CHAPTER XII.

mEANWHILE, as the summer rolled along a luxuriant harvest,—the fruit of the husbandman’s labor—had been saved, and as the vivid foliage gave place to autumn’s hues, the heart gladdened with the prospect of an exuberant vegetable crop, which now awaited its saving.

During this state of prosperity and welfare, the Island received the honor of a Vice-Regal visit to its shores,-——-a visit which was welcomed by all classes of the community. Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Aberdeen, being on a tour to the Provinces, arrived here on the 12th of October on board the Dominion cruiser Acadia—Captain Spain. Landing on Pownal wharf. their Excellencies were received by a guard of honor under Captain D. Stewart, 82nd Battalion, the band playing the National Anthem. while a salute of :9 guns was fired from Fort Edward by the Ist Artillery under Lieut. Bartlett.

The exceptionally fine weather added very materially to the success of the reception. Flags were flying all over the city in the brilliant sunshine, and together with the uniforms of the volunteers, produced quite a holiday impression. This impression was heightened by the large crowd which assembled on Pownal wharf to witness the landing.

The City Councillors and the Recorder, who were assembled on the wharf to welcome the distinguished visitors, then presented Lord Aberdeen with an address, which was read by