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Y. NJ. G. A.-The meeting on last Sunday was
conducted by Mr.. Charles Grattan-subject,
22nd chapter of st. Luke. Before the hour for
opening the meeting, the crowd began to as
semble and soon every seat was filed, and by
the tins the first hymn. Nearer my God to
Thee" was finished, ali of tins space near the
door was occupied by persons standing. Many
went away because they could not get into the
room. After reading the above-named chap
Ter, Mr.. Grattan spoke at some length on the
life of our Savior in an unusually interest
ing and impressive manner. He was followed
by Capt. Hoover, who spoke with his usual
force, appealing to the Inccnvevted to step
across the no,o narrow line that divided them
from the people of God before it widened into
the deep gulf that separated Dives from Laza
rus. Mr.. Porter, of New Orleans. made touch
ing address of thanks to the Association for
their kindness to him during the summer and
for their prayers in behalf of the sufferers of
his State and the entire country. Mr.. Heber
Ker spoke on the chapter with that zeal and
earnestness that is always displayed by him -
Prayers were offered by Messrs. Grattan and
Evans. The singing was good, and we may
say fine. Miss Mary Crawford, of Augusta Fe-
male Seminary, performed on the organ, which
added much to the interest OF the occasion. The
President, Mr.. McIlhany. then said since our last
meeting, we had been called upon to record the
the death of our highly esteemed young broth
er, Addison Waddell. called meeting of the
Association had passed resolutions of respect
to his memory, which he desired to be read by
Mr. Grattan, one Of the committee; after
which he appointed Mr.. John G. Scott to lead
the meeting next Sunday at P. NJ. Subject !:
23rd chapter st. Luke The meeting was closed
by singing "The Home Over There
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PROF. JOB TURNER IN CANADA.-From the
Gazette of Montreal, Canada, we take the fol-
lowing notice: "Divine service for deaf mutes
and others was held in this church yesterday
at p. NJ. The service was conducted by the
Rev. Canon Baldwin and Prot. Job Turner and
during it g collection was taken up in aid of the
Mackay Institution fer Protestant deaf mutes
The service was similar to the regular weekly
one held in this Institution, which contains
about thirty of those unfortunate people, all of
whom were present in the Cathedral and who
followed intently every motion of the silent
preacher as he expounded to them the Word in
their sign language. Professor Turner, who de-
livered the sermon from his written manu-
script, is man short in stature, rather square
ly built, and of nervous temperament, with a
countenaEce full of restless energy, and whose
eyes are Keen and have that curious and intent
gaze SO noticeable in those to whom the sense
of hearing is an unknown gift. The scene was
an impressive one. in the pulpit was the
Preacher, bringing every resource of every
faculty into play which could help to supply his
want ofthe divine means of communication,
and beneath were ranged his hearers equally
| afflicted, riveting their attention On every sign
as If unwilling to lose a syllable, while down
the aisles the pews were filled by worshippers
who contemplated with mingled feelings OF
establishment and pity this strange scene. The
dim light of the Cathedral, softened as it stole
through the stained glass; .harmonized well
with this silent Sermon
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From the "Baltimorean" we clip the follow
ing in reference to the visit of the "Rustlcs" to
Baltimore city last week:
THE VIRGINIA RUsTICs. This noted body
Of vocalists arrived in Baltimore on Monday
evening last, and the guests Of number of our
well-known citizens, by whom they are being
well entertained. and shown the various objects
of terest in and around the city.
On Tuesday evening last, assisted by the
Trinity Musical Association, and by Misses
Annie Roemer and Lizzie Daniel, as soloists,
they entertained at the Academy of Music a
large audience most agreeably in the happy
and sometimes quaint rendering Of their SIM
pie and soul-stirring melodies, showing how
carefully they have been trained by their lead.
er, Prof. Il. T. Wartmann. Misses Daniel, Roe
mer and Magruder (the latter a pupil of Miss
Roemer) added much to the interest of the oc-
casion, the manner in which they rendered
their several selections eliciting the most
hearty applause. Trinity Musical AS ociation
also, under the direction of Mr.. T. J. Magruder
contributed much to the interest of the occa-
sion.
On Wednesday evening, at Bond Street NJ. E.
Church South, the "Rustics" again appeared
before a crowded audience, and to very much
better advantage, being in perfect tune and
entirely at ease. Their effort on this occasion
evoked the most unbounded applause. A no.
ticeable feature of their performance was the
obligato solo of Mrs. Messerly, which was
beautifully rendered. Solos by Miss Daniel and
by Messrs. Walker, Berry and Busey, of the
Trinity Association, and a quartet by Misses
Starr and Magruder and Messrs. Burke and
Walker, were other features of the evenings
entertainment, that secured hearty applause :"
Altogether. this visit of the Virginians has
been an occasion of great interest and enjoy
ment to their friends here, old friendships hav-
ing been strengthened, and many new and
doubtless lasting ones formed. They carry
with them the best wishes of all whom they
met and the hope that they may visit us again
at an early day.
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DROWNED. are sorry to learn.
Just as we put our forms to press, that
Peter Paul. Esq. was drowned yester-
day afternoon in attempting to cross
Dry River at Shickles Ford. He was
coming to this place, having been sum.
moned here as a witness in cause now
being tried in the Circuit Court. Mr..
Paul was well known throughout this
county, having held number of impor-
tant public trusts, and was held in high
estimation for his probity, fine sense
aud sterling honesty. He was the faith.
or ofsHon. John Paul, of this town. Nav
he rest in peace.-Old Commonwealth
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ANOTHER "SwING AROUND THE CIR
CLE.-On Wednesday last, as the bells
were ringing for dinner, a peal from the
Presbyterian church bell announced
that something was about to take place
that neither was dinner, prayer meet
ing, nor session and we hurried to the
scene just in time to see the faces of the
bride and groom elect-Miss F. K Ste
phenson and Mr.. Walter Gwin-during
their last moments of single misery !; and
in less time than we can write it the
Rev. Mr.. See pronounced the happy
pair, whose faces were now radiont with
smiles, man and wife, and ''sent them
away rejoicing" The organist being
absent, the hymn, "phis is the way 1
long have sought and mourned because
! found it not" had to be omitted =
HidhLand Recorder.
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MARRIAGES.

SCHMID-GRovE.-On Nov. 2Sth, in Staunton
by Rev. j. B. Haskell, Mr.. Jno. r. Schmid and
Miss Frances Grove-ail of this city.
LAwRKNCE-BRAGG.-In Staunton, on Novem-
Der 18th, 1878. by Rev. DIR. Manly, Mr.. James
W: Lawrence to Miss Mary E. Bragg-all OF
lthis city. ~
observation-disclosures the city OF
Washington. D. c., on the 18th ult., Mr. DIV
er p. Sydenstricker. of Lewisburg, w. Va,
and Miss Josephine Grimes, of Front Royal,
Virginia.
FowLER-BAILEY.-At st. Georges Church,
Griffin. Ga. on the Goth ult., BY the Right
Rev. Bishop Beck with, Mr.. Ebert Fowler, Of
Summers county, w. Va, and Miss Mary
Bailey, of Georgia.
Observation-Disclosures the 10Th of Novem-
Der, by Rev. j. NJ. Shreckhise, Mr.. John H.
Firebaugh and Miss Emma E. Miller-all OF
Rock bridge.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Nov. 18th, 1878, at the
residence of Tate Wallace, ESQ.,. near Green
vile, by Rev. James Murray, Mr.. Alex. Moore,
of Rockbridge county, to Miss Georgia Dor
say.
GwIN-STEPHENsoN.-N 9th, 1875 in the
Presbyterian church, in Monterey, by Rev. C.
8. NJ. See, Mr.. Walter Gwin, and Miss Flor
ence X. Stephenson, all of Highland county,
Va.
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On Saturday, the 10th instant, protracted
meeting was commenced at the M E. Church
liz this place, under the auspices of Revs
Smithson, 4. @. Flaherty, and others. During
the progress of the meeting some powerful re.
yival sermons were preached Ey the former
gentleman which had the effect of condemninf
and bringing to the altar a goodly number o
persons, both old and young. Taking the meet
ing altogether, it was one of the most successful
that has been held here for long time, abou
Is persons having professed faith in Chris
during its progress. The members of the Pres
byterian church. as well as their Pastor, labored
faithfully to the last. The church was crowded
nearly every night.-Highland Recorder.
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A Gentle Hint.

In our style of climate, with its sudden
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Meeting Of the County School Board.


A called meeting of the County School Board
convened at the Courthouse on Saturday, the
Both ult. Members present:-Messrs Hogshead,
Fultz Fulcher, Irvine, Withrow. Thos. Wilson.
and Henry H. Hamilton-Dr. Robert s. Hamil-
ton, County Superintendent. In the chair. AT
ter the reading and approval of the minutes OF
the annual meeting of the Board held in Au-
gust. the chairman stated that circumstances
by which he was surrounded necessitated the
severance of his connexion with the County
make without feelings of regret. His relations
to the body had been uniformly pleasant, Off
cially and personally. and ties thus constituted
and cemented by time could not be broken
without painful emotions. Explanatory rea-
perintendency of Public Schools in one and the
same person were clearly stated. DR.. Hamilton
thereupon made formal tender of his resigna.
ton of the Office of county Superintendent Of
Public schools in Augusta county.
The action Of the presiding officer, and his ex.
pressions of regret, found sympathy in the
mind of every member of the Board presents
and in this it may be safe to Include every
member of the Board absent, whereupon the
following minute was adopted:
DIR. Robert S. Hamilton, County Superinten-
dent of Public schools for number Of years
having accepted position of like or greater
responsibility in another field of educational
supervision, and for which he is SO eminently
qualifed-being thus separated from the body
SO long presided over by him-constrains the
county Board to express the profound regret
felt by the transfer and loss of officer so val
ued; and whilst the Board thus appreciates
the loss yet it would be selfish to withhold con-
graduation from those who are to be the recip-
lent Of benefits derived from experience in the
field just vacated.
The question of filling the vacancy thus occa-
stoned by the resignation of DIR. Hamilton was
takenup. The names of all the candidates were
announced by the chair. Voting by ballot
| adopted, the lowest to be dropped, which mar
| rowed down to hanger and Quarles-the vote
| being for Hanger 3, Quarles 4. The vote was
then made unanimous for Quarles. The chair
man was directed to communicate to the State
Board the action of the county Board.
Some of our most prominent citizens have
been cured of rheumatism and Neuralgia OF
years standing by that wonderful pain Danish
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VIRGINIA CoNFERENpE.-Th Virginia Con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, which has been in session some days in
Petersburg, closed its labors last Friday. Bish-
OPP Pierce presided. Among the appointments
we notice that Rev. John L. Clarke who has
been stationed in Liberty the past two years,
was sent to Ashland.
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Wewere exposed last Week to a pitiless storm.
that wat our feet and stockings. ausi indeed our
person all over IN fact we took cracking
symptoms OF fever. The good wife asserted her
authority. plunged our feeti hot water, wrap
ped us in hot blankets, and sent our faithful
1t is a splendid neutrality-suspicious. take and
did the AQh We slept soundly through the
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