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The Brussels Post, 1896-1-24, Page 1"i. If Vol. 28. No. 28. Hello p Y Joh 0 well What ! "Well I went the other day and took my percnte to BRUS- SELS and while there We strolled up to K. R. Breor'g nano STUDIO, and had our Pictures taken, and my parents are so delight- ed that they had the luck to go least that "Grim Monster, Death" should Come along and gather them in. Opportunities once lost can never be recalled. Always Welcome at the 01d Reliable Photograph Studio. H. R. BREWER SMITH BLOCK, MAIN ST. .. .. BRUSSELS. Gird o[ Tilanis I wish to acknowledge, with my best thanks, the Liberal Pat- ronage received durin08951 from the people of Brussels and sur- rounding country. I need hard- ly say that we value your , busi- ness and will endeavor to cater to your wants in this new year by placing first-class Dry Goods, Groceries, &c., before you at close prices. We are not given to blowing but guarantee satisfac- tion to our Customers. J. C. SKENE Agent for Parker's Dye Works. Tran. Trun RAILWAY. If you mottle Travel NORTH SOUTH EAST or WEST ' TAKE GRAND TRUNK J. N. Tn1NDALL, G. T. R. Agent, Brussels. 13 LEY, tliA Real Estate Loan Agent, - E russets. Money to Loan ou Farm Socur- ity at tine Lowest Bate o Interegt. Mone Loaned On Notes good Notes D i and D scoliutod. Sale Notes a Spoeialty. fire le & Life Insurance f n e Wf itter7. Special Attention given to CCgV'.CYANCING. F O O U L, 9 O.lflco aver Deadinau & McCall's Store, BRUSSELS. BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1896 RONIMMIOMINKINIONIMMIWIRMIIIR West Huron Returns, Following are the completed returns for West Huron election Asnt',zeo— Cam, Weis, 1 Dungannou 58 09 2 Findlay's 45 69 3 Webster's 84 80 4 1 ingebridga 00 51 5 Amberley . . . ....... . . 74 22 6 Lochalsh • 120 20 392 811 Majority 81 Cennonee- 7 Bsnmiller 67 18 8 Saltford 85 9 Carlow 56 36 30 Leeburn 55 29 213 136 77 Majority CLINTON— 11 St, Andrew's 72 55 12 Sb. James' 92 42 13 St. John's..,,,.: .. 77 62 14 St. George's 65 5a8 290 217 Majority 70. GODEnIOn Tr - 15 Ourwin's' 42 77 16 Hamilton's ....... 89 '' 70. 17 Hanley's 28 86 18 Crooks' 43. 50 19. Holrnesville 89 89 189 - 322 Majority 188 4G 65 49 50 50 50 50 32 46 42 ' 09 61 85 80 Gonnnran- 20' Thompeon's 21 Videen'e 22 Town Hall 23 Bates' 24 Walton's 25 Brophey's 26 Hays' Majority W. WAw.lNosn- 27 Dungannon 42 28 Fowler's 56 29 -Town Hall 44 30 St. Helen's 69 2- 1- 1 Majority ...... .. ..... D, WAwANoen- 31 Westfield 69 32 Scott's 77 33 Deacon's 07 84 Loishman's 48 256 Majority 74 845 880 15• 61 69 50 84 214 3 38 80 36 33 182 Total votes 1902 1712 Majority for Cameron 190 There were 33 -rejected votes, and .five spoiled ballots. GREENWAY'S VICTORY. Five Conservatives -Rua Three Indeecn. dents in n house or Forty. "No Coercion" wasthe verdict at the polls in Manitoba when Premier Green - way's Liberal. Government was returned to power by a sweeping majority. Feasi- ble ran - bio endeavors were made by the Opposi- tionto side track the school issue, but the people would not have it, and Mani- toba vigorously declared against inter- ference by the Dominion with her educational privileges and, righbe. In constituencies where a close fight was expected Opposition candidates dared not oppose the Government on the school policy, but declared themselves in favor of the national system, the exceptions being in some French Catholic constitu- encies where the Government' expected. defeat. In Winnipeg the only contest was between T. O. McIntyre, Govern- ment, mad T. W. Taylor, Opposition. Although Me. Taylor was a strong can- didate personally he was defeated by 240 majority. There was great rejoicing in the Government ranks, and the greatest excitement prevailed. Although the early news indicated the return of Premier Greenway's Government to power, crowds surrounded the halle in innipeg up to a late hour, and speeches were made at the Lyceum by members of the Government and the successful can- didates. Returns indicate. that the members of the next [louse will be as follows : Avondale—Didtle, Government, elect. ed by 80 majority over Hartney, Opposi- bion, end Hughes, Independent. Beautiful Plains—Sirrib, Patron, by 75 Over Devieon, Opposition. Birtle—Miokle, Government, by ace demotion. Brandon' City—Adams, Government, by 90 over Felly, Opposition. Carillon—Marion, Opposition, by 38 over Jerome, Independent Governmenb. Oypress—Doig, Government, by 89 over Andrews, Opposition, and Davidson, Patron. Dslraine—Yours o g, Government, by 183 over Drew, Opposition, Dennis—Crosby, Patron, elected over Frame, ,Opposition, and Roundly, Gov. ern ment. Lmereon—Mentdden, Opposition, by 20 over Christie, Liberal, and Boss, Patron. Kilslonan—Sutherland, Opposition, by 29 over Bird, Government. - Killarney — Speaker Young, Govern. mous, by 114 over Clarke, Lakeside ---Rutherford, Government, by acclamation, Lansdowne -Norris,. Government, by 915 over Todd, Opposition, Lorne—Riddell, Government, by 11 over O'Malley, Opposibion. Manibon—Molntosh, Government, by 78 over Cruthers, Opposition, and Swan- son, Patron, • Minnoclosa--• Myers, Government, by acclamation. Morden—Duncan, Government, by '35 over Borthwick, Patron,. Morris-- Mulvey, GoVernnieet, loads, Martin, Independent, by 58. Mountain—Greenehty, Government, by acclamation. Norfold—Rogers, Government, by 166 ever Lyons ; a Government gain. North Brandon—Abborney.General Sif. ton, by 70 over Sargent, Opposition, Portage la Prairie --ITCH, Robb, Wabsoti, by 11 over Cooper, Opposition. Rhineland—Winkler, Government, by 7.47 over Bowman, Opposition, Rookwood—Jackson, Government, by 511 over Toombs, Opposition, Raeeoll—Risher, Independent, by . 22 aver Almaek, Government, S6. Andrew'e—Capt. Jonassou, Govern. menti, large mejority over Baldwinson,. St.73onifaoe—Hon, J. E, P. Prouder. gest, Independent, elected over Lauzon, Oppoeibio n. Saeltabohewan - McNaught, Govern. mens b 54 over Ferguson, 061430 and Shanks PatroOpp u, Souris—Campbell, Government, by no. clamation. South Brandon--Grehern, Government, by 315 over Nichol, Oppoeibion, Springfield — Smith, Government, by acclamation: Turtle Mountain--Hobtle, Goverurnsnb, small majority over Miller, Opposition. Westbourne—Morton, Government, by acclamation. Winnipeg Centre—McMillan, Govern- ment, by acclamation, Winnipeg North—Malntyre, Govern. ment, by 288 over. Taylor, Opposition. Winnipeg South — Cameron, Govern. melt, by acclamation, Woodlands—Roblin, Opposition, by 100 over Main, Government, POLITICAL. John Bryson, M. P. for Pontiac Coun- ty,is dead. Mouth Wentworth and West Welling. ton Provincial elections take place on Friday of this week. M. Cameron,C.' M. P. for West Huron, n gnes tr Ottawa next Monday. His offi- cial majority was 190. The Liberals of Colchester, N. S., have nominated Firman McClure, of Truro, as their candidate to the Commons. The Manitoba Opposition might as well have made it unanimous and saved the Province the turmoil of -a contest. Dominion Cabinet oouncils will have to beheld in two sections, as several of the Ministers arenot on speaking terms. It is stated that Peter Ryan, of Toron- to, the well known Irish Canadian, may enter the ensuing Dominion contest as a candidate. Al present there are 5 vacancies in the. Commons, viz., Seureges, Charlevoix, Missisquoi,' Pontiac, Northumberland and Cape Breton. It is now generally conceded that the. life of this Parliament expires on April 25th, though a few high tax advocates contend that it can legally run along un• til June. .Mr, Mnlook will again press his meas. are prohibiting a member of Parliament from receiving mileage if he travels to or from Ottawa at a less rate than ordinarily charged to the general public. The Ontario Court of Appeal has de.. cided that the Province has a right to exact a license fee from every brewer, distiller or other person already licensed by the Dominion Government. There was %g eat falling off in Ohin• see r immi ti g a onn 1stear, as compared with the previous three years. The col- lections on accounb of the poll tax, amounted to $166,502 in 1892. Last year it was only 973,475. Hon. Mr. Angers, who left the Doinin ion Government last summer, now, states that he has no more sympathy for the Premier, and he holds that Sir Macken- zie Rowell should have formed a new Cabinet and left the conspirators out in the cold. Ottawa society is all agog over the grand fansy dress bail to be given by their Excellencies in the Senate Chamber on Feb. 17th. A series of eight dances, emblematic of leading periods of Canadian history, is being arranged and promises to be a great attraction. A,convention of Liberals of Pictou, N. S.. will be held at Now Glasgow ou Jan. 80th. Owing to the appointment of John D. McLeod as Judge of Probate it is necessary to nominate another candidate as running mate far James W. Car- micbeel, Premier Greenway has returned to Winnipeg from his farm. He said that the new Legislature of Manitoba would probably be called for the dispatch of business on Thursday, Feb. 6th. The Premier expressed great satisfaction at the result of the elections. He said that it would be the earnest endeavor of his Government daring their next four years of office to promote in every way possible,' measures and means conductive to the best interests of Manitoba as an agricul- tural country. The Toronto Mail says :—Tho •Rev. Father Lacombe, the aged North-West missionary, is enthusiastic over the Now• Year's gift which he has received from Premier Bowell in the shape of a grant of laud 150 miles east of Edmonton, tobe laid apart as it Metis reservation. This has been a favorite scheme of Father Lacombe for many years past, and it has received the approval of the hierarchy in the Nei -tie -West. The new settlement is to be under ,lbs control of a syndicate, composed of the Archbishop of St. Boni- face, the Bishops of St. Albert and Prince Albert, J, A. Oeimet, Mc. Burgess, of the Department of the Interior, and the Rev. Father Lacombe. Steam mw and flour mills aro to be erected as soon les possible and the land is to bedivided tip in lots and rented to the Motis, who are now iu a most miserable coudbtion. Many of them are worse off than the Indians who aro under Government patronage. They have lost their lands and aro' reduced to abject poverty. They are estimated at $10,000, scattered throughout the North West and Manitoba. There aro more than 600 families in Dakota and Montana, end the misery ie said to be vory great. A.0 attempt is to be maize bo have them return to the North-West and settle in this reserve, where they can have all the epiritnal and material petulance 0, which they aro so great,y iu want. Tlie loss of the buffalo has boort a great hardship ou all these people, and. ib is thought now that agrioulbure ie their only Chanes of salvation, Bsusbiele Coilxacil. The new Coaneil, eonelebing of W. H. Kerr, Reeve, and 13,, Graham, R, Leath. erdale, Geo. Baeller and B. G, Wilson, Councillors, met, as per statute, last Monday at 11 o'clock and were duly sworn in. Minutes of last meeting read and eon firmed. J. Y. S, Kirk wee nominated auditor by the Reeve • and on motion of R. Lea• tberdele.end R. Graham, A, Oonsley wao appointed auditor, the fee to be 94.00 for each, Moved by Geo. Beaker that D. A. Lowry be assessor for 1890 ab 940, Moved in amendment by R. Graham, seconded by R. G. Wilson that D, Stewerb be re -appointed. Amendment carried. It is understood that the Board will ad vise .bhe assessor as bo certain desired changes in the asseeemeht. Last year's Board of Health, consisting of Postmaster Farrow, 5. N. Kendall, A.. Stewart and the Reeve and Clerk, was re•appoinbed. Dr. J. A. MoNaugbton, Medical Health Officer. Harry James, pound.keeper. The Street Committee will be the Reeve and Counoillors Graham and Backer. Finance and Property Commit. tee, the Reeve and Messrs. Leatherdele and Wilson. R. Woolsey applied for the printing for 1896. Council then, ' adjourned to meet on Monday evening, February 3rd, at 7.30 o'clock. People We Talk About. Mies Rilla Hunter is on the sink list. W. J. Olinda and wife S nda ed at a Y Listowel. Mrs. S. T. Plum has been laid up with rheumatism. Fred. Loath has returned to hie 'sit' at Il. C. Danford's. Mrs. N. F. Gerry was visiting in Sea. forth this week. Mrs. J. M. O'Connor has been very ill during this week. S. Beattie and Miss Maggie were in Clinton last Sunday. Mrs. Dutton, of Stratford, is visiting Mrs. G. A. Deadman. Miss Kate ➢7oKeroher, of Wroxeter, spent Sunday in town. Harold Bakens, of Toronto, is holiday- ing olidaying at J. A. Stewart's. Mee. Lowe, of Toronto, ie visiting Mrs. Dennis and Mrs. Kirk. Miss Dora Nott was visiting at Oran - brook during the past week. J. D. Ronald was considerably shaken up from a fall ab his residence. Wm. Crowe, of Paisley, was visiting at W. H. Mo0raoken's this week. Mrs. T. Fletcher has been on the' sick list with inflammation of the throat. Jno. McInnis left for Detroit last week where be expects to take a situation. Miss Fannie McConnell, of Milton, is visiting relatives and old friends in town. Mies Eva Turnbull, of THE POST staff, has been on the sink list during the past week. Jae. Danford, wife and Children, of Clinton, were visiting in Brussels and locality. Foreman Watt, of the Ronald Fire Engine Works, has gone East on a busi- ness trip. Mrs. John D.Ronald, of town, and Mrs. W. T. Chaff, of Fenton, Mich„ are visit- ing at Chicago. Mrs. W. J. Brown'b, of. Ingersoll, is visiting her sister, Mrs, G. A. Deadman, Frederick street. Miss Addie Vanstone, milliner, is mak- ing a holiday visit with relatives and friends in town. Mise Lizzie Boss is ill with la grippe, but we hope she will soon be folly re. stored to health. Miss Edith Inman retnrne to her position in Williamson's big dry goods store, Guelph, on Friday. Will. McCracken Bed Miss Amanda MoOraoken have gone to Hanover for a short visit with relatives. Dr. J. W. Shaw, Clinton, was eleoted President of the Huron Medical Media- tion for the coming term. P. Sinolair and sister, of North East. hope, were visiting friends in Brussels and vicinity during the past week. Mrs. Ford and son, of Guelph, are the guests of Mrs. John McKenzie, Brussels. Mrs. Ford i9 Mrs. MoKen zie's mother, Thos. Stewart has returned to Shakes- peare after spending an enjoyable visit with friends at Listowel, Molesworth and Brussels. J. L. Sturdy, formerly of Brindle, bas disposed of the Queen's Hotel, Harridan, to John Gerbig, possession to be given on 10th of February. • Dr. Graham attended the meeting of Hurou Medical Association in Seaforth on Tuesday of last week. The report of the meeting may bo read elsewhere in thisissue. fumes 11foLauolilin of Wingbam, am. lyes renewing old acgnaletWanmes in totve Inst Friday. Be wore a big Tam o' Shunter in honor of the Sone of Sootland gather- ing, here. ` W. G. Snaith, of London, was in town last weak visiting 13. Ward and other relatives. lIr. Smith bolds a busy and important position in connection with the G. T, R, at London. Miss Maud Abraham, who is teaching ab Windsor, has been dangerously ill since New Years. Miss Mand taugbb successfully the Primary Department of Brussels Public Scheel a few years age, The Seaforth Expositor says : "We understand that 3, P, Brine, I-Iuren's veteran auctioneer, who for over thirty years has wielded the auctioneer's ham - met, and who, in his day, wee considered one of the best salesmen of farm stock in Western. Ontario, and whom serviette were in active demand from Ho wick, on the north, to McGillivray, on the south, has sledded, on toeonnt of inarcasing• years, to retire from the business, and will not take out a .license this year." The gentleman referred to is Airs. P, Seed's, father, W.1-1. KERR, Prop. Wm, Dodds, who line been in the em. ploy di T. Boas for several ysare, has gone to Dakota where he expecte to take a situation. Will. James will Clark in Mr. Ross' store until the Spring • season at least, Robert Wynn, jeweller and opbioian, of Sand Beech, Mioh„ is visiting under the parental roof and renewing old friend, ships in town. Mr. Wynn came via Detroit, where be visited his sister, Mrs; Dr. Mo0ullough, 011U16I71I 0116161$,. Rev. J. Roes at—beaded Maitland Pres- bytery lash Tuesday at Wingham. Bev. A. It, Griffin rifin Lias a been botha r od with lumbago, but is oonsidsrably bettor now. Friday evening of this week Melville Church Sabbath School annual entertain- ment will be held, The regular quarterly Communion ser• vies will be held in the Methodist church a week from next Sabbath. Spaniel meetings will be held in the 8, A. Barracks Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the 1st, and. and 8rd of Feb., lead by Ensign Dowell, of Palmerston. The S. A. Gazette—The War Ory - after Feb.. let; will be reduced in price from five cents to two cents weekly Yearly subscription one dollar, and for the half year fifty cents. Last Monday Rev. Samuel Jones cele- brated his 88th birthday, and on Sabbath and Monday received the congratulations of his many. friends. The reverend gentleman enjoys a fair share of good health, considering hie increasing years, and gobs to church almost every Sunday. The sermons last Sabbath in the Methodistchurch here by Rev. Joseph Edge, of Goderich, were listened to with a great deal of ' pleasure and a large share of profit. "Open Thou mine eyes that I may bah wondrous old u out s thin s f of Thy law" was the foundation of the morning discourse, and the well known words of Isaiah, "Come now, let us reason together, &o.,' was the topic fn the evening Mr. Edge also addressed the Sabbath School in the afternoon. He will be heartily welcomed on. any future occasion. The Acton Free Press says : "The special evangelistic services which have been in progress in the Methodist Church the past ten days have been very largely attended. The Sunday services were especially interesting, and at the evening service the church was taxed to accom- modate the large congregabiou. The evangelists, the Misses Hall, give most acceptable service. Their -addresses, ex- hortations and singing are very effective. Much good has already been accomplish- ed. The members of the church gen- erally have been strengthened and bless- ed, and a considerable number have been induced to turn from lives of sin and "Flee from the wrath to come." The meetings will be continued for another week at least." W. F. M. S.—Melville church auxiliary of the W. F. M. S. held its annual meet ing on Thursday, Jan. 91h, when the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. (Rev.) Ross ; Vice -President, Mrs. Barnhill; Secretary, Mrs. Neil Mc Lauohlin ; Assistant Secretary, Miss N. Ross ; Treasurer, Mrs. 11. G. Wilson ; Leaflet Secretary, Mrs. I. C. Richards ; Assistant; Mrs. Skene ; Organist, Mrs. Graham ; Auditors—Mrs. N. Richardson and Mrs. J. Ballantyne ; Manngers— Mrs. Jas. Strachan, Mrs. D. C. Ross, Mrs. A. Strachan, Mrs. J. Scott, ibtrs. Graham and Miss McKay ; Committee for visiting strangers—Mrs. Skene, Mrs.' A. Strachan. Miss F. Pelton and Mies J. MoLanahlin ; Committee for visiting the siolt—Mrs. Barnhill, Mrs. R. G. Wilson, Mrs. D. Ross sr., and Mrs. Martin. Total amount contributed for all pdr- poses by the Society for 1895, $143.78. There are 50 names on the membership roll.' In addition to the above, two large boxes, valued ab 984 and .3100 respect. ively, containing Clothing, boots, shoos, etc., were shipped to the Northwest. This is the 12th annual report of the W. F. M. S. in connection with Melville church, Brussels PtttTEl nEETffie nsoOLUTIoxs. (OOsIPMEn Dr mac. DB, t. A. B. DICiisox.) 1. I will wake it a matter of coneof- enoo to attend. "Not forsaking the as. sembliug of yourselves together." 2, I will endeavor to bring others. "Come thou with u3 and we will do thee good." 3. As I enter the room I wilt ask the Saviour's presence. "We would see Josue." 4. F wilt not Moon a book seat. "How pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." 5. I will fix my attention upon ever• ship and the word. "This people draw• ebb nigh unto me with their mouth but their Heart is far from me." 6. I will lead in prayer. "Ye also belpiut together in prayer." 7. I wilt otherwise take part. "Teach- ing and admonishing one saintlier." B. Myravers and remarks shall be brief. nt "For God is in heaven and thou men earth, therefore let thy words. be few-" 9. I will avoid oribioal thoughts of others who take pert. "Judge not." 10, After the meeting I will greet as mem it. i courteously can, "Salute one another." 11. As I return home I will maintain a levant mind. "Contlnuing !natant in prayer." 12. I will not an swab myself as to peep others from the name pew, "130 mar - teens." 18. By Christ's armee dtvelling in me T will daily live es .I pray. "Nat every- 'one very'one that math Tinto me Lord, toed, but he that dooth the will of my Father." Mrs. Ann Iioytl, anidow, vas nsnhv- axiated by coal gas at Napetee on `.nits. day night. Geo. IT. ,llnrray waq nominated by the Liberals of thipe Breton to oppose Sir (Darker Tupper,, A patienb at Ronkwood Asylum who recently died, was found to 'have noodles in her heart mud lungs. Additional Local News, Tum Curling club has entered into an arrangement with T, Blggrnflold for the nee of the ice on Maitland Rink for out'ling. Praabioe has already coin. nuanced, and we, expect to hear of as gond work being dune as in pant seasons. Exsnoett oa' OAPs.—Absohooithe other day some boy, through mistake no doubt, tools Earl Koenifee white Persian lamb cap and left his, Mr. Koenig would like the Cap returned, as the trade was un- suitable, both as to sits and quality, ALL persons liable to pay Poll baa are melted to have the •same squared off with Constable Wright an or before Monday, Y February 8rd, so as to enable him to make his returns. This nodes is given so that there will be no neoessity of doing as the colieober bad to do in Clinton, viz. Summons some of thexefusere before the Mayor, where they paid the tax plus the oasts of the court. MEDICAL il1EETINO.—The regular quar- terly meeting of the Huron Medical As- sociation was held in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday, January 14th, when a large representation of medical men were present. Papers were read by Drs. Wood, Shaw and Smith, which were discussed thoroughly. Dr. Bethune pre- sented an interesting Case, As Dr. Campbell leaves the County of Huron, be hewing sold out his practise to 'Dr. Dewar, of Chippewa, the Huron Medical Association took the opportunity of say- ing farewell and presenting' him with an engrossed address, wishing him suooess in bis new home. Dr. Graham, of Brus- sels, read the address, and Dr. Campbell feelingly replied, thanking the meeting and express -deg regrets at severing the friendship so long kept up with the mem- bare. Dr. Brown, of the Dominion Medical Journal, was present, reporting theork w done. The following were elected officers for the ensuing year: Pres., Dr. Shaw, Clinton ; Vice Dr. Mc. Kay, Seaforth Seo., Dr, Turnbull, Clinton. Cenervare—The first carnival this sea- son was held in Maitland Skating Rink, Brussels, on Thursday evening of last week, There were very few persons in costume although the attendance was large and the roe good. Joe. Ballantyne, 5. T, Rose and A. Ross wore the judges and awarded the first prize for best' dres. sed lady to Miss Tillie Gofton, of Wrox- eter ; and the prize for beet dressed gent to D. Edgar, of the same village. The skating races were warmly contested. In the three mile dash the Elliott Bros., of Wingham ; Burnsides, of Kincardine ; and Galloway, of Listowel, faced .the starter. It only took 12s• minutes to Cover the distance, the Listowel man winning first money ; Burnside 2nd, and S. Elliott 3rd. It was a closely contest. ed race. For the mile rase there were five entries :—Bert Gerry, Brussels ; Mc- Cutebeon, Baker, and Fisher, Listowel ; and S. Elliott, Wingham. Mo0utoheon was an easy winner, with Elliott and Baker and and 3rd respectively. Time 4 minutes. The frame at the olose was not creditable to those engaged in it and is one of the best ways possible to kill off the attendance of spectators at the rink. A repetition of such scenes will be sore to bring the offenders before a magistrate to answer to a obarge of profanity and rowdyism. BEx Lonown.-The members of the Sons of Scotland Camp, Brussels, held their annual public gathering in the Town hall last Friday evening. A fair sized audience heartily enjoyed the musical and literary bill of fare. Dr. Graham, Chief, 000upied the chair and after a few introduotory remarks pre- sented the following nicely balanoed pro- gram :—Solo, "Charming Flowers," Mies Melissa Ames ; quartette, "Annie Lau- rie," W. J. Wake, A. Strachan, A. Ross and J. H. Cameron ; address, Lawyer McCallum, of Paisley ; recitation, "Bowl About," F. Lambie ; solo, "Land o' the Lada" Mise Annie Stewart; sone in character, "Caller Herrin," Miss Rate Barrie ; address, "Songs of Barns," Dr. Campbell ; solo, 'Good bye to the Leaves," Miss Melissa Ames ; recitation, "Exam - tion of Montrose," F. Lambie; Bolo, "The E;iahlapdmau's Toast," Miss Annie Ste- wart ; "Auld Lang Syne" and the Nat• ional Anthem. The ladies taking part in the program sang their solos in fleet - class style with very great aooeptauae to the audience, The hearty encores were cbeerfully responded to. Mr. Lambie rather surprised the audience in his elo- cutionary ability and his responses, "To a Haggis" and "A Tragedy," were greet• ed with loud applaaee. Mr. McCallum stated stat one of the principal objects of'the S. 0. S. Society was to keep before its members the history, literature and traditions of the land of their forofnthers, and insteneed ate fact that the history of Sootland and its literature have ex'ted a powerful infinouos on the mantel., rte people, and the Empire of whiob it a part. He also drew attention to the fact that those who cherish a faithful and fond remembrance 'nf the land of their birth, are the most likely to prove good Citizens in the land of uncle adop- tion ; and that in nearly every Dasa those who leave their onnntry for their etan- try's good, are the people miring whotn anarchy and misrule lift their hydra - heads, when they find shelter in a foreign land. i\1r, McCallum is a forcible and powerful speaker and has a fund of gm. sial intelligence and oonvereeticaal abil- ity rarely mot with. 17r. Campbell's ad- dress allowed oarefal preps atirn and a comprehension of the life and labs of Scotland's bard. • lifoi pororsliov was very fine. Nisi jean MCLaltohlin ao pitmist performed her part in her nsmtl pro/Jaime manner. A vote of thanks was mOvsd to -these taking part in the program by J. D. Ronald and sewn led by J. H. Cameron, Proceeds amonuted to t. nhont. $25,00 which will be enfli)iontto liquidate the nesessat,v . expenses. The object of the gathering was to give an enjoyable evening and at the sttm9 time present the claims of the Sone or Sootland,, We must not forget be state that Piper liallanbync warned np the edibles of more than one Scobchmett's heart by the stirring strains of the bag- pipes.