HAMILTON.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 310, 6 February 1875, Page 3

HAMILTON.

. [CONTBIBUTBD.] The Hamilton Union -Church,' after .having undergone repairs under the Superintendence of Mr. J. Jory, was reopened on Sunday morniug, January 17th, by. the' Rev. Messrs. Flamank and Williams. The former preached at 11 a.m., and the latter at 6 p.m. In the morning, owing to the inclemency of the weather, the attendance was an ordinary one ; but in "■; the evening the church was quite full: the people—determined not to miss both services—set the weather "at defiance.,.

On the Wednesday following a public tea-meeting, in connection with th.: reopening of the church, was provided, which attracted a large number of adults and children, who were highly pleased with the renovation apparent, and the excessively tasteful decorations of flower.) and evergreens prepared by Mr. A. Roberts. The tables were admirably got up, especially when it is remembered the notice was so short. Mrs. Foster, Misses Finlay and Barber, Mrs. Pascoe, and Miss Sewell presided at the tables. Every one was very much pleased, and spoke highly in favor of those whose hearts and hands were both thrown into the work of pleasing others. Great praise is duo to them, and to Messrs.. A. Nicholasi/ahd JV Coram, who spared no pains to keep the evening animated. After tea, a meeting was held, Mr. J. C Rowley in the Chair.. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. Ramsay and Williams, which, although not long, were instructive, encouraging, and interesting. Mr. .Ramsay— who has favored us with his company on > several occasions, and who seems to be interested in the welfare of the Hamilton people—was the right man in the right place. Several appropriate anthems, duets, and hymns were sung by tne choir, conducted by Miss Barber. Miss Barber's kind services and abilities are too well known to be more than mentioned, as rendering the singing a success. A collection was made, which, as on Sunday, appeared to be good. Votes of thanks were presented to the ladiesV Chairman, and Messrs. Ramsay and Roberts. The choir then sang the doxology, which closed the meeting. We can now boast of a res pectable little building, instead of a desolation of hanging paper-ribbons, and blowing winds.

Mr. Rowley conceived the happy thought of purchasing the provisions provided in excess of the need, and giving a picnic to the children on the 23rd—the spot selected being between Hamilton and Sowburn. . Parents and friends attended, and the children-especially enjoyed the treat so kitfdly thought of and provided by Mr. Rowley.