farewell to the Bishop, who leaves today for the States. I left Kingston in the Toronto for Belleville. The passage was rather slow but quite pleasant. I spent my time in reading the Portrait of St. Paul, by Rev. John Fletcher. Arrived in Belleville late in the evening.
Wednesday 25th. — The adjourned Conference commenced its session this morning at 9 o'clock. The Rev. W. Case in the the chair. This is the first Conference held in Canada since our separation from the United States.
Friday 27th. — The Conference occupied all this day.
Saturday 28th. — At 9 o'clock, a. m., the Conference again met to transact business. In the evening I attempted to preach to a large congregation of whites in the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, from 2 Cor. x. 4, 5. I had but little liberty in speaking. Brother S. Waldron exhorted and closed the meeting. The Anniversary of the Missionary Society was held this afternoon. After singing and prayer, the Indian boys from Grape Island exhibited their improvements, principally in Geography and English Grammar. The congregation appeared to be delighted with the progress that the children had made.
Sunday 29th. — Early in the morning, Brother T. Whitehead preached; at 11, a. m., Brother Case preached in the new Chapel to a very large congregation, from 1 Peter i. 7 — 11; Brother Healy exhorted. The audience paid good attention. At 3, p. m., Brother James Richardson gave a discourse from John i. 11, 12; Brother Allison exhorted. In the evening Brother T. Madden preached from Gen. vi. 22. When he got through, I spoke a little to the white people and some to my Indian Brethren present. Brother Williams gave a word of exhortation, and I closed the meeting by prayer. The exercises during this day were very interesting to me, and I trust
