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said, a part of the picturesque landscape now called Major Doucet's Point.

With Church Point this is the most historic spot in the whole municipality of Clare or French Town, as the Acadian settlements on the eastern shore of St. Mary's Bay were formerly known by their English-speaking neighbors. Before closing this sketch let us cast a parting glance on the old burial ground on Piau's Island.

Here, on the 18th September, 1889, the 12th July, 1891, and the 4th September, 1892, services were held by Rev. Father Parker, and at each of these religious demonstrations Solemn High Mass was sung in open air in the presence of a great congregation from every part of the surrounding country. I had the pleasure of attending the last two of these ceremonies.

It was a beautiful and moving sight to see a crowd of about 3,000 persons assembled there piously praying and following the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice. The singing with organ accompaniment was grand, and an eloquent sermon was delivered by Rev. Father Morin, of Ste. Anne College. The ground was adorned with flags. On each side of the gate the Union Jack and tri-color were waving, and on a pole spiked on the top of a leafless large spruce tree inside the cemetery the Acadian flag was hoisted. At the close of the Mass a solemn Libera was sung, and during this dirge the Acadian flag was lowered at halt mast. All the multitude were deeply moved at this sight. For my part I could not refrain from reviewing in my mind the leading features of the history of the Acadians since their expulsion, and comparing it with the scene before me. I thought of the once happy and joyful homes of those dwelling at Port Royal, Grand Pré, Rivière-des-Mines, Rivière-aux-Canards, Pisiquid, Cobéquid, Pobomkou, Beaubassin, Beausejour, Baie Verte, Tintamarre,