large vat. Into this vat, hot water and steam from a steam pump were cir- culated, making liquid for the leather tanning. If black leather was needed, as for harness, lamp black was used for colour.

The tannery was sold to his brother-in-law, George Forbes from Vernon River who later sold it to Captain Hubley. It was later torn down, but the house is still standing and is now owned by Stephen MacDonald and family, and is located at 85 Stratford Road.

(Based on a June 1981 interview with Ed Stewart, 93, of Tea Hill.)

The Marine Hospital

This hospital dated from the mid-19th century, and was located on Trout Point, at the entrance to Charlottetown Harbour. All ships were obliged to anchor near the hospital while passengers were examined for smallpox before entering port. Thomas Cullen, and Maxwell and Susan Henry, were keepers at various times. Smallpox was then prevalent among sailors, and two died of it and were buried near the hospital.

The Manne Hospital. General Store

In 1926 Lorne MacPherson bought a general store and post office from Alton Burke. For many years this store played a very important part in the life of the community. Cars were not as common at that time, so people were'i’not anxious to cross the ice in winter or go around by the bridge in

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