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Soon there remained but a single rail to be laid. The distance was measured; it was discovered that the rail was about three feet too long and while this was being shortened, Sir Donald Smith and his party came on the scene. They watched the proceedings in readiness to drive the last spike.
Then the rail was laid. The spectators, numbering probably 50 outside of the workmen, intently watched each spike as it was driven. Finally there remained but one spike to be driven. It was partly driven in and a hammer was given to Sir Donald Smith to drive it home.