132 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 
     
    
   
   
    
     the Arms and Motto of the Island, was placed over the 
     
     Speaker’s canopy; splendid mirrors were placed round the 
     
     room, and festive life beamed in every quarter, while female 
     
     loveliness—a most distinguishing feature—could not be better 
     
     displayed than on this occasion. 
     
    
   
   
    
     The Legislative Library was appropriated as a refreshment 
     
     room, where tea, cofl'ee,,and cake were served in abundance, 
     
     while sherry, port, champagne, and other beverages were liberig, 
     
     ally supplied for those who preferred the more exhilirating' 
     
     fluids. Mid’st the pleasures of the evening, friends met and 
     
     interchanged courtesies and new friendships were formed. 
     
    
   
   
    
     The Court Room below was the place selected for the sup- 
     
     per room, to which the party repaired at little after 12 o’clock, 
     
     where a rich repast was abundantly provided. Toasts were 
     
     given and responded to, in brilliant speeches. From here the 
     
     Delegates took their departure and proceeded on board a 
     
     steamer, which sailed for Halifax where they were to discuss 
     
     the subject of Union in that Province. 
     
    
   
   
    
     The fourth Rifle Competition commenced on Government 
     
     House Grounds on the 29th; the morning was delightfully 
     
     serene, but the number of spectators was not so large as on for- 
     
     mer occasions. This year there were only two ranges, viz., zoo 
     
     and 500 yards, with five rounds at each, and ten prizes. Of 
     
     the 88 competitors, Allen Stewart of the Dundas Rifles made 
     
     the highest score and received the first prize of £10, accom- 
     
     panied by the Rifle Association Medal. 
     
    
   
   
    
     In the year 1865, the opening of the Legislature took place 
     
     during the month of March, and was attended with the usual 
     
     honors, the cavalry escort being led by Captain Holman; 
     
     the salutes were fired near the bridge leading to Government 
     
     House from brass field guns, Captain Morris of the artillery 
     
     being in command. The guard of honor was comprised of 
     
     seven rifle companies and was commanded by Major Pollard. 
     
     The band being in attendance discoursed spirited music, which 
     
     was greatly appreciated. 
     
    
   
   
    
     The forty-fifth anniversary of Her Majesty’s birthday was 
     
     celebrated in front of the Colonial Building by the city volun- 
     
     teers under the command of Colonel Haviland, in presence of 
     
     a large number of spectators. The review comprised the firing