More Stories 1838-1899 n good-size vessel building on the stocks and an immense stock of goods in the store. Georgetown continues 'grave and still'. The only remark we heard was about the absence of mackerel. The hotels and boarding houses were patronized and at 4.15 in a tremendous rain we 'pulled out' for home. We can offer no suggestion to improve the care and skills of the railway officials for the comfort and benefit of excursionists. The Superintendent [of the Railway ] and family accompanied the party." (Edited from Daily Patriot. Aug. 25, 1890) The Journey of a Cent "The little Renton boy who accidentally swallowed a cent over two months ago has got rid of the coin at last. For about a week back he would complain in the night of being unwell, of pain in the stomach and weakness in the limbs. On Thursday evening last he was taken suddenly ill, began vomiting and in a little while threw up the cent. The cent was in his stomach for nearly three months and yet the child does not seem to have suffered any ill effect from it. We cannot say the same for the cent." (Daily Patriot, Jan. 10, 1891) The Georgetown " Georgetown can boast of having one of the best half- mile trotting parks in the Dominion. It is very conveniently located—being just beside the station, is made on the most approved plan and while it is a fast track, for training purposes it no doubt excels the Charlottetown . Good stables have been erected and a comfortable grand-stand capable of seating about 800 persons, while the Drill Shed which is situated at the corner of the track is utilized as a place for refreshments. Everything that can be reasonably expected is provided for the comfort of the spectators. The Georgetown Brass Band was in attendance and furnished good music during intervals in the racing." [A description of the races that day follows] (Daily Patriot. July 4, 1891) owner has raised potatoes on it every year for thirty years. The man before him raised potatoes on it every year during the 16 years he owned it. The man before him raised the same crop on it during six years he owned it making 52 years in all." (Daily Patriot. Sept. 30, 1891) [Anyone know who owns this wonderful piece of ground now?] Girls Put On Play " A juvenile entertainment in aid of the funds of the P. E. I. Hospital took place on Easter Monday evening, the 18th, at the Town Hall, Georgetown . A handsome sum was realized. The little people were greeted on the occasion by a large and appreciative audience who seemed delighted with the efforts of the youthful company. Their histrionic performances would not discredit those of maturer age and experience in the art. Each part was creditably performed by the actors. In 'The Step-Mother" the actors were Bessie Aitken , Florence Aitken , Minnie Owen , Estelle Aitken , Maude Moore , Mable Byrne , and Mary Griffin . For the "Midsummer's Night's Dream", Barbara Westaway , Marion MacDonald , Florence Aitken , Bessie Aitken , and Estelle Aitken took part. The program was interspersed with instrumental music by several of the presenters." (Edited from Morning Guardian. April 26, 1892) Excursion on the S.S. Electra 'The Georgetown Presbyterian Sunday School held a very successful picnic and excursion on the 14th inst.. The scholars were under the charge of Mr. A.C. Stewart , their veteran Superintendent, and the teachers accompanied by a number of parents and friends enjoyed a pleasant trip on board the S.S. Electra to Annandale , Montague Bridge, etc.. Dinner was served on board. The thanks of the Sunday School are due Capt. McLaren and the officers and crew of the Electra and also to Mr. Bell and other friends at Montague Bridge for the success of the occasion." (Daily Patriot. Aug. 16, 1893) A Jab at the Templars 'The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars met here [in Georgetown ][ in annual session. The numbers were fairly large. The best of order prevailed and to the honor of the Templars, be it said, not a single case of drunkenness was reported. In the evening a public meeting was held in the Georgetown Hall. Fine speeches were delivered, nice little songs were sung, pathetic recitations were given and everyone retired feeling well-pleased that 'King Alcohol ' was slain. Songs? Picnics? Speeches? Are these the whole of the Templars' work? Have they no word to say about the conduct of our politicians? Oh no, no. Templars at a picnic and Templars at the polls are different animals altogether." (From Daily Patriot. July 17, 1891) Fertile Potato Grounds 'This fall a gentleman in Georgetown dug a good crop of potatoes from a piece of ground which had grown a potato crop for fifty-two successive years. The present Temperance Meeting at Georgetown " A successful public temperance meeting was held at the court house in Georgetown on the 11th inst.. After some opening remarks by the chairman, A.C. Stewart , Esq., a choir improvised for the occasion sang the well-known temperance chorus, " The Drinks I'll Use", after which the Rev. Mr. Mason delivered an address dwelling chiefly on the apathy of the temperance people in allowing the rum-seller to carry on his nefarious traffic with impunity. The Rev. Mr. Gunn of Cardigan delivered a strong and telling address on the great evils flowing from the use of alcoholic beverages using amusing illustrations which kept the audience in good humor. The chairman introduced the Rev. Henry Crawford who resided in the province for a number of years and who gave a pleasing address, and in a timely and commendatory allusion to the IOGT [Independent Order of Good Templars] attributed the success of some of our Islanders to the educational influence of the order. He instanced several examples of men who occupied some of the higher walks of life who when young received their first lessons in the art of public speaking in the local lodges of Good Templars. The