St. Mark's Church, Bridgewater,-The Rev. Joseph S. Covell, Rector. The number of Families attached to this church, is twenty-five; Communicants--added, 2, whole number, 22; Baptisms-infants, 4; Marriages, 3; Funerals, 2.

The Sunday School is conducted upon the plan of the General Uoion; Scholars 15, Teachers 3.

I have officiated in this parish, during the past year, eight Sundays besides several times on a day of the week.

The prospects of advancing the interests of the church here, are still very encouraging. The numbers that take a part in our admirable service, are increasing. Within a short time, I have distributed one dozen and a half of prayer-books, principally to persons who never used them before.

A spirit of inquiry into the doctrines and distinctive principles of the church, is gone forth, and bringing many who a short time ago, were strongly prejudiced against it, and would think it a sin to attend upon her services, to believe that she possesses the true faith, once delivered to the saints. We labor under very great inconvenience on account of not having a private house sufficiently large to accommodate our hearers. We have lately thought of undertaking to erect a church, but on account of the feeble state of the parish, I have not urged it. Could we obtain the sum of three hundred dollars, we should undertake it immediately, which would be the means of finally establishing the parish, and greatly increasing her numbers,

Parish of Trinity Church, (including Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel,) New Haven-The Rev. Harry Croswell, Rector; the Rev. John S. Stone, Associate Rector.

Baptisms, 42; Marriages, 10; Burials, 54, of whom 14 were communicants; New Communicants, 15; whole number of Communicants about 480.

Since the last Convention, the Chapel commenced by the Parish, during the past year, has been finished and consecrated; and is now supplied with regular services by the Rector and his Associate, alternately. This Chapel is a fine Gothic structure, of substantial stone work, 101 feet in length, including the towers, with an audienceroom 80 by 60 feet, and a lecture and vestry-room in the basement, Occupying the same space.-The Pews, both in the Church and Chapel, with very few exceptions, are rented and occupied-the parish having received, within a late period, very considerable acThe cessions, from the increase of the City and other causes. monthly meetings of the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge, have been continued during the year, except when omitted for unavoidable reasons. The Sunday School, in connection with the General Union, having been divided into two branches, has very much increased, and now contains about 300 pupils, with a

regular supply of competent and experienced teachers. Bible and Liturgy classes are continued as hitherto, besides Pastoral Visits and Evening Lectures. The present Associate Rector has been called and settled with entire unanimity-a spirit of harmony prevailsand the affairs of the Parish, by the blessing of God, still continue in a highly prosperous condition.

St. Peter's and Christ Churches, Oxford,--The Rev. William A. Curtis, late Rector.

My report of the state of the Churches which form my cure, will embrace a period of two years, as they were not represented in the Convention of 1829. During this term, I have admitted into the Church of Christ, by the ordinance of holy Baptism, 72 persons, of whom 12 were adults; 19 have been confirmed by the Bishop, and 13 have been added to the communion; the number of marriages which I have solemnized is 11; and 17 have been removed by death. The whole number of families, who may be considered as attached to the Episcopal Church in Oxford, may be computed at 80-having received an augmentation of 17, within the last two years; but I have to regret the removal of several of the most zealous supporters of the Church. Within a few months past, a very liberal individual, from whom the Society of St. Peter's has already received benefactions to a considerable amount, has made a farther donation of a house, suitable for a Parsonage, and 20 acres of land annexed : from the avails of which the Society of Christ Church is to receive a legacy of 200 dollars.

The latter Society contemplate putting their house of worship in a state of complete repair, and new painting it, in the course of the summer and preparations are making for that purpose. This Church has received much benefit from the establishment of a Sunday School; as well from the religious knowledge acquired by the children, as by the salutary effect produced through their improvement and influence upon the parents. The books we have used, have been those furnished for the "Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union." At present, the Churches of Oxford are destitute of the ministrations of the Gospel-my connection with them having lately expired.

St. Andrew's Church, New Preston-The Rev. Harry Finch, late Rector

Families, added 1, whole number 71; Communicants, added 15, whole number 77; Baptisms, adults 4, infants 8, whole number 12 ; Confirmed 12; Funerals 6; Sunday Scholars 40; Teachers, 10; collection for the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge, $6.

Church at Milton,-The Rev. Truman Marsh, Rector; the Rev. Harry Finch, Assistant Minister.

Families 64; Communicants, added 3, died 1, present number 49;

Baptisms, adults 3, infants 4, whole number 7; Confirmed 8; Marriages 4; Funerals 3.

The above reports embrace the time between the sitting of the last Convention and Easter, at which time, my connection with those Parishes was dissolved.

Grace Church, Hamden,-The Rev. John M. Garfield, Rector.

Families 48; Communicants 52; Baptiems 6; Sunday Scholars 40. It is with great satisfaction that the Rector is able to report the flourishing state of this new Church. Owing to the munificence of several pious individuals, the funds of the Parish have been considerably enhanced, so as to engage his services the past year, forty-five Sundays. The Sunday School is well organized, and punctually attended. Although the Rector is not aware that any unusual attention to religion has existed the past year; yet he is persuaded that there is among its members a growing attachment to the services of the Church, and a gradual increase of its members.

St. Peter's Church, Hebron, and Christ Church, Middle Haddam,-The Rev. Alpheus Gear, Officiating Minister.

As I have but just entered upon my duties in these parishes, I shall be unable to render a full account of their present condition. The Society of Hebron I find on examination, is extended over a considerable extent of country, which as yet, renders it difficult for me to ascertain their numbers. From the report of the Rev. Mr. Shephard, the former Rector of this Church, it appears the number of families attached to this congregation, is about 70; and communicants, about 40. I have recently organized a Sunday School in this parish, consisting as yet only of 44 scholars.

The Church in Middle Haddam, I find has labored under some discouraging circumstances, but from the activity and zeal of its members, arrangements are now making, for the ministration of the word and sacraments among them one half the time, the present year. I organized a Sunday School in this parish last Sabbath, consisting of 42 scholars. I only add that the prospects of this Church, as well as that of Hebron, appear promising.

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As I have but recently relinquished my charge of the church in Waterbury, it may be proper that I present something like a parochial report of that parish. Having spent. fifteen years and a half in the service of my Lord and Master among that people, the following are among the results of labors. I have admitted to the communion, about 100 persons-have presented 322 for confirmation, and have baptized 356, children and adults. The number of deaths during this time, has been 135, and removals to other parts of the country, more than 60 families. During the many changes of fortane in this period of time, this church has retained a respectable.

rank among the neighboring parishes, and it is hoped will soon resume their former prosperos condition.

Christ's Church, Watertown,―The Rev. Frederick Holcomb, Rector. Number of Families, 103; Communicants, 95; Baptisms-adults, 2, infants 11; Marriages, 12; Deaths 8; Sunday School Scholars, 80. Church in Northfield.-Number of Families, 38 Communicants, 30; Marriages, 3; Deaths 3 Sunday School Scholars, 25.

Probably we shall not be able to claim for these parishes, a numer ical increase during the past year. Changes have taken place, and those which have had a tendency to keep the number either stationary, or perhaps, leave it a very little diminished, were occasioned by deaths or removals.

Aside from the diminishing influence of such unavoidable causes, these parishes may, I think, be reported in a flourishing state. While some have been taken away from our communion, others have added the weight of their influence, and the worth of their example, to fill the ranks of those who surround the Lord's table.

Both of these churches have undergone considerable repairs during the past year. That at Northfield, especially, is repaired throughout. A small, but generous people, have met the exigency with promptness, and in this respect certainly set an example worthy the imitation of their more numerous and wealthy brethren of other churches, in the neighborhood.

St. Matthew's Church, Wilton,-The Rev. Origen P. Holcomb, Rector. Baptisms-adults, 4; children, 10-14; Funerals, 9; Marriages, 6; Church in Ridgefield.-Baptisms-adults, 1; children, 5-6; Funerals, 4; Marriages, 3. I have attended 1 funeral in the parish of Weston, and two in that of Norwalk, since the removal of the Rev. Mr. Sherwood.

The whole number of families in the parishes of Wilton and Ridgefield, is now not less than one hundred, several having been added the past year. There are 15 subscribers for the Episcopal Watchman.

The Sunday School of St. Matthew's Church, has been in union with the G. S. S. Union, three years. The number of children that have joined and are expected to, the present year, will amount to about 40. There is one male and 4 female teachers. There is, also, a Bible Class, under the constant charge of the Rector, consisting of 15 young persons. Within the year preceding, a Sunday school library has been commenced,-50, for the most part small volumes, constituted the first purchase, and the means are now at hand to increase the number. This has excited much zeal and emulation and promises to be a source of much moral and spiritual instruction to the young.

Christ's Church, Reading,―The Rev. Lemuel B. Hull, Rector. Number of Families, about 70; Communicants, 50; Baptisms, 3; Funerals, 4; Marriages, 2; Sunday School Societies, 2-Members, 40. The Sunday School for the past year, has been about double to any preceeding year. The number of scholars is about fifty. The young people of the parish take a deeper interest in the school, and several of them have handed in their names for a re-organization of the Bible Class. During the past year, a Sunday school, library of ninety volumes has been procured..

St. James' Church, Danbury.-No of Families, 65; Communicants, 40; Baptisms, 4; Marriages 4; Funerals 2; Sunday School Society, 1-Members, 33; Sunday Scholars, 42. The school bas been more flourishing the last, than any preceding year. A Sunday school library of 85 volumes has been purchased. The Bible Class in this parish consists of about 10, and is increasing.

Since my last report, the parish has repaired and painted the church and fences, and erected a handsome railing in front of the yard. This was principally effected by the exertion of one of the vestry.

The congregation appears to be encreasing. The number that have attended the last year, has been greater than any year since I have had charge of the parish.

St. Luke's Church, Glastenbury, The Rev. Hector Humphreys, Rector. This parish appears to be on a gradual and permanent increase. It has been organized about twenty years; and, at the time of its formation, there was but one professed churchman within its limits. Nothing of great interest has occurred during the past year, which custom requires to be mentioned, in these General Reports. The Sunday School, in connexion with our Union, has been opened this season, with 55 scholars, under the superintendence of Mr. Samuel Taylor, with the aid of six teachers. It may be proper to observe, that five of these instructors are young ladies, which would seem to indicate, on the part of gentlemen, a reluctance to engage in this labor of love. True it was incumbent more especially on the mothers in Israel, to see that the young were duly instructed in the whole law, and perhaps they are the better fitted, not only to educate the early affections, but to instil into the infant mind, the influence of religious truth. But surely, it argues a cold indifference towards the interests of the church, or, which is much the same thing, to the spiritual welfare of the rising generation, to withhold such encouragement, as they might lend to the cause, by visiting the schools, and taking particular pains to have their own children punctual, and properly prepared. The school suffered, the last year, from the want of suitable books. The most advanced work as yet received from the union, the " Ques