The Clinton News-Record, 1898-02-17, Page 98
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Oats wanted—O. Olson.
The best—J. B. Rumball.
A great snap—Jackson Bros.
Settler's trains— W. Jackson.
House for Sale—W. W. Far ran.
Spring business—Hodgens Bros.
If you were hungry—Allen & Wilson.
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THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17th., 1898.
Purely Personal Mention.
AAAAAAAA
The Weekly Record of the Coming and Going
of Cllntonlans or Persons Known to Them.
Mr. W. Jackson is in Toronto this
week.
Mr. Faille has returned to his home
in East Hope.
Miss Britton, of Constance, has been
visiting in town.
Mr. John Britton, of Kinburn, was in
Clinton Monday.
Mr. Ed. Daly, of London, was in
town over Sunday.
Mr. McDonald, of Manchester, was
in town on Monday.
Mrs. Tuft, Belgrave, is the guest of
Mrs. D. B. Kennedy.
Mr. John Ransford paid a business
visit to Toronto Monday.
Mies McMath, of Dungannon, is a
guest at Mr. Jno. McMath's.
Mr. and' Mrs. J. A. Croll are the
guests of their daughters in Galt.
Mrs. McKay, of Seaforth, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Lack Kennedy.
Mr. and Mrs. Copp, Goderich, were
the guests of Clinton friends last week.
W. H. Baker, Seaforth, was among
the politicians in town Monday night.
Miss Lizzie Porter, Clinton, is visit-
ing Miss Annie Johnston.—St. Mary's
Journal.
Dr. Blackall attended a meeting of
the Western Fair Boardin London
yesterday.
Miss Horton, of London, is the
guest of Miss Clement, Ontario St.
parsonage.
Warden McEwan came up from Hen-
sall Monday evening -to tender the
Premier a valentine.
Mr. and Mrs. John Spooner, late of
the Waverley, take possession of the
American Hotel, Berlin, to -day.
Miss Thompson, of Goderich, was
the guest of Clinton friends on Monday
on her way to visit in Wingham.
Rev. Mr. McDonagh, Stratford,
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John
Harland from Saturday until Monday,
Miss Orfa Miller intends leaving
Saturday morning to attend the mill-
inery openings in Rochester, New
York.
Mr. J. W. Irwin is in Toronto as a
delegatefrom the local A. O. U. W.
Lodge to the Grand Lodge now in ses-
sion.
Miss Flora Watson, Blyth, was the
guest of Mrs. (Reeve) Kennedy the
past week. returning north Monday
evening.
Mr. J. 13. Tierney, D.D.G.M., Blyth,
was in Clinton Monday evening on his
way down to Hyde Park on Masonic
business.
Rev. J. H. Moorhouse, of Christ
Church, London, and Rev. W. J.Taylor,
of St. Mary's, were guests at the Rec-
tory this week.
Mr. J. B. Hoover is in Toronto at-
tending a session of the Woodmen of
the World as the representative of the
Clinton brethren.
Mr. John Gentles, Kincardine, an
old friend of the Rattenbury family, is
a private guest at the Rattenbury
House this week.
Mr. Robt. Anderson who has been
spending spral Weeks at the old
homestead ;n Goderich township and
with friends throughout the county,
left yesterday to return to his home at
McGregor, Manitoba.
Rev. Mr, Shaw, of Bayfield, was in
Clinton Tuesday having driven over
his wife and children who went up by
the a. M. L. H. & 13. train for a visit to
Wingham friends, Mr. Shaw called
in on Trii. NtEWS-REcoltn to say that
a social will he held at the residence of
Mr. his. Switcer, 6th con., Goderich
township, ort Friday evening of next
week.
Mr. Wilson Gook, the Vaa boni-
face, accompanied by a sturdyGorman
friend from Zurich, Wait in to n
day. Both these gentlemen have
more than a pawing knowledge of St.
Josephs, Monilial► Oontine a embryo
metropolis. on Lake Iluron, in which
1bi takesan inereasin irate r es
the'.ttt liota r l<
as information regarding tt dribbles
out. If SW Joseph's grows spade none
rails rejoice more than the good peo-
ple of YAM& and Zurleh.
The following are guests of Miss
Polite Fair this week :—Miss Jean
()even, Paris, Miss Aggie Cavan, Ayr,
and Miss Arlie McDonald, Seaforth.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brownlee, Lon-
don, spent Monday in Clinton
while on their way home from
Blyth where they had been visiting
relatives, Mr. Brownlee was a former
resident of this town and has many
friends here.
D. J. Sutherland and sister Hattie
spent Sunday with Clinton friends. —
Miss Bell Murray, of Clinton, is visit-
ing at J. Sutherland's. --A. O. Doan, of
Clinton, was in town on business Mon-
day.—Lieut. John Spooner, of Clinton,
visited Hensall on Monday.—A. O.
Pattison, of Clinton. was in town on
Sunday.—Hensall Observer.
A. C. Vanstone, J. A. nick and E.
C. Ferguson, Bayfield, were in town
Wednesday. They are jolly sailor
boys and belong to the crew of the
Survey steamer Bayfield which spends
the summer months locating the rocks
and shoals of Lake Huron and Geor-
gian Bay. Tl-eir winters they while
away•and killing time they, find more
tedious than "raking" for obstructions
in the•depths of old Huron.
Mr. G. H. Fowler, of Goderich town-
ship, west side, came in Friday to pay
bis sub. ahead, something he has been
in the habit of doing ever since Tun
NEWS -RECORD made its debut in
newspaperdoin. Mr. Fowler has been
on the sick list for some tune and
should scarcely have been abroad such
a day as was Friday but considerately
thinking of the Editor he calve in to
renew. Councillor Plummer is another
of those who have planked down a dol-
lar since last press day. This worthy
member of the Town Council has al.
ways been a good friend of the N. -R.
The Daily Tribune of Salt Lake
City, Utah, says of a former Clinton-
ian, and brother of C. C. Rance
of Jackson ° Bros.' staff :— "Billy
Rance, a well known young busi-
ness man of Great Falls. Montana,
is in the city on a vacation and has
rooms at the Filler. Mr. Rance
bas lived in Great Falls a little
more than thirteen years and has con-
sequently seen the birth and develop-
ment of a town which promises to be-
come one of the foremost business
centres in the Northwest. Speaking of
conditions in the big state to the
north Mr. Rance said :—"Times are
certainly brightening up in Montana.
The people are beginning to r aise their
heads after the hard times and every-
one feels better. Northern Montana
has just passed a good year in the cat-
tle and sheep business and the cow
kings are patting their bulging pock-
ets and smiling beneficently. Klondi-
citis is prevalent principally in the wes-
tern portion of the state." "Billy" is
the guest of Mr. Fred Sears, who will
show him the sights of our hustling
city. He will return to the Electric
City in a few days.
oration service led by the president. On
Tuesday evening the society gave an
"At Horne," commencing at 8 o'clock.
A good programme was rendered and
a plate collection taken up on behalf of
the League.
That novel and charming instru-
ruent, the Graphophone, will be beard
for the first time in Goderich at the
Band Minstrel Entertainment. "It
laughs, it weeps, it talks, it sings."
Lovers of the marvellous will be de-
lighted. It has been leased at consid-
erable expense for this special occasion
and for one night only.
The W.C.T.U. met on Tuesday after-
noon at 3 o'clock. The topic was the
organization of a "Loyal Temperance
Legion." Contributions of cast-off
clothing, papers, magazines, bibles,
hymu-books, and other literature of a
helpful character were received for the
W. C. T. U. work tunong the lumber-
1 men in the W iarton district.
Wrn. Marlton has made a start re -
fixing the deed re "Arnoldi," and will
partly rebuild tlhe tug "Ontario," thus
giving a number of men employment.
Rev. Samuel Acheson, of Kippen,
addressed the Temperance meeting last
Sunday afternoon.
At the meeting of the Horticultural
Society in the Court house, this even-
ing, the subject for discussion will he
the "Vegetable Garden," with James
Wilkinson as leader.
Miss Mildred Campbell, pupil of To•
routo Conservatory of Music, wishes
to announce that she is ptepared to
give lessons in piano. Conservatory
methods taught, also special attention
given to theory.
Rev. Samuel Acheson, of Kippen,
conducted the services in Knox church
on Sunday, and Rev. Jas. A. Anderson
preached anniversary services at Hill's
Green, one of Mr. Acheson's congrega-
tions.
The minstrel show is for the benefit
of the town banks and as the hand has
been at a great deal of expense during
the past year, it is hoped the citizens
will turn out to the last man. Fill the
opera house to overflowing to -morrow
evening.
Dr. Yeomans, of Winnipeg, will lec-
ture in Goderich, under the auspices
of the W. C. T. U. on the evening of
Thursday, Feb. 21th. Subject ".the
Story of Christian Freedom."
R. A. McCready, general manager
Henderson Bicycle Co., arrived in
town the past week from Toronto, 'tc-
companied by Mrs. McCready. The
gentleman is an expert in the manu-
facture of cycles, and thoroughly un-
derstands the business of selling them.
Bl uevale.
Miss Lillie Oliver'of Clinton, is the
guest of Miss Bella Burgess.
Miss Jamieson, late post -mistress, is
visiting in town.
Mrs. Stroud, of Lower Wingham, is
visiting at Mr, Thomas Stewart's.
Miss Cross has gone to Manitoba
where she will be married.
Rev. Mr. Fisher, of Gorrie, exchang-
ed pulpits with Mr. Rodgers last Sab-
bath.
Circular Town Topics.
GODERICs, February 17, — The
heavy rain last week combined
with the general thaw filled many
cellars to the inconvenience of the
owners.
Several contracts for the erection of
dwellings have already been given out.
The vote on the elevator bonus
by-law granting $50,000 for stock will
be taken on Saturday week.
Wagons were in general use again
on Saturday.,
G. N.• Davis has 'a full stock of
stoves, tinware, etc., in his new store
on Colborne street.
Mrs. Blackstone, her many Clinton
friends will be pleased to hear, is now
ante to be around again.
Mrs. R. G Reynolds and Miss Hor-
ton are visiting in Detroit city.
merchants startedutherin
the crystal blocks this week.g
Mrs. Martin, one of our oldest resi-
dents, died last week aged 79 years.
Some 210 names were• put on the
voter's list by 'the Board of Registrars.
Regular meeting night of the town
council, to -morrow, Friday.
Our doctors say that scarlet fever
and measles have left us and an M.
D. says that there is not half the sick-
ness in town there was this time last
year.
There will be early communion at
St. George's next Sunday.
CrowswereflyingaroundGoderich the
past week. Does the presence of these
birds mean spring.
The freshet last week did not cause
damage along the river, as the mouth
was clear of ice.
Mr. R. Radcliffe has been re -appoint-
ed C. P. R. ticket agent in Goderich,
and is now prepared to sell tickets to
all parts of the world, including" the
shortest route to the Klondike.
Harry Sturdy is now able to move
around after his serious illness.
The February thaw prevented the
advertised hockey match between
Goderich and Seaforth
The minstrels will give us some new
"goaks" to -morrow evening.
Two layers were added to the east
end of the breakwater the past week.
Mr. Peter McEwen is now out of
danger, we ,are pleased to be able -to
record.
Mr. Walter Shannon left last Thurs-
day for Seattle, to sail for Alaska, with
a view in the near future of travelling
Klondikewards.
On Wednesday evening of last week,
as Horace Fulford, carriage painter of
town, was driving towards Saltford a
passing driver slashed his whip and
caused the animal Fulford was driving
to run away. The horse continued its
wild course towards Dunlop's Hill, but
when near the school house the rig
upset throwing the driver out. The
horse was caught and the vehicle put
to one side, and then Fulford led the
animal up town to the stable. Find-
ing that one of his legs was sore he
called on doctor to haveit attended to.
The next morning he was exceedingly
feverish and the M. D. being called in.
discovered that he was suffering in-
ternally and so rapidly did complies•
tions ensue t hat he died the same even-
ing, On Friday the funeral took
place from the residence of his sister,
Mrs. IC. Humber, to preiience of a largo
number of relatives and friends, the
O. O. E. of which deceased was a mens-'
bei conducting the noeiety ceremony,
and Rev. W. Godwin the church ser-
vice.
The Epworth League of Christian
Endeavor, of Victoria street &Jura,
held anniverear services on n
Appropriate seasons were Sunday
by the pastor, as_ follows: 1; a.
subject ".1. Goad nargain'"'7 p.
'er`monal Consecration ' The etton-
lnrg ttertsen was followed b', a WSW
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S, S. Convention at Nile.
The nineteenth annual Sunday
School Convention of the Dungannon
and Nile circuits was held in the
church at the Nile un Thursday, Feb.
10th. It consisted of three sessions.
In the morning there was a fair crowd,
but at the afternoon and evening
sessions the church was crowded to
the door With earnest and attentive
people who are interested in Sunday
School work. Every number on the
programme was taken up by the per-
son selected by the committee. Rev.
J. E. J. Millyard, of Nile, presided in
the morning, Rev. B. L. Hutton, of
Dungannon, in the afternoon and Mr.
Wrn. Bailie, of Nile, in the evening.
The sessions were each opened and
closed with religious exercises. Con-
gregational singing enlivened the pro•
ceedings in the morning and afternoon.
The Nile choir supplied the music in
the evening. The following is a con-
densed report of the day's proceedings,
the addresses and discussions being
combined.
MORNING SESSION.
Reports were given by Nile, Dun-
gannon and Ebenezer schools. In
these three schools $231.37 have been
raised for Sunday School purposes
during the year 1897. $18J has been
expended by them for the purpose of
carrying on their work, Forty-five
teachers and officers teach and
control these schools. Their aver-
age attendance wits about' 37.
301 names of scholars were en-
rolled and the average attend-
ance of these amounted to 179. Con-
sidering the distance some scholars
reside from the school and that some
are only living for a part 'of the year
in the neighborhood the average is
very good. These three schools are
supplied with 120 copies of the Onward,
70 Sunbeams, 80 Happy
Days, 33
Ban-
ners and
an-
mersand 230 Berean Leaves, sor also
read the Northern Messenger andi Dew
Drops. These reports were discussed.
In the time allotted to suggestions
front S. S. workers the subject of sub
stitute teachers was taken up ; some
favored them, others were opposed to
there. Following are some sugges-
tions :—If substitutes are not iippoint-
ed much time is lost to the class while
the superintendent is hunting a supply.
Substitutes if appointed for the year
would be much depended on by the
regular teachers. Teachers' meetings
would be an advantage if they could
be carried on. It was noted that in a
certain school the lesson is taught in
one class a week earlier than it should
be that the members of that class may
be able to act as substitute teachers.
Mr. John Echlin, superintendent of
Sheppardton school, gave. the address
of welcome. He welcomed the visitors
because he expected to be helped by
an interchange of thought. In these
conventions we become acquainted
and provoke one another to good
works.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr. Wrn. Plunkett, of Ebenezer,
spoke on the present state of S. S.
work in Canada. S. S. work is in 0
very satisfactory state in Canada. It
•has put itself ahead so much that it is
found to be necessary to the success of
the church. In revivals the majority of
those converted come from the Sunday
Schools. The church recognizes the
importance of the work of the Sunday
School, to such an extent that its ablest
scholars are assisting the Sunday
Schools by the preparation of lesson
helps. S. S. workers are not satisfied
with intellectual education, they work
for spiritual good. The Sunday School
never was in such a state as it is to-
day, never was more interest taken in
S.S. work than at present.
Mr. Wm. Bailie, of Nile, introduced
the subject of Temperance. Teachers
and officers cannot be truly successful
without being strictly temperate in
their habits. They should always teach
temperance, not only by their words
and their lives but also by their fran-
chise. To teach temperance success-
fully the parents should assist. Youth
is the time when habits are formed.
The drinking habit le generally formed
between the ages of 12 and 20 years.
We should keep the tempernnee object
in view in all our teaching, all S. S.
workers should be alive to the impor-
tance of temperance. A pledge should
be In each school and should be signed
by all the scholars. The plebise.lte is
soon coming and temperance literature
should be sown broadcast over the
land by the Sunday Schools,
"The Teacher's in tet est In the Scholar
inandout of the School," w s the sub.
a
{{get assigned to Mls I. Whyard, of
Dungannon. The class should hold
the interailt of the teacher at all times;
interested in the scholars; we should
he interested in them not from duty
but from love; teacher's should sit
with their classes while in the Sunday
school ; we should be so interested in
our classes that other classes will not
attract our attention ; an inattentive
class is as dear to the Saviour ns the
model class; we' should respect the
apinious of the members of the classes
and wrong answers should not be
passed over without being considered
and corrected; teachers unavoidably
absent should be very careful in the
selections of persons to act as their
substitutes ; teachers hearing disparag-
ing reports of their scholars should go
to thein and speak to them privatey
about the matter and give theta good
advice; never permit anyone to speak
slightingly of our scholars; be careful
of their names and characters; show
scholars that we love them; if we can
win their affection we can also win
their attention; let the class know that
you pray tot' them as individuals as
well as a Class, get scholars/to pray foe
the teacher; teachers might gain the
confi'deuce and esteem of their classes
by inviting thein to spend an evening
once or twice a yea.0 at their horse,
thus teaching them how to live as
Christians at home.
The subject given to Mr. J. Hither-
ington, of Nile, was "How to raise the
standard of Sunday School Teaching."
Teaching is not talking or lecturing
but rather drawing from the class
answers to questions and impressing on
the minds of the scholars the art, and
necessity of thinking for themselves.
The teachers' work is more than im-
pi ►ting knowledge, part of his work is
character building. De not attempt
to teach too much -hut make thorough
work. Teachers should have clear
conceptions of Bible truths, they
should be inspired with the lesson and
carry that inspiration into the class.
Inspiration cud enthusiasm are essen-
tial to successful teaching. Take
Christ as our example, use illustrations
to enforce the truth but only such illus-
trations as the class can understand.
Each teacher should be thoroughly
versed in the lesson. We need to he
well trained in the art of teaching to
be' successful. Teachers' meetings
sometimes fail to be practically bene,
ficial to all classes. Normal class
teaching for S. S. workers would be
beneficial if practicable.
The subject introduced by Mr. John
Dusbow, Superintendent, of NiteSunday
School, was "The aim of Sunday
School work and how to reach it."
Soule airrh at having a large school or 0
large class ; some at having an inter-
esting class ; some at appearing well
before the class ; some at. imparting
Biblical knowledge, but information is
not salvation. These aims are good so
far as the go but they do not go far
enough. The true aim of Sunday
School work is to bless the scholia ; to
build up good characters and to glorify
God. To accomplish this each teacher
should be horn of the Spirit. He roust
make an earnest study of God's word.
He must have tact in teaching. He
must present the lesson in such a way
that the scholar will understand the
truth it contains. A teacher's life
during the week has ten times more
influence over his scholars than his
teaching on Sunday. A teaeher must
work, study, pray soid trust to the
helu of the Holy Spirit.
Mae Wm. Watson, of the Nile,
biul for his subject "The ex-
ercise of authority in the school."
1t is hard to teach when there
is disorder in the neighboring
classes. The tongue is a good weapon
with which to keep order but it must
he used aright. We should keep order
by love and reverence, The superin-
tendent has the most. authority in the
school. They should teach the child-
ren reverence for God's house. We
must be governed by circumstances in
keeping order,
The first address to the children was
given by Miss Hutton, of Dungannon,
who took for her subject, a Lead Pencil.
As a pencil is composed of two parts,
lead and wood, so a child is composed
of soul and body. As the wood is a
protection for the lead, so the body is a
home for the soul during our earthly
life.
.As it pencil, to be useful, const be
sharpened, so children, to he useful,
roust be sharpened by getting a good
education and building good charac-
ters. There are two ways of getting
through life. Slide through life and
be a nobody, or master every difficulty
o itions. We l• ant s
holdrn it p
and i
roust learn self-control in our youth,
Be thankful to those in command who
teach ns to obey. As pencils are
sharpened as long as they last so we
are to learn as long as we live. Pencils
are polished on the outside. Children
should always Le pulite and mannerly.
Trtie politeness comes from the heart.
Pencils are either hard, soft or med-
ium. Childreu's characters should not
be too hard. They- will then refuse
instruction. They should not be too
soft. They will then be too easily led.
Pencils are used for making marks.
Cbildren.are making their marks in the
world. And these marks are record-
ed in Heaven. Live to he a pencil in
God's hands.
The second address to the children
was given by Mr. John McLean, super-
intendent of Dungannon Sunday
School. He took for it subject, "Little
Things." The ant is wise because it
lays up a store for the future. We
should commence in early life to lay
up it store of useful knowledge and
Bible truths for use in after lite. The
conies are little folk but they are wise
because they build upon a rock. Child-
ren are building character and should
lay the toundation on a stolid rock even
Jesus Christ. Character is the only
possession that will endure throughout
eternity,
EVENING SESSION.
After the opening exercises the fol-
lowing resolution was moved, second-
ed and adopted.
Whereas—The Liquor Traffic of our
country is detrimental to the hest in-
terests of our hornes, hostile to the
cause of God and disastrous to the
welfare of humanity at large.
Whereas ---We are on the eve of a
Dominion Plebescite as to the advisa-
bility of prohibiting the traffic.
Resolved—That this convention is in
favor of prohibition and recommends
that the different. Sabbath Schools
hero represented take such measures
as seem best for the promotion of this
cause.
Mrs. S. J. Pentland, of Dungannon,
gave an address on "Our dependence
on the Holy Spirit for Sunday School
Work." Sunday School work. is of the
greatest importance. The school is
the garden from which the heavenly
gardener transpbints slips to bloom in
eternal bowers. In the Sunday
School we tweet We to face with the
coming mon tthd women. They svill
be true or untrue. They will work for
Christ, or Against him. How careful
we must be in trainingthem, Where
are those who fool suicient in them-
selves to carry on Sunday School
work ? They are not to be found.
Christ emus, "Without me ye can do
a
1 in Sunday
rs
nclttring. We, as to
School, roust have the help of the Holy
Spirit, without it our efforts will be
futile, our influence will be nothing.
0 et't divine help to be properly r We are not at play becoming, Sunda.
School teachers, wo must have the
faith that does not know what no is,
We are dependent on the holy_ Spirit
for (1) Preparation, that we maty study
the scriptures in order to teach others;
(2) A recognition of the greatness of
the work and of out responsibility. (3)
The Baptism of Love, without love
efforts are _cold, words are e powerless;
love electrifies words and sanctifies
action; with Iove we become magnets
drawing to Christ. (4) Enlighten-
ment, that, We may understand the
things of God. The Holy Spirit will
open the minds for the reception of the
gospel. (5) Wisdom. Wisdom to
know how, where and why to teach
the class. The infant class teacher
has a chance of moulding charac-
ter as first impressions ate lasting,
(ti.) Guidance. We are often in iised
of a guide. Jesus offers us a safeguide
that will lead us iilto all truth. (7.)
Power. We have enough Sunday
School machinery but We need more
power put into it..
Lastly we are dependent on the holy
Spirit for the reward of our efforts iu
Sunday School work. The tours of
disappoiutwent are noted by our
heavenly Father. Bread cast on the
water will be seen after many days..
With the help of the Holy Spirit we
may be the instrument in God's hands
of winning so many souls for His king-
dom that we will wear a crown glitter-
ing with jewels in the heavenly home.
Rev. J. E. J. Millyard, of the Nile in
speaking on the subject "A general
knowledge of the Bible essential to
Sunday School work," spoke briefly of
the history of the Bible, of its origin,
of its writers, of the time of their writ-
ing, of its translations and of the
triumphs which it has accomplished
over scepticism and infidelity. The
Bible is a revelation from Uod himself
and is read, studied and loved more
to -day than ever before. Education, tut
and civil government though powerful
agents are unable to properly civilize a
nation or make there virtuous. The
Bible and its truths are the true civiliz-
ing agents. The 13ihle is the text hook
of the Sunday School. A general
knowledge of its history, literature and
politics is essential to success in Sun-
day School teaching. Walkers in Sun-
day Schools are writing on immortal
souls. Prayer and prayer only will
give the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
Teachers are 41 part of the great army
that is fighting for God and they must
fight 00 until God calls them home to
their reward.
The closing address was given by
Rev. B. L. Hutton, of Dungannon, on
the subject, "The religions instruction
of the young." What is it? Who are
responsible for it."
The holy Spirit never interferes
with a roan's free mural agency. It
requires secular and religious educa-
tion combined to make the perfect
luau. God believes in true education.
He is never in sympathy with wilful
ignorance. Secular education without
religious education is very dangerous.
How Many smart men intelleetualty
are in prisons suffering for crimes they
have committed. Religious education
without secular education is blind.
The apostles were well educated.
They were taught for three years by
Christ himself who spoke as loan
never spoke and taught as one who
had authority, Every Hebrew parent
was compelled to give his child a good
education and to teach hill a trade.
The schools of the prophets were the
colleges of olden times. Most of our
higher educational institutions are
under the control of the churches.
No power hut God's can withstand
evil. No power outside of Christ
can save souls. Parents are responeible
for the hone teaching of the truths
that they themselves know. Who
should teach ? The church must
teach. The ministers are teaching
every Sunday from the pulpit. The
Sunday Schools roust teach. These
teachers have a work before theni
that should engross their .strictest at-
tention. What is the mind if it is not
developed and properly educated.
The home, the pulpit and the Sunday
School are responsible for the religious
education of the young and a very'
great responsibility it is.
A. P. SHVPPERD,
Secretary of Convention.
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IVAAAASO
House and Lot tor Sale.
The undersigned offers for Sale that Two
StoryBrick. Residence
occupied by the e late
Mrs. tt'itlianl Rattenbury- There is in connec-
tion one arae of ]and which will also besot(' 1a
ono piece with residence or in lot,, to suit
purchaser.
Apply to
W. W. FAB n AN, or to
J. RATTENBl-'RN, Clinton,
Fob. Ifith.
rrerrrarrsow
W. JACKSON,
AGENT, C. P. R.
CLINTON, ONT.
Travellers for Manitoba, Dakota, the
North-West and the Klondike Gold
Fields will consult their interests by
applying to the above for all informa-
tion in reference to travel.
THE . .
REPAiRiNC
OF WATCHES
TS one of the most important
branches of our business,
in fact there is no feature of
our business that we wish to
impress upon you more than
this.
Having bad twenty years
experience in the
Repairing of Watches
We feel qualifid to do
your work well,
CIIARGES will be found
moderate, and satisfac-
tion fully guaranteed.
AI d. GRIGG
Successor to , .
JU»,b.:lrs. ile0:i I. .
FEMIV AIM 17, 1898uggioompippiwoompoinompswompo.
A GREAT 8NAP:r_
—$I6 SUIT FOR $Io
We have just made a
purchase of 300 yards of
fine Tweed, from one of the
best manufacturers in Can-
ada, at a tremendous reduc-
tion from regular figures,
and during the months of
February and
March
we will offer a
$16 Suit to order
for
We hokave no hesitation in saying
that this is the greatest bargain
ever offered in this section of coun-
try. The make and trimmings will be of
the best, and we can confidently recom-
mend the cloth in every particular.
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JACKSO
ROS.
THE BIC STORE, CLINTON.
PREPARATIONS FOR
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/6.11,,•,.
SPRING BUSINESS.
il'AIIIS business is in a better
1. position to supply the Dry
Goods wants of this section
than at any time in the past.
We are trying to better it, trying to make it
nearer what it should be all the time and
preparations for this spring's trade have been
made with this end in view. For months
past we have been planning forr the trade
that is just at hand. Samples by the hundred
have been gone carefully over, prices and
qualities compared and orders paced that
ensure us the best stock of Spring Dry
Goods this store has -ever shown. We are
doing, all we can to obtain for our customers
the right styles and the best Dry G-oods val-
ues to be had and the undisputed name that
this store has for reliable and high-class
goods will more than ever be maintained the
coming season.
EARLY SEWING.
Many people like to get their spring sewing done early.
Many of our spring lines 'tare already opened up and
these early buyers will find here A 1 values inEmbroid-
eries, Cottons, Sheetings, Shirtings and
all Staple Dry Goods.
The New Prints are in. They're prettier than ever befo
and you are welcome to come and see there whether yo
want to buy now or not.
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HODGENS
BRCE
Direct importers, Clinton,