The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-08-04

by the real lover of history Is longed for
and gladly received. But the visitor
feels the glow and stir Of emotion which
comes only by actual sight of this his
toric ground. Bravery, love of country,
and that fine, delicate attribute, the fer
vent devotion to those of ones own
family, are ever of interest. The SYM
pathetic reader and student of Acadian
history notes the manifold changes
which came to this fair Port Royal, as
now the fleur de-lis waved from the
fort, now the English banner was seen
by the people of either nation.
Thirty acres were given to the use OF
fortifcation and the first fort was built
in 1915 The present fort, Anne, has
endured ten regular seiges and has been
three times captured. 1t seems truly
fitting that, the French rule ceasing in
this Province, il should depart in a
stately manner. Governor Subercase,
a rare leader, listened, only after hard
struggle with the English, to humanity s
voice and consented to surrender the
fort, the French garrison being prom
Used safe passage to their own country
in English ships. Annapolis Royal be-
came the port of commerce for the en-.
tire Province by the order of the Queen.
The first English service was held in
this Province on Sunday, October TWEEN
ty.sixth, ITO How closely not only
the history of the two countries, but our
own is blended with the fortunes of
Nova Scotia, it is impossible to truly
understand. But more and more one
can see that the influence is great and
the tie strong between our own New
tn nd md tho fair PrOyinCa.
Evangelines unhappy people and
their mournful, saddest of sad disper-
sion can scarcely be read with under
standing until the remarkable history
of the Acadian Province is mastered,
undertaken, too, in true, earnest, stu
dent fashion and going step by step all
the way from the very beginning. Quite
familiar is the later history of the Aca-
dian people, but every part has deep
significance, interest and value. Leav-
ing the past for the present, is not hard
when Annapolis Royal is at once histori-
cal and yet bright and full of life and
enjoyment. She might be pardoned if
she should ofteuer than called for, glance
backward, but she regards the present
as important and is herself so regarded
by the world. AS knowledge of the
history of Evangeline's people must be-
gin with Port Royal 80 the fitting
preparation for the sight of the remark
able scenery at Grand Pre- is here found.
Annapolis Royal and her sister town,
Granville, have the beautiful river be-
tween them hich at the ferry is but a
quarter of mile in width. Pleasant is
the view from either shore and each
have mountains in the rear. Granville
tells of secluded ice mines which lure
picnicers frequently to their cool, rocky
Businesses. Annapolis offers most de.
lightful drive over the "three bridges"
We had, two of large excursion, turn.
ed aside to spend happy day and night
with friends in Granville. Walks, sails
and drives show in a brief time much
that is picturesq ie and delightful. An
entire summer must be fortunate,
happy experience, but--to live there
year after year is to really know the
place. An old garden in fresh summer
attire surrounds the pleasant home where
we were entertained. From this fair
garden one must always enter the charm.
ing home and after goodby has been
said the sweet flowers beneath great
trees seem to softly echo, goodby.
EMMA NJ. SMITH.