PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.

His son, Angus McMillan, received a good public-school education, and in 1841 he entered upon the business of ship building, in which he was successfully engaged until 1885. For many years he was a director and the president 'of the Summerside Bank, hold- ing this position until the institution was sold to the Bank of New Brunswick. In 1869 Mr. McMillan entered political life and was elected to the office of provincial secretary and treasurer, being made commissioner of crown lands the same year. He discharged his oflicial duties with such faithfulness and ability that he was re—elected in 1876, 1879, 1890 and 1893, while for more than two dec- ades he was the legislative representative for the fourth district of Prince county. In 1900 Mr. McMillian felt that advancing years and his long continued public service entitled him to a much needed rest, and he then retired to ~Wheatley River, where he has since that time made his home with his daughter, Isabel. In this connection the following letter will prove of undoubted interest, having been written by former residents of Prince Edward Is— land and old-time friends:

St. Paul, Dec. 31, 1900. Hon. Angus McMillan, Commissioner of Crown Lands, Province of Prince Edward Island:

Respected and Dear Slrz—From recent issues of Prince Edward Island newspapers we learn that you have decided to retire from active po- litical life and seek that quiet and rest which is due to one at your time of life.

As former members of the constituency which you have so ably represented for many years, and former supporters of yours, we desire to join with the friends of our youth and our neighbors of old times in conveying to you our own appreci- ation of the service you have rendered our na- tive country.

For more than a score of years yOu have con- tinuously represented the fourth district of Prince county. In all that time we have watched your course attentively and we declare without hesita- tion that you have honestly and ably discharged

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the duties imposed upon you in your legislative and executive capacity, and in every walk of life.

You made your watchword, duty, and in this word is disclosed the secret of your success.

If we were asked the question by any young man on the Island: “What man shall I pattern after in carving out a career?" our answer would be, “Honest Angus McMillan."

Let us assure you, dear sir, that it is with ex- ceeding pleasure we bear testimony to the un- blemished character and noble career of one who has made a record which will adorn the pages of future Island histories.

Coincident with the close of your political ca- reer, comes also the close of the most resplendent century of extant earthly history. A new century dawns. If that shall fulfill the high expectations of good and thoughtful men, and reach the full measure of excellence which hope describes, it may well be attributed to the strong and honest endeavor of a race of faithful and able leaders, among whom we count your honored self.

We no longer live in our native land, and He who guides our individual destinies has given us work to do elsewhere, but our thoughts continu- ally return with our memories to “the tight little island down by the sea," and her welfare and the well-being of her people are ever dear to us.

We greet you again and salute you, and we wish that your retirement may be attended with peace and happiness for many years to come.

Your devoted friends, Albert L. Graves, Deputy Labor Commissioner, State of Minnesota. Chas. Scmurman, Representative Thirty-fifth District, State 0! Min- nesota.

Mr. McMillan was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ross, a daughter of Malcolm and Mary (McDonald) Ross, the former a successful farmer in Prince Edward Island, where his death occurred. To Mr. and Mrs. McMillan were born the following children: One who died in infancy; Archibald, who died on January 31, 1899; Isabel, with whom her father now resides; Malcolm, de- ceased. Mr. McMillan maintains a full and consistent membership in the Presbyterian church and gives his support to every worthy