Markdale Batchelors.

The Batchelors of Markdale held their annual meeting at the residence of President, P. McCullough, on the evening of the 5th inst., after doing ample justice to Oysters, Pancakes, Rock Water, &c., several resolutions were brought before the meeting. Moved by T. H. Carr, seconded by Wm. McLoughry, that our worthy President be re-elected.--Carried. Moved by J. G. Anderson, seconded by John Wallace, that this club disapprove of the actions of R. H. Knight, whio recently violated the rules of this association without giving due notice.--Carried. Moved by R. L. Stephen, seconded by Dr. Brodie, that any member not giving 12 months notice of his intentions to withdraw from the list be fined $5. Moved in amendment by J. H. Carson, seconded by W. L. Young, that the time be limited to six months.--Carried. Moved by James W. Sproule, seconded by Samuel Sarjeant, that Dr. Freeborn be admitted to full membership.--Carried. John H. Carson made application to have his name to have his name struck off the list. Moved by Chas. H. Lawrence, seconded by Alex. McDuff, that the President authorize his name to be erased.--Carried. The application of W. J. Benson to be admitted to membership was again brought before the meeting, some objections were made as to enrolling members under 25 years of age. President McCullough then arose and stated that more musical talent was required in the club, and judging from his stature he must have been in existence for at least a quarter of a century, and would himself take responsibility of placing his name on the list. Moved by John Moffat seconded by Mark Armstrong, that the thanks of this club be, and is hereby tendered to our worthy President for the handsome spread laid before us to-night of which ample justice had been done by all present.--Carried. The business of the meeting having been disposed of the remnainder of the evening was spent in musical selections, "The following is the program": Song "Bazzllyoo" by the President. Recitation "Markdale for Me" by T. H. Carr. Song "Is that you McDuff" by R. L. Stephen. Clog dance, by Mark Armstrong. Song "Comin' Thro. the Rye" by J. H. Carson. Instrumental on the Flagolet, by C. H. Lawrence. Duet "The flowers that bloom in Spring" by Dr. Brodie & John Wallace. Speech "Commercial Union" by Wm. McLoughry. Irish Jig, by Sam. Sarjeant. Comic Song "The Shoemaker" by John Moffat. Sword Dance, by J. W. Sproule. Instrumental "Trombone" by John Beeton. Song & Dance, by W. L. Young. The company then joined in singing "We are jolly good Fellows," after which they repaired to their respective homes each apparently satisfied with the prosperous condition of the club, and resolving in his mind, never to forsake it. Com.