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Andraeleo Club and Hall
Beacon
Sept 27/1894
The Andraeleo Club is the name of an excellent organization that has been instituted among the young men of Rev. J. M. O’Flaherty’s congregation. It’s object is “self-help, mutual improvement and amusement.” The old chapel at the head of the town is being fitted up for club purposes. The main building will be utilized as a gymnasium, and will be supplied with the necessary gymnastic apparatus, while the vestry will be turned into a reading room. The building is not very conveniently situated, but the Club will put up with it the coming winter, and next summer will probably move it to a more suitable location. The officers of the club are: James Scallan, president; William O’Neill, fist vice-president; t. McCarthy, 2nd vice-president; E. Coakley, R. S; A. O’Neill, F. S; D. Coakley, Treasurer; Daniel Burns, Guard. Success to the Andraeleo Club.
Beacon
Jan 24/1895
Andraeleo Club holding series of lectures in their club.
Beacon
Dec 5/1895
Andraeleo club have again opened their hall for the winter.
Beacon
Jan 2, 1896
The Andraeleo Club gave a Christmas tree to the Catholic children on New Year’s Eve. A programme consisting of songs and readings, together with gymnastic exercise, was also carried out.
Beacon
April 2, 1896
The Andraeleo club, have arranged a splendid programme for their entertainment in the club hall on Monday evening next. Gymnastic exercise will forma leading feature, but there will also be good vocal and instrumental music.
Beacon
April 9/1896
The gymnastic entertainment given the Andraeleo club in their hall on Monday evening last, was a first class exhibition of amateur work, creditable to trainer as well as pupils. The gymnastic performances embraced club swinging, dumbbell work, tumbling, parallel bar work, and other features. It as participated in by a dozen sturdy young fellows. The applause was generous. Of the class, John Bulger undoubtedly did the best work, but there were others who were not at all slow in following his lead. In addition to the gymnastic part of the entertainment there were some very fine vocal and instrumental selections given by members of the club. Mr. Howland and Charles Sheehan sang a duet; H. Howland furnished a vocal solo, and M. Howland contributed a violin solo. The farce greatly pleased the gallery gods. The closing feature of the performance was a torch swinging exhibition, which was very fine, indeed. Music accompaniments for the performances were provided by an orchestra composed of Miss Mamie Kennedy, organist; Prof. Rooney, violinist; Edward Cummings, cornetist After the singing of the Nation anthem, the spectators dispersed, well pleased with what they had seen and heard. The receipts of the evening amounted to $55. It is the intention of the club to give a performance for youth gooks on Friday night. Next Thursday, the club’s gymnasts hope to exhibit in St. George.
Beacon
April 29, 1897
The members of the Andraeleo Club gave a highly successful performance in St. George on Friday evening last, the proceeds amounting to $50. At the close of the programme the members of the St. Andrews Club were entertained by the St. George gymnastic club. The visitor were delighted with the treatment accorded them.
Beacon
Jan 8/1903
Andraeleo Club’s New Amusement Hall—The Andraeleo Club propose solving the question of a public amusement hall or opera house for St. Andrews. They have purchased property on the corner of King Street and Church Lane and have had plans prepared for a hall that will seat 500 people. It is their intention to proceed with its erection forthwith. The old club hall at the head of the town will be moved down and will be placed across the rear end of the lot. It will furnish the stage space and necessary anterooms. The new portion, which will contain the auditorium, will be built out towards King Street. The main entrance will be on King Street, with a space on either side of the entrance for offices. Later on, if the progress of the town warrants it, stores will be erected on the front sides of the hall. The main entrance will have a box office facing the door, a cloak room on one side and the stairway to the gallery on the opposite side. The seating space near the door will be slightly elevated, but the main auditorium will be level, so that it can be used for general hall purposes. It is estimated that the new amusement hall will cost in the neighbourhood of $3000. Most of the money for the project is now in the hands of the honorary president of the club, Rev. Fr. O’Flaherty. As the reverend gentleman is taking an active interest in the scheme, no doubt of its ultimate success need be entertained.
Beacon
April 2/1903
Ground has been broken for new Andraeleo Hall.
The Tyn-y-coed hotel will be reopened this year under the management of Mr. Jones.
The Algonquin Hotel—Supt. O’Leary is pushing the repairs on the Algonquin hotel. About forty rooms now remain to be papered and painted. The exterior of the hotel will also be painted; the prevailing color will be a light red. The contract for the plumbing work has been awarded to W. H. Donovan, of St. Stephen. The well sunk by Thomas Kent has reached a depth of 240 feet. There is good flow of water, but its sufficiency is yet to be determined.
Beacon
April 30/1903
The Andraeleo Club are hastening the erection of their new opera house. Mr. Charles Horsnell, who had the contract of the erection of the stone foundation, has almost completed his task. On Monday, contractor Perry began the work of removing the old hall to the new site. It is the intention of the club to complete the outside of the building this season.
Beacon
May 14/1903
Work on the foundation wall of the Andraeleo club opera house is now complete. The wall, which was constructed by Chas. Horsnell, is splendid piece of masonry. The old hall has been cut from its original moorings and is sailing towards its new anchorage ground with becoming dignity. It will be near the end of its voyage by the close of the week.
Beacon
Sept 10/1903
Mr. Angus Rigby and a crew of carpenters are rushing the erection of the Andraeleo Opera House, the foundation piers of which were erected some weeks ago by Mr. Charles Horsnell. The building will have a frontage on King Street of 45 feet and will run back 89 feet until it connects with the old hall, which has been erected across the rear of the lot. The new building will have 23 feet post. It will be quite an imposing edifice and will be a valuable acquisition to the town.
Beacon
Nov 26/1903
Manager Shea of Calais opera house in town to look over Andraeleo hall.
Beacon
Dec 3/1903
Plasterers at work on Andraeleo Hall.
Beacon
Dec 24/1903
A handsome plate glass window has been placed in the new Andraeleo Opera House. The building, under the direction of Mr. Angus Rigby, is rapidly approaching completion
Beacon
Dec 31/1903
The Andraeleo Club will open their new hall Tuesday, Jan 12, with a grand ball.
Beacon
Jan 14/1904
Schooner Aldine Capt. Carson from Saint John for Fall River, put into St. Andrews for shelter on Tuesday.
New Andraeleo Hall—Will be opened this week by a grand ball
An event of more than ordinary interest to the people of St. Andrews will be the opening this week of the new hall of the Andraeleo club. This club, which was organized in 1894, chiefly through the exertions of Rev. Fr. O’Flaherty, the respected priest of the parish, embraces within its membership almost all of the Catholic young men of the place. Its original object was for the physical, mental, and moral culture of its members. This idea, even in the new building, has not bee lost sight of.
The new Andraeleo Hall occupies a site on the corner of King Street and Church lane, the front being on the former street. Externally, it presents quite an imposing appearance, with its broad entrance way, large plate glass office fronts, and its high pitched roof.
The Hall is composed of two buildings which have been joined together. The front building, covering an area 95 x 45 feet, is entirely new. This building contains an auditorium 75 x 45 feet, its seating capacity being between 700 and 800 people. The balcony alone will seat about 150 persons. The height of the ceiling in the main hall is 24 feet. The old hall which was moved from its original site in May last is placed across the end of the new structure and forms the stage. This building is 29 x 57 feet, almost all of which is taken up with stage and scene space. In the basement of this building are the dressing and toilet rooms, also a reading room for the members and a physical culture apartment. The curtain space is 16 feet high by 35 across, which is much larger than any other hall on the St. Croix.
An important feature of the building is the front offices, which are about 14 x 16 feet each. These are placed on either side of the 13 foot entrance. A cloak room is situated in the rear of the office to the right, while the entrance to the balcony is on the left.
The foundation walls for the hall were substantially built by Mr. Charles Horsnell. The wooden superstructure was erected under the supervision of Mr. Angus Rigby and it is needless to add that it has been well and thoroughly put together. Nothing has been omitted that would in any way tend to its strength and durability. The members of the building committee who gave special attention to its construction were Rev. Fr. O’Flaherty and Messrs. W. F. Kennedy and E. B. Coakley. The plastering was one by Messrs. Hornsell and Polleys. W. M Fearby furnished the metal cornices ad conductors. The plumbing was awarded to W. H. Donovan. The lumber was supplied by G. D. Grimmer. The doors, door frames, window sashes and frame frames from Woodstock. W. H. Thorne and Co. Saint John furnished the plate glass for the office front.
Beacon
Jan 21/1904
Brilliant Ball
The New Andraeleo Hall has Gay Opening
There were sounds of revelry by night at Charlotte’s capital on Wednesday last, the occasion being the opening of the new and splendid hall of the Andraeleo club of St. Andrews. The youth and beauty of St. Andrews and of adjacent locality had been invited to be present at the inaugural ball, and notwithstanding the fact that the roads were in bad shape and the weather very unpleasant the attendance was large.
The hall itself looked magnificent with its spacious polished floor, high ceiling and the decorations of evergreen and bunting with which it was adorned. All the windows were encased in trimmings of spruce, while across the ceiling and along the wall flags and bunting were artistically festooned. When the floor was coupled by gorgeously-attired ladies and well-dressed, manly-looking men, the scene was a brilliant one. View from the balcony, which was thronged throughout the evening, it looked pike a picture from fairyland.
The arrangements were in the hands of efficient committees of the club, who spared neither pains nor expense to make the inaugural ceremonies a success. They were assisted by a reception committee of ladies composed of Mrs. R. A. Stuart, Mrs. G. H Stickney, Mrs. Jennie Clark, Mrs. J. S. Thebaud and Mrs. A. B. O’Neill.
Splendid music was furnished by Woodbury’s orchestra, of Calais, composed of Austin Woodbury, violin; George P. Ryder, bass violin; Wm. F. R. ? Trombone, Isaac N. Jones, cornet; R. Davidson, coronet; Thomas Woodbury, tenor drum; Angus Tyrell, piano.
The musicians occupied seats on the stage, so that the whole floor was free to the nimble dancers, who “chased the flying hours with flying feet” until almost the dawn of day.
Follows dance program and list of guests—get photocopy
Beacon
Jan 19/1905
Andraeleo Club Ball—One of the Most Brilliant Successes of the Season. (List of those attending)
Beacon
July 27/1905
Holmes Moving Picture Company gave two performances in Andraeleo Hall last week. They have a good show and the picture gave general satisfaction. The singing of Miss Brophy was an interesting feature of the entertainment.
Beacon
Feb 22/1906
Boston Comedy Company appears at Andraeleo Hall.
Beacon
Gasoline lamp outside Andraeleo Hall.
Beacon
Jan 30/1908
Over 300 people attended the “phonographic symphony” in Andraeleo Hall. 2 gramophones and 2 phonographs. 40 selections played. Each announced by R. E. Armstrong. $30.00 in proceeds donated to hall.
Beacon
May 14/1908
Miss Pauline Johnson, the famous Indian poetess and elocutionist, with Mr. Frederick McRaye, the great Canadian impersonator, will appear in Andraeleo hall on Wednesday, May 20. Brief review of performance May 28.
Beacon
May 21/1908
E. Pauline Johnson and Walter McRaye appear in Andraeleo hall on Wednesday evening of this week in a good programme.
Beacon
May 28/1908
Miss Pauline Johnson, the distinguished Canadian poetess, appeared before a very select and appreciative audience in Andraeleo hall, on Wednesday night last, when she read extracts from her poems. She was costumed in Indian dress and presented a striking appearance on the platform. Walter McRay, the popular impersonator, divided the honors with her in his rendering of selections from Drummond. He has the accent of the habitant, and threw and energy into his recitations that made them very interesting.
Beacon
June 23/1910
Moving Pictures—Wilbur A Shea’s Acme Theatre Moving Picture Co., will be the attraction at Andraeleo Hall this Thursday evening. June 23. Among the interesting pictures will be the one now creating so much profound interest all lover the word, “The funeral of King Edward.” “The Sardine Industry” showing the process of manufacture form the weir to the consumer is a picture of local interest as many familiar scenes and faces are shown, the picture having been made down about our local water and the great factories at Eastport.
Beacon
Aug 25/1910
The Algonquin Orchestra is arranging to give a grand concert in Andraeleo Hall on Sept 1st.
Beacon
Aug 31/1911
Mr. Borden’s Visit
Mr. R. L. Borden, leader of the Opposition, is expected to arrive in St. Andrews on Saturday morning’s train. He will be met at the station by a reception committee and band and escorted to Mr. F. W. Thompson’s summer residence, where an informal reception will be held from 12 to 1. Following the reception there will be a lunch at Mr. Thompson’s and at 3 o’clock he will deliver as address in Andraeleo Hall.
Beacon
Sept 7/1911
What We Have We’ll Hold
It is worth remembering, in connection with the utterances at the Borden meeting, that every speaker from the chairman down has been an opponent of Laurier and his projects during his whole political career, and this is the first time that a confession has been wrung from them that prosperity has resulted from Liberal rule,--a prosperity so great that Canada can get along without any reciprocity pact with eh United States.
These men opposed Laurier in 1891, approving reciprocity and willing to accept all its perils, even to the endangerment of British connection. “If British connection can’t stand it, so much the worse for British connection” were the words of Sir John.
These gentlemen entered no protest in 1891 when Sir John Abbott, one of the signers of the famous annexation manifesto, was called to the premiership. His youthful indiscretions were forgiven and forgotten; but, oh! How they would have rung the changes on it had it been Laurier’s pen that had threatened the severance of the British tie!
These gentlemen opposed Laurier in 1896, when he proposed taking the nursing bottle from them. They didn’t want to be weaned and the dismal howls of their party could be heard the continent over. Blue ruin—smokeless chimneys—it was something terrible. But Laurier took the bottle, and although they are admitting that he was wiser than they, they still treasure an enmity against him.
Again in 1900 they fought Laurier and tried by every means in their power to defeat him. But he people clung to Laurier, and prosperity continued.
In 1904 and again in 1908 they tried to destroy Laurier, charging his government with corruption, incompetency, disloyalty—everything that was bad. The people refused to believe them, and Prosperity continued to stalk through the land.
They condemned every measure that Laurier brought forward: the reduction of the tariff, the preference to the Mother land, the building of the transcontinental railway, naval assistance to Great Britain.
And now in 1911, when Laurier has brought forward another scheme to add to Canada’s prosperity, they come to us and ask us to turn him out. They admit that they were wrong in their previous estimates of the Liberal chieftain and his measures; they practically confess that they were either deceived themselves or had tried to deceive. After all these year of crying “Wolf” they ask us now to forget the past and believe in their present judgment and sincerity. They ask us to turn our back on the man who has made Canada prosperous in spite of them. It is asking a good deal.
Better—far better—to hold on to the leader that we have, who has done so much for us. “What we have we’ll hold!” “Let well enough alone!”
Mr. R. L. Borden Calls
He was well received and had a good hearing.
Sir William Van Horne says Canada is so prosperous under Liberals that Reciprocity is not needed.
Mr. Borden, the leader of the opposition, received a hearty welcome on his first visit to Charlotte County. Upon reaching St. Andrews station on Saturday morning last, he was met by the local reception committee and escorted amid cheers to the automobile of Mr. G. W. Ganong, ex M. P. of St. Stephen.
Then a procession was formed, composed of the St. Andrews Band, thee auto from SS, the carriages of Sir William Van Horne, Sir Thomas Shaughnessy and a number of local teams, and the distinguished visitor was conveyed to the summer residence of F. W.
Thompson, president of the Ogilvie Milling Company, where a short reception was held. The route of March was decorated with flags, and bunting, and mottoes of various kinds. Quite a number of people attended the reception. The house and grounds were beautifully decorated and looked very attractive.
Following the reception there was a luncheon, at which, among others, was Sir William Van Horne, and Mr. Donald MacMaster, M. P., for Surrey, England, sat down.
At 3 o’clock he public meeting was held in Andraeleo Hall. Many ladies were in attendance, as well as many voters belonging to both parties. The hall was decorated with flags, bunting and mottoes.
The chair was taken by Mr. G. W. Ganong, ex M. P., St. Stephen
Mr. T. A. Hartt, the conservative candidate, was the first speaker. He had always been at the party’s call, but he would not have though to taking a part in the present campaign if he was not firmly convinced that “the pact,” as he termed it, would work to the detriment of Canada.
Mr. Borden followed Mr. Hartt. He was vociferously applauded, but the enthusiasm waned as his speech progressed. He seemed nervous and ill at ease and kept up a handkerchief act that worried his auditors very much.
His party, he said, had been called obstructionists because they had opposed this reciprocity agreement, but he would never have dared to face the people of Canada if they had allowed it to go through. He accused the liberals of being grafters; said they had squandered ten millions of the people’s money; referred to the “rebukes” Sir Wilfred Laurier had received in Quebec by elections; declared Sir Wilfred was willing enough to treat with Bourassa if he could have done so. Fielding and Patterson were totally ignorant of trade conditions in Canada ad went to Washington without any data whatever. Patterson was so awfully ignorant that he had put upon the free list one article that would be damaging to his own business!
In explanation of the reasons why his party had not adhered to its reciprocity policy of twenty years ago, he said that Canada had passed beyond the nursing bottle period, and that it required a different kind of food now. Sir Wilfred Laurier expressed a great admiration for Sir John MacDonald, but he never knew that Sir John had much admiration to spare for Laurier! He declared reciprocity would be injurious to the farmer and that it would be bad for the country. Reciprocity would bring about the loss of the bounties paid to Canadian fishermen.
The United States had done us the greatest possible kindness when it had declined to give us reciprocity 20 years ago
Sir William Van Horne received a good hearing and was the first speaker who attempted to discuss the economic side of the question. He was emphatically opposed to reciprocity because the country had become so prosperous that it could get along without it. “Let well enough alone,” he declared. Reciprocity would completely disarrange the fiscal policy of the country; it would rive our ocean carrying trade to United States ports; it would lead to free trade in manufactured goods; it would cause the trade to go north and south, instead of east and west; it would be of no benefit to our farmers, who could market their produce just as well in Cuba and the Argentine, as in the United States. He quoted statistics, gave some homely illustrations that pleased his hearers and concluded with an appeal to his hearers to “let well enough alone.” with this sentiment he found all the liberals present in hearty accord.
Big Liberal Meeting
The Liberals held a rousing meeting in Andraeleo hall, on Tuesday evening. The hall was beautifully decorated with bunting and flowers and looked like a fairy bower. Stirring and illuminating addresses upon Reciprocity were delivered by Senator Gillmor, Senator King and Mr. W. F. Todd, the Liberal candidate. The meeting, which was large and enthusiastic, closed with cheers for the king.
Beacon
Dec 10/1914
A new “Movie” show was opened Monday evening in Andraeleo Hall, under the management of Mr. Howard chase. Although there were difficulties with the new engine, a first-class show was presented, and was enjoyed by 400 people. The manager received many compliments and hearty congratulations. The new electric light add greatly to the hall, as does the new heating system; and the Andraeleo show bids fair to be an extremely popular one.
Beacon
Feb 25/1915
David Copperfield in seven reels being shown at Andraeleo Hall. also popular serial “Dollie of the Dailies” will be shown, also the “Hearst-Selig New Pictorial” which is always good. Ad this issue.
Beacon
April 1, 1915
Andraeleo Hall the King St. Theater. H. W. Chase Proprietor. Mary Pickford as Cinderella playing. A children’s film.
Beacon
April 2, 1915
Quo Vadis Coming
Quo Vadis, the world’s greatest motion picture, in eight reels, will be presented at the Andraeleo for two nights during next week. Dodgers announcing dates will be distributed early in the week. Not less than half a million dollars was expended, and two years of arduous toil to complete this wonderful production. The scenes were laid in Italy, and the play covers the entire period from the crucifixion of Christ to the death of Nero. The scenes of the burning of Rome are too spectacular and thrilling to relate. This is the same photoplay which played to over thirty thousand people at P. F. Keith’s Hippodrome in New York City.
St. Andrews Beacon
Aug 5/1915
On Friday evening last the Bell Boys of the Algonquin Hotel have a dance in the Andraeleo Hall. A large number attended, and a most enjoyable time was spent by all. Music of a high class, rendered by the Algonquin Orchestra, was greatly appreciated. During intermission refreshments were served at Ira Stinson’s, after which dancing was resumed, and the “home Sweet Home Waltz” was not reached until two o’clock.
St. Andrews Beacon
Aug 19/1915
Social Life of St. Andrews
We print in another part of this issue an account of the Patriotic Entertainment given in the Andraeleo Hall on Wednesday evening of last week, the proceeds of which were handed to the local branch of the Red Cross Society. The entertainment was projected, arranged and carried out by the summer residents of the town, though much assistance was given by the President of the local Society, Mrs. G. H. Stickney, and other members. The entertainment was probably the best ever given in SA, and the large Hall was filled to its utmost capacity by delighted and enthusiastic audience. Too much praise cannot be given to Lady Tait for the genius and untiring energy she displayed in promoting the entertainment and in making it the great success it was.
Perhaps the not least pleasing feature of the event was the bringing together on this occasion the summer visitors and the townspeople. It has been a matter of comment in the past there is very little community of feeling and interest between the temporary and permanent residents; and that purely local entertainments are never patronized by cottagers and hotel guests. The Red Cross entertainment ought to be a forerunner of the closer association of visitors with the people of the Town, and a participation in their social life and amusements. A more intimate acquaintance would undoubtedly prove to be a source of mutual satisfaction to visitors and townspeople alike.
Concert at Andraeleo Hall in aid of Red Cross Society. An “Allied Nations Tableau” in the second part, with countries represented in significant attitudes by various ladies. Eg. Italy by Miss Ethel Forgan, Ireland by Miss. M. Shaughnessy, and France by Miss Winnifred Tait.
Algonquin orchestra was there: “certainly deserve a warm note of thanks for the way they accompanied all the songs, dances and marches, and the splendid music they rendered at the opening of the first and second parts of the programme.”
“The entertainment was projected, arranged and carried out by the summer residents of the Town, though much assistance was given by the President of the local society, Mrs. G. H. Stickney, and other members.”
See photocopy--on unusual and commendable coming together of summer and permanent residents.
Patriotic Entertainment for the Red Cross Society of SA
The Andraeleo Hall was filled to overflowing with an enthusiastic and appreciative audience, Wednesday evening, August 11, to witness a most artistic and brilliant concert, in aid of the Red Cross Society of SA
The “Dance of the Roses” to Mendelssohn’s “Spring Song” was most gracefully and artistically performed by the following young ladies: Constance Hope, Ethel Gratz, Dolly Thompson, Swen and Audrey Hampson, Norma and Gladys Rogers. These young ladies were surprised by a visit from a beautiful butterfly, little Miss Muriel Dreyer, who gracefully danced in their midst and finally led them away. These were followed by “Canada,” (Miss Marjorie Burke) and her Provinces, who marched to the stirring music of “The Maple Leaf”, then posed at the back of the stage to form a strong defence for a group of “Merry Harvesters,” little girls of nine and ten years of age, Jean Ganong, Dorothy Lamont, Geraldine Smith, Molly Lawford, Emma Odell, Marion O’Hara, Ethel Joseph,, Jean Maxwell, Mabel Elliott, and Hope McMahon, in brilliant and fantastic costumes, carrying racks decorated with scarlet poppies and bunches of whet. These little ladies danced a stirring country dance, and their bright colors contrasted beautifully with the graceful Kate Greenaway frocks, and rose garlands of the Rose Dance. An interesting group in the Harvester’s Dance was the tiny Sunflower, Miss Ruth Anderson, and the Hollyhock, Miss Rosemary Platt; and their big Bumblebees, Masters Wilmot Platt and Darcy Doherty. This little quartet, ages five and six years, gracefully fluttered between the Harvesters, and deserve particular mention, it being their first public appearance. Miss Muriel Dreyer also gave a solo dance in this Court, dancing the Spanish Dance most artistically. The first part of the programme closed with the striking Tableaux of “Canada surrounded by her Provinces” and “Harvesters.”
The notable features of the second part of the programme were the Allied Nations Tableaux: these were living pictures most beautifully posed and elaborately costumed:
Serbia--Miss Isabel Adam
Russia--Miss R. Hanson
France--Miss Winnifred Tait
Belgium--Miss Helen Thompson
Japan--Miss A. Southam
Italy--Miss Ethel Forgan
Scotland--Miss M. Forgan
Ireland--Miss Ms. Shaughnessy
Britannia--Mrs. J. Coulson
These were all so perfect that words of praise could not express adequately the appreciation of the audience; however, one word for poor little Belgium, she won every heart and her dejected attitude made all feel that “all we do I is not enough.” These Allies grouped around the regal figure of Britannia, with Plenty and Prosperity, the Misses A. and M. Tunstall Smith on either side, and the Angel of Peace, Miss Anna Mitchell, of SA, hovering above, formed an impressive tableau as a finale.
The young boys of the Army, Messrs. Henry and Evan Gill, Blythe Maxwell, Harold Hampson, Charles Ballantyne, Lovell Thompson, Francis Seward, and George McBean; and the Navy, Edwin Ganong, Francis Gill, James Ballantyne, Henry Markey, David Anderson Brian Doherty, George Gurthe and Tom Odell, deserve great praise for the soldierly way in which they marched through their figures, making all fee how well they could do their part if they were men old enough to stand for their Country. During their march they were interrupted by little Miss Dreyer, who danced herself into the hearts of the audience in the Fisher’s Hornpipe.
Other tableaux were . . . “What we Have We Hold,” which was simply splendid for it is very rare for a real living English bulldog to be seen standing on the good Old Flag before such an enthusiastic audience. During this tableau, Mister Evan Gill pleased the audience with a short military recitation in a most pleasing and distinct manner. Then followed “The Crown of Glory, “ Master Henry Gill as a wounded and dying soldier with the Angel of Peace, Miss Mitchell, bending over him. This brought all over, to the Front with “our” dear boys, and one may be sure many a prayer went up for them, and eyes were dimmed. . . . The grand finale tableau Britannia surrounded by her Provinces, Army, Navy and Allied Nations, gave to St. Andrews a scene it never saw before, and may never see again. It was majestic, and thrilled every heart.
The Orchestra of the Algonquin Hotel, assisted by Mrs. R. A. Stuart, Jr., of SA, certainly deserve a warm vote of thanks for the way they accompanied all the songs, dances and marches, and the splendid music they rendered at the opening of the first and second parts of the programme.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 19/1915
The entertainment in Andraeleo hall on Wednesday evening last, under the patronage of lady Shaughnessy, Mrs. Arthurs and Lady Tait, was a great success, the proceeds amounting to $600.00, which is to be used for Red Cross purposes. the programme consisted of tableaux, vocal solos, flag drills and dancing by Miss Muriel Dryer of Montreal. The soloists were Miss Forgan, Miss burke, Miss Cassidy, Miss Carrie Gillmor and Miss Laura Wilson, Mrs. R. A Stuart, jr. accompanist. The Algonquin orchestra furnished music during the evening.
St. Croix Courier
July 20/1916
Thursday of this week is to be a public holiday by order of the mayor to give all the pleasure of witnessing the presentation to the 4th Pioneer Battalion, of the King’s and regimental colors, by Mrs. Low, the donor, wife of Lieut. Colonel R. Low of Ottawa. The presentation will be made at the camp. there will also be various spots, prizes for which have been given by several of the townspeople. There is to be a battalion concert in Andraeleo hall in the evening, and a dance afterward tat the Algonquin. It is hoped that the weather will be bright and entice all to the various amusements. prizes are on display in the Edwin Odell dry goods store window.
Beacon
Dec 8/1917
Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Borden Supported by two “hide-bound” Liberals Speaks in the interest of the Union government At an enthusiastic meeting in Andraeleo Hall
Details
St. Croix Courier
Nov 3/1921
Shiretown Enthuses on Political Issues.
At Andraeleo Hall Wallace Broad introduces local candidates, defends Meighen. R. W. Grimmer local rep. for conservative. Photo. Defends Meighen’s protectionism. Good for farmers and fishermen. Claims Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific babies Liberal have left for conservatives to care for. Will promote St. Andrews Harbour facilities.
St. Croix Courier
Feb 23/1922
Annual Knights of Pythias Ball at Andraeleo Hall. Cards and dancing. Prizes: cord of hardwood, half-barrel flour, 10 pounds butter, 50 pounds sugar, one barrel potatoes, in descending order of value. Dr. Worrell there, Hazen McGee, Thomas Pendlebury.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 31/1922
Masquerade dance at Andraeleo Hall by Algonquin orchestra.
St. Croix Courier
Nov 29, 1934
The Ford Motor Company of Canada held a talking picture in Andraeleo Hall last Friday. The object was to advertise the Ford car, which was at Conley’s garage.
St. Croix Courier
July 30,1936
Kiwanis dance at Andraeleo Hall for underprivileged children. Music by Tom Kelly and his Algonquin Hotel orchestra.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 25/1938
Shiretown Items—Annual Party a Great Success. One of the highlights of the summer season here is the annual “Caddy Party” provided by Thomas Marshall. Although ostensibly arranged as a treat for the caddies, several hundred adults are usually included in the invitations. Usually held at his residence, the party this year of necessity took on somewhat of a variation, as Mr. Marshall has no residence at present, only one in the course of construction. The event this year consisted of a theatre party at the Marina Theatre where the guests enjoyed a fine programmed of pictures and where the caddies each received a souvenir. Before the show, entertainment was provided by two local celebrities, Scott Stuart and Herbert Henderson, with violin and accordion. As the old-time jigs and reels were played even the older and more sedate, who are always annoyed when anyone stamps during a picture show, entered into the spirit of the occasion and stamped as loudly as the rest. Scott favoured the audience with a “Come-all-ye” which probably could not be classes as a musical gem, but certainly gave convincing evidence of the performer’s facility of articulation and retentiveness of memory. After the show the guests repaired to “Pat’s” Café, and to the K. of P. hall to partake of ice-cream and cakes, and thence to Andraeleo Hall where dancing was enjoyed till midnight. To the boys and girls of course this annual event is but an occasion to have a “whale of a time.” But to the older people of the town it has a deeper meaning. Any adult participating in one of these parties who does not experience a spiritual uplift should have his heart-strings examined. The kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity and affection of Mr. Marshall have endeared him to all, and it is hoped that he may be spared many years to enjoy his summers here.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 24/1939
Shiretown Items
Thomas Marshall Caddie party, so called, an annual social event looked forward to by both young and old was held on Thursday evening of last week, with over two hundred guests present. The first feature was a motion picture show “The Mikado” at Marina Theatre, after which the guests went to various restaurants and the K. of P. hall where refreshments were served. The balance of the evening was spent in dancing at Andraeleo Hall, a local orchestra furnishing the music. Some of us have been attending these parties for many years, and their repetition neither lessens our enjoyment of the, nor our appreciation of the kindness and generosity of our good friend, Mr. Marshall.
St. Croix Courier
Dec 4/1941
Boys from Pennfield to be on program for Xmas concert at Andraeleo Hall.
St. Croix Courier
April 2/1942
Shiretown Items
In A Good Cause
It is several years since the theatrically minded people of St. Andrews have undertaken to produce a show on the scale of the “Pageant” or “History of St. Andrews,” now being produced by the Women’s Canadian Club and to be shown in Andraeleo Hall on April 9th. A number of years ago the young people with a talent for acting used to get together every winter under the direction of some older person and prepare a show, usually a drama, to be offered to the public about this time of year. Because of pictures and radio the present generation have become accustomed to being satisfied with entertainment which is provided for them without any effort on their own part. But all older folks will agree that no entertainment affords as much pleasure and satisfaction as that which we provide for ourselves. And the greater the effort required the more lasting the pleasure. And such a show always meets with the whole-hearted support and patronage of the pubic in general. The coming pageant has been planned for months, and rehearsed for weeks and is sure to draw a full house. No less than forty persons are taking part and eighty-five characters of the past are to be depicted. Attics and old clothes chests have been ransacked for costumes and through the kindness of a well-to-do friend of St. Andrews several elaborate period character dresses are being sent down from Montreal. Four reasons why all should attend this show: 1. The drama has been written by a clever local girl, Miss Frances Wren; 2. The lines sparkle with wit and humor; 3. You are sure to get your money’s worth; 4. The Canadian Club needs the money.
St. Croix Courier
April 16, 1942
Shiretown Items
The Pageant, “A Story of St. Andrews,” which was presented by the programme committee of the Women’s Canadian Club on Thursday evening, April 9, in Andraeleo Hall, was successful in every way, and far exceeded the highest hopes of the committee. A capacity audience applauded every scene and went home feeling that they had enjoyed one of the best shows to be produced here by local talent in a long time. The sketch read preceding each scene was interesting and explanatory. The scenes were impressive and instructive, the costumes quaint and beautiful and the characters, both male and female, all portrayed by women of the club, were excellently done. The net proceeds will amount to considerably over $100. The scenes depicted with date of each are as follows: 1604, Champlain and DeMonts at Dochet Island; 1760, the Indian Wedding; 1775, The Trading Post; 1783, the Landing of the Loyalists; 1788, Robert Pagan, M. P.; 1788, A Parliamentary Ball, “the Minuet”; 1812, the Blockhouse, a British Grenadier; 1838, Coronation of Queen Victoria,, celebrated by the roasting of an ox in Market Square; 1850, the Bucket Brigade; 1867, a Valentine Ball, “The Mazurka”; 1852, Advent of the Railway; 1895, Fashion Parade of the Gay Nineties; 1942, “Land of Hope and Glory.”
St. Croix Courier
Feb 10/1944
Shiretown Items
Gymnasiums Past and Present
A discussion at Kiwanis last week in regard to the re-opening of the gymnasium owned, and formerl operated by the Boy Scouts association, just naturally set my mind travelling far down the avenues of the past. The first gym I can recall was located in the hall over “Mulligan’s” foundry. I don’t remember much about it, being too young at the time to be admitted to membership. But two older fellows, Eddie Coakley and Ned McGrath, to whom for some time I had been offering a sort of her-worship owing to their kindness to a msall boy, di doccasionally invite me in to watch the proceedings. Tehre was one fellow in the club who was as strong as an ox but just as clumsy, and evidently during his boyhood training the first part of the injunction “Mens sana in corpore sano” had been woefully neglected. In a word he was a wee bit simple. The rest of the boys, or young men as they were, took ivery advantage of this fact and had plenty of fun with him. When he made a lift, from one hundred nd fifty to two hundred pounds would be added to the recorded weight. When he tried the running broad jump, the tape measur ealways showed that he was about two feet ahead of anyone else. Even the scales in some mysterious manner added about 75 lbs. to his weight. And he swallowed it all. Encourage by the others he soon, in his own opinion, became the boxing champion of the club. He had a blow, his own invention, which he called the “pivot.” He would swing clumsily all th way around on one heel, arms extended at the sides like human semaphores. His opponent, having plenty of time, would step in so that the back of the big right paw as it came around would strike him on the shoulder. He would then fall to the floor—down for the count—and his seconds would work over him with wet sponges, smelling salts and apparently as a last resort a mouthful of hard liquor in an effort to revive him. It usually requird the second and sometimes the third mojthful before the defeated gladiator opened his eyes. As a climax to these sparring fiascos a time bomb in the shape of a bag of flour, and one of the boys impersonating the clock, was arranged at the endge of a trap-door in the ceiling. This bout was to definitely decide the club championship. The ring was marked off with chalk dirctly beneath the trap-door. If I remember rightly “Gull” Bolger was opposing the pseudo-champion on this occasion. The participants were stripped to the waist and weighted in with gret ceremony and solumnity. It was found tha the claimant to the title was two onces overweight, but “Gull” waived all lsuch minor technicalities and the bout was started. After five or six rounds with indierent results, even the famous “pivot” having failed to produce the usal knockout, the man of ox-like qualities took on a worried look and his torseo was glistenign with sweat. He was then manoeuvred directly under the trap, the signal was given and down came the floru! The unfortunte simp was nearly smothered and needless to say never boxed again. I never did know who dumped the flour on that never-to-be-forgotten occasion. I wonder if he is still in the land of the living1 What a joy it would be to get a letter from him.
More of the Same
A few years later than the period of the foregoing item but still before the turn of the century the “Andraeleo Club” was organized for the Roman Catholic boys under the direction of the much beloved Father O’Flaherty. Strangers to St. Andrews frequently ask the meaning and origin of the name. I have it from one of the charter members that it was a coined word taken from the Greek andrae, meaning man, and the Latin leo, meaning lion. The implied object of the Andraeleo Club was to develop supermen, those having all the best attributes of both men and lions. Although the chief attraction was a well equipped gymnasium, considerable attention was also paid to the study of dramatics and the game of chess of which Father O’Flaherty was an acknowledge master in those days. Each year the club put on a show, sometimes a well-played drama, and sometimes a variety show with singing, dancing and exhibitions of gymnastics. The club developed some fine gymnasts among whom I remember John Bolger and Leo Howland who could both do the “flying cut-off” and the “giant-swing” on the horizontal bar, very difficult stunts. The tune and most of the words of an Irish song “I met my friend Patrick McKenna, one evening on Washington street,” introduced in one of those shows by Andrew Craig, can still be remembered by the old folks. After the Andraeleo club had been flourishing for a couple of years, but still in the nineties, the protestant boys organzied a club known as the Victorian Athletic Association with Rev. J. C. Berrie as the first president.
This club prospered for several years and also developed some fine athletes. One of them, who does not wish his name mentioned, was good enough to win a gold medal when he later went to a large city. There were sixty competitors and eighteeen acrobatic and athletic events (three each night for six nights) and the medal, which this old fellow still treasures, bears, besides his own name and the name of the club, the inscription “All-around indoor athletic proficienty, first prize.” [is this Mr. Worrell himself?]
But enough of the past. Le tus get to the present day problem. The Boy Scouts, thanks to the enterprise of former Scoutmaster Reve. William Ideson and the generosity of Miss Van Horne, have a fine scout hall and a commodious well-equiped gymnasium. Oowing to lack of finance sand a competent director the gym is now standing idle. The present Scoutmaster, Carl Medcof, feels that one evening a week for meetings and Saturday afternoons for hikes is all the time he can afford for this work. The Kiwanis expressed themselves as willing to assist in the financing, providing a capable young man could be found to accept the durties of assistant scoutmaster and look after the symnasium work for two or three nights in the week. Another difficulty may be to obtain rubber soled shoes which would be absolutely exxential before going on th efloor. It is understood that the sym would be open to all boys and girls of th etown but ony to be used under supervision. Let us hope that a solution may be found and hat our young folks may be provided with this healthful and pleasant recreation.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 28/1947
Masquerade Ball at Andraeleo Hall. Rose MacKay as Nelson Eddy wins award for prettiest. Judges Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pillow, Miss Cairine Wilson, Mrs. Roger Merriman. 500 entries. Many categories.
St. Croix Courier
July 22/1948
Shiretown items: “Loyalist Tales” highly successful in St. Andrews. St. Andrews Music, Art and Drama Club 75 strong--put on scenes adapted from Mowatt’s “Diverting History” to packed audience at Andraeleo Hall. Mowatt herself addressed audience to explain destination of proceeds--MAD itself.
St. Croix Courier
Nov 11/1948
Badminton club 100 members this year. Formerly at Scout gymnasium. Now at Andraeleo Hall.
St. Croix Courier
July 28/1949
Movies introduced at Andraeleo Hall, owner Paul Roy. (Marina still operating)
St. Croix Courier
Aug 11/1949
Photo of Barbara Ann Scott at Katy’s Cove. Happy Holiday—Termed the “best holiday in years” Skater Barbara Ann Scott relaxes at beautiful Katy’s Cove in SA-by-the-Sea. Canada’s ice queen has now begun another heavy training program for her big show starting in September.
Ad showing movies at Andraeleo Theatre; also ad for Marina Theatre. July 28/1949
Shiretown Items: “A Guardsman’s Duty”: background of Ian Macmillan p. 2 and 7. To benefit Marilyn Noell, seriously injured at Katy's Cove few weeks back.
Shiretown items
The operetta “A Guardsman’s Duty,” will be presented in the Andraeleo Hall on August 22 and 23rd. Written by Ian A. Macmillan, a summer employee of the Algonquin, the operetta will be a presentation by a cast chosen from staff at the hotel. The Algonquin Hotel Orchestra, under the leadership of Clarence Sawyer, will provide the music.
Macmillan, who comes originally from Montreal, has been teaching music in the Sherbrooke area. He teaches wind instruments and plays 16 instruments, including the piano. He has been studying and playing for more than 15 years. He has already had several pieces of music published, and in the Fall he plans to attend the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston to continue his studies.
“A Guardsman’s Duty” is laid in Hungary in the late 1790’s and the early 1800’s and the story is built around a troupe of honor guards and their ladies. Macmillan’s music is melodic and tuneful. Some of the choruses are written for 8-part harmony with solo leads, and the whole scene is in keeping with the romantic area of the story.
The presentation will be under the patronage of His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. D. L. McLaren, Sir Montague Allan and lady Allen, and other distinguished summer residents.
The proceeds of the entertainment will be for the joint benefit of the District Nurse Fund and Miss Marilyn Noells, a university student and summer employee who was seriously injured at the Bathing Beach some weeks ago.
A committee consisting of Miss Cairine Wilson and Mrs. William Breeze is assisting the District Nurse Committee in a local arrangements, while matter of production are in the hands of the Algonquin Hotel staff. Tickets are now on sale.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 18/1949
Shiretown Items
Man Behind the Show. Ian Macmillan’s “A Guardsman’s Duty” at Andraeleo Hall Aug 22 and 23.
Following is the list, to date, of those who have graciously consented to act as patrons of the operetta “A Guardsman’s Duty,” to be presented in Andraeleo Hall on August 22 and 23, in aid of the district Nurse Fund and Miss Marilyn Noells: His Honour the Lieutenant governor and Mrs. McLaren; His Worship the mayor and Mrs. Hachey; Sir Montague and Lady Allan; Mrs. H. D. Burns; Sir James and Lady Dunn; Lady Davis; Edward McKay; Mrs. Frank Hall; Miss Olive Hosmer; Dr. Gavin and Mrs. Miller; Mr. Guy Murchie; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pillow; Mr. Rene and the Hon. Mrs. Redmond; Miss Mona Prentice; The Hon. Marguerite Shaughnessy; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Struthers; Mr. and Mrs. Jules Timmons; Mrs. F. W. Thompson; Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Thorp; Mrs. Norman and Senator Cairine Wilson.
I had the privilege last Sunday evening of attending a rehearsal for the coming operetta “A Guardsman’s Duty,” and of meeting Ian Macmillan, the young composer and producer. What impressed me most was the beauty, brilliancy and high musical quality of the compositions. They appeared to me to be worthy of professional performers. The group of 60 amateur singers selected from the Algonquin hotel staff are doing a fine job, however, under the direction of Mr. Macmillan. It is surprising at first to see so young a director exercise such perfect control over the large chorus. The reason becomes plain, however, as the leader gradually, by some psychological means of transference of thought, makes you feel just what he feels and makes you strive to produce the exact effect which he wants. One of the must interesting features of the rehearsal was the recording of the rousing number which is to be used as the grand finale. Albert McQuoid did the recording and played it back so the singers might hear their own voices. By use of this record the director can point out any flaws and have them eliminated before the public performance. I didn’t see any of the dance numbers but have been told that they are excellent. The Algonquin orchestra is to provide the instrumental accompaniment for the operetta. The show is for a worthy cause, will be unique in many aspects and should draw a packed house on both nights--Aug 22 and 23.
St. Croix Courier
Feb 2/1950
Shiretown items: Picture Houses
The Marina Theatre is closed to undergo re-modelling. Double, insulated floors have been put down, the very latest in seats installed, a new screen hung, lighting arrangements improved, and the hall is now being redecorated. The town will now have 2 excellent up-to-date picture houses. Andraeleo Hall, which was remodelled and made beautiful by Paul Roy, the present owner, introduced pictures about six months ago being equipped with everything in modern style. If both these houses can make a profit on their investment, it will proved the old adage that the easiest way to make money is to sell the public something they don’t need.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 17/1950
Algonquin theatre Group under Ian Macmillan, to stage another fund-raising operetta at Andraeleo Hall--titled “The princess and the Woodcutter.”
The Algonquin Hotel Theatre Group will give their second annual performance, “The Princess and the Woodcutter” in Andraeleo Hall Aug 21 and 22. Proceeds this year will be given to the Memorial Hall Building Fund of Passamaquoddy branch of the Canadian Legion. The versatile young composer, Ian Macmillan, 22, of Montreal, has again written the score, designed the costumes and stage setting, and is acting as director. The operetta is a fantasy with entre-act ballet and the ballet is done to unaccompanied choral music, both features being presented probably for the first time in an operetta. Macmillan, who attends Mount Allison University, has been working on this for four years and concentrating for the past seven months to complete it in time for summer production. The setting of the two-act operetta is “once-upon-a-time,” one scene in the forest and the other in a throne room. “The Princess and the Woodcutter” is being produced with only five weeks rehearsal the same as last year’s operetta, “The Guardsman’s Duty.’ Kenneth Jennings, Bathurst, who will continue medical studies at McGill University in the fall, tenor, will play the leading role with Betsy Kennedy, Toronto soprano, as the “Princess.” Andre Menard of Montreal, who has been studying ballet in Paris, France, will appear again this year as the leading ballet artist in the unaccompanied choral ballet. The chorus of 55 voices, the finest with which the young composer has worked so far, will wear elaborate costumes designed by him during the winter and made by members of the theatre group. The scenery and stage setting will be done by Gordon O’Rourke of Toronto, who will carry out Macmillan’s ideas enhancing them with his personal knowledge. Music will be by the six-piece Algonquin Casino orchestra under the direction of Clarence Sawyer with J. Patch, D. Featherstone, B. Jennings, F. Carver, and J. Petrinka, who appear during the winter season at the St. Regis Hotel, Toronto. A. P. McKinnon manager of the Algonquin, and J. Ross Parke, assistant manager, have given valuable service and cooperation in the undertaking which is now looking forward to as one of the annual events of the summer season.
St. Croix Courier
March 19/1953
News Notes. 50 years ago (1903) old Catholic Church moved to present location at Andraeleo Hall “where it now stands as the stage part of that building.”
St. Croix Courier
Nov 4/1954
Sir James Dunn is Made Freeman of St. Andrews. Resident last 9 years--1945. Brief informal ceremony at Andraeleo Hall. 80 years old that day. Cuts cake. History of Freemen, why Dunn came here.
Multimillionaire industrialist and philanthropist Sir James Dunn, QC, was made a freeman of St. Andrews Friday at a brief, informal ceremony in Andraeleo Hall attended by civic, business, religious and Canadian Legion leaders of the community. He was the third person to be so honored in the town’s 51-year history since incorporation.
Silver-haired Sir James, celebrating his 80th birthday the same day, was presented with a gold key to the town by Mayor Leigh Williamson, a birthday cake inscribed “happy birthday, Sir James, from the town of St. Andrews and Passamaquoddy branch, Canadian Legion” and a rousing, spontaneous rendition of For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow by the 50 guests present.
Thanking the gathering for the honor bestowed upon him, Sir James said he first came here “because there was an airport (Pennfield) nearby” but stayed on after it closed because of “the kindly welcome I have received when walking down the street here, the excellent service which I try to reciprocate, and an unequalled climate.”
He said he would carry the key in his waistcoat pocket, if “it assists me to continue to open hearts to friendships which I have formed here.” Sir James, who told the gathering he had been pleased and happy to receive birthday greetings that morning from, among others, Sir Winston and Lady Churchill, and Rt. Hon. C. D. Howe (a fellow sometime resident of the town) was also tendered the best wishes of citizens of Sault Ste. Marie, headquarters of Algoma Steel Corporation of which he is president and chairman of the board, via a telegram from the mayor of the Sault read by St. Andrews Con. William O’Neill.
During his short talk, Sir James, alluding to Pennfield where his aircraft is based, said he had been promised that some of the airfield’s facilities would be restored to allow what he called “contact with the outside world to be resumed.” He added that he had continually worked for at least a partial re-opening of the nearby airbase.
First man to be made a freeman of the town as present at Friday’s ceremonies. He is F. L. Mallory, of SA, county secretary-treasurer, who was made freeman March 10, 1949, in recognition of over 30 years service to the town as clerk and treasurer. Seven days later, Barbara Ann Scott was similarly honored following an ice skating show presentation here in which she starred. Miss Scott subsequently spent a summer vacationing here. . . .
St. Croix Courier
Nov 4/1954
News Notes: grading, etc. begun on new high school.
Andraeleo Name Passes Into Memory. Dedication Program Set for new Legion Building. Nov 11 dedication ceremony. Hall purchase by Legion this year from Paul Roy. New name Legion Memorial Hall. Vets first located in hall of what is now Fundy Motors Garage, later in O’Neill’s restaurant, at that time Bank of Nova Scotia offices. 1944 obtained quarters in Masonic Hall until present. Photo p. 2 Nov 18.
Courier
Dec 13/1973
SA Canadian Legion in Danger. History of Andraeleo Hall and Catholic Church “hall” attachment. Moved after construction of New Catholic Church.