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* F. Elliott 1947
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* John Ferguson 1938
* Henry Fletcher 1950, 1959
* Neil Fraser 1946, 1950
* Gould Sr. 1930
* Dr. N. Hamilton 1950
* James Gunn 1933, 1938-1939, 1949-1950* Harold Harper* Lyndon Roth Hess
* Samuel Keller 1918
* David Kirk 1938, 1945
* J.R. Littleproud 1933
* David Boyd Long 1943, 1946
* Harold G. Mackay 1938, 1947
* James Marshall 1930
* William Matthews 1907
* R. McCrory 1938-1939
* S. McGeachy 1930
* W. Munro 1947
* Peter Pell, Jr. 1938-1939, 1943, 1946-1948* William Pell 1938, 1943, 1949
* George Rainey 1950
* Leslie Rainey 1949
==1930's==
===1930===
* TBM 1930-3: "S. M'Geachy had good meetings in Toronto at Swanwick Hall."
* OR 1930-9: Toronto, Ont. "Three tents are being operated by the assemblies here. In connection with Central Hall, Br. John T. Dickson and W.J. Glasgow have a large tent in which they are encouraged by good attendance, although they had to move the tent once. Brn. Gould, Senior and Junior, are in the Swanwick Hall tent, and Br. W. Gillespie is also in a tent in the East End of the city."
===1935===
* TBM 1935-2: New Years Day Conference at Hackensack, N.J., USA was one of the largest and best yet held. A large representation of New Jersey and New York Assemblies. John Ferguson, W.S. Cameron, H. Webber and Fescho gave profitable ministry. H.K. Downie had good meeetings in Hamilton during December and later in Toronto. Hopes to be in Swanwick Hall, Toronto, during February."
* L&L 1935-4: "H.K. Downie had good meetings in Swanwick Hall, Toronto, and now is in the Gospel Hall, Birchcliffe, Ont."
* TBM 1935-4: "H.K. Downie had a series of good meetings in Swanwick Hall, Toronto, and later in Birchcliff, Ontario."
* AA 1935-6: Toronto: "The Easter Conferences in Central, Swanwick, Broadview, Brock, and Highfield Road Halls were well attended and helpful words were given by various brethren."
===1938===
* Witness 1938-6: Toronto: "Easter conferences were well attended. The ministry was varied and helpful. Those ministering were: ** Central Gospel Hall: F.W. Woods ([[Australia]]), J. Stewart, G. Gould, Sr.** Junction Hall: J. Waugh, J. Blackwood, W. Warke, G. Gould, Jr., T. Wilkie & Bro. Crawford.** Swanwick Ave. Hall: R. McCrory, Pell Bros., J. Gunn, Jr. R. McCrory continued with a series of meetings using charts on Revelation.** Highfield Gospel Hall: R. McCracken, R. Telfer, T. Smith, G. Johnson, J. Spreeman and G. Shivas. * L&L 1938-10: David Kirk: "Have been on a visit during the past five weeks in Ontario, ministering in Swanwick Hall, Toronto, Stratford, Stirling, Trenton, and now at Lang, where I am conducting two weeks' meetings in the gospel. The hall was full on Lord's Day, and some unsaved attending every night. We are hoping for God's hand in genuine conversions. On Lord's Day (18th), commence special meetings in Lakefield (D.V.). Interest there in the gospel since the opening of the new hall has decidedly improved, and so the Christians are eagerly looking that during this campaign the hall may become the birthplace of precious souls for heaven. After these purposed meetings, in the will of the Lord, I return again to [[Nova Scotia]]. Sept. 13, 1938. ===1939===* Witness 1939-1: Toronto: "Ministry of H. Isaacs proved very helpful during meetings in Olivet Hall, and in theatre, John Ferguson had fairly good meetings in Swanwick Gospel Hall, but found unsaved difficult to reach." * Witness 1939-6: Toronto: "Large gatherings at Easter in Central Hall, when Messrs. Tilsley, McCrory, S. McEwen, P. Pell and Proudfoot gave helpful messages. At Olivet Hall, convention was encouraging. Christ-exalting ministry by various speakers. Easter Conference, South Broadview Hall, well attended. Ministry varied and helpful. D. McGeachy, W. Pinches, A. Joyce, A. Douglas, G. Shivas and others. During the Lord's Day afternoon meeting, as brother Pinches was ministering the Word, he suddenly grasped the desk before him and sank to the floor; "absent from the body and present with the Lord". At Swanwick Ave. Hall helpful ministry was given to a large number of Christians by Messrs. McCrory, P. Pell, Jr., J. Gunn and others. At Brock Ave. Hall, J. Blackwood, F. Watson, G. Duncan and A. Douglas ministered to a goodly company." * Witness 1939-12: Toronto: "Thankgiving Conference large and good. Ministry by [[Berlin Martin Nottage|B.M. Nottage]] and P. Hoogendam, H.M. Harper had 3 weeks in Central Hall. A. Stenhouse giving accounts of work in Chile in several centres. H. McKay had Gospel effort in Swanwick Hall. C.E. Tatham had several weeks' meetings in Greenwood Hall, with blessing. Peter Hoogendam had a series of good meetings here in Gilead Hall, also in Maranatha. Dr. Northcote Deck had special meetings in Markham Tabernacle, Oct. 8-20. Addresses appreciated, blessing granted."
==1940's==
* L&L 1946-2: Canada, Toronto, Swanwick Gospel Hall: "Our brother D.B. Long of Sherbrooke, [[Quebec|Que.]] is holding a series of meetings for young believers. Expects also to visit Central and Greenwood Halls."
* L&L 1946-4: Toronto, Ontario - "Central and Swanwick Assemblies purpose holding their Annual Conference in Central Gospel Hall, 25 Charles St., E., on Friday, Saturday and Lord's Day, April 19-21, with prayer meeting, Thursday 7:45 p.m. Meetings Friday 10:30 a.m.; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Lord's Day 10:00 a.m.; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Visitors cordially welcome. Correspondents: Geo. W. Cunnington, 683 Eglinton Ave. E and R. Woodward, 23 Enderby Rd."
* L&L & AA 1946-5: Toronto, Ont. "The annual Easter Conferences were largely attended. The Christians convening in the East and at Central High School of Commerce and those in the west end at the Central High School of Commerce received a variety of helpful ministry from Brethren Douglas, McCrory, McLeod, Shivas, Nugent, Bruce, McBain, Rae, Blackwood, Reager, Miller, Joyce, Patrizio, Gunn and others. At Central Hall, where Central and Swanwick assemblies united in conference, the word was ably ministered by D.B. Long, Neil Fraser, F.W. Rogers and P. Pell. At Olivet Hall on Good Friday, ministry was given by Edgar Ainslie and Sam Taylor."
* L&L 1946-6: Canada Conferences: Toronto, Ontario: "The Easter Conference of the Central Hall and Swanwick Assemblies, at Central hall, was a time of rich blessing to the many who attended. Peter Pell, Jr., Neil Fraser, David Long, and F.W. Rogers ministered the Word to crowded gatherings. At the closing Gospel Meeting, Peter Pell spoke at Swanwick; Norman Kion and David Long spoke at Central. Two professed salvation and others desired further help."
* LOI 1947-6: Toronto, Ontario: Central-Swanwick Assemblies: George W. Cunnington: "The Central and Swanwick assemblies held their Annual Easter Conference in Central Hall, 25 Charles St., East, April 4-6. The following brethren ministered the Word: Messrs. W. Munro, P. Pell, A. Van Ryn, C.E. Tatham, W.G. Smith, L. Sheldrake and F. Elliott (England). The meetings were well attended and the ministry was Christ exalting and of a searching nature. The fellowship and hospitality was enjoyed by all present. On Sunday evening Mr. W.G. Smith and Mr. W. Munro preached the Gospel in the Swanwick Ave hall and Mr. P. Pell and Mr. A. Van Ryn in Central. Two young men were known to have confessed Christ as a result of the Gospel ministry."
===1947===
* LOI 1947-1: Mr. David Miller of Barrie, Ontario spent a weekend with the Lord's people in Waverly. His visit was appreciated. Brother [[Alfred Perks Gibbs|A.P. Gibbs]] spent a week at Swanwick Assembly, Toronto, ministering the Word of the Lord to His people. Brother Harold Harper was also at Swanwick and Central as well as some of the other halls in the city of Toronto."
* L&L 1947-2: Toronto, Ont. - "Central and Swanwick Assemblies purpose (D.V.) holding their Annual Conference in Central Hall, 25 Charles St., E., on Friday, Saturday and Lord's Day, April 4, 5 and 6, with prayer meeting Thursday 7:45 p.m. Meetings Friday 10:30 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Lord's Day 10:00 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Visitors cordially welcome. Correspondents - George W. Cunnington, 683 Eglinton Ave. E., and R. Woodward, 23 Enderby Rd."
* L&L 1947-5: Toronto, Ont.: "Central and Swanwick Assemblies held their Annual Easter Conference in Central Hall... The following brethren ministered the Word: Messrs. W. Munro, P. Pell, A. Van Ryn, E. Tatham, W.G. Smith, L. Sheldrake and F. Elliott (England). The meetings were well attended and the ministry was exalting to Christ and of a searching nature. The fellowship and hospitality were enjoyed by all present. On Sunday evening W.G. Smith and W. Munro preached the Gospel in the Swanwick Ave., hall and P. Pell and A. Van Ryn preached in Central. Two young men confessed Christ as Savior."
* LOI 1947-11: Harold G. Mackay, 622 Forrest Ave., Greensboro, [[North Carolina|N.C.]]: "Brother McKay (sic) has commenced meetings in the Swanwick Hall, Toronto, Ontario. He has been much used of God in past efforts and they are looking for a time of refreshing in their assembly at this time."
* AA 1947-11: Ont. Toronto: "Brethren Frank Pearcey and Douglas Howard are having special meetings in Highfield Rd., Assembly in Toronto. Brother Harold Mackay had a month's meetings in Swanwick."
* LOI 1947-12:
** Harold G. Mackay, 622 Forest St., Grensboro (sic), N.C.: "The work in the Piedmont goes along very nicely, with much to encourage our hearts and cause praise to ascend to our God. Also much to pray about, as there are always problems connected with His service, and many yet to be reached with the Gospel. In Greensboro things go well, and I hear of another one led to the Lord by brother Bousfield, since I came North. At present I am in Canada, teaching at the Toronto [[Emmaus Bible College|Emmaus Bible School]] and conducting a series of Gospel meetings at the Swanwick Ave. Hall at night. The work at the school is very splendid; it is a thrilling sight to see almost 170 Christian young people intensely interested in the study of the Bible and eager to learn more of the Lord and His Word and ways. Real wisdom is being manifested by the leaders of this school in assisting these young people and I feel certain the ultimate end will be much blessing to the assembly testimony. The meetings at Swanwick are just in their first week, and there is a fairly good interest. The Lord's people are hearty and happy and seem concerned about the lost. Some unsaved are attending and we look for souls to be saved soon."
** "During October brother Mackay had four weeks Gospel meetings in Swanwick Ave. Gospel Hall, Toronto, Ont. God was pleased to honor His Word and three professed to be saved. Before starting in Swanwick he had a week for ministry in Central Gospel Hall."
===1948===
* LOI 1948-2: S.M. Sommacal: Lynden (sic) Hess made a brief visit to this city, and had meetings in Central, Swanwick and Westmoreland Halls."
* LOI 1948-3: James Gunn, Midland, Ont.: "Two weeks, starting Feb. 1: Pall Mall, Ont., Canada. George Landis visited Central Gospel Hall and Swanwick Hall in January. Bro. Sidney Porteous from the old land is visiting in Toronto and had meetings in Beacondale Hall. The assembly at Yorkshire St., Guelph, Ont., has been encouraged by week-end visits from brethren McCrory, McClurkin and Roberts in past months."
* L&L 1948-4: "Swanwick Gospel Hall: Were greatly encouraged by George Landis' meeting, which was followed by visit from Reager and Brown."
* LOI 1948-4: George M. Landis, Fayetteville, Pa.: "For the month of January, I was teaching in [[Emmaus Bible College|Emmaus Bible School]] in Toronto, and speaking at the following Gospel halls in that city: Central, Swanwick, Westmoreland, Markham, Olivet and Gilead. It is a real pleasure to see the spiritual progress of the young people we taught one and two years ago at Emmaus. To think of what it will mean to have a generation of these bright, keen and consecrated young people laboring at home and abroad. I believe God has raised up Emmaus School for these last days when the fields are so vast and the laborers are so few. I will be laboring around home for five weeks, and then leave (D.V.) for the Pacific Northwest."
* L&L 1948-5: Peter Pell, Jr., after the Easter Conference visited Swanwick, and hopes to have meetings in Central Hall, beginning April 18."
=Sources=
* Assembly Annals
** 1933-12; 1935-6; 1936-6; 1943-4; 1946-2; 1947-11; 1949-3,5; 1950-2* The Believers Magazine** 1930-3; 1935:2,4* Letters of Interest** 1947:1,6,11-12; 1948:2-4
* Light & Liberty
** 1935-4; 1938-10; 1943:6; 1944-3; 1945:2,11; 1946:2,4-6; 1947:2,5; 1948:4-5; 1949:3; 1950:3-5; 1951-3; 1959-3;
* Truth & Tidings
** 1971-9
* Witness
** 1938-6; 1939:1,6,12
* Words in Season
** 1962-6;1965-8; 1973-6
