for never asain did the old log cabin open its doors

for classes.

It is recalled that the quick tempered MacQuarrie prospered in later years in Nova Scotia as a craftse ? man; building spinnina wheels; looms; and churns,

many of which were shipped bash to his native Island. {

In 1838, the first government sponsored school was held in a small house, near present location; fifty- tso pupils on roll, Teacher - Archibald MacKinnon of DeSable.

In 1842 first official school building built near site of present school. Inspector reported that "the teacher owned an English Grammar which save great :

advantaged.

1843 considered a highlight year with two schools operating in the district; seventy-two pupils on roll. :Music was taught and singing classes conducted by

one of the teachers.3 Donald Campbell. *

In 1865 present school built and opened and the old

school hauled away to where it still stands today;