T . Illstrlan of Skye

"AUGUST ,7. 1953

Guild-hall, London. Prime Minister Churchill paid: It is only by study- ing the past that we can foresee, however dimly. the future. It may well he that it is only by respecting the past that we can be worthy of the future.

"As Highlanders we. recognize that the past is a priceless herit- age. The story of fortitude and faith during the hasd years of trial in the wilderness of Belfast should not be forgotten. As descendants of these pioneers we may be forgiven if in an attempt

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e in having sons "d daughters eager to carry on ”' spirit and traditions of their fathers, In promoting the series meetings being held in this. 9 this week Mr. Frank Mac- Donald Mr. Roderick Mncxerizie. d aim;-a deserve the grateful ihlanks of all Belfasiers, nln 3 recent address before a audience at the

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THE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN

"In 1772 the great MacDonald migration began and lasted until the outbreak of war. in 1776. M3" own MacDonald, ancestors settled in Carolina at this time but re- turned to Scotland after the war. At this period the exodus was so great as to excite public alarm. The famous philosopher Dr. Samuel Johnson on his memorable tour of the Highlands and Islands of Scot- land. in 1773 was struck by the magnitude of the exodus and the choieric old doctor was moved to refer to it as the Epidemic fury of Emigration!

"This then was the spirit abroad when our ancestors left Scotland. in 1803. The causes for the desire to imigrste were many and may seem obscure but the destruction of the Feudal System in 1746. at Culloden, was a potent factor. The power of the chief was broken; no longer a pretty monarch as in fact he had been for ages, he re- quired no defenders, The tenant thus lost his age-long privilege of doing military and other service in return for low rents. Another factor was the conversion of large tracts into grazing lands and deer forests. The new methods gave the landlord greater returns but re- quired fewer hands.

to recall something of their life and manners. we applaud their

many virtues, for as the great Gib-

bon once observed 'personal merit

can alone deserve the notice of posterity.'

"We are now assembled in a building which brings to us a

sense of nearness to those beloved ones whose self-denial made it possible, who' toiled in its construc- tion, and who now slumber beside its walls.

Architect's Career

"That talented daughter of Bel- fast. Mrs, Ada MacLeod Putnam, has already told in a gem of liter- ary craftsmanship something of this church; but I would like to add a few words about its architect, Robert Jones. He was born near Paisley, Scotland, in 1776. the year of the outbreak of the American Revolutionary war. At an early age he migrated to London. where he spent seven fruitful years as draughtsman. His training-lwas thorough and when he sailed for Charlottetown, 'in 1309, Just six years after Belfast was settled, he was an experienced man of affairs. "On arrival he Joined the general and shipping firm. Waters and Birnie. George Birnie was agent for the Alliance British and Foreign Life and Fire Insurance office. London, England. In 1811 Mrs. Jones and four children joined him. In 1812 he was made surveyor of lumber for the Island. In 1815. the year of Waterloo. and per- haps earlier. he was operating Lord Selkirk's Mill on Pinette River. "There began his friendship with the people of Belfast. In 1816 he disposed of the mill lease and re- turned to Charlottetown. In iaao

Choice of Belfast

"I-Iaving decided to emigrate. why did they choose Belfast? Selkirk explains the reason in his book Observations on the Present State of the Highlands of Scotland- with a. View of the Causes and Probable Consequences of Emigra- tion” published H1 1805. He was interested in Highlanders and wished to direct their emigration to the British Colonies. I-le pre-

he was appointed Capt. of a com- ferred Upper Canada but Govern- pany in the 7th Battalion of merit desired a Maritime situation. Militia. In 1321 he was appointed "I resolved! he wrote. 'to try the commissioner of highways for Lots experiment, and at my own risk. 48. 49. 50. and 55. to engage some of the emurr:mt.s "Mr, Jones was methodical and who were preparing to go to the

meticulous. He kept a diary in United States to change their his own fine handwriting and in destination and embark for our it recorded his daily activities. A own colonies)

few extracts may be of interest. "1824-Time spent at Sundries for Belfast Church. First time at Fiat River 4 days. 1 dayrin town. "March. 3 days at plans, 1 day in town. "March. Calculations for achurch at Pinet Mills. 00 ft. long. 42 ft. wide, 19 ft. post; (next followed a list of materials and supplies, aggregating about 243 pounds, The specifications call for tower with weathercock.) Tenders to be given in. 8th April.

"1824-Received from Hector

"It is clear that the Belfast

settlers in 1808 had planned to join their relatives and friend

in North Carolina. but had been

induced to come to P. E. Islan”

at least partly. through certain advantageous inducements offerer' by Selkirk: None of those emigrants

were evicted tenants. All who came were free men, able on their own resources to reach the United States. but persuaded by Selkirk to settle on lands he bought for the purpose in Belfast. Thus the influence of one man changed the Maul-(enzie. Flat River. 13 shillings destiny of future generations. We on account of drawings for church. are Islanders instead of Carolini.-ms, etc. etC., as are many of our relatives. .

Party Leaders

"In his diary Selkirk mentiom that Donald Nicholson was heed of the Skye party and Roderick Macxenzie head of the Rossshirc group. Nicholson settled on Orwell River and there built the fir:t grist mill on that stream, Mac- Kenzie settled at Fiat River. Both belonged to the tacksman class. They held a position somewitrt akin to the 'Manor' in England. They held lands from the chief. as in England Manor lands were held from the King. They were often descendants or near relatives of the chief. Each drew an unearn- ed income from their holdings.

The Wren Touch

"Mr. Jones made sketches for .1 Court House in Charlottetown and erected other buildings there.

"It is due to Robert Jones and his years in London that we have Belfast church in all its graceful beauty today. As he walked the streets of that great city the grace- ful lines of the Wren churches inspired him. The people of Bel- fast could not afford to spend much to add beauty to their church but Mr. Jones. with admirable skill and good taste. added a touch of Wren character in the spire.

"The people of Belfast appreciate the privilege of having with them

WEEK-END SPECIALS.

Tomatoes. 2 lbs. 25: Lettuce. large crisp heads. 2 for . . . . . 29: Cherries. 6 qt. basket .. .. 51.98 Potatoes. new. 10 lbs.”.. .. .'...I...i 39: Oranges. for juice. 4 dos. .. . . . . . . . . . 89: Cukes. large Island. 2 for . . . . . . . . 29: Beets. 10: bunch. 3 for . . . . . . . . 25: Grapefruir.3for 25: Out-rots.3lbs. 29: Wax leans. pencil pad. 2 lbs. . . . . . . . -45: Raspberries arriving daily

GROCERY DEPT.

Tea. Broken Pekoe. lb. 59: Tea. Blue Ribbon. Rakwonu. Lipton's. lb. 85: Robin Hood Coke Mixes. 2 for . . . . . . . 59: Robin Hood Flour. 24 lb. bag . . . . . . 51.79 Coffee. any brand. lb. ... . . . . . . . . .. 1.410 Lime Juice. Crosskiils. qt. . . . . . . . . . . . 65: Libby's Beans. 20 oz, 2 tins . . . . . . . . . 39: Apple Juice. 48 oz. tins 33: McCreody's Pickles. 24 oz. bottle . . . . 39: Domestic Shortening. 2 lbs. . . . . . . . . ., 55: Super Suds. 2 pkgs. 69: Rinse. 2 pkgs. 75: Chocolate Mallow Cookies. lb. . . . . . . 39: White Swan and Purex Toilet Tissue.

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Rolled Chuck Roast Beef. lb. 7. . . . . . . . -59: Wiencrs. lb. 39: Picnic Hams. cook one for Old Home

Week. lb. 59: 1 'ba .--.....a'-evtseeo Beef Tongues (corned) I 45: Roasting Pork. lb. 55: Fresh-Fish: Mackerel. Salmon. Halibut. Had- dock Fillets.

We have a complete supply of Frozen Foods on display always. .

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tonight as honored guest, Senator J. Walter Jones. great-great grand- son of Robert. Jones. Subsequent to 1816 Robert Jones settled in Pownal and there the family has flourished ever since. In his years as Premier

The tenant class who held from

by tilling the soil.

"Stenscholl. called. after the tack of Stenscholi. was a descendant of Reverend

of this province, Walter, Jones has Donald Nicholson. chief of the shown adminstrative ability of the Nicholsons of Scorrybreac. who highest order. One wonders how was famous for his family of

much of his discretion and skill are derived from the stability of mind and character that marked his great forebear. Robert Jones.

twenty-three children by his three wives. Roderick Ma.cKenzis was a descendant of the Laird of Apple- cross. of a distinguished faintly There were several other families of the Tacksman class. among them the well known Martins of Newtown. to which family the chairman belongs.

"By emigrating in a group our ancestors had companionsiiip and were thereby spared that great trial of the solitary lonesomeness. Settlers, especially women, living in solitude suffer greater anguish from lack of human fellowship than from want of the bare neces- saries of life

Overseas Migration

"Long before 1803. when Belfast was settled; individual Highlanders were migrating overseas. For instance Matthew Grant. ancestor of President Grant of the U. 3., settled in Dorchester, Mass, in 1830. ten years after the Plymouth colonists landed in America. How- ever. it was much later before they began to emigrate in groups. They had a settlement in the Cape Fear region of North Carolina. in 1729. some say they were there in 1715. A group of 350 from Argyllshire joined them in 1739. Cross Creek. North Carolina. was the center for these early settlers. The Scots Magazine records that 54 vessels full of emigrants from the Western Isles and the Highlands sailed for North Carolina between April and Jilly, 1770. 7

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Higher Education

"One of the hardest things to bear during the early years was the impossibility of getting adequate education. Three or four genera- tions passed before parents could afford higher education for their chlidren. But when ' they could there was a ready rasponse for the

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young thirsting for learning. Sever- al boys won distinction in college and success in their aevual cai- lings. such as Roderick C. Macftae. whose ability Lord Kelvin admired. At the present time the High Commissioner from Canada in London, is a descend m of Belfast. His mother. Floretta Macfreod, wife of Prof. Lemuel Robertson. was daughter of Norman (Captain) Macheod of Orwell and his wife the former Miss Macswain of Bel- fast, sister of Dr. Angus Mac- Swain.

"The women of Belfast have al- ways been eager for education. By 1900 when women physicians were rare everywhere Belfast had seven of her daughters in that noble calling. They were: Annie Campbell MacRae, Piriette Ponds; Anne D. Mac e, Flat River; Anne Young. Pine te; Fiorenc MacRae, Pinette Ponds: Florence MacDonald; Eliza Margaret Macxenzie, Flat River: Isabella MacPhail, Orwell.-

"Ada MacLeod Putnam, Eldon, authoress. and Mary Mackenzie, Flat River. professor at'McGill University, also have done much to add honor to their sex.

Dr. Macmsiay

"Even a casual survey of Bell!!! would be incomplete without refer- ence to the well-known Rev. Dr. Angus MacAulay. who helped organize the hegira from Skye and the Highlands. and acted as Sel- irii-k"s agent in Belfast. He was

teacher, pastor and advisor to the people and represented Belfast in

the local legislature, where he was speaker. He belonged to the famous MscAulay's of Lewis who gave many distinguished men to the church and Lord Macaulay to the world. Dr. Angus was the youngest child of Rev, Aeneas MacAulay. and was born at Applecroaa. in 1759, whilst his father was minister there. -

"Dr. MacAulay graduated M. A at Glasgow University; took theology at Aberdeen, and years later graduated in medicine from Glasgow University. His wife was Mary, daughter of Capt. Samuel MacDonald of Bertil. Skye, grandson of Sir James MacDonald, chief .of the clan. Capt. Samuel fought in the Revolutionary War in North Carolina, and returned to Skye when peace was made. when about 93. he married his second wife. Catherine Stewart, a young girl of about 22 and by her had three children. The London Times of November 7, 1830, records his death as follows:

" "Died at his house. in the parish of Kilmuir. Isle of Skye. ()n the 10th ult. Lieut, Soirie MacDonald at the very advanced age of 106. He expired not of any particular complaint but merely from decay and exhaustion. He left three child- ren. under ten years of age.'

"Dr. MacAulsy and his wife left descendants in Belfast, among them the present respected repre- eentative of the district in the Legislature. Hon. Dougald Mac- Kinnon. The chairman. Mr. K, M Martin, is a collateral relative a descendant of Rev. Daniel Mac-

fratice Is 1 Critical Of 1 life Article

PARIS. (AP)-The French lbs- eign office said Tuesday that France's battle against the com- munist-led Vietminh in Indo-China had been deformed and has sold- iers alandered in a Life magazine article by David Douglas Duncan.

The Aug. 3 issue of the Ameri- can publication carried a "photo report' of Indo-China with both photographs and text by Duncan. The writer, who spent eight weeks in Indo-China preparing the art- lcie, said France had poured "bil- lions of dollars and the blood of its finest young officers" into the war there, However, Duncan added that France had "failed to fight nithlessly when this might have won the war and lacked the polit-

Aulay of Skye.

"This district was named Belfast before Selkirk became interested in it. Int 57 was granted by the crown in 1767 to Samuel Smith and his brother. Capt. James Smith, of the Royal Navy. Their home was Belfast. Ireland, and in honor of it they called the district Belfast. Capt. Smith, then in command of the Mermaid, made

two visits to this Island in 1710 of about six weeks duration."

Electors Of

Queens County

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ieal wisdom to offq lndo-Chino independence when this might have won a peace."

The article carried a picture of the French general headquarters in Hanoi, with no soldiers in evi- dence. It was captioned "at Sits time in GHQ," which it said lasts groin 12:30 to 4:8) 17.11:. every week

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A Paris foreign office ooi-nmun- ique said:

"The sense of this combat and the value ot our soldiers are above suspicion, just as is France which served as a target several mnths age for the same publication.

"Rather than place restrictions. which would be Justified by fact as well as by law, on the principle of freedom of expression and of distribution that is traditional in our country, the government pre- fers to let opinion judge the profes- sional and moral compartment of those responsible for this publica- tion."

Oil Discovery Reported In Soak.

REGINA (CF)-An encouragixfg show of heavy gravity oil was re- ported Tuesday from a wildcat well in the Golden Prairie region of southwestern Saskatchewan by the Amurex Oil Development Co.

Recoveries of up to 55 feet of free. gussy. 14-degrees oil were said to have been made in drill

stem tests.

Do you realize that this County has had a Liberal Member representing you in the House of Commons for 16 YEARS since 1935.

What has the Liberal Government done for Queen's County?

NOTHING

On August 10th be sure you vote for

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