| Summary: | Reverand Gordon Elliott is interviewed about his life. Elliott officiated Sir. Roberts' funeral; describes Roberts as a 'perfect gentleman' and the last statesman of Newfoundland; Gordon Elliott describes the life of and friendship with Roberts; describes Whitbourne as one of the loveliest places Elliott lived in; Robert's house was torn down, in spite of leaving the house to the people of Newfoundland; memories of spending time with Roberts niece, Dr. Roberta, one of the first woman doctors; discussion the oldest ecclesiastical structure in Newfoundland, a font imported from a Cathedral in Britain; Elliott describes his role in founding the Boy Scouts in Maggoty Cove in St. John's, Newfoundland in 1910; Elliott shares memories of Sir. Robert and his political career; Robert's political adversary, Sir. Richard Squires; interview ends with a description of Roberts' funeral.
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