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Standard
Feb 17/1875
Piece on proposed Megantic
Railway and beneficial effect for St. Andrews
This railroad which has been in some measure ignored by a portion of the Press in this Province, is now attracting their attention. There cannot be a doubt as to its being the most direct line connecting Montreal with the sea in British territory, and the claims of St. Andrews as a future ocean terminus are also being acknowledged, we are happy to notice by the Telegraph, which up to the present, in all its able articles on Railways, had not alluded to this formidable competitor to the long and out of the way Intercolonial. People now look to rapid communication and cost of freight; and the locality possessing the greatest facilities, and at all seasons open to Ocean Steamers, will be preferred. St. Andrews and Saint John have both, the distance being in favor of the former. The Quebec Government have granted further aid to the St. Francis and Lake Megantic Railway, of $1,500 per mile for 80 miles, and our United States neighbors are pushing forward their portion of the proposed line. They want an open winter port in Canada, and they know now that it can be had at St. Andrews.
Standard
April 14, 1875
We learn that Mr. John Fisher has been awarded the contract for building the Pier and Lighthouse on the Sand Reef, by the Dominion government.
Standard
May 5/1875
Opening of "Royal" Hotel in Saint John. First-rate. Description.
The Standard Office has been removed to Mr. John Bailey's building. Water Street, opposite Mr. William Bradley's store. Entrance from side door.
Standard
May 12/1875
Piece on hotel improvements. .
Contract signed for Megantic section from Moosehead to Cdn. border. 50 miles of road from Sherbrooke to be opened this year. New contract will fill all but remaining 18 miles from Piscataquis to Moosehead Lake, as American section already provided for. New railroad will shorten distance from Montreal to Maritimes by 118 miles.
"Mr. Clark has removed to his house on Queen Street, in rear of his former Hotel, which was destroyed by fire last July."
Morrison's has undergone improvements and additions. Details. Central Exchange owner Adams being fitted up. Passamaquoddy House, owner Mrs. McLeod, being prepared for summer. Mr. Kennedy has enlarged and increased his hotel accommodation.
Standard
July 7/1875
The foundation for the Pier and Light House on the reef in the Bay, has been erected and the work is proceeding rapidly. Mr. Fisher, the contractor, has a large force of men employed, and intends to raise the frame of the lighthouse this week. He hopes to have the work completed before the 1st of October.
Anna P. Odell launched at Indian Point. 380 ton brigantine. James Starkey's yard. Owners Stinson, T. T. Odell, A. Lamb, Capt. Wren, Capt. Outhouse, J. M. Hanson, and Robinson and Glenn.
Grand Ball to be held in New Hotel. "There are a large number of visitors in town at present, some attracted by the [Brigade] Camp, and others enjoying the salubrious air and sea-bathing of St. Andrews."
Standard
July 21/1875
Tilley and Tupper in town.
Standard
July 28, 1875
A bear was exhibited in the streets today by a Frenchman, and performed a variety of wonderful tricks, to the amusement of the bystanders.
Standard
Aug 4/1875
Piece from Calais Times praising St. George. "Here we are, just far enough from Saint John to be free from its conceit and vanity, —and far enough from St. Andrews, to shake off the influence of a 'bloated aristocracy;'—while our distance from Calais and St. Stephen, removes any cause for jealousy."
Standard
Aug 11/1875
Fine castings from St. Andrews Foundry. President et al. of Megantic Railway to be in St. Andrews and Saint John this week to select an open winter port for railway.
Standard
Aug 18/1875
Picnic Club meets at Mowatt's Grove.
One of those very pleasant affairs, which the young men of St. Andrews know so well how to get up and arrange, was held at Mowat's Grove on Wednesday last. The day was clear and fine, and the "St. Andrews Pic Nic Club," had left nothing undone to make the Pic Nic what it really was—a most enjoyable reunion of the townspeople and visitors. The total absence of class or party, and the universal observance of those amenities which render such gatherings agreeable and pleasant, made all present feel happy. The "Club" had carriages in waiting at the head of the Town to convey persons to the grounds. The tables were nicely arranged and filled with an abundance of good things—wild and cultivated fruits with an ample supply of sugar and cream, cake, tarts and pies, chicken, ham and tongue, and those healthy beverages tea and coffee were dispensed by fair hands and generous hearts. After all present had partaken of the viands, some strolled about the grounds while many entered into the various games, and others enjoyed themselves by dancing on the platform erected for that purpose. The music was supplied alternately by Mr. Holden on the Violin, and by the Quintets corps of the St. Andrews Band. The polkas, galops, schottische and waltzes were above the average; there was no jostling, blundering or stopping. A few joined in a good old scotch reel, and contra dances, when the artistic old steps came out in bold relief, and reminded one of the "good old times." The amusements on the grounds were various, such as pitching quoits, archery, jumping, wheelbarrow and sack races, for which prizes were offered. The Band the meanwhile played some select pieces. A more agreeable and happy gathering could not take place than that of Wednesday last, and the young men who carried it out so successfully merit the thanks of the community. When the shades of evening came on, the large party returned to town, pleased and delighted with the Pic Nic. On Friday evening the young men, composing the committees of arrangements, had a supper at Morrison's Hotel, provided in the host's usual excellent style.
Standard
Sept 1/1875
Dr. Jack, president of U New Brunswick, in town for sea-bathing. Charles P. Wetmore, clerk of House of Assembly, also in town.
Standard
Sept 15/1875
Mr. Clark intends erecting new hotel on same premises . . .and bathing house on shore. Demand for accommodation increasing every year.
100 excursionists from Houlton and Woodstock in town.
We learn that Mr. Clark, proprietor of the Railway Hotel, destroyed by fire upwards of twelve months ago, purposes erecting a large Hotel on the site of the one destroyed. The demand for accommodation is increasing every successive year, and Mr. Clarke has yielded to the wishes of his former patrons, and we are informed, will erect a handsome and commodious house, finished in modern style, with all the late improvements and conveniences. In connection with the hotel, he is to have large stables; and is negotiating for the purchase of a shore property, where he intends building a Bathing House. He will also have pleasure boats for sailing and rowing and will spare no efforts to make his premises attractive to those who may please to patronize it.
Standard
Oct 6/1875
"Central Exchange" being fitted up and furnished by Mr. Neal, favourably known as hotel manager in St. Stephen. To open next week.
Standard
*Oct 13/1875
Megantic Hotel—Mr. Neil has opened the house recently occupied by R. Adams formerly called the "Central Exchange." Card in this paper. .
Standard
Oct 27/1875
Stable in rear of large barn back of Morrison Hotel to be removed preparatory to erection of new wing. Stable in rear of Megantic owned by Whitlock and Hughes.
Standard
Nov 17, 1875
Communication with the Moon
Ridiculous as the problem may appear at first sight, that communication could be established with the inhabitants of the moon (if it has any), nevertheless on examination, there is really nothing so very improbable in the supposition, granting those dwelling on that satellite possess alike with ourselves the sense of sight and optical instruments of high power. Years ago, some philosopher projected a plan for attracting the attention of the "man in the moon," as follows. He proposed selecting the most elevated portion of the earth's surface, and on it constructing a lofty tower, to which and from which signals could be made. This, considering that our larger telescopes readily distinguish an object on the moon's surface of from fifty to a hundred feet in diameter, allowing the inhabitants of the moon possessed instruments of like power, —was not in reality so extremely chimerical. This scheme, however, was abandoned, from the fact that science clearly demonstrated the impossibility of that portion of the moon turned towards us being inhabited, at least by organisms requiring the presence of atmospheric air.
At Pamlatesks, one of the highest peaks of the Milalya range, the Russian Government has for many years maintained an astronomical observatory from which a remarkable discovery has been made, realizing to a certain extent the dream of the old philosopher. We quote as follows:
For several months a peculiar bright spot had been discovered, shining from the extreme edge of the moon's disk at a point where no mountains break the continuity of its perimeter. The light suddenly disappeared and remained invisible for nearly twelve months. It has lately reappeared in greater brilliancy than ever, and the immense power of the telescope attached to the above observatory, so well-known in the scientific world, has developed the fact that the light proceeds from some huge, burnished substance, acting as a mirror, which must be at least 100 feet in diameter. The most astonishing thing in the matter is the almost complete proof that this is actually a mirror of artificial construction, and the theory of the savant at Pamlateska is, that it is erected for observation of a scientific character, principally to observe the phases of the earth's surface.
It is well known that the immense height of that portion of the moon which is turned toward the earth, not only through the well-known laws of gravitation, keeps that portion of her surface presented towards us, but also renders it uninhabitable. It is supposed that the side turned from us may have an atmosphere suitable for an animal life, and that intelligent beings, observing the halo of light shed around its horizon by reflections from the earth, may have taken this means to ascertain the cause. Some ingenious device to place the mirror at bight where animal life could be sustained was the result. It is to be hoped that this discovery may lead to others in regard to our interesting satellite.
Standard
Nov 24, 1875
Art Entertainment
It is rare that an Exhibition such as Mr. Pickard gave on Saturday evening last, in Stevenson 's Hall, visits St. Andrews. The pictures are beautifully executed, and of the most modern style, in the highest perfection of art, and are varied—combining social, political, country and marine views. The combinations are really fine, and the statuary cannot be surpassed for beauty of execution and faithfulness of design. The colored lights have a very fine effect, rendering the pictures almost lifelike. Mr. Pickard deserves, and we trust will be largely patronized by all who have a taste for the beautiful, and are lovers of art. He has a large and superior collection of views, which would occupy several hours in exhibiting, but enough is shown in an hour and a half to satisfy for one evening. All those present on Saturday evening were well satisfied.