TOURING QUEBEC AND THE MARITIMES 43 forcible than elegant, which he accentuated with a heavy blow from his fist on the table, he informed his Episcopal friend and all present that he would let it be seen that the Presbyterians of St. Andrews could have a church of their own, and a fine one too. Captain Christopher Scott proved himself to be a man of deeds as well as words, for immediately following the declaration contained in his after dinner speech, he took full charge of the work of finishing the church in the month of November, 1822, and according to his own tastes, at his sole and individual cost, and apparently without regard to expense, he pushed on to completion what was then one of the most beautiful and costly of the church buildings in the Province, and what is still an object of keen admiration, because of its perfect proportions and superior architectural design. The building is of the Colonial style of architecture, two stories high, and has been constantly kept painted in snow white colour. The interior finish is rich and costly. A gallery occupies two sides and the southwest end, sup¬ ported by ten pillars of solid bird's-eye maple, grown in ; the facing of the gallery is of solid mahogany and bird's-eye maple, and finished in panel work of artistic design. In each of the four corners of the ceiling, is a large Scotch thistle, emblems of the land so dearly loved by the one who finished the building. The most striking and beautiful part of the interior of this interesting and historic old church is found in its pulpit. This sacred structure, for perfection in its proportions and design, and richness of finish, is a marvel of beauty and excellence. It rises to a height on a level with the gallery and makes perfect the acoustic properties of the building. It is composed entirely of mahogany and bird's- eye maple, the mahogany having been brought from