Since the death of Leonard in 1962 his widow Mrs. Marie MacNeill continues to deliver the mail, assisted by her daughter Mrs. Lorraine Landry.

Some of our older residents will recall the winter of 1926 when, because of heavy snowfalls, the mailman was unable to make his rounds with horse and sleigh. For a short time, he delivered the mail with a team of collie dogs and a little dog sled.

THE LATE HOWARD FRASER

in l807 Stephen Sullivan leased this land to Alex Cameron who in turn leased it to Allen Fraser. In l853 Mr. Fraser was a member of the Island Assembly; he was active on several committees and was a member of the Assembly when work began on a road to the MacGregor Place now known as the Tory Road. In 1873 Mr. Fraser sold about one- half of his land, now owned by Norman MacLeod, to his son Allen Jr., the remainder went in later years to his grandson, Howard, son of Mary Fraser. This land is now owned by Mervin lnman.

it is interesting to note that Mary’s or Little Island between the lnman property and the St. Eleanor's airport was a burying ground for the early French settler.

Howard Fraser, a bachelor, was a grong and active man who was extremely proud of the Scottish

heritage. He enjoyed visiting his friends and neighbours and frequently entertained them with his step-dancing and by playing his bagpipes.

A common sight in Belmont was Howard with his kilt and bagpipes. Howard also wrote several poems, one of which follows:

SUMVERSIDE

Summerside is a pretty town, in a valley

by the sea;

Her people are contented and as happy as

can be.

She always seemed to prosper whether times were good or bad,

And those who came to visit here were welcomed

and made glad. 52