ce. I declined because I could not ride a horse.

I had many friends in Winnipeg. Amongst them was Rev. Mr. Fortin, All
Saints, now a bishop; Rev. Mr. Matheson, Manitoba College, now bishop
and Primate of Canada, who married Miss Fortin, the bishop's sister (I
sang at the wedding); Rev. Mr. German, Grace Methodist Church, of whose
choir I was a member; the late Colonel William N. Kennedy, of
distinguished Nile memory, who was also a member of the choir. The late
Mrs. Chambers, formerly of Peterboro', was the organist. I can say with
much delight that my acquaintances and associations during the two
years were fraught with much pleasantness and reciprocated kindness.

The N.W.M. Police, having been thoroughly established, was sufficient
protection against attacks from Indians or half-breeds; therefore, on
the 3rd of August, 1877, the battalion was disbanded, each man
receiving a grant of 160 acres of land for his services. A good many
remained in the country. Others went to their homes in the East.

I was now engaged in organizing single companies, making my
headquarters at Emerson. A company was raised in Winnipeg under the
command of Captain C. W. Allen and Lieutenant Killer. I spent another
two years in perfect enjoyment with the good people of Emerson, and
assisted in every way to build up this young town. I made my home with
Mr. and Mrs. Hooper and family, who resided on the west side of the
river, opposite Emerson.

One lovely evening in August Mr. Thos. Hooper, Jr., with his young
bride, came over to spend the evening. It was near midnight, the ferry
had stopped running, and I offered to row Mrs. Hooper over in my skiff
and return for her husband and a gentleman friend. We were passing
where the ferry was moored, and Mrs. Hooper, reaching to seize the end
of the ferry, lost her balance and fell into the river and sank. I
immediately sprang to the rescue and succeeded in bringing her to
shore.

The fall was approaching and I made up my mind to visit my friends in
the East. My Emerson friends having learned of my intentions, Mr.
Carney, who was to be first mayor of the town, offered me the office of
clerk if I remained, but my arrangements had been made and I could not
cancel them. I was invited by the citizens to meet them in Library Hall
the night previous to my departure. A programme had been prepared, the
band was present and played my old favorites. During the evening Mr.
Fairbank, J.P., read an address re