ST. BATHANS.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 124, 14 July 1871, Page 3

ST. BATHANS.

July 9, 1871. There has been very little frost during the past week, on the contrary, we have had some rain, mild weather, and a gradual thaw, but the frost of the previous fortnight lias penetrated to such a depth that miners have been unable to resume work, nor will thev be able to do so for a couple of (lays to come, even should the thaw continue, which is by nc means certain. I see that in your issue of Friday last you say the petition from St. Bathans in favor of an Hospital for \'aseby had not then reached you. Mr. Mulvey, who had charge of one copy, informs me that he forwarded that copy to you, numerously signed, two weeks ago.

The ftev. C. S. Ross lectured in the schoolroom on Friday night last. Subject : "Literary characteristics of some of the past centuries." The rev. gentleman, who was attentively listened to throughout, closed a most interesting discourse by a few well-chosen remarks on the wonderful influence which the ladies have with the rougher sex, and expressing a hope, in which his hearers heartily joined, that this influence would be exercised always for good. The testimonial to Mr. Stratford consists of a handsome gold watch and chain, and is accompanied by an appropriate address, beautifully written and illuminated, and may be seen at Mr. M'Counochie's, where they will remain until the Committee are afforded an opportunity to make the presentation. The watch bears the following inscription :—" Presented to Henry A. Stratford, Esq., by the inhabitants of St. Bathans and vicinity, as a token of esteem.—2 Lst June, 1871." Perhaps the best thing to wish Mr. Stratford is a continuance of that honorable anduprightconduct win -hdistinguished his career here, and has drawn from the residents such a spontaneous expression of their appreciation. I have

been favored with n .-opy of the address, ::nd enclose tii .• sa:ne herewith. —A. B.C.