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The Brussels Post, 1898-6-17, Page 44 FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1898. LONDON CONFERENCE. METHODIST CHURCH (Continued from last week,) Chatham, June 7th.—Monday evening 5550100 was devoted to missions. Rev. S. J. Allim and Win, Bowman represeubed the general society ; Mrs, MaMiehau the W. M. S„ and Rev. P. E. Itfalott the Students' forward movetnsut. Mr. Mal. tett explained the origin of the movement among the student volunteers, traced its growth, and explained that if the purpose was a000mplisbed, $80,000 annually would be sent orb, and each district would be represented. Thirty districts are already thus organized. The pastors' oo•oporation was earnestly requested. Rev. Mr. Abliu showed (1) that Christi• anity produces the highest hype of man- hood, and produced him in any nation- ; (2) that the Bible is the Book of God, proved by the crucible of human experience ; (8) the oivilization of the world and its material progress, depeuds, not on other proposed plans, but ou the labors of Christian missionaries, as proved wherever the Bible holds sway ; (4) our relation to this problem is a re. arrangement of our home work, and the Bending of more men to the foreign held. Mrs. MoMiehan'e report showed that $85,000 had been raised in the past year, over $1,300 increase. The Students' Movement have detracted from the Mite sign Band and a re.arraugement of the work le desired. A pleasing resume of their work was given. Mr. Bowman's address took the form of a hearty resolu- tion of thanks to the W. M. Society and recommeudod the publication of a con. densed report in the Conference minutes. This was carried, The memorial service was resumed yesterday morning immediately after the reading of the minutes. It occupied two )tours of the morning session. Many feeling tributes were paid the fathers of the Methodist church, through whose un. tiring zeal in the early days, our present peace and stability were attained, Dr. Sanderson's character and noble work were espeoially noted. Rev, A. C. Courtice, B. D., editor of the Christian Guardian, made a plea for the free transport of Canadian news. papers, and ably presented the claims of this organ of the church. The Guardian has almost doubled its circulation eb the reduced rate. Rev, J. W. Baird was ap- pointed reporter for the Guardian for this Conference. The Conference went into electoral colleges for the election of General Cou- ference delegates. Nineteen ministers and nineteen laymen are the members allowed, there being 289 ministerial mem. bers. The Statistical Committee reported, showing an increase in all funds except lag sustentation and Conference W. M. S. The membership increase is 515. The sustentation fund committee's re- port was also received. , Conference adjourned at 12. At the afternoon session variots other committees reported. The temperance committee condemned the Canadian to. hence growing industry. The Sabbath Observance committee condemned the selling of cigars and beverages at camp meetings and other gatherings on the Sabbath. The Superannuation Fund treasurer reported all arrears made and all demands fully met, The total amount paid by ministers during the year is 54,995, and by oireuits, $8,025. Rev. Mr. Cobblediok was reappointed treasurer. The President was made the reoipienb of a nicely framed group of the ordin- ation class by Revs. W. A. Smith, B. D., and J. W. Hibbert. To this he made a suitable reply. A memorial to extend the term bo four years provoked much discussion. It finally prevailed and was passed ou to thenGe era 1 Conference. The result of the ballot for minis. terial delegates resulted in the election of W. Rigsby, Dr. Williams, S. Bond, Dr. Hannon, J. R. Gundy, Dr. Willough- by, Geo, Jackson; J. Wilson, G. W. Hen- derson, A. L. Russell, J, Edge, J. Living- stone, T. T. George, Joseph Philp, E. M. Baker, B. Clement, J. W. Holmes, C. T. Scott, Dr. Anbliff. Reserves, Dr. Ayles- worth, W, J. Ford and A. Cunningham. Laymen—J. W. Wetterwortlh, J. Mo. Cormiok, Wm, Bowman, W. H. Kerr, Joynt, Ferguson, Rice, Gray, Proctor, Shepley, Sullivan, G. E. Naylor, Carling, Ifoplrina, F. Leeson, McKitriok, T. B. Sbillington, H. E. Houston, M. Braith- waite. Reserves, A. 0, Crosby, E, Hunt and Geo. Acheson. June 5th.—When the London Confer- ence resumed at 9 a. in. a complimentary resolution was tendered the ex•President for his excellent ordination eermon. On motion ministers changing their charges this year become responsible to their new congregations the first Sunday in July. Dr. Saunders, late of Montreal Confer. mute, and Rev. Mr. Mahan, late of To. ronto Conference, were welcomed and made short addresses. The Conference Committee reported, and much discus- sion ensued, The third ballot resulted in the eleobion of C. T. Scott, B. A., J, R. Gundy, Jasper Wilson, M. A„ A. L. Russel, M. A. Jas, Hannon, D, D., S. Bond, A. Rigsby, C. W. Brown, 33. D., J. W, Holmes, M. A., Joseph Philip, B. h lege called forth a hearty resolution of thanks, Dr. Dyer's report of Albert college was presented by Rev. Mee 13eker. The Couferenee pledged its support to this institution. Prof. Warner and Dr. Williams appeared on behalf of Alma College. , The growing success of this institution was narked. Wiping off the tioathag debt of $15,000 le the present el. fort. About $1,500 were in afewmi.uutes pledged. Rev, W. W. Shepherd showed the healthy state of Mount Elgin Insti- tute, One hundred atudeuto are in ab. boudence, This is one of the most graft. lying annual reports. General Confer. enoe Memorial and Epworth League Committees reported. The Conference will also support the Prisoners' Aid As. sociation. The Conference memorial eervic0 was then ordered, Impreeeive and fitting tributes were paid to the ministers of the church who have died during the year. The death reline called recorded the tames of Revs. Geo. R. Sanderson, D. D., John G. Laird, James Gundy, John L. Ksrr, John Welker, Walton Preston, The Chairman, on behalf of the Con. ference, presented Rev. H. W. Crews, B. A., with a purse as a token of their appreciation and gratitude for his servi. me as Couferenee Postnhaeter. Rev; Mr. Crews accepted the gift in a brief address closing by presenting a motion regulating the billeting of members, the billeting fee for members in private houses bo be $2 ; in hotels $8 ; superannuated minis- ters to be exempted from such fees ; ministers who made private arrange. ments to notify the committee of such arrangements. The motion carried. The Conference that proceeded to dis- cuss the question of receiving young men. Rev. Henry Irvine moved, seconded by Rev. A. Cunningham that no young men be received on probation this year. This motion was lost. An amendment that the young men be placed on the reserve list at the disposal of the Chairmen of districts was carried. The report of the Temperance commit, tee was read. It advised that Revs. W. McDonagh, T. R. McNair, Messrs. W. H. Bowman and W. R. Kerr be a dele gation to the meeting of the Dominion Alliance. The report also compliment. cd the W. C. T. U. upon its work and condemned the development of the to bacco industry in Oanede, saying no Methodist should engage in it. The re. port was adopted. Conference then de. oidecl that the Board of Examiners be composed wholly of college professore. The names of four places were sub. witted for next Conference, viz., Windsor, St. Thomas, Goderich and St. Marys. After the election of cbefrmen, the business being completed, Conference adjourned to meet the first Friday in aline next, the ministerial sessiou to meet two days before, Huron County Council. [Continued from first page.] ERmAT. Council met pursuant to adjournment, 10 a. m., the Warden in the chair and members all present. Minutes of Thurs. day's meeting read and adopted. The Connell on motion adjourned to meet again at 2 p. m. 2 r. el. The Council resumed according to motion of adjournment, the Warden pre. siding. The report of the equalization committee was read and Council went in. to committee, Mr. Hays in the chair. The committee rose and reported that the report be amended by raising the as• sessment of the township of MoRillop 5100, and the report as amended was adopted. Report of Road and Bridge commiitee was read,passed through com- mittee and adopted. Report of Exeoutive committee was read,passed through cora. mittee and adopted. Report of Special committee read, went to committee of the whole, mud was then adopted in council, Report of Finance committee was read from clause 88, 43, referred to oommittee of the whole and adopted in council. A statement read by the clerk, showing that the appropriations to the several m Collegiate Institutes were satin• factory was ordered to be filed, On motion of Messrs. McLean and Rollins, the Council adjourned to meet at 8 p. m, 8 e. at. The Council assembled according to adjournment, the Warden in the chair. Report of County property committee read, Connell resolved iteelf into oonl. mittee of the whole. Committee rose and reported that °latae 2 be amended by adding the words, including all plum. bing and other works counseled there. with, after the word jail in second line, and the clause extended to read, and the Warden to have the work proceeded with at once. That the words under the supervision of Councillors of No. 1, be added to clause 5. In elauee 0, that the words, the work be done, but we leave it for your consideration, be struck out, The report as amended, was adopted. The balance of Finance committee's re- port was read and adopted. Oa motion of Councillors Torrance and Holt, the clerk was directed to notify the clerks of the several municipalities of the Counby to levy the tate for the County and to send statement of the amount so levied, not later than December 1st, 1808. On motion of Councillors Snail and J. B. Merman, the engineer was directed to see hat people who had dumped refuse tin a the embankment near the Clinton ridge remove the same, and in default rosecute them. Motions were made to old next session of Council in Hensall, eaforth and Goderich, the final vote be. a favor of the County town, The Conn. ilthen adjourned to meet in Goderich n the first Tuesday in December. A., as members of the Conference Board of examiners. A further list of mentors. els was presented, and many of the for• mer wore dealt with in the report of ° Conference commitbees, o The following reeolations were for- warded to the General Conference to deal with: ---A central examining board G for probationers and candidates, to esoure uniformity of examinations ; a uniform a prion for horse keep of 575 ; an increase e in number of stewards on large 01050115 ' limiting °legibility to Chairmanship of 0 distriote to two years ; method of election b of General Conference officers ; change i of the note appended to the general rules h affecting temperaneo and popular amuse. m mente. t Conferoho° then adjourned, e At the afberxroon aeeelon by appoint- 0 meat Dr. Antliff presented the annual a report of the Wesleyan College, ibtontre. o al, In the pest year 56 students have fa been enrolled. Five brave received the b degree B of .D and th •e g l m the Str. L. to degree, 0''. J, Blythe hag been appointee 1 a tutor at a nominal salary, 008 Dr, Pat. pl ton has retumed 1110 piano as its iibr'ar, fa Dr, Antliff's eloquent plea tar the col.' di Henan 0r mime. Report of House of Refuge committee : sntlemen,—Your committee met at the House of Refuge on March 2Brjl, and ex. mined the house and farm sed eonedit- d the keeper as to the beet way to t olti- vab8 the farm, It wee decided to pure hum a seed drill, agricultural boiler for oiling elegem, a roob pulper, and a die. nfeotant apparatus. The halts and oepital ward were ordered to be kalso. 1ned. 112r. Coate was asked to attend o the purohaees and employ some ster- eo to do the work ordered. On the Gbh f thio month your committee again met nd found that directions Riven at previ• no meeting had been carried out setis- otorily. We have to report that on nth visite the bones and farm appeared be well managed, The trees planted set year and the few ordered to be anted blrfe year aro doing well and lbs rm stook and trope are in geed con. tient The inspector wee asked to TRE BRTJSSELS POST purchase wire gauze to melte a few screen Mane and windows, a tatvn mower and a epray putup. The accounts of the House for this year up to the end of May, commencing with account No. 401 up to .151 wel'e audited told found rorreot. We 130.25 re it fen'edeco n n ' Thall 2 of a.D, ' Hovey ve, to you for oonslderation, Prom the iii specter's books we and the total expellee s000unb ie 81280 25, and credited from eats of farm produce, 9275.15, showing a net expenditure for the 5 mouths of $1,• 011.11. )than of appiiontion for the ad• mission of D. Brindley to the Raylutn at Orillia lute been tilled up as folly ate 905- sibie and forwarded a few days age, Your uotntuittse'expsot the removal to bo made moon. Wo have considered the motion of Messrs. Hollins and Snell and advise that no action be tabs!) in ilte matter of inoreese to salary of physician, In respect to drug supply, we llnd that the question will Deme up in the report of Finance committee, We cermet re. port it !advisable to change physician periodically at present,—Alex. Stewart, Chairman, EDUCATION, Your oommittee report that 1—An np• peal wee placed before us from the Trustees of S. S. No. 0, Tuckerenlith, asking for the appointment of an arbi- trator to consider the result of petition to the Township Commit of Tuckersmith, respecting lots 17, 18, 19 and part of 20, con. 4, L. R. S. in the township of Tuokersmith. We recommend that no action be taken. Also an appeal from S. S. No. 2, township of Hay, asking that an arbitrator be appointed to consider a by-law that was passed by Ilay Town. ship Council setting tent a new school section to be known es No. 10 in said township. Reoommeed no action. All of which are respectfully submitted. 110DT. MILLER, 011airman, 51ECIAL. The special oonhmittee reported to favor of adopting the motion of Messrs. Holt and Patterson regarding the ap. poiutment of nominating officers for the next election, and recommend the Coun- cil to join with Halton county in petition. ing the Dominion Government for an in. crease of 25o per day to the volunteers when out at drill. The report was adopted, EQDALt2ED d59E58J10NT. Af.er several lone sittings the equal• earl assessment of 1808 was adopted with the addition of $1 per acre added to Grey, $25,000 added to iieneall, and a reduction of $1 per acre in West Wawanoeh, the result being that Grey is 504,782 more than last year, Hensall, $25,000 more, and West Wawanosb 541,725 less. The assessed value of 1898 is 082,288,119, ne against $82,285,082 for '97. At the after. noon sitting, McKillop was raised $1 per acre. 00. 2102ERTT. Xour committee beg to report as fol. lows :—That no action be taken in re. gard to Armstrong's preservative paint. That the question of oonnenbiou with the sewer from the geed be left in the hands of Mr. Ainsley, Mr, Lane and the coon. oillors of No. 1 division. The number of prisoners in gaol, 2, agrees with the gaoler's report. We visited the gaol and found everything clean and in good order. We found everything satisfactory at the registry office. We recommend that the office formerly occupied by Judge Doyle be kalsomined and painted so that it may be used es a jury room in future. We have much pleasure in Meting that the Court House is kept in excellent order by the caretaker, Mr. McCreath. Tenders for painting outside woodwork end brick work of Court House were received, and we send them to the Council, 9, Fisher, of Clinton, (8437,) being the lowest. D, MoINNes, Chairman. nOA0 AND n5I00E. Your committee beg leave to report as follows 1—That we examined three tend. ere for erecting abutments to the Dyer bridge, and we recommend the tender of F. Gatteridge for $5.50 per yard be accepted, it being the lowest. Regard- ing the Manchester bridge, we reoom• mend e that the span on t a p be West cud be made 100 feet long, and that the eom. miesioners ask for tenders at once for building the abutments and new iron supsrsbrneturo, and the part of the bridge not required be removed to Dyer's on the boundary between Hulletb and Wawanosb, and that the Warden and D. Patterson act with the Road Commis- sioner in accepting tenders. lie the Iwo small bridges mentioned in the Coin. miesioner's report, we recommend the Commissioner have them rebuilt as then as possible, provided the county of Bruce pay half the Cost. Respectfully submit - bed. D. PATTEasoN, Ohairreen. In reference to the will of the late Elias Dickson, we recommend that the terms of the will be accepted by the Couooll and the Clark notify bhe exeen. 1rix of the will that upon payment to the CO, treasurer of the $1,000 mentioned ie the will Kerenbappuolt Diakeon be ad. milted to the House of Refuge. In ref- erencia to the communicabion of P. G. Natalie for donations to the Horticultural Society of Seaforbh for the years D7.98, we recommend that upon proper proof being furnished of exhibitions having been held, that bhe application be dealt with as provided for by the report of Exeoutive committee of '0708. As to the application of D, H. Martin for ad. mission to the Guelph Agricultural Col, lege, we recommend that bis name be as. cepted and that he be hotiaed according. ly. We would recommend that the County pueohaee a typewriter for the use of the Clerk, and that the prioe shall not exceed $75 00, As to the applioabion of btu. French mud Mrs. French for in- ertias a of ealary, we recommend that the Clerk inquire as to the salaries paid care- taltee and matron at oilier Houeee of Range in the Province, and also as to what duties they perform and the quanta. by of land in connection with Both Houses of Refuge aid also what amount is paid for hired help, and lay the same before bhie Coattail 01 its meeting in Deoember. In reference to order of 1', M. Seeger, as to maintenance o6' the three Durnin children, we have had the order reduced from $1,50 to $1 per week for each child and we recommend that the County pay the same. As to the by- laws submitted by the Cierk, we ream. mend that the same be referred to a committee consisting of County Conn., pillar Holt Dr. Hartnett wee and Wm,, X ane who are empowered to envie() same, have an index prepared, and 500 oopi55 with fndlese printed for the Council, Li reference to the application of romaine Naylor for demagog said to have boon sustained at Gauley's bridge, we resole. mend abet no notion be taken, am we bare not bean furnished with suflioient proof of damage. We would recommend that a grant of 525 be made to the Obildreu's Aid Society of the County of Hume on the applioat t of Ernet h ent n Hob. milted, fete) l ot.r, Chairmen. 11_tsvooci. Tito !adjourned Covet of Revision for the township of Elmo, will he held in the Agrieultaral Hall, Atwood, on the 20th 3nne, Following the usual oustom with coon. try newspapers everywhere, the Bee stuff is tatting its annual vacation and will issue no paper in consequence. Dr, A. S. Langrill is away for a two weeks' outing to Niagara camp. The doctor is the oapbain of No. '7 Company of the 87th Haldimand Rifles and boldo the best oertifisate given by the Military schools. The final draft of stations of the Lon. don Conference )assigns Rev. Mr. rear, of Milverton, to Atwood oirouit ; Rev. Mr. Ball to Kirkton ; Rev. MoBain, of Mildmay, to Ridgeway ; and Rev. ,Mr. Fisher to Lambeth. Ernest Krugal, 15th eon,, went to the field for the cows, whoa one turned on him and gored his right side, tearing in. to the flesh across the ribs and down the back. While a very painful w.nwd, no vital parts were injurer) fortunately, and consequently his recovery is but a mat- ter of time and good nursing. 11 was a narrow maps. NEW u1cJir SVou The undersigned l:as opin- ed up a Butcher Shop in the SMALB BUM EEIVSSEUI where 11e will keep constant- ly on hand a supply of the Best Meats Procurable, sold at reasonable prices. A share of public patoonage solicited. . 'i%itLEnfl. Meat delivered .to all parts of the town. OAS1 PAID FOR HID. A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever So are our Blouses and Shirt Waists. Have you prepared yourself with suitable Blouses and Waists to withstand the excessive Moat of Juno, July and August ? If not we are prepared to supply yon with Stylish Blouses and Waists at reasonable prices. Blouses and Waists at 60c, 05c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.35 each, Wil' --WORTH 600, 65c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.35 each. 0--• We also have a nice range of Fancy Prints, Bepps, Organdies, Spot and Stripe Muslins at 8c, 9c, 10c, 12ic, 15c and 20c per yd., WORTH Sc, 9c, 10c, 12ic, 15c, and 20e per yard. If you are prudent you will call and inspect our stock. A. ST•lt.' June Fashion Sheets and Patterns to hand. ''he DM Ne Giveu Free for the next six months to any one who has been taking it for over twelve months. The Daily News at present is that Kerney's. Grocery and Restaurant is the place where you can get everything up•to-date, fresh and choice, OUR RESTAURANT is whore we shine. Our Ice Cream has no equal in town. Our best proof is a word from our customers. A call any evening will convince you that the public knows a good thing and are not to bo deceived. Please do not ask for credit as we have no books. Your call will be greatly appreciated at GROCERY •- and – RESTAURANT. Mum Har At.esse arn Sao We can show you better value in Harness now than ever. We ask your inspection of them. All our own make and fully guaranteed. Also T_TOr `sr IDITSTZr- s, VV wL7r.,t„L fa &o. "'tp•Fepairs Neatly and Promptly Done.°" Remember the stand -sign of the Large Scotch Collar, the place for best value in Harness. i. JIJNOl 17, 1893 Strictly Oar'. / ,'ion, .4.110(1yee 1.770 LOZIPCste If you please to trust us with your business we're ready to use our utmost study in your service. We apply this to the management of our business. We put it into practice incl make it a living fact. We address this to those unacquainted with our methods, our prompt- ness in all )natters, small or large ; the uniform regularity and reliability of our goods, and the many advantages to be derived from trading in a store that is run on strictly business principles, and the leading store within your reach whish. you can implicitly rely upon. We stand ready at all times to allow you to apply the supreme test to your purchase—your money back if you. want it, 8EASOA:LE GOODS in abundance this week, Shirt W'ai'sts, Belts, Ties, Collars and Cuffs, hosiery, Gloves, Underwear, Parasols, Organdie, ,11fuslins, Swiss Spot MicsZins, White Lawns. 1 FE'G[SON & Co Dry Goods 8 I AND Groceries. OF;..... ale For 10 -DAYS AT S B urn 's, Seaforth. elflealreteleleneeleilliefibletela We bought a line, of Dress Goods that we are going to sell awhile they last for 25 CENTS A 'YARD That ought to set people talking. They are goods that were made to sell at 500, per yard. We cleared the entire Iot, and are going to sell them at 25c. They consist of the following colors : Pawn, navy, grey, sky blue and black They are 42 inches wide, and we will ataraxateevcr.1' Irma. ; Thread . People living at a distance can have samples by post on application. 00112.0 With the crowd to Gtcn72's, ]BIit t. SSEMS. B ; tr The Corner {