feet by thirty. The present parochial house was built by Rev. James Phelan in 1862. The church which is called St. Mary's, possesses a fine oil painting, a copy . of Murillo's Immaculate Conception of the Blessed.Yirg1n.which framed nicelyy in gilt hangs suspended above the high altar. The stations of the cross are oleographs in black walnut frames. From the grave yard we have a beautiful view of the surrounding country. Here are some very choice specimens Of the Stone cutters Art, Monuments that would be considered handsome in more pretentious places than Souris. One grave lying near the entrance to the cemetery has a more than local reputation on account of its inscription which reads as follows:- I ' In Memory“ ' of Elizabeth MacDonald beloved wife of Andrew McInnis died Dec. 15th 1852 B. I. P. " She was a native of Tochaber, Scotland. “And was the lady honoured with ” having the first dance with "King George III at the Royal Ball 'In Edinburgh in 1818. The priests who have attended Souris mission, are as follows. Bishop McEachern up to 1835, assisted in the early years of the settlement by Rev. Messrs. Cecile and Beaubieu. John McDonald 1835 to 18hh

Rev. Francis McDonald lShh to 18h5

Rev. Pius McPhee 18u5 to 1852.