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The Brussels Post, 1890-10-31, Page 19, ea or ty 0, le e. c, 31 el it 18 s. it t - s t 31 Xbt Volume 18. BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1890, Provincial Sunday Sobool Convention. The 25th annual Convention of the Sunday Sobool Aeeooiation of Ontario had its first public session in Zion Pres. byterinn Church, Brantford, on Tuesday afternoon of this wook. Over 700 dole. gatee bad been appointed, and probably 800 of these were present at the first eeeeion. In the absence of the President, L. C. Peake, of Toronto, occupied the chair, and conducted the opening devo. Honed services. At their 0on01u91on the President addressed the Convention, briefly referring to causes of gratitude for the large attendance, the progress made, and for the preservation of many of their past offioers. Be hoped each delegate would recognise their reeponsi. bility in making this Convention a great Rumen by carrying baok the information and enthusiasm of its meetings and put- ting into practice suoh ideas as were worthy of attention. The Nominating Committee wae then appointed, as follows : Henry Cox, Brant ; Wm. Gray, Huron ; Rev. C. W. Watch, Ontario ; J. B. Goble, Oxford ; N. C. Mc. Mullen, Prince Edward ; James Woods, Waterloo ; Dr- Nichol, Brantford ; Rev. J. W. Rae, Haldimaud ; A. J. Donly, Norfolk ; Alfred Day, General Secretary. 31E901998 OF TEE a'OR,r. The work was reported in the follow. ing order : Brantford, by W. N. Hoesie, who read an address of welcome to the Convention from the City Sunday School Association, and by Dr. Birobard, who referred to the formation of normal classes in the city for the training of teachers,. and a written examination, which is to be held at the end of the year, to test the quality of the work -done. J. T. Burne, Port Hope, reported for that tonin ; W. P. Roy for Durham ; E. J. Hume, Haldimand ; H. P. Moore. of Acton, for Halton ; Hon. Senator Vidal for Lambton and Middlesex. Rev. R. H, Abraham, Burlington, spoke of the good work, of a missionary oheraoter, done during the summer in Mnakoka. Many of the schools there keep open all the year despite the obstacles. Mr. Clarke, of Smith's Falls, reported for Lanark. EON. Mn, 11089' ADDRESS. The afternoon session opened at 3 o'olock, and after singing "Saviour, more than life to 1338," the Hon. G. W. Rosa, Minister of Education, was called upon to speak on the Sunday School teacher's possibilities. In opening he referred to the breadth of the subject, and, proceed. ing, spoke of the important work done in every department of life by teachers. The preacher and the amulet teacher feel their responsibility, but more so should the Sunday school teacher. The now children will soon be grown up and taking hold of life's work, so we dimly seethe possibilities before the Sunday seh001 teacher. First, they can prevent the growth of scepticism in our Province. Soeptioiem takee many forms and often hides behind scientific subjects, but a larger measure of knowledge will reveal these things. The Sunday school teaoh- er'e work is to impress the dootrine of the Bible upon the scholars. We are to teach the fondamentuls, such as the existence of God, the knowledge of which will arm the child against eceptioiem, and is the corner stone of our faith. Then we are to follow the other doctrines, so that every obild can give a reason for the faith whioh is in him, and prove himself worthy of the teacher's efforts. Another possibility is to show the over -ruling providence of God. An important ele- ment in instruction is to show the child's dependency upon a higher power; that trusting in self -results ie failure, but non. fidenoe in God is never disappointed. Show this providence of God as revealed in all Material events, but especially in the history of the Jews. What is true historically is also true of the biography of the Bible. Now, from Abraham. .Joseph and Moses we learn the provi-' dente of God. If the child realizes he is in this world for some purpose, cared for by God, and possessing great possibilit. fes, he will grow strong. The teacher can thus raise manhood to a higher plane and prevent possibility of failure. We see what great results have already been accomplished by the Sunday school. We see how different denominations are brought together. I! the teacher realizes his responsibility be will do more than this. Look at the work to be done as we see it in resisting evil and understand that the Sunday schoolteachers are the beet policemen in the country. The Tnultiplioation of laborers and the in - cream in the number attending the Snu. day eohools ineresee9 lho poeetbilitiee of the work. Tbie work can only be done by thorough preparation MI the teacher's part, and we see more thorough effort bang pat forth to prepare teachers. The religious instruction of children is being largely relegated to the S. S. This he regretted, but we must sooeltt the responsibility and be thorough in doing the work. Read and drink in the Bible text first, then consult 'aide lights. He also emphaeieed the importance of teachers' meetings. Coupled with this mnet be self-conseoration and untiring devotion. Many competent pereons re. (rain from this work. This is wrong •, the strong, the educated are needed, and should be in tho school. Let the teacher bold up the ideal of Christian life, the Saviour, the Redeemer of all mankind. In order to intensify your influence yisit the homes of the children and learn their surroundings. In conclusion, be would emphasise the greatreeponeibility resting Upon each teacher. Mala 11g. The Nominating Committee's report wee then read by Seereterpp Day and ado ted as follows ;—President, eV. N. hiossie, Brantford ; minute secretary, H. P. Moore, Acton , Susine8e Committee --',V. M. Gray, Seaforth ; Rev. J. W. Rao, entoe ; Rev. J. B. Mo. Ewan, Teterboro' ; Wm, Johneou, Baha. villa; A. J. Donly, Simone ; Hese J. E. Howell, Berlin ; S. Tabeoott, Brantford ; Hod. Senator Vidal, Sarnia; L. 0. Peake, Toronto ; Alf. Day, general moronity. An invitation from reinoipel ]Dymond read and the eeeeign adjourned to meet again at 7;80 o'olook in the evening. amnia 8 essioN, When the evening session was opened there were fully 1,500 persons in the largo church. L, C. Peake was in the ohair, and asked the great audience to Voice' singing nd "Tell McAear the Old, Old Story" All denominations were represented, and the singing was beautiful, making the old sanctuary fairly shake. Around the chairman eat Hon. G. W. Rose, Judge Jones, Brantford ; Rev. Dr. Potts, To. route ; Rev. John Kay, Brantford ; May- or Read, ex -Viae -President ; W. Edgar, Hamilton, and many other prominent Sabbath lbhool workers. Rev. Mr. Kay, of Wellington Street Methodist Church, read from the 12th chapter of Romans and then led in a prayer for the blessing of God upon the works. The congrega- tion then sang "Draw Mo Nearer, Blessed Lord." 9110 Naw PlummENr. Mr. Peake, who bad been occupying tate elude .owing to the absence of the President, then called upon W. N. Hoseie of Brantford, the preeident-eleot of the association. When Mr. Hgssie name for- ward to the platform he was heartily re- ceived by all, and was presented by a little Sunday school girl with a handsome bouquet of room. He said he wag truly thankful to all for the kindness and honor shown him. If he had done any- thing in the organization of Sunday School work he was now rewarded in full. He was transferred through the provid• eooe of God from the County of Peel to the County of Brant. The freight trains ran on Sunday, be was sorry to gay, but he had frequently turned this evil to the service of God by visiting more than one place ee Sabbath Sobool work on the same day. The speaker went on in a most interesting and humorous manner. There was ono time when the majority of the Sunday School workers were dead ; but he was glad to know that the time had come when all the workers are alive. He referred to the grand progress of the work in Tusoarora—our Indian township, In conclusion, he said that be prized the office of President of the association mere than that of Governor of Ontario, because he was at the head of a work that fadeth not away. BRANTFORD'S WELCOME. Mayor Read, on behalf of the city, said he was glad to welcome this grand delegation of Christian workers. He was also glad that be was one of the great army of Christ. When he saw connected with this glorious Sunday Sobool work such men as Hon. Mr. Blake, Hon. Mr. Hoes and Hon. Mr. Harcourt, is con- vinced him that the great men of our day were not only workers for the pro- gress of our oountry, but they were also laboring in the vineyard of Christ. This Sunday School work was one of the nobleet on earth. The infant class was perhaps the most important of the whole as it is really the foundation of the great structure. We must therefore be care. fol that our work in this partioular de- partment is perfect. We are moulding the lives of boys and girls who in a few years will hold the destiny of our errantry in their hands. In conclusion, he again welcomed cordially every delegate pre. sent, those from every part of this coun- try and especially those from across the line. He hoped the time would Dome when the old Union Jack and the Stars and Striops would be more closely en- twined about the Bible titan they are to - gay. Rev. Win. Cochrane, D. D., pastor of Zion Qhuch in which the convention is being held, was delighted to have the opportunity of welcoming the grand con - amuse of Sunday Sobool workers he sew before him. He was glad to see all de. nominations combining in this noble work. PITTBB13310 0311.0019E8. Three members present who had at- tended the Pittsburg International Sun- day School Convention were then called upon. Rev. Alex. Jackson, Ph. D., of Galt, told of the warm reception the Canadian delegates had received. The people of Pittsburg did not know what the great parade meant. Some of them turned aside, perhaps thinking it the advance guard of a great army sent over to annex the great republic in order to do away with the McKinley Bill. He saw at that convention white and black men sitting on the platform Bide by side, and all en- gaged in the Sunday School work. He also saw there Governors and Senator.] who valued a plaoe in that convention as highly as they did a seat in Congress. Rev. W. W. Smith, of Ne,omarket, in referring to the Pittsburg Convention said that all of the American delegates were meeting to have the noxtconvention held in Toronto, a oity where there , were no newspapers or etreot ears on Sunday. All of our American friends had beard of the City of Churches. The speakers had been limited to flf. teen minutes, but when Dr. John Potts wee called it was moved and carried an. animonely that the time limit he with- drawn. Dr. Potts spoke for 80 minutes in bis well.known eloquent way. ' He saw not only Sabbath School toaohors and workers before him, but also minis. ters of every denomination, and beyond all these he saw the various Sunday, wheels and lovely pupils of those sohoole whom they were guiding to heaven. He was surprised, when coming down from Owen Sound the other morning, upon opening the Globe to see before him an address on Christianity by the Attorney. General of Ontario. He hoped if the time ever came when Mr. Mowat ceased to be premier of Ontario that the ICnox college people would make him a professor in theology. If they slid not he was euro that the llletbodiet church 3009110 make him a local preacher. The lion. G. W. Rose had addressed this convention this morning, and he thought that that gentle - mart In hie noble position could not lend his talents to It better cause, but when ho Mad that aetislo on Christianity by the AttorneyGeneral of Ontario he saw in it clearnese of thought; ho taw In it abili y to visit the Iustitiltion for the Bhnd wee and genius, but behind all this he saty the gleanings of a pure Christian heart. "And, Conservative as I am," said Dr, Potts, "I felt lilte crying out 'Thank God that the Hon. Oliver Mowat is Premier of Ontario.' " What other country un. der the sun Dan make such 5. boast 7 He felt as he looked out upon tide grand gathering of Sunday Sobool laborers, re. presentatives of every denomination, be- fore him, that the churches were never closer together than they are to night. Heaven can dive no no grander work than the training of boys and girls for that beautiful home above. He was glad that he was an honored member of the International Lesson Committee, and he never felt happier than when, with Bible in hand and a heart consecrated to God, he with his colleagues chose the lessons they thought best for the guidance o! three-fourths of the Sunday Schools, teachers and scholars in the Christian world. His soul received now food as he gazed upon the prominent delegates at the Pittsburg Convention. At the head and President of the convention was that grandand noble leader of Christian thought on this continent, the Rev. Bis- hop Vinoent, of rho Methodist Epieoopal Church of the United States. But he must say here that while there were great mon all around the Canadiandepa• Cation they had a man among them to whom their oountry must be proud. He referred to the Hon. S. H. Blake, Q. C., a gentleman as powerful in the cause of Christ as he was in declaiming Mortice throughout our laud. In conclusion Dr. Potts paid a high tribute to our educe. ttanal system to Ontario and declared that we were in advance of any other nation on earth in Sabbath School organ- ization and work.' When the doctor sat down he was loudly cheered, and after a closing hymn was sung the large gathering adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. THE NATIONALITIES. On Tuesday evening of this week the platform meeting was held iu the Town Hall here according to announcement. The 'unfavorable weather and muddy roads no doubt prevented a larger audi- ence assembling but it woe none the less appreciative. Rev. S. Battery occupied the chair and after the choir sang "Phe Red, White and Blue," Rev. Jno. Scott, M. A., chairman of the Wingham District, was introduoed, his topic being "England and the English." He handled it with his usual able and forceful manner and demonstrated that England is great, not for her territorial extent, nor her freedom from making blunders at times, but in the position in which God has piared her—a special mission to mankind. Her colonization system ie the only successful one among the regions and ooneequently she has the most prosperous and enlightened colonies in the world. Rome, Franco and Spain were selfish in their work but England desires to spread the liberties she en. joys. She taught them to govern them. selves and planted British institutions in their midst. England is greet for her stupendous system of commerce. An Englishmen bas an eye to business all the time and with pride be it said Eng- land is a universal trader. Site knows every port ; every sea whitened by her soils, every river, plain and trading post within reaoh of the Englishmen. Her oommeroe is well octnpered to a busy hive, bee like spreading over all nations and oarrying home the rioheet products. All nations trading with England are stimulated. The English mind and the foreign mind become acquainted and re- joice in uniting nations iuto one Dom• mercial brotherhood. England is great because of her championship of tine ad- vocates of human liberty. Although not always in harmony with the principle, she le to be judged by the problems she has been called upon to solve and the success attending her efforts to carry these out. The Americans credit the men of the "Mayflower" with Meditating liberty. The Pilgrim Fathers planted the same banner that floated in England for many years previous. The Magna Charts won the way prepared for the struggle culminating at Naseby and Marsden Moor and the advancing march of right imbued the men of the "May- flower" with the sentiment "Britons never shall be slaves." Tho bondsmen were free when they set foot on English soil, and the blood bound chased slave may offer thanks to old England for bis liberty. In America a fine field was opened up for the advancement of oivi• lization as they had no old struggles to face but although England had national difficulties to contend with, troubles brought down from the middle ages, laws to change and reform that Ind bean en• acted iu despotic days, she proved her greatness by successfully Doping with them and blessing the nations with her wise laws and government.:. France planted a tree 60 feet high in Paris and placed a helmet upon it and called it the tree of Liberty and under its braucltee the French congregated but the reigh of tyrrany followed. Old England planted the acorn years before ,and ,from it came the giant oak, with its roots well set and its lofty branches giving rest and refresh. ment to the Empire at large. "I'm ah Englishman" wee snug by W. M. Sinclair in up•top style. Rev, F. E. Nugent, of Mitchell, was the next speaker and bad for his topic "Ireland and the Irish." He said any- thing Irish is very apt to excite merri- ment, but Ireland is not in a position to be very merry at present, Some believe her present position to be due to want of steadiness and concenbration, while others attribute the mum to the religious tear and strife existing. Be this as it nay, the Island still gems the ocean and is today a force in the old world as well as in the new. Few people have bad a larger altars of troubles, and no student atm rise from the Study of this people witltotlt eadnoee. The Teish moo is very old: They wore ht the Ark, and in Para. dice—deseendmtts of Adam and hive. They carne from the East. The Miles. Iona were from Spain. Their Imago and religion proclaim this. Although the dhnonsione of the Emerald Isle are email compared with Caueda, yet her noble Number 1B. sone load the van, Egypt, Ieraol, Greece and Rome were small nations, yet for arohiteature,eloquence, art, law, geniuo, bravery, deo. they thrilled the world. Ireland io not defioieut in coast line, nor in noble rivers or beautiful lakoe. The habits of her people are rather hetro. genius than homogenius, Atter thatch- ing the different races in the history of the country the s ealter went on to say that the Irish had always enjoyed a good fight and they had plenty of it, whether between the moral and physical ; Roman. ism and Protestantism ; tenants and land. lords ; Home Rule or English regime. In fact a person would imagine from the train of troubles that some evil spirit had presided at her birth. There appears to bo sadness everywhere ; the potato blight, the children's songs, the arched nose, all betoken it. Since the Reformation her lot has been one of war, as they never accepted it, and hated the English all the more for it. Her religion has to do with her oivil, religious and political life. St. Patrick found the Druid re- ligion, and, although neither a scholar, warrior nor sage, he established the first church, ordained priests, organized churches and bad fruit for his labors. He brought Christianity to the green isle. The music and poetry, the wit and ale. quenee of Ireland is recognized the world over. No legislation will plaoe Ireland in her proper position, however, while the present religious system prevails there. Irishmen make their mark where. ever they go, and Irish genius is ex. amplified in this oountry in some of oar best proaohers, lawyers, artists, teachers and statesmen. Ireland loses nothing by comparison with the best of any nation. Miss Lille O'Connor sang the Irish ballad " Burney take me home again," in a pleasing manner, Miss Minnie Moore and Messrs Strachan and Cavan- agh assisted in the thorns. "Scotland and the Scotch" was the subject allotted to Rev. J. A. McLachlan, M. A., of Wroxeter. He thought the oountry suggestive of the physical, in• telleebual and moral greatness of the people and be was euro the climate and physical features 'had to do with their character. The devoted Sootohman etande on sacred ground and as they climb the Mille or pass the glens they cannot but recall the old Covenanters and their zeal in upholding the faith that was in them. The martial spirit is kindled as they see the historic battle fields and of Wallace and Bruce. Every place has something descriptive of its history. No oountry could have reached the position Scotland has in agriculture, commerce, &o., had not the inhabitants been both energetio and persevering. Her musicians, novelists, poets, historians and preachers have all echoed the praises of this "Land o! brown heath and shaggy wood." Al- though small in extent it tapes its stand at the head of the nationalities and de- servedly so. The humorous side of any oountry often illustrates the character- istics and while some vote the Scotch slow of Comprehension or even dull their witticisms would often do oredit to the genuine Irishman. The supposed dull. nese does not exhibit itself however at the bar, the counting house, the floor of parliament or the pulpit. Their cautious. nese is a noticeable trait nl Scottish character. Their language is an inter. eating study. The Lowland is from the Teutonic and is not a dialeot. Scotland is noted for the aotive interest taken in the cause of education and her sons and daughters have left their impress upon the whole world. Knox established patio - child schools. Her literature is worthy of the brightest intellects. The union with England helped Scotland but it was also a boon to England. The most en- terprising and daring travellers in the world were natives of Scotland as in- stanced in Mango Park, Livingstone and others. Wherever the true Sootohman is found he ie noted for his industry, in- tegrity and reverence for the Bible and the Sabbath. We see the influence of the Scotch emigrant lmpririted upon all nations and the fact is patent to all that Sootlaud is living and bound to matte her influence felt. The Scotch song "Scotland Yet" was well sung by A. straohan. Rev. J, Livingstone, of Listowel, was the last speaker. He had "Canada and the Canadians" for his subject. Al- though he did not occupy the half hour allotted him owing to the lateness of the evening he was in the humor to talk for nn hour on what he called bis favorite theme. Canadian air wee the first he over breathed and in this fair oountry he first became eegnaiuted with Itis parents, To all intents and purposes he was a Canadian vegetable. He was glad to know that the oountry was safe whether he made a good speech or not. The ideas of many Europeane are very vague as to thq greatness of this favored land, even from a territorial standpoint. They, don't grasp the idea of us having 8,5110 square miles of territory and that we could bury all England in one of our great lakes and yet have room'to spare. In tbie land we have our coal, timber, fish, gold, silver, copper, iron, oil, salt, natural gas, and agriculture! preclude that cannot be beaten iu the world. We can invite penple of every clime and every land and they can find shelter ten- der our "Maple tree." Our educational luetibutiotta are recognized the world over and although the first school, et Quebec in 1652, hal only two pupils—a negro and an Indian—our Colleges, High school and common wheeler are our boast to -day and are excelled by woe. Our andante and teachers are sought after by every nation, Uncle Sam. may make en attempt to starve us out by their Cltineso wall or force us into annexation but it eiw't be dons as 110 can neither crowd its Oat nor starve 918 ant. I feelpatriotio to. night and always so and I think wo have too much talk about annexation. In 1810 our Canadians welt forth to do honor to aur oountry, Again on the western boundary of oily Province Oen. Hull was alleged batt to Detroit. The leenians in 1866 were trounced and the rebellion in the Northwest was quelled and I'm sue we have the nettle when uocessary. The Dominiuu or feanneha, tva1od by the roar of the b'oad Atlantic and hushed to sleep by oatm Pacific, was the brigbtset gem in the British Drown and every tree Cana - diem should arty from his innermost heart "There's not a land however grand can win my heart from thee," A vote of thanks was given the sever. end gentlemen for their excellent ad. dresses and the ladies and gentlemen furnishing the music, on motion of Rev. 5, L, Kerr, seoonded by W. H. MoCraoken and supported by J. D. Ronald. Dr. Cavanagh sang two verses of "The Maple Leaf," the audience joining in the chorus. after which the gathering was dismissed by Rev. F. E. Nugent pro- nouncing the Benediction." Washington Letter. (From oar Regular oorrespoudsat.) Wesetememe, Oot. 11, 90. The Bepublioan Congressional oom. mitbees headquarters are busy these days. Photographs of the House taken in the filibustering days, when the Democratic side of the House was all but untenanted, have been reproduced iu big wood -cute circus posters and ornament bills as large as an ordinary window, the out being followed by quotations from printed in red and blue. Another big cut, Larger than a whole page of the average news- paper has been made, and this is really wonderful in Its. versatility. It represents the House chamber with the seats all filled and the galleries packed. In the backgronnd is the Speaker's desk with the Speaker, as is every one olee in the picture, listening with rapt attention. In the foreground, standing in one of the aisles, and with its right arm and hand extending in cermet gesticulation, is the figure of a man of noble beating, wear- ing a turn -down collar. This figure lis the gem of the picture. First it is sap - plied with a head bearing the strong, clean-shaven features of Representative MoKinley. Below the picture. in all the glory of red and blue ink, are printed seotions of Major McKinley's speeches. Thousands of posters are printed this way and sent out into the tariff loader's district and then presto the bearded tea. tures of Judge Cannon are put onto the gesticulating figura in the foreground of the picture, segments of the judges speeches are substituted for the mojor's, and another series of posters is printed for the judges constituents. Then another change is made, and it is Representative Dalzell who makes the speeoh that eleotrifies the House iu the wood cut and his red and blue words that illuminate the lower part of the poster for the instructions and edification of Pennsylvanians. Attd so on throughout the list of Republican congressmen who may want themselves immortalized in this accommodating wood -out. Even before Justice Samuel F. Miller is buried there is much speculation as to who will be nominated to fill the now vacant and heavily draped chair he but lately 000npied on the Supreme bench. First among the names mentioned in conneotion with this honorable and re. sponsible position is that of Attorney General Miller ; to him the majority of political gossips have awarded the place. He but narrowly escaped appointment when the prize was given Judge Brewer and this time. it is believed, be will oar. tainly have conferred upon him the au- thority to weer a flowing silk gown. Judge Greeham'e friends have not been slow to push the claims of tbeir idol, and many politicians who are not disposed to favor Gresham think it would be good policy to appoint him, for arch an aot would shelve a very promising obetruo- tion to the possibilities of nomination in 1892. It is believed, however, that Gree. ham'sohanoe for the vacancy, now un• der consideretion,is too small to attract any degree of attention. Another name has also been projected into the field, and if its proprietor will only allow it to re- main there Mr. Miller's show for becom- ing Justice Miller will be lessened several per cent. The latest arrival is Secretary Noble, and his friends are in earnest when they say he is a candidate. Personally Gen. Noble is as well liked by the Presi- dent as is Mr. Miller, and it is believed that the Missouri and kindred influence which will gather to the support of Noble will more than outweigh the advantages of personal association which are possess- ed by the Attorney General. Some very interesting oases will be heard at the October term of the Sup- reme Court. Besides the expected re- affirmation of the original package diois. ion, another matter of public interest 1s the electrocution case from New York, the point of unconstitutionality having been again tithed. A painful feature of the opening of the sesame was the ab• nonce of Justice Miller. During the pant four years only for a short time last spring has there been a full be;stt. When to the onerous duties of the otranit are superadded the other and stationary duties of the court it will be seen why there is inability to command a full atten- dunce of men wile have lived beyond the leverage of years in public service. Some- thing must be done to relieve the Sup. reme Court, and done speedily. There is neither wisdom nor humanity in the present system. The Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge is some- what handicapped In his campaign by the fact that he plagerieed the Hon. John I. Davenport's ingenious and dangerous views on Federal elections. The extra sossionista would have placed their party in a position that °child not have been defended. A 2•year-old child belonging to Jas. Craig, 1Vinrton, was badly bitten in the face by a dog belonging to Joltn Craig on Friday. 3M'. Gustiu. who ie at prevent shooting in the Seottislt highlands, hes gent some fine speuimons of heather to friends at St. 'Phomas. George hoose, of Copenhagen, in .neat Elgin, (Iseult a quantity of catholic acid to mistake for oough medicine the other tight, and le not expected to reoovor. A now bell hag boon planed in the tower of the new Trinity Chnreb, Wier. ion was brcurht in Cincinnati, 0., weigh. ing 408 pottndi, end is a fine -toned bell. C7aneedlt:en rase wee. A dwelling in Blenheim used es a poor house woe burned Sunday night, Contraote for the pew collegiate insti- tutein Toronto have been awarded. Many apple orchards' in Essex county aro blossoming the seoond time this year. Jas. Coudy and Levi Peer were in- jured by an explosion in a Guelph mill Monday. Charles Cumming, of North 0rillie, was killed by being thrown from his wagon Monday. The oonstltutionality of the Manitoba otiose legislation was taken up in the court at Winnipeg Monday. There are now five murderers under sentence of death iu Canada. All will be executed before Christmas. Jae. Day, of Putman, recently import- ed a dozen of Black Spanish eggs from Ireland, of which two were hatched out and the ohioks are doing_well. Among the communications received by Mrs. Birohall iA one from a fellow who declares his willingness to take Bir obeli's place at the hanging for the sum of $1,000. The Toronto Oiby Counoil Monday evening (Molded to redistribute the city into eight wards in place of thirteen, and to have 24 aldermen instead of 39 as at present. It is stated that the Grand Trunk rail- way has purchased the road recently con - deluged from Durand to Saginaw, and will bake possession of the new acquisi- tion Nov. 1st. While Charles Cummings, of North Orillia, was driving home from that town Mondsy his team took fright and ran away. He was thrown from his waggon and killed. D. A. Mathewson, of Blenheim, wto has been retailing milk and whisky from a churn labeled 'Jersey Milk" at all the Fairs in the west, was caught by a lic- ense inapeotor at Rodney and fined $61. John Harding, while engaged in the cedar blook work on Talbot street, Lon- don, on Monday forenoon, received a vio- lent kiok in the bead while stooping to re- move some blocks near the horses' feet. While assisting at a threshing bee in Dunwiob, on Tuesday, Angus McGugan, who was standing on a scaffold, slipped and fell between two boards, which caught him under his chin and held him suspended until he was rescued. John Baldwin, of Allendale, aged 20 on Saturday went to open a switch and got caught in a cattle guard. Ile threw his body clear of the track and the ap- proaching train ran over bis leg. Am- putation of the foot was neceseary. T. Sherhano, of Purple Valley, nine miles from Wiartan, died suddenly Fri- day. He was attending a political meet- ing in the hall, and was saying how welt he felt, when he was seen to gasp, and in two minutes bo was dead. He ',vas 45 years of age. On Monday morning tbo body of a man was found in the bay at Toronto, near the foot of Wog Market street. It is, on. identified, and las been in the water about two weeks. It is supposed to be that of Walter Monroe, caretaker of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, who lately went out in a small boat and was not seen afterwards. The samples of sugar bents grown during the present season in seotions of the Province from Ganenogne to Wind- sor show a much greater purity of sugar than that obtsind from laet year's ex- periments. There is reason to believe an average of 15 or even 16 per Dent. of sugar Dao be reached in many seotions of the Province. Charles Anson, William Porter, and James Howard, who were arrested on Sunday night an a charge of breaking into the St. James' hotel kitchen and stealing pies therefrom, appeared in the Toronto Police Court Monday morning, Howard, however, was the only one against whom there was any evidence, and lie was sent down for 10 days. Some time ago Collector of Taxes Cribbs left the township of Am'abal, Bruce County, in the lurch to the extent of some $2,000. The Counoil then brought an action against Cribbs' son, on the ground that the property had been made over to him with fraudulent intent. But the Council failed to make out its ease and the township has been saddled with the expense of the suit. Monday evening of last week William Rich and his 17 -year-old daughter start- ed from Folsom, Dakota, to their ranch, the girl driving a team ahead while the father followed with another. They were overtaken by a blizzard when half way home. The father reached home in safety, but the daughter was found Fri• day ten miles from her home, frozen to death. She bad unhitched the horses and turned them loose before she became exhausted. Ald. McLeod, oR Vanoonver, is jubilant. For some 17 years be wore a splendid diamond ring. Six years ago, while on hie farm in Prince Edward Ieland, he lost hie gem in the horse stable. Last seethe it was discovered by his brothet whiled ploughing in a field, where it had evidently been carried in the manure. On the night of the 11th it was handed to the worthy alderman by R. A. Ander/. son, to whom was entrusted the duty 01 oonveying the ring hence to iia owner, who had long gime given up all hope or ever seeing it again. There are very few of the many who carry watches who ever think of their delicate mechanism or of the extraordis. my and unceasing labor they perform. There are malty who think awatcit ought to ran and keep good time for years with- out a particle of oil, who would not think of limning a common piece of machinery a single day without oiling, the whole of which do butt a emotion of the servioe. For example, the mein wheel makes 4 revolutions in 24 houre, or 1460in a year, the second, or centre wheel, 0.1 revolutions every 24 home, or 8760 in a year; the third wheal 192 in 24 hours, or 70,080 in a year ; the fourth, which conies the second hand, 1,540 in 2.4 hours, or 625,. 600 in a year ilio fifth, or esoapo whool, 10,064 in 24 hours 09 5,526,000 in a year svhilet the beater or vibt'atiols of the bal- 8110c wheel in 24 hears are 452,000, or 157,680,000 in a year.