By Land and By Air

that he planted, some such as the Douglas Fir and the Pine trees. He transplanted them to different areas and they all progressed to some big trees today. His wife, Anne, was a War Bride. Their children played with ours, and they still keep contact today. Alfred MacWilliams’ girls used to play a lot with Rebecca. Alfred was a good neighbour. His wife, Myrtle, had taught me in school.

Dr. Dave MacKenzie lived just before MacLean’s house. His property used to belong to a Mr. Moore who at one time owned a big store in Charlottetown. Dr. Dave was a Surgeon who worked in Montreal where his father, the elder Dr. Dave, was one of the first Urologists at McGill University. The young Dr. Dave was in the army in World War II. I recall Dr. Dave Campbell telling me that he, Dr. Dave and another surgeon did 75 operations in over 24 hours; that Dr. Dave kept going, just by changing gloves. There was a lot of sadness when he and his wife died in a fire in Eldon.

One can never forget the Gillis’ who lived in a big yellow house just beyond Dr. John Gillis Memorial Lodge (established many years later). Russell used to work with his brother, Riston. His wife, Esther had the telephone office. She always kept tabs where I was, and saved me many miles of travel by phoning me on my way home, whether from Charlottetown, or when I was making house calls in other areas. Outside the close village were many good neighbours, such as Herbie Worth, who helped me in many ways and drove many miles in snowstorms. He was great with the young children, and was always ready to look after them. We always liked to see him come in. We often mention him until this day when we have a big supper. ”It is too bad Herbie could not walk in.” He died many years ago with a heart condition.

John MacDonald lived on part of the park land

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