History of Presbyteriant'sm

years ago, the writer was much impressed by the rapid onward strides Dundas had taken. At the same rate of progress for a few years more Dundas will be one of the finest agricultural districts in the province.

The number of Presbyterian families in this place at its first settlement was sixteen, and four of these belonged to Rev. D. McDonald’s parish, which was scattered over the greater part of the island. Hav— ing no minister in Dundas at that time, they invited Elder Sween Campbell from Brown’s Creek to hold occasional services amongst them. This he contin— ued to do for several years, as often as circum- stances would allow, and being a man of extensive Bible knowledge, deep piety, and wonderful fluency, his services were highly appreciated and greatly blessed to the people. In the absence of Mr. Camp- bell, these pious Highlanders met from house to house and conducted religious services amongst themselves. The men who were foremost in leading the meetings were Messrs. Ewen McDonald, Archi- bald Matheson, Alexander Matheson and John Matheson. Though the Presbyterians in this settle- ment were few in number, and like most of the early settlers, straitened in circumstances, yet with praise- worthy zeal, having provided shelter for themselves, they set to work to erect a house for the worship of God, and in the year 1845 they completed a very neat and comfortable little church. The first or— dained minister who preached in this church was Rev. Alexander McIntyre, who, though not inducted

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