Eleven years ago, during a vacancy of the pas- torate of Henderson congregation, Doctor Wallace Monmouth Pastorates. 47 consented to preach there for a few months. Hen- derson Lad not prospered for some time. The con- gregation was not very harmonious, and though once a strong and nourishing church, it had been crippled by a series of adverse influences until it was feared disorganization would become a necessity. But in the hour of its extremity, Dr. Wallace expressed a readiness to accept its pastorate. All were pleased, yet surprised at his willingness, with so many dis- couragements before him. The congregation was small and divided, and the church building old-fash- ioned and quite uncomfortable in winter. Yet none nor all of these considerations discouraged him, as he felt a strong desire that this mother church should be revived and flourish, and still, by its ministry, gladden many hearts with words of comfort, joy and peace. Another consideration lent additional weight in favor of his acceptance of the pastorate : impaired health made it necessary to devise some plan to aid in its recovery. He thought by a change of labor, even if something additional were imposed, it might afford such relaxation as would prove beneficial. Thus viewing all things, he had a hopeful conviction that this was a work the Lord had given him to do.