INTRODUCTION

In compliance with the wishes of Provincial Board of the Prince Edward Island Women’s Institute and recognizing the endeavours being made by the Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation to preserve the history of early days in their district of Traveller's Rest the members of the Maple Leaf Women's Institute, which was organized in 1913, have written this book to record information on early settlers and other historical Items of interest.

This work was begun in January 1971 and was completed for their 1973 Centennial Project and for the Jubilee Anniversary of their organization.

The appreciation of the members is expressed to all who supplied information and pictures for this history and who helped in any way in the printing of this book.

Any errors and omissions are unintentional and regrettable.

Maple Leaf Women’s Institute History Committee Louise Marchbank

Alma Adams Edna Waite