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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1894-11-23, Page 1d tl pi wompwutwtgos.Nasnw?NNNWN.,. Vol, 22. No. 19. rw.+iNiNt RU$SELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER. 28, 1894 W, . KZ. RR, Prop. Young People's Conventlan. MAITLAND PRESBYTERY LEADS THE VAN., At a merit session of Maitland Pres. bybary it was decided to hold a Young People'e Convention in Bruesele on Mon- sey, NeVember 18411, Following up this decision the Christian Endeavor Aesoola- tlons of Melville and Knox churches in this place, aided by bboir paters, sot to work to arrange the preliminaries and they did this eo well that everything wee first -close ebape for the gathering, Which filled the churches. The afternoon eeeeionwas held in Knox' church, the interior of the edifice being neatly decorated with the mottoes "Wel- come," "For. Christ and the Church," and banners "0. E. Leve," and "Workers together with God," flower and foliage planes, with a suitable arrangement of Bible pictorial lesson Charts, Rev. Mr. Malcolm, or Teeswater, Mod- erator, took the chairat 2 p. m. The opening hymn, "All People who on Earth do Dwell," was sung, the 84th Psalm was read tad prayer offered. Words of welcome were spoken by the chairman and the object of bolding the Convention outlined. Rev. Mr. Anderson, of Wroxeter, intro- duced the topic "The religious' instruction of the Young People." The paper will be given in full next week. In the discussion Rev. J. Roes, Rev. J. L. Murray and J. Forsyth spoke, from which was 4leaned the following :--The truths of religion should be engrafted in- to the young people. Foundation must be right or the struoture will be awry, The word of God is the storehouse of Truth, and to get it into bhe mind and heart is the duty of every Christianwork- s!er. Make much of the Bible, it is the foundation of Truth. Shorter Catechism should be well understood. Higher re- ligious Instruction is a subject we need waking up upon. The Christian Endea- vor Society is a supplementto the Sab- bath school. Parents can greatly aid in seeing that children attend S.•S. and En- deavormeetings. "The Religious 'training of our Young People" was taken up by Rev. A. MaNab, M. A., of Whitechurch. Christian life is the most powerful weapon to -day, and Christian Endeavor is an impossibility without this. I. The religious training of our young people in connection with their character. A feeling of deep re- spect should be taught for God, man and the works of God. Flippancy should be abolished. For man as the handiwork of God as he has an infinite value in God's sight. As Endeavorers we are all on a level and if any possess gifts or graces they are gifts of God. We must realize the equahty of man. Recognize the body of Iran as a possible temple of the Holy Ghost. Self control is an essential in our work. Self surrender is the first step. Let God restore the will. Seek to have every imagination and desire controlled. Our bodice are the temple of the Holy Gbosv. Persistence is a needed requisite. Love must lie at the heart of every other quality. Love is an activity. It led God to oreate the world, adorn it and keep His everlasting arms around us. Show your love to God by aiding His children. Christian training is best done by object lessons of Christian life. II. Religious training of our young people with respect to work. A note book is a requisite that instruction received may be stored up. Every congregation should be a bee hive for work. Note taking outside should also be attended to so that what we see and hear could be utilized. It gives mental training. Train young peo- ple to write their papers, transforming what we appropriate belonging to others. Periodical meetings should be held in which Christian workers would give an account of methods so that errors in work could be corrected. The most important elementin work is by working with de- termination to succeed. No' gift should be kept hidden and no drones should be found. The minister should utilize all the members in his congregation. Rev. D. Millar lead in the discussion and Miss Sharpe, Bev. J. L. Murray, T. &radian and the Chairman followed. The points brought out were :-Training of the young is important because of the antagonism of the outside world. It i5 importanv on account of the ultimate result. Teach the doctrines of bhe de- nomination and ednoate them to bring them to the knowledge of the Saviour. Get the children to work. Sow the good seed. Feed the lambs and see that the home training is on right lines. Train thorn iu giving. Practice is bettor than preoept. The Roman Catholic (birch has the idea that the training of the children is essential and guard. it very closely. Have the child's mind made sound on the prrnoiples of Truth. Prac- tice the doings of Christ. Take the children to the house of God. The Christian Endeavor Society is a practical movement and should train to better work. "The relation between the Christian Endeavor Society and the Church," was introduced by Rev. J. L. Murray, M. A.. of Kincardine, in a very pleasant man- ner. The Christian Endeavor has come to stay. It now numbers nearly a mil. lion, and its rapid growth shows the neooseity for the movement. The young people are a part of the church and not a distmot organization. Young people, under 20 years of ago are the important factors in our congregations and are the most impressible. There has been an- tagonism between the Endeavor Society and the congregation. Pastors and ses- :dons should be considerate with the young people and vice versa. The object of rho Society i5 worshipping the Lord and working for Him. The Bible the text book from first to last. Young poo plc We the loops of bhe church. There is a stage when they :drop out of Sabbath school and here oomee the Endeavor So- ciety to gather in and keep in the church the once likely to stray. Nearly all con- versions take place in youth and hence our duty is to guard and foster all good. This Society is a grand training school where people learn to do work on regu- larly organized linos, Thee° Sooistiee are after tile saving of our boys and keep- ing them from harm, Beware of looking oaldly on the older members of the °blush. Remember the pledge, 00 oieties are under the control of the Ses- sion. Respect and obey your superiors. The °huroh is the mother . and to the clruroll ie due the formation of it, The different organizations and Societies are good as far ae'they have received it from the members of the various ohurolteo. Mr, Murray closed a bright and spirited address by advising all to work harmoni- curly together. Rev. Mr. Fairbairn was the only person who spoke in the discussion. Every congregaiion should have an Endeavor Somoby so that young people could get to work. Spiritual growth and life is good for the whsle congregation. The young people should grow up in the church. .8. Society will help the prayer meetings. The temperance work of the church will be advanced by the young Eeopple of the various congregations by an ndeavor Society. The hymn "Simply trusting every day," was heartily sung. Rev. Mr. Keiook, supplying at Bel - grave, spoke of the forward movement of the'Eudeavor Society and the bright out- look for the future. The church is a bme- inees organization and the Society is a training sohool on these lines for our young people. Our object 10 to make holy men both for earth and heaven. Dr. Diakeen, the veteran Endeavor worker, of Galt, thought this topic should be well considered as he believed no Endeavor Society ever stood off from the ohureh without a good cause, and antagonism is often largely due to the stupidity of the pastor and session. The object and aims of the movement should be understood. The minister or session who oppose the movement would be better dead. Our young people love the thumb and the Endeavor Society is raised up to develop the nature and souls of all, Ib is an evergreen which heat nor cold do not effect. In Galt the Society has trebled the attendance at prayer meeting. Where every person takes part everybody goes away well satisfied. The Society has proved of great benefit wherever it has been started. It is the greatest bless- ing that has come to the Presbyterian church. He Congratulated Maitland Presbytery on the holding of this Conven- tion and believed every other Presbytery will soon follow suit. See that all Socie- ties are reported to Mr. Morris, the Gen- eral Secretary, at Hamilton, Rev. J. Roes presented an outline re- port coucerning the Young People's So- cieties in the Presbytery of Maitland whioh was as follows addresses. Glad to 855 the 1'reebyteriun ohureh fully alive to the duty .incumbent upon them, Tho Methodist church ie also alive to Be duty in this work and in. tends holding a Convention in December, Bev. Dr, Dickson said the Society is'a movement in which one who wenbo to strive after bettor things will have help. Sometimes the church attends more to theory than provable° but the searching out of Scripture for the Endeavor meet- ings will prove a blessing to the niembere as golden grain sown in the heart, Out side work' eau be done more than that yet atoempted in mission schools, carrying flowers to the alolr, &e, The boat men in. your ollureh should welcome thestrangers at the °burgh door and the Endeavorer should be close by 50 that the old blood and the young blood welcome the individ- ual. An. organ should be in every En- deavor Society. Go out and win souls for the Master. The eloping hymn was "Stand up l Stand up for Jesus" and the benediction by the Moderator brought a most inter- esting gathering to a close, Tan EVENING, 51955708 met in Melville church ab 7:80 o'clock, after the delegates end others had been generously served at the supper tables ar- ranged in the school room of the church. by the Endeavor Societies of Melville and Knox churches. A few minutes was spent et the open- ing in a service of song, in which some of the old and familiar gospel hymns were very heartily rendered by the large audi- ence which filled the church. The mono. gram 0. E. was conspicuously placed in various positions in the audience room. Behind the pulpit was the motto "Mizpah" and on the front of the gallery might be read "For Christ and the Church," "The World for Christ," and the C. E. pledge. Beautiful plants add- ed their adornment to the scene. Before the first address was given the Moderator called on a double quartette, consisting of Messrs. McKay, Large, Wako,Strachan,' Cavanagh, R. Ross, Cameron and A. Ross, to sing "I would fly." "The great need of the Holy Spirit in Christian Endeavor work," was the topic introduced by Rev. Mr. Malcolm, of Teeswaber. The greatest lack in our meetings is the power of the Holy Ghost. No lack of members, nor mental grasp, nor spiritual graces. Neither is ib a lack of interest, as it is a popular movement. Spiritual power is what we want, a pen teoostal power eompellingl people to say "What must I do to be saved." Nothing can take ire place, as wo must have warmth within before we will have a melting influence on a sin onreed world, Congregation. Society. No. Members. Ripley Noreport - Kiusardiue 0.8. 05 Oranbrook & EthelNo sooleties - Brussels, Melville 0. ri.• 80 Pine River 0. E,40 Blusvele & Bodies No societies - iie1^rave , 0. E. Basi Wawanosh 0. E. Luoknow No report South Kinloss- No society Wroxeter 0,B. St. Helene Y. P. B. 0, M East Asbfldld_ No report Walton No Booiety Kincardine Twp 0. B. 70 lBervio 0. B, No report Dungannon & PortAlbort. No societies Brussels, Knox 0.71. Teeswater 0,E. Ashfield No society Wingham 0.E. Buren No society Molesworth Y. P. M. S. Whitechurch C. E, Langsfdo - No Sooioty Totals 14 022 Missionary Con. • Total. 8100.00 8120.00 22.85 00.02 Newly established Not in operation at present 2 7.00 80 84 82 88 255 Oi the 28 ooupregations in the Presbytery it may be noted that but three have failed to report, vis :-Ripley, Luoknow and East AebOsld. A little attention on the part of responsible parsons in these congregations would therefore have given us a full report. In the 28 congregations in the Presbytery there ate eo far as reported 34 soeietioe of whi510 12 are Christian Endeavor Socistiea,1 a Young People's Bible Class and 1. aYoung People's Missionary Society. It would thus seem that exactly one half of our congrega- tions a.rovibhout a Young Peopie'sSsoiety of any kind. Might ib not be well it the Sessions of these congregations should take it into their eeidone consideration whether some special organization among their young people wouldnot be advisable 7 The praettoal work being done by the societies already in existence is reported as follows: -Supporting a Missionary in the Northwest; a teacher iu Erroinanga ; 06 60 10.10 Recently organized 0.00 90.00 20.10 11.00 84.00 85.00 10.00 26.81 20.81 4.00 7.70 8250.30 8423.28 looting for the schemes of the aileron ; con- tributing to missions, (one of the societies dodo this on the Fulton plan which is said. to work well); visiting the sink; welcoming strangers, and bringing them to the prayer meeting; speaking to the indiffer- ent • studying the Bible and the progress of Christ's kingdom at home and abroad, es- pecially in connection with our own church ; stimulating an interest in the things of God generally ; taking an interest in the needy, one society being reported as having supported a poor widow for more than a year. That these and eneh like good works illiquid occupy the attention and engage the energies of eo many of our young people is a cause for unfeigned gratitude and while thankfully recognizing it ve would encourage them to go forward iu those and similar and Christ -like labors assured that in thus seeking to serve Christ the rich blessing 0f the Master will descend upon them. "Practical Endeavor" was the title of a Paper presented in a clear manner by Rev. D. Perris, of Wingham. He be- lieved the' -s was no church like the Pres- byterian church and believed in the old flag of the Covenant. There is endeavor in theory as well as practice. The hymns sung at Endeavor meetings aro full of inspiration but often more so than the work done. Must get down to work in dead earnest and not rest on the oars. The arm at work becomes strong and powerful. Cheering hymns are all right but not enough. Practical endeavor re. getting ourselves. Christianity is set- ting itself in every Timber but we must not forget to develop ourselves. This is the secret of our future success. While anxious for conquest don't forget the development of personal character. Don't treat God's Word lightly or humor- ously, nor waste the time of spiritual meetings in frivolity. Yotmg people should watch for strangers and givo them a hymn book or Bible and report new families to the pastor. How to reach people who aro careless and away from the olmroh is the great question that con- fronbe us. Seek out some point of agree - matt on which you mu meet. Value the souls of your fellows. Coley the practice of our politicians in making themselves agreeable so as to succeed sn obtaining the vote. Live the Gospel to others so that your life will commend itself to thein. Don't let personal ambition carry you away as our object is to glorify God aid enjoy Him forever. It takes a great deal of the grace of God to keep people humble and retaining a consciousness of what we are. Our influence and power should nob bo thrown away. Bev. Mr. Cobblediok, pastor of the Methodist ohuroh, was called upon. He said he was pleased at the attendance at the Convention and the warmth of the A dead meeting is a sign of the fire going out. Our hearts must overflow on iirao- tfeal linos of work. The Spirit within gives power without. In certain churoh- e5 the Holy Spirit is forgotten. We can't limit the Holy Spirit. Seek to be filled with it. He ohoosss whom He will as His mouthpieces. The Holy Ghost is as powerful as ever and the Pentecost was a specimen of what God can do at any time. If we live right these blessed clays could bo lived over again. The Christian Endeavor needs the Holy Spirit (1) To impart life to others. Keep clear of en- gaging in services as machines. (2) To impart knowledge to others. We can onlypimpart this so far as the Hoy Spirit leads to the heart. Old Adana is boo strong for the young Christian Endeavor- er. If the Holy Spirit teaches the in. etruotion will be the proper kind. (3) To help us to keep our pledge. A living Christian is the world's Bible. Our religious life musb speak like a living sermon as our actions outside speak louder then our words inside the meet- ings, The scoffer and infidel delight in seeing the true Christian spirit manifest- ed. Try to retain what of the Spirit wo have now and soak to advance Christian work. We can also aid in having the Spirit come into Dur hearts. Nothing can take the place of it. You oan't create permanent enthusiasm unless you sot aside special seasons of prayer for the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is the foun- dation of our hopes ; it is the pillar sup- porting the structure of Christian life and neafolnees, Mr. Malcolm's address was well worthy of the close attention it Medved. An organ solo by Miss Jennie Mo- Lanohlin was renderod in good style, while the collection was being taken and the question drawer slips distributed. "The Gospel Bee Hive" was the Unique topic chosen by Dr, Diokeen, of Galt. He said I often watched the bee and learned many lessons from it. It deme its own particular work, singing as it works, go- ing in bands and working in unity for the filling of the hive with honey. Gospel hoes fulfil the same laws, A bee has power, mind and joy, In the hive' we put let, what we ars-Oharacter. Our young people need to grow and the rain of Divine grace mush come down on our souls. When we understand this we aro more patient and forbearing, give opnor, tunity for improvement and growth. The swarm of power and the swarm of service aro two swarms always necessary, The tween bee of the former is "Be filled with he Spirit." We must empty our hearts in order to have them filled. Our sub- mission totheLord ie the measure of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. Moody's pow- er is the enduement of the Spirit, "Be ye holy, for I am holy" is another B that follows closely after the Srst. This will cut us clear away from the moorings of sin. Another 13, "Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." We often think we aro so strong we do not need this B but we want to get away from self and trust in our Saviour. Yet another 13, "Be ye all of one mind," Let peace rule in your community ; guard your Society by faith, prayer and love ; be one with Chrint and then ye will be one with one another. Where these B's are in the So- ciety there is nothing that it cannot ac- complish. The queen bee of service is "Be ye followers of the Lord as dear children." This is so drawing we feel like stepping out at once. Christ must be our study and every Christian should be a Christian Endeavorer. Imitate Christ as to pray- er and in our speech. He spoke gracious words. The first 13 in this swarm is "Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." The field of work is what the fire is to sympa- thetic ink, it brings it out. Conditions have an affinity for the work done. Read Moody's life and see how he has climbed the ladder to the top. When one wants to work he never wants for a field. A sweet voice is a wonderful power ; a holy song wakens a man up. Make use of your voice. The last B mentioned is "Be not carried about by divers doctrines." We have Invisible rails to run upon. We want bank -bone and think into the doc- trines of our church. The 13 of Spiritual power and active service you will always need in your hive. Life is nothing out- side of the kingdom of Christ. Be gener- ous. The things of this world are not worth striving for to keep. Live so that when you pass away the world will know that another standard bearer has fallen in the hosts of God. Dr. Dickson's ad- dress was a gem and was given in such a brotherly spirit that great good will he done by his burning words. The question drawer, in the hands of Dr. Dickson, was a source of both pleas- ure and profit to the audience and the reverend gentleman proved himself able to unravel all the tangles that were enigmatical to many. The use of the organ in public worship was a fruitful subject and it was quite evident there were two well defined opinions onit. Dr. Dickson strongly favored its employment. A vote of thanks was moved by Rev. Mr. Anderson and seconded by Rev. Mr. Kellock, expressing the thanks of the 70 or 80 delegates to the members of the Christian Endeavors of Melville and Knox churches and their pastors for their hospitality.` On motion of Rev. D. Millar and Rev. G. H. Oobblediek a hearty vote of thanks was presented to Rev. Dr. Dick- son for.his presence and valuable help. The old Doxology and the Benediction brought one of the best Conventions ever held in Brussels to a close. People We Know. J. D. Ronald was in Algoma this week. Mrs. Geo. Rogers is visiting at Wing - ham. Mrs. J. A. Stewart is visiting in To. ronto. Mrs. E. W. Matsom ie laid up with sciatica. Mies Donovon, of Seaforth, is visiting Mies O'Leary. Mrs. Jas. Fox was visiting in Wing - ham last week. Miss Ella Burgess has taken a situ- ation in London. Mrs. Knight, of Ilderton, was visiting Mrs. Fletcher this week. Miss A. Wynn, of Bluevale, was visit- ing in Brussels on Friday. Miss Kreuter, of Hanover, is visiting Miss Amanda Mo0raokeu. Mise Downey spent Thanksgiving day with old friends at Hanover. J. Gould ate bis Thanksgiving turkey in London with bis wife and family. Mies Kate McDonald was called to Seaforth by the illness of her nephew. Mrs. T. Fletcher was in Luoknow for a few days last week visiting berparents. Ephraim Downing and wife, of Gods. rich, are visiting at J. Downing's inthis place. Allis, second daughter of Thos. Carry, is on the sigh list this week. We hope she will soon be better. Rev. S. Jones bas been quite ill during the past week but we hope he , will soon be convalescent. Mrs. Cooper, of Toronto, sister to Miss Franois, Brussels, and daughter have gone to Germany in the hope of benefit. ting Mrs. Cooper's health, R. N. Barrett arrived 'home from a bunting ezeursion of three weeks, on the Bruce Peninsula, last Saturday after- noon bringing 2 deer with biro. Mrs. Walker and daughters have mov- ed to Brussels from near Galt and poor. pee making their home here. The Misses Wacker will open a dressmaking shop. N Mrs. T. Kneohtel and daughter will not return to Toronto as Mr. Knechtel will only have a few weeks before the Normal School closes. He went back on Friday. Otterville was disturbed one Sunday recently by a gang of about 200 mon who arrived on an early train, and ooreppfeted the Iron railroad bridge south of the Village. The Post Portrait Gallery, BEV. R. PAUL. In the bone of John and Mary Paul, near Doroheater, Dorsetsbire, England, on May 14, 1827, a son was born. This was not the first event of this kind fn the family as the baby, called Richard, was the 10th son, and the 12th child in a fam- ily of 16. When 19 years of age Mr. Paul was converted and united with the Methodist church. A year la ter he began preaching as a local preacher. Entering the ministry in the early part of 1861 he came to Canada where he has labored for nearly 44 years. He was stationed on Brampton, Bradford, Bowmanville, Guelph, Stratford and Mitchell oirouits besides country charges. 18 years of his ministerial life were spent on mission fields. He first came to this emotion of the country 83 years ago when clearances Were few and the pioneers scattered and the 18 years in this locality are among the pleasant ones remembered by Mr. Paul. Eight years ago he superannuated and moved to Brussels where be purohae• ed a half acre of land on Princess street on which he erected one of the cosiest homes (Victoria Cottage) in the town. On his "farm" be devotes a good deal of his leisure in summer and the product is by no means trifling. Mr. Paul's first wife was Mies Mary Samways, to whom he was married in 1855. She died in 1878. Of three children two are living. The present Mrs. Paul was Miss Lilly A. Gordon, near Orangeville, who has heart- ily seconded the efforts of her husband in his work. Mr. Paul's parents lived to a green old age, his father dying when 91 years of age and Mrs. Paul at 77. They died on the Isle of Wight. Minis- ters placed on the retired list often °seer from their public labors but the subject of this sketch has not done so nor does lie appear to have any intention, at the present, of desisting. DurIog his sojourn in Brussels be has preached 875 times ; given 50 addresses ; buried 44 persons ; baptized 35 individuals and married 80 couple. As an indication of Mr. Paul's fine, robust constitution iu a ministry of 44 years be was only three Sabbaths out of condition to preach and on three other Sabbaths be only preached once. For snab almost perfect health he should be very thankful, which no doubt he is. The reverend gentleman has taught a large Bible class in the Methodist Sabbath school since coming to town and is also a class leader. Although travelling on to- ward 07 Mr.. Paul retains a great deal of the vivacity of his youth and is always welcome on account of his geniality. His faculties are unimpaired and spec- taoles are not even used by him. He is a good preacher, a first-class neighbor and a willing worker wherever required. Once the writer heard the reverend gen- tleman ask a physician to prescribe for him and the olever M. D. at ones stated that the best remedy he knew was roast beef, plum pudding and the like. Mr. Paul bas been gaining nicely on this line of treatment and at the present weighs 216 pounds. May his shadow never grow less. Cassadiaoz .News. Norfolk county House of Refuge has 9 children 12 years of age. Alex. Allison, of Dunbar, is the owner of a one sent pieoe, date, 787, over 1,107 years old. Mrs. Wm. Allan, of Exeter, Out., arose early on Friday morning and left the house. Since then no trace of her has been found. Richard Bayly, Q. C., of London, has been chosen by the Middlesex Law As- sociation to succeed Chief Justice Mere• dith as a bencher. A Port Arthur dospatoh says the thermometer on. Thursday marked a lower temperature than at any time einoe the place was a materologiaal station. John Downs and James Boyd, of Belle- ville, have been fined 825 and costs each for fighting their dogs, and epeotators who witnessed the fight were fined $5 and ooets each. The Presbyter en synod of Manitoba and the Northwest has adopted a resolu- tion affirming its satisfaction with the feat that an unseotariau system of public school edaoation has been instituted in the province. A number of deer have been seen in the big woods in Colchester North, and have been zealously pursued by tinnier. ons hunting parties. A few have been reported killed. The season for shooting theta has closed. Last week William Skyes, of Logan, captured a whole family of sables, five in all. As the animal is becoming al. most extinct, the skins are valuable. Mr. Sk os took them to Stratford and sold them to MoPhefsou & M°Whinney, realizing for the five $35. The Hamilton Herald prints a carious story from Winona respecting the aura of two tumors on the neck of Miss Mary Harper, daughter of James. Harper, of that village, by meane of the old fashion- ed method of applying a snail. The tumors were close to Miss Harper's juglar vein and several city doctors de. otined to perform an operation. Additional 1-10Q43. News.. rise' program of vocal and instrument, al mnaie at the orchestra eonoert in the Methodist church next Monday evening. S" EVEEAL items of oorrespondenoe came to band boo late for this week's issue ow- ing to our publishing a day earlier than usual. SnpaTHAN».-Perrone desiring to join the ahorbband glare to be formed in Brua. sale are asked to attend a meeting at the school house on Friday evening of .this week at 8 o'clock to complete arrange. manes. EVENING CLAeeos,-Last Saturday even- ing the Oommitte appointed to deal with the formation of Evening classes met in the Mechanics' Inetibute Library, eomo 10 or 12 intending pupils being present. After discussing ways and means the meeting adjourned to meet in the same place on Saturday evening of this week, at 8 o'clock, to complete arrangements for the opening of the alaee on the following Tuesday evening. All wishing to join should attend the meeting Saturday even- ing as this is a fine opportunity of im. proving the time during the Winter even. ings. There are 25 lessons in the oourse and the Claes will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings of each week in Privaipal Cameron's room at the Public school for two boars, The fee, including a year's memberebip to the Institute Library, is 82.00 but $1 will be retnrned to every pupil attending 20 lessons out of the series. Mr. Cameron will be the teacher. Class will .commence work at 7.80. m. Between the town and country surrounding there should be 40 or 50 pupils as the Commercial course, includ. ing Arithmetic, Bookkeeping and Writ- ing, recommende itself to everybody on account of its general usefulness in every walk of life. There are nearly 2,000 vol- umes in the Mechanics' Institute Library at the disposal of every pupil of the even- ing classes. THE Kmxaroos.-The Kickapoo Indian Concert Oompeny have engaged the Town Hall, Brussels, for a week 'begin- ning Tuesday evening of next week. The admission is free bo adults, all under 21 will be oharged 5 cents each. On Thursday and Saturday evenings a double program will be presented at which a charge of 10 and 15 cents will be made. The object of these entertain. mente, in addition to giving a good pro- gram, ie to advertise the wonderful Kiokapoo Indian medicines, and from the reports of their concerts in other towns, they have proved a drawing card. The program is said to be free from any- thing that would in the least prove of- fensive to ladies or gents. The Lista. wel Banner of last week says of them :- "The Kickapoo Concert Company are holding forth nightly in the Town Hall to crowded audiences, due to the enter- taining show they pat up, and also, per. haps, that there is no obarge for admis- sion. Their trick and magic work and mimic singing are very diverting. Pro- fessor Hermann gives a leotare nightly on the virtues of the Kickapoo medi- cines. They are to be here all this and next week." Don't forget the opening night, Tuesday evening of next week, and will continue for six nights, barring 8andey and Tuesday, Deo. 4th, when W- E. Ramsay gives his "Trip around the world." The Kickapoos hold the fort on Wednesday night ot that week instead of Tuesday. Cii01i%R Ci11,1IE' . Next Sabbath Rev. Richard Paul will preach at Clinton. Maitland Presbytery met in Wingham on Tuesday of this week. Rev. Mr. Currie, of Hensall, was in town for a few days last week. Services on Thanksgiving day in Mel- ville church at 10:30 a. m. and Knox church at 2:30 p. m. Rev. R. Paul preached for Rev. George Jackson at Exeter, last Sabbath, the lat- ter gentleman being at Blyth. Bible Society meeting in oonneotion with Brussels Branch, will be held in the Methodistohuroh on Tuesday evening of next week. A meeting of the Executive of Huron County Sabbath Sohool Association was held in Clinton last Tuesday to outline the program for the next Convention, to be held in Goderich on Jan. 22.23, The pastor's subjects in the Metho- dist church will be : -Morning-"Stoop. ing to conquer," and in the evening "Our Champion." The Epworth League of Christian Endeavor will meet at the olose of the evening service. Homos PnasarrEnr.-Huron Presby- tery met at Clinton on Tuesday of last week, Bev. Mr. Shaw, moderator, iu the ohair. The treasnrer'e report showed a balance of 096 on hand. The moderator and Rev. Mr. Martin were appointed to address the Woman's Foreign Mission• ary Society at its annual meeting in Jan- uary. The notice of motion by Rev. Jas. A. Anderson to have the Presbytery hold its regular meetings at Clinton was with- drawn on account of the increased rail- way facilities now existing. In the after- noon session Rev. E. Cockburn, of the Paris Presbytery, by instruction of the Assembly's Augmentation committee, addressed the Presbytery in the interests of the augmentation fund. Rev. John Ross, from the Presbytery of Maitland, appeared before the Presbytery to seek its cooperation with that of Maitland in the interests of the congregation of Walton, which by reason of various causes has been reduced to a condition in which it is scarcely self-sustaining. A committee consisting of Rev. Arch. Mo. - Lean and Neil Shaw, with their elders, was appointed to visit Cavan church, Winthrop, and report et the next meet- ing of Presbytery. The clerk read a circular from the Assembly's Home Mie - Sion Committee and the Augmentation Committee, stating that the amount ex. peoted from rho Presbytery for the form- er fund is $21.50 and $700 for the latter, for the ensuing year, The Presbytery agreed to hold its next meeting at Hen., sell on the third Tuesday of January. Tbatnesferd is to have a newspaper, the Record.