of forming- a glee club or an orchestra as is so common today. Today there is so much demand for an orchestra the members are very often more tempted by the dollar sign than by the love of the music itself. On the other hand, in the days gone by, most of the dances were in private homes or organized for community purposes, the players offered their services for the good of the cause, and their love for music. So it wasn't until 1935, that a group of musicians got together and formed "The Maplewood Glee Club", and even then its primary purpose was not to make money to put to good use their varied talents. In this group was to be found Frank Flood as organist and vocalist; Stephen Smith and Pat Flood with their talking fiddles; Mathias Malone and his banjo; Mark Kiggins on his guitar and Leo Flood and his accor- dian. A wonderful musical group that for several years were in constant demand for dances, parties, concerts and weddings. SENIOR CITIZEN'S HOME In 19G5 a number of persons, under the leadership of Father Mc- Tague, the Parish Priest , met to study the need for a senior citizens home for the community. A piece of land was donated by the Bishop, east of the church, and a formal request was made to the Housing Authority for the construction of the home. There was much talk, and very little action until Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kelly , who had been residing in Ontario , came home and began to take an active part in the discussions with the Housing Authority. In 1967, the land was deeded to the Housing Auth¬ ority, and a promise was made to build a home with double units. It was required that there be twelve names of couples or single people willing to occupy the units when constructed. This took time, and much talk, and some travel, but the names were secured. But it must be noted that not all those who expressed an intention to take up occupancy did so. In the fall of 1968 and the winter of 1969, the home was con¬ structed by Bagnall's Mills, Hunter River . It was opened in late March or early April of 1969. The Hon. Gordon Bennett , the minister in charge of housing presided. The first residents were Joe and Loretta Kelly, the prime movers of the project, they were the only occupants for two months until Mr. and Mrs. Alan McAleer , Alberton , Mrs. Sadie Stordy , Kelly's Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hackett , Borden, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Mclnnis , Summerside took up residence. The sixth unit was vacant during that winter. There has been some change over in occupancy since the opening including — Mrs. Florence Matters , Miss Lily Wickham , Mr. and Mrs. Corkum . At the present time Amos Curley , Peter and Justin Stordy have taken up residence, with one unit vacant when Mrs. Agatha Campbell moved to Charlottetown . This unit is now occupied by Edwin Carragher . The home has been a great asset to the community not only in providing living accommodations for senior citizens, but its spacious com- —148—