To the Editor: Sir,—ln your reference to the lire at Newmarket you state that I was quickly apprised of the matter, which is a fact, but then you state that I did not arrive in time to lend any assistance iv putting tbe fire out, which is a great mistake, as I got the bucket and assisted to get the first bucket of water out of tho well, and a Mr Knightcarried it to another man named W. Healy, who was on the roof. When tie fire was partly out I carried tthe balance of the water, and I might state that the police man did not assist to put the fire out, but he kindly goes behind my back and accuses me of setting it on fire when I can provo that I was in bed over an hour before it happened.—l am, etc., E. B. E.jflJjjKN-R.
The anniversary services in tho North Shore Wesleyan Church in favour of tho Sunday-school, on Sunday last, were largely attended. The Rev. W. Morley preached in tho morning, and the Rev. W. C. Oliver in the evening. The latter gentleman delivered an admirable address in the after noon to parents nnd children. There was a full choir, under the direction of Mr Ryan. The collections, howover, were not quite up to expectation. Tho Sunday-school anni versary will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) eveninir, in the Devonport Hall; tea at 6.30, and meeting at 7.30. Mr Joseph L. Wilson has kindly consented to preside at the meeting, which will also be addressed by several ministers and friends, Hymns and selections of music will be rendered at intervals.
