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Full text: MAY - JUNE, 18S6 27 Monday, 26th,—The Scarlet Fever, after an absence from this town of about 18 years, has again made its appearance, and commenced its rav- ages at the Eastern part of the town where five children have become its victims since Sunday (Yesterday) morning. June, 1856 Mond. 2nd,—This evening the new Schooner "Hiram" was launched. She was built by John Young and owned by Lewis Hirtle. Thursd. 5th,—To day a Bazaar was held at Bridgewater, Lehave, the proceeds to be applied to the new Episcopal Church of that place, now in course of erection. Monday, 9th,—By proclamation, issued by the Governor, this day was recommended to the people of Nova Scotia as a public holiday to celebrate the peace, in consequence of which very little work was done in this town. The day was ushered in by firing four guns from Block house hill, and at precisely 12 O'clock noon 21 guns were fired from the same place, immed- iately after the first gun, the bells of the different Churches, commenced ringing a merry peal, and continued during the firing of the guns. Flags were displayed in all parts of the Town, as well as from the masts of all the Vessells lying in the harbour. In the afternoon Fiddles fifes, drums, Tambourines and penny whistles were played by the Band through the streets, at which time numerous flags were carried and followed by nearly all the boys in town, each one endeavouring to make as much noise as his lungs would allow him. At half past 7 O'clock in the evening, 9 guns were again fired from the Block house hill, and to end the days celebration roc- kets were discharged from the Church square. The fog, which was very dense all day, interfered a good deal with peoples enjoyment. Tuesday, 10th,—The Ceiling, above the singing pew in St. John's Church, is being arched, preparatory to the arrival of the Organ from Lon- don, which is now daily expected. Thursa. 12th,—At 12 O'clock, noon, a wedding took place in St. John's Church, by the Revd. Mr. Owen; the parties were William Hazen, of St. Johns, New Brunswick, to Annette Swymmer daughter of the late Henry Swymmer, of St. Johns, Barrister at Law. Wednesd. 18th,—The Man of War Brig "Arab", on a surveying cruise along this shore, put in this harbour about 6 O'clock, and ran on the Had- dock rock reef. Thursd. 19th,—The vessel which got on shore yesterday was relieved from her situation this afternoon, which was only effected by landing her powder & ball, and throwing overboard six of her guns. The afternoon was employed, by the crew on board, getting the guns up again.