The sermon was followed by the administration of the Lord's Supper. The
following named persons officiated at the service; Ministers:--Rev.
Robert W. Wallace, of Massachusetts, and Rev. George F.S. Savage, D.D.,
of Illinois; Deacons:--McAuslan, Pabodie, Olney, Spicer, Barrows and
Fuller of Rhode Island, Hubbard of Maine, and Fairbanks of Vermont.

At the close of the Communion, adjournment was taken to Wednesday at 9
A.M.


WEDNESDAY MORNING.

The prayer-meeting from 8 to 9 o'clock, was led by Rev. Rowland B.
Howard, of Massachusetts. At 9 o'clock the Association was called to
order by the President, who conducted the devotional exercises.

The records of the previous day were read and approved,

A paper, on "American Freedmen and African Evangelization," was read by
Secretary M.E. Strieby, D.D.

A paper, on "The Hopefulness of Indian Missions as Seen in the Light of
History," was read by Secretary A.F. Beard, D.D.

Voted that the papers read by the Secretaries be referred to the
appropriate committees.

The Nominating Committee reported the following special committees who
were appointed: