30 THE HOME, FAKM AND BUSINESS CYCLOPAEDIA. 



Comparative Statement showing Population of principal Cities and Towns. 



* The indicated decrease of the population of the City of St. John is attributable to the great fire which oc- 

 curred in the year 1877, when half of the city was laid in ashes. Great numbers were thereby driven into the> 

 i, wro ui. ding difctrict.", and many whose business and social ties were thus severed did net retuin to the city. 



Summary Statement shouting the Religions of the People. 



