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The Philomath. Vol 1, No 1

This edition of The Philomath. contains a prospectus, which outlines its aim to publish a semimonthly periodical devoted to subjects of general literature. The first editor was I.B. Howard. Contributors included S.S. Nelles.

The first issue states that, "The principal objects of the Society in this publication are, The personal improvement of those interested. The preservation in the Society of some standing memorial of its original institutions and the perpetuation of its literary character."

Journal. "Book of Random Thoughts."

Wesleyan University, Mount Pleasant, Newburgh, Port Hope, Toronto.
Contains quotations, musings, small essays, daily plans, rules of conduct, character sketches, and a description of 1847 Conference held in Toronto (with remarks about figures such as Dr. Alder and the Ryerson brothers). Touches on wide range of topics (most of which deal in some way with self improvement), also comments on future of Canada, the Conservative party, limitations of creeds, scripture interpretations, analysis of aspects of Wesleyan Methodism-especially an interesting section on holiness.

Faculty Minutes

Includes the minutes from 1847-1851; student marks 1847-1850. Also includes discussions of student rules (for boarders and day students), discipline, demerit points, class offerings, grades, and other administrative topics.

Notebook.

Reflections on Public Speaking. June, 1847.
Sermon Bones. Private Prayer. n.d.
Idolatry-Literal and Spiritual. n.d.
Forgiveness. n.d.
Forgetfulness of Religion. n.d.
Salvation by Grace. n.d.
Keeping the Sabbath Holy. n.d.
Parental Instruction of Children. n.d.
Resurrection of the Dead. Port Hope. October 17, 1847.
Moral Culture. Port Hope. October 17, 1847.
Sermon Preached by R. Jones at Port Hope Quarterly Meeting. October 31, 1847.
Piety. n.d.
Pleasures of Religion. Port Hope. November 7, 1847.
Narration of Joseph. Port Hope. November 14, 1847
Heritage of David. n.d.
Holy Ghost. n.d.
Whether ye be in the faith. n.d.
Exposition of Romans 12. n.d.
Epistle to Laodicean Church. n.d.
Seek ye the Lord. Port Hope. January, 1848.
Parable of Sower. March, 1848.
Missionary Sermon. Evils of Idolatry. 1848.
Divine Government. n.d.
Worldly Conformity. n.d.
Temperance Sermon. n.d.
On Enoch. Toronto. July 23, 1848.
Prosperity to the Church. Toronto. July 30, 1848.
Truth. Toronto. August 6, 1848.
Faithfulness. Toronto. August 22, 1848.
Openmindedness. April 23, 1849.
Knowledge of Christ. June 29, 1849.
Keeping God's Commandments. n.d.
Sabbath School Teaching. n.d.
Called to be Saints. September 15, 1849.
Notebook. Sermon Bones. Accountability to God. October 24, 1849.
God as Source of Light. November, 1849.
Depression. November, 1849.
Consider the Poor. December 17, 1849.
The Word Preached. December 17, 1849.
Christmas Sermon. 1849.
Remembrance of God in Youth. December 28, 1849.
Missionary Sermon. n.d.
Thanksgiving Discourse. n.d.
Punishment of Sin. n.d.
Fall of Man. n.d.
Christ Precious to Believers. n.d.
Easter Sermon. n.d.
The Lord Reigneth. n.d.
Missionary Sermon. The Field is the World. n.d.
Private Journal. May 25, 1850-September 10, 1863.

Journal. "Book of Random Thoughts on Speech. Public, or Private Conversation."

Contains skeleton of sermon, advice on public speaking and conversation, critical profile of Mr. Gemly's sermon in Port Hope, prayer, self culture, Christian evidence, logic, reading matter (especially Chalmers), remark about Egerton Ryerson. Writing marked by occasional tone of despair - Nelles very aware of his own shortcomings.

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