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MINUTES
THE METHODIST CONPEEENCES,
PROIC
TpE FIRST, HELD IN LONDON,
THE UTE REV. JOHN WESLEY, A.M.,
IN THE YEAR 1744.
VOLUME XVIII.
LONDON:
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE OFFICE,
2, CASTLE-STREET, CITY-ROAD;
80U> AT to, PATKKNOBTKll-BOW.
1874.
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MINUTES
OF
THE METHODIST CONFERENCES.
No. CXXVII.
BURSLEM, July 26, I87O.
John Farkar, President
John H. James, D.D., Secretary.
Question I. Who are now admitted as Ministers into full
CONNEXION WITH THE CONFERENCE ?
Answer K In Great Britain^
(1.) Henry Lewis, who has travelled five years;
(2.) Ulric Herbert Allen, Thomas Austin, Joseph Bacon,
Edward Stocks Banham, George Boggis, Henry Bone, John
Boulter, John Holland Brown, John Burdon, Charles H. Burton,
Wesley Butters, William Calvert, John Clementi<, James Surman
Cooke, William Cumberland, Charles Dawe, George Denton,
Sidney John Palmer Dunman, Amos Dyson, John Pratt Elton,
Edward Salisbury Evans, Ishmael Evans, James Fletcher,
Walter Fuller, George Richard Graham, William Henry Groves,
B.A., George Hack, Joshua Haigh, William Kimber Hardy,
Thomas B. Harrowell, James Samuel Hill, Samuel Turner
House, Hugh Hughes, Ralph WiUiam George Hunter, Thomas
William Johnstone, John Judge, Thomas John Kent, John
Kirk (c), Daniel Marriott, John Martin (b), Robert Hawkey
Moreton, Edwin Mosscrop, George Oyston, B.A., Andrew
Palmer, George Parker, Matthew Chisam Pennington, Patrick
Pizey, James Ritchie, Thomas Rowson, William Jiussell, Wil-
liam Darlow Sarjeant, John Henry ShoU, John Smith (b), David
Solomon, Jacob Stephenson, B. A., William Risk Stewart, George
Sarjent Stoker, John Cuthbert Stuart, Charles Louis Sutcli&,
John Taylor, Robert Jones Thomas, Josiah Tollady, Alfred
Tucker, Joseph Watkinson, Henry Watts, Sampson Weaver,
Hugh Williams;—
2. In our Foreign Misaiojia^
William Burgess, Charles Buzza, Thomas J. Choate, Thomas
Lawson, William James Lewis, John Healey Scott ;
AUoy Ferdinando Bosio, Alberigo Bossi, Luigi Girone, Bar-
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tolommeo Gualtieri, Giuseppe Moreno, Donato Patucelli, Giacomo
Roland, Francesco Sciarelli, Giuseppe SpasiantCi Italian
Ministers ;
Also^ James N. Podd, Assistant-Missionary ;
Withf William Shaw Kama, James Lewana, John Lewana,
Samuel S. Niles, Charles Pamla, James Alfred Sp^Ar, Natioe
Missionaries ; —
3. In Ireland^ Henry Ball, Samuel Bates, Richard Stewart
Dobbs Campbell, Robert Crawford Johnson, Andrew M^Ilwaine,
Hugh Moore (b), James Morrow, John Nichol, William Charles
North, George Ryles Wedgwood ; —
Q. IL What Preachers remain on trial ?
A. 1. In Great Britain^
(1.) Henry Pritchard, Samuel Simpson (b), and Bartholomew
Varley, who have travelled four years ;
(2.) James Hothersall, transferred from the Foreign Missions,
who has travelled four years, and is continued on trial solely on
account of the state of his health ;
(3.) John Aldred, Joseph Bailey Alger, John Bell (b), Wil-
Ham Bell, John William Blackett, Edward Bowman, William
Brookes, Edward Burton, James George Cocks, Charles A.
Collingwood, John Crump, Robert Culley, William Henry Dale»
Thomas J. Despr^s, Benjamin Dodd, James Drummond, John
Evans (c), Alexander F. Fogwell, William Griffiths, Thomas
Hargreaves, Thomas H. Horrell, Joseph Howard (b), Hugh
Price Hughes, Edward Humphreys, William Jenner, John
Jones (f), Henry F. Eelvey, James Kilvington, Thomas
Thornton Lambert, Alfred Llewellyn, John Henry Loxley,
George Makin, Alfred Martyn, William H. Maude, William
Morgan (b), James Morrison, William H. Moseley, Thomas Nic-
holson, Stephen Parkes, James H. Pawlyn, George Quiggin, George
R. Rogers,George Sanderson, William Beamish Saul, M. A., George
England Sheers, B. A., Joseph Shrimpton,Georffe Smith (D),Rich-
ard Stevens, William Stevinson, B. A., Frederick B. Swifl, Charles
Symes, Alfred H. Vine, Henry Hayes Vowles, Cornelius Wood; —
2. In our Foreign Missions^
(1.) William C. Webb, who has travelled six years, and
(2.) William F. Edwards, who has travelled five years, are
continued on trial on account of the state of their health ;
(3.) Alexander F. Barley, Richard Brown (b), James Calvert
Fowler, Ben Shaw H. Impey, Arthur John Olde Lyle, Enoch
Norris Maidment, Thomas G. Selby ;
Also^ Albert H. Aguilar, Don Peter G. Ferdinando, Johann
Christian Eoenig, Johann G. Ziegler, Assistant-Missionaries; ^
With, Boyce Mama, Native Missionary ; —
3. In Ireland^ Hugh Thompson Roulston, James M^Master
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Sayers, Stewart Smith, John Beattie Wallace, M.A., Edward
Clarke West;—
These have travelled three years:
A. 1. In Great Briiainj William Barnes, Olinthus R. Bar-
nicott, Andrew Baxter, James Semmens Bellman, Daniel Ber-
nard, Robert Anthony Bilkey, Theodore Bishop, Samuel Thomas
Bosward, Alfred Brice, George Henry Brown, George Hawtrey
Cambum, George Charter, Henry Horace Clapham, George M.
College, Toft Walker Cook, John Huntingdon Corson, Robert Cor-
lett Cowell, Richard Crozier, William Rhode Davies, W. Theophi-
lus Davison, B. A., Frederick Clapham Dugdale, William Dunstan,
John Dymond, Alfred Elvidge, Josiah Evans, Thomas Feather-
Btonehaugh, Samuel Fogg, William Edward Gardner, John Gibson
(b), Thomas Griffith, Joseph Challoner Harrop, Marshall Hartley,
Thomas Galland Hartley, George Hepplewhite, Nelson C. Hesk,
John Hughes (c), Arthur Richard Humphreys, Thomas Jenkin,
Silas Jones, William Henry Kirkham, John Leal, John Leathley,
William Boswell Lowther, Thomas J. Macartney, John Martin
Mangles, William Martin, Josiah Mee, William Mellor, Joh&
Nancarrow, Robert Beatson Nightingale, Joseph Baker Norton,
Robert Odery, William Oldfield, Rice Owen, James Parker,
Robert Passmore, John Percy ,^ John Perrett, William Alien
Philips, Henry Pigott, Isaac PoUitt, Robert Renton, William
Robinson (b), J. Gilbert Rogers, Alfred Sargent, George Henry
Shafto, Thomas Shepherd, Henry Smallwood (b), Joseph Symes,
Edward Thompson, Charles Edwin Wansbrough, William
Waters, Alfred Wells, James Whitehead, Benjamin Gregory
Wilkinson, William S. Winter, ^ohn Peters Yates, David
Young; —
[N.B. Joseph Smoult Smalley is transferred to the Australasian
Conference;]
2. In our Foreign Afissions^ James C. Brewer, Philip Callier,
Ebenezer Cole, John Curtis, Thomas R. Picot, Joseph S. Prior,
Joseph Rhodes (b), John Rodwell, John Shipstone, Joseph F.
Soutnorn, Elijah H. Sumner, Robert Tebb ;
~At80, John A. Campbell, Georg Heinrich Funck, John C.
Johnson, Joseph S. Eelshall, Samuel L. Lindoe, William Oates,
John A. £. Smith, Assistant-Missionaries ;
Withf John Henry Abeyasekara, Clement Johns, M. Kalyana
Raman, Johannes Mahongo, Native MissUmaries ; —
3. In Ireland^ James Coote, Edward de Courcy, Alexander
English, John Hill Martin, John Oliver Park, John OlifTe
Price, Thomas Wiley ; —
These have travelled two years :
A. L In Great Britain^ Samuel Adcock, Robert E. Barn-
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brough, Thomas Barr, James Bolton, John Reeves Brown,
Joseph Cade, Joseph Henry Cadman, William R. Carlyon,
Henry W. Catton, James D. . Clark, James Clegg, Thomas
Cross, John Francis Davies, Thomas Dodd, William Greenwood,
William James Heaton, William JefTeries, John Jones (g),
John Powell Lowe, Thomas Hardwick Mawson, John Mead,
William Middleton, James Monaban, Richard Waddy Moss,
Thomas Orton, John T. Patey, Moses Roberts, Joseph Robinson,
William J. Rogers, Edward S. Shelton, Henry Smith, William
W. Spencer, William A. Templar, Henry Epworth Thompson,
Michael Thompson, Joha Turner, John W. WoodliiTe;—
2. In our Foreign Missions^ John Crawshaw (b), Edward D.
Dannatt, John R. Dickson, John C. W. Gostick, Edwin James
Guest, B.A«, Frederick Halligay, William Parker, Henry James
Quilter, James B. Sharp, Alfred J. Silcox, Thomas P. Spencer,
William Wynne ;
Also, John Henry Bridgwater, Giuseppe Carile, John William
Stranack, Henry Blackey Warner, Jonathan Webb, Aariatant-
Missionaries ;
With, Hendrich Fernando, Samuel Thomas King, Henry
Marthenez, William Murugasu, Native Missionaries ; —
3. In Ireland, William Crawford, M.A., Richard Duke, John
Hadden, Samuel Hutchinson, Robert Samuel Lee, Lindsay
Parker; —
These have travelled on£ year :
Q. III. What Preachers are now bec£IV£d cm trial ?
1. In Great Britain, George G. Findlay, B.A., John
Einnings, Robert Lewis (b), Frederick M. Lowry, Thomas
Roberts (b) ; —
2. In our Foreign Missions, Charles Angwyn, Joseph Bishop,
Henry Maxwell Cameron, Thomas Rae ;
With, Giovanni Annigoni, Karl Christoph Beutenmiiller,
Samuel Thomas Brown, George Arthur Rose, Christian Reiz, John
Richard Finley Tull, Gaetano Zocco, Assistant-Missionaries ;
Also, David Fonseka, James Marrimuttoo, Daniel Poor Niles,
Philip Raymond Willenberg, Native Missionaries ; —
3. In Ireland, Richard Cole, Samuel HoUingsworth, Albert
Edward Einmouth, John Magill, James Megarry, B.A., Walter
Henry Price, Benjamin Ralph, B.A., Samuel Alexander
Robertson, Nicholas John Warren.
Q. IV. What Ministers have died since the last Conference ?
A. 1. In Great Britain, the thirty-one following : —
(1.) Isaac Eeelikg ; who was bom at Newcastle-under-
February 12th, 1789, and died at Ripon, August 11th,
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18699 after a career of eighty years, marked by a unity, con-
sistency, and completeness rarely exhibited. He was from child-
hood grounded in the doctrines of Christianity, and blessed with
the influences of the Holy Spirit. As he approached manhood, he
was for a season led astray by a sceptical bias; but from that
danger he was graciously saved, and in his eighteenth year he
entered into the peace of acceptance with God through Christ.
From that time his religious and his intellectual advancement
kept pace : delivered from all doubt, whether of mind or heart, he
read much and studied deeply ; cultivated sedulously good natural
endowments, and intermeddled with a great variety of knowledge.
A Divine vocation directed him very soon to theology ; and he
made the best use of the means at his disposal to acquaint himself
with the Scriptures, and with the Methodist system of doctrine.
Hence, when at the Conference of 1811 he was received as a pro-
bationer for the ministry, his Biblical and Theological prepara-
tions were more than ordinarily full, and he gave rich promise of
early ripeness and excellence. He rose rapidly to the maturity of
his powers as a minister of the Gospel, and few of his contem-
poraries were privileged to continue so long, and with such
unabated strength, in the exercise of the sacred function. As a
preacher, Mr. Keeling had a sharply-defincd individuality. In
essentials one with his brethren, in many of his characteristics he
stood apart and alone. A keen observer and critic of the preaching
pf his day, he formed and adhered to his own ideal: he imitated
no man, and in his own sphere could by none be imitated. He
held firmly through life to the fundamental truths of the Gospel ;
but these he made the centre of a widely-expanded circumference,
embracing more or less all the ample material furnished by human
life and the human heart, and the Book of God that interprets
both. It was his aim to make the Bible, as a whole and in every
Eart, the subject of pulpit-instruction. He delighted to lead his
earers through the less A'equented paths of Scripture, and to
expound to them its narratives, biographies, and personal examples
of evil and of good. As the minister of God to the conscience, he
took great pains in the unfolding of character, in the detection
and appreciation of motive, and in the application of the Divine
standard of morals to men^s private, social, and public life. In
his anxiety to guard against a one-sided exhibition of the grace of
the Gospel, he might have seemed in some discourses to preach at
too great a distance from the Cross ; and to take for granted some-
times fundamental principles that need constant enforcement. But
those who waited on his habitual teaching knew him to be a faith-
ful minister of the Reconciliation ; and that, though the sun was
not always visible in the sphere of his ministrations, there was
nothing in them hid from the heat thereof His style of discourse
was dignified ; his diction chaste and select, even to severity ; and
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the construction of his sermons symmetrical and clear. His deli-
very was passionless, and there was nothing in it that could be
called gesture : during the greater part of his ministry he owed
absolutely nothing of his effectiveness to physical effort ; yet the
effect he produced, through God's blessing, was great: many
might be repelled by the monotonous and unsensational character
of his elocution, but many more were riveted by the serene gravity
and grace of his utterance. As a public man, Mr. Keeling early
won, and always held, the confidence of hb brethren. His clear
I'udgment, practical sagacity, large views of men and things, and
oyal heart, served the Connexion in many offices of trust ; and
in none more eminently than in the Presidential chair. After
more than half a century of active service, he spent the last six
J ears of his life in retirement.' The religion that had sustained
im through a long and honourable ministry did not fail him in
his decline : it was most lovely and most effectual at the close.
God blessed him with the use of his unclouded faculties to the
end. In his own house he gave instruction and diffused peace
from day to day, — full of thankfbl memories of God's dealing
with himself and with His people, cherishing a warm interest m
the affairs of the present life, but keeping his eye always fixed on
the life to come. He did not abound in outward demonstrations
of his faith and hope; but it was evident to those around him
that his heart burned within him as he drew near to the grave.
Among the last cares of his life, was the preparation of a volume
of sermons, which he leaves as some memento of his ministry.
He died as he lived, in the ^^ quietness and confidence ^' of faith
in Jesus.
(2.) Charles Locking ; who was bom at Hull, August 8th,
1840. His parents, who feared God above many, instilled into
his mind truths which were made the power of God to his
salvation. In passing through his scholastic training the fervour
of his youthful piety was somewhat endangered, but he was
preserved from sin. From a conviction of duty he became a can-
didate for our ministry, and in 1860 was sent to Didsbury. His
piety, kindness, and manliness endeared him to his fellow-students,
and he was highly esteemed by his Tutors. He laboured in the
various Circuits to which he was appointed, diligently, faithfully,
and successfully. He read carefully, and was painstaking in his
preparation for the pulpit. His sermons were ^^ not in word only,
but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance.^*
Whilst pleased with the prospect of labour in the Circuit to
which by the last Conference ne was appointed, and cherishing
desires of increasing usefulness, he was attacked by a disease
which removed him in a few days from a world of trial to one of
everlasting enjoyment. He died August 2l8t, 1869) in the
thirtieth year of his age, and the seventh of his ministry.
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(3.) Bekjamin Field; who was born at Sevenoaks, in the
vear 1823. By the influence of Divine grace, and through the
instruction, example, and prayers of pious parents, he was
restrained in early life from open sin ; and when twelve years
of age, under the ministry of the late Rev. Thomas Collins,
he was converted to God, and from that time maintained and
adorned a Christian profession. In his seventeenth year he began
to preach, and did so with an intelligence, power, and success
which convinced those who heard him that he was called to the
full work of the Christian ministry. He was accepted by the
Conference, and after spending the usual term at the Theological
Institution, he received, in 1846, an appointment to India ;
where, as well as subsequently in various important Circuits at
home, he laboured with great acceptance and success. In 1866,
his health, which had long been delicate, so far failed as to compel
him to become a Supernumerary. His piety was deep, earnest,
and progressive. By the careful cultivation of mental faculties
originally good, and by a diligent and devout study of the Holy
Scriptures, he became an able and effective minister of Christ.
To efficiency in the pulpit he added the assiduous and wise dis-
charge of pastoral duty. He evinced a special sympathy with
the young, and attracted to himself the esteem and afiection of all
the people of his charge. In the hope of prolonging his life, he
went to Australia, where, notwithstanding sore affliction and pain-
ful bereavement, he continued to labour^ often beyond his strength,
in preaching that Gospel which he loved, and in whose precious
truths he himself found his chief solace and support. Many of
his later days were spent in the compilation of a *^ Handbook of
Christian Theology,^ a work which evinces both literary taste and
ability, and a considerable extent of theological knowledge. One
of his last letters contains these words : ** All my sympathies,
affections, and desires are with things spiritual and Divine ; and
I trust that through Him who * liveth, and was dead,^ and is
* alive for evermore,^ I shall find an entrance through the gates
into the city.^ He died at Melbourne, Australia, September 1st,
1869, in the forty-seventh year of his age, and the twenty-fifth of
his ministry.
(4.) John Lloyd ; who was bom at Llanidloes, in the year
1802. Through the instructions and prayers of a pious mother
he was led early to seek the Lord. When about seventeen years
of age, he spent a whole night in prayer, and at the dawn of day
obtained the forgiveness of sins, a clear sense of which he retained
to the end of his life. Two years after his conversion he began
to preach the Gospel, and in the year 1826 was called to the work
of the ministry. He continued to discharge the duties of his
office, as a Welsh Minister, for thirty-six years. He possessed a
meek and quiet spirit, ardent love to God, and an earnest desire
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to be useful. His evangelical and practical preaching was owned
of God both in the conversion of sinners and the edification of
believers ; and his holy living adorned the Gospel of God our
Saviour. As a pastor he was affectionate and faithful, and much
esteemed in all the Circuits in which he travelled. In his later
years, being compelled, in consequence of his growing infirmities,
to retire from the regular work, he resided as a Supernumerary in
Liverpool, continuing, however, to afford, as strength permitted,
valuable service to the Redeemer's cause. During the evening of
life he enjoyed constant communion with God, and in his last
illness his mind was kept in perfect peace. A little before his
departure he said, —
** Happy the souls to Jesus join *d,
And saved by ^race alone :
Walking in all His ways, tliey find
Their heaven on earlh begun."
His last audible words were, ** Happy, happy Sabbath ; '" evidently
referring to the following Sabbath-day, of which he had been
speaking, and which he hoped to *' spend in heaven.^ He died
September 2nd, 18699 i° the sixty-eighth year of his age, and the
forty-fourth of his ministry.
(5.) Joseph Raynar ; who was bom at Dewsbury, November
2nd, 1792. His parents were members of the Methodist Society,
and a class met in their house. He was frequently and powerfully
wrought upon by the Holy Spirit, and sometimes strongly drawn
towards religious decision, but it was not until he was nearly
twenty years of age that be became the subject of a Scriptural
conversion. He entered the ministry at the age of twenty-two,
and continued in the full work forty-five years. As a preacher he
was instructive, earnest, awakening, and edifying ; seldom leaving
much in his text either unexplained or unapplied. In his atten-
tions to the sick and the dying he was assiduous ; and his visits
were often singularly serviceable. He was scarcely less solicitous
about those who, through neglect of the means of grace, were
becoming careless. As a Superintendent he looked well after
everything, small as well as great ; and, being an observer of rule
and a thoughtful administrator, the Societies he had in charge
were generally peaceful and prosperous. His disapproval of all
wrong-doing, especially when attempted under a specious cover,
was such as to make him sometimes a stern reprover, but, even at
such times, the tenderness of his nature would appear. Generous
in his sympathies, he often looked upon the ^^ things of others ^^
to the disregard of his own. In respect of uprightness, he may
be said to have been a ^^ perfect man.''^ Of unsullied reputation,
catholic sentiments, and most courteous demeanour, he did honour
to the ministry in the eyes of others as well as those of his own
communion. The estimation in which he was held by his brethren
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was shown by his having been chosen, several times, to be Chair-
man of a District. During the last ten years of his life he was a
Supernumerary ; but, until within a few months of his death, he
did not cease preaching, visiting the sick, meeting classes, and, in
any way he could, helping his brethren. His last illness was not
long ; so that it may be said of him that he ** ceased at once to
work and live.^ He spoke of the preciousness of his Saviour so
long as he was able to speak at all, and died in peace, September
3rd, 1869, in the seventy-seventh year of his age.
(6.) William Bird; who was born at Stourport, April 11th,
I78I. Though not favoured with pious parents, he was in early
life a subject of deep religious impressions, and at the age of
eighteen was brought to a saving knowledge of the truth under
the ministry of the late Rev. Jonathan Edmondson. To the
end of his life he referred to his conversion in terms of profound
gratitude to God, and of loving veneration for the saintly man by
whose instrumentality it had been effected. At the Conference
of 1806, he was appointed to the Hinckley Circuit, and for fort^-
five years he exercised a diligent, acceptable, and successful
ministry. Possessing an acute and vigorous intellect, he was able
to master with comparative ease subjects of no ordinary difficulty,
and to explain with clearness and force what he himself appre-
hended. A careful and devout student of the Word of God, and
of standard books on theology, his mind was richly furnished with
sacred knowledge ; and he was " a workman who needed not to
be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.^ His manner in
the pulpit was calm, dignified, and impressive. His sermons were
masterly and forcible expositions of evangelical truth : prepared
with the utmost care, they were replete with original and pungent
passages which produced a deep impression upon those who
listened to them. Endowed with remarkable conversational
powers, he was an instructive and agreeable companion. He
possessed a comprehensive knowledge of the doctrines and dis-
cipline of Methodism, as well as an unfaltering attachment to
them. As a Superintendent, he blended watchfulness over the
interests of his Circuits with tenderness and solicitude for the
sorrowful and afflicted, and with the utmost frankness and cheer-
fulness in his intercourse with the people of his charge. As the
Chairman of a District, he administered the rules of the Con-
nexion in a time of great agitation and difficulty with striking
ability and faithfulness. In 1851 he became a Supernumerary,
but continued to preach with great acceptance until partial blind-
ness and other infirmities confined him to his home. A sentence
from the last entry in his diary indicates his growing preparation
for the change which awaited him, ^^ I see Jesus as the * altogether
lovely.^ He is all charms. His love is the key to all excellency,
but has no key to itself.
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' To me, with Tby dear Name are given
Pardon, and boliueui, and keaveii.* '*
During the illness which terminated his life, he possessed a calm
and joyous confidence in the Atonement. A short time before his
departure he said, *^ Jesus, Jesus, gracious Saviour ; my Saviour,
my Jesus.'^'* As If impatient for his glorious change, his last words
were, ** Come, Lord Jesus ; ^ and having faithfully " served his
generation by the will of God,^^ without a sigh he *^ fell on sleep,*"
September 7th, 1869, in the eighty-ninth year of his age, and the
sixty -fourth of his ministry.
(7*) Adam Fletcher; who was born at Slaidburn, in the
Clitheroe Circuit, July 20th, 1801. Early in life he displayed
signs of a serious and devout spirit, and from his youth was
eminently orderly and moral. As a man, he was intelligent,
upright, firm, and faithful. In the year 1822 he became a member
of the Wesleyan-Methodist Society, gave his heart to God, and
found peace through faith in Christ. He was accepted as a can-
didate for the ministry in 1825, and from that time devoted
himself fully to the '* work of an evangelist,^ and, by diligent study
of the Scriptures, became ^' a scribe instructed unto Hhe kingdom
of heaven. His preaching was methodical, clear, earnest, and
practical. As a pastor he was tender and judicious : his visits
among the people of his charge were frequent and highly valued,
lie greatly admired, and was strongly attached to, the discipline
of our Connexion, and maintained it with firmness an4 fidelity.
For many years be had the oversight of important Circuits, and
was several times chosen Chairman of a District, the duties of
which office he discharged so as to secure general esteem and con-
fidence. Having laboured for forty years usefully and acceptably,
he^retired from regular and active service. In his more limited
sphere as a Supernumerary, he rendered valuable help to the cause
of Christ, by preaching, visiting the sick, and leading a class. For
some months previous to his death he endured great bodily weak-
ness and languor, but no immediate danger was apprehended, and
years of honourable old age seemed to be before him ; but He
'^in whose hands our breath is'*' had otherwise determined.
During his last illness, which was brief, he felt deeply his utter
unworthiness before God; but resting firmly on the Atonement,
testified that Christ was *^ present and precious as his Saviour."*^
His " heart and flesh failed,*" but he '* rejoiced in hope of the
glory of God,^ and on September 7th, 1869, departed this life, to
be " for ever with the Lord.**
(8.) JoKN Relph; who was born at Whitehaven, October
17th, 1816. At twelve years of age he was convinced of sin, and
some weeks after found peace with God at a cottage prayer-
meeting. He entered upon the work of the ministry in 1838. To
an ordinary and logical mind he united soundness of judgment and
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solidity of character. His preaching was expository, painstaking,
and practical. As a Superintendent, he was methodical and
discreet. For many years he was called to suffer severe domestic
affliction, and at length his own health sank under a painful
malady. At the first intimation of his dangerous condition he
clung to life, and found it hard to say, ** Thy will be done ! "^ He
had very lowly views of himself and his labours, and passed in
consequence through much severe temptation ; but the issue was
a surer trust in Christ. As he drew near his end, when not
racked with pain, he asked those who were with him to help him
to praise the Lord. On his last Sabbath he said, *^ Now I have
nothing to do but to wait ; I am ready for my Master."" He died
on September 14th, 1869, in the fifty-third year of his age, and
the thirty-second of his ministry.
(9.) William Smith ; who was bom at Sheffield, in the year
1793. Having been carefully trained by a pious mother, and led
to seek the Lord bv the ministry of the Word, he was enabled,
after some weeks of distress, when about fourteen years of age, to
rejoice in the assurance of God'^s pardoning love. The distin-
guished ministers stationed at that time in the Sheffield Circuit,
Eerceiving him to be possessed of more than ordinary gifts, took
im by the hand and encouraged him to exercise and improve
them. He entered the ministry at the Conference of 1812, and
continued to discharge its duties successfully and without inter-
ruption till the year 1856, when he retired from the full work,
having occupied many of our most important Stations with marked
fidelity and acceptance. As a preacher, he was richly evangelical,
and was distinsuished by the powerful and authoritative declara-
tion of tlie *^ wnole counsel of God ; "^ whilst the unction attending
the devotional services which he conducted was often very great.
His ministry was largely owned of God in the awakening and
conversion of sinners. As a pastor he administered our discipline
with wisdom, love, and firmness ; and was diligent in domiciliary
visitation, paying special attention to the sick and the poor.
Eminently catholic and liberal in his spirit, he retained an
unabated attachment to the Church of his early choice, and, in
times of trial, fearlessly confronted opposition. When no longer
equal to the full discharge of the duties of the ministry, he con-
tinued, so far as his strength would permit, diligently to preach
and regularly to visit, seeking to save sinners, as well as to build
up the Church of God. During the last few months of his life,
he suffered great prostration and a general failure of his powers ;
yet he maintained his calm trust in God, spoke much of the pre-
ciousness of Christ, and contemplated his great change in '^ the
full assurance of hope.^ He entered into rest, September 14th,
1869.
(10.; William Daviks (a) ; who was bom at Llanfyllin,
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Montgomeryshire, in l?^?* He was one of the earliest fruits of
our Welsh Mission in the Principality. When about eighteen
years of age he was convinced of sin, converted to God, and led
to union with His people. In 1809 he entered upon the work of the
ministry, and for a period of forty-five years pursued a course of
earnest and uninterrupted service. He applied himself reverently
to the study of the Holy Scriptures, and carefully read the writ-
ings of the best divines. His preaching, both in Welsh and
English, was plain and practical. It was ever his aim to bring
sinners to the Cross, and his sound views of evangelical truth
rendered his ministry acceptable and edifying to believers. His
success in several Circuits was marked. In pastoral duties he
was diligent, and in the administration of discipline at once firm
and kind. The last fifteen years of his life were spent in the
neighbourhood of Brecon, where his blameless and godly example
will be long remembered. Though in comparative retirement, he
delighted to preach, and perform other pastoral duties, to the close
of life. On the Sabbath previous to his death, his labours were
attended with great power and unction. The final summons was
sudden, but it found him ready. As a shock of com fully ripe,
he was gathered into the heavenly gamer, October 15th, 1869,
in the eighty-third year of his age, and the sixty-first of his
ministry.
(11.) EvRRARD ViGis; who was bom in the year 1805, at
Ware, in the county of Hertford. His parents were pious, and
by the Divine blessing on their instructions he was converted to
God when twelve years old. He began to preach in his youth,
and having offered himself as a Missionary, he was sent to the
West Indies, where he laboured ten years with zeal and success.
Returning to England, for thirty years his pulpit services, in
various Circuits, were unusually acceptable. Mr. Vigis had a
mind of considerable native vigour. He was unassuming, good-
natured, and studious, and was diligent in composing sermons.
His style was racy, and his preaching energetic, interesting, and
instructive. The closing years of his life were clouded by heavy
affliction. On October 18th, 1869, he entered into the joy of his
Lord, in the sixty-fourth year of his age, and the forty-third of
his ministry.
(12«) William Shearman ; who was bom at Market-Rasen,
July 26th, 1814. He was blessed with pious parents, who
endeavoured to bring him up ^^ in the nurture and admonition of
the Lord.*" In the sixteenth year of his age, under the ministry
of the late Rev. Robert Bryant, he was truly converted to God.
From that time he became a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist
Society, and took an active part in the labours of the Sunday-
school, and in conducting prayer-meetings. His supreme desire
^j» to do good and bring others to Christ. It soon became
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evident that he was designed by the Head of the Church for a
wider sphere of usefulness, and he was accepted as a candidate for
the ministry. After enjoying the benefits of a residence at the
Theological Institution, he was appointed to the Ramsay Circuit
in 1839 ; and to the close of his life he laboured with great
fidelity and earnestness in the yarious Circuits in which he was
stationed. His ministry was marked by unction and power. His
pastoral diligence was most exemplary, and as a Superintendent
ne was distinguished by wisdom and prudence. But, above all,
he was a man of God, his whole life being pervaded by a spirit of
deep and fervent piety. In 1869 he was appointed to the Superin-
tendency of the North-Shields Circuit, where his work was cut
short by a sudden and unexpected death. On Sunday, October
31st, he preached twice, with his usual energy; on Monday
evening he attended a Missionary meeting ; and on Wednesday
morning ^^ he was not, for God took him.'*' He died at North-
Shields, November 3rd, 1869, in the fifty-sixth yearof his age, and
the thirty-second of his ministry.
(13.) Henry Daniels; who was bom at Ecclesfield, near
SheflSeld, in the year 1802. Early in life, through the instru-
mentality of the late Rev. Theophilus Lessey, he became a subject
of the converting grace of God. After having been engaged for
a time in difierent departments of Christian work in the town in
which he resided, he was recommended as a candidate for the
ministry, and in the year 1828 received his first appointment to a
Circuit. With unwavering confidence in God he persevered in
the great work to which he was called. As a minister, he
preached the Word plainly and forcefully ; and it was his happi-
ness to take part in several extensive revivals of religion in Circuits
in which he travelled. As a Superintendent, his administration
was judicious, his judgment sound, and his integrity unswerving.
Though naturally retiring and diflfidcnt, he knew how to administer
reproof when necessary, ** speaking the truth in love.^ An entire
freedom from selfishness, and a deep humility of spirit, were pro-
minent features of his character. A true friend, a faithAil pastor,
an afiectionate husband and father, a cheerful Christian, he was
^^ an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity,
in spirit, in faith, in purity.^ After thirty-seven years of toil,
spent almost entirely in the counties of Devon and Cornwall, his
health, which had been failing for some time, completely broke
down, and he was compelled to retire from active service. In
'* feebleness extreme,^ his mind was kept in peace. Trusting in
the Lord Jesus, he waited for His coming ; and, on November
Bthy 1869, in the sixty-eighth year of his age, and the forty-
second of his ministry, he entered into rest.
(14.) Charles Burkell Ritchie; who was born in Mussel-
burg, Scotland. In early life he was powerfully impressed by the
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preaching of the late Rev. John P. Haswell, and soon experienced
the forgiveness of sins. He began at once the work to which he
was afterwards set apart, endeayouring by his example, prayers,
and exhortations to win souls to Christ. He commenced his
ministry in the Zetland Isles, and many were added to the Church
during his residence there. For nearly thirty years he continued
his labour of love, preaching the Word with great fidelity and
affection, and performing diligently the duties of a pastor. To
the sick and the young he was particularly attentive. He was a
man of frank and genial disposition, and of cheerful piety. In
his successive Circuits he made many friends, who deeply lament
his loss. His death was somewhat sudden, and unexpected by
any except himself. His illness lasted a week, but he was not
thought to be in danger. Yet he seemed to have a premonition of
his end, and said, *^ I am a dying man.**^ He called his friends
together the day before his departure, entreating them to live for
God, and then commended them in prayer to the Divine protec-
tion. As to himself he observed, " I am happy ; " " All is well.*"
The next day he fell into slumber from which he never fully
awoke ; sleep deepened into death. He passed peacefully away
on January 15th, I87O, in the fifty-sixth year of his age, and the
thirtieth of his ministry.
(15) Henry Davics; who was bom at Barnstaple, October
23rd, 1799. He found peace with God in a class-meeting at
Chester, when he was about sixteen years of age ; and, in after
years, referring to this event, he said, '* I well remember coming
out of the class-room, the night being beautifully clear, and
calling on the moon and stars, and all the host of heaven, to join
me in praising God for His great mercy toward me."*^ Possessed
of a stronff and vigorous mind, he gave himself to reading, and
eagerly seized every opportunity of adding to hii stores of useftil
knowledge. He soon began to call sinners to repentance ; and,
at the Conference of 1821, was appointed to the West Indies,
where he laboured with success till his health broke down, and he
was compelled to return to England. In 1825, he was appointed
to a home Circuit, and for many years occupied some of our most
important Stations with great ability .and success. He was an
honoured instrument in promoting some extensive revivals of
religion in the neighbourhoods in which he laboured. His sermons
were clear and rich expositions of Divine truth : he was a *^ scribe
instructed unto the kingdom of heaven,^ and brought out of his
treasure ^Uhings new and old."*^ His thoughts were never
commonplace, and his sermons were delivered with energy. He
was a wise counsellor and a judicious Superintendent, ever mani-
festing a deep solicitude for God*s glory, and for the welfare and
UBQin'ess of the Circuits committed to his charge. In 1855, his
again failing, he became a Supernumerary, and for four
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J ears after was partially laid aside. With somewhat recoYered
ealth in 1859 he afresti took charge of a Circuit, and faithfully
spent his remaining strength in his Master^s cause ; but age and
feebleness compelled him in 1865 again to become a Supernu-
merary, and his public work was done. In the closing years of
his life he was compassed about with bodily infirmities, but to the
last manifested a deep interest in the prosperity of the work of
God. During his last affliction he was for the most part uncon-
scious, but in the brief intervals of reason he gave expression to
his unshaken trust in God his Saviour. ** God/^ he said, *' is
doing all things well ; blessed be His name ! ^ He died at Cam-
bridge, on January 19th, 1870, in the seventy-first year of his
age, and the forty-ninth of his ministry.
(16.) John Hannah; who was bom at Whitehaven, Sep-
tember 6th, 1806. In early life he gave his heart to God, joined
the Methodist Society, and was placed upon the Circuit-plan as a
Local -preacher. He was admitted into the Itinerant work in the
year 1829* and for upwards of forty years laboured with general
acceptance and usefulness. He was a clear and sound expositor of
the Word of God. His preaching was characterized by clearness,
logical forces and earnestness, and bore marks of considerable
thoughtfulness and deep acquaintance with Scripture. His mind
was of more than average strength, and his habits were studious.
He made himself familiar with the best theological authors, and '
showed a keen appreciation of their excellencies. In conversation
he was intelligent and highly suggestive, and to his young col-
leagues was a valuable guide in the selection of books and the
choice of subjects for pulpit-ministration. His correct taste led
him to reject whatever was meretricious and superficial. His
ministry was always appreciated by the more thoughtful of his
hearers. After his return from the Conference of 1869 he was
taken with a severe illness, which, after causing him months of
great bodily pain, borne with Christian resignation, terminated
fatally on February Sth, 1870. He peacefully " fell asleep,'' in
the sixty-fourth year of his age.
(17-) John C. Harrison ; who was bom at Eirby-Malzeard,
in the Ripon Circuit, May 7th^ 1841. In the fourteenth year of
his age, being brought to a full conviction of his guilt and danger
as a sinner, he sought the Lord in earnest prater, and found
redemption through the blood of Jesus, " the forgiveness of sins."'
In little more than a year afterwards, constrained by the love of
Christ, and yearning pity for precious souls, he began to call
sinners to repentance. In 1860 he was sent to the Institution at
Didsbury, where he remained for two years. His brief ministerial
career was closed in the Middlesborough Circuit, to which he was
appointed in 1867- He laboured with acceptance and success
until within three days of his death. For some time before his
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remoYal there was a marked improvement both in his piety and
preaching. At the last weekly meeting of the ministers of the
Circuit which he attended, his conversation and prayer were
characterized by great spirituality and power. His last sermon
was preached from the words, *^ I will never leave thee nor forsake
thee.^^ On the following Thursday he ^^ ceased at once to work
and live.**^ The last words he was heard to utter were, ^* I see
Jesus.'^ He died February 10th, I87O, in the twenty-ninth year
of his age, and the eighth of his ministry.
(18.) Thomas Moffat Fitzgerald ; who was born at Mussel-
burg, in Scotland, in the year 1811. He early became a subject
of religious impressions ; but it was not till his eighteenth year
that he experienced that change of heart which gave a new direc-
tion to his whole subsequent life. The reality of his conversion
was evinced by holy activity and usefulness in the cause of God.
When urged to offer himself for the ministry, so overwhelming
were his convictions of the importance of the office that he shrank
from it ; but his preservation from death by drowning, some time
afterwards, was regarded by him as a fresh summons to devote
himself to it In the year 1834 he was accepted as a ciindidate,
and for thirty-five years laboured in various Circuits with great
acceptance and usefulness. His sermons were carefully prepared ;
their subjects were varied : they were ever instructive, and some-
times signally arousing. He delivered them with great earnest-
ness, and in evident dependence on the Spirit of God. His
whole manner in the pulpit was that of one who felt the deep
importance of the work in which he was engaged ; and in several
of nis earlier Circuits he was specially owned of God in the con-
version of the young. He was faithful in administering the dis-
cipline of the Body. He was a true friend, and those who knew
him intimately highly esteemed him. In February, 1869, his
health began perceptibly to fail. In October he became much
worse ; and at Christmas he felt himself obliged to decline his
wonted labour. But his heart was still in it Nearly five weeks
of extreme suffering and weakness brought his life to a close.
Throughout his affliction his mind was kept in peace. On the
evening before his death he assured those who attended on him
that he was on '< the Rock Christ Jesus;'' that '^he felt the
Saviour precious ; ^ and that **the Gospel which he had so many
years preached to others then sustained him/' He then fell into a
peaceful slumber, to awake no more upon earth, February 13th, I87O.
(19.) William S. F. Moss ; who was born in London,
January 12th, 1817. He had not the advantage of godly
parentage, but was early a subject of the strivings of the Holy
Spirit. At fifteen years of age he resolved to seek the Lord in
""^^-'■^ and joined the Methodist Society, a step which brought
m persecution from his family, especially his father, who
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turned him from his roof penniless and without a change of cloth-
ing. About this time, in a prayer-meeting, held after a sermon
by the late Rey. Thomas Galland, he obtained ** the pearl of
great price." In his journal he says : ** The witness of the Spirit
was immediate and direct, and in the language of humble
confidence I could say, * My beloved is mine, and I am His.^^
Removing to West Brorawich, he began to preach, and was not
long afterwards recommended to the Conference as a candidate
for the ministry. He was sent to Western Africa, and subse-
quently to Jamaica, where for several years he laboured success-
fully. Returning home, he was appointed in succession to several
important Circuits, to their great spiritual advantage; and for
some years honourably sustained the office of Chairman of a
District. As a Christian, he was earnest and sincere ; as a col-
league and ft'iend, faithful and kind ; as a preacher, remarkable
for the simplicity and directness of his appeals to the conscience,
and for the expository character of his discourses^ His desire to
benefit the souls of his hearers was always evident. At length,
the strong man, who had survived the dangers of tropical climes,
sank under the insidious attacks of disease, and, in the latter part
of last year, was totally laid aside from active work. But he was
prepared to meet the 'Mast enemy.^'' During months of weariness
and suffering, he maintained his character as a faithful and
obedient servant of God, possessing his soul in patience, and
continually testifying to the power of Divine grace. Some of his
last words were^ '* Salvation, happiness, eternal joy.*" Just before
his departure he said, though indistinctly, ** Port gained.**^ Thus
ministering to the comfort of his loved ones with his latest breath,
he passed away to the eternal rest, on February 16th, I87O, in
the fifty-fourth year of his age, and the thirty-second of his
ministry.
(20.) John Collier ; who was bom at Little Houghton, in
the Northampton Circuit, in the year 1803. Through the tender
care of a pious mother he became in early life a regular attendant
at the Wesleyan-Methodist chapel, where the Word of God
came with power to his heart. He joined the Society in 1821,
and soon found ^* peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.^^
From this time he felt an intense desire for the salvation of souls^
He was received by the Conference, in the year .1829, as a candi-
date for the ministry, and appointed to the firixham Circuit. For
thirty-five years he toiled in some of our most laborious Circuits
with unwearied seal, and was instrumental in saving many souls.
As a preacher, he was evangelical^ earnest, and impressive. He
loved the doctrines and discipline of Methodism^ and was ever
faithful in the discharge of the duties of his office. He had an
amiable disposition and a loving heart. In his last affliction he
suffered great prostration ; but sustaining and comforting grace
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was afibrded to him, and his last expressions were, ^* I am going
to heaven ;'' " All is well ; " ** My trust is in Christ." In this
peaceful state he fell asleep in Jesus on February 27th, I87O, in
the sixty-seventh year of his age, and the forty-first of his
ministry.
(21.) Petek M*Owan; who was born at Crieff, in the year
1795, and died at Bristol, February, I87O. In early life he was
a subject of Divine influence, but resisted the drawings of the
Holy Spirit until the eighteenth year of his age. By the instru-
mentality of his brother he was brought to a knowledge of the
truth *^as it is in Jesus."*" After a severe mental conflict he
realized a sense of God's pardoning love, and his heart was filled
with peace through believing. He subsequently became entangled
in the mazes of Calvinistic doctrine, from which he was delivered
by a careful perusal of the Rev. John Fletcher's works. Heartily
embracing the distinctive tenets of Methodism, and entering into
communion with his fellow-believers, he was soon called upon to
preach the Gospel. At first the elevated views he had formed of
the ministerial ctfiice, and his profound modesty, prevented him
from complying with this call. But the remembrance of his
solemn covenant-engagements with God, and a consuming com-
passion for souls, led him, on the repetition of the call, to accept
it, though with " fear and trembling." His labours were attended
with the Divine blessing, and in 181 7 he entered the Christian
ministry. In his youth, the zeal and ardour of his soul led him
to task his powers of body and mind until his health was imperilled.
In after days he somewhat abated the vehemence of his ministra-
tions, but his heart never lost its pristine glow, and his zeal for
the promotion of the Redeemer's kingdom was never allowed to
grow less. His importunity in prayer for the manifestation of
God's glory in the salvation of souls has rarely been excelled ;
and God graciously gave him the desire of his heart. His dis-
courses were most carefully prepared, and the delivery of them
was vigorous. He was of a reverent and Godfearing spirit, and of
pre-eminently holy life ; diligent in the discharge of his pastoral
duties, and faithful to all the trusts committed to him as a
Methodist preacher. His attachment to Methodism was intense,
and many of his last hours on earth were spent in intercession on
its behalf. His love for his brethren in tne ministry was note-
worthy. Our Foreign Missions were regarded by him with an
interest commensurate with his whole-hearted devotion to the
kingdom of Christ. He also employed his pen in the defence of
the truth, and delighted to enshrine the memory of '* the just " in
appropriate records. A man of cautious temperament, he deferred
to the judgment of his brethren in dubious affairs ; but where his
convictions were concerned, he was inflexible in the maintenance of
what he believed to be right. The high estimate recorded of his
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character in the Minutes of the Conference, on the occasion of
his retirement from the actiye work of the ministry in 1868, was
confirmed by the conclusion of hi« life. As he had been fervent
in spirit, diligent in the business of the Church, and successful in
his evangelistic labours while the Master called him to toil, so he
was patient in suffering, ^^ joyful in tribulation,^^ and steadfast in
the hope of everlasting life. In the most distressing stages of his
last illness he was kept in perfect peace. When his physical
exhaustion was very great, he said, '* Though I don't talk much,
I am on the Rock. Christ is worth all the world to me.^ Dur-
ing the last night of his life he exclaimed, ** Come, Lord Jesus,
come quickly ! He will.*" After a little while he said, *^ He has
Gome.^ His last words, spoken with great difficulty, were, ** pre-
cious Saviour, my rest."" Thus ceasing from his labours, he
entered into the presence of that adorable Lord whose will he had
done with great joy for many years, and whose **easy yoke^ he
had persuaded multitudes to take upon themselves.
(22.) William John Uandcock ; who was born in the island
of Jersey, in 1813. Being favoured with godly parental training,
he was early impressed by religious truth. His conversion, how.
ever, only took place when he was in his nineteenth year. He
had, previously to that time, occasionally experienced some
measure of spiritual comfort ; but from that date his faith in
Christ was simple and appropriating, and his joy in the Holy
Ghost grew gradually stronger and more steadfast After having
preached for about four years, he was, in 1838, accepted by the
Conference as a probationer for the ministry, and appointed to the
South of France, in various parts of which he laboured during
the space of ten years, winning the respect and confidence of his
colleagues, as well as of all who were in any way connected with
him. With thp exception of a temporary withdrawal from
ministerial duties in 1849, on account of a failure of health,
occasioned by excessive &tigue and much privation in the Upper
Alps, and his last appointment, (which was in England,) the
latter period of Mr. Handcock^s ministry, embracing eighteen
years, was spent in the French-speaking Circuits of the Channel
Islands. Here, too, his labours were varied and useful. He was
the chief instrument in establishing the two Wesleyan day-schools
existing in the Channel Islands. He also acted for a time as
Editor of the French Magazine, and took a prominent part in the
labours connected with the publication of the new French Hymn-
Book. In 1868, he was appointed to the Uxbridge and Kick-
mansworth Circuit, where tne disease which had been for years
weakening his constitution finally proved fatal. During the last
few months of his life he suffered constant and severe nain ; but
he was enabled to endure it with exemplary patience, nis words
giving evidence of the strength of his faith in bis Saviour. ** All
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is well/' he said ; *< my feet are upon the Rock ! . . . I
have preached Christ to be the all of inan ; and such do I find
Him for«me now. Everything else is vanity ."^ Thus he departed
to be with Christ, on March 25th, ISJO, in the fifty^eventh year
of his age, and the thirty -second of his ministry. Mr. Handcock
was a man of retiring and studious habits ; but he was at the same
time conscientiously attentive to all the more active duties of his
calling. His intellectual acquirements were varied and extensive,
but the Word of God was his all-absorbing study. Hence his
ministrations were eminently Scriptural and of no mean order.
He unfolded the ^* hidden things ^ of God, and successfully led
believers towards the higher stages of spiritual life. He was
characteriaed by habitual seriousness, constant self-denial, and
much heavenly-mindedness. He was affectionate towards his
brethren, and judicious in counsel. As a Superintendent, he was
precise and firm in his attention to discipline. He mourned over
deviations from the *' old paths,^ and lamented the introduction
of practices which, he feared, might in time obliterate the due
distinction between the Church and the world. ^* He was a
good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith.**"
(23.) John Newton; who was bom in the neighbourhood of
Birstal, in 1803. He was converted at the early age of twelve
years, became a Local-preacher in 1825, and entered the ministry
in 1830. His greatest delight was in preaching the Gospel, the
power of which he felt. Though ever careful to warn sinners to
" flee from the wrath to come,"' and direct them to '' the Lamb of
God, which taketh away the sin of the world,"" he dwelt largely
in his discourses on the doctrines of Christianity and the expe-
rience of believers. He manifested considerable originality and
mental power, and his acquaintance with literature was extensive.
His last illness commenced about four months before his death,
but did not at first prevent him from the discharge of his duties ;
and, indeed, not until absolutely compelled, would he relax his
labours. Till within a short time of his death he strongly hoped
that he would recover, and be spared to *^ preach again the
glorious Gospel more faithfully."" But though hopeful of his
restoration to health, he was quite submissive. To a friend who
called two or three days before his departure he said, '^ I am in
God's hands ; "" «* He doeth all things well."" To another he
wrote, ^< I am as happy as the glorious Gospel and the power of
God can make me."" His last hours were very tranquil, and hitf
end was peace. He died at Alston, April 14th, I87O, in the
sixty-seventh year of his age, and the fortieth of his ministry.
(24>.) Aqutla Babber ; who was bom in the city of Bristol,
January 14th, 1797* Though the son of pious and highly
^cted parents, as a youth he manifested the greatest aversion
ligion, and could ill brook the restraints of his home-life ; but
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at the age of eighteen he was awakened to the knowledge of his
sinful state, and in a meeting for prayer, held in the house of a
Christian friend, he was converted to God. From that time he
was a new man, '^ adorning the doctrine of God his Saviour in all
things.^ At the Conference of 1821, he was accepted as a can-
didate for the ministry. In the course of forty-one years of
active service, he distinguished himself by his firm attachment to
Methodism, by his Christian cheerfulness and uprightness, and
by his faithfulness and ability as a preacher of the truth. He had
the rare joy of seeing four of his sons called to the ministry. At
the Conference of 1863 he retired from Circuit work and settled
at Guisborough, but continued to preach as his strength allowed.
When, some months before his death, failing health obliged him
to desist, he was often heard to express his regret that he could no
longer engage in the work he loved so well. In his last affliction
he was sustained by the grace of God. To a ministerial brother
who visited him he said, ** I find comfort in three words, peace^
trtMi^ and submission,^ During the last two or three days of his
life he was mostly unconscious, but just before his Lord^s summons
a sweet smile lighted up his countenance, as if he saw heaven
opened unto him, and Jesus waiting to receive his spirit. He
departed, to be for ever with the Lord, April 2 1st, 1870, in the
seventy-fourth year of his age, and the forty-ninth of his ministry.
(25.) William Exley ; who was born at Huddersfield,
January Ist, 1814, and was converted to God in early life, chiefly
through the instruction received in the Queen-street Sunday-
school in that town. His education was greatly neglected, but
after his conversion he made rapid advances in knowledge, became
an acceptable Local-preacher, and was ultimately proposed for
the ministry in the year 1837- His pulpit ministrations were
characterized by great simplicity and earnestness. His memoiy
is cherished by many who were brought to God under his
ministry, but he excelled chiefly in the edification of Christian
believers. As a pastor, he was diligent and kind, and especially
attentive to the sick and poor. He was deeply interested in the
Erosperity of our Day and Sabbath Schools. As a Superintendent,
e was enterprising and judicious ; and in several Circuits he was
the means of raisins Chapels and Schools. His genial temper and
social qualities both gave him the afiections of those who knew
him, and increased his usefulness. His last affliction was long
and painful ; but, whenever his suflerings allowed, he expressed
unfailing confidence in that Saviour whom he had long earnestly
served. He died at Dewsbury, May 6th, I87O.
(26.) John Partis Haswell ; who was born at Tantobie, in
the county of Durham, May 19th, 1790. He was converted to
God in early life, and began to meet in class in 1808. His con-
viction of sin was deep, and his sorrow intense ; but through faith
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in Christ, penitential grief soon gave place to a full assurance of
the Divine favour, and the Spirit ** bore witness with his spirit *•
that he was a child of God. Having found redemption in his
Saviour^s blood, he was anxious to lead others into the enjoyment
of the same blessing ; and, feeling a deep sympathy for souls, he
began to call sinners to repentance. He entered the ministry in
1812, devoting all his powers to a work in which his soul delighted,
and in which he was greatly owned of God. He was a diligent
student of the Holy Scriptures ; and, having a very retentive
memory, could bring out of the Divine treasury " things new and
old.'* By a conscientious and habitual improvement of time, he
acquired considerable stores of useful knowledge, and pressed a
large amount of work into " life's short day." His preaching was
earnest, evangelical, and useful. His piety was deep, fervent, and
cheerful. For many years he " walked with God," and knowing
that his death would probably be sudden, he lived like those
servants who " wait for their Lord." As a pastor, he will long
be held in grateful remembrance. In visiting the sick, the poor,
and the careless, he was exemplary. His kind disposition, wise
counsels, tender sympathy, and fervent prayers, made him ever
welcome in the homes of all, and especially in the abodes of
sorrow. For nearly sixty years he sustained an unblemished
reputation while going in and out among the people, seeking in
order to save the lost. That he enjoyed the confidence and
afiection of his fathers and brethren in the ministry, is made
manifest by his having been placed in some of the most honourable
and responsible positions that a minister can fill. In the year
1864 he became a Supernumerary, and took up his abode in
Newcastle-on-Tyne, to which Circuit he rendered important
service, being always ready for every good word and work, and
that to the very day in which he was called hence. He showed to
the last that he had an intense desire to promote his Master^s
glory, and felt an increasing delight in His beloved service. He
was accustomed to say that there was one prayer which he could
never use, namely: **From sudden death, good Lord deliver
us ! " he would rather '* cease at once to work and live." In this
his desire was granted. On the last Sabbath of his life he
preached twice : he also preached on the following Monday night,
met two classes on Tuesday, preached again on Wednesday
night, rose as well as usual the next morning, and entered fully
into conversation with persons who called to see him ; he then
began to write a letter to a friend, which he did not live to finish.
About one o'clock he dined, and was summoned to his heavenly
home almost immediately after. Thus, without a sigh or groan,
he departed, May 12th, I87O, in the eightieth year of his age,
~ * *he fifty-eighth of his ministry.
\) John Crawshaw (a) ; who was bom at Cheetham-Hill,
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Manchester, in 1811. His parents were pious Wesleyan Metho-
dists ; and, notwithstanding he lost his mother by death when he
was five years of age, and was thus deprived of her maternal love
and influence, his spiritual interests were not neglected. He was
trained ** in the way he should go,** and he never departed from
it. He has often been heard to say, that he could not remember
the time when the Holy Spirit did not strive with him. 'Con-
verted to God when he was seventeen years of age, he at once
united himself to that Church of which he afterwards became an
esteemed minister. Having experienced the blessedness of those
*^ whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is covered,*^
he felt anxious that others should do the same. Through his
influence and example, three of the sons of the gentleman to whom
he was apprenticed were brought to a knowledge of the truth, and
eventually gave themselves to the work of the ministry. He was
appointed to the Bui;y St. Edmund^s Circuit by the Conference of
1834. His sermons, which were prepared with great care, were
full of thought, and rich in evangelical truth, and his appeals
to the heart and conscience of those whom he addressed were
pointed. In the various Circuits in which he was stationed, he
always secured the esteem of his colleagues as well as the affec-
tions of the people, by the propriety of his demeanour, the gentle-
ness of his spirit, the urbanity of his manners, and his unaffected
and consistent piety. He was an acceptable and useful minister
of Jesus Christ. In 1860 he was compelled to retire from active
labour by a severe illness. After resting for twelve months, he
began to preach again occasionally, doing so more frequently as
his health improved. This interruption to the work in which he
delighted was, however, of nearly nine years^ duration. By the
Conference of 1869 he was appointed to Kettering. His death
was sudden. On Sunday, May 22nd» while preparing to go to a
country appointment, he was seized with an attack of apoplexy,
and died the same evening, aged fifty-eight years, in the thirty-
sixth of his ministry. Mr. Crawshaw was the author of several
publications, one of which, ** Lectures to Children,^ had an
extensive circulation.
(28.) Charles Cook Rorke ; who was born at Ballinasloe,
February 20th, 1832, and died at Chertsey, in the Windsor
Circuit, June 2nd,v 1870. Having been taught by his pious
mother to " remember his Creator in the days of his youth,** and
led to hear the Methodists, he was brought to seek and find mercy
and to join the Society ; but neglecting to meet in class on his
removal to England, in 1857» he suffered spiritual loss for some
years. At length, however, under a sermon by the Rev. John S.
Workman, he again sought mercy, and was restored to the joy of
God*s salvation. As he could speak a little Irish, he was per-
suaded to attempt to do good to his countrymen who were often
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found together in the streets of Manchester, and succeeded in
gathering many of them around him to hear the Gospel. After
spending three years at the Institution at Richmond, he was
employed in that town and neighbourhood, and subsequently in
other parts of England, as a Home Missionary, a work for which
he possessed very remarkable qualifications. His earnest spirit
did not wait to have work laid out for him, but he made opportu-
nities for himself. His voice was often heard in the highways
beseeching men to be reconciled to God. He had a powerful and
abiding conviction of the value of souls, and would toil unweariedly
in search of even one *^ lost sheep,^ frequently bringing it to the
fold rejoicing. No second thought seemed to possess his mind :
the salvation of men was the topic of conversation wherever he
was, and his very face would shine while he told of his having
** seen hundreds of sinners seeking the Saviour.^ His preaching
was attractive and powerful, and his appeals to the conscience were
eminently successful. In visiting from house to house he was
indefatigable, and by this means he brought many within the
range of his influence for good. Traces of usefulness are visible
in every place where he has laboured, and many will be " the
crown of his rejoicing^' in the day of the Lord. His prudence
and discretion, so remarkably combined with zeal, considerably
augmented his usefulness. He died very suddenly, soon after
preaching, and people mourned for him ^* with a great and very
sore lamentation.^
(29.) Henri De Jersey; who was born at Mon-Plaisir, in
the Island of Guernsey, in 1799, and died June 28th, I87O, in
the seventy-second year of his age, and the fifty-first of his
ministry. He was trained by pious parents, who were the firsts
fruits of Methodism in the Channel Islands; his father and
grandfather, together with others of the family, being members of
the class-meeting formed by Dr. Coke on his first visit to Guernsey.
He was converted to God in early youth, and entered the
Methodist ministry in his twentieth year. During forty-one
years of ministerial toil in various parts of France, in Switzerland,
and in the Channel Islands, he commended himself to his
brethren and to the churches as ^^ a workman that needeth not to
be ashamed.^^ His labours as a preacher, a pastor, and an author,
entitle him to be regarded as one of the founders of French
Methodism. He also exercised an influence for good far beyond
the bounds of his own religious denomination. The last ten years
of his life were spent in the comparative retirement of a Supernu-
merary ; but even then he laboured diligently, preaching and
visiting as his strength permitted. He died suddenly, from the
effects of a paralytic stroke, while on a visit to his native isle ;
^ut be was found ready, watching for the Master, his loins being
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girded, and his lamp burning. Of him it may be truly said,
** The memory of the just is Uessed.'"
(30.) Samuel Rowe ; who was bom of Christian parents in
the city of Salisbury, in the year 1803. When fourteen years of
age, in the old school-room, Clerkenwell, London, he gave his
heart to God, and was blessed with a ^* sense of sins forgiven.'"
He became a member of the Society at City- road, and for several
years happily employed his leisure time in various departments of
Christian usefulness. In 1826 he entered upon his probation as
a Methodist Preacher; and during more than forty years con-
tinued to labour in the ministry with entire forgetfulness of self,
seeking to glorify God and to benefit his fellow-men. He was a
man of a meek and quiet spirit, ever manifesting that charity
which ** thinketh no evil,^ and winning for himself the blessing
which belongs to '* the peacemakers.^ He habitually sought to
know and to do the Divine will, his practice of secret prayer, of
hourly communion with *^ the Father of lights,*^ giving him
strength and joy. His ministry was blessed of God to the con-
version of sinners,' and to the edification of the Church of Christ.
Those who heard his expositions and applications of Divine truth,
felt that he was not seeking to manifest <^ excellency of speech or
of wisdom,^ but that he was ** declaring the counsel of God.*" He
ruled well his own house: his children rise up and call him
blessed. The peculiar nature of his last affliction, which was
long and painful, prevented him from openly testifying of the
grace' of God : a consistent life, devoted to the service of God
and the interests of the Christian Church, was his testimony. He
died at Lytham, on July 23rd, 1870, in the sixty-eighth year of
his age, and the forty-fourth of his ministry.
(31.) James Tidyman; who was bom at Whitehaven, in the
year 1833, and died at Manningtree, August 3rd, I87O. He
was converted to God in the twelfth year of his age, through the
ministry of the Rev. William M. Punshon, M.A., and entered
the Methodist ministry in the year 1858. In Demerara for a short
time, and afterwards in several Circuits in England, he laboured
with much diligence and success. It was not given him, however,
to labour long. In 1867 he was obliged, by failure of health, to
become a Supernumerary. During the year he diligently engaged,
so far as he was able, in pastoral work in the Hoxton Circuit,
London, and in visiting the people ; and his preaching was made
a blessing to many. In 1868 he afresh entered on the duties of
a Circuit, but again his failure of health compelled him to entirely
discontinue his ministerial labours. His ministry was characterized
by ffreat earnestness and power, and was eminently practical and
faithful. It is to be feared, however, that, too prodigal of his
strength, he suffered his zeal to shorten his days. His affliction
was long and painful, but was endured with exemplary patience.
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He clung tenaciously to the desire for life and future service, and
did not entirely relinquish hope till a few weeks before his death.
But as his end drew near his prayer was *^ to depart, and to be with
Christ.^ Resting on the Atonement, and found of his Lord in
peace, he died in the thirty-seventh year of his age, and the
twelfth of his ministry.
2. In Ireland^ two ; viz., —
(1.) Edward Harpub. He was converted to God in early
life, and entered the ministry in the year 1828. After having
laboured in the Word and doctrine more than forty years, he
died in peace on Sunday, December 5th, 1869.
(2.) James Calcutt Pratt; who was bom near Rath-
downey, in the Queens's County. He became a subject of regene-
rating grace in early life, and in the year 1808 was accepted as a
candidate for our ministry, and appointed to the Ballinamallard
Circuit. For thirty four years he prosecuted the work assigned to
him with great faithfulness, — ^*an example of the believers, in
word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity ;^
and at the close of that period, broken down in strength and in
spirit by his long and earnest service, and by the sorrow con-
sequent on the loss of his beloved wife, he was compelled to
become a Supernumerary. In 1848, having obtained permission
of the Conference, he emigrated with his children to the United
States. The following notice of his character as a Christian
minister has been transmitted to the Conference by the Rev. M.
E. Ellison, Secretary of the Newark Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church of America: — ** His sermons were clear, simple,
and practical, after the style of our fathers, fitted to convince, to
offer Christ, to invite, to build up. He always remembered he
was an ambassador of Christ, and a member of your Body. His
Christian and ministerial character was a beautiful combination
of goodness, gentleness, meekness, and faith. As years increased,
there was a rounding up, a fulness, a maturity, a ripening for
heaven, rarely met with."" He ended his blameless life in the city
of New Jersey, on March 11th, I87O, in the ninetieth year of bis
age, and sixty-second of his ministry.
Q. V. Are there any objections to any of our Ministers, or
Preachers oft Trial ?
A. They were examined, one by one.
Q. VI. What persons, who were in full Connexion with the
Conference, have now ceased to be recognised as Ministers
among us ?
A. Thomas Isaac Guest ar.d John S. Yates, who have
retired from our work.
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Q. VII. How Are our Ministers and Preachers on Trial
STATIONED for the ensuing year?
A. As follows ; via., —
[N.B. Etch of the places mentioned in these Stations, and nnmhered conseea-
tiTely from 1 to 676, is the head of a Circuit ; and the Minister first named is the
Superintendent
The Superintendent and other Minister or Ministers, stationed in or appointed to
the several Circuits undermentioned, is «nd are appointed by the Conference to
preach, and to perform all acts of religious worship and Methodist discipline, in
each and e?ery one of the Wesleyan-Melhodist Chapels already erected, or to be
erected, in each Circuit respectively, within the space of twelve calendar months,
at soch time or times, and in such manner, as to him or them shall seem proper;
subject, nevertheless, to the Superintendent Minister.]
GREAT BRITAIN.
I.— THE FIRST LONDON DISTRICT.
1 London, {City-Road, <^.,) Thomas Nightingale, William D, Tyack,
Marmaduke C. Osboni, George H. Camburn.
German Mission, William H. Johnston, who shall act under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
London, Welsh, William Jones.
Conference-Office^ Frederick J. Jobson, D.D., Book-Steward ;
Benjamin Frankland, B.A., Benjamin Gregory,
Editors.
Missionary Society , Elijah Hoole, D.D., WMlliam B Boyce, George
T. Perks, M.A.^ Luke H. Wiseman, M.A.,
General Secretaries ; William Arthur, M.A.,
Honorary Secretary.
Home-Missions, ^c, Charles Prest, General Secretary.
Metropolitan Chapel Building Committee, Gervase Smith, M.A.,
Secretary.
The Camp, Aldershot, Richard Hardy, Henry E. Thompson.
Sandhurst, Berks, Joseph B. Alger, who shall act under the direc-
tion of the senior Minister at Aldershot.
N.B^ The Ministers stationed at Aldershot shall
act under the direction of the General Secretary
of the Home-Missions.
Garrison and Naval Port of Malta, William S. Caldecott, John
P. Lowe.
2 London, {Hoxton, S^c,,) James D. Brocklehurst, George T. Mor-
rison, William D. Saijeant.
3 London, {Islington, S^c.,) John Walton, John W. Greeves, Armi-.
nius Burgess, William O. Simpson ; James
Allen (a), Supernumerary.
4 London, {Highbury, ^c,,) Samuel Coley, William J. Tweddle,
Robert N. Young ; John P. Johnson (Wood-
Green), Supernumerary.
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5 London, (Stoke' Newington, 4*^.,) John Hall, George Dickenson,
Edward Hawkin ; James Satch (Enfield),
Supernumerary.
6 London, {Hackney, ^c.,) John V. B. Shrewsbury, Walford Green,
William G. Dickin, Edward Burton; Henry
Cheverton, Richard Tahraham, Alfred Barrett,
Walter Coates, Supernumeraries*
7 London, (Kentish- Town, S^c,,) Theophilus Woolmer, Henry E.
Gregg.
8 London, (Spitalfields, ^c.,) William Wilson (d), John Jones (e).
9 London, {Bethnal-Oreen, 4'C.,) George Scott (b), who shall change
on every alternate Sunday with the Ministers
of the Hoxton and the Spitalfields Circuits,
successively.
10 London, {St», George* s, ^c.,) George Maunder, Richard Woodfin,
James Bransom.
Thames Mission, Thomas Hulme, Frederick Ewer.
11 London, (Bow, ^c.,) Frederick W. Briggs, James S. Cooke.
12 London, (Canning- Town,) Stephen Cox, who shall change once
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Bow Circuit.
13 Stratford, Alexander M*Aulay, who shall change on every
third Sunday with the Ministers of the Bow and
Canning-Town Circuits, alternately ; Henry
Dodds, Supernumerary.
14 Barking and Romford, Jabez Palmer, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Spitalfields, St. George's, and Bow
Circuits, successively.
15 Hertford and Bishop-Stortford, Charles E. Woolmer (Hertford),
John R. Gregory (Bishop«Stortford).
16 Cambridge, Thomas Adams, Edwin H. Tindall (Cottenham),
Samuel R. Williams, J. Holland Brown (SafTron-
Walden).
17 Chelmsford and Maldon, William Harley, William Pritchard
(Brain tree), John Mead (Great Totham).
18 Southend and Leigh, James H. Taylor.
19 Colchester, Robert S. Ellis, William Gooderidge (Bright'^
lingsea), Jabez Ingram (Great-Bentley) ; William
G. Stedman, Supernumerary.
20 Manningtree, Matthew Giles, Ebenezer Moulton (b) (Harwich),
William Ains worth*
21 Ipswich^ William B. Dennis, Henry H. Richmond (Wood*
bridge, Suffolk), Arthur R. Humphreys.
22 St. Alban's^ John Bowman, William Ludlow (Watford), Charles
L. Sutcliffe (Hemel'-Hempstead).
23 Uxbridge and Rickmansworth, Andrew Kessen, LL.D. (Rick-
mansworth), John Gibson (b).
Frederick J. Jobson, D.D., Chairman of the District,
Theofhilus Woolmer, Financial Secretary.
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II.— THE SECOND LONDON DISTRICT.
24 London, {Great Queen-Street, ^c.,) Charles Hay don, Nicholas
Bishop, M.A., Henry Burton, B.A. ; Thomas
Jackson, Supernumerary.
25 London, {Souihwark, ^c.,) Levi Waterhouse, Frederic Greeves,
James Yeames.
London, South East, Joseph Dixon, who shall act under the direc-
tion of the Chairman of the District
26 London, (Lambeth, ^c.,) Thomas M'CulIagh, Simpson Crump,
T. Bowman Stephenson, B.A.
27 London, {Brixton-Hill, ^c.,) George O. Bate, Joseph Bush
(Sydenham), John Wesley Silcox (Mostyn-
road), Charles Crawshaw (Walworth), John
Kinnings, (Lower Norwood); Thomas Key,
William Shaw (a). William O. Booth (Penge),
Daniel Macafee, Richard Rymer, William
Butters, William Exton, Luke Tyerman, Super-
numeraries.
Theological Institution, Richmond Branch, George Osborn, D.D.,
Theological Tutor ; Daniel Sanderson, Governor
of the Institution- House ; William F. Moul-
ton, M.A., Classical Tutor ; Marshall Hartley,
Assistant-Tutor.
28 Richmond, Alfred Mewton ; George R. Osborn, Supernume-
rary.
29 London, {Hinde-Street, ^c.,) Thomas Jamea, Walter S. Nichol.
30 London, {St, John's- Wood, ^c,,) Francis W. Greeves, James J.
Wray, George Burgess; John Pearce (West
Findiley), Samuel Beard (Willesden Junction),
Supernumeraries.
31 London, {Bayswater, ^c.,) Thomas M. Albrighton, George T.
Taylor, Nehemiah Curnock (b) (Starch-Green).
32 London, {Chelsea, ^c,) James Sugden, Robert Balshaw, William
Hudson ; John Bicknell, Supernumerary.
Normal Training Institution, fVestminster, James H. Rigg, D.D.,
Principal ; George W. Olver, B.A,, Secretary of
the Educati(m Committee ; John Clulow, Visitor
of Sunday-Schools.
33 Deptford, John Poulton, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of
the Blackheath and Southwark Circuits,
alternately; John Dawson (New-Cross Dept-
ford). Supernumerary.
34 Blackheath, George Bowden, Lancelot Railton (Greenwich) ;
Peter Cooper, Joseph Chapman, Supernumeraries.
35 Bromley, Robert Maxwell, E. Ashton Jones (Lewisham) ;
John W. Cotton (Lewisham), James Calvert
(Bromley, Kent), Supernumeraries.
36 Woolwich, John Vine, John Jackson (Chisel hurst), Edward
S. Banham.
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37 Hammersmith^ James Mayer, John Baker, M.A. (Brentford).
38 Ealing and Acton, Richard Roberta, John J. Sargent (Acton).
39 Wandsworth, Charles H. Kelly, Sidney J. P. Dunman ; Joseph
Whitehead, Supernumerary.
40 Croydon, Edward Lightwood, Samuel Lees, Jacob Stephen-
son, B.A. ; William H. Rule, D.D., Supernu-
merary.
41 Kingston and Cohham, Joseph Hollis, Alfred Llewellyn (Walton-
on-Thames).
42 Windsor, Joseph Portrey, Samuel T. House (Maidenhead),
Alfred Sargent (Chertsey).
43 Hastings, James Doherty, George R. Graham.
44 Sevenoaks, Thomas Jefiferies, John Bonham.
45 Tunbridge-Wells, Frederick F. Woolley, Samuel S. Taylor (Tun-
bridge) ; James Gedden, Supernumerary.
46 Lewes and Eastbourne, Richard Chapman, James S. Hill (East-
bourne) ; Matthew Cranswick (Eastbourne),
William Davenport, Supernamefaries.
47 Brighton, John M 'Kenny, E. Salisbury Evans.
48 Worthing, John Codd, Thomas Barr.
49 Guildford, Henry J. Sykes, Joseph C. Harrop.
50 Alton, (Hants,) James Aldis, who shall change on one Sunday in
every two months with Uie Ministers of the
Guildford Circuit.
Petersfield, Andrew Baxter, who shall act under the direction of
the Chairman of the District.
51 Redhill, William Burchell (Redhill), Alfred Martyn (Hor-
sham).
George Gsborn, D.D., Chairman of the District.
Fbede&ic Greeves, Financial Secretary,
IIL— THE BEDFORD AND NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT.
52 Bedford and Ampthill, John Bonser, B.A., W. Fisher Clark
(Ampthill), John Burgess, Mark Guy Pearse ;
Peter Samuel, Supernumerary.
53 Leighton- Buzzard, John Cooper, J. Smith Spencer; James LeeSi
Supernumerary.
54 Luton, Peter Budd, John E. Cooke, Nicholas Kelynack.
55 Hitchin, William Malpas, Joshua Fielden.
56 Dunstable, Robert Dyson, James Greenland, Thomas Close
(Toddington).
57 Aylesbury, Thomas Vinson, William O. Aldom (Whitchurch).
58 St, Neots, Thomas Baine, William H. Thompson, Robert
E. Bambrough (Potton).
59 Biggleswade, Jonathan Dent, James Hall Cummings (Baldock),
John Leal.
60 St. Ives and Huntingdon, Thomas R. Jones, John S. Vickers
(Huntingdon), Alfred Tucker (Ramsey).
61 Northampton, Robert Bond, Thomas Ratcliffe, James F. Belfield
(Brixworth) ; John Hobkirk, Supernumerary.
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62 Towcesier^ James Fisher, Robert B. Nightingale (Silverstone).
63 Daventry^ William Sanders, George Rogers.
64 Rugby^ Francis Teal, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Daventry Circuit.
65 Netoport-Fagnell, Joseph Little (b), John €. Woodliffe (Wol-
verton).
66 Higham'Ferrers, William Fox, William Cumberland (Raunds).
67 Wellingborough, James Peet, Joseph Watkinson.
68 Kettering^ Thomas Rodgers, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Market-'Harborough Circuit ; Henry Fish, M.A.,
Supernumerary.
69 Market'IIarboroughf Thomas Gane, Henry J. Brookfield.
70 Chatteris, James H. Broadbent, B.A., Stephen Parkes
(March).
71 Oundle, George Hobill, Nelson C. Hesk (Elton).
Robert Bond, Chairman of the District,
John £. Cooke, Financud Secretary*
72 Canterbury,
WhiistabU,
73 Favershantf
74 Rochester,
75 Oravesend,
76 Sheemess,
77 Margate,
78 Dover,
79 Folkestone,
80 Deal,
81 Rye,
82 Tenterden,
83 Ashford,
84 Staplecross,
85 Ttcehurst,
86 Maidstone,
87 Sittingboume,
IV.— THE KENT DISTRICT.
William R. Williams, William J. Heaton ; Wil-
liam H. Clarkson, Walter P. Garry, Super-
numeraries.
Alfred Beresford, who shall change on one Sunday
in every month with the Ministers of the Can-
terbury Circuit.
Walter P. Johns, James F. Reynolds (Boughton).
Richard Sergeant, Thomas Clark (Brompton, Kent),
Thomas B. Harrowell.
Joseph Little (a), William Seed (Dartford).
Alfred F. Abbott.
Henry Smallwood (a), John R. Hargreaves
(Ramsgate) ; John Vercoe, Supernumerary.
John Knowles, Ph.D., Hugh P. Hughes, B.A. ;
James Jarrett, Supernumerary.
William Meams, M.A., Benjamin Smith (b)
(Elham, near Canterbury).
John Vanes, Edward Bowman (Sandwich).
George Clement.
Henry J. Thomas, Arthur Roberts.
William Hawken, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Minister of tHe Rye
Circuit.
John Lewis (b) (Sandhurst).
Samuel W. Lawton, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Minister
of the Staplecross Circuit.
William Davison, George G. Huztable.
Charles Bingant, who shall change on one Sunday
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in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Sheemess Circuit ; John W. Dawson, Super-
nuroerary«
Chatham Garrison^ Richard W. Allen (Brompton, Kent).
The Campf Shomcliffe, Benjamin Broadley (Sandgate» Kent).
John Vanes, Chairman of the Dtstrict.
William Datison, Financial Secretary,
v.— THE NORWICH AND LYNN DISTRICT.
88 Norwich, Pascho Hoskins, Ralph W. G. Hunter, James S.
Bellman.
89 Bungay, George Gihson, James Hothersall (Loddon).
90 North'Walsham, Alfred Taylor, Charles O. Eldridge (Aylsham).
James Findlay, John D. Thomas.
Samuel H« Wardley, John Leathley ; George
Ranyell (Southwold), Supernumerary.
Dixon Nay lor, who shall change on one Sunday
in every twelve weeks with the Ministers of the
Lowestoft Circuit.
William P. Peck, Thomas Turner (Botesdale),
William K. Hardy.
95 Attlehorough and Neto-Buckenham, Thomas G. Keeling (New-
Buckenham), Henry Pigott (Attlehorough).
96 Bury St. Edmund's, Samuel Bowman, Samuel Simpson (b)
(Elmswell).
Joshua Johnson, who shall change on one Sunday
in every twelve weeks with the Ministers of
the Walsinghara Circuit.
John Ryan, Charles Burhridge, Amos Cleaver.
Francis Barker, W. Rhode Davies (East-Dereham).
Henry Brown, Frederick H. Smith.
101 WaUingham, Thomas Burrows, Stephen G. Scott (Docking, near
Lynn).
102 Wisbeach, Francis Hewitt, Robert A. Bilkey.
103 Thetford, Thomas Green, Samuel Brown (a) (Methwold),
Toft W. Cook.
104 Mildenhall, Uriah Butters, George Sanderson.
105 Ely, John Bate, Robert B. Kent (Haddenham), Thomas
Orion (Littleport), John Turner (Sutton).
Pascho Hoskinb, Chairman of the Diitrict,
Samubl H. Wardley, Financial Secretary.
VI.— THE OXFORD DISTRICT.
106 Oxford, Richard Bell, J. Norton Vine (Woodstock).
107 High^Wycombe, William H. Lewis, Robert W. Broomfield.
lOR^JKfney, William Brailey, Caleb Foster.
ry, James Parkes, Philip B. Wamsley, John Bell (b) ;
91 Yarmouth,
92 Lowestoft,
93 Yoxford,
94 Diss,
97 Holt,
98 Lynn,
99 Swaffham,
100 Downham,
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John Blown (b) (GrimBburyy Banbary), John T.
Yeates, Supernumeraries.
George Oyston, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the
Banbury Circuit.
Joshua Duffill, William Calladine, Thomas Jenkin.
Charles Hillard, Samuel M. Brough.
113 Hungerford, John Locke, Joshua Leadbeater (Lamboume).
114 Marlborough^ Edward Barber, George Denton (Pewsey).
115 Watlington, Samuel Lucas (b), James Clegg (Wallingford.)
William R. Dalby, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Watlington Circuit ; Paul Clarke, Super-
numerary.
John Lamplough, J. Reeves Brown (Bicester).
118 Buekinghanif James Shearman, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Brackley Circuit.
119 Chipping'Norton, Thomas Rigby, John P. Yates; John T.
Morley, Supernumerary.
120 StoW'On'the'Wold, Joseph Milligan, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Chipping- Norton Circuit.
Samuel Wesley, Buckley Yates (Farringdon),
Edward P. Lowry.
Daniel G. Maillard, Joseph Cade (Harwell, near
Steventon).
George E, Startup, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Oxford Circuit.
110 Kineton,
111 Newbury^
112 Reading,
116 Thame,
117 Brackley,
121 Swindon,
122 Wantage,
123 Abingdon,
Richard Bell, Chairman of the District.
Jambs Parkbs, Financial Secretary.
VII.— THE PORTSMOUTH DISTRICT.
124 Portsmouth, John C. Pengelly, John Mack, Josiah Jutsum.
Portsmouth Garrison, Joseph Webster.
125 Gosport, Charles Churchill, M.A. ; Robert Colman, Super-
numerary.
126 Fareham, Edmund Maden, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Minister of the
Gosport Circuit.
127 Salisbury, Samuel Haigh, Henry Soper ; William Tranter,
Supernumerary.
128 Poole, George F. White, Frederick Barber (Swanage),
George C. Mayes (Bournemouth), George
Parker (Wareham). ^ -*^
129 Wimborne, Joseph Payne, Samuel Adcock(Cranboum«^
Wood, John Wesley Button, Supernuno
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131 Newport^ hie
132 Ryde,
133 Southampton^
134 Winchester,
135 Andover,
136 Chichester,
and Lymington, William Piggott, Joseph Robinson
(Lymington).
of Wight, Samuel Atkinson (b), Thomas Dickin
(Ventnor), Henry Scholefield (Freshwater).
Benjamin Browne, John Edwards (b) (Cowes),
Joseph Howard (b) (Sandown).
James J. Prescott, James Osbom, Jonathan Foster ;
Thomas Payne, Thomas Bate, Supernumeraries.
James Taylor (a), James D. Clarke (Romsey).
John Mann, Theodore Bishop (Whitchurch).
Samuel H. Tindall, James KiWington (Little-
hampton) ; Samuel Young (Bognor), Super-
numerary.
John C. Pbkoblly, Chairman of the District.
Samuel H. Tindall, Financial Secretary.
VIIL— THE CHANNEL-ISLANDS DISTRICT. v
137 Ouernsey, {English,) J. Lancaster Ball, Joseph C. Wright,
Robert Lickes ; William Simpson, Joseph
Spencer, Supernumeraries.
138 Guernsey and Sarh, {French,) Peter Lucas, William Nicolle,
Daniel Bernard.
139 Aldemey, {English,) Owen Watkins.
140 Aldemey, {French,) George Leale.
141 Jersey^ {English,) Edward J. Robinson, William Kirkman.
142 Jersey, {French,) Matthew Gallienne, Philip Le Gresley, Alfred J.
Dupuy, Helier Le Rougetel, Thomas J. Desprds ;
Philip Tourgis, Philip Guiton, Supernumeraries.
Matthew Gallienne, Chairman of the District.
IX.— THE DEVONPORT DISTRICT.
143 Devonport,
144 Plymouth,
145 Launceston,
146 North Hill,
147 Holsworthy,
148 Kilkhampton,
149 Liskeard,
150 Callingion,
151 Tavistock,
Benjamin Firth, Samuel Brown (b), Edward
Dodds.
William H. Comforth, James R. Webb (Stone-
house), Nicholas Boyns, Samuel F. Balch, Wil-
liam H. Clogg (Ivy-Bridge) ; William Burt,
James Mitchell, Supernumeraries.
Thomas B. Butcher, John Crump.
Joseph B. Blanch (Coad's Green, near Launceston),
John T. Patey (Lewannick).
George Meadows, William H. Maud.
Thomas Stephenson, Henry W. Catton (Stratton);
William Harvie, Supernumerary.
Francis S. Keeling, Joseph H. Slack, Henry Watts ;
William Beal, Supernumerary.
Joseph Mole, William Barnes (Saltash).
John B, Charles, W, Dingley Williams (Gunnis-
lake), Joseph B. Norton.
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152 Camelfordf Richard P. Davey, James S. Cocks (Wadebridge) ;
George Beard (Wadebridge), Silas £. Symons,
Supernumeraries.
153 Kingshridge^ James Pratt, Joseph Higham (Salcombe).
154 Brixham and Dartmouth, James Nicholson (a) (Dartmouth),
William Mellor (Brixham).
155 Ashhurton, Joseph R. Warburton, William Reading (Buckfast*
leigh) ; James Scholes (llsington, near Newton-
Abbot), Supernumerary.
William H. Cornforth, Chairman of the District,
Jambs R. Webb, Financial Secretary.
X.— THE CORNWALL DISTRICT.
J56 Redruth, Samuel Hutton, James R. Berry, James Crabtree.
157 Camborne, George Turner (b), Richard Allen (b), Robert
J. Andrew.
158 Falmouth, John A. B. Harry, Humphrey Jutsum (Penryn),
George £. Polkinghorne ; Anthony Taylor
(Penryn), Supernumerary.
159 Truro, Edward Shelton, George C. Taylor.
160 Gwennap, Joseph B. West (Carharrack), Richard E. Bray
(Ponsanooth).
161 St. Agnes, Peter Prescott, Joseph H. Skewes.
162 St. Austell, Robert C. Barratt, Almond T. Hocking, Charles
J. Preston (Mevagissey), James H. Pawlyn
(Tywardreath).
163 St, Mawes, John Stephenson (a).
164 Bodmin, Edward Parry, William Hill.
165 St. CoUimh^ Ebenezer Tovey, Robert H. Moreton (Padstow).
166 Penzance^ Robert M. Willcox, Samuel £. Rowe, Walter G.
Hall (Newlyn West).
167 St. Just, George Smith (a), Arthur Wilkinson.
168 St. Ives, Mark Symons, Josiah Goodacre.
169 Scilly Islands, Thomas Roberts (a).
170 HeUtone, John T. Duncan, Matthew Salt (St. Kevem),
Joseph Bentley, £. Stanley Shelton.
171 Hayle, William J. Dawson, Jabez Overton (Hayle
Foundry), George S. Daniels (Wall, near Hayle).
172 Marazion, Andrew Rennard, Charles Symes (Goldsithney).
Robert M. Wxllcox, Chairman of the District,
Edward Shelton, Financial Secretary,
XI.— THE EXETER DISTRICT.
173 Exeter, Henry W. Williams, Henry P. Wilson, W. Cowell
Brown.
174 Tiverton, John Parsons, Charles H. Burton.
175 Taunton and Wellington, Thomas Richards, Jabez Ircdr
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(Wellington), Albert Bishop ; John Geden,
Joseph Fletcher, Supernumeraries.
WesUyan Collegiate Institution^ William P. Slater, Governor
and Chaplain.
176 Bridgewater^ Edwin Blake, Robert J. Thomas ; John B.Alexan-
der, Supernumerary.
177 South'Petherton, James F. Masters, Charles W. Rawlin^s (Crew-
kerne) ; Thomas W. Smith (Ilminster), Super-
numerary.
178 Budleigh'SaUerto% John Harris (Sidmouth), Geoi^ Smith (d).
179 Axminster, John P. White, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the South-
Petherton Circuit.
180 Bridport^ John Thomas (b), Robert C. Co well ; John
Stevens, Charles Janion (Lyme), John Saunders,
Supernumeraries.
181 Barnstaple^ Frederick Balls, Thomas Bennitt ; Henry Dean
(Lynton), Supernumerary.
182 Bfracombet Thomas Trethewey, who shall change on one
Sunday in every- month with the Ministers of
the Barnstaple Circuit
183 South-Mohon, Nathaniel Alston, Charles £. Wansbrough.
184 Bideford, William Allen (b), Joseph S. Silcox (Torrington),
William Dunstan ; John F. England (Instow),
Supernumerary.
185 Dunster, William Hunt, William S. Winter (Poriock).
186 Williton, Alfred Barber, Henry Small wood (b) (Watchet).
187 Okehampton, John Danks, Bartholomew Varley.
188 Torquay, Joseph Lawton, John Nelson (Newton-Abbot),
James Parker ; John Morgan, William Henley,
Robert G. Badcock (Newton-Abbot), Supernu-
meraries.
189 Teignmouth, John Bramley, Olinthus R. Barnicott (Dawlish).
Henrt W. Williams, Chairman of the District.
Hemrt p. Wilson, Financial Secretary,
XII.— THE BRISTOL DISTRICT.
190 Bristol, {King-Street, ^c,,) James Clapham, Frederick E. Toyne,
Frederick Woofenden, John Judge ; Adam
Nightingale, .William W. Rouch, Charles Tucker,
Robert Dugdale, Supernumeraries.
191 Bristol, {Langton- Street, S^c.,) Thomas Withington, John Pearson,
John Osbom (Keynsham) ; James Stott, Super-
numerary.
192 Bristol, {Clifton, S^c.,) Richard Smetham, William J. Hutton,
Thomas Allen (Redland) ; Henry V. Olver,
Richard Ray, Samuel D. Waddy, D.D., John
Philp, James Spensley, Supernumeraries.
193 Kingswood, Edward Crump (Redfield, near Bristol), Thomas
Wood(B).
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200 Oloueesier^
202 Cheltenham,
194 Banwellt William Baddeley, James Cooper (Azbridge).
196 Weston'Buper''Mare, John S. Ridsdale, Samuel W. Beard (Burn-
bam, Somerset).
196 Stroud, Thomas West, Robert Daw (Stratton, near Ciren-
cester), Thomas Peers.
197 Dursley, William Way, Alfred Brice ; William. Seccombe,
Supernumerary.
198 Stonehouse and EastingUm, George L. Allen, Alfred H. Vine.
199 Thornbury, {near Bristol,) Elisha M. Sbearn, who shall change
on one Sunday in every six weeks with the
Ministers of the Kingswood Circuit
Henry Castle, Herbert Burson, Samuel Green ;
William Baker (a), Supernumerary.
201 Tewkesbury, Edward Bramford, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Gloucester and Cheltenham Circuits,
alternately.
Thomas Osbom, John E. Coulson, Joseph A. Beet
(Winchcombe) ; George Robinson (a), Super-
numerary.
203 Newport, {Monmouthshire,) Samuel Atkinson (a), George Pen-
man (Pillgwenlly), Henry S. Elvins.
Risca, Alexander Hoskings, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Newport Circuit.
204 Cardiff, (Wesley, 8^c.,) George Blanchflower, David C. Ingram.
205 Cardiff, {Loudoun^ Square, i^c,,) Thomas Brumwell, William
Millican ; Charles Williams (Penarth), Super-
numerary.
Josiah Mycock, Wifliara A. Templar.
John Allin, Robert Dillon (Tondii), John Nan-
carrow (CowbridgeV
Joseph A. Hemswortn, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
of the Ross Circuit.
John T. Marquand, Frederick C. DngdaIe(Lydney.)
John Killick, who shall change on one Sunday in
every three months with the Ministers of the
Newport Circuit.
211 Abergavenny, George Swidenbank, William Jenner (Crick-
howell) ; Jesse Pilcher, Supernumerary.
John Harding, John Kirtlan (Blaenavon), John
Boulter (Abersychan).
George Smith (a), Vetranio Tyas (Newent).
Thomas S. Raby, Henry H. Clapham.
Iambs Claphav, Chairman of the District,
Frbdbrick E. Totnb, Financial Secretary,
206 Pontypridd^
207 Bridgend,
208 Monmouth,
209 Ross,
210 Chepstow,
212 Pontypool,
213 Ledbury,
214 Hereford,
215 Bath,
XIIL— THE BATH -DISTRICT.
Matthew Trevan Male, Richard Jenkin; Jame'
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Cheeswrighti Thomas Lofthouse, Richard Horna**
brook, John Keightley, Martin Young, Super-
numeraries.
' Neiff^Kingswood School^ William H. * Sargent, Governor and
I Chaplain,
' 216 Bradford-^on^Avon, Charles Willis (Trowbridge), Abraham S.
White ; Joseph Roberts, Supernumerary.
217 Midsamer'Norton^ George Hughes, Joseph Taylor (Paulton,
near Bristol), Samuel Vincent, Richard W.
Moss (Clutton, near Bristol).
218 Frame, George Parsonson, William Hamar ; James Mowat,
Aaron Langley (Road, near Bath), Supemu«
meraries.
JVarminsterf Thomas H. Penrith, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Frome Circuit.
219 Melkshamt Peter Parsons, Fletcher ^enhinnick (Chippen-
ham), William A. Philips (Calne) ; Benjamin
Elyins (Chippenham), John Kirby (Calne),
Supernumeraries.
220 Devizes, Julius Brigg, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Melksham Circuit.
221 ShepUm-Mallet, John Gregory, William Nicholson (Wells),
William Bell (Coleford, near Bath).
222 Castle»Carey, Charles Bradley, who shall change on two Sundays
in every quarter with the Ministers of the Yeovil
Circuit.
223 Sherborne, Richard Harding, William D. Walters (Milbome-
Port).
224 Yeovil, William Talbot, John F. Davies.
225 Weymouth, John Randerson, Samuel Naish.
226 Portland, George Kevem, William J. Cooke,
227 Dorchester, John Hugill, John Perrett ; James Meadmore
(Sydling), Supernumerary.
228 Shaftesbury, James Cooke (a), Henry Beeson.
229 Blandford and Sturminster, Frederick Gwynne, William J.
Rogers.
290 Glastonbury, Thomas Thompson, who shall change on two Sun-
days in every quarter with the Ministers of
the Shepton*Mallet Circuit,
William H« Sargent, Chairman of the District.
WiLLiAic Talbot, Financial Secretary.
XIV.— THE SWANSEA DISTRICT.
' 231 Swansea, Thornley Smith, William Spilsbury (Mumbles).
232 Gower, Robert H. Mole (Horton), who shall change on
one Sunday in every quarter with the Minis-
ters of the Swansea Circuit
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233 Neai\ Benjamin John, Mark P. Gilbert (Briton-Ferry).
234 Merthyr^Tydvil^ William Crookes, John S. Robinson (Aberdare).
235 Tredegar f George Kennedy, Cornelius Wood (Rhymney).
236 BrynmatDr^ Samuel Hooley, Edward Knibbs (Ebbw-Vale).
237 Brecon^ William S. Bestall, George 8. Stoker (Hay);
Thomas J. Walker (Hay), Supernumerary.
Builthf Joseph Shrimp ton.
238 Carmarthen^ Seth Dixon (b), who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Llanelly Circuit.
239 Llanelly 9 William S. Snow, Jabez Chambers (Kidwelly).
240 tiaverford-West, Edwin Thorley, John Broadbent (Milford),
James Walter.
241 Pembroke^ Herbert W. Haime, Alfred D. Cope (Pembroke-
Dock).
242 Tenby f James Pearce, who shall change on one Sunday in
every six weeks with the Ministers of the Pem-
broke Circuit ; Edward Crofts, Supernumerary.
Ooginan and Lishume^Minei, (near Aberystwyth^) John Smith
(b), who shall act under the direction of the
Chairman of the District.
Aberystwyth^ David Thomas, who shall act under the direction
of the Chairman of the District.
Edwin Thorley, Chairman of the District.
Tbobnley Smith, Financial Secretary.
XV.— THE SOUTH WALES DISTRICT.
(welsh preachimo.)
243 Merthyr-Tydvil, Isaac Jenkins (a). Rice Owen (Dowlais).
244 Tredegar, Thomas Morgan, Daniel Marriott (Rhymney).
245 Aberdare^ Henry Parry, John Jones (o) (Mountainash).
Treherbert and Femdale, Hugh Williams, who shall change on
one Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Aberdare Circuit, and act under the direc-
tion of the Chairman of the District.
246 EbbW'Vale and Crickhowell, John Herbert (Ebbw-Vale), Thomas
Phillips (Brynmawr).
247 Cardiff, David Lewis» John Hughes (c).
248 Cowbridge, David Evans, who shall change on one Sunday in
every two months with the Ministers of the
Car<]Qff Circuit.
249 Brecon, John Roberts (b), who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the Ebbw-
Vale and Crickhowell Circuit.
250 LlandilOf John Rees, who shall change on one Sunday in
every quarter with the Ministers of the Swansea
Circuit.
251 Carmarthen, John Hughes (b), John Evans (c) (Kidwelly).
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253 Swansea^
253 Lampeter,
254 Aherayron,
255 St. David's,
256 Aberystwyth,
257 FjftimluMy
258 Machynlleth,
259 Llanidloes,
Lewis Williams, Henry Pritchard (Ystalyfera) ;
Timothy Jones, Supernumerary.
Daniel Roderick, who shall change on two Sundays
in every quarter with the Minister of the Aberay-
ron Circuit.
James Jones ; Robert Owen, Supernumerary. -
Joseph Jones, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the Car-
marthen Circuit ; Thomas Jones, D.D., Super-
numerary.
Evan Richards, David Young (Tre'rddol).
Robert Jones (c), who shall change on two Sundays
in every quarter with the Ministers of the Abei^
ystwyth Circuit.
Henry Wilcox, Peter Jones (b) (Corris).
Owen Owen, Thomas Thomas (a) (Trefeglwys).
Isaac Jenkins (a), Chairman of the District.
£vAN Richards. Financial Secretary.
XVI.— THE NORTH WALES DISTRICT.
(WBLSH PREACHING.)
260 Denbigh, Evan Pugh.
261 Rhyl, Richard Prichard, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Minister of
the Denbigh Circuit.
262 Ruthin, John Pierce ; John Bartley, Supernumerary.
263 Corweh, Robert Jones (d), who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Ruthin Circuit.
264 Llangollen, William Hugh Evans, Robert Lewis (b) (Cefn,
Ruabon).
265 Coedpoeth, (near Wrexham,) Owen Williams, Thomas Roberts
(b) (Brymbo).
266 Llanrwst, Thumas O. Pugh, Thomas Griffith (Penmachno).
267 Blaenau Ffestiniog, Thomas Jones Humphreys, who shall
change on one Sunday in every six weeks with
the Minister of the Pwllheli Circuit
268 Abergele, Isaac Jones, Moses Roberts.
269 Conway, Thomas Morris, Henry Hughes (Colwyn).
270 Liverpool, Lewis Jones, Robert Jones (b) (Birkenhead), Hugh
Jones (b), James Evans ; John Hughes (a).
Supernumerary.
271 Holywell, Robert Jones (a), Robert Hughes (Newmarket,
Rhyl).
272 Bagim, Evan Davies, Methuselah Thomas (Chester) ; Lot
Hughes (Chester), Supernumerary.
278 Mold, Richard Williams, Richard Morgan (Leeswood).
274 Beaumaris, John Evans (a), who shall change on one Sunday
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, in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Bangor Circuit.
275 Amltoehf Philip Williams, Edward Humphreys.
276 Holyhead, William Morgan (a), John Jones (f) (Aberffraw).
277 Carnarvon, Saqiuel Davies, Robert Thomas Owen (Port-
. Dinorwic).
278 Bangor, John Richards (a), Evan* Evans (a); William
Davies, D.D., Editor and Book-Steward.
279 Tregarth, {near Bangor^ John Jones (c), John Evans (b)
(Bethesda).
280 Pwllheli, Daniel Anwyl Williams.
281 Barmouth, William Evans, David Jones (b) (Port-Madoc).
282 Dolgelly, William Thomas, Charles Nuttall (Towyn).
283 Llanfyllin, Owen Lloyd Davies, Thomas Thomas (b) ; Wil-
liam Powell (a), Supernumerary.
284 Llanrhaiadr, {near Oswestry,) John Hugh Evanst Hugh Hughes
(Llansilin).
285 Llanfair, {near Welshpool,) Griffith Jones, who shall change
on one Sunday in every quarter with the Minis-
ters of the Llanfyllin Circuit.
HanUy^ Ishmael Evans, who shall act under the direction
of the Chairman of the District.
Samuel Davies, Chairman of the District.
William Davies, D.D., Financial Secretary*
XVIJ.— THE BIRMINGHAM AND SHREWSBURY
DISTRICT.
286 Birmingham, ( Cherry^ Street, 8^c,, ) Thomas Llewellyn, John
Bond, Ishmael Jones ; William Box, Super-
numerary.
287 Birmingham, {Belmont-'Row, ^c,,) Henry Toung^ William T.
Nelson.
288 Birmingham, {New^Town^Row, 8^c,,) John Roberts (a), William
Gibson (b) (Erdington), Thomas Cross.
289 Birmingham, {Wesley, ^c.,) Paul Orchard, George Mather,
Henry W. Holland ; Samuel Fiddian, Super-
numerary.
290 West'Bromwich, John Hearnshaw, William Potts (Smethwick,
near Birmingham), James F. Pyle.
291 Wedneshury, {Springhead, ^c,,) Joseph Moorhouse, Thomas
Crosby (King's-Hill, near Wedneshury), John
Pollitt (Bradley, Bilston) ; Thomas Kilner,
Supernumerary.
292 Wedneshury, {Wesley, S^c,,) Thomas Leach (Great-Bridge, near
Tipton), Thomas Wilkes, William L. Watkinson .
(HilUTop, West-Bromwich), William Periiins
(Hocker-Hill, Tipton).
293 WaUaU, {Wesley, <J-c.,) James Ford, Henry J. Staley (Pelsall),
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Francis B. Sandbach (Great-Barr, near Bir-
mingham) ; Thomas Stokoe, Supernumerary.
294 Walsall, {Centenary, ^<s,) John S. Jones, John Reacher
(Willenhall), Bamford Burrows (Bloxwich).
295 Wolverhampton, William Hirst, John Brewster, Watson Baxter
(Wednesfield-Heath, Wolverhampton).
296 Bilston, John Weatherill, William R. Stewart (Ettingshall,
Wolverhampton).
297 Dudley, John Nowell, William S. Dewstoe, Thomas Dodd ;
John Bissell, Supernumerary.
298 Tipton, T. Alexander Rayner, Charles Swannell.
299 Oldhury, Benjamin Rfdsdale, J. Gilbert Rogers.
300 Stourbridge, Richard Eland (b), William Humphries (Brierley-
Hill), Andrew Palmer (Cradley, near Brierley-
Hill) ; John Thomas (a), Supernumerary.
SOI Stourport, Edward Stokes, Wesley Hurt (Kidderminster).
302 Worcester, James S. Thomas, Charles H. Gough (Droit-
wich).
303 Malvern, David Griffiths, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Worcester Circuit.
304 Bromsgrove, James M*Turk, who shall change on one Sun-
day in every six weeks with the Ministers of
the Birmingham Circuits, successively.
305 Evesham, Samuel Blakeley, James Wliitehead (Bidford, near
Alcester).
306 Redditch, Robert Key worth, George H. Bellamy.
307 Coventry, John Gay Wilson, George Makin ; Hender Geach,
Supernumerary.
308 Leamington, Edward Workman, Joshua Hawkins (Warwick).
309 Stratford-upon-Avon, Alfred Beer, who shall change on one
Sunday in every five weeks with the Ministers
of the Leamington Circuit.
310 Hinckley, Henry Laugher, Joseph Bailey, Thomas J. Kent
(Atherstone).
311 Shrewsbury, John W. Roberts, Samuel T. Bos ward ; Benjamin
Wood, Supernumerary.
312 MadeUy, Salop, John Connon, John S. Parkes (Tronbridge) ;
Edward Sumner, Thomas Brothwood (Broseley),
Supernumeraries.
813 Dawley, Jabez Bought, Josiah Tollady. One of the
Ministers of Dawley shall give two Sundays in
each quarter to Madeley.
314 Wellington, {Salop ,) Joseph Binns, Charles Winters.
315 Ketley-Bank and 8h\ffhal, George F. Driver (Ketley Bank, near
Wellington, Salop), Thomas Shepherd (ShiflP-
nal); William Da vies (b) (Shiffnal), Supernu-
merary.
316 Ludlow, Robert T. Rundle, Patrick Pizey.
317 Kington, John Pinkney, William Hare (Leominster), William
H. Kirkham (Presteign).
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818 Knighton, {Radnorshire^) Fbilip Wood, Henry Smith (Clun).
Thomas Llbwblltn, Chairman of the District,
John Bond, Financial Secretary.
XVIIL— THE MACCLESFIELD DISTRICT.
319 Macclesfield^ John Eglinton, Benjamin Smith (a) (Bollington),
James Nicholson (b).
320 Alderley-Edge and Knutsford, John Lambert (Alderley-Edge,
near Manchester), John Stevinson (Knutsfoi'd).
3-21 Buxton, Thomas Shaw.
322 Whaley-Bridge, John Archer, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Buxton Circuit
323 Congleton, Aaron Edman, Samuel Merrill.
324 Sandbach, James Cooke (c), who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Congleton Circuit.
325 Nantwich, John B. Dyson, Oeor^e Scott (c).
326 Crewe, Austin Davey, Isaac Harding.
327 Northwich, John M. Budden, Edward Fison (Middlewich) ;
Henry Powis, Supernumerary.
328 BursUm, Henry Hastling, Samuel H. Morton (Hanley),
Robert Buck.
329 Tunstall, William Shaw (a), William Jackson (c) (Kidsgrove).
330 Neweastle-under-Lgme, Gregory A. Page, James Harris (Audley),
James Kent (Wolstanton).
331 Longton, Jabez Ingham, William H. Wall (Stoke)k
832 Stafford, Robert Brown, John Skerratt (Rugeley), Josiah
Evans (Cannock).
333 Leeh, Thomas T. Dilks, George E. Allen, Mark Shaw
(Hartington, near Ashbourne), William D. L.
Slack.
334 Uttoxeter, Edward D. Webb, John Percy.
335 Cheadle, James Johnson, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Uttoxeter Circuit.
836 Market'Drayton, William Baker (b), who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers of
the Nantwich Circuit.
Henry Hastlino, Chairman of the District.
John Eolinton, Financial Secretary.
XIX.— THE LIVERPOOL DISTRICT.
337 Liverpool, {Brunswick, ^c.,) William W. SUmp, John Lyth, D.D.,
James A. Macdonald, T. Moorhouse Thorp,
William Robinson (a) ; John Wevill, Supernu'
merary.
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341 Waterloo,
342 Birkenhead,
843 Seacombe,
344 Chester,
345 Tarporley,
346 Mold,
338 Liverpool, {Cranmer, ^e.,) John Knowles, J. Alexander Arm-
strong (Bootle), William H. Groves, B.A.
339 Liverpool, {Pitt-Street, ^c.,) Thomas B. Goodwin, James Finch,
William H. Dallinger (Old Swan), Thomas
. Featherstonehaugh ; Samuel Allen (Wavertree),
William Ricketts, Supernumeraries.
840 Liverpool, {Wesley, ^c,,) John Hay, Thomas Chope, John Holmes
(Woolton), Thomas H« Lomas.
David Hay, Frederick W. Macdonald (Great-
Crosby).
William Cattle, Samuel W. Christophers, Joseph
H. Hargreaves (Rock-Ferry), John H. ShoU
(Heswall, near Neston) ; Peter C. Horton
(Tranmere), Supernumerary.
Edward Day (Egremont), William Brookes (New-
Brighton).
Richard Martin, John Pogson.
Joseph Rippon, William Martin.
James Hind, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Chester Circuit ; Frederick Payne (Mold, Flint-
shire), Supernumerary.
347' Carnarvon and Bangor, Frederick B. Swift, who shall change on
one Sunday in every six weeks with the Minister
of the Holyhead Circuit,
Joseph Willis.
Benjamin B. Waddy, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Minister
of the Llandudno Circuit.
John M. Morrill.
Joshua Priestley, John S. Simon.
Richard Harper, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Wrexham Circuit.
353 IFhitchurch, (Salop,) John Anderson, George Hack (Ellesmere),
John W. Blackett.
James Smith, Isaac Gould.
Lionel D. Reay, Jabez Marrat (Frodsham), Samuel
H. Pink ; Frederick F. Edmunds (Frodsham),
Supernumerary.
356 Widnes, {Warrington,) Joseph Nield, James Monahan.
357 St, Helen* s and Prescot, Thomas Derry, Robert Bentley,
May son Penn (Earlestown) ; Henry B. Britten
(Rainhill), Supernumerary.
Ebenezer £. Jenkins, M.A., Thomas Akroyd ;
Thomas Stead, Supernumerary.
Ezekiel Burton, John W. Crake (Mawdesley),
Thomas H. Mawson.
Henry Oldfield, Joseph Hammond.
I, {Lune-Street, ^c„) Frederick C. Haime, John I. BrittcDi
Henry F. Kelvey.
348 Llandudno,
349 nhyl.
350 Holyhead,
351 Wrexham,
352 Oswestry,
354 Warrington,
355 Runcorn,
358 Southport,
359 Ormskirk,
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362 Preston, {Wesley^ ^e.,) Charles Carter, William L. Wingell.
363 Charley, Joseph Simpson, Joseph Workman.
364 Blackpool, Elijah Jackson, William Lees (Lytham), George
Lester (Fleetwood) ; William Sharpe, Benjamin
Gartside (Poulton-le-Fylde), Thomas Jones (a)
(Lytham), Supernumeraries.
365 Garstang, Samuel Cooke (Scorton), Benjamin Dodd (Gar-
stang).
366 Lancaster, William H. Bambridge, Evan P. Evans ; Thomas
Sheldon, Supernumerary.
367 Newtown, (Montgomeryshire,) John Jones (n), William R. Carlyon ;
John Nicklin (Llanfair, near Welshpool), Super-
numerary.
368 Welshpool, Joseph T. Sanger, William Jeffries.
William W. Stamp, Chairman of the District.
Jambs A. Macdokald, Financial Secretary,
XX.— THE MANCHESTER DISTRICT.
369 Manchester, (Oldham- Street, ^e.,) James Smeeth, Featherstone
Kellett (Newton«Heath), William L. Appleby,
Francis Standfast ; Alexander Hume, Supernu-
merary.
Theological Institution, Didsbury Branch, William Jackson (a).
Governor of tbe Institution-House ; William B.
Pope, Theological Tutor ; John Dury Geden,
Classical Tutor; George Oyston, B. A., Assistant-
Tutor.
Wesleyan Chapel Committee, John Bedford, William Edwards (a),
General Secretaries (Manchester).
370 Manchester, (Irwell-Street, ^c,,) George B. Mellor, Robert
Eardley, B.A. (Pendleton), James Chalmers,
M.A. (S win ton), J. Denholm Brash.
371 Manchester, (Grosvenor^Street, ^c.,) Samuel Romilly Hall,
George Follows, David J. Waller, George S.
Tyler (Fairfield).
372 Manchester, (Great Bridgewater- Street, ^c.,) Samuel Wilkinson,
Joseph Exell (Eccles), George Fleteher (Stret-
ford), John D. Stevens.
373 Manchester, (Oxford-Road, ^c.,) William Hurt, Richard Green,
George Charter ; Thomas H. Walker, Thomas
Hickey, Henry Holmes, Supernumeraries.
374 Manchester, (Radnor- Street, ^c.,) William H. Taylor, John
Jeffreys, Richard Stevens ; Moses Rayner,
Joseph Sykes, Supernumeraries.
375 Manchester, (Gravel-Lane, ^*c.,) Henry Pollinger, Francis J.
Sharr( Higher- Broughton), Thomas T. Lambert.
376 Manchester, (Cheet ham- Hill, ^c.,) William T. Radcliffe, Charles
Garrett, Henry Bone (Black ley) ; James Brooke,
Joseph Lowthian, Edward Walker, Supernu-
meraries.
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877 Manchester^ (Welsh,) Bbenezer Morgan, who shall act ander the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
378 Altrinehamt John Martin (a), John Moore (Sale, Hear Man-
chester), John C. Reddaway (Bowdon); John
M'Owan (Bowdon), Supernumerary.
879 Stockport^ {Tivtot-Dalet ^e.,) William Jessop, John W. Close,
John Rhodes (b), Benjamin G. Wilkinson;
William Bythway (Barlow-Moor, near Dids-
hury), Supernumerary.
880 Stockportf {Hill-Gate, ^c.,) Philip Fowler, Thomas Ayrton ;
Richard Allen (a), Supernumerary «
881 New^MiUs, William H. Robson, George T. Dixon.
882 Glossop, Alfred Lockyer, Andrew I. Wharton (Hadfield).
883 Ashton-undcT'Lyne, Henry Kirkland, William H. Kendall
(Staleybridge), Alfred Wells (Mossley).
884 Hyde, ' Henry Douthwaite, Henry Lewis.
885 Oldham, {Manchester- Street,) Thomas Hardy, John Colwell
(Middleton, near Manchester), Charles A. Col-
lingwood ; Thomas P. Clark (Middleton),
Supernumerary.
886 Oldham, (Wesley,) John Morris, Robert Davidson, M.A. (Shaw);
William lllingworth. Supernumerary.
387 Saddleworth, Thomas Pearson (c) (Upper- Mill, near Manchester),
Samuel Fogg.
Samuel Romxllt Hall, Chairman of the District.
Georob Fletcher, Financial Secretary.
XXT.— THE BOLTON DISTRICT.
888 Bolton, (Bridge- Street, S^c.,) William Williams (a), Henry W.
Jackson, B.A., William N. Milnes.
389 Bolton, (Wesley, ^c.,) Thomas Kent, Joseph Heaton, Albert
Clayton (Edgeworth).
390 Bolton, (Famworth, ^c.,) Joseph Posnett, John Taylor (Stone-
clough, near Manchester).
891 Bolton, (Park-Street, ^c.,) Henry M. Harvard, James Daniel.
. Z92 Rochdale, (Union-Street, S^c.,) William Elton, Robert P.
Downes.
893 Rochdale, (Wesley, ^c.,) John Parkes, Walter Briseombe ;
Richard Heape, Supernumerary.
894 Heywood, Robert J. T. Hawksley, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers of
the Rochdale Union-Street Circuit.
395 Burnley, John G. Cox, John M. Bamford (Brierfield),
Charles W. Prest; James Wilson, Supernu-
merary.
396 Padiham, William Winterburn, John Mackintosh.
397 Bury, George Scott, D.D., John Wood, B.A. (Summer-
seat, near Manchester), Thomas Wilde ; James
P. Fairboum (RadcIifFe, near Manchester),
Supernumerary.
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398 Blackburn^ John Ward, Joseph Officer (Over-Darwen), Edward
J. Smith (Oakenshaw^near Accrington), Sampson
Weaver.
399 Haslingden^ Walter Vercoe, John M. Wamsley, Edwin Mosscrop
(Ramshottom).
400 Jccringion^ John P. Sumner, John T. Waddy, Edward R.
Edwards.
401 Bacupt James Carr, James D. Tetley, John Martin (b).
402 RawtenskUli {near Manchester,) Thomas Wood (a), William
Cullum.
403 Colne, William Watson (a), John Clements (Bamoldswick).
404 Barrowford and Nelson, William Allen (c) (Nelson, near Bum-
ley), John Aldred (Barrowford).
405 Cliiheroe, William Sinclair, David Solomon.
406 Leigh^ Rohert Uaworth, John Emherton, William E.
Codling (Cadishead, near Warrington) ; John
Saul (Tyldesley), Supernumerary.
William Williams (a), Chairman of the District.
Henry W. Jackson, B.A., Financial, Secretary^
XXII.— THE HALIFAX AND BRADFORD DISTRICT.
407 Halifax, (South Parade, S^c.,) William Ford, Thomas Overton ;
James Loutit, Supernumerary.
408 Halifax, ( Wesley, S^c,,) Jacob Morton, Marshall Randies, John
A. Barrowclough, B.A.
409 Huddersjield, {Queeur Street, S^c.,) James Nance, John S. Pawlyn,
Josiah Mee (Almondbury).
410 Huddersfield, (JBuxton^Road, 8^c,,) George Cumock, William D.
Barton, George Kenyon (Linthwaite, near Hud-
dersfield).
411 Holmfirth, Joseph Bate, Frederick Friend.
412 Sowerby-Bridge, John P. Lock wood, John Hooton (Eling-cross,
near Halifax).
413 Stainland, Sampson Reynolds, William Kendrew (Greetland).
414 Todmorden, Jacob Turvey, Daniel Pearson.
415 Hebden-Bridye, near Manchester, John Dowty, M.A., Stephen
Forrest (Mytholmroyd, near Manchester), John
P. Elton.
416 Denby-Dale, John Imisson, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
two Huddersfield Circuits, alternately.
417 Bradford, {Kirhyate, %c.,) Thomas Thompson, M.A.y William
Willan, Thomas Nattrass.
418 Bradford, (Manningham, ^c.,) Samuel Walker, Ebenezer Evans,
Joseph C. Woodcock ; James Dixon, D.D.,
William Lord, Supernumeraries.
419 Bradford, {Eastbrook, S^c,,) George C. Harvard, John Gostick,
Henry Balls, Robert Morton.
420 Bradford, {Great-Horton, S^c.,) David Barley, Enoch *"
(Thornton), James Ritchie.
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421 Keighley^ Willson Brarhford, Edward Watson, Sampson
Cocks (Haworth), William J. Brown (Oakworth),
W. Woodward Spencer; Jonathan J. Bates,
William Sugden (Oakworth), Supernumeraries.
422 Bingley, John Walter, Thomas Hackett.
423 Cullingworth, William H. W. Evans, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
of the Bingley Circuit
424 Shipley, Rohert Cooke, Agur B. Gardiner, George W.
Russell (Saltaire) ; Thomas Dunn, Supernu-
merary,
425 Charlestown, James E. Hargreaves (Baildon, near Leeds), who
shall change on one Sunday in every four weeks
with the Ministers of the Shipley Circuit.
426 Skiptan, John W. Thomas, Edward F. Hardwick ; The-
ophilus Pugh (Gargrave), Supernumerary.
427 Addingham and Ilkley, Giffard Dorey, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
of the Bradford Circuits, successively.
428 CrosS'Hills, William M. Stapleton, Robert Passmore (Icom-
shaw).
429 Grassington, William H, Major, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the
Skipton Circuit ^
430 Settle, William W. Grigg, who shall change on one
Sunday in every quarter with the Ministers of
the Skipton Circuit.
Willson Brailsford, Chairman of the District.
Sampson Cocks, Financial Secretary.
XXIII.— THE LEEDS DISTRICT.
431 Leeds, {Brunswick, 8^c,,) John H. Lord, Stephen P. Harvard,
George E. Young, William Willey ; John Road-
house, Supernumerary.
Wesley an Theological Institution, Headingley Branch : John
Farrar, President of the Conference ; John
Lomas, Theological Tutor; Benjamin Hellier,
Classical Tutor ; George G. Findlay, B.A.,
Assistant-Tutor.
IVoodhousC'Crove Schhoi, {Apperley- Bridge, near Leeds,) Henry
H. Chettle, Governor and Chaplain.
432 Leeds, {Oxford-Place, S^c.,) William Tyson, Thomas Chapmness,
William Bunting (Holbeck).
433 Leeds, {Headingley, <^c.,) John Burton, Charles H. Floyd
(Kirkstall) ; Joseph Floyd (Kirkstall), Supernu-
merary.
434 Leeds, {St. Peter's, ^-c.,) John Tindall, George Walker, William
Unsworth.
435 Leeds, {Wesley, cj-c.,) Richard Brown (a), Herbert Hoare, Hum-
phrey Hughes (Bceston-Hill).
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436 Bramley, (near Leeds,) George Rowe, T. Tapley Short (Airoley),
Edwin O. Coleman (Horsforth), H. Oweji Ratten-
bury (Stanningley), Robert CuUey (Farnley).
437 Wakefield^ Thomas Pearson (b), Peter N. Andrews, Robert
W. Starr.
438 Birstal, Martin Jubb (Birstal, near Leeds), John Brash
(Batley), John H. Grubb (Gomersal, near Leeds),
Charles Dawe (Westgate-Hill).
439 Morley, John Hornby, Edward J. Brailsford.
440 Dewsbury, Edmund Oldfield, John S. Banks, John H.
Morgan (Mirfield).
441 Ossett and Horbury, James Gillings, John Dymond (Horbury).
442 Knaresboroughf John Walters, Isaac Pollitt.
443 Harrogate, Josiah Pearson, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Leeds Circuits, successively ; Richard Felvus,
Supernumerary.
444 Otley, James Kendall, William Wilson (c), John F. Raw
(Burley-in-Wharfedale) ; George Roebuck,
Supernumerary.
445 Paieley 'Bridge, John B. James, Frederick Hunter.
446 Pante/ract, Samuel Simpson (a), Samuel Wray (Knottingley),
Alfred Freeman (b).
447 Castleford, (near Normanton,) Henry Needle, Matthew C.
Pennington.
448 Cleckheaton, Charles G. Turton (Heckmondwike, vid Nor-
manton), William G. Beardmore ; William
Drewett (Heckmondwike), Supernumerary.
449 Yeadon, (near Leeds,) William Slack, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
of the Woodhouse-Grove Circuit.
450 Woodhouse-Grove, (A^erley'Bridge,)'Bi\Qh9x^?eBxi, John Jenkin
(Idle, near Leeds).
JoHjji Farrar, President of the Conference,
Chaiijnan of the District,
Richard Brown (a), Financial Secretary.
XXIV.— THE SHEFFIELD DISTRICT.
451 Sheffield^ (Carver- Street^ ^c.,) Henry L. Church, Joseph
Smithies, William H. Tindall ; John Kirk (b),
Supernumerary.
Wesley College, John Harvard, Governor and Chaplain.
452 Sheffield^ (Norfolk- Street, S^c.,) Joseph Hargreaves, John S.
Workman, Jonathan Henshall, Samuel Sheard,
William Brewins (Attercliffe), George Boggis
(Heeley) ; Henry Padgham (Woodhouse),
Supernumerary.
453 Sheffield, (Ebenezer, ^c.,) Anthony Ward, Robert Posnett,
Charles F. Nightingale ; Thomas Denharo,
Supernumerary.
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454 Sheffield, (Thomcliffe, S^c.,) Charles Povah, John H. Lbxley.
455 Chesterfield, Thomas Harding, Henry Marchbank.
456 Bakewell, Joseph Caley, who shall change on one Sunday in
• every six weeks with the Ministers of the Mat-
lock-Bath add Brad well Circuits, alternately.
457 Bradwellf Jonathan Barrowclough.
458 Rotkerham, John H. Norton, William T. Armstrong, Joseph
Olphert, John Kirk (c) ; John D. Julian,
Supernumerary.
^59 Watk-'upon-Dearne, Thomas H. Hill, Edward A. Wain, Henry
M. Ratcliffe (Hoyland, near Barnsley).
460 Doncaster, John Watson (a), Thomas Wenn, James F.
Broughton, Robert F. Cape (Thome), William
H. Walker.
461 Barnsley 9 William F, Slater, Thomas H. Leale, Henry
H. Vowles (Worsbro* Dale).
462 Retford, Joseph Midgley, George Holbrey, Edwin Dixon ;
John Wilson (a), Supernumerary.
463 Worksop^ Joseph Howard (a), Nehemiah Smith ; John
Bolam, Supernumerary.
Joseph Harorbaves, Chairman of the District*
Anthony Ward, Financial Secretary,
XXV.— THE NOTTINGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT.
464 Nottingham, {Halifax- Place, ^c,,) John Rattenbury, Robert
S. Coe, John J. Twells ; Daniel S. Tatham,
Supernumerary.
465 Nottingham, (Wesley, ^c.,) John Hartley, Joshua Mason, Owen
Davies (Beeston); John H. FauU (Beeston),
Supernumerary.
466 Ilkestone, George Butcher, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the two
Nottingham Circuits, alternately.
467 Mansfield, Henry Hine, Isaac E. Page (Soudiwell), Nathaniel
Stevens.
468 Newark, Robert H. Hare, Robert Leake, John Qunnell;
Robert Beauchamp, Supernumerary.
469 Bingham, Isaac Rodgers, Frederick Haines.
470 Leicester, Edward Nye, Peter Featherstone, Matthew Ingle ;
Jacob Stanley, Supernumerary.
471 Melton-Mmohray, James Eacott, James Bunting.
472 Oakham, James Hartle, Samuel Lock (Uppingham).
473 Stamford, Alfred Levell, Samuel Dodge.
474 Grantham, William Swallow, William G, Pascoe; Andrew
Mackintosh, Supernumerary.
475 Peterborough, Albert H. M*Tier, John Newell (Crowland),
Walter Fuller.
476 Loughborough, Edmund Lockyer, Henry G. FauU.
*7 Castk'Donington, John Dixon (a), W. Theophilus Davison, B.A.
(Melbourne).
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478 Derby, John Rhodes (a), John S. Fordham, John M.
Filter, John H. Rogers.
479 Ashbourne^ Joseph I. Page, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Derby Circuit
480 Belper, Robert W. Pordige, William Calvert.
481 Ripley, {near Derby,) Henry Cattle, T. Galland Hartley; James
J. Topham, Supernumerary.
482 Ashby-de^la^Zauch, Joseph Sutton, James W. Winspear (Wpod-
ville, near Burton-on-Trent), John Gibson (a)
(Swannington), Robert Renton ; Benjamin
Frankland (Swadlincote), Supernumerary.
483 Burton-on-Trent, Charles Nightingale, Winterley Crouch.
484 Matlock-Bath, William R. C. Cockill, Ulric H. Allen (Wirks-
worth) ; Frederick Slight, Supernumerary.
John Rattenbury, Chairman of the District.
* Robert S. Cos, Financial Secretary.
XXVI.— THE LINCOLN DISTRICT.
485 Lincoln^ Michael Johnson, Samuel M'Aulay, Henry R.
Burton, John Clegg.
486 Sleaford, Ebenezer Moulton, (a), Richard W. Butterworth,
' Thomas Harvey.
487 Market'Rasen, Samuel Timms, Benjamin N. Haworth, John
Palmer.
488 Louth, William Lindley, Henry Hayman, James Wright,
Edmund Holroyd.
489 Horncastle, Thomas Heeley, Thomas Brighouse ; Samuel Joll,
Supernumerary.
490 Bardney, Seth Dixon (a), George H. Brown.
491 Alford, Thomas Wilkinson, James Cooke (b), Henry
Valentine ; Thomas Cocking, Supernumerary.
492 Coningsby, George Buckley, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the
Horncastle Circuit.
493 Spilsby, Felix H. Pickworth, Edward Brioe; John Nic-
holson^ Supernumerary.
494 Boston, Alexander Puddicombe, William Barrowclougb,
Charles D. Newman.
495 Wairifleet, George Cartwright, Richard Groves (Wrangle).
496 Spalding, William Robinson (a), Christopher B. Sykes (Hoi-
beach), William H. Dale.
497 Bourne, William Jackson (b), who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
of the Stamford Circuit.
l Michael Johnson, Chairman of the District.
William Lindlet, Financial Secretary,
XXVII.— THE HULL DISTRICT.
498 Hull, {Waltham-Street, ^c.,) John H. James, D.D., Secretary
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of the Conference, Samuel Lord, John Henahall,
George S. Weston.
499 Hull, (George-Yard, ^c.,) John H. Beech, Thomas Bracken -
bjiry, George H. Smith ; Robert Jackson (Sutton),
Supernumerary.
600 Beverley, John Tucker, Ebenezer A. Gardiner.
501 Dr^ld, Robert Lewis (a), William J. Frankland, Ralph
M. Spoor.
502 Howde»t Hugh Johnson, . Theophilus S. Gregory, William
C. Williams.
503 Patringtatif Edward Russell, William Russell (Hedon, near
Hull).
504 Hornsea, Henry Keet, Joseph H. Cadman.
505 Grimsby, {George- Street,) James Little, Wesley Brunyate,
Amos White.
506 Grimsby, (Caisior and Laceby^) Timothy R. Moxon (Caistor),
William M. Kidman (Waltham).
507 Gainsborough, Henry Banks, David Jones (a).
508 Epworth, {near Batvtry), Edward B. Pinder, William D. Johnson
(Owston-Ferry, near Bawtry).
509 Snaith, John Eaton, Josiah Felvus ; Thomas Pearson (a)
(Drax, near Selby), Supernumerary.
510 Goole, John Gilbert, Charles W. L. Christien.
511 Brigg, William Satchell, John Brown (c) ; Thomas Short,
Thomas Brown, Supernumeraries.
512 Barton-on-Humber, Henry Richardson, Edmund B. Warters
(Ulceby), William Parsonson (Winterton, vid
Brigg), Major F. Peet.
513 Bridlington, John Shipham (Bridlington-duay), Thomas Horton
(Bridlington), William Morgan (b) (Bridlington) ;
Matthew Banks (Bridlington), Supernumerary.
John H. James, D.D., Secretary of the Conference,
Chairman of the District,
John H. Beech, Financial Secretary,
XXVIIL— THE YORK DISTRICT.
514 York, {New-Street, ^'C,) James Grose, James Allen (b), John
C. Greaves, James E. Clapham ; William Jewett,
Joseph Mortimer, Supernumeraries.
515 York, {Wesley, 8^c,,) James P. Dunn, Joseph Whiteside.
516 Tadcaster, Henry Graham, George Wood, James Taylor (b)
(Boston-Spa).
517 Pocklington, George Patterson, Abel Burgess, Luke Scott
(Market-Weighton).
518 Malton, Joseph Dyson, Edwin Hay ward, Joseph Finne-
more ; John I. Muff, Supernumerary.
519 Easingwold, Miles B. Pickering, George G. S. Thomas.
520 Helmsley, Thomas Craven, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Kirby-Moorside Circuit.
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521 Scarborough, Thomas Brookes, William D, Williams, Josiah
Banham.
522 Skerburn, John T. Harwood, William B. Saul, M.A.
523 Filey, Anthony G. Ward, Richard Butterworth (Hun-
manhy).
524 Pickering, Samuel Brocksop, Frederick Hart.
525 Kirby-Moorside, Joseph R. Clerainson, William E, Gardner.
526 Thirsk, John Harrop, Charles Brighouse; John Parry,
Alexander T. Weir, Supernumeraries.
527 Northallerton, George Gregor, Joseph Charlesworth (Brompton).
528 Ripen, George Russell, Joseph Morris (Boroughbridge,
near York), Alfred Elvidge.
529 Selby, Thomas Sheers, William Foster, Joseph Rhodes (a).
[James Grose, Chairman of the District,
James P. Dunn, Financial Secretary.
XXIX,— THE WHITBY AND DARLINGTON DISTRICT.
530 Whitby, George Abbott, William King, William Middleton.
531 Danby, David Williams (Danby, Yarm, Yorkshire), who
shall change on one Sunday in every six weeks
with the Ministers of the Whitby Circuit.
Thomas M. Rodham, John E. Doubleday (Eston).
Samuel Taylor, John Westlake (Redcar).
James Hughes, Joseph B. Dawson, Arthur B.
Holford.
William Bond, Joseph Adams, John W. Marrls.
536 Middlesborough, George Bamley, James L. Posnett ; Harry
Pedley, Supernumerary.
537 Hartlepool, John Rossell, George Barlow (West-Hartlepool).
638 Barnard' Castle, William Fern, William J. Hedley ; James
Rosser (Barningham), Supernumerary.
539 Bishop-Auckland, John Talbot, Abel Wood (Spennymoor), Wil-
liam M. Armistead (Crook), Thomas Hepton.
540 Middleham, John Malvern, John Watson (b).
541 Halves and Sedbergh, Joseph M. Browne, who shall change on
one Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Middleham Circuit ; William Moister
(Sedbergh), Supernumerary.
Thomas Waterhouse, Arthur A. Southerns.
George Smith (c), Thomas Rowson (Gunnerside).
James Faulkner, John Priestley (Masham).
John Talbot, Chairman of the District.
James Hughes, Financial Secretary,
XXX.— THE NEWCASTLE DISTRICT.
545 NewcastU-upon-Tyne, {Brunswick, 8^c,,) William Andrews,
Frederick Griffiths, Amos Dyson.
546 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, {Blenheim- Street, ^c.,) John Fletcher,
George Latham, Joshua Haigh.
532 Stokesley,
533 Guisborough,
534 Darlington,
535 Stockton,
542 Richmond,
543 Reeth,
544 Bedale,
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547 Gatesheadf Thomas Haslam, Alfred Freeman (a), John £,
Pater, William Oldfield,
648 North^Shields, William W. Duke, Mark Davenport, William
C. Lawry (Tynemouth); George Turner (a),
Elijah Toyne, Supernumeraries.
549 South' Shields, John Kirk (a), Robert Stephenson, B.A., Alfred
J. French, B.A. (East-Jarrow), Forster Crozier
( Jarrow-on-Tyne ) ; Humphrey Stevenson,
Supernumerary.
550 Blyth, Samuel J. Smith, James Cuthbertson.
551 Morpeth, Edward Horton, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Blyth Circuit.
552 Sunderland, (Sans-Street, ^c,,) Thomas Vasey, Peter Mackenzie,
Joseph Dawson.
553 Sunderland, {Fawcett- Street, S^c,,) Edward Jones (a), John
H. Anderson.
554 Sunderland, (Whitburn-Street, S^c,,) George Savery, Thomas
W. Johnstone.
555 Houghton-'le' Spring, Richard Petch, William Watson (b).
556 Durham, John Booth, James W. Eacott, John S. Vint
(Coxhoe), Edward Thompson (Chester-le-
Street
557 Wolsingham, Charles H. Bishop, Henry Gibson (St. John's,
Weardale), John Stembridge (Stanhope).
558 Hexham, John W. Henderson, George Reid (Corbridge),
Richard Crozier.
559 Shotley-Bridge, Richard Stepney, Thomas W.Blanshard, Thomas
Hind (Black-Hill).
560 Alston^ Thomas Cannell, John R. Bennett (Haltwistle),
George Hepplewhite.
561 AllendaU'Town, William Stevinson, Joseph Hall (Limestone-
Brae, Haydon-Bridge).
562 Alnwick, Henry Badger, Joseph Symes (Amble).
563 Berwick, William Limmex, who shall change on one Sun-
day in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Alnwick Circuit.
Thomas Vasey, Chairman of the District.
Alfred Freeman (a), Financial Secretary.
XXXI.— THE CARLISLE DISTRICT.
564 Carlisle, Hugh Jones (a), Wesley Butters, James Morrison.
665 Brampton, (near Carlisle,) Jonathan Cadman, who shall change
on one Sunday in every quarter with the
Ministers of the Carlisle Circuit.
566 Whitehaven, George Hagen, William H. Moseley.
567 Workington, Robert N. Barritt, who shall change on one Sunday
in every month with the Ministers of the White-
haven and the Wigton and Maryport Circuits,
alternately.
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568 Cockermouth and Keswick, George H. Chambers, Thomas Har-
greaves (Keswick).
569 Appleby and Kirkhy- Stephen, Thomas Hen wood, George H.
Shafto (Kirkby-Stephen).
570 PenrUh, William Chambers, George F. Maugham, George
Quiggin (Kirk-Oswald), John H. Corson*
571 Wigton and Maryport, Charles J. Barton, Silas Jones (Mary port).
572 Kendal, Tilney Rising, John Burdon (Ambleside), Thomas
Nicholson.
573 Ulverstane, Edward Abraham, Theophilus D. Anderson, B.A*
(Barrow-in-Furness), Alexander F. Fogwell
(Dalton-in-Furness) •
574 Dumfries^ William Sellers, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quaf ter with the Ministers of the Carlisle
Circuit.
Hugh Jones (a). Chairman of the District,
Edward Abraham, Financial Secretary.
XXXIL— THE ISLE OF MAN DISTRICT.
575 Douglas, William Faulkner, W. Rodwell Jones, Harrison
Fenwick.
576 Castletown, Robert Cass, James Bolton.
577 Ramsay, Joseph Garrett, George Robinson (b), Thomas
Austin.
578 Peel, Joseph Hirst, Robert Odery.
William Faulkner, Chairman of the District,
XXXIII.— THE EDINBURGH AND ABERDEEN DISTRICT.
579 Edinburgh, G. Stringer Rowe, W. Wheatley Smith (Bathgate),
William Griffiths.
580 Leiih, Samuel Abell, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Edinburgh and Dunbar Circuits, alternately, k.
581 Dunhar, Thomas J. Macartney, who shall change on one
Sunday in every quarter with the Ministers of
the Edinburgh and Leith Circuits, alternately.
582 Greenock, Joseph Cranswick, who shall change on one Sun-
day in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Glasgow ^Cathcart-Road) Circuit.
588 Glasgow, (John-Street, S^c.^ Edward A. Telfer, James P. Keeley.
584 Glasgow, [St, Thomas's, ^c.,) William H. Cave, who shall change
on one Sunday in every six weeks with the
Ministers of the Glasgow (John-Street) Circuit ;
David Stewart, Supernumerary.
£85 Glasgow, (jCathcart-Road, S^c.,) William Maltby, W. Boswell
Lowther.
586 Glasgow, (jClaremont'Street, ^c.,) John F. Moody ; Roger Moore,
Supernumerary.
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587 Dumbarton^ Joseph R. Hewitson who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Glasgow (Claremont-Street) Circuit
588 Airdrie^ John Tesse3'inan, who shall change on one Sun-
day in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Wallacestone Circuit.
589 Wallacestone^ Edward Baylis (Redding-by-Falkirk), William
Waters (Kilsyth).
690 Stirling and Dome, T. Inglis Walsh, who shall preach at Wallace-
stone on one Sunday in every six weeks.
591 AyTf Newton R. Penny, George M. CoUedge (Ste-
warton), William Greenwood (Girvan),
592 Aberdeen, John Bell (a), James Fletcher (Peterhead),
William Stevinson, B.A. (Inverurie).
593 Dundee, {fVard-Road,) Henry J. Pope.
594 Dundee, (Wellington^ Street,) Thomas L. Parker, who shall change
on one Sunday in every month with the Minis-
ter of the Dundee (Ward-Road) Circuit
595 Perth, Joseph Butters, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Dundee Circuits.
596 Arbroath and Montrose, John W. Moody, George E. Shears,
B.A. (Montrose).
597 Banff, Richard Webb, John M. Mangles (Portessie).
598 Inverness, John Drake.
John Drake, Chairman of the District.
Henry J. Pope, Financial Secretary,
XXXIV.— THE ZETLAND-ISLES DISTRICT.
599 Lerwick, George Hobson, James Drummond.
600 Dunrossness, John C. Stuart.
601 Walls, Thomas H. Horrell.
602 Northmavin and Delting, Joseph Bacon.
603 North Isles, James A. Rimmer (Unst).
N.B. 1. The Ministers in the Zetland Isles shall
change regularly with each other, under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
2. The Zetland-Isles District is placed under the
supervision of the Home-Missionary Committee.
3. Subscriptions especially in aid of the work of God
in the Zetland Isles may be paid to the Trea-
surers of the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund.
George Hobsok, Chairman of the District,
APPOINTMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF WESLEYANS
IN THE ARMY AND ROYAL NAVY.
The Camp, Alder shot, Richard Hardy, Henry E. Thompson.
Chatham Garrison, Richard W. Allen.
The Camp, Shorncliffe, Benjamin Broadley.
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Portsmouth Garrison^ Joseph Webster.
Dublin Garrison, James Tobias.
The Camp, Curragh, John Duncan.
Garrison and Naval Port of Malta, William S. Caldecott, John P.Lowe.
Gibraltar Garrison, Richard B. Lyth.
Bermuda^ Stephen Humphry.
APPOINTMENTS OF HOME-MISSIONARY MINISTERS.
No. of
Circuit.
1 London, {City^Road,) George H. Camburn.
London, {German Mission,) William H. Johnston.
Sandhurst, {Berks,) Joseph B. Alger.
2 London, {Hoxton,) William D. Sarjeant
6 London, {Hackney,) Edward Burton.
8 London, (Spitalfields,) John Jones (b).
9 London, {BethnaUGreen,) George Scott (b).
11 London, {Bom^ James S. Cooke.
12 London^ (Canning" Town,) Stephen Cox.
13 Stratford, Alexander M*Aulay.
16 Saffron-Walden, J. Holland Brown.
18 Southend and Leigh, James H. Taylor.
22 Watford, William Ludlow.
23 Uxbridge, John Gibson (b).
25 London, {South-East,) Joseph Dixon.
31 London, (Bayswater,) Nebemiah Cumock (b).
32 London^, {Batter sea,) William Hudson.
40 Croydon, Jacob Stephenson, B.A.
41 Kingston and Cobham, Joseph HolliSi Alfred Llewellyn.
42 Chertsey, Alfred Sargent.
46 Eastbourne, James S. Hill.
49 Guildford, Henry J. Sykes, Joseph C, Harrop.
50 Petersjield, Andrew Baxter.
88 Norwich, James S. Bellman.
]28 Bournemouth, George C. Mayes.
133 Southampton, Jonathan Foster.
142 Jersey, {French,) Philip Le Gresley.
186 Williion, Henry Small wood (d).
218 Warminster, Thomas H. Penrith.
237 Builth, Joseph Shrimpton.
242 Aberystwyth, David Thomas.
245 Treherbert, i^c, Hugh WilliamB.
285 Hanley, Ishmael Evans. ^
288 Birmingham, {New^Town Row, ^c.,) Thomas Cross.
303 Malvern, David Griffiths.
317 Leominster, William Hare.
326 Crewe, Isaac Harding.
339 Liverpool, {Pitt-Street,) Thomas Featherstonehaugfa.
342 Birkenhead, John H. ShoU.
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Circuit.
848 Llandudno, Joseph Willis.
349 Rhyl, Benjamin B. Waddy.
353 Whitchurch, (Salop,) George Hack.
361 Preston, (Lune- Street,) Henry F. Kelvey.
384 Hyde, ^ Henry Lewis.
387 Saddleworth, Samuel Fogg.
422 Bingley, Thomas Hackett.
424 Saltaire, George W. Russell.
436 Famley, Robert Culley.
452 Sheffield, {Norfolk- Street,) George Boggis.
453 Sheffield, (Ebenezer,) Charles F. Nightingale. '
454 Shield, (Thornclife,) John H. Loxley.
458 Rotherham, John Kirk (c).
460 Doncaster, WiUiam H. Walker.
461 Bamsley, Henry H. Vowles.
523 Filey, Anthony G. Ward, Richard Butterworth.
539 Bishop- Auckland, Abel Wood.
548 Tynemouth, William C. Lawry.
564 Carlisle, James Morrison.
572 Ambleside, John Burdon.
579 Bathgate, W. Wheatley Smith.
583 Glasgow, {John- Street^ James P. Keeley.
585 Glasgow, {Cat heart- Road,) W. Boswell Lowther.
586 Glasgow, {Claremont- Street,) John F. Moody.
587 Dumbarton, Joseph Hewitson.
591 Stewarton, George M. Colledge. ^
Girvan, William Greenwood.
597 Portessie, John M. Mangles.
599 Lerwick, George Hobson, James Drummond.
600 Dunrossness, John C. Stuart.
601 Walls, Thomas H. Horrell.
602 Northmavin and Belting, Joseph Bacon.
603 North Isles, {Unst,) James A. Rimmer.
IRELAND.
I.— THE DUBLIN DISTRICT.
604 Dublin, (Stephen' s-Green, Centenary Chapel, 8^c.,) Joseph W.
M*Kay, Wallace M'Mullen (Sandymount),
Richard S. D. Campbell; Thomas Meredith
(Sandymount), Robert Boyd, Supernumeraries.
N.B. Robert G. Cather, LL.D., is, by permission
of the Conference, employed in England in the
service of a religious Society.
^xional School, Thomas A. M^Kee, Governor and Chaplain.
Garrison, James Tobias.
\h Camp, John Duncan.
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605 Dublin, {Abbey- Street, S^c,,) William G. Price, Robert Crawford
Johnson, James Morrow.
606 Dublin, (Rathmines,) Thomas Moran ; Robert Masaroon, D.D.,
Supernumerary.
607 Dublin, {Cork-Street,) Robert Huston, who shall change once
in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Rathmines Circuit.
608 Dublin^ {BlackhalUPlace,) Edward Best, who shall change once
in every three weeks with the Ministers of the
Abbey-Street Circuit.
609 Kingstown, Charles L. Grant, John Moore (Blackrock), James
Thompson.
610 Drogheda, Benjamin Bayly, William Quaile (Dundalk) ; John
Carey, Supernumerary.
61 1 WickloWf Irvine Johnston.
612 Rathdrum, William Lough (Arklow), James M. Sayers.
613 Tullamore, Frederick Elliott, Samuel Bates ; John Hughes
(Ballybrittas), Supernumerary.
614 Maryborough, Samuel Weir.
615 Abbeyleiz, Samuel Duniop, who shall change once in every
four weeks with the Minister at Maryborough.
616 Longford, William Christie, James Nixon ; John Nelson
(Aughry-House, Dromod), Supernumerary.
617 Aihlone, George G. Ballard.
General Mission in Leinster and Ulster, William G. Campbell
(Blackrock, Dublin).
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
1 Lucan and Trim, Samuel Patterson (Celbridge), John Foster (Trim).
2 Bray, Gibson M^Millen {Missions and Schools), Samuel
Hollingsworth ; Thomas T. N. Hull (Dalkey),
Supernumerary.
Joseph W. M*Kat, Chairman of the District.
Wallace M'Mullen, Secretary,
II.— THE WATERFORD DISTRICT.
618 Waterford, William Crook, D.D.
619 Clonmel, John C. Storey.
620 Carlow, Thomas Pearson, John H. Martin (Athy); John S.
Bassett, Supernumerary.
621 Newtownbarry, Charles Wood, Martin Hynes ; Henry J. Giles
(Monamolin, Gorey), Supernumerary.
622 Wexford, John Hazelton, Stewart Smith.
MISSIONARY station.
3 Kilkenny, Edward Harte, Hugh Moore (b).
William Crook, D.D., Chairman of the District,
John Hazelton, Secretary.
III.— THE CORK DISTRICT.
623 C(yrk, William Gorman, Wesley Guard.
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624 Queenstown and Passage-West^ Robert Hazleton, James Coote
(Passage- West).
625 Bandon^ Henry Evans, Walter H. Price (Dunraanway) ;
Thomas Waugh, Supernumerary.
626 Clonakiliy^ John Walker, Alexander English.
627 SkibbereeUf John Donald, Edward De Courcy.
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
4 YoiLghalf John Liddy, Supernumerary.
5 Fermoy, Robert Black.
6 Kinsale, One to be sent.
7 Berekaveri'Mines, Robert Knowles.
8 Tralee, William fi. Monahan, Richard Duke ; John Nasb
(Kenmare), Supernumerary.
John Donald, Chairman of the District,
William Gorman, Secretary,
IV.— THE LIMERJCK DISTRICT.
628 Limerick f Oliver M*Cutcheon; James B. Gillman, Super-
numerary.
629 Adare and Rathkeale, James Murdock (Ratbkeale).
630 Roscrea and Parsonstown, Thomas W. Baker, Edward C. West.
631 Cloughjordan, John Good (Borrisokane).
General Mission in Munster and Connaught, John Carson (Thurles).
MISSIONARY stations. /
9 Ballinasloet Thomas Foster.
10 Nenagh, Jeremiah Wilson.
1 1 Kilrushf Edward M. Banks.
12 EnniSf Richard T, Tracy, Supernumerary. Letters to
be addressed to Limerick.
13 Galway, Mortlock Long.
14 Oughterard and Clifden, Henry Geddes (Clifden).
Oliver M'Cutcheon, Chairman of the District,
James Murdock, Secretary.
v.— THE SLIGO DISTRICT.
632 Sligo, James C. Bass, John O. Park.
633 Casllebary Robert A. Devers.
634 Ballina and Killala, Edward Guard, William R. Starkey.
635 Drumshambo and Boyle^ James Collier, A. E. Kinmouth.
636 Manorhamilton^ Hugh C. Walshe (Blacklion), Andrew Rutledge,
William Crawford, M.A.
missionary station.
15 Westport, Colin M*Kay, who shall change on one Sunday in
every four weeks with the Minister of the
Castlebar Circuit.
James C. Bass, Chairman of the District
Colin M*Kay, Secretary,
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VI.— THE ENNISKILLEN DISTRICT.
637 Enniskillen, Charles H. Crookshank, M.A., George R. Wedg-
wood.,
638 Brookborough, George Barnes, John Nichol.
639 IrvinestowTiy John S. M*Dade, William C. North; John R.
Porter, Supernumerary,
640 Bally shannon, Hugh M'Gahie, Samuel A, Robertson.
641 Clonesj James Edwards, Thomas Wiley.
642 Cootehill, Robert Hewitt, John Magill.
643 Cavan, James Black.
644 Killeshandra, Joseph Johnston, who shall change once in every
four weeks with the Minister of the Cavan
Circuit.
General Mission in Ulster, George Kirkpatrick (Killeshandra).
Robert Hewitt, Chairman of the District,
John S. M'Dade, Secretary.
VII.— THE LONDONDERRY DISTRICT.
645 Londonderry f James Robertson, Robert S. Lee.
646 Coleraine, James Donnelly ; John Hill (Portrush), Super-
numerary.
647 Newtownlimavaddy, William R. Carson.
648 Ballycastle, John Gilbert.
649 Castlederg^ Alexander Fullerton, John Hadden.
650 Omagh, James Hughes, Gabriel Clarke; William Mulloy
(Fintona), Supernumerary.
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
16 Strabane and Rathmelton, Robert Hamilton, Thomas M'Lorinan.
17 Donegal, Robert J, Meyer.
18 Dunkineely, Robert Johnson, George Donaldson (Ardara).
19 Innishowen, Francis Douglas (Moville).
James Hughes, Chairman of the District.
James Donnelly, Secretary.
VIII.— THE BELFAST DISTRICT.
651 Belfast, {Donegall- Square,) George Vance.
052 Belfast, (Frederick- Street,) John D. Powell, John W. Jones.
(Jennymouni,) James Megarry, B.A.
653 Belfast, {Falls-Road,) Robert G. Jones.
654 Belfast, (Agnes- Street,) William P. Appelbe, LL.D., who shall
change on one Sunday in every month with the
Minister of the Falls-Road Circuit.
655 Belfast, (University-Road,) John J. Landers.
(Wesley-Place,) John B. Wallace, M.A.
Methodist College, William Arthur, M.A., Principal and Theo-
logical Tutor ; Robert Crook, LL.D., Head
Master ; Benjamin Ralph, B.A., Assistant-
Tutor ; Robinson Scott, L) D., Treasurer.
N.B.— Dr. Scott will continue his services on behalf of the
Endowment Fund.
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656 Belfast^ (Ligoniel^) Robert ColHer, who sball change once in
every month with the Minister of Jennymount.
657 Belfast^ {Eliza- Street,) William H. Quarry, who shall change
once in every month with the Minister of the
Donegall-Square Circuit.
658 Holywood^ William Gather.
659 Ballyclare, Henry E. Henry, John M'William.
660 Donaghadee, John Greer.
661 Newtownards, John Wilson.
Olastry and Portaferry, Samuel Hutchinson.
662 Carrickfergus, John W. Ballard, Charles Robertson (Larne);
Thomas Ballard, Supernumerary. ^
663 Magherafelty James Donald, William C. Doonan (Cookstown). \
664 Lishum, Richard Maxwell, William Hoey (b).
665 Dromore^ John Oliver.
MISSIONARY STATIONS.
20 Downpatrick, Samuel Cowdy (b), Nicholas J. Warner.
21 Ballymena, James Carey (Antrim), Charles Baskin.
22 Belfast {Bally macarrett,) George Alley, Andrew M'llwaine.
23 Combevy William Hoey (a). Supernumerary.
William P. Appblbe, LL.D., Chairman of the District,
Robert G. Jones, Secretary.
IX.— THE PORTADOWN DISTRICT.
666 Portadown^ John Dwyer, William Nicholas, Lindsay Parker.
667 Netory, Wilson J. Storey, Richard Cole.
668 DungannoUy Thomas Cooke, John O. Price.
669 Stetoartstown, Thomas Greer.
670 Armagh, Andrew Armstrong, Hugh T. Roulston.
671 Lurgan, John Gilcriest, John £. Green ; John Armstrong,
Supernumerary.
672 Moira, Robert M. Morrison.
673 Tandragee, Edward Johnston, Henry Ball (Gilford) ; Samuel
Cowdy (a). Supernumerary.
674 Banhridge, James Oliver.
675 Monaghan, ^c, William B. Lebert, Thomas Knox (Castle-
blayney) ; William Bumside, Supernumerary.
676 Aughnacloy, Robert Geale.
John Dwyer, Chairman of the District.
John Gilcriest, Secretary.
N.B. John Higgins and James B. Atkins, Super-
numeraries, have permission to emigrate.
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MISSIONS.
I.— EUROPE.
IRELAND.
1 Luean and TVtm, Samuel Patterson (Celbridge), John Foster
(Trim).
2 Bray, Gibson M'Millen {Missions and Schools)^ Samuel
Hollingsworth; Thomas T. N. Hull (Dalkey),
Supernumerary.
8 Kilkenntf, Edward Harte» Hugh Moore (b).
4 Youghaif John Liddy, Supernumerary.
5 Fermoy^ Robert Black.
6 KinsaUj One to be sent
7 Berehaven^Mines, Robert Knowles.
8 IValee,
9 BalUnashet
10 Nenaghf
11 Kilrush,
12 EnniSf
13 Galway,
William B. Monahan, Richard Duke ; John Nash
(Kenmare), Supernumerary.
Thomas Foster.
Jeremiah Wilson.
Edward M. Banks.
Richard T. Tracy, Supernumerary. Letters to be
addressed to Limerick.
Mortlock Long.
14 Oughterard and Clifden, Henry Geddes (Clifden).
15 Westpartf Colin M'Kay, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Minister of the
Castlebar Circuit.
1 6 Sirabane and Rathmelton, Robert Hamilton, Thomas M'Lorinan.
1 7 Donegal, Robert J. Meyer.
18 Dunkineely, Robert Johnson, Oeorge Donaldson (Ardara).
19 Innishowen, Francis Douglas (Moville).
20 Downpatrick, Samuel Cowdy (b), Nicholas J. Warner.
21 Ballymena, James Carey (Antrim), Charles Baskin*
22 Belfast, {BallymaearreU,) George Alley, Andrew M'llwaine.
28 Comber, William Hoey (a). Supernumerary.
OBNBRAL MI88IONARIB8.
24 Leinster and Ulster, William G. Campbell (Blackrock, Dublin),
George Kirkpatrick (Killeshandra).
25 Munster and Connaught, John Carson (Thurles).
FRANCE.
26 Paris, (English Work,) William Gibson, B.A.
27 Rheims, (English Work,) John Mearns, Supernumerary.
28 Boulogne, (English Work,) Joseph Gaskin.
GERMANY.
WURTEMBERO, BADEN, BAVARIA, AND AUSTRIA.
29 Waiblingen, John C. Barratt ; Matthias Class (Winnenden),
German Minister ; Johann Georg Ziegler (Stutt-
gart), Assistant German Minister.
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30 Stuttgart, {English,) To be supplied by the. Minister at Waiblingen.
31 Cannstatt, (English,) To be supplied by the Minister at Waib-
lingen.
32 Prevorst, Jacob Klenk (Murrhardt), German Minister ;
Johann Christian Koenig, Karl Christoph
Beutenmiiller (Backnang), Assistant German
Ministers.
33 Hall, Michael Wiedmann, German Minister.
34 Kirchberg, Crailsheim, Georg Henrich Funck, Assistant German »
Minister.
35 Oberurhacht Johann Gottlieb Steinlen, German Minister.
36 Steinenberg^ To be supplied.
87 Alfdarf, Christian Gottlieb Hiller, German Minister.
88 Ulm, Blaubeiiren, ^c, {Bavaria,) Wilhelm Bantel, Assistant
German Minister.
39 Adelsheim, (Grand Duchy of Baden,) Christian Reiz, Assistant
German Minister.
40 Vienna^ {Austria,) Christian Dieterle, German Minister.
John C. Barratt, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent.
ITALY.
(northern division.)
41 Padua, Henry J. Piggott, B.A. ; Giacomo Roland,
Italian Minister.
42 Vicenza, Alberigo Bossi, Italian Minister.
43 Parma, Bartolommeo Gaultieri, Italian Minister.
44 Mesizano and FicO'bellignano, Giuseppe Moreno, Italian Minister.
45 Spezia, Ferdinando Bosio, Italian Minister.
46 Intra, Benedetto Lissolo, Italian Minister.
47 Cremona, Donato Patucelli, Italian Minister.
48 Pavia, Giovanni Annigoni, Assistant Italian Minister.
49 Florence, To be supplied.
50 Asola and Aquanegra, Gaetano Zocco, Assistant Italian Minister.
(southern division.)
51 Naples, Thomas W. S. Jones ; Francesco Sdarelli, Italian
Minister.
52 CasertOf To be supplied.
53 Capri, To be supplied.
54 Salerno, Giuseppe Carile, Italian Minister.
55 Cosema, Luigi Girone, Italian Minister.
56 Messina, {Sicily,) Giuseppe Spaziante, Italian Minister.
Henrt J. PiGGOTT, B.A., Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent,
SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.
Richard B
An agent.
59 Oporto, An agent.
57 Gibraltar, Richard B. Lyth.
58 Barcelona, An agent.
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II.— ASIA.
CEYLON.
I.— THE SINGHALESE DISTRICT.
. (south.)
60 Colombo, South, {Colpetty^) John Scott (b) ; John Henry AbeyasS-
kara, Native Minister.
61 Colombo, North, (The Pettah,) Robert Tebb ; Daniel Henry
Pereira, Henry Marthenez, Native Ministers ;
Peter Gerhard de Zylva, Supernumerary.
62 Kandy, George Bangh ; David FonsSka, Native Minister.
63 Negombo, Peter Bartholomew Pereira, Native Minister.
{Katana^ A Catechist, under the care of the Minister of the
Negombo Circuit
64 Seedua, Henry Pereira, Native Minister.
65 Minuangoda, Peter Salgado, Native Minister.
N.B. The Superintendent of the Colombo North
Circuit is directed to visit Negombo, Seedua,
or Minuangoda, once in every six weeks. The
Ministers of the Seedua and Minuangoda Cir-
cuits are to change on one Sunday in every six
weeks.
66 Wellewatta, David de Silva, Native Minister.
67 QalkUae, A Catechist, under the care of the Minister of the
Wellewatta Circuit.
68 Angulany, Paul Rodrigo« Native Minister.
69 Morotto, (Rawattawatta,) Oberis Jansz Goonesekara, Native Minis-
ter.
70 Morotto, {Mulla,) Joseph Fernando, Native Minister.
N.B. The Ministers of the two Morotto Cir-
cuits are to change on one Sunday in every
month.
71 Watlalpola, Hendrick Fernando, Native Minister.
72 Pantura, Don David Pereira, Native Minister.
N.B. The Ministers of the Wattalpola and Pantura
Circuits are to change on one Sunday in every
month.
73 Caltura, John Adrian Poulier, Native Minister.
74 Amblamgoda, Don Peter Gerhard Ferdinando, Native Minister.
75 Galle, John Shipstone; George Edward Goonewar-
dane, Philip Raymond Wilienberg, Native
Ministers.
76 Belligam, A Catechist, under the care of the Superintendent
of the Galle Circuit.
77 Matura, James Alfred Spaar, Native Minister.
78 Sapugoda, Zaccheus Nathanielz, Native Minister.
79 Goddapitiya, Solomon Pieris, Native Minister.
N.B. — The Superintendent of the Galle Circuit is
directed to visit Amblamgoda, Matura, or God-
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dapitiyia, onoe in every six weeks. Solomon
Fieris is appointed to visit the Morowa Corle.
John Scott (b), Chairman of the Dittrict^ and General
Superintendent.
II.— THE TAMIL DISTRICT.
(north.)
80 Jaffna, (Pettah,) John Rilner, One wanted. Educational Depart-
ment; Joseph Benjamin, Native Minister.
Daniel Poor Niles, Native Minister (Central
School>
81 Jaffna, (ff^annarponne,) Henry de Silva, Native Minister.
82 Puttoor, A Catecbist.
83 Point-Pedro, John O. Rhodes ; Samuel S. Nlles, Native
Minister.
84 Cattavelly, A Catechist.
85 Trineomalee, Edmund Rigg ; William Murugasu, Native
Minister. A Catechist.
86 BaUicaloa, {PulearUeevo,) John Brown (d) ; John Wesley Philips,
Native Minister.
87 Eravr, A Catechist.
88 Batticaha, {Karavaku,) James Marrimuttoo, Native Minister.
N.B. 1. Jaffna (Wannarponne), Puttoor, Point-
Pedro, and Cattavelly Stations, are placed under
the superintendence of the Superintendent of the
Jaffna Circuit.
2. Batticaloa (Karavaku) is under the superintend-
ence of the Superintendent of Batticaloa
(Puleanteevo).
3. The Native Ministers of Jaffna (Pettah), and
Jaffiia (Wannarponne), shall interchange once a
month.
John Kilner, Chairman of the Diitrict, and General
Superintendent,
CONTINENTAL INDIA-
I.— THE MADRAS DISTRICT.
89 Madras, South, {Tamil,) Edwin James Guest, B.A., Educational
Department ; Peter J. Evers, East Indian
Minister; M. Kaly&na Riman, Native Assistant
Minister.
90 Madras, North, (Tamil,) Joel Samuel, Native Minister; H. O.
Sullivan, East Indian Minister, Supernumerary.
91 Madras, (English,) Henry G. Highfield, B.A.
92 St, Thomas's Mount, One wanted ; Elias J. Gloria, Native
Minister.
93 Negapatam, Henry Little, Alexander F. Barley ; S. Somosoon-
drum, Native Minister.
94 Manaar^oody, George Fryar, William Burgess, James C. Fowler.
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95 Melnattam, One to be sent.
96 Trichinopoly and fVarriore^ Francis Truman, George Hobday,
East Indian Minister.
97 Trivalore^ John Dixon (b), Richard Brown (b).
98 CarooTt James Hobday, East Indian Minister.
Thomas Hodson, Chairman of the District^ and General
Superintendent,
II.— THE MYSORE DISTRICT.
99 Bangaloref (Fettah,) Thomas Hodson, Samuel Dalzell ; Josiah
Hudson, B.A., Educational Department ;
Abijah Samuel, Native Minister.
100 Bangalore f {Cantonment,) Albert Fentiman, English Minister;
Nathaniel, Native Minister.
101 Mysore and Seringapatam, John Hutcheon, A.M., John Green-
wood, James B. Sharp.
102 Toomkoor, John Stephenson (b).
103 Goobbee, William Walker, East Indian Minister.
104 Coonghul and Magadi, One wanted.
105 Shemoga, Arthur J. O. Lyle, John C. W. Gostick.
106 Hassan, ) q^^ wanted
107 Chickmugaloor, j
108 Ootacamund, One wanted.
Thomas Hodson, Chairman of the District^ and General
Superintendent,
III.— THE CALCUTTA DISTRICT.
109 Calcutta, John Richards (b).
110 Bengali Mission^ Thomas Rae. Letters for Bancoorah to be
sent to Calcutta.
1 1 1 Lucknow, {Oude,) Joseph Broadbent, who is appointed to labour
for the spiritual benefit of Methodist soldiers.
John Richards (b), Chairman of the District^
and General Superintendent.
CHINA.
I.— THE CANTON DISTRICT.
112 Canton, East, George Piercy, Joseph Gibson.
113 Canton^ West, John Preston, Henry Parkes.
114 Fatshdn^ Silvester Whitehead, Thomas G. Selby.
George Piercy, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
II.— THE WUCHANG DISTRICT.
115 Wuchang, David Hill, Frederick P. Napier, B.A.
116 Hankow, Josiah Cox, William Scarborough.
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Hankow, China.
JosiAu Cox, Chairman of the District^ and General
Superintendent,
III.— AFRICA.
SOUTHERN AFRICA.
I.— THB CAPE OF GOOD HOPE DISTRICT.
WESTERN PROVINCE.
117 Cape'Townf (Burg- Street, EnglUh,) Samuel Hardey, William
Charles Webb (Mowbray.)
118 Cape^Tonm, {Sydney-Street, Dvtch,) William F. Edwards, under
the superintendence of the Minister at Wynberg.
119 Wynherg and Diep-River, 'Rif^Bidi Ridgill.
120 Klip Pontein, A Catechist under the direction of the Minister at
Wynberg.
121 <S'fmon'<- Townf Peter Batchelor, Supernumerary.
122 Stellenbosch and Raithby, William Barber.
123 Somerset, West, John A. Bailie.
124 Robertson and Lady Grey, Henry Tindall.
125 Khamiesherg and Bethel, Matthew Godman.
N.B. The Preachers of the Wynberg and Simon's-
Town Circuits shall change regularly under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
Samuel Hardet, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
. II.— THE GRAHAM'S-TOWN DISTRICT.
126 Graham* S' Town, {English,) Commemoration Chapel, Geoi^e H.
Green, Charles Pickering; John W. Stranack,
Assistant- Missionary.
127 Graham's- Town, (fVesley Chapel, Native,) William J. Davis.
128 Salem and Farmerfield, William Sargeant.
1 29 Bathurst and Pert Alfred, Ebenezer D. Hepburn.
130 Fort-Beaufort, Seymour, and Alice, John G. Morrow.
131 Heald-Town, William Impey, President of the Training Institu-
tion ; Robert Lamplough, Vice-President of
the Training Institution.
132 Port-Elizabeth, Thomas Guard.
133 Uitenhage, William C. Holden.
134 Cradock, James Fish, TheophUus Chubb» B.A.
135 Somerset, East, George Chapman.
136 Graaff Reinett, John Edwards (a).
137 Peddie and Newtondale, William Holford, Joseph Start.
Erura Section, Charles Pamla, Native Assistant-Missionary.
138 King }Villiam*S' Town, John Wilson (b), Ben Shaw H. Impey.
Native Section, John Lewana, Native Assistant-Missionary.
^ Mount-Coke, John W. Appleyard, Editor and Superintendent of
the Mission- Press ; John H. Scott.
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Tafnakha Section^ Boyee Mama, Native Assistant-Missionary.
140 Annshaw^ James R. Sawtell.
Kdskama Hoek Section^ James Lewana, Native Assistant-
Missionary.
Pauieni iS^c/toii, William Shaw Kama, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Amaiola Section^ Native Assistant Missionary, to be supplied.
N.B. — Pardon Smales, Timothy Cress well, and
George Arthur Rose are at the disposal of the
Chairman of the District
WiLLUM Imp£Y, Chairman of the District^ and General
Superintendent,
III.— THE QUEEN'S-TOWN DISTRICT. . *
141 Queen's'Town^ Henry H. Dugmore ; William Gates, Assistant-
Missionary.
142 Dordrecht and Stromberg^ Zadok Robinson.
143 Kamastonet William Shepstone.
144 Lesset/ton, Johannes P. Bertram.
145 Mount Arthur^ William Hnnter.
146 JVodehouse Forest, {Isikoha^) Edward James Barrett.
147 Fingoe Mission, (Tsomo,) William B. Rayner.
148 Butteruforthf (Igcuwa,) John Longden.
149 Clarkebury and Morley, Peter Hargreaves ; Johannes Mahongo,
Native Assistant- Missionary.
150 Buntingvillet (Icumce,) Henry B. Warner, Assistant- Missionary.
151 Shawhury, (Eluncuta,) Edwin Gedye.
152 Osbom, {Tshungwana,) Charles White.
William Shbpstoms, Chairman of the District^ and General
Superintendent.
IV.— THE BECHUANA DISTRICT.
153 Colesbergf Gne earnestly requested ; Richard Giddy, Supernu-
merary.
154 Burgher's Dorp and Aliwaly North, John Smith.
155 WUtebergen, {Native Reserve,) Arthur Brigg.
156 Bensonvale, John T. Daniel.
157 Thaba-Nchu, James Scott; Jonathan Webb, Assistant-Missionary.
158 Moshaneng, (Tauane's Tribe,) To be visited from Thaba-'Nchu.
159 Bloem-Fontein, John Thome.
160 Fauresmith, George Scott (d).
161 Smithfield, and Aliwal, To be visited from Bensonvale and
Wittebergen.
Jambs Scott, Chairman of the District, and General
^ Superintendent.
v.— THE NATAL DISTRICT.
162 D' Urban, (English,) James Cameron, Richard Hayes, Wi|Ji««.
Wynne.
(Native), John Allsopp.
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163 Coolie Mission, Ralph Stott.
164 Pieiermantzbergt {English,) Frederick Mason, James Langley ;
Joseph Jackson (a), Supernumerary.
York, Charles Harmon.
165 Pietertnaritzbergt (Native,) John R. Cameron.
166 Lady 'Smith, George Blencowe.
167 Edendale, Henry S. Barton.
168 Indaleni, William H. Mil ward.
169 Emfundisweni, Daniel Eva.
170 Paknerton, Thomas Kirkhy ; Clement Johns, Native Assistant-
Missionary.
171 Verulam and Umhlali, Joseph Jackson (b).
n9/Vervlam, {Native and Coolie,) Simon H. Stott.
173 Inanda, Charles Roherts.
N.B. Henry Maxwell Cameron will receive his
appointment from the Chairman.
Jambs Cameron, Chairman of the District^ and General
Superintendent.
WESTERN AFRICA.
I.— THE SIERRA-LEONE DISTRICT.
174 Free^Town^ Oloueester, Regent, ^c, Benjamin Tregaskis;
Charles Knight, Native Minister ; Frederick
Halligey; Samuel Thomas King, Native As-
sistant-Missionary.
Educational Department, John Waite.
176 Wellington, Kissy, Calaba-Town, Allen- Town, Charles Marke,
Native Minister.
176 Hastings, Waterloo, Benguema, CampbelPs^Town, Middle-Town,
Prince Alfred^ s- Town, ^c, Daniel W. Thorpe,
Native Minister.
177 York, Joseph May, Native Minister.
178 Wilberforee, Congo-Town, Murray-Town, Aberdeen, Newtown,
Lumley, and Gooderich, Edward D. Darinatt.
N.B. Wilherforce is under the superintendence of
the Chairman of the District.
II.— THE GAMBIA DISTRICT.
179 SU Mary's, Henry J. Quilter; York F. Clement, Native
Minister.
180 Barra, Vacant.
181 McCarthy's Island, To he Visited.
Benjamin Tregaskis, Chairman and General Superintendent
of the Sierra-Leone and the Gambia Districts,
III.— THE GOLD COAST DISTRICT, AND OTHER PARTS
OF GUINEA.
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West, Matthew Grimmer ; Timothy Laing,
James A. Solomon, Native Ministers.
183 Anamabu, Assafa, Salt-Pond^ KuniUt Akrahf ^c.f Thomas R.
Picot.
184 Domonasif Abuadn, Ayeruda^ 8^c.^ Edward Jonah Fynn, Natire
Minister.
185 JameS'Toum^ {Akrah^) Winniban, Pram^Pram^ Poni^ Beraku^ ^c,
Henry Wharton ; John Flange, Frederick
France, Native Minbters.'
186 Kumasi and Jttabint Vacant.
187 Lagos and Porto-Novo^ Joseph Rhodes {b), Thomas P. Spencer.
188 Whydah, Little PopOf Orand Pope, Vacant.
189 AhheohUa^ Thomas J. Marshall, Native Minister.
William West, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent.
IV.— AMERICA.
I.— THE ANTIGUA DISTRICT.
190 Antigua, First, (St. John's,) Abraham Pearce, E. N. Maidment
(High School), Charles Angwyn.
191 Antigua, Second, (Parham,) James T. Hartwell ; J. H. Bridge-
water, Assistant-Missionary.
192 Dominica, Joel Peters, Joseph F. Southom.
193 Montserrat, James H. Darrell.
194 Nevis, John Badcock, Manasseh Barker ; Joseph S. Kel-
shall, Assistant-Missionary.
195 SLKitt*s, Thomas M. Chambers^ M.A., Samuel Millett,
James N. Podd, James C. Brewer.
196 St. Eustatius, Thomas B. Nibbs.
197 St. Bartholomew's, Robert Hawkins, Supernumerary.
198 St. Martin's and Anguilla, William J. Wilkinson, William J.
Waymouth, Daniel A. de Mouilpied (and an
Agent who shall reside at Anguilla).
199 Tortola, Alfred Kent, Josephus Bishop.
Jamss T. Hartwell, Chairman of the District,
and General Superintendent.
II.— THE ST. VINCENT'S DISTRICT.
200 St. Vincent's, (Kingstown,) Jonathan C. Richardson, Ebenezer
Cole ; John C. Johnson, Assistant- Missionary.
201 St. Vincent's, (George- Town,) David Wright, John Rod well.
202 St. Vincent's, (ChateaubeUair,) James £. Chase ; John Richard
F. Tull, Assistant-Missionary.
203' Grenada, Jeremiah S. Shrewsbury, John Crawshaw (b).
204 Trinidad, William Cleaver, Robert Burdon.
205 Barbadoes, (James' -Sireet,) Henry Hurd, John R. Gleave,
Thomas J. Choate, William Parker.
206 Barbadoes, (Speight's- Town,) Charles Buzza.
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207 Barbadoetj (Ebenezer,) Richard Wrench, Thomas H. Relhan.
208 Tobago^ Slater Sunderland ; Samuel L. Lindo, Assistant-
Missionary.
Henry Hurd, Chairman of the Dutrict, and General
Superintendent,
III.— THE DEMERARA DISTRICT.
209 Demerara, {George-Toum^) First, (Trinity, ^c,,) John Greathead,
John R. Dickson, Alfred John Silcox.
210 Demerara, (George- Toum,) Second, (King* s~ Town, S^c,,) Gilbert
Inrine, Philip Callier.
211 Demerara, (Mahaica,) John Allen Campbell, Assistant-Mis-
sionary.
212 Demerara, (Golden- Grove,) James Baniield.
213 Demerara, (Goed-Fortuin) Thomas H. Trotman.
214 Essemiibo, George F. Swinnerton.
215 Berbtce, Thomas Broadbent
216 Coolie Mission, Henry Valentine P. Bronkhurst, who shall
act under the direction of the Superintendent of
the George-Town (First) Circuit.
Jambs Banfield, Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent.
IV.— THE JAMAICA DISTRICT.
217 Kingston, George Sargeant, William Holdsworth, John L.
Bleby, Henry Bunting. One wanted.
218 Montego'Bay and Lucea, Samuel Smyth, Joseph A. E. Smith,
Assistant- Missionary.
219 Spanish'Town and Linstead, Thomas Raspass, John Atkins.
220 Morant'Bag, William Clarke Murray.
221 WatsonviUe and Guy's-Hill, Robert M. Parnther.
222 GratefuUHill, Edward Fraser.
223 Falmouth, Henry B. Foster.
224 St. Anne's Bay, Thomas P. Russell.
225 Ocho-Rios, Stephen Sutton.
226 BeechamvilU, Richard Harding (a).
227 Bath, Daniel Pinnock.
228 Port-Antonio, John Duff.
229 Clarendon, Francis Chapman.
230 Manchester, William Reeve ; Isaac Whitehouse, Super-
numerary.
231 Mount- Ward and Black-River, Thomas M. Geddes ; Albert H.
Aguilar, Assistant-Missionary.
232 Savannah-la- Mar, Robert Raw.
233 Brown* s-Tonm, John Corlett.
234 Duncan's, George Lockett.
285 Yallahs, William Hodgson.
236 Mount-Fletcher, William J* Lewis.
237 Manchioneal, Alexander M'Neil Smith.
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N.B. Samuel Thomas Brown, Assistant-Mis-
sionary, will receive his appointment from the
Chairman.
Oborob Sarobant, Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent.
v.— THE HONDURAS DISTRICT.
238 Belize, Edward Spratt, John Curtis.
239 Ruatan, Geoige Sykes.
240 Corosalf (Indian and Spanish Mission,) Richard Fletcher.
Richard Flbtchbr, Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent.
VI.— THE BAHAMA DISTRICT.
241 NeW'Providenee, Henry Bleby, Richard H. Bleby, George Terry,
B.A., Educational Institution. One to be sent.
242 Eleuthera, First, Joseph H. Prior.
243 Eleuthera, Second, Elijah H. Sumner.
244 Harbour^Island, Francis Moon.
245 Ahaco, Joshua Jordan.
246 Turk's-Island, Thomas Lawson.
247 Fuerta Plata and Samana, To be visited from Turk's Island.
Henrt Blbbt, Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent*
VII.— THE HAYTI DISTRICT.
248 Port-au-Prince, Mark B. Bird.
N.B. William Heath and Hilton Cheesbrough,
Supernumeraries, are residing in Canada.
APPOINTMENTS OF THE SIXTEENTH AUSTRALASIAN
WESLEY AN-METHODIST CONFERENCE ;
BBOUN IN ADELAIDE, JANUARY| 20tH, 1870.
Georos Hurst, President of the Conference.
Benjamin Chapman, Secretary,
NEW SOUTH WALES.
I.— THE SYDNEY DISTRICT.
1 Sydney, {Yorh- Street,) Henry H. Gaud, Richard Sellors; Robert
W. Vanderkiste, Supernumerary.
Foreign Missions. — Stephen Rabone, General Secretary for Mis-
sions, and Book-Steward for New South Wales ;
Joseph H. Fletcher and William Kelynack,
Editors of the '' Christian Advocate and Wes-
ley an Record."
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2 S$fdney, {Chippendale,) William J. Killick Piddington, Richatd
Caldwell ; Charles Creed, Supernumerary.
3 Sydney, (Bourhe-Sireet, Surrey-HiUt,) William Kelynack, WiU
liam Clarke.
4 Sydney, (Newtown,) Benjamin Chapman, Secretary of the Con-
ference.
5 Sydney, (Waverley,) George Woolnough ; William Schofield,
Supernumerary.
6 Balmain, Frank Firth; James Watkin, Supernumerary.
Brother Firth shall change once each month with
the Minister of the St. Leonard's Circuit.
7 SU Leonardos, Frederick W. Ward, who shall change once each
month with the Ministers of the Sydney (York-
Street) Circuit.
8 Ashfield, Thomas R. M'Michael.
9 Parramatta, Samuel Wilkinson, James Phillips ; Richard Amos,
Supernumerary.
CollegtaU InsiUuiion, (Newingtan,) Joseph H. Fletcher, President.
10 Windsor^ Frederick T. Brentnall ; Peter Turner, Supernu-
merary.
1 1 Lower Hawkesbury, William C. Hughes.
1 2 Castlereagh and Penrith, James Somerville.
13 Camden, William M. Bennett
14 fVollongong, William Fidler.
15 Kiama, William Hill.
16 Shoalhaven, Walter J. Davis.
17 UlladuUa, Adin Parsons.
18 Moruya, James W. Dowson.
19 Beya, Matthew Maddern.
Henrt H. Qaud, Chairman of the District.
II.— THE BATHURST DISTRICT.
20 Bathurst, Charles Olden, Joseph Monahan»
Rockley, George H. Holmes.
21 Orange, Jabez B. Waterhouse, John A. Waddell ; Francis
Fawcett, Supernumerary.
22 Mudgee, Joseph Oram, Walkden J. Brown.
23 Fish-Biver, West, William M. Fell.
24 Forbes, To be supplied under the direction of the Chairman
of the District.
25 Dubbo and fVelUnglon, John W. Moore.
26 Fort Bourke, Robert Johnston.
Jabez B. Waterbousb, Chairman of the District.
111.— THE MAITLAND DISTRICT.
27 Maitland, George Hurst, President of the Conference, Alfred
Swift.
Morpeth, George Martin.
NeweastU, James A. Nolan, James G. Middleton.
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do Singleton, George Lane.
81 Murrurundi, James £. Carrnthers.
82 Dungog and Stroud, George Pickering.
S3 Manning-River, William Wilson.
84 Madeay^River, Arthur Rutledge.
86 Port'Macquarie, John F. Horsley.
36 Armidale, William Moore.
87 Grqfion, William £• Bourne, who shall visit the Lower
Clarence at least once in six months.
88 Tenterfield and Glen-Innes, Kirton A. Comer.
89 Ndrrabri and Moree, Robert Allen.
40 Tamworth, Joseph Hopkins.
41 Richmond-River and Lower Clarence, Maurice Gray.
Inverell, Bingera, and Warialda, One requested.
\^ Bellinger and Nambucra Riven, One from England.
Gboros HursTi President of the Conference,
Chairman of the District.
IV.— THE GOULBURN DISTRICT.
42 Goulburn, William Cumow.
48 Crookwell and Taralga, Richard V. Danne.
44 Yassy Henry W. T. Pincombe.
45 Gunning, John Clifton.
46 Braidwood, William H. George; One wanted (Araluen).
47 Adelong, Charles Stead ; One wanted (Tumut).
48 Queanheyan, Edward D. Madgwick.
49 Wagga-Wagga, Henry Wiles.
50 Young, William Robson.
51 Berrima, John Bowes.
52 Deniliquin, Charles Jones.
William Curnow, Chairman of the District.
QUEENSLAND.
v.— THE QUEENSLAND DISTRICT.
53 Brisbane, (Albert-Street,) Isaac Harding, Thomas Rootes.
54 Brisbane, {Fortitude-Valley,) Matthew H. Parkinson, who shall
change once in each quarter with the Ministers of
the Albert-Street Circuit.
55 Ipswich, John Gardiner, Fletcher H. Long.
56 Tooufoomba, James H. Rogers.
57 Warwick, Richard W. Orton, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Toowoomba
Circuit.
58 Maryborough, Henry J. Lavers.
59 Rockhampton, Charles Wiles.
Bowen, One requested.
60 Peak-Downs, One requested.
Warrego, One requested.
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61 Gympiet Henry Woodhouse.
Isaac Harding, Chairman of the District.
VICTORU.
VI.— THE MELBOURNE DISTRICT.
62 Melbourne f (Wesley Churchy) James Bickford (Lonsdale- Street),
Robert C. Flockart (North- Mel bourne), Edwin
I. Watkin (Emerald-Hill), George T. Heyward
(Sandridge), Ebenezer Taylor, Home-Mission-
ary Minister.
John C. Symons, Book-Steward and Editor of
the ** Wesley an Chronicle."
63 Melbourne^ {Brunswick- Street^) John Eggleston, Francis Neale
(Brunswick), James J. Watsford (Brunswick-
Street) ; William Butters, Supernumerary.
64 Melbourne, (St. Kilda,) Joseph Dare, William H. Fitchett (South
Yarra).
Wesley College^ James S. Waugh, President.
65 MeUxmrne, (Richmond,) George Daniel, James D. Q. Robin.
66 Brighton^ John B. Smith ; William Woodall, Supernumerary.
67 Berwick, Thomas Kane, who shall change with the Brighton
Minister once in each quarter.
68 Williamstown, Edward King, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Wesley Church
Circuit.
69 Preston and Heidelberg, Edward Davies, who shall change once
in each quarter with the Ministers of the Bruns-
wick-Street Circuit.
70 Kilmore, Thomas Angwin.
71 Seymour, George Schofield.
72 Beechworth, Joseph Waterhouse, Alexander Brown (El Dorado).
73 Yackandandah, James A. Marsland, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Beechworth
Circuit.
74 Morse* S'Creek, David Annear.
75 Albury, (New South Wales,) Henry Baker, William M. Lindsay
(Wodonga).
76 Sale, Charles Dubourg.
77 Walhalla, David S. Lindsay.
78 Port-Albert, Henry Moore.
Phillip Island, One requested.
James S. Waugh, Chairman of the District,
VII.— THE GEELONG AND BALLAARAT DISTRICT.
79 Geelong^ John Cope, Charles Lane (Pakington-Street),
Francis E. Stephenson (Latrobe-Terrace).
80 Drysdale, Thomas Grove.
81 Colac, George B. Richards.
82 Warrnambool, James W. Crisp.
83 Belfast, Josiah G. Turner.
84 Portland, John Pemell ; William Lightbody, Supernumerary.
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85 Ararat and Pkatani^Creek^ John Mewton, James W. Tuckfield,
who shall give one Sunday in each quarter to
the Mortlake Circuit.
86 Ballaaratf {Lydiard- Street,) John Watsford, Spencer WillianiB
(Sehastopol), Robert M. Hunter.
87 BaUaarat, {Barkly-8treet,)ThomBs Williams, Thomas £. Ick,M.A.
88 Creawick, John Catterall. One to be sent.
89 Clunes, William D. Lelean, John Seccombe.
90 Scarsdale and Linton^ Richard Hart.
91 Hamilton, William Brown, Thomas Adamson.
92 Mortlake f Edmund S. Bickford, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Terang and
Camperdown Circuit.
93 Steiglits, William Weston. One requested.
94 Terang and Camperdown^ Henry Catford.
95 Merino, Robert Brown.
Lake Bolac, One wanted.
JoBN Watsfobd, Chairman of the District,
VIII.— THE CASTLEMAINE AND SANDHURST DISTRICT.
96 Castlemaine^ Henry Bath, Ralph Brown.
Chinese Mission, A Catechist
97 Sandhurst, William P. Wells, William L. Blamires, David
O'Donnell. One requested.
98 Maldon, Joseph Albiston, whp shall change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Castlemaine
Circuit
99 Kyneton, Peter R. C. Ussher.
100 Maryborough and Amherst, Martin Dyson, Richard O. Cook.
101 DayUsford, James D. Dodgson, Richard Pitcher.
102 Tarnagulla^ James S. H. Royce.
103 Inglewood, Robert W. Campbell, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the TamaguUa Circuit.
104 Avoca, Joseph Nicholson.
105 St. Arnaud, William Williams.
106 Heathcote and Spring-Creek Diggings, George £. Swann.
107 Echuca, Charles Lancaster.
William P. Wblls, Chairman of the District,
SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
IX.— THE SOUTH-AUSTRALIA DISTRICT.
108 Adelaide^ (Pirie^Street,) Thomas James, Samuel Knight (Gilbert-
Street), Samuel T. Withington. William L.
Binks, Book-Steward for South Australia.
109 Adelaide^ (Archer-Street,) John G. Millard, George W. Patchell
(Brompton).
George W. Patchell, Editor of the " South
Australian Wesley an Magazine."
1 10 Adelaide, (Norwood,) Thomas Lloyd, Robert S. Casely (Kent-
Town) ; Matthew Wilson, Supernumerary.
Prince Alfred College, William L. Binks, President.
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112 Gawler,
118 Oumeracha^
114 Kapundaf
115 Angasianf
116 Kooringaf
117 Clare,
118 Auburn,
124 Strathalhyn,
125 yafiilra/f72a,
111 Part'Adelaide, James Read, who shaD change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Archer-Street
Circuit.
Henry T. Burgess, William Richards.
John H. Trevorrow.
Edward B. Bums.
Cadwaladr P. Thomas, who shall change once in
each quarter with the Minister of the Kapunda
Circuit.
George Lee.
Charles H. Goldsmith.
Albert Stubbs.
119 Port'WdkeJield, William H. Rofe, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Auburn Circuit.
120 WiUunga, John S. Greer, James Allen.
121 Clarendon, Joseph Spence*
122 Mount'Barker, Thomas Edmeades.
128 CatUngton, James Haslam, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Mount Barker
Circuit.
Alfred Rigg.
Charles T. Newman.
126 Mount'Gambier, Jabez B. Stephenson.
127 Ooolwa, William S. Worth.
128 Wallaroo, Thomas Raston, James Y. Simpson.
129 Port-Lincoln, Paul C. Thomas.
1 30 Mount Remarkable, Benjamin G. Edwards.
131 BUnmant John F. Orr.
William L. Bimks, Chairman of the District.
X.— THE TASMANIA DISTRICT.
132 Hobart^Tovon, (Mehille- Street,) Hans Mack, James Graham.
183 Newtown, Jaroes Hutchison, who shall change once in six
weeks with the Ministers of the Hobart-Town
Circuit.
134 New Norfolk and Bothwell, Thomas F. Bird ; Samuel Water-
house, Supernumerary.
185 Campbell-Town, William A. Quick.
Norton College, (Ross,) William A. Quick, President.
186 Launceston, John Harcourt, Nathaniel Bennett.
137 Longford, Samuel Ironside.
138 Weetbury, Andrew Inglis; John Smithies, Supernumerary.
139 Deloraine, Joseph White.
140 Mersey, Edward W. Nye (La Trobe), Charles A. Ogilvie
(The Forth).
William B. Mather.
Vacant.
One to be sent.
141 Stanley,
142 Franklin,
Waterhouse,
William A. Quick, CJniirman of the District,
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
XL— THE WESTERN-AUSTRALIA DISTRICT.
143 Perth, Thomas C. Laurance.
144 York, William Lowe.
145 Champion-Bay, William Traylen.
Albany, One from England.
William Lowe, Chairman of the District
NEW-ZEALAND.
XII.— THE NORTHERN DISTRICT.
146 Auckland, Charles W. Rigg» Joseph Berry, One from Eng-
land; John Hobbs, Henry H. Lawry, Super-
numeraries.
147 Shortland, James Buller, One firom England. Brother BuUer
shall change once in each quarter with the
Ministers of the Auckland Circuit.
148 Taranaki, Hamiori Ngaropi, Native Missionary.
149 NeW'Plymouth, John Crump.
150 Raylan, Aotea, and Kawhia, Cort H. Schnackenberg ; Wiremu
Patene, Native Missionary.
151 Otahuhu, John Smith; James Wallis, John Warren, George
Buttle, Supernumeraries.
152 Waiuku, John Law.
153 Kaipara and Wairoa, William Gittos; Hoani Waiti, Native
Missionary.
154 Whangarei, One requested.
155 Hokianga, William Rowse.
156 Mahuranga, A Catechist.
157 Waikato, Joseph H. Simmonds.
James Buller, Chairman of the District.
Xiri.— THE MIDDLE DISTRICT.
158 Wellington, Thomas Buddie, George S. Harpur (Hutt).
159 Grey town, James A. Cawdell.
160 Whanganui, William Morley ; George Stannard, Supernumerary.
161 Rangitikei, Under the supervision of the Superintendent of the
Whanganui Circuit
162 Nelson, William J. Watkin, James A. Taylor (Richmond).
163 Motueka, William G. Thomas.
164 Blenheim, John B. Richardson.
Weit^Port, One wanted.
Napier, One wanted.
Thomas Buddlb, Chairman of the District.
XIV.— THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT.
165 Christchurch, William Kirk, Alfred R. Fitchett, One to be sent;
Te Kote, Native Missionary.
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166 Springston, William Oliver.
167 Kaiapoi, Robert S. Bunn, William H. Beck.
168 Dunedin^ Alexander Reid.
169 Port Chalmers, Henry Bull.
170 WaikowaUi. David M*Nicoll.
171 Lawrence f William Keall, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Dunedin Circuit.
172 Hogbum, To be supplied.
173 Timaru^ , Rainsford Bavin, One to be sent (Oeraldine).
174 Invercargill, John S. Rishworth.
175 Oamaru, William Lee.
176 Hokitikaf Joseph T. Shaw, One to be sent (Ross).
177 Greymouth, William Cannell.
178 Chatham- Islands, Heteraki Warahi, Native Missionary.
Alexander Reid, Chairman of the District.
SOUTH-SEA MISSIONS.
XV.— THE FRIENDLY-ISLANDS DISTRICT.
179 ToNOATABu, (Nukualofa,) William G. R. Stephinson.
Tubou College, James £. Moulton.
Houma, Philip Taufa^ Native Assistant-Missionary.
Maufaga, John FaubuUi Native Missionary.
Mua Branch, George Minns.
Kologa, Elias Lagi, Native Missionary.
Hihifo Branch, William T. Rabone.
Eua, John Latu, Native Missionary.
180 Haabai, (Lifuka,) Shirley W. Baker, David S. Wylie.
Tongaleleka, Peter Vi, Native Missionary.
Haano, Mark Baoga, Native Missionary.
Foa, A Catechist.
Uiha, A Catechist.
Haafeva, James Fonua, Native Missionary.
Nomuka, A Catechist.
181 Vavau, (JSeiafu,) Jabez B. Watkin, Henry Greenwood.
Leimatua, Wickliffe Fuji, Native Assistant- Missionary.
Haalaufuli, David Kata, Native Missionary.
Niuqfoou, Jotham Havea, Native Assistant-Missionary.
NiuatobtUabu, Melchisedek Taufa, Native Assistant-Missionary.
JVallis Island, Vacant for the present
Shirley W. Baker, Chairman of the District.
XVI.— THE SAMOA DISTRICT.
182 Upolu and Manono, (Lufilufi,) James W. Wallis, District Train-
ing Institution.
Aleipata Section, John Taufa, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Falealili Section, A Catechist to be sent.
Manono Branch, Barnabas Ahongalu.
Safata Section, Vacant.
Aana Section, A Catechist
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183 Savaii, (Satupaitea,) George Brown, A Catechist
Safotu Section^ A Catechist
Saleaula Section^ A Catechist to be sent
Salelologa Section, A Catechist
Ga^aemalae Branch, John S. Austin.
Sagone Section, A Catechist
Neiafu Section, A Catechist.
Asau Section, A Catechist
George Brown, Chairman of the District.
XVII.— THE FIJI DISTRICT.
184 Lakehba, Isaac Rooney, John Leggoe. One of the Brethren
shall live at Lomaloma.
Training Institution, Caleb Tuvuniwai, Native Missionary.
Ono Section, Thomas Navunisinu, Native Missionary.
Kabara Section, Joel Koroikata, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Vanua Balavu Section, Matthias Vave, Native Missionary ; Levi
. Bola, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Cicia Section, Moses Mamafainoa, Native Missionary.
Muala Section, Joel Keteca, Native Missionary.
Matuku Section, One wanted.
185 ViwAy Frederick Langham ; Philemon Ralawa, Native
Missionary.
fVaimarou Section, Melchisedek Fiji, Native Missionary.
Namena Section, Mark Tagicakibau, Native Assistant- Missionary.
Nakorotubu Section, Isaiah Nasili, Native Assistant- Missionary.
Nalawa Section, One wanted.
Rakiraki Section, Wesley Ciri, Native Missionary.
Ba Section, Silas Naucukidi, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Tahua Section, One wanted.
186 Bua, John Robson. One to be sent
Tiliva Section, Eliezer Takelo, Native Missionary.
Nasavu Section, Julias Ravai, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Lekutu Section, ZaccheusTamanidrove, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Yasawa Section, Joseph Ratabua, Native Missionary.
Maro Section, One wnnted.
187 Bau, Francis Tait ; Joel Bulu, Isaac Kalou, Native Mis-
sionaries.
Moturiki Section, One wanted.
Gau Section, James Havea, Native Missionary.
Koro Section, Joseph Nokilevu, Native Missionary.
Nairai Section, Abel Kaibure, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Dravo Section^ Jonathan Dabea, Native Assistant-Missionary.
188 OvALAu and Cakaundrovi, Joseph Nettleton, Samuel D. Brooks
(Cakaundrovi).
Ovalau Section, Benjamin Waqalekaleka, Native Missionary.
Waika Section, One to be sent
Wairiki Section, Aaron Fotofili, Native Missionary ; Isaiah
Vunilogjlogo (Biauguua), Thomas'' Se (Nateva),
Native Assistant-Missionaries.
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Wailevu Section, Joseph Ravuaka, Native Missionary.
Macuaia Section, Junia Digova, Native Missionary ; Jeremiah
Vurui (Naduri), Native Assistant-Missionary.
189 Rewa, Lorimer Fison, One to be sent.
Nasali Section, t)aniel Afu, Native Missionary.
Davuilevu Section, Eliezer Bula, Native Assistant- Missionary.
Nakelo Section, Mark Nataraku, Native Missionary.
TokatoJca Section, William Vutikalulu, Native Missionary.
Noco Section, David Nauoamea, Native Missionary.
Bega Section, Caleb Bai, Native Missionary.
Serua Section, Samuel Nowesita, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Vatulek Section, One to be sent
Nadroga Section, Nathan Dauvere, Native Missionary.
Fuda Section, Benjamin Tora, Native Missionary.
Soloira Section, One wanted.
Wailevu Section, One vranted.
Nadiera Section, One wanted.
190 Kandavu, Arthur J. Webb.
Tavuki Section, Hosea Tuni, Native Missionary.
Ono Section, Isaac Rawaidranu, Native Missionary.
Sukileva Section, Malachi Vula, Native Assistant- Missionary.
Naceva Section, Cornelius Nadavo, Native Missionary.
Nakasaleka Section, Cornelius Musuka, Native Missionary.
191 RoTUHAH, John Osborne ; Wesley Rakusa, Native Missionary.
District Theological Institution, Jesse Carey ; Joel Nuu, Native
Missionary ; Thomas Mawi, Native Assistant-
Missionary.
Frederick Langham, Chairman of the District,
N.B. 1. William Fletcher, B.A., is under the direction of
the Missionary Committee.
2. John Whewell has permission to rest for one year.
3. William G. R. Stephinson has permission to
return to the Colonies.
4. Jesse Carey has permission to visit the Colonies.
5. The Preachers on Trial appointed to separate
Stations are under the direction of the Chairmen
of their respective Districts.
6. The Ministers and Preachers on Trial are ex-
pected to arrive in their New Circuits between
the first and second Sabbaths in April.
APPOINTMENTS OF THE FORTY-SEVENTH WESLEYAN
CONFERENCE IN CANADA, IN CONNEXION WITH
THE BRITISH CONFERENCE;
BBOUM IN ADELAIDE, JUNE IST, 1870.
William Morley Punshon, M. A., President of the Conference,
Efhraim Evans, D.D., Co-Delegate,
Alexander Sutherland, Secretary of the Conference,
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I.— THE TORONTO DISTRICT.
1 Toronto, East, George Cochran; Egerton Ryerson, D.D., LL.D.»
Chief Saperintendent of Education, by permis-
sion of the Conference ; Anson Green, D.D.,
Co-Treasurer of Endowment Fund, Victoria
College ; John Gemley, Permanent Secretary of
the Upper Canada Bible Society, by permission
of Conference ; Thomas Jeffers, Superannuated ;
John H. Boyd, Supernumerary.
Mission Department, Enoch Wood, D.D., Lachlin Taylor, D.D.,
Xjeneral Secretaries.
N.B. Dr. Taylor, Clerical Treasurer.
Book'Room, Samuel Rose, Book-Steward ; Edward H. Dewart,
Editor.
2 Berkeley' Street, William W. Ross, who shall exchange once on
the Sabbath with the Superintendent of Toronto,
East
3 Toronto, West, Alexander Sutherland, Hugh Johnston, M.A.;
John Doel, Supernumerary.
4 Toronto, North, William S. Griffin, who shall exchange once on
the Sabbath with the Superintendent of York-
ville.
5 Yorkville, Epbraim Evans, D.D. ; John Carroll, Superan-
nuated ; Thomas M'Mullen, Supernumerary.
6 Davenport and Seaton, Charles Turner.
7 Leslieville, . Davidson McDonald.
8 Yonge^Street, South, John Bredin (Newton brook), James Mont-
gomery (Eglington).
9 Yonge-Street, North, Charles Fish (Richmond-Hill), Andrew
Cunningham (Thomhill).
10 Weston, John Shaw; George Beynon, David Jennings,
Superannuated.
11 Brampton, William MTadden, Alfred L. Russell, B.A. ;
Jonathan Scott, Superannuated; Ashton Fletcher,
Supernumerary.
12 Streetsville, Edwin Clement, Wellington W. Carson.
13 Cooksville, Samuel C. Philp, jun. One to be sent
14 Orangeville, Thomas S. Howard, Robert Phillips.
15 Albion, Edward Barrass, Peter W. Jones.
16 Klineburg, Joseph H. Locke. One to be sent.
Epuraih Evans, D.D., Chairman of the District
George Cochran, Financial Secretary,
II.— THE HAMILTON DISTRICT.
17 Hamilton, Centre, {John^ Street,) William H. Poole; John Hutch-
inson, Superannuated.
18 Hamilton, West, {Centenary Church,) William J. Hunter, James
Hannon ; Henry Lanton, Superannuated.
19 Hamilton, East, (King-Street,) William Galbraith.
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Female College^ Samuel D. Rice, D.D., Governor; Wesley P.
Wright, M. A., Professor of Natural Sciences.
20 Dundas, William H. Laird, Robert Davy ; Moses M.
Johnston, Superannuated (Jerseyville) ; J. B.
Keagy, B.A., Supernumerary.
21 JVaterdown, William Willoughby, Charles E. M^Intyre, Wil-
liam Philp; Aaron D. Miller, Superannuated
(Hamilton).
22 fFelUngton^Squaret James Gray.
23 Glanfordf John W. Savage. One to be sent.
24 MilUm, Thomas W. Jeffrey, Edward H. Taylor ; Nelson
Bums, M.A., Supernumerary.
25 Oakville, Michael Fawcett, Thomas Colling, B.A. ; Charles
A. Hanson, Superannuated ; George Washing-
ton, Supernumerary.
26 HuUsville, Thomas D. Pearson, Isaac B. Tallman.
27 Cairuville, John C. Wilmott, M.A. One to be sent
28 Grand-RiveVf Thomas Lawson (Onondaga) ; William Uyerson,
Superannuated.
29 NeW'Credit, Thomas Woolsey (Hagersville) ; William Herki-
mer, Superannuated.
SO Hamilton (German Mission^) Stephen Kappele.
Jambs Gray, Chairman of the District.
Thomas W. Jeffrey, Financial Secretary.
III.— THE NIAGARA DISTRICT.
31 St» Catharine* 8, James Brock, George H. Bridgman, M.A.; John
N. Lake, Superannuated.
S2 Thoroldf Lewis Warner, Thomas Cardus ; James Armstrong,
Superannuated.
83 Niagara, William H. Withrow, M.A.
34 Drummondville, John Mills, William J. Ford ; Peter Ker, Super-
annuated.
35 Wetland, Richard Clark, Richard J. James ; Michael Bax-
ter, Superannuated (Fenwick).
36 Dunville, Thomas M. Campbell.
37 Grimsby, John S. Clarke, Walter Rigsby (Stoney- Creek).
38 Beamsville, James Broley.
39 Smithville, Alexander R. Campbell, John A. Jewell, B.A.;
George H. Field, Superannuated.
40 Cayuga, William Savage (York).
41 Point' Abino, Thomas Hurlburt ; John Baxter, Superannuated.
42 Caistorville, John Sanderson (b).
Lewis Warner, Chairman of the District.
John S. Clarke, Financial Secretary,
IV.— THE BRANTFORD DISTRICT.
43 Brantford, William R. Parker, M.A., Benjamin B. Keefer;
Hamilton Biggar, John Ryerson, Superannuated.
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44 Mount'Pleaaant, Alfred Andrews (Mohawk).
45 Fairfield, David Ryan (Burford). One wanted. R. Hey-
land, Superannuated; Claudius Byrne, Super-
numerary.
46 Paris, John Douse ; Henry Bawtenhimer, Superannuated.
47 Bichwoodf Benjamin Clement.
48 Princeton^ Edward Morrow, M.A.
49 Woodstock, James Preston.
50 Oxford, Centre, William C. WaUon, M.A. (Beachville).
51 East'Zorra, Shem Blanshard (Strathallan).
52 jS'^ George, William R. Dyer, Thomas Jackson.
53 Norwich, William Bryers.
54 Otterville, Richard Kerr, who shall exchange once in three
weeks with the Minister in Norwich.
55 Simcoe, George M'Ritchie ; Joseph Messmore, Super-
annuated.
56 Waterford, Daniel V. Lucas; Joseph Reynolds, Superan-
nuated.
57 Port'Dover, John W. German.
58 SU Williams, John F. German, M.A.
59 Port'Rowan, George Ferguson.
60 Lynedoch, Peter Bawtenhimer ; C. W. M. Gilbert, Superan-
nuated ; Matthias Holtby, Supernumerary.
61 TiUonhurg, Jonathan £. Betts, Edwin A. Chown, B.A.
62 Vienna, Daniel E. Brownell.
James Pr£ston, Chairman of the District,
WilliAm R. Parker, M.A., Financial Secretary.
v.— THE LONDON DISTRICT.
63 London, City, {North- Street,) James Elliott, Henry Tuckley.
64 London, City, {Dundas- Street,) William Briggs.
65 London, South, Richard J. Foreman (Arva).
66 London, North, James Harris (Birr).
67 St. Thomas, J. Herbert Starr. One wanted.
68 Ingersoll, John Learoyd.
69 Salford, Hugh M'Lean.
70 St. Mary's, Richard Whiting.
71 Kirkton, Charles Stringfellow. One wanted.
72 Aylmer, {Onl.,) William Ames, George W, Calvert.
73 Fingal, Andrew Edwards.
74 Tyrconnell, Benjamin Sherlock.
75 Westminster, James E. Dyer (Lambeth).
76 Port'Stanley, William Lund, George A. Schram ; James F.
Latimer, Superannuated.
77 Mount' Bry dyes, James Kennedy.
78 Exeter, David C. Clappison, James Allen.
79 Lucan and Ailsacraiy, George Sexsmith, John Smiley, M.A.
80 Nissouri, Christopher Cookman (Thamesford). One to be
sent.
81 Belmont, Thomas Crews, James Charlton.
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82 Dorcheater-Station, Thomas Hadwin.
83 Muncey and Oneida^ Peter German, Abraham Sickles, who shall
visit the Indian Mission at the Lake of Two
Mountains, under the direction of the Chairman
of the District, and the Secretaries of the Mis-
sionary Society.
84 Mount'Elgin Industrial School^ Reuben £. Tupper.
Jambs Elliott, Chairman of the District,
J. Herbert Stare, Financial Secretary.
VI.— THE CHATHAM DISTRICT.
85 Chatham, Alexander Langford, Richard W. Woods worth.
86 Windsor, John Philp, B.A.
87 Sandwich, One wanted.
88 Blenheim, George T. Richardson (Rondeau), Joseph Gal-
loway (Charing Cross).
Ezra A. StaflPbrd.
James Laird.
Edmund S. Shorey. One wanted.
David Hunt, Edmund S. Jones.
Alexander G. Harris.
William Chapman ; Richard Phelps, Superannuated.
Manly Benson.
Joseph Shepley.
David A. Johnston.
To be supplied by the Florence Minister.
John L. Kerr.
Thomas Culbert.
and Lamhton, William Cross (Wallaceburgh).
89 KingsmUe,
90 Woodslee,
91 Amhersthurg,
92 Romtiey,
93 Leamington,
94 Ridgetoton,
95 Newbury,
96 Wardsville,
97 Florence,
98 Moraviantown,
99 Dawn-Mills,
Wallacehurg,
Walpole-Island
100
101
102 Sarnia,
103 Strathroy,
104 Adelaide,
105 Arkona,
106 Park-Hill,
107 Warwick,
108 Mooretown,
109 Oil-Springs
110 Wyoming,
111 Napier,
112 St. Clair,
Alexander Lanoford, Chairman of the District,
Ezra A. Stafford, Financial Secretary,
VII.— -THE SARNIA DISTRICT.
Joseph W. M'Callum, Robert M'Cullough ; Solo-
mon Waldron, Superannuated.
George Goodson ; John K. Williston, Ozias Bar-
ber, Superannuated.
John Neelands. One wanted.
James Whiting, John Grenfell.
John Scanlon.
William Hicks (Watford). •
George Clark. One to be sent
and Petrolia, George A. Mitchell, B.A., Edwin
M'Collum.
William Taylor, John Mahan.
Ebenezer Teskey.
Allan Salt.
George Goodson, Chairman of the District,
William Hicks, Financial Secretary,
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VIII.— THE GUELPH DISTRICT.
113 Guelph, Ephraim B. Harper, M.A. ; David Wright,
Superannuated.
114 Georgetown^ Joel Briggs, Isaac Tovell.
115 Erin^ David Kennedy, M.A.
116 Garafraxa and Luther ^ One to be sent, who shall act under the
direction of the Minister at Fergus.
George H. Cornish.
Noble F. English, John Scott, B.A.
John G. Laird.
Isaac Crane (HoUin), William H. Bury (Hollin).
Matthew Swann, William Johnson ; Ezra Adams,
Superannuated.
Hall Christopherson.
William W. Shepherd (Plattsville). One to be sent.
Thomas A. Ferguson. One to be sent.
Henry W. P. Allen, Daniel W. Thompson ; John
Armstrong, Nelson Brown, Superannuated.
John Hodgson.
John Hough.
George M*Namara.
129 Mount'Forestf Stephen Bond.
130 Wellesley^ Thomas Feather.
1 3 1 Freston^ Parii^ and St, Jacob* s^ {German Mission,) William Andre.
132 Greif, {German Mission,) John Schesser (Grey).
Ephraim B. Harper, M.A., Cfiairman of the District
Thomas A. Ferguson, Financial Secretary,
117 Rockwoodf
118 Flora,
119 Fergus,
120 Peel,
121 Drat/ton,
122 Gait,
123 Washington,
124 Berlin,
125 Listowell,
126 Teviotdale,
127 Millbank,
128 Arthur,
IX.— THE GODERICH DISTRICT.
133 Goderich, William S. Blackstock.
134 Clinton, James Graham.
135 Londesboro* and Holmesville, Thomas Cleworth, Coverdale Watson.
136 Seaforth, William Price.
137 Mitchell, William Hawke, Ezekiel Richardson (FuUerton) ;
Asahel Hurlburt, Superannuated.
138 Stratford, Charles Lavell, M.A.
139 Harmony, John S. Fisher.
140 Bayfield, Edward Cragg.
141 Dungannon, Luther O. Rice (Nile).
142 Kincardine, William Hayhurst, William J. Turner.
143 Teeswater, James M'Cartney.
144 Ainleyville, Coleman Bristol, M.A. One to be sent.
145 Trowbridge, Nathaniel Smith.
146 Howick, Andrew Milliken (Gorrie), John Cathcart.
147 Wingham, George H. Kenny. One to be sent.
148 Lucknow, Henry Kellam.
149 Huron, {French Mii&son,) One wanted.
Charles Lavell, M.A., Chairman of the r
William Hawke, Financial Secretary,
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X.— THE OWEN-SOUND DISTRICT.
150 Owen^Saundt Kennedy Creighton ; Isaac B. Ayleswortb, M.D.,
Superannuated.
151 Meafordf Phineas D. Will; Richard Locheadi Superan-
nuated.
152 Walier'S'Falls, Isaac Baker, Nathan Austin.
153 Thomhury^ James Anderson, Edward Charlton, B.A.
154 Durham^ Nathaniel S. Burwash, John Isaac.
155 Invermay, George M. Brown.
156 Port fllgin, Joseph Hill.
157 Paisley, Thomas Hanna.
158 Hanover, Henry S. Matthews, Thomas R. Reid.
159 Artemeaia, Charles E. Perry. One to be sent George
Jacques, Superannuated (Artemesia).
160 Markdale, John H. Robinson.
161 Chatsworth, Josias Green.
162 Keppel, Thomas Williams. One to be sent.
163 Amabel, David Williams.
164 Saugeen, Elisha Tennant.
165 Cape-Crocker, One to be sent.
Kbnnbdt Creiohton, Chairman of the District,
Phineas D. Will, Financial Secretary,
Xr.— THE BARRIE DISTRICT.
166 Barrie, William Hansford.
167 Vespra, Isaac Gold.
168 Collingwood, Francis Berry ; Edward Sallows, Superannuated.
169 Orillia, Robert Fowler, M.D., Joseph Deacon.
170 Rama, Joseph L. Sanders.
171 Craighurst, John W. Wicher.
172 Penetanguishene, One to be sent.
173 Stayner, James Woodsworth. One to be sent.
174 Angus, John Agar, who shall act under the direction of the
Superintendent of Barrie.
175 Osprey, William Tucker (Maxwell).
176 Muskoka, John Webster. Two to be sent.
177 Christian-Islands, and Beausoliel Island, Erastus Hurlburt.
178 Cold' Water, John W. Clipsham.
179 Bruce-Mines, John H. Keppel.
1 80 Sault'St.'Marie, Erastus S. Curry, who shall visit Michipicoton
and Bachiwana Bay.
181 Pic and Nipegon, To be supplied,
1 82 Parry-Sound and French River, Samuel Tucker.
183 Maniloulin Island, One wanted.
Francis Berry, Chairman of the District.
Samcel Tccker, Financial Secretary,
XII.— THE BRADFORD DISTRICT.
184 Bradford, Jay S. Youmans.
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185 Newmarketf Andrew A. Smith.
186 Aurora, John Hunt, William Mills.
187 Bond-Head, James Goodwin, William J. Fyfe.
188 Lloydtovm, George Brown. One wanted.
189 CookstowHf William Hay, David Cattenach ; Jacob Poole
Supernumerary.
190 Innisfil, Joseph W. Holmes (Craigvale), Henry M.
Manning.
191 Alision, James Matheson.
192 Sharon and Mount-Albert, William Irwin. One to b^ sent
193 Roaetnount, Joseph Colling.
194 Mono, - Christopher Hamilton.
195 Horning* S'Mills, Peter Addison.
William Hat, Chairman of the District,
J AT S. You MANS, Financial Secretary,
XIII.— THE WHITBY DISTRICT.
196 Whitby, Thomas Cosford, Edwin S. Washington, B.A. ;
Robert Darlington, Supernumerary.
197 Oshawa, Wellington Jeffers, D.D.
198 Pickering^ Thomas Stobbs (Greenwood), William Walsh.
199 Markham, William M'Cullough, A. C. Chambers.
200 Scarboro\ One to be sent.
201 BowmanviUe, George N. A. F. T. Dickson.
202 Darlington, Alfred M'Cann (EnniskiUen), Richard W. Williams.
203 Newcastle, William M'Donagh, William J. Jolliffe.
204 Prince-Att>ert, Henry Reid. One to be sent.
205 Uxbridge, Thomas Campbell.
206 Schugog, Supplied by Ministers from Prince Albert Circuit.
207 Brock, William Coleman (Yroomanton), Newton- Hill.
208 Beaverton, Albert C. Wilson.
209 StouffviUe, Daniel E. F. Gee. One to be sent.
210 Cartwright, John C. Wilson.
211 Manvers, James A. M' Clung.
Wellington Jeffers, D.D., Chairman of the District
George N. A. F. T. Dickson, Financial Secretary,
XIV.— THE COBOURG DISTRICT.
212 Cobourg, William Pollard; Richard Jones, Co- Treasurer,
Victoria College ; Thomas 8. Keough, General
Agent; George Leach, Jacob Freshman, Agents ;
Robert Corson, Vincent B. Howard, Superan-
nuated.
Victoria College, Samuel S. Nelles, D.D., President, Professbr of
Logic, Ethicst and Metaphysics ; Alfred H.
Reynar, M. A., Professor of Modem LanguanMuuul
English Literature; Nathaniel Burwas*
Professor of Natural Sciences'; James '"
Classical Master, V.C.G.S.
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Undergraduates — J. A. Chapman, Charles S. Eby,
Joseph W, Sparling, E. A, Healy, J. Saunders,
J. J. Hare, J. Pearen.
Conference-Students — William Ryan, J. S. Ross,
W, W, Edwards, Joseph Hall, Benjamin Long-
ley, F. C. Reynolds.
Isaac B. Howard ; Alexander T. Green, S. Might,
Superannuated.
William J. Hewitt.
Charles Silvester; William Steer, Superannuated.
Samuel Sing.
William Short.
George Case ; James Hughes, Superannuated.
Ebenezer Robson ; David B. Madden, Superan-
nuated.
Robert Mark, M.D. One to be sent.
John C. Ash.
Robert Godfrey.
Arthur Browning.
James A. Ivlson, John Sunday.
William Pollard, Chairman of the District,
Charles Silvester, Financial Secretary,
XV.— THE PETERBOROUGH DISTRICT.
225 Peterborough, George H. Davis; John Sanderson (a). Super-
annuated.
226 Millbrook, Francis Coleman, James Awde.
227 Hiawatha, {Rice- Lake,) Robert Brooking.
213 Port-Hope,
214 Canton,
215 Baltimore,
216 Plainville,
217 Fenella,
218 Colborne,
219 Castleton,
220 Brighton,
221 Campbellford,
222 Hastings,
223 Percy,
224 Alnwick,
Edmison ; James
Charles Freshman, D.D.
William Bums, David Winter.
William Andrews, Thomas J.
Norris, Superannuated.
James Kines.
William M. Pattyson.
Henry M*Dowell (North Douro).
James W, Sloan.
William Richardson, Robert F. Oliver.
Joseph H. Stinson.
Feneton-Falls, William R. Barker.
Coboconk and Balsover, William Sutton, Brabazon B. Dundas.
228 Lindsay,
229 Oakwood,
230 Omemee,
231 Keene,
232 Norwood,
233 Lakefield,
234 Warsaw,
235 Bobcaygeon,
236 Minden,
237
238
239 Havelock, One wanted.
240 HalVs'Bridge and Mud-Lake, David Hardie.
241 Chandos, One wanted.
Georoe H. Davis, Chairman of the District.
William Burns, Financial Secretary,
XVI.— THE BELLEVILLE DISTRICT.
242 Belleville, George R. Sanderson, David L. Brethour.
243 Consecon, Andrew B. Chambers.
244 Wellington, Silas Huntingdon.
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245 Ameliasburg, Georgie Carr, John Wilson, B.A. ; James Thomp-
son, Superannuated.
246 Picton, Nicholas R. Willoughby, M.A. ; Daniel M'Mullen,
Gilbert Miller, Supernumeraries.
247 Bloomfield and Cherry- Falley, William S, M*Cullough, M.A.
248 Milford, Isaac Weldon, John W. Bell.
249 Sydney^ JohnWalton; JohnLever(Belleville),Superannuated.
250 Thurlow, Jacob E. Qowell, M.A. (Cannifton).
251 Marmora, John C. Osborne. One to be sent.
252 SlirliTiy, Charles Taggart, William Rilance ; Thomas
Demorest, Superannuated.
253 Frankford, Samuel C. Philp ; George Robson, Superannuated.
254 Trenton, Thomas Cobb ; William Young, Superannuated.
255 Demorestville, Thomas Cullen, John Ferguson.
256 ShannonviUe, Archelaus Doxsee, Adolphus G. Knight, B.A.
257 Moira, Richard Potter.
258 Tweed, Joseph Kilgour.
259 Bridgewater, Garrett J. Dingman.
260 Flinton, {Addinyton-Road,) One to be sent.
261 Madoc, Robert Robinson.
262 Bannockhurn, William Norton.
263 Denbigh and Mattawachin, One wanted.
264 Maynooth and Carlotv, One wanted.
265 Brudenell and Bark -Lake, John H. Ruttan (Rockingham).
266 New Waldec, (German Mission,) Anselm Schuster (Ardoch).
Georoe R. Sanderson, Chairman of the District,
Thomas Cobb, Financial Secretary.
XVII.— THE KINGSTON DISTRICT.
267 Kingston, Henry F. Bland, Donald G. Sutherland, M.A. ;
H. Byers, Supernumerary.
268 Napanee, William Scott, John Ridley, who shall reside at
Gosport
269 Selby, William Halstead.
270 Newburgh, James Greener, Robert Bell ; Stephen Miles,
Superannuated.
271 Wilton, Edmund S. Rupert, M.A. One to be sent.
272 Odessa, Marmaduke L. Pearson.
273 Bath and Amherst Island, Richard L. Tucker, John C. Garrett.
274 Cataraquif Richard Wilson, William J. Young.
275 Battersea, Samuel Fear.
276 Gananoque, Wesley Casson.
277 Pittsburg, (Kingston,) William Briden, George C. Madden.
27H Centreville, Ephraim L. Koyl.
279 Harrowsmith and Frontenac, William W. Miller.
280 Tamworth, Webster W. Leach.
281 Kennebec, Christopher L. Thompson, under the direction of
the Minister at Tamworth.
William Scott, Chairman of the District.
Henry F. Bland, Financial Secretary.
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XVIII.— THE BROCKVILLE DISTRICT.
282 Brockville,
283 Prescott,
284 Lyn,
Luther Houghton, Super-
Sylvester Hurlburt, Super-
John A. Williams ;
numerary.
William Hall, M.A. ;
annuated.
James Masson, James B. Saunders (Mallory-
Town) ; Samuel B. Phillips (Caintown), Super-
annuated.
285 Farmersville, Samuel Wilson, John P. Wass, B.A.
286 Maitland, Edward A. Ward.
287 North-Augusta, William C. Washington, M.A.
288 SpencervilUf William Sheridan.
289 Kemptville, Robert H. Waddell.
290 South-Mountain, Andrew Armstrong.
291 Edwardshurg, John W. Totten.
292 Matilda,
293 Morrisburg,
294 Winchester,
295 Aultsville,
296 Cornwall,
297 Avonmore,
William Morton ; William H. Williams (Dixon's
Comers), Superannuated.
John S. Evans.
John Holmes.
Thomas W. Constable.
William C. Henderson, M.A.
Andrew L. Peterson ; S. Brownell (Moulinette),
Superannuated.
John A. Williams, Chairman of the District.
John S. Evans, Financial Secretary.
XIX.— THE PERTH DISTRICT.
298 Perth, Joseph E. Sanderson, M.A.
299 Smith's'FalU, David C. M'Dowell, James MTarlane.
800 Carleton-Place, Thomas Atkinson (Almonte), William Pierce.
301 Pakenham and Arnprior, William Tomblin, Thomas Brock.
302 Merrickville, William M'Gill, Robert B. Hare.
303 Elgin, John A. Dowler. One wanted.
304 Newhorough, Edwin Fessant.
305 Glentay, Brock Rose.
306 Maherly, William Shannon.
307 Playfair, John Corbett.
308 Fiteroy-Harbour, William Creighton.
David C. M*Dowell, Chairman of the District.
Joseph E. Sanderson, M.A., Financial Secretary.
XX.— THE PEMBROKE DISTRICT.
309 Pembroke, James C. Slater.
310 Rankin, {German Mission,) Charles Allum.
311 Westmeath, Alexander Lester.
312 Portage-du-Fort, Thomas H. Walker.
313 Renfrew, William Raney.
314 Calabogie, One wanted, to act under the superintendence of
the Minister at Renfrew.
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315 Alice, William Sanderson.
316 Clarendon, John Howes.
317 Onslow, John H. Stewart.
318 Collfieldf James Simpson^ under the direction of the Superin-
tendent of Portage-du-Fort.
319 Upper Ottawa, (^German Mission,) One wanted.
James C. Slater, Chairman of the District.
Alexander Lester, Financial Secretary.
XXI.~THE OTTAWA DISTRICT.
320 Ottawa, William Stephenson. One to be sent.
321 Aylmer, P.Q., Conrltd Vandusen.
322 BeWs Comers, David Chalmers.
. 323 March, Robert Lee (Carp), under the superintendence of
the Minister at Bell*s Corners.
324 Richmond, Daniel Connolly, John Tozeland.
325 North'Gower, Jabez B. Keough.
326 Long-Island Locks, Richard N. Adams. |
327 Osgoode, Joseph H. Chant.
828 Bearbrook, William H. Peake.
329 L' Original, George Kennedy, Thomas Johnson.
330 Grenville, One wanted. i
331 Thurso, Samuel Down.
332 North* Wakefield and Templeton, Samuel Teeson. One to be
sent.
333 Aylwin, John Wilson, Thomas Hadden. I
William Stephenson, Chairman of the District,
Daniel Connolly, Financial Secretary,
XXII.— THE MONTREAL DISTRICT. |
334 Montreal, Centre, John Potts ; John B. Selley, M.D., John B. |
Clarkson, B.A., Superannuated.
335 Montreal, South, Samuel J. Hunter, Alexander Hardie, M.A.
336 Montreal, East, and St. Lambert, James A. Gordon, Alexander j
Campbell. \
337 Montreal, West, Qeorge M. Meacham, M.A. ; John Scott,
Superannuated.
338 Montreal, St. Joseph, and Lachine, George Douglas, LL.D.
839 Chambly, John B. Armstrong.
340 St, John^s, John Borland, who shall have charge of the French
and Indian Missions in the Province of Quebec.
341 OdelUTown, William D. Brown.
342 Hemminyford, William J. Shaw, M.A., LL.B.
343 Franklin, Centre, George Rogers, John Walton (b).
344 Huntingdon, Thomas G. Williams. One to be sent
345 Ormstown, Edward Harris.
846 Hudson, Henry Shaler, Superannuated.
347 La Chute, John V. Wilson ; Francis C. Ireland, Supernu-
merary.
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848 North-Gore, John Russell.
349 New-Glasgow, George H. Squire, B.A.
850 Skawbridge, Samuel £. Maudsley; William Shaw, Superan-
nuated.
351 Rawdon, John English.
FRENCH MISSIONS.
352 Lake of Two Mountains, Armand Parent*
353 Granhy, Thomas Charbonnell.
354 Roxion, James A. Dorion.
355 Knowlton, Xavier Rivet.
356 Farnham, One to be sent.
Gborob Douglas, LL.D., Chairman of the District.
John Potts, Financial Secretary,
XXIIL— THE QUEBEC DISTRICT.
357 Quebec, Joshua H. Johnson, M.A.
358 Point'Levis, Joshua P. Lewis, who shall reside at Point-Levis.
359 Three-Rivers, William L. Scott
360 Melbourne, George Washington, B.A. One to be sent.
361 Sherbrooke, John Wakefield.
362 Eaton^ Edmund E. Sweet (Sawyerville), Hiram Fowler
(Cookshire). One wanted (Cookshire).
363 Dudswell, John Stewart (Marbleton).
364 Burg, William Adams (Robinson).
365 Leeds^ Robert H. Smith.
366 Danville, William Jackson.
367 NeW'Ireland, Cornelius A. Jones. One wanted.
368 Durham, P.Q., Henry W. Maxwell (Ulverton).
369 Port'Neuf, One wanted.
870 Metis, Henry Irvine.
371 GaspS, Alexander Drennan.
John Wakefield, Chairman of the District,
Georob Washington, B.A., Financial Secretary.
XXIV.— THE STANSTEAD DISTRICT.
372 Stanstead, Edward B. Ryckman, M.A. ; John Tomkins,
Malcolm McDonald, Superannuated.
373 Beebe'Plain, One wanted.
374 Compton, James E. Richardson.
375 Hatley and Cassville, William H. Rowsom, B.A., I. Wilkinson.
376 Coaticoke, Joseph M. Hagar, M.A.
377 Georgeville and Magog, Osborn Lambly, M.A.
378 Bolton, Thomas Bell.
879 Knowlton, George Stenning.
38t) Shefford, Le Roy Hooker (Waterloo, P.Q.).
381 Lawrenceville, Hugh Cairns.
382 Granbg, William English ; Benjamin Cole, Superannuated ;
Edmund S. Ingalls, Supernumerary.
383 Dunham, Samuel G. Phillips.
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384 Frelighshurg, William Scales.
885 Faniham, Richard Robinson.
386 Sutton, John Davies.
387 St. Armand, Thomas Kelly; Francis Hunt, Supernumerary.
388 Clareneevilley John Armstrong.
Edward B, Ryckmak, M.A., Chairman of the District,
William English, Financial Secretary,
FOREIGN MISSIONARY DISTRICTS.
XXV.— THE RED.RIVER DISTRICT.
389 Red'River^ George Young.
890 High Bluffs, Matthew Robison.
391 Norway-House, Egerton R. Young.
392 Oxford'House, John Sinclair, Native Missionary.
George Young, Chairman of the District.
XXVI.— THE SASKATCHEWAN DISTRICT.
393 Eifmonton-House and Woodville, Peter Campbell,
394 Victoria, George M*Dougall.
395 JVhite Fish-Lake, Henry Steinhaur.
896 Elk-River, {Blackfeet Indians,) John M*Dougall.
George M'Dougall, Chairman of the District.
XXVIL— THE BRITISH-CGLUMBIA DISTRICT.
897 Victoria, {V, /.,) Amos E. Russ.
398 Nanaimo, Edward White.
899 NeW'fVesiminster and Lower Frazer-River, One wanted.
400 Cowitchen, {V. /.,) To be supplied.
401 Cariboo, Thomas Derrick.
402 Indian Trihes» Thomas Crosby.
Edward White, Chairman of the District.
APPOINTMENTS OF THE SIXTEENTH WESLEYAN-
METHODIST CONFIDENCE OF EASTERN-BRITISH
AMERICA, IN CONNEXION WITH THE BRITISH
CONFERENCE ;
BEGUN IN YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA, JUNE 22nD, 1870.
Humphrey Pickard, D.D., President of the Conference,
James G. Hennigar, Co-Delegate,
Duncan D. Currjle, Secretary.
I.— THE HALIFAX DISTRICT.
1 Halifax, North, {Brunswick- Street,) Jabez A. Rogers
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Street), William Sargent ; Edmund Botterell,
Supernumerary.
2 Halifax, South, {Gmfton-Street,) John A. Clark, A.M. ; Henry
Pope (a), Supernumerary.
Conference- Office, Humphrey Pickard, D.D., President of the Con-
ference, Editor and Book -Steward.
3 Dartmouth, Charles H. Paisley, A.M. ; Thomas Angwin,
Supernumerary.
4 Windsor, Alexander W. Nicholson ; Matthew Richey, D.D,,
Frederick Smallwood, Supernumeraries.
5 Falmouth, George M. Barratt.
6 Ilorton, Stephen F. Huestis ; George Johnson, Supernu-
merary.
7 Kentvil/e, Arthur D. Morton, A.M., who shall exchange
with the Horton Minister once a month.
8 Newport, John M 'Murray.
9 Avondale, James G. Hennigar.
10 Kempt, John Johnson.
1 1 Maitland, John A. Mosher.
12 Musquodoboit' Harbour, Charles W. Dockrill.
13 Middle-Musquodoboit, Albert S. Desbrisay.
14 Shubenacadie, Robert E. Crane.
15 Sambro and Margarefs'Bay, Jonathan R. Borden.
Bermuda.
16 Hamilton, Stephen Humphrey, A.M.
17 St. George's, George W. Tuttle.
18 Somerset, Fletcher A. Weldon.
19 Bailey* S'Bay, To be supplied.
Humphrey Pickard, D.D., President of the Conference,
Chairman of the District,
Alexander W. Nicholson, Financial Secretary,
II.— THE ST. JOHN DISTRICT.
20 St. John, {Germain-Street,) Henry Pope (b) ; William T. Cardy,
Supernumerary.
21 St, John, {Centenary,) John Lathern; William Temple, Henry
Daniel, James R. Narraway, A.M., Supernu-
meraries.
22 St, John, (Exmouth'Street,) Thomas J. Dienstedt.
23 St, John, {City Mission,) William Woods, under the superintend-
ence of Brother Pope.
24 St John, {Portland,) Howard Sprague, A.M.
25 St. John, (Carleton^) Robert Duncan.
26 Fairville, Humphrey P. Cowperthwaite, A.M.
27 St, Andrew's, Charles B. Pitblado.
28 St, George's, One wanted. To be supplied from St. Andrew's.
29 St. David's, Charles W. Dutcher. One wanted.
30 St. Stephen's, Hezekiah M*Keown.
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31 Si. James's, Richard W. Weddall, A.B., under the superin-
tendence of Brother M*Keown.
32 Mill-Town^ Richard Smith.
33 Sussex' Vale, Christopher Loekhart.
84 Grand-Lake, Joseph B. Hemmeon.
35 Greenwich, Isaac N. Parker.
36 Kingston, Elias Slackford.
37 Upham, George Harrison.
Henrt Popb (b), Chairman of the District,
John Latiiern, Financial Secretary,
III.— THE TRURO DISTRICT.
38 Truro, John Read. One wanted. Thomas Smith, Super-
numerary.
39 River-Philip, WiUiam Tweedy.
40 Wallace, Thomas Watson Smith.
41 Pugwash, John J. Colter.
42 Albion-Mines, Roland Morton.
43 River-John, James Tweedy.
44 Pictou, Leonard Gaetz.
45 Guyshorough and Canso, John Cassidy, William Dobson ; James
Buckley, Thomas D. Hart, Supernumeraries.
46 Goldenville, One wanted. To be supplied from Guyshorough.
47 Manchester, Isaac E. Thurlow.
48 Sydney^ South, Jeremiah V. Jost.
49 Sydney, North, One wanted.
50 Cabarus, John W. Howie.
51 Blockhouse' Mines,
52 Part Hawkesbury, ) ^jf^^ ^ j^e Page.
53 Margaree, ) ^^
Roland Morton, Chairman of the District.
Jeremiah V. Jost, Financial Secretary.
IV.— PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND DISTRICT.
54 C/tarZof/e-Tbtrn, George S. Milligan, A.M. One to be sent. Frede-
rick W. Moore, Supernumerary.
55 Cornwall and Little- York, Edwin Evans. One to be sent.
56 Pownal, John Winterbotham. The brethren on the Corn-
wall and Pownal Circuits to change with Char-
lotte-Town each once in every six weeks.
57 Bedeque and Try on, Paul Prestwood, Robert A. Daniel.
58 Margate, Robert Tweedie.
59 Summerside, Jotham M. Fulton; A.M.
60 Murr^y-Harl^r, J^,,,,^ Colpitts. ^C^^^Q
62 Alberton, John G. Bigney.
George S. Millioan, A.M., Chairman of the District.
John Winterbotham, Financial Secretary.
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v.— THE FREDERICTON DISTRICT.
63 Frederic-ton, Duncan D. Currie, Secretary of the Conference,
Silas C. Fulton.
64 MarysvUle, Joseph Seller, A.B., under the superintendence of
Brother Currie, with whom he will exchange once
in every three weeks.
65 King^S'Clear, Robert O. Johnson.
66 Sheffield, Robert Wilson. One wanted.
67 Woodstock, John S. Addy.
68 Canterbury, Frederick W. Harrison. One wanted.
69 Knowlesville, Edwin Mills.
70 Jacksonville^ Ezra B. Moore.
71 Florenceville, William W, Percival.
72 Andover, John S. Allen.
73 Nashwaak, David W. Le Lacheur. One to be sent.
74 Gagetown, George B. Pay son.
75 Miramichi, Ingham Sutcliffe, Augustus B. Morris, A.B.
76 Batiiurst, Richard Weddall.
77 Dalhousie, One wanted.
Inohah SuTCLiFFE, Chairman of the District.
Duncan D. Currie, Secretary of the Conference,
Financial Secretary.
VI.— THE SACKVILLE DISTRICT.
7B Sackville, Ellas Brettle ; John Snowball, Supernumerary.
Educational Institutions.
Charles Stewart, D.D., Theological Professor and Chaplain.
Stttdents in Theology, Ralph Brecken, John Betts, John Ellis,
William H. Ibbitson, Silas James, William
*Fred. Penny.
79 Point'de-Bute, Joseph G. Angwin.
80 Baie-de-Verte, David B. Scott.
81 Moncton and Coverdale, John Prince.
82 Dorchester, Robert A. Temple.
83 Hopewell, John M. Pike.
84 Hillsborough, Douglas Chapman.
sJ "alishury and Elgin, ] '^°°^''» ^"•'"- ^^ ^ ^"PP"^*^"
87 Richibucto, Cranswick Jost, A.M.
88 /4mherst, James Burns.
89 Nappan, Alexander S. Tuttle.
90 Parrsborough, William Alcorn, W. J. Fraser.
91 Advocate- Harbour, George F. Day, under the superintendence
of Brother Alcorn.
Elias Brettle, Chairman of the District.
, Joseph G. Amowin, Financial Secretary.
VII.— THE ANNAPOLIS DISTRICT.
92 Annapolis, James England, Levi S. Johnson; Michael
Pickles, Supernumerary.
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93 Bridgetown,
94 mimot,
95 Aylesfordf
96 Canning,
97 Berwick,
98 HilUburgh,
99 /)i^6y,
100 Weymouth,
101 Digby-Neck,
William H. Heartz
numerary.
John L. Sponagle ;
merary.
James Taylor.
George O. Huestis.
Fletcher H. W. Pickles.
William McCarthy.
William C. Brown.
Frederick M. Pickles, under
of Brother Brown.
To be supplied.
Thomas H. Davies, Super-
Joseph F. Bent, Supernu-
the superintendence
James England, Chairman of the District,
James Taylor, Financial Secretary.
VIII.— THE LIVERPOOL DISTRICT.
102 Liverpool, John J. Teasdale.
103 Caledonia, Wilson W. Lodge.
104 Yarmouth, South, Job Shenton.
105 Yarmouth, North, Joseph Hart.
106 Yarmouth, East, Thomas Rogers, A.M.
107 Barrington, Robert Wasson.
108 Port La Tour, Robert B. Mack.
109 Shelbume, Joseph Shaw Coffin; Charles De Wolfe, D.D.,
Supernumerary.
110 North- East Harbour, Robert H. Taylor.
1 1 1 Port'Mouton, Samuel B. Martin.
112 MilUVillage, James R. Hart.
113 Petite- Riviere, Samuel Wt Sprague.
1 15 NZ^lalrmany, } '""P** ^''"'^' "^^ ^^ ''"»^''''"'-
Samuel W. Sprague, Chairman of the District,
Joseph Hart, Financial Secretary,
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IX.— THE NEWFOUNDLAND DISTRICT.
116 St. John's, James Dove, Stephen T. Teed ; Alfred W. Turner,
Supernumerary.
117 Harbour^Grace, Thomas Harris,
118 Carbonear, Charles Comben.
119 Brigus, John Waterhouse
numerary.
120 Port'de-Grave, Isaac Howie.
121 Blackhead, George Forsey.
122 Island-Cove, John S. Peach.
123 Perlican, Charles Ladner.
124 HanVs-Uarbour, Thomas Fox.
12') Trinity- Bay, One wanted.
120 Bonavisfa, John S, Phinney.
127 Catalina, Samuel Ackman.
One to be sent.
William E. Shenstone, Super-
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I'JH Twillingate, Henrj' L. Cranford.
121) Burin, James A. Duke.
130 Grand' Bank, John Goodison.
131 Labrador, Isaac Howie.
132 Port au Basque^ John Reay, George W. Willey.
133 Exploits, ^c. One wanted.
134 Fogo, Joseph Pascoe.
135 Greenes Pond, One wanted.
N.B. Ebenezer G. Pelley is under the direction of
the Chairman.
John S. Peach, Chairman of the District,
James Dove, Financial Secretary,
CONFERENCE METHODISTE FRANCAISE.
5
Lausanne, 1870.
STATIONS DES MINISTRES ET PROPOSANTS, POUR
L'ANNEE 1870—1871.
President de la Conference, James Hocart.
I.— DISTRICT DU NORD.
President du District, Emile F. Cook.
1 Paris,
Les Ternes, Emile F. Cook.
Chap. Malesherhes, Simeon Dugand.
Lev allois' Ferret, Georges Scheffer.
2 Pas-de- Calais,
St,'Pi€rre'lh'Calais, William Cornforth, Alcide Lagier.
3 Normandie,
Lisieux et le Bocage, Frederic Prunier,
4 Mcurthe,
Nancg, Numa Andrieii.
5 hauie-Marne,
Johiville, Aime Boisson.
St, Dizier, Gedeon Gouiielle.
6 Put/'de'Dome,
Thiers, James Hocart, fils.
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II.— DISTRICT DE SUISSE ET DAUPHlNfe.
PrSsident du District^ Gkdbon Jaulmes.
7 Lausanne^ James Hocart, Gedeon Jaulmes.
8 /4igle, Henri de Jersey.
9 Fallee de la Drdme,
Livrvn, J. Wesley Lelievre.
Die, Auguste Martin.
10 Bourdeaux et DieulefiU
Bourdeaux, Matthieu Gallienne, fils.
Dieulejit, James L. Ozanne.
1 1 NyonSy Samuel Bertin.
III.— DISTRICT DU MIDI.
President du District^ Luc Pulsford.
12 Nimes, Matthieu Lelievre, Jean P. Cook, directeur des
etablissements d'education.
13 Vauvert,
Codognan, James Wood.
Vauvert, Emile Farjat.
14 La Vaunage et Fie,
Congenies, L. Frederic Galland.
Sommieres, L. Benezet, evangeliste.
15 Alais et la Gardonnenque,
UzeSf Philippe Neel.
Alais, Paul Marseille, evangeliste.
16 Cevennes, {Est,)
Andme, Luc Pulsford.
La Salle, Daniel Bernard.
Sauve, Edouard Gallienne.
17 Ckvennes, {Quest,)
Le Vigan, Matthieu Audibert.
Ganges, Jean Luce.
Valleraugue, Joseph Cornud.
N.B. 1. Lea frdres Matthieu Gallienne, pdre,
Pierre Lucas, Philippe Hocquard, Philippe Le
Gresley, et Alfred Jean Dupuy sont cedes au
District des lies de la Manche.
2. Le frdre Philippe Guiton, pasteur en retraite,
reside k Jersey.
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Q. VIII. What is the Numbee of Members in our Societies ?
A. As follows ; viz., —
IN GREAT BRITAIN.
Mar.
1869.
1254
99
76
20
119
800
1105
738
714
700
372
410
200
1104
448
83
166
155
656
342
111
756
728
740
522
176
^. ., Mar.
Ctrcutts. 187,,
London (City-Road,
&c.) 1292
(Welsh). . . . 115
(Aldershot) . . 122
(Malta). ... 20
(German Mission) 133
London (Hoxton, &c.) 832
London (Islington,
&c.) .... 1088
London(Highbury,&c.) 806
London (Stoke-New-
ington, &c.) . . . 697
London (Hackney, &c.) 750
London (Kentish-Town,
&c.) 885
London (Spitalfields,
&c.) 451
London (Bethnal-Green,
&c.) 261
London (St. George's,
&c.) 1090
C London (Bow, &c.) 376
< London (Canning-
t Town). ... 217
Stratford .... 103
Barking, &c. . . . 199
Hertford, &c. . . . 165
Cambridge .... 661
Chelmsford, &c. . . 306
Leigh 101
Colchester .... 741
Manningtree . . . 700
Ipswich 702
St. Alban*s ... 527
Uxbrfdge .... 203
Total, 13,043.
London (Gt, Queen-
Street, &c.) . . . 1029
London (Southwark,
jgi^ 1361
South-East) 24
Mar.
1869.
1130
1063
399
(.27
598
682
1093
324
220
462
655
246
444
254
472
627
261
454
195
584
145
146
222
1483
1020
1419
278
1148
457
420
592
544
734
Mar.
Circutti. igyy^
London (Lambeth,
&c.) 1203
London (Brixton- Hill,
&c.) 1124
Richmond .... 440
London(Hinde-Street, »
&c.) 632
London (St. John's-
Wood, &c.) ... 677
London (Bayswater,
&c.) 713
London (Chelsea, &c.) 1162
Deptford . . . . 214
Blackheath .... 362
Bromley .... 230
Woolwich .... 393
{Hammersmith • . 453
Ealing and Acton . 220
Wandsworth . . . 278
Croydon . . . • 455
Kingston, &c. . . . 242
Windsor .... 481
Hastings .... 562
Sevenoaks .... 256
Tunbridge-Wells . .486
Lewes, &c 223
Brighton .... 569
Guildford .... 160
Alton 190
Redhill 236
Total, 14,375.
Bedford, &c. . . .1514
Leighton-Buzzard . 1029
Luton 1380
Hitchin .... 274
Dunstable . . . .1121
Aylesbury . . . . 478
St. Neots .... 45G
Biggleswade . . . 780
St. Ives, &c. . . . 475
Northampton . . . 7ol
Digitized by
Google
1870.
105
Mar.
1869.
431
295
264
487
480
409
265
137
351
.249
604
469
597
463
245
613
339
422
255
350
303
289
337
188
433
377
382
813
366
419
428
230
490
403
261
110
660
253
388
308
248
514
308
460
449
CiraUts.
Towcester . . .
Daventry . . .
Rugby ....
Newport-Pagnell .
Higham-Ferrers .
Wellingborough .
Kettering . . .
Market- H arborough
Chatteris
Oundle . .
Total, 1
Canterbury
Faversham
Rochester
Gravesend
Sheerness
Margate .
Dover •
Folkestone
Deal . .
Rye . .
Tenterden
Ashford .
Staplecross .
Ticehurst
Maidstone
Sittingbourne
Total, 6,426.
Norwich
Bungay .
North-Walsham
Yarmouth .
Lowestoft .
Yoxford, &c.
Diss . . .
Attleborough, &c.
Bury St. Edmund's
Holt . . .
Lynn . .
SwafTham .
Downham .
Walsingham
Wisbeach .
Thetford .
Mildenhall .
Ely . . .
Total, 6,538.
Oxford
,522.
Mar.
Mar.
1870.
1869.
436
584
250
603
243
712
481
272
472
438
421
280
240
345
139
365
354
219
245
197
353
608
188
600
270
601
71
458
591
211
197
663
125
350
429
965
240
157
367
121
297
719
259
345
798
376
172
178
435
440
391
550
559
397
224
307
265
371
155
394
395
238
598
505
1016
414
48
239
57
98
435
668
1833
263
393
342
235
487
327
465
1064
1530
475
628
450
434
1103
472
477
Circuits,
Mar.
1870.
High-Wycombe
. . 520
Witney . . .
. . 539
Banbury
. 715
Kineton • . .
. . 273
Newbury . ,
. . 640
Reading . .
. . 276
Hungerford
. . 394
Marlborough .
. 378
Watlington
. . 213
Thame . .
. . 209
Brackley .
. . 327
Buckingham ,
. 194
Chipping-Norton .
. 264
Stow-on-the-Wold
. 70
Swindon . . .
. 683
Wantage . .
. . 200
Abingdon • .
. . 120
Total, 6,392.
Portsmouth .
. . 953
Gosport. . . .
. 143
Fareham . . ,
. 112
Salisbury . . ,
. 744
Poole . . . ,
. 815
Wimbome . . .
. 378
Christchurch, &c.
. 158
Newport (Isle of Wight) 449
Ryde. . . ,
. 556
Southampton • «
. 564
Winchester . .
. . 224
Andover . , .
. 296
Chichester • ,
. 170
Total, 5,562.
Guernsey (English). 543
Guernsey (French) . 994
Alderney (English) . 49
Alderney (French) . 58
Jersey (English) .
. 596
Jersey (French) .
. 1839
Total, 4,079.
Devonport .
. . 1055
Plymouth .
. 1508
Launceston
. . 478
North Hill .
. . 630
Holsworthy
• • 4^7
Kilkhampton
. •
Liskeard
Callington .
Digitized
by V
jOoqIc
106
1870.
Mar.
1869.
874
288
245
275
354
1865
2426
1077
1364
1650
1500
1124
252
738
435
1227
1523
920
130
2190
1470
834
720
180
521
306
483
122
43
276
557
251
746
308
330
588
Circuits,
Tavistock .
Camelford .
Kingsbridge
Brixham, &c.
Ashburton .
Total, 8,077.
Redruth .
Camborne .
Falmouth .
Truro . .
Gwennap .
St. Agnes .
St. Austell .
St. Mawes .
Bodmin . .
St. Columb
Penzance .
St. Just . .
St. Ives. .
Scilly Islands
Helston
Hayle . .
Marazion .
Total, 19,922.
Exeter . .
Tiverton . .
Taunton
Bridgewater
South-Petherton
Budleigh-Salterton
Ax minster .
Bridport
Barnstaple, &c.
Ilfracombe .
South-Molton
Bideford
/ Dunster .
\ Williton .
Okehampton
( Torquay .
( Teignmoulh.
Total, 5,458.
1124 BRisTOL(King-Street,
&c.)
619 Bristol (Langton-St.,
&c.)
olT) I Bristol (Clifton, &:c.).
Mar.
Mar.
1870.
1869.
838
626
304
443
246
261
325
449
364
196
229
266
1720
408
2337
220
1080
62
1311
651
1756
465
1457
312
1105
530
255
388
678
401
230
1139
300
1366
185
924
232
128
184
2050
195
1391
825
824
261
245
735
192
597
483
468
310
1036
453
449
120
77
44
582
257
168
425
634
102
145
264
629
795
253
165
397
207
456
322
477
454
567
130
806
227
1054
391
123
632
250
501 '
313
CireuiU.
Mar.
1870.
Kingswood .
. 648
Banwell . . •
. 428
Weston-super-Mare . 265
Stroud ....
. 462
Dursley ....
. 194
Stonehouse, &c.
. 229
Winterbourne, &c.
. 260
Gloucester . . .
. 450
Tewkesbury . .
. 190
Malvern . . .
. 70
Cheltenham . .
• 608
Newport . .
. 503
RisQ^ . .
. . 330
Cardiff (Wesley, &c.). 537
Cardiff, (Loudoun-Square,
&c.) . . ,
. 379
Pontypridd
. 232
Bridgend . . .
. 305
Monmouth . . .
. 152
Ross, &c. . . .
. 234
Chepstow . .
. . 185
Abergavenny .
. . 192
Pontypool . ,
. . 832
Ledbury . .
. . 262
Hereford . .
. . 210
Total, 10,3
44.
Bath . . .
. . 601
Bradford-on-Avon
. . 464
Midsomer- Norton
. 1026
Frome . . .
. 457
Warminster .
. . 114
Melksham . .
. 607
Devizes. . . .
. 191
Shepton-Mallet
. 634
Castle- Carey .
. 139
Sherborne . .
. . 653
Yeovil . . .
. 275
Weymouth . .
. 398
Portland . . ,
. 447
Dorchester . . .
. 444
Shaftesbury . ,
. 644
Blandford . .
. . 322
Glastonbury, &c. ,
. 267
Total, 7,68
3.
Swansea . .
. 377
Gower . . .
. 135
Neath . . .
. 233
Merthyr-Tydvil
. 322
Digitized by VJ
lOOQle
1870.
107
Mar.
1869.
270
436
146
75
240
635
617
63
62
203
Circuitt.
Tredegar . .
Brynraawr . .
Brecon . . .
Builth . .
{Carmarthen .
Llanelly . .
Haverford-West
Pembroke . .
Goginan, &c.
Aberystwyth
Total, 3,622.
Merthyr-Tydvil
(Welsh) , . . .
186 Tredegar . . . .
188 Aberdare . . . .
47 TreherbertandFern-
dale
267 Ebbw-Vale, &c. . .
150 Cardiff
101 Cowbridge . . . .
86 Brecon
200 Llandilo . . . .
240 Carmarthen . . .
237 Swansea . . . .
163 Lampeter . . . .
165 Aberayron . . . .
68 St. David's ...
481 Aberystwyth . .
344 Ystumtuen . ' . .
552 Machynlleth , .
417 Llanidloes .
Total, 4,116.
Denbigh .
Rhyl. . .
lluthin . .
Corwen , .
Llangollen .
Coedpoeth .
Llanrwst
Blaenau- Ffestiniog
Abergele
Conway
Liverpool (Welsh)
Holywell .
Bagillt . .
Mold. . .
Beaumaris .
Amlwch
242
356
250
229
337
458
362
194
381
309
911
618
500
433
228
163
Mar.
1870.
286
403
146
80
104
168
610
619
68
71
203
188
195
49
239
160
100
80
205
244
254
166
146
67
482
353
545
440
247
321
266
228
337
428
349
194
374
296
870
647
500
437
230
164
Mar.
1869.
328
547
461
426
383
460
577
394
459
297
106
Ctrctts7f.
Holyhead
Carnarvon
Bangor .
Tregarth
Pwllheli
Barmouth
Dolgelly
Llanfyllin
Llanrhaiadr
Llaufair
Hanley
Total, 10,373.
Mar.
1870.
330
561
469
466
390
444
573
407
423
306
116
1058 Birmingham (Cherry-
Street, &c.) . . 1087
595 Birmingham (Belmont-
Row, &c.) ... 608
591 Birmingham(Newtown-
Row, &c.) ... 690
1147 Birmingham (Wesley,
&c.)
902 West-Bromwich . .
945 Wednesbury (Spring-
head, &c.) . . .
1331 Wednesbury (Wesley,
&c.)
667 Walsall (Wesley, &c.)
687 Walsall (Centenary,
&c.) . . .
1083 Wolverhampton
532 Bilston . .
763 Dudley . .
590 Tipton . .
285 Oldbury .
620 Stourbridge
312 Stourport .
340 Worcester .
187 Bromsgrove
294 Evesham .
412 Redditch .
456 Coventry .
407 Leamington
178 Stratford-upon
658 Hinckley .
253 Shrewsbury
824 Madeley
( Wellington
750 { Ketley-Bank
[ Shifnal
4071 Ludlow. .
Av
on.
1130
924
902
1263
634
678
1146
573
755
572
273
6:W
317
360
194
294
429
442
412
167
670
245
761
331
and
385
Digitized by
Google
108
1870.
Mar.
1869.
232
200
1231
199
133
313
555
218
978
760
1013
908
1005
453
400
1123
354
193
170
1315
455
929
950
120
762
172
485
308
141
45
40
26
81
284
145
425
554
1029
820
474
^. , Mar.
Ctreuiti. ig^Q
Kington 222
Knighton .... 200
Total, 17,659.
Macclesfield . . 12*43
Alderley-Edge, &c. . 199
Buxton 145
302
590
220
533
477
772
1042
953
Whaley-Bridge
Congleton • .
Sandbach . .
{Nantwich
Crewe . ,
Northwich . .
Burslem • .
Tunstall . ,
Newcastle-undcr- Lyme 1007
Longton .... 452
Stafford 516
Leek 1123
Uttoxeter .... 355
Cheadle 202
Market-Dray ton . . 166
Total, 10,297.
Liverpool (Brunswick,
&c.)
Liverpool (Cranmer,
&c.) .
Liverpool (Pitt
&c.) .
Liverpool (Wesley,
&c.) . .
Waterloo .
Birkenhead .
Seacombe .
Chester , .
Tarporley .
Mold, &c. •
Carnarvon, &c
Llandudno .
Rhyl . .
Holyhead .
Wrexham .
Oswestry .
Whitchurch
Warrington
{Runcorn .
Widnes .
St. Helen's ,
Southport
Street,
1348
501
905
911
136
828
169
515
313
164
44
47
41
90
295
155
453
554
829
257
884
518
Mar.
1869.
434
600
919
782
434
306
190
637
333
290
1076
1554
1434
912
637
860
872
544
240
577
877
800
533
512
708
385
1214
245
1397
1057
567
451
902
\cireuUi. J 37^^
Ormskirk .... 436
Wigan 547
Preston (Lune-St.,&c.) 927
Preston (Wesley, &c.) 842
Chorley 445
Blackpool : . . . 336
Garstang- . . . . 190
Lancaster .... 635
Newtown .... 320
Welshpool .... 291
Total, 14,926.
Manchester (Old-
ham-Street, &c.)
Manchester (Irwell-
Street, &c.) . .
Manchester (Grosve-
nor-Street, &c.)
Manchester (Great
Bridgewater-St.,&c.) 983
Manchester (Oxford-
Road, &c.) . . .
Manchester( Radnor-
Street, &c.) . . .
Manchester (Gravel-
Lane, &c.) . . .
Manchester (Cheet-
ham Hill, &c.) . •
Manchester (Welsh) .
Altrincham ....
Stockport (Tiviot-
Dale, &c.) . . .
Stockport (Hill-Gate,
. &c.) 819
New-Mills .... 533
Glossop 530
Ashton-under-Lyne
Hyde ....
/Oldham . . .
\ Oldham (Wesley)
Saddleworth . .
1078
1559
1489
614
962
927
561
242
630
919
750
346
799
461
240
Total, 14,442.
Bolton (Bridge-Street,
&c.) 1343
Bolton (Wesley, &c.). 1050
Bolton (Famwprth,&c.) 633
Bolton (Park-St.,&c.) 517
Rochdale (Union-St.,
&c.) 919
Digitized
d by Google
1870.
109
Mar.
1869.
701
201
1278
657
946
1090
773
921
970
738
583
405
469
470
578
961
807
1099
730
791
376
586
1077
280
1175
817
1658
1066
2439
1060
868
71
447
549
215
380
^. .. Mar,
CireutU. 187Q
Rochdale(We9lcy,&c.) 728
Hey wood . . . . 210
Burnley 1204
Padiham .... 637
Bury 963
Blackburn . . . .1118
Haslingden. . . . 772
Accrington .... 870
Bacup 1026
Rawtenatall . . . 774
Colne 623
Barrowford, &c. . . 395
Clitheroe .... 467
Leigh 484
Total, 14,733.
Halifax (South- Parade,
&c.) . . . . • 615
Halifax (Wesley, &c.) 973
Huddersfield (Queen-
Street, &c.) ... 843
Huddersfield ( Buxton-
Road, &c.) . . .1129
Holmfirth .... 750
Sowerby-Bridge . . 833
Stainland .... 374
Todmorden . . . 604
Hebden-Bridge . .1108
Denby-Dale ... 261
Bradford (Kirkgate,
&c.) 1179
Bradford(Manninghain,
&c.) 769
Bradford (Eastbrook,
&c.) 1668
Bradford(Great-Horton,
&c.) 1041
Keighley .... 2344
Bingley 1034
Shipley 882
Charlestown ... 66
Skipton 454
f Addingham ... 202
(Cross Hills ... 401
Grassington . . . 233
Settle 450
Total, 18,213.
1697 LEEDs(Brunswick,&c.)n93
Mar.
1869.
1360
354
1149
1245
1102
1247
1279
526
1453
618
264
818
790
848
416
404
385
631
960
1660
1064
371
626
94
430
721
753
1498
755
1075
540
1203
1167
396
918
1110
446
938
CireuUi.
Mar.
1870.
Leeds (Oxford-Place,
&c.) 1370
Leeds (Headingley,
&c.) 359
Leeds (St. Peter's, &c.) 1 1 66
Leeds (Wesley, &c.) . 1247
Bramley . • . .1150
Wakefield . . . .1227
Birstal . ' . . . .1350
Morley 512
( Dewsbury ... 996
( Ossett and Horbury 436
Knaresborough . .
Harrogate ....
Otley . . . *. .
Pateley-Bridge . .
Pontefract ....
Castleford ....
Cleckheaton . . .
Yeadon
Woodhouse-Grove .
607
287
880
8^2
866
449
416
385
652
Total, 16,970.
Sheffield (Carver-
Street, &c.) . . . 992
Sheffield (Norfolk-St.,
&c.) 1777
Sheffield (Ebenezer, &c.)975
Sheffield (ThomclifFe,
&c.) . ... 347
Chesterfield . . . 657
Bakewell .... 96
Bradwell .... 423
Rotherham • . . 753
Wath-upon-Dearne . 740
Doncaster .... 1503
Barnsley .... 764
Retford 1125
Worksop .... 505
Total, 10,657.
NoTTINGHAM(HalifaX-
Place, &c.) . . 1237
Nottingham (Wesley,
&c.) 1243
Ilkestone .... 393
Mansfield .... 925
Newark 1'
Bingham
Leicester
Digitized by
Google
110
1870.
Mar.
1869.
765
193
320
755
580
590
452
1259
175
340
297
820
399
463
1890
1056
919
1586
1073
647
1426
510
813
1329
681
531
270
2454
1698
737
883
970
454
346
1075
781
839
622
477
371
769
1519
Circuitt.
Melton-Mowbray
Oakham
Stamford .
Grantham .
Peterborough
Loughborough
Castle-Donington
Derby . .
Ashbourne .
Belper , .
Ripley . .
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Burton-on-Trent
Matlock-Bath .
Total, 13,742.
Lincoln
Sleaford . ,
Market-Rasen
Louth . .
Homcastle .
Bardney . .
Alford . .
Coningsby .
Spilsby . •
Boston . .
Wainfleet .
Spalding
Bourne • .
Total, 12,857.
Hull (Waltham-St.,
&c.) ....
Hull (George-Yard,
&c.) . .
Beverley
Driffield .
Howden
Patrington .
Hornsea
Grimsby (George- St.)
Grimsby (Caistor and
Laceby) .
Gainsborough
Epworth
Snaith . .
Goole . .
Brigg . .
Barton-on-Humber
Mar.
Mar.
1870.
1869.
722
197
306
716
583
592
444
1284
176
408
1887
908
830
919
996
816
360
315
1735
973
407
391
1232
624
1891
504
1100
964
912
1167
1579
1051
791
644
357
1401
481
539
780
812
990
1290
677
700
665
621
552
317
951
1625
703
340
2508
348
813
1666
863
738
901
907
1086
450
363
827
1025
1455
757
656
903
621
610
465
480
145
350
794
777
651
1524)
^. ., Mar.
Ctrttttis, 1870.
Bridlington . . . 937
Total, 14,896
York (New-St., &c.) 1781
York (Wesley, &c.) . 943
Tadcast^r .... 801
Pocklington . . . 904
Malton 980
Easingwold. . . . 826
Helmsley .... 340
{Scarborough. . > 1159
Sherburn . . . 534
Filey 374
{Pickering . . . 580
Kirby-Moorside . 678
Thirsk 616
Northallerton , . . 496
Ripon 985
Selby 1176
Total, 13,123
Whitby
Danby . .
Stokesley .
Guisborough
Darlington .
Stockton
Middlesborough
Hartlepool . .
Barnard -Castle
Bishop-Auckland
Middleham
Hawes, &c
Richmond
Reeth .
Bedale .
. 815
. 382
. 500
. 830
. 1086
. 705
. 704
. 602
. 944
, 1703
. 719
. 344
. 298
. 800
. 938
Total, 11,430
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
(Brunswick, &c.) . 1001
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
(Blenheim-St., &c.)
Gateshead . .
North-Shields .
South-Shields .
Blyth . . .
Morpeth 160
Sunderland(Sans-St,&c.)864
Sunderland (Fawcett-
Strcet, &c.) ... 637
795
1525
739
600
425
Digitized by
Google
1870.
Ill
Mar.
1869.
402
1038
1389
1167
727
1152
745
677
244
37
366
292
386
181
353
591
857
309
464
570
36
895
585
799
635
Circuits,
Sunderland (Whit-
burn-Street, &c.)
Houghton-le-Spring
Durham , .
Wolsingham .
Hexham . .
Shotley-Bridge
Alston . . .
Allendale«Town
Alnwick. . .
Berwick . .
Total, 13,957.
Carixslb .
Brampton •
Whitehaven.
Workington
Cockermouth, &c.
Appleby, &c.
Penrith ,
Wigton, &c,
Kendal .
Ulverstone
Dumfries
Total, 4,475.
Douglas . .
Castletown . .
Ramsay . . .
Peel. . . .
Total, 2,840,
Mar.
Mar.
1870. 1
1869.
1
479
380
85
867
36
1201,
126
1212
598
829;
260
1203
721
280
563
200
210
35
94
437
374
2951
52
421
158
183
805
372
548
857
301
64
442
78
650
214
32
52
473
879
397
600
584
800
203
561
235
_. Mar.
Cireutis. . 1370
Edinburgh . . . 501
Leith 80
Dunbar 36
Greenock .... 88
Glasgow (John-St., &c.)624
Glasgow (St. Thomas's,
&c.) 257
Glasgow (Cathcart-Road,
&c.) 309
Glasgow (Claremont-
Street, &c.). . . 210
Dumbarton. ... 96
TAirdrie .... 118
I Wallacestone . .351
Stirling, &c. . . . 46
Ayr 161
Aberdeen .... 301
Dundee (Ward-Road) 252
Dundee (Wellington-
Road) .... 84
Perth 64
Arbroath, &c. . . . 74
Banff 188
Inverness .... 50
Total, 3,890.
Lerwick 459
Dunrossness . . . 368
Walls 579
Northmavin & Del ting 201
North Isles .... 225
Total, 1,832.
Total Number of Members in Grbat Britain this Year . 348,471
Ditto last Year (including Malta) 345,546
Increase 2,925
On Trial in Great Beitian 20,433
Number of Deaths, so far as reported 5,861
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IN IRELAND.
Mar.
1869.
417
41
812
85
65
163
102
135
52
221
176
149
154
85
95
58
190
187
116
338
43
228
170
317
96
163
132
120
375
62
130
286
864
CircuUs, ^^l'
Dublin (Stephen's
Green) .... 390
Curragh Camp . 35
Dublin (Abbey-Street) 336
Dublin (Ralhmines) . 123
Dublin (Cork-Street) 75
Dublin (Blackhall-Pl.) l70
Kingstown .... 109
Drogbeda .... 135
Wicklow .... 48
Rathdrum .... 192
Tullamore . . . . 177
Maryborough . . . 157
Longford .... 156
Atblone .... 80
Total, 2,183.
Waterpord ... 90
Clonmel 59
Carlow 190
Newtownbarry. . . 193
Wexford .... 109
Total, 641.
Cork 344
Queenstown and Pas-
sage-West ... 45
Bandon 232
Clonakilty .... 180
Skibbereen .... 321
Total, 1,122.
Limerick .... 97
Adare and Rathkeale. 1 73
Roscrea and Parsons-
town 134
Cloughjordan .* . . 142
Total, 546.
Slxoo 377
Castlebar .... 58
Ballina and Killala . 132
Drumshambo & Boyle 259
Manorhamilton . • 866
Total, 1,692.
Enniskillen .
Brookborough .
Irvinestown
670
603
839
Mar.
1869.
421
231
304
466
142
175
69
107
361
412
324
550
274
213
310
45
190
350
230
271
343
148
970
261
380
351
516
227
286
61
166
158
137
26
10
CireuUt,
Bally shannon
Clones .
Cootehill
Cavan . .
Total, 3,544
Londonderry
Coleraine . .
Newtownlimavaddy
Ballycastle . ,
Castlederg . .
Omagh . • .
Mar.
1870.
422
236
308
460
145
190
67
107
349
400
Total, 1,264.
BELPAST(DonegalI-Sq.) 325
Belfast (Frederick-St.) 539
Belfast (Falls-Road) . 294
Belfast (Agnes-Street) 253
Belfast(University-Rd.) 350
Belfast (Ligoniel and
Springfield) ... 61
Belfast (Eliza-Street). 71
Holywood .... 45
Bally Glare .... 195
Donaghadee . . . 363
Carrickfergus . . . 236
Magherafelt . . . 268
Lisburn 348
Dromore . . . . 148
Total, 3,496.
PORTADOWN ..." 930
Newry 230
Dungannon . . . 344
Armagh 342
Lurgan 566
Moira 226
Tandragee .... 302
Banbridge .... 66
Monaghan . . . . 158
Aughnacloy ... 162
Total, 3,826.
MISSION STATIONS.
Lucan and Trim . . 140
Bray 27
Dalkev 10
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113
Mar.
1869.
163
15
70
15
42
124
68
56
83
11
68
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CtreuUt. 1870
Kilkenny .... 166
Youghal .... 20
Fermoy 79
Kinsale 18
Berehaven-Mines . . 44
Tralee 126
Ballinasloe .... 70
Nenagh 52
Kilrush 32
Ennis 10
Galway 68
Mar.
1869.
27
129
400
102
168
160
106
16
Cireuitt,
Oughterard & Clifden
Westport • . . ,
Strabane & Ratbmelton
Donegal . • •
Dun^ineely
Innisbowen
Downpatrick .
Ballymena . •
Ballymacarrett
Comber • • •
Total, 2,149.
Mar.
1870.
46
25
141
132
880
104
165
158
116
20
Total Number of Members in Ireland tbis Year . • • 19,963
Ditto, last Year 19,659
Increase
304
The Numbers in Society at the Stations occupied by the Weslbtan
Missionaries are as follows : — exclusive of those Missions which
are related to the several Conferences in connexion with the
British Conference ; the Numbers on which Missions are reported
in the Minutes of those Conferences respectively.
EUROPE.
ilar.
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
869.
1870.
1869.
1870.
France—
23
Pavia. . . .
. 29
46
Paris ....
48
50
Intra ....
60
20
Rheims . . . .
20'
38
Spezia . • •
30
47
Boulogne . . .
40
Vicenza . • .
. 32
Total, 108.
Vicobellignano . ,
23
683
519
159
Germany—
Waiblingen . . .
Prevorst. . . .
Hall
671
496
194
90
31
11
Naples . . ,
Salerno . • .
Cosenza . . .
Messina (Sicily)
94
86
32
3
269
Oberurbach . .
265
Total, 636.
186
Alfdorf . . .
Blaubeiiren . •
Adelsbeim (Baden]
180
4
12
20
17
Spain and Portuoj
Gibraltar. . •
Oporto . . .
,1.—
. 18
. 27
Total, 1,822.
*
Total, 45.
Italy —
80
Padua. . . .
82
Total in Europe
.2,6il
129
Parma. . . .
77
Last Year • •
20
Azzola . . .
23
1
77
Mezzano . • «
78
Decrease . .
40
Cremona . . .
37
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ASIA.
Mar.
1869.
88
H)6
68
112
58
74
36
24
80
897
47
43
24
29
98
8
83
25
179
24
44
107
51
7
45
37
24
131
Mar.
1870,
The Singhalese, or South
Ceylon District
Colombo, South
Colombo, North
Kandy
Negombo
Seedua .
Minuangoda
Wellewatta
Galkisse.
Angulany
{Morotto
Morotto MuUa
Wattalpola
Pantura .
Caltura .
Amblamgoda
Galle. .
Balligam.
Matura .
Goddapitiya
Total, 1,856.
The Tamil or North Ceylon
District,
r Jaffna (Petta) . . 151
( Jaffna (Wannarponne) 1 5
Point-Pedro. ... 28
Trincomalee ... 31
Batticaloa, First and
Second . . . . 137
Total, 865.
CONTINENTAL INDIA.
The Madras District.
21
111
89
124
72
80
43
45
45
164
243
66
61
26
32
83
8
31
27
Madras, South. .
Madras, North. .
Madras (English) .
St. -Thomas's Mount
Negapatam • . .
Manaargoody . .
51
10
48
32
27
17
Mar.
1869.
2
17
3
2
80
124
53
21
11
14
20
64
45
34
14
2
2
33
Mar.
1870.
Melnattam .... 2
Trichinopoly ... 16
Trivalore .... 2
Caroor . . • . • 8
Tptal, 218.
The Mysore District.
Bangalore (Petta). . 35
Bangalore (Cantonment) 1 34
46
32
7
Mysore
Toomkoor •
Goobbee. •
Coonghul .
Shemoga 16
Ootacamund ... 22
Total, 292.
The Calcutta District.
Calcutta 75
liUcknow, &c. ... 61
Total, 136.
CHINA.
The Canton District,
Canton, East
Canton, West . ,
Fatsh£n. . . .
Total, 58.
87
13
8
The Wuchang District.
Wuchang .... 4
Hankow .... 49
Total, 53.
Total in India, Cey-
lon, and China • 2,468
Last Year . • . 2,269
Increase .
199
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AFRICA.
Mar.
1869.
184
211
67
75
192
222
138
214
842
249
292
249
301
509
168
87
338
275
513
421
144
961
158
^9
355
474
154
300
357
669
SOUTHERN
Mar.
1870.
The Cape of Good Hope
District.
Cape-Town (English) 182
Cape-Town (Dutch) . 174
Wynberg .... 66
Simon's-Town ... 75
Stellenbosch . . . 174
Somerset, West . . 222
Robertson . . . . 142
Khamiesberg . . . 206
Total, 1,241.
The Graham" B'Town
District.
Graham's-Town (Eng-
lish) 320
Graham's-Town (Na-
tive) 262
Salem and Farmerfield 286
Bathurst and Lower
Albany .... 230
Fort- Beaufort, Sey-
mour, and Alice . 329
Heald-Town ... 607
Port-Elizabeth • . 177
Uitenhage .... Ill
Cradock .... 334
Somerset, East . . 268
Peddie and Newtondale 519
King William's Town. 362
Mount-Coke . . . 140
AnnshaW .... 1,025
Total, 4,970.
The Queen'S'Town District
Queen's-Town . . 187
Stormberg and Dordrecht 43
Karoastone • . . . 336
Lessey ton and M' Arthur 636
Isikobeni .... 201
Isomo ..... 384
Butterworth . . . 388
Clarkebury and Morley 544
AFRICA.
Mar.
1869.
49
120
195
120
61
248
219
256
72
36
11
838
5
202
115
10
304
118
88
106
282
113
Mar.
1870.
BuntingVille ... 88
Shawbury. ... 122
Osbom .... 205
Total, 3,134.
The Bechuana District.
Colesberg • . .
Burgher*8-Dorp .
Wittebergen . .
Bensonvale • •
Thaba-'Nchu . .
Moshaneng • •
Bloem-Fontein •
Fauresmith . . .
Smithfield. . . .
Total, 1,144.
The Natal District.
D'Urban ....
Coolie Mission • .
Pietermaritzberg (Eng-
lish)
Pietermaritzberg (Na-
tive). ....
York
Ladisroith . • •
Edendale ....
Indaleni ....
Emfundisweni • •
Palmerton • • .
Verulam ....
Verulam(Coolie Mis-
sion) ....
Inanda. ....
Total, 1,582.
134
85
283
272
256
72
31
7
4
323
6
154
110
52
34
280
143
100
106
180
82
12
Total in Southern
Africa. . . 12,071
Last Year . . 11,524
Increase .
547
WESTERN AFRICA.
2,522
691
770
The Sierro'Leone District,
Free-Town . . .2,456
Wellington ... 653
Hastings .... 672
368
601
York . .
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1869.
1870.
1869.
1870.
The Gambia District.
600
Lagos 600
509
St. Mary's. ... 609
100
Abbeokuta ... 108
149
McCarthy's Island . 106
Total, 2,286,
Total, 715.
The Gold-Coast District.
Total in Western
720
Cape-Coast ... 772
Africa.. . . 7,676
381
Anamabu .... 394
.La^tYear . . 7,734
241
Domonasi . . . 213
181
Akrah .198
.Decrease. . . 58
1 i Kumasi .... . 1 {
AMERICA.
WEST INDIES.
•
The Antigua District,
Total in the St. Vin-
•
cent's District.. 8,394
938
Antigua, First . . 1,075
Last Year . . . 8,082
1,012
Antigua, Second . .1,061
583
Dominica .... 605
Increase. . . . 312
455r
Montserrat . . . 561
1,421
Ntvis 2,084
The British Guiana
2,893
St. Kilt's . . . .3,195
District.
Demerara (George-
255
. 95
St. Eustatius . . . 325
St. Bartholomew's . 97
2,512
729
St. Martin's and
Town) .... 2,624
1,660
Anguilla . . . 729
Tortola . . . .1,568
462
543
495
Demerara (Mahaica) 488
Demerara (Golden-
Grove) . . . . 556
Total in the An-
Essequibo. . . . 498
tigua District 11,300
Last Year . . 10,041
213
42
Berbice .... 216
Coolie Mission . . 30
Increase . . 1,259
Total in the British
Guiana District 4,412
The St. Vincent's District.
Last Year . . . 4,267
1,246
Kingstown . . .1,341
Increase . • . 145
1,226
George-Town. . . 1,202
649
Chateaubellair . . 701
The Jamaica District.
668
Grenada .... 796
2,681 Kingston . . . .2,624
668
Trinidad .... 686
786 Montego - Bay and
1,766
Barbadoes (City). . 1,419
1 Lucea .... 828
928
Barbadoes (Ebenezer) 937
638 Spanish - Town and
Barbadoes (Speight 's-
Linstead . . . 637
Town) .... 369
887
Morant-Bay . . . 890
931
Tobago .... 944
693 Watson ville and Guy's-
i Hill .... 709
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849
Grateful-Hill . . 870
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Mar.
1869.
454
399
510
839
710
325
689
833
380
294
543
616
500
578
585
317
22
Falmouth . .
St. Ann's-Bay
Ocho-Rios .
Beechamville .
Bath . . .
Port-Antonio ,
Clarendon. .
Mount - Ward
Black-River .
Savannah -la-Mar
Brown's-Town .
Duncan*8 . . .
Yallahs . . •
Mount-Fletcher .
Manchioneal . •
and
Mar.
1870.
509
390
560
809
711
334
651
866
38r5
346
606
644
504
588
Total in the Jamaica
District . . 14,462
Last Year . . 14,204
Increase
258
The Honduras District,
Belize 684
Ruatan • • . . 353
Corosal • • . . 23
Totel in the Hon-
duras District . 1,060
Last Year . . . 924
Increase .
136
Mar.
1869.
940
710
477
680
257
19
454
335
210
Mar.
1870.
The Bahama District.
New-Providence
. 942
Eleuthera, First .
. 641
Eleuthera, Second
. 480
Harbour-Island .
. 685
Abaco . . / .
. 297
Andros-Island .
. 19
Turk's-Island .
. 468
Puerto-Plata
. 317
Biminies . . .
. 18
Total in the Ba-
hama District
. 3.867
Last Year • .
. 3,872
Decrease ... 5
The Hayti District.
Port - au - Prince,
etc 210
Total in the Hayti
District . . . 210
Last Year . . . 210
Total in the West
Indies . . 43,705
Last Year . . 41,600
Increase
,2,105
RECAPITULATION OF MEMBERS IN THE
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
In France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Portugal 2,611
In Continental India, Ceylon, and China 2,468
In Africa (Southern, 12,071 ; Western, 7,676) 19,747
In the West Indies 43,705
Total number of Members under the care of the Missionaries
this Year 5^.^31
Last Year ^^fi^^
Increase
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GENERAL VIEW.
I. BritiBh Gonf erenoe :
Great Britain
Ireland, and Irish MissionB .
Foreign Missions
II. French Conference
III. Australasian Conference ...
IV. Canada Conference
y. Conference of Eastern-British
America
Totals
B
848,471
19,963
68,531
2,049
55,656
61,199
15,021
570,790
8
20,433
830
6,005
167
10,091
3,489
1,266
42,281
1,282
165
232»
81
215
406
117
2,398
<§
178
26
73*
4
95
98
23
497
Si
£b
201
29
7*
1
18
94
22
372
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Q. IX. Who is appointed the President of the next
Conference in Ireland, to commeDce in Belfast, on Wednes-
day, June 21st, I87I ?
A. Our President, the Rev. John Farrar, whom we ap-
point as our Delegate ; and, in case of his unavoidable absence,
one of the following Ministers : — The Rev. Dr. Jobson, Ex-
President ; the Rev. Joseph W. M'Eay, nominated by the
Irish Conference; the Rev. Samuel Romilly Hall ; the Rev.
John Bedford.
N.B. 1. The President shall preside at all Meetings of
Connexional Committees appointed to be held preparatory to the
Irish Conference ; or, in case of his unavoidable absence, one of
the Ministers appointed by the preceding Resolution, who shall
be present, taken in the order of priority of names, shall preside
at all such Meetings.
2. The Rev. Dr. Jobson, Ex-President, the Rev. Dr.
James, the Secretary, and the Rev. George T. Perks,
M.A., are appointed to accompany the President to the Irish
Conference.
The following appointments are also made ; viz.,—
1. The President is appointed to visit Scotland in the month
of October, for the purpose of promoting the Missionary cause,
and also of attending the Financial District Meeting. The
Rev. Charles Prest and the Rev. Joseph Hargreaves are
*— "*'nted to accompany the President to Scotland.
"^he President is appointed to attend the Annual Meeting
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of the North Wales District Committee, to be held at Liverpool,
in the spring of I87I. The Rev. William W. Stamp is
appointed to accompany the President.
3. The Ex-President and the Rev. Charles Prest are
appointed to attend the Annual Meeting of the South Wales
District Committee, to be held at Aberystwyth, in the spring odH'Jl.
4. The Ex-President is appointed to attend the next Annual
Meeting of the Isle of Man District Committee.
5. The Rev. James Hocart is appointed the President of
the next French Conference, to be held at Paris in May, 1872.
6. The Rev. John Watsford is appointed the President of
the next Australasian Conference, to be neld at Hobart Town, on
Thursday, January 19th, I87I.
7. The Rev. Henry Pope (b) is appointed the President of
the next Conference of Eastern-British America, to be held at
St. John, New-Brunswick, on Thursday, June 22nd, I87I ; and
the Rev. Samuel W. Sprague, Co-Delegate.
8. The Conference leaves the election of the President of the
Canada Conference for this year to that body. The President
will appoint his own Co-Delegate.
COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES.
Q. X. Who are the Committee for Guarding our Privi-
leges during the ensuing year ?
A. The President and the Secretary of the Conference;
the Superintendent Ministers appointed to the London Circuits ;
the Superintendents of the Deptford, Blackheath, Woolwich,
and Hammersmith Circuits; all the Ministers now living who
have filled the office of President of the Conference; the
Book-Steward; the Editors; the Missionary Secretaries; the
Governor, and Theological and Classical Tutors, of the Rich-
mond Branch of the Theological Institution ; the Principal and
Secretary of the Education Committee; the Rev. Messrs.
Joseph W. M^Eay, Robert G. Jones, and James C. Bass,
Representatives of the Irish Conference; — together with the
following Gentlemen : —
Mr. James Heald, Stockport^
Mr. Samuel R. Healey, Liverpool,
Mr. Francis Heeley, Birmin^fhamf
Mr. J. Robinson Kay, Bury,
Mr. WHIiam Mewbum, Banbury,
Dr. Humphry Sand with, Beaconsfield,
Berks,
Mr. W. Bickford Smith, Camborne,
Mr. George Smith, Leedi,
Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Sh^ ^
Mr. Thomas Walker, Che'
Dr. Peter Wood, Southp
Mr. T. Percival Bunting, London,
Mr. John Chubb, diito,
Mr. Walter Griffith, dUto,
Mr. Peter B. Hall, ditto,
Sir Francis Lycett, ditto,
Mr. William M*Arthur, M.P., ditto,
Mr. William W. Pocock, ditto,
Mr. Richard Marsden Reece, tUtlo,
Mr. Greaves Walker, ditto,
Mr. Henry J. Atkinson, HhU,
Mr. William Dyson, York,
Mr. John Fern ley, Southport,
Mr. John Hartley, Wolverhampton j
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The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
Geobge T. Peeks, 'M. a., as Secretary of the Committee of
Privileges, for his able and valuable services
COMMITTEE OF EXIGENCY.
Q. XI. Who are the Members of the Committee whose duty
it is to consider all cases of exigency arising in any department
of our affairs or otherwise, requiring prompt communication with
the Government or with Parliament on subjects affecting our
public interests ?
A. The Pbesident and the Secbetary of the Cokfeeekce,
the Ex-President, the General Secretaries of our Missions, the
Principal of the Westminster Training Institution, the Secretary
of the Education Committee, the Secretaries of the Chapel
Committee, and the
Rev. Benjamin Frankland,
Thomas Jaokton,
«*— - John Lomas,
■ Dr. Osborn,
Charles Prest,
William Shaw (i),
William W. Stomp,
- — Dr. Waddy,
— ^ Theophilus Woolmer ;
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Mr. T. P. Bunting,
Mr. John Chubb,
Mr. Henry H. Fowler,
Mr. James Heald,
Mr. J. Robinson Kay,
Mr. W. M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. S. D. Waddy,
Mr. Greaves Walker.
The Revs. Geobge T. Peeks, M.A., and Samuel Coley are
appointed the Secretaries of this and the preceding Committee.
Ail Communications to be addressed to them at the Wesleyan
Centenary Hall^ Bishopsgate-Street Within^ London^ E,C.
MISSIONS.
Q. XII. What are the Resolutions of the Conference on the
subject of Missions ?
A. 1. The Conference cordially adopts the Resolutions of the
Missionary Committee of Review, held at Burslem, July 25th,
I87O; and directs that they be printed in the Minutes. (See
Appendix, No. 1, at the end of the Minutes of I87O.)
2. James Heald, Esq. and the Rev. Db. Jobson are
requested to continue in office as General Treasurers of the
Wesleyan-Methodist Missionary Society. The Rev. Db. Hoolb
is re-apnointed Deputy-Treasurer.
3. Tne following persons are appointed the General Committee
of Management for the ensuing year : — viz., the Pbesident and
the Secbetaby of the Confebence ; the Ex-Pbesident ; the
General Tbeasubebs; theGENEBALSECBETABiEs; the Hok-
TY Secbetaby; the Treasurer of the London District
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Auxiliary Society ; Sixteen of the Ministers stationed in London,
namely, —
Rev. Samuel Coley,
— Benjamin Fraukland,
. John Hall,
Charles Haydon,
— » Thomas Jackson,
*— - Thomas James,
W. F. Moulton,
^-^ Thomas Nightingale,
Rey. Dr. Osborn,
Charles Prest,
Dr. Rigj?,
Daniel Sanderson,
William Shaw (a),
Gervase Smith,
John Walton,
T. Woolmer ;—
The twenty following Gentlemen of London, namely, —
Dr, Brown,
Mr. John Chabb,
Mr. W. T. Eastman,
Mr. C. T. Gabriel,
Mr. R. Harwin,
Mr. S. B. Hodge,
Mr. G. M. Kiell,
Mr. Thomas Knight,
Mr. W. Lamplough,
Mr. George Lidgett,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. A. M'Arthur,
Mr. W. M^Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. W. Pearce,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. Thomas Sercombe,
Mr. T. B. Smithies,
Mr. John Vanner,
Mr. S. D. Waddy,
Mr. Greaves Walker; —
And, for the Country y-
Rev. £. £. Jenkins, SoiUhport,
John Lomas, Headhngky^
M. T. Male, Bath,
W. B. Pope, Didthury,
^-^^ John Rattetibury, Nottingham^
Dr. Scott, Buryy
Dr. Waddy, Cl^Um,
W. Williams (a), BdUm;
Mr. H. J. Atkinson, HuU,
Mr. W. H. Budgett, Brittol,
Mr. John Femley, Southport^
Mr. Isaac Holden, Keighley,
Mr. J. Robinson Kay, jBttry,
Mr. George Knowles, BoUon^
Mr. George Marsden, MancheMter,
Mr. Joshua Moss, Sheffield.
Messrs. Walter Griffith, Frederick Ingoldby, and
Dr. Brown are requested to act as a Medical Sub-Committee.
4. The following Ministers and other Friends are particularly
invited to attend a Special Meeting of the General Missionary
Committee, which will be held in Manchester, at Nine o'clock in
the forenoon of Tuesday, July 25th, I87I, viz., the Ministers of
the Manchester and Bolton Districts, the District Treasurers,
and —
Rev. John H. Beech,
— Joseph Hargreaves,
John Hartley,
John Kirk (a),
— Thomas Llewellyn,
William O. Simpson,
Luke Tyerman,
Thomas Vasey,
Robert M. Willcox ;
Mr. Eli Atkin, Manehester,
Mr. Brierley, Manchuter,
Mr. T. P: Bunting, Dorking,
Mr. John Cooper, Manchester,
Mr. Thomas Davies, Sal/ord,
Mr. Adam Dugdale, Burnley,
Dr. Adam Fletcher, Bury,
Mr. H. H. Fowler, Wolverhampton,
Mr. R. B. Harrison, Soffit
Mr. R. Haworth, Man^
Mr. T. Wood Heator
Mr. D. Hill, York,
Mr. Isaac Hoyle, Si
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Mr. Isaac Jenks, WoherhampUm,
Mr. Joseph Musgrave, Bolton,
Mr. J. Napier, Manchester^
Mr. C. Simpson, Bowdon,
Mr. W. B. Smith, Camborne,
Mr. J. S. Sutcliffe, Baeup,
Mr. J. F. Taylor, YorU,
Mr. Thomas Taylor, Bolton,
Dr. Turner, Stockport;-^
with those Gentlemen who may be chosen by the Lay-members of
the District Committees at the May District Meetings in Great
Britain, to .attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund, preparatory to the next Conference.
N.B. The Missionary Committee is empowered to invite to
this Meeting such persons, being Treasurers and Secretaries of
the different Auxiliary and Branch Societies, and also such other
leading friends of the Wesleyan-Methodist Missions, as are dis-
posed to take an active part in the support and extension of the
Missionary Society.
5. The Conference directs that, in addition to the inquiries
already required to be made, year by year, in the Financial Dis-
trict Meeting, in reference to the expense of holding Missionary
Meetings, there shall be laid before the Annual District Meeting
a report of the total amount collected for the Missionary Society,
and inquiry shall be made into the efficient working and produc-
tiveness of every Circuit organization, at the time when the
amount raised for the other Connexional Funds shall be inquired
into.
MISSIONARY DEPUTATIONS, I870.71.
DISTRICTS.
^ ^N^thaTptn,] ^^''"*' ^^*'"'' •'^^'^"^ ***'^"-
Edward Nye, Charles-Churchill, M.A.
>• George Walker, James H. Cummings.
C William J. Tweddle, Joseph C. Wood-
^ cock.
Robert N. Young, John R. Hargreaves.
> Thornley Smith, Marmaduke C. Osborn.
James Calvert, Frederick E. Toyne.
\ Henry W. Holland, William O. Simpson.
? John Rattenbury, Charles H. Kelly.
>■ James P. Dunn, George Dickenson.
Luke H. Wiseman, M.A., John Lyth,D.D.
4 Kent,
6 Norwich and
Lynn,
6 Oceford^
7 Portsmouth,
8 Channel
Islands,
9 Devonport,
10 Cornwall,
(West,)
Cornwall,
{Central,)
Cornwall,
(East,)
11 Eweter,
12 fimto/,
f Thomas James, John Dwyer, Featherstone
1 .^ •
Kellett.
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13 Bathj Richard Green, James A. Macdonald.
14 Swansea^ James Calvert, Samuel Atkinson (b).
\T Birmingham ^YUMheif T. Male, Luke H. Wiseman,
Shrewsbury, ) M.A., W. Wilson (d).
Richard Roberts, W. Fletcher Slater,
John Walton, George Bowden.
r Dr. Waddy, Luke H. Wiseman, M.A„
Joseph W. M'Kay.
George T. Perks, M.A., Frederick W.
Macdonald.
18 Macclesfield^
19 Liverpool^
20 Manchester^
21 Bolton^
22 HaUfass and
Bradford^
23 Leeds^
24i Sheffield,
25 Nottingham
and Derby,
26 Lincoln,
27 Hull,
28 York,
29 Whitby and
Darlington,
30 Newcastle,
31 Carlisle,
32 Isle of Man,
33 Scotland,
Frederic Greeves, Robert Stephenson, B. A.
The President, Robert G. Jones, Arminius
Burgess, David J. Waller.
Samuel W. Christophers, John Bond.
( James Sugden, Richard Bell, Francis J.
\ Sharr, Silas E. Symons.
r Samuel Coley, Joseph Bush, Thomas M.
\ Albrighton.
J. Alexander Armstrong, John S. Banks.
I Ebenezer E. Jenkins, M.A., John S.
Workman.
James Calvert, John Henshall.
' George T. Morrison, James Nicholson (b),
James Gillings, John Baker, M.A.
Gifford Dorey, John Rhodes («).
Joseph Willis.
( The President, Charles Prest, Joseph
I Hargreaves.
Ireland, {North,)Thomfi8 Llewellyn, George Mather.
Ireland, f William T. Radcliffe, John M'Kenny.
(South,) j
^^iw^'t \ JohnEglinton,T. Bowman Stephenson,B. A.
Ireland^ {Central,) Frederick W. Briggs.
SCHOOLS.
Q. XIII. What are the Resolutions of the Conference respect-
ine the affairs of our Schools ? j . ^u
A. 1. The Conference adopts the Resolutions passed at the
Meeting of the General Committee, held July 23rd, I87O, and
directs that they be printed in the Minutes. (See Appandix.
No. II, I87O.) ^ .,
2. John Meek, Esq., and the Rev. Benjamik /
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are re-appointed the General Treasurers ; and the Rev*
Frederick Payne and the Rev. John Harvard are re^
appointed the General Secretaries.
3. The following persons are appointed as the General
Committee for the ensuing year: — The President and the
Secretary of the Conference, the Ex-President, the General
Treasurers and Secretaries of the Schools^ Fund ;— -
Mr. James Budgett, London^
Mr. T. P. Bunting, London,
Mr. John Chubb, London,
Mr. John Cooper, Manchester,
Mr. Thomas Davis, Wesi Bromunch,
Mr. John Femley, Soulhport,
Mr. H. H. Fowler, Woherhmnpton,
Mr. James Heald, Stockport,
Mr. S. R. Healey, Liverpool,
Mr. J. Robinson Kay, Bwjf,
Mr. William Mewburn, Banbury,
Mr. Joshua Moss, Shejfield,
Mr. William Pearce, London,
Mr. William W. Pocock, Guildford,
Mr. S. H. Smith, Sheffield,
Mr. J. F. Stead, Southport,
Mr. Luke Thompson, York,
Mr. John Vanner, London,
Mr. S. D. Waddy, London ;—
Rev. William Arthur,
John Bedford,
— Willson Brailsford,
Samuel R. Hall,
— Charles Haydon,
John Lomas,
Dr. Osborn,
George T. Perks,
Charles Prest,
John Rattenbury,
George S. Rowe,
Dr. George Scott,
William Shaw (a),
William W. Stamp,
— Thomas Vasey,
Dr. Waddy,
Henry W. Williams,
Luke H. Wiseman ;
Mr. Thomas Barker, Stockport,
Mr. Brierley, Manehuter,
and all the members of the Local Committees who may be able to
attend the next Conference ;. with those gentlemen who may be
chosen by the lay members of the District Committees, at the
May District Meetings in Great Britain, to attend the Annual
Meeting of the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund Committee,
preparatory to the Conference.
N.B. The Schools^ Committee is empowered to invite to the
Committee of Review any friends who may be specially interested
in the affairs of our Schools.
4. The following are the Local Committees for the ensuing
year : —
New Eikgswood School,—
Rev. James Clapbam, Chairman,
Rev. W. H. Sargent, 1 Local
Mr. James Wilson, / TVeoMurers,
Rev. Frederick £. Toyne, Local
Secretary,
— James Cheeswright,
Edward Crump,
George Hughes,
Richard Jenkin,
John Keighley,
Matthew T. Male,
Thomu Osborn,
Rev. George Parsonson,
Richard Ray,
Richard Smetham,
Charles Tucker,
Dr. Waddy,
Charles M^illis,
Thomas Witbington ;
Mr. Batchelor, Bath,
Mr. W. H. Budgett, Brht<a,
Mr. Carpenter, Trowbridge,
Mr. Collins, Trowbridge,
Mr. T. Cox, Bath,
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Mr. £. Dyer, Trowbridge,
Mr. S. ETans, Bath,
Mr. Gibson, Brittol,
Mr. John W. Gould, Radttoek,
Mr. Alfred Hall, Briitd,
Mr. John W. Hall, jun., Bristol,
Mr. W. Hunt, Brittol,
Mr. N. Lomas, Bristol,
Mr. Maggfl, Mtlksham,
Mr. J. H. Mason, Newbury,
Mr. Thomas F. C. Mav, Bristol,
Mr. Thomas Pethick, bristoL
Rev. John Farrar, Chairman,
Rev
Rev. H. H. Chettle, ) Local
Mr. H. W. Blackburn, ) Treaswrers,
Mr.
Mr.
Rev. John H. Lord, Local Secretary,
Mr.
Willson BraiUford,
Mr.
Richard Brown (a).
Mr.
Robert Cooke,
Mr.
George Curnock,
Mr.
Mr.
George C. Harvard,
' Mr.
Mr.
Benjamin Hellicr,
Mr.
— John Lomas,
Mr.
James Loutit,
Mr.
Jacob Morton,
Mr.
Richard Peart,
Mr.
Mr.
Thomas Thompson,
Mr.
Mr.
William Tyson,
George Walker,
Mr.
Mr.
Samuel Walker,
Mr.
William Willan,
Mr.
WooDHousE Geovk School, —
. George E. Young ;
, John Blackburn, Horsforth,
, George Brooke, Huddersfield,
. John E. Burrows, Leeds,
, Thomas Dewhirst, Bradford,
, H. Edmunds, Halifax,
, Tliomas Haieh, Bradford,
Edward Holden, Charlestown,
. Isaac Holden, Oakworth,
, William Mewburn, Banbury,
, H. Mitchell, Bradford,
R. Moxon, Pontifract,
. John Nussey, Birstal,
, J. Oddy, Btrkenshaw,
. George Patchett, Halifax,
W. Peel, Ackworth-Park,
Ramsden, Great-Horton,
, Rawsthom, Dewsbury,
Israel Roberta, Stanningley,
W. Farrar Smith, Leeds,
, Joseph Thackray, Leeds,
, Miles Tillotson, Brwfford,
. B. R. Vickers, Leeds.
5. The following persons are appointed a Committee to carry
out the proposal of the General Committee, in relation to the
Schools for Ministers^ daughters : — The President and the
Secretary of the Conference, the Ex- President,, the Treasurers
and Secretaries of the Schools^ Fund, the Treasurers and
Secretaries of the Children'^s Fund, the Revs. S. R. Hall, Dr.
Osbom, Charles Prest, G. T. Perks, Luke H. Wiseman, J. W.
Greeves, and T. Vasey, with Sir Francis Lycett, and Messrs. J.
S. Budgett, John Chubb, WUliam M^Arthur, M.P., T. P.
Bunting, William Mewburn, W. Pearce, W. W. Pocock, James
E. Vanner, S. D. Waddy, Thomas Pethick, Francis Heeley,
and H. H. Fowler.
6. The Conference adopts the following rules in relation to the
Schools : —
(1.) Considering that the age at which the boys have been
accustomed to leave school is the most important and valuable for
the purposes of education, it is agreed that none shall henceforth
be admitted into the schools under nine years of age, and that
they may remain the usual term of six years. Should parents
prefer it, their sons may be admitted at ten years, and remain
until sixteen years of age.
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(2.) In any case where the Educational Allowance has been
received by the parent, the claim upon the Schools' Fund shall
be understood to have been met and satisfied for that year.
(3.) In all cases of an additional year being granted, on pay-
ment, to boys who have not been at school six years, the sum of
£25 shall be paid, which sum shall be inclusive of the £6. 6s.
from the Children's Fund ; but in all cases of request for a year
additional to the six years, the Committee shall be satisfied that
the character and diligence of the applicants are such as to render
their return to the school advantageous to the other boys, and in
such cases the payment shall be £30 inclusive of the £6. Gs,
(4.) In future, the Competition for Scholarships shall be
restricted to those boys who have been not more than six years at
one of the schools.
(6.) For the convenience of the officers of the Fund, the pay-
ment for education to both boys and girls shall commence at nine
years instead of eight years, and be continued until fifteen
years ; the ninth year to be reckoned from the Christmas before
payment.
. BOOK AFFAIRS.
Q. XIV. What are the Resolutions of the Conference in
reference to the afiairs of the Book-Room ?
A. 1. The London Book-ComHiittee shall consist of The
President and the Seceetary of the Conference, the Ex-
Presidents, the Editors, the Secretary of the Book-Committee,
the Missionary Secretaries, the Principal of the Normal Training
Institution, tne Governor and the Theological Tutor of the
Richmond Branch of the Theological Institution, the Secretary
for Home Missions, the Secretary of the Metropolitan Chapel
Building Committee, the Superintendents of the London Circuits,
and six additional members chosen from Ministers in London ;
namelv, the Rev. Messrs. Alexander M^Aulay, Luke Tyerman,
Josepn Bush, Marmaduke C. Osborn, Frederic Greeves, and
Robert N. Young.
The Rev. Theophilus Woolbier is re-appointed the Secretary
of this Committee for the ensuing year. Letters should be
addressed to him at Lady Margaret-Roady Kentish^Town^
London^ N. W,
2. The Methodist Tract-Committee shall consist of Ministers
to be appointed by the London Book-Committee. — The Rev.
Frederic Greeves is re-appointed the Secretary. Communi-
cations for this department should be addressed to him,
66, QtieerCS'Road^ Peckhaniy London^ S,E.
3. The General Book-Committee, which is appointed to meet
at the next Conference, shall consist of the President, the
Secretary, the Ex-Presidents, and all the members of the London
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fiook-Committee who shall be duly authorized to attend the
Conference^ with
Rev. John H. Beech,
William Cattle,
Henry H. Chettle,
James Clapham,
— '— William Davison,
John D. Geden,
Thomas B. Goodwin,
John W. G reeves,
Joseph Hargreaves,
Henry Hayman,
Benjamin Hellidr,
Henry W. Holland,
Peter C. Horton,
William Jackson (a),
Ebenezer E. Jenkins, M.A.,
William Jessop,
Rev. James A. Macdonald,
' Joshua Mason,
Jacob Morton,
James Nance,
Edward Nye,
William B. Pope,
William T. Radcliffe,
George S. Rowe,
Dr. Scott,
T. Bowman Stephenson,
William H. Taylor,
John W. Thomas,
Frederick E. Toyne,
Thomas Vasev,
Henry W. Williams,
Joseph Willis.
4. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
Dr. Jobsok, for his faithful, diligent, and efficient management
of the affairs of the Book-Room during the past year.
5. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
Benjamin FRANKLAKD,B.A.,andtheR£v. BenjaminGregorv,
for the faithful and able manner in which they have performed
their editorial duties during the past year.
6. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
Theophilus Woolmer, the Secretary of the London Book-
Committee, and to the Rev. Frederic Greeves, the Secretary
of the Methodist Tract-Committee, for their valuable services in
their respective offices.
CHAPEL AFFAIRS.
Q. XV. What are the Resolutions of the Conference with
regard to Chapel Affairs ?
A. 1. The Conference cordially adopts the Resolutions of the
Committee of Review, held at Burslem, on Wednesday, July
20th, I87O; and directs that those Resolutions, and an Abstract
of the Report then read, be printed in the Minutes. (See
Appendix, No. Ill, I87O.)
2. The Conference authorises the President, during the year,
to affix his signature to any consent to the sale of Trust Property
which may be certified to him as approved by the Chapel
Committee.
3. John Feenley, Esq., of Southport, and Samuel R.
Healey, Esq., of Liverpool, are re-appointed the Treasurers of
the General Chapel-Fund.
4. The Rev. John Bedford and the Rev. William
are re-appointed the General Secretaries of the Chapel
5. The Committee for the next year shall coi
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President and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex- President ;
the Treasurers of the Chapel-Fund ; the Secretaries of the
Chapel Committee, and the undermentioned Ministers and
Gentlemen :— ^
Rey. Samuel Romilly Hall,
Joseph Harfi^reaves,
— ^ Henry Haatling,
' Joseph HeatoDi
William Hurt,
Henry W. Jackson, B.A.,
William Jackson (a),
— William Jessop,
Featherstone Kellett,
■ John Martin (a),
*— George B. Mellor,
— ^ Dr. Osbom,
-^— Henry Pollingeri
William B. Pope,
Charles Povah,
William T. Radcliffe,
John Rattenbury,
— Dr. George Scott,
->— James Smeeth,
William W. Stomp,
William H. Taylor,
James J. Topham,
Edward Walker,
— Samuel Wilkinson,
William Williams (a);
Mr. John Berrie, Mancheiter^
Mr. Henry Bowman, dUto^
Mr. Thomas Briggs, Manehetier,
Mr. T. Percival Bunting, London,
Mr. Walter W. Cannon, Bolton,
Mr. Henry Cartwright, Rochdale,
Mr. John Chubb, Brixton^
Mr. John Cooper, Manchester,
Mr. Henry H. Fowler, Wolverhampton,
Mr. Richard Haworth, Manchester,
Mr. James Heald, Stockport,
Mr. Isaac Hoyle, Sale,
Mr. James Clarkson Kay, Bury,
Mr. W. M'Arthur, M.P., London,
Mr. George Marsden, Manchester,
Mr. Joseph Meek, Wigan^
Mr. John Napier, Manchester,
Mr. William C. L. Oliver, BoUington,
Mr. Francis Pamell, Blackpool,
Mr. John £. Sandbach, Manchester,
Mr. Charles Simpson, Bowdon,
Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Sheffield,
Mr. James S. Sutcliffe, Bacup,
Mr. John Leigh Taylor, BoUon,
Mr. Samuel Turnbull, Blackpool,
Mr, Benjamin R. Vickers, Leeds,
Mr. Greaves Walker, London,
Mr. William Walker, Lytham.
6. The Committee of Review on Chapel Affairs shall meet
in Manchester, on the Monday preceding the next Conference ;
and, in addition to the Committee above-named, shall consist of
the following persons ; viz.,-—
Rey, Robert Bond,
Willson Brailsford,
Henry H. Chettle,
— -— James Clapham.
W. H. Cornforth,
— John Drake,
John W, Greeves,
■ ■" James Grose,
Charles Haydon,
— John Lomas,
John H. Lord,
— Edward Nye,
— John C. Pengelly,
Charles Pres^
Dr. Rig^,
William H. Sargent,
William Shaw (a),
Gervase Smith,
John Talbot,
Rev. Thomas Vasey,
Dr. Waddy,
Samuel H. Wardley,
Henry W. Williams,
Luke H. Wiseman,
Theonhilus Woolmer ;
Mr. Eli Atkin, Manchester,
Mr. H. J. Atkinson, Hull,
Mr. Thomas Barker, Stockport,
Mr. R. B. Brierley, Manchester,
Mr. Thomas Davis, 2%«^oflie«, West-
Bronmich,
Mr. Joseph Edge, Burslem,
Mr. John Hartley, Wolverhampton,
Mr. Thomas Hazlehurst, Runcorn,
Mr. Thomas W. Heaton, Bolton,
Mr. Isaac Holden, Oakworth,
Mr. John Horsfall, Manchester,
Mr. John B. Ingle, London,
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Mr, J. Robinson Kay, Bury^
Sir Francis Lycelt, London,
Mr. W. Mewburn, Banbury,
Mr. Henry Mitchell, Bradford,
Mr. Joshua Moss, Sheffield,
Mr. Thomas Oliver, BoUington,
Mr. Henry Pooley, Seacombe,
with those Gentlemen who may
Mr. James Radford, Liverpool,
Mr. C. W. Rippon, Manchester,
Mr. J. FishwicK Stead, Souihport,
Mr. S. D. Waddy, London,
Dr. Peter Wood, Southpori,
Mr. G. Woodhouse, BoUon;
be chosen by the lay members of
each District Committee, at the May District Meetings in Great
Britain, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund Committee, held preparatory to the Conference,
and such of the District Chapel Secretaries as may have per-
mission to attend the next Conference.
The Chapel Committee are empowered to invite to this Meet-
ing any other friends who take an interest in our Chapel Affairs.
N.B. (1.) The Chapel Committee usually meet on the first
Wednesday of each month.
@r (2.) All communications intended for the Committee
must reach the Secretaries not later than the Saturday preceding
the day of the usual Monthly Meeting.
(3.) Letters, Schedules, and all other documents on Chapel
Affairs, must be sent to The Genebal Secretaries, Wesleyan
Chapel Committee^ Oldham-Street Chapel^ Manchester. The
private addresses of the Secretaries are, Rev. John Bedford, 18,
Acomb-Street, Manchester, and Rev. William Edwards, 342,
Richmond-Villas, Stockport-Road, Manchester.
(4.) Applications relating to Loans, Grants, Erections, En-
largements, Alterations, Organs, Purchases, or Sales, must be
made on the authorized Schedules, as undermentioned, which may
be obtained from the Conference-Office, London : —
Schedule I. New Chapels. — II. School-Rooms. — III. Enlarge-
ments and Alterations. — IV. Organs. — V. Sales. — VI. Grants.
— VII. Loans. — For Ministers' Houses, Schedule I. may be
adapted.
i®* For Compendium of Regulations of the Conference res-
pecting Wesley an-Methodist Trust-Property^ see Minutse of
the Conference^ 1866, VoL XVL^pp, 562 — 571 ; and for an addi^
tional Regulation respecting the enrolment and registration of
Trust-Deeds, see Minutes of the Conference, 1868, Vol, XVII.y
p. 366.
GIFTS OF CHAPELS AND OTHER PROPERTV.
The thanks of the Conference are most respectfully presented^
To Mr. Francis Parnell, for the gifl of a Chapel at South-
Shore, Blackpool, which has cost if 1,500.
To Mr. John Wignall, for the gift of a School-room which
has cost «ie200, at Fleetwood, in the Blackpool Circuit.
To Mrs. Vipond, for a House which has cost <f 400, at Blae-
navon, in the Pontypool Circuit.
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To Mb. James Barlow, for a House which has cost jP1,200,
at Edgeworth, near Bolton.
To Mr. James Hayes, for two Houses, of the value of
«f 1,650, at Leigh, Lancashire.
NORTH WALES DISTRICT CHAPEL FUND.
{See Minutes, 1867, Vol. XV I L, pp, 136, 137.)
The North Wales Chapel Fund Committee for the ensuing
year shall consist of the following persons ; viz., —
Rev. Samuel Davies,
William Davies (c),
— John Jones (c),
Lewis Jones,
Robert Jones (a),
Robert Jones (b),
Richard Prichard,
Methuselah Thomas ;
Mr. John Edwards, Abergele,
Mr. John H. Jones, Denbigh^
Mr. John Jones, Corwen^
Mr. Richard Jones, Llanrkaiadr,
Mr. Samuel Jones, Liverpool,
Mr. Thomas Lewis, Bangor,
Mr. Edward Lloyd, Liverpool,
Mr. William Williams, Rhyl.
RELIEF AND EXTENSION FUND
METHODISM IN SCOTLAND.
FOR
In accordance with the recommendation of the Edinburgh and
Aberdeen District Committee, the Conference appoints the fol-
lowing persons the Committee of this Fund for the ensuing year ;
viz., —
The Superintendent Minister of each Circuit in the Edinburgh
and Aberdeen District ;
Mr. W. Taylor, Edinburgh,
Mr. John Donald, ditto,
Mr. W. Ormiston, ditto,
Mr. J. Birrell, ditto,
Mr. James Carnaghan, Greenock,
Mr. R. Ellison, Glasgow,
Mr. Duncan Millar, ditto,
Mr. W. McCartney, ditto,
Mr. T. A. Broadbent, ditto,
Mr. T. M'Millan, ditto,
Mr. J. Pickering, ditto,
Mr. /. Colqnhoun, Dumbarton,
Provost Hamilton, Airdrie,
Mr. William Paton, WaUacettoum,
Mr. John Allan, Stirling,
Mr. A. Scott, Leith,
Mr. R. Angus, Dunbar,
Mr. Thomas Brown, Ayr,
Mr. James Ogilvie, Aberdeen,
Mr. C. B. Davidson, diUo,
Provost Davidson, Inverurie,
Mr. William Doig, Dundee,
Mr. Thomas Leifli, ditto,
Mr. Thomas Whimster, Perth,
Mr. William Whimster, Montrose,
Mr. John Simpson, Banff,
Mr. William M'Intosh, Porfessie,
Mr. George Galloway, Inverness.
NEW CHAPELS IN WATERING-PLACES.
The Fund which has been raised for making Grants to assist
in the erection of Chapels in Watering-Places has been entirely
appropriated, and the Committee has issued its Report ; but inas-
nch as several of the projected Chapels, to which help has been
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promised, are not yet in a position to comply with the conditions
on which the t^und has been administered, it is resolved that the
Committee shall be re-appointed, until ^11 such cases shall be
finally settled. The Committee for the ensuing year shall consist
of the following : —
The President,
The Ex-President,
Rev. William Arthur,
• John Bedford,
Dr. Osborn,
- — George T. Perks,
Charles Prest,
John Rattenbury,
William Shaw (a),
Gervase Smith,
Treasurer, — W. M'Arthub, Esq., M.P,
Secretary. — Rev. Gkorge M aukdeb.
Rev. Dr. Waddy ;
Mr. James S. Budgett, London,
Mr. Robert Davis, tUito,
Mr. Thomas Davis, The HoUies, West
Bromunch,
Mr. John Fernley, Southport,
Mr. S. R. Healey, Liverpool,
Mr. Isaac H olden, Oakworth,
Mr, W. Mewburn, Banbury,
Mr. John Radmall, London.
METROPOLITAN CHAPEL BUILDING FUND.
1. The Conference accedes to the request of the Committee of
this Fund, that a Minister be set apart to the office of Secrcftary.
2. It gratefully records its sense of the service which Sir
Francis LrcETT has, in many ways, rendered ; and, in par-
ticular, of the proposal which he has made, to give £50,000
during the next seven years if an equal amount be contributed by
friends throughout the Connexion. And while it offers to him
its hearty thanks for this munificent intention, it expresses a hope
that this proposal will meet with a liberal response, so that the
purpose contemplated may be ftiUy realized.
3. Communications are to be addressed to the Rev. Gervase
Smith, M.A., 13, Leigh-Road^ Highbury Parky London^ N.
CHILDREN'S FUND.
Q. XVI. What are the Resolutions of the Conference respect-
ing the Children's Fund ?
A. 1. For this year the Circuits are to continue to raise
£6. 10«. per 100 members.
2. The following rule is substituted for that of 1822, viz., —
In case of the death of any regular claimant on this Fund, the
parents or guardians of such deceased claimant shall be entitled
to receive a sum equal to a whole year's allowance, in lieu of the
quarterly payment due at the quarter-day next after such decease,
to be a final grant from the Fund towards the expenses of afflic-
tion and burial.
3. The thanks of the Conference are hereby presep'
District-Treasurers of the Children's Fund, for tb
services during the year; and also to the Rev. DH"
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William Mewburn, Esq., the General Treasurers, and to the
Rev. George Stringer Rowe, the General Secretary, of the
Fund.
4. The Rev. Dr. Waddy, and William Mewburn, Esq.,
are re-appointed the General Treasurers, and the Rev. George
Stringer Rowe is re-appointed the General Secretary for the
ensuing year.
5. The following statement shows the amount to be raised in
each District for the general purposes of the Children's Fund, at
the rate of £6. 10«. per 100 members, according to the foregoing
arrangement : —
DUtricU. No. of Members. £, a. d.
1 First London 13,043 845 0 0
2 Second London 14,375 .... 936 0 0
3 Bedford and Northampton . . 11,522 .... 747 10 0
4 Kent , 6,426 .... 416 0 0
5 Norwich and Lynn 6,538 .... 422 10 0
6 Oxford 6,392 .... 416 0 0
7 Portsmouth 5,562 364 0 0
8 Channel Islands 4,079 .... 266 10 0
9 Devonport 8,077 •••• 526 10 0
10 Cornwall 19,922 .... 1,293 10 0
11 Exeter 5,458 .... 357 10 0
12 Bristol 10,344 .... 669 10 0
13Bath 7,683 .... 500 10 0
14 Swansea 3,622 .... 234 0 0
15 South Wales 4,116 .... 266 10 0
16 North Wales 10,373 .... 676 0 0
17 Birmingham and Shrewsbury. 17»659 .... 1,150 10 0
18 Macclesfield 10,297 .... 669 10 0
19 Liverpool 14,926 .... 968 10 0
20 Manchester 14,442 936 0 0
21 Bolton 14,733 .... 955 10 0
22 Halifax and Bradford 18,213 .... 1,183 0 0
23 Leeds 16,970 .... 1,105 0 0
24 Sheffield 10,657 ••.. 695 10 0
25 Nottingham and Derby 13,742 .... 890 10 0
26 Lincoln 12,857 .... 838 10 0
27 Hull 14,896 .... 968 10 0
28 York 13,123 .... 85110 0
29 Whitby and Darlington .... 11,430 .... 741 0 0
30 Newcastle 13,957 910 0 0
31 Carlisle 4,475 .... 292 10 0
32 Isle of Man 2,840 182 0 0
33 Edinburgh and Aberdeen . . 3,890 .... 253 10 0
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HOME-MISSION AND CONTINGENT FUND.
Q. XVII. What are the Resolutions of the Conference in
reference to the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund ?
A. 1. The Conference adopts the Report of the Committee of
Management, and of the Army and Navy Committee ; and
directs that the Resolutions passed by the General Committee,
and the Army Returns be pnnted in the Minutes. (See Appen-
dixes, Nos. IV. and IX., I87O.)
2. The Conference continues to recognise the great importance
of our work in the Army and Navy, and rejoices in the many
tokens of the Divine approval which have been vouchsafed to the
Ministers employed therein.
3. That regarding the lamentably neglected state of a great
proportion of the populations of the towns and cities of the land,
the need of an earnest, faithful, and loving proclamation of evan-
gelical truth in rural districts, and also the evil tendencies of the
day with reference to religion, in consequence of which many sub-
stitute the form for the power of godliness, while man^ others
deny all that is miraculous in Scripture fact and spiritual m Chris-
tian experience, the Conference again expresses its approbation of
the Home-Missionary organization, and its hope that through the
increased liberality of our people, the Committee may soon be
justified in recommending increased activity and multiplied agencies*
4. FoBLic Meetings and Juvenile Home and Foreign
Missionary Associations. — The Conference rejoices to know
that the Public Meetings held in behalf of our Home Missions
have ministered to the edification and zeal of our people ; that in
some of our leading Circuits a Meeting has been held, during the
year, in every Chapel, with great advantage to the Fund ; and
that, in some other Circuits, where only one Annual Meeting
formerly took place, two or three Meetings have been recently
convened. The Conference is convinced that the multiplication
of these Meetings would be an effective auxiliary means of
quickening the prayerful concern of our Societies and congrega-
tions for the conversion of their neighbours, as well as of their
countrymen at large; and it strongly recommends that such
Meetings should 1^ held in all our principal Chapels. The
Conference is glad to know also that there has been a gratifying
increase in the number of^" Juvenile Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Associations during the year, and it entertains the hope
that these usciul Associations — aiding at once our Home and
Foreign Missions — will be established in all our Circuits.
The Conference is decidedly of opinion, that wherever sums,
large or small, are collected avowedly for the Foreign or Home
Missions, the whole amount should be remitted to the Treasurers
of these Funds respectively, to be administered under the direc-
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tion of their Committees ; and that sums so remitted to the Home-
Mission Fund should entitle a Circuit to favourable consideration,
if it request a grant for any effort within its boundaries which may
be a legitimate object for the application of moneys collected for
Home-Missions. (Minutes, 1863.)
On this subject the following modification has been made : —
In the case of Circuits which are not in a position to ask for
the appointment of a Home-Missionary Minister, and to give the
pledge required, but which feel the necessity of adopting some
plan of Juome-Missionary operations^ the subjoined allocation
shall be allowed: —
One-third of the sums received by Juvenile Home and Foreign
Missionary Associations, to be paid to the Funds of the Foreign
Missionary Society, ** it being expressly understood that in every
case the contribution to the Foreign Missions shall be at least
equal to what has been presented from Christmas Offerings, on
the average of several preceding years : ^^
One-third to the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund :
One-third to the Circuit, to be expended in support of local
movements of a directly Home-Missionary character^ under the
direction of the Superintendent, and of a Committee to be
appointed at the December Quarterly Meeting.
In all other cases the former Minute of the Conference remains
in force.
6. The Conference deems it expedient to reprint the following
Rule from the Minutes of 1797' —
** That all bills for the support of travelling preachers and
their families, in respect to deficiencies, house-rent, fire, candles,
sickness, travelling expenses, and all other matters of a temporal
kind for their support, for which the Circuits cannot provide,
shall first meet with the approbation of the Quarterly Meeting,
and be signed by the General Steward of the Circuit,* before
they can be brought to the District Committee.""
o. Home-Mission Regulations, — Each Home-Missionary
Minister is directed, with the concurrence of the Superintendent
Minister, to forward with his journal, signed as now by the
Superintendent, to the General Secretary for the information of
the Committee, a copy of the Circuit-Plan ; and a quarterly
statement of the number of full and accredited Church-Members,
and of persons on trial, in connection with the place or places
specially assigned to him as his Mission District.
7- John Vanner, Esq., and the Rev. John W. Geeeves
are re-appointed the Treasurers; the Rev. Charles Prest the
General Secretary; and the Rev. Alexander M*Aulay and
the Rev. John Bond the Secretaries. The Committee, which
hall meet before the next Conference, shall consist of the
• ThU muxt now he understood of the Circuit Stewards.
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President and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-President ;
William Mewbum, Esq., one of the Treasurers, and the Rev.
George S. Rowe, the Secretary, of the Children's Fund; the
Committee of Management ; also, the
Rey. William Andrews,
John H. Beech,
Richard Bell,
Robert Bond,
Willson Brailsford,
Frederick W. Briggs,
James Clapham,
William H. Cornforth,
Samuel Davies,
John Drake,
William Faulkner,
Matthew Gallienne,
James Grose,
— Henry Hastlin^,
Benjamin Hellier,
George Hobson,
Pascho Hoskins,
Rev. Isaac Jenkins,
Michael Johnson,
Hu>(h Jones (a),
Thomas Llewellyn,
James A. Macdonald,
— — Edward Nye,
— John C. Pengelly,
William H. Sargent,
John Talbot,
Edwin Thorley,
John Vanes,
Anthony Ward,
Levi Waterhouse,
Robert M. Willcox,
Henry W. Williams,
William Williams (a);
with one Gentleman, being a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist
Society, to be chosen by the lay-members of each District Com-
mittee at the next May District Meetings in Great Britain.
8. The Committee of Management, which shall meet regularly
or occasionally during the year, and report its proceedings to the
Committee of the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund, and to
the Conference, shall consist of the President and the Secretary
of the Conference, the Ex-President, the Treasurers, the General
Secretary, and the Secretaries of the Home-Mission and Con-
tingent Fund ; with the
Rev. Benjamin Frankland,
Charles Hay don,
Charles H. Kelly,
Thomas Nightingale,
Dr. Osborn,
George T. Perks,
Dr. Rigg,
William Shaw (a),
— Gcrvase Smith,
■ Luke H. Wiseman,
— — Theophilus Woolmer ;
Mr. James Duncan,
Mr. Thomas Knight,
Mr. W. Lamnlough,
Mr. Georee Lidget^
Sir Francis Lyeett,
Mr. W. M'Arthur,M.P.,
Mr. William Pearce,
Mr. T. B. Smithies,
Mr. S. D. Waddy,
Mr. William Wood ;—
Rev. John Bedford,
S. Romilly Hall,
Joseph Hargreaves,
John Rattenbury,
William W. Stamp,
Thomas Vascy,
Dr. Waddy ;
Mr. H. J. Atkinson, Hull,
And, /or the Country, —
Mr. E. M. Bainbridge, NewcoiUe'
upon-Tme^
Mr. W. Budgett, Brutol,
Mr. S. R. Healev, Liverpool,
Mr. I. Hoyle, Afanchesler, —
Mr. J. Clarkaon Kay, ^«"'
Mr. John Meek, Maccler
Mr. W. Mewburn, Banl
Mr. John Napier, M<^^
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All communications on the subject of Home-M issions are to be
addressed to the Rev. Charles Prest, Burnt-Ash-Lane^ Lee,
Londouy S.E.
Hemittances are to be sent to the Treasurers, Messrs. Vanner
and Greeves, 10, St George's Terrace^ Islington^ London^ N.
The Conference adopts the Report of the Committee of
Distribution. (See Appendix, No. V., 1870.)
ARMY AND NAVY COMMITTEE.
The Committee for counsel and direction relative to Wesleyans
in the Army and Royal Navy consists of those members of the
Home-Missionary Committee of Management who reside in
London, with the addition of the Rev. Richard Hardy.
The Rev. Charles Prest is the Secretary of this Committee.
All communications on subjects relating to the Army or Royal
Navy are to he addressed to the Rev. Charles Prest.
HOME-MISSIONARY deputations, 1870-71.
Districts.
First London^ Local arrangements.
Second London^ Local arrangements.
Bedford and > Frederick W. Briggs, T. Bowman
Northampton^ ) Stephenson, B.A.
Kenty Joseph Dixon.
Norwich and Lynn, Richard W. Allen, James J. Wray.
Oxford, Thomas Nightingale.
Portsmouth, Benjamin Gregory.
Channel Islands, Richard Hardy.
Devonport, The General Secretary, Joseph Webster.
Cornwall, Alexander M'Aulay, Samuel Lees.
Exeter, John S. Workman.
Bristol, John Rattenbury, Frederick Ewer.
Bath, Samuel D. Waddy, D.D., James Yeames.
Swansea, Abraham S. White.
South Wales, Local arrangement's.
North Wales, Local arrangements.
^ThJ'eisbur^!^ } -^^^^ W- Greeves, George Scott (b).
Macclesfield, Stephen Cox, John Rhodes (b).
Liverpool, Charles H. Kelly.
Manchester, John Bond, Ebenezer E. Jenkins, M.A.
Bolton, Joseph Hargreaves.
Halifax and Bradford,Wi\\\SLm Wilson (d), David J. Waller.
Leeds, Frederic Greeves, Nehemiah Curnock.
<., ^ ,j ( The General Secretary, Henry W.
Sheffield, j Holland.
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Nottingham and
Derby,
Lincoln^
Hull,
York,
Whitby and
Darlington,
Newcastle,
Carlisle,
Isle of Man,
Edinburgh and
Aberdeen,
\ Samuel Coley, Benjamin Broadley.
The General Secretary, John H. Anderson.
John J. Sargent, Robert W. Starr.
Joseph Bush, George S. Weston.
r Benjamin Frankland^ B. A.
The General Secretary, George Bowden.
William Andrews.
Charles H. Kelly.
Edward A. Telfer, Henry J, Pope.
THAMES MISSION.
The Conference directs that the Committee of the Thames, or
Wesleyan Seamen's, Mission shall consist of the President of the
Conference, the Ex-President, the Missionary Secretaries, the
General Secretary of the Home-Missions, the Superintendents of
the London Circuits, the Ministers of the Mission, Dr. Rigg,
the Rev. Gervase Smith, and the following Gentlemen : —
Mr. James Archer,
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Mo W. Day,
Mr. W. T. Eastman,
Mr. R. Harwin,
Mr. Jackson,
Mr. G. M. Kiell,
Mr. C. Lam plough,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. Alexander M* Arthur,
Mr. W. M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. G. T. Matthews,
Mr. Paddon,
Mr. E. Prest,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. J. Radmall.
Mr. J. Riley,
Captain Trivett,
Captain Williams,
Mr. W. Wood.
All Communications are to be addressed to the Rev. Thomas
HuLME, Wesleyan Seamen^s ChapeUHouse, Portland-Street,
Commercial-Road, London, (E.) ; or to G. Lidgett, Esq.,
Treasurer, 9, Billiter-Street, London, E.C,
WORN-OUT MINISTERS' AND MINISTERS'
WIDOWS' AUXILIARY FUND.
Q. XVIII. What are the Resolutions of the Conference on
the affairs of the Auxiliary Fund ?
A. 1. The Conference adopts the Report and Resolutions of
the Committee, with the exception of the third Resolution, the
consideration of which is deferred for the present ; and directs that
they be printed in the Minutes. (See Appendix, No. VI., I87O.)
2. John Napier, Esq., and the Rev. John Rattenbuby aje
requested to continue in the office of Treasurers ; and thp
Henry H. Chettle to continue in that of Secretary.
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3. The following persons are appointed the Committee for the
ensuing year ; who shall superintend the general working of this
Fund, and also consider and decide upon such peculiar cases of
affliction or distress, among the Supernumerary Ministers or
Ministers'* Widows, as may be recommended by the District
Committees for special and occasional relief: —
The President and the Secretary of the Conference, the Ex-
President, the Treasurers and the Secretary of the Fund ; and
the
Rev. William Arthur,
John Bedford,
John Hall,
S. Romilly Hall,
— Charles Ilaydon,
John Lomas,
Dr. Osbom,
Charles Prest,
Dr. Scott,
William W. Stamp,
Dr. Waddy;
Mr. H. J. Atkinson, HuU,
Mr. E. M. Baiiibridge, NewctutlCf
Mr. William Brock, Exeter^
Mr. James S. Budgett, Ltrndon,
Mr. Isaac Holden, Oakurorth,
Mr. James Heald, Stockport^
Mr. John Robinson Kay, Bury,
Mr. William M ' Arthur, M. P., London,
Mr. John Napier, Manchester,
Mr. John Radmall, London.
The Irish Representatives are authorized to be present.
N.B. (1.) Should any member of this Committee be unable to
attend the Meeting on Thursday, July 20th, prior to the assem-
bling of the next Conference, early notice should be sent to the
President, who has authority to appoint a substitute.
(2.) The Superintendents are requested to obtain the private
Subscriptions in the month of May or June ; and to send the
lists to the Rev. Henry H. Chettle, Woodhouse-Grove^
Apperley-Bridge^ near Leeds^ and pay the Subscriptions to their
respective Financial Secretaries.
(3.) The Circuit Treasurers are requested to close their
accounts with the Class-Leaders not later than Christmas, and to
present their statement to the Christmas Quarterly Meeting. The
District Treasurers are requested to remit the contributions from
the classes, a^ soo7i as possible^ to the Rev. John Rattenbury,
Nottingham^ and to close their accounts not later than the May
District Meeting.
WESLEYAN THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTION.
Q. XIX. What are the Resolutions of the Conference with
regard to the Wesleyan Theological Institution?
A. 1. The Conference receives and adopts the Resolutions
passed at the Committee of Review, held on Friday, July 22nd,
I87O; and directs that they be printed in the Minutes. (See
Appendix, No. VIL, 1870.)
2. James S. Budgett, Esq., and the Rkv John Farrar
are re-appointed the General Treasurers ; the Rev. M armaduke
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C. OsBOBM is appointed the General Secretary ; Thomas Knight
and Thomas Fabmer Hall, Esqs., are appointed the Treasurers
of the Richmond Branch; George Marsden and John Napier,
EsQs., are re-appointed the Treasurers of the Didsbury Branch ;
and Henry W. Blackburn and Henry Mitchell, Esqs., are
re-appointed the Treasurers of the Headingley Branch. The
Rev. Joseph Bush is appointed the Secretary of the Richmond
Branch ; the Rev. Richard Green is appointed the Secretary
of the Didsbury Branch; and the Rev. John H. Lord is
appointed the Secretary of the Headingley Branch.
3. The General Committee of Uie Theological Institution
for the ensuing year shall consist of the President and the
Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-President ; the General
and the Local Treasurers ; the General Secretary ; the Local
Secretaries ;
Rev. William Arthur,
Alfred Barrett,
John Bedford,
William B. Boyce,
John D. Geden,
S. Romilly Hall,
Benjamin Hellier,
Thomas Jackson,
William Jackson (a),
John Lomas,
-«— William F. Moulton,
Dr. Osborn,
George T. Perks,
William B. Pope,
• John Rattenbury,
Dr. Rigg,
Daniel Sanderson,
William Shaw (a),
Rev. Gervase Smith,
William W. Stamp,
Thomas Vasey,
Dr. Waddy,
Luke H. Wiseman ;
Mr. T. P. Bunting, Manchester,
Mr. John Fernley, SotUhport,
Mr. James Heald, Didtbury,
Mr. Samuel R. Healey, Liverpool,
Mr. Isaac Holden, Oakworth,
Mr. J. Robinson Kay, Bury,
Sir Francis Lycett, London,
Mr. William M'Arthur,M.F.,Z^07i<f<OT,
Mr. William Mewburn, Batibury,
Mr. Charles Simpson, Bonvdon,
Mr. W. Bickford Smith, Camborne,
Dr. Peter Wood, Southport.
The Rev. Dr. Hoole, the Rev. Charles Prest, and Mr.
John Chubb, are requested to act as Auditors ; and shall, as
such, be Members of the General Committee.
4. The Local Committee of Management for the Rich-
mond Branch of the Institution shall consist of the Committee
of the Wesleyan-Methodist Missionary Society ; the General
Secretary, the Local Secretary, and Messrs. Robert Davies, and
Thomas Pocock.
5. The Local Committee of Management for the Dida-
bury Branch of the Institution shall consist of the President and
the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-President ; the General
Treasurers ; the Local Treasurers ; the Local Secretary ; the
Didsbury House-Governor and Tutors ; with the following
Ministers and Gentlemen : —
Mr. Eli Atkin,
Mr. Thomas Barker,
Mr. James Barlow,
Rev. John Bedford,
Mr. Bowman,
Mr. Ralph B. Brierley,
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Rev. William Edwards (a),
Mr. John Fernley,
Rev. George Fletcher,
Rev. Thomas B. Goodwin,
Rev. S. Romilly Hall,
Rev. Henry M. Harvard,
Rev. Henry Hastling,
Mr. John Hatfield,
Mr. Richard Haworth,
Mr. James Heald,
Mr. Samuel R. Healey,
Mr. T. Wood Heaton,
Rev, Joseph Heaton,
Mr. John Horsfall,
Mr. Isaac Hoyle,
Rev. William Hurt,
Rev. Ebenezer E. Jenkins,
Rev. William Jessop,
Mr. J. Robinson Kay,
Mr. George Rnowles,
Mr. George Lomas,
Rev. John Martin (a),
Mr. John Meek,
Rev. George B. Mellor,
Mr. Thomas Oliver,
Mr. H. H. Parkes,
Rev. Henry Pollinger,
Rev. William T. Radcliffe,
Rev. Dr. Scott,
Mr. Charles Simpson,
Rev. James Smeeth,
Rev. William W. Stamp,
Mr. J. Fishwick Stead,
Mr. John L. Taylor,
Rev. William H. Taylor,
Rev. James J. Topham,
Mr. Samuel TurnbuU,
Mr. William Walker,
Rev. Samuel Wilkinson,
Rev. William Williams (a).
Professor Williamson,
Dr. Peter Wood.
6, The Local Committee of Management for the Head-
ingley Branch of the Institution shall consist of the President
and the Secretary of the Conference; the Ex-President; the
General Treasurers ; the Local Treasurers ; tlie Local Secretary ;
the Theological and Classical Tutors ; with the following Minis-
ters and Gentlemen : —
Mr. John Blackburn,
Rev. Willson Brailsford,
Mr Thomas Brearley,
Mr. George Brooke,
Rev. Richard Brown (a),
Mr. Burrows,
Rev. John Burton,
Rev. Henry H. Chettlc,
Mr. Skelton Cole,
Mr. Thomas Dewhirst, jun.,
Mr. H. Edmunds,
Rev. William Ford,
Mr. Haigh,
Rev. Josepli Ilargreaves,
Rev. George C. llarvcird,
Mr. Angus Holden,
Mr. E. Holden,
Mr. Isaac Holden,
Mr. T. B. Holmes,
Mr. Samuel Ingham,
Mr. W. Glover Joy,
Mr. Lomas Joy,
Mr. James Lund,
Mr. Matthew Mirfield,
Kev. Jacob Morton,
Rev. James Nance,
Rev. Edmund OldBcId,
Rev. Josiah Pearson,
Rev. Thomas Pearson Tb),
Mr. W. Peel,
Mr. W. Ramsden,
Mr. Rawsthorne,
Rev. George Rowe,
Mr. A. Sharp,
Mr. Thomas Simpson,
Mr. George Smith,
Mr. W. Farrar Smith,
Mr. J. Thackray,
Rev. Thomas Thompson,
Rev. John Tindall,
Rev. W. Tyson,
Mr. B. R. Vickers,
Rev. George Walker,
Mr. James Walker,
Rev. Samuel Walker,
Rev. William Willan.
7. The Committee for the Special Examination of Candidates
for our Ministry shall consist of the President and the Secretary
of the Conference, the Ex-President, the Tutors and Governors
' the three Branches of the Institution, the Missionary Secre-
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taries, the General Secretary, and such other Ministers as may
be selected from their own number by the Committees of the two
London Districts. The Rev. James D. Brocklehurst, the
Rev. John Clulow, and the Rev. George W. Olver, B.A.,
are the Secretaries of this Committee.
8. The Cotamittee of Review for the Wesleyan Theological
Institution shall meet in Manchester, on the Friday preceding
the next Conference ; and, in addition to the Committees above-
named, shall consist of the following persons ; viz., —
Rev. John H. Beech,
Richard Bell,
Henry L. Church,
James Clapham,
Edward Nye,
Henry W. Williama ;
Mr. Bowden, Altrmcham,
Mr. George Cooper, Maachetler,
Mr. M. H. Fowler, ditto,
Dr. Rayner, ditto,
Mr. James Smith, Stockport,
Mr. G. Wain Wright, Oldham ;
with those Gentlemen who may be chosen by the lay members of
the District Committees, at the May District Meetings in Great
Britain, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund Committee, preparatory to the Conference.
9. The Conference directs that, in order to meet the necessary
expenditure of the Wesleyan Theological Institution, one Annual
Collection shall be made in all our Chapels, except in cases where
the Societies may prefer to make two.
EDUCATION.
Q. XX. What are the Resolutions of the Conference on the
subject of Wesleyan Education ?
A. 1. The Conference adopts the Report of the Special
Meeting of the General Education Committee, held in Burslem,
on Tuesday, July 19th ; with the exception of the Resolution
on the Lay-inspectorship, and directs that the report shall be
printed in the Minutes. (See Appendix VIII., I87O.)
2. The Conference learns with much thankfulness that during
the past year there has been an increase of 48 Day Schools, and
9,739 Day-scholars; and of 115 Sunday Schools, and 20,788
Sunday-scholars.
3. The Conference directs that the Rev, J. Clulow, in
addition to his labours as Visitor of Sunday Schools, shall, as far
as possible, inspect the Day Schools in tne localities which he
may visit; and empowers the Education Committee to make
arrangements for such special visitation of Day Schools as during
the year may be found necessary.
4. That having regard to the new position of the Educational
question as resulting from the passing of the recent Act, the
Conference directs that at the September District Meetings
special inquiry shall be made into the character and extent of
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Day-school education in the several Circuits, and as to the
desirableness of supplying existing wants by promoting the estab-
lishment of Wesleyan Schools on the one hand, or of School-
Board Schools on the other.
5. That, in the present position of the Educational question,
and considering especially the enlarged number of students in
the Normal Institution, and the growing responsibilities of
the Connexion in regard to primary Christian education, the
Conference again commends the case of the Westminster New
Chapel very earnestly to the sympathy and liberal support of the
Connexion, and confidently hopes that this most important and
necessary undertaking may be completed without delay.
6. The Conference adopts the proposals of the General Com-
mittee for the future conduct of the Annual Examination of
Pupil Teachers in Religious Knowledge. The Conference
directs that the Examination shall be held on the first Saturday
in March, I87I : that the Questions shall be prepared by the
General Committee ; that the Examination shall be held, either
in the several Circuits by the Superintendent Ministers or their
Colleagues, or at suitable places for Central District Examinations,
as may be determined by the September District Meetings, and
agreed to by the respective School Committees ; and that the
written answers shall be forwarded to the General Secretary, and
shall be valued by a Central Board of Examiners to be elected by
the General Committee. The Conference further recommends that
in connection with Central Examinations, Meetings of Teachers
and Pupil-Teachers be held under the direction of the Chairman
of the District, and the District Educational Secretary.
7. John Robinson Kay, Eso., and ibe Rev. John Vine are
re-appointed the Treasurers, and the Re^T Geoege W. Olver,
B. A., is re-appointed the Secretary.
N.B. All communications on Education Affairs are to be
addressed to the Rev. Geoboe W. Olver, B.A., Wesleyan
Normal Institution^ Horseferry-Road^ Westminster {S.W.).
The Secretary'^s private address is 5, Lansdowne-Circus, South
Lambeth, S.W.
The Committee shall consist of the following persons ; viz., —
tlie President and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-
President ; the Treasurers and Secretary of the Committee ; the
Principal of the Normal Institution, and the Visitor of Sunday-
Schools ;
Rev. George O. Bate,
Frederick W. Briggs,
James D. Brocklenurst,
•^M* Samael Coley,
-jamin Frankland,
eric Greeves,
min Gregory,
Rev. John Hall,
Charles Haydon,
Alexander M'Aulay,
Thomas M'Cullagh,
George Maunder,
James Mayer,
Thomas Nightingale,
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Rey. Dr. Osborn,
George T. Perks,
Charles Prest,
William Shaw (a),
John V. B, Shrewsbury,
Gervase Smith,
«^— T. Bowman Stephenson,
James Sugden,
Levi Waterhouse,
Luke H. Wiseman,
Theophilus Woolmer ;
Mr. S. Buckland,
Mr. James S. Budge tt,
Mr. John Chubb,
Mr. W. T. Eastman,
Mr. J. Gabriel,
Mr. T. F. Hall,
Mr. S. B. Hodge,
Mr. C. Jepps,
Mr. G. M. Kiell,
Mr. Thomas Knight,
Mr. George Lidgett, B.A.,
Mr. F. Longataff,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. Alexander M'Arthur,
Mr. William M*Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. John Masham,
Mr. William Pearce,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. Anthony Smith,
Mr. Walter Taylor,
Mr. James £. Vanner,
Mr. Samuel D. Waddy, B.A.,
Mr. Greaves Walker; —
And, /or the Country, —
Rev.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
. William Arthur,
■ John Bedford,
. Richard Bell,
- Willson Brails ford,
- Henry H. Chettle,
• James Grose,
- S. Romilly Hall,
- Joseph Hargreaves,
- Henry W. Holland,
- Pascho Hoskins,
- Ebenezer £. Jenkins,
- Thomas Llewellyn,
- John Lomas,
- John M'Kenny,
. William T. Radcliffe,
- John Rattenbury,
- Dr. Scott,
- William W. SUmp,
- Thomas Vasey,
- Dr. Waddy,
- Henry W. Williams ;
R. Bell, NetDcastle-upon-Tynef
T. P. Bunting, Manchester,
Thomas Davis, West Bromwich,
Mr. N. B. Downing, Penzance,
Mr. Falcon ar, Newcastle-upofi-Tyne,
Mr. John Fernley, Southport,
Mr. J. Hartley, WolverhampKm,
Mr. John Hay, Tetney,
Mr. T. Hazlehurst, Runcorn,
Mr. James Heald, Didtbury,
Mr. Isaac H olden, Oakworth,
Mr. W. R. Johnson, Nantwich,
Mr. George Rnowles, Bolton,
Mr. Joseph Leather, Liverpool,
Mr. Mason, Newbury,
Mr. W. D. Mathews, Penzance,
Mr. S. Mease, NorthrShields,
Mr. W. Monkhouse, York,
Mr. T. Pethick, Brutal,
Dr. Sandwith, Beaconsfield,
Mr. George Smith, Leeds,
Mr. S. H. Smith, Sheffield,
Mr. W. Farrar Smith, Leeds,
Mr. T. Walker, Cheltenham,
Mr. Warlow, Birmingham,
Dr. Peter Wood, Southport,
The following Ministers and Friends are invited to attend a
Special Meeting of the Education Committee, appointed to be
held in Manchester, at four o'clock, p.m., on Friday, July 21st,
1871; viz.,—
Rev. Robert Bond,
Joseph Bush,
James Clapham,
— John Drake,
Matthew Gallienne,
Henry Hastling,
William Jackson (a),
Rev. Michael Johnson,
Hugh Jones (a),
■ John Lambert,
Edward Nye,
John C. Pengelly,
William H. Sargent,
-^ — George Scott (b).
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Mr. John Cooper, Manchester,
Mr. Thomas Davis, diUo,
Mr. Edge, Burslem,
Mr. E. Hasleham, Manchester,
Mr. Richard Haworth, ditto,
Mr. Isaac Hoyle, Altrincham,
Mr. George Lomas, Manchester,
Mr. George Marsden, ditf^),
Mr. Thomas Mosscrop, Bolton,
Mr. Thomas Oliver, Bol&ngUm,
Mr. Henry Pooley, Seacombe,
Mr. J. F. Taylor, York,
Mr. J. Leigh Taylor, Manchester,
Mr. James Wilson, Famworth,
Mr, Thomas Window, Exeter;
Rev. William P. Slater,
Thornley Smith,
John Talbot,
Edwin Thorley,
Frederick E. Toyne,
— ^ John Vanes,
Samuel H. Wardley,
Robert M. Willcox,
William Williams (a),
Robert N. Young ;
Mr. Eli Atkin, Manchester,
Mr. J. Thompson Bell, Bolton,
Mr. Henry Bowers, Chester,
Mr. Henry Bowman, Manchester,
Mr. R. B. Brierley, ditto,
Mr. Thomas Briggs, ditto,
with those Gentlemen who may be chosen by the lay -members of
the District Committees, at the May District Meetings in Great
Britain, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund Committee, preparatory to the Conference.
N.B. The Education Committee is empowered to invite to this
Meeting any other Friends who take part in the support and
extension of our Day-School system.
The Conference directs all who are contemplating the erection
or alteration of premises, for the establishment of new Schools, to
communicate with the Education Committee, for the purpose of
receiving counsel as to the general eligibility of their projected
undertakings, and the adaptation of the premises to the system of
instruction designed to be adopted.
OBJECTS AND RULES OF WESLEYAN-METHO-
DIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL CIRCUIT UNIONS.
The Conference approves the following Scheme for the forma-
tion of Wesleyan-Methodist Sunday- School Circuit Unions ;
and affectionately commends it to the adoption of the Committees
of our Sunday Schools throughout the Connexion.
OBJECTS.
The objects of this Union shall be : —
1. To establish mutual intercourse amongst the Officers and
Teachers of the Schools in town and country.
2. To promote the opening of new, and the extension and
improvement of existing, Schools.
3. To circulate information relative to the organisation and
discipline of Schools, as well as the best methods of instruction.
4. To collect statistics, and report interesting particulars and
instances of usefulness.
5. To stimulate and encourage those who are engaged in the
religious education of the young hi the Circuit to seek greater
spiritual results of their labours.
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RULES.
1. All Officers, Teachers, and Members of Committees in
connection with the Wesleyan-Methodist Sunday Schools in the
Circuit, shall be considered Members of this Union.
2. The business of the Union shall be conducted and its funds
administered by a Committee, to be constituted as follows: —
The Ministers of the Circuit (one of whom shall preside in all
meetings), the Circuit Stewards, a Treasurer, two Secre-
taries, the School Superintendents and Secretaries of
Committees, with one School Secretary and two Teachers
from each of the town Schools, and one School Secretary
and one Teacher from each of the country Schools ; such
Secretaries and Teachers to be annually chosen by the
respective Teachers'* Meetings. All must be members
of the Wesleyan-Methodist Society.
The Secretaries of each School shall be responsible for forward-
ing the names and addresses of the members of the
Committee elected to act on behalf of the School to the
Secretaries of the Union Committee.
3. The Treasurer and Secretaries of the Union Committee, and
a deputation to visit the Schools, shall be elected by the members
of that Committee, at the first meeting in each year.
4. The Committee shall meet at least twice a year, to receive
the reports of the deputation.
5. All the Schools in the Union shall be visited at least twice
in the year by the deputation, who shall ascertain from the
Secretary of each School the number of Teachers and of
Scholars, with the average attendance of both ; the number of
Teachers and of Scholars who are members of Society, and the
number of Scholars in Select Classes ; whether the School regu-
larly attends Divine worship on the Sabbath ; to what extent the
Conference Catechisms and Scripture Lessons are used ; and the
state of the Library.
It shall also be the duty of the deputation to present a Report
as to the books used in the Schools, the modes of instruction
employed, and the general order and efficiency of the Schools.
6. An Aggregate Meeting of the members and friends of the
Union shall be held at least once a year for mutual encouragement
and improvement, at which a general report of the state of the
Schools shall be presented, instances of usefulness shall be
detailed, and addresses delivered suited to the occasion. When
thought desirable, the preparation of papers or addresses, on given
subjects, shall be requested previously.
7. The Officers of each School shall furnish the Secretaries of
the Union with such statistical and other information as they may
require to complete the Annual Report of the Union, not later
than a fortnight before the Aggregate Meeting.
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8. Any expenses that may be incurred by the Union shall be
defrayed by each School contributing its quota, or by private
subscription.
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE OF THE LORD'S DAY.
Q. XXI. What are the Resolutions of the Conference on
receiving the Report of the Lord's-Day Committee ?
A. 1. The Conference receives with pleasure the Report which
has been submitted by the Lord'*s Day Committee, and rejoices
that, if no great improvement in general opinion and practice can
be recognised, no additional National and Legislative encroach-
ment has been made during the year on the sanctity of the
Christian Sabbath.
2. The Conference, in view of prospective legislation in
reference to the Lord'^s Day, hopes that the Methodist people will
continue vigorously to support any well-considered measure that
may be prepared for the discouragement of Sabbath desecration of
any kind ; and more particularly for the suppression of that traffic
which, of all others, is the most^inexcusable and demoralizing on the
holy day of rest, the traffic in intoxicating drinks ; and earnestly
trusts that, in other less public ways, and especially by the main-
tenance of a consistent example of Sabbath keeping in their
families, they will endeavour to uphold the sacredness of that day,
the due observance of which is linked so closely ^ith the prosperity
of the Church and the Nation.
3. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
Georoe Maunder and the Rev John Baker for their valuable
services during the past year, and they are re-appointed the
Secretaries of the Lord^s Day Committee for the ensuing year.
The following Ministers and Gentlemen shall be the Committee
for the next year : — The President and the Secretary of the
Conference ; tne Ex-President ; the Secretaries ;
Rev. George Bowden,
Frederick W. Briggs,
Benjamin Gregory,
John Hall,
— Charles Haydon,
*— - ThomaB Hulme,
Alexander M'Aulay,
— — Dr. Osbom,
Marmaduke C. Osboni,
George T. Perks,
Dr. Rigg,
John Wal
alton ;
And, for the Country^
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Mr. W. R. James,
Mr, Learoyd,
Mr. George Lidgett,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. William M^Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. C. H. Oliver,
Mr. William Pearce,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. C. Poulton,
Mr. T. B. Smithies,
Mr. John Vanner ;
1iam O. Booth,
£B Clapharo,
ph Hargreaves,
Rev. John Harvard,
Peter C. Horton,
^ Featherstone Kellett,
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Rev. John LomaA,
John H. Norton,
Dr. Scott,
William Shaw (a),
John Vine,
Edward Walker,
Henry W. Williams,
John S. Workman ;
Mr. £. M. Bainbridge, Newcatllet
Nf r. Joseph Edge, Bunlem^
Mr. James Heald, Parrt fFood,
Mr. S. R. Healey, Liverpool,
Mr. John Meek, Macclesfield,
Mr. William Mewburn, oanbury,
Mr. J. Napier, Manchester,
Mr. Thomas Oliver, BolUngton,
Mr. W. C. Oliver, ditto,
Mr. John Potts, Leek,
Mr. A. Shaw, Burslem^
Mr. George Sizer, Colchester,
Mr. S. H. Smith, Sheffield,
Mr. W. Farrar Smith, Leeds.
4. The following are a Sub-Committee, to act on emergencies :
— The President and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-
President ; the Secretaries of this Committee ;
Rev. Benjamin Gregory,
John Hall,
Charles Haydon,
Alexander M*Aulay,
Dr. Osborn,
George T. Perks,
Rev. Dr.
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Mr. William M'ArthUr, M.P.,
Mr. C. H. Oliver,
Mr. T. B. Smithies,
Mr. John Vanner.
EXAMINATION OF PREACHERS ON TRIAL.
Q. XXII. What directions does the Conference give con-
• cerning the Annual Examinations of Preachers on Trial ?
A, 1. The Conference directs that all Preachers on Trial
shall undergo a written Examination, year by year, at the Annual
District Meeting : the Examiners to be appointed at the Financial
District Meeting. The tabulated results of the Examination are
to be recorded in the District Minutes.
2. The following are the subjects of Examination for the year
I87O— 71 ; viz.,—
(1.) For Preachers in the first year of trial : —
Pearson on the Creed. Article II.
Garbett's " God's Word Written.''
The Acts of the Apostles.
In Greek, St. John's Gospel i.— iv.
1.
ii.
iir.
iv.
(2.) For those in the second year : —
i. Wesley's Notes on Romans and Galatians.
ii. Pearson on the Creed. Article VIII.
iii. Oosterzee's Lectures on St. John's Gospel,
iv. St. Luke's Gospel.
V. In Greek, Acts i. — vi.
vi. In Hebrew, Mala«hi.
(3.) For those in the third year: —
i. Watson's Institutes. Part II., ch. x. — xvi.
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ii. Rev. Daniel Moore's " Thoughts on Preaching/''
iii. Butler's Analogy. Part I.
iv. Exodus.
V. In Greek, 2 Timothy,
vi. In Hebrew, Jonah.
(4,) For those in the fourth year : —
i. Wesley's Sermons, i. — xxx.
ii. Rev. T. Jackson's " Institutions of Christianity."
iii. Butler's Analogy. Part II.
iv. Daniel.
V. In Greek, Philippians.
vi. In Hebrew, Daniel viii. — x.
3. The subjects for 1871 — 7^ ^^^^ ^ ^^® ^™® ^^ ^h^ above,
with the exception of the following alterations : —
First year,
iv. St, John xviii. — xxi.
Second year,
V. Acts vii. — xii.
Third year,
V. St. James.
Fourth year.
V. Ephesians.
vi. Isaiah xl. — xlii.
4. All who read Greek and Hebrew are required to take the
subjects given in these languages, but are exempted from the
examination on the Books of Scripture in the English Version.
5. The Rev. Benjamin Hellier is re-appointed the Secretary
of the Committee to prepare Examination-Papers, Schedules,
etc., and communications are to be addressed to him at the
Theological Institutioriy Headingley^ Leeds, The names of the
Examiners for the several Districts are to be forwarded to Mr.
Hellier immediately upon their appointment.
ITINERANT METHODIST PREACHERS'
ANNUITANT SOCIETY.
Rev. John Fahrar, Rev. Samuel D. Waddy,
tEDEHlCK J. JOBSON, D.D., ReV. WiLLIAM
;v. Charles Haydon, Guildford ^ Street^
London.
Rev. Peter C. Horton, 16, Elm Grove,
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Auditors, — Rev. WiLtiAM W. Stamp, Rev. Charles
Pbbst, Rev. George T. Perks, M.A.
Donations and Legacies should be sent to the Rev. Dr.
JoBsoN, 21, Highhury-Place^ London^ N.
Marriage Premiums are to be paid to the Steward, the Rev.
Charles Haydon, GuUdford-StreeU RusaeU-Square.
Subscriptions are to be paid, through the Financial Secretaries
of Districts, during the first week of the Conference. Arrears
are to be remitted to the Secretary, the Rev. Peter C. Hortok,
Birkenhead,
The Annuities are paid by the Rev. Charles Haydon.
The Thanks of the Conference are respectfully presented to the
Wesleyan Newspaper Company for a Donation of £50, by the
Rev. George T. Perks, M.A. ; to James Willak, Esq., of
Durham, for a Donation of £5 ; to a Lady, for a Donation, on
Annuity for life, of £200, by the Rev. Charles Haydon ; and to
Mrs. Eliza Wilson, Widow of the Rev. W. Wilson (a), for a
Donation, on Annuity for life, of £100.
RETIREMENT OF THE REV. DR. WADDY.
The Conference, in agreeing to the request that the Rev.
Samuel D. Waddy, D.D., should now be allowed to retire from
the more active duties of the Christian ministry, records, with
thankfulness to Almighty God, its high sense of the services
which for so many years he has rendered to the Church of
Christ, to Protestantism, and to Methodism in particular, with so
much of ability, faithfulness, and success. The Conference
specially calls to mind Dr. Waddy'*s services in promoting the
higher education of our youth, in connection with Wesley College,
Sheffield, and those which he has rendered as Treasurer of the
Children'^s Fund, as Chairman of some of our most important
Districts, and pre-eminently as President of the Conference of
1B59. The Conference assures Dr. Waddy that it entertains for
him the most affectionate regard, and cherishes the earnest hope
that his valuable life may be prolonged, so that he may yet render
important service to the Church, and be enabled to afford his
counsel and assistance to his brethren at their annual assemblies,
and on other occasions, as his health and convenience may allow.
DEPUTATION FROM THE METHODIST EPIS-
COPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA.
Resolved unanimously, —
1. That the Conference respectfully and affectionately wel-
comes Bishop Simpson, and the Rev. R. S. Fostek, D.D., the
Representatives to this Body of the General Conference of the
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Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States ; that it has
listened, with deep interest and much edification, both to the
pulpit discourses of these honoured servants of Christ, and to
their addresses to the Conference; and that it will appoint a
Committee to prepare an Address to the next General Conference,
in reply to that which they have brought.
2. That the Conference has heani with exceeding joy the
statements of the Deputation relative to the rapid progress of the
work of God in connection with the Methodist Episcopal Church ;
and anticipates still further advancement in time to come. The
Conference particularly rejoices in the removal of those obstacles
to the spread of Christianity which were created or augmented by
the existence of slavery as a domestic institution in the United
States. It desires further to express its sympathy with the
Methodist Episcopal Church in those bereavements of which the
Deputation has spoken ; and prays that the great *' Lord of the
harvest '^ would be pleased to repair her losses, and, while raising
up for her an ample supply of well-furnished ministerial labourers,
would vouchsafe to all ner Ministers and people larger supplies of
the Spirit of grace, and make her more extensively useful over
the whole continent of America, and in all her other fields of
labour.
RESOLUTION IN REPLY TO A MEMORIAL FROM
THE " UNITED KINGDOM ALLIANCE.^'
Impressed by the terrible social and moral evils resulting from
intemperance^ and believing that more earnest and effective
measures are necessary in order to check and repress these evils,
the Conference is convinced that the reformation desired must be
secured chieflv by means of moral suasion and the influence of
Christian trutn. It is nevertheless of opinion that the facilities
afibrded for the opening of Public Houses and Beer-Houses, and
the temptations presented by^ them especially to the young and the
intemperate, render the effects of the present law grossly demo-
ralizing, and constitute a legalised hindrance to the efforts of
Christian Churches. The Conference therefore declares its
iudgment that a reform of the present licensing system is abso-
lutely necessary, and that in any measures which may hereafter
be adopted, provision should be made, in harmony with a recog-
nised principle of local self-government, that the ratepayers, who
bear the charges resulting from the prevalence of intemperance
and its consequent pauperism and crime, shall also have power to
control the issue of licenses for the sale of intoxicating drinks
wit^ their respective districts/ The Conference further expresses
that any well-considered measure tending to secure this
' meet with general and earnest support.
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ANONYMOUS PAMPHLET.
An anonymous Pamphlet, entitled '^ A Visit to the Queen of the
South ,^ ivhich contains slanderous and unchristian reflections upon
Ministers and members of various Churches in Dumfries, having
been extensively circulated in that town and neighbourhood, and
suspicion as to its authorship having fallen on the Rev. Joseph
H. Skewes, the Wesleyan Minister then stationed in Dumfries,
the case was carefully investigated. The evidence failed to bring
home the authorship to Mr. Skewes ; but the Conference of 1869
passed the following Resolution, which is now published by order
of the Conference of I87O, namely : —
^* In the solemn judgment of this Conference the Pamphlet in
question is a publication odious in itself, and utterly unworthy,
not only of any Minister of the Gospel, but of any member of the
Church of Christ; and if its authorship could be satisfactorily
brought home to any Minister or member of this Connexion, the
Conference would deem it a duty to remove any such person from
association with the Body.""
PROVISION FOR MINISTERS BECOMING SUPER-
NUMERARIES FOR ONE YEAR.
The Conference adopts the recommendations of the Committee
specially apnointed in 1868 to consider this subject, which recom-
mendations have been approved by the Committees of the Auxi-
liary Fund, and the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund, viz. : —
1. That such provision is exceedingly desirable, and in most
cases urgently necessary, for the sake of those Ministers who
prematurely lose their health, and is likely to be eventually
economical in regard to their claims on Connexional Funds.
2. That this provision should be limited to Ministers in the
Home Work who have travelled not more than twenty-nine years.
3. That it should be regulated in amount by a careful con-
sideration of individual circumstances, and should not exceed in
any case the sum of £80, in addition to the allowances payable
irom the Annuitant Society and Connexional Funds.
4. That it should be limited to one year, except in some very
rare cases in which the Conference might deem a second yearns
allowance indispensable.
5. That it should be administered by a mixed Committee of
seven members, to be annually appointed by the Conference,
namely, the Ex-President for the time being, and three Ministers
and three laymen, one to be named as convener.
6. That the total amount which mav be deemed by that
Committee needful for any one year should be provided in eqr
proportions from the Auxiliary Fund and the Home Mission
Contingent Fund.
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON QUESTIONS RELATING
TO METHODISM IN THE METROPOLIS.
The following Ministers and Gentlemen are appointed a Special
Committee, to consider, during the year, the relation of the
Metropolitan Chapel Building Fund to the Connexion, and its
working, and the proposals of the two London District Com-
mittees on the Auxiliary Home-Mission work in London ; viz., —
The President, and the Secretaey of the Conference, the Ex-
Prrsident, the Secretary of the Fund, and the —
Rev. John Bedford,
Frederick W. Briggs,
Samuel Coley,
Stephen Cox,
Francis W. G reeves,
S. Romilly Hall,
Charles Haydon^
Thomas James,
Alexander M'AuIay,
Dr. Osborn,
George T. Perks,
Charles Prest,
Dr. Rigg,
Dr. Scott,
George Scott (b),
William Shaw (a),
Rev. Luke H. Wiseman,
Theophilua Woolmer ;
Mr. W. M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. Alexander M* Arthur,
Mr. James S. Budgett,
Mr. John Chubb,
Mr. Christopher Gabriel,
Mr. Walter Griffith,
Mr. George Lidgett,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. T. B. Smithies,
Mr. John Vanner,
Mr. James E. Vanner,
Mr. S. D. Waddy,
Mr. Greaves Walker.
RESOLUTIONS ON THE WORK OF ARMY AND
NAVY MINISTERS.
After very careful deliberation it was unanimously resolved, —
1. That when a Minister is appointed^ for the benefit of
Wesleyans in the Army or in the Royal Navy, or both, and is
supported by the Army and Navy Committee, —
If the men attending Parade Services have such services
specifically held for them, all such services shall be conducted by
the Minister specially appointed for their benefit.
If the men are marched to our ordinary forenoon services, in
any of our Chapels, the appointments of the Army and Navy
Minister, and his work on Sundays, shall be arranged between
the Army Committee, through their Secretary, and the Superin-
tendent Minister of the Circuit in each case.
2. That the whole of the week days shall be employed by the
Army and Navy Minister in his specific worjc, who is not to have
other work laid upon him without his consent.
3. That, in all things connected with his military engagements,
the Army and Navy Minister shall correspond with, and act
under the direction of the Army Committee ; and in all other
ecclesiastical matters, he shall act in concert with the Superinten-
dent and the other Ministers of the Circuit in our usual way,
attending the weekly meeting of the ministers of the Circuit in
which he may reside.
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MINIMUM ALLOWANCES TO MINISTERS IN
DEPENDENT CIRCUITS.
The Home-Missionary Committee of Management is directed
to consider the subject of Allowances to Ministers stationed in
Circuits receiving aid from the Contingent Fund, in order to
devising a plan, if practicable, by which these allowances may be
augmented, and a minimum sum be fixed, in accordance with the
views expressed by the District Committees to which the subject
has been referred.
MINISTERS' HOUSES.
The Conference adopts the following regulations of the Home-
Missionary Committee of Management : —
1 . That the Quarterly Meeting of any Circuit making appli-
cation for an additional Minister shall furnish a House at the end
of four years ; and shall not only give a pledge to this effect, but
shall also satisfy the District Committees that there is a reasonable
probability that such pledge will be duly redeemed.
2. That any Circuit providing a House at the end of four
years may receive, as heretofore, a grant of £40 towards furniture;
but that, until some other regulations shall be made, if a House
be provided at the end of three years, it may receive £60 ; if at
the end of two years, £60 ; if at the end of one year, £70 ; or,
if a House be provided when the additional Minister is appointed,
£80.
INSURANCE OF CONNEXIONAL PROPERTY
FROM FIRE.
It was resolved unanimously. That the cordial thanks of the
Conference be presented to the Chapel Committee for the careful
and protracted attention which they have given to this subject ;
and that the subject be now referred to a Select Committee, who
shall review the several plans which have been proposed, and
report to the next Conference. The Committee shall consist of
the Revs. Dr. Osborn, James Loutit, William Edwards (a),
Alexander M'Aulay, and Henry W. Holland; with Messrs.
Isaac Holden, of Oakworth, Robert Haworth, of Manchester,
James Barlow, of Bolton, Henry Taylor, of Birmingham,
William Brown, of Gateshead, and William Utley, of Halifax.
RESOLUTIONS AFFECTING DISTRICT
COMMITTEES.
1. The District Treasurers of our foreign Missionary Society,
and the Lay members uf the District Chapel Sub-Committee,
being Members of the Wesley an -Methodist Society, shall be
members of the District Committee during the transaction of the
financial business.
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2. The Minister who shall be the representative of each
District to the Stationing Committee shall in future be chosen
by the united votes of the Ministers and Laymen who arc
members of the District Committee.
CONSTITUTION OF MINOR DISTRICT MEETINGS.
The Conference substitutes for the Mipute of 1793, to which
reference is made in the Minutes of 1835, (Vol. VII., pp. 681,
68S,^ as embodying the principle of the Minor District Meetings
the following regulation, viz., —
^* In all cases in which the holding of a Minor District Meeting
is rendered necessary, such meeting, except under the Regulation
passed by the Conference in 1840, {Minutes^ Vol. IX., p. 94,)
shall be held in the District in which the accused party resides,
the accused and the accuser selecting respectively two Ministers
from the said District, who, with the Chairman thereof, shall
constitute the Minor District Meeting.^
Should either party refuse or decline to choose two Ministers,
to act as Members of the Meeting, the Chairman is empowered
and directed to nominate them, so that the number required by
rule may be made up.
DIVISION OF CIRCUITS.
The Conference resolves, that before District Committees
consent to the division of any Circuit, inquiry must be made
whether due attention has been paid to satisfactory arrange-
ments for the Trust Estates affected by the proposed division,
especially in reference to any debts existing thereon.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ACTS.
The Conference sent a Petition to be presented to both Houses
of Parliament for the repeal of these Acts, and referred the
consideration of further action on the subject to the Committee
of Exigency.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTIONS.
1. Thanks to the retiring Prmrfew^.— Resolved unanimously,
That the affectionate and cordial thanks of the Conference be
presented to its late President, the Rev. De. Jobson, for the
earnest, courteous, and efficient discharge of his official duties,
both during the Session of the last Conference and throughout
the year.
2. Thanks to the Secretary. — Resolved unanimously. That
the cordial thanks of the Conference be presented to the Rev.
John Fabrar, for his able and acceptable services as the
Secretary of the Conference.
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3. The Ex'PresidenCs Official Sermon. — Resolved unani-
mously. That the cordial thanxs of the Conference be presented
to the Ex-President, the Rev. Dr, Jobson, for the appropriate
and powerful Discourse which he delivered in the Conference
Chapely Burslem, on Sunday morning, July 31st.
4. The EW'Preaidenfa Charge. — Resolved unanimously, That
the cordial thanks of the Conference be presented to the Ex-
President, the Rev. Dr. Jobson, for the able and impressive
Charge delivered by him to one division of the newly-ordained
Ministers ; and that he be requested to publish it.
5. The Rev. S, Romilly HaWs Charge. — Resolved unani-
mously. That the cordial thanks of the Conference be presented
to the Rev. Samuel Romilly Hall for the very valuable
Charge addressed by him to the second division of the newly-
ordained Ministers ; and that he be requested to publish it.
6. The Rev, Dr. OshorrCs Fernley Lecture. — Resolved
unanimously. That the affectionate and respectful thanks of the
Conference be presented to the Rev. George Osbork, D.D , for
the very able and powerful Lecture delivered by him on Monday
Evening, July 25th, on the Mission and Work of the Holy
Spirit, being the first of the Lectures generously founded by John
Fernley, Esq., of Southport.
7. Bishop Simpson's Sermon. — Resolved unanimously. That
the respectful and hearty thanks of the Conference be presented
to Bishop Simpson, for the comprehensive and powerful Sermon
which he preached before the Conference, on Monday, August 1st ;
and that he be earnestly requested to publish it.
8. The Rev. R. S. Foster'*s Sermon. — Resolved unanimously.
That the cordial thanks of tlie Conference be presented to the
Rev. R. S. Foster, D.D., for the masterly and impressive
Discourse which he delivered in the Conference Chapel, Burslem,
on Sunday Evening, July 31st ; and that he be earnestly
requested to publish it.
9. The Rev. Alewander M^Aulaifs Visit to Zetland, — Resolved
unanimously, That the hearty thanks of the Conference be
presented to the Rev. Alexander M*Aulay, for tlie zeal and
ability with which he has fulfilled the mission to Zetland,
entrusted to him by the last Conference.
10. Invitations of Ministers to Circuits, — The Conference
rescinds the rule of 1865 on this subject, with the exception of the
clause, that *' the Conference unanimously and earnestly recom-
mends that the Quarterly Meetings, throughout the Connexion,
should defer such invitations till the March Quarterly Meetings.""
11. It is resolved, That the Annual Meetings of the several
District Committees shall be held between the 14th and the2lst
of May, I87I, with the exception of the Lincoln, North Wales,
South Wales, Isle of Man, and Zetland-Isles Districts.
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STANDING ORDERS.
1. Home-Missionary Ministers.-^Q ,) At each Financial
District Meeting a return shall be made, from each Circuit in
which a Home-Missionary Minister is stationed, of the sum
contributed by the Circuit to the Home-Mission Fund, and of the
cost of such appointment to the Home-Mission Committee ;
according to the *' Regulations for the employment of Home-
Missionary Ministers^' adopted by the Conference of 1869.
(2.) The Conference directs that a special inquiry shall be
made at the May District Meeting, whether the Regulations for
the employment of Home-Missionary Ministers, adopted by the
Conference, have been faithfully observed in the Circuits to which
Home-Missionary Ministers are appointed ; and that a Report in
each case shall be made to the Conference.
2. Candidates for Ordination. — The Conference directs that
Candidates for Ordination shall, at or before the May District
Meeting, preach before three Ministers of the District, who shall
report to the Meeting.
3. Preachers on Trinl. — (1.) The Conference, having been
informed that in several Circuits the Preachers on Trial have very
rarely an opportunity of receiving the Lord's Supper, resolves
that, in compliance with a former injunction on this subject, the
Superintendents be required to make the necessary arrangements,
in their Circuit- Plans, for securing to their junior Colleagues
proper facilities for partaking of this holy Sacrament. (2.) When-
ever it shall be found to be practicable, Preachers on Trial shall
preach during the District Meetings.
4. Candidates for Admission on THal. — Those Preachers
who are recommended for admission on Trial shall preach in the
presence of at least three of the Ministers of the District Com-
mittee, (at or about the time of its Annual Meeting in May,) to
be selected by the Chairman, exclusively of the Superintendents
by whom the Candidates respectively are proposed ; and a special
report of the Sermons shall be made in the District Meeting, and
immediately forwarded in writing to the London Committee of
Examination.
5. Attendance of Ministers at Official Meetings. — Mistakes
having arisen on this subject, the Conference deems it proper and
necessary to declare, that all the Ministers and Preachers on Trial
appointed to a Circuit have a constitutional right to take part as
members in our Leaders' Meetings, and in all other official
meetings of the Circuits to which they are appointed.
6. Supply of Vacancies. — Instances having occurred in which
.fiiinf^rintendents and other Ministers, needing Circuit-supplies on
m of sickness and various casualties, have applied to the
»nt of the Conference without ^r«^ t<iking counsel with the
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Chairman of the District; the Conference directs the brethren, to
return to the old plan of first communicating with the Chairman
in every such case.
7. Liverpool Minutes, — The Resolutions adopted by the
Conference in the year 1820, and usually called the *' Liverpool
Minutes,"^ besides being read and considered in the Annual
Meeting of each District Committee, (as our standing Regulations
require,) shall also be read at the Weekly Meeting of Ministers
in each Circuit, next following the September Quarterly Meeting;
and the Chairmen of Districts are directed to make inquiry
concerning the due observance of this regulation.
8. District Minutes, — The Chairmen of Districts are required
to procure three complete copies of the Minutes of the several
Annual and other Meetings of the District Committees, transcribed
according to the order of time in which such Meetings shall have
been held, and duly signed by the Chairman and Secretary. One
of these copies shall be inserted in the District Records ; a second
shall be reserved for the use of the Chairman and Financial
Secretary at the Conference ; and a third shall be delivered to the
Assistant-Secretaries, on the Wednesday preceding the Conference,
and by them to the President during the first week of each
Conference, to be preserved, under his direction^ as a document
appertaining to the Connexion. The several copies of the last
class shall be written on foolscap paper, that they may be annually
bound together in one volume.
9. Anniml Return of Members in Society, — The number of
Members in Society, and of {)erson8 admitted on trial, as taken at
the March Quarterly Visitation in each year, and reported in the
Circuit Schedules presented at the District Meetings, shall be the
number returned on the Minutes of the following Conference.
10. Circuit Schedules, — In order to bring the state and pro-
gress of the work of God in every Circuit distinctly under ^Jie
examination of the District Meetings, copies -of the Printed
Circuit Schedules^ duly filled up, shall be annually produced,
examined, and considered. The Chairmen of Districts are made
responsible for the execution of this order. (See also Minutes
for 1831, Q. XXV.; Vol. VII., p. 67.)
The Circuit Schedules containing the Returns of the Members
in Society are to be forwarded, immediately after the May District
Meetings, to the Rev. Alexander M'Aulay, 5, The Grove,
Stratford.
11. Schedules and Circulars on Connexional Business, — As
it is obviously desirable that the Committees appointed by the
Conference to manage the several departments of the business of
the Connexion, in the intervals of its Session, should be furnished
with as much statistical information as possible on the matters o^
business severally confided to their care, the Conference auth
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rises them, through their appointed Officers, to send, when they
deem it expedient^ suitable Circulars and Schedules to the Super-
intendents, or to the Chairmen of Districts, as the case may
require ; and directs the Superintendents and Chairmen duly to
return such Schedules properly filled up.
12. Lay-AIembers of Connexional Committees, — (1.) At
the Annual Meeting of each District Committee in Great
Britain, one Gentleman, being a member of the Society, shall
be chosen by the lay-members of the District Committee, to be
a member of the Committee of the Home-Mission and Contingent
Fund, held preparatory to the Conference ; and the Gentleman
so chosen shall have the right to attend, and take part in the pro-
ceedings of, the Annual Meetings of the Missionary Committee,
the Schools' Committee, the Chapel Committee, the Theological
Institution Committee, and the Education Committee, held pre-
paratory to the Conference.
(2.) In respect to the several Committees of the Connexional
Funds, it is resolved, that a certain number of lay gentlemen
shall retire annually by rotation, the same persons being eligible
for immediate re-appointment.
13. Quarterly Fast-Days. — The days upon which the Quarterly
Fast, appointed by Rule, is to be observed throughout the Con-
nexion, for the following year, are, Fridays, September 30th,
December 30tb, March 31st, and June 30th.
14. Rule of I'JQT concerning Admission of Members. — Mistakes
having occasionally arisen respecting the meaning of the Rule of
1797) on the subject of the admission of persons who are on
trial as members of our Society, the Conference deems it necessary
to repeat the statement, That it never was intended that the
names of all those who are on trial should be laid before a Leaders'
Meeting for distinct and formal discussion ; but solely, that if
there be, in the opinion of a Leader, any reasonable objection to
the character and conduct of any person who is on trial, such
objection may be stated by him ; and that, if the validity of the
objection be established to the satisfaction of the Meeting, a
Member's Ticket shall not be given to the person, so objected to,
at the Quarterly Visitation.
1 5. Trial of Members. — When a charge is brought against any
Member resident in a place where no Leaders' Meeting is statedly
held, the case shall be referred for investigation to the Leaders'
Meeting of the principal Society in the Circuit-town. The
Leader or Leaders, and the Society Stewards, of the Society of
which the accused is a member, shall be associated with the
Leaders' Meeting for the purposes of the investigation.
16. Reading of the Pastoral Address in Society Meetings. —
The Superintendents are directed to appoint Special Society
Meetings to be held at the principal Chapels in their Circuits, for
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the purpose of having the Pastoral Address read, and made the
subject of suitable remarks and exhortations.
17. Contingent Fund, — In future, all payments on account of
Ordinary Deficiencies shall be made through the medium of the
Financial Secretaries of Districts. The payments on account of
Home Missionaries are to be made directly to and by the
Treasurers of the Fund.
18. The Army, — The Chairmen of Districts are directed to
inquire of the Superintendents of Circuits in which troops are
fkiarched to Divine service in our chapels, the average number of
non-commissioned officers and men in attendance ; distinguishing
the number of members in Society. The returns given are to be
recorded in the District Minutes. If there be no military attend-
ance in the District, a note to that effect shall be inserted.
19. Conference Plan. — The Superintendents of those Circuits
in which the Conference may from year to year assemble, shall,
with the previous approbation of the President, (as already
required by rule,) complete and print, not later than the 15th
day of June in each year, a Plan of the order of preaching in the
principal chapels during the Session of the Conference ; and shall
also, on or before the above date, inform every person whom they
have appointed to preach in those chapels, of the time and place
of such appointment. And in order that the Plan thus prepared
may not be violated, to the disappointment of our friends, and to
the great inconvenience of other parties concerned, no Minister
-who attends the Conference shall be at liberty to make an engage-
ment to preach in any other Circuit, either on the Sabbath, or on
any other day, during the period appointed for the meeting of the
Conference, or of its various Preparatory Committees, at the time
for which his name shall be inserted on the Conference Plan.
20. The Chairmen of Districts are enjoined to make particular
inquiries at their Annual Meetings in reference to all the points
of Discipline specified in the first Article of the Answer to Q.
XXVIII. in the Minutes of 1825.
CONFERENCE OF I87I.
Q. XXIII» When and where shall our next Conference
beheld?
A. In Manchester, commencing on Wednesday, July 26th,
I87I, at Nine o'clock a.m.
Signed in behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN FARRAR, President.
JOHN H. JAMES, Secretary.
Burslemy August lOM, I87O.
The President's address is, Headingley; Leeds; and
Secretary's, Beverley-Roady Hull.
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ORDER OF COMMITTEIES FOR I87I.
The Committees preparatory t«) the next Conference are
appointed to meet in Manchester, as follows : (subject, however,
to any change of the particular order, days, or hours, here speci-
fied, which the Pbksident, giving due notice to the parties
concerned, may find it expedient to make :) namely,
1. Stationing Committee^ Monday, July 17th, at five p.m.
2. Auiviliary Fund Committee^ (p. 138,) Thursday,
July 20th, at half-past six p.m.
3. Kingswood and IVoodhouse-Grove Schools' Committee,
(pp. 124, 125,) Friday, July 21st, at nine a.m.
4. Annu4il Meeting of Trustees of New-Kingswood and
Woodhouse-Grove Schools, Friday, July 21st, at
noon.
5. General Education Committee, (pp. 143, 144,) Friday,
July 21st, at four p.m.
6. Theological Institutio7i Committee of Review^ (pp. 139-
141,) Saturday, July 22nd, at nine a.m.
7. Annual Meetings of the Trustees of the Institution-
Houses, Saturday, July 22nd, at noon.
8. The Lord:'s Day Committee,\ff. 146, 147,) Saturday,
July 22nd, at three p.m.
9. Chapel-Committee of Review, (pp. 128, 129,) Monday,
July 24th, at nine a.m.
10. Home-Mission and Contingent Fund and Children's
Fund Committee, (p. 135,) Monday, July 24th,
at 4 p.m.
11. Missionary Committee of Review, (pp. 121, 122,)
Tuesday, July 25th, at nine a.m.
12. Board of Trustees for Chapels, Tuesday, July 25th,
at half-past four p.m.
It is proposed that the Fernley Lecture shall be delivered
on Tuesday Evening, July 25th, at ^ p.m.
N.B. 1. The Secretaries of the several Funds are directed to
meet in Manchester, on Wednesday, July 19th, for the purpose
of preparing for their respective Committees the accounts of their
several departments.
2. The Assistant- Secretaries of the Conference, the Revs.
Henry W. Williams, Marmaduke C. Osborn, and Robert N.
Young, are directed to attend at the same time, for the purpose
of compiling from the District Minutes various Lists, etc., which
will facilitate the business of the Committees, and of the subse-
quent Conference.
3. The Chairmen of Districts are required to bring, or send,
in time for the meeting of the Secretaries of the several Funds,
on Wednesday, July 19th, perfect copies of the District Minutes,
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including an account of the Numbers in Society in the several Cir-
cuits of their Districts, as taken at the March Visitation in I87I.
LIST OF GENERAL COLLECTIONS AND
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR I87O-7I.
The following are the usual and regular Collections which are
to be made in all our Circuits during the ensuing year ; viz., —
1. The private Donations in Uie Classes, on behalf of the
Worn-out Ministers^ and Ministers' Widows' Auxiliary Fund,
shall be entered in the Class-Books at the next September
Visitation, and collected in the month of October, and forwarded at
once to the District Treasurer. (See Minutes of 1851, Q. xxvii.,
A. 2, Vol. XI., p. 664.)
2. The Private Subscriptions and Public Collections for the
New-Kingswood and Woodhouse-Grove Schools, etc., are to be
made in the early part of the month of November, I87O ; and the
amount, without any deduction on account of Educational
Allowances to Children^ is to be immediately remitted to the
Rev. Frederick Payne, Mold, Flintshire^ one of the General
Secretaries for the School-Fund. Each Superintendent must
also send to Mr. Payne a particular account of the sums contri-
buted to the Fund, and of all claims for Educational Allowances
in his Circuit, specifying distinctly the names of the children for
whose education the claims are made, the date, year^ and place
of their birth, and the exact number of years during which the
allowance has been received.
3. The Annual Subscriptions, due January 1st, and occasional
Donations, for the Wesleyan Theological Institution, are to be
solicited in every Circuit in the first or second week of January,
I87I; and forthwith remitted to the Rev. John Farrar,
Headingleyj Leeds. Post-Office Orders to be made payable in
Leeds. The Collection referred to in these Minutes, p. 141, s. 9,
is also to be remitted to the Rev. John Farrar.
4. The Annual Public Collections for the General Chapel
Fund are to be made, and Subscriptions solicited, in the month of
February, I87I ; and the whole amount should be immediately
remitted to the Rev. Messrs. Bedford and Edwards, General
Secretaries, Oldham-Street Chapel, Manchester.
5. The Yearly Collection in all the Classes is to be made, as
usual, at the March Visitation ; and the money is to be paid at
the District Meetings in May.
6. The Private Subscriptions and Public Collections for the
Wesleyan Education Fund are to be made in the month of April,
I87I ; and the money is to be paid, at or before the May District
Meeting, to the Financial Secretaries, and by them remitted, with
the Circuit Lists^ to the Rev. John Vine, Woolwich,
7. The Private Subscriptions for the Mission-Fund are tc
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received in all our Circuits, either weekly, monthly, quarterly, or
annually, as is most convenient to the Subscribers. The annual
Public Collections for that Fund are to be made in all our
chapels, and other preaching-places, at the time of the Anniver-
saries of the several Auxiliary or Branch Societies ; or, where no
Public Meetings of that kind are held, in the month of May. The
money so raised must be remitted, through the District Treasurers^
to the General Treasurers, whose address is, IVesleyan Cen-
tenary Hall, Bishopsgate-Street'Within, London, E.C.
8. The Private Subscriptions for the Auxiliary Worn-out
Ministers' and Widows' Fund are to be solicited in the month of
May, I87I ; and a list of Subscriptions is to be sent to the
Secretary, the Rev. Henry H. Chettle, JVoodhouse-Grove,
Apper/ey- Bridge^ near Leeds, not later than the 30th of June.
(See Minutes of 1851, Q. xxvui., Vol. XI., p. 666.) The
money is to be paid on or before the first day of the Conference
to the Financial Secretary of the District, and by him to Messrs.
Napier and Rattenbury, the Treasurers.
9. The Collections in aid of the Home-Mission and Contingent
Fund, for the support and spread of the Gospel in Great Britain
and Ireland, are to be made in all our chapels and preaching-
places, not later than the second Sunday in July, I87I ; but,
wherever practicable, before the May District Meeting, and in
connection with a Public Meeting, as recommended by the
Conference. Subscriptions and Donations are to be paid to the
Treasurers as early as possible.
THE ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE
TO THE METHODIST SOCIETIES.
Dearly Beloved Brethren,
Assembled in Conference for your sakes, to promote the well-
being of that portion of the Catnolic Church which the common
Lord, who made us a people, has entrusted to Methodism, we
have the sustaining comfort of your sympathy, and the help of
your prayers. And you also, whom for a season we have been
compelled to leave, have our daily intercessions that in the needful
absence of His servants the Master'^s presence may be abundantly
manifest among you.
We came together with a painful impression of responsibility,
and of the insufficiency of human judgment. We lifted up our
hearts to Him who giveth His wisdom to them that distrust their
own ; and, to His praise be it spoken, we have never had clearer
signs of His favour. We believe that He has sent the Spirit of
counsel into our deliberations, and the Spirit of might upon our
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public services. By the marked demonstration which has attended
the ministry of the Word in these services, He has re-commis-
sioned us to go forth and preach it with more fidelity to *' every
creatur6 under heaven.*"
We are not met in council for the definition and settlement of
Gospel truths. We have no doubt that what our first preachers
bequeathed as the doctrinal legacy of Methodism is '^ the faith
which was once delivered unto the saints.*" We believe the Word
of God, and preach it, in the sense in which they accepted and
declared it. We do not for a moment think that the interpreta-
tion of Scripture must vary with the shifting aspects of human
progress. We do not restrict the mercy of God, which is infinite ;
but we dare not touch the limitations of doctrine : they are the old
landmarks of God'^s heritage. Where He placed them we leave
them. A sinner can no more be saved now, except by believing
in Jesus, than he could in the days when it was said, ^* There is
none other Name under heaven given among men, whereby we
must be saved."" There is ** one faith,'' and ** one baptism,'' as
there is **one Lord." Brethren, pray for your preachers, that
the Word of Christ, as it passes from us to you, may never,
through a deceitful or uncertain handling, be wrested from the
dogmatic simplicity of its declarations, to make it seem more pro-
bable to human reason, or to obtain for it the sanction of '^ science."
There will be, in a large assembly of ministers, different schools of
thought and varieties of taste ; but we have not, and cannot have,
different schools of theological interpretation. Herein, in these
days of lax theology, lies our strength among the Churches of
Christendom.
We accept this unity of doctrine, which from the beginning
has been the marked feature of Methodist preaching, as God's
special gifl to enable us to speak throughout the world with one
voice ; that, in addition to tne witness of distinct congregations,
the world may have from us the testimony of a concerted declara-
tion, that " repentance and remission of sins " must be preached,
in Christ's name,> " among all nations." Brethren, if God has
raised us up to proclaim the " faithful saying," " from the river to
the ends of the earth," it is only by your co-operation that this
Divine purpose can be carried out. The ministry is reinforced
by you : our zeal was first kindled at your altars, — ^your Societies
are the nurseries of all our agencies ; and as these rise up among
us they reflect the standard, whatever it be, of your intelligence,
piety, and zeal. Therefore we are strong or weak through you,
and with you.
Suffer then a word of exhortation on some of the more important
of the duties that just now press upon you and us with unusual
urgency. You say that as ministers we ought to contend earnestly
for the hearts and service of our young people. We are per-
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suaded, with you, that this duty is second to none of the obliga-
tions of the ministry ; but we are convinced also that you must
divide the task with us, and appropriate the larger share of its
labour and responsibility. What we attempt in the pulpit, you
must follow up in the house. The occasional exhortations of a
service, however ably and faithfully addressed, cannot contend
against neutrality in the family. We solemnly counsel parents to
add to the teachings and influences of the sanctuary the strength
of a positive encouragement at home. The indulgence of levity
in sacred things, if unrebuked by the gravity of a parent, may
undo the effect of a hundred lessons from the pulpit. The light
{ind jesting humour of young people, when allowed to play upon
the truths of the Bible, or the ordinances of the Church, frequently
hardens into serious scepticism. Infidelity, than which, in itself,
nothing can be more grim and repelling, derives half its strength
and all its popularity from the flippancy of its spirit. Help us to
save your children. The sons and daughters of the present age
will comprise the next generation of the Church. By all that that
Church nas done for you and your families, by all that you hope
it will yet do, when in the failing energies of lifers close you shall
most need the ministries of its help and consolation, we implore
you to place every possible defence, and especially the guardian-
ship of your own consistency) , around the spiritual growth of each
of your children. You will best train ^ them for the world when
you nurture them for the Lord. And yet, while we write these
things unto you, we remember that if you should leave nothing
undone for them in the family, and we should be equally faithful
in the pulpit and in visitation, the enemies of youthful piety are so
strong from their number, their perilous arts, and their incessant
opposition, that there is no hope for you or us but in that fervent
supplication which makes us labourers together with God, who,
according to His ancient family-covenant, shows ^^ mercy unto
thousands of them that love Him and keep His commandments.**^
But we are persuaded, dear brethren, that your sympathies
with Christ^s work are not restricted to the action of that work
upon yourselves and your children. You desire to see in vigorous
and hopeful operation all the institutions of Methodism ; both
those which we have in common with other Churches, and those
that distinguish our own Body. Do you wish to see crowds of
unconverted people flocking to hear the invitations of the Gospel,
and your ministers^ surrounded by their bands of local preachers
and leaders doin^ the old Methodist work, which is, indeed, the
old apostolic work, of saving souls from death, and adding them
daily to the Church ? We are sure that many of you would
pre^r such a manifestation of God's presence in the midst of Zion
above your chief ioy. But remember, that you, no less than our-
selves, are called to be the instruments oi such a work. Will
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each one of you unite with us in putting these questions to him-
self? Am I, according to the ability which God has given me,
endeavouring to increase the number of the hearers of the Gospel ;
diminishing that vast proportion of men and women in England
who never visit the house of prayer, even on the Sabbath ? And
when I and my family are found in the sanctuary, have we con-
tributed to the decorum and strength of its services, by the punc-
tuality of our attendance? Do I watch for souls outside the
limits of my own pew ; remembering that the Master has sent me
there not merely to worship, but to work for Him, and that,
according to the measure of whatever I am able to contribute to it,
I am answerable to God for the spiritual success of a public service ?
Beloved, these inquiries are strictly applicable to every member of
our Societies ; and did each one of us live in the spirit of such an
examination, Methodism would soon feel throughout all her
Circuits the happy embarrassment of over-crowded chapels, and
would share the surprise no less than the perplexity of the old
Church, " Who hatn begotten me these ?"" " The place is too
strait for me : give place to me that I may dwell.^
But our strength is not in the multitude of congregations, but
in the cohesion of our members. The condition of an aggressive
and converting Church is the communion of saints. The caution,
not to forget ** the assembling of ourselves together,^ refers not
only to the congregating of religious assemblies, but also to the
communion of the members of the Church. Unless these ^* speak
often one to another,'^ there can be no review of each other''8
spiritual life, no confession of sin one to another, no mutual
exhortation, no praying with and for each other, all of which are
expressly enjoined by the Holy Ghost It is an error, and a
serious misreading of the Spirits teaching, to suppose that the
Sacrament of the Lord^s Supper comprehends and satisfies these
requirements of social help. The *' communion of the body and
blood of Christ,'*' of which we beseech you constantly to partake,
is the attestation of a fellowship already established. The act
manifests, but does not make, tne members of a Church. The
primitive Christians and early Churches lived upon fellowship :
it was their safety in peril ; tne secret of their growth in seasons
of peace ; and their neglect of it was* always the beginning of
spiritual languor, the mother of heresy and schism. Whatever
may be alleged against that mode of Christian fellowship which is
in use among ourselves, it was the origin of Methodism : the
peculiar features of our system have grown out of the Class-
meeting. It gave you your preachers ; for in the Class-meeting
were first discerned the gifts which the Spirit dispenses for the per-
fecting of the saints, and the work of the ministry. If we have an
advantage over other Churches, in the minute knowledge of what
every member is able to do for Christ, and in the readiness with
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which we can lay our hand upon every kind of ability and influence,
we owe this superiority to the weekly assembling of ourselves
together. We exhort you on every ground to value the pearl of
Methodist privileges. To surrender the Class-meeting is to take
the heart out of Methodism ; to esteem it lightly is to enfeeble
the pulsations of that heart. We were never more (irmly con-
vinced, beloved, than we now are, that unless we feed the strength
of our weekly fellowship, the other parts of the Connexional
system can never work together except by the application of such
stimulants as exhaust, instead of repairing, its natural energies.
We have had occasion, during this Conference, to re-assert the
cardinal position of the Class-meeting in the economy of Metho-
dism, and our determination, by GodTs help, to maintain it.
We need hardly remind you, dear brethren, that we shall have
new duties thrust upon us in the cause of Elementary Education.
Whatever may be the nature of those duties, we ought not to
allow any difference of judgment, as to the mode in which a great
and pressing work should be done, to prevent the hearty co-opera-
tion of all Methodists in the effort to drive ignorance from the
land, which, indeed, is one means of " spreading holiness^^ over it.
We call upon you, as citizens, diligently to use whatever power may
be entrusted to you for the education of the poor ; to remember
the claims of the Bible ; and while you are giving influence and
money to feed the destitute with knowledge, not to permit the
exclusion of " the Bread of Life.""
We exhort you, whether personally engaged in such. institu-
tions or not, to give the encouragement of your sympathy and
support to the Sabbath-schools of your several Societies ; to help
the officers and teachers to make them more effective, and to bring
them more closely into union with the preaching and fellowship
agencies of Methodism. Sunday-schools are elementary semi-
naries affiliated to the Church. There is a field now opening for
Sabbath-school culture, which, if occupied and thoroughly worked,
will make it the means of incalculable increase. It will bring
into sympathetic union with us large numbers of poor families,
from which Methodism has always derived her riches ; and it is
not improbable that, as the necessity of the Sabbath-school
becomes more and more pressing and appreciated, our chief
numerical gain will come from this source.
Permit us to point out one or two perils against which we must
have a concerted action, and maintain an unbroken defence. A
worldly spirit has got into Christ's Church ; help us to drive it
out. Its dissimulation was never so dangerous because never so
subtle as it is now. It invades the quiet of the Sabbath^ and
would deprive the poor working man of this immemorial heritage
of rest. Under tlie guise of philanthropy and beneficence it
would make Sabbath-hours a holiday, and throw down the greatest
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bulwark of our England'^s order and moral strength. We beseech
you, on behalf of the Lord of the Sabbath, to discountenance, by
the strongest expression of your disapproval, every attempt, by
ivhomsoever sanctioned, to tamper with the universal sanctification
of the Lord'^s Day. We heed hardly add, that your ability to
promote the maintenance of Sabbath rights, and the religious
observance of them, will be in proportion to the consistency of your
own practice, and the example of your own home. We beseech
you, moreover, to unite with us in lifting up the voice of
Methodism against the crying intemperance of the land. In many
of our Circuits it is the mightiest enemy of the evangelist ; in all
of them it is so prolific of evil, that in nearly every path of our
work we encounter its results. We call upon you to testify against
it, as citizens acting upon the Legislature, and as Methodists
acting upon your own immediate circles. We have more to fear
from the worldliness and ungodliness of a nominal Christian land
than from the errors that infest the Chiirch. God's truth changes
not ; it is its own defence ; but God's Church will grow strong
in position and in numbers as His people show themselves every-
where the uncompromising enemies of sin. We are united in
force, marshalled together, and led on by Christ, to fight this
adversary, and every foe falls when we overcome sin. Let us
wield the irresistible power of an unblamable life ; let it be our
argument in the pulpit, and your illustration in the home, in busi-
ness, and in the recreations of literature and of health.
You will be happy to learn that in all these resolves, and in
the cares and exhortations which in this Address we have so freely
expressed to you, we have been cheered and supported by the visit
of honoured brethren from the Methodist Episcopal Church of the
United States of America. In your name we have greeted them
as fellow-soldiers entrusted with the same banner; and have
recognised in their catholic spirit, and most able ministrations, the
true successors of the eminent men who established Methodism
on that great continent. Their eloquent speeches and sermons
raised us, for the time, above the limits of our own Body ; and
we felt that we were but one member ofra great Methodist house-
hold whose home is commensurate with the world. Their account
of a confluent immigration into the United States from all quarters
of the world, and of the formation of Methodist Churches that
re-act upon the nations from which the streams of emigration have
flowed, aflbrded a new and memorable proof that the Head of the
Church has, by special intimations of Providence, largely entrusted
to us the defence, the experimental vindication, and the diflusion
of Protestant Christianity. Let us help our Transatlantic
brethren, and the Societies of Canada, to concentrate the zeal of
Methodism at this time upon the proclamation of the Gospel,
rather than upon the subordinate tasks of controversy. Methodism
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is eminently a preaching Church ; and while the ark of God among
us has never wanted defenders in times of danger, it seems to be
our province, the highest that can be allotted to a Church, to
testify to a condemned world ^* repentance toward God, and faith
toward our Lord Jesus Christ.*"
We have also received visitors irom nearly every part of the
earth, — representatives from Affiliated Conferences, and mis-
sionaries labouring under our own direction, who, like Barnabas
and Paul, the deputation from the Church in Antioch, have
declared what wonders God is working among the Gentiles through
them. The fruits of Gospel labour among pagan populations are
not to be set down by the pen of man, and the increase in our
foreign stations of nearly diree thousand is hardly an index of the
successful approaches which have been made during the year
towards the inevitable overthrow of the depraving and tyrannical
institutions of idolatry. The returned missionaries who have
been presented to us at this Conference for recogpiition, most of
whom will leave again their native shores to resume the labours
they love, have gladdened our hearts by the hopeful spirit of their
testimony. They have told us that the Lord is working with
them ; honouring in remote countries the same truth which we
preach at home. Let us strengthen Foreign Missions by more
vigorous Home Missions. Never was lifted up in England a
more general and earnest cry for Methodist work. We are not
merely invited to push our efforts beyond the boundaries of Cir-
cuits already defined and occupied, but the appeal for help from
far outlying populations, hiving together in our large towns, comes
to us in tones of touching reproach and rebuke, ** No man careth
for our aouU*'" Circumscribed by straitened means, our efforts in
this direction have fallen far short of our desires. Seventy-five of
the brethren are engaged in breaking up new ground ; and each
of them is aided by a staff of voluntary workers, who penetrate
here and there a little way into the almost unbroken ignorance
and wickedness of the masses. We acknowledge, to the praise of
God, that some of the most encouraging results we have reaped
during the year have come from the Home-Mission field. Dear
brethren, let every one of you be a Home-missionary in your own
neighbourhoods, and next year we shall report a larger increase
than two thousand nine hundred and twenty-five^ with twenty
thousand four hundred and thirty-three on trial. That this
increase is not greater should awaken a heart-searching examina-
tion in you and in us. The Lord is as willing to add unto His
Church daily as in the times of Pentecostal success. For our-
selves, we have felt the need of renewed dedication to God ; ere
we resume the work of proclaiming the truth, we are praying for
a new demonstration of it to our hearts, that we may return to you
in '^ the fulness of the blessing of the Gospel of Christ.'^ We are
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beginning an eventful year; even as we write these words the
Ruler of all is altering the positions of nations, and inscrutably
advancing Hib purposes by the strange ministry of conflict and
blood. The kingdoms of this world must pass under the chasten*
ing hand of the righteous Father before they can become *^ the
kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ.^ God's chief instru-
ments, in the advancement of His kingdom, are the ministers of
His Gospel ; but if human ambition or ecclesiastical assumption
and tyranny obstruct the progress of His truth, He sometimes
selects other means ; and if He is now pleased to march against
His enemies with political convulsion and revolution, we will stand
by in silence, and pray that when *Uhe wrath of man^ has
•• praised ^ Him, the " remainder '' of that wrath He may
" restrain.^
We join with you in earnest prayer for the unity, fidelity, and
increase of all the people of God, for the restoration of tranquillity
to Europe, and for the unbroken peace of our own country.
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN FARRAR, President,
JOHN H. JAMES, Secretary.
Burslem, August 10th, I87O.
THE ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE IRISH CONFERENCE,
1870, TO THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1870.
Beloved Fathers and Brethren,
We esteem it no small privilege to be favoured with an Address
from your Conference, not only because it indicates our continued
Connexional oneness, but also tends to strengthen those bonds by
which British and Irish Methodism are united. At no former
period has the reception of such a communication afforded us
greater satisfaction than at present The kindly interest which
you take in our affairs excites our gratitude, while we most affec-
tionately reciprocate your fraternal regards.
With devout thankfulness to God we learn the growing influence
which you exert upon the general population of your country,
the aggressive character of your admirably conducted Home-
Mission enterprise, and the special attention which you have given
to. the spiritual nurture of the voung. Greatly do we rejoice in
the results of your plans and labours, and earnestly do we pray for
your increased prosperity.
With most thoughtful concern we have watched the course of
important public movements in England, especially that of
Primary Education. We have marked the intense interest which
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this latter question has excited amongst all classes and creeds.
We feel deep anxiety in relation to the ultimate issue of the
struggle, both because of the powerful influence for good or evil
which the results must exercise upon the moral and social condi-
tion of the country, and the necessary hearing of the subject upon
the future prospects of Ireland ; tending, as it does, to promote
evangelical truth and righteousness, or to strengthen the hands of
a crafty Ultramontanism that is putting forth constant and
unscrupulous efforts to fetter human intellect, extinguish all
aspirations after religious freedom, and uproot Protestantism out
of the land. We have reason to believe that at the present time
some influential parties in our own country are employing all
available means to destroy ^' united education,^' and to substitute
for it what would be exclusively ** denominational.^^ We cannot
doubt that such a change would be most calamitous, and we trust
that both by the course which you take in reference to Primary
Education in England, and your influence with the Legislature,
you will aid us in defeating the schemes of those who would
employ the money of the State to ^^ destroy our national inde-
pendence, to bar the sinner from the Saviour, and to shut out man
from God.'' Fervently do our prayers ascend to Him who hath
the hearts of all men in His hands, that He may guide to right
conclusions, and overrule all for the welfare of the entire nation
and for His own glory.
Looking back upon the year just closed, we feel a deep sense of
gratitude to the great Head of the Church for the measure of
success graciously vouchsafed in connection with our labours.
Through many difficulties He has aided us ; and, though emigra-
tion and death have deprived us of at least an average number of
our people, we are enabled to report an increase in the number of
members in Society greater than for several years past. Gladly
do we convey this cheering intelligence, especially as we are
assured you will rejoice with us over these gathered fruits of our
hallowed toil. In addition to the encouragement inspired by
accessions to our numbers, the Lord of the harvest, " answering
His needy servants' cry," is raising up among us, and sending
forth labourers, so that ten young men have been ordained at this
Conference to the work of the ministry, and the same number of
candidates have been admitted on trial.
It is also due to you, who have so kindly granted us the highly-
valued services of the Rev. William Arthur, M.A., that you
should be informed of the marked success of the Methodist
College at Belfast, under his presidency. We have no doubt
that the wide-spread benefits derived throughout our country from
this Institution will prove to you a cause of satisfaction, particu- .
larly as you have evinced a deep interest in its welfare ; not only
granting us our first request, but more recently giving us permis-
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sion to make an appeal to your people on behalf of the Endowment
Fund, to which they have so generously responded.
You are aware that since our last Conference remarkable
ecclesiastical changes have occurred in this country, as the result
of Imperial legislation. While these have called forth in the
Churches immediately concerned a spirit of liberality which
affords encouraging prospects of success in meeting the difficulties
incident to so great a change, there is nevertheless in these altered
- circumstances occasion for renewed eiFort on our part, not only to
sustain but to increase our agency, that the spiritual requirements
of our country may be met. At this crisis it would be of unspeak-
able advantage to our cause were we in a position largely to
augment our ministry ; but though numerous most promising
openings 'claim prompt attention, our limited means forbid the
attempt to occupy them, and we have been compelled to refuse
urgent requests for additional ministers, except in a few instances,
in granting which we have gone to the utmost limits our funds
will allow.
Notwithstanding the many disadvantages with which we are
obliged to contend, our hope of future prosperity is brightening.
With peculiar adaptation in doctrines and usages for meeting the
wants of this country, with quickened spirituality amongst our
Societies, and increased readiness to aid our schemes of Christian
enterprise, we go forth, implicity confiding in Him who can " help
with many, or with them that have no power,^^ and resolving to
^^ attempt great things for God, and to expect great things from
God.''
We are happy to inform you that our Conference has been
distinguished by close attention to business, brotherly^ harmony,
and Divine comfort. Greatly are we indebted to the wisdom,
.kindness, Christian spirit, and impartiality of our President, the
Rev. Frederick J. Jobson, D.D., whose powerful ministrations of
Gospel truth have deeply impressed and much profited the
ministers and people who were privileged to hear them. Most
cordially have we renewed our welcome to the Ex-President, the
Rev. Samuel Romilly Hall, who has rendered us much valuable
aid in various forms, and whom we have learned to admire and
love for his thoughtful insight into our affairs, and his hearty
sympathy with our work. We sincerely regretted the absence of
the Rev. John H. James, D.D., especially because of the pro-
vidential visitation which deprived us of his presence. We felt
thankful, however, that his place was so ably filled by the Rev.
William Shaw, whose matured judgment and timely suggestions
were highly appreciated. During the brief stay of the Rev.
Luke H. Wiseman, M.A., he, too, won our brotherly regard.
The brethren who are appointed this year to represent us in
your Conference are the Rev. Joseph W. M*Kay, who is also
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nominated for the Delegation, the Rev. Robert G. Jones, and
the Rev. James C. Bass. In them we have the fullest confidence.
And now, fully conscious of our infinite obligations to God,
impressed by a sense of our augmented responsibilities, and with
hopeful anticipations of spiritual prosperity, we return to our
several fields of ministerial toil, depending for success on the
promise of Him who has declared, ^< He that goeth forth and
weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with
rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."*"
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOSEPH W. M*KAY, Secretary,
Dublin, June 30th, 1870.
THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE, 1870.
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE IRISH CONFERENCE OF 1870.
Reverend and dear Brethren,
Your fraternal Address has given us much pleasure, and we
have affectionately welcomed your Representatives, as we always
receive the brethren whom you depute to join us in our Annual
Assemblies. We still remember manly forms no longer to be seen
among us, and voices now still in death. The dead, however,
yet speak in that unbroken succession of *' faithful men "" to whom
they committed this ministry before their departure ; and in the
honoured brethren whom you have now sent to us we thankfully
recognise the Representatives of a ministerial brotherhood not
unworthy to be the inheritors of their sainted Fathers.
The work of God committed to your care has been publicly
reported upon to our people by the Delegate and his colleagues
with much spirit and ability, fully sustaining the impression of
former years, and exciting a deeper and more intelligent interest
in your affairs.
Mr. Wesley'^s love for Ireland and Irish Methodism has been
inherited by his British sons, and our interest in your country has
not been lessened by recent public events. Amidst exciting
political and ecclesiastical changes, it is a great satisfaction to
remember that the mission of Methodism remains unchanged.
Existing and long-tried agencies will meet any new conditions
that may be created by Imperial legislation : the weapons of our
warfare are still mighty to conquer old antagonists ; and never,
perhaps, did Ireland more need Methodism, or offer for its
vigorous and aggressive action a more promising field, than at the
present time.
We see nothing, cither in accomplished or in impending events.
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to darken your future or to damp your courage. It is yours to
watch a wily foe. Popery publicly advances haughtier claims.
With indignation and sorrow, but without surprise, we witness
the latest development of the great ** mystery of iniquity ^ in the
declaration of the dogma of Papal infallibility — a defiance of God,
of history, and of revealed truth. The "beast" must open "his
mouth in blasphemy against God.'^ The " man of sin ^ must be
fully revealed, — assume Divine prerogatives, and fill up the pro*
portions of the antichrist clearly outlined in prophecy, — and then
foe finally destroyed. That " wicked one^' the " Lord shall con-
sume with the spirit of His mouth, and shall destroy with the
brightness of His coming.^
The success which God has given you in the course of the year
fully warrants the cheerful tone of your Address. Not at any
time has your labour been " in vain in the Lord ; 7^ but we heartily
congratulate you that, during the past year, God has enabled you
to gather so much fruit on your own fields which you have cul-
tivated with so much toil. Your chapel and school extension,
and the gradual liquidation of your chapel debts, are works to be
measured, not by the achievements of wealthy churches, but by
the small means at your command ; whilst your numerical increase
of several hundred members, notwithstanding the continued drain
of emigration, is a direct encouragement for the past, and a precious
earnest for the future. When we mark the life and growth of
Jour Societies ; when we see that the seed of the Church is in
erself, and that the Spirit who dwells in her still calls and
qualifies men " for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of
the body of Christ,"' we glorify God in you.
We are satisfied that you do not exaggerate the importance to
Ireland of the provision made for higher education in the founda-
tion of the Methodist College at Belfast. Your encouraging
report of the growth of the College, and your repeated acknow-
ledgment of the eminent service rendered in connection with it by
our beloved brother, the Rev. William Arthur, M.A., are most
gratifying to us; and we trust that, though we are unable to
accede to the request for the re-appointment of Mr. Arthur on the
expiration of his present term of service, the bright promise of its
initial stages may be abundantly realised in the growing prosperity
of future years.
We also offer you our congratulations upon the success of your
appeal for financial help in connection with the College, and
especially upon the liberal contributions of some of your own
countrymen unto whom you have " sown spiritual things.'" Irish
Methodists are the most patriotic of Irishmen, and the substantial
expressions of love for " fatherland "" which have reached you from
prosperous emigrants who have settled on other shores, are " an
odour of a sweet smell."" It is honourable both to them an^^
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to you. " It hath pleased them, verily ; and your debtors they
are.""
It is our privilege also to speak of enlargement in every depart-
ment of our work. Additions of cases of clear conversion, and the
edification and growth of believers in faith and holiness, are con-
vincing evidence that God is with us. In our compact organization,
in our manifold agency, and in a large share of public confidence.
He has set before us ** an open door.'' We desire to enter it.
yhe cry of our Connexion is for aggression. Ministers, office-
bearers, and the great body of our people, " stand fast in one
spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the Gospel."
The public services held in connection with the Conference have
been marked by more than an ordinary degree of unction and
blessing, exciting high anticipations for the coming year.
We fully appreciate the sympathising interest you take in those
public movements which seriously affect the social and religious
condition of the people of this country, and which may possibly
influence the course of future legislation in Ireland. The subject
of Primary Education has been earnestly discussed, not only in
I'arliament, but among '^ all classes and creeds,'' and it has
claimed the serious consideration of the most thoughtful and
experienced friends of education in our own Body. That religious
instruction is an essential part of education is a first principle
unanimously reaffirmed by ourselves, and accepted by the nation
at large. The British people have refused to put a ban on God's
Book, excluding it from schools supported out of the public funds,
and they have equally refused to allow State-aided schools to be
converted into proselytizing institutions. For ourselves, the zeal,
energy, and liberality of our Connexion in the cause of general
education have yielded very gratifying results, and we should be
sorry to surrender an agency that has done honour to our denomi-
nation and wrought much good to the country ; but we fully
admit the existence of a vast area of ignorance outside the circle
of all denominational effort, that can only be cultivated by wise
and Christian legislation, and at the public cost.
"And now, brethren," we "commend you to God, and to the
word of His grace." We have always admired your patient
endurance of labour under very discouraging conditions, and we
have oflen been refreshed by your "joy of faith." Reversing the
order of words which Sacred History writes, *' Ye labour, and
other men enter into your labours," the fruit of your toil has been
largely gathered on other shores ; the handful of corn, dispersed
by emigration, has sown itself on every soil. Your sons and
daughters have carried into the far-reaching boughs of Methodism
much of the fatness of the parent stem. You will not " lose "
what you have '' wrought ; " for though you may not be able to
count in your Church-returns every convert God has given you,
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yet ** the Lord shall count, when He writeth up the people, that
this man was born there.*"
''Therefore, beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable,
always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know
that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN H. JAMES, Secretary,
Burslem, August 9th^ I87O.
ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE WESLEYAN-
METHODIST CHURCH IN CANADA. 1870, IN CON-
NEXION WITH THE BRITISH CONFERENCE, TO THE
CONFERENCE IN ENGLAND, 1870.
Reverend Fathers and Brethren,
YooR parental and suggestive Address has afforded us peculiar
satisfaction. We rejoice to learn your undisturbed peace and
unity throughout your entire Connexion, and your advancement
and prosperity in every department of your great home and foreign
work ; and we hope to turn to practical purposes your edifying
and affectionate counsels.
In the exercise of the privilege which you granted us last year,
we elected the Rev. William Morley Punshon, A.M., our
President ; and in the exercise of the same privilege we have at
this season re-elected him to the same office. His continued
residence amongst us has secured our increased esteem and
affection; while his great pulpit, platform, and administrative
talents, his extensive travels and labours, his powerful discourses
and appeals, together with his affectionate counsels and generous
contributions, have been largely instrumental in advancing the
various branches of our work, and have delighted and ^ified
vast congregations throughout our country. We need hardly
add how earnestly we and our friends, and many others throughout
Canada, desire the continuance amongst us of Mr. Punshon''s
ministrations and counsels. In accordance with the wish of the
Conference, Mr. Punshon has appointed as Co-Delegate, our
esteemed brother, well known to you, the Rev. Dr. Evans. We
respectfully request of you the privilege of electing our President
for the next year.
The proceedings of our present session have been characterized
by harmony and brotherly love, not exceeded, if equalled, during
our whole history as a Body. We have exchanged fraterni*
greetings with several kindred Protestant denominations, whohr"
their annual Conferences, General Assemblies, and Associati'
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in this city at the same time with ours. We have also .been
favoured with the presence of an honoured member of your own
Body, the Rev. Gervase Smith, A.M., who, though he appeared
in no representative capacity, and has not felt himself authorized
to make any communication on your part, being simply on a tour
of health and friendship, has given us, and many hundreds of our
people, much pleasure and edification by his discourses and
addresses. We have taken the liberty to appoint him as our
Representative at your next Conference, to inform you in detail
what we have stated in general terms, — that not the slightest
discord interrupts the peace and harmony of our Societies ; and
that the Divine blessing of success and prosperity has crowned
our labours in every branch of our Connexional work.
With you, reverend Fathers and brethren, we renew our
pledge and our prayers for faithfiil, fervent, and unreserved
devotion to the great end of our existence as a people, — the spread
of Scriptural holiness over the world.
Signed by order and on behalf of the Conference of the
Wesleyan-Methodist Church in Canada, assembled at
Toronto^ on the \Oth day of June^ I87O.
A. SUTHERLAND, iSccrctery.
THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1870
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE WESLEYAN-METHODIST
CONFERENCE IN CANADA, 1870.
Revebend and deab Bbetheen,
Receive our fraternal greetings in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Your Address was most
welcome. Amid thunder of battle between two powerful nations
on the neighbouring Continent of Europe, your kindly message
comes like ** good news from a far country," to assure us of the
spiritual presence of our Master upon the earth, and of His
approaching empire of peace among men. ^^ Hallelujah ! for the
Lord God omnipotent reigneth.^
We rejoice in your prosperity. The sympathies of our kindred
are strengthened by the influences of our common religion.
Whilst cherishing a catholic brotherliness for all " who love the
Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity," we yet feel closest aflinity with
those who, with ourselves, inherit the traditions, and are bouriQ
in the ecclesiastical associations, of Methodism.
Hostile invasion has threatened the frontiers of your consoli-
^-*-*d Dominion ; the pretensions of an impotent infallibility have
put forth among you ; Ritualistic and Rationalistic influ-
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ences, in many forms, hang around you as around ourselves ; but
none of these things, we rejoice to know, move you from the great
object of your ministry. "Your heart ^ is still "as our heart,'**
and we again join you in united, solemn purpose and unabated
zeal to accomplish the work for God with which we are entrusted.
Our esteemed Brother^ the Rev. Gervase Smith, A.M., whom
your late Conference appointed as its Representative to this Con-
ference, has gladdened us with tidings of your growing numbers
and influence, the increasing intelligence of your people, and your
bold efforts to leaven the whole region from the Atlantic to the
Pacific with Christianity. We trust that from its infancy your
vast Dominion may, through the Providence of God, and by the
instrumentality of Methodism, among other agencies, receive so
true a training as to make you, in the magnificent future which
awaits you, a land which shall be as " the glory of all lands,^ and
a "joy of the whole earth.'*'
For your Co-Delegate, the Rev. Dr. Evans, with whose mis-
sionary zeal and labours we are familiar, we entertain the greatest
respect.
The proposed alterations in your manual of doctrine and
discipline have been submitted for our consideration. We find
that they are chiefly verbal, and relate to details of administration.
They have our cordial concurrence.
Our present session has been characterized by similar features
to those which distinguished your late Conference* With some
diversity of opinion on many points, we cherish with undiminished
fervour mutual brotherly affection, and a common zeal for the
work of God. Our material prosperity increases on every side.
Chapels and school-houses in larger numbers than ever bear
evidence to the liberality of our people. Our Foreign Missions
annually become more extensive, and our Home Missions awaken
wider sympathy. Out Theological Institutions secure enlarged
support; and our entire ecclesiastical machinery becomes in-
creasingly complete. God accords also to the diligent labour of
His servants the rich reward of converted souls. Our returns
show a net increase of 2,925 members in Society, with 20,433 on
trial for membership. Our Sunday-schools contain more than
600,000 scholars, with 105,000 teachers* Never have we held
so influential a position in our land: our responsibility, therefore,
never was so great as it is to-day. We tremble as we remember
the issues dependent on our fidelity: our personal talents, our
wealth, our ecclesiastical organization, and all the other gifts of
God's bounty which we possess, we desire afresh to lay upon His
altar, and humbly to dedicate them with solemn vows to His
glory. Never have we felt more the need of His Spirit. The
bones are gathered and assorted in the valley, the skeletons are
covered with sinews and flesh ; not only the form of life, but also.
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thank God, some of its power is with us ; but as the fight thickens,
and the foes of Christ and His cause multiply, we are conscious
that nothing but an intenser Divine energy can give us the victory.
Therefore, in faith taking firmer hold of the Mediator, we cry
aloud for power from on high.
With all confidence we leave to your next Conference the elec-
tion of its President, who, according to custom, will appoint his
Co-Delegate ; and with the renewed assurance of our fraternal
affection, we commend you to God and the word of His grace.
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN H. JAMES, Secretary.
Burslemy Jugust 9th, I87O.
ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST
CHURCH IN FRANCE, 1870, IN CONNEXION WITH
THE BRITISH CONFERENCE, TO THE CONFERENCE
IN ENGLAND, 1870.
(translation.)
Dear and honoured Fathers and Brethren,
On the occasion of our Annual Address, it vould have afforded
us the greatest joy, had it been in our power to communicate to
you news of an extraordinary and cheering nature, and no longer
to utter words of complaint, but at last to raise our voice in thanks-
giving and triumph. How delightful it were to speak of pastors
largely baptized with the Holy Ghost and with fire, of Churches
quickened and sanctified, of multitudes of souls converted to
Christ !
But, alas ! such is not our privilege. We have not witnessed
any general movement in our Churches. Only two of our Circuits
have been favoured with revivals ; in the other parts of our Con-
nexion we have to complain of a state of stagnation. We aimed
at rapid extension, and we have remained almost stationary. Still
we can report some small progress. We have now reached the
number of two thousand and forty-nine members, being an increase
of sixty-one, with one hundred and sixty-seven on trial. There
have been also larger additions to our congregations, than to the
number of our members. Three new Chapels have been opened,
and two others are in course of erection. These five Chapels will
be placed in fair pecuniary circumstances. They have not been
built free of debt, but the respective churches have undertaken to
meet the interest without aid from our general funds.
Our pastoral body has been reinforced this year by the full
admission to the ministry of two young brethren, one of whom*
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was ordained at Lausanne, before a large and deeply-interested
congregation; the second will soon be set apart to the sacred
ofBce in his own church at St. Pierre-l^s-Calais. We have also
received as probationers two brethren who were already employed
in the work.
There is no improvement in our financial position. At the
close of the current year we shall have a debt of £1,720. You
will readily understand that this unnatural and critical position
has caused us deep anxiety. We have resolved, at whatever
sacrifice, not to exceed our income for the next year. In order
to accomplish this important purpose, we have not been willing to
retreat from any of our fields of labour, or dismiss any of our
workmen. We have preferred to retrench from the already
limited allowances of the ministers, and to reduce the grants to
different departments of our work. We are also anxious to
liquidate our debt as soon as possible, lest such a heavy burden
should eventually prove a serious impediment to our prosperity.
We have therefore resolved that a new appeal shall be made to
our churches in France, and to our friends abroad. It has also
been suggested to us, that to free ourselves from our financial
embarrassments it would be wise to form a plan to pay off our
chapel-debts. If successful, this would allow us to apply to the
support of the ministry the sums now paid for the interest on those
debts. We hope that our English brethren will help us to carry
out this excellent project. Our churches have already commenced
this work, having this year subscribed or collected £1,320 towards
our Chapel-funds. Great as are our pecuniary liabilities, we have
not lost the hope of seeing them removed. We trust in Him who
hath said, ^^ The gold and the silver are Mine.'^
We are thankful that we have this year no death to record.
However, we cannot but refer with emotion to the departure of a
brother who, although connected with your Conference at the
time of his death, had been our fellow-labourer for more than
twenty years. The Rev. William J. Handcock had won the love
and respect, we had almost said the veneration, of his colleagues
and of our churches.
Although not satisfied, but rather humbled, at the results of
past labour, we still entertain hope for the future. After a long
and toilsome seedtime, the abundant and joyful harvest will come ;
after darkness the light will arise. We trust that we are at the
commencement of a new and better era which our present Con-
ference will inaugurate. For the first time since the formation of
our Church, our Annual Assembly has been general. It was
composed of all the ministers engaged in our work. After long
and mature reflection, we have judged that the time has come to
introduce some modifications in our system. In the first place,
the greater number of the brethren were convinced that for r^
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small a bod^, the number of our annual meetings involred too
great a saenfice, both of time and money. We have therefore
resolved, by a majority of two-thirds, that we should in future
meet only once in two years ; and we have provided for replacing
the omitted Conference. In the second place, we have endeavoured
more extensively to associate our lay-brethren with us in the ad-
ministration of church affairs, especially by increasing their power
in the District Meetings. Further, we nave resolved that the
next District Meetings shall thoroughly examine the subject of
lay-delegation to the Conference. Our lay-brethren claim this
privily, and, in order to meet their views, we think it possible
to devise a plan, favourable, on the whole, to the extension of our
work. The details of this plan will be duly submitted to you.
It is not, however, upon any proposed improvements in our
organization that we rely to attain the great end of our ministry,
but rather on the increase of faith, of zeal, and of love amongst
us ; we have prayed, and we still earnestly ask, for the powemil
influences of tne Holy Spirit. May the gracious answer be speedily
granted !
Honoured Fathers and Brethren, we continue to claim your
help and your prayers. Our esteemed President, whom we sent
to your last Conference, has spoken to us in the strongest terms
of the kind reception you gave him, and of the warm sympathy
you felt with our work. We are thankful that, although our
slow progress might have wearied your patience, you are still
disposed to bear with us ; we feel certain that you will not cast
us off. We are entering upon an eventful period ; and soon, we
hope, you will reap the fruits of your generosity towards France.
Our country seems to be awakening to a new life. For eighteen
years, worldly objects, luxury, and riches, have been almost the
sole aim of our fellow-countrymen ; but now they yearn for a
nobler and better portion, they seek for a higher satisfaction. Is
not this a favourable time to repeat to these misguided souls our
Saviour's merciful invitation : ** If any man thirst, let him come
unto Me, and drink ?^
On the other hand, the Church of Rome, blind to her own
interests, seeks to promulgate dogmas against which many honest
Roman-Catholics protest. Emulating the worst days of the
Roman empire, that fallen Church attempts the deification of
man. We think the result of this gigantic folly will be to detach
from the Roman-Catholic faith a great number of sincere souls,
and bring them to the pure light of the Gospel. Over many
towns floats already the flag of revolt against the Priesthood; but
too often this enmity against Rome unfortunately takes the shape
of hostile feelings toward Christianity itself. This lamentable
confusion, however, will cease when the teaching of the truth has
dispelled the dark clouds of ignorance which now cover the people.
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Then the Gospel in all its beauty and grace will dawn on those
who have too long been instructed to despise it.
Amidst circumstances of so solemn a significance you will
understand how much we need support, in order to enable us to
enter the many doors of usefulness now opening to us. No,
.despite all our past failings and weaknesses, you will not forsake
us, God will not forsake us, and we will not oespair of ourselves !
Sustained by this firm confidence, we return to our work resolved
to devote ourselves anew to God and to His cause, determined to
struggle as if our very life were at stake. We will put God to
the proof, and we do not doubt that, according to His promise.
He will ** open the windows of heaven, and pour us out a blessing
that there snail not be room enough to receive it.^
We respectfully request you to sanction the nlans we propose
to adopt for the more efficient working of old Metnodism in France
and Switzerland, and also to confirm the nomination of the Rev.
James Hocart, sen., as President of our next Conference. We
have appointed this respected brother as our Delegate to your
Conference at Burslem.
May God be with you in all your deliberations during the
Conference !
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN PAUL COOK, Secretary.
THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1870
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE FRENCH CONFERENCE,
1870.
Reverend and dear Brethren,
We have received, with unabated affection, your Address by
the hands of your Representative, our beloved brother Hocart,
and have listened with deep interest to the report of your labours,
in which, during the whole year, you have had our warm sym-
pathy. We have closely watched those labours while they were
m progress ; and, so far as we could enter into your troubles and
successes, have shared both your sorrow and your joy.
We cannot help feeling that you address us in a certain tone
of sadness, lamenting the want of a greater and more marked
progress in your work. We do, indeed, most fervently desire to
near of your enlargement and advance, and to know that, at last,
a plenteous harvest has followed your many years of tearful
sowing.
But suffer us, dear brethren, to speak words of comfort and
encouragement. We can never forget — and, doubtless, the reco'
lection often inspirits you — that the ground on which, for Chri'
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sake, you spend your self-denying toil, has witnessed aforetime
the grandest triumphs of the Gospel, has been made illustrious
by the pure Christianity of multitudes, and rendered sacred by
their blood. Yours is not only the heritage of their sufferings,
but also of their heroic labours and their prayers. And not to
you alone, who still bear the burden of the work, are these memo-
ries precious ; they are had in everlasting remembrance before
God ; and He, in His own good time, will command that the
soil, made so rich with the abundant seed of the kingdom, shall
yield its glorious increase, and become ^^ as the garden of the
Lord."
And if, at first, we find ourselves sharing your almost despondent
feelings, we are greatly strengthened in our faith and hope on
your behalf, by your manifest humiliation before God, and your
avowed purpose to seek for your own selves a richer ^' fulness of
the blessing of the Gospel of Christ.^^ From such an abasement
of yourselves God will, according to His word, lift you up into a
more cheerful courage, and make you to stand in the vigour of
His own strength ; while, conscious of the mighty working of the
Holy Ghost in your own sanctified hearts, you will go forth in
His service, *' strong in the Lord, and in the power of His
might.""
We know something of the difficulties which oppose the pro-
gress of earnest, spiritual religion in France, where you are not
only withstood by the open hostility of superstition, but more
seriously hindered by the deadly apathy caused by an infidel
materialism. Together with you, we cannot but regard recent
events at Rome as full of portent, seeming to betoken that the
great western apostasy is, by an act of defiant presumption, hur-
rying itself to a supreme crisis. We need have no misgivings as
to the final issue ; and, in the mean time, we rejoice to hear from
you of such clear evidences of the weakening of the Papal power
m your own land. Over that land there now hangs the dreadful
darkness of war ; and although the scenes of your Gospel mis-
sion may not become the actual theatre of battle, yet no portion
of the people, however secluded their dwelling, can escape taking
some part in the great strife. During such a season, we know
that your work will often be carried on at a disadvantage. And,
whilst we constantly and earnestly pray that this terrible quarrel
of nations may be healed without further bloodshed, we do not
forget to ask on your behalf, dear brethren, that your hands may
be strengthened to do well and faithfully that work of the Lord
which, in the end, shall still all strife, and *^ make wars to cease
unto the end of the earth.''
We await, with solicitous interest, the result of your counsels
for the more efficient working of our system in the peculiar
umstances in which you have to carry it on: and you may
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confidently reckon upon our ready concurrence in all projects of
wise economy and administration, which shall, in financial affairs,
provide for the relief of present embarrassments without endanger-
ing the resources of the future, and, in ecclesiastical arrangements,
shall secure the most effective use of all your available agency, in
harmony with our fundamental principles.
May the God of all wisdom and grace be with you in all
things, and His blessing so largely abide upon you as to fill you
with glad confidence and hope in seeing *' the pleasure of the
Lord prosper in your hands.**^
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN H. JAMES, Secretary.
Burslem^ Ai4gwt9ihy I87O.
ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE AUSTRALASIAN
WESLEYAN - METHODIST CHURCH, 1870, TO THE
BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1870.
Reverend akd dear Fathers and Brethren,
Assembled, in the city of Adelaide, in our sixteenth Annual
Conference, it is a pleasing part of our duty to convey to you our
affectionate greetings, and to inform you of our work and success.
We have you in loving remembrance. Many of us have listened
to the Word of Life from the lips of honoured ministers who are
with you now ; and some of us rejoice to acknowledge ourselves
your children in the Lord. The ties by which we are bound to
you are endearing and indissoluble, and we desire to emulate your
excellencies, and to walk in your steps.
On reviewing our history, we find much to occasion thanks-
giving and joy. Thirteen years have elapsed since our Confer-
ence first met in this city. Then we had one tiundred and twenty
ministers and preachers on trial ; now, we have two hundred
and thirty-seven. Then, our members were twenty-one thousand
two hundred and forty-seven ; now, we have fifty-five thousand
five hundred and fifty-six. Then, our local preachers numbered
one thousand two hundred and twenty ; now, there are two thou-
sand eight hundred. Then, there were nineteen thousand nine
hundred and sixty-six Sabbath-scholars ; now, there are one
hundred and eighteen thousand two hundred and thirty-three.
Then, we had one hundred and twenty-three thousand nine
hundred and sixteen hearers ; now, there are two hundred and
seventy thousand. Our increase in members this year makes a
total of three thousand three hundred and eighty-K)ur, with ten
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thousand and ninety-one on trial. <* Thanks be unto God, which
always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the
savour of His knowledge by us in every place.^
We acknowledge with gratitude your kindness in sending us
this year two young men wno have oeen trained in your Theo-
logical Institution. We have every reason to hope that thev will
prove themselves able and faithful ministers of our Australasian
Church. We are doing our utmost to raise up amone ourselves a
succession of faithful labourers for the harvest of the Lord, in
this distant field. We have this year received sixteen young men
as probationers for our ministry. But the sunply from the
colonies does not overtake the necessities of our work. There are
spheres, in all our colonies, which could be occupied at once,
had we a large supply of efficient voung men. We are deeply
impressed with the importance of giving our candidates a thorough
training for the work of the ministry among us, and hope that
we shall soon be able to establish an Institution for the accom-
plishment of this object. Meanwhile, we are placing as many of
them as possible under the instruction and supervision of the
Presidents of our several Colleges.
We are increasingly impressed with the adaptation of Weslevan-
Methodism, in its doctrines and discipline, to the wants of these
Australian lands ; and we determine in all things to be faithful to
the trust we have received from you. As a body of ministers, we
have no manner of sympathy with the Rationalistic and Ritualistic
tendencies of what is called ** modem thought.'" In our hearts
we still " hold fast the form of sound words.^ In our ministry
we give a prominent place to the cardinal doctrines of our Metho-
dist theology ; and in all our Church courts we still maintain the
practices and principles held by the fathers of the Wesleyan-
Methodist Church.
You will rejoice to hear that we still keep ^< the unity of the
Spirit in the bond of peace.*^ Strifes and division are not known
among us. Our ministers and people dwell together in unity.
While, however, there is much m both the past and present to
inspire our joy, the review of the year which has just closed
awakens recollections of unusual sorrow. Two of our number fell
last vear by the hand of violence. The death of John Whiteley
by tne hand of the assassin, afler thirty-rcight years of devoted
and successful labour, brought mourning into every home in New
Zealand : terrible was his death, but his memory is blessed. Our
Brother Hill, who was murdered by a prisoner, while pursuing
his duties as chaplain at the Pentridge Stockade, also held a pro-
minent position in our Connexion. He was a man of uncommon
gifts and extensive usefulness. He had travelled in several of
our b^st Circuits, and had held important offices among us. The
^oss of these beloved ministers has filled us with mourning, but
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we mourn not as those who '* have no hope.^ Our brethren are
not dead, they live. Succeeding to their toil, we would catch
their mantles ; not being ^' slothful, but followers of them who,
through faith and patience, inherit the promises/'
Our Missions in Polynesia have been to us an occasion of
considerable anxiety. The successes of these Missions are still
marvellous. Not a heathen remains in the Friendly Islands. Seven
thousand nine hundred and twenty of the islanders of that group
are members of our Society. The sum of £5,600 has been
subscribed this year to our Missionary Society by the Friendly
Islanders alone. Thus are they ^^ enriched to all bountifulness,
which causeth through us thanksgiving to God."*^ In the Fiji
Islands, twenty thousand three hundred and forty-eight persons
are reported as members of our Church, with one thousana seven
hundred and ninety-eight on trial. But the progress of coloniza-
tion has threatened new dangers to our infant Churches in Poly-
nesia. Gladly would we take upon ourselves the entire responsi-
bility of supporting our island Missions, but the work is great,
and our strength is small. Many of our Circuits in the colonies
possess a missionary character, and demand ceaseless appeals to
the liberality of our people. Besides which, the Lord is opening
up to us new fields at home, and into these we must enter, if true
to our ancient vocation of *^ spreading scriptural holiness through-
out the land.^ While not unmindful of the claims of the Mis-
sionary Committee in England on the Australasian Churches, and
while pledging ourselves to do our utmost, year by year, to
augment our missionary contributions, we feel tnat we cannot for
some time to come undertake the sole responsibility of our Mis-
sions in the South Seas. During the jmst year, the Rev. S.
Rabone, General Secretary of our Missions, and the Rev. James
Watkin, have visited the Islands as a Deputation. A highly
satisfactory report of the Deputation has been laid before this
Conference, and will be duly forwarded to the Missionary Com-
mittee in England. The brethren of the Deputation have
received our warmest thanks for their labours, and we anticipate
much benefit to the mission cause from their visit.
We desire to express our thanks for your appointment, at our
request, of the Reverend George Hurst, as our President for this
year. Under his able direction the business of the Conference
has been conducted very harmoniously, and with great dispatch.
We now ask you to appoint the Rev. John Watrford to preside
over our next Conference, to be held in Hobart Town, in January,
1871.
And now, honoured fathers and brethren, we beg to assure you
of the interest we feel in the toils and triumplvof your work in
our fatherland. You have our warmest affections and our earnest
prayers. May He, " whose we are, and whom we serve,**' pour
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upon you, and upon us, a larger supply of the Spirit of Life in
Christ Jesus.
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
BENJAMIN CHAPMAN, Secretary.
Adelaide, February^ I87O.
THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1870
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE AUSTRALASIAN CONFER-
ENCE, 1870.
Revebend and dear Brethben,
Your fraternal Address has been received with the greatest
pleasure, and we lovingly reciprocate your sentiments of regard
and affection, assuring you, in your own words of the previous
year, that '^ oceans and mountains cannot obstruct the transmis-
sion and return of sympathy and love between us and you.^
We gratefully rejoice in your spiritual and financial successes
as evidenced by the statistics presented in your Address ; as we
also do in the declaration of your unabated attachment to Metho-
dism, and your firm resolve to abide by what you know, from
actual experience, to be so singularly adapted to your vast and
increasing colony.
It is with high satisfaction that we receive the assurance of
your intelligent repugnance to certain ^^ tendencies of what is
called * modern thought/ ^ These " tendencies '** are seen in
Rationalistic beliefs and Ritualistic practices. We hold that no
incense can be acceptable to God but that of prayer and praise,
and that there are no adornments so beautiful as those of purity,
meekness, and love.
We thank God that you still adhere to "the form of sound
words ;'^ to the vital doctrines, principles, and practices of our
early Methodist fathers. Your allusion to our fathers recalls
their instructive history ; for, through the grace of the Holy
Spirit, they were so filled with the love of Christ, that they were
inflamed with a quenchless zeal, upborne by a lofty faith, and in
times of persecution and suffering they breathed a spirit of the
tenderest charity. O may He who is the Source of all goodness
so baptize you and us with the Holy Ghost, that the love of
Jesus may fill our hearts, and prompt us to entire consecration to
Himself 4 May this sacred fire bum night and day upon the
altar of our hearts, until night and day with us shall cease.
We hail with gratitude to Almighty God the announcement
that He is raising up among you a number of young men for the
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ministry, for whom you are providing suitable instruction ; and
we trust that ere long you will have the means of establishing a
Theological Institution.
The success of the Polynesian Mission is a source of unspeak-
able thankfulness ; and the statement that *^ not one heathen
remains in the Friendly Islands,"*^ records a precious fact in the
annals of missionary enterprise, and forms a glorious testimony
to the power of the blessed Gospel.
The extending character of your work, while a source of joy,
must necessarily involve much solicitude, as it will tax the libe-
rality^ of its most generous friends. In committing to you the
Polynesian Missions at the commencement of your course as a
Conference, we felt that the charge of so prosperous and glorious
a work was an honour and a responsibility, and we are grateful
that you resolved to do your utmost to supply men and means for
carrying it on with efficiency ; and now, from accounts received
since your Address was written, we are relieved and gladdened by
the intelligence, that, besides the marvellous liberality of the
Tongans, the various Circuits in Australasia as well as in Fiji
have so increased their contributions as to raise your income to
nearly £400 beyond the ordinary expenditure of last year.
With yourselves, we have long desired that your means should
rise to a point equal to the support of your whole agency. From
the beginning your efforts to reach it have been marked by per-
severing energy. Now that it is likely to be attained, we give
God thanks on your behalf If you now formally assume the
responsibility of your Missions, you will have the strength and
comfort of counting the whole field within your bounds as exclu-
sively your own. We also shall be enableid to direct the funds
hitherto voted to you to newer or more needy portions of the
great harvest-field ; but your pecuniary independence will not, we
trust, in any respect interfere with our union and relationship.-
In all your successes we shall still rejoice^ and you may be always
assured of our sympathy in any hour of trial.
In cordial agreement with your request, wc appoint the Rev.
John Watsford to the Presidency of your next annual Conference;
and we deem this nomination by you of one who was a most
devoted and successful missionary, as very opportune during the
year that you are first enabled to meet all the requirements of
the Missions under your care. We trust you will have a pros-
perous year under his Presidency, and we hope that while you
maintain the existing Missions with full efficiency, you will also
ere long be able to extend your operations to neglected regions
which surround you. Methodism has always been prosperous as
she has maintained the missionary spirit.
And now, dear brethren, " we commend you to God, and to
the word of His grace.^' May '< our Lord Jesus Christ Himself^
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and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given
us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace, comfort
your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work !*"
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN FARRAR, President.
JOHN H. JAMES, Secretary.
Buralemj Jugusi 9M, 1870.
ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE WESLEYAN-
METHODIST CHURCH OF EASTERN-BRITISH AMERICA,
1870, TO THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1870.
Very deae Fathers and Brethren,
After having exchanged brotherly greetings, we have com-
menced the business of our sixteenth Annual Conference in the
town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Your Answer to our Address of 1869» read as soon as possible
after the opening of the Conference, was listened to with deep
interest. Your kmdly recognition of us, year by year, reminds us
that though we have assumed a partially independent position, in
accordance with your wish, we retain the unabated regard of the
Parent Conference; and your counsels encourage us in those
moments of depression from which few engaged in the work of the
ministry are wholly free.
We learn with satisfaction that your labours have been attended
with a good degree of success.
• In many of the Circuits of our Conference special outpourings
of the Spirit have been enjoyed, and numbers, converted to God,
have offered themselves for membership in our Church ; but the
ceaseless work of death and the tide of emigration, still setting
strongly westward, bearing away many whose absence we regret,
to swell the ranks of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the
neighbouring Republic, prevent us from reporting a large increase
of members.
With searchings of heart, and prayer for Divine guidance, we
prepare to go forth to our appoint^ sphered of labour, determined
to DC men of one work, preaching with earnestness the simple,
saving truths of ** repentance toward God, and faith toward our
Lord Jesus Christ ;^ and, if need be, defending with our might
^* the truth as it is in Jesus ^^ against those varying forms of error
which are constantly being brought up from the burial-places of
the past ; as well as against that spirit of mere formalism which
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would rob our holy religion of its life and energy, and leave it,
like the chiselled marble, beautiful, but cold and breathless.
Admonitions to do this earnestly have not been wanting. Since
our last Conference, two of our aged Supernumerary brethren,
George Miller, wont to give his hearers the beaten oil of the
sanctuary, and John Bass Strong, the first missionary sent out
by your Committee to the large territory now occupied by the
Canadian Conference, and a beautiful illustration of Christian old
age, have gone "unto the Father.^ And William Wilson,
another of your early missionaries, in the fiftieth year of his
itinerancy, while engaged in the labour of the earthly, has been
suddenly called to the rest of the heavenly, Sabbath.
Matthew Richey, D.D., known to you and to the members of
the Canadian Conference, as well as to ourselves, as one who has
consecrated more than ordinary powers of mind to the service of
God and of Methodism, has felt himself compelled^ after severe
affliction, to ask a Supernumerary relation for the present. We
need not say with what deep regret we witness the retirement,
even for a season, from the front ranks of our Conference, of one^
who has, in days calculated to try men'^s hearts, proved himself so
true to the Church of his early choice. Henry Daniel and George
Johnson, the one an Ex-President, the other Chairman of a
District, have also felt it to be necessary, after a severe mental
struggle, to ask a similar relation, and with the esteem and
sympathy of their brethren, have retired from the active work.
We pray that for many years God may spare to us the lives of
these brethren, who have borne without fainting the " burden and
heat of the day .""
While the deaths of some of our brethren, and the retirement
of others, admonish us to do what we do with our ** might,"' we
are encouraged by the fact that nine young men, who have passed
honourably through the years of their probation, have been set
apart to the full work of the ministry ; and that fourteen others,
of ability and promise, have presented themselves before our
Examining Committee, and have been cordially received on trial
for our ministry. Several of the latter have been placed at the
disposal of the Stationing Committee ; the others will be sent to
our Theological Institutions at Sackville.
You will, we know, be glad to hear that Wesley College, and
the academies at Mount Allison, under the management of a staff
of Professors and Teachers, themselves trained in the Institution,
and second to none in their educational ability and Christian fit-
ness for the position, are doing a good work, and are taking a pro-
minent place among the educational institutions of the Dominion.
The Conference; deeply impressed with the value of a carefully
trained ministry, has requested Charles Stewart, D.D., to enter
upon the duties of the oflice of the Theological Professor,
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vacated by the retirement of our esteemed brother, Charles De
Wolfe, D.D.
The affairs of our Book-Room and Conference-Office, for years
a source of great anxiety, present a more encouraging aspect ; and
it is hoped that under the prudent business tact of our Book-
Steward, Humphrey Pickard, D.D., this important department
of our work will rise above embarrassment, and answer its intended
purpose of difiusing among the families of our people a healthy
religious literature.
We are happy to inform you that our people are showing an
increased interest in Home Missions, without in the mean time
losing sight of the importance of the Foreign Mission work.
For Foreign Missions we have raised fourteen hundred dollars
more than were raised last year.
An important step, which we expect will meet with the hearty
sympathy of our people, has been taken in the formation of a
Conference Educational Fund. We have long felt the necessity
of some regular source of income from which to supplement the
limited resources of young men believing themselves called to the
work of the ministry^ and giving satisfactory evidence of the
possession of gifts and grace required for our work. In this new
fund we have merged that hitherto known as the ^* Educational
Fund for Ministers' Children;^ in the belief that the promised
popularity of the new, will not only enable us to carry out
the object contemplated by the old scheme, but place us in a
position effectively to aid young men seeking preparation for the
great work of the Christian ministry.
We have requested the Rev. George Scott, D.D., to act as our
Representative in your Conference during the year. The names
of Henry Pope, son of one of your honoured missionaries, who
has been nominated for President of our next Conference, and
Samuel W. Sprague also nominated for Co-Delegate, are referred
to you for confirmation.
Under the able Presidency of the Rev. H. Pickard, D.D., we
are proceeding as rapidly with our business as a due regard to
the importance of the work entrusted to us will permit. Our
discussions have been marked bv true brotherly regard. The
conclusions reached have been characterized by more than usual
unanimity. The public services, attended by lar^e and attentive
congregations, have, by the presence of God the Spirit, been
rendered more than usuallv interesting and profitable.
In conclusion, dear fathers and brethren, permit us to assure
you that we are one with you in loyalty to our earthly Sovereign,
and, by a nobler and more lasting bond of union, are one with you
in ^*the kingdom and patience of our Lord Jesus Christ.^' We
bespeak your continued sympathy, Christian counsel, and prayer
on our behalf; and we in return will pray that henceforth and for
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ever there may rest upon you all those blessings which God in
Christ imparts.
Signed by order and in behalf of the Conference of Eastern-
British America,
DUNCAN D. CURRIE, Secretary.
Yarmouth^ Nova'Scotia^ June 29th^ I87O.
THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1870
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE
WESLEYAN-METHODIST CHURCH IN EASTERN-
BRITISH AMERICA, 1870.
Reverend and very dear Brethren,
Your affectionate greetings, in common with many similar
messages of love from various lands, fill us with exceeding joy.
*^ As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.*" We have been thus re^eshed by the glad tidings that
in many of your Circuits there have been special outpourings
of the Spirit, and that numbers have been converted to God.
We would encourage you, emulating the earnest zeal of our
Fathers, ever to aim at, and to expect, such results. To save a
realm from ruin, might be the object of a worth v ambition, but
every conceivable deed of secular beneficence sinks into nothing
in comparison with the rescue of souls. If, each moment of all
the ages, from the beginning until now, new-made worlds had
dropped in fresh beauty from the forming hand of God, one
single soul were worth tnem all. We look with affection towards
the young ministers who are entering your ranks, and cherish the
hope that they will be winners of souls. We also regard with
undiminished esteem and deep sympathy, the excellent brethren
now compelled by age or infirmity to abate the fulness with which
for so long time they have laboured. We further tenderly
remember those whose course your obituaries record as now
fulfilled, — George Miller, John Bass Strong, and William
Wilson, venerable men, whose great honour it was to assist in
laying the foundations of your numerous and flourishing churches.
The mention of them has awakened among us many grateful
recollections of their eminent worth and wide success. We too—
as in other years — ^have lost from our number warm-hearted
evangelists, painstaking Pastors, and sage advisers. Among the
fathers thus called unto God, we mention Isaac Keeling, an Ex-
President, a very diligent, observant, and unusually accurate
man, whose sententious wisdom will long be missed from our
assemblies; and Peter M'Owan, a thorough divine, a might^
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preacher, a careful shepherd of the flock, a trusted counsellor, and
a very successful minister. The memorial of these worthies, yours
and ours, will never perish. Men who win empires write their
names in dust ; but men who win souls carve theirs upon the,
pillars of eternity.
The tide of emigration, bearing continually westward so much
of the fruit of your labour, must not dismay you. Your spiritual
children, though, like the ^< strangers ^ to whom Peter wrote,
^* scattered ^ and sundered, are, as they were, ^* elect according to
the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctiiication of the
Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus
Christ.^' The precious results of your toil, though removed, will
not be lost ; gone from you, but not from Christ, they are the seed
of which harvests shall plentifullv come in further fields.
Unto us, as unto you, God nath given increase ; but we, as
you, have to deplore the smallness of its amount. Limiting
causes may be truly alleged ; but, afler allowing fair weight to
them all, we refuse to be satisfied. Little success stands in dis-
appointing contrast with the promises of God and the glory of
our theme. What a theme ! Salvation, full as the ocean, free as
the air, lastins as eternity. Surely, there is fault in us ! That
theme, worthuy proclaimed, would move men more ! Had we
PauPs fastings, prayers, tears, toil, and faith, the world would
fall before us. Your avowal, in the face of the many and subtle
errors which abound, of renewedT determination to preach saving
truth more earnestly, is very pleasant to us. Experience proves
that evangelists, by prepossessing the heart, do far more than
polemics to keep the popular mind from harm. Simple ^^ wit-
nessing ^ baffles disseminators of false doctrine more than contro-
versy can do. Discussion often gives heresy the advantage of an
advertisement. There are occasions in which controversy becomes
a necessity, but, like war, it should only be entered upon when
nothing else will serve. Fires of contention are more likely to
consume meekness than to amend mistakes. He who holdeth a
fortress, upon all sides impregnable,— if but watchful of his own
walls, — ^needs little trouble himself which way the foe will come.
Profounder meditation of God^s glorious truth, and less distraction
of the mind about the deviPs lies, will be best for the heart, and
best for the times. Truth is immutable ; error is ever changing
and temporary. Steadiness and strength come of rest on the
immutable. Error may overhang for awhile, as a cloud does a
rock ; but the rock will be there when the cloud is gone. '* The
word of the Lord abideth for ever.'^
** Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord.^' •* If any
man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine.^^ Conformity
to the Divine character helps insight into the Divine word. The
soul dwelling near to God is as a man standing under the direct
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rays of the sun ; shadow is gone ; all above and around is light.
The beams that fall in that noontime of the heart smite not but
heal.
The success of your educational efforts has been remarkable.
Knowing that cultured youth and well furnished ministers are the
hope of a nation, and the strength of a Church, we thankfully
observe your academies and colleges to be taking a front rank
among those of your country. There is vitality where institu-
tions have force enough to perpetuate themselves; this yours
already do. The sign is visible in your goodly band of tutors and
professors. Their fitness proves the assiduity and excellence of
your earlier teaching labours ; their learning and training having
been obtained in the classes of your own colleges.
We are glad to hear of the encouraging aspect of your Book
Affairs. The Book-Room is an essential part of the early
Methodist plan. Our Founder made extensive use of the press.
We owe to John Wesley's pen scarcely less than to his preaching.
He carefully set himself to organize means for the diffusion of
godly literature through the land. In this matter supply creates
demand. Books make readers. People assimilate the mental
food they live upon : the Church therefore cannot afford to be
indifferent as to what that food shall be. We, as our fathers did,
must write books, print books, distribute books, and push the sale
of books; and that, not for profit, but for the Church's sake and
for the Lord's.
We exceedingly rejoice to see the prudent maturing of your
organizations, and the wise development of your financial arrange-
ments. We mark with happiness your increasing vigour. Vitality
is more than forms. Laws— even ours — without life, were vain
things; but laws guiding life are important. Methodism, con-
servative, yet not rigid, will easily adapt itself to every speciality
of your country. The history of our affiliated Conferences and
allied Churches has shown that our system, like the bark of a
tree, can expand without rending, and even shelter the broadening
life that dwells within.
The warmth of your loyalty to the British throne, and the
brotherhood you cherish for the British people, delight us ; but,
above all, we are gladdened by your enlarged missionary spirit
and growing zeal for the glory, and successful service in the
cause, of our common Lord.
We have much pleasure, in accordance with your request,
in appointing the Rev. Henry Pope as your President, and
the Rev. Samuel W. Sprague as Co-Delegate for the next
year.
And now '^ the Lord make you to increase and abound in lov^
one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do to*'
you : to the end He may stablish your hearts unblaina^
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holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ with all His saints ! ^
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN FARRAR, President.
JOHN H. JAMES, Secretary.
Burslemy August 10/A, I87O.
ADDRESS OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED
STATES, 1868, TO THE BRITISH CONFERENCE, 1870.
Reverend and dear Fathers and Brethren,
Your fraternal Address, dated Birmingham, August llth,
1865, has been received by us with great pleasure. We are
gratified to learn from your letter, and through your honoured
Representative, the Rev. William Morley Punshon, A.M., that,
under -the blessing of Almighty God, peace and prosperity still
abound to you in all your departments of Christian labour at home
and abroad ; that in your missionary, church>building, and educa-
tional enterprises you are steadily advancing. And, above all, we
glorify God in you because you have, as a Church, held fast '* the
faith once delivered to the saints,"^ and that you are praying for,
and by faith expecting, a ^* deeper and Diviner baptism of the
Holy Ghost,^ that you may the more efficiently aid in spreading
Scriptural holiness over all lands.
Your cordial and Christian welcome of one of our beloved
Superintendents, the Rev. Bishop Janes, D.D., ** for his sake and
our own,*" commands our grateful acknowledgments, and it will
excite us to more earnest prayer, and to renewed exertions to
cultivate and increase the strength of those bonds which unite us
as co-ordinate branches of the Church of God, until, one in the
unity of the faith and ^* the truth as it is in Jesus,^^ we shall join
with the redeemed of every land in songs of praise and thanks-
giving at the universal triumph of Christianity.
With regard to our own Church, we are enabled, through the
blessing of God, to report a continued increase in territory,
conferences, members, contributions, and spiritual power. The
success of the general government in overthrowing a rebellion in-
augurated to perpetuate American slavery, and, in that success,
for ever abolishing slavery wherever the authority of the United
States prevails, opened the long-closed South to our Church.
There are now included within that territory nine annual Con-
ferences, three hundred and seventy-three travelling preachers,
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and ninety thousand and seventy-one members. If we add the
enlargement of our work in Kentucky, Missouri, and Arkansas,
our increase, on what was slave territory prior to the rebellion, is
five hundred and fifty travelling preachers, and one hundred and
seventeen thousand two hundred and ninety-six members. Two
Conferences of coloured ministers have been organized since our
last session, that now report one hundred and one ministers, and
twenty-six thousand four hundred and eighty-seven members.
Delegates from these two Conferences have been received into our
General Conference, with all the rights and privileges of Delegates
of other annual Conferences. In fact, so far has the spirit of
caste been driven from our beloved Zion^ that colour is no em-
barrassment to admission into any of our Conferences. For this we
most humbly and devoutly thank God. The overthrow of slavery
placed the ireedmen of the South within the reach of education.
Our Church has organized a Freedmen^s Aid Society, and through
it we are endeavouring to fulfil our part of the duty of educating
them. At present we have in the field seventy-two teachers,
giving instruction to about seven thousand pupils. We trust that
we shall not be unfaithful in the opportunity thus offered of
paying at least the interest due these freedmen for the unpaid
labour of themselves and their ancestors, — doubly due them, for
they are our brethren, for whom Christ died. We are pleased
to tell you, that God is giving success to our efibrts. The fruit
of our toil appears ere the blossom dies. Some, who were slaves
when the rebellion commenced, are now honoured ministers;
others are in our Biblical Institute, preparing for the ministry ;
and thousands more are in our Church, happy in God, industrious
and frugal in their habits, rapidly being fuUy qualified to perform
the duties of American citizenship, which has been so suddenly
and strangely conferred upon them.
During the quadrennium just closed, our numbers have increased
from 923,394 to 1,146,081, an increase of 222,687. During the
same period, the number of our churches has risen from 9,430 to
11,121, and their value has swelled from 20,830,554 dollars to
35,885,439 dollars. Our publishing interests were never in a
more flourishing condition.
The results of the Centenary year were most gratifying. It
had been anticipated that 2,000,000 dollars would be given as a
thankofibring to God for the success of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in the United States during its first century; but the
spirit of liberality which our Saviour put into the hearts of our
people proved that our anticipations were bom of our fears rather
than our faith ; for the thankofierings amount to the sum of
8,397,662 dollars.
The endowments of our Educational Institutions have be$D
largely augmented by these Centenary funds, and, conseque-
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our facilities for diffusing a sanctifiecl education among the people
have been greatly enhanced. Much, also, has been done for our
Theological Schools. To those already existing at the time of
our last letter, the Drew Theological Seminary, munificently
endowed by Daniel Drew, Esq., has been added, and placed
under the control of the General Conference.
The contributions of the Centenary year to the Centenary
Educational Fund, and to the Sunday-school Children's Fund,
have rendered it necessary to create the " Board of Education of
the Methodist Episcopal Church,'^ whose duty it is to " receive
and securely invest the principal of the Centenary Fund, and
under specific limitations" to "appropriate the interest only'' to
aid young men preparing for the foreign missionary work or for
the ministry at home ; to aid our Theological Schools, Colleges,
and Academies ; and also to appropriate, under proper restrictions,
the interest of the Sunday-school Children's Fund, to assist meri-
torious Sunday-school scholars in obtaining a more advanced
education. This is a new feature in our system of education, and
one which we think will ultimately vastly augment the power of
the Church for good.
Our Missionary work at home and abroad is prospering, and our
hearts are stimulated to renewed zeal, enlarged contributions, and
mightier faith for the evangelization of the world.
Many questions of much importance — not concerning doctrines,
however ; for these no one among us desires to have altered — have
agitated, and some are still agitating, the ministry and laity of our
Church. Thus far, all changes have been accomplished, not only
without detriment, but to the temporal and spiritual advantage of
the Church. And as both those who seek and those who oppose
other changes and modifications of our discipline and economv are
equally loyal to the Church and devoted to God, we feel conndent
that the same "glorious Lord," who has hitherto guided and
protected us, will in His infinite wisdom and mercy, still guide us
in all the changes we may make, and plant our " Jerusalem, a
quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down," in
** a place of broad rivers and streams ;" for ** the Lord is our Judge,
the Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King: He will
save us."
Since the visit of your former Representative, the Rev. William
Lockwood Thornton, M.A., whose name is as precious ointment *
poured forth, the Rev. L. L. Hamline, D.D., one of our Bishops,
who, on account of declining health, resigned the office, has passed
to his reward on high, leaving as a legacy to the Church the
memory of a polished and successful minister of the Lord Jesus
Christ and the savour of a holy life and triumphant death.
Your honoured Representative, the Rev. William Morley
Punshon, M.x\., w«is received by us as "a brother beloved." He
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proved himself every way worthy the high position and extended
and increasing fame and influence he enjoys. His manly Christian
conduct^ his earnest, eloquent, spiritual addresses and sermons,
and his fine social qualities and devotional spirit, won for him a
place in^ur afiections not inferior to that secured by any of his
honoured and sainted predecessors. The influence of his sermons
and addresses cannot be limited to those before whom they were
delivered ; but it will be felt throughout our whole Connexion
wherever they may be read, or spoken of by us who heard them.
We therefore glorify God in him on our behalf and yours; for we
feel that all of His Ministers, ^^ whether Paul, or Apollos, or
Cephas,** are ours and yours, and we all are " Christ s ; and Christ
is God^s."
And now, beloved brethren, trusting that the fraternal and
sympathetic relations existing between us may continue, and And
expression in letter and through Representatives, we wish you
abounding success in every good word and work ; and may God
** supply all your need, according to His riches in glory, by Christ
Jesus,^ unto whom, with the Son and the Holy Ghost, be equal
and undivided honour for ever and ever ! Amen.
Signed on behalf and by order of the General Conference,
EDMUND S. JANES, President,
WILLIAM L. HARRIS, Secretary.
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APPENDIX.
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MEETINa OF THE MISSIONARY COMMITTEE OF
REVIEW,
HELD IN BtlBSLEH, JULY 25tH, 1870.
Thb Rev. Frederick J. Jobson, D.D., President of the
Conference, in the Chair.
1. Moved by James S. Budgett, Esq. ; seconded by the Rev.
William Arthur, M.A. ; supported by Isaac James, Esq. :
That the progress of the Wesleyan-Methodist Missions during
the past year has been such as to call for the most fervent
gratitude toward the Great Head of the Church, who has
poured out His Spirit, and prospered the labours of His servants
in different countries to the conversion of souls and the increase
of the Churches.
2. Moved by Sir Francis Lycett; seconded by the Rev.
Josiah Cox ; supported by William Cooper, Esq. :
That, while the Society has experienced reverses during the
year, as in Hayti, its successes in Italy, and in South Africa,
the gradual and hopeful improvement in the West Indies, the
increasing supply of native teachers and evangelists, and the
rapid extension of the work of several of the affiliated Con-
ferences, afford special encouragement to renewed and increased
efforts on its behalf.
3. Moved by Thomas Oliver, Esq. ; seconded by the Rev.
Arminius Burgess ; supported by Stephen Edge, Esq. :
That the increase in the regular Home Receipts of the
Society, though gratifying, is less than might be anticipated
from the extension of our home Churches of late years ; and
that increased attention to the re-organizatibn and to the more
systematic working of the Circuit and Branch Associations is
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strongly recommended as the most likely means of securing that
increase in the Society's funds which is so urgently needed.
4. Moved by the Bev. Charles Prest ; seconded by the Rev.
William Shaw (a) ; supported by Joseph CoUingham, Esq. :
That the Committee recommends that the thanks of the Con-
ference be presented to James Heald, Esq., and the Rev. Dr.
Jobson, the General Treasurers, and to the General Secretaries
of the Society, for their services during the past year.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE
NEW KINGSWOOD AND WOODHOUSE GROVE
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION FUND,
HELD IN BURSLBM, JULY 23rD, 1870.
Prksbnt, the Rev. Dr. Jobson, President of the Conference,
in the Chair ; the Rev. John Farrar, the Secretary of the Con-
ference ; the Rev. Benjamin B. Waddy, the Treasurer of the
Fund ; the Rev. John Harvard, the Secretary of the Fund, and
other members of the Committee.
The Reports of the Local Committees and Examiners were
read. It was reported that the health of the boys had been
unusually good, and the moral and religious tone of both Schools
highly encouraging. The scholastic efficiency of the Schools
had been tested in the usual manner, and by the Middle Class
Examinations, at which fourteen pupils passed with credit from
New Kingswood, and eight from Woodhouse Grove. Five of
the pupils have since passed the June Matriculation of the
London University, — two from New Kingswood, and three
from Woodhouse Grove, — and all in honours. From the
Treasurer's cash account it appeared that there was a small
increase of income. The claims upon the Fund are less than
last year, and the deficiency to be provided for by the Children's
Fund is also less by more than £700.
It was unanimously resolved to recommend that the thanks
of the Conference bo presented : —
1. To the Rev. Benjamin B. Waddy and John Meek, Esq.,
the General Treasurers ; the Rev. Frederick Payne and tr^
Rev. John Harvard, the General Secretaries ; and to the L-^
Treasurers, Secretaries, and Committees ; for their dil"
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and efficient discharge of the duties of their respective offices
during the year.
2. To the Rev. William H. Sargent and the Rev. Henry H.
Chettle, the Governors of the Schools, and to Mrs. Sargent and
Mrs. Chettle, for their kind attention to the comfort of the
children under their care during the year.
3. To the Rev. William F. Moulton, M.A., for the able
manner in which he has discharged the duties of Classical and
Mathematical Examiner at both New Kingswood and Wood-
house Grove Schools ; and to the gentlemen who have kindly
served the Institutions by examining the Schools in other
branches of learning.
The following Report of a Committee appointed by the Con-
ference of 1869, (See Minutes, Vol. XVII., p. 693,) " to inquire
and report to the General Committee, at its meeting prior to the
Conference of 1870, whether any, and what, steps can be taken
to make better provision for the education of the daughters of
our ministers," was adopted by the General Committee : —
" It has long been felt by many persons to be desirable that
educational advantages, more nearly equal to those now afforded
to the sons, should be provided for the daughters, of our
ministers. A step has already been taken in equalizing the
allowances paid for education at home in both cases.
" To provide school accommodation for girls, as full as that
which now exists for boys, would involve an amount of difficulty
and cost, which we cannot recommend the Conference at present
to undertake. It would, however, in the judgment of the Com-
mittee, be well that an advance should be made in this direction
by the establishment of a School for about thirty girls ; for
each of whom there should, as in the case of the Kingswood
and Woodhouse Grove Schools, be annually paid to the
Treasurers, towards the current expense, the allowances of such
children from the Schools' and Children's Fund ; the balance
of deficiency, after such contribution, to be borne by the
Schools' Fund, the principle being fixed, that the working
expenditure per head for the year shall not exceed the average
of the aforesaid Schools already in existence for the three pre-
ceding years ; and it being moreover determined that the whole
deficiency of the establishment proposed in this report, for the
first year, shall not exceed the sum of £500.
" An opportunity unexpectedly presents itself of making a
beginning, such as is now recommended, under very favourable
circumstances. The arrangement made last year to defer the
time at which the first Educational Allowance shall be paid
from eiffht to nine years of age, leaves the amount of one year's
allowances (say £1,100) in the hands of the Treasurers. With
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this sum a bouse might be rented and furnished without any
new subscription being instituted, and the experiment be made
in a manner as little burdensome as can be imas^ined.
" Judging by the results which have already been reached in
the establishment of an institution of this nature by private
zeal and liberality, the Committee, with the greater confidence,
recommends the Conference to sanction the commencement of
such a school for girls* as already described, under the care of a
special Sub-Committee of the Schools' Committee ; who shall
be charged, also, to consider whether, and, if so, in what way,
this provision may be carried further."
It was thereupon ftu-ther resolved,
1. That the Committee- having been informed by Messrs.
AVilliam M^Arthur and John Chubb that the promoters of an
institution for the education of preachers' daughters, lately
established, and for some time carried on at Clapton, will
gladly transfer it to the Connexion, furnished, and in working
order ; and a Resolution oflFering it to the acceptance of the
Conference having been proposed and seconded by those gentle-
men respectively, the Committee, in accepting the proposal,
desires to express in the strongest terms its sense of the gene-
rosity which has prompted this proposition; and returns its
sincere and hearty thanks to all the parties by whose effort and
liberality this result has been brought about ; and particularly
to Mrs. Thornton and Miss Gibson, who have borne so large a
share in the establishment of this valuable institution.
2. That it be recommended to the Conference that the
Clapton School, now under the charge of Mrs. Thornton and
Miss Gibson, be, at their request, transferred to the Connexion,
to be settled and managed as the Conference may direct.
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MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF REVIEW ON
CHAPEL AFFAIRS,
HELD IN BURSLEM, JULY 20tH, 1870.
Present, the Rev. Dr. Jobson, President of the Conference,
in the Chair ; the Rev. John Farrar, Secretary of the Con-
ference; the Rev. Samuel Romilly Hall, Ex-President; the
Revs. John Bedford and William Edwards, Secretaries of the
Committee ; the Revs. C. Prest, W. Arthur, M.A., J. Ratten-
bury, Dr. James, W. Shaw (a), Dr. Osborn; W. W. Stamp,
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Dr. Waddy, H. Hastling, Thomas Vasey, Charles Povah, John
C. Pengelly, H. W. Williams, Dr. Scott, Edward Nye, and other
Ministers.
Also, Messrs. W. F. Newton, J. Berrie, J. Napier, Isaac
Holden, W. W. Cannon, G. Knowles, R B. Brierley, J. Edge,
S. Edge, W. Cooper, A. Shaw, J. Barlow, J. Chubb, T.
Percival Bunting, J. R Kay, E. Bainbridge, Thomas W-
Heaton, and others.
Of the Report of the Chapel Committee for the year 1869-70,
which was read by the Rev. John Bedford, the following is an
abstract : —
The Income from all Sources is £7,544. 6«. id, being a
decrease of £32. ISs. 7c/., which is accounted for by the extreme
severity of the weather when many of the Public Collections
were made. The Income of the " North Wales Chapel Fund,"
during the year amounts to £563. 9«., being an increase of
£18. 5s. «rf.
I. BUILDINO DEPARTMENT.
Erections Sanctioned.
Since the Conference of 1869, the following cases have been
sanctioned : 138 Chapels, at an estimated cost of £142,564 ;
16 Ministers' houses, £13,626 ; 28 Schools, £8,409 ; 68 En-
largements and Alterations, £30,037 ; 83 Modifications of cases
previously sanctioned, at an estimated additional outlay of
£20,543; 27 Organs, £5,545; total cases, 360, outlay,
£220,724. Upon all the classes of the cases sanctioned, there
is an increase of 54 cases, and of £27,753 in proposed outlay.
73 of the chapels, to accommodate 18,472 hearers, are to be
erected where hitherto there has been no Wesleyan chapel. The
temporary debt sanctioned upon all the cases is £42,681, being
19i per cent, on the entire outlay.
Aid Promised.
The Committee have promised during the year £3,025 in
Grants, and £4,990 in Loans, to 127 chapels, on condition that
the Trustees ftilfil the terms agreed upon. Unless the means
at the disposal of the Committee for this purpose be consider-
ably increased, it will become absolutely necessary to reduce the
scale on which help has hitherto been promised.
Sales.
In the past year the Committee have sanctioned 46 sales,
including 27 chapels, 1 chapel and house united, 1 minister's
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house, 2 other house-properties. 2 school-rooms, 10 plots of
land, 1 site of old chapel, 1 excnange of laud, 1 transfer from
chapel to school trostees.
Erections Completed.
The following; is a summary of the cases returned through
the May District Meetings as completed : — 89 Chapels, at a
cost of £121,677 ; 7 Ministers' houses, £3,620 ; 22 Schools,
£9,913 ; 54 enlargements and alterations, £18,920 ; 18 Organs,
£3,908; total, 190 cases, completed according to the terms
agreed upon with the Committee, at a cost of £158,038 ;
being £13,738 more than the sum reported last year. The
debt remaining is £21,878. In 65 other cases the conditions
agreed upon have not been fulfilled. The outlay upon these
cases has been £60,893. Debts sanctioned were £12,113, but
the actual debts reported are £22,666, being an excess of
£10,553. On the total outlay the debt is £37^ per cent 22
additional cases have been undertaken without Connexional
sanction, at a cost of £9,868, upon which the debt is, £2,620,
being 26^ per cent of the outlay.
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Aid Afforded.
During the year £2,248 in Grants, and £3,550 in Loans,
have been paid from the Erections' Fund towards the cost of
57 chapels.
Entire Cost.
The entire cost of all erections and enlargements, rcCTilar and
irregular, reported this year as completed^ has been £228,799.
This sum is the largest, with one exception, ever reported in
one year.
U. RELIEF DEPABTHENT.
(1.) Grants.
To aid in the removal of debt on 108 chapels, the Committee
have paid in grants, during^ the past year, the sum of £2,825.
On 34 of these chapels no aebt remains.
(2.) Loans.
The Loan instalments received during the year, have amounted
to £6,098. 8*. on the Relief-Fund account, and £644 on the
Erections' Fund account The totalj, number of Loans now in
operation is 356. Loans amounting to £10,186, to meet
£10,956, have been advanced to the Trustees of 95 chapels.
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Of these chai)els, 54 are now free from debt, except the Loans.
The North and South Wales Committees have advanced in
Grants, £60, and in Loans, £545, to meet £649 raised by
Trustees.
III. LOCAL EFFORTS AND SURPLUS INCOME.
During the year the sum of £25,367. 6s. lOrf. has been paid
off by local efforts and surplus income.
ContHbutions to Circuit Funds.
Two thousand one hundred and five Chapel Trusts have con-
tributed £21,704. 45. 4rf., being an increase of 155 trusts, and
of £1,830. 195. Id. in amount
Summary of Debts Discharged.
The following is the total amount of debts which have been
either entirely discharged, or for the progressive extinction of
which definite arrangements have been made : —
Exclusively
By aid of By aid of by Local EfforU Totals.
Grants. Loans. and Surplus Income.
In 1869-70 £\^^n £21,792 ;£25,367 £61,670
From 1854-69 191,286 324,077 192,200 707,563
Total £205,697 £345,869 £217,567 £769,133
Total of Ascertained Outlay.
If to the sum of £61,570, applied to the reduction or extinction
of debts, there be added £228,799 expended in new erections
and enlargements, it will appear that the aggregate amount
expended during the year on Wesleyan Trust property, is
£290,369. The amount actually contributed, including Grants
irom Connexional Funds, is £228,256. This total exceeds that
of any former year.
IV. REGISTRATION OF TRUST DEEDS.
During the year, 50 Trust Deeds have been received for
registration by the Committee, making a total of 78 so
registered.
V. GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF TRUST ESTATES.
The Returns presented to the Committee show that the
number of Trusts whose expenditure exceeds the income is
yearly decreasing. Taking the entire number of 5,976 Trusts
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returned, there is a net surplus of more than £6,000, to be used
for the reduction of debt, the improvement of the Trust Proper-
ties, or to aid in the erection of Chapels. The Committee arc
^lad to report an increase of 126 in the number of Trust Estates
msured against loss by fire. The District Committees urge the
timely renewal of Trusts ; the proper custody of Trust Deeds ;
Anniversary Services, even where there is no debt ; the due use
of all balances for the reduction of debts ; the inexpediency of
contributing out of Trust Funds towards the cost of musical
instruments ; and the importance of holding an Annual Meeting
of the Trustees of every Trust.
Particulars in reference to each of the foregoing departments
will be found in the Report of the Committee, which will be
issued in the course of the year.
The following Resolutions were adopted : —
Moved by the Rev. C. Prest ; seconded by Mr. John Radmall,
of London ; and supported by Mr. G. Smith, of Leeds :
1. This Meeting rejoices to learn from the Report now read
that the year has been characterized by remarkable progress in
every branch of the work confided to the Chapel Committee,
and that the liberality of the Methodist people has been signally
manifested, both in reducing old debts, and in securing new
and suitable Chapels and other Trust property.
Moved by Mr. G. Knowles, of Bolton ; seconded by the Rev.
Dr. Rigg ; and supported by Mr. J. R. Kay, of Summerseat :
2. That this Meeting would have been yet more gratified had
there not been so large a number of cases in which Trustees, by
failing to ftilfil the conditions of erection agreed upon, have
incurred responsibilities of a very serious character, and other
cases in which parties have built without Connexional sanction,
and have thus set an example prejudicial to the well-being of
the Connexion.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Osborn ; seconded by Mr. I. Holden,
of OakwortJi ; and supported by Mr. J. Barlow, of Bolton :
3. That, looking at the continually enlarging scale of the
operations of the Committee, and their urgent want of increased
resources to enable them to meet to a larger extent the appeals
made to them for help, this Meeting strongly urges, both upon
private individuals, and upon bodies of Trustees, throurfiout
the Connexion, the importance of increasing the Chapel Fund
by annual subscriptions.
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Moved by Mr. R. Haworth, of Manchester ; seconded by the
Rev. C. Haydon ; and supported by Mr. Pethybridge, of
Launceston, and Mr. A. Shaw, of Burslem :
4. That, having regard to 'the growth and consolidation of the
work of God by means of Methodism, this Meeting affectionately
recommends all Trustees to give the greatest possible attention
to the successful working of their respective Trusts, with a view
to obtain therefrom, as speedily as possible, surplus income,
and to apply it for the extension of that work, in th^ir respective
Circuits, and in the Connexion at large.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Waddy ; seconded by Mr. Ingram, of
the Isle of Wight ; and supported by Mr. Chubb, of London,
and Mr. Bridge, jof Conway :
5. That the thanks of this Meeting be presented to the Dis-
trict Chapel Secretaries and Committees, the Circuit Chapel
Secretaries, and to the Ministers and Trustees who have acted
with them, for their valuable services to this department of
Methodism.
Moved by the Rev. G. T. Perks, M.A. ; seconded by Mr. R.
B. Brierley, of Manchester ; and supported by Mr. Joseph Edge,
of Burslem :
6. That the thanks of the Meeting are due, and are hereby
presented, to Messrs. Fernley and Healey, the Treasurers ; to
the Rev. Messrs. Bedford and Edwards, the General Secretaries ;
and to the Committee, for their diligent and faithful services.
N.B. The lay members of the Chapel Committee were nomi-
nated according to rule.
IV.— Page 133.
MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE HOME-
MISSION AND CONTINGENT FUND,
HELD AT BURSLEM, ON THURSDAY, JULY 2l8T, 1870.
Present, the Rev. Frederick J. Jobson, D.D., the President
of the Conference, in the Chair; the Rev. John Farrar, the
Secretary of the Conference ; the Rev. Samuel R Hail, the Ex-
President ; the Rev. Charles Prest, the Rev. John W. Greeves,
the Rev. John Bond, John Vanner, Esq., with other members
of the Committee of Management, etc.
The following gentlemen were chosen at the District Meetings
in 1870 to be members of this Committee, and most of them
were present ; namely, — Messrs. John Radmall, First London ;
W. Foster Newton, Second London ; Frederick Howard, Bed-
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ford; George Flashman, Kent; Layton Slack, Norwich;
Samuel Lea, Oxford ; — Ingram, Portsmouth ; Charles Gtellfe,
Channel Islands; Edward Pethy bridge, Devonport; W. B.
Smith, Cornwall; Pascal Widlake, Exeter; Charles Bassett,
Bristol ; Joseph Carpenter, Bath ; Thomas Trew, Swansea ;
John Williams, South Wales ; William Bridge, North Wales ;
Samuel Lees, Birmingham ; James Dean, Macclesfield ; J. F.
Stead, Liverpool ; K. B. Brierley, Manchester ; George
Knowles, Bolton; Thomas Dewhirst, Halifax; Thomas Brearley,
Leeds ; Joseph CoUingham, Sheffield ; T. Maude, Nottingham ;
J. H. Small, Lincoln; William Sissons, Hull; Alderman
Parritt, York ; Greorge Carter, Whitby ; William Brown, New-
castle ; Isaac James, Carlisle ; John Mylrea, Isle of Man ;
Charles B. Davidson, Edinburgh ; James Hunter, Zetland.
The Report of the Committee of Management, and that of
the Army and Navy Committee, having been read ; and the
recommendations of the Committee respecting Grants for
Extraordinary Claims having been revised and approved ; the
following Resolutions were unanimously adopted : —
Moved by the Rev. Charles Prest ; seconded by Sir Francis
Lycett; and supported by Mr. Cuthbert Bainbridge, New-
castle-on-Tyne :
1. That, in recommending the adoption of these Reports to
the Conference, the Committee is thankful for the continued
encouragement afforded to the Home Mission and Army and
Navy Work, especially in the spiritual results of the conversion
of sinners and the increase and edification of our Churches.
The Committee is gratified by the sustained and growing
interest manifested in the evangelical work of Methodism, by
the increase of the income of the Fund, and by the valuable
co-operation with our Home-Missionary Ministers of numerous
zealous labourers.
Moved by the Rev. Joseph Hargreaves ; seconded by Mr. W.
Foster Newton, Richmond, Surrey ; and supported by William
M< Arthur, Esq., M.P. :
2. That this Committee sympathizing with the purpose of
the Committee of Management, that a plan for securing a
minimum allowance to ministers stationed in Circuits, aided by
the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund may be arranged at
an early period, and that our Mission work among our large
town and rural populations may be so increased as to meet the
numerous and urgent claims for our evangelistic efforts, which
press on us on every hand, and the practical recognition of which
we owe, as a Connexion, to our country, strongly recommends
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that every method be adopted by the Conference, by the Com-
mittee of Management, and in detail in all our Circuits, to
augment the annual income of the Home-Mission afid Con-
tingent Fund.
Moved by the Rev. E, E. Jenkins ; seconded by W. Brown,
Esq., Mayor of Gateshead :
3. That this Committee presents its thanks to those ministers
and friends who have ably and zealously advocated the claims
of Home Missions during the year ; to those who have aided
our Home-Mission work by their valuable personal co-opera-
tion; to the subscribers and collectors; and to those young
Sersons and children who have been successfully engaged in
uvenile Associations.
Moved by the Bev. Dr. Waddy ; seconded by Mr. T. Pocock,
Windsor :
4. That the thanks of the Committee be presented to the
Rev. J. W. Greeves, and to John Vanner, Esq., the Treasurers ;
to the Rev. Charles Prest, the General Secretary ; to the Rev.
A. M^Aulay and the Rev. John Bond, the Secretaries ; and to
the Committee of Management, for their valuable services
during the year.
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MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF DISTRIBUTION,
HELD IN BURSLEM, AUGUST IOtH, 1870.
The President of the Conference in the Chair.
Present, the Secretary of the Conference ; the Rev. John
W. Greeves, one of the Treasurers of the Home-Missiou and
Contingent Fund ; the Revs. Charles Prest, Alexander M'Anluy,
and John Bond, Secrettiries ; the Chairmen and Financfal
Secretaries of Districts, and others.
The Committee recommended the following grants : —
District Grants. £. s. d.
1 First London 220 0 0
2 Second London 278 0 0
3 Bedford and Northampton 341 0 0
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District Grants, £. s. d.
4 Kent '. 160 0 0
5 Norwich and Lynn 550 0 0
6 Oxford 436 0 0
7 Portsmouth 386 0 0
8 Channel Islands 76 0 0
9 Devonport 257 0 0
10 Cornwall 150 0 0
11 Exeter 340 0 0
12 Bristol 550 0 0
13 Bath „ 246 0 0
14 Swansea 246 0 0
15 South Wales 464 0 0
16 North Wales 283 0 0
17 Birmingham and Shrewsbury 370 0 0
18 Macclesfield 265 0 0
19 Liverpool 350 0 0
20 Manchester 131 0 0
21 Bolton ^ 50 0 0
22 Halifax and Bradford 147 0 0
23 Leeds 70 0 0
24 Sheffield 202 0 0
25 Nottingham and Derby 316 0 0
26 Lincoln 130 0 0
27 Hull 90 0 0
28 York 55 0 0
29 Whitby and Darlington 129 0 0
30 Newcastle 165 0 0
31 Carlisle 135 0 0
32IsleofMan 81 0 0
33 Edinburgh and Aberdeen 405 0 0
Ireland , 650 0 0
£8,724 0 0
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MEETINQ OP THE COMMITTEE OF THE WORN-OUT
MINISTERS' AND MINISTERS' WIDOWS' AUXILLIRY
FUND,
HELD IN BUBSLEM, JULY 18tH, 1870.
The Pbbsident of the Confebenoe in the Chair.
The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted : — -
Moved by Mr. John Napier ; seconded by Mr. George Smith :
1. That this Committee, having heard the financial statement
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of the Treasurers, is gratified by the prospects of the Fund, and
recommends to the Uonference that an addition of £1 be made
to the present allowances for every year beyond thirty-nine
years that each Minister, beiag a Supernumerary, has travelled ;
and that £1 for every Widow, without distinction of years,
be laade Jar thia year : but that it appears to this Committee
desirable that the entire scale of payments from the Fund
should be re-considered and re-adjusted, and that the relations
of the Irish Supernumeraries and Widows to the Fund should
also be re-examined.
Moved by the Rev. W. W. Stamp ; seconded by the Rev. S.
RHall:
2. That in the judgment of this Committee, grants from the
Wom-Out Ministers' Auxiliary Fund may equitably be appro-
priated for one year and not for more than two years, towards
the support of comparatively junior ministers, who, by affliction,
are compelled to retire from the actual duties of the ministry ;
such grants, in the opinion of this meeting, to be met by
similar sums from the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund.
Moved by Mr. Bunting ; seconded by Mr. Chubb :
3. That the Conference be requested to consider whether any
plan can be adopted, which, without at all interfering with thepre-
sent mode of managing the business connected with the Fund,
will give to the gentlemen attending the various Conference Com-
mittees an opportunity of promoting the interests of the Fund.
Moved by Mr. Radmall ; seconded by the Rev. John Farrar :
4. That the thanks of this Committee be presented to Mr.
John Napier and the Rev. John Rattenbury, the General
Treasurers ; to the Rev. Henry H. Chettle, the Secretary ; also
to the District Treasurers, and the Circuit Treasurers, for their
services during the past year.
Moved by Mr. Joseph Edge ; seconded by the Rev. Charles
Haydon :
5. That the thanks of this Committee be presented to those
frieuds who, during the past year, have generously aided this
Fund by special donations : to those Executors who have paid
sundry legacies on behalf of this Fund ; and to those Trustees
who have contributed to it from their chapel income.
Moved by Mr. Chubb ; seconded by the Rev. John Bedford :
6. That the thanks of this Committee be presented to Mr.
Walter Griffith and Mr. Greaves Walker, for their services as
Auditors for the last year ; and that they be appointed for the
next year.
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MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF REVIEW OF
THE WESLEYAN THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTION,
HELD IN BURSLBM, JULY 22nD, 1870.
The President of the Conference in the Chair.
Present, the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-President ;
the General Secretary; Revs. William Arthur, M.A., John
Bedford, John H. Beech, Samuel Romilly Hall, Joseph Har-
greaves, B. Hellier, W. Jackson (a), R" G. Jones, Dr. Osbom,
E. Nye, George T. Perks, M.A., W. B. Pope, Charles Prest,
John Rattenbury, Dr. Rigg, Daniel Sanderson, Dr. G. Scott,
W. Shaw (a), W. W. Stamp, Thomas Vasey, Dr. Waddy, and
others.
Also, Sir Francis Lycett, Messrs. T. P. Bunting, John
Chubb, Joseph Edge, 0. Gabriel, J. Napier, W. W. Pocock,
P. Pocock, Robert Sherwin, W. Bickford Smith, B. R Vickers,
and others.
The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted : —
Moved by the Rev. Charles Prest ; seconded by the Rev.
Edward Nye ; and supported by Mr. Bunting :
1. That this Meeting has heard with much satisfaction the
Reports of the Governors and Examiners now read .; and desires
to express its thankfulness to the God of all grace for the
manifest tokens of His presence and blessing in all the Branches
of the Institution, and for the marked success which has
crowned the labours of the past year in this important depart-
ment of the work of Methodism.
Moved by the Rev. William Arthur, M.A. ; seconded by C.
Gabriel, Esq. ; and supported by B. Vickers, Esq., and the
Rev. R G. Jones, one of the Irish Representatives z
2. That this Committee recommends that the cordial thanks
of the Conference be given to the Governors and Tutors of the
various Branches of the Institution, to the General and Local
Treasurers, and to the Secretaries, for their valuable services
during the year.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Waddy ; seconded by Thomas Pocock,
Esq. ; and supported by Joseph Edge, Esq., and Robert
Sherwin, Esq., of Hanley :
3. That this Meeting recommends that the special thanks of
the Conference be given to those ministers and gentlemen who
have discharged the duties of Examiners at the various Branches
of the Institution during the past year,
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF
EDUCATION,
TOGBTHKB WITH MINISTERS AND FRIENDS INVITBD ACCORDING TO
THE DIRECTION OF THE LAST CONFERENCE.
BURSLEM, JULY 19tH, 1870.
Present, the Rev. Frederick J. Jobson, D.D., President of
the Conference, in the Chair ; the Rev. John Farrar, Secretary
of the Conference ; the Rev. Samuel Romilly Hall, Ex-Presi-
dent of the Conference ; the Rev. John Vine and John Robinson
Kay, Esq., the Treasurers ; the Rev. G. W. Olver, B.A.,
Secretary ; the Rev. Dr. Rigg, Principal of the Normal Insti-
tution ; the Rev. John Clulow, Visitor of Sunday-Schools ; and
a large number of ministers and laymen.
The Minutes of the Education Committee and its various
Sub-Committees were presented, and a digest of them was
read.
The number of Day-schools is 746, an increase of 48 ;
Scholars 128,809, an increase of 9,739; average attendance
83,662, an increase of 7,760. The Government Reports, as
furnished from 302 Departments, show that for every 100
children in average attendance above six years of age, there are
30 under six. For every 100 above six years, there are 107*86
qualified for presentation. Of the average attendance above six
years, 91-79 per cent, are actually presented ; 60-1 pass in
Standards I-III, and 20-07 in Standards I V-VII ; 83-86 pass in
Reading, 83*96 in Writing, and 72*69 in Arithmetic. Less
than 2 per cent of the whole are returned as ineligible for
Grant under Art 4, i. e.y as children of parents who could afford
to pay fully the cost of education. The average Grant per child
in average attendance obtained in the 302 Departments is
105. 7irf.
The per centages of passes calculated upon the number of
children presented for examination are, in Standards I-III,
65-47; in Standards IV-VII, 21-86; in Reading 91-35, in
Writing 91*46, and in Arithmetic 79-19. For Inspected
Schools in England and Wales the general averages are —
Reading 89-97, Writing 88-24, Arithmetic 77-^4.
The amount of Government Annual Grants (o Wesleyan
schools in 1869 was £36,194. 3s. 6rf., being an increase on the
' previous year of £3,582. I65. lid. The amount of Building
Grants was £50.
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Six new inspected Schools weFe opened during the year in
new buildings, twenty-one were commenced in existing build-
ings, and one was transferred to a new building. Twenty-
four Outfit Grants were paid, amounting to £985.
The number of Certificated Teachers employed in Wesleyan
Schools on the 31st of December, 1869, was 617 ; of Assistant-
Teachers, 57 ; and of Pupil-Teachers, 1,085, being an increase
for the year Of 186.
The usual examination of Pupil-Teachers in Religious Know-
ledge was held in March last. Proposals for changes in the
mode of conducting this Examination have been reported on by
the District Meetings, and will be submitted to the Conference
for approval.
Fifty Students of the second year, and four of the first year,
were appointed to Schools at Christmas last. Seventy-five
candidates were admitted, making the number in residence 144,
or ten more than the Government number.
Mr. Clulow's Report on Day-schools visited.by him' was com-
municated to the Meeting. The General Committee recom-
mended the immediate appointment of a lay Inspector to act
under the Committee's direction, and also that Mr. Clulow
should be empowered to inspect Day-schools as opportunity
may serve.
The number of Sunday-schools is 5,443, increase 115;
Teachers and Officers 105,592, increase 2,151 ; Ditto in Society
or on trial 78,574, increase 1,524 ; Scholars 622,689, increase
20,788 ; Ditto in Society or on trial 38,144, increase 1,772 ; in
Select classes 20,976, increase 2,095 ; Young persons in Bible-
classes conducted by ministers or others 13,434, increase 319.
Mr. Clulow's Report on Sunday-schools was communicated
to the Meeting.
The revised draft of Rules for Circuit Sunday-School Unions
would be presented to the Conference for adoption.
The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted : —
On the motion of Mr. George Lidgett, B.A., of London;
seconded by Uie Rev. E. E. Jenkins, M.A. :
1. The Meeting is thankful to learn that durinff a year of so
much uncertainty the Educational progress of the Connexion
has been equal to that of former years, so that the Day-school
returns show an increase of 48 Schools, and 9,739 Scholars ;
and deems it highly desirable that provision should at once be
made for the efficient inspection of Wesleyan Day-schools by
Connexional Inspectors.
On the motion of the Rev. Dr. G. Scott ; seconded by Mr.
Napier, of Manchester :
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2. The Meeting also learns with thankfulness that there has
been an increase during the year of 116 Sunday-schools, and
20,788 Scholars ; and, with the conviction that Sabbath-schools
will require to be more than ever widely extended and efficiently
worked, it expresses the hope that so soon as the Rules for Cir-
cuit Unions, about to be presented to the Conference, shall have
been duly sanctioned, steps will be taken to form such Unions
throughout Great Britain.
On the motion of the Rev. W. Arthur, M.A. ; seconded by
Mr. Edge, of Burslem :
3. The Meeting, having been informed that, notwithstanding
the hindrances which have delayed the erection of the New
Chapel at Westminster, and the state of public uncertainty
which has interfered with the contribution of the necessary
funds, the Education Committee has obtained plans, and is
preparing to secure tenders for the work, resolves. That the
contemplated erection, which has long been necessary, will be
more than ever required for the efficient discharge of the
educational obligations of the Connexion.
On the motion of the Rev. W. Williams (a) ; seconded by
Mr, T. P. Bunting :
4. That the thanks of this Meetiug be presented to the Rev.
Dr. Rigg for his valuable services as Principal of the Normal
Institution during the year.
And also,
5. That the thanks of this Meeting be presented to John
Robinson Kay, Esq., and the Rev. John Vine, the Treasurers ;
the Rev. G. W. Olver, B.A., the Secretary; the Rev. John
Clulow, the Visitor of Sunday-schools ; and to the Members of
the Actiug Committee, for their faithful services during the
past year.
IX.— Page 133.
ARMY AND NAVY RETURNS, 1870..
Attendances. Members.
1 London District 950 87
2 London 267 19
3 Bedford, etc 8
4 Kent .... 770 42
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AttendanceB.
5 Norwich 6
7 Portsmouth 847
8 Channel Islands 66
9 Devonport 345
11 Exeter 10
12 Bristol 18
13 Bath 47
14 Swansea 27
17 Birmingham 33
19 Liverpool 138
20 Manchester 47
23 Leeds 28
24 Sheffield 45
27 Hull 30
28 York 13
29 Whitby 40
30 Newcastle-upon-l^ne 21
31 Carlisle 5
32 IsleofMan 5
33 Edinburgh 87
Malta 255
Members.
1
48
12
38
5
8
3
4
1
3
16
4,108
297
IN IRELAND.
Attendances. Members.
Dublin Garrison 270
Curragh€amp 310 35
Drogheda and Dundalk 4
Longford 35 3
Trim 4
Dalkey 10
Waterford 25 3
Clonmel 10
Wexford 6
Kilkenny 20 1
Cork and Ballincollig 38
Skibbereen and Bantry 15
Fermoy and Buttevant 50 6
Kinsale 12 1
Tralee 8 1
Limerick 50 5
Roscrea, Parsonstown, and Tem- \ g^
plemore j
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Attendances. Members.
Athlone 50
Galway 6
Oughterard 3
SUgo 8
Castlebar 7
BaUina 3
Dromshambo 12
Westport 6
EnniskUlen 6
Londonderry 4 1
Innishowen- 2
Belfast 12
Donaghadee 6
Dungannon 2 2
Armagh 2 2
Monaghan 2
1,032 62
ATTSNDANOEB OF MILITIAMSN DUBING THE TIHK OF TRAINING.
Attendances. Members.
London 120
Bedford 180 4
Northampton 172
Kent 68 4
Norwich 185
Oxford 27
Portsmouth 180
Devonport 130
Cornwall 613- 6
Monmouth 160
Bath 70
Swansea 108 6
South Wales 110 10
North Wales 128
Birmingham 10
Sheffield •. 158 3
Macclesfield 75
Liverpool 76 6
Halifax 4
Leeds 35 4
Newark 200
Lincoln 100
York 120
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Attendances. Members.
Beverley 130
Alnwick, etc 8
Burnley .* 12
Pontefract 29
Bamard^Castle 60
Richmond, Yorkshire 87
Leamington 70
3,425 43
Note. — ^The Militia in Ireland was not embodied this year.
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SCHEDULES OF ACCOUNTS.
SCHEDULE A.
THE HOME-MISSION AND CONTINGENT FUND, 1870.
ORDINARIES AND EXTRA0RDINARIE8.
L— ORDINARIES.
CIRCUITS.
I. Firti London District,
London, City-Road, &c. .
„ German Miss.
„ WeUh
„ Aldershot .
„ Malta
„ Hoxton, 8bc.. .
„ Islington, &c. .
„ Highbury, &c.
„ Stoke Newing-
ton, &c. . .
„ Hackney, &c.
„ KentishTown,&c
„ Spitalfields, &c.
„ Bethnal- Green
„ St. George's, &c.
Bow, &0.
Canning-Town
Stratford.
Barking, &c. . . .
Hertford, &c. . . .
Cambridge
Chelmsford, &c.
Leigh
Colchester
Manningtree • • .
Ipswich
St.Alban's
Uzbridge
Less by Expenses
Totals
II. SecondLondon District,
London, GtQaeen-St&c,
„ Southwark, &c.
„ South East ....
„ Lambeth, &c. ..
„ Brixton- Hill, &c
Nos.
1292
188
115
122
20
832
1088
806
697
750
385
451
-261
1090
876
217
108
199
165
661
806
101
741
700
702
527
203
13043
1029
1361
24
1203
1124
Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d.
42 0 0
8 10 0
28 0 0
52 8 1
42 10 0
27 10
42 0
0 15
42 5
51 15
82 0 0
41 18 0
12 8 0
10 10 6
7 12 6
88 7 6
10 5 0
8 14 9
8 5 0
5 10 6
4 8 0
14 16
7 0
1 18
16 16
16 7
18 0
8 5
7 4
417 14 5
Congreg.
Collection.
£. s. d,
22 11 8
Meetings
and Subs.
£. s. d.
25 7 8
4 2 0
81 9 6
14 16 9
49 8 10
52 6 6
24 11 2
57 9 7
100 10 4
ZZ 10 0
m 10 0
12 5 0
9 15 7
66 11 9
4 6 6
5 12 0
7 0 0
25 13 2
18 0 0
6 17 0
5 6 6
4 8 0
4 4 7
17 8 0
6 10 0
2 8 6
14 8 2
16 19 4
9 0 0
7 10 1
6 8 6
375 4 2
22 16
26 9
28 4
61 10
11 14 6
29 1 2
18 14 4
28 8 11
5 7 0
2 17 0
5 0 5
8 18 11
20 14 2
17 10 0
3 7 0
9 6 11
2 0 0
11 6 5
11 8 6
500 11 11
35 19 6
464 12 5
25 13 9
79 9 1
2 18 10
101 1 8
Grants.
£. s. d.
32
54
41 10 0
81 0 0
27 0 0
15 0 0
200 10 0
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CIRCUITS.
Richmond
LoDdoD,Hinde-Street,&c.
„ St.John'8-Wood,
&c
„ Bay swat er, &c.
„ Chelsea, &c....
Deptford
Blackheath
Bromley
Woolwich
Hammersmith
Ealing and Acton
Waindsworih
Croydon
Kingston and Cobham . .
Windsor
Hastings
Sevenoaks
Tunbridge- Wells
Lewes and Eastbourne . .
Brighton
Guildford
Alton (Hants)
Eedhill
Less by Expenses • . . ,
ToUls
III. Be4ford and North
ampton District,
Bedford, &c
Leighton-Buzzard • . . .
Luton
Hitchin ,
Dunstable • . .
Aylesbury
St.NeoU ,
Biggleswade ,
St Ives, &c
Northampton '. .
Towcester <
Daventry
Rugby '..
Newport- Pagnelj
Higham- Ferrers
Wellingborough <
Ketterinff ,
Market- Harborough . . . .
Chatteris ,
Oundle
Less by Expenses . . . .
ToUls
IV. Kent Ditlriet.
Canterbury
Yearly
Congreg
^
Meetings
Nos.
Collecdon.
Collection.
and Subs.
GranU.
£. t.
d.
£. i.
d.
£. $. d.
£.
1. d.
440
12 7
11
12 0
I
16 17 8
682
22 0
0
18 6
1
25 12 1
677
28 5
0
28 17
7
7 19 10
718
22 4
0
26 10
7
82 4 6
1162
85 0
0
27 16
9
46 19 9
214
4 15
0
4 0
4
6 2 1
40
0 0
362
26 2
0
27 8
7
68 15 11
280
7 8
6
10 14
2
8 10 2
393
13 6
8
17 2
10
14 8 8
45Z
18 15
0
19 8
6
5 0 0
220
18 15
0
19 12
9
29 9 4
278
12 2
6
21 5
8
81 15 6
466
16 10
0
24 14
0
6 15 7
242
5 6
0
8 11
8
29 6 0
481
10 5
0
14 14
6
17 0 8
562
14 8
0
17 5
3
8 16 2
256
9 7
6
8 8
9
8 16 7
18
0 0
486
14 11
0
14 10
8
8 12 6
223
6 4
0
10 8
8
I 11 0
60
0 0
569
18 5
0
19 17
9
8 18 8
60
0 0
160
4 8
0
5 0
0
7 8 8
40
0 0
190
5 0
0
4 0
0
2 15 8
67
0 0
236
9 0
0
7 7
1
41 2 5
619 1 1
85 5 0
14375
478 0
8
501 7
8
583 16 1
285
0 0
1514
81 6
0
25 11
0
Se 10 2
1029
17 10
0
18 19
2
4 0 0
1880
25 10
0
21 8
8
7 2 11
274
6 0
0
5 9
0
4 7 2
20
0 0
1121
22 0
0
14 19
9
12 18 2
478
6 2
0
7 0
8
2 18 9
40
0 0
456
8 4
0
10 12
6
1 18 0
42
0 0
780
12 0
0
12 10
0
16 8 6
475
7 0
0
5 0
0
2 2 6
88
0 0
784
18 10
0
16 5
0
12 15 3
25
0 0
436
4 0
0
2 11
0
8
0 0
250
8 10
0
4 10
0
2 1 6
26
19 6
243
4 12
0
4 0
5
1 15 6
28
0 0
481
5 7
0
8 5
0
10 0
16
0 0
472
6 14
0
7 0
0
5 10 8
421
7 0
0
5 15
0
2 12 8
19
0 0
240
8 7
0
8 18
6
2 18 6
16
0 0
189
8 7
6
2 5
0
1 16 7
40
0 0
854
6 8
0
8 18
7
12 9 5
245
4 4
0
4 10
6
2 6 6
84
0 0
133 1 4
16 0 11
11522
197 11
6
179 4
4
117 0 5
847
19 6
608
14 0
0
12 8
7
13 4 4
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1870.
CIRCUITS.
FaTersham
Rochester
Gravesend
SheernesB
Margate
Dover
Folkestone
Deal
Rye
Tenterden
Ashford
Staplecross
Ticehnrst
Maidstone
Sittingbourne • • . .
Less by Expense
Totals
V. Norwich and Lynn
DUtriet.
Norwich
Bungay
North- Walsham
Yarmouth
Lowestoft
Yoxford
Diss
Attleborough. •
Bary St. Edmund's . • . .
Holt
Lynn
SwaflThara
Downham
Walsingham
Wisbeaeh
Thetford
Mildenhall
Ely
Less by Expenses. . • .
Totals
VI. Orford District,
Oxford
High-Wycombe
Witnej
Banbury
Kineton
Newbury ....,
Reading
Hungerford
Marlborough
Watlington
Thame
" -^ckley
Yearly
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. 1. d.
£. i.
£. t. d.
£. i. d.
600
13 5 0
11 0
9 1 0
601
16 10 0
13 16
26 0 8
45 0 0
458
14 17 0
12 18
26 11 0
211
5 0 0
4 7
10 0
18 10 0
663
17 5 0
26 13
61 6 3
350
9 17 6
10 1
0
9 5 6
429
11 3 6
12 12
1
13 17 4
240
7 U 6
7 8 10
2 3 1
367
5 16 3
2 4
2
6 0 0
297
5 10 6
4 3
6
1 5 0
18 0 0
259
3 0 0
3 0
0
0 12 0
19 8 4
345
4 12 6
4 11
6
3 6 0
18 0 0
172
4 10 6
3 18
5
0 15 7
31 10 0
435
10 2 0
8 18
9
5 0 4
391
7 5 0
8 5
6
6 19 4
186 7 5
13 12 6
6426
150 9 3
146 2
3
172 14 11
150 8 4
397
10 8 6
11 10
0
3 12 10
36 0 0
307
6 0 0
5 12
0
6 14 9
16 0 0
371
3 15 0
5 1
6
3 0 1
25 0 0
394
11 5 6
9 15
5
12 0 3
22 0 0
395
9 2 0
7 5
0
9 17 0
238
8 2 5
2 13
10
1 7 0
28 0 0
505
7 2 6
6 14
0
10 11 11
44 0 0
414
6 15 0
4 0
0
2 0 0
20 0 0
239
5 15 0
4 9
5
7 1 8
48 0 0
98
1 16 10
1 2
6
2 1 9
60 0 0
668
14 0 0
10 0
0
7 0 6
263
2 10 0
1 15
0
1 18 0
50 0 0
393
4 8 7
3 2
0
2 9 4
10 0 0
342
2 5 0
3 0
0
1 10 0
25 0 0
235
4 14 0
4 15
4
12 7
48 0 0
487
7 12 0
7 6
0
9 6 8
38 0 0
327
4 7 8
4 4
10
1 10 6
32 0 0
465
8 0 0
8 6
9
1 0 0
48 0 0
84 4 10
16 14 1
6538
113 0 0
100 13
7
67 10 9
550 0 0
477
10 0 0
8 13
9
4 7 0
18 0 0
520
6 17 3
6 10
0
12 1 0
33 0 0
539
11 12 0
15 15
4
22 11 8
715
15 11 0
20 10
6
39 19 4
273
5 10 0
4 12
9
2 0 6
10 0 0
540
14 1 3
17 1
4
41 12 10
276
5 13 0
8 0
0
16 12 0
39 0 0
394
5 15 0
7 14
9
4 2 6
378
5 0 0
4 5
0
2 4 0
42 10 0
213
2 10 0
2 16
9
1 13 0
20 0 0
209
2 10 0
2 0
0
0 10 0
32 0 0
327
2 12 0
2 1
0
8 0 0
28 10 0
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221
• CIRCUITS.
BuckiDgham ,
Chipping- Norton ..
Stow-on-the-Wold
Swindon b .• .,
Wantage
Abingdon ,
Leu by Expenses. • . .
ToUls
VII. Portsmouth District,
Portsmouth
Gosport
Fareham
Salisbury
Poole
Wimborne
Christcharch
Newport, Isle of Wight. .
Ryde
Southampton
Winchester
Andover
Chichester
Additional Subscriptions
Less by Expenses....
Totals
VIII. Channel Islands
District,
Guernsey, English . . . .
„ French
Aldemey, English . . . ,
„ French
Jersey, English
„ French
Less by Expenses and
Exchange
Totals
IX. Devonport Mistrial.
Deronport
Plymouth
Launceston
North-HiU
Holsworthy
Kilkhampton
Liskeard
Callington
Tavistock
Camelford «. . .
Kingsbridge
Yearly
Congreg
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. s. d.
£. *.
d.
£. s, d.
£. «. d.
194
2 16 6
2 18
0
1 1 0
27 0 0
264
8 0 0
8 5
0
15 6
23 0 0
70
1 5 0
1 16
6
0 7 6
45 0 0
683
10 5 0
14 19
7
10 9 5
28 0 0
200
4 12 6
6 7
0
18 0
62 0 0
120
2 12 6
2 18
1
8 0 0
28 0 0
168 5 8
13 18 11
6392
112 8 0
181 5
4
154 11 4
436 0 0
963
24 0 0
21 5
9
25 5 10
148
8 12 6
4 19
1
8 16 0
112
8 15 0
2 4
8
1 19 0
40 0 0
744
11 0 0
9 10
0
4 2 0
30 0 0
815
18 10 0
9 16
8
7 1 10
25 0 0
378
5 12 6
4 15
0
1 16 4
9 0 0
158
3 10 6
8 1
0
1 0 8
66 0 0
449
10 10 0
11 0
0
18 11 1
52 0 0
556
12 10 0
18 10
0
28 6 4
20 0 0
564
14 10 0
18 4
0
8 16 8
224
4 6 0
8 5
0
8 16 0
59 0 0
296
4 10 6
8 8
0
1 8 0
50 0 0
170
5 5 0
7 18
2
6 1 0
85 0 0
0 10 0
»
107 0 4
12 4 9
5562
117 2 0
107 17
4
94 15 7
386 0 0
543
18 0 0
16 18
6
84 16 8
994
15 2 0
12 15
8
19 15 2
49
1 14 0
1 2
0
42 10 0
58
I 11 0
0 12
0
33 10 0
596
18 0 2
14 1
10
28 9 7
1839
28 15 0
81 4 10
94 10 11
177 11 11
11 10 0
4079
73 2 2
76 14
10
166 1 11
76 0 0
1055
20 0 0
17 18
5
17 0 6
1508
Z% 10 0
37 5
0
54 6 8
478
18 11 0
8 9
10
10 6 6
630
7 10 0
4 8
0
4 12 2
457
7 10 0
8 6
2
1 11 8
25 0 0
362
5 0 0
3 19
11
2 0 0
22 0 0
1010
16 0 0
12 0
0
8 13 0
500
7 4 4
6 3
9
7 6 0
838
10 5 0
6 5
0
2 12 9
304
5 10 0
5 0
0
3 17 1
42 0 0
246
3 16 6
4 2
6
3 5 0
58 0 0
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1870.
CIRCUITS.
Brixham, &c. .
AshbartoD . . •
Less by Expenses . • ,
Totals
X. Cornwall Dittriet,
Redruth
Camborne
Falmouth
Truro
Gwennap
Su Agnes
St. Austell
St Mawea
Bodmin «
St Columb
Penzance
St Just
St Ives
Scilly Islands
Helston
Hajle
Maraxion
Less by Expenses. .
Totals
XI. Exeter District.
Exeter
Tiverton ,
Taunton, &c ,
Bridgewater
South- Petherton ....
Budleigh-Salterton .
Axmlnster
Bridport
Barnstaple
Ilfracombe
South- Molton ,
Bideford
Dunster
Williton
Okehampton
Torquay
Teignmouth
Less by Expenses.
Totals
XII. Britlol District.
Bristol, King- Street, &c.
„ Langt on- Street, &c.
„ Clifton, &c
Yearly
1
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection. |
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. s.
d.
£. s. d.
£. s. d.
£.
t. d.
325
8 10
0
4 10 0
8 0 0
54
0 0
864
8 6
0
5 10 11
5 14 1
56
0 0
124 5 0
12 19 1
8077
144 11 10
118 19 6
111 5 11
257
0
1720
19 18
0
15 6 6
18 4 7
2SS7
18 0
0
15 6 10
18 0 0
1080
16 10
0
9 11 1
6 11 0
ISll
20 0
0
13 15 0
2 0 0
1756
8 10
0
5 12 11
6 0 11
1457
9 0
0
3 6 4
6 4 8
1105
16 10
0
12 10 0
6 0 7
84
0 0
255
4 10
0
4 1 6
0 18 6
22
0 0
678
18 10
0
7 18 8
4 0 0
30
0 0
401
6 6
0
5 8 0
2 10 9
34
0 0
1139
27 0
10
16 13 6
5 18 6
1366
16 0
0
10 10 0
4 5 2
924
8 0
0
6 0 0
6 17 0
)28
2 17
6
2 12 0
2050
22 10
0
12 19 1
3 12 7
30
0 0
1391
12 0
0
6 10 0
2 10 0
824
6 2
0
5 5 0
2 8 0
90 11 10
28 5 1
19922
226 18
4
153 1 0
67 6 9
150
0 0
735
19 5
6
20 13 2
66 11 7
192
4 1
9
8 5 11
0 14 9
40
0 0
488
14 6
0
15 5 0
23 0 4
310
7 7
0
5 0 0
0 10 0
453
6 6
0
5 0 0
2 0 0
120
1 15
0
2 0 0
1 14 6
66
0 0
44
1 5
6
0 11 0
0 9 6
65
0 0
257
6 17
3
6 13 8
5 1 0
425
5 18
6
4 16 7
2 1 0
15
0 0
102
2 10
0
5 0 0
10 0
15
0 0
264
4 9
4
5 5 0
33
0 0
795
9 10
0
7 10 0
17 7 0
165
2 14
0
2 0 2
0 14 7
207
4 6
6
2 10
3 9 7
322
5 14
0
4 15 0
2 0 0
87
0 0
454
10 0
0
8 4 6
7 6 9
130
5 5
0
5 15 3
3 2 0
80
0 0
137 12 7
9 10 6
5458
111 11
4
103 16 3
128 2 1
331
0 0
1054
45 1
3
82 7 2
48 0 3
632
16 13
0
14 4 8
3 17 8
35
10 0
501
27 8
0
22 19 10
53 15 2
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223
CIRCUITS.
Kingswood
Banwell
Weston -super- Mare •
Stroud
Dursley
Stonehoose
Thombury
GloQcester
Tewkesbary
Malvera
Cheltenham
Newport
Risca
Cardiff, Wesley, &c. .
„ Loadoan-Sqnare,
&c. ,
Pontypridd
Bridgend ••«
Monmouth
Ross
Chepstow
AbergaTenny • • • • .
Pontypool <
' Ledbury
Hereford • •
Less by Expenses. . • ,
Totals
XIII. Bath DittrieU
Bath
Bradford-on- ATon
Midsomer- Norton
Frome •
Warminster
Melksham
Derixes
Shepton- Mallet
Castle-Carey
Sherborne
YeoTil
Weymouth
Portland
Dorchester • .
Shaftesbury
Blandford
Glastonbury
Additional Subscriptions
Less by Expenses..,
Totals
XIY. Swamea District,
Swansea ,
Gower
Neath ,
Yearly
1
Congreg
Meetings
Nos.
Collection. 1
Collection.
and Subs.
GranU.
•£. i.
d.
£. i.
d.
£. f. d.
£. s. d.
648
10 10
0
6 17
6
1 3 6
428
7 7
0
5 6
0
1 5 0
26 10 4
265
7 15
0
7 14
10
5 19 4
81 0 0
462
11 16
11
11 10
3
15 2 11
58 6 8
194
4 10
0
6 0
0
8 0 0
81 3 0
229
4 10
0
8 15
0
2 1 6
260
5 5
6
8 10
0
0 18 0
31 3 0
450
12 5
0
15 0
0
8 17 6
190
5 2
6
5 2
6
4 8 6
70
4 2
6
4 0
0
12 0 0
608
19 8
8
15 8
11
22 17 1
508
12 10
0
8 18
6
11 18 5
880
8 15
0
8 0
2
6 14 0
687
14 16
8
20 7
9
8 9 0
879
8 10
0
7 15
5
2 11 10
232
4 0
0
2 3
0
8 17 0
40 0 0
805
5 11
6
6 5
6
19 14 0
17 12 0
152
2 6
6
2 4
6
1 0 0
40 0 0
284
8 15
0
4 0
0
1 2 0
53 0 0
185
4 2
0
2 15
0
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35 7 0
192
2 14
6
2 16
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0 18 9
75 8 0
832
10 11
0
7 10
0
12 0
262
8 12
7
8 15
0
0 12 9
53 6 8
210
4 7
9
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0
0 15 5
26 13 4
245 5 1
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82 17 4
10844
262 2
5
229 15
7
212 7 9
550 0 0
601
20 12
0
10 1
0
29 8 0
464
10 10
0
10 0
0
5 19 7
1026
14 10
0
14 15
0
47 19 2
457
8 0
0
9 0
0
4 6 7
114
2 10
0
2 4
0
0 12 0
607
12 0
0
8 6
0
5 18 6
27 10 0
191
2 18
6
2 10
0
2 5 6
42 0 0
684
9 5
0
9 12
6
2 13 6
36 0 0
139
8 2
6
2 10
0
0 18 0
81 10 0
653
14 14
0
6 15
0
4 4 4
275
5 6
6
6 0 10
3 6 10
81 10 0
898
10 0
0
8 6
0
2 4 6
447
9 9
6
8 1
1
1 6 3
18 0 0
444
7 0
0
5 6
6
4 11 6
25 0 0
644
9 11
0
5 5
6
6 18 5
822
4 10
0
4 0
0
8 0 0
23 0 0
267
4 14
0 6
7
8
4 0
0
0 8 7
11 10 0
1^5 16 3
11 4 10
7683
149 0
8
116 18
5
114 11 5
246 0 0
877
11 1
0
14 12
8
5 0 10
185
8 7
6
2 0
8
2 5 0
22 10 0
283
7 1
0
6 8
6
2 12 10
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1870.
CIRCUITS.
Merthyr-TydTil....
Tredegar
Brynmawr
Brecon
Bailth
Carmarthen
Llanelly
Haverfordwest ••••
Pembroke
Goginan, &c
Aberystwyth ....
Less by Expenses. . . •
Totals
XV. South WakiDiMtricU
(Welsh Preaching,)
Mertbyr-Tydvil
Tredegar
Aberdare
Treherbert, &c
Ebbw-Vale, &c
Cardiff
Cowbridge • • • • •
Brecon •
Llandilo • •
Carmarthen
Swansea
Lampeter
Aberayron
St David's
Aberystwyth
Tstumtuen
Machynlleth
Llanidloes
Additional Subscriptions
Less by Expenses. • • .
ToUls
XYhN^rth WalesD'uirict.
{Welsh Preaching.)
Denbigh
Rhyl
Ruthin
Corwen
Llangollen
Coedpoeth
Llanrwst
Blaenau- Ffestiniog • • . .
Abergele
Conway
Liverpool
Holywell
Bagillt
Mold
Yearly
Congreg.
Meetings
tfos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. *.
d.
£. s, d.
£. *.
d.
£. s, d.
322
7 16
0
5 18 4
16 0 11
286
5 8
0
2 8 0
29 14 0
403
5 5
0
4 1 3
J 7
6
32 8 0
146
80
6 0
2 18
0
6 6 0
2 3
0
30 12 0
104
6
2 10 6
2 16
6
20 8 0
168
4 15
6
4 0 0
11 1
8
80 0 0
610
14 9
0
8 8 5
9 11
4
619
11 11
0
7 3 6
5 16
7
30 0 0
68
0 18
0
0 7 0
9 8 0
71
1 15
6
1 8 6
1 10
0
60 5
9
10 13
4
3622
82 1
0
65 12 11
49 12
5
205 0 0
203
8 10
0
0 15 6
9 6
6
25 6 0
188
8 2
0
0 18 0
5 1
0
18 0 0
195
3 2
6
0 15 0
5 0
0
6 0 0
49
0 15
0
0 10 6
1 0
0
56 4 0
239
6 4
0
0 19 0
5 12
0
30 0 0
160
5 0
0
0 18 6
13 2
6
32 10 0
100
2 12
0
0 11 6
3 10
0
21 0 0
80
2 8
0
0 15 6
4 0
0
39 10 0
205
5 0
0
0 19 0
6 15
6
25 15 0
244
5 6
0
16 0
1 5
0
30 0 0
254
8 12
6
0 17 6
4 4
4
8 0 0
166
8 1
6
0 11 6
5 12
6
29 10 0
146
3 0
6
0 12 6
8 13
6
34 10 0
67
2 1
0
0 10 6
1 5
0
36 15 0
482
8 4
6
I 9 6
8 5
3
18 0 0
853
4 6
6
0 10 1
4 0
0
4 15 0
545
6 10
6
1 14 0
9 0
0
15 10 0
440
6 2
1 9
0
0
1 2 0
7 17
6
44 15 0
98 10
7
0 15
0
4116
75 6
6
15 16 1
97 15
7
470 0 0
247
5 6
0
19 0
12 0 0
321
6 10
0
1 10 6
266
4 16
0
1 2 6
20 0 0
228
4 5
0
0 18 6
20 0 0
337
5 10
0
1 5 0
10 0 0
428
5 15
6
1 10 6
319
4 10
0
1 5 0
194
1 10
0
0 15 6
374
5 0
0
1 6 0
296
4 S
0
1 4 0
10 0 0
870
18 4
0
5 12 0
647
8 2
0
2 5 0
500
6 16
0
1 15 0
20 0 0
437
9 10 0
2 6 0
12 0 0
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225
CIRCUITS.
Beaumaris
Amlwch
Holyhead
Carnaryon
Bangor , .
Tregarth
Pwllheli
Barmouth
Dolgelly
Llanfyllin
Llanrhaiadr
Llanfair
Hanley
Loudon, Welsh • • . •
In the District ....
ToUls
XVII. Birmingham and
Shrewtbury Distriot.
Birmingham (Cherry-
Street,&c.)
„ (Belmont-
Row, &c.)
„ (Newtown-
Row, &c.)
(We8ley,&c)
West- Brora wich
Wednesbury (Spring-
head,&c.)
„ (Wesley,
&c.) . .
Walsall (Wesley, &c.) ..
„ (Centenary, &c.)
Wolverhampton
Bilston
Dudley
Tipton
Oldbury
Stourbridge
Stourport
Worcester
Bromsgrove
Evesham ». . .
Redditch
Coventry
Leamington
Stratford-upon-Avon . .
Hinckley
Shrewsbury
Madeley • .
Wellington
Ketley-Bank
Ludlow •
Kington •
Knighton^
Less by Expenses .
ToUls..
Yeariy
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. <.
d.
£. s.
d.
£. i.
d.
£.
ff. d.
230
4 10
0
1 0
0
25
0 0
164
8 7
0
0 19
0
25
0 0
380
8 2
0
1 10
0
BQl
7 9
0
1 17
0
88
0 0
469
7 8
0
1 10
0
466
6 17
0
1 6
6
390
4 12
6
1 8
0
15
0 0
444
6 5
0
1 6
0
32
0 0
673
8 8
0
1 9
6
28
0 0
407
7 8
0
1 13
0
423
7 10
0
1 14
0
20
0 0
S06
6 4
0
1 17
0
10
0 0
116
2 0
1 6
0
0
1 0
0
109 9
6
25
0 0
10373
170 1
0
42 9
6
109 9
6
822
0 0
1087
32 9
0
29 14
2
21 17
8
608
14 12
4
10 15
0
9 16 11
590
11 8
0
11 5
0
18 0
0
1130
33 5
6
22 0
1
19 7
6
924
22 \5
0
24 15
6
82 7
9
992
21 0
0
20 1
4
8 17
8
1263
30 0
1
80 3
8
4 14
9
634
16 10
6
33 4
9
13 8
1
678
14 16
10
21 8
8
25 14
1
1146
82 10
0
27 19
2
12 18
6
673
12 2
0
12 3
0
1 15
0
755
12 2
0
15 11
2
3 5
2
572
12 10
0
14 11
10
4 12
6
273
6 14
0
7 11
0
2 2
6
25
0 0
630
12 17
6
17 0
0
2 8
0
317
8 0
0
12 18
11
14 14
9
360
7 17
6
7 7
6
8 9
8
20
0 0
194
2 12
6
3 1
6
5 5
1
85
0 0
294
4 0
0
8 10
0
0 10
0
80
0 0
429
8 14
0
12 9
0
3 14
0
442
5 15
0
6 10
0
1 0
0
22
0 0
412
13 10
0
14 7
4
16 17
1
167
2 6
0
1 10
0
35
0 0
670
8 2
0
6 0
0
27
0 0
245
5 10
0
7 9
4
0 17
5
27
0 0
761
15 10
0
15 5
0
7 6
0
881
8 15
0
10 5
0
6 17
3
385
4 10
0
5 0
0
1 0
0
375
4 2
0
8 14
0
0 12
0
31
0 0
222
4 2
0
4 12
0
1 8
0
40
0 0
200
5 7
0
4 17
1
1 8
0
SO
0 0
235 10
4
24 19
2
17669
394 5
9
417 9
2
210 11
2
322
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1870.
CIRCUITS.
XVIII. MaeeU^ld Dit-
trici.
Macclesfield
Aldrrley-Edge, &c
Buxton
Whaley-Bridge
Congleton
Sandbach
Nantwich, &c. . •
Crewe
Northwich
Barslem
TunsUll
N ewcasUe-under- Lyme
Longton
Stafford
Leek
Uttozeter
Cbeadlc
Market-Drayton
Less by Expenses. . . .
Totals
XIX. Liverpool District,
LiTerpool (Brunswick,
&c.) ....
•, (Cranmer, &c.) ,
„ (Pitt-Street, &c.)
., (Wesley, &c.)
Waterloo ...........
Birkenhead •.••••.,.
Seacombe
Chester
Tarporley
Mold
Carnarvon, &c
Llandudno
Rhyl
Holyhead ,
Wrexham
Oswestry
Whitchurch
Warrington
Runcorn
Widnes
Si. Helen's
Southport
Ormskirk
Wigan ,
Preston (Lune-Street,&c)
Preston (Wesley, &c) .
Chorley
Blackpool
Garstang
Lancaster
Newtown
Yearly
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. M.
d.
£. s.
d.
£. s.
d.
£.
«. d.
1243
34 JO
0
22 18
0
43 17
2
1»9
5 15
0
6 5
6
2 10
0
55
0 0
145
5 11
3
11 12
0
3 9
9
30
10 0
302
6 10
3
4 6
8
2 13
0
590
18 1
0
U 12
0
1 13
6
220
4 17
4
4 9
1
1 10
0
533
13 12
0
14 6
0
7 14
0
477
9 6
0
8 10
1
4 2
6
772
17 0
0
16 4
7
3 19
2
1042
28 17
6
19 3
0
4 4
0
953
17 15
0
15 9
9
2 10
0
1007
18 0
0
12 10
4
3 18
2
452
10 0
0
9 10
0
2 2
6
44
0 0
516
9 0
0
11 9
4
4 3
1
60
0 0
1123
26 10
0
17 0
0
6 16
4
355
5 18
0
8 0
0
4 6
8
9
0 0
202
4 8
6
2 8
8
3 12
7
30
10 0
166
8 9
0
3 8
9
36
0 0
103 2
6
10 7
6
10297
233 0 10
199 3
9
92 14
11
265
0 0
1348
60 0
0
42 16
4
67 14 11
501
17 10
0
14 2
0
5 10
9
905
47 1
6
44 7
2
55 10
3
911
34 0
0
22 0
6
16 10
6
136
14 12
0
20 15
2
36 2
4
828
29 7
7
34 12
11
85 11
7
169
5 16
0
9 11
6
3 18
0
58
0 0
515
19 5
10
18 18
2
5 19
4
313
7 8
2
6 18
2
1 14
3
10
0 0
164
4 2
0
3 6
8
2 1
6
38
0 0
44
1 6
6
1 12
3
22
0 0
47
1 10
0
2 12
e
1 19
6
41
1 1
0
1 5
0
4 0
0
90
2 1
0
1 10
6
1')
0 0
295
7 7
0
7 18
6
2 16
7
155
1 10
0
2 5
0
2 5
0
45
0 0
453
9 7
0
8 19
3
2 9
10
55t
16 0
0
14 0
0
5 1
3
829
20 0
0
13 0
0
11 0
()
2o7
7 7
0
8 1
5
2 5
9
8h4
19 14
0
28 14
5
38 0
9
518
30 0
0
41 11
7
198 15
2
43ri
10 17
0
8 6
2
2 17
0
35
0 0
547
10 10
0
12 13
0
2 19
0
32
0 0
927
20 0
0
26 1
6
11 15
6
842
15 0
0
16 19
10
28 9
0
445
11 0
0
8 2
9
12 11
0
336
14 1
0
13 10
6
11 7
1
190
4 2
0
6 4
0
1 19
0
73
0 0
635
10 0
0
12 16
7
2 11
9
320
4 0
0
5 8
7l
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227
CIRCUITS.
Welshpool
Less by Expenses.
Totals
XX. Manchester District,
Manchester (Oldham-
Street^c.)
„ (Irwell-Su,
&<♦.) ..
,, (Grosvenor
Streei,&c.)
,, (Great
Bridgewater-
Street,&c.)
. „ (Oxford-
Road, &c.)
„ (Radnor-
Street, &c.)
„ (Gravel-
Lane, &c)
„ (Cheetham-
HiU, &c.)
. „ , (Welsh, &c.)
Altrincham . . •.
Stockport (Tiviot-Dale,
&c.)
„ (Hill-Gate,&c.)
New-MUls
Glossop
Ashton-under-Lyne ....
Hyde
Oldham (Manchester-
Street, &c.)
(Wesley, &c.)
Saddleworth
Less by Expenses.
ToUls
XXI. Bolton District,
Bolton, (BridKe-St., &c.)
„ (Wesley, &c.) ..
„ (Fam worth, &c.).
„ (Park-Street, &c.)
Rochdale (Union- Street,
&c.) ......
„ (Wesley, &c.).
Hey wood
Burnley
Padiham
Bury
Blackburn
Haslingden
Accrington
Bacup
Nos.
291
14926
1078
\559
U89
983
6H
14442
1343
1050
633
517
919
728
210
1204
637
963
1118
772
870
1026
Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d.
4 12 0
460 7 7
36 10 0
36 11 6
44 9 9
38 0 0
34 11 0
962
33
4
0
927
32
9
6
561
35
0
0
242
3
8
0
630
38
17
3
919
29
5
0
819
16
10
0
«33
9
14
0
530
6
6
0
760
12
17
0
846
6
1
7
799
23
0
0
461
10
10
0
240
6
0
0
451 4 6
87 12 0
^5 0 0
15 12 0
18 1 '0
20 0 0
17 13 10
8 5 6
31 6 6
10 0 0
23 0 0
20 10 6
18 12 10
18 6 5
24 0 0
p2
Congreg.
Collection.
£. #. d.
7 5 0
466 6 5
33 15 6
17 19 5
82 15 7
49 5 5
30 19 7
36 4 10
82 6 4
38 6 7
0 17
35 0
25 4 10
15 10 1
7 10 0
5 6
11 12
7 12
20 0 0
14 8 6
4 14 2
419 8 8
28 3 6
22 10 6
11 8 4
17 19 0
12 11
13 9
3 5
24 11
9 5
21 15
21 12
22 15
22 13
54 13 10
Meetings
and Subs.
£. s. d.
6 7 0
629 4 1
43 16 0
585 8 1
21 1 11
17 5 0
28 17 10
57 9 2
19 14 1
13 7 4
19 4 2
73 19 0
0 17 0
42 6 8
35 6 5
3 0 3
10 0
1 16
3 10 6
8 2 3
3 6 6
2 0 0
351 9 7
27 11 2
323 18 5
44 12 11
21 4 2
6 18 0
19 10 2
8 14 0
0 15
43 2
2 5
42 6
5 19
16 12 6
25 7 3
46 18 4
Grants.
£. s. d.
82 0 0
360 0 0
26 10 0
40 0 0
30 0 0
34 10 0
131 0 0
30 0 0
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1870.
CIRCUITS.
Rawtenstall
Coloe
Barrowford, &c
Clitheroe ••
Leigh
Less by Expenses ....
Totals
Nos.
774
623
395
467
484
XXIL Halifax 1^ Brad-
ford Dittrict.
Halifax (South-parade,
&c.)....
„ (Wesley, &c.)
Huddersfield (Queen-
Street, kc)
„ (Buxton-
Road, &c.)
Holmfirth
Sowerby- Bridge • • . •
Stainland • . •
Todmorden
Hebden- Bridge
Denby-Dale
Bradford (Kirkgate, &c.)
„ (Manningham,
&c.)
,, (Eastbrook,
&c.)
„ (Great Horton,
&c.)
Keighley
Bingley ....
Shipley ....
Charlestown .
Skipton ....
Addingham, ,
Cross Hills..
Grassington
Settle
Less by Expenses.
Totals
XXIII. Leeds Dittrict,
Leeds (Brunswick, &c.).
Headingley Theological
Institution
Leeds (Oxford-pl., &c.)
ff (Headingley, &c.)
„ (St. Peter's, &c.).
„ (Wesley, &c.) ..
Bramley
Wakefield
BirsUl
Morley
14783
615
973
843
1129
750
833
874
604
1108
261
1179
769
1668
1041
2344
1034
882
66
454
202
401
233
450
18218
1793
1370
359
1166
1247
1150
1227
1350
512
Yearly I Congreg.
Collection. | Collection
£. #. d.
10 14 7
9 14 8
7 5 0
6 18 0
9 5 0
336 17 10
15 0 0
21 2 6
16 16 0
22 0
11 0
12 0
5 15 9
7 10 0
16 3 0
3 16 6
31 0 0
21 4 6
34 10 0
15 18 9
38 4 0
10 15 2
11 15 6
19 9
9 0 0
2 5 0
6 18 2
3 0 0
7 8 7
324 13 2
67 0 0
1 0 0
42 0 8
15 10 0
82 3 8
24 16 0
28 18 6
25 9 0
30 2 0
11 5 0
£. *. d.
14 4 3
12 0 10
7 7 6
6 8 0
11 10 0
338 0 7
18 2 5
23 8 10
15 2 6
19 7
9 12
18 0
4 10 6
7 0 0
13 5
8 10
22 4
23 16 9
26 13 10
16 15
41 12
9 7
15 1
4 4
8 18 9
4 0 0
4 17 0
2 5 0
8 11 5
315 7 10
42 3 10
28 2 3
8 13 6
26 7 6
10 16 0
28 2 10
27 0 0
24 10 0
8 2 0
Meetings
and Subs.
£^ s, d,
6 0 3
1 18 0
2 II 5
1 10 0
8 6 0
298 11
29 18
268 12 10
28 9
24 10
11 19 7
15 11
2 10
15 1
6 0
2 10
8 14 0
1 12 6
50 19 10
10 6 8
7 5 4
24 12 0
80 17 7
11 14 6
14 8 8
7 7
1 4
1 0
2 15
52 4 2
14 12 10
8 16 8
17 2 6
34 8 2
64 2 8
21 3 6
20 13 6
15 19 6
GranU.
27 7 4
57 7 4
25 0 0
45 10
45 10
2 5 0
11 17 11
43 0 0
13 18 11
348 13 4
33 17 6
309 15 10
172 18 11
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229
CIRCUITS.
Dewsbury
Ossett, &c
Knaresborough . . . .
Harrogate
Otley
Pateley- Bridge ....
Pontefract
Caatleford
Cleckheaton
YeadoD
Woodhouse QroTe. .
Less by Expenses. . • .
Totals
XXIV. Sheffield District,
Sheffield (Carver-Street,
&c.)
„ (Norfolk-Street,
&c.)
„ (Ebenezer, &c.)
„ (Tborncliffe,&c.)
Chesterfield
Bakewell
Bradwell
Rotherham
Wath-upoD-Deame ....
Doncaster •••..
Barnsley
Retford
Worksop
Less by Expenses ....
ToUls
XXV. Nottingham and
Derby District, .
Nottingham (Halifax-
place, itc.)
„ (Wesley.&c.)
Ilkestone
Mansfield
Newark
Bingham
Leicester •
Melton- Mow bray
Oakham
Stamford
Grantham • •
Peterborough
Loughborough
Castle-Donington
Derby
Ashbourne
Belper •••.....*• «..
Ripley
Yearly
Coogreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. M. d.
£. s.
d.
£. s, d.
£. s. d.
996
21 11 3
22 8
7
27 2 7
486
6 9 3
8 8
10
4 16 0
607
12 0 0
9 15
0
14 1 0
287
11 10 0
13 6
8
13 10 0
880
18 10 0
15 0
0
14 11 6
822
8 13 0
8 14
5
4 0 0
30 0 0
S6f}
25 17 0
26 6
9
24 18 5
449
7 16 0
6 17
0
6 9 0
416
8 7 0
7 5
0
17 12 5
40 0 C
385
7 6 9
5 17
0
9 5 9
652
10 1 2
11 10
3
11 15 4
397 5 6
42 15 2
16970
416 6 8
339 2
5
354 10 4
70 0 0
992
47 1 1
86 1
2
123 15 8
1777
60 10 0
52 17
3
111 7 10
975
24 15 8
25 0
3
74 10 8
347
10 12 0
6 1
6
17 18 9
657
10 15 0
11 5
4
3 14 1
45 0 0
96
2 10 0
3 0
3
2 9 0
58 11 8
423
4 0 0
3 10
0
0 12 6
753
22 10 0
21 0
0
40 18 0
740
13 14 9
12 3
6
2 6 7
1503
26 0 0
30 2
6
8 14 8
764
17 15 0
18 3
0
20 5 2
1125
22 5 0
17 16
0
15 3 9
505
9 10 0
9 0
0
3 5 7
58 10 0
425 1 10
26 6 10
10657
271 18 6
246 0
9
898 15 0
162 1 8
1237
24 10 0
25 8
0
2 14 0
1243
24 17 U
26 11
9
2 8 11
893
5 10 0
6 5
10
925
15 12 6
12 16
9
3 17 8
1065
28 0 0
17 a
0
20 15 9
400
6 0 0
5 0
0
1 0 0
37 0 0
965
22 5 0
23 16
6
7 8 6
722
9 10 0
8 10
6
1 2 6
197
4 0 0
2 12
0
0 12 6
85 0 0
806
5 0 0
4 15
0
9 7 10
25 0 0
716
12 14 0
12 8
10
2 19
583
10 10 0
8 10
0
18 16 0
80 0 0
592
8 10 0
8 1
6
1 2 0
18 0 0
444
7 7 0
6 15
9
1 18 11
12 12 0
1284
26 10 0
26 0
0
2 0 0
176
4 4 0
4 7 11
0 18 3
45 0 0
408
9 0 0
4 10
0
0 14 4
28 0 0
315
7 10 0
6 5
9
27 0 0
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1870.
CIRCUITS.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
BartoQ-on-Trent ..
Mfttlock-Bath ....
Less by Expenses. . . .
Totals
XXVI. Lincoln District.
Lincoln
Sleaford
Market-Rasen
Loutli
Horncastle.
Bardoey
Alford
Coningsby
Spilsby
BoHton
Wainflect
Spalding
Bourne
Additional Subscriptions.
Less by Expenses ....
Totals
XXVII. Hull District.
Hull(Waltham.St., &c.)
„ ( George- Yard, &c.)
Beverley
Driffield
Howden
Patrington
Hornsea
Orimsby (George- Street,
&c.)
„ (Caistor, &c.)..
Gainsborough
Epworth
Snaith
Goole ■. . .
Brigg
Barton-on-Humber ....
Bridlington
Less by Expenses.
Yearly Congreg.
Nos. I Collection.. Collection.
£. s. «f.i £. M. d.
973 I 15 0 0
407 7 17 6
391 4 0 0
^1
13742 I 258 7 0
J891
1100
912
1579
1051
6H
1401
539
812
1290
700
621
317
12857
2508
1666
738
901
907
450
363
1026
757
903
610
480
350
777
1524
937
Totals 14896
L
XXVIIL York Districts
York (New.Street, &o.). I 1781
7. &c.).
943
801
904
980
47 0
17 6
19 5
31 0
18 0
9 9
29 0
7
12
27
12
. 8
3
18
258 13 11
77 12 1
47 10 0
16 16 8
18 0 9
20 2 0
9 10 0
7 17 6
22 0
16 16
19 0
12 5
10 10
9 5
13 0
35 5
20 17 9
356 9 2
50 10 0
27 10 0
22 2 0
20 0 O
12 15 0
9 0 0
5 5 0
236 11 1
41 15 8
14 6 1
12 16 1
18 0
0
13 1
6
5 18
5
22 2
2
5 5
6
7 18
1
21 8
5
6 0
0
7 10
0
2 14
0
178 15
11
41 5
9
29 5
7
11 5
0
20 0
0
IS 0
6
5 0
5
6 6
lu.
20 2
5'
11 4
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15 0*
0
9 0
0
9 10
0
7 0
3
7 6
2
22 0
0
16 0
0
243 7
0
38 6
1^ io
11
Meetings
and Sub».
GranU
£. s.
d.
£. s.
d.
4 4
9
8 18
10
40 8
0
♦
18 0
0
89 12
6
8 16
9
80 15
9
316 0
0
43 14
1
2 9
6
27 0
0
13 4
7
20 0
0
6 0
1
9 14
2
3 9
7
26 11
0
1 10
0
7 15
6
9 18
8
4 19
0
38 10
0
6 14
5
44 10
0
1 5
0
21 7
3
137 5
6
17 17
9
119 7
9
M51 7
3
172 3
3
52 5
8
26 2
3,
5 17 lO!
10 0
0
12 14
4
5 1
6
2 15
0
8 11
1
15 5
4
4 16
0
24 19
3
6 4
2
82 0 0
0 0
30 0 0
362 1 2
14 17 6
347 3 8
90 0 0
14 12 2
14 10 0
13 12 0
70 11 11
35 15 8i
21 1 4.
7 1 o!
18 11 64 10 7 4 6 1 0
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231
CIRCUITS.
Easingwold
Helmsley
Scarborough
Sherbura
Filey
Pickering •
Kirby-Moorside . .
Think
Northallerton . . . ,
Ripon
Selby
Less by Expenses. . . .
Totals
XXIX. Whitby and
Darlington District*
Whitby
Danby
Stokesley
Ouisborough
Darlington
Stockton
Middlesborough ,
Hartlepool
Barnard-Castle
fiishop-Anckland ......
Middleham
Hawes, &c
Richmond
Recth
Bedale
Less by Expenses.
Totals
XXX. Newcastle District.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
(Brun8wick,&c.)
„ (Blen-
heim-Street,&c.)
Gateshead
North-Shields ....
South-Shields ....
Blyth
Morpeth
Sunderland (Sans- Street,
&c.) ....
„ (Fawcett-
Street, &c)
„ (Whitburn-
Street, &c.)
Houghton-le-Spring.
Durham .... .^.
Wolsingham
Hexham
Yearly
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
OranU.
£. «.
d.
£. e.
d.
£. 1.
d.
£. «.
d.
826
17 8
0
8 7
6
7 7
11
340
6 10
0
2 3
0
1 0
0
15 0
0
1159
SO 0
0
20 17
4
14 3
8
534
11 5
0
5 0
0
4 5
10
374
9 14
5
6 18
9
16 14
9
630
10 13
7
4 19
11
2 9
3
40 0
0
678
11 2
0
4 14
0
1 0
0
616
13 0
0
7 5
0
8 5
0
496
9 0
3
6 10
0
12 16
3
985
16 15
0
IS 7
0
7 7
3
1176
32 8
2
20 9
4
52 15
4
263 16
2
23 13
8
13123
306 9
11
191 15
9
240 2
6
55 0
0
815
19 9
7
12 15
4
19 8
2
382
6 4
1
3 11
1
2 10
0
500
10 10
0
7 6
0
3 0
0
830
11 0
0
10 0
0
3 2
0
1086
28 0
0
22 9
10
27 13
0
765
18 10
0
17 7
0
23 15
10
704
14 14
0
15 2
6
24 14
2
602
13 10
0
11 12
0
4 11
1
944
11 10
0
11 2
2
13 6
3
1703
24 10
0
17 14
0
33 4
4
719
9 11
0
6 10
7
1 18
2
30 0
0
344
3 10
0
2 7
6
1 15
3
19 0
0
298
7 0
0
5 6
5
25 14
10
40 0
0
800
8 18
u
4 4
0
2 6
0
938
9 5
0
6 7
8
8 19
6
190 18
7
17 0
3
11430
196 2
5
153 Iff
1
173 18
4
89 0
0
1001
S6 0
0
24 19
0
93 1
9
795
18 18
0
18 8
7
30 10
6
1525
22 14
3
25 12
1
49 14
8
739
11 15
6
10 16
9
7 3
4
600
14 0
0
18 6
11
11 0
8
425
3 10
0
3 18
9
6 I
0
160
3 0
0
1 17
0
1 11
6
50 0
0
864
24 0
0
16 11
3
20 7
2
637
15 10
0
11 10
6
17 3
6
380
5 0
0
6 10
6
2 2
6
867
11 8
0
11 13
10
16 10
5
/■
1201
13 0
0
13 6
0
35 14
3
1212
13 0
4
10 2
2
11 18
10
829
8 0
0
6 1
2
4 2
0
•2
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1870.
CIRCUITS.
Shotley. Bridge
Alston •■•••• ..••••••
Nos.
1203
721
563
200
35
Yeariy
Collection.
£. #. d.
12 0 0
4 8 6
4 16 6
2 4 0
0 18 0
Congreg.
Collection.
£. s. d,
11 0 0
3 10 0
2 I 0
1 16 8
0 17 9
Meetings
and Subs.
£. #. d.
1 12 0
6 17 7
6 17 8
0 5 0
Ora
£.
25
20
48
nts.
«. d.
0 0
AUendale-Town
Alnwick
0 0
Berwick
4 11
Less hy Expenses. . . .
328 14
SO 15
4
6
Totals
13957
223 18
1
198 19
11
297 18
10
163
4 11
XXXI. Carlule Disirici.
Carlisle
374
295
421
183
372
548
857
301
442
650
32
9 0
3 10
4 15
8 8
7 18
6 7
17 10
5 5
6 5
9 7
1 8
0
0
4
0
4
9
0
6
0
6
0
4 16
2 0
4 0
2 0
5 0
5 10
11 16
2 8
10 0
14 9
0 10
6
6
5
1
0
0
0
6
0
11
0
8 4
1 9
4 10
2 15
7 2
8 1
10 0
1 0
4 2
4 19
4
5
8
0
9
.5
0
0
7
5
27
30
33
28
55
22
20
61
0 0
Brampton ••.••
0 0
Whitehaven • .
Workington • • . . •
0 0
Csckermouth, &c
ADpleby
0 0
Penrith • •
Wigton
0 0
Kendal
0 0
Ulverstone ■••••... ••••
0 0
Dumfries
14 10
Less by Expenses. . • .
47 5
10 17
36 7
7
9
10
ToUls
4475
74 15
5
62 11
11
276
14 10
XXXII. UUofMan
DittricU
Douirlas ..............
879
600
800
561
20 0
5 14
14 11
8 0
0
0
0
0
18 16
4 5
5 10
5 10
6
0
0
9
7 0
1 10
2 0
2 8
3
0
0
6
27
36
18
Castletown '
0 0
Ramsay •• •.
0 0
Peel
0 0
Less by Expenses. . . .
12 18
7 8
9
6
Totals
2840
48 5
0
34 2
3
5 10
3
81
0 0
XXXIII. Edinburgh and
Aberdeen DietricU
Edinburgh *.•.«•««••*■
501
80
36
88
624
257
309
210
9^
118
351
46
161
301
16 10
2 4
0 10
1 10
16 1
6 10
7 5
5 0
1 0
1 10
2 15
1 0
4 2
5 15
0
6
6
0
0!
1
9
Oi
Oi
6
6
0
01
0
10 13
1 1
0 10
1 0
6 7
2 0
4 6
3 4
0 10
0 10
1 1
1 11
0 17
4 12
3
0
0
0
7
0
2
7
0
0
0
6
0
8
IG 16
2 1
0 10
12 17
4 8
22 6
6 0
1 18
0 15
0 14
7 0
1
2
0
3
10
7
3
3
0
9
0
51
19
18
20
18
L^
27
Leiih
6 0
Dunbar ..••
11 6
Oreenock ••••
0 0
Glasgow (John-St., &o.)
„ (St. Thomas'B,
&c.)
„ (Cathcart-Road,
&c.) ......
„ (Claremont-
Street, &c.)
Dumbarton
Airdrie
0 0
Wallacestone
8 0
Stirling
10 0
A«r-
0 0
n
0 0
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233
CIRCUITS.
Dundee (Ward-Road,
&c.) ....
„ (Wellington-
Street, &c.)
Penh
Arbroath, &c..
Banff
Invemeas
Less by Expenses. . . .
Totals
XXKIY,— Zetland-Islet
District,
Lerwick
Dunrossness
Walls
North-MaTin, &o
Northlsles
Totals
Yearly
Congreg
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. *. rf.
£. s.
d.
£. s, d.
£. M, d.
252
5 11 6
2 2
6
3 0 9
84
1 16 6
0 10
6
20 0 0
64
1 15 0
0 12
8
0 19 4
40 0 0
74
1 19 0
0 13
0
36 0 0
188
2 11 4
2 12
2
2 4 3
39 12 0
50
1 7 0
1 1
0
39 12 0
81 12 6
7 14 11
8890
86 15 4
45 16
7
73 17 7
396 19 6
459
1 17 10
2 0
0
0 12 6
368
0 17 6
1 2
0
0 4 6
579
1 15 0
1 8
0
0 9 0
201
0 14 0
0 9
0
0 8 0
225
0 10 0
0 4
6
0 11 1
1832
5 14 4
5 3
6
2 5 1
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1870.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE ORDINARIES. 1870
DISTRICTS.
First London ....
Second London . .
Bedford and North-
ampton
Kent
Norwich and Lynn
Oxford
Portsmouth.. ....
Channel Islands..
Devonport
Cornwall
Exeter
Bristol
Bath ,
Swansea
South Wales ....
North Wales ....
Birmingham and
Shrewsbury ....
Macclesfield ....
Liverpool
Manchester
Bolton
Halifax and Brad-
ford
Leeds
Sheffield
Nottingham and
Derby
Lincoln
Hull
York
Whitby and Dar-
lington
Newcastle
Carlisle
Isle of Man
Edinburgh and
Aberdeen
Zetland Isles ....
Ireland
Totals
Yearly
Nos.
Collection.
£. i.
d.
13043
417 14
6
14375
478 0
8
11522
197 11
6
6426
150 9
8
6538
113 0
0
6392
112 3
0
5562
117 2
0
4079
73 2
2
8077
144 11
10
19922
226 18
4
5458
HI 11
4
10844
262 2
5
7683
149 0
3
S622
82 1
0
4116
75 6
6
10373
170 1
0
17659
394 5
9
•10297
238 0
10
14926
460 7
7
14442
451 4
6
14733
336 17
10
18213
324 13
2
16970
416 6
3
10657
271 18
6
13742
268 7
0
12857
258 13
11
14896
356 9
2
13128
306 9
11
11430
196 2
5
13957
223 18
1
4475
74 15
5
2840
48 5
0
3890
86 15
4
1832
5 14
4
848471
7585 0
8
Congreg.
Collection.
£. #. d.
875 4 2
501 7 3
179 4
146 2
100 13
181 5
107 17
76 14 10
118 19 6
153 1 0
108 16 8
229 16 '7
116 18 5
65 12 11
15 16 1
42 9 6
417 9 2
199 8 9
466 6 6
419 S 8
338 0 7
315 7 10
839 2 5
246 0 9
236 11 1
178 15 11
243 7 0
191 15 9
158 16 1
198 19 11
62 11 11
34 2 3
45 16
5 8
6556 12 U
Meetings
and Subs.
GranU
£. *.
d.
£.
t.
d.
464 12
5
200
10
0
583 16
1
285
0
0
117 0
5
847
19
6
172 14
11
150
8
4
67 10
9
550
0
0
154 11
4
436
0
0
94 15
7
386
0
0
166 1
11
76
0
0
111 6
11
257
0
0
67 6
9
150
0
0
128 2
1
831
0
0
212 7
9
550
0
0
114 11
5
246
0
0
49 12
5
205
0
0
97 15
7
470
0
0
109 9
6
322
0
0
210 11
2
822
0
0
92 14
11
265
0
0
585 8
1
360
0
0
823 18
5
181
0
0
268 12
10
57
7
4
309 15 10
172 18 11
354 10
4
70
0
0
898 15
0
162
1
8
80 15
9
816
0
0
119 7
9
151
7
3
847 8
8
90
0
0
240 2
6
55
0
0
173 18
4
89
0
0
297 18
10
163
4
11
S6 7
10
276
14 10
5 10
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78 17
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396
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6633 9
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2.— EXTRAORDINARIES.
(1.)— REMOVALS.
£. 8. d.
Rev. James Whitehead, from Dunster to Manningtree 2 0 0
T. J. Macartney, from Walsall to Glasgow, and thence to Rick-
mansworth 3 10 0
J. Bonham, from Marazion t« Sevenoaks 2 0 0
Joseph H. Skewes, from Dumfries to Aylesbury 4 0 0
J. S. Vickers, from Manningtree to Huntingdon 3 10 0
Thomas Burrows, from Middleham to Walsingham 4 5 0
Samuel Brown, from Newcastle-dnder-Lyme to Methwold 3 0 0
R. W. Broomfield, from Reeth to High-Wycombe ..'. 10 0 0
T. Rigby, from Alnwick to Cbipping-Norton 3 10 0
T. Stephenson, from Daventry to Kilkhampton 3 0 0
W. J, Dawson, from Warminster to St. Columb 4 0 0
Joseph Bentley, from South-Molton to Helston 2 0 0
J.A.Hemsworth,fromAudover to St. Ives, and thence to Monmouth 4 0 0
Peter Jones (b), from Portraadoc to Ebb w Vale 6 0 0
Thomas Phillips, from Aberystwyth to Brynmawr 10 0
D. Roderick, from Brynmawr to Aberayron 3 0 0
W. Jones, from Llanrhaiadr to London 6 0 0
B. Burrows, from Zetland to Bloxwich : 5 0 0
J. Pinkney, from Gwennap to Kington 3 0 0
J. Turvey, from Huntingdon to Todmorden 3 15 0
E. A. Wain, from Inverness to Wath 4 10 0
W. Jackson (b), from Chipping-Norton to Bourne 3 0 0
Major F. Peet, from Stirling to Barton 5 0 0
J. Malvern, from Morpeth to Middleham 3 0 0
S. J. Smith, from Guildford to Blyth 118 0
C. J. Barton, from Haddenham to Wigton 2 0 0
T. Rising, from St. Mawes to Kendal 4 10 0
G. H. Chambers, from Cheadle to Stirling 7 0 0
J. W. Moody, from Lymington to Arbroath 3 0 0
J. Symes, from Kilmarnock to Montrose 1 0 0
R. Webb, from North Isles to Banff 9 0 0
£129 18 0
(2.)— AFFLICTIONS.
£. 8. d.
Late Rev. J. Tidyman, (Manningtree,) for severe and protracted
affliction "i 30 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev, W. B, Dennis, (Ipswich,) for heavy family affliction 25 0 0
Late Rev. W. J. Handcock, (Ricksmans worth,) for long and fatal
affliction 25 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. J. Aldis, (Alton,) for severe domestic affliction 15 0 0
S. Lucas (b), (St. Neots,) for severe affliction 15 0 0
H. Keet, (Towcester) 10 0 0
R. Bond, (Northampton,) for distressing family affliction 15 0 0
F. Barker, (Market-Harborough) 6 0 0
A. Taylor, (Oundle) 10 0 0
Late Rev. J. Crawshaw, (Kettering,) Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. H. J. Thomas, (Tentefden,) for very severe family affliction... 30 0 0
E. Blake, (Sheerness) 10 0 '"
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Rev. W. G. Pascoe, (Maidstone) 5 0 O
C. Bingant, (Sittingbourne) 5 0 0
J. VV. Dawson, (Sittingbourne,) for continued domestic affliction... 15 0 0
U. Butters, (SwafTham,) for fatal family affliction 15 0 0
S.Brown (a), (Thetford) 5 0 0
W. Fox, (Mildenhall,) for personal and family affliction 15 0 0
D. Naylor, (Ely) 10 0 0
R. W. Broomfield, (High-Wycombe) 8 0 0
A. D. Cope, (Southampton,) for severe and fatal family affliction. 20 0 0
Jabez Iredale, (Kingsbridge,) for severe personal affliction 18 0 0
S. Brown (b), (Redruth,) for expensive personal and family
affliction .-. 20 0 0
J. A. B. Harry, (Falmouth) 10 0 0
F. Hunter, (St. Agnes,) for fatal family affliction 12 0 0
J. Lamplough, (Axminster,) for severe personal affliction 15 0 0
£. Stokes, (Bridport,) for personal and domestic affliction 12 0 0
J. Harris, (South-Molton,) for severe and fatal family affliction... 30 0 0
B. Ridsdale, (Stroud,) for fatal family affliction 15 0 0
M. P. Gilbert, (Dursley) 5 0 0
J. Bramley, (Pontypool) 10 0 0
J. E. Doubleday, (Ledbury) 5 0 0
J. Danks, (Hereford) 7 0 0
Late Rev. W. S. F. Moss, (Midsomer-Norton,) for long and fatal
affliction 25 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. G. Hagen, (Shaftesbury,) for protracted family affliction 18 0 0
J. Pearce, (Pembroke) 5 0 0
J. Herbert, (Tredegar) 8 0 0
James Jones, (St. David's,) for severe family affliction 12 0 0
Robert Jones (c), (Ysturatuen,) for continued family affliction ... 12 0 0
Thomas Morris, (Conway,) for severe family affliction 12 0 0
Richard Williams, (Holywell,) for protracted affliction 15 0 0
John Evans (a), (Beaumaris) 8 0 0
John Pierce, (Pwllheli) 8 0 0
R. Sergeant, (Worcester,) for protracted family affliction 15 0 0
H. Geach, (Coventry,) for severe and protracted family affliction. 30 0 0
II. Laugher, (Hinckley,) for severe personal and family affliction. 30 0 0
Late Rev. J. Hannah, (Shrewsbury,) for fatal affliction 15 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0-0
Rev. R. T. Rundle, (Ludlow,) for fatal domestic affliction 20 0 0
Thomas Shaw, (Coiigleton) 10 0 0
J. Inghnm, (Longton,) for severe and protracted family affliction. 25 0 0
John Jones (d), (Oswestry) 10 0 0
C. Pickering, (Manchester, Oxford-Road,) for expensive affliction 25 0 0
Thomas Richards, (Doncaster) 10 0 0
J. L. Ball, (Derby,) for protracted affliction 20 0 0
J. I. Page, (Ashbourne,) for severe affliction 15 0 0
W. R. C. Cockhill, (Matlock-Bath,) for protracted family affliction 20 0 0
G. Buokley, (Coningsby,) for severe family affliction 15 0 0
W. Satchell, (Brigg,) for protracted and severe family affliction... 20 0 0
J. I. Muff, (Malton,) for protracted personal affliction 15 0 0
J. T. Harwood, (Sherburn) 10 0 0
W. M. Armistead, (Bishop- Auckland,) for severe and protracted
family affliction 25 0 0
James Faulkner, (Bedale) 10 0 0
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£. «. d.
Late Rev. J. C. Harrison, (Middlesborough,) Funeral Expenses ... 12 0 0
Late Rev. W. Shearman, (North-Shields,) Ditto 12 0 0
Rev. R. Fetch, (Shotley-Bridge,) for severe and protracted family
afBiction : 25 0 0
Late Rev. J. Newton, (Alston,) for fatal afBiction 25 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Late Rev. C. B. Ritchie, (A 11 en dale-Town,) Ditto 12 0 0
Rev. R. N. Barritt, (Workington) 10 0 0
Late Rev. T. M. Fitzgerald, (Ramsay,) for protracted and fatal
affliction 30 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. G. H. Chambers, (Stirling,) for fatel family affliction 15 0 0
John Bell (a), (Aberdeen,) for fatal family affliction 15 0 0
T. Inglis Walsh, (Perth,) for dangerous and protracted affliction. 20 0 0
£1,171* 0 0
(3.)— FURNITURE.
£, s. d.
London, (Hackney) 40 0 0
London, (Brixton-Hill) 40 0 0
London, (St John's-Wood) 40 0 0
Bedford, etc 40 0 0
Aylesbury 40 0 0
Falmouth 40 0 0
Barnstaple 40 0 0
Dunster 40 0 0
Haverfordwest 40 0 0
Pembroke 40 0 0
Mold, (Welsh) 40 0 0
Carnarvon, (Welsh) 40 0 0
Barmouth, (Welsh) 40 0 0
Birmingham, (New-town- Row) 40 0 0
Birmingham, (Wesley) 40 0 0
Wednesbury, (Wesley) 40 0 0
St. Helen's 40 0 0
Sheffield, (Norfolk-street) 40 0 0
Lincoln 40 0 0
Blyth 40 0 0
Hexham 40 0 0
Shotley-Bridge 40 0 0
Alston 40 0 0
Ulverstone 40 0 0
Dundee, (Wellington-street) 40 0 0
£1,000 0 0
(4.)_-M ISCELL A N EOUS.
£, t. d.
Supply for the Rev. J. D. Julian, Chelmsford 15 15 0
Supply for the late Rev. J. Tidyman, Manningtree 31 10 0
Supply, etc., for the Rev. Joh« Bowman, St. Alban's 8 14 3
Supply for the late Rev. W. J. Handcock, Uxbridge 15 15 0
Supply for the late Rev. J. Crawshaw, Kettering 7 17 6
Rev. T. R. Jones, St. Ives and Huntingdon, for Circuit travelling... 10 0 0
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£, i, d
Rev. F. Barker, Market-Harborough, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. H. J. Thomas, Tenterden, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. J. Lewis, Staplecross, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. J. Barrowclough, North-Walsham, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. U. Butters, Swaffham, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Re V. T. J^urrows, Walsingham, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. W. Fox, Mildenball, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. D. Naylor, Ely 7 17 6
Rev. J. Mann, Andover, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. J. Iredale, Kingsbridge .*.. 7 17 6
Rev. W. Piggott, Tavistock, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. N. Alston, Okehampton, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. W. Baddeley, Banwell, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. M. P. Gilbert, Dursley 7 17 6
Supply for the late Rev. W. S. F. Moss, Midsomer-Norton 23 12 6
Supply for the Rev. Richard Harper, Midsomer-Norton.* 7 17 6
Rev. P. Parsons, Melksham, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. J. Gregory, Shepton-Mallet, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. J. Hugill, Dorchester, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. M. Davenport, Haverford-West 7 17 6
Rev. I. Jenkins, Merthyr-Tydvil, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. J. Rees, Aberdare, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. H. Wilcox, Llanidloes, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. R. Pritchard, Rhyl, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. J. Bartley, Coedpoeth, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. M. Thomas, Bagillt, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. John Hughes (a), Amlwch, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. J. Rought, Evesham, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. H. Geach, Coventry.. 23 12 6
Rev. G. Hobill, Stratford-on-Avon, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the late Rev. J. Hannah, Shrewsbury 15 15 0
Late Rev. J. Hannah, Shrewsbury, for Qircuit travelling 5 0 0
Rev. R. T. Rundle, Ludlow, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. H. Holmes, Tarporley 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. F. Payne, Wrexham 23 12 6
Rev. J. W. Thomas, Newtown, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. C. Pickering, Manchester, (Oxford-Road) 15 15 0
Rev. J. Imisson, Clitheroe, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply in Halifax, (South Parade) 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. W. D. Barton, Huddersfield, (Buxton-Road)... 15 15 0
Rev. H. Badger, Skipton, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. J. Cadman, Grassington,' for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. J. W. Close, Leeds, (Wesley, etc.) 7 17 6
Supply for the Rev. H. M. Rutcliffe, Bradwell 15 15 0
Rev. J. W. Roberts, Wath-upon-Dearne, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. A. Mackintosh, Oakham, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. J. L. Ball, Derby 23 12 6
Supply for the Rev. J. L Page, Ashbourne 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. J. Spenslev, Brigg 7 17 6
Supply for Rev. J. L Muff, Malton 23 12 6
Supply for the late Rev. J. C. Harrison, Middlesborough 15 15 0
Rev. J. Malvern, Middleham, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. G. Smith (c), Reeth, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the late Rev. W. Shearman, North-Shields 23 12 6
Rev. E. Horton, Morpeth, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
~)ly for the late Rev. J. Newton, Albion 7 17 0
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MISCELLANEOUS,— Cofi/iituif(^.
Late Rev. J. Newton, Alston, for Circuit travelling 5 0 0
Rev. W. Stevinson (a), AIlendale-Town, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply, etc., for the late Rev. C. B. Ritchie, Allendale-Town 26 12 6
Special Grant to Dumfries 15 0 0
Supply for the late Rev. T. M. Fitzgerald, Ramsay *..... 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. T. I. Walsh, Perth 7 17 6
Official expenses of the Chairmen and Secretaries of Districts 1513 11
^£986 15 8
CONTINGENT EXPENSES NOT CHARGEABLE TO CIRCUITS.
£. *. rf.
Removal of the Luggage of twenty Supernumeraries and
deceased niinisters 89 7 6
Minor District Meeting, Bedford and Northampton District 4 10 0
Expenses of Appeal to Conference, Ditto 3 10 0
Minor District Meeting, Devon port District 3 0 0
Ditto, North Wales 2 4 0
Ditto, Liverpool 116
Ditto, Sheffield 18 0
Ditto, Nottingham and Derby (two) 8 16 6
Ditto, Newcastle 110 0
Ditto, Edinburgh and Aberdeen 6 5 6
Expenses of mmister summoned to the Hull Conference 3 0 0
Expenses of minister summoned to the Burslem Conference 4 0 0
Expenses in case of discipline, Birmingham and Shrewsbury
District 29 8 9
Support of suspended minister, Liverpool District 45 0 0
President's Assistant 84 10 0
President's official visits to Scotland, South Wales, and Ireland ;
postages and other expenses 35 0 0
Expenses of the Secretary of Conference *.... 1 10 0
Expenses connected with the Conference Journal 4 0 0
Rev. S. R. Hall's expenses to Ireland 6 0 0
Rev. W. Shaw's expenses to Ireland 5 15 0
Rev. John Bedford's expenses to North Wales 1 10 0
Rev. W. W. Stamp's expenses to North Wales and the Isle of Man. 2 15 0
Deputations interchanging to Welsh District Committees 10 7 6
Special Meetings of various Committees 48 19 6
Legal expenses, Parliamentary Papers, etc 5 3 9
Expenses of July Committee for the Examination of Candidates,
in part 99 18 7
Various expenses of stationery, travelling, postages, etc 27 0 2
Paid on account of expenses of United Committees of Privileges
and Education 120 18 11
Expenses of Lord's-Day Observance Committee 2 0 0
Expenses of Committee on Order and Form of District Business ... 1 14 6
Examination-Papers for Probationers 11 6 0
Cost of Pastoral Address, printing, paper, etc 60 10 0
Papers concerning the Yearly Collection 16 5 0
District Committee, Minute-books, etc 12 7 4
Carriage, advertisements, periodicals, etc 27 11 8
Orphan Child of the late Rev. E. Jennings 9 9 0
£798 13 8
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SCHEDULE B.
ABSTRACT OF THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE OF
THE CHILDREN'S FUND, FOR THE YEAR 1869-1870.
Treasurers. — The Rev. S.
D. Waddy, D.D., and
Mewburn.
Mr. William
Dr.
£. «.
d.
To Balance in hand
from last year 11.006 6
5
To interest on the above
495 5
8
To Cash for current de-
mands on Treasurers
of Schools' Fund
for last year, repaid... J
J,000 0
0
To Balance of Receipts
over payments in the
following Districts : —
London (Second)..
124 17
2
Bedford andNorth-
amnton
229 6
63 8
6
Norwich and Lynn
0
Oxford
7 17
6
Portsmouth
74 0
0
Channel Islands...
149 8
0
Devonport
235 6
6
Cornwall
738 1
40 14
9
Exeter
6
Bristol
85 7
105 4
6
North Wales
3
Birmingham
267 7
6
Macclesfield
158 5
6
Manchester
191 16
382 0
0
Bolton
0
Halifax and Bradford
621 18
0
Leeds
612 18
2
Sheffield
115 10
0
Nottingham and
Derby
256 7
6
Lincoln
324 6
9
Hull
333 12
0
York
310 4
6
Whitby and Dar-
lington
283 5
0
Newcastle
302 9
0
Carlisle
145 16
6
Isle of Man
94 10
5
Edinburgh and
Aberdeen
.17 16
0
^£20,672 5 7
126 0
0
14 14
6
8 12
6
38 5
6
157 1
6
56 1
0
Cr. £, *. rf.
By ' Balance of Pay-
ments over Receipts in
the following Districts : —
Loudon (First)
Kent
Bath
Swansea
South Wales ..
Liverpool 56
By Cash paid the Trea-
surers of Schools' Fund
for Boys at the Schools 1,373
By Cash for Education
of Children of Super-
numerary and de-
ceased ministers
By Cash for Schools'
Fund Deficiency on
the year ending June
30th, 1870 2,668
By Cash advanced to
the Treasurers of
Schools' Fund, with-
out interest, to meet
current expenditure
for the ensuing year..
By Travelling Expenses,
Carriage, Printing,
Stationery,Stamp8,etc.
By amounts due, but
not paid, in the fol-
lowing Circuits : —
Gwennap
St. Agnes
Marazion
Peterborough
Castletown and Peel
By Balance in the hands
of the Treasurers ... 12,355 9 0
8 0
732 0 0
12 2
3,000 0 0
31 14 6
42 19
6
30 18
0
20 0
6
7 15
6
8 13
5
^20,672 6 7
Audited and found correct,
Burslem, August 9th, 1870.
ANTHONY SHAW,
JAMES MALKIN.
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MANCHESTER, July 26, ISJl.
John H. James, D.D., President.
Luke H. Wiseman, M.A., Secretary. .
Question I. Who are now admitted as Ministers into full
CONNEXION WITH THE CONFERENCE?
Answer 1. In Great Britain^
(1.) Henry Pritchard, and Samuel Simpson (b), who have
travelled five years ;
^2.) John Aldred, Joseph Bailey Alger, John Bell (b),
William Bell, John William Blackett, Edward Bowman, William
Brookes, Edward Burton, James George Cocks, Charles A.
CoUingwood, John Crump, Robert CuUey, William Henry Dale,
Thomas J. Despr^s, Benjamin Dodd, James Drummond, John
Evans (c), Alexander F. Fogwell, William Griffiths, Thomas
Hargreaves, Thomas H, Horrell, Joseph Howard (b), Hugh
Price Hughes, B.A., Edward Humphreys, John Jones (f),
Henry F. Kelvey, James Kilvington, Thomas Thornton Lambert,
Alfred Llewellyn, John Henry Loxley, George Makin, Alfred
Martyn, William H. Maude, James Morrison, William H.
Moseley, Thomas Nicholson, Stephen Parkes, James H. Pawlyn,
George Quiggin, George Sanderson, William Beamish Saul, M.A.,
George England Sheers, B.A., Joseph Shrimpton, George
Smith (d), Richard Stevens, William Stevinsdn, B.A., Frederick
B. Swift, Charles Symes, Alfred H. Vine, Henry Hayes Vowles,
Cornelius Wood ; —
2. In our Foreign Miesiona^
(1.) William C. Webb, who has travelled seven years;
(2.) William F. Edwards, who has travelled six years ;
(3.) James Hothersall, who has travelled five years ;
(4.) Alexander F. Barley, Richard Brown (b), Ben Shaw H.
Impey, Arthur John Olde Lyle, Enoch Norris Maidment,
Thomas G. Selby ;
Also^ Johann Christian Koenig, Giuseppe Carile, Peter G.
Ferdinando, Assistant-Missionaries ; —
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3. In Ireland^ Hugh Thompson Roulston, James M^Master
Sayers, Stewart Smith, John Beattie Wallace, M.A., Edward
Clarke West;—
Q. II. What Preachers eemain on trial ?
A. 1. In Great Britain^
William Barnes, Olinthus R. Barnicott, Andrew Baxter,
James Semmens Bellman, Robert Anthony Bilkey, Theodore
Bishop, Samuel Thomas Bosward, Alfred Brice, George Henry
Brown, George Hawtrey Cambum, George Charter, Henry
Horace Clapham, George M. Colledge, Toft Walker Cook, John
Huntingdon Corson, Robert Corlett Cowell, Richard Crozier,
William Rhode Davies, W. Theophilus Davison, B.A., Frederick
Clapham Dugdale, William Dunstan, John Dymond, Alfred
Elvidge, Josiah Evans, Thomas Featherstonehaugh, Samuel
Fogg, William Edward Gardner, John Gibson (b), Thomas
Griffith, Joseph Challoner Harrop, Marshall Hartley, Thomas
Galland Hartley, George Hepplewhite, Nelson C. Hesk, John
Hughes (c), Arthur Richard Humphreys, Thomas Jenkin, Silas
Jones, William Henry Kirkham, John Leal, John Leathley,
William Boswell Lowther, Thomas J. Macartney, John Martin
Mangles, William Martin, Josiah Mee, John Nancarrow, Robert
Beatson Nightingale, Joseph Baker Norton, Robert Odery,
William Oldfield, Rice Owen, James Parker, Robert Passmore,
John Percy, John Perrett, William Allen Philips, Henry Pigott,
Isaac Pollitt, Robert Renton, William Robinson (b), J. Gilbert
Rogers, Alfred Sargent, George Henry Shafto, Henry Small-
wood (b), Joseph Symes, Edward Thompson, Charles Edwin
Wansbrough, William Waters, Alfred Wells, James Whitehead,
Benjamin Gregory Wilkinson, William S. Winter, John Peters
Yates, David Young ; —
[N.B. Daniel Bernard has returned to the French Confer-
ence ; — ]
2. In our Foreign Missions^
(1.) James C. Fowler, who has travelled four years;
(2.) James C, Brewer, Philip Callier, Ebenezer Cole, John
Curtis, Thomas R. Picot, Joseph S. Prior, Joseph Rhodes (b),
John Rodwell, John Shipstone, Joseph F. Southern, Elijah H.
Sumner, Robert Tebb ;
Alsoy John Henry Abeyasekara, Giovanni Annignoni, John
Allen Campbell, Georg Heinrich Funck, John C. Johnson,
Joseph S. Eelshall, Samuel L. Lindo, William Gates, IVI.
Kalyana Raman, John A. E. Smith, Gactano Zocco, Assistant-
Missionaries ;
Withy Clement Johns, Johannes Mahongo, Boyce Mama,
Native Missionaries ; —
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his services, — ]
3. In Ireland, James Coote, Edward de Courcy, Alexander
English, John Hill Martin, John Oliver Park, John Oliffe
Price, Thomas Wiley ; —
These have travelled three years :
A. 1. In Great Britain, Samuel Adcock, Robert E. Bam-
brough, Thomas Barr, James Bolton, John Reeves Brown,
Joseph Cade, Joseph Henry Cadman, William R. Carlyon,
Henry W. Catton, John D. Clark, James Clegg, Thomas Cross,
John Francis Davies, Thomas Dodd, William Greenwood,
William James Heaton, William Jefferies, John Jones (o),
John Powell Lowe, Thomas Hardwick Mawson, John Mead,
William Middleton, James Mohahan, Richard Waddy Moss,
Thomas Orton, John T. Patey, Moses Roberts, William J.
Rogers, Edward S. Shelton, Henry Smith, Thomas P. Spencer,
William W. Spencer, William A. Templar, Henry Epworth
Thompson, Micnael Thompson, John Turner, John W. Wood-
lifFe ;—
2. In our Foreign Missions, John Crawshaw (b), Edward D.
Dannatt, John R. Dickson, John C. W. Gostick, J. T. Frederick
Halligey, William Parker, Henry James Quilter, James B. Sharp,
Alfred J. Silcoz ;
Also, John Henry Bridgewater, Henry Blackey Warner,
Jonathan Webb, Assistant-Missionaries ;
With, Hendrich Fernando, Samuel Thomas King, Henry
Marthensz, William Murugasu, Native Missionaries ;—
[N.B. Edwin James Guest, B.A., and William Wynne retire
for want of health ; — 1
3. In Ireland^ William Crawford, M.A., Richard Duke,
John Hadden, Samuel Hutchinson, Robert Samuel Lee, Lindsay
Parker ; —
These have travelled two years :
A. 1. In Great Britain, Charles E. Beecroft, Richard Wallace
Boyns, John Burnett, George Chapman Coad, James Critchison,
Joseph Crowther, George Edward Cutting, Robert Dyson (b),
William P. Ellis, Thomas Evans, John B. Every, William
Francis Faulding, George G. Findlay, B.A., John Henry
Goodman, Samuel Gregory, Adam Hann, John Hughes (d),
George Ingman, James Bourne Jones, Edward Blanchard
Keeling, William Cassell Kewish, John Kinnings, Charles
Lester, Robert Lewis (b), Frederick M. Lowry, James Henry
Marquand, William Mellor, Humphrey Morrison, John Thomas
Pallister, Isaiah Parker, John Raine, Thomas Rippon, Peter
Roberts, Thomas Roberts (b), Joseph Robinson, Samuel Owen
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Scott, Elijah ShoU, Samuel Shrimpton, George Southall, Rut-
land Spooner, Starkie Starkie, John G. Stuart, John Thackray,
John Thompson, James Warburton, Charles H. H. Ward,
George Watson, Joseph Watson, George Woodcock ; —
2. In our Foreign Missions^ Mortimer Allen, Charles Angwyn,
Josephus Bishop, Henry Maxwell Cameron, Edward R. Gibbens,
Thomas Hosking, William Jackson (d), Ezekiel Lones, John
Milum, Thomas Rae, Jeremiah Sansom, Gardener Scates,
Archibald* Taylor, John P. Wright;
Mso^ Carl Christoph Beutenmiiller, Samuel Thomas Brown,
David Fonseka, James Marrimuttoo Osborn, Daniel Poor Niles,
Christian Reiz, George Arthur Rose, John Richard Finley TuU,
Philip Raymond Willenberg, Assistant-Missionaries; —
3. In Ireland^ Richard Cole, Samuel HoUingsworth, B.A.,
Albert Edward Kinmonth, John Magill, Walter Henry Price,
Benjamin Ralph, B.A., Samuel Alexander Robertson, Nicholas
John Warner; —
These have travelled one yeak :
Q. III. What Preachers are now received on trial?
A. 1. In Great Britain^ Philip G. Adair, William Beadon,
Egbert T. Carrier, John Robinson Cleminson, James Cooling,
John Davies, James Etchells, Joseph Samuel Exell, Henry J.
Foster, Griffith Griffiths, John Griffiths, John Hogg, Thomas
Bealey Jefferies, Edward Lloyd Jones, Richard Jones, William
Thomas Jones, John Wesley Keyworth, Thomas Law, Charles
E. Lefeaux, Sidney Mees, Robert Nicholson, Ezra Nuttall,
Charles Onions, George Parker (b), Jabez Bunting Portrey,
Allen Rees, Gregory Renton, Thomas Alexander Seed, Edward
Smith, Theophilus Lupton Taylor ; —
2. In our Foreign Missions, Alfred L Barley, Enoch
Biscombe ;
Also, Albert H. Aguilar, William Shaw Davis, William C.
Goch, John Andrew de Mell, Gabrielle Martinelli, PhiUp H.
Nieffer, Christian Parinparayagam, David Jefferson Reynolds,
Giuseppe Rosa, Gottlieb S. P. Schweikher, Giovanni Battista de
Sanctis, Simon Peter de Zylva, Assistant- Missionaries ;
With, James Sakuba, John Sikwebu, James Umjila, Samuel
Umtimkulu, Native Missionaries ; —
3. In Ireland, Robert John Ballard, Robert Jamison, George
Dickson Lindsay, Hugh Davis Murphy, Robert George Roberts.
Q. IV. What Ministers have died since the last Conference?
A. 1. In Great Britain, the thirty following: —
(1.) William Drewett ; who was born in London, February
4th, 1809. He was brought up in connection with the Estab-
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lished Church, but at the age of eighteen or nineteen, when
resident in Peterborough, he was persuaded to attend the
Methodist ministry, and was led to a saving knowledge of the
truth. After some mental conflict, and a severance from almost
all his early associations, he gave himself wholly to the service of
Chrisfs Church, entering the Wesleyan- Methodist ministry in
1833. He laboured in his Circuits with great diligence and
activity, and with considerable acceptance and success. He was
a man of discriminating judgment, of solid attainments, and
intelligent piety ; a sound theologian, well versed in Scripture,
and an able minister of the New Testament. Having become a
Wesleyan-Methodist by conviction and choice, after carefully
investigating our system of doctrine and discipline, he gave to that
system his firm adhesion, and clung to it with unwavering
fidelity. During the last few months of his life, his Christian
character was rapidly matured. The tone of his conversation and
his whole deportment exhibited '^ the beauty of holiness,^^ and
showed a growing meetness for ^* the inheritance of the saints in
light.**^ His last illness was short and severe. Its effects were
such as to prevent the utterance of anything which might be
regarded as a dying testimony to the sustaining power of Divine
grace, but, in intervals of partial consciousness, his mind seemed
to be occupied with the work that he loved, and j)U one occasion
he was heard to ejaculate, *^ Lord, save sinners ! "^ He died at
Heckmondwike, August 12th, I87O, in the sixty-second year of
his age, and the thirty -eighth of his ministry.
(2.) Geouge Roebuck ; who was born at Holmfirth, of pious
parents, in the year 1804, and converted to God at the age of
nineteen. Manifestly possessed of more than ordinary gifts, he
was called into the ministry in 1827, and continued in its active
labours until the year 1865, when, through failing health, he was
compelled to become a Supernumerary. He was a man of
unswerving uprightness and integrity, scorning everything that
was mean, and seeking to walk before God with a *' perfect heart/'
He vfas endowed with considerable natural abilities, which were
carefully improved by study ; and as he had the art of making all
his stores of knowledge tributary to his great work, his ministry
was eminently instructive, edifying, and powerful. Christ and
His atoning work were the theme of his ministry, striking a chord
of delight in his own heart, and in the hearts of his hearers. He
was wont also, occasionally, to expatiate on the poetical parts of
the Bible. He retained to the last a deep interest in the cause of
God : he rejoiced when sinners were converted ; and his sorrow
was proportionately great when coldness and negligence charac-
terized professed members of the Christian Church. As a
colleague, he lived in the confidence and affection of his brethren ;
as a minister, he was greatly beloved by the people of his charge.
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His presence was always welcome in the social circle, where he
would sometimes greatly delight his friends by singing, in a truly
devotional spirit, one of the songs of Zion. His last affliction,
which was painful and protracted, was borne with Christian
meekness and submission. He found much comfort in our
incomparable hymns. During the last night of his life, he was
frequently heard to say, " Abba, Father ; "" " Abba, Father.*" On
one occasion, he very emphatically said, " All is well, all is well."
His spirit sweetly passed away to be with Christ, September 6th,
I87O, in the sixty -sixth year of his age, and the forty-fourth of
his ministry.
(3.) William Burt; who was bom at Torpoint, in Cornwall,
April 17th, 1792. In his nineteenth year he was converted to
God, and soon afterwards began to preach the Gospel in the
villages around. In 1816 he was ordained to the work of the
minintry, and sent to British North America. He laboured there
and iu Canada twelve years, and then returned to England. He
laboured, also, in New Brunswick^ and his name is still most
precious in Fredericton, and in other places in Eastern British
America. After more than thirty years of efficient service at
home, he retired to Plymouth, where he died, September 15th,
I87O. Mr. Burt was endowed with good abilities, which, after
his conversion, he cultivated very diligently : few men have owed
less to early instruction, and few have done more to repair the
deficiency. In history and English theology his reading was
extensive ; and in most branches of knowledge which it concerns
a Christian minister to study he made fair proficiency. As a
preacher, ht was plain, evangelical, and earnest. His sermons
were always carefully studied, delivered with warmth of feeling,
and attended generally with much of the unction of the Holy
Spirit. Thus his ministry was acceptable and useful; it was
instrumental, abroad and at home, in the conversion of very many.
He was a diligent Superintendent ; his conscientious attention to
the details of duty co-operated with a sound judgment to make
him a valuable administrator wherever he was appointed. The
work of God, and the care of the Societies, had his whole strength.
From the beginning of his ministry he was remarkable for
pastoral visitation ; he had a friendly, social nature, and this made
pleasant to him what he always felt to be an important duty. His
incessant and systematic attention to the people in their dwellings
much aided his public ministry, and gave him everywhere a strong
hold on the affection of his congregations. IMemorials of that
daily diligence are to he met with in all the Circuits in which he
travelled. It was his privilege to labour still in the work he loved
during the eight years of his retirement at Plymouth. As a
leader, visitor of the sick, and occasional preacher, he served his
Master to the end. The last years of his life were spent in much
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afBiction, which tried him all the more because through his long
career his health had known no real or long interruption. His
patience was made perfect through suffering ; and he left at the
close a clear, full, and joyful testimony of his faith in the doctrines
•which he had preached for more than fifty .years. He departed
in the seventy-ninth year of his age, and in the fifty-fifth of his
ministry.
(4.) Thomas Cocking ; who was early converted to God,
entered our ministry in 1819, and for more than half a century
laboured as a faithful and useful servant of Jesus Christ. His
preaching was plain, practical, and earnest He was gentle in
disposition, and yet firm in the administration of discipline. For
the Lord's day he had a high regard, and by the press, the pulpit,
and his example, sought to promote its better observance. He
was diligent in visiting the sick, and was greatly beloved. He
died at Alford, October 6th, I87O, in the eighty-first year of his
age.
(5.) William G. Stedman; who was Jborn at Colchester,
February 17th, 1816. In early life he was the subject of Divine
impressions, and, while a youth, sought, and joyfully realized, the
assurance that God had pardoned his sins. In 1839 he was
accepted as a candidate for the Wesleyan-Methodist ministry;
and, after travelling five years at home, was appointed a
missionary to Jamaica, where he laboured for twelve years.
When failing health compelled him to return to his native land
and to become a Supernumerary, he chose for his residence the
place of his birth, where he was affectionately welcomed, and
where he rendered valuable service as an earnest preacher and
judicious class-leader. Throughout the whole of his lingering
illness he never murmured, but was piously and cheerfully
resigned. He experienced the abounding comfort of the Holy
Ghost, and, cultivating to the end a penitential consciousness of
his past sins and of his present unworthiness, he firmly trusted in
the merits of his Redeemer, exclaiming, with Mr. Wesley, —
" I, the chief of sinners am,
But Jesus died for me."
His weeping family having sung at his request the hymn com-
mencing,
" For ever here my rest shall be,
Close to Thy bleeding side;"
he exclaimed, " Come, Jesus, come,''' and quickly passed away to
behold in unclouded vision the glories of his adorable Saviour.
He died at Colchester, October 13th, I87O, in the fifty-fifth year
of his age, and the thirty-second of his ministry.
(6.) James Hosser; who was born at Ilcaton-Norris, near
Stockport, in the year 1791- In early life he was graciously
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visited with the influences of the Holy Spirit, and realized a
sense of God^s pardoning mercy. Joining the Methodist Society,
he found the weekly class-meeting most encouraging and helpful
to him. At the Conference of 1813, he was accepted as a can-
didate for the ministry. After forty -one years of uninterrupted
and faithful labour he became a Supernumerary, but did not cease
to employ his talents for God and for the well-being of mankind.
His preaching was intelligent, evangelical, and earnest He was
naturally agreeable and courteous, diligent and orderly in his
habits, a model of punctuality, and a strict disciplinarian. But
his greatest distinction was that he was eminently a ^^ good man."*^
" Christ ^' was " his all and in all,'' " his theme, his inspiration,
and his crown.'' When introduced to strangers, seldom did he
separate from them without speaking a word for his Saviour, or
offering prayer on their behalf. He often expressed a desire to
** cease at once to work and live," and his desire was granted. On
December 19th, ISJO, though in the eightieth year of his age,
and in enfeebled health, he attended a cotuige prayer-meeting at
Barningham, where he had resided for nine years. Having
returned home, and partaken of some refreshment, he conducted
family-worship, and almost immediately afterwards joined the
ransomed company around the throne of God. His last words
were, " This must be death. You are very kind ; let me go."
(7.) Render Geach; who was born at St. Columb, in 1815.
In his sixteenth year he was deeply convinced of sin, and soon
found peace with God. Saved himself, he became at once con-
cerned for the salvation of others, and soon began to call sinners
to repentance. At the Conference of 1836, he was accepted as a
candidate for our ministry. He was a diligent and careful student,
an earnest and faithful preacher, and his ministry was useful. At
the Conference of I87O, he retired from Circuit work, having been
heavily afflicted during the greater part of the previous year. In
his severe sufferings he was patient and resigned, saying, " The
Almighty knows best." He was sometimes tempted by the enemy
of souls on account of past unfaithfulness, but looking unto Jesus,
he was blessed with deliverance and peace. During the last two
or three weeks of his life, his spirit confidently rested on God's
faithful promises in Christ Jesus our Lord, and he 'expressed
himself as being " happy." A few days before his departure, he
desired that a beloved friend should be informed, ^' that he was
dying in the Lord, and felt himself to be the purchase of the
Saviour's blood." The night previous to the final one, he exclaimed
with great vehemence, " Come, I^ord Jesus, and come quickly ! "
Just as he was dying, he said, ^^ I am going home ! " He
departed this life, December 24th, I87O, in the fifty -fifth year of
* '^ age, and the thirty-fifth of his ministry.
V) Richard Sergeant; who was born at Brigg, Lincoln-
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shire, February 10th, 1814. His conversion took place in his
seventeenth year, and soon afterwards he began to preach. Having
been accepted as a candidate for the work of the ministry, he was
sent to the Hoxton Institution, of which he was one of the earliest
students, and in which he remained three years. In 1837 he
went out to Jamaica, and laboured there successfully for six years.
Being threatened with loss of sight, he returned to England,
where he travelled in various Circuits with great acceptance.
Distinguished by great simplicity and earnestness of character,
firm in his adherence to Methodist law, but exceedingly kind and
genial in its administration, he won the hearts of the people
amongst whom he laboured. His preaching was a plain and
distinct enunciation of central doctrines, and often impressed most
beneficially those who might have been unaffected by originality
or brilliance. On his removal to Rochester, at the last Con-
ference, he appeared to have some years of active service before
him ; but a disease which probably originated in his missionary
toils, showed itself in an attack which baffled medical skill, and
terminated his life on Christmas-day, IB70. The great suffering
which attended his illness produced much depression and gloom,
brightly relieved, however, by expressions indicative of his con-
scious peace with God, and profound resignation to His will. The
day before his death, he said, alluding to Christ, ^' He is standing
by, His face beaming with smiles of reconciliation and love. My
sufferings are great ; all is well.'' He died in the fifty-seventh
year of his age, and the thirty-fourth of his ministry.
(9.) William Morgan (b) ; who was born in the neighbour-
hood of Darlington, in the year 1840. Under the preaching of
the Rev. Peter Mackenzie he was led to give his heart to God.
He became a Local-preacher, and at the Conference of 1865 was
accepted as a candidate for the ministry, and was received into
the Theological Institution. He was an amiable man, a blameless
Christian, a devoted student, a diligent pastor, a faithful colleague,
and an instructive and acceptable preacher. He died unexpectedly
at Langtoft, in the Bridlington Circuit, December 26th, I87O.
(10.) George Patterson; who was born at Willington, in
the North-Shields Circuit, November 5th, 1813. The son of
Methodist parents, he was trained in the fear of the Lord. He
was convinced of sin under a sermon by the late Rev. Hodgson
Casson, and having found peace with God, at once began to work
for the extension of the Kingdom of Christ. He entered the
ministry in the year 1839, and laboured zealously and effectively
in the Circuits to which he was successively appointed, winning
the affection both of his colleagues and the Societies. He was a
diligent and careful student of the Holy Scriptures, and became
very skilful in handling the '^ sword of the Spirit."" Both in
public and private life he was distinguished by the combination
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of kindness with sincerity and faithfulness. He was of an
eminently peaceful disposition, yet was firm in administering the
discipline of Methodism. At the Conference of I87O, he was
appointed to the Pocklington Circuit. With his usual zeal, he
laboured as long as his strength permitted, often going to his
work in a state of physical weakness and suffering. On November
13th he preached his last sermon : the text was a favourite one,
and fitted for the close of his ministry : ^' God forbid that I
should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.'' On
the 27th of the same month it became apparent that the time of
his departure was nigh ; but he was ready. While lingering on
the border-land, "precious promises'' and verses of hymns were
oflen on his lips, especially the following :—
" Jesus, my only hope Thou art,
Strength of my failing flesh and heart ;
O let me catch a smile from Thee,
And drop into eternity !"
Among his last words distinctly uttered were, *' They are waiting
— they are waiting ;" and then, with a wave of his hand, he added,
" Peace and joy for ever." On December 30th, IB70, he passed
away, in the fifty-eighth year of his age, and the thirty-second of
his ministry.
(11.) James Jakrett; who was born at Sheerness, in the
year 1783. He was called into our ministry, and appointed to a
Circuit in 1814. Early in his itinerancy, when returning from
an appointment, he was overtaken by a severe storm, which
resulted in an affliction that disqualified him for the full work of a
Circuit. In 1828 he was compelled to become a Supernumerary,
in which capacity he resided and laboured in the Dover Circuit.
He died at Dover, January 9th, 1871j in the eighty-eighth year
of his age, and the fifty-seventh of his ministry.
(12.) John Newell ; who was born at White-Roding, in
Essex, January 12th, 1841. He was the son of pious parents,
and at the age of fourteen '^ subscribed with his hand unto the
Lord," by drawing up, and signing, a solemn declaration of his
purpose to serve his parents' God. A few years later, under a
sermon by the Rev. E. O. Coleman, then a Local-preacher, these
early impressions were deepened, and he obtained the evidence of
forgiveness of sins. He was accepted as a candidate for our
ministry at the Conference of 1862, and having for two years
enjoyed the advantages of the Theological Institution, subsequently
laboured with much acceptance in the Higham-Ferrers, St Neots,
and Peterborough Circuits. His character was distinguished by
its transparency and purity ; he was of an amiable disposition,
warm in his attachments, and faithful as a friend and colleague.
His piety was cheerful and intelligent, but unobtrusive. He
prepared for the pulpit with seriousness and care, and his preaching
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gave evidence of much mental energy. His range of subjects was
varied, the method of treatment judicious and striking, and the line
of thought marked out was closely followed. His language was
choice^ and though he was not physically strong, his manner was
not wanting in force and earnestness. In the summer of 1870 he
was visited with severe affliction, but after a few months resumed
his work, if with enfeebled bodily powers, yet with invigorated
spiritual life. His last illness was brief. When first attacked,
he said, " I am very happy C and he never for a moment lost his
confidence in God. He died at Crowland, January 14th, I87I,
in the thirty-first year of his age, and the nintli of his ministry.
(13.) Henry Young Chevertom ; who was born at
Winchester, in the year I786. At the age of ten he considered
that the relation to the Church into which he was brought by
baptism, rendered it binding on him to yield himself to God, and
openly assume a Christian profession. During a visit of the
Rev. Alexander and Mrs. Mather to his father's house, he was
urged by Mrs. Mather to seek an assurance of the Divine favour,
and her gentle words led him to fervent prayer, and to the
securing of the blessing of forgiveness. While he was yet
young, having engaged with some other Methodists to hold
religious services in the village of Nursling, his Superintendent,
the Rev. R. Smith, put him and the place which he had sought
to benefit upon the Southampton plan ; and shortly after, a chapel
and Society were planted among the villagers. When he began
to preach, he withstood earnest solicitations to enter the Colleges
and ministry of other Churches, preferring to " dwell among his
own people C* but anxious to equip himself for his solemn vocation,
he studied for a season with an able theologian in London. While
there. Dr. Clarke placed him on the London plan, in 1806, and
pressed him into the ministry. During a long course, occasionally
marked with signal success in the winning of souls to Christ, he
maintained a spotless reputation. For the pulpit he prepared
with scrupulous care, and to nearly the close of his life was a
diligent student. His godliness was deep and quiet. As a
Supernumerary, he was an attentive and successful class-leader,
and was ready to preach as occasion required. He died in
great peace, in London, January 16th, I87I, in the eighty-fifth
year of his age, and the sixty-fourth of his ministry.
(14.) Thomas Key; who was born at Uttoxeter. He was
converted to God in early life, introduced Methodism into his
native town, formed the first Society-class there, and met it in his
father^s house. He entered the ministry in 1809, and for thirty-
five years continued to serve the Lord in its full work with
" singleness of heart." The fidelity, self-denial, and purity of
his conduct, together with the earnest simplicity of his evangelical
preaching, in which the direct witness of the Spirit and entire
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sanctification were frequent themes, produced the best results in
the Circuits to which he was appointed. His zeal was ^* calmly
fervent/' his deportment loving and unobtrusive, his piety child-
like and devout. During the twenty-six years of his life as a
Supernumerary, he remitted no duty of a minister for which he
liad strength ; and was remarkably useful in some branches of
pastoral work. As the leader of four classes weekly, in the
Lambeth and Brixton-Hill Qrcuits, he rendered important
service for many years ; in that capacity, some prominent members
of our Societies came under his care, who have acknowledged
themselves indebted to him for a profitable example of Christian
attainment and practice, and for spiritual teaching and influence
which yielded them much profit and delight. He was always
ready with kind words for his brethren in the ministry, and ceased
not to pray for them when he could no longer labour with them.
Eventually, his mind became unable to take a lively interest in
" things present,^' but it awakened in ready and loving response
to the name of Jesus, and at recollections of happy work for Him
in days of vigour. Throughout nearly sixty-two years of minis-
terial life, he '* kept the faith,'' and on January 25th, I87I, in
the eighty -ninth year of his age, peacefully entered into the rest
of them that are " with the Lord."
(16.) Daniel Strickland Tatham ; who was born in Not-
tingham, in the year 1793. His parents were active members of
the Wesleyan-Methodist Society, and are still remembered for
their valuable services to Methodism in their native town. By
them he was dedicated to God from his birth. His conversion
took place very early in life. Fully persuaded that he was called
of God to preach the Gospel, he entered the Wesleyan-Methodist
ministry in the year 1821, and continued in its full work until
the year 1841. From this time to the end of his life he was
compelled by failing health to remain a Supernumerary. He
always availed himself, however, of every opportunity of doing
good, and preached, visited the sick, and met his class as his
strength permitted. He was a man of studious habits, — habits in
which he persevered, notwithstanding weakness and pain, to the
last. He was a diligent student of the Word of God, more
especially of its prophetic parts. There was considerable originality
in many of his views of truth, and as he formed his opinions with
care and deliberation, he held them with tenacity. As a preacher,
his style was expository ; and his pulpit labours were acceptable
and useful. He was a man of gentle spirit, and of blameless
reputation ; preserving to the end a childlike simplicity of character
that made him beloved of all who knew him. He bore his long
affliction with patience, frequently giving expression to his faith in
the atonement of Jesus Christ, and to his *' hope of the glory of
God.'' His last words were —
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" My Jesus to know, and feel His blood flow,
'Tis life everlasting, 'tis heaven below."
He died January 27th, I87I, in the seventy-eighth year of his age.
(16.) John Lambert ; who was born at Cradley, in Worcester-
shire, in the year 1810, and died at Alderley-Edge, February Ist,
I87I' His youth was passed in a Christian home and under godly
discipline. At the age of fourteen he was converted to God, and
became a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist Society. He was
early called to preach the Gospel, and in the year 1832 entered
the ministry. In the outset of his career he gave abundant
promise of those high qualities by which he was afterwards
distinguished. His estimate of ministerial responsibility, and of
the solemn issues involved in preaching the Gospel, led him to
make the most careful preparation before entering the pulpit : he
worked hard to be an emcient ambassador of Christ. Nor did he
aim at high excellence in vain. Those who knew him in his
prime pronounce him to have been a most powerful preacher. His
views of Christian doctrine, and of Church-polity, were broad,
well-defined, and in accordance with the teaching of Inspiration.
While loyal to Methodism, he was no bigot. He took great
interest in Foreign Missions, and frequently advocated their
claims. His brethren showed their confidence in his judgment
and integrity by appointing him Superintendent of large Circuits,
and ultimately Chairman of a District. Urbane, yet dignified,
there was that in his demeanour which won affection whilst it
commanded respect. In enfeebled health, he was appointed by the
Conference of I87O to the Alderley-Edge Circuit. Here the
insidious disease which had been for some time undermining his
constitution, revealed its fatal character ; but his attitude in the
presence of death was calm and assured. The few words he spoke
betokened the serenity of his spirit. He said to his friends, '^ The
Lord has laid His finger upon me, but His love is a balm to my
heart.^^ And in a later stage of his complaint, he was heard to
say, as if in a soliloqu)r, " Bom into a world of spirits."" At last
his Redeemer called him away, and in willing response he arose to
join " the Church of the first-born.*" A faithful servant of God,
he rests from his labours, and his works follow him.
(I7.) Henry Oldfield ; who was blessed with godly parents,
members of the Wesleyan-Methodist Society, whose example had
great influence over him when but a child. He oflen referred
with pleasure to their prayers and advice. On a Sabbath evening
in 1844, under the ministration of the Rev. John Rattenbury, in
Ancoats chapel, Manchester, he gave himself to God, and received
the knowledge of salvation by the remission of sins. In 1851
he entered the Institution at Didsbury, whence he was sent as a
supply to Wigan. After sixteen years' useful labour in other
Circuits, he returned to Wigan as Superintendent, and there
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terminated his ministerial career. As a preacher, he was practical,
fervent, and useful. He had many seals to his ministry. His
last text was, '^ Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt
be saved."*^ In pastoral visitation, and attention to the sick and
dying, be was indefatigable. It is believed that in visiting the
wards of the Union Workhouse he caught the fever, which proved
fatal to him. He was a true and consistent friend, cherishing to the
last his earthly associatioq^ particularly those formed with his
College companions. He had a true manliness, which was com-
bined with an admirable gentleness. He was ever affectionate
and unselfish, and his Christian cheerfulness threw a joy around
his family circle. The salvation of his children lay near to his
heart. A few days before his death, he said to Mrs. Oldfield,
"Where shall we meet?*" "In heaven," she replied. He
added, " But the children ! I shall want the children.**^ His
short but severe affliction terminated on February 15th, I87I, in
the forty-fifth year of his age.
(18.) Richard Chapman; who was born at Patrington, in
the year 1815. He was brought to God at the age of tliirteen,
and ten years afterwards was accepted by the Conference as a
candidate for our ministry. Afler three years spent in the
Theological Institution at Hoxton, where his cheerful and
kindly disposition endeared him to his fellow-students, and to
the officers, he was sent to a Circuit. He was ordained at the
Conference of 1843 ; and two years later was appointed the first
Methodist missionary to the seamen on the Thames. In this
work, in which he was active and zealous, he spent three useful
years. He was a plain, earnest, and acceptable preacher, and a
kind and sympathizing pastor. He paid special attention to the
young, and was generally beloved by the people of his charge in
the various Circuits in which he laboured. His last illness was
sudden and brief; not until two or three days before his death
was he apprehensive that it Would have a fatal termination. His
whole mind then became fixed on " things above.^' He died in
the faith, February 26th, I87I, in the fifty-sixth year of his age,
and the thirty-second of his ministry.
(19.) Ebenezer Morgak ; who was born at Pentwyd, near
Aberystwyth, South Wales, in 1818. He was favoured with godly
parents, and early religious advantages. At an early age the
Spirit wrought in his mind a conviction of sin, and led him to
the enjoyment of peace through believing. He began to preach
while yet young; and, devoting himself entirely to his Master's
will, was the means of turning many souls to Christ. He entered
upon the Itinerancy in 184^3, from which time he laboured both
in South and North Wales with ability and acceptance. His
life was " an example of the believers, in word, in conversation,
in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity .'' His disposition and
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manner were genial and kindly, and he was much beloved by the
people to whom he ministered. By diligent study he endeavoured^
to become a ^^ workman that needeth not to be ashamed."^ His
range of theological reading was extensive; his sermons were
clear, sound, and efTective, presenting truth to the mind, and
pressing it on the conscience, with aptitude and force. His
attachment to the institutions of Methodism was strong and
sincere. The Conference of 1869 appointed him to the Manchester
(Welsh) Circuit, where he laboured with zeal and success until
the time of his decease. Never had his services been more highly
prized than when the Head of the Church saw fit to remove him
to his eternal rest. During his illness no murmur escaped his
lips. To a relative he declared with calmness, *' I feel happi-
ness in the idea that in all my plans I have ' begun, continued,
and ended,^ not with a view to myself, but the good of souls and
the glory of God.'' He died on Sunday morning, March 26th,
I87I, in the fifty-third year of his age, and the twenty-eighth of
his ministry.
(20.) John Hobkirk; who was born at Stockton-on-Tees,
On the removal of his parents to Newcastle-on-Tyne, he was
admitted into the Royal Jubilee School, whence he was selected
by a firm of solicitors as clerk. He remained with them until his
religious convictions induced him to give up his situation rather
than discharge the work which his employers required him to do
on the Lord's day. He attended the Wesleyan chapel with his
parents, who had identified themselves with Methodism for many
years, and under the preaching of the Rev. John Knowles he
was led to seek the forgiveness of his sins, and to devote himself
to the service of God. At the age of eighteen he felt himself
called to preach the Gospel, and encouraged by some influential
friends, accepted an engagement on a Mission-station in North-
umberland. He afterwards offered himself to the Conference as
a candidate for our ministry, and was accepted. He was through
life a diligent and careful reader. His preaching talents were
most respectable, and his sermons, though simple and unpre-
tending, gave evidence of thoughtful preparation. His heart
was in his work, and often at the close of a day of impassioned
toil he would say, ** that he had given all the strength he had to
the Lord,'' In administering the affairs of a Circuit he was
judicious and successful. Unflinching in his fidelity to principle,
he was nevertheless of a kind and genial spirit, which even in
troublous times preserved the peace of the Church. He was a
faithful, unselfish colleague, and a firm and affectionate friend.
He modestly shrunk from observation, but those who knew him in
the home circle could not fail to admire his devotion as a husband,
a father, and a Christian. In the prime of life, Mr. Hobk' '
was compelled by severe affliction to retire from active work.
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though he felt keenly his necessitated seclusion, he never
murmured, enduring with exemplary patience the will of God.
To ministers and friends who visited him he spoke often of the
nearness of his Master, and humbly professed his faith in the
merits of Christ alone. Through ten years of suffering he
patiently waited the I^ord^s coming, and at length his happy
spirit passed away to the rest that *^ remaineth to the people of
God." He died at Northampton, March 30th, I87I, in the
fifly-eighth year of his age, and the thirty-seventh of his ministry.
(21.) Joseph Spencer ; who was born at Selby, in the year
181 9. He was converted to God, and became a member of the
Wesleyan-Methodi^t Society, in very early life. He began to
preach the Gospel when about eighteen years of age, but when it
was suggested to him that he should offer himself for the full work
of the ministry, he was deterred by the humble estimate which he
entertained of his abilities. It was not until the year 1847, when
he had become a widower, and successive bereavements had leflt him
with only one surviving child, that he was accepted by the Con-
ference as a probationer. His first appointment was to the
Merthyr-Tydvil Circuit, upon which he entered with the intense
earnestness and zeal which distinguished him to the last. Here
he was made in a very marked degree instrumental in the con-
version of souls ; and the same honour from God accompanied his
ministry in the Circuits to which he was subsequently appointed.
But in the course of years the ** labours more abundant "" to
which he devoted himself, seriously affected his health and im-
paired his constitution. At the Conference of I87O he was
compelled to seek rest as a Supernumerary, though it was hoped
his retirement would be only for one year. He continued, how-
ever, rapidly to decline, and died, in the island of Guernsey, on
March 30th, I87I, in the fifty-second year of his age, and the
twenty-fourth of his ministry. He was a man of amiable but
manly spirit, of fervent and intelligent piety, and his whole walk
and conversation were such as became the Gospel of God. As a
preacher, he was clear and pointed in the statement and exposition
of Divine truth. "Christ crucified ^^ was his great theme, and
the unction from above was his great power. Often, as in the
case of Peter, while he yet spake, " the Holy Ghost fell on all
them which heard the word.**' He lived for one object, the winning
of souls to Christ; and from the various Circuits in which he
travelled many will be *' the crown of his rejoicing in the day of
the Lord." When very near his death, he said, " If I could
preach once more, I would declare the power and preciousness of
Christ^s blood as I have never done before.'' Many times he
repeated, while his voice became more and more enfeebled, " I
want to sing the praises of God. I want to shout * Hallelujah to
the Lamb!'''
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(22.) Edward Salisbury Evans ; whb was born at Holywell,
Flintshire, January 17th, 1841. When about seventeen years of
age, he was convinced of sin, and found peace with God. Under
the influence of love to Christ, he applied himself to the improve-
ment of his mind, and became an earnest preacher of the Gospel.
He was a diligent student of the Sacred Scriptures, and thought
deeply upon the things of God. His sermons were original,
pointed, and practical. At the last Conference he was appointed
to the Brighton Circuit. In consequence, however, of severe
affliction, he was not permitted to enter upon this new sphere of
labour. He endured excruciating pain with great fortitude and
resignation, and when informed that his illness would shortly
terminate in death, remarked, '^ God knows what is best ; I have
no fear of dying, and wish only to praise the Lord.^' He died at
Lowestoft, April 11th, I87I5 deservedly beloved and greatly
lamented.
(23.) Elijah Toyne ; who was born April 7th, 1805, in the
neighbourhood of Sheffield, and was converted to God in 1819.
He entered our ministry in 1830, his first appointment being to
Negombo, in the island of Ceylon. In Ceylon Mr. Toyne spent
ten years, and during the whole of this period was a most diligent
worker in every department of the Mission. He was an effective
preacher in the Singhalese and Portuguese languages, as well as
in English, and, in conjunction with his excellent wife, did much
to promote the improvement and elevation of the native females.
His pulpit ministrations were of a superior order, his sermons
being rich in evangelical truth, marked with careful thought,
delivered with energy, and attended with Divine unction. His
pastoral duties were discharged with affection and fidelity ; and,
in the different spheres in which he laboured, he was in an
eminent degree '* an example of the believers in word, in conver-
sation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.'^ At the last
Conference, having completed his fortieth year of active service,
Mr. Toyne became a Supernumerary, and selected North Shields
as his place of residence. H^re he continued to occupy himself in
the work of the Lord until within a few days of his death ; and
here, by his pure and simple manners, and his godly conversation,
he secured a high degree of affection and respect. He departed
this life in great peace, on Monday, May 16th, I87I, in the
sixty-seventh year of his age, and the forty-first of his ministry.
(24.) John Plant Sumner ; who was born at Cowick, in
Yorkshire, February 7th, 1810. His parents were persons of
devoted piety, and identified themselves actively with Methodism
in the village in which they lived. At a very early age he was
apprenticed to a wholesale firm in Manchester, where he imme-
diately connected himself with the congregation worshipping in
Oldham-Street chapel, and with the Sunday-school associated v* '
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it. When he first became a Sunday-school teacher he had not
experienced a change of heart ; it was, however, the custom for
each teacher to employ a short time every Sunday afternoon in
conversing closely with his scholars upon the duty and privilege
of personal dedication to God. His sense of utter inability to
perform this part of his duty led him earnestly to seek for himself
the pardon of his sins. Having obtained peace with God, he
drew up a form of covenant between himself and God, from the
terms and spirit of which he never afterwards swerved. Although
prospects of worldly prosperity were presented to him if he would
embark in business, yet he ^* conferred not with flesh and blood,^
but, cheerfully and humbly obeying the Divine call, offered him-
self as a candidate for our ministry. His sermons were sound,
solid, and forceful, his words being exceedingly well chosen.
During his early ministry, especially, his efforts in the pulpit were
characterized by striking earnestness and fervour. He was very
early appointed to the office of Superintendent, and justified^ the
confidence reposed in him by a careful, conscientious, wise,* and
successful administration of the affairs of the Circuits committed to
his trust. In December of last year, Mr. Sumn^ was bereaved
of her who had been for many years his true " helpmate.**^ From
this heavy stroke he appeared unable to rally ; and very shortly
after this bereavement a painful disease set in, which rapidly
assumed a serious form, and compelled him, though very reluc-
tantly, to relinquish his usual loved employ. He retained,
however, his cheerfulness and serenity to the very last ; and only
a short time before the closing scene, said to the Rev. Ebenezcr
E. Jenkins, in a firm, sonorous voice, almost as though he were
preaching, *' I know Whom I have believed, and am persuaded
that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him
against that day.**' A little later he tried to sing, " I the chief of
sinners am,^^ to an old tune, which was a memory of earlier years,
and unknown to any person present. He repeated again and
again, " But Jesus died for me ;" and in a few hours more, on
Sunday morning, June 11th, 1871, he literally ** fell asleep in
Jesus.**'
(25.) Charles Janion ; who was bom at Bradley-Orchard,
Cheshire, July 5th, 1796. His parents were pious, and endea-
voured to train him to serve God ; but it was not until he was
eighteen years of age that he fully yielded himself to the Lord
Jesus. In the year 1819, under the constraining influence of
love to Christ and to the souls of men, he offered himself for
Foreign Missionary service. He was accepted by the Conference,
and appointed to the West Indies, where he laboured for nine
years with great acceptance and success. His health failing, he
returned to this country in 1828 ; and for many years laboured
faithfully and zealously. As a pastor, he was the means of doing
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much good, and cheerfully ministered to the comfort of the sick
and dying. In 1857 he was compelled by failing health to retire
from the active work of the ministry. In the more retired sphere
which he now occupied he delighted, so far as his strength per-
mitted, to preach the Word, and to engage in pastoral visitation.
His last illness was short; but through the mercy of God he
suffered little or no pain, and his end was very peaceful. Some
of his last expressions were, "Jesus is precious."" " Come, Lord
Jesus."^ "Victory! victory!" He entered into his Masters
joy on June 13th, I87I, in the seven ty-fifth year of his age, and
the fifty-second of his ministry.
(26.) Joseph Irwin Page ; who was born, of pious parents,
in Norwich, January 9th, 1835. He was deeply convinced of
sin under a sermon preached by the Rev. John Rattenbury, and
soon afterwards entered into " the glorious liberty of the children
of God."" In 1858 he was admitted into the Wesleyan- Methodist
ministry, and throughout his career he sought to approve himself
unto God ^* a workman that needeth not to be ashamed."" His
preaching was earnest, practical, affectionate, and successful. As
a pastor, he was greatly beloved and esteemed. He was a man
of sterling integrity. Single in his aim, he ever sought the glory
of his Master by entire consecration to His service. His decease
was sudden, but peaceful, and, indeed, triumphant. He spoke of
"angels waiting to bear his spirit to the realms of Kght,'' and
often said, " I am going home; I shall soon be in heaven.**'
Almost his last words were, " The end is come. Glory be to
God ! Glory be to God ! '' He died of malignant fever, — caught
in the discharge of his pastoral duties, — June 16th, I87I, in the
thirty-seventh year of his age, and the thirteenth of his ministry.
(27.) Thomas Shepherd; who was born in Sunderland,
July 10th, 1845. From a child he sought the company of /he
pious, but it was not until the year 1860 that he was converted to
God. He joined the Wesleyan- Methodist Society, and soon
became a devout prayer-leader, an earnest Sunday-school teacher,
and a zealous and useful Local-preacher. Yielding to the urgent
request of the ministers and officers of the Circuit in which he
lived, as well as to his deep conviction of duty, he offered himself
as a candidate for the ministry, and was accepted by the Conference
of 1868. He was a diligent student, and carefully prepared his
sermons. His public ministry was characterized by great earnest-
ness and power. Afler his return from the last May District
Meeting, he felt unwell, but continued his usual ministerial work
until within a fortnight of his death. He died at Shiffnal, Salop,
on Thursday morning, June 29th, I87I, in the twenty-sixth year
of his age, and the third of his ministry.
(28.) Henry Stocker Elvinr ; who was born in the ye^-
1813. From a child he knew the Holy Scriptures, sav
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beauty of his Saviour^s character, and was deeply impressed with
the scheme of human redemption. When about fourteen years of
age, he believed ^^ with his heart unto righteousness ; and with
his mouth made confession unto salvation.^ In 1863 he was sent
to the Richmond Institution, where he spent three happy and
profitable years. He entered on Circuit work in the spirit of
entire consecration to the Divine Head of the Church, and
retained that spirit during his short ministerial course. Though
he often suffered from physical weakness and pain, he diligently
attended to the various branches of his duty, and especially to
pastoral visitation. His visits were highly valued by the sick, and
he had great influence with the young. His spirit was eminently
meek and devout. He loved Christ with '^ a pure heart, fer-
vently : '^ his peaceful trust in God was never lost. He preached
within a week of his death ; and his end was most triumphant.
Some of his last expressions were, *^ I am going home ;^ ^^ It is
delightful to die with Jesus ; '^ " Death is like a beautiful river.''
He died, July 25th, ISyi, at Newport, Monmouthshire.
(29.) MosEs Rayner ; who was born in Manchester, October
29th, 17^8, and died, during the session of Conference in the
same city, in the eighty-third year of his age. His early sense
of Divine things was deep and serious, and his conduct obedient
and orderly. Removal, necessary for the convenience of his trade,
threw him into perilous associations. The strong temptations
that beset him being no longer counteracted by pure home
influences, issued not only in spiritual decline, but in positive vice.
Happily his first intemperance was his last. His sorrowing
mother came to look upon him : not a word did she speak, but the
grief and love that were blended in her glance smote him with
such a sense of guilt and shame, that, as in a moment, his heart
was broken for sin and broken from it. Thenceforth he humbly
sought the mercy of God. Affliction laid him low ; through long
hours of waiting he watered his couch with his tears ; at length
he was strengthened to believe, and so powerfully were the words,
" Thy sins be forgiven tliee," borne in upon his soul, that he
could not but burst aloud into singing, —
" My God, I am Thine, what a comfort Divine,
What a blessing to know that my Jesus is mine!"
As health returned, a new desire stirred him, best uttered in the
words, —
•* O for a trumpet voice.
On all the world to call ! "
One night, as he walked, deeply meditating on his duty in this
matter, the words, " Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the
glory of the I^ord is risen upon thee,"'* came as a sure message to
his soul, giving him such a consciousness of Divine vocation, that
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the sense of unpreparedness and unworthiness could no longer hold
him back from the work. Mr. Rayner's itinerant ministry commenced
with his appointment to Bermuda, in 1814, and was continued by
faithful labours in various parts of the West-Indian field until
1833. Throughout the fierce persecution which befell our
missionaries in Barbadoes, he bore obloquy with meekness,
returned love for hatred, and was driven from no duty by fear ;
but pursued a course of conduct that was at once faithful and
prudent. After the state of his health had compelled his return
to England, he diligently served the cause of God in various
Circuits until 1851, when increasing infirmities caused him to
become a Supernumerary. He was a man of devout spirit and
deep humility. His sermons were carefully prepared ; sound in
doctrine, lucid in statement, and accompanied with an unction
that made them a blessing to many. As a Superintendent, he
was kind, judicious, and painstaking. During the years of
retirement, so far as his ability reached, he was a willing helper of
his brethren. He cared for the Lord's flock, was a frequent
visitor in the chambers of the sick and the homes of the poor. He
was a valuable leader of several classes, and an edifying example
to the whole Society. His enjoyment of the means of grace was
great, and his attendance most regular upon those public ordi-
nances which he could no longer conduct. Through his final
illness, his dependence upon God was childlike and cheerful. To
one who spoke to him of the fourscore years of his life well spent,
he replied; "Of what I have been, I may not boast; for what
God has done for me I ought to be thankful ; but my present
happiness is a sure trust in the mercy of God through Christ."
When reminded of the approach of Conference, and asked if he
would not like to be there, he replied, *^ Likes and dislikes are
not for me now ; but submission." To be saved from all sin,
conformed to the whole will of God, and fully prepared for
heaven, was his constant prayer. It was answered. He was
enabled to bear witness that in weakness, restlessness, and pain,
the one cry of his heart was, '' Good is the will of the Lord."
His common petition had been, " May it be our meat and drink
to do Thy will !" It was observed that in the last vocal prayer
he uttered on earth, the form was beautifully altered into a
testimony of fulfilment : — " It is our meat and drink to do Thy
win." He fell asleep in Jesus, July 29th, I87I.
(30.) William Sharpe; who was born at Gillingham, in the
Rochester Circuit, on May 16th, I788. When a young man, he
was induced to go to a Methodist chapel, and was deeply con-
vinced of sin ; he attended all the means of grace, and soon
obtained the pardon and peace of which he felt the need. After
his conversion and call to the ministry, he commenced his labours
at Rye, in the year 1813, and for thirty-seven years dischar*^
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all the duties of his office with fidelity and zeal. His ministry
was impressive and acceptable ; his sermons were clear, terse, and
thoroughly evangelical. His disposition was cheerful, and his
manners pleasant; and possessing a well-stored mind, and a
happy art of imparting knowledge, he was always an agreeable and
edifying companion. The culture and. refinement of his mind,
however, were only known and appreciated by his most intimate
friends. The estimation in which he was held by his brethren
led to his appointment to the Chairmanship of the Norfolk
District, at a period of unusual difficulty and trial. The effisct
upon his mind, however, was such that he was under the necessity
of retiring from the full work of the ministry, and for some time
his health was in a very precarious state. After a few years'
complete rest and retirement, he was again enabled, by the blessing
of God, as a Supernumerary minister, to engage in the work of
preaching Christ, and this he did with great comfort to himself
and much profit to the people. The last few years of his earthly
life were spent at Lytham, in the midst of kind and appreciating
friends. On the 1 6th of last March he was seized with paralysis
whilst about to address a public * meeting. He lingered till the
morning of August 53rd, I87I, when he peacefully fell asleep in
Jesus, in the eighty-fourth year of his age, and the fifty-ninth of
his ministry.
2. In Ireland^ hix ; viz., —
(1.) Charles Lynn Grant ; who was born near Terryhugan,
in the Tandragee Circuit. Under the watchful care of pious
parents, his youth was spent in the fqar of the Lord. As he
approached manhood, prevented by severe suffering from taking
his accustomed share in the labours of his father's farm, he sought
in books occupation for his earnest spirit. But his afflictions
served a still better end. Being much alone, serious thought and
self-examination led to his submitting his soul to the regenerating
grace of God, and soon after he began to take part in the prayer-
meetings held in the neighbourhood, and manifested a growing
desire to bring sinners to Christ. In 1846 the Conference
accepted him as a candidate for our ministry. Quick of appre-
hension, a diligent reader, a vigorous thinker, and of retentive
memory, Mr. Grant speedily became well furnished for ** every
good word and work." Intensely alive to the interests of souls,
and fervid in temperament, his pulpit discourses, for their clear-
ness and force of argument, and passionate earnestness of appeal
to the conscience, were often all but overwhelming. Thoughtful
and far-seeing in all things bearing on the interests of the Church,
^«^dy and skilful in debate, he rapidly gained a prominent
our Church-councils. Gifled with a keen insight into
laturc, and habitually a diligent student of history, secular
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and ecclesiastical his lectures on popular topics having relation to
the interests of religion were highly attractive and edifying; and
in the social circle, his varied stores of information, lively manner,
and generous spirit, endeared him to all who knew him intimately.
During the last year of his ministry it became painfully apparent
that his health was rapidly giving way ; and after months of
severe suffering, rising occasionally well nigh to agony, he passed
away, revealing the deep sense which he felt of security in his
Saviour's love, by whispering with his failing breath, *' Under-
neath are the everlasting arms.'" He died, July 9th, 1870, in the
forty-seventh year of his age, and the twenty-fifth of his ministry.
(2.) John Samuel Bassett, of the Carlow Circuit ; who was
born at Coolfaney, in the County Wicklow. He was blessed with
pious parents, who were careful to train him up in reverence for
God and Divine things. From his earliest years he was deeply
serious, and had a strong impression that he should one dayl
preach the Gospel. His conversion to God took place at the
close of his sixteenth year, chiefly through the ministry of the
Rev. Thomas Guard. On his obtaining a sense of the Divine
favour, he hastened to the class-room, and there told what God
had done for him. After some years of active service, in different
departments of Christian work, he entered the ministry in 1865.
As a preacher, he was studious, zealous, and full of promise. His
sermons, marked by deep thought and careful preparation, and
delivered with much earnestness and unction, were profitable to
all, and a special blessing to many. Asa pastor, he was faithful,
sympathizing, and greatly beloved. In March, I87O, while
returning home at night from a country appointment, he was
suddenly seized with severe haemorrhage of the lungs, which
completely prostrated his strength, and though hopes were enter-
tained of his recovery, he gradually sank. But in the ^^full
assurance of faith ^' he gave himself up wholly to the disposal of
his Lord, and in calm tranquillity awaited His will ; till, on the
morning of September 26th, I87O, while with faltering voice he
tried to say, ** All is bright yonder,^ his ransomed spirit passed
away to mingle with that brightness, in the thirty-third year of his
age, and the sixth of his ministry.
(3.) Henry Geddes; was bom near Florencecourt, in the
Manorhamilton Circuit, in the year 1805. He was converted to
God when about twenty years of age, and soon afterwards began
to exercise his gifts by calling sinners to repentance. He was
received as a probationer for our Itinerant ministry in 1832. On
the various Circuits and Mission-stations to which he was subse-
quently appointed, his godly spirit and genial manner endeared
him to a wide circle of acquaintances ; while his faithful and
affectionate preaching of " Jesus Christ and Him crucified,"" won
•many souls who will be his "joy and crown " of rejoicing in the
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day of the Lord Jesus. During his last illness his sufferings were
occasionally very severe^ but no murmur escaped his lips. In
him ''the work of righteousness was peace, and the efi^ect of
righteousness, quietness and assurance.'^ He died at Clifden, in
the full triumph of faith, October 7th, I87O, in the sixty-fifth year
of his age, and the thirty-ninth of his ministry.
(4.) Robert Masaroon, D.D. ; who died on March 3rd,
ISyij in his eighty-second year, being the fifty-ninth of his
ministry. Bom and brought up in Londonderry, he was admitted
on trial into our Society in his eighteenth year. In 1811 he was
accepted as a candidate for the work of the Christian ministry,
and the next year was sent to the Drogheda Circuit. From that
period till 1859, when he obtained leave of the Conference to
become a Supernumerary, he prosecuted with untiring diligence,
in some twenty different Circuits, the toils incident to our ministry
t in Ireland. The leading traits of his character were a gentleness,
which sometimes verged on timidity, but which was counteracted
by great conscientiousness in the discharge of the duties devolving
on him ; a prudence and caution that protected him from giving
just occasion of offence, even to those with whom he came in
contact in the administration of our discipline, of which he was at
once a faithful and safe administrator. With these were combined
an earnest love for study, especially of the Holy Scriptures,
urging him on to such acquisitions as greatly enriched his care-
fully-made preparations for the pulpit, and rendered him a useful
guide to young men^n their endeavours to become acquainted
with the originals of the Sacred Text. He was also a willing and
efficient advocate in the pulpit and on the platform of the interests
of that noble institution, the British and Foreign Bible Society,
and others having similar objects. The style of his public
addresses was always clear, correct, and chaste, and in private
conversation he was a most agreeable and instructive companion.
In the various official positions assigned to him by his brethren.
Dr. Masaroon rendered good service to the Church, and many
will have occasion to remember the punctuality and kindness
which he manifested in the discharge of the duties of an office
which he held for several of the last years of his life, and up to its
close, that of Treasurer in Ireland of the Annuitant Society and
Auxiliary Fund. The death of his beloved wife, which preceded
his own decease by about a year, broke down his remaining
strength ; and, after having suffered two or three slight attacks of
paralysis, he closed his useful life in Dublin, amongst sympathiz-
ing friends, his latest breath being spent in the utterance of the
cry, *' Come Lord Jesus ! come quickly ! "' By his removal from
our branch of the Church we have lost a scholar and a gentleman,
as well as a Christian minister.
(5.) Hknry Ebenezkr Henry; who was born in Galway,
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in 1839. He was blessed with a pious parentage, as his father
and maternal grandfather were Wesleyan ministers. He was,
both by precept and example, brought up '* in the nurture and
admonition of the Lord."*' Accordingly, at an early period of life,
he was the subject of strong religious conviction, and when about
fourteen years of age, he experienced the joys of pardoning and
sanctifying grace. The gracious witness of his adoption he lost,
but soon regained. Deeply convinced that God had called him
to preach the Gospel, at the age of twenty, he resigned his
secular employment, that he might devote himself wholly to
preparation for the work of the ministry. As a preacher, his
style was chaste, his manner solemn and earnest, and his discourses
were invested with a freshness' which rendered them attractive.
By faithful preaching, and by attention to pastoral duties, he
secured the esteem, and gained the affection of the people of his
charge. During his last illness, especially, his *^ conversation
was in heaven."" In the very trying circumstances in which he
was placed — about to leave a wife and infant children in a strange
land — he felt and expressed unshaken confidence in the wisdom
and love of his Heavenly Father. Some of his last words were : —
" Me for Thine own Thou lov'st to take,
In time and in eternity : •
Thou never, never, wilt forsake
A helpless worm that trusts in Thee."
After a lingering illness, he fell asleep in Jesus, on April 24th,
I87I, in the thirty-third year of his age, and the ninth of his
ministry, at Macminsville, Tennessee, United States, whither he
had gone by medical advice, hoping to recover his health. His
mortal remains lie in the same grave with those of his sainted
father-in-law, Robert Wallace.
(6.) John Greer ; who was born near Rathmelton, in the
County Donegal. When a mere child he was taken to class-
meeting by a faithful leader, and while yet a lad he gave himself
to God, and was employed in holding prayer-meetings and
preaching services. He entered upon the Methodist Itinerancy
in the year 1B26. In spirit he was social and genial. He was
thoroughly honest, and highly honourable in all the relations and
circumstances of life. As a preacher, he clearly apprehended
his subject, lucidly expounded it, arranged it in natural order,
and applied it with affectionate earnestness. He did not appeal
chiefly to the feelings and passions, but rather aimed, by clear
and forcible statement of the truth, to commend himself •* to every
man^s conscience in the sight of God."" He did not write much
in the preparation of his discourses, but relied upon a facility to
command appropriate language at the time of their delivery.
His style was distinguished by plainness and perspicuity. Accept-
able, words, the true exponents of thoughts clearly conceived.
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came at his command, and ranged themselves in their proper
place in well compacted sentences. He was truly an *'able
minister of the New Testament.''' He occupied some of our most
important spheres of labour, and some of the most respon-
sible positions. He was remarkably conscientious in fulfil-
ling his appointments, for he never allowed any consideration of
personal ease, of social gratification or of distance, and very
seldom the inclement state of the weather, to interfere with
faithfully attending to them, so that the humblest and smallest
congregation in the Circuit might as confidently calculate upon
his presence as the largest and most intelligent. In his pastoral
intercourse he was kind and affectionate. The afflicted found in
him a friend who could sympathize with them in their trials, and
who could comfort them in their sorrows. Having for the length-
ened period of forty-five years laboured " in the word and doc-
trine,'^ the time was drawing nigh when the Master whom he loved
and served was about to receive His servant from the lower sanctuary
to worship in the upper temple. Our departed brother was
eminently ripening for that world of light and purity, though not
much in the habit of referring either to his trials or enjoyments.
At the last Lovefeast which he attended, he testified that he
never before experienced so much of the love of God, or enjoyed
nearer communion with his Heavenly Father. It was his desire
to be permitted to pass away from the field of active labour into
the blissful presence of his Lord. In this his gracious Master
indulged him. He preached for the last time on Sunday, May
21st, when the text selected was singularly appropriate, 1 Peter
i. 13 : " Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and
hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at
the revelation of Jesus Christ.'" All present felt that the matter
of the discourse, and the spirit of the preacher, were in harmony
with the solemn circumstances of a dying man preaching to dying
men. On the following Friday he was seized with a severe and
mortal illness, and all hope of recovery had to be abandoned.
After intense suffering, on the following Sabbath, the day of sacred
rest, his Divine Saviour said to him, " Come unto Me, and I
will give thee rest."" His released and rejoicing spirit entered into
that nobler rest above^ to spend an eternal Sabbath with the
glorified before the Throne.
3. In our Foreign Missions, three ; viz., —
(1.) Bartolommeo GuALTiERi ; who was born in 1821, in the
village of St. Martino a Corella, near Florence. His parents
destined him from early childhood for the Roman-Catholic priest-
hood ; and though, as he grew up, he manifested a decided
repugnance for the sacerdotal career, his objections were overruled,
and he was compelled to pursue the prescribed course of theo-
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logical study. Ordained priest as early as the rules of the
Romish Church permit, he was appointed to the parish of St.
Donato al Cistio, in the neighbourhood of his native place. Here
for some years he strove with the ardour of a sincere, though
unenlightened, soul, to fulfil the duties prescribed by the apostate
Church into whose ministry he had been thrust. But towards
the close of the year 1858, his conscience was smitten by the
Spirit of God, and feeling himself a lost sinner, he began to seek
with tears and trembling the salvation of his soul. At first he
thought to find peace in the rites and i^usterities of Romanism ;
but in vain : in spite of mass and penance, the anguish of his
spirit only deepened. Of the blessed moment when at length he
found the faith that justifies, he himself thus writes : *' One day
a light flashed through my soul, and a voice seemed to say to me,
' Dost thou not see, O unhappy man, that God has given thee
this inexorable law, in order that thou mayest feel the necessity
of a Saviour, and conscious in thyself of thy inability to obey it,
shouldst flee to Him Who has satisfied for thee its conditions and
its pains ?^ I opened my Bible, and there I read, ^ As Moses
lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of
Man be lifted up : that whosoever belie veth in Him should not
perish, but have eternal life.** In that day my heart rejoiced with
^ joy unspeakable." I also, stung by the serpent sin, looked unto
Christ, and found healing and life in Him.**" At that epoch,
abandonment of the Romish priesthood involved exile from the
Tuscan States, and Gualtieri was for some time' a wanderer in
the freer cities of Piedmont. But on the overthrow of the Grand-
Ducal Government in Tuscany, he returned to Florence, and
dedicated himself forthwith to the ministry of the Gospel of
Christ. Signor Gualtieri was a constant and prayerful student of
the Word of God ; his ministrations were for the most part
expository ; but whatever portion of the Divine Book furnished
the text of his discourse, Christ was ever " all and in all."*'
"Without blame'" in his private life, severely conscientious in all
his public relations, a diligent pastor, a kind-hearted friend, a faith-
ful disciplinarian, and an edifying and eloquent preacher, he has
left a name whose holy fragrance will long linger in the churches to
which he ministered. The last years of his life were years of
broken health and almost constant suffering. Yet he never
murmured. " The will of the Lord be done," was the expression
constantly on his lips; though, both as father and as patriot,
he felt it no small trial to be " cut off* in the midst of his
days,"" with wife and little ones unprovided for, and Italy's white
harvest-fields crying out for labourers. To the last his one con-
solation was in the blessed Book — constant companion of his
weary days and sleepless nights — whose saving truths it had been
his delignt in health to unfold to saint and sinner. He died in
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great suffering, but in the triumph of faith, April 8th, 1871« in
the fiftieth year of his age, and the eleventh of his ministry.
(2.) Charles Pickering ; who was a native of Salford.
From early life he was surrounded with the influences of Method-
ism, and was brought to the enjoyment of the Divine favour
while yet a youth. His educational; advantages were not of a
superior description, but his possession of religion exerted a
quickening influence upon his intellectual powers, and he was
stimulated to the pursuit of knowledge. He became a devoted
teacher in the Sunday-school, was subsequently employed, with
approval, as a Local-preacher, and at length was introduced to
the work of the Christian ministry, in which he laboured with
acceptance and usefulness. His course was brief. Enfeebled
health rendered his fulfilment of ministerial duties difficult and
irregular. It was recommended that he should be sent to a more
genial climate, and ultimately, under the direction of the Mis-
sionary Committee, he went to South Africa. Shortly after
his arrival, in connection with the first religious service he
attempted to conduct, he was seized with hsemorrhage, which
greatly prostrated him. His situation awakened the deepest
sympathy, and though among strangers, he received the most
assiduous and tender attentions. Expectations were entertained
favourable to his recovery, but a second attack of the same kind
extinguished the hopes which had been formed, and brought to a
sudden close a life which, had it pleased God to prolong it, would
have been of great value to the Church of Christ. Mr. Picker-
ing possessed a superior, cultivated, and elegant mind. His
thoughts were clear and correct, and expressed in language
singularly appropriate, transparent, and beautiful, awakening
the admiration and delight of those who listened to him. On
I lis pulpit preparations he bestowed the utmost care, and his
sermons were delivered with energy and animation. In personal
character, he was pure and blameless. A .tinge of melancholy
pervaded his spirit and demeanour, the result, no doubt, of weak-
ness and disease. He departed this life near Cape-Town, South
Africa, in the early part of the present year, being in the thirty-first
year of his age, and the ninth of his ministry.
(3.) Richard Haddy. Having been truly converted to God,
and approved as a consistent member of the Wesleyan-Methodist
Society, and a useful Local-preacher, he was constrained by the
love of Christ to offfer himself as a missionary to the heathen.
At the Conference of 1824, he was appointed to Southern Africa,
and laboured for many years with great diligence and success on
various stations in that widely-extended field. He acquired a
correct knowledge of the Dutch and Eafiir languages, in both of
which he preached the Word of Life with fluency and effect.
He endured great hardness as a soldier of Christ, and passed
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through many trying and difficult circumstances as a pioneer mis-
sionary. On his return to England, after twenty-seven years of
foreign service, he was appointed to several home Circuits, until
domestic affliction compelled him to become a Supernumerary.
He was a devout and godly man, and a faithful and diligent
minister, and in Southern Africa especially was much honoured
in the great work of winning souls for Christ. In his last
affliction he was sustained by the comforting influences of the
Holy Spirit. He died in great peace, in London, in the seventy-
fifth year of his age, and the forty-seventh of his ministry.
Q. V. Are there any objections to any of our Ministers, or
Preachers on Trial ?
A. They were examined^ one by one.
Q. VI. What persons, who were in full Connexion with the
Conference, have now ceased to be recognised as Ministers
among us ?
A. 1. Robert B. Kent, Samuel M. Brough, Philip
HocQUARD, Daniel Roderick, Watson Baxter, Edward
Brice, William Bantel, and William Shaw Kama, who
have voluntarily retired from our work.
2. Hugh Williams and John M.Morrill, who have also retired.
Q. VII. How are our Ministers and Preachers on trial
STATIONED for the ensuing year ?
A As follows ; viz., —
[N.B. Each of the places mentioned in these Stations, and numbered consecu-
tively from 1 to 714, is the head of a Circuit ; and the Minister first named, except
in the case of No. 3, is the SuperintendenL
The Superintendent and other Minister or Ministers, stationed in or appointed to
the several Circuits undermentioned, is and are appointed by the Conference to preach
and to perform all acU of religious worship and Methodist discipline, in each and
every one of the Wesley an -Methodist Chapels already erected, or to be erected,
in each Circuit respectively, within the space of twelve calendar months, at such
time or times, and in such manner, as to him or them bhali seem proper;
subject, nevertheless, to the Superintendent Minister.]
GREAT BRITAIN.
I.— THE FIRST LONDON DISTRICT.
1 London, {City-Road, <^c.,) George Bowden, William D. Tyack,
Frederick Woofenden, George H. Camburn.
German Mission, William H. Johnston, who shall act under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
London, Welsh, William Jones.
Conference-Office, Frederick J. Jobson, D.D., Book-Steward ;
Benjamin Frankland, B.A., Benjamin Gregory,
Editors.
Missionary Society, Elijah Hoole, D.D.. WMllinm B. Boyce, George
T. Perks, M.A., Luke H. Wiseman, M.A.
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(Secretary of the Conference), General Secreta-
ries; William Arthur, M.A., Honorary Secretary.
Home-Missions, 4*^., Charles Prest, General Secretary.
Metropolitan Chapel Building Committee, Gervase Smith, M.A.,
Secretary.
The Camp, Aldershot, Richard Hardy, Henry Epworth Thompson.
Sandhurst f Berks, Joseph 6. Alger, who shall act under the direc-
tion of the senior Minister at Aldershot.
Garrison and Naval Port of Malta^ William S. Caldecott, John
P. Lowe.
2 London, (Hoxton, ^c.,) James D. Brocklehurst, George T. Mor-
rison, William D. Sarjeant
3 London, {Islington, 8^c.,) John H. James, D.D., President of the
Conference : John W. Greeves, Arminius
Burgess, William O. Simpson, Stephen Parkes ;
James Allen (a), Supernumerary.
N.B. At the request of the President, John W.
Greeves is appointed the Superintendent of the
London, Islington, Circuit.
4 London, {Highbury, 8^c,,) John Walton, William J. Tweddle,
Robert N. Young.
Wood-Green and Seven Sisters* Road, Samuel F. Balch, Thomas
Feathers ton ehaugh ; John P. Johnson (Wood-
Green), Supernumerary.
5 London, {Stoke- Newington, S^c,,) John Hall, Samuel W. Chris-
tophers ; Walter Coates, Supernumerary.
6 London, {Hackneg, 8^c,,) John V. B. Shrewsbury, Walford Green,
William G. Dickin, Edward Burton ; Richard
Tabraham, Alfred Barrett, James Sutch,
Supernumeraries.
7 London, {Kentish- Town, S^c,,) Theophilus Woolmer, Thomas H.
Lomas ; Joseph HoUis, Supernumerary.
8 London, {Spitalfields, ^c.,) William Wilson (d), Robert CuUey.
9 London, {Bethnal-Green, ^c*,) T. Bowman Stephenson, B.A., who
shall change on one Sunday in every three weeks
with the Ministers of the Bow Circuit.
10 London, {St, George* s, ^c.,) George Maunder, James Doherty,
Joseph Howard (b).
Thames Mission, Thomas Hulme, Frederick Ewer.
11 London, {Bow, ^c,,) Samuel Lord, Allen Rees.
Mile-End-Road, James S. Cooke.
12 London, {Canning- Town,) Stephen Cox, who shall change on one
Sunday in every three weeks with the Minister
of the Stratford Circuit.
N.B. Alexander M'Aulay (Stratford) is appointed to
Home-Mission work in the East End of London.
13 Stratford, James H. Pawlyn, who shall act under the direction
of Alexander M'Aulay.
14 Barking and Romford, Jabez Palmer, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Minister
of the Southend and Leigh Circuit.
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15 Hertford and Bishop-Storiford, Charles £. Woolmer (Hertford),
John Mead (Bishop-Stortford).
16 Cambridge, Thomas Adams, Jonathan Henshall, Samuel R.
Williams (Saffron- Walden), John Stevinson
(Cottenham).
17 Chelmsford and Maldon, William Harley, William Pritchard
(Braintree), Arthur R. Humphreys (Great
Totham).
18 Southend and Leigh, J. Holland Brown.
19 Colchester, Samuel H. Wardley, William Gooderidge (Bright-
lingsea), Jahez Ingram ( Great-Ben tley).
20 Manningtree, Matthew Giles, Ebenezer Moulton (b) (Harwich),
William Ainsworth.
21 Ipswich^ John Watson (a), Henry H. Richmond (Wood-
bridge, Suffolk), W. Woodward Spencer.
22 St. Alton's, Thomas R. Jones, William Ludlow (Watford),
John Gibson (b) (Hemel- Hempstead).
23 Uxhridge and Rickmansworth, James H. Taylor (Rickmans worth),
Henry W. Catton.
N.B. The Home-Missionary Minister appointed to
Mile-End-Road shall act under the direction of
the Chairman of the District.
John H. James, D.D., President of the Conference,
Chairman of the District,
Theophilus Woolmer, Financial Secretary,
II.— THE SECOND LONDON DISTRICT.
24 London, {Great Queen-Street, ^c.,) Charles Hay don, Nicholas
Bishop, M.A., Henry Burton, B.A. ; Thomas
Jackson, Supernumerary.
25 London, {Southwark, ^c.,) Paul Orchard, Frederic Greeves, James
Yeames.
London, South- East, James Bransom.
London, {New- Cross,) Joseph Dixon.
26 London, {Lambeth, ^c,) Thomas M'CulIagh, John Rhodes (b),
John R. Gleave.
27 London, {Brixton-Hill, ^c.,) William H. Taylor, Joseph Bush
(Sydenham), John Kinnings (Lower Norwood) ;
William Shaw (a), William O. Booth (Penge),
Daniel Macafee, Richard Rymer, William
Butters, John Vine, William Exton, Luke
Tyerman, Supernumeraries.
28 London, {Mostyn-Road, ^c,,) John W. Silcox, Charles Crawshaw
(Walworth).
N.B. One of the Ministers in each of the two pre-
ceding Circuits shall, for this year, change on
one Sunday in every four weeks.
Theological Institution, Richmond Branch, George Osbom, D.D.,
Theological Tutor ; Daniel Sanderson, Governor
of the Institution- House ; William F. Moul-
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ton, M.A., Classical Tutor ; Marshall Hartley,
James Cooling, Assistant-Tutors.
29 Richmond, Alfred Mew ton ; George R. Osborn, Supernume-
rary.
30 London, (HindeStreet, ^c.,) Thomas James, Walter S. Nichol.
31 London, {St. John's-Wood, ^c.,) Francis W, Greeves, James J.
Wray, George Burgess j John Pearce (West
Finchley), Samuel Beard (Willesden Junction),
Supernumeraries.
Paddington, Alfred Marty n.
Nampstead, W. Wheatley Smith.
32 London, (Bayswater, <^c.,) Thomas M. Albrighton, John S. Banks,
Nehemiah Curnock (b) (Starch-Green).
33 London, {Chelsea, <^c.,) Thomas Nightingale, Robert Balshaw,
William Hudson ; John Bicknell, Supernumerary.
Education Department : —
George O. Bate (Westminster Training College),
Secretary of the Committee ; John Clulow,
Visitor of Day and Sunday Schools. Normal
Institution : frestminster Brtmch, James H . Rigg,
D.D., Principal. Battersea Branch, George W.
Olver, B.A., Principal.
34 Deptford, John Poulton, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of
the Blackheath and Southwark Circuits, alter-
nately ; John Dawson (New-Cross, Deptford),
Supernumerary.
35 Blackheath, Samuel Coley, Lancelot Railton (Greenwich) ;
Peter Cooper, Joseph Chapman, Supernumeraries.
36 Bromley, George Latham, George H. Bellamy (Lewisham) ;
John W, Cotton (Lewisham), James Calvert
(Bromley, Kent), Supernumeraries.
37 H^oolwich, John C. Pengelly, John Jackson (Chiselhurst),
John Bell (b) (Plumstead-Common).
38 Hammersmith, James Mayer, James P. Dunn (Brentford).
39 Ealing and Acton, Richard Roberts, John J. Sargent (Acton) ;
William Simpson (Harrow), Supernumerary.
40 Wandsworth, Charles H. Kelly, W. Theophilus Davison, M.A.
(Upper Tooting); Jacob Stanley, Joseph White-
head, Supernumeraries.
41 Croydon, Edward Lightwood, Samuel Lees, Jacob Stephen-
son, B.A. ; William H. Rule, D.D., Supernu-
merary.
42 Kingston and Cobham, Joseph Portrey, Alfred Llewellyn (Walton-
on-Thames).
43 Windsor, Charles Churchill, M.A., Alfred Sargent (Chertsey),
Thomas B. Jefferies (Maidenhead).
44 Hastings, W. Rodwell Jones, George R. Graham.
4.5 Sevenoaks, Thomas Jefferies, Theophilus L. Taylor.
46 Tunhridge-Wells, Frederick F. Woolley, Samuel S. Taylor (Tun-
bridge) ; John Knowles, Ph. D., Supernumerary.
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48 Brighton,
49 Worthing,
50 Guildfifrd,
51 Alton, (Hants,
Petersfield,
52 Redhill,
47 Lewes, James Taylor (a).
Eastbourne, James S. Hill, who shall change on one Sunday in
every six weeks with the Minister at Lewes ;
Matthew Cranswick, Supernumerary.
John M'Kenny, William H. Moseley ; William
Davenport, Supernumerary.
John Codd, Joseph H. Cadman (Shoreham).
Henry J. Sykes, Samuel Fogg.
) James Aldis, who shall change on one Sunday in
every two months with the Ministers of the
Guildford Circuit ; John Wood (Farnham,
Surrey), Supernumerary.
Andrew Baxter, who shall act under the direction of
the Chairman of the District.
William Burchell (Redhill), Charles Lester (Hor-
sham).
N.B. The Home-Missionary Ministers appointed
to London South-East, New-Cross, Paddington,
and Hampstead, shall act under the direction of
the Chairman of the District.
Gborob Osborn, D.D., Chairman of the District,
Frederic Greevfs, Financial Secretary,
III.— THE BEDFORD AND NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT.
53 Bedford and Ampthill, John Bonser, B:A., W. Fisher Clark
(Ampthill), John Burgess, Mark Guy Pearse ;
Peter Samuel, Rohert Maxwell, Supernumeraries.
54 Leighton-Buzzard, John Cooper, J. Smith Spencer, Joseph C.
Harrop ; James Lees, Supernumerary.
Peter Budd, Richard Eland (b), John J. Twells.
William Malpas, John W. Woodliffe.
Robert Dyson (a), James Greenland, William
Cumberland (Toddington).
John Bate, Henry J. Brookfield.
Thomas Baine, William S. Snow, Robert £.
Bambrough (Potton).
Joseph Simpson, James Hall Cummings (Baldock),
Michael Thompson.
61 St, Ives and Huntingdon, James Shearman, William O. Aldora
(Huntingdon), George Sanderson (Ramsey).
Robert Bond, William B. Dennis^ Joseph
Watkinson (Brixworth). ^
James Fisher, Robert B. Nightingale (Silverstone).
William Sanders, William Beadon.
William Hawken, who shall change on oire Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Daventry Circuit.
66 Newport'Pagnell^ Joseph Little (b), Thomas P. Spencer (Wol-
verton).
67 Higham-Ferrers, William Fox, James Cle|^g (Raunds).
55 Luton,
66 Hitchin,
57 Dunstable^
58 Aylesbury,
59 St, Neots,
60 Biggleswade,
62 Northampton^
63 Towcester,
64 Daventry,
65 Rugby,
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68 Wellingborough, George Oyston, James Monahan.
69 Kettering, Thomas Rodgers, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Market-Harborough Circuit ; Henry Fish, M. A.,
Supernumerary.
70 Market-Harborough, Thomas Gane, J. Reeves Brown.
71 Chatteris, James. H. Broadbent, B.A., William Griffith
(March).
72 Oundle, George Hobill, Nelson C. Hesk (Elton).
Robert Bond, Chairman of the District,
John Bonser, B.A., Financial Secretary.
IV.— THE KENT DISTRICT.
79* Canterbury,
Whitstable,
74 Faversham^
76
76
77
Rochester,
Gravesend,
Sheerness,
Henry Hay man, William J. Heaton ; William
H. Clarkson, Walter P. Garry, Supernumeraries.
Arthur Roberts, who shall change on one Sunday
in every month with the Ministers of the Can-
terbury Circuit.
Jonathan Dent, James F. Reynolds (Bougbton) ;
Walter P. Johns, Supernumerary.
Charles Hillard, Richard Woodfin(Brompton, Kent).
Joseph Little (a), William Seed (Dartford).
Alfred F. Abbott.
Henry Smallwood (a), John R. Hai^i^reaves
(Ramsgate) ; John Vercoe, Supernumerary.
Andrew Kessen, LL.D., Hugh P. Hughes, B.A.
William Meams, M.A., Benjamin Smith (b)
(Elham, near Canterbury).
John Vanes, Edward Bowman (Sandwich).
George Clement.
Thomas Stephenson, James George Cocks.
Jabez Iredale, who shall change on one Sunday in
every six weeks with the Minister of the Rye
Circuit.
Alfred Beresford.
Samuel W. Lawton, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Staplecross Circuit ; James Godden, Super-
numerary.
William Davison, George G. Huxtable.
Charles Bingant, who shall change on one Sunday in
^ every six weeks with the Minister of the Sheerness
Circuit ; John Wesley Dawson, Supernumerary.
Chatham Garrison, Ricbard W. Allen (Brompton, Kent).
The Camp, Shorncliffe, Benjamin Broadley (Sandgate, Kent).
John Vanes, Chairman of the District.
William Davison, Financial Secretary.
v.— THE NORWICH AND LYNN DISTRICT.
89 Norwich, Pascho Hoskins, Ralph W. G. Hunter, James S.
Bellman.
78 Margate,
79 Dover^
80 Folkestone,
81 Deal,
82 Rye,
83 Tenterden,
84 Ashford,
85 Staplecross,
86 Ticehurst,
87 Maidstone,
88 Sittingbourne,
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90 Bungay, John Locke, Thomas Orton (Lo(idon).
91 North' fValsham, Alfred Taylor, Charles O. Eldridge (Aylsham).
92 Yarmouth,
93 Lowestoft,
94 Yoxford,
95 Diss,
James Findlay, Alfred D. Cope.
Thomas Withington, John Leathley ; George
Ranyell (Southwold), Supernumerary.
George Gihson, who shall change on one Sunday
in every twelve weeks with the Ministers of the
Lowestoft Circuit.
William P. Peck, Samuel Brown (a) (Botesdale),
William K. Hardy ; Thomas Turner, Super-
numerary.
96 Attlehorough and New-Buchenham, Thomas G. Keeling (New-
Buckenham), George Edward Cutting (Attic-
borough).
97 Bunj St, Edmund* s^ Samuel Bowman, Samuel Simpson (b)
(Elmswell).
'JoBhua Johnson, who shall change on one Sunday
in every twelve weeks with the Ministers of
the Walsingham Circuit.
James Parkes, Thomas Ratcliffe, Thomas Clark.
Francis Barker, John Bouhaiii (East-Dereham).
Henry Brown, Frederick H. Smith TStoke-Ferry).
John Tesseyman, George Woodcock (Docking, near
Lynn).
Francis Hewitt, Humphrey Morrison.
George H. Chambers, James F. Belfield (Meth-
wold), Toft W. Cook.
Samuel Brocksop, Frederick M. Lowry.
Thomas Green, Jonathan Foster (Haddenham),
John Turner (Sutton), Elijah Sholl (Littleport).
Pascho Hoskins, Chairman of the District,
Jambs Findlay, Financial Secretary,
98 Holt,
99 Lynn,
100 Swaffham,
101 Downham,
102 Walsingham^
103 Wisheach,
104 Thetford,
105 Mildenhall,
106 Ely,
VI.— THE OXFORD DISTRICT.
107 Oxford, Richard Bell, J. Norton Vine (Woodstock).
108 High' Wycombe, William H. Lewis, John Skerratt.
William Brailey, Caleb Foster.
Philip B. Wamsley, Joseph Workman, Thomas W.
Johnstone (Grimsbury, Banbury) ; John Brown
(b) (Grimsbury, Banbury), John T. Yeates,
Supernumeraries. ^
John Mann, who shall change on one Sunday in
every quarter with the Ministers of the Banbury
Circuit
Joshua Duffill, John Kirtlau, Thomas Jenldn.
George Penman, Adam Hann.
... ^^^.,y^,j^.^, James Peet, Francis Truman (Lambournc).
115 Marlborough, Edward Barber, Henry Smith (Pewsey).
116 WatUngton, Samuel Lucas (b). John D. Clark (Wallingford).
109 Witney,
110 Banbury,
HI Kineton,
112 Newbury,
113 Reading,
114 Hungerford,
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117 Thame, William R. Dalby, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Watlington Circuit ; Paul Clarke, Super-
numerary.
118 Brackley, John Lamplough, James H. Marquand (Bicester).
119 Buckingham, Thomas Vinson, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Brackley Circuit
120 Chipping' NorUm, William Holds worth, John Burnett.
121 Stow-on-the-Wold, Joseph Milligan, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Chipping- Norton Circuit.
122 Swindon, Samuel Wesley, Edwin H. Tindall (Farringdon),
John P. Yates (New Swindon).
128 Wantage, Daniel G. Maillard, Joseph Cade (Harwell, near
Steventon).
124 Abingdon, Samuel Atkinson (a), who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Oxford Circuit.
Richard Bell, Chairman of the District, ,
Philip B. Wamblbt, Financial Secretary.
VII.— THE PORTSMOUTH DISTRICT.
125 Portsmouth, Joseph Lawton, Josiah Jutsum, Edward S.
Banham, Henry Watts.
Portsmouth Garrison, Joseph Wehster.
126 Gosport, John D. Thomas ; Robert Colman, Supernumerary.
127 Fareham, Edmund Maden, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Minister of the
Gosport Circuit.
128 Salisbury, Samuel Haigh, Henry Soper, William F. Faulding ;
Willijttn Tranter, Supernumerary.
129 Poole, George F. White, George C. Mayes (Bournemouth),
Theodore Bishop (Wareham).
130 Swanage, Frederick Barber, who shall change on one Sunday
in every month with the Ministers of the Poole
Circuit.
ISl Wimborne, Joseph Payne, Joshua Leadbeater (Cranboume);
John Wesley Button, Supernumerary.
1 82 Christehurch and Lymington, William Piggott, Joseph Robinson
(Lymington).
1S8 Newport, Isle of Wight, Samuel Atkinson (b), Thomas Dickin
(Ventnor), Henry Scholefield (Freshwater).
1«4 Ryde, Levi Waterhouse, Thomas Wenn (Cowes),01inthus
R. Bamicott (Sandown).
185 Southampton, James J. Prescott, James Osbom ; Thomas Payne,
-"" John T. Morley, Thomas Bate, Supernumeraries.
Chester, John Hornby, Samuel Adcock (Romsey).
ver, George E. Startup, Joseph Crowthcr (Whitchurch).
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138 Chiehetier, Samuel H. Tindoll, James Kilvington (Little-
hampton) ; Samuel Young (Bognor), Super-
numerary.
Joseph Lawton, Chairman of the DUtrieL
Samuel H. Tindall, Fituineial Secretary.
VIII.— THE CHANNEL-ISLANDS DISTRICT.
139 Ouernsetf, {Englishj) J. Lancaster Ball, Joseph C. HVright,
William D. L. Slack.
140 Guernsey and Sark^ {French,) William Nicolle, Philip G. Adair ;
George Leale, Supernumerary.
141 Aldemey, (English,) Owen VH Atkins.
142 Aldemey, (French,) Peter Lucas.
143 Jersey, (English,) John Tindall, John Perrett.
144 Jersey, (French,) Alfred J. Dupuy, Heller Le Rougetel, James L.
Ozanne, Thomas J. Desprds, One to be sent;
Philip Tpurgis, Philip Guiton, Philip Lo
Gresley, Supernumeraries.
John Tindall, Chairman of the District.
IX.— THE DEVONPORT DISTRICT.
145 Devonport, Samuel Brown (b), Edward Dodds, Robert J.
Andrew.
146 Plymouth, (Ebenezer,) William H. Comforth, Joseph B. Blanch,
John Crump (Ivy-Bridge) ; James Mitchell,
Supernumerary.
147 Plymouth, (Ktng-Street,) Nicholas Boyns, Richard Jenkin (Stone-
house, Devon).
148 Launceston, Thomas B. Butcher, Thomas B. Harrowell ; John
Walter (North- Petherwin), Supernumerary.
149 North Hill, Alexander Hoskings (Coad's Green, near Laun-
ceston), John T. Patey (Lewannick).
150 Holsworthy, George Meadows, William H. Maud.
151 Kilkhampton; Uriah Bntters, Isaiah Parker (Stratton); William
Harvie, Supernumerary.
152 Liskeard, George Savery, William Hunt, Alfred Tucker ;
William Beal, Supernumerary.
153 Callington, Joseph Mole, William Barnes (Saltash).
154 Tavistock, John B. Charles, Robert C. Cowell.
155 Crunnislahe, W. Dingley Williams, J* Bunting Portrey.
1 56 Camelford, Richard P. Davey, Robert Dyson (b) (Wadebridge);
George Beard (Wadebridge), Supernumerary.
157 Kingshridge, William Hill, Joseph Higham (Salcombe).
158 Brixham and Dartmouth, James Nicholson (a) (Dartmouth),
William Mellor (Brixham).
159 Ashhurton, Joseph R. Warburton, William Reading (Buckfast-
leigh) ; James Scholes (Ilsington), Supernu-
merary.
William H. Cornforth, Chairman of the District,
Nicholas Botms, Financial Secretary.
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X.— THE CORNWALL DISTRICT.
J 60 Redruth,
161 Camborne,
162 Falmouth,
163 Truro,
164 Gwennap,
165 St. Agnes,
166 St. Austell,
167 St. Mawes,
168 Bodmin,
169 iS*!. Columb,
170 Penzance,
171 i^*. /iw^
172 iJ^ /re*,
173 SciUy Islands,
174 Helstone,
175 ffa^f^e,
176 Marazion,
Samuel HuttoD, James R. Berry, James Crabtree.
George Turner (b), Richard Allen (b), William
H. Clogg ; Anthony Taylor, Supernumerary.
John E. Coulson, Edward Crump (P«nryn), George
E. Polkinghorne ; Almond T. Hocking, Super-
numerary.
S. Evans Rowe, Frederick Mason.
Joseph B. West (Carharrack), Richard E. Bray
(Ponsanooth).
Peter Prescott, Joseph H. Skewes, M.A.
John Gregory, Wesley Hurt, Charles J. Preston
(Mevagissey), John B. Every (Tywardreath).
Peter Parsons, ^ho shall change twice in every
quarter with the Ministers of the Falmouth
Circuit.
Edward Parry, George F. Swinnerton (Lostwithiel).
Ebenezer Tovey, William P. Ellis (Padstow).
Samuel Romilly JElall, Robert N. Barritt, Thomas
T. Lambert (Newlyn West).
Thomas West, Thomas Ayrton.
Mark Symons, Josiah Goodacre.
Thomas Roberts (a).
George Cartwright, Matthew Salt, Joseph Bentley,
Gregory Ren ton.
Charles Burbridge, George S. Daniels (Hayle
Foundry), John Osborn (Wall, near Hayle).
Jabez Overton, Charles Symes (Goldsithney).
Samuel Romilly Hall, Chairman of the District.
S. Evans Rowe, Financial Secretary.
XI.— THE EXETER DISTRICT.
177 Exeter, Jacob Morton, Thomas Trethewey, W. Co well
Brown ; Benjamin Firth, Supernumerary.
178 Tiverton, John Edwards (b), Robert Passmore.
179 Taunton and Wellington, Thomas Richards, Robert C. Barratt
(Wellington), Albert Bishop ; John Geden,
Joseph Fletcher, Supernumeraries.
Wesley an Collegiate Institution, William P. Slater, Governor
and Chaplain.
180 Bridgewaier, Edwin Blake, George M akin ; John B.Alexander,
Fletcher Menhinick, Supernumeraries.
181 South^Petherton, James F. Masters, Charles W. Rawlings (Crew-
kerne) ; Thomas W. Smith (llininster), Super-
numerary.
182 Budleigh-Salterton, Robert G. Badcock (Sidmouth), Rutland
Spooner.
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183 Axminster, William Kirkman, who shall change on one
Sunday in every quarter with the Ministers of
the South-Petherton Circuit.
184 Bridportf John Thomas (b), John Thompson ; John Stevens,
John Saunders, Supernumeraries.
185 Barnstaple f Benjamin Browne, Thomas Bennitt ; Henry Dean
(Lynton), Supernumerary.
186 Ilfracombe, Robert W. Pordige, who shall change on one
Sunday in every month with the Ministers of
the Barnstaple Circuit
187 South'Molion, Nathaniel Alston, Charles £. Wansbrough.
188 Bideford, William Allen (b), Andrew Rennard (Torrington),
William Dunstan ; John F. England (Instow),
Supernumerary.
189 DvnsteTf John Harris, James B. Jones (Porlock).
190 fVilliton, Alfred Barber, Henry Smallwood (b) (Watchet).
191 OkeJiamptoUf John Danks, William T. Jones.
192 Torquay, John B. Dyson, John Nelson (Newton- Abbot),
James Parker ; John Morgan, William Henley,
Supernumeraries.
193 Teigntnouthf John Bramley, George Smith (d) (Dawlish).
Jacob Morton, Chairman of the DistrteU
Bbmjamin Bbownb, Financial Secretary,
XII.— THE BRISTOL DISTRICT.
194 Bristol, {King- Street, ^c.,) James Clapham, John Baker, M.A.,
Henry £. Gregg, John Martin (b); William
W. Rouch, Charles Tucker, Robert Dugdale,
Supernumeraries.
195 Bristol, {Langton- Street, 8fc.,) Francis Teal, John Pearson,
Joseph B. Norton (Keynsham); James Stott,
Supernumerary.
196 Bristol, {Clifton, <^c.,) Richard Smetham, Frederick E. Toyne
(Redland), William J. Hutton ; Henry V.
Olver, Adam Nightingale, Richard Ray, Samuel
D. Waddy, D.D., Supernumeraries.
197 Kinyswood, John Allin (RedReld, near Bristol), Thomas
Wood (b).
198 Banwell, Elisha M. Sheam, Joseph A. Hemsworth
(Axbridge).
199 Weston-super-Mare, John S. Ridsdale, Samuel W. Beard (Burn-
ham, Somerset).
200 Stroud, John Killick, John S. Parkes (Stratton, near Ciren-
cester), John P. White.
201 Dursley, Robert Dillon, Alfred Brice ; William Seccombe,
Supernumerary.
202 Stonehouse and Eastinyton, George L. Allen (Eastington, near
Stonehouse), Samuel Gregory.
203 Thornhury, {near Bristol,) George Swidenbank, who shall change
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204 Gloucester,
206 Cheltenham,
on one Sunday in every six weeks with the
Ministers of the Kingswood Circuit.
Henry Castle, Herbert Burson, E. Stanley Shelton;
William Baker (a), Supernumerary.
205 Tewkesbury, Edward Bramford, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the' Ministers
of the Gloucester and Cheltenham Circuits,
alternately.
Thomas Osbom, William Spilsbury, Sydney J. P.
Dunman (Winchcombe) ; George Robinson (a),
Supernumerary.
207 Newport, {Monmouthshire,) William R. Williams, James Spensley
(Pillgwenlly), John Nancarrow.
Risea, Robert Daw, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Newport Circuit.
208 Cardiff, {Wesley, S^c.,) George Blanchflower, David C. Ingram,
T. Galland Hartley.
209 Cardiff, {Loudoun- Square, ^c,,) Thomas Brumwell, Samuel
Green ; Charles Williams (Penarth), Super-
numerary.
George Smith (b), George Hepplewhite.
Samuel Hooley, Jo'seph M. Browne (Tondii),
Frederick C. Dugdale.
Robert Lickes, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Ross Circuit.
John T. Marquand, Thomas Evans (Lydney).
George Smith (a), who shall change on one Sunday
in every three months with the Ministers of the
Newport Circuit.
215 Abergavenny, John Parsons, Henry Lewis (Gilweme, near Aber-
gavenny) ; Jesse Pilcher, Supernumerary.
John Harding, William Calladine (Blacnavon),
John Boulter (Abersychan) ; John Jones (e),
Supernumerary.
Robert W, Broom field, Vetranio Tyas (Newent).
Thomas S. Raby, John H. Goodman.
James Clapham, Chairman of the District.
Frederick E. Toyne, Financial Secretary,
210 Pontypridd,
211 Bridgend,
212 Monmouth,
213 Ross,
214 Chepstow,
216 Pontypool,
217 Ledbury,
218 Hereford,
XIII.— THE BATH DISTRICT.
219 Bath, Matthew Trevan Male, Matthew Gallienne; James
Cheeswright, Thomas Lofthouse, Richard Homa-
brook, John Keightley, Martin Young, Super-
numeraries.
New Kingswood School, William H. Sargent, Governor and
Chaplain.
220 Bradford-on^Avon, Charles Willis (Trowbridge), Abraham S.
White ; Joseph Roberts, Supernumerary.
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221 Mtdsomer-NcrUm^ .William S. Bestall, Joseph Taylor (Paulton,
near Bristol), Samuel Vincent, William A.
Phillips (Glutton, near Bristol).
222 Prome^ George Parsonson, William Hamar ; James Mowat.
Aaron Langley (Road, near Bath), Supernu*
meraries.
Warminster^ Thomas H. Penrith, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Frome Circuit.
223 Melksham, Thomas Righy, John Lewis (b) (Chippenham),
John O. Stuart (Calne) ; Benjamin Elvins
(Chippenham), John Kirby (Calne), Supernu-
meraries.
224 Devizes, Joseph Hall, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Melksham Circuit.
225 Shepton-Mallei, John Malvern, James Cooper (Wells), William
Bell (Coleford, near Bath).
226 Casth' Carey f Charles Bradley, who shall change on two Sundays
in every quarter with the Ministers of the Yeovil
Circuit.
227 Sherborne, Richard Harding (b), William D. Walters (Mil-
borne- Port).
228 Yeovily William Talbot, Thomas Rowson.
229 Weymouth^ John Randerson, Samuel Naish.
230 Portland, George Kevern, William J. Dawson.
231 Dorchester, John Hugill, George Parker (b) ; James Meadmore
(Sydling), Supernumerary.
232 Shaftesbury, James Cooke (a), William J. Cooke.
233 Blandford and Sturminster, Frederick Gwynne, William J.
Rogers.
234 Glastonbury, Henry J. Thomas, who shall change on two Sun-
days in every quarter with the Ministers of
the Shepton-Mallet Circuit.
William H. Sargent, Chairman of the District.
William Talbot, Pinancial Secretary.
XIV.— THE SWANSEA DISTRICT.
235 Swansea, Thornley Smith, William Nicholson (Mumbles).
236 Gower, Robert H. Mole (Horton), who shall change on
one Sunday in every quarter with the Minis-
ters of the Swansea Circuit
237 Neath, Benjamin John, Mark P. Gilbert (Briton-Ferry) ;
John Philp, Supernumerary.
238 Merthyr-Tydvil, James Pearce, George S. Stoker (Aberdare) ;
William Crookes, Supernumerary.
239 Tredegar, George Kennedy, Cornelius Wood (Rhymney).
240 Brynmawr, William Barber, Edward Knibbs (Ebbw-Vale).
241 Brecon, Frederick Balls, Ezra Nuttall (Hay); Thomas J.
Walker (Hay), Supernumerary.
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Builthf Joseph Shrimp ton.
242 Carmarthen, Seth Dixon (b), who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Llanelly Circuit.
^ 243 Llanelly, Edwin Thorley, Jabez Chambers (Kidwelly).
244 Haverford'West, John Ryan, John Broadbent (Milford), James
Walter.
245 Pembroke, Herbert W. Haime, Nicholas Kelynack (Pembroke-
Dock).
246 Tenby, Edward Hawkin, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the Pem-
broke Circuit; Edward Crofts, Supernumerary.
Goginan and Lisbume- Mines, (near Aberystwyth,) W. Rhode
Davies, who shall change with the Minister of
the Aberystwyth Circuit, and act under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
247 Aberystwyth, Edward Ash ton Jones.
Edwin Thorley, Chairman of the District.
Thornlet Smith, Financial Secretary.
XV.— THE SOUTH WALES DISTRICT.
(welsh preaching.)
248 Merthyr-Tydvil, Evan Richards, Richard Jones (Dowlais).
249 Tredegar, Thomas Morgan, John Griffiths (Rhymney).
250 Aberdare, Henry Parry, Griffith Griffiths (Mountain ash).
Treherbert and Femdale, Peter Roberts, who shall change on
one Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Aberdare Circuit, and act under the direc-
tion of the Chairman of the District.
251 Ebbw-Vale and Crickhowell, Thomas Phillips (Brynmawr), Rice
Owen (Ebbw-Vale).
252 Cardiff, Isaac Jenkins (a), John Hughes (c).
253 Cowbridge, David Evans, who shall change on one Sunday in
every two months with the Ministers of the
Cardiff Circuit.
254 Brecon, Daniel Marriott, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the Ebbw-
Vale and Crickhowell Circuit.
255 Llandilo, John Rees, who shall change on one Sunday in
every quarter with the Ministers of the Swansea
Circuit.
256 Carmarthen, John Herbert, John Evans (c) (Kidwelly) ; John
Roberts (b) (Llanelly), Supernumerary.
257 Swansea, David Lewis, John Jones (o) (Ystalyfera).
258 Lampeter, John Hughes (b), who shall change on two Sundays
in every quarter with the Minister of the Aberay-
ron Circuit.
259 Aberayron, James Jones ; Robert Owen, Supernumerary.
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260 St. David's,
261 Aberystwyth^
262 Ystumiuen,
263 Machynlleth,
264 Llanidloes,
Joseph Jones, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the Car-
marthen Circuit ; Thomas Jones, D.D., Super-
numerary.
Lewis Williams, David Young (Tre'rddol).
Thomas G. Pugh, Henry Pritchard (Mynyddbach).
Henry Wilcox, Peter Jones (b) (Corris).
Owen Owen, Thomas Thomas (a) (Trefeglwys).
Isaac Jbnkins (a), Chairman of the District,
Evan Richards, Financial Secretary.
XVI.— THE NORTH WALES DISTRICT.
265 Denbigh,
266 Rhyl,
267 Ruthin,
268 Cortoen,
269 LlangoUen,
271
272
LlanrtDst,
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Evan Pugh.
Richard Prichard, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Minister of
the Denbigh Circuit.
John Pierce ; John Bartley, Supernumerary.
Robert Jones (d), who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Ruthin Circuit.
John Evans (a), Robert Lewis (b) (Cefn, Ruabon).
270 Coedpoeth, (near Wrexham,) Owen Williams, Thomas Thomas
(b) (Brymbo).
Robert Jones (c), Thomas Griffith (Penmachno).
Ffestiniog, Thomas Jones Humphreys, who shall
change on one Sunday in every six weeks with
the Minister of the Pwllheli Circuit.
Isaac Jones, Thomas Roberts (b).
Thomas Morris, John Davies (Colwyn).
275 Liverpool, (Shaw-Street,) Lewis Jones, William Thomas.
276 Liverpool, {Chester Street^) Robert Jones (b) (Birkenhead), Hugh
Jones (b) ; John Hughes (a), Supernumerary.
Robert Jones (a), Robert Hughes (Newmarket,
Rhyl).
Evan Davies, Methuselah Thomas (Chester) ; Lot
Hughes (Chester), Supernumerary.
Richard Williams, James Evans (Leeswood).
Richard Morgan, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Bangor Circuit.
Philip Williams, Henry Hughes.
Griffith Jones, Moses Roberts (Aberffraw).
Samuel Davies, Robert Thomas Owen (Port-
Dinorwic).
John Richards (a), Evan Evans (a) ; William
Davies, D.D., Editor and Book-Steward.
Tregarth, {near Bangor,) John Jones (c), John Evans (b)
(Bethesda).
273 Abergele,
274 Conway,
277 Holywell,
278 Bagillt,
279
280
Mold,
Beaumaris,
281 Amlwch,
282 Holyhead,
283 Carnarvon,
284 Bangor,
285
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286 Pwllheli, Daniel Anwyl Williams.
287 Barmouth, William Evans, David Jones (b) (Port-Madoc).
288 Dolgelly, William H. Evans, Charles Nuttall (Towyn).
289 Llanfyllin, Owen Lloyd Davies, John Jones (f) ; William
Powell (a), Supernumerary,
290 Llanrhaiadr, {near Oswestry,) John Hugh Evans, Hugh Hughes
(Llansilin).
291 Llanfair, {near Welshpool,) Ishmael Evans, who shall change
on one Sunday in every quarter with the Minis-
ters of the Llanfyllin Circuit.
Hanley, Edward Humphreys, who shidl act under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
Samuel Davibs, Chairman of the District,
William Davies, D.D., Financial Secretary.
XVII.— THE BIRMINGHAM AND SHREWSBURY
DISTRICT.
292 Birmingham, { Cherry- Street, S^c, ) Thomas Llewell3m, John
Bond, Ishmael Jones, E. Blanshard Keeling
(Harborne) ; William Box, Supernumerary.
293 Birmingham, {Belmont -Row, ^c.,) Henry Young, William T.
Nelson.
294 Birmingham, {New- Town- Row, ^c.,) John Roberts (a), David
Thomas (Erdington), Thomas Cross ; Henry
B, Britten, Supernumerary.
295 Birmingham, {Wesley, 4'C.,) PVederick W. Briggs, George
Mather, James Finch ; 'Samuel Fiddian, Super-
numerary.
296 West'Bromwich, John Hearnshaw, William Potts (Smethwick,
near Birmingham), James F. Pyle ; John
Bissell, Supernumerary.
297 Wedneshury, {Springhead, ^c.,) Joseph Moorhouse, Thomas
Crosby (King's-Hill, near Wedneshury), John
Pollitt (Bradley, Bilston) ; Thomas Peers
(Pleck), Supernumerary.
298 Wedneshury, {Wesley, ^•c.,) Thomas Leach (Great-Bridge, near
Tipton), Thomas Wilkes, William N. Milnes
(Hill-Top, West-Bromwich), David Solomon
(Hocker-Hill, Tipton).
299 Walsall, {Wesley, <J-c.,) James Ford, Henry J. Staley (Pelsall),
Francis B. Sandbach (Great-Barr, near Bir-
mingham) ; Thomas Stokoe, David Griffiths,
Supernumeraries.
300 Walsall, {Centenary, ^c.,) John S. Jones, John Reacher
(Willenhall), Bamford Burrows (Bloxwich).
301 Wolverhampton, William Hirst, John Brewster, John Emberton
(Wednesiield-Heath, Wolverhampton).
302 Bilston, John Weatherill, George E. Sheers, B.A. (Etting-
shall, Wolverhampton).
303 Dudley, John Nowell, William S. Dewstoe, Thomas Dodd.
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804 Tipton, Robert Leake, William Perkins.
305 Oldhury, Benjamin Ridsdale, J. Gilbert Rogers.
306 Stourbridge, Robert Keywortb, William Humphries (Brierley-
Hill), Andrew Palmer (Cradley, near Brierley-
Hill) ; John Thomas (a), Supernumerary.
307 Stourport, Edward Stokes, Joseph Bailey (Kidderminster).
«S08 fVorcester, James S. Thomas, Charles A. Collingwood (Droits
wich).
809 Malvern, John £. Cooke, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Worcester Circuit.
810 Bromsgrave, Joseph S. Silcox, who shall change on one Sun-
day in every six weeks with the Ministers of
the Birmingham Circuits, successively.
811 Evesham, John Pinkney, John Wesley Keyworth (Bidford,
near Alcester).
812 Redditch, John A. B. Harry, Patrick Pizey.
813 Coventry, John Gay Wilson, William H. Kirkham.
814 Leamington, Edward Workman, Joshua Hawkins (Warwick).
815 Stratford-upon-Avon, Alfred Beer, who shall change on one
Sunday in every five weeks with the Ministers
of the Leamington Circuit.
316 Hinckley, Jonathan Cadman, Thomas J. Kent, Thomas Law
(Atherstone) ; Thomas Kilner (Nuneaton),
Supernumerary.
817 Shrewsbury, John West Roberts, Samuel T. Bosward; Ben-
jamin Wood, Supernumerary.
318 Madeley, {Salop,) John Connon, Joseph Caley (Tronbridge) ;
Edward Sumner, Thomas Brothwood (Broseley),
Supernumeraries.
819 Dawley, Jabez Rought, Josiah Tollady, One of the
Ministers of the Dawley Circuit shall give two
Sundays in each quarter to Madeley.
320 Wellington, (Salop,) Joseph T. Sanger, Charles Winters.
321 Ketley-Bank and Shiffnal, George F. Driver (Ketley-Bank, near
Wellington, Salop), William Waters (Shiffnal) ;
William Davies (b) (Shiffnal), Supernumerary.
322 Ludlow, George Smith (c), Robert Nicholson.
828 Kington, Thomas Burrows, George Denton (Leominster),
George C. Coad (Presteign).
824 Knighton, (Radnorshire,) Philip Wood, William S. Winter (Clun).
Thomas Llewellyn, Chairman of the District,
John Bond, Financial Secretary,
XVIIL— THE MACCLESFIELD DISTRICT.
825 Macclesfield, John Eglinton, Benjamin Smith (a) (Bollington),
James Nicholson (b).
826 Alderky-Edge and Knutsford, William H. Wall (Alderley-
Edge, near Manchester), James Whitehead
{Knutsford).
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327 Buxton, Thomas Shaw.
328 Whaley- Bridge, John Archer, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Buxton Circuit.
329 Congleton, Aaron Edman, George Oyston, B.A.
330 Sandbach, James Cooke (c), who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Congleton Circuit.
831 Nantwich, Joseph Midgley, George Scott (c).
332 Crewe, William Barrowclough, Isaac Harding.
333 Northwich, William Way, Edward Fison (Middlewich) ; Henry
Powis, Supernumerary.
334 Burslem, John H. Beech, Isaac Rodgers (Hanley), William
R. Stewart.
335 Tunstall, John Hooton, William Jackson (c) (Kidsgrove).
33rt Newcastle -under- Lyme, Gregory A. Page, Joseph Rhodes (a)
(Audley), James Kent (Wolstanton).
337 Longton, Jabez Ingham, George C. Taylor (Stoke).
838 Stafford, Robert Brown, Ezekiel Barton (Rugeley), William
H. Dale (Cannock).
339 Leeh, Thomas T. Dilks, George E. Allen, Mark Shaw
(Hartington, near Ashbourne), John C. Stuart.
340 Uttoxeter, Edward D. Webb, Robert Odery.
341 Cheadle, Samuel Blakeley, Edward Smith.
342 Market-Dray ton, William Baker (b), who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers of
the Nantwich Circuit.
John H. Beech, Chairman of the Districts
John Eolinton, Financial Secretary,
XIX.— THE LIVERPOOL DISTRICT.
343 Liverpool, {^Brunswick, ^c.,) William W. Stamp, George Dic-
kenson, James A. Macdonald, T. Moorhouse
Thorp, William Robinson (b) ; John Wevill,
Supernumerary.
344 Liverpool, {Cranmer, S^n,,) John Knowles, J. Alexander Arm-
strong (Bootle), William H. Groves, B.A. ;
Henry Dodds, Supernumerary.
345 Liverpool, {Pitt-Street, ^c,,) Marmaduke C. Osbom, John S.
' Vint, George S. Tyler (Old Swan), Evan
P. Evans ; Samuel Allen (Wavertree), William
Ricketts, Supernumeraries.
346 Liverpool, {Wesley, 4'C.,) John Hay, Thomas Chope, John Holmes
(Woolton), John D. Stevens ; John Bowman,
Supernumerary.
347 Waterloo, Richard Green, Richard Peart (Great-Crosby).
348 Birkenhead, Robert M. Willcox, Robert S. Coe, William Hi
Dallin-jer (Rock-Ferry) ; Peter C. Horton
(Tranmere), Supernumerary.
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349 Seacombe, Edward Day (E^mont), William Brookes ((^ew-
Brighton).
350 Cheater^ Thomas Kent, John Pogson.
351 Tarporley, Joseph Rippon, William Martin.
352 Moldf James Hind, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Chester Circuit; Frederick Payne (Bryn-yr-
Haul, Mold), Supernumerary.
353 Carnarvon and Bangor, Frederick B. Swift (Bangor), who shall
change on one Sunday in every six weeks with
the Minister of the Holyhead Circuit.
Joseph Willis.
Benjamin B. Waddy, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Minister
of the Llandudno Circuit.
William Russell.
Joshua Priestley, Thomas H. Mawson.
Richard Harper, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Wrexham Circuit.
359 Whitchurch, {Salop,) John Anderson, George Hack (EUesmere),
John W. Blackett.
James Smith, Isaac Gould.
Lionel D. Reay, Henry P. Wilson (Frodsham),
Samuel H. Pink ; Frederick F. Edmunds
(Frodsham), Supernumerary.
362 Widnes, {Warrington,) Joseph Nield, Benjamin Dodd.
363 St, HeUn's and Prescot, Thomas Derry, Robert Bentley,
Mayson Penn (Earlstown).
Ebeiiezer E. Jenkins, M.A., Thomas Akroyd ;
Thomas Stead, Supernumerary.
James Harris, Thomas Close (Croston).
Joseph Binns, Joseph Hammond.
367 Preston, {Lune-Street, ^c.,) Frederick C. Haime, John I. Britten,
Henry F. Kelvey.
368 Preston, {Wesley, ^c.,) Charles Carter, William L. Wingell.
369 Chorley, William Shaw (b), Richard Groves.
370 Blackpool, Edmund Oldfield, David Hay (Lytham), George
Lester (Fleetwood) ; Benjamin Gartside (Poul-
ton-le-Fylde), Thomas Jones (a) (Lytham),
Supernumeraries.
371 Garstang, Samuel Cooke (Scorton), Charles E. Lefeaux
(Garstang).
872 Lancaster, William H. Bambridge, James Critchison ; Thomas
Sheldon, Supernumerary,
373 Newtown, {Montgomeryshire,) John Jones (d), William R. Carlyon ;
John Nicklin (Llanfair, near Welshpool), Super-
numerary.
374 Welshpool, John S. Simon, William Jeffries.
William W. Stamp, Chairman of the District.
James A. Macdonald, Financial Secretaru
354 Llandudno,
355 Rhyl,
356 Holyhead,
357 Wrexham,
358 Oswestry,
360 Warrington,
361 Runcorn,
364 Southport,
365 Ormskirh,
366 Wigan,
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XX.— THE MANCHESTER DISTRICT.
375 Manchester f {Oldham-Streeif ^c.,) Joseph Hargreaves, Feather-
stone Kellett (Newton-Heath), William L.
Appleby, Francis Standfast; Alexander Hume,
Supernumerary.
Theological Institution, Didshury Branchy William Jackson (a),
Governor of the Institution-House; William
Burt Pope, Theological Tutor ; John Dury
Geden, Alfred J. French, B.A., Classical and
Mathematical Tutors; Richard Waddy Moss,
Assistant- Tutor.
Wesleyan Chapel Committee^ John Bedford, William Edwards (a),
General Secretaries (Manchester).
370 Manchester f (Irwell-Street, 4*c.,) George B. Mellor, James
Chalmers, M.A. (Swinton), Robert Eardley,
B.A. (Pendleton), William E. Codling.
377 Manchester, {Grosvenor- Street, ^c,,) George Follows, David
J. Waller (Longsight), John Colwell (Fairfield),
John H. Sholl.
378 Manchester, (Great Bridgewater- Street, ^c.,) Samuel Wilkinson,
Joseph Exell (Eccles), George Fletcher (Stret-
ford), Humphrey Jutsum.
379 Manchester, (Oxford-Road, ^c,i) William Hurt, Frederick W.
Macdonald (Withington), George Charter
(Rusholme) ; Thomas H. Walker, Thomas
Hickey, Henry Holmes, Supernumeraries.
880 Manchester, (Radnor- Street, ^c.,) William Williams (a), John
Jeflfreys, Samuel Owen Scott ; Joseph Sykes,
Supernumerary.
381 Manchester, (Gravel-Lane, 4'C,,) Henry Pollinger, Francis J.
Sharr (Higher-Broughton), Simpson Crump.
382 Manchester, (Cheetham-Hill, 8^c,,) William T. Radcliffe, Charles
Garrett, John Judge (Blackley) ; James Brooke,
Joseph Lbwthian, Edward Walker, Supernu-
meraries.
383 Manchester, (Welsh,) William Morgan (a), who shall act under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
384 Altrincham, John Martin (a), John Moore (Sale, near Man-
chester), Josiah Banham (Bowdon) ; John
M*Owan (Bowdon), Supernumerary.
385 Stockport, (Tiviot-Dale, ^c.,) John W. Close, Owen Davies,
H. Owen Rattenbury (Portwood), Benjamin
G. Wilkinson (Leven«hulme) ; William Bythway
(Barlow-Moor, near Didshury), Thomas Hughes,
Supernumeraries.
386 Stockport, (Hill-Gate, ^c.,) Philip Fowler, Austin Davey.
387 New-Mills, John M. Budden, Frederick Haines ; Henry
Beeson, Supernumerary.
388 Glossop, Alfred Lockyer, Andrew I. Wharton (Hadfield).
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389 Ashton-under-Lyne, William Elton, George T. Dixon (Staley-
bridge), Robert A. Bilkey (Mossley).
890 Hyde, Charles Povab, Richard Stevens (Denton).
391 Oldham, (Manchester- Street,) James Smeeth, John C. Reddaway
(Middleton, near Manchester), William E.
Gardner ; Thomas P. Clark (Middleton),
Supernumerary.
392 Oldham, ( Wesley,) William Lees, Robert Davidson, M.A. (Shaw) ;
William Ulingworth, Supernumerary.
393 Saddleworth, Thomas Pearson (c) (Upper- Mill, near Manchester),
James Etchells.
Joseph Haroreavzs, Chairman of the District,
Gboroe Fletcher, Financial Secretary,
XXL— THE BOLTON DISTRICT.
394 Bolton, {Bridge- Street, ^*c.,) Henry Hastling, Joseph Smithies,
• Sampson Weaver.
395 Bolton, (Wesley, ^c,,) Joseph Heaton, Thomas Allen, Albert
Clayton (Edgeworth).
396 Bolton, (Famwotth, %c.,) Joseph Posnett, John Taylor (Stone-
clough, near Manchester).
397 Bolton, (Park-Street, ^c,,) Henry M. Harvard, James Daniel.
398 Rochdale, (Union-Street, i^c.,) James Hughes, Robert P. Downes.
399 Rochdale, (Wesley, S^c.,) John Parkes, Walter Briscombe ;
Richard Heape, Supernumerary.
400 Heywood, Robert J. T. Hawksley, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
of the two Rochdale Circuits, alternately.
401 Burnley, John G. Cox, John M. Bamford (Brierfield),
Charles W. Prest; James Wilson, Richard
Allen (a). Supernumeraries.
402 Padiham, William Winterburn, John Mackintosh.
403 Bury, George Scott, D.D., John Wood, B.A. (Summer-
seat, near Manchester), Thomas Wilde, William
C. Kewish ; James P. Fairboum (Radcliffe,
near Manchester), Supernumerary.
404 Blackburn, Thomas Hardy, Joseph Officer (Over-Darwen),
Edward J. Smith (Oakenshaw, near Accrington),
Joseph A. Beet
405 Haslingden, Walter Vercoe, John M. Wamsley, Edwin Mosscrop
(Ramsbottom).
406 Jccrington, William Faulkner, John T. Waddy, Edward R.
Edwards.
407 Bacup, James Carr, James D. Tetley, William L. Watkinson .
408 Rawtenstall, (near Manchester,) Thomas Wood (a), William
Cullum.
409 Colne, William Watson (a), John Clements (Bamoldswick).
410 Barrowford and Nelson, W^illiam Allen (c) (Nelson, near Burn*
ley), John Aldred (Barrowford).
411 Clitheroe, William Sinclair, Charles H. Burton.
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412 Leigh, Robert Haworth, John E. Pater, Buckley
Yatei (Cadisbead, near Warrington) ; John Saul
(Tyldesley), Supernumerary.
Georob Scott, D.D., Chairman of the District.
Hbnrt Hastlino, Financial Secretary,
XXII.— THE HALIFAX AND BRADFORD DISTRICT.
413 Halifax, (South Parade, ^c.,) William Ford, Thomas Overton ;
James Loutit, Supernumerary.
414 Halifax^ {Wesley, ^c.,) Marshall Randies, Edward J. Robinson,
John A. Barrowclough, B.A. ; Thomas Brown,
Supernumerary.
415 HuddersfieUL, {Queen- Street, S^c,,) James Nance, Peter Feather-
stone, Josiah Mee (Almondbury).
416 HuddersfieUL, {Buxton-Road, S^.,) George Cumock, Richard
Martin, George Kenyon (Linthwaite, near Hud-
dersfield).
417 Holtnfirth, Joseph Bate, Alfred Levell.
418 Sowerby'Bridge, John Gilbert, John P. Elton (King-cross, near
Halifax).
419 Stainland, Sampson Reynolds, William Kendrew.
420 Todmorden, Jacob Turvey, Daniel Pearson.
421 Hebden-Bridge, {near Manchester,) John Dowty, M. A., Stephen
Forrest (Mytholmroyd, near Manchester), Josiah
Evans.
422 Denhy-Dakt William H. Major, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six w^eks with the Ministers of the
two Huddersfield Circuits, alternately.
423 Bradford, {Kirhgate, %c.,) Thomas Thompson, M.A., Frederick
Griffiths, Thomas Nattrass.
424 Bradford, {Low-Moor,) William Gibson, who shall change on one
Sundiay in every month with the Ministers of the
Bradford (Kirkgate) Circuit.
425 Bradford, {Manningham, S^c,,) Samuel Walker, Ebenezer Evans,
Joseph C. Woodcock ; James Dixon, D.D.,
William Lord, Supernumeraries.
426 Bradford, {Eastbrook, ^c.,) George C. Harvard, John Gostick,
Henry Balls, Robert Morton.
427 Bradford, {Great-Horton, S^c,,) John P. Lockwood, Joseph H.
Hargreaves, Enoch Salt (Thornton).
428 Keighley, Willson Brailsford, Edward Watson, John Dymond;
Jonathan J. Bates, Supernumerary.
429 Haworth and Oaktcorth, Samuel H. Morton, William J. Brown
(Oakworth), Charles E. Beecroft (Lower-Town);
Samuel Merrill, William Sugden, Super-
numeraries.
430 Bingley, John Morris, Thomas Hackett.
431 Cullingworth, William Fern, who shall change once in every
four weeks with the Ministers of the Bingley
Circuit
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432 Shipley,
433 Charlesioum,
434 Skipton,
435 Addingham
436 CrosB-HilU,
437 Groisington,
Elijah Jackson, Humphrey Hughes, George W.
Russell (Saltaire); Thomas Dunn, Supernu-
merary.
John Stephenson (a) (Baildon, near Leeds), who
shall change on one Sunday in every four weeks
with the Ministers of the Shipley Circuit.
John Walters, Edward F. Hardwick; Theophilus
Pugh (Gargrave), Supernumerary.
and llkley, (near Leeds,) Giffard Dorey (Ilkley),
Starkie Starkie.
. William M. Stapleton, John M. Mangles (Icom-
shaw).
John Booth, who shall change on one Sunday in
every quarter with the Ministers of the Skipton
Circuit
438 Settle, William W. Grigg, Thomas Rippon (Bentham).
WiLLsoN Brailsford, Chairman of the District.
Edward Watson, Financial Secretary.
XXllL— THE LEEDS DISTRICT.
439 LeedSf {Brunswick, '^c.,) John H. Lord, Stephen P. Harvard,
Henry W. Holland, William Willey; John
Roadhouse, Supernumerary.
fVesleyan Theological institution, HeadingUy Branch : John
Lomas, Theological Tutor ; John Farrar,
Governor of the Institution- House ; Benjamin
Hellier, Classical Tutor; George G. Findlay,
B.A., Assistant-Tutor.
Woodhouse Grove School, {Apperley- Bridge, near Leeds,) Henry
H. Chettle, Governor and Chaplain.
440 Leeds, (fixford''Place,''i^c.,) James R. Webb, Thomas Champness,
William Bunting (Holbeck).
441 Leeds, {Headingley^ ^c.,) Thomas B. Goodwin, Charles H.
Floyd (Kirkstall); Joseph Floyd (Kirkstall),
John Burton, Supernumeraries.
442 Leeds, (St. Peter's, ^c.,) George E. Young, George Walker,
William Unsworth.
443 Leeds, (Wesley, ^c.^) Robert Cooke, Herbert Hoare, Walter G.
Hall (Beeston-Hill); Edward Jones (a)
(Beeston-Hill), Supernumerary.
444 Brandey, (near Leeds,) George Rowe, James Ritchie (Stanningley).
445 Armley, Henry Richardson, John M. Filter (Horsforth),
Frederick Friend (Farnley),
446 Wakefield, John Rhodes (a), Peter N, Andrews, Robert W.
Starr.
447 Birstal, Martin Jubb (Birstal, near Leeds), John Brash
(Batley), John H. Grubb (Gomersal, near Leeds),
Charles Dawe (Westgate-Hill), Henry Bone.
448 Morley, William Tyson, Edward J. Brailsford (Churwell,
near Leeds).
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449 Dewshury^ George Scott (b), Alfred Freeman (a), John H,
Morgan (Mirfield).
450 Ossett and Horbury, William H. Cave, John Percy (Horbury).
451 Knaresborottghf George G. S. Thomas, Isaac Pollitt.
452 Harrogate, Josiah Pearson, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Leeds Circuits, successively ; Richard Felvus,
Thomas Vasey, Supernumeraries.
453 Otley, James Kendall, William Wilson (c), John F. Raw
(Burley-in-Wharfedale).
454 Pateley-Bridge, John B. James, Frederick Hunter,
455 Pontefract, Samuel Simpson (a), Samuel Wray (Knottingley),
John Gunnell.
456 Castleford, (near Normanton,) Henry Needle, Matthew C.
Pennington.
457 CleckheaUm, Charles G. Turton (Heckmondwike, vid Nor-
manton), William G. Beardmore.
458 Yeadon, (near Leeds,) William Slack, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
of the Woodhouse Grove Circuit.
459 Woodhouse Grove, (Apperleif- Bridge,) Sampson Cocks, John H.
Loxley (Idle, ne^ir Leeds).
John Farrar, Chairman of the District,
Thomas B. Goodwin, Financial Secretary,
XXIV.— THE SHEFFIELD DISTRICT.
460 Sheffield, (Carver- Street, ^c.,) Henry L. Church, Henry W.
Jackson, B.A., William H. Tindall ; John Kirk
(b). Supernumerary.
Wesley College, John Harvard, Governor and Chaplain.
461 Sheffield, (Norfolk- Street, 8^c.,) William Jessop, Samuel Sheard,
William Brewins (Atterclifie), John S. Pawlyn ;
Henry Padgham (Woodhouse), Supernumerary.
462 Sheffield, (Ehenezer, S^c,,) Anthony Ward, Robert Posnett,
Charles F. Nightingale.
463 Sheffield^ (Brunswick,) John Lyth, D.D., George Boggis(Heeley).
464 Shield, (Thorncliffe, 8^c.,) William Cattle, Charles H. H.Ward.
465 Chesterfield, Thomas Harding, Henry Marchbank.
466 Bakewell, Samuel Dodge, who shall change on one Sunday in
every six weeks with the Ministers of the Mat-
lock-Bath and Brad well Circuits, alternately.
467 Bradwell, Jonathan Barrowclough.
468 Rotherham, John H. Norton, William T. Armstrong, Alfred
Freeman (b), John Kirk (c) ; John D. Julian,
Supernumerary.
469 Wath-upon-Dearne, Thomas H. Hill, Edward A. Wain, Henry
M. Ratcliffe (Hoy land, near Bamsley).
470 Doncaster, Thomas Alexander Rayner, James F. Broughton,
Robert F, Cape (Thome), Charles W. L.
^ Christian.
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471 Barnsley, William F. Slater, Thomas H. Leale,- Henry
H. Vowles (Worabro' Dale).
472 Retford^ Thomas Sheers, George Holbrey, Edwin Dixon ;
John Wilson (a), Supernumerary.
473 Worksop^ • Joseph Howard (a), Nehemiah Smith ; John
Bolam, Thomas Denham, Supernumeraries.
William Jessop, Chairman of the DistricU
Anthony Ward, Financial Secretary,
XXV.— THE NOTTINGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT.
474 Nottingham, {Halifax-Place^ 4*^.,) John Rattenbury, James
Pratt, J. Denholm Brash, Henry J. Foster.
475 Nottingham^ {Wesley ^ ^c.,) John Hartley, Joshua Mason, William
J. Marris (Beeston) ; John H. Faull (Beeston),
Supernumerary.
476 Ilkestone, George Butcher, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the two
Nottingham Circuits, alternately.
477 Mansfield, Henry Hine, Isaac E. Page (Southwell), John
Smith (b).
478 Newark, Robert H. Hare, Samuel J. Smith, William
H. Thompson; Robert Beauchamp, Super-
numerary.
479 Bingham, William Stevinson, Thomas Broadbent.
480 Leicester, William Willan, Matthew Ingle, Charles H. Gough.
481 Melton-Mowhray, John Ward, James Bunting.
482 Oakham, James Hartle, Samuel Lock (Uppingham).
483 Stamford, James Eacott, Alfred H. Vine.
484 Grantham, William Swallow, William G. Pascoe ; Andrew
Mackintosh, Supernumerary.
485 Peterborough, Albert H. M'Tier, Walter Fuller (Crowland),
Egbert T. Carrier.
486 Loughborough, Edmund Lockyer, Henry G. Faull.
487 Castle- Donington, John Dixon (a), William Calvert (Melbourne,
near Derby).
488 Derby, {King-Street, <^c.,) Richard Brown (a), Charies
L. Sutcliffe ; George T. Taylor, Supernumerary.
489 Derby, (Green-Hill, <^c.,)John S. Fordham, James E. Hargreaves ;
Francis S. Keeling, Supernumerary.
490 Ashbourne, James M'Turk, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
two Derby Circuits, alternately.
491 Helper, Nathaniel Stevens, William A. Templar.
492 Ripley, {near Derby,) Henry Cattle, John F. Davies (Biddings,
near Alfreton) ; James J, Topham, Super-
numerary.
493 Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Joseph Sutton, James W. Winspear(Woodville,
near Burton-on-Trent), John Gibson (A)(Swan-
nington, near Leicester), Robert Renton : "
jamin Frankland (Swadlincote), Supernu
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494 Burton-on' Trent t Charles Nightingale, Winterley Crouch,
Thomas Barr (Tamworth).
495 Matlock-Bath, William R. C. Cockill. Ulric H. Allen (Wirks-
worth) ; Frederick Slight, Supernumerary.
John Rattbnbury, Chairman of the District.
Richard Brown (a), Financial Secretary.
XXVI.— THE LINCOLN DISTRICT.
496 Lincoln^ Michael Johnson, Samuel M'Aulay, Henry R.
Burton, John Clegg.
497 Sleaford, Ebenezer Moulton (a), Richard W. Butterworth,
Thomas Harvey.
498 Market-Rosen, Benjamin N. Haworth, John Palmer, William
Millican.
499 Louth, William Lindley, John Mack (North Somercotes),
James Wright, George H. Brown (North
Somercotes).
500 Homcastle, Thomas Heeley, Thomas Brighouse ; Samuel Joll,
Supernumerary.
501 Bardney, Seth Dixon (a), William J. Hedley.
502 Alford, Thomas Wilkinson, James Cooke (b), Henry
Valentine.
503 Coningsby, George Buckley, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the
Horncastle Circuit.
504 Spilsby, Samuel Timms, Thomas Craven ; John Nicholson,
Supernumerary.
505 Boston, Alexander Puddicombe, Henry Douthwaite, Charles
D. Newman.
506 Waif^eet, Joseph Hirst, Robert J. Thomas (Wrangle).
507 Spalding, William Robinson (a), Christopher B. Sykes (Hol-
beach), Edmund Holroyd.
508 Bourne, William Jackson (b), who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
of the Stamford Circuit.
MicHABL Johnson, Chairman of the District*
William Lindlet, Financial Secretary,
XXVU.— THE HULL DISTRICT.
509 Hull, (Waltham-Street, ^c.,) Henry W. Williams, John
S. Workman, John Henshall, George S. Weston,
George Southall.
510 Hull, (George-Yard, ^c.,) David Barley, Thomas Brackenbury,
George H. Smith; Robert Jackson (Sutton),
Supernumerary.
511 Beverley, John Tucker, Ebenezer A. Gardiner.
512 Driffield, Robert Lewis (a). William J. Frankland, Ralph
M. Spoor.
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513 Howden, Hugh Johnson, William C. Williams, J. Rohinson
Gregory.
514 Patrington, Edward Russell, John Hogg (Hedon, near Hull).
515 Hornsea, Henry Keet, John T. Pallister.
516 Grimsby, (George^Street, ^c.,) George Hughes, Wesley Brunyate,
Amos White; James Little (Cleethorpes),
Supernumerary.
517 Grimsby, {Caisior and Laceby, ^c.,) Henry Banks (Caistor),
William M. Kidman (Waltham).
518 Gainsborough, Theophilus S. Gregory, David Jones (a), Henry
Pigott.
519 Epworth, {near Bawiry), Edward B. Finder, Rohert T. Rundle
(Owston-Ferry, near Bawtry).
520 Snaiih, John Eaton, Josiah Felvus ; Thomas Pearson (a)
(Drax, near Selhy), Supernumerary.
521 Goole, Samuel Taylor, John W. Crake.
522 Brigg, Felix H. Pickworth, John Brown (c) ; Thomas
Short, Supernumerary.
523 Barton-on" Number, Timothy R. Moxon, William Parsonson
(Winterton, vid Brigg), Major F. Pect, Edwin
Hayward (Ulcehy).
524 Bridlington, John Shi pham (Bridlington-Quay), Thomas Horton
(Bridlington), John Thackray ; Matthew Banks
(Bridlington), Supernumerary.
Henry W. Williams, Chairman of the District,
Georob S. Weston, Financial Secretary. 0
XXVIII.— THE YORK DISTRICT.
525 Yorli, {New-Street, 4'c,,) James Grose, James Allen (b), John
C. Greaves, James E. Clapham ; William Jewett,
Joseph Mortimer, Supernumeraries.
526 York, {Wesley, ^c.,) Thomas Pearson (b), Joseph Whiteside.
527 Tadcaster, Henry Graham, George Wood, James Taylor (b)
(Boston-Spa).
528 Pocklington, Ahel Burgess, John Harrop, Luke Scott (Market-
Weigh ton).
529 MaUon, Joseph Dyson, Edwin* O. Coleman, Joseph Finne-
more; John I. Muff (Slingsby), Supernumerary.
530 Easingwold, Miles B. Pickering, Samuel T. House (Sheriff-
Hutton), John H. Corson (Tollerton).
531 Helmsley, Thomas Thompson, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
of the Kirby-Moorside Circuit.
532 Scarborough, James Sugden, William D. Williams, T. Tapley
Short.
533 Sherburn, John T. Harwood, William B. Saul, M.A.
534 Filey, Anthony G. Ward, Richard Butterworth (Hun-
. manby).
535 Pickering, Frederick Hart, William Watson (b).
536 Kirby-Moorside, Joseph R. Cleminson, Henry H. Clapham.
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537 Thirsk, J. Bywell Dawson, M.D., Charles Brighouse ;
John Parry, Alexander T. Weir, Supernu-
meraries.
538 Northallerton, George Gregor, Joseph Charlesworth (Brompton).
539 Ripojiy George Russell, John Jenkin (Boroughhridge,
near York), Alfred Elvidge ; Joseph Morris
(Boroughhridge), Supernumerary.
540 Selby, William Foster, William H. W. Evans, Joseph
Olphert.
James Grose, Chairman of the District.
James Allen (b), Financial Secretary,
XXIX.— THE WHITBY AND DARLINGTON DISTRICT.
541 fVhitby, George Ahbott, William King, William Middleton.
542 Danby, David Williams (Danby, Yarm, Yorkshire), John
Hughes (d) (Glasedale-Ends, Yarm, Yorkshire).
543 Stokesley, Thomas M. Rodham, John E. Doubleday (Eston).
544 Guisborough and Redcar, Henry Laugher, Thomas Hepton
(Redcar).
545 Lofthouse and Staithes, Edward P. Lowry, who shall change on
one Sunday in every six weeks with the
Ministers of the Guisborough and Redcar
Circuit.
546 Darlington, Robert S. Ellis, Abel Wood, Arthur B. Holford.
547 Stockton, . William Bond, Joseph Adams, Edward Lloyd Jones.
548 Middlesborough, George Barnley, James L. Posnett ; Harry
Pedley, Supernumerary.
549 Hartlepool, John RosseJJ, George Barlow (West-Hartlepool).
650 Barnard-Castle, Edmund B. Warters, William H. Kendall;
Edward Nye (Barningham), Supernumerary.
551 Bishop- Auckland, John Talbot, William M. Armistead (Spenny-
moor), Joseph H. Slack, George Quiggin (New-
Shildon).
552 Crook, Johh W. Henderson, Richard Crozier (Witton-
Park).
553 Middleham, John Imisson, John T. Duncan (West Witton).
554 Hawes, Julius Brigg, who shall change on one Sunday in
every quarter with the Ministers of the Middleham
Circuit.
555 Richmond, Thomas Waterhouse, Arthur A. Southerns.
556 Reeth, William Baddeley, John R. Cleminson (Gun-
nerside).
557 Bedale, James Faulkner, George Hagen (Masham).
John Talbot, Chairman of the District,
Geo ROE. Barn LEY, Financial Secretary,
XXX.— THE NEWCASTLE DISTRICT.
558 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, {Brunswick, <^c.,) William Andrews,
Henry J. Pope, Amos Dyson.
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559 Newcasile-upon-T^ne, ( Blenheim- Street ^ ^<?m) John Fletcher,
Peter Mackenzie, Joshua Haigh.
560 Gateshead^ Thomas Haslam, John Westlake, Agur B. Gar-
diner, William Oldfield.
561 North-Shields, William W. Duke, Mark Davenport, George
Parker (a) (Tynemouth),
562 South' Shields, John Kirk (a), Robert Stephenson, B.A., Anios
Cleaver (Jarrow-on-Tyne), William C. Lawry
(East-Jarrow) ; Humphrey Stevenson, Super-
numerary.
563 Blythf James Cuthbertson, Robert Buck.
564 Morpeth, Edward Horton, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Blyth Circuit.
565 Sunderland^ (Sans-Street, ^c.,) Thomas Brookes, Joseph Dawson,
Alfred Wells; George Turner (a). Supernu-
merary.
566 Sunderland, (Fawcett- Street, S^c.,) Edward Shelton, John
H. Anderson.
567 Sunderland, (Whitburn-Street, S^c,,) William Maltby, William
Stevinson, B.A.
568 Houghton'te- Spring, Richard Petch, John H. Rogers.
569 Durham, Josiah My cock, John R. Bennett, James Johnson
(Coxhoe), John S. Robinson (Chester-le-Street).
570 Wolsingham, Charles H. Bishop, Henry Gibson (St. John's,
Weardale), John Stembridge (Stanhope).
571 Hexham, William H. Robson, George Reid (Corbridge),
Edward Thompson.
572 ShotUy- Bridge, Richard Stepney, Thomas W. Blanshard, Thomas
Hind (Black-Hill).
573 Alston, Thomas Cannell, George F. Maugham (Haltwhistle),
Joseph Watson (b).
574 Allendale- Town, William Limmex, William D. Johnson, (Lime-
stone-Brae, Hay don -Bridge).
575 Alnwick, Henry Badger, Joseph Symes (Amble).
576 Berwick, John Watson (b), who shall change on one Sun-
day in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Alnwick Circuit.
William Andrews, Chairman of the District,
John Fletcher, Financial Secretary,
XXXI.— THE CARLISLE DISTRICT.
577 Carlisle, Hugh Jones (a), Wesley Butters, James Morrison.
578 Brampton, (near Carlisle,) William Hare, who shall change on
one Sunday in every quarter with the Ministers
of the Carlisle Circuit.
579 Whitehaven, William Sellers, John Leal.
580 Workington, William H. Walker, who shall change on one Sunday
in every mouth with the Ministers of the White-
haven and the Wigton and Maryport Circuits,
alternately.
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581 Cockermouth and KesuneTc^ William Satchell, John Raine (Kes-
wick).
582 Appleby and KirTcby-Stephen^ Thomas Henwood, George H.
Shafto (Kirkby-Stephen).
583 Penrith^ William Chambers, James W. Eacott.
584 Kirkoswaldt Theophilus D. Anderson, B.A., Joseph S. Exell'.
585 WigUm and Maryport, Charles J. Barton, Thomas A. Seed
(Mary port).
586 Kendal, Tilney Rising, John Burdon (Ambleside), Thomas
Nicholson.
587 Sedberghf William Moister, Thomas Hargreaves.
588 Ulverstone^ Edward Abraham, Alexander F. Fogwell (Dalton-
in-Furness), Richard W. Boyns (Millom).
589 Barrow'tn-Furness^ John Bell (a), who shall change on one
Sunday in every month with the Ministers of
the Ulverstone Circuit.
590 Dumfries^ John W. Thomas, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the Carlisle
Circuit.
Hugh Jones (a), Chairman of the Disiriei,
Edward Abraham, Financial Secretary,
XXXII.— THE ISLE OF MAN DISTRICT.
591 Douglas, Henry Kirkland, Charles Swannell, Harrison
Fen wick.
592 Castletown^ Robert Cass, Silas Jones.
593 Ramsay, Joseph Oarrett, George Robinson (b), Thomas
Austin.
594 Peel, John S. Vickers, Geoi^ Watson.
Henrt Kirkland, Chairman of the District,
XXXIIL— THE EDINBURGH AND ABERDEEN DISTRICT.
595 Edinburgh, G. Stringer Rowe, James Fletcher (Bathgate),
Samuel Shrimpton.
596 Leith, Samuel Abell, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Edinburgh and Dunbar Circuits, alternately.
597 Dunbar, Thomas J. Macartney,' who shall change on one
Sunday in every quarter with the Ministers of
the Edinburgh and Leith Circuits, alternately.
598 Greenock, Joseph Cranswick, who shall change on one Sun-
day in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Glasgow (Cathcart-Road) Circuit.
599 Glasgow, {John-Street, S^c,,) Edward A. Telfer, James P. Keeley.
Airdrie, Joshua Fielden, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Glasgow (John-Street) and Glasgow (St.
Thomas's) Circuits, alternately.
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600 Glasgow^ {St, Thomas's^ 4^c.,) Arthur WilkiDson ; David Stewart,
Supernumerary.
601 Glasgow, (Cathcart-Road, ^•c.,) William D. Barton, Forster
Crozier.
602 Glasgow, (Claremoni- Street, ^c,,) John F. Moody ; Roger Moore,
Supernumerary.
603 Dumbarton, Joseph R. Hewitson, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Minister
of the Glasgow (Claremont-Street) Circuit.
604 Wallacestone, John Atkins (Redding-by-Falkirk).
605 Kilsyth, Samuel Millett, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Wallacestone Circuit.
606 Stirling and Doune, T. Inglis Walsh, who shall preach at Wallace-
stone on one Sunday in every six weeks.
607 Ayr, Edward Bay lis, George M. Colledge (Stewarton),
William Greenwood (Girvan).
608 Aberdeen, Newton R. Penny, James Bolton (Peterhead),
George Ingman (Inverurie).
609 Dundee, {fVard-Road,) Jahez Marrat.
610 Dundee, (fVeUington-Street,) Thomas L.Parker, who shall change
on one Sunday in every month with the Minister
of the Dundee (Ward-Road) Circuit
611 Perth, Joseph Butters, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six w^eks with the Ministers of the
Dundee Circuits, alternately.
612 Arbroath and Montrose, John W. Moody, Sidney Mees (Montrose).
613 Banff, Richard Webh, W. Boswell Lowther (Portessie).
614 Inverness, John Drake.
John Drake, Chairman of the District,
Thomas L. Parkbr, Financial Secretary.
XXXIV.— THE ZETLAND DISTRICT.
615 Lerwick, George Hohson, James Drummond.
616 Dunrossness, Stephen G. Scott.
617 Walls, Thomas H. Horrell.
618 Northmavin and Delting, Joseph Bacon.
619 North Isles, James A. Riramer (Unst).
N.B, I. The Ministers in the Zetland Isles shall
change regularly with each other, under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
2. The Zetland District is placed under the super-
vision of the Home-Missionary Committee.
3. Subscriptions especially in aid of the work of God
in the Zetland Isles may be paid to the Trea-
surers of the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund.
George Hobsom, Chairman of the District.
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APPOINTMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF WESLEYANS
IN THE ARMY AND ROYAL NAVY.
The Camp, Aldershot, Richard Hardy, Henry E. Thompson.
Chatham Garrison, Richard W. Allen.
The Camp, Shorncliffe, Benjamin Broadley.
Portsmouth Garrison, Joseph Webster.
Dublin Garrison, James Tobias.
The Camp, Curragh^ John Duncan.
Garrison and Naval Port of Malta, William S. Caldeeott, John P. Lowe.
Gibraltar Garrison, Richard B. Lyth.
Bermuda, Stephen Humphry, William Henry Evans.
APPOINTMENTS OF HOME-MISSIONARY MINISTERS.
No. of
Circuit.
1 London, {City-Road,) George H. Camburn.
London, {German Mission,) William H. Johnston.
Sandhurst, {Berks,) Joseph B. Alger. ,
2 London, {Hoxton,) William D. Sarjeant.
4 Wood-Green and Seven Sisters' Road, Samuel F. Balch, Thomas
Featherstonehaugh.
6 London, {Hackney,) Edward Burton.
8 London, {Spitalfields,) Robert Culley.
9 London, (Bethnal- Green,) T. Bowman Stephenson, B.A.
1 1 London, {Bow,) Allen Rees.
London, {Mile- End-Road,) James S. Cooke.
12 London, (Canning -Town,) Stephen Cox.
East End of London, Alexander M'Aulay.
13 Stratford, James H. Pawlyn.
16 Saffron-Walden, Samuel R. Williams.
18 Southend and Leigh, J. Holland Brown. *
22 Watford, William Ludlow.
23 Uxbridge, Henry W. Catton.
25 London, {South- East ^ James B ransom.
New-Cross, Joseph Dixon.
31 Paddington, Alfred Marty n.
Hampstead, W. Wheatley Smith.
32 ' London, (Bayswater,) Nehemiah Cumock (b).
33 London, {Chelsea,) William Hudson.
41 Croydon, Jacob Stephenson, B.A.
42 Kingston and Cobham, Joseph Portrey, Alfred Llewellyn.
43 Chertsey, Alfred Sargent.
47 Eastbourne, James S. Hill.
50 Guildford, Henry J. Sykes, Samuel Fogg.
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Na. of
Circuit.
51 Petersfieldf Andrew Baxter.
89 Norwich, James S. Bellman.
125 Portsmouth, Henry Watts.
129 Bournemouth, George C. Mayes.
144 Jersey, (French,) James L. Ozanne.
190 WillUon, Henry Small wood (b).
222 Warminster, Thomas H. Penrith.
241 Builth, . Joseph Shrimpton.
247 Aherystywth, £. Ashton Jones.
250 Treherhert, S^c, {Welsh,) Peter Roberts.
291 Hanley, {Welsh,) Edward Humphreys.
309 Malvern, John £. Cooke.
323 Leominster, George Denton*
332 Crewe, Isaac Harding.
345 Liverpool, {Pitt-Street,) Evan P. Evans.
354 Llandudno, Joseph Willis.
356 Rhyl^ Benjamin B. Waddy.
359 Ellesmere, George Hack.
367 Preston, {tune- Street,) Henry F. Kelvey.
390 Denton, Richard Stevens.
393 Saddkworth, James Etchells.
403 Bury, William C. Kewish.
430 Bingley, Thomas Hackett.
432 Saltaire, George W. Russell.
444 Stanningley, James Ritchie.
462 Sheffield, {Ebenezer,) Charles F. Nightingale.
463 Shield, {Heeley,) George Boggis.
464 Sheffield, {Thorncliffe,) Charles H. H. Ward.
468 Bother ham, John Kirk (c).
471 Worshro* Dale, Henry H. Vowles.
534 Filey, Anthony G. Ward, Richard Buttcrworth.
561 Tynemouth, George Parker (a).
577 Carlisle, Wesley Butters.
586 Ambleside, John Burdon.
595 Bathgate, James Fletcher.
• 599 Glasgow, {John- Street,) James P. Keeley.
601 Glasgow, {Cathcart-Road,) Forster Crozier.
603 Dumbarton, Joseph R. Hewitson.
607 Stewarton, George M. Colledge.
Girvan, William Greenwood.
613 Portessie, W. Boswell Lowther.
615 Lerwick, George Hobson, James Drummond.
616 Dunrossness, Stephen G. Scott.
617 Walls, Thomas H. Horrell.
618 Northmavin and Delting, Joseph Bacon.
619 North Isles, James A. Rimmer.
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IRELAND.
I.— THE DUBLIN DISTRICT.
620 Dublin, (Stephen* s^Green, Centenary Chapel, S^c,) James
Donnelly, James Robertson (Sandymount) ;
Thomas Meredith, Robert Boyd, Supernume**
raries.
N.B. Robert G. Gather, LL.D., is, by permission
of the Conference, employed in the service of a
religious Society in England.
Connexional School^ Thomas A. M'Kee, Governor and Chaplain.
Dublin Garrison, James Tobias.
Curragh Camp, John Duncan.
621 Dublin, (Abbey-Street, ^c.,) William G. Price, Henry Ball, John
O. Price ; Robert Huston (Lombard-Street),
Supernumerary.
622 Dublin, (Rathmines,) Thomas Moran.
623 Dublin, (Cork-Street,) John B. Wallace, M.A., who shall change
once in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Rathmines Circuit.
624 Dublin, (Blackhall-Place,) Edward Best, who shall change once
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Abbey-Street Circuit.
625 Kingstown, George Vance, John Moore (Blackrock).
626 Bray, Gibson M*Millen (Inspector of Schools), Samuel
Hollingswortb, B.A.; Thomas T. N. Hull
(Dalkew), Supernumerary.
627 Drogheda, Benjamin Bayly, James Thompson (Dandalk) ;
John Carey, Supernumerary.
628 Wicklow, Irvine Johnston.
629 Rathdrum, William Lough (Arklow), James M. Sayers.
630 Tullamore, Frederick Elliott, Thomas M'Lorinan ; John
Hughes (Bally brittas). Supernumerary.
631 Maryborough, James Murdock.
632 Abbeyleix, Samuel Dunlop, who shall change once in every
four weeks with the Minister of the Maryborough
Circuit.
633 Longford, William Christie, Robert J. Ballard ; John Nelson
(Aughry-House, Dromod), Supernumerary.
634 AthUme, George G. Ballard.
635 Lucan and Trim, Samuel Patterson (Celbridge), John Foster
(Trim).
General Mission for the South, William G. Campbell (Blackrock,
Dublin).
James Tobias, Chairman of the District,
James Donnelly, Secretary.
^ II.— THE WATERFORD DISTRICT.
aterford, John Donald.
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637 Clonmel, John C. Storey.
638 CarloWf Thomas Pearson, Martin Hynes (Athy).
639 Newtownbarry, John Carson, John H. Martin ; Henry J. Giles
(Monamolin, Gorey), Supernumerary.
640 Wexford^ John Hazelton, Samuel Bates.
641 Kilkenny f Mortlock Long, Hugh Moore.
John Donald, Chairman of the District,
John Hazelton, Secretary.
Ill THE CORK DISTRICT.
642 Carkf William Gorman, Wesley Guard.
643 Queenstoum and Passage^fVest, Robert Hazleton, Richard S. D.
Campbell (Passage- West).
644 Bandont Henry Evans, James Coote (Dunmanway) ;
Thomas Waugh, Supernumerary.
645 Clonakilty, John Walker, Walter H. Price.
646 Skibbereen^ William R. Starkey, Albert E. Kinmonth.
647 Yaughal^ John Liddy, Supernumerary.
648 Fermoy, Robert Black.
649 KinsaUf Robert Knowles.
650 Berehaven-MineSf George Barnes.
651 Tralee^ William B. Monahan, Andrew M'llwaine; John
Nash (Kenmare), Supernumerary.
William Gorman, Chairman of the District,
Wesley Guard, Secretary,
IV.— THE LIMERICK DISTRICT.
652 Limerick^ James C. Bass ; James B. Gillman, Supernumerary.
653 Adare and Rathkeale, Hugh C. Walshe (Rathkeale).
654 Roscrea and Parsonstotion^ Thomas W, Baker, Edward C. West
(Parsonstown).
655 Claughjordan, John Good (Borrisokane).
656 Ballinasloe, Thomas Foster.
657 Nenagh, Jeremiah Wilson.
658 Kilrushy Edward M. Banks.
659 Ennis^ Richard T, Tracy, Supernumerary. Letters to
be addressed to Limerick.
660 Galway and Oughterard, Oliver M'Cutcheon, Andrew Rutledge ;
Samuel Cowdy (a) (Clifden), Supernumerary.
Gliybr M'Cutcheon, Chairman of the District,
James C. Bass, Secretary,
v.— THE SLIGO DISTRICT.
661 Sligo, Charles H. Crookshank, M.A., John O. Park.
662 Castlebar, Robert A. Devers.
663 Ballina and KiUala, Edward Guard, Stewart Smith.
664 Drumshambo and Boyle, Samuel Weir, Gabriel Clarke.
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665 Manorhamilton^ James Edwards (Blacklion), John Nichol, Richard
Duke.
666 Westporif Colin M'Kay, who shall change on one Sunday in
every four weeks with the Minister of the
Casdebar Circuit.
RoBBRT A. Devers, Chairman of the District,
Colin M*Kay, Secretary,
VI.— THE ENNISKILLEN DISTRICT.
667 Enniskillent Wallace M*Mullen, George R. Wedgwood.
668 Broohhorough, Robert Geale, Robert Jamison.
669 Irvinestown, John S. M*Dade, Robert G. Roberts ; John R.
Porter, Supernumerary.
670 Bally shannon, Hugh M'Gahie, Hugh D. Murphy.
671 Clones, Robert Hamilton, Thomas Wiley.
672 Cootehill, Robert Hewitt, John Magill.
673 Cavan, James Black.
674 Killeshandra, Joseph Johnston, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Minister of the
Cavan Circuit.
General Mission for the West and Midland, William R. Carson
(Enniskillen).
Wallace M*Mullen, Chairman of the District.
John S. M*Dade, Secretary,
VII.— THE LONDONDERRY DISTRICT.
675 Londonderry, John J. Landers, James Morrow.
676 Coleraine, Robert G. Jones ; John Hill (Portrush), Super-
numerary.
677 Newtownlimavaddy, James Nixon.
678 Bally castle, James Collier.
679 Castlederg, Alexander Fullerton, John Hadden.
680 Omagh, James Hughes, Robert S. Lee ; William Mulloy
(Fintona), Supernumerary.
681 Strahane and Rathmelton, John Gilbert, George D. Lindsay.
682 Donegal, Robert J. Meyer.
683 Dunkineely, Robert Johnson, George Donaldson (Ardara).
684 Innishowen, Francis Douglas (Moville).
Robert G. Jones, Chairman of the District,
John J. Landers, Secretary,
Vlll.— THE BELFAST DISTRICT.
685 Belfast, {DonegalU Square,) Joseph W. M*Kay.
686 Belfast, {Frederick- Street,) John D. Powell, John W. Jones.
{Jennymount,) William C. North.
687 Belfast, (Falls-Road,) William P. Appclbe, LL.D., who shall
change on one Sunday in every month with the
Minister of the Belfast ^Donegal] -Square) Circuit.
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688 Belfast, (Agnes- Street,) Edward Harte, who sball change on one
Sunday in every month with the Minister of the
Belfast (Ligoniel) Circuit.
689 Belfast, {University-Road,) Wimtim Crook, D.D.
(Wesley-Place,) William Crawford, M.A.
Methodist College, Robert Crook, LL.D., Principal ; Robinson
Scott, D.D., Theological Tutor and Treasurer ;
Benjamin Ralph, B.A., Assistant-Tutor.
690 Belfast, (Ligoniel,) Robert Collier.
691 Belfast, (Eliza- Street,) William H. Quarry, who shall changp
on one Sunday in every month with the Minister
at Wesley-Place.
692 Belfast, (Ballymacarrett,) George Alley, Lindsay Parker (Knock).
693 Holytvood, William Cather, who shall change on one Sunday
in every month with the Ministers of the Belfast
(Ballymacarrett) Circuit.
694 Bally clare, Robert M. Morrison, Alexander English.
695 Donaghadee, Richard Maxwell.
696 Newtownards, John Wilson.
Glastry and Portaferry, Samuel Hutchinson.
697 Carrickfergus, John W, Ballard, Charles Robertson (Lame);
Thomas Ballard, Supernumerary.
698 Magherafelt and CooksUwn, James Donald, William C» Doonan
(Cookstown).
699 Lishum, William Hoey (b), John Oliver.
700 Dromore, R. Crawford Johnson.
701 Downpatrick, Samuel Cowdy (b), John M* William (Bally-
nahinch) ; William Hoey (a) (Comber) Super-
numerary.
702 Ballymena, James Oliver (Antrim), Charles Baakin.
General Mission for the North, James Carey (Belfast).
Robinson Scott, D.D., Chairman of the District.
William P. Appelbe, LL.D., Secretary.,
IX.— THE PORTADOWN DISTRICT.
703 Portadown, John Dwyer, William Nicholas.
704 Eglish, Hugh T. Roulston (Loughgall), who shall change
on one Sunday in every month with the Ministers
of the Portadown Circuit.
705 Netory, Wilson J. Storey, Richard Cole.
706 Dungannon, Thomas Cooke, Nicholas J. Warner.
707 Stewartstown, Thomas Greer.
708 Armagh, Andrew Armstrong, Edward De Courcy (Richbill).
709 Lurgan, John Oilcriest, John E. Green ; John Armstrong,
Supernumerary.
710 Moira, Charles Wood.
71 1 Tandragee, Edward Johnston, Samuel A. Robertson (Gilford).
712 Banbridge, William Quaile.
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713 Mmayhan, S^Cy William B. Le Bert, Thomas Knox (Castle-
blayney) ; William Burnside, Supernumerary.
714 Aughnacloy, George Kirkpatrick.
John Dwyer, Chairman of the District,
John Gilcriest, Secretary,
N.B.— TheRev. William Arthur, M. A., returns to
England.
MISSIONARY APPOINTMENTS.
No. of
Circuit.
621 Dublin, {Abbey- Street,) John O. Price.
623 Dublin, {Cork- Street,) John B. Wallace, M.A.
626 Bray, Gibson M'Millen, Samuel Hollingsworthj B.A.
635 Lucan and Trim, Samuel Patterson (Celbridge), John Foster
(Trim).
641 Kilkenny, Mortlock Long, Hugh Moore.
647 Youghal, John Liddy, Supernumerary.
648 Fermoy, Robert Black.
649 Kinsale, Robert Knowles.
650 Berehaven-Mines, George Barnes.
651 Tralee, William B. Monahan, Andrew M'llwaine.
656 Ballinasloe, Thomas Foster.
657 Nenagh, Jeremiah Wilson.
658 Kilrush, Edward M. Banks.
659 Ennis, Richard T. Tracy, Supernumerary.
660 Galway and Oughterard, Oliver M'Cutcheon, Andrew Rutledge ;
Samuel Cowdy (a) (Clifden), Supernumerary.
663 Killala and the Barony of Liney, Stewart Smith.
665 Manorhamilton, Richard Duke.
eQQ fVestport, Colin M*Kay.
681 Strabane and Rathmelion, John Gilbert, George D. Lindsay.
682 Donegal, Robert J. Meyer.
683 Dunkineely, Robert Johnson, George Donaldson (Ardara).
684 Innishowen, Francis Douglas (Moville).
686 Belfast, Frederick-Street, (Jennymount,) William C. North.
689 Belfast, University -Road, {Wesley-Place,) William Crawford,
M.A.
690 Belfast, (Ligoniel,) Robert Collier.
692 Belfast, {Ballymacarrett,) George Alley, Lindsay Parker (Knock).
696 Newtownards, {Glastry and Portaferry,) Samuel Hutchinson.
701 Downpatrick, Samuel Cowdy (b), John M*William (Bally-
nahinch) ; William Hoey (a) (Comber), Super-
numerary.
702 Ballymena, James Oliver (Antrim), Charles Baskin.
707 Stewartstown, Thomas Greer.
712 Banbridge, William Quaile.
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MISSIONS.
I.— EUROPE.
FRANCE.
1 Paris, (English Work,) William Gibson, B.A.
2 Rheims, (English Work,) John Mearns, Supernumerary.
3 Boulogne, (English Work,) Joseph Gaskin.
GERMANY.
WURTEMBERO, BADEN, BAVARIA, AND AUSTRIA.
4 Waiblingen, John C. Barratt ; Michael Wiedmann (Stuttgart),
Matthias Class (Winnenden), Gottlieb S. P.
Schweikher, German Ministers.
5 Stuttgart^ (English,) To be supplied by the Minister at Waiblingen.
6 Cannstatt, (English,) To be supplied by the Minister at Waib-
lingen.
7 Prevorst, Johann C. Koenig, German Minister.
8 Bachnang, Karl C. Beutenmiiller, German Minister.
9 Murrhardt, Jacob Klenk, German Minister.
10 Hall, Philip H. Nieflfer, German Minister.
11 Kirchberg, Crailsheim, George H. Funck, German Minister.
12 Oberurbach, Johann G. Steinlen, German Minister.
13 Steinenberg, An Agent.
1 4 Ulm, Blaubeuren, 4*^., To be supplied.
15 Adelsheim, (Baden,) Christian Reiz, German Minister.
16 Vienna, (Austria,) Chri'stian Dieterle, German Minister.
John C. Barratt, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
N.B. — Christian G. Hiller will receive his appoint-
ment from the Chairman.
ITALY.
(northern division.)
17 Padua, Henry J. Piggott, B.A. ; Donato Patucelli,
Italian Minister.
18 Vicenxa, Alberigo Bossi, Italian Minister.
19 Parma, Luigi Girone, Italian Minister.
20 Mezzano, One to be sent.
21 Ffco-6ff//i^ano, A Catechist.
22 Spezia, Gaetano Zocco, Assistant Italian Minister.
23 Intra, Benedetto Lissolo, Italian Minister.
24 Cremona, Giuseppe Rosa, Italian Minister,
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25 Asola and RemedeUo, A Catechist.
26 Pavia^
27 Bologna,
28 Milan,
29 Rome,
SO Florence,
31 Naples,
Giovanni Annigoni, Italian. Minister.
Oiacomo Roland, Italian Minister.
Ferdinando Bosio, Italian Minister.
(middlb division.)
Francesco Sciarelli, Italian Minister.
To be supplied.
(southern division.)
Thomas W. S. Jones ; Giuseppe Moreno^ Italian
Minister.
82 Caserta^ A Catechist.
83 Capri, To be supplied.
84 Salerno, Giovanni B. De Sanctis, Italian Minister.
35 CosensM, Giuseppe Carile, Italian Minister.
86 Messina, {Sicily,) Giuseppe Spaziante, Italian Minister.
Hbnrt J. PioooTT, B.A., Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent.
SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.
87 Gibraltar, Richard B. Lyth ; George Alton, Supernumerary.
88 Barcelona, An agent.
89 Oporto, Robert H. Moreton.
II.— ASIA.
CEYLON.
I.— THE SINGHALESE DISTRICT.
(south.)
40 Colombo, South, {CoVpetty,) John Scott (b) ; John Henry AbeyasC-
kara, Native Minister.
41 Colombo, North, {The Pettah,) Robert Tebb ; Daniel Henry
Pereira, Henry Marthensz, Native Ministers ;
Peter Gerhard de Zylva, Supernumerary.
42 Kandy, George Baugh ; David FonsCka, Native Minister.
48 Negomho, Peter Bartholomew Pereira, Native Minister.
44 Katana, John Andrew de Mell, Native Minister.
N.B. — The Ministers of the Negombo and Katana
Circuits are to change on one Sunday in every
six weeks. *^
45 Seedua, Henry Pereira, Native Minister.
46 Minuangoda, Peter Salgado, Native Minister.
N.B. — The Ministers of the Seedua and Min-
uangoda Circuits are to change on one Sunday
in every six weeks. The Negombo, KaUna,
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Seedua, and Minuangoda Circuits are under the
care of the Superintendent of the Colombo
(North) Circuit.
47 Wellewatta^ David de Silva, Native Minister.
48 Galkisse^ A Catechist, under the care of the Minister of the
Wellewatta Circuit.
49 Angulany^ Paul Rodrigo> Native Minister.
50 MoroiiOf (Rawattawatta,) Oberis Jansz Goonesekara, Native Minis-
ter.
5 1 MoroUo, {Afuiloj) Joseph Fernando, Native Minister.
N.B. The Ministers of the two. Morotto Cir-
cuits are to change on one Sunday in every
month.
52 Wattalpola,
53 Pantura,
54 Caltura^
55 Amblamgodat
56 Galle,
57 BeUigam,
58 Matura,
59 Pololypitiya,
60 Goddapitiyat
Hendrick Fernando, Native Minister.
Don David Pereira, Native Minister.
N.B. The Ministers of the Wattalpola and Pantura
Circuits are to change on one Sunday in every
month.
John Adrian Poulier, Native Minister.
Zaccheus Nathanielz, Native Minister.
John Shipstone; George Edward Goonewar-
dane, Philip Raymond Willenberg, Native
Ministers.
Solomon Pieris, Native Minister.
James Alfred Spaar, Native Minister.
A Catechist.
Simon Peter de Sylva, Native Minister.
61 Morowa^ (Korie,) Don Peter Gerhard Fernando, Native Minister.
N.B. — Beiligam, Matura,Pololypitiya, Goddapitiya,
Moro wa (Korle), and Amblamgoda, are under the
care of the Superintendent of the Galle Circuit.
John Scott (b), Chairman of the District^ and General
Superintendent
II.— THE TAMIL DISTRICT.
(north.)
62 Jajffha, (PeHah,) John Kilner, Edmund Rigg; John Wesley
Philips, Native Minister; Daniel Poor Niles,
Native Principal of Central School.
63 Jaffna, (fVannarponne,) William Murugasu Walton, Native
Minister.
64 Puttoor, Christian Parinparayagam, Native Minister.
65 Point-Pedro, John O. Rhodes ; Henry de Silva, Native
Minister ; A Catechist (Ploly).
66 Cattavelly, A Catechist.
67 Trincomalse, Joseph Benjamin, Native Minister ; A Catechist.
68 Batticaioa, (Puleanieevo,) John Brown (d) ; Samuel S. Nil
Native Minister ; A Catechist.
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69 Eraur, A Catechist.
70 Batiicaloaf {Karavaku,) James Marrimuttoo Osborn, Native
Minister ; A Catechist (Naipatur), A Catechist
(KuUaar).
N.B. — 1. Jaffna (Wannarponne), Puttoor, and
Cattavelly Stations, are placed under the superin-
tendence of the Superintendent of the Jaffna
Circuit.
2. Batticaloa (Karavaku) is under the superuitend-
ence of the Superintendent of Batticaloa
(Fuleanteevo).
S. The Native Ministers of Jaffna (Pettah), and
Jaffna (Wannarponne), shall interchange once a
month.
John Bilker, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
CONTINENTAL INDIA.
I.— THE MADRAS DISTRICT.
71 Madras, South, {l^amil,) James Gillings, William Burgess,
Educational Department ; Peter J. Evers, East
Indian Minister ; S. Somosoondrum, Native
Minister.
72 Madras, North, {Tamil,) Joel Samuel, Native Minister; H. O.
Sullivan, East Indian Minister, Supernumerary.
73 Madras, (English,) Henry G Highfield, B.A.
74 St. Thomas's Mount, John Dixon (b) ; Elias J. Gloria, Native
Minister.
75 Negapatam, Henry Little, Alexander F. Barley; M. Kaly&na
Raman, Native Assistant-Minister.
76 Manaargoody, George Fryar, James C. Fowler.
77 Melnatiam, One to be sent.
78 Trichinopoly and Warriore, George Hobday, East Indian
Minister.
79 Trivalore, Richard Brown (b).
80 Caroor, James Hobday, East Indian Minister.
James Gillinos, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent .
IL— THE MYSORE DISTRICT,
81 Bangalore, (Pettah,) Thomas Hodson, Samuel Dalzell; Josiah
Hudson, B.A., Educational Department ;
Abijah Samuel, Native Minister.
82 Bangalore, (Cantonment,) Silas E. Symons, Albert Fentiman ;
' Nathaniel, Native Minister.
83 Mysore and Seringapatam, John Hutcheon, A.M., John C. W.
Gob tick.
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84 Toomkoor, John Stephenson (b).
85 Goobbee, William Walker, East Indian Minister.
86 Coonghul and Magadi^ One wanted.
87 Shemoga, Arthur J. O. Lyle, James Sharp.
88 Hassan. \ ^ ^ ,
89 Chickmigaloor, | One wanted.
90 Ooiacamund^ John Greenwood.
Thomas Hodson, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
III.— THE CALCUTTA DISTRICT.
91 Calcutta, John Richards (b).
92 Bancoorah, Thomas Rae. Letters for Bancoorah to be sent
to Calcutta.
93 Lucknow, (Oude,) Joseph Broadbent, who is appointed to labour
for the spiritual benefit of Methodist soldiers.
John Richards (b), Chairman of the District,
and Generai Superintendent,
CHINA.
T.— THE CANTON DISTRICT.
94 Canton, East, Henry Parkes, Joseph Gibson.
95 Canton, West, George Piercy, Silvester Whitehead.
96 Fats/idn, John Preston, Thomas G. Selby.
George Piercy, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent.
II.— THE WUCHANG DISTRICT.
97 Wuchang, David Hill.
98 Hankow, William Scarborough, Josiah Cox.
N.B. All letters for the District to be addressed, —
Hankow, China.
Josiah Cox, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
N.B, — F. P. Napier has leave of absence in England.
III.— AFRICA.
SOUTHERN AFRICA.
I.— THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE DISTRICT.
WESTERN PROVINCE,
99 Cape- Town, {Burg-Street, English,) Samuel Hardey, Willi**-
Charles Webb (Mowbray), Gardiner Scates
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100 Cape- Town, (Sydney- Street, Dutch,) William C. Goch, Assistant-
Missionary, under the superintendence of the
Minister at Wynherg.
101 Wynherg and Diep-River, Richard Ridgill.
102 Klip Fontein, A Catechist under the direction of the Minister at
Wynherg.
103 Simon^s-Tovm, Peter Batchelor, Supernumerary.
104 Stellenbosch and Raithhy, William F. Edwards.
1 05 Somerset, West, John A. Bailie.
106 Robertson and Lady Grey, Henry Tindall.
107 Khamiesberg and Bethel, Matthew Godman, John Thome.
N.B. — The Preachers of the Wynherg and Simon's-
Town Circuits shall change regularly under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
Samuel Hardet, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
XL— THE GRAHAM'S-TOWN DISTRICT.
108 Graham's'Toum, (English,) Commemoration Chapel, Rohert
Lamplough, James Rio Sawtell, Ezekiel Lones.
109 Graham's- Town, Wesley Chapel, (iVistsv^,) James Lewana, Native
Missionary.
110 Salem and Farmerjield, Timothy Cresswell.
111 Bathurst and Port Alfred, George Chapman.
112 Fort-Beaufort, Seymour, and Alice, John G. Morrow, Ben Shaw
H. Impey.
113 Heald-Toum, William Impey, President of the Training Institu-
tion; Theophilus Chuhh, B.A., Vice-President
of the Training Institution ; James Sakuha,
Native Assistant-Missionary.
114 Port-Elizabeth, James Fish; Samuel -Umtimkulu, Native Assis-
tant-Missionary.
115 Uitenhage, Ebenezer D. Hepburn.
116 Cradock, William Sargeant.
117 Somerset, East, George H. Green.
118 Graaff Reinett, John Edwards (a).
119 Peddie and Newiondale, John Longden, Joseph Start.
Erura Section, Charles Pamla, Native Missionary.
120 ITffi^ William's' Town, John Wilson (b).
Native Section, John Lewana, Native Missionary.
121 Mount-Coke, John W. Appleyard, Editor and Superintendent of
the Mission- Press ; Edwin Gedye.
Tamakha Section, Boyce Mama, Native Assistant-Missionary.
122 Annshaw, William C. Holden.
Keiskama Hoek Section, George Arthur Rose, Assistant-Mis-
sionary ; James Umjila, Native Assistant-
Missionary.
^auleni Section, To be supplied.
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Amatola Section, John Sikwebu, Native Assistant-Missionary.
N.B.*-William J. Davis has leave of absence in
England.
William Impet, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent.
III.— THE QUEEN'S-TOWN DISTRICT.
123 Q»«efiV7Wn, Henry H. Dugmore ; WiUiam Oates, Assistant-
Missionary.
124 Dordrecht and Stromberg, Zadok Robinson.
125 Kamastone, WilHam Shepstone.
126 Lesteyton, Johannes P. Bertram.
127 Mount Arthur, William Hunter; Johannes Mahongo, Native
Assistant-Missionary.
128 Wodehouee Forests, (Isikoba,) Edward James Barrett.
129 Fingoe Mission, (Tsomo,) William B. Rayner.
180 Butterworth, (Igouwa,) William Holford.
131 Clarkehury and Morley, Peter Hargreaves.
132 BuntingviUe, (Icunue,) John H. Scott.
133 Shawhury, (Eluncuta,) Henry B. Warner, Assistant-Missionary.
134 Osbom, (Tshungwana,) Charles White.
135 Upper Tina, William Shaw Davis, Assistant-Missionary.
136 Gatberg, A Catechist.
William Shbpstonb, Chairman of ike District, and General
Superintendent.
IV.— THE BECHUANA DISTRICT.
137 Colesberg, One to be sent.
138 Burgher* s Dorp andAUwal, North, John Smith (a).
139 TFittebergen, (Native Reserve,) Richard Giddy, Supernumerary.
140 Bensonvale, (Native Reserve,) Arthur Brigg.
141 Thaba^'Nchu, John T. Daniel ; Jonathan Webb, Assistant-
Missionary.
142 Moshaneng, (Tauane's Tribe,) To be visited from Thaba-'Nchu.
143 Bloem-Fontein, James Scott.
144 Fauresmith, Purdon Smales.
145 Diamond-Field, John Priestley.
N.B. — George Scott (d) has leave to visit England.
Jambs Scott, Chairman of the District, and General
SuperhUendent.
v.— THE NATAL DISTRICT.
146 D' Urban, (English,) George Blencowe, Henry S. Barton;
Clement Johns, Native Assistant-Missionary.
147 Coolie Mission, Ralph Stott.
148 Pietermaritzberg, (English,) James Cameron, Daniel Eva, Henry
M. Cameron ; Joseph Jackson (a). Supernu-
merary.
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149 Yorkf Jam^s Langley.
150 LadismHh^ Richard Hayes.
151 Edendale, John Allsopp.
152 Kufangubenif (Zwartkops,) John R. Cameron.
153 Indaleni, Joseph Jackson (b).
154 Emfundisweni, Charles Harmon.
155 Palmer ton f Thomas Kirkby .
156 Ferul<im, William H. Milward.
157 Inanda and Verulam, {Native,) Simon H, Stott.
158 Umhlali, Charles Roberts.
Jambs Cameron, Chairman of the District^ and General
Superintendent.
WESTERN AFRICA.
I.— THE SIERRA-LEONE DISTRICT-
ISO Fr^e-rotrn, Gloucester, Regent, ^c, . Benjamin Tregaskis;
Joseph May, Native Minister ; Edward D.
Dannatt; Samuel Thomas King, Native Min-
ister.
Educational Department, One to be sent.
160 Wellington, Kisay, Calaha-Town, A lien- Town, Charles Knight,
Native Minister.
161 Hastings, Waterloo, Benguema„ CamphelV s-Town, Middle-Town,
Prince Alfred's- town, ^c, Daniel W. Thorpe,
Native Minister.
162 York, Charles Marke, Native Minister.
163 Wilberforce, Congo-Town, Murray-Town, Aberdeen, Newtown,
Lumley, and Gooderich, Frederick Halligey.
IL— THE GAMBIA DISTRICT.
164 SL Mary's, Henry J. Quilter; York F. Clement, Native
Minister.
Barra, Vacant.
165 McCarthy's Island, To be Visited.
Benjamin Tregaskis, Chairman and General Superintendent
of the Sierra- Leone and the Gambia Districts,
III.— THE GOLD COAST DISTRICT, AND OTHER PARTS
OF GUINEA.
166 Cape-Coast, Elmina, Providence, Beulah, Dix Cove, ^c, Matthew
Grimmer, John Waite; Timothy Laing, James
A. Solomon, Native Ministers. •
167 Anamabu, Assafa, Salt-Pond, Kuntu, Akrah, ^c, Henry Wharton ;
John Plange, Native Minister.
168 Domonasi, Abuadzl, Ayeruda, ^c, Edward Jonah Fynn, Native
Minister.
169 James-Town, {Akrah,) Winnibah, Pram-Pram, Poni, Beraku, ^c.
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Thomas R. Picot; Frederick France, Native
Minister.
1 70 Kumasi and Juabin, One to be sent
171 Lagos and Porto-Novo, Joseph Rhodes (b), John Milum.
172 Whydah, Little Popo, Grand Pope, Vacant.
173 Abbeokuta, Thomas J. Marshall, Native Minister.
Matthew Grimmer, Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent,
IV.— AMERICA.
I.— THE ANTIGUA DISTRICT.
174 Antigua, First, (St. /oftn'a,) Abraham Pearce, Enoch N. Maidment
(High School), Charles Angwyn.
175 Antigua, Second, (Parham,) John Badcock, James C. Brewer.
176 Dominica, Joel Peters; John H. Bridge water, Assistant-
Missionary.
177 Montserrat, James H. Darrell.
178 Nevis, James T. Hartwell, Manasseh Barker, Josephus
Bishop.
179 St.Kitfs, Thomas M. Chambers, M.A., James N. Podd,
Joseph F. Southern, Alfred L. Barley.
180 St. Eustatius, Thomas B. Nibbs.
181 St. Bartholomew's, Robert Hawkins, Supernumerary.
182 St. Martinis and Anguilla, William J. Wilkinson, Daniel A.
de Mouilpied (and an Agent who shall reside
at Anguilla).
183 Tortola, Alfred Kent ; Joseph S. Kelshall, Assistant-Mis-
sionary.
James T. Hartwell, Chairman of the District,
and General Superintendent.
N.B. — William J. Waymouth has leave of absence.
II.— THE ST. VINCENTS DISTRICT.
184 St. Vincent's, {Kingstown,) Jonathan C. Richardson, James
Hothersall, Ebenezer Cole, John R. Dickson.
185 St. Vincent's, {George-Town,) David Wright; John C. Johnson,
Assistant-Missionary.
186 St. Vincent's, {Chateaubellair,) Gilbert Irvine; John Richard
Finley Tull, Assistant-Missionary.
187 Grenada, James E. Chase, John Crawshaw (b).
188 Trinidad, William Cleaver, Robert Burdon.
189 Barbadoes, {James' -Street,) Henry Hurd, John Rod well.
190 Barbadoes, {Bethel,) Thomas J. Choate, William Parker.
191 Barbadoes, {Speight's- Town,) Charles Buzza.
102 Barbadoes, {Ebenezer,) Jeremiah S. Shrewsbury; Albert H.
Aguilar, Assistant- Missionary.
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193 Tobago^ Slater Sunderland ; Samuel L. Lindo, Assistant-
Missionary, Jeremiah Sansom.
Hehrt Hurd, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
III.— THE DEMERARA DISTRICT.
194 Demerara^ (George-Town,) First, (Trinity, ^c,,) John Oreathead,
E. Biscombe, Edward R. Gibbens.
195 Demerara, {George- Toum,) Second, {King*8'Toum, ^s,,) Thomas
H. Trotman, Mortimer Allen.
196 Demerara, (Mahaica,) John Allen CampbeU* Assistant-Mis-
sionary.
197 Demerara, {Gelden-Grove,) James Banfield,
198 Demerara, (Goed-Fortuin,) Thomas H. Relhan.
199 Essequiho, Alfred John Silcox.
200 Berbice, Philip Callier.
201 Coolie Mission, Henry Valentine P. Bronkhurst, who shall
act under the direction of the Superintendent of
the George-Town (First) Circuit.
Jambs Banfield, Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent,
IV.— THE JAMAICA DISTRICT.
202 Kingston, George Sargeant, Samuel Smyth, Henry Bunt-
ing, Thomas Hoddng.
203 MontegO'Bay and Lucea, John L. Bleby; Samuel T. Brown,
Assistant- Missionary.
204 Spanish-Town and Linstead, Henry B. Foster, John P. Wright.
205 Morant'Bay, William Clarke Murray.
206 Watsanville and Guy's-Hill, Robert M.,Parnther,
207 Grateful-Hill, Edward Eraser.
208 Falmouth, William J. Lewis,
209 St. Anne's Bay, Thomas P. Russell.
210 Ocho-Rios, Stephen Sutton.
211 Beechamville, Thomas Raspass.
212 Bath, Alexander M*Neil Smith.
21S Port'Antonio, John Duff.
214 Clarendon, John Corlett.
215 Manchester, William Reeve ; Isaac Whitehouse, Super-
numerary.
216 Mount' Ward and Black-River, Thomas M. Geddes ; Joseph A.
E. Smith, Assistant-Missionary.
217 Savannah-la- Mar, Robert Raw.
218 Brown* s-Town, Francis Chapman.
219 Duncan's, George Lockett.
220 Yallahs, William Hodgson.
221 3fottn/-F^fcAer, Richard Harding (a).
222 Manchioneal, Daniel Pinnock.
George Saroeant, Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent,
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V-— THB HONDURAS DISTRICT,
223 BeUxe^ Sdwud Spntt, Archibald Tajlor.
224 Rmatam^ Gcoige Sjkes ; Darid Je£«noii Reynolds, Assis*
tant-Missioiuury^
225 Caromi, {imdimm mmd Spanish Misswm^) Riehaid Fletcher, John
Curtis.
RicHAmn F&iTCHsm, Ckturwum of the Dutriett and
Gtmend Smpermiemdemi.
VI.— THE BAHAMA DISTRICT.
226 New'Prondenee^ Henry Bleby, Richard H. Bleby, George Terry,
B.A., Educational Institution ; William Jackson
227 Eleuikera, Firsts Elijah H. Snmner.
228 Elemtkera^ Second^ Joseph S. Prior.
229 Harbamr^Islandj Joshua Jordan.
. 230 Ahaeo^ Francis Moon.
231 Twr¥9 Island, Thomas Lawaon.
232 Puerta Plata, a Catechist. 1 To be visited from Turk's
233 Samatta, a Catechist. j Island.
HsNRT Blbbt, Chairman of the District, and
General Smperintendent,
VII.— THE HAYTI DISTRICT.
234 Port-an-Prinee, Mark B. Bird.
N.B.— 1. Hilton Cheesbrough, Supernumerary, is
residing in Canada.
2. William West is under the direction of
the Missionary Society.
APPOINTMENTS OF THE SEVENTEENTH AUSTRALASIAN
WESLEYAN-METHODIST CONFERENCE ;
BEGUN IN HOBABT-TOWN, JANUARY, 19TH, 1871.
John Watsford, President of the Conference.
Benjamin Chapman, Secretary,
NEW SOUTH WALES.
I.— THE SYDNEY DISTRICT.
1 Sydney, (York-'Street,) William Cumow, Richard Sellors; Robert
W. Vanderkiste, Supernumerary.
Foreign Missions, — Stephen Rabone, General Secretary for Mis*
sions, and Book-Steward for New South Wales ;
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5
6 Balmain,
7 SL LeonariTs,
8 Ashfield,
9 Parramattay
10
Joseph H. Fletcher and William Curnow,
Editors of the " Christian Advocate and Wes-
leyan Record."
Sustentation and Extension Society for New South Wales, George
Hurst, Clerical General Secretary,
2 Sydney ^ (Chippendale^) Benjamin Chapman, Secretary of the
Conference, Richard Caldwell ; Charles Creed,
Supernumerary.
3 Sydney, (Bourke- Street, Surrey - Hills,) William Clarke, George
Martin.
Sydney, (Newtown,) Henry H. Gaud.
Sydney, (Waverley,) Jahez B. Waterhouse ; William Schofield,
Supernumerary.
Frank Firth; James Watkin, Supernumerary.
Brother Firth shall change once in each month
with the Minister of the St. Leonard's Circuit.
Frederick W. Ward.
Henry Wiles.
William Hill, James Phillips.
Collegiate Institution, (Newington,) Joseph H. Fletcher, President.
Windsor, Frederick T, Brentnall ; Peter Turner, Supernu-
merary.
1 1 Lower Hawkesbury, William C. Hughes.
12 Castlereagh and Penrith, James Somerville.
13 Camden, Henry W. T. Pincombe.
14 Wollongong, William Fidler.
15 Kiama, Samuel Wilkinson.
16 Shoalhaven, Walter J. Davis.
17 Ulladulla, Adin Parsons.
18 Moruya, James W. Dowson.
19 Bega, Matthew Maddem.
20 Bombala, William H. Beale.
Henry H. Gaud, Chairman of the District.
II.— THE BATHURST DISTRICT. *
21 Bathurst, George Woolnough, B.A., Joseph Monahan.
Rockley, John W. Moore.
22 Orange, Charles Olden, George H. Holmes (Guyong) ;
Francis Fawcett, Supernumerary.
23 Mudgee, Joseph Oram, John W. Brown.
Hill End, One wanted.
24 Oberon, Henry Youngman (Mutton's-Falls).
25 Dubbo and Wellington, James Woolnough (Wellington).
26 Fort Bourke, Robert Johnston.
Wilcannia, One wanted.
Joseph Oram, Chairman of the District,
III.— THE MAITLAND DISTRICT. .
27 Maitland, James A. Nolan, Robert Allen.
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28 Morpeth, George Lane.
29 Newcastle^ William J. K. Piddington, James O. Middleton.
30 Singleton, Edward D. Madgwick.
31 Murrurundit John A. Waddell.
32 Dungog and Stroud, George Pickering.
33 Manning^River, William Wilson.
34 Macleay 'River, Arthur Rutledge.
35 Bellinger and Nambuera Rivers, Thomas Moore.
36 Port'Macquarie, Alfred Swift. v
37 Armidale, William Moore.
38 Grafton, William £. Bourne, who shall visit the Lower
Clarence at least once in six months.
39 Tenterjield and Glen-Innes, Joseph Hopkins.
40 Narrabri and Gunnedah, Robert M'Keown.
41 Moree and Gwydxr, Fletcher H. Long.
42 Tamworth, James £. Carruthers.
43 Richmond-River and Lower Clarence, Maurice Gray.
William J. K. Piddinoton, Chairman of the District.
IV.— THE GOULBURN DISTRICT.
44 Goulburn, William Kelynack.
45 Crooktvell and Taralga, Thomas R. M*Michael.
46 Yass, John Clifton.
47 Gunning, Charles Stead.
48 Braidwood, William H. George, Edward J. Rodd (Araluen).
49 Adelong^ Richard V. Danne.
50 Queanbeyan, William M. Bennett.
51 Wagga-Wagga, Kirtqn A. Corner.
52 Yovng, William Robson.
53 Berrima, John Bowes.
54 Deniliquin, Charles Jones.
William Kelynack, Chairman of the District.
QUEENSLAND,
v.— THE QUEENSLAND DISTRICT.
55 Brisbane, (Albert- Street,) William Fletcher, B.A., William G.
Taylor.
56 Brisbane, (Fortitude- Valley,) Matthew H. Parkinson, who shall
change once in each quarter with the Ministers of
the Alhert-Street Circuit.
57 Logan, Isaac Harding.
58 Ipswich, W. G. R. Stephinson, Alfred Midgley.
59 Toowoomba, John Gardiner.
60 Warwick, Richard W. Orton, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Toowoomba
Circuit.
61 Maryborough, Henry J. Lavers.
62 Rockhampton, Charles Wiles.
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68 Peak-DownSf James H. Rogers.
64 Gympie, • Henry Woodhouse.
Townspille, Mackay, Ravenswoodf One to be sent.
Isaac Harding, Chairman of the District,
VICTORIA,
VI.— THE MELBOURNE DISTRICT.
65 Melbourne^ (Wesley Churchy) James Bickford (Lonsdale-Street),
Robert C. Flockart (North-Melbourne), Edwin
I. Watkin (Emerald-Hill), George T. Heyward
(Sandridge), Ebenezer Taylor, Home-Mission-
ary Minister (West^Melbourne).
Carlton^ One to be supplied.
Chinese Mission^ A Catechist.
John C. Symons, Book-Steward and Editor of
the "Wesleyan Chronicle."
Q6 Melbourne^ {Brunswich* Street y) John Watsford, President of the
Conference, John Eggleston, Joseph Nicholson ;
William Butters, Supernumerary, who resides in
England.
67 Melbourne^ (St. Kilda,) Joseph Dare, William H. Fitchett (South
Yarra).
Wesley CoUege^ James S. Waugb, President.
68 Melbourne f (Richmond^) George Daniel, James de Q. Robin, B.A.
69 Brighton^ John B. Smith ; William Woodall, Supernumerary.
70 Berwick^ Thomas Kane, who shall change with the Brighton
Minister once in each quarter.
71 Williamstownf Richard Hart, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Wesley Church
Circuit.
72 Preston and Heidelberg^ Charles Dubourg, who shall change once
in each quarter with the Ministers of the Bruns-
wick-Street Circuit.
73 Kilmore, Thomas Angwin.
74 Seymour, George Schofield.
75 Beechworth, Joseph Waterhouse.
76 El Dorado, William Burridge.
77 Yackandandah, John Seccombe, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Beechworth
Circuit.
78 Morse* s-Creek, William Williams.
79 Albury, (New South Wales,) James J. Watsford, James A. Marsland
(Wodonga).
80 Sale, Edward Davies.
81 Baimsdale, John H. Tuckfield.
82 Walhalla, David S. Lindsay.
83 Port-Albert, Henry Moore.
John Watsford, President of the Conference,
Chairman of the District,
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VIL— THE GEELONG AND BALLAARAT DISTRICT.
84 Geelong East, John Cope, Peter R. C. Usher.
85 Geelong West, Edward King, Thomas £. Ick, M.A.
86 Drysdale, Thomas Grove.
87 Colac, George 6. Richards.
88 Warmambool, Francis E. Stephenson.
89 Belfast, Josiah G. Turner.
90 Portland, Rohert M. Hunter; William Lighthody, John
Pemell, Supernumeraries.
91 StaweU and Ararat, John Mewton, James W. Tuckfield, who
shall give one Sunday in each quarter to the
Mortlake Circuit.
92 BaUaarat, {Lydiard- Street,) Spencer Williams, James W. Crisp,
Francis Neale.
93 BaUaarat, (Bar kly -Street,) Thomas Williams, Charles H.
Ingamelis.
94 Crestoiok, John Catterall,
95 Clunes, William D, Lelean, Henry Catford.
96 Scarsdale and Linton, Edmund S. Bickford.
97 Hamilton, William Brown.
98 Penshiirtt, Thomas Adamson.
99 Mortlake, Henry £. Merriman, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Terang and
Camperdown Circuit.
100 Steiglita^ William Weston.
101 Terang and Camperdown^ James W. H« A. Ingham.
102 Merino, Rohert Brown.
Thomas Williams, Chairnfan of the District,
VIII.— THE CASTLEMAINE AND SANDHURST DISTRICT.
103 Castlemaine, Henry Bath, Charles Lane.
Chinese Mission, A Catechist
104 Sandhurst, William P. Wells, William L. Blamires, Cadwaladr
P. Thomas, David O'Donnell.
105 Maldon^ Joseph Alhiston, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Castlemaine
Circuit
106 Kyneton^ James D. Dodgson.
107 Maryborough and Amherst, Martin Dyson, Richard Oshorne Cook.
108 Daylesford, James S. H. Royce, Richard Fitcher.
109 Tamagulla and Dunollyt Henry Baker.
110 Inglewood^ Rohert W. Campbell, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Tamagulla Circui t.
111 Avoca, Ralph Brown.
112 St, Arnaud, Alexander Brown.
113 Heathcote and Gray town, Charles Lancaster.
114 Echuca, John F. Horsley,
Raywood, One wanted.
William P. Wells, Chairman of the District,
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
IX.— THE SOUTH-AUSTRALIA DISTRICT.
115 Adelaide^ (Pirie' Street,) Thomas James, Thomas Raston (Gilbert-
Street), James Allen, Archibald J. Bogle.
William L. Binks, Book-Steward for South
Australia.
116 Adelaide, {Archer-Street,) John G. Millard, Alfred Rigg
(Brompton).
117 Adelaide, (Norwood,) Thomas Lloyd, Robert S. Casely (Kent-
Town).
Prince Alfred College, William L. Binks, President.
118 Port'Adelaide, George W. Patchell, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Adelaide
(Archer-Street) Circuit.
George W. Patchell, Editor of the " South
Australian Wesleyan Magazine."
Henry T. Burgess, Samuel T. Withington.
William H. Pollard, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Adelaide
(Archer-Street) Circuit.
Edward B. Bums.
John F. Orr, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Kapunda
Circuit.
George Lee.
Charles H. Goldsmith. One to be sent.
James Haslam.
126 Port' Wakefield, William H. Rofe, who shall change once in eacl\
quarter with the Minister of the Auburn Circuit.
127 WiUunga, John S. Greer.
128 Clarendon, Joseph Spence.
129 Mount-Barker, Thomas Edmeades; Matthew Wilson, Super-
numerary.
\Z(i Strathalhyn, James Y. Simpson.
131 Yankalilla, Charles T. Newman.
132 Mount'Gambier, Jabez B. Stephenson.
133 Narracoorte, John W. Annells, who shall change otice in each
quarter with the Minister of the Mount-Gambier
Circuit.
William S. Worth.
Samuel Knight, Albert Stubbs.
Paul C. Thomas.
137 Mount'Remarkable, James Read.
138 Blinman, Thomas M. Rowe.
139 North-East, Benjamin G. Edwards.
140 Wentworth, John H. Trevorrow,
William L. Binks, Chairman of the District,
119 Gawler,
120 Gumeracha,
121 Kapunda,
122 AngasUm,
123 Kooringa,
124 Clare,
125 Auburn,
134 Ooolwa,
135 Wallaroo,
136 Port-Lincoln,
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X.— THE TASMANIA DISTRICT.
141 HobarUTown, {Mehille- Street,) Hans Mack, Charles A. Ogilvie.
142 Newtown, James Hutchison.
143 New^Norfolk and Bothwell, Thomas F. Bird; Samuel Waters
house, Supernumerary.
144 Campbett'Town, William A. Quick.
Norton College, (Ross,) William A. Quick, President.
145 Fingah James Grahiyn.
146 Launcestan, John Harcourt, Nathaniel Bennett.
147 Longford, Samuel Ironside.
148 Westbury, Andrew Inglis.
149 Deloraine, Joseph White.
150 Mersey, Edward W. Nye (La Trobe), William B. Mather
(The Forth) ; John Smithies, Supernumerary.
151 Stanley, Charles Sanders.
Franklin, One wanted.
Waterhouse, One wanted.
William A. Quick, Chairman of the District,
WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
XL— THE WESTERN-AUSTRALIA DISTRICT.
152 Perth, Thomas C. Laurance.
158 York, William Lowe.
154 GeraldUm, William Traylen.
155 Albany, One from England.
William Lowe, Chairman of the District.
NEW-ZEALAND.
XIL— THE NORTHERN DISTRICT.
156 Auckland, Charles W*. Rigg, Joseph Berry, John J. Lewis;
JohnHohhs, Henry H. Lawry, Supernumeraries.
157 The Thames, James Buller, William J. Williams.
158 New-Plymouth, John Crump; Hamiori Ngaropi, Native Mis-
sionary (Taranaki).
159 Raglanj Aotea, and Kawhia, Cort H. Schnackenherg ; Wiremu
Patene, Native Missionary (Waipa).
160 Otahuhu, John Smith ; James WalHs, John Warren, George
Buttle, Supernumeraries.
161 Waivlku, One wanted.
162 Katpara and Wairoa, William Gittos; Hoani Waiti, Native
Missionary.
168 Whangarei, To he visited by the Chairman once each quarter.
164 Hokianga, William Rowse.
165 Watkato, John Law.
James Bullbk, Chairman of the District.
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XIII.— THE MIDDLE DISTRICT.
166 Wellington,
167 Grey Town,
168 Whanganui,
169 Rangitikei,
170 Nelson,
171 Motueka,
172 Blenheim,
IVest-Port,
Thomas Buddie, George S. Harper (Hutt) ;
Heteraka Warihi, Native Missionary.
David M*Nicoll.
William Oliver ; George Stannard, Supernumerary.
Wharton S. Harper, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Whanganui
Circuit
William J. Watkin, William Cannell (Richmond).
William G. Thomas.
John B. Richardson.
One wanted.
Thomas Buddlb, Chairman of the District,
XIV.— THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT.
173 Christehurch,
174 St. Albania,
175 Lyttleton,
176 Springtton,
177 Kaiapoi,
178 Dunedin,
179 Balclulha,
Alfred R. Fitchett.
William Kirk ; John Aldred, Supernumerary.
William Morley ; Te Kote, Native Missionary.
William Keall.
Rohert S. Bunn, Hannibal J. C. Gilbert.
Alexander Reid.
Francis W. Isett.
180 Port Chalmers, Joseph Smalley.
181 fVaikowaiti, Thomas F. Reeve.
182 Lawrence,
183 Roxburgh,
184 Timaru,
185 Invercargill,
186 Oamaru,
187 Hokitika,
188 Greymouth,
once in each
the Roxburgh
Henry Bull, who shall change
quarter with the Minister of
Circuit.
William H. Beck.
Rainsford Bavin, William B. Marten (Geraldine).
John S. Rishworth.
William Lee.
Joseph T. Shaw, Henry Dewsbury (Ross).
James A. Taylor.
Alexander Reid, Chnirman of the District.
SOUTH-SEA MISSIONS. .
XV.— THE FRIENDLY-ISLANDS DISTRICT.
189 ToNOATABU, (Nukualofa,) Shirley W. Baker.
Tubou College, James £. Moulton.
Houma, Philip Taufa, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Maufaga, John Faubula, Native Missionary.
Mua Branch, William T. Rabone; Wickliffe Fuji, Native
Assistant-Missionary.
Kologa, Elias Lagi, Native Missionary.
Hihtfo Branch, James Thomas.
Eua, John Latu, Native Missionary.
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190 Haabai, (Lifuka,) Jabez B. Watkin.
Tangaleleka^ Bita Vi^ Native Missionary.
Haano, A Catechist.
Foa, A Catechist.
UiJui^ A Catechist.
Haafeva^ A Catechist
Nomuka, A Catechist
191 Vavau, (Neiafut) Henry Ghreeuwood, George Minns.
Leimatua^ Mark Baoga, Native Assistant-Missionary.
HaalaufuU, David Kata, Native Missionary.
Ntuafoou^ Jotham Havea, Native Assistant-Missionary.
NiuatobutabUf Melchisedek Tau&, Native A9sistant- Missionary.
Wallis Island, Vacant for the present
Shirley W. Bakbr, Chairman of the DisiricL
XVI.— THE SAMOA DISTRICT.
192 Upolu and Manono, (Lufilufi,) John S. Austin, District Train-
ing Institution.
Aleipata Section, Vacant
Falealili Section, A Catechist
Manono Branch, Barnabas Ahogalu^ Native Missionary.
Safata Section, Vacant.
Aana Section, A Catechist
193 Savaii, (Saleaula,) George Brown..
Safotu Section, A Catechist
j^sau Section, A Catechist
Neiafu Section, A Catechist.
Satupaitea Branch, James W. Wallis, A Catechist
Saleiologa Section, A Catechist
Gagaemalae Branch, One wanted, A Catechist
Sagone Section, A Catechist
Gboboe Brown, Chairman of the District,
XVII.— THE FIJI DISTRICT.
194 Lakemba, Isaac Rooney, John Leggoe. One of the Brethren
shall reside at Lomaloma.
. Training Institution, Caleb Tuvuniwai, Native Missionary.
Vanua Balavu Section, Matthias Vave, Native Missionary ; Levi
Bola, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Cicia Section, Moses Mamafainoa, Native Missionary.
Muala Section, Joel Keteca, Native Missionary.
Kahara Section, Joel Koroikata, Native Missionary.
Ono Section, Thomas Navunisinu, Native Missionary.
Matuhu, One wanted.
195 ViwA, Arthur J. Webb ; Philemon Ralawa, Native
Missionary.
Waimarou Section, Melchisedek Fifi, Native Missionary.
Namena Section, Mark Tagicakibau, Native Missionary.
Nakorotuhu Section, Isaiah Nasili, Native Assistant-Missionary.
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Nalawa Section, One wanted.
Rakiraki Section^ Wesley Ciri, Native Missionary.
Tavua Section , One wanted.
Ba Section, Silas Naucukidi, Native Assistant-Missionary.
196 BuA, John Robson. One to be sent.
Tiliva Section, Eliezer Takelo, Native Missionary.
Nasavu Section, Julius Ravai, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Lekutu Section, Zaccheus Tamanidrovi, Native Missionary.
Ytisavfa Section, Joseph Ratabua, Native Missionary.
Maro Section, One wanted.
197 Bau» Frederick Langham, Joseph H. Simmonds ; Joel
Bulu, Native Missionary ; Isaac Kalou, Native
A ssistan t-^Missionary •
Moturiki Section, One wanted.
Gau Section, James Havea, Native Missionary.
Nairai Section, Joseph Ravuaka, Native Missionary.
Dravo Section, Jonathan Dabea, Native Missionary.
Mataihhau, One wanted.
Koro Section, Nathan Dauvere.
198 OvALAU AND Cakaudrovi, Joseph Nettleton, Samuel W. Brooks
(Waikava), William M. Lindsay.
Ovalau Section, Abel Kaibure, Native Missionary.
Wairiki Section, Cornelius Musuka, Native Missionary ; Isaiah
Yunilogologo, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Waikava Section, One to be sent
Wailevu Section, Aaron Fotofili, Native Missionary.
Natewa Section, Thomas Se, Native Assistant- Missionary.
Biaugunu Section, Micah Vakamelei, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Macuata Section, Junia Digova, Native Missionary.
Naduri Section, Jeremiah Yurui, Native Assistant-Missionary.
199 Rewa, Lorimer Fison, David S. Wylie.
Nasali Section, Daniel Afu, Native Missionary..
Naitasiri Section, Isaac Rawaidranu, Native Missionary.
Viria Section, Jeremiah Ratudina, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Nakelo Section, Mark Nataraku, Native Missionary.
Tokatoka Section, William Vutikalulu, Native Missionary.
Noco Section, David Nauhamea, Native Missionary.
Beqa Section, Caleb Bai, Native Missionary.
Serua Section, Samuel Nowesita, Native Missionary.
Vatulele Section, One wanted.
Nadroga Section, Eliezer Bula, Native Missionary.
Vuda Section, Benjamin Tora, Native Missionary.
Sohira Section, One wanted.
Wailevu Section, One wanted.
Nadiera Section, One wanted.
SOa Kandavu, Thomas B. Rootes.
iki Section, Hosea Tuni, Native Missionary.
'Section, Felix Kalou, Native Assistant- Missionary.
vu Section, Malachi Vula, Native Missionary.
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Naceva Section^ Cornelius Nadavo, Native Missionary.
Nakasafeka Section, Joseph Nokilevu, Native Missionary.
201 RoTUMAH, John Osborne ; Wesley Rakusa, Native Missionary.
District Training Institution, Jesse Carey ; Joel Nau, Native
Missionary.
Frederick Lanoham, Chairman of the District,
N.B. — 1. Francis Tait is under the direction of the Mis-
sionary Committee for the year.
2. David Annear has permission to rest for one year.
3. Jesse Carey has permission to return to the
Colonies.
4. John Whewell has permission to rest for another
year.
5. The Revs. John Higgins and James B. Atkins
(Supernumeraries of the Irish Conference) are
residing in Australia.
6. The Preachers on Trial appointed to separate
Stations are under the direction of the Chairman^
of their respective Districts.
7. The Ministers and Preachers on Trial are ex-
pected to arrive in their New Circuits between
the first and second Sabbaths in April.
APPOINTMENTS OF THE FORTY-EIGHTH WESLETAN
CONFERENCE IN CANADA, IN CONNEXION WITH
THE BRITISH CONFERENCE;
BEOUM IN BELLEVILLE, ONT., JUNE 7tH, 187I.
William MoRLET Punshon, M,A,, President of the Conference*
Geohoe R. Sanderson, Co-Delegate.
Alexander Sutherland, Secretary of the Conference.
I.— THE TORONTO DISTRICT.
1 Toronto, First, (Metropolitan,) George Cochran ; Egerton Ryerson,
D.D., LL.D., Chief Superintendent of Educa-
tion, by permission of Conference ; Anson
Green, D.D., Co- Treasurer of Endowment Fund,
Victoria College ; John Gemley, Permanent
Secretary of the Upper Canada Bible Society,
by permission of Conference; Thomas Jeffers,
Superannuated ; John H. Boyd, Supernumerary.
Mission Department, Enoch Wood, D.D., Lachlin Taylor, D.D.,
General Secretaries.
Book-Room, Samuel Rose, Book-Steward; Edward Hartley
Dewart, Editor.
2 Toronto, Second, (Richmond- Street,) Alexander Sutherland.
3 Toronto, Third, (Elm- Street,) William S. Griffin, who shall
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exchange once on the Sabbath with the Superin-
tendent of Yorkville. One to be sent ; John N.
Lake, Superannuated.
4 Toronto, Fourth^ {Berkeley -Street,) William W. Ross, who shall
exchange once on the Sabbath with the Super-
intendent of Toronto, First.
5 Toronto Fifth, {Queen- Street,) Hugh Johnston, M.A., who shall
exchange once on the Sabbath with the Super-
intendent of Toronto, Second.
6 YorhvilU, Ephraim Evans, D.D. ; John Carroll, Superan-
nuated; Thomas M'Mullen, Supernumerary.
7 Davenport and Seaton, Davidson McDonald ; Charles Turver,
Superannuated.
8 Leslieville, To be supplied.
9 Yonge- Street, Souths John Bredin (Newtonbrook), Andrew Cun-
ningham (Eglington).
10 Yonge- Street, North, Charles Fish (Richmond-Hill), James
F. Metcalfe (Thomhill).
1 1 Weston, William M*Fadden ; George Beynon, David Jen-
nings, Superannuated.
12 Brampton, John Shaw, Wellington W. Carson; Jonathan
Scott, Superannuated.
13 Sireetsville, Edwin Clement, Alfred L. Russell, B.A.
14 Cooksville, Manly Benson. One to be sent (Credit)
15 Orangeville and Caledon, Thomas S. Howard, Robert Phillips.
16 Albion, Edward Barrass, John W. Clipsham.
1 7 Klinehurg, Joseph H. Locke, John G. Scott.
Ephraih Evans, D.D., Chairman of the DistrieU
GfiOROB Cochran, Financial Secretary,
XL— THE .HAMILTON DISTRICT.
18 Hamilton, Centre, (John^ Street,) William H. Poole ; John Hutch-
inson, Superannuated.
19 Hamilton, West, {Centenary Church,) William J. Hunter, James
Hannon ; Henry Lanton, Superannuated.
20 Hamilton, East, {King-Street,) William Galbraith.
Female College, Samuel D. Rice, D.D., Governor; Wesley P.
Wright, M. A., Professor of Natural Sciences.
21 Dundas, James Preston,. William J. Ford; Moses M.
Johnston, Superannuated (Jerse>ville) ; John
B. Keagy, B.A., Supernumerary.
22 Waterdown, William Morton, George C. Madden ; William
Philp, Superannuated.
23 Wellington-Square, Charles A. Hanson.
24 Gktnford, John W. Savage, Robert Davy.
25 Seneca, John B. Armstrong.
26 Milton, Thomas W. Jeffrey ; Nelson Bums, M.A., Super-
numerary.
27 Lowville, Robert Bell.
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28 Oakville, Michael Fawcett, Joseph Odery ; George Washing-
ton, Supernumerary.
29 Hullsville, Thomas D. Pearson, Joseph Colling.
30 Cainsville, James Broley , Edward H. Taylor ; William Ry erson,
Superannuated.
31 Grand'River, John C. Wilmot, M.A. (Onondaga).
32 New-Credit, Thomas Woolsey (Hagersville).
33 Hamilton, (German Mission^) Stephen Kappele.
Samuel D. Rick, D.D., Chairman of the District.
Thomas W. Jbffret, Financial Secretary.
III.— THE NIAGARA DISTRICT.
34 St. Catharine's^ James Brock, Joshua P. Lewis.
35 ThoroU, John S. Clark, Walter Rigsby ; James Armstrong,
Superannuated.
36 Merriton, John Ridley.
37 Niagara, William H. Withrow, M.A.
38 DrummondviUe, John Mills, James Awde.
39 Welland, Richard Clark. One wanted. Michael Baxter,
Superannuated (Fenwick).
40 DunvillCf Thomas M. Campbell.
41 Grimshy, Charles Silvester, Charles E. M^ntyre.
42 Beamsville, Robert H. Waddell.
43 SmithvUle, Alexander R. Campbell, Richard J. James ; George
H. Field, Superannuated.
44 Cayuga, William Savage (York). One wanted.
45 Point'Abino, Richard L. Tucker ; John Baxter, Superannuated.
46 Caistarvillet John Sanderson (b).
James Brock, Chairman of the District.
John S. Clark, Financial Secretary,
t
IV.— THE BRANTFORD DISTRICT.
47 Brantford, William R. Parker, M.A., Geoige H. Bridgman,
M.A. ; Hamilton Biggar, John Ry erson,
Superannuated.
48 Mount-Pleasant, William Willoughby (Mohawk).
49 Fairfield, David Ryan (Burford). . One wanted. Rowley
Heyland, Superannuated ; Claudius Byrne,
Supernumerary.
50 Paris, John Douse ; Henry Bawtenhimer, Superannuated*
51 Richwood, Benjamin Clement (Ayr).
52 Princeton^ Edward Morrow, M.A.
53 Woodstock, William H. Laird.
54 Oxford, Centre, Shem Blanshard (Beachville).
55 East-Zorra, Peter Bawtenhimer (Strathallan).
56 St. George, Alfred Andrews. One to be sent.
57 Norwich, William Bryers.
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58 OUervilh,
59 Simcoet
60 Waterford,
61 Port'Dover,
62 St. Williams,
63 Port'Rowanf
64 Lynedock,
65 Tilsonburgt
66 Vienna,
Thomas Jackson, who shall exchange once in three
weeks with the Minister in Norwich.
George M 'Ritchie ; Joseph Messmore, Super-
annuated.
Daniel V. Lucas; Joseph Reynolds, Superan-
nuated.
John W. German.
John F. German, M.A.
William C. JoUey.
Thomas H. Walker; Charles W. M. Gilbert,
Superannuated ; Matthias Holtby, Supernume-
rary.
Daniel £. Brownell, Reuben Millyard.
William C. Watson, M.A. One wanted.
Gkorob M'Ritcbib, Chairman of the District,
William R. Parker, M.A., Financial Secretary.
v.— THE LONDON DISTRICT.
67 London, City, {North' Streetf) Wellington Jeffers, D.D., Benjamin
B. Keefer.
68 London, City, (Dundas- Street,) Alexander Langford ; Reuben E.
Tupper, Superannuated.
69 London, South, Richani J. Foreman (Arva).
70 London, North, James Harris (Birr).
71 St. Thomas, J. Herbert Starr.
72 Yarmouth, Thomas Had win.
73 Ingersoll, John Learoyd ; George Kennedy, Superan-
nuated.
74 Salford, Thomas Crews.
75 St. Mary's, Richard Whiting.
76 Kirkton, Charles Stringfellow, James Turner.
77 Aylmer, {Ont.,) William Ames. One to be sent.
Andrew Edwards.
Edward Cragg.
James E. Dyer (Lambeth).
William Lund, Thomas W. Campbell ; James F.
Latimer, Superannuated.
82 Mount'Brydges, Henry Reid.
78 Fingal,
79 Tyrconnell,
80 Westminster,
81 Fort-Stanley,
83 Exeter,
84 Kippin,
85 Lucan,
86 Ailsa-Craig,
87 Nissouri,
88 Belmont,
David C. Clappison. One to be sent, who shall
' reside at Fairfield.
One to be sent, who shall act under the direction of
the Superintendent of Exeter.
George Sexsmith.
John Smiley, M.A.
Christopher Cookman (Kintore). * One to be
sent.
Hugh M'Lean, Robert H. Hall.
89 Dorchester Station, James Kennedy.
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90 Muncey, James Gray, who shall have special charge of (he
Mount Elgin Industrial School ; Peter German.
Oneida^ William Cross.
Wellington Jeffkrs, D.D., Chairman of the District
Alexander La no ford, Financial Secretary,
VI.— THE CHATHAM DISTRICT.
91 Chatham, Edward B. Ryckman, M.A., John Semmens.
92 fVindsor, John Philp,B.A., EdwinM'Collum (Walkerville).
93 Sandwich, One wanted.
94 Blenheim, Joseph Shepley (Rondeau). One to he sent
(Charing Cross).
Ezra A. Stafford.
Edmund S. Jones.
^ames Laird.
Dayid Hunt, Joseph Galloway.
Alexander G. Harris.
John L. Kerr ; Richard Phelps, Superannuated.
Edmund S. Shorey.
Richard W. Woodsworth.
One to he sent, who shall act under the direction
of the Superintendent of Dawn-Mills.
To he supplied hy the Florence Minister.
William Chapman. One wanted.
Richard Kerr.
95 KingsviUe,
96 Woodslee,
97 Amhersthurg,
98 Romney,
99 Leamington,
100 Ridgetown,
101 Newbury^
102 Wardsville,
103 Florence,
104 Moraviantown,
105 Dawn-Mills,
106 Wallacehurg,
Edward B. Rtckman, M.A., Chairman of tike District.
Ezra A. Stafford, Financial Secretary.
VII.— THE SARNIA district.
107 Sarnia, Joseph W. M'Callum, Alfred M. Phillips ; Solo-
mon Waldron, Superannuated.
108 Strathroy, Thomas Cosford; John K. Williston, Superan-
nuated.
John Mahan, George Daniel.
James Whiting.
109 Adelaide,
110 Arkona,
111 Forest,
112 Park-Hill,
113 Watford,
114 Mooretown,
John Neelands.
John Scanlon.
William Hicks. One to he sent.
George Clark. One to be sent
115 Oil-Springs and Petrolia, George A. Mitchell, B.A. One wanted.
116 Wyoming, Ebenezer Teskey, Charles Smitli.
117 Napier, James H. Stonehouse.
118 St. Clair, Allan Salt.
119 Sombra, John Russell, William Austin.
Walpole-Island, To be supplied by the Sombra Ministers.
Joseph W. M'Callum, Chairman of the District.
William Hicks, Financial Secretary.
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VIII.— THE GUELPH DISTRICT.
120 Guelpk, Ephraim B. Harper, M.A. ; David Wrifht,
Superannuated.
121 Georgetown, Joel Briggs, Francis C. Reynolds (Acton).
122 Erin, Benjamin Sherlock.
123 Garafraxa and Luther^ Peter W. Jones. One wanted.
124 Rockwood,
125 Elora,
126 Elmira^
127 Fergus,
128 Peel,
129 Draff ton,
130 Gait,
131 Washington,
132 Berlin,
133 Listowell,
134 Teviotdale,
135 Millhanh,
136 Arthur,
Charles E. Stafford.
Noble F. English, William Johnston.
Oeorge Ferguson.
John O. Laird.
Isaac Crane (Hollen), Jabez Edmonds.
Matthew Swann, William H. Fyfe ; Ezra Adams,
Superannuated.
John B. Clarkson, M.A.
William W. Shepherd (Plattsville), David W.
Thompson (Washington).
Thomas Stobbs, William Mills.
John Scott, B.A., Henry Berry ; John Armstrong,
Nelson Brown, Superannuated.
One to be sent, to act under the direction of the
Minister of Drayton ; John Hodgson, Superan-
nuated.
John Hough.
George M*Namara.
137 Mount-Forest, Thomas Cobb. One wanted.
138 Wellesley, James Woodsworth (Cross-Hill).
139 Preston and Paris, Charles S. Eby, B.A., William Andree.
Ephraim B. Harper, M.A., Chairman of the District
JosL Briggs, Financial Secretary.
IX.— THE GODERICH DISTRICT.
140 Goderich, William S. Blackstock.
141 Clinton, James Graham.
142 Londeshoro* and Holmesville, Thomas Cleworth (Clinton), Samuel
Sellery (Londesboro*).
143 Seaforth, David Kennedy, M. A., B.D.
144 Mitchell, William Hawke, Coverdale Watson (Fullerton) ;
Asahel Hurlburt, Superannuated.
Charles Lavell, M.A.
John S. Fisher.
Isaac B. Tallman.
Coleman Bristol, M.A. One wanted. Luther O.
Rice, Superannuated.
William Hayhurst, William T. Turner.
James M'Cartney.
David A. Johnston. One wanted.
Nathaniel Smith.
Andrew Milliken (Gorrie). One to be sent.
145 Stratford,
146 Harmony,
147 Bayfield,
148 Dungannon,
149 Kincardine,
150 Teeswater,
151 Ainleyville,
152 Trowbridge,
153 Howick,
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154 Wingham^ George H. Kenny, George A. Scbram.
155 Lwknow, Henry Kellam. One wanted.
Chablss Lavbll, M. a., Chairman of the District.
William Hawse, Financial Secretary.
X.— THE OWEN-SGUND DISTRICT.
156 Owen-Saund^ Kennedy Creighton ; William Price, Superan-
nuated.
157 Meaford^ Phineas D. Will; Richard Lochead, Superan-
nuated.
158 Walter' 8'FaUs, Isaac Baker, William M. Bielby.
159 Thamhury^ James Anderson, Alexander Thibadeau.
160 Durham^ Thomas Hanna, Nathan Austin.
161 Invermay^ George M. Brown.
162 Port Elgin, Joseph Hill.
163 Paisley, Nathaniel S. Burwash.
164 Hanover, Henry Steele Matthews, Thomas R. Reid.
165 Artemesia, Charles E. Perry (Flesberton), Edward Charlton,
B.A. ; George Jacques, Superannuated.
One to be sent.
Josias Green.
Thomas Williams. One to be sent (Owen-Sound).
David Williams. One to be sent.
Elisha Tennant.
166 Markdak,
167 Chatsworth,
168 Keppel,
169 Amabel,
170 Saugeen,
171 Cape- Crocker, William Herkimer, Superannuated.
Kbnnedt Creiohton, Chairman of the District,
Phineas D. Will, Financial Secretary.
XL— THE BARRIE DISTRICT.
Nicholas R. Willoughby, M.A.
Isaac Gold.
Francis Berry ; Edward Sallows, Isaac B. Ayles-
worth, M.D., Superannuated.
Rt)bert Fowler, M.D., John Grenfell.
William H. Peake.
and Penetanguishene, On? to be sent. Peter Ker,
Superannuated; Austin Potter.
James Matheson, Robert Reynolds.
John W. Totten.
William Tucker (Maxwell).
John Webster, Thomas J. Reid. One to be sent.
One to be sent, to act under the Superintendent
of Musk oka.
183 Christian-Islands, and Beausoliel Island, Erastus Hurlburt.
184 Cold' Water, One to be sent, to act under the direction of the
Superintendent of Orillia.
185 Bruce-Mines, John H. Keppel.
172 Barrie,
173 Vespra,
174 Collingwood,
175 Orillia,
176 Rama,
177 Hillsdale
178 Stayner,
179 Angus,
180 Osprey,
181 Muskoka,
182 Morrison,
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1 86 SauU'SL'Marieand Garden-Rivety Erastus S. Curry, who shall visit
Michipicoton and fiachiwana-Bay. One to be sent.
Pic arid Nipegon, To be supplied.
187 Parry 'Sound and French River, Samuel Tucker.
188 Rosseau, Joseph R. Gibson, who shall net under the direction
of the Superintendent of Parry-Sound ( Ashdown).
189 Maniloulin Island, Thomas Hurlburt.
Francis Berry, Chairman of the District.
Samuel Tucker, Financial Secretary.
XXL— THE BRADFORD DISTRICT.
190 Bradford,
191 Newmarket,
192 Aurora,
193 Bond-Head,
194 Lloydtovm,
195 Cookstown,
George Good son.
Andrew A. Smith.
John Hunt, John E. Lancely.
James Goodwin, John Smith.
Peter Addison.
William Hay, John C. Stevenson ; Jacob Poole,
Supernumerary.
196 Innisfil, Joseph W. Holmes (Ctaigvale). One to be sent.
197 Aliston, Daniel E. F. Gee.
198 Sharon and Movnt- Albert, William Irwin, Joseph Deacon.
Snake and Georgina Islands, To be supplied by Ministers from
Sharon and Mount-Albert.
199 Rosemount, Thomas Campbell. One to be sent
200 Mono, Christopher Hamilton.
201 Homing' S'M'tlls, Thomas Culbert
George Goodson, Chairman of the District.
John Hvnt, Financial Secretary.
XIII.— THE WHITBY DISTRICT.
202 Whilhy,
203 Oshawa,
204 Pickering,
205 Markham,
206 Scarborough,
207 BowmanviUe,
208 Darlington,
209 Newcastle,
Joseph E. Sanderson, M.A., Richard W. Williams.
William Scott
George H. Cornish (Greenwood). One to be sent.
William M^CuUough, Edwin S. Washington, B.A.
John H. Robinson.
George N. A. F. T. Dickson.
Thomas A. Ferguson (Enniskillen), Thomas H.
Patchell.
William M'Donagh, William J. Jolliffe.
210 Prince- Albert, Alfred M'Cann. One to be sent
Schugog, Supplied by ministers from Prince-Albert Circuit.
211 Uxbridge, George Brown.
212 Brock, George F. Richardson (Vroomanton), George
Leach (Cannington).
213 Beaverton, Albert C. Wilson.
' Stouffville, William S. M'Cullough, M.A. One wanted.
Cartwright, John C. Wilson.
Manvers, James A. M'Clung. One wanted.
William Scott, Chairman of the District.
George N. A. F. T. Dickson, Financial Secretary.
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XIV.— THE COBOURG DISTRICT.
217 Cohourg^ William Briggs ; Richard Jones, Co-Treasurer,
Victoria College ; Thomas S. Keough, Generid
Agent; Hall Christopherson, Jacob Freshman,
Agents; Robert Corson, Vincent B. Howard, -
Superannuated.
Victoria College^ President — Samuel S. Nelles, D.D., Professor of
Logic, Ethics, and Metaphysics ; Alfred H.
Reynar, M. A., Professor of Modem Languages and
English Literature ; Nathaniel Burwash, M.A.,
Professor of Natural Sciences; James Roy, M.A.,
Classical Master of Grammar School.
Undergraduates — E. A. Healy, J. J. Hare,
J. Pearen, Benjamin Longley, J. Montgomery.
Conference-Students — William Ryan, J. S. Ross,
W. W. Edwards, J. Charlton, R. M*Cullough,
J. R. Isaac, D. Cattenach, Newton Hill,
T. J. Edmison, Isaac Tovell, W. Walsh.
N.B. — The President of the Conference, W. Morley
Punshon, M.A., will visit Cobourg from time to
time, during the year, and render such personal
assistance in - the Theological training of Can-
didates for the Ministry as his other duties will
permit.
218 Port'Hope^ Isaac B. Howard ; Alexander T. Green, Samuel
Might, Superannuated.
219 Canton, William J. Hewitt.
220 Baltimore t Joseph L. Sanders ; William Steer, Superannuated .
221 Plainville, Samuel Sing (Gore's Landing).
222 FeneUa, William Short.
223 Colbome, George Case ; James Hughes, Superannuated.
224 Castleton, Ebenezer Robson ; David B. Madden, Superan-
nuated.
225 Brighton, Robert Mark, M.D. ; Lewis Warner, Superan-
nuated.
226 Smithfield, William L. Scott.
227 Campbellford, John C. Ash.
228 Hastings, Robert Godfrey ; Ashton Fletcher, Supernumerary.
229 Percy, Arthur Browning.
230 Alnwick, James A. Ivison, John Sunday.
Isaac B. Howard, Chairman of the District.
William Brioos, Financial Secretary,
XV.— THE PETERBOROUGH DISTRICT.
231 Peterborough, George H. Davis; John Sanderson (a). Super-
annuated.
232 Millbrook, Francis Coleman, Joseph L. Forster.
233 Hiawatha, (Rice-Lake,) Robert Brooking.
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234 Lindsay f Charles Freshman, D.D. ; James Qreener, Super-
annuated.
235 Oakwoodf William Bums, David Winter, John A. Jewel, B.A.
236 Omemeef William Andrews, William L. Rutledge ; James
Norris, Superannuated.
237 Keenef James Kines.
238 Norwood^ William M. Pattyson.
239 LakefieU Henry M'Dowell (North-Douro).
240 Warsaw^ John W. Wicher.
241 Bobcaygeon, William R. Barker. One to he sent.
242 MindeUf John Hiscox. One to he sent.
243 Fenelon-Falh, William C. Washington, M.A.
244 Coboconk and BaUover, William Sutton. One to he sent
245 Havelockf Thomas W. Glover.
246 Hairs-Bridge and MudrLake^ David Hardie.
247 ChandoSf William Craig.
Oeoroe H. Davis, Chairman of the District,
William Burns, Financial Secretary,
XVI.— THE BELLEVILLE DISTRICT.
248 Belleville, Henry F. Bland, David L. Brethour.
249 Consecon^ . Andrew B. Chamhers.
250 Wellington, Stephen Bond.
25 1 Ameliashurg^ George Carr, John W. Bell.
252 Pictont Jonathan E. Betts ; Daniel M*Mullon, Gilbert
Miller, Supernumeraries.
253 Bloomfield and Cherry- Valley, Jacob E. Howell, M.A.
254 Milfordy William Coleman, William M*Gladery.
255 Sydney, John Walton ; John Lever, Superannuated.
256 Thurlow, Silas Huntingdon.
257 Marmora, John C. Osborne, Orrin German.
258 Stirling, Charles Taggart, John H. Ruttan ; Thomas
Demorest, Superannuated.
259 Frankford, Joseph H. Stinson ; Samuel C. Philp, Super-
annuated.
260 Trenton, Isaac Weldon, Adolphus G. Knight ; William
Young, Superannuated.
261 DemorestvUle, Thomas Cullen, William H. Caimduff.
262 ShannonviUe, Archelaus Doxsee. One to be sent.
263 Moira, Richard Potter (Thomashurg).
264 Tweed, Joseph Kilgour.
265 Bridgewater, Garrett J. Dingman.
266 Flinton and Addington-Road, William Norton.
267 Madoc, Robert Robinson.
268 VAmahle, Arthur B. Hames.
269 Denbigh and Mattatvachin, William Cook.
270 Maynooth, One to be sent.
271 Brudenell and Carlow, John Doel, Supernumerary.
Hbkry F. Bland, CJiairman of the District.
Jonathan E, Betts, Financial Secretary.
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XVII.-^THE KINGSTON DISTRICT.
272 Kingston, George R. Sanderson, Donald G. Sutherland, M.A. ;
Henry Byers, Supernumerary.
273 Napanee, George M. Meacham, M.A., Thomas Cardus ;
James Thompson, Superannuated.
274 Selby, William Halstead.
275 Newhurgh, Samuel C. Philp, jun., Christopher L. Thompson.
276 Wilton, Edmund S. Rupert, M.A., John J. Leach.
277 Odessa, Joshua H. Johnson, M.A.
278 Bath and Amherst Island, David Chalmers, William Rilance.
279 Cataraquif Richard Wilson, John Ferguson.
280 Battersea, Samuel Fear.
281 Gananoque, Wesley Casson.
282 Pittsburg, (Kingston,) William Briden, William J. Young.
283 Centreville, Ephraim L. Koyl.
284 Harrowsmith and Frontenac, William Shannon.
285 Tamworth, William W. Miller.
286 Kennebec, William Y. Sexsmith, who shall act under the
direction of the Minister at Tamworth.
George R. Sanderson, Chairman of the District,
Richard Wilson, Financial Secretary,
XVIIL— THE BROCKVILLE DISTRICT.
287 Brockville,
288 Prescott,
John A. Williams ;
numerary.
William Hall, M.A,
annuated.
289 Lgn, Marmaduke L. Pearson,
(Mallory-Town).
290 Farmersville, Samuel Wilson, Robert B. Hare.
291 Maitland, Edward A. Ward.
292 North' Augusta, Andrew L. Peterson.
293 Spencerville, William Sheridan.
294 Kemptville, Osborn Lambly, M.A
annuated.
295 South' Mountain, Andrew Armstrong.
296 Edwardsburg, William Taylor,
297 Matilda,
Luther Houghton, Super-
Sylvester Hurlburt, Super-
Jabez B. Saunders
Henry Shaler, Super-
Williams, Super*
298 Morrisburg,
299 Winchester,
300 Aultsville,
301 Cornwall f
302 MoulineUe,
303 Avonmore,
William R. Dyre ; William H.
annuated.
John S. Evans.
John Holmes, John C. Garrett.
Thomas W. Constable.
William C. Henderson, M.A.
James Simpson, who shall act under the direction
of the Superintendent of Cornwall.
To be supplied.
John A. Williams, Chairman of the District,
John S. Evans, Financial Secretary,
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XIX.— THE PERTH DISTRICT.
304 Perth, Thomas Brock.
305 Smith' S'Falla, David C. M'Dowell, Edwin A. Chown, B.A.
306 Carleton-Place, Thomas Atkinson (Almonte), James M^Farlane.
307. Pakenham and Arnprior, William Tomblin, John Wilson, B.A.
308 Merrickville, William M'Gill, John P. Wass, B.A.
309 Elgin, John A. Dowler.
310 Newborough, William Richardson.
311 Glentay, Brock Rose.
312 Maherly, Ezekiel Richardson.
313 Plagfair, John Corbett.
314 Filzrog-Harbour, William Creighton.
David C* McDowell, Chairman of the District.
William Tomblin, Financial Secretary,
XX.— THE PEMBROKE DISTRICT.
315 Pembroke, James C. Slater.
316 Rankin, {German Mission,) Charles Allum. One to be sent.
317 Westmeath, John Howes, Robert F. Oliver.
318 Clarendon and Portage du Fort, Edwin Fessant, JSrabazon
B. Dundas.
319 Renfrew, William Raney.
320 Calabogie, One wanted, to act under the superintendence of
the Minister at Renfrew.
321 Alice, William Sanderson (Locksley).
322 Onslow, John H. Stewart.
323 Collfield, George Stenning.
324 Upper Ottawa, {German Mission,) One wanted.
Jambs C. Slater, Chairman of the District,
William Sanderson, Financial Secretary.
XXL— THE OTTAWA DISTRICT.
325 Ottawa, William Stephenson. One to be sent.
326 Aylmer, P,Q,, Conrad Vandusen.
327 BelVs Comers, Webster W. Leach, Thomas Hadden.
328 Richmond, Daniel Connolly. One to be sent.
329 North-Gower, Jahez B. Keough.
330 Long'Island Locks, Samuel Down.
331 Osgoode, Joseph H. Chant.
332 Bearbrook, To be supplied.
333 VOrignal, John Wilson, John Tozeland.
334 Grenville, One to be sent, to act under the direction of the
Superintendent of L'Orignal.
335 Thurso, Richard N. Adams.
336 North- Wakefield and Templeton, Samuel Teeson, William
Buchanan.
337 Aylwin, Charles Lake, Richard Shier.
' William Stephenson, Chairman of the District,
Daniel Connolly, Financial Secretary.
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XXIL— THE MONTREAL DISTRICT.
338 Montreal, First, (St James- Street,) John Potts ; John B. Selley,
M.D., Superannnated.
339 Montreal, Second, (Ottawa- Street,) Samuel J. Hunter, Alexander
Hardie, M.A.
340 Montreal, Third, (Palace- Street,) James A. Gordon, Alexander
Camphell.
341 Montreal, Fourth, (Dorchester- Street,) George Douglas, LL.D. ;
John Scott, Supernumerary.
342 Montreal, Fifth, (St. Joseph-Street,) Joseph W. Sparling, B.A.
343 Lachine, Thomas Colling, B.A.
344 Chambly, James Masson.
345 St John's, John Borland, who shall have charge of the French
and Indian Missions in the Province of Quebec.
346 Odell'Town, William D. Brown.
347 Hemmingford, William J. Shaw, M.A., LL.B.
348 Franklin, Centre, Thomas G. Williams. One to be sent.
349 Huntingdon, George Rogers. One to be sent
350 Ormstown, Edward Harris.
351 Hudson, Aaron D. Miller.
352 La Chute, John V. Wilson ; Francis C. Ireland, Supernu-
merary.
353 North-Gore, One wanted.
354 New-Glasgow, George H. Squire, B.A.
355 Shawbridge, William Knox, who shall act under the direction
of the Superintendent of New-Glasgow ; William
Shaw, Superannuated.
336 Rawdon, One to be sent
357 Lake of Two Mountains, Abraham Sickles (Oka).
358 Shefford, Thomas Charbonnell (Frost Village). One to be
sent
359 Roxton, Joseph A. Dorion.
360 Knowlton, John Syvret.
361 St, Sebastian, ^c, One to be sent.
362 Napierville, Amand Parent,
Gboroe Douolas, LL.D., Chairman of the District,
John Potts, Financial Secretary,
XXIII.— THE QUEBEC DISTRICT.
863 Quebec, James Elliott
364 Point-Levis, James Allen.
365 Three-Rivers, Edmund E. Sweet
366 Melbourne, William Jackson. One to be sent, who shaU
reside at Windsor-Mills.
367 Sherbrooke, John Wakefield. One to be sent.
368 Sawyerville, Robert H. Smith.
369 Cookshire, Hiram Fowler.
370 Dudswell, John Saunders, B.A. (Marbleton).
371 Bury, William Adams (Robinson).
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872 Leeds^ John Stewart.
373 Danville t George Washington, M.A.
374 Netff'Ireland, Cornelius A. Jones.
375 Durham, P. Q., Henry W. Maxwell (Ulverton).
376 Port'Neuf, One wanted.
377 Val'Cartier, One wanted.
378 Metis, Henry Irvine.
379 GatpS, Alexander Drennan.
Jaubs Elliott, Chairman of the District,
Georob Washington, M.A., Financial Secretary.
XXIV.— THE STANSTEAD DISTRICT.
380 Stanstead, William Hansford ; John Tomkins, Malcolm
M 'Donald, Superannuated.
381 Cassville^ Isaac Wilkinson, who shall act under the Super-
intendent of Stanstead.
382 Compton, James E. Richardson.
383 Hatley, William H. Rowsom, B.A.
384 Coaticoke, Joseph M. Hagar, B.A., Henry W. Knowles.
385 Georgeville and Magog, Samuel E. Maudsley.
386 Bolton, William Scales,
387 Knotvlton, Hugh Cairns.
388 Shefford, Le Roy Hooker (Waterloo, P.Q.)* One to be sent,
389 LawrenceviUe, Richard Robinson.
390 Granhy, William English. One to be sent; Edmund S.
Ingalls, Supernumerary.
391 Dunham, Samuel G. Phillips.
392 Frelighshurg, Thomas Bell ; Samuel Jackson, Supernumerary.
393 Farnham, John English.
394 Sutton, John Davies.
395 St, Armand, Thomas Kelly. One to be sent; Francis Hunt,*
Supernumerary.
396 Clarenceville, John Armstrong.
William Hansford, Chairman of the District,
William English, Financial Secretary,
N.B. — 1. John Burwash, M.A., has permission to retain
his Professorship in the Wesleyan College,
Sackville, N.B.
2. Samuel B. Phillips, Superannuated, has per-
mission to reside in the United States.
3. Thomas Feather has leave of absence to visit
England.
4. John Agar is permitted to retire for the year on
account of ill health.
FOREIGN MISSIONARY DISTRICTS.
XXV.— THE RED-RIVER DISTRICT.
397 Red-River, George Young, One wanted.
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398 High Bluff, Matthew Robison. One to be sent.
399 Norway-House, Egerton Ryerson Young.
400 Nelson-River, One wanted.
401 Oxford-House, John Sinclair, Native Missionary.
Gkorob Youno, Chairman of the District.
XXVr.— THE SASKATCHEWAN DISTRICT.
402 Edmonton-House, George M'Dougall,
403 Woodville, John M'Dougall.
404 Victoria, Peter Campbell.
405 White Fish-Lake, Henry Steinhaur.
406 Elk-River, {Blackfeet Indians,) To be visited by the Missionaries
^om Edmonton-House and Woodville.
George M'Douoall, Chairman of the District,
XXVII.— THE BRITISH-COLUMBIA DISTRICT.
407 Victoria, {V. I.,) William Pollard.
408 Nanaimo and Maple-Bay, Thomas Derrick, Cornelius Bryant.
409 Sumas and Chilliwhack, George C. Clarkson.
410 New -Westminster and Lower Frazer-River^ Amos E. Russ.
4 1 L Cariboo, Joseph Hall.
412 Indian Tribes, Thomas Crosby.
William Pollard, Chairman of the District.
N.B. — Edward White is returning home.
APPOINTMENTS OF THE SEVENTEENTH WESLEYAN-
METHODIST CONFERENCE OF EASTERN-BRITISH
AMERICA, IN CONNEXION WITH THE BRITISH
CONFERENCE ;
BEGUN IN ST. JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, JUNE 22nD, 1871.
Henry Pope (b). President of the Conference,
Samuel W. Spraoue, Co-Delegate,
Duncan D. Currie, Secretary,
I.— THE HALIFAX DISTRICT.
1 Halifax, North^ (Brunswick-Street,) Jabez A. Rogers (Kaye-
Street), William Sargent ; Edmund Botterell,
Supernumerary.
2 Halifax, South, {Graf ton-Street,) John A. Clark, A.M. ; Henry
Pope (a). Supernumerary.
Conference-Office, Humphrey Pickard, D.D., Editor and Book-
Steward.
3 Dartmouth, Charles H. ^Paisley, A.M. ; Thomas Angwin,
Supernumerary. ,
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5 Falmouth,
6 Norton,
7 Kentvilie,
8 Newport,
9 Avondale,
4 Windsor, Alexander W, Nicholson ; Matthew Richey, D.D.,
Frederick Small wood, Roland Morton, Super-
numeraries.
George M. Barratt.
Stephen F. Huestis ; George Johnson, Supernu-
merary.
Richard W, Weddall, A.B., under the superintend-
ence of the Horton Minister, with whom he shall
exchange once a month.
John M 'Murray.
James G. Hennigar.
10 Burlington and Kempt, John Johnson.
11 Maitland, John A. Mosher.
12 Musquodoboit' Harbour, Charles W. Dockrill.
13 Middle-Mwtquodoboit, Albert S. Desbrisay.
14 Shuhenacadie, John W. Howie.
15 Sambro and Margaret^ S'Bay, Jonathan R. Borden.
Bermuda.
16 Hamilton and Somerset, Stephen Humphrey, A.M., William H«
Evans.
17 St. George* s and Bailey* s-Bag, Thomas W. Smith. One to be
sent.
John M'Murray, Chairman of the District.
Alexander W. Nichoi^on, Financial Secretary.
XL— THE ST. JOHN DISTRICT.
18 St. John, {Germain-Street,) Henry Pope (b), President of the Con-
ference ; William T. Cardy, George S. Milligan,
A.M., Supernumeraries.
19 St. John, {Centenary,) Duncan D. Currie, Secretary of the
Conference ; William Temple, Henry Daniel,
James R. Narraway, A.M., Supernumeraries.
20 St. John, (Exmouth- Street,) Thomas J. Deinstadt.
21 St, John, (City Mission,) William Maggs, under the superintend-
ence of the President.
22 St. John, {Portland,) Howard Sprague, A.M.
23 St. John, {Zion*s Church,) Ralph Brecken, A.B., under the super-
intendence of Brother Currie.
24 St, John, {Carleton,) Robert Duncan.
25 Fairville, Humphrey P. Cowperthwaite, A.M.
26 St. Andrew*s, Charles B. Pitblado.
One wanted. '
Charles W. Dutcher. One wanted.
Hezekiah M'Keown.
William Woods, under the superintendence of
Brother M*Keown.
Richard Smith.
Christopher Lockhart, Alfred H. Webb.
27 St. George's,
28 St. David^s,
29. St. Stephen's,
30 St. James's,
31 Mill' Town,
32 Sussex- Vale,
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33 Grand-Lake^ Robert O. Johnson.
34 Jerusalem,
35 Kingston,
36 Uphanif
Isaac N. Parker.
Fletcher A. Weldon.
Joseph B. Hemmeon.
Henry Pope (b), President jof the Coirference,
Chairman of tlie District,
Duncan D. Currie, Secretary of the Confer-
ence, Financial Secretary,
III.— THE TRURO DISTRICT.
37 Truro,
38 River-Philip,
39 Wallace,
40 Pugwash,
41 Albion" Mines,
42 River-John,
43 Fictou,
44 Guyshorough
45 Goldenville,
46 Manchester,
John Read, William H. Emsley ; Thomas Smith,
R. E. Crane, Supernumeraries*
George Harrison.
Robert Wasson. One to be sent.
David W. Le Lacheur.
Arthur D. Morton, A.M.
James Tweedy.
William C. Brown.
and Canso, John Cassidy, William Dobson, James
Buckley ; Thomas D. Hart, James R. Hart,
Supernumeraries.
Augustus B. Morris, A.B.
Edwin Mills, under the superintendence of Brother
Cassidy.
47 Sydney, South, Jeremiah V. Jost.
48 Sydney, North, One to be. sent.
49 Gabarus, Henry J. Clarke.
50 Blockhouse-Mines, One wanted.
51 Port Hawkesbury, \ ^^^^^ ^ Le Page.
52 Margaree, / ^
Jeremiah V. Jost, Chairman of the District,
John Read, Financial Secretary,
IV.— PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND DISTRICT.
53 Charlotte-Town, James Taylor (City Mission), Robert M* Arthur.
54 Cornwall and Little-York, Edwin Evans, Waldron W. Brewer.
55 Pownal, W. W. Colpitts. The brethren on the Cornwall
and Pownal Circuits to change with Charlotte-
Town each once in every six weeks.
56 Bedeque and Tryon, Paul Prestwood, Robert A. Daniel.
57 Margate, Robert Tweedie.
58 Summerside, One to be sent ; in the meanwhile to be supplied
from Bedeque and Tryon.
59 Murray-Harbour, George B. Payson.
60 Souris, One to be sent.
61 Alberton, John G. Bigney.
James Taylor, Chairman of the District,
Edwin Evans, Financial Secretary.
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v.— THE FREDERICTON DISTRICT.
62 Fredericton, Leonard Gaetz.
63 Maryaville, Silas C. Fulton, under the superintendence of
Brother Gaetz, with whom he wiU exchange once
in every three weeks.
64 BlissviUet Jeremiah Embree, under the superintendence of
Brother Gaetz.
65 King*S'Clear, Robert H. Taylor.
66 Sheffield, Robert Wilson.
67 Newcastle, One to be sent.
68 Woodstock, John S. Addy.
69 Canterbury, Frederick W. Harrison. One to be sent.
70 Knowlesville, Charles W. Hamilton.
71 Jacksonville, Ezra B. Moore.
72 Florenceville, William W. Percival.
73 Andover, John S. Allen. One wanted.
74 Nashwaak, Joseph Seller, A.B.
75 Boiestown, One to be sent.
76 Gagetown, Elias Slackford.
77 Miramichi, Ingham Sutcliffe, James Strothard. One wanted.
78 Bathurst, Richard Weddall.
79 Dalhousie, One to be sent.
Ingham Sutcliffe, Chairman of the District.
Leonard Gaetz, Financial Secretary,
VI.— THE SACKVILLE DISTRICT.
80 Sackville, Elias Brettle ; John Snowball, Su peril umerary.
Educational Institutions.
Charles Stewart, n.D., Theological Professor and Chaplain.
Students in Theology, John Ellis, William H. Ibbitson, Silas
James, William F. Penny, Frederick M. Pickles,
George J. Bond, Michael Campbell, John W.
Doull, Elias B. England, James M. Fisher.
81 Point'de-Bute, Joseph G. Angwin.
82 Baie-de^Verte, David B. Scott. One to be sent.
> 83 Moncton and Coverdale, Isaac C. Thurlow.
84 Dorchester, Robert A. Temple.
85 Hopewell, Samuel Ackman.
86 Hillsborough, Douglas Chapman.
88 "alishury and Elgin, ] '^'''^ ^"«°- 0°* ^ ''^ ""'•
89 Richibucto, Cranswick Jost, A.M.
90 Amherst, John Waterhouse.
91 Nappan, John W. Pike.
92 Parrsborough, William Alcorn, John Betts.
93 Advocate-Harbour, George F. Day, under the superintendence
of Brother Alcorn.
Elias Brettle, Chairman of the District,
Joseph G. Angwin, Financial Secretary,
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VII.— THE ANNAPOLIS DISTRICT.
94 Annapolis, George W. Tuttle; Michael Pickles, Fletcher H.
W. Pickles, Supernumeraries.
95 Granville Ferry, Joseph Hart.
96 Bridgetown, William H. Heartz. One to be sent. Thomas
H. Davies, Joseph F. Bent, Supernumeraries.
97 fVilmotf John L. Sponagle, One to be sent.
98 Aylesford, William Tweedy.
99 Canning , George O. Huestis.
100 Berwick ^ John Prince.
101 Hilhburgh, William M*Carthy.
102 Digby, James England.
103 Weymouth^ Levi S. Johnson, under the superintendence of the
Chairman.
104 Digby 'Neck, Jesse Giles, under the superintendence of the
Chairman.
105 Brier Island, One wanted.
James England, Chairman of the District.
Joseph Hart, Financial Secretary,
VIII.— THE LIVERPOOL DISTRICT.
106 Liverpool, John J. Teasdale.
107 Caledonia, One to be sent.
108 Yarmouth, South, Job Shenton.
109 Yarmuulh, North, John Lathern.
110 Yarmouth, East, Thomas Rogers, A.M.
111 Barrington, Jotham M. Fulton, A.M.
112 J^ort La Tour, Robert B. Mack.
113 Shelburne, Joseph Shaw Coffin; Charles De Wolfe, D.D.,
Supernumerary.
114 North-East Harbour, Wilson W. Lodge.
115 Port'Mouton, Samuel B. Martin.
WQ MilUVillage, John J. Colter,
117 Petite- Riviere, Samuel W. Sprague, Co- Delegate.
118 Lunenburg, Joseph Gaetz. One to be sent.
119 New-Germany, Caleb Parker.
Samuel W. Sfbaoub, Chairman of the District,
John Lathern, Financial Secretary,
IX.— THE N1EWF0UNDLAND DISTRICT.
120 St, John's, James Dove, Stephen T. Teed.
121 Harbour-Grace, Thomas Harris.
122 Carbonear, Charles Comben, Joseph Hale.
123 Brigus, John S. Peach; William E. Shenstone, Super-
numerary.
124 Port'de-Grave, Thomas Fox.
125 Blackhead, George Forsey.
126 Island-Cove, Joseph Pascoe.
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127 Perlicarif Charles Ladner.
128 HanVs'Harbour, One to be sent.
129 Bonavista, John S. Phinney.
ISO Catalina^ John Reay.
131 Trinity-Bay^ One wanted.
132 Twillingate, Henry L. Cranford.
133 Burin, James A. Duke.
134 Grand'Banky John Goodison.
135 Labrador, Joseph Hale, during the summer months.
136 Port-aU'Basque, F. W. Willey. One to be sent.
137 Exploits, Charles Pickels.
138 Fogo, Isaac Howie.
1j39 Green's Pond, Solomon Matthews.
140 Shoal-Harbour, One to be sent.
Thomas Harris, Chairman of the District,
James Dove, Financial Secretary,
CONFERENCE METHODISTE FRANCAISE.
STATIONS DES MINISTRES ET PROPOSANTS, POUR
L'ANNEE 1871—1872.
[{Aeceptees par les trois assemblies de District,)
I.— DISTRICT DU NORD.
President du District, Emile F. Cook.
1 Paris,
Les Ternes, Emile F. Cook.
Chapelle Malesherbes, Simeon Dugand.
Levallois'Perret, A pourvoir.
2 Pas-de-Calais,
St.'Pierre-Us'Calais, William Cornforth, Georges Scheffer.
3 Normandie,
Lisieux et le Bocage, Frederic Prunier.
4 Meurthe,
Nancy, Numa Andrieu.
5 Haute-Marne,
Joinville, Aime Boi^son.
St. Dizier, Gedeon Gounelle.
. 6 Puy^dc'D&me,
Thiers, James Hocart, fils.
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II.— DISTRICT DE SUISSE ET DAUPHINfe.
Prisident du District, Gedeon Jaulmes.
7 Lausanne^ James Hocart, Gedeon Jaulmes.
8 Aigle, Henri de Jersey.
9 Fallee de la Dr&me,
Livron, J, Wesley Leli^vre.
Die, Auguste Martin.
10 Bourdeaux et Dieulefit,
Bourdeaux, Matthieu Gallienne, fils.
Dieulefit, James L. Ozanne.
1 1 Nyons, Samuel Berlin ; Alcide Lagier, pasteur en retraite.
III.— DISTRICT DU MIDI.
President du District, Luc Pulsford.
12 Nimes, Matthieu Leli^yre, Jean P. Cook, directeur des
etablissements d'education.
13 Vauvert,
Codognan, James Wood.
Vauvert, Emile Farjat *
I A La Vaunage et Vic,
Conginies, L. Frederic Galland.
Sommieres, L. Benezet, 6vangeliste.
15 Alois et la Gardonnenque,
Uzes, Philippe Neel.
Alais, Paul Marseille, evangeliste.
16 Civennes, {Est,)
Anduze, Luc Pulsford.
Lasalle, Daniel Bernard.
Sauvct Edouard Gallienne.
17 Civennes, (Quest,)
Le Vigan, Matthieu Audibert.
Ganges, Jean Luce.
Valleraugue, Joseph Cornud.
N.B.^1. Les frdres Matthieu Gallienne, pdre, Pierre
Lucas, et Alfred Jeafi Dupuy sont cedes au
District des lies de la Manche.
2. Les frdres Philippe Guiton et Philippe Le
Gresley, pasteurs en retraite, resident il Jersey.
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Q. VIII. What is the Number of Members in our Societies ?
A. As follows ; viz., —
IN GREAT BRITAIN.
Mar.
1870.
1292
115
122
20
133
832
1088
806
697
750
385
451
261
1090
376
217
103
199
165
661
306
101
741
700
702
527
203
1029
•361
^. . Mar.
Ctreutts, 1871.
London (Citv-Road,
&c.) . . \ . .1224
(Welsh) ... 116
(Aldershot) . . 155
(Malta). ... 30
(German Mission) 143
London (Hoxton, &c.) 848
London (Islington,
&c.) 1132
London(Highbury,&c.) 796
London (Stoke-New-
ington, &c.). . . .66!^
London( Hackney, &c.) 754
London (Kentish-Town,
&c.) 381
London (Spitalfields,
&c.) ..... 421
London (Bethnal-Green,
&c.) 284
London (St. George's,
&c.) 1078
London (Bow, &c.) . 399
London (Canning-
Town) .... 243
Stratford .... 134
Barking, &c. . . . 207
Hertford, &c. . . . 152
Cambridge . . . . 653
Chelmsford, &c. . . 316
Leigh 138
Colchester .... 803
Manningtree . . . 741
Ipswich 669
St. Alban's. ... 539
Uxbridge .... 172
1870—13,043). ,.^
1871-13,193 r"^-^^^
London (Gt. Queen-
Street, &c.) . . .1002
London (Southwark,
&c.) 1281
Mar.
1870.
24
1203
1124
440
632
677
713
1162
214
362
230
393
453
220
278
455
242
481
562
256
486
223
569
160
190
236
1514
1029
1380
274
112!
478
London (South-East) 50
London (Lambeth,
&c.) 1233
London (Brixton-Hill,
&c.) 1179
Richmond .... 430
London(Hinde-Street,
&c.) 628
London (St. John*s-
Wood, &c.) ... 692
London (Bays water,
&c.) 726
London (Chelsea, &c.) 1152
Deptford • ... 200
Blackheath .... 393
Bromley .... 253
Woolwich .... 423
Hammersmith . . . 467
Ealing and Acton . 238
Wandsworth . . . 332
Croydon .... 447
Kingston, &c. . • • 241
Windsor .... 468
Hastings .... 607
Sevenoaks .... 246
Tunbridge-Welis . . 497
Lewes, &c 224
r Brighton . . . 400
( Worthing . . ' . • 165
Guildford .... 190
r Alton .... 158
( Petersfield ... 70
Redhill 269
1870—14,375 ) . ^ „^^
1871-14,661 r'^^- 286
Bedford, &c. . . . 1538
Leighton-Buzzard • 1049
Luton 1363
Hitchin .... 332
Dunstable . . . .1098
Aylesbury .... 454
Digitized by
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1871.
349
Mar.
1870.
456
780
475
734
436
250
243
481
472
421
240
139
354
245
608
600
601
458
211
663
350
429
240
367
297
259
345
172
435
391
397
307
371
394
395
238
505
414
.239
98
668
263
393
Cireuitt,
St. Neots .
Biggleswade
St. Ives, &c.
Northampton
Towcester .
Daventry .
Rugby . .
Newport-Pagnell .
Higham-Ferrers .
Wellingborough .
Kettering . . .
Market-H arborough
Chatteris . . .
Oundle ....
1870— 11,522) J
1871— 11.788 r"^-
{Canterbury
Whitstable
Faversham •
Rochester .
Gravesend .
Sheerness .
Margate . .
Dover • .
Folkestone
Deal . . .
Rye • . .
Tenterden .
Ashford . .
Staplecross .
Ticehurst .
Maidstone .
Sittingboume
1870— 6,426) •^
1871—6,372/^^*^-
Norwich . .
Bungay . . .
North-Walsham
Yarmouth . ,
Lowestoft . .
Yoxford, &c. .
Diss ....
Attleborough, &c.
Bury St. Edmund's
Holt
Lynn ; . . .
SwafTham . . .
Downham .
54
Mar.
Mar.
1871.
1870.
473
342
870
235
570
487
723
327
406
465
236
243
463
481
477
401
520
267
539
164
715
402
273
255
540
276
56
394
378
460
213
141
209
606
327
559
194
464
264
214
664
70
683
400
200
395
120
234
376
278
243
351
953
173
143
413
112
401
744
815
378
158
401
449
322
556
354
564
394
224
400
296
253
170
437
424
243
100
543
702
994
245
49
415
58
Circuits.
Mar.
1871.
Walsingham
. . 359
Wisbeach .
. . . 222
Thetford .
. . . 486
Mildenhall .
. . 318
Ely . . .
. . . 465
1870—6,538 )
1871—6,540/
Inc. 2
Oxford
. 498
High-Wycomb(
3 . . 539
Witney . .
. . 511
Banbury
. . 731
Kineton . .
. . 273
Newbury .
. . 543
Reading . .
. . 282
Hungerford
. . . 403
Marlborough
. . 322
Watlington
. . 177
Thame . .
. . 171
Brackley
. . . 330
Buckingham
. .. 200
Chipping'-Nortc
m . . 261
Stow-on-the-W
old . 66
Swindon . .
. . 700
Wantage
. . 203
Abingdon .
. . . 133
1870—6
1871
►—6,392)^
-6.343/^
t'C. 49
Portsmouth . . . 1005
Gosport. .... 127
Farehara . . . . 116
Salisbury .... 748
Poole 746
Wimbome . . . . 372
Christchurch, &c. . 175
Newport (Isle of Wight) 438
Ryde 547
. 547
. 245
. 282
. 179
Southampton
Winchester .
Andover
Chichester .
1870—5,562
1871-
0-5,562)^
1-5,527/^
ec. 35
Guernsey (English).
Guernsey (French) .
Alderney (English) .
Alderney (French) .
545
988
47
56
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350
1871.
Mar.
1870.
596
1839
1055
1508
478
630
457
362
1010
500
304
246
325
364
1720
2337
1080
1311
1756
1457
1105
255
678
401
1139
1366
924
128
2050
1391
824
735
192
483
310
453
120
44
257
425
Circuiis.
Jersey (English)
Jersey (French)
1870-4.079 J o^„,
Mar.
1871,
584
1742
1871—3,962
Devonport
Plymouth .
Launceston
North Hill .
Hols worthy
Kilkhampton
Liskeard
Callington .
Tavistock .
Camelford .
Kingsbridge
Brixham, &c.
Ashburton .
1015
1502
465
606
473
377
1025
478
729
307
208
283
371
lS?t?S }""■»»•
Redruth . .
. . 1687
Camborne . .
. . 2228
Falmouth . .
. . 1060
Truro . . .
. . 1315
Gwennap . .
St. Agnes . .
St. Austell . .
. . 1599
. . 1360
. . 1135
St. Mawes . .
. 265
Bodmin . . .
. . 681
St. Columb .
. 1 395
Penzance .
. . 1072
St. Just . . .
. 1389
St. Ives. . .
. . 774
Scilly Islands . .
Helston . . ,
. 110
. 2058
Hayle ....
Marazion . . .
. 1285
. 716
1870— 19,922) ^
1871—19,129/^
ec. 793
Exeter . .
Tiverton . .
Taunton . .
Bridgewater
South-Petherton
Budleigh-Salterton
Axminster . .
Bridport . .
Barnstaple,
798
202
488
283
457
135
46
257
376
Mar.
1870.
102
264
795
165
207
322
454
130
1054
632
501
648
428
265
462
194
229
260
450
190
70
608
503
330
537
379
232
305
152
234
185
192
832
262
210
601
464
1026
Circuit*.
Ilfracombe .
South-Molton
Bideford
Dunster
Williton .
Okehampton
Torquay
Teignmouth
1870—5,458
1871-
M:Ar.
1871.
108
241
775
164
207
286
433
138
D- 5,458 )
1—5,394 /
Dec. 64
B RisTOL (King-Street,
&c.) 1112
Bristol (Langton-St.,
&c.) 635
Bristol (Clifton, &c.) . 483
Kingswood .... 606
Banwell 372
Weston-super-Mare . 289
Stroud 437
Dursley . . .
Stonehouse, &:c
. 194
. 199
Winterbourne, &c.
. 242
Gloucester • .
. 460
Tewkesbury . .
Malvern . •
. 191
Cheltenham . ,
. 597
Newport . .
Risca • .
. 471
. . 347
Cardiff (Wesley, &c.). 538
Cardiff (Loudoun-Square,
&c.) . . e - . 3fi7
Pontypridd
Bridgend . .
Monmouth . .
. . 240
. 310
. 141
Ross, &c. .
. . 255
Chepstow .
Abergavenny
Pontypool .
Ledbury
Hereford . .
. . 177
. . 186
. . 836
. . 256
. . 229
♦1870—10,344 ) ,
1871—10,170/^
Dec. 174
• Malvern Circuil
Members, has been tr
Birmingham District.
t, with 70
ansferred to
Bath . • •
. . 601
Bradford-on-Avon
. 444
Midsomer-Norl
■on
. 934
Digitized by
Google
1871.
351
Mar.
1870.
457
114
607
191
634
139
653
275
398
447
444
644
822
267
377
135
233
322
286
403
146
80
104
168
610
619
68
71
203
188
195
49
239
160
100
80
205
244
254
166
146
CireuUi.
Frome . .
Warminster
Melksham .
Devizes . .
Shepton-Mallet
CasUe-Carey
Sherborne
Yeovil .
Weymouth
Portland
Dorchester
Shaftesbury
Blandford .
Glastonbury, &c.
1870—7,683
1871—7,483
Swansea .
Gower • .
Neath • .
Merthyr-Tydvil
Tredegar
Brynmawr
Brecon
Builth
Carmarthen
Llanelly .
Haverford-West
{Pembroke
Tenby .
Goginan, &c
Aberystwyth
Mar.
1871.
440
128
538
176
614
131
700
301
413
411
450
592
343
267
Dec. 200
479
135
233
336
294
405
142
84
122
182
569
466
150
49
77
0—3,622 )
1—3,723 /
Inc. 101
1870—3
1871
Merthyr-Tydvil
(Welsh) .... 203
Tredegar .... 203
Aberdare .... 200
TreherbertandFern-
dale 52
Ebbw-Vale, &c. . . 239
Cardiff 149
Cowbridge .
Brecon • .
Llandilo
Carmarthen
Swansea
Lampeter .
Aberayron .
82
79
206
249
248
173
156
Mar.
1870.
67
482
353
545
440
247
321
266
228
337
428
349
194
374
296
870
647
500
437
230
164
330
561
469
466
390
444
573
407
423
306
116
1087
608
590
1130
924
992
Circuits.
Mar.
1871.
St. David's . .
. . 65
Aberystwyth .
. . 496
Ystumtuen . .
. . 369
Machynlleth .
. . 529
Llanidloes . .
. . 441
1870-^4,116) T^^
1871 4,139 r°^- 23
Denbigh . .
. . 243
Rhyl. . . •
. . 316
Ruthin . . •
. . 267
Corwen ....
. 229
Llangollen . .
. . 327
Coedpoeth . .
. . 401
Llanrwst . . *
. . 348
Blaenau-Ffestinio^
r . 195
Abergele . .
. . 370
Conway . .
. . 308
Liverpool (Welsh)
. 853
Holywell .. .
. . 667
Bagillt . . .
. . 490
Mold. . . .
. 464
Beaumaris . • ,
, 230
Amlwch . . .
. 164
Holyhead . . .
. 338
Carnarvon . .
. 569
Bangor ....
. 471
Tregarth . . .
. 493
PiYllheli . . .
. 391
Barmouth . • .
. 445
Dolgelly . . .
. 565
Llanfyllin . . .
. 383
Llanrhaiadr • .
. 430
Llanfair . . .
. 300
Hanley ...
. 143
1870— 10,373) ,
1871—10,400/"
ic. 27
Birmingham (Chei
rry-
Street, &c.) .
. 1088
Birxoingham (Belm
ont-
Row, &c.) . .
. 541
Birmingham(Newt
own-
Row, &c.) . .
. 548
Birmingham (Wes
ley.
&c.) ....
. 1076
West-Bromwich .
. 855
Wednesbury (Spri
ng-
heacfj &c.) .
. 915
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352
1871.
Mar.
1870.
1263
634
678
1146
673
756
572
273
630
317
360
194
294
429
442
412
167
670
245
761
331
385
375
222
200
1243
199
145
302
590
220
533
477
772
1042
953
1007
452
616
Circuits,
Wednesbury (Wesley,
&c.)
Walsall (Wesley, &c.)
Walsall (Centenary,
&c.)
Wolverhampton . .
Bilston .
Dudley .
Tipton
Oldbury
Stourbridge
Stourport
Worcester
•Malvern
Bromsgrove
Evesham
Redditch
Coventry
Leamington
Stratford-upon
Hinckley .
Shrewsbury
{Madeley .
Dawley .
Wellington
Ketley-BankandShiffnal362
Ludlow
Kington .
Knighton
Avon .
Mar.
1871.
1203
680
706
1169
604
737
577
284
633
303
334
72
186
298
440
405
458
172
672
226
357
425
353
365
214
192
1870-17,659 J j,^^,,.
1871—17,450
Macclesfield
Alderley-Edge, &c.
Buxton . . .
Whaley-Bridge
Congleton . ,
Sandbach . .
Nantwich . .
Crewe . . ,
Northwich . .
Burslem . .
Tunstall . .
Newcastle-under-Lyme 964
Longton .... 500
Stafford 513
1195
207
170
317
625
224
641
481
820
1079
957
• Malvern Circuit, widi 70
Members, has been received
from Bristol District.
Mar.
1870.
1123
355
202
166
1348
601
905
911
136
828
169
515
313
164
44
47
41
90
295
155
453
554
829
257
884
518
436
547
927
842
445
336
190
635
320
291
^. . Mar.
Circuits. 1871.
Leek 1001
Uttoxeter .... 358
Cheadle 182
Market-Dray ton . . 167,
1870—10,297
1871—10,301
Inc. 4
Liverpool (Brunswick,
(Cranmer,
(Wesley,
1325
&c.)
Liverpool
&c.)
Liverpool (Pitt- Street,
&c.) .
Liverpool
&c.) .
Waterloo
Birkenhead
Seacombe
Chester 527
Tarporley .... 300
Mold, &c 183
Carnarvon, &c.
Llandudno . .
Rhyl . . .
Holyhead . ,
Wrexham . .
Oswestry .
Whitchurch
Warrington . .
Runcorn . .
Widnes . .
St. Helen's . .
Southport . .
Ormskirk .
Wigan . . ,
Preston (Lune-St.,&c.) 892
Preston (Wesley, &<«.) 797
412
520
860
943
137
861
167
44
31
50
92
276
161
510
560
851
290
852
515
377
495
*Chorley .
Blackpool ;
Garstang
Lancaster .
Newtown .
Welshpool .
1870—14,926
1871—14,735
346
189
588
293
291
Dec. 191
• Withnell-Green Society,
with 24 Members, has been
transferred to Blackburn,
Bolton District.
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1871.
353
Mar.
1870.
1078
1559
1489
983
614
962
927
561
242
630
919
819
533
530
750
346
799
461
240
1343
1050
633
517
919
728
210
1204
687
963
1118
n- • Mar.
Manchester (Old-
ham-Street, &c.) . 1091
Manchester (Frwell-
Street, &c.). . .1611
Manchester (Grosve-
nor-Street, &o.) . 1471
Manchester (Great
Bridgewater-St.,&c.) 911
Manchester (Oxford-
Road, &c.) . . . 587
Manchester (Radnor-
Street, &c.) . . . 1010
Manchester (Gravel-
Lane, &c.) . . . 986
Manchester (Cheet-
ham Hill, &c.) . . 618
Manchester (Welsh) . 251
Altrincham . . • . 625
Stockport (Tiviot-
Dale, &c.) ... 933
Stockport (Hill-Gate,
&c.) . . , . , 782
New-Mills .... 480
Glossop 603
Ashton-under-Lyne • 703
Hyde 352
Oldham (Manchester-
Street) .... 828
Oldham (Wesley) . . 454
Saddleworth . • . 235
1870-14,442). ^Q
1871— 14,531/^"^-^^
Bolton (Bridge-Street,
&c.) 1311
Bolton (Wesley, &c.). 1080
Bolton(Famworth,&c.) 684
Bolton (Park-St.,&c.) 52 1
Rochdale (Union-St.,
&c.) 957
Rochdale(Wesley,&c.) 706
Hey wood . . . . 212
Burnley 1185
Padiham . , . , 611
Bury ..... 965
•Blackburn. . . .1138
• Withnell- Green Society,
with 24 Members, has been
received from Chorley Cir-
cuit, Liverpool District.
Mar.
1870.
772
870
1026
774
623
395
467
484
615
973
843
1129
750
833
374
604
1108
261
1179
769
1668
1041
2344
1034
882
454
202
401
233
450
1793
1370
359
Circuits'
Haslingden .
Accringtun .
Bacup . .
Rawtenstall
Colne . .
Barrowford, &c.
Clitheroe .
Leigh . .
Mar.
1871.
816
835
1012
774
623
400
406
510
1870—14,733 ) ,. ^^
1871— 14,696/ "®^-^'
Halifax (South -Parade,
&c.) . . . . • 648
Halifax (Wesley, &c.) 1022
Huddersfield (Queen-
Street, &c.) . . . 865
Huddersfield ( Buxton-
Road, &c.) . . .1241
Holmfi:rth .... 739
Sowerby- Bridge . . 825
Stainland .... 377
Todmorden . . . 605
Hebden-Bridge . . 1126
Denby-Dale . . . 262
Bradford (Kirkgate,
&c.) 1186
Bradford(Manningham,
&c.) 764
Bradford (Eastbrook,
&c.) 1654
Bradford(Great-Horton,
&c.) ..... 1048
Keighley .... 2295
f Bingley 557
( Cullingworth . . 480
Shipley 892
Charlestown ... 59
Skipton 448
Addingham . . . 204
Cross Hills . , . 418
Grassington . . . 210
Settle 445
18
187
70—18,213)
71—18,370/
Inc. 157
LEEDs(BrunswicTc,&c.) 1744
Leeds (Oxford-Place,
&c.) 1442
Leeds (Headingley,
&c.) 345
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354
1871.
Mar.
1870.
1166
1247
1160
1227
1350
512
996
436
607
287
880
822
866
449
416
3S5
652
992
1777
975
347
657
96
423
753
740
1503
764
1125
505
1237
1243
393
925
1065
400
965
722
Circuits,
Leeds (St. Peter's, &c
Leeds (Wesley, &c.)
Bramley . . .
Wakefield . . .
Birstal ....
Morley ....
Dewsbury .
Ossett and Horbury
Knares borough
Harrogate . . .
Otley ....
Pateley-Bridge
Pontefract . . .
Castleford . . .
Cleckheaton . .
Yeadon ....
Woodhouse Grove
Mar.
1871.
,) 1104
. 1244
. 1173
. 1243
. 1541
. 510
. 1002
. 462
. 609
. 315
. 890
. 765
. 856
. 457
. 437
. 388
. 646
1870-16.970 ) J
1871— 17,173 r"*'-^^^
Sheffield (Carver-
Street, &c.) ... 971
Sheffield (Norfolk-St.,
&c.) 1811
Sheffield (Ebenezer, &c.)975
Sheffield (Thomcliffe,
&c.) . ... 321
Chesterfield . . . 712
Bakewell .... 109
Bradwell .... 405
Rotherham . . . 772
Wath-upon-Dearne . 697
Doncaster .... 1487
Bamsley .... 723
Retford 1105
Worksop . '. . . 460
1870—10,657 )
1871—10,548 J
Dec. 109
N0TTlNGHAM(HalifaX-
Place, &c.) . . 1244
Nottingham (Wesley,
&c.) 1224
rikestone . . . . 417
Mansfield .... 951
Newark 1001
Bingham . . . .456
Leicester .... 990
Mel ton- Mowbray . . 726
Mar.
1870.
197
306
716
583
592
444
1284
176
408
315
973
407
391
1891
1100
912
1579
1051
644
1401
539
812
1290
700
621
317
2508
1666
738
901
907
450
363
1025
757
903
610
480
350
777
Cirtuits.
Mar.
1871.
Oakham .
. . . 196
Stamford ,
. . . 321
Grantham .
. . . 737
Peter!)orough
. ... 565
Loughborough
. . . 501
Castle-Doniugton . . 405
Derby . .
. . . 1303
Ashbourne .
. . . 176
Belper . .
. . . 418
Ripley . .
. . . 292
Ashby-de-la-Zouch . 1000
Burton -on -Trent . . 407
Matlock- Bath
. . . 384
1870—13,742
[ Inc. 32
1871 — 13,774
Lincoln
. . . 2068
Sleaford . .
. . . 1078
Markct-Rasen
. . . 923
Louth .
. . . 1528
Horncastle .
. . . 972
Bardney .
. . . 592
Alford . .
. . 1455
Coningsby .
. . . 540
Spilsby . .
. . . 811
Boston . . ,
. . 1261
Wainfleet . .
. . 720
Spalding .
. . . 610
Bourne . .
. . 276
1870—12,857
1871—12,834
I Dec. 23
Hull (Walthai
m-St.,
&c.) . .
. . 2649
Hull (George-
Yard,
&c.) . . .
. . 1644
Beverley .
. . 755
Driffield .
. . . 862
Howden
. . 855
Patrington .
. . . 456
Hornsea
. . 364
Grimsby (Geor
ge-St.) 1037
Grimsby (Caist
or and
Laceby) .
. . 760
Gainsborough
. . . 920
Epworth . .
. . 608
Snaith . . .
. . 473
Goole . . .
. . 339
Brigg . . .
. . 779
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1871.
355
Mar.
1870.
1524
937
1781
943
801
904
980
826
340
1159
534
374
580
678
616
496
985
1176
815
382
500
830
1086
705
704
002
944
1703
719
344
298
800
938
1001
795
1525
739
Circuits.
Barton-on-H umber
Bridlington . .
Mar.
1871.
1527
927
1870—14,896 I , ^^
1871— 14.955 r"^-^^
York (New-St., &c.) 1857
York (Wesley, &c.) . 960
Tadcaster .... 785
Pocklington . . . 868
Malton 912
Easingwold. . . . 812
Helmsley .... 343
Scarborough . . .1160
Sherburn .... 545
Filey 394
Pickering .... 536
Kirby-Moorside . . 686
Thirsk 624
Northallerton . . . 502
Ripoii 975
Selby 1197
1870—13,123 )
1871—13,156]
Whitby
Dan by . .
Stokesley .
Guisborough
Darlington .
Stockton
Middlesborough
Hartlepool . .
Barnard- Castle
Bishop-Auckland
Middleham .
Hawes, &c .
Richmond .
Reeth . .
Bedale .
Inc. 33
. 800
. 405
. 477
. 992
. 1108
. 826
. 694
. 608 i
. 938
. 1677
. 734
. 358
. 289
. 778,
. 896
90
Mar.
1870.
600
425
160
864
637
380
867
1201
1212
829
1203
721
563
200
35
374
295
421
183
372
548
857
301
442
650
32
879
"600
KOO
561
1870— 11,430) ,
1871— 11,620 j^"^*
Newcastle-upon-Tyne I
(Brunswick, &c.) . 1022 !
Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
(Blenheim-St., &c.) 815
Gateshead .... 1530 i
North-Shields . . 567 1
z2
501
80
36
88
624
257
Circuits, 1871
South-Shields ... 623
Blyth ..... 430
Morpeth 121
Sunderland (Sans-Street,
&c.) 843
Sunderland (Fawcett-
Street, &c.). . . 581
Sunderland (Whitburn-
Street, &c.) . . . 858
Houghton-le-Spring . 799
Durham . . . .1210
Wolsingham . . .1217
Hexham .... 900
Shotley-Bridge . .1196
Alston 67 J
Allendale-Town . . 587
Alnwick 181
Berwick 34
1870—13,957
1871—13,690
Dec. 267
Carlisle .
Brampton .
Whitehaven.
Workington
Cockermouth, &c,
Appleby, &c.
Penrith . .
Wigton, &c.
Kendal . .
Ulverstone .
Dumfries .
386
270
425
183
337
550
865
300
443
660
35
0—4,475 )
1—4,454 /
1870—4,
187
Dec. 21
Douglas .... 825
Castletown .... 700
Ramsay 720
Peel 539
ro— 2,840 )
ri— 2,784/
1870—2,840
1871
Dec. 56
Edinburgh . . . 472
Leith 69
Dunbar 35
Greenock . . . • 88
Glasgow (John-St., &c.)590
Glasgow (St. Thomas's,
&c.) 259
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356
1871.
Mar.
1870.
309
210
96
118
351
46
161
301
252
84
64
Mat.
Circuits, 187J
Glasgow (Cathcart-Road,
&c.)
Glasgow (Claremont
Street, &c.)
Dumbarton.
Airdrie
Wallacestone
Stirling, &c.
Ayr . . .
Aberdeen .
Dundee (Ward-Road)
Dundee (Wellington-
Road) . . . .
Perth
310
220
67
83
331
37
158
279
252
84
67
Mar.
1870.
74
188
50
459
368
579
201
225
Circuits.
Arbroath, &c.
Banff . .
Inverness .
Mar.
1871.
74
196
46
1870— 3,890 ) p. -o^
1871-3:707 I ^"^-^^^
Lerwick 446
Dunrobsness . . . 346
Walls 547
Northmavin & Delting 184
North Isles .... 226
0—1.832 )
1—1,749/
1870—1
187
Dec 83
Total Number of Members in Gr£At Britain this Year . 347,090
Ditto last Year 348,471
Decrease 1,381
On Trial in Great Britain 18,126
Number of Deaths, so far as reported 5,800
IN IRELAND.
Mar.
1870.
390
35
336
123
75
170
109
135
48
192
177
157
156
80
Circuits.
Dublin (Stephen's-
.Green) . . .
Curragh Camp .
Dublin (Abbey-Street)
Dublin (Rathmines)
Dublin (Cork-Street)
Dublin (Blackhall-Pl.)
Kingstown . . .
Drogheda . . .
Wicklow . . .
Rathdrum • .
Tullamore • . .
{Maryborough .
Abbeyleix . .
Longford .
Athlone . . .
.870—2,183.)
1871—2.186/
ATKRFORD
>nmel . .
"low . .
Inc. 3
Mar.
1871.
Mar.
1870.
193
380
109
29
326:
125 1
90
1701
109
344
45
139
50|
192 1
183'
232
180
321
96 1
63,
154
80 1
!
97
173
134
90
142
55
190
Circuits.
Newtownbarry.
Wexford . .
1870—641
1871—643
Inc. 2
Mar.
1871.
199
109
342
Cork ....
Queenstown and Pas-
sage-West ... 46
Bandon 220
Clonakilty .... 180
Skibbereen .... 321
1870—1,122
1871-
0—1,122 )
1—1,109 J
Dec. 13
Limerick .... 92
Adare and Rathkeale. 173
Roscreaand Parsons-
town 136
Cloughjordan . . . 153
1870—546 \
1871— 554 j
Inc. 8
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1871.
357
Mar.
1870.
377
58
132
259
866
670
603
839
422
236
308
466
145
196
67
107
349
400
325
539
294
253
350
61
71
45
195
363
236
268
348
148
[)— 3,544 )
1—3,590 J
Inc. 46
Mar.
Cireuitt. ,871
Slioo 385
Castlebar .... 54
Ballina and Killala . 125
Drumshambo 8c Boyle 270
Manorhamilton . . 817
1870— 1,692 Ip, .,
1871-i;65l}^«^-^^
Enniskillen
Brookborough
irvinestown
Ballyshannon
Clones . .
Cootehill
{Cavan. .
Killeshandra,
1870—3
1871
Londonderry
Coleraine . . .
Newtownlimavaddy
Ballycastle . . .
Castlederg . . .
Omagh ....
1870— 1.264) .
1871—1,283/*"^
BELFAST(DonegalI-Sq.) 333
Belfast (Frederick-St.) 540
Belfast (Falls-Road) . 293
Belfast (Agnes-Street) 253
Belfast(University-Rd.) 356
Belfast (Ligoniel and
Springfield) . . .
Belfast (Eliza-Street).
Holywood ....
Ballyclare ....
( Donaghadee
( Newtownards . .
Carrickfergus . . .
Magh era felt . . .
Lisburn 348
Dromore .... 150
670
583
889
432
240
316
146
314
146
174
65
108
360
430
19
151
102
43
190
97
294
261
266
1870—3,496
1871—3,677
Inc. 181
Mar.
1870.
930
230
344
342
566
226
302
66
158
162
140
87
166
20
79
18
44
126
70
52
32
10
68
46
25
141
132
380
104
165
158
116
20
Circuits.
PORTAOOWN
Newry . .
( Dungannon
( Stewartstown
Armagh .
Lurgan . ,
Moira •
Tandragee
Ban bridge
Monaghan .
Aughnacloy
Mar.
1871.
881
207
256
70
342
566
229
284
70
158
173
1870-3,826) J)
1871—3,236/^®^- -^^
MISSION STATIONS.
Lucan and Trim . • 146
Bray »2
Kilkenny . . . . 164
Youghal .... 25
Fermoy 61
Kinsale 18
Berehaven-Mines . • 47
Tralee 118
Ballinasloe .... 62
Nenagh 54
Kilrush 32
Ennis 12
Galway 68
Oughterard & Clifden 45
VVestport .... 26
Strabane & Rathmelton 134
Donegal 136
Dunkineely . . . 346
Innishowen . • . 107
Downpatrick . . . 150
Ballymena .... 15G
Bally macanrett . . 116
Coii.ber '2\
1870-2.149)^^^ ^«
1871-2,076/^"®-^^
Total Number of Members in Ireland this Year
Ditto last Year
Increa
20,005
19,963
42
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358
1871.
The Numbers in Societj' at the Stations occupied by the Wesleyak
Missionaries are as follows : — exclusive of those Missions which
are related to the several Conferences in connexion with the
British Conference ; the Numbers on which Missions are reported
in the Minutes of those Conferences respectively.
EUROPE.
Mar.
1870.
48
20
40
671
496
194
265
180
4
12
82
77
23
78
37
France —
Paris ...
Rheims . . ,
Boulogne . .
Total, 50.
Germany —
Waiblingen . .
Prevorst .
Hall ... .
Oberurbach . .
Alfdorf . . .
Blaubeiiren . .
Adelsheim (Baden)
Vienna ....
Total, 1,850.
Italy —
Padua
Parma
Asola and Remedello
Mezzano Inferiore.
Cremona ....
Mar. I
1871.
10
20
20
I
i
666 '
517
184i
257
204
9
11
2
I
70
85;
22 1
86!
45
Mar.
IftTA
10/ V.
29
Pavia and Scopana
60
Intra ....
30
Spezia . . .
32
Vicenza . . .
23
Vico-bellignano
94
Naples . . .
36
Salerno . . .
32
Cosenza .
3
Messina (Sicily)
Total, 683.
Mar.
1871.
45
40
40
31
46
105
25
23
20
18'
I
271
Spain and Pobtuoal-
f Gibraltar . . .
Barcelona , . .
Oporto ....
Total, 47.
Total in Europe
Last Year . .
Increase
18
1
28
2,630
2,611
19
ASIA.
21
111
89
124
72
The Singhalese, or South-
Ceylon District.
Colombo, South , . 37
Colombo, North . . 161
Kandy 9o
Negombo 169
Seedua 88
80
43
45
45
164
243
56
Minuangoda . .
87
Wellewatta . . .
47
Galkisse, . , .
43
Angulany . . .
55
Morotto . . ,
172
Morotto-Mulla
246
Wattalpola . . . ,
61
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1871.
Mar.
1870.
61
26
32
83
3
31
27
151
15
28
34
137
359
51
10
48
32
27
17
2
16
2
8
Mar.
1871.
72
40
37
105
3
30
3
28
Pantura. . . .
Caltura ...
Amblamgoda . .
Galle
Belligam. . . .
Matura ....
Pololypitiya . .
Goddapitiya .
Total, 1,574.
The Tamil, or North Ceylon
District.
Jaffna (Petta) ... 149
Jaffna (Wannarponne) 14
Puttoor .... 9
Point-Pedro. . . 27
Cattavelly ... 9
Trincomalee. . . 27
{Batticaloa, (Pulean-
teevo) .... 161
Eraur 2
Batticaloa (Karavaku) 4
Total, 402.
CONTINENTAL INDIA.
The Madras District.
Madras, South. . . 52
Madras, North. . . 15
Madras (English) . . 32
St. Thomas's Mount . 28
Negapatam .... 30
Manaargoody ... 16
Melnattam .... 2
Trichinopoly ... 18
Trivalore .... 2
Caroor 7
Total, 202.
Mar.
1870. I
35
134
46
32
7
16
22
75
61
37
13
3
4
49
Mar.
1871.
The Mysore District,
Bangalore (Petta). • 40
Bangalore (Cantonment) 150
Mysore and Seringapatam 48
Toomkoor .... 21
Goobbee 12
Coonghul ....
Shemoga 29
Ootacamund ... 20
Total, 320.
The Calcutta District.
Calcutta 70
Lucknow, .... 65
Total, 135.
CHINA.
The Canton District.
Canton, East ... 43
Canton, West ... 13
Fatshan 3
Total, 59.
T?ie Wuchang District.
Wuchang .... 8
Hankow .... 55
Total, 63.
Total in India, Cey-
lon, and China . 2,755
Last Year . . . 2,468
Increase
287
AFRICA.
SOUTHERN AFRICA.
The Cape of Good Hope
District.
182* Cape-Town (English) 246
174 1 Cape-Town (Dutch) . 157
66
76
174
Wynberg
Klip-Fontein ,
Simon's-Town
Stellenbosch
. 60
. 44
. 64
. 187
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360
1871.
Mar.
1870.
222
142
206
320
262
286
230
329
607
177
111
334
268
519
362
140
1,025
187
43
336
636
201
384
388
544
88
122
205
Mar.
1871.
Somerset, West • . 216
Robertson . . . . 137
Rhamiesberg . . . 190
Total, 1,301.
The
Graham' 8' Town
District.
Graham's-Town (Eng-
lisb) 800
Graham's-Town (Na-
tive) 266
Salem and Farmerfield 253
Bathurst and Lower
Albany . . . . 241
Fort - Beaufort, Sey-
mour, and Alice . 312
Heald-Town ... 608
Port-Elizabeth • . 228
Uitenhage .... 139
Cradock .... 301
Somerset, East . . 207
Graaff-Reinett . . . 60
Peddie and Newtondale 602
King William's Town. 370
Mount-Coke . . . 200
Annshaw .... 1078
Total, 5,165.
The Queen* S'Town District.
Queen's-Town . . 190
Dordrecht and Stromberg 37
Kamastone .... 386
{Lesseyton . . . 170
Mount Arthur . . 511
Wodehouse-Forests . 251
Tsomo 356
Butterworth . . . 415
Clarkebury and Morley 511
Buntingville ... 51
Shawbury 124
Osborn .... 240
Total, 3,242.
Mar.
1870.
134
85
283
272
256
72
31
7
4
323
6
154
110
52
34
280
143
100
106
180
82
12
Mar.
1871.
The Bechuana District.
Colesberg . . . . 117
Burgher*8-Dorp . . 90
Wittebergen . . . 296
Aliwal 38
Bensonvale . . . 246
Thaba-'Nchu . : . 341
Moshaneng ... 90
Bloem-Fontein . . 24
Fauresmith ... 21
Smithfield. . . .
Total, 1,263.
The Natal District.
D'Urban .... 323
Coolie Mission • . 6
Pietermaritzberg (Eng-
lish) 190
Pietermaritzberg (Na-
tive) 115
York 72
Ijadismith ... 35
Edendale .... 286
Indaleni .... 185
Emfundisweni . . 106
Palmerton . . . 100
Verulam and Umhlali 184
Verulam (Coolie Mis-
sion) .... 88
Inanda 15
Total, 1,705.
Total in Southern
-^Africa . . . 12,676
Last Year . . 12,071
Increase
605
WESTERN AFRICA.
2,456
653
672
The Sierra-Leone District.
Free-Town . . .2,317
Wellington ... 659
Hastings .... 732
337
557
York 351
Wilberforce . , . 563
Total, 4,622.
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1871.
361
Mar. 1 Mar.
1870. I 1871.
I The Gambia District,
609 St. Mary's. ... 601
106' McCarthy's Island . 104
Total, 705.
The^ Gold-Coast District.
772
394
213
Cape-Coast
ADamabu .
Donionasi
198|Akrah .
1 1 Kumasi
816
574
225
203
1
Mar.
1870.
600
108
Lagos . •
Abbeokuta
Mar.
1871.
671
144
Total, 2,634.
Total in Western
Africa . . . 7,961
Last Year . . 7,676
Increase
285
AMERICA.
WEST INDIES.
1,075
1,061
605
561
2,084
3,195
325
97
729
1,568
1,341
1,202
701
795
686
1,419
The Antigua District,
Antigua, First . . 1,110
Antigua, Second . . 989
Dominica .... 633
Montserrat . . . 567
Nevis 2,073
St. Kitt's . . . .3,307 1
St. Eustatius . . . 307'
St. Bartholomew . 90
St. Martin's and
Anguilla . . . 703
Tortola .... 1.479
Total in the An-
tigua District 11,258
Last Year . . 11,300
Decrease
42
The St, Vincent's District.
Kingstown . .
George-Town.
Chateaubellair .
Grenada . . .
Trinidad . . .
Barbadoes (City).
.1,453
. 1,332
. 734
. 780
. 675
1,435
369
944
Barbadoes (Speight's-
Town) .... 314
Tobago .... 953
2,624
488
556
498
216
30
937 Barbadoes(61benezer) 1 , 1 32 1|
Total in the St. Vin-
cent's District . 8,808
Last Year . . . 8,394
Increase.
414
The British Guiana
District.
{Demerara (George-
Town, First) .1,570
Demerara (George-
Town, Second). 759
Demerara (Mahaica) 540
Demerara (Golden-
Grove) .... 288
Goed-Fortuin . . 377
Essequibo. . . . 447
Berbice .... 209
Coolie Mission . . 37
Total in the British
Guiana District 4,227
Last Year , . . 4,412
Decrease
185
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Mar.
1870.
2,624
828
637
890
709
870
509
;i90
560
809
711
334
651
866
386
346
606
644
504
588
684
353
23
Mar.
1871.
The Jamaica District,
Kingston . . . .2,820
Montego - Bay and
Lucea .... 827
Spanish - Town aijd
Linstcad . . . 780
M Grant- Bay ... 894
Watson ville and Guy's-
Hill 801
Grateful-Hill . . 5.*?5
Falmouth .... 538
St. Ann's-Bay . . 405
Ocho-Rios' . . . 570
Beechamville . . . 830
Bath 703
Port-Antonio. . . 337
( Clarendon.. . . 351
( Manchester . . 334
Mount - Ward and
Black-River . . 935
Savannah-la-Mar . 400
Brown's-Town . . 359
Duncan's .... 750
Yallahs .... 642
Mount-Fletcher . . 514
Manchioneal . . . 605
Total in the Jamaica
District
Last Year .
Increase
14,930
14,462
. 4(;8
The Honduras District.
Belize 737
Ruatan .... 354
Corosal .... 24
Mar.
1870.
942
641
480
685
297
19
468
317
18
210
Total in the Hon-
duras District .
Last Year . . .
Increase .
1871.
Mar.
1871.
1,115
1,060
55
The Bahama District.
New-Providence . 954
Eleuthera, First . . 688
Eleuthera, Second . 467
Harbour-Island . .691
Abaco 295
Andros-Island . . 19
Turk's-Island . . 425
Puerto-Plata and
Samana . . . 324
Biminies .... 35
Total in the Ba-
hama District . 3,898
Last Year . . . 3,867
Increase
31
The Hayti District.
Port - au - Prince,
etc.
210
Total in the Hayti
District . . . 210
Last Year . . . 210
Total in the West
Indies . . 44.446
Last Year . . 43,705
Increase
741
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1871.
363
RECAPITULATION OF MEMBERS IN THE
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Not.
In France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Portugal 2,630
In Continental India, Ceylon, and China 2,755
In Africa (Southern, 12,676; Western, 7,961) 20,637
In the West Indies 44,446
Total number of Members under the care of the Missionaries
this Year 70,468
Last Year 68,531
Increase 1,937
On Trial for Membership 6,599
GENERAL VIEW.
I. BritiBh Conference :
Great Britain
Ireland, and Irish Missions
Foreign MissionB
II. French Conference
II I . Auatralaaian Conference
IV. Canada Conference
v. Conference of Eastem-BritiBb
America
Totals
S
347,090
20,005
70,468
2,049t
59,384
68,523
15,021:
582,540
<§
18,126
649
6,599
167
8,990
3,276
1,266
39,073
1,251
133
258*
31
274
418
117
2,482
<§
191
26
70*
4
94
106
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OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Q. IX. Who is appointed the President of the next
Conference in Ireland, to commence in Dublin, on Wednes-
day, June 19th, 1872.?
A. Our President, the Rev. John H. James, D.D., whom
we appoint as our Delegate ; and, in case of his unavoidable
absence, one of the following Ministers: — The Rev. John
Farrar, Ex-President ; the Rev. Robinson Scott, D.D.,
* Exclusive of Missionaries in Ireland.
f These numbers are those of 1870; no Conference having been held in 1871.
X These numbers are those of 1870.
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nominated by the Irish Conference ; the Rev. Dr. Jobsok ; the
Rev. S. Romilly Hall.
N.B. 1. The Phesident shall preside at all Meetings of
Connexional Committees appointed to be held preparatory to the
Irish Conference; or, in case of his unavoidable absence, one of
the Ministers appointed by the preceding Resolution, who shall
be present, taken in the order of priority of names, shall preside
at all such Meetings.
2. The Rev. John Farrar, Ex-President, the Rev. E.
E. Jenkins, M. A., and the Rev. Gervase Smith, M.A., are
appointed to accompany the President to the Irish Conference.
The following appointments are also made ; viz., —
1. The President is appointed to visit Scotland in the month
of October, for the purpose of promoting the Missionary cause,
and also of attending the Financial District Meeting. The
Rev. G. T. Perks, M.A., and the Rev. George C. Harvard
are appointed to accompany the President to Scotland.
2. The President is appointed to attend the Annual Meeting
of the South Wales District Committee, to be held at Cardiff, in
the spring of 1872. The Rev. John W. Greeves is appointed
to accompany the President.
3. The Rev. Dr. Osborn and the Rev. Charles Prest are
appointed to attend the Annual Meeting of the North Wales
District Committee, to be held at Uanfyllin, in the spring of
1872.
4. The Ex-President is appointed to attend the next Annual
Meeting of the Isle of Man District Committee, with power to
appoint a substitute in the event of his inability to attend.
5. The Rev. William Arthur, M.A., and the Rev. George
T. Perks, M.A., are appointed our Representatives to the
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the
United States, to be held in Brooklyn, in May, 1872.
N.B. Should the state of Mr. Arthur's health at the time
prevent his undertaking the duties of the deputation, the Presi-
dent is authorised, after due consultation, to appoint a Minister
in his place.
6. The Rev. William M. Punshon, M.A., is appointed the
President of the next Canada Conference, to be held at Montreal,
on the first Wednesday in June, 1872 ; and the Rev. John
Borland, Co-Delegate.
7. The Rev. James Hocart is appointed the President of
the next French Conference, to be held at N!mes, in May,
1872.
8. The Rev. Benjamin Chapman is appointed the President
of the next Australasian Conference, to be held at Melbourne,
January 18th, I872.
9. The Rev. James G. Hennigar is appointed the President
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of the next Conference of Eastern-Britisb America, to be held at
Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Thursday, June 27th, 1872 ; and the
Rev. C. Stewart, D.D., Co-Delegate.
COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES.
Q. X. Who are the Committee for Guarding our Privi-
leges during the ensuing year ?
A. The President and the Secretary of the Conference;
the Superintendent Ministers appointed to the London Circuits;
all the Ministers now living who have filled the office of
President of the Conference ; the Book-Steward ; the
Editors; the Missionary Secretaries; the Governor, and Theo-
logical and Classical Tutors, of the Richmond Branch of the
Theological Institution ; the Principals of the two branches of
the Normal Training Institution ; the Secretary of the Edu-
cation Committee; the Secretary of the Metropolitan Chapel
Building Fund; the Rev. Messrs. Robinson Scott, D.D.,
Wallace M'Mullen, and William Gorman, Representatives
of the Irish Conference ; — together with the following Gentle-
men:—
Mr. T. Percival Bunting, Dorking^
Mr. John Chubb, London,
Mr. Henry H. Fowler, Wolverhamp-
ion,
Mr. Walter Griffith, London,
Sir Francis Lycett, dkio,
Mr. William M'Arthur. M.P., diUo,
Mr. William W. Pocock, dUto^
Mr. Richard Marsden Reece, dUlo,
Mr. Greaves Walker, ditto,
Mr. Henry J. Atkinson, HuU,
Mr. William Dyson, York,
Mr. John Fern ley, Southport,
Mr. John Hartley, Wolverhampton,
Mr. James Heald, Stockport,
Mr. Samuel R. Healey, Liverpool,
Mr. Francis Heeley, Birmingham,
Mr. J. Robinson Kay, Bury^
Mr. William Mewburn, Banbury,
Dr. Humphry Sand with, Beaconsfield,
Berks,
Mr. W. Bickford Smith, Camborne,
Mr. George Smith, Leeds,
Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Sheffield,
Mr. Thomas Walker, Cheltenham,
Dr. Peter Wood, Southport.
The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Hev.
George T. Perks, M.A., and the Rev. Samuel Coley, the
Secretaries of this Committee, for their able and valuable services,
and they are re-appointed.
COMMITTEE OF EXIGENCY.
Q. XI. Who are the Members of the Committee whose duty
it is to consider all cases of exigency arising in any department
of our affairs or otherwise, requiring prompt communication with
the Government or with Parliament on subjects affecting our
public interests ?
A. The President and the Secretary of the Conference,
the Ex-President, the General Secretaries of our Missions, the
Principal of the Westminster Training Institution, the Secretary
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of the Education Committee, the Secretaries of the Chapel
Committee, and the
Rev. Benjamin Frankland,
Thomas Jackson,
Dr. Jobson,
—' John Lomas,
— • Dr. Osborii,
— - — Charles Prest,
William Shaw (a),
William W. Stamp,
Dr. Waddy,
■ Theophilus Woolmer ;
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Mr. T. P. Bunting,
Mr. John Chubb,
Mr. Henry H. Fowler,
Mr. James Heald,
Mr. J. Robinson Kay,
Mr. W. M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. S. D. Waddy,
Mr. Greaves Walker.
The Rev. George T. Perks, M.A., and the Rev, Samuel
CoLEY are re-appointed the Secretaries of this Committee, with
the thanks of the Conference for their past services.
MISSIONS.
Q. XII. What are the Resolutions of the Conference on the
subject of Missions ?
A. I. The Conference cordially adopts the Resolutions of the
Missionary Committee of Review, held at Manchester, July
25th, I87I ; and directs that they be printed in the Minutes.
(See Appendix, No, I, at the end of the Minutes of I87I.)
2. James Heald, Esq., and the Rev. Dr. Jobson are
requested to continue in office as General Treasurers of the
Wesleyan- Methodist Missionary Society. The Rev. Dr. Hoole
is re-appointed Deputy-Treasurer.
3. The following persons are appointed the General Committee
of Management for the ensuing year : — viz., the President and
the Secretary of the Conference; the Ex-President; the
General Treasurers ; the General Secretaries ; the
Honorary Secretary ; the Treasurer of the London District
Auxiliary Society ; Sixteen of the Ministers stationed in London,
namely, —
Rev. Benjamin Frankland,
John Hall,
Charles Haydon,
-^— Thomas Jackson,
Thomas James,
W. F. Moulton,
Thomas Nightingale,
Dr. Osborn,
Rev. Charles Prest,
Dr. Rigg,
Daniel Sanderson,
William Shaw (a),
Gervase Smith,
William H. Taylor,
John Walton,
T. Woolmer ; —
The twenty following Gentlemen of London^ namely, —
Dr. Brown,
Mr. W. T. Eastman,
Mr. T. F. Hall,
Mr. R. Harwin,
Mr. S. B. Hodge,
Mr. F. Ingoldby,
Mr. G. M. Kiell,
Mr. Thomas Knight,
Mr. George Lidgett,
Sir Francis Lycett,
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Mr. A. M<Arthur,
Mr. W. Pearce.
Mr. Mark G. Pearse,
Mr. VV, W. Pocock,
Mr. Thomas Sercombe,
Mr. T. B. Smithies,
Mr. John Vanner,
Mr. S. D. Waddy,
Mr. Greaves Walker,
Mr. W. T. Whelpton ;-
And, for the Country^-
Rev. Will son Brail sford, Keighley^
E. E. Jenkins, Southport,
John Lomas, Headinffley,
M. r. Male, Bath,
W. B. Pope, Didabury,
Dr. George Scott, Bury,
W. W. Stamp, Liverpool^
W. Williams (a), Manchester ;
Mr. W. S. Allen, M.P., Cheadle,
Mr. H. J. Atkinson, Hull,
Mr. W. H. Budgelt, Bristol,
Mr. T. P. Bunting, Dorking,
Mr. Johtj Fernley, SoMport,
Mr. Isaac Ilolden, Keighley,
Mr. George Knowles, Bolton,
Mr. Gforgc Marsden, Manchester.
Messrs. Walter Griffith, Frederick Ingoldby, Dr.
Brown, and W. R. James are requested to act as a Medical
Sub-Committee.
4. The following Ministers and other Friends are particularly
invited to attend a Special Meeting of the General Missionary
Committee, which will be held in London, at Nine oVlock in
the forenoon of Tuesday, July 30th, 1872, viz., the Ministers
of the Two London Districts, the District Treasurers, and —
Rev. Richard Bell,
Robert Bond,
Peter Budd,
James Clapham,
W. H. Cornforth,
William Davison,
J^mes Grose,
S. Uomilly Hall,
Pascho Hoskins,
WiilJHin Jessop,
Joseph Lawton,
Thomas Llewellyn,
Jacob Morton,
John Rattenbury,
John Tindall,
John Vanes ; —
Mr. Eli A tk in, Manchester,
Mr. John Cooper, ditto,
Mr. Adam Dugdale, Burnley,
Mr. James Duncan, RedhUl,
Mr. Henry H. Fowler, Wolver-
hampton,
Mr. Richard Haworth, Manchester^
Mr. David Hill, York,
Mr. Isaac Hoi den, Br dd ford,
Mr. John Horsfall, Manchester,
Mr. Isaac Hoyle, Sale,
Mr. Isaac Jenks, Wolverhampton,
Mr. Thomas F. C. May, Bristol,
Mr. Henry Mitchell, Bradford,
Mr. J. Napier, Manchester,
Mr. Oliver, Bollington,
Mr. Alfred Rush ton, Chatteris,
Mr. VV. Bickford Smith, Camborne,
Mr. George Smith, Leeds,
Mr. J. F. Stead, South port,
Mr. J. S. Sutcliffe, Baatp,
Mr. J. F. Taylor, York,
Mr. Whitehead, Guernsey,
Mr. James Wood, Stockport ; —
with those Gentlemen who may be chosen by the lay members of
the District Committees at the May District Meetings in Great
Britain, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund Committee, preparatory to the next Conference.
N.B. The Missionary Committee is empowered to invite to
this Meeting such persons, being Treasurers and Secretaries of
the different Auxiliary and Branch Societies, and also such other
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leading friends of the Wesleyan-M ethodist Missions, as are dis-
posed to take an active part in the support and extension of the
Missionary Society.
5. The Conference directs that, in addition to the inquiries
already required to be made, year by year, in the Financial Dis-
trict Meeting, in reference to the expense of holding Missionary
Meetings, there shall be laid before the Annual District Meeting
a report of the total amount trollected for the Missionary Society,
and inquiry shall be made into the efficient working and produc-
tiveness of every Circuit organization, at the time when the
amount raised for the other Connexional Funds shall be inquired
intOv
MISSIONARY DEPUTATIONS, I87I-72.
DISTUICTS.
3 Bedford and 1 ^
Northampton^ 3
Walker.
4 Kent,
5 Norwich and
Lynn,
6 Oxford,
7 Portsmouth,
8 Channel
Islands,
9 Devonport,
10 Cornwall,
(West,)
Cornwall,
(East,)
11 Exeter,
12 Bristol,
13 Bath,
14 Swansea,
George Bowden.
> George Scott (b).
Richard Green.
Thomas M. Albrighton.
The Secretary of the Conference, William
Wilson (d).
The Secretary, Matthew T. Male.
> Henry PoUinger, Charles Garrett.
X Josiah Pearson, John Baker, M.A.
John Bedford, Thomas Adams.
John Walton, Joseph Bush.
Arminius Burgess.
Francis J. Sharr, William Gorman.
17 Birmingham <Jr) James Calvert, George T. Perks, M.A.,
Shrewsbury, j Frederick W. Macdonald.
18 Macclesfield, Thomas M*Cullagh.
C The Secretary, Frederick E. Toyne, Robert
^ G. Jones.
j The President, Dr. Rigg, Wallace
( M'Mullen.
( Ebenezer E. Jenkins, M.A., W. Fletcher
t Slater.
f The President, William O. Simpson, T.
( Bowman Stephenson, B.A.
Samuel Coley, William J. Tweddle.
19 Liverpool,
20 Manchester,
21 Bolton,
23 Leeds,
24 Sheffield,
^^ ^Tnd^ntrby, { ^"^^*™ ^'- R^^^^ff^^ William Willey.
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26 Lincoln^
27 Hull,
28 York,
29 Whitby and
Darlington^
30 Newcastle,
S\ Carlisle,
32 Isle of Man,
33 Scotland,
GeorgeT.Morrison,RobertStephenson,B.A.
f Marmaduke C. Osborn, Francis W.
( G reeves.
Thomas Llewellyn, John S. Banks.
?■ John Eglinton.
Richard Roberts, William Crook, D.D.
Thomas Pearson.
William Tyson.
r The President, George C. Harvard, George
"I T. Perks, M.A.
Ireland, (North,) Featherstone Kellett, David J. Waller.
(South ^ f John Rattenbury, Gervase Smith, M.A.
(West) j- Joseph tiargreaves, Robert S. Coe.
Ireland, (Central,) George Mather.
SCHOOLS.
Q. XIIL What are the Resolutions of the Conference respect-
ing the affairs of our Schools ?
A. 1. The Conference adopts the Resolutions passed at the
Meeting of the General Committee, held July 21st, ISJl, and
directs that they be printed in the Minutes. (See Appendix,
No. IL, I87I.)
2. John Meek, Esq., and the Rev. Benjamin B. Waddy
are re-appointed the General Treasurers ; and the Rev.
Frederick Payne (Bryn-yr-Haul, Mold, Flintshire) and the
Rev. John Harvard are re-appointed the General Secretaries.
3. The following persons art appointed as the General
Committee for the ensuing year: — The President and the
Secretary of the Conference, the Ex-President, the General
Treasurers and Secretaries of the Schools'* Fund ; —
Rev. William Arthur,
John Bedford,
Willson Brailsford,
Samuel R. Hall,
' Charles Haydon,
Dr. Jobson,
John Lomas,
Dr. Osborn,
George T. Perk«,
Charles Prest,
John Rattenbury,
George S. Rowe,
Dr. George Scott,
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Rev. William Shaw (a),
William W. Stamp,
Thomas Vasey,
Dr. Waddy,
Henry W. Williams;
Mr, Thomas Barker, Stockport,
Mr. Brierley, Manckeiter,
Mr. James Budgett, London,
Mr. T. P. Bunting, Dorking,
Mr. John Chubb, London,
Mr. John Cooper, Manchester,
Mr. Thomas Davis, West Bromtvich,
Mr, John Fernley, Southport,
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Mr. H. H. Fowler, WolverhampUrti,
Mr. James Heald, Stockport^
Mr. S. R. Healey, Liverpool,
Mr. J. Robinson Kay, Bury,
Mr. William Mewburn, Banbury,
Mr. Joshua Mots, Sheffield,
Mr. J. F. Stead, Southport,
Mr. Luke Thompson, York,
Mr. John Vanner, Banbury,
Mr. S. D. Waddy, London ; —
together with all the members of the Local Committees who may
be able to attend the next Conference ; and those gentlemen who
may be chosen by the lay members of the District Committees,
at the May District Meetings in Great Britain, to attend the
Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund
Committee, preparatory to the Conference.
N.B. The Schools'* Committee is empowered to invite to the
Committee of Review any friends who may be specially interested
in the affairs of our Schools.
4. The following are the Local Committees for the ensuing
year : —
New Eikgswood School, —
Rev. James Clapham, Chairman,
Rev. William H. Sar- ^ ^^^
Mf.'3ame. Wilson, {treasurers,
Rev. Frederick E. foyne, LoeeU
Secretary,
John Allin,
William S. Bestall,
James Cheeswright,
Matthew Gallienne,
John Keighley,
Matthew T. Male,
Thomas Osborn,
George Parsonson,
' Richard Ray,
Richard Smetham,
Francis Teal,
Charles Tucker,
Dr. Waddy,
WooDHousE Grove School,-
Rev. John Farrar, Chairman,
Rev. H. H. Chettle, ) Local
Mr. H.W.Blackburn, ^ Treasurers,
Rev. John H. Lord, Local Secretary,
Willson Brailsford,
Sampson Cocks,
Robert Cooke,
George Curnock,
Thomas B. Goodwin,
John Gostick,
Frederick Griffiths,
George C. Harvard,
Stephen P. Harvard,
Benjamin Hellier,
Elijah Jacki^on,
Rev. Charles Willis;
Mr. Batchelor, Bath,
Mr. W. H. Budgett, Bristol,
Mr. Carpenter, Trowbridge,
Mr. Collins, ditto,
Mr. T. Cox, Bath,
Mr. E. Dyer, Trowbridge,
Mr. S. Evans, Bath,
Mr. Gibson, Bristol,
Mr. John W. Gould, Rndstock,
Mr. Alfred Hall, Bristol,
Mr. John W. Hall, jun., ditto,
Mr. W. Hunt, diUo,
Mr. N. Lorn as, ^tto,
Mr. Maggs, Melksham,
Mr. J. H. Mason, Newbury,
Mr. Thomas F. C. May, Bristol,
Mr. Thomas Pethick, ditto.
Rev. Martin Jubb,
John Lomas,
James Loutit,
George Rowe,
Thomas Thompson,
George Walker,
Samuel Walker,
James R. Webb,
George E. Young ;
Mr. John Blackburn, Horsforth,
Mr. George Brooke, Huddsrsfield,
Mr. John £. Burrows, Leeds,
Mr. Thomas Dewhir8t,jun., Bradford,
Mr. H. Edmunds, /Ta/i/ax,
Mr. Thomas Haigh, Bradford,
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Mr. Edward Holden, Charlestawn,
Mr. Isaac Holden, Oakworihy
Mr. William Mewburn, Banbury,
Mr. H. Mitchell, Bradford,
Mr. John Nuasey, Birslal,
Mr. J. Oddy, Birkenshaw,
Mr. George Patcliett, HaUfax,
Mr. W. Peel, Ackworth,
Mr. Ramsden, Great- fforlon,
Mr. Rawsthorn, Dewtbury,
Mr. Israel Roberts, Stanningley,
Mr. George Smith, Leeds,
Mr. W. Farrar Smith, ditto,
Mr. Joseph Thackray, Headmyley,
Mr, John Thompson, Bradford,
Mr. B. R. Vickers, Leeds.
Clapton Schools foe Girls, —
Rev. John H. James, D.D., Chairman,
Rev. J. W. Greeves, ) Local
Mr. C. J. Thomas, ) Treasurers,
Rev. J. y. B. Shrewsbury, Local
Secretary,
George O. Bate,
Dr. Jobson,
George T. Perks,
Charles Prest,
Rev. Theophilus Woolmer ;
Mr. John Chubb,
Mr. John B. Ingle,
Mr. William M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. John Radmall,
Mr. James Vanner,
Mr. S. D. Waddy.
5. The following persons are appointed a Committee for fur-
nishing the School now in process of -erection at Southport, by the
liberality of Mr. Fernley, and for making all necessary prelimi-
nary arrangements : — The Rev. Messrs. John Farrar, W. W.
Stamp, E. E. Jenkins, T. Akroyd, W. T. Radcliffe, Joseph
Hargreaves, Joseph Heaton, George Scott, D.D., Henry
Hastling; with Messrs. Fernley, James Barlow, John Cooper,
Richard Howarth, E, Heeley, J. R. Kay, George Enowlcs,
Joseph Leather, Henry Mathwin, John Napier, J. F. Stead,
T. W. Stead, J. S. Sutcliffe, Dr. Wood, and James Wood.
The Rev. Thomas Akroyd is to act as Secretary.
6. The Conference adopts the following rules in relation to the
Schools : —
(1.) Considering that the age at which the boys have been
accustomed to leave school is the most important and valuable for
the purposes of education, it is agreed that none shall henceforth
be admitted into the Schools under nine years of age, and that
they may remain the usual term of six years. Should parents
prefer it, their sons may be admitted at ten years, and remain
until sixteen years of age.
(2.) In any case where the Educational Allowance has been
received by the parent, the claim upon the Schools' Fund shall
be understood to have been met and satisfied for that year.
(.3.) In all cases of an additional year being granted, on pay-
ment, to boys who have not been at school six years, the sum of
£25 shall be paid, which sum shall be inclusive of the £6. 6«.
from the Children'^s Fund ; but in all cases of request for a year
additional to the six years, the Committee shall be satisfied that
the character and diligence of the applicants are such as to render
their return to the school advantageous to the other boys, and in
such cases the payment shall be £30 inclusive of the £6. ^s,
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(4.) In iuture, the Competition for Scholarships shall be
restricted to those boys who have been not more than six years at
one of the schools.
(5.) For the convenience of the officers of the Fund, the
payment for education to both boys and girls shall commence at
nine years instead of eight years, and be continued until fifteen
years ; the ninth year to be reckoned from the Christmas before
payment.
7. Application for the admission of daughters to the Schools
now established for them, must be made% as in the case of boys,
through the District Meetings ; and the allowances for those
who are admitted shall not be claimed by the parents as hereto-
fore from the Schools' and Children's Fund,
8. The following resolutions were adopted by the Confer-
ence : —
(1.) That a special effort be made to obtain new Subscriptions
to the Schools' Fund, towards the increased expenditure caused
by the establishment of Schools for Ministers' daughters.
(2.) That the cost of furnishing the new School at Southport
shall be met by Subscriptions specially obtained for that purpose,
or by any means that shall prevent such cost from falling on the
Schools' Fund.
(3.) That the regulation adopted by the Conference in 1860,
providing that " the General Committee of the Schools^ Fund,
at their Annual Meeting in July, shall consider the prospective
expenditure of the year, with a view to fix a sum which shall not,
under ordinary circumstances, be exceeded ; and that each Local
Committee shall be requested to furnish an estimate for that
purpose," be rigidly enforced.
9. The Conference refers to the consideration of the next
Annual Meetings of the several District Committees the proposal,
that the balance of expenditure over income in the accounts of
the newly-established Schools for Ministers' daughters, should be
paid, as in the case of the New Kingswood and Woodhouse
Grove Schools, out of the Children's Fund.
10. The Conference refers the question brought before it in
one of the Resolutions of the General Committee, relative to
improvements in the management and education of the New
Kingswood and Woodhouse Grove Schools, to a Committee to be
appointed by the President, during the year, to consider what
steps can be taken by the Conference, to avail itself of the altered
circumstances in University towns.
BOOK AFFAIRS.
Q. XIV. What are the Resolutions of the Conference in
ence to the affairs of the Book-Room ?
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President and the Secretary of the Conference^ the Ex-
Presidents, the Editors, the Secretary of the Book-Committee,
the Missionary Secretaries, the Principals of the two branches of
the Normal Training Institution, the Governor and the Tutors of
the Richmond Branch of the Theological Institution, the Secretary
for Home Missions, the Secretary of the Metropolitan Chapel
Building Committee, the Superintendents of the London Circuits,
and six additional members chosen from Ministers in London ;
namely, the Rev. Messrs. George O. Bate, Joseph Bush, Frederic
Greeves, Alexander M'Aulay, Luke Tyerman, and Robert N.
Young.
The Rev. Theophilus WoolmerIs re-appointed the Secretary
of this Committee for the ensuing year. Letters should be
addressed to him at Lady Margaret- Road^ Kentish" Tawn^
London^ N, W,
2. The Methodist Tract-Committee shall consist of Ministers
to be appointed by the London Book-Committee. — The Rev.
Frederic Greeves is re-appointed the Secretary. Communi-
cations for this department should be addressed to him,
56, Queen^s-Roady Peckhamy London^ S.E.
3. The General Book-Committee, which is appointed to meet
at the next Conference, shall consist of the President, the
Secretary, the Ex-Presidents, and all the members of the London
Book-Committee who shall be duly authorised to attend the
Conference, with the
Rev. John H. Beech,
William Cattle,
Henry H. Chettlc,
James Clapham,
3amuel Coley,
William Davison,
John D. Geden,
Thomas B. Goodwin,
Joseph Hargreaves,
David Hay,
Henry Hay man,
Benjamin Hellier,
Henry W. Holland,
Peter C. Horton,
William Jackson (a),
Ebenezer E. Jenkins,
Rev. William Jessop,
Frederick W. Macdonald,
James A. Macdonald,
Joshua Mason,
Jacob Morton,
James Nance,
William B. Pope,
William T. Radcliffe,
Marshall Randies,
George S. Rowe,
Dr. George Scott,
John W. Thomas,
Frederick E. Toyne,
Thomas Vasev,
Henry W. Williams,
Joseph Willis.
4. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
Dr. Jobson, for his faithful, diligent, and efficient management
of the affairs of the Book-Room during the past year.
5. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
Benjamin Frankland, B.A., and the Rev. BenjaminGeegorv,
for the faithful and able manner in which they have performed
their editorial duties during the past year.
6. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
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Theophilus Woolmer, the Secretary of the London Book-
Committee, and to the Rev. Frederic Greeyes, the Secretary
of the Methodist Tract-Committee, for their valuable services in
their respective offices.
7. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
Dr. Osborn for the valuable services which he has rendered to
the Connexion as the Editor of the Poetical Works of John and
Charles Wesley.
CHAPEL AFFAIRS.
.Q. XV. What are the Resolutions of the Conference with
regard to Chapel Affairs ?
A. 1. The Conference cordially adopts the Resolutions of the
Committee of Review, held in Manchester, on Monday, July
24th, I87I ; and directs that those Resolutions, and an Abstract
of the Report then read, be printed in the Minutes. (See
Appendix, No. III., I87I.)
2. The Conference authorises the President, during the year,
to affix his signature to any consent to the sale of Trust Property
which may be certified to him as approved by the Chapel
Committee.
3. The Conference adopts the " Form of Appointment of new
Trustees under the provisions of the Model Deed for Wesleyan-
Methodist Chapels and Conveyance of Trust Property to
continuing and new Trustees'** prepared under the direction of
the Chapel Committee, The Conference directs that the said
Form be printed and circulated by the C'hapel Committee ; also,
that when a new edition of the Chapel Model Deed, and the P'orm
of Conveyance upon it, shall become necessary, the Chapel
Committee shall undertake its issue.
4. John Ferkley, Esq., of Southport, and Samuel R.
Healey, Esq., of Liverpool, are re-appointed the Treasurers of
the General Chapel-Fund.
5. The Rev. John Bedford and the Rev. William Edwabds
are re-appointed the General Secretaries of the Chapel Committee.
6. The Committee for the next year shall consist of the
President and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-President ;
the Treasurers of the Chapel-Fund ; the Secretaries of the
Chapel Committee, and the undermentioned Ministers and
Gentlemen : —
Rev. John H. Beech,
John W. Close,
— '— George Follows,
Joseph Hargreaves,
Henry Hastling,
Joseph Heaton,
WiUiam Hurt,
Rev. William Jackson (a),
William Jessop,
Featherstone Kellett,
— ^ John Martin (a),
— George B. Mellor,
Dr. Osborn,
Henry PoUinger,
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Rev. William B. Pope,
Charles Povah,
William T. Radcliffe,
John Rattenbury,
Dr. George Scott,
James Smeeth,
William W. Stamp,
Edward Walker,
David J. Waller,
Samuel Wilkinson,
William Williams (a);
Mr. John Berrie, Matichester,
Mr. Henry Bowman, ditlo,
Mr. Thomas Brings, ditto,
Mr. T. Percival Bunting, Dorking,
Mr. W. W. Cannon, Bolton,
Mr. Henry CartwH^ht, Rochdale,
Mr. John Chubb, Brixton,
Mr. John Cooper, Manchester,
Mr. Henry H. Fowler, Wolverhampton,
Mr. Richard Uawortb, Manchester,
Mr. James Heald, Stockport,
Mr. Isaac Hoyle, Sale,
Mr. James Clarkson Kay, Bury,
Mr. John E. Lightfoot, /iccrington,
Mr. W. M*Arthur, M.P., London,
Mr. George Marsden, Manchester,
Mr. John Napier, <ii7/o,
Mr. William C. L. Oliver, BoUington,
Mr. Francis Parnell, Blackpool,
Mr. John E. Sandbach, Manchester,
Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Sheffield,
Mr. James S. Sutcliffe, Bacup,
Mr. John Leigh Taylor, Bolton,
Mr. Samuel Turnbull, Blackpool,
Mr. Benjamin R. Vickers, Leeds,
Mr. Greaves Walker, London,
Mr. William Walker, Lifiham,
Mr. Peter H. Whitehead, Raw-
tenstall;
also, the Rev. Gervase Smith, M.A., and Sir Francis Lycett,
members of the Metropolitan Chapel Building Committee.
7. The Committee of Review on Chapel Affaibs shall meet
in London, on the Monday preceding the next Conference ;
and, in addition to the Committee above-named, shall consist of
the following persons ; viz., —
Rev. Robert Bond,
Willson BraiUford,
Henry H. Chettle,
James Clapham,
William H. Cornforth,
John Drake,
John W. Greeves,
James Grose,
Samuel Romilly Hall,
Charles Haydon,
Dr. Jobson,
Thomas Llewellyn,
John Lomas,
John H. Lord,
John C. Pengelly,
George T. Peiks,
Charles Prest, .
Dr. Rigg,
William H. Sargent,
William Shaw (a),
John Talbot,
Dr. Waddy,
Samuel H. Wardley,
Henry W. Williams,
Theophihu Woolmer ;
Mr. H. J. Atkinson, HuU,
Mr. James S. Budgett, London,
Mr. Robert Davis, Wandsworth,
Mr. T\iomSi%l^Bv\%,The HoUies, West-
Bromwich,
Mr. James Duncan, Red-Hill,
Mr. James Falshaw, Edinburgh,
Mr. John Hartley, Wolverhampton,
Mr. Thomas Hazlehurst, Runcorn,
Mr. Isaac Holden, Oakivorth,
Mr. John B. Ingle, London,
Mr. F. Ingoldby, ditto,
Mr. J. Robinson Kay, Bury,
Mr. W. Lamplough, Blackheath,
Mr. George Lidgett, London,
Mr. Alexander M* Arthur, ditto,
Mr. John H. Mason, Newbury,
Mr. W. D. Mathews, Penzance,
Mr. I'homas F. C. May, Bristol,
Mr. W. Mewburi), Banbury,
Mr. William Pearce, London,
Mr. William W. Pocock, Guildford,
Mr. John Radmnll, London,
Mr. J. Fishwick Stead, Southport,
Mr. James E. Vanner, London,
Mr. S. D. Waddy, B.A., dUto;
with those Gentlemen who may be chosen by the lay members of
each District Committee, at the May District Meetings in P '
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Britain, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund Committee, held preparatory to the Conference,
and such of the District Chapel Secretaries as may have permis-
sion to attend the next Conference.
The Chapel Committee are empowered to invite to this Meeting
any other friends who take an interest in our Chapel Affairs.
N.B. (1.) The Chapel Committee usually meet on the first
Wednesday of each month.
@r (2.) All Communications intended for the Committee
must reach the Secretaries not later than the Saturday preceding
the day of the usual Monthly Meeting.
(3.) Letters, Schedules, and all other documents on Chapel
Affairs, must be sent to The General Secuetakies, IVesleyan
Chapel Committee^ Oldham-Street Chapel^ Manchester, The
private addresses of the Secretaries are. Rev. John Bedford,
18, Acomb-Street, Manchester, and Rev. William Edwards,
474, Richmond- Villas, Stockport-Road, Manchester.
(4.) Applications relating to Loans, Grants, Erections,
Enlargements, Alterations, Organs, Purchases, or Sales, must be
made on the authorised Schedules, as undermentioned, which may
be obtained from the Conference- Office, London : —
Schedule I. New Chapels. — II. School-Rooms. — III. Enlarge-
ments and Alterations. — IV. Organs. — V. Sales. — VL Grants. —
VII. L.oans. — For Ministers'* Houses, Schedule I. may be
adapted.
1^ For Compefidium of Regulaiiojis of the Conference res-
pecting Wesley an- Methodist Trust Property^ see Minutes of
the Conference^ 1 866, Vol, X T/., pp. 562—571 ; and for an addi-
tional Regulation respecting the enrolment and registration of
Trust-Deeds^ see Minutes of the Conference^ 1868, Vol. XVII, ^
p. 366.
GIFTS OF CHAPELS AND OTHER PROPERTY.
The thanks of the Conference are most respectfully presented —
To Mr. Nathaniel Snelgrove, for the gift of a Chapel,
which has cost £300, at Bratton, in the Warminster Circuit.
To Mrs. Partridge, for the gift of two Cottages, of the value
of dei45, at Wing, in the Leigh ton-Buzzard Circuit.
To Miss Harvey, for the gift of a Chapel, in Court-Street,
Leamington, of the value of «£^800, besides other generous gifts.
To Miss Holy, for the gift of a House at Leamington, of the
value of «£*350, besides other generous gifts.
To the Rev. William Sugden, for the gift of a House, at a
cost of dei,350, at Oakworth, in the Keighl^ Circuit.
To the Family of the late Mr. Robert Breahley, through
Mr. Thomas Brearley, J.P., for the gift of a Chapel, costing
^^3,000, at Cross-Bank, in the Birstal Circuit.
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To Messrs. Smith and Bowes, for the gift of a Chapel, at a
cost of -P930, at Langley-Mill, in the Ilkestone Circuit.
To Mr. Brocklesbank, for the gift of a School-room, costing
£^1, at West Haddlesey, in the Snaith Circuit.
To Mr. Thomas Barker, for the gift of a Chapel, costing
,£^1,250, at North-Shields.
To Messrs. Stephenson and Sons, for the gift of a Chapel,
costing ri£'l,000, at Throckley, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
To Mr. George Hunt, for the gift of a Chapel, of the value
of ^eyOO, at North-Street, Luton.
To the Family of the late Mr. William Holt, for the gift of
a Chapel, of the value of dP584, at Bispham, in the Wigan Circuit.
To His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, for the Erection of
a Chapel for the use of his tenants, at Woodlands, in the Bradwell
Circuit.
To Mr. J. P. Clark, of North Ferriby, for the gift of a
Chapel, costing upwards of f 110, at Deepdale, in the Barton-on-
H umber Circuit.
NORTH WALES DISTRICT CHAPEL FUND.
{See Minutes, 1867, ^ol. XVII., pp, 136, 13?.)
The North Wales Chapel Fund Committee for the ensuing
year shall consist of the following persons ; viz., —
Rev. Samuel Davie?,
William Uavies, D.D.,
John Jones (c),
Lewis Jones,
Robert Jones (a),
Robert Jones (b),
Richard Prichardf
Methuselah Thomas;
Mr. John Edwards, Abergele^
Mr. Edward Jones, Bangor^
Mr. John H. Jones, Denbigh,
Mr. John Jones, Corwen,
Mr. John V. Jones, Llanfair,
Mr. Samuel Jones, Liverpool^
Mr. William Jones, Tregarth^
Mr. Edward Lloyd, Liverpool.
RELIEF AND EXTENSION FUND
METHODISjM in SCOTLAND.
FOR
In accordance with the recommendation of the Edinburgh and
Aberdeen District Committee, the Conference appoints the follow-
ingpersons the Committee of this Fund forthe ensuing year; viz., —
The Superintendent Minister of each Circuit in the Edinburgh
and Aberdeen District ;
Mr. R. Angus, Dunbar,
Mr. J. Birrell, Edinburgh^
Mr. C. Brown, Peterhead,
Mr. James Carnaghan, Greefiock,
Mr. J. Culquhoun, Dumbarton,
Mr. James Cooper, Glasgow,
Mr. R. Crawford, Stirling,
Mr. A. H. Davidson, Aberdeen,
Mr. C. B. Davidson, Aberdeen,
Mr. James Davidson, Inverurie,
Mr. John Donald, Edinburgh,
Mr. James Falshaw, ditto,
Mr. R. Forsyth, KiUytli,
Mr. George Galloway, Inverurie,
Provost Hamilton, Airdrie,
Mr. W. Johnstone, Ayr,
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Mr. Thomas Leith, Dundee,
Mr. W. M'Cartney, Glasgow,
Mr. William M'Intosh, Portessie,
Mr. T. M*MilIan, Glasgow,
Mr. Duncan Miller, ditto,
Mr. James Ogilvie, Aberdeen,
Mr, W. Ormiston, Edinburgh,
Mr. £. Parker, Dundee,
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Mr. W. Peden, WaUacestone,
Mr. J. Pickering, Glasgow,
Mr. A. Scott, Leitk,
Mr. John Simpson, Banff,
Mr. W. Taylor, Edinburgh,
Mr. Thomas VVhimster, Perth,
Mr. William S. Whimster, Montrose.
NEW CHAPELS IN WATERING-PLACES.
The Fund which has been raised for making Grants to assist
in the erection of Chapels in Watering-Places has been entirely
appropriated, and the Committee has issued its Report; but
inasmuch as several of the projected Chapels, to which help has been
promised, are not yet in a position to comply with the conditions
on which the Fund has been administered, it is resolved that the
Committee shall be re-appointed, until all such cases shall be
finally settled. The Committee for the ensuing year shall consist
of the following :—
The President,
The Ex- President,
Rev. William Arthur,
— John Bedford,
Dr. Osborn,
George T. Perks,
Charles Prest,
John Rattenbury,
William Shaw (a),
Gervase Smith,
Treasurer. — W. M'Arthur, Esq., M.P
Secretary. — Rev. Geobge Maunder.
Rev. Dr. Waddy ;
Mr. James S. Budgett, London,
Mr. Robert Davis, ditto,
Mr. Thomas Davis, TheBolUes, West
Bromwich,
Mr. John Fernley, Southport,
Mr. S. R. Healey, Liverpool,
Mr. Isaac Holden, Oakworth,
Mr. W . Mewburn, Banbury,
Mr. John Radmall, London.
METROPOLITAN CHAPEL BUILDING FUND.
The Secretary presented to the Conference the Report of the
Committee, which stated that between the Inauguration of the
Fund in 1862 and the last Conference, twenty-one large Chapels
had been erected, two had been enlarged, and seTeral School-
rooms had been built, giving increased accommodation for 25,000
persons, at a cost of £134,000. During the past year nine
applications for aid towards Erections, and fifteen towards Sites,
have been made. The List of Contributions from the Provinces,
to meet the offer of Sia Francis Lycett, has reached £26,000.
The Conference unanimously adopted the following Reso-
lutions ; —
1 . The Conference has heard, with satisfaction, the Report of
the Metropolitan Chapel Building Fund Committee, and offers
its cordial thanks to Sir Francis Lyc*ett and the other Contri-
butors to the Special Fund, for their generous Subscriptions. The
Conference commends this great work to the continued considera-
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tion and sympathy of the Connexion, both as to Subscriptions in
the Provinces, and Public Collections and Subscriptions through-
out the Metropolitan Circuits.
2. Sir Fbaxcis Lycett and William M*Arthur, Esq.,
M.P., are appointed the Treasurers of this Fund; the Rev.
Gervase Smith, M.A., is re-appointed the General Secretary ;
the Rev. Frederic Greeves and S. D. Waddy, Esq., B.A.,
are appointed Secretaries ; and Messrs. W. H.' Trounsok and
W. T. Whelpton, Auditors.
3. The Committee for the next year shall consist of the
President and the Secretary of the Conference, the
Rev. William Arthur,
. George O. Bate,
William B. Boyce,
— John Clulow,
Benjamin Frankland,
Walford Green,
Benjamin Gregory,
Dr. Hoole,
Thomas Jackson,
Dr. Jobson,
Rev. Alexander M'AuIay,
George T. Morrison,
George W. Olver,
— Dr. Osborn,
George T. Perks,
Charles Prest,
Dr. Rigg,
Daniel Sanderson,
• William Shaw (a),
William J. Tweddle;
the Superintendent Ministers of all the Circuits within«the
Metropolitan Postal Districts ; together with the following
Gentlemen :—
Mr. H. Avis,
Dr. Brown,
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Mr. J. Chubb,.
Mr. Collins,
Mr. Robert Davis,
Mr. William Eastman,
Mr. G. Ell,
Mr. C. T. Gabriel,
Mr. W. P. Griffith,
Mr. William Griffiths,
Mr. S. B. Hodge,
Mr. William Hodge,
Mr. J. B. Ingle,
Mr. C. James,
Mr. Ellis Jones,
Mr. G. M. Kiell.
Mr. C. Lamplougb,
also, the Rev. John Bedford and Mr. John Fernley, members of
the General Chapel Committee.
4. The Conference further directs that a Report of the
Metropolitan Chapel Building Fund shall be presented at the
Chapel Committee of Review, and to the Conference.
5.. Communications on the subject of this Fund, together with
all remittances, are to be sent to the Rev. Gervase Smith, M.A.,
13, Leigh-Road^ Highbury-Parkj London^ N.
Mr. George Lidgett, B.A.,
Mr. Longstaff,
Mr. A. M*Arthur,
Mr. J. Masham,
Mr. J. T. Matthews,
Mr. W. Foster Newton,
Mr. J. Nickinson,
Mr. W. Pearce,
Mr. Charles Perry,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. F. D.. Poulton,
Mr. John Radmall,
Mr. J. Riley,
Mr. Mark Sanderson,
Mr. C. Smith,
Mr. R. Smith,
Mr. W.C.Smith;
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CHILDREN'S FUND.
Q. XVI. What are the Resolutions of the Conference respect-
ing the CHtLDBEK's Fund?
A. 1. That for this year the Circuits are to continue to raise
£6. 10«. per 100 members.
2. That a Committee, consisting of the General Treasurers and
Secretaries of the Schools' Fund and Children's Fund, with the
Rev. J. W. Greeves, meet, if possible, before the assembling of
the next September District Meetings, to prepare a definite plan
for adjusting the relation between the Children's and the Schools'
Fund.
3. That henceforth the business of the Children's Fund, in the
Committees of Review and in the Conference, be taken in connec-
tion with the business of the Schools' Fund.
4. That the thanks of the Conference be presented to the Dis-
trict-Treasurers of the Children's Fund, for their valuable services
during the year ; and also to the Rev. Dr. Waddy, and William
Mewburn, Ese., the General Treasurers, and to the Rev.
George Strinoeb Rowe, the General Secretary, of the Fund.
5. That the Rev. Dr. Waddy, andWiLLiAM Mewborn, Esq.,
are re-appointed the General Treasurers, and the Rev. G.
Strikger Rowe the General Secretary, of the Children's Fund,
for the ensuing year.
6. The following statement shows the amount to be raised in
each District for the general purposes of the Children's Fund, at
the rate of £6. 10s. per 100 members, according to the foregoing
arrangement : —
Districts.
No. of Members.
1 First London 13,193
2 Second London 14,661
3 Bedford and Northampton .. 11,788
4 Kent 6,372
nn 6,540
6,343
5,527
3,962
7,839
19,129
5,394
10,170
1,4S3
3,723
4,139
10,400
Shrewsbury. 17,450
10,301
£.
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955
767
416
422
409
357
260
507
1,241
351
663
487
240
266
676
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19 Liverpool 14,735 .... 955 10 0
20 Manchester 14,531 .... 942 10 0
21 Bolton 14,696 .... 955 10 0
22 Halifax and Bradford 18,370 .... 1 ,196 0 0
23 Leeds 17,173 .... 1,118 0 0
24 Sheffield 10,548 .... 682 10 0
25 Nottingham and Derby • 13,774 .... 897 0 0
26 Lincoln 12,834 .... 832 0 0
27 Hull 14,955 .... 975 0 0
28 York 13,156 .... 858 0 0
29 Whitby and Darlington 11,520 747 10 0
30 Newcastle 13,690 890 10 0
31 Carlisle 4,454 .... 292 10 0
32 Isle of Man 2J84 .... 182 0 0
33 Edinburgh and Aberdeen . . 3,707 240 10 0
HOME-MISSION AND CONTINGENT FUND.
Q. XVII. What are the Resolutions of the Conference in
reference to the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund ?
A. 1. The Conference adopts the Report of the Committee of
Management, and of the Army and Navy Committee ; and directs
that the Resolutions passed by the General Committee, and the
Army, etc., Returns, be printed in the Minutes. (See Appendixes,
Nos. IV. and IX., I87I.)
2. The Conference recognises the obligation resting on the
Ministers of the Connexion to endeavour to evangelise the people
of our own country, who may be brought, by earnest efforts,
under the influence of the truth which they proclaim ; and, in
order to meet this obligation, it earnestly desires to see not only
an increase of holy zeal and sustained labour on the part of
existing Societies, but also the speedy formation of new Societies
and Circuits, through the appointment of additional Home-
Missionary Ministers to labour among all who are accessible in
the towns and villages of our land.
3. While the Conference shares in the general interest felt in
the condition of the Army and Royal Navy of this country, — an
interest which has been increased by the late war in France, and
by recent legislation, — it is persuaded that it cannot better show
its high regard for the efficiency and happiness of both branches of
her Majesty's service, than by continuing to appoint devoted
Ministers to publish the Gospel and spread Scriptural holiness
among them, and sustaining those Ministers by funds provided by
the Methodist people.
4. Public Meetings and Juvenile Home and Foreign
Missionary Associations. — The Conference rejoices to know
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that the Public Meetings held in behalf of our Home Missions
have ministered to the edification and zeal of our people ; that in
some of our leading Circuits a Meeting has been held, during the
year, in every Chapel, with great advantage to the Fund ; and
that, in some other Circuits, where only one Annual Meeting
formerly took place, two or three Meetings have been recently
convened. The Conference is convinced that the multiplication
of these Meetings would be an effective auxiliary means of
quickening the prayerful concern of our Societies and congregations
for the conversion of their neighbours, as well as of their country-
men at large; and it strongly recommends that such Meetings
should be held in all our principal Chapels. The Conference is
glad to know, also, that there has been a gratifying increase in the
number of Juvenile Home and Foreign Missionary Associations
during the year, and it entertains the hope that these useful
Associations — aiding at once our Home and Foreign Missions —
will be established in all our Circuits.
The Conference is decidedly of opinion, that wherever sums,
large or small, are collected avowedly for the Foreign or Home
Missions, the whole amount should be remitted to the Treasurers
of these Funds respectively, to be administered under the direction
of their Committees ; and that sums so remitted to the Home-
Mission Fund should entitle a Circuit to favourable consideration,
if it request a grant for any effort within its boundaries which may
be a legitimate object for the application of moneys collected for
Home-Missions. (Minutes^ 1863.)
On this subject the following modification has been made: —
In the case of Circuits which are not in a position to ask for the
appointment of a Home-Missionary Minister, and to give the
pledge required, but which feel the necessity of adopting some
plan of Home-Missionary operations, the subjoined allocation
shall be allowed : —
One-third of the sums received by Juvenile Home and Foreign
Missionary Associations, to be paid to the Funds of the Foreign
Missionary Society, ** it being expressly understood that in every
case the contribution to the Foreign Missions shall be at least
equal to what has been presented from Christmas Offerings, on the
average of several preceding years : '*
One-third to the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund :
r\ — -.u:-j -.^ ^jjg Circuit, to be expended in support of local
I directly Home-Missionary character, under the
le Superintendent, and of a Committee to be
e December Quarterly Meeting.
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" That all bills for the support of travelling preachers and their
families, in respect to deficiencies, house-rent, fire, candles, sick-
ness, travelling expenses, and all other matters of a temporal kind
for their support, for which the Circuits cannot provide, shall first
meet with the approbation of the Quarterly Meeting, and be signed
by the General Steward of the Circuit,* before they can be
brought to the District Committee."'
6. Home-Mission Regulations, — Each Home-Missionary
Minister is directed, with, the concurrence of the Superintendent
Minister, to forward with his Journal, signed as now by the
Superintendent, to the General Secretary for the information of
the Committee, a copy of the Circuit-Plan ; and a quarterly
statement of the number of full and accredited Church -Members,
and of persons on trial, in connection with the place or places
specially assigned to him as his Mission District.
7. John Vanner, Esq,, and the Rev. John W. Greeves are
re-appointed the Treasurers ; the Rev. Charles Prest, the
General Secretary; and the Rev. Alexander M'Aulay and
the Rev. John Bond, the Secretaries. The Committee, which
shall meet before the next Conference, shall consist of the Presi-
dent and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex- President ;
the Committee of Management; also, the
Rev, William Jessop,
Michael Johnson,
Hugh Jones (a),
Henry Kirkland,
— Joseph Lawton,
Thomas Llewellyn,
— James A. Macdonald,
Jacob Morton,
G. Stringer Rowe,
-# — Samuel E. Rowe,
William H. Sargent,
Dr. George Scott,
John V, B. Shrewsbury,
Edwin Thorley,
John Tindall,
John Vanes,
Henry W. Williams;
with one Gentleman, being a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist
Society, to be chosen by the lay members of each District
Committee at the next May District Meetings in Great Britain.
8. The Committee of Management, which shall meet regularly
or occasionally during the year, and report its proceedings to the
Committee of the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund, and to
the Conference, shall consist of the President and the Secretary of
the Conference, the Ex-President, the Treasurers, the General
Secretary, and the Secretaries of the Home-Mission and Contin-
gent Fund ; with the
• This trmst now be wulersfood o/" ///<» C i rc u i t St e w a a ds.
Rev. William Andrews,
John H. Beech,
Richard Bell,
Robert Bond,
Will son Brailsford,
Richard Brown,
James Clapham,
William H. Cornforth,
Samuel Davies,
John Drake,
George Fletcher,
Thomas B. Goodwin,
Frederic Greeves,
James Grose,
George Hobson,
Pascho Hoskins,
^ Isaac Jenkins,
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Rev. Stephen Cox,
Benjamin Frankland,
Charles Haydon,
Dr. Jobson,
Charles H. Kelly,
Thomas Nightingale,
Dr. Osborn,
George T. Perks,
Dr. Rigg,
William Shaw (a),
Gervase Smith,
Theophilus Woolmer ;
Mr. James Duncan,
Mr. Thomas Knight,
Mr. W. Lamplough,
Mr. George Lidgett, B.A.,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. W. M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. William Pearce,
Mr. William W. Pocock,
Mr. T. B. Smithies,
Mr. S. D. Waddy,
Mr. Greaves Walker,
Mr. William Wood;—
And, /or the Country^ —
Rev. John Bedford,
William H. Cornforth,
S. Romilly Hall,
Joseph Hargreaves,
William Jackson (a),
Thomas Llewellyn,
John Rattenbury,
William W. Stamp,
Dr. Waddy ;
Mr. H. J. Atkinson, Hull,
Mr. E. M. Bainbridge, Newcanlle^
upon- Tyne,
Mr. W. H. Budgett, Bristol,
Mr. S. R. Healey, Liverpool^
Mr. I. Hoyle, Manchester,
Mr. J. Clarkson Kay, Bury,
Mr. John Meek, Maccletfeld,
Mr. W. Mewburn, Banbury,
Mr. John Napier, Manchester.
All communications on the subject of Home-Missions are to be
addressed to the Rev. Charles Pbest, Burnt- Ash- Lane^ Lee^
London^ S.E.
Remittances are to be sent to the Treasurers, Messrs. Vanner
and G reeves, 47, Lonsdale-Squnre^ London^ N.
The Conference adopts the Report of the Committee git
Distribution. (See Appendix, No. V., ISyi.)
ARMY AND NAVY COMMITTEE.
The Committee for counsel and direction relative to Wesleyans
in the Army and Royal Navy consists of those members of the
Home-Missionary Committee of Management who reside in
London, with the addition of the Rev. Richard Hardy and the
Rev. R. W. Allen.
The Rev. Charles Prest is the Secretary of this Committee.
All communications on subjects relating to the Army or Royal
Navy are to be addressed to the Rev. Charles Prkst.
HOME-MISSIONARY DEPUTATIONS, 1871-72.
Districts.
First London^ Local arrangements.
Second Londotiy Local arrangements.
^^Norfham^ton } Jos^P^* Webster, Benjamin Broadley.
Kent^ Samuel Coley.
Norwich and Lynn^ William H. Johnston, James Yeames.
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Districts.
Oxford^
Portsmouth^
Channel Islands^
Devonporty
Cornwally
Exeter^
Bristol^
Bath,
Swansea^
South WaleSy
North Walesy
Birmingham and
Shrewsbury^
Macclesjleldy
Liverpool,
Manchester,
Boltonj
Richard W. Allen.
The General Secretary, G. H. Camburn.
Stephen Cox.
Williara Wilson (d).
Jacob Morton, Charles H. Kelly.
William Williams (a).
David J. Waller, Williara D. Sarjeant.
Richard Hardy,
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Local arrangements.
Local arrangements.
>■ Joseph Hargreaves, Joseph Willis.
George Bowden.
Alexander M*Aulay, John J. Sargent.
M armaduke C. Osborn, Joseph Bush.
Edward A. Telfer.
Halifax and BradfordyFrederick W. Briggs, John H. Anderson.
Leeds,
Sheffield,
Nottingham and
Derby,
Lincoln,
Hull,
York,
Whitby and
Darlington,
Newcastle,
Carlisle,
Isle of Man,
Edinburgh and
Aberdeen,
John Bond, Samuel Lees.
The General Secretary, George Fletcher.
I The General Secretary, Joseph Dixon.
Frederick W. Macdonald.
.( T. Bowman Stephenson, B.A., Henry
I F. Kelvey.
Henry W. Williams, John Rhodes (b).
f Thomas Brackenbury.
John S. Workman, Henry W. Holland.
George Scott (b).
George S. Weston.
I John W. Greeves, John F. Moody,
THAMES MISSION.
The Conference directs that the Committee of the Thames, or
Wesleyan Seamen^s, Mission shall consist of the President ahd the
Secretary of the Conference, the Missionary Secretaries, the
General Secretary of the Home-Missions, the Superintendents of
the London Circuits, the Ministers of the Mission, Dr. Jobson,
Dr. Rigg, the Rev, Gervase Smith, and the following Gen-
tlemen : —
Mr. JamoB Archer,
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Captain Bullard,
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Mr. W. Day,
Mr. W. T. Eastman,
Mr. R. Harwrn,
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Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. E. Prest,
Mr. J. Radmall,
Mr. J. Riley,
Captain Trivett,
Captain Williams,
Mr. VV. Wood.
Mr. Jackson,
Mr. G. M. Riell,
Mr. C. Lamplough,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. Alexander M'Arthur,
Mr. W. M 'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. J. T. Matthews,
Mr. Paddon,
AH Communications are to be addressed to the Rev. Thomas
HuLMEy Wealeyan SeametCs Chapel-House, Portland-Street,
Commercial-Road, London (£.) ; or to G. Lidcktt, Esq.,
Treasurer, 9, Billiter-Street, London, E.C.
WORN-OUT MINISTERS' AND MINISTERS'
WIDOWS' AUXILIARY FUND.
Q. XVIII. What are the Resolutions of the Conference on the
affairs of the Auxiliary Fund ?
A. 1. The Conference adopts the Report and Resolutions of
the Committee, with the addition, at the end of the seventh
Resolution, of the words, ** if in the opinion of the officers of the
Fund it be thought desirable ;"" and directs that they be printed
in the Minutes. (See Appendix, No. VI., I87I.)
2. John Napier, Esq., and the Rev. John Rattenbury are
requested to continue in the office of Treasurers ; and the Rev.
Henry H. Chettle to continue in that of Secretary.
3. The following persons are appointed the Committee for the
ensuing year ; who shall superintend the general working of this
Fund, and also consider and decide upon such peculiar cases of
affliction or distress, among the Supernumerary Ministers or
Ministers' Widows, as may be recommended by the District
Committees for special and occasional relief: —
The President and the Secretary of the Conference, the Ex-
President, the Treasurers and the Secretary of the Fund ; and the
Rev. William Arthur,
John Bedford,
John Hall,
S. Romilly Hall,
Charles Haydon, I
Dr. Jobson, ] Mr. James Heald, Stockport^
John Lomas, 1 Mr. Isaac H olden, Oakworfh,
Mr. H. J. Atkinson, ffidi,
Mr. E. M. Bainbridge, Newcastle^
Mr. William Brock, Exeter,
Mr. James S. Budgett, Lwtdoftf
Mr. John Chubb, London^
' Dr. Osborn,
• Charles Prest,
• Dr. Scott,
- William W. Stamp;
Mr. John Robinson Kay, Bury,
Mr. William M*Arthur,M.P., London,
Mr. John Radroall, London,
Mr. George Smith, Leeds.
The Irish Representatives are authorised to be present.
N.B. (1.) Should any member of this Committee be unable to
attend the Meeting on Thursday, July 25th, prior to the assemb-
ling of the next Conference, early notice should be sent to the
Prksident, who has authority to appoint a substitute.
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(2.) The Superintendents are requested to obtain the private
Subscriptions in the month of May or June ; and to send the lists
to the Rev. Henry H. Chettle, Woodhouse-Grove^ Jpperley-
BridgCy near Leedsy and pay the Subscriptions to their respective
Financial Secretaries.
(3.) The Circuit Treasurers are requested to close their
accounts with the Class-Leaders not later than Christmas, and to
present their statement to the Christmas Quarterly Meeting. The
District Treasurers are requested to remit the contributions from
the classes, as soon as possible, to the Rev. John Rattenbury,
Nottingham, and to close their accounts not later than the May
District Meeting.
WESLEYAN THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTION.
Q. XIX. What are the Resolutions of the Conference with
regard to the Wesleyan Theological Institution ?
A. 1. The Conference receives and adopts the Resolutions
passed at the Committee of Review, held on Saturday, July 22nd,
I87I ; and directs that they be printed in the Minutes. (See
Appendix, No. Vll., I87I.)
2. James S. Bddgett, Esq., and the Rev. John Farrar are
re-appointed the General Treasurers; the Rev. Marmaduke
C. OsBORN is re^appointed the General Secretary; Thomas
Knight and John Dobson, Esqs., are appointed the Treasurers
of the Richmond Branch ; Geobge M arsdbn and John Napier,
Esqs., are re-appointed the Treasurers of the Didsbury Branch ;
and Henry W. Blackburn and Henry Mitchell, Esqs., are
re-appointed the Treasurers of the Headingley Branch. The
Rev. Joseph Bush is re-appointed the Secretary of the Richmond
Branch ; the Rev. Frederick W. Macdoxald is appointed the
Secretary of the Didsbury Branch ; and the Rev. John H. Lord
is re-appointed the Secretary of the Headingley Branch.
3. The General Committee of theTheological Institution for
the ensuing year shall consist of the President and the Secretary
of the Conference ; the Ex-President ; the General and the Local
Treasurers ; the General Secretary ; the Local Secretaries ;
Rev. William Arthur,
Alfred Barrett,
John Bedford,
William R Boyce,
John D. Geden,
S. Romilly Hall,
Benjamin Hellier,
— Thomas Jackson,
William Jackson (a),
Dr. Jobson,
John Lomas,
William F. MoiiUon,
Rev. Dr. Osbom,
George T. Perks,
William B. Pope,
John Rattenbury,
Dr. Rigg,
Daniel Sanderson,
William Shaw (a),
Gervase Smith,
William W. Stamp,
Thomas Vasey,
Dr. Waddy ;
Mr. William H. Biidgett, Bristol,
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Mr. T. P. Bunting, Dorking^ i Sir Francis Lycett, London^
Mr. John Fernlev, Southport, \ Mr. William M* Arthur, M. P., London^
Mr. James Heald, Stockport^ l Mr. William Mewbuni, Banbury^
Mr. Samuel H. Healey, Liverpool^ \ Mr. W. Bickford Smith, Camborne,
Mr. Isaac Holden, Oakworthy Dr. Peter Wood, Southport.
Mr. J. Robinson Kay, Bury, \
The Rev. Dr. Hoole, the Rev. Charles Prest, and Mr. John
Chubb, are requested to act as Auditors ; and shall, as such, be
Members of the General Committee.
4. The Local Committee of Manageme>]t for the Richmond
Branch of the Institution shall consist of the Committee of the
Wesleyan-Methodist Missionary Society, the Local Treasurers,
the Local Secretary, and Messrs. John Chubb, William Day,
and Thomas Pocock.
5. The Local Committee of Management for the Didsbury
Branch of the Institution shall consist of the President and the
Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-President ; the General
Treasurers ; the General Secretary ; the Local Treasurers ; the
Local Secretary; the Didsbury House- Governor and Tutors;
with the following Ministers and Gentlemen : —
Mr. Eli Atkin,
. Mr. John Bardsley,
Mr. Thomas Barker,
Mr. James Barlow,
Rev. John Bedford,
Mr. Bowman,
Mr. Ralph B. Brierley,
Rev. James Chalmers,
Rev. John W. Close,
Mr. Thomas Davis,
Rev. William Edwards,
Mr. Fern ley,
Rev. George Fletcher,
Rev. George Follows,
Rev. Richard Green,
Rev. Joseph Harg reaves,
Rev. Henry M. Harvard,
Rev. Henry Hastling,
Mr. John Hatfield,
Mr. Richard Hawortb,
Mr. James Heald,
Mr. Samuel R. Healey,
Rev. Joseph Heaton,
Mr. John Horsfall,
Mr. Isaac Hoyle,
Rev. William Hurt,
Rev. Ebenezer £. Jenkins,
Mr. J. Robinson Kay,
Mr. Joseph Leather,
Mr. George Lomas,
Rev. John Martin (a),
Mr* John Meek,
Rev. George B. Mellor,
Mr. Thomas Oliver,
Mr. H. H. Parkes,
Rev. Henry Pollinger,
Rev. William T. Radcliffe,
Rev. Dr. George Scott,
Rev. William W. Stamp,
Mr. J. Fishwick Stead,
Mr. John L. Taylor,
Mr. Samuel Turnbull,
Rev. Samuel Wilkinson,
Rev. William Williams (a).
Professor Williamson,
Dr. Peter Wood.
6. The Local Committee of Management for the
Headingley Branch of the Institution shall consist of the President
and the Secretary of the Conference; the Ex-President; the
Genera] Treasurers ; the Local Treasurers ; the Local Secretary ;
the Theological and Classical Tutors ; with the following
Ministers and Gentlemen : —
Mr. John Blackburn,
«-- Willson Brailsford,
lomas Brearley,
I Mr. George Brooke,
I Mr. Burrows,
i Rev. Henry H. Chettle,
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Mr. Skelton Cole,
Rev. Robert Cooke,
Mr. Thomas Dewhirst, jun.,
Mr. Henry Edmunds,
Rev. William Ford,
Rev. Thomas B. Goodwin,
Rev. James Grose,
Mr. Haigh,
Rev. George C. Harvard,
Mr. Edward Holden,
Mr. Isaac H olden,
Mr. William Hudson,
Mr. Samuel Ingham,
Rev. Elijah Jackson,
Rev. William Jessop,
Mr. W. Glover Joy,
Mr. Lomai Joy,
Rev. James Nance,
Rev. Josiah Pearson,
Mr. William Peel,
Rev. Marshall Randies,
Mr. Rawsthorne,
Rev. Henry Richardson,
Rev. George Rowe,
Mr. Alfred Sharp,
Mr. Edward Simpson,
Mr. George Smith,
Mr. W. Farrar Smith,
Mr. J. Thackray,
Rev. Thomas Thompson,
Mr. William H. Townend,
Rev. William Tyson,
Mr. Benjamin R. Vickers,
Rev. George Walker,
Rev. Samuel Walker,
Rev. James R. Webb.
7* The Committee for the Special Examination of Candidates
for our Ministry shall consist of the President and the Secretary
of the Conference, the Ex-President, the Tutors and Governors
of the three Branches of the Theological Institution, the Mission-
ary Secretaries, the General Secretary, and such other Ministers
as may be selected from their own number by the Committees of
the two London Districts. The Rev. James D. BaocKLEiiUKST,
the Rev. John Clulow, and the Rev. George W. Olver, B.A ,
are the Secretaries of this Committee.
8. The Committee of Review for the Wesleyan Theological
Institution shall meet in London, on the Saturday preceding the
next Conference ; and, in addition to the Committees above
named, shall consist of the following persons ; viz., —
Rev. John H. Beech,
Richard Bell,
Thomas Brookes,
Henry L. Church,
James Clapham,
Henry W. Williams,
Joseph Willis j
Mr. William Buck, Colchester,
Mr. Frederick Ingoldby, London,
Mr. Charles Jeffs, ditto,
Mr. J. Riley, ditto,
Mr. Mark Sanderson, ditto,
Mr. Charles V inter, Cambridge,
Mr. William T. Whelpton, London ;
with those Gentlemen who may be chosen by the lay members of
the District Committees, at the May District Meetings in Great
Britain, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund Committee, preparatory to the Conference.
EDUCATION.
Q. XX. What arc the Resolutions of the Conference on the
subject of Weslkyan Education ?
A. 1. The Conference adopts the Report of the Special
Meeting of the General Education Committee, held in Mancliester,
on Friday, July 21st, I87I ; and directs that the Report shall be
printed in the Minutes. (Sec Appendix, No. VIII., I87I.)
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2. The Conference learns with thankfulness that during the
past year there has been an increase of 146 Day Schools, and
21,955 Day-scholars; and of 98 Sunday Schools, and 16,017
Sunday-scholars.
3. The Conference approves of the proposal of the General
Education Committee to establish a second Training College, to
be situated at Battersea, for the Training of Female Students ;
and also of the proposal that the existing College at Westminster
be reserved henceforth for the training of Male Students.
4. The Conference approves of the further proposal to charge
Entrance-Fees for all students admitted into either of the Training
Colleges ; but it empowers the Committee, in any very special
case, at their discretion, to relax the terms.
5. The Conference directs that the Annual Examination of
Pupil-Teachers in Religious Knowledge shall be held on the first
Saturday in March, 1872 ; that the Questions shall be prepared
by the General Committee ; that the Examination shall be held,
either in the several Circuits by the Superintendent Ministers or
their Colleagues, or at suitable places for Central District
Examinations, as may be determined by the September District
Meetings, and agreed to by the respective School Committees ;
and that the written answers shall be forwarded to the General
Secretary, and shall be valued by a Central Board of Examiners
to be elected by the General Committee. The Conference further
recommends that in connection with Central Examinations,
Meetings of Teachers and Pupil-Teachers be held under the
direction of the Chairman of the District, and the District
Educational Secretary.
6. The Conference directs that in those Circuits in which no
material effort has been made in aid of the New Chapel at West-
minster, whether by way of a Public Meeting or Sunday Collec-
tions, immediate steps be taken to bring the case before the
congregations, either by a Public Meeting with the solicitation of
Private Subscriptions, or by Collections on the Lord^s Day ; that
a list of such Circuits be furnished by the Secretary to the
Chairmen of the respective Districts, to be brought before the
September District Meetings ; that the Secretary be also
authorised to correspond directly with the Superintendents of such
Circuits ; and that, as far as possible, all such efforts should be
completed before Christmas next.
7. Considering the great number of children who are deprived
of suitable guardianship by the death, or vice, or extreme poverty,
of their parents, so that they are only too likely to fall into
criminal ways, and that many of these have a special claim upon
the practical sympathy of Methodists ; the Conference recognises
the establishment of*^ the Children's Home, and commends the
undertaking to the support of the Christian public, with the
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understanding that of the Committee of Management at least one
half shall be members of the General Education Committee, and
that a report of the proceedings of this Committee be made, from
time to time, to the General Education Committee and the
Conference.
8. The Rrv. J. Clulow is appointed to act under the direction
of the Education Committee in the Visitation and Inspection of
Day and Sunday Schools.
9. John Robinson Kay, Esq., is re-appointed one of the
Treasurers; the Rev. Theophilus Woolmer is appointed one
of the Treasurers ; the Rev. Geobge Osborn Bate is appointed
the Secretary.
N.B All communications on Education Affairs are to be
addressed to the Rev. G. O. Bate, Wesleyan Normal Institu-
tion^ Horseferry-Roady Westminster^ S. W.
The Committee shall consist of the following persons ; viz., —
the President and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-
President ; the Treasurers and Secretary of the Committee ; the
Principals of the two Branches of the Normal Institution, and the
Visitor of Day and Sunday Schools ; —
Rev. William Arthur,
George Bowdeo,
Joseph Bush,
Samuel Coley,
Benjamin Frankland,
Frederic Greeves,
John W. Greeves,
Benjamin Gregory,
John Hall,
Charles Haydon,
Dr. Jobson,
Alexander M'Aulay,
Thomas M'Cullagh,
George Maunder,
James Mayer,
Thomas Nightingale,
Dr. Oabom,
George T. Perks,
Charles Prest,
William Shaw (a),
John V. B. Shrewsbury,
Gervase Smith,
T. Bowman Stephenson,
Robert N. Young ;
Mr. S. Buckland,
Mr. James S. Budgett,
Mr. John Chubb,
Mr. W. T. Eastman,
Mr. J. W. Gabriel,
Mr. T. Farmer Hall,
Mr. J. B. Ingle,
Mr. R. B. Jackson,
Mr. G. M. Kiell,
Mr. George Lidgett, B.A.,
Mr. F. Longstaff,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. Alexander M 'Arthur,
Mr. William M*Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. William Pearce,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. J. Riley,
Mr. Anthony Smith,
Mr. Walter Taylor,
Mr. James E. Vanner,
Mr. Samuel D. Waddy, B.A..
Mr. Greaves Walker,
Mr. W. T. Whelpton ;—
And, for the Country^ —
Rev. John Bedford,
Richard Bell,
Willson Brailsford,
Henry H. Chettlc,
James Grose,
S. Romilly Hall,
Rev. Joseph Hargreaves,
Henry W. Holland,
Pascho Hoskins,
Elijah Jackson,
Ebenezer E. Jenkins,
Thomas Llewellyn,
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Rev. John Lomas,
John M*Kenny,
William T. Radcliffe,
John Rattenbury,
Dr. Scott,
William W. Sump,
Thomas Vasey,
Dr. Waddy,
Henry W.Williama;
Mr. E. Bainbridge, NewcoMtU^upcn-
Mr. G. Bainbridge, Lincoln,
Mr. W. Brock, Exeier,
Mr. W. H. Budgett, Bristol,
Mr. T. P. Bunting, Dorking,
Mr. Falconar, Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
Mr. John Fern ley, Southport,
Mr. H. H. Fowler, Wolverhampton,
Mr. J. Hartley, Wolverhampton,
Mr. T. Hazlehurat, Runcorn,
Mr. James Heald, Stockport,
Mr. Isaac Holden, Oakworth,
Mr. W. R. Johnson, Naniwich,
Mr. George Knowles, BoUon,
Mr. Joseph Leather, Liverpool,
Mr. Mason, Newlmry,
Mr. W. D. Mathews, Penzance,
Mr. W. Monkhouse, York,
Mr. T. Pethick, Bristol,
Dr. Sandwith, Beaconsfield,
Mr. George Smith, Leeds^
Mr. S. H. Smith, Sheffield,
Mr. W. Bickford Smith, Camborne,
Mr. T. Walker, Cheltenham,
Mr. Warlow, Birmingham,
Dr. Peter Wood, Southport,
The following Ministers and Friends are invited to attend a
Special Meeting of the Education Committee, appointed to be
held in London, at four o'^clock, p.m., on Friday, July 26th,
1872; viz.,—
Rev. Robert Bond,
James Claphain,
William Davison,
John Drake,
Henry Hastling,
— Thomas Kent,
William Jackson (a)
Michael Johnson,
Hugh Jones (a),
Edward Nye,
John C. Pengelly,
William H. Sargent,
George Scott (b),
William P. Slater,
Thornley Smith,
John Talbot,
Edwin Thorley,
Frederick E. Toyne,
John Vanes,
Samuel H. Wardley,
Rev. Robert M. Willcox,
William Williams (a) ;
Mr. John Allen, Ivy- Bridge,
Mr. W. Shepherd Allen, M.P.,
CheadU, Staffordshire,
Mr. T. Andrew, Exeter,
Mr. C. Colman, Brede, Sussex,
Mr. T. Davis, West-Bromwich,
Mr. J. Edge, Burslem,
Mr. W. Edmunds, Banbury,
Mr. B. Gough, Boughion,
Mr. J. Holdin, Folkestone,
Mr. F. Howard, Bedford,
Mr. Lewis, Market- Drayton,
Mr. Lewis, Wantage,
Mr. Philip Mason, Swindon,
Mr. W. Mewburn, Banbury,
Mr. T. Sibly, Taunton,
Mr. J. F. Taylor, York,
Mr. G.'Woodhouse, Bolton ;
with those Gentlemen who may be chosen by the lay members of
the District Committees, at the May District Meetings in Great
Britain, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home- Mission and
Contingent Fund Committee, preparatory to the Conference.
N.B. The Education Committee is empowered to invite to
this Meeting any other Friends who take part in the support and
extension of our Day-School system.
The Conference directs all who are contemplating the erection
or alteration of premises, for the establishment of new Schools,
to communicate with the Education Committee, for the purpose
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of receiving counsel as to the general eligibility of their projected
undertakings, and the adaptation of the premises to the system of
instruction designed to be adopted.
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE OF THE LORD^S DAY.
Q, XXI. What are the Resolutions of the Conference on
receiving the Report of the Lobd\s-Day Committee ?
A. 1. The Conference receives with pleasure the Report
which has been presented by the Lord's-Day Committee, and in
presence of the antagonistic influences which are now so actively
at work in this country, tending to undermine the authority and
impair the due observance of the Divinely-instituted day of rest
and worship, urges continued vigilance and activity in its defence
and maintenance, and increased attention and care in the practical
upholding of its sacred character.
2. The Conference regrets that the measure brought into
Parliament by Her Majesty^s Government, regulating the trade
in intoxicating liquors, and restricting the hours on week-days,
and especially on Sundays, during which the sale may be carried
on, has been withdrawn ; but earnestly hopes that a Bill, con>
taining provisions which shall meet the requirements of this great
social and religious question, may be re-introduced at the earliest
opportunity ; and that it will receive the vigorous support of the
Methodist people, and of all who are interested in the reform of
a traffic which constitutes so formidable a hindrance to the eflbrts
of Christian Churches.
3. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
George Maunder and the Rev. John Baker, M.A., for their
valuable services during the past year, and they are re-appointed
the Secretaries of the LordVDay Committee for the ensuing
year.
The following Ministers and Gentlemen shall be the Com-
mittee for the next year : — The President and the Secretary of
the Conference ; the Ex-President ; the Secretaries,
Rev. W. O. Booth,
George Bowden,
Benjamin Gregory,
John Hall,
Charles Haydon,
Thomas Hulme,
Samuel Lord,
' Alexander M^AuIay,
Dr. Oshoru,
George T. Perks,
Dr. Rigg,
Dr. Rule,
William Shaw (a).
William D. Tyack,
Rev. John Walton ;
Mr. J. S. Budgetf,
Mr. W. R. James,
Mr. N. Learoyd,
Mr. George Lidgett, B.A.,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. William M*Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. C. H. Oliver,
Mr. William Pearce,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. C. Poulton,
Mr. T. B. Smithies,
Mr. John Vanner ; —
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And, for the Country^ —
Rev. Frederick W. Briggs,
James Clapham,
Joseph Hargreaves,
John Harvard,
— — Peter C. Horton,
Feathentone Kellett,
•— John Lomas,
John H. Norton,
Marmaduke C. Oshorn,
Dr. Scott,
John W. Thomas,
John Vine,
Henry W. Williams,
John S. Workman ;
Mr. £. M. Bainbridge, Newcastle^
Mr. Joseph Edge, Bttrslem^
Mr. James Heald, Parr*s ffbod^
Mr. S. R. Healey, Liverpool^
Mr. John Meek, Macclesfield,
Mr. William Mew bum, Banbury,
Mr. J. Napier, Manchetter,
Mr. Thomas Oliver, BoUington,
Mr. W. C. Oliver. dUio,
Mr. John Potts, Leek,
Mr. A. Shaw, Burglenif
Mr. George Sizer, Colchester,
Mr. S. H. Smith, Sheffield,
Mr. W. Farrar Smith, Leeds,
4. The following are a Sub-Committee, to act on emergencies:
— The President and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-
President ; the Secretaries of this Committee ;
Rev. Benjamin Gregory,
Charles Haydon,
Alexander M*AuIay,
Dr. Oshorn,
George T. Perks,
Dr.Rigg;
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Mr. N. Learoyd,
Mr. G€orge Lidgett, B.A.,
Mr. William M*Arthur, M.P.,
Mr.W.W. Pocock,
Mr. T. B. Smithies.
EXAMINATION OF PREACHERS ON TRIAL.
Q. XXII. What directions does the Conference give con-
cerning the Annual Examination of Pbeachers on Trial.?
A. 1. The Conference directs that all Preachers on Trial
shall undergo a written Examination, year by year, at the Annual
District Meeting: the Examiners to be appointed at the Financial
District Meeting. The tabulated results of the Examination
are to be recorded in the District Minutes.
2. The following are the subjects of Examination for the year
1 871—72, and I872— 73 ; viz.,—
(1.) For Preachers in the first year of trial : —
i. Pearson on the Creed. Article II,
ii. Garbett's " God's Word Written.""
iii. The Acts of the Apostles,
iv. In Greek, St. John xviii. — xxi.
(2.) For those in the second year : —
i. Wesley's Notes on Romans and Galatians.
ii. Pearson on the Creed. Article VIII.
iii. Oosterzee's Lectures on St. John's Gospel,
iv. St. Luke's Gospel.
V In Greek, Acts vii. — xii.
vi. In Hebrew, Malachi.
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(3.) For those in the third year : —
i. Watson's Institutes. Part II., ch. x. — ^xvi.
ii. Hev. Daniel Moore's " Thoughts on Preaching.''
iii. Butler's Analogy. Part I.
iv. Exodus.
V. In Greek, St. James,
vi. In Hebrew, Jonah.
(4.) For those in the fourth year : —
i. Wesley's Sermons, i. — xxx.
ii. Rev. T. Jackson's " Institutions of Christianity."
iii. Butler's Analogy. Part II.
iv. Daniel.
V. In Greek, Ephesians.
vi. In Hebrew, Isaiah xl. — xlii.
3. All who read Greek and Hebrew are required to take the
subjects given in these languages, but those who take the subjects
in both languages are exempted from the examination in the
Books of Scripture in the English version.
4. The Rkv. Benjamin Hellier is re-appointed the Secre-
tary of the Committee to prepare Examination-Papers, Schedules,
etc., and communications are to be addressed to him at the
Theological Institution^ Headingley^ Leeds. The names of the
Examiners for the several Districts are to be forwarded to Mr.
Hellier immediately upon their appointment, by the Financial
Secretaries.
ITINERANT METHODIST PREACHERS'
ANNUITANT SOCIETY.
Treasurers. — Rev. John Farrar, Rev. Samuel D. Waddy,
D.D., Rev. Frederick J. Jobson, D.D., Rev. William
Arthur, M.A.
Steward. — Rev. Charles Haydon, 44, Guilford-Street^
Russell-Square, London,
Secretary. — Rev. Peter C. Horton, 16, Elm-Grove,
Birkenhead.
Auditors. — Rev. William W. Stamp, Rev. George
OsBORN, D.D., Rev. George T. Perks, M.A.
Donations and Legacies should be sent to the Rev. Dr.
JofisoN, 21, Highbury- Place, London, N.
Marriage Premiums are to be paid to the Steward, the Rev.
Charles Haydon, 44, Guilford-Street, Russell-Square.
Subscriptions are to be paid, through the Financial Secretaries
of Districts, during the first week of the Conference. Arrears
are to be remitted to the Secretary, the Rev, Peter C. Horton,
Btrke7ihead.
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The Annuities are paid by the Rev, Charles Haydon.
The Thanks of the Conference are respectfully presented to
James Willan, Esq., of Durham, for a Donation of £5; to a
Lady, for a Donation on Annuity for life of £300, by the Rev.
Charles Haydon ; to the Rev. William Moister, for a Donation
of £11 ; to Messrs Henry Lomasand George Bowness, Executors
of the late Rev. Thomas Richardson, of Lancaster, for a
Legacy of £19. 19*. ; and to W. Turner Shaw, Esq., and John
Humphreys, of Derby, Executors of the late Rev. Walter
HussEY and Mrs. Hussey, for a Legacy, free of duty, of
£200.
RESOLUTIONS AFFECTING AUXILIARY HOME-
MISSION WORK IN THE METROPOLIS.
The Conference adopts the following recommendations of the
Special Committee which met in the course of the past year, to
consider various questions relative to Methodism in the Metropolis;
viz., —
1. That a Metropolitan Auxiliary Home-Mission Fund, to be
expended in the employment of Lay-Agents, including Bible-
Women, is imperatively required to meet the spiritual needs. of
the population of London.
2. That the sources of revenue for such a Fund shall be, (1)
Annual Subscriptions, (2) Donations and Legacies, (3) such
Contributions from surplus funds of Chapel Trusts as Trustees
shall be disposed to furnish.
3. That Grants may be made from the Fund towards the Hire
of Rooms or Halls in any Circuit, and the support of Lay- Agents,
including Bible- Women.
4. That all paid Agents employed in carrying on the Auxiliary
Home-Mission work in London — whether they receive any
portion of their support from the Special Fund or not — be
nominated by the Superintendent (after suitable examination by
him), and approved by the Quarterly Meeting of the Circuit in
which such Agents shall be employed ; and that, in the case of
those Agents towards whose support any grant is made out of the
Fund, such Agents shall also be approved by the Committee to be
appointed for the administration of the Fund.
5. That, when a Site for a Chapel is obtained, and the work is
sufficiently developed to render it advisable that a Minister be
appointed, the Committee of the Fund shall recommend the
Circuit to apply for a change of Agents, and to appropriate
towards the support of the Minister any Society income raised in
the locality occupied by the Lay-Agent.
'^-^'*^-* the Committee of the Fund shall consist of the
nd Financial Secretaries of the two London District
^c Ex- Presidents, and Officers of the Home-Mission
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and Contingent Fund, resident in London, six Ministers to be
chosen by each September District Meeting, and a number of
Laymen equal to the entire number of Ministers, to be chosen at
the same time.
7. That the Committee of the Metropolitan Auxiliary Home-
Mission Fund may suggest, through the Home-Mission Com-
mittee, that the District Committee should declare as a special
district, any locality which cannot be adequately provided for by
Circuit arrangements, and should make such arrangements as will
secure due attention to it ; and decide, until the Conference shall
otherwise direct, under what Superintendent such special district
shall be placed.
"8. That the area of operations be the same as that of the
Metropolitan Chapel Building Fund.
9. That the following shall be the Rules and Regulations for
carrying into effect the Plan now agreed upon :
Principle. — Each Lay -Agent shall employ his time and
energies in seeking to win unsaved souls, and bring them into
fellowship with the Christian Church ; and, with this view, he
shall endeavour to bring to the public worship of God as many
careless people and backsliders as possible.
Rule I. — He shall visit such persons at their own homes, warn
and exhort them, read the Scriptures and pray with them, as
opportunity offers. He shall exhort in the open air, and in halls
and rooms; shall hold cottage-meetings, and attend only to
aggressive work of this kind, under the direction of the Superin-
tendent of the Circuit ; but he shall be at liberty to visit any
persons in workhouses or hospitals, who may desire his attention
and instruction.
Rule II. — Under ordinary circumstances, each Lay-Agent shall
spend at least five hours daily, during five days of each week, in
domiciliary visitation, besides attending Meetings ; and shall
employ three hours on the Lord"*s Day in conversing with men
who are not usually accessible on week-days.
Rule III. — Each Agent shall secure the services of earnest
workers (members of the Wesleyan-Methodist Society) ; and
shall, under the direction of the Superintendent of the Circuit,
arrange for their employment as prayer-leaders, house-to-house
visitors, exhorters, and teachers.
Rule IV. — Each Agent shall write a Diary, and shall submit it
at least once a month to his Superintendent ; and a Report of the
work done by him, with any instances of success, shall be laid
before the Committee every three months. If such a Report be
not sent, or if it be unsatisfactory, the grant shall be suspended
until explanations have been given. These Reports may be
published under the direction of the Secretary.
Rule V. — Each Agent may conduct a Bible-class for inquirers,
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and for those whom it may be desirable to keep under his personal
notice, before admission into Church-membership, or while they
are on trial for it ; but he shall not become a Class-Leader. And,
when any one is received into Church-fellowship, the Lay-Agent
shall leave him to the care of Pastors and Leaders, and pursue
uninterruptedly his proper work.
Rule VL — If the Superintendent deem it expedient, the Lay-
Agent may be transferred from one Society Class to another, and
may take with him to the Class of which he is for the time being
a member, any persons not already members of Society, who
desire to flee from the wrath to come, and to be saved from their
sins, particularly those who need his special oversight.
Rule VI I. — Every Lay-Agent shall abstain from needless
controversies ; and shall, as far as possible, limit his teachings to
doctrines directly connected with repentance, faith, and holiness.
Rule VIII. — No Lay-Agent shall, on any consideration, be
withdrawn from his proper duties. If he holds the office of a
Local-Preacher, when first engaged, his preaching appointments
shall be restricted to his duties as an Agent, and to the hall or
preaching-rooms to which he is attached ; and he shall not act as
a substitute for any Local-Preacher, or as a supply for any
Minister.
Rule IX. — No Lay-Agent shall collect money, whether towards
the rents and expenses of halls, or the relief of the poor, or any
other object ; nor shall he sign any recommendation for any one
to obtain money. He shall not become security for any loan, or
engage in any business.
Rule X.— It shall be no part of his duty as a Lay- Agent to
visit sick Church-members; nor shall he address Anniversary
Meetings or Schools unconnected with his own Circuit ; or with
Wesleyan Home-Missions, except with the consent of his
Superintendent.
Rule XI. — As it may be found desirable to remove Agents
from one part of the Metropolis to another, they must engage to
change their spheres of operations and their residences, whenever
required to do so by the Committee.
Rule XII. — The salary of each Lay- Agent, if a married man,
shall begin at £80 per annum, and may, under special circum-
stances, be raised to £100. An engagement as a Lay-Agent does
not involve permanent employment, or any other obligation on the
part of the Committee.
—-Each Lay -Agent shall be paid monthly, and may
ngagement by giving one month^s notice ; and any
ms duly authorised, may terminate his engagement
one month^s notice or one month^s pay.
—Grants in aid of the support of a Lay •'Agent shall
to the resources of the Circuit in which he may be
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employed ; but the entire support of a Lay- Agent may be provided,
if he labour exclusively in poor and densely -peopled parts of the
Metropolis.
Rule XV. — No new Rule shall be considered by the Committee
until a month^s notice of it has been given ; nor shall any new
Rule be adopted unless it receive the sanction of two-thirds of the
Members of a Meeting that has been duly convened.
Rule XVI. — All new Rules and alterations shall be reported to
the succeeding Conference for approval.
Rule XVII. — Each Lay-Agent will be expected to conform to
the Rules that may from time to time be made by the Committee.
RELATION OF THE METROPOLITAN CHAPEL
BUILDING COMMITTEE TO THE CONNEXION,
AND TO THE WORKING OF OTHER DEPART-
MENTS.
In accordance with the recommendations of the Special Com-
mittee, appointed by the last Conference to consider this subject,
the Conference resolves, —
1. That, a Report of the proceedings of the Metropolitan Chapel
Building Committee shall be annually presented at the Chapel
Committee of Review, and to the Conference.
2. That, in future, the Committee of this Fund shall be
appointed by the Conference, and printed in its Minutes; the
nomination of Officers and Lay Members being made by the
Committee, as in the case of other Connexional Funds,
3. That, to maintain unity of action between the Committee of
the General Chapel Fund and the Metropolitan Chapel Building
Fund, one Minister and one Lay-Gentleman from each of those
Committees be appointed yearly on the other Committee^ in
addition to the President and the Secretary of the Conference,
who are e*v officio members of each Committee.
INSURANCE OF PROPERTY HELD IN TRUST
FOR CONNEXIONAL PURPOSES FROM FIRE.
On receiving the Report of the Committee appointed last year
to consider this subject, the Conference adopted the following
Resolutions : viz., —
1. The Conference learns with satisfaction that a number of
gentlemen are taking the necessary steps for the formation of a
Limited Liability Company for the Insurance of Connexional
Trust Property only, against loss by fire.
2. The Conference permits the use of the Wesley an-Methodist
name in the designation of the proposed Company, on condition
that its business be not commenced until the Guarantee-Fund of
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£20,000 has been secured ; and hears with much pleasure that
the promoters have engaged with one another to provide, in the
Articles of the Association, that all profits, after payment of
expenses, and after setting apart a Guarantee-Fund of the above
amount, shall be applied to Connexional objects.
3. The Conference expresses its sense of the good feeling and
disinterestedness of the promoters of the projected Company, and
its earnest hope that the scheme will receive the support of the
Methodist Connexion.
ROMANISM IN IRELAND.
The Conference has been led to apprehend that measures are in
contemplation, the effect of which will be more largely to endow
the Church of Rome in Ireland, or otherwise to provide a system
of higher education under the influence of Roman-Catholic or
Ultramontane ecclesiastics. The establishment of such a system
the Conference could only regard as a serious wrong and calamity
to the United Kingdom; and it accordingly authorises the
President, in connection with the Committee of Exigency, to take
such measures as circumstances may seem to render necessary to
prevent such a calamity, if possible.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ACTS.
The Conference presented a Memorial to the First Lord of the
Treasury, expressing its solemn conviction that the requirements
of Christian morality imperatively demand the entire repeal of
these Acts, and that no amount of supposed sanitary or other
advantages derived from their working, can outweigh the evils
involved in their original enactment, their continuance on the
Statute-Book, and their practical administration.
The receipt of this Memorial was courteously acknowledged ;
and the Prime Minister engaged to bring it under the consideration
of his colleagues.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTIONS.
1. Thanks to the retiring President. — Resolved unanimously,
That the respectful and most affectionate thanks of the Conference
are due, and are hereby presented, to its late President, the Rev.
John Farkar, for the distinguished ability, and the uniform
urtesy, and zeal with which he has discharged his
;s, both during the Session of the last Conference and
the year.
ks to the Secretary. — Resolved unanimously. That
thanks of the Conference be presented to the Rev. Dr.
his able and acceptable services as the Secretary of the
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3. The EohPresidenCs Official Sermon, — Resolved unani-
mously, That the cordial thanks of the Conference be presented to
the Ex-President, the Rev. John Farraii, for the able and
impressive Sermon which he delivered in the Oldham-Street
Chapel, on Sunday morning, July 30th.
4. The PresidenCa Sermon. — Resolved unanimously, That
the respectful thanks of the Conference be presented to the
Rev. Dr. James, the President, for the eloquent and powerful
Sermon which he delivered in the Oldham-Street Chapel, on
Sunday evening, July 30th.
5. The EjS'Presidenfa Charge. — Resolved unanimously. That
the hearty thanks of. the Conference be presented to the Ex-
President, the Rev. John Farrar, for the wise, practical, and
most valuable Charge delivered by him to one division of the
newly-ordained Ministers ; and that he be earnestly requested to
publish it.
6. The Hev. Dr. Jobsotts Charge.^^Resolyed unanimously,
That the very respectful thanks of the Conference be presented to
the Rev. Dr. Jobson, for his able, eloquent, and most appropriate
Charge delivered to the second division of the newlyr-odained
Ministers ; and that he be earnestly requested to publish it.
7. The Rev. W. B. Pope's Fernley Lecture. — Resolved
unanimously. That the cordial and respectful thanks of the
Conference be presented to the Rev. W. B. Pope, for the very
able, learned, and evangelical Discourse delivered by him at the
Fernley Lecture, on Tuesday evening, July 25th.
8. Thanks to John Fernley^ Esq. — The Trust Deed of
Trinity Hally Southport, having been presented by Mr. Fernley
to the Conference, through the Ex- President, whereby that
building is conveyed for the education of Ministers^ daughters, it
was resolved unanimously. That the cordial thanks of the Con-
ference be presented to Mr. Fernley for his munificent gift.
9. September District Meetings of I87I. — Resolved unani-
mously, lliat at the next September District Meetings either an
entire day, or, at least, a special Session, shaU be devoted by the
Ministers to prayer and conversation on the work of God.
10. Michaelmas Fast^Day of I87I. — Resolved unanimously.
That the next Quarterly F&st-Day shall be made a day of special
humiliation and prayer, in reference to the revival of the work of
God.
11. Nomination of Ministerial Members of Connemonal
Committees. — It is resolved, That a Committee be appointed by
the Conference, to consist of twelve Ministers, togetheriwith an
officer of each department, for the purpose of nominating to the
Conference the Ministerial members of the Connexional Com-
mittees of Management.
12. Suggestions from District Meetings. — It is resolved, That
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the Convener of the Conference Committee on Memoriak fit>m
Circuits and Suggestions from District Meetings, is authorised to
obtain, immediately after the Annual District Meetings, from the
Secretaries of the District Committees, copies of any Suggestions
which may have been made, and that nothing shall be deemed to
be a Suggestion of a District Meeting but what is recorded in
answer to the Question on the subject in the District Minutes.
The Rev. Fuancis W. GBEEVEsis appointed the Convener of
the Committee referred to.
13. Lay-Members of District Committees to he summoned
by the Chairman. — It is resolved, That, in future, the Chairmen
of Districts shall be required to send a circular to the Lay
Members of the District Committee, requesting their attendance
on the Wednesday, and, if necessary, on the Thursday, in the
week of the Annual District Meeting, and specifying the business
that will be brought forward.
In order to the carrying out of this Resolution, the Superin-
tendents of Circuits are required to furnish the Chairman of the
District with the names and addresses of the Circuit Stewards
immediately after the December Quarterly Meeting.
14. Methodism in France. — The Conference sanctions the
making of a Collection in our Chapels on behalf of our cause in
France, wherever our people, in their September Quarterly
Meetings, shall be disposed to grant such a Collection ; and it
directs that a letter from the Conference shall be sent to each
Superintendent, setting forth the grounds of this special appeal to
the kindness of our people, with a view to its being read at the
September Quarterly Meetings.
15. It is resolved. That the Annual Meetings of the several
District Committees shall be held between the 12th and tho 19th
of May, I872, with the exception of the Lincoln, Hull, North
Wales, South Wales, Isle of Man, and Zetland-Isles Districts.
STANDING ORDERS.
1. Home-Missionary Ministers. — (1.) At each Financial
District Meeting a return shall be made, from each Circuit in
which a Home-Missionary Minister is stationed, of the sum con-
tributed by the Circuit to the Home-Mission Fund, and of the
cost of such appointment to the Home-Mission Committee;
according to the " Regulations for the employment of Home-
Missionary Ministers '' adopted by the Conference of 1859.
(2.) The Conference directs that a special inquiry shall be
made at the May District Meeting, whether the Regulations for
the employment of Home- Missionary Ministers, adopted by the
Conference, have been faithfully observed in the Circuits to which
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Home-Missionary Ministers are appointed ; and that a Report in
each case shall be made to the Conference.
2. Candidates for Ordination. — The Conference directs that
Candidates for Ordination shall, at or before the May District
Meeting, preach before three Ministers of the District, who shall
report to the Meeting.
3. Preachers on Trial. — (1.) The Conference, having been
informed that in several Circuits the Preachers on Trial have
very rarely an opportunity of receiving the Lord's Supper, resolves
that, in compliance with a former injunction on this subject, the
Superintendents be required to make the necessary arrangements,
in their Circuit-Plans, for securing to their junior Colleagues
proper facilities for partaking of this holy Sacrament. (2.) When-
ever it shall be found to be practicable. Preachers on Trial shall
preach during the District Meetings.
4. Candidates for Admission on Trial. — ITiose Preachers
who are recommended for admission on Trial shall preach in tlje
presence of at least three of the Ministers of the District Com-
mittee, (at or about the time of its Annual Meeting in May,) to
be selected by the Chairman, exclusively of the Superintendents
by whom the Candidates respectively are proposed ; and a special
report of the Sermons shall be made in the District Meeting, and
immediately forwarded in writrng to the London Committee of
Examination.
5. Attendance of Ministers at Official Meetings.^^Mistakes
having arisen on this subject, the Conference deems it proper and
necessary to declare, that all the Ministers and Preachers on Trial
appointed to a Circuit have a constitutional right to take part as
members in our Leaders' Meetii^gs, and in all other ^flficial
meetings of the Circuits to whidh they are appointed.
6. Minor District Meetings. — In all cases m whicTi theliolding
of a Minor District Meering is rendered necessary, such Meeting,
except under the Regulation passed by the Conference in 1840
{Minutesy Vol. IX., p. 94), shall be held in the District in
which the accused party resides, the accused and the accuser
selecting respectively two Ministers from the said District, who,
with the Chairman thereof, shall constitute the Minor IMsfirict
Meeting.
Should either party refuse or decMne to choose two Ministers,
to act as members of the Meeting, the Chairman is empowered
and directed to nominate them, so that the number required by
rule may be made up.
7. Supply of Vacancies. — Instances having occurred in which
Superintendents and other Ministers, needing Circuit- supplies on
occasion of sickness and various casualties, have applied to the
President of the Conference without first taking counsel wkh the
Chairman of the District ; the Conference directs the brethren to
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return to the old plan of first communicating with the Chainnan
in every such case.
8: Liverpool Minutes, — - The Resolutions adopted by the
Conference in the year 1820, and usually called the ^^ Liverpool
Minutes,^^ besides being read and considered in the Annual
Meeting of each District Committee, (as our standing Regulations
require,) shall also be read at the Weekly Meeting of Ministers
in each Circuit, next following the September Quarterly Meeting ;
and the Chairman of Districts are directed to make inquiry
concerning the due observance of this regulation.
9. District Minutes. — The Chairmen of Districts are required
to procure three complete copies of the Minutes of the several
Annual and other Meetings of the District Committees, tran-
scribed according to the order of time in which such Meetings
shall have been held, and duly signed by the Chairman and
Secretary. One of these copies shall be inserted in the District
Records ; a second shall be reserved for the use of the Chairman
and Financial Secretary at the Conference ; and a third shall be
delivered to the Assistant-Secretaries, on the Wednesday pre-
ceding the Conference, and by them to the President during the
first week of each Conference, to be preserved, under his direction,
as a document appertaining to the Connexion. The several
copies of the last class shall be written on foolscap paper, that
they may be annually bound together in one volume.
10. Annual Return of Members in Society. — The number of
Members in Society, and of persons admitted on trial, as taken at
the March Quarterly Visitation in each year, and reported in the
Circuit Schedules presented at the District Meetings, shall be the
number returned on the Minutes of the following Conference.
1 1 . Circuit Schedules. — In order to bring the state and progress
of the work of God in every Circuit distinctly under the examina-
tion of the District Meetings, copies of the Printed Circuit
Schedules^ duly filled up, shall be annually produced, examined,
and considered. The Chairmen of Districts are made responsible
for the execution of this order. (See also Minutes for 1831,
Q. XXV. ; Vol. VII., p. 67.)
The Circuit Schedules containing the Returns of the Members
in Society are to be forwarded, immediately after the May
District Meetings, to the Rev. Alexander M*Aulay, 5, The
Grove, Stratford.
12. Schedules and Circulars on Connewumal Business. —
As it is obviously desirable that the Committees appointed by
the Conference to manage the several depai*tments of tne business
of the Connexion, in the intervals of its Session, should be
furnished with as much statistical information as possible on the
matters of business severally confided to their care, the Conference
authorises them, through their appointed Officers, to send, when
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they deem it expedient, suitable Circulars and Schedules to the
Superintendents, or to the Chairmen of Districts, as the case may
require; and directs the Superintendents and Chairmen duly to
return such Schedules properly filled up.
13. iMy- Members of Conneanonal Committees. — (1.) At the
Annual Meeting of each District Committee in Great Britain,
one Gentleman, being a member of the Society, shall be chosen
by the lay-members of the District Committee, to be a member of
the Committee of the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund, held
preparatory to the Conference; and the Gentleman so chosen
shall have the right to attend, and take part in the proceedings
of, the Annual Meetings of the Missionary Committee, the
Schools' Committee, the Chapel Committee, the Theological
Institution Committee, and the Education Committee, held pre-
paratory to the Conference.
(2.) In respect to the several Committees of the Connexional
Funds, it is resolved, that a certain number of lay gentlemen shall
retire annually by rotation, the same persons being ineligible for
immediate re-election, except in special cases.
14. Representative to the Stationing Committee. — The
Minister who shall be the Representative of each District to the
Stationing Committee shall be chosen by the united votes of the
Ministers and Laymen who are members of the District
Committee.
15. Division of Circuits. — Before District Committees con-
sent to the division of any Circuit, inquiry must be made
whether due attention has been paid to satisfactory arrangements
for the Trust-Estates affected by the proposed division, especially
in reference to any debts existing thereon.
16. Quarterly Fast-Days. — The days upon which the
Quarterly Fast, appointed by Uule, is to be observed throughout
the Connexion, for the following year, are, Fridays, October 6th,
December 29tli, March 29th, and June 28th.
17. Rule of 1797 concerning Admission of Members. — Mis-
takes having occasionally arisen respecting the meaning of the
Rule of 1797) on the subject of the admission of persons ' who
are on trial as members of our Society, the Conference deems it
necessary to repeat the statement, That it never was intended that
the names of all those who are on trial should be laid before a
Ijcaders^ Meeting for distinct and formal discussion ; but solely,
that if there be, in the opinion of a Leader, any reasonable
objection to the character and conduct of any person who is on
trial, such objection may be stated by him; and that, if the
validity of the objection be established to the satisfaction of the
Meeting, a Member's Ticket shall not be given to the person, so
objected to, at the Quarterly Visitation.
18. Trial of Members. — When a charge is brought against any
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Member resident in a place where no Leaders^ Meeting is statedly
held, the case shall be referred for investigation to the Leaders*
Meeting of the principal Society in the Circuit-town. The
Leader or Leaders, and the Society Stewards, of the Society of
which the accused is a member, shall be associated with the
Leaders^ Meeting for the purposes of the investigation.
19. Reading of the Pastoral Address in Society Meetings. —
The Superintendents are directed to appoint Special Society
Meetings to be held at the principal Chapels in their Circuits,
for the purpose of bavins the Pastoral Address read, and made the
subject of suitable remarKs and exhortations.
20. Contingent Fund, — In future, all payments on account of
Ordinary Deficiencies shall be made througn the medium of the
Financial Secretaries of Districts. The payments on account of
Home Missionaries are to be made directly to and by the
Treasurers of the Fund.
21. The Army. — The Chairmen of Districts are directed to
inquire of the Superintendents of Circuits iji which troops are
marched to Divine service in our chapels, the average number of
non-commissioned officers and men in attendance ; distinguishing
the number of members in Society. The returns given are to be
recorded in the District Minutes. If there be no military attend-
ance in the District, a note to that effect shall be inserted.
22. Conference Plan, — The Superintendents of those Circuits
in which the Conference may from year to year assemble, shall,
with the previous approbation of the President, (as already
required by rule,) complete and print, not later than the I5th
day of June in each year, a Plan of the order of preaching in the
principal chapels during the Session of the Conference ; and shall
also, on or before the above date, inform every person whom they
have appointed to preach in those chapels, of the time and place of
such appointment. And in order that the Plan thus prepared may
not be violated, to the disappointment of our friends, and to the
great inconvenience of other parties concerned, no Minister who
attends the Conference shall be at liberty to make an engagement
to preach, in any other Circuit, either on the Sabbath, or on any
other day, during the period appointed for the meeting of the
Conference, or of its various Preparatory Committees, at the time
for which his name shall be inserted on the Conference Plan.
23. The Chairmen of Districts are enjoined to make particular
inquiries at their Annual Meetings in reference to all the points of
Discipline specified in the first Article of the Answer to Q.
xxviii. in the Minutes of 1825.
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CONFERENCE OF 1872.
Q. XXIII. When and where shall our next Confeeence
be held ?
A. In London^ commencing on Wednesday, July Slst, 187^,
at Nine o''clock, a.m.
Signed in behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN H. JAMES, Presidmt,
LUKE H. WISEMAN, Secretary.
Manchester^ August lUA, I87I.
The Peesident'*s address is^ 21, Yonge Park^ Seven Sisters*^
Road, London^ N. ; and the Secretary'^s, 26, Highbury -Place ,
London^ N.
ORDER OF COMMITTEES FOR I872.
The Committees preparatory to the next Conference are
appointed to meet in London, as follows : (subject however, to
any change of the particular order, days, or hours, here specified,
which the President, giving due notice to the parties concerned,
may find it expedient to make :) namely,
1. Stationing Committee^ Tuesday, July 23rd, at nine a.m.
2. Auxiliary Fund Commitlee^ (p. 386,) Thursday,
July 25th, at half-past six p.m.
3. Kingswood and Woodhouse Grove Schools* Committee^
and Children's Fund Committee^ (pp. 369 — 371,)
Friday, July 26th, at nine a.m.
4. Annual Meeting of Trustees of New Kingswood and
Woodhouse Grove Schools^ Friday, July 26th, at
noon.
5. General Education CommUtee^ (p. 392,) Friday,
July 26th, at four p.m.
6. Theological Institution Committee of Review^ (pp. 387
— 389,) Saturday, July 27th, at nine a.m.
7. Annual Meetings of the Trustees of the Institution'
Houses^ Saturday, July 27ih, at noon.
8. The Lord's Day Committee, (pp. 393, 394,) Saturday,
July 27th, at three p.m.
9. Chapel-Committee of Review, (pp. 375, 376,) Monday,
July 29th, at nine a.m.
10. Home-Mission and Contingent Fund, (pp. 383, 384,)
Monday, July 29th, at four p.m.
11. Missionary Committee of Review, (pp. 367> 368,)
Tuesday, July 30th, at nine a.m.
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12 Board of Trustees for Chapels, Tuesday, July 30th,
at half-past four p.m.
It is proposed that the FfiRNLEir Lecture shall be delivered
on Tuesday Evening, July 30th, at 7 p-m,
N.B. 1. The Secretaries of the several Funds are directed to
meet in London, on Wednesday, July 24th, for the purpose of
preparing for their respective Committees the accounts of their
several departments.
2. The Assistant-Secretaries of the Conference, the Revs.
Henry W. Williams, Marmaduke C. Osbom, and Robert N.
Young, are directed to attend at the same time, for the purpose of
compiling from the District Minutes various lists, etc., which will
facilitate the business of the Committees, and of the subsequent
Conference.
3. The Chairmen of Districts are required to bring, or send, in
time for the meeting of the Secretaries of the several Funds, on
Wednesday, July 24th, perfect copies of the District Minutes,
including an account of the Numbers in Society in the several Cir-
cuits of their Districts, as taken at the March Visitation in 1872.
LIST OF GENERAL COLLECTIONS AND
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 1871-72.
The following are the usual and regular Collections which are
to be made in all our Circuits during the ensuing year ; viz., —
1. The private Donations in the Classes, on behalf of the
Worn-out Ministers^ and Minister^ Widows'* Auxiliary Fund,
shall be entered in the Class-Books at the next September Visita-
tion, and collected in the month of October, and forwarded at
once to the District Treasurer. (See Minutes of 1851, Q. xxvii.,
A. 2, Vol. XL, p. 664.)
2. The Private Subscriptions and Public Collections for the
New-Kingswood and Woodhouse- Grove Schools, etc., are to be
made in the early part of the month of November, I87I ; and
the amount, without any deduction on account of Educational
Allowances to Children, is to be immediately remitted to the
Rev. Frederick Payne, Bryn-yr-Haul, Mold, Flintshire, one of
the General Secretaries for the School-Fund. Each Superin-
tendent must also send to Mr. Payne a particular account of the
sums contributed to the Fund, and of all claims for Educational
Allowances in his Circuit, specifying distinctly the names of the
children for whose education the claims are made, the date, year,
and place of their birth, and the exact number of years during
which the allowance has been received.
3. The Annual Subscriptionsi due January 1st, and occasional
Donations, for the Wesleyan Theological Institution, are to be
solicited in every Circuit in the first or second week of January,
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1872; and forthwith remitted to the Rev. John Farrar,
Headingley^ Leeds. Post-Office Orders to he made payable in
Leeds. The Public Collection for the Theological Institution is
also to be remitted to the Rev. John Farrar.
4. The Annual Public Collections for the General Chapel
Fund are to be made, and Subscriptions solicited, in the month of
February, 1872 ; and the whole amount should be immediately
remitted to the Rev. Messrs. Bedford and Edwards, General
Secretaries, Oldham-Street Chapel^ Manchester,
5. The Yearly Collection in all the Classes is to be made, as
usual, at the March Visitation; and the money is to be paid at
the District Meetings in May.
6. The Private Subscriptions and Public Collections for the
Wesleyan Education Fund are to be made in the month of April,
1872; and the money is to be paid, at or before the May
District Meeting, to the Financial Secretaries, and by them remit-
ted, with the Circuit ListSy to the Rev. Theophilus Woolmer,
Lady Margaret- Roadj Kentish-Town, London, N.W,
7- The Private Subscriptions for the Mission-Fund are to be
received in all our Circuits, either weekly, monthly, quarterly, or
annually, as is most convenient to the Subscribers. The annual
Public Collections for that Fund are to be made in all our chapels,
' and other preaching-places, at the time of the Anniversaries of the
several Auxiliary or Branch Societies; or, where no Public
Meetings of that kind are held, in the month of May. The money
so raised must be remitted, through the District Treasurers, to
the General Treasurers, whose address is, Wesleyan Centenary
Hall, Bishopsgate-Street'Wiihin, London, E.C.
8. The Private Subscriptions for the Auxiliary Worn-out
Ministers^ and Widows^ Fund are to be solicited in the month of
May, 1872; and a list of Subscriptions is to be sent to the
Secretary, the Rev. Henry H. Chettle, VVoodhouse-Grove,
Apperley-Bridge, near Leeds, not later than the 30th of June.
(See Minutes of 1851, Q. xxviii.. Vol. XL, p. 666.) The
money is to be paid on or before the first day of the Conference to
the Financial Secretary of the District, and by him to Messrs.
Napier and Rattenbur^, the Treasurers.
9. The Collections in aid of the Home-Mission and Contingent
Fund, for the support and spread of the Gospel in Great Britain
and Ireland, are to be made in all our chapels and preaching-
places, not later than the second Sunday in July, 1872; but^
wherever practicable, before the May District Meeting, and in
connection with a Public Meeting, as recommended by the
Conference. Subscriptions and Donations are to be paid to the
Treasurers as early as possible*
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THE ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE
TO THE METHODIST SOCIETIES.
Dear Brethren,
According to our use and wont, we again offer to you our
annual greeting in the name of our great Head and Lord, and renew
the oft-repeated expressions of our confidence and love towards
you. And this, be assured, is with us no mere accustomed com-
pliment, or matter of ecclesiastical courtesy, but the observance
of an obligation as binding as it is congenial. For the pastors
and the people of Methodism stand to one another in a relation-
ship solemn and tender, — a relationship which is rooted in the
Cross, and the responsibilities of which stretch onward into
eternity. Yea, we are ** one body in Christ ; '"^ even in that
" unity of the Spirit " of which He is the blessed centre and
bond, and the final cause of which is " the glory of God the
Father."*' Hence we are ** members one of another ; "' — " lives
there in us all one soul ; ^ — our interests are the same ; and our
joys and sorrows are mutual. We cannot come together, there-
fore, for the passing under review of that great work which is so
dear to us and to you alike, without reiterating that '* ye are in
our hearts to die and live with you,'' and challenging afresh your
love and esteem at least for that work's sake. And now that,
after such review, we are returning to our respective spheres of
hallowed toil, we would salute you as Boaz did the reapers, and
say, " The Lord be with you." Do you give us their response,
"The Lord bl ess you."
Amongst the closing words of our last Address to you were
these : ** We are beginning an eventful year ; even as we write
these words the Ruler of all is altering the position of nations, and
inscrutably advancing His purposes by the strange ministry of con-
flict and blood.'* That forecast has been terribly justified. While
through the goodness of God we have ourselves, as a people,
continued to enjoy the blessings of national peace under a con-
stitutional and stable government, a war of gigantic dimensions,
between two of the greatest military Powers in Europe, has
shaken the Continent, stormed and overthrown some of its strongest
cities, and deluged many of its fair plains with blood. Nor,
when peace was at length re-established between France and
Germany, were the calamities of the former at an end ; for then
the flumes of a civil insurrection broke out, which laid much of
the capital of France in ashes, and which was only finally stayed
by the sacrifice of tens of thousands of its citizens. Happily,
we were kept as a nation from interference in this momentous
conflict : but it thrilled these Islands from end to end ; and, no
doubt, the engrossing occupation of our public thought and feeling
by it during the year has not been without its injurious influence
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upon the spiritual life of our own as well as other Churches, even
as it has unquestionably affected us in some other respects.
Notwithstanding, we are again permitted to report favourably
respecting all the external and material interests of our beloved
Connexion. Our various Institutions continue to show every sign
of health and vitality. Our missionarv operations, both Home
and Foreign, have been carried on with unabated efficiency and
success. Our Theological Institution, in its three Colleges, has
approved itself by its results, as ascertained by the Examinations,
and as witnessed by the bearing of the students throughout the
year. The Secretaries of our Chapel Affairs report that there
has been expended, during the year, in the erection of Chapels,
and the acquisition of other Trust-property, the sum of £228,364,
of which no less than £177' 483 has been freely contributed,
while £53,120 of former debt has been extinguished.
Our Sunday-schools were never more largely attended, or better
conducted. And with regard to our Day-schools there has been
shown a good measure of that quickened activity which we solicited
at our last Conference, in view of the new circumstances created
by the passing of the Elementary Education Act. ** One hundred
and forty-six new Schools were opened at Christmas last, which,
with three or four since opened, make a present total of nine
hundred and three Wesleyan Schools, of which about eight
hundred and fifly are receiving the benefits of Government
inspection and annual grants.^ When to all this it is added that
the number of our regular worshippers is increasing, that in most
Circuits the temporal comfort of ministers is receiving greater
consideration, and that, as a community, we are obviously advancing
in intelligence and in social influence, surely it were a conspicuous
and a culpable ingratitude, did we fail to mark these tokens of the
Divine benediction, or omit to praise Him by whose favour we
have been made to stand so strong.
But now, alas ! over against all this material expansion and out-
ward progress, and the cheering fact of an addition of nearly two
thousand members in our Foreign field, and of some thousands in
connection with the Affiliated Conferences, we have to place the
sad fact of a decrease in the number of our members at home.
And, in spite of all that may be said, and justly said, against the
fallacy of judging of our condition by this test considered singly,
we are persuaded that it is scarcely possible to exaggerate its
significance as the main index of our spiritual vitality as a people.
No : when we have made allowance for the exceptions which have
to be recognised in this as in all practical questions, nothing can
be better established than that there is a close relation between
our class-meetings and our religious life. The barometer is not
a surer test of changes in the atmosphere. Cause and effect are
no where more clearly connected. Hence we cannot but mourn
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over the report this year of a diminished number in our classes
as the sign of a spiritual depression operating upon our
Societies. Besides ; we have been wont to look upon the
returns from our classes as indicating the measure of our evan-
gelistic success. Viewed in this light, therefore, the return for
the past year awakens solicitude lest our efforts for the salvation
of souls should have been slackened.
Where then are we to look for the causes of lessened spiritual
vitality and feebler evangelistic action ? Is not one of them to be
found in that excessive devotion to secular business which absorbs
the whole week-day life of some of you, leaving you little time
for private or family devotion, and none for the week-even-
ing services; and which, by the time that Sunday returns,
has dissipated all your energies, so that you are indisposed for
any Christian work even on that day ? Is not another of them
discernible in the increase of luxury and of self-indulgence ; of
habits foreign to the ^^ hardness'^ which befits " the good soldier
of Jesus Christ,^ and indisposing you to works of faith and
labours of love ? And may not a third be detected in the growing
desire for amusement on the part of another section of you ; such
as, both in the degree to which you indulge it, and in the
questionable directions which it takes, is sadly at variance as well
with the ethics of the New Testament, as with our Methodist
traditions ?
Think not, brethren, while we allege these things against you,
that we hold ourselves blameless. That feeling is far from us.
On the contrary, we admit with shame, and, during our Con-
ference, have confessed with tears, that '^ both in preaching and
living ''^ we have fallen far short of our Ordination vows, and of
what the Chief Shepherd requires of us. On one point, indeed,
we are "confident:'' in regard to "doctrine'' we have continued
to " show uncorruptness." We have not been seduced from the
simplicity of the Gospel either by the Romanist or the Rationalist
influences of the day. In the Methodist pulpit there has not yet
appeared what is called a " developed " theology, but "that" only
which ye have " heard from the beginning." We still " preach
Christ," as against those ^ho preach science and philosophy :
we preach " Christ crucified^ as against those who misplace and
exaggerate the Incarnation. Yet, alas ! while our orthodoxy has
thus been maintained, we have to humble ourselves because of the
too frequent coldness with which we have preached the Gospel
unto you, and because we have felt so little of that longing for
souls which is the best ministerial endowment, and the surest
note of an apostolic succession. Nor, out of the pulpit, have we
at all seasons adequately " watched for your souls, as those that
must give account." While we have not neglected the work of
Pastoral Visitation, we m^ wn greater diligence in it.
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We have not cared for the young of our flocks with all the
assiduity and the tenderness which they justly claim from us. As
we contemplate the New-Testament ideal of the Christian
ministry we feel abashed. We stand rebuked also as we call to
mind the fervent piety and the heroic labours of our ministerial
fathers, the early Methodist preachers. Yes, brethren, we join
you in that humiliation before God to which the spiritual state
of our Connexion calls us. We unite with you in the common
confession ; and may God, even our own God, and the God
of our fathers, hear and forgive us as we thus together cry and
plead,
'' Our mou(h as in the dust we lay,
And still for mercy, mercy, pray :
Unworthy to behold Thy face.
Unfaithful stewards of Thy grace,
Our sin and wickedness we own,
And deeply for acceptance groan."
And now, returning to our sacred work for another year, we
resolve, on our part, God being our Helper, to be '^ in labours
more abundant^ We will endeavour to devote ourselves more
singly to the grand aim of Methodism in spreading Scriptural
holiness through the length and breadth of the land ; to ^^ give
ourselves continually to the word of God and to prayer.*^ We
will *' study to show ourselves approved unto God, workmen that
need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.'" In our
Eublic teaching we will not '* offer unto the Lord of that which
as cost us nothing : ^ we will bring ^< beaten oil^ into the sanctuary.
By a more luminous ^* manifestation of the truth " we will seek
more strongly to ** commend ourselves to every man^s conscience
in the sight of Grod.^ We determine also, by the grace of God,
to give a more watchful oversight to the objects of our pastoral
care. We will strive to keep a stricter eye on those members of our
Societies who remove from place to place; and, following the
example of the Chief Shepherd, we will go after such as wander
into the wilderness, if haply we may find and restore them. On the
children of our families and congregations we resolve to bestow
a more kindly and a more strenuous attention. And since we
know that the pastoral office is of small power except as it is
enforced by holiness of life, we will endeavour to cultivate a
deeper personal piety ; striving to be ^^ examples of the believers
in word, in conversation, in charity^ in spirit, in faith, in purity.^
Brethren, for the carrying out of such resolutions as the fore-
going, we shall need your prayers. Let us have them. If the
Apostles themselves were dependent on the supplications of the
Church, how much more are we ? Then ** suffer the word of
exhortation ^ with regard to your own spirit and action during
the coming year. Seek to acquire, as being of supreme impor-
tance, a more marked spirituality of character. Come more fully
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under *' the powers of the world to come.'*^ Secure more time
for private devotion. ** Search the Scriptures," in the use of all
available helps to a better understanding of them. Be more
regular in your attendance at the class-meeting, and prepare for
it by a more studious self-examination. Love the house of the
Lord : and show that love by going to its week-day services ; not
only when the word is preached, but also when the prayer-meeting
is held.
By such a diligent observance of the appointed conditions, seek
to grow in grace and in the knowledge and love of Christ. Strive
thus to leave the lower levels of the spiritual life and to rise to
its higher planes, whereon you shall breathe a freer air and be
braced for greater activity. It will be your wisdom so to do ; it'
will enhance greatly your own happiness. Gladness of heart,
assuredly, does not spring from the increase of ^* corn and wine: ^
it is the direct gift of God, and given in the measure of our
fellowship with Him.
But it is also in order to your greater religious influence and
usefulness that we exhort you to this closer walk with God.
Your deeper piety would exert an immediate and a conspicuous
effect upon your families. It would purify, at the same time
that it sweetened, the streams of your domestic life. Your
children and the servants of your households would be blessed
through your quickened religious earnestness. It would also
affect beneficially all your social relations. Not driving you into
sourness and severity, it would yet preserve you from that neutral
bearing in the intercourse of life which is both so cowardly and
so mischievous. It would, moreover, interpenetrate and sanctify
all your commercial dealings ; leading you to *' provide things
honest in the sight of all men,^' and rendering you incapable of
the wild speculation which has of late years wrought us such harm
and loss. Still further, and notably, this deepened piety would
blessedly freshen and stimulate the whole of your Church-life.
You would then ask more frequently, in relation to its work,
** Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do ? '^ You would be more
ready to deny yourselves, and to take up your cross, by visiting
the poor and the sick, by teaching in the Sunday-school, by
carrying the Gospel to neglected populations, or by some other
form of direct Christian activity. Feeling the supreme importance
of this work, you would not allow yourselves to be so pre-occupied,
even by your duties as citizens and members of the commonwealth,
as to be unable to attend to it. In view at once of the world's
urgent need and of your own obligations to the Saviour, you would
not — could not — " stand all the day idle."" Wherever you beheld
ignorance ancl sin, you would hear the challenge, ^^ The Lord
hath need of '' ^ " whatsoever your hand found to do,"'
you would * "^ might''
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So then, brethren, in concluding, we once more *^ commend you
to God, and to the word of His grace."" And do Thou, O blessed
Spirit, Lord and Giver of life, whom by our sin and lukewarmness
we have justly displeased, return and visit our Zion with the
more copious baptisms of Thy grace! *^Our fathers have
declared unto us the noble works that Thou didst in their days,
and in the old time before them.^ Come down upon us as Thou
didst upon them. Give tongues of fire to us Thy servants, that
we may proclaim the Gospel with " words that burn,*" Inspire
us with that love of God and man which is kindled at the Cross.
And be as " the dew unto'^ all our ** Israel,^ that it ** may grow
as the lily, and cast forth its roots as Lebanon:^' that its
*^ branches may spread, and its beauty be as the olive-tree, and
its smell as* Lebanon.*" Wilt Thou not revive us again ? Wilt
Thou not fulfil that ^'promise of a shower "'* which has descended
upon us during our Conference in drops so refreshing? O let
this be as one of " the years of the right hand of the Most High !*"
Grant us to see thousands of souls added unto the Lord. And
not on us only but on all the thirsty land let Thy grace be poured
out. Let everjr one of the Churches of Christ, along with our-
selves, have to rejoice over an unprecedented prosperity. Amen.
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN H. JAMES, President.
LUKE H. WISEMAN, Secretary.
Manchester^ August 10/A, 187L
THE ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE IRISH CONFERENCE,
1871, TO THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1871.
Revebend and beloved Brethben,
As a body of Christian ministers, placed under the deepest
obligation to the piety, wisdom, and self-sacrificing devotion of
those whose successors we are, we cannot but feel touched by
your kindly allusion to ** manly forms no longer to be seen among ^^
you, and to ** voices now still in death.^ For the memory of our
fathers we cherish the most reverent affection ; and while we
inherit from them a devoted loyalty to the Constitution and laws
of Great Britain, and a cordial and, we trust, undying attachment
to British Methodism, we hail with unaffected pleasure and thank-
fulness your Answer to our Address of last year. For the
character of that reply, too, we are grateful ; since it renews the
expression of your love for Irish Methodism, encouragingly
approves of our efforts, sympathises with us amid the difficulties
which our peculiar field of labour presents, and congratulates us
upon the measure of success with which the Lord of the harvest
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has been pleased to crown our labours for the promotion of His
glory.
It is to us a cause of unfeigned joy that you are able to report
progress in every department of your work, but especially that
you have been cheered by many cases of clear conversion, and of
godly edification, and by a goodly ingathering of precious souls
to your ecclesiastical fold. In progress like this you have the
surest indication of the approval and presence of the Shepherd
and Bishop of souls, and the most unequivocal demonstration that
the Gospel as ministered by you is not " in word only, but also
in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance.*^
*^ The Lord God of your fathers make you a thousand times so
many more as ye are, and bless you as He hath promised."*^
In your Educational efforts we cannot but feel the most profound
interest. We believe that next in importance to the Church is
the School ; and in your recognition of the principle that every
child has a right to education, and that no education is complete
without religion, — in your unconquerable purpose to supply
religious instruction to all young persons who may be brought
within the sphere of your influence, —and in the rapid multiplica-
tion of your Sunday and Day schools, we see the dawning of a
brighter day than has ever yet shone upon your churches and
your nation. In this department of your work we emphatically
wish you **God speed ;^ and we earnestly pray that, whatever
may be the regulation of the State in regard to both primary and
university education, the day is not far distant when every young
person within the vast empire of Great Britain shall be not only
secularly but scripturally instructed.
In regard to National Education in Ireland, our views are
unchanged. Considering the political and religious animosities
which, unhappily, divide our population ; the persevering efforts
of both priests and demagogues to keep those animosities alive ;
the purpose of the emissaries of Rome to bring into Papal bondage
the intellect and the heart of the nation ; and the ameliorating
and elevating influences already exerted upon the masses of the
people by the existing National Schools; we believe that the
present system of National Education is the best that could be
devised. Its declared object is combined secular and separate
religious instruction ; and while it affords every reasonable facility
for imparting religious knowledge, it does so without either
abetting error^ or infringing liberty of conscience, or interfering
with just parental authority. Some anomalies have indeed crept
into the administration of the system, by which special favours
have been granted to Romish institutions, but these are exceptional,
and will, we trust, be removed by the firm and impartial inter-
ference of the Imperial Parliament. We trust you will be mindful
^f us in this matter ; and that when eflTorts, now in contemplation.
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shall be made to Romanize the education of our people, you will
give us the aid of your powerful influence in endeavouring to
maintain the present system.
We are deeply thankful to Almighty God to be able to report
very favourably of the Methodist College, Belfast. It continues
to maintain its high character for educational efficiency; the
number of its scholars and students increases, and many of its
alumni bid fair for extensive usefulness in our Church. For
having so kindly continued to us the services of the Rev. William
Arthur, M.A., we are deeply grateful. These services, rendered
so cheerfully, faithfully, and efficiently, have been of inestimable
value to the Institution over which he has so ably presided ; and
now that the term of these services closes, and that, in view of the
necessities of your own work, you have need to recall him, we part
from him with regret, and with feelings of the highest esteem and of
the deepest fraternal affection. Earnestly do we pray that our
Divine Master may long spare him to labour for the good of our
common Methodism and of our common Christianity. The Com-
mittee of the College nominated, and the Conference has appointed,
the Rev. Robert Crook, LL.D., as Mr. Arthur's successor. In
him we have the fullest confidence ; and we are persuaded that
his talent, scholarship, industry, and long experience in teaching,
afford ample guarantees for the satisfactory discharge of the duties
imposed on him by his present appointment. For the generous
response of your people to the appeal of our beloved brother,
Dr. Scott, in behalf of the funds of the College, we feel deeply
indebted ; and we earnestly pray that this fruit may abound to
their account, and that it may be " an odour of a sweet smell, a
sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.""
Through the mercy of God, and by the marvellous over-ruling
of His providence, we have during the year eryoyed an unwonted
freedom from political agitation. Though the startling events on
the Continent of Ei\rope with which the year opened seemed
ominous of evil for Ireland, and though many of our deluded
countrymen, in anticipation of the success of the French arms
and the triumph of the Papacy, appeared ripe for disloyal mani-
festations and rebellious uprising; yet, with the exception of
agrarian crime, happily confined within certain limited districts of
our island, seldom have we had a year of more popular quiet. The
victories of Prussia, the triumphal entry of Victor Emmanuel into
Rome, the fall of the temporal power of the Pope, the earnest
protests of intelligent and influential Roman Catholics on the
Continent of Europe against the dogma of Infallibility, have done
more to keep the bigoted and disloyal among us in peace, than
could have been accomplished by any number of penal laws or
military forces. May this be the harbinger of dispassionate
religious inquiry on the part of our Roman Catholic fellow-country-
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men, and may they soon give the Gospel of Jesus as patient a
hearing as is accorded to it by many of their co-religionists in
Italy and Spain. Pray for us, brethren, " that God would open
unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ*"
amongst the erring and bigoted masses of this benighted and
superstitious land.
That our greatest work, the winning of souls to Christ, has not
been more successful, we deeply deplore. Nevertheless, we have
not been without visible evidence that the Lord has been with us.
Believets have been strengthened, comforted, and kept from the
corruptions that are in the world through lust ; gracious outpour-
ings of the Spirit and revivals of religion have taken place in
some of our Circuits ; many sinners have been converted ; and,
besides filling up the vacancies caused by the usual stream of
emigration from our shores, our Churches have been enlarged by
a small addition of members. For these results we are thankful.
But they do not satisfy us. We want more of the demonstration
of the Spirit. Our earnest cry is, "O Lord, revive Thy work l"^
For the new arrangement with regard to the Mission work in
Ireland we are grateful to the Missionary Committee. We feel
that this lays us under obligation to push forward with increasing
vigour the evangelization of our country ; and we are persuaded
that it will economize the pecuniary means at our disposal,
facilitate the augmentation of our agency, and enable us, by the
blessing of God, to effect more for our Church and for Christ
than we have hitherto been enabled to do ; while it will, if possible, .
strengthen the bonds by which Methodism in England and
Ireland is already so firmly united.
We have had pleasure in welcoming among us the Rev. John
Farrar, equally your beloved President and ours. In him we
have had a wise counsellor, and an able and courteous adminis-
trator; and to both ourselves and our people his public ministra-
tions have been very acceptable and useful. With him we have
also cordially welcomed the Ex-l^resident, the Rev, Frederick
J. Jobson, D.D., for whom we feel a deep and growing affection,
and whose kindly and generous interest in Irish Methodism we
can never forget. The Rev. George T. Perks, M.A., too, we
have rejoiced to see among us ; from whose valuable suggestions
and public services we have derived considerable profit. We
have had again to regret the absence of Dr. James, on account of
bodily affliction. But he has had our affectionate sympathy ; and
we trust that his health will be speedily and fully restored, and
that we shall at some future time have the privilege of welcoming
his presence among us.
We have appointed as our Representatives in your Conference
the Rev. Robinson Scott, D D., — whom we have also nominated
for your Delegation, — the Rev. Wallace M ^Mullen, and the
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Rev. William Gorman. These brethren know our affairs, and
will be able to communicate our views on such matteifi as may
arise respecting our mutual interests.
And now, after another season of affectionate fraternal inter-
course, and prayerful and profitable waiting upon God, and with
renewed consecration of ourselves to our Master, we go forth once
more to the great work of saving couls ; nor can we for a moment
doubt of success, while relying on the aid of the life-giving Spirit,
and while cheered by the promise of Him who has said, ** Lo, I
am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.**
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOSEPH W. M'KAY, Secretary.
Belfasty June 28M, 1871.
THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE. 1871. TO
THE ADDRESS OF THE IRISH CONFERENCE OF 1871.
Beloved Brethren,
We have heard of you, and of the work of God carried on by
you, from your annual Address and from your esteemed Kepre-
sentatives, with undiminished interest.
In replying to your communications, we forget not that our
intercourse with you dates from an earlier period than with any
other Conference, and that our relations towards you are peculiarly
close and binding. Your home and sphere of ministerial action,
moreover, like our own, are within the boundaries of our cohimon
country, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Of the great value of your labours, as a means towards the
elevation and happiness of Ireland, we have been long, and are
increasingly, convinced. There are evils which no legislation can
remedy, and which, we are persuaded, can be cured only by that
pure Gospel of our Saviour Christ which, we are glad to know,
you constantly and faithfully preach. Nor are we unaware that
the fruits of your blessed toil are to be found extensively in distant
lands, and largely in British colonies, greatly to the advantage of
their religious, social, and industrial interests. During our present
session we have been reminded by ihe honoured Representative of
the. Canadian Conference, that in the Body which he represents
there are nearly as many Irish-born ministers as there are in the
Irish Conference itself. It is very evident that the stream of
emigration to which you so frequently refer as your discouragement
and weakness, goes to enrich with Gospel-blessings other lands
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than yours. Irish emigration, we know, has been a mighty means
for the propagation of Romanism in its most bigoted and truculent
form. It is, therefore, some consolation to know that the Irish
Roman Catholic, with his hereditary antipathies to British con-
nection and Protestantism, is followed in his wanderings by the
Irish Methodist, with his intelligent admiration of English
institutions, and his love and practice of Bible truth. Let, then,
beloved brethren, the memories of what God hath wrought
through the dispersion of your Church-members since the days of
Philip Embury and Barbara Heck, cheer you under the bereave-
ments which you sustain by the removal of your spiritual children
to other shores.
We deeply sympathise with you in the anxieties which you
feel on the subject of Irish national education. We have our-
selves heard with anxious concern of the demands of the Romish
hierarchy and priesthood in Ireland for what they are pleased to
call " denominational education -^ and by which they mean a very
different system from that to which the same title is applied in
this country. So far as our own Day-schools are connected with
the English system, we may remind you that they are under lay
management, are unsectarian in their working, the rights of con-
science being scrupulously respected, while they have been
sustained mainly by free contributions and the pence of the
children. But by the " denominational education,"" asked for by
the Romish ecclesiastics for Ireland, is evidently meant a system
in which, while the State should provide nearly the whole of the
necessary funds, neither the State itself, nor even the Roman
Catholic laity, should have any power whatever in the government
of the schools, but that the Roman Catholic bishops should have
absolute authority in determining the educational course, in
selecting the books to be used, and in the employment and dismissal
of teachers. Against so arrogant a claim, — the like of which is
not now conceded in the most Romish of Continental States, — we
shall willingly unite with you in determined i)pnosition. Your
continued vigilance on this most important question, and on the
kindred one of Irish university education, is worthy of all com-
mendation, and we trust will be continued without intermission.
Sleepless watchfulness is needed in the presence of a crafty and
unscrupulous foe, and in view of the symptoms of defection in
places from which a faithful resistance ought reasonably to be
expected. Shall the exigencies of English parties constitute once
more the favourite opportunity of Irish Popery ?
In the remarkable success of the Belfast College we greatly
rejoice. We are the more gratified at its prosperity, inasmuch as
we deemed it expedient to recall to England its first Principal,
our beloved brother, the Rev. William Arthur, A.M. It would
be to us a matter of serious concern if any action of ours should
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injuriously affect this new and important institution of Irish
Methodism. It is plain, however, that Mr. Arthur has so
successfully fulfilled bis mission, that he can now safely commit
the work in which he has been so usefully engaged to other hands.
We are pleased to hear that you have found so competent a
successor to him in the Rev. Robert Crook, LL.D. With his
scholarly reputation we have been long familiar ; nor do we forget
the ability with which he represented you in our Assembly at
Leeds five years ago.
With regard to ourselves, the year has been a remarkable one
in our relation to the question of primary education. The
Elementary Education Act of I87O has had the effect of giving a
great impetus to the establishment of Wesleyan Day-schools ; so
that the unprecedentedly large number of one hundred and forty-
six new Schools have been called into existence during the last
twelve months. The supply of pupil-teacher candidates for our
Normal Institution promises to be so large, that we have deter-
mined to establish a new Training College, for female teachers, at
Battersea, near Londota. We have now in Great Britain eight
hundred and eighty-nine Day-schools, with one hundred and fifty
thousand seven hundred and sixty-five scholars, and five thousand
five hundred and forty-one Sunday-schools, with six hundred and
thirty-eight thousand- six hundred and six scholars.
Notwithstanding the gratifying progress which we are able to
record in connection with Schools and Chapels, we are deeply
pained and humbled to have to report an actual decrease'in the
number of persons meeting in class. We make no attempt to
explain away the significance of this sad fact, or to offer self-
satisfying reasons that the retrogression is more apparent than
real. We deem it wiser, and more Christian, to humble ourselves
before God, to confess unfaithfulness, and to seek forgiveness for
the past and Divine help for the future. While making this
acknowledgment, our sorrow is alternated with thankfulness, as we
learn that you have been enabled to report an increase of members,
and that we have also an increase upon our Foreign Missionary
stations.
We have given to your Representatives the hearty and brotherly
welcome to which, we believe, both you and they are entitled.
Dr. Robinson Scott'^s face is now a familiar one upon our platform ;
the Rev. Wallace M*Mullen we have had the pleasure of seeing,
as one of your Representatives, on two or three previous occasions ;
and the Rev. William Gorman we are glad to hail as a new friend.
These brethren, with our own Delegation and their companions,
will be able to tell you how blessed a Conference we have had
under the able and courteous direction of our beloved President,
the Rev. John H. James, D.D. They will testify how, in con-
nection with a case of discipline, we have re-asserted our deter-
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mination to retain intact the institution of the class-meeting, and
how full of hope and confidence we are with regard to the future
of our beloved Methodism both at home and abroad. It is surely
no time for despondency when Providence is opening for us '* great
doors and effectual/' and even Rome itself has thrown open her
gates for the entrance of the Gospel as preached by us.
And now, beloved brethren, we commend you once more to
God and the word of His grace. May the Lord God of your
fathers be with you, and bless your Gospel labours more and more
to the evangelization of your native land !
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
LUKE H. WISEMAN, Secretary.
Manchester^ August lUA, I87I.
ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE WESLEYAN-
METHODIST CHURCH IN CANADA, 1871, IN CON-
NEXION WITH THE BRITISH CONFERENCE, TO THE
CONFERENCE IN ENGLAND, 1871.
Reverend Fathers and Brethren,
Your truly interesting and encouraging Address has afforded
us heartfelt satisfaction. The facts you state have excited our
gratitude and animated our faith ; and the sentiments you express
remind us of the ever-grateful truth that Methodism is the same
in doctrine, spirit, and power on both sides of the Atlantic.
This unity pervades all branches of the Methodist family ; and,
in proportion as the spirit of primitive Methodism prevails in
each of these branches, the circumstantial divergencies which
have separated them appear more and more insignificant, and the
spirit of entire oneness increases in strength. So strong and
general has this spirit become in Canada, that resolutions have
been adopted by the Conferences of several Methodist bodies in
favour of their consolidation into one United Methodist Church ;
and Representatives have been appointed by them respectively to
meet in a United Committee, which has agreed upon and
recommended certain general principles of union. There is
reason to hope that the time is not remote when the isolated and
often conflicting exertions of the several sections of Methodism
shall be combined and united into one communion, in the Divine
work of spreading Scriptural holiness over the land.
While, as you state, the public mind in England and through-
out Europe has been agitated by a bloody war on the part of two
great nations, which has called forth the noblest expressions of
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British sympathy and benevolence in behalf of the many
thousands of the wounded and dying, the people of Canada have
enjoyed perfect external and internal peace; and we devoutly
hope that all misunderstandings between Great Britain and the
United States will be so adjusted as to give assurance of the
continuance of peace, not only throughout the continent of North
America, but between the two great nations of the Anglo-Saxon race.
The increasing population and multiplying settlements of this
country, and the addition to our Dominion of the Provinces of
Manitoba and British Columbia, impose new and large contribu-
tions upon our labours and the liberality of our people ; but in
accordance with the aggressive character of our system, and
impelled, we trust, by the missionary spirit of our Divine
Christianity, animated, moreover, by the example of our fore-
fathers and the experience of the past, we are resolved to keep
pace with the progress of the population, to follow the new settlers
into the wilderness, to comfort them in their loneliness, and guide
them in their pathway to the rest of a better home ; whilst, at the
same time, we seek to strengthen and build up the work of God
in our growing cities, towns, and older settlements.
During the past year seven of our ministerial brethren have
been removed from the ranks of the Church militant to those of the
Church triumphant — testifying in death, as they had done in
life, that the Gospel is '^ the power of God unto salvation to
every one that believeth ; '' — but our ranks have been increased
by the ordination of twenty-one labourers to the full work of the
ministry, and the reception of forty-five new labourers on trial,
making our present number of ministers six hundred and thirty-
three, whilst the present membership of our Church, irrespective
of congregational hearers, amounts to sixty-six thousand seven
hundred and ninety-nine, being an increase of two thousand one
hundred and eleven over that of the preceding year.
All our Institutions have advanced during the year, as have
the means of supporting and extending them by the increased
liberality of our people, whose pious exertions to sustain the
cause of Missions, to support the ministry, and to erect suitable
places of worship, are beyond all precedent, as they are beyond
all praise.
In our various labours we have been greatly assisted and
encouraged by the counsels and labours of our beloved President,
the Rev. William Morley Punshon, M.A. The experience of
another year has only deepened our sense of the greatness of our
obligations to you for permitting him to remain among us ; anu
any language we can employ would fail to express our estimate of
his varied gifts, his administrative talents, his powerful ministra-
tions, his generous sympathies, his extensive travels, and his vast
labours. We and our people, and many of other religious per-
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suasions, have deeply sympathised with him in the heavy domestic
affliction through which he has been called to pass, whilst we have
thankfully admired the resignation and persevering activity with
which he has sustained it.
In accordance with your permission, we have re-elected Mr.
Punshon as our President for the present year ; and we have, by
the same mode of ballot, nominated him for appointment as our
President for the next year. According to our expressed wish at
our last Conference, our respected brother, the Rev. George
R. Sanderson, has been appointed Co-Delegate for the present
year; and we have nominated our honoured brother, the Rev.
John Borland, for appointment as Co-Delegate for the next year.
We have also appointed Mr. Punshon as our Representative to
convey to you our respectful salutations, and the expression of our
unabated affection, and to communicate to you full information in
regard to our affairs, and the state and prospects of the work of
God in our land. We only express the strong wishes of our
people and of our country at large, when we earnestly hope that
Mr. Punshon may long be permitted to live and labour in Canada.
Reverend fathers and brethren, your own Address, the love and
harmony which have characterised all the proceedings of the
present session of our Conference, the state and wants of our
country, together with our own vows and obligations, impress us
with the determination to consecrate ourselves afresh to the great
soul-saving work in which our fathers have so faithfully led the
way, and for which alone we desire to labour, live, and die.
Knowing that our whole power with men for good depends upon
our power with God, that our strength and spirit in this work
result from our dwelling in God, and God dwelling in us, we give
ourselves anew to Him who gave Himself for us, we seek to be
filled with the love and commission of Christ, we implore a fresh
baptism of the Holy Ghost, that we may be mighty through God
in conflict with the principalities and powers of darkness, that we
may be successful in bringing many sons to glory, and in difliis-
ing throiighout the land the truth as it is in Jesus — the sure
foundation of law and liberty, the essential element of true civili-
zation and happiness.
One with you in the great work of the world^s salvation, we
entreat the aid of your intercessions, while we pray that the
richest benedictions of grace and wisdom, of love and power, may
crown your labours with abundant success.
Signed by order and on behalf of the Conference of the
Wesleyan-Methodist Church in Canada, assembled at
Belleville^ Qnty on the ^5tk day o^ June, li^71»
A. SUTHERLAND, Secretary.
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THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1871
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE WESLEYAN-METHODIST
CONFERENCE IN CANADA. 1871.
R£V£R£ND AKD D£AK BRETHREN,
We greet you in the name of the Lord, and pray that God
may speed your efforts to diffuse abroad the savour of Scriptural
truth and holiness. Your Address, so expressive of ^' unabated
affection '" for us, and of your determination to consecrate your-
selves afresh " to the great soul-saving work in which our fathers
led the way,^^ was received and read with devout thankfulness to
God. It comforted us with the assurance that, amid many
changes in the nations and the Churches around us, you are
unchanged in spirit, in desire, and in love to us. We have our
parentage and our purpose ; and we rejoice that your heart is as
ours, that you are resolved by God's grace to be true to the spirit
and the pattern of service set for us by those into whose labours
we have entered.
The presence among us of your highly-esteemed President and
Representative, the Rev. William Morley Punshon, M.A., has
called up within us stirring memories of the days when he was yet
with us. To say that he has been welcomed by us is to say little.
We have rejoiced over him with great joy as a brother beloved.
We are not surprised at your high appreciation of his talents, and
labours, and personal qualities ; and we fully share with you that
heartfelt sympathy which you have expressed with him in '^ the
heavy domestic affliction through which he has been called to pass.^^
Mr. Punshon^s eloquent address gave us an impressive view of
the extent of your field of labour, with its imperative necessities,
of the difBculties and dangers of your enterprise, and of your high
resolve to brave every danger, to grapple with every difficulty ;
and, while building up the work of God in cities and the older
settlements, ^^ to follow the new settlers into the wilderness,^^ and
show to them the path of salvation. To sustain and exemplify
the aggressive spirit of Methodism is one of our primary duties.
We trust that the relations of Canada with England will remain
long undisturbed, and especially that the relations between British
and Canadian Methodism will become more and more close,
affectionate, and mutually helpful. On the subject of Methodist
union, we echo the sentiments of your Representative, — that " it
is a very desirable thing if it could be accomplished without any
sacrifice of principle, and with every sacrifice of prejudice and
* crotchet.^^ And though the consolidation of 'the several branches
of Methodism into one United Church may not be expected to
take place soon, and by some may not be desired ; yet we deem it
most desirable, if we read the signs of the times aright, that they
should draw as closely together as they possibly can. Men who
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preach the same soul-saving truths, and seek to inspire the same
spiritual life and joy, should not allow minor shades of opinion to
place them before the world in the attitude rather of opponents
than of allies.
Your nomination of Mr. Punshon as your President for the
next year we cordially approve, and have appointed him accord-
ingly. In making this appointment, however, we feel it is due to
you to say, that we look for the return of Mr. Punshon to England
as soon as is consistent with his own sense of the obligations under
which he now lies. We also approve and accept your nomination
of the Rev. John Borland to be Co-Delegate.
We congratulate you on the increase of members which the
labours of the past year have brought to you, as well as on the
general prosperity with which the Lord has been pleased to
favour you. We also have been blessed during the past year with
tokens of the Divine approval, but have to mourn over a decrease
of members. While, however, we humble ourselves before God
on this account, we are not discouraged. We have, if possible,
stronger faith than ever in the Divine truths of the glorious
Gospel which we preach, in the Providence of God over His
Church, and in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life, the
promise of the Father, whom our exalted Saviour has sent down
for the quickening and salvation of men. Moreover, we have
been refreshed, and our faith has been stimulated, by the devo-
tional spirit which has prevailed during the sittings and the public
services of the present Conference ; by the earnest, importunate
prayers which have been offered; by the general and heartfelt
sympathy with the subject of these prayers which has been
expressed, and by the soul-stirring sermons which have been
preached. We have the assurance that God is in the midst of us,
and that He will prosper us in His holy work. Our resolve is to
preach the old truths, in that spirit of pure purpose and devoted
zeal which animated our forefathers. We agree with you that
^' the sure foundation of law and liberty, the essential element of
true civilization and happiness,"^ is obedience to the truth as it is
in Jesus, and the saving experience of the grace of the Gospel.
This has been strongly impressed upon us by the painful events
on the Continent of Europe during the last year. And, by the
help of God, it is our determination amid all changes and social
improvements to hold fast the old and pure doctrines of the
Gospel of Christ, and to teach that ^' God commandeth all men
everywhere to repent ^ and believe the Gospel, if they would
obtain His favour and eternal life.
We join with you in the confession of absolute dependence upon
God for the fruitfulness of our labours; and, while seeking in
prayer a richer baptism of the Holy Spirit upon our own families
•nd congregatior ^.ly implore the great Head of the
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Church to prosper you more and more in your endeavours to bring
sinners to Christ, and to build up the Church of the true and
living God.
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
LUKE H. WISEMAN, Secretary.
Manchester, August Wth, I87I.
ADDRESS OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1871 TO
THE FRENCH METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Reverend and dear Brethren,
Your Conference being now biennial, we have not been
favoured this year with your esteemed Address. We have heard,
however, from your respected pastor, the Rev. Emile F, Cook,
who is here in the place of a Representative, of your faith and
hope in God, of your earnestness and self-denying labours in the
Gospel, and of your continued loyalty to Methodism ; and we
hasten to assure you of our unabated love to you, of our brotherly
sympathy in the trials through which you have been passing, and
of our fervent desire that your whole nation may come out of its
sore and humiliating misfortunes, chastened, elevated, morally and
religiously improved by them.
We wish to assure you, also, that we have had you before us
during the long and terrible war that has pressed so awfully upon
your land. We have mourned that you haVe been subjected to
so many national miseries. We have learnt, too, how you have
stood to your posts, and pursued your ministry amid war, and
siege, and suspected patriotism. Y ou have taken your part with
the other Protestant Churches in the varied ministry of mercy
called forth by the occasion ; you have turned certain of your
churches and schools into hospitals for the sick and wounded ;
some of you have stood attached to them as their appointed chap-
lainSy and have nursed in them, as well as ministered the Word
of God ; others of you have had the delicate and difficult task of
ministering as Protestants in ^the presence of your Protestant
invaders, and though suspected, through your Protestantism, of
sympathy with these, have yet borne yourselves above such
suspicion. Your congregations in the South, happily saved from
the horrors of war, have made collections in their chapels in
behalf of the distressed, — themselves poor, yet out of their very
poverty doing their diligence to succour their suffering country-
men. All this, and more, we have learnt of your Christian
bearing during the crisis, and we thank God on your behalf for
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the grace He has given you both to do and to endure thus worthily
in His service.
As might have been anticipated, you have suffered throughout
your Connexion during the year. You have ordained two
ministers in these troublesome times, but in other respects you
have had a falling away. Your numbers have decreased, your
congregations have decreased, your educational establishments are
diminished, and are in difficulties, and your debts are swollen.
These things are discouraging, and to be lamented. We call to
our remembrance, however, how from the commencement of your
affiliated Conference, for nineteen years consecutively, you
prospered in all departments of your work. Even during the past
eventful year you have had many mercies. You have been able
to carry on your services with little interruption ; your property
has been wondrously preserved amidst a wide-spread devastation ;
your lives, also, have been graciously preserved. Amid your
many discouragements we see good ground for thankfulness and
renewed energy on your part. With patience and persevering
piety you will, through God's grace, in no long time, redeem all
you have lost, and go on to greater achievements in the future.
Principalities and powers have been shaken among you, the
political and social influence of the Romish priesthood has received
a shock from which it will never recover ; the prejudice of the
people against Protestant Christianity is much abated, and the
Evangelical Churches stand higher in the nation'^s esteem than
they have hitherto done. The way of the Lord in your land is
evidently being prepared, and your labours, it is to be hoped, will
henceforth be more successful in winning souls to Christ.
Our Conference, we are happy to say, has b6en most har-
monious. Our sittings have been pervaded by a sense of the
Divine presence, and our services have been seasons of gracious
influence. " The Lord of Hosts is with us ; the God of Jacob
is our refuge."
We, too, have to report a decrease in our numbers. After a
year of hard toil we have to show a falling away. This we feel
to be very discouraging. We hoped for growth, but behold
declension. But we humble ourselves under the mighty hand of
God, and seek renewed prosperity from Him. We lay hold of
His strength as the condition of a successful ministry, and hope
soon to see revival throughout our Connexion, and growth in all
our Circuits. Do you, beloved brethren, join us in these
exercises ; and we doubt not but we shall be permitted soon to
rejoice together over renewed successes.
These are days, brethren, in which it behoves us all to be wise
and vigilant in the discharge of our ministry. The times are
intensely secular, religious indifierence prevails among all classes,
a subtile scepticism constantly assails the truth, and undermines it
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in the minds of many; religious life languishes in all the Churches,
and the love of many waxes cold. And in these respects it is
worse with you than it is with us. Our position as ministers of
Christ is both difficult and exacting, and requires that we know
as soldiers to meet the enemy in the gate, and as shepherds to
keep the flock. As soldiers of Christ let us war a good warfare,
assailing sin in its very strongholds, and seeking to bring sinners
subdued to Jesus. As shepherds of the sheep let us prove our-
selves good shepherds, defending them from all attacks of the wolf,
and leading them to " the green pastures and still waters " of the
Gospel. "Preach the word,"" saith St. Paul to us "stewards of
the mysteries of God,'" and we would give heed to his exhorta-
tions as ever pertinent to our ministry — *' preach the word; be
instant in season, out of season ; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all
longsufTering and doctrine.**'
As to you, beloved brethren, like the witnesses in the
Apocalypse, you have long prophesied in sackcloth ; as those who
go forth weeping, bearing precious seed, you have long sown in
tears. Hitherto you have exercised your ministry in the face of
much opposition, despised of the multitude, harassed by the
priesthood, and barely tolerated by the State. But the day of
privilege at length dawns upon you. The time is coming, we
trust, when you shall enjoy equal rights with others, and when the
field shall be as free for you to preach in France, as it is for us in
England. Be faithful, then, to your trust ; watch for opportu-
nities of usefulness, and be instant in every good work. Let
your motto be, " Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,
saith the Lord;"'* and in His confidence you will not labour in
vain, nor spend your strength for naught. The state of your
finances is not the least of the difficulties you have to contend with
at present. We wish that more efficient help could be affi^rded
you, and that we were able to put you in a position to extend your
operations amidst the masses of your unspiritual countrymen.
What we can do, in addition, to what we have already done,
towards supporting and extending Methodism in France, will be
done cheerfully. Your nation knows the readiness of the English
people to help your countrymen in the privations brought on them
through the war ; you know how cheerfully and generously our
people joined in that most Christian charity; as to further help,
rest assured, that few calls will have a readier response from us
than that which comes from France, — the land once so famous in
Protestant struggle, now opening so widely to evangelical effort, '
and soon, we trust, to become obedient to a purer faitn.
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
LUKE H. WISEMAN, Secretary,
Manchester^ August 11 /A, 187L
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ADDRESS OF TH E CONFERENCE OF THE AUSTRALASIAN
WESLEYAN-METHODIST CHURCH, 1871, TO THE
BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1871.
Revebexd and deae Fathers and Brethren,
Assembled again in our annual Conference, we feel that one
of our foremost duties is that of giving expression to our hearty
fellowship with you in Jesus Christ. Your reply to our Address
of last year inspired us with gladness and thanksgiving, for your
cordial affection towards us, and for the honour which God has
given you as the parent of our afSliated Churches. We rejoice
in your order, faithfulness, and zeal, as the highest expression of
the purpose of God in raising up the Methodist Churches
throughout the world ; and our determination is to imbibe your
spirit and to follow your example. Hitherto we have endeavoured
to preach the same doctrines of Holy Scripture that you preach ;
to establish the same discipline in Australia that God has honoured
and blessed in England ; and to guard the securities we hold in
common with you, for conserving the purity of the glorious
Gospel of the blessed God. We regard the class-meeting as
essential to our integrity as Methodists, and believe that any
disregard of this means of grace would endanger the individual
experience and the Christian brotherhood, which, for a century
past, have kept us so much in harmony with Churches of the
apostolic age.
We regret to hear that you have still a heavy debt upon the
Missionary Society ; and it would be one of our highest joys to
take from you all future responsibilities of maintaining our
Missions in the South Seas. We much regret that at present this
is impossible. During the past year our colonies have, as you are
aware, suffered much from commercial depression. This depres-
sion is not likely soon to pass away. In New South Wales
many of our people have sustained heavy losses by disastrous
floods ; while, in the colony of Victoria, the prosperity of some of
the mining districts has passed away. If it were in our po^er, we
should rejoice not only to sustain the Missions we have now, but
to extend them into the large and populous island of New
Guinea : for the present, however, we must restrict our labours,
and implore your continued assistance, lest our Missions should be
jeopardised in those islands where God has crowned our work with
such wonderful success.
The commercial stagnation which has prevailed among us has
operated most prejudicially on our work in the young colony of
Queensland. There the brethren are crippled by want of means,
and are placed at a disadvantage alongside of other Christian
pioneers, by having to carry on their work without foreign aid.
A collection for Queensland has been made through the Colonies,
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which has produced about two hundred pounds, but we feel that
this sum is most inadequate to the requirements of our work in
that interesting colony.
Our difficulties in Australia cannot be appreciated without
considering that the increase of settlements among us entails
expenses upon our Societies, which are not felt in older countries.
The liberality of our people is severely taxed to provide the means
for the erection of chapels and parsonages in the larger number of
our Circuits ; and when these necessities of our home-work are
met, very little ability is sometimes left for claims beyond.
Nevertheless, we hold ourselves ready to do the utmost in our
power to make our Australasian Church a Missionary Church,
and to co-operate with you in sending the Gospel to "every
creature.""
We have to acknowledge with gratitude to God the favour He
shows us in raising up among us a number of promising young
men as candidates for the work of our ministry ; but we regret to
say that we feel the difficulty of making provision for married
ministers as fast as the usual probation is completed. In future
we shall have to proceed with the utmost caution in the selection
of probationers for the ministry.
We have also to thank God for an increase this year to our
Societies in the colonies of twelve hundred and fourteen members,
with three thousand on trial ; and we pray earnestly that our
present very cordial and united Conference may by His gracious
favour be followed by a year of much greater success in all parts
of our Connexion.
We deeply deplore the destructive conflict that is raging
between France and Prussia, and we pray earnestly that it may
please the King of kings to bring this calamity to a speedy end.
We trust that our legislators may be led by the wisdom of
Providence to preserve a strict neutrality, and that, as a nation,
our only business in connection with the war may be to contribute
towards the alleviation of suffering on either side.
Accept our very cordial acknowledgment of your readiness in
complying with our request to appoint our beloved brother, the
Rev. John Watsford, as our President; and we have now to
commend to your confidence the Rev. Benjamin Chapman, whom,
for his excellencies and valuable services to our Church, always
so cheerfully rendered, we hold in high esteem. We request that
you will be pleased to appoint him to be our President for the
year I872.
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
BENJAMIN CHAVMAN, Secrefart/.
Hobart'Town^ Tasmania^ January 30thy I87I.
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THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1871
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE AUSTRALASIAN CONFER-
ENCE, 1871.
Reverend and dear Brethren,
We greet you in the namp of the Lord Jesus, both yours and
ours ; and assure you of our unabated affection.
Your Address has given us much joy. We read with delight
of your unfaltering fidelity alike in preaching the pure Word of
God, and in exercising a godly discipline over the Churches
committed to your care. We are not unmindful of your zeal,
your fervid devotion, your patient endurance of trial. Your
difficulties are great; and your work must needs be one of
sacrifice.
Considering the recent commercial depression, and the con-
stant emigration to your shores of multitudes who will claim your
Home-Missionary efforts, it does not surprise us to learn that you
are unable at present to take the entire responsibility of maintain-
ing the Missions in the South Seas. We are pleased with the
evident tokens of your purpose to do so at your earliest opportu-
nity. It is with no desire to relieve ourselves of effi)rt, or to
burden you, that we have urged it, but solely to enable us to give
the aid pressingly demanded by other important Missions. We
regret that our own Missionary Society is obliged to limit its
grants, in consequence of the increasing demands upon its funds,
and the heavy pressure of its large debt. We must both be
content to do what we can rather than what we desire, in the
important field of labour opening to us in Fiji.
We rejoice to hear of the increase in the number of the
members of your Societies; and of the large number of
persons now on trial. These, dear bl'ethren, are the rewards
of your toilsome and self-sacrificing labour. Grounds for
thankfulness are also found in the number of promising
young men presenting themselves as candidates for the
ministry. It is scarcely needful to call your attention to the
necessity for great care in their selection, and for equal care in
affording them opportunities of culture in their earlier years.
We are much pleased to observe with how much practical sagacity
and prudence your Theological and Educational establishments
in the Friendly and Fiji Islands are conducted. We note the
comparatively inexpensive manner in which those establishments
are worked, and their admirable adaptation to the peculiar cir-
cumstances of the native populations.
With unfeigned pleasure we accede to your request, to appoint
th^ Rev. Benjamin Chapman to be the President of the Austra-
lasian Conference for the year 1872. Mr. Chapman has long
and deservedly held a place in our highest esteem. He has our
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entire confidence^; and y/e doubt not he will efficiently and
faithfully discharge the duties required of him.
The various institutions of our British Societies flourish. The
godly character, zeal, and liberality of our people are unabated.
We have signs of the life and wide-spread influence of Methodism
in England ; though we are compelled to mourn over a slight
diminution in the number of the members of our Society. We
have carefully laid this matter to heart. ^ Hopeful, we are as far
from discouragement as firom boasting. While not shrinking
from an honest confession of our own shortcomings and failures,
we cannot help seeing one cause of our apparent lack of denomi-
national success to be the revived activities ef all the Churches
of the land. In this we can only rejoice.
The public services of our present Conference have been of a
very high order. We are united and firm in our attachment to
Methodist doctrine, polity, and ways of working. We do not
feel that there is any necessity for new methods, but rather for
renewed faithfulness in using the old ones.
With you we deplore the disastrous war recently waged on
the Continent of Europe. Our fervent prayer ascends to God
that it may please Him, of His merciful Providence, to avert
from the -nations the repetition of these terrible calamities.
Our sympathies are with you in the midst of your toils and
your difficulties. We think of your present work in the light
of following ages. We exhort you to persevere in your holy
service. Later generations will reward your present labour,
and will justify it. You are laying the broad foundations
of future Churches. Your growing, colonies need permeating
with the principles of the Gospel: your rising political and
social institutions require to be founded in a Christian spirit
We would remind you, as we remind ourselves, of the all-suffi-
cient grace of God. God is not against us, but for us. Let us
seek to know His will : let us strive to glorify His Name.
Separated from you by wide seas, we are one with you in heart,
in interest, and aim : We '^ sit together in heavenly places in
Christ Jesus.^ Our feet tend to the same goal ; we contend for
the same prize ; we shall rest in the same heavenly home. *' Go
on : we will meet you there ! ""
The grace of our Lord -Jesus Christ be with you all.
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN H. JAMES, President,
LUKE H. WISEMAN, Secretary.
Manchester, August llth, 1871*
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ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE WESLEYAN-
METHODIST CHURCH OF EASTERN-BRITISH AMERICA,
1871, TO THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1871.
HoKouRED Fathers and Brethren beloved in Christ
Jesus,
W E have again been reminded by your annual A ddress, so tenderly
admonitory and kindly persuasive, of the increasing guardianship
exercised over our various interests by the Parent Body. It was
read to us while the happiest associations of thought connected
with our past prosperous year were lingering in our minds,
occasioned by a grateful review of God's great favours toward
His servants and His Church. Goodness and mercy have
abounded in our Methodistic borders. The Holy Spirit has
visited with special refreshing many portions of His vineyard ;
and ministers and people seem animated toward new endeavours
and perpetual conquests. That true consecration of life, as well
as labour, has contributed to this blessed result, may reasonably be
inferred from the absence of any, even the slightest, charge of
immorality against the brethren. This we regard as the crowning
mercy of the year, though but an exemplification in itself of our
confidence that the injunction, *^ Be ye holy, even as I am holy,*^
has some practical meaning for our adoption.
Again are we afflicted by the loss of good and useful ministers.
Not the aged are we now called to mourn. Three young men of
gifts and promise have gone hence, leaving an assurance of their
triumph in Christ Jesus, which turns our sorrow into joy. A
few of our ministerial members are retiring from the work, to enter
upon a merited repose, or seek renewed vigour for future toils in
the Master's service.
Yet, even here has our excess of solicitude been rebuked ; for
God, faithful to His promise, has raised up beyond our expecta-
tions successors for tnose removed. Eighteen young men have
presented themselves before our Conference as candidates for the
sacred office. Some of these have been appointed to Circuits, and
others will enter our College for theological training.
Our prospects for diffusing sound and Scriptural literature over
this land are brightening more and more. Our brethren, though
generally weighed down by financial deficiencies on their Circuits,
resolved to assume the additional responsibility of our Book- Room
debts. By the able and judicious management of our devoted
Book-Steward and Editor, H. Pickard, D.D., the liabilities are
gradually but surely being removed, without causing any serious
inconvenience to the Conference.
The enterprise of Home-Missions, in which, though feebly, we
endeavour to imitate yourselves, has awakened great enthusiasm
this year among our people. Nor is their liberality in this parti-
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cular movement at the expense, in any way, of our Foreign
Missions. With the cause of God in heathen lands we bear
undiminished sympathy ; for the final universal conquest of the
world by the Captain of our salvation we continue to hope and
pray.
Our recently organised Educational Society — an outgrowth of
the ardent purpose obtaining amongst us to qualify our youth
well for life, and prepare our rising ministry for its high vocation
— has gained rapidly in the favour of our Church and people.
And our Collegiate and Academic Institutions, toward whose
efficiency it is thus sought to contribute, have again demonstrated
their adaptation, in every way, to the combined purposes for which
they have been founded. Their influence is felt in all' the pro-
fessions and institutions of our land.
Our Conference session has been hallowed by the special
presence of the Holy Spirit. We have not permitted ourselves to
repose under the apprehension that responsibility for individual
influence had terminated with the ecclesiastical year. Never have
the results of direct and faithful eflbrt been more signally marked
upon a population than during the past few days in this city of
St. John. To the public addresses of Delegates from other
Conferences are we, in a great measure, indebted, under God,
for this result.
From the General Conference of the American Methodist
Episcopal Church, Dr. J. T. Peck and Dr. Carrow have con-
veyed to us fraternal greetings. The rich expositions of Divine
truth) and the mature counsel to which we have listened from these
beloved and honoured brethren, have cheered our hearts, while
their descriptions of the wondrous favour which God is bestowing
upon Methodism in their own land has filled us with devout
gratitude.
The ardent desire for union, the yearnings of Christian souls
towards others of kindred faith, which are beginning to distin-
guish the present era, and afford conclusive evidence that
Christ is leading His people rapidly towards loving conquest — are
manifesting themselves in our Methodistic organisations. The
Rev. S. Rice, D.D., has appeared among us, conveying an
expression of the desire recorded by the Conference of Canada, at
its recent session, that we should, by authorised Delegates, confer
with their Representatives, on the subject of air early union of
Wesleyan-Methodism throughout British America. To this
request we have cheerfully consented; and we hopefully look
forward to such a consolidation of all our interests as will add to
our strength, and answer in part the prayer of our Lord, *^That
they all may be one.""
Our nomination last year, to the office of President, of the Rev.
Henry Pope, a name honoured in our Conference, as in your
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own, has contributed so greatly to the satisfaction of our brethren,
that we are encouraged to present for your confirmation to that
important office this year the name of llev. James 6. Hennigar ;
and we also solicit your favourable consideration of the name of
Rev. Charles Stewart, D.D., for the Co-Delegate Chair. The
Rev. Dr. Scott, whose services in the past are gratefully acknow-
ledged, is requested to represent us this year also in the British
Conference. Our beloved brethren, the Rev. Thomas Angwin
and the Rev. G. S. Milligan, A.M., being about to visit the
British Conference, are recommended to your affectionate regard.
In our national relation we continue most loyally attached to
the illustrious royal Lady whom we are ever proud to call our
Queen. In religious affection, while we cultivate a spirit of the
broadest catholicity, the family of Methodism is specially endeared
to us. And in every heart, we cherish more and more, as time and
grace mature our str^gth and spiritual confidence, the determina-
tion to hold and defend " the faith once delivered to the saints.''*
Fathers and Brethren, we again commend ourselves to your
solicitude, as a branch of the great family of which you are the
head under Christ. And we, in your behalf, will address the
Arone of the heavenly grace that wisdom, influence, and pros-
perity may be ever afibrded to you.
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference of Eastern-
British America,
HENRY POPE, Jdn., President.
DUNCAN D. CURRIE, Secretary.
St. John\ New Brufiswicky June 30th, lifjl.
THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1871
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE
WESLEYAN-METHODIST CHURCH IN EASTERN-
BRITISH AMERICA, 1871.
Reverend and vert dear Brethren,
YoDR affectionate Address, presented to us by the Rev. G.
Scott, D.D., gives us very great pleasure, and we warmly return
Jour loving greeting in the Lord. Indeed, we have you in our
earts, and with eager welcome we always receive the letters
which inform us of your state, and the honoured Representatives
who tell us of your afllairs. The confident tone of your Address
strengthens our hands in God. Sons and successors of the man of
one Book and of one Parish, we have not to mourn a departed
glory, or to ask, " Is the Lord among us, or not ? "" The God of
our fathers, who made us a people, and gave us our mission in the
world, is still with us ; and this is " the best of all.'' Still He
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sheds forth the Holy Ghost, and works His ^^ greater works,^ in
the diffusion of the Gospel over wider fields and with vaster
results. " What hath God wrought I '' The rapid and vigorous
growth of the Methodist Churches in the Western world is without
parallel in Christian history. Everywhere the work is stamped
with infallible marks of the Divine approval, and it would be a
criminal blindness not to see what Israel ought to do. Clearly
the word of the Lord to the children of Israel is this, ^^ Go
forward ! ^ Nor is there any trace of faltering in your spirited
Address. You stand fast in on^ spirit, with one mind, striving
together for the faith of the Gospel ; with unanimous force lifting
the Ark of God. And God doth arise, and His enemies are
scattered. The harvest is ripe. The golden grain invites the
reaper. We are rebuked for saying, ** There are yet four months,
and then cometh harvest ; ^^ for to faith^s clear eye *Uhe fields
are white already to harvest.**^
Your Address distinctly indicates the Divine and human
causes of your success during the past year. Your personal and
Church life has been quickened ^^by the coming of the Holy Ghost.*"
By renewed ministerial consecration you have honoured His
Divine Person and office, and He has honoured you by working
with you, and confirming the Word by signs following. Exercis-
ing the ministry of reconciliation, you stand between God and
the people, and you are successful in proportion as you catch the
spirit of Him in whose stead you stand. When the priests are
clothed with salvation, the saints shout aloud for joy. A holy
ministry infuses its own spirit into the Churches, and they become
God'*s leaven lor spreading holiness through the land.
We, too, like yourselves, have carried to their burial good
soldiers of Jesus Christ ; but among us, as among you, the
Leader of the army with banners enlists a succession of faithful
men, and carries on the wars of the Lord. While the young men
who enter the ranks of your ministry come behind in no gin that
human culture can bestow, we earnestly trust they may be richly
endowed with those gracious qualifications that made their fathers
winners of souls.
We congratulate you upon the growing completeness, sym-
metry, and efficiency of your Church organization. The religious
and social influence of your institutions is the Divine seal which
accredits you to the world as a branch of the Church of Christ.
" By their fruits ye shall know them.*" Your Colleges for the
training of your rising ministry, — ^your Associations for promoting
Home and Foreign Missions, — your Schools for the spread of
Scriptural education, — ^and your Book Department, for the
diffusion of a sound Christian literature in the country, — ^are
pledges for the future of Methodism in British America. The
life-force of Methodism is the missionary spirit ; and we thank-
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fully recognise in your agencies that aggressive and reproductive
energy vhich takes possession of the regions beyond, and plants
Christian Churches in a new w.orld.
We view with the deepest interest the proposal emanating from
the Canadian Conference. It does honour to the hearts of those
dear brethren, and your heart is as their heart. A united
British American Methodism will be an immense power. The
economical difficulties in the way of this closer ecclesiastical union
will yield before the old family feeling, and unanimous and hearty
loyalty to the common cause. May the Head of the Church
guide you in this matter ; and may your fusion as Churches be
signalized by closer personal fellowship each with the other, and
all " with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ ! ^
To ourselves God has vouchsafed manifold blessings and
success. We regret, however, that we cannot, as last year, report
an increase of members in our Societies. Our great solicitude on
this subject is fully shared by the body of our dear people. The
instinctive tendency- to gauge spiritual results by the numerical
strength of our fellowship we dare not rebuke ; for through all our
history as a people the immediate and invariable eifect of true
awakening, conversion, and quickening, has been the enlarge-
ment of our roll of members. We are jealous lest the absorbing
claims of material interests should entail unconscious slackness in
the use of our spiritual means. The erection of chapels,
encouraged by unexampled munificence, and of school-houses,
stimulated by recent legislation, has proceeded at a rate unknown
before ; and we trust that this period of material expansion may
be quickly followed by such an influx of converted souls that we
shall again break forth on the right hand and on the left, —
lengthen our cords and strengthen our stakes. The happy
unanimity which has characterised our deliberations during our
session, and the uncommon unction which has attended the public
religious services held in Manchester and the adjacent towns, are
the earnest of showers of blessing.
We have much pleasure, in accordance with your request, in
appointing the Rev. J. G. Hennigar as your President, and the
Rev. Charles Stewart, D.D., as Co-Delegate for the next year.
And now, dear brethren, as you go forth and preach everywhere,
may the Lord work with you, and may the Gospel which you
proclaim not be " in word only, but also in power, and in the
Holy Ghost, and in much assurance.^^
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN H. JAMES, President,
LUKE H. WISEMAN, Secretary.
Manchester, J^itrnjif 1]/A, I87I.'
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APPENDIX
L— Page 366.
MEETING OP THE MISSIONARY COMMITTEE OF
REVIEW,
HELD IN MANOHSSTEB, JULT 25tH, 1871.
The Rev. John Fabrab, President of the Conference, in
the Chair.
1. Moved by the Rev. E. E< Jenkins, M.A. ; seconded by
James S. Budgett, Esq. ; supported by James Barlow, Esq. :
That this Committee rejoices in the goodly increase of
Church-members in the Foreign Districts during the past year,
which it gratefully accepts from ^^ the Lord of tne harvest " as
a promise of yet greater things. While regretting the slight
diminution in the Home Receipts, which may be owing to
temporary causes, the Committee would urge upon the friends
of our Church the necessity for augmenting the annual income
of the Society, so as to enable it to enter into some, at least,
of the doors which are opened in various parts of the world.
2. Moved by the Rev. Charles Prest ; seconded by James
Falshaw, Esq. ; supported by William Dingley, Esq. :
That this Committee regards with satisfaction and gratitude
to God the steady increase in the number of Native Mission-
aries ; and would express its sense of the vital importance of
the raising up in every country of a native Ministry, and of
affording to all Candidates for that office adequate instruction
and training. This Committee believes that such a Ministry,
while contributing to economise the resources of the Society,
and while affordmg a decisive evidence of past success, is
absolutely necessary to the future extension and prosperity of
the work.
3. Moved by the Rev. W. J. Davis, South Africa ; seconded
by the Rev. W. M*Mullen, Dublin ; supported by Samuel Hill
Smith, Esq., Sheffield :
That while the discouragements and suffering of our Churches
in Germany and France, during the pastcalamitous year, demand
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our sympathy, one incidental result of the war, the opening of
Borne to evangelistic labour, demands a special expression of
gratitude; and that this Committee regards with increasing
interest the planting and growth of Methodist Societies in
various parts of the Continent of Europe.
4, Moved by the Rev. Dr. Osborn; seconded by Sidney
B. Hodge, Esq. ; supported by John Napier, Esq. :
That this Committee recommends that the thanks of the
Conference be presented to James Heald, Esq., and the Bev.
Dr. Jobson, the Gteneral Treasurers ; to the General Secretaries ;
and to the Committee of Management, for their services during
the past year.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE
NEW KINGSWOOD AND WOODHOUSE GROVE
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION FUND,
HELD IN MANCHESTER, JULY 21ST, 1871.
Present, the Rev. John Farrar, President of the Confer-
ence, in the .Chair; the Rev. Dr. Janaes, Secretary of the
Conference ; the Rev. Benjamin B. Waddy and John Meek,
Esq., the Treasurers of the Fund ; the Rev. Frederick Payne
and the Rev. John Harvard, the Secretaries of the Fund, and
other members of the Committee.
The Reports of the Local Committees and Examiners were
read, including, for the first time. Reports from the Committee
and Examiners of the School for Ministers' daughters at
Clapton. These Reports were on the whole satisfactory, in
relation both to the health and conduct of the pupils, and to
their progress in learning.
A Report was also presented from a Committee appointed by
the last Conference, for the double purpose of taking over the
existing School at Clapton, and of considering whether, and, if so,
in what way, the provision for the education of Ministers' daughters
may be carried further. It appeared that the School at Clapton
had been settled on Trustees ; and that, in the exercise of the
powers committed to them, the Committee had hired and
furnished an additional house in the same locality, which will be
ready for occupation in a few weeks. It was further reported
that John Fernley, Esq., had generously announced his mten-
tion to erect at Southport, at his own expense, suitable
premises for another School, capable of accommodating forty
pupils, the daughters of Ministers.
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It was nnanimonsly resolved, That, having heard the Eep<)rt
of the Committee appointed by the last Conference in relation
to Schools for Ministers' daughters, this Committee is gratified
to find that the transfer to Trustees of the existing School has
been effected ; that a second School in the same locality has been
furnished, and is nearly ready for occupation ; and that, by the
generous proposal of John Fernley, Esq., there is a prospect of
the establishment, at an early date, of a similar School in the
North of England.
The Committee recommended that the cordial and most
respectful thanks of the Conference be presented to John
Fernley, Esq., of Southport, for his very munificent and timely
gift.
The Committee further resolved. That the Conference be
requested to appoint a Committee to inq^uire whether any, and
what, improvements can be introduced mto the management
and education of the New Kingswood and Woodhouse Grove
Schools, with the object of promoting their greater efficiency.
It was unanimously resolved to recomtmend that the thanks
of the Conference be presented : —
1. To the Bev. B. B. Waddy and John Meek, Esq., the
General Treasurers ; the ^ev. F. Payne and the Rev. John
Harvard, the General Secretaries ; and to the Local Treasurers,
Secretaries, and Committees; for their diligent and efBcient
discharge of the duties of their respective oflSces during the year.
2. To the Rev. William H. Sargent and the Rev. Henry H.
Chettle, the Governors of the Schools, and to Mrs. Sargent and
Mrs. Chettle, for their kind attention to the comfort of the
children under their care during the year. '
3. To the Rev. William F. Moulton, M.A., for the able
manner in which he has discharged the duties of Classical and
Mathematical Examiner at both New Kingswood and Wood-
house Grove Schools ; and to the gentlemen and ladies who
have kindly served the Institutions by examining the Schools
in other branches of learning.
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MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF REVIEW ON
CHAPEL AFFAIRS,
HELD IN MANCHESTER, JULY 24tH, 1871.
Present, the Rev. John Farrar, President of the Confer-
ence, in the Chair ; the Rev, Dr. James, Secretary of the
Conference ; the Rev. Dr. Jobson, Ex- President ; J. Fernley,
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Esq., one of the Treasurers ; the Bevs. John Bedford and
William Edwards, Secretaries of the Committee ; Revs. S. B.
Hall, J. Hargreaves, Dr. Osborn, J. Rattenbury, Dr. .G. Scott,
W. W. Stamp, L. H. Wiseman, J. J. Topham, C. Povah,
F. Kellett, and other Ministers.
Also, Messrs. T. P. Bunting, H. H. Fowler, G. Marsden, J.
Napier, Sir F. Lycett, J. Berrie, C. W. Bippon, J. Edge, H.
J. Atkinson, E. NicoUs, J. S. Budgett, W. Dingley, J. Horsfall,
S. H. Smith, G. Knowles, J. Dyson, and others.
Of the Beport of the Chapel Committee for the year 1870-
71, read by the Eev. W. Edwards, the following is an abstract : —
Income from all Sources is £8,058. 0«. 5rf. ; namely, Sub-
scriptions and Collections, £7,828. Is. 5d., being an increase of
£265. 5s. Id. Special Donation, £10. Legacies, £219. 19^.
The Subscriptions and Collections for the ^^ North Wales
Chapel Fund" amount to £561. 10^. 10^., being a decrease
of £1. 18s. 2d.
I. BUELDINO DEPABTIIENT.
Erections Sanctioned.
136 Chapels, at an estimated cost of £142,191 ; 13 Mini-
sters'houses, £7,322; 41 Schools, £20,462; 89 Enlargements
and Alterations, £36,993 ; 58 Modifications, additioncU onilAjy
£18,107; 27 Organs, £4,799; totals, 364 cases, £229,874.
Compared with the previous year there is an increase of 4 cases,
and of £9,970 in proposed outlay. 72 of the chapels, to
accommodate 20,446 hearers, are to be erected in places where
hitherto there has been no Wesleyan chapel. The entire tem-
porary debt sanctioned on the above cases is £43,462, being
nearly 19 per cent, on the outlay.
Aid Promised.
The Committee have promised aid towards the erection of
69 of the chapels, and additional aid to 21 of the modification
cases. The total amounts are, Grants £1,960, Loans £1,690 ;
or less than half the amount promised last year ; the Com-
mittee being under the necessity of reducing the scale of aid.
Sales.
The Committee have sanctioned 43 sales of Trust Property,
namely, 26 chapels, (to be replaced by new ones in 24 cases,)
3 houses, 2 schools, and 12 plots of land.
Erections Completed.
The following cases have been returned through the May
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District Meetings as completed : — 79 Chapels, at a cost of
£117,514; 9 Ministers' houses, £7,604; 28 School-rooms,
£14,531 ; 48 Enlargements and Alterations, £25,232 ; 26
Organs, £5,211 ; totals, 190 cases, £170,092. In the above
cases the conditions agreed on with the Committee have been
complied with. In 51 other cases, on which the total outlay
has been £55,147, the conditions have not been fulfilled, the
total debt being £22,240, instead of £10,280, or £11,960 in
excess of the amount allowed, and 40^ per cent, on the outlay.
On 14 cases undertaken without Connexional sanction the
outlay has been £3,125, and the debt is £917, being 29^ per
cent of the outlay. The entire outlay on cdl the cases has
been £228,364.
Aid Afforded.
The Committee have aided in the erection of 77 chapels by
£2,775 in Grants^ and £4,920 in LoanSj paid during the year
from the Erections' Fund.
U. RELIEF DEPARTMENT.
(1.) Grants.
Grants to 90 chapels, amounting to £2,589, have been jjaid
during the year. On 20 of these chapels no debt now remains.
(2.) Loans.
The Loan instalments received during the year have amounted
to £6,718. 95. on the Relief-Exmd, account, and £1,305. \0s.
.on the Erectums'^T^wnA account There are now 397 Loans in
operation. Loans amounting to £10,572, to meet £11 ,103,
have been advanced to the Trustees of 110 chapels. 64 of
the chapels are now free from debt, except the Loans. The
South Wales Committee have advanced £70 in Loans to meet
£70 raised, and the North Wales Committee £360 in Loans,
and £45 in Grants, to meet £330. Debts thus discharged
amount to £875, and 8 of the chapels are free from debt
m. LOOAL EFFORTS AND SURPLUS INCOME.
Debt to the amount of £17,106 has been paid off by local
efforts and surplus income.
Contributions to Circuit Funds.
Two thousand two hundred and thirty-six Chapel Trusts have
contributed £24,057. lis. ld.y being an increase of 131 Trusts,
and of £2,353. 12s. 9d.
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Summary of DebU Discharged.
The following is a summary of debts discharged : —
Exclusively
By aid of By aid of by Local Efforts Totals.
Grants. Loans. and Surplus Income.
In 1870-71 jei4,339 ;£2 1,675 £17,106 ;g53.120
From 1854-70 205,697 345,869 217,088 768.654
Total £220,036 £367,544 £234,194 £821,774
Toted of Ascertained Outlay.
Adding £53,120 debt paid off, to £228,364, cost of new
erections and enlargements, it appears that the total amount
expended has been £281,484. Deducting the new debts, the
Loans for relief of debt, and the proceeds from sales of Trust
Property, the amount actually contributed^ including Grants
from Connexional Funds, is £216,896.
IV. REGISTRATION OF DEEDS.
Forty-two Deeds have been registered by the Committee
during the year, making in all 120.
V. GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF TRUST ESTATES. *
The Returns from the District Meetings continue to show
increased improvement in the general management of Trust
Estates. District Committees bear witness to the great bene-
fits derived from the annual investigation of Trust accounts,
but greater correctness is urged. In several Districts special,
minutes have been passed urging the great importance of (1)
Anniversary Services; (2) the insurance of Trust Property
against loss by fire ; (3) the provision of an iron safe in every
Circuit for the safe custody of deeds and documents ; (4) sub-
scribing annually to the Chapel Fund; and (5) the timely
renewal of Trusts.
The following Resolutions were adopted : —
Moved by the Rev. William Shaw (a), of London ; seconded
by Mr. Alexander M* Arthur, of London ; and supported by Mr.
Brayshay, of Stockton-on-Tees :
1. That this Meeting has heard, with much interest, the
Report of the Chapel Committee now read, and rejoices in the
evidence which it supplies of the steady increase of Chapel and
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School erections and enlargements, by which more suitable
provision is made to meet the m*gent wants of the population in
various parts of the kingdom.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Jobson, Ex-President ; seconded by
Mr. E. NicoUs, of Callington ; and supported by Mr. William
North, of Dudley:
2. That, while this Meeting is glad to learn that a considerable
amount of debt has been paid off during the year, both with
the aid of Grants and Loans by the Committee, and by ex-
clusively local efforts, it observes with concern that a sura
nearly as large has been left as temporary debt on the under-
takings now reported as completed, and earnestly hopes, not
only that such debt may be liquidated according to the terms
agreed upon with the Committee, but that, warned by the
difBculties of past times, Trustees will exert themselves to
render the liabilities on ^ture erections as small as possible.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Osborn, of Richmond ; seconded by
Mr. H. J. Atkinson, of Hull ; and supported by Mr. Jonas
Dawkins, of Pembroke :
3. That, as the entire balance of the Loan Fund for Relief
has been advanced during the year, so that numerous applica-
tions for aid from it whidi the Committee have sanctioned can
only now be met as the half-yearly instalments of the sums
already lent shall be repaid, it ha® become evident that no part
of that Fund can he transferred to the Erections' Loan Fund
account for .a considerable period of time, if at all : — ^And that,
as the balance on the latter account has also been all lent, while
liabilities exceeding £12,000 on the same account remain to
be met when called for, an increase of the Erections' Loan
Fund by means of subscriptions is now urgently needed. This
Meeting commends the subject to the favourable consideration
and support of friends throughout Great Britain, and trusts that
such a response will be given as will enable the Committee to
meet the appeals made to them with at least an amount of help
equal to that given fo^ some years past.
Moved by the Rev. Thomas Llewellyn, of Birmingham ;
seconded by Mr. T. P. Bunting, of Dorking ; and supported by
Mr. Whitehead, of Guernsey :
4. That the thanks of this Meeting be presented to the
District Chapel Secretaries and Committees, to the Circuit
Chapel Secretaries, and to the Ministers and Trustees who have
acted with them for their valuable services to this department
of Methodism.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Rigg, of Westminster ; seconded by
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Mr. William Dingley, of Sherborne ; and supported by Mr.
J. Pickering, of Glasgow :
5. That the thanks of this Meeting be presented to Messrs.
Fernley and Healey, the Treasurers, to the Rev. Messrs.
Bedford and Edwards, the General Secretaries, and to the
Committee, for their diligent and faithful services.
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MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE HOME-
MISSION AND CONTINGENT FUND,
HELD m THE OLDHAM-STREET CHAPEL, MANCHESTEB, ON
MONDAY, JULY 24tH, 1871.
Present, the Eev. John Farrar, the President of the Con-
ference, in the Chair ; the Rev. Dr. James, the Secretary of
the Conference ; the Rev. Dr. Jobson, the Ex- President ; the
Rev. Charles Prest, the General Secretary; the Rev. J. W.
Greeves and John. Yanner, Esq., the Treasurers; the Revs.
Alexander M^Aulay and John Bond, the Secretaries, with
other members of the Committee of Management.
The following gentlemen were chosen at the District Com-
mittees in 1871 to be members of this Committee, most of
whom were present ; namely, — Messrs. Ryder, First London ;
A. M'Arthur, Second London; A. S. Ruston, Bedford; J.
Barton, Kent; J. Jackson, Norwich; Henry Mason, Oxford;
J. Symmonds, Portsmouth; John Whitehead, Channel Islands ;
E. Nicolls, Devonport; N. B. Downing, Cornwall; Thomas
Evans, Exeter; W. W. Trice, Bristol; W. Dingley, Bath; J.
Dawkins, Swansea ; J. Williams, South Wales ; J. W. Paynter,
North Wales ; W. North, Birmingham ; J. Potts, Macclesfield;
J. Cook, Liverpool; Dr. Turner, Manchester; A. Dugdale,
Bolton ; A. Wood, Halifax and Bradford ; W. D. Lord, Leeds ;
J. Dyson, Sheffield ; J. Coy, Nottingham and Derby ; J. Bryant,
Lincoln ; Thomas Good, Hull ; W. J. Whitehead, York ; W.
B. Brayshay, Whitby; W. H. Stephenson, Newcastle-upon-
Tyiie ; Isaac James, Carlisle ; T. Caine, Isle of Man ; J.
Pickering, Edinburgh ; J. Hunter, Zetland.
The Report of the Committee of Management, and that of
the Army and Navy Committee, having been read ; and the
recommendations of the Committee respecting Grants for
Extraordinary Claims having been revised and approved ; the
following Resolutions were unanimously adopted : —
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Moved by the Rev. Charles Prest ; seconded by Sir Francis
Lycett ; and supported by the Rev. Gervase Smith and the Rev.
S. RHall:
1. That, in recommending the adoption of the Report to
the Conference, this Committee, whilst grateful for past finan-
cial progress, and for the spiritual results of our Home-Mission
work, and of our work m the Army and Royal Navy, is
most anxious that the present inabUity of the Committee
of Management to embrace inviting openings for increased
usefiilness may be speedily removed by securing a large
and commensurate annual income; and the more so because
of the aboundings of ungodliness in all classes of the people,
the prevalence of revived unbelief and superstition, and the
di£fusion among the masses of the population of principles
subversive of our national security and welfare.
Moved by H. J. Atkinson, Esq. ; seconded by the Rev. A.
M^Aulay ; and supported by W. Willmer Pocock, Esq. :
2. That this Committee urges upon the practical attention of
the Connexion the repeated and urgent recommendation of the
Conference, that ^^ Home-Missionary services and public meet-
ings be held in all our chapels ; and that Juvenile Home and
Foreign Missionary Associations be formed in all our Circuits ; "
as tending, wherever efficiently conducted, to the spiritual profit
of our congregations, and to the much needed augmentation of
the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund.
Moved by Thomas Evans, Esq., J. P. ; seconded by the Rev.
James Clapham :
3. That the thanks of this Committee be given to those
ministers and friends who have advocated the claims of our
Home-Missions during the year ; to those who have aided our
Home-Mission work oy their valuable personal labour ; to the
subscribers and collectors; and to those youn^ persons and
children who have been successfully engaged in Juvenile
Associations.
Moved by Mr. Ruston ; seconded by the Rev. Dr. Waddy :
4. That the thanks of the Committee be presented to the
Rev. J. W. Greeves and to John Vanner, Esq., the Treasurers ;
to the Rev. Charles Prest, the General Secretary ; to the Rev.
A. M^Aulay and the Rev. John Bond, the Secretaries ; and to
the Committee of Management, for their valuable services
during the year.
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MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF DISTRIBUTION,
HELD AT MANCHBSTBR, AUGUST IITH, 1871.
The Feesidsnt of the Conference in the Chair.
Present, the Secretary of the Conference ; the Rev. John
W. Greeves, one of the Treasurers of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund ; the Revs. Charles Prest, Alexander M^ Aulay,
and John Bond, Secretaries ; Dr. Turner, Messrs. Isaac Hoyle,
J. C. Kay, J. Napier ; the Chairmen and Financial Secretaries
of Districts, and others.
The Committee recommended the following grants : —
District Grants. £. s. <L
1 First London 198 0 0
2 Second London 293 0 0
3 Bedford and Northampton 331 0 0
4 Kent 167 10 0
5 Norwich and Lynn 575 0 0*
6 Oxford 436 0 0
7 Portsmouth 400 0 0
8 Channel Islands 80 0 0
9 Devonport. 257 0 0
10 Cornwall 150 0 0
11 Exeter 340 0 0
12 Bristol 545 0 0
13 Bath ^ ^ 240 0 0
14 Swansea 266 0 0
15 South Wales 470 0 0
16 North Wales 329 0 0
17 Birmingham and Shrewsbury •.. 360 0 0
18 Macclesfield 256 0 0
19 Liverpool 355 0 0
20 Manchester 131 0 0
21 Bolton 50 0 0
22 Halifax and Bradford 175 0 0
23 Leeds 70 0 0
24 Sheffield 192 0 0
25 Nottingham and Derby 325 0 0
26 Lincoln 130 0 0
27 Hull 85 0 0
28 York 40 0 0
29 Whitby and Darlington 165 0 0
30 Newcastle 170 0 0
31 Carlisle 235 0 0
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District Grants, £, a. d.
32l8leofMan ,. 63 0 0
33 Edinburgh and Aberdeen 425 0 0
Ireland 650 0 0
£8,944 10 0
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MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WORN-OUT
MINISTERS' AND MINISTERS' WIDOWS' AUXILIARY
FUND,
HELD IN MANCHESTER, JULY 20tH, 1871.
The PREsroENT op the Conference in the Chair.
The following Resolutions were unanimously passed : —
Moved by Mr. Radmall ; seconded by the Rev. W. W. Stamp :
1. That this Committee, having heard the financial state-
ment of the Treasurers, recommends to the Conference, that
the claims of the Supernumeraries and Widows be paid in full.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Osborn ; seconded by Mr. Chubb :
2. That the extra grants made to junior ministers retiring
for one year have proved very seasonable ; but the Committee
recommends to the Conference, that, in future, where such
grants are considered needful, they be limited* to brethren who
have travelled not more than twenty-one years.
Moved by the Rev. S. R Hall ; seconded by Mr. Atkinson :
3. That the thanks of this Committee be presemted to John
Napier, Esq., and the Rev. John Rattenbury, the General
Treasurers ; to the Rev. Henry H. Chettle, the Secretary ; and
to the District Treasurers, and the Circuit Treasurers, for their
services during the past year.
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Moved by the Rev. Dr. James; seconded by Mr. George
Smith :
4. That the cordial thanks of this Committee be presented
to those friends who, during the past year, have generously
aided this YvxndihY special donations; and to those Executors
who have paid sundry legacies on behalf of this Fund.
Moved by the Rev. John Bedford; seconded by the Rev.
Dr. Jobson :
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5. Tliat the thanks of this Committee be presented to Mr.
Walter Griffith and Mr. Greaves Walker, for their services as
Auditors for the last yeat; and that they be appointed for the
next year.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Osborn ; seconded by the Rev. Dr.
Robinson Scott :
6. That this Committee has heard with particular pleasure
that some bodies of Trustees have made grants from their
surplus income, in aid of this Fund, during the year : and also
that in more than one instance a congregational collection has
been voluntarily made, even in Circuits which have raised in
the classes the full amount required by rule ; and it recom-
mends that the Conference should present its cordial thanks to
those who have thus kindly and spontaneously assisted the
disabled ministers and widows.
7. Having heard the proposal of the Irish Representatives,
the Committee resolved, (1.) That the officers of this Fund,
with those of the Annuitant Society, be requested to meet the
Irish Representatives during the Conference, and to confer with
them on this subject more particularly. (2.) That the Confer-
ence be requested to direct that this whole question be remitted
to a special meeting of this Committee, with the Irish Repre-
sentatives, to be called together by the President, during the
year.
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MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF REVIEW OF
THE WESLEYAN THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTION,
HELD IN MANCHESTER, JULY 22nD, 1871.
The President of the Conference in the Chair.
Present, the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-President ;
the General Secretary ; Revs. John Bedford, John H. Beech,
Samuel Romilly Hall, W. Jackson (a). Dr. Osborn, Daniel
Sanderson, Dr. Robinson Scott, W. W. Stamp, John Ratten-
bury, H. W. Williams, Charles Prest, W. Shaw (a), W. B.
Pope, J. D. Geden, B. Hellier, and others.
Also, Sir Francis Lycett, Messrs. T. P. Bunting, John
Chubb, W. W. Pocock, Thomas Pocock, J. Dyson, B. R.
Vickers, and others.
The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted : —
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Moved by Mr. Thomas Pocock ; seconded by the Rev. W.
Shaw:
1. That this Meeting, having heard the Reports of the
Governors and Examiners, desires to express its satisfaction
with the same, and its gratitude to Almighty God for the favour
which He has shown to the three Branches of the Institution
during the past year, and it commends this important depart-
ment of the work of Methodism to the continued sympathy
and support of the Methodist people.
Moved by the Rev. Gervase Smith ; seconded by Mr. Napier:
2. The Local Committee of the Didsbury Branch having
requested the General Committee to recommend the Conference
to appoint a third permanent Tutor for that Branch ; and the
Local Committee of the Richmond Branch having requested
the General Committee to recommend the Conference to
appoint' an additional Assistant-Tutor for that Branch ; and
the General Committee having made such recommendations
accordingly; this Committee of Review adds its recommendation
to that of the General Committee.
Moved by the Rev. George T. Perks ; seconded by Mr. Dyson,
of Sheffield :
3. That this Committee recommends that the best thanks of
the Conference be given to the Governors and Tutors of the
various Branches of the Institution, to the General and Local
Treasurers, and to the Secretaries for their valuable services
during the year.
Moved by Mr. Perks, of Wolverhampton ; seconded by the
Rev. Joseph Hargreaves :
4. That this Meeting recommends that the cordial thanks of
the Conference be given to those Ministers and Gentlemen who
have discharged the duties of Examiners at the various Branches
of the Institution during the past year.
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SPECIAL MEETING OP THE COMMITTEE OF
EDUCATION,
TOGETHER WITH MINISTERS AND FRIENDS INVITED ACCORDINa TO
THE DIRECTION OF THE LAST CONFERENCE.
MANCHESTER, JULY 21ST, 1871.
Present, the Rev. John Farrar, President of the Confer-
ence, in the Chair; the Rev. J. H. James, D.D., Secretary of
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the Conference ; the Rev. F. J. Jobaon, D.D., Ex-President
of the Conference ; J. R Kay, Esq., one of the Treasurers ; the
Rev. G. W. Olver, B. A., Secretary ; the Rev. Dr. Rigg, Principal
of the Normal Institution ; the Rev. J. Clulow, Visitor of
Sunday-Schools ; and a large number of ministers and laymen.
The Minutes of the Education Committee and its various
Sub-Committees were read.
The number of Day-schools is 889, an increase of 144;
Scholars 150,765, an increase of 21,956 ; average attendance
96,691, an increase of 13,029.
The amount of Government Annual Grants to Wesleyan
schools in 1870 was £40,209. lis. 4d.y being an increase on
the previous year of £4,015. 13«. lOrf. The amount of Building
Grants was £121. 6«. M.
Nine new inspected Schools were opened during the year in
new buildings, one hundred and thirty-seven were commenced
in existing buildings, and one was transferred to a new building.
Thirty-three Outfit Grants to thirty-seven departments were
paid, amounting to £1,252.
The number of Certificated Teachers employed in Wesleyan
Schools on the 31st of December, 1870, was 654; of Assistant-
Teachers, 50 ; and of Pupil-Teachers, 1,158, being an increase
for the year of 73.
The annual examination of Pupil-Teachers in Religious
Knowledge was held as usual in March last It was conducted
in accordance with the decision of the last Conference. (See
" Minutes," 1870, p. 142 of this volume.) The Report of the
Board of Examiners was presented to the Gteneral Education
Committee in April last, and an abstract has since been published.
Sixty-seven Students of the second year, and fifty-seven of
the first year, were appointed to Schools at Christmas last.
One hundred and twenty-one candidates were admitted, making
the number in residence 137.
The number of Sunday-schools is 5,541, increase 98 ; Teachers
and OflBcers 106,509, increase 917 ; Ditto in Society or on trial
79,124, increase 550 ; Scholars 638,606, increase 16,017 ; Ditto
in Society or on trial 37,711, increase 433; in Select classes
22,235, increase 1,259 ; Young persons in Bible-classes con-
ducted by ministers or others, 13,978, increase 544.
The Committee, acting upon the direction of the last Confer-
ence, had considered the question of providing additional
accommodation for the training of Day-school Teachers, and
had adopted the following Resolutions : —
I. — That the subject of enlarged provision for training
Wesleyan Day-school Teachers, having been referred^ to this
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Committee by a Minute of the last Conference, has been under
consideration during a considerable part of the year :
That, whereas the existing Normal Institution only provides
for training 140 Teachers of both sexes, and therefore can only
offer vacancies for half of that number, or 70 Candidates, year
by year, it appears that the number of Candidates applying for
admission has, for the last two years, risen to about 130 ; that
the number likely to come forward next Christmas, for the year
1872, cannot be set down at less than 170; that the number
to come forward at Christmas of 1872 for 1873, must be
estimated at more than 200 ; and that in years following
there must be an indefinite and rapid increase in the number
of Candidates ; so that, within two or three years from the
present time, the existing Institution will not afford the means
of providing for one-third of the number of Wesleyan Candi-
dates, seeking to be trained for their profession under Wesleyan
care and influence : That no National Institution for training
appears to be proposed, or regarded as practicable, by the
Government, or by any party of Educationists in the country ;
and, consequently, that the scores or hundreds of Wesleyan
Candidates who could not be admitted into' the existing
Institution would, if things should remain as they are, be
compelled, at the early age of eighteen or twenty, either to enter
the Training Colleges of the Church of England, and so to
become Members of that Church, or to enter the Colleges of
the British and Foreign School Society, where, in the midst of
the temptations of the Metropolis, they would be left without
the important advantages of pastoral oversight and distinc-
tively Wesleyan training :
That the position occupied by the Wesleyan Connexion in
the midst of the population of this country, and the extra-
ordinary development of teaching power in the Connexional
Sunday-schools, warrant the belief that no other denomination
is likely to furnish so large a proportion of Pupil-Teachers for
the Public Schools, and of Candidates for the profession of
Teacher, as the Wesleyan Connexion : And that, to neglect the
opportunity of training such Pupil-Teachers as Wesleyans, and
of affording them Christian and pastoral oversight at the most
critical period of their lives, would, in the judgment of this
Committee, be the loss of an unparalleled opportunity, and a
grievous failure of duty.
11. — That the Annual Government Grants to Training
Colleges are so calculated as U) furnish three-fourths of the
entire cost of maintenance and training, exclusive of rent ; and
therefore, that the problem of providing the additional means
of training required, resolves itself into that of providing an
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amount equivalent to one-fourth of the cost of training and
maintenance for the additional Candidates, and of further
providing for the rental of whatever new or additional College
rremises may be needed :
That it appears, further, that by training the Female Students
in a separate College, the average annual cost, on the whole, for
the training and maintenance of the Students of both sexes
may be largely reduced ; and that, with this arrangement, the
total additional expenditure, including rent, for 100 additional
Students, may be met by the simple expedient of charging on
all the Students of both Colleges a small Entrance Fee :
That such Entrance Fees have for years past been charged in
other Colleges, and are likely to be charged at an advanced rate
in future :
That a careful calculation shows that if, in addition to the
fee of £2. 2«. already charged on such Candidates entering
College as have failed to pass in the first class, a fee of £10 for
Male, and one of £5 for Female Candidates, be charged on all
who are admitted, the proceeds will provide fully for the cost of
as many additional Students as can be accommodated, and also
for the rent of a second College :
Further, that as it is certain that a large proportion of the
Students trained in the two Colleges will eventually be employed
in School Board Schools, the Committee propose that the new
fees should be returned to such Teachers as have continued for
five years, after leaving College, in the service of the Connexion,
who have gained their parchment certificate ; a careful calcula-
tion having shown that, after six or seven years, until the
expiration of which period no claim could be put in for the
return of such fees, the Fund is likely to be in circumstances
well to afibrd such a return of fees to Teachers continuing in
the service of the Connexion.
III. — That eligible land and premises having been found at
Battersea for a New College, the Committee propose to enlarge
and adapt the existing buildings on that property at a total
cost, including the purckase-money for the Estate^ of about
£10,000, so as to provide a Training College and two Practising
Schools — one for Infants, and one for Girls; thus bringing
upon the Education Fund an annual charge of not more than
£500 a year for rent :
That the Committee recommend that in future the West-
minster College be reserved for the use of Male Candidates, and'
the New College be occupied by Female Candidates. They
further recor^ ^ ^' -^t provision be made for training a part
of the Fen: ^ as Infant-school Teachers, for whom
only one j '11 be required. On this principle, a
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College with 100 Female Students in training miglit be able
to send out annually 75 trained Teachers — viz., 50 for Infant
Schools, and 25 for Girls' Schools.
At the same time, to meet the increased demands on the
Fund, arising out of the new position of aflFairs, and the large
number of Schools recently opened, and to provide for the
liquidation of the existing debt, the Committee respectfully
urge upon the Conference the necessity of a permanent aug-
mentation of the annual income of the Fund, as early as
possible, to the amount of not less than £1,000 a year.
Mr. Clulow's Report on Day and Sunday Schools was pre-
sented to the Meeting.
The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted : —
On the motion of the Rev. J. Hargreaves, seconded by Mr.
W. W. Pocock, of London :
1. The Meeting rejoices to learn that during the past year
there has been an increase of 144 Wesley an Day-schools and
21,956 Day-scholars ; and that during the same period there
has been an increase of 98 Sunday-schools and 16,017 Scholars ;
and recognises in these facts, as also in the present circum-
stances of our Connexional Day-schools, and in the educational
eflForts now being made by other Churches, strong reasons
why the eflScient inspection of Wesleyan Day-schools, especially
in regard to Religious Instruction and Influence, should be
provided for at as early a period as possible.
On the motion of the Rev. Dr. Rigg, seconded by Mr. J.
Chubb, of London :
2. That this Meeting heartily approves of the proposals
which have been recommended by the Qeneral Committee, for
the adoption of the Conference, in regard to the establishment
of a New College, and to the means of raising the needful
funds for its support ; regards it as of the highest importance
that no time should be lost in meeting the present emergency,
and trusts that the proposed /DoUege may be ready for opening
by the beginning of next year. Further, that in view of the
heavy obligations now coming upon the Education Fund, the
balance still unpaid of the cost of enlarging the existing
College at Westminster, the extraordinary amount (not less
than £2,000 in excess of the highest sum paid in any former
year) which has been granted during the past year to new
Schools, in aid of Outfit ; the prospective demand for Outfit
Grants during the next year ; and the probable outlay on the
New College; this Meeting earnestly hopes that the Con-
nexion at large will generously respond to the appeal made by
the Committee, for an increase in the annual income of the
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Fand to the amount of not less than fl^OOO, so that, within
a limited period, all the obligations resting on the Fund may
be discharged. ^
On the motion of the Bev. K K Jenkins, M. A. ; seconded by
Mr. A. M< Arthur :
3. That this Meeting rejoices to learn that the New Chapel
at Westminster is now m course of erection, that not less than
£13,000 have been promised towards the costof the undertaking,
and that of this amount a large proportion has been paid. At
the same time, the Meeting roj^rets that some important Districts
and a considerable number of Circuits have as yet contributed
little or nothing towards an object so truly Connexional in its
character, and which has received repeatedly the emphatic
sanction of the Conference, and trusts that steps may be taken,
without any further delay, to secure the due co-operation of the
whole Connexion, so that the sum still remaining to be raised
may be obtained before the next Conference.
On the motion of the Rev. W. Shaw (a) ; seconded by Mr.
T. P. Bunting:
4. That the thanks of this Meeting be presented to the Rev.
Dr. Rig^ for his valuable services as Principal of the Normal
Institution during the year.
On the motion of the Rev. the Ex-President ; seconded by
Mr. N. B. Downing, of Penzance :
5. That the thanks of this Meeting be presented to John
Robinson Kay, Esq., and the Rev. John Vine, the Treasurers;
the Rev. G. W. Olver, B.A., the Secretary; the Rev. John
Clulow, the Visitor of Sunday-Schools ; and to the Members of
the Acting Committee, for their faithful services during the past
year.
IX.— Page 381.
ARMY AND ROYAL NAVY.
NUMBEB OF DECLARED WBSLETANS ATTENDU^G OUR SERVICES.
* Our Military and Naval Stations.
N. Boyal Navy.
No. Memberi.
•Alderahot 1100 72
•Malta 210 18
N. „ 300 12
Spitalf 4
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No. Members.
Brentwood 20
Colchester 172 10
Harwich 12
Ipswich 10 1
Richmond, Surrey 9 3
Chelsea 48 9 •
Hammerslnith 20 2
Woolwich 200 10
Windsor 4 2
Lewes 3
Eastbourne 20 2
Worthing 3
Northampton 15
Gravesend , 60
♦Chatham 1 443 gj
N. „ , j
Sheemess ^^ l 19
N. „ 25 I 12
•Shomcliffe 220
•Hythe 50
Dover 200
Maidstone 12
Canterbury 46
N. Deal 102
Norwich 6
Yarmouth 2
•Portsmouth 136
N. „ 210
Gosport 50
». ,; 337
Farnham 6
Christchurch 5
Newport, Isle of Wight 50
Southampton 4
Winchester 2 2
Chichester 20
Devonport 140 8
Plymouth 150 14
Dartmouth 20 10
Guernsey 12 2
Aldemey 25 3
Jersey 9 4
Exeter 8 1
Bristol (King-Street) 12 2
Stroud 5
Newport (Mon.) 18 1
10
6
24
3
3
1
31
6
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No. Members.
Cardiff (Wesley) 6 1
Monmouth 3
Hereford 2 1
Weymouth 24 2
Portland 54 4
• Trowbridge 12
Brecon 12
Haverfordwest 20 2
Pembroke 45 7
Birmingham (Belmont) 15
Liverpool (Cranmer) ]0 1
Chester 18 3
Preston (Wesley) 20 1
Manchester (Irwell-Street) 20
„ (Bridgewater-Street) 7
Ashton 17
Burnley 14
Bury 40 5
Leeds (Brunswick) 25 2
Sheffield (Ebenezer) 30 2
York 8 2
Newcastle-Tyne (Brunswick) ... 12
Sunderland (Sans-Street) 10
Tynemouth 6 1
N. Berwick 5
Carlisle 5
Edinburgh 40
Leith 2
Glasgow (St. Thomas's) 25
Ayr 20 1
Aberdeen 3 i
Dundee (Ward-Road) 10 2
Perth 8 4
Army and Navy Returns, Ireland, see page 114, Irish
Minutes.
NUMBER OF MILITIA ATTENDING OUR SERVICES,
WHEN EMBODIED, 1.^71.
SEVERAL REGIMENTS OP MILITIA, SPECIALLY IN AND ABOUT LONDON,
HAD NOT BEEN EMBODIED BEFORE THE CONFERENCE ASSEMBLED.
Head-Quarters, Attendants. Members.
Beaumaris
Bedford . 230
Readin^>" 22 2
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1871. 469
Head-Quarterst. Attendants. Members.
Brecon* 13
High- Wycombe, Aldershot 102
Ely 84
Aberystwyth 105 8
Carmarthen 12 2
Carna^rvon 84 3
Chester 16
Macclesfield
Bodmin 600
Falmouth 50
Whitehaven 24
Wrexham
Derby
Chesterfield 170
Exeter
Plymouth 28
Devonportf
Dorchester 65
Barnard-Castle 60 2
Durham
Hartlepool
Colchester 6
Chelmsford 3
Mold 168 6
Cardiff
Swansea
Gloucester
Cirencester 4
Winchester 3 3
Gosport
Newport, Isle of Wight 8 2
Ryde, „ 70
Hereford 70
Hatfield
Huntingdon
Canterbury 32
Maidstone 20
Dover 50
Lancaster
Liverpool, Bifles
Preston
Warrington 3 2
Burnley 12
Salford
* On one Sunday only.
100 attended last year. Not seen afler this year, so none came.
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Head-Qaarten. Attendants. Members.
Bury, Lancaster
Liverpool, Artillery
Leicester
Lincoln 70
Grantham 70 3
London
Bala
Hampstead
Bamet 5
Tumham-Green :
Hoonslow
Uxbridge
Monmouth 101 1
Welshpool 66
Norwich 6
Yarmouth 4
Yarmouth, Artillery
Northampton 200 1
Alnwick 6
Berwick-on-Twee<l
Newark 100 2
Oxford, Aldershot 20 1
Haverfordwest 103 1
Presteim
Shrewsbury 20
Taunton
Bath 100
Lichfield
Staflford 30
Newcas tle-under-Ly me 40
Ipswich
Bury St Edmund's 45
Richmond, Surrey
Guildford 6
Kingston-on-Thames
Chichester
Lewes 6
Dalston
Victoria Park Square, 2nd Royal
Tower Hamlets
Warwick 45 1
Leamington 33 1
Appleby
Devizes 20 1
Worcester
Beverley 160
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Head-Quarters. Attendanta. Members.
Scarborough 110 1
Richmond, Yorkshire 80 2
Pontefract 30
York 8 2
Doncaster 52
Leeds ;
Knaresborough
Halifax
Dunbar 3
Ayr : 6
3,657 47
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1871.
SCHEDULES OF ACCOUNTS.
SCHEDULE A.
THE HOME-MISSION AND CONTINGENT FUND, 1871.
ORDINARIES AND EXTRAORDINARIBS.
1.— ORDINARIES.
CIRCUITS.
Yearly
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants
I. Firtt London DUiriet,
£. «.
d.
£. s.
d.
£. i.
d.
£. t.
"dL
London, City-Road, frc. .
,, Oennan Miss.
1224
42 0
0
23 11
10
16 9
0
143
1 10
0
„ Welsh .^....
116
,, Aldershot ..
156
4 5
0
6 0
2
25 1
0
Malta
80
„ Hoxton, &c. . . .
848
28 0
0
12 0
0
26 9
4
„ Islington, &c. , .
1132
53 0
10
48 2
5
72 4
9
„ Bighbary,&c..
„ Stoke Newing-
796
44 11
6
51 6
8
86 7
6
ton, &c
665
27 0
0
24 18
9
8 12 11
„ Hackney, &c. ..
„ Kenti8hTown,&c
764
38 11
9
31 14
7
79 18
1
881
12 7
6
11 19
10
6 8
7
„ Spitaliields, &c.
421
10 12
9
8 0
7
20 11
1
„ Bethnal- Green
284
8 6
6^
6 0
0
17 18
9
„ Sl George's, &c.
1078
33 7
6
21 6
8
16 14
2
Bow,&c
399
11 6
9
12 6
6
S5 17
9
„ Canning-Town
248
4 16
0
4 9
8
9 7
5
Stratford
134
207
8 15
5 10
0
0
4 15 10
4 0 n
7 10
8 0
0
0
30 0
wjvRMbiuru •••••••• •••• ••
Barkinff &c . .
0
Hertford. &c • .
162
3 15
6
3 5
1
8 11
0
54 0
0
Cambridflre ....••••••••
653
816
14 16
7 0
0
0
17 15 11
6 10 0
21 16
24 13
6
4
41 0
Chelmsford, &c
0
Leigh •••••• •••••••• ••
138
803
741
2 10
16 16
16 7
0
0
8
6 14
16 17
17 7
0
0
9
10 0
9 14 11
14 7 0
31 0
Colchester ••.«•• •••••■
X/WAVUvSWA •••••• ••••••
Mannintrtree ••
0
■"■^■aiaaaaa^**^»^r •• ••••••»•
Ipswich
669
11 0
0
10 6
1
I 0
0
St. Alb&n*8
539
172
8 5
7 13
0
10
8 9
6 3
0
7
18 7
17 5
10
6
27 0
15 0
0
a\» x&iifsu ■••••••••••••
Uxbridge
0
Additional from Hackney
3 0
0
539 6
5
Less by Expenses . .
88 4
3
Totals
18193
420 5
"7
362 10
501 2
2
198 0
0
1 1. AcondLondon Disinet.
London, GtUaeen.St&c.
1002
26 10
0
23 11
15 16
0
„ Southwark, &c.
1281
42 0
0
28 5
67 19
8
„ Soath East ....
60
1 12
6
,y Lambeth, &o. ..
1233
42 15
9
29 6
11
15 5
4
„ Brixton*Hill, &c
1179
56 15
6
71 5
152 14
9
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463
CIRCUITS.
Richmond
London, HiDde-Street,&c.
„ St.John'g-Wood,
&c
tt Bayswater, &c.
„ Chelsea, &c.. ..
Deptford
Blackheath
Bromley
Woolwich
Hammersmith
Ealing and Acton
Wandsworth
Croydon
Kingston and Cobham . .
Windsor
Hastings
Sevenoaks
Tunbridge- Wells
Lewes and Eastbourne . .
Brighton
Worthing ^.
Guildford
Alton (Hants)
Petersfield
Redhill
Less by Expenses . . . .
ToUls
IIL Bedford and North-
ampton District.
Bedford, &c
Leighton- Buzzard . . . .
Luton
Hitchin
Dunstable
Aylesbury
StNeotB
Biggleswade
St Ives, &c
Northampton
Towcester
Daventry
Rugby '
Newport- Pagnell
Higham- Ferrers
WelUngborough
Kettering '.
Market- Harborough . . . .
Chatterii
Oundle
Less by Expenses .
TouU
Yearly
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
£. s.
d.
£. #.
a.
£. *. d.
430
12 8
0
10 1
4
15 6 9
628
20 0
0
16 18
6
IS 7 8
692
23 6
0
28 19
4
4 13 0
• 726
25 2
0
23 5
3
18 11 6
1152
35 5
4
25 9
1
50 6 7
200
4 10
0
4 3
6
6 8 8
393
24 17
0
21 8
9
54 10 0
253
8 17
0
9 5
0
2 17 7
423
14 0
0
17 4
5
18 18 0
467
14 0
0
16 4
5
4 5 0
238
12 10
0
17 13
1
16 14 0
332
12 7
6
27 17
1
24 16 3
447
17 5
0
26 17
11
8 6 3
241
5 6
0
8 16
3
46 4 5
468
9 10
0
16 3
0
30 10 2
607
15 3
2
17 17
9
6 5 5
246
7 10
0
5 15
0
3 10 10
497
14 15
0
13 17
11
3 12 6
224
4 4
0
8 12
5
4 10 2
400
9 6
6
10 9
4
3 11 4
165
4 10
4
7 9
5
4 10 6
190
4 1
0
6 15
6
7 13 8
158
4 0
0
3 17
11
2 4 2
70
1 0
3
I 6
0
269
11 0
0
9 3
8
52 1 6
650 11 8
48 8 10
14661
484 7
10
508 1
0
602 2 10
1538
31 10
0
35 0
0
44 10 11
1049
17 15
0
15 11
10
4 0 0
1363
25 10
0
24 16
7
4 18 1
332
6 10
0
5 12
0
5 5 3
1098
22 0
0
11 13
0
8 6 8
454
6 2
0
7 0
5
2 7 3
478
8 9
0
10 1
6
1 4 6
870
12 12
0
12 10
0
16 10 6
570
7 10
0
5 10
0
5 0 0
723
12 12
0
15 1
8
10 7 8
406
4 0
0
2 12
0
1 1 0
236
3 6
0
4 10
0
1 10 0
243
4 12
0
4 2
0
1 0 0
463
5 7
0
3 10
0
I 0 0
481
7 0
0
7 5
6
3 7 3
401
7 0
0
8 5
0
2 5 1
267
4 0
0
4 5
0
2 8 5
164
3 7
6
2 5
0
1 10 6
402
6 IS
0
8 0
5
9 1 9
255
4 4
0
4 0
0
1 10 0
127 4 10
17 8 7
11788
199 19
6
191 11
11
109 16 3
Grants.
i:. s. d.
40 0 0
18 0 0
60 0 0
60 0 0
30 0 0
70 0 0
278 0 0
20 0 0
80 0 0
40 0 0
20
19
32 8
25 0
16 0
18
15
41
34 0 0
343 8 0
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18/1.
CIRCUITS.
IV. Kent DUtriet.
Canterbarj
^biUUble
Faversham
Kocbester
OraTesend
SbeernesB
Margate •
Dover
Folkestone ^
Deal
Rye
Teaterden
Asbford
StaplecroM
Ticehnrtt
Maidstone
Sittinffbourne
Additional Subscriptions.
^Less by Expenses. •• .
ToUls
V. Norwich and Lffnn
DUtriet,
Norwicb
Bangay
North- Walsbam
Varmouth
Lowestoft • • • • •
Yoxford
Diss
Attleborough
Bury St. Edmund's • . . .
Holt
Lyon
Swaffham
Downbam
Walsingham
Wisbeach • . .
Thetford
Mildenhall
Ely
Less by Expenses. •
Totals
VI. Oxfird District.
Oxford
High- Wycombe
Witney
Banbury
Kineton ••..
Newbury
Reading
HuDgeHbrd
Nos.
460
141
606
559
464
214
664
400
395
234
376
278
243
351
173
413
401
498
539
511
731
Yesrly
1
Congreg
. 1
Meetings
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. s.
d.
£. «.
d.
£. *.
d.
£. s. d.
11 0
0
9 8
7
14 9
8
8 0
0
3 0
0
0 12
0
13 5
0
11 0
0
10 2
3
14 0
0
12 11
8
19 5
0
45 0 0
14 17
0
12 19
1
20 6
9
4 0
0
3 3
6
1 0
0
28 1 ((
17 5
0
23 15
0
34 8 10
10 4
3
10 9
3
9 12
3
11 3
6
IS 1
4
17 9
2
7 14
6
7 1
0
2 2
0
5 18
0
5 15
0
1 16
0
5 10
6
4 0
0
1 0
0
18 0 0
3 0
0
8 0
0
19 8 4
4 12
6
4 12
0
2 14
6
18 0 0
4 10
0
4 17
7
1 9
2
31 10 0
10 2
0
9 12
9
3 18
6
8 0
0
8 6
0
7 12
8
2 6
6
147 18
9
3
15 0
9
146 12
9
132 18
0
160 0 0
6
11 17
8
4 12
1
30 0 0
0
5 10
0
7 2
6
16 0 0
0
4 16
0
5 13
8
30 0 0
0
9 10
0
11 13
3
17 4 6
0
9 4
4
7 4
0
9
2 9
0
0 8
1
28 3 2
6
7 6
6
10 12
7
42 0 0
0
3 16
0
1 4
6
20 0 0
0
3 16
8
7 17
5
48 18 0
6
1 4
1
1 11
1
59 10 8
0
10 0
0
6 7
0
0
1 12
8
2 9
4
52 0 0
5
2 10
6
3 3
11
10 0 0
0
3 14 10
1 3
0
25 0 0
0
4 15
4
1 2
7
48 0 0
0
8 15
0
10 10
8
37 8 0
0
4 5
0
1 0
6
31 7 4
6
8 2
6
1 16
0
29 3 6
85 12
2
2
0
14 19
4
103 4
8
70 12
10
524 15 2
10 10
8 6
9
11 18
0
49 0 0
7 0
9
7 0
0
7 6
0
24 0 0
11 12
0
18 5
8
23 18
3
15 13
6
17 8
5
58 14
1
0
4 8
2
1 10
9
10 0 0
-)
12 7
3
48 11
8
8 0
0
23 13
6
38 0 0
7 15
6
3 2
6
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CIRCUITS.
Marlborough
Watlington ,
Thanio
Brackley
Buckiogham
Chipping- Norton . .
Stow-on-the-Wold
Swindon
Wantage
Abingdon
Less by Expenses. . . .
Totals
VII. Portsmouth DUtrieV
Portsmouth
Oosport
Faiehani
Salisbury
Poole
Wimborne
Christchurch
Newport, Isle of Wight. •
Ryde
Southampton
Winchester
Andover
Chichester
Less by Expenses...
ToUls
YIII. Channel isUtndt
District,
Guernsey, English • . . .
„ French
Aldemey, English • . . ,
„ French ,
Jersey, English
,, French
Less by Expenses.. .
Totals
IX. Devonport District,
Def onport
Plymouth
Launceston
North-Hill
Holsworthy
Kilkhampton
Liskeard
Callington
Tavistock
Yearly
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. «.
d.
£. t. d.
£. f.
</.
£.
«. d.
322
5 0
0
4 5 0
2 4
0
41
10 0
177
-2 14
6
2 17 0
1 0
0
22
0 0
171
2 10
0
2 10 0
33
0 0
830
2 15
0
2 5 0
1 13
0
37
10 0
200
2 17
0
2 15 0
1 0
0
25
0 0
261
3 5
0
8 10 0
0 10
0
23
(J 0
66
1 5
0
1 17 9
0 6
9
45
16 8
700
10 5
0
14 0 0
8 10
2
203
4 7
5
4 10 0
0 16
0
61
0 0
133
2 12
6
3 15 8
0 18
10
27
0 0
195 13
6
10 17
4
6343
112 19
8
120 17 2
184 16
2
436
16 8
1005
24 0
0
23 8 6
27 8
6
127
8 12
6
3 4 0
2 3
2
116
3 15
0
1 19 5
1 17
10
35
0 0
748
11 5
0
10 0 11
3 6
5
30
0 0
746
13 10
0
7 16 9
10 3
0
25
0 0
372
5 12
6
5 0 0
1 11
1
9
0 0
175
8 10
6
3 17 9
2 15
3
66
0 0
438
10 10
0
11 15 8
22 19 10
52
0 0
547
12 10
0
13 0 0
35 0
0
20
0 0
547
15 0
0
14 4 0
8 18
10
245
4 12
0
3 15 0
4 10
0
69
0 0
282
4 10
6
3 18 0
1 2
0
56
0 0
179
5 5
0
6 9 4
5 8
8
36
0 0
127 4
7
15 15
9
5527
117 IS
0
108 9 4
111 8
10
386
0 0
5i6
13 3
10
IS 6 4
59 4
2
988
14 5
7
15 14 10
18 14
2
47
1 18
6
1 4 0
42
10 0
56
1 12
7
84 14 4
584
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33 3
8
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0
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41 12 1
50 10 10
465
13 12
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9 15 3
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606
7 10
0
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4 13
0
473
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0
4 3 0
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0
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1871.
CIRCUITS.
Camelford
Kingsbridge
firixhain and Dart-
mouth ,
AshburtoD
Less by Expenses . . . .
Totals
X. Cornwall District.
Redruth
Camborne
Falmouth
Truro
OiTennap
St« Agnes
Sl Austell
St. Mawes
Bodmin •
St. Columb
Penzance
St Just
St. Ives
Scilly Isles
Helston
Hayle
Marazion
Additional Subscriptions
Less by Expenses. • • .
ToUla
XI. Exeter Dittrict,
Exeter
Tiverton
Taunton, &c
Bridgewater
South- Petberton
Budleigh-Salterton ....
Axminster
Bridport
Barnstaple , .
Ilfracomt/e..,
South- Molton
Bideford
Dunster
Williton
Okehampton
Torquay
Teignmouth
Less by Expenses. . . .
Totals
Ycarl)
r
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. *.
d.
£. e.
d.
£. t.
d.
£.
«. eL
307
6 0
0
6 5
0
2 8
4
42
0 0
208
3 16
6
4 10
0
2 12
0
58
0 Q
283
3 10
0
4 1
0
8 1
3
54
0 0
371
8 5
0
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0
7 15
1
56
0 (
121 9
2
17 17
7
7839
145 13
6
122 IS
11
103 11
7
257
0 0
1687
19 13
0
18 8
1
17 5
6
2228
18 0
0
16 14
6
11 3
3
1060
16 10
0
10 14
9
8 11
9
1315
20 0
0
17 10
9
5 15
0
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8 0
0
6 3
11
3 11
3
1360
9 0
0
3 0
0
4 6
7
1185
16 10
0
13 1
0
7 15
2
34
0 0
265
4 10
0
4 2
6
0 15
6
22
0 0
681
13 10
0
7 10
0
3 10
0
30
0 0
395
6 5
0
5 5
6
2 10
0
34
0 0
1072
23 10
0
24 2
6
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1389
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0
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8
4 14
6
774
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2 17
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0 0
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4 1
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488
14 6
0
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1
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5
283
6 15
0
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0
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6 8
6
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0
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0
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2 3
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0
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0 0
46
1 8
6
0 16
2
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0
57
0 0
257
7 5
6
6 6
5
5 15
0
376
5 2
6
4 18
0
2 8
0
15
0 0
108
2 13
0
4 5
0
2 0
0
15
0 0
241
4 10
0
4 4
0
1 1
0
33
0 0
775
9 10
0
7 15
6
17 2
6
164
3 0
0
1 19
1
0 17
4
15
0 0
207
4 6
6
2 10
0
5 12
9
286
5 1
8
4 11
6
2 19
9
39
0 0
433
10 0
0
8 18
6
6 16
0
138
5 5
0
4 4
6
3 11
0
70
0 0
144 7
0
14 1
9
5894
111 16
9
107 4
5
130 5
3
340
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467
CIRCUITS.
XII. Bristol District,
Bristol, King- Street, &c.
„ Langton-Street,&c
„ Clifton, &c
KingBWood
Baowell
\7e8ton
Stroud
Durslej
StonehouM, &c
Xhornburj, &c
Glouceater
Tewkesbury
Cbeltenhain
Newport. .^
Kisca
Cardiff, Wesley, &c
„ LoudouD-Squaie,
&c
Pontypridd
Bridgeud
Mont.outh
Ross
Chepstow
AT ergavenuy
Pontypool
Ledbury
Hereford » . . . .
Leas by Expenses. . .
Totals.. w
XIII. Bath District.
Bath
Bradford-on- Avon ,
Midsomer- Norton
Frome ,
Warminster ,
Melksham
Devizes
Shepton- Mallet........
Castle-Carey ,
Sherborne ,
Yeovil
Weymouth .........
Portland
Dorchester
Shaftesbury
Blandford ,
Glastonbury ,
Additional Subscriptions
Less by Expenses.
Totals
Yearly
Coiigreg
'.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. M.
d.
£.
t.
d.
£, M.
d.
£.
s. d.
1112
45 2
0
26
0
10
60 0
7
635
16 13
0
12
12
7
3 0
0
80
0 0
48S
27 8
0
22
1
7
59 16
5
606
9 11
0
6
13
10
0 11
5
872
6 10
0
5
8
0
1 5
0
25
13 0
289
8 9
6
7
3
0
10 7
11
81
0 0
437
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10
9
9
4
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8
51
11 11
194
4 10
0
6
5
0
3 16
0
33
10 0
199
4 10
0
4
10
0
1 0
0
242
5 5
6
3
0
6
0 12
0
31
10 0
460
12 5
0
14
10
0
4 15
0
191
5 2
6
5
11
4
3 11
0
597
19 4
8
13
5
6
23 5
4
471
12 10
0
40
6
10
4 13
7
847
3 17
0
3
14
6
8 3
0
538
15 0
0
23
0
7
8 18
6
367
8 10
0
12
1
1
5 18
11
240
4 0
0
2
7
6
8 12
6
40
0 0
810
5 11
6
6
5
6
21 0
0
17
10 0
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6
2
4
6
0 10
0
40
10 0
265
3 16
0
4
0
0
1 0
0
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177
3 10
0
2
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0
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3
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10
1 4
6
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836
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0
1 10
0
256
3 12
7
3
5
0
0 10
0
54
5 0
229
4 8
0
5
3
0
0 17
0
27
0 0
236 8
5
28 17
0
10170
255 5
1
222
1
10
207 6
5
547
4 11
601
20 12
0
18
4
5
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8
444
10 10
0
8
0
0
7 14
9
934
14 10
0
14
15
0
60 19
10
440
8 0
6
5
6
4 5
1
128
2 10
6
2
0
0 15
0
538
12 0
0
8
0
6 0
0
27
10 0
176
2 18
6
2
0
1 .17
8
42
7 8
614
9 10
0
10
14
9
3 12
9
36
0 0
131
2 15
0
2
5
1 5
7
31
10 0
700
14 14 10
7
0
4 6
6
301
5 6
6
5
16 10
3 5
4
413
10 0
0
9
10
3 6
8
SO
0 0
411
9 9
6
5
5
1 14
7
18
0 0
450
7 0
0
5
6
9 10
5
25
0 0
592
8 18
0
5
10
0
9 0
0
343
4 12
6
2
0
0
.4 8
0
23
0 0
267
4 14
1 5
7
6
3
10
0
0 8
2
11
10 0
159 3
7
12 16
11
7483
149 7
11
115
4
8
146 6
8
244
17 8
2 6 2
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1871
CIRCUITS.
XIV. Swansea DUtriet
Swanaea
Oower •••••..
Neath
Merthyr-Tydvil
Tredegar
Brynmawr
Brecon ) •
BuUth}
Carmarthen
Llanelly
Haverfordwest ,
Pembroke
Tenby
Ooginan
Aberystwyth
Less by Expenses. . . •
Totals
XV. South fFaUtDittriet,
{Welth Preaching,)
Merthyr-Tydvil
Tredegar
Aberdare
Treherbert
Ebbw-Vale
Cardiflf
Cowbridge ••••
Brecon
Llandilo
Carmarthen
Swansea
Lampeter
Aberayron
St David's
Aberystwyth
Ynamtuen
Machynlleth
Llanidloes
Less by Expenses.. ..
Totals
XV I. North Walet District.
(Welsh Preaching.)
Denbigh
Rhyl
Ruthin
Corwen
Llangollen
Coedpoeth
Llanrwst
Blaenau- Ffestiniog . . . .
Abergele • . .
Conway
Yearly
Congreg.
MeeUngs
Nop.
Collection, i
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. ».
d.
£. *.
d.
£. t.
d.
£. #. d.
479
11 16
7
14 15
6
9 12
9
135
3 7
6
2 IS
9
2 2
0
27 10 0
233
7 1
0
6 0
3
2 10
0
336
7 17
0
7 15
7
13 5
5
294
• 3 2
0
2 0
0
0 15
0
20 0 0
405
5 5
0
4 1
3
1 12
4
44 0 0
142
84
4 10
1 10
0
0
6 6
0
2 J6
6
40 0 0
122
3 8
9
2 15
0
2 8
1
20 0 0
182
4 12
3
4 13
6
9 5
7
55 0 0
569
14 9
0
10 5
0
10 2
6
466
9 9
5
7 16
0
8 12
0
150
3 2
6
1 8
6
1 13
0
30 0 0
49
0 18
0
0 4
8
0 12
0
9 10 0
77
1 17
0
2 9
6
1 4
9
66 11
11
10 8
0
11
8723
82 1
0
73 4
6
56 3
246 0 0
203
8 10
0
0 15
6
5 0
0
20 10 0
203
3 5
0
0 18
0
5 4
1
18 0 0
200
3 2
6
0 15
0
5 0
0
5 10 0
52
0 19
0
0 9
6
1 6
0
58 0 0
239
6 4
0
0 19
0
5 12
0
80 0 0
149
4 0
0
0 18
6
13 2
6
32 10 0
82
2 12
0
0 11
6
3 10
0
21 0 0
79
2 8
0
0 11
6
4 0
0
39 0 0
206
5 0
0
0 19
0
7 3
0
26 10 0
249
5 6
0
1 6
0
5 12
0
38 0 0
248
3 14
6
0 17
6
3 19
6
8 0 0
173
3 I
6
0 11
6
4 17
6
28 0 0
156
3 0
6
0 12
6
8 13
6
33 10 0
65
2 I
0
0 10
6
2 0
0
38 0 0
496
8 4
6
I 9
6
9 5
0
20 0 0
369
4 6
0
0 10
2
4 0
0
4 10 0
529
7 0
6
1 14
0
9 0
0
15 0 0
441
6 12
0
1 2
0
8 0
o'
44 0 0
100 5
1
1 13
0
4139
74 7
0
15 11
2
98 12
1
470 0 0
243
5 6
0
1 9
0
10 0 0
316
6 15
0
1 11
0
267
4 16
0
1 3
0
12 0 0
229
4 5
0
0 18
6
25 0 0
327
5 10
0
1 5
0
10 0 0
401
5 15
6
1 12
0
348
4 10
0
1 5
6
195
1 10
0
0 15
6
10 0 0
37D
5 0
0
1 6
0
308
4 5
0
1 4
0
10 0 0
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CIRCUITS.
LWerpool
Holywell
Bagillt
Moid
Beaumaris
Amlwch
Holyhead
Camarroii
Bangor
Tregarth
Pwllheli
Barmouth
Dolgelly
Llanfyliin
Llanrhaiadr
Llanfair
Uanley
London, Welsh . •
In the District ..
Totals
XVII. Birmingham and
Shrtwihwry District,
Birmingham (Cherry-
Street,&c)
n (Belmont-
Row, &c)
n (Newtown-
Row, &cO
„ (Wesley,&c.)
West- Bromwich
Wednesbury (Spring-
head,&c.)
„ (Wesley,
&c.) ..
WalsaU (Wesley, &c) ..
„ (Centenary, &c.)
WoWerhampton
Bilston
Dudley
Tipton
Oldbnry
Stourbridge
Stourport
Worcester
Malf em. •
Bromsgrove •
Evesham
Redditch
Coventry
Leamington
Stfatford-upon- Avon . .
Hinckley
Shrewsbury
Madeley
Dawley
Wellington
Ket]ey-Bank,&c
Ludlow •
469
Yearly
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection. ]
and Subs.
Grants.
£. ..
d.
£, «.
d.
£. t.
d.
£. t. d.
853
18 4
0
5 12
0
667
8 2
0
2 6
0
490
6 16
0
1 16
0
18 0 0
464
9 10
0
2 6
0
12 0 0
230
4 10
0
1 0
0
25 0 0
164
8 7
0
0 19
0
25 0 0
838
8 2
0
1 10
0
669
7 10
0
1 18
6
38 0 0
471
7 8
0
1 10
0
493
6 0
0
1 7
0
391
4 12
6
1 8
0
15 0 0
445
6 5
0
1 6
0
82 0 0
565
8 8
0
1 10
0
25 0 0
888
7 8
0
1 14
0
430
7 11
6
1 14
6
15 0 0
800
6 5
0
1 17
6
10 0 0
143
2 10
1 8
0
0
1 0
0
114 17
37 0 0
10400
171 4
6
42 18
0
114 17
329 0 0
1088
32 9
0
25 18
0
36 19
541
14 12
4
11 8
0
10 17
548
n 10
0
12 13
0
15 7
8(r 0 0
1076
33 5
6
28 0
4
18 18
855
22 15
0
25 4
6
11 19 11
915
21 0
0
28 9
8
8 4
1
1203
80 0
1
28 18
11
4 6
1
680
16 10
6
25 5
5
12 13
5
706
14 16 10
21 18
0
22 6
2
1169
84 2
6
87 8
8
13 10
1
604
12 2
0
12 3
0
1 1
9
737
12 2
0
13 7
6
4 0
0
577
12 10
0
19 8
0
5 17
0
284
6 14
0
8 17
6
8 6
6
85 0 0
633
12 18
0
17 10
0
2 7
9
303
8 0
0
13 8
8
11 18
8
20 0 0
834
7 17
6
8 1
0
1 10
4
72
4 2
6
11 0
0
186
2 12
6
2 15
0
4 13
0
35 0 0
298
4 0
0
3 10
0
0 10
0
35 0 0
440
8 15
0
11 1
10
1 16
4
405
6 0
0
6 10
6
9 9
0
25 0 0
458
14 0
0
15 10
1
33 16
11
172
2 8
6
1 5
7
0 9
4
35 0 0
672
8 2
0
7 0
0
0 18
6
27 0 0
226
5 10
0
7 0
0
1 1
0
30 0 6
357
9 10
0
11 3
0
1 11
6
425
6 0
0
6 6
0
7 9
7
353
8 15
0
11 6
10
7 13
8
362
4 10
0
5 5
0
1 5
0
365
4 9
0
3 6
0
31 0 0
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1871
CIRCUITS.
Kington . •
Knighton
Less by Expenses . . . .
Totals
XYIII. Maechifield Dit-
trict,
Macclesfield
Alderley-Edge, &c
Buxton
Whaley- Bridge
Congieton
Sandbach
Nantwich
Crewe ,
Northwich
Burslem
Tu^isUll
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Longton
Stafford
Leek
Uttoxeter
Cheadle
Market-Drayton
Less by Expenses. . . ,
Totals...
XIX. Liverpool District,
Liverpool (Brunswick,
&c.) ....
„ (Cranmer, &c.) .
„ (Pitt-Street, &c.)
„ (Wesley, &c.)
Waterloo ,
Birkenhead ,
Seacombe ,
Chester
Tarporley
Mold
Carnarvon
Llandudno
Rhyl
Holyhead
Wrexham
Oswestry
Whitchurch ,
WarringtOQ
Runcorn ,,
Widnes
St. Helen's ,
Southport
Ormskirk
Wigan
Kos.
214
192
17450
1195
207
170
317
625
224
541
481
820
1079
957
964
500
513
1001
358
182
167
10301
1325
520
860
943
137
861
167
527
300
183
44
31
50
92
276
161
510
560
851
290
852
515
377
495
Yearly
Collection.
£. *. rf.
4 2 0
5 7 0
401 8 9
35 1
5 18
5 15
5 11
13 1 0
4 17 6
13 12 6
9 10
17 6
28 17 6
19 0
18 0
10 0
9 7
26 10
5 18
4 8
8 10 6
236 4 6
65 10
19 10
47 16 6
34 0
15 7
27 19
6 1
19 6
7 10
4 11 6
1 9
1 10
1 3
2 5
6 11
. 3 7
9 15
17 19
20 0
7 7
19 18
30 0
9 8 6
10 10
Congreg.
Meetings
Collection.
and Subs.
if. #. rf.
£. *. rf.
4 5 0
0 15 0
5 0 0
1 0 0
444 5 0
35 2 8
6 8 8
12 8 1
4 6 8
11 12 0
4 15 11
14 II 10
9 0 0
15 11 0
25 15 6
17 7 1
12 12 0
9 10 0
11 12 6
13 2 0
8 0 0
2 13 1
4 0 0
218 9 0
36 8 0
16 15 9
39 2 6
81 9 6
18 12 10
30 5 4
8 18 18
16 13 8
8 2
8 11
1 12
2 10
1 5
1 10
11 7
3 17
11 4
14 12
13 12
8 10
25 4
37 5
7 16
9 1
252 12 5
20 4 1
232 8 4
68 9 10
2 10 0
8 5
3 0
2 2
1 1
^ 11
0 16
8 3
8 19
2 19 1
8 19 6
2 5 0
3 16 6
4 2 6
3 5 0
2 11 8
127 18 6
16 5 7
111 12 11
75 17 1
5 6 11
48 13 6
27 6 5
89 13 8
58 2 4
8 16 6
7 17 10
1 13 7
1 10 0
1 17 6
4 0 0
2 14
1 18
2 2
8 4
11 18
1 10
31 16
188 13
8 5
1 18
Orsnti.
£. 9. d.
40 0 0
30 0 0
378 0 6
55 0 0
30 10 0
44 0
63 3
9 0
30 10
36 0
268 3 8
58 0 0
32 10 0
22 10 0
20 0 0
45 0 0
35 0 0
33 15 6
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1871.
471
CIRCUITS.
Preston (Lune-Street,&c)
„ (Wesley, &c.) ..
Chorley
Blackpool
Oarstang
Lancaster
Newtown
Welshpool
Less by Expenses.
Totals
XX. Manehetter District.
Manchester (Oldham-
Street,&c. )
„ (Irwell-Sireet,
'&c.; ....
„ (Grosvenor-
Street,&c.)
,^ (Great
firidgewater-
Street,&c.)
„ (Oxford-
Road, &c.)
„ (Radnor-
Street, &c.)
„ (Gravel-
Lane, &c.)
„ (Cheetham-
IHU, &c.)
„ (Welsh, &c.)
Altrincham .•••
Stockport (Tiviot-Dale,
&c.) ....
„ (Hill-Gate.&c.)
New-Mills
Glossop
Ashton-under-Lyne ....
Hyde
Oldham (Manchester*
Street, &c.)
(Wesley, &c.)
Saddleworth
Less by Expenses.
Totali
XXI. Bolton DUtrict.
BoUon (Bridge- St., &c.)
„ (Wesley, &c.) ..
„ (Famworth, &c.).
„ (Park-Stieet,&c.)
Rochdale (Union-Street,
&c.)
„ (WcUey, &c.).
Heywood
Nos.
892
797
412
S46
189
588
293
291
H735
1091
1611
1471
911
687
1010
986
618
251
625
933
782
480
603
703
352
828
454
235
14531
1311
1080
634
521
957
706
212
Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d.
21 0 0
15 0 0
10 10 0
15 16 9
4 2 0
10 0 0
4 2 6
4 17 0
464 3 ]
36 10 0
35 17 6
44 9 9
38 0 0
32 0 0
86 14 4
38 0 0
35 0 0
3 8 0
39 1 6
29 5
17 0
8 10
8 10
12 17
5 11 10
25 0 0
11 0 0
5 5 0
457 0 6
87 16
38 3
15 13 9
18 3 3
20 0 0
18 2 0
3 6 6
Cong\*eg.
Collection.
£. #. d,
21 16 6
14 9 10
9 1 7
13 3 7
6 0 0
13 17 6
3 0 7
7 4 0
448 2 8
33 8 7
30 10 0
34 2 2
53 0 9
27 0 3
33 19 7
36 0 0
41 9 0
0 15 6
41 16 10
24 11 4
16 I 9
8 5 4
6 14 1
13 11 6
7 11 4
23 0 0
12 10 0
4 7 10
448 15 10
27 5 11
25 16 11
12 15 2
14 5
12 2
14 13
3 6
Meetingi
and Subs.
£. «. d.
7 15 6
22 14 1
63 12
11 12
2 0
3 5
2 8
5 9
648 13 1
32 0 6
616 12 7
21 17 6
8 0 5
29 9 10
50 4 7
20 8 3
36 0 10
28 5 3
81 14 5
46 4 9
37 16 2
4 3 6
1 12 6
1 5 6
3 11 10
2 1 6
11 0 0
3 12 0
7 19 7
395 8 5
25 7 9
370 0 8
Grants.
£. s. d.
70 10 0
36 10 0
353 15 6
43 11 11
38 18 7
9 10 9
13 10 1
9 4 7
5 0 0
0 16 0
82 6 0
40 0 0
80 0 0
34 10 0
136 16 0
31 5 8
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472
1871
CIRCUITS.
Burnley
Padiham . . ......
Bury
Blackburn
Haslingden ••••..
Accrington
Bacup
RawtenBtall
Colne
Barrowford, &c . . . •
CHtheroe
Leigh
Less by Expenses.
Totals
XXIL Halifax !t Brad-
ford Dittriet,
Halifax (South-parade,
&c.)
„ (Wesley, &c.)
Huddersfield (Queen-
Street, &c )
„ (Buxton-
Road, &c.)
Holmfirth
Sowerby- Bridge • • . •
Stainland
Todmorden
Hebden- Bridge
Denby-Dale
Bradford (Kirkgate, &c.)
„ (Manningham,
&c.)
„ (Eastbrook,
&c.)
„ (Great Horton,
&c.) ....
Keighley
Bingley
CuUingworth
Shipley
Charlestown
Skipton
Addingfaam, &c
Cross Hills
Orassington
Settle
Less by Expenses. . .
Totals
XXIIL Leedt DUtriet,
Leeds (Brunswick, &c.)
Headingley Theological
Institution
Nos.
1185
611
965
1138
816
8S5
1012
774
623
400
406
610
14696
648
1022
865
1241
789
825
377
605
1126
262
1186
764
1654
1048
2295
657
480
892
59
448
204
418
210
445
Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d.
30 0
10 0
24 5
20 15
18 18
19 12
24 0
12 10
9 15
7 17
6 18
9 11
845 9 1
15 7 5
23 14 6
17 5 0
22 10
11 0
12 0
6 7
7 15
16 3
3 18
31 0
21 4 6
34 10 0
16 10 10
40 0 0
6 14
5 10
12 13
1 2
9 4
2 19
4 12
8 3
7 11
332 17 0
65 0 0
1 0 0
Coogreg.
Collection.
£. «. d,
32 11 8
10 7 9
21 15 0
18 13 3
23 1 11
16 15 5
58 12
21 0
9 8
11 1
6 8
U 12
851 12 0
20 1
18 18
16 16 6
15 7 6
9 1 10
15 1 2
4 13 1
8 0
5
0
9
11
4
24
23 0 2
29 15 10
17 16 4
43 12 1
12 2 11
4 12 3
14 9
1 7
9 6
2 12
3 16
2 13
7 11
Meetings
and Subs.
£. s, d
29 13 6
2 17 8
37 16 0
2 8 4
14 5 2
10 10 6
46 6 8
10 15 8
3 12 0
21 5 7
1 15 8
8 7 6
Granto.
£. t. d.
305 6 2
29 8 I
275 18 1
27 10 0
23 7 7
20 6 5
23 2 3
2 4 6
14 1 1
4 5 1
4 12 1
13 11 6
1 18
48 14 6
51 17 2
4 17 11
320 9 10
35 14 8
23 3
60 16
12 10
1 17
10 17
5 U
1 8 10
3 10 0
15 3
0 15 4
8 11 2
370 14 2
33 12 11
337 1 3
62 3 11
24 5 7
58 11 3
25 0 0
45 0 0
40 0 0
37 0 0
147 0 0
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1871.
473
CIRCUITS.
Leeds f Oxford- pL, &c.)
„ (HeadiDgley, &c.)
„ (St. Peter's, &c.).
„ (Wesley, &c.) ..
Bramley
Wakefield
Birstal
Morley
Dewsbury
Ossett, &c
Knaresborongh
Harrogate
Otley
Pateley- Bridge
Pontefract »
Castleford
Cleckheaton
Yeadon
Woodhoase GroTe
Less by Expenses. . . .
Totals
XXIV. SluffieldDUtrkU
Sheffield (Carver- Street,
&c.)
„ (Norfolk-Street,
&C.)
„ (Ebenezer, &c.)
„ (Thomcliffe,&c.)
Chesterfield
Bakewell
Bradwell
Rotherham
Wath-opoo-Deame ....
Doncaster •
Barnsley
Retford ^..•.
Worksop
Less by Expenses..
Totals
XXV. Nottingham and
Derby Dittriet.
Nottingham (Halifax-
place, ftc.)
(vfe8ley.Ac.)
Ilkestone
Mansfield
Newark
Bingham
Leicester
Melton- Mowbray
Oakham
Stamford
Yearly
Congreg.
MeeUngs
Nos.
Collection.
ColleoUon.
and Subs.
Grants
£. s.
tL
£. 1.
d.
£. «. d.
£. s.
d.
1442
43 8 11
32 17
5
39 10 9
345
15 10
0
9 12
6
8 4 0
1104
29 0
4
16 4
1
9 12 0
1244
24 19
0
15 18
1
44 7 4
1173
29 15
0
81 10
0
62 2 11
1243
25 9
0
28 5
4
22 6 11
1541
31 13
8
27 0
6
19 17 0
510
12 14
0
7 7
6
14 7 9
1002
21 11
3
28 0
4
33 6 11
462
8 0
0
10 1
6
2 2 2
609
12 0
0
9 16
8
7 0 7
815
11 10
0
12 13
0
15 15 11
890
19 0
0
17 0
0
11 11 8
765
10 11
5
8 19
7
8 2 2
30 0
0
856
26 0
0
24 6
1
29 11 7
457
7 16
0
6 18
0
9 4 7
437
9 0
0
7 5
0
17 4 0
40 0
0
888
6 14
6
4 7
6
10 18 6
646
10 11
7
8 18
7
15 3 2
437 13 5
44 12 8
17173
421 4
8
342 11
4
893 0 9
70 0
0
971
47 1
9
33 11
8
111 12 10
1811
60 10
0
63 14
5
121 15 7
975
24 16
0
25 4
2
65 2 0
321
10 13
6
5 11
1
18 1 9
712
12 0
0
13 5
8
8 10 0
45 0
0
109
2 14
6
2 19
4
14 0
60 4
8
405
8 17
0
4 0
1
0 9 0
772
28 19
5
26 5
11
29 6 0
697
13 0
0
12 5
0
2 0 0
40 0
0
1487
26 0
0
26 0
0
8 18 0
728
17 15
0
14 19
7
22 15 5
1105
22 0
0
18 2
6
16 18 9
460
9 6
0
8 10
1
3 18 11
58 10
0
410 7 8
28 19 1
10548
273 13
2
254 9
1
381 8 2
203 14
8
1244
24 10
0
84^ 2
2
13 16 0
1224
24 19
0
28 8
7
8 7 9
417
5 10
0
6 6
0
3 3 0
951
15 12
6
18 2
0
7 4 6
1001
27 10
0
17 0
0
17 18 4
456
6 0
0
5 0
6
1 0 0
37 0
0
990
22 5
0
23 16
6
11 7 11
726
8 4
0
5 14
6
1 3 0
196
4 0
0
2 13
9
85 0
0
321
5 0
0
4 15
0
10 1 6
25 0
0
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474
1871.
CIRCUITS.
Grantham
Peterborough
Loiighborotig^h ,...
Casile-Donington ..
Derby
Ashbourne
Helper
Ripley
Ashby-de-Ia-Zoach
Burton-on-Trent ..
Matlock- Bath ....
LesB by Expenses.
Totals
XXVI. Lineoin DittricU
Lincoln
Sleaford «
Market-Rasen ....
Louth
Horncastle
Bardney
Alford
Coningsby
SpiUby
Boston
Wainfleet
Spalding
Bourne
Leas by Expenses. . . .
Totals
XXVH. HullDUtHcU
Hull(Waltham.St., &c.)
„ (George- Yard, &c.)
Beverley
Driffield
Howden
Patrington
Hornsea
Grimsby (George-St.,&p. )
„ (Caistor, &c.)..
Gainsborough
Epworth
Snaith
Goole
Brigg
Barton-on- Humber ....
Bridlington
Less by Expenses..
Totals
Yearly
Congreg.
MeeUogs
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. f.
d.
£. «. d.
£. *.
d.
£, i. d.
737
13 0
0
11 16 4
5 7
2
565
10 15
0
9 15 0
14 0
1
30 0 0
561
8 10
0
9 2 9
1 2
7
18 0 0
405
7 7
0
5 10 3
2 7
6
12 12 0
1303
27 8
0
29 16 3
4 2
6
176
4 4
0
4 9 11
1 9
9
45 0 0
418
9 0
0
5 17 4
0 18
6
28 0 0
292
7 10
0
6 15 10
1 7
0
27 0 0
1000
15 0
0
12 16 0
4 5
0
407
7 17
6
4 5 0
12 8
1
40 8 0
384
4 10
0
5 10 0
1 10
0
18 0 0
122 15
2
14 6
10
18774
258 7
0
246 12 8
108 9
4
316 0 0
2068
48 0
0
42 10 6
52 5
3
1078
17 5
0
14 10 0
3 0
6
27 0 0
923
20 0
0
15 10 0
13 14
5
20 0 0
1528
31 0
0
19 0 0
6 12
4
972
18 0
0
13 9 6
10 5
3
592
9 9
s
6 8 0
3 9
9
1455
31 0
0
19 14 0
37 0
9
540
7 5
0
5 5 6
I 10
0
811
12 5
0
9 2 6
4 0
0
1261
27 0
0
19 3 0
6 14
2
720
12 8
6
6 2 1
4 15
6
38 10 0
610
8 0
0
7 14 0
3 12 10
44 10 0
276
3 5
3
3 0 0
I 7
0
148 7
9
16 12
8
12834
244 18
2
181 9 1
131 15
1
130 0 0
2649
77 12
1
42 17 5
179 5
7
1644
47 10
0
25 9 11
51 5
7
765
17 12
0
13 12 8
14 5
0
862
18 0
9
18 13 2
4 6
0
855
19 10
0
15 0 0
9 5
10
456
11 6
6
5 0 0
6 4
5
364
7 19
0
6 7 0
4 6
6
82 0 0
1037
22 0
0
23 14 9
5 0
0
760
16 17
0
9 17 4
13 3
0
920
19 10
0
15 6 5
8 6
7
608
12 5
0
9 0 0
3 6
2
31 0 8
473
10 10
0
9 12 0
9 15
4
339
9 5
6
7 1 4
19 1
2
779
13 0
0
7 6 2
4 16
0
1527
35 12
0
22 6 0
24 4
8
927
21 0
0
16 2 6
7 10
3
80 0 0
359 2
1
29 14
10
14955
359 9
10
247 5 8
329 7
3
93 0 8
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475
CIRCUITS.
XXVIII. York District.
York (New-Street, &c.).
„ (Wesley, &c.)....
Tadcaater
Pocklington
MaltoQ
EasiDgwoId
Helmsley
Scarboroagh
Sherburn
Filey
Pickering
Kirby-Moorside
Thirsk
Northallerton
RipoD » ••*.
Selby
Less by Expenses. . . .
Totals
XXIX. fFhithy and
Darlington Dittrict.
Whitby
Danby
Stokesley
Guisborough
Darlington
Stockton
Middlesborough
Hartlepool
Barnard-Castle
Bishop-Auckland
Middleham
Hawes, &c
Richmond
Reeth
Bedale
Less by Expenses.
Totals
XXX. Newcatth DUtriet,
M e\> castle -upon- Tyne
(Brunswick,&c.)
yy ^Blenheim-
Street, &c.). .
Gateshead
North-Shields
South-Shields
BIyth
Morpeth ....••.•
Sunderlai^d (Sans-Street,
&c.) ....
„ (Fawcett-
Street, &c.)
Yearly
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subs.
Grants.
£. f.
d.
£. f. d.
£. : d.
£. «.
d.
1867
51 10
0
38 1 11
67 13 8
960
28 0
0
15 11 0
40 5 9
785
20 8
3
14 12 0
17 17 2
868
20 10
0
14 4 0
18 15 9
912
18 19
4
12 8 10
8 11 2
812
18 8
4
9 15 0
8 7 4
843
6 13
0
2 4 0
1 0 0
15 0
0
1160
30 5
0
15 0 0
20 13 9
545
11 5
0
5 10 0
8 10 0
394
10 0
0
8 11 8
15 19 5
536
10 15
0
5 0 0
7 7 10
40 0
0
686
11 8
10
6 13 6
3 1 6
624
13 0
0
10 0 8
3 5 0
502
8 6
9
6 12 0
16 6 3
975
17 2
0
14 4 0
6 13 10
1197
33 0
9
22 15 9
48 5 3
287 13 8
28 8 6
13156
309 12
3
201 4 4
259 10 2
56 0
0
800
19 9
7
9 10 0
14 9 4
405
6 11
6
8 14 2
2 6 2
477
10 10
0
7 6 0
2 1 6
932
12 11
7
14 0 5
7 0 8
1108
28 0
0
22 0 0
^& 19 2
826
18 12
6
19 11 11
80 12 10
694
16 7
9
13 12 3
22 9 8
608
13 10
0
12 2 6
5 2 6
9S8
11 11
0
11 13 3
19 11 7
40 0
0
1677
24 10
0
17 16 0
34 12 3
734
9 16
0
7 0 0
17 2
31 0
0
358
3 12
6
2 10 3
2 9 6
20 0
0
289
7 0
0
% Q ^
20 1 3
41 5
0
778
8 0
0
5 0 8
1 10 0
896
9 5
0
6 7 8
3 19 6
203 13 1
14 2 2
11520
199 7
5
158 11 7
189 10 11
132 5
0
1022
36 6
0
32 17 1
79 11 3
815
18 18
0
21 0 2
22 4 9
1530
22 14
3
24 12 10
49 17 9
567
11 15
6
8 0 6
6 19 6
623
14 0
0
12 14 8
10 19 10
430
3 6
6
4 0 0
5 7 8
121
2 14
0
1 10 0
1 11 10
48 0
0
843
24 0
0
18 5 10
34 8 10
581
15 10
0
16 0 11
14 13 4
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1871.
CIRCUITS.
S underland ( Whitbarn-
Street, &c.)
Hough toD-le- Spring.. ..
Durham
Wolsingham
Hexham •
Shotley- Bridge
Alston ..••.
Allendale-Town
Alnwick
Berwick
Lets by Expenaee. . . .
ToUlB
XXXL CarlUU Dittriet,
Carlisle
Brampton • . . •
Whitehaven
Workington
Cockermouth, &c
Appleby
Penrith
Wigton
Kendal
Ulventone
Dumfriea
Leas by Expenses • • . .
ToUls
XXXIL UUrfMan
District.
Douglas
Castletown
Ramsay
Peel
Less by Expenses. . • .
Totals
XXXIII. Edinburgh and
Aberdeen District.
Edinburgh
Leith
Dunbar
Greenock
Glasgow (John-St., ftc.)
„ (St, Thomas's,
&e.). . • •
„ (Cathcart-Road.
&c.)
„ (Claremont-
Street, &c.)
Yearly
Congreg.
Meetings
Nos.
Collection.
Collection.
and Subf
.
Grants.
£. t.
d.
£. s. d.
£. t.
d.
£.
«. d.
858
5 0
0
7 0 0
2 8
2
799
11 8
0
10 10 0
21 2
1
1210
18 0
0
10 5 0
45 9 11
1217
18 1
6
11 11 11
12 4
0
900
8 10
0
7 15 8
6 8
0
25
0 0
1196
12 0
0
11 5 0
6 11
0
676
5 0
4
2 8 0
7 5
2
25
0 0
687
4 16
6
2 5 0
6 18
9
181
2 7
0
1 16 8
20
0 0
34
0 18
0
18 4
0 5
0
48
7 6
884 1
10
88 18
9
18690
225 5
7
205 2 7
800 8
1
166
7 6
886
10 6
9
5 6 0
9 8
4
27
0 0
270
8 10
0
2 0 0
1 0
0
80
0 0
425
4 15
4
8 8 11
8 11
1
188
8 8
0
1 17 10
1 7
6
80
0 0
887
5 0
0
8 8 0
7 2
6
28
0 0
550
6 10
0
5 4 6
8 18
10
865
18 15
0
18 10 0
9 12
9
800
5 0
0
2 10 0
1 9
7
50
0 0
448
6 10
0
10 0 0
4 5
9^
660
9 12
4
14 10 0
4 1
2
^6
1 8
0
0 10 0
70
0 0
45 7
6
10 14
1
4454
74 15
5
67 0 8
84 18
5
285
0 0
825
20 0
0
16 0 7
7 15
6
700
6 6
0
4 10 9
1 7
8
27 12 0
720
14 11
0
6 0 0
2 16
7
36
0 0
589
8 0
0
6 7 4
1 10
0
18
0 0
18 9
9
6 14
8
2784
48 17
0
81 18 8
6 15
6
81
12 0
472
16 10
0
8 0 0
18 1
6
69
2 4
6
1 11 4
1 8
0
51
0 0
85
0 12
6
0 12 0
20
0 0
88
1 10
0
1 12 0
8 2
0
22
0 0
590
16 2
0
5 1 4
10 17
4
259
6 10
0
2 0 0
5 10 1
3 15 3
6 0
20 17
5 18
9
6
7
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477
CIRCUITS.
Dumbarton
Airdrie . • . •
Wallacestone . .•
Stirling
Ayr
Aberdeen
Dundee (Ward-Road,
&c.) ....
„ (Wellington-
Street, &C.)
Penh
Arbroath, &c
Banff
InTemets
Less by Expenses ....
ToUls
XXXIY.— Zetland- Isles
Dittrici.
Lerwick
Dnnrossness
Walls
North-Mavin, &o.
North Isles
Totals
Yearly
Congreg.
Meeting
s
Noi.
Collection.
CoUection.
and Snbs.
Grants.
£. *. d.
£. s, d.
£. s.
d.
£. s. d.
67
1 10 0
1 0 0
1 15
10
83
1 0 0
0 5 0
20 8 6
831
2 15 6
1 10 0
2 12
0
18 0 0
87
1 0 0
0 12 0
1 0
0
22 0 0
158
4 2 0
0 8 6
45 0 0
279
5 15 0
7 6 0
19 9
7
27 0 0
252
5 11 6
2 6 0
7 5
0
84
1 17 6
0 12 6
2 0
1
20 0 0
67
1 15 0
0 13 0
1 8
0
40 0 0
74
1 19 0
0 18 0
40 0 0
196
2 11 4
8 5 6
40 0 0
46
1 7 0
1 1 0
40 0 0
96 1
2
9 9
6
8707
87 8 10
47 14 6
86 11
8
405 8 6
446
1 17 11,
2 0 0
1 0
8
846
0 17 6
0 13 6
0 4
6
547
1 15 0
1 8 0
0 9
0
184
0 14 0
0 7 0
0 11
0
226
0 10 0
0 5 0
1749
5 14 5
4 18 6
2 5
2
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1871.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE ORDINARIES, 1871.
DISTRICTS.
First London .....
Second London . .
Bedford and North-
ampton
Kent
Norwich and Lynn
Oxford
Portsmouth
Channel Islands..
Devonport • . . . • .
Cornwall
Exeter
Bristol
Bath
Swansea
South Wales • • • .
North Wales ....
Birmingham and
Shrewsbury ....
Macclesfield ....
Liverpool
Manchester
Bolfon
Halifax and Brad-
ford
Leeds
Sheffield
Nottingham and
Derby
Lincoln
Hull
York
Whitby and Dar-
lington
Newcastle
Carlisle
Isle of Man
Edinburgh and
Aberdeen
Zetland Isles ....
Ireland
Totals
Yearly
Nos.
Collection.
£. 5.
d.
13193
420 5
7
14661
484 7
10
11788
199 19
6
6872
150 9
8
6540
106 15
2
6348
112 19
8
5627
117 13
0
8962
74 6
6
7839
145 18
6
19129
226 18
4
5394
111 16
9
10170
255 5
1
7488
149 7
11
8723
82 1
0
4139
74 7
0
lOiOO
171 4
6
17450
401 8
9
10301
236 4
6
14785
464 8
1
14581
467 0
6
14696
845 9
1
18370
832 17
0
17178
421 4
8
10548
273 13
2
18774
258 7
0
12834
244 18
2
14955
359 9
10
13156
809 12
8
11520
199 7
5
13690
225 5
7
4454
74 15
5
2784
48 17
0
8707
87 3 10
1749
5 14
5
347090
7629 2
3
Congreg.
Meetings
Collection.
and Subs.
£. s. d.
e. *. d.
862 10 1
501 2 2
508 1 0
602 2 10
191 11 11
109 16 3
146 12 9
132 18 0
103 4 8
70 12 10
120 17 2
184 16 2
108 9 4
111 8 10
69 15 10
172 10 8
122 13 11
103 11 7
174 5 7
78 5 2
107 4 5
180 5 8
222 1 10
207 6 6
115 4 8
146 6 8
78 4 6
56 8 11
15 11 2
98 12 1
42 18 0
114 17 6
444 5 0
232 8 4
218 9 0
111 12 11
448 2 8
616 12 7
448 15 10
370 0 8
361 12 0
275 18 1
820 9 10
887 1 8
342 11 4
393 0 9
254 9 1
881 8 2
246 12 8
108 9 4
181 9 1
131 15 1
247 5 8
829 7 8
201 4 4
259 10 2
158 11 7
189 10 11
205 2 7
300 8 1
67 0 3
34 13 5
81 18 8
6 15 6
47 14 6
86 11 8
4 13 6
2 5 2
6704 14 5
6983 5 8
Grants.
£. #. d,
198 0 0
278 0 0
313 8 0
160 0 0
524 15 2
436 16 8
386 0 0
77
257
150
340
547 4 11
244 17 8
246 0 0
470 0 0
329 0 0
373 0 6
268 3 8
353 15 6
136 iS 0
58 11 8
147 0 0
70 0 0
203 14 8
316 0 0
130 0 0
93 0 8
55 0 0
132 5
166 7
235 0
81 12
405 8 6
650 0 0
8864 2 0
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2.-EXTRA0RmNARI ES.
(1.)— REMOVALS.
£, 9. d.
Rev. H. J. Brookfield, North-Walsham to Market- Harborough 110 0
Alfred Taylor, Oundle to North-Walsham 15 0
Thomas Turner, Bedale to Botesdale 4 0 0
Francis Barker, Market-Harborough to Swaffhain 2 10 0
Uriah Butters, Swaffham to Mildenhall 1 6 0
Edward Barber, St. Mawes to Marlborough 4 0 0
George Denton, Dunbar to Marlborough 2 0 0
John Lamplough, Axminster to Brackley 2 10 0
Frederick Barber, Ashburton to Swanage 3 0 0
John D. Clark, Lerwick to Winchester 3 0 0
George Meadows, Marlborough to Hols worthy 4 10 0
Joseph Higham, Newent to Salcombe 2 10 0
Joseph Warburton, Christchurch to Ashburton 2 10 Q
Thomas Reading, Thame to Buckfastleigh 3 10 0
Mark Symons, Alnwick to St. Ives 12 0 0
Josiah Goodacre, Brynmawr to St. Ives 4 0 0
George S. Daniels, Christchurch to Hayle 2 0 0
Nathaniel Alston, Okehampton to South-Molton 15 0
George Smith (a), Brynmawr to Ledbury 2 0 0
John Randerson, to Weymouth 8 0 0
Frederick Gwynne, Goginan to Blandford 5 0 0
Edward Knibbs, Folkestone to Brynmawr 4 10 0
Thomas Morgan, Llandilo to Tredegar ' 2 0 0
David Evans, Lampeter to Cowbridge 5 0 0
John Rees, Aberdare to Llandilo 2 15 0
James Jones, St David's to Aberayron 3 10 0
Joseph Jones, Cowbridge to St. David's 5 10 0
W. Humphries, Holt to Stourbridge 3 10 0
John W. Thomas, Newtown to Skipton 4 0 0
Jonathan Barrowclough, North-Walsham to Bradwell 2 0 0
George Reid, Newtown to Hexham 2 0 0
Joseph Hall, Brampton to Limestone-Brae 10 0
Joseph Symes, Montrose to Amble 1 4 0
George Hagen, Shaftesbury to Whitehaven 7 0 0
George H. Chambers, Stirling to Cockermouth 3 0 0
George Maugham, Ashburton to Penrith 5 0 0
George £. Sheers, Guildford to Montrose 2 10 0
£126 15 0
(2.)— AFFLICTIONS.
£. s. d.
Rev. J. Aldis, (Alton,) for protracted and fatal family affliction 20 0 0
Thomas Vinson, (Aylesbury,) for severe personal affliction 20 0 0
Jonathan Dent, (Biggleswade) 10 0 0
James F. Belfield, (Northampton,) for protracted affliction 12 0 0
William Fox, (Higham-Ferrers,) for personal and family affliction 12 0 0
Thomas Gane, (Market-Harborough,) for personal and family
affliction 15 0 0
Late Rev. R. Sargent, (Rochester,) for fatal affliction 20 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
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AFFLICTIONS,— Conimiieci.
£. *. d.
Rev. G. Clement, (Rye) 5 0 0
Francis Barker, (SwaflTham) 5 0 0
Thomas Green, (Thetford,) for protracted and fatal domestic
affliction 20 0 0
George Sanderson, (Mildenhall,) for severe affliction 15 0 0
Late Rev. E. Salisbury Evans, (Brighton,) for protracted and fatal
affliction 30 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
'Rev. George Denton, (Marlborough) 10 0 0
jQhn Mann, (Andover) 5 0 0
?• Le Gresley, (Jersey,) for severe and prolonged affliction 15 0 0
F. S. Keeling, (Liskeard,) for protracted affliction 20 0 0
Joseph R. Warburton, (Ashburton,) for fatal ^aniily affliction ... 25 0 0
James Crabtree, (Redruth,) for severe domestic affliction 20 0 0
William Hill, (Bodmin,) for heavy and fatal domestic affliction ... 25 0 0
Ebenezer Tovey, (St. Columb,) for painful and expensive family
affliction 25 0 0
Xjeorge Smith (b), (St. Just,) for protracted domestic affliction ... 20 0 0
Mark Symons, (St. Ives) 10 0 0
John Parsons, (Tiverton) 5 0 0
Thomas Peers, (Stroud,) for personal and family affliction 15 0 0
W. J. tooke, (Portland) 8 0 0
Thomas Thompson, (Glastonbury) 8 0 0
John Hugill, (Dorchester,) for severe family affliction 18 0 0
Henry Beeson, (Shaftesbury) 10 0 0
E. Crofts, (Neath, 1 870,) for domestic affliction 15 0 0
Isaac Jenkins, (Merthyr-Tydvil) 10 0 0
Henry Parry, (Aberdare) 5 0 0
David Lewis, (Cardiff) 4 0 0
John Roberts, (Brecon,) for fatal family affliction 12 0 0
James Jones, (Aberayron) 8 0 0
Peter Jones, (Machynlleth) 6 0 0
Lewis Williams, (Swansea) .n 5 0 0
Thomas J. Humphreys, (Blaenau-Ffestiniog) 8 0 0
Methuselah Thomas, (Bagillt) 9 0 0
Late Rev. John Lambert, (Alderley-Edge,) for fatal affliction 25 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. John Archer, (Whaley-Bridge) 10 0 0
John Skerratt, (Stafford,) for personal and family affliction 20 0 0
Late Rev. Henry Oldfield, (Wigan,) for fatal affliction 30 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. George Lester, (Tarporley, 1870,) for fatal domestic affliction. 20 0 0
Late Rev. Ebenezer Morgan, (Manchester, Welsh,) for fatal affliction 20 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Late Rev. J. P. Sumner, (Accrington,) for fatal affliction 15 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. Jacob Turvey, (Todmorden) 5 0 0
Late Rev. W. Drewett, (Cleckheaton,) for fatal affliction 15 0 0
Rev. Joseph Caley, (Bakewell) 10 0 0
W. T. Armstrong, (Rotherham,) for family affliction 15 0 0
Joseph Olphert, (Rotherham,) for fatal family affliction 25 0 0
Thomas Wenn, (Doncaster,) for personal and family affliction ... 15 0 0
Edward Nye, (Leicester,) for severe affliction 25 0 0
Late Rev. John Newell, (Peterborough.) for fatal affliction 30 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses... 12 0 0
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AFFLICTIONS,— Cbii^wif.
Rev. W. E. C. CockUI, (Matlock-Bath,) for domestic affliction 15 0 0
Late Rev. J. I. Page, (Ashbourne,) for fatal family affliction 30 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. W. Jackson (b), (Bourne,) for expensive family affliction 25 0 0
£. A. Gardiner, (Beverley,) for severe family affliction 20 0 0
Joseph Floyd, (Goole, 1870,) for fatal domestic affliction 20 0 0
W. Satchel!, (Brigg,) for fatal family affliction 20 0 0
Late Rev. G. Patterson, (Pocklington,) for fatal affliction 20 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. Joseph Moms, (Ripon,) for heavy and prolonged affliction ... 30 0 0
William King, (Whitby,) for heavy personal and family affliction 30 0 0
Thomas Waterhouse, (Richmond,) for family affliction 12 0 0
George Smith (c), (Reeth) , 8 0 0
Edward Horton, (Morpeth,) for severe domestic affliction 20 0 0
R. Fetch, (Houghton-le-Spring,) for protracted personal and
domestic affliction 20 0 0
R. Stepney, (Shotley-Bridge,) for severe domestic affliction 20 0 0
J. R. Bennett, (Alston,) for fatal domestic affliction 20 0 0
Joseph Hall, (AUendale-Town,) for severe domestic affliction ... 12 0 0
William Sellers, (Dumfries,) for protracted affliction 12 0 0
Samuel Abell, (Leith,) for personal and family affliction 12 0 0
Richard Webb, (Banff) 10 0 0
^£1,249 0 0
(3.>-FURNITURE.
£, M, d.
London, (Thames Mission) 40 0 0
Faversham 30 0 0
Guernsey, (English) 40 0 0
Bristol, (Clifton) 40 0 0
Weymouth 40 0 0
Merthyr-Tydvil 40 0 0
Stourbridge 40 0 0
Newcastle-under-Lyme 40 0 0
Padiham 40 0 0
Accrington 40 0 0
Colne 40 0 0
Leigh 40 0 0
Charlestown 40 0 0
Morley 40 0 0
Wath 40 0 0
Peterborough 40 0 0
Ashby-de-la-Zouch 40 0 0
Northallerton 40 0 0
£710 0 0
(4.)— MISCELLANEOUS.
£, *. d.
Supply for the Rev. J. Jones (e), Spitalfields 52 10 0
Supply for the Rev. L. Waterhouse, Southward 7 17 6
Supply for the late Rev. R. Chapman, Lewes 7 17 6
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MISCELLANEOUS,— Con^tfitteA
Supply for the late Rev. E. S. Evans, Brighton 23 12 6
Rev. James Fisher, Towcester, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. William Sanders, Daventry, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. George Hobill, Oundle, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev.T. R. Jones, St Ives and Huntingdon, for Circuit travelling ... 10 0 0
Rev. William Fox, Higham-Ferrers, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the late Rev. R. Sergeant, Rochester , 15 15 0
Rev. H. J. Thomas, Tenterden, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. G. Sanderson, Mildenhall 7 17 6
Rev. Dixon Naylor, Yoxford, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
" ply at Yoxford 16 19 6
Rev. Samuel Bowman, Bury St Edmund's, for Circuit travelling ... 10 0 0
Rev. Francis Barker, Swaffham, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Thomas Burrows, Walsingham, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Uriah Butters, Mildenhall, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. S. Lucas (b), for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. William Piggott, Christchurch, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. J. Mann, Andover, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. James Taylor (a), Winchester 7 17 6
Special Grant to Guernsey (English) 40 0 0
Supply for the Rev. P. LeGresley, Jersey (French) 7 17 6
Supply for the Rev. F. S. Keeling, Liskeard 23 12 6
Supply for the Rev. John Stephenson (a), St Mawes 23 12 6
Supply for the Rev. William Hill, Bodmin 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. F. Balls, Barnstaple 7 17 6
Special Grant to Torquay 20 0 0
Rev. Nathaniel Alston, South-Molton, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply at Okehampton 19 1 0
Supply for the Rev. Thomas Peers, Stroud 23 12 6
Rev. William Baddeley, Banwell, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. George Smith ^a), Ledbury, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. F. Menhinick, Melksham 15 15 0
Bev. Peter Parsons, Melksham, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev, John Gregory, Shepton-Mallet, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Bev. John Hugill, Dorchester, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. A. D. Cope, Pembroke 15 15 0
Rev. Isaac Jenkins (a), Merthyr-Tydvil, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. John Rees, Llandilo, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Henry Wilcox, Machynlleth, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Richard Prichard, Rhyl, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Methiisaleh Thomas, Bagillt, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. David Griffiths, Malvern 15 15 0
Rev. J, W. Roberts, Shrewsbury, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. R. T. Rundle, Ludlow, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the late Rev. John Lambert, Alderley-Edge 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. Samuel Merrill, Congleton ... 23 12 6
Supply for the late Rev. Henry Oldfield, Wigan 15 15 0
Supply for the late Rev. Ebenezer Morgan, Manchester (Welsh) ... 15 15 0
Supply for the late Rev. J. P. Sumner, Accrington 7 17 6
Rev. William Sinclair, Clitheroe, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supplv for the Rev. John Walter, Bingley 31 10 0
Rev. J. Imisson, Denbv-Dale, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. J. W. Thomas, Skipton, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. Robert W. Starr, Wakefield 7 17 6
Rev. J. Barrowclough, Bradwell, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply in the Nottingham North Circuit 15 15 0
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MISCELLANEOUS,— Om/mifed
£. M. d.
Supply for the late Rev. J. Newell, Peterborough 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. E. Nye, Leicester 7 17 6
Supply for the late Rev. Joseph I. Page, Ashbourne 7 17 6
Rev. £. Locky er, Lough borough, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the late Rev. G. Patterson, Pocklington 23 12 6
Supply for the Rev. J. T. Harwood, Sherbum 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. Joseph Morris, Ripon 23 12 6
Rev. S. Brocksop, Pickering, for Circuit travelling 10 0^ 0
Supply for the Rev. W. Kine, Whitby 15 15 0
Special grant to Bishop- Auckland 15 0 0
Rev. John Mai verb, Middleham, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. George Smith (c), Reeth, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. E. Jones, Sunderland (Fawcett^Street) 23 12 6
Supply for the Rev. R. Petch, Houghton-le-Spring 23 12 6
Rev. £. Horton, Morpeth, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. R. Stepney, Shotley-Bridge, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. W. Stevinson, Allendale-Town, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. H. Badger, Alnwick^ for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. Silas Jones, Wigton 7 17 6
Rev. Jonathan Cadman, Brampton, for Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. W. Faulkner, Douglas 7 17 6
Official expenses of the Chairmen and Secretaries of Dbtricts 1 69 110
£1,260 4 10
SUMMARY OF EXTRAORDINARIES.
£. f. d.
Removals 126 15 0
Afflictions 1249 0 0
Furniture v 710 0 0
Miscellaneous 1260 4 10
;£3,345 19 10
CONTINGENT EXPENSES NOT CHARGEABLE TO CIRCUITS.
£. t. d.
Removal of the Luggage of twenty Supernumeraries and Deceased
Ministers 91 18 8
Expenses of two Special Inquiries, Bedford and Northampton
District 3 10 0
Minor District Meeting, Oxford District 7 5 8
Ditto, Devonport District 1 10 0
Ditto, Exeter District 4 10
Ditto, Bristol District 0 110
Ditto, South Wales District 4 9 0
Ditto, Whitby and Darlington District 3 4 6
Legal Expenses, Ditto 8 15 0
Moiety of a sum paid in a Chapel case, by direction of Conference,
to avoid litigation* 22 0 0
Rev. Thomas Hughes, towards support 100 0 0
Grants to Ministers retiring from Circuit-work for one year, on
account of health 138 1 6
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CONTINGENT EXPENSES NOT CHARGEABLE TO CIRCUITS,—
£. 8. d.
President's ofiScial visits to Scotland, Ireland, and North Wales ;
Committees, postages, and other expenses 35 0 0
Ditto, Assistance 20 0 0
£z-President*s expenses to Ireland, Isle of Man, and South Wales . 20 0 0
Expenses of the Secretary of the Conference I 10 O
Expenses connected with the Conference Journal and Daily Record 5 6 0
Rev. Charles Prest's expenses to South Wales 5 0 0
Deputations interchangmg to Welsh District Committees 1 10 0
Expenses of two Ministers summoned to the Manchester Conference 6 9 6
Expenses of July Committee for the examination of candidates^ in
part 93 6 8
Examination-Papers for Probationers 11 18 6
Expenses of Special Committees appointed by the Conference 31 17 3
Ditto, Metropolitan Auxiliary Home-Mission Fund 23 0 4
Various expenses of stationery, travelling, postages, etc 35 3 5
Expenses of Lord's-Day Observance Committee 7 10 O
Cost of Pastoral Address, printing, paper, etc 56 3 0
Yearly Collection, and other Home-Missionary Papers 20 7 6
District Committee Minute-Books, etc. 9 15 10
Carriage, advertisements, schedules, etc 34 9 5
Orphan Child of the late Rev. E. Jennings 9 9 0
£813 2 9
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SCHEDULE B.
ABSTRACT OF THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE OF
THE CHILDREN'S FUND, FOR THE YEAR 1870-1871.
Treasurers. — ^TheRsv.S.D.WADDT.D.D.yandMR. Willi amMbwburn.
Dr. /. M, d.
To Balance in hand
from last year 12,355 9 0
To interest 567 19 2
To Cash for current de-
mands on Treasurers
of Schools' Fund
for last year, repaid... 3,000 0 0
To Balance of Receipts
over payments in the
following Districts : —
London (Second).. 151 13 6
Bedford andNorth-
ampton 152
3
Kent" 55 6
Norwich and Lynn 30 6
Oxford 91 11
PorUmouth 31 13
Channel Islands... 113 8
Devonport 172 2
Cornwall 502 9
Bristol 50 15
Batli 32 17
North Wales 40 12
Birmingham and
Shrewsbury 121 17
Macclesfield 241 2
Livernool 26 13
Manchester 153 4
Bolton 390 1
Halifax and Bradford 603 15
Leeds 508 1
Sheffield 147 8
Nottingham and
Derby 318 13
Lincoln 387 17
Hull 354 5
York 354 7
Whitby and Daiv
lington 196 1
Newcastle 243 15
Carlisle 78 6
Isle of Man.
75 19
0
6
6
0
7
6
6
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
6
11
10
0
4
0
0
6
0
6
0
0
;£21,549 14 8
0 0
0 0
696 0 0
8 6
Cr. £. t. ^ d.
By Balance of Pay-
ments over Receipts in
the following Districts :—
London (First) ... 197 12 6
Exeter 108 14 0
Swansea 2 5 0
South Wales 158 14 6
Edinburgh and
Aberdeen 3 12 6
By Cash paid the Trea-
surers of Schools' Fund
forBoysattheSchools 1,260
By Cash for Girls at the
Schools 400
By Cash for Education
of Children of Super-
numerary and De-
ceased Ministers
By Cash for Schools'
Fund Deficiency on
the year ending June
30th, 1871 2,817
By Cash advanced to
the Treasurers of
Schools' Fund, with-
out interest, to meet
current expenditure
for the ensuing year.. 3,000 0 0
By cost of establishing
School for Ministers'
Daughters, by order
of the Conference ...
By Travelling Expenses,
Carriage, Pnnting,
Stationery,Stamps,etc
By amounts due, but
not paid, in the fol-
lowing Circuits : —
'Gwennap
Helstone
Marazion «
Bedale
By Premium and Com-
mission on Investments 231 2 6
By Balance in the hands
of the Treasurers ... 11,515 5 6
1,000 0 0
28 11 0
53 11
3
46 1
3
26 12
7
4 3
7
£21,549 14 8
Audited and found correct,
ELI ATKIN,
ManchttUr, August 7ih, 1871. JOHN LEES BARKER.
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No. CXXIX.
LONDON, July 31, I872.
Luke H. Wiseman, M.A., President.
George T. Perks, M.A., Secretary.
Qdestion I. Who are now admitted as Ministers into full
CONNEXION WITH THE CONFERENCE.
Answer L In Great Britain^
William Barnes, Olinthus R. Barnicott, Andrew Baxter,
James Semmens Bellman, Robert Anthony Bilkey, Theodore
Bishop, Samuel Thomas Bosward, Alfred Brice, George Hawtrey
Cambum, George Charter, Henry Horace Clapham, George M.
Colledge, Toft Walker Cook, Jonn Huntingdon Corson, Robert
Corlett Cowell, Richard Crozier, William Rhode Davies, W.
Theophilus Davison, M.A., Frederick Clapham Dugdale,
William Dunstan, John Dymond, Alfred Elvidge,^ Josiah
Evans, Thomas Featherstonehaugh, Samuel Fogg, William
Edward Gardner, John Gibson (b), Thomas Griffith, Joseph
Challoner Harrop, Marshall Hartley, Thomas Galland Hartley,
George Hepplewhite, Nelson C. Hesk, John Hughes (c), Arthur
Richard Humphreys, Thomas Jenkin, Silas Jones, William
Henry Kirkham, John Leal, John Leathley, William Boswell
Lowtner, Thomas J. Macartney, John Martin Mangles, William
Martin, Josiah Mee, John Nancarrow, Robert Beatson Nightin-
gale, Joseph Baker Norton, Robert Odery, William Oldfield,
Rice Owen, James Parker, Robert Passmore, John Percy, John
Perrett, William Allen Philips, Henry' Pigott, Isaac PoUitt,
Robert Renton, Joseph Rhodes (b), William Robinson (b), J.
Gilbert Rogers, Alfred Sargent, George Henry Shafto, Henry
Smallwood (b), Edward Thompson, Charles Edwin Wansbrough,
William Waters, Alfred Wells, James Whitehead, Benjamin
G. Wilkinson, William S. Winter, John Peters Yates, David
Young ; —
2. In our Foreign Missions^
James C. Brewer, Philip Callier, Ebenezer Cole, John Curtis,
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Thomas R. Picot, Joseph S. Prior, John Kodwell, John
Shipstone, Joseph F. Southern, Elijah H. Sumner, Robert Tebb ;
AUo^ John Henry Abcyasekara, John Allen Campbell, Georg
Heinrich Funck, John C. Johnson, Samuel L. Lindo, John A.
E. Smith, Gaetano Zocco, Assistant-Misaionaries ;
With, Boyce Mama, Johannes Mahongo, Native Mission-
aries ; —
3. In Ireland^ James Coote, Edward de Courcy, Alexander
English, John Hill Martin, John Oliver Park, John OUiflFe Price,
Thomas Wiley ; —
Q. II. What Preachers REMAIN ON TRIAL ?
A. 1. In Great Britain^
(1.) James C. Fowler, who has travelled five years;
(2.) Samuel Adcock, Robert E. Bambrough, Thomas Barr,
James Bolton, John Reeves Brown, Joseph Cade, Joseph Henry
Cadman, William R. Carlyon, Henry W. Catton, John D. Clark,
James Clegg, Thomas Cross, John Francis Davies, Thomas
Dodd, William Greenwood, William James Heaton, William
JeiTcries, John Jones (g), John Einnings, John Powell Lowe,
Thomas Hairdwick Mawson, John Mead, William Middleton,
James Monahan, Richard Waddy Moss, Thomas Orton, John
T. Patey, Moses Roberts, William J. Rogers, Edward S. Shelton,
Henry Smith, Thomas P. Spencer, William W. Spencer,
William A. Templar, Henry Epworth Thompson, Michael
Thompson, John Turner, John W. Woodliffe; —
2. In our Foreign Missions, John Crawshaw (b), Edward D.
Dannatt, John C. W. Gostick, John T. F. Halligey, William
Parker, Henry James Quilter, Alfred J. Silcox ;
Also^ (I.) Giovanni Annignoni, Joseph S. Eelshall, and
M. Kalyana Raman, Assistant-MissionarieSf yfho have travelled
four years ;-—
(2.) John Henry Bridgewater, Henry Blackey Warner,
Assistant-Missionaries ; —
Witk^ (1.) Clement Johns, Native Missionary^ who has
travelled four years ; —
(2.) Hendnch Fernando, Samuel Thomas King, Henry
Marthensz, William Murugasu Walton, Native Missionaries ; —
3. In Ireland^ William Crawford, M.A., Richard Duke,
John Hadden, Samuel Hutchinson, Robert Samuel Lee, Lindsay
Parker ; —
These have travelled thrbe years :
A. 1. In Great Britain^ Charles E. Beecroft, Richard Wallace
Boyns, John Burnett, George Chapman Coad, James Critchison,
Joseph Crowther, George Edward Cutting, Robert Dyson (b),
William P. Ellis, Thomas Evans, John B. Every, William
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F ancis Faulding, George G. FincUay, B.A., John Henry
Goodman, Samuel Gregory, Adam Hann, John Hughes (d),
George Ingman, James Bourne Jones, Edward Blanshard
Keeling, William Cassell Kewish, Charles Lester, Robert Lewis
(b), Frederick M. Lowry, William Mellor, Humphrey Morrison,
John Thomas Pallister, Isaiah Parker, Thomas Rae, John
Raine, Thomas Rippon, Peter Roberts, Joseph Robinson,
Samuel Owen Scott, Elijah ShoU, Samuel Shrimpton, George
Southall, Rutland Spooner, Starkie Starkie, John G. Stuart,
John Thackray, John Thompson, Charles H. H. Ward, George
Watson, Joseph Watson, George Woodcock ; — %
[James H. Marquand retires for the present for want of
health ;— ]
2. In our Foreign Missions^ Mortimer Allen, Charles
Angwin, Josephus Bishop, Henry Maxwell Cameron, Edward
R. Gibbons, Thomas Hosking, William Jackson (o), Ezekiel
Lones, John Milum, Jeremiah Sansom, Gardener Scates,
Archibald Taylor, William Wynne ; —
JlsOf Carl Chris toph Beutenmiiller, Samuel Thomas Brown,
David Fons^ka, Daniel P. Niles, James Marrimuttoo Osbom,
George Arthur Rose, John R. F. Tull, Jonathan Webb, Philip
R. Wiilenberg, Assistant-Missionaries ; —
3. In Ireland^ Richard Cole, Samuel HoUingsworth, B.A.,
Albert Edward Einmonth, John Magill, Walter Henry Price,
Samuel Alexander Robertson, Nicholas John Warner; —
These have travelled two years :
1. In Great Britain, Philip G. Adair, Robert Amys, George
H. Appleby, Philip Bainbridge, William Beadon, William
Henry Booth, W. Milbum Briggs, Joseph Willis Britton,
William Brooks, Henry Thackray Brumwell, Henry Burgoine,
John Webber Burn, Egbert T. Carrier, James Chapman,
John Robinson Cleminson, Alfred Cook, Nicholas Cook, James
Cooling, William Cornforth, Henry Cotton, John Davies,
'i'homas Dixon, James Etchells, Joseph Samuel Exell, Henry
J. Foster, William John Fowell, Ralph Green, Charles E.
Griffin, John R. Griffin, Griffith Griffiths, John Griffiths,
Charles Haller, Crawshaw Hargreaves, C. Galliford Harris,
Charles Harrison, John Craske Harvard, John Henry Henderson,
Samuel Hickmans, John Hogg, John Henry Hooper, Joseph
H. Hopkins, John Hornabrook, Tom Henry Ingram, Thomas
B. Jefferies, Alfred Johnson, Edward Lloyd Jones, John Hugh
Jones, John Watkiss Jones, Richard Jones, William Thomas
Jones, John Wesley Keyworth, Thomas Law, Charles E.
Lefeaux, Walter Lethaby, James Lewis, Robert W. Little,
Sidney Mees, Samuel Miles, Robert Nicholson, Ezra Nuttall,
Charles Onions, Joseph Owen, George Parker (b), John Joshua
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Parker, Samuel Hickling Parkes, Jabez Bunting Portrey,
Thomas Rathmell, Allen Redshaw, Allen Rees, Gregory Re nton,
Charles F. Richardson, Thomas Alexander Seed, Henry T. Smart,
£dward Smith, George Smith (e), Thomas Stokes, Theophilus
Lupton Taylor, Frederick H. Thomas, Peter Thompson,
Samuel Wilson ; —
2. In our Foreign Missions^ Alfred L. Barley, Enoch
Biscombe, George Bond, Richard S. Boulter, John W. Brewer,
Thomas G. Carr, Samuel B. Cawood, Arthur P. Chaplin,
Richard W. Cusworth, William Shaw Davis, Frederick Elton,
Charles H. Hocken, John Jeffery, William Jones (b), Thomas F.
Nicholson, John G. Pearson, Alfred P. Riddett, Charles Rose,
George M. Slade, John C. Sowerbutts, Charles H. Tucker,
George Weavind, Alfred S. Williams, Edward J. Winter : —
Also, Albert H. Aguilar, William C. Goch, Gabrielle
Martinelli, John Andrew de Mell, Philip H. NiefTer, Christian
Parinparayagam, Christian Reiz, Darid Jefferson Reynolds,
Giuseppe Rosa, Giovanni Battista de Sanctis, Gottlieb S. P.
Schweikher, Simon Peter de Zylva, Assistant-Missionaries ,-—
Withy Charles Lewana, James Sakuba, John Sikwebu, James
Umjila, Samuel Umtimkulu, Native Missionaries ;—
3. In Ireland, Robert John Ballard, Thomas Forde, Robert
Jamison, George Dickson Lindsay, Hugh Davis Murphy,
Thomas Ballans Nicholson, B. A., Robert George Roberts ; —
These have travelled one year :
Q. III. What Preachers are now received on trial ?
A, 1. In Great Britain, Robert Curry, Williams Evans (b),
Owen Hughes, David Jones (c); Richard Lloyd Jones, Frederick
Henry Naylor, George Outhwaite, William Reynolds, Philip
Sadler, William G. White ;—
2. In our Foreign Missions, William Henry Savory, Edwin
Wilson ; —
Also, James Vy thelingam Benjamin, John Calimuttoo Fletcher,
Antonio Gnone, Samuel Hensman, James S. Morris, John
S. Peeris, Michele di Pretori, Ebenezer Joseph Warner,
Assistant-Missionaries ; —
With, John R. Parkic, William Segenu, Native-Mis-
sionaries ; —
3. In Ireland, Charles Inwood, James Robinson, Frederick
Albert Trotter, John Crawford Trotter, Charles Walker.
Q. IV. What Ministers have died since the last Conference ?
A. 1. In Great Britain, the twenty-eight following : —
(I.) Thomas Sheers; who was born at Calstock, near
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Tavistock, in 1814. He was trained in Methodism by pious
parents, and while very young experienced a conviction of sin,
and a sense of forgiveness. When about seventeen years of age,
his piety was deepened; and in the year 1836, having b^n
accepted as a candidate for the ministry, he entered the Hoxton
Institution. Association with such men as the devout John
Hunt, and participation in some remarkable visitations of grace
which then occurred, made his two years of student-life very
precious to his memory, and gave a fervour and unction to his
ministry which continued till its sudden termination. Without
any pretensions to originality or erudition, he was a well-informed
and efficient Methodist preacher, an able expositor of God's Word,
and a diligent pastor. His habits of punctuality, peculiar reten-
tiveness of memory, correct judgment, and accurate acquaintance
with Methodist law and usage, eminently qiialiGed him for the
office of Superintendent. After an active life, which seemed
likely to be protracted many years, it was his lot to ^* cease at once
to work and live.^^ He had preached three times on the Sabbath,
and once on each evening of the following week, but on Friday,
September 15th, I87I, an illness of a few moments was the only
warning of the close of his useful career. He exchanged mortality
for life in the thirty-sixth year of his ministry.
(2.) Richard Felvus ; who was bom at Oswestry, June 30th,
1799, and died at Harrogate, September 26th, I87I. He was
blessed with a godly mother, who, after meeting for some time in
the class of the late Mrs. Fletcher, of Madeley, became the leader
of two classes. At the early age of eleven he was led to give
himself to God and to His people. At eighteen he became a
Local-preacher, and in the work allotted to him was happy and
remarkably useful. In 1823 he entered the ministry, the various
duties of which he discharged with zeal and faithfulness for forty-
three years. His preaching, which was plain, pathetic, practical,
and impressive, was characterized by '* vigorous sententiousness
and vivid earnestness.^^ At the beginning of his discourses he
was calm and somewhat slow ; at the close he was fluent and full
of fire. The fruit of his ministry is to be found in the Circuits in
which he laboured, and his memory will long be cherished in
grateful remembrance. He was wont to enter heartily into special
religious services, of which he was often cheered by witnessing the
most gratifying results. His usefulness was greatly increased by
his practice of preaching in the open air : in the streets of Sheffield,
on the sands of Scarborough, on Woodhouse-Moor, Leeds, and
among the dock-labourers at Hull, he gathered around him
hundreds of attentive hearers, many of whom will be his ** crown
of rejoicing^ in the " presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.'" As a
pastor he was diligent in visiting from house to house. His
disposition was genial and affectionate, and his friendships, when
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once formed, were generous, faithful, and enduring. In 1866 he
withdrew from the active duties of the ministry, and retired to
spend his remaining years at Harrogate. As his health permitted,
he still prosecuted the work he^Ioved by engaging in occasional
services in aid of Missions, chapels, and schools. The last time
he preached he expressed to his hearers a strong conviction that
he should preach to them no more, and, as " an old man,^
affectionately entreated them ** to try to meet him in heaven.*"
Whilst attending the Quarterly Meeting on the 25th of September,
I87I9 he was seized with apoplexy, which proved fatal on the
following day. His last words were, " Jesus, Jesus, Jesus ! ^
(3.) Thomas Vasey ; who was the son of the late Rev. Thomas
Vasey, and was bom at Halifax, in June, 1814. He was con-
verted to God in 1831, and entered the ministry in 1839.
Endowed with superior mental powers, which had been very
carefully cultivated at school, and subsequently developed by
some years of commercial experience, he was in no ordinary
degree prepared for the great work of his life, to which he gave
himself with unreserved devotion. Soon rising to distinction
as a preacher, he was early entrusted with highly important
duties, and from the year 1845 to 1850 rendered eminent service
to the Connexion as one of the Secretaries of the Education
Committee. His ministry was characterized by vigour and inde-
pendence of thought, argumentative power, and by great earnest-
ness and fidelity in the application of the truth to the consciences
of his hearers. He ^* reasoned of righteousness, temperance,
and judgment to come ; ^^ but delighted also to set forth the
freeness and fulness of the salvation of the Gospel, the exceeding
mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ towards perishing sinners, and
the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit He strongly insisted
on the necessity of practical religion, and constantly showed how
the law of Christ ought to regulate ail the transactions of business
and every detail of daily life, Mr. Vasey^s zeal for the spread of
saving^eligion amounted to a passion, which became even more
intense as he drew towards the close of his ministry. The address
which he delivered on the religious state of our Societies, at the
Liverpool Conference of 1868, will long be remembered as a
striking evidence that to save men from death was his supreme
anxietv, — that manifest success in this work was his greatest joy,
and the absence of it an almost intolerable distress. When
attending the Conference, he frequently preached out of doors to
those who were unaccustomed to public worship, and, during his
residence in Newcastle especially, sought in this way, and not in
vain, to rescue some of the most wretched and depraved *^from
the paths of the destroyer .'*^' In the Conference he ohen rendered
gooa service by the part which he took in its discussions ; and
though he cared more for freeness of expression than for the
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ornaments of style, his trenchant utterances never broke the bonds
of that brotherly affection which bound him to those whose
opinions he thought it right to oppose. Indeed, integrity of
purpose, hatred of everything dishonourable, uncompromising
opposition to all that he deemed contrarv to truth and righteous-
ness, were among the most prominent features of his character.
Yet with these was combined a depth of tenderness towards the
afflicted which made him willing to ]perform for them the humblest
as well as the highest offices of charity. He had himself a large
share of family and personal affliction, which he endured without
murmuring, and even with a cheerfulness which often surprised
those best acquainted with the severe nature of his trials. He
frequently preached in great pain, but knew not how to spare
himself in his Master^s service. After nobly struggling with
weakness and suffering, and remaining as long as possible at the
post of duty, Mr. Vasey was obliged, at the very time when, had
his health permitted, he would in all probability have been called
to the office of President of the Conference, to retire from the full
work of the ministry. In June of last year he repaired to
Harrogate, and it soon became evident that he was near the end
of his course. He contemplated the approach of death without
fear, although ott some accounts he desired to live. He said,
*^ I am not tired of the world : I should like to live a good deal
longer vet. I have no cowardly desire to shirk the duties and
responsibilities of life.^^ Again he said, ** Jesus is near to help and
to save, and through Him I shall have victory. Satan docs not
reign, death does not reign, the g^rave does not reign, but Jesua
reigns.^^ He frequently quoted with deep feeling the words, ** I
have preached righteousness in the great congregation : lo, I have
not refrained my lips, O Lord, Thou knowest ; "^ and then, with
touching pathos, would pray, " Withhold not Thou Thy tender
mercies from me, O Lord X^ The final struggle was long and
painful, and he more than once alluded to its severity, but said,
'« My Saviour suffered on the tree ; I must be patient ; '^ adding,
*< I am safe : my feet are on the Rock that cannot be moved, and
I shall be lifted up to glory.'^ Within a few moments of his
departure he said, ^^ I am going to sleep ; good night ; ^ and then,
after clasping his hands, added, '^ Lord Jesus, into Thy hands I
commend my spirit : ^ ^' and when he had said this, he fell asleep.*"
He died at Harrogate, September 29th, I87I.
(4.) Robert Tbomas Owen; who was bom at Corris, in the
county of Merioneth, in 1842. He was brought to a saving know-
ledge of the truth while yet a child, and in early youth began to
preach. He entered on our Itinerant work in the year 1862, and
continued his labours until October, I87I. He was a minister of
great promise ; a clear thinker, ^n eloquent preacher, a faithful
and affectionate pas' ^ al a most genial, sincere, religious.
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ahd lovable man. Although his life was short, it proved long
enough to secure for him a *• crown of rejoicing ^ in " the presence
of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming.*^ The suddenness of
his departure prevented a dying testimony from his lips ; but all
who knew the tenour of his life are fiilly satisfied that he died in
Christy and now rests in Him "from his labours.'^ A vast
multitude from all parts of North Wales came to " his burial, and
made great lamentation over him.'' He died October 1st, I87I,
in the twenty-ninth year of his age, and the tenth of his ministry.
(5.) Philip Wood ; who was a native of Tenterden. He was
trained for the profession of teacher in a public school, a position
which he filled for some time. During his boyhood it was evident
to his friends that he was often the subject of serious impressions ;
but it was not until the time of his residence as a student at the
Borough-Road Training College that he became a decided
Christian. At the Conference of 1864 he was received, as a
probationer for the ministry. He was a careful student, especially
of the New Testament ; and an energetic, earnest, and instructive
preacher, manifesting good taste in the use of illustrations, and
usually concluding his carefully-prepared sermons with afiectionate
and powerful appeals to the consciences of his hearers. He was
deeply concerned for the spiritual welfiire of his charge, and
anxious to promote the salvation of souls. While strongly
attached to Methodism, he was catholic in spirit, and ever readv
to assist in any work that appeared promotive of the public good.
At the Conference of I87O he was appointed Superintendent of
the Knighton Circuit, where his gentle and kindly spirit endeared
him to all who knew him. During his last affliction, which was
brief but painfril, he was quite aware of his approaching end, and
gave the most satisfactory evidence that he experienced the
*' full assurance ^ of faith and hope. He died on October 5th,
I87I, in the thirty-first year of his age, and the eighth of his
ministry.
(6.) John Vikk ; who was bom in the Isle of Portland in the
year 1813. When seventeen years of age he was converted to
God, under a sermon preached by the late Rev. William Beal.
He entered the ministry in 1836, and laboured in it thirty-five
years. At the last Conference he became a Supernumerary, and
two months after its close, died suddenly, in the Isle of Wight,
whither he had repaired for the benefit of his health. For several
year^ Mr. Vine was distinguished for his zeal, and for the vigour
and popular attractiveness of his preaching. In 1845 he was laid
aside by a serious and prolonged illness, the result of his having
accidentally taken a poison, and from that time lost much of his
physical energy. Indeed, for some years before his death, the
direct or indirect effect of the accident was such as to frequently
reduce him to a state of great suffering and extreme prostration.
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He laboured, however, in some of the chief Circuits in the Con-
nexion, discharging his public duties with eminent usefulness and
acceptance. He possessed considerable gifts of mind ; was well
read, especiall]^ in English divinity ; and had a free and graceful
utterance. His sermons were rich in evangelical doctrine and
argument. He was a kind and diligent pastor ; a wise, painstak-
ingy and faithful Superintendent, and a brotherly colleague. His
oral feeling was singularly elevated and sensitive. He was
generous almost to a rault, and his whole bearing was manly,
frank, and courteous. He was *<a man greatly beloved,^ oot
only by his family and friends, but by the people of his charge,
and particularly by the sick and poor among them. His private
life was worthy of a Minister of Christ. He was accustomed to
spend several of the early hours of each day in prayer, devotional
reading, and study : no one who knew him intimately could fail
to see that his single aim was in all things to do the will of God.
It would have been well, perhaps, had he retired some two or
three years earlier than he did from the full work of the ministry :
he so much loved to ** testify the Gospel of the grace of God,**
tliat he continued to preach, and to fulfil other public duties,
long after it was manifest to all but himself that his work was done.
At the last, though the call was sudden, he was found ready, and
on October 11th, 1871) entered into the joy of his Lord.
(70 John Parky; who was bom at Hazel-Grove, in the
neighbourhood of Stockport. By the ][)ivine blessing on the
means of gr^ce in connection with the Independents, he became
in early life a subject of experimental religion ; his decision to
serve God being strengthened by his labours in the Sunday*
school, and by his efforts to do good in other ways. Af);er a
course of preparatory studies at Rotherham Independent College,
he became an assistant to the Rev. James Parsons, of York, and
was afterwards called to the pastorate of a Congregational
church in the city of Lichfield, where he gained the love of his
people and the esteem of his brethren. In 1837 he sought and
obtained admission into our ministry, the full duties of which he
actively and faithfully discharged for nineteen years. In the
labours of the pulpit he gave evidence of a matured judgment, a
devout spirit, and a mind well furnished with theological know-
ledge and general information. His ministrations were rich in
the attendant grace of the Holy Spirit, and clear with the light
of revealed truth. With a natural timidity he combined a holy
courage, prudence with pietv, and wisdom with zeal. As a
Christian, he was unblamable; as a pastor, affectionate and
sympathizing ; and as a Methodist preacner, beloved and trusted
by his colleagues. From the activities of ministerial life he was
lon^ withdrawn by affliction, which he bore with Christian resig-
nation. In the blessedness of hope, and the fruition of perfect
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peace, he died at Sowerby, in the Thirsk Circuit, on the 23rd of
October, I87I9 aged sixty-seven years.
(8.) John Wilson (a) ; who was bom at Skipton, in Craven,
January 1 2th, 1792, and died at Retford, November 1st, I87I.
When about seventeen years of age he was deeply convinced of
sin, but did not at once experience a sense of pardoning mercy.
After having for some time earnestly sought the Lord, he obtained
an assurance of forgiveness, and was made so happy that he
continued all night in prayer and praise to God. He entered the
ministry in 1814. After forty-six years of faithful toil he became
a Supernumerary, in 1860, but still by occasional services in the
pulpit, and in other ways, sought to promote the cause of Christ.
His course was one of unfailing diligence and usefulness; and
both as Superintendent of a Circuit and Chairman of a District,
he discharged his duties with credit to himself and satisfaction to
his brethren. He clearly understood and ably maintained both
the doctrine and discipline of Methodism. He lived in habitual
communion with God, and was ^< an example of the believers, in
word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity .^^
His last affliction was protracted and severe, but in his patience
he possessed his soul, waiting till his change should come. He
calmly fell asleep in Jesus, in sure and certain hope of the resur-
rection to eternal life, in the eightieth year of his age, and the
fifty-eighth of his ministry.
(9.) Robert Colman ; who was born at Holt, in Norfolk, in
the yeAr 1805. When a youth he removed to London, where he
was converted to God in the sixteenth year of his age, and joined
the Wesleyan-Methodist Society, in the Hinde-Street Circuit.
He entered the ministry in 1829, and for thirty-eight years faith-
fully discharged its functions. In his preaching he clearly
explained, and earnestly enforced, the doctrines and duties of
Christianity. At the Conference of 1867) ^^ retired from the
active work of our Itinerancy, choosing Hardway, in the Gosport
Circuit, as the place of his residence. In October last, he went
to reside in the St. Helenas Circuit, but was soon after seized with
mortal illness. On the morning of the day on which he was
called hence, he exclaimed, ^^ Christ will be with me in the
valley ! '^ and almost immediately afterwards entered into the
presence of his Lord. He died, November 17th, I87I9 in the
sixty-sixth year of his age, and the forty *third of his ministry.
(10.) John Saunders; who was bom in Bristol, May 28th,
1795. He was descended from Methodist ancestors, some of
whom enjoyed the friendship of the Rev. John Wesley. At the
decease of his eminently pious mother, who had specially endea-
voured to train her son for Christ, he yielded himself fully to
God ; and through the affectionate invitation of the Rev. Joseph
Entwisle, united himself with the Wesleyan-Methodist Society.
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Having obtained a clear sense of the Divine favour, he felt a
strong desire to preach the Gospel of the Lord Jesus. After
due consultation with the Revs. Henry -Moore and Joseph
Sutcliffe, at that time stationed in his native city, he was
encouraged to overcome his natural diffidence and the temptation
presented by his worldly prospects, and undertook the responsi-
bilities and toils of the Christian ministry. During thirty years
of continuous labour in various Circuits he won the affections of
the people, and was greatly esteemed by his colleagues. His
preaching was distinguished by its decidedly practical aim, —
*^ Christ crucified ^ being the main theme of his ministrations.
His sight and hearing becoming defective, he withdrew in 1854
from the more arduous duties of Circuit-work, but, as a Supernu-
merary, devoted his remaining strength to the ever-welcome
service of his Great Master. Having testified in his last brief
illness of the goodness of God and the love of Jesus his Saviour,
he died somewhat unexpectedly, on the morning of December 2nd,
I87I9 ill the seventy-seventh year of his age, and the forty-eighth
of his ministry.
(11.) Thomas Lofthouse ; who was bom at Goosnargh, near
Preston, in the year 1801. When ^uite a youth, through the
introduction of Wesleyan Home-Missionary services into his
native village, he was brought to religious decision and to the
experience of peace with God through faith in our Lord Jesus
Christ. In the year 1826 he was received as a candidate for the
ministry, and soon after was sent to the West Indies. In this
part of the Mission-field — chiefly in the Bahamas — ^he spent
nearly forty years, earnestly labouring to extend the blessings of
true religion among the several classes of the population. By his
faithfulness and brotherly kindness he secured the confidence and
afiection both of his brethren and of the people amongst whom he
lived. In the year 1867 ^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ health obliged him to
become a Supernumerary, when he returned to England, and
became a resident in Bath. After this he preached only a few
times ; but as long as his health allowed he met a class. During
a protracted and trying illness he was kept in great peace ; and
when no longer able to read the Word of God for himself, he
listened with devout attention to portions of it which were read to
him. By the truth of that Word his soul was fed, and by the
indwelling of the Holy Ghost he was enabled to ^* rejoice in hope
of the glory of God.'' On the 22nd of December, I87I, he fell
asleep m Jesus, in the seventy-first year of his age, and the forty-
sixth of his ministry.
(12.) James Dixon, D.D. ; was bom in Castle-Donington,
October 28th, I788, and died at Bradford, December 28th, I87I.
He became an earnest Methodist at the age of twenty, and after
four years spent !»* '*"" -'"^tivation of his mind and the study of
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theology, was sent into the ministry by the Conference of 1812.
It seemed likely at first that his career would be that of a mis-
sionary, but a short trial in Gibraltar proved, to his deep regret,
that his constitution was unsuitable to a foreign climate. Accord-
ingly he returned to England, and was permitted with almost
unvarying health and vigour to discharge for more than fifty years
the duties of a Christian minister. To the sacred ofHce he
brought a remarkable combination of endowments. His devotion
to the Saviour and the spread of His kingdom was of that strong
and tranquil kind which is independent of external circumstances,
and unaffected alike by prosperity or adversity. It was much and
severely tried, but never failed. He gave to the service of the
Gospel a vigorous mind, in the constitution of which the finest
qualities we^e blended. His reasoning power was great, his fancy
was rich, and his faculty of utterance ready and copious beyond
that of most men. The first determinate bent of his intellectual
discipline had been theological, and in most branches of English
theology he was well read. But the culture of his mind was not
limited to his vocation ; he was a general reader, and a diligent
student of the course of human affairs and of the depths of the
human heart. His earlier ministry, though useful and effective
in its sphere, scarcely gave promise of his subsequent eminence.
But in due time he became one of the most able preachers and
speakers of the day. He was for many years a great power in
the pulpit, where he handled with equal vigour and success the
terrors of the convincing law, the promises of the Gospel, and the
obligations of the regenerate life. He proclaimed the catholic
evangelical truth of the New Testament under all its aspects ; he
declared [^ the whole counsel of God/^ But he was emphatically
a Methodist preacher: he exhibited in his ministry all those
characteristics which honourably distinguish that class of men ;
and it was his happiness to rejoice in the success with which God
had been pleased to crown their labours. Dr. Dixon was also
extraordinarily effective on the platform, where his robust eloquence,
inspired by such themes as the claims of the heathen world and
the wrongs of the slave, and having at its command a voice of
wonderful compass and delicacy, produced effects, upon a far
wider public than that of his own community, which will not soon
be forgotten. For a season he was, both in the pulpit and on the
platform, one of the roost prominent men in Methodism. By
degrees he retired, however, from other spheres of public useful-
ness and restricted himself to the ministry of the Word. Towarda
the close that ministry became more and more practical, and
tender, and searching. His eloquence ceased from the swelling
periods and broader effects, and became sententious, racy, and
epigrammatic ; to the last full of originality and fertility of con-
ception, and rich in that quaint beauty which never fails to
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enchain the hearer. The pastoral outpourings of his later years
were, in their own order, as memorable as the mighty appeals of
his middle age.
Dr. Dixon served the Connexion in many ways. He was at
his post in the forefront of its great enterprises, entirely faithful to
its constitutional principles, and at the same time ready to join
every sound progressive movement. In 1841 he was elected
President of the Conference, and his year of office was highly
honourable to him. The sermon he preached on resigning the
chair, was afterwards enlarged and published, under the title of
^* Methodism in its Origin, Economy, and Present Position : *"
as such it remains as witness both of his loyalty and his ability.
In 1848 he was our Representative to. the Methodist Episcopal
Church of America, and discharged his duty to the general
satisfaction. Towards the end of his course, he was smitten with
blindness, partial at first, but slowly and surely becoming total.
During nine years he still preached and edified the people, both
publicly and in his own house. His mind retained its vigour to
the last ; and his interest in the affairs of his own community was
unabated. In many ways he expressed his seal for its welfare,
losing no opportunity of urging on his successors in the ministry
the necessity of holding firmly to their early principles. His end
was peace.
The long season of his seclusion from the outer world
was spent in communion with his Saviour, and in preparation
for his departure. ^* I sit here in my blindness,*^ he said, *^ and
as they read parts of the Bible to me, the words seem to be
raised and luminous. Dwelling much as I do alone, I have been
enabled to obtain views of God such as I never before had ; of
God in His unity, in His fulness of Divine perfection — God in
the Trinity of Persons, in the relation of the Persons to each
other, and also in their relations to the world and to me in the
mediatorial scheme. Then, as to original sin, I never saw its
extent and loathsomeness as I have seen it in this arm-chair.
And these two extremes — the Holy God and the fallen state of
man — have prepared me to see the redemption wrought out by
Christ in its aspect of imputation ; on this ground alone I look
for the mercy of God and hope to enter heaven.'^ These words
sum up the labours of his life and his hope in death. His
departure was sudden, when the time came : sleep and death were
literally one. Having been much beloved in life, Dr. Dixon will
ever be honoured in the remembrance of all who knew him. They
will hold dear the memory of his frank, genial, and sincere
character, of his high Christian integrity, of his manly main-
tenance of right, and hatred of evil in every form, and of his
great ministerial gifts. The Methodist community will always
rank him as having been among its foremost men.
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(13.) Edwin Thorley ; who was born at Cheadle, in
Staffordshire, April 18th, 1820. He was the only son of a pious
mother, from whom he received the inestimable blessing of a
religious training. For this he often expressed the most devout
gratitude. When about fourteen years of age he was converted
to God ; and having previously joined the Wesleyan-Methodist
Society, he showed his appreciation of the class-meeting as a
means of grace by a very regular attendance. He entered the
ministry in 1844, and was appointed to the Evesham Circuit.
He devoted himself to study, and read extensively, but was
particularly careful to store his mind with truth as presented in
the Scriptures, which he was wont to quote with more than
ordinary appropriateness and accuracy. His sermons, which were
plain, pointed, and richly evangelical, were delivered with great
earnestness, and were often accompanied by much of the power of
the Holy Ghost. As a pastor, he was highly esteemed, being
exemplary in visitation, especially of the sick and the afflicted, the
lukewarm, and those who were ^^ out of the way.^ Possessing
conversational talents which strikingly qualified him for usefulness
in this sphere of duty, he was the means of blessing to many. As
Chairman of a District, he proved himself competent and faithful,
and gained the esteem and confidence of both ministers and
people : his courtesy, gentleness, kindness of disposition, and his
saintliness of character, won for him the respect and affection of
all classes. By the Conference of I87I ne was appointed to
Llanelly. He entered upon his work there with marked zeal and
energy, the beneficial effects of which began speedily to show
themselves, and gave promise of a prosperous future to the
Circuit. But early in December he was seized with typhoid
fever, which, from the first, he seemed to know would prove fatal.
His sufferings were often severe, but he was abundantly sustained,
and manifested patience and complete submission to the will of
God. On the last night of his life he repeated the hymn
beginning, —
" What now is my object and aim ?
What now is my hope and desire ?
To follow the Heavenly Lamb,
And after His image aspire.'*
Two hours before he died he gave expression to his humble
gratitude by quoting the lines, —
" What am I, O Thou glorious God !
And what my fathei^a house to Thee I " etc.
When the final struggle came, he said, *^ This cannot be death ;
but if it be, it is aU right. My Jesus is with me ; ^ and in a few
minutes ^^he was not,"" for God had taken him. He died,
January 6th, 1872, in the fifty-second year of his age, and the
twenty-eighth of his ministry.
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(14.) Joseph Mobris ; who was born at Billericay, in Essex,
October 11th, 1823, and died at Boroughbridge, in the Ripon
Circuit, January IGth, 1872. He obtained a sense of the Divine
favour while young, and soon after began to preach. Having
been called to the work of the ministry, he spent three years at
the Theological Institution, and was then appointed to Coonghul,
South India. He was warmly attached to the work in which he
was engaged ; but was compelled, after twelve years of faithful
toil, to return home, in consequence of personal and family
affliction. He was a man of genial spirit, and endeared himself
to all as a pastor and a friend. His ministry, both at home and
abroad, was owned of God in the conversion of souls. During
his affliction he experienced fierce spiritual conflict, which, for a
season, caused much depression ; but eventually the '^ joy of
salvation ^' was restored to him, and he was heard to say, almost
m death, —
"He calls a worm His friend,
He calls Himself my God ;
And He shall save me to the end,
Through Jesu*s blood."
His departure was eminently peaceful : in sleep he passed home to
God, in the forty-ninth year of his age, and the twenty-seventh of
his ministry.
(15.) John Wood; who was born at Bilton, near Harrogate,
August 30th, 1798. His training was watched over by an
affectionate mother, who received a rich reward in the early
conversion of her son. He was about fifteen years of age when
he became a member of the Wesleyan-Methodist Society, and in
1824< his name appeared on the Circuit-plan. In 1826, having
been accepted as a candidate for the ministry, he was appointed to
the West Indies. After labouring in the foreign field during
fourteen consecutive years, he returned to his native country in
broken health. He received several appointments to home
Circuits, the last being Tenterden, whence he was compelled to
retire at the end of one year. At Bilbrook, in the Dunster
Circuit, at Wiraborne, one of his former Circuits, and finally at
Farnham, in Surrey, he was usefully employed as a Supernu-
merary. His arrival at the latter place was hailed by an old
fellow-labourer, and by the friends of Methodism in that town.
Solicitous to advance the work of God, he was ready for new
labours and enterprizes ; but after a few months he was disqualified
for further efforts by a paralytic stroke. Peacefully and quietly
was the tabernacle of clay taken down by his loving Master. His
last and chief desire was to cret « under the shadow of the Throne.**^
On Sunday, Januar ^. he died, at Aldershot, in the
presence of his fam rood man : naturally grave and
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his brethren, as well as of man^ others both at home and abroad.
His studious habits, accompanied by a high sense of the import-
ance of the office to which he was called, led him to make suitable
preparation for his j)ulpit and other ministerial duties. To build
up the rising Church rather than to lay the foundations was his
chosen work ; nevertheless, he faithfully and successfully declared
^' the whole counsel of God.^^ It might almost be said that he
died " in the harness ; "^ even when nature'^s decay affected the
mental powers, his chief thoughts were on a fresh appointment to
the West Indies.
(16.) Thomas Roberts (b) ; a native of Penmachno, North
Wales. He was converted to God in his youth, and entered our
itinerant work in I87O. He was truly pious, and was much
beloved by the people whose spiritual good he sought to promote.
His abilities were not great ; but he was faithful and diligent in
the fulfilment of his duties, and his labours were blessed of God
to the conversion and edification of souls. Throughout his last
illness, he was kept in " perfect peace." He died, exclaiming
" Paradise ! paradise r on the 31st of January, 1872, in the
twenty-eighth year of his age, and the second of his ministry.
(I7.) John Wesley Thomas; who was born at Exeter,
August 4th, 1798. He had godly parents, and enjoyed early
religious advantages ; when about twelve years of age he was the
subject of deep religious impressions, and soon afterwards, whilst
partaking of the Lord's Supper, found peace with God. He
began to preach at the age of nineteen, and entered the ministry
in 1822. Three several times he offered himself for the Foreign
Mission-work, but remained to labour for God in his own land.
His educational opportunities were few, but by untiring industry
in after life he acquired the knowledge of several ancient and
modern languages, and became well-read both in theology and in
general literature. He was an able and instructive preacher, and
was also widely known as an author and poet. Amongst his more
important productions are his translation of Dante, with which
general readers are familiar, and his treatise on the Lord^s Day,
a volume which has rendered good service to the cause of truth.
Methodist periodical literature has also long been enriched by his
contributions ; up to the time of his death, he was engaged in
completing for the Magazine a series of interesting articles on the
Wesleyan Hymn-Book. Through many, years he evinced an
ardent attachment to the Church of his choice, often guarding its
doctrines and upholding its discipline at personal risk and sacrifice,
and shrinking from no labour or self-denial to which duty called
him. His disposition was genial and kind, and his Christian
character marked by sincerity and uprightness. Along with a
love of the outwardly beautiful, he possessed a deep devotion to
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fmre.^ He was a bold and uncompromising defender of w}iatever
le believed to be in harmony with the Word of God. At the
Conference of I87I he was appointed to the Dumfries Circuit,
and was able to discharge his ministerial duties until the new
year. During his last illness Christ was precious to him. He
clung, indeed, to life and his work, but was ready, at God'^s
command, either to live or die. A few hours before his departure,
on his imminent danger being made known to him, he replied that
he was not surprised, adding, with a poet^s feeling and a Christian'*s
faith,—
" Hope springs eternal in the human breast."
When reference was made to the expected arrival of his medical
attendant, he said he was ^^ looking to a greater Physician,^ and
gave clear and repeated expression to his undying hope in Christ.
He ended his course at Dumfries, February 7th» 1872, in the
seventy-fourth year of his age, and the fiftieth of his ministry.
(18.) George Taylor Mobuisok; who was bom at Newcastle-
upon-Tyne, May 24th, 1818. He was blessed with a pious
ancestry. His grandparents, the godly and munificent Humphrey
Morrison and his excellent wife, of whom records were inserted in
the " Methodist Magazine'* for 1810, are still held in loving
remembrance at Alnwick and in the surrounding district. In
childhood he was well instructed in the Holy Scriptures, and was
made ^^wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ
Jesus.'*'* He united himself to the Methodist Society in his
thirteenth year ; and at an early age, urged by the Newcastle
Local-preachers* meeting, began to call sinners to repentance.
The late Rev, Joseph Fowler, perceiving the grace of God which
was in him, proposed him as a candidate for the ministry. In the
year 1842 he was sent to the Didsbury Branch of the Theolo-
gical Institution, where his genial manner, frank spirit, and
honourable conduct, made him a general favourite among his
brethren; and throughout his after life he was held in high
esteem wherever, in the course of his abundant labours, he
sojourned. As a pastor he endeared himself to all ; as a preacher
and public speaker he has been justly described as ^^ eloquent,
forceful, and able.'''' His sermons were carefully prepared : they
bore the impress of a vigorous and logical mind, and were
characterized by a perpetual freshness of illustration and exposition
of the Truth of God. Of noble presence and commanding voice,
his ministry was greatly valued by the successive flocKs over
which he was placed in the Lord, and his services were held in*
general request. He was successful as well as popular, and there
is good reason to hope that a multitude will be his *^ crown of
rejoicing''' in the day of the Lord Jesus Christ. His mortal
affliction was quickly past : none thought that the sickness which
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proved fatal was *' unto death.^ He spoke cheerily^ during its
continuance, of his work, and of his hope of soon resuming it ;
but the Great Master had otherwise determined. About an hour
before his departure, the precise moment of which could scarcely
be observed, in reply to the question, *^ Do you find Christ
precious?^ he said, with emphasis, *<Yes, I do. I have all
consolation."" He " fell on sleep,'' April 11th, 1872, in the fifty-
fourth year of his age, and the twenty-eighth of his ministry.
(19.) James Stott; who was born at Rochdale, November
4th, 1798. At the age of -eighteen he was converted to God.
With a strong conviction that he was called of God to preach
the Gospel, he became a candidate for the Wesleyan ministry,
was accepted by the Conference of 1821, and by the Conference
following was appointed to the Northampton Circuit. His great
desire was to be employed as a missionary abroad. Circumstances,
however, prevented this ; but to the last he evinced a deep interest
in the foreign department of our work. For forty-one years he
continued to prosecute his ministry in some of the most laborious
of our Circuits, with patience, fidelitv, and zeal. On his retire-
ment as a Supernumerary, in 1863, he took up his residence in'
Bristol, where he engaged in such service for Christ as his
enfeebled health would permit. As a preacher he was plain,
evangelical, and earnest. His administration of Circuit affairs
was methodical, conscientious, and strict. Though there were
certain peculiarities which in some degree impaired his influence
and usefulness, yet his general excellencies were such as to secure
the respect and esteem of those among whom he laboured.
Throughout his last illness he maintained a steadfast faith in
Christ, and enjoyed settled peace with God. '^ I am not,'' he
said, ^' afraid to die : I have a good hope, through Jesus Christ,
of eternal life." He died in the Lord, April 30th, 1872, in the
seventy-fourth year of his age, and the fiftieth of his ministry.
(20.) George Sargent Stoker; whowasbomatTorrington,
in the Bideford Circuit. At the age of fifteen years he gave his
heart to God, and united himself with the Wesleyan-Methodist
Society. His piety and zeal at once marked him out for useful-
ness, and he began to call sinners to repentance. After several
years of successful labour as a Leader and I^ocal-preacher, he was
accepted as a candidate for the ministry, by the Conference of
1864, and entered the Richmond Branch of the Theological
Institution, where by patient and diligent study he profited
greatly. During the short time he was engaged in the active
ministry, his preaching and pastoral ministrations were greatly
blessed, and he won much respect and love. His character was
unaffected and transparent, his piety ardent and deep, his
demeanour unvaryingly consistent and devout, and his attachment
to Methodism intelligent and strong. In the pulpit he was
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earnest, faithful, and evangelical. He was a careful student of
the Word of God, and his expositions of it were forcible and
lucid. Soon after his appointment to the Merthyr-Tydvil
Circuit his health began to fail, but it was hoped that a little rest
would restore it. The symptoms of disease, however, grew more
decided, and he gradually sank. His end was eminently peaceftil,
his last words being, ^' I am on the Rock, — for life and for
death ; for time and for eternity.'" He entered into rest.
May 3rd, 1872, in the thirty-first year of his age, and the sixth
of his ministry.
(21.) William Faulknee ; who was born at Dean-in-Shard,
near Congleton, February 15th, 1806. His parents being pious
Methodists, he had the advantages of a godly training, which,
aided by the prayers and example of an elder sister, resulted in
his early self-dedication to God. In the year 1829 he offered
himself for the work of the Methodist ministry, and in 1830 was
appointed to labour in Newfoundland. He toiled in that region
for twenty years with indomitable energy and perseverance, and
with abundant success, but was compelled by domestic circum-
stances to return to his native land. He subsequently travelled
in several home Circuits. His discourses were prepared with much
care, and their deliveiy was marked with great earnestness and
power. As a pastor, he was faithful, diligent, and kind ; as a
friend, affectionate and true. He had unusual power in prayer,
which manifested itself not only in appropriate and fervent
petitions presented in the conduct of public worship, but also, and
perhaps even more richly, in tender and effectual pleadings with
God within the family-circle. At the Conference of 1868 he
became a member of the Legal Hundred; and in the same year
his brethren testified their confidence in him by appointing nim
to the Chairmanship of the Isle of Man District. Having
completed his term of three years in the island, he was appointed
to Accrington, and entered upon his work there with a strong
determination to promote to the utmost the well-being of the
Circuit committed to his care. His hopes were, however, speedily
disappointed. Only a few weeks had passed in his new sphere,
when he was compelled to cease from active toil. It was expected
that rest and change of air would restore him to health ; but the
means employed for his restoration were unavailing. When it
became apparent to himself that his end was near, he called
together his family, bade them a solemn farewell, gave some final
instructions with reference to the Circuit, and then calmly said,
*• There, that will do ; and now I at last —
* My body with my charge lay down,
And cease at once to work and live.' "
His last days were spent in solemn yet joyous waiting for his
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Lord. Upon one occasion, when he had been long silent, as if
asleep, he suddenly exclaimed, in a strong, clear voice of triumph,
** Another trophy won by Jesus ! Coming home ! Coming home !''
He died. May 2l8t, 1872, in the sixty-seventh year of his age,
and the forty-third of his ministry.
(22.) John Bolam ; who was born at Gateshead, December
13th, 1802. At a very early age he attended Mr. Wesley's
Orphan- House School at Newcastle, where, in August, 1818, he
was induced by a former school-fellow to attend the Methodist
chapel. Under a sermon by the Rev. Robert Jackson he was
convinced of sin. For some months he continued in deep distress,
frequenting a class-meeting and other means of grace, notwith-
standing strenuous opposition from his parents and friends. Early
in 1819, at a prayer-meeting, the Lord clearly revealed Himself
to his sorrowful spirit, and turned his mourning into joy. He was
naturally of a buoyant disposition, which sometimes betrayed him
into levity. Against this he earnestly strove, with prayer and
fasting, and was soon enabled to testify that ^'the blood of Jesus
Christ ^ had " cleansed **" him " from all sin.'' Being now inspired
with a steady Christian zeal, he sought, by personal entreaty,
visiting the sick, conversing with sailors on board ship, and by
occasionally exhorting from a chair in front of his father's door, to
bring sinners to Christ. He was sent to his first Circuit in the
year 1824. Four years afterwards be was appointed to the
Zetland Isles, where he endured much privation. In many
subsequent spheres his labour was greatly blessed, being instru-
mental in the awakening and conversion of sinners. After having
travelled forty-two years, he at length retired from the more
active duties of the ministry. He was a man of varied ability,
and of more than ordinary capacity : strength and acuteness were
united in his mental constitution. His power of analysis and
skill in literary composition were considerable. His discourses,
which were plain and experimental, were delivered with a degree
of energy that rendered them both impressive and useful. He
was singularly attentive to every part of his work. His piety was
sincere and uniform ; his friendship discriminating and abiding.
While he cherished a benevolent and catholic spirit, he always
manifested a decided preference for Wesley an- Methodism and
its institutions. He was an uncompromising opponent of Popery ;
in later years his pen was often employed in exposing and
denouncing the errors of that system. In his retirement he
warmly engaged, so far as his failing strength would admit, in the
work to which his life had been devoted. The illness which
ended in his death was very brief, but it found him waiting for the
summons of his Lord. Among his last words were, ** The enemy
harasses. My affliction bears me down, but Jesus is precious :
I am going to be * for ever with the Lord.'" He died at
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Worksop, June 5th, 1872, in the seventieth year of his age, and
the forty-eighth of his ministry.
(23.) John Moagak ; who was born at Torquay,* in May,
1792. From a youth he manifested a serious habit of mind, but
not until he was nearly twenty years of age did he become decided
in his religious character. Under the ministry of the late
Rev. William Trampleasure, he was led into the knowledge of
salvation by faith in Jesus Christ. Having drunk deep into the
spirit of a great revival of religion which was then penetrating the
most remote parts of his native county, he yielded to impulses
which it originated and fostered, and began to preach the Gospel
with much zeal and success. In 1820, he was sent to open a
Mission on the Gambia, Western Africa. After five years of
faithful toil, his shattered health compelled him to return to
England. Recruited by a year'^s rest, he was appointed in
uninterrupted succession to home Circuits until the year 1855,
when he retired from the full work of the ministry, taking up his
abode in Teignmouth. As a preacher, he shunned all affectation.
His style was plain, but lucid and forceful, and he seldom failed
to interest and edify his hearers. During his retirement he
preached almost every Sabbath, led two classes, and was a
systematic and indefatigable pastor. He was held in universal
esteem. The eyes of children brightened at his presence, and
the hearts of many sick and poor were made glad by his counsels,
his prayers, and his liberality. The old mission-fire burned in
him to the last. '^ In age and feebleness extreme,^ this devoted
minister went forth bearing Christ's gracious embassy to sinners
to the distant parts of his own and adjacent Circuits ; his friends
at home, meanwhile, greatly fearing lest he should faint by the
way. During his last affliction, which was extremely painful, he
said, ** The doctrines of Methodism which I have so long
preached to others, arc the source of never-failing comfort to me
now when I can preach them no more.'' He calmly went hence,
on Fridav, June 14th, I872, in the eighty-first year of his age,
and the jifly-second of his ministry.
(24.) Joseph Mortimer ; who was born in Farndale, York-
shire, June 24th, 1797- Although his fears were stirred by the
thoughts of a future state, in his youth he ^^ walked according to
the course of this world.^^ His conversion to God took place in
the year 1820. Struggling, '^ self-desperate,'*^ with sin, he was
led to a class-meeting, that he might learn ^' the way of God more
perfectly." Under a 'sermon preparatory to a Lovefeast, he
received into his heart the " Light of life.'" In the Lovefeast,
yielding to his new emotions, he related the change which he had
recently experienced ; and such was the power which attended his
testimony, that many were brought into penitent distress. Having
removed to Rosedalc, where there were no Methodist services, he
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raised two classes, and established prayer-meetings. In the year
1827 he was accepted by the Conference as a probationer for our
ministry, «and was appointed to Zetland. His social character
having been formed according to the simplicity characteristic of
the sparse population of ^^ the Dales/^ he came into more public
life with a striking individuality, which yielded but little to
changing circumstances. He was emphatically a man of one
business, — that of saving souls, fiy individual appeals, prayer,
and prayer-meetings, in addition - to preaching, he energetically
and incessantly sought to see hh Master's cause in prosperity.
In all the Circuits to which he was appointed the hand of the
Lord was with him ; and in some his success was very remarkable.
In 1867 ^6 became a Supernumerary, but continued to labour and
travel in the service of Christ till about a fortnight before his
death. During his last sickness the ruling passion of his heart
was undiminished : he inquired of those around him if ^< they had
all repented,^ and inquiry deepened into solemn appeals. Full of
confidence and peace, he entered into rest, June 14th, 1872, aged
nearly seventy-five years.
(25.) Elijah Hoole, D.D. ; whose entire career in the
ministry, extending over the long space of fifty-three years, has
been identified with the Wesleyan Missionary Society. Appointed
to the Madras District in the year 1819, he faithfully served his
Divine Master in the South of India for a period of nine years,
when Missionary work in that country was comparatively new and
untried. He rapidly acquired an accurate knowledge of the
Tamil language, one of the first fniits of which was a translation
into Tamil of the Wesleyan-Methodist Hymns. It was thus that
he laid the foundation of that proficiency as an Oriental scholar
which in subsequent years was duly acknowledged by the Royal
Asiatic Society, and other learned bodies ; at the same time
travelling widely, and labouring with unwearied diligence in his
evangelical efforts, and enduring hardness as a good soldier of
Christ. He returned to England in a state of serious physical
suffering, from which he never fully recovered. Shortly after, he
was appointed Superintendent of Schools in Ireland. Removing
to London, he was, in 1834, appointed Assistant Secretary, and
in 1836, one of the General Secretaries of the Missionary Society,
an office which he continued to hold to the end of his life, a
period of thirty-eight years. Dr. Hoole spared no labour in
acquiring a full and accurate knowledge of the Society^s concerns,
or in the transaction of its multifarious and constantly-increasing
business ; while by his amiable spirit and courteous manners he
secured and retained in a remarkable degree the esteem and
confidence of his colleagues, of the members of the Committee,
and of the missionaries in various parts of the world with whom
be entered into correspondence. In the important public ques-
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tions with which the Society was concerned in the course of the
first twenty years of his occupancy of the office of General
Secretary, such as those relating to Negro marriage, th% coloniza-
tion and settlement of New-Zealand, the treatment of Aboriginal
tribes in the British Colonies, and others. Dr. Hoole took a lively
interest. His energies, however, during his long tenure of office,
were chiefly devoted to the direct administration of our Missionary
affairs, in which his punctuality, suavity, and diligence rendered
him singularly efficient; while in days of contention and trouble
his firmness and fidelity were of inestimable value. His services
to the Society vere of that unobtrusive character which, while
attracting but little public' attention, are most essential to its
efficient and harmonious working ; and as years advanced, his long
experience and intimate acquaintance with its affairs, and with the
various public and philanthropic movements with which it has
been connected, were felt to be more and more valuable. Though
Dr. Hoole's life was spent in pain, from which he was seldom free,
he was uniformly cheerful, and to the end a diligent student.
Gentle, yet firm and independent, he was always an agreeable
fellow-labourer to those connected with other Missionary Societies
as well as our own, and was much respected as Honorary Secretary
of the British Society for the Propagation of the Gospel among
the Jews, and also of the Home for Asiatics in London. His
love to our missionary work, shown in his prime by the refusal,
for its sake, of great personal advantage, was evinced in declining
years, when he was unable to go to the Mission- House, by
assiduous attention to its claims and interests in his own room ;
and he was enabled thus to serve the cause of God on earth till,
in'pcace and faith, he laid down together his body and his charge.
He died, June 17th, 1872, in the seventy-fifth year of his age,
and the fifty-third of his ministry.
(26.) William Beal. This venerable servant of Christ was
born at Plymouth-Dock, now Devonport, in the year 1785.
From a child he enjoyed the benefit of Methodist influences and
the teachings of a pious mother. At the age of seventeen he was
truly converted, and was soon called to engage in works of useful-
ness, being appointed by Dr. Coke to the care of a class in the
first Sunday-school established in the town of Liskeard. From
giving instruction on the Sabbath to children and young people,
he was urged to public exhortation ; and next, after much inward
conflict, he was led to seek an entrance into the ministry. To
this his way became fully opened in 1808. His labours extended
over a period of sixty-four years, forty of which he spent in the
full duties of the Itinerancy, doing the work of an evangelist with
ability, purity, and fidelity. In the early part of his career he
endured privation and persecution as a pioneer Home-Missionary
in a part of Devon where Methodism was scarcely known. The
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people at that time were sunk in ignorance and apathy, and it
required untiring zeal and no little fortitude to sustain him in his
work. But he persevered, and it pleased God to make him the
instrument of good to many who will be for ever his joy and
crown. He was an industrious and successful student ; from the
commencement of his course he allotted a portion of every day to
the cultivation of his mind. The Bible was his prime and
ceaseless study, and from it he derived rich stores of Divine
knowledge. Flis discourses were eminently scriptural, rich in
Christian experience, and thoroughly practical : clothed in forcible
language, and aided by a good delivery, they never failed to bear
the impress of careful research and profound thought. Nor were
his studies confined to theology ; his vigorous mind was also bent
on literary and scientific subjects. Some of these he prosecuted
with considerable success, as appears from his publications on
geology and antiquarian research. Mr. Bcal was of an affectionate
disposition, remarkably fervent and constant in his friendships,
and eminently simple-hearted and single-minded. After travelling
with acceptance in some of our most important Circuits, he
became a Supernumerary in 1848. But he was still the diligent
student, the effective preacher, and the faithful pastor. The
evening of his days was spent in genial activity, amid calm and
sunshine. Notwithstanding the loss of hearing, his conversational
powers were great. From his richly -stored mind he drew forth
** things new and old/^ to the edification and delight of the social
circle. The last six months of his life were spent in much feeble-
ness ; sight failed as well as hearing, but no murmur, no complaint,
was uttered. " I must wait,'' he said, —
* " They also serve who only stand and wait."
Other expressions to which he occasionally gave utterance indicated
increasing meetness for " the inheritance of the saints in light."
Neither in storm nor cloud did the sun of his life go down, but in
the clear and tranquil atmosphere of Christian faith and Christian
hope. He died June 18th, 1872, aged eighty-seven years.
(27.) Benjamin Frankland, Sen.; who was bom at
Cononley-Moor, in Craven, Yorkshire, June 5th, 1787- His
parents were Baptists, but in consequence of the removal of the
family to another locality, he was early brought under the influence
of Methodism, and wliile yet a youth yielded his heart to
God. Conversion was followed by its fruits : he soon began to
endeavour to make known the truth by which he had himself been
saved. In 1810 he was appointed by the Conference to the
Melton-Mowbray Circuit ; from which time, until 1861, he
discharged with undeviating regularity the duties to which a
Methodist preacher^s life is devoted. His work was his pleasure :
he sought no relaxation but that of laying down one part of it to
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take up another. In^anuary of the present year he preached for
the last time, discoursing from the prayer, " Thy will be done,^'
with animation and unction. In his latter years he suffered much
from sciatica, the persistent severity of which in the closing weeks
of his life put his patience and resignation to the Divine will to
their final test. On the 26th of June, 1872, two months after the
death of his wife, with his eye undimmed, though his " natural
force ^ was abated, the Saviour''s promise was fulfilled in him —
he died, but did not ^* see death:"' in a sitting posture, and
apparently gazing upon some object which filled him with sacred
awe and joy, but which the loss of speech prevented his indicating
to those near him, he imperceptibly entered into rest. " In the
midst of all I am happy ; ^ " The prospect is bright ; '^ were some
of the last words which partial paralysis permitted him to
articulate.
The educational appliances of which the yeomen of eighty
years ago could avail themselves in behalf of their children were
slight, and Mr. Frankland^s mental powers were not early subjected
to that discipline for the want of which the culture possible to
mature years seldom fully compensates. But he was a clear
thinker and a diligent reader ; and the extensive knowledge which
he ultimately acquired was the handmaid of a wisdom that knew
how to fix both upon right objects of pursuit and the best means
of attaining them. He was endowed with an unusual aptitude for
mechanical invention and design ; a gift of which the planning
and erection of many commodious chapels, in the several Circuits
in which he laboured, was a useful employment when Methodists
seldom sought the aid of professional architects in building and
adorning their places of worship. His moral character was
elevated and pure. He was never known to resent an injury ; yet
was remarkable, on the call of duty, for his courage. Peaceable,
he was also a peacemaker. His self-abnegation whenever the
interests of others were thought to be concerned, was conspicuous :
to him the exercise of the " charity '" which " seeketh not her own"'
seemed almost natural, the result of long and habitual submission
of his entire life to the sway of Divine grace.
In the pulpit Mr. Frankland's one aim was to do the work of
an evangelist: his sermons were delivered with the manifest
purpose of doing good to the souls of his hearers. Their power,
at times considerable, lay chiefly in a persuasive manner, accom-
panied with that " demonstration of the Spirit " without which
preaching, from whatever lips, is only *^ as soundine brass or a
tinkling cymbal."" Persons are still to be met with who bear
testimony to the effectiveness of particular discourses which they
heard from him more than forty years ago. As a faithful
ambassador of Christ, he dedicated every power or acquisition of
his own, and every gift or work of others of which he could justly
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avail himself, to the furtherance of the cause of his Lord. To
the " joy ^ of that Lord he has been admitted, to " sleep ^ in
Him till the *' resurrection of the just.*" He finished his course
in the eighty-sixth year of his age, and the sixty-second of his
ministry.
(28.) Matthew T. Male ; who was born at Pengelly, in Corn-
wall, July 27th, 1811. His parents were Methodists, and from his
earliest years he was the subject of gracious drawings of the Holy
Spirit. It was not, however, until he was fifteen years old, that
he realised peace with God through faith in Christ Jesus. He
was one of the earliest students admitted into the Theological
Institution, and was designated for the home work. But during
his residence at the Institution, there was a memorable revival of
the missionary spirit, and he, with other young men, offered
himself for India, and embarked for that country with the late
Rev. Jonathan Crowther. A sudden failure of health retarded
his progress during the early part of his career, but he soon
recovered lost steps by a sedulous application to study, and became
an active and successful missionary. A warm heart and much
gentleness of manner endeared him to native converts ; and his
name will be long remembered by the Canarese Societies and
schools of Bangalore, Toomkoor, and Goobbee. He returned to
this country in 1848, where he laboured with characteristic
fidelity for several years, and resumed his Indian work in 1858.
This record would be imperfect if notice were not taken of the
beloved and honoured companion of his mission-life. Mrs. Male
was the daughter of the late William Buckley Fox, a distinguished
Ceylon missionary. At a time when the cause of Indian Female
Education was struggling against the alternate apathy and
hostility of the Hindus, this excellent woman, with admirable
zeal and undying faith, entered upon the great task of collecting
native girls and training them for the Saviour. She died in the
midst of the heathen for whom she had lived, and her testimony
for Christ and His religion survives her in the schools and
families of the people whose spiritual welfare she loved to promote.
Mr. Male's closing years were spent in England, where he
finished a life of chequered ministerial labour with beautiful con-
sistency. His faith had been assailed by the sharpest bereave-
ments, but he was ^* steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in
the work of the Lord ; "^ and when called upon suddenly to resign
it, he made the sacrifice of his life complete by meekly laying it
down at the bidding of the Master. He died at Bath, on
Tuesday, July 23rd, 1872, in the sixty-first year of his age, and
the thirty-seventh of his ministry.
2. In Ir eland f two; viz.,—
(1.) Samuel Bates, of the Wexford Circuit. He was born
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at fiallinaraore, in the Newtownbarry Circuit, in the year 1843.
He was converted to God when about nine years of age, through
the teaching and example of his pious father. Subsequently he lost
his peace, but under a sermon preached by the Rev. Thomas
Guard, he was restored to the Divine favour. In 1866 he was
received as a candidate for the ministry, and laboured with
acceptance for upwards of five years. He was of a retiring
disposition, faithful in the discharge of his ministerial duties, and
strongly attached to Methodism. He took fever last November,
sank rapidly, and died in peace, December Ist, I87I.
(2.) John Beattie Wallace, LL.B.; who was born in
Brookborouffh, November 26th, 1844. Favoured with the many
privileges which a godly parentage ensures, at an early period of
life he gave decisive proof that he was " born of God ; " and after
a distinguished career as a graduate of the Queen^s University,
having declined most attractive secular proposals, he was accepted
as a candidate for our ministry, many hoping that the Head of
the Church was thus giving us a son to replace a father in long
and valuable service. His gifts were solid rather than showy,
and his acquirements varied, accurate, and extensive. He was
richly endowed with ^^ the wisdom that is irom above,^' and hence
his character was remarkable for purity, gentleness, and genuine-
ness, and his life was-^' full of mercy and good fruits.**^ Though
quiet and unobtrusive in manner, his heart glowed with holy fire
in his Master's service ; and with intelligent zeal, conscientious
painstaking, and marked ability, he served Methodism, loved by
those amongst whom he lived, and often cheered by considerable
success in winning souls. His preaching was thoughtful, clear,
impressive, and practical ; free from trivial ornament, rich in
suitable instruction and appropriate illustration, and was often
accompanied with Divine power. His pastoral work was prose-
cuted faithfully and efficiently. Watching over souls, he took
pains to ascertain their state, sympathized with the sorrowful, and
longed to lead wanderers back to Christ, and the believer into
more intimate fellowship with God. In the midst of his useful
labours, having followed some of his flock into an hospital in the
Cork-street Circuit, Dublin, where they lay in small-pox, he was
seized by a virulent type of that disease ; afler a few days' illness,
death closed his brief but promising career, and he was added to
the many who '^ sleep in Jesus.^ Some of his last sayings were
— " All is well ; '' " Jesus is mine, heaven is my home ; ^'
" Heaven is through Jesus,— through Jesus only.^ On the 3rd
of April, I872, he triumphantly finished his course, in the twenty-
eighth year of his age, and the fifth of his ministry.
3. In OUT Foreign Missions, four ; viz., —
(1.) Matthew Grimmer; who was born in the year 1837.
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He was in early life a member of the Established Church ; little
or nothing is known as to the instrumentality through which he
was subsequently brought into association with Wesleyan-
Methodism. He had the advantage of a three years^ course at
Richmond, on the termination of which he was appointed to the
Gold-Coast District. Abbeokuta was the sphere of his first
labours, where he patiently endured many hardships as ^* a good
soldier of Jesus Christ.'*^ At the end of two years an outbreak
took place, during which the Mission-house was plundered, and
he himself forcibly driven from the station. Mr. Grimmer was
rather retiring in his habits, and on that account those who lived
with him knew comparatively little of him. He made no parade,
but was thoroughly genuine in his entire demeanour. As a
preacher and pastor he was most acceptable ; he loathed every-
thing approacning to affectation, and frequently spoke some-
what strongly on that subject. In his last sickness he did not
converse much, but expressed himself to his colleague as
able to testify that <^all was right."* Feeling that he was
dying, he embarked for Madeira on the morning of August 4th,
187 1, and on the following da^ was called to the paradise of God.
(2.) John Waite ; who died at the early age of thirty-three,
a martyr to his zeal for the cause of Christian Missions in West
Africa. He combined good attainments and great firmness of
character with much kindness and tenderness of heart. He was
converted in early life, began to preach in the Lambeth Circuit,
and since 1865 has laboured in the Sierra-Leone District.
Lately he removed to the Gold-Coast District, to become
Chairman as successor to Mr. Grimmer. His death was eminently
peaceful.
(3.) John P. Wright; who was born at Mousehole, in
Cornwall, February 2nd, 1847. Converted at eleven years of
age, he maintained a consistent course throughout life. As a
Sabbath-school teacher and Local-preacher he was active and
successful. In a large London house of business he joined with
others in meetings for devotion, and endeavoured to promote the
spiritual welfare of his companions. At the Conference of 1868
he was received as a missionary candidate, and sent to the Rich-
mond Branch of the Theological Institution. He was a steady,
conscientious, diligent student, of irreproachable Christian
character, and gave promise of future usefulness. Being appointed
in I87I to Jamaica, ne anticipated great happiness from his labours
there. While at home, bidding farewell to his relatives and
friends, he was attacked by fever, which terminated fatally on
October 19th, I87I. During his illness he triumphed through
faith, saying, " I am going to die. 'Tis all victoiy ! Victory !"
(4.) Edward Fbaser; who was bom a slave in the island of
fiarbadoes. In his youth he was taken by his master to Bermuda,
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and there found a spiritual freedom that resulted in a legal
manumission. Such was his intellectual power that, when but a
stripling, and yet in bonds, he attracted the notice of all ranks by
his ministrations, and was offered the patronage of a Colonial
Bishop : this he modestly declined, and placed himself at the
service of the Wesleyan Missionary Society. By the Conference
of 1827 ^6 ^As received on trial, and appointed to labour in the
Island of Dominica. His naturally vigorous mind he disciplined
and richly stored by diligent study, and he brought all the powers
of his sanctified intellect to bear upon the one great business of
his life. As a preacher, he was thoughtful, calm, and dignified
both in manner and style, clear in the exposition of Divine truth,
and powerful in its application ; he made his appeal at once to the
judgment, the conscience, and the heart. Out of the pulpit he
was the model of a Methodist preacher, never forgetting either his
character or his Master's work. He moved with dignity and
grace among the people of his charge, training the young, com-
forting the sick, and relieving the poor; and all this with a
steadiness of purpose that through the long course of his ministry
never swerved.
In relation to the various public questions that from time
to time came under the notice of the District Meeting, his
well-balanced mind, and clear, logical views made him an acknow-
ledged power among his brethren, and in personal difficulties
and Church perplexities they turned, almost instinctively, to
him for guidance. As an expression of the abiding confidence of
his brethren, he was elected to the office of District Secretary for
eighteen years in succession. In his friendships he was trans-
parent, firm, and true ; and in all the relations of private as well
as public life ^' adorned the doctrine of God his Saviour."' On
two occasions Mr. Fraser visited this country, when in various
ways he rendered effective service to the cause of Christian
Missions. Many who are still living cherish the memory of
those noble pulpit and platform deliverances by which he vindi-
cated his race against the pretentious, but crude assumptions of a
false philosophy, and the calumnies of a pro-slavery press. Refer-
ring to one of his speeches in Exeter-Hall, the late Dr. George
Smith, in his "History of Methodism," aflSrms that "his suc-
cessful effort on that occasion fully authorized him to stand side
by side with the Rev. Robert Newton himself, — not as a man and
Christian brother only, but as an orator."' For some time his
health had been manifestly failing, but he laboured with his
accustomed diligence almost to the last week of his life. A
brother-missionary, who was with him in the last short but sharp
sickness, says, " His death, like his life, was serene and beautiful.'*"
With an unshaken confidence in the merits of the Atonement,
and in the possession of a peace that " passeth all understanding,""
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in the seventy -fourth year of his age, and the forty-fifth of his
ministry, he fell asleep in Jesus, whispering the words, —
" And fill, while soul and body part,
With life, immortal life, my heart."
Q. V. Are there any objections to any of our Ministers, or
Preachers on Trial ?
A. They were examined, one by one.
Q. VI. What persons, who were in full Connexion with the
Conference, have now ceased to be recognised as Ministers
among us ?
A. 1. Thomas Henry Lomas, John Burdon, and John
Thor;n£, who have voluntarily retired from our work.
2. John Kirby, who has also retired.
Q. VII. How are our Ministers and Preachers on Trial
stationed for the ensuing year ?
A. As follows ; viz., —
[N.B. Each of the places mentioned in these Stations, and nambered consecu-
tively from 1 to 725, is the head of a Circuit ; and the Minister first named is the
SuperintendenL
The Superintendent and other Minister or Ministers, stationed in or appointed to
the several Circuits undermentioned, is and are appointed by the Conference to preach
and to perform all acts of religious worship and Methodist discipline, in each and
every one of the Wesleyan-Methodist Chapels already erected, or to be erected,
in each Circuit respectively, within the space of twelve calendar months, at such
time or times, and in such manner, as to him or them shall seem proper;
subjectih nevertheless, to the Superintendent Minister.]
GREAT BRITAIN.
I,— THE FIRST LONDON DISTRICT.
1 London, {City-Roady ^c.,) George Bowden, John Poulton, Frederick
Woofenden.
London, (Jewin- Street,) Jacob Stephenson, B.A., who shall change
on one Sunday in every four weeks with the
Ministers of the City-Road and Hoxton Circuits,
alternately.
German Mission, William H. Johnston, who shall act under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
London, Welsh, Lewis Jones.
Conference-Office, Frederick J. Jobson, D.D., Book-Steward ;
Benjamin Frankland, B.A., Benjamin Gregory,
Editors.
Missionary Society, William B. Boyce, Lukb H. Wiseman, M.A
(President of the Conference), Gboroe T.
Perks, M.A. (Secretary of the Conference),
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General Secretaries ; William Arthur, M.A.,
Honorary Secretary.
N.B. John Kilner is ander the direction of the
Missionary Committee.
Home-MUsions^ 4*^., Charles Prest, General Secretary.
Metropolitan Chapel Building Committee^ Oervase Smith, M.A.,
Secretary.
The Camp, Aldershot, Richard W. Allen, Henry E. Thompson.
Sandhunt, Berks, Joseph B. Alger, who shall act under the direc-
tion of the senior Minister at Aldershot.
Garrison and Naval Port of Malta, Benjamin Broadley, John
P. Lowe.
2 London, {Hoxton, ^-c.,) William H. Cornforth, Walter S. Nichol,
Alexander F. Fogwell.
3 London, {^hlingion, %c.,) John W. Greeves, John H. James,
D.D., Arminius Burgess, William O. Simpson,
Stephen Parkes ; James Allen (a), Henry P.
Wilson, Supernumeraries.
4 London, {Highbury, 4*c.,) John Walton, Robert N. Young, Mark
Guy Pearse; Robert Beauchamp, Supernumerary.
Wood^Green and Seven Sisters* Road, Samuel F. Balch, Thomas
Featherstonehaugh ; John P. Johnson (Wood-
Green), Supernumerary.
5 London, {Stoke- Newington, S^e,,) John Hall, William R. C.
Cockill ; Walter Coates, Supernumerary.
6 London, {Hackney, ^c.,) John V. B. Shrewsbury, Walford Green,
John Burgess, William H. Booth ; Richard
Tabraham, William O. Booth, Alfred Barrett,
James Sutch, Supernumeraries.
7 llondon, {Kentish- Town, S^e.,) J. Alexander Armstrong, Francis
B. Sand bach ; Joseph Hollis, Supernumerary.
R London, {Spitalfields, ^e.,) William Wilson (d), Robert CuUey.
9 London, {Bethnal-Green, ^c.,) T. Bowman Stephenson, B.A.,
Robert B. Nightingale.
10 London, {St, George* s, ^c.,) George Maunder, James Doherty,
Benjamin G. Wilkinson.
Thames Mission, Thomas Hulme, Frederick Ewer.
1 1 London, {Bow, ^c,,) Samuel Lord, Allen Rees.
Milc'End'Road, George H. Camburn, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
of the Bethnal-Green Circuit.
12 London, {Canning- Town,) John Gostick, who shall change on
one Sunday in every three weeks with the
Minister of the Stratford Circuit.
13 Stratford, Edward Workman ; Newton R. Penny, Supernu-
merary.
14 Barking and Romford, Charles Bingant, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Spitalfields, St. George's, and Buw
Circuits; successively.
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15 Hertford and Bishop-Stortford, Charles E. Woolmer (Hertford),
Thomas B. Jefferies (Bishop-Stortford).
16 Cambridge, William F. Slater, Jonathan Henshall, Samuel R.
Williams (Saffron- Walden), John Stevinson
(Cottenham).
17 Chelmsford and Maldon, William Harley, William Jackson (b)
(Braintree), Arthur R. Humphreys (Great
Totham).
18 Southend and Leigh, J. Holland Brown; Thomas Harvey, Super-
numerary.
19 Colchester, Samuel H. Wardley, William Seed (Bright-
lingsea), John Jackson (Great-Bentley) ;
William Simpson, Supernumerary.
20 ^Manningtree, Matthew Giles, Tilney Rising (Harwich), William
H. Moseley.
21 Ipswich, William Malpas, William Ainsworth (Woodbridge,
Suffolk), W. Woodward Spencer.
22 St, Alhan^Sf Thomas R. Jones, John Gibson (b) (Hemel-
Hempstead) ; George Oyston, Supernumerary.
23 Watford, William Ludlow, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Islington and Kentish-Town Circuits, alternately.
24 Uxbridge and Rickmansworth^ James H. Taylor (Rickmansworth),
William F. Faulding.
N.B. The Home-Missionary Minister appointed to
Mile- End-Road shall act under the direction of
the Chairman of the District.
Luke H. Wiseman, M.A., President of the Conference,
Chairman of the District.
George Bowdbn, Financial Secretary.
II.— THE SECOND LONDON DISTRICT.
26 London, {Great Queen-Street, S^c.,) Charles Haydon, Henry
Burton, B. A., James Kilvington, James Chapman ;
Thomas Jackson, Supernumerary.
26 London, {Southwark, ^c.,) Paul Orchard, William Gibson, B.A.,
John Codd.
London, {Old Kent-Road,) James Bransom, who shall change once
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Southwark Circuit.
London, {New-Cross,) Joseph Dixon, who shall change once in
every four weeks with the Minister of the Dept-
ford Circuit.
27 London, {Lambeth, ^c.,) Thomas M*Cullagh, John Rhodes (b),
John R. Gleave, John R. Griffin.
28 London, {Brixton-Hill, %c.,) William H. Taylor, John Martin
(a) (Sydenham), John Kinnings ; William
Shaw (a), Daniel Macafee, Richard Rymer,
William Butters, William Exton, liuke Tyerman,^
Supernumeraries.
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29 London, {Mostyn^Road, ^c.,) George C. Harvard, Charles
Crawshaw (Walworth).
Theological Institution, Richmond Branch, George Osborn, D.D.,
Theological Tutor ; Daniel Sanderson, Governor
of the Institution- House ; William F. Moul-
ton, M.A., Classical Tutor; Frederick P.
Napier, B.A., James Cooling, Assistant-Tutors.
30 Richmond, Alfred Mewton, W. Milbum Briggs (East-
Moulsey). .
31 London, (HindeStreet, Sj^c.,) George Sargeant, Matthew Ingle.
32 London, {St, John^s-Wood, ^c.,) Francis W. Greeves, James J.
Wray, Charles E. Wansbrough j John Pearce
(West Finchley), Samuel Beard (Willesden
Junction), Supernumeraries.
Hampstead, Alfred Cooke, who shall change on one Sunday in
every four weeks with the Ministers of the
St. John's-Wood Circuit.
33 London, (Bayswater, ^c.,) Thomas M. Albrighton, John S. Banks,
Alfred Martyn (Starch-Green).
Paddington, James S. Bellman, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Bayswater Circuit.
34 London, {Chelsea, ^c,) Thomas Nightingale, William D. Sarjeant ;
John Bicknell, Supernumerary.
35 London, {Westminster, S^c,,) Robert Balshaw, James Morrison.
Education Department : —
George O. Bate (Westminster Training College),
Secretary of the Committee ; John Clulow,
Visitor of Day and Sunday Schools. Normal
Institution : fVestminster Branch, James H . Rigg,
D.D., Principal. Battersea Branch, George W,
Olver, B.A., Principal.
36 Deptford, Theophilus Woolmer; John Dawson (New-Crossi
Deptford), Supernumerary.
37 Blackheath, Samuel Coley, Edward Dodds (Greenwich) ; Peter
Cooper, Joseph Chapman, Supernumeraries.
38 Bromley, {Kent,) George Latham, George H. Bellamy (Lewisharo),
Marshall Hartley (Chislehurst) ; John W. Cotton
(Lewishani), Supernumerary.
39 Woolwich, John C. Pengelly, John Bell (b) (Plumstead-
Common).
40 Hammersmith, James Mayer, Frederick F. Woolley (Brentford).
41 Ealing and Acton, Richard Roberts, Samuel H. Tindall (Acton).
42 Wandsworth, Charles H. Kelly, W. Theophilus Davison, M.A.
(Upper Tooting) ; Jacob Stanley, William
Chambers, Joseph Whitehead, Supernumeraries.
43 Croydon, Edward Lightwood, Samuel Lees, Ralph W. G.
Hunter; William H. Rule, D.D., Supernu-
merary.
44 Kingston, Joseph Portrey.
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Chertsey and fValton- on- Thames ^ Alfred Llewellyn, Isaiah Parker;
Frederick Balls, Supernumerary.
William Comforth, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Minister of
the Kingston Circuit.
Charles Churchill, M. A.,William Reynolds (Maiden-
head).
W. Rodwell Jones, George R. Graham.
James Aldis, T. Henry Ingram (Chelsfield).
Tunbridge- Wells, James Grose, Charles D. Newman (Tunhridge) ;
John Knowles, Ph. D., Supernumerary.
James Taylor (a).
James S. Hill, who shall change on one Sunday in
every six weeks with the Minister of the Lewes
Circuit ; Matthew Cranswick, Supernumerary.
John M 'Kenny, Hugh P. Hughes, B.A, ; William
Davenport, Supernumerary.
John Watson (b), Joseph H. Cadman (Shoreham).
Henry J. Sykes, Samuel Fogg.
53 Alton^ (Hants,) Samuel Atkinson (a), who shall change on one
Sunday in every two months with the Ministers
of the Guildford Circuit.
Samuel Miles.
William P. Ellis.
William Burchell, Charles Lester (Horsham).
N.B. The Home-Missionary Ministers appointed
to Stations which are not numhered, shall act
under the direction of the Chairman of the
District.
Georob OsfiORN, D.D., Chairman of the District.
William Gibson, B.A., Financial Secretary.
Cobham,
45 Windsor,
46 Hastings,
47 Sevenoaks,
48
49 Lewes,
Eastbourne,
50 Brighton,
51 Worthing,
52 Guildford,
Petersfield,
Basingstoke,
54 Redhill,
IIL— THE BEDFORD AND NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT.
55 Bedford and Ampthill, Hugh Jones (a), Francis Hewitt (Ampt-
hill), Thomas Rodgers, Wesley Butters ; Peter
Samuel, Robert Maxwell, John Cooper (Ampt-
hill), Supernumeraries.
56 Leighton- Buzzard, Jabez Palmer, John Dixon (a), Thomas A.
Seed ; James Lees, Supernumerary.
57 Luton, Richard Eland (b), George Smith (b), John J.
Twells.
58 Hitchin, James Bunting, Thomas Hackett.
59 Dunstable, Robert H. Hare, James Greenland, William
Cumberland (Toddington).
60 Aylesbury, John Bate, William G. White.
61 St. Neots, Thomas Baine, William S. Snow, Robert E.
Bambrough (Potton).
62 Biggleswade, Joseph Simpson, Joseph C. Wright (Baldock),
Allen Redshaw ; James Daniel, Supernumerary.
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64 Northampton,
65 Totvcester,
66 Daventry,
67 Rugby,
63 Si. Ives and Huntingdon, James Shearman, William O. Aldora
(Huntingdon), Geprge Sanderson (Ramsey).
William B. Dennis, William Gooderidge, Joseph
Watkinson (Brixworth).
James Fisher, John T. Pallister (Silverstone).
John P. White, Andrew Baxter.
William Hawken, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Daventry Circuit.
68 Newport' Pagnell, George Meadows, Thomas P. Spencer (Wol-
verton).
69 Higham-Ferrers, John Archer, Samuel Hickmans (Raunds).
70 Wellingborough, Daniel G. Maillard, Henry Smith.
7 1 Kettering, Edward Abraham, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Market-Harborough Circuit ; Henry Fish, M. A.,
Supernumerary.
72 Market' Harhorough, Thomas Gane, J. Reeves Brown.
73 Chatteris, James H. Broadbent, B.A., William Griffiths
(March).
74 Oundle, James Hartle, J. Wesley Key worth (Elton).
Hugh Jones (a). Chairman of the Diitrict.
William B. Dbnnis, Financial Secretary.
IV.— THE KENT DISTRICT.
75 Canterbury, Henry Hayman, William J. Heaton ; William
H. Clarkson, Supernumerary.
Whilstable, Arthur Roberts, who shall change on one Sunday
in every month with the Ministers of the Can-
terbury Circuit.
76 Faversham, Jonathan Dent, James F. Reynolds (Boughton).
77 Rochester, Charles Hillard, Richard Woodfin(Brompton, Kent).
7B Gravesend, Joseph Little (a), Jabez Ingram (Dartford).
79 Sheerness, Alfred F. Abbott.
80 Margate, Robert J. T. Hawksley, J. Richard Hargreaves
(Ramsgate) ; John Yercoe, Supernumerary.
81 Dover, Andrew Kessen, LL.D., John H. Jones ; George
S, Tyler, Supernumerary.
82 Folkestone, Walter P. Johns, Benjamin Smith (B)(Elham, near
Canterbury).
83 Deal, John Vanesi Joseph W. Britton (Sandwich).
84 Rye, James Nicholson (a).
85 Tenterden, Thomas Stephenson, James G. Cocks (Wood-
church, near Ashford).
86 Ashford, Jabez Iredale, who shall change on one Sunday in
every six weeks with the Minister of the Rye
Circuit.
87 Staplecross, Samuel W. Lawton.
88 Ticehurst, Charles Bradley, yrho shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Minister of the Staple-
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cross Circuit ; James Godden (Hawkhurst),
Supernumerary.
89 Maidstone, William Davison, George G. Huxtable ; Henry
J. Thomas, Supernumerary.
90 Sittingbourne, John Locke, who shall change on one Sunday in
every six weeks with the Minister of the Sheemess
Circuit ; John Wesley Dawson, Supernumerary.
Chatham Garrison, Richard Hardy (New Brompton, Kent).
The Camp, ShorncUffe, J. Surman Cooke (Sandgate, Kent).
John Vanes, Chairman of the District,
William Davison, Financial Secretary,
v.— THE NORWICH AND LYNN DISTRICT.
91 Norwich,
92 Bungay,
94 Yarmouth,
95 Lowestoft,
96 Yoxford,
97 Diss,
Pascho Hoskins, James H. Pawlyn, Edward
Bowman.
Henry Brown, Michael Thompson (Loddon), John
Burnett (Beccles).
93 Norths fValsham, Alfred Taylor, Charles O. Eldridge, B.A.
(Aylsham).
James Findlay, Alfred D. Cope.
Thomas Withington, John Leathley ; George
Ranyell (Southwold), Supernumerary.
George Gibson, who shall change on one Sunday
in every twelve weeks with the Ministers of the
Lowestoft Circuit.
William P. Peck, Samuel Brown (a) (Botesdale,
near Scole), John C. Harvard ; Joseph Floyd
(Botesdale), Supernumerary.
98 Attlehorough and New-Buckenham, William Holdsworth (Attle-
borough), Charles E. Lefeaux (Long Stratton).
99 Bury St. Edmund's, James Faulkner, Charles Haller (Elmswell).
100 Holt, Joshua Johnson, who shall change on one Sunday
in every twelve weeks with the Ministers of
the -Walsingham Circuit.
James Parkes, Thomas Ratclifife, Thomas Clark.
John Bonham, Joseph Crowther (East-Derehani).
George F. Swinnerton, William K. Hardy (Stoke-
Ferry).
104 Walsingham, George Clement, Samuel Simpson (b) (Docking,
near Lynn).
Thomas G. Keeling, Thomas Rathmell.
George H. Chambers, William R. Carlyon.
James F. Belfield, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Thetford Circuit.
Samuel Brocksop, Frederick M. Lowry. ^
Thomas Green, Jonathan Foster (Haddenham),
George C. Coad (Littleport) ; Thomas Kilner
(Sutton), Supernumerary.
Pascho Hoskins, Chairman of the District,
James Findlay, Financial Secretary,
101 Lynn,
102 Swaffham,
103 Downham,
105
106
Wisheach,
Thetford.
Methwold,
107 Mildenhall,
108 Ely,
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VI.— THE OXFORD DISTRICT.
109 Oxford^ Frederic Greeves, William Brookes.
110 High- Wycombe, Thomas Jefferies, Francis Barker.
111 Witney, " - -
112 Banbury,
113 Kineton,
114 Newbury,
115 Reading,
116 Hungerford,
119 Thame,
120 Brackley,
Henry Hine, James P. Dunn.
Philip B. Wamsley, Charles Winters, Thomas W.
Johnstone (Grimsbury, Banbury) ; John Brown
(b) (Grimsbury, Banbury), John T, Yeates,
Thomas Champness, Supernumeraries.
Joseph Milligan, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the Ban-
bury Circuit.
Jabez Ingham, John Kirtlan, John Turner.
George Penman, Adam Hann.
James Peet, Frederick H. Thomas (Lamboume) ;
Francis Truman, Supernumerary.
117 Marlborough, John Hugill, Crawshaw Hargreaves (Pewsey).
118 Watlington, Samuel Lucas (b), Walter Lethaby (Wallingford).
William R. Dal by, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Watlington Circuit ; Paul Clarke, Super-
numerary.
John Lamplough, John Hughes (d) (Bicester).
121 Buckingham, Thomas Vinson, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Brackley Circuit.
122 Chipping- Norton, Alfred Beresford, Ralph Green.
123 Stow-on-the-Wold, John Skerratt, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Chipping- Norton Circuit.
Samuel Wesley, John Tesseyman (Farringdon),
John P. Yates (New Swindon), William Dunstan.
William Sellers, Silas Jones (Harwell, near
Steventon).
Samuel Atkinson (b), who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Oxford Circuit.
Frederic Greeves, Chairman of the District.
Philip B. Wamsley, Financial Secretary,
VII.— THE PORTSMOUTH DISTRICT.
127 Portsmouth, Joseph Lawton, Owen Watkins, Edward S.
Banham, Henry Watts.
Portsmouth Garrison, William S. Caldecott.
124 Swindon,
125 Wantage,
126 Abingdon,
128 Gosport,
129 Fareham,
130 Salisbury,
John D. Thomas.
Edmund Maden, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Minister of the
Gosport Circuit.
Samuel Haigh, Henry Soper, Henry W. Catton ;
W^illiam Tranter, Supernumerary.
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131 Poole, George F, White, George C. Mayes (Bournemouth),
Theodore Bishop (Wareham).
132 Stvanage, Thomas Turner, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Minister at
Wareham.
133 JVimbome, Joseph Payne, Joshua Leadbeater (Cranboume);
JohA W. Button, Supernumerary.
1 34 Christchurch and Lymington^ William Piggott, Joseph Robinson
(Lymington).
135 Newport, Isle of Wight, Thomas Adams, Thomas Dickin
(Ventnor), John N. Vine (Freshwater).
136 Ryde, Levi Waterhouse, George C. Taylor (Cowes),
Olinthus R. Bamicott (Sandown) ; James
Mitchell (Sandown), Supernumerary.
137 Southampton, Henry Castle, Caleb Foster ; James Osbom,
William J. Dawson, John T. Morley, Supernu-
meraries.
138 Winchester, George Hobill, William Beadon (Romsey).
139 Andover, George E. Startup, James Clegg (Whitchurch).
140 Chichester, William D. Tyack, George Burgess (Little-
hampton) ; Samuel Young (Bognor), Super-
numerary.
Joseph Lawton, Chairman of the District,
George C. Taylor, Financial Secretary.
VIII.— THE CHANNEL-ISLANDS DISTRICT.
141 Guernsey, {English,) J. Lancaster Ball, John A. B. Harry,
William D. L. Slack.
142 Guernsey and Sarh, (French,) William Nicolle, Philip G. Adair ;
George Leale, Supernumerary.
143 Alderney, (English,) John Atkins.
144 Alderney, (French,) Peter Lucas.
145 Jersey, (English,) John Tindall, John Perrett, Charles H. H.
Ward.
146 Jersey, (French,) Alfred J. Dupuy, Helier Le Rougetel, James L.
Ozanne, Thomas J. Despr^s, One to be sent ;
Philip Tourgis, Philip Guiton, Philip Le
Gresley, Supernumeraries.
John Tindall, Chairman of the District,
IX.— THE DEVONPORT DISTRICT.
147 Devonport, Samuel Brown (b), Robert J. Andrew, W. Dingley
Williams ; Thomas Wenn, Supernumerary.
148 Plymouth, (Ehenezer, S^c.,) William Hurt, Joseph B. Blanch, John
Crump (Ivy-Bridge).
149 Plymouth, (King-Street, S^c.,) Richard Bell, Richard Jenkin (Stone-
house, Devon).
150 Launceston, Thomas B, Butcher, Thomas B. Harrowell ; John
Walter (North- Petherwin), Supernumerary.
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151 North^Hilh
152 Holsworihy^
153 Kilkhampton,
154 Liskeardf
155 Callinglon,
156 Tavistock,
157 Gunnislakef
158 Camelford,
159 Kingsbridge,
160 Brixham and
161 AMurion,
Alexander Hoakings (Goad's Green, near Laun-
ceston), John T. Patey (Lewannick).
Almond T. Hocking, John B. Every.
Unah Butters, Robert Nicholson (Stratton, North
Devon); William Harvie, Supernumerary.
Matthew Gallienne, William Hunt, Jabez B.
Portrey.
Joseph Mole, John Mead (Saltash).
John B. Charles, Alfred Brice.
Herbert W. Haime, Edgar T. Carrier (Calstock).
Charles J. Preston, Frederick C. Dugdale (Wade-
bridge) ; George Beard (Wadebridge), Supernu-
merary.
William HUl, WUliam H. Maude (Salcombe).
Dartmouth, Edward Parry (Dartmouth), William
Mellor (Brixham).
Joseph R. Warburton, Matthew Salt (Buckfast-
leigh) ; James Scholes (Ilsington), Supernu-
merary.
William Hurt, Chairman of Ihe District,
W. DiNOLEY Williams, Financial Secretary.
X.— THE CORNWALL DISTRICT.
162 Redruth,
163 Camborne,
164 Falmouth,
165 Truro,
166 Gwennap,
167 St. Agnes,
168 Sj, Austell,
169 St, Mawes,
170 Bodmin,
171 St. Columb,
172 Penzance,
173 St. Just,
174 St. Ives,
175 SciUy Islands,
176 Helstone,
Samuel Hutton, Samuel W. Christophers, William
G. Dickin.
George Turner (b), Anthony Taylor, William H.
Clogg.
John E. Coulson, Ebenezer A. Gardiner, William
Calvert, George Outhwaite.
S. Evans Rowe, Frederick Mason, James C.
Fowler.
Joseph B. West (Carharrack), John G. Morrow
(Ponsanooth).
Peter Prescott, Joseph H. Skewes, M.A.
John Gregory, Wesley Hurt, (Mevagissey), Joseph
Higham, Rutland Spooner (Tywardreath).
Peter Parsons, who shall change on two Sundays
in every quarter wiih the Ministers of the
Falmouth Circuit.
Richard Allen (b), Richard E. Bray (Lostwithiel).
Ebenezer Tovey, Toft W. Cook (Padstow).
Thomas Llewellyn, Robert N. Barritt, Thomas
T. Lambert (Newlyn West).
Thomas West, Thomas Ayrton.
Mark Symons, Josiah Goodacre.
Edward Stokes.
George Cartwright, Richard Webb, George E.
Sheers, B.A., Gregory Ren ton (St. Kevern) ;
William J. Waymouth, Supernumerary.
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177 Hayle, Charles Burbridge, George S. Daniels (Hayle
Foundry), John Osbom (Wall, near Hayle),
Robert Passmore (Leeds Town).
178 Marazion, Jabez Overton, Charles Symes (Goldsithney).
Thomas Llewellyn, Chairman of the District,
S. Evans Rows, Financial Secretary,
XI.— THE EXETER DISTRICT.
179 Exeter^ Jacob Morton, Thomas Trethewey, W. Cowell
Brown ; Benjamin Firth, Supernumerary.
180 Tiverton, John Edwards (b), Robert Dyson (b.)
181 Taunton and Wellington^ Thomas Richards, Robert C. Barratt
(Wellington), Albert Bishop ; John Geden,
Joseph Fletcher, Supernumeraries.
WcMleyan Collegiate Institution^ William P. Slater, Governor
and Chaplain.
182 Bridgewater, Edwin Blake, John F. Davies; John B. Alexander,
Fletcher Menhinick, Supernumeraries.
183 South'Pethertonf John Danks, Nicholas Cooke (Crewkerne) ;
Thomas W. Smith (Ilminster), William Sanders
(Ilminster), Supernumeraries.
184 Budleigh-SaUerton, Robert G. Badcock (Sidmouth), William
T. Jones.
185 Axminster, William Kirkman, who shall change on one
Sunday in every quarter with the Ministers of
the South-Petherton Circuit.
186 Bridport, John Thomas (b), John Thompson ; John Stevens,
Supernumerary.
187 Barnstaple, Benjamin Browne, Alfred Tucker; Henry Dean
(Lynton), Supernumerary.
188 Il/racomhe, Robert W. Pordige, who shall change on one
Sunday in every month with the Ministers of
the Barnstaple Circuit
189 South'Molton, Nathaniel Alston, Charles W. liawlings.
190 Bideford, William Allen (b), Andrew Rennard (Torrington),
Thomas Jenkin ; John F. England (Instow),
Supernumerary.
191 Dunster, John Harris, J. Bourne Jones (Porlock).
\92' Williton, Alfred Barber, Charles Harrison (Watchet).
193 Okehamptony George Smith (c), Philip Sadler.
194 Torquay, John B. Dyson, James Parker, who shall divide
his labours between the Torquay and Newton -
Abbot Circuits ; William Henley, Supernu-
merary.
195 Newton^Ahbot^ Richard P. Davey.
196 Teignmouthy John Bramley, George Smith (d) (Dawlish).
Jacob Morton, Chairman of the District,
Benjamin Browne, Financial Secretary,
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XIL— THE BRISTOL DISTRICT.
197 Bristol, {King'Street, ^c.,) William T. Radcliffe,- John Baker,
M.A., Henry E. Gregg, John Martin (b);
William W. Rouch, Charles Tucker, Robert
Dugdale, Supernumeraries.
198 Bristol, {Langton- Street, ^c„) Francis Teal, John Pearson,
Joseph B. Norton (Keynsham); John Philp,
Supernumerary.
199 Bristol, {Clifton, ^c.,) Richard Smetham, Frederick E. Toyne
(Redland), John J. Sargent ; Henry V. Olver,
Adam Nightingale, Richard Ray, Samuel D.
Waddy, D.D., Samuel Romilly Hall, Supernu-
meraries.
200 Kingswood, John Allin, Robert Dyson (a) (Redfield, near
Bristol).
201 Banwell, Elisha M. Shearn, Joseph A. Hems worth
(Axbridge).
202 Weston-super-Mare, John S. Ridsdale, Samuel Shrimpton (Burn-
ham, Somerset) ; John Malvern, Supernumerary.
203 Stroud, John Killick, John S. Parkes (Stratton, near Ciren-
cester), Samuel Green.
204 Dursley, Robert Dillon, George H. Appleby ; William Sec-
combe, Supernumerary.
205 Stonehouse and Eastington, George L. Allen (Eastington, near
Stonehouse), Robert C. Cowell,
206 Thornbury, (near Bristol,) George Swidenbank, who shall change
on one Sunday in every six weeks with the
Ministers of the Kingswood Circuit.
207 Gloucester^ Charles Willis, Herbert Burson, E. Stanley
Shelton; William Baker (a), Supernumerary.
208 Tewkesbury, William F. Clark, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Gloucester and Cheltenham Circuits,
alternately.
209 Cheltenham, Edward Watson, William Spilsbury, Sidney J. P.
Dunman (Winchcombe) ; George Robinson (a).
Supernumerary.
210 Newport, {Monmouthshire,) William R. Williams, James Spensley
(Pillgwenlly), John Nancarrow.
Risca, Robert Daw, who shall change on one Sutiday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Newport Circuit.
211 Cardiff, {Wesley, 8^c.,) William Brailey, David C. Ingram,
T. Galland Hartley.
212 Cardiff, {Loudoun- Square, 8^c.,) Thomas Brumwell, Robert
A. Bilkey ; Charles Williams (Penarth), Super-
numerary.
213 Pontypridd, Henry Holmes, George Hepplewhite (Ystrad).
214 Bridgend, Samuel Hooley, Joseph M. Browne (Tondu).
215 Cowbridge, {English and Welsh,) Frederick Gwynne.
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216 Monmouth, Robert Lickes, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Ross Circuit.
217 Ross, John T. Marquand, Thomas Evans (Lydney).
218 Chepstow f George Smith (a), who shall change on one Sunday
in every three months with the Ministers of the
Newport Circuit.
219 Abergavenny, John Parsons ; Jesse Pilcher, Supernumerary.
220 Poniypool, John Harding, William Calladine (Blaenavop),
William Bell (Abersychan) ; John Jones (e),
Supernumerary.
221 Ledbury, Robert W. Broomfield, Thomas Roberts (a)
(Newent).
222 Hereford, Thomas S. Raby, John H. Goodman.
William T. Radcliffe, Chairman of the District,
Frederick E. Toyne, Financial Secretary,
XIII.— THE BATH DISTRICT.
223 Bath, George Blanchflower, Charles H. Floyd ; James
Cheeswright, Richard Homabrook, John
Keightley, Martin Young, Thomas James,
Supernumeraries.
New Kingswood School, William H. Sargent, Governor and
Chaplain.
224 Bradford'On^Avon, Charles Povah (Trowbridge), Abraham S.
White, Charles E. GrifBn (Trowbridge) ; Joseph
Roberts, Supernumerary.
225 Midsomer-Norton, William S. Bestall, Thomas Wood (b)
(Paulton, near Bristol), Samuel Vincent,
William A. Philips (Clutton, near Bristol).
226 Frome, George Parsonson, William Hamar ; James Mowat,
Aaron Langley (Road, near Bath), Supernu-
meraries.
Warminster, Thomas Rowson, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Frome Circuit.
227 Melksham, Thomas Rigby, John Lewis (b) (Chippenham),
John G. Stuart (Calne) ; Benjamin Elvins
(Chippenham), Supernumerary.
228 Devizes, Joseph Hall, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Melksham Circuit.
229 Shepton-Malletj Edward Bramford, James Cooper (Wells),
Henry Cotton (Coleford, near Bath).
230 Castle-Carey, James F. Masters, who shall change on two
Sundays in every quarter with the Minister of
the Yeovil Circuit,
231 Sherborne, Richard Harding (b), William D. Walters (Mil-
borne- Port).
232 Yeovil, Thomas Horton, who shall change on one Sunday
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Sherborne Circuit.
233 Weymouth^ John Randerson, Samuel Naish.
234 Portland^ George Kerem, Samuel W. Beard.
235 Dorchester^ Joshua Duffill, Theophilas L. Taylor (Milboume,
near Blandford); James Meadmore (Maiden-
Newton), Supernumerary.
236 Shaftesbury^ James Cooke (a), William J. Cooke.
237 Blandford and Sturminster, Joseph Jones, William J. Rogers.
238 Glastonbury, William Reading, who shall change on two Sun-
days in every quarter with the Ministers of
the Shepton-Mallet Circuit.
William H. Saroent, Chairman of the District*
Charles Povah, Financial Secretary,
XIV.— THE SWANSEA DISTRICT.
239 Swansea, Thornley Smith, William Nicholson (Mumbles).
240 Gower, Robert H. Mole (Horton), who shall change on
one Sunday in every quarter with the Minis-
ters of the Swansea Circuit
241 Neath, Benjamin John, Mark P. Gilbert (Brhon-Ferry).
242 Merthyr-Tydvil, James Pearce, Cornelius Wood (Aberdare) ;
William Crookes, Supernumerary.
243 Tredegar, Robert T. Rundle, Charles F. Richardson
(Rhymney).
244 Brynmawr^ William Barber, Edward Knibbs ( Ebb w- Vale).
245 Brecon, Henry Lewis, Ezra Nuttall (Hay); Thomas J.
Walker (Hay), Supernumerary.
Builth, Henry Smallwood (b), who shall act under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
246 Carmarthen, Seth Dixon (b), who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Llanelly Circuit.
247 Llanelly, Robert Bond, Joseph Shrimpton (Kidwelly).
248 Haverford-West, John Ryan, Samuel S. Taylor (Milford), James
Walter ; Lancelot Railton, Supernumerary.
249 Pembroke, John E. Cooke, Nicholas Kelynack (Pembroke-
Dock).
250 Tenby, Edward Hawkin, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Pembroke Circuit; Edward Crofts, Supernu-
merary.
Goginan and Lisbume- Mines, {near Aberystwyth,) W. Rhode
Davies, who shall change with the Minister of
the Aberystwyth Circuit, and act under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
251 Aberystwyth, Edward Ashton Jones.
252 St, D'ivid's, Charles Nuttall, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of
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Carmarthen (Welsh) ; Thomas Jones, D.D.,
Supernumerary.
Robert Bond, Chairman of the District,
Thornley Smith, Financial Secretary .
XV.— THE SOUTH WALES DISTRICT.
(welsh preaching.)
253 Merthyr-Tydvil, Evan Richards, William Evans (b) (Dowlais).
254 Tredegar, David Evans, John Griffiths (Rhymney).
255 Aberdare, Henry Parry, Rice Owen (Mountain ash).
Treherbert and Ferndale, Peter Roberts, who shall change on
one Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Aberdare Circuit, and act under the direc-
tion of the Chairman of the District.
256 Ebbw^Vale and Crickhowell, Thomas Morgan (Brynmawr),
Richard Jones (Crickhowell).
N.B. The Crickhowell Minister shall divide his
labours equally between Ebbw-Vale (Welsh),
and Abergavenny (English).
Isaac Jenkins (a) ; Henry Wilcox, Supernumerary.
Daniel Marriott, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the Ebbw-
Vale and Crickhowell Circuit.
John Rees, who shall change on one Sunday in
every quarter with the Ministers of the Swansea
Circuit.
John Herbert, Robert Curry (Kidwelly) ; John
Roberts (b) (Llanelly), Supernumerary,
David Lewis, John Jones (g) (Ystalyfera).
Thomas Phillips, who shall change on two Sundays
in every quarter with the Minister of the Aberay-
ron Circuit.
John Evans (c) ; Robert Owen, Supernumerary.
Lewis Williams, John Hughes (c) (Tre'rddol) ;
James Jones, Supernumerary.
Thomas G. Pugh, Henry Pritchard (Mynyddbach,
near Aberystwyth).
Peter Jones (B)(Corris), David Young.
Owen Owen, Thomas Thomas (a) (Trefeglwys).
Isaac Jenkins (a), Chairman of the District.
Evan Richards, Financial Secretary.
257 Cardiff,
258 Brecon,
259 Llandilo,
260 Carmarthen,
261 Swansea,
262 Lampeter,
263 Aberayron,
264 Aberystwyth,
265 Ystnmtuen,
266 Machynlleth,
267 Llanidloes,
XVI.— THE NORTH WALES DISTRICT.
(welsh preaching.)
268 Denbigh, Hugh Jones (b).
269 Rhyl, John Hugh Evans, who shall change on one
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270 Ruthin,
271 Corwen,
272 LlangoUen,
Sunday in every six weeks with the Minister of
the Denbigh Circuit,
John Pierce ; John Bartley, Supernumerary.
Evan Davies, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Ruthin Circuit.
John Evans (a), Owen Hughes (Cefnmawr).
273 Coedpoeth, {near Wrexhamy) William Evans (a), John Davies
(Brymbo).
274 LlanrwsU Robert Jones (c), Joseph Owen (Penmachno).
275 Blaenau Ffestiniog, Hugh Hughes, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Minister
of the Pwllheli Circuit.
276 Abergele, Isaac Jones, Richard Lloyd Jones.
277 Conway, Richard Prichard, David Jones (c) (Colwyn).
278 Liverpool, (ShaW'Sireei,) William Jones (a), William Thomas.
279 Liverpool, {Chester- Street ,) Robert Jones (b) (Birkenhead), John
Evans (b) ; John Hughes (a), Supernumerary.
Robert Jones (a), Thomas Thomas (b) (New-
market, Rhyl).
John Richards (a), Samuel Davies (Chester) ; Lot
Hughes (Chester), Supernumerary.
Thomas Morris, James Evans (Leeswood).
Richard Morgan, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Bangor Circuit.
Philip Williams, Henry Hughes.
Griffith Jones, Moses Roberts (Aberffraw)'.
Evan Evans (a), Edward Humphreys (Port-
Dinorwic).
John Jones (c), Evan Pugh (Llanfairfechan) ;
William Davies, D.D., Editor and Book-SteWard.
(near Bangor,) Owen Williams, Robert Jones (d)
(Bethesda).
Thomas J. Humphreys, who shall change on one
Sunday in every month with the Ministers of the
Carnarvon and Tregarth Circuits.
David Jones (b).
Daniel Anwyl Williams, Robert Hughes (Port-
Madoc).
William H. Evans, John Hughes (b) (Towyn).
Owen Lloyd Davies, Griffith Griffiths (Llanfe-
chain, Oswestry) ; William Powell (a), Super-
numerary.
293 Llanrhaiadr, {near Oswestry,) Richard Williams, John Jones (p)
(Llansilin).
294 Llanfair, {near Welshpool,) Ishmael Evans, who shall change on
one Sunday in every quarter with the Ministers
of the Llanfyllin Circuit ; Methuselah Thomas
(Meifod), Supernumerary.
Hanlcy, Thomas Griffith.
280 Holywell,
281 Bagillt,
282 Mold,
283 Beaumaris,
284 Amlwch,
285 Holyhead,
286 Carnarvon,
287 Bangor„
Tregarth,
288
Llanberis,
289 Pwllheli,
290 Barmouth,
291 Dolgeliy,
292 Llanfyllin,
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Stockton-on-Tees^ Robert Lewis (b).
N.B. The Ministers appointed to Hanley and
Stockton-on-Tees shall act under the direction of
the Chairman of the District.
XVII.-
S AMU EL Da VIES, Chairman of the District.
William Davies, D.D., Financial Secretary^
-THE BIRMINGHAM AND SHREWSBURY
DISTRICT.
295 Birmingham^ {Cherry -Street^ ^c.,) John Harvard, John Bond,
Ishmael Jones, E. Blanshard Keeling (Har-
bome) ; William Box, Supernumerary.
296 Birmingham^ (Belmont-Row, ^c.,) William T. Nelson, Lionel
D. Reay.
297 Birmingham^ {Newtown-Row^ ^^m) ^ohn Roberts (a), David
Thomas (Erdington), Thomas Cross ; Henry
B. Britten, Supernumerary.
298 Birmingham^ (^Wesley, <^c.,) Frederick W. Brtggs, George
Mather, James Finch ; Samuel Fiddian, Super-
numerary.
299 fVest'Bromwich, John Hearnshaw, James Smith (Smethwick,
near Birmingham), James F. Pyle ; William
Fox, John Bissell (Smethwick), Supernu-
meraries.
300 Wedneshury^ {Springhead^ ^<^'y) Joseph Moorhouse, John
Weatherill (King's-Hill, near Wednesbury),
John Pollitt (Bradley, Bilston).
801 Wednesbury^ {Wesley ^ ^c.,) Thomas Wilkes, Josiah Jutsum
(Great-Bridge), William N. Milnes (Hill-Top,
West-Bromwich), David Solomon (Hocker-Hill,
Tipton).
302 Walsall^ {Wesley, ^c.,) James Ford, James W. Winspear
(Pelsall), Isaac Harding (Great-Barr, near Bir-
mingham); Thomas Stokoe, William Cattle
(Great-Barr), Supernumeraries.
303 Walsall, {Centenary^ ^^m) John S. Jones, John Reacher
(Willenhall), Joseph S. Silcox (Bloxwich).
304 Wolverhampton, John Eglinton, William J. Frankland, John
Emberton (Wednesiield-Heath, Wolverhampton).
William L. Wingell, Charles A. Collingwood
(Ettingshall, Wolverhampton).
John Nowell, George E. Polkinghome, Henry T.
Smart.
Robert Leake, William Perkins.
Benjamin Ridsdale, George Woodcock.
Robert Keyworth, William Humphries (Brierley-
Hill), Patrick Pizey (Cradley, near Brierley-
Hill) ; John Thomas (a), Supernumerary.
John Pinkney, Joseph Bailey (Kidderminster).
James S. Thomas, Richard Stevens (Droitwich).
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305 Bilston,
306 Dudley,
307 Tipton,
308 Oldhury,
309 Stourbridge,
310 Stourport,
311 Worcester,
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312 Malvern, Henry Smallwood (a), who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Worcester Circuit.
313 Bromsgrovcy Abel Burgess, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Birmingham Circuits, successively.
314 Evesham, Jonathan Cadman, William S. Winter (Bidford,
near Alcester).
315 Redditch, Thomas Leach, Thomas Austin.
316 Coventry, John Gay Wilson, William H. Kirkham.
3 1 7 Leamington, Josiah Pearson, Charles F, Nightingale (Warwick) ;
Jolin Mann, (Warwick), Joshua Hawkins
(Warwick), Supernumeraries.
318 Stratford-upon-Avon, Alfred Beer, who shall change on one
Sunday in every five weeks with the Ministers
of the Leamington Circuit.
319 Hinckley, Henry Badger, Thomas J. Kent, Thomas Dodd
(Atherstone).
820 Shrewsbury, John Nelson, William Martin ; Benjamin Wood,
Supernumerary.
521 Madeley, (Salop,) George F. Driver, Joseph Caley (Ironbridge) ;
Edward Sumner, Thomas Brothwood (Broseley),
Supernumeraries.
322 Dawley, Jabez Bought, Josiah Tollady. One of the
Ministers of the Dawley Circuit shall give two
Sundays in every quarter to Madeley,
323 Wellington, (Salop,) Joseph T. Sanger, Edward Barber.
324 Keiley-Bank and Shiffnal, Thomas Pearson (c) (Ketley-Bank,
near Wellington, Salop), James Monahan
(Shiffnal) f William Davies (b) (Shiffnal^,
Supernumerary.
325 Ludlow, John Mackintosh, Thomas Stokes.
326 Kington, (Herefordshire,) Thomas Burrows, George Denton
(Leominster), John H. Hooper (Presteign).
327 Knighton, (Radnorshire,) John Stembridge, Thomas Law (Clun).
John Harvard, Chairman of the District.
John Bond, Financial Secretary.
XVIIL— THE MACCLESFIELD DISTRICT.
328 Macclesfield, Michael Johnson, Benjamin Smith (a) (Bollington),
Joseph Adams.
329 Alder ley 'Edge and Knutsford, William H. Wall (Alderley-
Edge, near Manchester), James Whitehead
(Knutsford).
330 Buxton, Thomas Shaw.
331 Whaley- Bridge, George Buckley, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Minister
of the Buxton Circuit.
332 Congleton, Aaron Edman, George Oyston, B.A.
3 '33 Sandbach, James Cooke (c), who shall change on one Sunday
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in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Congleton Circuit.
Joseph Midgley, George Scott (c).
William Barrowclough, Joseph H. Hopkins.
William Way, Edward Fison (Middlewich) ; Henry
Powis, Supernumerary.
John H. Beech, Isaac Rodgers (Hanley), William
R. Stewart.
John Hooton, William Jackson (c) (Kidsgrove),
Thomas Dixon.
339 Newcastle-under-Lyme^ Gregory A. Page, Joseph Rhodes (a)
(Audley), James Kent (Wolstanton).
John Shipham, Ebenezer Moulton (b) (Stoke).
William H. Lewis, Ezekiel Burton (Rugeley),
William H. Dale (Cannock).
Thomas T. Dilks, George £. Allen, Mark Shaw
(Wetlon, near Ashbourne), John C. Stuart.
Edward D. Webb, Joseph Cade (Tutbury).
Samuel Blakeley, Edward Smith.
345 Market' Drayton, William Baker (b), who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers of
the Nantwich Circuit.
Michael Johnson, Chairman of the District,
Thomas T. Dilks, Financial Secretary.
334 Nantwich,
335 Crewe,
336 Northwich,
337 Burslem,
338 Tunstall,
340 Longton,
341 Stafford,
342 Leeh^
343 Uttoxeter,
344 Cheadle,
XIX.— THE LIVERPOOL DISTRICT.
346 Liverpool, (^Brunswick, 8^c,,) Samuel Walker, George Dickenson,
James A, Macdonald, T. Moorhouse Thorp ;
John Wevill, Supernumerary.
347 Liverpool, {Cranmer, S^c.,) Alexander M'Aulay, Charles Garrett
(Bootle), William H. Groves, B.A. ; Henry
Dodds, Supernumerary.
348 Liverpool, (Pitt-Street, ^c,,) Marmaduke C. Osborn, John S.
Vint, William H. Tindall (Old Swan), Evan
P. Evans ; William Ricketts, Supernumerary.
349 Liverpool, {Wesley, ^c.,) John Hay, Thomas Chope, George
Kennedy, John D. Stevens (Woolton) ; John
Bowman, Supernumerary.
Richard Green, Richard Peart (Great-Crosby).
Robert M. Willcox, Robert S. Coe, William H.
Dallinj^er (Rock-Ferry) ; Peter C. Horton,
Supernumerary.
Edward Day (Egremont), Alfred Johnson, (New-
Brighton) ; John M. Bamford (Hoy lake,
Cheshire), Supernumerary.
Thomas Kent, John Clegg ; Edward Jones
(Rowton), Supernumerary.
Joseph Rippon, Thomas Rippon.
Frederick Payne, William Jeffries; Joseph
Workman, Supernumerary.
350 Waterloo,
351 Birkenhead,
352 Seacombe,
353 Chester,
354 Tarporley,
355 Mold,
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356 Carnarvon and Bangor^ Frederick B. Swift (Carnarvon), who
shall change on one Sunday in every six weeks
with the Minister of the Holyhead Circuit.
S57 Llandudno^ Joseph Willis.
358 Rhyl^ George R. Oshorn, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Minister
of the Llandudno Circuit.
359 Holyhead, William Russell.
360 Wrexham, Joshua Priestley, Thomas H. Mawson.
361 Oswestry, Richard Harper, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the.
Wrexham Circuit.
362 Whitchurch, (Salop,) Joseph Sutton, Thomas Orton.
363 Warrington, Frederick C. Haime, James R. Berry.
364 Runcorn, Edward A. Telfer, George Boggis.
365 Frodsham, Martin Jubb, who shall change on one Sunday in
every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Runcorn Circuit ; Frederick F. Edmunds,
Supernumerary.
366 Widnes, ( Warrington,) William Potts, Benjamin Dodd.
367 St. Helm's and Prescot, Thomas Haslam, Robert Bentley,
Mayson Penn (Earlstown).
368 Soulhpart, Ebenezer E. Jenkins, M.A., Thomas Akroyd,
Samuel Gregory ; Thomas Stead, Supernu-
merary.
369 Ormskirk, James Harris, Thomas Close (Croston).
370 Wigan, Joseph Bate, James P. Keeley.
371 Preston, {Lune-Street, ^c) William Ford, John I. Britten,
Henry F. Kelvey.
372 Preston, {Wesley, ^c,) Thomas Wood (a), Henry Valentine.
373 Chorley, William Shaw (b), Richard Groves.
374 Blackpool, Edmund Oldfleld, David Hay (Lytham), George
Lester (Fleetwood) ; Benjamin Gartside (Poul-
ton-le-Fylde), Thomas Jones (a) (Lytham),
Supernumeraries.
375 Garstang, Edward Horton (Scorton), who shall change on
one Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers
of the Lancaster Circuit.
376 Lancaster, William H. Bambridge, William Robinson (b)
(Camforth).
377 Newtown, (Montgomeryshire,) John Jones (d), John Watkiss Jones ;
John Nicklin (Llanfair, near Welshpool), Super-
numerary.
378 Welshpool, John S. Simon, William Brooks.
Alexander M'Aulay, Chairman of the District,
James A. Macdonald, Financial Secretary,
XX.— THE MANCHESTER DISTRICT.
379 Manchester, (Oldham- Street, ^c,,) Joseph Hargreaves, Feather-
stone Kellett (Newton-Heath), William L.
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Appleby, Francis Standfast ; Alexander Hume,
Supernumerary.
Theological Institution, Didahury Branch, William Jackson (a),
Governor of the Institution-House; William
B. Pope, Theological Tutor ; John D. Geden,
Alfred J. French, B.A., Classical and Mathema-
tical Tutors; Richard W. Moss, Assistant- Tutor.
Wesley an Chapel Committee, William Edwards (a), Edwin H.
Tindall, General Secretaries (Manchester).
Board of Trustees for Chapel-Purposes, John Bedford (Chorlton-
cum- Hardy, near Manchester), Secretary.
380 Manchester, {Irwell" Street, ^c.,) William Hirst (Pendleton),
James Chalmers, M.A; (S win ton), Nehemiah
Cumock (b), William E. Codling.
381 Manchester, {Grosvenor- Street, ^c.,) George Follows, David
J. Waller (Longsight), John Colwell (Fairfield),
John H. Sholl.
382 Manchester, (Great Br idgewater- Street, ^c,,) Joseph Exell
(Eccles), Humphrey Jutsum.
383 Manchester, (City-Road,) Samuel Wilkinson, George Fletcher
(Stretford).
384 Manchester, (Oxford-Road, ^c.,) William J. Tweddle, Frederick
W. Macdonald (Withington), George Charter
(Rusholme) ; Thomas H. Walker, Thomas
Hickey, Supernumeraries.
385 Manchester, (Radnor- Street, ^c.,) William Williams (a,) John
Jeffreys, Samuel Owen Scott ; John W. Roberts,
Joseph Sykes, Supernumeraries.
386 Manchester, (Gravel- Lane, ^*c.,) Anthony Ward, Simpson Crump
( Higher- Broughton), Nicholas Bishop, M.A.
(Higher-Broughton).
387 Manchester, (Cheetham-Hill, S^c.,) Marshall Randies, John Brash,
John Judge (Blackley) ; James Brooke, Joseph
Lowthian, Edward Walker, Supernumeraries.
388 Manchester,(Welsh,)Wi[\\2ja Morgan (a), who shall act under the
direction of the Chairman of the District.
389 Altrincham, Henry Pollinger, John Moore (Sale, near Manchester) ,
Josiah Banham (Bowdon) ; William J. Fowell ;
John M*Owan (Bowdon), Supernumerary.
390 Stockport, (Tiviot-Dale, ^e.,) John W. Close, Owen Davies,
H. Owen Rattenbury (Portwood); William
By thway (Barlow-Moor, near Didsbury), Thomas
Hughes, Supernumeraries.
391 Stockport, (Hill-Gate, ^c.,) Peter Budd, Austin Davey.
392 New-Mills, John M. Budden, Frederick Haines; Samuel
Allen (Marple, near Stockport), Henry Beeson
Supernumeraries.
393 Glossop, Alfred Lockyer, Henry M. Ratcliffe, (Hadfield).
394 Ashton-under-Lyne, William Elton, George T. Dixon (Staley-
bridge), Andrew I. Wharton (Mossley).
395 Hyde, Robert Brown, J. Gilbert Rogers (Denton).
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396 Oldham, {Manchester- Street,) James Smeeth, John C. Reddaway
(Middleton, near Manchester), William K.
Gardner ; Thomas P. Clark (Middleton),
James P. Fairbourn, Supernumerariefi.
397 Oldham, (Wesley,) William Lees, William J. Hutton (Shaw);
William Illingworth, Supernumerary.
398 Saddlewortk, Henry March bank (Upper- Mill, near Manchester),
James Etchells.
399 Cadisheadf Buckley Yates, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Manchester (Great Bridge water-Street) Circuit.
Joseph Hargreaves, Chairman of the District,
George Fletcher, Financial Secretary,
XXl.-THE BOLTON DISTRICT.
400 Bolton, {Bridge^ Street, <J'C.,) Henry Hastling, Joseph Smithies,
Sampson Weaver.
401 Bolton, {Wesley, 4*0.,) Walter Vercoe, Thomas Allen, Albert
Clayton, Thomas H. Penrith (Edgeworth).
402 Bolton, {Famworth, 8^c,,) Joseph Posnett, John Taylor.
403 Bolton, {Park-Street, ^c.,) Henry M. Harvard, William J. Brown.
404 Rochdale, {Union- Street, S^c.,) James Hughes, Robert P. Downes,
Edward Lloyd Jones (Littleborough).
405 Rochdale, {Wesley, ^c.,) Joseph Binns, Walter Briscombe ;
Richard Heape, Supernumerary.
406 Heywood, George Gregor, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
two Rochdale Circuits, alternately.
407 Burnley, John G. Cox, Joseph Webster, Joseph Howard
(b) ; Richard Allen (a), James Wilson, Supernu-
meraries.
408 Padiham, Thomas Derry, Edward Crump.
409 Bury, Thomas Wilde, John Wood, B.A. (Summerseat),
William S. Dewstoe, William C. Kewish.
410 Blackburn, Thomas Hardy, Robert S. Ellis (Over-Darwen),
Sampson Reynolds* (Oakenshaw, near Accring-
ton), Joseph A. Beet.
411 Haalingden, Thomas Crosby, Henry Balls, John Clements
(Ramsbottom).
412 yfccringion, James J.- Prescott, William Bunting, John M.
Wamsley.
413 Bacup, James D. Tetley, William L. Watkinson, George
Barlow.
414 Rawtenstall, (near Manchester,) Charles Carter, William Cullum.
415 Colne, Ebenezer Moulton (a), Matthew C. Pennington
(Bamoldswick).
410 Barrowford and Nelson, William Allen (c) (Nelson, near Burn-
ley), George W. Russell (Brierfield) ; Jonathan
^ough, Supernumerary.
417 Cltthcroe, son (a), Elijah Sholl.
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418 Leigh, Thomas Osborn, John E. Pater, John J. Parker
(Tyldesley) ; John Saul, D.D. (Tyldesley),
Supernumerary.
Henry Hastlino, Chairman of the District,
Walter Vercoe, Financial Secretary,
XXII.— THE HALIFAX AND BRADFORD DISTRICT.
419 Halifax, (South Parade, <^c.,) John Hartley, Thomas Overton;
James Loutit, Supernumerary.
420 Halifax, (Wesley, S^c.,) Edward J. Robinson, Robert Morton,
John A. Barrowclough, B.A.
421 Huddersfield, (Queen- Street, ^c,,) James Nance, Peter Feather-
stone, John H. Corson (Almondbury).
422 Huddersfield, (Buxton-Road, 8fc,,) George Cumock, Richard
Martin, George Kenyon (Linthwaite, near Hud-
dersfield).
423 Holmfirth, Robert Davidson, M.A., Arthur B. Holford.
424 Sow erby- Bridge, John Gilbert, John P. Elton (King-cross, near
Halifax).
425 Stainland, William Winterburn, William Kendrew.
426 Todmorden, John Hornby, John W. Blackett.
427 Hebden- Bridge, (near Manchester,) John Dowty, M.A., Stephen
Forrest (Mytholmroyd, near Manchester), Josiah
Evans (Luddenden)*
42d Denby-Dale, William H. Major, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
two Huddersfield Circuits, alternately.
429 Bradford, (Kirhgate, S^c.,) Joseph Heaton, Frederick Griffiths,
Thomas Nattrass. ^
430 Bradford, (Low-Moor,) William Gibson, who shall change on one
Sunday in every month with the Ministers of the
Bradford (Kirk gate) Circuit.
431 Bradford, (Manningham, S^c,,) Henry J. Staley, Ebenezer Evans,
Joseph C. Woodcock ; William Lord, Super-
numerary.
432 Bradford, (Eastbrook, S^c,,) John Bonser, B.A., Robert Posnett.
433 Bradford, (Green-Hill,) James Carr, John Pogson (Calverley,
near Leeds).
434 Bradford, (Great-Horton, S^c,,) John P. Lock wood, Joseph H.
Hargreaves, Joseph Hammond (Thornton).
435 Keighley, John Knowles, John H. Grubb, John Dymond;
Jonathan J. Bates, Supernumerary.
436 Haworth and Oakworth, Samuel H. Morton, Joseph Dawson
(Oakworth), Charles E. Beecroft (Lower-Town) ;
Samuel Merrill, William Sugden, (Oakworth),
Supernumeraries.
437 Bingley, John Morris, Josiah Mee.
438 Cullingworth, William Fern, who shall change on one Sunday in
every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Bingley Circuit.
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439 Shipley^ Elijah Jackson, Humphrey Hughes, William
Oldfield (Saltaire) ; Thomas Dunn, Supernu-
merary.
440 Chartestown, John Stephenson (a) (Baildon, near Leeds), who
shall change on one Sunday in every four weeks
with the Ministers of the Shipley Circuit.
441 Skipton, John Walters, Edward F. Hardwick; Theopbilus
Pugh (Gargrave), Supernumerary.
442 Adding ham and Ilkley, {near Leeds ,) GiSard Dorey (Ilkley),
Starkie Starkie.
443 Cross^HUlSy {near Leeds^) William M. Stapleton, Thomas Nicholson
(Silsden); Willson Brailsford, Supernumerary.
444 Grassington, John Booth, who shall change on one Sunday in
every quarter with the Ministers of the Skipton
Circuit
445 Settle, William W. Grigg, John W. Burn (Bentham).
John Hartley, Chairman of the District.
Richard Martin, Financial Secretary,
XXIIL— THE LEEDS DISTRICT.
446 Leeds, {Brunswick^ ^c.,) John H. Lord, Stephen P. Harvard,
Henry W. Holland, Nicholas Boyns; John
Roadhouse, Supernumerary.
fVesleyan Theological Institution, Headingley Branch : John
Lomas, Theological Tutor ; John Farrar,
Governor of the Institution-House ; Benjamin
Hellier, Classical Tutor; Geoi^e G. Findlay,
B.A., Assistant-Tutor.
Woodhouse Grove School, {Apperley- Bridge, hear Leeds,) Henry
H. Chettle, Governor and Chaplain.
447 Leeds, (Oxford-Place, 3^c.,) James R. Wehb, John W. Silcox,
J. Smith Spencer (Holbeck).
448 Leeds, (Headingley, S^c.,) Thomas B. Goodwin, James Yeames
(Kirkstall) ; John Burton, Supernumerary.
449 Leeds, (St, Peter's, 8^c.,) George E. Young, William Unsworth,
Wesley Brunyate.
450 Leeds, (Wesley, i^c.,) Robert Cooke, Herbert Hoare, Walter G.
HaU (Beeston-Hill).
451 Bramley, (near Leeds,) George Rowe, James Ritchie (Stanningley).
452 Armley, Henry Richardson, John M. Filter (Horsforth),
Frederick Friend (Farnley).
453 Wakefield, John Rhodes (a), Isaac E. Page, Enoch Salt.
454 Birstal, Philip Fowler (Birstal, near Leeds), Henry R.
Burton (Batley), Thomas Bennitt (Gomersal,
near Leeds), Charles Dawe (Westgate-Hill),
Henry Bone.
455 Morley, William Tyson, Edward J. Brailsford (Churwell,
near Leeds).
456 Dewshury, George Scott (b), Alfred Freeman (a), John H.
Morgan (Mirfield).
457 Ossett and Horhury, William H. Cave, William Waters (Horbury),
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Knaresboroughf George O. S. Thomas, Isaac Pollitt.
'Tarrogate^ Francis J. Sharr, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Leeds Circuits, successively.
William Wilson (c), Thomas W. Blanshard, John
F. Raw (Burley-in-Wharfedale).
Bridge, John B. James, Frederick Hunter.
Samuel Simpson (a), Josiah Felvus (Knottingley),
John Gunnell.
t/, {near Normanton,) John Connon, John Percy.
jieaton, Charles G. Turton (Heckroondwike, vid Nor-
manton), William G. Beardmore.
o Yeadon, {near Leeds,) W^illiam Slack, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
of the Woodhouse Grove Circuit.
466 Woodhouse Grove, (Apperley- Bridge,) Sampson Cocks, John H.
Loxley (Idle, near Leeds).
John Farrar, Chairman of the District,
Thomas B. Goodwin, Financial Secretary.
XXIV.— THE SHEFFIELD DISTRICT.
467 Sheffield, {Carver- Street, 8^c.,) Henry L. Church, Henry W.
Jackson, B.A., Isaac Gould ; John Kirk (b),
Supernumerary.
Wesley College, William Jessop, Governor and Chaplain.
468 Sheffield, {Norfolk- Street, ^c.,) William W. Stamp, D.D.,
Samuel Sheard, John S. Pawlyn, James Crabtree
(Attercliffe), George Smith (e) ; Henry Padgham
(Woodhouse), Supernumerary.
469 Sheffield, {Ebenezer, ^c.,) William Mearns, M.A., John Holmes,
Charles W. Prest.
470 Sheffield, {Brunswick,) John Lyth, D.D., Joseph Cranswick
(Heeley), John Hornabrook (Cherry -Tree- Hill).
471 Sheffield, {Thomcliffe, ^c.,) Robert Eardley, B.A., .William
Barnes.
472 Chesterfield, William Pritchard, Henry Scholefield.
473 Bakewell, Samuel Dodge, who shall change on one Sunday in
every six weeks with the Ministers of the Mat-
lock-Bath and Bradwell Circuits, alternately.
474 Bradwell, Edward Russell.
475 Rotherham, John H. Norton, William T. Armstrong, Alfred
Freeman (b), John Kirk (c) ; John D. Julian,
Supernumerary.
476 Wath-upon-Deame, Thomas H. Hill, Vetranio Tyas (Hoyland,
near Bamsley), Edward R. Edwards (Rawmarsh).
477 Doncaster, Thomas Alexander Rayner, James F. Broughton,
Charles W. L. Christien, Edwin Dixon (Thome).
478 Barnsley, Thomas Thompson, M.A., Thomas H. Leale,
Henry H. Vowles (Worsbro* Dale).
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479 Retford, George Holbrey, Edward A. Wain, W. Wheatley
Smith.
480 Worksop, Robert Lewis (a), Frederick H. Smith ; Thomas
Denham, Supernumerary.
William W. Stamp, D.D., Chairman of the District,
John Lyth, D.D., Financial Secretary,
XXV.— THE NOTTINGHAM AND DERBY DISTRICT.
481 Nottingham, (Halifax- Place, <^c.,) John Rattenbury, James
Pratt, J. Denholm Brash, Henry J. Foster;
John Watson (a), Supernumerary.
482 Nottingham, (Wesley, <^c.,) George Walker, George S. Weston,
William J. Marris, James Lewis; John H.
Faull (Beeston), Supernumerary.
483 Ilkestone, George Butcher, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the two
Nottingham Circuits, alternately ; Thomas
Sheldon, Supernumerary.
484 Mansfield, Samuel Wray, James Hind (Southwell), John
Smith (b).
485 Newark, Samuel J. Smith, William H. Thompson, Edwin
Mosscrop.
486 Bingham, William Stevinson, Thomas Broadbent.
487 Leicester, William Willan, Henry G. Highfield, B.A., Charles
H. Gough.
488 Melton- Mowbray, John Ward, John Boulter.
489 Oakham, George Hagen, George E. Cutting (Uppingham).
490 Stamford, James Eacott, Alfred H. Vine.
491 Grantham, William Swallow, William G. Pascoe ; Andrew
Mackintosh, Supernumerary.
492 Peterborough, Albert H. M*Tier, Edward Burton (Crowland),
Joseph S. Exell.
493 Loughborough, George Savery, Henry J. Faull.
494 Castle- Donington, Alfred Kent, Thomas Barr (Melbourne, near
Derby) ; John Parkes, Supernumerary.
495 Derby, (King-Street, ^c.,) Richard Brown (a), John
Aldred ; Charles L. SutclifFe, Supernumerary.
496 Derby, (Green-Hill, ^c.,)John S. Fordham, James E. Hargreaves ;
Francis S. Keeling, Supernumerary.
497 Ashbourne, James M'Turk, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
two Derby Circuits, alternately.
498 Belper, Nathaniel Stevens, William A. Templar.
499 RipUy, (near Derby,) Edmund Lockyer, Joseph Rhodes (b)
(Riddings, near Alfreton); James J. Topham,
Supernumerary.
500 Ashby-de-la- Zouch, James Kendall, John Gibson (a) (Swan-
nington, near Leicester), Robert Odery
(Measham, near Atherstone),
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501 Woodville and Swadlincote, Charles H. Bishop (Woodville, near
Burton-on-Trent), who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers of
the Ashhy-de-la-Zouch Circuit.
502 Burton^on^ Trent, Charles Nightingale, Bamford Burrows,
Sidney Mees (Tamworth).
503 Matlock' Bath, George T. Taylor, Robert Renton (Wirks worth) ;
Frederick Slight, Supernumerary.
John Rattenbury, Chairman of the District,
Richard Brown (a), Financial Secretary,
XXVI.— THE LINCOLN DISTRICT.
504 Lincoln, William Andrews, George H. Smith, William
Hudson, John T. Waddy.
505 Sleaford, Joseph B. Dawson, M.D., John Brewster, Henry
J. Brookfield.
506 Market'Rasen, Benjamin N. Haworth, John Palmer, William
Millican.
col Louth, William 'Lindley, James L. Posnett, John Mack
(North Somercotes), Philip Bain bridge (North
Somercotes).
508 Horncastle, Thomas Heeley, Thomas Brighouse ; Samuel Joll,
Supernumerary.
509 Bardney, Henry Cattle, Joseph Taylor.
510 Alford, William Parsonson, James Cooke (b), James H.
Cummings.
511 Coningsby, Robert Cass, who shall change on one Sunday in
every quarter with the Ministers of the
Horncastle Circuit.
512 Spilsby, Samuel Timms, Thomas Craven ; John Nicholson,
Supernumerary.
513 Boston, AlexanderPuddicombe, Henry Douthwaite, Richard
W. Butterworth.
514 Wainfleet, Thomas Henwood, Robert J. Thomas (Wrangle).
515 Spalding, William Robinson (a), Christopher B. Sykes (Hol-
beach), Edmund Holroyd.
516 Bourne, Joseph Little (b), who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the
Spalding Circuit.
William Andrews, Chairman of the District,
William Lindlet, Financial Secretary,
XXVIL— THE HULL DISTRICT.
517 Hull, {Waltham-Street, ^c„) Henry W. Williams, George
B. Mellor, John Henshall.
518 Hull, (George-Yard, ^c,,) D&vid Barley, Thomas Brackenbury,
Robert W. Starr; Robert Jackson (Sutton),
Supernumerary.
519 Hull, (Great Thornton- Street, 4'c.,) John S. Workman, George
Southall.
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520 Beverley, John Tucker, James Wright.
521 Driffield, Thomas Wilkinson, John T. Harwood, Ralph M.
Spoor.
522 Howden, Joseph R. Clerainson, William C. Williams, J.
Robinson Gregory.
523 Patringtonf William Sinclair, John Hogg(Hedon, near Hull).
524 Hornsea, Nehemiah Smith, John Raine.
525 Grimsby^ (George^Street, <^c.,) George Hughes, Amos White,
Richard Butterworth ; James Little (Clee-
thorpes). Supernumerary.
526 Grimsby, (Caistor and Laceby, ^c.,) Henry Banks (Caistor),
William M. Kidman (Waltham).
527 Gainsborough, Theophilus S. Gregory, David Jones (a), Henry
T. Brumwell ; Samuel Bowman, Supernumerary.
528 Ef worth, (near Batotry), Jacob Turvey, Henry Keet (Owston-
Ferry, near Bawtry).
529 Snaith, Thomas Waterhouse, Arthur A. Southerns ;
Thomas Pearson (a) (Drax, near Selby),
Supernumerary.
530 Goole, Samuel Taylor, John W. Crake.
531 Brigg, Felix H. Pickworth, John Brown (c) ; Thomas
Short, Supernumerary.
532 Barion-on^Humber, Timothy R. Moxon, Joseph Nield (Winterton,
vid Brigg), Robert F. Cape, Edwin Hayward
(Ulcehy).
533 Bridlington, Benjamin B. Waddy (Bridlington -Quay), Henry
Needle, John Thackray ; Matthew Banks,
Supernumerary.
Henry W. Williams, Chairman of the District,
John S. Workman, Financial Secretary,
XXVllI.— THE YORK DISTRICT.
534 York, (Netp-Street, ^-c,,) James Clapham, James Allen (b), John
C. Greaves, J. Ernest Clapham ; William Jewett,
Supernumerary.
535 York, (Wesley^ . ^c,,) Thomas Pearson (b), William Willey ;
Joseph Whiteside, Supernumerary.
536 Tadcaster, Thomas L. Parker, George Wood, James Taylor
(b) (Boston-Spa).
537 PockUngton, John Harrop, Luke Scott (Market- Weigh ton),
Joseph Charlesworth.
538 Malton, Joseph Dyson, Edwin O, Coleman, Joseph Finne-
more; John I. MufF(Slingsby), Supernumerary.
539 Eas'mgwold, Miles B. Pickering, Jabez Chambers (Sheriff-
Hutton), Alfred Elvidge (ToUerton).
540 Helmsley, Thomas Thompson, who shall change on one
Sunday in every four weeks with the Ministers
"^" of the Kirby-Moorside Circuit.
'■>orovgh, James Sugden, T. Tapley Short, Peter N.
Andrews.
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542 Sherburn, Frederick Hart, John H. Henderson.
543 File^, Stephen Cox, Anthony G. Ward (Hunmanby).
544 Pickering, Joseph Hirst, William Watson (b).
545 Kirhy 'Moor side i William M. Armistead, Henry H. Clapham.
546 Thirsk, Edward B. Finder, Charles Brighouse ; Alexander
T. Weir, Supernumerary.
547 Northallerton, John Anderson, Joseph Bentley (Brompton).
548 RipoHy George Russell, John Jenkin (Boroughbridge,
near York), Henry Pigott ; Thomas Brown,
Supernumerary.
549 Selby, William Foster, William H. W. Evans, Joseph
Olphert.
James Clapham, Chairman of the District,
James Suoden, Financial Secretary,
XXIX.— THE WHITBY AND DARLINGTON DISTRICT.
550 fVhithy, George Abbott, William King, William Middleton.
551 Danby, David Williams (Danby, Yarm, Yorkshire), Henry
Burgoine (Glasedale-Ends, Yarm, Yorkshire).
552 Stokesley, Thomas M. Rodham, John E. Doubleday (Eston).
553 Guisborough and Redcar, Henry Laugher, Thomas Hepton
(Redcar).
554 Lofthouse and Staiihes, Edward P. Lowry (Lofthouse), who shall
change on one Sunday in every six weeks with
the Ministers of the Guisborough and Redcar
Circuit.
555 Darlington, Henry Young, Abel Wood, Harrison Fenwick,
Samuel T. House.
556 Stockton, William Bond, Samuel M*Aulay, Winterley Crouch.
557 Middlesborough, John Fletcher, Joseph Officer ; Harry Pedley,
Supernumerary.
558 Hartlepool, John Rossell, John Eaton (West- Hartlepool).
659 Barnard-Castle, Edmund B. Warters, William H. Kendall;
Edward Nye (Barningham), Supernumerary.
560 Bishop-Auckland, John Talbot, Joseph H. Slack, George Quiggin
(Spennymoor), Charles Onions (New-Shildon).
561 Crook, John W. Henderson, Richard Crozier (Witton-
Park).
562 Middleham, John Imisson, John T. Duncan (Leybuni).
563 Hatves, Julius Brigg, who shall change on one Sunday in
every quarter with the Ministers of the Reeth
Circuit.
564 Richmond, Samuel Cooke, John Broadbent.
565 Reeth, Samuel Locke, James Critchison (Gunnerside).
566 Bedale, Seth Dixon (a), James A. Rimmer (Masham).'
Henry Youno, Chairman of the District.
William Bond, Financial Secretary.
XXX.—THE NEWCASTLE DISTRICT.
567 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, {Brunswick, ^c.,) Joseph Bush, Henry
J. Pope, Amos Dyson.
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568 Newcastle'Upon-Tifne, (Blenheim- Street, <^c.,) Robert Haworth»
Peter Mackenzie, Joshua Haigh.
569 Gateshead, George Bamley, John Westlake, Agur B. Gar-
diner, Thomas Hind.
570 North-Shields, William W. Duke, Mark Davenport, George
Parker j( a) (Tynemouth).
571 South' Shields, John Kirk (a), Robert Stephenson, B.A., Amos
Cleaver (J arrow-on -Tyne), William C. Lawry
(Lake Chemical Works, near South -Shields) ;
Humphrey Stevenson, Supernumerary.
572 Blyth, Hugh Johnson, Robert Buck.
573 Morpeth, William Baddeley, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Blyth Circuit.
574 Sunderland, (Sans-Street, S^c.,) Thomas Brookes, William D.
Williams, Alfred Wells; George Turner (a).
Supernumerary.
575 Sunderland, (Fawcett- Street, ^c.,) Edward Shelton, John
H. Anderson.
576 Sunderland, (Whithurn-Street, S^c.,) William Maltby, S.
Hickling Parkes.
577 Houffhton-le- Spring, Richard Petch, John H. Rogers.
578 Durham, Josiah M. Mountford, John R. Bennett, James
Johnson (Coxhoe), William Stevlnson, B.A.
(Chester-le-Street).
579 Wohingham, William D. Johnson, William J. Hedley (St.
John's, Weardale), Andrew Palmer (Stanhope).
580 Hexham, William H. Robson, George Reid (Corbridge),
Edward Thompson.
581 Shotley- Bridge, Richard Stepney, Henry Gibson, Walter Fuller
(Black-HiU).
582 Alston, Thomas Cannell, George F. Maugham (Haltwhistle),
Joseph Watson (b).
583 Allendale 'Town, William Limmex, Charles H. Burton (Lime-
stone-Brae, Hay don-Bridge).
584 Alnwick, Thomas Peers, George Parker (b) (Amble).
585 Berwick, William B. Saul, M.A., who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Ministers of
the Alnwick Circuit.
Joseph Bush, Chairman of the District.
Thomas Brookes, Financial Secretary,
XXXL— THE CARLISLE DISTRICT.
586 Carlisle, Joshua Mason, George H. Shafto, John M. Mangles.
587 Brampton, (near Carlisle,) William Hare, who shall change on
one Sunday in every quarter with the Ministers
of the Carlisle Circuit.
588 Whitehaven, Thomas Harding, John Leal.
589 fVorkinfffnn, William H. Walker, Humphrey Morrison (Har-
rington).
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590 Cockermouth and Keswick, William Satcbell, John W. Woodliffe
(Keswick).
591 Appleby and Kirkby- Stephen, Charles J. Barton, Nelson C.
Hesk (Kirkby-Stephen).
592 Penrith, Daniel Pearson, James W. Eacott ; Alfred Levell,
Snpemumerary.
593 Kirkoswald, Theophilus D. Anderson, B.A., Thomas Rae.
594 Wigton and Maryport, Joshua Fielden, Samuel Adcock( Mary port).
595 Kendal, William Talbot, Thomas J. Macartney (Ambleside),
Frederick H. Naylor.
596 Sedbergh, Thomas Hargreaves ; William Moister, Super-
numerary.
597 Ulverstone, Joseph Butters, Richard W. Boyns (Dalton-in-
Furness), Robert Amys (Millom).
598 BarroW'in-Fumess, John Bell (a), who shall change on one
Sunday in every month with the Ministers of
the Ulverstone Circuit.
599 Dumfries, John W. Moody, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the Carlisle
Circuit.
Joshua Mason, Chairman of the District,
William Talbot, Financial Secretary.
XXXII.— THE ISLE OF MAN DISTRICT.
600 Douglas, Henry Elirklind, Charles Swannell, Samuel T.
Bosward.
601 Castletown, Major F. Peet, John R. Cleminson.
602 Ramsay, Joseph Garrett, George Robinson (b), Joseph C.
Harrop.
603 Peel, John S. Vickers, George Watson.
Henry Kirkland, Chairman of the District,
XXXIII.— THE EDINBURGH AND ABERDEEN DISTRICT.
604 Edinburgh, G. Stringer Rowe, James Fletcher (Bathgate).
605 Leith, Frederick Barber, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Edinburgh and Dunbar Circuits, alternately.
606 Dunbar, John D. Clark, who shall change on one Sunday
in every quarter with the Ministers of the
Edinburgh and Leith Circuits, alternately.
607 Greenock, Samuel Abell, who shall change on one Sun-
day in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Glasgow (Cathcart-Road) Circuit.
608 Glasgow, {John-Street, ^c.,) George Scott, D.D., James Cuth-
bertson.
Airdrie, Samuel Millett, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Kilsyth Circuit.
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609 Glasgow, (St. Thomaa't^ 4'^**) Arthur Wilkinson, who shall change
on one Sunday in every six weeks with the
Ministers of the Glasgow (John-Street) Circuit ;
David Stewart, Supernumerary.
610 Glasgow^ (Cathcart-Road, 4*e.,) William D. Barton, Forster
Crozier (Paisley- Road).
611 Glasgow^ {Claremont- Street, 4*^.,) John F. Moody; Roger Moore,
Supernumerary.
612 Dumbarton^ Joseph R. Hewitson, who shall change on one
Sunday in every six weeks with the Minister
of the Glasgow (Claremont-Street) Circuit
Q18 WallacetUme, Alfred Sargent (Redding-by-Falkirk).
614 KUsyth^ George Hack, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Wallacestone Circuit.
615 Stirling and Doime, T. Inglis Walsh, who shall preach at Wallace-
stone on one Sunday in every six weeks.
616 ifyr, Edward Baylis, George M. Colledge (Stewarton),
William Greenwood (Girvan).
617 Aberdeen, William Brewins, James Bolton (Peterhead),
George Ingman (Inverurie).
618 Dundee, {Ward-Roadf) J&hez Marrat.
619 Dundee, (Wellington-Street,) George Alton, who shall change
on one Sunday in every month with the Minister
of the Dundee (Ward-Road) Circuit
620 Perth, Henry Graham, who shall change on one Sunday
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Dundee Circuits, alternately.
621 Arbroath and Montrose, Edward J. Smith, John S. Robinson
(Montrose) ; John Drake (Arbroath), Super-
numerary.
622 Banff, Ulric H. Allen, Charles G. Harris (Port- Gordon),
W. Boswell Lowther (Portessie).
628 Inverneu, Joseph Howard (a).
Georob Scott, D.D., Chairman of the District
T. Inglis Walsh. Financial Secretary.
XXXIV.— THE ZETLAND DISTRICT.
624 Lerwick, George Hobson, James Dmmmond.
625 Dunrossness, Stephen G. Scott.
626 Walls, Thomas H. Horrell.
627 Northmavin and Delting, Joseph Bacon.
628 North Isles, (Unst,) George Makin.
N.B.— 1. The Ministers in the Zetland Isles shall
''(^ularly with each other, under the
the Chairman of the District.
District is placed under the super-
ome-Missionary Committee.
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. Subscriptions in aid of the work of God in the
Zetland Isles may be paid to the Treasurers
of the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund.
Geobob Hobson, Chairman of the District,
APPOINTMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF WESLEYANS
IN THE ARMY AND ROYAL NAVY.
The Camp, Alder shot ^ Richard W. Allen, Henry E. Thompson.
Chatham Garrison^ Richard Hardy.
The Camp, Shomcliffe, J. Surman Cooke.
Portsmouth Garrison^ William S. Caldecott.
Dublin Garrison, James Tobias.
The Camp, Curragh, John Duncan.
Garrison and Naval Port of Malta, Benjamin Broadley, John P. Lowe.
Gibraltar Garrison, Richard B. Lyth.
Bermuda, John Cassidy, Thomas W. Smith.
APPOINTMENTS OF HOME-MISSIONARY MINISTERS.
No. of
Circuit.
1 London, {City-Road,) John Poulton.
London, {German Mission,) William H. Johnston.
Sandhurst, {Berks,) Joseph B. Alger.
2 London, (Hoxton,) Alexander F. Fogwell.
4 Wood-Green and Seven Sisters* Road, Samuel F. Balq^, Thomas
Featherstonehaugh.
6 London, {Hackney,) William H. Booth.
8 London, ISpitalfields,) Robert Culley.
9 London, (Bethnal-Green,) T. Bowman Stephenson, B.A., Robert
B. Nightingale.
1 1 London, (Bow,) Allen Rees.
London, (Mile- End-Road,) George H. Camburn.
12 London, (Canning -Town,) John Gostick.
13 Stratfordf Edward Workman.
16 Saffron-Walden, Samuel R. Williams.
18 Southend and Leigh, J. Holland Brown.
23 Watford, William Ludlow.
24 Uxbridge^ William F. Faulding.
26 London, (Old-Kent- Road,) James Bransom.
London, (Neto-Cross,) Joseph Dixon.
27 London, (Lambeth,) John R. GrifEn.
32 Hampstead, Alfred Cooke.
33 London, (Bayswater,) Alfred Martyn.
Paddington, James S. Bellman
43 Croydon, Ralph W. G. Hunter.
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Circuit
44 Kingston^ Joseph Portrey.
Chertsey and fValton'on^ Thames, Alfred Llewellyn, Isaiah Parker.
Cobham, William Cornforth.
49 Easiboumet . James S. Hill.
Henry J. Sykes, Samuel Fogg.
Samuel Miles.
William P. Ellis.
Edward Bowman.
William Dunstan.
Henry Watte.
George C. Mayes.
52 Guildford,
58 Fetersfield,
Basingstoke,
91 Norwich,
124 Swindon,
127 Portsmouth,
181 Bournemouth,
146 Jersey, (French,) James L. Ozanne.
192 fVilliton,
224 Trowbridge,
226 Warminster,
245 Builth,
251 Aberystwyth,
255 Treherbert,
294 Hanky,
Charles Harrison.
Charles E. Griffin.
Thomas Rowson.
Henry Small wood (b).
Edward Ashton Jones.
Peter Roherts.
Thonaas Griffith.
Stockton-on- Tees, Robert Lewis (b).
312 Malvern, Henry Smallwood (a).
826 Leominster, George Denton.
385 Crewe, Joseph H. Hopkins.
348 Liverpool, {Pitt-Street,) Evan P. Evans.
355 Mold, William Jeffiries.
357 Llandudno, Joseph Willis.
358 Rhyl, George R. Osbom.
371 Preston, {Lune- Street,) Henry F. Kelvey.
398 Saddleworth, James Etchells.
William C. Kewish.
Josiah Mee.
William Oldfield.
James Ritchie.
470 Sheffield, (Heeley,) Joseph Cranswick.
471 Sh^ld, \Thomcliffe,) William Barnes.
475 Rotherham, John Kirk (c).
Henry H. Vowles.
Anthony G. Ward.
Harrison Fenwick.
George Parker (a).
George H. Shafto.
Thomas J. Macartney.
604 Edinburgh, (Bathgate), James Fletcher.
610 Glasgow, (Cathcart-Road,) Forster Crozier.
409 Bury,
437 Bingley,
439 Saltaire,
451 Stanningley,
478 Bamsley,
543 Hunmanby,
555 Darlington,
570 Tynemouth,
586 Carlisle,
595 Ambleside,
612
616
622
Dumbarton,
Stewarton,
Girvan,
Portessie,
Port' Gordon,
Joseph R. Hewitson.
George M. CoUedge.
William Greenwood.
W. Boswell Lowther.
Charles G. Harris.
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No. of
Circuit
624 Lerwick^ George Hobson, James Drummond.
625 DunrossnesSf Stephen O. Scott.
626 Walls, Thomas H. Horrell.
627 Northmavin and Delting^ Joseph Bacon.
628 North hies, (Unst,) George Makin.
IRELAND.
I —THE DUBLIN DISTRICT.
629 Dublin, (Stephen' s-Green, Centenary Chapel, S^c,,) James
Donnelly, James Robertson j^Saudymount) ;
John J. Landers, LL.B., Supernumerary.
N.B. — Robert G. Cather, LL.D., is, by permission
of the Conference, employed in the service of a
' religious Society in England.
Connexional School, Thomas A. M*Kee, Governor and Chaplain.
Dublin Garrison, James Tobias.
Curragh Camp, John Duncan.
630 Dublin, {Abbey-Street, S^c.,) William G. Price, John O. Price,
Samuel Hutchinson; John Nelson, Robert
Huston (Lombard-Street), Supernumeraries.
631 Dublin, {Rathmines,) Thomas Moran ; Thomas Meredith, Super-
numerary.
632 Dublin, {Cor k* Street,) Robert Boyd, who shall change once
in every six weeks with the Minister of the
Dublin (Rathmines) Circuit.
633 Dublin, {Blackball' Place,) Edward Best, who shall change once
in every four weeks with the Ministers of the
Dublin (Abbey-Street) Circuit.
634 Kingstown, George Vance, John Moore (Blackrock).
635 Bray, Gibson M'Millen; Thomas T. N. Hull (Dalkey),
Supernumerary.
636 Drogheda, William Nicholas, James Thompson (Dundalk) ;
John Carey, Supernumerary.
r37 Wicklow, Irvine Johnston.
638 Rathdrum^ Frederick Elliott (Arklow), Alexander English
(Tinahely) ; John Liddy (Rathdrum), Super-
numerary.
639 Tullamore, John C. Storey, Thomas B. Nicholson, B.A. ;
John Hughes (Bally brittas, Monasterevan),
Supernumerary.
640 Maryborough, James Murdock.
641 Abbeyleix, Samuel Dunlop, who shall change once iu every
eight weeks with the Minister of the Maryborough
Circuit.
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042 Lon^ord, William Christie, Robert J. Ballard.
643 Athlone, William Lough.
644 Lucan and Trim, Samuel Patterson (Celbridge), John Foster
(Trim).
General Mission for the Dublin and Waierford Districts, William
O. Campbell, M.A. (Blackrock, Dublin).
Jambs Tobias, Chairman of the District,
James Donnelly, Financial Secretary,
II.— THE WATERFORD DISTRICT.
645 Waterford, John Donald.
646 Clonmel, Martin Hynes.
647 Car low, Thomas Pearson, Robert S. Lee (Athy).
648 Newtownharry, John Carson, John Hadden ; Henry J. Giles
(Monamolin, Gorey), Supernumerary.
649 Wexford, John Hazelton, Charles Inwood.
650 Kilkenny, Mortlock Long, Hugh Moore.
John Donald, Chairman of the District,
John Hazeltov, Financial Secretary.
Ill THE CORK DISTRICT.
651 Cork, William Gorman, Wesley Guard.
652 Queenstown and Passage-West, Robert Hazleton, Richard S. D.
Campbell (Passage-West) ; Robert Black (Pas-
sage-West), Supernumerary.
653 Bandon, Henry Evans, Samuel A. Robertson (Dunmanway) ;
Thomas Waugh, Supernumerary.
654 Clonakilty, John Walker, John Magill.
655 Skibbereen, William R. Starkey, Albert E. Kinmonth.
656 Youghal, James Donald.
657 Fermoy, Jeremiah Wilson.
658 Kinsale, Robert Knowles.
659 Berehaven- Mines, George Barnes.
660 Tralee, William B. Monahan, James Coote; John Nash
(Kenmare), Supernumerary.
William Gorman, Chairman of the District.
Wesley Guard, Financial Secretary.
IV.— THE LIMERICK DISTRICT.
661 Limerick, James C. Bass ; James B. Gillman, Supernumerary.
662 Adare and Rathkeale, Hugh C. Walshe (Rathkeale); Nicholas
J. Warner.
663 Roscrea an^' % John E. Green, Edward C. West
wn).
664 Cloughjara irrisokane).
665 Ballinaslot
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666 Nenagh, Thomas W. Baker.
667 Kilrush, Edward M. Banks.
668 EnfUs, Richard T, Tracy, Supernumerary. Letters to
be addressed to Limerick.
669 Galway and Oughterard, Oliver M'Cutcheon, Andrew M. Rutledge;
Samuel Cowdy (a) (Clifden), Supernumerary.
General Mission for the Cork and Limerick Districts^ William R.
Carson ( Limerick) •»
Oliybr M'Cutcheon, Chairman of the District.
James C. Bass, Financial Secretary.
v.— THE SLIGO DISTRICT.
670 Sligo, Charles H. Crookshank, M.A., John O. Park.
671 Castlehar, William Quaile.
672 Ballina and Killala, Edward Guard, Stewart Smith.
673 Drumshamho and Boyle, Samuel Weir, Gabriel Clarke.
674 ManorhamUton, Alexander Fullerton (Blacklion), Thomas Greer,
Hugh D. Murphy.
675 fVestportf Robert Hewitt, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Minister of the
Castlebar Circuit.
Robert Hewitt, Chairman of the District,
Samuel Weir, Financial Secretary,
VI.— THE ENNISKILLEN DISTRICT.
676 Enniskillen, Benjamin Bayly, John S. M*Dade.
677 Brookborough, Robert Geale, Thomas Forde.
678 Irvinestown, James Edwards, Charles Walker ; John R. Porter,
Supernumerary.
679 Donegal and Ballyshannon, Robert A. Devers, Hugh M'Gahie
(Ballyshannon).
680 PettigOf Thomas M'Lorinan.
681 Clones, Robert Hamilton, Thomas Wiley.
682 Cootehill, Samuel Cowdy (b), James Robinson.
688 Cavan, Colin M*Kay.'
684 Killeshandra, John Nichol, who shall change on one Sunday
in every four weeks with the Minister of the
Cavan Circuit.
Benjamik Batlt, Chairman of the District,
John S. M'Dadb, Financial Secretary.
VII.— THE LONDONDERRY DISTRICT.
685 Londonderry, George R. Wedgwood, Robert G. Roberts.
686 CoUraine, William C. Doonan ; John Hill (Portrush), Super-
numerary.
687 Newtownlimavaddy, James Nixon.
688 Ballycastle, James Collier.
689 Castlederg, George G. Ballard, Walter H. Price.
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090 Omagh, James Hughes, Andrew M'llwaine.
691 Strabane and Rathmelton, John Gilbert, George D. Lindsay.
692 Dunkineely, Joseph Johnston, George Donaldson (Ardara).
693 Innishowetif Francis Douglas (Moville).
Jambs Huohes, Chairman of the District.
George R. Wedgwood, Financial Secretary,
VIII.— THE BELFAST DISTRICT.
694 Belfast, {DoltegalU Square,) Joseph W. M'Kay.
Home-Mission and Contingent Fund, Wallace M* Mullen.
695 Belfast, {Frederick- Street,) John D. Powell, William H. Quarry.
696 Belfast, (Jennymount,) William C. North.
697 Belfast, {Falls-Road,) William P. Appelbe, LL.D., who shall
change on one Sunday in every month with the
Minister of the Belfast (Donegal! -Square) Circuit ;
William Mulloy, Supernumerary.
698 Belfast, {Agnes- Street,) Edward Harte, who shall change on one
Sunday in every month with the Minister of the
Belfast (Ligoniel) Circuit.
699 Belfast, {University-Road,) William Crook, D.D., William Craw-
ford, M.A.
Methodist College, Robert Crook, LL.D., Principal ; Robinson
Scott, D D., Theological Tutor and Treasurer.
700 Belfast, {Ligoniel,) Robert Collier.
701 Belfast, {Ormeau- Road,) Andrew Armstrong, who shall change
on one Sunday in the month with the Ministers
of the Belfast (University- Road) Circuit.
702 Belfast, {Ballymacarrett,) George Alley, Lindsay Parker (Knock).
703 Holywood, Robert G. Jones.
704 Bally clare, Robert M. Morrison.
705 Donaghadee, Richard Maxwell.
706 Nevjtownards^ John Gilcriest.
Glastry and Portaferry, Robert Jamison.
707 Carrickfergus, John W. Ballard, Charles Robertson (Larne),
Frederick A. Trotter (Glenarm) ; Thomas Bal-
lard, Supernumerary.
708 Magherafelt and Cooksiown, William B. Le Bert (Cookstown),
Robert Johnson.
709 Lisbum, William Hoey (b), John Oliver.
710 Dromore, R. Crawford Johnson.
711 Downpatrick, Charles Wood, John M*William (Ballynahinch) ;
William Hoey (a) (Comber), Supernumerary.
712 Antrim and Ballymena, James Oliver, Samuel HoUings-
worth, B.A. (Ballymena^.
General Mission for the North and West, James Carey (Belfast),
John Wilson (Belfast).
William F \L.D., Chairman of the District.
RopcRT f val Secretary,
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IX.— THE PORTADOWN DISTRICT.
718 Portadown,
714 Eglish,
715 Newry^
716 Dungannon,
717 Stewartstown^
718 Armagh^
719 Lurgan^
720 Moira,
721 Tandragee^
722 Banbridge^
723 Monaghan,
724 Castlebtayney
725 Aughnacloy,
John Dwyer, Henry Ball.
Hugh T. Roulston (Loughgall), who shall change
on one Sunday in every month with the Ministers
of the Portadown Circuit.
Charles Baskin, John C. Trotter.
Thomas Cooke, John H. Martin.
Edward De Courcy.
John W. Jones, Richard Cole (Richhill).
James Black, James M. Sayers ; John Armstrong,
Supernumerary.
"Wilson J. Storey.
Edward Johnston, Richard Duke (Gilford).
William Cather.
Robert J. Meyer ; William Bumside, Supernu-
merary.
, Thomas Knox.
George Kirkpatrick.
John Dwyer, Chairman of the District.
Charles Baskin, Financial Secretary »
MISSIONARY APPOINTMENTS.
No. of
Circuit.
630 Dublin, (Abbey- Street ,) Samuel Hutchinson.
632 Dublin, {Cork-Street,) Robert Boyd.
635 Bray, Gibson M*MiIlen.
644 Lucan and Trim, Samuel Patterson (Celbridge), John Foster
(Trim).
6.'^0 Kilkenny^ Mortlock Long, Hugh Moore.
656 Youghal, James Donald.
657 Fermoy, Jeremiah Wilson.
658 Kinsale, Robert Knowles.
659 Berehaven-Mines, George Barnes.
660 Tralee, William B. Monahan, James Coote.
662 Adare and Rathkeale, Nicholas J. Warner.
665 Ballinasloe, Thomas Foster.
iS66 Nenagh, Thomas W. Baker.
667 Kilrush, Edward M. Banks.
668 Ennis, Richard T. Tracy, Supernumerary.
669 Galway and Oughterard, Oliver M*Cutcheon, Andrew M. Rut-
ledge ; Samuel Cowdy (a) (Clifden), Supernu-
merary.
672 Killala and the Barony of Liney^ Stewart Smith.
674 Manorhamilton, Hugh D. Murphy.
675 Westport, Robert Hewitt.
679 Donegal and Bally shannon, Robert A. Devers, Hugh M'Gahie
(Ballyshannon).
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No. of
Circuit.
680 PettigOf Thomas M'Lorinan.
691 Sirahane and Rathmelton, John Gilbert, George D. Lindsay.
692 Dunkineely, Joseph Johnston, George Donaldson (Ardara).
693 Innishowen^ Francis Douglas (Moville).
696 Belfast^ (Jenny mount,) William C. North.
700 Belfast, {Ligoniel,) Robert Collier.
702 Belfast, {BaUymacarreit,) George Alley, Lindsay Parker (Knock).
706 Newtownards, (Glastry and Portaferry,) Robert Jamison.
707 Carrickfergus, (Glenarm,) Frederick A. Trotter.
711 Downpatrick, Charles Wood, John M* William (Bally-
nahinch) ; William Hoey (a) (Comber)^ Super-
numerary.
712 Antrim and Ballymena, James Oliver, Samuel Hollingsworth, B.A.
(Bally mena).
717 Stewartstown, Edward De Courcy.
722 Banbridge, William Cather.
MISSIONS.
I.— EUROPE.
FRANCE.
1 Paris, (English Work,) James Nicholson (b).
2 Rheims, (English Work,) John Mearns, Supernumerary.
3 Boulogne, {English Work,) Joseph Gaskin.
4 Calais, {English Work,) Thomas Bate ; Thomas Payne, Supernu-
merary.
GERMAJJY.
WURTEMBERO, BADEN, BAVARIA, AND AUSTRIA.
5 Waiblingen^ John C. Barratt, Edwin Wilson (Stuttgart, Eng-
lish) ; Michael Wiedroann (Stuttgart), Matthias
Class (Winnenden), Gottlieb S. P. Schweikher,
German Ministers.
6 Cannsiatt, (English,) To be supplied by the Ministers at Waib-
lingen.
7 Prevorst, Johann C. Koenig, German Minister.
8 Bachnang, Karl C. BeutenmUller, Assistant German Minister.
9 Murrhardi, Jacob Klenk, German Minister.
10 Hall, Philip H. Nieffer, Assistant German Minister.
11 Kirchberg and Crailsheim, Georg H. Funck, German Minister.
12 Oberurhach, Johann G. Steinlen, German Minister.
13 Steinenherg, An Agent.
14 Alfdorf, Christian G. Hiller.
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15 Ulm, Blauheiiren, ^c.^ To be supplied from Waiblingen.
16 AdehJieim, {Baden,) Christian Reiz, Assistant German Minister.
17 Vienna^ (Austria,) Christian Dieterle, German Minister.
18 Munich^ {Bavaria^) One to be sent as soon as possible.
John C. Barratt, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent •
ITALY.
(northern division.)
19 Padua, Henry J. Piggott, B.A. ; Donato Patucelli,
Italian Minister.
20 Vicenza, To be supplied from Padua.
21 Parma, Alberigo Bossi, Italian Minister.
22 Mezzano, Gabrielle Martinelli, Assistant Italian Minister.
23 VicO'hellignano, Antonio Gnone, Assistant Italian Minister.
24 Spezia, Luigi Girone, Italian Minister.
25 Intra, Benedetto Lissolo, Italian Minister.
26 Cremona, Giuseppa Rosa, Assistant Italian Minister.
27 Asola and Remedello, A Catecbist.
28 Pavia, Giovanni Annigoni, Assistant Italian Minister.
29 Bologna, Giacomo Roland, Italian Minister.
t30 Milan, Ferdinando Bosio, Italian Minister.
(middle division.)
31 Rome, Francesco Sciarelli, Italian Minister.
32 Florence, To be supplied.
(southern division.)
33 Naples, {Fuordigrotto and Pozzuoli,) Thomas W. S. Jones ;
Giuseppe Moreno, Italian Minister, Michele
di Pretori, Assistant Italian Minister.
34 Caserta, A Catechist.
35 Capri, To be supplied.
36 Salerno, Giovanni B. De Sanctis, Assistant Italian Minister.
37 Cosenza, Giuseppe Carile, Italian Minister ; One wanted.
38 Aquila, Giuseppe Spaziante, Italian Minister.
39 Messina, (Sicily,) Gaetano Zocco, Italian Minister.
40 Syracuse, (Sicily,) To be supplied.
Henrt J. PiOGOTT, B.A., Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent.
SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.
41 Gibraltar, Richard B. Lytb.
42 Barcelona, An Agent.
43 Oporto, Robert H. Moreton.
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46 Kandy,
47 Negombo,
48 Katana,
49 Seedua,
50 Minuangoda,
II.— ASIA.
CEYLON.
I.— THE SINGHALESE DISTRICT.
(south.)
44 Colombo, South, {Colpetty,) John Scott (b); Zaccbeus Nathanielz,
Native Minister.
45 Colombo, North, {The Pettah,) Robert Tebb ; Daniel Henry
Pereira, Henry Marthensz, Native Ministers.
John Wesley Philips, Tamil Native Minister.
George Baugh ; John Simon Pieris, Native
^Minister.
Peter Bartholomew Pereira, Native Minister.
John Andrew de Mell, Native Minister.
N.B. — The Ministers of the Negombo and Katana
Circuits are to change on one Sunday in every
six weeks.
Henry Pereira, Native Minister.
Peter Salgado, Native Minister.
N.B. — The Ministers of the Seedua and Min-
uangoda Circuits are to change on one Sunday
in every six weeks.. The Negombo, Katana,
Minuangoda, and Seedua Circuits are under the
care of the Superintendent of the Colombo
(North) Circuit.
David de Silva, Native Minister.
A Catechist, under the care of the Minister of the
Wellewatta Circuit.
Paul Rodrigo, Native Minister.
54 Morotto, (Rawattawatta,) John Henry AbeyasSkara, Native Minis-
ter.
55 Morotto, {Mulla,') Joseph Fernando, Native Minister; Peter
Gerhard de Zylva, Supernumerary.
N.B. — The Ministers of the two Morotto Cir-
cuits are to change on one Sunday in every
month.
David Fonseka, Native Minister.
Solomon Pieris, Native Minister.
N.B. — The Ministers of the Wattalpola and Pantura
Circuits are to change on one Sunday in every
month.
James Alfred Spaar, Native Minister.
Oberis Jansz Goonesekara, Native Minister.
John Shipstone; George Edward Goonewar-
dane, Philip Raymond Willenberg, Native
Ministers.
Hendrick Fernando, Native Minister.
John Adrian Poulier, Native Minister.
51 Wellewatta,
52 Galkisae,
53 Angulany,
56
57
Wattalpola,
Pantura,
58 Caltura,
59 Amhlamgoda,
60 Galle,
61 Meter em be,
62 BelUgam,
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63 MeUura, Don David Pereira, Native Minister.
64 Pololypitiya, A Catechist.
65 Goddapitiya, Simon Peter de Zylva, Native Minister.
66 Morowa, {Korle,) Don Peter Gerhard Ferdinando, Native Minister.
N.B. — ^Amblam^oda,Meterembe, Belligam, Matura,
Pololypitiya, Goddapitiya, and Morowa, (Korle,)
are under the care of the Superintendent of the
Galle Circuit.
John Scott (b), Chairman of the Districi, and General
Superintendent
II.— THE TAMIL DISTRICT.
(north.)
67 Jaffna, (Pettah,) John Kilner, Edmund Rigg ; One wanted.
Educational Department; Daniel Poor Niles,
Native Minister ; Christian Parinparayagam
(Native Principal of the Girls' Boarding School).
68 Jaffna, (Wannarponne,) James Marrimutto Osborn, Native
Minister; A Catechist.
69 Puttoor, A Catechist.
N.B. — Jaffna (Wannarponne), and Puttoor are under
the Superintendent of the Jaffna (Pettah) Circuit.
70 Paint-Pedro, John Otley Rhodes; Henry de Silva, Native
Minister.
7t Ploly, Samuel Hensman, Native Minister.
72 Cattavelly, James Vythelingam Benjamin, Native Minister.
N.B. — Ploly and Cattavelly are under the Super-
intendent of the Point-Pedro Circuit.
73 Trincomalee, One wanted ; Joseph Benjamin, Native Minister ;
A Catechist.
N. B. — Trincomalee is under the Superintendent of
the Point- Pedro Circuit.
74 Batticaloa, {PuUanteevo,) John Brown (d) ; John G. Pearson,
Educational Department; Samuel S. Niles,
Native Minister.
75 Amiihagelly, A Catechist.
76 Eraur, A Catechist.
77 Porateevo, John Calimuttoo Fletcher, Native Minister.
78 Kalmunai, William Murugasu Walton, Native Minister ; A
Catechist.
79 Karan Kottateevo, A Catechist.
N.B. — 1. Amithagelly, Eraur, Porateevo, Kal-
munai, and Karan Kottateevo are under the
Superintendent of the Batticaloa (Paleanteevo)
Circuit.
2. The Native Ministers of Jaffna (Pettah) and
Jaffna (Wannarponne) Circuits shall change
once every month.
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3. The Native Ministers of the Point-Pedro, Ploly,
and Cattavelly Circuits shall interchange once
every six weeks.
4. The Native Minister of Batticaloa (Puleanteevo)
shall interchange with the Native Ministers of
Porateevo and Kalmunai once every quarter.
John Kilnbr, Chairman of the District^ and General
Superintendent.
CONTINENTAL INDIA.
I.— THE MADRAS DISTRICT.
80 Madras, South, (Tamil,) James Gillings, William Burgess,
Educational Department ; Peter J. Evers, East
Indian Minister ; S. Somosoondrum, Native
Minister ; R. S. Boulter, T. F. Nicholson.
81 Madras, North, (Tamil,) Joel Samuel, Native Minister; Henry
O. Sullivan, East Indian Minister, Supernu-
merary.
N.B. — The Madras, North (Tamil), is under the
care of the Superintendents of Madras, South.
82 Madras, (English,) One to be sent
83 St. Thomas's Mount, John Dixon (b) ; Elias J. Gloria, Native
Minister ; A Catechist.
84 Negapatam, Henry Little, Richard Brown (b), M. Kaly&na
R&man, Native Assistant-Minister ; A Catechist.
85 Manaargoody and TritrapHndi, George Fryar, Alexander F.
Barley ; Two Catechists.
86 Melnattam, One to be sent ; A Catechist.
N.B. — This Circuit is in charge of the Superin-
tendent of Manaargoody and Tritrapiindi.
87 Trichinopoly, One to be sent, George Hobday, East Indian
Minister ; A Catechist.
88 Trivalare, A Catechist.
N.B. — ^This Circuit is in charge of the Superin-
tendent of Negapatam.
89 Caroor, James Hobday, East Indian Minister ; A Catechist.
Jambs Gillinos, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent.
11. —THE MYSORE DISTRICT.
90 Bangalore, (Pettah,) Thomas Hodson, Samuel Dalzell ; Josiah
Hudson, B.A., Educational Department ;
Abijah Samuel, Native Minister.
91 Bangalore, (Cantonment,) Silas £. Symons, Albert Fentiman,
English Minister ; Nathaniel, Supernumerary,
Native Minister.
92 Mysore and Seringapatam, John Greenwood, John C. W. Gostick,
Alfred P. Riddett, Educational Department.
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93 Toomkoor and Coonghul, John^Stephenson (b), John C. Sowerbutts.
94 Goobbee, William Walker, East Indian Minister.
95 Shemoga, Arthur J. O. Lyle, Charles H. Hocken.
96 Hassan and Chickmugaloor^ John Hutcheon, A.M.
97 Ootacamund, One wanted.
N.B. — John Hutcheon, A.M., has leave to visit
Australia.
Thomas Hodsom, Chairman of ike District, and General
Superintendent,
III.— THE CALCUTTA DISTRICT.
98 Calcutta, John Richards (b).
99 Bengali Work, Richard W. Cusworth.
1 00 Bancoorah, One to be sent.
101 Lucknow, One to be sent.
John Richards (b), Chairman of the District,
and General Superintendent.
CHINA.
I.— THE CANTON DISTRICT.
102 Canton, East, Henry Parkes, Joseph Gibson.
103 Canton^ West, George Piercy, Silvester Whitehead ; One
requested.
104 Fatshdn^ John Preston, Thomas G. Selby.
George Pierct, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
II.— THE WUCHANG DISTRICT.
105 Wuchang, David Hill, John W. Brewer.
106 Hankow, Josiah Cox, William Scarborough.
Josi AH Cox, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
III.— AFRICA.
SOUTHERN AFRICA.
I.— THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE DISTRICT.
WESTERN PROVINCE.
107 Cape-Town, {English,) Burg-Street, Samuel Hardey, William
Charles Webb (Mowbray), Gardener Scates.
108 Cape-Town, {Dutch,) William C. Goch, Assistant-Missionary,
under the superintendence of the Minister at
Wynberg.
109 Wynberg and Diep^River, Richard Ridgill.
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110 Klip'Fontein, A Catechist, under the direction of the Minister at
Wynberg.
111 Simon^a-Tawnt Peter Batchelor, Supernumerary.
112 Stellenbosch and Raithhy, William F. Edwards.
113 Somerset^ West, John A. Bailie.
114 Robertson and Lady Grey, Henry Tindall.
115 Khamieshery and the Copper Mines, Matthew Godman, Frederick
Elton.
N.B. — The Preachers of the Cape-Town, English,
and the Simon 's-Town Circuits shall change
regularly under the direction of the Chairman,
and with the Wynberg Missionary once a month.
Samuel Hardet, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
II.— THE GRAHAM'S-TOWN DISTRICT.
116 Graham^ S'Toton, {Enylish,) Commemoration Chapel, Robert
Lamplough, James Rio Sawtell, Ezekiel Lones.
117 Graham* S' Town, {Native f) Wesley Chapel, James Lewana, Native
Missionary.
118 Salem and Farmerfield, Timothy Cress well.
119 Bathurst and Port-Alfred, John Longden.
120 Fort- Beaufort, Seymour, and Alice, George Chapman, Ben Shaw
H. Impey.
121 Heald-Town, William Impey, President of the Training Institu-
tion; Theophilus Chubb, B.A., Vice-President
of the Training Institution.
122 Port'Elizabeth, James Fish, Samuel Umtimkulu, Native Assistant-
Missionary.
123 Uitenhage, Ebenezer D. Hepburn.
124 Cradock, William Sargeant.
125 Somerset, East, George H. Green.
126 Graaff Reinett, John Wilson (b).
127 Peddie and Newtondale, William Holford, Joseph Start.
Erura Section, James Sakuba, Native Missionary.
128 King William* s-Town, Zadok Robinson.
Native Section, Charles Pamla, Native Missionary.
129 Mount-Coke, John W. Appleyard, Editor and Superintendent of
the Mission- Press ; Edwin Gedye.
Tamaklia Section, Boyce Mama, Native Assistant-Missionary.
130 Annshaw, William C. Holden.
Keiskama Hoek Section, George Arthur Rose, Assistant-Mis-
sionary ; James Umjila, Native Assistant-
Missionary.
Pauleni Section, A Native Evangelist.
Amatola Section, John Sikwebu, Native Assistant- Missionary.
N.B. — John Edwards has leave to visit England.
William Impey, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
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III.— THE QUEEN'S-TOWN DISTRICT.
131 Queen*s-Town, William J. Davis, William B. Rayner.
132 Lesseyton, Henry fl. Dugmore, Governor of the Collegiate
School, who shall give two Sundays monthly to
Queen's-Town.
133 Dordrecht and Stromberg, William Hunter.
134 Kamastone and Karakstad, William Shepstone ; John Lewana,
Native Missionary.
135 Mount Arthur t John H. Scott ; Johanisi Mahonga, Native
Missionary.
136 Wodehouse-Forests, (Isikoba,) John P. Bertram.
137 Fitigoe Mission, (Tsomo, Fernley,) James S. Morris, Assistant*
Missionary, who is under the Superintendence
of the Missionary at Butter worth.
138 BtiUerworth, (Igcutva,) Edward J. Barrett; Charles Lewana,
Native Assistant- Missionary.
139 Clarkebury and Morley, Peter Hargreaves ; William Segenu,
Native Assistant- Missionary.
Gangelizwe Tribe, One wanted.
140 Buntingville, (IcumcCj) Henry B. Warner, Assistant-Missionary.
141 Shawbury, (Eluncuta,) William S. Davis.
142 Osborn, (Tshunywana,) Charles White.
144 C^h^ a *^^^ I ^^^^^^^^ Joseph AVarner, Assistant- Missionary.
William J. Davis, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent,
IV.— THE BECHUANA DISTRICT;
145 Colesberg, Purdon Smailes.
146 Burgher's Dorp, John Smith (a).
147 Wittebergen, (Native Reserve,) • and Jliwal North, Richard
Giddy, Supernumerary.
148 Bensonvale, (Native Reserve,) Arthur Brigg.
149 Thaba-Nchu, John T. Daniel ; Jonathan Webb, Assistant-
Missionary.
150 Moshaneng, (Tauane's Tribe,) To be visited from Thaba-'Nchu.
151 Bloem-Fontein, James Scott, James Calvert ; John R. Parkie,
Native Assistant-Missionary.
152 Fauresmithy Samuel B. Cawood.
153 Diamond' Field, John Priestley, George M. Slade.
N.B. — George Scott (d) has leave to visit England.
James Scott, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent.
v.— THE NATAL DISTRICT.
154 D Urban, Henry S. Barton, Walter P. Garry; A Native
Catcchist ; Ralph Stott (Coolie Mission).
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155 Pietermaritzberg, James Cameron, Daniel Eva, Henry M.
Cameron ; A Native Catechist.
156 Yorkf James Langley.
157 LadismUh, Richard Hayes.
158 Edendale^ John R. Cameron.
159 Zwartcop, Charles Roberts.
160 Indalenif Joseph- Jackson (b); Joseph Jackson (a), Super-
numerary.
161 Emfimdisweni, William H. Milward ; Clement Johns, Native
Assistant-Missionary.
162 Pahnerton^ Thomas Kirkby.
163 f^erul^m, Charles Harmon.
164 Inanda and Verulam^ (Native^) Simon H. Stott.
165 Umhlalif John Allsopp.
Alfred County ^ Arthur P. Chaplin.
Jambs Cameron, Chairman of the District^ and General
Superintendent,
mission beyond the vaal river.
166 Potchefstrom, {the Mines,) George Blencowe, William Wynne,
George Weavind.
WESTERN AFRICA.
I.— THE SIERRA-LEONE DISTRICT.
167 FreC'Town^ Gloucester^ Regent^ ^c, Benjamin Tregaskis ;
Joseph May, Native Minister ; John T. F.
Halligey ; Samuel Thomas King, Native Min-
ister.
Educational Department, One to be sent.
168 Wellington^ Kissy, Calaba-Town, Allen-Town, Charles Knight,
Native Minister.
169 Hastings, Waterloo, Benguema, CamphelVs-Town, Middle-Town^
Prince Alfred' s-Town, ^c, Daniel W. Thorpe,
Native Minister.
170 York, Charles Marke, Native Minister.
171 Wilberforce, Congo-Town, Murray-Town, Aberdeen, Newtown,
Lumley, and Gooderich, Edward D. Dannatt.
XL— THE GAMBIA DISTRICT.
172 St. Mary's, Henry J. Quilter ; York F. Clement, Native
Minister.
173 Barra, Vacant.
174 McCarthy's Island, To be Visited.
Benjamin Tregaskis, Chairman and General Superintendent
of the Sierra-Leone and the Gambia Districts,
III.— THE GOLD COAST DISTRICT, AND OTHER PARTS
OF GUINEA.
175 Cape-Coast, Elmina, Providence, Beulah, Dix-Cove, ^c, Henry
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Wharton; Timothy Laing (Elmina), James A.
Solomon, Native Ministers.
176 Anamabu, Assafa, Salt-Pond, Kuntu, Akrah, ^c, Charles Rose ;
John Plange, Native Minister.
177 Domonasi, Abuadzi, Ayeruda, ^c, Edward Jonah Fynn, Native
Minister.
178 James- Town, (Akrah,) Winnibah, Pram- Pram, Poni, Beraku, <^c.,
Thomas R. Picot; Frederick France, Native
Minister.
1 79 Kumasi and Juabin, One to be sent.
180 Lagos and Porto-Novo, John Milum, William Jones (b).
181 Whydah, Little Popo, Grand Popo, Vacant.
182 Abbeokuta, Thomas J. Marshall, Native Minister.
Henry Wharton, Chairman of the District^ and
General Superintendent.
IV.— AMERICA.
I.— THE ANTIGUA DISTRICT.
183 Antigua, First, (St, John's,) Abraham Pearce, Alfred L. Barley.
184 Antigua, Second, (Parham,) Joel Peters, James C. Brewer.
185 Dominica, John Badcock ; John H. Bridgewater, Assistant-
Missionary.
186 Montserrat, James H. Darrell.
187 Nevis, James Banfield, James N. Podd, Charles Angwin.
188 St. Kitfs, Thomas M. Chambers, M. A., Enoch N. Maidment ;
Joseph S. Kelshall, Assistant Missionary ;
Josephus Bishop.
189 St. Eustatius, Thomas B. Nibbs.
190 St. Bartholomew's, Robert Hawkins, Supernumerary.
191 St, Martin's and Anguilla, William J. Wilkinson, Daniel A.
de Mouiln^d (and an Agent who shall reside
at Anguilla;.
192 Tortola, Manasseh Barker, Joseph F. Southern.
Thomas M. Chambers, M.A., Chairman of the District,
and General Superintendent,
II.— THE ST. VINCENTS DISTRICT.
193 St. Vincent's, {Kingstown,) Jonathan C. Richardson, Ebenezer
Cole, William Parker.
194 St. Vincent's, {George-Town,) David Wright, John C Johnson.
195 St. Vincent's, {ChateaubeUair,) Gilbert Irvine; John R. F.
Tull, Assistant-Missionary.
196 Grenada, James E. Chase, Alfred S. Williams.
197 Trinidad, William Cleaver, Robert Burdon, John Crawshaw.
198 Barbadoesy (James-Street,) Henry Hard ; Albert H. Aguilar,
Assistant-Missionary .
199 Barbadoes, (Bethel,) Thomas J. Choate, Jeremiah Sansom.
200 Barbadoes, (Ebenezer,) Jeremiah S. Shrewsburv, John Rodwell.
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201 BarhodoeSf (Speight* s- Town,) Charles Buzza.
202 Tobago, Slater Sunderland, James Hothersall, Samuel Lee
Lindo.
Hbrrt Hurd, Chairman of the District, and General
Superintendent .
III.— THE BRITISH GUIANA DISTRICT.
203 Demerara, {George-Town,) First, John Greathead, Edward R.
Gibbens, Enoch Biscombe ; One wanted.
204 Demerara, {Kingston,) Second, Thomas H. Trotman, Mortimer
Allen.
205 Demerara, {Mahaica,) John Allen Campbell ; William H. Savery,
Assistant-M issionary .
206 Demerara, {Golden- Grove,) James T. Hartwell.
207 Demerara, {Goed-Fortuin,) Thomas H. Relhan.
208 Essequibo, Alfred John Silcox, John E. Winter.
209 Berhice, Philip Callier.
210 Coolie Mission, Henry V. P. Bronkhurst, who shall act under
the direction of the Superintendent of the
George-Town Circuit (Demerara).
James T. Hartwell, Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent,
IV.— THE JAMAICA DISTRICT.
211 Kingston, William West, Samuel Smy the, Richard Harding
(Red Hills), Henry H. Richmond, John Corlett
(Port- Royal), John Jeffery.
212 MontegO'Bay and Lucea, Thomas Geddes ; Daniel J. Reynolds,
Assistant- Missionary.
213 Spanish-Town, Henry B. FosteV.
214 Morant'Bay, John DufF.
215 JVatsonville and Guy^s-Hill, William Clarke Murray.
216 Grateful' Hill, Francis Chapman.
217 Falmouth, Robert M. Parnther.
218 St. Anne*s Bag, William J. Lewis.
^19 OchO'Rios, John L. Bleby.
220 Beechamvillcy Thomas Raspass.
221 Bath, Alexander M*Neil Smith.
222 Port-Antonio, Joseph A. E. Smith.
223 Clarendon, Daniel Pinnock.
224 Manchester^ William Reeve ; One earnestly requested ; Isaac
Whitehpuse, Supernumerary.
225 Mount' Ward and Black-River, Robert Raw ; Samuel T. Brown,
Assistant-Missionary'.
226 Savannah-la-Mar. Stephen Sutton.
227 Brown'S'T • P. Russell.
228 Duncan* f ' ockett.
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229 Yallahs, William Hodgson.
230 Mount'Fleicher, Henry Bunting.
231 Manchioneal, Thomas Hosking.
William West, Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent,
V.-THE HONDURAS DISTRICT.
232 Belize, George Sykes, Archibald Taylor.
233 Ruatan, Edward Spratt.
234 Corosal, (Indian and Spanish Mission,) Richard Fletcher, John
Curtis.
Richard Fletcher, Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent,
VI.— THE BAHAMA DISTRICT.
235 New- Providence f Francis Moon, Richard H. Bleby, Elijah H.
Sumner, George Terry, B.A., Educational
Institution.
236 Eleuthera, First, William Jackson (d).
237 Eleuthera, Second, Joseph S. Prior.
238 Harbour" Is land, Henry Bleby,
239 Ahaco, Joshua Jordan.
240 Turk's Island, Thomas Lawson.
241 Fuerta Plata, A Catechist. ) To be visited from Turk's
242 Samana, A Catechist. / Island.
Henry Blrbt, Chairman of the District, and
General Superintendent.
VII.— THE HAYTI DISTRICT,
243 Port-aU'Prince, Mark B. Bird.
APPOINTMENTS OF THE EIGHTEENTH AUSTRALASIAN
WESLEYAN-METHODIST CONFERENCE;
BEGUN IN MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, JANUARY 1 8tH, 1872.
Benjamin Chapman, President of the Conference,
John Cope, Secretary,
NEW SOUTH WALES.
I.— THE SYDNEY DISTRICT.
1 Sydney, ( York-Street,) William Curnow, Richard Sellors ; Robert
W. Vanderkiste, Supernumerary.
Foreign Missions. — Stephen Rabone, General Secretary for Mis-
sions, and Book-Steward for New South Wales ;
Joseph H. Fletcher and William Curnow,
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Editors of the *' Christian Advocate and Wes*
leyan Record."
Sustentation and Extension Society for New South Wales, George
Hurst, Clerical General Secretary.
2 Sydney, {Chippendale,) Benjamin Chapman, President of the
Conference, Frank Firth ; Charles Creed, Super-
numerary.
3 Sydney f (Bourke-Streett Surrey -Hills j) William Clarke, George
Martin (Wooloomooloo).
4 Sydney, (Newtown,) Henry H. Gaud.
5 Sydney, (Waverley,) Jabez B. Waterhouse ; William Schofield,
Supernumerary.
6 Sydney {Balmain,) William Fidler ; James Watkin, Supernumerary.
Brother Fidler shall change once in each month
with the Minister of the St. Le6nard*s Circuit.
7 Sydney, (St. Leonardos,) Edward J. Rodd.
8 Ashfield, Walter J. Davis.
9 Parramatta, William Hill, William E. Bourne.
Collegiate Institution, (NewingUm,) Joseph H. Fletcher, President.
10 Windsor, Frederick T. Brentnall ; Peter Turner, Supernu-
merary.
11 Lower Hawkesbury, William C. Hughes.
12 Castlereagh and Penrith, iames G. Middleton ; James Somerville,
Supernumerary.
13 Camden, Henry W. T. Pincombe.
14 Wollongong, Richard Caldwell.
15 Kiama, Samuel Wilkinson.
16 Shoalhaven, James W. Dowson.
1 7 Ulladulla, Francis Fawcett.
18 Moruya, James Phillips.
19 Bega, Matthew Maddem.
20 Bombala, William H. Beale.
Benjamin Chapman, President of the Conference,
Chairman of the District,
II. -THE BATHURST DISTRICT.
21 Bathurst, George Woolnough, B.A., Frederick W. Ward.
22 Rockley, Joseph Monahan, who shall change once in every
six weeks with the Ministers of the Bathurst
Circuit.
23 Orange, Charles Olden, George H. Holmes.
24 Mudgee, Joseph Oram, Alfred Swift (Gulgong), John W.
Brown (Hill End).
25 Oberon, William Glasson (Mutton's- Falls).
26 Wellington and Dubho, James Woolnough (Wellington).
27 Bourke, Robert Johnston.
Joseph Oram, Chairman of the Districtm
III.— THE MAITLAND DISTRICT.
28 Maitland, James A. Nolan, Fletcher H. Long.
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29 Morpelht George Lane.
30 Newcastle, William J. K. Piddington.
31 Waratah and fVallaend, Robert Allen, who shall change once a
month with the Minister of the Newcastle
Circuit.
32 Singleton^ Edward D. Madgwick.
33 Murrurundit John. A. Waddell.
34 Dungog and Stroud, James £. Carruthers.
35 Manning -River, William Wilson.
36 Macleay^River, Adin Parsons.
37 Bellinger and Nambuccra Rivers, Thomas Moore.
38 Port'Macquarie, George Pickering.
39 Armidale, William Moore.
40 Grafton, Arthur Rutledge, John C. Macdougall. Brother
Rutledge shall visit the Lower Clarence once in
each quarter.
41 Tenterjield and GUn-Innes, Joseph Hopkins.
42 Narrabri and Gunnedah, Robert M'Keown.
43 Inverell and Moree, Henry Wiles.
44 Tamworth, Maurice Gray.
45 Lower Clarence^ John W. Moore, who shall visit the Richmond
River once in two months.
William J. K. Piddington, Chairman of the District,
IV.— THE GOULBURN DISTRICT.
46 Goulburn, William Kelynack.
47 Crookwell and Taralga, Thomas R. M'Michael.
48 Yassy John Clifton.
49 Gunning, Charles Stead.
50 Braidwood, William Robson.
51 AdeUmg, Richard Y. Danne« One wanted to reside at
Tumut,
52 Queanbeyan, Charles Jones.
53 Wagga-fVagga, Kirton A. Comer.
54 Young, William H. George,
55 Nattai, John Bowes.
56 Deniliquin, Henry Youngman, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Hay Circuit.
57 Hag, William Weston.
William Kelynack, Chairman of the District. ,
QUEENSLAND,
v.— THE QUEENSLAND DISTRICT.
58 Brisbane, (Albert- Street,) William Fletcher, B.A., William G.
Taylor.
59 Brisbane, (Fortitude- Valley,) John Gardiner, who shall change
once in each quarter with the Ministers of the
Brisbane (Albert -Street) Circuit.
60 Logan, Robert Pearce ; Isaac Harding, Supernumerary.
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f}\ Ipswich f
(>2 Toowoomha^
63 Warwick,
64 Maryborough,
65 Rockhampton,
66 Peak-Downs,
67 Gympie,
68 ^/o«n< Perry,
W. G. R. Stephinson, Alfred Midgley.
Matthew H. Parkinson,
Richard W. Orton, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Toowoomba
Circuit.
Henry J. Layers.
Charles Wiles.
James H. Rogers.
Henry Woodhouse.
James Armstrong.
William Fletcher, B.A., Chairman of the District.
VICTORIA.
VI.— THE MELBOURNE DISTRICT.
69 Melbourne, (Wesfey Church,) William A. Quick (Lonsdale-
Street), Robert C. Flockart (North- Melbourne) ;
Ebenezer Taylor, Home-Missionary Minister,
William Burridge (Carlton).
Chinese Mission, A Catechist.
John C. Symons, Book-Steward and Editor of
" The Wesleyan Chronicle."
70 Melbourne, {Brunswick- Street,) John Watsford, John Eggleston,
Thomas Adamson ; William Butters (who resides
in England), John Pemell (Coburg), John
Whewell, Supernumeraries.
71 Melbourne, (St, Kilda,) John Cope, Secretary of the Conference,
William H. Fitchett (South- Yarra).
Wesley College, James S. Waugh, President.
Provisional Theological Institution, — Victoria Branch, James S.
Waugh, Theological Tutor.
72 Melbourne, (Richmond,) Henry Bath, Lorimer Fison.
73 Melbourne, (Emerald-Hill,) Spencer Williams, George T,
Hey ward (Sandridge).
74 Brighton, William L, Blamires.
75 Berwick, Thomas Kane, who shall change with ihe Brighton
Minister once in each quarter.
76 IVilliamstown, Richard Hart, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Melbourne
(Emerald-Hill) Circuit.
7T Preston and Heidelberg, Charles Dubourg, who shall change once
in each quarter with the Ministers of the Mel-
bourne (Brunswick-Street) Circuit.
78 Kilmore, Richard O. Cook.
70 Seymour, Henry Moore.
80 Sale, Edward Davies.
81 Bairnsdale, Moses Bullas.
82 Walhal' ~ ^>ert W. Campbell.
83 Port'/ ' Annear.
IN Watsford, Chairman of the District,
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VII.— THE GEELONG AND BALLAARAT DISTRICT.
84 Geelong East, Edwin I. Watkin, Peter R. C. Ussher.
85 Geelong West, Edward King, Thomas E. Ick, M.A.
86 Drysdale, James W. Tuckfield.
87 ColaCt Thomas Grove.
88 Stawell and Ararat^ William Brown, Richard Pitcher.
89 Ballaarat, {Lydiard- Street,) Joseph Dare, James W. Crisf),
Francis Neale,
93 Ballaarat, {Barkly-Street,) James Bickford, David Parry.
91 Creswick, John Catterall.
92 Clunes, William D. Lelean, Henry Catford.
93 Scarsdale and Linton^ Edmund S. Bickford, Charles H. Ingamells
(Linton).
94 Steiglitz, William M. Bennett.
James Bickford, Chairman of the District.
VIII.— THE CASTLEMAINE AND SANDHURST DISTRICT.
95 Castlemaine, Thomas Williams, Charles Lane.
Chinese Mission, Leong on Tong.
96 Sandhurst, (Forest-Street,) John G. Millard, John Mewton,
Alexanuer Brown.
97 Sandhurst, {Golden -Square,) John Harcourt, who shall change once
in every six weeks with the Ministers of the
Sandhurst (Forest-Street) Circuit.
08 Maldon, John B. Smith, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Castlemaine
Circuit ; William Woodall, Supernumerary.
no Kyneton, James D. Dodgson.
lO Maryborough, Martin Dyson.
1 0 1 Talbot and Amherst, Josiah G. Turner.
102 Daylesjord, James S. H. Royce, David O'Donnell.
103 Tarnagulla and Dunolly, Henry Baker.
104 Inglewoodf Archibald Grewar, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Tarnagulla Circuit.
105 Avoca, Ralph Brown."
106 St, Arnaud, David S. Lindsay.
1 07 Heathcote and Grey town, Charles Lancaster.
108 Echuca, John F. Horsley. One wanted, to reside at
Runnymede.
Thomas Williams, Chairman of the District,
IX.— THE OVENS AND MURRAY DISTRICT.
109 Beechworth, Joseph Waterhouse.
110 El Dorado, James De Q. Robin, B.A., John Seccombe
(Wangaratta).
1 1 1 Yackandandah, George Schofield, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Beechworth
Circuit.
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1872.
112 Morse's Creek, William Williams.
113 Albury and fVodonga, James J. Watsford, James A. Marsland
(Wodonga). One wanted, to reside at Chiltern.
Joseph Waterhouse, Chairman of the District.
X.— THE WARRNAMBOOL AND HAMILTON DISTRICT.
114 IVarmamboolt George Daniel.
115 Belfast, Thomas Angwin.
116 Portland, Robert M. Hunter; William Lightbody, Super*
numerary. *
117 Hamilton, Joseph Albiston, who shall change once ia six
months with the Minister of the Portland
Circuit.
118 Penshurst, Henry E. Merriman.
119 Mortlake, Robert Brown, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Warmambool
Circuit.
120 Terang and Camperdown, John H. Tuckfield, who shall change
once in each quarter with the Minister of the
Colac Circuit.
121 Merino, James W. H. A. Ingram.
George Daniel, Chairman of the District.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
XI.— THE SOUTH-AUSTRALIA DISTRICT.
122 Adelaide, (Pirie- Street,) Thomas James, Hans Mack (Gilbert-
Street), Archibald J. Bogle ; Thomas Raston,
Supernumerary.
William L. Binks, Book-Steward for South
Australia.
123 Adelaide, (Archer-Street,) Thomas Lloyd, Alfred Rigg
(B romp ton),
124 Adelaide, {Kent- Town and Norwood,) William L. Binks, Henry
T. Burgess.
Prince Alfred College, William P. Wells, President.
1 25 Port-Adelaide, George W. Patchell, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Ministers of the Adelaide
(Archer-Street) Circuit.
George W. Patchell, Editor of "The South
Australian Wesley an Magazine."
Robert S. Caseley.
Samuel T. Withington, who shall change once in
each quarter with the Ministers of the Adelaide
(Archer-Street) Circuit.
Charles H. Goldsmith.
Benjamin G. Edwards, who shall change once in
each quarter with the Minister of the Kapunda
Circuit.
130 Kooringa, Jabez B. Stephenson.
126 Gawler,
127 Gumeracha,
128 Kapunda,
129 Angaston,
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131 Clare, Edward B. Bums, John W. Annelh.
132 Auburn, James Haslam.
133 Port'fVakefield, John H. Trevorrow, who shall change once in
each quarter with the Minister of the Auhurn
Circuit.
134 Willunga, Thomas Edmeades. ^
135 Clarendon, Joseph Nicholson.
136 Mount-Barker, George Lee; Matthew Wilson, Supernumerary.
137 Straihalhyn, James Y. Simpson.
138 Yankalilla, William S. Worth.
139 MounUGamhier, Charles T. Newman.
140 Narracoorte, John F. Orr, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Mount-Gamhier
Circuit.
141 Goolwa, James Allen.
142 Wallaroo, Samuel Knight, Albert Stubbs.
143 Port-Lincoln, Paul C. Thomas.
144 Mount-Remarkable, James Read.
145 Blinman, Thomas M. Rowe.
146 North^East, William H. Rofe.
Broughton, Oulnare, and Belalia Areas, William H. Pollard.
Trowbridge Area, William T. Carter.
William L. Binks, Chairman of the District,
TASMANIA.
XII.— THE TASMANIA DISTRICT.
147 Hobart-Town, {MelviHe- Street,) Francis E. Stephenson, Charles
A. Ogilvie.
148 Newtown, James Hutchison.
149 New-Norfolk and Bothwell, Thomas F. Bird ; Samuel Water-
house, Supernumerary.
150 Campbell' Town, George B. Richards.
Norton-College, Ross, George B. Richards, President.
151 Fingal, James Graham.
152 Launceston, Joseph White, Nathaniel Bennett.
153 Longford, Samuel Ironside.
154 Westbury, Andrew Inglis.
155 Deloraine, John S. Greer.
156 Mersey, Edward W. Nye (La Trobe), William B. Mather
(The Forth) ; John Smithies, Supernumerary.
157 Stanley, Charles Sanders.
Franklin, One wanted.
Waterkouse, One wanted.
Jambs Hutchison, Chairman of the District*
WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
XIII.— THE WESTERN-AUSTRALIA DISTRICT.
158 Perth, Thomas C. Laurance.
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159 York, William Lowe.
160 Geraldton, William Traylen.
161 Albany i One wanted.
William Lowe, Chairman of the DisiricL
NEW.ZEALAND.
XIV.— THE NORTHERN DISTRICT.
162 Auckland^ Charles W. Rigg, William Oliver, John J. Lewis;
^ John Hobhs, Henry H. La wry, John Smith,
Supernumeraries.
163 The Thames, James Buller, William J. Williams (Coromandel).
One wanted.
1 64 New-Plymouth, John Crump. One wanted.
165 Raglan, Aotea, and Kawhia, Cort H. Schnackenberg ; Wiremu
Patene, Hamiori Ngaropi, Native Missionaries
(Waipa).
166 Otahuhu and Waiuku, Robert S. Bunn; James Wallis, John
Warren, George Buttle, Supernumeraries.
Brother Bunn shall change with the Ministers
of the Auckland Circuit once in each quarter.
167 Kaipara and Wairoa, William Gittos; Hoani Waiti, Native
Missionary.
168 Whangarei, One wanted.
169 Hokianga, William Rowse.
170 Waikato, John Law.
James Buller, Chairman of the District.
XV.— THE MIDDLE DISTRICT.
171 Wellington, Thomas Buddie, Joseph S. Smalley ; Heteraka
Warihi, Native Missionary.
172 The Hutt, George S. Harper, who shall change once a month
with the Ministers of the Wellington Circuit.
173 Grey-Town, David M*Nicoll.
174 Whanganui, Joseph Berry; One wanted to reside at Patea;
George Stannard, Supernumerary.
1 75 Rangitikei, Wharton S. Harper, who shall change once in each
quarter with the Minister of the Whanganui
Circuit.
1 76 Nelson, William J. Watkin, William Cannell (Richmond). .
1 77 Motueka, One to be sent.
17 S Blenheim, John B. Richardson.
179 Hokitika, William G. Thomas, Henry Dewsbury (Ross).
180 Greymovth, James A. Taylor.
West-Port J One wanted.
Thomas Buddlb, Chairman of the District,
XVI.— THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT.
181 Christchurch, Alfred R. Fitchett, William B, Marten.
1S2 St. Alhan's, William Kirk ; John Aldred, Supernumerary.
183 Lyitelton, William Morley ; Te Kote, Native Missionary.
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184 Springston, William Keall.
1 85 Kaiapoi, Rainsford Bavin, Hannibal J. C. Gilbert.
186 Dunedin, Alexander Reid.
187 Balclutha, Francis W. Isitt.
188 Port Chalmers, Joseph T. Shaw.
189 Waikowaitit Thomas F. Reeve.
190 Lawrence^ Henry Bull, who shall change once in each quarter
with the Minister of the Roxburgh Circuit.
191 Roxburgh^ William H. Beck.
192 Timaru, William Lee, George E. Hewlitt.
193 Invercargill, John S. Rish worth.
194 Oamaru, One to be sent.
Queenstotvn, One wanted.
Alexander Reid, Chairman of the District,
SOUTH-SEA MISSIONS.
XVII.— THE FRIENDLY-ISLANDS DISTRICT.
195 ToNOATABU, (Nukualofa,) Shirley W. Baker; A Catechist.
Tubou College, James £. Moulton.
Houma, John Latu, Native Missionary.
Maufaga, Philip Taufa, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Mua Branchy William T. Rabone ; A Catechist.
Kologa,, A Catechist
Hihtfo Branch, James Thomas ; A Catechist.
Eua, A Catechist.
196 Haabai, (Lifuka,) Jahez B. Watkin ; A Catechist.
Tongaleleka, A Catechist.
Haano, Jotham Havea, Native Missionary ; Elias Lagi,
Native Missionary.
Foa, Abel Kaufuji, Native Assistant-Missionary.
U'tha, Wickliffe Fuji, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Tugua Branch, James W, Wallis ; Peter Vi, Native Missionary.
Haafeva, A Catechist
• Nomtika, A Catechist
197 Vavau, (NeiafUy) Henry Greenwood ; John Faubula, Native
Missionary.
Utulau, A Catechist
Hahake Branch, George Minns.
Leimatua, Mark Baoga, Native Assistant- Missionary.
NiuafooUf David Kata, Native Missionary.
Niuatohutahu, Melchisedek Taufa, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Wallis Island, Vacant for the present
Shirley W. Baker, Chairman of the District,
XVIII.— THE SAMOA DISTRICT.
198 Upolu and Mamono, (Lufilufi,) John S. Austin, District Train-
ing Institution.
Aleipata Settion, A Catechist
Falealili Section, A Catechist
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Manono Branch, Barnabas Ahogalu, Native Missionary.
Safata Section, A Catechist.
Aana Section, Vacant for the present.
199 Savaii, (Saleaula,) George Brown.
Safotu Section, Vacant for the present.
Asau Section, A Catechist
Neiafu Section, A Catechist.
Satupaitea Branch, A Catechist One to be sent.
Saleiologa Section, A Catechist
Gagaemalae Branch, One wanted ; A Catechist.
Sagone Section, A Catechist
Grorob Brown, Chairman of the District.
XIX.— THE FIJI DISTRICT.
200 Lakemba, Isaac Rooney (Lomaloma), John Robson, Thomas
B. Rootes.
Training Institution, Caleb Tuvoniwai, Native Missionary.
Vanua Balavu Section, Matthias Vave, Native Missionary ; Levi
Bola, Native Missionary.
Cicia Section, Ishmael Vono, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Muala Section, Joel Keteca, Native Missionary ; Thomas Mawi,
Native Assistant-Missionary.
Kahara Section, Joel Koroikata, Native Missionary.
Ono Section, Thomas Navunisinu, Native Missionary.
201 ViwA, William W. Lindsay ; Philemon Ralawa, Native
Missionary.
Verata Section, Melchisedek Fifi, Native Missionary.
Namena Section, Joel Vakalologo, Native Assistant- Missionary.
Nakorotuhu Section, Isaiah Nasili, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Nalawa Section, Eliezer Raiqisa, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Rakiraki Section, Wesley Ciri, Native Missionary.
Tavua Section, One wanted.
Ba Section, Silas Naucukidi, Native Missionary.
Waimaro Section, Matthias Vono, Native Assistant-Missionary.
202 BuA, John Leggoe. One to be sent
Tiliva Section, Eliezer Takelo, Native Missionary.
Nasavu Section, Julius Ravai, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Lekutu Section, Zaccheus Tamanidrovi, Native Missionary.
Yasawa Section, Joseph Ratabna, Native Missionary.
Maro Section, One wanted.
203 Bau, Frederick Langham ; Joel Bulu, Native Missionary
Isaac Kalou, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Moturiki Section, One wanted.
Gau Section, James Havea, Native Missionary.
Koro Section, Nathan Dauvere, Native Missionary.
Nairai Section, Mark Tagicakibau, Native Missionary.
Dravo Sect' 'igamalaUy Native Assistant-Missionary.
Matailoha'
204 Cakaudri 'ooks (Waikava).
Wairiki S W, Native Missionary.
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Waikava Section, Isaiah Vunilogologo, Native Missionary.
Natewa Section, Thomas Se, Native Missionary.
Biaugunu Section, Micah Yakamelei, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Macuata Section, Junia Digova, Native Missionary.
Naduri Section, Jeremiah Vurui, Native Missionary.
205 Oval A u, Joseph Nettleton.
Levuka Section, Abel Kaibure, Native Missionary.
Wailevu Section, Cornelius Musuka, Native Missionary.
206 Rewa, David S. Wylie.
Nasali Section, Daniel Afu, Native Missionary.
Naitasiri Section, Isaac Rawaidranu, Native Missionary.
Viria Section, Jeremiah Ratudina, Native Assistant-Missionary.
Nakelo Section, Mark Nataraku, Native Missionary.
Tokatoka Section, Joseph Nokilevu, Native Missionary.
Noco Section, David Nauhamea, Native Missionary.
Beqa, William Yutikalulu, Native Missionary.
Serua Section, MalachiVuIa, Native Missionary.
Nadroga Section, Eliezer Bula, Native Missionary.
Nadi Section, One wanted.
Vuda Section, Benjamin Tora, Native Missionary.
Soloira Section, One wanted.
Wailevu Section, One wanted.
207 Kandavu, Arthur J. Webb, Joseph H. Simmonds.
Tavuki Section, Hosea Tuni, Native Missionary.
Ono Section, Felix Kalou, Native Assistant- Missionary.
Bukilevu Section, Samuel Nowesita, Native Missionary.
Naceva Section, Cornelius Nadavo, Native Missionary.
Nakasaleka Section, Caleb Bai, Native Missionary.
208 RoTUMAH, John Osborne ; Wesley Rakusa, Native Missionary.
District Training Institution, Jesse Carey ; Joel Nau, Native
Missionary.
Frederick L an oh ah, Chairman of the District,
N.B. — 1. Francis Tait is under the direction of the Mis-
sionary Committee for the year.
2. Joseph S pence, of the South Australia District,
is on leave of absence for one year.
3. Robert Lamb is permitted to rest for another
year, and is amenable to the District Committee
of the District in which he may reside at the
time of the District Meetings.
4. The Revs. John Higgins and James B. Atkins
(Supernumeraries of the Irish Conference) are
residing in Australia.
5. The Preachers on Trial appointed to separate
Stations are under the direction of the Chairman
of their respective Districts.
6. The Ministers and Preachers on Trial are ex-
pected to arrive in their New Circuits between
the first and second Sabbaths in April.
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APPOINTMENTS OF THE FORTY-NINTH WESLEYAN
CONFERENCE IN CANADA, IN CONNEXION WITH
THE BRITISH CONFERENCE;
BEGUN IN MONTREAL, JUNE 5tH, J 872.
William Morley Punshon, M.A., LL.D., President of the
Conference.
John Borland, Co-Delegate,
William Scott, Secretary of the Conference,
I.— THE TORONTO DISTRICT.
1 Toronto, First, (Metropolitan,) George Cochran ; Egerton Ryerson,
D.D., LL.D., Chief Superintendent of Educa-
tion, by permission of Conference ; Anson
Green, D.D., Co- Treasurer of Endowment Fund,
Victoria College ; John Gemley, Permanent
Secretary of the Upper Canada Bible Society,
by permission of Conference; John H. Boyd,
^ Supernumerary
Mission Department, Enoch Wood, D.D., Lachlin Taylor, D.D.,
General Secretaries.
Book-Room and Guardian Office, Samuel Rose, Book-Steward ;
Edward Hartley Dewart, Editor.
2 Toronto, Second, {Richmond- Street,) Alexander Sutherland ; John
Doel, Supernumerary.
3 Toronto, Third, {Elm- Street,) William S. Griffin, George H.
Bridgman, M.A. ; John N. Lake, Supernu-
merary.
4 Toronto, Fourth, {Berkeley-Street,) William W. Ross, who shall
exchange once on the Sabbath with the Super-
intendent of Toronto, First.
5 Toronto, Fifth, {Queen- Street,) Hugh Johnston, M.A., who shall
exchange once on the Sabbath with the Super-
intendent of Toronto, Second.
6 Yorkville, Nicholas R. Willoughby, M.A., who shall exchange
once on the Sabbath with the Ministers of
Toronto, Third ; John Carroll, Superannuated ;
Thomas M'Mullen, Supernumerary.
7 Davenport and Seaton, Davidson McDonald ; Charles Turver,
Superannuated.
8 Leslieville, Alexander C. Chambers. '
9 Scarhoro\ John H. Robinson ; William Coleman, Superan-
nuated.
10 Yonye-Street, South, John Learoyd (Eglington), Joseph Galloway
(Eglington).
11 Yonge-Street, North, John Hunt (Richmond- Hill), Thomas
Cardus (Thornhill).
12 Weston, Joseph H. Locke ; George Beynon, David Jen-
nings, Superannuated.
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13 Brampton, John Shaw, John G. Scott ; William M'Fadden,
Jonathan Scott, Superannuated.
14 Streetsville, J. Herbert Starr, William J. JollifFe.
15 Cooksville, David L. Brethour, Edwin S. Washington, B.A.
(Credit).
16 Cfiinguacousy, Benjamin Sherlock.
17 Orangeville and Caledon^ George Sexsmith. One to be sent
18 Albion^ James Matheson, Robert G. Well wood.
VJ Klinehurg, James A. M^Clung, Edward F. GofF.
John Shaw, Chairman of the District.
George Cochran, Financial Secretary,
II.— THE HAMILTON DISTRICT.
20 Hamilton^ First, {Centenary Church,) William J. Hunter, Manly
Benson ; Henry Lanton, Superannuated.
21 Hamilton, Second, (John- Street,) William H. Poole, James
Awde ; John Hutchinson, Superannuated.
22 Hamilton, Third, {King-Street,) Andrew Cunningham.
Female College^ Samuel D. Rice, D.D., Governor; Wesley P.
Wright, M.A., B.D., Professor of Natural
Sciences.
23 Dundas, James Preston, John Semmens ; John B. Keagy,
B.A., Supernumerary.
24 fVaterdown, William Morton, John Robbins; William Philp,
Superannuated.
25 Wellington-Square, Hall Christopherson.
26 Glanford, Thomas S. Howard, Richard W. Padgham.
27 Seneca, John W. German.
28 Milton, Thomas W. Jeffrey ; Nelson Bums, M.A., Super-
numerary.
29 Lowville, Robert Bell.
30 OakvUle, Thomas D. Pearson, William F. Perley ; George
Washington, Supernumerary.
31 Hullsville, Alexander R. Campbell.
32 Nanticoke, Joseph Colling.
33 Cainsville, James Broley , Edward H . Taylor ; William Ryerson,
Superannuated.
34 Grand-River, John C. Wilmot, M.A. (Onondaga). --^ ^^
35 New-Credit, Elisha Tennant (Hagersville) ; William Sc!^u^r,
Superannuated.
36 Hamilton, (German Mission,) Stephen Kappele.
Samuel D*. Rice, D.D., Chairman of the District,
Thomas W. Jeffrey, Financial Secretary.
in.— THE NIAGARA DISTRICT.
37 St, Catharine's, William R. Parker, M.A., Joshua P. Lewis.
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1872.
38 Thorold,
39 Font-Hill,
40 Merriton,
41 Niagara,
42 Drummondville,
43 Welland,
44 Dunville,
45 Grimsby,
46 Beamsville,
47 Smiihville,
48 Cayuga,
49 Point-Ahino,
50 Caistorville,
John S. Clark ; James Armstrong, Superannuated.
Julin Ridley ; Michael Baxter, Superannuated
(Fenwick).
James Pearen, B.A.
William H. Withrow, M.A.
John Mille, Joseph Odery.
James Goodwin, Charles R. Morrow.
T. Metcalf Campbell. One wanted.
Charles Silvester, John M. Dochstader ; Richard
Phelps, Superannuated.
Robert H. Waddell.
William Savage, John Jennings.
John Sanderson (York). One to be sent
Richard L. Tucker ; John Baxter, Superannuated.
Walter Rigsby.
William R. Parker, M.A., Chairman of the District.
John S. Clark, Financial Secretary,
IV.— THE BRANTFORD DISTRICT.
51 Brantford, George H. Davis, Joseph L. Forster; Hamilton
Biggar, John Ryerson, Superannuated.
52 Mount-Pleasant, William Willoughby (Mohawk).
53 Fairfield, David Ryan (Burford). One to be sent ; Rowley
Heyland, Superannuated ; Claudius Byrne,
Supernumerary.
John Douse ; Henry Bawtenhimer, Superannuated.
Benjamin Clement (Ayr).
Edward Morrow, M.A.
William Laird; Thomas H. ^Walker, Superan-
nuated.
Oxford, Centre, Shem Blanshard ( Beach ville).
54 ParU,
55 Richwood,
56 Princeton,
57 Woodstock,
58
59 East'Zorra,
60 St. George,
61 Norwich,
62 Otierville,
63 Simcoe,
64 Waterford,
65 Port-Dover,
66 St. Williams,
67 Port-Rowan,
68 Lynedock,
70
Tilsonhurg,
Vienna,
Peter Bawtenhimer (Strathallan).
Alfred Andrews, Reuben Millyard.
John F. German, M.A.
Thomas Jackson.
George M*Ritchie ; Joseph Messmore, Super-
annuated.
William J. Ford ; Joseph Reynolds, Superannuated.
William Bryers. One to be sent.
Christopher Hamilton.
William C. Jolley.
William Shannon ; Charles W. M. Gilbert,
Superannuated ; Matthias Holtby, Supernume-
rary.
Daniel E. Brownell, George C. Madden.
William C. Watson, M.A., William H. Cairnduff.
George M'Ritchie, Chairman of the District.
Alfred Andrews, Financial Secretary.
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v.— THE LONDON DISTRICT.
71 London Ciiy^ {North-Street,) James Hannon, Benjamin B. Keefer ;
Wellington Jeffers, D.D., James F. Latimer,
Superannuated.
72 Pall Mall, One to be sent.
73 London City, {Dundas- Street,) Alexander Langford (Lilley's
Comers) ; Reuben £. Tupper, Superannuated.
74 London, South, Noble F. English (London) ; One to be sent
(Arva).
75 London, North, James Harris (Birr).
76 St. Thomas, George N, A. F. T. Dickson.
77 Yarmouth, Thomas Had win.
78 Ingersoll, Charles Freshman, D.D. ; George Kennedy,
Superannuated.
79 Salford, Thomas Crews.
80 St, Mary's, James Gray.
81 Kirkton, Charles Stringfellow, Thomas R. M'Nair.
82 Aylmer, {Ont,,) William Ames, Abel Edwards.
83 Fingal, Andrew Edwards.
84 Tyrconnell, Edward Cragg.
85 Westminster, David C. Clappison (Lambeth).
86 Port-Stanley, Peter German, George W. Calvert.
87 Mount- Br y dyes, William Chapman.
88 Exeter, William Lund, William KettlewelJ, who shall
reside at Fairfield.
89 Kippin, Richard Hobbs, who shall act under the direction of
the Superintendent of Exeter.
90 Lucan, James E. Dyer.
91 Ailsa-Craig, Richard W. Williams.
92 Nissouri, Christopher Cookman (Kintore), James Turner.
93 Belmont, Hugh M'Lean, Austin Potter.
94 Dorchester Station, James Kennedy.
95 Muncey, Ephraim Evans, D.D., who shall have special
charge of the Mount Elgin Industrial Institution ;
Allan Salt.
96 Oneida, William Cross.
James Gray, Chairman of the District.
Alexander JjAhqvokd, Financial Secretary.
VI.
—THE CHATHAM DISTRICT.
97 Chatham,
Edward B. Ryckman, M.A., John E. Lancely.
98 Windsor,
John Philp, B.A., Alexander Hardie, B.A.
99 Sandwich,
(Walkerville).
To be supplied.
100 Blenheim,
101 Kingsville,
102 Woodslee,
Joseph Sheply (Rondeau), William H. Fife
(Charing Cross).
David Hunt.
Edmund S. Jones.
103 Amhersthurg,
James Laird.
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1872.
Ambrose Hunt, Brabazon B. Dundas.
Edwin M*Collum.
John L. Kerr.
Edmund S. Shorey,
Richard W. Woodsworth.
Alexander G. Harris.
110 Maraviantown^ To be supplied by the Florence Minister.
111 Dawn-Mills, Henry Reid, John Wklton (b). -
112 Wallacehurg, and fValpole Island, William W. Edwards.
wanted.
104 Romney,
105 Leamington,
106 Ridgetown,
107 Newbury,
108 Wardsville,
109 Florence,
One
Edward B. Ryckman, M.A., Chairman of the District.
John Philp, B.A., Financial Secretary,
vii.~the sarnia district.
113 Sarnia, Francis Berry, John Smith; Solomon Waldron,
Superannuated.
114 Strathroy, Thomas Cosford ; John K. Williston, Superan-
nuated.
John Mahan, Henry E. Hill.
John Russell.
John Neelands.
James Whiting.
William Hicks, William G. Maxwell.
George Clark, William Austin.
Ezra A. Stafford.
Alfred M. PhiUips.
Ebenezer Teskey, George Daniel.
James H. Stonehouse.
George Goodson (Sarnia).
John R. Isaac.
115 Adelaide,
116 Arkona,
117 Forest,
118 Park-Hill,
119 Watford,
120 Mooretown,
121 Petrolia,
122 Oil-Springs,
123 Wyoming,
124 Napier,
125 St. Clair,
126 Somhra,
Francis Bbrry, Chairman of the District,
William Hicks, Financial Secretary,
VIII.— THE GUELPH DISTRICT.
127 Guelph, Ephraim B. Harper, M.A.
128 Georgetown, Matthew Swann.
129 Acton, Robert Phillips.
130 Erin, William Johnston.
131 Garafraxa and Luther, Peter W. Jones (Garafraxa). One to be
supplied.
Charles E. Stafford.
Joel Briggs, William Mills.
George Ferguson.
John G. Laird.
William Hayhurst (Hollin). One to be sent.
Richard J. Forman, George A. Schram.
John B. Clarkson, B.A.
William W. Shepherd (Plattsville), Henry Berry
(Washington). •
140 Berlin, Thomas Stobbs, Jabez Edmonds.
13*2 Rockwood,
133 Flora,
134 Elmira,
135 Fergus,
136 Peel,
137 Drayton,
138 Gait,
139 Washington^
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581
141 LktotoelU John Scott, B.A. . One to be sent. John
Armstrong, Superannuated.
142 Harriston, Francis C. Reynolds.
143 Millbank, Nathaniel Smith.
144 Arthur^ George M'Namara.
145 Mount-Forest^ Thomas Cobb.
146 Wellesley^ James Woodsworth (Cross-Hill).
147 Preston, Charles S. Eby, B.A.
148 Paris, Henry Meyers, under the Superintendent of
Preston.
Ephraim B. Harper, M.A., Chairman of the District,
Joel Brioos, Financial Secretary.
IX.— THE GODERICH DISTRICT.
William S. Blackstuck.
James Graham.
Isaac Crane.
William E. Smith, under the Superintendent of
Londesboro'.
Charles Lavel], M.A. ; David Kennedy, M.A.,
B.D., Superannuated.
Samuel Wilson, Silas J. Hughes, Asahel Hurlburt,
Superannuated.
William C. Henderson, M.A.
John S. Fisher.
Isaac B. Tallman.
Coleman Bristol, M.A.
George A. Mitchell, B.A.
Andrew Milliken ; Luther O. Rice, Superannuated.
James McCartney.
Robert Davy, John M'Carroll ; David A. Johnston,
Superannuated.
John Hough.
William Hawke (Gorrie), Samuel Sellery.
George H. Kenny, Robert Burns.
Henry Kellam.
Charles Layell, M.A., Chairman of the District,
William Uawke, Financial Secretary,
X.— THE OWEN-SOUND DISTRICT.
167 Owen-Sound, Kennedy Creighton ; William Price, Superan-
nuated.
168 Meaford, James Anderson, Thomas R. Reid.
109 W^a^ffrVFoZ;*, William Tucker, John Hart.
170 Thornhury, William M. Pattyson, Alexander Thibadeau.
171 Durham^ Thomas H anna, Charles Langford.
172 Invermay, George M. Brown.
173 Port-Elgin, David Perry.
174 Paisley, Nathaniel S. Burwash, John Turner.
175 Hanover, Henry Steele Matthews.
149 Goderich,
150 Clinton,
151 Londesboro,*
152 Holmesville,
153 Seaforth,
154 Mitchell,
155 Stratford,
156 Harmony,
157 Bayfield,
158 Dungannon,
159 Kincardine,
160 Bervie,
161 Teeswater,
162 Ainleyville,
163 Trowbridge,
164 Howick,
165 Wingham,
106 LucknoWf
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1872.
1 76 fValkerton, Phineas D. Will.
1 77 Artemesia, Charles E. Perry (Flesherton). One to be sent ;
George Jacque8,Superannuated.
178 Markdale, David Williams.
179 Chatsworih, Josias Green.
ISO Keppel, Isaac Baker (Owen-Sound). One to be sent.
181 Amahelj William M. Bielby. One to be sent.
182 Saugeen, To be supplied.
183 Cape-Crocker t Thomas Williams (Owen-Sound).
Kennedy Creighton, Chairman of the Dhtrici.
Phineas D. Will, Financial Secretary.
X[.— THE BARRIE DISTRICT.
184 Barrie,
1 85 Vespra,
186 Collingwoody
187 Orillia,
188 Rugby t
189 Rama,
David C. M'Dowell.
Isaac Gold.
Joseph W. M'Callum ; Edward Sallows, Superan*
nuated.
Robert Fowler, M.D.
Robert Reynolds, under tbe Superintendent of
Orillia.
William H. Peake (Orillia).
190 Hillsdale and PenetanguishenCy Peter Ker. One to be sent.
191 Stayner^ Isaac B. Aylesworth, M.D.
192 Avening, John V. Wilson.
193 Angus, John W. Totten.
194 Osprey, Alfred L. Russell, B.A. (Maxwell).
195 Muskoka, John Webster, Thomas Snowden. One to be sent.
196 Huntsville, One wanted.
197 Morrison, Robert H. Hall (Severnbridge), to act under the
Superintendent nf Muskoka.
198 Christian-Islands, and Beausoliel Island, Erastus Hurlburt.
199 Cold- Water, One to be sent, to act under the Superintendent
of Orillia.
200 Br ace- Mines, Thomas Woolsey.
201 Sault-St.- Marie, Thomas Cleworth.
202 Garden-River, Michipicoton, Bachiwana- Bay, and Nipegon,F,Tastua
S. Curry.
203 Parry-Sound, Shawanahga, and French River, Samuel Tucker.
204 M'Kellar, James Mooney, under the Superintendent of Parry-
Sound.
205 Rosseau, One to be sent, under the Superintendent of Parry-
Sound (Ashdown).
206 Manitoulin Island, Thomas Hurlburt, who shall visit the Indian
Encampments on Spanish-River and other
places.
207 Silver-Islet, John H. Keppel.
208 Prince Arthur* s Landing, William Halstead.
David C. M'Dowell, Chairman of the District,
Samuel Tucker, Financial Secretary,
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XII.— THE BRADFORD DISTRICT.
209 Bradford, William Hay, Henry M. Manning.
210 Newmarket, Wesley Casson.
211 Aurora, Edward Barrass, George M'Intyre.
212 Bond-Head, Francis Coleman, Thomas H. Patchell.
213 Lloydtown, Peter Addison, George J. Bishop.
214 Cookstown, William Irwin, Charles SmiUi ; Jacob Poole,
Supernumerary.
215 Innisfil, Joseph W. Holmes (Craigvale), John C. Stevenson
(Bramley).
216 Aliston, Daniel E. F. Gee.
217 Mount-Albert, Andrew Armstrong.
218 Rosemount, Thomas Campbell, Joseph R. Gibson.
219 Mono, John Smiley, M.A.
220 Horning*S'Mill8, Thomas Culbert.
221 Sutton, One to be sent. The Mount- Albert Minister to
exchange with the Sutton Minister once a
quarter. •
222 Snake and Georgina Islands, To be supplied by Ministers from
Sutton and Mount- Albert.
William Hay, Chairman of the District.
William Irwin, Financial Secretary,
XIII.— THE WHITBY DISTRICT.
223 Whitby, Joseph E. Sanderson, M.A., Thomas W. Campbell ;
Conrad Vandusen, Superannuated ; Robert
Darlington, Supernumerary.
224 Oshawa, William Scott, Secretary of the Conference.
225 Pickering, George H. Cornish (Greenwood), Joseph Deacon.
226 Markham, Jonathan E. Betts, David Cattenach.
227 Bowmanville, John Bredin.
228 Darlington, Thomas A. Ferguson (Hampton), James F.
Metcalfe.
229 Newcastle, W^illiam M'Donagh, Christopher L. Thompson.
230 Prince- Albert, Alfred M'Cann, Newton Hill.
231 Schugog, Supplied by the Ministers of the Prince- Albert
Circuit.
282 Uxbridge, George Brown.
233 Brock, George T. Richardson (Vroomanton).
234 Cannington, George Leech.
235 Beaverton, Albert C. Wilson.
236 Stouffville, William S. M*Cullough, M.A., Isaac N. Robinson.
237 Cartwright, Alexander Drennan (Williamsburgh).
238 Manvers, John C. Wilson (Ballyduff). One wanted.
William Scott, Chairman of the District.*
George H. Cornish, Financial Secretary.
XIV.— THE COBOURG DISTRICT.
239 Cobourg, William Brlggs ; Richard Jones, Co- Treasurer,
Victoria College ; Thomas S. Keough, General
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1872.
Agent; John C. Ash, James Xines, College
Agents ; Robert Corson, Vincent B. Howard,
Superannuated.
Victoria College^ President — Samuel S. Nelles, D.D., L«L.D.,
Professor of Logic, Ethics, and Metaphysics ;
Alfred H. Reynar, M.A., Professor of Modem
Languages and English Literature; Nathaniel
Burwash, M.A., B.D., Professor of Natural
Sciences, Theological Tutor ; James Roy, M.A.,
Principal of Collegiate Institute.
Undergraduates — John J. Hare, Benjamin LoDgley,
William Walsh, James S. Ross, and Robert B.
Hare.
Conference- Students — James Charlton, Thomas
R. Reid, Thomas J. Edmison, Isaac Tovell,
Nathan Austin, Coverdale Watson, David
Winter, George C. Clarkson, James M^Farlane,
David W. Thompson.
Isaac B. Howard ; Alexander T. Green, Superan-
nuated ; Samuel Might, Supernumerary.
Stephen Bond.
Joseph L. Sanders, William G. Howsom ; William
Steer, Superannuated.
Samuel Sing (Gore's Landing).
William M*Cullough ; James Hughes, George Case,
Superannuated.
Ehenezer Robson ; David B. Madden,
nuated.
Robert Mark, M.D. ; Lewis Warner,
nuated.
William L. Scott.
240 Port-Hope,
241 Canton,
242 Baltimore,
243 Plainville,
244 Colborne,
245 Castleton,
246 Brighton,
Superan-
Superan-
247 Smithfield,
248 Campbellford, Richard Potter.
249 Hastings,
250 Percy,
251 Alderville,
Robert Robinson ; Ashton Fletcher, Supernu-
merary.
Arthur Browning.
William Andrews, Charles W, Hawkins, B.A. ;
John Sunday, Superannuated.
Isaac B. Howard, Chairman of the District.
William Briogs, Financial Secretary.
XV.— THE PETERBOROUGH DISTRICT.
252 Peterborough, Charles Fish ; John Sanderson (a), Super-
annuated.
253 Millhrooh, Richard Clarke, John A. Jewell,' B.A.
254 Hiawatha, {Rice-Lake^) Robert Brooking.
255 Lindsay, James Brock ; James Greener, Superannuated.
256 Oakwood, William Burns, William L. Rutledge.
257 Omemee, John W. Savage, Edward Hill ; James Norris,
Superannuated.
258 Keene, William R. Barker.
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259 Norwood, Joseph Hill.
260 Lakefeld, Henry M'Dowell (North-Douro).
261 Warsaw, John W. Wicher.
262 Bohcaygeon, Robert Godfrey, William Craig.
263 Minden, , One wanted.
264 Fenelon-Falls, William C. Washington, M.A.
265 Coboconk, William Sutton.
266 Woodville, Robert M'CuUough, John T. Blades.
267 Blairton, Thomas W, Glover ; David Hardie, Superannuated.
268 HalVs'Bridge and Mud-Lake, John Hodgson.
269 Chandos, One to be sent.
Jambs Brock, Chairman of the District,
William Burns, Financial Secretary,
XVI.— THE BELLEVILLE DISTRICT.
270 Belleville, Henry F. Bland, Charles A. Hanson.
271 Consecon, William J. Hewitt
272 Wellington, Garrett J. Dingman.
273 Ameliasburg, George Carr, Adolphus G. Knight.
274 Picton, Edwin Clement ; Daniel M*Mullen, Gilbert
Miller, Supernumeraries.
275 Bloomsjield and Cherry "Valley, Jacob E. Howell, M.A.
276 Milford, William Ryan, Samuel Salton.
277 Sidney, Thomas Cullen ; John Lever, Superannuated.
278 Thurlow, Silas Huntingdon.
279 Marmora, John C. Osborne, Arthur P. Hames.
280 Stirling, Charles Taggart, Samuel M'Cauley.
281 Frankford, Joseph H. Stinson ; Samuel C. Philp, Super-
annuated.
282 Trenton, Isaac Weldon, John W. Bell ; William Young,
Superannuated.
283 Demorestville, Edward Harris. One to be sent.
284 Shannanville, Archelaus Doxsee, John H. Ruttan.
285 Moira, Joseph H. Chant (Thomasburg).
286 Tweed, Joseph Kilgour.
287 Bridgewater, William Tomblin.
288 Flinton and Addington-Road, John Xozeland.
289 Madoc, James A. Ivison.
290 VAmahle, James Henderson. One wanted.
291 Denbigh and Abinger, W^illiam Cook.
292 Maynooth, One to be sent.
293 Brudenell and Carlow, Orrin German.
Henry F. Bland, Chairman of the District,
Edwin Clement, Financial Secretary,
XVII.— THE KINGSTON DISTRICT.
294 Kingston, George R. Sanderson, Wellington W. Carson,
Edwin A. Chown, B.A., who has permission to
attend a Theological Institution ; Henry Byers,
Supernumerary.
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1872.
295 Napanee, George M . Meacham, M.A. ; James Thompson,
Superannuated.
296 Morven and Gosport^ William J, Young.
297 Selby, Andrew A. Smith.
298 Newburghf Samuel C. Philp, jun., Charles E. M* In tyre.
299 Wilton, Edmund S. Rupert, M.A. ; James E. Werden.
300 Odessa f Joshua H. Johnson, M.A.
301 Bath, David Chalmers. One to be sent.
302 Amherst Island, John Ferguson.
303 Cataraqui^ Richard Wilson, William Rilance.
304 Battersea, Samuel Fear.
305 Gananoque, Donald G. Sutherland, M.A.
306 Pittsburg, William Briden (Kingston), John J. Leach.
307 Garden Island and Wolfe Island, One to be sent.
308 Centreville, Ephraim L. Koyl.
309 Harrowsmith and Frontenac, William Short.
310 Tamworth, William W. Miller.
311 Kennebec, William V. Sexsraith, under the Superintendent
of Tamworth.
George R. Sanderson, Chairman of the District.
Richard Wilson, Financial Secretary,
XVIII.— THE BROCKVILLE DISTRICT.
312 Brockville,
313 Prescott,
314 Lyn,
315 Farmersville,
316 Maitland,
Luther Houghton, Super-
Sylvester Hurlburt, Super-
One to be sent (Mallory-
Phillips, Superannuated,
to reside in the United
John A. Williams
numcrary.
James A. Gordon
annuated.
Marmaduke L. Pearson
Town) ; Samuel B.
who has permission
States.
Daniel V. Lucas. One to be sent.
William D. Brown,
317 North' Augusta, Andrew L. Peterson.
318 Spencerville, William Sheridan.
319 Kemptville, Osborn Lambly, M.A. ; Henry Shaler,
annuated.
320 South' Mountain, Jabez B. Saunders.
321 Edwardsburg, William Taylor.
Saper-
322 Matilda,
323 Morrisburg,
324 Winchester,
325 AuUsville,
326 Cornwall,
327 Moulinette,
328 Avonmore,
One to be sent; John B. Armstrong, William H.
Williams, Superannuated.
John S. Evans.
Edward A. Ward, William Buchanan.
Thomas W. Constable.
Alexander Campbell.
John C. Garrett.
T d.
MAMS, Chairman of the District,
Financial Secretary,
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XIX.— THE PERTH DISTRICT.
329 Perth, Thomas Brock.
330 Smith' S'Falls, James C. Slater, Robert Lochead.
331 Cdrleton-Plcuie, Thomas Atkinson (Almonte). One to be sent,
and One wanted.
332 Pakenham and Arnprior, John Walton, John Wilson, B.A.
333 Merrkkville, William M*Gill, Jeremiah W. Annis.
334 Elgin, Brock Rose.
335 Newhoroughy William Richardson.
336 Glentay, John A. Dowler (Perth).
337 Maherly, Ezekiel Richardson.
338 Play f air , William Sanderson.
339 Filzroy- Harbour f William Creighton.
James C. Slater, Chairman of the District,
William M*Gill, Financial Secretary.
XX.— THE PEMBROKE DISTRICT.
340 Pembroke, Richard Whiting.
341 Rankin, {German Mission,) Charles Allum, Thomas E. Morden.
342 Westmeathy John Howes. One wanted.
343 Clarendon, George Stenning, who shall devote attention to
the French work.
344 Portage'du'Fort, Edwin Fessant.
345 Renfrew, William Raney.
346 Calabogie, To be visited once a month by the Renfrew
Minister.
347 Alice, William Norton (Lockesley).
348 Onslow, John H. Stewart.
349 Collfield, Samuel E. Maudsley.
3.'50 Mattawa, Robert F. Oliver.
Richard Whiting, Chairman of the District.
Edwin Fessant, Financial Secretary,
XXL— THE OTTAWA DISTRICT.
351 Ottawa, William Stephenson, William Hall, M.A.
352 Aylmer, P.Q,, John Wakefield. One to be sent.
353 BeWs Comers, Webster W. Leach, Arthur Whiteside.
354 Richmond, John Holmes, James Simpson.
355 North'Gower, Jabez B. Keough. One wanted.
356 Long-Island Locks, Samuel Down.
357 Osgoode, Samuel Teeson.
358 Bearbrook, Job Roadhouse.
359 UOrignal, John Wilson, Richard Shier.
360 Grenville, John Corbett.
361 Thurso, Richard N. Adams.
362 North-fVakefield and Templeton, One to be sent* One wanted.
363 Aylwin, Charles V. Lake.
John Wakefield, Chairman of the District.
William Hall, M.A., Financial Secretary,
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XXII.— THE MONTREAL DISTRICT.
364 Montreal, First, (St. James^ Street,) John Potts; John B. Selly,
M.D., Superannuated.
365 Montreal, Second, (Ottawa- Street,) Samuel J. Hunter.
366 Montreal, Third, (Palace- Street,) William Galbraith.
367 Montreal, Fourth, (Dorchester' Street,) George Douglas, LL.D.,
Theological Tutor; John Scott, Francis C.
Ireland, Supernumeraries.
368 Montreal, Fifth, (St, Joseph-Street,) Joseph W. Sparling, B.A.,
B.D.
369 Montreal, Sixth, (Sherhrooke- Street,) Andrew B. Chambers.
370 Montreal, Seventh, (Wellington- Street, Point St. Cluirles,) Ezra
A. Healy, B.A.
37 1 St. Lambert and Longueuil, A. Lee Holmes, B.A.
372 Lachine, Thomas Colling, B.A.
373 Chamhly, James Masson.
374 St. John's, John Borland, Co-Delegate, who shall have chai^
of the French and Indian Missions in the Pro-
vince of Quebec.
375 Odell-Town, William I. Shaw, B.A., LL.B. (Lacolle, P.a).
376 Hemmingford, John Scanlon.
377 Franklin, Centre, Thomas G. Williams. One to be sent.
378 Huntingdon, George Rogers, William J. Crothers, B.A.
379 Orwstown, William K. Shortt, M.A.
380 Hudson, Aaron D. Miller.
381 La Chute, Samuel G. Philips.
382 North-Gore, William Knox.
383 New-Glasgow, George H. Squire, B.A.
384 Shawbridge, John P. Wass, B.A., under the Superintendent of
New Glasgow.
385 Rawdon, Francis Hunt
386 Lake of Two Mountains, Abraham Sickles (Oka).
387 Shefford, Thomas Charbonnell (Frost Village). One to be
sent.
388 Roxton, Joseph A. Dorion.
389 Sweetshurg, John Syvret.
390 Bolton, Edward De Gruchy.
39 L Pike River, One to be sent.
392 Lacolle, French, Amand Parent.
George Douglas, LL.D., Chairman of the District.
John Potts, Financial Secretary.
XXIIL-.THE QUEBEC DISTRICT.
393 Quebec, James Elliott
394 Point-Levis, James Allen.
395 Three-Rivers, Edmund E. Sweet.
396 Melbourne, William Jackson.
397 Danville, George Washington, M.A.
308 Windsor-Mills, John Webster (b).
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^■99 Sherbrooke, Daniel Connolly. One wanted.
)0 Sawyervtlley Robert H. Smith.
1 Island" Br ooky John Hiscox.
Cookshire^ Cornelius A. Jones.
Oudswelli William Adams (Marbleton).
Jury^ Hiram Fowler (Robinson).
* Leeds, John Stewart.
i06 New-Ireland, John G. Brick.
407 Durham, P.Q., John Saunders, B.A. (Ulverton).
408 Port'Neuf, One wanted.
409 Val'Cartier^ One wanted.
410 Metis, Henry Irvine.
411 GaspS, Thomas Haddon.
James Elliott, Chairman of the District.
George Washington, M.A., Financial Secretary,
XXIV.— THE STANSTEAD DISTRICT.
412 Stanstead, William Hansford ; John Grenfell, who shall
aid the Superintendent in canvassing for the
Stanstead Wesleyan College ; John Tomkins,
Malcolm McDonald, Superannuated.
413 Beebe Plain, Isaac Wilkinson.
414 Cassville, Henry W. Knowles.
415 Compton, James £. Richardson.
416 HatUy, One wanted.
417 Coaticoke, Joseph M. Hagar, B.A., Allan Patterson.
418 Georgeville and Magog^ Jacob Freshman.
419 Bolton, William Scales, One to be supplied.
420 Knowlton, Hugh Cairns.
421 Shefford, Le Roy Hooker (Waterloo, P.Q.), William
Timberlake.
422 LawrenceviUe, J. Anderson Chapman, B.A.
423 Granby, William H. Rowsom, B.A. ; John Davies,
Superannuated ; Edmund S. Ingalls, Super-
numerary.
424 Dunham, William English.
425 Frelighsburg, Thomas Bell ; Samuel Jackson, Supernumerary.
426 FanOiam^ John English.
427 Sutton, Richard Robinson.
428 St. *Armand, Thomas Kelly.
429 Clarenceville, John Armstrong.
William Hansford, Chairman of the District.
William English, Financial Secretary.
FOREIGN MISSIONARY DISTRICTS.
XXV.— THE RED-RIVER DISTRICT.
430 Red-River, George Young, Matthew Robison.
431 High'Bltiff, Michael Fawcett, Allen Bowerman, B.A. ; Nelson
Brown, Superannuated.
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432 Norway^House, Egerton Ryerson Young.
433 Nelson-River^ To be supplied.
434 Oxford-House^ John Sinclair, Native Missionary.
435 Berens and Pigeon River^ To be supplied.
Georgb Young, Chairman of the District.
XXVI.— THE SASKATCHEWAN DISTRICT.
436 Edmonton-House, George M'Dougall.
437 IVoodville, John M'Dougall.
438 Victoria^ Peter Campbell.
439 White Fish-Lake, Henry Steinhaur.
440 Elk-River, {Blackfeet Indians^) To be visited by the Missionaries
from Edmonton-House and Woodville.
Georob M*Douoall, Chairman of the Districi.
XXVII.— THE BRITISH-COLUMBIA DISTRICT.
441 Victoria, (F. /.,) William Pollard.
Saanich and Royal Oak, To be supplied.
442 Nanaimo and Maple^Bay, Thomas Derrick.
443 Sumas and Chilliwhack, Cornelius Bryant.
444 New -Westminster and Lower Frazer-River, Amos E. Russ.
445 Cariboo, Joseph Hall.
446 Indian Tribes, Thomas Crosby.
William Pollard, Chairman of the District,
N.B. — James Montgomery is permitted to attend a
Theological Institution.
APPOINTMENTS OF THE EIGHTEENTH WESLEYAN-
METHODIST CONFERENCE OF EASTERN- BRITISH
AMERICA, IN CONNEXION WITH THE BRITISH
CONFERENCE ;
BEGUN IN HALIFAX, JUNE 27tH, 1872.
James G. Hennioar, President of the Conference,
Charles Stewart, D.D., Co-Delegate,
Duncan D. Currie, Secretary,
I.— THE HALIFAX DISTRICT.
1 Halifax, North, (Brunswick-Street,) Jabez A. Rogers (Kaje-
Street), William Sargent (Charles-Street), James
Strothard ; Edmund Botterell, Supernumerary.
2 Halifax, South, (Grafton-Street,) John Read ; Henry Pope (a),
Supernumerary.
Conference- Office, Humphrey Pickard, D.D., Editor and Book-
Steward.
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3 Dartmouth^ Alexander W. Nicolson, A.Nf. ; Thomas Angwin,
Supernumerary.
4 Windsor, Albert S. Des Brisay ; Matthew Richey, D.D.,
Frederick Small wood, Roland Morton, Super-
numeraries.
5 Falmouth, (Home-Mission,) James O. Hennigar, President of the
Conference.
6 Morton, Stephen F. Huestis ; George Johnson, Supernu-
merary.
7 Kentville, Richard W. Weddall, A.B., under the superintend-
ence of Brother Huestis, with whom he shall
exchange once a month.
8 ^ew;)or/, (Home-Mission,) John M'Murray.
9 AvondaU, Cranswick Jost, A.M.
1 0 Burlington and Kempt, John Johnson.
1 1 Maitland, John A. Mosher.
12 Musquodoboit' Harbour, (Home-Mission,) Robert S. Crisp, under
the superintendence of Brother Nicolson.
13 Middle 'Musquodoboit, (.Home-Mjssion,) James Tweedy.
14 Sheet' Harbour, (Home-Mission,) One to be sent; meanwhile to
be supplied from Middle- Musquodoboit.
15 Shubenacadie, John W. Howie.
16 Sambro and Margarefs'Bay, (Home-Mission,) One to be sent.
Bermuda.
1 7 Hamilton and Somerset, John Cassidy, William H. Evans.
18 St. George's and Bailey' s-Bay, Thomas W. Smith, A. R. B.
Shrewsbury.
James G. Hennioar, President of the Conference^
Chairman of the District,
Alexander W. Nicolson, A.M., Financial Secretary.
II.— THE ST. JOHN DISTRICT.
19 St, John, {Germain^Street,) Henry Pope (b); William M'Carty,
Supernumerary.
20 St, John, {Centenary,) Duncan D. Currie, Secretary of the Con-
ference ; Henry Daniel, James R. Narraway,
A.M., John Prince, Supernomeraries.
21 St. John, (Exmouth- Street,) Thomas J. Deinstadt.
22 St, John, {Portland,) Howard Sprague, A.M.
23 St. John, (Carleton,) Robert Duncan.
24 St, John, (City- Mission,) William Maggs, under the superintendence
of Brother Pope.
25 St. John, {Zion's Church,) Ralph Brecken, A.B., under the
superintendence of Brother Currie.
26 Fairville, Humphrey P. Cowperthwaite, A.M.
27 St. Andrew's, Christopher Lockhart.
28 St. George's, One wanted.
29 St, David's, William W. Percival.
30 St. Stephen's, John A. Clark, A.M.
31 St. James's, East, (Home-Mission,) To be supplied from St David's.
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32 St. James'Sf West, (Home- Mission,) William F. Penny, A.B., under
the superintendence of Brother Clark.
33 Mill-Town, Richard Smith.
34 SusseX'Vale, Charles W. Dutcher, Robert A. Daniel.
35 Grand-Lake, Robert 0*B. Johnson.
36 Jerusalem, Isaac N. Parker.
37 Kingston, (Home-Mission,) Charles W. Dockrill.
38 Upham^ Joseph B. Hemmeon.
Henry Popb (b), Chairman of the District.
Duncan D. Currie, Secretary of the Conference,
Financial Secretary.
III.— THE TRURO DISTRICT.
39 Truro, Job Shenton, William H. Ibbitson, A.B. ; Thomas
Smith, Supernumerary.
43 River-Philip, George Harrison. One to be sent.
41 Wallace, Robert Wasson, William Harrison.
42 Pugwash, David W. Le Lacheur.
43 Albion- Mines, (Home- Mission,) Arthur D. Morton, A.M.
44 River-John, (Home-Mission,) Robert B. Mack.
45 Fictou, William C. Brown.
46 Guysborough and Canso, Jeremiah V. Jost, Thomas H. James ;
James Buckley, Thomas D. Hart, Supernu-
meraries.
47 Goldenville, (Home-Mission,) One wanted.
48 Manchester, (Home-Mission,) Edwin Mills.
49 Sydney, William Alcorn, William TippetL
50 Gabarus, (Home-Mission,) Henry J. Clark, under the superin-
tendence of Brother Alcorn.
51 Blockhouse- Mines, One wanted.
52 Port-Hawkesbury, (Home-Mission,) A. Fletcher Weldon.
58 Port-Hood and Margaree, (Home-Mission,) One to be sent ;
meanwhile to be supplied from Port-Hawkesbury.
54 Ingonish, (Home-Mission,) One to be sent.
Jeremiah V. Jost, Chairman of the District,
William C. Brown, Financial Secretary,
IV.— PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND DISTRICT.
55 Charlotte- Town, James Taylor (City-Mission), Robert M'Artbur ;
Alfred E. Le Page, Supernumerary.
56 Cornwall and LittU'York, Edwin Evans, Waldron W. Brewer.
57 Pownal, W. W. Colpitts. The brethren on the ^Cornwall
and Pownal Circuits to change with Charlotte-
Town each once in every six weeks.
58 Bedeque and Tryon, John S. Phinney, John Ellis.
99 Margate, John 0. Bigney.
60 Summerside, John C. Berrie.
61 Murray-Harbour, (Home-Mission,) Robert Tweedy.
62 Georgetown, One to be sent ; meanwhile to be supplied from
Souris.
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63 Souris^ (Home-Mission,) Aquila Lucas.
64 Alberiim^ (Home-Mission,) Levi S. Johnson.
Jambs Tatlor, Chairman of the Dittrict,
Edwin Evans, Financial Secretary*
v.— THE FREDERICTON DISTRICT.
65 Fredericton, Leonard Oaetz.
66 Marysville, Robert Wilson.
67 ^/mof^^, (Home-Mission,) To. be supplied; under the superintend-
ence of Brother Gaetz.
68 King'S'Clear, Robert H. Taylor.
69 Sheffield, Frederick W. Harrison.
70 Grand Lake^ West, (Home-Mission,) To be supplied ; under the
superintendence of Brother Harrison.
71 Woodstock, Hezekiah M'Keown.
72 Canterbury, John S. Allen.
73 KnowlesvUle, (Home-Missi6n,) Charles W. Hamilton.
74 Jacksonville, Ezra B. Moore.
75 Florenceville, Isaac Howie.
76 Andover, (Home-Mission,) George B. Payson.
77 TohiquCf (Home-Mission,) One to be sent.
79 BoiesUmn ' f Jo'®P^ Seller^ A.M., Thomas Marshall.
80 Gagetown, Elias Slackford.
81 Miramichi, John L. Sponagle, Alfred H# Webb.
82 Baie-du'Fin, (Home-Mission,) One wanted.
83 Bathurst, Charles H. Paisley, A.M.
84 Da//^otMte, (Home-Mission,) One to be sent.
Hbzbkiah M*Kbown, Chairman of the District,
Leonard Gabtz, Financial Secretary,
VI.— THE SACKVILLE DISTRICT.
85 Sackville, Elias Brettle.
Educational Institutions.
Charles Stewart, D.D., (Co-Delegate,) Theological Professor
and Chaplain.
Students in Theology^ Silas James, George J. Bond, Michael
Campbell, John W. Doull, Elias B. England,
Richey Bird, William Brown.
86 Point'de-Bute, Joseph G. Angwin.
87 Baie'de-Verte, Stephen T. Teed, William Balnea.
88 Moncton and Coverdale, Isaac E. Thurlow ; Stephen Humphrey,
A.M., Supernumerary.
89 Dorchester, Robert Alder Temple ; William Temple, Super-
numerary.
90 Hopewell, Samuel Ackman.
91 Hillsborough, Douglas Chapman.
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92 Havelockf Thomai Allen.
93 Salisbury and Elgin, (Home-Mission,) George Vf. Fbher, under
the saperintendence of Brother Allen.
94 Riehibueto, Richard Weddall.
95 Amherit, John Waterhouse.
96 Nappan, John M. Pike.
97 Parrshorough, David B. Scott, John Betts.
98 Advocaie-Harhaur, (Home-Mission,) Joseph M. Fisher.
Elias Brettlb, Chairman of the District,
JosBPH O. Amowin, Financial Secretary,
VII.— THE ANNAPOLIS DISTRICT.
99 Annapolis, (Home-Mission,) George W. Tuttle ; Michael Pickles,
Fletcher H. "W. Pickles, Supernumeraries.
100 GranviUe Ferry, Joseph Hart.
101 Bridgetown, William H. Heartz, Eben E. England ; Thomas
H. Davies, Joseph F. Bent, Supernumeraries.
102 Wilmot, Paul Prestwood, J. E. Jubb.
108 Aylesford, William Tweedy.
104 Canning, George O. Huestis.
105 Berwick, John S. Addy.
106 Hillshurgh, (Home-Mission,) George M. Barratt.
107 Digby, James England.
108 Weymouth, George F. Day.
109 Digby-Neck, (Home-Mission,) William Dobson, under the super-
intendence of Brother England.
110 Brier Island, (Home-Mission,) One to be sent.
James England, Chairman of the District,
JosiPH Hart, Financial Secretary,
VIII.— THE LIVERPOOL DISTRICT.
111 Liverpool, John J. Teasdale ; Charles De Wolfe, D.D.,'
Supernumerary.
112 Caledonia, (Home-Mission,) C. R. Parker.
118 Yarmouth, South, Ingham Sutcliffe; James R. Hart, Supernu-
merary.
114 Yarmouth, North, John Lathem.
115 Yarmouth, East, Thomas Rogers, A.M.
116 Hebron, (Home-Mission,) One to be sent.
117 Barrington, Jotham M'C. Fulton, A.M.
118 Fort La Tour, Jonathan R. Borden, under the superintendence of
Brother Fulton.
119 Shelbume, (Home-Mission,) Joseph S. Coffin.
120 North' ^ \ Wilson W. Lodge.
121 Portal ^. Giles, under the superintendence of
Teasdale.
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122 MiU-raiage, John J. Colter.
123 Petite-Riviere, Samuel W. Sprague.
124 Lunenburg f Joseph Gaetz, John T. Baxendale.
125 New'-Germany and Brtdgewater, (Home- Mission,) To be sup-
plied ; meanwhile to be visited by the Lunenburg
Ministers.
Samuel W. Spr aoub, Chairman of the Dietrict.
John Lathbbn, Financial Secretary,
IX.— THE NEWFOUNDLAND DISTRICT.
126 8t. John^s, George S. Milligan, A.M., Henry L. Cranford,
Thomas W. Atkinson.
127 Harbour-Grace^ Charles Lander.
128 Carboneart Charles Comben, Joseph Hale.
129 BriguSf Thomas Harris; William E. Shenstone, Super-
numerary.
130 Port'de-Grave^ To be supplied.
131 Blackhead, John S. Peach.
132 Island-Covet Joseph Pascoe.
133 Perlican, Thomas Fox.
134 Hant's-Harbour, Simeon Dunn.
135 Bonavista, John Goodison.
136 Catalina and Trinity, John Reay.
137 Twillingaie, James Dove.
138 Burin, George Forsey.
139 Grand-Bank and Fortune, James A. Duke, John G. Currie.
140 Port-aU'Basque, Charles Pick els, Jeremiah Embree.
141 Exploits and Little Bay Islands, (Home-Mission,) F. W. Willey,
Charles Myers.
142 Fogo, (Home-Mission,) One wanted.
143 Greenes-Pond, Solomon Matthews.
144 Shoal-Harbour, (Home-Mission,) William Swan.
145 Musgrave-Town, (Home-Mission,) One to be sent.
146 Musgrave-Harbour, (Home-Mission,) One to be sent.
147 Labrador f (Home- Mission,) Joseph Hale, during the summer
months.
148 Bay of Islands, (Home-Mission,) One wanted.
Thomas Harris, Chairman of the District.
James Dove,' Financial Secretary,
N.B.<— I. Alexander W. Tuttle has leave of absence
for another year.
2. The Chief Officers of the Conference have, since
the close of the Conference, permitted Brother
SutciifFe to remain at Miramichi another year,
for reasons which are deemed sufficient ; and
Brother John L. Sponagle is appointed to
Yarmouth, South, for the year.
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CONFERENCE METHODISTE FRANCAISJL
Paris, 1872.
STATIONS DBS MINISTRES ET PROPOSANTS, POUR
L'ANNfiE 1872—1873.
PrinderU de la Conf^ence^ Emilb F. Cook.
L— DISTRICT DU NORD.
Prtndent du DUiriett Luc Pulsvord.
1 Paris,
Let Temes, Emile F. Cook.
ChapelU Malesherbes^ Simeon Dugand.
Levallais-Perreit A pourvoir.
2 Pas-de-Calais,
SL-Pierre-l^s^CalaiSt (Branche Anglaise,) A pounroir. (Brandie
Fian^.) G. Schefter, sous la direction da
Surintendant de Paris.
8 Normandie^
Lisieux, Frld^ric Prunier.
Fhre et le Bocage^ A pounroir.
4 Meurthe et MosfiUe^
Nancy, Numa Andrieu.
5 Hauie-Mame,
JainviUe, Oedlon Gounelle, sous la direction du pasteur
de Nancy.
St, Dizier, A pourvoir.
6 Puy^de'D/hne,
Thiers, Luc Pulsford.
IL— DISTRICT DE SUISSE ET DAUPHINfe.
Prisident du District, J. Wbsley Lblibyrb.
7 Lausanne, G^d^on Jaulmes, A. Guiton, 6tudiant.
8 Vevey,
Vevey, Samuel Berlin.
AigU, A pourvoir.
N.B. — 11 y aura des ^changes de predication tons
les quinze jours entre ces deux Circuits.
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9 ValUe de la Drdme,
Diet Auguste Martin.
Livrorif James Wood.
10 Dieulefit ei Bourdeaux,
BourdeauXf Matthieu GaUienne, fils.
DieuleJU, J. Wesley Leli^vre.
1 1 Nyofu, L. Frederic Galland.
III.— DISTRICT DU MIDI.
PrSaideni du Districif Jambs Hocart.
12 Nimea, Matthieu Leli^vre, Jean P. Cook, directeur des
etablissements d'cducation. Un 3* poste k
pourvoir.
Uz^s, Edouard Gallienne. •
13 Fauvert,
Vauvert, H. de Jersey, Emile Fagat, k la retraite.
Codognan, James Hocart, fils.
St. Laurent d'Aigouze^ Philippe Neel, k la retraite.
1 4 Conginies et Sauve^
Conginiee, William Cornforth.
Sauve^ A. A. Boisson.
15 CivenneSf (Est,)
Anduze, James Hocart, J. W. Herivel, ^tudiant.
Lasalle, Daniel Bernard.
Alais, Paul Marseille, evangeliste.
16 Cevennea, (Quest,)
Le Vigan^ Matthieu Audibert.
Valleraugue^ Joseph Cornud.
Ganges, Jean Luce.
N.B. — Louis Benezet, evang61iste, reside pro-
visoireraent k Sommii^res, Gard.
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698
1872.
Q. VIII. What is the Number OF Members in our Societies?
A. As follows, vis.,
IN GREAT BRITAIN.
Mar.
1871.
1224
14S
116
155
80
848
1132
796
665
754
381
421.
284
1078
399
243
134
207
152
653
316
138
803
741
669
539
172
Mar.
1872.
1145
152
120
77
90
32
757
CiremiU.
London (City-Road,
&c.)
(German Mission)
(Welsh) . . .
{(Aldershot) . •
(Sandhurst) . .
(Malta). . . •
London (Hoxton, &c.)
London( Islington, &c.) 1117
( London (Highbury,
\ &c.) .... 765
( (Wood Green, &c.). 92
London (Stoke-New-
ington, &c.). . . 620
London(Hackney,&c.) 790
London ( Kentish-
Town, &c.) • . .
London (Spitalfields,
&c.)
London ( Bethnal-
Green, &c.) . . .
London (St. George's,
&c.)
London (Bow, &c.) .
Mile-End-Road .
London ( Canning-
Town) ....
Stratford ....
Barking, &c. . . .
Hertford, &c. . • .
Cambridge ....
Chelmsford, &c. . .
Southend . . . .
Colchester ....
Manningtree . . .
Ipswich 657
St. Alban's. ... 545
Uxbridge .... 175
1871—13,193
1872—13,073
373
432
321
1036
391
34
288
158
205
139
630
314
152
740
726
Dec. 120
Mar.
1871.
1002
1281
50
1233
701
478
430
628
692
^. . Mar.
CtrauU. 1872.
London (Gt. Queen-
Street, &c.) . . . 1002
London (Southwark,
&c.) 1279
London (South-East) 34
New Cross .... 60
London (Lambeth,
&c.) 1238
London (Brixton-Hill,
&c.) 723
London (Mostyn-Road,
&c.) 502
726
1152
200
393
253
423
467
238
332
447
241
468
607
246
497
100
124
400
165
190
Richmond .... 438
London(Hinde-Street,
&c.) 588
London (St. John*s-
Wood, &c.) . . . 690
Paddington ... 10
Hampstead ... 24
London (Bayswater,
&c.) 702
London (Chelsea, &c.) 11 84
Deptford .... 202
Blackheath .... 433
Bromley .... 275
Woolwich .... 408
Hammersmith . . . 477
Ealing and Acton . 241
Wandsworth . . . 349
Croydon . . . . 463
Kingston, &c. . . . 236
Windsor .... 453
Hastings .... 620
Sevenoaks .... 242
Tunbridge-Wells . . 538
Lewes 106
Eastbourne. . . . 113
Brighton .... 406
Worthing .... 169
Guildford .... 210
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1872.
599
Mar.
1871.
158
70
269
1538
1049
1863
332
1098
454
473
870
570
723
406
236
243
463
481
401
267
164
402
255
460
141
606
559
464
214
664
400
395
234
376
278
243
351
173
413
401
Mar.
CirewU. 2872.
Alton 162
Petersfield .... 80
Redhill 313
1871—14,6611. ooo
1872-14.970 /^"^-^^^
Bedford, &c. . . • 1607
Leigh ton -Buzzard • 1077
Luton 1383
Hitchin .... 351
Dunstable . . . .1119
Aylesbury • • • . 475
St. NeoU .... 488
Biggleswade . . . 793
St. Ives, &c. • . . 570
Northampton . . . 723
Towcester . . . • 411
Daventry .... 220
Rugby 230
Newport-Pagnell . . 482
Higham-Ferrers . . 473
Wellingborough . . 391
Kettering .... 289
Market- Harborough • 176
Chatteris .... 386
Oundle 245
1—11,788)
2—11,889/
1871—11,788
1872-
Jnc. 101
Canterbury
Whitstable
Faversham
Rochester
Gravesend
Sheerness
Margate .
Dover •
Folkestone
Deal . •
Rye . .
Tenterden
Ashford •
Staplecross ,
Ticehurst
Maidstone
Sittingboume
1871—6,372
1872—6,400 ^
419
139
620
526
475
229
705
404
402
249
348
282
230
337
184
364
487
Inc. 28
Mar.
1871.
401
322
354
394
400
253
437
424
243
100
702
245
415
359
^22
486
318
465
498
539
511
731
273
543
282
403
322
177
171
330
200
261
66
700
203
133
1005
127
116
748
519
227
372
Circmits.
Norwich . .
Bungay . . •
North-Walsham
Yarmouth • .
Lowestoft . .
Yoxford, &c. .
Diss ....
Attleborough, &c.
Bury St. Edmund'
Holt . .
Lynn
Swaffham
Downham
Walsingham
Wisbeach
Thetford
Mildenhall
Ely . .
Mar.
1872,
406
287
340
402
430
237
451
417
254
100
673
240
383
423
226
516
307
483
1871—6,540 )
1872-6,575 J
Oxford
High-Wycombe
Witney .
Banbury
Kineton .
Newbury
Reading ,
Hungerford
Marlborough
Watlington
Thame . .
Brackley
Buckingham
Chipping-Norton
Stow-on- the-Wold
Swindon
Wantage
Abingdon
Inc. 35
509
586
496
738
265
503
329
391
315
180
173
322
202
172
66
689
195
147
1871—6,
1872
—6,343 )
1—6,278 /
Dec. 65
Portsmouth
Gosport . .
Fareham
Salisbury ' .
Poole . .
Swanage .
Wimbome .
1023
114
125
783
523
217
374
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600
1878.
Mar.
1871.
175
438
547
547
245
282
179
545
988
47
SG
584
1742
1015
869
633
465
606
478
877
1025
478
351
378
807
208
283
371
1687
2228
1060
1315
1599
1360
1135
265
681
395
1072
^89
Cimiii#« ifi79
Christchnrch, &c. . 178
Newport (Isle of Wight) 420
Ryde 536
Southampton
Winchester .
Andover
Chichester •
1871—5,527 )
1872—5,528 j
517
261
283
174
Inc. 1
522
899
45
48
489
1629
GuERNSBT (English).
Guernsey (French) .
Aldemey (English) .
Aldemey (French) .
Jersey (English) • .
Jersey (French) . .
1872—31632}^^^*^
Dbtonport • . . 975
Plymouth (Ehenezer) 874
Plymouth (Kiog-St.) 636
Launceston • . . 450
North Hill .... 569
Holsworthy . . . 490
Kilkhampton . . . 368
Liskeard .... 1016
Callington .... 432
Tavistock • . . . 354
Gunnislake .... 405
Camelford .... 297
Kingsbridge . . . 217
Brixham, &c. . . . 275
Ashburton .... 334
371—7,839 )
372—7,692 /
Redruth
Camborne
Falmouth
Truro .
Gwennap
St. Agnes
St. Austell
St. Mawes
Bodmin ,
St. Columb
Penzance
St. Just .
Dec. 147
. . 1760
. . 2191
. . 958
. . 1368
. . 1482
. . 1370
. . 1114
. . 296
. . 614
Mar.
1871.
774
110
2058
1285
716
798
202
488
283
457
135
46
257
376
108
241
775
164
207
286
433
138
1112
635
483
606
372
289
437
194
199
242
460
191
597
471
347
538
367
^0
St Ives. .
Scilly Islands
Helston
Hayle . .
Marasion
1871-19,129) J.
1872—19,081 / ^^'
Exeter . .
Tiverton . .
Taunton, &c. •
Bridgewater
South-Petherton
Budleigh-Salterton
Axminster .
Bridport
Barnstaple .
Ilfracombe .
South-Molton
Bideford
Dunster
Williton .
Okehampton
Torquay
Teignmouth
Mur.
1872.
810
110
1992
1381
759
48
743
219
482
283
. 458
135
42
267
384
112
240
762
. 153
210
268
443
140
1871—5,894
1872—5,341
Dec. 53
&c.).
Bristol (King-Street,
&c.)
Bristol (Langton-St.,
&c.) .
Bristol (Cli!ton,
Kings wood
Banwell •
Weston-super-Mare
Stroud .
Dursley .
Stonehouse, &c.
Thombury .
Gloucester •
Tewkesbury
Cheltenham
Newport
Risca
Cardiff (Wesley, &c.).
Cardiff ( Loudoun-
Square, &c.). . .
Pontypridd • . .
1105
629
491
621
345
280
433
180
196
224
472
188
584
535
350
624
388
260
Digitized by
Google
1878.
601
Mar.
1871.
310
141
255
177
186
8S6
256
229
601
444
934
440
128
538
176
614
131
700
301
413
411
450
592
343
267
479
135
233
336
294
405
142
84
122
182
569
466
150
49
77
Cireuits.
Bridgend
Monmouth .
Ross. . .
Chepstow .
Ahergavenny
Pontypool .
Ledhury
Hereford
Mar.
1872.
253
135
270
182
154
824
212
220
1871-10.170 )jj
1872—10,155/*^®*^* *^
Bath • •
Bradford-on-Avon.
Midsomer- Norton
Frome . .
Warminster
Melksham .
Devizes . .
Shepton-Mallet
Castle-Carey
Sherborne .
Yeovil . ,
Weymouth .
Portland .
Dorchester .
Shaftesbury
Blandford .
Glastonbury
582
444
879
429
125
506
152
605
185
735
280
450
400
441
599
833
239
1871—7.483
1872—7,334 ^
Dec. 149
Swansea .... 460
Oower 182
Neath 249
Merthyr-Tydvil . • 301
Tredegar .... 298
Brynmawr .... 428
Brecon .... 122
Builth .... 95
Carmarthen . . . Ill
Llanelly .180
Haverford-West . .561
Pembroke .... 424
Tenby 156
Goginan, &c. . . 45
Aberystwyth "... 79
1871-3,723 )j3
1872—3,691 / ^®^- "^^
Mar.
1871.
203
203
200
52
289
149
82
79
206
249
248
178
156
65
496
369
529
441
243
316
267
229
327
401
348
195
370
308
414
439
667
490
464
230
164
338
569
471
493
391
445
565
383
430
Cireuiit.
Mar.
1872.
Merthyr-Ttdvil
•
173
Tredegar . . .
.
215
Aberdare . . .
,
200
TreherbertandFern-
dale ....
62
Ebbw-Vale, &c. .
232
Cardiff ....
140
Cowbridge . . .
78
Brecon ....
83
Llandilo . . .
208
Carmarthen • .
214
Swansea . . •
249
Lampeter . , .
175
Aberayron . . .
157
St. David's . . .
57
Aberystwyth . .
481
Ystumtuen . • .
372
Machynlleth . .
539
Llanidloes . . •
447
1871-4,139 )j.^^
1872—4,082 / ^®^-
57
Denbigh . . .
236
Rhyl. . '. • .
824
Ruthin . . ...
263
Corwen ....
232
Llangollen . . .
322
Coedpoeth . . .
404
Llanrwst . . .
369
Blaenau-Ffestiniog
203
Abergele • . .
370
Conway . . .
314
Liverpool (Shaw-St.)
454
Liverpool (Chester-
Street) . . .
442
Holvwell
651
Bagillt .
500
Mold. . .
489
Beaumaris
231
Amlwch
146
Holyhead
336
Carnarvon
587
Bangor .
471
Tregarth
471
Pwllheli
393
Barmouth
450
Dolgelly
547
Llanfyllin
381
Llanrhaiadr . .
435
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187i
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300
143
1088
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648
1076
855
915
1203
680
706
1169
604
737
577
284
633
303
334
72
186
298
440
405
458
172
672
226
357
425
353
362
365
214
192
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Llanfair . .
Hanley . .
1871—10,400)
1872—10,459/
Birmingham (Cherry-
Street, &c.) . .
Birmingham (Belmont-
Row, &c.) . . ,
Birmingham(Newtown'
Row, &c.) . . •
Birmingham (Wesley,
&c.) . . . ^ •
West-Bromwich . .
Wednesbury (Spring-
head, &c.) • . .
Wednesbury (Wesley,
&c.)
Walsall (Wesley, &c.)
Walsall (Centenary,
&c.)
Wolverhampton . .
Bilston . .
Dudley . .
Tipton . .
Oldbury .
Stourbridge
Stourport .
Worcester .
Malvern
Bromsgrove
Evesham .
Redditch .
Coventry .
Leamington
Stratford-upon
Hinckley .
Shrewsbury
Madeley
Dawley
Wellington
Mar.
1872.
295
143
59
1087
546
558
1025
905
919
1183
676
690
1177
602
748
571
294
653
291
333
55
191
286
460
400
482
164
642
219
349
400
349
Ketley-BankandShifnal 388
Ludlow 35*2
Kington 208
Knighton .... 174
1871—17,450 )
1872—17,377 i
Avon.
Dec. 73
1195 Macclesfield . . 1152
207 Alderley-Edge, &c. . 199
Mar.
1871.
170
317
625
224
541
481
820
1079
957
964
500
513
1001
358
182
167
1325
520
860
943
137
861
167
527
300
183
44
31
50
92
276
161
510
560
851
290
852
515
377
495
Hir.
ICireuUi. 1872.
Buxton 177
Wbaley-Bridge
Congleton •
Sandbach .
Nantwich .
Crewe . •
Northwich .
Burslem
Tunstall .
Newcastle-under-LymclOlS
Longton
Stafford .
Leek
[Jttoxeter
Cheadle .
Market-Drayton
1871—10,301 )
1872—10,441 j
Liverpool (Brunswick,
.114
680
22o
513
482
820
1044
1017
505
519
914
Z9i
310
158
Inc. 140
(CranRier,
1326
561
887
947
1.33
847
173
&c.)
Liverpool
&c.)
Liverpool (Pitt-Street,
&c.)
Liverpool (Wesley,
&c.)
VVaterloo ....
Birkenhead ....
Seacombe ....
Chester ..... 508
Tarporley . . . . 314
Mold, &c 200
Carnarvon, &c. . . 57
Llandudno ... • 27
Rhyl 40
Holyhead .... 77
Wrexham .... 267
Oswestry .... 154
Whitchurch ... 497
Warrington. . . . 565
Runcorn .... 859
•Widnes .... 276
St. Helen's and Prescot 834
Southport .... 582
Ormskirk .... 354
Wigan 544
• Cronton Society, with 15
Members, has been trans-
ferred from St Helen's.
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1872.
603
Mar.
1871.
892
797
412
346
189
588
293
291
Mar.
CireuiU, 1872.
Preston (Lune-St., &c.) 902
Preston (Wesley, &c.) 803
Chorley .... 381
Blackpool ; . . . 375
Garstang .... 188
Lancaster .... 595
Newtown .... 315
Welshpool .... 274
1871—
1872-
—14,735 )
[—14,862 /
Inc. 127
1091
1611
1471
911
587
1010
986
618
251
625
933
782
480
603
703
352
828
454
235
Manchester (Old-
ham-Street, &c.) . 1157
Manchester (Irwell-
Street, &c.) . . . 1548
Manchester (Grosve-
nor-Street, &c.) • 1651
Manchester (Great
firidgewater-St.,&c.) 939
Manchester (Oxford-
Road, &c.) ... 540
Manchester (Radnor-
Street, &c.) . . . 999
Manchester (Gravel-
Lane, &c.) . . .1038
Manchester (Cheet-
ham Hill, &c.) . . 659
Manchester (Welsh) . 252
Altrincham .... 628
Stockport (Tiviot-
Dale, &c.) ... 924
Stockport (Hill-Gate,
&c.) 766
New-Mills .... 486
Glossop 551
Ashton-under-Lyne . 714
Hyde 350
Oldham (Manchester-
Street) .... 856
Oldham (Wesley) . . 477
Saddleworth . . . 209
1311
1080
634
521
1871—14,531 )
1872—14,744 /
Inc. 213
Mar.
1871.
957
706
212
1185
611
965
1138
816
835
1012
774
623
400
406
510
Mar.
Cireuitt. ig72.
Rochdale (Union-St.,
&c.^ 1043
*Rochdale(We8ley,&c.) 732
Bolton (Bridge-Street,
&c.) 1198
Bolton (Wesley, &c.). 1070
Bolton(Famworth,&c.) 651
Bolton (Park-St., &c.) 499
Heywood
Burnley . .
Padiham
Bury . .
Blackburn ,
Haslingden
Accrington
Bacup .
Rawtenstall
Colne •
Barrowford, &c
Clitheroe .
Leigh . .
1871—14,696 )
1872—14,678 f
239
1168
608
965
1058
798
877
1015
759
610
411
412
565
Dec. 18
648
1022
865
1241
739
825
377
605
1126
262
877
309
764
1654
1048
1149
1146
557
480
892
* Castletoa-Moor Society,
with 37 Members, has been
traniferred to the Heywood
Circuit.
Halifax (Souths Parade,
&c.) . . . . • 648
Halifax (Wesley, &c.) 1054
Huddersfield (Queen-
Street, &c.) . . . 833
Huddersfield (Buxton-
Road, &c.) . . . 1296
Holmfirth .... 694
Sowerhy-Bridge . . 806
Stainland .... 376
Todmorden . . . 602
Hehden-Bridge . .1133
Denby-Dale ... 291
Bradford (Kirkgate,
&c.) 893
Bradford (Low-Moor) 315
Bradford(ManniDgham,
&c.) 764
Bradford (Eastbrook,
&c.) 1621
Bradford(Great-Horton,
&c.) 1023
Keighley . . . .1110
Ha worth, &c. . . .1125
Bingley 570
Cullingworth . . . 483
Shipley 850
Digitized by
Google
604
1872
Mar.
1871.
59
448
204
418
210
445
1744
1442
845
1104
1244
1178
1248
1541
510
1002
462
609
815
890
765
856
457
437
888
646
971
1177
975
634
321
712
109
405
772
Circuitt.
Charlestown .
Skipton • . .
Addingham, &c.
Cross-Hills
Grassington
Settle . . .
1871—18,870
1872-
Mar.
1872.
70
471
222
400
202
509
1—18,870 )
2—18,361 /
Dec. 9
LEED8(Brun8wick,&c.)1711
Leeds (Oxford-Place,
&c.) 1486
Leeds (Headingley,
&c.) 855
Leeds(St. Peter's, &c.) 1110
Leeds (Wesley, &c.) . 1234
( Bramley .... 480
(Armley .... 693
Wakefield . . . .1208
Birstal 1581
Morley 505
Dewsbury .... 1088
Ossett and Horbury . 487
Knaresborough " , . 615
Harrogate .... 367
Otley 900
Pateley-Bridge . . 754
Pontefract ., . . . 887
Castleford .... 472
Cleckheaton . . . 438
Yeadon 360
Woodhouse Grove . 653
Headingley College . 39
1871—17,178 )
1872—17,423/
Inc. 250
Sheffield (Carver-
Street, &c.) . . .
Sheffield (Norfolk-St.,
&c.) 1188
Sheffield (Ebenezer, &c.)976
Sheffield (Brunswick,
&c.)
Sheffield (Thorncliffe,
&c.)
895
660
Chesterfield
Bakewell .
Bradwell
Rotherham
321
782
105
402
753
Mar.
1871.
697
1487
728
1105
460
1244
1224
417
951
1001
456
990
726
196
321
737
565
561
405
540
763
176
418
292
1000
407
384
2068
1078
923
1528
972
592
1455
540
811
1261
720
610
276
CireuUs.
Wath-upon-Deame
Doncaster • .
Barnsley . . .
Retford ....
Worksop . . .
1871-10,548 )j^
1872—10,486 / ^®^*
NoTTiNOHAM(Halifax-
Place, &c.) . •
Nottingham (Wesley,
&c.) . . .
Ilkestone . •
Mansfield . .
Newark . . .
Bingham . .
Leicester • .
Melton-Mowbray
Oakham . .
Stamford . .
Grantham . •
Peterborough .
Loughborough .
CasUe-Donington
Derby (King- Street) .
Derby (Green-Hill) .
Ashbourne ....
Belper .....
Ripley
Ashby-de-ela-Zouch .
Burton-on-Trent . .
Matlock-Bath . . .
1871— 18.774 ) , ,
1872—13,777 i ^°^* ^
Lincoln
Sleaford . .
Market-Rasen
Louth . .
Homcastle .
Bardney . .
Alford . .
Coningsby .
Spilsby . •
Boston . .
Wainfleet .
Spalding .
Bourne . .
liar.
1872.
. 702
1440
735
1054
448
112
1265
1183
420
950
10O7
446
992
688
198
805
787
567
556
423
570
789
182
379
275
989
474
382
2142
1081
935
1541
983
584
1455
541
815
1216
708
580
315
1871-12,834) J g
1872— 12,896 Z^"'^-*^^
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187-2.
605
Mar.
1871.
2649
1644
765
862
855
456
364
1087
760
920
608
473
339
779
1527
927
1857
960
785
868
912
812
343
1160
545
394
536
686
624
502
975
1197
800
405
477
932
1108
826
694
CireiUtt,
Hull (Waltham-St.,
&c.)
Hull (George-Yard,
&c.) . .
Beverley .
Driffield .
Howden
Patrington .
Hornsea
Ghrimsby (George- St.) 1097
Grimsby (Caistor and
Laceby) .
Gainsborough
Epwortb
Snaith . .
Goole . .
firigg . .
Barton-on-H umber
Bridlington . •
1871—14,955
1872-
1—14,955 I
2—14,929 /
Dec.
York (New-St., &c.)
York (Wesley, &c.) .
Tadcaster .
Pocklington
Malton • .
Easingwold •
Helmsley .
Scarborough
Sherbum .
Filey . .
Pickering .
Kirby-Moorside
Thirsk . .
Northallerton
Ripon . .
Selby . .
1871—13.156 \
1872—13,048 /
Whitby
Danby . .
Stokesley .
{Guisborough
Lofthouse
Darlington .
Stockton
Middlesborough
Dec.
Mar.
Mar.
1872.
1871.
608
2650
938
1612
1677
807
734
894
358
852
289
444
778
394
896
1097
761
922
583
457
307
777
1438
934
1022
26
815
1864
1530
974
567
744
623
870
430
923
121
787
843
355
1182
581
542
373
358
565
676
799
606
1210
476
1217
979
900
1132
1196
676
lUo
587
181
808
34
405
468
669
325
386
11511
270
849
425
665
183
Mar.
1872.
647
910
1136
629
632
162
280
723
Bedale 874
Cireuitt.
Hartlepool . . .
Barnard-Castle
( Bishop-Auckland
I Crook . . .
^Middleham . .
*Hawes, &c. . .
Richmond • . .
Reeth ....
1871—
1872
—11,520)
—11,333/
Dec. 187
* Middleham Ciroait trans-
ferred 70 Memben to Hawea
Circuit, Hawea Circuit trans-
ferred 256 Members to form
Sedbergh Circuit, which, with
256 Members, has been trans-
ferred to the Carlisle District.
Newcastle-upon-Tynb
(Brunswick, &c.) . 1042
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
(Blenheim-St., &c.) 824
Gateshead .... 1436
North-Slfields . . 541
South-Shields ... 683
Blyth 430
Morpeth 137
Sunderland (Sans-Street,
&c.) 758
Sunderland (Fawcett-
Street, &c.) ... 583
Sunderland (Wbithum-
Street, &c.) ... 344
Houghton-le-Spring . 719
Durham . . . .1185
Wolsingham . . . 1206
Hexham .... 836
Shotley-Bridge . . 1205
Alston 670
Allendale-Town . . 580
Alnwick, . . . . 157
Beri^ick 42
—13,690 )
1-13,378 /
1871
1872
Carlisle .
Brampton .
Whitehaven.
Workington
Dec. 312
372
272
433
179
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606
1872,
Mar.
1871.
337
550
865
300
443
660
35
CireuUi,
Cockermouth, &c,
Appleby, &c.
( Penrith ..
( KirkoBwald
Wigton, &c.
Kendal . •
*Sedbergh .
{Ulverstone . . ,
Barrow-in-Fomess.
Dumfries . . * •
825
700
720
589
472
69
35
88
590
83
259
Mar.
1872.
350
552
421
425
295
470
256
570
183
30
1871—4,454
1872—4,808
Inc. 354
• Sedbergh Cireait, with
266 Members, has been
received from the Whitby
and Darlington District.
Douglas .... 721
Castletown .... 845
Ramsay 663
Peel 547
> Dec. 8
1871—2,784
1872—2,776
Edinburgh . . . 468
Leith 66
Dunbar 26
Greenock .... 96
Glasgow (John-St., &c.)593
Airdrie 60
Glasgow (St. Thomas's,
&c.) 223
Mar.
1871.
310
220
57
155
176
37
158
279
252
84
67
74
196
46
446
346
547
184
226
Ciremtt,
Mar.
1871
Glasgow (Cathcart-Road,
&c.) ....
. 347
Glasgow (Claremont-
Street, &c.) . .
. 226
Dumbarton. .
61
Wallacestone .
. 148
Kilsyth . • .
. 170
Stirling, &c. •
3S
Ayr
. 157
Aberdeen . • • .
. 260
Dundee (Ward-RoadJ
1 220
Dundee (Wellington -
Street) ....
86
Perth
61
Arbroath, &c. . •
^
Banff
278
Inverness . . .
43
1871-3.707 ) J. _ 22
1872—3.685 / ^''' ^^
*Lerwick ....
448
*Dunro8sness . .
288
WaUs ....
, 555
Northmavin & Del ting 17^
♦North Isles . . .
249
1—1,749 )
2—1,718/
Dec. 31
1871—1,749
1872-
* Several Societies have
been transferred finom one
Circuit to another in tliia
District
Total Number of Members in Great Britain this Year . 346,850
Ditto last Year S47,O90
Decrease
240
On Trial in Grbat Britain 20,058
Number of Deaths, so far as reported 5,618
IN IRELAND.
Mar.
1871.
380
29
326
125
Mar.
1872.
Dublin (Stephen's
Green) .... 356
Curragh Camp . . 89
Dublin (Abbey-Street) 331
Dublin (Rathmines) . 140
Mar.
1871.
90
170
109
. 32
139
Ctreui/#.
Dublin (Cork-Street)
Dublin (Blackhall-Pl.)
Kingstown ....
Bray
Drogheda . . . .
Mar.
1872.
78
J66
104
26
142
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Google
1872.
607
Mar.
1871.
50
192
183
96
63
154
80
146
90
55
190
199
109
164
342
46
220
180
321
25
61
18
47
118
92
173
136
153
62
54
32
12
113
385
54
125
Cireuitt,
Wicklow . .
Rathdnim . .
Tiillamore • •
Maryborough
Abbeyleix
Longford . •
Athlone • •
Lucan and Trim
Mur.
1872.
59
185
194
93
80
160
77
150
1871—2,364 )
1872—2,380/
Watbrford
Clonmel . .
Carlow • .
Newtownbarry
Wexford
Kilkenny
1871—807
1872
Inc. 16
1—807 )
2—801 /
Dec. 6
Cork
Queenstown and Pas-
sage-West
Bandon . .
Clonakilty .
Skibbereen .
Youghal
Fermoy . .
Kinsale . •
Berehaven-Mines •
Tralee ....
1871—1,378
1872-
90
53
190
193
110
165
356
42
220
200
352
24
62
24
52
116
1—1,378 )
2—1,448 /
Inc. 70
Limerick .... 92
Adare and Rathkeale. 177
Roscreaand Parsons-
town 147
Cloughjordan . . . 153
Ballinasloe .... 60
Nenagh 56
Kilnish 30
Ennis 16
Galway ..... 103
1871—827), ^
1872— 884/ ^"^'-^
Slioo 408
Castlebar .... 51
Ballina and Killala . 112
Mar.
1871.
270
817
26
670
583
889
432
240
316
146
314
146
174
65
108
360
430
134
136
346
107
333
540
293
253
356
151
102
116
43
190
97
294
261
266
348
150
171
156
Cireuiti. jgyi
Drumshambo & Boyle 263
Manorhamilton . . 801
Westport .... 29
1871— 1,677 )p.^^ .^
1872-1.664 /^^^-^^
Enkiskillbn . . . 672
Brookborougb . . . 558
Irvinestown . . . 889
Ballyshannon . . . 450
Clones 240
Cootehill .... 326
Cavan 146
Killeshandra • . . 309
1871—3,590
1872—3,590
Londonderry • . 146
Coleraine .... 167
Newtownliroavaddy . 67
Ballycastle .... 83
Castledeig .... 355
Omagh 396
Strabane & Rathmelton 136
Donegal 140
Dunkineely . . '. 348
Innishowen . . . 107
1871
1872—1,945
2,006 )
Dec. 61
6ELPA8T(Donegall-Sq.) 323
Belfast (Frederick-St.) 540
Belfast (Falls-Road) . 254
Belfast (Agnes-Street) 222
Belfast(Univer8ity-Rd.) 370
Belfast (Ligoniel) . 130
Belfast (Eliza-Street). 82
Bally macarrett . . 128
Holy wood .... 43
Bally clare . . . . 171
Donaghadee . . . 102
Newtownards . . . 312
Carrickfergus . . . 260
Magherafelt . . . 250
Lisbum 350
Dromore .... 157
Downpatrick . . . 177
Ballymena .... 156
1871—4,120
1872—4,027
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1872.
Mar.
1871.
881
207
256
70
342
566
CireuUi,
PoBTADOWM
Eglish . .
Newry . .
Dungannon
Stewarts town
Mar.
1872.
644
232
208
257
71
Armagh 340
Lurgan 560
Mar.
1871.
229
284
70
158
178
CireuiU.
Mar.
1872.
Moira • . .
. .221
Tandragee . .
. 280
Banbridge • .
. . 69
Monaghan, &c. .
. 160
Augbnacloy .
. . 155
1871-8,236) J. 3
1872—3,197/^*''''^^
Total Number of Members in Ireland this Year . . . 19,880
Ditto last Year 20,005
Decrease
119
The Numbers in Society at the Stations occupied by the Wksletan
Missionaries are as follows : — exclusive of those Missions which
are related to the several Conferences in connexion with the
British Conference ; the Numbers on which Missions are reported
in the Minutes of those Conferences respectively.
EUROPE.
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
Mar.
1871.
1872.
1871.
1872.
Francb —
45
Cremona. . . .
39
10
Paris . . • .
28
45
Pavia, St. Leonard'
8 87
20
Rheims . . .
18
40
Intra. . . •
45
20
Boulogne • .
23
40
Spezia . ' . . .
46
Total, 69.
31
Yicenza . . .
12
•
Germany^
46
. Yico-bellignano
45
666
617
Waiblingen . .
Cannstatt . .
Stuttgart . .
Winnenden . .
Prevorst. . . ,
236
3
77
309
.179
105
Bologna . • .
Rome . . •
Florence . . .
Naples. . . .)
Caserta . . . >
Capri . . . . j
Salerno . . . .
Cosenza . . .
Messina (Sicily)
Aquila . . .
35
31
108
184
257
Backnang . .
Murrhardt . .
Hall ... .
Kirchberg . .
Obenirbach . .
176
172
107
91
81
25
23
20
26
30
23
4
Steinenberg . .
144
Total, 689.
204
Alfdorf . . .
. 208
Spain and Portuoai
u —
9
Blaubeiiren • .
8
18
Gibraltar . .
23
11
Adelsheim (Baden]
1 6
1
Barcelona . .
11
2
Vienna . . .
Total, 1,807,
. 10
28
Oporto . . . .
Total, 84.
50
Italy —
1
Total in Europe .
2,649
70
Padua. .
Last Year . . .
2,630
85
Parma. .
'
22
Asola and '.
Increase . •
19
86
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ASIA.
Mar.
1871.
37
161
90
169
88
87
47
43
55
172
246
61
72
40
37
105
3
30
3
28
149
14
9
27
9
27
161
2
4
52
Mar.
1872.
The Singhalese^ or Souths
Ceylon District,
Colombo, South . . 64
Colombo, North . .181
Kandy 100
Negombo 138
Katana "^ .... 53
Seedua 101
Minuangoda . . .108
Wellewatta .... 44
Galkisse 44
Angulany . . . . 59
Morotto , . . . 192
Morotto-MuUa . .216
Wattalpola .... 71
Pantura 76
Caltura 43
Amblamgoda ... 26
Galle 106
Belligam 4
Matura 23
Pololypitiya ... 12
Goddapitiya ... 22
Morowa-Korle ... 4
Total? 1,693.
The Tamil, or North Ceylon
District.
Jaffna (Petta) ... 170
Jaffna (Wannarponne) 16
Puttoor .... 10
Point-Pedro ... 32
Cattavelly ... 13
Trincomalee ... 32
Batticaloa (Pulean-
teevo) 164
Eraur 6
Batticaloa (Karavaku) • 21
Colombo, Tamil . . 30
Total, 494.
Mar.
1871.
15
32
28
30
16
2
18
2
7
40
150
48
21
12
29
20
70
65
CONTINENTAL INDIA.
The Madras District.
Madras, South . . . 52 1
2q
43
13
3
8
55
Mar.
1872.
16
32
29
33
25
15
2
5
Madras, North. .
Madras (English) .
St. Thomas's Mount
Negapatam . . .
Manaargoody . .
Melnattam . . .
Trichinopoly • .
Trivalore . . .
Caroor ....
Total, 209.
The Mysore District,
Bangalore (Petta). . 37
Bangalore (Cantonment) 157
Mysore and Seringapatam 41
Toomkoor and Coonghul 25
Goobbee. .... 12
Shemoga 24
Ootacamund ... 25
Total, 321.
The Calcutta District.
Calcutta 84
Lucknow, .... 56
Total, 140.
CHINA.
The Canton District.
Canton, East ... 47
Canton, West ... 14
Fatshan 10
Total, 71.
The Wuchang District,
Wuchang .... 13
Hankow .... 63
Total, 76.
Total in India, Cey-
lon, and China . 3,004
Last -Year . . . 2,755
Increase
249
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AFRICA.
SOUTHBRN AFRICA.
Mar.
1871.
246
157
60
44
64
187
216
137
190
300
266
253
241
312
608
228
139
301
207
60
602
370
200
1078
190
37
386
170
511
251
356
415
511
Mar.
1872.
The Cape of Good Hope
District.
211
191
61
40
61
190
212
135
190
Cape-Town (English)
Cape-Town (Dutch)
Wynberg . .
Klip-Fontein .
Simon's-Town .
Stellenbosch .
Somerset, West
Robertson . .
Khamiesberg .
Total, 1,291.
The Graham' s^Town
District,
Graham's-Town (Eng-
lish) 270
Graham*8-Town (Na-
tive) 303
Salem and Farmerfield 254
Bathurst and Lower
Albany . . . . 217
Fort - Beaufort, Sey-
mour, and Alice . 291
Heald-Town ... 527
Port-Elizabeth . . 184
Uitenhage . . . . 157
Cradock . . . . 310
Somerset, East . . 258
GraafF-Reinett . . . 73
Peddie and Newtondale 646
King William's Town. 422
Mount-Coke . . . 234
Annshaw .... 1049
Total, 5,195.
The Queen' s-Town District.
Queen's-Town . . 194
Dordrecht and Strom berg 38
Kamastone .... 346
Lesseyton . . . 170
Mount Arthur . -''**>4
Wodehouse- Fores'
Tsomo , . .
Butterworth
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Mar.
1871.
51 1 Buntingville
124,Shawbury .
240 Osbom
Mar.
1872.
32
98
213
Total, 3,203.
The Bechuana District.
117 Colesberg .... 160
90 Burgher*s-Dorp . . 89
Wittebergen . . . 350
Aliwal 50
Benson vale . • . 291
Thaba-'Nchu ... 428
Moshaneng • • • 92
Bloem-Fontein . . 87
Fauresmith . . .
Smithfield ....
Total, 1,497.
296
38
246
341
90
24
21
323
6
190
115
72
35
286
185
106
100
184
88
15
The Natal District.
D'Urban ....
310
Coolie Mission . .
6
Pietermaritzberg (Eng-
lish)
Pietermaritzberg (Na-
tive) .....
York
195
121
80
liadismith . . .
31
Edendale ....
290
Indalcni ....
220
Emfundisweni . .
110
Palmerton . . .
76
Verulam and Umhlali
126
Verulam (Coolie Mis-
sion) ....
99
Inanda
38
Total, 1,702.
Total in Southern
Africa . . . 12,888
Last Year . . 12,676
Increase
212
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WESTERN AFRICA.
Mar.
1871.
Mar.
1872.
The Sierra-Leone District.
2317
659
732
351
563
r>ee.Town . . . 2476
Wellington ... 662
Hastings .... 734
York 378
Wilberforce . . , 598
Total, 4,848.
The Gambia District,
601
104
St. Mary's. . . . 641
McCarthy's Island . 103
Total, 744.
The Gold-Coast District.
816
Cape-Coast . . . 854
Mar.
1871.
574
225
203
1
671
144
Anamabu
Domonasi
Akrah .
Kumasi
Lagos . .
Abbeokuta
Total, 2
Mar.
1872.
712
259
164
843
832.
Total in Western
Africa . . .
Last Year . .
Increase . . .
8,424
7,961
463
AMERICA.
WEST INDIES.
1110
989
633
567
2073
3307
307
90
703
1479
The Antigua District.
Antigua, First . .1120
Antigua, Second . . 938
Dominica . . . . 615
Montserrat . . . 583
Nevis 2028
St. Kitt's . . . .3301
St. Eustatius . . . 299
St. Bartholomew's . 88
St. Martin's and
Anguilla . . . 694
Tortola . . . .1502
Total in the An-
tigua District 11,168
Last Year . . 11,258
Decrease
90
The St. Vincent's District.
Kingstown
George-Town,
Chateaubellair
1453
1332
734
780 1 Grenada
1491
1340
728
728
675
1435
1132
314
953
1570
759
540
288
377
447
209
2q2
Trinidad .... 707
Barbadoes (City) . . 1430
Barbadoes(Ebenezer) 1080
Barbadoes (Speight's^
Town) .... 309
Tobago .... 1000
Total in the St. Vin-
cent's District .
8,813
Last Year . . .
8,808
Increase ....
5
The British Guiana
District.
Demerara (George-
Town, First) . .
1620
Demerara (George-
Town, Second)
735
Demerara (Mahaica) .
544
Demerara (Golden-
Grove) ....
282
Goed-Fortuin . .
336
Essequibo ....
440
Berbice ....
229
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1872.
Mar.
Mar.
1871.
1872.
37
Coolie Mission . . 42
Total in the British
• Guiana District 4,228
Last Year . . . 4,227
Increase ... 1
The Jamaica District.
2820
Kingston .... 2952
827
Montego - Bay and
Lucea .... 869
780
Spanish - Town and
Linstead ... 769
894
Morant-Bay . . . 905
801
Watson ville and Guy's-
Hill .... 798
535
Grateful-Hill . . 548
538
Falmouth .... 569
405
St. Ann's-Bay . . 394
570
Ocho-Rios . . . 551
830
Beechamville . . . 864
703
Bath 706 '
337
Port-Antonio. . . 335
351
Clarendon. ... 350
334
Manchester ... 343
935
Mount - Ward and
Black-River . . 1049
• 400
Savannah-Ia-Mar . 419
359
Brown's-Town . . 384
750
Duncan's .... 841
642
Yallahs .... 659
514
Mount-Fletcher . . 500
605
Manchioneal . . . 614
Total in the Jamaica
District . 15,419
Last Year . . 14,930
Increase . . . 489
The Honduras District.
737
Belize 774
Mar.
1871.
354
24
210
Ruatan
Corosal
Mar.
1872.
354
32
Total in the Hon-
duras District . 1,160
Last Year • . .1,115
Increase . . .45
The Bahama District.
954
New-Providence
1006
688
Eleuthera, First . .
752
467
Eleuthera, Second .
508
691
Harbour-Island . .
763
295
Abaco .....
320
19
Andros-Island . .
19
425
Turk's-Island . .
391
324
Puerto-Plata and
Samana . . .
311
35
Biminies ....
48
•Total in the Ba-
hama District .4,118
Last Year. . .3,898
Increase
220
The Haytt District.
Port - au - Prince,
etc.
150
Total in the Hayti
District ... 150
Last Year , . . 210
Decrease
60
Total in the West
Indies . . 45,056
Last Year . . 44,446
Increase
610
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RECAPITULATION OF MEMBERS IN THE
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Nos.
In France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Portugal 2,649
In Continental India, Ceylon, and China 3,004
In Africa (Southern, 12,888; Western, 8,424) ..... 21,312
In the West Indies 45,056
Total number of Members under the care of the Missionaries
this Year 72,021
Last Year 70,468
Increase • . 1,553
On Trial for Membership . I . 6,430
GENERAL VIEW.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Britiah Conference :
Great Britain
Ireland, and IriBh MiBsiona
Foreign MissionB
French Conference
Australasian Conference
Canada Conference
Conference of Eastem-BritiBh
America
Totals
-46,850
19,886
72,021
1,916
59,649
65,812
15,374+
581,508
S
20,058
566
6,430
99
7,535
3,785
1,331
39,804
1,282
136
240*
24
261
451
111
2,505
S
175
25
92«
2
70
116
29
509
S s
CO a
217
22
10»
2
22
87
19
379
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Q. IX. Who is appointed the President of the next
Conference in Ireland, to commence in Cork, on Wednesday,
June 18th, 1873 ?
A. Our President, the Rev. Luke H. Wiseman, M.A.,
whom we appoint as our Delegate ; and, in case of his unavoidable
absence, one of the following Ministers : — The Rev. Dr. Jamb:s,
Ex-President; the Rev. Dr. Appelbe, nominated by the
Irish Conference; the Rev. John Farrar; UicRev. Dr.Jobson.*
• Exclusive of Missionaries iii Ireland,
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N.B. 1. The President shall preside at all Meetings of
Connexional Committees appointed to be held preparatory to the
Irish Conference ; or, in case of his unavoidable absence, one of
the Ministers appointed by the preceding Resolution, who shall
be present, taken in the order of priority of names, shall preside
at all such Meetings.
2. The Rev. Dr. James, Ex-President, the Rev. W B.
Pope, and the Rev. Gervase Smith, M.A., are appointed to
accompany the President to the Irish Conference.
The following appointments are also made ; viz., —
1. The President is appointed to visit Scotland in the month
of October, for the purpose of promoting the Missionary cause,
and also of attending the Financial District Meeting. The Rev.
Marmadujce C. Osborn and the Rev. Arminius Burgess are
appointed to accompany the President to Scotland.
2. The President is appointed to attend the Annual Meeting
of the North-Wales District Committee, to be held at Carnarvon,
in the spring of 1873. The Rev. Dr. Osborn is appointed to
accompany the President.
3. The Ex-President and the Rev. Dr. Jobson are appoint-
ed to attend the Annual Meeting of the South- Wales District
Committee, to be held at Llandilo, in the spring of 1873.
4. The Ex-President is appointed to attend the next Annual
Meeting of the Isle of Man District Committee, with power to
appoint a substitute in the event of his inability to attend.
5. The Rev. Samuel D. Rice, D.D., is appointed the
President of the next Canada Conference, to be held in London,
Canada, on the first Wednesday in June, 1873 ; and the Rev.
Ephraim B. Harper, M.A., Co-Delegate.
6. The Rev. Emile F. Cook, B.A., is appointed the Presi-
dent of the next French Conference, to be held at Nimes, in
May or June, 1874.
7* The Rev. Thomas Williams is appointed the President
of the next Australasian Conference, to be held at Sydney, on
January 16th, 1873.
8. The Rev. Charles Stewart, D.D., is appointed the
President of the next Conference of Eastern-British America, to
be held at Fredericton, New-Brunswick, on the fourth Thursday
in June, 1873; and the Rev. Elias Brettle, Co-Delegate.
COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES.
Q. X. Who are the Committer for Guarding our Privi-
•--t|[s during the eni""'"'* ^rs*^r> p
The PRKsr Secretary of the Conference ;
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all the Ministers now living who have filled the office of Presi-
dent of the Conference; the Book-Steward ; the Editors; the
Missionary Secretaries ; the Governor, and Theological and
Classical Tutors, of the Richmond Branch of the Theological
Institution; the Principals of the two branches of the Normal
Training Institution ; the Secretary of the Education Committee;
the Secretary of the Metropolitan Chapel Building Fund; the
Ministerial Treasurer of the Home-Mission and Contingent
Fund; the Rev. Messrs. William P. Appelbe, LL.D.,
Gibson M'Millen, and Wallace M'Mdllen, Representatives
of the Irish Conference ; — together with the following Gentle-
men : —
Mr. T. Percival Bunting, London,
Mr. John Chubb, diUo,
Mr, Walter Griffith, ditto,
Sir Francis Lycett, ditto,
Mr. William M'Arthur, M.P., diUo,
Mr. William W. Pocock, ditto^
Mr. Richard Marsden Reece, ditto,
Mr. Greaves Walker, ditto,
Mr. Henry J. Atkinson, Hull,
Mr. William Dyson, York,
Mr. John Fernley, Southport,
Mr. Henry H. Fowler, JVolverhamp-
ton,
Mr. John Hartley, Wolverhampton,
Mr. James Heald, Stockport,
Mr. Samuel R. Healey, Liverpool,
Mr. Francis Heeley, Birmingham,
Mr. William Mewburn, Banbury,
Dr. Humphry Sand with, Beacomfield,
Berks,
Mr. W. Bickford Smith, Camborne,
Mr. George Smith, Leeds,
Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Sheffield,
Mr. Thomas Walker, Cheltenham,
Dr. Peter Wood, Southport,
The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
George T. Perks, M.A., and the Rev. Samuel Colry, the
Secretaries of this Committee and of the Committee of Exigency,
for their able and valuable services during the past year. The
Rev. Frederick J. Jobson, D.D., 21, Highbury^ Place,
London, N., and the Rev. Robert N. Youxq, are appointed
the Secretaries of this Committee.
COMMITTEE OF EXIGENCY.
Q. XI. Who are the Members of the Committee whose duty
it is to consider all cases of exigency arising in any department
of our affairs or otherwise, requiring prompt communication with
the Government or with Parliament on subjects affecting our
public interests ?
A. The President and the Secretary of the Confeernck,
the Ex-President, the General Secrietaries of our Missions, the
Principal of the Westminster Training Institution, the Secretary
of the Education Committee, the Secretaries of the Chapel Com-
mittee, the Ministerial Treasurer of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund, and the
Rev. Benjamin Frankland, I Rev. Dr. Jobson,
Thomas Jackson, | — John Lomas,
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Rev. Charles Preat,
William Shaw (a),
William W. SUmp,
Dr. Waddy,
— Theophilus Woolmer ;
Mr. J. S. Budgett,-
Mr. T. P. Bunting,
Mr. John Chubb,
Mr. Henry H. Fowler,
Mr. James Heald,
Mr. W. M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. S. D. Waddy,
Mr. Greaves Walker.
The Rev. Dr. Jobson and the Rev. Robert N. Youkg are
appointed the Secretaries of this Committee.
MISSIONS.
Q. XII. What are the Resolutions of the Conference on the
subject of Missions ?
A. 1. The Conference cordially adopts the Resolutions of the
Missionary Committee of Review, held in London, July 30th,
1872; and directs that they be printed in the Minutes. (See
Appendix, No. I., at the end of the Minutes of 1872.)
2. James Heald, Esq., and the Rev. Dr. Jobson are
requested to continue in office as the General Treasurers of the
Wesleyan-Methodist Missionary Society. The Rev. William
B. BoYCE is appointed Deputy-Treasurer.
3. The following persons are appointed the General Com-
mittee of Management for the ensuing year: — viz., the
President and the Secretary of the Conference ; the
Ex-President ; the General Treasurers ; the General
Secretaries ; the Honorary Secretary ; the Treasurer of
the London District Auxiliary Society ; Sixteen of the Ministers
stationed in London^ namely, —
Rev. George Bowmen,
Benjamin Frankland,
— John W. Greeves,
John Hall,
Charles Hay don,
— »— Thomas Jackson,
William F. Moulton,
Thomas Nightingale,
Rev. Dr. Osborn,
Charles Prest,
Dr. Rigg,
Daniel Sanderson,
William Shaw (a),
Gervase Smith,
William H. Taylor,
John Walton ;—
The twenty following Gentlemen of London^ namely ,--
Dr. Brown,
Mr. James S. Budgett,
Mr. T. P. Bunting,
Mr. John Chubb,
Mr. Christopher T. Gabriel,
Mr. T.F.Hall,
Mr. S. B. Hodge,
Mr. F. Ingoldby,
Mr. G. M. Kiell,
Mr. Thomas Knight,
Mr. A. M'Arthur,
William M'Arthur, Esq., M.P.,
Mr. Mark G. Pearse,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. Thomas Sercombe,
Mr. T. B. Smithies,
Mr. James £. Vanner,
Mr. S. D. Waddy,
Mr. Greaves Walker,
Mr. W. T. Whclpton ,— .
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And, for the Country ^ —
Rev. Willson Brailsford, Cross- Hillsj
£. £. Jenkins, Southport,
— John LomaSy Headingleyj
W. B. Pope, Didsbury,
William T. Radcliffe, Bristol,
Dr. George Scott, Glasgow,
Dr. Stamp, Sheffield,
^— W. Williams (a), Manchester;
Mr. W. S. Allen, M.P., Cheadle,
Mr. H. J. Atkinson, Hull,
Mr. Emerson M. Bainbridge, Netc-
castU,
Mr. W. H. Budgett, Bristol,
Mr. Thomas Davis, West-Bromwich,
Mr. John Fernley, Southport,
Mr. Isaac Hoyle, Manchester,
Mr. George Marsden, ditto.
Messrs. Walter Griffith, Frederick Ingoldby, Ur.
Brown, and W. R. James arc requested to act as a Medical
Sub-Committee.
4. The following Ministers and other friends are particularly
invited to attend a Special Meeting of the General Missionary
Committee, which will be held in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, at Nine
©"•clock in the forenoon of Tuesday, July 29th, 1873, viz., the
Ministers of the Newcastle District, the District Treasurers, and —
Rev. Richard Bell,
Robert Bond,
Peter Budd,
— : — James Clapham,
W. H. Cornforth,
William Davison,
James Grose,
S. Romilly Hall,
Pascho Hoskins,
William Jessop,
Joseph Lawton,
Thomas Llewellyn,
Jacob Morton,
John Rattenbury,
■ John Tindall,
John Vanes ;
Mr. Eli Atkin, Manchester,
Mr. Bowman, Darlington,
Mr. Braithwaite, Bishop-Auckland,
Mr. J. H. Clarkson, Whiibg,
M r. Cook, Jiichmond,
Mr. John Cooper, Manchester,
Mr. Adam Dugdale, BumUy,
Mr. James Duncan, Bedhill,
Mr. Dyson, York,
Mr. Falshaw, Edinburgh,
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Henry H. Fowler, Wolver-
Furness, West- Hartlepool,
Richard Haworth, Manchester,
David Hill, York,
Hogg, Middieham,
Isaac Holden, Bradford,
John Horsfall, Manchester,
Isaac Hoyle, Sale,
Isaac Jenks, Wolverhampton,
Thomas F. C, May, Bristol^
Henry Mitchell, Bradford,
W. W. Morrell, ^W6y,
J. Napier, Manchester,
Oliver, BoUington,
S. Robinson, ReetJi,
Alfred Rushton, Chatteris,
W. Bickford Smith, Camborne,
George Smith, Leeds,
J. F. Stead, Southport,
J. S. Sutcliffe, Bacup,
J. F. Taylor, York,
J. Waites, Thirsk,
Whitehead, Guernsey,
James Wood, Stockport ; —
with those Gentlemen who may be chosen by the lay members
of the District Committees, at the May District Meetings in
Great Britain, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-
Mission and Contingent Fund Committee, preparatory to the
next Conference.
N.B. — The Missionary Committee is empowered to invite to
this Meeting such persons, being Treasurers and Secretaries of
the different Auxiliary and Branch Societies, and also such other
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leading friends of the Wesleyan-Methodist Missions, as are
disposed to take an active part in the support and extension of
the Missionary Society.
5, The Conference directs that, in addition to the inquiries)
already required to be made, year by year, in the Financial
District Meeting, in reference to the expense of holding Mis-
sionary Meetings, there shall be laid before the Annual District
Meeting a report of the total amount collected for the Missionary
Society, and inquiry shall be made into the efficient working and
productiveness of every Circuit organization, at the time when
the amount raised for the other Connexional Funds shall be
inquired into.
6. The cordial thanks of the Conference are presented to the
Rev. William J. Davis, for his valuable services to our Mis-
sions, and to the cause of Christianity in South Africa, by the
publication of a Kaffir Dictionary, and of an improved Grammar
of the Kaffir language.
MISSIONARY DEPUTATIONS, 1872-73.
DISTRICTS.
3 Bedford and ? Frederick W. Briggs.
Northampton^ 3
4 Kent,
5 Norwich and
Lynn,
6 Oxford,
7 Portsmouth,
8 Channel
Islands,
9 Devonport,
10 Cornwall,
(West,)
Cornwall,
(East,)
11 Eweter,
George Sargeant, John V. B. Slirewsburv.
>■ Samuel Atkinson (b).
Thomas M'Cullagh.
George Bowden.
i John H. Beech, Robert N. Young.
Thomas Llewellyn, Frederick Mason.
\ William Wilson (d), J. Richard Hai
) greaves.
^ James A. Macdonald, Jolin Bond.
( Henry W. Williams, Marmadukc t
^ Osborn.
j George C. Harvard, James H. Broadbcn
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John Eglinton.
John Baker.
17 Birmingham Sf \ The Secretary, Richard Roberts, Frederic
Shrewsbury, J E. Toyne.
18 Macclesjield, Dr. Rigg.
19 Liverpool, Wallace M'MuUen, John Kilner.
c^fx t, , J f The President, John Kilner, Beiija.tii
20 Manchester, | q^^^^^^^ ^Imrlcs H. Kelly. "^
21 Bolton, John Rattenbury, James J. Wray.
12 Bristol,
13 Bath,
14 Swansea,
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oo r . f The President, John Kilner, Frederick
2Z Leeds, | W. Macdonald.
24 ^/ M Id i William T. KadcIiSe, Robert Stephenson,
«5^aw i £jj^nezer E. Jenkins, M . A., Robert S. Coe.
26 Lincoln^ Joseph Hargreaves, William F. Slater.
27 Hully The Ex-President and the Secretary.
28 York^ Dr. Appelbe, Richard Green.
30 Newcastle^ Frederic Greeves, Francis J. Sharr.
31 Carlisle, James Sugden.
32 Isle of Marty Thomas Brookes.
33 Edinburgh, | '^^^? President, Marmadiike C. Osborn,
° ' ( Arminius Burgess.
Ireland, {North,) Samuel Coley, William O. Simpson.
(South ^ \ ^^^^ Walton, Josiah Pearson.
iWest^ ?■ George Dickenson, William J. Tweddle.
Ireland, {Midland,) William Gibson, B.A.
SCHOOLS.
Q. XIII. What are the Resolutions of the Conference
respecting the affairs of our Schools .?
A. 1. The Conference adopts the Resolutions passed at the
Meeting of the General Committee, held July 26th, I872, and
directs that they be printed in the Minutes. (See Appendix, No.
II., I872.)
2. John Meek, Esq., and the Rev. Benjamin B. Waddv
are re-appointed the General Treasurers ; and the Rev.
FttEDERicK Payne (Bryn-yr-Haul, Mold, Flintshire), and the
Rev. John Harvard are re-appointed the General Secretaries.
3. The following persons are appointed as the General Com-
mittee for the ensuing year: — The President and the Secretary
of the Conference, the Ex-President, the General Treasurers
and Secretaries of the Schools' and Children's Fund ; —
Rev. William Arthur,
John Bedford,
Willsou Brailsford,
Joseph Bush,
Samuel Coley,
John Farrar,
Frederic Greeves,
Rev. Dr. Jobson,
John Lomas,
William F. Moulton,
Dr. Osborn,
Charles Preat,
William T. Radcliffe,
• John Rattenbury,
• Charles Haydon, 1 Dr. George Scott,
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Rev. William Shaw (a),
Dr. Stanip,
Henry W. Williams ;
Mr. Baiubridge, Newceutle-upofi'
Tyne,
Mr. Thomas Barker, Stockport,
Mr. Brierley, Manchetter,
Mr. James S. Budgett, London ,
Mr. T. P. Bunting, (OUo,
Mr. John Chubb, ditto,
Mr. John Cooper, Manchester,
Mr. Thomas Davis, fVest Bromwich,
Mr. Falconar, Netocastle-upon-Tjfne,
Mr. John Femley, Southport,
Mr. H. H. Fowler, Wolverhamptofi,
Mr. James Henld, Stockport,
Mr. S. R. Hcaley, Liverpool,
Mr William Mewburn, Banbwy,
Mr.. Joshua Moss, Sheffield,
Mr. Luke Thompson, York,
Mr. John Vanner, Banbury,
Mr. S. D. Waddy, London ;—
together with all the members of the Local Committees who may
be able to attend the next Conference ; and those gentlemen who
may be chosen by the lay members of the District Committees,
at the May District Meetings in Great Britain, to attend the
Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund
Committee, preparatory to the Conference.
4. The following are the Local Committees for the ensuing
year : —
New Eikgswood School,-
William T. Radcliflfe, Chairman,
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Treasurers,
Toyne, Local
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Rev. William H
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Mr. James Wilson
Rev. Frederick E,
Secretary,
John Allin,
"— John Baker,
William S. Bestall,
George Blanchflower,
James Cheeswright,
— John Keighley,
George Parsouson,
Richard Ray,
Richard Smetham,
Francis Teal,
Charles Tucker,
Rev. Dr. Waddy,
Edward Watson ;
Mr. Batchelor, Bath,
Mr. W. H. Budgett, Bristol,
Mr. Carpenter, Trowbridge,
Mr. Collins, ditto,
Mr. Thomas Dix, Bristol,
Mr. S. Evans, Bath,
Mr. Alfred Hall, Bristol,
Mr. John W. Hall, jun., ^Utto,
Mr. W. Hunt, diUo,
Mr. N. Lomas, ^tto,
Mr. Maggs, Melksham,
Mr. J. H. Mason, Newbury ^
Mr. Thomas F. C. May, BrUtol,
Mr. Henry Pethick, ditto,
Mr. Jacob Usher, Trowbridge,
WooDHousE Grove School, —
Rev. John Fnrrar, Chairman,
Rev. H. H. Chettle, ) Local
Mr. H. W. Blackburn, ] Treasurers,
Rev. John H. Lord, Local Secretary,
John Bonser,
James Carr,
Sampson Cocks,
Robert Cooke, l
George Curnock, |
Philip Fowler, ,
Thomas B. Goodwin,
Frederick r-:«*K- ;
John H
Stephe I
Joseph I
Rev. Benjamin Hellier,
Henry W. Holland,
Elijah Jackson,
John Knowles,
John Lomas,
James Loutit,
Henry Richardson,
George Rowe,
James R. Webb,
George E. Young ;
Mr. John Blackburn, Horsforth,
Mr. Eagland Bray, Halifax,
Mr. John E. Burrows, Leeds,
Mr. Thomas Dewhir8t,jun., Bradford,
Mr. H. Edmunds, Halifax,
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Mr. Tliomas Haigh, Bradford,
Mr. Edward Holden, Charlestown,
Mr. Isaac Holden, Oakworih,
Mr. William Hudson, LeedM,
Mr. William Mewburn, Banbury^
Mr. H. Mitchell, Bradford,
Mr. John Nussey, Birslal,
Mr. J. Oddy, Birkenshaw,
Mr. George Patchett, Halifax^
Mr. W. Peel, Ackworth,
Mr. Aawsthorn, Dewshury^
Mr. Richard Riley, ffuddersfield,
Mr. Israel Roberts, Stanmngleyf
^fr. George Smith, Leedsy
Mr. W. Parrar Smith, cUtto,
Mr. Joseph Thackray, Headingley,
Mr. John Thompson, Bradford,
Mr. B. Ba Vickers, £e«<^.
Clapton Schools for Girls,—
Rev. Luke H.
Chairman,
Wiseman, M.A.,
Local
Rev. J. W. Greeves, )
Mr. C. J. Thomas, j Treasurers,
Rev. J. V. B. Slirewabury, Local
Secretary,
George O. Bate,
George Bowden,
Dr. James,
Dr. Jobson,
George T. Perks,
Charles Prest,
Rev. John Walton,
TheophiluB Woolmer ;
Mr. John Chubb,
Mr. John B. Ingle,
Mr. William M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. M. Guy Pearse,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. John Radmall,
Mr. W. O. Smith,
Mr. James Vanner,
Mr. S. D. Waddy.
SouTHPORT School for Girls, —
Rev. Alexander M'AuIay, Chairman,
Rev. E. E. Jenkins, 1 Local
Mr. John Fernley, j Treasurers,
Rev. T. Akroyd, Local Secretary,
William Ford,
-^— Richard Green,
Joseph Hargreaves,
John Hay,
— • James A. Macdonald,
Rev. Marmaduke C. Osborn,
Wm. H. Tindall,
— Samuel Walker ;
Mr. Elkanah Healey,
Mr. H. Mathwin,
Mr. John Napier,
Mr. J. F. Stead,
Mr. T. W. Stead,
Dr. Peter Wood.
5. The Conference adopts the following rules in relation to the
Schools : —
(1.) Considering that the age at which the boys have been
accustomed to leave school is the most important and valuable
for the purposes of education, it is agreed that none shall hence-
forth be admitted into the Schools under nine years of age, and
that they may remain the usual term of six years. Should parents
prefer it, their sons may be admitted at ten years, and remain
until sixteen years of age.
(2.) In any case where the Educational Allowance has been
received by the parent, the claim upon the Schools' Fund shall
be understood to have been met and satisfied for that year.
(3.) In all cases of an additional year being granted, on pay*
ment, to boys who have not been at school six years, the sum of
£25 shall be paid, which sum shall be inclusive of the <f 6. 6«.
from the Children's Fund ; but in all cases of request for a year
additional to the six years, the Committee shall be satisfied that
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the character and diligence of the applicants are such as to render
their return to the school advantageous to the other boys, and in
such cases the payment shall be <£^30 inclusive of the £6. 6s.
N.B. — The regulations contained in the foregoing paragraphs
apply to daughters as well as sons.
(4.) In future, the Competition for Scholarships shall be
restricted to those boys who have not been more than six years at
one of the Schools.
(5.) For the convenience of the officers of the Fund, the
payment for education to both boys and girls shall commence at
nine years instead of eight years, and be continued until fifteen
years ; the ninth year to be reckoned from the Christmas before
payment.
6. Application for the admission of daughters to the Schools
now established for them, must be made, as in the case of boys,
through the District Meetings ; and the allowances for those who
are admitted shall not be claimed by the parents as heretofore from
the Schools' and Children's Funds.
7. The Conference directs that a certificate of health, signed
by a medical practitioner, shall be required at the commencement
of each term, in the case of all children received into, or returning
to, our Connexional Schools.
8. The following resolutions were also adopted by the
Conference : —
(1.) That the Committee on Improvements in the Manage-
ment of New Kingswood and Woodhouse Grove Schools be
re-appointed for the further consideration of the subject, with the
addition of such Ministers or Laymen as the President may select.
(2.) That the cordial thanks of the Conference be given to the
members of the Commission of Inquiry appointed by the above
Committee, for their diligent and faithful services, and for the
admirable Report presented by them to the Committee.
(3.) That the cordial thanks of the Conference be also pre-
sented to the gentlemen who attended at the request of the
Commission, and gave such valuable evidence.
BOOK AFFAIRS.
Q. XIV. What are the Resolutions of the Conference in
reference to the affairs of the Book-Rooh ?
A. 1. The London Book-Committee shall consist of the
President and the Secretary of the Conference, the Ex-
Presidents, the Editors, the Secretary of the Book-Committee,
the Missionary Secretaries, the Principals of the two branches of
the Normal Training Institution, the Governor and the Tutors of
the' Richmond Branch of the Theological Institution, the
Secretary for ««»*,« i^'Jgsions, the Secretary of the Metropolitan
Chapel Bu^ ^ee, the Superintendents of the London
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Circuits, and six additional members chosen from Ministers in
London; namely, the Rev. Messrs. George O. Bate, William
Gibson, B.A., Mark G. Pearse, William O. Simpson, Luke
Tyerman, and Robert N. Young.
The Rev. Theophilus Woolmer is re-appointed the Secretary
of this Committee for the ensuing year. Letters should be
addressed to him at Selborne Villa^ Wickham-Road^ Lewisham-
Road, S.E.
2. The Methodist Tract-Committee shall consist of Ministers
to be appointed by the London Book-Committee. — The Rev.
Mark Guy Pearse is appointed the Secretary. Communications
for this department should be addressed to him at 45, Grosvenor-
Road, Highbury, N,
3. The General Book-Committee, which is appointed to meet
at the next Conference, shall consist of the President, the
Secretary, the Ex-Presidents, and all the members of the London
Book-Committee who shall be duly authorised to attend the
Conference, with the
Rev. John H. Beech,
Richard Brown (a),
Joseph Bush,
William Cattle,
Henry H. Chettle,
James Clapham,
Samuel Coley,
William H. Dallinger,
William Davison,
Rev. William Jessop,
John H. Lord,
Samuel Lucas (b),
Dr. Lyth,
Alexander M'Aulay,
Frederick W. Macdonald,
—— James A. Macdonald,
Joshua Mason,
Jacob Morton,
John D. Geden, | James Nance,
Thomas B. Goodwin, ' Marmaduke C. Osborn,
Frederic G reeves, \ William B. Pope,
Joseph Hargreaves, William T. Radcliffe,
David Hay, Marshall Randies,
Henry Hayman, i G. Stringer Rowe,
Benjamin Hellier, Dr. George Scott,
Henry W. Holland, Thornley Smith,
Peter C. Horton, Edwin H. Tindall,
William Jackson (a), Frederick E. Toyne,
Ebenezer E. Jenkins, Henry W. Williams.
4. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
Dr. Jobson, for his faithful, diligent, and efficient management
of the affairs of the Book- Room during the past year.
5. The thanks of the Conference are presented te the Rev.
Benjamin Frankland,B.A., and theREv. Benjamin Gregoby,
for the faithful and able manner in which they have performed
their editorial duties during the past year.
6. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
Theophilus Woolmeb, the Secretary of the London Book-
Committee, and to the Rev. Frederic Greeves, the Secretary
of the Methodist Tract-Committee, for their valuable services in
their respective offices.
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CHAPEL AFFAIRS.
Q. XV. What are the Resolutions of the Conference with
regard to Chapel Affairs ?
A. 1. The Conference cordially adopts the Resolutions of the
Committee of Review, held in London, on Monday, July 29th,
I872 ; and directs that those Resolutions, and an Abstract of the
Report then read, be printed in the Minutes. (See Appendix,
No. IIL, 1872.)
2. The Conference authorises the President, during the year,
to affix his signature to any consent to the sale of Trust Property
which may be certified to him as approved by the Chapel
Committee.
3. The Conference declares that, not only every addition to the
area of a Chapel, but the erection of a Gallery, or of any adjoining
room, shall, as heretofore, be considered an Enlargement within
the meaning of the Rule No. iv., 1, Vol. XVI., page 564,
Minutes, 1866. Further, the Conference recommends Trustees
to confer with the Chapel Committee before commencing important
alterations of their Trust-premises, though they may not, in the
first instance, intend to incur debt.
4. The Conference has heard with satisfaction that the Chapel
Committee have published a new edition of the Chapel Model
Deed, with the revised Precedent of Conveyance upon it, and
have added thereto the ** Form of appointment of new Trustees
under the provisions of the said Model Deed and of Conveyance
of Trust Property to continuing and new Trustees,**^ as sanctioned
by the Conference last year.
5. John Febnley, Esq., of Southport, and Samuel R.
Hkaley, Esq., of Liverpool, are re-appointed the Treasurers of
the General Chapel- Fund.
6. The Rev. William Edwards and the Rev. Edwin H.
TiNDALL are appointed the General Secretaries of the Chapel
Committee.
7. The Committee for the next year shall consist of the Presi-
dent and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-President ;
the Treasurers of the Chapel-Fund; the Secretaries of the
Chapel Committee; the Rev. John Bedford, as Secretary of
the Board of Trustees for Chapel-purposes; and the under-
mentioned Ministers and Gentlemen: —
Rev. John H. Beech,
John W. Close,
Joseph ExelJ,
— — John Farrar,
George Follows
Joseph He
John Ha*^
Henry h
Rev. William Hirst,
William Jackson (a),
Featherstone Kellett,
Alexander M*Aulay,
Dr. Osborn,
Henry Pollinger, ^
William B. Pope,
Marshall Randies,
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Rev. John Rattcnbury,
James Smeetb,
Dr. Stamp,
William J. Twaddle,
Edward Walker,
David J. Waller,
Anthony Ward,
Samuel Wilkinson,
William Williams (a);
Mr. John Berrie, Manchester^
Mr. Thomas Bfiggs, dkUo^
Mr. T. Percival Bunting, London,
Mr. W. W. Cannon, Bolton,
Mr.' Henry Cartwright, Rochdale,
Mr. John Chubb, Brixton,
Mr, John Cooper, Manchester,
Mr. Henry H, Fowler, Wolverhampton ^
Mr. Richard Haworth, Manchester,
Mr. James Heald, Stockport,
Mr. Isaac Hoyle, Manchester,
Mr. James Clarkson Kay, Bury,
Mr. John E. Lightfoot, Accrington,
Mr; W. M*Arthur, M.P., Zoii</o/i,
Mr. George Marsden, Manchester,
Mr. John Napier, <&'//o,
Mr. William C. L. Oliver, Bollington,
Mr. Francis Parnell, Blackpool,
Mr. C. W. Uippon, Afanchester,
Mr. John E. Sandbach, ditto,
Mr. Samuel H. Smith, Sheffield,
Mr. James S. SutclifFe, Bacup,
Mr. John Leigh Taylor, Bolton,
Mr. Samuel TurnbuU, Southport,
Mr. Benjamin R. Vickers, Leeds,
Mr, Greaves Walker, London,
Mr. William Walker, Lytham,
Mr. Peter H. Whitehead, Raw-
tenstaU;
also, the Rev. Gervase Smith, M.A., and Sir Francis Lycett,
members of the Metropolitan Chapel Building Committee.
8. The Committee of Review on Chapel Affairs shall meet
in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on the Monday preceding the next
Conference ; and, in addition to the Committee above named,
shall consist of the following persons ; viz., —
Rev. Robert Bond, Mr. E. M. Bainbridge, Newcastle-
upon-Tyne,
Mr. Thomas Barker, North-Shields,
Mr. M. Braithwaite, Bishop- Auck-
land,
Mr. W. B. Brayshaw, Stockton,
Mr. Tliomas Brentnall, MiddleAoro*,
Mr. Alderman Brown, Gateshead,
Mr. George Carter, Darlington,
Mr. J. T. Clarkson, Whitby,
Mr. J. B. Falconar, Neivcastle-upon-
Tyne,
Mr. James Falshaw, Edinburgh,
Mr. H, Fowler, Scarborough,
Mr. Thomas Hazlehurst, Runcorn,
Mr. Isaac Hold en, Oakworth,
Mr. Isaac James, Carlisle, ■
Mr. William Mewburn, Banbury,
Mr. William Pearce, London,
Mr. Edward Richardson, Newcastle'
upon-Tyne,
Mr. R. Robson, ditto,
Mr. S. Southern, Gateshead,
Mr. T. C. Squance, Sunderland,
Mr. W. H. Stephenson, Newcastle-
Mr, W. S. Allen, M.F., Cheadle, upon-Tyne,
Mr. H. J. Atkinson, Hull, Mr. James E. Vanner, London,
Mr. S. D. Waddy, h. A., ditto ;
with those Gentlemen who may be chosen by the lay members of
each District Committee, at the May District Meetings in Great
2k
Robert Bond,
- Joseph Bush,
■ Henry H. Chettle,
- James Clapham,
- John W. G reeves,
-John Harvard,
- Joseph Heaton,
- William Hurt,
- William Jessop,
- Dr. Jobson,
- Thomas Llewellyn,
- John Lomas,
- John H. Lord,
- Charles Povah,
- Charles Prest,
- William T. RadclifFe,
- Dr. Rigg,
• William H. Sargent,
- Dr. George Scott,
■ William Shaw (a),
- John Talbot,
■ John Tindall,
. Dr. Waddy,
• Henry W. Williams,
• Theophilus Woolmer ;
W. S. Allen, M.P., Cheadle,
H. J. Atkinson, Hull,
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Britain, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund Committee, held preparatory to the Conference,
and such of the District Chapel Secretaries as may have permission
to attend the next Conference.
The Chapel Committee are empowered to invite to this Meeting
any other friends who take an interest in our Chapel Affairs.
N.B. (1.) The Chapel Committee usually meet on the first
Wednesday of each month.
@~ (2.) All Communications intended for the Committee
must reach the Secretaries not later than the Saturday preceding
the day of the usual Monthly Meeting.
(3.) Letters, Schedules, and all other documents on Chapel
Affairs, must be sent to The General Secretaries, Wesleyan
Chapel Committee^ Oldham-Street Chapel^ Majichester, The
private addresses of the Secretaries are, Rev. William Edwards,
474, Richmond-Villas, Stockport-Road, Manchester, and the
Rev. Edwin H. Tindall, 18, Acomb-Street, Manchester. Letters
intended for the ** Board of Trustees for Chapel-Purposes'' should
be addressed to the Rev. John Bedford, Chorlton-cum-Hardy,
near Manchester.
(4.) Applications relating to Loans, Grants, Erections,
Enlargements, Alterations, Organs, Purchases, or Sales, must be
made on the authorised Schedules, as undermentioned, which
may be obtained from the Conference-Office, London : —
Schedule I. New Chapels. — 11. School-Rooms. — III. Enlarge-
ments and Alterations. — IV. Organs. — V. Sales. — VI. Grants. —
VII. Loans. — For Ministers' Houses, Schedule I. may be
adapted.
®" For Compendium of Regulations of the Conference res-
pecting Wesleyan-Methodist Trust Property^ see Minutes of
the Conference, 1866, Vol. XVI., pp. 562—571 ; and for an addi^
tional Regulation respecting the enrolment and registration of
Trust'Deeds, see Minutes of the Conference, 1868, Vol. XVH.^
p. 366.
GIFTS 0*" CHAPELS AND OTHER PROPERTY.
The thanks of the Conference are most respectfully presented —
To Mr. Thomas Hazlehurst, for the gift of a Chapel, which
has cost £932, at Weston-Point, in the Runcorn Circuit.
To Messrs. Thomas and Charles Hazlehurst, for the gift
of a Chapel, to cost upwards of £6,000, in course of erection at
Frodsham.
To Mr. John Fernley, for the gift of a Chapel, to cost
£4,500, in cou" -on, at Ecclesfield, in the Southport
Circuit.
To Miss E TCAs, for the gift of the Reversion
*^a Chapel, \" t Kirk St. Ann's, in the Castle-
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To Mr. William Ward, for the gift of a Chapel at a cost of
£100, at Stone, in the Aylesbury Circuit.
To Miss Pawson and her Nephew, for the gift of a Furnished
House, for aMinister'^s residence, at a cost of £1,150, at Farnley,
in the Armley Circuit.
To the Rev. William Moister, and Mrs, Moistbr, for the
gift of a new Minister's House, erected, at a cost of about £400,
on the Chapel-premises at Sedbergh, Yorkshire.
NORTH WALES DISTRICT CHAPEL FUND.
{See Minutes, 1867, Vol XVIL, pp. 136, 137.)
The North Wales Chapel Fund Committee for the ensuing
year shall consist of the following persons ; viz., —
Rev.
Samuel Davie?,
Dr. William Davies,
William H. Evans,
— John Jones (c),
Robert Jones (a),
Robert Jones (b),
William Jones,
Richard Prichard ;
Mr. John Edwards, Abergele,
Mr. Edward Jones, Bangor,
Mr. John H. Jones, Denbigh,
Mr. John Jones, Corwen,
Mr. John V. Jones, Llanfair,
Mr. Samuel Jones, Liverpool,
Mr. William Jones, Tregarth,
Mr. Edward Lloyd, Liverpool.
RELIEF AND EXTENSION FUND
METHODISM IN SCOTLAND.
FOR
The Conference appoints the following persons the Committee
of this Fund for the ensuing year ; viz., —
The Superintendent Minister of each Circuit in the Edinburgh
and Aberdeen District ;
Rev. John Drake, Arbroath,
Mr. R. Angus, Dunbar,
Mr. J. Birrell, Edinburgh,
Mr. C. Brown, Peterhead,
Mr. James Carnaghan, Greenock,
Mr. J. Colquhoun, Dumbarton,
Mr. James Cooper, Glasgow,
Mr. A. H. Davidson, Aberdeen,
Mr. C. B. Davidson, ditto,
Mr. James Davidson, Inverurie,
Mr. J. Davidson, Stirling,
Mr. James Falshaw, Edinburgh,
Mr. George Galloway, /nivm^M,
Mr. W. Johnstone, Ayr,
Mr. H. B. Law, Glasgow,
Mr. Thomas Leith, Dundee,
Mr, W. McCartney, Glasgow,
Mr. William M'Intosh, Portessie,
Mr. T. McMillan, Glasgow,
Mr. Duncan Miller, ditto,
Mr. James O^ilvie, Aberdeen,
Mr. W. Ormiston, Edinburgh,
Mr. £. Parker, Dundee,
Mr. W. Peden, WaUacestone,
Mr. J. Pickering, Glasgow,
Mr. A. Scott, Leith,
Mr. John Simpson, Banff,
Bailie Stark, KUsyih,
Mr. John SummerhiU, Airdrie,
Mr. W. Taylor, Edinburgh,
Mr. Thomas Whimster, Perth,
Mr. William S. Whimster, Montrose.
NEW CHAPELS IN WATERING-PLACES.
The Fund which has been raised for making Grants to assist
in the erection of Chapels in Watering-Places has been entirely
appropriated, and the Committee has issued its Report ; but
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inasmuch as several of the projected Chapels, to which help has
been promised, are not yet in a position to comply with the con-
ditions on which the Fund has been administered, it is resolved
that the Committee shall be re-appointed, until all such cases shall
be finally settled. The Committee for the ensuing year shall
consist of the following : — *
Rev. Dr. Waddy ;
Mr. James S. Budgett, London^
Mr. Robert Davis, ditto,
Mr. Thomas Davis, Tlie HolUei, West
Bromunch,
Mr. John Fernley, Soulhport,
Mr. S. R. Healey, Liverpool^
Mr. Isaac Iloldeii, Oakworth,
Mr. W. Mewburn, Banbury,
Mr. John Radmall, London,
The President,
The Ex- President,
Rev. William Arthur,
■ John Bedford,
. Dr. Osborn,
George T. Perks,
Charles Prest,
John Rattenbury,
William Shaw (a),
Gervase Smith,
Treasurer. — W. M'Arthur, Esq., M.P.
Secretary. — Rev. George Maunder.
METROPOLITAN CHAPEL BUILDING FUND.
1. The. Conference cordially adopts the Resolutions of the
Chapel Committee of Review, bearing upon this Fund. (See
Appendix No. III., 1872.)
2. In accordance with a suggestion of the District Committees
of the two London Districts, the Conference repeats its earnest
recommendation, that increased help be given to this Fund, not
only by occasional donations, but also by annual subscriptions and
collections in each Metropolitan Circuit. The Conference also
adopts the proposal of these District Committees, that a ministerial
or lay Secretary be appointed by the June Quarterly Meeting in
each of the Metropolitan Circuits^ with a view to secure more
efficient organization.
3. Sir Francis LycETxand Mr. William M*Arthur,M.P.,
are re-appointed the Treasurers of this Fund ; the Rev. Gervase
Smith, M.A., is re-appointed the General Secretary ; the
Rev. John A. Armstrong and Mr. S. D. Waddy, B.A., are
appointed Secretaries; and Messrs. W. II. Tkounson and
W. T. Whelpton are re-appointed Auditors.
4. The Committee for the next year shall consist of the
President^and the Secretary of the Conference, the ex-President,
the
Rev. William Arthur, M.A.,
George O. Bate,
John Bedford -
Williair
Rev. Walford Green,
Benjamin Gregory,
Thomas Jackson,
Dr. Johson,
• John ' James P. Johnson,
Benja , George W. Giver, B.A.,
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Rev. Dr. Oaborn,
Charles Prest,
Dr. Rigg,
— ' — Daniel Sanderson,
Rev. William Shaw (a),
William O. SimpsoDi
— Robert N. Young;
Mr. H. Avis,
Mr.
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Mr.
Mr. Thomas Chamberlen,
Mr.
Mr. Edward Chambers,
Mr.
Mr. J. Chubb,
Mr.
Mr. John Corderoy,
Mr.
Mr. Robert Davis,
Mr.
Mr. William T. Eastman,
Mr.
Mr. G. Ell,
Mr.
Mr. C. T. Gabriel,
Mr.
Mr. John Gibbs,
Mr.
Mr- Walter Griffith,
Mr.
Mr. S. B. Hodge,
Mr.
Mr. J. B. Ingle,
Mr.
Mr. C. James,
Mr.
Mr. Ellis Jones,
Mr.
Mr. Kettle,
Mr.
Mr. G. M. Kiell,
the Superintendent Ministers of all the Circuits within the
Metropolitan Postal Districts; together with the following
Gentlemen : —
C. Lamplougb,
, George Lidgett, B.A.,
, Longstaff,
A. M*Arthur,
W. Foster Newton,
J. Nickinson,
, W. Pearce,
, James Pocock,
W. W. Pocock,
F. D. Poulter,
, John Radmall,
J. B. Reynolds,
J. Riley,
Mark Sanderson,
Ralph Smith,
W-. O. Smith,
, James E. Vanner ;
together with the Rev. William Edwards and Mr. John Fernley,
members of the General Chapel Committee.
5. The Conference further directs that a Report of the
Metropolitan Chapel Building Fund shall be presented at the
Chapel Committee of Review, and to the Conference.
6. Communications on the, subject of this Fund, together
with all remittances, are to be sent to the Rev. Gervase Smith,
M.A., 13, Leigh-Road^ Highbury Parky London^ N,
CHILDREN'S FUND.
Q. XVI. What are the Resolutions of the Conference respect-
ing the Children's Fund.?
A. 1. That for this year the Circuits are to continue to raise
£6. 10*. per 100 members.
2. That the thanks of the Conference be presented to the
District-Treasurers of the Children's Fund, for their valuable
services during the year; and also to the Rev. Dr. VVaddy and
Mr. William Mewburn, the General Treasurers, and to the
Rev. George Stringer Rowe, the General Secretary, of the
Fund.
3. That the Rev. Dr. Waddy and Mr. William Mewburn
be re-appointed the General Treasurers, and the Rev. G.
Stringer Rowe the General Secretary, of the Children's Fund,
for the ensuing year.
(Remittances arc to be sent to the Rev. Dr. Waddy, Redland^
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Bristol ; and all communications concerning the business of the
Children's Fund, to the Rev. G. Stbinger Rowe, 16, St.
Catherine^ s-P lace, Edinburgh.)
4. The following statement shows the amount to be raised in
each District for the general purposes of the Children's Fund, at
the rate of £6. 10«. per 100 members, according to the forgoing
arrangement : —
No. of Members. £. *. d.
. 13,073 .... 851 10 0
. 14,970 .... 975 0 0
. 11,889 .... 773 10 0
. 6,400 .... 416 0 0
. 6,575 .... 429 0 0
. 6,278 .... 409 10 0
. 5,528 .... 357 10 0
. 3,632 .... 234 0 0
.. 7,692 .... 500 10 0
. 19,081 .... 1,241 10 0
. 5,341 .... 344 10 0
. 10,155 .... 663 0 0
7,334 .... 474 10 0
. 3,691 240 10 0
. 4,082 .... 266 10 0
. 10,459 .... 682 10 0
17.377 .... 1,131 0 0
10,441 .... 676 0 0
14,862 .... 968 10 0
14,744 .... 955 10 0
14,678 .... 955 10 0
18,361 .... 1,196 0 0
17,423 .... 1,1.31 0 0
10,436 .... 676 0 0
13,777 •... 897 0 0
12,896 .... 838 10 0
14,929 .... 968 10 0
13,048 .... 845 0 0
11,333 .... 734 10 0
13.378 .... 871 0 0
4,808 .... 312 0 0
2,776 .... 182 0 0
3,685 .... 240 10 0
Districts.
1 First London
2 Second London
3 Bedford and Northampton . .
4 Kent
5 Norwich and Lynn
6 Oxford
7 Portsmouth
Channel Islands
Devonport
10 Cornwall
11 Exeter
12 Bristol
13 Bath
14 Swansea
15 South Wales
16 North Wales
17 Birmingham and Shrewsbury.
18 Macclesfield
19 Liverpool
20 Mancnester
21 Bolton
22 Halifax and Bradford
23 Leeds
24 Sheffield
25 Nottingham and Derby . . . .
26 Lincoln
27 Hull
28 York
29 Whitby and Darlington . . . .
30 Newcastle
31 Carlisle
32 Isle of Man
33 Edinburgh and Aberdeen . .
HOME-MISSION AND CONTINGENT FUND.
Q. XVII. What are the Resolutions of the Conference in
"^ference to the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund?
A. 1. The Conference receives and adopts the Report of the
3mmittce of Management, and of the Army and Navy Corn-
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mittee, with the exception of one recommendation, which has
been the subject of a separate resolution ; and directs that the
Resolutions passed by the General Committee, and the Army,
etc., Returns, be printed in the Minutes. (See Appendixes,
Nos. IV. and IX, 1872.)
2. The Conference, whilst thankful to Almighty God for the
continued success of our Home-Missionary work, and encouraged
to further efforts, is anxiously concerned that the increasing
necessity of extending our aggressive action on the ungodly
populations in every part of this country cannot be met for the
lack of such an annual income as would enable us to respond to
the many urgent claims for help which are pressed on our attention,
and the rejection or postponement of which involves such a limi-
tation of our evangelistic efforts as is scarcely consistent with our
public professions and our solemn responsibilities.
3. That JBLS the grants from this Fund embrace the partial
sustentation of the feeble Circuits of Methodism, — assistance in
special exigencies to many others, — and also contingent expenses
for the whole Connexion, — the Conference urges its claims on the
systematic contributions of our members and congregations ; and
is of opinion that our aggressive objects should enlist their
prayerful sympathy and obtain their liberal support. The
Conference is further of opinion that the success of Methodism
will be continuously advanced if the young people of our families
and schools be trained to regard themselves as called, from their
youth, to oppose the abounding iniquity of our land by such efforts
as they may be able to make to sustain our Home-Missionary
Fund and assist our Home-Missionary agencies.
4. Public Meetings and Juvenile Home and Fobeign
Missionary Associations. — The Conference rejoices to know
that the Public Meetings held in behalf of our Home Missions
have ministered to the edification and zeal of our people ; that in
some of our leading Circuits a Meeting has been held, during the
year, in every Chapel, with great advantage to the Fund ; and
that, in some other Circuits, where only one Annual Meeting
formerly took place, two or three Meetings have been recently
convened. The Conference is convinced that the multiplication
of these Meetings would be an effective auxiliary means of
quickening the prayerful concern of our Societies and congrega-
tions for the conversion of their neighbours, as well as of their
countrymen at large; rind it strongly recommends that such
Meetings should be held in all our principal Chapels. The
Conference is glad to know, also, that there has been a gratifying
increase in th^ number of Juvenile Home and Foreign Missionary
Associations during the year, and it entertains the hope that these
useful Associations — aiding at once our Home and Foreign
Missions — will be established in all our Circuits.
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The Conference is decidedly of opinion, that wherever sums,
large or small, are collected avowedly for the Foreign or Home
Missions, the whole amount should be remitted to the Treasurers
of these Funds respectively, to be administered under the direction
of their Committees ; and that sums so remitted to the Home-
Mission Fund should entitle a Circuit to favourable consideration,
if it request a grant for any effort within its boundaries which
may be a legitimate object for the application of moneys collected
for Home Missions. (Minutes^ 1863.)
On this subject the following modification has been made : —
In the case of Circuits which are not in a position to ask for the
appointment of a Home-Missionary Minister, and to give the
pledge required, but which feel the necessity of adopting some
plan of Home-Missionary operatiofiSy the subjoined allocation
shall be allowed : —
One-third of the sums received by Juvenile Home and Foreign
Missionary Associations, to be paid to the Funds of the Foreign
Missionary Society, " it being expressly understood that in every
case the contribution to the Foreign Missions shall be at least
equal to what has been presented from Christmas Offering's, on the
average of several preceding years : "
One-third to the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund :
One-third to the Circuit, to be expended in support of local
movements of a directly Home- Missionary character^ under the
direction of the Superintendent, and of a Committee to be
appointed at the December Quarterly Meeting.
In alt other cases the former Minute of the Conference remains
in force.
5. The Conference deems it expedient to reprint the following
Rule from the Minutes of 1797 : —
" That all bills for the support of travelling preachers and
their families, in respect to deficiencies, house-rent, fire, candles,
sickness, travelling expenses, and all other matters of a temporal
kind for their support, for wl)ich the Circuits cannot provide, shall
first meet with the approbation of the Quarterly Meeting, and be
signed by the General Steward of the Circuit,* before they can
be brought to the District Committee."'
6. Home" Mission Kegututions, — Each Home-Missionary
Minister is directed, with the concurrence of the Superintendent
Minister, to forward with his Journal, signed as now by the
Superintendent, to the General Secretary for the information of
the Committee, a copy of the Circuit-Plan ; and a quarterly
statement of the number of full and accredited CJmrch-M embers,
and of persons on trial, in connection with the place or places
specially assigned to him as his Mission District.
7. John Vaxneh, Esq., and the Rev, John W, Gueevks
• 7Vm must now be understood of the Circuit Stewards.
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are re-appointed the Treasurers ; the Rev. Charles Prest, the
General Secretary; and the Rev. Alexander M*Aulay and
the Rev. John Bond, the Secretaries. The Committee, which
shall meet before the next Conference, shall consist of the
President and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-President ;
the Committee of Management ; also, the
Rev. William Andrews,
Robert Bond,
Richard Brown (a),
Joseph Bush,
James Clapham,
Samuel Davies,
George Fletcher,
William Gibson,
Thomas B. Goodwin,
Frederic Greevea,
John Hartley,
■ John Harvard,
Henry Hastling,
. George Hobson,
Pascho Hoskins,
William Hurt,
Isaac Jenkins,
Rev. Michael Johnson,
Hugh Jones (a),-
Henry Kirkland,
— Joseph Lawton,
Thomas Llewellyn,
Dr. Lyth,
James A. Macdonald,
Joshua Mason,
George Maunder,
Jacob Morton,
William T. Radcliffe,
William H. Sargent,
Dr. Scott,
John Tindall,
John Vanes,
Henry W. Williams,
Henry Young ; —
with one Gentleman, being a member of the Wesleyan- Methodist
Society, to be chosen by the lay members of each District Com-
mittee at the next May District Meetings in Great Britain.
8. The Committee of Management, which shall meet regularly
or occasionally during the year, and report its proceedings to the
Committee of the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund, and to
the Conference, shall consist of the President and the Secretary
of the Conference, the Ex-President, the Treasurers, the General
Secretary, and the Secretaries of the Home-Mission and Contin-
gent Fund ; with the ^
Rev. Benjamin Frankland,
— Charles Hay don,
— Dr. Jobson,
Charles H. Kelly,
Thomas Nightingale,
Dt, Osborn,
Dr. Rigg,
William Shaw (a),
Gervase Smith,
William Wilson (d),
Theophilus Woolmer ;
Mr. S. B. Hodge,
Mr. Thomas Knight,
Mr. W. Lamplough,
Mr. George Lidgett, B.A ,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. W. M* Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. W. Foster Newton,
Mr. T. W. Pocock, .
Mr. William W. Pocock,
Mr. T. B. Smithies,
Mr. J. E. Vanner ;—
And, /or the Country, —
Rev. John Bedford,
John H. Beech,
Stephen Cox,
John Farrar,
S. Romilly Hall,
Rev. Joseph Hargreavcs,
William Jackson (a),
John Rattenbury,
Dr. Stamp,
Dr. Waddy ;
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Mr. £. M. Bainbridge, NewcoMile- Mr. May, Bristol,
upon-Tjfjie, Mr. John Meek, Maeclesfield,
Mr. H. W. Blackburn, Horsforth, Mr. William Mewburn, Banbury,
Mr. A. Dugdale, Burnley, Mr. John Napier, Manehetter,
Mr. S. R. Healey, Liveijioof, Mr. J. S. Sutcliffe, Bacup.
Mr. I. Hoyle, Manchester,
All communications on the subject of Home Missions are to be
addressed to the Rev. Charles Prest, Burnt-Ash-Lane, Lee^
London^ S.E.
Remittances are to be sent to the Treasurers, Messrs. Vanner
and G RE eves, 47* Lonsdale Square^ London^ N,
The Conference adopts the Report of the Committee ok
Distribution. (See Appendix, No. V., 1872.)
ARMY AND NAVY COMMITTEE.
The Committee for counsel and direction relative to Wesleyans
in the Army and Royal Navy consists of those members of the
Home-Missionary Committee of Management who reside in
London, with the addition of the Rev. Richard Hardy and the
Rev. R. W. Allen.
.. The Rev. Charles Prest is the Secretary of this Committee.
All communications on subjects relating to Methodism in the
Army or Royal Navy are to be addressed to the Rev. Charles
Est.
HOME-MISSIONARY DEPUTATIONS, 1872-73.
Districts.
First London^
Second London^
Bedford and
Northampton^
Kent^
Norwich and Lynny
Oxford^
Portsmouth^
Channel Islands^
Devonporty
Cornwall J
Exeter^
Bristol^
Bath,
Swansea y
South Wr'
North W
Binning
Shreu
Local arrangements.
Local arrangements.
j- William H. Johnston, Joseph Dixon.
John Gostick.
Benjamin Gregory, George H. Cambum.
Charles H. Kelly.
Robert N. Young.
George S. Weston.
John J. Sargent.
[George Blanchflower, William S.
Caldecott.
John W. Greeves.
John Bond.
Benjamin Frankland, B.A.
William Wilson (d).
Local arrangements,
ocal arrangements.
Uliam O. Simpson, Richard W. Allen.
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Districts.
Macclesfield^ Richard Hardy.
Liverpool^ Marroaduke C. Osborn, George Bowden.
jlf . h I . ^ '^^® General Secretary, William D.
' \ Sarjeant.
Bolton J Alexander M'Aulay.
Halifax and Bradford^'EAvi^xA A. Telfer, Samuel Lees.
Leedsy ~" - -
Sheffield,
Nottingham and
Derby,
Lincoln,
Hull,
York,
Whitby and
Darlington,
Newcastle,
William Gibson, B.A., Joseph Adams.
f The General Secretary, Featherstonc
t Kellett.
) The General Secretary, Thomas Bracken-
j bury.
Joseph Webster.
John Rattenbury, George Scott (b).
Joseph Hargreaves, John W. Greeves.
Carlisle,
Isle of Man,
Edinburgh and
Aberdeen,
I Joseph Bush.
j Richard Hardy, Thomas Bowman Stc
( phenson, B.A.
John F. Moody.
Local arrangements.
I Stephen Cox.
THAMES MISSION.
The Conference directs that the Committee of the Thames, or
Wesleyan Seamen'^s, Mission shall consist of the President and
the Secretary of the Conference, the Missionary Secretaries, the
General Secretary of the Home Missions, the Superintendents of
the London Circuits, the Ministers of the Mission, Dr. Jobson,
Dr. Rigg, the Rev. Gervase Smith, M.A., and the following
Gentlemen : —
Mr. James Archer,
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Captain Bullard,
Mr. W. Day,
Mr. W. T. Eastmon,
Mr. R. Harwin,
Mr. Jackson,
Mr. G. M. Kiell,
Mr. C. Lamplough,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. Alexander M' Arthur,
Mr. W. M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. J. T. Matthews,
Mr. Paddon,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. E. Prest,
Mr. J. Radmal],
Mr. J. Riley,
Captain Trivett,
Captain Williams,
Mr. W. Wood.
All Communications are to be addressed to the R£v. "A'homas
HuLME, Wesleyan Seamen's Chapel-House, Portland- Street,
Commercial-Road, London (E.) ; or to Mu. G. Lidgett,
Treasurer, 9, Billiter-Street, London, E.C.
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WORN-OUT MINISTERS' AND MINISTERS'
WIDOWS' AUXILIARY FUND.
Q. XVIII. What are the Resolutions of the Conference on
the affairs of the Auxiliary Fond ?
A. 1. The Conference adopts the Report and Resolutions of
the Committee, and directs that they be printed in the Minutes.
(See Appendix, No. VI., 1872.)
2. Mb. John Napier, and the Rev. John Rattenbory are
requested to continue m the office of Treasurers; and the Rev.
Henry H. Chettle to continue in that of Secretary.
3. The following persons are appointed the Committee for the
ensuing year ; who shall superintend the general working of this
Fund, and also consider and decide upon such peculiar cases of
affliction or distress, among the Supernumerary Ministers or
Ministers' Widows, as may be recommended by the . District
Committees for special and occasional relief: —
The President and the Secretary of the Conference, the Ex-
President, the Treasurers and the Secretary of the Fund ; and the
Rev. William Arthur,
John Bedford,
John Farrar,
Mr. H.J. Atkinson. /Til//,
Mr. £. M. Bainbridxe, Newcastle^
Mr. James Barlow, Button^
John Hall, Mr. William Brock, Exeter^
Charles Haydon, Mr. James S. Budgett, London^
Dr. Jobson, Mr. John Chubb, ditto,
John Lomas, Mr. James Heald, Stockport,
Dr. Osborn, Mr. Isaac Holden, Oakworth,
— Charles Prest, Mr. William M* Arthur, M.R,Z(;«r/o/i,
Dr. Scott, Mr. John Radmall, ditto,
Dr. Stamp; Mr. George Smith, Leeds.
The Irish Representatives are authorised to be present.
N.B. (1.) Should any member of this Committee be unable to
attend the Meeting on Thursday, July 24th, prior to the
assembling of the next Conference, early notice should be sent
to the President, who has authority to appoint a substitute.
(2.) The Superintendents are requested to obtain the private
Subscriptions in the month of May or June ; and to send the
lists to the Rev. Henry H. Chettlk, Woodhouse-Grove,
Apperley-Bridge^ near Leedsy and pay the Subscriptions to their
respective Financial Secretaries.
(3.) The Circuit Treasurers are requested to close their
accounts with the Class-Leaders, not later than Christmas, and to
present their statement to the Christmas Quarterly Meeting.
The District Treasurers are requested to remit the contributions
from the classes, as soon as possible^ to the Hev. John Rattex-
BURY, y-'**' — *- — », and to close their accounts not later than
•e M cting.
4. resolves that, in future, all Ministers,
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whether members of the Methodist Preachers' Annuitant Society or
not, shall be equally entitled to the benefit of the Auxiliary Fund.
WESLEYAN THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTION.
Q. XIX. What are the Resolutions of the Conference with
regard to the Wesleyan Theological Institution?
A. 1. The Conference receives and adopts the Resolutions
passed at the Committee of Review, held on Saturday, July
27th, I872 ; and directs that they be printed in the Minutes.
(See Appendix, No. -VII., I872.)
2. Mr. James S. Budgett and the Rev. John Farrar are
re-appointed the General Treasurers ; the Rev. Mabmaduke C.
OsBORN is re-appointed the General Secretary; Messrs. Thomas
Knight and John Dodson are re-appointed the Treasurers of
the Richmond Branch ; Messrs. George Marsden and John
Napier are re-appointed the Treasurers of the Didsbury Branch ;
and Messrs. Henry Mitchell and Henry W. Blackburn
are re-appointed the Treasurers of the Headingley Branch.
The Rkv. William Gibson, B.A., is appointed the Secretary
of the Richmond Branch; the Rev. Frederick W. Mac-
noNALD is re-appointed the Secretary of the Didsbury Branch ;
and the Rev. John H, Lord is re-appointed th^ Secretary of the
Headindey Branch.
3. The General Committee of the Theological Institution
for the ensuinff year shall consist of the President and the
Secretary of the Conference; the Ex- President ; the General
and the Local Treasurers ; the General Secretary ; the Local
Secretaries ;
Rev. William Arthur,
John Bedford,
George Bowden,
William B. Boyce,
Alfred J. French,
John D. Geden,
S. Romilly Hall,
Charles Hay don,
Benjamin Hellier,
Thomas Jackson,
William Jackson (4),
John Lomas,
William F. Moullon,
Dr. Osborn,
William B. Pope,
John Rattenbury,
Dr. Rigg,
Daniel Sanderson,
William Shaw (a),
Gervase Smith,
Dr. Stamp,
Dr.Waddy;
Mr. Joseph Agar, Yorky
Mr. H.J. Atkinson, ^k/Z,
Mr. £mmer8on M. iiainbridge,
NewcaHle-upon- Tyne.
Mr. William H. Budgett, Brislot,
Mr. T. Percival Bunting, London^
Mr. Skelton Cole, Sheffieli,
Mr. Thomas Davis, fVest-Bramwich,
Mr. Nicholas Dpwning, Penzance,
Mr. John Feniley, Soulhportf
Mr. Richard Haworth, Manchester,
Mr. Elkanah Healey, Liverpool^
Mr. Isaac Hoi den, OakworUi,
Mr. Isaac Hoyle, Manchester,
Mr. Isaac Jenks, Wolverhampton,
Mr. W. Lomas Joy, Leeds^
Mr. William Litherland, Liverpool,
Sir Francis Lycett, London,
Mr. Alexander M* Arthur, tUtto,
Mr. Thomas F. C. May, Bristol,
Mr. Thomas W. Pocock, London,
Mr. J. T. Rawsthorne, Dewsbury,
Mr. Benjamin R. Vickers, Leeds.
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The Rev. Charles Prest, the Rev. Db. Jobson, and Mi
John Chubb, are requested to act as Aaditors ; and shall 'j i
such, be Members of the General Committee. '
4. The Local Committee of Makagement for ;l:
Richmond Branch of the Institution shall consist of the Ceo-
mittee of the Wesleyan-Methodist Missionary Society, tk
Local Treasurers, the Local Secretary, and Messrs. Willija
Day, Thomas Pocock, and Sir Francis Lycett.
5. The Local Committee of Management for the D»(t-
bury Branch of the Institution shall consist of the Presidet.
and the Secretary of the Conference; the E x- President ; tbt
General Treasurers ; the General Secretary ; the Loa
Treasurers ; the Local Secretary ; the Didsbury House-Governo?
and Tutors ; with the following Ministers and Gentlemen :—
Mr. Eli Atkin,
Mr. John Bardaley,
Mr. Thomas Barker,
Mr. James Barlow,
Rev. John Bedford,
Mr. Ralph B. Brierley,
Rev. James Chalmers,
Rev. John W. Close,
Mr. Thomas Davis,
Rev. William Edwards,
Rev. Joseph Exell,
Mr. John Femley,
Rev. George Fletcher,
Rev. George Follows,
Rev. Richard Green,
Rev. Joseph Hargreaves,
Rev. Henry M. Harvard,
Rev. Henrv Hastling,
Mr. John Hatfield,
Mr. Richard Haworth,
Mr. James Heald,
Mr. Samuel R. Healey,
Rev. William Hirst,
Mr. William Holland,
Mr. John HorsfaJ],
Mr. Edward Hoyle,
Mr. Isaac Hoyle,
Rev. Ebeneser E. Jenkins,
Mr. John Meek,
Mr. Thomas Oliver,
Mr. H. H. Parkes,
Rev. Henry Pollinger,
Rev. Marshall Randies,
Mr. J. Fishwick Stead,
Mr. John L. Taylor,
Mr. Samuel Turnbull,
Dr. Turner,
Rev. William J. Tweddle,
Rev. Anthony Ward,
Rev. Samuel Wilkinson,
Rev. William Williams (a).
Professor Williamson,
Mr. M. Bateson Wood,
Dr. Peter Wood.
.6. The Local Committee of Management for the
Headingley Branch of the Institution shall consist of the
President and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-Presi-
dent ; the General Treasurers ; the Local Treasurers ; the Local
Secretary; the Theological and Classical Tutors; with the
following Ministers and Gentlemen : —
Mr. Joseph Agar,
Mr. John Blackburn,
Rev. John Bonser,
Rev. Willson Brailsford,
Mr. Thomas Brearley,
Mr. George Brooke,
Mr. Burrows,
Rev. Henry H. Chettle,
Rev. James Clapham,
I Mr. Skelton Cole,
Rev. Robert Cooke,
I Mr. George J. Cooper,
Mr. Thomas Dewhirst, jun.,
I Mr. Henry Edmunds,
Rev. Thomas B. Goodwin,
Rev. John Hartley,
Rev. Joseph Heaton,
Mr. Edward H olden,
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Mr. Isaac Holden,
Mr. William HudUo,
Mr. Samuel Ingham.
?,*'• Elijah Jackson,
Mr. W. Glover Joy,
Mr. W. Loma, Joy
Mr. R p. Mortimi;.
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Rev. George Rowe,
Mr. Alfred Sharp,
Mr. George Smith,
Rev. Henry J. Staley,
Rev. Dr. Stamp,
Mr. Joseph Thackray,
Mr. William H. Townend,
Rev. William Tyson,
Mr. Benjamin R. Vickera,
Rev. James R. Webb,
Rev. George £. Young.
Mr. WiUiam Peel,
Mr. Rawsthorne,
Hev. Henry Ricbardson,
Key. Edward J. Robinson,
7- The Committee for the Special Examination of Candidates
for our Ministry shall consist of the President and the Secretary
of the Conference, the Ex-President, the Tutors and Governors
of the three Branches of the Theological Institution, the Mis-
sionary Secretaries, the General Secretary, and such other
^3^^ters as may be selected from their own number by the
District Committees of the two London Districts. The Rev,
John Clulow, the Rev. George W. Olver, B.A., and the
Rev, George O. Bate, are the Secretaries of this Committee.
8. The Committee of Review for the Wesleyan Theological
Institution shall meet in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on the Saturday
preceding the next Conference ; and, in addition to the Com-
mittees above named, shall consist of the following persons ;
viz., —
Rev. Thomas Brookes,
Joseph Bush,
James Clapham,
Joshua Mason,
George Stringer Rowe,
Dr. Scott;
Mr. Boaz Bloomer, jun., Pelsaflf
Mr. John Clapham, Manchester,
Mr. John Cooper, dktOf
Mr. J. B. Falconar, Newetude'upon-
Tyne,
Mr. G. D. Mease, Souih-ShieUU,
Mr. Squance, Sunderland;
with those Gentlemen who may be chosen by the lay members of
the District Committees, at the May District Meetings in Great
Britain, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund Committee, preparatory to the Conference.
9. The Rev. John Lomas having, after the commencement
of the Conference, intimated his wish to retire from the office of
Theological Tutor at the Conference of 1873, the Conference,
while deeming it very desirable that Mr. Lomas should, if
convenient to himself^, serve two years longer, regarded it as
expedient to nominate his successor, and accordingly designated
the Rev. John Dury Geden to that office, when it shall
become vacant.
EDUCATIOxN.
Q. XX. What are the Resolutions of the Conference on the
subject of Wesleyan Education ?
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A. 1. The Conference adopts the Report and Resolutions of
the Meeting of the General Education Committee of Review,
held in London, on Friday, July 26th, 1872; and directs that
they be printed in the Minutes. (See Appendix, No. VIII.,
1872.)
2. The Conference learns with thankfulness that during the
past year there has been an increase of 71 Sunday Schools, and
15,971 Sunday-scholars ; it is also gratified to know that 1 13
Circuit Sunday-School Unions arc in operation, and expresses its
judgment that the formation of such Unions in all Circuits is
highly desirable. It is also glad to know that there has been an
increase of 21 Day Schools and 15,640 Day-scholars.
3. The Conference is pleased to learn that the " Southlands ""
College, at Battersea, has been successfully opened for training
Female Students as School-mistresses, and that the College at
Westminster is now occupied by Male Students in training for
Schoolmasters.
4. The Conference trusts that the income of the Education
Fund will be so enlarged that, after all annual expenditure is
met, a balance will remain to be appropriated, year by year, to the
reduction of the debt.
5. The Conference directs that the Annual Examination of
Pupil-Teachers in Religious Knowledge shall be held on the first
Saturday in March, 1873 ; that the Questions shall be prepared
by the General Committee ; that the Examination shall be held,
either in the several Circuits by the Superintendent Ministers or
their Colleagues, or at suitable places for Central District
Examinations, as may be determined by the September District
Meetings, and agreed to by the respective School Committees ;
and that the written answers shall be forwarded to the General
Secretary, and shall be valued by a Central Board of Examiners
to be elected by the General Committee. The Conference further
recommends that, in connection with Central Examinations,
Meetings of Teachers and Pupil-Teachers be held under the
direction of the Chairman of the District and the District
Educational Secretary.
6. The Conference learns with satisfaction that the New
Chapel at Westminster has been opened with success ; it recog-
nises the importance of obtaining without further delay the
amount yet needed to defray the entire cost ; and requests and
authorises the Rev. Gervase Smith, M.A., Secretary of the
Metropolitan Chapel Building Committee, to obtain the necessary
contributions.
7. The Conference refers the whole question of Primary
Education to a Committee to meet before the assembling of
Parliamen' -'mittee shall consist of the Committees of
^ ' 'lege V, the Education Committee^ with a
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Minister and a Layman from each District, who shall be elected,
by ballot, by the joint vote of the Ministers and Laymen, at
the Financial District Meetings in September. The Conference
further empowers that Committee to take action in reference to
any intended legislation on the question.
8. The Conference directs that the Education Schedules,
having been duly filled up and presented to the March Quarterly
Meetings, shall be sent by the Superintendents to the Education
Secretary of the District, not later than April 10th.
9. The Rev. J. Clulow is appointed to act under the direc-
tion of the Education Committee in the Visitation and Inspection
of Day and Sunday Schools.
10. Mr. Isaac Hoylb is appointed one of the Treasurers;
the Rev. Theophilus Woolmer is re-appointed one of the
Treasurers ; and the Rev. George Osborn Bate is re-appointed
the Secretary.
N.B. All communications on Education Affairs are to be
addressed to the Rev. G. O. Rate, Wealeyan Training College^
Horseferry-Road, Westminster^ S.\V.
11. The Education Committee shall consist of the following
persons; viz., — the President and the Secretary of the Con-
ference; the Ex- President ; the Treasurers and the Secretary of
the Committee; the Principals of the two Branches of the
Normal Institution, and the Visitor of Day and Sunday Schools ; —
Rev. William Arthur,
George Bowden,
Samuel Coley,
William H. Comfortb,
Benjamin Frankland,
John W. Greeves,
Benjamin Gregory,
John Hall,
Charles Haydon,
Dr. Jobson,
Thomas M*Cullagh,
George Maunder,
Thomas Nightingale,
Dr. Osborn,
John C. Pengelly,
— Charles Prest,
William Shaw (a),
John V. B. Shrewsbury,
— ^ William O. Simpson,
Gervase Smith,
■ T. Bowman Stephenson,
John Walton,
James J. Wray,
Robert N. Young ;
Mr. H. Avis,
Mr. S. Buckland,
Mr. James S. Budge tt,
Mr. T. P. Bunting,
Mr. John Chubb,
Mr. W. T. Eastman,
Mr, J. W. Gabriel,
Mr. T. Farmer Hall,
Mr. J. B. Ingle,
Mr. R. B. Jackson,
Mr. G. M. Riell,
Mr. W. Lamplough,
Mr. George Lidgett, B.A.,
Mr. F. Longstaff,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr. Alexander M'Arthur,
Mr. William M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. W. Foster Newton,
Mr. J. B. Reynolds,
Mr. J. Riley,
Mr. W. Vanner,
Mr. Greaves Walker,
Mr. W. T. Whelpton,
Mr. W. L. Williams;—
Rev. John Bedford,
— ^ Joseph Bush,
And, for the Country ^^-r-
I Rev. Henry H. Chettle,
I John Farrar,
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Rev. Frederic Greeves,
James Grose,
S. Romilly Hall,
Joseph Hargreaves,
John Harvard,
Henry W. Holland,
Pascho Hoskins,
Ebenezer E. Jenkins,
Thomas Llewellyn,
Alexander M'AuIay,
•^— John M*Kenny,
William B. Pope,
William T. Radcliffe,
John Rattenbury,
G. Stringer Rowe,
Dr. Scott,
Dr. Stamp,
Dr. Waddy,
Henry W. Williams ;
Mr. Henry J. Atkinson, Hull^
Mr. G. Bainbridge, Lmeoln^
Mr. Thomas Briggs, Satford,
Mr. W. Brock, Exeter,
Mr. W. H. Budgett, Brutd,
Mr. Falcon ar, MewcastU-upon-Tyne,
Mr. John YexvXey^Sovthpirty
Mr. H. H. Fowler, Wolver/unnptonf
Mr. J. Hartley, diUo,
Mr. R. Ha worth, MancheiUr,
Mr. T. Hazlehurst, Runcorn^
Mr. James Heald, Stoekpori^
Mr. George Knowles, BoUon,
Mr. J. H. Mason, Newbury,
Mr. W. D. Mathews, Penzance,
Mr. H. Mitchell, Bradford,
Mr. W. Monkhouse, York,
Mr. T. Pethick, Brittol,
Mr. Thomas W. Pocock, Egham,
Mr. W. W. Pocock, GuUdford,
Dr. Sandwith, Sheffield,
Mr. George Smith, Leedt,
Mr. S. H. Smith, Sheffield,
12. The Ministers and Laymen who may be elected by the
District Committees in September to attend the Special Meeting
for the consideration of the Education question, in accordance with
the foregoing resolution of the Conference, (pp. 64?0, 641,) are in-
vited to attend the Meeting of the Education Committee of Review
to be held in Newcastle, on Friday, July 25th, 1873 : — also thirty
Gentlemen to be selected by the Education Committee from
among annual Subscribers to the Education Fund in the Newcastle,
Whitby and Darlington, Carlisle, and York Districts ; together
with those Gentlemen who may be chosen by the Lay members of
the District Committees, at the May District Meetings in Great
Britain, to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund Committee, preparatory to the Conference.
13. The Conference directs all who are contemplating the
erection or alteration of premises, for the establishment of new
Schools, to communicate with the Education Committee, for the
purpose of receiving counsel as to the general eligibility of their
projected undertakings, and the adaptation of the premises to the
system of instruction designed to be adopted.
1 4. The Conference strongly recommends that before any steps
are taken for the transfer of any Wesleyan Day School to a
School Board, information of the proposal to transfer it be sent to
the Secretary of the Education Committee, in order that such
counsel may be given as may appear to be desirable ; also, that
before any agreement is signed either for the transfer of a
Wesleyan Day School, or for the lease or letting of any School-
premises to a School Board, a Draft of the said agreement be
forward^'' *'" *^'" Secretaries of the Chapel Committee, in order
that f' ^e in any legal questions which may affect
-ithei ■? or the Education Act.
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RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE OF THE LORD'S DAY.
Q. XXI. What are the Resolutions of the Conference on
receiving the Report of the Lobd's-Day Committee ?
A. L The Conference has heard with interest, and adopts, the
Report of the Sabbath Committee which has now been presented.
Convinced of the pre-eminent importance of a due observance of
the Lord'^s Day to the prosperity of the Church, and the welfare
of the nation, the Conference urges the necessity of keeping before
our congregations its Divine institution and universal obligation ;
and recommends that in the public ministration of the Word, and
in pastoral visitation, the claims of the Sabbath be frequently and
clearly set forth,
2. In the presence of so many public and established forms of
Sabbath desecration, and with distinct and organized associations
in active work yet further to extend this desecration, the Conference
regards it as the solemn duty of the friends of religion and
morality to exercise special vigilance and activity in defending the
Divine institution of the Lord's Day from all attacks, whether
insidious or open, which may be directed against it ; and it further
recommends the Methodist people to use all legitimate means to
promote such legislation as snail tend to the better observance and
due sanctiiication of God's holy day.
3. The thanks of the Conference are presented to the Rev.
George MAUNOEa and the Rev. John Baker, M.A., for their
valuable services during the past year, and they are re-appointed
the Secretaries of the Lord^s-Day Committee for the ensuing
year.
The following Ministers and Gentlemen shall be the Committee
for the next year: — The President and the Secretary of the
Conference ; the Ex-President ; the Secretaries,
Rev. W. O. Booth,
George Bowden,
Benjamin Gregory,
John Hall,
Charles Haydon,
Thomas Hulme,
Samuel Lord,
Thomas M*Cullagh,
Dr. Oshorn,
Dr. Rigg,
Dr. Rule,
William Shaw (a),
J. V. B. Shrewsbury,
John Walton ;
Mr. H. J. Atkinson,
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Mr. J. B. Ingle,
Mr. W. R. James,
Mr. N. Learoyd,
Mr. George Lidgett, B.A.,
Sir Francis Lycett,
Mr^ Alexander M' Arthur,
Mr. William M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. C. H. Oliver,
Mr. William Pearce,
Mr. W. W. Pocock,
Mr. C. Poulton,
Mr.T. B. Smithies;—
And, ftyr the Countryy —
Rev. Frederick W. Briggs, [ Rev. John Harvard,
James Clapham, Featherstone Kellett,
-r— Joseph Hargreaves, I John Lomas,
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Rev. Alexander M'Aulay,
John H. Norton,
-^ — Joaiah Pearson,
E. J. Robinson,
Dr. Scott,
George Scott (b),
Henry W. Williams,
John S. Workman ;
Mr. Agar, York.
Mr. £. M. Bainbridge, Neufcoitle,
Mr. G. Carter, Darlington,
Mr. Joseph Edge, Burdemj
Mr. G. B. Falconar, Newcastle,
Mr. John Meek, Maedesfield,
Mr. William Mewbum, Banbury,
Mr. J. Napier, Manchester,
Mr. Thomas Oliver, BoUmffion,
Mr. W. C. Oliver, £tto,
Mr. George Sizer, Great Bentley,
Colchester,
Mr. S. H. Smith, Sheffield,
Mr. W. Farrar Smith, Leeds,
Mr. Squance, SunderUuuL
4. The following are a Sub-Committee, to act on emergencies :
— The President and the Secretary of the Conference ; the Ex-
President ; the Secretaries of this Committee ;
Rev. Benjamin Gregory,
Thomas M*CuUagh,
Dr. Osborn,
Dr. Rigg,
WilUam Shaw (a),
John V. B. Shrewsbury;
Mr. J. S. Budgett,
Mr. N. Learoyd,
Mr. George Lidgett, B.A.,
Mr. Alexander M'Arthur,
Mr. William M'Arthur, M.P.,
Mr. T. B. Smithies.
EXAMINATION OF PREACHERS ON TRIAL.
Q. XXII. What directions does the Conference give con-
cerning the Annual Examination of Preachers on Trial ?
A. 1. The Conference directs that all Preachers on Trial shall
undergo a written Examination, year by year, at the Annual
District Meeting : the Examiners to be appointed at the Financial
District Meeting. The tabulated results of the Examination are
to be recorded in the District Minutes.
2. The following are the subjects of Examination for 'the year
1872—73; viz.,—
(1.) For Preachers in the first year of trial : —
i. Pearson on the Creed. Article II.
ii. Garbett's « God's Word Written.""
iii. The Acts of the Apostles,
iv. In Greek, St. John xviii. — xxi.
(2.) For those in the second year : —
i. Wesley's Notes on Romans and Galatians.
ii. Pearson on the Creed. Article VIII.
iii. Oosterzee's Lectures on St. John's Gospel,
iv. St. Luke's Gospel.
v. In Greek, Acts vii. — xii.
vi. Ip " ' Malachi,
(3.) For
i.. ^
^ year : —
\ Part IL, ch. x, — ^xvi.
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ii. Rev. Daniel Moore's " Thoughts on Preaching/^
iii. Butler's Analogy. Part I.
iv. Exodus.
V. In Greek, St. James.
VL. In Hebrew, Jonah.
(4.) For those in the fourth year : —
i. Wesley's Sermons, i. — xxx.
ii. Rev. T. Jackson's ** Institutions of Christianity."
iii. Butler's Analogy. Part II.
iv. Daniel.
V. In Greek, Ephesians.
vi. In Hebrew, Isaiah xl, — xlii.
3. The following are the subjects of Examination for the year
1873—4; viz.,—
(1.) For Preachers in the first year of trial : —
i. Pearson on the Creed. Article II.
ii. Paley's Horse Paulinse (Birks's Edition),
iii. The Acts of the Apostles,
iv. In Greek, St. John's Gospel, v. — vii.
(2.) For those in the second year : —
i. Rev. H. W. Williams on the Epistle to the Hebrews,
ii. Fernley Lecture. By Rev. George Osborn, D.D.
iii. Westcott's " Bible in the Church."
iv. St. Matthew^s Gospel.
V. In Greek, Acts xlii. — xviii.
vi. In Hebrew, 1 Samuel i. — iv.
(3.) For those in the third year :—
i. Wesley's Sermons, i. — xxx.
ii. Fernley Lecture. By Rev. W. B. Pope,
iii. Butler's Analogy. Part I.
iv. Deuteronomy.
V. Lightfoot on Galatians.
vi. In Hebrew, Psalms cxxi. — cxxx.
(4.) For those in the fourth year : —
i. Broadus's Homiletics (Nisbet).
ii. Rev. T, Jackson's ** Institutions of Christianity."
iii. Butler's Analogy. Part II.
iv. St. John's Gospel.
V. In Greek, 1 Timothy.
vi. In Hebrew, Isaiah Hi. — Iv.
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4. All who read Greek and Hebrew are required to take the
subjects given in these languages, but those who take the subject^
in both languages are exempted iroin the examination in tbe
Books of Scripture in the English Version.
5. The Rkv. Benjamin HELLiERis re-appoioted the Secretarr
of the Committee to prepare Examination-Papers, Schedules, etc.,
and communications are to be addressed to him at the Theoiogicnl
Institution^ Headingley^ Leeds, The names of the Examiners
for the several Districts are to be forwarded to Mr. Hellier
immediately upon their appointment, by the Financial Secretaries.
ITINERANT METHODIST PREACHERS"
ANNUITANT SOCIETY.
Treasurers, — Rev, John Farrar, Rev. Samuel D. Waddy,
D.D., Rev. Frederick J. Jobson, D.D., Rev. William
Arthur, M.A.
Steward. — Rev, Charles Haydon, 44, Guilford-Stree*',
Russell'Square^ London^ W.C.
Secretary. — Rev. Peter C. Horton, 10, Jame^-Stred.
Birkenhead,
Auditors. — Rev. William W. Stamp, D.D., Rkv. Georgl
OsBORN, D.D., Rev. George T. Perks, M A.
Donations and Legacies should be sent to the R£V. Di.
JoBsoN, 21, Highbury- Place^ London^ N.
Marriage Premiums are to be paid to the Steward, the Rev.
Charles Haydon, 44, Guilford-Street, Russell-Square^ W.C,
Subscriptions are to be paid, through the Financial Secretaries
of Districts, during the first week of the Conference. Arrears
are to be remitted to the Secretary, the Rev. Peter C. Horton,
Birkenhead.
The Annuities are paid by the Rev. Charles Haydok.
The Thanks of the Conference are respectfully presented to the
following persons for their acceptable Donations to the funds of
the Society, viz., — A Friend, " Of Thine own have I given
Thee,'' by Rev. B. S., £10; Mr. Farrar, Higher-Broughton,
Manchester, £10 ; The Trustees of an Investment Fund, for the
benefit of the late Mr. Charles Richardson, and his Widow,
now deceased, viz., — Messrs. F. Sowerby, J. Hobson, W. Coates,
J. Coatsworth, J. B. Riggall, and J. Bygott, £400 ; a Friend,
by Dr. Jobson, £100; a Lady, on Annuity, by C. B., £1^000;
Rev. W. Moister, £5. 5s. 6d. ; and the Methodist Newspaper
Company, by Rev. G. T. Perks, M.A., £50.
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RECENT DEPUTATION TO THE GENERAL CON-
FERENCE OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES.
The Conference has heard with deep interest the account which
its beloved President has given of his mission, in company with
the Rev, Dr. Punshon, to the General Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States, and of his
visit to the Canada Conference. It presents to him its sincere
thanks for the cheerful readiness with which, at the request of its
late President, he undertook, at a very short notice, this important
service, which personal and domestic aiSiction rendered it impos-
sible for the Ministers originally designated to it to accomplish ;
and for the able and acceptable manner in which he fulfilled the
duties which devolved upon him. It desires to offer its devout
thanksgivings to Almighty God for preserving his life and health,
and bringing him back in safety. And it cherishes the hope that
this fraternal intercourse between this Connexion and the Methodist
Churches of the American Continent will contribute to the
increase of mutual esteem and love, and to the extension of the
Redeemer's kingdom.
AUXILIARY HOME-MISSION WORK IN THE
METROPOLIS.
The Conference receives the Report of the Metropolitan
Home-Missionary Committee, and directs that a special session of
that Committee be held, for the purpose of carefully revising the
Rules and Regulations approved by the last Conference for
carrying on this work, and gives power to the Committee to act
upon the Rules as thus revised till the next Conference, provided
that Rule XV., so far as it is applicable to any such revision, be
observed, and directs that the Rules as thus revised be laid before
the next Conference.
CHILDREN'S HOME.
1. The Conference receives the Report of the Children's Home
presented by the Rev. T. Bowman Stephenson, B.A., and
repeats its resolution of last year, viz. :—
Considering the great number of children who are deprived of
suitable guardianship by the death, or vice, or extreme poverty,
of their parents, so that they «re only too likely to fall into
criminal ways, and that many of these have a special claim upon
the practical sympathy of Methodists ; the Conference recognises
the establishment of the Children's Home, and commends the
undertaking to the support of the Christian public, with the
understanding that of the Committee of Management at least one
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half shall be members of the General'Education Committee, and
that a report of the proceedings of this Committee be made, from
time to time, to the General Education Committee and the
Conference.
2. The Conference is gratified to learn that Mb. James
Barlow has notified his intention to present a farm of about one
hundred and twenty acres, near Bolton, for the purppses of the
Children's Home, and that a deed is in preparation which is
desired to secure the permanent use of this farm to the
Institution.
METHODISM IN FRANCE.
The Conference is glad to learn that the application on behalf
of French Methodism, which was sanctioned by the last Con-
ference, has been responded to by a considerable number of
Circuits, as well as by private fnends, and that the sum of
£3,500 has been collected and paid. As, however, there are still
some Circuits willing to help our cause in France, in which as yet
no opportunity has been found for making collections, the Con-
ference consents to the request which has been made by the
Representatives of the French Conference, that, for the next year
only, it may remain open to any of those Circuits to make such
collections, provided that the consent of their respective Quarterly
Meetings be obtained ; and the Conference hopes that, as far as
possible, collections may be made in all those Circuits.
EXTENSION OF METHODISM IN GREAT
BRITAIN.
The Conference appoints the following persons a Committee to
consider a proposal originated by Sir Francis Lycett and
Mr. Mewburn, to raise, by vigorous effort, a contribution, to be
continued for some years, to promote the extension of our work in
this kingdom, by increasing the funds at the disposal of the Home-
Mission and Contingent Fund Committee, of the General Chapel
Committee, and of the Committee of the Theological Institution ;
viz., the President and the Secretary of the Conference, the Ex-
President, the Rev. Charles Prest and J. W. Greeves, and
Mr. John Vanner ; the Rev. John Bedford and W. Edwards,
and Mr. John Fernley; the Rev. John Farrar and
M. C. OsDORN, and Mr. J. S. Budgett; with Sir Francis
Lycett and Mr. W. Mewbdrn, and such other persons as the
President may add. Should the President deem it expedient,
after the preliminary consideration of this subject by this Com-
mittee, he is empowered to nominate and convene a larger
Committee, to consider the proposed plan during the year, and
report to the next Conference.
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DEMANDS OF THE ROMAN-CATHOLIC BISHOPS
IN IRELAND ON NATIONAL EDUCATION.
In view of the demands lately put forth in regard to National
Education by the* Roman-Catholic Bishops of Ireland, the
Conference resolves to use every legitimate means in its power to
oppose these demands, as contrary not only to every interest of
Protestant Christianity, but also to the principles of civil and
religious liberty,
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ACTS.
The Conference presented a Memorial to the First Lord of the
Treasury, on the subject of these Acts, a copy of which is given in
a subsequent page of the Minutes of this year. To this Memorial
a courteous reply was received.
The Conference also referred the subject to the attention of
the Committee of Exigency, empowering them to take such action
during the year as they might consider most likely to promote the
repeal of these Acts. The Conference further authorised that
Committee to add to their number for the consideration of this
subject, if they should deem it expedient.
INSURANCE OF PROPERTY HELD IN TRUST
FOR CONNEXIONAL PURPOSES FROM FIRE.
1. The Conference is glad to learn that a Limited Liability
Company has been formed for the Insurance of Connexional
Trust Property, the profits of which are to be applied, first, to the
increase of the Worn-out Ministers' and Ministers' Widows'
Auxiliary Fund ; and secondly, for the benefit of the Chapel-
Trusts insuring with the Company.
2. The Conference again commends the Wesleyan-Methodist
Trust Assurance Company to the hearty support of the Ministers
and Trustees of the Connexion, and hopes that the generous
scheme will be very successful.
3. The Conference directs that the formation of this Company
be specially notified to the next Financial District Meetings, and
that its Connexional purposes and advantages be explained and
commended by the Financial District Meetingi
of Connexional property generally.
UNITED KINGDOM ALLIA
In reply to a Memorial from the Executiv
United Kingdom Alliance, the Conference re-
ciples embodied in its Resolution of 1870.
ASSISTANCE TO MINISTERS V
TRAVELLED FORTY YEARS AND
It is resolved that when the Conference wish<
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full work of the ministry brethren who have travelled forty years
and upwards, and who must otherwise become Supernumeraries,
an assistant may be appointed, whose support shall be provided
for as follows : viz.,— one-third by the Minister so assisted, or by
the Circuit to which he is appointed ; one-third by the Auxiliary
Fund ; and one-third by the Home-Mission and Contingent
Fund, except in those cases in which the Conference shall decide
that the whole expense shall be paid out of the last-named Fund ;
and that the expense shall be calculated so as to include the reserve.
RESOLUTIONS AFFECTING CHAIRMEN OF DIS-
TRICTS AND SUPERINTENDENTS OF CIRCUITS.
The Conference adopts the two following resolutions : viz., —
1. That except in cases expressly provided for by the Con-
ference, viz., the Circuit Quarterly Meeting and the Special
Circuit Meeting, the Chairman of the District ought not so far
to set aside the office and responsibility of the Superintendent of
a Circuit, as to take the chair at any meeting for the administra-
tion of discipline in any Circuit other than his own, unless a
District Committee, in special circumstances, otherwise direct.
2. That, even in such special circumstances, unless a District
Committee otherwise direct, the Superintendent should be respon-
sible for administering, after consultation with the Chairman and
his own Colleagues, any measures of discipline which may be
deemed necessary.
RE-ARRANGEMENT OF DISTRICTS.
1. The Conference resolves that the Plan for the re-arrange-
ment of Districts, which has been prepared by a Committee
during the past year, shall be submitted to the Financial District
Meetings, each of which may, if it deem it expedient, appoint a
Sub-Committee to consider the Plan, as aifecting that District
and its neighbourhood, and report thereon to the Annual District
Meeting. The resolutions of the Annual District Meetings on
this subject shall be forwarded to a mixed Committee, consisting
of the members of the Committee appointed by the Conference
of I87I to consider the subject, the Chairmen of Districts, and
the Gentlemen chosen by the lay members of the May District
Meetings to attend the Annual Meeting of the Home-Mission
and Contingent Fund Committee, preparatory to the Conference :
which Committee shall report to the next Conference.
2. The Rev. Geobge Bowden is appointed to issue copies
of the Plan ** the several Financial District Meet-
ings; and ^ receive all communications on the
subject fron ict Meetings, and, under the direc-
tion of the ^ene any meeting in relation to it
which may during the year.
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APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS TO CIRCUITS
IN THE SAME TOWN.
The Conference refers the suggestion which has been made to
it, that it is inexpedient, in the present state of English Metho-
dism, to continue to act upon the usage which has precluded the
appointment of any Minister to labour in the same town for
more than six years together, to the consideration of the District
Committees in May, during the presence of the Lay-Members of
those Committees.
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTIONS.
1. Thanks to the retiring President, — Resolved unanimously,
That the respectful and affectionate thanks of the Conference are
due, and are hereby presented, to its late President, the Rev.
John H. James, D.D., for his faithful, judicious, and efTective
discharge of his official duties, both during the Session of the
last Conference and throughout the year.
2. Thanks to the Secretary. — Resolved unanimouslv, That
the cordial thanks of the Conference be presented to the Rev.
Luke H. Wiseman, M.A., for his able and acceptable services
as the Secretary of the Conference.
3. The Eof- Presidents Official Sermon. — Resolved unani-
mously. That the cordial thanks of the Conference be presented
to the Ex-President, the Rev. Dr. James, for the able, interest-
ing, and lucid Discourse which he delivered in the City-Road
Chapel, on Sunday morning, August 4th, and that he be requested
to publish it.
4. The Presidents Sermon, — Resolved unanimously. That
the cordial thanks of the Conference be presented to the Presi-
dent, the Rev. Luk£ H. Wiseman, M.A., for the able and
powerful Sermon delivered by him in the City-Road Chapel, on
Sunday evening, August 4th, and that he be requested to pub-
lish it.
5. The Ew'Presidenfs Charge. — Resolved unanimously,
That the hearty thanks of the Conference be presented to the
Ex-President, the Rev. Du. James, for the suggestive, compre-
hensive, and practical Charge delivered by him to one division
of the newly-ordained Ministers ; and that he be earnestly re-
quested to publish it.
6. The Rev, John Farrar's Charge, — Resolved unanimously,
That the hearty thanks of the Conference be presented to the
Rev. John Farrar, for the very valuable and timely Charge
delivered by him to the second division of the newly-ordained
Ministers ; and that he be earnestly requested to publish it.
7. The Rev, John Lojuas'^s Fernley Lecture, — Resolved
unanimously, That the cordial and respectful thanks of the
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Conference be presented to the Rev. John Lomas, for the very
able and suggestive Discourse delivered by him at the Femley
Lecture, on Tuesday evening, July 30th.
8. Retirement of the Rev. John Bedford from the office of
Secretary of the Chapel Committee, — Resolved unanimously.
That the Conference learns with regret that the state of the
health of the Rev. John Bedford renders it necessary for him
to retire from the office of Secretary of the Chapel Committee,
which he has tilled for twelve years past with singular ability,
with pre-eminent tidelity, and with very great advantage to the
best interests of the Connexion ; but is gratified to learn, at the
same time, that he will be able to continue to afford to the
department the benefit of his ability and experience, as well by
his general counsels and assistance, as in the capacity of Secre-
tary of the Board of Trustees for Chapel-purposes, to which
office the Conference, on the recommendation of the Chapel
Committee, and at the request of the Board of Trustees, has
appointed him.
9. Suggestions from District Meetings, — It is resolved, That
the Convener of the Conference Committee on Memorials from
Circuits and Suggestions from District Meetings, is authorised
to obtain, immediately after the Annual District Meetings, from
the Secretaries of the District Committees, copies of any Sugges-
tions which may have been made, and that nothing shall be deemed
to be a Suggestion of a District Meeting but what is recorded in
answer to the Question on the subject in the District Minutes.
The Rev. Francis W. Greeves is re-appointed the Con-
vener of the Committee referred to.
10. Lay-Members of District Committees to he summoned by
the Chairman. — It is resolved, That, in future, the Chairmen
of Districts shall be r^uired to send a circular to the Lay-Mem-
bers of the District Committee, requesting their attendance on
the Wednesday, and, if necessary, on the Thursday, in the
week of the Annual District Meeting, specifying the business
that will be brought forward, and particularly mentioning any
subject that may have been particularly remitted by the Con-
ference to the consideration of such Meeting. A similar circular
shall be prepared and sent with reference to the Financial Dis-
trict Meeting.
In order to the carrying out of this Resolution, the Superinten-
dents of Circuits are required to furnish the Chairman of the
District with the names and addresses of the Circuit Stewards
immediately after the December Quarterly Meeting.
11. A^ ^ the Rule defining Quarterly Meetings. —
The C IS that the Rule of 1852, defining the
constiti v Meetings, be so far modified as to
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include Trustees who are members of Society in the Circuit,
whether resident in the Circuit or not.
12. Circuit Stewards, — The Conference resolves that Circuit.
Stewards shall be, ew officio^ members of the Leaders^ Meeting of
the Society to which they belong.
13. Returns of the Military in attendance at our Chapels,
— The Conference directs that the returns of the Military in
attendance at our Chapels shall include the actual number of
soldiers who are declared Wesley an- Methodists stationed in the
Circuit, and not merely the average number in attendance at
Divine Service.
14. It is resolved, That the Annual Meetings of the several
District Committees shall be held between the 11th and the 18th
of May, I873, with the exception of the Lincoln, North Wales,
South Wales, Isle of Man, and Zetland Districts.
STANDING ORDERS.
1. Home-Missionary Ministers. — (I.) At each Financial
District Meeting a return shall be made, from each Circuit in
which a Home- Missionary Minister is stationed, of the sum
contributed by the Circuit to the Home-Mission Fund, and of the
cost of such appointment to the Home-Mission Committee;
according to the " Regulations for the employment of Home-
Missionary Ministers ^ adopted by the Conference of 1859.
(2.) The Conference directs that a special inquiry shall be
made at the May District Meeting, whether the Regulations for
the employment of Home-Missionary Ministers, adopted by the
Conference, have been faithfully observed in the Circuits to
which Home-Missionary Ministers are appointed ; and that a
Report in ectch case shall be made to the Conference,
2. Candidates for Ordination, — The Conference directs
that Candidates for Ordination shall, at or before the May
District Meeting, preach before three Ministers of the District,
who shall report to the Meeting.
3. Preachers on Trial. — (1.) The Conference, having been
informed that in several Circuits the Preachers on Trial have
very rarely an opportunity of receiving the Lord's Supper,
resolves that, in compliance with a former injunction on this
subject, the Superintendents be required to make the necessary
arrangements, in their Circuit-Plans, for securing to their junior
Colleagues proper facilities for partaking of this holy sacrament.
(2.) Whenever it shall be found to be practicable. Preachers on
Trial shall preach during the District Meetings.
4. Candidates for Admission on Trial. — Those Preachers
who are recommended for admission on Trial shall preach in the
presence of at least three of the Ministers of the District Com-
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mittee, (at or about the time of its Annual Meeting in May,) to
be selected by the Chairman, exclusively of the Superintendents
by whom the Candidates respectively are proposed ; and a special
report of the Sermons shall be made in the District Meeting, and
immediately forwarded in writing to the London Committee of
Examination.
5. Attendance of Ministers at Official Meetings. -^MistakcB
having arisen on this subject, the Conference deems it proper and
necessary to declare, that all the Ministers and Preachers on
Trial appointed to a Circuit have a constitutional right to take
part as members in our Leaders^ Meetings, and in all other
official meetings of the Circuits to which they are appointed.
6. Minor District Meetings. — In all cases in which the holding
of a Minor District Meeting is rendered necessary, such Meeting,
except under the Regulation passed by the Conference in 1840
{Minutes, Vol. IX., p. 94), shall be held in the District in
which the accused party resides, the accused and the accuser
selecting respectively two Ministers from the said District, who,
with the Chairman thereof, shall constitute the Minor District
Meeting.
Should either party refuse or decline to choose two Ministers,
to act as members of the Meeting, the Chairman is empowered
and directed to nominate them, so that the number required by
rule may be made up.
7. Supply of Vacancies, — Instances having occurred in which
Superintendents and other Ministers, needing Circuit-supplies on
occasion of sickness and various casualties, have applied to the
President of the Conference, without^r^^ taking counsel with the
Chairikian of the District ; the Conference directs the brethren to
return to the old plan of first communicating with the Chairman
in every such case.
8. Liverpool Minutes. — The Resolutions adopted by the
Conference in the year 1820, and usually called the ^^ Liverpool
Minutes,'*^ besides being read and considered in the Annual
Meeting of each District Committee, (as our standing Regular-
tions require,) shall also be read at the Weekly Meeting of
Ministers in each Circuit, next following the September Quar-
terly Meeting ; and the Chairmen of Districts are directed to
make inquiry concerning the due observance of this regulation.
9. District Minutes. — The Chairmen of Districts are required
to procure three complete copies of the Minutes of the several
Annual and other Meetings of the District Committees, tran-
scribed according to the order of time in which such Meetings
shall have been held, and duly signed by the Chairman and
Secretary. (^ " * « copies shall be inserted in the District
Records ; r ^ reserved for the use of the Chairman
and Finan< the Conference ; and a third shall be
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delivered to the Assistant-Secretaries, on the Wednesday pre-
ceding the Conference, and by them to the President during the
first week of each Conference, to be preserved, under his direc-
tion, as a document appertaining to the Connexion. The several
copies of the last class shall be written on foolscap paper, that
they may be annually bound together in one volume.
10. Annual Heturn of Members in Society. — The number of
Members in Society, and of persons admitted on trial, as taken at
the March Quarterly Visitation in each year, and reported in the
Circuit-Schedules presented at the District Meetings, shall be
the number returned on the Minutes of the following Conference.
11. Circuit Schedules. — In order to bring the state and pro-
gress of the work of God in every Circuit distinctly under the
examination of the District Meetings, copies of the Printed
Circuit Schedules^ duly filled up, shall be annually produced,
examined, and considered. The Chairmen of Districts are made
responsible for the execution of this order. (See also Minutes
for 1831, Q. xxv. ; Vol. VII., p. 67.)
The Circuit Schedules containing the Returns of the Members
in Society are to be forwarded, immediately after the May Dis-
trict Meetings, to the Rev. Alexakdru M'Adlay, Liverpool.
The Education Schedules, having been filled up and presented
to the March Quarterly Meeting, are to be sent to the District
Educational Secretary, not later than April 10th.
12. Schedules and Circulars on Connewional Business. — As
it is obviously desirable, that the Committees appointed by the
Conference to manage the several departments of the business of
the Connexion, in the intervals of its Session, should be furnished
with as much statistical information as possible on the matters of
business severally confided to their care, the Conference authorises
them, through their appointed Officers, to send, when they deem
it expedient, suitable Circulars and Schedules to the Superinten-
dents, or to the Chairmen of Districts, as the case may require ;
and directs the Superintendents and Chairmen duly to return
such Schedules properly filled up.
13. Lay-Members of Conneadonal Committees. — (1.) At the
Annual Meeting of each District Committee in Great Britain,
one Gentleman, being a member of the Society, shall be chosen
by the Lay-Members of the District Committee, to be a member of
the Committee of the Home-Mission and Contingent Fund, held
preparatory to the Conference; and the Gentleman so chosen
shall have the right to attend, and take part in the proceedings
of, the Annual Meetings of the Missionary Committee, the
Schools^ Committee, the Chapel Committee, the Theological
Institution Committee, and the Education Committee, held pre-
paratory to the Conference.
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Funds, it is resolved, that a certain number of lay gentlemen
shall retire annually b^ rotation, the same perspns being ineligible
for immediate re-election, except in special cases.
1 4. Representative to the Stationing Committee, — The
Minister who shall be the Representative of each District to the
Stationing Committee shall be chosen by the united votes of the
Ministers and Laymen who are members of the District Com-
mittee.
16. Division of Circuits, — Before District Committees con-
sent to the division of any Circuit, inquiry must be made whether
due attention has been paid to satisfactory arrangements for the
Trust-Estates affected by the proposed division, especially in
reference to any debts existing thereon.
16. Quarterly Fast - Days. — The days upon which the
Quarterly Fast, appointed by Rule, is to be observed throughout
the Connexion, for the following year, are, Fridays, October
4th, December 27th, March 2Bth, and June 27th.
17. Rule of 1797 concerning Admission of Members. — Mis-
takes having occasionally arisen respecting the meaning of the
Rule of 1797» o^ ^^^ subject of the admission of persons who
are on trial as members of our Society, the Conference deems it
necessary to repeat the statement. That it never was intended
that the names of all those who are on trial should be laid before
a Leaders^ Meeting for distinct and formal discussion; but solely,
that if there be, in the opinion of a Leader, any reasonable
objection to the character and conduct of any person who is on
trial, such objection may be stated by him ; and that, if the
validity of the objection be established to the satisfaction of the
Meeting, a Member^s Ticket shall not be given to the person, so
objected to, at the Quarterly Visitation.
18. Trial of Members. — When a charge is brought against
any Member resident in a place where no Leaders'* Meeting is
statedly held, the case shall be referred for investigation to the
Leaders'* Meeting of the principal Society in the Circuit-town.
The Leader or Leaders, and the Society Stewards, of the
Society of which the accused is a Member, shall be associated
with the Leaders' Meeting for the purpose of the investiga-
tion.
. If the accused person is a Trustee, then there shall also be
associated with the Leaders' Meeting, as above constituted, the
Trustees of the Chapel with which the Society of which he is a
member is connected ; or, if there is no such Chapel, then the
Trustees of the Chapel in connection with the principal Society
in the C' But no Trustee shall, in either case, be
'io asso is himself a Member of Society in the
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The Superintendents are directed to appoint special Society
Meetings to be held at the principal Chapels in their Circuits,
for the purpose of having the Pastoral Address read, and made
the subject of suitable remarks and exhortations.
20. Contingent Fund, — In future, all payments on account
of Ordinary Deficiencies shall be made through the medium of
the Financial Secretaries of Districts. The payments on account
of Home Missionaries are to be made directly to and by the
Treasurers of the Fund.
21. The Army. — The Chairmen of Districts are directed to
inquire of the Superintendents of Circuits in which troops are
marched to Divine service in our chapels, the average number of
non-commissioned officers and men in attendance ; distinguishing
the number of members in Society. These returns must include,
also, the actual number of soldiers who are declared Wesleyan
Methodists. The returns given are to be recorded in the Dis-
trict Minutes. If there be no military attendance in the District,
a note to that effect shall be inserted.
22. Conference Plan. — The Superintendents of those Cir-
cuits in which the Conference may from year to year assemble,
shall, with the previous approbation of the President, (as already
required by rule,) complete and print, not later than the 15tii
day of June in each year, a Plan of the order of preaching in
the principal chapels during the Session of the Conference ; and
shall also, on or before the above date, inform every person whom
they have appointed to preach in those chapels, of the time and
place of such appointment. And in order that the Plan thus
prepared may not be violated, to the disappointment of our
friends, and to the great inconvenience of other parties concerned,
no Minister who attends the Conference shall be at liberty to
make an engagement to preach in any other Circuit, either on
the Sabbath, or on any other day, during the period appointed
for the meeting of the Conference, or of its various Preparatory
Committees, at the time for which his name shall be inserted on
the Conference Plan.
23. The Chairmen of Districts are enjoined to make particular
inquiries at their Annual Meetings in reference to all the points
of Discipline specified in the first Article of the Answer to Q.
xxvin. in the Minutes of 1825.
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CONFERENCE OF 1873.
Q. XXIII. When and where shall our next Conference
be held ?
A. In Newcastle-upofi'Tyne^ commencing on Wednesday,
July 30th, I873, at Nine o'clock, a.m.
Signed in behalf and by order of the Conference,
LUKE H. WISEMAN, President,
GEORGE T. PERKS, Secretary.
London, Augtist 16M, 1872.
The Piiesident''s address is, 26, Highbury-Place, London,
N. ; and the Secretary's, 9, Leigh-Road, Highbury-Park, N.
ORDER OF COMMITTEES FOR 1873.
The Committees preparatory to the next Conference are
appointed to meet in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, as follows : (subject,
however, to any change of the particular order, days, or hours,
here specified, which the President, giving due notice to the
parties concerned, may find it expedient to make:) namely,
1. Stationing Committee, Tuesday, July 22nd, at nine a.m.
2. Atuviliary Fund Committee, (p. 636,) Thursday,
July 24th, at half-past six p.m.
. 3. Kingawood and Woodhouse Grove Schools* Commiit^e^
and ChildrerCs Fund Committee, (pp. 619 — 621,)
Friday, July 25th, at nine a.m.
4. Annual Meeting of Trustees of New Kingswood and
Woodhouse Grove Schools, Friday, July 2Sth, at
noon.
5. General Education Committee, (pp. 641, 642,) Friday,
July 25th, at four p.m.
6. Theological Institutiofi Committee of Review, (pp. 637 —
639,) Saturday, July 26th, at nine a.m.
7. Annual Meetings of the Trustees of the Institution-
Houses, Saturday, July 26th, at noon.
8. The Lord's Day Committee, (pp. 643, 644,) Saturday,
July 26th, at three p.m.
9. Chapel-Committee of Review, (pp. 625, 626,) Monday,
July 28th, at nine a.m.
10. Home-Mission and Contingent Fund, (p. 633,)
Monday, July 28th, at four p.m.
11. Missionary Committee of Review, (p. 617,) Tuesday,
July 29th, at nine a.m.
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12. Board of Trustees for Chapel Purposes^ Tuesday, July
29th, at half-past four p.m.
It is proposed that the Fernley Lecture shall be delivered on Tuesday
Evening! «^uly ^^th, at 7 p.m.
N.B. 1. The Secretaries of the several Funds are directed to
meet in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on Wednesday, July 23rd, for
the purpose of preparing for their respective Committees the
accounts of their several departments.
2. The Assistant-Secretaries of the Conference, the Rev.
Henry W. Williams, Marmaduke C. Osborn, and Robert N.
Young, are directed to attend at the same time, for the purpose
of compiling from the District Minutes various Lists, etc., which
will facilitate the business of the Committees, and of the subse-
quent Conference.
3. The Chairmen of Districts are required to bring, or send,
in time for the meeting of the Secretaries of the several Funds ^
on Wednesday, July 23rd, perfect copies of the District Minutes,
including an account of the Numbers in Society in the several Cir-
cuits of their Districts, as taken at the March Visitation in 1873.
LIST OF GENERAL COLLECTIONS AND
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 1872—73.
The following are the usual and re^lar Collections which are
to be made in all our Circuits during the ensuing year ; viz., —
1. The private Donations in the Classes, on behalf of the
Worn-out Ministers^ and Ministers^ Widows' Auxiliary Fund,
shall be entered in the Class-Books at the next September Visita-
tion, and collected in the month of October, and forwarded at
once to the District Treasurer. (See Minutes of 1851, Q.
xxviT., A. 2, Vol. XL, p. 664.)
2. The Private Subscriptions and Public Collections for the
New Kingswood and Woodhouse Grove Schools, etc., are to be
made in the early part of the month of November, 1872 ; and
the amount, without any deduction on accotmt of Educational
Allowances to Childre^i^ is to be immediately remitted to the
Rev. Frederick Payne, Bryn-yr-Haul^ Moldy Flintshire^ one
of the General Secretaries for the Schools'" Fund. All sums due
on account of daughters at the Schools must also be sent to
Mr. Payne. Each Su[)erintendent must also send to Mr.
Payne a particular account of the sums contributed to the Fund,
and of all claims for Educational Allowances in his Circuit,
specifying distinctly the names of the children for whose educa-
tion the claims are made, the date, year, and place of their birth,
and the exact number of years during which the allowance has
been received.
3. The Annual Subscriptions, due January 1st, and occasional
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Donations, for the Wesleyan Theological Institution, are to be
solicited in every Circuit in the first or second week of Januar}*,
1873; and forthwith remitted to the Rev. John Farrar, Head-
ingleyy Leeds, Post-Office Orders are to he made payable in
Leeds. The Public Collection for the Theological Institution
is also to be remitted to the I{ev.,John Farrar.
4. The Annual Public Collections for the General Chapel
Fund are to be made, and Subscriptions solicited, in the month
of February, 1873 ; and the whole amount should be ioimedi-
ately remitted to the Rev. Messrs. Edwards and Tindall, General
Secretaries, Oldham-Street Chapel^ Manchester.
5. The Yearly Collection in all the Classes is to be made, as
usual, at the March Visitation ; and the money is to be paid
at the District Meetings in May.
6. The Private Subscriptions and Public Collections for the
Wesleyan Education Fund are to be made in the month of
April, I873 ; and the money is to be paid, at or before the May
District Meeting, to the Financial Secretaries, and by them
remitted, with the Circuit Lists, to the Rev. Theophilus Wool-
mer, Selborne Villa .^ Wickham-ttoad^ Lewisham-Roady S,E.
7. The Private Subscriptions for the Mission-Fund are to be
received in all our Circuits, either weekly, monthly, quarterly, or
annually, as is most convenient to the Subscribers. The Annual
Public Collections for that Fund are to be made in all our
chapels, and other preaching-places, at the time of the Anniver-
saries of the several Auxiliary or Branch Societies ; or, where no
Public Meetings of that kind are held, in the month of May.
The money so raised must be remitted, through the IHsirict
Treasurers, to the General Treasurers^ whose address is, Wes-
leyan Centenary Hall, Bishopsgate- Street' within, London^ K.C.
8. The Private Subscriptions for the Auxiliary Worn-out
Ministers'* and Widows^ Fund are to be solicited in the month
of May, 1873; and a list of Subscriptions is to be sent to the
Secretary, the Rev. Henry H. Chettle, Woodhouse-Grove, Apper-
ley-Bridge, near Leeds, not later than the 30th of June. (See
Minutes of 1851, Q. xxviii., Vol. XI., p. 666.) The money
is to be paid on or before the first day of the Conference to the
Financial Secretary of the District, and by him to Messrs. Napier
and llattenbury, the Treasurers.
9. The Collections in aid of the Home-Mission and Contin-
gent Fund, for the support and spread of the Gospel in Great
Britain and Ireland, are to be made in all our chapels and
preaching-pFaces, not later than the second Sunday in July^
I873 ; but, wherever practicable, before the May District Meet-
ing, and in connection with a Public Meeting, as recommended
by the Conference. Subscriptions and Donations arc to be paid
to the Treasurers as early as possible.
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THE ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE
TO THE METHODIST SOCIETIES.
Dearly beloved Brethren,
We affectionately greet you with the salutation of the Apostle
of the Gentiles, *' Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our
Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ/^ We •* salute every
saint in Christ Jesus," and for each of you oflTer the prayer of
St. John for the beloved Gains, '* I wish above all things that
thou may est prosper and be in health, even as thy soul pros-
pereth."*' Indeed we mingle thanksgivings and prayers upon
every remembrance of you, " for your fellowship in the Gospel
from the first day until now ; being confident of this very thing,
that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it
until the day of Jesus Christ. ....For God is our record, how
greatly we long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.^
Since we last assembled several of our venerable fathers,
whose names have long dwelt upon the lips of the Methodist
people, and long adorned our literature, have come to the grave
" in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season : "
and some of our honoured brethren, whose energetic and suc-
cessful labours gave promise of future eminence, have finished
their course at the noontide of their ministerial usefulness ; while
others of our number, having spent their strength in this service,
are constrained to request the Conference to lighten the labour
of a sacred charge which they will lay down only with their
lives.
And while we mourn as we note the gaps in our own ranks,
our hearts are deeply touched upon a review of the obituary
record of** the flock over the which the Holy Ghost hath made"
us ''overseers." Among yourselves, also, distinguished breth-
ren, who have " purchased to themselves a good degree " in
conspicuous service rendered to Methodism, have been promoted
to the highest honour by Him who said, *' I know thy service."
As we ponder the solemn record of departed friends, we are in
sorrowful sympathy with our bereaved Societies, and with the
families of our people, but we would remind you of the sacred
words with which we comfort one another as we think upon the
sainted dead : — "I am the Resurrection and the Life."
" Whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's;" for
He is ** Lord both of the dead and living."
We devoutly acknowledge God's mercy to this land. Soon
after our Methodist year began. His Royal Highness the Prince
of Wales was seized with alarming illness, and the entire nation
plunged into deep sorrow. Men of every class and of every
creed wept and prayed before the Lord. Our beloved Queen
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was deeply moved by the profound and universal sympathy of
her subjects. After many weeks of painful suspense, it pleased
God to regard the prayers of His people, and the recovery of
the Royal Prince called forth a burst of national joy which found
suitable expression in public services of Thanksgiving in every
part of the land. We trust that the religious effect of this trial
and deliverance may be a permanent blessing to the Prince of
Wales himself and to the nation at large.
The official returns for the year show substantial enlargement.
In many parts of the Connexion noble efforts have been made
to lighten the pressure of those financial burdens which have
retarded the progress of our work, as well as to provide further
accommodation for public worship and for Christian education.
In the metropolis especially, the work of chapel-extension is
advancing upon a scale that promises much for the future of
Methodism. This movement, originating in zeal for the spiritual
welfare of this great city, initiated by the munificence of a London
Methodist, and nobly sustained by the liberality of our people in
the provinces, has our very hearty commendation and our earnest
prayers for its success.
To our Sunday-schools we turn with sanguine hope. The
clear eye of our Founder early penetrated the ** deeper end *" of
God in these institutions, and foreseeing that they would become
*' nurseries for Christians,^ he encouraged their establishment in
every part of the Connexion. From the first these schools have
been important tributaries to the Church ; but recent events have
magnified their mission, and never was it so clear, so grand, or
so promising as at the present time. Many of the children of
the poorer classes arc still almost entirely dependent upon the
Sunday-school for specific religious instruction, and we must
claim for this service the piety, the intelligence, the information,
and the zealous co-operation of the very strength of our Societies.
We arc satisfied that the spiritual productiveness of our Sabbath-
schools may be very largely increased. Strongly do we urge all
our teachers to retain their hold upon the senior scholars ; they
are the men and women of the immediate future, and the hope
of the Church and of the country. Watch and foster their
religious convictions, and with the cords of love draw them to
Christ and to His people. A constant accession of young life
will invigorate the whole body of the Church.
Your steady support of our Home and Foreign Missions is an
appreciative tribute to a work upon which God has set the seal of
His ' ^ While we admire the interest and liberality which
th ' needs of the heathen world absorb, we greatly
n ivcd missionary energy which is successfully
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In endeavouring to indicate the spiritual condition of the
Societies, we thank God for that universal peace which makes
the Connexion ^* a quiet habitation ; '" we rejoice to know that
many of you are standing *^ fast in one spirit, with one mind
striving together for the faith of the GospeL^^ Methodist teach-
ing and influence are diffused over a wide area, embracing an
ever-increasing number of congregations. Its ministry holds the
attention of the people of this country to an extent unknown
before. God has set before ujs "an open door^' of opportunity ;
if we are wise and bold to speak, He will cause us to " triumph
in Christ/^ and make " manifest the savour of His knowledge by
us in every place.''
We must ever bear in mind that Methodism is a system that
exists for purely spiritual ends. We have nothing to do but
to save souls. Our chapels are to be " Bethels," — Houses
of God, filled with His presence ; " Bethesdas,'' — Houses of
Mercy, where sin-sick souls are healed ; " Bethlehems," —
Houses of Bread, where hungry souls are fed ; Houses in which
is exercised a ministry of power, convincing all who come under
it that " God is in us of a truth."
Our numerical returns show a decrease on the year ; a fact
that provokes great searchings of heart. Not in any impatient or
vain-glorious spirit would we number the people. No doubt many
have been converted whom we have not registered. " The Lord
knoweth them that are His," and, " when He writeth up the
people," He records every name. We would remember, too,
that the strength of a Church lies not in its numbers, but in its
holiness, — ** The best of all is, God is with us." But while
numbers do not necessarily bring life, vigorous life always brings
numbers. The living Church grows as surely as the leaven
spreads, and any Church that stands at the same numerical level,
from year to year, must needs look for the cause. The collective
force of the Church is the sum-total of its individual life, and if
the tone of the members be low the strength of the body will be
small, and Christ will not honour us with power to do those
" greater works " which were wrought at Pentecost and in the
days of our own fathers. As at the founding of the Church the
Lord and Giver of life added to it, daily^ multitudes who con-
tinued steadfastly in its fellowship, and " the number of the
disciples multiplied ; " so in our own history, a large accession to
our Societies has ever been one of the immediate results of a
quickening of our Church-life.
We deeply regret that our material prosperity has not been
attended by a corresponding numerical growth. True, we have
"heard songs" from "the uttermost part of the earth," and
we thank God for the increase vouchsafed in our Foreign Mis-
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own " leanness " at home. We watch for your souls, and v^.
must deliver our own. "• Not for that we have domiDion over
your faith, but are helpers of your joy : ^ " neither as lords orer
God'^s heritage,**' but as pastors of the flock, do wc use thi*
plainness of speech ; " and for you it is safe "*' to be put is
remembrance of privileges, duties, and dangers, which there uv
so many temptations to overlook.
Has not an influx of wealth brought with it the spirit of tke
world, paralysing the energies of the Church ? Have not num-
bers of our people conformed to the world, and become the victiic'
of its social ambitions and the dupes of its vain show? Is not
attendance on public worship degenerating, in many cases, into a
mere fashion } and has it not become a custom with not a few tj
attend once only on the Lord'^s Day, and not at all during the
week ? Has not Christian ^rictness in the ordering of your o«q
families been relaxed, in some instances, to the damage ^
parental authority ? Where is the eager longing for the IIouk
of God, for social prayer, and for the communion of saints which
marked bygone days ? '* Where is then the blessedness }€
spake of?''
All labours of love are born of the life of God within. The
concern we feel for our own souls is the true measure of onr
effort for others. In our fathers, zeal for God and love for souls
were dominant passions. The motive was not to make a prose-
lyte but to save a soul, — " Come thou with us, and we will do
thee good ; '' and the Church displayed the attraction of the
Cross, and like her Master said, ^' I will draw all men unto me ! *"
New converts must be " baptized for the dead,"" or we shall soon
cease to exist. We need accessions to cover the figures which
reveal the sad total of our lapsed members. Above all we need
accessions, not merely to swell our numbers, but that we may win
souls for Christ. And for this we must consecrate ourselves
afresh to God. A Church of " Believers Working ^' and ** Be-
lievers Interceding," we must use our old and well-tried methods
in a more aggressive evangelism ; *' then shall the earth yield her
increase ; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.**^
Above all other Churches in this country we possess a rich
heritage of social means of grace. The natural yearning of the
new life for Christian fellowship is anticipated ; and as living
experience first called it into existence, so it still makes the class-
meeting a means of edification to thousands. We are concerned
for the continuance of the race of competent Leaders, who by
their devotion, their fidelity, and their general character, shall
attract the attachment of the people, and live in the affection
of the members of whom they have the oversight. In many
Circuits the want of suitable Leaders seriously cramps the work,
and is one of the indirect causes of our numerical decrease.
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Some of our brethren, whom God indicates for this office both
by their gifts and their graces, and whom the responsible pastor
has called to his help, have refused to undertake it. This reluct-
ance on the part of duly qualified men to become Class- Leaders
we greatly regret. And we remind these brethren that the Head
of the Church claims all the talent, the experience, and the
influence of all His servants. To Him " every one of us shall
give account of himself.'' We beseech you, therefore, first to
give " your own selves to the Lord,'' and then " unto us by the
will of God." We would also aflectionately impress upon you
the abiding privilege and duty of regular attendance at the table
of the Lord, and of habitual attention to all those points of
Christian life and practice which we are taught of God to observe,
and which are comprised in our rules.
While the increase in the number of our places of worship
extends our influence in the nation, it greatly augments our
responsibility as a Church, involving, as it does, the necessity of
a constant accession to our ministerial strength, and of the careful
formation of 'Christian Societies. The times demand a thoroughly-
furnished ministry, — men who have themselves been soundly
converted ; men who have graduated in the school of our mani-
fold agency, and are in entire sympathy with our work ; men
who are rich in gifts and culture, and " full of the Holy Ghost
and of faith ; " men of burning zeal, under whose ministry
" much people ". slmll be " added unto the Lord." For our-
selves, we have this Gospel-treasure in " earthen vessels," and
before God have nothing to glory of. On the. contrary, as
preachers and pastors we humbly say, " We are unprofitable
servants," But it pleases Him to continue us in " this ministry;"
and, "as we have received mercy, we faint not."
Our work lies before us. The ominous attitude of indiflerence
to public worship presented by large numbers of the working
classes ; our . manifest national sins ; the general prevalence of
luxury of living and of religious apathy ; the diffusion of a
literature written with subtile and fascinating art, and destructive
of the .religious sympathies of our youth; the revived preten-
sions of Popery, and the spread of undisguised imitations of that
corrupt system ; and the vast multitudes of our fellow-country-
men still unconverted, show, with only too overwhelming force,
that the mission of Methodism is not over. And while we do
not forget that the Gospel is the main instrument in the repres-
sion of vice and the social elevation of the people, we rejoice in
all philanthropic movements, and warmly do we sympathize with
Christian legislation which seeks to remove temptations to drunken-
ness, to protect the purity of society, and to maintain the sacred
privilege of the Lord's Day. Scepticism is rife even among
public teachers, and the age, generally, is signally deficient in
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j religious convictioD. Attempts are made to obliterate the ancient
landmarks by a levelling latitudinarianism. The Person and
work of our Lord, and the Personality and Divine offices of the
Holy Ghost, are the rocks upon which the waves of modem
heresy are breaking. God has given us a banner which we will
display ^* because of the truth ; '^ maintaining a public ministry
that gives prominence to all the vital doctrines of the Gospel,
and applies them to the consciences of all classes of our hearers.
The " burden of the Lord " in the ministry of our fathers was
Repentance, Faith, and Holiness. These doctrines must be our
** burden.'^ Nor may we suppress the tremendous alternatives
which the Gospel sets before impenitent, unbelieving, and unre-
generate men. Still it is, and ever must be. Repentance, or per-
dition ; Faith, or condemnation ; the New Birth, or eternal
exclusion from the kingdom of God. God '* hath given to us
the ministry of reconciliation,"'* and we would fulfil it with tender
affection, beseeching men ; but we must rouse the careless, and
warn them to " flee from the wrath to come."' The Lord will
work with us, and confirm His Word with si^s following.
Then, as at the beginning, sinners will be "pricked" in their
hearts; " Is not My word like as a fire ? saith the Lord, and like
a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces ? " — and then, with per-
suasive tenderness we would encourage the stricken, trembling,
weeping penitents to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and be
saved.
We ourselves, taught of God, will endeavour to command this
more powerful exhibition and application of the things of Christ,
^^ by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every
man's conscience in the sight of God.'" Feeling that the power
of our public ministry cannot rise much above the level of our
personal life, we will seek a richer experience of the blessed
truths we preach, " that ye also may have fellowship with us.''
Assembled here, in that "New Chapel" which our revered
Founder loved so well ; surrounded by our illustrious dead, and
standing by " the chiefest of the sepulchres " of our fathers,
" in the name of our God we set up our banners." Never was
^iB^*"**vPur calling more inspiring than now. The inheritance of our
rafhers we will not sell ; neither shall it deteriorate in our hands.
We shall finish our life-day, and others will take our places : we
will, by the help of God, transmit this work in its integrity, and
in the highest possible state of efficiency, to our successors ; it
will be dear to them as it is dear to us, and it shall not " want a
man to stand before the Lord for ever ! "
" And therefore will the Lord waity that He may be gracious
unto you." We affectionately invite your sympathy and co-
operation. ^^ -1 recognition of the presence and work
*« *he Hoi us, let us earnestly pray for fuller
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manifestations of His saving power. Let mighty prayer take
hold upon the high-priestly intercession of Jesus the Son of God,
who said, ^^ I will send Him unto you.^^ Baptized again, as
in the days of which our fathers have told us, Methodism will
become a still greater power in the nation and in the earth. As in
the olden time, so again ; sister Churches will share the bless-
ing of a ^^ plentiful rain '** within our borders, and once more our
spiritual history will afford a beautiful illustration of that Scrip-
ture,— '' And I will make them and the places round about My
hill a blessing ; and I will cause the shower to come down in his
season ; there shall be showers of blessing.'^
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
LUKE H. WISEMAN, Prendent
GEORGE T. PERKS, Secretary.
London^ August 16/A, 1872.
ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE TO THE QUEEN.
TO THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
May it please Your Majesty,
We, the Ministers of the Gospel in the Connexion established
by the late Rev. John Wesley, Master of Arts, now assembled
in London, in our Hundred and Twenty-ninth Annual Con-
ference, beg to approach Your Majesty with sentiments of devoted
allegiance.
We gladly embrace this opportunity of assuring Your Majesty
of our warm attachment to Your Majesty's Person and Family,
and of our steadfast loyalty to the Throne and Constitution of
these Realms.
The Committee acting on behalf of the Conference during the
intervals of its Annual Session has already presented an Address
to Your Majesty on the occasion of the recovery of His Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales. But the Conference cannot do
justice to its feelings of loyalty and thankfulness without itself
addressing Your Majesty in re&rence to the sickness and restora-
tion of His Royal Highness.
In common with Your Majesty's subjects in all parts of the
world, we were bowed down with sorrow, when, a few months ago.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, was smitten with what
threatened to be mortal sickness. As days and weeks wore away
slowly and painfully, prayer was made without ceasing by ourselves
and our people, that God would be pleased to avert from Your
Majesty and the Nation the bereavement which appeared imminent.
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We join with Your Majesty in devout thanksgiving to Almighty
God who graciously heard a Nation''s prayers, and turned our
mourning into joy. ' And we desire to present to Your Majesty
our cordial congratulations that the life of His Royal Highness —
so important to the people of these kingdoms — has been mercifully
spared, and that the restoration of His Royal Highness to health
has been complete.
We earnestly pray that God^s rich and constant benediction
may be poured upon their Royal Highnesses the Prince and
Princess of Wales, and upon their children.
Commending Your Majesty to the gracious favour and effectual
protection of Almighty God,
We are, in the name of the Wesleyan-Methodist Conference,
Your Majesty'^s faithful subjects and servants,
LUKE H. WISEMAN, President,
GEORGE T. PERKS, Secretary.
THE ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE IRISH CONFERKNCK,
1872, TO THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1872.
Beloved Fathers and Brethren,
Wk gladly hail the opportunity afforded by the time-honoured
and valued custom of Conferential Address, to express our un-
abated attachment to the principles of our ecclesiastical and
spiritual oneness with you ; and to re-touch the year'^s trials and
triumphs with a deepening assurance of your sympathetic interest
in all that affects the weal of this branch of our great Connexion.
It is this knowledge of your appreciative apprehension of our
position which forbids aught but confidence in presenting an
annual record, which, to less wise and generous criticism, may
sometimes seem to lack the more impressive features of progress.
About a century has rolled away since Wesley said, " Have
patience with Ireland, and Ireland will repay you." The terminal
point of that patience must have been reached long since, had tlie
repayment been sought in a local development, such as our cause
has found among more settled populations, and in a consolidation
above the need of fraternal sympathy. But to you, who know its
slender margin of aggressive opportunity, and how its goodly
fruit is so largeb' ' ^d to other climes, \x\^\\ Methodism
still commends ' a work which cannot find a tabu-
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the wide circle of its sacred light and influence, th^ increasing
welcome of its Mission amongst the Protestant population, and
the silent but by no means inappreciable " entrance of the word ^
to our Roman Catholic fellow-countrymen.
Accept our cordial congratulations on the steady progress with
which He who is *' Head over all things to the Church " has
favoured your work, with its various institutions, during the past
year : for— even apart from the cheering intelligence which has
just reached us through your beloved President, of some most
blessed recent ingatherings — we do not regard a temporary check
to advance in membership, with unrelieyed, or even serious,
apprehension. However the lack of numerical progress as extend-
ing over a period of years might be interpreted, our method of
enumeration makes us slow to accept the returns of any particular
year as an infallible index to Connexional well-being.
We rejoice in your widening circle of sympathizing adherents,
and are moved to thankfulness and godly emulation by your zeal
and energy in addressing yourselves to the need of your home-
population, especially of the Metropolis ; in which, as elsewhere,
the liberality of your people in providing chapel accommodation
is beyond all praise : also, that in the fold of the Sabbath -school
a number hitherto unprecedented of the lambs of the flock are
being nurtured, and that a praiseworthy efibrt to save the uncared
for and fatherless has had a successful origin in your noble
" Children's Home." Moreover, that meantime, your great
Missionary enterprise has been furthered with undiminished
ardour and with increasing fruit, — especially in occupying that
position in the seat of the " man of sin," to which by a marvellous
providence you have been led ; in the excellent part which your
agents there took in a discussion which was the admiration of
Christendom ; and in your having secured in " the seven-hilled
city " premises worthy of Methodism, and a basis for achievements
becoming your passionate yearning '*to preach the Gospel to
them that are at Rome also." For all this we glorify God in
your behalf.
The tidings of showers of blessings on many parts of your
heritage during the year have been most refreshing to us ; and
the revival of holiness in so sober and Scriptural a phase, with
its deep and intelligent earnestness of exposition, has cheered
and stimulated us to be sharers with you in its rest of faith, and
to be co-workers with you in spreading it throughout the land.
If we weep with you for some that have '* crossed the flood," it
is not with unchecked sorrow. Yea, there is a holy joy, when
the death-roll contains such names as James Dixon, to whom in
the shadows of a long " eventide " it was suddenly " light ; " and
Thomas Vasky, whose entrance was "ministered" so "abun-
dantly," that we almost caught sight of ** the chariot of Israel, and
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the horsemen thereof.^ And yet the unlocked for message that
clouded the opening of our session, that Dr. Hoole was no more
amongst us, nad tones which reached all our hearts with the
admonition, " Work while it is day.**'
We have greeted our beloved President, the Rev. John U.
James, D.D., and his companions, with an unsurpassed satisfitctioc.
There are gratefnl and loving traditions of your annual Delega-
tion cherished by us and by our people,— men who live in our
hearts ; gifts that abounded to edification ; deeds that are memorials
to us and before God; — ^but a group more welcome to Irish
Methodism has not reached us yet. We forbear distinction br
name, but thank God for their associate graces. In them v€
have had wise and dignified administration, kind and holj
counselling, powerful and saving preaching ; and all these thiofi^
girdled by that ^'bond of perfectness,'^ a generous appreciation of
the work to which we are caUed in our beloved land.
We, too, while refreshed in many places by gracious revival,
and while there is a most unmistakable Connexional progress, are
unable to report an increased Society. If this indicate defective
zeal or unction, we pray for quickness to see and accept the sign,
and to consecrate ourselves to a holier service.
Our Educational Institutions prosper. It is true that, after
our last Conference, we had reluctantly to restore to you the Rev.
William Arthur, M.A., whose valuable services you had accorded
to our new College in Belfast for three years; but while that
Institution was thus deprived of its gifted Principal, perhaps no
higher testimony can be borne to the value of his connection with
it, than its continued efficiency in the past year. Its scholastic
department is an unchallenged success, and its place as a Theo-
logical Institution is already felt as a factor in the fitness of
candidates for our Ministry. The Connexional School in Dublin is
not only not disadvantaged by the prosperity of the Belfast C-oUegc,
but more than sustains its prestige and success.
We need not re-assert satisfaction with our system of National
Education, and our purpose to abate neither watchfulness nor
effort in guarding its intact maintenance ; but we thank you for
your Resolution at the Manchester Conference touching ^* Roman-
ism in Ireland.^' The firm protest which you therein utter, in
the name of the United Kingdom, against the endowment of
Popery, under guise of freedom of higher education, shows that
your eyes are on ^^the Beast ^^ crouching for his spring upon
popular liberty beyond the limits of this island.
We are thankful to your Missionary Committee for the effective
Deputation to our Spring Anniversaries ; also for the recent
augmentation of the grant to Ireland, which, wisely administered,
will enable us to increase our Missionary agency in the land ; and
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staff, and occupy three most promising stations, and also, in
response to wide-spread desire for more evangelistic labour, to
appoint a fourth General Missionary.
The liberal devisings of some of our lay friends have encouraged
us to the inauguration of a scheme for the extinction of our entire
chapel debts, the successful issue of which— guarded by a proviso
in the rules of our Chapel Fund, that all future grants shall be
prospective and final — will doubtless prove of immense value in
the extension of our work.
We would also note as illustrative of progress, that the hopeful
stage which our Home-Mission Work has reached, and the
numerous applications for additional ministers, have encouraged
us to relieve one of the officers of the department from Circuit
responsibilities for a brief period, in order that his labours may be
devoted to the development of Circuit resources, and the forma-
tion of organizations for the promotion of the Fund. We have
also appointed a Committee exclusively for Sunday -schools, to
conserve and direct the growing zeal throughout our Societies in
this invaluable department of the Churches labour.
Our obituary is, thank God, scant, but impressive. Two
*' rest from their labours," — ^both on the field, both in the morn-
ing of their ministry. The name of John Beattie Wallace
will arouse in you tender recollections of his honoured father,
while to us tinged with the mystery which our faith accepts of
youth, gifts, sacrifice, laid on the altar, and scarce attested by
an approved and successiul ministry, until they were taken up to
nobler service.
We have appointed as our Representatives to your next Con-
ference the Rev. William P. Appelbe, LL.D., — who is also our
nominee for your Delegation, — the Rev. Wallace M'Mullen, and
the Rev. Gibson M'Millen. These brethren, who are already
known to you, will convey that exposition of our state, and that
declaration of our loyal attachment to you, to which any docu-
ment would be inadequate;
Brethren, pray for us. We renew our labours under the con-
viction that all other need sinks in the presence of this, that
every man of us should be " sanctified wholly " and " filled
with all the fulness of God."" We would take with us to our
Circuits a purpose, yea, a passion, that every member may be
" a temple of the Holy Ghost.**' We address ourselves to the
toils of another year, leaning upon the assurance of everlasting
truth, ^' As thy days, so shall thy strength be ; "' placing our-
selves under " the shadow of the Almighty."' We are willing to
believe that we have not fulfilled our course of trial in this land ;
yea, that the stage which is the prelude to triumph may be the
most arduous and severe. We do not look for *' peace'' save as
the fruit of " righteousness." Its Prince came " to send fire on
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earth." It is "already kindled" in Ireland. Perhaps never
more than of late has there been such concerted and believing
intercession for this country, and with the ** prayers of all saints''
presented " with much incense '' before God. And now, the
emptied censer being filled with " fire of the altar, and cast upon
the earth,'^ there are " voices, and thunderings, and lightnings,
and an earthquake.*" Thus the militant Church interprets the
shaking of the nations, and we, in solemn waiting, accept some of
these *' signs of the Son of Man." We think He comes quickly
to this stronghold of the apostasy, — comes, ^* as in the day of
Midian," counselling us that we let the " potsherds of the earth "
strive with the '* potsherds of the earth." This mystery of the
Divine acting our astonished faith has been called to witness
largely of late in Europe ; and as a cordon slowly closing round
" the man of sin " in this island, it is narrowing the issue on
which so much depends. It has made a highway in the land of
the Inquisition for the ambassador of peace, and is already revers-
ing the traditions of a Torquemada by the tenderness of the
Good Shepherd ; and, opening the two-leaved gates by a modern
Cyrus, it has so smitten him who calls himself God, that since
the " set day " of his blasphemous exaltation, he has sunk under
an almost universal verdict of contempt. It is this which, even
as we write, is, in the " sceptre of iron," breaking in pieces
Jesuitical combinations against Jehovah and against His Christ.
And we are called solemnly to witness signs, not dissimilar all
about us to-day. We dread lest the longing of our love for
fatherland should too hastily interpret ; but do we overleap the
limits of sober faith when — in the political disquiet, the division
in the camp of the adversary, the bringing to light the hidden
things of darkness, — we conclude it is He who has the " Key
of David," that is in the midst of us ? We know His purpose,
and anew offer ourselves humbly as His co-workers, that every
home and heart in Ireland may receive the Gospel message and
'i see the salvation of God."
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOSEPH W. M^KAY, Secretary,
Dublin, June 27/A, 1872.
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THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE. 1872,
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE IRISH CONFERENCE
OF 1872.
Beloved Brethren,
We reciprocate the expressions of attachment contained in the
opening paragraphs of your Address, and assure you that your
confidence in the continued and thoughtful sympathy of our
ministers and people is well-founded. During the present Con-
ference we have received like assurances of affection from the
Affiliated Conferences in France, Canada, Eastern-British Ame-
rica, and Australasia. We see in the relationship thus main-
tained between English Methodism and its numerous offshoots, a
beautiful fulfilment of the Scripture, " So we, being many, are
one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.'^
Your Representatives will bring back to you an account of our
present Conference. Such a Conference is itself an " Ebenezer."
The first meeting of Ministers to which that name was applied
was held at the Foundry in l^^4i, and consisted of the two
Wesleys, and eight other ministers. At this, the one hundred
and twenty-ninth Conference, more than eight hundred of our
fathers and brethren have been present. Who can review the
progress thus indicated without exclaiming, ^^ Hitherto hath the
Lord helped us"?
We give thanks unto God that every department of His work
committed to our care is in great prosperity. During the past
year, more than the sum of J*220,000 has been expended upon
the erection or enlargement of chapels and schools, or in the pay-
ment of debts upon chapel property. By this means, nearly
forty-six thousand sittings have been provided, a considerable
portion of them being new. The noble effort inaugurated three
years ago, to provide fifty chapels in London within ten yeard,
advances ftvourably. The Methodists of the provinces have
responded most liberally to the appeal made to them on behalf of
the Metropolis, and contributions amounting to more than
jPo7,000 have already been promised towards the " Provincial
Fund^^ established to meet the sum of £BOfiOO, generously
offered by the originator of the movement. Five new chapels
have been opened in London during the year, and several others
are now in course of erection.
Every item in the statistics of our educational work indicates
an encouraging increase upon the returns of the previous year.
We have now nine hundred and ten Day-schools, with one
hundred and sixty -six thousand, four hundred and five scholars ;
five thousand, six hundred and twelve Sunday-schools, with one
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hundred and seven thousand, seven hundred and twenty-seven
teachers, and six hundred and fifty-four thousand five hundred
and seventy-seven scholars, of whom forty thousand, two hundred
and eighteen are meeting in class. Our Foreign Misdonaiy
Society retains its hold upon the generous support of our people.
The Special Fund, begun at our last Conference for the payment
of the debt and the establishment of our Mission in Rome, has
reached the noble sum of ^^30,000; so that virtually the
Society'^s debt may be considered cancelled. Our Mission in the
seven-hilled city is already in vigorous operation. The work of
our Home-Missionary Society also continues to yield us cheering
returns, in new chapels, new congregations, and new Societies,
composed, in most cases, of persons whom otherwise we could not
have reached.
We cannot but rejoice in these signs of external prosperity :
no ^* man shall make our glorying void '"^ in these tokens of the
Divine blessing. We bid you share our joy, that '< the abunJanc
grace ^^ may *^ through the thanksgiving of many redound to the
glory of God.''
It is a grief and disappointment to us that, according to the
returns from the Districts, there is a slight decrease in the
number of persons who are members of our Societies. We com-
menced the vear with glowing expectations that its course would
be marked by ^' showers of blessings ; '' we hoped that '' the \
time, yea, the set time, to favour'' Zion was come. In many I
places, and in some degree, these expectations have been fulfilled
Yet we cannot but be deeply humbled before God that our Con-
nexional year should again be closed by a decrease, however
small, in our Church-members. We have not hesitated to apply
a severe scrutiny to ourselves, our Ministry, and the state of our
people, to discover that by which " our prayers have been hin-
dered." During a long and solemn conversation on the state of
the Work of God, many weaknesses were indicated, and many
suggestions offered, the result of which, we humbly trust, will be
the turning again of the tide of spiritual prosperity towards our
sanctuaries and Societies. Our one desire is, that *< the Word of
the Lord may have free course, and be glorified."
Your Representatives, the Rev. W. P. Appelbe, LL.D., the
Rev. Wallace M*Mullen, and the Rev. Gibson M'Millen, have
received a hearty welcome from us, first as your messengers,
then as being themselves men whose praise has been familiar
to us. The statements contained in your Address to us, as
well as those made by Dr. Appelbe in the opening session
of our Conference, have received our most careful attention.
The continuance of emigration from your land leaves to your
labour but " slender margin of aggressive opportunity ; " " its
godly fruit" is still "largely transplanted to other climes."
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You have our continued sympathy in the trial put upon your
faith by this aspect of your work. The seed you sow yields
harvests in other lands than yours ; those harvests other hands
than yours will reap. But we would remind you of the words of
the Lord of the harvest : ^^ One soweth, and another reapeth.""
Cheer yourselves in your labour by the anticipation of the final
joy, when ^* both he that soweth and he that reapeth shall rejoice
together."
We notice with thankfulness that in the past year you have
made provision for more than eleven hundred additional hearers,
by the enlargement or erection of chapels, as well as for four
hundred and sixty scholars ; and that you are now engaged in a
scheme for liquidating the debts by which your chapel-property is
still encumbered. The marvellous results which have followed
the able administration of chapel affairs in this country warrant
us to encourage you in the diligent prosecution of such under-
takings.
You, as well as ourselves, are the successors of those early
Methodist Preachers who, in '* the streets and lanes of the city,"
as well as in '^ the highways and hedges," went forth to summon
guests to the Great Supper. of the Lord. The names of Walsh
and Ouseley are your own. We rejoice therefore that you have
added another to your band of General Missionaries, and also
that you have separated a minister for a time to take charge of
your Home-Missionary work. You are thus preparing for
further aggression upon the ignorance, error, and sin which lie
around you. We pray for our brother thus designated that the
" good hand of God " may be upon him ; for " the righteous^
and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God."
The reports with which you furnish us as to the continued
prosperity of your educational work fill us with joy. We trust
that in this respect the future will be as the past ; and, in par-
ticular, that your long-continued fidelity to the ^' national
system " of Day-school education will, in connection with similar
action on the part of other Protestant bodies, preserve intact that
strong barrier against the designs of the Romanist priests upon
the youth of Ireland.
Several paragraphs of your Address direct our attention to the
position of Romanism in Ireland, and further illustrations of the
same subject we have received in the speeches of one of your
Representatives, Dr. Appelbe. Whilst in countries, commonly
known as Homan Catholic, the creed and power of the Papacy
are losing influence, we grieve to notice that Roman Catholic
thought is building for itself a stronghold in our own land ; as,
alas ! Roman Catholic power has too long had its stronghold in
yours. We need your prayers for our people, that they may
" take heed " of the secret and subtile working of the " leaven "
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of Komanism ; and for ourselves, as ministers, that we may bear
an unflinching testimony against such teaching in the pulpit, on
the platform, and by the press. You have our prayers, that yon
may not be discouraged by the vast proportions of the system to
which you stand opposed, that you may *•* stand fast in one spirit,
with one mind striving together for the faith of the Gospel ; and
in nothing terrified by your adversaries/^ Hecent events appear
to indicate that the more intelligent classes of your countrymen
can no longer bear the heavy yoke which the Romish hierarchy
have endeavoured to rivet upon their conscience, their reason,
and their freedom of action. It may be, that this division in the
ranks of the enemy, this rent in the boasted unity of Rome, will
reveal unexpected openings for Protestant truth and evangelical
labour. May the Lord abound towards you <Mn all wisdom and
prudence *" that you may be men who have " understanding of
the times, to know what Israel ought to do ! ^'
We have appointed the Rev. William B. Pope, and the Rev.
Gervase Smitn, M.A., to accompany our beloved President, the
Rev. Luke H. Wiseman, M.A., in his visit to you. May they
come to you ^^ in the fulness of the blessing of the Gospel of
Christ,^^ that they ^^ may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to
the end ye may be established ; that is, that they may be com-
forted together with you by the mutual faith of you and them.^
We pray for you, that you may *' take heed unto yourselves,
and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made
you overseers ; '^ we pray also for your Churches, that their
*' love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all
judgment,^ and that they may be ^' filled with the fruits of
righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and
praise of God.*'
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
GEORGE T. PERKS, Secretary.
London^ AiLgust 16/A. I872.
ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE WESLEYAN-
METHODIST CHURCH IN CANADA, 1872, IN CONNEXION
WITH THE BRITISH CONFERENCE TO THE CONFER-
ENCE IN ENGLAND, 1872.
Revekekd akd dear Fathers and Brethren,
Your parental and affectionate Address has given us a double
pleasure and a double ground of thankfulness ; pleasure from
the interesting contents of your epistle, and from the deepened
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impression of the blessed relations which exist between you and us,
— thankfulness for the unruiBed peace and general prosperity
with which you are favoured throughout the vast and widening
field of both your home and foreign work.
We are humbly, and we trust devoutly, grateful to be able to
say, that no element of discord disturbs the tranquillity, or
weakens the unity, of our Church in any part of its extended
operations ; that our building of commodious places of worship
has proceeded with a rapidity and to an extent heretofore un-
known among us ; that all our Funds both for Missionary and
domestic Church purposes are in advance of those of any pre-
ceding year; that our educational institutions, including the
Sunday-schools, have been marked by unabated efficiency and
growing prosperity ; that the increase in our Societies has been
nearly three thousand, making the aggregate members of our
Church sixty-nine thousand five hundred and eight, with at least
five times that number attending our ministry ; that during our
present session we have, afler four years^ trial of labours and
annual examinations, received into full connexion and ordained
twenty-eight additional fellow-helpers, besides receiving six from
other religious bodies, and have also received forty-four young
men on trial in the ministerial work.
For such manifestations of the Divine blessing upon our own
religious community, in connection with the general peace and
prosperity of our country, we cannot be too thankful, while we
are deeply humbled under a consciousness of the many imperfec-
tions and unfaithfulness of our own unworthy labours. But
while we are permitted to rejoice with thankfulness at these great
successes, we are admonished and made to mourn on account of
the removal from our militant ranks of eight of our honoured
and beloved brethren ; but they testified in death, as they had
done in life, that while '' to live is Christ, to die is gain.*"
Among the important subjects which have engaged our atten-
tion during the present session is a Federal union between the
Wesleyan Conference of Eastern-British America and ourselves,
and a union between other Methodist bodies and our own. In
regard to the former, the great principle of federal union as
desirable has been affirmed by us, and concurred in by the
Representatives of the Conference of Eastern-British America ;
and we believe it only now remains to arrange and agree upon the
details, in regard to which we apprehend no serious difficulty.
In respect to the latter, progress has been made so far as that the
Conference of the Methodist New Connexion has expressed its
approval of the principles of union which had been avowed by
ourselves, and agreed to be recommended by a united Committee
appointed by the Conference of that Body and our own ; but
the whole question has been remitted to a large Committee for
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consideration in all its details, to be reported upon at our next
Conference.
The relation of our pountry to the Parent State commands
the largest and strongest affections and sympathies of all Cana-
dians ; and in our own ecclesiastical relations to you as the
Parent Church you hold the highest place in the affectionate
respect and heartfelt attachment of the preachers and members
of our whole Connexion.
These sentiments of loyal attachment to the Throne and to
the Empire, and of fervent affection to the Parent Body of
Methodism, have been greatly intensified by the ministrations,
labours, and intercourse of the Rev. William Morley Punshon,
LL.D., and by the short visit of the Rev. Luke H. Wiseman,
M.A., who, though he has not come to our country as your
Representative, has so deeply interested us by his able ministra-
tions and instructive addresses, that while we are under great
obligations to him for them, and regret that his visit has been so
short, we shall deem it a privilege to receive him in any relation
in which you may think proper to appoint him to us. We have
requested Mr. Wiseman to act as our Representative to you ; and
to him we refer you for detailed information in respect to the state
and prospects of our work in this country.
We have also been gratified by the presence, statements, and
ministrations of the Rev. Thomas Bowman Stephenson, B.A.,
and have expressed our hearty sympathy with the truly benevo-
lent objects he is labouring to promote.
Of Dr. Punshon'*s labours ttiroughout the length and breadth
of the land we cannot speak in language of due appreciation and
gratitude. We thank the God of all wisdom and grace for his
many endowments and graces ; we thank you for permitting him
to remain so long among us ; and we thank him for his unceasing
toils, his Scriptural ministrations, his affectionate and wise
counsels in the spiritual edification of ourselves and people, and in
the upbuilding and extension of every department of our work.
We would indeed deem it a joy and blessing to ourselves, our
people, and our country, could he spend his valuable life among
us; but we should be ungrateful, and act unworthily, did we
attempt to interpose these considerations, however deeply and
widely felt in this country, between Dr. Punshon and his early
associations, and his convictions of submission to your wishes and
of duty to the Parent Body and the Fatherland. We are sure,
whenever he may return to you and to his native land, while he
will leave behind him t'"*' 'orials of his labours and useful-
ness, he will carry v ^steem, the affection^ and the
layers, not only of ^ our whole Church, but of
any thousands of i ther Churches, and of our
wintry at large.
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On the deeply regretted retirement of Dr. Punshon as our
President, we have by ballot nominated to that office for the next
year our honoured and beloved brother, the Rev. Samuel D.
Rice, D.D., and as Co-Delegate, the Rev.£phraimB.Harper,M. A.
We trust these nominations will receive your cordial sanction.
We are sure you will learn with pleasure from the Rev. Mr.
Wiseman that the proposed settlement of the only unadjusted
financial matter between you and us has been concurred in on our
part in a way that will be acceptable to you. You will be pleased
to learn that provision has been made for the more thorough and
practical theological training of our preachers on trial who are
permitted to attend Victoria College ; that a noble offer of fifty
thousand dollars has been made by some of our friends in
Montreal for. the establishment of a branch Theological Institu-
tion there, under the direction of the Conference, — an offer which
we have most gratefully accepted, and appointed a Committee to
give it effect.
Our deliberations on the several important subjects which have
engaged our attention during the present session have been
uniformly characterized by true brotherly affection and unity of
spirit ; the public and devotional services have been marked by
hallowed influences and blessings ; we go forth to our appointed
fields of labour with renewed strength in our own souls, with
increasingly-assured confidence in the agencies of our Church,
with firm purpose to maintain inviolate its discipline, to spend and
be spent in the work assigned us by our Lord and Saviour, and
to implore with you those Divine influences and outpourings
which bring the Gospel to the minds and hearts of men ** not m
word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in
.much assurance.'^
Signed by order and on behalf of the Conference of the
Wesleyan-Methodist Church in Canada, Montreal,
June 13/A, 1872.
WILLIAM SCOTT, Secretary.
THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1872
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE WESLEYAN-METHODIST
CONFERENCE IN CANADA, 1872.
Reverend akd dear Brethren,
Your fraternal Address has been received and read in open
Conference. The interest with which its statements were listened
to was deepened by the oral communication of the beloved brother.
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vrhom you had elected to represent you at this Assembly, and
vhom, you will be pleased to hear, we have elected to preside orer
our deliberations.
The assurance of your '' loyal attachment to the Throne and
to the Empire '' is extremely grateful to us. You shared our
grief at the affliction which threatened to remove from oar midsc
the Heir Apparent to these realms, and our joy at his restorstioG
in answer to a nation^s prayers. By other dangers, now we may
hope happily passed, the mutual friendship of the mother-conntry
and her largest English-speaking dependency has been tested and
confirmed. And so long as this fervent patriotism glows in the
breasts of Canadians, we trust that we who still occupy the ancient
home shall not be found wanting in our duty toward them.
Dearer to us, however, even than the integrity of the British
Empire, is the unity of the Catholic Church, and particularly of
that portion of it which owes its existence to the large-hearted
charity and world-embracing zeal of John Wesley. How much
depends upon the maintenance of this unity is perhaps even more
clear to you, looking as distant, though not uninterested spectators
upon the strife that rages every day within this original strong-
hold of Protestantism, than to ourselves, engaged in the hottest
of the battle. A dispensation of the Gospel, not inferior in
importance to that of tne very chiefest of the Apostles, when he
stood upon the confines of one continent, and heard the voice
which summoned him to attempt the subjugation of another, is
committed unto us and unto you. In proportion to the greatness
of this Divine vocation should be our solicitude to maintain a
perfect unity both in doctrine and discipline. It is not a forced
and formal unity we covet, but a real and vital spiritual unity,
such as consists with the utmost liberty of thought and action in
non-essentials, — such a unity as is best symbolized by the free and
fraternal communings we are wont to interchange at our annual
Assemblies. That you are jealous of its maintenance is attested
to us by the tone of your Address, and the report of your Repre-
sentative. We trust it is only an additional proof of your fidelity
to ancient standards that is found in the fact that not only
another Affiliated Conference, but also another body of Methodists,
should have expressed a desire for closer ecclesiastical union with
you. The existence of such a desire we cannot but regard as
honourable alike to you and to th^m, and for its happy consum-
mation, in harmony with the original principles of Wesleyan-
Methodism, you have our heartiest wishes and devoutest prayers.
We are thankful to hear of your efiTorts to secure a more
thorough training for your rising Ministry, and of the munificent
oflPer by which they have been recently stimulated. The benefits
of a similar course we are reaping every day.
In reference, indeed, to all our general interests, we have
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abundant reason to join with you in sincere thanksgiving for
multiplied signs of prosperity. Never were the soul-saving truths
of the Gospel proclaimed more widely, or listened to more
reverently, in England, than at the present day. Never were
there so many noble enterprises set on foot for the instruction and
elevation of the masses of the people. And we rejoice that you
should be associated with us in the humblest, as well as in what
may be deemed the more honourable, portion of our work. It has
therefore given us high satisfaction to hear of your senerous
response to the appeal made to you on behalf of the Children's
Home. It has been a matter of serious concern to us, however,
that the many visitations of the Divine Spirit which we joyfully
acknowledge to have received, have not become so universal as to
stay the loss of membership arising from ordinary, and, in some
places, from extraordinary causes. Yet there is good ground for
hoping that this may shortly be the case. Obstacles to the
spiritual life are not less common than in the days when Apostles
uttered their inspired denunciations of those who " walk according
to the course of this world.'' But the inspired promise reassures
us ; " This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our
faith." We are jealous lest there should be any falling off in the
force and fulness of the streams of evangelical truth and life, at
what we have been accustomed to regard, perhaps with a pardon-
able pride, as their very fountain-head. We are resolved, — and
here the most diffident candidate for our office and ministry will
not fail to say, " Amen," — that we will use our utmost endeavours
to maintain the lead in the great race of benevolence which we are
called to run.
Death has been at work in our ranks as in yours, having
removed from us, among many other burning and shining lights,
such men as Dr. Dixon, Dr. Hoole, and Thomas Vasey. We
are admonished by their departure, as well as by the retirement
from active labour of some whose names have been towers of
strength, to ^^ work while it is day, because the night cometh,
when no man can work."
We are thankful that you receive the decision of your President
and our beloved brother, Dr. Punshon, to return to his native
country as an act of obedience to the guiding hand of Providence.
You will lose a powerful preacher, an able administrator, and
many of you a highly-valued friend ; but you will gain on this
side of the Atlantic an eloquent advocate of the claims, and
expounder of the views, of Canadian Methodism. We on our
part shall hail the re-appearance among us of one who, in the
devotion of his talents and influence to the best of causes, has
ever shown himself animated by the purest principles.
The nomination of the Rev. Samuel D. Rice, D.D., as your
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President for next year, and of the Rev. Ephraim B. Harper, M.A ,
as Co-Delegate, has received our cordial sanction.
And now, beloved brethren, convinced that a great fatm^
awaits your Church and nation, and that in assisting its develop,
ment you, like us, will need a full equipment of the power of the
Spirit, we " commend you to God, and to the word of His grace,
which is able to build you up, and to give you an inhentaD<^
among all them which are sanctified.'"
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
GEORGE T. PERKS, SecreUiry.
London, August 16/A, 1872.
ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST
CHURCH IN FRANCE AND SWITZERLAND, 1872, TO
THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1872.
(tiianslation.)
Reverend and honoured Fathers and Brethren,
The Conference of the Evangelical Methodist Church of
France and Switzerland, assembled this year in Paris, has listened,
as it always does, with the most lively interest and with the
greatest edification to the Addresses, so full of sympathy and
affection, which it has been privileged to receive from you.
We feel, first of all, beloved brethren, the need of expressing
to you our most sincere gratitude. It has been specially precious
to us to see that you have not forgotten us in the painful circum-
stances in which we have been placed. Your brotherly love is a
balm to our hearts.
Last year we did not hold a Conference, in consequence of a
decision of the Conference of I87O, at which, in order to reduce
our general expenditure, and to avoid too long and frequent
absence from our respective Circuits, where the presence of the
pastors is so necessary, it was resolved to try, for some years, the
possibility of working our system with a Conference held every
alternate year. If the plan should, on trial, be found prejudicial,
we shall return to our former usage.
In the midst of the fearfril storm through which we have passed,
we have often uttered the cry, " Lord save, or we perish ! " At
one period some of our pastors were shut up within the ramparts of
the capital, and transformed into ambulanciers. Several others
were on the battle-fields, bearing to our soldiers, to the sound as
well as to the wounded and the sick, material and spiritual
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assistance. Others were surrounded by the invasion, together
with their flocks, and compelled to receive under their roofs, and
at their table, at all hours of the day and of the night, the soldiers
of the invading army. One of their consolations in the midst of
these trying circumstances was to be able to render themselves
useful to our unfortunate prisoners*. All our stations have felt
the effects of these events ; and it is to them we attribute the
decrease of members and receipts shown at our District Meetings
of last year.
Moreover, honoured brethren, our present difficulties are very
great. Many of our churches consist of members and friends poor
as to this world^s wealth. Popery is again haughtily raising its
head in France, and employs the weapon of calumny against the
preachers of the Gospel, pretending to confound tnem with the
emissaries of the " International.^ Scepticism is more decided
and more daring. The rationalists of the Protestant Church are
strongly oppos^ to us. The thoughts of many are absorbed in
political anxieties ; and, unhappily, we mark with sorrow that the
great misfortunes which have befallen our nation have not, except
in a few cases, produced ' those fruits of humiliation and of
repentance which ought to have been the result of such terrible
judgments.
Still, blessed be God, notwithstanding all our difficulties, we
feel that we are being revived. This year there is progress in
several respects in almost all our stations. In the number of
members there is a slight increase. Two young men, who appear to
be apt for the work, and who are very desirous of labouring among
us, have been cordially received as candidates for the Ministry.
Pressing appeals to establish churches are addressed to us from
various parts of the country. Emigrants from Alsace are arriving
in considerable numbers in some towns where we have ministers,
and facts have shown that it is given to us to impart to them the
only true consolation.
The fact that, out of our small number, five brethren are on
the list of Supernumeraries, two of them retiring this year, has
caused us great embarrassment in making our stations. Of the
two who retire this year, one has laboured in France for more than
thirty years, and the health of the other has been seriously affected
by the fatigues and privations which he underwent while connected
with an ambulance. Six stations are lefl at present ^^to be
supplied : ^' truly " the labourers arc few.'''
In these circumstances, dear and honoured brethren, we feel
more than ever the need of labouring with prayer, with fidelity,
with ardour, to save souls, and to save our nation. We depend
upon the help of the Holy Spirit ; at the same time we are con-
vinced that your sympathy and aid will not fail us : you have
shown this to us for many years. But we would especially
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acknowledge the obligation under which you have recently laid c.
by authorizing special collections to be made in your differed
Circuits on behalf of our work ; and we would offer through v. ,
our grateful acknowledgments to the members and friends in jol-
Churches, who have rendered us such important help. Tr..
presence at our Conference of the Rev. W. B. Boyce, one of t! .
General Secretaries of your Missions, and his frank and fraten:.
address, were to us a new pledge of your Christian soiidtui;
respecting us. We earnestly request that, when the time come*.
you will appoint a delegate to attend our next Conference, t?
years hence.
We have requested our beloved brethren, pastors Paul Cc* «
and Emile F. Cook, to represent us in your annual Assembl},
where, on similar occasions, their honoured father so often pleads .
the cause of France. We have nominated the Rev. Emil
F. Cook as our President for the next two years, and respectful^
ask you to confirm this appointment.
May God be with you in all your deliberations during the
Conference !
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JOHN PAUL COOK, Secretary
Paris, June 6/A, I872.
THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 187S
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE
METHODIST CHURCH IN FRANCE AND SWITZER.
LAND, 1872.
Reverend and dear Brethren,
We received with much joy the assurance conveyed by your
Address of your unabated attachment to us in the Gospel. We
were thankful to find that, after the strange vicissitudes and deep
sorrows which had overtaken you and those around you, during
the two years' interval of your session, it had been permitted you
to come together again, and to magnify the exceeding grace which
has preserved and comforted you*
Our thoughts were often with you during the dark days of the
terrible war which raged in your land. For our hearts must have
been callous indeed, had they not been moved with tenderest
sympathy. We knew how you suffered in common with your
countrymen, and how desolations were wrought among you. We
were sure that, as Christian patriots, you were " hurt '^ for *' the
hurt of the daughters of your people." We followed you in
imagination as you went about supplying bodily needs, alleviating
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woe, ministering blessing, and striving to bring weary souls to
Christ, and to turn dying eyes to Him. And our impressions of
all these things have been re-vivified and deepened by your
touching references to them in your Address. How could we be
otherwise than profoundly moved ? or how refrain from blessing
"God, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort,"' for
having comforted you in all your tribulation, kept you and your
flocks from utterly fainting, and at length made the war to cease ?
Our prayer for you all is that, by the ordeal through which you
have passed, your faith and hope may be strengthened, your piety
deepened, and your Church prepared for more arduous and more
successful labours in spreading truth and holiness. Thus you
will not have suffered in vain.
We are not surprised to learn that, while the war continued,
and for some time afterwards^ your financial resources were
diminished and your evangelistic efforts crippled. Your Church -
membership also decreased. Such are the almost inevitable
results of the prevalence of that dire scourge. And, though it no
longer visits you, still no common difficulties beset you on every
hand. Political passions are stirred, and men's minds are thus
diverted from the things that belong to their peace. Popery
— Satan's masterpiece — perverts, nullifies, and corrupts the truth
as it is in Jesus ; and this fell system is putting forth among
you, as elsewhere, its utmost energy. Moreover, its companion
evil, chilling scepticism, renders nugatory many of your endea-
vours to arouse men to spiritual concern. But, beloved brethren,
may we not nevertheless bid you be strong and of a good courage ?
Christianity has not become effete. Its vitality and sap are not
exhausted. It has a thousand times overcome the greatest
obstacles; it shall still, and more than ever, prevail. Its sword
is yet bright and keen. The Tree of Life sheds no faded leaf.
The balm of bleeding love is as efficacious as in days past to heal
our sin-stricken humanity. And the Gospel which it is given
you to proclaim to those around you will be found the only
effectual response to the cry of men's guilty and longing hearts,
and the antidote to the direst evils which afilict our race.
You have abundant encouragement in the recollection how
God has made your Church a blessing. Not to speak of the
dire<*t good resulting from your own labours and those of your
predecessors, how much has been indirectly done to quicken the
spiritual life of other Churches, and even to supply them with
members and ministers ! *' The day " alone will declare what
honour God has put upon French Methodism in this respect.
Though now, for a season, in heaviness, let the memories of the
past, and your consciousness that the Gospel is '' the power of
God unto salvation," stimulate you to sow in hope, and to exult
in anticipation of the harvest. Already, as we rejoice to learn.
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there are signs of good among you. Revival is coming to many
hearts. Here and there, the clouds are being dispersed by the
Sun of Righteousness. " The winter is over and past.^ God's
word is preached with power and effect. O that it may be more
abundantly so ! and that ** the Lord God of your fathers ^ may
cause you to triumph in every place, and make you a thousand
times as many as you are !
You have referred with gratitude to the contributions made in
several of our Circuits towards the removal of your embarrassments.
We trust they may be yet larger, and we assure you that, in
seeking thus to share your burdens, we have realised something
of the truth of His words, who said, *^ It is more blessed to give
than to receive/'
We participate in your regret that you suffer, not only from
pecuniary lack, but also because you have not ministers enough
for different Circuits. These are Christ's gifts to His Church.
You well know that only He can raise up and qualify evangelists,
Eastors, and teachers, such as may draw men to His side and
eep them in the faith. We, therefore, pray the Head of the
Church to remember you in this respect for good, preserving the
health and life of those now in tne field, and sending forth
labourers into His harvest.
If we advert, for a moment, to our own position and prospects,
in how many things do they resemble yours ! Our difficulties do
not spring from exactly the same sources as yours, but we also
have to bear witness for Christ amid many discouragements. We
have to mourn wide-spread indifference to the souFs conceftis and
the Redeemer's claims. Insidious unbelief exists among the
educated and uneducated classes alike. In the din and hurry of
our busy age, the'* still small voice" is often drowned. And
apathy and worldliness greatly impair the piety of professing
Christians. How we long that God would come amon^ us with
great power ! How we trust that He will make us a praise in the
earth ! Nor do we wait and pray and long altogether in vain.
Many among us are stirred up to seek deeper piety, perfect
holiness. God gives us a succession of faithful ministers. His
word comes ** not in word only ; " and if we have to mourn over a
small decrease in the number of members of the Society, yet we
feel that we have not to **• cry aloud," as if in utter despondency,
for the King is still in our Zion.
We have referred the important subject of your Memorial to a
Committee to meet during the year, who will consider it in all its
bearings, and report to our next Conference. You will be duly
informed of
We do the visit of our brother, the Rev. W.
fi. Boyce, d helpful; and we trust that, when
your next i, some Representative from us may
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We have seen with joy the faces of your Representetives, the
Revs. J. P. and E. F. Cook ; and have praised God for the grace
that is in them. Very gladly do we accede to your request, and
appoint the Rev. Einile F. Cook to be your next President. He
has gifts and graces that qualify him for the high office; and,
had he not been beloved for his father's sake, he would have won
a way to our hearts by his self-denying heroism and godly labours
during the siege of Paris.
Once again, we bid you farewell. Let us go forth to our
respective spheres, renewed in strength, wholly consecrated to
God, and looking for the Master s coming. Mav you and we,
beloved brethren, be counted worthy to receive *' the vast reward
which waits us in the skies ! '' And may those for whom we watch
join us in that glory !
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
GEORGE T. PERKS, Secretary.
London^ August ISth, I872.
ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE AUSTRALASIAN
WESLEYAN- METHODIST CHURCH, 1872, TO THE
BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1872. '
HoNouBED Fathers and Brethren,
Among the many duties and privileges to which our Confer-
ence invites us, we deem that of forwarding to you our annual
Address one of the most welcome. Your counsel and sympathy
we deeply prize, and it gratifies us to know that the prosperity of
our Zion in these lands is to the members of the British Con-
ference matter of prayerful solicitude. Need we assure you that
neither distance nor lapse of time has diminished the interest
which we have ever felt in the welfare of our beloved home-
Methodism ? The records of the working of the vast and varied
agency employed by you for the accomplishment of the great
Gospel purpose, form a study by which you become increasingly
endeared to us, and to which we turn when we would be stimulated
to greater diligence and efficiency as fellow-workers with you in
the Lord.
In reviewing our Connexional operations during the past year,
we discover much to call forth devout gratitude to God, and
not a little which points to the necessity for renewed and entire
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consecration of ourselves to His service. Deatb has not befii
permitted to invade the ranks of our ministry, nor has any breach
been occasioned through unfaithfulness to ordination vows. Six-
teen probationers, having made full proof of their call to this office
have been cordially received, as ministers, into full cx>nDexioo«
and nineteen candidates, whom we believe to be endowed witb
suitable gifts and grace, have been accepted as probationers.
Churches are being multiplied, and we are privileged to proclaim.
*' the unsearchable riches of Christ ^^ to growing congregations of
devout worshippers. Our Sabbath-schools are increasing in
number and improving in efficiency. In Day-school education
our people take an active part, in as far as the systems established
in the several Colonies will permit, while the success of our
Collegiate Institutions fully justifies the intelligent liberality and
enterprise of those gentlemen who projected a scheme which
supplies a first-class education to the sons of our more affluent
members. For these gratifying tokens of the Divine blessing,
and of the favour of the people, wc feel bound to thank God and
take courage.
But our hearts are saddened in presence of one fact which our
review has made painfully apparent, and the existence of which
well-nigh eclipses the brightness of the picture now contemplated.
We report a decrease in our Church to the extent of one hun-
dred and seventy-four members in the Colonial Districts.
Earnest and searching has been the inquiry, Whence this
decrease ? which is relatively greater than that reported in your
home Connexion ; and numerous have been the suggestions as to
the cause and cure of the calamity so deeply deplored. On one
point we are unanimous, namely, that no alteration in the test of
Church-membership is desirable. Modification in this particular
might be adopted by which large additions could at once be made
to our numbers, but we are persuaded that our efficiency as a
Church would be sadly impaired by any such deviation from
primitive Metliodism. The needed reformation is not in our
system, but in ourselves. Not until we are holier as a Pastorate
and Church can wc expect to be extensively employed in winning
souls for Christ ; and a richer baptism of the Spirit of holiness,
we are persuaded, will alone meet the exigency, and fit us for
a renewed career of evangelistic success. We feel ourselves
called not only to greater earnestness and directness in preaching,
but also to more diligent and systematic pastoral visitation ; and
we believe that from our Sabbath-schools, and from the homes of
our people, where a proper oversight is exercised and a true
sympathy manifested, we are warranted to expect a constant
influx of young converts, more than sufficient to secure a con-
tinuous increase of our Church -membership ; while our efficiency
in evangelizing the masses outside would be augmented as a
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consequence of our added care for those whom God had already
given us. While freely admitting the difficulties occasioned by
the speculative tendencies of the age, it is none the less our
unfaltering conviction, that it is the law of Christ's Church to
make steady advance, in spite of every form of speculative error
which unsanctified genius may originate ; and that the prevailing
activity of the propagators of false theories is not a matter simply
to be deplored, but is to be met and overcome by activity still
more intense, the offspring of a living, loving, intelligent faith in
Jesus, the Son of God.
You will rejoice with us in the continued prosperity of our
Mission-work. God's blessing still attends the labours of our
brethren in the Islands ; and in the sustained liberality of the
native converts we behold gratifying evidence of their appre-
ciation of the Gospel of peace. The continued stream of
emigration setting in upon Fiji, and the transition state of the
Government there, occasion no small concern to the friends of the
Mission cause. Our brethren in Fiji, together with the infant
Churches of which they have the oversight, prefer a special claim
to our sympathies and prayers. We regret that we are not yet in
a position to relieve the Home Committee of all pecuniary respon-
sibility in the support of our Missions. The claims of our Church-
extension schemes in these Colonies press so heavily upon our
people, as to render it quite impossible for us to undertake,
unaided, the maintenance of the Foreign work, and necessitate
our reluctant appeal to you for continued help.
The presence of your devoted missionary, the Rev. Josiah Cox,
in our Conference, has been a source of gladness to us. He has
lent most efficient aid in the examination of our Chinese can-
didate for the ministry ; his services have tended largely to deepen
the interest felt by our people in the conversion of the Chinamen
resident in these Colonies ; and he leaves our shores followed by
the prayers, not of the Conference only, but of the thousands of
our Israel who have listened to his earnest and able advocacy of
the claims of China.
We have again discussed at length the question of Colonial and
General Conferences. Our Resolutions on this important subject
are herewith forwarded, and we are hopeful that you will accede
to the proposed modification. The present arrangement is quite
inadequate to the necessities of our work, scattered as it is over an
area larger than the continent of Europe. The expense in time
and money incurred by ministers attending from another than the
colony in which the Conference is held is very great ; while the
attendance of the lay-members of the Connexional Committees
is almost exclusively limited to such as are resident in or around
the Conference town. The feeling begins to obtain among the
members of our Church, that the utility of Conference is inversely
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proportionate to its remoteness ; and that their interests can odIt
be properly secured when adequately represented, a contingent
which under the present system, in very many cases, borders upoo
the impossible. The system of Colonial Conferences will remore
the disabilities complained of, while the advantages of effidem
legislation will be secured to the whole Church, and the Con-
nexional bond strengthened, by the General Representative
Conference, which will hold its sessions triennially.
Heartily do we thank you for your willing endorsement of our
last yearns choice of a President. Faithftilly and vnth great
efficiency has our esteemed brother Chapman discharged the
duties of his important office; and the debt of love of which his
election by the brethren was the acknowledgment, he has, by hb
conduct in the chair, rendered only less possible of liquidation.
We respectfully and cordially request the appointment of the
Rev. Thomas Williams as our President for next year. The
arduous and successful labours of brother Williams during a
lengthened term of service in Fiji, succeeded by many years of
faithful ministerial toil in these Colonies, render him worthy of tb.
honour, which you will gratify us by conferring upon him.
Engrossing as are the affairs of our own Church, and decpW
important as we deem the intere^s of these lands where we zxt
privileged to assist in laying the foundation of institutions by
which the destinies of unborn generations will be affected, we art
not unobservant of the startling events, religious and political, of
which the old world has recently been the scene. We especialU
rejoice that God has stirred the hearts of British Methodists.
taking advantage of providential openings, to resolve as much a«
in them is, to preach the Gospel to them who '* are in Rome also;'
and we would fain accept this as a presage of the dawn of that
brightness of the Lord^s coming, the issue of which is to be the
utter destruction of the " man of sin.^
Fathers and Brethren, farewell. We trust that the present
will prove, to you and to us, a year of the " right hand '*'' of the
Most High ; and pray that our joint efforts in our allotted portions
of Christ's harvest-field, together with the services of all sister-
Churches true to the faith, may, through the ever-increasing
baptism of the Holy Ghost, bring us appreciably nearer to the
time when it shall be said of our world at large, '^ Lo, the taber-
nacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and thev
shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be
their God."*
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
BENJAMIN CHAPMAN, President,
Melbourne^ 1872.
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THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1872
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE AUSTRALASIAN CONFER-
ENCE, 1872.
Reyerend and dear Brethben,
We greet you in the name of the Lord. We assure you of
our unabated affection for you, and of our unfeigned joy in the great
work which God has committed to your hands. When we read
your Address, together with those which reached us from other
Affiliated Conferences, we felt that no words of praise could be
sufficient to Him whose blessing had made the cause, once little
as a grain of mustard-seed, to grow until it had become so great
a tree.
We rejoice with you that Australasian Methodism is proving
to be a tree *' whose seed is .in itself;^ and that a number of
candidates have again presented themselves for the holy office of
the Ministry. The fact that this has occurred in a country whose
rapidly extending commerce offi^rs strong inducements to a com-
mercial career, appears to us an indication that there exists
amongst your youn^ men a sound and earnest piety. From the
same cause we take comfort to ourselves; for, although the
business of this country is in a condition of unprecedented
activity, and men of enterprise and intelligence are in demand
on every side, a considerable number of young men have obeyed
the call of the Holy Spirit, and have been welcomed by us into
probation for the work of the Ministry.
There is need of these accessions to our numbers, for we cannot
report as you do, that no deaths have occurred in our ranks.
Death has indeed been busy amongst us, and in the list of the
fallen are some names which the Church will not willingly let
die. Those of James Dixon and Thomas Vasey are honoured
by you as by us; and you will share the grief we feel, as we
note the places of these honoured men vacant amongst us for ever.
Yet our grief is not inconsistent with a deep and reverent joy, as
we reflect that our loss is their infinite gain, and that they have
*' passed through death triumphant home.'"
We rejoice to hear of the prosperity which has attended your
efforts in the multiplication of churches, and the extension of
Sunday-school enterprise. We also are permitted to rejoice over
similar elements of prosperity. Never before did the liberality of
our people to the cause of the. Saviour abound so largely. On
ever]^ hand new chapels are being built, and agencies are beiui^
multiplied for the purpose of seeking, in order to save, that which
was lost. In London and Manchester, and other towns, fresh
and more systematic efforts have been commenced for the purpose
of reaching the lowest and most degraded classes of the population ;
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and already success has crowned these attempts. We are con-
vinced that there is no brighter augury for the ftiture of our
Church. The crowning proof of any Churches Divine mission
is this, — '^ The poor have the Gospel preached unto them ;^^ and
the Church which allows her hold on these classes to relax
proves infallibly that the numbness of decay is creeping upon her
hands.
That you should have to report a decrease in the number of
membcFs in your Colonial Churches, is a cause of sorrow, which,
alas ! has its counterpart in England. Our decrease, like yoiu*
own, is comparatively small; but that there should be any
decrease is a fact which speaks to us in very solemn tones. We
do not view this sad fact in any spirit of panic. We do not
believe that our work is done, or that the Lord has left us. We
know by a thousand signs that He is with us of a truth. But we
look upon this decrease in our Societies not as a light matter ; not
as a fact to be hurried over with a few words of apology and re-
gret ; but rather as one which should hi^nble us deeply before God,
and lead each one of us to the most minute and faitnful self-exami-
nation. We dare not attempt to justif)^ ourselves by attacking our
ecclesiastical system ; and we are thankful that, in reference to the
condition of Methodist membership, your Address gives no uncer-
tain utterance. The class-meeting may and ought to be improved;
the best men and women in our Churches ought to consecrate their
intelligence and devotion to the conduct of the class-meeting;
and if such persons would become Leaders many of the objections
which are frequently brought against these meetings, as they are
sometimes conducted, would be removed. But we are convinced
that if the class-meeting be in general disfavour in any Church,
it is because the spiritual life of that Church has become low ; and
the true remedy for the evil of non-attendance is not to be found in
any relaxation of our rules, but in a wide, deep, and intelligent
revival of religion.
The great want of the Church, dear brethren, we feel to be the
want of spiritual power. There is needed in all parts of the
Methodist world, revived attention to the doctrine and experience
of Scriptural holiness. It is as true now, as when John Wesley
declared it, that whenever entire sanctification is preached and
possessed the work of God prospers and many sinners are con-
verted. A holy Church is the only powerful Church, and it has
cheered us not a little to be assured that while we are earnestly
seeking a higher life for ourselves, you are pledging yourselves to
a fuller consecration, and praying for a richer baptism of the Spirit
of power.
We " Missionary efforts in the South Seas with
unfai ^ rejoice that the ancient blessing still rests so
rema i of Christian toil. With respect to Fiji,
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we trust that, ere long, political arrangements may be made which
will remove some, at least, of the causes of your anxiety ; and any
effort by which we can further such a result we shall not hesitate
to put forth. Meanwhile the prosecution of missionary work
should not be relaxed. We are thankful to note the liberality of
your people in the extension of the work of God in the Colonies.
But our experience has taught us, that wise and vigorous efforts
on behalf of the Foreign Missions never cripple a Church for
any home-enterprise ; and we trust that before long you will be
able to undertake the entire support of the Missions connected
with your Conference, thus leaving us free to enter some of those
openings in Europe, Asia, and Africa, from which we are held
back, at present, by the insufficiency of our Missionary income.
We rejoice to learn, from the Resolutions of your Missionary
Committee, that you are prepared to do your part towards accom-
plishing this result.
It affords us great pleasure to accede to your request, that we
would appoint the Rev. Thomas Williams the President of your
next Conference. His high Christian character, his sound judg-
ment, and his arduous labours, in past years, in the Mission-field,
justly entitle him to your confidence and to ours.
We have carefully examined your " Plan for the formation of
Annual and General Conferences for the Australasian Wesleyan-
MMhodist Connexion.'' On this subject we will forward our
views to you in a separate document.
Finally, dear brethren, *' we commend you to God, and to the
word of His grace.''
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
LUKE H. WISEMAN, President
GEORGE T. PERKS. Secretaryi.
London, August IGth, 1872.
ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE WESLEYAN-
METHODIST CHURCH OF EASTERN-BRITISH AMERICA,
1872, TO THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OP 1872.
HONOUBSD AND BELOVED FaTHER^ AND BRETHREN,
Again assembled in our annual Conference, we rejoice in the
opportunity afforded of renewing with you our filial and fraternal
intercourse. The Address received from your venerable body
has been listened to by us with loving reverence and with unfeigned
joy. The general vigour and vitality of your work, the growth
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and success of your educational interests, the ample sweep of your
aggressive enterprises, the princely liberality which has enabled
you to multiply metropolitan churches, the flexible adaptation of
agencies and methods of action to the specialities of modem
civilization and to the necessities of modem life, the firm, un-
yielding maintenance of great principles, and the faithful ministry
of the truth ''as it is in Jesus, '^ claim our grateful recognition,
and call for hallowed emulation.
The work we are prosecuting in the Eastern Provinces of
British America ranges over a wide space, and greatly varies in
its character. It comprehends pioneer efforts and Missions in
sparsely settled localities, as well as commodious churches and
established congregations in more advanced communities. Upon
some Circuits, '' showers of blessings^ have descended ; nor have
we had to mourn over any wide*spread declension ; but success
has not been commensurate with our hopes, and a deepening sense
of dependence upon God has pervaded our hearts. Paul planteth
and ApoUos watereth, but God giveth the increase.
We hold the doctrine of the mil and plenary inspiration of the
Sacred Scriptures ; we rejoice to proclaim a present, free, and full
salvation ; we dare not adorn our Ministry with the gaudy rites of
a godless ceremonial ; and we are solicitous for our people that
instead of the ^^ wood, hay, and stubble ^^ of vain show, tliey should
in ^'gold, silver, and precious stones^^ of a steadfast faith, and
holy continuous zeal, ^' build upon the foundation of the Apostles
and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the Chief Comer
Stone."
We have not been unmindful of the pressing claims of a
perishing world. The enlarged contributions of this year afford
evidence of continued practical sympathy with the Forei^ Mis-
sions of British Methodism. We have been led by the exigencies
of our work into a new field of efibrt in the prosecution of Home-
Missions. Prompted by patriotic and philanthropic motives, as
well as by love to Christ and loyalty to Methodism, our most
influential people have cheerfully co-operated with us in this work,
and by the abundance of their liberality have placed the Home-
Missionary Society amongst the most prosperous and promising of
our Church enterprises.
Death has thinned our ranks. Two aged brethren have finished
their course with joy ; a brother always ready for pioneer work, in
the golden prime of manhood, has fallen at his post ; and during
this Conference session, in the death of another esteemed minister,
the monition of the Master has come to us with fresh force, " Be
ye also ready.""
The rapid expansion of our work has created a demand for
Ministerial agency which we find it difficult to supply. From
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labourers generally suited to this field of toil ; and in these pro-
vinces we have still room for young men who come to us well
recommended, and who are prepared to ^^ endure hardness, as good
soldiers of Jesus Christ.'"
Our Book-Room, long a subject of financial difficulty, is gra-
dually emerging firom its heavy embarrassments. The educa-
tional interests of our Church were never perhaps more efficient,
or more prosperous, in carrying on the work assigned to them,
than at the present time ; but their operations have been seriously
interfered with by the introduction of a new policy into the gov-
ernmental administration of New Brunswick, professedly in the
interests of Protestantism. All Legislative aid has been withdrawn
from denominational education. To place our valuable and valued
Institutions upon an independent financial basis, an Endowment
Fund, inaugurated by generous and self-denying contributions
of the brethren at this Conference, has become an imperative
necessity.
The question of union has occupied our deliberate attention.
A Committee has been appointed to meet an arrangement of the
same kind in the Canadian Conference, for the purpose of matur-
ing a plan of federal union. We indulge the hope that economical
difficulties will be overcome, and that we shall, at no distant
period, constitute the '^ United Methodist Church in British
America.*'
The interest of our Conference session and services has been
heightened by the presence and ministry of the Rev. W. Morley
Punshon, LL.D., Representative of tne Canadian Conference,
who more than ever has won our love and admiration ; and we
have also been indebted to the sagacious counsels of another
honoured member of the same deputation, the Rev. Dr. Evans.
We request the appointment of the Rev. Charles Stewart, D.D.,
as our next President, and the Rev. Elias Brettle as Co-Delegate.
We have requested the Rev. George Scott, D.D., to act as our
Representative at your Conference.
And now, beloved Fathers and Brethren, refreshed by the har-
mony which has to an unusual degree pervaded our assembling
together, we go forth to our varied fields of toil, bearing precious
seed, with the fervent prayer, that the Lord of the harvest will
permit us to return rejoicing, '•^ bringing our sheaves with us.''
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
JAMES G. HENNIGAR, President,
DUNCAN D. CURRIE, Secretary.
Halifax^ Nova Scotia^ July 4sthj 1872.
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THE ANSWER OF THE BRITISH CONFERENCE OF 1872
TO THE ADDRESS OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE
WESLEYAN-METHODIST CHURCH IN EASTERN-
BRITISH AMERICA, 1872.
Reverend and very dear Brethren,
Your fraternal greetings are welcome to us for manifold
reasons, but chiq^y as a proof that we mutually dwell in God.
*' Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one
another."
The Address of your Conference was read to the largest
assembly of Methodist" ministers which has ever been gathered^
even in this Metropolis. Your able representative, the Rev.
George Scott, D.D., in simple and telling words, deepened the
impression which your message was so well calculated to make.
You will rejoice with us, we are persuaded, when we record
the financial success of a noble scheme for the erection of iifty
new chapels in London, each to accommodate a thousand wor-
shippers ; the steady increase in the number of our houses^ of
prayer throughout the country ; the multiplication of our Day-
schools ; and the sustentation of our funds for the spread of the
Gospel at home, and in '*all the world/^ Earnest and faithful
ministers, nobly supported by praying and able volunteers, aie
seeking, in order to save, the most degraded of our home-popu-
lation, while, amidst many instances of progress in '^ regions
beyond," we may point with adoring gratitude to the deepening
and widening influence of our Italian Mission, and to the raising
up of a powerful native ministry in India.
Yet, while we thus write, we are saddened at the remembrance
that this year our numerical returns show a decrease of two
hundred and forty members. While we are not unmindful of the
thought, that there may be no loss of vitality in the parent-trunk,
even when some of the branches are removed, yet would we com-
mune with our own hearts, and ask whether the ** whole economy
of grace,^' which is at the service of the Church, would not have
produced new and abundant life all around, if we had not too
oflen " received the grace of God in vain " ? It may be that if
we were more tenderly anxious to arrest the backsliding, and to
recover the fallen, our love would have a healthier glow, and oar
vigilance and fidelity be more commensurate with our responsi-
bilities. In saving others we should save ourselves. The
Church conquers by her tears as well as by her sword. We bail
accessions to our Churches ; ought we not then to pursue with
earnest and loving entreaty those who wander from the fold ?
We are one with you, blessed be God, in doctrine as in
affection. We heartily reciprocate your congratulations u]x>n the
maintenance of unmistakable evangelical truth in our pulpits and
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among our Societies. We could not, as we would not, vie with
those who seek to attract men by histrionic pageantry. We call
to mind the simplicity of our blessed Saviour's life, ministry, and
sacraments, and we recoil from ostentatious observances, which are
rebuked in every chapter of the Holy Gospels. " Our rejoicing
is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and
godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God,
we have had our conversation in the world."" To all those who
would stimulate us to seek warmth at the painted fires of Ritualism,
by the citation of sacramentarian tenets from the writings of the
immortal brothers who gave Methodism her theology and her
songs, our reply is simple : We allow infallibility to no man, not
even to those true successors of the Apostles — John and Charles
Wesley. As the venerable Founder of our polity himself has
said, ^* We are no more to expect any living man to be infallible
than to be omniscient.^ And it is due to the memory of our
Founder that we should remind ourselves of the marked differ-
ence in his teaching, upon the points in question, before and after
his personal acceptance of salvation by faith.
But while we refuse to be enchained by Ritualism, seeing that
we were '^ free bom,^ we do not understand that repugnance to
what you justly designate as the " gaudy rites of a godless cere-
moniaP' implies a careless, perfunctory, and irreverent celebration
of the solemn services of the sanctuary. The love which is not
reverent and devout in all holy exercises we believe to be "another'**
love than that of which an Apostle has said, " It doth not behave
itself unseemly.'**
We sympathize with you in the losses you have sustained by
death. Illustrious names have been added this year to our death-
roll. Conspicuous among them are those of the revered and
beloved James Dixon, D.D., an eloquent champion of the
oppressed, a mighty interpreter of the oracles of God, a child in
malice, a man in understanding; the venerable Elijah Hoole, D.D.,
who, despite continuous physical suffering, persistently toiled in
the service of our Foreign Missions, and was " ready to every
good work;** and Thomas Vasey, a tender, genial, and noble
Christian, a daring and successful evangelist, who, when nearing
the highest honour our Connexion can bestow, passed triumphantly
to the " inheritance of the saints in light.**
Roused by the memory of the illustrious dead, we are resolved
to present a bold and unyielding front to the encroachments of the
"man of sin;** to the blasphemous attacks of an infidelity now
open, and now lurking under the apologetic designation of Ration-
alism ; and to the seductions of a worldliness, which divides its
homage between gold and pleasure. God help each one of us to
" endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ** !
It gladdens us to know that your Educational department is in
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80 efficient and prosperous a condition. Be not disquieted* e?en
though, as you inform us, ^' all Legislative aid has been withdrawn
from denominational education.^ Whatever diversity of opinioD
may exist, either among us or among you, as to the relative merits
of a denominational or a national education, history wiU not fail
to record, that at a time when the nation inadequately cared for
the children of the people, the Churches sedulously strove to
remedy this defect. And if the persistent activity of godly people
in the past has at length aroused the nation to do its duty, and to
resolve to give to every child that education which is a birthright
of Christianity, let us be thankful that bygone labour has not been
** in vain in the Lord/^
We have pleasure in acceding to your request, and in appoint-
ing the Rev. Charles Stewart, D.D., to be your next President,
and the Rev. Elias Brettle as Co-Delegate.
^' And now,"^ beloved brethren, we *^ commend you to God,
and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and
to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.**
Let us heed the stirring call of our IsraePs sweet singer, —
" Strive we, in affection strive ;
Let the purer flame revive,
Such as m the martyrs glow'd
Dying champions for their God."
Let us dare for Christ. And when the ** Chief Shepherd " »hall
appear, may we receive a crown of glory, which fadeth not away!
Signed on behalf and by order of the Conference,
LUKE H. WISEMAN, President.
GEORGE T. PERKS, Secretary.
London, August 16/A, 1872.
MEMORIAL TO THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY,
ON THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ACTS.
THE MEMORIAL OF THE MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL IN THS
CONNEXION ESTABLISHED BY THE LATE BEV. JOHN WESLEY,
M.A., NOW ASSEMBLED IN THEIR ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
To the Right Honourable William Ewart Gladstone, M.P^
First Lord of the Treasury, humbly sheweth.
That your Memorialists find with sincere regret that another
year has passed away without any effectual measures having been
taken for the repeal of the Contagious Diseases Acts.
That the failure of the measure brought forward, and the con-
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sequent continuance of those Acts on the Statute-Book after the
Commission had reported unfavourably to their continuance, are
most deeply to be deplored in the interests of religion and
morality. In the judgment of your Memorialists, a measure 'so
vitally affecting the moral condition of the country was entitled to
precedence over some others of a merely political or economical
character which have passed or are now passing through Parlia-
ment, and should have been actively pressed forward by the
Administration by whom it had been introduced.
That, founding their view upon the plain dictates of New-
Testament morality, your Memorialists hold that no argument
drawn from supposed expediency can avail to justify measures
which, by offering comparative, if not entire, impunity to
offenders against the Divine law, smooth the path to ruin.
Your Memorialists are not unaware of the various considerations
based on social, economical, and sanitary grounds, by which it is
souffht to justify the continuance, and even the extension to the
civil population, of these most objectionable Acts ; but they are
convinced that all considerations of advantage are more than
counterbalanced by the immoral tendencies of these Acts. The
saving of expense, even if actually effected, bears no proportion to
the injury inflicted on society at large, by encouraging the
formation of dissolute habits, and poisoning the fountains of
family-life.
The invincible repugnance with which your Memorialists
regard the Acts in question is enhanced when they contemplate
the possibility that by the recent changes in the organization of
the Army, their operation may be extended to various places
hitherto free from their demoralizing influence. Your Memorial-
ists earnestly request that some method may be found of preventing
such extension, even though Parliament may not be sitting.
Your Memorialists further assure you that the sentiments and
convictions here expressed are shared by great multitudes with
whom they are associated ; and although, as yet, but little public
action has been taken on the subject, they humbly trust that, by
timely effort on the part of the Government next session, the
necessity for extensive and prolonged agitation may be averted.
Most earnestly therefore do they implore you to use all the
influence of your high station to wipe out this blot from our
National Legislation.
(Signed,) LUKE H. WISEMAN, President.
GEORGE T. PERKS, Secretary,
and seven hundred other Ministers.
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APPENDIX.
L— Page 616.
MEETING OF THE MISSIONARY COMMITTEE OF
REVIEW,
HELD IN LONDON, JULY 30tH, 1872.
The Rev. John H. James, D.D., President of the Conference,
in the Chair.
Moved ^by the Rev. Dr. Osborn ; seconded by Mr. T. P.
Bunting ; supported by the Rev. Dr. Appelbe :
1. That this Committee, while bowing with submissive
reverence to the will of God, in the removal by death of the
Rev. Elijah Hoole, D.D., senior Secretary of the Society, is
deeply sensible of the heavy loss which it has thus sustained.
The Committee will long cherish a grateful remembrance of his
Christian excellencies, his various attainments, and especially
of the eminent services which for more than fifty years he
rendered to this Society.
Moved by the Rev. Samuel Coley ; seconded by Mr. Samuel
Budgett ; supported by Mr. N. B. Downing, and the Rev. Dr.
Jobson :
2. That the Committee has received with thankfulness a
Report of the satisfactory progress of the movement so favour-
ably begun at the last Conference, for the liquidation of the
Society's debt, and for the providing of chapels, schools, and
residences in Rome and Naples; it would also gratefully
acknowledge the timely liberality which has been manifested
on behalf of the suflfering congregations and societies in France ;
but it is also fully convinced that the regular and ordinary
annual income of the Society might be greatly auraiented by
the more earnest working of the details of the Branch and
Auxiliary organizations.
Moved by the P- " ' Kilner; seconded by Mr. A. F.
Newton ; support J. P. Cook :
3. That this ' is the growth of a Native
Ministry, and the tions of the Native Churches,
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as encouraging signs of healthy progress, and indulges the hope
that at no distant period, some portion at least of the funds
which have been so long and so largely expended on old stations,
will be liberated for new and aggressive work.
Movjed by the Rev. W. Shaw (a) ; seconded by Mr. William
M« Arthur, M.P. :
4. That this Committee has heard with regret that there is
reason to believe that the slave-trade, which has been all but
suppressed on the West Coast of Africa, is now carried on with
circumstances of much violence and cruelty on the East Coast.
The recent Report of a Committee of the House of Commons
makes it likely that attention will be fully directed to this
distressing subject ; and this Committee is encouraged by this
circumstance to hope that if once fairly made known, the evil
will no longer be lost sight of. The Committee requests the
General Committee of the Missionary Society to continue to
watch the question; and recommends that they should be
specially empowered by the Conference to direct congregational
petitions to oe prepared, if, in the course of the year, such a
measure may be found necessary.
Moved by the Rev. C. Prest; seconded by Mr. Alexander
M* Arthur ; supported by Mr. John Corderoy :
5. That this Committee recommends that the thanks of the
Conference be presented to Mr. James Heald, and the Rev. Dr.
Jobson, the General Treasurers, to the General Secretaries, and
to the Committee of Management, for their services during the
past year.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE
NEW KINGSWOOD AND WOODHOUSE GROVE
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION FUND,
HELD IN LONDON, JULY 26rH, 1872.
Present, the Rev. Dr. James, President of the Conference,
in the Chair ; tjie Rev. L. H. Wiseman, Secretary of the Con-
ference ; the Rev. Benjamin B. Waddy and Mr. John Meek, the
Treasurers of the Fund ; the Rev. Frederick Pajme and the
Rev. John Harvard, the Secretaries of the Fund, and other
members of the Committee.
The Committee was ratified to find that the scholastic
eflSciency of the Schools has been maintained, and, in the case
of the boys' Schools, has been proved by the numbers and
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position of those pupils who have passed the Oxford ani
Cambridge Local Examinationst The Committee was ab:
glad to hear that Triniiy-Hall, Southport, erected by t}:^
liberality of Mr. Femley, will be ready for occapation in a shcri
time, and will afford accommodation for iSfiy additional popils.
daughters of Ministers, for whom application has been alieadj
made.
It was unanimously resolved, That the Committee hears with
great satisfaction that the proposal that the balance of expen-
diture over income in the accounts of the newly-establishrtl
schools for Ministers' daughters, should be paid, as in the c&^
of the New Bangswood and Woodhouse Grove Schools, out d
the Children's Fund, has received the all but nnanimoy
approval of the District Committees.
And the Conference is requested to refer all questions relatiDj
to the claims of the Schools' Fund upon the Children's Foi^i
to the officers of the two Funds.
It was also unanimously resolved to recommend that the
thanks of the Conference be given : —
1. To the Rev. Benjamin B. Waddy and Mr. John Meek, tic
General Treasurers ; the Rev. Frederick Payne and the Rev. John
Harvard, the General Secretaries ; and to the Local Treasurer?.
Secretaries, and Committees, for the diligent and effident
discharge of the duties of their respective offices during the pas:
year.
2. To the Rev. William H. Sargent and the Rev. Henry H.
Chettle, the Governors of the Schools, and to Mrs. Sargent an«i
Mrs. Chettle, for their kind attention to the comfort of the
children under their care during the year.
3. To the Rev. William F. Moulton,- M.A., for the alie
manner in which he has discharged the duties of the Classical
and Mathematical Examiner at both New Kingswood and Wood-
house Grove Schools ; and to the gentlemen and ladies wb.
have kindly served the Institutions by examining the Schoob
for both boys and girls in other branches of learning.
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MEETING OP THE COMMITTEE OF REVIEW OX
CHAPEL AFFAIRS,
HBLD IN LONDON, JULY 29tH, 1872.
PrbsenTj the Rev. Dr. James, President of the Conference,
in the Chair ; the Rev. Luke H. Wiseman, M.A., Secretary of
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the Conferenc5e ; the Bev. John Farrar, Ex-President; the
Eevs. John Bedford and William Edwards, Secretaries of the
Chapel Committee; the Revs. Dr. Stamp, W. Arthur, M.A., G. T.
Perks, M.A., Charles Povah, H. W. Williams, John Tindall,
J. J. Topham, and other Ministers.
Also, Messrs. T. P. Bunting, J. Corderoy, W. Dingley, S.
D. Waddy, B.A., W. W. Cannon, G. Lidgett, W. F. Newton,
E. Healey, Sir F. Lycett, John Berrie, John Napier, J. B.
Falconar, John Brewer, William Mewburn, and many others.
The Bev. W. Edwards read the Export for the year 1871-72,
of which the following is an abstract : —
The Income from all Sources is £8,616. 11^. ; being an increase
of £536. lis. 2d. ^
Hie Subscriptions and Collections for the "North Wales
Fund" amount to £562. 6s. 6rf., being an increase of
Us. 8d.
I. BUTLDma DEPARTMENT.
Erections Sanctioned.
125 Chapels, at an estimated cost of £191,840 ; 23 Ministers'
houses, £14,115 ; 45 Schools, £27,306 ; 87 Enlargements and
Alterations, £44,801; 72 Modifications, £20,887 additional
cost; 34 Organs, £7,778. There are 22 more cases than in
the year preceding, and the expenditure is £76,961 greater.
The outlay proj)osed is £306,727, being £79,961 above the
previous year ; and the temporary debt sanctioned is £46,406,
being 15} per cent The aid promised by the Committee to
new chapels is, in Grants, £2,780 ; in Loans, £4,500.
Sales.
The Committee h^e sanctioned the sale of 42 chapels, 4
houses, 4 schools, and 7 plots of land. In 38 cases more
convenient premises will be provided.
Erections Completed.
In the following cases the conditions agreed upon with the
Committee have been observed : — 88 Chapels, costing £110,057 ;
11 Ministers' houses, £9,974 ; 25 Schools, £13,856 ; 59 Enlarge-
ments, etc., £23,513 ; 24 Organs, £4,246. In 43 cases the
conditions have not been observed : the per-centage of debt on
these is 39^. There are also 20 cases for which Connexional
sanction was not sought, and on which the per-centage of debt
is 50^. The entire outlay, £215,363. During the year the
Committee have paid towards new chapels, — Grants, £2,525 ;
Loans, £3,105.
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II. RBLIEF DEPABTHSNT.
GraTits.
To the Trustees of 86 chapelA £2,156 have been paid. On
45 of these no debt now remains.
Loans.
The Loan instalments received during the year have amoanted
to £7,240. 2s. on the 22^/^^/ account, and £1,721. Is. on the
Erections^ 'Fund account. The Loans now in operation are 434.
£149417 have been advanced to meet £17,075, raised by
Trustees. The South Wales Loan Committee have advanced
£50 to meet £57; aud the North Wales Committee hare
advanced £300 to meet £319.
III. LOCAL EFFORTS.
The sums paid off by local efforts and surplus income are
£27,338. Is. 8rf., being £10,294. 18«. ^cL more than laat year.
Contributions to Circuit Funds.
Two thousand three hundred and seventy Trusts have con-
tributed £25,726. 2s. 4rf., being an increase of 134 TrustB,
and £1,668. bs. 3d.
rV. SUMMART.
The total amount of debts discharged is £70,677, makioi^
£892,438 in the last 18 years.
The total sum contributed in Great Britain, in the last year,
as far as ascertained, is £227,932, an increase of £807, and
£314 above the highest total ever previously reported.
v. GENERAL MAIJAQEMEKT OF TRUST ESTATES.
The Ketums include particulars relating to 6,175 Tru8tE8tate&
There is an increase of 175 in the number insured against fire.
The increase ought to have been much larger, but many Trustees
state that they are waiting for the establishment of the Company
for the Insurance of Wesleyan-Methodist Trust Property.
The following Resolutions were adopted : —
Moved by the Rev. F. J. Jobson, D.D., of London ; seconded
by Mr. Falconar, of Newcastle-on-Tyne ; and supported by Sir
Francis Lycett, of London :
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1. That this Meeting rejoices to learn, from the Report now
read, that considerable progress has been made, during the
year, in the reduction of Trust Debts, in the erection of new
Chapels and Schools, and in the enlargement of others. 'The
Meeting regrets that, in the straitened circumstances of the
Chapel Fund, the amount of help given to New Chapel -
Erections is unavoidably small, but trusts that, by the increasing
liberality of the Connexion, more ample means will be provided
to enable the Committee to aid, by larger Grants, cases of
judicious chapel extension.
Moved by Dr. Smith, of Warrington ; seconded by the Rev.
James Clapham, of Bristol ; and supported by Mr. James
Falshaw, of Edinburgh :
2. That while this Meeting is gratified with the steady zeal
manifested in various Circuits for the removal of Chapel Debts,
it is concerned to hear that the capital of the Relief Loan Fund
is inadequate to meet the applications made to the Committee
for Loans, and that a large sum is now due to the Bank on this
account. The Meeting is of opinion that, in the present state
of the Fund, Trustees who seek aid from it should endeavour
to raise, by local resources, a larger proportion than heretofore
' of the debt proposed to be liquidated, and also that, when the
income of their Trusts will enable them to do so, they should
arrange for the repayment of Loans within a shorter time than
ten years.
Moved by the Rev. H. W. Williams, of Hull ; seconded by
Mr, Thomas Brentnall, of Middlesborough ; and supported by
Mr. John Brewer, of Walsall :
3. This Meeting rejoices to hear that the proportion of debt
to the entire outlay, on account of new Erections and Enlarge-
ments reported through the several District Meetings as
completed this year, is less than the average of former years ;
and that, if the engagements of Trustees, with respect to other
cases recently sanctioned, be duly fulfilled, this gratifying
improvement may be expected to be continued.
Moved by the Rev. G. Osbom, D.D., of Richmond ; seconded
by Mr. John Berrie, of Manchester ; and supported by Mr.
William Mewbum, of Wykeham Park, and several others :
4. This Meeting has heard with deep regret, that the health
of the Rev. John Bedford has so far failed as to have led him
to tender his resignation as Secretary 6f the Chapel Committee,
the duties of which office he has most faithfully discharged for
thirteen years with great advantage to the Connexion, af^r
having rendered valuable services as Assistant Secretap)' during
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the preceding five years. The Meeting is glad to hear that, II
various ways, so far as his strength will permit, he is likely ti
render farther aid to this important department of Connexional
affairs, and cordially recommends, for the acceptance of tLc
Conference, the Minutes of the Chapel Committee embodied in
the Report
Moved by the Rev. William Jackson, of Didsbury ; second*;^;
by Mr. W. W. Cannon, Mayor of Bolton; and supported Lj
Mr. E. Neel, of Jersey :
5. That the thanks of this Meeting be presented to the
District Chapel Secretaries and Committees, to the Circalt
Chapel Secretaries, and tp the Ministers and Trustees who have
acted with them for their valuable services to this department
of Methodism.
Moved by the Rev. Benjamin Gregory, of London ; seconded
by Mr. George Smith, of Leeds :
6. That the thanks of the Meeting be presented to Messrs,
Fernley and Healey, the Treasurers; to the Rev. Messrs.
Bedford and Edwards, the General Secretaries; and to the
Committee, for their diligent and faithful services.
METROPOLITAN CHAPEL BUILDING FUND.
The Rev. Gervase Smith read the Report of the Committee
as follows : —
During the year, 5 of the proposed 50 new chapels have been
opened for public worship, in each case with gratifying prospects
of success. Three more are approaching completion ; and within
a few weeks it is believed that several others will be commenced.
The Committee have voted loans to the extent of £6,4d5
towards the purchase of 9 new sites during the year.
Two other sites, leaseholds, have been secured. In the»e
cases the freeholds cannot at present be obtained. Applications
for help towards the purchase of 5 additional sites are before
the Committee. Fifteen sites are now secured, and are ready
for use.
In 5 cases help from the Special, as well as the Ordinary
Fund, has been granted. Li each of these cases £3,000 \m
been voted in grants and loans.
Since the last Conference £6,550 has been actually paid
from the Ordinary Fund, and £9,500 from the Special Fund.
About £1,000 has been repaid by the trusts to which loans
have been made during the year.
It is proposed to build, with the help of the Fund, a Memoria)
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Chapel to th^ late Mrs. Mary Fletcher, wife of the immortal
John Fletcher, in the village of Leytonstone.
During the year 18 public meetings have been held and 85
sermons have been preached in the Mefropolitan chapels, on
behalf of the Fund.
The Committee are filled with anxiety with regard to the
future. An annual income of £5,000 is urgently required, and
indeed indispensable, to the carrying out of the scheme. But
scarcely £2,000 is realised from all sources. A more vigorous
and systematic eflFort, with regard both to subscriptions and
collections, has become absolutely necessary.
THE PROVINCIAL FUND.
We began the year with a promise of £26,000. Many towns
have been visited, and many appeals have been sent by post.
The response has been very gratifying. Though the aggregate
amount is not so large as some members of the Committee
desired, it is larger than some even hoped for.
One generous contributor, who resides in London, and
whose name has been already published, had really offered his
large contribution before Sir Francis Lycett's challenge, and
independently of it. It has been deemed right, therefore, to
withdraw this amount from the list. So that the sum actually
promised in response to the challenge to the provinces, is
£57,072. U. Id.
The list is not to be regarded, by any means, as closed.
During the next nine years, failures with regard both to life
and circumstances may be expected, and the Committee
earnestly hope that other contributors may be raised up to
sustain, and even extend, the project of increased chapel
accommodation for the Metropolis.
The following Resolutions were adopted : —
Moved by the Rev. Thomas Llewellyn; and seconded by
Mr. John Napier :
1. This Meeting, deeply impressed with the increasing moral
degradation and necessities of the Metropolis, rejoices to hear
that the scheme for building 50 new chapels within a period of
nine years, has been, so far, successful ; and expresses an earnest
hope that by increased Metropolitan contributions, both in col-
lections and subscriptions, the Committee may be able to bring
the project to its full completion.
Moved by the Rev. C. Haydon ; and seconded by Mr. Isaac
James :
2. That this Meeting regards the Report concerning the
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provinces as eminently satisfactory ; and recommends that the
thanks of the Conference be given to those friends who, in
accepting the challenge of Sir Francis Lycett, have presented
so large an exhibition of Christian liberality.
Moved by the Rev. W. 0. Simpson ; and seconded by Mr,
W. H. Stephenson:
3. That this Meeting recommends that the thanks of the
Conference be presented to the Treasmrers, Secretaries, and
Committee of the Fund, for their valuable services.
IV.— Page 631.
MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE HOME-
MISSION AND CONTINGENT FUND,
mCLD IN CITY-ROAD CHAPEL, LONDON, ON MONDAY^
JULY 29th, 1872.
Prksbnt, the Rev. J. H. James, D.D., President of the
Conference, in the Chair ; the Rev. L. H. Wiseman, M.A.,
Secretary of the Conference; the Rev. John Farrar, Ex-
President ; the Rev. Charles Prest, the General Secretary ; the
Rev. J, W. Greeves and Mr. John Vjinner, the Treasorers ; the
Revs. Alexander M^Aalay and John Bond, the Secretaries,
with other members of the Committee.
The following gentlemen were chosen at the District Com-
mittees in 1872 to be members of this Committee, most of
whom were present; namely, — Messrs. A. J. Brook, First
London ; J. Corderoy, Second London ; Hine, Bedford ; Henry
Page, Kent ; Joseph Parke, Norwich ; William Edmunds,
O^Qrd ; H. Ingram, Portsmouth ; Judge Neel, Channel
Islands; J. Allen, Devonport; William Browne, Cornwall;
Henry Howell, Exeter ; William Hunt, Bristol ; William
Dingley, Bath; John Green, Swansea; W. Phillips, South
Wales ; T. Lewis, North Wales ; J. Brewer, Birmingham ;
J. Ainsworth, Macclesfield ; Dr. Smith, Liverpool ; J. Berrie,
Manchester ; J. E. Lightfoot, Bolton ; J. T. Taylor, Halifax and
Bradford ; J. J. Flitch, Leeds ; Henry Richardson, Sheffield ;
William Smith, Nottingham and Derby; J. Bellamy, Lincoln;
C. Shipham, Hull ; J. Foster, York ; T. Brentnall, Whitby ;
J. B. Falconar, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; I. James, Carlisle;
J. Mylrea, Isle of Man ; T. Leith, Edinburgh ; J. Hunter,
Zetland.
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The Report of the Committee of Management, and that of
the Army and Navy Committee, having been read ; and the
recommendations of the Committee respecting Grants for
Extraordinary Claims having been revised and approved ; the
following Resolutions were unanimously adopted : —
Moved by the Rev. G. T. Perks, M.A. ; seconded by Sir
Francis Lycett ; and supported by Mr. William Mewburn :
1. That, in recommending the adoption of the Report to the
Conference, this Committee is thankful for the continued
blessing of God on our Home-Mission work, and on our
ministrations to the Wesleyans in the Army and Royal Navy ;
and in view of the obvious and painful necessities of many
parts of the kingdom, and the earnest requests for additional
Home-Missionary ministers, it deeply regrets that the extension
of this work should be hindered through want of means, and
would urge on our ministers and on our people the duty of
endeavouring, by all the means already sanctioned by the
Conference, to augment the annual Income.
Moved by the Secretary of the Conference, the Rev. L. H.
Wiseman, M.A. ; seconded by Mr. Ainsworth, of Crewe :
2. That this Committee is glad to learn that the efforts of
the Committee of Management to augment the insufficient
allowances of many of the ministers in our claimant Circuits
are being met, in several cases, by corresponding local
exertions ; and while the debt on the Fund renders it inexpe-
dient to increase the grants now made for ordinary deficiencies,
the Committee hopes that the encouragement held out to
increase the allowances of our ministers will be continued until
the object contemplated shall be more fully realised.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Rigg ; seconded by Mr. W. W. Pocock;
supported by Mr. J. T. Taylor, of Holmfirth :
3. That the thanks of this Committee be given to those
ministers and friends who have advocated the claims of our
Home Missions during the year; to those who have given
invaluable personal labour to our Mission work ; to the sub-
scribers and collectors; and to those young persons and
children who have been successfully engaged in Juvenile
Associations.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Osborn ; seconded by Mr. Richardson,
of Barnsley :
4. That the thanks of this Committee be presented to the
Rev. John W. Greevee and to Mr. John Vanner, the Treasurers ;
to the Rev. Charles Prest, the General Secretary ; to the Revs.
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A. M'Aulay and John Bond, the Secretaries ; and to the
Committee of Management, for" their valuable services during
the year.
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MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF DISTRIBUTION,
HELD IN CITY-ROAD CHAPEL, LONDON, AUGUST 14tH, 1872.
The PREsroBNT of the Conference in the Chair.
Present, the Secretary of the Conference ; the Rev. John
W. Greeves, one of the Treasurers of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund ; the Revs. Charles Prest, Alexander M'Aulay,
and John Bond, Secretaries; the Chairmen and Financial
Secretaries of Districts ; Mr. William Pearce, and others.
The Committee recommended the following District grants : —
District Grants, £. s. d.
1 First London 195 0 0
2 Second London 303 0 0
3 Bedford and Northampton 320 0 0
4 Kent 150 0 0
5 Norwich and Lynn 590 0 0
6 Oxford 370 0 0
7 Portsmouth 390 0 0
8 Channelislands 90 0 0
9 Devonport 260 0 0
10 Cornwall 150 0 0
11 Exeter 340 0 0
12 Bristol 545 0 0
13 Bath 240 0 0
14 Swansea 298 0 0
15 South Wales ' 401 0 0
16 North Wales 319 0 0
17 Birmingham and Shrewsbury 360 0 0
18 Macclesfield 225 0 0
19 Liverpool 280 0 0
20 Manchester 130 0 0
21 Bolton 50 0 0
22 Halifax and Bradford 170 0 0
23 Leeds 70 0 0
24 Sheffield ^85 0 0
25 Nottingham and Derby • • 0 0 0
2^ Lincoln 0 0
•^•^ Hull 0 0
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28 York 60 0 0
29 Whitby and Darlington 155 0 0
30 Newcastle 170 0 0
31 Carlisle 235 0 0
32IsleofMan 70 0 0
33 Edinburgh and Aberdeen 425 0 0
Ireland 650 0 0
£8,731 0 0
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MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WORN-OUT
MINISTERS' AND MINISTERS' WIDOWS' AUXILIARY
FUND,
HELD IN LONDON, JULY 25tH, 1872.
The Pbesident of the Conference in the Chair.
Moved by the Rev. Luke H. Wiseman ; seconded by Mr.
George Smith :
1. That this Committee, having heard the financial state-
ment of the Treasurers, recommends to the Conference, that
the payments made to the Supernumeraries and Widows be the
same as last year.
Moved by the Rev. John Hall ; seconded by Mr. Chubb :
2. That this Committee has heard with particular pleasure
that some bodies of Trustees have made grants from their
surplus incomes, in aid of this Fund, during the year : and also
that in more than one instance a con^egational collection has
been voluntarily made, even in Circuits which have raised in
the classes the full amount required by rule ; and it recommends
that the Conference should present its cordial thanks to those
who have thus kindly and spontaneously assisted the disabled
ministers and widows.
Moved by the Rev. Greorge T. Perks ; seconded by Mr. W.
M* Arthur, M.P. :
3. That the thanks of this Committee be presented to Mr.
John Napier, and the Rev. John Rattenbury, the General
Treasurers ; to the Rev. Henry H. Chettle, the Secretary ; and
to the District Treasurers, and the Circuit Ti*easurers, for their
services during the past year.
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Moved by the Rev. Dr. Appelbe ; seconded by, the Rev. Dr.
Osborn :
4. That the cordial thanks of this Committee be presented
to those friends who, during the past year, have generously
aided this Fund by special donations; and to those Executors
who have paid sundry legacies on behalf of this Fund.
Moved by the Rev. C. Hay don ; seconded by Mr. Radmall :
5. That the thanks of this Committee be presented to Mr.
Walter Griffith and Mr. Greaves Walker, for their services as
Auditors for the last year ; and that they be appointed for the
next year.
Moved by the Rev. Dr. Osborn; seconded by the Rev.
Charles Haydon :
6. (1.) That in thejudgmentof this Committee the time has
arrived for a definitive settlement of the question referred to in
the seventh Resolution of the Minutes of last year, page 450
of this volume < and that this settlement may be best arrived
at on the basis of a capital sum granted from the accumulated
Fund now held by Trustees, to form the nucleus of a Fund for
the Supernumerary Ministers and Widows in Ireland, which
shall come into operation next year, the payments for this
year being made as usual*
(2.) That we recommend the Conference to direct that a sum
of £20,000 be paid by the Tiaistees from the sums invested for
that purpose : that such sum be paid to Trustees to be appointed
by the Irish Conference, it being understood that such Trustees
shall be bound to maintain this sum in its integrity, and to
increase it as far as practicable ; and that these obligations,
together with the needful limitations as to the character of the
investments, shall be expressed in the Trust Deed ; and, that
the draft of such Deed shall be approved by persons to be
appointed by this Committee for the purpose.
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MEETING OP THE COMMITTEE OF REVIEW OF
THE WESLEYAN THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTION,
HELD IN LONDON, JULY 27TH, 1872.
Thb President of the Conference in the Chair.
Minutes of Meetings of General Committee were read by
Secret
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Moved by Dr. Smith, of WarringtoD ; seconded by Rev.
James Grose, of York :
1. That this Meeting desires to express its satisfaction with
. the Reports of the Governors and Examiners, and is especially
flad to find that increased attention is being given to English
literature, with very gratifying results. The Meeting acknow-
ledges with devout gratitude the blessing of Almighty God.
vouchsafed to the three Branches of the Institution during the
past year, and rejoices in the continued and generous support
afforded by the Methodist people.
Moved by Mr. W. Edmunds, of Banbury ; seconded by the
Rev. W. T. Radcliffe :
2. That this Committee recommends to the Conference that
its cordial thanks be presented to the Governors and Tutors of
the several Branches of the Institution, to the General and
Local Treasurers, and to the Secretaries for their acceptable
services during the year.
Moved by Mr. John Corderoy ; seconded by the Rev. Thomas
Brookes :
3. That this Meeting recommends that the best thanks of
the Conference be given to those Ministers and Gentlemen
who have acted as Examiners at the various Branches of the
Institution during the past year.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF
EDUCATION,
TOGETHER WITH MINISTERS AND FRIENDS INVITED ACCORDING TO
THE DIRECTION OF THE LAST CONFERENCE.
LONDON, JULY 26th, 1872.
Present, the Rev. John H. James, D.D., President of the
Conference, in the Chair; the Rev. Luke H. Wiseman, M.A.,
Secretary of the Conference; the Rev. John Farrar, Ex-
President of the Conference ; the Rev. Theophilus Woolmer,
Treasurer ; the Rev. G. 0. Bate, Secretary ; the Rev. Dr. Rigg,
Principal of the Westminster College ; the Rev. G. W. Olver,
B.A., Principal of the Southlands College ; the Rev. J. Clulow,
Visitor of Day and Sunday Schools ; and a large number of
ministers and laymen.
An abstract of the proceedings of the Committee during the
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year was read. Reported : — The erection, furnishing, and
opening of the Southlands College, Battersea, at a cost to date
of £10,612. 15«. 5d. ; the adaptation of the Westminster College
for occupancy by male students only ; the opening of the new
Chapel, Westminster; arrangements in connection with the
working and extension of " the Children's Home ; " the
lamented decease of Mr. John Robinson Kay, one of the
Treasurers of the Fund ; a Resolution of the Committee asking
the Conference to appoint Mr. Isaac Hoyle as successor to
Mr. Kay in the office of Treasurer ; and various other matters.
The following statistics of Wesleyan Day and Sunday Schools
were presented : —
I. COMPARATIVE TABLE.
Day
1 School!.
1
Day 1 Sunday
Scholars. SchooLi.
Sunday
Scholan.
SchoUn
in Society.
1858
1863
1868
1872
450
656
671
910
55,738 4 234
79,582 4.823
111,004 1 5,240
166,406 1 6,612
443,342
527,813
582,020
664,577
18.123
25,852 ,
36,944 '
40,218
Increase on the year
1871—2
21
16,640 ! 71
15,971
2,607
„ on 5 years
1868-63
„ on 5 yearn
1863-68
„ on 4 years
1868-72
106
116
239
23,844 589
31,422 417
56,401 372
83,971
64,707
72,657
7.729
11,092
8,274 '
„ on 10 years
. 1862-72 351
90,363 881
147,748
15,750 j
II. DAY-SOHOOLS.
The number of Day-schools is 910, an increase of 21;
Scholars 166,406, an increase of 15,640 ; average attendance
106,509, an increase of 9,818.
The amount of Children's Pence during the year, was
£59,925. l^s. 5rf., being an increase of £9,048. Is. 9d.; the
amount of Government Annual Grants to Wesleyan Schools in
1871-2, was £49,929. 195., being an increase on the previous
year of £9,720. U. 8e/. ; subscriptions, etc., £21,274. 4*. 4d.;
increase £4,574. 14^. lOd. Total Income, £131,129. 16s. 9d ;
increase £24,085. ISs. Ad, The amount of salaries,
including payments to Assistants, Pupil-Teachers, etc., was
£87,881. ^^'^ ^-^ increase £14,479. 135. 5rf.; other expenses
£45,83^ ncrease £11,392. 18^. llrf. Total Cost
£133,^ urease £25,872. 12^. 4rf.
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Six new inspected Schools were opened during the year in
new buildings, and thirty-one were commenced in existing
buildings. Ninety-four Outfit Grants to ninety-nine depart-
ments were paid, amounting to £3,113.
757 Certificated Teachers were employed in Wesleyan Schools
on the 31st of December, 1871, of whom 472 were Masters,
and 285 Mistresses.
The number of Pupil-Teachers and Candidates returned in
March last, was 1,719, being an increase on the corresponding
period of the previous year of 351. The Annual Examination
of Pupil-Teachers in Religious Knowledge was held in accord-
ance with the decision of the Conference. (See " Minutes/* 1870,
p. 142 of this volume.) 1,620 Pupil-Teachers and Candidates
sat for examination. The Report of the Board of Examiners
was presented to the General Education Committee in April
last, and an abstract has since been published.
III. SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.
The number of Sunday-schools is 5,612, increase 71 ; Teachers
and Officers 107,727, increase 1,218 ; Ditto in Society or on
trial 79,802, increase 678 ; Scholars 654,577, increase 15,971 ;
Ditto in Society or on trial 40,218, increase 2,507 ; in Select
classes, 21,775, decrease 460; Young persons in Bible-classes
conducted by ministers or others, 13,681, decrease 197. Number
of Libraries 2,249, increase 17; volumes 557,335, increase
6,683 ; readers 97,682, increase 3,885. Schools in which the
Conference Catechism is used 4,601, increase 18; Schools
of which the scholars are regularly taken to chapel 4,972,
increase 93. Annual Cost £40,429. 6s. Number of Circuit
Unions 113 ; being an increase of 43 on the year.
The Rev. J. Clulow read an abstract of his Report on Day
and Sunday Schools.
The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted : —
On the motion of the Rev. William Shaw ; seconded by Mr.
George Lidgett; and supported by Mr. Sheriff Falconar,
Newcastle-on-Tjme :
1. The Meeting is glad to learn that during the past year
there has been an increase of 71 Sunday-schools and 15,971
Sunday-scholars ; it is also gratified to know that 113 Circuit
Sunday-School Unions are in operation, and expresses its judg-
ment that the formation of such Unions in all Circuits is highly
desirable. The Meeting also rejoices to hear that during the
same period there has been an increase of 21 Day-schools and
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15,640 Day-scholars ; and is especiallj gratified bj tbe indica-
tion whicli the largeness of the latter item of increase iiimishes,
that in the previoosly existing schools there is a marked advance
in efficiency and prosperity. In connection with this improve-
ment, the Meeting recognises the high valne of the system of
Connexional Inspection of Day-schools which the Bey. J.
Clalow has snccessfolly commenced, and finds in the statements
contained in his reports farther eridence of the necessity for
snch inspection^ especially as a means of secoring^ dae and
efficient religions instruction in the Schools.
On the motion of Mr. Alexander M< Arthur ; seconded by the
Bev. Samuel Coley; and supported by the Rev. Alexander
M'Aulay :
2. This Meeting learns with high satisfaction that the pro-
posals approved by the Special Meeting of this Committee last
year, and afterwards adopted by the Conference, — to the efiect
that the College at Westminster be in future occupied by Male
Students in training for School-masters, and that a new College
be opened at Battersea for training Female Students as School-
mistresses,— have been promptly and successfnlly carried out.
It is also very much gratified to know that in the results of this
extension the anticipations of the Education Committee have
thus far been ftilly realised ; and trusts that the income of the
Education Fund will be so enlarged that after all annual
expenditure is met, a balance may remain with which to pay off
yearly some portion of the debt which is now increased by the
amount borrowed for the purchase, erection, and furnishing of
the Southlands premises.
On the motion of the Rev. the Ex-President of the Con-
ference ; seconded by Mr. Isaac Hoyle, Manchester :
3. The Meeting records its gratification that the New Chapel
at Westminster has been opened with every prospect of success-
It is thankful to learn that so much has been subscribed towards
the cost of the premises, and trusts that by the visitation of
Circuits which have not materially contributed, and otherwise,
energetic measures will be taken forthwith to obtain the money
yet required to prevent any debt from remaining on the
property.
On the motion of the Rev. Dr. Jobson ; seconded by Mr.
Napier, of Manchester •
4. The Meeting e^ <^p sense of the loss sustained
" y the Committee i ^r. John Robinson Kay, one
f the Treasurers o ^und, and heartily concurs
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in the estimate of the services rendered by him to the cause of
Christian education, — especially by the promotion of Wesleyan
Day-schools, — which is contained in the memorial record entered
in the Minutes of the Committee. That record is as follows : —
The Committee have to record, with the deepest regret, the
death of their respected Treasurer, Mr. John Robinson Kay.
Mr. Kay was the oldest and most influential among the lay
friends of Wesleyan Day-school Education. Nearly forty years
ago, he began, in his own immediate neighbourhood, to show
an active interest in Day-schools. At that period the number ,
of persons who understood the national need, or appreciated
the special power and benefits of Day-school education, under
trained Christian teachers, was exceedingly small. In the
years 1839 and 1840 when the Centenary Fund was being
raised, the thought seized his mind that some portion of what
was thus raised, ought to be devoted to the initiation of a
Departmental Fund for the promotion of Day-school education
in connection with Methodism, He succeeded in enlisting the
sympathy of Dr. Bunting and some others with his own views
on this point. The result was, that £5,000 was set apart as
the nucleus of a Wesleyan Education Fund. This was in fact,
the beginning of all that has since been accomplished under
the direction of this Committee for Christian education by
means of Connexional Day-schools and Training Colleges.
In the great Connexional Meetings which were held in the
year 1843 for the purpose of founding an adequate and eflfective
system of Wesleyan Education, including the* erection of a
Training College, Mr. Kay took a leading part From this
period he was universally recognised as the foremost man in
Methodism, in promoting the work of Christian and national
Day-school Education. In these respects Mr. Kay was a
generation in advance of his age.
In 1856 Mr. Kay succeeded the late Mr. Hoby in the office
of Treasurer of the Wesleyan Education Fund. In this capacity
his acquaintance with the late Principal of Westminster Train-
ing College ripened into close and intimate friendship, which
remained unbroken - till Mr. Scott's death. His interest in
every part of the work of the Department was deep and
unfailing, and as lon^ as his health allowed him to do so, he
discharged the functions of his office with earnest sympathy
and zeal ; attending at the College and the meetings of the
Committee on all important occasions, and contributing to its
funds with an ever-ready liberality.
His influence on behalf of education in his own neighbour-
hood was shown by the fact that both in his own Circuit and
the adjacent Circuits, there were almost as many Wesleyan
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Day-schools as there were chapels, and that throughout Ea«t
Lancashire generally, Wesleyan Education received a develop-
ment greater and more complete than in any other part of the
kingdom.
One object on which Mr. Kay's desires were set with epecial
earnestness was the erection of a suitable chapel at Westminster,
near the College, not only for the accommodation of the inmatea
of the Colleofe, but also for the children and parents connected
with the College Day-schools, and the Sunday-school, and of
the population round about.
On his last stay in London he surveyed with deep interest
the new chapel then in course of erection. He had contributed
very largely towards its cost, and expressed his intention to do
yet more before the efforts on account of it were brought to a
Mr. Kay was not merely a zealous friend of Wesleyan
Education. His zeal for education was the reverse of narrow
or sectarian. He desired to see Christian Education, in the
widest and most liberal sense, universally diffused. But be
had no faith in secular instruction apart from religious training
as either adequate or suitable for the necessities of the nation.
Whilst mourning the decease of Mr. Kay as a Connexional
loss, and especially as, at this critical period in our educational
history, a mos* serious loss to the Department of which this
Committee has charge, the Committee feel that the highly
respected lady whom this bereavement has made a widow, and
her excellent family, have especial claims on their deep sym-
pathy. They earnestly invoke on behalf of Mrs. Kay and her
bereaved family the grace of Him who is the God of all con-
solation, and pray that they may abound in hope and peace
through our Lord Jesus Christ, "the Resurrection and the
Life."
On the motion of Mr. Lightfoot, Accrington ; seconded by
the Rev. John Bedford :
5. That the thanks of this Meeting be presented to the Rev.
J. H. Rigg, D.D., Principal of Westminster Training College;
the Rev. G. W. Olver, B.A., Principal of Southlands Training
College ; the Rev. T. Woolmer, Ministerial Treasurer ; the Rev.
G. 0. Bate, the Secretary ; the Rev. J. Clulow, Visitor of Day
and Sunday Schools ; and to the Members of the Acting Com-
mittee, for their diligent and faithful services during the past
year.
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ARMY AND ROYAL NAVY.
NUMBER OF DECLARED WESLEYANS ATTENDING OUR SBRVIOES.
* Our Military and Naval Stations.
No. Memberi.
♦Aldershot 1200 62
*Malta, Army and Navy 510 32
♦T
Spitalfields 9 2
Brentwood 20 1
Colchester 106 5
Harwich 12
Ipswich 30 2
Richmond, Surrey 9 3
Chelsea 36 6
Bayswater 5
Hamm ersm ith 20
Woolwich 200 6
Windsor 17 2
Lewes 10
Eastbourne 2
Northampton 15
Gravesend 50
*Chatham, Army and Navy 423 45
Sheemess Ill 10
♦Shorncliffe and Hythe 265 22
Dover 95 15
Maidstone 14 2
Canterbury 40 3
Deal 102 2
Norwich , 6
Yarmouth 4 2
♦Portsmouth, Army and Navy... 285 22
Gosport „ „ ... 349 7
Fareham 20 2
Christchurch 4
Newport, Isle of Wight 50
Winchester 50 1
Chichester 11
Devonport 234 4
Plymouth : 140 8
Dartmouth 10 2
Guernsey 25 3
Aldemey 45 1
Jersey 12 1
Exeter 19
Bristol (King-Street) 9
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Newport (Mon.) 15
Monmouth 6 1
Weymouth 25 1
Portland 15 ^
Trowbridge 18
Dorchester 6 1
Brecon 23
Pembroke 20
Coventry 2
Liverpool (Cranmer) 2
Chester 6
Lytham 18 4
Preston (Wesley) 18
Manchester (Irwell-Street) 10
„ (Bridgewater-Street) 8
Ashton 8
Leeds (Brunswick) 18 3
Pontefract 4 2
Sheffield (Ebenezer) 25 1
York 50
Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Branswick) 1 2
Sunderland (Sans-Street) 6
Berwick 10 2
Carlisle 10 2
Leith 3 1
Glasgow (St. Thomas's) 8
Stirlmg 13
Ayr 3
Aberdeen 2
'4838 292
ABMY AND NAVY RETURNS, IRELAND.
No. Memberi.
Dublin Garrison 315 21
Ourragh Camp 310 33
Drogheda 25
Longford 40
Athlone 50 2
Trim 5 1
Waterford 20 2
Clonmel 15 i
Wexford 5
Kilkenny 24 4
Cork !!!!!!!!!!!"!!^!!! 35 2
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No. Members.
Queenstown, etc. 30 3
Clonakilty 1
Skibbereen 15
Youghal 7
Fennoy 80 3
Kinsale 20 1
Tralee 8
Limerick 45 11
Roscrea 60 9
Nenagh 3
Ennis ; 4
Galway 13
Sligo 4 1
Castlebar ^ 11 2
Ballina 3
WestpOrt 2
Enniskillen 15
Londonderry ... 4 3
Belfast *.!!*.".*."...'.'. 3
Carrickfergus 1
Newry 12
Dungannon 1 1
Stewartstown 1
Armagh 9 2
1196 102
NUMBER OP MILITLA. ATTENDING OUR SERVICES,
WHEN EMBODIED, 1872.
As the embodiment of the Militia this year has been delayed
in many Counties in consequence of the Autumn Manoeuvres
and other circumstances, the return is only from those Head
Quarters at which the training took place before the District
Meetings.
N.B. SEVERAL REGIMENTS OF MILITIA, SPECIALLY IN AND ABOUT
LONDON BAD NOT BEEN EMBODIED BEFORE THE CONFERENCE AS-
SEMBLED.
Head-Quarters. Attendants. Members.
Bedford 347
Brecon 13
High-Wycombe !..!....!..!.. 8
Ely 95 2
Carmarthen 6
Carnarvon 18 1
Bodmin 600
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Head-Quarters. Attendants. Members.
Falmouth 50 1
Chesterfield 133
Plymouth 30
Dorchester 73
Colchester 12
Chelmsford H
Mold 170 4
Cirencester 6
Winchester 22
Newport, Isle of Wight 100
Huntingdon 8
Canterbury 40
Maidstone 20
Dover 15
Warrington 23
Lincoln 50
Grantham 100 2
London 8
Bamet 9
Uxbridge 7
Monmouth 87 1
Welshpool 68
Norwich 6
Yarmouth 6 2
Northampton 200
Berwick-on-Tweed ". 3
Newark 100 2
Oxford ■• 9
Haverfordwest 6
Shrewsbury 25
Staflford 16
Newcastle-under-Lyme 45
Richmond, Surrey 6
Guildford 12
Dalston 3
Warwick 40
Leamington 30 2
Devizes 24 1
Worcester 14
Beverley 128
Scarborough^. 120 2
Ric^ >shire 101 2
Df 28
H 22
D 2
3,070 22
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SCHEDULES OF ACCOUNTS.
SCHEDULE A.
THE HOME-MISSION AND CONTINGENT FUND, 1872.
ORDINARIES AND EXTRA0RD1NARIB8.
L— ORDINARIES.
CIRCUITS.
I. FirMt London Dittrict.
London, City- Road, &c . .
„ German Miss.
Welsh
„ Aldershot . .
„ Sandharst • .
„ MalU
„ HoxtoD, &c. . . .
„ Islington, &c. . .
„ Highbury, &c..
„ Wood- Green,
&c
„ Stoke Newing-
ton, &c
„ Hackney, &c. ..
„ Kenti8hTown,&c
„ Spitalfields, &c.
„ Bethnal- Green,
&c
„ St. George's, &c.
„ Bow, &c ;
„ * Mile-End Road.
„ Canning-Town .
Stratford
Barking, &c
Hertford, &c
Cambridge
Chelmsford, &c
Southend
Colchester
Manningtree
Ipswich
St. Alban's
Uxbridge,&c
Additional Yearly Coll.
Less by Expenses.
Totals
Nos.
1145
152
120
77
00
32
757
1117
765
92
620
790
S7S
432
321
1036
391
84
288
158
205
139
630
314
152
740
726
657
545
175
13073
Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d,
35 0 0
1 10 0
4 5 0
26 0 0
53 0 11
45 10 9
23 5 0
38 11 9
12 8 6
11 17 8
8 16 0
33 7 6
11 7 0
8
14
16
10
8
6 3 3
4 0 6
5 10 6
3 15 6
14 18
7 0
0
0
7
0
5
7 14
15 0
420 14 10
ToUl Con-
tributions,
including
• Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d.
83 17 2
5 7 6
33 6 3
43 13 10
151 10 7
224 11 1
50 10
155 5
30 4
39 12
34 8
72 4
61 0
22 7 7
19 3 1
13 18 7
15 16 9
51 11 2
38 14 9
7 5 6
41 14 11
50 11 3
24 8 3
29 9 8
29 3 3
15 0 0
1344 16 10
37 16 6
1307 0 4
Grants.
2 z2
30 0 0
54 0 0
41 0 0
81 0 0
27 0 0
15 0 0
198 0 0
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724
187J
Total Con-
tributions,
including
CIRCUITS.
Nos.
Yearly
Yearly
CoUectioD.
Collection.
Ormnt^.
II. SecondLondon Dittrict.
£. :
d.
£. 1. rf.
it. s. d.
Londoo,Ot.Qaeen-St.,&c.
1002
26 10
0
71 6 11
„ Southwark, 8rc.
1279
42 0
0
135 15 2
,, South East . .
34
0 7
6
5 14 7
„ New Cross ..
60
1 17
6
1 17 6
„ Lambeth, &c. ..
1238
44 0
3
89 1 10
,, BrixtoD-Hill, &c
723
87 9
6
226 8 8
,» Most7n-Ild.,&c.
502
23 12
0
74 13 6
Richmond ....•• .,, •..
438
588
11 10
20 0
0
0
82 3 9
58 12 6
London, Hinde-Street,&c.
„ St.John*8-Wood,
&c
690
22 14
0
54 2 9
„ Paddington ....
10
„ Hampstead ....
24
0 14 6
„ Bayswater, &c..
702
25 0
0
64 9 0
,, Chelsea, &c.. ..
. 1184
86 17
9
119 10 5
Deptford
202
4 11
3
16 2 7
40 0 0
Blackheath
433
275
25 0
9 18
0
1
114 19 8
21 18 0
Bromley
Woolwich
408
14 0
0
46 3 10
Hammersmith
477
14 5
0
33 14 7
£aling, &c. ...... ••..
241
349
463
12 12
13 0
17 12
0
0
0
44 4 1
60 19 8
61 11 0
Wandsworth
• » wmmA\A9 w%#a%i* «■•••• •• ••
Croydon
Kingston, &c
236
5 6
0
54 1 4
Windsor
453
8 7
7
50 14 8
Hastings • , ,
620
15 15
2
48 19 8
Sevenoaks
242
7 0
0
17 18 4
23 0 0
Tunbridge- Wells
538
15 16
6
34 2 1
Lewes •. ........
106
113
406
169
2 10
3 1
10 0
4 10
0
0
0
4
7 5 0
15 8 9
25 12 0
17 11 10
85 0 0
£astboQrne ..«•••.•.•
Briffhton ..■■..
Worthing
60 0 0
Guildford
210
4 15
6
20 2 6
25 0 0
Alton
162
80
313
4 2
1 0
13 2
0
6
8
9 17 0
4 10 6
75 1 8
70 0 0
Petersfield
Redhill
1714 19 10
^ ,
Less by Expenses • .
41 8 11
Totals
14970
497 19
1
1673 10 11
303 0 0
III. Bedford and North*
ampton Dittrict.
Bedford, &c
1607
31 10
0
108 16 10
Leighton- Buzzard ....
1077
17 15
0
37 18 3
Luton .. .. ...a ••.« .••■
1383
351
1119
475
25 10
6 10
22 0
7 13
0
0
0
6
53 18 3
\9 16 4
40 12 0
19 14 9
Hitchin
20 0 0
Dunatablfl .... ...... ..
Avleshurv .. ■••••• •• ..
20 0 0
X& VICBUUI^ •• ...... .. ..
St. NeoU
488
8 9
0
19 15 1
40 0 0
Biggies-
St. Ive
793
12 12
0
42 10 4
570
7 11
0
19 11 0
33 0 0
North)
723
12 12
0
87 18 2
20 0 0
Towce
411
4 0
0
7 13 0
18 12 6
Dayen
220
3 6
0
8 18 0
81 12 6
Rugb)
•30
4 12
0
9 14 0
25 0 0
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1872.
725
CIRCUITS.
Newport^ Pagnel] . . ,
Higham- Ferrers . . .
Wellingborough . . .
Kettering
Market- Harborough .
Chatteris
Oundle
Less by Expenses..
Totals
IV. Kent District.
Canterbury
Whitetable
Faversham • • ......
Rochester
Gravesend
Sheerness
Margate
Dover
Folkestone ; . . . •
Deal
Rye
Tenterden • . . .
Ashford
Staplecross •
Ticehurst
Maidstone ..........
Sittingbourne ......
Less by Expenses. •
Totals
V. Norwich and Lynn
District,
Norwich..
Bungay
North- Walsham
Yarmouth
Lowestoft
Yoxford
Diss
Attleborough, &c
Bury St. Edmund's ....
Holt
Lynn
Swaffham
Downham
Walsingham
Wisbeach . .
Thetford
Mildenhall
Nos.
482
473
391
289
176
386
245
11889
419
139
620
526
475
229
705
404
402
249
348
282
230
337
184
364
487
6400
406
287
340
402
430
237
451
417
254
100
673
240
883
423
226
516
307
Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d.
6 13
4 4
201 17 0
11 0
3 9
14 3
14 0
14 17
4 0
17 5
10 13 3
10 11 0
7 14 6
5 15 6
5 10 6
3 2 0
5 0 0
4 10 6
8 7 1
10 10 0
150 9 3
10 9 0
6 0 0
4 12 0
10 10 0
9 2 6
3 2 0
7 2
6 15
4 13
1 9
13 0
2 10
5 4
2 12 6
4 14 0
7 0 0
4 0 0
Total Con-
tributions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
£, s. d.
10 8 0
18 18 3
19 5 2
8 18 0
7 3 0
26 0 0
9 14 0
527 2 5
21 3 2
505 19 3
37 4
6 14
87 10
46 3
45 0
7 13
72 11
29 0
41 6
20 14 6
13 5 11
11 10 8
6 4 10
10 19 1
10 17 4
22 1 3
29 17 5
448 16 0
18 0 2
430 15 10
24 16 8
17 19 3
9 18 0
36 5 1
22 17 3
6 12 3
25 3 8
11 14 3
15 8 11
4 16 0
35 5 8
8 ] 4
12 3 3
6 2 0
10 12 3
31 4 11
12 2 6
Grants.
£. s. d,
16 0 0
18
15
41.
35
42
20
50
60
50
35
26 2
48 0
84 12 6
332 17 6
35 0 0
30 0 0
25 0 0
18 0 0
18 0 0
81 10 0
157 10 0
30' 0 0
15 0 0
30 0 0
24 0 0
30
32
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
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726
187i
CIRCUITS.
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Coupon I
Fareham. i
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Poole !
Swanage ,
AVinaborne •
Christchurch i
Newport, Isle of Wight.. |
Ryde
Soutbampton
Wincbester
AndoTer
Chichester
Less by Eipei
ToUls
6278
1023
114
125
7S3
523
217
374
178
420
5^6
517
261
283
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£. «. rf.
£. ^ i
€ S 6
15 0 6
50 0 .
19 8 6
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19
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577 4 :
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10
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11
19
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5J
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7- 5
15
14
6
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12
2-5
5
10
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11
7
8 0 .
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13
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32
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14
6
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173
2
10
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113 10 7
24 0
3 10
3
11
11 10
2 12
10 10
12 10
14 10
4 12
4 10
18
453 1 1
13 18 6
439 2 7
435 P'
VIH. Clummei
DiMiriet.
Guernsey, EnglUo
13 0
^40
71 I
10 7
7 19
27 18
33 8
5 17
14 2
9 18
55 6
48 14 10
37 0 6
12 2 2
9 10 6
20 12 10
364 0 7
19 17 10
344 2 9
87 2 9
35
40
401
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1872.
727
CIRCUITS.
Oaernsey, French.
Alderney, English
„ French •
Jersey, English .,
,, French ...
Less by Expenses. . . .
Totals
IX. Devonport District.
Devonport
Plymouth, Ebenezer . .
„ King- Street..
Lannceston
North-Hill
Hoisworthy ,
Kilkhampton
Liskeard
Calliugton
Tavistock
Ounnislake
Camelford
Kingsbridge
firixham and Dartmouth
Ashburton
Less by Expenses. . .
Totals
X. Cornwall District.
Redruth
Camborne
Falmouth
Truro
Gwennap
St. Agnes
St. Austell
St. Mawes
Bodmin
St Colurab
Penzance
St Just
St Ives
Scilly Isles ,
Helston ,
Hsyle
Marazion
Addidonal Yearly Coll..
Lrss by Expenses.. .
Totals
Nos.
899
45
48
489
1629
8632
975
874
636
450
569
490
368
1016
432
854
405
297
217
275
834
7692
1760
2191
958
1368
1482
1370
1114
296
614
398
1061
1417
810
110
1992
1381
759
19081
Yearly
Collection.
£. M. d.
14 2 1
1 18 6
1 15 9
13 1 2
80 5 0
74 6 6
20 0 0
23 8 10
13 7 0
15 12
7 10
8 0
5 0
16 0
7 15
6 0
4 5
6 0
3 16
3 11
8 5
146 10 4
16 0
18 0
14 10
20 0
8 0
9 0
16 10
4 10
13 10
6 5
25 7
16 0
8 0
2 17
22 fO
13 5
6 2
8 1
Total Con-
tributions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d.
43 13 4
9 9 10
2 15 9
68 10 2
132 3 2
843 15 0
15 3 11
828 11 1
52 8
101 5
45 0
32 16
17 5
14 19
10 19
38 19
20 8
13 0
9 5
15 19 9
9 6 6
10 5 9
20
11
11
412
22
5
16
1
3
389
8
10
47 0
46 11
35 12
44 1
19 8
18 5
35 10
10 5
22 10
13 19
78 18
28 12
18 18
6 13
37 18
24 13
12 6
3 1
603 19
19 12
223 7 6 484 7 2
Oranta.
£. t. d.
42 10 0
87 10 0
80 0 0
25 0 0
22 0 0
42 0 0
58 0 0
54 0 0
56 0 0
257 0 a
34 0 0
22 0 0
30 0 0
84 0 0
80 0 0
150 0 0
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728
1872.
CIRCUITS.
XI. Ezeter Diitriet.
Exeter
TiTerton
Taontoo, &c..
Bridgewater
South- Petherton
Badleigh-Salterton •••
Azminster
Bridport
Bamataple ....•••....
Ilfraeombe
Soath-Molton
Bideford
DoDster
Williton
Okehampton
Torquay
Teignmouth
Additional Yearly Coll.
LettbyEzpeniei.
ToUli
XII. BrUtol DUtriet.
Bristol, King-Street, &c.
„ Langton-Street,&c
„ Clifton, &c
Kingswood
Banwell
Weaton-tuper-Mare • . • •
Stroud .•••..«
Dursley •
Stonehoow, &c
Thorobury
Gloucester
Tewkesbury • . . . •
Cheltenham
Newport
Risca
Cardiff, Wesley, &c . . . .
Cardiff, Loudoun-Sq.,&c.
Pontypridd.
Bridgend
Monmouth
Ross
Chepstow
Abergavenny
Pontypool
Ledbury
Hereford »
Less by Ezpense*-
Total
Nos.
743
210
482
283
458
135
42
267
384
112
240
762
158
210
268
443
140
5341
1105
629
491
. 621
845
280
438
180
196
224
472
188
584
535
350
624
388
260
253
135
270
182
154
824
212
220
Yearly
Collection.
4
5
10
5
£. «. d.
20 0 0
4 2 6
14 0 0
6 15 0
5 15 0
2 4 0
1 9 0
6 15 11
7 0 0
2 14
4 10
9 10
3 0
0
1
.0
5
0 18
113 6 8
45 2
16 13
27 8
7 15
6 10
9 3
9 0
5 0
4 19
4 0
12 5
5 2
19 5
13 10
4 0
16 IS
8 10
5 5
5 11 6
2 7 6
4 0 0
3 10 0
2 15 6
10 11 0
3 13 0
4 8 0
257 6 8
ToUl Con-
tributions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
£. «.
113 12
11 0
52 18
14 5
10 19
6 14
2 15
18 19
17 18
9 6
10 1
38 4
5 13
11 14
11 15
25 19
14 0
0 18
376 14
13 19
362 14 11
137 17
35 12
104 10
15 9
13 5
25 11
31 7
23 2
9 5
8
34
14 1 10
58 9 1
30
10
52 14
32 7
18 13
30 9
5 1
9 0
9 17 10
6 12 9
20 7 8
6 18 0
10 5 9
753 11 8
27 13 5
725 18 3
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£.
«. d.
45
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66
o o
55
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15
0 o
15
0 0
33
0 o
15
0 o
37
0 0
69
0 0
340
0 0
35
0 0
28
10 0
67
10 0
32
0 0
29
0 0
37
1 7
34
10 0
39
10 0
54
5 0
35
0 0
74 10 0
54
5 0
26
0 0
547
1 7
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1872.
729
CIRCUITS.
XIII. Bath District.
Bath
Bradford-on- Avon ,
Midsomer- Norton
Frome .......... . . . ,
Warminster
Melksham ,
Devizes
Shepton-Mallet
Castle-Carey ,
Sherborne ,
Yeovil
Weymouth «..
Portland... ,
Dorchester < .
Shaftesbury
Blandford
Glastonbury ..........
Additional Yearly Coll. ,
Less by Expenses. . . .
Total
XIV. Swamea District.
Swansea
Gower. ...... ^ ••..,.. .
Neath
Merthyr-Tydvil
Tredegar
Brynmawr
Brecon ..
Builth
Carmarthen
Llanelly
Haverfordwest
Pembroke
Tenby
Goginan» &c •
Aberystwyth
Less by Expenses ....
Totals
XV. South Walts District.
Merthyr-Tydvil
Tredegar
Aberdare
Treherbert, &c
Ebbw- Vale, &c
Cardiff
Cowbridge
Brecon ..............
Llandilo
Nob.
582
444
879
429
125
506
152
605
135
735
280
450
400
441
599
333
239
7334
460
182
249
301
298
428
122
95
111
180
561
424
156
45
19
8691
173
215
200
62
232
140
78
83
208
Yearly
Collection.
£. s. d.
20 12 0
10 10 0
14 10 0
7 2 7
2 12 6
8 10 0
2 18 6
9 10 0
2 15 0
15 15 0
5 6 6
10 10 0
9 9 6
7 0 0
8 18 0
4 12 6
4 14 7
4 1 3
149 r 11
12 0 9
3 8 6
6 10 0
7 17
3 8
7 2
4 10
2 2
3 8
4 12 3
12 10 0
8 10 0
8 9 3
0 18 0
2 0 0
82 1 9
3 10 0
3 5 0
3 2 6
3 6
4
0
1
6
4
2 12
2 8
5 0
Total Con-
tributions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
£. s. d,
65 4
32 5
75 6
17 8
5 4
22 9
7
25
234
15
7
7
5 17 1
28 12 1
13 2 0
21 18 5
14 8 10
20 4 8
23 17 1
8 12 6
8 14 7
4 13
400 19
15 5 1
384 16 8
40 7
7 11
15 15
28 10
5 14
14 8
11 13 6
4 11 4
10 10 7
26 16 7
32 17 9
17 18 0
8 0 3
1 8 0
8 2 0
4 5
7 8
218 16 9
10 12 0
9 8 0
8 17 6
3 14 4
12 15 0
18 1 0
6 13 6
9 13 10
13 2 0
GranU.
£. s. d.
20 0 0
42 0 0
32 0 0
31 10 0
30 0
25 0
25 0
23 0
11 10
25
20
44
40
20
50
240 0 0
27 10 0
30 0 0
9 10 0
266 0 0
21 6 0
17 12 0
14 12 0
43 0 0
16 6 0
27 8 0
20 6 0
40 10 0
25 10 0
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730
1872.
CIRCUITS.
Carmarthen ,
Swansea
Lampeter •• .
Aberayron . . ,
St. David's .
Aberystwyth .
Ystumtuen..,
Machynlleth .
Llanidloes . . .
Less by Expenses. . . .
Total
XVLNorth WaUiDUtrieU
Denbigh
Rhyl
Ruthin
Corwen
Llangollen
Coedpoeth
LlanrwBt
Blaenau-Ffestiniog ....
Abergele
Conway
Liverpool, Shaw-Street .
„ Chester- Street
Holywell
Bagillt
Mold
Beaumaris
Amlwch « . . . .
Holyhead
Carnarvon
Bangor . •
Tregarth
Pwllheli
Yarmouth
Dolgelly
Llanfyllin
Llanrhaiadr
Llanfair
Uanley
London, Welsh
Additional Subscriptions .
ToUls
XVII. Birmingham and
Shrewthury District
Birmingham. Cherry-
Nos.
214
249
175
157
57
481
372
539
447
4082
236
324
263
232
322
404
369
203
370
314
454
442
651
500
489
231
146
336
587
471
471
393
450
547
881
435
295
143
10459
Yearly
Collection.
£. #. d,
5 6 0
8 14 6
8 1 6
8 0
2 1
8 5
4 6
7 0
6 12
74 12 0
5 6
7 0
5 0
4 5
5 10
5 16
^ n
1 12
5 0
4 6
10 7
8 0
8 10
7 0
9 11
4 12
8 9
8 3
7 10 6
71 0 6
6 10 0
4 12 6
6 10
8 5
7 9
7 12
6 10
3 0
I 10
174 17 6
Total Con-
tributions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
£, s. d.
12 4 0
8 12 0
8 10 6
7 6 6
4 116
19 16 0
10 6 2
17 17 6
15 14 0
197 15 4
2 9 0
195 6 4
6 15
8 11
6 8
5 8
6 15
> 8
5 16
2 7
6 6
5 10
23 19 0
10 15
8 16
11 17
5 12
4 8
9 13
9 9
9 0
7 17
5 15
7 16
9 15
9 3
9 6
8 7
4 0
1
10
0
217
101
15
5
0
0
819
0
0
Grants.
35 2
3 14
27 2
43 3
37 6
17 0
11 15
14 9
42 14
1087 i 82 9 0
no 13 10
458 15 0
10 0 0
10 0 0
23 0 0
10 0 0
15 0 0
10 0 0
18
10
25
25
86 0 0
15
30
25
20
15
10
12
819 0 0
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J
1872.
731
CIRCUITS.
Birmingham, Belmont-
Row, &c.
„ Newiown-
Row, &c.
,t Wesley,&c.
West-Bromwich
Wednesbury, Spring-
bead, &c.
„ Wesley,
&c
WaUall, Wesley, &c. . .
„ Centenary, &c. .
Wolverhampton
BiUton
Dudley
Tipton
Oldbury
Stourbridge
Stourport
Worcester
Malvern
Bromsgrove
Evesham
Redditch
Coventry
Leamington
Stratford-upon-Avon ..
Hinckley
Shrewsbury
Madeley
Dawley
Wellington
Ketley-Bank, &c
Ludlow
Kington
Knighton
Less by Expenses ....
ToUls
XVIII. Maccle^ld DU-
trict,
Macclesfield
Aldtrley-Edge, &c
Buxton
Whaley- Bridge ... . ....
Congleton \ .,,.
Sandbach
Nantwich • . . . •
Crewe
Northwich
Burslem
TunsUll
N e wcastle-under- Lyme
Longton
Stafford
Nos.
546
558
1025
905
919
1183
676
690
1177
602
748
671
294
653
291
333
55
191
286
460
400
482
164
642
219
349
400
349
888
852
208
174
17377
Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d.
J4 12 4
11 12 0
33 5 6
22 15 0
21 0 0
SO 0
16 12
14 16
34 5
12 2
12 2
12 10
6 14
13
8
7
3
2
4
8 15
6 iO
15 0
2 8
8 2
5 10
9 10
6 0
8 15
4 15
4 10
4 3
4 7
1152
35 1
199
5 18
177
5 15
314
5 15
680
13 1
225
4 17
613
13 12
483
10 0
820
17 10
1044
28 18
1017
19 2
1018
18 10
505
10 0
519
9 15
401 13 2
Total Con-
tributions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
£. M. d,
46 4 1
40 10 0
71 13 5
85 14 4
52 15 0
62 7 5
52 14 7
56 13 1
105 15 10
27 0 0
28 4 6
Zb 14 2
18 19 9
36 1 6
30 1 6
17 17 1
13 10
12 16
8 0
26
24
68
4
16
14
0
4
0
4
3
8
0
0
0
24 6 0
20 14 6
28 0 8
11 17 5
9 0 0
11 8 9
9 17 3
1181 14 3
28 4 5
1153 9 10
123 18 11
16 13 6
17 19
12 12
27 14
13
1
3
15
36
25
^5 10
59 9
39 15
55 3
19 10
24 17
OranU.
£. «. d.
29 0 0
34 0 0
14 10 0
34 10 0
34 10 0
24 10 0
34 10 0
26 10 0
32 10 0
82 10 0
36 10 0
26 10 0
360 0 0
55 0 0
31 15 9
35 0 0
60 0 0
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732
1872.
CIRCUITS.
Leek
UUoxeter
Cheadle
Market- Drayton
Less by Expenses.
Totals
XIX. Liverpool Dhtriet.
Lirerpool, Brunswick,
&c
„ Cranmer,&c. .
„ Pitt-Street, &c.
,» Wesley, &c.»«
Waterloo
Birkenhead
Seacombe
Chester
Tarporley
Mold
Carnarvon
Llandudno
Rhyl
Holyhead
Wrexham ••
Oswestry
Whitchurch
Warrington
Runcorn
Widnes
St. Helen's, &c
Southport
Ormskirk
Wigan
Preston, Lune-Street, &c.
„ Wesley, &c ....
Choriey
Blackpool
OarsUng
Lancaster
Newtown
Welshpool
Less by Expenses. . • .
ToUls
XX. Manchester Dittriet,
Manchester, Oldham-
Street, &c. .
» Irwell-St.,&c.
fp Grosvenor-
Street. &c
Nos.
914
393
310
158
10441
1326
561
887
947
133
847
173
508
314
200
57
27
40
77
267
154
497
565
859
276
834
582
354
544
902
803
381
375
188
595
315
274
14862
1157
1548
1651
Yearly
Collection.
£. M. d.
26 10 0
6 0 0
5 0 0
8 10 6
238 16 0
56 0 0
21 18 6
49 12 6
34 0 0
15 2 6
28 16
6 1
20 5
7 17
5 0
1 19 6
1 0 0
1 3 0
1 18 6
6 11
3 7
9 15
20 0
20 0
7 10
20 3
34 15
9 10 6
10 10 0
21 12
15 0
10 10
17 0
4 7
10 0
4 12
4 17
480 11 5
33 10 0
35 19 3
53 15 0
Total Con-
tributions,
inclu4ing
Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d.
46 17 9
21 6 10
16 10 0
7 10 6
602 6 4
11 5 9
591 0 7
6
5
0
7
0
11
1
6
9 11
11 6
10
9
15
4
184 7
44 12
160 17
107 10
77 1
119 0
24 18
47 5
18
9
3
4
7
3
21 16
8 10
22 5
46 3
41 17
19 12
94 4
212 12
20 1
26 18
63 11
52 11
36 0
42 11
11 13
31 16 II
10 2 0
17 10 0
1592 13 5
40 17 4
1551 16 I
93 14 11
95 2 11
130 0 11
0
8
3
0
7
8
7
7
0
8
9
4
6
6
4
0
10
6
OranU.
£. «. d.
9 0 0
30 10 0
37 5 9
258 II 6
57 0 0
20 0 0
22 0 0
50 0 0
55 0 0
25 0 0
30 0 0
70 0 0
36 0 0
365 0 0
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1872.
733
CIRCUITS.
Manchester, G reat Bridge-
water- Street,
&c
„ Oxford-Road,
&c
f, Raduor-
Street, &c.
„ Gravel-Lane,
&c
„ Cheetham-
Hill, &c. ..
„ Welsh
Altrincham
Stockport, Tiviot-Dale,&c
„ Hill- Gate, &c.
New-Mills
Glossop
Ashton-under-Lyne ....
Hyde
Oldham, Manchester-
Street. • • .
M Wesley ....
Saddleworth
Less by Expenses. . . .
ToUls
XXI. BoUonDutrict,
Bolton, Bridge-Street,&c.
„ Wesley, &c
„ Famworth,&c. ..
„ Park-Street, &c..
Rochdale, Union- Street,
&c
„ Wesley, &c.
Hey wood • •
Burnley . • • •
Padiham
Bary
Blackbarn
Haslingden . . •
Accrington. . ,
Bacup
Rawtenstall
Coin
Barrowford, &c
Clitheroe
Leigh
Less by Expenses.
Totals
Nos.
939
5¥)
999
1088
659
252
628
924
766
486
551
714
350
856
477
209
14744
1198
1070
651
499
1043
732
239
1168
608
965
1058
798
877
1015
759
610
411
412
565
14678
Yearly
Collection.
£. M. d.
38 0 0
32 0 0
37 17 0
35 0 0
38 10
3 8
39 8
29 5
17 5
8 18
9 8 3
12 17 0
6 11 5
25 0 0
13 13 0
5 11 0
475 16 9
359 4 5
Total Con-
tributions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d.
136 17 4
76 7 5
127 4 1
119 15 0
169 2 4
4 3 6
135 19 3
92 15 4
40 1 6
21 3 2
18 1 2
32 18 0
15 18 11
64 7 4
42 18 0
17 7 11
1433 19 0
33 18 3
1400 0 9
38 16
0
106 18 0
39 4
2
114 16 4
16 2
9
48 1 7
19 8
8
65 2 5
21 7
0
50 8 4
19 17
5
45 6 8
3 18
6
7 17 0
30 1
9
85 19 0
10 0
0
2j 8 10
25 5
0
9S 19 9
21 10
0
46 11 2
19 19
6
59 17 6
19 12
4
76 10 10
24 0
0
130 16 8
12 16
2
41 10 1
9 15
0
24 18 2
9 0
10
46 14 8
7 6
0
17 14 10
11 8
9
38 7 10
1122 19 8
34 2 0
1088 17 8
Grants.
£. 9. d.
31 10 0
35 0 0
30 0 0
34 10 0
131 0 0
36 17 8
26 17 8
63 15 4
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734
1872,
CIRCUITS.
XXII. Halifax l^ Brad-
ford District.
Halifax, South -parade,
&c
„ Wesley, &c . .
Huddersfield, Qaeen-St.,
&c
Huddersfield, Buxton-
Road, &c.
Holmfirth
Sowerby- Bridge
Stainlaud .,..
Todmorden
Hebden-Bridge
Denby-Dale
Bradford, Kirkgate, &c.
„ Lowmoor, &c.
„ Manningbatn,
&c
„ Eastbrook,
&c
„ Great Horton,
&c
Keigbley
Hawortb, &c. *
Bingley
Collingworth
Shijfley
Charlestown
Skipton
Addinghaxn, &c
Cross-Hills
OraasingtOD
Settle
Less by Expenses.
Totals.
XXIIl. Leeds District.
Leeds, Brunswick, &c...
„ Oxford - Place, '&c.
„ Headingley, &c.. .
„ St. Peter's, &c. . .
„ Wesley, &c
Bramley
Armley
Wakefield
Birstal
Morley
Bewsbury
Ossett, kc
Knaresborongh
Harrogate
Otlcy
Pateley- Bridge
Pontefract
Nos.
648
1054
8SS
1296
694
806
376
602
1188
291
893
815
764
1621
1023
lllO
1125
570
483*
850
70
471
222
400
202
509
1836J
1711
1486
355
1110
1234
480
693
1208
1581
505
1088
487
615
367
900
754
887
Yearly
Collection.
£. «. d.
17 6 10
25 5 0
17 15 0
25 0 0
11 0 0
12 0 0
5 18 10
8 10 0
16 3
3 18
24 10
36
0
0
0
7 14 6
21 11 0
34 10 0
16 12 0
24 15 8
15 7
8 2
5 II
18 7
1 2
9 5
3 12 9
4 12 1
8 3 7
7 12 0
344 6 0
64 0 0
42 4 10
17 15 0
30 3 6
25 16 0
12 0
18 15
27 0
5
0
0
6
0
12 5 0
22 0 10
9 7 9
11 11 10
11 0 0
20 0 0
9 10 3
25 0 0
Total Con-
tributions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
£. *. d.
74 14 2
78 4 9
56 13 11
72 19 8
21 4 2
37 1 2
18 10 8
29 IS 0
49 19 0
11 6 7
102 6 7
19 9 8
0
'9
4
7
91 0 7
71 17 6
61 7 5
99 11 8
76 0 2
29 10 0
14 12 2
45 0 8
11 12
20 5
12 7
12 4
5 19 1
25 2 0
1148 18 10
44 16 2
1J03 17 8
184 17 10
109 0 8
43 18 8
^6 18 8
94 1 7
52 2 8
83 4 3
77 14 4
84 15 6
31 15 3
96 6 9
28 1 8
35 17 8
69 3 8
50 10 7
21 9 4
77 6 5
Grants.
£> 9. d.
23 0 0
42 10 0
42 10 O
43 0 O
80 O 0
181 0 O
30 0 0
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1872.
735
CIRCUITS.
Caatleford
Cleckheaton
YeadoQ
Woodhouse Grove
Headingley Theological
Institation
Less by Expenses. .
ToUls
XXIV. Sh^ld District,
Sheffield, Carver- Street,
&c
„ Norfolk - Street,
&c
„ Ebenezer, &c. . .
„ Brunswick, &c.
,x Thomcliffe, &c.
Chesterfield
Bakewell
Bradwell
Rotherham
Wath-upon-Dearne ....
Doncaster
Barnsley
Retford
Worksop
Less by Expenses.
ToUls
XXV. Nottingham and
Dtrhy District,
Nottingham, Halifax -
place, &c.
„ Wesley, &c.
Ilkestone
Mansfield
Newark
Bingham
Leicester
Melton- Mowbray
Oakham
Stamford
Grantham
Peterborough
Longhborough
Castle-Donington
Derby, King- Street ....
„ Green- Hill ....
Ashboarne
Nos.
472
438
653
39
17423
895
1183
976
660
321
782
105
402
733
702
1440
735
1054
448
10436
1265
1183
420
950
1007
446
992
688
198
305
787
567
556
423
570
789
182
Yearly
Collection.
£, s, d,
7 16 0
9 0 0
6 15 0
10 11 7
1 0 0
429 18 1
47 2 3
40 15 5
25 8 I
25 7 0
9 2 0
12 15 0
2 12 6
3 0 0
24 6
12 0
26 0
17 0
22 0
8 10
275 IS 10
27 0 0
26 12 9
5 10 0
14 0
24 10
6 0
5
0
0
0
13 14 6
10 15 0
8 12 0
7 8 0
15 10 0
12 11 2
4 5 0
22
9
4
5
ToUl Con-
tribntions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
£, s. d.
21 11 I
28 0 0
20 10 0
80 19 2
1
0
0
1299
40
4
10
11
10
1258
14
1
164 0 1
113 10 3
120 17 10
73
34
37 5 8
6 7 4
7 10 10
79 16 10
33 13
67 2
51 1
50 13
21 8
861
26
1 11
5 11
834.16 0
84 3
67 7
14 9
33 8
60 9
15 5
64 0
17 10
7 6
19 16 6
33 13 4
36 12 0
21 9 0
16 8 3
31 15 U
86 4 4
10 11 6
Grants.
£, $, d,
40 0 0
70 0 0
35 0 0
60 15 8
40 0 0
58 10 0
194 5 8
39 0 0
44
25
SO
18
I 12 12
44 0 0
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/
736
1872.
CIRCUITS.
Belper « ,
Ripley
Ashby-de-la-Zouch ...
Burton-on-Treot
Matlock- Bath
Less by Expenses • . . .
ToUls
XXVI. Lincoln DittricU
Lincoln
Sleaford
Market-Rasen
Louth
Horncastle
Bardney
Alford
Coningsby
Spilsby . .
Boston
Wainfleet
Spalding
Bourne
Less by Expenses. . .
Totals
XXVII. HullDUtnct.
HullyWaltham-St., &c.
„ George- Yard, &c.
Beverley
Driffield
Howden
Patrington
Hornsea
Grimsby, George- St., &c.
„ Caistor, &c. . .
Gainsborough
Epworth
Snaith
Goole
Brigg
Barton»on-Humber ....
Bridlington
Less by Expeno''
Totals...
XXV IIL r«M
.Xork, New.Stri
Wesley, i
Nos.
S79
275
939
474
382
13777
2142
1081
935
1541
983
584
1455
541
815
1216
708
580
315
12896
2650
1612
807
894
852
444
394
1097
761
922
583
457
307
777
1438
934
Yearly
Collection.
£. M, d.
9 0 0
7 10 0
15 0 0
9 6 1
4 10 0
261 19 6
62
17
20
0
0
0
0
0
9 9 5
81 10 0
7 5 0
81 5
18 0
13
27
0 0
0 0
12 8 6
8 0 0
3 5 3
Total Con-
tributions!
including
Yearly
Collection.
£. s. d.
• 17 13 2
15 0 0
32 0 0
29 6 11
12 1 10
676 10 9
12 9 4
664 1 5
153 19 10
36 17 0
49 17 0
61 18 10
250 8 2
78 15 9
46 10 9
18 18 0
18 0 9
19 10 0
11 10 9
8 0 0
21 0
16 17
19 10
12 5
10 10
8 0
13 10
36 0
21 0
359 18 '0
52 1 2
25 18 0
41 15 7
19 12 5
86 3 2
13 15 0
28 13 11
57 2 10
22 18 2
21 12 8
6 5 3
600 11 8
14 15 6
585 16 2
338 17
118 18
59 15
43 7
47 13
22
23
52 2
48 17
37 2
23 10
25 15
24 18
25 3
82 7
41 19
2
6
6
5
0
8 10
7 6
5
10
0
9
6
6
7
8
0
164 5 5
73 2 7
GranU.
£. ». «/.
28 0 O
26 0 O
40 8 O
18 0 O
325 0 O
27 0 0
SO 0 0
30 0 0
48 10 0
135 10 0
32 0 0
28 8 2
25 0 0
85 8 2
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1872.
737
CIRCUITS.
Tadcaster
Pocklington
Malton
Easingwold
Helmsley
Scarborough
Sherburn
Filey
Pickering
Kirby-Moorride . . . . .
Thirsk
Northallerton
Ripon
Selby
Additional Yearly Coll .
Less by Expenses. • .
Totals
XXIX. Whitby and
Darlington District,
Whitby
Danby
Stokesley
Onisborough
Lofthouse
Darlington
Stockton
Middlesborough ......
Hartlepool
Barnard-Castle
Bishop- Auckland
Crook
Middleham
Hawes, &c
Richmond
Reeth
Bedal
Less by Expenses ,
ToUls
Nos.
744
870
923
787
353
1182
542
373
565
676
606
476
979
1132
XXX. NeweattU Diitrict,
Newcastle, Brunswick,&c.
„ Blenheim, &c.
Gateshead
North-Shields
South-Shields
Blyth
Morpeth
Sunderland, Sans- Street,
&c. ...
13048
808
405
468
669
325
1151
849
665
647
910
1136
629
632
162
280
723
874
11333
1042
824
1436
541
688
430
137
758
Yearly
Collection.
£. i. d.
20 8 6
23 4 0
19 16 10
18 8 4
6 13 0
30 5 0
11 5 0
10 0 0
10 15 2
10 3 0
IS 0
7 14
18 0
S3 0
4 0
314 12 9
18 8
6 6
10 10
8 15
3 16
27 0
20 2
16 7
13 10
14 2
17 12
8 0
9 0
1 18
6 19 6
7 14 0
9 5 6
199 7 5
38 0 0
19 10 0
21 14 3
11 15 6
14 0 0
3 8 0
2 14 0
22 2 8
3 A
Total Con-
tributions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
£. i. d.
52 14 10
59 0 0
50 17 4
40 9 1
9 14 0
85 8 3
21 18 8
31 7 0
25 13 6
19 0 6
28 16 4
25 2 8
60 17 9
103 16 6
852 4 5
26 3 1
826 1 4
48 13 6
12 6 0
21 5 11
31 16 10
10 1 1
86 0
69 17
71 18
33 2
45 4
61
15
16 13
4 6
40 10
14 9
19 12
1
2
6
5
6
4 10
9 0
0
6
7
0
8
602 11 7
13 1 11
589 9 8
181 18 3
74 11 6
112 5 6
34 8 11
35 14 5
13 5 8
-4 12 8
56 2 2
Grants.
£. *. d.
40 0 0
40 0 0
20 0 0
25 0 0
20 0 0
30 0 0
30 0 0
40 0 0
165 0 0
48 0 0
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738
1872.
Total Con-
tributions,
including
CIRCUITS.
Nos.
Yeariy
Yearly
Collection.
Collection.
Grants.
£, t.
d.
£. t. d.
£. «. «f.
Sunderland, Faweett-
Street, &c.
583
15 10
0
51 3 6
„ Whilburn-
Sureet, &c.
844
6 10
0
31 2 6
Houghton-le- Spring.. ..
719
11 8
0
39 0 3
Durham
1185
13 0
0
88 19 1
WoUingham
1206
11 13
2
36 4 0
Hexham
836
9 0
0
25 5 1
25 0 0
Shotley- Bridge
1205
12 0
0
.^4 16 0
Alston
670
5 0
6
18 10 6
30 0 0
Allendale-Town
580
4 11
0
14 18 11
Alnwick
157
42
2 7
1 1
6
0
3 14 2
2 19 4
20 0 0
Berwick
47 0 0
859 12 5
Lest by Expenses....
88 11 7
Totals
18378
225 5
7
821 0 10
170 0 0
XXXI. CarlUh DUtHei.
•
Carlisle . . a
372
10 6
9
28 2 6
25 0 0
Brampton
272
3 10
0
10 3 4
30 0 0
Whitehaven
433
179
4 15
3 8
4
0
11 15 6
6 15 11
Workington
28 0 0
Cockermouth, &c
350
5 0
0
21 3 1
28 0 0
Appleby, &c
552
7 10
6
22 2 3
Penrith
421
425
295
12 4
7 2
5 0
0
6
0
32 15 0
19 10 9
9 6 7
Kirkoswald
Wigton
54 0 0
Kendal
470
6 10
0
23 0 0
Sedbergh
256
3 0
0
5 16 6
Ulverstonc I . . .
570
7 0
0
20 15 6
Barrow-in- Furness ....
183
3 10
0
15 0 3
Dumfries
30
1 2
0
1 12 0
70 0 0
227 19 2
Less by Expenses,...
12 8 2
Totals
4808
79 19
1
215 11 0
235 0 0
XXXIL Isle of Man
Dutrict.
Douglas
721
20 0
0
42 9 I
Castletown ............
845
663
6 10
14 11
0
0
12 4 0
24 19 2
26 10 0
Ramsay
35 4 0
Peel
547
6 10
0
11 18 1
91 10 4
Less by Expenses
3 6 6
Totals
2776
47 11
0
88 3 10
61 14 0
XXXIII. Edinburgh and
Aberdeen Dhtrict,
Edinburgh
468
16 10
0
82 15 0
Leith
tin
2 4
0 12
6
6
4 12 3
1 7 6
51 0 0
Dunbar
20 0 0
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739
CIRCUITS.
Greenock
Glasgow, JohD-Street,&c.
Airdrie
Glasgow, St. Thoroas*B..
„ Cathcart-Road
„ Claiemont-SU
Dumbarton
Wallacestone
Kilsyth
Stirling
Ayr
Aberdeen
Dundee, Ward-Road . .
„ Wellington-St.
Perth
Arbroath, &c
Banff
Infemess ••••••
Less by Expenies • • . .
Totals
DutrieU
Lerwick
Danrossness • • • •
Walls
North-Mavin, &e.
North Isles
Totals
Nos.
96
693
60
223
847
226
61
148
170
32
167
260
220
86
61
64
278
43
3685
448
288
655
178
249
1718
Yearly
Collection.
1 10
16 2
1 4
6 13
1 18
1 15
1 19
2 U
1 7
87 19 8
1 17 11
0 15 0
1 15 0
0 14 0
0 12 6
5 14 5
Total Con-
tributions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
6 5
47 18
2 5
14 8
28 16
17 9
5 16
2 2
4 7
2 4
4 12
11 10 8
15 11 0
6 11 5
3 7 10
2 12 0
6 18 2
2 8 0
221 13 7
20 11 5
201 2 2
4 2 10
1 12 6
8 10 6
1 16 4
0 17 5
11 19 7
Grants.
£. #. d.
22 0 0
20 15 5
18
20
22
45
27
20
40
40
40
40
425 15 5
3 A 2
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1872.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE ORDINARIES, 1872.
DISTRICTS.
Fint London
Second London
Bedford and Northamp-
ton
Kent
Norwich and Lynn. . . •
Oxford
Portsmoath
Channel Islands
Devonport
Cornwall .•
Exeter
Bristol
Bath
Swansea \,
Soath Wales
North Wales
Birmingham and
Shrewsbury
Macclesfield
Lirerpool
Manchester...
Bolton
Halifax and Bradford. .
Leeds
ShefSeld
Nottingham and Derby
Lincoln
Hull
York
Whitby and Darlington
Newcastle
Carlisle
Isle of Man
Edinburgh andAberdeen
Zetland Isles
Ireland
ToUls
Nos.
13073
14970
6400
6675
6278
5528
7692
19081
6341
10155
7334
3691
4083
10459
17877
10441
14862
14744
14678
18361
17423
10436
13777
12896
14929
13048
11338
13378
4808
2776
3685
1718
346850
Yearly
Collection.
£. f. d,
420 14 10
497 19 1
201 17
150 9
108 19
113 10
118 13
74 6
146 10
223
113
257
149
82
74 12
174 17
0
3
5
7
0
6
4
6
8
8
11
9
0
6
401 18
238 16
480 11
475 16
359 4
344 6
429 18
275 18 10
261 19 6
250 8
359 18
314 12
199 7
225 6
79 19
47 11
87 19
5 14
Total Con-
tributions,
including
Yearly
Collection.
£. s. d,
1307 0 4
1673 10 11
505 19 3
430 15 10
286 15
439 2
344 2
828 11
389
484
362 14 11
725 18 3
384 16 8
218 16 9
195 6 4
319 0 0
3
7
9
1
8 10
7 2
1153 9
591 0
1551 16
1400 0
1088 17
1103 17
1258 14
834 16
664 1
585 16
981 15 11
826 1 4
589 9
821 0
215 11
88 3
201 2
11 19
10
7
1
9
8
8
1
0
5
2
8
10
0
10
2
7
Grants.
£. s, d.
198 0 0
3U3 0 0
332 17 6
157 10 0
577 4 3
436 10 11
401 0 0
80 0
257 0
150 0
340 0
547 1
240 0
266 0
458 15
319 0
7746 19 10 22364 1 6
360 0
258 11 6
365 0 0
131 0 0
63 15 4
181 0 G
70 0 0
194 5
325 0
135 10
85 8
40 0
165 0
170 0
235 0
61 14
425 15
650 0 0
8980 19 4
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2.— EXTRAORDINARIES.
(I.)— REMOVALS.
Rev. Thomaa Stephenson, Kilkhampton to Tenterden 6 10 0
John Bonham, Sevenoaka to Swaffham 1 10 0
John Teaseyman, Airdrie to Walsingham 5 0 0
G. H. Chambers, ^Cockermouth to Thetford 5 0 0
J. Mann, Andover to Kineton ,.. 2 10 0
U. Butters, Mildenhall to Kilkhampton 10 0 0
Wesley Hurt, Stourport to St. Austell 5 0 0
11. N. Barritt, Workington to Penzance , 6 0 0
William Kirkman, Jersey to Axminater 2 0 0
R. W. Pordige, Belper to llfracombe 5 0 0
J. A. Hemsworth, Monmouth to Banwell 1 10 0
George Hepplewhite, Alston to Pontypridd 2 0 0
S. Hooley, Brynmawr to Bridgend 2 0 0
J. Parsons, Tiverton to Abergavenny 3 10 0
H. Lewis, Hyde to Abergavenny 3 0 0
W. S. Bestall, Brecon to Midsomer-Norton 6 0 0
T. Rigby, Chipping-Norton to Melkshani 2 0 0
J. Hall, AUendale-Town to Devizes 6 0 0
J. Malvern, Middleham to Shepton-Mallet 8 0 0
John Herbert, Ebb w- Vale to Carmarthen 2 0 0
John Hughes (b), Carmarthen to Lampeter ] 10 0
T. G. Pugh, LlanrwBt to Ystumtuen 3 3 0
R, Jones (c), Ystumtuen to Llanrwat 3 0 0
Jonathan Cadman, Brampton to Hinckley 3 10 0
George Smith (c), Reeth to Ludlow 5 0 0
Thomas Burrows, Walsingham to Kington 6 0 0
S. Blakeley, Evesham to Cheadle 3 0 0
W. Russell, Patrington to Holyhead 2 0 0
W. Morgan, Holyhead to Manchester 3 0 0
C. H. Burton, Tiverton to Clitheroe 2 10 0
A. Levell, Stamford to Holmfirth 3 0 0
J. Booth, Durham to Grassington 2 0 0
S. Dodge, Stamford to Bakewell 1 10 0
John Smith (b), Goginan to Mansfield 2 10 0
S. J. Smith, Blyth to Newark 5 0 0
R. T. Rundle, Ludlow to Epworth 3 15 0
Thomas Thompson, Glastonbury to Helmsley 6 0 0
W. Baddeley, Banwell to Reeth 4 0 0
J. R. Bennett, Alston to Durham 10 0
W. Limmex, Berwick to AUendalc-Town 10 0
W. Sellers, Dumfries to Whitehaven 3 0 0
J. S. Vickers, Huntingdon to Peel 10 0 0
Joshua Fielden, Hitchin to Airdrie 2 0 0
S. Mees, Ashbourne to Montrose 2 0 0
£162 18 0
(2.)— AFFLICTIONS.
£. i, d.
Rev. T. James, (London, Hinde St., etc.,) for severe and expensive
affliction 30 0 0
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AFFLICTIONS,— am(t»ifedL
Rev. John Cooper, (Leighton-Buzzard,) for personal and family
affliction 12 0 ©
James Fisher, (Towcester) 10 0 0
George Gibson, (Yoxford) 10 0 0
Samuel Bowman, (Bury St. Edmund's) 6 0 0
F. Barker, (SwaflTham) 6 0 0
S. Brocksop. (Mildenhall) 8 0 0
G. H. Chambers, (Thetford) 4 0 0
W. H. Lewis, (High-Wycombe) 7 0 0
J. Skerratt, (High-Wycombe,) for severe personal affliction 25 0 0
S. Lucas, (Watlington) 10 0 0
G. F. White, (Poole) 10 0 0
James Osbom, (Southampton,) for severe and protracted family
affliction 25 0 0
Joseph Crowther, (Andover) 7 0 0
O. Watkins, (Alderney,) for serious and prolonged family affliction 15 0 0
P. Lucas, (Alderney,) protracted and fatal affliction ; 20 0 0
R. J, Andrew, (Devon port,) for severe and fatal family affliction 25 0 0
C. J. Preston, (St. Austell,) for protracted and severe a^iction ... 20 0 0
A.T. Hocking, (Falmouth,) for personal and family affliction (1871) 15 0 0
G. F. Swinnerton, (Bodmin,) for severe and expensive personal
and family affliction 30 0 0
Joseph Bentley, (Helston) 10 0 0
£. Blake, (Bridge water,) for severe and fatal family affliction ... 30 0 0
T. Bennitt, ( Barnstaple,) for expensive family affliction 20 0 0
J. Parsons, (Abergavenny,) for personal and domestic affliction... 25 0 0
B. W. Broomfield, (Ledbury) 5 0 0
W. S. Bestall, (Midsomer-Norton) 10 0 0
Joseph Taylor, (Midsomer-Norton) 20 0 0
John Lewis, (Melksham,) for personal affliction 15 0 0
John Malvern, (Shepton- Mallet) 25 0 0
C. Bradley, (Castle-CJarey) * 10 0 0
Late Rev. G. S. Stoker, (Merthyr-Tydvil,) for expensive affliction ... 15 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. E. Thorley, (Llanelly,) Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
John Rees, (Llandilo) 10 0 0
Lewis Williams, (Aberystwyth,) for protracted family affliction... 15 0 0
R. Jones (c), (Llanrwst) 10 0 0
T. J. Humphreys, (Blaenau-Ffestiniog,) for severe and fatal family
affliction 30 0 0
T. Roberts, (Abergele) 8 0 0
R. Jones (b), (Liverpool, Chester-Street) 8 0 0
£. Davies, (Bagillt) 8 0 0
M. Thomas, (Bagillt) 10 0 0
P. Williams, (Amlwch) * 8 0 0
Late Rev. R. T. Owen, (Carnarvon,) Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. W. H. Evans, (Dolgelly) 10 0 0
£. Stokes, (Stourport,) for personal and domestic affliction 15 0 0
J. A. B. Harry, (Redditch,) for severe personal affliction 25 0 0
Jonathan Cadman, (Hinckley,) for domestic affliction 15 0 0
T. Burrows, (Kington) 10 0 0
Late Rev. P. Wood, (Knighton,) fatal affliction 12 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. Jabez Ingham, (Longton,) for protracted and expensive family
affliction 25 0 0
John Bowman, (St. Alban's,) 1871 7 0 0
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AFFLICTIONS,— Co»/mi«f^.
£, *. d.
Rev. J. Nield, (Widnes,) for icvere family aflSiction 20 0 0
Late Rev. William Faulkner, (Accrington,) for long and fatal
affliction 30 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. E. F. Hard wick, (Skipton,) for protracted domestic affliction... 20 0 0
S. Reynolds, (Stainland,) personal and family affliction 25 0 0
J. Booth, (Grassington) 5 0 0
Late Rev. T. Sheers, (Retford,) Fmieral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. Henry Hine, (Mansfield,) for severe and protracted personal
affliction 25 0 0
James Hartle, (Oakham,) for family affliction 12 0 0
W. R. C. Cockill, (Matlock-Bath) 10 0 0
J. F. Davies, (Ripley) 10 0 0
Thomas Harvey, (Sleaford,) for severe and protracted affliction... 20 0 0
C. B. Sykes, (Spalding,) protracted domestic affliction 20 0 0
J. W. Crake, (Goole,) for severe and fatal family affliction 15 0 0
E. B. Finder, (Epworth) :.. 6 0 0
W. Bond, (Stockton,) for protracted and fatal domestic affliction 30 0 0
James Faulkner, (Bedale) 10 0 0
George Hagen, (Bedale,) for protracted and fatal family affliction 25 0 0
James Johnson, (Durham) 10 0 0
Henry Badger, (Alnwick) 5 0 0
Late Rev. J. Wesley Thomas, (Dumfries,) for fatal affliction 12 0 0
Ditto, Funeral Expenses 12 0 0
Rev. George Rohmson (b), (Ramsay,) for severe and protracted
family affliction 25 0 0
J. Atkins, (Wallacestone,) for protracted family affliction 20 0 0
F. Crozier, (Glasgow, Cathcart-Road,) for severe and fatal family
affliction 20 0 0
N. R. Penny, (Aberdeen,) for personal affliction 20 0 0
£i,\%h 0 0
(3.)—FURNITURE.
£. s, d,
London, (Kentish-Town, etc.) 40 0 0
London, (Hinde-Street, etc.) 40 0 0
Hastings 40 0 0
Downham 40 0 0
Banbury 40 0 0
Launceslon 40 0 0
Llanelly 40 0 0
Blaenau-Ffestiniog 40 0 0
Liverpool, Welsh, (Shaw-Street) 40 0 0
Birkenhead 40 0 0
Holyhead 40 0 0
Manchester, (Cheetham-Hill, etc.) 60 0 0
Blackburn 40 0 0
Haslingden 40 0 0
Bacup 40 0 0
Halifax, (Wesley, etc.) 40 0 0
Cleckhe^ton 40 0 0
Spalding .' 40 0 0
York, (New-Street, etc.) 40 0 0
Lofthouse, etc 40 0 0
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FURN ITURE,— CtofKwiu^rf.
Barnard-Castle 40 0 O
Newcastle, (Brunswick, etc.) .^. 40 0 O
Newcastle, (Blenheim-Street, etc.) A 40 0 O
Sedbergh - 70 0 O
Airdrie 40 0 O
Kilsyth 40 0 O
£1,090 0 O
(4.)— MISCELL A N EO US.
£. i. d.
Supply for the Rev. W. D. Tyack, London (City-Road) 15 15 0
Supply for the late Rev. 6. T. Morrison, London (Hoxton) 7 17 6
Special Grant to London (Kentish Town, etc.) 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. J. Watson (a), Ipswich 7 17 6
Rev. T. R. Jones, St. Alban's, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. Thomas James, (Hinde-Street, etc.) 20 12 6
Supply for the late Rev. J. Vine, Woolwich (1871) 15 15 O
Supply for the Rev. T. B. Jefferies. Windsor 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. John Cooper, Leigh ton-Buzzard 12 15 0
Rev. James Fisher, Towcester, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. W. Sanders, Daventry, Circuit travelling ^ 10 0 0
Rev. W. Fox, Higham-Ferrers, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. George Hubill, Oundle, Circuit travellisg 10 0 0
Rev. F. Barker, SwafTham, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. S. Bowman, Bury St. Edmund's, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. S. Brocksop, Mildenhall, Circuit travelling...'. 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. J. Skerratt, High-Wycombe 7 17 6
Rev. J. Mann, Kineton, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. S. Lucas, Watlington 7 17 6
Rev. S. Lucas, Watlington, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. George Denton, Marlborough (1871) 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. H. Watts, Portsmouth 7 17 6
Rev. J. Payne, Wimborne, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. W. Piggott, Christchurch, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply, etc., for the Rev. J. Tindall, Jersey (English) 9 10 0
Special Grant to Guernsey (English) 40 0 0
Supply for the Rev. G. F. Swinnerton, Bodmin 2.*^ 12 6
Rev. John Gregory, St. Austell, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. N. Alston, South-Molton, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Special Grant to Barnstaple 20 0 0
Rev. George Smith (a), Chepstow, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. R. W. Broomfield, Ledbury, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. R. Lickes, Monmouth 7 17 6
Supply for the Rev. Joseph Taylor, Midsomer-Norton 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. J. Lewis, Melksham 15 15 0
Supply for the Rev. J. Malvern, Shepton-Mallet 23 12 6
Rev. John Hugill, Dorchester, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. H. J. Thomas, Glastonbury, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the late Rev. G. S. Stoker, Merthyr-Tydvil 23 12 6
Supply for the late Rev, E. Thorley, Llanelly 23 12 6
Rev. Isaac Jenkins, Cardiff (Welsh), Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. John Rees, LI- '" ''" 't travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Lewis Willi '\ Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Henry Wil 'ircuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the f Ucliyulleth 7 17 6 "
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MISCELLANEOUS,— C<m/tntte<^.
Rev. R. Prichard, Rhyl, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. M. Thomas, Bagillt, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the late Rev. H. T. Owen, Carnarvon 23 12 6
Rev. John Richards, Bangor, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. J. A. B. Harry, Redditch 23 12 6
Rev. J. Cadman, Hinckley, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. J. W. Roberts, Shrewsbury, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Thomas Burrows, Kington, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the late Hev. P. Wood, Knighton 23 12 6
Special Grant to Ludlow 15 0 0
Supply at Runcorn 7 17 6
Supply for the Rev. VV. Lees, Oldham (Wesley) 7 17 6
Supply for the Rev. J. M. Baraford, Burnley 31 10 0
Supply for the late Rev. W. Faulkner, Accrington 23 12 6
Rev. W. Sinclair, Clitheroe, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. A. Levell, Holmfirth 15 15 0
Rev. John Booth, Grassington, Qircuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. W. Cattle, Sheffield (Thorncliffe) 15 15 0
Rev. Jonathan Barrowclough, Brad well, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the late Rev. T. Sheers, Retford 31 10 0
Supply for the Rev. Henry Hine, Mansfield 7 17 6
Rev. William Stevinson, Bingham, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. John Ward, Melton-Mo wbray. Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. James Eacott, Stamford, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Edmund Lockyer, Loughborough, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. Thomas Harvey, Sleaford 31 10 0
Supply for the Rev. John Tucker, Beverley 7 17 6
Rev. John Imisson, Middleham, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Special Grant to Bishop-Auckland 15 0 0
Rev. W. Baddeley, Reeth, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. George Hagen, Bedale, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Kdward Horton, Morpeth, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Richard Petch, Houghton-le-Spring, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Richard Stepney, Shotley-Bridge, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. William Limmex, Allendale-Town, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Rev. Henry Badger, Alnwick, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Special Grant to Dumfries 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. W. H. Walker, Workington 7 17 6
Rev. VV. Satchell, Cockermouth, Circuit travelling 10 0 0
Supply for the Rev. William Chambers, Penrith 7 17 6
Supply, etc., for the late Rev. J. Wesley Thomas, Dumfries 18 0 0
Supply, etc., for the Rev. J. Atkins, Wallacestone 18 15 0
Supply, etc., for the Rev. N. K. Penny, Aberdeen 19 5 0
Official expenses of Chairmen and Secretaries 168 18 0
£1,329 13 0
SUMMARY OF EXTRAORDINARIES.
£.
Removals 162
Afflictions 1185
Furniture 1090
Miscellaneous 1329
s.
d.
18
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
X3,767 11 0
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CONTINGENT EXPENSES NOT CHARGEABLE TO CIRCUITS.
£. M. dL
Removal of the Luggage of twenty-two SuperiiumerarieB and
Deceased Ministers 95 12 6
Bristol District, case of Discipline (1871) 3 5 O
Birmingham, etc., District, Minor District Meeting 4 9 4
Liverpool District, Ditto 1 12 O
Halifax, etc., District, Ditto 3 15 O
Lincoln District, Ditto 1 16 0
Whitby, etc., District, Ditto 4 0 0
Ditto, Expenses of Commission, etc., Bedale case 16 6 0
Edinburgh, etc.. District, Minor District Meeting 11 1 2
Ditto, Special Inquiry 6 7 0
President's Assistant 82 0 0
President's official visits to Scotland, Ireland, and Sout*h Wales;
Committees, postages, and other expenses 42 0 0
Deputation to American General Conference, (in part) 70 0 0
Ditto, Irish Conference 13 0 0
Ditto, South Wales District Meeting 4 10 0
Ditto, North Wales District Meeting 7 10 0
Deputations interchanging. North and South Wales 8 18 0
Rev. John Rattenbury's Assistant (in part) 40 0 0
Expenses connected with the Conference Journal 7 5 0
Ditto, July Committee of Examination (in part) 95 6 8
Expenses of various Committees appointed by Conference 79 5 0
Ditto, Commission visiting South Wales 34 4 0
Ditto, Lord's-Day Observance Committee 3 2 9
Ditto, Committee of Exigency 9 7 0
Ditto, Committee for Re-arrangement of Districts 18 16 3
Ditto, Minister to Manchester Conference, to prosecute an* Appeal... 5 0 0
Grants to Ministers retiring from Circuit-work for one year, on
account of health 300 18 6
Grant in a special case of Financial difficulty 50 0 0
Various expenses of stationery, postages, travelling, etc 57 0 4
Cost of Pastoral Address, etc' 50 15 0
Yearly Collection Papers, etc 15 17 6
District-Committee Minute-Books , 14 7 3
Examination-Paners for Probationers ; 13 11 0
Carriage, advertisements, schedules, etc 35 3 10
Orphan Child of the late Rev. E. Jennings 9 9 0
j£l,215 11 1
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SCHEDULE B.
ABSTRACT OF THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE OF
THE CHILDREN'S FUND, FOR THE YEAR 1871-1872.
Treasurers, — ^TheREv.S.D.WADDT,D.D.,aiidMR.WiLLiAMMEWBURN.
244
34
92
28
168
Dr. JL
To Balance in hand
from last year 11,515
To interest 687
To Cash for current de-
mands on Treasurers
of Schools' Fund
for last year, repaid...
To Balance of Receipts
over payments in the
following Districts: —
London (Second)..
Bedford andNorth-
ampton
Norwich and Lynn
Oxford
Portsmouth
Channellslands ...
Devonport 88
Cornwall 555
Bath 24
North Wales 59
Birmingham and
Shrewsbury 236
Macclesfield 258
Liverpool 46
Mancnester 118
Bolton 369
Halifax and Bradford 546
Leeds 382
Sheffield 104
Nottingham and
Derby 380
Lincoln 361
Hull 291
York 319
Whitby and Dar-
lington 155
Newcastle 271
Carlisle 105
Isle of Man 22
Edinburgh and
Aberdeen 17
5 6
16 8
3,000 0 0
265 5 0
2 0
2 0
18 6
5 10
4 3
1 0
0 1
19 0
7 11
8 0
8 6
14 6
15 6
12
15
9
16
8 0
1 6
9 0
17 6
8 9
10 6
9 6
8 0
5 0
£20,752 5 2
33 9
53 7
110 9
55 4
128 9
9 17
0
0
6
0
6
0
404 18
0
333 18
0
Cr. £. #. rf.
By Balance of Pay-
ments over Receipts in
the following Districts : —
London (First) .
Kent
Exeter
Bristol
South Wales 128
Swansea
By Cash paid the Trea-
surers of Schools' Fund
for Boys at the Schools 1,404
By Cash for Girls at the
Schools
By Cash for Education
of Children of Super-
numerary and De-
ceased Ministers 612
By Cash for Schools'
Fund Deficiency on
the year ending June
30th, 1872 3,001
By Cash advanced to
the Treasurers of
Schools' Fund, with-
out interest, to meet
current expenditure
for the ensuing year.. 3,000
By Travelling Expenses,
Carriage, Printing,
Stationery,Stamps,etc.
By amounts due, but
not paid, in the fol-
lowing Circuits : —
Gwennap 48
St. Agnes 24
Helstone 10
Marazion 29
By amount paid to Mis-
sionary Society 78
By Balance in the hands
of the Treasurers ... 11,772
0 0
10 5
0 0
45 0. 1
14 10
14 9
0 0
11 2
15 0
6 11
£20,752 5 2
Audited and found correct,
London, Au(futt 15M, 1872.
W. WOOD,
W. VANNER.
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A LIST OF THE PRESIDENTS
OF
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
SINCE THE DEATH OF THE REV. JOHN WESLEY.
1791, ManehetUr,
Rev. William Thompson.
1792, London^
Rev. Alexander Mather.
1793, Leeds,
Rev. John Pah? son.
1794, Bristol,
Rev. Thomas Hanby.
1795, Manchester,
Rev. Joseph Bradford.
1796, London,
Rev. Thomas Taylor.
1797, Leeds,
Rev. Thomas Coke. LL.D.
1798, Bristol,
Rev. Joseph Benson.
1799, Manchester,
Rev. Samuel Bradburn.
1800, London,
Rev. James Wood.
1801, £««!/«,
Rev. John Pawson, Second Election,
1802, Bristol,
Rev. Joseph Taylor, Ur.
1803, Manchester,
Rev. Joseph Bradford', Second Election.
1804, Loiufon,
Rev. Henry Moore.
1805, 5/i<^cW,
Rev. Thomas Coke, LL.D., Second Election.
1806, £<?«</«,
Rev. Adam Clarke, M.A. *
1807, Liverpool,
Rev. John Barber.
1808, ^r»«<o/.
Rev. James Wood, Second Election.
1809, Manchester,
Rev. Thomas Taylor, Second Election.
1810, London,
Rev. Joseph Benson, Second Election.
1811, 5/i<;^€W,
Rev. Charles Atmore.
1812, Zfc//*,
Rev. Joseph Entwisle.
1813, Liverpool,
Rev. Walter Griffith.
1814, /Jrwfo/,
Rev. Adam Clarke, LL.D., Second Election.
1815, Manchester,
Rev. John Barber, Second Election.
1816, London,
Rev. Richard Reece.
1817, Sheffield,
Rev. John Gaulter.
1818, ^««</«,
Rev. Jonathan Edmondson.
1819, 5rw/o/,
Rev. Jonathan Crowther.
1820, Liverpool,
Rev. Jabez Bunting, A.M.
1821, Manchester,
Rev. George Marsden.
1822, London,
Rev. Adam Clarke, LL.D, F.S.A., Third Election,
1823, 5A<^eW,
Rev. Henry Moore, Second Election.
1824, /,««</»,
Rev. Robert Newton.
1825, Brw^o/,
Rev. Joseph Entwisle, Second Election.
1826, Liverpool,
Rev. Richard Watson.
1827. Manchester,
Rev. John Stephens.
'828, Zo«'io«,
Rev. Jabez Bunting, A.M., Second Election.
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1829, Sh^ld,
Rev. Jambb Townley, D.D.
1880, Leedt,
Rev. George Morley.
1831, Brittol,
Rev. Oeorob Marsden, ^«co9u/ Election.
1832, Liverpool,
Rev. Robert Newton, .9«coni Election.
1833, Manchester,
Rev. Richard Trepfry, Sen.
1834, London,
Rev. Joseph Taylor, 2d.
1835. Shield,
1836, Birmin^Aam,
Rev. Jabez BuNTrNO, D.D., 7*Atr(f Election.
1837, Ze«j/*,
Rev. Edmund Grindrod.
1838, BrUtol,
Rev. Thomas Jackson.
1839, Liverpool,
Rev. Theophilus Lessby.
1840, Newcastle-upon
ryw. Rev. Robert Newton, TWrrf Election,
1841, Manchester,
Rev. James Dixon.
1842, £(m(/on.
Rev. John Hannah, D.D.
1843, ^A<^eM,
Rev. John Scott.
1844, Birmingham,
Rev. Jabez Bunting, D.D., Fourth Election.
1845, Z«rf*,
Rev. Jacob Stanley.
1846, Bm/o^
Rev. William Atherton.
1847, Liverpool,
Rev, Samuel Jackson.
1848, //»//,
Rev. Robert Newton, D.D., Fourth Election.
1849, Manchester,
Rev. Thomas Jackson, Second Election*
1850, London,
Rev. John Beecham, D.D.
•Tifne, Rev. John Hannah, D.D., Second Election.
1852, JA^^eW,
Rev. John Scott, Second Election.
1853, Bradford,
Rev. John Lomas.
1854, Birmingham,
Rev. John Farrar.
1855, Leeds,
Rev. Isaac Keeling.
1856, £m/o/.
Rev. Robert Young.
1857, Liverpool,
Rev. Francis A. West.
1858, /fuj/,
Rev. John Bowers.
1859, Manchester,
Rev. Samuel D. Waddy.
1860, toni/o».
Rev. William W. Stamp.
1861, Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, Rbv. John Rattenbury.
1862, Camborne,
Rev. Charles Prest.
1868, Sheffield,
Rev. George Osborn, D.D.
1864, Bradford,
Rev. William L. Thornton, M.A.
1865, Birmingham,
Rev. William Shaw.
1866, £««<;«,
Rev. William Arthur, M.A.
1867, Brl^roJ,
Rev. John Bedpord.
1868, Liverpool,
Rev. Samuel Romilly Hall.
1869, fftt//.
Rev. Frederick J. Jobson, D.D.
1870, Burslem,
Rev. John Farrar, Second Election.
1871, Manchester,
Rev. John H. James, D.D.
1872, Lonifon,
Rev. Luke H. Wiseman, M.A.
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Address, Annual, of Conference to the
Societies, 162, 410, 661, to be read in a
Special Societj-meeting, 1 58, 406, 656,
See also America, Australasia, Canada,
Eastern British America, France, Irish
Conference, and Queen,
Akroyd, Rev. Thomas, Secretary of
Local Committee of Trinity Hall,
Southport, 621
Alliance, United Kingdom, reply to
Memorial from, 150, 649
America, British. See Canada and
Eastern British America,
America, United States of, — resolution
on the recent Deputation from Metho-
dist Episcopal Church in, 149; Ad-
dress of the Oen.eral Conference, 194
Annuitant Society^ Preachers'. Appoint-
ment of Treasurers, Steward, Secretary,
and Auditors, 148, 395, 646; dona-
tions, legacies, subscriptions, marriage-
premiums, and communications on
business, to whom to be sent, 149, 395,
646; annuities, by whom paid, 149,
396, 646; thanks for donations and
legacies, 149, 896, 646
Anonymous Pamphlet, resolution con-
cerning, 151
Army, Ministers for Wesleyans in the,
58, 300, 547— Committee for, 136,
384, 684 — standing order concerning,
159, 406, 657 — District returns of
military attendants at chapel, and
members of Society, 214, 456, 719
Arthur, Rev. William, Honorary Secre-
Ury for Missions, 29, 270, 516— Prin-
cipal of Methodist College, Belfast,
68 — representative to the General
Conference of the M. £. C. in United
States, 364— Treasurer of the Preachers'
Annuitant Society, 1 48, 395, 646
Australasia, appointment of Piesident
of the Conference in, 119, 364, 61 4~
Addresses of the Conference in, to the
British Conference, 183, 430, 687;
Answers, 186, 432, 691— stations of
Ministers in, 75, 317, 565— number
of members and Ministers in, 118,
363, 613
Auxiliary Fun' " Trea-
surers and I *36 —
the Commii ^86,
6365notereI 86,
686 — regulations respecting private
subscriptions, 138, 162; 387, 409, eS6,
660; respecting contributions from
classes, 138, 161. 387, 408, 6B6, 659
— scale of payments to Supemo-
mecaries and widows, 210; to be
made in full, 449 — ^thanks to officers,
210, 449, 711 ; to donors and execu-
tors, 210, 449, 712— appointment of
Auditors, 210, 450, 712— Meeting of
the Committee, 209, 449, 711; its
Report adopted, 137, 386, 636— ad-
ditional Grants to junior Ministers
becoming Supernumeraries for one
year, 210 — ^Suggestion for promoting
interest in the Fund, 210 ; all Ministers
equally entitled to benefit, 636— settle-
ment with the Irish Conference, 712
Baker, Rev. John, Secretary of the Lord*B-
Day Committee, 146, 393, 643
Barker, Mr. Thomas, thanks to, for gift
of a Chapel at North-Shields, 377
Barlow, Mr. James, thanks to, for gift of
a House at Edgeworth, 130
Bate, Rev. George O., Secretary of
Education Committee, 272, 518 ; Secre-
tary of Committee for Examination of
Candidates for the Ministry, 639
Bedford, Rev. John, Secretary of the
Chapel-Fund, 47, 288 — Secretary of
Board of Trustees for Chapel Purposes,
535 — Resolution on retirement from
the office of Secretary of the Chapel
Committee, 652
Blackburn, Mr. Henry W., Treasurer
of Headingley Branch of Theological
Institution, 139, 387, 637 — Local
Treasurer Woodhouse Grove School,
125, 370, 620
Bond, Rev. John, Secretary of the Home-
Mission and Contingent Fund, 134,
383, 633
Book Affairs. Appointment of Editors
and Book-Steward, 29, 269, 515; of
the London Book-Committee and its
SecreUryj 126, 372, 623 — ^Tract-Com-
mittee to be appointed by the Book-
Committee, 126, 373, 623 — Tract-
SecreUry, 126, 373, 623— thanks to
Editors, Book- Steward, etc, 127, 373,
623 — appointment of General Book-
Committee, 127, 873, 628
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Borland, Rev. John, Co- Delegate to
Canada Conference, 364
Boffce, Rev. William B., General Secre-
tary of Missions, 29, 269, 515 — Deputy
Treasurer, 616
Brearley, Mr. Robert, thanks to the
family of the late, for gift of a Chapel
at Cross-Bank, 376
Brocklehurstf Rev. James D., Secretary
of the Committee for the Examination
of Candidates, 141, 389
Brockiesbankt Mr., thanks to, for gift of a
School- Room, at West Haddlesey, 377
Budgett, Mr. James S., General Trea-
surer Theological Institution, 138,
387, 637
Burgess, Rev. Arminius, to accompany
the President to Scotland, 614
Bush, Rev. Joseph, Secretary of the
Richmond Branch of the Theological
Institution, 139, 387
Canada^ appointment of President of the
Conference in, 119, 364, 614; of Co-
Delegate, 119, 364, 614->Addre8se8 of
the Conference in, to the British Con-
ference, 175, 422, 676: Answers, 176,
425, 679 — stations of Ministers ap-
pointed by the Canadian Conference,
84, 327« 576 — ^number of members and
Ministers in, 118, 363, 613— Collegiate
Institution in, at Hamilton, 86, 328,
577 ; at Cobourg, 91, 335, 584
Candidates for admission on trial, stand-
ing order concerning, 156, 403, 653
Chairmen of Districts, — directions to,
concerning schedules and circulars for
Connexional business, 157» 404, 655 ;
resolutions affecting, 650 ; Minor Dis-
trict Meetings, 403, 654; printed
Circuit Schedules, 157, 404, ^55 \
District Minutes, 157, 404, 654 ; the
army, 1 59,406,657 — to select Ministers
to hear trial-sermons, 156, 403, 653 —
inquiries to be made by, concerning
the Xiiverpool Minutes, 157, 404, 654;
in reference to certain points of disci-
pline, 159, 406, 657— to supply the
Secretaries of the several Funds with
copies of the District Minutes, etc., in
time for their meeting preparatory to
Conference, 160, 408, 659— to sum-
mon Lay Members of District Com-
mittees, 402, 652
Chapel Affairs, 127, 374, 624
Appointment of Treasurers, 127, 374,
624; of General Secretaries, 127,
374, 624; of the General Com-
mittee, 128, 374, 624; of the Com-
mittee of Review, 128, 375, 625
Form of Appointment of New Trus-
tees adopted by the Conference, 374
Meeting of the Committee of Review :
Abstract of the Report of the
Chtfpel Committee, 201, 441, 702—
resolutions of the Committee of
Review, 205, 444. .704; adopted
by Conference, 127, 374, 624
Model Deed : new edition to be is-
sued by Chapel Committee, 374 —
new edition published, 624
Monthly Meetings of the Committee,
129, 376, 626 ; latest time for send-
ing communications, 129, 376, 626 —
all applications on chapel affairs to
be made to the Secretaries, and on,
the authorized schedules, 129, 376,
626 — rule respecting application for
grants, loans, etc., 129, 376, 626 —
President authorized to sign consent
for the sale of Trust-property, 1 27,
374, 624— thanks for the gift of
chapels, etc., 129, 376, 626
Public collections, annual, for the
Chapel- Fund, when to be made,
and to whom remitted, 161, 409,
660
Chapman, Rev. Benjamin, President of
Australasian Conference, 864
Chettle, Rev. Henry. H.^ Secretary of the
Auxiliary Fund, 137, 386, 636— Gov-
ernor of Woodhouse Grove School,
50, 291, 538— Local Treasurer, 125,
370, 620
Children's Fund, thanka to District and
General Treasurers and General Sec-
retary of, 131, 380, 629 — appointment
of General Treasurers and General
SecreUry, 132, 380, 629 — rate of
contribution to, 132, 380, 630 — repre-
senUtives of, in the Committee of the
Home-Mission and Contingent Fund,
1 35 — abstract of income and expenditure
of, 240, 485,747— rule relating to death
of a claimant, 131 — Business of, to be
taken in Committees of Review in con-
nection with Schools' Fund,380 — Com-
mittee to prepare a plan for adjusting
relations of the two Funds, 380
Chubb, Mr. John, Auditor of the Theo-
logical Institution, 139, 388, 638
Circuits f division of, 154, 405, 656
Clapham, Rev. James, Chairman of
Local Committee of New Kingswood
School, 124, 370
Clark, Mr. J. P., thanks to, for gift of a
Chapel at Deepdale, 377
Clueas, Miss £. J., thanks to, for gift of
Reversion of Chapel at Kirk St. Ann's.
626
Clulow, Rev. John, Visitor of Day and
Sunday Schools, 3], 272,518— Secre-
tary of the Committee for Examination
of Candidates for the Ministry, 141,
389, 639
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Coley, Rev. Samuel, Secretary of the
Committee of Privileges, 120, 365
CotlecHont and subscriptions, general
list of, and standing orders respecting,
161, 408, 659 — amount of collections,
etc., for the Home-Mission and Con-
tingent Fund in the several Circuits,
218, 462, 723
Committee t Stationing, Representative to
be chosen by united Vote of Ministers
and Laymen, 405, 656
Committees, —
Army and Navy, 136, 384,634
Auxiliary Fund, 138, 386, 636
Book and Tract, 126, 373, 622
Chapel, 127, 874, 624— of Review,
128, 375, 625~for New Chapels in
Watering-Places, 131, 378, 628—
North Wales District Chapel Fund,
130, 377, 627— Metropolitan Chapel
Building Fund, 379, 628
Education, Genera), 142, 391, 641—
Special (of Re?iew), 143, 392, 642
Home-Mission and Contingent Fund,
135,383,633— of Management, 135,
383, 633
Lord's. Day, 146, 893, 648— (Sub-) to
act on Emergencies, 147, 394, 644
Missionary, General, 120, 366, 616—
(Sub-) Medical, 121, 367, 617—
Special (of Review) 121, 367, 617
Privileges, 119, 365, 614— for cases of
Exigency, 120, 365, 615
Schools, General, 124, 369, 619 —
Local, for New Kingswood, 124,
370, 620 — ^for Woodhouse Grove,
125, 870, 620— for Clapton, 371,
621 — for Trinity Hall, Southport,
621
Scotland, Relief and Extension Fund,
130, 377, 627
Thames Mission, 137, 385, 685
Theological Institution, General, 139,
387, 637— Local, for the Richmond
Branch, 139, 388, 638; for the
Didsbury Branch, 139, 888, 638;
for the Headingley Branch, 140,
388, 638 — for Examination of Can-
didates for the Ministry, 140, 389,
639— Review, 141, 389, 639
Committees, Connexional, nomination of
Ministerial members, 401
Committees preparatory to Conference,
when to meet, 160, 407, 658
Conference, when and where to be held,
169, 407, 658
Contagious Diseases Acts, 15i, 400, 649,
698
Contingent Fund, order respecting pay-
ments from, 159, 406, 657. See ,
^ome- Mission and Contingent Fund, |
Cook, Rev. Emile F., President of the
French Conference, 614
Devonshire, His Grace the Duke of«
thanks to, for the erection of a Chapel
at Woodlands, 377
Discipline, Chairmen of Districts to
make inquiry on certain points of, 159,
406, 657
Distribution, Committee of. See under
Home- Mission and Contingent Fund.
District Committees, Lay Members of, to
be summoned by the Chairman, 402,
652
District Committees, resolutions affecting^,
153
District Meetings^ business of, in con-
nection with chapel affairs, 129, 375,
625 ; with the Hume-Mission and
Contingent Fund, 135, 156, 383, 402
—to appoint Examiners of Pupil-
Teachers in religious knowledge, 142,
390, 640. See also Chairmen.
District Meetings, Annual, when to be
held, 155, 402, 65Z
District Meetings, Minor, standing order
concerning, 403, 654 — constitution of,
154
District Meetings, Welsh, arrangements
for, 119, 364,614
District Meetings in September, special
session, 401
District Meetings, suggestions from, 401
District Minutes, standing order concern-
ing, 157, 404, 654— army returns to
be recorded in, 159, 406, 657
Districts, re -arrangement of, 650
Dobson, Mr. John, Treasurer of the
Richmond Institution, 387, 637
Eastern British America. Appointment
of President of the Conference and
Co-Delegate, 119, 365, 614— Ad-
dresses to the British Conference, 188,
434, 693— Answers, 191, 436, 696—
sUtions of Ministers, 97, 841, 590 —
number of members and Ministers,
118, 363, 613— Collegiate Institutions
in, at Sackfille, 100, 344, 593
Education, Wesley an, 141, 889, 689
Collections and subscriptions, order
respecting, 161, 409, 660
Committee, Special, to consider the
whole question of Primary Educa-
tion, 640
Committees, for London and country,
143, 391, 641 — Ministers and
friends invited to attend the Special
Meeting, 143, 392, 642— Committee
empowered to invite other friends,
144, 392
Conference approves of the proposal
to establish a Training College for
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Female Students at Battersea, 390
— resolutions of Committee thereon,
452—454
Conference approves of the proposal
to charge entrance-feesi 890 — reso-
lutions of Committee thereon, 454
' Private subscriptions and public col-
lections for the Education Fund,
rule concerning, 161, 409, 660
Pupil- Teachers, examination of, 142,
590, 640
School-buildings, parties contempla-
ting the erection or alteration of, to
communicate with the Committee,
144, 392, 642— direction concerning
transfer to a School Board, 642
Special Meeting of the Committee,
212, 451, 713 ~ Minutes of the
Meetings of the Education Com-
mittee and its various Sub- Com-
mittees held during the year, 212,
452, 714 — resolutions of the
Special Committee, 213, 455, 715
— Report adopted by Conference,
141, 389, 040
Sunday-schools, Rev. J. Clulow's Re-
port, 213, 715— proposed Wesleyan-
Methodist Sunday-School Circuit
Unions, objects of, 144 — Rules, 145
Treasurers and Secretary of the Com-
mittee, 142, 391, 641— proper ad-
dress of official communications,
142, 391, 641
Westminster and Battersea Training
Institutions: Appointment of the
Principals and Secretary, 31, 272,
5181-New Chapel, 142, 214, 890,
456, 640
Edwards, Rev. William (a), the Chapel-
Fund General Secretary, 47, 288, 535
FarrttTt Rev. John, President of the
Conference, 8 — Delegate to Irish
Conference and President, 118 — to
▼isit Scotland, 118 — Chairman of
Local Committee, Woodhouse Orove
School, 125, 370, 620 ~ General
Treasurer of the Theological Institu-
tion, 138, 387, 637— Treasurer of the
Preachers' Annuitant Society, 148,
395, 646 — Governor of Headingley
Branch Theological Institution, 50,
291, 538 — thanks to, on termination of
Presidency, and for official Sermon and
Charges, 400, 401, 651— thanks to, as
Secretary of the Conference, 154— to
attend North Wales District Com-
mittee, 118 — to accompany the Presi-
dent to Ireland, 364 — to attend the
Isle of Man District Meeting, 364
Fast-Day, Michaelmas, Special, 401
Fast-Days, Quarterly, 158, 405, 656
Female College^ Wesleyan, at Hamilton,
in Canada, Governor, etc., of, 86, 328,
577
Fernley, Mr. John, Treasurer of the
Chapel-Fund, 127,374, 624 -thanks
to, for gift of Trinity Hall, South port,
401 — Treasurer of Local Committee
of Trinity Hall, Southport, 621 —
thanks to, for gift of a Chapel at
Ecclesfield, 626
Financial Secretaries, directions to, re-
specting the Education Fund, 161;
the Auxiliary Fund, 162
Foster, Rev. R. S., thanks to, for Ser-
mon, 155
France, stations of Ministers in, 102,
346, 596 — number of Ministers and
members in, 118, 863, 613— appoint-
ment of President of the Conference
in, 119, 364, 614-^Methodism in.
Collection for, 402, 648 — Addresses
from the Conference in, 178, 682 —
Answers, etc., 181, 427, 684
Frankland, Rev. Benjamin, Editor, 29,
269, 515— thanks to, for editorial
services, 127, 873, 623
French, Rev. Alfred, J., B.A., Classical
Tutor, Didsbury, 288, 535
Geden, Rev. John Dury, Classical Tutor,
Didsbury, 47, 288, 535 — Nominated
to Theological Chair at Headingley, 689
Gibson, Rev. William, Local Secretary
of Richmond Branch of Theologic<d
Institution, 637
Green, Rev. Richard, Secretary of Dids-
bury Branch of Theological Institu-
tion, 139
Greevet, Rev. Frederic, Secretary of
Tract Committee, 126, 373
Greeves, Rev. John W., Treasurer of the
Home-Mission and Contingent Fund,
134, 383, 632 — ^to accompany the
President to South Wales, 364— Local
Treasurer, Clapton Schools, 371, 621
Gregory, Rev. Benjamin, Editor, 29,
269, 515 — thanks to, for editorial ser-
vices, 127, 373, 623
Hall, Rev. S. Romilly, thanks to, for
Charge, 155
Hall, Mr. T. Farmer, Treasurer of the
Richmond Branch of the Theological
Institution, 139
Hargreaves, Rev. Joseph, to accompany
the President to Scotland, 118
Harvard, Rev. George C, to accompany
the President to Scotland, 364
Harvard, Rev. John, General Secretary
of the Schools' Fund, 124, 369, 619—
Governor and Chaplain of Wesley
College, Sheffield, 51,292
Harvey, Miss, thanks to, for gift of a
Chapel, etc., at Leamington, 376^
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Ilaydon, Rev. Charles, Steward of the
Preachers' Annuitant Society, 148,
395, 646
Hayeiy Mr. James, thanks to, for gift of
two Houses at I^eigh, ISO
HaitUhurttf Messrs. Thomas and Charles,
thanks to, for gift of a Chapel at
Frodsham, 626
liazUhurtt, Mr. Thomas, thanks to, for
gift of a Chapel at Weston- Point, 626
Heaidf Mr. James, General Treasurer
of the Missionary Society, 120, S66,
616
Healeyt Mr. S. R., Treasurer of the
Chapel-Fund, 127, 374, 624
HelUer, Rev. Benjamin, Classical Tutor,
Headingley, 50, 291, 538 — Secretary
of Committee for Examination of
Preachers on Trial, 148, 395, 646
Hennigar, Rev. James G., President of
the Conference of Eastern British
America, 364
Hocartt Re^* James, appointed President
of the French Conference, 119, 864
Hottt Mr. William, thanks to the family
of the late, for gift of a Chapel at
Bispham, 377
Holy, Miss, thanks to, for gift of a House,
etc., at Leamington, 376
Home, Children's, recognised hy Con-
ference, 647
Home- Mission and Contingent Fund, 133,
381,630
Accounts for 1870, Ordinaries, 218;
General Summary, 234; Ex-
traordinaries, viz.. Removals, 235;
Afflictions, 235; Furniture, 237:
Miscellaneous, 237 ; Contingent
Expenses not chargeable to Circuits,
239
Accounts for 1871, Ordinaries, 462;
General Summary, 478 ; Extraor-
dinaries, vis.. Removals, 479;
Afflictions, 479; Furniture, 481;
Miscellaneous, 481 ; Contingent
Expenses not chargeable to Circuits,
483
Accounts for 1872. Ordinaries, 723 ;
General Summary, 740; Ex-
traordinaries, vis., Removals, 741 ;
Afflictions, 741; Furniture, 743;
Miscellaneous, 744 ; Contingent
Expenses not chsrgeable to Circuits,
746
Army and Navy Committee, 186, 384,
634— Report of Army Committee
adopted by Conference, 133, 381,
680 — Army Returns to be printed
in the Minutes, 188, 381, 631 —
Secretary, 136, 384, 634 ; to whom
all communications are to be ad-
dressed, 136, 384, 634— resolutions
on the work or Ministers, 152
Circuit Schedules, direction eoneera-
ing, 157, 404, 656
Collections, etc, annual, order can-
cemiog, 162, 409, 660
Committee of Graota for ExtraoHi-
Danes, recommendatioDS o^ revised,
by the General Committee, 207
Committee of Review, 134, «83, 63J
— Committee of Management, 12^
388, 633— Report of, adopted by
Conference, 133, 381, 630
Deputations, Home Missionary, 136,
384, 634
Juvenile Home and Foreign Misaiooary
Associations, retfolotions concerning.
] $Z, 381,631— Modification, Miaoie
concerning appropriation of pTOceetSs,
134, 382, 632
Meetings of the Committee of Distri*
bution, 208, 448, 710— iti Report
adopted by Conference, 186,334,634
Meetings of the General Committee of
the Home- Mission and Contiogeot
Fund, 206, 446, 708— its resolaiiocdi
to be printed in the Minutes, 133,
881, 631
Treasurers, Secretaries, and Assistant-
Secretary, appointed, 134, 383, 633
Home- Missionary Ministers, appointments
of 59,300, 547 — returns to be made to
the Financial District Meetings coo-
cemlng, 156, 402, 653— apecial inquiry
to be made at the May District
Meetings whether the regulations for
the employment of, have been fisiih-
fully observed, 156, 402, 653
Hoole, Dr., General Secretary for Mis>
sions, 29, 269 — Deputy-Treasurer,
120, 366— Auditor of the Theological
Institution, 139, 388
Horton College, Tasmania, President of,
80, 323, 571
Horton, Riv. Peter C, Secretary of the
Preachers' Annuitant Society, 148,
395, 646
HovU, Mr. Isaac, Treasurer of Education
Fund, 641
Hunt, Mr. George, thanks to, for gift of
a Chapel at Luton, 377
Insurance of Connexional Proper/y, 153,
899, 649
Invitations of Ministers to CircmiiM, reso-
lution respecting, 155
Ireland, Ministers admitted into full
connexion ^ith the Conference in, 4,
242, 487 ; on trial in, 4, 5. 6, 243,
244, 487, 488, 489 — stations of
Ministers in, 60, 302, 549; of Mis-
sionaries, 65, 306, 553— number of
members in the Circuits of, 1 12, 336,
606 — total number of members and
Ministers in, 118, 363, 613— Mis-
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sionary DeputatioDB to, 123, 369, 619 —
Secretary for Missions and Stiperinten-
dent of Schools in, 65, 302 — appoint-
ments for the Educational Institutions
in, 60, 63, 802, 306, 549— Wesleyan
"Anny Returns" for, 215, 720—
Romanism in, 400, 649
Irish Conference,^ appointment of the
President of, and the Ministers to
accompany him, 118, 363, 613 — grant
to, from the Contingent Fund, 209, 449,
711 — Addresses of, to the British Con-
ference, 169,415, 668: Answers, 172,
419, 673
Jaektm (a), Rev. William, Governor of
the Didsbury Institution House, 47,
288, 535
James, Dr., Secretary of the Confer-
ence, 3— President of the Conference,
241 — Chairman of Local Committee,
Clapton Schools, 371 — thanks to, as
Secretary of the Conference, 400 —
thanks to, for Sermon as President,
401 • President of the Conference in
Ireland and Delegate, 863 — to accom-
pany the President to the Conference
in Ireland, 118, 614— to attend South
Wales District Meeting, 614 — ^Ihauks
to*, on termination of his Presidency,
651— thanks to, for Charge, 651
Jenkins, Rev. Ebeoezer E., M.A., to ac-
company the President to Ireland, 364
— Treasurer of Local Committee of
Trinity HalJ, Southport, 621
Jobson, Dr., Book-Steward, 29, 269, 515
— to accompany President to Irish
Conference, 118— Secretary of Com-
mittee of Privileges, 615 — and Exi-
gency, 6 1 6 — Treasurer of the Preachers*
Annuitant Society, 148, 895, 646—
Treasurer of the Missionary Society,
120, 366, 616— Auditor of Theological
Institution, 638 — to attend South
Wales District Meeting, U9, 614— to
attend Isle of Man District Meeting,
119— thanks to, on termination of
Presidency, for Official Sermon and
Cliarges, 154, 155,401
Juvenile Home and Foreign Missionary
Associations, resolutions concerning,
133,381, 631
Kay, Mr. John Robinson, Treasurer of
the Education Fund, 142, .891 — re-
solution on the death of, 716
Knight, Mr. Thomas, Treasurer of the
Richmond Branch of the Theological
Institution, 139, 387, 637
Laymen, Election of, to serve on Confer-
ence Committees, 158, 405, 655
Liverpool Minutes, standing order con-
cerning, 157, 404, 654
Lomas, Rev. John, Theological Tutor,
Headingley, 50, 291, 538— thanks to,
for Fernley Lectore, 651
Lord, Rev. John H., Local Secretary of
Woodhouse Grove School, 125, 370,
620 — Local Secretary of Headingley
Branch of Theological Institution, 139,
387, 637
Lord's Supper, Preachers on trial to have
opportunities for receiving the, 156,
403, 653
M*Arihur, Mr. William, Treasurer of
the Fund for Watering-places, 131,
378, 628
M^Aulay, Rev. Alexander, Assistant-
Secretary of the Home-Mission and
Contingent Fund, 134, 383, 633—
Chairman of Local Committee of
Trinity Hall, Southport, 621— thanks
to, for visiting Zetland, 155
Macdonald, Rev. F. W., Local Secretary
of Didsbury Branch of Theological
Institution, 387, 637
Marsden, Mr. George, Treasurer of the
Didsbury Branch of the Theological
Institution, 139, 387, 637
Maunder^ Rev. George, Secretary of the
Lord's-Day Committee, 146, 393,
643 ; Secretary of the Committee for
Watering-places, 131,378, 628
Meek, Mr. John, General Treasurer of
the Schools' Fund, 123, 369, 619
Members in Society, number of, in the
several Circuits of Great Britain, 104,
348, 598; of Ireland, 112, 3.56,606;
on the several Mission-stations, 113,
358, 608— total number of, 1 18, 363,
613— regulation respecting the annual
return of, 1 57, 404, 655 — rule concern-
ing the admission of members, 158,
405, 606; trial of, 158, 405, 656
Methodism, Extension of, in Great Britain,
648
Metropolis, Special Committee on ques-
tions relating to Methodism In, 152
Metropolis, Auxiliary Home Mission in,
396, 647
Metropolitan Chapel Bmlding Fund, 131,
378. 628, 706— relation of, to the Con-
nexion, and other departments, 399 —
Report to be presented at the Chapel
Committee of Review, and to the Con-
ference, 629
Mewburn, Mr. William, General Trea-
surer of the Children's Fund, 132, 38J,
629
Militia, Number of, attending our Ser-
vices, 216, 458, 721
Ministers admitted into full connexion 3,
241, 486 — Preachers remaining ou
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trial, 4, 242, 487 ; receiTed on inalf 6,
244, 489 — tnnBferred to other Confer-
encee, 5, 242 — appoiatnient« of, to
Circuits in same town, 651 — assist-
ance to, who have travelled forty years
and upwards, 649 — Houses, 163 —
miDimum allowances to, in dependent
Circuits, 153
Minitiert and Missionaries, total number
of, 118, 363, 613
Ministert, attendance of, at official meet-
ings, standing order concerning, 156,
408, 654
Ministert who have ceased to be recog-
nised : —
Bantel, William, 269
Baxter, WaUon, 269
Brice, Edward, 269
Brough, Samuel M , 269
Burdon, John, 515
Guest, Thomas Isaac, 28
Hocquard, Philip, 269
Kams, William Shaw, 269
Kent, Robert B., 269
Kirby, John, 515
Lomas, Thomas Henry, 515
Morrill, John M., 269
Roderick, Daniel, 269
Thome, John, 515
Williams, Hugh, 269
Yates, John S., 28
Ministert who have died during the years
1870—72:—
In Great Britain, eighty-nine, viz.,—
Barber, Aquila, 22
Beal, William, 508
Bird, William, U
Bolam, John, 505
Burt, William, 246
Chapman, Richard, 254
Cheverton, Henry Young, 251
Cocking, Thomas, 247
Collier, John, 19
Colmau, Robert, 495
Crawshaw, John (a), 24
Daniels, Henry, 15
Davies, Henry, 16
Davies, William (a), IS
Dixon, James, D.D., 496
Drewett, William, 244
Elvius, Henry Siocker, 259
Evans, Edward Salisbury, 257
Ezley, William, 23
Faulkner, William, 504
Felvus, Richard, 490
Field, Benjamin, 9
Fitzgerald, Thomas M., 18
Fletcher, Adam, 12
Frankland, Benjamin, sen., 509
Oeach, Hender, 248
Handcock, William J., 21
Ministers who have died, emUinas^d.
Hannah, John, 17
Harrison, John C, 17
Haawell, John Partis, 2Z
Hobkirk, John, 255
Hoole, Elijah, D.D., 507
Janion, Charles, 258
Jarrett, James, 250
Jersey, Henri de, 26
Keeling, Isaac, 6
Key, Thomas, 251
Lambert, John, 253
Lloyd, John, 9
Locking, Charles, 8
Loflhouse, Thomas, 490
Male, Matthew T., 511
M'Owao, Peter, 20
Morgan, Ebenexer, 254
Morgan, John, 506
Morgan, WillUm (b), 249
Morris, Joseph, 500
Morrison, George Taylor, 502
Mortimer, Joseph, 506
Moss, William S. F., 18
Newell, John, 250
Newton, John, 22
Oldfield, Henry, 253
Owen, Robert Thomas, 492
Page, Joseph Irwin, 259
Parry, John, 494
Patterson, George, 249
Raynar, Joseph, 10
Rayner, Moses, 260
Relph, John, 12
Ritchie, Charles B., 15
RoberU, Thomas (b), 501
Roebuck, George, 245
Rorke, Charies C, 25
Rosser, James, 247
Rowe, Samuel, 27
Saunders, John, 495
Sergeant, Richard, 248
Sharpe, William, 261
Shearman, William, 14
Sheers, Thomas, 489
Shepherd, Thomas, 259
Smith, William, 13
Spencer, Joseph, 256
Stedman, William G., 247
Stoker, George Sargent, 503
Stott, James, 503
Sumner, John Plant, 257
Tatham, Daniel Strickland, 252
Thomas, John Wesley, 501
Thoriey, Edwin, 499
Tidyroan, James, 27
Toyne, Elijah, 257
Vasey, Thomas, 491
Vigis, Everard, 14
Vine, John, 493
Wilson, John (a), 495
Wood, John. 500
Wood, Philip, 493
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Miniitert who have died, continued.
In Ireland, ten, vis., —
Basaett, John Samuel, 268
Batea, Samuel, 511
Geddes, Henry, 263
Grant, Charles Lynn, 262
Greer, John, 265
Harpur, £dward, 28
Henry, Henry Ebenezer, 264
Maaaroon, Robert, D.D., 264
Pratt, James Calcutt, 28
Wallace, John Beattie, LL.B., 512
On the Foreign Stations, seven, viz., —
Grimmer, Matthew, 512
Oualtieri, Bartolommeo, 266
Fraser, Edward, 513
Haddy, Richard, 268
Pickering, Charles, 268
Waite, John, 513
Wright, John P., 513
Miscillaneout resolutions, 154, 400, 651
Musions, 120, 366, 616
Circuit organization, inquiry to be
made at the Financial District
Meetings concerning efficiency, of,
122, 368, 618
Committee of Review, 198, 439, 700
— resolutions of the Committee
adopted by Conference, 120, 366, 616
General Committee of Management
appointed, 120, 366, 616— Medical
Sub-Committee, 121, 367, 617-
Ministers and other friends invited
to the Committee of Review, 121,
367, 617 — General Committee
empowered to invite others, 122,
367, 617
General Secretaries appointed, 29, 269,
515
General Treasurers and Deputy-
Treasurer appointed, 120, 366, 616
Missionary DepuUtions to the several
Districts in Great Britain, 122, 368,
618— to Ireland, 123, 369, 619
Subscriptions and collections, order
concerning, 161, 409, 660
MitcheU, Mr. Henry, Treasurer of
Headingley Branch of Theologicd
Institution, 139, 387, 637
Moister, Rev. W. and Mrs., thanks to,
for gift of new Minister's House at
Sedbcrgh, 627
MouUon, Rev. W. P., M.A., Classical
Tutor, Richmond, 31, 271, 518
Napier, Mr. John, Treasurer of the
Didsbury Branch of the Theological
Institution, 139, 387, 637 — Treasurer
of Auxiliary Fund, 137, 386, 636
Newinglon Collegiate Institution, New
South Wales, President of, 76, 318,566
Obituaries. See under Ministers^
Olver, Rev. George W., B.A., appointed
Secretary of the Education Com-
mittee, 31 — Principal of Battersea
Normal Institution, 272. 518— Secre-
tary of Committee for Examination of
Candidates. 141 ..389, 639
Ordination, Candidates for, to preach
before three Ministers of the District,
156, 403, 653
Osbom, Dr., Theojogical Tutor at
Richmond, 31, 271, 518— thanks to,
for Fernley Lecture, 155 — to attend
North Wales District Meeting, 364.
614 — thanks to, for Editing Poetical
Works of John and Charles Wesley,
374— Auditor of Annuitant Society,
395, 646
Osbom, Rev. Marmaduke C, Assistant
Secretary of Conference, 160, 408,
659 — General Secretary of Theological
Institution, 139, 387, 637— to accom-
pany the President to Scotland, 614
Parnell, Mr. Francis, thanks to, for gifl
of a Chapel at Blackpool, 129
Partridge, Mrs., thanks to, for gift of two
CotUges at Wing. 376
Pawson, Miss and Nephew, thanks to,
for gift of a Furnished House at
Farnley, 627
Payne, Rev. Frederick, General Secre-
tary of the Schools' Fund, 124, 369, 619
Pearse, Rev. Mark Guy, SecreUry of
Tract Committee, 623
Perks, Rev. George T., M.A., General
Secretary for Missions, 29, 269, 515
— to accompany the President to
Ireland, 118— Secretary of Committee
of Privileges, 120. 365 — and Exi-
gency, 120. 366 — Auditor of Annui-
tant Society, 149. 395, 646 — to
accompany the President to Scotland,
364 — Representative to General Con-
ference of Methodist Episcopal Church
of America, 364 — Secretary of the
Conference, 486
Pope (b), Rev. Henry, President of the
Conference of Eastern British America,
119
Pope, Rev. William B., Theological
Tutor at Didsbury, 47, 288, 535—
thanks to, for Fernley Lecture, 401 —
to accompany the President to Ireland,
614
Preachers on trial, standing orders con-
cerning, 156, 403, 653— examination
of, 147, 394, 644
President rf Coi\ference, not to be applied
to, by Superintendents needing Circuit
supplies, before consulting the Chair-
man of their District, 156, 403, 654
— empowered to sign consent for the
sale of Trust- Property, 127, 374,
624 — list of Presidents &ince the death
of Mr. Wtbley, 748
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Prest, ReT. Charlei, General SecreUry
for Uome-MiMions, etc., 29, 270, 51tf
— Secretary of the Army and Navy
Committee, 136, 384, 634 — to accom-
pany the President to Scotland, 118 —
to attend the South -Wales District
Meeting, 119 — to attend: the North-
Wales District Meeting, 364 — Auditor
of the Preachers' Annuitant Society,
149 — Auditor of accounts of Theolo-
gical Institution, 139, 388, 638
Privileges, Committee for guarding our,
119, 365, 614— Committee for cases
ef Exigency, 120, 365, 615— thanks
to the Secretaries, 120, 365, 366, dis-
appointment of Secretaries, 120, 365,
366, 615, 616 — proper address of
official communications, 120
Putuhouy Rev. William M., M.A., Presi-
dent of Canada Conference, 364 — Re-
presentative to Conference of Metho-
dist Episcopal Church of America, 647
Quarterly Meetingi, modification of rule
defining, 652
Queen, address to the, on the recovery of
the Prince of Wales, 667
RadcUffe, Rev. William T., Chairman of
New Kingswood Local Committee,
620
Rattenburyt Rev. John, Treasurer of the
Auxiliary Fund, 137, 386, 636
Representatives, Eastern British Ameri-
can, 190, 436, 695— Canadian, 176,
424, 678— French, 181, 684— Irish,
171,418,671
Rice, Rev. Samuel D., D.D^ President
of the Canada Conference, 614
Rigg, Rev. Dr., Principal of the Normal
Training Institution, 31, 272, 518
Rowe, Rev. George S. , Secretary of the
Children's Fund, 132, 380, 629
Sabbath, Committee for promoting reli-
gious observance of the, 146, 393, 643
— Sub- Committee to act on emer-
gencies, 147, 394, 644 — Secretaries,
146, 393, 643— thanks to, 146, 393,
643 — efforts to obtain an act to close
public-houses on the Lord's-day urged,
146, 393
Sanderson, Rev. Daniel, Governor of
Richmond Institution, 31, 271. 518
Sargent, Rev. William H., Governor and
Chaplain, New Kingswood School, 40,
280, 527— Local Treasurer, 124, 370,
620
Schedules and Circulars for Connexional
business, standing order concerning,
♦ 167, 404. 655
Schedules, Chapel, all applications in
reference to chapel affairs to be made
on, 129,376, 626
Schedules, Circuit, standing order est-
eeming, 157, 404, 655
Schools, New Kingswood and Wood-
house Grove, 123, 369, 619
Committee for furnishing Scbool ml
South port, 371 — cost to be met bj
special subscriptions, 372 — appli-
cation for admisaion of dAOgbterv
to be made through the District
Meetings, 372
Committees appointed : General, 124.
369, 619— Local, for New Kings-
wood, 124, 370, 620— for Woodhovse
Grove, 125, 370, 620 — for daptoa,
371, 621— for Southport, 621
Education of Ministers' daughterv,
better provision for, 125^ 200, 440
General Treasurers and OeDeraJ
SecreUries appointed, 123, 369, 619
Local Committees to furnish an esti-
mate of prospective annual expen-
diture, 372
Local Treasurers and Local Secre-
taries. 125, 370, 620
Meetings of the General CooimiQee :
Reports of the Local Coronoiuees
and Examiners, 199, 440, 701—
thanks to the General Treasarers
and Secretaries, Local Treasurers,
Secretaries, and Committees, to the
Governors and their wives, and to
the Examiners, 199, 441, 702—
resolutions of the above Meetings
adopted by Conference, 123, 369. 619
New Rules relating to age of admissioo,
commencement of pa3nieu(a, com-
petition fur medals, etc., and rate
of payment for an additional year,
125, 371, 621
Proposal that the deficiency of income
of Schools for Ministers* daughters
be paid out of the Children's Fund
referred to District Meetings, 372
Resolutions of General Committee
concerning improvements referred
to a Special Committee, 372 —
Committee re - appointed, 622 —
certificate of health required at the
commencement of each term, 622
Subscriptions and Collections, order
concerning, 161, 4t)8, 659
Schools, Sunday, sUtistics of, 213, 452,
714, 715
Schools, Week-day, statistics of,. 212, 452,
714,715
Scotland, President's annual visit to, 1 1 8,
364,614 — Relief and Extension Fund
for, appointment of Committee. ISO.
377, 627
Secretaries <J the Conference, Assistant-,
directions to, 160, 408. 659
Secretaries of the several Funds, direction*
to, loo, 408, 669
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Shrewtbury, Rev. J. V. B., Local
Secretary, Clapton Schools, 871, 621
SimptoHf Bishop, thanks to, for Sermon,
155
Smith, Rev. Gervase, Secretary of the
Metropolitan Chapel Building Fand,
29, 270, 516 — to accompany the
President to Ireland, 864, 614
Smith and Bowet, Messrs., thanks to, for
gift of a Chapel at Laugley Mill, 377
Snelgrove, Mr. N., thanks to, for gift of a
Chapel at Bratton, 376
Sprague, Rev. Samuel W., Co-Dele-
gate. Conference of Eastern Briiidh
America, 119
Stamp, Rev. William W., Auditor of the
Preachers' AnnuiUnt Society, 149,
895, 646— to attend the North Wales
District Meeting, 119
Standing orders, 156, 402, 658
Stations of Ministers and Preachers on
trial, in Great Britain, 29, 269, 515—
in Ireland, 60, 802, 549
On Foreign and Colonial Missions :
Africa, Southern, 70, 811, 559;
Western, 72, 814, 562 — West
Indies, 78, 815, 563— Ceylon, 67,
808, 556— China, 69, 811, 559—
Continental India, 68, 810, 558 —
France, 65, 807, 554 — Germany,
65, 807, 554— lUly, 66, 807, 555—
Spain and Portugal, 66, 308, 555
Under the Affiliated Conferences:
Australasis, 75, 817, 665 — Canada,
84, 827, 576 — Eastern British
America, 97, 841, 590 — France,
102, 846, 596
Stephenson and Sons, Messrs., thanks to,
for gia of a Chapel at Throckley, 877
Stewards, Circuit, to be members of the
Leaders' Meeting of the Society to
which they belong, 658
Stewart, Dr., Co-Delegate, Confer-
ence of Eastern British America,
865 — President of Conference of,
614
Sugden, Rev. W., thanks to, for gift of a
House at Oakworth, 876
Superintendents of Circuits, who are, and
their general functions, 29, 269, 515
— resolutions affecting, 650---direction
to, respecting the supply of vacancies,
156, 408, 654 — Army returns to be
obtained from, at District Meetings,
159, 406, 657— duties of, in connection
with the Schools' Fund, 161, 408,659
—the Auxiliary Fund, 188, 887, 636 ;
the examination of Pupil-Teachers,
142, 890, 640; to afford Preachers on
trial opportunities of receiving the
Lord's Supper, 156, 408, 658 — direc-
tion to, concerning schedules and
circulars for Connexional business,
157, 404, 655 — to appoint special
Society-meetings for reading the Pas-
toral Address, 158, 406, 656
Superintendents of Circuits in which Con-
ference is held, to publish a Plan of the
order of preaching during its session,
159, 406, 657
SupemumerarieSf provision for Ministers
becoming for one year, 151, 449
Taiflor, Rev. Lachlin, D.D., General
Secretary of Mission Department in
Canada, 85, 327, 576
Thames Mission, Committee of, 187, 885,
635
Theological Institution, Wesleyan, 188
387, 637
Auditors appointed, 139, 388, 638
Committees appointed : General Com-
mittee, 139, 3S7, 687— Local Com-
mittee of Management, for the
Richmond Branch, 139, 388, 638;
for the Didsbury Branch, 139, 388,
638— for the Headingley Branch,
140, 388, 688 — Committee for the
Examination of Candidates, 140,
389, 639; iU SecreUries, 141, 389,
639— of Review, 141, 389, 689—
public collections for, 141 — order
concerning annual subscriptions,
161, 408, 659
Meeting of the General Committee in
1870: Reception of Reports of
Governors and Examiners ; thanks
to Governors and Tutors, General
and Local Treasurers and Secretaries
recommended — in 1871: Reception
of Reports ; thanks to officers, etc.
—In 1872: Reception of Reports;
thanks to officers, etc. ; Resolutions
of the above Meetings adopted by
Conference, 188, 8S7, 637
Treasurers and Secretaries appointed,
188, 887, 637
Tutors and House- Governor appointed
for the Richmond Branch, 81, 271,
518— for the Didsbury Branch, 47,
288, 535 — for the Headingley
Branch, 50, 291, 538
Thomas, Mr. C. J., Local Treasurer,
Clapton Schools, 371, 621
Tindall, Rev. Edwin H., General Chapel
Secretary, 535
Toyne, Rev. F. E., Local Secretary, New
Kings wood School, 124, 870, 620
Vacancies, supply of, standing order
concerning, 156, 403, 654
Fanner, Mr. John, Treasurer of the
Home-Mission and Contingent Fund,
134, 383, 632
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Victoria College, Canada, President and
other officers and Conference-students
of, 91,335,584
Vine, Rev. John, Treasurer of Education
Fund, 142
Fipondf Mrs., thanks to, for gift of a
House at Blaenavon, 129
Waddy, Dr., General Treasurer of the
Children's Fund, 132, 380, 629--
Treasurer of the Preachers* Annui-
tant Society, 148, 395, 646 — resolution
on retirement of, 149
Waddy^ Rev. Benjamin B., General
Treasurer of the Schools' Fund, 123,
869, 619
Wales, arrangements for the District
Meetings in, 119, 364, 614— North
Wales District Chapel Fund, ISO, 377,
627
Ward, Mr. William, thanks to, for gift
of a Chapel at Stone, 627
Watering'plaees, Committee, etc., of
Fund to aid in the erection of new
chapels at, 130, 378, 627
Watsford, Rev. John, President of the
Australasian Conference, 119
Wesley College^ Melbourne, President of,
78, 320, 568
Wesley College, Sheffield, Governor and
Chaplain of, 51, 292, 539
Wignall, Mr. John, thanks to, for gift of
a School-room at Fleetwood, 129
Williims, Rev. Henry W., Assistant.
Secretary of Conference, 160, 408,
659
Williams, Rev. Thomas, President of the
Australasian Conference, 614
Wilson, Mr. James, Local Treasurer of
New Kingswood School, 124, 370, 620
Wiseman, Rev. Luke H., M.A., Secre-
tary of the Conference, 241 — General
Secretary of Missions, 29, 269, 515 —
Chairman . of Local Committee of
Clapton Schools, 621 — President of the
Conference, 486 — President of the
Conference in Ireland, and Delegate,
613 — thanks to, for Services as Depu-
tation to 'the General Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church of
America, 647 — thanks to, as Secretary
of the Conference, 651 — thanks to, for
Sermon, as President, 651
Wood, Dr., Genera) Secretary of Mission
Department in Canada, 85, 327, 576
Woolmer, Rev. Theophilus, Secretary tp
Book Committee, 126, 373, 623—
Treasurer of Education Fund, 391,
641
Youngy Rev. Robert Newton, Assistant-
SecreUry of Conference, 160, 408,
659 — Secretary of Committee of Pri-
vileges, 615 — ^and Exigency, 616.
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