The reports from the churches were hopeful. There have been seasons of refreshing and ingathering, as at New Orleans and New Iberia. In all I think there was a desire and purpose manifest to bring the churches to a higher standing of intelligence and holy living. There is something of the old conference element in our meetings which is healthful; to examine critically the ministers and their churches, and to have their “_characters passed_.” So men are here judged by actual results, and vital defects in administration are criticised with kindly severity, and impartially condemned. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. Charles E. Smith, of Abberville. It was earnest, evangelical, and marked by a good deal of ability. Dr. Roy, who is always heartily welcomed, addressed the association with great acceptance. The “amen corner” made itself heard while he spoke. One good brother would occasionally break the silence by saying, “Look at him. He has a good hold now, sure.” The session of Thursday morning was devoted to the subject of employing missionaries at large. A decision was reached at a subsequent session that a missionary committee be appointed, representing the northern, central, and southern portion of the association limits—New Orleans, Terrebonne and New Iberia—to exercise wise missionary over-sight over the parishes adjoining their own, to report opportunities of planting new churches, and to make temporary provision for them. Two new churches were received—St. Rock, in the town of Howma, and Little Zion, near Thibodauxville. These churches were regularly organized, with the assistance of Congregational councils.