to a man who was a leading advocate for village development, in order that it reduce its dependence upon Charlottetown . Despite his former prominence, Major Beete 's movements have been difficult to trace past 1880 (when he was described as a "farmer" in Teares Directory). By this time he had buried his wife and disposed of his land; the last 170 acres were sold to his son Edward (who was called a "gentleman" in Teares!) for one dollar in 1880. It has been suggested that Major Beete returned to England shortly after to claim an inheritance. Mid-century development Southport in mid-century had become a modestly well-developed area, its development centred around the wharf and ferry services. Another in¬ dication of it can be seen in the occupations of householders recorded in the 1864 directory: SOUTHPORT, Lot 48. Aylward John, sea captain. BEER HENRY , general importer and produce:dealer. Bourk William C, ferry boat. Capel Dr., physician. Chandler Edward, blacksmith. FARQUHARSON SAMPSON, teacher. Farquharson W. II ., general store. Harrison John , ferryman. Henry George , farmer. Hoddy Richard. Jakcman William, blacksmith. Kennedy James W , saddler and harncssmaker. Long1 -orth William S., general storo. McLood John, produce dealer. McLcod William, tanner and currier. McLcod Donald, tanner and currier. Moore George , toller Bank of Prince Edward Island , Charlottetown . Morris Augustus , shoemaker. Murphy James , tavcrnkeeper. Murphy Matthew , tavcrnkeeper. MUTCH SOLOMON, dry goods and groceries. Plyer Georgo, farmer. Rondlo John, tanner and currier.- Robertson James, harncssmaker. Roger Dan ., clerk. Scott William , blacksmith. Small wood Joseph, clerk. 13