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Sunday Schoal Conve atton,
The fifteenth alttruel Union S. S.
Convention of the Nile and Dungannon
Circuits of the Methodist church was
held iu the church at the Nile on Jan.
31st, 1841.4.
The large attenduice at each session,
tho close and eeLluest attaation to the
.addressee, the careful i Liner in. which
the subjeeets were prepared and the
heartiness with which the different
subjects were diseeuasoel g:we evidence
that interest in Sabbath School Work
is not diminishing.
Three seseions wore hold ; in the
morning the church waa alluo4t filled ;
in the afternoon it was crowded, but
in the evening it was packed. Appro-
driate music was supplied at intervals
uring eacir'session% Each session Was
opened by singing and pray et and
closed with the benediction. Mr. W.
Bailie, - supceeintendont of Nile S. • S.
presided in the morning, Rev. D.
Rogers, of Dungannon, in the after-
noon and Rev. W. H. Moss in the
eyening.
The foilowing is a short report of
the principal part of tete, d;ty's proceed-
ings ;
MORNING SESSION'.
Encouraging reports of the Crewe,
Nile and Dungannon Sabbath Schools
we1,i
itNl, N.)Yitn a 1r1•
eteeniest.
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r
Of names on the roll and a good
average Attendance of taachers, uilicves
and scholars.
After these reports the subject "Tile
Best Kind of Literature for the S. S."
was taken up. A paper was read by
A. P. Sheppard dealtug with this points
that Literature should possess to be
suitable for the S. School. It should
be instructive in an intellecetual, a moral
and a spiritual sensee.
.A. lively discussion followed con-
demning soiree works which are strong-
ly recommended by some authorities
for use in S. Schools. It was mention-
ed that books published by the Relig-
ious'.tract Society were generally to be
depended on. Several answers were
given to the question `Is it necessary to
have a Library iu the S. School.' It is
not absolutely necessary but would be
a great help. If the parents supplied
suitable litoratur • For the child at home
and the S. S. sup; hint suitable papers
at the school a hbrery would not be
needed. Suitable books in a Sabbath
School lite ery'would be an advantage to
many, particularly to those who are un-
able to procure such works for them-
selves.
"The true purpose of S. S. work" was
the subject introduced by !1r. C.
Girvin. One purpose is : Tu teach the
•value of the child to the child, to the
teacher and to the parent. Many
people set too low an estimate on the
worth of the child. It is worth mulch
to the child to know its worth as
taught in the Scriptures.
Another aim is to keep the children
continually in touch with Christ. And
a third to educate the children and
have thein brought to such a know-
ledge of religion that they will becoriie
the servants of the Lord.
A discussion followed.
The truepurpose of S. S. work is to
study the Bible .well at home and be
able to sow the good seed in the minds
of the children in the school.
The true aiim of 8, S. work is to draw
the attention and affection of the chit -
(leen from things temporal to things
spiritual.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The snbject "The relation that
should exist between the teacher and
his class" was introduced by Mr. W.
Bailie.
It should be a relation of .mutual love
so that the teacher and scholars would
respect each other. To rareonlplish
this the teacher should know the
surroundings of the children both at
home and abroad that he may be able
more fully to sympathize with and
love theist. Teachers must study the
character of each child. Teachers
should recognize their scholars when-
ever and wherever they see them,'
Teachers should be natural. aal. Teachers
should be the teachers from Monday
morning till Sunday night.
Letters of kindness might be written
to the scholars by the teachers who have
not the opportunity of visiting thein.
The teacher should. invite his class to
visit hint in his home.
[emu:eq?ox:—The teacher should be
a kind of Bible Dictionary to his class.
The word relation implies that there
is a connection between the teacher
and his class as of brother and sister,
parent and child, &c.
"Encouragements and Rewards of
of S. S. Workers" was Mr. J. McLean's
subject. Ile referred to the discourge-
ment and encourgement of the prophet
Elijah, comparing there with those of
the S. S. teacher.
Faithfulness to duty bring success
and encouragement.
Sabbath School workers are much
encouraged by the attendance of the
parents and friends of the pupils, by
the regular, attendance, prompt atten-
tion and orderly conduct of the pupil.
They are also often encouraged by acts
and words of commendation and by
the study of the Bible.
Teachers taithful in their work will
receive their reward. The value of
that reward will be according to the
work done. Teachers will be reward-
ed by seeing their pupils converted.
The teachers will be greatly rewarded
if, at the end of life they can look back
over their lives and see that they have
been lives of usefulness. But the great-
est reward will be received when they
get to heaven (end herr the "Well
done" from the Minster. -All work done
for the Master will receive its reward.
In discussing this subject, it was re-
marked that the large attendance at
• this convention is an encouragement
and reward to the workers.
The teaching of an Intermediate
class was next on the programme.
This was done by Mrs. C. Girvin in
such an interesting manner as to hold
the attention of the class. The practi-
cal and spiritual teachings of the less-
on were noted and dwelt upon.
In the discussion that followed it
was remarked that the application of
practical and spiritual truths should
not be left till th'e close of the lesson
hut should be made use, of at suitable
opportunities during the teaching of
the lesson.
The subject "how can the S. S. help
the Mission cause" was introduced by
Mrs. S. J. Pentland of Dungannon.
1'}re life of Chir:;t was devoted to the
FOir 1 `th en , ge n evekt eoe a th1
gyclu," The spirit 'of tlrin,.lung Ears and
inthegminds of thee�chiildren. inculcated
reach theta that they have a part
to do in aiding the Mission cause. '
That the S. S. may, aid the Mission
cause, voluntaryofferings should be
solicited from the children. Afton th'b
S. S. papers have been read by the
scholars collect them and Bend them to
the Missionaries. Mission bands in
connection with the S. S. would not
ouly aid the Mission cause but would
also be beneficial to the school.
Mr. J. Hetherington introduced the
Subject "Why are we interested in S.
S. Work ?"
There can be no success in any work
unless we are interested in it. A
premium is put Upon the young be-
cause they are going to be the then and
women of the future. These are great
possibilities before those who are
young at the present time. The child-
ren of to -day are to be the preachers,
teachers, doctors and governors, &e.,oi
the future. Tho future of the country
depends un the youth of the land, drat
of tho church depends o11 the S. School.
We are interested in 5. S. work be-
cause through the children we :nay be
able to reach their parents and friends
and do them good ; because through
the S;hool we may aid the Mission
cause and because we are desirous of
witnessing the conversion aucl salva-
tion of :ell the. members of the school.
A. period Of twenty minutes was there
allotted to practical suggestions from
S. S. workers. This time was well
ocisupied byv
.iois speakers
after
which the children were addressed by
Miss H. 1Vllyard, who spoke from the
life of Joseph. Jacob loved Joseph
armee than itis other sons because Jos-
eph loved hint Most. As a token of his
love Jaeoh gave Joseph A coat of mtiny
colors. Christ, as ra token Of his love
for his children, gives them a robe of
righteousness. Miss Whyacd in aL very
interesting manner compared the life
and trials of Joseph with those of
Chriet, impressing the truths that "All
things work together for good to those
that love God" and that whatever good
spiritual gifts we wish to receive we
must ask for. For Joseph's suffering
and. ptaticnee during the former part of
his life he was amply rewarded after-
wards by beings raised to one of the
most exalted positions in the land of
Egypt.
Mr. John Dustow in addressing the
childrten on the lite of David, in a, very
interesting manner elicited from thorn
the story of the conflict between David
and the giant Goliath, and taught that
God often uses the little things of this
world to do his wink. Small offerings
may aid in promoting His cause:
We may overcome the giants of sin
by trusting in the power of Christ.
DIemtioa was made of the giants pride,
melfishness, anger, temptation and last,
though not, least the giant Satan who
regularly attends S. S and church to
secure his victims and drag there down
to eternal ruin. \Ve may overcome
these giants by trusting in God and
tieing the means at our disposal.
Mrs. Duff then spoke to the children
from the lives of Cain and Abel, warn-
ing them against jealousy, anger, false -
110011 and murder, teaching them the
necessity of a sacrifice for stream' lin-
pressing them with the necessity of
working in the preparation of the S. S.
lessons in order to know them so well
that they will notice if any mistakes
are Made by the teacher or other mem-
bers of the class.
EVENING SESSION.
In introducing the subject "The best
method of promoting temperance in
the S. School" Rev. D. Rogers, of Dun-
gannon, said :
"Prevention is better than cure. If
We would save the world from the in-
fluence of liquor we must save the
children. Soule time ago we were
trying to keep leen from drinking
liquor, now we are trying to keep
liquor from the inen.
"Temperance may be best prorhoted
in Sabbath School (1) by all its teachers
practicing abstinence, (2) by imparting
good temperance instructions, (3) by
encouraging all the children to take
and keep the temperance pledge, (4) by
the use of temperance literature in the
libraries find papers. Thus shall we
bring forward an array of temperance
men and women who will aid in bring-
ing in a better day when 'the fury
breath of the whiskey devil . will no
more scorch and' blast the lives 'and
happiness of our people."
"How the Home can aid .the S.
School" was the subject introduced by
Rev. W. H. Moss.
It is the opinion that in the right
order of things the parent should not
he assisting the teacher in his work hut
rather that the teacher should be aiding
the parent in the religious training of
the children.
Parents have a great deal to do with
the success or failure of the S. School.
They may aid the S. S. by being faith-
ful in the preparation of the child with
its lessons and being faithful in its
home religious .trainng.
By sending their children to the S.
School at the proper tirne and in the
proper way.
By taking part with the children in
the systenutttc study of the lesson.
By frequently attending the S.
School and taking part in its exercises.
By cultivating in the hearts of the
children a loving regard and esteem
for the teacher and a reverence for all
things sacred.
By liberally aiding the S. School
financially. But above all parents can
said the S. School by being good ex-
amples for the children to follow.
Rev. E. A. Fear, of Holmesville, gave
an address on "How can we lead the
school children into active member-
ship in the church."
This may be done to a certain extent
by the minister having something
especially intended for the young in
every sermon.
By forming a pastor's class in con-
nection with the S.School where re-
ligious instruction and advice are
given.
By meetipg with the class alone in a
class prayermeeting either in the
church or in some private house when
those of the class who are Christians
will assist in leading their companions
to Christ.
Children mast breathe for them-
selves the pure air of religious truth.
They must feed upon the pure bread
and water of life.
They must exercise themselves to
strengthen their religious characters.
This was the last number on the pro-
gramme and after a few votes of
thanks the barge gathering was dis-
><icmisse4 and dal artedfeat* that Oey
had spent Qt. prat Lble ' day, Itt hAving.
met • together iii this the flfteeent
annual convention, ,As one personae
a previous rucating remarked, r"Chis
thing, has coin to stay," we may
expect another Convention will be held
about the first of Fehr•aary, 1805, iu the
village of Dungannon.
A. P. SIMPPARD,
Secretary of Convention,
Goderich.
Au amateur, like a prophet, is not
always admired in his own city.
Miss Martin, of Saltford, was visit-
ing in Woodstock the past week.
Mr. F. Gordon was last week visiting
in Montreal.
Mrs. (De.) Holmes returned from
Windsor on Saturday.
The schooner Miry Gordon is being
repaired on the isla,u L.
The new tug is now so far advanced
as to show that she has excellent lines.
The ice in the harbor is now solid
and considerable skating takes place in
it daily.
Contractor. DlcNauglttnn is making
good progress with the cribs under eon-
stenetion,
Mr . Dudley Holmes halt returned
Yrotu a visit to Windsor and Detroit.
On Wednesday Rosa D'N.r•ina and
Prof. G. R. Vontom gave their enter-
tainment, consisting of songs,; inetru-
mental music and recitations. The
songs of French, Italian, Spanish,
Scotch, L•ish and English schools were
es diversified in melody as the habits of
the nations they represented, t .ec and and the
readings, rinei pallyt
g i p g a ty 1 uulorous, show-
ed how much Merriment, rL realistic
portraiture of trivial incidents, might
be made to afford., Nide. D'Eriwt. be-
fore commencing each )art.iculav num-
ber gives a short but pithy description
of the composer, and ars the lady is an
excellent declaimer, this increases the
interest in the score. Rosa hawing an
excellent voice, uvllicll she uses with
great skill, and being anile to make „he
}nano and organ talk, ought to be
heard by everybody, while Mr. Von-
tont's easy, graceful and painted rendi-
tions of his selected pieces should cer-
tainly not bo missed by those desiring
0 pleasant hour. In the piece "Jing
Show," Prof. Von tout's preparations
before preceeding to horeow rL saw is
alone worth the admission charged for
the whole entertainment.
On Friday evening the comedy
"Karl's Promise" was played in the
Grand under the patronage Of Mait-
land lodge No. 33, A. F. and A. M.
The play was gotten up by Mr. Hurry
Hart, of Buffalo, a guest of urine host
of the Huron, to whom its successful
placing on the stage was mainly due.
Mr. Hart played the leading character
and was assisted by Miss Minnie Cald-
well, of Arliher:stburg, Miss F. Rutson,
town, Miss L. Shaw, Wingham, and
the following Goderich gentlemen... W.
W. McVicar, Geo. Porter, C. Shane,
G. Henderson, 0. Shannon. For ran
amateur performance the comedy was
exceedingly well presented, in fact so
well were the several characters por-
trayed that indivWired particulariza-
tion would be a work of supereroga-
tion. The house was crowded, and at
the end of the comedy .those• present
were heartily thanked by Mr. Radcliffe
on behalf of No. 33 ; the result being
a nice stun for the cut fund. The God-
erich orchestra filled the space between
the acts, and filled it well ; their pro-
gramme being well choseu, and 11111s1-
cally played. As is usual there are a
few adverse continents, hat, leaving
the merits of the play out of the ques-
tion, we hazard the opinion that it
will he many years before an amateur
company of equal ability is seen on a
Goderich stage.
On Thursday evening Dr. Bigsby, of
Detroit, lectured in the Collegiate In-
stitute auditorium on Rugby and Dr.
Arnold. The Dr. 00 being introduced
by Mr. St•r:angg, started his subject with-
out any preface, and before the first
period was reached had his audience
enchained. Although the title was
Rugby the lecturer started with Win-
chester, the classical city, where anci-
ent school 1111(1 environments has more
old English land marks than any city
in the Empire. After graphically des-
cribing the leading features of interest,
he carried his audience to the school
00 the Thames from the play ground
of which the turrets of Windsor Castle
are always visible. From this point
his chief aim was to point out the
merits of Dr. Arnold as an educator.
Dr. Bigsby is an able speaker, has a
faculty of making trivial incidents in-
teresting, and gives the pathetic or
coinieparas of his subject in such a plan-
ner as to draw the. tears (,f his hearers
in either clave. The only regret we
heard expressed was that the Grand
had not been obtained to enable hun-,
dreds more to hear one of the best lec-
tures ever delivered in Goderich. Mr.
Strang having thanked the large num-
ber present for their attendance, Rev.
Mark Turnbull, in complimentary
terms, moved a vote of thanks to the
lecturer, which was strongly supported
by Rev. J. E. Howell. The vote hav-
ing been tendered Dr. Bigshy and ac-
knowledged with a bow the audience
dispersed..
` IHrrilett.
Mr. Fred Jackson,son of David Jack-
son, of the 0 cion. cried on Sun ley, the
4th inst. The dec•ertsed was quite
healthy up to a few weeks ago. He
then became ill with what seemed to
be a slight att•Ick of grippe and torpid-
ity of the liver but was not considered
as dangerously ill. A few days ago
the disease took a serious turn
with the sad result above stated.
The deceased was an exemplary
young man of 222 years, 11 months, was
of a rather retiring disposition and is
highly spoken of by all who knew him.
This sudden taking off is an impressive
sermon preached to the living for
which a suitable text might be "Be ye
also ready." We extend -to his par-
ents and the other members of the
household our sincere sympathy.
PARTY.—Last Friday evening was a
very jolly one at the residence of Mr.
Thomas Archer, 5th con. Fifteen or
twenty couples gathered in honor of
Mr. Alexander Brown, of Scotland,
Dakota, a former resident of this
section. Among those from a distance
were Mr. and Mrs. P. Brown, of Wing -
ham. The excellent music was sn pli-
ed by Messrs. W. J, Darrow, of Bay-
field, and Richard Bailey, of this
township. All enjoyed the mazy dance
and indulged in various games until
an early hour. The supper, one of the
best, was a prominent feature of the
enjoyment. All were unanimous that
Mr. and Mrs. Archer were excellent
caterers. Mr. Brown's many old
friends were exceedingly glad to meet
hhn, and even wish hint long life
and abundant prosperity in his far
distant home.
' Tlie standing, n).aof pupils of thp pliblltl'
84908490hereftn'' ` ary is ns ollowui
5th' class .—Winnie Thompson, Win,
B. 111 WIlcrr, Deo, W. RM..
4th class .--John 1:1111, l.thelbeit Me-
Ilveen, Elvin Latthwaite.
Sr, 3rd.—Frances Oakes, Mabel Huck,
Annie Wright,
Jr. 3rd.—Blanche Mcl lveen, Harvey
Colclough, Vinic Woodyard.
2nd.—Jane Wright, Olive Hill, Ernest
Grainger.
II part.—Ethel Huck, Jessie Murphy,
Norman Bali.
I part.—Louis Tebbutt, Lily Butt,
Lily Edmeston.
Master Wm. E. Miller has been visit-
ing friends in Wingham.
The Women's Auxiliary met at Mrs.
C. Betteotn's on Thursday the 1st inst.
At the Royal Arch meeting held on
Monday evening the 20th ult., two
candidates were initiated into the
mysteries of the degree in the usual
Manner. Brethren from 1J,3, Colborne,
and Londesboro lodges assisted the
brethren here In #erforming the cere-
mony. A vote of thanks was tendered
the visiting brethren and after the lodge
was closed a lunch was partaken of by
those present.
An entertainment under the auspices
of the I. O. G. T's will be given in the
Orange hall on the evening of Wocb)es-
day,the 14th inst. 'Ciro progrnnrrn ' will
consist of readings, reeitatitnLs, and
vocal and instrumental music. Mr,
Fred Knurly the celebrated clinic
:anger vt11 take aleading. partu•t with a
new list of the best songs in
6 his
particular litre. Come oat and have a
good evening, enjoyment and help on
the good cause.
Varna.
SOCIETY :1'il•:1:rixlr.—A very huge
and enthusiastic meeting Of the differ-
ent societits which have met in the
temperance hall, and those in Flynn
pathy with the trustees in the temper-
ance hall difficulty, was held Here on
Saturday eveningg, last. The meeting
was opened and Dir. John Torrance was
appointed chairman, and Me. James
Armstrong, Secretary. All were nue -
ant111etrs. censuring Dir. Ward in the
very extraordinary and unjust atteitlpet
to deprive the Temperance and tither
societies of their hail, which they built
and occupied uninterruptedly for
over 30 years by nailing up the
windows and doors, but• all were
determined and unanimous in push-
ing the thing through. it was then
moved, seconded and carried unanim-
ously, that this meeting advice the
different societies that occupy the hall
to enter an action for damages against
Mr. Ward for nailing up their property
It was resolved that a union tea -meeting
and entertainment, of the different
societies, hp held, on Wednesday,
4th inst., and an efficient com-
mittee was appointed to make the
necessary arrangements, sell we
fully predict, the night being fine,
there will he the largest crowd that
ever was In Varna at rL tea -meeting.
Posters will be issued in a few days.
It was Also resolved that a copy of
these resolutions be sent to the differ-
ent local papers in the county.—C'oer,
•
McKillop.
John elowbr•ay, of McKillop, has
sold his farm on the 14th con. to Wm.
Knechtel, of Brussels. The price paid
was $5,OUO. Mr. Mowbray gives pos-
session Nov.'1, 1804.
Samuel Robinson, of McKillop, has
disposed of his farm to his neighbor
Thos. Dennison for the sum of ;(i4,50O.
The farm contains about S5 acres.
The Lncal Board of Health rust h)
the Qneen's Hotel, Seaforth, last week.
The Secretary read rL circular from the
Provincial Board of Health. advising
vaccination to prevent the spread of
small pox. The following resolutions
were passed : That in the event of
small pox rappeering re )111y extent in
Ontario the Chairman call a meeting
of the Board,. but if small pox does not
appear sooner, that vaccination of child-
ren be left until the summer holidays ;
that the trustees of School Sections
Nos. 3and '1,+110 Roman Catholic Separ-
ate Schools be, allowed to pity the Medi-
cal Health Officer for visits•to then the
last year; that t1'llere persons ask for
the Sanitary Inspector to .visit schools
or other premises, to have water closets,
wells, or nuisances cleared or removed,
if any cause exists for such inspection
the trustees or persons interested shall
pay the Inspector, and where rio cause
exists the parties 80 ordering shall nay
for the visit.
Myth.---�-•----
On Friday P. Kelly, Esq., returned
from ' Toronto much improved in
health.
Miss, Harriet Howard was visiting
amongst friends in Clinton on Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mr. \Vm. Sloan. of Toronto, was in
town during the past week.
A couple of entertainments were
given to the. public in Industry hall
last week the attendance was not ver y
large. -
Our popular auctioneer, C. Hamilton,
has received instructions from Mr.
Jabez Walker to dispose of his house-
hold goods with the rnailett on Satur-
day next.
On Sunday evening in Trinity church
the funeral sermon of the late Wm.
Albert Tamin was preached by the in-
cumbent, Rev. T.E. Higley. The congre-
gation was very large, many from a dis-
tance being present.
Wednesday being the first day of
Lent Diving Service will be Held in
Trinity Church at 8 p. in.
A number of the L. 0, L. No. 063 at-
tended the county meeting in Wing -
ham on Tuesday.
On Wednesday the annual meeting
of the firemen was Held in their hall,
when the following change was
made :—R. Somers, Chief, the rest re-
elected.
Mr. Geo. Begley, of Dungannon, was
visiting his brother, W. gley, shoe-
maker, in Howard's Brick Block the
past week.
On Monday evening our town fathers
held their regular monthly meeting in
Industry hall.
Biddulph.
It is expected that there will be
about thirty candidates for exaltation at
the coming Scarlet Chapter meeting
on the 14th. Bro. Neil, the popular
District Master, will be equal to the
occasion. Bicldulph is one of the most
important districts in the county.
WHA S MORE SUITABLE?
HAT' 'M RE BECOMING?
WHAT'S MORE STYLISH .
For n lady than one of the CAP S or 'MAWS
T L > to be seen at this store. They are models
of beauty and fit most perfectly. Then they cost so
little.
THE DRESS STUFFS -
offered by this store are the very Newest and Latest
things to be found anywhere. We have scanned every
available sample in order to lay before our people only
what we are sure is choice and we believe we ares ow-
ing one of the richest and choicest stocks to tae seenttlt
side the citieti.
MENS & BOY'S OVERCOATS
are here in great abundance at every price and make
and it takes very little money to buy here.
Men's and Boys Suits
Every conceivable color and makes. Prices the very
lowest.
GILROY & WISEMAT
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siecommarmelimil
THE POST -OFFICE STORE
SUMMERHILL, ONT.
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MICE GROCERIES, DAY-G000DS, &c., &c.
Our expenses are low and our Cnstomers get the benefit.
We want YOUR trade. It will pay you to inspect our stock.
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1S---SEE OUR DRESS GOODS. Produce Taken.
Geo. M. Kilty, General Merchant.
THE POST -OFFICE STORE, SUMkiERHILL.
Hayfield.
The entertainment• under the aus-
pices of the English Church here came
off hist Monday night. The affair was
a grand success, the proceeds amount-
ing to about $20. Space will not per-
mit justice to all. Rev. L. Diehl, of
Holmesville, and Rev. Kerrin, of Bay-
field, Miss Porterfield, the popular
teacher of this place, Miss Lily Morgan
and a good number of other taleuted
singers ably assisted in sougs, duets,
dialogues, &c. Rural Dean 11 odgens
lectured on "Ireland and the Irish,"
tile Emerald Isle, .1S it is sometimes
called. He gave• a very interesting
history of his journey front Seaforth
via Ne -.3 York to old London, Dublin,
Cork, Limerick atter then to the good
old ceuntr'y of his forefathers, Tipper-
ary. All through the interesting ad-.
dross groat stress was laid upon the
beauty of Irish maidens, so much so
that a brother speaker and a clerg{y-
nl:u1 lulvised that his good lady accom-
pany on the next ti ip.
Bayfield is not fire -proof, although
More so than most other places. There
was a fire last Wednesday- night about
11 o'clock. -Mr. Samuel Beatty was burn-
ed out, The building was laid in ashes.
All the household effects; except cellar
contents, were saved. The house was
owned by Mr. 'Bailey, of the Com-
mercial.
Furriers are busy almost night and
day teaming wood and SS logs to the
new saw Mill.
The ice is pretty- sol id now and the
boys will soon be bringing some of the
finny tribe to the surface. We wish
them success.
Porter's Hill.
Sn'a.—Mr. William Sterling, of the
6t11 con., has been on the sick list for a
few weeks, but at the time of writing
we are glad to say that he is on the
mend.
V iemeo.---Mr. William Hendry, and
;hiss Mary Ann Hendry, of Glaunitis,
county of • Bruce, have been visiting
friends and old school elates in and
around Porter's Hill for the past week.
Both received their early education at,
the P. H. school.
PRAYER MEETING. ---Would it not be
better to have the prayer meeting
started again in Bethel Methodist
church. The minister or the stewards
id the •chnrch should move in the mat-
ter now that the municipal elections
are over. This year there should be
nothing to clash er retard the useful-
ness of the prayer ut*etings.
CHEAP SAI.E.--A. number from here
attended the cheap sale of goods offer-
ed by Jackson Brothers, of (Clinton, on
Saturday last, and as usual Jackson
Brothers are away ahead of any cloth-
iers in the county for gooc . cheap suits.
We have never known ipf rich bargains
offany
Bred a6 sale hl,for
Ashfield.
Mr. Bower's saw -hill yard is getting
well filled with logs.
Mrs. Aikens, of Wingham, is visiting
friends in this vicinity.
Howard Brown, a little boy, had his
leg badly lsruisedby falling off a loaded
sleigh of saw logs a few days ago.
There has been a great number sick
in this vicinity from la grippe, but we
are glad to say they are convalescent.
The weather and roads are all that
(could be desired and in consequence
business is very lively.
Stapleton.
Farmers from far and near are assist-
ing R. Riansford to draw wood and
logs from the swamp.
Last week while Mr. J. Foster was
unloading hay with the hay fork the
trip rope broke, and loosing his bal-
ance he fell to the floor. No serious
injuries were sustained excepting a
severe shaking.
Relgrave.
ORANGE.—Following are the officers
of L. O. L. No. 462 :—Robert McMurray,
W. M.; ll•tu. Johnston,- D. M.; Charles
McRae, ('haplain ; John Young, Rec.
Sec. ; Alex. Leishman, Fin. Sec. ; SVni.
Bryans, Treas. ; Robert Evans, D, of C.
Robert McRae, Lecturer ; Committee,
1st Richard Leishman; .2nd Thomas
Black, 3rd Charles Owens, 4th James
('loakey, 5th Jonathan Beckett. The
lodge is in a very prosperous condition.
' Regular meeting nights the Wednes-
day on or before full moon. On the lith
the:'' will be 1 Scarlet meeting in the
evening. when It is expe4 ted•that fatly
applicants will be exalted.
County Currency.
Mr. John McMann, of Seaforth.
shipped 19 heavy horses to Buffalo last.
1 week.
Mrs. Wm. Eagleson, of Bayfield, has
ducks that commenced to lay last Mon-
day week.
The Misses Carrie Drew and Fannie
Bawden, of Exeter, left on Thursday
for Les Angelos, Cal., to visit friends
there and throughout the States.
Wm. ('lark, of Paris, is missing and
$100 will be paid for information• lead-
ing to his recovery. He was 58 years
old.
John Dunkin, of Brucetield, who sold
his fare) to James McQueen, has pur-
chased another far•rn of one hundred
and fifty acres at Parkdale.
Rev. J. T. Kerrin, of Bayfield, gave
an address on "Life in the Argentine
Republic," in St. Thomas church school
room, Seaforth, hist Friday evening.
Mr. Kerrin gave several Spanish songs. ,
which were very much appreciated.
The editor of the Wingham Tunes.
who has been confined to the house
for the past couple of weeks, with an
attack of la grippe, is now rapidly re-
covering, and, it is expected, will soon
be around again.
Mr. Alex. Matheson, bursar of the
Be11ev ille institution for the deaf and
dumb, has had an a{)oplectic stroke and
is in a serious condition. Mr. Matheson
was for many years editor and pro-
prietor of the Stratford Beacon, and his
host of friends in the west will be sorry
to hear of his affliction.
Miss Forest, the young lady who
was drowned in the bay at Toronto, on
Saturday -week, was a daughter of Mr.
John Forest, of Stanley, near Hills
Green. She was also a graduate of the
Seaforth Collegiate Institute. Deceas-
ed's remains were brought home on
Monday and interred at bills Green on
Tuesday.
The regular meeting of District
Lodge No. 15, I. O. of Oddfellows, was
held in the Oddfellows hall, Brucefleld,
Friday evening, 10th Jan., every Lodge
m the district being represented and
judging from their reports the Order is
m 11 flourishing condition. Several
questions relating to the welfare of the
Order were discussed with enthusiasm,
showing that the delegates were alive
to the interests of Oddfellowshit .
It was decided to hold the next meet-
ing in Exeter. After adjourning, the
delegates were entertained by the
Brucefleld brethren to an oyster supper
given in that first class style for which
they are rooted. Everybody enjoyed
themselves.
The following is taken from taw�
Toronto World :—Government Detec-
tive Rogers has returned from Kincar-
dine, where he Investigated the circuni-
stances surrounding the mysterious
disappearance of Angus Matheson of
Ripley. Matheson went to Kincardine
on business and that night disappeared
while en route to the station and was
supposed to have been murdered and
thrown into the basin there. Detec-
tive Rogers is satisfied that no
murder was committed, and that Math-
eson either committed suicide by jump-
ing into the basin or fled the country.
and the evidence points to the latter
conclusion. The basin has been
thoroughly dragged the past few days.
but without any result.