There was a very large gathering: of members of the Union Charch Literary and Social Guild present in the Union Church Hall on Wednesday evening to hear the lecture by Sir Havilland de Saasmarez, on " Constantinople and her Master" The lecturer was introduced by the Rev. (. E. Darwent, ".4., who said that the Guild was highly honoured by the presence of Sir Havilland. The lecture, which occupied almost two hhonre, was listened to with keen attention aod the pictures which were exhibited by lantern in the charge of Mr. H. L. W. Bevan were graphically explained by the lectricer and enabled him to introduce many interesting anecdotes. At the close of the meeting " hearty vote of thanks to Sir
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