She was a dear and much beloved Sister.

Her loss was

very much felt at the time. She was converted through the instrumentality of Elder Rees, and baptized by him.

AUGUST 29TH. The auditors reported that they had examined the accounts of T. S. Shenston, treasurer of the building fund, and that "they are found all correct," showing the amount owing by the church, interest added up to September, to be (exclusive of the sum borrowed from the Trust and Loan Company) $2,430.69, as shown by the following: Due Wm. Young, $734.66; Erastus Benedict, $223.28; T. S. Shenston, $853.31; Wm. Mitchell, $62.50; Wm. Winter, $516.94; I. Cockshutt, $40; total, $2,430.69.

Sunday, September 6th, died, at Brantford, David Davidson, aged 81 years, and father of the Rev. T. L. Davidson. He was born in the town of Brechin, in Scotland, in the year 1782. He was early the subject of religious impressions, but took no decided step in religious matters until after his marriage.

He was twelve years in the British Army; subsequent to which, he travelled with the Earl of Panmure as confidential attendant. In the year 1832, he came to Canada, and his family in the year following. His funeral sermon was preached by Rev. A. Caldwell, of Dundas, from Psalm xxxvii: 37.

DECEMBER 4TH.

Pastor Alexander tendered his resignation in a long letter, of which the following are extracts :

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"Having received, unsought and unexpected by me, a unanimous call from the First Baptist Church, of Montreal, I beg to inform you that, after mature and prayerful deliberation, and taking all the past circumstances into account I feel it my duty to accept of that call; and, in consequence, to tender my resignation of the Pastorate of this church, to take effect at the close of my financial year in the end of January.

* * * The peculiar inviting field of usefulness presented in Montreal * * * I can heartily say that my heart's wish is, that the richest blessings of a Covenant God may rest on you all. I can never forget the many proofs of affection and esteem that I have received, etc."

On reading this letter, it was moved by T. S. Shenston, and duly seconded and carried:-"Whereas our much beloved Pastor, Rev. John Alexander, has resigned the Pastoral charge

of this church in order to accept that of the Baptist Church in Montreal city :-Resolved, that, while with great reluctance we accept the resignation of a Pastor whom we all love, and under whose brief ministry we have all been so much profited, we desire to place on record that, in our opinion, the causes assigned by him for such an important step are not of such a character as to justify the severance of the relationship of Pastor and people; while, at the same time, we are fully satisfied as to the purity of motives which have led our Pastor to this decision."

Died-Sabbath Morning, December 7th, at the residence of her son, Henry Moyle, Mrs. Anne Moyle, aged 71 years. This much beloved sister was born in Dorsetshire, England, in the year 1790. At the early age of fifteen, she became seriously impressed with the importance of eternal things. These impressions resulted in her conversion to God. Of her the Canadian Baptist of January 8th, 1863, says :—

"Her earnest love to Christ soon gave her pleasing work. Finding many of the young around her ignorant of God and the way of Salvation, she exercised her mind in teaching a Sabbath school, and using her spare time in behalf of the destitute, and for those who knew not God. It was her meat and her drink to work for Christ and II's glory. The sick and the poor found in her a warm-hearted friend, and one that delighted to lead them to the treasures of Divine truth. In the village in which Sister Moyle resided, the Sabbath school, commenced by her, grew by degrees to an evening meeting, there being no place of worship nearer than two miles."

1863.

JANUARY 25TH. "On motion of Brother George Foster, Friday evening next was appointed for a social meeting, in view of Pastor Alexander's leaving us."

JANUARY 29TH. Was held a farewell social, and bidding good-bye to our then ex-Pastor, Rev. John Alexander; Deacon Moyle, chairman. He expressed his entire satisfaction with Mr. Alexander's past ministry, and the kindest wishes for his future prosperity and usefulness.

Bro. George Foster was called, on behalf of the committee to present an address to the retiring Pastor, and a purse containing $102. Miss Jemima Shenston, in behalf of the Bible class; and Naomi Shenston, in behalf of her class, presented testimonials.

Mr. Alexander regretted that he was called to part with a people he so much loved, but, having made his removal a subject of earnest prayer that he might be led aright, he could not doubt, from the indications he had received, that the step he was taking was in the path of duty, and, therefore, it became him to follow the good hand of God in this painful separation. Expressions of sympathy and good-will were spoken by many, and felt by all.

Died-on Wednesday, February 4th, at Brantford, after a brief illness of only thirty-two hours, the wife of the Rev. John Alexander. On the Sabbath previous to her death she attended church in her usual health and cheerfulness, and commemorated with her fellow church members the death of her Redeemer. She informed several of her more intimate friends that she had more than usually enjoyed the presence of her Lord at His table that day.

On the previous Tuesday Mr. Alexander left for Montreal. Mrs. Alexander retired to rest the night of her decease at the usual hour, without any warning of approaching death. The writer, his wife with other members were present when she died, and will never forget the scene. She was indeed a dear, good woman, and one whom no one could help loving. In alluding to her death, the Canadian Baptist says:

"Mr. Alexander spent an hour or two with us on Wednesday evening, and showed us the photographs of his dear family, whom he hoped soon to bring down to his new home in Montreal. At the very time Brother Alexander was seated in our parlor conversing socially with us, death deprived his dear ones of their mother, and removed his earthly comforter."

The following are extracts from her published obituary notice :

"It is seldom, indeed, that we are called upon to chronicle a providence more striking, or a death more unexpected, than that contained in the above announcement, * * *

"On Tuesday, Mr. Alexander left her for Montreal, bidding her for a time farewell; but expecting in a very few months to be joined by his beloved wife and family. After his departure she seemed happy and cheerful, attending with her usual activity to domestic duties, and occasionally singing some verses of her favorite hymn. She retired to rest at her usual hour, with no symptoms of disease, but shortly after midnight was seized with what proved to be the last enemy; and after a short period of painful suffering, lapsed into unconsciousness, and thus gently passed away from earth to the spirit world.

"That it was a sudden death leaves no room for regret, so far as our departed sister was concerned. To her sudden death, most assuredly was sudden glory. The fragmentary expressions that fell from her dying lips, in her conscious moments, 'How sweet,' 'How precious,' indicated to those around that death was swallowed up in victory. But in her conflict with the King of Terrors, she missed the sympathising look and tender voice of her nearest and dearest friend on earth. She was taken also at a time when we would have judged it most desirable she should live, when she had gained much experience of the past, when her character had become consolidated, when her gifts and graces were becoming more manifest, and more than ever serviceable in the household of faith, and when along with her partner in life, she was looking forward to a new and important sphere of labor in the Church of Christ.

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"Mrs. Alexander has left behind her, wherever she was known, a fragrant memory. Born of a godly family-four of them connected with the ministerial office--she early in life gave herself to the Saviour, and ever since was a most consistent and devoted follower of the Lamb. As a wife, she was in the largest sense a helpmeet to her husband. Her piety was of that happy, cheerful character so befitting the companion of a servant of the Lord, and so well adapted to cheer him in the arduous labors of his calling. As a mother she was devoted to her family, training them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and leading the little ones to the Saviour.

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"Occupying in the Church of Christ a prominent position, she ever conducted herself with a rare prudence and wisdom that became her station. She was active in the practise of every good work, her ears were ever open to the cry of distress. Her public life of over eight years in Brantford is well known to the members of the different Churches, and such a record, blameless before the eyes of the Church and the world, is more than sufficient to show the sterling qualities she possessed." etc.

Died-February 8th, at Brantford, the wife of David Davidson, and mother of Rev. T. L. Davidson.

FEBRUARY 15TH.-At the suggestion of Brother George Foster, Brethren F. Ellis, Charles Jarvis, George Foster, Thomas Pilsworth and William Moyle, were appointed to visit Pastor Alexander, with a view to retaining him as our Pastor.

FEBRUARY 17TH. The committee reported that Pastor Alexander "could not entertain the thought of remaining."

Died-in Brantford, Wednesday, February 25th, dear Deacon William Winter, in the 60th year of his age. He was born at Soham, in Cambridge, England, October 3rd, 1803. In early life he was left an orphan; was brought to the knowledge of the truth "as it is in Jesus," and was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist Church, of which the Rev. Dr. Thos. Price was Pastor, While in London he was married to Miss

Elizabeth Stokes, and shortly after emigrated to Canada. He started in Brantford the Christian Messenger, October, 1st, 1854, about the first real live denominational paper in Ontario, and from which sprang the Canadian Baptist, our present organ.

All were pleased to see Deacon Winter enter our prayer meetings; and there were no dull, lifeless prayer meetings when he was present. It seems as though I can hear his encouraging voice even now. I was present at his peaceful death. What a loss he was to the church.

The following is an extract from his published obituary notice :—

He emigrated to Canada in 1844, and settled in the township of Pickering. He was there first elected to the office of Deacon; an office which he has since filled with honor and advantage to the cause of the Regular Baptist churches of Woodstock and Brantford. He held a prominent position in the body to which he belonged, and yielded an importance in the management of its affairs. The name of Deacon Winter has become a household word in the Baptist Churches of Canada, and his praise has long been in them all. For five years he has held the position of Treasurer of the Baptist Missionary Convention of Canada West, and has given great satisfaction to his brethren by the faithful manner in which he discharged the duties of his office. His decease created a profound sensatior in the lown, and men of all parties and classes unite in their lamentations in view of his death. His death will be deeply felt in the church in Brantford, of which he was an officer, and his loss will be deeply deplored throughout the whole denomination."

MARCH 8TH. The pulpit supply committee (Brethren Robert Morton, T. S. Shenston and John P. Sutton) reported, "that we have written to Rev. Dr. Boyd, of Chicago, and Rev. Mr. Cathcart, of Philadelphia, inviting each to visit us with a view to the Pastorate, but neither of them felt inclined to leave their present fields of labor. We recommend the church to extend a call to Rev. Professor Stewart, of Woodstock," etc., etc.

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The matter was deferred for two weeks. T. S. Shenston was appointed a Deacon in the place of William Winter, deceased.

MARCH 29TH. By a unanimous standing vote Professor Stewart was invited to become our Pastor.

APRIL 19TH.

William Stewart, by letter, accepted the Pastorate. "Moved by Brother Shenston, seconded by Bro.