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286 Bishop MacEachern's road fell into disuse.

Surveyor's Inlet." A discription of this road where it led to the lighthouse follows. "The road was cut through a beautiful grove which was carpeted with moss and wildflowers, the trees meeting overhead, so that on the most sultry summer day, this shaded green lane was always cool and pleasant — a regular fairy dell."287 In 1900 a newspaper stated that the 8.8. Electra left Georgetown and was going to call at Murray Harbour South and East

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Point before departing for Pictou. However, I could not substant-

iate this report. With the construction of the railway to Elmira in 1915, travelling long distances was by means of the railway.289 About the same time cars came into vogue. Victor Beaton owned the first car in East Point.290 He also served as Road Commissioner.291 The typical type of entertainment found in Scottish comm— unities included Scottish music and dancing. In this way personal connections the homeland were strengthened. For example, Angus (son of Donald and Mary) used to play the tune "Lochsber No Morefiy"

on the fiddle.292

This tune had special meaning for the Beatons who originated in Lochaber, local house parties and dances were the most 'common types of entertainment for the younger generations. Visiting neighbours and friends were a common entertainment for the older gen~ erations. These forms of entertainment helped the community spirit. I have heard that Lauretta Beaton and her sister planned a party at their home when their parents were away. During the party Mr. and Mrs. James Beaton showed up unexpectedly. However they convinced

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the couple that it was a welcome home party. The parents were plea—

sed and enjoyed the party very much.295

Entertainment may have included some drinking. The Royal