History of Presbyterianism

the congregation of Queen’s Square, under charge of Rev. Alexander Falconer, now of Prince Street church, Pictou. Four years later another section, Bonshaw, was separated from Mr. Ross’ congrega- tion, and united with Tryon and formed into a separate charge. The congregation of West River, under the faithful charge of Rev. William Ross, enjoyed a large measure of success. He was much and deservedly esteemed by the people of his charge, as well as by the members of Presbytery, for his earnestness, zeal and fidelity in the service of the Master. His resignation was accepted by Presby- tery on 28th April, 1869. During their vacancy they were supplied by Mr. McSwain, catechist, and by members of Presbytery. On 15th November, 1870, Rev. S. C. Gunn, now of Boston, Mass., was duly ordained and inducted as the min- ister of the congregation. Three years after Mr. Gunn’s settlement, Clyde River section was sepa— rated from Queen’s Square, Charlottetown, and added to the congregation of West River and Brookfield. This change was rendered necessary by the union effected between the Free and Queen’s Square churches in Charlottetown, the united con- gregation requiring the whole of a minister’s time, and being able, without outside assistance, to raise the whole of a minister’s salary. Although this reconstruction added materially to Mr. Gunn’s labors, he cheerfully undertook the additional bur- den and faithfully and conscientiously continued to perform the arduous duties of his large and scattered

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