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did beyond the most sanguine expectation of his friends. Every breach in the ranks was speedily and effectually healed, the utmost harmony pre- vailed—the debt is almost a thing of the past; and in the meantime many repairs and improvements were made both to the church and to the manse. Their contributions to the schemes of the church were almost doubled, amounting to nearly $I,ooo. Few congregations in the Synod of the Maritime Provinces can present a better financial showing than St. James’ church. The office-bearers them? selves set the example of liberal giving; some of them, to our own personal knowledge, contributing to the Lord’s cause one-tenth of their annual income, and even more. In this case it would seem that example is better. than precept, but when the two accompany each other, success is sure to follow.

As a preacher, Mr. Carruthers holds a high rank; as an elocutionist, he has but few equals amongst his brethren, and as a pastor he is diligent and faith- ful. After a pastorate of seven years Mr. Carruth- ers accepted a call from St. James’ church, New Glasgow, and on 2nd May, 1892, was loosed from his charge in Charlottetown and transferred to the Presbytery of Pictou to be inducted into his new charge.

The congregation of St. James’, during their vacancy, extended to Rev. J. Milne Robinson, D. D., of Moncton, a very cordial and unanimous call. This call, however,lwas declined. Their minds were next directed to Rev. T. F. Fullerton, M. A., who,

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