was very edifying to note the solicitude of this good pastor. Many children and some older parishioners developed pneumonia, and since storms were at their worst and the nearest doctor available lived at Hunter River, he left medicine with Father Robin who, along with Zita Gallant, were ready at any hour of the day or night to visit and comfort the sick. In 1984, Zita Gallant was given the outstanding contributor award for her long service to the community as mother, nurse, social worker, friend and community leader.

The extraordinary development that had taken place under Father McNeill could not have been accomplished without considerable expenditure. The Diocesan Year Book of 1950 shows the parish debt of North Rustico as follows: Church Debt - $24,736.28; School Debt - $8,000.00; Father Robin worked tireless- ly to lessen this debt.

On August 2, 1950 the first Eucharistic Congress was held at North Rustico. For months, preparations were being made for this beautiful day. Five immense arches had been built on the grounds ofthe school. An elevation sur- rounded by a railing was marked off as a sanctuary with a beautifully arranged altar, and another, as a stage for the choir. Both these elevations were decorated with bunting which gave a festive air to the site.

North Rustico Eucharistic Congress, 1950 - Holy Year.

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