History of Presbyterianism

which terminated his connection with New London. During Mr. Sutherland’s ministry Granville, which now constitutes an important part of the New Lon- don congregation, was taken up and organized into a preaching station. This congregation, after Mr. Sutherland’s removal, remained vacant for six years. In July, 1862, they called Rev. Alexander Ross of Pictou, but the call was declined. During this va- cancy they were supplied with religious ordinances by members of Presbytery, by probationers and by catechists. The faithful band of elders already named also did good work in the congregation, keeping in operation Sabbath schools, prayer meet— ings, and, in the absence of a minister, conducting Sabbath services, and generally “watching for souls as those who must give account.” The Granville section at the same time enjoyed the watchful care and pious teaching of that godly and devoted elder, Hector Falconer, who, a few years ago, entered into the rest that remaineth for the people of God. After a long vacancy, Rev. D. McDougall was in— ducted as pastor of New London on 15th November, 1865. Ere this Strathalbyn and Brookfield had been disjoined from New London, so that Mr. McDou- gall’s labors were confined to New London South, or Clifton, as it is now called, and Granville. After laboring in this field for about two years he tendered his resignation, which was accepted. In December, 1867, an arrangement was made whereby New Lon— don South obtained a part of the services of Rev. Al— exander Cameron of New London North and Sum—

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