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out at the summer resort. The site of the iron bridge was quite a lively station during that summer.

A good deal of political chaff, some good natured and some quite acrimonious, was got off at the time as to St. Patrick's Day being selected for the opening. It was set down as being the sinister work of the Smith-Anglin Government, and Mr. Anglin came in for quite a severe amount of censure in selecting the day of the Patron Saint of Ireland for such an event.

A great many prominent Protestant people, prominent citizens and railway officials composed the party on the train, among them Mr. Alex. L. Light, C. E., the chief engineer in charge of the construction of the road, and all were wonderfully delighted with the afternoon's novel experience. Very many of them have passed away, but this may perhaps meet the eye of some one who was present on that memorable occasion.

Such was railway travel out of St. John upwards of Forty Years Ago.

I was present as a participator of the enjoyment of that afternoon, but I trust you will excuse my not appearing in print over my signature, as like some local politicians, I am becoming a little sensitive on the subject of my age.

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