provided especially for the tourist traffic, They specialized in Scottish, Irish, Acadian music, or a combination of all types. Today the Women 's Institute members scout for volunteer talent from near and far for an evening of entertainment. The concert is usually held in August of each year. For those in attendance each one says in his or her own mind T will be back next year'. Card games also provided pastime during the cold months. Any number of tables could be in play. The hostess would serve lunch to round out the evening. The house dance was another form of entertainment. These were not always planned parties. When a local fellow came along with a fiddler in tow, this was a subtle hint that it was time to brace the dance floor and lift the linoleum. Often time house dances were a part of a bridal shower, wedding and other community celebrations. During the evening instructions were given in the lost art of graceful¬ ly dancing the 'lancer'. Square-dancing and waltzes were also popular. With the electronic age of television, computers, and slot machines, the social activities within the community are limited. The migrant population has also helped to diminish the closeness and the willingness of residents to support activities in the community. (copy of newspaper report in 1892) Social at Stanley A grand musical and literary entertainment was held at Stanley Hall on Tuesday evening, 20 inst. The hall was literally filled with a very appreciative and attentive audience. The meeting was called to order at 7 o'clock and the programme was opened by a few well arranged remarks from the chairman, Samuel Martin , Esq., followed by Soldiers Chorus ...................................................Choir Reading...................................................DA- Wedlock Solo ( Katie Connor ) ......................................... George Found Reading..................................................... Miss HiS §s Beautiful Twilight..................................................Choir Reading .................................................. J °nn J- Jardine Solo (Mottos on the Wall) .....................................RM. Lamont Reading.....................................................Miss Smith Comic Dialogue ................................ George F. Found , J.J. Jardine .......................................... Minnie J. Found , Stanley Ross Come With Me. ...................................................choir A Trio with J.W. Sutherland and Found Bros , with banjo accompaniment concluded one of the best rendered programmes that has ever been offered in Stanley. The music was of a high order, and the artistic manner in which it was rendered would reflect credit to profes¬ sionals, the accompanist being Miss Edith E. Ross and Miss Minnie J. Found . The readings were choice selections and exceedingly well delivered. The programme throughout was received by the audience with the greatest enthusiasm. This was followed by the sale of pies which were grand specimens of hand-work. They presented a very tempting appear¬ ance, and showed plainly that the young ladies of Stanley are right in the front in the pastry department. The sale was conducted by our popular supervisor, Robert Lamont . SPECTATOR 208