on this occasion to witness the administration of this Divine ordinance, it being the fourth time in this town during five months. On the east side of the Grand River, the candidates were one by one led down into the water, and there buried by baptism."

AUGUST IST. A Brother was required to give his reasons for reducing the amount he had been giving towards Ministerial support.

OCTOBER 17TH. Pastor Rees, Brother Pilsworth, Brother Martin and Brother Buchan, were appointed a committee to select a suitable Pastor for the church.

NOVEMBER IST. Elder Rees wrote that it was his intention to leave Brantford in January 1842. Some party writing in the Canadian Baptist magazine, Montreal, under date May 24th, says: "I left Woodstock and reached Elder Mabee's about eight o'clock, when I again joined Elder Rees who had gone before me to preach the preceding night. I was glad to meet this good old man again."

NOVEMBER 7TH. The Pastor, and Brethren Stephen. Jones and Charles Pickle, were appointed delegates to meet with the Beverly Church for consultation regarding Samuel Read's appointment to the Gospel Ministry.

DECEMBER 5TH. "Resolved that Brethren Martin, Whitham and Pilsworth, be a committee to draft a letter of dismission for Elder Rees and wife, to join the Simcoe Church."

The following is an extract from the letter of dismission granted to William Rees and Eliza Rees. "Among all the dismissions which we have been called upon to execute none have perplexed our wisdom more than to do justice to the parties concerned. Elder Rees, as a Pastor, is one of those talented individuals that is seldom to be met with in this section of the country.

"As to Mrs. Rees we have no hesitation in saying that she is possessed of those spiritual qualifications that fully fit her for the situation; and any more recommendation of ours would only detract from her worth."

Rev. Newton Bosworth, (F.R.A.S.), of Paris, was invited to preach on the last Sabbath of the year, "and be paid ten shillings."

Brother Smith was recommended to improve his talents. "whenever he is called upon to do so."

DECEMBER 26TH. Fellowship was withdrawn from another Brother who had been guilty of "a capital crime."

Elder Rees, during his ministry of eight years, baptized seventy-eight persons. When he left, the Church was owing him $200, which he had advanced on the chapel, and which was to be paid in a year, and the deed obtained.

1842.

JANUARY 2ND. Brethren Pilsworth, Stephen Jones and Hector Dickie, were appointed trustees. The deed of the church being in the name of Pastor Rees, who had advanced £50 thereon. Resolved, "That the church give their joint notes for the sum of £50, payable in one year with interest, in order to receive the deed, which amount was to be paid by subscription."

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FEBRUARY 5TH.
Brother Read was requested to supply
one Sabbath in each month, till a Pastor is secured."

MARCH 6TH. Brethren Pilsworth, Whitham and Martin, were appointed "delegates to attend a council in Tuscarora, for the purpose of organizing a church among the Indians."

APRIL 9TH.

The Rev. Mr. Winterbotham had written to the Church from England, respecting the pastorate, and an answer was sent him.

It was resolved to secure the services of the Rev. N. Bosworth, and pay $2.00 for each Sabbath.

JUNE 5TH. Brethren McDiarmid, Martin and Whitham were appointed "to meet in council respecting some difficulty between the Burford and Township of Brantford Churches." "Brethren McDiarmid, Martin, Pilsworth, Jones, Dickie, Pickle, and Devinney, were appointed delegates to attend the Association at Townsend."

JULY 16TH. The hand of fellowship was withdrawn from a certain Brother "for committing a capital crime.”

AUGUST 20TH. Brethren McDiarmid and Martin were appointed delegates to atted a meeting appointed by the Association to meet in the 2nd Charlotteville Church.

The following are extracts from a long "Statement."

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A minister in England, in whose mind had long lingered a desire to come to Canada, had written to the Deacons through the medium of Giles Hartley, a member of this church, proposing to come out, if they if the church would wait two months until they might have an opportunity of hearing him, and forming an opinion of his gifts and doctrines. The said minister, John Winterbotham, sailed from England, July 30th, and arrived in Brantford on the 17th of September, Saturday, and preached on the following day. him a unanimous call, which he accepted. tion for his services, just as the Lord prospered them.

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January 3rd, 1843. Mr. Winterbotham wrote to an old friend-Mr. Cockshutt-to know the state of the country * * induced him to write to

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the Deacons; this letter was brought to a prayer meeting, when the church was seeking direction from the Lord. he was guided in safety to his destination here. * At the first settlement, a few chosen ministers were invited to come and take part in the services. On the 3rd January, 1843, the meeting took place. Elders Bosworth, McConnell, and Landon were present and and engaged severally in the services of the day, which were delightful and soul-refreshing. Elder McConnell preached from Hebrews 3, 1; Elder Bosworth asked the usual questions. Elder Landon pointed out the relation between Pastor and people, and the duties of church members."

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NOVEMBER 19TH. Mrs. Buchan, Sen., and Mr. and Mrs. Buchan, Jr., together with John Evans, received letters of dismission in order that they might aid in forming a church in Paris.

DECEMBER 17TH. "Rev. J. Winterbotham and Brethren Martin and Dickie are appointed delegates to attend a Council at Blenheim."

1843.

Of the meetings held during this year we find nothing of special interest recorded; we therefore pass them by.

1844.

JUNE 24TH. The thanks of the church were sent "to the Beamsville Church, for the donation of $30.00 to apply on the church debt."

AUGUST IOTH.

"The Pastor and Deacons are delegated to attend a Convention to be held in Charlotteville”—for what

purpose not stated.

AUGUST 20TH. It was "Resolved, that four new Deacons are needed for the pecuniary affairs of the church; and that the 20th of October be the day for the election of them, and by ballot."

OCTOBER 20TH. "William Moyle, E. Benedict, Hector Dickie and M. Whitham, were elected Deacons; the same to be dedicated on the 10th of next month."

NOVEMBER IOTH. M. Whitham and E. Benedict declined to accept the office of Deacons.

1845.

JANUARY 15TH. Resolved that "Brethren Pilsworth, Moyle, Whitham, Martin and Bates in the town; Dickie and Jones in Burford and Mount Pleasant; and Benedict and Hartley on the Grand River, collect subscriptions for the support of the Ministry."

JUNE 15TH. Resolved "to drop from the books all mem

bers unknown."

It was resolved not to send delegates to the Association, until "peace and harmony are more fully restored among the churches."

SEPTEMBER 21ST. "The Pastor, and Brethren Benedict and Moyle, were appointed delegates to an ordination at St. Catharines on the 24th." Party to be ordained, not mentioned.

JANUARY 21ST.

1846.

The Pastor and Brother Pilsworth were "appointed a committee to draft rules for the formation of a Missionary Society in connection with the Montreal Missionary Society."

FEBRUARY 20TH. Brethren Pilsworth and Martin were appointed "to visit such members as were absenting themselves from the meetings of the church."

MARCH 22ND. Resolved, "that a hymn book be got for the pulpit, and one for the church."

MAY 5TH. The Pastor, Brethren Pilsworth, Moyle and Whitham were appointed delegates "to attend an ordination council at Townsend." The party to be ordained not mentioned.

JUNE 6TH.

The Pastor and four Deacons were appointed delegates to attend the "Grand River Association, with instructions, in case of any trouble, not to participate therein."