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The Brussels Post, 1894-3-2, Page 1vol, 41. No. 88, County 8, 8. Association, tenni orezi' c new ERA,) The twentyse000d annual meeting of the Hurou Sabbath School AssocbatiQn Commenced its sessions in the Presby- toriancituroli, Clinton, on Tuesday after- noon last. In the absence of the Presi- dent, Meyer Holmes, of Clinton, occupied the chair, The first Copia, "Some marks of a good teacher," was introduced by L. Stevens, Clinton, Tbe teacher nlust'be a Christian out be the world as well as in the Sabbath school, he should never ask the eoholars to abstain from anything that he would not himself abstain from. Only convert- ed pereoui should be teachers. Bo inter- ested in the eoholars. He most be a thorough Bible student; a person of faith and prayer, realizing the great oomtnisaion of the Master, to lead the children to Christ. All good teaoher'e should be found in the week night services of the church. Be earnest ; the time is short, the opportunity to influence the scholar will soon pass away ; work, and wor'lc earnestly while it is called today. Discussion was carried on by Rev. r McKinnon, D. Tiplady, W. Pougollie, J. Medd, E. Turner and W, M. Gray, the principal point brought out being that et was a prominent mark of a good teach- er, that he was a thorough Christian. The address and discussion was very in. etruotive and profitable. The following committees were then appointed : Nominating cfonunittee— George Swallow, Bev. W. Smyth, Rev. L. W. Diehl, James Stevens and W. Elder: Busineea Committee -W. H. Kerr, Rev, J. S. Henderson, H. McQuarrie, David Tiplady, W. Robb. Resolution Com- mittee—Rev. L, A. Fear, J. S. McKinnon, H. Foster, Janos Sogtt, 'Oonference on Difficulties and Dis. coui'agemente andhow to overcome them," was taken charge of by 13 c. M. Gray, of Seaforth, The oonfereuce took the form of questions by members of the woven. Mon, which Mr, Gray answered, such as : "H"ow would you get the scholars to study the lesson properly at hone?" On the mro- vioua Sunday give one or two leading points in the following Sunday's lesson, and ask for these before the lesson is taught. "The great difficult in getting the older scholars to attend the school," The responsibility for this lies with the teacher, he must bea capable teacher, one in whom the scholar has every con- fidence. "Should the lesson helps be used in S, School ?" No. Every lesson help should be peremptorily excluded from the school. "What should the teacher do with the thoughtless scholar seising thoughtless questions eta?" Have patience, the seed, if faithfully sown, will surely grow, "What action should be taken with,a teacher vibe persistently re - queen to bo relieved of the position ?" The Superintendent must use his own discretion, encourage the teacher, .see what results are being attained in the class ; a change is sometimes desirable and necessary. "What notion should be taken when scholars want to be relieved of the teacher 7" As a rule they should be given to understand that the clignity of the school should be maintained, and they sbould remain in the class wherepnt by the Superintendent ; a little personal talk, in a loving spirit, by the teacher, has often produced good results, "Slouldthe binckboard be needin the school ?" Yes, but not every Stnclay, cbangos are pre- ferable. "How should promotions be carried on ?" The Superintendent shottid consrtht with till the teachers, and then let the scholars know bleat the proposed changes are in the boat interests of the school. IYIr. Gray brought this very in- teresting conference to a close with the advice that the teacher should be person- al in his teaching. Use every opportu- nity to win the scholar for Christ. "Fraternity in Sunday school work," was introduced by 3, S. Moltinnon, B]yth, There must be a fraternal feeling in the school between the Superintendent and the teacher, between the scholar and the teacher, more Chau fraternal feeling. _love. There should be a fraternal feeling ber tween the Superintendent and teachers and parents ; often good impressions made bn the Sabbath school are lost be- cause of some unkind remarks made by the permit. The parents can be a great help to the teacher. There should be fraternity between the school and the church, between the pastor and the school. Fraternity ba the S. S. world should be inter-dominational, the people in any individual S. S. are not the only ones who are doing the Lord's work, jealousy and prejudices should not outer into the hewn or work of the S. S. teach- er. Mr, McKinnon gave a very interes- ting account of a visit made to the Model S. S. in Chicago, carried on by all cl.enom- buations and whore the best of good feel- ing prevailed. Ono of the best means to promote fraternity in S. S. work is to uee the International S. S. lessons, by having local organizations from the different churches, marring use of the Normal class, The County convention has else done a great deal of good in promoting good feel- ing among bhe teachers in the different S. 8. When any partioulktt' school has entertainments, to raise funds, oto., the sister schools should bslp and thereby promote good feeling as well as rendering fivauoial etolp. Thbs was Mr. MoK.inuon's first appearance before a convention, hie address was full of good points, and very much appreciated. TUESDAY Ev,'rino. The President, Rev. I7. W. Hughes, (who is now residing out of the County) took .the obair ab the evening tension. After a service of praise and prayer, words of welcome were given by Mayor Holmes and Rev. W. Smyth, of Clinton. Tho forst address of the evening was given by Itov. A. Stewart, of Clinton, on "The influence of the Sabbath school oh national life and society," Thoueiond5 of Machete aro engaged at the preemie day in the systantatbn [Andy of the Bible, Thbs study is a great beuefit to the teach, ere themselves. Efforts have boon into. menially made in preps ring and issuing groat guantibiee of amiable literature for the Sabbath school, The Sabbath Wheal BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, work has brought the workers of the pupil to draw Choir own impreesions. Do different dsnonbnatious more closely to- not uee theological termite be simple, gather, a very cheering sign of the times, Speak 00 that every pupil, eveu though as the more we ]snow each other our illiterate, may be able to grasp the omen - sympathies are all the more largely ing. Keep all the eoholars interested, and brought out, It is almost impossible to don't conflneyourquestions toonepers0n; shake off the influence of early training in tench simultaneously. Geb from the Class bhe Sabbath school. Tb0 work of the an idea of what they knew. 11 did nob teacher is to present divine truth in all matter wbether the beac110r was a lady or its simplicity, The influence of such a•gentlenan 00 long as they had the tact, teaching will never be losb, no matter love and ability, they were the persons in what souteaa'y iufluenee .the scholar may the right place. meet with in after life, Some object that Tho discussion followed was pertieiieat• a number of the teachers are altogether ad in. by Miss Holmes, W, H, Kerr, Rev, too incompetent, that there is too much T, W, Holmes, Rev. J. S, Hendereou, Rev, levity and lack of didoipline. It rests A. Stewart and R. Holmes, the chief with the parents to speak well' of the point advanced being that the teacher teacher and visit the school themselves to should nob "preach" to his class, though encourage the teachers and officers, and kir, Henderson thought a distinction see that their children are behaving pro- should he made between "preaching and perly. Learning and training ere very lecturing." Stress was also laid on the necessary in the S, S. teacher, but there necessity of questioning carefully the are other qualifications absolutely neon- scholars on the lesson. sexy. Grace and common reuse are often Several mombsre of the convention book foe more effective and more eti000ssfeel part in nclisoussion on the financial rola- than learning. Another objection be that tions of the County to the Provincial As - the S. S. has dome between the parent soeiation, and the child ; if swills the ease, ib is Tho Nominating Committee then nomi- cer'tainly bo be deplored. The parent San- noted the following as the officers for the nob do his duty and shift the responeibi- ensuing year :—Pros., Jas, Scott, Clinton; lity on the teacher. The training in the Vice -Presidents, Mr, Davidson, Goderioh; S. S, will nob take the plass of ]loins Rev. J. S. Henderson, Ueosall ; Rev. L. training and discipline. The S. S. move- W. Diehl, Clinton ; W. TI, Kerr, Brussels; moot has come to stay, and it is the duty Dr. Towler, Wingham, Executive Cone - of everyone to see that the best results mitbee—Horace Foster, Geo. Swallow, R are attained through its influence. Holmes, Clinton; J, S. McKinnon, Blyth; Ms. Foster explained to the convention W. M. Gray, Sanforbh ; D. B. Calbick, the reason Rev. Mr. Anderson's mune Geo. Stivsns, Goclerioh ; W. Elder, Hen - appeared on the program, and exonerated sail ; also the ministere•of the town in him from all the blame for his non-ep. which the 0:emotive meats. Minute Seo- pearance at this juncture. Bev. J. W. rotary, Israel Taylor ; Corresponding Holmes the next speaker, thea addressed Secretary, Horace Foster, Clinton ; the audience on the subject, "The Bible Treas., J. C. Stevenson, Clinton. Audi - and how to study it," the Bible is a book tors, Bobt. Holmes and G. Swallow. to be studied, not casually road ; it is the Delegate to Prov. Convention, David Tip - speaking place of God, a book from which lady, Clinton ; alternate, J. S. McKinnon, there is n0 appeal. The Bible does not Blyth. Mr. Foster explained that owing come to us for our patronage, no book, so to too much other work he could not independent in the world, it tolls no of all faithfully discharge the duties of Corres- our faults and pronounces a doom on the ponding Secretary. The explanation was finally impenitent. If the student will accepted, and Mr. Stoneman, of Hansall, conform his life to its teachings the Bible appointed to the position, will prove rte truthfulness, The Bible. J. 0. Stevenson presented hie annual must be studied to be known, also be de- report as follows :—Receipts g32.94 ; ternniued to abide by its decisions. The Disbursements, $131.86 ; balance on hand, speaker believed in helps in the study of 028.50, the Bible, but the Book itself was its own best interpreter. The student must con- centrate his mind ou its study, if we want it to bo the source of our instruction. It must be studied with an honesty of pur- pose, with a spirit of enquiry, with a full sense ofreliance on its Author, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who will lead us out and guide us in the way of al] truth. The word should be studied to find out what there is in it for the indrva dual himself, and not thick only how it may fit leis neighbor. It is n personal messageto every soul. Both the addresses were full of prac- tical thoughts and suggestions, which were ranch appreciated by the large con- gregation present. WEDNESDAY icdsrn 0, A service of praise and prayer was hold at 9 o'clock, led by the President'. The first subject, "How to Control and Retain the boys," was introduced by Miss . Sarah- Acheson, Godorinh. The Supe'intendentshouid be careful in select- ing a teacher for the boys, one who is in thorough sympathy with them. A lady teacher for the boys is very much more preferable than ageutleman, as bee in- fluence is greater. The teache:should be on time, with the lesson thoroughly studied. She should also study each member of the class, and endeavor to find their good points ; a word of 'praise fitly spoken has often a good effeot. Do not urge the boys to move from a lower to a higher class, but in changing teacher or scholar, give the aoholor his choice of a teacher, they will feel they have an in- teresb in the Sabbath school, Be par- ticular to have first-class music, the best is not too good for our S. S. Parentsandfriends should often be found in the S. S., and let the boys see that it is a manly thing to attend the S. S. Discussion was taken part in by Rev. W. H. Butt, Messrs. Scott, McKinnon, Kerr, Taylor, Pangellis and Tiplady, poiubs brought out being that the parents should take mere interest he the echelon and their teacher. '.Che teacher's heart should bo so full of love, that the eoholar cannot fail to see the love of Obeid in thein, in their daily life, and the interest taken in their spiritual wel- fare. This paper was an exceedingly good one, and Miss Acbeson, as the only lady who has come before the convention for a member of years, has placed ib under obligations to her, "The Constitution and Efiicieut Meet- agoment of the Bible Class," was a sub. met introduced by D. D. Wilson, of Sea - forth, This is the advanced class in the 8. S. ; if the teachers were doing their duty there would be a Bible class growing up at all times iu the various classes; the large scholars would natura]Iy be retained iu the school, and would thus be the nuclous for the advanced class. Teachers winning a scholar's affection and esteem would do much toward retaining scholars in the school. If you have right teachers, with right spirit, and with love iu their hearts, the advanced c]assos would be formed themselves, by reason of cbrattm- stances. if teachers 'have succeeded in retaining scholars, these are the very ones to plane over thein. Difficulties present themselves when benchers leave— especiallyin the case of those who have been efficient teachers, It is easy to get a substitute for an iuefficionttoacher, but hard to supply the place of one who has won his way to the hearts and sympathies of the scholars. Ib is necessary not only to win their affectione, but to teach the lesson in etch a way $o es to snake it pro- dtable and interesting, The way tceteach a Bible class --or any olass—is never to preach to them ; preaching is ouo thing, teaching another ; take up lesion in a carefully prepared manner, telt questions, and you theta make an impression that is not lost. Further, dont be disoureiee, be concise, right to the paint ; confine your- self to the fossoif, absolutely, no matte: whether it be a hbttorical, topographical, doctrinal, or of any other native. Carty out the idea of setting Clirbst ata model teacher. Use illtietrabions, and leave the "Tete relation of this Association to the Provincial Association," was introduced by Dr. McLachlan, of Auburn, The relation should be one of sympathy and helpfulness. Having the same object, salvation of the young, both should work together. How can this Association best help the Proviucial Association ? As a county Aasocbabion bear our part in feed- ing the lambs entrusted to the care, Sorry to find that many county Associa- tions gave very incomplete return, and consequently the reports from the Prov- incial Association were not as satisfactory as might be. Coulcl help the Provinoial Association financially. This Assooiation last year gave nothing towards the P. A., it should bear its Share of the expenses necessary to carry on the work. Then we would held the P. A. by better organ- ization in the rural aerations of our county. S. S. Convention, although numerous, are the most enjoyable ones that can he held, Our S. S. returns are not as complete as they shooed be ; only about 40 per cent. of bhe population enrolled as S. S., scholars. About 400,000 young people in Ontario, not receiving any S. S. training ; this is not as it should be. If the S. S. teachers of Huron read the annual report -Choy would see the great necessity of or- gamzation in order to properly help the work, normal work was neglected, this should not be, for it had an important bearing on our relation to the P. S. ' The county Associatiou should work with renewed zeal and earnestness, and in that way help in the P. S. The Chairman ex- plained that the P. A. was doing a great and good work in sending lecturers out and spreading literature, etc. APPEI1N0oN SESSION. James Scott, of Clinton, President elect, was introduced by the retiring Prose ident bn fitting terms. Mr. Hughes was asked to continue to preside at the after- noon session. Tho Training School of the Church, its Needs and Results" was introduced by G. F. Blair, of Brussels. There are two points in education, secular and religious. The S. S. is the training school of the church, the text book is the Bible, and if so the teacher should set the example by bringing only the Bible to his class ; it is the text book, the guide and the counsel- lor. Time should be given to memorizing Scripture, and the history and geography should be taught so as to make a reality of the events and places dealt with ; the teaching should mirror the Saviour and his life, Teaching in the S. S. requires the beat efforts of every feather. System and order are often neglected, to the loss of school advancement, and the teachers and officers can aid very materially in this respect, The Snperiutenclent's bell should be imperative, Tbe study of the Word is bbe chief purpose of S. S. work. Hearty sieving is osssatial, The prayers should be short and pointed. The pupils should be trained to give bo the schemes of the shush, and out of money earned by them. The needs of the school to -day is for bobber accommodation for their sessions ; thoroughly consearatsd teach- ers; mud tho means of generous financial aid should not be stinted by the church. The results will bo a head and heart knowledge of God's word, and a more en- thusiastic onward march of the army of the living God. The state of the country would be improved, and Canada would shine brighter than over among the na- tions of the earth. Iver. Blair's address was au excellent one, and elicited a spirited discussion, At 3 o'clock a mass meeting of the chil- dren from the different S. Schools of the town was held, which filled the ohueoh to overflowing. The fleet acldrees was given by W. II. Kerr, Brussels, on "The Ohileiren's toedt Frbeztd—Josue." Mr. I<srr need the word Jesus as no acrostic; The service of Jesus is a Joyful one ; we shottld bo Ear. nest in hie Service, and do with our might what oar hands find to do, It is very necessary that wo ehotild be Silicate in SIM work for Jostts ; then wo should be Tented, help the teacher to Melo the MARCH 2, 1894 4 W, IH, ICER R, Prop. lesson a success ; all must pull together before the beet work can be accomplished.. Then WO must work Steadfastly. The speaker asked the oblldrsu to take Jesus as their best friend, ono who would stay with them through all the journey of life, and if they were faithful to hila he would at last take thein to a botlubbful home in the sky, Mr. Kerr's address was very interesting and instructive, and ltepb the elm eaten - tion of the children, Rev. 3, S. Henderson, Holman, was the next apesker, who took for his subjoin, "Joeiali, the boy king." Josiah was only a child when he sommsnced to serve the Lord, as also wsrs Joseph, Samuel, Dan- iel and Timothy. Each child roust make it a personal matter iii seeking Jesus. Joeiah served God in spite of unfavorable cireamsbauces ; he was a faithful Chris- tian—not in the right path to -day and the crooked path bo -morrow. He was a per- severing Christian, was not burned aside from right, no matter what difficulties there were to oversome. .IRs motive was pure, he clid that whiob was right in the sight of the Lord ; he loved God's word and His house. Mr. Henderson earnestly advised the cbildren to seek Jesus now, in the days of youth, and their future could not far] to bo successful, Both Mr. Kerr's and Mr. Henderson's addresses were full of illustrations easily understood by the children, and the chil- dren showed their appreciation by keep= bag perfect order. Rev, J. W. Holmes, Clinton,; answered the various questions submitted to him from the question darwor. (CONCLUDED ON PAGE 3.) EAST HURON FARMERS' INSTITUTE. A very suceessfel meeting of the East Riding of Huron Fanners' Institute was held in the Village of Constance, on Thursday afternoon and evening, Febru- ary 15th, there being a considerable number of farmers in attendance, who showed by their general interest in the discussion that tbey are ever ready to engage in whatever lines of fanning they deem moat profitable, and open to accept hints and ideas which may prove bane. tidal in thebr business. After the opening of the meeting by the Vice-president the subject of 'Hog Breed- ing" was taken up by Thos. B. flays, of McKillop, who hoe of late gone largely into the feeding of hogs. By his mode of handling the subjeot he showed himself alive to the necessities of his business and quite familiar with the quality of article just vow in demand. Ile opened up by saying that whereas it used to be the praatboe of farmers and hog growers to try to get their bogs as large and fat as possible before piecing them on the market, the demand, now, is for a differ. cut article, and requires that hogs shall nob be made too fat. They should be fee only reasonably fat. They should be ready for the market at from six to seven months old, and weighing at that age from 150 to 200 pounds, live weight, In infecting a breed of bogs we should look for them with a deep long side and not too broad in the beets, Mr. Davis, of To Pomo, and other pont.packers advise the Improved Yorkshire and Tamworth breeds as the most desirable to arose with the common sorts to obtain the quality of article required. In this discussion it was brought out clearly that it is a mite take to wean young pigs before they get to be six or eight weeks old ; that they should not be fed too ]much grain alone, bat should be fed either mangolds or clever hay out, in addition to grain. To give an idea of the loss sustained by keeping hogs until they become overly heavy it was shown that after a pig be comes 50 pounds in weight, it costs 10 per cent. more to pet on one pound of live weight till the animal reaches 100 pounds; between 100 and 160 pounds weight, it costs 17 per cent, more to pub on 1 pound of live weight ; between 150 and 200 pounds weight it costs 24 per Sant. more to put on 1 pound of live weight ; over 200 pounds weight it costs from 30 to 48 per sent. more to put on 1 pound of live weight. 0011N enowoNG Alm TND SILO was next introduced by James Hinobley, who is able from praotioal experience to handle his subject thoroughly and well. He commenced by saying teat the aim of the snosessful farmer must necessarily be to keen more cattle either for beefing, or the dairy, as grain -growing for sale at a profit has, for the present, gone by. Sheep have gone down in price, and horses are a drug in the market. In pur- suing a system of stook keeping the great question is, how shall we be able to grow suf eeut fodder, and experience has nn- queetionabiy proven that almost three times as mach fodder can be grown to the acre from corn tbau any other forego crop. In selecting a pieoe of land for the aero crop take a sod field, manure the ground bit winter, plow after seeding, pre. pare to sow with seed -drill in drills three feet apart; after planta come up barrow occasionally, then start the souffler and keep bt going till haying ; single plants in the row to a dbataume of six or eight inches apart ; harvest when the eon is well on in the glazing stage and after nobs are fit fot table uee This paper elicited a very valuable and exhaustive discussion which must, no doubt, result benelloially to the farming community. BUYING AND IRESARINti 800515 MOBS eon TUE 511055 was dealt with by George Mardis, of Ole. JtiIlop, whose experience has taught trim to be very careful. in buying, to try to obtain as even a lot, as possible of flood quality and uniform color. In wintering have theta all tied in single stalls, other. wise 31 is almost impossible to dot them all to feed and thrive alike, and in staving them thus tied you can give the poorer thrivers an extra bite' don't feed too much meal in winter, ]int rather a mit. tura of equal parts shorts, bran and oat seeds ; be very careful ie turning to groes ite the spring. By Iia 83 atom it costs hbm 423 per head, all told, to lit them for at of planta has mar tot, Aa Ibis esti branch of farm In. been kept by Cho Qnseu, She wilt exam - the neighborhood there seems to be some difference of opinion as to the beat method of handling is winter, and the friendly and bnntorous discussion which followed the address betokened a general dispos. ition to agree to differ. The last paper of the afternoon was one on DAIRYING by Jolla Msltillau, 110, P., and J. C. Morrison, both of whom delivered inter- esting and instructive addressee, showing that to this line we meet aureate great care and attention in every parbtouiar ; first, in the breeding of our dairy oowe, be eine always to get sires from good milking stream ; breed Leiters to have theta drop their first calves at from two years and two months to two and a ball years old ; milk oows for 10 months and a half in the year. Always feed liberally as ib takes 2 per oent, of a cow's weight in food for her support, and it is only from what she receives over and above this this that we can expect her to return a profit. To encourage a large flow of milk feed well before the sow calves and if the udder beoomee large and swollen before calving dont bo afraid to milk her. To show that the quality of milk can be improved by feeding, experiments were cited where a steady course of special feeding oarried on for years had worked a gradual but certain °hangs, although it is not to be expected that any appreciable difference in quality can be noticed from experiments when only continued for but a few weeks. Lisenin like these also go to show the great necessity of dairy- men bleeding and rearing their own eat- tle if they wish to obtain the best results. Every farmer thoultt prepare and make a specialty of some particular department of the farm, and no speoialty eau be foil. owed, to produce more, than in this de. partment of dairying, if properly oonduat- ed. A large gathering assembled to listen to the evening's programme, at the close of which expressions of satisfaction wars general, and the hope entertained that other such meetings may again take places bo the neighborhood. The thanks of the direetorats are certainly due all who so cordially joined in the evening's proceedings, and too much credit cannot be bestowed upon those who furnished the musioa] part, which was such as is very rarely obtained in country sections. —Expositor. CIIU1f.WL 1JI113I11- Rev. Mr, Cabbledick's topic next Sun- day evening will be "God reasoning with men." Melville church Christian Endeavor held a box sooial ab the residence of Thos. Davidson, 12th con., Grey, on Tuesday evening of this week. The proceeds will be applied to the Library fund of the Sunday seleool. The revival services in progress in the Methodist church here bans been very largely attended this week and have been fruitful of good to nob a few, Wednesday evening's meeting was specially so, five signifying their intention of beginning Christian lives. The Epworth League of Christian En- deavor hr connection with the Brussels Methodist church will be represented at the Provincial Methodist Young Peoples' Couveution at London on March 20th, 21st and 22nd by Rev. G. IT. Cobbledick, B. B. and H. L. Jackson, The service of song, with Bible read- ings and comments, given in the Metho- dist church last Sunday evening was a very interesting and profitable meeting. The musical selections were appropriate and well rendered and the remarks by the pastor were particularly befitting the occasion. Next Sunday Rev. P. Rijnhart, who has spent 3 years in China and Tibet as a missionary, will preach in the Metho- dist church at 10:30 a. m. and St. John's church at 7 p.m. It is expected bleat the reverend gentleman will arrange for a tontine or two during the week in Brus- eels. Mr, leijnhart's home is in Rolland. Ho comes very highly recommended. S:t tvandixl ix Nc w s. All the eleotrio light companies in Ottawa will be amalgamated on Jane 1, The Young bleu's Liberal Club of To. man gave $25 to the bread fund, and ds. aided to hold a oonoert for the benefit of the unemployed. The semiannual convention of the W. C. T. U. of Bruce Connty was held at Toeswater on Tuesday of last week, Mies K, M. Fisher of Paisley Oounby, President, presiding. Ties organization was largely represented. Theta was also a large delegation from Huron County Union. The presentee of the Provincial President, Mrs, Thornley of London, added materially to the interest of the 0onvention. Excellent papers were read by Mre, (Rev.) llfaleolm, Mrs, Williams, hiss Fishier, Mrs. (Bev,) Reid, Mrs. Grunt, Mrs, Berry and Mrs. Patter. son. A largely attended platform meet. 1105 was held in the evening in the Meth°. dist Church, 0liss .Fisher presiding. Addresses were delivered by Mrs, (Rev.) McLachlan, Reeve Thompson, Mrs. Butahart of Iuvermay, Mrs. Thornley, and Hit's. Ireland, A rseolutiou was unanimously parried disapproving of the proposed treaty with Prance. Some time ago Lndy Duff sant the Queen, from Australia, a Oolleetiou of wild Omelet fro-reu into a sobbd bleak of ice at the freezing works. Lady Duff has received the following reply from Sir. Henry Ponsonby, Iter Majesty's seam Gary. "Your flowers arrived here Satur- day, in charge of eke. Cox, of the P. and O. Company, who came himself with thane from the steamer. After mach disuussion we deckled on advising the Queen to have the block of ice placed in its own entirety on the dining -ronin table and when it had elighbly thawed and be. home transparent, the flowers allowed beautifully. This will enable the Queen to bays them on the dining.roon, table two or three nights, The Quenu and Princess .Beattie° admired them last night a good deal, The Qtieen com- mands me to return you hot' best Chemet for the prreent Yourli nstry which has been largely foliowed in ins them when bile iSe has thawed away. PEIRSONAL PARAGEA1fPS* Frank LeBoa hate taken a situation in Chatham. P. Thompson, of Toronto, is visiting in Brussels. Andrew Currie, of Seaforth, was visit• ing in town this week. i3. Gerry was iu the County town last week on a business prig, Clias. Wake is beak from a visit to his parents at Owen Sound, Mies Hoare 00 in theQaeonoity attend- ing the millinery openings. Charlie and Percy Richards bays berate laid up this week with 1a grippe, Rev. R. Paul was laid up again this week witb rheumatism in his knee, Harry Crowe, of Paisley, is'learning ooat making at D. Danford's, Brussels, Miss Gauley, of Clinton, was renew ing acquaintances in Brussels this we ek. Mfrs. A. Currie, er., attended t]ie w ed. ding of a relative at Harristoo this week. Mrs. H. J. Whitely and children, of Kincardine, are visiting in Brussels this weak. Mr. Snell, of British Columbia, was visiting old friends in this locality this week. Mrs. Tilos. Danford leas returned from Clinton where she was visiting for several weeks. Mrs. W. H. McCracken and Carrie leave on Friday for a visit at Peterboro' with relatives and friends. Duncan Ferguson and wife, of Strat- ford, were making a holiday visit with relatives in town this week. Mrs. James Gibson, Hawk street, has been daugerously ill and may have ahard pull to recover her usual vigor. Miss Connell, of Godericb, dropped dead while out shopping in that town on Wednesday. Congestion of the lunge was the cause. Miss Hattie Rogers is attending the millinery openings ab London. She will taste a position at Zurich in the course of a few weeks, Mrs. George Burton and sons, Freddie and Garfield, of Toronto Junction, are visiting Mrs. Mooney, Mill street. Mrs. Burton is a daaghter-bn-law of Mrs. M000ey's and was formerly a resident of Brussels. Miss McPherson, Miss Green, ,Miss Minnie Shaw, Miss Mary Sample, Miss Maggie Smith, Miss Florence Nunter, Mica Ethel Creighton and others are at- tending the Millinery opening at Toronto this week, Henry Pybus and wife, Tu'ltersalith Wm. Pybus and sister, Usborne ; Wm. Pengelly, Heimali ; Jno. Dinney and wife, EgmondvilIe ; and Jas. Homey and wife, Mu$illop, attended the funeral of the late Mrs. John Pybus on Tuesday of this week, W. R. Stratton, engineer ou the 0. P. R., is here on a month's holiday. His many old friends welcome him back. Jas. Stratton jr., wife and family, have also arrived back from Sohrieber and will 0n0e more attend to the oaring of his farm on the 5th line of Morris. The Kincardine Review says :—S, H. Laird, the well known tonsorial artist, capillary abridger, etc,, eta., Queen street, has purchased the hoose and lot on Lambton street, ownsd and occupied un- til recently by Mrs. James Corbett. It would appear from this deal that despite the cry of "hard times," Seaman must be "raking in the stuff" in satisfactory quantities, The Exeter Advocate says of a rever- end gentleman well kuown in Brussels:— An ooueually large congregation greeted the new rector, (Rev. Hunt), of Trivibt Memorial church last Sunday, Besides conducting lbs serviee to the entire sage - faction of the whole congregation, he de- livered two very impressive sermons. The members and adherents of Trivia Memorial are congratulating themselves on see wing Rev. Hunt as their rector. AI►l/Iri ,te L meta Noeve. QUITE a number of Brussolltee, who never stored bee assay heretofore, arra lay. ing in a supply for next Sommer's use Ellie season. MASTER IN QUEUES MALaot[80N,- of Goderioh, WAS in town on Thursday in connection with the offering of the woolen faotory for sale. The property was not sold, H. E. MADDocli has bad hie store en. larged by the removal of the stairway leading upstairs and the spade utilized fur additional shelving and counter to ae- oommodate his large 'stook of Spring goods arriving. Comet, melting on Monday evening of next week, The Board of Health non. siabing of A. Stewart, 11, Dennis, J. N. Kendall and the Reeve and Clerk, will meet at 7;30 the same evening for organ. ization purposes. TEAcnEas' Assoertrxos.—D. Robb, In- spector ; A. H. Musgrove, Wingbam ; W. 1e. Lough, Clinton ; A. Sootb, Brnoefield ; Jas. Hogg, Tuokersmith ; add Jas. Moore, of Grey, as the 1,xestitivc of East Huron Teachers' Assoceatiou met be Clinton for the purpose of arranging te program for the next Convention, which is to be held in Brussels the last Thurs- day and Friday of April. C,tnn or TnANES.—Permit me, through the columns of your papas, to express my sincere thanks to my Many friends who have so nobly assisted ore iu my afibia- tion, and the long illness of my late, be- loved wife, and for the many sots of kindness e0 freely manifested to her. May the blessing of the Lord that mak- eth rs 10 Chia lbfand and then give them a nheaddable no sorrow be retin that life which is to come is my humble prayer. .ion0 Penes. PewtermmmImo—The Winnipeg 1"ree Prase of Feb. 20th, in speaking of the ante nal banquet of the Scottish Rite Mas- ons of that city, eouoludes its report with the following paragraph referring to a former well known Brnssolibe r—A pleas- ing feature of the evening's entertain- ment was a surprise 10 Bro. J. It. Grunt, 82nd degree, in tine form of rt presenta- tion of a handsome 92nd degree °oiler, wrought in gold bullion, tvhbob was given by all present standing, and with High - lend honors, 13ro. Grant made a suit. able hcoeaeful Mae This gathering everlhe most is itis city,