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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1895-9-20, Page 1Vol. 2 , No. 10. FIRE ! FIRE `Rhe undot'eigned is pi ()pared to ]:nsure all attract of Village property at the lowest rates roam following nrst.olase ooml,auiete yds, ,4Laneashire," of Manobesber, Opti 0 Million Pounds Stirling. `Stlu," of London, 17etablisbedA.71.7,710. •. Capital 7 Million lOvllars, "Weilin;;toin Mutual," of Guelpb, . 1]etabiigbod 7740, Also 070,000 001,01in on good Vann ec nirity ab ea and 0 per oent. forr^70 or 10 yeare. tare J, A, Creighton. GRAND MILLIlVEBY O_T'ENIN'G. MISSES BODDICK & SMITH announce their Millininery Op- ening to take place on' Wednesday, Thursday &a Friday., SEPT. 25, 26 Y & 27. All the Latest Fashions, A Special Invitation Ex- tended to all. MISSES Roddick 85 Smith, math, BRUSSELS. 8 S. Athabasca S 8. Manitoba }� S S. Alberta EFPER WILL LEAVE OWEN SOUND LAKE MONDAY STEAMERS THURSDAY A WEER SATURDAY Upon arrival of SS. Express leaving T6- ronto 10.45 a.m, ou those days. For further particulars apply to T. FARROW, AGENT, BRUSSELS. To Sm,okers To meet the wishes of their oustomere The Geo. E. Tackett & Son Co., Ltd., Hamilton, Ont., have placed upon the market A Combination Ping of SMOKING TOBACCO: This supplies a long felt want, giving the consumer one 20 Dent plug, or a 10 cent piece or a 5 cut piece of the famous "T & B" brand of pure Virginia ' To - bathe. The Bo tag tvT & B" is on every piece. G SH1NLE British Columbia Rea Cedar Sltiingles ANn� North Shore Title and Cedar Fon, SALT AT THE ,». • Brussels Planing Mills Alto Deere and Sash of all Pat. terns on hand or made to order at Short Notice, Estimates Fnrniehed for all triode of Buildings Workman- ship and Material Guaranteed. S. &.P. A1VIENT BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRITJA.Y, SEPTEMISE ehristian Endeavor CoU- vention, THE ANNUAL COUNTY MEETING AT BLYTII. During last week the village of 'Myth WOO thronged with Ohrietien Endeavorors and Epworth Leaguers who came to at• tend the fourth annual convention of�tlla' Huron County Chlietion Endeavor Union. In every way did it excel the . previous Conventions held in : Wiugltarnia Hensall and Clinton, and every delegate 'rejoiced at the increased interest and ueefoiness of the great Christian Endeavor move - menta • The opening session was held on Tues- day evenbngin the Presbyterian ohuroh, there being about 4100 people present. As one glanced around the church the work of the local societieswas very 'noticeable for having the decorations arranged so nicely, in fact, theentire church, base- ment and all, was very suitably decorat- ed with flowers, greens, mottoes, bunting, etc,; and presented a very fine appearance. A mammoth Groh had been Milli at the entrance of the church and in it hung a banner "C. E. Welcome," so blurb one felt at home the moment they entered. The Receptiot Committee met all brains and conveyed the delegates to the Convention church by means of a large cab decorated with evergreens and bear- ing two large signs, •'To the Convention." The presidont,,Ree. J. Edge, of God - °rich, occupied the chair during the open- ing session and after devotional exercises and a few opening remarks ho called up. on Dr. of Blyth, President of the '95 Looa1 Committee, bo give the ad- dress of welcome, and right royally did the doctor, on behalf of the Looal Socie- bies and the Christian people of Blyth welcome the delegates, and assured them that their invitation was meant when they extended it and that they meant it now. Rev, ',Toe. A. Anderson, of Goderioh, then' gave his address. "The kind of people I want in my church." The ad- dress was praotioal and full of 'choice thoughts. He said club it was the useful rather than the ornamental Christian that the church needs to-day—men and women who aboard by their convictions and be busy all the time with the work of the church and acting from conviction rather than from mere lethal impulse. Rev...T. S. Henderson, of Hensall, next gave an address on "Literary and Bible study." He said that in this literary age there ma no excuse for iguoronce, be - canoe good books could be got cheap and every chance was given to young people to sbudy if they wanted to. That liter- ary study was necessary, to thorough Bible study, especially a knowledge of the Greek and Hebrew languages, and yet no literary course could open to anyone God's true meaning without the direction of the Holy Spirit. The first session of Wednesday was a sunrise prayer meeting from 0:30 to 7:30, led by Mayor Holmes, of Clinton. There were about 125 present and the service WS very impressive. At 9, a. in. the delegates were again as - trembled, the devotional exercises being taken by. Rev. W. J. Waddell, of Ethel. The fleet paper given was "Sociability in the Society," by T. B. Sanders, of Wroxeter. The second, "The Endeavor Society and the Young Man,' by E. H. McKenzie, of Goderioh. The third, "The Endeavor Society and the Young Woman," by Mrs. M. L. Ashley, of Londesboro. They were three excellent papers and will be printed in full and notice sent to the different societies. "Why a Junior Society," by' Miss L. Holmes, of. Clinton, and "Juniors and their Bibles;" by Miss Lambe, Hensall, were two splendid papers ou junior work and we trust that many Junior Societies may be formslll during the coming year. These will also be pnbliebed. "What an Endeavor Society ought to expeot from the Pastor•," was the subject of an excellent address given by M. D. Coltmon, of Clinton • three things were sxpeated, Presence, Prayer and Patience. A pastor might client up the members by kind words, or he may be as a cold water shower bath given against their will. Bemire the Endeavorer's Band as well as his heart. Then came the address "What the Pastor ought to hxpeot from the Endeavor Society," Rev. J. W. Holmes, Clinton. Mr. Holmes has had muck to do with youngpeople's ene's mavemeute eines its or- ganization and his remarks on this sub - led were pointed and praotical. He thought the young people ought to pray for their pastor and be ready ab e. momente notice for motive service end fill up the ranks in Christian warfare. The attendance at all churoh services was also expected of every Endeavorer. The Secretary's report showed an in- crease of 7 soobetiee and 482 members, making the total membership 8,278 for 67 societies ; of these 6 are Junior Socie- ties with a membership of 191. The saddles numbering 100 and over are ;—Presbyterian—Lochalsh, East Ash. field, 141 ; Goderioh, Knox, -122 ; Hensall, 120 ; Seaforth, 110 ; Blyth, 105. Meth°. dist—Goderioh, North St., 104 ; Clinton, Rattenbury street, 101. Tho following is a list showing the so- cieties "having 50 native members and over:—Methodist—Clinton, Battenbury street, 76 ; Goderioh, North street, 61 ; Presbyterian—Goderioh, Knox, 71 Blyth, 66 ; Hensall, 64 ; Seaforth, 60. Local Unions have been formed in Goderioh, ` Clinton, Seaforth and with Wingham, which wee organized before, there are now four Local Unions in the county ;'' it is exported however that Blyth, Exeter, Hensall, Bus rsels, Wrox. °ter and Gerrie will organize during the coming year. After: the opening exercises of Wednes- day afternoon the first address was by Mies Wilson, of Clinton, on the Endeavor- ere' relation to mission work. The aim should be to impart the greatest inform- ation along missionary Imes and to adopt some systematic way of giving. She re- viewed the field of mission work, condone ing an immense amount of information 180$ VV. H. KERR, Prop, in order but unfortunatoly the 1il,reek1ent eonld net be prooent far wbiob the dole dates were very sorry, hie 'address there - tore was not given. Tho Past Proeideut occupied the their during the President's absence ; all were pleased to see him in that posibiou and everything WDA sabisfaaborilyY oarried out in ars (Bev. G, 11. Cobbledick) charge. "Sabbath Observance" was the subleot of the next address given by John herr,. of Wingham. Great credit le due lefr, Herr for having prepared his enbjocb on short notice and oleo for keeping his promise to the ExooubiVe by coming to bhe'oonventiou although m very pooiw health. His remarks were very practical and it vias a faithful interpretation of the Divine command, "Six days shalt thou work and rest the Seventh," Rev. Mr, Priest, President of the Bap- hist Young Peoples' Union of Ontario and Quebec, was introduced to the Conven, tion and extended their kindest greetings. Mr. Priest is to leave in a few months to enter India as a missionary. Rev. R. N. Burns, B. A., of Toronto, was now introduced. He gaveean ad- dress on 'Bible Study" which WO would like very much to have printed in foil but space will not permit of it. We hope the suggestions of Mr. Burns will be noted upon by every delegate. The report of the Bostau Cinvention o was given by Mise M. S. Washington,f Clinton. To listen to her ono would al- most imagine themselves at the Conven- tion listening to such orators as Wooley Moody, Clark, and seeing the Wooley, o Boston. We hope to see the report in print before many weeks. "Systematic Visitation" ae an aid to the pastor was the next address given by H. A. McPherson, of Seaforth. Visitee system- atically gree tion when properly done and don - atically by Endeavorors wouldb t help to the pastor and Si is something every society ought to develop a members. a mong its Com following year:— President, viae rn ; 2nd 'McKenzie, Sea - Clinton Clinton Jos. Edge Brussels ; dor the brought and Mr. having y. This a close e Metiho- providad. a more young Huron had been church ongratu- mot- flowers was der Mr. ed of r egational d Reso- by the both re- ports The following are the resolutions :— That the very cordial thanks of this Convention be presented to the manag- ers of this ohureh for its use during this Convention.—To the Local Committee for their excellonb work in preparations during the progress of our soma:ari.—To the families who have so hospitably re- ceived us into their homes.—To the Rail- ways for reduced fares.—To the Secre- tary, Mr. Cooper, for his efdaient service. —To the Rev. Mr. Cobblediok for his valuable services as chairman —To the retiring president for bis faithful work.— To the Rev. R. N. Burns, B. A., for his kindness in attending the Convention and giving hie valuable adclressee.-To the Local societies for the social entertain- ment given and the tea served in the Methodist ohureh school room.—To the Press for the space they have given the Union during the past year, rasa for a re- port of this Convention. The new Executive was then intro- ducedMr. bbl di k and r, by Co e o D Forgo. son the newlyappointed id o d res ant re- sponded nn r sponfled on their behalf. �• An address, "The Endeavor Society and the Sabbath School," by Rev. G. H. Cobbledick, of Brussels. Although the church was Backed to its utmost oapacity Mr. Cobbledmk got a patient hearing and he gave one of the best addresses of the Convention. Ho said the problem of keeping the children in the S. S. was a very important one, saoh parent and. teacher were personally reepousible'and we should tee every effort to' keep the children in the Sabbath School and En- deavor Sooieties. One organization was not enough, we need both, and if these were properly oondncted better results are ante. to. follow. He also suggested the combining of the two organbzatione known as the County Sabbath School Organiz- ation and tbs County 0. E. Union. Rev, R, N. Burns, 73, A., then gave the last address of the Convention, entitled "Thy Kingdom Come." He made a strong plea for more thorough mission- ary work, and 'urged all to learn more about the work needed, also what is be- ing done, and adopt a system of syetem- atio giving to this great cause. We ought" to have more of the Napoleon spirit and accept the command ae a personal com• mission and if we cannot go ourselves we ought to thud some. one else. Do all we can as well as we can and thus be prepar- ed for the coming of Olulet's kingdom. The closing Consecration service was led by Rev. Mr. Becker, of Auburn, and wet very impressive, every delegate go- ing out resolved to do all they could to Lookup and Lift up" for Christ and s Church. 80055. Mr. Beaker made an excellent loader of Ong. There were 176 delegates present. The report of the Nominating mittee was accepted and the are the officers for the ensuing President, Dr. Ferguson, Blyth ; pass., 'Rev. Mr. BeokerAnbn vice -pros., Miss 0. A. Sea - forth ; eco., A. T. Cooper, ; treas., Miss M. S. Washington, ; Executive Committee -Rev. Jo 13rueefield ; Rev. Jno. Ross, Jas. Hamilton, Wingham. „ The "Question Drawer," un charge of F. Elford, Holmesville, out a number of practical points Elford is to be congratulated on answered them so sabisfaotoril. brought the afternoon session to and the delegates adjourned to th diet church where tea had been We are safe in saying that social and enthusiastic crowd of people never before assembled in County. A magnificent spread h prepared in the basement of the and the local societies are to be c Iated on their splendid arrangements. On the walls were placed suitable toes and in every available place and greens were tastily arranged. The Wednesday evening session opened with a song service un Becker's supervision and consist solo, duett, quartette and cengr singing. The reports of the finance and Iiition Committee were presented Secretary and Rev. Mr. Bond, ports were adopted. Hi into a half hour scholarly address s The President's address was the next • The Biliebting Oommitt°e did their work well, The next Convention will be hold in Goderioh, Rev, G. II. Cabblediek made an oxeel. lent oitairmen. Everybody regretted the absence of Rev, Jos, Edge, the president. The Blyth people luiow what hospitali- ty means. SEPTEMBER WEDDINGS. nays—I0N1OmTISL. Cspid scored another victory on Tues- day evening of last week when Will. A. Boss, of Fergus, formerly of this plaoe, and Mies Tillie, youngest daughter of Wm. Anechtel, Bruesels, '.united hand and heart, The ceremony was perform. ed at the residence of the bride's parents by Bev. G, H. Cobbbadiok, B. D., fn the presence of a email company of intimate friends, The petite bride looked obarm- ing in a white dotted muslin aoetume trimmed with lane and flowers. The bridesmaid, Miss Dora Nott, wassimilar• ily attired and each oarried briquets of beautiful roses, tied with white ribbon. Osgood? Roes, brother of the groom, was the groomsman. Miss Jessie Ross play. ed the wedding mambos in good style. After the congratulations an elegant supper was partaken of. The wedding gifts bespoke the undoubted popularity of the bride. Among the presents was a handsome silver tea-pot, with satin finish, from the members of the Methodist S. S. Orchestra, S. 8. olass and teachers, as a parting gift to the bride for her faithful services as organist. Mr. and Mrs. Rose took the night train for a short wedding tour before locating at Fergus. A large company was at the depot to say "Good- bye. Some of the youths were said to be slightly too energetic in their expres- sions. The newly married couple begin life with, the best wishes of a large circle of friends in which THE POST joins. Amnoueg-150.111E. September 1101 was the date chosen for the consummation of a matrimonial alliance between Wm. Bullough, of Grey township, and Mies Lucy A. Hoare, for- merly of Brussels. The ceremony took plane at the residence of. Jno. Hoare, of Auburn, brother of the bride, Rev. Mr. Baugh tying the nuptial bow at 3:30 p. m, on the lawn in the presence of a large company. The bride wore a handsome costume of changeable Bilk, white veil,&c. and she was attended by Mies Kerr and the Misses Tindall and Kerr. Joseph Killough supported the groom. The wedding gifts were numerous, nsefal and handsome. Over 130 guests partook of a most excellent supper, after wbioh a choice program of MEMO, recitation, song and addresses was in order and greatly enjoyed by all. Those taking part were Miss Belle Smith, Miss Wilson, Council- lor McCracken and Rev. air. Baugh. About 80 persons attended from Brussels and locality, arriving home about 4 a. In, on Thursday, A fine photo. of the wedding party was taken by H. R. Brew- er, of Brussels. Mr. Killongh and bride will make their home in Grey townebip, where Tan Pon hopes their brightest dreams may be realized. FLEUTY—nrRNES. An interesting .aud pretty wedding took place at the residence of John Shaw, Goderioh, at six o'clock, on Tuesday morning, 10th inst., when W. J. Fleury, of Wingham, and Miss Elizabeth Agnes Jane Byrnes, late of Wingham, were joined in Hymen's bonds, The bride was supported by Mies Edith Van - stone, of Godeci0b, and Miss Gracie Shaw was maid of honor. The bride was attired in cream serge, trimmed with orange ribbons, with wreath of smilax in her hair, while the brideemaid wore wbite Swiss muslin, •trimmed with lace. They both carried bouquets of roses. J. H. Stephenson, of Wingliam, assisted the groom, and Rev. J. A. Anderson, B. A., performed the ceremony. The preeeuts were beautiful, oostly and want. The newly wedded couple Left by the 7 a. In. train for Toronto, where they will spend a few days, and then return to Wingham, where they will reside. Tum Post joins their numerous friends in wishing them long life and happiness, u'ner0—aerocianr. One of tbpse highly interesting events which invariably cause a ripple of pleas- urable excitement among the young le pe op took place at the residence of Lieut.-Ool. and Mrs, R, S. McKnight, of Grange street, Stretford, at 4 o'clock, Wednesday, 4th inst., when their eldest daughter, Miss Isabelle J., was joined in wedlock with Rev. J. H. MOBtein, B. A., of Mildmay. Roy. Geo. F. Salton, Ph. B., performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. John S. Bieber, of Gerrie, and Rev. James Livingstone, of Kincardine. The bride was handsomely attired in cream cashmere and carried a bouquet of cream. colored roses, Miss Marion Wilson, of Toronto, coosin of the bride, acted as maid of honor. She was attired in silk, with a rich Velenoennes lase collar, and oarried a basket et pinkrosea. The parlors were nicely decorated with flow - ere, ferns, and English ivy, presenting a pretty scene. Among the present° to the bride was an elegant secretary from the teaohere of Romeo ward sohool, bn which department Miee aloILaight was a 'teach- er. After the oeremony the party par- took of a sumptuous wedding dinner, and ab 7:20 the happy couple were escorted to the G. T. R, station, where they took the train for Mildmay, their future home, and where Mr. Molain is pastor of the Methodist church, Tan Pose extends itshsartiestoongratulabipns, hoping their voyage through life may be pleasant and profitable. following it; a list of the guests :—Mies Laura Acheson," Mrs. Leath, W. R. Robertson and wife, Mies Robertson, of Goderioh ; Rev, and Mrs, Livingstone, Kincardine ; Mr. Mc- Indoo and wife, Mr. Cruikshanks and wife, Wingham ; J. Knox and wife, J. A. Turnbull end wife, J. W. MaBain and wife, John Martin, Albert MoBaln, Mise Ida MoBain, Atwood ; Wm. Scarlett, Wm. Dunn and wife; Miss Dunn, Lis- towel ; Rev, and Mrs. J. S. Fisher, Gov. rig ; R. G. Wilton and wife, Miss Mildred • and Maeter Steven Wilson, 'Parente Mr, Benson and wife, George and Mise Emma Mol3abn, Petorboraogh ; Jas. Stott and wife, Jae. Scutt and wife, jr„ Dr, and Mrs. 5tutb, rod. 5tutt, Geo. Scutt, Dundee ; Mr, Hodgins and wife, Mr. Pledging and wife, jr., Cleveland ; W. J. Ferguson and wife, Mr. Dingman and wife, Miee Millie Dingman, 5Lr. Dufban and wife, Miss Dufton, Was Sharman, Miss Megan, Mise Edmunds, Mre. Porter, Fred. Porter. The groom is web known in this vicinity, being a son of 5.. W, McBain, one of Atwood's most respeoted residents. He 10 a regent graduate of Victoria University, Rod ordained last June. The deet wishes of many friends in Brussels and vicinity accompany the ,young couple to their new home PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Wm, Hewitt has boon on the sick list. W. McCullough is visiting at London, Mrs. P. Soott was in Wingbam last week. Mies' Nellie Ward is visiting friends in Clinton. Eph. Downing is home from Lindsay On a visit. Rev. G. H. Cobblodick was in Toronto laeb week. Mrs. McGowan is renewing old friend- sbips at Airkton. Mies Edith Hill is renewing old friend• ship? in town. Mise May Putland will take a situation at Georgetown. Postmaster Farrow and wife are holt• Baying at London.' Henry James, er., was under the weather last week. Wm. Kneohtel was off work through sickness last week. Dr. T. G. Holmes, of Detroit, was here for a day this week. G. A. Deadman was at London and Delaware this week, W. H. Willie, of Seaforth, was in town Friday of last week. Mre. P. D. McKinnon was under the Dr's. ware last week. Mrs. Robt. McNaughton, John street, was on the sick list. J. Scott, of Scott Bros., Seaforth, was in town on Tuesday. Wm. Norton and son spent a few doge in Brussels this week. George Howe and son were away at Guelph and Hespeler last week. Mrs. J. J. Gilpin is visiting her slater, Mrs. Cavanagh, in Owen Sound. Mabel Hayarofb is able to sit np now after her attack of typhoid fever. Mre. Jas. Ross, Mary, and Miss Mary Friendship are holidaying in London. Mrs. Brine, of Seaforth, was visiting leer daughter, Mrs. P. Scott, last week. H. 3. Whitley wife and children, of Kincardine, were in town for a few days. Wm. Habkirk has been on the sick list but is regaining his accustomed health again. Miss Wright, of Palmerston, spent Sunday at Rev. R. Paul's, Princess street. Mrs. W. R. Wilson and Mrs. Jno. Mo - Bain are taking in the London Fair this week. F. 0. and Mre Rogers enjoyed a holt. day opting at London during the pact week. Alfred Denny, of Buffalo, is enjoying a holiday week in Brussels, visiting his mother. Miss Jennie Green, formerly of Bros - sale, has taken a position as milliner at Chesley. R. h'1. Dickson left last week for De. troit. He will attend the Law School of that city. Hazel and Harold, twin children of Alfred Lowry, have been ill but are re- covering. T. Russell Fletcher, of the Standard Bank, Kingston, is home for his Summer holidays. Mies Maggie Smith has taken a millin- ery situation in Wiarton. She's a sap. able milliner. W. Wake, W. Roddick and Miss Liz- zie Sample spent a few days at Toronto and Niagara this week. The many friends of Rev. S. Jones will be pleased to bear that be is able to get about a little again. Mrs, Andrews, of Kincardine, and daughter, Mrs. Daniels, of Goderioh, were visiting afro. Jno. Tait. Miss E. P. Kerr is visiting Mrs. (Rev.) Moore, at Palmerston. She will go to Guelph before returning home. Mrs, Chas. Knecbtl, of Wingham, was in town last week attending the wedding of Miss Tillie Knechtel. Jas. Wilson and `son, of Ohesenane, Mich., were visiting Mrs. W. R. Wilson and Mrs. Jaa. MoBain this week. Mrs, Andrew Ricks, Of Exeter, aoeom- paniod by her daughter, Lottie, is visiting her brother, Rev. G. H. Cobblsdiek, B. D. Jas. A. Wright, formerly of Brussels, now a druggist bn Bossevain, Manitoba, was holidaying in Ontario for a week or so. E. W. Melsom, who has been in To. ronto for several months, in charge a ti of the Ronald fire engiue, arrved home this week. Mre. John Henderson and her grand. daughter, Miss Buchan, of Atwood, are visiting et Mrs. R. Walker's „Turnborry street. J. Leokie, an old and well known form- er Brusselito, sons up from Toronto at- tending the funeral of his old friend, Peter Thompson. Jno. McRae, who has had a long siege from typhoid fever, has recovered sof& oiently to sib ups little. We hope he will Boon be convalescent. Harry Coutts, who has been in the employ of Geo, Thomson for the past three years, intends leaving for Ohiaago. He will visit at Galt before he goes West. Mira Jessie Rose, of Guelph, attended the marriage of her brother, Will. A., of Fsrgue, to Miss Tillie Kneohtel, Bros - tela, and also visited old friends and relatives. W, A. iltoLean, who hag been with De. Cavanagh for the past year, was in town en route to the Dental College at Toron- to. He has another term to put in be. fore graduation. Dr. and 'Hiro, Maodoneld, Wingham, have arrived home from Manitoba. They came by boat from Fort Willimm;to Owen Sound. The dootor says the crops in Manitoba aro eometbing immense, Geo. Thomson and wife arrived home safely from their tour to Scotland and hada most enjoyable trip, Harry Thomson, a brother of the former, as. conzpanied them from the laud of the thistle and will take a position in Mr. Thoreson's grocery. Last Monday evening Jno. Nott, V, of Kansas, a former 73ruesslite, who moved Westward 10 years ago, surprised his old friends here by dropping in on them unannounced, ` He bad been at Clinton attending the funeral of his father, who died last week, aged 80 years. Additional Local News. A STOOK of goods without advertising is like a gun without ammunition—there's nothing to make it "go off." THE now paper at Fordwieh is ()idled the "Telephone." We hope it will al- ways re0erve a satisfactory reply to its .12.10110." LAST Saturday a game of base -ball was played on Victoria Park between the sobool team and the "Flexors". It re - salted in a snore of 22 to 11 in favor of the school team. The juniors of the South side of the Maitland also waxed the Northerners. TUmsnAS of this weak MTS. Win. Ellie brought to Tau Pos'r a fine spaeimen.ofa second growth strawberry, grown in their garden. This season bas .produced many freaks of nature in both vegetables and fruit. LAST Monday D. C. Roes and wife Gel. ebrated the 11th anniversary of their marriage. A very enjoyable time was spent by a nnmber of friends at their oomfortable residence. Tim Posr wishes them many happy returns of the day. Tun brickwork at the new school build- ing was completed last week and the sinters are now hard at work getting on the roof. The completion of the interior will be rapidly pushed aimed so that it will be ready for occupation before the cold weather sets in. OnoT.—Wm. Taylor, late of the Can. adieu customs, London, died at the resi- denue of his son in Lonion, on Thursday, 5th inst., of paralysis. Deceased leaves two sons, Rabt, Taylor, barrister, of Brussels, and J. F. Taylor, of H. M. customs, Stretbroy ; and two daughters, Mrs. W. 5. Holmes, of Luoknow, and Mise L. Taylor, of London. The Hon. Justice Ferguson, of Toronto, and the Hon. Senator Ferguson, also of Toronto, are nephews of deceased. Mr. Taylor was for many years municipal clerk of London township, and wielded a very great influence in that municipality. In politics be WAS an ardent Conservative, and in 1867 ran for the Ontario Legisla- ture against the late James Evans, but was defeats$, HOUSE OF BEFUOE JOTTINGS.—The house on the bill is now assuming its permanent shape on the inside as well as out, and the trim is on the greater part of the rooms, and doors are fitted and hung. The sppearanoe, with the smooth grey walls being neat, simple and servi- oeble and especially designed by the • architects to retain the least possible amount of dirt or duet, a consideration of the first importance in a building so large. The painters have followed up the carpenters and primed the woodwork as soon as it is put on, so that the whole of the works, with the exception. of abeam -beating, are in a forward state, the plumbing being all in. Oontraotor 8. S. Cooper was at Toronto in connec- tion with the supply of radiators, eto., for the heating, also for drain tiles, of wbioh there are some hundreds of yards. Architects Fowler St Fowler confidently expect to have the building completed within the time set by the agreement, with ample time for the Council to get in their furnishings, for the supply of which tenders have to be in an the 21st inst. When the paint is set hard the oonbrastor intends to invite the ratepay- ers of the county generally to inspect the work, and two or three days will be given for this purpose to allow all who can come an opportunity of seeing all of the House of Refuge from cellar to garret. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION.—Tuesday evening a surprise party, in the persons of the members of his olass in the Meth- odist church, visited the residence of Councillor B. Gerry, Mill street, and pre - feinted him with a splendid 'photo. group, containing 48 persons, in an elegant frame, as a token of their hearty appre- ciation of his services as leader. The following address was read by J. J. Gilpin: To fir. B. Gerry : DEAR 5m,—We bave met here to -night to welcome you and Mrs. Gerry home after your eight week's nbsenoe and to express our appreciation of the interest you have taken in your olass, as shown in the way you have attended to your duty in the past. We have long felt that we world like to exprese to you that we value our leader very highly and so de. aided this would be a fitting tame and plaoe to do so. We also take this oppor- tunity to present to you this photo. of the class and hope you may be long spared to continue bn the position you have filled so ably during the past thirty yeare, and that in the great day of Judgment you may meet at our Father's right hand all those whom you have tried to lead in the "Straight and Narrow Way," Signed in behalf of the class, 3. J. Gmrns, Jong DowoINe. Mr. Downing made the presentation. Mr. Gerry was taken oompietely by stir. prise bot in a feeling and appropriate to. dress accepted the much prized gift. The evening was pleasantly spent in music, social that, partaking of refreshments, and prayer, after whish the company left for their respeotive bourse well pleaeed with the pleasure the gift making had been to all coocerned, Mr. Gerry has a largo and interesting class. H. R. Brew- er, artist, Brussels, took the photos, of the individual members end grouped them. He worked a little ruse to get Mr. Gerry to Bit for his and succeeded admir- ably.