Yesterday was red letter day in the Carleton Baptist Church, being the 50th anniversary of the formation of that congregation. At the morning service Rev. J.A. Ford read a short historical account of the progress of the church. It was organized 16th May 1841 with a membership of 20. The first officers were deacons, John CHRISTOPHER and William COLWELL, treasurer and clerk, J.O. BEATTY. Rev. Samuel ROBINSON, then pastor of the Germain St. Church, under whose devoted labor the Carleton branch was established and organized into a separate church, for a time gave the new interest the benefit of his oversight. This was second oldest of the Baptist churches St. John, the Germain St. church being 31 years older. Portland came next after in 1842, Brussells St. in 1850 and Leinster St. in 1858. The first report of the church placed the membership at 35. The church met for worship for about ten years in the old meeting house at the head of King Street, now occupied by the Carleton Y.M.C.A. Of the original members, Mrs. Wm COLWELL, widow of the deacon, is the only survivor, while of those who were baptized in 1841 only Phoebe BEATTEAY, Mrs. Catherine ROBERTSON and John BELYEA are now left. 39 members were added to the church in a revival in 1842, not one of whom is living now. In 1843, the church called the first pastor, Rev. John MANN. After one years, Rev. S. Robinson had again to take care of this church. Rev. J. FRANCIS, assumed the pastorate in 1845-46. Rev. Alexander MacDONALD was the next pastor, serving from 1846 to 1849. He was a member of the first graduating class in Acadia. From 1849 to 1852 the pastorate was filled by Rev. E.N. Harris and his father, Rev. David HARRIS. In 1852 began the ministry of Rev. Edwin CLARY. Under him the new building was opened for worship on Feb. 6th, 1853. Dr. Clary severed his connection with the church in July 1860, but it was not until Dec. 1862 that he removed his family from Carleton. His ministry was marked by great revivals. 1860 to 1861, Rev. Isaiah WALLACE filled the pulpit. From Sept. 1861 to April 1862, Rev. James LOCKHART was with the congregation. Having labored beyond his strength, he fell ill an died in April. From Nov. 1862 to Nov. 1863, the church was supplied by Rev. J.C. BLAKENEY. Rev. George SEELY filled the pulpit from May 1864 to April 1866. During his pastorate the vestry was publicly dedicated and the chapel much improved. From May 1866 to May 1867, Rev. E. FOSHAY, though in poor health, took charge of the church. From May 1867 to July 1868, the church was without a pastor. The pulpit was supplied by Rev. George E. DAY and brethren EDGETT, MAY and DAVIS. In 1868, Rev. I.E. BILL took up the work and continued it until 1872. Rev. Edward HICKSON took charge and resigned in 1882 owing to failing health, having served ten years. Rev. J.A. CAHILL then became pastor laboring in this sphere from 1882 to 1887 and was followed by Rev. Calvin GOODSPEED, who supplied the church, though not as pastor, from 1887 to 1888. From that time to the present the church has been under the direction of Rev. J.A. FORD.