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Last Celli -Jackson. Aron
New Goode --Beesley & Co
Tenor Goods—Cooper & C°
Secrittee ,fSeee—W or'thingtonistStore
Look-oat--Gilrey✓it Wieeinan
Spring Gloods—W. L. Ouiinette
Hogs wanted --D. Cauteloi
ZOaigolos-Gr. F. ISmereon
L atron Oandidatea.
Tlae dates fixed for Patron nominat-
ing conventions in the county of Huron
are:East Huron, Feb. 2Srd, at Brus-
sels; South Huron, March 7th, at Hen-
' sall, and West Huron,: March let, at
Dungannon. Mr Saunders, the Patron
eandidltte; fir=ths -=South, after—a—few
weeks' experience. in the field, has de-
clined to run; whether anyone else will
Pe willing to accept a nomination or
not, remains to be seen. In the West
Riding the probabilities are that if a
Patron accepts nomination, it will be
Mr Gaunt, of WestWawanosb,ayoung
man of considerableability. Although
formerly of Liberal tendencies,it is said
that his candidature will be endorsed
by the Conservatives,who have so far,
no candidate in the field; Mc Jas. Con-
nolly, of Goderich township, is also
named as a possible candidate. In the
East Riding it is said that Mr John
Governlock, of Winthrop, will be the
choice of the Patrons.
Sir John Thompson, in a public ad-
dress the other day, speaking of the
trade question said that "popular or
unpopular, the N. P. will be maintain,-
ed."
aintain-ed." This is regarded by even some of
his supporters as an indiscreet expres-
sion. The spirit of the N. P. cannot
be maintained if the government in-
tends to make any tariff reform,
, Association
e: twenty-second annual meeting of the
on Sabbath School Aeeooiation com-
01'104ita sessions in the Presbyterian
ohucoh, C 1inton, on Tuoeday afternoon last.
In the;'absence, of the President, Mayor
Holrnee, of Clinton, oeoueled the chair.
The first topic, "Some marks of a good
teacher," was introduced by Mr l i Stevens,
Clinton, The teacher must he a Christian
out in the world as well as in the Sabbath
e the ars
to
r h scholars Amid, neve k
howl a
School, he n,
abatain from anything that he would not
himself abstain from. Only converted per-
sons should be teachers. Be interested in the
eoholare. He must be a thorough Bible
student; a person of faith and prayer, real-
izing :the great commission of the Mae.
ter, to lead the children to Christ: All
good teachers should be found in the week
night services of the thumb. Be earnest;
the time is ehort, the opportunity to infla-
enoo the scholar will soon pass away; work,
and work earnestly while it is called to -day.
Discussion was carried on by Rev J. Mo.
Kinnon and Messrs D. Tiplady, W. Pen•
gellia, J. Medd, E. Turner and W. M. Gray,
the • principal point brought out being that
it was a prominent mark of a good teacher,
that he was a thorough Christian. The
address and discussion was veryiniitrnotive
and profitable.
The following committees were then ap.
pointed: Nominating Committee —Gliorge
Swallow, Rev W. Smyth, Rev L. W. Diehl,
James Stevens and W. Elder. Business
Committee --W. H. Kerr, Rev J. 4. Hen-
derson, H. Ma9uarrie, David Tiplady, W.
Robb. Resolution Committee—Rev E. A.
Fear, J. S. McKinnon, H. Foster, James
Scott.
"Conference on Difficulties and Disconr-
agements and how to overcome them"
was taken charge of by Mr W. M. Gray,
of Seaforth. The conference took
the form of questions by members of the
convention, which Mr Gray answered, each
ae: "How would you get the eoholare to
study the lesson properly at home;" on the
previous Sunday give oue or two leaning
points in the following Sunday's lesson,
and ask for these before the lesson is taught.
"The great difficulty in getting the older
scholars to attend the aohool;" the respon-
sibility for this lies with the teacher, he
must be a capable teacher, one in whom the
scholars have every confidence. "Should
the lesson helps be used in S. School?';,
No. Every lesson help should be perm's.
torily excluded from the school. "What
ahoald the teacher do with the thoughtless
scholar asking thoughtless questions, etc?" e S and let the boyo see that it is a manly
Just think of it. Fifteen hun-
dred starving fathers of families were
furnished charity work in Toronto
on Tuesday, and they will thus be en-
abled to stave of actual starvation.
To say nothing of the hundreds who
can be seen walking the streets of that
city, unable to secure employment.
$roifie ?f these are doubtless persons
who would not work if they
were of-
fered it, but the majority are men in
need cf work to keep themselves and
families from' starving.
What do the farmers think' of the
proposition of Mr J. S. Larke, a paid
agent of •the Dominion Government,
who advises the Manufacturers' Asso-
ciation to send out orators to convince
t he farmers that the N. P. is a boon to
thele. It would take considerable ora-
tory to prove that the N. P. has raised
the price, of wheat, or horses, or bar-
ley, or other farm produce, or to prove
that farm land has been increased in
✓ alue by it. Unfol•tunately, the Iso-
mers know to the contrary, and no
amount of oratory, however specious
the arguments used, can bring back.
support to the N. P. such as it once
had.
.!. I. ^II Ca,N J.. Q N T T .•'!7 �1.w. ,!rig AF T
sults are attained through its influence.
Mr Foster explained to the convention,
the reason Rev. Mr Anderson's name
appeared on the program, and exonerated
him 'from all blame for hie non -appears
this juncture. Rev. J.W. Holmes,
bear our part.in feeding the lambs entrust-
r to find a n y
ed to the acre, Berry fin that ma y
county Associations gave very incomplete
returns, and consequently the reports from
the Provincial Association were..not, as
satisfactory ae might be. Could help the
Provincial esecla Ionfinancially. is
next speaker; subject, "The Bible in Qiyil-
,,
' do T never. as time when
aza n hero Wee a e
the word "beware" was more needed than
at the present time, although the pessimist
is not the beet man for the rresent time.
anon at Ia 1 0 Two evils against which we must guard:
Clinton, the next speaker, then` adareesea i 1 A t' Th a closing our eyes to the evils of our time,
the audience on the aubjeot, ' The Bible Aeeooiation last year gave nothing towards �b) magnifying the ;vile unduly. The age
u
and how to study it;" the Bible is a book the P. A., it should bear its share of thein which we live has Its dietrngnishing•
to be studied, not casually. read; it is the expenses necessary to carry on the workt characteristics; the passion for gold was
speaking place of God, a book from which Then wo would help the P. A. by better , never eo great as now, the inventive genius
there is no appeal. The Bible does not organization en the rural, seotione of our was never so omega al as now; narrow
come to us for our patronage, no book, so county. S. S. Convention, although nu- contracted ideas have given place to broad
independent in the world, it tells us of our morons, are the most enjoyable ones that liberal views, we see progress everywhere,
faults and pronounces a doom on the fin- van be held. Our S, S. returns are not as in everything, in the mental and spiritual
ally impenitent. If the student will con- complete as they should be; only about 40 world. What is it that makes tate age so
form his life to its teachings the Bible per cent of the population enrolled ae 8.S„ different from any other?• Natural law will
i scholars. About 400,001 young people in not explain it; it is the influence of the
Bible in its effect on modern oivilazation,
for all that is great and good in civilized
lands the Bible is the secret power. It has
a wonderful power on the social life of the
people, teaching them their duty to their
fellow man and to theirmaker, God, teach-
ing the equality of the Gentile as well as
the Jew; wherever the Bible goes slavery
at once has to cease. It asserts the claims
of the poor and the unfortunate; asylums
and hospitals are not thought of unless in
lands where the Bible is acknowledged as
the standard of life. Woman has taken
her plane in sooiety on account of the ele-
vating influences of the Btble. Then the
Bible has influenced the intellectual life of
the ages. It has been said the age is more
brilliant than profound; this may be par-
tially correct, ,butt .the -age is riot wanting. in
depth of thought. In a wonderful way
the Bible has influenced the literature of
the ages; in that it can be said that the
literature of 18 centuries is a chrietian
literatdre. The paastersof prose have
bowed to its style so matchless; the masters
of art owe the best creations of their gen-
ius to the Bible. Some of the sublimeet
strains of music are set tothestoryofElijah,
birth, life. death and resarreotion of Jeans
Christ. The age in which we live is char•
aoterietie in its depth of thought; the great t
masters of prose have derived no small The Best Berlin and
portion of their thoughts from the great
book itself. Then the Bible has wielded a
wonderful influence, although not political
work, yet it has a great political power. It
suggests the truest remedy for the removal
of all the great evils of the present day.
The Bible was never so widely used ae at
the present day. The greatest men of
this age acknowledge the Bible as their
text book and guide, and what more could
the S.S. teacher want as his guide and
helper in his work than the grand old
Bible. Mr Henderson's paper was fall of
practical thoaghte, °hewing up the Bible
to good advantage as being in the van of all
that is great and good in the world.
will prove its truthfulness. The B bio
must be studied to be known, also be de- Ontario, not receiving any S. -S. training;
termined to abide by its deoisions. The this is not as it ehould be. If the S. S.
speaker believed in helps in the study of teaohers of Huron read the aunuel'report
the Bible, but the Book itself was its own they would see the great necessity of organ -
best interpreter. The student must con- ization in order to properly help the work,
eentrete his mind on its study, if we want normal work was neglected, this should
it to be the source of our instrnotion. not be, for it had an important bearing on
It must be studied with an honesty of pur- our relation to the P, S. The county ds -
pose, with a spirit of enquiry, with a full sociation shoild work with renewed zeal
senseof, reliance on its Author, and under and earnestness, and in that way help in
the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who will the P. S. The Chairman explained that
lead us out and g'uide us in the way of all the P. A. was doing a great and good work
truth. The word should be studied to find in sending leoturere out and spreading lite
out what there is in it for the individual erature, eto.
himself, and not think only how it may fit AFTERNOON SESSION.
his neighbor. It is a personal message to Mr James Scott, of Clintony President
every soul. elect; was introduced b the retirin Preei-
Both the addressee were full of practical
thoughts and suggeetions,which were much dem is fitting tsirtne,Mr Hackies was
appreciated by the large congregation pre asked to continue to preside at the after -
sent. noon session.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. "The Training School of the Chetah, its
and raver was held Needs and Results" was introduced by Mr
A service of
praiseP G. F. Blair, of Brussels. There are two
held at 9 o'clock, led by the President. points in education, secular add religions.
The first subject, "How-to Control and The S. S. is the training school of the
Reetrain the boys," wee introduced by Miss church, the text book is the Bible, and if so
Sarah Acheson, Goderioh, The Superin• the teaober should set the example by
tendent should be very careful in selecting bringing only the Bible to his class; it is
a teacher for the boys, onewho is in thor• the text book, the guide and the counsellor.
ough sympathy with them. A lady teach- Time should be given to memorizing Scrip-
er for the boys is very much more prefer• tura, and the history and geography should
able than a gentleman, as her influence is be taught, so as to make a reality of the
greater. Theteacher should be on time, events and places dealt with; the t'aohing
with the lesson thoroughly studied. She should mirror the Saviour and his lite.
should also study each member of the class, Teaching in the S. S. requires the beet ef-
and endeavor to find their good points; a forts of every teacher. System and order
word of praise fitly spoken has often a good are often neglected, to the loss of school
effect. Do not urge the boys to move from advancement, and the teachers and officers
ta lower
eacher Loo ra higher
r,class,
but the techolar4e- e can aid very materially in this respect.
giveThe Superintendents bell should be im
choice of a teacher, they will feel they have perative. The study of the Word is the
an interest in the Sabbath School. Be chief purpose of S. S. work. Hearty sing -
particular to have first-olaes music, the in is essential. The prayers should be
beat is not too good for our S. S. Parente short and pointed. The pupils should be
and friends ahoald often be found in !fiefs. trained to give to the schemes of the church,
and oat of money earned by them. The
needs of the school to -day is for better ac-
commodation for their sessions; thoroughly
consecrated teachers; and the means of
generous frnanoial aid should not be
stinted by the church. The results will be
a head and heart knowledge of God's word,
and a more enthneiastio onward march of
the army of the living God. The state of
the country would be improved, and Canada
would shine brighter than ever among the
nations of the earth.
Mr Blair's address was an excellent one,
and elicited a epirited discussion.
At 3 o'clock a masa meeting of the chil-
dren from the different S. Scheele of the
town was held, which filled the church to
overflowing.
The first address was given by Mr W. H.
Kerr, Brussels, on "The Children's best
Friend—Jesus." Mr Kerr need the word
Jesus as an acrostic. The service of Jesus
is a Joyful one; we ehonld be Earnest in
his service, and do with our might what
our hands find to do. It is very necessary
that we should be Sincere is our work for
Jesus; then we should be United, help the
te&Coher-to make the -lesson a. stomata all
must pull together before the best work
can be accomplished. Then we most work
Steadfastly. The speaker asked.the chil-
dren to take Jesus ae their best friend, one
who would stay with them through all the
journey of life, and if they were faithful to
him he would at last take them to a beau.
tiful home in the sky.
Mr Kerr's address was very interesting
and instructive, and kept' the close atten-
tion of the children.
Rev J. S. Henderson, Hensall, was the
next speaker, who took for his subject,
"Josiah, the boy king." Josiah was only a
child when ho commenced to serve the
Lord, as also were Joseph, Samuel, Daniel
and Timothy. Each child must make it a
personal matter in seeking Jesus. Josiah
served God in spite of unfavorable circum-
stances; he was a faithful Christian—not in
the right path to -day and the crooked path
to -morrow. He was a persevering Chris-
tian, was not turned aside from right, no
atter what difficulties there were to over -
me. His motive was pure, he did that
hich was right in the eight of the Lord;
be loved God's word and his house. -Mr
Henderson earnestly advised the children
to seek Jesus now, in the days of youth,
and their future could not fail to be suc-
cessful.
Both Mr Kerr's and Mr Henderson's
addressee were full of illustrations easily
understood by the children, and the chil-
dren showed their appreciation by keeping
perfect order.
Rev J. W. Holmes, Clinton, answered
the various questions submitted to him
from the question drawer.
Have patience, the seed, if faithfully sown, thi
will eurely grow. "What action ahbuld be
taken with a teacher who persistently re-
quests tobe relieved of the position?" The
Snperintendent must use his own discre-
tion, encourage the teacher, see what re-
sults are being attained in the class; a
change is sometimes desirable and neces-
sary. "What action should be taken when
scholars want to be relieved of the teacher?"
As a rale they should be liven to under-
stand that the dignity of the wheel ehould
be maintained, and they should remain in
the elites where put by the Superintendent;
a little personal talk, in a loving spirit, by
the teacher, has often produced good results.
"Should the blackboard be used in the
school?" Yes, but not every Sunday;
ohanges are preferrable. "How should
promotions be carried on ?" The Superin-
tendent should consult with all
the teach-
ers, and then let the scholars know that
the proposed changes are in the beatinte-
restsof the school. Mr Gray brought this
very interesting conference to a close with
the advice that the teacher should be per-
sonalin his teaching. Use every opporta--
nity`td win the sdiiblar'for'Chriet. s
"Fraternity in Sunday schoolwork," was
introduced by Mr J. S. McKinnon, Blyth.
There must be a fraternal feeling in the
'school between the Superintendent and
teacher, between the scholar and the teach-
er, more than fraternal feeling—love.
There should be a fraternal feeling between
the Superintendent and teachers and par-
ents; often good impressions made in the
Sabbath school are lost because of some
unkind remarks made by the parent. The
parents can be a great help to the teacher.
There should be fraternity between the
school and the church, between the pastor
and the school. Fraternity in the S. S.
world should be interdenominational, the
people in any individual S. S. are not the
only ones who are doing the Lord's work,
jealousy end prejudices should not enter
into the heart or work of the S.S. teacher.
Mr McKinnon gave a very interesting
account of a visit made to the Model S. S.
in Chicago, parried on`by all denomina-
tions and where the best of good feeling
prevailed. One of the best means to pro-
mote fraternity in S. S. work is to use the
International S. S. lessons, by having
local organizations from the different
ohnrches, making use of the Normal class.
,The County convention has also done a
great deal of good in promoting good feel-
ing among the teachers in the different S. 8.
When any particular school has entertain-
ments, to raise funds,eto, the sister schools
should help and thereby promote good
feeling as well ae rendering financial help..
This was Mr McKinnon's float appearance
before a convention, his address was full
of good points, and very much appreciated.
Political Notes.
In South Lanark the Conservative
member for the Local House took a
government situation, and resigned. -
An election was held to fill the va-
cancy, on Friday. there being two Con-
servatives in the field,also a Patron and
a Liberal. The latter was]elected by 18
of a majority, the Patron candidate
being third. The Conservative was
electedjin the former contest by 431 of a
majority, and a Liberal never sat for
this constituency before.
The opponents of the Mowat Govern-
ment cheered over the election of the
candidate of the Patrons of Industry
in North Bruce as, a great defeat for
the government. The Liberal candi-
date was defeated in this election, but
the Conservatives, in their cheering,
seemed to forget that the Conservative
candidate was also beaten. They per-
sisted in ignoringf fact pointed ont at
the time that the Patron's candidate,
who was elected, was a supporter of
Sir Oliver Mowat. He has just been
introduced to the Assembly by two of
the Liberal members. a sure sign that
his sympathies are with the ministry
rather than with the Opposition,
though he will probably; prove true to
the Patrons' program."The acceptance of a nomination for
West Kent train the Patrons of Indus-
. try by Mr T. L. Pardo," says the Chat-
ham Banner, "really left no other
course open for the Liberals but that
adopted—the endorsation of the Pat-.
rons action. Mr Pardo has been an ac-
tive Liberal all his life, and, although.
he may differ from many of his old
party friends on the question of elect-
ing yersus appointing certain officials,
that would be a very trifling reason
for refusing to put such a man in Par-
liament. The platform of the Patrons,
which Mr Par do has :accepted, differs
in no other respect from that of which
he has so long been one of the fore-
,, host upholders in Kent, and Liberals
and Patrons can, therefore, quite con-
sistently unite in returning hire as
member of this riding—which his ac-
ceptance of the nomination practically
assures. Mr Pardo is one of the most
extensive farmers in the county, a
priicticai busifit=5s roan known to ev-
e •ybody south of the river. He has
been a member of the Raleigh Coun-
cil as Councillor. Deputy and Reeve
for nearly twenty years, and has, con-
sequently, had ' great experience in
rlt filcl ala#)?alta, which' will'stand,hi}n
a�jo�ds
ori d stead'When,he takes ilia place
311 -till l*etit LeglA lalur'o."
•
ng to attend the B.S.
Discussion was taken part iniby Rev W.
H. Butt, Messrs Scott, McKinnon, Kerr,
Taylor, Pangellia, and Tiplady, points
brought out being that the parents ebould
take more interest in the scholars and their
teacher. The teacher's heart should be so
full otthe love, that the scholar cannot fail
to see the love 'of Christ in them, in their
daily life, and the interest taken in their
spiritual welfare. This paper was an ex-
ceedingly good one, and Mies Acheson, as
theeq�.,,00nly lady who has come before the con •
vention'for a number of years, has planed
itlander obligations to her.
"The Constitution andlEffioient Manage-
ment of the Bible Class," was a subject in-
troduced by Mr D. D. Wilson, of Seaforth.
This is the advanced class in the S.S.;• if
the teachers were doing their duty there
world be a Bible class growing up at all
times in the various classes; the large who'.
ars would naturally be retained in the
school, and would thus be the nenolus for
the advanced class. Teachers winning a
scholar's affection and esteem would do
_much toward_ retaining .scholars. An, the
school. • 11 yon hese right teachers, with
right spirit, and with love in their hearts,
the advanced classes would be formed
themselves, by reason of oircumetances.
If teachers have succeeded in retaining
scholars, these are the very ones to plaoe
over them. Difficulties present themselves
when teachers leave—especially in the case
of those who have been efficient teachers.
It is, easy to get a substitute for anineffi-
cient Walther, but hard tie supply the place
of one who has won his way to the hearts
and sympathies of the scholars. It is
necessary not only to win their affections,
but to teach the lesson in such a way as to
make it profitable and interesting. The
way to teach a Bible class— or any close—
is never to preach to them; preaching is
one thing, teaching another; take up lesson
in a carefully prepared manner, ask ques-
tions, and you thus make an impression
that is not lost. Farther, don't be discur-
sive, be concise, right to the point; oonfi
.yourself to the lesson. almost abeolutel
no matter whether it be a historical, top
graphical, doctrinal, or of any other natu,
Carry oat the idea of Betting Christ as
model. teacher. Use illustrations, a
leave the pupil to draw their own impre.•
sione. Do not use theological terms; be
simple. Speak ao that every pupil, even
though illiterate, may be able to grasp the
meaning. Ke', :11 the echelon; interested,
and don't c
person; tette
TUESDAY EVENING.
The President, Rev E. W. Hughes, (who
is now residing out of the County) took the
chair at tho evening session. After a ser-
vice of praise and prayer, words of welcome
were given by Mayor Holmes and Rev W.
Smyth, of Clinton.
The first address of the evening was giv-
en by Rev A. Stewart, of Clinton, on "The
influence of the Sabbath School on nations
al life and 'society." Thousands of teachers
are engaged at the present day in the sys-
tematic study of the Bible. This study is
-
a great benefit to the teachers jthemselves.
Efforts have been successfully made in pre-
paring and ,issuing!great quantities of suit-
able literature for the Sabbath School. The
Sabbath School work has brought the
workers of the different denominations
more closely together, a very cheering sign
of the times, as the more we know each
other our sympathies are all the more large-
ly brought out. It is almost impossible to
shake off the influenoe of early training in
the Sabbath School. The work of the
teacher ie to present divine truth in all its
simplicity. Tho influence of such teaching
will never be lost, no matter what contrary
influences the eoholar may meet 'with in
after life. Some object that a number of
the teachers are altogether too incompetent,
that there is, -too much levity and lack of
discipline. It rests with the parents to
speak twell of the teacher and visit the
school themeolees to encourage the teachers
and officers, and see that their ohildren aro
behaving properly. Learning and training
aro very necessary in the S. S. teacher, but
there are other qualifications absolutely ne-
cessary. Grace and common eenee are of-
ten far more offeotive• and more eucoe.eful
than learning. Another objection is that the
S.S. has come between the parent and child;
if such is the case, it is certainly to bo de-
plored. The parent cannot do his duty and
shift the responsibility on to the teacher.
The training in the S. S. will not take the
place of home training and •diaoipllne. The
a;s moVemQlt baa pomd to ditty, and `t to
the ctut r, of eterybllo to Ilse that the be 're-
e your questions to one
ultaneouely.Get from
the class an r, •, what they know. It
did not matter wialtther the teacher was a
lady or gentleman, so long as they had the
tact, love and ability. they were the right
persons in the right place. •
The discussion following was participated
ed in by Miss Holmes, Mr W. H. Kerr, Rev
J. W. Holmes, Rev J. S. Henderson. Rev
A. Stewart and R. Holmes, the chief point
advanced being that the teacher sbould not
"preach" to his class, though Mr Hender-
son thought a distinction should be made
between "preaching and leoturing." Stress
was also laid on the necessity of questioning
carefully the scholars on the lesson.
Several members of the convention took
part in a discussion on the financial rela-
tions of the County to the Prseincial As-
sociation.
The Nominating Committee then nomi-
nated the following as the officers for the
ensuing year:—Pres., Mr Jas. Scott, Clin•
ton; Vice Presidents. Mr Davidson, Gode
rich; Rev J. S. Henderson, Hensall; Rev L.
W. Diehl, Clinton; W. H. Kerr, Brussels;
Dr Towler, Wingham. Executive Com•
mittee—Horace Foster, Geo. Swallow, R.
Holmes, Clinton; 3.,S. McKinnon, Blyth;
W. M. Gray, Seaforth; D. B. Calbick, Goo.
Stivens, Goderich; W. Elder, Hensall; also
the ministers of the town in which tho
executive meets. Minute Secretary, Israel
Taylor; Corresponding Secretary, Horace
Footer, Clinton; Treas., J. C. Stevenson,
Clinton. Auditors, Robt. Holmes and G.
Swallow. Delegate to Prov. Convention,
David Tiplady, Cliuton; alternate, J. S.
McKinnon, Blyth. Mr Foster explained
that owing to too much other work he
could not faithfully discharge the duties truths. Chrret made hia teaching adapt.
of Corresponding Secretary. The explana- I able to each andieuce, full of sympathy to
tion was accepted, and Mr Stoneman, of some, and full of acorn to the self-rightoone
Honaall, appointed to the position. Jews. He was a successful .teacher, came
Mr J. C. Stdveneon presented his an- ; down to a level with the common people
nual report as follows: Receipts, $52,94; who hoard him gladly, the most snreessful
Di,bureements, $31,35; balance cash on teacher that ever lived. This is the groat
hand $23.09. teacher who is sot before us as a perfect
"The' 'relation of this Association to. the example. Tho teacher must be an exam -
Provincial Association" was introduced by I ple to his class, sj ch as they half eafely-fole
Dr. McLaughlin, of Auburn. The relation' low. Mr Butt, who has recently come in.
should be one of sympathy and helpfulrt se. to the county, is a valuable acquisition to was displayed, and shows that a convention
Having the same object, salvation of the the talent of the association; his address can be made a auaoeee without outside help
young, both should work together, Sow was among the best delivered during the The new president, Mr. James Scott, is
van this Association best help the Provin- convention., , Superintendenta bf, Willis t. James
Soo tabs
i dial Afiasolation. 'Asa county &seoeiation R'ev. ,ii, �. ttepaetapn, l �tlea11, was the/
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FANCY STORE
CLINTON
Just between seasons the „in-
dustrious ladies take ad-
vantage of the spare mo-
ments, by making articles
which are ornamental and
useful for their daintily de-
corated rooms.
for these ladies we sell
The Best Working Silks
The Best Chenilles and
Arasene
REsoatre ONB.
The following resolutions were carried:—
Moved by D. D. Wilson, seconded by W.
H: Kerr, that the Executive Committee
prepare a letter giving,statistice of the work
being accomplished by the Provincial Sab-
bath School Association, and the great ne-
cessity for funds to carry on the work, and
that a copy be sent to each Sabbath School
in the county, requesting that the matter
be brought before the schools, and also be-
fore the various S.S. conventions in the
„
,
Fancy Wools.
The Latest Patterns in
Linen Goods
All Sizes Panel Rods.
All Sizes of Crocheting
Thread.
The Newest Coard for
Mats.
Needles,„Cr ochetHo oks
&c.&c.
Our Goods are the Best:
county, and that each Sabbath School be , Our •Price is CASH.
requested to forward to the treasurer of the
county association at least one vent for eaoh
pupil in said school, end further, that. this
convention pledgee itself to forward $50• to
the Provincial SS.association.
On motion of Rev J. S. Henderson, the
Executive Committee was instructed to
appoint committees to visit the various
schools in the county, to stimulate interest
in S.S. work, and secure statistics of each
school, etc., and report to the Executive-.
On motion of A. McKenzie, Blyth, sec-
onded by J. C. Stoneman, Hensall, the
thanks of the convention were tendered to
the session of Willie Church,for the use of
the church for the convention, to the choir
leader and singers for their services, and
to the people of Clinton for their kind hos-
pitality.
Moved by D. D. Wilson, Seaforth, sec-
onded by Rev. Mr. McKinnon, Clinton, that
as members of the Huron County Sabbath
School association,.we express our interest
in and loyalty to the Provincial association,
and herein pledge ourselves to do all within
our power for its future prosperity in our
contributions, and in the matter of fur-
nishing statistics, &c.
Moved by W. H. Kerr, Brussels,seconded
by H. McQuarrie, Blyth, that this conven-
tion learns with sincere and deep regret of
the continued illness of Mr, A. H.Manning,
ex -president of this association, and desires
to extend its heartfelt sympathy to him.—
Many of the older S. S. workers remember
Mr. Manning as an earnest and enthusiastic
laborer, and his absence from our meetings
is a source of sorrow to all. We trust that
an all -wise and loving providence will give
him strength to bear with courage, fortitude
and faith, the affliction through which he
is passing, that soon he may be able to go
out and in among ue, and that we will once
more hear the inspiring words that were
wont to fall from his lips.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
The evening session was; opened with a
service of praise and prayer, after which
the retiring President introduced the Presi-
dent elect, Mr Jas. Scott, who, after a few
introductory remarks, called on Rev. W.
H. Butt, Centralia, as the first speaker;
subject, "the great model teacher.” Man
is a copyist and imitator of others, the
child looks to the parents, the eoholar to
the teacher for an example; all have failings,
but the Great Teacher is a perfect exam-
ple whom we can safely imitate. Christ
is a great example of sympathy, the world.
to -day is longing for sympathy, the man
or woman full of sympathy 1ia6 wonderful
influence on all around. Christ was a per-
fect example in hie earnestness; all who
came in contact with him felt his influence.
Christ was a powerful teacher, He always
had a suitable word for every occasion,
spoken at the right time and in the right
place. He was a moral teacher, in all His
teachings He endeavored to show to man
his relations to God and his fellow man,
His teachings were doctrinal, so plain
that the rpost simple could .understand.
He had his own peculiar method of teach-
ing, He taught with authority, was sug-
gestive about His teaching, only revealing
at the time what was neceeeary. Ile was
a model teacher in illustration, using na-
ture around him to express home practical
Cooper & Co,,
CLINTON.
bath school, Clinton, and well deserves the
honor conferred upon him, being a gentle-
man of the highest integrity, honor and ef-
ficiency.
Retiring president, Rev. E. W. Hughes, a
(Episcopal) who during the year has re-
moved to the vicinity. of London, was on
hand to take his place in the convention.—
He ie a wbolssonled Sabbath School worker
and the good wishes of the association fol-
low him in his new sphere of labor.
Mr. Horace Foster, the retiring Corres-
ponding Secretary, well deservea the vote of
thanks so cordially tendered him, for he has
labored hard for the success of the dumb, -
tion, and the gentlemen who succeeds him,
Mr. J. C. Stoneman, of Hensall, is fully
qualified for the position.
The next convention will be held in God-
erich.
Moved by Rev J. S. Henderson, seconded
by Rev E. A. Fear, that the Huron S. S.
association in convention assembled, desires
to express its deep sorrow and its sense of
great loss in the removal by death of the
beloved brother, Rev J. H. Simpson, late of
Brucefield. We remember with gladness
our departed friend's aetivity and earnest,
nese in the Lord's work, especially in S.S.
work, and work am'ngst and for the bene-
fit of the yoan•e. He for many years took
a leacfii's; part in the deliberations in con-
vention of this association; he occupied the
office of President, and he also, with others,
was instrumental in tho organization and
life of a local S. a. association in the south-
ern part of the county, which has done
good service. De is gone, but his work is
with us, to cheer and stimulate us. We
extend to the bereaved widow and family
our sympathy, and would humbly but con-
fidently direct them to God, who is able to
comfort thorn who aro in sorrow. Resolved
further, that a copy of this resolution,
signed by the President and Secretary, bo
forwarded to Mrs Simpson.
NOTES
Mr. A. T. Cooper, Billotting Secretary,
was obligingly courteous and affable to all
who required his services.
Sabbath school workers are fast coming
to the front, and it cannot bo long before
they will be found occupying tho highest
positions in the land.
Tho association showed good judgment
in rotaining as its Recording Secretary, Mr
Israel Taylor, who has now filled this posi-
tion to the complete eatiefaction of all for
several years
Mr. Yollowloes and Miss Boles presided
at the organ during the exercises, and the
singing for tho evening services was under
tho direction of Mr. Sibley, ono of the lead-
ers of Rattenbury Bt. ohoir.
It speaks well for the talent to bo found
the county, whetr eo many excellent ad-
dresses and so much ability in discussion
Sent gkatter'# euleutO.
A RARE CHANCE
Porter's Hill General Store for Salo, one of the
best stands in the county of Huron. Doing a
foreabd le business. Post
sirOroomsInGood connection,
larar-
ticularse aapply to HORACE NEWTON, acre of land. For Porther er's
Hill P. O. o13
AUCTION SALE OF
VALUABLE FARM 'PROPERTY
IN THE TOWNSHIP OF COLBORNE
RE W. J. HARRIS ESTATE.
Pursuantto a judgment mado herein, thorn
will be offered for sale at the Colborne Hotel, in
the Town of Goderich, County of Huron, on the
loth day of March, A. D., 1894
at 12 o'clock, noon, by and with the approbation
of S. Malcolmsou, Esquire, Master at Goderich,
the following vai utble property:
PAncrl No. 1—Iiuit g parts of Lots 5 and 6, in
the 3rd and 401 Cm:eoseious of said Township
(W.D.) This property consists of 165 acres, 130
acros are cleared and in a Food state of cultiva-
tion. The balance is timberex with hardwood,
principally maple and hooch. There is a frame
house and goon frame bank barn, with stables
underneath, and largo sherd attached. There is
also an orchard of good fru t•bearhug trees. The
soil is a clay loam, well watered, and In every
way a highly desirable farm. This property is
situated about 9j miles (rota the Town :01 Gode-
rich, on a loading gravel road.
PARCEL No 2—Lot 7, Concession 4, in tho said
Township (W•D.,) containing 100 acres. About
75 acres of this lot aro cleared, well fenced and in
a good state of cultivation. There are auout
four acros of good timber, principally Teeple sae
beech. Also a good frame house with frame
kitchen, and stone foundation under whole build -
Ing. A good frame barn 98x98, with stable under-
neath. The buildings aro comparatively new,
and everything 'is in good order. Tho Boil is a
clay loam, woll watered with a never -failing
spring. This Perm is situated abaft 44. miles
from the Town of Goderich,
P,AncEt No. 3—North part of Lot No. 21, Malt -
'and Oen.; in aid Township, containing 47 acres.
This land is all timbered with maple, beech slid
hemlock; is situated six miles from Clinton and
twelve nines from Godorich.
TERMS OF SALE.
Ton per cont. down on day of sail! to the Von•
dor, or his Solicitors, and tho balance into dourtt
within thirty days thoreaftor,iwhou the purohas-
er will be entitledt
into possession. lfodesired a endnsatis ee actand ory' ar-
rangements made, possession can be given at
once, There will hem reserved bili
The other eondltious aro the standing condi-
tions of this Court For further particulars ap•
i theimitate d
y to 11.Q, Iays,•lleq., Messrs Camoron, Holt
Dated at Goalies, this lstb day of February,
1894. 8. MALCOMSON,
Master et Goderich.
Oeliiio . even are siitltas,