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The Clinton New Era, 1888-06-22, Page 1,e4 WENTY-TFIIRD VOL Whole Number 13019. I Dungannon. Miss M. Hiscox, of Wingham, visiting her parents here. Mr Durnin has moved into the house owned by Mr W. Fowler. MSS Morley, of Woodstock, k t lie guest of her friend, Miss S. Harris Miss E. Wbyard, F. Anderson and Mr G. W. Echlin were appointed delegates to attend the S. S. Conven- tion held in Exeter on June ltah and 20th. The Sabbath Schools (at least two of them) intend uniting in bolding their picnic at Port Albert, where they will be joined by several other schools) on the 22nd June. A sINIVEREARY. -A very pleasant gssesasing, was held at the residencs of Mr Thomas Harris, on Thursday afternoon June 14th,it being the 21st anniversary of Miss Sarah Harris' birthday. Relatives from Buffalo and other places were present. The after- noon was spent pleasantly in croquet playing, music and other enjoyment.; when they sat down to a table well spread with danties such as Mrs Har- ris could supply. After an evening of enjoyment, they returned to their homes wishing Miss Harris many pleasant returns of the day. 31arnoch. "Suppose you and I go all hing;" and so we did and several more along with us. We wont to Port Albert. Jim caught a fish. It was not a cod, but it was a big flsh. B it that day, Lake.Huron's water were a little muddled, and the fishers ol fish some- what puzzled, MILL BURNED. -The saw mill on the 10th con., known as P. Brown's mill, but which has been run under the direction of Messrs Reilly, Leisos man and Johnston of late, was de- stroyed by fire last week. It is sup- posed to have originated from the furnace. The lumber in the yaid was mostly all saved and the mill was partly insured. BRIEFS. - Solar heat excessi ve. Rain is required very much. Vegeta- tion progressing favorably. Those hungering and thirsting for cherrieis, strawberries, &e, are in the expec• tation of having their appetites grati• fied. Picnics and excursions are in season. A picnic was held last Thursday in the grove south of Bel - grave, in connection with the Episco- pal church of that place; a very en- joyable time was spent, although rain in the afternoon made matters some- what damp. Farmers are busily pre- paring their turnip land. Mr Leish- • man its.doing an extensive business in the drawing of milk to the Belgrave ' factory. H. J. Tyner is malting an improvement in the appearance of Allis his fern by erecting a substantial board fence along the front of it, Jas. Williamson's eldett son, who had his ankle fractured some time ago, is re- covering favorably. East Wawanosli. Mr John Bone took home a dandy pew top buggy, last week. Mr John Wells took home a new binder last week, and as it is a Brant- ford, it will be sure to° give satisfac- tion. Mr Wm, Carr had the misfortune to have 'his horse run away last week. It was severely hurt by jumping on a wire fence. Mr Andrew Black has returned from the Sault, and speaks in glow- ing terms of the place, and intimates his intention of going to reside there permanently. There will. be a picnic under the auspices of the Westfield Sabbath school, held in a woods adjacent to the uhurch, on Wednesday,tbe 27th inst. Arrangements are being made for a base ball contest between Blyth and the sixth line clubs, which will very naturally help the affair. A grand time is expected. Our attention was called last week to an item in your correspondence from this township, regarding the burning of some preparation of chemicals procured from Toronto,and mentioning Miss Stewprt's death in connection therewith. Now we do not profess to know the ingredients of this powder, but whether it was comprised principally of sulphur (as your correspondent says) or not. It, however; produced a very unpleasant sensation, and a number had to go out of the room for fear of being suf- focated, while some others, who bad to stay in doors, were sick from a day to a week, from the effects of it. The idea ot its being harmless is ab- eurd. Any medical authority will tell you that it is very harmful in an audience where so many were together in a small room, and while not as- serting that this'burot powder was the cause of the lamented young lady's death, we have no hesitation in as- serting that it would have anything but a benificial effect on her,and cannot be spoken of in too high terms of condemnation, as it was a dis- graceful, ungentlemanly and crimi- nal act on the part of those West - fielders, who committed the outrage on the andience. We had intended keeping silence,but as the matter has received notice in your paper, con- cluded to reply and would just eay in condemnation; that in the neighbor- hood of the school wbere the contest took place, no one, so far as we know, has said the inhalation of that smoke was the immediate cause of her death, and that the item in question was al- together uncalled for ad unneces- eery. We have no interest in the matter, one way or another, but our corres- pondent uses too strong a term when • he says it "was a criminal act on the part of those Westfielders," &c. It might have been unpleasant for the audience, but to be criminal is quite another thing, and while we do not wish to appear dogmatic, we would like to say that if the article burned was sulphur, no harm whatever would ensue to the audienee there- from. -- En. NEW ERA. • Kippen. ACclDENT.-An accident that may yet prove to be serious happened in this ne'ghborhond the other day, when Mrs llicitiordie, the mother of Mr Robert MoMurdie, had the misfor- tune to break her leg. About five years ago she broke her leg near the ankle, and this time she was unlucky einiiigh to break the other leg. As She is up in years, being more than 80, it is feaied that this last accident may be too much for her to stand. Hallett. A picnic is talked about in S. S. No 5 Hullett on the 27th. Mr EL Carter is not 'e xpected to re- cover from blood -poisoning. Mr W.. Millers of the ,attis, isas raised his barn and intends to build u stone basement. Mr E. Brickenden's new house is almost completed. Mr W. Cooper has the contract. Mr Chas Peacock, of the 2ud con., comes out with a bran new top buggy. Charlie has /Mao up his mind that he has kept bads long enough, and isnow trying to induce the proudest or water fowls, (a swann,) to, becotne a peacock. Saw Mi to,. -Mr Melburn Sprung, of Maitland block Mills, Hullett, bas lately overhauled his saw mill, having put in a new 35 -horse -power engine and boiler, and in other ways fitted up the mill. The mill is running, and ready to fill all orders. A strawberry festival will be held at Mr Thos. Livingstone's, Hullett, on Friday evening, June 29th, com, tnencing at 6 o'clock. Admission 15 cents. proceeds to he devoted to Alma church. A good time is expected and all are cordially invited. IMPROVEMENT.- A good bell, a clock and a copy of the concise 1 m- perial dictionary have been provided tor S. S. No 7, from the proceeds of an entertainment given inthe school by the pupils and young _people of t section, in March last. A belfry, which was beught, ready-made, from Clinton, was put in place on the roof on Monday evening and the loud clear tone of the bell was soon reverber- ating in the atmosphere. The belfry which was made at McKerzie's plan• ing mill, at the expense of the section, adds greatly to the appearance of the school. Thursday of last week a logging bee was held on the farm of Mr Car. ter of the 8th con. in the evening quite a number of the young people of the vicinity congregated to amuse themselves in variousways, princi. pa' among them dancing. A good time was reported. On the following evening there was a similar gathering at the residence of Mr Cartwright, just across the road from Mr Carter's. These young people took in the quiet- er games. of ball, croquet, swinging, eating ice cream, which last proved q u ite relishable after the other games. Everyone declared a good time bad been put in; nn one tould say other wise, after the hospitality extended. Piessics-The annual picnic of S. No 7 takes place tomorrow (Satur- day), in J. Brigham's bush, lot 15, con. 12. A programme of athletic sports,fur which prizes will be given, has been prepared for the afternoon, foot races amongst the children of the section will take place in the morn- ing. The proceedings of the after- noon will be enlivened by vocal and instrumental music by the best talent from Blyth and vicinity, interspersed with short addresses, readings and recitations by visiting teachers and others. The usual pastimes, such as croquet, qnoits and abundance of swings, will also be ,provided. Ice cream, all kinds of confectionery and cool drinks may be had on the grounds. Entrance to the grounds from the side road between lots 15 and 16, A collection will be taken up to pay expenses. Come, and bring your baskets. On Friday evening last an enter. tainment was held in the Orange Hall, 3rd coo., under the auspices of L. 0. L. No 526. .-Mr-Er•Floodnof Clinton, County Master, occupied the chair, and after a short introductory address, proceeded to unfold the programmt, which was a very inter- esting one. Addresses were delivered by Messrs Geo. Kilty and Todd,wbile Mr and Miss Kilty entertained the audience with two songs. Mr Geo. Kilty rendered an excellent reading. Instrumental mukic was snpplied by Mr Pelcher, of Clinton, and MIS VanEgmond on the organ, and Mr Bayley on the violin. The Clinton Orange Band was present and de- lighted every person with their soul - stirring airs. One pleasing feature was' that ofopening the meeting with the opening prayer of the Order. The meeting throughout created a favor- able impression with outsiders, and will doubtless raise a booiji for the Orange Order in this Sectton,. So mote it be. —•-- Goderich Township. NEW BARN. -Mr John Jenkins erected a new barn on his premises yesterday. Mit R. Baker, agent for the Noxon Bros. manufacturing Co., has placed a number of self -binders with farmers in thisneighborhood. DEA rm.-Contrary to general ex- pectations, Andrew, son of Mr W. Cook, of the 13th con., succumbed to his ailment on Friday night last. He had been suffering from a bronchial affection for a couple of weeks, and was supposed to be improving, when be took a turn for the worse. He was only 20 years of age; during the revival services at Holmesville church last winter, he gave his heart to God, and had since led an exem- plary and faithful life. The funeral on Sunday, was a very large one. funeral sermon will be preachel n Holmeeville Methodist church Sunday morning next, Service cont. tneecing at 10 o'clock. CLINTON, ONT., "UNE 22, 1888, Bayfield. Mr and Ma Wm.Wheaten,London, are the guests of H. F. Edwards. Mr I. Lucas and F. Jackson. of Beecher'e law offices London, spent last Sunday here. Tae fall crops in this vicinity, with a few exceptions, prove almost a fail- ure, but spring crops are reported as beiug excellent. Each succeeding year Bayfield be- comes more popular as a summer re- sort Last season a great number were her from Dayton, Detroit, Sag- inaw, Si. Louis, Hamilton,: London, etc. It is altogether likely that many of them will return this summer, bringing others. The 'Queen's," hotel is fitted in evert way-- tor -the con veniensn .--+f pleasure seekers. The "Albion" is being tastefully decorated, and will soon be open for the reception of guests. Mr R. Bailey has had the Comeau- cial repainted, and expects to have tbe house full of summer visitors. Mr John Swarts has his popular house. The River Hotel, remodelled and handsomely decorated. He has also built a number of pleasure boats for the accomodation of boa-ders, and has a free conveyance to and from the station. This house is situated on the river bank, and commands ite excellent view of the lake. A correspondent of the London Free fres says:- What h greatly re- quired here is a line of railroad, as it is now very inconvenient to reach, here, there being ten miles stage ride ordinary and all goods have to be teamed from Clinton or Brucefield. A desirable line is the C.P.R. from London, through London township, by Lucan,to cross G. T. R. at Exeter, on through Zurich and Bayfield, and pro"eed along the lake shore. This would give the farmers in this section a home market. The merchants deal largely in London, and this route ie far more desisable than the proposed from Woodstock. l(inburn. Euotsus.-Mr Cook who lately pur- chased the carriage and blacksmith shops of Hull Bros., has pulled down the old blacksmith shop, and is bus- ily engaged erecting a new building in its place. It being a good one will add to the appearance 01 our village. The first sale of cheese from our cheese -factory was made this week at cents. A good beginning, and we hope Mr Murray will be able to end the season at 15 cents. The appearance of the Temperance Hall is considerably improved by re- ceiving from the hands of Mr Akin - toF11, a new coat of paint. Mr Tho. McMillan who went to the old country a few weeks ago, is already on his homeward voyage, bringing with him 4 entire Clydes- dale horses. The weather in the vicinity of this village, this week, has been very in- dicative of a "thaw." • Auburn. NOTES -A large number of farmers attended the meeting of the West Hu- ron Farmers' Institute held in this village on Thursday and Friday last; addresses were delivered by the Hon. A.M.Ross, John McMillan, and oth- ere. The Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday Schools intend holding a un- ion picnic some time next week. The Rev. Mr Gee exchanged 'pulpits on Sunday last, with Rev. Mr Irvine, of the Nile. • • EXAMINATION. -A public exami- nation will be held in Mr Grant's school, On Friday afternoon, the 29th inst. All are cordially invited to at- tend. FOOTBALL.--thlr boys have organ- ized a football club and are now doing some hard practising. It is their in- tention to play Egmondville at an early date. ..:-.,,AcCIDENzasmAs-aey.otartg-lads-eon of Wm. liattenbury, was engaged playing at school one day last week, he fell upon the steps and fractured his collar bone. Pensostata-Mr C. Mason is ex- pected home the end of this week or early next week. Mrs T. Black. of Wingham, was the guest of Mrs Mc- Intosh, during last week. RACE COTIRSE.-Messrs R. and 0. Brock have just completed a race course on their farm. We understand that it is their intention to train a number of their horses during this season. A number of our village sports also take advantage' of this track, and the question now is, who has the fastest horse. Londesboro. Rev Mr Ramsay is away on a VII cstion. ,The masons are at work on Mrs A. Hill's brick house here. The masons are at work on James Campbell's barn foundation. Mr Nion Bulger has returned from Manitoba and speaks very favorably of that country. Mr John Brunsdon has commenced to ship some of his wood from the station to London. News has been received that H. Ruddle is in the field for M. F. P. in Manitoba. Get there Eli,if you can, Mr Garbet, the village pathmaster, has about finished work on the streets, whibh improves the village very much. Mr R. Adams has returned from Hamilton, where he was attending the High Court meeting of the C. 0. F,, and reports the Order flourishing all over the Dominion. The correspondent of the News - Record is very pointed in his insult- ing locale to respectable citizens, but people who know the author say that it is all that could be expected, and take t for vhat it is worth. Holutesville. Mr Daniel Glliddon is laid up with a disabled arm. Miss Heal, from Mitchell, who has been ,visiting here for several days, returned on Monday last. Several of our young men left on Tuesday last for Stratford,to perform their duty as volunteers. Messrs T. C. Piekard, W„ Murob and J. Yeo,with their wivesoatended the Sabbath School Convention, in Exeter this week, Miss Esther Cole left on Thursday for Ripley,where she intends to spend two or three weeks in visiting friends. She will doubtless have a pleasant 'time. ,One day Net week Mr G. Terris met with an accident which might' have proved fatal. He was attending the raising of Mr Richardson's barn and was on the top engagedlin draw- ing up one of the rafters when an- other rafter came in contact with it, cawing Mr Ferris to lose his balance, thus precipitating him to the bottom on a floor. He would doubtless have bean killed had be not partially grasped one or two of the Umbels, in the descent. A4 it was he was very badly bruised on the face and body, and lay in an unconscious sante for some time. We are pleased to learn that he is now recovering. Summerhill. Mr C. Beacom has commenced operations on Mr T. McIlveen's kitchen. Picsioc.--A union picnic of S. S. N3. 5,Hullett, and S S. No. 4, Gode- rich twnship, is to be held on the 27th inst., in Mr Thoroton Wallace's grove. A good time is expected. The programme will consist of speeches, music, vocal and instru- mental, etc., besides games. A silver collection to be taken on the grounds in order to defray expenses. Picked up on' the, Streets. Our band went with the Clinton tirt. men to 13rantford. Oar editor, Mt Watson, spent a couple of days in Owen Sound this weett. Messrs Huckstep and Phillips spent a few days in Brantford this week. People here would like to know what interest Davis has in the repeal of the early closing bylaw. Messrs J. S. MeKinnou and F. Met- calf were in Belgra.ye Wednesday, on temperance business. Messrs W. Shane and R. Drummond have joined the Seaforth volunteers and gone to Stratford with them. George is greatly tickled on account of getting away to Brantford. None pay closer attention to bnsiness than Geordie! The deepest sympathy is manifested here for the popular headmaster of our school, Mr Burchill, over the death of his brother. . The early closing bylaw is to be re• pealed, and the merchants have decided to let their clerks out every other even- ing at 7 p.m. The crops around here are looking fine, jvith the eXception of fall wheat, which is said to be a total failure all over the county. The lecture given by Mr Campbell was beautifully illustrated with views of London the great, and was highly appreciated by the large audience pre- sent. The young man who went into the ice cream parlor on Monday night, and forgot his hat, must have been greatly excited. We guess Peth is not used to this kind of a thing. The base ball team got a bad beating at Goderich, Holmes' curves proving too much for the boys, Emigh and Mc. Milian being the only men that seemed at home with them. ' We hear that the junior base ball team, who defeated Manchester last week, are wishing to play the tennis club; providing the latter have the doe - tor and Jem for their battery. On Saturday night a couple of our bandmen, who ought to have known better, engaged in swearing one against the other. This state of things con- tinued from 11 o'clock till after mid- night, On Thursday night of last week, while a couple of Mr C. Hamilton's clerke were returning from Brussels, they met with what have been a very bad accident. It seems the horse they were driving has lost the sight df one eye, and the night being dark,ran into a culvert, upsetting the buggy, and doing Ififfiself considerable damage. - Fortunately the young men eseaped with a slight shaking up. Vinghani. F'IIIE.-Fire broke out in the frame building on Josephine street here, on Tuesday morning, occupied by Thos. Black as a billiard hall and by .J. Mason as a photograph gallery. In a few moments the whole structure ma in flames, but they were quickly drowned out by thc very efficient system ,of water works. Ldss abont $200 ; insured in the Royal Insurance Co. --• • Lochalsh. NOTES. -The Lochalsh Clippers play a game ot baseball, on Saturday next, with the 2nd con, team.' Alex. Finlayson, jr., of this place, who was home sick for two weeks has returned to Kincardine to resume his studies. Dan Finlayson has just returned from Michigan lumber woods ; he looks hearty. ------- - A man lately out from the Old Coun- t 7, residing near Spry, Clrey counts-, by the name of John Dunn, while felling a tree on Friday last attempted to get out of its reach. In doing so he fell a log, and before he could rise the falling tree came crashing down upon the top of him, pinning him to the loglie died shortly after being released. County Sabbath School Caw; ventron. FIRST SESSION The sixteenth annual meeting of the Huron county S. El Association, com- menced sitting in Caven Presbyterian church, Exeter, on Tuesday morning; June, 19. President Mr D. D. Wilson, Seaforth, in the chair, Mr J. P. Ross, Exeter leader of song,Israel Tayler,Clin- ton, Minute seoretay. A very pleasant address of welcome was given to the delegates by Air W. L. C ai tkheede. T following committees were ap• po : Nominating com., Messrs Stev- ens, Kerr, MoQuarrie,Revs Craig and Martin; Business com., Messrs, Snell, Clarke,Hueston, Tedford,and Revs J.W. Simpson and G. F. Salton; resolution com., Messrs Ross, Roberts, Clarke, SteventrofiiiifitRev John Harts. lst topic -Sunday school discipline, introduced by Mr D. D. Wilson,order is • Heaven's first law. The fact that this subject is:on the programme,presupposos that there has here been a departure from the proper rules of discipline. Tho ' work of the officers and, teachers covers all the work of the Sunday school. ' Every officer and teacher should have his own special work, but alt work in harmony with each other and methodi- cally. Our maching orders are to go in all the world and preach the Gospel to irvery creature. The first tiling a teach• er should do is to control himself. We cannot teach unless we get the attention of the scholar, The key to getting at the scholar is to show them that we love them. Be on a level with them,re- membering our great Leader how the humbled himself for us. Maintain dis- cipline in the school by love. Be thoroughly familiar with the lesson to bo taught, allow imagination full play. The teacher's life should be a blameless one to gain the affection and esteem of the scholar. Mr Adams, Londesboro, speaking on the sante subject, said : Make classes of such a size that the teacher can have each of the scholars undei his eye, to keep the attention or every scholar ask each of them questions. Where the school is'held in one room small classes are preferable as the teacher cannot talk very lorid. Discussion was taken part in by Rev I. B. Walwin, Messrs Tedford, Kerr, Snell, Pickard and others. The princi• pal points brought out being that in the classification of the scholars, the spir- itual 'state should be considered. They should not be tushed ton qnickly into the bible classes, that though the school should be go vented by love,yett he schol- ar -should be given to understand that there is a constituted authority in the school. In making'promotions promote the teacher along with the class; for if he has the true instincts of a teacher he will gain the affection of the seholars, hence they should remain together from the infant to the bible class. 2nd topic. -Public worship for the children, introduced by Mr W. H. Kerr. Bnssels. We should not go to church, simply to her the preacher, or the singing: but in a spirit of true worship to God.. Custom of going to church. Children are so apt to imitate their parents, we should always see that our place in the church is filled, and sure to have the children there too. Having them in the family pew ig also very des- .irable. If they neglect the public wor- ship, they will almost sure be forma in the service of Satan. The minister •should take more notice of the children The serines should be so simple that they can take the greatea part of it away with them. Commencing early with the children impressions are very much easier to make then than later On. Mr Stevenson also spoke on the same subject. It is a groat mistake to preach all the year round to older people with exception of one Sunday forithe children. It is not necessary for the children to go to all the public ser- vices, morning and afternoon is suf. ficent. Home study with thechildren was highly recommended. Have a ser- mon once a month especially for the scholars, and make the child to feel it a great privilege to attend God's house. SECOND SESSION. After opening exercises the ard topic "Sunday School Missionary Work" was taken up. Mrs, James Graham, Exe- ter, read a very interesting paper on the . subject. The first duty of the church and Sunday School is to lead the world to Christ. The scholars should start nows &life of self-saerifice, for the good of the heathen. It is easy to win the scholars, if the teacher is in earnest. - Give them something to do for others. Bring ourselves and the Sunday Schools into the great harvest field of the Lord. There is enough work for all to do. De• vise liberal things for God and He will devise liberal things for us, remembering the promise,"Lo, I am with you alway." Miss Gunn, Clinton, also read a paper on the missionary work of the School. - Christ commands every one to go into the field and work. Childhood is the best time to receive impressions of the need of the mission work". The teacher must be thoroughly in sympathy with mission work, and full of zeal, so as to make the scholars enthusiastic in the same work. It i4 a glorious privilege to help carry the gospel to those who have it not. The children should have pro• per books and papers setting ' forth the claims of the great work of missions. - Ask them to pray for the success of the cause; send to outlying mission stations 1 books, &c., thus interesting the scholars in some Special place needing help. Let all the children have mission boxes, and teach them the principles of self-denial, so that they can give their money to carry on the work. Train them thor. oughly to the claims of missions, and t bring to their minds the claims oft :blast upon them. Mrs J. ROSS' paper on the same glib. 0 ject was read by Miss Anderson, Sea- s forth. The school is a drill shed where t recruits are being prepared for the field p of toil. As soon as we hear the call of the church we want to forward the call o to others. Christ is a commander as well as a Saviour. He calls the scholar a to work for him, so that they may be- come little fishers of men. Care shou'd s he taken to place them in their proper a sphere of work. The, missionary cause i is that for which the church and Salo- f bath school exist. Interest in anything i is roused by giving interesting facts.- -s We cannot be interested in anything we know nothing about We must have t knowledge of the miserable state of the d heathen world to rouse the true mission. ay spirit. If interest is fairly aroused, a liberality will naturally spring of iteelf. t Tefteli children that money is not all that is wanted of them. Their sympa- thy, their prayers, their time, their in- fluence, and above all, themselves. If these are gained.the money will come. A number of illustrations were given of individual cases of raising money for the great work of missions. All the papers read were very instruc- tive and were well received by the Can. vention. Discussion was taken part in by Messrs T. C. Pickard, Geo. Tedford, Mr Fotheringham, W. H. Kerr, and others, the principal point advanced being the necestity for the teacher to instruct the scholars in the duty and privilege of working and giving to the mission cause, and making them thor- oughly acquainted with the need of the work. It was moved and carried that the ladies who bad prepared the fore- going papers be requested to allow them to be printed in the papers of the county. -How to maintain a full staff of effi- cient teachers, both regular and reserv- ed," was introduced by Rev. 1.152Wail win, of Goderich, who said that success- ful Sunday School work depends' very largely upon the work in the home. - There is an avenue into every child's heart which we can only reach by love. The first qualification the Woollen should have is conversion ; they who en gage in S.S. work should do so for their love to God, as well as their love to the scholar. The duty of the teacher is to teach the scholar its personal relation to God, and he cannot do this unless he knows his own relation to God as his fa ther. The prayer meeting of the teach- ers is very beneficial to the successful carrying on of the work. Careful pre- paration is absolutely necessary on the part of the teacher. The age demands thoroughly efficient teachers in the S.S. as the scholars are advancing so rapidly in the Public Schools. Commence the study of the lesson early in the week, at once, if possible, immediately at the close of the preceding lesson. Study the lesson in the family during the week, thereby storing the mind of the scholar for the lesson on Sunday. We shmild Have a reserved list of teachers. Have a training class for preparing teaohers for the S.S. The teachers need sympa- thy and help from the parents of the children. Mr Geo. Tedford, Clinton, speaking on the same subject, said there is always a difficulty in sectr.ing teachers for the S.S. The parent s!s,.II.1 be converted, and then les would 1,, willing to work in the school. We shoubl be glad to im- part what knowledge we have; as Christ has imparted his love to us, we should extend the knowledge of that love to others. We should not be too quick to use harsh means with the scholars, but be constant in prayer.for their salvation. God will certainly hear and answer the prayers of an earnest teaeher. General discussion was entered upon by W. H. Kerr, Brussels, Rev, Mr Stae- bler and others. Normal classes were specially recommended for the benefit of reserved teachers, so that they would be prepared at a moment's notice to take charge of a class whose teacher was ab- sent. It is the • positive duty of the teacher, when absent, to secure a suit- able supply. Under the head of ..Queries and Ans• wers," the first topic of the morning was further discussed, viz, "Sunday School Discipline." A letter by Mr Grigg, was read by Mr Clarke, Contain- ing suggestions with reference to this topic. The Nominating Committee reported the following officers:-Pre,sident, W. J. Clarke, Exeter; vice-presidents, W. H. Kerr, Brussels; Rev.C.Staebler, Credit- on; R. W. McKenzie, Goderich ; George Tedford and Rev. W. Craig; Clinton. General secretaries, J. C. Stevenson and A, H. Manning, Clinton. Minute sec- retary, Israel Taylor, Clinton. Execu- tive Committee, Rev. 0. A. Bridgeman, Ifensall; W. M. Gray, Seaforth; J. P. Ross, Exeter; Hugh McQuarrie, Blyth; D. D. Wilson, Seaforth, and the minis- ters and superintendents of the next place of meeting. The report was un- animously adopted. Tninn SnssiON. The President, in, a short address in- troduced the President eleot, Mr W. J. Clarke, who, in a very pleasant manner, addressed the convention, and took his seat as President for the current year. "The Sabbath, what should the school do to preserve its sanctity," was intro- duced by Rev D. M. Kennedy, Crediton. The Sabbath is as old as creation': God rested on the seventh day, after his la- bors in Creating the world. The Sab- bath! shows man's dependence and ob- ligation to God. It' is a day specially appointed for the,worship of God. Tho Sabbath is correctly termed the first day of the week, as Christ rose from the grave on that day, and flnisned 'the atonenient of mankind. The school should teach these facts. The more intelligent a Christian is, the more per- fectly he can serve Christ. We should give the scholar all the necessary in- formation in connection with Scripture doctrines, so that they may be able to combat successfully with the atheism of the present day. The school should bo taught the sanctity of the Sabbath, as taught in the Bible. There is no law broken so much as tho fourth commandment, hence instruction is all the more necessary, as the law is the direct command of God. There is no licenge to do any kind of work on the Sabbath, except works of mercy and necessity. ThejSabbath school should teach that ' God's curse rests on those who break his laws. If there is one thing more than another that will _wing the curse of God down, it is Sab- bath desecration. Tho address was inF tructive and well •eceived. F01111311 SESSION. Sunday school music" was introdticed by Rov Wm. Craig, Clinton, in Ito form of a paper read by him, All realize the importance of music in the Sabbath school. The praise and glory f God should be the first element of ong teaphing, second; ansiteresting he children, important as it is, mu- ying the thiel place. There ahould be n all Sabbath school music elements f strength, smoothing that will lad. Tunes that are easily learned are not lways the beet, as they are often the most easy to get tired of. Our hymns hould be more of adoration to God, nd not so molt of ourselves. A good nstrtunenkis very necessary to success - u1 singinse. Give singing a largo place n the Sabbath school. Make the ses- ion an hour long, and give half of it to inging, not all at once, but interspersed hreugh the service. There should be ifferent music in the Sabbath school han what is in the church, but sve hould keep to t'te standard Hymns -and unen, that do not wear out with age. T)ise'iqqion was taken part in by neve ROBERT HOLMES, PubUsher 0.50 a year in advance. ral of the delegates, the points brought out being that we cannot not be too careful who the leader of song is, The style of anthem singing should be dis. countenanced in the Sabbath school. We should have more of the hymns of the church in the school, so that the scholars would be better acquainted with them when in the public services. The principal suggestion was, that there should be more singing in the Sabbath school. On motion it was decided to have the paper on S. S. music, by Rev W. Craig, published in the papers. Mr A. H. Manning, Clinton, taught a very interesting and profitable Bible class lesson John 21, 1st to 14th verse, which proved to be one of the most in- structive sessions of the convention. SESSION. The different Sabbath Schools of the town met together 111 the .TameStreet Methodist church. Rev. W. Craig was the first speaker to address the children. He said every baptized child is a child of God. There is no necessity for serv- ing the devil at all. The child should be careful to keep all the commandments of God. First, honor father and moth- er. Second, not to bear false witness against eackother. Be sure to tell the truth, and Also be very careful what kind of langtiage we use. Christ is our example, and we should follow in his footsteps in everything. Rev. Mr Straebler made a humorous address, part of it being in German. which pleased the children vory much. Rev. J. H. Simpson, Brucefield, said boys should not be sulky. How dis• agreeable and unpleasant a sulky boy or girl is. They should also learn to re- strain passion. Parents should never punish their children when in anger; they should always wait long enough to let passion cool off. Boys should also be very careful not to give way to idle- ness. Everything in nature reminds us of activity, and nothing can be acconi, plished without labor. What an am. mint a harm we can do in thoughtless mischief. Children should not be self. ish, we should always divide up the lar- gest part with our comrades, and then boys should not be greedy. Every temp. tation to do wrong comes from Satan; we should be careful not to listen to his voice. l' All the addresses were very interest• ing, contained much thoughtruntf---- s -- iiitruction for the children. After the mass meeting was dismissed the busi• Doss of the Convention was taken up. The evening Church, which was well filled. The choir was in splen- did trim and gave some excellent selec- tions. Addresses were delivered by Messrs A,H. Manning, Rev M. Staebler, Rev .1. H. Simpsim, and Rev J. Gro - ham. The meeting %vas' a grand suc- cess. We will have a full report next week. On motion it was decided that the next meeting be held in Clinton, the 2nd week in January next. We are indebted to Mr 1. Taylor, M Mute Secretary, for the above report. Local Sporting' Notes. "Me Clinton Lacrosse club got downed by Seafor'di, en Monday, in 1 straight games. FoirrsA1.1.. EXETER t t. CLINTON. - Ait exciting football match was. 'Jived herc.-..on Thursday last, between the Clinton and Exeter alba, which resulted in a victo- ry for the home team by 5 goals to 0. Half an hour after play was calleda shower of rain prevented the game from going on for sone time, and when it was again resumed the grotind was very slippery. In the first half time, Whit- more., Ross and Williams each scored a goal. In the sedond half Dallas, by exceedingly tine playing, scored two more. Following are the teams: Exe• ter -Goal, O'Brien ; backs, Tait, Car' ling; half -backs, A. Snell, McDonald: forwards; Eckhardt, G. Snell, E. Snell. A. Ford, W. Ford, Swallow. Clinton - Goal, Elford; backs, Robertson, Agnew: half -backs, Malloch, Taylor, Downing; forwards, Whitmore, Wilkie, Williams, Dallas and Ross. D. Robb, referee. NEWS NOTES. ,July Ws the date fixed for the Manitoba Provincy elections. The report that bad news had been received from Stanley is confirmed. . Postmaster -General McLelan is to be eworn in as Lieutenant -Governor of Nova Scotia on July 9. The Mayor of Hull has received a cheque for $5,000 from the Mercier Government for relief purposes. Hon C. Tupper, Minister of Marine and Fisheries, was elected by acclamation in Pictou, on Monday. Since the last general elections for the Quebec Provincial Legislature took place, nine Conservative mem- bers have been unseated, but not one Liberal On Wednesday night last some per- son or persons deliberately and mali- ciously girdled thirty-five maple trees on the farm of Mr Samuel Patterson, Brantford Township. Sir John Macdonald visited Toron- to on the 21st, when a consultation over the proposed appointment of Mr Dewdney as Minister ot the Interior took place. It is rumored in Montreal that ex - Premier Joly has consented to be the local Ministerial candidate in Megan - tic against the recently unseated member, Mr Johnston. Hos Edward Blake will sail for Canada about the middle ofJuly and will spend the summer at Murray Bay. He will not return to Toronto before September. Prices for Canadian cattle were de- pressed early hot week -by the arrival together at Glasgow of several steam - era from Montreal, but they were firmer towards the end of the wesk. Capt.Sinclair,Gladstonian, has been elected in Ayrshire by a majority of 6. At the general election Mr Campbell. Liberal-ITnionist, was elected by a majority of 1,175 over Capt Sinclair. It is reported that as a consequence of the retirement from the Dominion Cabinet of Minister McLetan, who has been appointed Lieutenant -Gov- ernor of Nova Slotin, the Postmaster - Generalship will fls awarded to an Ontario man,