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and all evinced keen interest in this good work. The corps was under the management of Capt. J. A. B. McConnell and with him were associated Principal Shaw and Cadet Lieutenants Morrisey and McLaren. Capt. Black gave the cadets a thorough examination and found their work excellent. In a 30 minute speech Capt. Black spoke of the aims of the cadets, their principles and their watchword and urged that a greater interest be taken by parents. In closing he paid a high compliment to Capt. McConnell as an instructor and also the lieutenants of the corps. A few remarks were made by Lieut. J. A. Sinclair of Montreal. Three cheers for the King, three cheers for Capt. Black and three cheers for the corps were then given after which the crowd dispersed, all maintaining that it was a most instructive and enjoyable evening.” (Patriot, July 4, 1917)

Oriental Decorations at St. James’ Ice Cream Festival

On Saturday afternoon and later in the evening, the ladies of St. James R. C. Church held a very successful Ice and Lunch Festival on the Town Hall grounds. An exceptionally large number of visitors were present and an enjoyable evening was spent by all. Instrumental music, violin and piano was a feature of the evening and added much to the spirit of the gay scene. The grounds were draped and decorated by strings of flags and Japanese lanterns gave a fascinating oriental appearance to the gathering. There was a quilt sold by lottery which was won by Captain William Sencabaugh. Great credit is due to the ladies of St. James’ Church for the very successful festival which realized a handsome sum for church purposes.” (Guardian, July 24, 1917) (Sadly, Capt. Sencabaugh was to lose his life in the sinking of the ship, Simcoe, in a storm in December, 1917]

Capt. “Jack” Gerrior on the Scene

“Capt. James Gerrior of Georgetown who spent the last several years in the steel works in Trenton, N.S., purchased the schooner, Bell , of 30 tons, and is now engaged in the coasting trade between RBI. and NS. Capt. Gerrior is a veteran seaman and can be depended upon to do good work with his new vessel.” (Guardian,

Oct. 29, 1917)

Boudreault’s Store

“His friends are pleased to learn that Mr. J. T.(si_c) Boudreault, grocer and meat dealer, Georgetown, has purchased from Miss Emma Burke of Providence, Rhode Island, her valuable property consisting of her dwelling house and store on the south side of Richmond St., Georgetown. Mr. Boudreault has also had his meat department remodeled having separated the meat and grocery departments with glass. Mr. Boudreault has been noted for having a clean, up-to—date store.” (Guardian, Nov. 24, 1917)

Huge Evangelistic Tent to Be Built

“Mr. Thomas Henry, sail—maker, of Georgetown has the contract of enlarging the tent “Evangel” that was used by Rev. Clay last summer in his evangelistic work. The tent will have a seating capacity of 700 with a platform for a choir of 100 voices. The evangelistic party will be made up of a strong corps of workers and will hold meetings on the Island during the summer months of July, August and part of September.” (Guardian, Jan. 8, 1918)

“Human Wharf Rat” at Work

“ Capt. Edward Dicks of the Schooner, Minnie A. had an unpleasant surprise sprung on him as he was on his way to the Magdalen Islands for herring. It seems Captain Dicks provisioned his vessel in Georgetown for the voyage. Stayed in his home over Sunday. Some time after starting, the cook went to prepare dinner when lo and behold no provisions could be found and not alone for food but the dishes vanished, all

the human wharf rat could carry away off. They left the barrel of flour it was too heavy. Capt. Dicks put into Soun's for a fresh supply. They should have police officer Hughes in Georgetown.” (Unedited, Guardian, May 28, 1918)

The Spanish Influenza

For twenty six days in October 1918, all places of meeting were closed because of the epidemic of Spanish Influenza. It was ordered that churches and schools be “thoroughly washed, cleaned and ventilated by the opening of windows and doors before again permitting the