to thee." He delivered an illiterate, haphazard harangue of three-quarters of an hour, and the congregation, becoming restless, were quite ready and anxious to have the benediction. The text being new to the people, on going home they searched Ecclesiastes through and through, but all in vain, until they learned from Mrs. Rev. Dr. Cowles, of Austinburgh, who happened to be present, and who being the most thoroughly versed in Bible. history (canonical and uncanonical), informed them that they would find the text in the book of Ecclesiasticus in the Apocrypha. The mystery being solved, this amusing episode was the town talk, and afforded no little entertainment for a long time. It was afterwards reported that the affair coming to the knowledge of the Church Conference, this ignoramus was summarily silenced and dismissed therefrom.

In those days conformity to church requirements were more strictly enforced than in these later times. There was occasionally an individual whose infraction of the Articles of Faith” caused him to be arraigned before the sessions of the church for trial. On one occasion a rather festive member, who was prone to overstep the bounds of propriety, was under examination for some irregularity, and on being pressed rather closely, made the quotation of an old maxim, with a slight alteration to suit his purposes. He said, "circumstances alter principles" instead of cases. Elder Ruple, a well-poised and godly man, of remarkable consistency of character, but rather slow of speech, who had been patient and indulgent in listening to the delinquent, and who had his equanimity quite disturbed, could bear it no longer, and broke out as follows: "Mr. B, I really wish you would either keep inside of the line or step over it; you keep right along on the line and we can neither get you out nor keep you in." This twisting of the familiar proverb has occurred to me a thousand times, when I have seen men, particularly politicians, act upon the principles of this church delinquent, "circumstances alter principles," which, after all, does not seem to be much out of the way, as applicable to our own times.

Another noticeable and somewhat remarkable and amusing event occurred in the township of Twinsburg, Summit county. I tell the story as it was related to me in that vicinity very many years ago, and which was fully confirmed by my old friend, Buckley Hubbard, Esq., of Ashtabula, a few weeks ago. Among the first settlers who came into the place were two twin brothers by the name of Wilcox, from Connecticut, who, according to Shakespeare, were real "Dromios," their resemblance was so perfect; inasmuch as in size, features, voice, dress and actions, they were so nearly alike that they could rarely be distinguished apart, and their identity was often mistaken, the one for the other. The name of Twinsburg was given to the township in their honor. In progress of time, one of these brothers fell under the susceptible influence of the sly god Cupid, and became blindly enamored of a fair damsel of the land. His attachment became so ardent, and his devotion so strong, that he made it a rule never to disappoint his lady love in his promised visits. It so happened that indispensable business called him unexpectedly away at one of these golden periods. As he could not endure the thought of disappointing his inamorata, he applied to his brother, in whom he could entirely confide, to take his place, and act the part of the devoted lover. To this end he posted him thoroughly in the progress of the courtship, and instructed him in the sentimental part he was to perform, and left him to his ready resources, having the most undoubting faith that he would accomplish his part successfully. The eclat which followed can easily be imagined, as the successful ruse was not divulged nor discovered until long after the happy marriage was consummated. These brothers had the reputation of being gentlemanly and intelligent, and so devotedly attached to each other in affection and interest that in their deaths neither long survived the other, as I have been informed.

With many thanks for your kind indulgence, and for the honor you have done me, I beg to express the hope that your beautiful and growing city, which bears the name of its honored

founder, will, ere long, in its pride and prosperity, erect a suitable monument to his memory, and continue to grow in wealth and influence; and the Early Settlers' Association be perpetuated long after the snowy heads here present to-day shall have gone to "that bourne from whence no traveler returns."

ADJOURNED.

The Association now adjourned until 2 o'clock P. M., and during the interim the members partook of a free lunch, served in the Tabernacle, from Weisgerber's refectory. brilliant feature of the day, and highly enjoyed.

This was a

AFTERNOON SESSION.

The public were cordially invited to attend the exercises of the afternoon, commencing at two o'clock. The Tabernacle, spacious as it is, was filled by an intelligent and highly interested audience. The exercises consisted of an opening prayer, followed by the annual written address, a life-sketch, report of members deceased within the past year, and sundry volunteer speeches of prominent citizens, interspersed with songs adapted to the occasion, and rendered in charming style by the Arion Quartette Club.

At the appointed hour the assembly was called to order by the President of the Association, and the session opened with prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Thomas Corlett.

PRAYER.

Almighty and everlasting God, from whom all good things do come: we render Thee thanks and praise for Thy mercy and goodness to us and to all mankind; but more especially do we praise Thee for prolonging our life and health to meet together again as on this day.

Grant, O Lord, that all our doings this day may redound to Thy glory, our own mutual good, and the welfare of this community.

We implore Thy divine blessing on all legislative, judicial, and executive authority; that they may have grace and wisdom so to discharge their respective duties as most effectually to promote Thy glory, the interests of true religion and virtue, and the highest good of the State and Nation. Preserve, we beseech Thee, to our country the blessings of peace, and prosper our in

stitutions for the promotion of sound learning and the diffusion of virtuous education.

To the families of those of our Association who have been removed from us by death, grant Thy grace and consolation; and to us who still survive, wisdom so to live and do, as to be dispensers of good to others, and thus to approve ourselves worthy in Thy sight of the rich heritage here bestowed, and at the close of our pilgrimage here, to be raised to that higher and better citizenship with the saints in light-through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The President here introduced to the audience Mrs. J. A. Harris, who sat on his right, as one of the Vice-Presidents of the Association, elected to fill the vacancy made by the death of the late Judge Bishop. The audience applauded. Mrs. Harris arose and gracefully acknowledged the compliment.

George C. Dodge, Esq., Treasurer of the Association, now arose and said: "Mr. President: I desire to congratulate our Association upon having settled one question. We have vindicated (alluding to a scene in Dickens,) the character of Sarey Gamp, and squelched Betsey Prig. There is a Mrs. Harris.”

This adroit and complimentary witticism convulsed the audience, and when the laughter had subsided, the regular exercises were resumed.

ANNUAL ADDRESS-Success of the Early Settlers.

BY HON. JOHN HUTCHINS.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: In 1824 Daniel Webster visited Jefferson and Madison at their homes in Virginia. One morning it became necessary for Mr. Webster and his party to cross in a rude ferry-boat a river which was much swollen by recent rains. The ferry-boat was propelled by hand, and the ferryman and his