DRESSMAKING Mrs. Robert Rogerson was one of the earliest dressmakers in Crapaud . She rented an apartment from Robert Reid , and, with Barbara Nicholson as her assistant, trained several girls, many of whom later did dressmaking in their own homes, or went from house to house making clothing for families. Her next place of business was located on the site now owned by William Waddell , and on which his warehouse stands. She continued to serve the public for many years, and in 1905, left Crapaud and moved to Victoria. Other dressmakers were: Gussie, Margaret, and Ella Newsom , ( Mrs. Donald MacLean ), Mary Rogerson ( Mrs. Robt . Reid), Maud Mac ¬ Kinnon ( Mrs. Fred Fall ), and Mrs. Maurice Waddell . SADDLE AND HARNESS SHOPS Peter Newsom was proprietor of a Saddle and Harness Shop during the period from about 1875 to the early 1890s. This shop stood on the cor¬ ner where Waddell Bros' General Store is now located. After Mr. Newsom left Crapaud to reside in Charlottetown , the shop was moved up the street and was used as a dressmaking establishment for some years. About 150 ft. from Mr. Newsom 's shop, Peter MacDonald operated another Harness Shop . His son, Joseph, worked with him for a few years. The business is at present conducted by a younger son, Wilmot. UNDERTAKERS In early days, there were no undertakers. Caskets were made by local carpenters, lined, and either painted, or covered with black cloth. Robert Reid was the first undertaker; making caskets also, when he first started business. After a few years, Alvin Wadman opened Undertaking Parlors, not far from Mr. Reid 's establishment, which he conducted for a short time. Around the latter part of the 19th century, David S. MacQuarrie entered into business, and on his death in 1921, was succeeded by Percy Dawson , who, with his son, Robert, carries on Undertaking and Embalm¬ ing. THE LIQUOR BUSINESS The story of the supply and demand of liquor goes along with equal interest with that of other pioneer doings in Crapaud . Liquor was ac¬ cepted as essential — even indispensable — and perhaps it did lighten the rigours of the early isolated life. Be that as it may, many good homes were lost to their creditors, and whole families lived in direct poverty, or were abandoned, because of it. There was no kind Government then, to alleviate hardship with allowances and pensions. The sale of liquor was regulated by licence, the issuing of which in the community, had to be approved by popular vote at the annual dis¬ trict school meeting. At one time in Crapaud , only two votes were cast against it. -■<{ 96 j§—