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BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1912 W. H. KRRR, .Propyia1or
New Advertisement's
Local—T. McGregor,
Fall millinery—M. E. Ross.
Arretian Belo—Geo. Kirkby.
CorningB—Prof. Doronwond.
Splendid;Bnomeos—E, Inman,
Nor nate—Robt, Henderson.
For sato—Robt, R, Houston,
Position wonted—Mies-Epsom.
Ponition des'red—Mie$ Tromabi•
Auction sole—Samuel Jordon 83 Son.
3i t,rict Reim
Leadbury
Mise Minnie Dundee hasretained
to Toronto after visiting her parents
fora few weeks.
Wm. Stewart made a visit to Ful-
lerton township last Saturday to see
his mother and other friends.
The Woolerman Construction 00.,
have two dredges at .work on the
Buchanan drain and expect to get the
larger part completed this Fall.
Misses Mary and Alberta Stafford
are at home on a visit from Cleveland,
New York State. Itis some 4 years
since they left to make their home
with an uncle.
Jas. Siinpson, North boundary,
had the misfortune to have his collar
bone brokenby falling from the wag-
on a short time ago but is making
good progress towards recovery.
Belgrave
David Sproat is back from an en-
joyable trip to the West.
Miller Procter ilae sold hie fine farm
to his neighbor A. Procter and will
probably purchase a 200 acre property
some place. We hope it will be near-
by.
The chopping mill here has as a new
proprietor George Jordan, recently of
6th line, Morris. He shonlrl do well
as he is quite an expert at machinery.
We wish him success.
Last Sabbath Rev. Mr. Ross, of
Goderich, preached asniversary ser-
mons in the Presbyterian church here
that will leave their impress. The
morning text was "The lily work was
on the top of the pillars" and the
evening subject was a call to the
young people, especially to the young
men to enter the ministry, The
choir, under the capable. management
of Mrs, D. Geddes, diel splendidly.
They wove assisted by Mr. Stalker, of
Wingham, who also sang solos in
good voice. '
Blue ate
The Misses Ritchie, of Wroxeter,
visited Mrs. Win. Maxwell this week.
Mrs. Mason moved to Toronto this
week. She will reside with her
daughter.
Children's day was observed in
Knox church last Sabbath. Rev. W.
J. West, M. A., delivered a splendid
address to the children and parents
and the Praise service was all that
could be desired.
The sacrament of the Lord's Supper
will be observed in Knox church next
Sabbath. Rev. R. MoEachern, of
Whitechurch, will condnnt prepara-
tory service oil Friday at 10.30 e. in.
and at Badies at 2.30 p. m.
Seaforth
Miss Mazie Horan has joined the
office staff of Stewart Bros.
Dolman McMillan, of Victoria
Square is seriously ill with pneumonia.
Alex. A. Watt, of the Mill road,
will sell his farm by auction on Oct.
18 and move into town.
Mrs. W. W. Meredithhas returned
and has accepteda position on the of-
fice staff of the Seaforth News.
.A. young man from Exeter was fin-
ed $5 and costs, in all $11 for reckless
driving of his automobile one night'
recently.
R. F. Cresswell has returned from
a trip to British Columbia. He stop-
ped over at Oelgary on his way back
to witness the "stampede."
George Jackson, of the firm of
Jackson & Connolly railway contrac-
tors, is visiting his father, G. E. Jack-
son, postmaster Egmondville.
Mrs. W. Westcott has returned
from a month's visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Will. Twamley at Manitou,
Man., and her son Alvah, at Halkirk,
Alta.
The 'following teachtits from Sea -
forth are attending the Normal school
at Stretford :— Misses Annie Bell,
Mary Curtin, Ella Chesney, Jenevive
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For 2 Days
Monday & Tuesday
Oct. 14 & 15
with a large and var-
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and New York Or•ea-
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Ladies with thin hair
will beinterested in
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very dainty and attractive. We in-
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Dorenwend's Sanitary Patent Toupees
for Men who are Bald, are so constructed that only the wearer
will know that it is not their'
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Jones, Ethel KerrEva Love, Joseie
Scott, Grace Weir and Margaret
Williams.
Mia. (Rev,) Nell Shaw has decided
to remove to Ridgetowu and will
have a sale of part of her household
effects shortly, Her sisters, Mrs.
James Marcus, of St. Catharines and
lilts. Taylor, of Ridgelown, are here
helping her pack up.
The foundation of the new Carnegie
library has been completed and the
brick for the building is on the
ground, With good weather the
large staff of men on the job will have
the roof on before Winter sets in, so
that the interior may be finished dur-
ing the Winter.
Walton
George Ferguson, of Toronto, was
home for a short visit.
Dont forget the 3. 3. Pollard big
auction sale 'Thursday of next week
at 1 m.
J. W. and Mrs. 141oerison have gone
to Montreal where the former holds a
post with the 0. P. R.
Last Sabbath Mrs. W. Neal attend-
ed the 54th anniversary of Brussels
Methodist Sabbath School. She was
a teacher in it over 80 year's ago and
was presented with a souvenir folder
last Sunday as a reminder of those
days.
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Cranbrook
Last Sabbath afternoon F. Raddatz
conducted service in the Methodist
church here. The pastor will be on
hand next Sunday.
SCHooL REPORT. Following are
the results of weekly examinations
held in the month of September in
the Junior Room. Sr. II.—Total 400.
A. Sperling 321, L. Steles 290, A.
Steles 280, *M. Speiran 270, *W.
Knight 255, A. McQuarrie 221, *W.
Sinclair 147. *J. Nichol 88. Jr. II.—
Total 400. G. Alderson 344, H. Pen-
nington 278, *P. Schnuck 159. Pt. II.
—Total 400. E. Dark 874, L. Kreuter
338, P. Alderson 822, 0. Cameron 319,
E. Speiran 807, F. Smalldon 271, M.
Grasby 260,-M. Baker 202, *A. Knight
169, *L. Berfelz 142. Primary based
on daily work. Excellent G. Lind-
say, M. Locking, R. Noble. Good—
A. McDonald, M. Baker, E. Penning-
ton, L. Fischer. Average attendance
for the month 25. Senior Room.
Examinations were given to only Sr.
IV and V class :—V.—Total 200 M.
Oameren 178. Sr. IV.—Total 300 M.
Grassy251,
Grasby M. Peri•ie 230. E. Sper-
ling
g217,
lin M Alderson 193,
Id. Baker
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orsahtz 58,
183 S Speiran 76,0. G
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A Hunter 34. Those marked
missed one or more examinations.
Average attendance for the month
28. 0. R. TVRVIaY, PRINCIPAL,
F. RousroN, Assist,
Jamestown
D. and Mrs.McDonald and Miss
Dutielda Snndayed at John McEwen's.
Miss Berva Bryans, daughter of A.
and Mrs. Bryans, has gone to Toronto
where she
is teachin on what is
known as the occasional staff, which
is introductory to a permanent posi-
tion. We wish her a successful time
while regretting her removal from
this locality.
An old highly esteemed former
resident of this locality was here this
week in the person of R. H. Cott,
grocer, of Goderich. Old Father
Time is dealing very kindly with him
as the years go by. Mr. Outt is a
brother to J. Otitt and Mrs. T. Mc-
Ewen, of Jamestown.
The Women's Institute held their
regular monthly meeting at the home,
of Mrs. A. Bryans last Thursday
afternoon, September 26th. Mrs.
John McEwen and Mrs. Geo. Eck -
ruler gave excellent papers on "Moth-
ers Sabbath afternoon with the child-
ren. Miss Bessie Moses kindly con-
sented to give a talk 011 the Summer
School which was held at Geneva
Park. It was very interesting and
was much enjoyed by all. 'Next meet-
ing will beheldon. October 81st in
Victoria Hall.
Wroxeter
Fred. Davey was a, .visitor in Shel-
burne recently.
Miss L. Aitchison left for her home
in Tara this week.
Miss Howe is visiting friends in
Brussels at present.
Miss Hull, of Lucknow, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with friends here.
Miss Orr, of Toronto, is the guest of,
her sister, Mrs. G. P. Jackson.
Miss Hazel and Laurie VanVelsor
visited friends in Iiarriston last week.
Mrs. H. Brawn has returned from
a short visit with relatives at Ayton,'
James and Mrs. Fox, of Brussels,
spent Thursday last with friends in
the village.
Harvest Hoare services will be
held in the Episcopal church next
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Faulkner and children, who
have been theuests of Mrs. S.
Rasmussen for the past sixweeks,
left for their home in New York on
SaSturdunni aym.
DIc . t.— Wm, Weir, of
I3owick,clied very suddenly Tuesday
afternoon at his home. Deceased
had been in the village in the morn-
ing and was apparently in the best
of health but was found by his son
Waldo, at 2 p. in. on the verandah
the vital spark having fled,
MATRIMONIAL.—A pretty but quiet
wedciitig wits: solemnized at the resi-
dence of Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Mc-
Pherson, Oannington, Ont., on Wed-
nesday afternoon, September 25,
when their younger daughter, Euph-
emia Crawford, was married to Rev.
T. Millard Wesley, 13. A., sninister of
i pun chWroxeter,
the Presbyterian e ,
Ont., and third sen of Joseph and
Mrs. Wesley Newmarket, Ont. The
father of the bride conducted the
ceremony. The bride, who wore
white embroidered net over white
silk, and carried a boquet of white
Foxes, was attended by ,Miss Lovina
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Laurier at
Mt, Forest
Monday n a text Oct T
Special TNome,p I rain Service
Nest Monday two large gather-
ings will be held at Mount Forest,
opening at 2.80 and 7.80 p. m.,
when Sir Wilfrid Laurier and
other leading men will speak.
By taking the 11.25 train at
Brussels Mt. Forest will be reach-
ed before 2 p, m. Going on the
2.55 p. ni. express connection will
be made at Palmerston with the
Guelph Special for Mt. Forest, ar-
riving in ample time for evening
gathering.
Special train will leave 14It. For-
est at 11.15 after meeting on the
hoine tiip running through to
Kincardine. Return single fare
only $1.16. This is your chance,
"les"VV7nsr7n7sir7
Meldrum of Toronto, in pale blue silk,
The gtoom was attended by his
brother, Dr. R. W. Wesley, Toronto.
,The house was prettily decorated with
ferns, asters and sweet peas. Mr. and
Mrs. Wesley left for a trip to the
United States, the bride travelling in
a navy suit and black :rat, with white
wing.
A splendid time was reported on
Monday evening at the Tea -meeting
following the anniversary and re-
opening services held in the Metho-
dist church on Sunclay. The music
rendered by Miss Edgar and Mr. Mc-
Kee, of Harristorr, J. H. Harding and
Miss Kate Hazelwood was much ap-
preciated also the reading by Rev.
Mr. Haylock, of Teeswater, and ad-
dress by Rev. A. L. Russell.
Morris
Mrs. Wm. Michie is visiting her*
daughter at Georgetown.
Brussels Fair Thursday and Friday
of this week. Don't miss it.
Mrs. Meyers and Mrs. Buck, of
Detroit,visiting
are Mrs. Frank
Garniss,2nd line.
Teamhave been busy this week
filling in the approaches to the new
Clegg iron bridge.
Blyth Fair Tuesday and Wednes-
day of this week was the drawing
card to a number of Morrisites.
Henry Bone, 3rd line, is home from
the West where he spent several'
months, following a
horse
importing
g
trip to the Old Land.
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the draft class at Wingham Fall
Fair last Friday James Speir cap-
tured the red ticket for a fine foal.
He also took 8rd for the brood mare.
Mrs. JIM. Clegg and Mrs. W. H.
Ferguson, of Morris, and Miss Eliza-
beth Irvin, of China, attended the
induction services at Blyth Presby-
terian church Thursday of lege week,
•Anew stable is being built on the
farm of George Kirkby, Oth line, to
take the place of the one destroyed
by fire. The barn will be rebuilt next
Spring. Mr. Kirkby will hold an
AmbientSale on the 15th inst of live
stock, etc., rendered necessary by the
loss of his bank barn by lightning.
List may be read elsewhere in this
issue.
Senoon REPORT.—Following is the
i r•
report of S. S. No. 8, Morris is f rnr
September. • * denotes absence. Sr.
IV. -Exam. in Arith.. Spell., Liter.,
and Geog. Total 400 Pass 240. 0.
Johnston 303, L. Turvey 263, J. Bos-
man 246, *G. Agar 202, *M. Thynne.
Jr. IV.—Arith., Spell., Liter., Geog.
Total 400 Pass 240. L. Brewer 255,
*J McMichael 77. Jr. III.—Arith.,
Spell., Liter:, Geog. Total 450 Pass
225, S. McMichel 888, G. Brewer 293,
*F„ Sellers 248, *0. Souch 220, *L.
Turvey 208., Sr. IL—Arith., Spell.,
Liter., Geog.'' Total 500 Pass 250.
E. Warwick 464, C. Sonch 367, 0.
Mustard 358, C. Bosman 271. Jr. II.—
Arith., Spell., Liter., Geog. Total
500 Pass 250. E. Garniss 418, G. Fell
352, F. Garniss 338, H. Garniss 166.
Pt. 1I.—Daily Wovic. Total 250 Pass
125. D. Forbes 202, 11.'1vlcMirhel 147,
A. Gallagher' 141, *1, Gallagher 57.
Pt. I Jr.—F. Brewer 07, M. War-
wick 24. Primer= Excellent— B.
Souclr.—Good•--S„ Garniss, W. Sellers.
No. on roll 88. Average attendance
for Sept. 27. I. B Flung, Teacher.
Ethel
Council meeting here next Monday.
Brussels Fair is the attraction this
week.
Miss Agnes Walker, of Toronto.
and Mrs. D. Sangster, of Molesworth,
were visitors at J. K. Browp's this
week.
J. H. Storey, who has farmed in
this locality for the past 10 years,
moved to McKillop township this
sveek where he will follow the same
calling. The people of this locality
wish himself and family the beat of
success.
A. D. and Mrs. Lamont and laugh-
ter, of Olds., Alta., who were here on
a visit with relatives and friends, have
retuned to the West. Miss Lizzie
Lamont, sister to the former, accoln-
pariied them on a holiday visit for a
few months recruiting her health,
Last Tuesday evening the W F. M.
S. of the Presbyterian church held
their anneal Thank.Offerin Rev.
D. B. McRae, pastor, presided and
there was a gond audience. Rev.
Mr. Urquhart, of ,Listowel, gave a
splendid appropriate address. Miss
Spence sang a solo' and the choir also
rendered selections. Offering ani-
ounted to $28.00. Society has been
in existence for 27 years,
Next Sabbath evening the pastor
will preach in the Methodist church
on "Thy Kingdom Oome," being one
of a series on the Lord's Prayer.
Miss Isla Cole hae returned home
atter spending the Suintrier with her
aunt, Mrs, Tla for, Grimsby s Beach.
y atOrr
Mrs. Cole met them at Toronto and
the three made a very enjoyable trip
down to Montreal, spent some time
sightseeing in the city and returned
through the 1000 Islands and Bay of
Quince to Toronto, After spending a
few days visiting in Toronto Mrs,
Oole, accompanied by Mrs. Taylor
returned home. Miss Cole remained
to visit a few days with their old
neighbor, Quintin McBlain, whom she
found well and doing well.
MATRIMONIAL.— R. Howard Mc-
Allister, of New Westminster, B. C.,
formerly of Ethel, was united in
marriage to Miss Lulu White, of
Montreal, on Tuesday, 17th ult. The
same day 31iss Mina McAllister,
daughter of Robert McAllister, of.
New Westminster, became the bride
of John B. Gray, a prominent busi-
ness man of the same city. Mr. and
Mrs. McAllister will make their home
in Vancouver, B. C., where Mac is in
business. The many old friends of
our former residents will join very
heartily in congratulations for long,
happy and prosperous lives in thenew
relationships.
Henfryn
A bright little son arrived at the
home of Martin Thornton. The proud
papa is wearing an extra smile these
days,
John McDonald, merchant, of Ethel,
and Mrs. Robb.. Duckett, 6th line,
Grey, commenced taking stock at
Robt. Cunningham's store Tuesday of
this week. J. Jackson took over the
store on Wednesday. We wish him
success. We cannot say just yet
where Mr. Cunningham will locate.
54th Sabbath School
Anniversary.
Most Successful Services.
Last Sabbath was anniversary day
in connection with Brussels Methodist
Sabbath School and was one of unusu-
al interest and delight. The day was
fine, the church beautifully decorated
with flowers and plants
and large and
attentive audiences were present.
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The morning service opened at 11
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o'clock Rev S J Allin, of Clinton, a
former highly esteemed pastor, occu-
pying the pulpit. His sermon was a
direct message to parents and guardi-
ans from the text, "Train up a child
in the way he should go." The rela-
tionship of the child to the church
and to Divine things was clearly point-
ed t and the religious instruction
a li g
that must be given for life's equip -
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH, •
BRUSSELS.
men t impressed. Character was desig-
nated as the all-important necessity
and the making of a life the ultimate
success of the right kind of training.
The speaker showed that the real val-
ue lay in the spiritual. Sermon befit-
ted the occasion and should bear fruit,
Rev. Jas. Harris, of Guelph, who
spent three years as pastor of Brussels
Methodist church,1879.1882 and who
came specially fr the anniversary,
offered pthe opening prayer. M
Harris is in his 83rd year, but quite
hearty. One of the Scripture lessons
was nicely recited by Lillian Oonly.
In addition to a fine anthem by the
choir Miss Jennie Rands, of Gorrie,
sang in good voice, "There is Someone
who cares," and. Leslie Kerr, of
Clinton, gave the solo, "Trust in the
Lord," during the offertory.
There was an open session of the
school in the afternoon at which the
following well sustained program was
presented in the resence of 860 eople
W. H. Kerr, the Superintendent, pre-
siding and the pupils oocupyitig the
centre pews of the church, seated in
classes :—Opening chorus by School
and Orchestra ; Lord's Prayer in con-
cert; words of welcome by Superin-
tendent; duet, "Move Love to Thee,"
Mrs. W. H. and Gerry Willis, of
Wingham ;address by Rev. Mr. Flar-
ris,"Pilgrim's Progress," recitation
by Eldred Miller' chorus byPrimary
classes ; calling roll of classs, Oradle
Roll and Home Department; duet,
Misses Fernie end Mayfrid Aplin,
Clinton ; "A peep into the S. S. of 60
years ago" by B. Gerry, the first
Superintendent ; Male chorus, "Song
of the New Crusade" ; ".Our translated
friends since last anniversary and solo
and chorus "When the Roll is called
up yonder," lead by 13'. H. Gilroy ; ad
dress by Rev. Mr. Allis on "Habits"
Presentation of souvenir folders to old
teachers and pnpile, B. and Mrs.
Gerry, Mrs. R. ,1lingston, Mrs. Mars-
den Smith, Mrs. W. Neal, (Walton)
and Mrs, W, Rands, being the half
dozen present. Revds. Mossre. Barris
and Allin were also included ; chorus
by School ; "Echoes from former Old'
Boys and (Stele" made known the feet
that replies had been received from
about 1,00 former pastors, teachers and
pupils of the school to whom invifs-
tione had been sent and nearly9,
$10 ,00
isccmn an iii •tlhelet r' r o
t p letters for the con-
tribution of the day, Mr. Gilroy read
it few of the "love letters" and gave
the namos of the other writers owing
to shortage of time. Miss Bertha
Sharpe, of Toronto, sang the closing
solo and Rev. Mr. Harris pronounced
the Benediction. The offering totalled
$15.66,
There was no abatement of interest
in connection with the evening ser-
vice. The choir opened with the an-
them "More Love to Thee." May'
Skelton recited one of the Scripture
lessons and choice solos were well
rendered by Gerry Willis, who sang,
"Son of my Soul" ; Miss Allin render -
big "0 I Happy Day" and Mrs. Willis
contributed a new selection of the
familiar hymn "Abide with me."
Seldom has a day's musical program
been as appropriately filled with num-
bers so proficiently presented. Rev.
Mr. Allin's theme was "Sowing and
Reaping." His discourse was full of
good cheer to the workers, He show-
ed the importance of the Gospel's
preventive measures in keeping peo-
ple from going astray; impressed the
value of consistent conduct and in his
peroration urged all to loyalty toward
God and every department of the
church work. Mr. Allis .spoke must
effectively and his earnest message
found favor with the people. "Sow
in the morn thy seed" was the closing
hymn after which Rev. Mr. Harris
dismissed the congregation,
ANNIVERSARY NOTES
Among the "Old Boys and Girls"
who were present and whom we were
delighted to greet were :—Rev. Jas.
Harris, Mrs. McKenzie and Miss
Violet, Guelph ; Miss Florence Mc-
Kenzie, Milverton ; Miss Mary Howe,
Wroxeter ; Mise Bertha Sharpe and
Miss Clara Lowry, Toronto ; Joseph
Killough, Dungannon ; Mise Jennie
Rands, Gorrie ; lvliss Pearl Dark,
Fordwich ; Mrs. W. Neal, Walton ;
Miss Gertie and Thos. Bielby ; Ray
and Mrs. Fear, Mrs. Willis and sons,
Wingham ; Misses and Master Shur-
wyn Aplin, and J. Leslie and Mrs.
Kerr, Clinton.
Mr. Gerry was the first Superintend-
ent and continued in office 19 years
he has taught almost continuously in
the School and is now Hon. Superin-
tendent and President of the New
Era Bible Class. He was succeeded
by Dr. Watson, now of Brantford,
who presided 3 years ago ; Dr. Ball
of Toronto, declined re-election at the
close of a year ; F. B. Gilroy rendered
good service for two terms and W. H.
Kerr is closing his 29th year.
original churchand orig school
home was9by
destroyed fire some
years
after the present comfortable
edifice was completed in 1876.
Brussels Methodist Sabbath School
has occupied a high plane in Mission-
ary contributions and from its ranks
7 have gone into the ministry and one
into Y. M. 0. A. work, while scores
have found posts of usefulness as
and teachers
Superintendents as i
Mother
schools. The first Sabbath of each
month is Missionary Day.
Sunday School Orchestra has been
conducted by H. L. Jackson since its
organization 20 years ago.
The motto of the School this year is
"Double up."
Few Schools can sing better than
Mussels Methodist pupils.
The School is 64 years old and is
proud of the "Old Boys and Girls"
who have gone out from it and equal-
ly grateful for the band of earnest
workers who are busy in it now.
Rev. Mr. Harris was the guest of
Mrs. (Rev.) Paul at Victoria cottage
and Rev. Allin and children were
welcomed at "Riverside villa,
Many compliments were paid the
Floral Committee over their fine
work.
The many happy reunions of the
day was a very delightful part of the
anniversary. Retrospection was in
order.
Some of the letters from the "Old
Boys and Girls" will be read next Sab-
bath which will be monthly Mission-
ary Day in the Sunday School,
Revds. Messrs. Allis and Harris re-
ceived
eceived many a warm hand clasp of
welcome.
S. S. and Epworth league
Convention.
The anneal Convention of the Sab-
bath Schools and Epworth Leagues of
the Goderich District of the Methodist
Church was held in the Seaforth
Methodist church on Tuesday and
Wednesday, September 23rd and 24th.
Convention opened at 2 o'clock on
Tuesday afternoon, with devotional
exercises and Bible reading from Matt,
18th chapter, by Rev. Geo. Jewitt, of
Blyth.
Business committee was appointed
to attend to any business pertaining
to the Convention.
A telegram of Greetings and best
wishes for a successful Convention
was read from Rev. Dr, Stephenson,
of TAresolution as
passed
that this Oonventionsend greetings
to the W, C. T. 11. Convention which
was then in session at Blyth. '
Rev. George Jewitt, of Blyth, gave
an address on "Essentials for a snc-
cessful Sunday School." Mr. Jewitt
spoke of the manythat were essential
to -da that werot cosidered soa
few yeses ago. Rev. R. A. Miller, of
Auburn, District Sabbath School
Secretary, read a report from all the
Sabbath Schools of the District. A
most Interesting discussion followed
this reporb.
At 6 o'clock the delegates sat down
to sipper provided by the Seaforth
friends in the basement of the church.
After althea enjoyed to the full this
meal; Rev. J. A. Osterhout, tho Presi-
dent, called on those present who had
at any time attended Alma College
Steamer School to tell their iiiP res-
i
sit us of the Schncpl. ' E ch who ro-
c
sponded spoke very highly of the bene -
lits received from the Sutmtmt School
and urged ail who possibly eonid to at,
triad next year,
,livening session opened at 7,46 with
a Song 'service led by Rev. A. W.
Brown, of Beurniller, Rev, A. Brown.
of Goderich presiding. F. S, Sauvage.
of Seaforth, very warmly welcomed
the delegates to Seaforth. A. M. Rob-
ertson, of Goderich, made a fitting re-
ply. Walter Willis, of Seaforth, sang
a solo and the choir rendered an an-
thers. Convention is deeply indebted
to choir, who so cheerfully and ably
gave their service in song and to Miss
Iva. Dodds, the organist, who gave
such valuable seivice through all the
sessions of the Convention. This
session was closed by Rev. J. H. Oster'.
holm demonstrating the use of the
lantern in Sunday School and Ep-
worth League work.
Wednesday opened with an early
morning prayer .meeting_ The first
session of the Oonvention opened
with devotional exercises and Bible
reading by Rev. Dr. Medd, of Gode-
rich. Reports were read from the
District League Secretary, District
League Treasurer and the District
Missionary Vice -President. A discus-
sion on these reports followed. Miss
L. Oarr, of Blyth, District Vice -Presi-
dent, gave a demonstration of a
Christian Endeavor - meeting. This
consisted of song, prayer, and a very
interesting talk on "Consecration" by.
Rev. Mr. Aplin, of Ontario Street
church, Clinton. Mrs. (Rey.) Oeter-
hout, of Londesboro',ave a splendid League work.
Mrs. Ostethoub has had experience in
Junior League work and spoke of its
great importance to the up -building of
the church and the nation.
At Wednesday afternoon's session
the photographer was present and be-
fore the Convention opened took
several pictures of the church, which
was very beautifully decorated, and
the delegates. Rev. R. 3. McCormick,
B. A., of Holmesville, conducted de-
votional exercises and Bible reading.
Dr. Wallace Crawford, of China, was
present. He had beautiful embroidery
and work of the Chinese and also curi-
os from China. These interested those
present very much, as did Dr. Craw-
ford's talk. The Convention was very
fortunate in securing 90' interesting a
speaker.
Rev. J. F. Knight, lit. A., of Char-
ing Cross, conducted a Round Table
Conference on the Citizenship Depart-
ment. This was not only interesting
but very profitable to
those present.
Miss TM B. E raft of Auburn emon
r d
,
etrated a Literary meeting. . Those
taking part were MisaL vee of Clin-
ton,
who rendered a piano solo ; Mies
Alice Bell, of Londesboro, gave a pap-
er on "Music and its Influence" ; Miss
Allin, of 'Clinton, sang a solo ; Mr.
Naylor, of Seaforth, gave a paper on
"Reading and what to read," and Miss
L. Carr, of Blyth, sang a solo.
The dosingsession closed with a
song service, the President, Rev. J.
H. Osterhout, in the chair. Business
Oonimittee gave the following report
—(1) That as Sabbath School workers
itis our business to devise the best
means to cherish and to unfold the
Divine seed of immortality that is Un-
planted in every human heart. That
the Sabbath School must continue to
exist more and more for definite,
religious instruction, We would rec-
ommend that' emphasis be laid. upon
the necessity of organizing Teacher
Training classes in every Sunday
School if possible, (2) That whereas
the Sunday School has a distinct obli-
gation
in view of the church's present
duty to the non-Ohristian world, the
Sunday School being an integral part
ofthe anda separate and
church not sep r
distinct organization, that we recom-
mend the adoption -of the following
g
missionary policy for every Sunday
School :-1st, Education ; 2nd, Pray-
er ;e3rd, Gifts ; 4th, A sincere effort to
secure missionary recruits ; (3) That
we rejoice over noble aims and ac- ,•f: ,
complishments of Epworth Leagues in
the ast year and in the splendid
d
achievements of our representative,
Rev. G. G. Harris, in the foreign field
and in the privilege that is ours of ,
taking a part in this great work. We
world therefore recommend that the
Epworth Leagues of this District show
their appreciation in a large increase
iu theirivings to the Forward Move-
ment. That we express our hearty
y
appreciation to the following;The
choir and organist. of the churc; the
decorating Committee who have tak-
en so much pains in decorating this
beautiful building forjoy and tom
fort ; the Trustee Board • the • congre-
gation, who have said by word and
action, "Our homes are your homes.;' ;
the Adult' Bible Class and ladies, who
provided the rich repast for vs lases
evening and that the pastor, Rferelar,
Barker, convey these expressions of
appreciation to his congregation next
Sabbath.
Rev. J. H. Ostoihout then introduc-
ed the District officers for the follow-
ing "year. They are as follows :—
lion. President, Rev. J. E. Ford, Olin -
ton ; President, Rev. A, W. Barker,
Seaforth ;'1st Vice -President, Miss L.
Carr, Blyth ; 2nd, Vice, Miss D. A.
Holmes, Hnimesville ; 3rd Vico, Mies
M. B. I2rratt, Auburn ; 4th Vice. 0.'
M. Robertson, Goderich ; 6th Vice,
Miss D. C. Oantelon, Clinton ; Secre-
tary, John Button, Seaforth ; Teeasur-
er, Miss M. Lyon, Londesboro ; Diss
toot representative to Conference,
Rev.' R. J. Me0ormick, Holmesvilie •
District S. S. Secretary, Rev. R.
A. Miller, Auburn ; Secretary. Tem-
perance
estiperance and Moral Reform, Rev. A.
W. Barker, Seaforth,
'President Barkers in replying to his
introduction said the mottoes for the
coining year for the 17 worth League
.
and abbath School should be
"Others" and "All at It." Dr. Wallace
Crawford and Rev, J. F. Kulgbt both
gave very interesting addresses and
the aloft choice music. This brow hb
to a close a very-seccoseful and help
fol Convention,