missionary bodies. The centenary was cele-This has been a, great week, among the brated by special services on Sunday Inst at the Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Sea. man's Institute, Kowlvon, and the Peak Church. On Monday a private gathering met at Government House, by invitation of the Governor, when several addresses were given; and on Tuesilay another reception twas given by Bishop Hoare at his residence at the Peak, both of which were well attended. On Wednesday afternoon, a public City Hall, over which the acting Chief meeting was held in St. Andrews Hall,
Justice presided, and at which he delivered the opening address. The meeting was also addressed by the Rev. C. Bennett, the Rey. Li. Lloyd, and the Bishop of Victoria.
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