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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1895-4-19, Page 1Vol. 22. No. 40. Two Tueaaay More�9ril23 d ® d' ri®ttJtry`Qinst ANL' 30 Bp cutis, 1893 WILL LEAVE TQTONTO- AT9.00n.M. (should sufiloiont business oiler) for Manitoba and the North=west A throw IYOolnniat Oar. will bo attaobod to. the Q 1?, By; , flail except 7bron- to,12.20,noon, .daily oxoept 13upday during Apoll. See your nearest Agent, T. FARROW, AGENT, BRUSSELS. What a Woman call do., She eau say No and stick to it. She can also say No in such a low, soft voice that it means Yes. • She can sharpen a lead pencil --if you give her pencil enough. Sho can and does enjoy a kiss from her husband 75 years after marriage. She can but she don't pass the show win- dow at BREWER'S Art Gallery without admiring the beautiful dis- play of pictures. She can and she is going to get a dozen Photos. of herself and family at BRE W.IliR'S, for the price is right and the work is up to date. You have only to see;it to be convinced. She can have pictures Enlarged to any size from old pictures of any descrip. tion in the latest American Styles at BREWER'S Art Gallery, by his newly employed workman, A. B. Sovereen who is a SPECIALIST in that line. She can and so can you enjoy a call at BREWER'S Art Gallery, looking over the Fine Works of Art. Pastelle, Water Colors, Crayon and the latest designs of Bromide Enamelled Portraits. In fact just what you want at BREWER'S S ART GALLERY. 25 REWARD Will be paid to anyone producing a "MONARCH" bicycle that has broken down in anyway through the fault of material or work. manship, excepting an accident. Send in the Wheel antl get the money. P. R. WRIGHT. d and 8 Adelaide st. West, Toronto. A full stook of repairs kept in Toron- to and can be procured on the Shortest Notice. A. M. McKAY & Co., ERUSSELS. rand Trun ITI 19.101..WA. Y. ''y' if you,want to Travel NORTH SOUTH ST EAST or WEST -TA10.1 TllS- 9�•qq,1�� �{�, 4 Grand Trunk.. For paotioulers apply to ti. p N.1�Ciy� N��L11J kJ;r/LV; G. T. R. Agent, Bruseele. BRUSSLS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, A.P.RIL 19, 1890 BRUSSELS PUBLIC SCHOOL. The following is the result of the half yearly promotion examination of the Brussels Public School, All,pnpils in the primary classes should be in their places immediately after the .Caster Holidays as the work of the berm in these classes begins then, Parente need not. expect new °lessee to bo formed for those who enter two or three weeks after school opens, The following is the result of the monthly examination for March noxi 1, PEIBIAIIT; Exam, in Composition, Grammar, Algebra, Arithmetic, Book. keeping and Deportment. Total, 600. Leon Jaokson ..488 Myrtle Nott -370 376 D. MoEenzie ..401 Dora'Nott ..376. Ella Lamont ..400 Frank Smith • , 848' Jauey'Howe .,410 A J MoSenzio..824 Dan Strachan ..408 Bella Lamont ,.810 S MoLanablin..368 WLeatherdale...214 Peanut Samoa Lnavnco.-Exam, in Composition,. Algebra, Geography, Phy- sics, Bookkeeping and Deportment. Total, 000. E Webster .:416 E M4Lauclilin..291 Fred Wilson ,.405 Kenzie Scott ..288 J McCracken .,388 George Watt ..282 L Danford ..380 Ira Gerry ..274 Georgie Howe ..362 May Shaw ..267 Fred Gilpin .,815 L Leatherdale..2,54 Ken Cousley ..310 Wm Ainlay •.280 L McLennan ..291 Raub Hindee ENTEANaE.-Exam. in Composition, Grammar, History, Arithmetic, Dictation and Deportment. Total, 600. Bella Laidlaw ..480 J McLaughlin ..875 D MoLauohlin..458 Fred Ramon ..382 0 Hingston ..420 Fred Hunter ..306 Edna Dennis ..418 C McCracken ..296 Herb Dennis ..413 J McCracken ..268 May Deadman 401 Dalby Kendall..267 r Brydges ..893 Fanny Rogers -230 L Pringle ..388 Fotmyn.-Exam. in Composition, Gram- mar, History, Arithmetic, Dictation and Deportment. Total, 600. Louie Reid ..393 L Downing ..312 Lena Backer ..390 P Mitchell ..009 Nellie Putland..384 Ella Scott . ..301 J. H. Cameos, Principal. Promotions in this department are made when the results of the Departmen- tal Examinations are made known. Pupils should not forget the medal of- fered to those who take the highest marks in each of the rooms, Room 2. The monthly report of the fourth glass in this department was destroyed by the lire, Promoted to Junior 4th, Percy Watt ..628 J Pybus ..447 A. McKelvey ..401 R Crozier ..425 G McLauchlin..472 0-Vanstone ..422 5 Beam ..461 0 Milloy ..405 L Curry ..447 Remaining in Senior 3rd. S Forsythe ..320 Tom Agar .815 Annie Colvin..317 C Elamite (absent) Promoted to Senior 8rd. M McGuire ..409 J McMartin ..408 L Sinclair ..477 M MoArter ..408 Ida Zilliax .,471 0 Zilliax ..408 Alice Kendall ..441 N Smith ..394 J Forbes ..436 S Driver ..876 Remaining in Intermediate 3rd. Geo MoKay ..334 E Walker '..816 J Ward ..328 L Kerr .231 F Finn ._321 0 Baeker (absent). Total marks for Senior Ord, 880 ; for Intermediate, 880. Miss BRADEN, Teacher. noonl 3. From Junior Third Class to Miss Braden's room. Marks necessary to pass, 858. A Pntland ..464 M Forsythe ..898 A McKay ..462 E Webster ..388 E Smith ..447 F Armstrong ..387 D Watt ..435 F Thomson ..385 N Vanstone ..428 M Scott ..884 R Taylor ..424 B Scott ..371 M Forbes ..414 S Ward ..365 E Kerr ..408 B Hunter ..860 Remaining in class, none. Prom Sr. Second to Jr. Third. Marks necessary to pass, 290. ' A Irwin ..474 B Putland ..827 H Johnston ..484 C Richards ..315 J Cousley ..420 A Richardson ..811 G Ross ..412 L Pybus ..804 E McArter ..303 17 McGuire ..1100 C Edwards ..860 E Lawry ..295 M Settergron ..847 G Richardson ..298 M Richardeon..848 R Wilbeo ..290 Remaining in clpss. R Mel auohlin..268 M Hunter .. 238 A Taylor ..269 P Richards ..198 R Burgess ..240 W Frain ..149 From Jr. Second to Sr. Second. Marks necessary to pass, 290. 17 Blashill ..882 M Howe ..306 F Worth ..867 A Crozier ..801 I Williams ..354 W Ciampbell ..299 W Ha oroft ..849 S Forsythe ..209 E McCracken ..886 B Blashill ..208 M Beam ..320 G Melson ..292 D Cameron ..315 A Lowry ..200 F Dennis ..811 V Cooper ..200 Remaining in the class. W •Ament ..266 L Cooper .•178 W Zilliax ..253 J' MoNabb .440 S Scott ..247 N Williamson . .187 G Thomson .244 Miss DowNEY, Teacher. noon 4. Promoted from' Sr. Part 1st to Jr. 2nd. -B Howe, F Wilson, S Maxwell, H Finn, A Cameron, G MoKay, J Walker, M Mc- Lauolilin, lr Dunford, H Ainlay, E Don - bow, M 'Hunter, N Kendall, G Richard- son, M Skoue, R Ainlay, E Avery, P Birt. Sr. Part 2nd. -Promoted to title class, -I Taylor, L Ross, E Taylor, E Bather, II Watt, A Forsyth, 0 Blashill, R Mo - Kenzie, 0 Cameron, A Roes, W Frain, J Thomson, J Burgess, P Lowry, A Curry, G Muer, M Grower, L Koenig, N Smith. Remaining in the °lase -M Kenn. ay. Part 2nd. -Promoted to this class. -0 Mo0rackon, 0 IIinggeton, II Richards, G P'inn, V Edwards. R Plum, P Leather - dale, 11 Ameut, NI McArber, 5 Beam, 11 Futnston,13, Pugh, 19 Wilton, T Meadows, G Sinith, G Finn, 5' Johnston, Sr. Part 1st,--Protnoted-to this glass,- J Cameron, B Hendorsou, 130. fiiuolalr, 1t Lowry, G Curry, F Soobt, A Lott, A, Birch, 17 Irwin, Remaining in the °lass- 0 Wilbee, G Hamilton, L Bleeblill, 711. Pugh, 13 Richardson, .Jr. Part let, -II Lowry, II'Baeloer, A Walker, R Kendall, GRoes, L Sinolair. Mrss Coorltn, Teacher. OBITUARY. The following obituary notioes refer to brothers of Mrs. Robb. Walker, of Brne sale :- The Galt Reformer of April 4th says:-- There ays:-There died at his residence on James st„ this morning, Robert Thomson,, in the 74th year of bus age. Hie death was not unexpected, as ho hes been suffering for the past two years with cancer in the bowels, For some time his demise had. been expected by the members of his fem. ily as liable 00 take place at any moment. The ltate liobt, Thomson was born in Dumfrioshire, Scotland, his -father being Aloxauder Thomson, who died some fif- teen years ago, Mrs. Thomson, his wife, and the mother of the eubject of this sketch, died some 18 years ago. When a boy twelve years of ago, Mr, Thomson Dame out with his father and mother to Canada. They remained in Montreal for a short time and then camp to Dumfries, where they were life-long residents. They settled on aline farm one mile north of Roseville on the town line between Wat- erloo and North Dumfries. On the next farm to the one occupied by his parents, Robert lived nearly all his life, until some four years ago, when he removed his fam- ily to town and has since led a retired life. Deceased was ono of Cho oldest and most widely -known settlers of North Dumfries, He was a man of good mot- ives, high ohmmeter and kindly feelings. In religion he was a member of the Pres- byterian church, worshipping for many years at Knox church, Ayr, and latterly iu Knox church, Galt. In politics he was a consistent Reformer, Nearly 50 years ago Mr. Thomson was married to Miss Janet Armstrong, of Howick, Scotland, who came to this country with her moth- er many years ago. Had Mr, Thomson lived until May next, he and his now -sur- viving life companion would have cele- brated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. The departed leaves three brothers and two sisters. The brothers. are Thos. W., who resides in Fergus -at present very ill and not expected to live - John, in Seaforbh, and Joe. in New Dun- dee. The sisters are Mrs. John Hender- son, who resides in Elma, and Mrs. Robb. Walker, residing in Brussels. A family of several grown up children are left to mourn the decease. of an esteemed father. The sons are :-Francis, who reside a mile north of Roseville ; Alexander, at home, and Walter A., who lives in Hen• sail. The daughters are :-Mrs. Hugh Campbell, of Grand Rapids, Mich. ; Mise Belle, who resides at home ; Mrs. Geo. Elliott, residing on the old Thomson homestead, and Misses Mary and Jennie Thomson, who reside in Galt. The fun- eral took place on Friday afternoon from the family residence, James street, to the Mt. View cemetery. The Fergus News -Record of April 11th says :-T. W. Thomson, who died at "Thistle He" on the afternoon of Satur- day last, was born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland, in the year 1830. The family emigrated to Canada two years after- wards, and after living in Montreal for a short - time moved to the Township of Dumfries in 1834. After learning the dry goods business in the store in which his nephew, Wellington Laurison, is at present engaged, in Galt, he started in the mercantile line in the village of. Drumbo and coutinned in this Wiliness for a few years, then disposing of it ho went back to the old homestead, where be remained some ten years. Here he married Miss Mary Lacrison, his life companion, who survives him. Ho came to Fergus in the year 1872, and shortly afterwards went into the livery business in which he succeeded admirably for a number of years. He then received the appointment of Olerk of the 4th Division Court here, in the year 1880, which office he held till the time of his death. De- ceased was an adherent in Melvillecheroh for a number of years, a staunch Liberal in polities, and leaves a widow', two brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss. He leaves no children, and his father, mother and one brother died some years ago. His eldest brother Robert died in Galt, April 8rc1, and was buried on Friday 611-1. Joseph, another brother lives in Now Dundee, Ont., John who resides in Seaforth, and has been at- tending to official and other duties for his deceased brother during the past seven months. This sister Janet resides in the Township of lflma, and the yonugest sister, Jane, lives in Brussels, and visited her brother occasionally during his sick- ness. Wellington Lamison, a nephew of the deceased, and who was adopted in his childhood, upon the death of his father, was meet attentive during his uncle's long illness and mourns the death as one who has lost a kind and indulgent foster Sather. Airs. Armstrong, of To- ronto, afsitar of Me. T. W. Thomson, spent three months with the family and olid all that mortal could do to alleviate the sufferings and 'thew the spirit of the deceased. Thus it will be seen that Friend nor Pbvslelan could not save lits mortal body from the 501100. Mrs. Laurisatu, who lives at Galt, has also been a faithful helper in his trouble. T. W. Thomson, thep subject of this obituary, was a well read man and of more than ordinary intelligence. He was au individual of .thin opivions,rather fond of controversy, and heartily enjoyed a social discussion on political or theologioal topics. Been and.alearheaded in business matters he teas rowdy to comply with the requirements of any transaction that ho entered into,' and demanded the same of the other cuuteneting party. He did not ogre for company purely for the sake of company, but enjoyed to the highest possible degree the social intercourse of those with wluouu he wag in the habit of negotiating in a social way. Time with him was too short to fritter away valuable moments listening to those who tallied' for the sake of hearing their own voioo. In his home he was warmly genial in manner, exceptionally entertaining in conversation and bounteously generous in. his hospitality, Indeed there are few houses in which a sooialevening could' be. more thoroughly enjoyed, and the doceas. ed entered, with almoet youthful enthuse lawn, into whatever amusement contribut- ed to the: pleasure of the company. ,Mrs. Thomson will feel her loss most acutely, as the couple lived, town extreme degree, in each other's oompauy, and the deaths- ed dearly loved the quiet aomfnrte of his home, andspent nearly all his spare time in and around his own house, His ill- ness covered a period of °lose upon nine months, during which time he was al- most constantly confined to his xoom and bed. The hopeful and patient manner' in which he endured his protracted illness was marvellous. After months of severe suffering and almost helpless weakness, he was always hopeful if not confident of ultimate recovery ; and all through the pact sever° winter looked long and patiently for the coming of the invigor• acing breezes of balmy spring and the singing of the woodland songsters. But alas for human hopes and expectations, just at the verge of the long looked for season Mr. Thomson passed peacefully away to that clime where there is per- petual sunshine and ever. blooming flowers. Mrs. Thomson has had the heartfelt sympathy of many friends dur- ing all the anxious months of her hus- band's illness, and that sympathy will now be intensified in this the hour of sore bereavement. At 2 o'clock Wednesday service washeld at "Thistle Ha'," Revs. W. W. Sperling, M. Swann, J. B. Mullan, and Dr. Wardrope taking part. Thepall. bearers were John Beattie, Henry Michie, Peter Rennie, J. L, Drainie, James Argo and G. A. Reid. About 40 members of Fergus Lodge No. 73, I. 0. 0. F., took charge of the funeral obsequies upon arrival at the grave the beautiful and im- pressive service of the Order was read by the chaplain, the brethren planing a sprig of evergreen on the coffin ase lasttribute to the memory of a departed brother. Itrussels Scheel Ilmu•d. A special meeting of Brussels School Board was held on Tuesday evening, all the members present. Minutes of the last regular and three special meetings were read and passed. Inspector Robb's report was read and filed. A communication was also read from Judge Doyle re Trustee protest. On motion of A. Reid and Dr. Graham accounts were read as follows :-G. F. Blair, $25.00 ; 17. Milloy, $1.25 ; T. New- some, $2.50 ; G. Colvin, $2.50 ; Jas. Fox, $8.60. Moved by A. Reid, seconded by A. Hunter that the accounts be paid except G. F. Blair's, which referred to bill of costs in recent School Trustee protest. Carried. Aiovod by J. 17. Kendall, seconded by A. Hunter that the question of costs in defending the proceedings of the election protest be referred to the Minister of Education. Carried. Competitive plans from 16 architects were laid before the boned and examined when those of Mr. Powell, of Stratford, and Mr. Benning, of Listowel, were selected from the number. These two were discussed for a time when Board adjourned until Wednesday. The Smead- Dow system of heating and ventilating was also under discussion and a repre- sentative was present from Toronto. This process costs from $800 to 81,000. WEDNESDAY MIMEO the Board met, quite a number of citizens being, in attendance also. Mr. Powell explained his plans to the Board. Moved by Dr. Graham, seconded by A. Reid that Mr. Powell's plan be adopted. Moved in amendment by J. N. Kendall, seconded by A. Hunter, that Mr. Binning's plans be accepted. Dr. McKelvey supported the amendment making 8 votes and Rev. J. ROSS voted with the notion making a tie and deadlock. Various plans were suggested to overcome the difficulty as to referring the question to various persons as arbitrators bat no conclusion was ar- rived at and Board adjourned until Thursday evening at 7:80 o'clock. Mr. Biuning's plan malls for a building 56x734 estimated cost 06,750.50. Mr. Powell's is for a structure 02x68 feet, about larger than the other, to cost 06,700. Tho latter calculates on lath and plaster partitions and shingle roof where- as the former has brick partitions and slate roof. Mr. Powell stated that these alterations would amount to about $700 addition in bis estimate. The board ap. peered to be agreed on the inside plan of the Binning building excepting in width of hall, but divided on the exterior, three men thinking it too plain in architecture. Tho interior of the Powell plan would have to bo altered as to starway and partitions if decided upon. The later is a neater style of architecture for the ex. torior but as bo permanence there appears to be some doubt as compared with a plainer Wilding. It is just a little nn. fortunate that more unanimity does not exist on the Board as it is a noticeable feeturo that on almost all important questions they stand 8 and 8. A. visit by a couple of members of the Board to Palmerston, where a new school has been erected on Mr. Powell's plan, and to some other towns where a building after Mr. Binning's plan could be seen should go a good distance in deciding the mat. ter. The saluool is going to put consider. able expense on the ratepayers of Brus- eels and hasty conclusions should not be made. If the Binning plan of the ex- terior wore modornised a little and width ineroased it appears to suit a good many in town. Neither pian should be accept- ed, however, until the proposed alter. atione are drafted out and approximate estimates obtained from contractors ae well as architects. While engaged in a friendly amine with an aequaiutenco, Dr. Thoruton, dentist, Wallaoeburg, fell and broke hie log. People We now. Fred. Hayoroft was visiting in London.' Mrs. (Dr.) Graham is visiting in Toren. t0, Dr, Davidson 0000 Easter at Strath- roy; leliss Lucy Hoare in visiting is Brun= eels. 11 Mas, Dutton, Mrs. Deadman's mother, ie , Barr1st& Blair spent Easter at Gode. riiob, 3.illForbse woe visiting in town for a week, Mrs. Kerrie was visiting at Atwood for a week. Mrs. Funetan and Ella spent Sunday in Biuevale. Jno. Crawford is home on a visit from Port Huron. F. Lambie, of Scotland, is visiting ab 8, 13. Jackson's. - Mfss Graham, of Atwood, wan visiting Mrs, R. G. Wilson. Miesee McGowan, of Granton, were visiting in Brussels. Mr. 'Ellis and family have moved to town from MoKillop. - Mrs. Worth, of Chicago, is visiting her sister, Mrs, B. Gerry. Harold Creighton of Guelph, ate hie Easter eggs in Brussels.' Miss. Lily Gordon, of Luoknow, is visiting Mrs. T. Fletcher. J. F. Mo0rae, of Toronto, was holiday ing in Brussels for a week. James Hay, of Melita, Manitoba, was visiting at Jas. McAlpine's. Mrs. (Dr.) McNaughton was renewing old friendships in Seaforah. Miss Fannie Smith has returned from an extended visit to the East. Miss BarbaraHunterspent her Easter holidays at her home at Elora. Mrs. (Rev.) Griffin and children were visiting at Kincardine this week. Thos. MoLauohlin was home for hie Easter holidsysfrom Brooefield. Aire. Andrew Currie, jr., was visiting relatives in London and vioinity. Mise MaCraoken of Biuevale, was visit- ing in town during the past week. Mrs. John Downing was renewing old friendships in Goderiob this week. Mrs. J. L. Barr has been under the doctor's care daring the past week. Mrs. F. Brayden, of Hanover, was visit. ing her mother, Mrs. Mango Wallace. Mice Lily Holland, of Port Huron, is visiting relatives and friends in town. Mre. A. Cousley has been on the siok list with a throat trouble akin to quinsy. Misses Graoie and Jean Austin, of Listowel, were holidaying with Georgie Rene Mr.e. Davidson and Ella, of Listowel, were visiting at John Soneley's this week. Mice Irene Fralick, of Wingham, spent Easter with her grandmother, Mrs. S. Pearson. The family of John Pybus removed from Brussels on Tuesday. They will live near Kippen. Miss Mary Mories, of Wingham, was visiting with old friends in Brussels and locality this week. Mrs. J. G. Skene and May made a holiday visit with friends in Stratford during the past week. W. A. McLean, of Owen Sound, was renewing old friendships in Brussels during Easter holidays. Rev. R. Paul and wife were visiting old acquaintances at Londeeboro' last Satur- day, Sunday and Monday. Mrs, Watson, of Burlington, was visit- ing her daughter, Mrs, (Rev.) Cobbledick this week. M. Watson was here also. Tboe. Ross, of Ohesley, and Robb. Ross and wife, of Wroxeter, were visiting' under the parental roof on. Easter Sun- day. H. J. Morden, of the Standard Bank, had a wrestle with la grippe thin weep; and the latter had the beet of it for a few days. Henry Mooney arrived home last Fri- day from Michigan, where he has been during the past Winter engaged in lum. baring. James McAlpine left on Monday for the Grand Camp of the Sons of Scotland which was in session at Niagara Fails this week, D. Ewan is able to get about in his blacksmith shop and do light work. He thinks his' broken leg vacation should Dome to a close. W. F. Vaustoue attended the Macon. bees Provincial Convention et Sarnia last week. The idea of forming a separate - jurisdiction fur Ontario was voted down. George Crooks and family have moved to their recently purchased property on Queen street West. Mr. and Mre. Dick. son will visit relatives and old friends in Huron 0o. before removing to Detroit. We regret to bear of the serious Meese of Mrs. Donald Sinclair, Queen Street, but we hope the means used will prove helpful in her restoration to health, Mrs. Sinclair is upwards of 77 years of age. Chatham will celebrate in grand style on July 155, her birth as au incorporated city. The weather throughout Manitoba con• binues to be very favorable for seeding and the majority of the farmers have their grope in. Three female tramps have been work- ing the philanthropic people at Galt. They each had a babe in their acme and are believed to be light.fingered. About half -past four Monday after- noon, John Harvey, meseenger for the G. N. W. Tel, Co., Pembroke, while ou an errand to Beauty's sash factory, ill some unknown way gob caught in the belting of the machinery, and was kit. led almost instantly. The body was horribly mangled and the °lathes were torn from it. A trotting race of 22 miles took plaoe on the Governor's road on Saturday, from Pottereburg to Tbamesford and return. The horses were owned by Thos. Snow, of Crumlin, and W. Barnes, of Pottereberg. The former won in the feet time of 2 hours and 16 esoonds, con- sidering the roads and vehicles they drew. Snow's horse drew a heavy three spring. wagon, and Barnes a heavy eid•fasluoned buggy. 9 W. H. KERB, Pop, _LL.T_ _ __..._ CIJUKUIL CII11I115. Next Sabbath Rev. 0, H. Cobblediolr will preaoh.at Bluevale. Rev. R. Paul will occupy the Methodist thumb pulpit here in the morning and Rev. J. W. Pring, of Biuevale, in the evening, Rev, D. Millar left for his new °barge, in Lindsay Presbytery, leet Wednesday. Mr. Millar 15 a good preacher and does hie work faithfully and we wish him abundant meths in his new charge. Bev, David Perris, of Wingham, pur- poses tatting a trip to the Old Country with a view of improving his health, Meth has not been first-class of late. We hope his visit will prove benefloial, A meeting of Knox Ohuroh congregation will be held next Tuesday to consider what steps will be taken regarding the future, The indications appear to be that another minister will not be called. Oa Sunday of last week in Knox thumb, Toronto, was celebrated a triple anniversary, viz. : Seventy-five years of Presbyterianism in Toronto, fifty years of the exiete, nee of Knox °berth, and fifteen years of fnoumbenoy of the present pas- tor, the Rev. Dr. Parsons. Melville Ohuroh W. F. M. S. has ar- ranged with Rev. R. S. G. Anderson, M. A., B. D., of Wroxeter, to give his in- teresting lecture on the Presbyterian missions in Central India, on Monday, May 6th. A number of excellent stere- opticon views will be exhibited in con- nection with the lecture. The Inspector for the Manchester In- surance 00. was in Exeter and adjusted the claim of the Main St. Methodist church, giving his order for $6,100, the amount of their policy. This sum, to- gether with the brick in the old structure will be applied in the erection of a new church, the members by a proportion of 10 to 1, opposing the proposed union. Rev. Dr. Dewart will sail for England - on May 25th. At the last Conference Dr. Dewert was appointed delegate to con. vey greetings to the meetings of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference of Eng- land, the Irish Methodist Conference, the Methodist New Connexion Con- ference, and the Primitive Metho. dist Conference. Rev. A. C. Cour- tioe will assume the editorship of the Guardian early in Jane. Last week's War Cry, the Raster pa- per, was one of the most elaborate num- bers yet issued from the presses of the Salvation Army in Canada. It was abundantly illustrated with handsome outs, and se a supplement contained an excellent copy of Hoffman's beautiful painting, "Christ before Pilate." The reading matter was unusually good, and, all told, the number was one which the editor of the paper has reason to feel proud of. ST. JouN's Cannan. -The annual vestry meeting of St. John's ohuroh was held on Monday, the incumbent, Rev. Mr. Griffin, in the chair. Reports of a very cheering character were presented, showing ad- vancement along the various lines of church work. Jas. Irwin was elected People's warden and W. F. Vanstone Clergyman's warden. H. Dennis was chosen lay delegate to the Synod. The eidesmen are George Rogers, Wm. James, A. Koenig and Wm. Blaehill, Geo. Rogers was appointed Vestry Clerk. Sons SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. -Last Sabbath Rev. Dr. Gifford, of Wingham, conducted the anniversary services of the Methodist Sabbath sohool. In the morning his remarks were to the pupils, who were seated in the centre Beats. The singing was lead by the excellent orches- tra of the school. Instead of the regular session in the afternoon an open meeting was held arkrd was largely attended. Short addresses were given by B. Gerry and Dr. Gifford on the Easter anniver- sary. Misses Lizzie Sample, Annie Smith and Walter Wake sang "Ons Sweetly Solemn thought," in addition to the usual service of praiee. Dr. Gifford was greeted with a large audience in the evening, when he gave an admirable and masterly address on "The responsibility of the parent to the child." The choir rendered appropriate Easter anthems and a quartette was nicely sung by Miss- es Sample and Smith and Mesars. Wake and Wilson. MAITLAND PEESDTTEey.-Last Monday forenoon a special meeting of Maitlaud Presbytery was held in Knox church, Brossele, to consider the resignation of Rev. D. Millar, of the above mentioned ohurob. There were present Revds. D. B. McRae, Oranbrook • t.. Y. Hartley, Biuevale ; R. S. N. G. 'Anderson, Wrox- eter ; D. Perris, Wingham ; J. Ross, D. Millar and S. Jones, Brussels, and Elders Gardiner and A. Stewart. Rev. Mr. Mc- Rae was appointed Moderator pro tem and Rev. Mr. Rose, Clerk. Thos. Strath. an represented the congregatiou5 and G. A. Deadman and R. H. Cutt'congre- gation. Mr. Millar's reel .tion was aeoepted to take effect on Monday. Rev. Mr. McRae was appointed Moderator of the Seesion. Rev. Geo. Ballantyne, of Molesworth, was named a Commissioner to the General Assembly in the place of Mr. Millar. A. Gardiner was alae ap- pointed. Assembly will meet in London next June. Next Sabbath' evening Knox ohuroh will be preached vacant. The regular eervioe will be held in the morn. ing, In parting with Mr. Millar, the Presbytery expressed their appreciation of the servioes which Mr, Millar had rendered among them, his readiness to help when called upon and the brotherly and cordial relations which have ever existed between them. They would ex. press in parting their prayer that God would bless him in the new sphere of labor to which he goes, and assure him of their continued interest in his welfare and work, The Clerk was insbrnated to give a certificate of transference to Lind- say Presbytery to Mr. ATiliar. G. L. Thompson, of the Daly bongo, Ingersoll, gave hie pigs a keg of aanr beer. They drank their fill and were made roaring drunk, fighting each other like human beings. Charles Rose, of West Zorra, common ly known among his many friends as the "weather profit," has fallen heir to $40., 000 in cash. He has been working on Mr, Schaefer's farm.