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Standard
Jan 3/1872
With the close of the year, came the commencement of another work of great importance to our Town [like European and North American Railway]; we refer to the new Hotel, the foundation walls of which are now nearly finished. When completed the St. Andrews Hotel will be second in size and magnificence only to the famed "Victoria," and we have no doubt will prove as successful a speculation. The purchase of residences made by the Hon. Messrs. Tilley and Dr. Tupper are also good omens for us. We may be pardoned for using the simile, but our face seems to be our fortune, and our beauty is becoming known and appreciated.
Standard
Feb 7/1872
Boston and Maine Railroad Company have contracted for the building of two splendid steamers, to run in connection with their road when finished to Portland—perhaps for a daily line from Bangor to Portland. The International Steamship Company, running from Saint John to Portland, is also building a new and elegant steamer to be put on the route.
Standard
Feb 14/1872
Bank of BNA issuing $4 notes.
Standard
Feb 21/1872
Letter to Editor from "Clark's Hotel," Feb. 17/1872
Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Earl of Dufferin, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava.
Governor General: 1872 - 1878
Appointed: May 22, 1872
Sworn in: June 25, 1872, Quebec City
Born: June 21, 1826, Florence, Italy
Died: February 12, 1902
Standard
March 7/1872
The architect, Mr. Humphrey, who has obtained the contract for framing, boarding in and shingling the new Hotel, commenced work on Monday morning, with a strong staff of workmen, which will be increased in a few days. A large number of persons were on the grounds during the day, and all wished the work "good speed.'
Standard
March 13/1872
H. M. "Niger" grounded on Western bar on way to St. Stephen in 1866.
Rural Cemetery Burial
Ross. Barber
New Ground B.
April 10, 1872
Standard
April 17, 1872
The Minister of Customs [Tilley] Villa is nearly finished on the outside. The new mansard roof affords a magnificent view of the surrounding country. The contractor, Mr. David McRoberts, has pushed along the work notwithstanding several weeks of bad weather. [so the original house didn't have a mansard roof]
Standard
April 24/1872
Ad for Railroad Hotel. . Dated April 17/1872. Owner Clark. Also notice by St. Andrews Hotel Company.
Standard
May 1/1872
Call for large hall.
Standard
May 8, 1872
The lobster factory in this town has been put in operation for the season's business, with greatly increased advantages, and presents a busy appearance. The factory is owned by Mr. W. D. Hartt of this place, and is in charge of Mr. Balkam, who superintends. It gives employment to quite a number of persons, who earn good wages and are sure of being honorably dealt with. Large, foreign orders we learn have been received. We heartily wish the enterprise success.
Standard
May 15, 1872
By a special telegram from Fredericton we learn that Mr. John A. Morrison's lumber mills on the Saint John River, about a mile from that city, were burned to the ground on Saturday. These mills have been for a long time engaged in sawing for Alexander Gibson, and their destruction at this time is particularly unfortunate.
The following gentlemen have been elected Officers and Directors of the River du Loup Railway: Alexander Gibson, President; J. L. Inches, Secretary and Treasurer; Nichols, Engineer. Directors: Thomas Temple, and A. F. Randolph of this city [Fton]; Alexander Jardine, Bois de Veber, Stephen H. Hall, Saint John; and Robert Robinson, Canterbury.
Standard
May 15/1872
By a new discovery steel can be heated without losing its temper; pity that the process cannot be applied to human beings in general and to ardent politicians in particular.
Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Earl of Dufferin, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava.
Governor General: 1872 - 1878
Appointed: May 22, 1872
Sworn in: June 25, 1872, Quebec City
Born: June 21, 1826, Florence, Italy
Died: February 12, 1902
Standard
May 22/1872
Improvements: Tilley's "villa" nearly ready; A. Kennedy making improvements; frame of new Hotel raised and being boarded in.
Standard
May 22, 1872
The Hon. S. L. Tilley's villa will in a few weeks be ready for occupation; under Mr. David McRoberts skill the residence has been much improved; the large and beautiful bay window recently built on the southern end was taken down and rebuilt, making the building more secure. The new French roof adds materially to the height of the building and gives extra room. Carpenters, painters and paper hangers, are busily at work finishing the inside. The grounds are being put in order, and the flower garden prepared. What an agreeable and pleasant change it will be for the Minister of Customs and family, to take up their summer residence in such a charming spot.
Reporter
May 29, 1872
Communications for the New Brunswick Reporter
Mr. Editor,
St. Andrews has grown, within the past few years, to be a favorite resort for pleasure seekers, tourists, invalids, etc. Many who heretofore have spent the hot summer weather at fashionable watering places, now revel with delight in the cool, invigorating atmosphere of "Indian Point." The want of sufficient hotel accommodations has been a grievous drawback; at present there are four or five Houses, all excellent in their way, but far from large enough to accommodate the fast-increasing numbers who flock here in the months of June, July and August. Kennedy's Hotel, The Railroad House, Passamaquoddy House, and International give first-class rooms, excellent fares, have obliging, attentive landlords, in fact all that the most fastidious could reasonably desire.
A large hotel is now in course of erection; the estimated cost is about $40,000. It is untended principally to accommodate summer visitors. When completed it will be a fine imposing building, and will no doubt be beneficial to the town. I understand a number of bathing houses are about being erected along the beach a few rods from the hotel. Those who have enjoyed bathing at this place, al la naturel, will join me in saying it is the jolliest place known for a refreshing plunge; the water is quite as strong here as in any part of the Atlantic; the bottom smooth and pebbly, not rocky, sloping gradually and evenly at some four or five rods at high water. Although a Railway Depot, and a Seaport Town, having a large number of vessels of considerable tonnage constantly arriving and departing, the stranger will at first be astonished at the repose, and more than pastoral stillness of the place. There are few imposing buildings on the town plat, though in the rear on the "Hill" some very fine buildings have lately been erected. Amongst them may be noticed that of the of the Minister of Customs, [Tilley] and that of Doctor Gove.
The scenery from every point of view is beautiful, and from the heights at the Old Barrack Grounds even grand. Here the eye can at once take in a picture of rare beauty, the town is as it were at the feet of the observer. St. Andrews Island in front of the Harbour intervenes with numerous small craft, some at anchor, others all sail set. To the right-hand Passamaquoddy Bay, stretching apparently far inland. On the other or eastern side of this magnificent sheet of water we have a high undulating country, presenting on the Bay side a high rocky shore, mountains appearing like heavy dark rolling clouds, its rugged points stretching into the Bay and terminating in perpendicular ledges, between which are the coziest nooks ever picnic feast was held in. Pleasure boats can be had on easy terms; and as every boy of ten years and upwards is s sailor, one cannot fail in chartering a vessel or improving a crew in quick time. Codfish, pollock, haddock, and mackerel in their season will afford amusement for the lover of hook and line fishing; I cannot say there is much real sport in this description of fishing, though perhaps as making variety, it may pass.
During the past winter I have seen large lots of trout which were taken in Chamcook Lake, about three miles distant from the town. They were fine looking fish, weighing each from one to five pounds. There is also another a smaller lake and connected with Chamcook by a narrow neck, in which I am told sport is always certain, but the fish are not so large. I shall visit these lakes in a few days; I could wish the pleasure of having with me a few of my piscatorial friends from Fredericton. What queer old strings of trout we would have home with us!! However, my dear friends must only console themselves with the clubbing chance in front of the Cathedral, where your correspondent spent many a weary hour, waiting, with a fluttering heart and aching fingers, for a nibble from a gizzard. On again, fishing smelt with a piece of barrel hoop for a rod! Or confession worse still, stealing off on Sunday morning to Garden's Creek, to scramble through tangled underbrush up its weary course to "Tower Lake" and down again, with many dozen unsophisticated looking trout weighing each from one to one and a half ounces.
Albeit I was not always alone in my wickedness as a certain popular and prosperous dry good "Boss" can testify.
Before, closing I may add, that one of your Fredericton boys has succeeded in making his mark as a businessman in this place. I allude to Mr. J. F. Mulligan, although but a few years in business he has built a fine house, a lower flat finished in the most modern style of shop architecture. His stock is large and varied, fancy good, books stationery, etc. Altogether it is one of the most, if not the most attractive establishment in St. Andrews.
J. ** M.
St. Andrews, May 25, 1872 [obviously the writer is J. F. Mulligan.
Standard
May 29/1872
Ref. to a dinner at "Clark's Hotel."
Standard
May 29, 1872
B. R. Stevenson is Surveyor General.
Standard
June 10/1872
European and North American Railway to be extended to Halifax.
Standard
June 18/1872
Clarke's Hotel gets pipes and pumps for water system.
Standard
July 3, 1872
Mr. John Watson has purchased the Cottage and lots on Edward Street, belonging to the estate of the late Rev. John Ross. The situation is a most desirable one and commands a view of the bay.
Standard
June 15/1872
St. John compares favorably with many cities for hotels. It has its old Waverley, its Park, its new Victoria, Bay View and others; but for size, accommodation, civility and prompt attention, beautiful parlors, and tables amply supplied with all the substantials and delicacies of the season, served up in the most approved and inviting style, commend us to the Royal Hotel (formerly Stubbs' Hotel) 146 Prince William Standard., T. F. Raymond proprietor, Mr. Charles Watts, as manager. The house has recently been renovated and refurnished in the most modern style and is conducted in a manner which invites patronage. Every department is managed with consummate ability; the ladies say so, and that is sufficient.
Standard
June 19/1872
Clarke's Hotel has several additions put on by Mr. Edward Stinson, and is now very convenient; the water for the establishment is conducted by pipes, and pumps have been introduced.
Standard
June 26/1872
S. T. Gove places ad to let Dr. Tupper's residence, called "Bellevue," for several years.
Standard
July 3/1872
Whaling business "fast going to decay." 15 years ago New Bedford sent out 329 vessels—the size now of the entire American whaling fleet.
Standard
July 10/1872
Account of summer attractions for tourists. .
The weather for the past few days has been unusually warm, indeed the most so for several years; the pleasant and refreshing sea breeze however, in the afternoons tempers the heat; and visitors admit that a more healthy and pleasant summer resort than St. Andrews is not within hundreds of miles. Invigorating sea-bathing—good fishing, and shooting—pleasant drives—a healthy climate—well supplied market—cheap living and agreeable society, are among the advantages possessed by the town. The hotels are well kept, and patronized; and when the new hotel is finished it is probably that large influx of stranger will visit this place and enjoy the privileges it possesses. A gentleman from Ontario who was here a few days ago remarked to us, that more picturesque scenery, and pleasant little town, was not in the Dominion, and he has shown his appreciation by purchasing property, and no doubt many others will follow his example.
Standard
July 31/1872
Opening of the Watson House, in St. Stephen
Rural Cemetery Burial
Christopher Hatch
Age 52
Clerk
Lot 38B
Aug 6, 1872
Standard
Sept 11, 1872
Marine Hospital next to Court House burned to ground. Insured in North British office for $1,400. Court House drenched with water escapes injury, as does Jail.
Standard
Sept 18/1872
I. C. section between Amherst and Truro to be completed shortly, establishing continuous line between Halifax and San Francisco.
Standard
Oct 23, 1872
Riviere du Loup Railway
Steels rails for the Riviere du Loup Railway are being discharged from the brigs "Fanny" and "Adrian" at the Railway Wharf, Carleton. A splendid first-class car, equal, if not superior to anything of the kind ever manufactured or used in this Province, has been almost completed for the Riviere du Loup Road by Mr. James Hunter, in his shop near the Round House. This car will be put on the road when the first section is opened form St. Mary's to Nackawic, about the middle of December. This section is 36 miles long. The platform cars for the road are being built at Fredericton.
Standard
Dec 4/1872
Completion of the outside of the New Hotel.
Standard
Dec 11/1872
Boston and Maine Railroad to soon complete extension from Berwick to Portland. Cars will soon be equipped with Miller platform and Westinghouse air-brakes.
Standard
Dec 18/1872
CC Agricultural Society celebrates annual dinner at "Clarke's Hotel." (Seem to have been customary meeting place for group dinners; Kennedy's never mentioned in this connection) To various toasts: "Success to the new Hotel," Mr. Street and Mr. Clarke responded, the latter was both pithy and witty and was frequently cheered. To the long list of toasts: "Our host and hostess," drew out Mr. Clarke, whose humorous remarks called forth the plaudits of the company.
Standard
Dec 25/1872
A. W. Smith's third daughter dies of consumption after long illness.