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The Brussels Post, 1895-9-27, Page 1Vol. 28, No. 11. FIRE I FiRE ! Tlie undersigned le prepareqd to Inane all elude of Village property et the lowest rates mine following nest -elan oornpanioB, viz:, •'fane0ahire," of Manchester, Cleated.9 'Million, Nounde Stirling. "Sun," of London, listable/lied eel). 1710, - ,Capital 7 Million Dollars. "Wellington Minuet," of Guelph, l;stabnahod leg. Also s20,000 to Loan on good Perin security at el and ever cont. for a or 10 years. ae.a J. A...Creighton. GRAND IILLINERY tqPENING. MISSES RODDIOK & SMITH announce their Millininery Op- ening to take place on Wednesday, Thursdny &.Friday, SEPT. 25, 26 & 27. All the Latest fashions. A S/iecial Invitation Ex- tended to all. MISSES Roddick & Smith BRUSSELS. 8 8, Athabasca iallitoba u 7 S 8. Alberta VPPER Wf OWEN SOUND LASE 1IONDAY STEAMERS THURSDAY A WEEK SATURDAY 'Upon arrival of SS. Express leaving To- ronto 10.45 a.m. on those days. For further particulars apply to T. FARROW, AGENT, BRUSSELS. To Smokers To meet the wishes of their customers The Geo. E. Tookebt & Son Co., Ltd., Hamilton, Ont,; have placed upon the market A Combination Plttg of SMOKING TOBACCO This en,pplive it long felt want, giving the consumer one 20 Dent -plug, or a 10 oent pieces or a 5 cent piece of the famous "T B'' brined of pure Virginia To- hawao. The tin tag "T.Cc 13" is On every Wee. SHINGLES British Columbia Red Coder Shingles 0ND--- North Shore Pine and Cedar FOB SALE AT THE IVE1lls Planing Brussels b Also Doors and Sash of all Pat- terns on hand or made t0 order et Sheet Notice. Estimates Furnished for ^ all kinds of Buildings, Workman- ship and Material Guaranteed, J• cgc P. AMENTI, BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1896 WESTWARD HA 1 The following letter from De. Maadon. alit, M. P„ will les read with interest by our merlons, It appeared in the Wing - ham Times :— At your request I furnish you with a few uobes of our visit to the Wost.. On the morning of the 6th day of August, 189.5, wo termed our fence toward the great "Norbhwosb Land:" At 5;80 a. M. of that beautiful Damning we said good- bye to our family anel boarded the train for Owen Sound, Ab Orangeville we. were delayed two hours, during which we visited the points of interest of that thriving town. At 10.30 a. in, we contin- ued our journey to Owen Sound. Oa our arrival we were met at the station by kind friends who invited ue to partake of the hospitality of their home for the few hears we would have to wait for the sail- ing of the beautiful steamer, "Manitoba," upon which we intended to bake passage to Fort William. Their kind invitation was accepted with thanks and their hos- Apitality duly appreciated and enjoyed.. t ".50 p. rn. wo repaired to the steamer. Wo were accompanied to the wharf by our entertainers and other land friends who wished to see us safely on board.` Ab 8.45 p. in. we waved adieu to our friends on the wharf and sailed off majms- tioally up the Sound. The afternoon was -.a delightful one and was passed pleasantly in wetohing the points of land as they passed in panoramic view • before us. At .length the shadows of evening closed in upon us, and we retired to the drawing room to read Max O'Rell's opin- ions of Uncle Sam. and John Bull. At G.80 o'clock of the 'foll'owing morning we were astir to witness the beautiful scen- ery of the Sault Sb. Mario river,as we were just entering it at that time. The river is several miles wide et its mouth, and about forty miles long. The river is studded by many islands of different sizes, and some of great fertility. Tho largest one is St. Joseph's Island. It possesses villages of considerable import- ance audlarge agrioultaral settlements. On, the 6th o8 August, at 10.45 a. an., wo arrived at the American Soo. We had to remain here about five hours. This delay was paused by the great number of vos- sele that had to pass through the canal before "Manitoba's" time came. This is the point at which the great commercial trade of the upper lakes meet. It is here that au idea can be formed of the im- mense oomrneroe of the lakes. The aver- age daily number of vessels passing through this canal is from 80 to 100. At length our Hine came and the "Manitoba" sailed into the lock and was raised to the level of Lake Superior and off we sailed into the cool, clear waters of that Medi- terranean Sea of vast proportions. The balanoeof the eveuing was fine and balmy, but a little cloudy. The sun was hid behind the fleecy clouds which were float- ing towards the east. The rays of the. sun glinting through the rifts of the clouds gave to the moving waters the ap- pearance of millions of diamonds glitter- ing in the light. The shades of night gathered ,around ns a little earlier .than the night before, owing to a fog which brooded over the surface of the waters. The clouds wraps the moon in a mantle of gloom and she was unable to smile upon us with her silvery light. Owing to fogs below and clouds above, precau- tions had to be taken to avoid collisions, A large lantern was hung at mast head to take the plane of the moon, fog horns screeched out their unearthly roars, watchmen were placed upon the Captain's bridge to penetrate as far as possible the fogs which menaced our safety. In every direction fog horns were answering ,each other and the light of the lanterns were seen on every side. At 10.45 p. m• we retired to rest and had another night in the kindly aims of Morpheus. At 6.80 a. m. on the 7th of August we were on our feet again, feeling hale and hearty, after the restorative influence of Nature's balfny sleep. A: constitutional walk of several times around the deck of the veseol was taken in the cool, invigorating breeze of Lake Superior, after which, breakfast was taken with- the relish of an epicure. This was a most delightful mowing. The air was cool and full of oxygen. Tbo sky was clear and the sun shone out in all his glory, abasing the mists away and revealing to our visor the Northern clout line of the lake. To our right, in the distance, could be seen cov- ered with the morning haze, thenorth shore • of Lake Superior, and ending abruptly to the north of us in Thunder Cape, or, as it is sometimes called, the "Sleeping Giant." This promontory is said to be 1800 feet above the level of the lake. He 'Dare perpendicular rocks re- semble rude masonry. To the west of us was Pie Island. .0 hie island is of con- siderable size and its summit 1400 feet above the lake below. There is a` lake upon the to of this island, which abounds in several lands of fish. Ib has apparent- ly no inlet or outlet, We pass between the Cape upon 01.11: the island on our left in Thunder Bay. Inthe dis- berme we see the town. of Port Arthur nestling on bhel,illside on the north coast line of the Bay. Looking through the field glass, a little tolthe left we can dis- biuobly sox the magniflceut grain elevators of the Canadian Pacific Railway at Fort William. As the "Manitoba" does nob intend oaihugg at Port Arthur, she changes her course a little to the loft and onbere the mouth of the Karninietignia river and glides slowly up the river for about one mile and a half and draws up at the wharf in the little scattered town of Fort William. Having to remain here for about ten house for the arrival of the west bound train, we repaired to the Canadian Pedalo Railway Hotel: After dinner and a short rest, wo boarded the electric car and went to Port Arthur to see its points of interest. TO is a strata - ed town of about 8,000 inhabitants. It oouteine a few very fine buildings. Every- thing gives indication of its having seen better days and more prosperous' times, The fact that the Canadian Paoifie' Bell - way Company does the meet of ire busi- ness at Fort William tolls heavily spinet the future' prosperity of Port Arthur, The company have three very large ole. vetoes at Port William, having a Wombin- ed capacity of tweedyfourmilliou bushels. The Karninistieuia river forme a beauti. ful and safe harbor in any lsiud ee weath- er. Its webers are never ruffled by any einem upon, the lake. This ceuiesaent state of the watere of the harbor faoili tater the loading and unloading of freight on and from the vessels. 'Those facilities aro wanting at Port Arthur, on account of the agitated condition of the waters of the harbor during stormy tirnee- upon the lake. Tliuuder Bay ns too large a body of water and not suf ioisntly she], `tore from the open lake ever to be a fireb;olass barber. The mouth of the 0amiuisti uia river is apt to 'become sand -barred by the floods of spring and will Dost .the Government considerable money for dredging purposes, ' Wo saw the dredges at work and they were doing a good job. (TO BE OaNriNrlND,) Huron Fall Assizes. The Fall Assizes for the trial of jury cases was opened by Justice Ross on Tuesday of last week. George W. Wells, Q. C., appeared bo conduct the orown business,' but there was not a single case, excepting a charge of attempt . at rape against one Wm. Thompson, on which the grand jury returned "no bill." The following were sworn in as the g laud jury PeterMOKay, Tuckersmith, foreman John C. Baldwin, Ashfield ; Jas. Clark, Stephen • Archibald Ferguson, MoKillop ; James McClure, Colborne ; Joseph Oster, Grey ; Samuel Waiters and Geo, A. Cooper, Goderiob ; Alex. Duncan, Us borne ; Robert Harding, HowiekGeo. 0. Naylor, Wawanosh ; Geo. Parker, Goderiob. In addressing the grand jury.His Lord- ship took occasion to speak m ;praise- worthy terms of the present condition of the court house, which he found much improved since his former visit here. He referred to the erection of the house of industry as a testimony to the humanity and high intelligence of the people of this county, Heretofore a question of dollars and cents was allowed to obstruct this high and bounden duty, and those whohadeducated public thought and action mato the completion of this very desirable institute wore deserving of all praise for their efforts. Rabe vs. Hall et al, was an action for judgment on, further directions. The master at Goderich was direoted to tax and allow to the plaintiff and defendants, Kellerman and Patz, their costs, the latter to pay these costs out of moneys that may be found in their hands and bo pay over the balance in their hands to plff. Rate, and to be then fully discharged from their trust as executors of the late Gideon Yager. It. H. Collins, for pili. ; Garrow, Q. 0., for defte. Richardson vs. Gourley, an action for breach of contract to cut timber, and for slander arising out of a dispute between the parties. Eleven witnesses were sworn for the plff. and four for the de- feuce, and certain, questions were sub- mitted to the jury, which they answered, giving plff. a verdict of 010 and costs on the slander' action, and 0188 in the ace count. His Lordship directed that judg- ment be entered for plff. for 0198 and costs, and dismissed deft's. counterclaim. Cameron, Q. C., and E. N. Lewis for plff. ; Garrow & Proudfoot for deft. Patton vs. Denman, an action bo estab- lish a boundary lino between the parties, who reside in Morris township. The jury was dispensed with and His. Lord- ship dismissed the action With costs. Gari;ow & Proudfoot for plff. ; Ayles- worth, Q. C., and E. L. Dickenson for deft. Martindale vs. Copp, au action for moneys overpaid on the shipment of hay. Jury dispensed with, and His Lordship pave judgment for plff. for $544.65, and Interest from Marola 8, 1895. Garrow, Q. C., and R. S. Hays for pili'. ; J. M. Best for deft. Beocom et al vs. Dyggert Bros. This was an action for fraudulent misrepre- sentation in the sale of a horse, and it excited a great degree of interest, the plaintiffs cumbering 15, besides their witnesses. The animal in question ores. a trotting stallion named Roseland, 17,- 784, which the defts., who are residents of Springville, N. Y., sold to Jno. Beacom acid 14 others for 01600, in, shame of 0100 each. It is elaiilned for the piffs. that the horse was small in, size, and nob au animal that would have been selected, but for the breeding claimed for him by defts. and an alleged record of 2.800, which plffs. claim was never really made, the horse's hest time being 2.59. Camer- on, Holt & Hohnes for plffs. Garraw, Q. C., and E. Sydue Smith,h costs. Q. C. for defts. Verdict for yy ' defeudauts with Moriarty ve. Smith was postpouecl nu - til next Court. Scott vs. Pike was en action to recover damages for alleged arrest and defama- tion of character. The case was settled by dit. for 8100 and costs. Meredith, Cameron, Judd & Drumgolo for plff. ; Garrow t Proudfoot for deft. The following is the Grand Jurors' presentment :. The jurors of our Sovereign Lady the Queen beg leave to report that wefind the court house in all its aparbmente, clean and well kept. We have Jenson for congratulation in no aiming l offences having been bronght before us:' We visited the jail and found five per - sone ennfiusd there—four males and one female. The female rand two males aro insane. These oases have been investi- gated and are awaiting removal to the aeykurn. Two males are vagrants ; they are aged and very feeble.. We found the jail and premises Olean, and feel assured that the sanitary con- dition Will bo greatly improved by the ex- cellent water system put in this Summer, for which the Coimty Council deserve' credit. We aro also glad to know that a very commodious House of Refuge is 10000150 of erection, and will be ready for own - Fabian this Fall, which we feel assured will be a great relief to the poorer class and a beuefit to the county. at largo. PIMA Me0Neri Foreman, Normal Class Institute. Rev. John McEwen Normal Claes Secy. of the Provincial S. S. Association, held a cerise of meetings in the Methodist church, Brussels, on Sunday aftsrecon at 4 p. m. ; cu Monday at 3 and 8 p. m. and tlesdayat the same hours, under. the auspices of the District Sabbath School' Association,. In his prefatory remarks the speaker drew attention to the best eouditions for Normal class, or any work of the teacher or preacher. He must, first, have his hearers—olass or audience—together,'otn- pbaeizing the word together, in the oft - quoted passage, "Where two or three are gathered together," etc, This is bhe first prinoipls of Normal work, close together, not scabbered, and the teacher, if possible, standing, not sitting. Second, personal contact. The Saviour set no value on the size of his audience, as compared with doming into personal touch with those whom he wanted to save. Mr,MoBwen dealt with "Jesus, the ideal Teacher and the Teacher's ideal," Sabbath afternoon, utilizing the black- board in outlining the subject :—(1) The Preparation ; (2) The Opportunity ; (8) Charaoter. The teacher insist evince humility, unselfishness, trustfulness and sympathy. It was a very interesting tome and ppraotisally , handled. G. F. Blair, Prod dent, occupied the chair. The topic discussed Monday afternoon was "Normal work, its relation bo S. S. efficiency." In the treatment of this topic he elaborated the following 'points as essential Its auras—(1) A larger grasp of the book we teach, a general knowledge of the book will enable the teacher to get at once to the heart of the lesson. (2) A better knowledge of the boy we teach, peculiarities et mind, air cumstances, tvih, home life, oto. (3) A larger appreciation of the condition of his spiritual life. Teaching, lie defined to be "causing another to know what we know." The Sabbath school uo longer is regard- ed, as a relation of the Church, bat as the Church itself at work, by the use of its best forces, and the Word of God the staple of its agency, the first 'aim being the administration of the Word in build- ing up saints, and csoondly the evangeli- zationof sinners, that is, bringing the truth into such relation to the sinners' condition as to reveal to the unsaved their need' of a Soviour. Referring to the revival of the 18th century, under Wes- leyandWhitfield and their en-adjutors,iu Euglond and Scotland, and others in Germany, he was of the opinion that the work proceeded in the following order : In Germany it was a revival of learning and religion ; in Scotland, in the order of religion and learning, and in, England, a revival of political life, freedom of con- science and religion. In these revivals the S. S. work Dame to the front as au important factor. Rev. G. H. Cobble - dick, presided. There was a large attendance. The exeroises of the evening consisted of an explanation of a chart 14112 feet, entitled "A bird's eye view of the Bible'" The books are represented in columns from top to bottom, and classified in the following order :—Law, history, poetry, prophecy, and the New Testament, his- tory, epistles and prophecy. Rev. R. Paul filled the chair. A very fine quar- tette, "Shall I receive a welcome home," was sung by Misses Lillian Ainley and Minnie Stewart and A. Stracben and A. Ross. The collection amounted to 05.45. Tuesday afternoon the meeting opened at 3 p. m. with singing and prayer. The subject was "The vital steps to Teach- ing." The following points were brought out and made plain :—The Teacher, the Truth, the Learner. Thera were three branches of the subject, (1) Approach— Iu which there must be 1st, Contact ; 2nt1, Impression ; 3rd, Interest. (2) The Process—In which there must be let, Attention ; 2nd, Co operation ; 3rd, lu- stre/Alen ; 4th, Assimilation ; 5th, Con- viction ; Gth, Conduct. (3) Result---lst, Habits ; 2nd, Ohmmeter ; 3rd, Service. Some questions were askedaud answered. At the evening session Rev. J. Ross presided. The subjeot was "A bird's-eye view of the Life of Christ." The speaker spoke strongly on the preparation for Christ coming. The slate of the world was one of peace, and thee emphasized three things, namely—The Geography, the Chrinology, the Itinerary of the Life of Christ. Minch interest was felt in, the service. A. pretty quartette was sung by Misses A. Smith and L. Sample and W. Wake and N. Gerry, entitled "Great is the Lord." The following resolution was adopted unanimously :—Moved by Rev. G. H. Cabbledick, B. D., seconded by Rev. D. Forest, that as the Grey and Morris Sabbath School Assooiatiou oro rejoice that we have been permitted to enjoy these meetings, and we dssixe to express to Rev. Mr. ltloEwen our high appreoi- atiou of his services during the sessions of this Normal Institute, the greatbeneflt we have derived from his instruction and the inspiration, to and equipment for better Sabbath school wont, which we have received. We earnestly hope that the Provincial Association may be able to continue thisDepatmenb of its work, as we believe such Normal instruction the great need cf our time. RzoenniNo Arousals IISTn0T,—Tile law provides that a person taking up estray stook shall give notice that such animals are on their promisee by publishing three times in a newspaper published within the seation where the estray wan found, and if the property is not galled for within three weeks after the insertion, of the notice the finder shall go to a justice of the peace and make oath to find- ing and adversising. If the property ie not claimed' within a year and should not exceed 050 in value, it then belongs to the party on whose premises it stray. ed: I# worth over 050 ib shall be adver- tised by the justice and sold, and the. excess of all expenses shall be paid over to the county treasurer. Any person taking up an estray and neglestiug to Danes the same to be advertised and ap- praised shall be liable to a flue of 020. • PERSONA PEilSONAit IrARto 1IA:1?US. Rev, e, Jones is able to gab down street, Airs, H. Dennis' was visiting in Gods - rich. Mise Clore Hernbly, of Detroit, orae in town on Tuesday. Mrs. Crocker, of Exeter, is visiting her -brother, Councillor Gerry. Will. dames bas enured a si'tuation in a machine shop in Manitoba, Miss Jessie MoAlpine was visiting in W ingbam during thepast week, GOO. Look's has gone to Walkerton where he has a situation ae tailor, J. W. Browatt and Chas. Dutton were visiting et G. A, Deadrnan's this week. Will. Bawtinheimer was nailed home owing to the serious illness of his sister. Rev. A. Y. Hartley and wife, of Blue vale, were visiting in Brussels on Mon. day. Jim. Dewitt, S. Beattie and J. O'Leary attended the races at Sturgis, Miob., last week. Mrs. Geo. Good, of Wingham, was re- newing old friendships in Brussels this week. Miss ArnyBrett, of Seaforth, is visit- ing her sister, Dere. Dr, MoNaugbton, this wag' rs. W. R. Wilson has gone to Ohes- enane, Michigan, to visit her eon James and family. Mrs, Ince Shaw was visiting at Tees. water this week. The family may remove from Brussels shortly. Mrs. Jas. Dickson, Goderiob, wife of the late Registrar, has been dangerously. ill during the past week. W. G. Willis and Miss Maud Wilson, both of Seaforth, were united in marriage. on Wednesday of this weak. J. A. Young, the bustling agent of the Ontario Manual, was in town last week. His home is in Mount Forest. Mr. and Miss Sutherland and Miss Nellie Carlisle, of Honsall, were the guests of Mrs. (Dr.) Graham. Mrs. E. 8. Creighton and daughter, of Guelph, are visiting at J. A. Creighton's. Mr. Creighton was here over Sunday. 'Chas. Comte, a brother of Mrs. George Thomson, Brussels, was married' recently to a Mies Habkirk, of Hamilton. They reside in Galt. Miss Blakeman has leased her reef - deuce for a year to Mrs. Dark, sr., of Grey, and will visit among relatives and friends in various places. Presbytery of Maitland.' The Presbytery of Maitland mot at Wingham on Sept. 17th, Rev. J. Mal- colm, Moderator, pro tem. There were present 12 ministers and 11 elders. Com- missions were received in favor of the fol- lowing elders from their respective ses- sions :—Knox church, Ripley, Peter Mo. Donald ; Knox ohuroh, Kincardine, Rev. John Stewart ; Melville church, Brus- sels, A. M. Dickey ; Bluevale and Edies, John Hatton ; linoleum, George Mathie- son; South Kinloss, Archibald Hamilton; Duff's churoh, Welton, Jonathan Moore; Chalmer's church, Kincardine township and Bervie, Wm. Henderson ; Ashfield, Hugh Chambere ; Wingham, Gilbert McIntyre; Molesworth, Peter Orerar ; Whitechurch and Langside, John Daw- son ; Belg-ave and Calvin church, East Wawauosh, Donald Mieklejobu ; St. Helens and East Ashfield, T. E. Finlay ; Huron church, Ripley, John S. McDon- ald, M. P. P, The minutes of lest regu- lar, and pro re nate meetings were read and adopted. Mr. Mennen gave notice that he will move at next meeting, that there shall be four ordinary meetings of Presbytery held during the year viz., in March, July, September and December, instead of sex as at present. The Clerk presented a guarantee of stipend of 01,000 per annum to Rev. A, K. McLennan, D. D., by the Huron congregation. The Clerk reported that Sydney McWhaley, B. A., bas signified his aoceptanco of the call to St. Helens and East Ashfield, and that he will be ready for ordination and induction, on the 10th of October. The Presbytery agreed to hold an adjourned meeting at St. Helens on Thursday, Oob. 10th, at 1 p. m., to conduct the ordina- tion trials of Mr. Whaley, and at 2:80 p. m. for ordinatiou and induction servioes. Rev. D. Davidson was appointed to preach and read the edict of ordination and induction at St. Helens and East Ashfield on Sept. 20th, and Rev. John Stewart, on Oot. Oth. Mr. MoLeunanin- troduoed Peter McKenzie, of Ashfield, who desired to apply to the Presbytery to be recognized as a candidate for the ministry. Ou motion, Messrs. McRae, Hartley and Wm. Henderson were ap- pointed to confer with Mr. McKeuzio. The committee afterwards reported that they had examined Mr. McKenzie as to hie Christina knowledge, experieuoo and motives, and couferred with him as to his literary attainments. The committee recommended him to pursue such a course of study for at least one year, as will fit hien to enbsr the literary depart- ment of Knox College, in the rognlarevay, The report VMS received and its recom- mendation approved. A circular from the Presbyterian Printing and Publish- ing Co., Toronto, announcing the publi- cation Of Sabbath School supplies, as class registry, reoorcls, envelopes and cards was brought to notice. John S. MoDouald, M. P. P„ and Bev. D. B. Mo. Rae were appointed to prosecute the call of Huron Congregations before the Pres- bytery of Glengarry. A communication from the Assembly's committee on Aug- mentation of stipends was read. The cum of 0500 for this scheme is appointed to this Presbytery for a year. This scheme is commended to the liberality of the eongrogabions. The Presbytery agreed to renew their appliootion of last March to the eommibtee on Augmsuta- tion of stipends in behalf of Pine River Ooug regation for 0150 per annum. Mr. McRae was appointed Cleave= :of Com. mitbes on Church Life and Work, in place of Mr. Rose, resigned. Mr. McRae was Convenor of Committee on Confer- ence, A petition from Whitechurch oougregation asking permission to morb- gage the new brisk aburoli to the amount of 01,500 to be applied towards paying of iudebtedness on said ohuroh was grant. ed. R. 1'. "Cameron read a discourse be. W. H. KERI , Prop,T Pore the Prssbybsr'y,.whieh Was sustained and the Clerk was. iustruoted 00 certify Mr, Cameron bo the Senate of Knox Col- lege, Toronto. Next regular meeting will be held at Wingham, Ou Tuesday, Nov. 19th, at 11:80 a, m, The Presbytery ad- journed to meet in St, Helen's church, Oot. 10th at 1 p. en. Joule MdNenn, Clerk. Lusltuow, Sept. 18, 1805, 01,11/1431I 13111111E.4. Maitland Presbytery minutes may be rsad in another column. Rev. J. L. Kerr attended the District meeting at Blyth on Tuesday. The Sabbath evening service in the Methodistohurob eminences iib 7 o'olook now. The seventh annual Provincial Con, venbion of the Christian Endeavor Union was held in Brantford on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. - Rev. A. K. Birks, B. A., of Teeswater, will preach at the Harvest Rome services to be held in the Methodist church on Sabbath, Oot. 18, Dinner and entertain- ment on the Monday evening.following. Ab the Disbriob meeting in Blyth on Tuesday it was decided to hold the May District meeting in Brussels. Rev. Dr. Keene, She evangelist, bas been invited to oouduot a series of services for a week. A 'notelet Epworth League and 0, S. Convention will also be held during the earns week. Nest Sabbath Rev. I. B. Wallwin, B. A., of Luoknow, will preach Epworth League Anniversary sermons in the Methodist church. Brussels, at 10;30 a. no., and 7 p. m. Mr. Wallwin is a good preacher. His topics will be "Almighty Manhood," and "Manhood, how attained 3" On the Monday evening following an "At Home" will be given by the League. A good program of music and au ad'dress by Mr. Wallwin will be given. A number of friends and relatives of Rev. Dr. G. L. McKay, the celebrated missionary to Formosa, and ex -moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly, gathered at the McKay homestead, Wood- stock, Friday night to bid the doctor and his family farewell. Dr. McKay, who has spent more than a year at his old home, enjoying a well-earned holiday, lately signified his -intention of return- ing to Formosa early next month. Dar- ing the evening the doctor was presented with a very flattering address, anoompani- ed by a gold watch for himself, a silver tea service for his wife and a gold ring for Boor Kor, the Chinese student who accompanied him on the visit. The doctor, in a short and affecting speeoh, acknowledged the kind expression of esteem, after whish a program of music and speeches was rendered. Among those present were Jas. Sutherland, M. P., Registrar Pattullo, Rev. Dr. McMul- len, Rev. Mr. Pike, Rev. Mr. McArthur, Dr. Andrew McKay and others. J. S. McKay, barrister, presided during the evening. Last Sabbath morning Rev. John Mo - 'Ewen preached a very interesting ser- mon to the children of Melville Sabbath school. His topio was "Giants and how they are slain." He reviewed the an- ointing of David by Samuel and made plain three leading points : (1) A grand old man who was chosen for his life work as a boy ; (2) A boy who grew to he a grand hero and King ; (3) How he pros- pered. In speaking of the five stones selected by David for his sling in the Goliath combat, the speaker pointed out five requisites in every character, viz, :— Prudence, Courage, Perseverance, "Go," and Faith. The large audience was not only interested bat instructed. In the evening the reverend gentleman occupied the pulpit of the Methodist oburoh and gave a very olear and broad exposition of the text "Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, &c:' The subjeot was illustrated by a three• fold division in dwelling ea the Love of God. It was Inexpressible, Fatherly, and Distinguishing. Tmenceormee. Tuesday evening' of this week a very profitable and interest- ing Thanksgiving and Harvest Home ser- vice was held in St. John's oburoh. Rev. Mr. Ridley, Rural Dean of Galt, preach- ed a very appropriate discourse on "Christ's last visit to the Temple." He was assisted in the service by IRevels. Messrs. Gunn, of. Gerrie ; Wood, of Wingham ; Asbury, of Atwood ; and the rector. Special music was rendered by the choir, lead by Organist Hawkins. The church was beautifully decorated with grain, fruits, vegetables, flowers and foliage plants. In front of the chancel was the motto "Praise ye the Lord," and near by was a large anchor decorated with beautiful flowers. On either Side et the inscription," he Har- die edificewasT Har- vest is the end of the world and the An- gels are the Reapers." A thank -offering was asked for and upwards of 060.00 planed upon the plates. The attendance was large and the sermon greatly en- joyed. It is intended to leave the decor- ations in place until after next Sabbath. The dead body of Joseph Voget was found on the street at Windsor with a revolver by its side. The Bishops' Council for the Raman Catholic province of Montreal will meet in Montreal on Friday, The stetmer Kite, with the Peary Arotio expedition on board, arrived at St. John's, Newfoundland. Hamilton veterans propose to'r0ete- brate the 80th anniversary of Ridgway on the battle ground in Jam next. Christopher Lawder was kicked by a horse at Bloomfield, and received such injuries that his life is despaired of. The steamers. Bohemian and Culti• -atenr, o the Line, v # R & O.are stranded at the foot of the Long Salt Rapids. The Island of Anticosti is being par- ohasedby Monier, the oh000late man, to be sot apart as a game preserve. It is a valuable resort for Beal add bear hunting and for sahnon, trout, ood and herring fishing- There is much excellent eofl. On the lowlands on the south collet there exists more than 160 square miles of peat bog of two and three feet thickness and of excellent quality. Marl, plumbago and other valuable minerels are reported.