Rt. Rev. Maurice McDonald was born August 2nd., 1876, the son of Michael McDonald and and Bridget McQuaid. He completed his elemen- tary schooling in Kelly’s Cross, and then went on to graduate from St. Dunstan’s University in 1904. He was then sent to Rome to take his theology course, and was ordained in Rome June 13th., 1908. He spent all his priestly life working at the parish level, and for many years was Rector of St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Charlottetown. Although he was made a Domestic Prelate by the Holy Father, because of his position, but more because of his great work among the people and his dedication to the Church, he always preferred to be called Father Maurice. He was Parish Priest in 'l‘racadie for a number of years, and was then transferred to Vernon River. He retired in later years, and was Chaplain to the City Hospital. He died May 30th., 1957.

Rev. Mathias J. Smith was born in Kelly’s Cross, March 19th., 1877, the son of Frank Smith and Ann Monaghan. He also obtained his early education in the public schools, and when he saw the call to be a Priest, he entered St. Dunstan's University where he graduated in 1902. He attended the Grand Seminary, Quebec, and was ordained to the priesthood June 29th., 1906, in Charlottetown.

Father Matt as he was familiarly called by those who knew him well served in several parishes until his appointment to Kinkora. He was a frequent Visitor to Kelly’s Cross helping out at Forty Hours, funeral masses and other religious ceremonies. He was acting Pastor of Kelly’s Cross from 1929 to 1930 until the appointment of Father Petres. He died in Kinkora July 21st., 1943.

Rev. Charles Russel Smith was born August 12th., 1889, the son of John Smith and Margaret Trainor. He made his early studies in the elementary school in Maplewood. He continued his studies at St. Dun- stan’s University, and then went on to the Seminary to be ordained a Priest. He offered his services to the Fall River Diocese and held several appointments at the parish level until his final one to the Immaculate Conception Church, in Fall River, Massachusetts. After a very active and fruitful ministry, he died December 28th., 1955.

Rev. Lawrence Smith was a brother of Father Russell Smith, and was born May 14th., 1886 in Maplewood. It was in the local school that he received his early education. He graduated from St. Dunstan’s College in 1915 with a bachelor of Arts degree. He taught for a number of years before entering the Seminary. He was ordained to the priesthood March 2nd., 1919. During the remaining eleven years of his life he taught at the College. He was affectionately called Father Larry. He was recog- nized as a wonderful teacher, a loyal friend and a confidant of many of the students. His sudden passing on March 2nd., 1930, saddened not only his family, the facluty but also the students who loved him so much. He was buried in the cemetery at Kelly’s Cross.

Rev. Francis Leo Campbell was born February 26th., 1902, at Mid- dleton, the son of Hugh James and Rebecca Monaghan. At the age of four the family moved to Westmoreland, in Kelly’s Cross parish. He at-

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