212 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

complimentary alike to Dr. Anderson and to the name of old Prince of Wales.

The guard of honor under command of Capt. Hooper was lined up in front. The Artillery Band played several selections during the long wait before the train left, and received their Excellencies with the National Anthem. After much hand- shaking, and amid deafening cheers, our Governor General and his beloved consort got on board and were carried on their way to the western metropolis where a hearty reception awaited them. The special with the Vice-Regal party and friends for Summerside stopped for a short time at St. Dunstan’s College siding, where they were greeted by the college faculty and students. On the approach of the train the College Glee Club played and sang the National Anthem, and when the train came to a stand-still their Excellencies came forward on the rear platform of the car, when an address to them was given.

The special train with the Vice-Regal party on board made the run to Summerside in one hour and thirty-four minutes. Conductor McKee had charge of the train. On board beside their Excellencies and Lady Marjorie, were: Lieut.-Governor and Mrs. Howlan, Sir Louis Davies, Hon. Fredk. Peters, Lieutenant Keane and Captain Arbuthnot, A. D. C’s to His Excellency, also Superintendent Sharpe. Arriving at Summer- side at 2 o’clock, p. m., they were met by Messrs. Richard Hunt, J. E. Lefurgey and John Yeo, M. P. The band played the National Anthem; there were thousands of people at the the station and the welcome was most enthuasistic. Arches had been erected and the town was all decorated. Their Excellencies first visited the Davies School; afterwards they were presented with addresses from the Town Council and W. C. T. U. Lord Aberdeen made excellent replies.

Along the railway route to Summerside the stations were crowded and flags displayed. The distinguished visitors proceeded to the Convent, where they were most heartily welcomed and a well-worded address elicited a happy reply.

Their Excellencies then repaired to the Town Hall, which was packed to the door. Richard Hunt, Esq., Chairman of the Town Council, presided, and presented the address from the . Board. His Excellency replied at considerable length. An address from the W. C. T. U. was also presented to the