that every justice was done to the "good things." Next came Temperance speeches: first from the Rev. Mr. Strong , Wesleyan minister, who was very happy in his remarks; the evils of intemperance and the blessings of sobriety being pointed out in striking contrast. He was followed by the Rev. Rector of College, whose remarks were, as usual, of the most practical kind. Mr. Keilly , of the Vindicator, also offered a few observations on the subject of temperance, which together with some closing remarks from the Eev. Mr. De Langie , completed the speechifying. Three hearty cheers were then proposed for the Rev. Mr. De Langie , whose indefatigable exertions and attentions to the wants and comforts of his friends, powerfully contributed to the success of the entertainment, and the Rev. gentleman must feel fully rewarded for all his exertions by the commendable order and propriety observed throughout the whole day, by the vast assemblage in attendance — a circumstance in itself speaking strongly in favor of temperance. (26) It is worth observing that this tea party brought to¬ gether Catholics and Protestants, including clergy from both faiths, in a peaceful and orderly gathering at a time when the fears and prejudices of Catholics and Protestants about each other were being expressed most stridently in the news¬ papers and journals. It was less than a year after the house of Assembly passed the controversial act incorporating the Orange Lodge in P.E.I. ; and which angered Catholics and some Protestants enough that they organized a petition with some 11,000 signatures to Queen Victoria to disallow the act; and the act was rejected. (27) The details of the party also attest "o economic and social ties not only between Sou' West and its neighbouring settlements but also with the larger towns of Summerside and Charlottetown . 31.