GEORGE BRECKEN NICHOLSON George Brecken Nicholson , son of Thomas and Rebecca (Best) Nicholson, was born in Crapaud on March 17, 1868, and died on January 5, 1935. In early life he moved, with his parents, to Chapleau, Ontario , and, in 1884 became associated with the building of a section of the Can¬ adian. Pacific Railway. For a short period he was a fireman, and, all through his life, he continued to be proud of the fact that he still carried his union card. Later he became interested in the timber business of , which expanded to the point where he controlled a very large enterprise,, employing a great number of men. He was first elected to represent the district of Algoma East as Conservative member in the Federal Government at Ottawa in 1917, but failed to secure re-election in 1921; was successful in 1925, but de¬ feated the following year, and re-gained his seat in the general Election of 1930. He was twice married. His only son, Lome, was killed in World War I. George B. Nicholson was a man strong in his convictions, deter¬ mined in his ways, and zealous for the well-being of those whose interests he sought to serve in Parliament. He was a staunch adherent of the Anglican Church, and took a very active part in organizing many funds, which will perpetuate his memory. To be a friend and neighbour to those in humble circumstances seems to have been the constant endeavour of his life. The esteem in which he was held by the public, may be summed up in this tribute paid by a very close friend: "Those of us who knew him best, liked him most." BANKING > Actually, there is not much to report regarding the story of Banking in Crapaud . At the present time, The Bank of Nova Scotia is operating a Branch, the picture of which is shown in the above snapshot. This Branch of The Bank of Nova Scotia, was officially opened for business on September 1, 1954, under the management of Mr. E. C. Fraser , who is a Nova Scotian by birth. Prior to his appointment in Crapaud , he was Accountant at the Charlottetown Branch of The Bank of Nova Scotia. The Bank is presently located in the Dawson building, which also contains the Office of the Public Health Nurse. As we look back over the years, we find that this was not the first Bank to be operated in Crapaud . Almost a half century ago, in the year 1908, on August 15, the Union Bank of Halifax, opened a Branch at this point; however, its duration was short-lived, as, on November 1, 1910, it amalgamated with The Royal Bank of Canada, who closed the Branch at this point. Until the present Bank made its facilities available, the good people of Crapaud were obliged to do their banking at Victoria, the nearest banking point, which was approximately two miles from Crapaud . -«f 92 p-