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Full text: 26 THE DIARY OF ADOLPHUS GAETZ Tuesd. 29th,—Schr. "H. M. Moyle" sailed yesterday afternoon for Port- land, United States, with a load of fish and Oil. Wedn. 30th,—To day the Ladies, belonging to St. John's Church, we're busily employed, at the Temperance Hall, arranging their wares intended for sale at the Bazaar tomorrow. A large quantity of "Notions" have been made by the "sewing parties", this winter, and within these few days a goodly quantity of Confectionary such as pound and plain Cake, Jellies, etc., etc., have been baked. The Hall, now every thing is arranged, presents quite a splendid appearance, the pillars and walls being tastefully decorated with Evergreens, and the "Notions" being hung up and distributed to catch the eye. The articles made by the sewing parties will vie with any made elsewhere. May, 1856 Thurs. 1st,—To day the Township officers were sworn in, which caused a good assemblage of country folks in town. The Bazaar opened at 11 O'clock, forenoon, and closed about 10 O'clock in the evening. The proceeds, which were beyond expectation, amounted to £60, besides having a variety of fancy Articles left for another occasion. Sund. J^th,—Died between 2 & 3 O'clock this afternoon of consumption, Deborah Hall, Aged 45 years, wife of David Hall, Cabinet maker. Wedn. 7th,—This afternoon the remains of the late Mrs. Deborah Hall were consigned to their last resting place. Mond. 12th,—A man by name of George Lonus, who had been missing for about a week, was accidentally found yesterday suspended to a limb of a tree about a mile from his dwelling. He lived somewhere about the Block- house. Thursd. 15th,—Schooner "H. M. Moyle", arrived this afternoon from Portland, United States, having gone there with about 440 barrells Herring in bulk, which were obtained in Newfoundland; no sales could be made at Portland, in consequence of the bad state of the fish, they were consequently brought back here and will turn out a total loss. Wednesd. 21st,—Died this morning between 12 & 1 O'clock Mary Zwicker, Aged 47 years, wife of Benjamin Zwicker, residing at Mahone Bay. Sunday, 25th,—To day, the late Mrs. Mary Zwicke'r was interred at Mahone Bay; had a notice to attend the funeral, but on account of the weather, could not go out.