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younger agriculturists but because of the energy and sound judgment that he has already displayed, he has excellent standing among his fellow citizens.

HERBERT HENRY BROWN. late of the firm of Prowse Brothers, Charlottetown, was born at Little York, Prince Edward Is- land, on December 9, 1878, and received his education in the first class school of that locality. At the age of fifteen years he came to Charlottetown and entered the employ of Prowse Brothers, with which con- cern he remained until a very recent date, first as an employe and later as a partner in the enterprise. An as employe he early won the confidence and regard of his em- ployers and was promoted to better posi- tions from time to time, finally becoming the firm’s representative on the road. He is a man of splendid personal qualities and is well liked by all who know him.

On February 1, X906, when Prowse Brothers formed a joint stock company, Mr. Brown retired from the firm and started a business of his own. On account of the length of time he has been before the public, and his reputation for square and honest dealing among his many customers both. in town and country, he will no doubt achieve great success in his new undertaking.

In 1899 Mr. Brown enlisted in the First Canadian contingent for service in South Africa and remained with the com- mand during the entire period of its service, taking part in many battles, skirmishes and marches. He lingered in that far away coun- try some four months after the return of his company, acting as nurse for his friend, Major Weeks, who was seriously ill with

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enteric fever. Mr. Brown has always taken an active interest in athletics and holds a number of medals in recognition of his prowess. among his feats being the winning of the one-mile bicycle championship of Prince Edward Island, in September, 1898. Fraternally he is a member of the Odd Fellows and Foresters. In August, 1904, Mr. Brown married Miss Annie Passmore, daughter of the late Richard Passmore, of Charlottetown.

WILLIAM H. BARRETT, who is probably the oldest living settler in his part of Lot 31, Queens county, is a native of England, hav- ing been born in Hampshire on July 17, 1831. His father, William Barrett, also a native of England, was a man of consider- able ability, having been first steward for Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy for twenty years. He had two children, the subject of this sketch and Henry William. \Villiam H. Barrett arrived in Prince Edward Island with his mother on Sunday, June 26, 1837, and when the ships were seen coming into harbour people rushed from churches. and cannons were fired to celebrate the arrival of the new governor. At that time the town was but sparsely settled, there being but one wharf, a small market house, circu- lar in form, and a few other primitive build- ings, including churches.

Mr. Barrett has carried on agricultural pursuits nearly all his life, having settled on his land when it was practically a wilder- ness and having cleared it entirely by his own efforts. He helped to construct the early roads in this part of the Island and took an active interest in the development and progress of this community. He has