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The Brussels Post, 1896-9-4, Page 1Vol. 24. No. 8 Bilrola County Ckiristian Ene cleaver v1110n, 1 ojiuil 0r the man :Annum eIutye1D1011. b0111 In Knox church,raderlelt, en Angeles 27iIa nntl 28th. 0r 'PILE ena08V.!!. Praise God for the Filth Annetta Cots* venbion of the Huron County Christian Endeavor Union. It was deaidodty the best of the five . feasts, A gathering of Power and Promiee, Goderioh is it model convention town, , its norm of pleasant homes, its wide serene and beautiful Court Howe square, its speaioue churches, its enbhusiastio Christian young people, these won all haute and thrilled us with a new pride in oar County town, The reception of delegates and their entertainment were cordial and in every way admirable. The decorations were numerous Dad In un• neually good taste, The music under the batons of Professors lleoker and Belcher was splendid and all the committees did their work to universal ac0eptanee. Especial mention should be made of the rematkable evenness of the program and the high emotions' of the addreeees, for in the language 0f Rev. Johneton, they would do credit to any of our larger conventions, The attepclauoe was large, there being 200 active Endeavorere pree- ent from all parte of the county, and not even the beauty of the county town could attract them from the oonveution. :Throughout the great gathering there were countless evidenoee of the fact that Christian Endeavor is contently grow- ing in the esteem of the .evangelical de. nominations. The weather was excellent and we are inmost unanimous in thechoice of the last week in August as the beet time for these annual gatheriogs to be held. As the object of these 000ventions is for inspiration and fellowship, let us try to keep up our enthusiasm aud spiritual fervor by working at all times "for Christ and the Church." At the Washington Convention Secre- tary Baer told the story of a sexton up north who was told by hie pastor one very cold winter morning, to heat the church up to 700. Piling high the fuel in the furnace the sextets worked zealously until .he had raised the temperature to 720, thereupon seizing in great glee the ther- mometer, he rushed aoroae the street to hie pastor's house, rang the door bell, and erica as' soon au be entered, "See, sir, the thermometer is 09 to—to— The application is obvione—we have loft the great oonventiou—now let us keep up its spiritual fervor. The opening session wan held on Thursday evening, Rev. Jos, Edge lead. ing in the devotional exercises and also presiding during the evening, in the ab- sence of the President, Dr. Ferguson. "Why you are needed in the young people's eooiety," was the subject of the address given by Rev. Jas. Hnmiltoo, of Wingham. The excellent combined choirs of Goderioh, wbioh added so much to the notes of the oouvention, were well re• csived and while they sang, the oolieatiou to defray expenses was taken. Rev. Wm. Jobnatan,of Wardeville, who was the guest of the Convention, followed with an address on "Ohriatiao Citizen- ship," the eubjeot which received so mnoh attention at Washington. He dealt with the probleme of oitizenship in a practical manner that held the interest of the dele- gatoe. The man and the eubjeot were received with hearty acclaim, The sunrise prayer•meeting on Friday morning from 6.90 to 7.80 was a glorious one. At 6.15 some of the delegates were present and immediately commenced singing oonventiou hymns, euoh as '500. eh1ne 10 my Soul" and "Sooner San - shine." Promptly at 6.30 Rev. Mr. God• win opened the meeting, there being a good attendance. At 9 o'olook Mayor Holmes, of Clinton, called the oonveution to order and Rev. W. 6. Kerr, of Hensall, led the devotional exeraiees. "The plane of the Holy Spirit in Chris- tian Endeavor Work," was divided as. follows ; (a) For Conversion ; (b) for Bible Study ; (a) foe Prayer, and ably taken by Mies E. Nott, Tnakeremith ; Mies Dey, Wingham ; and Mrs. W. C. Landeboro', Benefield. "The Associate members, how to win them for °heist," was the subject of an 0900 parliameut, introduced by A. E. Thompson, of Goderioh, in a very neat impromptu address ; following thie was a lively discussion which impressed several practical thoughts. "Eaeentiale for Soul Winning," an ad- dress by Mies A. Treleaven, of Dungan. non ; then followed the important sob- jeot "Consecration," in three divisions. (a) Tho Blessing's which we eeolc in Con - secretion, J. Ingram, Mansell ; (13) The mistakes which we matte in seeking Con - venation, Mise A, Rose, Blyth ; (a) The Onneeoration which Christ demands, Miss Etta Johnson, Londeeboro'. After a profitable discussion the report of Seem. tart' Cooper wan oalled and at the request of the President is here printed in full. seoum'S.tm'e ntaromr. Every useful wheel must have its hub —every hub bo bo useful must have its wheel. Figuratively speaking the Huron County 0. E. Union is a useful wheel. As to the hub there may bo some differ. once of opinion, however, as Goderieh is tate Comity Town aud now privileged bo have the Fifth Annual Convention, we will mint the hub. As we are in the hub let us turn the wheel upon its axis and from the hub view its revolutions. Its oirautnforence ie the county boundary line and its spokes (which aro the local sot:edit e) are yearly increasing, Let us loop for a moment to see how our wheel has been'strengthened during the last five ysars. At the first annnal convention held 111 Wingham in 1802 there wore 16 emitting ; is Hensall in 1898, 22 soaks. ties, 1,024 mombere ; in Clinton in 1894, 60, four of whloh wore Juniors, 2,846 montbsre ; in Blyth, in 1895, 67, 6 Juni. ore, 3,278motethers. Now we have 92 soaietlos with a total membership of 4,- 508 ; of these 0 are limier 580155150 with to membership of 457. With the oxoep• tion of the third yilar this is the largest BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 18981 inorcase sinal the wllool commenced re- volving five years ago. In addition to the bowl societies there are also 'los local Unions—Goderioh, Clinton, Seaforth, Blyth and Wingbam ; the Blyth Union bas boon organized during the 9881 year and Wingbam has been re.argenized. Now that we have mounted the spokee we come to the folly of this wheal, which le made up of five denominations. One thing has been made clean during the lash five yoare, and that is God's design to bring the young people of tell evangelical denominations together ; nob for the sake of denouncing denomination or decrying creeds, but in a common fellowship that rsspeots difforel:me and believes m di- voretty. Oar army makes the young people more loyal to their own denomin- ation while at the same time it makes them more generous towards others. Stop the wheel and the differentdivisious of otic folly are easily marked, bearing different colors as they do. Of the Senior Societies 46 are Methodist ; 80 are Pros. byterian ; 4 Episcopalian ; 2 Baptist and 9 Congregational, and though there are five different oolors, turn the wheel again and the folly shelve no divisions though they are aotnally there. The various colors se they revolve have blended into one so that onr folly shows but one color -the Blood of the Lamb that was slain for the sins of the World. Now for the loom societies. The societies whose momberehip is 100 and over are as fol. lords :—Knox Pres, church 0. E., Gods - tech, 127 ; Meth. church, Brussels, E. L. of 0, E., 127 ; Rattenbury Meth. ohurob, Clinton, E. L. of 0. E., 127 • Hensall, Carmel Pres. 0, 11., 118 ; Ashfield Pres. 0. E., 117 ; Goderieh North St. Meth. E.' L. of 0. E., 104 ; Clinton Ontario St. ibisth. E. L. of C ]A„ 100 ; Exeter 31lain St. Moth. E. L. of 0. E., 100. Societies having 50 and more active members Clinton, B,attenbuty St., 111. ; Brussels, Meth., 102 ; Goderioh, Pres., 76 ; Blyth, Pres., 66 ; Brussels, Pres., 66 • Clinton, Ontario St., 65 ; Blake, Pres., 65 ; Hen- soll, Pres., 60 ; 111arnock, Pres., 58 ; Luoknow, Mot., 54 ;• Lumley, lkebh., 54 ; Godoricb, North St., Moth„ 51 ; Exeter, Maio St., Meth., 50. And now while wohave five different denomina- tions in our Union, I believe that you will agree with me that the Chrisbian Endeavor makes a Presbyterian a better Presbyterian ; a Methodist a better Methodist ; an Episcopalian a bettor Episcopalian ; a Baptist a better Baptist ; a Congregationalist abetter Congregation- alist, and while dist is true it at the came time demonstrates that the Drown of the movement is our blessed inter -denomina- tional fellowship, The Pledge demands loyalty to your own church, and, we re. joke to know that this great movement is a broad, fraternal, interdenomination- al, interstate, international, interacted Society. One ie your Master even. Christ aud all ye are brethren. And now let me close by mentioning the best of all—the very best. • You will agree with me, of course, bbat the growth of the local so- cieties is marvellous in oar eyes, but what of the large number that have taken Moo next step, and have joined the various nburahes. T am sorry I cannot toll yon just the number as far as the County is concerned, but from statistics gathered from reliable sources, over 300,000 have joined the various churches of America thronglrtho infinencs of the Y. P. So- cieties during the last year. 'iVhat a ransomed host, and truly we aro able to say, Praise God from Whom all blessings flow. The nominating comtnittee which had been appointed an hour previous and cow sisted of J'. Herr, Wingham ; J. S. Mc. Elution, Blyth ; Miss Wilson, Clinton ; Rev. Joseph Edge, Goderioh ; Wm. Elder, Hensel', now made their report of the conference with the Sunday school aaooniation committee concerning the amalgamation of'tbe county S. S. and county C. E. associations. ' The report was not adopted, however, but au 81- rangomonb was agreed to whereby the executives of the two associations will meet together to arrange for a two day convention in 1897. The first clay to be devoted to S. S. work, the amend to C. E. work—this we believe to be a sp)„endid arrangement and a grand oonvontion in 1807 is assured. The afternoon session commenced at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. S. Henderson, of Hensall, nuc of the ex-Preeidenb'e, presiding in his usual good manner. Rev. W. J. Ford, of Clinton, took charge of the devotional 580001ses. F. H. Elford, of Ilolmesville, intro - deiced the subject "For what purpose should bhe Society raise money," and was followed by a lively and profitable dis- cussion. , Then Dame the splendidly prepared report of the Washington Convention, by Dr. Mary H. Irwin, of Clinton. We are sorry that it cannot bore bo printed in full. "How shall'we bring our forces into line for more united eiforb"—(a) for Missions' ; (13) for Tsmperanco—wero subjects taen by J. S. Mckinnon, of Blyth, and Miss L 0. McKenzie, of Sow forth. Ono hour of the afternoon was devoted to bhp "Junior Society," The first address was given by Miss Minnie Moore, of Benesols, on the "Method and Possi- bilities of Junior Workl" Thou followed an excellent exorcise in which nine of the Goderioh Juniors, tmder.bhe dirocbiou of their onthusiastio superiubondont, Frank Hale, gave the convention wino illustrated addresses of the work clone in the Junior Sooioty. Mrs. W. J. Ford, of Clinton, followed with a splendid address on the rospon- sibility of the Seniors to the Juniors. We trust her remarks have sunk deep into the hearts of the delegates, and that as an ouboome of this junior flour many Junior societies Will be formed during the year. The question drawer which followed was made exceedingly interesting by the pointed and practical remarks of Rev, jos. Edge, who has a great love for young people and thou work The following aro the newly elootdd came of bhp 'inion :—Presfdout, W. H. Kerr, Brussels ; 1st Vice Pres., Rev. Jae. A. Anderson, Goderieh ; 2nd Vice Pres., Mies A. Ross, lllybh ; Secretary, A. T. Cooper, Olinton ; Treasurer, Mies J, Wilson, Clinton, Executive Committee— Mies J. Murray, Wiughem ; Rev, J. 5, Hendoreon, Howell ; Bev. Jos, Edge, Goderieh ; Rev, Stepbeo Band, Seaferbh, At 7;30 the song sorvloe Com;nencod, and the delegates were seated together in the centre of the churah in readiness for the consecration service whioll was to follow. The newly eleabbod president, W. H, Herr, of Brussels, was introduced by the presiding officer, Rev. J. 5. Henderson, tend WO are assured from his enthusiasm that ho. will bo a valuable °MTucer during the coming year. He referred to the present high standing of the Huron C. E. Union and asked the co-operation of every loosl aoeiety in assisting the new exeontive to fulfil their duties. Expreesioue of thanks were tendered to Dr. Irwin, Rev. Wm, Johnston, the choir, the aburoh authorities ; the Goderioh societies for their efforts in making the fifth convention tbo best that has yet been held, and the Secretary. Rev. Stephen Bond, of Seaforth, gave animpressive address on Interdenomin- ational Fellowship and was folloveed by Rev. Wm. Johnson, whose subject was "The Spirituality of Christian Endeav- or." Rev. Mr. Johnston also conducted the cansearation service. There were upwards of 1000 people in the church and bo every Endeavorer this closing service will be remembered as the most sacred of all the sessions. After the prayer and benediction, the multitude passed out in- to the night praising God for such an hour of blessing. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS. MGM 5015000, AND LNIVEICSITY ltx- .il01NATIONS x0551899. The marks made at the examination will not be furnished to candidates from the Education Department. Unsuccess- ful candidates may apply for their marks to the Principal of the High School or to the Inspector in the case of other centres. Candidates should observe the inform- ation regarding appeals which was given on their application form. In order to avoid unnecessary expenseoaodidates are recommended to obtain the advice of the Prinoipal after receiving their marks be- fore making appeal. On account of the objections to the paper in Algebra, 20Per cent. instead of 34 per cent. was eoeepted for pass, Fdr 1897 all candidates, including those who this year have passed the primary examination, must comply with the requirements of the new ourrioulum, except those referred to in regulation 12 (I.) of circular 4. This regulation will enable any strident who had the right to be a candidate in 1896 for a junior ]eav• lag or senior leaving certificate to be a oaudidate for that certificate in 1897 under the same epoo]al provisions. It will also enable anyone who was a onndi. date for a junior leaving oertifioate this year to be a candidate for a senior leav- ing certificate in. 1897 under the special provisions granted this year. It should be understood that after 1897 all candi- dates must comply with the new condi- tions as mentioned in regulation 10 of circular 4. Following is a list of suoosssful canal. dates :— nuessers. First forts—G. Buchanan (honors), K. Oousley, M. Code, I. Gerry, A. Gilpin, G. Howe, E. Jackson, J. •Kelly, B. Lamont, W. Leathardale, J. McCracken (honors), L. MoLauchlin, A. MoNob, T. Switzer, G. Watt. Seoonil form—Part I, (without phy- sios)—.A. MoNab. Primary—M. Calder, S. Orerar (bon. ors, forme I. and II.), M. Nott, E. Smith, F. Smith. anaronrn. First form—F. Beattie, N. Campbell, E. Carder, M. Daly, L. Dorranoe, C. Down, R. Elliott, A. Bngels, 0. Gillespie, G. Gray, H. Earthy, A. Xammett, M. Hartou, A. Ingram, R. Kemp, Nand Kidd, M. McDonald, 0. McGregor, A. McLean, A. McLeod,E. Neelon, 33, Puuabard, M. Rennie, M. Scott, 0. Sper- ling, 3L Welsh, D. Wilson. Second form—Part L—A. Beattie, A, Bond, E. Connor, M. Daly, J. Davidson, E. Ford, M. Horton, F. Jaakeou, F. Kidd, D. Leach, M. 11IaDouald, J. Mor- rison, F. Neal, 0. Stewart. Second forst—Part I. (without phy- sial)-W. Skerhart, P. Baker, E. East- man, M. Gillespie, T. Kidd, F.Lawrenoe, 0, Malutosh, J. McKay, C. MaHinley, A, MoLaren, R. Muldrew, E. Proctor, I. Simpson, H. Van Egmoud, W. Watson. Primary—P. Clarkson, L. Davis, M. Fowler, N. Huffman, J. Irwin, D. Min Kay, B. MoTavieb, T. Robinson. Junior leaving—A. Oaruochen, 0. Chesney, M. Devereux, 3. Esler, L. Gray, J. Killoran, J. Kirkby, M. Lamb, M. Livens, Amaranbha MoGrogor, H. Mc- Millan, T. McQuaid, A. Murray, J. Smillie, A, Woodley. Matriculation—.C. Gndmore (passed in (german and French), D. Smith (passed in German, French and Latin.) Senior leaving—J. Horton. WINsnbM4 Fleet form—L. Bradwin, N. Campbell, F. Clegg, R. Duff, F. Fodor, M, Higgins, 13. Mo0raolcen, J. McKinley, M. MaVet. by, H. Miller, W. Morton, C. Rosa (hon- ors), G. Rattan (honors), A. Smillie, A. Stewart, L. Straughan, S. Thompson, C. Welsh. Second farm --Part L—H. Hamilton, M. Higgins. Primary—L. Bladrryell, MUTOME1,, First form—J. Beatty, W. Bryans, W. Dilworth, A. Little. Second form -Pott I, -W. Dilworth, T, Fullerton, J. Harold, E. C. Hay, ,q. Little, J. Milburn, C. Mo3'arlane, D. Roy. Second form—Part I. (without pby. ales—A. Bamford, G. Bulmer, J. ,Ford, A. Harris, E. Hemowortb, A. Henderson, F. Kirkbon, P. Large, A. Large, M. Largo, H. Little, G, IL, Long, George Long, J. Mayberry, 3. Menzies, L. Milne, R. Moore, F. Wynn. Second form—Part IL—D. Greer, E, Smith, P. Sproul. lllsyors, Junior leaving—S. Boyd, J. Bartley, A. Dynes, A. Forbes, G. Hemsworth, L, Hutchison,31, Jiokling, A, Lytle, J, Munro, U. Mointyre, P. Nurse, W. Vaughan, E. Vipond. 01,18310x, First form—D, Allison, M. Anderson, H. Archer, P. Baird,`A. Bean, A. Brog. leu, R. Brown, IC, Campbell, A. Chidley, H. Courtin, F. Bing, A. MsMlistee, K. MoNab, M. Moffatt, A, Mttrdooh, I. Piek- ard, W. Reid, N. Stout, P, Worthington. Second form—hart I.—D. Allison, II. Archer, A. Been, D. Blair, It, T3rowh, E. H. Cooper (passed in physics), L. Johns- tone (passed in physics), M. Lough, Lunge, I. bloEwen, M, MoEwen, K. Mo- Nah. Seoohd form --Part I.—W. McTavish, A, Murdock, A. Smith, 0.1'hompson, 13. Stanley, 11Z. Stewart, L. R. Whiteley (passed in physioe), L. Whiteley. Second form—Part I. (without phy- sical—M. Aiken, R, Baird, P. Campbell, A. Fraaer, P. Fraser, W. Galloway, F. Hooey, L. Isbieter, le. Lutz, H. Ma. Naughton. W. MaQuarrie, A. Martin, T. Powell, M. Robb, E. Switzer, le. Thomp- son, L. Trevethiok, N. Trswarbha, A. Ttvitobell, L, Vanden, M. W]ltee, Primary—,7. Cook, W. Hamilton, M. McLean, D. O'Neill, S. Wilson, G. Shep. herd. Junior leaving—F. Ansley, J. Brint- nall, F, Chrysler, M. Clegg, R. Woke, M. Izzarcl, B. Jacket), J. Kirk, 0. Hlopp, E. MoOallum, L. MoLauohlin, S. McLaaoh- lin, M. MoNaugbtou, N. Medd, J. Mustard, S. Plummer, G. Rose, G. Tor- rence, E. Turner. Fourth form—Part L—A. Stoat. Senior leaving—W. Baird, M, Graham, E. Hitch. People We IKnow. Frank Smith was visiting at Seaforth. G. A. Deadman is bank from Manitoba. Alfred Lowry ie visiting in St. Thomas. Mrs. Funston and Ella are visiting at Bluevale. Mise Oliver, Queen street, is on the sink list. Mre. Geo. Basher is visiting her mother at Zuriob. Mies Lily Kendall is boons from Detroit on a visit. Mrs. Jae. Fox and children are visiting at Wingham. Inspector Robb is visiting the schools in this locality. Miss May Turnbull is visiting at W. J. Norton's in Listowel, Miss M. Holmes, of Pbmnix, Arizona, is visiting relatives in town. Miss Laura Turnbull, of Atwood, is visiting Miss Eva Turnbull. We are sorry to hear that Hazel Johns. ton is ill with typhoid fever. Mr. Welsh and Miss Sperling, of Sea - forth, Suodayed in Brussels. Miss Thema Gerry is on the sick list from inflammatory rheumatism. Mise Mary Beattie spent several days at Clinton and Bayfield Last week. Dr. MoTeggarb, of London, was in town on Wednesday of this week. Harry MoOrae and Herbert Jones spent Sunday with Wm. Janes, at Kinloss. Jno. Moran and wife, of Peterboro', were visiting at D. 0. Ross' last week. E. W. kielsom went to Toronto to look after the Fire Engine exhibit at the Fair. Miss Jessie Ross, of Guelph, is the gnest of Miss Mary Ross, W ]Iliam street. D. Ferguson, of Teeswater, was in town for a few days this week. He wheeled over. Miss Jennie Weetaway, of Hensall, is visiting the Misses Hunter, Alexander ebresb, Miss Luella Rose is home from an en- joyable visit of six weeks with friends in Peterbot•o'. Mrs. Wm. Kneobtel was called to Fer. gee last week owing to the illness of her grandchild. James Gibson, sr., is in very, poor health and is failing rapidly. He is over 76 years of age. A. G. Diokson and daughter, of Detroit, were calling on old friends iu Brussels and vicinity last week. R, N. Barrett, wife and children are away for a week's holiday to Mitchell, Stratford, Ingersoll and other . places. They drove across the country with phae- ton and team. Will. Leathardale has gone to Toronto where he will take a term at the Ontario School of Embalming, He has taken a position in bis father's feruitare and un- dertaking business, Barrister Blair and bride arrived home from their wedding tour on Monday and are now busy setting their homes in older. They will reside in the apattmeuts over Jae. Fox's drug store. Leon Jackson went to Toronto on Moue, day hoping to be admitted to the Model School for which he bad applied some time ago. Mr, Jaoltson, who held a 3rd class oertifioate for the past year, was among the successful oacdidates for a 2nd this year, He wrote at Newmarket. We ooneratulate him on his 0000050, Mrs. Juo. McDougall and Mies Maggie arrived home from a holiday visit of five weeks bo Sault Ste, Marie on Monday. Their trips on the water were made on the "Athabasca" and they spent a very enjoyable time. Miss Belle who also an. aompauied theta remained behind to keep house for her brothers who hese been keeping batch for some time. The visit greatly improved Mrs. MaDougall'e health which was nob extra good shin last Win- ter. H. J. MaNeughton, dental student, of Mitchell, was writing on the medical matriculation examination of the Western University, Louden, and encoded in passing, The young gentleman referred to ie more familietely known in Brussels as "Jack" and is the youngest son of Ronald MoNaogbtan. He he studying with Dr. Anderson, formerly of Brussele. Mr, MoNaughtonhas already attended one session of the Ontario Dental Cotten, Toronto, Tun Poem is pleased to hoar of his 555015!. He deserves to do well, W. H. KERR, Prop, Wm, Wallace, of Nilostowi, Middlesex CcmntY, was renewing old acquaintances in Brueeele last week. Misses 1toddiok, Creighton, Rogers, Smith and Sample are attending the millinery openings at Toronto. Mrs, Jno, Leokte and eon baysreburned to their home in Toronto, after enjoying a vieib with relatives in Bennis. Councillor Leatberdele has gone to Toronto to neat Mrs. Leatberdale who is returning from her visit to Winnipeg. &Ira. Donald So0tt is visiting her bro. then, A. McDougall, near Marlsdale, Grey Co, Mr, McDougall is on the sick list. Miss Blair, of Goderioh, is here lending assiebartoe in getting her brother and sister.inlaw settled in their new home. Mies Myrtle Nott bas gone to Fergus where she will attend the High School to take up 2nd class work, Success to her. Mrs. Win. Ittortin is in MoKillop wait. ing on her father, W. H. Richardson, who is seriously Ill. He is 76 years of age. Robb. Id. Dickson has a warm spot in his heart for Brussels. Ha returned to Detroit )act Saturday after en enjoyable visit here. Mrs. Armour and obildren, of Chicago, have been the guests of Mrs. D. C. Roes, Brussels, S. Ames, Gray, and Mts. Dunbar, Ethel. Fred. Gilpin arrived home from Owen Sound, where he has been for the past month„on Wednesday afternoon. He made the trip on his bicycle. Among those who are visiting, in To. route are I. C. Richards, W. H. Pelton, H. L. Jaokson, Mrs. Jas. Jones, Mrs. A. I. McCall and son, Miss Jona Ross and Miss Oliver. Dr. N. G. Bowbeer, of Wyandotte, Mich., called on a few Brnsselites last week while wheeling through to Listowel. The Dr. was formerly Deputy Postmaster here. It is hinted that the Co. town has a maguetio influence over him. Mies Dora Smith has gone to the Clinton Model. She holds a 2nd -plass aerbiflnate and has also passed in German, French and Latin for matricu- lation. Miss Smith is a clever young lady and will make an A 1 teacher. CHURCH CIH5U14. Rev. Jno. Ross is expected to ocempy his pulpit in Melville church a week from next Sabbath. Rev. Dr. Watson (Tan McLaren, the anther of "The Bonnie Briar Bush,") will epend three months on this side of the Atlantic and will lecture in Montre- al and Toronto. The name of Rev. Robb. MoCosb, rector of Christ ohurch, Chatham, for- merly of Winsha xi, is prominently mentioned in connection with the vacant Rectory of St. Thomas church, Hamill. ton. The old Roman Catholio church at Ayr, after braving the storms of 47 years, has been pulled down and re- moved to Paris, where the lumber will be need in the erection of a stable. Most of the lumber is as sound as when the building was erected. A despatch from Chatham says :—"Tt has been found necessary to enclose the Rev. Dr. Battisby's body, from the arm- pits to the waist in plaster of Paris. The reverend gentleman's injuries from his fall over the steep embankment were much more serious than at first antioi- pated, and recovery will be very slow." Rev. A. K, Griffin has tendered his resignation as inaumbettt of St. John's church, Brussels, and St. George's church, Walton. Mr. Griffin will be two years here next December. He has been a faithful toiler in the Master's vineyard and many outside of his congregations will regret to hear of his intention of re• moving from town. Abort 11 O'olook Tuesday night, Rev. John H. Stewart, Methodist minister, Cataraoqui, was driving home, when he was struok by a G. T. R. light engine on the Princess street crossing, Kingston, about half a mile from home. He was thrown 100 feet a mangled mass of humanity. Death was instantaneous. He wee 60 years of age, and 82 years in the ministry. Last week Rev. W. T. Cluff left for Dresden, Kent County, where he has been appointed incumbent of the Angli- can oburoh. The Dresdenites are to be congratulated on their good fortune in securing him, as in additioe to his pulpit ability they will find him a moat genial and desirable citizen. Mrs. Oluff and family will remove shortly to Dresden. News comes from China to the effect that a German missionary, Rev. Peter Reijnbart, has been killed and his wife, an American woman, carried off by the rebels. Efforts are being made to ascer- tain the broth of the report. It is prob. ly the same man who preached in Bras• sels churches a year or two ego on Tibet. Mr. Reijnhert was in London about a year ago. He married Dr. Mary Carson, of Sbrathroy. After passing a most creditable exam. ination and becoming a member of the medical profeesion, Dr. Mary Irwin, of Clinton, (one of the youngest female doctors in the Dominion) proceeded to New York to further pursue her studies. This accomplished, she has returned to Clinton to spend a few days with her parents and friends previous to leaving for far-off Ceylon, where she will engage in active missionary work. Her many Mende will wish the Doctor God -speed in snoh a self•saorffioing work and every possible stones. Miss Maggie King, daughter of James King, of Sarnia, has gone to Northern China, and will there go into the mil• Mon field. The young lady has for some years been preparing to enter upom nate. thinary work, and started on the journey to hoe distant field of labor lost Satur- day. Mies Ring will go to Yang Chang, n city in the interior, where the China Inland Miseion maintains a training school for the purpose of enabling candi- dates to learn the Chinese language, At this sabool Mies Ring will spend a term, nod after attaining sufficient familiarity' with the language will receive an ep.. poinbment to o position on the stem, in whatever locality in the Northern China held she may salsot, The Truatoe Board of the Methodist church has deoided to rent the pews as WAS formerly the oustotn, B. Gerry is the pew steward, Rev. 1131c, Mokay, of Luoknow, cora ducted the eervtose in Ivlelvilie ohurob last Sabbath and preached two fine dia- courses, In the morning his text wee Isaiah 43rd chapter and let and 2nd verses and in the evening be chose Zech. M2nr.d andMoE109y. 's Rwevork. St. Mr. ewnrt 'supplied 0, O. F.—Last Sabbath morning the members of Princess Alexandra Court, Brusesls, and visiting brethren, number. ing about 60 in all, attended service in the Methodist church. Rev. S. J. Allis, the pastor, preached a very practical dis- course, out of the weal line on occasions of tbie kind, from Acts, 0th chapter, 94d and 8rd verses. The speaker, after Wel. coming the brethren, referred to the fortunate oircumetanee in the choice of their name "Canadian Order of Forest- ers," and pointed out the duty of every man to aid in .building up a etrons, national sentiment. With their 23,000 members and following out their Con- stitution and obligations they should be a large contributory foroe in this' respect. 6104,000 bad been paid out in the past year in death clonus and relieving the distressed. To the dollars WO must add our sympathy, as the latter is beyond computation, The 6477,000 reserve fund gives a stability to the C. 0. F. and every man who has not made provision for bis family in Society or Company insurance should do so. We should guard against benevolent societies consuming too much of our time, to the detriment of other claims the church or State may bane ou us. Don't make them the ground of trust for salvation. Don't be in0onsiet- ent, but live up to your obligations. The danger is that belonging to a Society may cause us to have too limited charity. The people outside of our respeotive Orders have claims upon us. The first attempt at the organization of a similar Society to the 0. 0. F. was oublined in the text and there were two leading thoughts that it would be well to remem- ber, 1st, Without Christ and his presence there could be no euoh Society. The religions of ancient Greece, Confucians, Buddha did not teach the cars of the sick, the aged, the widow and fatherless. 2nd, Your Order logically binds you to aokoowledging the Divine Spirit. The anthem "One sweetly solemn thought” was sung by the choir, and the quartette "Raise me Jesus," by Misses Hill and Kerr and N. B. Gerry and W. H. Kerr. Monday evening a resolution of thanks was passed to Rev. Mr. Allis at the For- esters Court, for hie discourse, accom- panied by a more tangible acknowledge- ment. Mention was also made of the choir. EBnnnvon Coovie8+raox Norris.—There were 250 registered delegates in attend- ance and large audiences at each session. —President Ferguson was unable to be present.—Miss Minnie Straoban's solo, "Thy Will be done," and the trio, "Saviour breathe an evening blessing," by Mrs. Pridham, Miss Graham and Miss Ethel Acheson, were notable musi- cal selections out of a tip-top program.— Only one topic wits omitted from the program through the absence of the speaker.—Rev. Joseph Edge, Mayor Holmes, and Rev. J. S. Henderson filled the bill to a nicety as presiding officers at the various sessions.—Secretary Cooper, who has so acceptably filled the position sinoe the organization of the Co. Endeavor Union, is an indefatigable worker and many an indifferent En- deavorer could profitably take a leaf out of his book.—The collections amounted to about $00.00.—Goderioh people were very generous boats.—The time and place of the next Convection were left in the hands of the executives of the En- deavor and Co. Sabbath Sobool Associ- ation, as it will be a join gathering next year. Either Brussels, Seaforth or Exeter will probably be the place chosen. —2,700,00 young people now belong to the 0. B. movement in America, and 231,000 from the Endeavor united with the church last year. --Rev. Mr. Johns- ton, in his addrsssliou "Christian Cfti- zenshiii " showed that negative citizen- ship will not save the 00001131 and point- ed out the foot that the dangers we faced as a Dominion were (1) Iudifferectism ; (2) Demagogism ; (3) leoreigetisno. Can- ada is the kobinoor of the British pos- sessions, and we are responsible for her development. It was a flue address.— There are 08 young People's Soaietise in Huron Co., 9 of which are for juniors. In these are 4,503 members. The labor- ers are not few in Huron, if they have the spirit of the Master who said "I muse work the works of Him who scut me while it is day."—Frank Hale's class of Juniors gave a very pleasing illustra- tion of their work.—Knox church, where the Convention was held, was neatly and appropriately decorated.—.Tho Proviu- oial Convention will be held in Ottawa next month.—An interesting report of the County Convention, prepared by Secretary Cooper, may be read in an- other oolumn, The Speaker has issued his warrant for a writ for a new oleotion in Brandon. Mr. Laurier hes been invited to ac- cept a banquet from Canadians residing in Worohester, Mass. Hon. Edward Blake will sail for Anlerioa on Sept. 6th and spend four or five weeks in this country. It is understood that protests will be promptly entered against the election of Mr. retortion in North Grey, and Mr. Blair in Quesn's and Sunbnry. Hon. Wm. Paterson received ovations at all the stations along the railway ou his journey from Owen Sound to To- ronto, concluding with an enthusiastic reception at Toronto. Mr. Laurier is being strongly urged to visit England during the Parliamentary recess and will probably aecompeny Sir Richard Cartwright when he gods over to attend the Cable conference. Toero are foreehadowings in Sir Olivet Mowab's epeeoh of a measure for the reform of the Senate. If a seosnd Plumber oan be mete mini there is abundant scope for reform at Ottawa,