that this in now a very fine farming section. Besides the limestone already referred to, large quantities of mussel mud are procured from Brudenell River and used as a fertilizer, as well as the rich swamp and river mud within immediate reach. Among the most progressive farmers of the day is to be found Mr. Geo . F. Owen , whose pleasantly situated farm, directly overlooking the village bears many evidences of advanced ideas in agriculture.... Mr. Owen has been, for some years, the efficient and successful Secre¬ tary of the King's County Exhibition, which he has done more than any other man to build up and improve. He is one of the "moving spirits" of the Three Rivers Dairymen's Association, into which he has infused much of his own enthusiasm. In the midst of his many duties, he finds some time for literary work, and articles from his pen frequently adorn the Examiner, Montreal Star and other papers. He is also one of the official reporters in the House of Assembly . Another successful farmer is Mr. H.L. MacDonald , and no less successful is Mrs. MacDonald as one of the leading lady horticultur¬ ists of this province. Mr. Donald Stewart is the owner of a magnificant farm, which he cultivates in the most approved style. The business establishments of Bridge will compare favorably with those of any town of its size in Canada . The heaviest business is probably done by Messrs. Morson and Morgan, successors to the extensive business lately conducted by Mr. Owen Connolly , who carry on a large trade in general merchandise, and do a large export trade in farm produce. Their commodious and well appointed pre¬ mises are admirably adapted for their constantly growing business. Mr. James E. MacDonald 's handsome store is replete with all classes of goods required for a large and increasing general merchan¬ dise business. Mr. MacDonald carries on a good export trade with Newfoundland . Mr. Hugh L. MacDonald , M.P.P ., is one of the most extensive export¬ ers of produce, which he ships principally to and , with an occasional consignment to Newfoundland or St. Pierre. He attends personally to the sale of most of the cargoes shipped by him. Mr. William Minto , well-known in Summerside as a former member of the... firm of Sinclair, Minto and Stewart has opened a fine store at this place, where he is doing a very satisfactory and rapidly increas¬ ing business in general merchandise. Mr. Minto is one of the most extensive shippers at Cardigan , and is bound to succeed, as he is personallypopular with the people of his new home....In addition to his mercantile business he owns a fine farm. Mr. Jas . F. Norton does a good business in general merchandise and exportation of farm produce. Nor must we forget Mr. James Lewis , tailor; and last, but not least, William P. Lewis , who, as a marble and stone worker, has no superior in this province. Many really artisti¬ cally designed and finished examples of his skill may be seen in various parts of the Island, chief of which is the beautifully carved stone and marble altar in All Saints Church, Bridge. Mr. Francis Greehan is the station agent at Cardigan , and is an attentive, careful and obliging official, in consequence of which he is immensely popular with those with whom business brings him in contact. In this connection we must also refer to Mr. G.W. Hibbett , conductor on the Georgetown branch of the P.E.I. Railway , with 85