Mr. C. G. Trusdell, the General Superintendent of the Chicago Relief and Aid Society, was sent down to St. John to give what counsel he could, and relate his experience to the people, and point out to them the beauties of the organization which obtained in Chicago during her troubles. He counselled the instant formation of a similar society here. He knew its workings intimately. It was thorough; it was business-like. No one, after the system was in full working order, could impose on the managers, and order would come out of chaos, and confusion no longer exist. His words had weight, for he had passed through the fire himself; and steps were at once inaugurated for the establishment of "The St. John Relief and Aid Society," with full control of the funds and supplies. The men who were selected for the task are those in whom the citizens have every confidence. The Directors are:-- S. Z. Earle, Mayor, _President_. W. H. Tuck, Recorder, _Vice-President_. Chas. H. Fairweather, _Treasurer_. James A. Harding. Hon. Geo. E. King. Harris Allan. Fred A. King. Andre Cushing. James Reynolds. H. J. Leonard. James I. Fellows. Wm. Magee. Chas. N. Skinner. Ezekiel McLeod. Gen. D. B. Warner. A. Chipman Smith. John H. Parks. E. Fisher. Aldermen Maher, Peters, Ferguson, Kerr, Adams, Duffell, Brittain, Glasgow, and Wilson, with L. R. Harrison, _Secretary_. These gentlemen then organized the St. John Relief and Aid Society, and assumed charge at once. The moneys were deposited in the bank, to the credit of Chas. H. Fairweather, the Treasurer; and General D. B. Warner, U.S. Consul, entered upon his duties as General Superintendent, and opened his office at the rink.