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44. Voted, Hearty thanks to the church and people of North Conway for their gencrous hospitality.
45. Adjourned with prayer by Bro. O. E. Brown.
THURSDAY EVENING.
46. A prayer meeting was held, conducted by the Clerk, until 8 o'clock, when
47. A sermon was preached by Rev. J. D. Tilton, from 1st Peter, 3: 3, on the Gospel Ideal of Womanhood. Rev. V. E. Bunker assisted in the de- votional exercises.
48. After disposition of unfinished business, fitting remarks were made by Rev. V. E. Bunker, the Moderator being absent, and the Association, by vote, adjourned to meet at Danbury on the first Wednesday in Septem- ber, 1879.
49. Prayer and benediction by the Clerk.
F. MERRIAM, Moderator. A. V. TILTON, Clerk.
DUBLIN ASSOCIATION.
FORMED 1809.
PETERBOROUGH, Sept. 5, 1878.
1. The Association was called to order by Rev. C. F. Myers, the Clerk of last year, at 10 A. M. Half an hour was spent in prayer aud confer- ence.
2. A ballot for officers was then taken, with the following result: Mod- erator, Rev. W. H. Eaton, D. D .; Clerk, Rev. C. F. Myers, A. B. ; Assist- ant Clerk, Rev. E. M. Shaw, A. B. ; Treasurer, Jos. Hammond, Esq.
3. The Moderator read the Rules of Order.
4. The pastors present were, Revs. E. J. Emery, W. H. Eaton, C. A- Piddock, C. F. Myers, E. M. Shaw, L. J. Dean, J. W. Merrill and J. L. Whittcmore.
5. Voted, To invite visiting ministers to a seat with us. The following brethren accepted the invitation : Rev. A. Pollard, D. D., of the Baptist Publication Society ; Rev. D. Gage, Agent for the N. H. Baptist Conven -. tion; and Revs. Messrs. Harrison and Felt, Methodist ministers.
6. The Annual Sermon was preached by Rev. W. H. Eaton, D. D., and Rev. E. J. Emery assisted in the devotional exercises. Singing by the choir.
7. A collection was taken for tlie Widows and Orphans' Fund, amount- ing to $5.30.
8. The following committees were appointed :
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On Arrangements-Bro. C. Wilder, Rev. E. M. Shaw, Bro. J. P. Pierce. On Circular Letter-Revs. L. J. Dean, J. W. Merrill, Bro. D. H. Good- ell.
On State of Religion-Revs. J. L. Whittemore, C. F. Myers, Bro. M. Wilson.
On Beneficence-Revs. E. M. Shaw, W. Read, Bro. M. A. Brown.
On Next Session-Revs. E. J. Emery, W. H. Eaton, Bro. W. A. Horton. On Temperance-Revs. C. A. Piddock, L. J. Dean, Bro. H. A. Firmin. 9. Heard the letter of welcome from the church at Peterborough.
10. Adjourned at 12.30 o'clock P. M., after prayer by the Moderator.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
11. Met at 1.30 o'clock for a devotional meeting, conducted by Rev. E. J. Emery. A goodly number of brethren participated in this meeting.
12. At 2 o'clock, prayer was offered by Rev. E. M. Shaw. The reading of the letters was resumed, and continued till the whole were read. The letters were full of hope and determination to go forward in the good work. During the year, 33 have been added by baptism, and 20 by letter and experience. This is a gain over last year. The Peterborough and Hinsdale churches have added the most.
13. At 3 o'clock, the sisters withdrew to French's Hall, and held a very interesting Missionary Meeting, which continued three quarters of an hour. Papers were read by Mrs. W. H. Eaton, and Mrs. L. J. Dean. Re- ports were made by sisters from most of the churches.
In the meantime, a general Conference was held by the Brethen, in re- gard to the progress of religion in the churches.
14. At 3.45 o'clock, Rev. C. A. Piddock preached an interesting and in- structive sermon. Text, Rev. 20: 12 .- "And the Books were Opened."
15. Adjourned at 4.30 o'clock, after prayer.
EVENING SESSION.
16. Met at 6.30 o'clock. Praise and prayer meeting for half an hour, led by Bro. Plummer Pierce.
17. At 7 o'clock, the Association was called to order by the Moderator; prayer was offered by Rev. J. W. Merrill, and there was singing by the choir.
18. A sermon was preached by Rev. E. M. Shaw. Theme: "What is it to serve our present age ?"
19. Bro. C. Wilder reported for the Committee of Arrangements, and the report was adopted.
Adjourned after prayer by Rey. E. M. Shaw.
FRIDAY MORNING.
20. Rev. J. L. Whittemore conducted a thirty minutes' prayer meeting.
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At 9.30 o'clock, the Association was called to order, and sung the song be- ginning: "The mistakes of my life have been many ;" and Bro. Jos. Ham- mond offered prayer.
21. The Committee on Circular Letter reported that the appointee had removed from the Association, and that the alternate was sick. Accepted.
22. The Committee on Beneficence reported, through Rev. E. M. Shaw.
"In view of the signal manner in which God has blessed the various benevolent enterprises of his church, and is just now crowning with won- derful success our work in foreign fields,
Resolved, That we cannot afford any retrenchment in these directions for the year to come. We recommend the N. H. Baptist Convention, the Missionary Union, the Home Mission Society, and the Publication Society, to the earnest, prayerful and liberal support of the churches. Let them attempt greater things, and hope for greater things. We also recognize with devout gratitude the growing aid of the Woman's Missionary Society, and commend its good work."
23. The Committee on next session reported through Rev. W. H. Eaton.
We recommend that the next session of the Association be held with the church in Troy, that Rev. E. J. Emery preach the sermon, and Rev. C. F. Myers be alternate; that Rev. J. L. Whittemore write the Circular Letter, and Rev. E. M. Shaw be alternate.
24. The Committee on Temperance reported through Rev. C. A. Pid- dock :
"Whereas, We, as an Association, realize in some degree the enormity of intemperance, and its blasting influence, therefore,
Resolved, That in our opinion, the church of Christ is the only organ- ization which can be depended on to permanently advance the principles of total abstinence.
Resolved, That Christ is the only hope of the drunkard, and that our churches should hold up no lower standard to be followed.
Resolved, That in the future we will strive more fully to occupy this high position, and more faithfully to carry forward this work.
25. The Committee on the state of Religion reported :
That all the eleven churches of the Association have been represented. All have pastors except Marlow. Two or three churches have enjoyed revival influences, and nearly all manifest a hopeful spirit, notwithstand- ing the financial depression. Some of the churches feel the loss by death of much esteemed members. Two pastors have resigned, Rev. C. New- hall, of Pottersville, who is succeeded by Rev. J. W. Merrill, and Rev. S. Latham, of Fitzwilliam, who is succeeded by Rev. Wm, Read, of Littleton, Mass.
26. The Treasurer of the Widows and Orphans' Fund reported as fol- lows:
THE TRUSTEES OF THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS' FUND IN ACCOUNT WITH THE DUBLIN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
Sept. 6, 1877. To deposits in Cheshire Prov. Ins. for Savings July 1, 1877 $694.26
" Cash received at last Session. 17.40 July 1, 1878. " Interest on deposit in Sav. Ins. 36.01
$747.67
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CONTRA.
Sept. 6, 1878. By amount in the hands of Trustees. $747.67 $747.67
JOSEPH HAMMOND,
W. H. EATON, Trustees . E. J. EMERY,
Having attended to the duty assigned us, we find this account properly vouched and cast.
WILLIAM A. HORTON, } Auditors. ZIBA WARE,
27. Rev. D. Gage spoke for half an hour in regard to State work in the Baptist churches,
28. Rev. A. Pollard, D. D., spoke in behalf of the Baptist Publication Society.
29. A vote of thanks was passed to the Peterborough church for its generous and ample hospitality.
30. The Moderator spoke for 25 minutes, showing how the gospel as held by the Baptists, has extended itself in New Hampshire, and over the world. The choir rendered a beautiful selection.
31. Voted, To adjourn to meet with the church at Troy on the first Thursday of September, 1879.
Benediction by the Moderator.
W. H. EATON, Moderator. C. F. MYERS, Clerk.
SALISBURY ASSOCIATION.
FORMED 1818.
CONCORD, Sept. 18, 1878.
1. The sixtieth annual session of the Salisbury Baptist Association, convened at 10.15 A. M., with the Pleasant Street Church.
2. The Association was called to order by the Clerk of the previous year.
3. The organization was effected by the choice of the following officers : Moderator, Rev. W. B. Smith; Clerk, Rev. E. C. Spinney, Assistant Clerk, Rev. A. J. Hopkins; Treasurer, J. S. Brown; Auditors, Dea. J. Currier, H. S. Fairbanks.
4, In the absence of J. S. Brown, Dea. J. Currier was appointed Treas- urer pro tem.
5. Prayer was offered by Rev. E. E. Cummings, D. D.
6. The Constitution and Rules of Order were read by the Moderator.
7. Invitation to visiting brethren was accepted by the following persons : Rev. D. Taylor, Portsmouth Association; Rev. Lucian Hayden, D. D., Washington, D. C .; Rev. Arthur W. H. Eaton, Cambridge, Mass. ; Rev. J. N. Murdock, D. D., Secretary of Missionary Union, Boston, Mass.
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8. Committee of Arrangements-Revs. E. C. Spinney, K. S. Hall, H. W. Tate.
9. Report of Treasurer submitted; voted to accept and adopt.
10. Bro. J. S. Brown, Trustee of Widows and Orphans' Fund, made his . report, which was adopted.
11. Bro. J. S. Brown was appointed to act as Trustee of the Widows and Orphans' Fund for the ensuing year.
12. The letter from the Pleasant Street Church was read.
13. Committee on Next Session-Revs. J. F. Fielden, J. Coker, K. S. Hall.
14. Committee on Resolutions-Revs. E. Pepper, W. S. Tucker, Edwin Bromley.
15. Committee of Arrangements reported in part.
16. The Annual Sermon was preached by Rev. W. B. Smith, Text, John 2:5; theme, "The moral necessity of instant, unquestioning obedience, as the great principle of Christian duty." Devotional exercises conducted by Rev. J. F. Fielden.
17. The annual collection for Widows and Orphans' Fund was taken, amounting to $14.66.
18. The matured report of the Committee of Arrangements was made and adopted.
19. Adjourned with prayer by Dea. A. Hamilton.
AFTERNOON.
20. Convened at 1 P. M. Prayer by Rev. Edwin Bromley.
21. Singing.
22. Letters from the churches were read.
23. Historical address by Rev. E. E. Cummings, D. D. Text, Ps. 116; 7; Theme, "The growth of the Baptist Denomination in New Hampshire," with personal reminiscences of the speaker. Rev. Dr. Lucian Hayden assisted in the devotional services. Remarks by Rev. S. Coombs.
24. Resolved, That the Committee on next session be the Commit- tee on the order of business at our next annual gathering, with the pastor of the church entertaining the Body as Chairman.
25. Report of Committee on next session was presented and adopted, Annual Sermon, Rev. K. S. Hall; alternate, Rev. O. W. Kimball; Essay. Rev. Henry W. Tate; alternate, Rev. Edwin Bromley ; Doctrinal Sermon. Rev. A. J. Hopkins; alternate, Rev. E. Pepper; for place of meeting, Pittsfield.
26. Committee on Resolutions recommended endorsing the resolutions upon Temperance and Benevolence as they stand in the Minutes of 1877.
On Temperance : Resolved, That we heartily bid God-speed to all Asso- ciations organized for the spread of the principles of temperance, and that we will do what we can to aid in the good work.
On Benevolencet Resolved, We express anew our undiminished interest in the work of the American Baptist Missionary Union, the American
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Baptist Home Mission Society, the New Hampshire Baptist Convention, and the Bible and Publication Societies of our Denomination.
27. Resolved, That the business of the Association be compressed into one day.
After Remarks by Rev. E. E. Cummings, D. D., Revs. W. S. Tucker, J. F. Fielden, E. Pepper, W. V. Garner, S. Coombs, A. J. Hopkins and Dea. A. Hamilton, it was voted to lay the resolution on the table for considera- tion at next session.
28. Voted, To hear the essay, which was read by Rev. J. Coker ; Theme, "The energy, latent in our churches."
29. Adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. M. Coburn.
EVENING.
30. Association called to order at 7.30.
31. Sermon by the Secretary of the Missionary Union, Rev. J. N. Mur- dock, D. D., Boston, Mass. Text, Phil. 3: 8. Introductory services were. conducted by Rev. W. V. Garner and Rev. D. Taylor, of Northwood. Following the sermon were addresses by Revs. J. F. Fielden and Edwin Bromley.
32. Adjourned till 9 A. M. Thursday, to be preceded by an hour of prayer and conference.
THURSDAY MORNING.
33. Convened at 8 o'clock. The social service was conducted by Rev. J. F. Fielden.
34. Resumed business at 9.
35. Prayer by Bro. M. B. Critchett.
36. The history of the Dunbarton church was read by Rev. A. J. Hop- kins.
37. Resolved, That the histories of the churches presented to this Asso- ciation be deposited with the State Historical Society by the Clerk of the Association, if such arrangements can be made with the Society.
38. The Moderator was requested to furnish the sermon he preached before the Association, for publication in the Watchman.
39. Rev. Dr. E. E. Cummings was also asked to put his historical dis- course in pamphlet form for circulation.
40. The Committee of Arrangements were instructed to secure some one to prepare a history of one of the churches in the Association to be read at the next session.
41. Revs. J. F. Fielden, E. C. Spinney and Bro. M. B. Critchett were appointed a Committee to provide help for churches in the Association desiring aid in special religious services.
42. Resolved, That the thanks of the Association be presented to our Brethren and Sisters of the Pleasant Street Church for their abundant. hospitality in entertaining the Association.
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43. Voted to adjourn.
44. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Lucian Hayden.
W. B. SMITH, Moderator.
E. C. SPINNEY. Clerk.
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MILFORD ASSOCIATION.
FORMED 1828.
MILFORD, Sept. 11, 1878.
1. The fiftieth anniversary session of this Association was organized by the choice of Rev. G. W. Kinney, Moderator ; S. S. Davis, Clerk ; and Dea. Geo. Holbrook, Treasurer.
2. Prayer by Rev. J. C. Foster, of Randolph, Mas's.
3. Reading Rules of Order.
4. Visiting brethren were invited to seats with us. The following re- sponded ; Rev. J. C. Foster, Randolph, Mass. ; Rev. W. H. Eaton, Dublin Association ; Rev. A. Heald, Newport Association ; Rev. W. A. Worthing- ton, Merrimack River Association, Mass .; Rev. A. P. Mason, Baptist Home Mission Society.
5. The Moderator appointed Committee on Order of Business: Revs. R. B. Moody, J. H. Nichols and Bro. J. E. Bennett.
6. Letter from the church in Milford was read.
7. Partial report of the Committee on Order of Business, followed by the preaching of the Annual Sermon by Rev. A. S. Stowell. Text, Ro- mans 8:38, 39.
S. Collection for Widows and Orphans' Fund, $7,91.
9. The following Committees were announced by the Moderator.
On Widows and Orphans' Fund-Rev. A. Sherwin and Bros. J. M. Flan- ders and G. F. Bartlett.
State Convention-Revs. D. Gage, J. H. Lerned, L. M. Barnes.
Benevolence-Revs. A. S. Stowell, Wm. Libbey, Bro. J. F. Wheeler.
Next Session-Rev. L. C. Barnes and Bros. J. A. Holt and George Hol- brook.
Obituaries-Rev. W. H. Leavell, H. G. Hubbard, F. E. Cleaves.
Temperance-Rev. G. W. Nicholson and Bros. D. Putnam and J. H. Fisher.
Auditing Accounts-Bros. O. Hardy and H. R. Wheeler.
10. Committee on Order of Business submitted a report which was adopted.
11. Letters from the churches in Londonderry and New Boston were read, after which the local Committee on Entertainment made an an- nouncement.
12. Adjourned at 12 M., after prayer by Rev. J. M. Coburn.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
13. Re-assembled at 1.30, Prayer and praise service led by Rev. D. Gage.
14. At same hour the Woman's Foreign Mission Society held a meeting in Burns' Hall.
15. Prayer by Rev. A. Heald.
16. The reading of the letters from the churches was completed.
17. At 3 o'clock Historical Address by Rev, A. Sherwin, which was or- dered entered with the records of this meeting.
18. Collection for the purchase of a record book for the Clerk. Amount $4.17.
19. Voted, That a Committee of three be appointed to consider the ex- pediency and expense of printing the entire records of this session. Rev. G. W. Nicholson, Bros. H. R. Wheeler and J. E. Bennett were appointed.
20. Committee on order of business reported, which was adopted.
21. After prayer, adjourned at 4.30, to meet at 7 in the evening.
EVENING SESSION.
22. Praise service, led by N. O. Prescott, of Nashua.
23, Prayer by Rev. A. Worthington, of Mass.
24. Committee on order of business reported, which was adopted.
25. The special order for this evening was then announced by the Mod- erator, viz: A re-union of past and present pastors and members of church- es of this Association. The services of this evening were exceedingly in- teresting and instructive. Rev. J. C. Foster, formerly a member of this Association, and present at its organization fifty years ago, spoke of the churches and pastors at that time. The following former pastors also ad- dressed the meeting : Rev. W. H. Eaton, D, D., Rev D. Gage, Rev. J. M. Coburn. Present pastors, Rev, G. W. Nicholson, Rev. W. H. Leavell, Rev. L. C. Barnes, Rev. R. B. Moody, and the Moderator, Rev. G. W. Kinney.
26, After singing,
"Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love,"
the meeting adjourned to 8.30 in the morning,
THURSDAY MORNING SESSION,
27. Devotional service, led by Rev. W. A, Worthington, of Mass.
28. Prayer by Rev. A. Sherwin.
29. List of delegates read and corrections made.
30. Committee on State Convention reported :
Resolved, That it is with grateful hearts that we acknowledge the great goodness of our Heavenly Father to us during the fifty years since the or- ganization of this body.
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Resolved, That we, as a branch of the State Convention, will endeavor to do our whole duty in sustaining the preached gospel among the feeble churches, and in the destitute portions of our beloved State. Adopted.
31. Report of Committee on Widows and Orphans' Fund :
Whereas :. The number of beneficiaries are increasing and the contribu - tions of the last year were less than one half that of the preceding year, only about one-third of the benefits rendered, therefore,
Resolved, That it is especially desirable that all the churches endeavor to carry out the theory of this Association, and take a contribution some- time in each year for that object. Adopted.
32. Report of the Trustees of the Widows and Orphans' Fund :
THE TRUSTEES OF THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS' FUND IN ACCOUNT WITH THE MILFORD BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, Sept. 11, 1878.
To deposits in Nashua Savings Bank. $1235.44
" bond of New London L. and S. Institution, 500.00
" coupons
15.00
" receipts of present Association
34.10
$1784.54
EXPENDED,
Nov. 12, 1877, Paid express on bond.
$1.00
Feb. 22, 1878,
Mrs. C. K. Chaffin.
25.00
July 16,
" Elvia A. Peacock,
25.00
66 27,
66 C. K. Chaffi 1 2500
$76.00
$1708.54
Accepted.
33. Auditors' report :
We have this day examined the accounts of the Trustees of the Widows and Orphans' Fund and the Treasurer of this Association, and find them correctly cast and properly vouched. The report was accepted, and Geo. Holbrook, John D. Chandler and D. P. Perkins were elected Trustees for the ensuing year.
34. The Committee on next session reported, recommending that the next session be held with the Baptist Church in Greenville. Preacher of the Annual Sermon, Rev. W. H. Leavell; alternate, Rev. J. H. Nichols. Adopted.
35. The Committee on obituaries reported as follows :
In going through the letters of the churches, we find but a' small num- ber of members that have been called away during the past year. There have been twenty-four deaths in all, the largest number in any one church being five. Among the prominent brethren who have passed away are Rev. Philip Chamberlin, who was for many years an active member of this body, and died in the fellowship of the Milford Church. Also, John Hartshorn, a deacon of the Lyndeborough Church, who was faithful in the vineyard of the Lord. And Jesse T. Plummer, a worthy member of the church in Goffstown. He died at the ripe age of eighty-five years, was
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a member thirty years and was a firm supporter of the Gospel ministry. We mourn the loss of those who have been taken, and are grateful that the Lord has not more sadly decimated our ranks. Adopted.
36. Report of Committee on Temperance.
Resolved, That we request the churches of this Association to strength- en their position on total abstinence from all intoxicating liquors, and that we recommend the pastors to use every laudable means to awaken an increased interest in the cause among the people. Adopted.
37. Report of Committee on Benevolence.
Whereas, The benevolent work of the church is one of vast importance, and its influence for good so great that it cannot be overestimated, we again commend to the churches of this Association a prayerful attention to it, especially to the work of Missions. By the recent wonderful suc- cess of the Teloogoo mission, God is calling more imperatively upon the Baptist churches of America for a deeper interest in the foreign work, therefore we urge upon the churches regular and hearty support of the monthly missionary concert, and earnest effort for increased contributions for this object, and at the same time greater effort than ever for the support of the home work. We would also recommend an annual collection for the work of the Education Society. Adopted.
38. Rev. A. P. Mason of Boston presented the claims of Home and Foreign Missions.
39. Voted, That all records, documents, and papers belonging to this Association be placed in the hands of the Clerk.
40. The special committee appointed last year on donations from the Widows and Orphans' Fund reported, which was amended by substituting the following resolution :
Resolved, That the rules governing the Trustees of the Widows and Or- phaus' Fund, passed at the session held in 1869, be rescinded. Adopted as amended.
41. Collection for the purchase of books for the Clerk, $9.34.
42. Voted, That the Clerk be paid five dollars yearly for his services.
43. Voted, That each church be requested to prepare a brief history for publication with the proceedings of this semi-centennial session to be for- warded to the Clerk.
44. Voted, That the special committee proceed with the publication of these records, provided sufficient funds shall be contributed, and that the Clerk be added to the committee.
45. Voted, That the thanks of this Association be extended to Rev. A. Sherwin for the very able Historical Address delivered before this body, and that he be requested to furnish a copy for publication.
46. The records were read by the Clerk and approved.
47. Adjourned at 12 M. until 1:30 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
48. Assembled at 1.30. The Moderator announced that the service ar-
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ranged for this afternoon was a Baptist Love Feast, a free conference, christian experience and testimonies, prayer and praise. Nearly two hours were spent in this most interesting service.
49. The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved, That the thanks of this Association be extended to the church and people of Milford for their ample and cordial hospitality.
Also tendering to the suffering in the Southern cities and towns the sympathies and prayers of the members of this Association.
50. After appropriate remarks by the Moderator, singing the doxology and prayer, adjourned to meet with the Baptist church in Greenville the second Wednesday in September, 1879.
G. W. KINNEY. Moderator. S. S. DAVIS, Clerk.
PORTSMOUTH ASSOCIATION.
FORMED 1828.
DOVER, Sept. 18, 1878.
1. The Association convened with the Baptist church at 10.30 A. M. Rev. Noah Hooper was chosen Moderator and Rev. C. A. Towne Clerk.
2. Prayer by Rev. J. N. Chase, followed by singing "Rock of Ages, cleft for me."
3. Visiting brethren invited to sit with us. Accepted by Rev. O. Ayer, No. Oxford, Mass; Rev. L. D. HIll, Waldoboro, Me .; Rev. C. H. Corey, Richmond, Va., and Rev. J. E. Dame, Farmington, N. H.
4. Rules of Order read by Clerk.
5. Committee of Arrangements made a partial report. Accepted.
6. Letter of welcome from church in Dover, read by pastor.
7. Annual Sermon preached by Rev. N. Hooper. Text, Daniel 6 : 1, 2, 3. Subject, "Daniel an excellent model for Christians." Assisted in devo- tional exercises by Revs. O. P. Fuller and D. H. Stoddard.
8. By special motion a collection was taken for the benefit of Rev. Amasa Brown of Newton, in place of the collection for the Widows and Orphans' Fund. Amount $13.30.
9. The following committees were appointed :
Next Session-Revs. D. II. Stoddard, E. L. Scott, J. H. Wells.
Church History-Revs. W. H. Alden, D. D., J. N. Chase, Dea. Samuel Cotton.
Obituaries-Revs. I. J. Burgess, C. Newhall.
Treasurer's Report-Rev. O. P. Fuller, Bro. G. D. Dodge.
10. Adjourned with prayer by Rev. O. Ayer to meet at 2 P. M.
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AFTERNOON,
11. Met at 2 o'clock. Singing followed with prayer by Revs. C. Newhall and J. Clement.
12. Committee of Arrangements made further report. Accepted.
13. Letters from churches read in following order: Newton, Brentwood, Northwood, Exeter, Deerfield, Portsmouth, Hampton Falls, South Hamp- ton, Stratham, Great Falls, Plaistow, Chester, Seabrook (statistics only,) and Newton Junction. After reading of Chester letter, prayer by Rev. O. Ayer, in special remembrance of the loss of the church in the death of Rev. Horace Eaton.
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