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The Brussels Post, 1885-7-3, Page 1VOL XIi, QOMMUNIQATIQN. lYLere in tho Constable hilt. 'Torres.—For the past 1111•ea Of four woke certain boya have been in ilia habit of Lathing, I might say nt all hours between itemise and sunset, yin cai'tafn exposed parts of the river, much to the disgust and annoyance of persons who aro blessed with a deeper senile of propriety and modesty more in ahunftanaa than themselves, Wo want this unsightly .Lod immodest practioe stopped ; not when a few more hints have boon thrown out and a fow more warnings given, but AT exca. We suggest thM the mothers kindly keep the babies at home, for such some of them seem only to be; while those lade more advanced in years and who ought to know bettor, take notice that unlesu they discontinue this bathing before dark, they will feel tho grasp of the law. Youra very respeotfnlly, Calmat. Brussels; June 30, 1885. Teachers in Convention. Tho teachers of the comity, to the num- ber of over 200, riot in Clinton week before last week, to discuss matters pertaining to the profession, and trnusaot business relat- ing to the county association. The associa- tion nt the.North and West Hidings held separate meetings in the Model School, afterwards uniting in a general meeting in the Town Hall. Below fe a minute of the several proceedings ;— NORTH 1X T1 ON. The regular meeting of the North Huron Teachers' Association was hold in the cen- tral school, Clinton, on Thursday, Juno 10th, the President, W. G. Duff, in the chair. The President appointed Messrs, Malloch, Henderson, King, McFaul and Haratoue a committee on nominations. Mr, 'Weir, representing the T1duoational Weekly, explained the aim of his journal, and urged Its claims aeon the members of the profession. Mr. Duff than gave the annual address, taking for his subject "The better education of farmers' sous," pointing out the advance of eclauation among the agriculturalists, but urging a still further acceptance of the ad- vantages within their reach, if they would occupy that position which their wealth and numbers entitled them to. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Duff. The secretary then read the linanoial re- port, 1011011 was adopted. Mr. Liuklater, of Clinton Model School, took up the subject of "Language lessons," showing with a class his method of teaching the use of naw words. The exercise was full of points from beginning to end. Mr. Linklater was also tendered the thanks of the Association. The committee on nominations present- ed their report as follows :—President, D. M. Malloch, Clinton ; ''ion -Pres., Mr. IIar- stone, Seafealt ; Sec..Traria., W. E. Groves, Winghaut ; Executive Committee, Messrs. Henderson, McFaul, Shaw, King and Lough. Mr. Liuklater was appointed delegate to the Provincial Teachers' Assooiation, To- ronto. Mr. Duff, upon retiring from the president's chair, was tendered 0 vote of thanks, It was also decided that any teacher in the inspectorate, who paid a membership fee of 50c., should be furnished with the Educational Woeldy for the year. Any teacher wishing to join may send his or her tame to Mr. Groves, at Wingham. The next meeting of the Association will be held at Wingham. west' 00001. The 'Vest Huron 'Teachers' Association mot in Clinton Model Sallee', on Juno 18th, at 1:30 p.m., the President in the chair. Messrs. Baird, Gregory and Cressweller were appointed a business committee. Mr.l3rown road n valauble paper on "The object of teaohors' institutes," and was ac- corded n hearty vote of thanks for it. A circular, with reference to the minutes of the Ontario Toaohers' Assooiation, was read, and the following motion parried, That each member of the Association be furnished with a coley of the last year's minutes of the Ontario Teachers' Assooia- tion, free, and nou-mombors on payment of 10 cents. The travelling expenses of the Executive to the last two committee meetings wore ordered to be paid. Mr. McIntosh gave a very humorous and pithy address on "Preeticnl points in teach- ing,' for which the thanks of the Mooting were tendered him. Mr, Henderson road a valuable paper on "Prnctieal hygiene," receiving the thanks of the Assooiation for the enure. Mr. Brown watt elected delegate to the ProvincialAssocietion. Tho time and place of next meeting was loft in the hands of the Executive. After a profitable and agreeable session, the Institute adjourned till called by the ]Executive. menta0L Assoeuftom. A general mooting of the teachers of the oounty was held in the town hall, on Friday morning. Mr. MI1110011, Prooident of the North Huron Teaohere' Assooiation, Are. siding; Mr. Ball, of Goderioh, occupied the chair of secretary. After a few introductory remarks, the President introduced Mr. Tilley, Assistant Director of Teachers' Inatitutos and In- spector of Model Scheele. Mr. Tilley open- ed his addrees with a fow remarks explan- atory of the aotiou of the Minister of Ed. uoation, 10 rho appointment of Directors of Teachers' Institutes. He then took up the eubject of "Cotnpoeftiou," in an addreas of upwards of an hour. Any teaober who missed the address certainly missed it rare treat, On motion of Mr, Brown, of Col. borne, seconded by Mr. Groves, of Wing - ham, a vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Tilley, for hie address. Miss Simpson, of Clinton, then introduce ad a class of little girls, in a series of Km- derganon songs, which was particularly creditable 80 Miss Simpson, and her oless. Mr. Duff, of Roxboro, took np the sub- ject of "Uniform promotion exanioationa;' urging different reasons for and against BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1885: NO, 52 X52 their adoption in the minty. Title etabjeot brought forth any mime tt of discussion, indulged in by Metiers. 73rowu, (troves, Henderson, (Goderioh) McClung, (Aslilield) Perrin, (Winthrop) Murch, (llolntosvillo) Inspector Miller, Tilley, and Gregory, (Exeter.) Mr. Ilea -Mono mined the adoption of it resolution providing for the introduction of uniform memento' for this county, cont. nteneitg with 1880. This motion, cn a standing vote, was lost. Inspector Miller thou discussed in 0 very concise manner the ahangeo which mark recent legislation ou the school law. Mr, Miller was, at the conclusion, besieged with a Most of (mentions, propounded by Metiers. Sloan, 111oPaul, McClung, 11lclntosh and Groves, Mr. Turnbull, of the Clinton IIIgh School' then disoussed the repent regulations with reference to entrance examinations. 1)ia. onssio is followed by Mossra. Duff, Groves and Blbwn. Mr. Gregory, of Exeter, then took up a class on entrance literature, forming it class from among some of the teachers present. On Friday evening a public mooting was hold, the town hall being filled to the M. moat. Mayor Forrester occupied the chair, and the following program was rendered :— Singing by a class of children ; conga, Miss Killoran, of Seaforth, Misses Greig and Jackson, Clinton ; readings by Miss Hender- son, of Goderioh, Mr. Groves, \'Gingham ; recitations by Prof. Tyndall, and Mr. Cress• wolier, Zurich, and an address by Mr. Til- ley' ou "The relation of education to the State,' 4 an address full of practical idea and original thought, SATURDAY. Mr. Creeswolier illustrated simple per- spective to junior classes. Mr. Strang, of Goderioh, consiSered the program for second and third class teach- ers' non-professional examinations. IIo complained of the excessive amount of work entailed on the high Schools, to cover the ground, and proposed as a relief, that cer- tain of the subjects be examined at the close of the fall term, and that a second examina- tion in July should include the balance. A motion favoring that method was con- curred in by the Assooiation, and the Sec. retary was instructed to acquaint the Min- ister of Education with the wishes of the Association'. Then followed Mr. Tilley on "The relation of the teacher to hie work." This was one of the finest addresses we have ever had. the pleasure of hearing. Tho great uity lies in rho fact that a greater number ;of parents and others outside the teaching profession could not have heard it. There the duty of the teacher was clearly out- lined, and the parent was allotted his share of the responsibility. Mr. Tilley was most deservedly applauded on concluding. A vote of thanks to the Hon, the Minis- ter of Education, for his provision in ap. pointing experienced men to assist in the work of the Association, and to Mr. Tilley, for the excellent assistance he rendered during the present meeting. was passed. Another motion, recommending the De. partmeut to give at least ono year's notion of any contemplated changes, was carried, and finally the ladies and children who fav- ored the meeting with the Kindergarten ex. ercises, were teudered votes of thanks, The meeting then adjourned. BRUSSELS CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the above mentioned Society was held in the Council Chamber last Friday evening. There was a good attendance. The anneal report of the Sea-Treas. was road and the respectable sum of $438 reported to bo in the treasury. On motion 300.• Alexander, who has been chief of the Society since ire inception, was elected an honorary thief. A. Hunter and A. Strachan tvere made honorary members, for services rendered. The following officers wore elected for the ensuing year :—Chief,' John Shaw; 1st Chieftain, Jas. Drewt; 2nd Chieftain, J. R. Grant; 8rd Chieftain, A. Webster; 4th Chieftain, C. R. Vanstone. Sea.-Troaa., F. S. Scott ; Assistant Sec„ W.F. Vanetoue. Ex- ecutive Committee, R. Graham, R. Williams, Dougald Strachan, Jas. Roes, P, Scott and A. Currie,. Pips Major, Thos. Ballantyne; Pipers, D. Stewart and P. McArthur. The games will be held, on Tues. day Sept. 8th. Now attractions will be offered and it Is expected that the coming games will be the best ever held in Brussels. The bilis and programa annouuong prize list, Ste. will bo out in the coarse of a few weeks. Hon. Wm. McDougall will shortly leave for Regina, where he will act in conjunction with Messrs. Lemieux and Fitzpatrick, who are detained to defend Biel. A Toronto paper says:—Monday morning after partaking of straw. berries and °roam, Mr. and Mrs. John Cosgrave aud a domestfe were taken suddenly ill. Mr. Cosgrave had come up town before he felt his illness. Dos, Tenip)o and Spragge were summoned to-ettondMrs: Cos- grave and arrived hist in time to save her life. It is thought that Paris green had boon sprinkled on the ber- ries winch they had eaten, Last night 11Irs. Cosgrave was almost re- covered. LOUIS RIEL,. important letter from the Secret:W.5. or a late. 9'be Position !'!early finned. Some french-Cauadiana 'net ro• wetly at Fall River, Massachusetts, and passed a aeries of resolutions of sympathy with Lonie triol and the half-breeds of the North-west. A copy of these was sent to the Lion. 1Ir. Cbapleau, and that honorable gcnilemau replied in the following letter, which, although not in. tended for publication, has been given to L'Independant, of Fall River - for publies tion:— "Gentlsmon,—I have this moment received by mail a copy of resolutions which appear to have been paesod at a meeting of French-Canadians of Fall River held in that city on the 24th of May, 1885. "Your two signatures, as president and aeoretary of the assembly, ap- pearing at the bottom of the docu- ment, I presume you have sent them to me I hasten to inform you:— "1st. That being a member of the Government of Canada, 1 cannot accept these reeolulions which are an unjust condemnation of the action of the Government. "2ud. That as a citizen of Can- ada I can only condemn and denoun- ce the conduct of those who have taken up arms against us, and who are responsible for tho murders and other crimes which have been com- mitted on Canadian territory. "3rd. That the allegations con- tttinecl in the resolutions that you have past are inexact, and that you have been misinformed on the subject of these unhappy occurrences. "If the half-breeds had serious grievances against the Canadian Government the ordinary channel of petition was opou to them as to all free citizens. They did not avail themselves of it. "If their petitions were not listen- ed to to by the Government, they had the right, as free citizens, to enter upon constitutional agitation, and to induce their friende in Parliament to make known their grievances, their abandonment, their protestations. They did not do this. They knew that they had devoted friends iu the Privy Commit, in the bowie, in the press: they did not appear to apply to them, nor for their support. In this respect Louis Biel was more respon- sible than the °ther'e, because, more tbau any one else, he had been the object of any active sympathy of which he knew the value. "Louis Biel was the author of the insurrection; if was he who wished to satisfy itis own vanity by givipg to this rising an official character, him- self directing the movement. "It is not correct that Biel has re- fused to join with the Indiana, and that the effusion of blood has thus been prevented. On the ooutrary, he succeeded in rousiu l the most credul- ous among the Indiana; he endeavor- ed to cause a revolt among the most remote tribes, and oven tribes subject to American control; aud, lithe braves of Pouudniaker were unable to join the rebels before the engagement at Batoohe, it was not on account of the intorveution of Biel, put rather to the dilligenoo of rho general command- ing our troops. Poundmaker and his braves were to have joined Riel at the special request of the latter. "Louie Biel has but one excuse for the crimes of white!) he has been the cense; it ie the mania from whioh be 'suffers. Ho is tt dangerous crank. one of triose distraoted spirits to whom religion and law are as noth- ing when their pride is in play. What be has done is a folly which even pity cannot excuse and which the law should visit with the same severity as would be visited upon mtlioious premeditation. "Meanwhile bo pleased to excuse the frankness of my reply. In 1874 I flew to the aid of the half-breeds when their chiefs, Riel, Lepine and others wore iu the bands of the law. 1 would have been glad again to have become their advocate, and to press their chums. Do not say that my duty its a minister was to protect them. Nothing was presented to the Council on their part requiring the special action of their friends, and neither Riel nor any of the half-breeds ever sent me a petition Or °Ven a simple letter asking me to protect or defend them, • "That these half-breeds were do• oeived, that there were among those brave men mote of ire rude th of malice 1 readily believe, and your efforts may be directed in this sense. As to the leader, lie deserves no Byrn pathy, except that which attaches to the misery of it man who Itas commit. tad n great prime of which he moat suffer the punishment, "Accept,•gotltlemen, the expression of my consideration, and believe me, "Your obedient servant, (Signed). "J. A. CHApLEArt, " Andrei of the Darteeldi Statue - Tho French steamer "Isere," with the Bartholdi statue, has arrived at New York, and the statue is now being unloaded, end will immediately be placed in position. The Statue of "Liberty enlighten- ing the world," ie the largest statue in the world. Somo idea of the mag- nitude may he obtained from the fact that forty persona found standing room within the head. A six-foot man standing on the level of the lips only just reach the eyebrow. While workmen were employed on the crown of her head they seemed to be making a hugh sugar -caldron, and they jump. ad with ease in and out the tip of the nose. Fifteen people might sit around the flame of the torch, which eleva- tion can be reached by a spiral stair- case within the out stretched arm. The London Daily News, m speak- ing of it, eays : "It is out and away the largest statue of modern times. The colosses of Rhodos was noth- ing to it. It could carry the "Ba- varia" or the "Hermann" in its arms. 11 towers to the skies from the yard of the Rue do Chazelles, where it has been eight years in construction, and the view from its coronet sweeps clear of the six -story houses and beyond the walls of .Naris." The weight of this stupendous stat- ue is 440,000 pounds, of which 176,- 000 pounds aro copper, and the re- mainder wrought -iron. It will be erected on Bedlos's Island, this being the location selected for it by W. T. Sherman, who was appointed by the President to make the selection, When placed in position, it will loom up 805 feet above tide -water, the height of the statue being 151.2 feet, that of the pedestal 01 feet, and foun- dation 52.10 feet. This imposing statue, higher than the enormous towers of the great Brooklyn Bridge or the steeple of Trinity Church, which is the loftiest in the city of New York,—higher, in fact, than any of the colossal statues of antiquity,—by its rare artistic proportions, as well as by its stupen• done dimensions, will add another to the Wonders of the World. A word should be said of its artistic merit. The pose, stride, and gesture, with its classic face, are pronounced perfect ; the drapery is both massive and fine, and in tonne parts ie delicate and silky in effect as if wrought with a fine chisel ou the timeliest scale. The conesptiou and execution of tide great work are due to the great French sculptor, M. Bartholdi, who has de. voted eight years of his life and most of his fortune to this great work, and whose gencro0e impulses, which must be On a scale commensurate with this noble work, prompted him to make such a gift to the United States. CRICKhi. BRUSSELS VS. 600ERIOH. ^ On DominionDay the Brussels orioket club played a thatch with the Goderioh cricketers. The game etas an enjoyable ono. The appended score show that there ie more or less luck about cricket as well as other games. Although Brussels was de. feated the return maton will pro• bebly place a different shade upon the result. GODERICH. 1st Inning%. Hayti, b Donnie 2 Empey, b Rose 1 Vnnstotte, b Dennis 0 Stark, b Roes 1 Artnstrong, b Dennis 1 McDermott b Ross Dolmas, b Dennis 0 Oreswoller, o Laird, b Rosa 10 Proudfoot, b Roes 4 Maloolmeon, 1 b w, b Bloss 1 Duncan, not out 1 Byes, 2 Leg ]ayes, 1 Wides, 0 No Palls, 0 Total ;38 2nd Innings. Qreswetier, a Roos, b Dennis Duncan, rim out b Ross Stark, o Cooper, b 1108s 14 11 hlc1Jrt'tnott, b floss Armstrong, bDennis 1'rnud6e,t, h Dermis llnicoltsou, b lhroui; linluaw, n lois, 1, 1),1nui: Hays, 0 1lnSe hhopny flora, 0Deuuia 1'anet,ele, not cut Byes, In•:; idyes, irides, No lulls, Tobt1 Grand Total l litUBSLL3. 1st Innings, Thomsen, b MuDormott Kitchen, b McDermott Webster, o McDermott, b Armstrong Ds, 0 Armstrg Cooperennic Artnsiroonng, b McDermott Ross, b Armstrong Gerrie, a Armstrong, 0 lfeDefmntt Waterer, b Armstrong Cluff, b Armstrong Laird, b McDermott McNaughton, not out Byes, Leg Byes, Wider, No Balla, Total 2nd Inninge. McNaughton, b McDermott Laird, run out Webster, 0 Armstrong, b McDermott Dennis, b Armstrong Ross, o McDermott, b Armstrong Currin, b Armstrong Waterer, run out Cooper, h Armstrong Chill, O Armstrong, b atoDormott Thomson, o Armstrong, b McDermott Kitchen, not out Byes, Leg Byes, Wides, No Balls, Total Grand Total 0 3 7 8 1 u 1) 11 1 0 42 0 u 4 a 13 2 (2 a 2 7 2 0 3 0 !0 41 83 LOCAL 1TE31S. 75 CENTS aeCUree TEE POST Until the let of January, 1886. E. Boon:sox, of Harrieton, a medi- cal student, is visiting with D. Graham for a few weeks. SEE the advt. of W. M. Morris in this issue. He manufactures 8 kinds of windmills, and iron and brass ford pumps. He line some idea of coming to town and wants a partner in the business. Ronald's foundry has a job on baud now for him, making castings, Ro. SEVERAL persons have complained to us about boys being allowed to go in swimming in exposed places in the river, in broad daylight. The boys would do well to read a commuaioation from a "Citizen" on this matter. An example will be made 00 some of the lads If tide practice is not stopped. PEOPLE W110 choose to buy fro.o hawkers, instead of from responsible business men, deserve little pity if they come out itt the "small end of the horu." There aro few merch- ants, in any line of business, who ars making too groat profits, and it is ab- surd to suppose that the door -step merchants Dass offer any better value than the legitimate trade. TRE band was to the front again hist Saturday eveniug. Tho leader, H. J. Whitley, is to be oongratulated on the efficient state in whioh the band is at present. Wo think we are safe rn saying they never played bet- ter than they do itow. Then we have received some good from the music this year, as they play ovary Saturday evening, barring rainy weather. "Iooai6RANT CHILDREN." -- John T. Middlemore, the founder fo the Orphan Oitildreu'a Emigration Char- ity, London, left Liverpool on the 18th ult., in the S. S. Lake Winni- peg, with a party of 80 girls and 70 boys between the ages of 6 and 18 years, who are brought out to this country for adoption or hire, chiefly among farmers. They are expected to arrive at the Guthrie Home, near this city, on or about the lot inst. This will be Mr. Dfiddjemore'a thir- teenth annual visit to these shores with juvenile emigrants from Binning - ham, England, since 1872. Already many applioationa accompanied with good reforenoes have been made for the children expected to arrive, but are required. Further particulars may be obtained by addressing II. Gibbous, Manager of the Guthrie Homo, London. A large meeting of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce was hold re. °eptly to bear the delegates from Ja- maica on reciprocity in trade with that island and Canada. The meeting was very unanimous in favor of the pro. joot.