able to get to an eye doctor, had their eyesight saved because of these clinics held in the community.

After the consolidation of schools in 1966, the Lions Club took over the St. Peters South School and used it as their base. It was here the first lobster supper of the season was held, in addition to steak parties and cake auctions. Although the St. Peters Charter of the Lions Club disbanded in the—mid 19905, many families within the community, especially those, whose eyesight was saved, will fondly remember the work done by the Lions Club members and their dedication to sight.

MOVIES

The excitement of going to see a movie has been enjoyed by many over the years, beginning with the first silent movies that were only a few minutes in length. For many years, residents of the area could attend movies within the community, first at Anderson’s Hall, and later at the Holy Name Hall. The Anderson Hall, built in 1895 was located just between the store owned by Lestock Anderson and Leslie’s house“ The Movie Hall was located on the second story, where local plays and productions were staged. Movies were held every two weeks in the 1930— 19405.

The 19305 was the golden age of movies. Movies provided an escape from the depression, even if only for a few hours. Similar to today, many Canadians starred in Hollywood films. Mary Pickford was called “Hollywood’s sweetheart." Fay Wray, known as “The Screamer” was the female star in “King Kong.”

Bruce Yeo traveled the countryside showing movies, with St. Peters being one of his many stops. With a capacity to hold three hundred people, and the cost of admission fifteen cents, Mr. Yeo had good reason to travel through such communities as St. Peters with his portable movie business. (29)

In the late 19405 and throughout the 19505, movies were also held at the Holy Name Hall. Gerard Dwan, of the Fortune Road traveled through such communities as Vernon River, St. Thereas, St. Charles, Elmira, Bridgetown, and St. Peters with his “mobile movie" busine55. Earl Dwan, who recalls seeing Abbott and Costello for that first time While attending these mobile movies, worked for Gerard Dwan:

Gerard had the motor to generate electricity. He towed a canteen behind the car, in which he sold pop and chips. Chips were just getting started then and were very popular. My sister and I worked in the canteen. It was pretty successful. (30)

, ‘ This is the same site the St. Peters Co—op and later the Omni Store were located. Anderson’s Hall later bCC'd'me a warehouse for the Co-op store, was moved, and located parallel from the Co—op. It later burned. Leslie’s house is now occupied by David and Jo-Anne MacEwen.

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