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the latter of Halifax, both in Nova Scotia. The paternal grandfather, D. B. Fraser, who Fraser, the former a native of Pictou and was a native of Pictou, was for many years a successful merchant of that city and bore a splendid reputation for the high quality of his workmanship, as well as a high standing as a representative citizen. The subject’s father received his early education in private schools in Pictou and Pictou Acad- emy. He then entered Harvard University, graduating with honors in the medical de- partment. Locating at Truro, he entered upon the active practice of his profession. but sometime later took up his residence at St. Peter’s, where he enjoyed an extens- ive practice. He took a prominent part in public affairs and for several terms he repre- sented the St. Peter's district in the Provin— cial Legislature. He died in February, 1897. after a long and severe illness. The sub- ject's mother is a lineal descendant of the Newberys. who. between I 740 and 1802. were noted publishers in London, England. John Newbery, who for many years was the head of the house, was the publisher of Gold- smith's principal works, and of him that noted author spoke in words of the highest commendation. John Newbery was himself a writer of acknowledged ability. A work entitled “A Bookseller of the Last Century.” edited by Charles Welsh and printed by Grifiith, Farran. Okeden & Welsh, succes- sors to Newbery & Harries. at the sign of the Bible and Inn, west corner of St. Paul’s churchyard, London, a volume of some four hundred pages, gives a detailed statement of works published by the Newberys, as well as character sketches by prominent men of the day. John Newbery's son married Miss Mary Raikes, a woman of culture and ability and a sister of Messrs. Raikes, printers, of Gloucester, England.

PAST AND PRESENT OF

A. N. Fraser received his elementary education in the public schools and finished at St. Dustan’s College, after which he was for three years occupied in teaching school. He then engaged in the insurance business. in which he was successful to a gratifying degree, and in October, 1905. he established offices on Great George street as manager for the Mutual Life Insurance Company, of

‘ New York. Mr. Fraser has made a pro-

nounced success of the life insurance busi- ness, his record as a business-getter proba- bly never having been excelled on the Island. He confines his attention strictly to his par- ticular line of business and occupies an envi- able position among his business associates. Fratemally he is a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoys a large personal ac-

quaintance, among whom he is universally well liked.

JOHN GILLIs, who successfully operates a farm of one hundred acres in Lot 60, and also is successfully engaged in lobster fish- ing. was born in this lot on May 13. 1861. His paternal grandfather, John Gillis, was born in Applecross, Inverness—shire. Scot- land, and came to Prince Edward Island on the ship “Polly” in 1803, settling on the farm now occupied by the subject of this sketch. The latter's parents were John and Christie (McRae) Gillis, the father born in 1821, on Prince Edward Island, and dying in Sep- tember, 1888. To him and his wife were born five children: Annie; John; Roderick deceased; Hector, now living in Massachu- setts, and Murdock, in Vermont.

After completing his education in the dis- trict schools Mr. Gillis entered upon his life vocation, that of farming, in which he has achieved a gratifying degree of success. He is the owner of one hundred acres of fine