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LIFE eiETDRES

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RECOLLECTIONS OF YOUTHFUL" DAYS IN

-ALSO —

Of his Emigration and first impressions of
O M N M D M

I Especially Toronto, (late York), and its Inhabitants when
the City was only ONE YEAR OLD, and its

Population 9,000. oAy

.4 YORK PIONEER.

Daniel Rose, Printer, 24 Adelaide Street West, Toronto.

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E. M. MORPHY, SON & CO.

Diamond Merchants and Jewellers,

141 YoNCE Street, Toronto.

GOLD WATCHES.

LwUai' Gold Watches, Swiu, «10, $15, i20, |26.

" " ^m«rican, $25, «^i>, $40, 860, too.

Oento' " " " $30, $40, $&0 to SluO.

*• " " " and Swiii Chrono-

graphs, Minute and Quarter Repeaters, $76, $100
to $250.
Gents' Filled Gold Watches, $20, $25. $30.
Ladies' " " " $16, $20, $26.

SILVER AND NICKLE WATCHES.

Ladies' Nickle Watches, $3 to $4.

" Silver " $6, $6, $8, $10.
BoysT Nickle " $2.60, $8, $4.60.

" E.«ver " $6, $8, $10.

Genu' " » $8. $10, $12, $16 to ISO.

GOLD CHAINS.*

Gents' Gold Alberts, $8,«'.0, $16, $20, $25, $30.
Ladles $8, $9.50, $12, $16, $18, $20.

" " Guards, $12, $16, $18, $20, $26, $30.

" " Fobs, $7.60, $9.S0, $12, $16, $18, $20.

** •' Necklets, $10^16, $18, $^6, $30.

GOLD RINGS.

Weddlni; Rings, $3, $6, $8, $10.

Band Kings, $2.60, $3.60, $4.50, $6, $8.

Chased Kings, $3, $4.60, $6, $8, $10.

Gem Rings, Garnet and Pearls, $2, $2.60, $4, $5, $8.

Gem Rings, Kubies and Pearls, $4.60, $6, $8, dlO, $12.

Gem Rings (Engagim^nt) Diamonds, $10, $12, $16,

$20, $30.
Gents' Signet Rings, $3, $6. $8, $12.

GOLD LOCKETS AND CHARMS.

Ladies' Gold Lockets, $4, $0, $7, $9, $10, $12, #14.
Gents' Gold Lockets, $6, ^, $10.
Genu' Gold Seals, $4.60, $6, $8.60, $ia

GOLD BRACELETS.

Gold Bangles, $6, «e, $10, $15.
Band Braoelete, $8, $10, $16, $25.
Band BraoeleU, set with Rubies and Pearls, $16, $18,
|26.

GOLD BROOCHES AND EAR.
RINGS.

€k>ld Brooches, $4, $6, $10, $14, %li, $Sa
Gold Bar Ping, $3, $5, $7.60, $10, $16.
Gold Earrings, $1.60, $2.50, $4, $6.60, |8.

GOLD SETS.

Ten Carat Gold SeU, »8, $9.60, ilt, $14, fid.
Fifteen Carat Gold SeU. $15, $2U, $24, $30, $3Cl

DIAMONDS.

Diamond Rings, $10, $15, $'20, $25, f85, $50l * '
Diamond Ei.rringg, $7.6C, »12, $20, «3 , $50. '
Diamoml Bar Phis, «12, «[6.60, $20, iib.
Diamond Sc.trf Pins, $8.50, 815, $25, $4», $6a
Diamond Studs, $10, 814, $17.50, $20, #'26.
Diamond Collar Buttons, $10, $16, $20, «25, $30.

GOLD SCARF PINS.

New Patterns, $1, $1.60, $S.$3.60, $6.
Diamond, $8.60, $12, $15, $20.

GOLD BUTTONS.

GenU' Gold Cuff Buttons, $3, $4, $5, $6, $8, $10.

Ladies' Gold Cuff Buttons, »?, $4, $6.

Gold Cuff Links, $4, $6, $7.60, $10.

Ladies' Gold Collar Buttonj, $1.26, $1.60, $2, $3.

Gents' Gold Collar P.uttons, $1.60, $2, $3.

Genu' Gold Shirt Sluds, per set, $2, $3, $5.

ROLLED GOLD JEWELLERY.

Genu' Alberts, $2.60, $3 60, $6, $6, $7.60.

Ladies' Alberts, $2, $2.50, $3, $5, $6.60.

Ladies' Fobs, $2, 82. 6U, $3, $6.

Rolled Gold Brooches, $1, $1.50, $2.60.

Rolled Gold Bar Pins, 76c., $1, $1.50.

Rolled Gold Karrings, eOc., 76c., $1.

Rolled Gold Necklets, $2.60, $3.60, $5, |8.

Rolled Gold LockeU, $1. $2, $3.

Rolled Gold Cuff Buttons, 50o., 76o., $1, iL6<Ml

Rolled Gold Collar Buttons, 25c., 60o.

Rolled Gold Uracelete, 75c., $1.50, <3, $6.

RoUed Gold Scarf Fins, eOo., 76o., $1.

SILVER JEWELLERY.

Silrer Brooches, 60o., 76a, $1, $1.60, $2.
Sliver Earrin)(s, 26c., &0o.. 60o., 76c, IL
Silver NeckleU, $1.60, $2, $8.60, $6.
Silver LockeU. $1.60, $2, $8.60, $6.
Silver Bangle BraoeleU, 60o., 76c., $1, ft, tX
Silver Band BraceleU, $1.60, $2.60, 9i.
Ladles' Silver Fobs, $1, $1.60, $2, #2.60.
Genu' Silver AlberU, $2, $3, «6.
Ladies' Silver Cuff Buttons, 760., $L
OenU' Silver Cull Buttons, $1, $1.60, H
Silver OolUr Buttoois 26a, SOt., 7M.
Silver Cuff Links, $1, $1.S6, $1.76.
Silver Thimbles, 26o., 60c., 76o.

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LIFE PICTURES.

EYERIES AND REMIN ISCENCES

CHAPTER I.

MY NATIVE TOWN AND EARLY ASSOCIATIONS.

" The scenes of my childhood, whose lov'd recollection
Embitters the present compared with the past ;
Where science first dawned on the powers of reflection.
And friendships were formed too romantic to last."

THE picturesque little town of Monaghan, in the north of
Ireland is situated in a valley surrounded by hills which
enclose two small lakes, and adjacent is the serpentine
Blackwater river, whose banks are decked with shrubbery and
covered with the primrose, cowslip and wild rose in the spring^
and summer months. Inthisprettylittleinlandtown the writer
spent the " sunny hours of childhood" and youthful days till
he arrived at the age of fifteen years. St. Paul was proud of
his Tarsus, and said it was " no mean city." The writer can
use the same words in at least one respect. If Tarsus gave to
the world scholarly and noble Paul, my little Tarsus gave to
Australia a Governor-General, and to Canada a Lieutenant-
Governor, a Chief Justxe, a Bishop, several M.P's, profes-
sional men, merchants and farmers who were a credit to the
country.

The writer was the third son in a family of ten child renr,
consisting of seven brothers and three sisters. His father was
a manufacturer of carriages and agricultural implements ; he
employed a number of men and did a profitable business.
About one mile from the town we had a farm where we spent
many of our leisure hours, exercising the five senses the Al--
mighty endowed us with.

In the spring and summer mornings we " arose with the
lark" and proceeded to our little demesne where the sense of
seeing was gratified by taking in at a glance the clear blue
sky and rising ** orb of day" or a whole landscape, with its
hill, dale, wo^ and waterfall. Of hearing by the music of
" the feathery songsters" who warbled notes of praise to their
Creator. Of taste, by the gathering of berries and other wild
fruits, which grew in abundance. Of smell, by the aroma of
the hawthorn blossom, sweet briar and flowers which bespang-
led the fields. And of feeling by the " invigorating and brac-
ing air, and having our little feet (which were sometimes un-
covered) washed with the sparkling dewdrops" which glijt' ed
in the morning sun.

Our further enjoyment consisted of fishing, swimming and",
climbing trees for birds nests, and not the least of our diver-
sion was riding a donkey (a part of the farm stock) who when
tired of his burden kicked up his heels and tumbled us over
his head.

"And thus we spv°nt the pleasant hours nor thought of care or woe
In the days we went a gypsyin^ a long time ago."

In our sports we had three playmates whom we shall in-
troduce to the reader, especially as they are to bear an import-
ant part in our narrative. Two of the lads were respectively
named Nat anc Harry Wainwright. Their father was a
lawyer in a good .iocial and financial position. The other lad
was named Mat Mackenzie, son of a wine and spirit merchant
who had accumulated a large amount of money in brewing,
which he exchanged for his other calling. He was giving his
sons a good education, one of whom had already received his
degree in Trinity College, Dublin, and was now a young
Doctor. Being our senior he did not join in our sports, occa-
sionally he came to his father's farm which adjoined ours, and
sometimes associated with us.

Those four youths were accustomed to see wines and spirit-
ous liquors used every day in their homes, especially the
Mackenzies, who had access to their fpther's store and indulged
pretty freely, especially Dr. Tom, who was frequently under
the influence of wine. His brother Mat often brought a bottle
of whiskey to the farm, which he diluted with water and berries
to make it palatable, and we all had a taste of the cordial,
which made us unnecessarily boisterous in our games.

The future history of the Mackenzie and Wainwright boys
will show how dangerous it is to tamper with "the old serpent"
although disguised in Blackberry juice.

In this connection I may add that whiskey, the national
beverage, was kept in almost every house that could afford to
purchase it, there were a few honorable exceptions in those
who strictly observed John Wesley's rules.

When a child was born the first thing it tasted was a tea-
spoonful of whiskey punch to clear its throat. I have no
doubt but a good deal of whiskey was drunk at my birth and
christening, especially the latter. I was told that the clergy-
man who performed the ceremony had one tumbler of punch
before he commenced, and several afterwards, as he was the
principal guest at the feast and did not believe in "total
abstinence."

The tailor who made ray first suit of clothes fitted them on
and then drank my " health to wear," I was taught to drink
Tiis in return by having a wine glass half filled with diluted
and sweetened whiskey punch.

At festivals, harvesting, markets, weddings, christenings,

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wakes and funerals, joy and grief, irickness and health, whiskey
was freely used. When warm we .'^ook it to cool us, when
cold we took it to warm us. in a word it was used as a
panacea for all the joys and sorrows of life from the cradle to
the grave. A funeral was not considers^d respectable if there
was not plenty of whiskey to treat the assembly.

A ridiculous story is told of an Irishma.n who in making his
will left $20.00 for whiskey to be used at his burial. " Going
or coming said one of the executors." " Going, av course"
said the testator, " as 1 want to be there mysoilf."

Brewers, wine merchants and other liquor dealers grew rich
at the expense of the poor in those ^ays and sent their boys
to Dublin to be educated, although we had several ^ifood schools
and seminaries in our town.

The Institution at which the writer spent two years is
worthy of more than a passing notice, he shall Jherefore
-devote the following chapter to it.

CHAPTER II.

THE SCHOOL UPON THE HILL.*

" There, in his noisy mansion, skilled to rule,
The village master taught his little school ;
A man severe he was and stern to viaw,
I knew hin. well and every truant knew ;

Yet he was kind, or if severe in aught,
The love he bore to learning was in fault."

— Goldsmith.

AMONGST the inhabitants who did not emigrate was a
Mr. Richard Jackson, a leather merchant, who by in-
dustry, frugality and honorable business principles am-
assed a small fortune. Mr. Jackson was a prominent member
of the small body of Methodists in the town, and gave liber-
ally to every charitable institution, as well as to the support
of the Church of his choice, and, like the good centurion, " he
built them a synagogue," and presented it to the Conference.
Nor did he stop here, but proceeded to erect for himself " a
monument more lasting than brass," in the purchase of a plot
of ground on which he built three substantial buildings, form-
ing three sides of a square. The centre building was planned
as a day-school for sixty boys, the right wing for forty girls,
and the left a home for six poor widows of the Methodist
Church, " v-U reported." Canada may proudly boast of her
excellent free school system, but Mr. Jackson was half a cen-
tury ahead in this respect. The schools were not confined to

* Some time ago we published this story as " Sainty Smith," with a promise to
add to it. The 10,000 copies were soon exhausted, and we received several compli-

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mentary letters coupled with a request for more.
Second Edition with the promised a>idition.

This pamphlet may be called a
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Methodists, as persons of other denominations took advantage
of the donor's liberality, and sent their children where they
were sure to receive a moral and religious training.

In the selection of teachers Mr. Jackson required that they
should be members of the church, " apt to teach," and class-
leaders. The first female teacher came from Dublin, highly
recommended. Mrs. Booker was a young widow, about thirty,
of good address and prepossessing appearance. Like that of
the Methodists of the day, her dress was neat and plain,
especially the bonnet, which was of the Quaker style. The
male teacher was a Mr. J^mes Smith, about forty-five'years of
age. In personal appearance below the medium height, of
slight make, handsome, sharp features, hair combed back. He
wore a brown surtout coat, black knee-breeches and leggings,
and caried a carved-headed walking-cane. His family con-
sisted of a wife and five children, three boys and two girls, of
whom we shall speak hereafter. The six widows, who occupied
the left wing of the building, were provided with all the
necessaries of life, and uniformly dressed in dark clothing,
with the conventional " Methodist bonnets."

Such was the " school on the hill." At the age of ten, the
writer entered it as a pupil, and soon became familiar with its
usages, part of which consisted of religious exercises at the
opening and closing of each session. The instruction was of
the ordinary kind — reading, writing, and arithmetic. Our prin-
cipal lesson book was the New Testament. We soon found
out that the master was very peculiar in his manner. We
were exhorted to use the old Saxon or Scripture words. Yea,
Nay and l^en'/y. The church members considered Mr. Smith
a little eccentric, and as he was always reproving sin and sin-
ners, he was cialled by the outsiders,

"SAINTY SMITH."
The chapel, situate in the lower part of the town, was open
several evenings of the week for preaching, prayer and class-
meetings, and at the appointed hour the little company, con-
sisting of Father Smith and family, Mrs. Booker, and the six
widows, might be seen wending their way to the " Jacksonite.
Chapel," as it was called. When the congregation entered*
the men filed to the right, and women to the left, and were
separated in the auditorium by a /ozv railing* Cushioned
pews were unknown in Methodist chapels in those days, but
benches were well filled, and especially the " penitent bench"
at revivals. Near the front sat the leaders and Mr. Jackson,
then followed the rows of earnest worshippers; 'at the appointed
hour the preacher ascended the high, old-fashioned box pulpit,

* The Irish received Christianity from the East, and the dividing of the sex
was an Eastern custom.

and after the candles were snuffed by the sexton, the service
commenced with a good old-fashioned hymn, sung to a fam*-
liar tune in which all joined. The sermon was generally ot
the awakening kind, powerful with an unction,and thc"amens"
were frequent and hearty. The service was closed by a rous-
ing prayer-meeting and conversions were the frequent result.

But to return to the " school on the hill." Our master was
more feared than loved by the boys. Although a strictly good
man, he was considered to be more of a Puritan than a Meth-
odist ; we scarcely ever saw a smile on his countenance. He
could make no allov/ance for boyish games of any kind, as the
following incident will show :

One summer evening as he and the little company were
coming to the prayer-meeting, he suddenly came upon a few
of the scholars (the writer included), who were playing at
marbles. He made a charge upon us, kicked the alleys, and
used his walking-cane freely. I need scarceh'- say we madu ,
hasty retreat and left him the victor. Next morning we were
lectured for " bowing down to little gods," and ordered to the
penitential (not penitent) bench.

As above stated, our master had three sons — Robert, James,
and Dick — very nice lads, especially Robert, the eldest. He
was a tall, handsome youth of about eighteen, who occasion-
al ly assisted his father in teaching, and was intended for that
profession. James was two years his junior, tall of his age, of
a cheerful dis )osition. Dick was some years younger than
James, a stout little fellow, fullof mischief and frolic, a natural
mechanic,

Mrs. Smith was handsome, matronly, pious, and of a sweet
disposition, which atoned for her husband's eccentricity. The
two daughters, Carrie and Susan, aged respectively twelve and
ten, were modest and industrious. In a word the Smith family
were happy and lived within their limited means.

Amongst Mrs. Booker's scholars one is deserving of a pass-
ing notice, especially as she is to bear an important part in our
5tory. Her name was Mary Logan, the daughter of an intelli-
gent local-preacher, who lived on a small farm at Milltown,
about one mile from Monaghan. Mary was about sixteen, tall
3.nd slight, of Grecian style of countenance, fair complexion
flaxen hair and blue eyes, which won her th* name of " blue-
<eyed Mary." She was intimate with the Smith girls, and often
met them at the Sunday-school in the little chapel where
Robert was teacl er. After spending the day with her com-
panions, Robert was often deputed to " see her home" — a task
which he willingly performed.

Robert did not join in our diversions, he being older and
more sedate. Yet he did not always stop at home ; having
an attraction at Milltown, thither he involuntarily wandered

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for a rustic ramble with blue-eyed Mary to the stone bridge
that spanned the BlackwatCr. For hours they stood gazing
at the romantic scenery, listening to the rumbling of the old
corn mill with its ever-revolving water-wheel covered with
spray and foam, while the air was redolent with the hawthorn
blossom and wild flowers, which Robert collected and fes-
tooned into Mary's summer hat.

" With the songster in the grove,
) Here they told their tale of love,

And sportive garlands wove."

But, alas ! " Love's young dream" was of short duration \
the meetings of the lovers were reported to the parents, who
thought it indiscreet. Accordingly Mary was prohibited from '
visiting Mr. Smith's, and Robert's father gave him .such a lec-
ture that he resolved to leave home and strike out for himself.

THE RECRUITING PARTY.

I have a distinct recollection of the recruiting parties in the
fairs and markets of my native town. The sergeant with his
Waterloo and other medals suspended to his padded and close-
fitting scarlet coat, was accompanied by several drummers and
fifers, whose martial strains collected a crow^l that followed to
"headquarters," a tavern in the market square. Here the
officer in command made an oration, setting forth the pjlories
of the army, finishing up with " Three cheers for the king,"
and an invitation to the boys to " Come in and have a drink."'

Let us follow the party into the sitting-room where abund-
ance of Irish whiskey was served up, followed by a popular air
from the band, then another speech by the sergeant, some-
thing like the following : —

," Now boys, I'll tell yez something about war. Ye see when
our regiment (the good ould Connaught Rangers) were in the
Peninsula we lived like fightin' cocks, we had the best of atin'
and drinkin', and lots of divarshun. Early on the mornih' of
the battle of Waterloo, I was out on picket duty near Ihe
Frinch lines, when who should come up ridin' on a horse wid
a cloak round him (to disguise himself) but Bonypart himself*
Here the speaker was interrupted by a voice, " What sort of ai
looking man was Bony ?" " Well, boys, as near as I could
judge, h " v/ould stand six feet three in his stockin' soles, bushy
whiskers, squint in his eye, and a wart on his nose." " Did he
spake to you ? " " Av course he did. ' Sargint O'Gorman,
sezhe, 'what strength are yez?' 'Five hundred thousand,
furby the Prushins, sez I. ' That's a whopper,' sez he, ' Who
are them fellows of yours wid the bare legs ?' sez he. ' Thim's
the 42nd Highlanders, or the Kilties, as the boys call them ;
like ourselves, tigers to fight,' sez I. ' Well,' sez he, ' Welling-
ton must have been in a hurry thish mornin,' when he could'nt.
give tlie boys time to put on their throusers.' "

At this point a jjeneral laugh and another drink, then the
sergeant pulled out a handful of silver and said, " Now boys,
who'll take t^u shillin' ; yez are a fine 'ookiu' lot of fellows,
pnd I'll list ye for sargints." Several came forward and took
the coin, and had the ribbons pinned on their hats. Another
drink, a rattle of the drum — " Turn out the whole. Fall
in there ; right face, quick march," roared the sergeant, and
off they start to the tune of" St. Patrick's Day" or *' The Girl
I Left behind Me." The whiskey was the mosc objectionable
part of the performance, as many enlisted under its influence,
and repented when sober.

Among the boys who listened to Sergeant O'Gorman's
speech was Robert Smith. " He had read of war, ani longed
to follow to the field some warlike lord." But he did not like
the infantry, and consequently did not take " the shilling" from
the sergeant. A troop of the Tenth Hussars were the admira-
tion of all the lads and lasses of the town. The dark blue
uniform, with a scarlet jacket slung over their left shoulder,
their glistering helmets and prancing horses, gave them a
dashing aT^->earance. Robert tried to enlist in this troop, but
was told tnat he must go to " headquarters" in Dublin, at the
same time receiving a letter to the commander. His rr«»'rd
was made up, he kept his own council, except to Mary Loj^.-n,
to whom he said he was going to Dublin to seek a situation,
promising to write frequently. After a tender parting, lie
bade adieu to his lovely blue-eyed Mary.

One fine morning in June, Robert arose unusually early,
packed his wardrobe, with his Bible in a handkerchief, then,
peeping into his mother's chamber, saw her in a placid sleep;
he was about to steal a last kiss, but prudence forbade him.
Then wiping away a tear, he turned from the parental roof
with a heavy heart and a light purse, and commenced his sixty
mile walk to Dublin.

His absence that day was attributed to a fishing excursion,
which he often made to Killmore lakes. But as he had not
come home at the usual time, his parents grew uneasy. Next
morning the family, being alarmed at his absence, sent to Mr.
Logan's. Mary said he had been there two days before, and
told her he was going to Dublin in quest of a situation. This
was confirmed by a trooper, who said that a young man called
at the barracks a few days ago, wanting to enlist, and that the
captain told him he could not jr n here, but at Dublin, the
headquarters of the regiment. It was evident that Robert had
enlisted, and then there was " weeping, lamentation, and woe,
his mother refused to be comforted."

About a week after this event, a letter was received from
h im, bearing the Dublin post-mark. He asked pardon for his
di sobedience and rash act. He said he did not like to be a

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teacher, nor did he care lofT mechanical trade, and the only
opening he thought of, and one which would net embarrass
his father, was the army, for which he had a taste, and where
hs hoped for promotion. To Mary he wrote a similar letter,
reassuring her of his sincere love, but releasing her from her
engagement, as he knew not when he might return. Mary's
reply was very affectionate, saying she could never love any
one else, and she would wait for Is return if it should be
twenty years.

In the meanwhile, we will follow Robert to "headquarters."
On the first day he walked to Drogheda, and felt tired. Next
morning he arose early, and at sunset that evening he reached
Dublin. On the following morning he proceeded to the
cavalry barracks, and presented his letter to the commanding
officer. After reading it, the Colonel eyed Robert all over,
then remarked, " Captain Manson says you're a respectable
young ma;i, with a good education. It's such we want in the
Tenth Hussars, who are justly termed a crack regiment. I
like your appearance ; you can now step into the orderly
roon: and be enlisted."

Robert bowed, and obeyed military orders for the first time.
After being tested and signing the roll, he was shown into the
tailor's shop to be measured for a uniform, and thence to his
quarters — a long room, with two rows of iron bedsteads ;
opposite each was hung on brackets the men's accoutrements.
At the sound of a trumpet the men assembled to the dining
or messroom in squads, Robert amongst the rest.

In the evening, while seated on his bed, his comrades were
singing, jesting, and talking so loud that Robert could scarcely
hear his own voice ; then opening his little wardrobe, he took
therefrom his mDther's Bible, and read a chapter, then knelt
in prayer as Le was accustomed to. Scarcely had he com-
menced when a general iaugh and a jeer came from nearly all
in the room. Some said " Methodist," others said " Swaddler."
Then they began to hoot and throw missies at him; till one
young man named Armstrong, from the County Fermanagh,
the son of a Methodist, rose to his feet, and said, " Boys, your
conduct is disgraceful to a stranger, who is evidently a good
young man. I remember how you did the same thing to me,
till you shamed me out of my piety, but now I'll turn the
tables, and report every man in the room ♦■o the commanding
oflS:er to-morrow.' He did so, and that officer, who was al-
ready impressed with Robert, gave them a sharp repriman d,
saying if he ever heard of such a thing again he would pun-
ish them heavily. From that day forward Robert had no
further annoyance. His first duty was severe. At four o clock
trumpet call ; three hours' riding school ; breakfast at seven ;
riding school in the forenoon, and so on. Ii. a little time, by

perseverance (and after many tumbles) he i^astered his drill,
and was present with his regiment at a review and sham-bat-
tle in Phoenix Park, where seven regiments assembled.

But to return to tl -^ school on the hill. Robert's parents
had become reconciled, and the Logan and Smith families
were on good terms again.

CHAPTER III.

OME OF THE ODD CHARACTERS OF MY NATIVE TOWN.

SANDY CA?A>BKLI,, THE WANDERING MINSTREL.

<C^ ANDY was the nephew of a resident painter of the same
,^N name, with whom he learned the painting business,
^"^ but being of a jovial disposition, a good singer and
flute player, he was often led into company where strong
drink was freely used, the consequence of which v. as, that he
fell into intemperate habits, and exchanged the "paintbrush"
for the flute, and a roving life, playing and singing all over
Ireland for pence which circulated from his pocket to the
dram-3hop, and left poor Sandy always " hard up." On this
cold evening he came into the blacksmiths' department of our
factory, poorly clad and shivering with the cold. He was in-
vited to a seat on the hearth, which he gladly accepted.

While the sparks flew from the anvil, other sparks of native
wit dropped from- Sandy, who when " thawed cut" uncovered
his flute and commenced to play one of Moore's melodies
termed *' The meeting of the Waters." Then laying the in-
strument aside, he sang the same piece, altering certain words,
to suit his own case, thus — /

' There is not in this wide world a valley so sweet,
As the vale where the whiskey and Sandy does meet ;

the last ray of feeling, and life must depart,
E're I give up the poteen which warms my old heart."

1 once had an uncle who lived in this town,
Who always was friendly, when Sandy came round ;
Now young Pafs the Master, and no lodging there.
So I must away to the plains of Kildare. '

Gough the celebrated temperance lecturer found a poor
inebriate fiddling in a bar-room for pennies to buy strong
drink The lecturer led him to his meeting, and induced him
to " sign the pledge" which he kept. Some years afterwards
Gough met the same individual a Governor of one of the
States of the American Union. So much for total abstinence.

Alas rbr poor Sandy, it is doubtful if he ever reformed as
there were no Goughs or Temperance Societies in those days.

HARRY OWENS, THE OLD MARINE CRANK

was a pensioner who had served under Nelson, and like most
old sailors was fond of his- grog which he would not do with-

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out. When under its influence he would tell some tough
yarns. One of them ran as follows— , . , ,^„ At the

"Yes Master Edward, I saw some hard fighten. At the
Battle of Trafalgar while we were hotly engaged my comrade
Tom Brown called out to me --'Oh! Harry. I'm wounded
What's the matter sez I, ' My leg's shot off sez he So 1
picks him up, and while I was carrymg him down to the cock
pit a cannon ball came whizzing along, ana knocks off his

head, and I did'nt know it , .. u ^ ^<t' =^r

" • Where are you going with the man and his head ott, sez

the Captain : I beg pardon Sir, sez I, but there must be some

mistake, fur he tould me it was his leg." *

While we smiled and doubted his ridicuious yarn, Harry

would take another sip and with a manly voice sing—

Our Nelson met them on the wave,
Three cheers our galhnt seaman gave,
Nor thought of home and beauty,
Along the line the signai ran,
" England expects that every man
This day will do his duty."

The openhearted Jack Tars, are generally ^vourites but
alas their drinking propensity often 1^^^% them among
sharpers who fleece them of their money, and leave them to
the tender mercies of the police.

Of late Temperance Societies and Sailors' Homes have
done much to counteract this evil.

JACK MCKENNA, THE OLD SOLDIER,

is our ne?ct crank on the canvas. He had served in the Pen-
insular Wars under Wellington, and was now a pensioner,
working at his trade shoemaking. Singing songs, drmking
whiskey, and telling sensational stories of the war, ore of
which we give but do not vouch for its veracity-

" Yes boys, while on the march in Spzm, the hot sun and
drifting sand was terrible. We had several cases of sun-
stroke My comrade Joe Moore was struck stone bhnd, and '
' I had to lead hime to the next town where he was sent to

^''" One day our Captain was walking out and he espied a big
Spanish ca( with a splendid pair of eyes. Sez the Captain
to'Wmself ' I niver saw such a pair of eyes since I saw Nellie
BlSn Phoenix Park.' Sez he, ' If Joe Moore, had them
fn his head vvho knows but he might be able to see again.
So with th^t he shot the cat and brought him to the Doctor
of th^ Regiment and told him to dig out the cat's eyes with
hs lance and pu. them into Joe Moore. Weh Sir the Doctor
fau^hed and said he wouM do it-so he laid otit Joe on a big
table tuck out his eyes and put the cats in. After a while
Joe ?ot well and could see as well as ever, but he never could

keep ' eyes right,' as he was looking every way, and when on
the march if he saw a hole, he would run out of the ranks, and
peep in like a cat watching for a mouse, but he was a useful
and good soger too and was often sent on picket dutj' as he
could see the enemy round a corner."

V/hile we laughted at this absurd story, Jack would take
another glass of whiskey and sing —

" O where is the country 'jan rival ould Erin,
Or where is the Nation such hayroes can boast
In battle as bould as the Lion and Tiger ;
And fierce as the Agle, that flies round her coast."

Pity Jack could not see his enemy the tavernkeeper, who is
to be found round every corner.

CHAPTER IV.

FURTHER REMINISCENCES OF THE SCHOOJL UPON THE

HILL.

" Welcome, with shouts of joy and pride,
Your veterans from the war-patns track ;
You gave your boys, brave, but untried ;
You bring them men and heroes back ! "

BEFORE they left Dublin, the young men, Robert and
Armstrong, became close comrades and friends. They
walked and rode together, attended the Stephens Green
Methodist Chapel ; in a word they were like "David and
Jonathan." They had miniature likenesses of themselves
taken. Robert had two ; one he sent home, the other to Mary,
with a request th?t she would send him one of hers in return.
She procured one f:om H. McManus, a portrait painter of the
town, and forwarded it.*

While Robert and his friend were enjoying Dublin and its
beautiful surrounding, " the route " came and the loth was
ordci ed ito " foreign service," and in a little time they embarked
for Indin. Scarcely had the family got over the sorrows of

* Speaking of the painter, reminds me ot an incident. The boy who sat nex'.
to me in school, named Bobby Wright, was dull and half deaf, fond of making;
men's heads on his slate, for which he had often got the taws over his fingers..
After leaving school, his parents articled him to McManus to learn his profession.-
In a little time it was ;aid that " he was better than his master. " Dr. Temple, who.
lived on the hill, lost a young and beautiful wife, who died suddenly. He im-
mediately went to the painter to know if he could paint a likeness of her, regret-
ting very much that he had not oq^r taken while she was alive. The artist replied
"that it was a difficult thing to do," but that he h;id a very clever lad, who might
be able to do it. My school-fellow was deputed tor the task. The doctor had the
body set up and dressed in her usual costume. Bobby made such a good sketch
that when painted it was a striking likeness. The lad was sent to Italy, where he
studied under celebrated masters, and afterwards became " portrait painter to Her
Majesty Queen Victoria. " How many more men cf genius and others who re-
ceived their education and firs.t religious impressions in '* the school upon the
hill," eternity alone will tell.

'.'

parting with Robert when another trouble came upon them ;
sly James followed his brother's example, and enlisted in the
47th Regiment of Infantry. Dick, however, was a stay-at-
home' lad, and having a mechanical turn, was bound to a gun-
maker, but boarded at home. In course of time the family
were reconciled, and all was going on as usual, when a little
commotion arose in the society. It was whispered in the
chapel that " Sister Booker was conforming to the world."

The facts were, that a well-to-do farmer, a widower, who
lived near the town, often visited the preaching house, sought
an introduction to Mrs. Booker, with whom he was much taken,
and thought such a pious woman would make him a good
wife and a conscientious stepmother for his children. He
accordingly proposed, and was accepted by Mrs. B , with-
out consulting the Church. In the meantime the prayer and
class-meetings were not regularly attended by her, and it was
observed that Sister Booker had not the same fervor in prayer,
and was " backsliding." A meeting of the leaders was called,
and Sister Booker's case was the principal topic. All la-
mented her worldliness. One said " She had got a bow on her
bonnet ;" another said, " She had also a beau on her arm."
At length one (with th^ Sainty Smith zeal) said, " Brethren,
we got no good of Sister Booker since the courtin' divil got

into her." At the expiration of the year, Mrs. B got

married to the farmer, and Miss Minute was appointed in her
stead.

Mr, and Mrs, Jackson were unremitting in their attention to
the institution. They often visited the schools, and were
received with the greatest respect ; on the entrance of the dear
old couple the scholars arose from their seats, and made their
best bow, and sang one of Wesley's hymns, in which we were
well drilled.

But to return to our story. Letters were received from the
two young soldiers. Robert spoke of his arrival at Calcutta,
and of their visit to Bombay, Madras and other parts of India ;
of the manners and customs of the natives; their great heathen
temples, etc ; that already they'd had a brush with the
Sikhs, who were mustering in great numbers, and that they
did not know the day they might have a desperate battle with
such a daring enemy. James spoke of his regiment being re-
moved to several parts of England, then to Gibraltar, and up
the Mediterranean, to Corfu, Maltai* and other parts of the
British possessions.

Father Smith replied to his sons' letters, exhorting his boys
to be faithful to their duty as soldiers of their King, and to
acquit themselves like men, but to keep in mind that they
should be soldiers of the Lord Jesus Christ, and "put on the
whole armor of God, to fight the good fight of faith, and lay

hold on eternal life." He never bowed the knee without pray-
ing for his family, and especially the absent ones ; and the two
Smith boys, although absent and mixing among strangers and
gay comrades, were strictly moral, and total abstainers, their
good conduct and education securing promotion. Nor did
they forget th^ir fathers' limited means, as they sent home
small remittances from time to time.

At our farm we often met the Mackenzies and Wainwright
youths already referred to. My schoolfellows did not frater-
nize with them especially in tasting " the blackberry wine."

Nat Wainwright having passed through his college course,
was taken into his father's office to study law, a profession he
dM not care for, as he was too fond of whiskey and idleness.
His brother Harry, who was intended for the Siume profes-
sion, would not settle down to study, but spent most of his
time smoking, fiddling, and whiskey drinking. One day Nat
disappeared from the parental roof, and the next heard of him
was that he had enlisted in the 14th Light Dragoons.

Thus the Wainwright lads, like many others whom I have
known, depending on their father's fortune became good-for-
nothings, and missed the pportunity of stepping into a lucra-
tive and well established business.

The Mackenzies were very much like the Wainwrights.
Mat was taken into his father's store where he had free access
to the liquors kept for sale. The consequence was that he
imbibed too deeply, and as a business man he was a failure.

His brother Dr. Tom commenced practising in a neighbor-
ing town, and, although clever in his profession, he did not
succeed, being so unsteady he could not be trusted in critical
cases.

He associated with all the young bloods and country squires
in horse racing, hunting, etc., got deep in debt, and to prevent
the Sheriff from selling him out, his father had to come to the
rescue more than once.

THE LEGACY.

In the spring of 1832, my parents had made up their minds
to emigrate to Canada, and while preparations were in pro-
gress, a letter was received conveying the intelligence that

Captain M late of the Rifle Brigade (a near relative

of my father's) had died intestate in the south of Ireland, and
that the nearest of kin, consisting of my sire, his brother, and
their two sisters (living in England) must proceed at once to
the City of Cork and prove their claim to a large estate. I
need scarcely say that this command was immediately obeyed.
After some delay my father returned with his share of the
unexpected legacy.

This turn of good luck (if I may call it so) put a stop to

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the proposed emigration, as the captain's money and the pro-
ceeds of the carriage business (now disposed of) were invested
in the erection of a row of eight substantial stone houses.

Presuming that the income from this property would be
sufficient to support his family in a respectable way, we were
sent to the best academies of the place the writer was taken
from " The school upon the hill," to study under a classical
tutor, being intended for the medical profession.

THE BULLS EYE WATCH.

About this time two of our English cousins visited us.
Amongst the family presents a Bulls eye silverwatch was giv-
en to the writer, which was " the turning point" of his life.

On my way to and from school I called at a jewellers shop
to compare notes.

Mr. W — the proprietor was a genial young man about 25,
and permitted me to use his eye glass and other tools, to ex-
plore the mysteries of the intricate m^ichine. Being of a
mechanical turn of mind I soon learned lo dissect the " Bulls
Eye."

P>om that day I prefered to be a watchmaker and was ap-
prenticed to Mr. W — My young master was a skilled work-
man, and had a successful business. He also had a love affair
on handy being engaged to a very handsome young lady the
daughter of a neighbouring farmer.

In the spring of 1834, the father of the lady sold his farm
and emigrated to Canada, settling near " Little York," U. C.
While engaged in my new calling, I had frequent opportunities
of seeing and hearing of the Mackenzies and Wainright lads.

Nat who had enlisted could not be kept sober even under
strict military discipline, and was frequently punished for
dereliction of duty. He begged of his parents to bring him
home again and he would " turn over a new leaf but they had
no faith in such promises and kept him in the army, as a
means of " sobering him down."

At length his father died, and his mother purchased his
discharge.

She also got him a Government situation where he con-
ducted himself for a while, but "the old appetite" havinf
revived he got intoxicated again, and was cashiered.

CHAPTER V.

EMIGRATION.

When but a lad and in Ay teens o'er fifty years ago

I bade fafewel! to Erin's bowers and mountians crowned with snow,

Then westward steered for Canada with mingled hopes and fears.

To join the youths now grown to men and called "The York Pioneers."

A country blessed with inland seas and rivers long and wide,

Broad prairies, mines and timberland, our heritage and pride.

— E. M. M.

IN the spring of 1835 my master advertized his business for
sale, with the view of Emigration, as he had an attraction
in Upper Canada.
The writer was very desirous of accompanying him and
after muc.) coaxing, got a reluctant consent from his parents
who also thought of Emigrating to the same place in a little
time.

After an affectionate leave-taking, the young jeweller, with
his courageous lad of 15 summers, bade adieu to their native
town, engaged a passage to Belfast on

'' , . "THE MAIL COACH."

This old-fashioned vehicle was first used in Bristol, England,
in 1784, for conveying His Majesty's mail. It was then intro-
duced into all parts of Britain, and was the most popular
public conveyance up to 1838, when it was superseded by rail-
way carriages.

The old coach was drawn by four horses and had accommo-
dation for about twelve persons. The inside was generally
occupied by females and the outside by the sterner sex, includ-
ing a driver and guard, both of whom were peculiarly dressed
with broad squat hats, gilt bands, great overcoats with three
or four red cloth capes, and their limbs encased in knee-breeches
and leggings. In cold weather they were so muffled up that
you could only see their red noses protruding. The guard
carried a pair of antiquated horse pistols in his belt and a horn
or trumpet in his hand whose shrill sound was the signal that
"the coach was coming." The arrival at the head inns of the
little towns made quite a commotion as it rattled over the
macadamised road, with the cracking of the whip, the sound-
ing of the horn and the prancing of the reeking horses.

Crowds of eager and curious people assembled, expecting to
meet friends from a distance, others to hear the latest news.
The guard, a pompous official, satisfied their curiosity by sen-
sational and exaggerated stories which were got up for the
occasion.

While the horses were being changed a general rush would
be made to the bar-room for drinks, and the guard and driver
were always included in the treats. Such was mail coach
travelling in the olden times.

THE OUTSIDE PASSENGERS.
It was a lovely morning in June, and from our elevated posi-
tion we had a magnificent view of that beautiful part of the
country in the counties of Armagh and Down, noted for their
bleach greens, partially covered with snow-white linen and
fringed with hawthorn hedges, little woods, rivulets and lakes.

•• And here we heard the cuckoo's note steal softly through the air
While everything around. us was most beautiiul and fair." '

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Towards evening we arrived •"

BELFAST, J ^,„- hprths

spoiled the officers' i'"nX'ed torn Irish whisl<ey.
^d ; after that he a^'a med ^^^__^^^^_

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religious services regu >

OUK FIRST M''HT °' ^ ^„g to the banks

ana "«*" approached it tne " , with their white

pecuharly t)U . windows. , .^ inhabitants

'Int?; ro^^nquirieswew^^^^^^ , hardy

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KTappy in their ^-ty-^rtraccount given us of the

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After a^few more days tacking and battling with the wind
and tidCjWe anchored alongside the Island of Orleans, and
had a good view of " the lights along the shore.

We were awakened the next morning by the rattling of
chains, the song of the sailors and the tolling of deep-toned
bells. We rushed on deck and had our eyes dazzled with the
the tin-roofed houses and tall spires of the city built upon a
rock, the far-famed,

QUEBEC, THE GIBRALTAR OF CANADA.

The river here is not wide but deep, and on that summer
morning it presented an animated appearance, with its num-
erous row, steam and sailing vessels, from the small bark
canoe to the great man-o'-war with the Union Jack proudly
floating from its topmast.

Looking upwards from the deck of our vessel wq saw the
citadel of Quebec, situated on a great rock at the height of
three ',hun3 red feet, with its old walls, gates, ramparts and
batteries, with cannons poking out their muzzles in every
direction.

We were all delighted at the prospect of being once more
on terra firnta,

SURPRISE AND RECOGNITION.

Among the crowd on the warf stood a young man who came
forward and slapped me on the back, calling me by name.
On turning round Robert Dunlop, a late foreman of my
father's, stood before me. I was delighted to see him, and he
asked leave and was permitted to drive me to his house up«
town. We entered an antiquated gig, called a calascke, driveit
by a little crank, whose habiliments consisted of a grey coat^
red sash and night-cap, dark visage and small sharp black eyes.
We proceeded up the narrow crooked streets between old'-
fashioned peaky houses, drawn by a little Canadian pony, who
scrambled up like a mountain goat.

On arriving in " Upper Town" the scene changed. From
the Plains ot Abraham we had a delightful view of

THE MAJESTIC ST. LAWRENCE,

Point Levi, the Falls of Montmorency and the shipping in the
river. We were then shovm the place where General Wolfe
and his gallant Highlanders scaled the heights ; also the monu-
ments erected to the memory of the "conquering hero and his
equally brave enemy, Montcalm. After " doing" the old city
we drove to the home of my friend, and were greeted by his
handsome, young wife, whom I had known in Ireland. After
congratulations she took from a cupboard a bottle containing
what she called.

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"RED RUM," WHICH REVERSED SPELLS MURDER,

well named, as the glassful she urged me to take nearly finished
the writer, causing a choking sensation till his tears flowed for
the loss of his identity, and for the time being he was a reeling
crank.

After taking leave of my hostess, whose Irish hospitality
overpowered me, we decended the zig-zag streets,* and with our
company (less Dr. Tom who had given us the slip) embarked
on a steamboat at 6 p.m., and on the following morning we
arrived at

MONTREAL.

In the lower part of the city we scarcely heard any other
than the French language, which, together with the incessant
tolling of bells, the narrow streets, crowded v/ith all kinds of
pedestrians, some wearing odd and fantastic habiliments and
head dresses, the habitants, with the regulation red sashes and
nignt-caps, shouting, whipping and cursing their little ponies
in French, made us think that we did not leave all the cranks
behind us.

However as we proceeded up town we found v/ide thorough-
fares, modern buildings, and heard our own language, then we
felt at home. We noticed that most of the business houses
had clerks who could speak " the dual language," and here we
were reminded of a young Irishman who applied for a situa-
tion in one of the stores. The usiial question wa^ put to him :
" Do you speak French ? " Not wishing to be outdone, our
countryman replied : " No, sir ; but shyre I've a cousin that
^lays on the Jarmin flute."

On reaching the mountain top we had a splendid view of
the city, the river, St. Helen's Island, and the Green Moun-
tains in the dim distance.

THE DURHAM BOAT.

But as we were birds of passage we did not remain here.
Our next move was to embark on a canal or Durham boat
which was drawn by horses to Lachine, a distance of 9 miles.
Here we were taken in tow by a small steamer and had our
first experience of the Rapids. At this place there is a meet-
ing of the two great rivers, the St. Lawrence and Ottawa,
and they make a tremendous commotion, dashing their waves
against the vessels which plough through the foaming trough.

We proceeded up the St. Lawrence till we came to a small
French villiage, called St. Ann's, made famous by our country-
man, Tom Moore in his celebrated

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CANADIAN BOAT SONG,

which was comp jsed on the spot, a verse of which we give in
passing :

•' Faintly as tolls the evening chime,
Our voices keep tune and our oars keep time.
Soon as the woods on shore look dim,
We'll sing at St. Ann's our parting hymn.
* Row, brothers, row, the stream runs fast,

The Rapids are near and the daylight's past."

We had now passed St. Ann's and were at the Rapids of
ike Long Sault, where the river became so turbulent that the
steamer could not proceed any further. Our barge way then
drawn by eight or ten yoke of oxen, with French drivers,

As we entered the troubled waters the scene became excit-
ing and alarming. Above the noise and hissing of the foam-
ing and angry cascades we ever and anon heard the drivers
shouting at the top of their voices " Gee — haw — whoa buck."
Had it not been for the perilous situation we might have en-
joyed this extraordinary navigation of nine miles which took
a long time to complete.

We were ordered to keep under the hatches while passing
the most dangerous places, and while some of our passengers
were nearly frightened to death, others were keeping up their
spirits by putting down their spirits (whiskey.)

At length we came to smooth waters and were thankful for
Almighty deliverance from a watery grave.* Here we parted
with our French guides and their patient long-suffering crea-
tures, and we were again attached to a river steamboat. After
a pleasant sail of a few hours we entered among the far-
famed.

"THOUSAND ISLANDS."

The river here is several miles wide and studded with wood-
clad islands of various sizes. The largest or grand one is
about eighteen miles long and has lately become an Interna-
tional Park. The Thousand Islands have been the admira-
tion of all who have visited them.

Tom Moore, the poet already referred to, when passing
through this archipelago in 1804, wrote the following lines :

" Through moss-clad woods, 'mid islets flowing fair
And blooming glades, where first the sinful pair
For consolation might have weeping trod,
When banished from the presence of their God."

Passing through the mouth of the river we soon arrived at

KINGSTON,
one of the oldest towns in Canada, and a place of great inter-

• The present generation who travel from Montreal to Toronto in palace cars
have little idea of what the early emigrants had to endure fifty years ago.

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est. We then made our last embarkation oi. the steamer St.
George and were soon on the blue waters of

LAKE ONTARIO.

On our way westward wc passed the towns on the Cana>
dian side of the lake, and on the following morning came along-
side of a narrow neck of land, partially covered with trees,
v'hich divided the lake from a large bay on the other side of
ine peninsula. Situated about two miles distant on the main-
land we noticed several buildings, conspicuous among which
were a windmill and a church steeple. We asked the captain
what was the name of the town and he answered with a smile r
" Oh, that is called ' Muddy York ;' it has had several names»
first the Village of Toronto, then York, ; <r Little York, and
now it is called

THE CITY OF TORONTO."

We told him it was our destin'ktion, and as it appeared to
be a place of interest would he kindly explain why the name
was so often changed.

" You are doubtless aware," said the captain ^ " that the
French were the first white settlers in Canada. In a little
time they sent missionaries westward and afterwards erected
trading posts at various places, viz. : Frontenac (Kingston,)
Niagara and Detroit, at which places they carried on a lucra-
tive business with the Indians, giving them in exchange for
their valuable furs, gee-gaws, fire-arms, coloured beads,
blankets, French brandies, etc., the latter being the worst
thing that could have been given to those excitable creatures,
which they named ' Firewater.' At Oswego, on the south
side of the lake (then a British province), the English, follow-
ing the example of their French neighbors, erected a fort or
trading post and gave the Indians better value for their
peltries. The consequence was that the aborigines preferred
to trade at Oswego and passed by the Niagara post. Fearing
that a like result would take plac; on the north side of the
lake the French erected another trading post on the shores of
this bay, near the camping ground of the Indians, called by
them • Toronto' (a place of meeting), hence the first name.
The French named their stockade ' Fort Rouille,' aftei wards
called ' Fort Toronto.' "

After hearing the captain's graphic description of Canada,
and especially that of Toronto (late York), we had a strange
curiosity to see a place of such historic interest, especially my
master who was also an attentive listener to the captain's story,
and had a special desire to see the place where he expected to
meet his lady-love.

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turning Gibraltar Point the captaiii pointed out the spot on
which F"ort Rouille stood and where the inonument which has
been lately erected through the instrumentality of the Rev.
Dr. Scadding and the York Pioneers now stands.

As we sailed down the beautiful bay in front of the city we
noticed several sailing vessels, a few steamers and ^horseboat,
the only island ferry. In a little time we were at Brown's
Wharf, Church Street, where the St. George discharged her
living cargo.

Thus the perilous voyage of months was o'er,
We thanked the Lord and stepped on shore,
With a warm Irish heart as light u^ icork
The emigrant boy landed in York.

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CHAPTER VI.

THE LANDING IN TORONTO, LaTE YORK.

AS the little band of emigrants, including the writer, wan-
dered up the wharf, following the carter who was re-
moving our baggage from the steamer to the hotel.
He, (like the light-hearted Irishman as he was,) commenced to
sing a familiar old ballad, " Enniskillen Dragoon," which was
composed in our native town. Wf; involuntarily joined in the
refrain and were more charmed with that old ditty than if we
had been received by u "-■"'■ary band and a salvo of artillerj'.

The first act of my master was to hire a conveyance and to
proceed to West York, about ten miles from the city, where
the family of W. had purchased a farm anu located, and where
he anticipated a delightful meeting with his fair enamoreta.

During his absence we had a good stroll throqgh the town
and were favorably impressed with the regularity of its streets
and their royal names, also of the beautiful bay and island in
front, and the friendly inhabitants whom we found to be chiefly
from the British Isles and many from " the old sod."

The principle business part was around the old four walled
market square and from thence along King to Yonge Streets
and outside of this area you were in the suburbs. The houses
were chiefly built of wood, brick houses being few and far be-
tween.

Only a few of the strets were macadamized, so that after a
heavy shower of rain the virgin soil became a sticky clay, and
hence the name

" MUDDY YORK,"

which the writer had a little experience of when he sunk knee-
deep, leaving his old country shoe about two feet below the
surface. iHe also saw an ox-team stuck in a hole on the cor-
ner of King and Yonge Streets which had to be hoisted out

by fence rails. A ridiculous story is told of a person who saw
a man's hat moving on King Street. By the aid of a pknk
he managed to reach the spot and to lift the hat, when, io !
and behold ! there was a man's head ! A number of persons
then assembled and raised him up. His first word was :
" Dig away, boys ! there's a horse and cart under me." We
don't vouch for the truth of the last story, but the two former
ones we were eye-witness of

In due time my master returned to the city accompanied by
Mr. W., the latter driving a team of horses and a large waggon
which was soon loaded with our company, as Mr. W. prevailed
on us to pay him a visit at his new house in the bush. So
off we started up Yonge Street to Hogg's Hollow, then east-
ward over the old crooked road, 'mid stumps and ruts, then
westward through woods and swamps, and over corduroy
bridges, which nearly shook us out of our boots.

At length we came to a clearing, in the midst of which was
a log house and barn. Here we alighted and received a
hearty Irish welcome.

In a little time we were all seated round a fire of beech and
maple and felt as happy as " as the sons of Irish kings."

The writer was very favorably impressed with Miss W.,
who, as before stated, was tall, handsome and graceful. As
she assisted in the preparation of the evening meal the reflec-
tion of the bright fire gave an extra charm to her modest and
cheerful countenance.

After supper, and while relating the latest news of our na-
tive town, our perilous voyage, etc., j Tr. W. broached a five-
gallon keg of whiskey and we all had to partake of it.

This last act of mistaken kindness was unecessary, as we
needed nothing more to enhance our already cheerful conver-
sation, but it was Irish hospitality and we had to acquiesce.
The writer sipped very cautiously^ as his throat had not reco-
vered from the efifer*^-, of the Quebec Red rum.

THE LOG SCHOOLHOUSE AND THE EARLY

SETTLERS.

METHODIST

The writer was now passing through a novel experience ;
everything round him seemed strange. The log houses, the
zig-zaf fences, the chopping down trees, burning log heaps,
the stumps of trees in the fields, the oxen ploughing and
hauling logs, the splitting fence rails and chopping cordwood,
the cows with bells tinkling in, the woods, the chorus of frogs „
the chirping of grasshoppers, the wood-pecker tapping and
the whip-poor-will, together vvith the music of tiie toads and
frogs which must have emigrated when St. Patrick banished
them out of Ireland.

On the .vUnday morning we went to church, or meetin as

and

they termed it The sanctuary was a primitive one — a log
schoolhouse, which was seated with rough boards, leaving an
aisle in the centre. As the congregation assembled the men
filed to the right and the women to left. A devout little man,
a local preacher, took hi? stand at the reading desk and in a
clear, Munster accent gave out one of Wesley's hymns, a fami-
liar tune was started and all sang with heart and voice. The
prayer was earnest, and many were the responses. The sermon
was practical and heart-searching, and, like "bread cast upon the
waters," to be seen (if not at once), " after many days." Nor
were those services confined to Sundays, as week-evening
preaching, prayer meetings and revival seasons were attended
to by the itinerant ministers, and in their absence by the local
preachers who were men of faith and prayer.*

We made several calls at the neighboring farm houses, and
in each place were invited to take a little bitters, which con-
sisted of Canadian whiskey mixed with tansy and other herbs.
So prevalent was the drinking custom that we found the
whiskey bottle on every dinner table, in the harvest field and
at all the public gatherings. Each house had its five-gallon
keg in the cellarf The drinking custom in those days was
the besetting sin of the early settlers, as many of the habitual
tipplers became drunkards and shortened their lives by expo-
sure to the inclemency of the winter season and through
accidents.

THE TRADING SYSTEM.

In those days we had very few banking institutions, and
money being so scarce, the system of trading or bartering was
extensively carried on. All kinds of goods were exchanged
or swapped, and here I am reminded of a story of trading
which ended in a rediculous farce.

A FEMALE CRANK AND HER PROTESTANT COW.

A farmer, named Graham (who was an over-zealous Protes-
tant, and attended^the lodge-room oftener than his church) had
a hired man who was of the opposite persuasion. This man
like most of our countrymen, had a wife and a number of chil-
dren. One day he asked his employer to let him have a milk
cow and he would pay for her by giving work. His master
agreed, and the bovine was brought to the shanty. . The milk-
ing scene would have made a good subject for a painter. At
the cow's head stood Mick, holding on to her horns, the child-

* We have heard the late Doctors Ryerson and Green relate some of their ex-
periciices in those days, when their circuits covered an area of thirty miles, their
studio the horse's back, their rides long, their fare short and their remuneration
$100 a year. Such noble aad self-sacrificing pioneer preachers deserve to be held
in grateful remembrance by the present generation.

t A dangerous custom which we are happy to say is a thing of the past.

E. M. M.

■III

ren stood around looking; on. Biddy, before taking her seat,
spoke (in a whisper) the following words : " Now, Mick, bring
outtlie bottle of fwly water* and sprinkle her, as you know she
belonged to an Orangeman, and her milk might not be the
right thing for the childher." Mick obeyed orders, ran in,
and by mistake picked up the v/hiskey bottle which he kept
alongside the other. When he commenced to throw its con-
tents on the cow, (whose back was tender with the summer flies)
the whiskey smarted so much that the cow jerked several
times, then reared up, kicked, upset Biddy and the pail, spilled
the milk, then ran round the field like a race horse, while the
children screamed ! Mick ran to the assistance of his wife,
and picking her up said, " Och ! Biddy, darhn' are you kilt ?"
" No, Mick, avick, but the life is scared out o' me !" " Och,
Biddy, darlin' isn't the Protestant deep in Iter !"

One lesson we learn from this story at least,
That whiskey's not good for man nor his beast.

My master commenced business and was successful'
One day a seedy looking Gentleman entered our store. We
recognized him at a glance, as our townsman and fellow pas-
senger, no less a person than Dr. Tom Mackenzie.

As already stated he^ave us th£ slip at Quebec, where he
got on "a <5/^j^^^^," and spent nearly all his money. Then
he worked his way to Toroni >, and was now pennyless. We
entertained him till he received a remittance from home
When sober the Doctor was a perfect gentleman both in ap-
pearance and conduct. Had temperance organizations been
established then we might have saved him, from this terrible
disease, but alas the serpent had coiled around him and he
could not extracate himself.

The last we saw of the M.D., graduate of Trinity College^
Dublin, was in a common stable, where he was employed as a
groom.

A ST. PATRICK'S DINNER.

About this time the three national societies were inaugur-
ated ; the St. George, St. Andrew's and St Patrick's. Their
object was a benevolent one. Each society was to assist their
needy and newly-arrived emigrants by council and material
aid. The national days were observed by marching in pro-
cession to each other's churches alternately, wheie a charity
sermon wa,") preached. The day finished up with

A PUBLIC DINNER
in the principal hotel of the city.

* We give this story as we heard it. In speaking of the Holy Water, we mean
no offence to Roman Catholics. Water is an emblem of purity and of the Holy
Cpirit, and every Christian denomiaatio.. use it in their ordinances. When set
apart for such purpose, it should be used as intended and not otherwise.

E. M. M.

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The writer has a distinct recollection of one of those St.
Patrick's Day dinners which was celebrated in the North
American hotel. The military band which escorted us to
church was also engaj^ed for the evening, and several officers of
the garrison, especially

THE NATIVES OF " THE OLD SOD,"

were among the invited guests, which consisted of representa-
tives of the sister societies and other gentlemen of the city. I
need scarcely say that the menu and decorations of the room
were got up in style. During the dinner the band discoursed
several lively national airs.

Alter the usual loyal toasts were honored with hip, hip, hip,
hurrah ! and music by the band, a song by so and so, the
toast of the evening was proposed :

" THE WARRIORS, POETS AND STATESMEN OF OUR OWN

GREEN ISLE,"

was drunk with loud cheers and " The Kentish Fire." The
late Dr. McCaul, president of the Toronto University, was
called on to respond. The doctor's speech was loudly
applauded, as all the great men that Ireland ever produced
were made to pass like dissolving views before us.

About midnight the excitement had reached its highest
pitch. Then came the loud laugh, the jokes and the report of
champagne corks, interspersed with strains of music.

Towards morning the various liquors

OVER-HEATED THE CELTIC BLOOD

and the scene became uproarious. All were talking and none
were listening. The whole company acted like persons under
the influence of mesmerism or laughing gas, and thus the
assembly broke up in confusion. How they reached home
remains a mystery to this day. So ended the St. Patrick's
dinner.*

The year 1837, was an eventful one, not only as the time of
" the Mackenzie rebellion" (when good came out of evil) but
to the writer. A time of much gratification as it was then his
parents and family arrived and settled in Toronto. We have
many interesting and amusing incidents of " Toronto of old"
but must defer till some future time.

In the meantime we shall bring the rambling part of our
narrative to a clcse by one more " Life Picture" of

THE FOUR YOUNG DRAPERS.

The largest dry goods or drapery establishment was kept by
a Mr. M — ^; who did a large business and kept a number of smart

* The writer is still a member of the same Society remodelled and improved.
At a late banqijet no intoxieating liquors weie used.

E. M. M.

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and gentlemanly young men as clerks. Amongst the latter
were four whom the writer knew very well, seeing them almost
daily. Two of the four hailed from Old Scotia and two from
the Emerald Isle. The two Irish were not the lively ones
nor the two Scotch the quiet and " cannic" ones. The grave
and gay were equaUy divided between each country. For
instance, J. Mack, from the " land o' cakes," was a good re-
presentative of his country — steady, cautioi.s, thoughtful, a
Sabbath-school teacher, and, ronsequently, a Bible student.
W. Li<"tle, the other Scotchman, was thf^ opposite of Mack iv
many respects. He was genial, social and fond of liv^ely
companions, especially those who were musicallv inclined.
With such he felt at home, enjoying his pipe and glass of toddy,
while he sweetly sang a Scotch melody or one of Burns'
bacchanalian songs.

And now for the sons of Erin. T. Crew, like J. Mack, was
reserved, studious and a teacher in the Sunday-school. Not-
withstanding this he was of a lively disposition, ford of a well-
timed joke, but always kept within the bounds of propriety,
R. Maunt, we will call him, the l?st of the quartette, was
thoroughly Celtic in disposition, hailing from the south of Ire-
land. He still retained the Munster accent and was very
lively, impetuous, wittv and genial. Like Little he was very
fond of lively company, and was always welcomed on account
of his oratorical ability and his patriotic and comic songs.*

Such were the " Four Young Drapers" who commenced
their business education with equal chances of success. But
mark the divergence of their caree." in after Hie. Little, the
sweet singer of Scotch airs, was invited to public and private
parties -on account of his good singing and social disposition.
Burns' anniversary was not complete without Little, and at
midnight or the sma' hours of the morning his musical and, by
that time, mellowed voice might have been heard leading in
the " Barley Bree : — ^

" The cock may craw and the day may dau,
But we will lou the barley bree."

It has often occurred to the writer that there has been a^
much intoxicating liquor drank over Burns' songs as would
float the " Great Eastern," and if Burns v/ere permitted to re-
visit this earth, especially on one of the anniversaries got up
in his honor, how he would denounce the custom which not
only shortened his days, but many other great geniuses, such
as Byron, Shelley, Sheridan and others wno might have lived
to the full allotted time of man and been a blessing to their
kind had they been total abstainers.

• Maunt and Little were frequently at one of those •• dubs" which have an un
enviable reputation in the present day.

Little's convivial habits soon became as chains to bind him.
Late to rest and late to business brought him into trouble, and
after many derelictions of duty he was discharged by his
employer and left the city. Some years after this the writer
was passing tkrough a neighboring town, and, while waiting
the arrival of the stage coach, he with other passengers was
standing round a log fire in the bar-room of the hotel. Pre-
sently the outer door was pushed open by the hostler, who
was carrying a stick of cordwood on his shoulder which he
threw on the fire. This individual was dressed in an old grey
coit with a hood or capote of th 3 same color pulled over his head.
As he turned round the writer caught a glimpse of his bloated
countenance, which seemed strangely familiar though sadly
changed. " Surely I have seen that face before." Then,
turning to him, I accosted him thus :

" Is your name Little ? " " Yes sir, that's my name." " Did

you ever live in Toronto ?" " Yes sir." "In Mr. M 's dry

goods store ! " " You seem to know me, sir. May I ask
whom I have the pleasure of addressing ? " " My name is
Edward M ." At the mention of the name he was over-
come with emotion, and with tears in his once handsome but
low b'oodshot eyes he extended his hand, saying : " I am all
that remains of poor Willie Little whom you knew in my
happy days ; but, alas ! I have fallen, and all through strong
drink." After a few minutes' conversation in which words of
advice and encouragemen^ were given him, the stage drove to
the door, and taking hold cf his feverish hand I parted with
poor Willie Little and r<?ver saw him again.

And now for R. Mr*ur,t. What became of that whole-
souled Irishman? Alas I poor Maunt ! He, too, made a
wreck of life. The drinking habit grew on him. His jovial
manner, sparkling wit and good singing were a curse to him
instead of a blessing. He was invited to nearly all the
convivial parties in the city, especially the public dinners,
where he was considered the life of the party. To all the
usual loyal toasts Maunt had an appropriate song, which was
received with loud applause. Maunt was often toasted at those
dinner parties, and called by his companions as they sang " a
right good fellow, which nobody can deny." This fulsome
praije of a present guest is unreal, and none but persons
under the influence of strong drink could use such unmeaning
flattery. Even Maunt himself realized the hollowness of such
professions. When in business for himself he sometimes
called on the very chairman of the meeting where he was
toasted to borrow a $100 for a few days as he had a note to
pay. That gentleman " would be very happy to oblige but he
really could not at present," and he referred him to Mr. — the
vice-chairman, and he to another, so that " they all, with one

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consent, began to make excuse." Finally, poor Maunt could
not borrow $5 from one of those who called him " a jolly good
fellow." So much for professions when men are under the in-
fluence of alcohol. A 5 stated above, Maunt started in business
on his own account but was a slave to habits which mastered
him and injured his credit. The result was that the sheriflf
sold him out, and he went on from bad to worse, and like poor
Little his sun went down under a cloud.

The first two of our quartette, as already described, like
many young men of the present day, made a great mistake in
r.eglecting the Scriptural injunction, " Remember now thy
Creator in the days of thy youth." They ran with the giddy
multitude and sought pleasures in worldly amusements and
the indulgence of the wine cup which has allured so many to
their doom. But v.e have something better to say of J. Mack
and T. Crew, who, as stated above, denied themselves of those
indulgences and became total abstainers. They connected
themselves with the church where they found the pearl of
great price, and became not only consistent members, but
successful teachers, exhortes and local preache.s. They also
proved in after life " that godliness was profitable to all
things." For instance. Crew, after faithfully serving his
employer to the end of his term had a choice of lucrative
offices. One of these he accepted and was entrusted with the
full management of the establishment, the duties of which he
faithfully discharged He might have been a partner or .ive
risen to be a first class merchant had he continued in business,
but he felt he had a higher calling and gave up flattering
worldly prospects for the high and honorable calling of a
ministei;of the gospel.

Like Crew, Mack thoroughly learned his business and
would have also gone into the Christian ministry but his
health prevented the accomplishment of this cherished pur-
pose. His aim was to become a successful merchant, so tha
he might not only enrich himself by the profits of an honest
and honorable business, but have something to give for tho
cause of God. Having this in view he was " diligent in busi-
ness, fervent in spirit — serving the Lord." Some say that
he made a vow like the patriarch of old " that of all the Lord
gave him he would give a tenth to the Giver.'' We believe
he carried it out in after life. Being possessed of an excellent
character he had good credit and commenced business in a
modest way. Gradually he rose to success, removing to
larger premises, began to import stock for himself, went to
Europe, made excellent arrangements with the largest manu-
facturers. Opened a wholesale house, then larger and more
extensive premises, and step by step rose to be one of the
largest merchants in the Dominion. His good business tact

and sterling character brought him into the notice of his
fellow-citizens, who solicited him to become their representa-
tive in the Local Legislature and afterwards in the Dominion
Parliament and finally to the Senate.* Amid the many
engagements of public life and of his immense business he
found time to devote to the interests of the cause of God.

The moral of this true story — for true it is in every detail,
the names only being disguised — lies on its surface. Had
those two talented young men, who so early made shipwreck
of their lives, been total abstainers from strong drink and God-
fearing members of a Christian church they might have been
among the successful wholesale merchants of to-day. The
lesson that the young men who read this sketch may learn
therefrom is this : " Godliness is profitable unto all things
having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which
is to come."

Reader, if not already engaged in temperance. Sabbath-
school and church work remember the words of Holy Writ :
" He that is not for us is against us."

" Do not then stand idly waiting for some other work to da,
Lo I the field is ripe to harvest and the laborers are few ;
Go and work in any vineyard, do not fear to do or dare ;
If you want a field of labor you can find it anywhere."

E. M. M.

CHAPTER VH.

CLOSING "LIFE PICTURES DARK CLOUDS OBSCURED BY A

GLORIOUS SUNSET."

UT one says " you have not told us what became of the
Mackenzies and Wainrights, nor have you finished that
-^ interesting story of" The school upon the hill."

To the first charge we say " The less said about those
worthies (?) the belter.

Dr. Toms career up to the present you are aware of The
last we heard of him was that his brother sent a remittance to
bring him home where the graceless pair continued their
unsteady habits till they brought financial ruin upon their
father.

Thus fulfilling the old adage " that riches — acquired in the
liquor traffic. Scarely ever comes to the third generation."

As to the Wainrights, they might have succeeded their
father in his lucrative law practice, but missed their oppor-
tunity and were good for nothing but whiskey drinking,
consequently their lives were a failure, besides the bad
example they set to the rising generation.

• The reader will have no trouble in locating Mack, who was no less a person
than the late Hon. John Macdonald, a name that is now a household word, who,
by his mtuiy acts of private and public benevolence and his lai^e bequests, has
erected for himself " a t&ucunaent more lastint; than bra«s."

M^t^

But we have something better to say of the Smith lads,
whose parents were comparatively poor, yet they gave their
sons a moral and religious training, and taught them to shun
" the intoxicating cup."

It was only after we left our native town that the writer
heard of the brilliant career of the young soldiers, also of their
return and of Roberts faithfulness to his " blue-eyed Mary."

\ THE CONTINUATION OF "THE SCHOOL UPON THE

HILL."

Robert and James Smith had been several year.*? away,
their sisters had grown up to be wise, intelligent and pious
young women, and a great help and comfort to their
parents. Dick was a journeyman, and boarded at home.
Mary Logan had grown to womanhood, and retained her
good looks. She had many offers for marriage, but refused,
saying her heart was in India, and she could not bestow her
hand on any other than Robert Smith, her " first love." One
day a paragraph appeared in the newspaper, stating that a
great battle had been fought, and complete victory gained by
the British troops under Lord Gough in India. In the list of
the killed and wonded the names of Sergeants Robert Smith
and Wm. Armstrong appeared among the latter.

I need scarcely say what effect this news had upon the
Smith family, and especially Mary Logan, who with her par-
ents hastened to town to hear the particulars. In this dread-
ful state of anxiety they remained for a week, when a letter in
a strange hand arrived. It was from Sergeant Amstrong,
giving a detailed account of the fight, and of the bravery and
charge of the I oth Hussars, completely routing the enemy;
that Robert and the writer were in the midst of it ; that the
wound he received was slight, but Robert's left arm was
broken. This letter of explanation was received with devout
thankfulness, and congratulations were sent to the Smith
family by all their frienc's. After some time a letter was
received from Robert confirming the above, stating that he
was now out of hospital and, being unfitted for active service,
was promoted to be Quartermaster-Sergeant ; that he was
writing in the orderly room, and occosionally made excur-
sions with the Quarter-master to purchase stores for the
regiment ; that his position was a lucrative one, as he often
received valuable presents from the loyal natives ; also that
his regiment would retun to England in about six months
when he Would receive his discharge on account of his wound
This last news was received with rejoicing at the " School on
the Hill," and especially by Mary, who received a similar one
from her " wounded Hussar."
The brothers, Robert and James, kept up a correspondenre

The 47th was now in Canada ; in James' last letter he said
they had orders to return in the spring One fine May morn-
ing a large transport anchored at Portsmouth. It had on
board the loth Hussars, returning from India; amongst them
were Robert and his comrade, Sergeant Armstrong. The
sunburnt fellows, with medals on their breast?, received a royal
welcome, the bands playing, " See the Conquering Hero
Comes," After being settled in barracks, Robert appplied for
his discharge, which the commanding officer promised to for-
ward to him, and adding that " in the meantime- Quarter-
master-Sergeant Smith might consider himself on furlough."
Robert's comrades gave him a farewell demonstration and
presented him with a piece of plate. In parting with his
bosom friend, Armstrong, he elicited a promise from him that
he would visit him in Monaghan at no distant date, and be his
*' best man" on an interesting occasion. The promise was
given and the comrades separated for a time.

Robert's first piece of business was to dispose of a part of
his valuable and curious presents to a museum, for which he
realized quite a little sum of money. His next was to make
inquiry about the ■47th Regiment, which he heard had already
landed, and was in Liverpool ; thither he hasted and found
James. The brothers were so much altered in personal ap-
pearance that they scarcely recognized each other. In a little
time their plan was arranged : James was to procure a
furlough for a month, and then they would go to Monaghan
and surprise the family at home. There was no difficulty
about " the leave ; " then the two sergeants proceeded to Holy-
head, thence to Dublin by boat, and from Dublin to Monaghan
by mail coach.

One evening, as the Smith family were seated around a
bright fire in the littie parlor, the father reading his Bible, the
mother knitting, the daughters working samplers, and Dick
carving " a man's head" on a stick, a knock came to the front
door, on opening which Carrie started back affi-ighted. There
stood two tall men wrapped in military overcoats. The first
speaker asked, "Is this where Mr. James Smith lives?"
Scarcely had he spoken when Mrs. Smith recognized the voice
and said, '' It is Robert," and Carrie exclaimed, " and James."
In an instant the family surrounded the returned prodigals.
The shock was too much for the mother, who fainted in
Robert's arms ; her first words, when consciousness returned,
we'"e " my son." " Yes, my dear mother, your wayward boy,"
said Robert, planting a kiss on her pale face ; James followed
suit. On removing the over-coats, the tall, manly forms of
the soldiers in uniform stood before the delighted family. As
for their father, he could do nothing but hold up his hands in

wmm

praise and thanksgiving, for the safe return of his sons. There
was scarcely any sleep in the domicile that night.

On the following morning, after breakfast and worship,
Robert opened one o( his large trunks, took out a canvas bag
containing one hundred sovereigns (part of which James con-
tributed) and handed it to his father as a present. Then to
his mother a parcel containing a beautiful cashmere shawl,
then to each of his sisters a rich India silk dress, and to Dick
a large Turkish smoking pipe. On taking out the next
parcel, he handed it to Susan, saying, " don't open this, Susie ;
it's for my Mary."

Dick was deputed to sec Mr. Jackson forthwith, announce
the arrival, and a:;k permission to give the boys a holiday.
This he granted, and sent his congratulations.

I need scarcely say the scholars received their leave with
joy. The news spread like wild-fire and before noon every
person in town heard of the returned soldiers. The excite-
ment at the Smith house was intense. Father Smith, who
never saw so much money together, went up stairs and paced
the vacant shool-room,'saying, " Lord keep me humble ; save
me from being carried away by the * deceitfulness of riches.'
' If riches increase, set not thine heart upon them.' * How
hardly shall they that have riches enter.' Oh ! Lord keep me
humble,"

James remained in the house that day, amusing the family
with his adventures abroad. As for Robert, he started off for
Milltown. It was a fine May morning, and the thousand
singing birds seemed to say, " welcome home, wanderer." On
ascending the gaol hill, he looked at the old building, in which
there was no change ; then turning to the right, he saw
" Peter's Lake," which brought up fishing remembrances, at
the "Crab-tree brae" he heard the familiar notes of the lark,
blackbird, thrush, cuckoo, and corncrake. In a littl^ time he
was in Milltown, and stood upon the old "Blackwater Bridge,"
which brought up many pleasing associations. On reaching
the other side he began to feel a little nervous, especially as
he neared the " Logan Farm. ' In the lane leading to the
dwelling-house a man was clipping a hawthorn hedge, who
.seeing the stranger, dropped his shears and running towards
him, said, " is it possible .'lat you are Robert Smith ? " " Yes
sir, no other ; and you a' ; Mr, Logan ? " " Yes, I am Thomas
Logan, and you are weK om? home, my boy." " Many thanks,
Mr. Logan, but how is Mary ?" " Come in and see for your-
self."

They enter. Robert is shown to the parlor, while Mr. L

goes to the garden, saying, "a neighbor wants to see the
ladies." Mary colored up ; she was afraid it was a ruseof '.ler
father, and tremblingly followed her parent to the house. On

arriving at the parlor door, a scream, a swoon, and she would
have fallen but for Robert, who caught her with his right arm,
and clasped her to his bosom. On recovering, she opened her
soft blue eyes, and her first word was " Robert." " Yes, my
darling and faithful Mary, your own Robert," at the same
instant bringing his bronzed face in close proximity to hers,
and kissing her pa'e lips.

That afternoon was spent in planning. Robert explained
about James' leave, which would expire in about three weeks,
also of the coming visit of his comrade, whom he wished to be
his " best man ;" that Mary must try to be ready within that
time, as he would like to have James at their wedding. Mary
thought the notice too short, but supposed " she must obey
military orders." Mr. and Mrs. Logan were called in to the
" council of war," and gave their consent ; then the soldier and
his bride-elect started for a walk to town. When they came to
" the bridge" they paused, and had another look at the " Old
Mill." " Here," said Robert, " I am reminded of the appropri-
ate stanza —

'• 'Remembrance loves to linger near
The scenes to love and friendship dear,
And memory oft brings back to view

, The happy hours I spent with you. ' "

Mary was delighted with the beautiful present, which con-
sisted of a richly embroidered India silk dress, to be worn on
an interesting occasion.

While preparations were being made for the approaching
nuptials, Robert wrote to Sergeant Armstrong, saying " the
affair" would come off in three weeks, and that he would
expect him about that time. The reply was that " he would be
on hand." Robert's friend arrived in good time, and was well
received by ,the family, who were already prepossessed in his
favor. As before stated, Armstrong was tall and handsome,
still unmarried. The three sergeants attended the little chapel,
and were admired by all, especially the servant girls, who
peeping through windows, exclaimed ! " Is'nt he a darlin the
bould soger boy."

The eventful day having arrived, the parish church was
crowded to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the
rector, as Methodist preachers did not officiate in those days.
At the altar stood Robert in the full uniform of a Hussar, long
boots and spurs, scarlet jacket slung over his blue tunic,
which was adorned with his medals. Sergeant Armstrong
was similarly dressed, and James, on his right, was in full regi-
mentjds-r-scarlet tunic, etc. In a little time, Mr. Logan

proceeded up the aisle, witli Mary on his arm, followed by
Carrie and Susan richly dressed in their India siiks ; as they
formed a semicircle, they presented a pic ture for an artist.
The blushing bride, of course, " looked lovely." At the conclu-
sion of the ceremony, the happy couple were congratulated by
their numerous friends, especially by Mr. and Mrs. Jackson,
who occupied front seats with the family. Jaunting-cars were
in readiness to convey the company and guests to Mr. Logan's
at Milltown, where a sumptuous repast was prepared. Here
Wesleys Rules were strictly observed as nothing stronger than
tea and coffee was provided.

Nor does this story end with one marriage. Armstrong
thought Carrie beautiful, and she was charmed with the "gallant
Hussar." While he remained in town they had frequent inter-
views, and before he left they were engaged. The furlough
having expired, James and Armstrong were obliged to return
to their regiments. An affectionate parting was the result,
especially with Carrie and her affianced.

In a little time Robert's discharge arrived, giving him a
sergeant's pension for life and an excellent character. He
and Mary settled down at Milltown, and in a little time he was
appointed barrack-master — a Government situation — to pur-
chase supplies for the troops. Susan got married to a young
minister. Sergeant Armstrong received his discharge, returned
to Monaghan, got married to Carrie, then removed to Ennls-
killen, his native town. James served his full time, then emi-
grated to Canada West. As for poor Father Smi<^h, he had
grown feeble, and gave up his situation at the " School on the
Hill." He and Mrs. Smith went to live with Dick, who was
a good son. Mr and Mrs. Jackson lived to a good old age,
endowed the Methodist Institution, bequeathed largely to
public charities, as they had no ehildren. Then the saintly
old couple departed this life, in the full assurance of a glori-
ous immortality. Amongst the many tablets in the Mon-
aghan parish church this day, a very handsome marble slab
reads thus : " Sacred to the memory of Richard and Margaret
Jackson," then describing his many benevolent acts, and his
having given a large donation toward the erection of this
church.

As above stated, Father Smith lived with his son Dick. One
morning he did not come to breaktast at his usual time. ' Dick
went to his bedchamber, and found his good old father, kneeling
at his bedside, dead! Faithful unto death, no doubt but he
received the crown of life. So ended my schoolmaster, poor,
old " Sainty Smith." " Precious in the sight of the Lord is the
death of His saints."

■fp

•' The School upon the Hill."

With pleasing recollections I meditate for hoars ^^

On happy days of boyhood spent in " Erm s lovely bowers,

The swimming feats in " Blacicwa.ter," m ' 'Uown s bridge and mill,

The fishing spor's at " Hatchell'u Lake" ai -^hool upon the Hill.

At " Rossmore Park" we've spent the day gatherire nuU and low,
And climbing pric ;ly bushes, regardless of our cloth«3 ;
Then seeking nects of singing birds, and dnnking at the rlU,
Thus filling up the holidays of " School upon the Hill.

At early morn, just as the lark and songsters of th.» wove
Had warbled forth in joyous song of praise to God if love.
Then would the boys of Jackson school in manly pasi.me drill, ^
And hasten home for morning meal and «• School upon vhe HiU.

Dear " Sainty Smiih" we dreaded most, yet sometimes with a look
Of Love, he said " t *as for our go' ]," and quoted from God s book
Thus we were taught in various ways, sometimes aeamst our will,
To read our Bible daily at the " Schoo! upon the Hul.

Impressions then were made, which after years moved good,
Though covered for a season, yet brought us back to Gocl ;
The fervent prayers of pious men, I think I hear them still,
In Jackson's little preaching-house and "School u.xin the Miu.

Although in modern temples now of architecture g"fa.id,*
With eloquent divines and choirs- a credit to our land— ^

Once mme I'd like to see each spot, the " Milltown bridge and mill,
The little Jackson preaching- house and " School upon thet Hill.

_E. M. M.

P S —The pamphlet which follows this, entitled " A Visit to the
Emerald Isle after an abs-nce of 40 years in Canada,' will be for-
warded to any P.O. on application to the author,

E. M. MORPHY,

141 Yonge St., Toronto.

March i, 1893.

• The " Metropolitan" and other Toronto Churches.

^¥i4i, INSURANCE GO.

LIFE

CAPITAL AND ASSETS

$38,675,518.07.

Policies in force in Canada, about - $x8,ooo,ooo.oo.
Special Deposit at Ottawa, nearly - 4,000,000.00.

Clieaper tha n Sociely Insurance.

For iM years past the old MTNA LIFJE INSVBANCE COMPANY, In "dditlon to Its
popular ENDOWMENT INVESTMENT Plans, haa been glviiig Common Life Insurance at a Very Low
Cost, upon its Copyrighted Renhwable Tebm Plan.

Below will be found the Annual Premiums, followed hy a Statement of the Eesuits to the Survivors
during the past Ten Years, Compare the Cost, shown in Section 4, with the Assessments made upon
persons of the same age who belong to the various Aflsessment Societies, whether of the bUBiness or
fraternal kind. This is shewn by experience The Cheapest, as well as The Best.

IFOK^ B-AuOH: S1,000 OIP I3^SXJK/^3SrOEI:

Annual Premium, includ-
ing Medical Pee, Ad-
mission Fee, & Annual
Expense Charge, all in
one sum.

Age
16

23
S4

86
27
88
29
80
SI

83
84 I

• 0.

U 09
U 09
H 37
1166
il 97
19 29

12 61

13 00
13 38

13 79

14 21

14 67
16 14

15 «5

16 19
16 7S

Age

35
36
37
38
89
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

» o.

17 36

18 00

18 68

19 41

20 19

21 oa

21 91

22 36

23 83

24 97

26 14

27 39

28 71
SO 10
31 59
S3 17

Accumulated fund at end
of 10th year to Cr. of
each Policy, available
to renew this, or pay
for another Policy.

Age

16
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
81
32
33
34

* 0.

35 21
35 21
87 40
89 60
41 60
48 70
4fi 86
48 60
61 35
64 15
57 00
59 85
63 12
67 40
71 20
76 00

Age

85
36
37
88
39
40
41
.J!3
43
44
.iS
46
47
48
49
60

9 C.

78 86

83 80

67 «)

92 30

96 85

101 86

105 99

110 46

118 05

119 70
124 30
129 00
133 75
1.S8 65
143 35
148 20

BALANCE,

Divided into ten ports,

shewing

Annual To^al Cost.

Age

16
20
21
22
23
2<
25
20
27
28
29
80
31
82
33
84

» O.

8 OS

8 15

8 25

8 38

8 50

8 70

8 80

8 90

907

926

Age

85
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
48
44
46
46
47
48
49
50

S C.

9 47

9 65

990

10 18

10 60

10 83

11 32

11 82

12 40

13 00

13 72

14 50

15 80

16 25

17 25

18 35

Allow $4.00 in place of
the Annual Dues and
Admission Fees usu-
ally collected, and the
Net Cost, yearly, was:

Age
16

24
25
26
27
28
29
80
81
33
33
84

$ 0.

Age

«5T

3 S7

8 68

8 70

8 80

8 00

4, 05

4 15

4 SS

4 38

4 50

«19

4 70

4 80

4 90

5 07

5 S5

• c.

5 47

5 65

6 90
6XS
6 60

6 88

7 39

7 8*

8 40
900

9 79
10 50
1180
18 85
18 85
14 85

EXPLANATION OF TABLE.

The Bates shewn in No. 1 remain fixed at the ago of entry for Ten Years. If the Accumulated Fund
(9) la sufflclerit (as for fi4 years past it has been), all policies en these Bates will be RENEWED
ANOTHER TEN YEARS, as the close of each ten years is reaohec", udihout increase of tka original
rate. At the age of 70, or la^^er, the partya entire Accumulated Fund may be i^rawn out in CASH
(or two-thirds at f,n earlier age), as a Surrender Value, or the Insurance may then be i ^newed for life.

No. » shews the Fund belonging to the age opposite it, available as Cash, without fned\ '^ re-
eaaminaHonj toward taking an Endowment or other Policy of fequal amount, or seocring a renewal on
the same plan, at she Original Rate, for Another Ten Years.

No. 3 shews the Balance, or Entire Annual Cost, the Past Ten Years, expenses and all.

No. 4 shews the resulting Net Cost, or annual assessment of the pest ten years in the MTNA. on
tMs plan, ali&c allowing 84.^ off No, 3, a« an equivalent of tho 88J)0 or 811 Admission Fee, a^d tS.00
annual Kxpense Charge, found necessary in assessment societies.

Fox furtner information, apply to an Agent of the Company, or to

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BroochM, 290., BOo., 76c., H, M.fiO, 91
Bar Pins, '26o., 60c., 7&o., $1, ^^l 60. *2.
t.arringa, 40c., 60c, 75c., $1, *1.50, yZ.
Cliff Buttons, 60o., 76c, $1, $1.60.
Bracelets, 60c, 76c., 91, $2.
Ladies' Albeits, 76c. 11, *2, $3.
Ladies' Fobs, 76c., «1, tl.bo, Hi.

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Tea Sets, $80, 936, $40, $50, 9m.

Teapots, only ti, $860. HO, $10.

Waiters, $4, $6, $8.60, $15, $20, $25.

Dinner Casters, $8, $4, «5, -0, $10.

Cake Boskets, 84, 8 ., $«, $7, $9 to $12.

Butter Disliei, $2 60, $1. $5, $0.60, $10.

Fruit Dishes, $4, $6, $7, VlU, $12.

Pickle Stands, $1, $2, $2.60, $3.60, $6.

Bake Dishes, $12, $1.% $18.

Vegetable Dishes, $12, $14, $16, $18.

Salad Bowls, $10, $13, »\!>.

Biscuit Jars, $3.60, $5, $8, $10.

Ice Pitchers, $10, j12, $16, $18.

Egg Stands with Spoons, «8, $10. $lf, $15.

ifndividual Pepper, Salt and Mustanl, 50c., 60a, 80a

individual Casters, $2.50, $3, $3.6u, S4.6«,

Desxert Sets, sugar and oreain, $8, $9, $10.

Communion Sets, plated silver, $20 to $26; white

inetr.i, $10, $13.
Card ileoeivers, $3.75, $4.50, $6, $7.60.
Sardine Boxes, ib, $5.50, $6, $7, $8, $10l
Syrup Jugs, $6, $7, »8.
Spoon Holders, $4, $5, $7, $0.
Toast Racks, $3, $4, $6.
Combination Sets, $4.50, $5.60, $0.
Call Bells, 76a, $1, $1.5o, $2.60, $i. .
Vases, $2.50, $8.60, $5, $8. $10.
Toilet Sots, $10, $15, $2a
NutBowIs, $10 to$l&. ,

Orange Bowls, $0, $12.
Crumb Trays, $4, $8, $10.
Water Sets. $16, $20, $26.
Fi • - o'clock Tea Sets, $18, $20, $?6.
CI, Iran's Cups, $1.26, $1.60, $2, U, ti, (8.
Napkin Kings, 60c., 7&c., $1, $1.60, $2.
Knife Rests. 75c., $1.26, $1.60.
Children's Knife, Fork and Spoon, $1.60, $1.75,12.
Berry Spoons, $1.60 to $3.
Fish Kn'fe and Fork, $6, $6, $7.
Cake Knives $2.6C, $3, $3.60.
Pie Knives, $2.6C, $S, $3.60.
Two Nut Crackers, one dozen Picks, in cue, $5.60.
Single Nut Crackers. $1 to $1.50 each.

Butter Knives. 75a, $1, $1.50.
Pickle Fork^ 76o., $1, $1.66.
Dessert Knives, p«r doz., $5, $5.60,
Table Knives, per dot., $5.60, $<l.
Dessert Forks, per dot., $4.60, -5, \fl„
Table Forks, per doi., $5, $6, $i).
Kogeis' Carvers, $2.50 to $t per pair.
Tea Spoons, per doz., $2.50, $4, ■.
Dessert Spoons, per doz., $4.60 >U, j7.50.
Table Spoons, per doc, $o, $6, HO.

FRENCH AMD AMERICAN
CLOCKS.

Wood and Niokle Cases, Time, 75o., $1, •l.'.'i, M.60.

Wood and Nickle Coses, Alarm, $1, $1.60, 4~M.

Walnut, Strike, 1 Day, $2.60, $3, $4, $5.

Walnut, Strike. 8 Day, $5, $6.50, $8, $$.

Cutko.) ricck ,, .■*9, $14, $16.

French Marbl ), 8 Day 'Hnie, $11, $12, $15.

French Marbl j, l.i Day. Strike, $15, $20, f.!."i. $S5.

Imitation Marble (Black ' ood), Ooiik Belb.> to $11

Bronze Urnaments and Figures in endless variety.

OPTICAL GOODS.

Gold Spectacles, $4, $6, $5.60, $7, $10.
Gold Eyeglasses. $i, $6.60, $8, $li'.
Steel Spectacles, 25c., 60c, $1, $1.60, $2.
Steel Eyegl888i!S, ^'^c, 50c, $1, $1.60, $2.
Celluloid Eyeglasses, $1.50, $2.
Readini; Glnsst-s, $1, $1.50, $2.
Opera Glasses, $2, $3.60, ^6, $8, $10, $12.
Field Glasses, $6, $8. $12.
Telescopes, $1, $2, $3, $r- •vj, |io.
Microscopes, $2 to $20.

GOLD PENS AND PENCILS.

Gold Pen and Holder, $2.50 •*, $6, $6.
Gold Pencils, $1.2% $1.60, $2.60. $4.
Gold Tooth Picks, $1.60, $2, $2.50.

WALKING CANES.

Nickle-Headed, $1.50, $1.75, $2, $2.60.
Silver-Headed, $4.76, $6, $7, $0.
Gold-Headed, 18, $10, $12, $16, $20.

FANCY GOODS

In great variety, including 5 o'clock Tea Sets, B«rr)
Dishes, Epergnec, Toilet Sets, Musical Boxes, Fans,
and other articles of virtu, " rich and rare," too-
numerous t<) mention, suitable for Wedding and
Birthday Presents.

P.S.— Being praotioal watchmakere, we give special attention to tliis Important part of onr
bns'ness. Our name is engraved (Sa the movements made to order by the best maim fact iirors in
Europe and America; this we do to preserve our reputation of nearly 60 YEARS IN tiUSINESS,
as many of the so-called American watches in competition are worthless Swiss imiutiuus. We
he vc only spaco to give

ONE TESTIMONIAJ. OUT OF MANY.

"This Is to certify that I purchased from Messrs. Mobpht, Son &; Co., a Watch with a
movement bearing their own name. The first year it varied 1^ minutes, the second it only varied
one-half minute from standard time. .

"WM. HAWKINS,
• "Duja P.O."

N.B.— Watches or Jpwellcry will be sent to any Express or Post OiHoe In Canada, accom-
panied by a guarantee (and permisBion to exchange, if not suitable), on receipt of remittance or
satisfactory reference.

tsr Special discount tc clergymen, churches, or benevolent insMtutions.

B. M. MORPHY. SON & CO.

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ABOUT 50 YEARS

MORrHYSOX^C-

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Diamond Merchants and Jewellers,

Importers of OOLD and SILVER WATOHBS, Jewellery,

Silverware, Diamonds, Pebble Spectacles, Opera

Glasses, Microscopes, Telescopes, Etc.

French, American, and German Clocks, Bronzes. Fancy
Goods in Great Variety, Suitable for

mODim AND BIRTHDAY- PRESENTS.

MINUFACTURBBS OF

MEDALS and SOCIETY EMBLEMS, Gold and Silverware, including

OLD KEEPSAKE or family plate, whioh cain be

preserved and rematlelled.

SPECIAL AHENTION GIVEN TO WATCH REPAIRING
By Qm Skilled Workmen.

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