most of the other furnishings of the church. is from Montreal. The pulpit of

ash and black walnut, which cost one hundred dollars and is the work of Mr. \

atthew Dempsey of Summerside. was given by Mr. Donald McDonald who also gave

he Stations of the cross. rich oleographes in black walnut frames. n the vestry is a fine old oil painting of St. John leaning upon bur Mr. Lordgcthis icture was bought in France. The church of 5.8. Peter and Paul possesses an xceptionally fine bell. a gift from the late Francis Malone Esg. of DeSable. is bell, which weighs six hundred and five pounds, was cast by J.W. Shane of altimore, and bears the inscription:- ' Presented to St. Paul's Church, Summerside, by Francis Malone Esg. 1876. t was blessed and placed in the steeple in 1877. The sponsors on the occasion

ere:-

Mr. and Mrs. John Gaffiuey of Summerside Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes of Freetown Mr. and Mrs. D.E. MacDonald of Point Pleasant, Bedeque.

6 bell of the old church which is largely composed of steel and very clear n tone, was originally the church bell of Rustico. It was purchased by the own and serves as a fire bell.

9 old church of St. Charles was sold as soon as the new sanctuary was ready or use. but the vestry, which was of more modern date, was retained for arochial purposes and is now the hall, in which are held the meetings of the t. Charles Total Abstinence Society. This Society was established in 1873. Tohn Gaffmey Esq. was the first president. It meets every Sunday. and in the nter every Thursday evening the members have a reunion; devoted to music.

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