and have once administered in private, the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to a sick person, then lying at the point of death. Since the last Convention, I have regularly performed service in the Church twice every Sunday, with the exception of five absences, three of which have been by way of exchange. One Sunday, however, cold and stormy weather prevented the opening of the Church; and I was also prevented from preaching in the afternoon of one or two Sundays by reason of ill health. On week days, I have also performed occasional services in the Church, and, on Sundays, administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper five times. Though the congregation may not now be said to be on the increase, yet it is fully as large as I have ever seen it during my settlement in this Parish. We have a Sunday School, however, which is but small, consisting of only twenty-five scholars and seven teachers, with a small library in connection with it; and we have also a Ladies' Sewing Society in connection with the congregation.

For the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge, I have been unable to obtain from the congregation any more than $3.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH, WOLCOTT.

REV. P. G. CLARK, RECTOR.

Families, 42; communicants-added, 5, present number, 45; baptismsinfants, 12, adult, 1; confirmed, 8; marriages, 5; burials, 6; Sunday Schoolteachers, 5, scholars, 30.

In addition to my services rendered to the above Parish, I have been occasionally requested to officiate in Trinity Church, Southington. This Parish has a name to exist, but only in a depressed condition, and with but little if any prospect, at present, of its being revived. Formerly, as I understand, it was in a flourishing state; but some part of the congregation having, from some source or other, received into their hearts the seed of the doctrine of universal salvation, which, on its taking root and beginning to spring forth, began also to produce disputes, angry dissensions, and a final separation, which leaves the present number of families, 14, and communicants, 13; and this small remnant I believe to be correct and sound Episcopalians.

ST. JAMES' CHURCH, WESTVILLE.

REV. S. JEWETT, MINISTER.

Baptisms, adults, 3; buried, 1 infant.

The corner-stone of the Church at Westville is to be laid to-morrow, June 15th, [was laid June 21, 1837.-Chron. Church.]

West Haven.-On Whitsunday I preached at the old Church at West Haven, and have since officiated there regularly every other Sunday. Baptisms, infants 2.

There is some hope of resuscitating this defunct Parish. But neither this nor the Parish at Westville can be expected to flourish, until they have something more than mere preaching on Sundays. A resident clergyman is essential to their prosperity. I recommend them to the fostering care of the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge."

ST. PETER'S CHURCH, OXFORD.

REV. D. BURHANS, D .D., OFFICIATING MINISTER.

I have officiated in this Parish occasionally since last September. Families, about 50; communicants-between 50 and 60; added, 3; baptisms, 4. They have an inactive Society for Missions, and a small Female Society, whose prospects are brightening.

Two years ago, they built a small but handsome Church: this so exhausted their funds, that they have done little for the support of a Clergyman since. Being now free from debt, if they could be reunited with Quakers' Farms, they would give a decent support to a Rector, but without this, they will still suffer. This was once a flourishing Parish of good old Dr. Mansfield. But the fathers having fallen asleep, with their late beloved Rector, there is a prevailing drowsiness, that calls for the voice of the Church.

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, NORTH HAVEN, AND ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, NORTHFORD.

REV. JOHN W. WOODWARD, RECTOR.

St. John's Church, North Haven.—Families, 50; baptisms-infants, 6, adults, 4; communicants-added, 9; confirmed, 13; burials, 2; Sunday Schoolteachers and scholars, about 30; Bible Class, 1; missionary and charitable contributions, $6.10.

As it has been but a few months since our last Convention, it cannot reasonably be expected that there should be any very material alteration in the Parishes of St. John's, North Haven and St. Andrew's, Northford, situated as they are in the country, and particularly at this time, when there is such a general panic spread over the business part of our land.

To St. John's congregation in North Haven, although the actual addition has not been large, yet there is perceptibly a gradual increase of attachment to the principles and service of our holy Apostolic Church, and a steady growth in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For several Sundays past, the congregation has been larger than usual.

St. Andrew's Church, Northford.-Families, 35; baptisms-infants, 3; communicants-added, 3, present number, 43; confirmed, 11; marriages, 3; burials, 2; Sunday School-teachers and scholars, about 35; Bible Class, 1; missionary and charitable contributions, $6.25.

The prospects of St. Andrew's Church, in Northford, have been highly encouraging. The exercises of the Bible Class connected with the congregation have been very interesting, ever since it was organized, which is about a year. The members of the Class have made very considerable proficiency in the composition of their dissertations, which are read aloud and commented on before the whole Class, after the Lecture. There is also a Sunday School belonging to the Parish.

The audiences on Sunday, in both Parishes, are respectable, and there seems to be a sense of deep-toned piety pervading the whole; and we trust that their united prayers, as sincere and devout worshipers, ascend like sweet incense to the throne of grace. We have abundant reason for thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God, for his goodness and mercy to us. Although there are many aged people in nearly one hundred families belonging to these two parishes, yet we have not lost a single adult by death since our last Convention.

ST. JAMES' CHURCH, DANBURY, AND ST. THOMAS' CHAPEL, BETHEL.

REV. D. H. SHORT, RECTOR.

Families, 78; baptisms-infants,7, adults, 6; communicants-added, 2, died or removed, 2, present number, 54; marriages, 3; burials, 6; Sunday Schoolteachers, 20, scholars, 60; Bible Class, 20; charitable contributions, $30.70. Since the last Convention, few additions have been made either to the communion or to the Parish. But it is matter of interest to perceive, that the former members are more punctual and regular in their attendance upon public worship, and apparently more interested for the spiritual welfare of the Church. A Society, whose object is to aid indigent students in acquiring an education for the ministry, has been formed among the ladies of the Parish, and is in successful operation.

TRINITY CHURCH, FAIRFIELD.

REV. N. E. CORNWALL, RECTOR.

Families, 79; baptisms-infants, 4; communicants-added, 3, died or removed, 2, present number, 113; marriages, 3; burials, 7; Sunday Schoolteachers, 12, scholars, 60; Bible Class, 20; missionary and charitable contributions, $49.

ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, NORWALK.

REV. WILLIAM COOPER MEAD, D. D., RECTOR.

Baptisms-infants, 21, adults, 2; communicants-added, 5, died or removed, 3, present number, 122; marriages, 2; burials, 5; Sunday School-teachers, 20, scholars, 130; missionary and charitable contributions, $100.

Nearly one thousand dollars have been expended on the Parsonage and grounds within the past year. The Female Circle of Industry continues its exertions in raising money for Missionary and charitable objects. It has realized about $100 by its efforts the past year. During Lent, the Church was opened for public worship, and a sermon preached in each week, and on every day in Passion week. The Rector catéchised the children in the Church every Sunday, from Mid-Lent until Whitsunday; and he has occasionally addressed or preached to the Sunday Schools. Public services have been held during the year, on Wednesday evenings, in different parts of the Parish. The services have been, at all times, well attended, by serious congregations.

TRINITY CHURCH, NEWTOWN.

REV. SAMUEL C. STRATTON, RECTOR.

Families, 194; removed, 6; communicants-died, 2, added, 2, present number, 179; baptisms since the last report, 4; marriages, 7; burials-children, 3, adults, 15; Bible Classes, 3, during the last winter and spring, number of members 95; Sunday School-teachers, 27, scholars, 172; volumes in the Sunday School library, rising 500; volumes in the adult library, 161; copies of the Children's Magazine taken in the congregation, 53; copies of the Spirit of Missions, 11; missionary and charitable contributions, $88.46; for adult and Sunday School libraries, $22.82.

There has been no Confirmation in the Parish since the last report, but the Rector hopes to have some to present to the Bishop soon for that holy rite.

CHRIST CHURCH, STRATFORD.

REV. GEORGE C. SHEPARD, RECTOR.

Baptism-adult, 1, infants, 3; marriage, 1; funerals, 7.

Since the report made at the Convention in October last, there has been no material change in the state of affairs connected with this Parish. The amount of money contributed for benevolent purposes, such as the support of Missions in our own Church, to aid the efforts of the American Tract Society, for the education of a youth for the ministry, &c., &c., is, since the last Convention to the present time, $297.91.

CHRIST CHURCH, READING.

REV. EDWARD J. DARKEN, RECTOR.

Families, 60; baptism-infant, 1; communicants added, 4, present number, 30; marriages, 2; burials, 2; Sunday School-teachers, 8, scholars, 40.

CHURCH, WESTON.

REV. EDWARD J. DARKEN, RECTOR.

Families, 27; baptisms, infants, 3; communicants-added, 3, present number, 19; burials, 2; Sunday School-teachers, 3, scholars, 14.

CHRIST CHURCH, WESTPORT.

REV. E. INGERSOLL, RECTOR.

Families, 58; baptisms-infants, 5; communicants-added, 5, died or removed, 3, present number, 50; marriage, 1; burials, 5; Sunday School-teachers, 18, scholars, 90; missionary and charitable contributions, and offerings of the Church, $45.

CHURCH, HUNTINGTON.

REV. THOMAS CLARK, RECTOR.

Families, 60; communicants-57, removed, 5, died, 1, added, 1, present number, 52; marriage, 1; baptism, 1; burials, 2. The Sunday School-teachers, scholars, and Bible Class, together number about 70.

My connection with this Parish commenced with the present year, during which period, with the exception of two or three exchanges with the neighbouring Clergy, I have regularly officiated here, and I trust not without some measure of God's blessing. Former unpropitious circumstances in this Parish had, as might be expected, produced an unfavourable state of things. Being greatly desirous of reviving their former prosperity, besides my public ministrations, I have visited considerably among this people, and as they are much scattered, I have had a weekly lecture in different parts of the Parish, which has been well attended, and with indications of benefit. Christian harmony appears to be returning; and with the faithful use of the appointed means, and the assistance of the Great Head of the Church, I hope pure and undefiled religion will flourish among them.

The plan of systematic offerings is here successfully in operation, and has produced about $55 during the last year; a part of which has been remitted to the Missionary Society, and the rest will be dispensed in like manner. Collection for the S. P. C. K. $9.50; for Sunday School books, $6. Total, $70.50. Besides this, a portion of their debt has been liquidated, and an organ has been provided by a liberal gentleman, who is a communicant here.

In consequence of my short acquaintance with this Parish, this report is necessarily imperfect.

ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, RIDGEFIELD.

J. DAUCHY, J. M. SMITH, WARDENS.

Families, 68; baptisms-infant, 1, adult, 1; communicants-added, 3, died or removed, 7, present number, 105; marriages, 3; burials, 4; Sunday Schoolteachers, 17, scholars, 60; missionary and charitable contributions, $19.60.

ST. MARK'S CHURCH, NEW CANAAN.

A. SEELEY, S. TUTTLE, WARDENS.

Families, 46; baptisms-infants, 7; communicants-added, 2, died or removed, 2, present number, 63; burials, 2; Sunday School-teachers, 8, scholars, 40; missionary and charitable contributions, $8.

ST. PETER'S CHURCH, MONROE.

REV. RODNEY ROSSITER, RECTOR.

Families, 50; baptisms-infants, 5; communicants-added, 2, died or removed, 2, present number, 61; marriages, 4; burials, 3; Sunday School-teachers, 9, scholars, 50; missionary and charitable contributions-for Domestic Missions, $13, Foreign Missions, $7, Society for Promotion of Christian Knowledge, $5.50; total, $25.50.

The Parish in Monroe is now receiving my entire services, which commenced, according to this arrangement, the first of May last. It is believed that very few so small Parishes are doing so much as this for the support of the Gospel ministry. Considering the small space included within the limits of that part of Monroe which belongs to St. Peter's Parish, and also the number of denominations into which the population is divided, the services of the Church are well attended. General harmony prevails.

ST. JAMES' CHURCH, NEWTOWN.

REV. RODNEY ROSSITER, RECTOR,

Communicants-added, 1, died or removed, 3, present number, 32; marriages, 3; burial, 1.

My services were continued one fourth of the time in St. James' till the first of May, when the Parish became vacant. Since our last Convention, the ladies, by the avails of their Sewing Society, have built a pulpit, and an altar which is to be used as a desk. The people are making farther efforts to finish their Church. It is calculated that they have enough subscribed to plaster it, and do something farther towards finishing the interiour.

CHRIST CHURCH, GREENWICH.

REV. JOSEPH H. NICHOLS, RECTOR.

Families, 41, added, 5; communicants-20, added, 2, died, 3, removed, 1; marriage, 1; burials, 11, including one at Rye, N. Y.; Sunday Schoolteachers, 6, scholars, 40; contributed to Missionary and education purposes, $24.12; other donations, $14.50. The Ladies' Fragment Society have appropriated $50 towards the increase of the Rector's salary.

CHRIST CHURCH, TRUMBULL.

REV. DAVID G. TOMLINSON, RECTOR.

Families, 80; baptisms-infants, 1; communicants-added, 5, not reported last year through error, 8, present number, 80; marriages, 6; burials, 5; Sunday School-teachers, 11, scholars, 45; missionary and charitable contributions, offerings of the Church, $31.32,

In the condition of the Parish there are some things encouraging and others the reverse. The little variation in the amount of the collections of the "Offerings of the Church," is an indication that those who have adopted this scriptural plan have steadily adhered to it. But we have to regret that all have not" laid by in store upon the first day of the week as the Lord hath prospered them." A few persons have been added to the communion; still, as a people, we are not so deeply interested in spiritual things as we ought to be, both for the honour of religion and the safety and comfort of our own souls. The number of scholars in the Sunday School is smaller than that reported last year. This would seem to show a lack of interest in this important matter, either in the Rector or parents, or both.