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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1895-5-3, Page 1Vol. 22. No. 42. The .Tuesday Last P , ril30 Settlers' 1305 Specials, WILL LEAVE TOTONTO AT 9.00 P. M. (should euffiolant busineeeoffer) for Manitoba and the North -wast A through Colonist Oar will be attached to the O. P. By, Padua Express, leaving To ron- to,12.2e, noon, daily except r Sunday ,luring 'See your nearest Agent, T. FARROW, AGENT, BRUSSELS. ei cad w CO a f-1 0 0 `C 0colit • cd 1-1 0▪ 2 0 H z cc Modern Competition -..•v Y vomm— Sharpens prices strongly in your favor. It is to your advantage to call and inspect Goods and get Prices before purchasing elsewhere. I will not be Undersold. My stook is complete and have bargains for you all the year. Dress Goods, Ducks, Prints, Ginghams, Lawns, Cupons, Pauline, Laces, Hose, Gloves, Art Muslim, Lace Curtaine, Skirtings, Flannelottos, Corsets, Ladies' Vests. Mystoolr of Gent's Furnishings is com- plete at very Low Prices. Groceries. In the Grocery Department my stook is complete. Teas and Coffee a Special- , ty: They aro the Best that can bo had.. My 25 cent Tea in Black and Japan is the talk of the country. Canned Goode of all kinds of the Best Brands always in stock. Pure Spices of all kinds. Highest Price for Batter and Eggs. J. C. SKENE Bnii'E Slioiit I It will soon be known I am tala;- ' ing all kinds of Photos, Cray- ons, Pastells and Water Colors. Pictures taken as natural as 1 of Fathers, Mothers, and Babies, Grandfathers and Groat -Grandfathers, and Gentlemen with their Ladies. houses stock Picturot# of your and, Lawns, Groups, Pic-nie Par- ties, in fact all kinds of out and indoor work in the Highest Style o,f Art. H.R. BREWER ARTIST, BRUSSELS. BRUSSELS; ONTARIO, FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1898 DOMINION PARLIAMENT, Col, O'Brien is moving for eorrespond- euoe with Gon. Booth on immigration, Sir Richard Cartwright is inquiring in- to the expenses of the Behring Sea ar- bitt'atiou. Senator Boulton purposes bringing up the question of grading of Manitoba wheat and will move an address iu the Senate for information. Mr. Callan, loader of the Nova Scotia Opposition, is here trying, it is said, to arrange for a Conservative nomination for Shelbourne, N. S. Sir C. 1I, Tupper has not sufficiently recovered from his severe attack of oold on the chest and lungs to enable him to be present in his place. David Creighton was in town. He as- sumes the 'duties of Assistant Receiver - General at Toronto, ou May 10. Mr, Creighton was warmly received and con- gratulated by his old newspaper con- freres. An order in eoonoil has been Massed fixinO the amount of expenses of Judges holding weekly sittings of the High Court of Justine at Ottawa and London as fol- lows ':-For moll sitting in Ottawa, $25 ; for each sitting at London $10. The laboratory branch of the Inland Revenue Department has this spring an- alyzed 84 samples of agioultural£ertilizors, an increase of 24 over last year. A bulle- tin has just been issued showing the re- lative value of each fertilizer as required' by the act. The Auditor -General's report shows that D. O'Connor of Ontario drew 1119,850 last year on account of legal expenses, whioh totalled 8101,000. The World's Pair expenditure to June 80, 1894, was $114,000, For Behring Sea expenses 862,- 000 was paid up to June 30. Rev. Father Faradic stated recently that the Dominion Government would' -pay $10 a bead for immigrants brought from Michigan to Verner in the Nipissing district. Several scores were induced to come, and now Father Paradis is appeal- ing through the French press for aid to these people, who pre, be says, in a desti- tute condition. Mr. McMullen, in the hill of which he has ,given notice respecting the salaries of Lieut. -Governors, proposes to reduce the salaries of the Lieut. -Governors, of Ontario and Quehec from $10,-e. 000 to $6,000 a year ; of the Lieut -Gover- nors of other Provinces and the Territor- ies; excepting Prince Edward Island, to 85,000 and that of Prince Edward Island to $4,000. The salaries of the Lieut.• Governors are now $10,000 in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba ; $9,000 in Nova Scotia New Brunswick and,British Col- umbia, and 87,000 in the Territories of Prince Edward Island. Niox-rtR. Counoil meeting last Saturday. Thos. Bone, jr., was laid np with the grippe for a few days lately. John Mason, sr., was seriously indis- posed for a few days last week. Mrs. Thos. Bone and Mies Alice• have been laid np for the past week with the grippe. Frank Patterson and daughter, of Wingham, were visiting at T. Russell's last week. Peter Cannon and John Kelly, -6th line, each lost a cow recently from indi. gestion. Several farmers aro already through with their Spring seeding. The land and weather have been all that could be de- sired. John Campbell, of Belgrave, was palled to attend the funeral of his brother, Robert, of Esgnesing township, Halton Co., last week. When are the Presbyterians of Bel - grave going to get a settled minister ? After hearing so many able men they ap- pear to be confounded. Miss Annie Meiktejohn returned from Toronto last week, where she had the pleasure of attending the meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society in connection with the Presbyterian oburoh. Scnoon Raooirr,--The following is the standing of the pupils iu S. S. No. 8, Morris, for April, in order of merit : — Oth class—Robt. Curry ; Sr. 4th—Alton Wheeler, Maggie Yuill, Sam. MoOraok- en ; Jr. 4th—Willie Wilson, Minnie Cam. exon, Joe Yuill, Ann Caution, Kate Blaok, Mary Miohie, Milton Curry, Reggie Watson • Sr. 3rd—Russell Wheeler, .Ernest Wheeler, Alice Douglas, Jas. Miller, Bert Watson, Nellie Wilson, Lillie Kellington, Willie Cantlon ; Sr. 2nd Jos. Hanna, Aggie Speir, Stanley Wheel. er, Annie Speir, Robbie Kellington, Pearl Embury, Solomon Cloakey • Jr. 2nd-- Rohl. nd—Robt. Douglas, Willie Douglas, Gordon Embury, Jennie Shedden, Louis Cole ; Sr. let—Andy Miller, Gusty 'Wheeler, Alex. Stewart,Jas. McCracken • class —LennieWheeler, Bessie Watson, Willie Clark, Maggie Shedden, Nettie gelling• tan ; Jr, let—Ales. Speir, Elsie Speir, Thos. Cameron, Jesse Wheeler, Willie Little, Ethel Watson, Annie Douglas, Jimmie Miohie. M. Bracx, Taaoher. Ax BEse .—On Friday tact there passed a y to the spirit world a very estimable man in the person of Mrs. David phot, of the 10th oon., Enna, after a long and painful illness, known to meal - 081 science as acute neuralgia of the fifth nerve. Our reader will remember' that deceased consulted a specialist and under. went an operation in' Toronto some weeks ago, but we are told that the operation did not bring relief, and hence was not uoce:sful. She came home, and aon- tinued Ifibal and speoifio treatment, but to no avaitired and worn out w• the pain, she paileed-away..to-thafftry where we are told there is no pain to harrass our peace, not tears to cloud our joys. Mrs. Niche\ resided with her sou William, her hueband having died some years ago, and enjoyed the love and re - speck of her family and the oommunity at large. The funeral on Sunday after. noon was very largely attended, the ear - viae being conducted by Bev. A. Render. son, 111. A. Tho interment was made in the Elms, Centro cemetery. The family have the genuine sympathy of us all in the loss of a kind, indulgent, and good inotber.—Atwood Bee, Thomas Ctarklost a fine young horse repently. The animal dropped dead while in harness, Alfred Buxom, who had his leg broken four weeks ago by falling on some ice, hear- the barn, is able to get aboutagain now. Ohm., a 4 year-old brother, took the end off ono of his thumbs in it turnip cutter. A taffy party was held at the residence of Quintin Anderson, 3rd line, on Wed. nesday evening of last week. There were mama 35 or 40 young people in at. bandana° and all wdre well pleased with the evening's fun. The brick work of John Oatnpbell'e new dwelling, on the West gravel road, is well under way, and will be oompleted early in the season. Thomas Soandrett is doing the brick work and Wm. Wat- son, both of Belgrave, the carpenter work. /raving leased his 50 aore farm to his father, John Young has engaged with Jamas Hunter, of Alma, Wellington Co. John evidently thinks that there is more money in being a servant than his own boss. We believe his head is level. Ethel. C. Bela!,, artist, spent a few days here last week.' W. N. Whaley was home on Sunday. He rode from Belgrave on his biayole. The new angina is being pot in plans at the grist mill this week. Gristing 15 be' ing done as usual. Why not organize a foot ball or base ball olab boys? You have excellent mat- erial to make an A 1 club. The stone work of Eph. Oober's house was commenced this week. Messrs, Vance & Ridley have the contract. It is expected that an organ will be in use at the Presbyterian ohurch for the first next Sunday. "The vote stood 17 to 32 in, its favor. It is reported that Dr. McKelvey has bought from Elijah Bateman the 100 more farm across the road from his own and bas already taken possession. Robert MaDdnald will manage the farm. The brick work on John Eokmier's residence was completed on Monday. Mr. Pugh was assisted in the work by D. and G. Lowry. It is Mr. Eokmier's in• tention to have the kitchen bricked also. Rev. Mr. Kellington passed a very creditable examination at Fergus the other day in connection with his minis- terial course. He will preach in Wing - ham next Sabbath and W. H. Kerr, of Brussels, will supply his place here on Sabbath evening. Sermon REPORT.—The following report shows the result of written examinations held in the senior department of Ethel public school during the month of April :— Sr. 4th olase—Subjects, Arithmetio, Lit- erature, Grammar and Dictation—Maxi• mum 400.—Alfoe Davies, 283 ; George Greensidee, 264 ; Willie Spence, 248 ; Herb. Fogal, 237 ; Ed. Holloway, 188 ; Dave Sanders, 148 ; Jas. Leishman, 131 ; Jno. Lindsay, 115; Wilbur Lindsay, 108. Jr. 4th, subjects same as Sr. 4th—Maxi. mum 400.—Lillis Dobson, 339 ; May Milne, 188 ; Cora Sanders, 188 ; Edie Milne, 164 ; Alvin Barr, 159 ; Chris. Querrin, 146 ; Maggie Davies, 144 ; Mabel Eokmier, 123 ; Willie Milne, 108 ; Oliver Querrin, 86 ; Zack. MoAllum, 72 ; Luoy Cameron, 83. 8rd Close—Subjscts,Aribh- metio, Geography, Spelling and Writing Maximum 310,—Edna Raynard, 201 ; Howard McAllister, 192; Willie Eokmier, 130 ; Annie Bateman, 118. Sr. 2nd plass Subjects same as 9rd olass—Maximum 810—Emma Imlay, 186 ; Mary MoBlain, 180 ; Carp McAllister, 180 ; Willie Dow - dell, 177 ; Geo. Sharp, 144 ; Maud Badge- ly, 142 ; Willie Lindsay, 189 ; Adam Fletcher, 66. GEo. Denson, Teaoher. W xs,l Eon. Seeding is well advanced in this locality and warm' showers are looked for to aid its growth. Rev. T. (keens is one of the speakers at the Wingham Distinct meeting public gathering on the evening of the 14th rootA, Pmssne Pdasus Aw. r.—Obe by one the old people are pausing away and soon the sturdy pioneer will live only in the memory of those who share in the results of their energy and thrift of the years gone by. To the list of the deceased we add that of John Hewitt, a well known resi- dent of this locality, who departed this life on Monday of this week, at 12;80 o'olook, aged 72 years, 2 months and 18 days. Deceased had been in poor health for the past two years and had been con- fined to bed since last July. Heart failure was said to be the cause of death. The subject of this notice was born at Finny - Stratford, Buckinghamshire, England, and was united in marriage to Mu Anna Batton, of Walton, iu the same shire, on March 14th, 1848. Five weeks after their wedding Y ed in the sailed for the newworld, settling in Vaughn townshi p, r` ears latertha York Go., Ontario. Four y y moved to Hallett, Huron County, and about 42 years ago took up land' here then almost an unbroken forest and named the village 'after their old home in England. Mr. Hewitt aided by hie estimable part. ner, was prospered and tbeirhard years of toil were rewarded by prosperity CO that the deceased wastheowner of 200 acres of choice land at the time of his de- mise. He was of a very cheery dieposi. tion and enjoyed company very much. Two years ago last March Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt celebrated the 50th anniversary of their married life. Mrs. Hewitt, who has attained 73 years of age, 0 daughters and 3 sons survive,liusband and father. The children are : Mrs. Robb. Hewitt, Moliillop ; Mre. S. Rends, Hut - lett ; Mrs. M. Jones, Gran- ite, Iowa ; Mrs. L. Judkins, London ; Mrs. W. H. Sbotdioe, Grey ; William, in the 17. S. ; Joseph, of Walton, and Henry L„ of Dakoto, now at home. Three children aro dead, John, Dungan and Mary. Mr. Hewitt was a member' of the Episcopalian Church for many years. St. George church, in thie village, is built on his property. The funeral took place on Wednesday forenoon, service being conducted In St. George's church, by the incumbent, Rev. A. K. Griffin. Inter. muni was made in the family plot, Wal. ton, L9tekowe1. The stores in town will close at 7 o'clock, p m„ except on Saturdays and evenings before holidays. T. H. Rolle sold out hie entire plant of livery home and riga by auction on Fair clay, realizing a good figure for the out. Steve. Velie, of Chicago, is in town, having been called home by the illnses of his mother, who has been seriously in- disposed. R. Y. Fish, of Waterloo, ham rented epaoe in Hay Bros,' elevator for the purpose of storing and packing eggs for shipment. The Anniversary services of :Knox church were held on Sunday. Rev. 1•t/, J. Clark, of London, preaohed morning and evening. D. D. Campbell is having the fronts of his stores on Main street re -fitted by lowering the plates of glass and putting in oplored glass above, D. Barber is likely to receive a portion at least of the insurance on the policy in the Waterloo Mutual whioh had been cancelled a short time before the fire. The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist ohurah gave a Birthday Party in the church on Monday, April 29th, at 8 p. on. Each pereon attending the party gars as many Dents as years they were old. Valentine Roth, of Brantford, hung himself by a rope in hie woodshed on Sunday morning and was found by his son, quite dead, three hours afterwards. He was aged 72, and formerly lived in Listowel. The dwelling house on the Rolls farm, just East of the corporation, and now owned by Alex. Loohhead, naught fire in the upper part, it is supposed from a de• feotive flue, and in a short time was burned to the ground. Mr. Loohhead was just returning home from town at the time, and with the assistance of some neighbors the most of the oontents on the ground floor were saved, but the bedding, clothing and everything upstairs were destroyed. The building was a frame one. The insurance, 8450 onbuilding and contents, will • not nearly cover the loss, and doming at this busy season of the year makes it a still greater miefor• tun e.. Smarts Snow.—The annual spring show of the Listowel Live Stook Associ- ation was favored with perfect weather. The roads were passable and as it hap• paned that the farmers had not begun their Spring work, they attended the fair in large numbers, The exhibit of horses was fully up to the standard in quality and some particularly foie individual specimens of horse flesh were on exhi- bition. The judges of the horses were Wm. Ferguson, of Wallace, and Dr. Steele, V. S., of Stratford. The follow- ing is the prize list :—Horses—Imported• heavy draught with registered pedigree, Frank Deaton's Dake of Argyle ; Cana- dian heavy draught, 1st, And. Thompson's Young Lord lladdow ; 2nd, W. T. Mit- chell's Banker. Standard -bred horse, let, Oliver Wilkes ; 2nd, Fisher & Co.'s Karon. Thoroughbred, J. D. Bingham's Volta. Carriage or conch, 1st, Fisher & Co.'s Tisdale Wilkes ; 2nd, Dr. Wilkin - son's Pilot. Roadsters, 1st, S. MoLen- nan's Ten Brosok jr. ; 2nd, Batten & Mo - Donald's Zyoo. Cattle—Durham bull, any age, 1st, Jos. Cumberland's Major ; 2nd ; Amos Smith's Huron Boy. Dur- ham bull, 2 years, Amos Smith's Prince Aberdeen. There were 15 horses and 3 bulls entered. PERSONAE, PAR:UUR 1P HS. Wm. Ferguson oontinues very poorly. Nellie Irwin has been ou the sick list. Samuel Beattie was visiting friends in Walkerton over Sunday., J. French and wife, of Exeter, were visiting at Councillor Gerry's this week. Lawyer Diokson, of Blyth, was in town for a few days this week on a business trip. Will, Bawtinbeimer has gond to Lon• don where he will take a situation. We wish 1)103 success. Dr. and Mrs. Ferguson and son, of Blyth, were visiting at J. J. Gilpin's, Church street, last Tuesday. R. M. Dickson wee at Goderioh this week attending the funeral of his uncle, H. Sperms, who died last Sabbath. Thos. Pierce and wife have removed to Gorrie and Geo. Lowry and wife have taken possession of the residence vacated, Mrs. J. L. and Mrs. W. H. Kerr are improving in health. Mrs. (Rev-) Cobble• dick is able to take short walks or drives now. J. S. McKinnon, the Deputy District High Chief Banger, of Blyth, paid an official visit to Court Princess Alexandra, Brussels, Inst Mondayevening. W. Russell Bishop, formerly a resident of this locality, was renewing old aO- quainbanoes here this week. He will manage a cheese factory near Hamilton this yenr. Dr. J. A. MoLachlin, of Hartford, Mich., is enjoying a holiday visit 'with relatives and friends in this locality. He is a son of Jno. MaLaohlin's, 12th con., Gray, and brother to Miss MoLaoblin, milliner at Mrs. Rogers. The Milverton Sun says :—Wm. U. Little and family, who have lived in Milverton for about two years, have moved to Ridgetown. The citizens of Milverton will be very sorry bo loeethem as neighbors. The girls, Misses Alioe and Luna, were grub favorites and were of meth service in the their, where they will be very mush missed. But we hope that Mr. Little will prosper in that little Western town where he has seen fib to make bis new borne. J. Frank we will yet have with us for a month at least, in the bank. On Saturday evening the Methodist ohurah choir gathered into the house of Mr. Little and presented Mies Enna with a handsome mantelpiece olook,. as a slight token of the esteem in whioh they held her and for serviced rendered the eboir. Regrets were expressed at her inability to remain with them and many kind things were said and duly reoipro- oated. A Galt man has offered 8500 towards fixing up High Park in that town. PUBLIC LIBRARIES. 1. Under the Aot passed at the last Session of the Legislative Assembly every Free Library and every Library known " as a Mechanics' Instituto" wilt be known by the name of "Publio Library." It is expected from tbie change of naive that the public generally will consider a Pub- lio Library under its new designation as something ou which they have a right of use that did not pertain to a Mee1ianioe' Institute. 2. The Ad consists of three parts : Part 1. refers to Publio Libraries that have been or may be established under a by law of the municipality by which pro- vision has been made for suitable build- ings, and for an annual rate of taxation for the maintenance of the Library. In this part of the Aot there has beau no change. 3. Part II. of the Act provides for the transfer of the Public Library (formerly Meehanios' Institute) to a Municipal Council with a Board of Management, composed as in the case of a Public Li- brary (Section 3, Part I). This transfer is optional with the Board of Manage- ment of the Public Library (formally Meohanios' Institute) and the Municipal Council concerned, If both parties are agreed, the ohango eau be effected, and the Library would then bo open to the public free of charge. It is expected that many Public Libraries (formerly Mech- anics' Institvbes) will make the transfer, in the ]rope that by placing the Library under the control of a Board appointed by the Municipal Council, the Municipal Council will give substantial aid for its support. ,So long as a Library is open to members only, and these very often few in number, a Municipal Council can hardly be expeotecl to give aid bo the ex- tent it would, if the Library were open to the whole of the people of a Municipal- ity. Section 12 provides for Municipal aid to Public Libraries which have been established by the transfer of Mechanics' Institutes. It is not necessary to levy a special rate, but it is lawful to pay an amount equal to the Government Grant, or any other sum which the Municipal Council may deem expedient, as part of the general expenses' of the municipality for the support of the Library. 5, Section 14 provides for the menage. mation of Teachers' Institute Libraries with Publio Libraries, which will no doubt greatly increase the educational advantages to be derived by the public from Public Libraries. 6. Section 15 allows Farmers' Institu- tes to affiliate with Publio Libraries, thus providing means for obtaining an increased knowledge of all the Sciences relating to Agrioulttue. 7. Part III. of the Act deals with Pub- lic Libraries that prefer to maintain their own organization and to limit the use of the Libraryto membership. The officers formerly kown as a Board of Directors are to be oalled a Board of Management —uniformity of nomenclature being de- sira,ble. The President of the Board is to be elected as is usual on all Boards of Management ; the other officers, viz., Secretary, Treasurer and Librarian, may be appointed by the Board. These last mentioned officers need not be members of the Board of Management. Fall pow- er is given to the Board to make all nec- essary regulations for the management of the Library, Reading Room and Evening Classes (Section 18.) 8. Greater liberty is allowed in regard to membership. By Section 17 (3) young persons twelve years of age may unroll themselves as members of the Library ; but no Public Library having members shall be entitled to a sharp of the Legis- lative Grant which does not possess a membership of one hundred Demons, of whom fifty shall be over twenty-one years of age. In the election of a Board of Management the word "member" shall mean only such persons as are twenty-one years of age. It is expected that by al- lowing young persons twelve years of age to become members of the Library, that a greater interest will be developed in the nee of the Library, while the limitation of the voting power bo those over twenty- one years of age will seoure the efficient management of the Library. Boards are allowed to fix the foss for membership, or to dispense with fees altogether as they may deem expedient. 9. A change has been made in the basis ou which the Government Grant is here- after to be paid. Ssohon 19 (1) provides that the sum of Duo dollar will be allow- ed for every dollar expended on the pur- chase of books, but so as not to exceed $200 in the case of cities, $150 in the case of town, and in all other oases $100—not more than twenty per cent. thereof shall be expended for works of fiction. (2) A further sum of one dollar will be allowed for every dollar expended on newspapers and magazines fon the purpose of a Read- ing Room, but so as not to exceed $50 for each Reading Room. There is no change in the Act in regard to Beading Rooms. (8) The sum of $9 will bo allowed for every pupil where evening classes have been established under the AM for classes of twenty-five pupils and under, with an additional allowance of $1 per pupil over the number of twenty-five, but so as not to exceed $100 for evening classes. 10. Evening classes are hereafter to be limited to teohnioal subjects as sob forth in the Regulations. As the Education Department now gives an annual grant for evening classes in the subjooba of the Publio School Coarse, it was not deemed necessary to duplicate this work. 11. The new Regulations require the Board of every Public Library receiving Government aid to place over the door of the Library, or fu some otller conep icuous place, n sign with the words 'Public Li- brary" in letters sufficiently large to be readily goon by the public. 12, At the nest annual meeting to be held on the first Monday in May, (1) Members should sleet a Board of Man- agement, (2) Tho Board should elect a President (wlio must bo o member of the Board) and appoint officers, (0) The Board should instruct the Librarian to. beep a record of the names, ages and em- ployments of the members in a book to W. I -I. KERR, Plop. be supplied gratis by .the Eduoation De- partment. Books epeoiaUy imported for the bona' ,aide use of incorporated Moobanies' Insti- tutes and Froo.Llbraries are now free of duty (see Canada Customs Tariff [clause 518] 1804). GPO. W. Ross, Minister of Education. CIIUJSCIL coml. Rev. Jno. Ross prea- ohed a very interest- ing discourse last Sabbath morning on the parable of the Sower. Quarterly communion and ssoratnental service in the Methodist church next Sabbath. The sacrament will be dispens- ed ab the glue of the evening service. Rev, Mr. Anderson, of Wroxeter, will preach in Melville church next Sabbath. Rev, Mr. Ross will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian church at Wroxeter. Elder Sbraoban took obarge of the morning sorvloe in Knox church -last Sabbath morning and Rev. D. B. Mo- Rae, of Ore.nbrook, officiated in the even- ing. LEcxunE.—A lecture on missionary life and work in India, with magic lantern views, will be given in Melville church on Monday next, at 7:80 p. m., by Rev. R. S. G. Anderson, M. A., of Wroxeter. A. Simpson. A. Turnbull and D. 0. Ross were added to the Commissioners in oonneotiod with Knox oharoh to son - Bider the union question. The two Com- mittees meet on Friday evening to dis- cuss the matter. Rev, H. D. Steele, of I,S.irkton, has ao. cepted a position under the Bishop of Quebec as Chaplain at the Quarantine Station, Grosse Isle, near the city of Quebec ; and expeots to enter on his duties by let Sunday in May. Rev. T. W. Covens, of Walton ; Rev. W. E. Herr, of Wroxeter, and Rev. J. W. Pring, of Blnevale, will deliver addresses at the evening meeting in connection with the Wingham District meeting in the Methodist church in that town, on Tues- day, 14th inst. At a congregational meeting held in Melville church last Monday evening, the following gentlemen were chosen aa Commissioners in connection with the consideration of s, proposal of union between Knox and Melville churches: A. Stewart (Queen street), Duncan Mc- Lauohlin, Hugh Forsyth, Alex. Stewart, Jae. Mitchell and A. M. McKay. Three persons were also named as reserves vizi—Rev. J. Ross, Jno. Robb and James Duncan. A large gathering of ladies and gentle- men met at the Union Station, Toronto, on Saturday afternoon to say "God speed" to Conductor Snider, who was starting on a preaching and lecturing, tour as far as the Pacific coast. Mrs. Snider, who ac- companied him, was presented with a very handsome baguet and the conductor with a dainty boutonniere. Both the conductor and Mrs. Snider are groat fav oritos in Toronto, as was evidenced by the hearty way in whioh the crowd joined in the song, "God be with you till we meet again," just as the train steamed out of the station. The General Superintendent and Presi- dents of the various Methodist Confer- ences met at Toronto on Friday of loot week and in addition to those already re• ported the following transfers were made: From London Conference to Toronto Conference, Rev. J. Graham. From London Conference to Manitoba Confer- ence, Rev. L. Gaetz. From Manitoba Conference to London Conference, Rev. Dr. Daniel. From London Conference to Niagara Conference, Rev. A. W. Tsogne. From Niagara Conference to London Conference, Rev. R. J. Hoskin. From Guelph Conference to Toronto Conference, Rev. R. Godfrey. TnnBE La`rxa.—Last Sabbath morning the members of Western Star Lodge, No. 149, Independent Order of Odd Fallows, accompanied by visiting brethren from Wingham, Wroxeter and Listowel, at- tended service in the Methodist church, marobing from their Lodge room mar- shalled by ,Wm. Roddiok. There were 60 or 60 present. Rev. Mr• Cobbledick's discourse wee a very suitable, praatieal and interesting one, based on Galatians, 6th chapter and 2nd verse, "Bear ye one another's burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ." After welcoming the brethren be went on to show that: Christianity had reversed the order of things as to man's- dealings with man. Our fellowmen are Christ's representatives and our relation- ship to them depends on a Nommen re- lationshipto a common •Father. To benefit by Christ's death the must benefit by His life, lteoiprooity in burdens was nicely toughed upon and a fitting refer- ence was made to the establishment of the Order in Canada in 1843, by the formulating of Prince of Wales Lodge, Montreal. Odd Fellowship is not nous - sully selfish as life insurance may or may not be carried ; it is rattier run on the lines of benevolence andal inter- course soli i ; Lodges stand independent of one another as to their work or disbursement of funds.. The burdens borne by the Odd Fellows were very practical and deserv- ing esert/ing of commendation, being :—•(1) Visit- ing the sick; (2) relieving the distressed; (8) burying the dead ; (4) caring for the widow and the orphan. Mutual benefit will follow the members in so far as they are true to their principles as laid down in their Constitution and Bylaws, and recognize the true meaning of their triple emblem—Friendship, Love and Truth. The sermon was most appropri. ate to the occasion and should carry weight as the members think of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Order. Driver Marks, of the G. T. R., running out of Stratford, met with a peculiar ao. oident a few months ago, from whioh he has just recovered sufficiently to resume his regular duties. He was firing off a guu when ib "kicked," and a part of the 'charge struck him in the eye. The eye. ball was driven so far into his head that it was not to be seen, and it was suppos- ed to have been torn out. But medical shill found the eyeball at the side of the head, and replaged it, and the only trou- bit now is that the eyeball is marked With the powder.