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ELORA.
• A Village in the township of Nichol, beautifully and romantically situated on
the Grand River, about thirteen miles from Guelph, was first settled in 1832 by
Mr. W. Gilkison. The "Falls" of Elora are very beautiful, and are much
visited; the river having worn a channel thirty-five or forty feet deep through
the solid hme stone rock. A large rock stands in the centre of the stream,
just above the Falls, bearing trees; the base of which is nearly worn away by
the constant friction of the water. Just below the village, the river is joined
by a branch called the Irvine. The situation of Elora is hiUy. The village
contains about 100 inhabitants, and has an Episcopal chmxh, and a Methodist
chapel.
Post OflBce, Post three times a week.
Professiojis and Trcnfes.—One physician and surgeon, one grist and oatmeal
mill, one saw mill, carding machine and cloth factoiy, one store, one tavern,
one chemist and druggist, two blacksmiths, three shoemakers, two waggon
makers, two tailors.
Crown Lands Agent, A. Geddes.
ELZEVIR.
A Township in the Victoria District, is bounded on the east by the township
of Kaladar; on the north by Grimsthorpe; on the west by Madoc; and on the
south by Hungerford. This township has only lately been opened for sale, and
no return has yet been made from it. Thirty-eight thousand four hundred and
seventy -five acres of Crown lands are open for sale in Elzevir, at 8s. c'y. per
acre.
EMBRO.
A Village in the west of the township of Zorra, situated on the road leading
from Governor's road to Stratford. There is a Presbyterian church m the
village.
Population about 150, who are principally Highland Scotch.
Professions and Trades.—One grist and saw-mill, carding machine and cloth
factory, one distillery, one tannery, three stores, two taverns, one waggon maker,
two blacksmiths, three shoemakers, one tailor.
Post Otfice, post three times a-week.
EMILY.
A Township in the Colbome District; is bounded on the east by the townships
of Ennismore and Smith; on the north by Verulam; on the west by Ops;
and on the south by Cavan. In Emily, 35,3.57 acres are taken up, 5399 of which
are under cultivation. This is a good township, and is well settled bj' a mixed
population, principally Irish Protestants. It has a good mill stream running
through it; and a small settlement, called Metcalfe, is situated in its south-west
corner. There are two grist and two saw-mills, and one distillery in the township.
Four thousand one hundred acres of Crown lands are open for sale in
Emily, at 8.v. c'y per acre.
Population, —
Ratable property in the township, £18,015.
ENNISMOIIE.
A Townsliip in the Colborne Di.-trict; is boundv.d on the north-east and south
by part of the great chain of lakes situated in the district, and on the west by
the township of Emily. This is a snuill township, of nearly a triangular shape.
In Ennismore 8321 acres are taken up, 93 '> of which are under cultivation.
Inhabitants principally Irish Catholics. One thusand four hundred acres of
Crown lands are open for sale in tlie township, at 8s. c'y per acre.
Population, —
Ratable property in tlie township, £3494.