church, without interest. Of Stanstead Mr. Pope wrote: 'It is supposed that about three hundred persons have been brought to God these last three months, about two hundred of whom have joined our church.' Mr. Squire, of Shefford, says: There has been a steady advancement in the knowledge and love of God on the part of the members. God has been glorified in the conversion of some and in the triumphant death of others.' Ryan Memorial Stations York Black Queenston Revival Case Cobourg Schools Madden Circuits Kingston Evans BISHOP HEDDING presided at the Conference of 1827, beginning August 30th in Hamilton, and Elder Case was elected Secretary. The Rev. Nathan Bangs, of New York, was present, and showed unfailing interest in Canadian Methodism. Candidates received-Matthew Whiting, John H. Huston, John C. Davidson, George Poole, Richard Jones, John S. Atwood, Peter Jones, Cyrus R. Allison, James Norris. Into full connection-James Richardson, Anson Green, Egerton Ryerson, Daniel McMullen, John Black. 'We were standing,' says one of the candidates, ‘in serious thoughtfulness before the examiners, whose sage countenances made us a little nervous. But Bro. Black by his wit removed the sombre cloud and put us quite at The Rev. William Ryerson gravely asks: "Bro. Black, what is logic?" "The art of reasoning, sir." ease. It was leaking out that one of the examiners, Rev. John Ryerson, was to be made a Presiding Elder, and when he asked, "Who was Polycarp?" Bro. Black replied: "Polycarp? Polycarp? your reverence; I think I have heard that he was Presiding Elder of Smyrna," awakening convulsive laughter. Thomas Demorest and Daniel McMullen were allowed to locate, the latter to study at York. The examination of character did not pass with the usual "No objection." Allegations against the Conference and certain of its members had been printed anonymously and circulated during the past two years. Suspicion fastened on Henry Ryan as the author, and when his name was called he was charged by Mr. Case as the author of the circulars. After a careful investigation Mr. Ryan was judged guilty and worthy of reproof by the Bishop. The words. of admonition spoken by the chief officer in the kindest spirit were received by Mr. Ryan with evident dissatisfaction. The next morning he sent in his written withdrawal from the Conference. Efforts to effect a reconciliation failed, and thus unhappily ended Mr. Ryan's connection with the Methodist Church. But seed of his sowing was yet to mature in harvests of discord and schism. After the Cobourg Quarterly Meeting, October 22nd, 1827, Elder Case wrote: Our old friend, but late antagonist, was with us at the meeting. Although we did not invite him to take part, we treated him in a friendly manner. Why should a man be caressed by a ministry whose influence he has endeavored to destroy? Mr. Ryan professes much friendship. Probably he now thinks that the more effectual method of carrying out his designs. A memorial to the next General Conference asking for separation was adopted. The delegates elected were Samuel Belton, Wyatt Chamberlain, John Ryerson, Wm. Ryerson and William Slater. They were instructed to use their best endeavors to obtain the organization of an independent Methodist Church in Canada in fraternal relation to the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States. LIST OF STATIONS, 1827. CENTRAL DISTRICT. William Case, Presiding Elder and Sup't of Missions. York-William Ryerson Yonge Street and Whitby-James Wilson. Toronto-John Black Credit-James Richardson Cobourg-William Slater, Egerton Ryerson Hallowell-Wyatt Chamberlain, John C. Davidson. Belleville-John S. Atwood Cavan-James Norris Bay Quinte-Samuel Belton 726 356 118 325 670 320 262 966 3743 WESTERN DISTRICT. John Ryerson, Presiding Elder and Sup't of Missions. Niagara and Fort George-David Youmans, Rowley Heyland Ancaster-Thomas Madden, Anson Green Lyon's Creek-Joseph Gatchell Long Point-William Griffis, Robert Corson Grand River-Joseph Messmore Dumfries-George Sovereign Westminster-Matthew Whiting London-John Huston Thames-George Ferguson 515 502 115 248 58 205 413 229 177 256 2718 Amherstburgh-Edmund Stoney In York, under Rev. William Ryerson, three young men-Currie, Patrick and Carroll-were taking a preparatory course of study. The town congregation was steadily increasing. Yonge Street was connected with Whitby, making a vast circuit from Clarke to West Gwillimbury. Of the Toronto circuit Mr. Black says: In the former part of this year I had Cornelius Flummerfelt for my colleague, and in the latter part John Carroll. We preached at Rutledge's, Monger's schoolhouse, Plummer's, Cunningham's, Taggart's, Roadhouse's, Taylor's, Harrison's, Hopkins', Shell's, Aikens', Watson's, Gardiner's and Church's Mills-on the eastern route; at Four Corners, Carter's church, Clarridge's, McNab's Mills, Streetsville, Switzer's, Kenny's, Bloomfield's, Lindsay's church, Georgetown, Erin, Caledon, Campbell's Corners and Holmes-on the western route. Some of these early names and landmarks are still well known. Many of the places mentioned have developed into permanent centres of Methodism. Dr. Carroll says: We would gladly preserve a memorial of the Gardiners, Halls, Switzers, Neelands, Rutledges, Broddys, |