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Full text: SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER, 1858 43 Saturday, 18th,—Died on the 2nd peninsula this evening, Mrs. Sarah Mason, wife of Mr. Peter Mason, aged 61 years. The departed was a simple, kind hearted and hospitable woman; her house was always open to any who wished to partake of her bounty. Sunday, 19th,—The remains of the late Mrs. Drum was brought to town this morning, a number of carriages following. At 2 O'clock in the afternoon the funeral took place; a large number of persons, together with a large number of children belonging to the St. John's Church Sunday School, followed the Corpse to its resting place. In the evening a funeral sermon was preached in St. Johns Church by Revd. H. L. Owen. The Church was crowded. Tuesday, 21st,—The funeral of the late Mrs. Mason took place this forenoon. She was taken into Church where a funeral Sermon was de- livered by the Revd. H. L. Owen. A Child of Jacob Heinecke of the Blue Rocks wandered away from home on Thursday last, during a sho'rt absence of the parents, who were at some work not far distant, and probably could not find its way back, it was only found to day but life was extinct. Thursd. 30th,—A large amount of Real Estate was offered to day at public Auction, being property lately owned by J. Joseph Rudolf, who was last spring necessitated to make an assignment for the benefit of his Creditors. Two of the properties could only find purchasers, namely the residence of Mr. Rudolf, which was purchased by Henry Kaulbach for £500, and the Battery which was bought by Michl. Lonus for £900, both these properties went far below their value. Other properties belonging to the same, were offered but we're withdrawn for want of bidders. October 1858 Saturday, 23rd,—Launched from the Shipyard of Hibbert Young a fine Schooner, burthen 96 Tons and called the "Lutea". Built for Edward Young. Monday, 25th,—A sad and melancholy occurrence took place at Bridge- water (Lehave) this afternoon about 4 O'clock. The Schooner "Oregon", Henry Flint, maste'r, on going down the river, bound for Boston, grounded shortly after leaving the wharf; in consequence of which Captn. Flint, his wife (Joanna Flint) and her mother (Mrs. Weddleton) together with other two men resolved to return to their homes, untill the vessel would again be ready to sail. After getting into the boat and proceeding a few yards, a squall of wind upset her; the consequence was that Mrs. Flint, the Captain's wife, was drowned, and the others narrowly escaped a similar fate. November 1858 Sunday, 7th,—The Revd. J. C. Cochran, formerly rector of this Parish but now stationed at Halifax, is on a visit here, and preached in St. John's