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The Brussels Post, 1896-2-14, Page 1II Rig Vol. 23', No. 31. BRUSSELS ONTARIO, FRIDAY, 'FEBRUARY 14, 1896 W. , I ERR, P-''rop, ywat Rouse Painting, Ontario Legislature, The second 8888inu of the eighth Par. Bement of the Legislature of Ontario was (] pry y� ijj opened at 3 O'olook Tuesday afternoon Taper Ranging, b Liu Governor h p � �l y Lieut. Dover K tkppatrfok. The weather was fine and thio attendance Kelso1 much hunger than at previous openings. jiJi1J�l+� Ct The Lieut. Governer arrived remptly i g' at 3 o'clo 1 accompanied P 's t otv as pa by his wo aides-decamps—Commander Law and Oath, Kirkpatrick. They were escorted M the main entrance by o company of dragoons from Stanley Barracirre, A guard of honor, consisting of the Queen's Own Rifles' baud and No. 2 Oompany of Royal Canadian Infantry received the party at the main entrance, Hfs Heuer was then escorted to the Chamber by Col. Otter, Major Buchan and officers of the city regiments He proceeded at ones to the throne and delivered the fol- lowing speech :— Mr, Speaker and Gentlemen of She Legislative Assembly, I havemuch pleasure in once more meeting you for Ore despatch of She business of the Province and the legislation which She publio interests require. It is wibh"feelinge of profound eon= that I refer to the bereavement of Her Majesty and the royal family in the death of ger Majesty's son-in-law, Prince Henry of Battenburg. I am sure you agree with me thatthe whole people of Ontario, together with Her Majesty's loving subjects everywhere, sympathise with Her Majesty and H. R H. Princess Beatrice In their great affliction. I am glad to notice that the notion of the. Government of the United States with respect to the territorial righbe of Great Britain in South America; which caused so muoli anxiety a few mouths ago, is not likely to lead to a rupture of the peaceful relations which have so long. existed between the two nations, and with so much advantage in every way to both. It is gratifying to know that in. oase of any trouble affeoting the interests of the mother country no sacrifice which the circumstances might demand would be considered too great by the people of Ontario, ehould they be called upon to repel invasion or to defend the integrity of the British Empire. I am pleased to observe that notwith- standing the depression from which the farmers are suffering they exhibit a grow- ing interest and enthusiasm in every department of agriculture. Tho num bar attending meetings during the past year for the discussion of agricultural matters has greatly increased, and all the associations aided by this Legislature which specially depend for success upon the support of the farming classesare an a flourishing condition. It is enoourag ing to know that many of the methods initiated in this Province for the improve T, FARROW, cent of agriculture have been adopted AGENT, BRUSSELS. by the governments of other Provinces of the Dominion. The pioneer farm established in West- ern Algoma promisee to prove highly successful.. Prom the investigations made it is quite certain that much of the land in the surrounding dietriat is well adapted for agriculture. The new dairy schools established in Eastern and Western Ontariohave great- ly improved the equipment of the Province for dairy instruction. Experi- ments in fruit growing and orchard spraying have been successfully conduct. ed during the past year, and . promise good results for the future. The north-western part of the Province continues toreceive the attention of prospectors and miners, and gold bearing ores have been discovered in that region over an area of 2,000 square. milee.- Sever al stamp mills have been erected in the districts of the Lake of the Woods, Rainy Lake and Seineltiver,: and the prospect. for employment there of capital and labor in gold mining is hopeful. The nickel and copper mines have been fairly productive during the pest year, and the completion of a blast furnace; at Hamil- ton will, I trust, lead to the profitable working ofour iron mince by providing a local market for their ores. I regret to say that there has been no marked improvement during the past year in the condition of the lumber trade, the prosperity of which exerts so bone - ficial an influence on the general busi- ness of,the Province. While the sales and prices, in the English markets have been fairly satisfactory, the market for sawn lumber in the United States has been in a depressed condition owingto a continnauoe there of business staua• Mon and finauoial disturbance. Among the bills in preparation and .to be promptly submitted' for your consider- ation are :—A bill respecting City Coun- cils ; a bill reducing the number of mem- bers of County Councils : a bill for in- creasing the usefulness of County Courts; bills for revising and consolidating the acts respecting Publics and High schools, the Education Department end the Uni- versity of Toronto, and a bill for further inapprovmg the Agriculture and Arte Act. Your attention will probably be invibed also to a bill extending the provisions of the meclutnior' lien laws, and at the same time further simplifying the procedure under their operation. The time is near for the decennial revi- sion and consolidation of the statutes of the Province, and you will be called upon this session to sanction the necessary pre- parabione. For several years the brewers end dis- tillers of the Province have disputed the right of the Provincial Legislature to charge them with license fees, To settle the question of authority, a test oase was, at their instance, eubmitted to the Court of Appeal, and judgment hes been given in favor of the Province. The brewers and distillers have appealed from this judgment to the Privy Council. There has been unusual, and therefore unexpected, delay on the part of the Right Honorable the Judicial Committee of Her Majesty's Privy Council in render ing a decision on the appeal from the Supreme Court of Canada with regard to prohibitory liquor legislation, This de• lay indicates exceptional difficulty in agreeing as to the proper couolusion on some of the gtieetions involved in the appeal. The judgment may be expected any day. . • Tho undersigned have formed a co -partnership to carry on bus- iness in and around Brussels in Blouse Painting, Paper Hanging, ICalsomining, Decorating, t-&ic. All work done in a workman- like manner at a moderate charge. Orders loft at the stores of W. H. McCracken or Wilton & Turn- ' bull will receive prompt atten- tion: ' • The patronage of the public solicited. Estimates cheerfully. furnished. McORAEBN a GRIMOLD Y; . BRUSSELS. .ARCIE (BY 15 MINUTES) WEEKLY TOURIST CAR TO THE Pacific Coast LEAVES TORONTO AT FRIDAY NOON. Card nI Thilh I wish to acknowledge, with my best thanks, the Liberal Pat- ronage received during 1895 from the people of Brussels and sure rounding country. I need hard- ly say that we value your busi- ness and will endeavor to cater. 1 io your wants in this new year by placing first-class Dry Goods, Groceries, &c., before you at close prices. We are notgiven to dowing but guitrantee satisfac- tion to our Customers. J. C. SKENE Agent for Parker's Dye Works. WE DO Ns OF BUFFALO, N.Y. hate. Manageror C, 8. Cochrane's liranttford Studio, .Aiao Fifteen Nears with harmer Bros,. Hamilton; Would announce to the people of Erns - sols and surrounding country that he has opened a Studio in Sbrotton'a Block, over the Standard Bank, Where he is prepared to do the very best photographic work. 3'botographs Copied and Enlarged in Crayon, Water Colors or Pastel in Ito highest style of the Art. k3'TRICES REASONABLE. Finest Work and Satire faction Guaranteed. Ashore of your Patronage is solicited. W. DOW1$, Artist, The arbibrabdre to whom were referred certain unsettled accounts between the Governments of the Dominion and the Proviness of Guterlo and Quebeo have, during the poet year, disposed of several of the itnlportant matters referred to them, Apppeale have been taken ageiuet sotue of tire' decisions to the Supreme Court, and some of them will go to the Privy Qounoif. The publio amounts for the year juab closed will be placed in your Maude ab a very early day. You will be glad to know that the total expenditure of the Province woe kept well within the appropriation, and that the actual receipts were oonsid. erably in excess of the originates', The estimates for the current year will, without delay, be submitted for your 8p• proval. They will be found to have been. prepared with a due regard to000noniy, and to the, necessities of the public service. At the conclusion of the formaloioning the Lisut..Governor hold' a reception fn the Chamber, which was largely attended by society people After fifteen or twenty' minutes for social intercourse the Speaker resumed the obair and-bueiness began. Sir Oliver and Hon, Mr Gibson form• ally introduced Hon. Wm, Harty, of Kingston Next camp Mr. Burt, of North Brant, introduced by Hon. A S. Hardy and Wm. Middleton. ,Mr, Diokensou, of South . Wentworth, by Hon. John Dryden and Mr. Carpenter„ and then the Patron, Tucker, of West 'Wellington, by Mr. Haycock and Mr. Dynes This over, the House rose. BRUSSELS PUBLIC SCHOOL. The following is the report of Brussels Public School for the month of January noon 1. PAM/MM.—Examined in Arithmetio, History, Geography, Physics, Writing and Deportment. Total, 650.: 'Sam.Cram ,.,,418 J. McOraokon ..300 F. S. Smith ....410 Fred, Wilson ..290 W. Leatherdale 852 G. Buchanan , .282 Bella Lamont ..344 Georgie Howe ..274 Ira Gerry ......344 Fred. Gilpin .. 244 Myrtle Nott ....342 Tien. Oousley ..242 Emma Webster 826 Elsie Jackson —228 Lorne Dunford 828 *Jas, Shaw' ....194 Geo. Watt ...315 *Earnest Smith' 159 E. MoLauchlin 805. * Highest marks in each subject :-- Arithmetic, —Arithmetic, Frank Smith,' 76History, Sam. Clrerar, 70 ; Geography, W. Leath- erdale, 68; Physics, Sam. Orerar, 80 ; Writing, Emma Webster, 100. P S. I,.—Examined in Arithmetic, Matoty, Geography, Writing, Book-keep- ing, Drawing and 'Deportment. Total, 600 : D. McLanchlin 862 Lorne Pringle ..281 Edna Dennis ..340 Dalby Kendall -216 Herb. Dennis ..310 3, MoLauchlin..908 Bella maidlaw..308 May Deadman 202 Carrie Hing ston..83 J Buchanan ..196 M. Friendship.. 272 Fred. Haycroft 108 "Willie Ainley ..248 *Fred. Hunter ..$6 L: Leatherdale 246 Highest marks in various subjects :— Arithmetio, D. McLeuchliu, 90 ; History, Bella Laidlaw and Josie Buchanan, 62 ; Geography,•0arrie Hfngston, 87 • Writ • ing and Book-keeping, Bella Laidlaw, 86 ; Drawing, W. Ainley, 80. Eaxnexon.-Examined in Arithmetio, Literature, Geography, Grammar, Draw- ing, Writing and Deportment. Total, 600 : Hattie Downing450 Ethel Kendall -322 Nellie P utland.. 410 Ida Blashill ....288 Ella Scott.... •.896 *Harry Blain ..286 Lizzie Downing 890 *AlbertPutlaud 249 Lona Baeker ..376 *Herb. Mitchell 241 W. Grieve ....862 *W. Broadfoob, .283 Ivan Crooks,...860 *H. Hunter ....228 Kate Smith ....355 *JenisHelly..,..215 A. Mobelvey ..349 *H. Buchanan -189 Lou Reid.— , ..828 *Leo Curry ....188 Highest in subjects :—Literature' Literature, Nel- lie Putland, 05 ; Arithmetio, Lena Book - sr, 48 ; Geography, Harry Blain, 91 ; Grammar, Hattie Downing, 73 ; Drawing and Writing; Nellie Putland and Lena Beaker, 88. The navies of the scholars marked with a * were absent part of the exeminetion. J. H. OAolrnioot, Prinoipal. aeon 2. - - following llowin o u the d Grammar, History, Reading, Writing, Drawing, Geography and Deportment. Total, 500 : WillieMurr •...484 J. McMartin ..306 A. Kendall . .405 O. Zilliax 306' N. Smith ......380 M.Hayorofb282 P. Wabt .:.....878 T. Agar 267 0. Vanstone....350 M. McGoire..'250 Mary Beach 349 R.Oroziei 240 I. Zilliax ...348 0. Milloy 226 S. Beam ......831 G. MoLauohlin 222 L. Sinclair . ..329 G. McMillan 206 G. Backer 326 E. Grewar ....145 S. Driver 324 W. McMillan ..125 F. Roach .., 316 Absent for part of examination :—E. Grower, G. MoMillau, M. Hayoroft, L. Sinclair, 0. Milloy. Highest narks in Grammar, A. Ken anal, 80 ; History, N. Smith, 97 ; Geogra• phy, W. Muer, 90. On. 8itn.—Examined in same subjects as Jr. 4th. Total, 600 IS: Taylor 437 L. Kerr, . , 276 W. Good 377 C. Baeltor . ,1...275 C. Beam 370 0. Heist 272 D. Watt 364 B. Hunter ....262 N.Vanstone354 S. Forsythe ....258 J. Forbes 353 F. Thompson ..240 M. Forbes ...,351 A. Lowry 222 A. Putland ....341) F. Finn 214 E, Walker ....642 14. Finn - . .. 204 M.McAnfor ....341 T. McLauohlin 180 M. Scott 808 F. Oliver .."180 B, Scott 806 J. Doll ..... , ..170 D. Moore 285 A. McKay 126 Absent for barb of examination :—F. Finn, P. Thomson, A.. McKay, M. Finn and 3, Doll, , Highest marks in Grammar, J. Forbes and D. Watt, 78 ; History, Bussell Tay- lor, 86 ; Geography, VV'. Good, 92. Jit. Ban. -Examined in ladle subjeote ae Sr. 8rd. Total, 500 ; F. Armstrong , .382 D.1adwards , . , .2557 G. Ross.....,, 871 11, Fieobor ,...237 3, Qotteley ...,8"u4 W. Roach 280 F. Beohauan ,.848 M. Settorgren „218 1a. Hiudes 845 R. Wilbee.,....205 H• Johnston .,895 G. MoKay ....209 A, Riobardson823 0, Bloharde,..480 3. Ward ,,,,808 N.MeGoire, ,177 A. Irwin„ S. Ward •,, .,172 W. Forsythe „200 E. Lowry,, •,.,150 I]. Kerr278 E. MoArter,,.,111 Absent for part of examination :—N, McGnire, A. Irwin 17. McArter, G. Mo. Kay, E. Kerr, M. Settergren, Higbee& marks in Grammar, 3, Cons - ley, 88 ; HietorY, D. Kerr, 70 ; Googra• ploy, A, Irwin, 82, •Mees Lamm, Teacher, If0011 8. 30, Bon,—Examined is Arithmetic, Literature, Geography, Spelling, Beading, Drawing, Writing and Deportment. Tot- al, 1. Wil600liams 428 W. Hayoroft —808 A, Taylor 408 M. Hunter ,.202 R MoLauchlin 386 N. Blashill ....212 G. Rioherdeon,.329 C. Frain 177 P, Richards ....828 Highest marks in Arithmetic, B.:Mo. Lauchlin, 87 ; Literature, Ida Williams, 88' ; Geography, A. Taylor, 76 ; Spelling, Ida Williams, 98. So. 2en, Examined in Arithmetio, Literature, Geography, Spelling, Read- ing, Drawing, Writing and Deportment. Total, 600 : M, Skene 500 : W Hookney... ; 821 E. Avory 448 B. McKelvey ..319 M. Howe 430 A. Lowry 305 P. MoMille.n....482 F. Wilson 296 G. Thomson ..422 B. Howe 295. W. Zilliax ....417 8. Scott394 V. Cooper.,.- ...406 A. Crozier ,.."281 F. Dennis 401 H. Ainley 277 B. )btotracken.;377 E. Denbow 252 B. Blashill ....371 'A. Smith 245 G. Melsom ....868 S. Forsythe 217 P. Birt ..,....:853 M. Beam 195 W Anent .840 M. Grewar .;179 M. Mol aucblin 334. R. Ainley 155 Highest marks in Arithmetio, M. Skene, 95 ; Literature, M. Skene and E. McCracken, 97 ; Geography, E. Avory, 96 ; Spelling, E. Avery, 98. Jo, assn.—Examined in Arithmetio, Spelling, Geography, Composition, Read- ing,. Drawing, .Writing and Deportment. Total, 600 : L. Ross ' 411 E. Beaker.' ....329 A. Currie 408 V. Danford .... 325 N: Kendall •381 J. Walker 301 M, Hunter ....372 P. Lowry, ;282 R. MoHenzie ..369 M.'Heapy.... "271 A. Ross ..:...1357 G. McKay 256 G. Marr356 J. Thomson,....218 L: Koenig 355 E. Funston ....217 M. Scott 846 M. Reilley ....212 L. Cooper 848 M. Kerr 204 S. Maxwell ....339 A. Forsythe 203 M. Colvin 336 H. Finn 202 H. Watt 335 J. Burgess ....176 J. Good 331 W. Frmn 186 Highest marks in Arithmetio, G. Murr and A. Currie, 90 ; Spelling, J. Good, 94 ; Geography, A. Ross, 96 ; Composition, A. Ross 76. Mass Dowxns, Seedier. 30001 4. Caoss V.—Examined in Beading, Writ- ing, Drawing, Arithmetic, Spelling and Deportment. Total, 400 : 0. McCracken ..343 Vina Edwards247 Boy Pugh 327 P. Leatherdale 238 Elsie Wilton ,320 H. Richards. , ..235 Linda Colvin 805 G. Finn 226 Ruby: Plum ....302 Grace Finn .:225 Lucy Colvin ..289 Maggie Ament 217 0. Hingeton....277 I. Johnston 212 MaryMoArter..267 T. Meadows181' Ounsa IV,—Examined in same subjects as class V. Total, 400 : B. Henderson —809 809 Susie Beam 221 Addis Lott ....301 0. Wilbee 212 Anuie Frain ..285 J. Kerr 176 G. Curry .._.-.281 Nellie Irwin174 11: McDougall .-.249 R. Sinclair 161 B. Richardson -348 Addie Bird 123 Edna Pugh —.238 .238 Class IIL-Exoelleut—Gregg McLen- nan, Bert Hingston, 011ie Mooney, A. MaQuarrie, Gerrie Moss, Lottie Blashill. Good—Willie Riley, Arlie MoMiUan, Willie Roach, Reggie Kendall, Winnie McGuire, Harry Breaker, Aileen Scott.. Fair—Laura Leatherdale, Emma Colvin, Herbie Lowry, Finlay Scott. Oases II.—Excellent—Florence Thom- son, Flo. Grimoldby, Elsie Good, Alva Welker, J. Armstrong, N. Forbes. Good —•J. Mooney, G. Finn, G. Zilliax, J. Williamson, H. Avery, Mary Beam. Orates I.—Excellent—Luln Danford, Geo. McNay, Mamie McKay, Ester Woolsey. Good—W. Henderson, Levise Sinclair, R. Deadman, J. Moore, Earl Ament. Fair -J. Forsyth, Orma Gerry. Mees Barman, Teacher. i'Vinq;liitrm- Van. Vannorman, of Belgrave, has been appointed Chief of Police. A. 0. Stratbdeo and daughter Edna, of Brantford, have been.relewing old so- gcaintances here. One of our msrohants dropped a neat sum in butter which he purchased over a steer ado, and held until this week. W. "'Meant struck the top of his head against a shaft in the chair factory and made aslight out these inohes`long. Kart & Conery have dissolved partner. ebip in the gruoery business, and John Kerr is going to rue the business alone. The anniversary services of the Presby- terian ohurohwill be held on Sunday' next, Feb. 16th. Rev. J. Its Betbieby, Ph., D., of Chatham, will conduct both servi°es. Eight oar loads of horses left town recently for the old country market. Currie tk Day shipped two carloads to Liverpool and the English 'buyer sent six to London. The town council is oompoeed of two produce dealers, one blaokemiti, one merchant, two, manufacturers, two veter- inary surgeons, one butcher, one better, one clerk and four gentlemen. Most people here will remember E. F. 131sok, the jeweller. Ed. is now in Ray- mond, Nebraska, running a sheep ranch. ,He ie feeding 3,500 lambs for the Ohl - sago market, and states that he likes that country well. 1VJolxsarVisar'CIi, The Ilileses Pearson oro visiting their uncle, Geo. Elliott, Andrew Dole bas returned trona a visit to Mende in Unele Sam's domain, Adam Meaziee, who bas been 1e14 hp with en attaek of pleurisy, is recovering, Mre, 3, Sharpie is not steeping very well, but we hops to be able soon to report her rosovery. Saernmental services were oonduoted in the Prssbyterian aburah Sabbath lase by Rev, Mr. Ballantyne. Rev, Mr, Mo. Rao conducted the evening service, 1-i, Yeo left on Tuesday last for Pal- merston, where he intends going into the butcher. business. Before leaving' his friends,gabhered and presented him wibb a nicely worded address. and an 800001., partying purse. Henry will be mush', missed in 'this vioinity, as will his wife end family also. Whet might have proved a more serious remittent oecnrred to D. H. Campbell. He was tripped by stepping on hie dog and in the effort to , avoid eeoh other David losthis balanoe and fell upon a chair, striking his etomaoh upon the ebarp back. For some minutes his pulse oeased bus be gradually revived. How- ever, be is still in a precarious oondibion. PERSONAL PAItAORAPIIS. W, Fr Stewart is improving in health. Eph. Downing is home from Wallace• burg. Jno. Mcdonnell, of Milton, was in town this week. J. D. Stewart, of Wingbem, Sundayed at bane. Rev. George Buggin, of Blytb, was in town on Monday. R. MsGowanwas in London last Mon- day on a bueiness trip. J. T. Cook, a former Brusselite, was in town last Saturday. Mies. Ria Brine, of Seaforth, is visiting her sister, Mrs. P. Scott. 8.33. Wilson, formerly of Brussels, has taken a situation in Brantford. H. E. Steele has gone to St. Marys on e holiday visit with relatives and friends. Jno. Ritchie, wife and daughter, of Mount Forest, fire visiting at D. Stew. art's. Mrs, J. R. Grant and Miss Kay are visiting relatives and old friends at Galt, Ayr, Dundee and Hamilton. Mies Eliza Roddick and W. J. Wake were away at Walkerton last week, com- bining bueineeeand pleasure. Mrs. G. H. Cobblediok went to Toronto on. Wednesday for a abort vlsib. Rev. Mr. Cobblediok was also in the Queen city. Mrs. W. H. Kerr slipped while descend- ing the stairs last Saturday morning and injured her back, being laid up for sev- eral days. lviise Ida Frain, who has been employ- ed mployed in H. R. Brewer's photo. studio, in this place, has gone to fill a position with a Berlin artist. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Mead- ows had a light stroke of paralysis last week this inter. She is able tthe second Wo get about the house. Jno. Kendall has gone to Toronto to take a situation in a tailoring establish- ment in that city. We wish him success. He served hie 'apprenticeship with D. 0. Roes. Instead of going to Austin, Texas, J. D. and Mrs. Ronald have gone to try a celebrated cure for three or four weeks at Oskosb, Wisconsin, and if successful will nob go South. G. F. Blair and G. D. Lamont drove over to Wingham last Monday but had to train it back on Tuesday noon owing to the snow blockade, leaving their horse and rig to follow later. CtLUIICII 0111i113S. Rev. Dr. Cochrane has bean re-elected Chairman of Brantford Fn,e Library Board. Rev. J. G. Scott, of Galt, bas been in- vited,to become pastor of Norfolk -street Methodist church, Guelph. The Misses Hall, evangelists, well known in this district, are at work in Stratford assisting Rev. G. F. Salton in revival services. Rev. Mr. Hughes, rector of the Angli- can church, Kerrwood, has tendered bis resignation, to take effect about April 1st, and will go to England to reside for a Mare. Ensign Creighton, of London, will ad- dress the Salvation Army atthe Barracks on Friday evening of this week. Re comes in the interests of the Children's Work. Brussels Methodist ohuroh Offioial Board met on Thursday evening of last' week and decided to invite Rev. 0. W. Brown, B. A., 33. D., of Glencoe, to be- oome their pastor for the next term. The ()Bidet Board of Glencoe Meth°. dist churub have tendered an invitation to Rev. G. H. Oobbledick, 131. A. B. D., Brussels, to assume the pastoral charge of their church at the next Conference. At the Epworth League last Monday evening B. Gerry gave an address on "How bodies affect souls," Miss M. H. Ball, Mrs. Downs, W. J. Bozell and N. 13. Gerry sang "Down in a licensed saloon.'' "An Evening with Tennyson,” will be the topic at the Epworth League next week. The meeting will be held on Tuesday evening instead of Monday. The program will be composed of selec- tions from the well known pont, Some time ago Ram's Horn offered a prize for the haat story in leas than a thousand words. There were a great many stories contributed, but the ono written by Rev. Jas, Livingstone, of Kin- cardine' was given the first prize by the committee. Last Sabbath evening a, large oongre. gation listened with interest to the dis. course to young men, on the character of Joseph, by the pastor in the Methodist church. , The chair wee composed entire. ly of young men, tome 20 in all, with. Will, J. McCracken me organiet. The voluntaries, ' "The handwriting on floe wall," in which Baleen Gerry ,took the solo, and "Ali for Jamie," were well sting and the service throughout wet one of profit, Rev, James Livingstone, of Eiuoardioo, will preach Miseleaary eermona in the Mathodiet cheroli, Brussels, next Bab. bath, He will also addrses the Sabbath school lo the afternoon, A2r, Livingstone le is flrat-oletes preacher and well worth hearing. Bev, Mr, Cobblediok will preach at Kincardine and lecture on Monday eyeeing, HURON PA'T'RON ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of Huron County Association Patrons of Industry was held in. the Town Hall, Olinton, on Tuesday, b'eb. 4th, when almost every subordinate aesooiabion ill the county was reentrant, ed, there being upwards of 50 present: The report of the Seo,•Treas, showed the standing of the order to be in a good sound condition throughout the 0ounty, notwibbsbanding.the few associations who have for a time ceased working, The finances wore in such a abate that for the first time in the history of Patronism in Huron county the delegates from the Bub - ordinate aseooiations were paid their expenses for attendance e.t county meet- ing, at the same time leaving a balance in the treasury. 00e of the thief discussions of the day was the Hay/took motion, by which the doors of Patronism are proposed b' be opened to other professions besides thet of the farming and working °lessee, The motion was handled without gloves, which shows that the moment the Patron organization ceases to be a Farmers' as- sociation, that moment many of he warmest supporters will withdraw from the order. tinny other questions eon• cutting the vital interests of the order were dismissed very warmly and ably by those present. The following offi°are were duly elected for the current year :-00. Pres., John Govenloek, Seaforth ; V. Pres., B. S. Philips, Heneah Seo.-Treas., W. S. Lawrence, Clinton ; Auditors, R. Qom - mon, Seafortb, and J. W. Yeo, Holmes - villa ; Sent., W. Grieve, Seaforth ; Rep. to G. As., R. Common, Seaforth. The next meeting of the .County Ad- sooiation takes plane in Clinton. The following motion was .then passed :— Moved by B. S. Phillips, of Hensel], see - ended by P, Holt,. of Grand Bond, and resolved that the thanks of this County Association be tendered to the Clinton Council for the free use of the Hall and that a copy of this resolution be forward- ed to said Council by the Secretary. Af- ter fter the passing of the usual vote of thanks to retiring officers the meeting adjourned. Perth County. Joseph Butter, V. S., of Motherwell, leaves to praotics hie profession at Ren- ville, Minn. Mr. Leaversage, late Reeve of Fuller. ton township, bas 'been temporarily ap- pointed Go. Treasurer. Stratford defeated a combined dI'nb from Motherwell, Avonton and Tavistock at a game of checkers by a score of 37 to 27. A number of Stratford young ladies took part in a hockey match last week in that ohy and acquitted themselves very oreditably. The remains of ilio late Alfred Guest, son of the late T. B. Guest, ex -M. P. P., were interred in St. Marys cemetery. last week. He died very suddenly at Chicago, Ill., on Saturday. Richard Lee, one of the pioneers of West Niesouri, died at his residence near Thorndale at the great age of 102 years. He wee born in the County of Monaghan, Ireland, in 1794 end strange to say retained all his faculties to the last, never having used spectacles, and hie: memory being astonishing. He had resided on lot 14 in the 4th concession of Niesnuri for 50 years. As married in• 1828, his wife dying 14 years ago. Andrew Monteith, ex -M. P., Treasurer of the 0ounty of Perth, died on Saturday, 1st inst., in hie 73rd year. He came to Stratford in 1834, and bas been intimate- ly connected with the history and develop- ment of the city and country. He repre- sented the North Riding of Perth in the Local Legislature in the Conservative interest from 1807 to 1874, when he re. signed to contest the seat for the Domin. ion House. Being successful, he was a member for the riding at Ottawa till 1878, when he retired from active politics. He was aim prominent in municipal af- fairs and held various positions in Strat- ford at- ford and the County Council until 1865, when he was oppoiated County Treasurer, whiob office lie held at the time of his death. Mr. Monteith had been failing in health for sense time, and never fully recovered from an attack of la grippe about six years ago, which left Sim with a weak heart, apoplexy being the ina• mediate mouse of death. The U. P. manes, Gelb, was recently robbed of money and jewelry. Ottawa women want 520,000 to build a new Home for Aged and Infirm. Lindsay drags a harrow over its icy sidewalks, thus making them safe for walking. A boy named Ross Clark, of Proton, had his eye Burt while playing hooltey, and it is (oared the eye will have to be removed. James J. Gannon, formerly of Guelph, has been appointed head trainer at the Bellwood stook farm at Mount Morris, New York. Mrs, Ludwig, aged 82, of Berlin, Ont., fell down stairs a Sew days ago and had almost half of her scalp torn orf. The Old lady may recover. Ben Connor, of Belfouotain, had two tame wolves ; he killsd them, out off their ears and secured $12 from the Peel County Treasuaer. The ]':I., G.& B. directors have seamed from the Lincoln County Commit the right to oonstruet and operate for twenty years an eleobrio railway line between Grimsby and Beamsville on the Queens. ton road. The Canadian Press Association held ite annual meeting in Toronto. A lelttnre of the proceedings was the adoption of a resolution moved by Andrew Pattallo ex° preseive of the loyalty of the members of the organisation to the British .Empire.