A great deal of interest was aroused in Picton and vicinity when the announcement was made that Gypsy Smith would preach in the First Methodist Church on Sunday morning and evening last, and as was quite expected large crowds were in attendance at both services.

It appears, however, that there are two Gypsy Smiths and that the one who was in Picton on Sunday, while he was a genuine Gypsy Smith, was not the one who was best known under that title. He is, however, a cousin of the other Gypsy Smith and a very clever man too. His addresses both morning and evening were listened to with most attentive interest and the large crowds in attendance were more than pleased with his addresses. He is also an excellent singer and gave some fine selections at both Sunday services, as well as at the Monday evening lecture.

The Monday evening service was also largely attended, when the speaker gave the story of his life, telling of his boyhood days in the gypsy camp; of the conversion of his father and uncle; of how they lived the wandering life of the gypsy and later became residents of London; how when a lad he came to Canada as a Bernardo boy and stayed near Cobourg, and of his wanderings as a young man through Texas, Mexico, Central and South America, later returning to London where he spent four years as a livery and hanson cab driver until his conversion some years ago. Since that time he has been engaged in Christian work. It was not until after his conversion and marriage that he began his education. Then by hard work and application he qualified as city missionary in London, England, travelled as missionary to his own people for some years, later coming to Canada where he has been continuing his work as evangelist, having again taken up his residence near the town of Cobourg.

His visit to Picton was thoroughly enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of hearing him.