Mr S. J. Deck, who was humorously introduced to the meeting by the Chairman, congratulated them upon the report read, and the evidence it gave of their progress and prosperity as a church. The meeting should, however, look to a higher Church than this earthly one. He re-echoed many of the sentiments of union and sympathy expressed by the last speaker, and dwelt ujxm the value of the element of Hope. During a portion of his address, the speaker referred to some sickness in the town, and earnestly pointed out the necessity for drainage, stating that he had spoken to the Mayor on the subject This speaker was well received throughout his address.
