History of Zion Church 5 During his pastorate, Mr. Falconer married a daughter of the late Rev. Robert Douglas . Two sons originally in the ministry, of whom one is now at the head of Toronto University, and the other Professor of New Testament Greek in Pine Hill Theological College, Halifax, N. S. , attest the strain of the Douglas blood in the Presbyterian faith and knowledge. Rev. A. Falconer , D.D ., retired from the active ministry on March, 1908. A vacancy occurring caused a long supply to ensue, prin¬ cipally filled by Rev. Mr. Stirling and Rev. T. Cumming ; finally a call, hearty, cordial and unanimous was extended to the Rev. John M . McLeod, then of New Glasgow , N. S. This call was accepted in 1871, and after the usual presbyterial steps had been taken, Mr. McLeod became pastor of Zions Church ; and for the space of twenty years at least, he preached grand and faithful messages. He was of an ex¬ ceedingly genial and gracious disposition, of a fine presence and commanding figure, of a handsome, manly countenance,, of a character beyond all cavil, and greatly beloved the whole Island over ; wherever he preached, young couples, and old ones also, came to him from far and near, or sent for him if necessary, scores, in some instances hundreds, of miles that he might unite them in the holy bonds of matrimony. He was a fine classical scholar, and always took a promi¬ nent part in the examination of young candidates for the ministry ; his clerical ban homie and camaraderie made him a universal favorite with all creeds and churches. His excellent preaching made the congregation enlarge the Church's accommodation and widen her walls, to receive the crowd thronging to her doors. Two very celebrated revivals, one in 1874, and another some years later, occurred under his ministry, when nearly three hundred men and women pro¬ fessed conversion, and their names were added to the com¬ munion roll. The Church building was raised about eight feet, and two wings were added ; the completion of the out-