Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1896-11-04, Page 4't. J4' . ' • see what we have anyway. 0 j' • • Gs'"'4 •• Emerson's Bis ale and •• • • • • • • Maria Boase, Clinton. • • ••••••••e••eee•eeee•ee•se• i••••••••••••••••••••••••• s i , J' ou Could Sing • You would appreciate the • fact that we oarry the largest • stook of Sheet Music iu towc • —that our mucic is the latest --that 36 bouts* is all the time • we require to get any stag or other pieta of music on epeciat • order. • Better come in and: 0t •, •> F • FREIE. The balance of the year is offered free to new subscribers of the fol- lowing papers when renewed by us at the publishers prices. Toronto Weekly Globe. Toronto Weekly Mail -Empire. Toronto Christian Guardian. Montreal Weekly Witness. Montreal Weekly L Star. London Weekly Free Press. London Weekly Advertiser. Also any of the other leading weeklies of Ontario. Subscribe with us and save the cost of remitting. gla.,50.0•eea,51a, Cooper's Book Store CLINTON. ew fitrertiOcateut5. Fire --The W. D. Fair Co. Free -Cooper's Book Store. Uuns--Thu Onward Bicycle Co. Advertising Day -Jackson Bros, Not one alone- -- Allen & '4Vilsou. Scotch Whiskies -Lack Kennedy. New Jewell y Store -P. B. ('r•ews. Granby Rnhhers-Jackson &Jackson. If you could sing -(leo. F. Eniet'son, Excursion to Goderich---W. Jackson. Underwear Bargains -- Hod gene Bros. C. P. R. Telegraph Co A. 1'. Cooper. A Personal Reminder -TIHE NEWS - Eco RD. Central Business College W. J. i:l I iott. New Fur niture--I3rondfoot, I3ox & Co. Those who are Bald Pref. Doren - wend. w The Huron News -Record .•L5 a Year -81.00 in Advance �VFMNEHI)AY, NOVEMBER.lt.h, Sixth AnnualQ', on ve Ilrtion HUH.ON ANGLICAN LAY WORT-CM/2H AND HPNL)A Y SCHOOL TEACHERS ivy EF:'r IN ('LINTON. THE MOST Hr('CF.HHFtJE, (rATHERIN(7 YET HELD. The 6t,h annual convention of Huron Anglican lay workers and Sunday school teachers was held in the town hall. Clinton, Ont., on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28th and 20th, 1896. The Right Reverend the Bishop of Huron presided, and bad associated with him Principal Dymond, chairman of committee, Rev. J. Downie, chair- man of Sunday school committee, and Mr. Chancellor Cronyn. Rev. Dr. Sweeney, of Toronto, was invited to a seat on the platform. The clergy was represented by Rev. S. R. Asbury W. L. Armstrong, T. L. Armstrong, H. E. Bray, W. V. Brownlee, Archdeacon Davis, L. W. Diehl, W. N. Duthie, A. K. Grin, C. R.-Ounne, T. E. Higley, 1. W. Hodgins, J. W. Jones, J. T. Herrin, W. Lowe, O. Miles, J.F. Parke, F. E. Roy, R. H. Shaw, W. M. Shore, Canon Smith, S. L. Smith, W, Stout. T. G. Wright, C. W. Medley. Amongst the laity present were Messrs. Ranstord, Woods, Kay, Scnllard, Harriecu, Dent, Kemp, Higg�ginboLtow, Rogers, Genett, Kerney, Holmes, Cluf!, and many others, including a large number of ladles, THE OPENING. The Meeting was opened witha hymn and prayer, alter which Messrs. J, Rrrnsford and J. M. McWhinney were appointed secretaries of the conven- tion. The Bishop in opening the proceed- ings said the Association had been gathering strength from year to year. Clergy and laity met together to dis- cuss burning questions of vital inter- est, and to develop lay help and Sunday school work. The church in the past had failed to use the forces at her command. There was much to he done hath at house and abroad, and conse- crated laymen and women were needed to assist the overworked clergy. There were three ways iu which the work of Christ might be advanced, preaching, bearing testimony and teaching. rhe object of the convention was to bring nut the energies of the laity and he trusted that in all the debates they would have the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Another hymn was sung, after which Mr. Thomas Scullard, of Chatham, read an excellent paper nn The teaching of Elder Scholars, pointing out the stumbling -blocks which lay in the way of a proper understanding of scripture. 'these were, ignorance of the text, and of the Manners and customs of the people. The object of Bible study was to hying the scholar into life-giving contact with the truth. Bible language abounds in metaphors which need to he explained, and teachers should fol- low the example of (Christ, and draw lessons from the hook of nature. A hymn was sung and was followed by a paper entitled "The Child in the Church," by Rev. Canon Sweeney, D. D., of Toronto, treating first of the child in the home wherein the family altar is raised and the father is the High Priest, and where the child should get, a right start and good impetus. There was a marked difference between 1 he Jewish home, where the parents were consulted, by the children in all important events, and many modern houses where the children give slight heed to parental advice. The paper treated of "the child and the church," shewing the care the church takes of the little ones of the flock, by bringing there early to baptism and leading there step by step to full membership. The speaker then spoke of the child in the church and of the duty of parents to bring there to God's House. The sermon should he of such a character as not to be above the heads of the children ; a discussion followed. Rev. C. W. Hedley thought the titicof the paper read a suggestive one, and dwelt upon the work of Sunday school. The children are too often neglected at home and the clergy are ton busy to look after there. He urged theadoption of a system recorded in Spencer's Book, which was supplemental to th"e school and suited to elder scholars,....r Mr. Jas. Woods—ami' the objeeehould he to bring the child -mind into ;contact with living truth, and pointed (Int that the catechism is an "i,yotructiola to he learned" and wherein much practical truth was taught. Rev. J. Downie said serrno'ns need not be dry and un -attractive to child- ren. He thought it a good plan to have one sermon a month just for children. Mt'. Dent urged the duty of early training the young in the right way and the necessity for being cautious in regard to hooks put into their hands. Professor Harrison pointed to the necessity of making the scriptures real to children and the great value of prac- tical teaching. lie also urged the im- portance of teaching the articles of religion especially to older scholars. Dr. Sweeney said that the Toronto Association had spent $50 in the pur- chase of models for teaching, and which might Serve as object lessons and fix the truth upon the minds of schol- a rs. Principal Dymond urged caul ion in the neo of symbols lest they obscure the truth. The prophet Isaiah pointed directly to Christ and this should be the object of all teaching. The Bishop sohwed the .necessity for exalting Christ and of simple preaching in the pulpit so that the plan of salva- tion may 1» understood. The most suviceseful preachers were those who fund of the Blood that clranseth from all `lin. The session closed with the Doxology. WtneEsnav l<vr:NIN(r. In the evening i)ivirte service was held in St.. Paul's church, conducted by the Rector, Rev, J. F. Parke, and othersars • thePgal na be mr read Mr. . Charles Jenkins, and the lessons by Professor Harrison and Mr. H. A. Genet t. Itis Lordship the Bishop preached on the danger of lukewarrn- ness in religion and the necessity of opening the heart to Christ. The sot• - mon was a deeply -Searching one and Wile listened to with closest, attention by a large congregation which packed the church to the diyore. -rttt'H.HMA Y M()rNIN(7. On Thursday morning this Holy communion wits administered at. 3:3(1 o'clock v the Rector, assisted by Revs. n e Downie, and .1. VV Hod - gineLowe„1. wn nld gine to a targe number of delegates. At 1(1 o'cloc•k, Mrs. A. J. Broughal, of St. $tephon's Rectory, Toronto, gave an admirable address to ladies on the subject of "A Higher ideas of the Way of life," and which was of a very help- ful charitcter and much appreciated. At the same hour the annual meet- ing was convened in the town hall. At - ter the opening exercises the annual report of the committee of manage- ment was read by the secretary Mr. J. McWhinney. The report showed n rnarkedincreaseall along this lines, the number of lay readers had increased to 160, Superintendents Of schools, 109; bihleclass teachers 101, male teachers to 305, St. Andrews Brotherhoods to 23, Wornens Auxilliary to 80 with a membership of about 1700, christain endeavors 23, Kings Daughters 20, Daughters of the King 5 - other associations 173, or a total of 345 aesociations of workers ; the several organizations were alluded to in detail. Reference wan rne,de to the good work carried on by the London branch which was thus far the only branch ( organized. The report was interest- ing throughout. The constitution was amended to admit of representation on the board of management from each branch association. A resolu- tion was adopted recommending that next year the convention he enlarged so as to take the form of a church' congress and continue in seesion foe three or four days. The election of officers for next year then took place and resulted as tallows: -President. the Bishop of Huron ; vice president, the Dean of Huron (ex -officio) ; lay vice president, Mr. Charles Jenkiue ; chairman of eowruittee, Principal Dymond ; Sec. Treas, J. 51. McWhinney ; committee of management, Brent Co., A. K. Bunnell, Bruce, 0. A. Ray; Elgin, Judge .Ertlatirlger; Essex, Jasper Uolden; Grey, J. Itubnlson; Huron, T. 0. Ketup; Kent, '1'. Burnside ; Lanibton, F. Kenward ; Middlesex, V. (rouyn ; Norfolk, J. D. Christie ; Oxford, Jas. Dent; Pertly, S. It. Hesson ; Waterloo, Jus. Wuuda. Mr. Charles Jenkins then gave a thoughtful and practical address on "The Absolute Need of Lay Help." He painted out that the title "Lay Help" was a mutterer one, and snowed front scripture that, the entire body of christains was a working body and without distinction of title. When the christain church was established thele was a uew state of matters in- troduced and the office of the clergy was now required to guide the minds of the congregation. They were leaders but not the whole army, In England many Bishops, including the Arch- bishop, now license laymen to be lay readers and to assist in church work. Every individual has a special gift and a special work and the Lord trade his people co-workers with hint'. The speaker dealt with the various phases of christain work in a clear and forcible way and was listened to with closest attention. Mr. J. Ransford opened the discuss- ion showing from Scripture that Clod had used laymen to bring souls to Christ by their preaching. They went everywhere preaching the ward. The largest number. of conversion wet e through the preaching of laymen in Apostolic titnes. Mr. James 'Woods thought the laity should not be exalted as against the clergy, each have their own work; the clergy as officers and the laity as privates in the Army of Christ. We should value highly the historic winistr y of the church. Rev. H. E. Bray thought the address of Mr. Jenkins calculated tc, du much good to the laity in stirring them up to work for the Master. United effort was needed in bringing the world to Christ. Pr incipal Dymond spoke of the clergy as a Divine order appointed by Christ and having a work which laymen can- not Perforin. He pointed out that in Old Testament trines the Spirit selected whom He would irrespective of their position. The greatest of the prophets were not selected front the .priesthood. The Church of England recognizes lay help and what was wanted was more system. He reminded laymen that it was not their chief duty to go out and preach. They should put themselves in the hands of the clergy, to do what he wants done. They should he willing to act as Sunday school superinten- dents, and could never prove that they are sincere and in earnest until they Bowel forward and fill the deserted ranks of Sunday school teachers. Archdeacon Davis gave instances that had come under his not ice in Eng- land of lay readers officiating in vac.tnt parishes, and spoke of the hells afford- ed hint in his own parish by laymen and woolen in various kinds df work. Rev, J. Downie spoke of the help he had received in his several parishes from lay readers and alluded to their work elsewhere. The Bishop desired to thank Mr. Jenkins for his addrcssand tocoreohur ate his statements. Before any work for Ood there trust he the operation of the Holy Spirit.. Referring to the •Jew• ish dispensation there was a three -fold Government, the High Priest -- the King - and the Prophets. The prophets were called from the laity, from all tribes, and women its well as then were called. The Holy Ghost acted abso- lutely in the selection of prophets, who all foretold the coining of Christ, and Christ when Iso cause filled the three offices of Prophet, Priest and King. With regard to lay help : before all things they Must have the fruits of the Spirit themselves. They trust not sit idle and ries the clergy hall ling for life. If gifts of (Ind ore not used in His ser- vice He will take them away. THURSDAY AFTERNOON. The hall was well filled, and atter open- ing services, Mies Saddler, of Ilemilton, contributed a paper, entitled "Women's work," with special reference to "The Daughters of the King." Allusion was made to the women of the Bible, who min- istered to the Lord and were commended by apostles. It was meet that women should be encouraged to feel that she should work for Christ, who rais4l her from the state of degradation in which heathendom planed her. Oee sphere opened to her was bringing the glad tidings of salvation to her sisters. It is her duty, when she knows a personal Saviour, to tell others of Him. It is no; by standing aloof and call- ing, but by coming down to them that they are to be lifted up. There were urgent calla for individual work each week to bring °there to hear the enspel m eA9a e , and a lovinga •m nth must bo tv nBho n in y P Y the troubles and trials of othere. Thaex- ample of Jesus,as never too weary to (peak a word in Reason, was pointed to, and each should ask the lord, "what wilt thou have me to do?" Reference was touchingly made to the work among women in India and elsewhere, and parish work was also pointe'- out as helpful to the clergymen, in holding up his hands, reporting cases of sickness, and praying for a blessing npon bis labors. The thought was pressed home that It in all things Christ be not lifted up all work was in vain; all should be di:11144or Christ's sake. Rev J. Downie told of the good work of the Daughters of the King in his parish, and in reply to queations said this was e distinctly Church of England organization, and was entirely under the direction of the clergyman. It was a purely spiritual work, and the duties of members were to pray daily for others, and to make an ear- nest effort to bring at least one person every week to the bonne of God. In several respects they differed from tho King's Daughters. - Rev J. W. Hod ins said there was no clergyman who die not appreciate the ser- .►.lw,.,,:,lf•J�Ya,�e..1�i,i� s�`.,trV,✓�ai.:.,,_.:.,,. t.v,__.....�W,�..,. sire_ crofula Infests the blood of humanity. It appears in varied forms, but le forced to yield to I-lood's Sarsaparilla, which purifies aud vitalizes the blood and cures all (such diseases. Read this: " In Septem ber,1894, I made a misstep and injured my ankle. Very soon afterwards, Sore two inches across formed and in walking to favor it I sprained my ankle. The sore became worse; 1 could not put my boot on and I thought I should have to give up at every atop. 1 could not get any relief and had to stop work. I read of a cure of a similar case by Hood's Sarsaparilla and concluded to try it. Before I had taken all of two bottles the sore had healed and the swelling had gone down. My oot is now well and I have been greatly bene- fited otherwise. I have increased in weight and am in better health. I cannot say enough in praise of Hood's Sarsapa- rilla." MRs. 11. BLAKE, So. Berwick, Me. This and other similar cures prove that Sarsaparilla lithe One True Blood Purtfler. All druggists. 91. Prepared only by C. I. Hood • Co., Lowell, )Sass. the best famllyeathartlo flood's Pills and ever stimulant. 2ti13• vices of women, and who was not willing to own that his success was due to faithful women. Ile believed,however, that if peo- ple were only thoroughly in earnest, there would be no need for these organizations. Miss Downie pointed out the nature of the work done by the Daughters of the King, Duch as visiting the sink, and it was very helpful to the clergyman. Mr C. Jenkins said woman was preemie nently qualified by her gentleness and af- fection to work among the sick, and spoke of her heroic deeds. Women had Buffered martyrdom for Christ. Archdeacon Davis spoke of the work of the King's Daughters as being very helpful to him, and gave instances of good accom- plished by these means. The Bishop paid a glowing tribute of praise to the work of women among all classes, especially among the criminal classes, and everywhere exerted a powerful influence for good. Rev Fred E. Howitt, of Hamilton, read a paper on the "Training of the young." He pointed to the moral declensiod of the young of the present day. The remedy id in a return to old paths. There are three epuaree of training; first in the home. Pa- rente should realize the responsibility of training the children for God. The Ex- ample set by parents is more powerful than precept. The oburch was another sphere of training. Parente should see that the children attend churoh, and the clergy should preach so that children understand the sermon. The Sunday School was also a place of training, not to take the place of the church, but supplementary to it. Rev T. G. A. Wright urged the import• ance of home study, as well as faithful teaching. The preparation for confirma- tion was a matter of great moment, and there was difficulty In getting suitable books. Rev S. R. Asbury spoke of the duties of sponsors; children were brought by baptism into the family of God, and dponBorB should feel that children are their special care, as they represent tk e church in relation to the children. Rev J.T. Kerlin spoke strongly in regard to the moral declension of the young, and said the great se rce was the lack of pa- rental control, he urged the importance of children's services, as it was impossible always to bring the sermon down to the children's level. Mr J. ltansford thought the Sunday School system imperfect, it tended toward causing parents to shirk the responsibility which properly belonged to then.. Mr T. 0. Kemp said there should be more sympathy between church.and Sun- day school; children should accompany parents to church, and parents go with the children to school, and help on the work. Rev T. L. Armst•ong spoke on the sub- ject of sponsors, and the difficulty cf ob- taining such. It was hard to get parents to bring their children to be baptized, The Bishop spoke of the influence of the home .upon the religious life of the child. Neither Church nor school could supply the place of a Christian home to the child. Mr James Wood presented the result of the recent examination of teachers and scholars: Of the teachers there were three in the let class, two in the 2nd, and two in the 3rd; of scholars there were seven in the 2nd claire, and three in the erd, of the seni- ore; seven in tee let, thirteen in the 2nd, and six in the 3rd, of the juniors. THt:RRDAY EVENING, Mra A. K. Griffin, of Brussels, spoke on "The clergyman's wife and the parish," The clergyman's wife was under no con- tract to servo the parish, and was not, therefore, in the place of the curate. tier duties world varyaccording to her ability. Y• All have alike'rlaint upon her sympathy, but her first duty was to her husband and fancily. 'rho ideal Christian home should be found in the rectory, and this was of more importance to the welfare of the parish, than to accompany the husband on his visite. Yet, if she finds no time for parish or mission work, how can the eler gyman expect other women in the parish to find time to help him. The indifference of othere often canned ber to undertake more than she had strength to parry out, The Deaconess movement was hailed with pleaeare, as a solution of much of thia trou- ble, as euoh would be salaried officials, able to give their whole time to the work. The W. A. M. A,. movement had done mach to rouse the latent energies of women, but had increased the responsibility of the clergyman's wife. The Bishop then gave an address on "church choirs," and said the Church of Christ alone taught men to sing. Infidelity had no hymns and the first real note of joy was Bung on Christmas Day. The whole church should sing. This was the rinse in apostolic times. Choirs were necessary in our day. and he did not object to antht,ma, but pleaded tbat the members of the choir b ae='d DDv Three Lines. We purpose clearing out three linea of Goode that we have been carrying. Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, Ready-made Clothing, and Canadian Tweeds. This will be a chance to get Good Goode at priced not to be equalled in Town. The Stock of Clothiug is large and well aesurted, in Suits, Overcoats and singly, Note some of our prices Men's !'ants 75 " Vests 75 '• Suits 3 50 " .. 450 . ........... 5 00 0 00 Boys' Pants. 45 " Suits. 1 50 1 75 . 2 00 2 50 Odd Coats at any price, Overcoats ('tieaper than the Cheapest. Tweeds.All Tweeds will be sold at cost end under, and will be made to order ou same terms. Boots and Shoes. --a The Stock of Boots, Shoes and Rubbers is not so large as the Clothing Stook, but equally low. We have many linea to clear al8Great Bargaine. We ask you to see our Goods and Prices. GO (JO pO o sleGj O.oqe- Plumsteel 4' Gibbing s. Clinton, Oct. 14, 1896. J. BIDDLECOMBE. —Established 1835, MAKE NO MISTAKE - - - - Purchase your WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, SPEC- TACLES, Etc., from a reliable firm. See our immense display of Ladies' and Gents' Watches. Prices to suit all buyers. By coming to us you will save both time and money. Watch Repairing a Specialty. J. BIDDLECOMBE. Stormy Days won't matter... et,,a • M A when you have clothing that keeps you warm in any weather. Just a layer of Fibre Chamois through your coats, vests or wraps provides a healthful comfort that will last all winter, no matter how severe the weather. The waterproof Rigby process makes it impenetrable to rain or sleet, its light weight leaves you free and unburdened so that any exercise is possible and its non- conducting properties keep out every whiff of cold air or frosty • winds. It only costs a few extra cents, so for health and comfort's sake have it put in all ordered clothing and only buy the ready-to-wear garments which bear the Fibre Chamois Label. Only 25 cents a Yard, and always find the Label. and the orglnist should be persons of holy lives. The church cannot always ,let wllat is wanted in this regard, but this should bo the nim of every charch. Many ohleetin -able methods of modern, church choirs were pointed out as desirable to he avoided, and the right of the congregation to take part was strongly urged. Tho good offices of the singers were acknowledged. They had in most cases given their services freely for many veers. Let each learn to sing the song of Heaven and difryeulties would van- ish away. Let all remember they were not singing into human ears, but into the ears of the Lord of (leaven. Very hearty votes of thanks were tender- ed to the people of Clinton, who had en hos- pit/oily eutertained the delei;atee and to thns•i .rho had kindly contributed papers. A very successful convention was cloned by the Ringing of a hymn and the benediction. .Jnseplt Wechsler, the Brooklyn mil- lienaire merchant, (lied suddenly on 'Wednesday evening. 1'onnty Currency. Mr. W. .1. Clarke, a former Clinton- ian, hits again entered into business in vi purchased con- fectionery rth having • 1 ) chs r(1 the - u n fectionery business of Mr. D. Trachsell of that town. Farewell, the oscaprcl forger was seen ural' his 11n10)7 the ether day. Ile was in company of Indians, who got clothing for hien. He was also seen near Parkhill, presumably making for the land of liberty. -Exeter Titles. Woid was received last week at Sea - forth of the death at Oxbow, Assina- hoia, Northwest Territory, on Tuesday, 20th ult.., of Mrs. Edgar Crossley, form- erly M iss Ida Bald win, daughter of Sir. l4ui. BaIdwin, of Seafor•th. Deceased was a most highly esteemed young lady, and was scarcely in the prune of womanhood, being hitt 21 years of age. Besides her father and hrot ter she leaves to mourn her loss a 1)lrg'and ant child who will have' eeta infant X15 ym pithy of all in their sad hereayement. y2‘ Granby Rllbbers. Three to five weeks is about the time it usually takes a rollicking, romp- ing, fun loving Boy to wear 0t a 1 0 upair f rdin• )ao ary rubbers, and it has bean a perplexing question to the patent to know how to hold the shoe bill with- in bounds and keep the boys in sound rubbers. We have a solution to the question and have contracted with the fans - The GRANBY feel. 005 for a Boya' Wear Reeieter Rubber • made according to our own epecifi- cation, and have the satisfaction of knowing that we are the the only Hoare in the Dominion of Gannda who have this line. We tested them last eeaeon and found that whale they fit the shoe properly one pair was sufficient for the whole eeaBen• WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR CRANBY RUBBERS - See us for any style of' Rubber Footwear. Granby Rubber Co JACKSON & JAOKSON, Fred T. Jackson W. Jackson. •