Appeared in Paper Horse Vs. Auto.

A series of letters for and against automobiles in, shall we say “The Good Old Days”! And at that we all were happier then — or were we?

Sir —— I see by the Guardian that there is strong opposition against the running of automobiles on our public roads and streets, which en- dangers the lives and property of the travelling people.

Those who require to go marketing, very often are women or young people that would not be capable of driving a spirited horse if they met one of those automobiles. We have no right to allow such a nuisance on Prince Edward Island. We have plenty of horses and carriages on the Island, to do all the driving required. Why allow business and comfort hampered with something not necessary?

All men and women ought to raise their voices against these infernal machines.

I can speak for myself. I am somewhat crippled and am afraid to go driving alone in the summer season, fearing I would meet one of those terrors. Why should I be compelled to hire someone to go with me, lest I might not be able to manage my horse if I met an automobile?

Has any Government a right to put a tax of that sort on me, which they would be doing if they allow automobiles to take possession of the public highways and streets ?

I and many others will be compelled to hire a strong man to drive us if those machines are allowed on the roads. Otherwise we are capable of travelling alone and doing our business without automobile expenses.

William Pound, March 9th., 1908. Margate.

Taken from the ‘Liverpool Mail’ — Dec. 18 — 1868 Report of “The Barque Undine” from P.E.I. at Queenstown.

Sailed from Summerside Nov. 15, 1868, Nov. 24th while running in a W. N. W. gale, pooped a sea which smashed a wheel house and filled the cabin with water. Kept ship running until daylight, steering her with trekles. Then hauled her to the wind to repair damages, which occupied about 6 hours. Dec. 8, at 5:30 p.m. —— When 3 miles east of (1’) Head in charge of a branch pilot was run into by a brigantine, which after- ward proved to be the ‘Belle Walters’ of St. John, NB. Lost bowspeil foremost and sustained considerable damage to the bows. The pilot con- ducted himself in a very improper manner previous to vessels closing and as soon as opportunity offered, he jumped on board the brigantine —- knowing her, it is believed, to be timber laden. Three of the crew follow: ed his example, not knowing the extent of damage. Directed my attent- ion to putting the passengers on board the brigantine. Succeeded in get- ting a lady and her child on board. The vessels then separated. A pas- senger named Samuel Durant in attempting to reach the other vessel was drowned. The captain of the brigantine acted nobly throughout and kind— ly sent the ‘Undines’ men on board again about two hours after the collis-

ion. The pilot pointedly refused. 64