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The building, although not large, was of pleasing model and appearance, being fitted with modern elliptic style of windows with pebble glass. The basement, once finished, was used for young people's work and social gatherings. As a financial venture, the project was a great success. Through generous gifts of money, materials, and labour by the congregation, the Young People's Union, and donations, no large debt was left upon the congregation.

It was expected that in a short time, all indebtedness would be

lifted.

A minute book lists all the wonderful activities carried out by a very active Young People's League of Millview. There were concerts, drama groups, and debates with upwards of 40 members registered between 1933 and 1936. This group continued until 1960.

In one excerpt from the book, a debate was being held as a group activity. ”It was moved and seconded that Mr. Albert Drake and Mr. Emmerson Sheidow be captains on the debate for the next night, the topic: Resolve that Man is more extravagant than Woman.”

In 1962, the Boundaries Committee of Presbytery suggested that the next pastoral charge to the Charlottetown pastoral charge be made up of Millview, Pownal, Vernon River and Cherry Valley. The Millview and Vernon River charges were counted as one preaching appointment, having services three Sundays out of four.

Rev. Hugh MacLean was minister of the church prior to its closing. After consolidation of the six churches, Ralph Sanderson

converted the Millview Church, in 1970, into a two—storey house as