discussion resulted in a motion advising the brethern gathered to organize themselves into a Church. Samuel Simpson was chosen as deacon and James W. Simpson as clerk. The church was organiz' ed with 20 members who had obtained their letters of dismission from the Summerside church and

eleven others who were baptized about the same time. John Baker, Samuel Simpson, Allen Fraser, Daniel Campbell and J. W. Simpson were elected as trustees.

The church was partly built in the following summer and the Summerside church was asked to share their pastor's services, and a portion of his salary would be paid by Belmont. Rev. J.F. Murray conducted services during the time he re- mained in Summerside. That summer the church was adequately represented at the annual association. In l877 Pastor J. C. Spurr of Cavendish and Rev. H. Simpson conducted services. Rev. J. B. Woodland was the pastor of both Cavendish and Belmont for the winter of l877.

For the next few years the work of the church improved steadily as the result of special meetings held by Rev Woodland and Rev. E. B. Corey. During these years a number of names was added to the rodl while the faith of many others was renewed. The church was completed in l88l, and on June 12th a dedication service was held in which Rev. Henry Crawford, Presbyterian, and William Bradshaw, assisted. Rev. J. B. Woodland preached in the morning while Rev. W. B. Bradshaw and Rev. H. Crawford conducted the other two services of the afternoon and evening.

It is interesting to note that the conference meeting, which became a very vital part of the church life was held regularly. A member had to

have a good reason for not attending any of these conferences.

When Rev Woodland left the field in l88h, it was decided to unite with the Northam Mission field. As one reviews the minutes, it is interest' ing to note the many calls for the officers of Belmont to go to other places and advise them on the need of organizing a church. Among these Churches can be found the names of Knutsford, O'LearY Road, Alma, Tyne Valley and Northam. In each case