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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1900-5-31, Page 1MAY 31, 1900 NEWS Vol. 28. .N o, 47 .BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1900 W. H, KERR, Frog; New Advertisements, Local -3409, Ii irlr. Weal --R, Graham, Looal-Ohis Kelly. Loral -G. E, King. Puese loaf -Toe -Pose. Glove loot -Too POST. Strayed -Jacob Keller, Fresh lime-g,Al000k. Strayed -Alfred Button. Whisks -G. A. Deadman. Local -W. J. MoOraoken. Wool-Baeker & Venetone, This week-ilioKinnon & Co, Sealed tenders -Joe. R. Roy. Servant wanted -Mrs. Spencer. Bull for service -Angus Lamont. Cantle Balsam -Eureka Medicine Oo. Mislaid ,eke 111o1agworth. Mre. Oakley ie much better and to able to go around again. Allan Mitchel is book to hie poet of duty again after being laid up for ' Rev eral weeks. As the flow of milk ie gradually in. °reusing Mr. Pattereoo will soon have hie full foroe on. Mrs. H. Cumming ie very low at-pree• ant and very little hopes are eotertaiued- for her recovery.,' The members of St, Andrew's ahurob are cleaning up the yard around the church and 'reeking preparations for a Dement walk. One of our oittoaue het.z made az,. attempt to stopthe village " cattle from running on the road. Ile as well ae others have suffered considerable damage by cattle breaking into their lots. A number of our young people spent May 24th in Wingham while others went over to Fordwioh eporte. The eitirens at home put in the time by setting of firearaokere and ringing the town bell. Council meeting last Monday. Will. Savage is on the sick list. 50 cents pays for Ton Pon for the bal. Fines of I900. Geo. Mitchell took in the ('porta at Clinton last week. Mre, 0. E. Swingle bats returned to bet home in Volusia, N. Y. Mr. Roe, of Ilderton, was visiting hie sister, Meg, F. F. Freeman, Mr, Beattie, of Moorefield, is the new G. T. R. agent at Ethel. We weloome him. Next week Rev. Mr, Yelland will go to St. Mary's to attend the London Con. ferenoe. Quite a number of villager° took in the sports at Wingham, Fordwioh and other towns on the 241b. A number of our villagers attended the Sabbath Sohool Convention at Brne.. eels on Tuesday and enjoyed a good time. Alfred Hamilton, who ie well known here, le now at Malta, Montana, U.S. He is a well-to-do yonng man and de. serves to snowed. The young folk are talking about the excursion to Gaelyb Model Farm on Thursday, June 27th and there will likely be a good turn oat from this locality. The aonstrnotion of the woodshed at S. S. 9, was awarded to Peter Bishop 100 180.00. Geo. Bishop will level the grounds, reoeiving the sum of $7.00 for the work. Then improvemeota wilt put 'the eahool premises in good shape. Box Soorar..-A box eooial will be held Ma the grounds of the Town Hall, Ethel, under the anepioee of the Sans of Tem- pere.n0e, on the evening of Thursday, June 7th. Prooeede for the benefit of the India Famine fund. A good pro. gram of addree°ee, readings, recitation's and mesio will be given. Admission to grounds, eooial and program only 15o. A hearty and cordial weloome ie extended to all to eaeist in this philanthropic effort on the part of the Mende of Temperance. .Wool Wa�1ed I Highest cash price will be paid for any quantity of Wool, to be delivered at our store. Backer 84 Vanl.s tone Brussels. WOOL! WOOL ! The highest Cash Price paid for anyquantity �1 Y of Wool' delivered at mytore- - S house No. 1Brussels Also for ..rain of all kinds. b R. CRAHA Brussels. G, T, R. agent Smith and family left this week for Pinkerton where Mr. Smith baa charge of the station and Miss Srltith, who learned the telegraph operating with Mies Spenoe, will take charge of the G. N, W. telegraph whioh is in the °talion. We wish diem every 0000088. Lend k►rev y. Aaron Hulley lies now one more mem• bar in the family °irate. John Kann, who received snob a. severe OUP on the head, in his mill; some time ago, is now fully reoovered. Dennie Bros, delivered a fine horse the other day in Seaforth. The price re. oeived was $200. They have bought and sold over 50 euah borne within the Int 12 months. Not so bad- for ordinary Partnere, Mies Mary Ellen Rae and Mise Alice Dundee, while descending a steep dealiv Hy on their wheels a few evoningg ago, they oolllded and rolled over the embank, moot bob we are glad - to say that the young ladies were not hurt. The masons are at work building's wall for the addition Mr. McPherson is putting to hie barn, When completed it will be second " to none. Thos. Young, Josh. Dennison and others are making. extensive improvements iu their buildings this Summer. The Tea meeting at Bethel oharoh, on May 18th, was a decided success. The program aousieted of vocal seleotione by. W. H. and Mrs, Willis, of Seaforth; Misses Kinney, Crittenden, Dundee, Forbes and McEwen aodMenne. Pollard, Morrison and Rea. Will. Neal was the accompanist. 'Walton choir oontributed a chorus and Rev. Mr. Cranston gave an address. The pastor, Rev. A. C. Tiffin, oonepied the chair. Proceeds $8250. Ar, enjoyable time wee spent by all. Mies Mums Brown and J. P. Atkin• son, of Exeter, were united in %nice k at the residence of R. Gray, 14th line, Ma- Killop. Mr. Leverton, a Letter Day Saint Elder, from Bothwell, tied the knot. Full provision was made for the entertainment of the invited guests but their pleasure was marred by the out: eiders who treated all to a properly. good' serenade (?) Their instruments of torture were circular saws, mould boards, now belle, shotguns, borne, oto. The "bend" did not get the sum they first demanded but by following oft their stroke they "peed" en- ugh to owet" the crowd pretty well. tore('. Mice Jennie Hogg is able to be around again. The mumps are etill -prevalent on the lath eon. Will. Stewart, of Logan, was visiting on the 10th. 50 oente pays for Tom Poen' for the balance of 1900. Jae. Grant, 14th oon., will rebuild hie residence at once. John B. and Mrs. Smith, oon. 4, spent the 24th in Teeewaler. Mrs. A. E. Whiteside and eon of Guelph, are visiting at Mrs. Owen Smith's. Mrs. Geo. MoKay, loth oon., who has been so very ill, is improving in health we are glad to bear. Mrs. Alex. Simpson wee visiting, rele fives on the 3 d lice fn company with her little daughter. A wedding is on the tapis for next. Wednesday. The union will be between the 5th and•8th cons. Mre. Andrew Turnbull, 15th oon., was visiting her daughter who is teaching at Drayton, last week. A. H. Rogere and Will. Bryans spent a few deyo at Seaforth last week attending the Teaohere' Convention. Robe. Strachan bas not been enjoying good health for some time, and mons going toGoderiob to consult a specialist. Dan. L. Straohan, of Kinoardine, spent. the 241h under the parental roof. He re. turned on Tuesday to continue his studies there. Connolly .& Curtain will coon have the Frazer dram completed. Tbey deserve credit for the way they have pushed the contract through. David Mutate and wife, of Port Huron,lbliobigan is vi itin at B. e " , g Lan 's5th oon. Mrs. Meriole and Mre. Lang's, Lang are sisters. A large number of our 'sports will at. tend the mash talked of oiroue iu Wing - ham on June 5th. We hope their bright- est expeotati0na will be amply realized. A. D. and Mee. Mo0oah and son, of Kincardine, spent a few days visiting at John SOraohan'a. After visiting a few of Mrs. Mo0ooh'e old friends they returned to rheic home near Pine River. Robert Bell, 8rd con., who went to Iron Bridge, Algoma, has taken aposition es foremanat one of the Dopper mines opening up there. He will probably spend the Doming Summer. in Algoma, Last week Amos Smith, let oon., sold four thorn' brads to James Cowan, of Seaforth, for Hector Gowan and P. D. Fuller, of Sutherland, Iowa, who own a ranch. $150 was paid Mr. Smith for a oow and oalf end 100 apiece for two yearling heifers. Ile still has 20 in his herd. Mies Jennie MoNeil, daughter of L. McNeil of the 14th none hag been ap• pointed eminent teacher, by the Presby• Wien W. F. M. S. to go to Attoeenbt, B. C., where she will be assooieted with Rev. Mr. Bassett in missionary work. She will receive a salary of $400 per annum. Mise McNeil should do wall and will no doubt euooeod admirably. She purposee leaving for the West about the 20th of Jene, rim -What .proved to be a serious fire broke out Monday of last week about 1 o'clock in the boarding hones in con- nection with the Quoringeseer saw mill, 10th con., and Itept by Mr. Noble. The fire was first notidedon Olio roof of the kitchenwhere it is supposed a spent from the mill had started it and although all the mill hands were immediately on the some and a great number of farmers also, nothing could be done to save the house owing to the strong wind that wee blowing. Moat of the furniture was got 000 through Oho untiring efforts of those proaent.. Mr. Qitoringeaser nearly lost hie driving shad by the same fire. He intends rebuilding the house right away. Geo, W. Malay, who has been laid up with sore eyes for some time ie able to be around again we are pleased to Onto. Washing ahem is the favorite halfday oo0hpation of the formers now as may be seen by the snowy ooete of the animate. A garden party will be held in conneo. tion with MoNaugbt's Sunday Sohool on Juno 12th. A baseball matoh, between the young ladies of the Boundary and 14th 000. of Elma, will be one of the feetnrea as well ao other games. A.Pio ,ole will be held in oenneotioo with Rothe' Sabbath Sebool, lOtli oon,, in David Liviogebou's grove on Friday, June lath. A good program it; being arranged. Games, springs, &o., are to be provided and a Bowl time 10 expected. ll0Orm ezere-As may be seen by notice olsewheto in this issue, the marriage bow was neatly tied at the home of Robt. Habkirk, of Neepawa, Man., on April 10th, by Rev. R. Patterson, M. A., be• tweet' Dr. A, G. Hoplrioe, inetruotor in animal husbandry, University of Wis. oonaio, Madison, Wie., U. 'S., and Mies Jean Scott Habkirk, a. former resident of the 9th oon„ Grey. The beet wiohae of old time friends will be extended to Mrs, Hopkins and her husband. MATniatoNi0L.-Wedneedety evening of last week W. A. Kreuter and Mies In bel, eldest daughter of James Mo• Donald, the well known Committer of this township, were uuited in marriage at the residence of the bride's parents, in the preemie(' of a gathering of relatives and !donde. Rev. D. B. MoRae, of Oranbrook, performed the ceremony. An elegant (upper wee served to whioh all did ample justice. The wedding pree• ante were numerous, valuable and useful. Mr. and Mee. Kreuter bogiu married life with the best wishes of a large circle of friends among whom TRE POST count( itself. •� 4 al in. rite. Wm. Forrestie home from Algoma. Dave Johnston went to Manchester on Geo. W, Turvey raised a driving shed on Monday of last week. the 24th. The stonework at John Clegg's barn is about completed, David Ramsay spent a couple of days in Toronto last week. Wm. J. Johnston and wife are visiting relatives and friends at Goderioh. Mies Aggie Smillie, of Harrietou High Sohool, was home for a few days loot week. John Hunter, 7th line, raised a new driving shed on Wednesday of last week. Misses Lizzie and Annie Bryan and brother, John, spent Sunday at Allan. Ramsay's, Mrs. W. Davidson, of Balmore, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mo.. Very of the 2nd. Geo. Garneee is borne from London where he has been spending the past couple of months. We are sorry to say a good deal of Fall wheat is hardly worth leaving and some has been plowed up. Mrs. S. Paul and Miss A lie are visit- ing friends at Forest. They expect to spend a month there. Sam. MoOall, of Toronto, and A. I. McCall, of Chatham, spent the 24th at Alex. Mudall'e, 7 O line. A. large number of our Morris people tools in, the sports at Wingham on the 24th and report a good time. The °on ioil met ou Monday, 28th, as Court of Revision and other business. A good atteudanoe was present. Rev. Mr. Goffin, of Wingham, will preaub at Johnston'(, Ebenezer and Blue. vale iu tile- order named, on Sabbath next.. John and Mies Rebecca Whiteford, of Exeter, who have been visiting friends in Morrie and Grey for the last week or so, returnee home this week, Jae. I7, Cook goes to the Soo on Thurs. day of this week where he has a good situation, We wish him every moues in his new plane of employment. James A. Moore, 8th line, like a good farmer should, is keeping itis buildings ingood repair and hauled home red cedar ebingles this week for a new roof on his barn. A T.Cole 7th line n has nrohased a thorn, bred Yorkshire hog from the herd of Jas. Russell Coburg,Ont. The an- imal is a fine one. We wish Mr. Cole oncoses in hie enterprise. • Mrs, Jobe Johnston returned home this week after spending a temple of weeks with her parents near Kiooardine. She wee away attending the fuoerat of her sister. Morrie Sabbath schools were fairly well represented at the Sabbath school convention at Brunets on Tuesday of thio week. The delegates speak very warmly of the weloome they received. May 23rd, "Empire Day," was cele• blurted in right royal style in S. S. No. 10. Quite a number of, the people in the section were there and a very good pro. gram was given negating of speeches, singing, readings and reoltatione. W. B. Bryans, teaoher, deserves praise for his work. OA 9mts To Tt2>. I"Ro T. -Thio ear's N N y examfnationo at the Pennsylvania Col. lege of Dental Surgery, Philadelphia, made a very favorable showing for the Canadian boys. Of the thirty Oanadians present at the collage not one failed in their examinations. From this district the graduates are; Ben. F. Anderson, Belgrave ; F. M. Oepear, Wingham ; W. R, Ards, Bluevale. 'Prof. W. J. Roe, of Morrie, now the Professor of Surgery in the Peneylvania Dental College, is one of the most valuable additions to the faculty of the college, Never before have the atudonto had a more able inetrnotor in Baoteriaology, Pathology and oral Sur - gory. Ao a mark of appreciation of his servioea, Dr. Roe received a beautiful bunch 0f rosea, decorated with the college colors, from the members of the gradu- ating clean. Dr, Roe has every prospect of becoming one of the leading surgecna of Philadelphia. They reoolved the degree of D. D. S. on flay 2nd, The dwelling of Elisha Newton at deo Arden was burned and two of his da gh• tete, aged 6 col 8 years, lost ,their lives. The, rest of the family had a narrow e0. cape, Sabbath School Woken. s0 Ninth Annual Convention of Brussels District S. S. Association. Tuesday of this week the ninth annual meeting of Brussels Sabbath Sohool Association weft convened in 1Vfelvillo ohuroh, 13. Gerry, President, in the chair. The opening hymn was "Dome, let no join our cheerful songs, &o.,' and Rev. Jno. Rose, B. A., led in prayer. A few words of welcome were spoken by the President and the session was set fully agoing with a good attendance. "Tho aim of the Sabbath Sohool," was the first topic) introduced by Robt, Mo. Kay, of Ethel. He handled the subject very practically. The aim should be (1) Organization ; (2) Order ; (3) Thorough. near ; (4) Variety; (5) Imprea0iveneae by showing Christ as the example ; (6) Aim at Love, as it is the winning power as well as the restraining influence ; (7) Aim at conversion as this should be the aim of every S. S. worker. "All hail the power of Jesus' name," was heartily sung. "What may the teacher be as an ex• ample to the olaes ?" was introduced by Miss Botz, Teacher may be (1) An Inspiration. Striving after something better, having an ideal. Being an example of all that' is pure and noble, and pointing to the Good Master. (2) An Example. The teacher must be consistent in life and thereby set before his pupils example of both preoept and practice. (3) An example of Promptness ; (4) Kind and courteous, with a friendly greeting for pupils and other workers. .9. warm hand olasp is a good way to reach the pupil's heart. (5) Be Thorough. Scholars are quick-witted and soon size up the teaoher, Be familiar with the lesson and by all means be a Christian in deed and in troth. The paper was an excellent one. "Work for the night is coming," waa sung and the second part of the topio "What may the teaoher be as to the Discipline of the oleos ?" was allotted to Mrs. N. M. Richardson. Ability to train others depends on our adaptability to training. Service is the mark and measure of men. Must have love, pati- ence and thoroughness. The little magio word Love the solution and key note of the work. This is the first and great motive in dieoiplioing the class. Our heart must be right. It must be cultivated. Be a worthy example before the class by living consistently and living in the faith of those who are their pupils, as character is being indellibly impressed. Our classes must be moulded. We must adapt ourselves to the surroundings and life of our pupils. Not our place to break the child's will but to govern and control it. The inability to 000 the right is some- times the cause of insubordination. Make Truth attractive. Develop self aotivity and thereby self-control. There is enjoyment in personal effort to the pupil. Draw out Oho pupils. Keep order without•oaying anything about it. Give them our best thought and our best effort. Mrs. Richardson's paper was well worth hearing. "What may the Teacher be as an imparter of Knowledge ?" was Mr. Cranston's theme whioh was cleverly handled. The teacher is God's instru- ment and we must look to Him for de- velopment. Got the best books, the best means, looking to our own and pupil's edification. Look to God's Holy Spirit to direot us in our choice of best influence. Strong in life, oharaoter and spirit. We must first receive before we oan give. Christ is the fountain, Christ is the foundation, no other means will suffice. Don't starve our religious and intellec- tual faculties but seek the best reading so as to quicken our powers. Our Bible study should not leek earnestness and endeavor. We must have a working knowledge of God's Word, to show sinto Holy man and reveal the Ghost. Teach the history and geography but don't forget that part of awakening the heart. Use all means possible in the study of the lesson. This will give life to our thoughts and teachings. Review gg g the nratical points after lesson is taught t 'n he mind of pthereby impressing them on t n nils. a must show a believe the Truth and exhibit it as did the Saviour. Don't get discouraged if results are not what we desire. Truth's errand is a successful one. Let God and His Truth keep us alive. God is abroad on His mission of recovery. Let us so set forth the Truth that it will win. Show them that God has a place for the pupils in Hie plan. Let us meet with God in secret and with Rig command go forth to do the best work in our power for the extension of Rio Kingdom. Rev. -Mr. Cranston offered many thoughts that will stand careful oonsideration and practice. Mrs. A. W. Humphries, of Park Hill, a well known primary' worker, taught next Sabbath's lesson on "The twelve sent forth," to a plass of little folk. By object lesson, blackboard illustration, &o., she made the lesson quite plain and easy. The adults manifested no small interest in the lesson. Meyers. Oober, Gardiner, Cameron, MoArthur and Strachan were appointed a Nominating Committee after which the profitable morning session wag concluded by the Benediotion. TEE AFTERNOON SESSION Opened with singing "Nearer my God to Thee,' and prayer by Mr. Oran'sten. Report of Nominating Committee was read and adopted, es follows : President, P. Ritchie ; Vice President, Robb. McKay ; Sec. -Trees., W. H, Kerr ; Direotoes, A. Gardiner, Wm. Cam. non, Jas. Straohan, W. Hunter and A. M. McKay. Mr. Bitohio took the chair and spoke a fow congratulatory words es to the and. vicious manner in whioh the Convention had opened ; the success of Sabbath Sohool work wasreferred to and the pest pointed out as an incentive for bettor W work in the Limo to come. e are here to take conned end soak best means in the promotion of the work in theDistrict, Pre t1tanireil the audience for the honor done him, G, 1. Blair introduced the topic "How may an oflioiont training of future work ere be parried on in the S. S." The question of efticienoyin teachers hats nob made .the progrees it should and bettor work would have been done had greeter attention been given. Personal lime.- 1 - the first requisite, Such as tact, example, &c. As oonebituted offioient needing in S. S. for teachers is next to impassible. The young people most bo trained to ao- quire and also impart knowledge. Teach. ere often preach instead of teach. Some ahem the plan of teething a lesson in advance of the Sabbath to an adult elan presumably to supply teachers. Methods rather than facts would be necessarily taught. A regularly trained religious instructor for teachers and youth ifs an essential and may be a probability. There must bo volunteer service on the part of those to be instructed. Let pupils occasionally teach the class they belong to in the presonoe of the teacher, As this topic applies to officers, future workers should have an opportunity of acquainting themselves with the duties of the office. Mr. Bleir'e topic was an im. portant one. .13. Gerry, Rev. J. Holmes, G. Eaaom and W. H. Kerr took part in the discus- sion. Among the points advanced were : -The teachers meeting properly con- ducted is a helper. A deeper sense of responsibility for personal work. Nor- mal classes aro valuable adjuncts. The right use of helps available. Let pupils write essays on S. S. lessons. "How should the Bible be taught in the S. S." was Rev, A. C: TiSOn's subject. It is the Bible itself that is to be taught and used, rather than the helps, some- times used. Teachers should be convert. ed to God and thoroughly consecrated to the work. Intelligent workers are want. ed, as piety is not all that is required. We must be zealous in our labor with those who are tender and easily moulded. The Saviour sets us a most worthy example along these lines. We should teach devoutly andprayerfully, looking to the Great Teacher for the preparation. The spirit of reverence should mark our teaching. Earnestness should be a lead. ing characteristic of our effort. Make the teaching interesting by illustration •, by question and answer ; by personal appeal ; intelligent as to a general know- ledge or information, with specific and definite understanding, give'the historical and geographical setting but don't stop with that but apply the spiritual truths ; regularity and connected instruction re. lacing to past lessons ; a brief yet definite reviewing up of the lesson is essential. Citizenship, Biography, Temperance, Sabbath Observance, Titbing. the plan of Salvation, &o., should be dealt with and thereby perhaps find an antrance to the hearts of those who are committed to our care. A comprehensive view of the Bible may be acquired by our oens0ant and prayerful study. The Bible should be used as a rule of conduct. It is God's law book. Have an aim and prepare with the view of aiding the pupil. The topio was well presented and was disousoed by Rev. Mr. Holmes, Mr. Blair, Mr, Gerry, Mr. Grigg, Rev. Mr. Ross, the President and Rev. R. Paul. No subjoot on the program is of greater importanoe than that introduced by Rev. Mr. Oaten, of Belgrave, "What shall the parent do with his children on Sabbath afternoon 1" The responsibility of the parent is tremendous. He should take the children to Sabbath Sohool. Every parent should constitute themselves a 'Look•ont Committee" and see that they are at the S. S. The father who com- mands the home is almost a forgotten quantity. Parente must command their households. The child must be control- led on Monday as well es on Snuday. See that the child is in S. S. and the best way is for the father to attend the bef re the c eohool. Keen the lesson o hild in the home during the week so that an interest will be manifested in the Truth. The best equipment for life should be the aim of every parent. The principles of righteousness should be instilled. What about Sabbath observance and Sabbath afternoon reading ? Thos. Straohan, A. Gardiner, G. F. Blair, Rev. Holmes and Rev. R. Paul, joined in discussion of the subject, the following points being elicited :-Not natural to bo religions hence the S. S. is designed to aid in this ino0ttuoOion. Parente cannot afford to be careless in the example they set before their children. Everybody wants their children to grow up religious but often do not interest themselves in the good work. The re- ponelbility should rest on both fattier and mother. Children should be versed in God's word. Parente should be com- panionable with their ohildren The roper olosiug of the Sabbath day is a point that should tot be overlooked. Boys and girls congregating together is not always a good training school. Turn the tea and toba000 money into the pun. ohne of good literature and tingle. Very few parents attend S. S. The Home Department of the S. S. is made a great blessing to the family. 4)5 of the people should go to S. S. and the limit should not have been reached until 70 years ere attained. Horses too tired to draw the family carriage to ohuroh. Mrs. Humphries gave an address on Primary S. S. Work. This work is lay- lug ay•ing the foundation of character in the training of heart, head and feet. The primary teacher is tate greatest faotor in the moulding of character. Diligent preparation implies (1) Earnest donation, tion to the work ; (2)) Belief in early con- version ; (8) Kuowlollge of the book we teach. There are many doors to the child mind such ae a ohalk talk, not necessarily elaborate but representing to the child mina agent deal of r lit g>, oa y, Children have ears as well ao eyes but wo want to roach the heart eye. Have faith in what we 000,011 and with a hoart fall of love. Christ is the great Teacher of ethics, Object lessons meet be used with one s0 es to only be the manta to bettor thoughts. After the collootion was taken Rev, Helmets diomissed the congregation, EVENING 0000000. The church was well filled at the even. Ing mooting when at 7.45 o'clock, Preei• dent Ritchie announced the opening h me, "Bringing in rho sheaves,' after whiah Rev. 13. MoOrao of Oranbrook offered prayer. A tine anthem, "Crown Rim Lord of All," wee reudored by the ohuroh choir. The first speaker was Rev. Mr, Holmes, pastor of Methodist ohuroh, Brussels, whose subject was"The influence of the S. S. in the formation of oharaoter." After an introductory, explanatory of what ohmmeter is, he developed the after part of the topic ae to the part the Sala. bath school plays in oltaraoter training. The S. S. affords the golden opportunity to mould character. Whyso much in. difference on the part of thparent? The atmosphere of the S. S. bears blessedly on the formation of ohmmeter.The l3. S. is still emphatic as to old truths, and gives moral stamina. It is teaching the Golden Rule, as well as Courage, Mag- nanimity, the spirit of Honesty and Integrity. The S. S. is oreeting noble ideals. Personal example on the part of the teacher is 0 great power for good. The patient devotion of the teacher tells for God. Reposed confidence in child• hood is a winning factor. S. S. libraries compare favourably with the best as do our oonnexional papers, Have faith in the ingraf bed Word. Cultivate in their hearts a relish for salvation. The char- acter of Christ needs to be constantly kept before us. The address was worthy of the close attention it received. Anthem by the choir "Praise the Lord:' Rev. Mr. Filer, of Walton, who kindly took the place of Rev. Mr. Hardie, of Listowel, who was unable to be present owing to aooident, dealt with the theme, "The S. S. and Sabbath Observance." As we think of the S. S. and the great movements in the world it would be dfffl• cult for as to imagine that the Sohool was not interested. The school is a door of opportunity and we should use it in inculcating principles that will be lasting. That the Sabbath fs deseorated none will deny and that this is a growing evil is apparent. oanadianSabbaths are spoken of the world over but there is digression and the Chrietiao conscience is dulled. No Sunday newspapers published in this Dominion, but although not a calamity howler or pessimist we need to look out. Let us awake to plane our protestand labors agoblet the encroachments on our Christian liberties. As we see national evils, entrenched behind laws, let us assert ourselves and be vigilant in duty doing. Sabbath desecration ie the des- troyer of Christian privilege. It is the foe to all good Government, as it would thwart the principles of Jeans Christ. The atheistic standard says the voice of the people should be the foundation ; the deist says while there may be a God we are not to take Him but rather the law of Nature as the Standard ; the Christian standard pointe out the law of God as the only rule to regulate our laws. If we seoularize the Sabbath we are des- troying so much of the foundation of our national strnoture. It is aloe to personal liberty. If we did not countenance and patronize those things that secularize the Sabbath we would do much in proving that Christian influence and notion amounts to more then Christian senti- ment. Christian men and women must right these wrongs. The S. S. will tell in the settlement of these great questions. This is so as the S. S. appears in merry places to supplant rather than sup- plement the instruction of the home. Just as the boys and girls are instructed in our S. S. so shall they be strong in striving for the righteousness of law and order. Anthem, "Lift up your hearts," was heartily reudored and after a couple of announcements and a vote of thanks Mile very suooessful couvention waa concluded by Rev. Mr. Anderson, of Wroxeter, pro. flouncing he Benediction. amg t e OON0E0TION NOTES. The colleotiono totalled 15,11,-I0 ad- dition to the resident ministers there were in attendance Reeds. Messrs, Yel- land, of Ethel ; McRae, of Cranbrook ; Tiffin, Filer and Cranston, of Walton ; Oaten, of Belgrave ; and Anderson, of Wroxeter. Mise Jessie M Lauoblin ren- dered goad service se ot1 aniat at the forenoon and afternoon sessions. -Out• eiders are eurprioed at the representative attendance at our District Convention. - The Billeting Committee -Rev. R. Paul, Mina Teonie Sinclair and Miss Sarah Forbes, have their work down to a ninety and provided for the 75 delegates end other visitors most oatiefaotorily.-Mol. ville ohoir anthems was a pleasing feature of the evening gathering. -Mea. Hum- phries is a moat euocesefnl Primary teaoher at home es well as an able dem- onstrator of the work abroad.s he was well pleased with her visit to Brussels and many complimentary words were spoken by the delegates of the lesson she taught and address given. -$10.00 will be forwarded by the Brueoels District S. S. Asso. to the Provincial S. S. Association funds. -Rev. Mr. Filer is worthy of the thanks of the Executive for his ready response in taking Rev, Mr. Hardie's plaoe,-The papers read and addresses given were rather the best, as a whole, yet presented at our convention. -B. Gerry, the retiring President, hes been engaged in Sabbath Sohnol work fu Bette. eels for nearly 43 years andis yet enthusi- aatio init,-President Bitable is the Sup. eriutondent of the Union School meeting in Shine's school house. He is a faith- ful worker, -Some of those attending the Convention had 10 miles to drive after the evening meeting, -Mico Brook's topic was tot taken up as the morning session was filled without it. F. P. Bootoller, of 130110 river, had a narrow eaoepe from burning to death. Hie house naught fire while he woo lying sink in bed, and senile of the neighboro resoaod him before the walla fell in, Uluevstata.. See page b for addibienal lileevalo newo, Mrs, Sanderson, of Toronto, it; vioitittg in the village. Mico Lillie Rogers spent Sunday with her uncle' in Balmore. Rev. D. Rogers will go to conference' at St, Mary's next week. Mee. Lowry, Wroxeter, is visiting her daughter, Wire. (Rev.) Bogue. Rev. D, Rogers exchanged pulpits with Rev. Mr. Lake, of Wroxeter, last Sabbath. Robt. and Mrs. King and little deuah• ter, and Mists Etta Semite, of Goderith, are visiting in the village. Mies Jennie Diament, of Toronto, came to Bluevale last Monday night to spend the Summer months at her home. Misses Lillie Patterson, Jennie Gan- nett and Laura Roby, of Wingham, vie• ited friends in Bluevale over Sunday,' . Mr. and Mrs. Watt, of this village, were at Brussels on Tuesday attendiog the District Seedily School -Convention. Mackenzie Messer has paeeed the recent final examination at the Sohool of Pharr. maoy, Toronto. He is at presentm enjoy• ing a holiday at home. Congratulations. The financial report of the Bluevale circuit was published promptly; at the olose of the finanolal year in May. It Ie a very creditable one and the printer's work is exquloite, We glean the follow- ing figures :-Missionary food, $134.69 ; Superanaation, 542.00 ; treatise board, $171.98 ; 200h Century Fund, $222.25, and each of the oonnesional fund ehowo an lnnrease. The Qaarterly Board receipts are $705.00. Thos. Jewett repro. seated the circuit at the Dietriot meeting and ie the appointed delegate to Confer- ence. 'CV tyLl ton. Communion in Dun's church Next Sab- bath. The "24th" passed off very quietly in town Mies Maggie McDonald is home from Toronto. L. McDonald ie leaving hie residence re -painted. Gurdon Party at D. MoOuaig's Friday evening of next week. Garden party will be held at the Par. nonage ou the evening of June 19th. W. H. Sholdioe and family spent a few days visiting friends at Paisley. Rev. 0. M. Filer's subject for next Sabbath evening will be "Before Herod." Mr. and Mrs. Dill and Mies Jennie McDonald, of Seaforth, were in Walton last week, Several of our residents will take in the plc -nip at S. S. 110. 2, Gray, Friday afternoon of this week. The main attraction will be the Oranbrook-Walton'-: football match. The two Presbyterian and Methodist Sabbath schools were represented at the Sabbath eohool Convention in Brussels last Tuesday. Rev. Mosses. Tiffin, Oraneton and Filer gave addressee. Messrs. Humphries & Son have the atone foundation ready for their new store. The treweliee are dug for the walls of the proposed A. 0. U. W. Hall and the masons will soon be at work. Rev. 0. M. Filer hap returned from a two weeks' trip to Galt and Niagara. He will continue the, series of evening - sermons on "From Gethsemane to Cal- vary with Jesus," the subject last Sabbath being "The Field of Blood." Died on the 15th of April teat, after a short illness, William Smillie, in the seventy-eighth year of his are. He was a tenant farmer in the parish of Ruth - well, Dumfriesbire, Scotland, and only brother of James Smillie, 18th oon., Grey. Fordvvicoh. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY -OELEDRATroN.-Her Majesty's Birthday was loyally oelebrat. ed in this place. Flags, bunting and evergreens deoked the village and there was a large attendance of visitors. The performanoe was opened with a Cali. thnmpiao procession, headed by the Palmerston Brass Band. Next Dame the bicycle mon whioh were won ao follows : -Open race, Henry George and Jno. Wright ; amateur, Alex, Young - and Fred Booker • boys's' race Jae Brown and W. SBartt • slow ram80 yds., 4 entries, B. Lore(' wag the only one to finish An adjournment as then made i j w for dinner after whioh the foot ball con- test between Fordwioh and Brussels teams was announced. The former had help from both Listowel and Harriaton but the hour's game was praotiaally a tie, a diepnte arising aa to whether a goal credited to the home team was kinked before the referee's whistle blew annouooing the oonolueion of the match. The referee gave decision to Fordwioh. Teams lined up as follows :- 8099081,0 o01mMOH Kerr Goal Pearson Sample). R L Cook Popper Barks Atwitter1 (1 S1 Stuart Irwin F i hacks i Dowling Ferguson 1 l Downey. Lowry Centre Bamford Rooke............... 1 L Rr f ....... Wilson Kendall 11 1 R 0 Cook ThomsonWaters .H R amilton t W Mahood I J l The game wee a hot one throughout but the email grounds interfered with good play. Mr. Moll:enzie, of Hanrioton, was the referee. The event of the day was expeobed to be a base ball contest between Harrietou and Guelph base ball nines but the latter failed to materialize. There was a series of athletio eporOo whioh re- sulted as follows :-400 yd. foot race, J. Honderoon and W. Dynes ; boys raoe, le. Terry and R. J. MOLauohlin ; 3 -legged race, Brinker and Dynes, and Ward and Burnett ; 8 standing jumps, A, Brinker and B. Lorex ; standing jump, J. Bob. erteon end A. Hutohison ; running jump, J. Henderson and J. Robinson ; hop, step and jump, A. Brinker and J. Robin. eon : B. Lore(' took let in two jumps for boys with Geo, Spence and W. Parker 2nd re0peotively. A comma in the Balt and an entertainment in the 'Methodist ohuroh brought the day's doings to a eco. aoeafal conolneion, The gate receipts totalled over $100 in the afternoon. Co. Oounoillor Cookw as the chairman of the Pr orto and Angus MoOurilSweeney. almerston Band acquitted tttOmeolve well, Good meals were carved at Oho hotel,