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Pilot
Jan 7/1886
The Short Line contract signed:—Mr. MacIntyre, as President of the International Railway Company, has signed in the presence of Sir Charles Tupper, High Commissioner for Canada, a contract for the construction of the Short Line of Railway to connect Montreal with St. Andrews, and Saint John, New Brunswick and with Halifax, NS.—London England Canadian Gazette, Dec. 17
Magee in editorial laughs at the doubting Thomases who doubted the government could bring this off. Must be a Tory. Influence of Tupper, Tilley and MacDonald a coincidence?
Pilot
Feb 4/1886
Maine agrees to let International Railway build line across state.
Pilot
March 18, 1886
The Knife in St. Andrews
Saturday night last an Indian lad, a resident at the point, was trying to take home to their camp, his brother, who was under the influence of fire water. The drunken aborigine plunged a knife into his brother's leg, inflicting an ugly gash. A number of young men belonging to town, procured wire switches and gave the culprit a severe lashing, which caused him to howl with pain, and also to solemnly avow his determination for the future to let rum alone.
St. Croix Courier
April 8, 1886
Died
At St. Stephen, April 2nd, Margaret, widow of the late Samuel Hallett Whitlock, and daughter of the late Colin Campbell of St. Andrews, New Brunswick, aged 68 years and 7 months.
St. Croix Courier
April 8, 1886
Died
A representative of one of the oldest families of Charlotte County, and one of the last surviving members of the family, died at her home on Friday last. Mrs. Samuel Hallett Whitlock was a daughter of the late Colin Campbell, of St. Andrews at which place her home was until a few years ago, when her family was removed to St. Stephen. Mr. Alexander Campbell of San Francisco, California, is the only surviving member of the family. Mrs. Whitlock had been an invalid for some time previous to her death. She leaves a family of four sons and three daughters all of whom reside here.
Bay Pilot
April 15, 1886
We record with regret the announcement of the death at St. Stephen on the 2nd inst., of a former resident of St. Andrews, Mrs. Whitlock, relict of the late Samuel Hallett Whitlock, a lady who was esteemed and respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Pilot
June 3, 1886
An old man from the Provinces went about from house to house in Eastport last week with a subscription paper to raise money to rebuild his house which he claimed had been recently burned. Several persons gave him sums of money. He became troublesome at last, refusing to leave two of the houses in which he had been helped. It was at length discovered that he was a fraud and a tramp, and he was arrested and sent to Machias Jail.
A poor old Italian tramp went to St. Andrews the other day and collected a few cents from some of the kindhearted inhabitants. The authorities heard of it, had the tramp arrested, ordered him to pay over the money to them and to leave town. St. Andrews people are quite indignant over the cruel and shabby treatment of a poor man and think the authorities should be ashamed of themselves.
The above items are from the Eastport Standard. The old man from the provinces referred to in the first item, visited St. Andrews where he succeeded in victimizing a number of the unwary. In reference to the Italian tramp in St. Andrews, he was arrested for violation of law, but instead of inflicting a penalty, the magistrate let him off on his promising to leave the town, and the payment of costs of his arrest. And the opinion of all sensible people is that it served him right, and that the magistrate is entitled to commendation for his action, and the sooner Italians or tramps of all nationalities learn that St. Andrews is a poor field for them to come to, the better it will be for the interest of the town.
Pilot
May 4/1886
George Clarke, ed. of Courier, admitted to New Brunswick Bar Assoc.
Pilot
July 1/1886
Argyll can sleep 250. Dining room seats 300. Kennedy's can sleep 150. Dining room 100. Lansdowne smaller. Leased by Mrs. Randall on Water St.
Pilot
July 8/1886
Since B. R. Stevenson returned to St. Andrews this year, buying R. Robinson's house on Frederick, he must have been renting to boarders before this, as the visitors to his house suggests in the visitor's column.
Capt. Herbert of Argyll has purchased four acres of Commons land for a summer home.
Pilot
July 15/1886
Let There Be Light
On the afternoon of Thursday the 8th inst., a number of the ladies of St. Andrews, in response to invitation given by Lady Tilley, met her in Stevenson 's hall, to discuss the steps necessary to be taken to secure the lighting of the town. Lady Tilley informed the ladies, that the ladies of Carleton, St. John, had in the kindest and most generous manner, offered to present the ladies of St. Andrews with 20 lamps and posts, to be used in lighting the town, and it was now for the ladies to say if they would accept them, and what steps they should take to secure their being placed on the streets and kept lighted. After discussing the matter, the ladies decided to accept the generous gift, and appointed a committee of ladies, to solicit subscription to defray the expense of erecting the lamps and the lighting thereof. The committee appointed were Mrs. Dr. Parker, Mrs. W. D. Foster, Miss Osburn, Miss Magee and Miss Odell. The number to be added to at the discretion. We commend these ladies and their work to the people of St. Andrews. We hope that they will meet with a cordial reception and generous contribution from everyone in town. All should be glad to encourage a movement so praiseworthy, and one that will mark an era in the march of improvement in the town, which cannot be more fittingly begun than by the introduction of light.
St. Croix Courier
July 15/1886
Captain Herbert of the Argyll Hotel has purchased four acres of land on the Commons at St. Andrews from S. Ray, and a right of way thereto, from Elliott Hume, which opens into the Saint John Road nearly opposite to Mr. Blakeney's gate. The situation is one of the most desirable of the many eligible sites in the vicinity of the town of St. Andrews. The captain intends to erect a cottage thereon, work on it to be commenced shortly. The price paid for the land was fifty dollars per acre.
Pilot
July 22/1886
List of public water tanks located throughout town for fire extinguishing—22 of them!
Mr. Nathan Blakeney offers for sale building lots on Highland Hill farm. This is a good chance for persons wishing a most desirable site for a summer residence.
Pilot
July 29/1886
Tourist travel on international steamers brisker this year than last few years.
Posts for town lamps being set up. Probably will be lighted Aug. 1.
Pilot
Aug 12, 1886
Mr. James Starkey launched last week, a very neatly modelled and well finished fishing schooner of about 12 tons burden; which he has named "Crusoe." Nautical men who have seen the pretty craft, decide that she will, like the vessels previously built by Mr. Starkey, prove a good sea boat and fast sailer. The Crusoe is for sale.
Pilot
Aug 12/1886
Taking advantage of the holidays, the School Trustees have caused necessary repairs to be made on the schoolhouses. One side of the grammar school roof has been shingled, and new floors have been laid in two rooms in the largest schoolhouse; the ceilings and walls in all have been calsomined white. The fences also have been repaired, and the unsightly posts have been removed from the front of the grammar school.
The Post Office here was forcibly entered Friday night, through a side door leading into the yard between the P. O. and O'Neill's meat market. A small tin box, containing some school papers which are of no value, to the thief at least, was taken. No valuable letters, money or stamps, are now left in the P. O. overnight, so that nothing is gained for the trouble of breaking in, except the chance of a trip to Dorchester.
A new communion rail of polished ash and brass balusters will at an early date be placed in the chancel of All Saints Church, in this town. The rail now there will be removed. The funds for the purchase of the new rail is subscribed by three or four gentlemen, one of Philadelphia, whose modesty prevents the publication of their names. The new carpet for the chancel purchased and selected by Hy. Osburn when he was in England, will be put down, same time as the new rail.
An entertainment by and under the auspices of the lady guests at the Hotel Argyll, was given in the dining room of that house, Monday evening. The programme as follows was rendered very satisfactorily, affording amusement and entertainment for the large number of persons who had the good fortune to be present.
Programme
1. Overture—Maine State Orchestra
2. Song—Golden Love, Mrs. Watters
3. Tableaux—
Scene 1st: Where are the men? Orchestra
Scene 2nd: Where the men are.
4. Duet—Violin and Piano, Messrs. Howes and Baker
5. Song—The Two Angels, Miss Hooper
6. Tableau in two scenes—
Scene 1st: Before Marriage, Orchestra
Scene 2nd: After Marriage
7. Duet—Life dream is o'er, Miss Watters and Miss Temple
8. Song, Banjo Accompaniment—The Misses Gardner
9. Tableau—Between Two Flames
10. Piano Solo—Starry Night, Miss Hooper
11. Tableau and Chorus—Sunflowers
12. National Anthem
The proceeds netted by the entertainment was $36, which is to be added to the fund in the hands of Lady Tilley, for the lighting of the streetlamps.
St. Andrews Foundry
Water Street, St. Andrews
(Near the Railroad Station)
Michael McMonagle
Begs to announce that he has leased the St. Andrews Foundry. That he is now prepared to execute orders for Mill and Ship Castings, Stoves, Stove Fittings, Ploughs and other work in the Foundry line.
Stoves of all kinds repaired and refitted on short notice.
Stove pipe on hand, or any size required made or order.
All work done at the foundry, warranted to give satisfaction. Charges in all cases moderate if you want good honest castings place your order with Michael McMonagle.
St. Andrews foundry, Water Streets, St. Andrews
New Tin Store
W. Martin Fearby
Begs to inform his customers and the general public that he has removed from his old stand on Water Street, St. Andrews, to the store on King Street, lately occupied by Capt. Greed.
As usual, a large assortment of household tinware, such as wash boilers, pails, dippers, kettles, bake pans, oil cans, lanterns, will be kept in stock.
Zinc and galvanized iron gutters and conductors, kept on hand and made to order.
Stoves relined and repaired at short notice.
Pumps repaired and refitted.
Sheet iron work of al kinds made to order.
Creamers very cheap. Cash paid for old iron, junk and bones.
With increased room facilities, W. M. Fearby is prepared to execute all orders promptly and he requests all requiring goods, or work in his line, to call at his store on King Street adjoining the Drug store on the corner.
Pilot
Aug 12/1886
Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gardiner registered at Argyll
Pilot
Aug 19/1886
Tableaux vivans or living pictures at Stevenson Hall. At Argyll: "A sheet and pillowcase or phantom dance was given by Miss Temple of Fredericton; Miss Gardner, Boston; Miss Prescott, Bangor. Music by Maine State Orchestra."
Pilot
Aug 26/1886
The new streetlamps were lighted for the first time on Tuesday evening. The St. Andrews Brass Band had a march out and serenaded lady Tilley in honor of the event.
We have been requested to state that Lady Tilley will furnish for publication in our next issue a statement of the moneys received and expended in connection with the lamp fund.
St. Andrews Picnic Club—10th Picnic
At an early hour on Thursday last, members of the above named club, were assembled in groups on the streets of our town, discussing the prospects of the weather which at that time did not present a favorable appearance, as the sky was overcast with lowering clouds from which fell at intervals drops of rain, but as the morning wore on occasional rifts were discerned in the clouds through which patches of bright blue sky were seen, creating in the minds of the members of the club hopeful anticipations of a favorable day, which hopes were destined to be realized. About 9 o'clock the sun asserted his mastery over the clouds and shone with his most brilliant rays, and preparations in earnest were begun to be made for carrying out the Tenth picnic of the Picnic Club, which was intended on this occasion to be in reality a Town Picnic.
As the hour for the departure of the train for Mowatt's Grove approached, the streets leading to the railway station were dotted with people in pairs or groups and singly, with baskets bound for the picnic. The St. Andrews Brass Band had a large crowd following, for whose entertainment it discoursed music by the way. In due time the train reached the approaches to the grove, where its living freight was discharged. The beauties of Mowatt's Grove have so often been described that a repetition thereof is not needed. Arrived in the grove, the large party strolled around and divided themselves into groups and family parties as their own sweet will dictated, finally securing favorable seats under the shelter of the noble trees, whose wide spread and leaf clad branches, formed a delicious and cooling shade. . . . In due time the baskets were opened, cloths spread on the grass clad ground, and the requisites for a pastoral feast laid out, and amid jokes and pleasant conversation partaken of. The younger members of the party amused themselves on swings, or by participating in or looking on while the sports on the programme were being carried out. Others spent the swiftly fleeting hours in the merry mazes of the dance, to the excellent music furnished by the M. S. C. Orchestra, on the platform provided for that purpose. All too soon was heard the whistle of the train, in response to which the large proportion of the party proceeded to the cars, which soon landed them at the St. Andrews station. A number, however, remained to woo the shades of evening, and to enjoy to the fullest extent the pleasures of the dance, or to drink in a fuller measure of happiness, as it may be assumed by listening to the vows of love and constancy which are so pleasant to hear. Doubtless many lifelong engagements result from the meetings at these picnics, which we trust in every instance lead to lifelong happiness.
The members of the Lugrin press excursion arrived at St. Andrews on Friday afternoon, in one of the handsomest trains that ever entered this or any other town. The locomotive, tender and cars, being now and used on this excursion for the first time. On debarkation from the cars at the Hotel Argyll platform, the party numbering sixty, in which was included a goodly representation of the fair sex, proceeded to the hotel, where a sumptuous dinner provided by Mr. Cram, manager of the New Brunswick Railway, was tendered them, accepted and partaken of with a relish begotten of a good appetite. After dinner, carriages provided by citizens of St. Andrews, were brought to the hotel, and the party invited to take seats therein for a drive to Chamcook Mountain and suburbs of the town, which was very generally accepted. On the return from the drive, which was heartily enjoyed, and the magnificent view from the rock clad top of the mountain to the full admired, most of the party drove to Linden Grange to pay their respects to His Honor the Lieut. Governor Sir Leonard Tilley and Lady Tilley, by whom they were heartily welcomed and hospitably entertained for the few moments at their disposal. On the return to the Argyll the party at once proceeded to the cars, previous to boarding which three cheers and a tiger [common expression of the time, meaning uncertain but probably some sort of roar] were given to manager Cram as a recognition by the party for the kindly treatment received at his hands. All aboard and the train sped off, with a jolly and happy a party as ever left St. Andrews. The members of the party all spoke in the most complimentary terms of their indebtedness to division managers McLeod and Stewart, for their kind attention during the trip.
An entertainment consisting of Tableaux, with vocal and instrumental music, given in Stevenson 's Hall, on the evening of Friday, the 20th ult., by a number of young ladies and gentlemen amateurs under the management of Henry Osburn, was most creditable to him and them, as well as a source of great pleasure to the large and fashionable audience thereat, included amongst whom were Sir Leonard Tilley, Lieut. Governor of New Brunswick, and lady Tilley; F. W. Cram, Gen. Manager of the New Brunswick Railway, and Mrs. Cram; and a large party of the guests from the Hotel Argyll and visitors stopping at other places in town. The programme was as follows:
Tableau—"Merchant of Venice"
Song—"The King and the Beggar Man," Miss Algar
Tableaux—"Pygmalion and Galatea"
Song—Mr. Sills
Tableaux—"Better Bide a Wee"
Song—Miss Magee
Tableau—"Treaty of 1818"?
Piano Solo—Miss McGrotty
Tableau—"Gipsy camp"
Song—"Gipsy Countess." Mr. Morris and Miss Magee
Tableaux—"Where are going my pretty maid?"
Song—Mr. Sills
Tableaux—"Sleeping Beauty"
Banjo Duet—Miss Gardner and Miss Kelly
Tableaux—"Bachelor's Dream"
Song—"Dream faces." Miss Algar
Tableaux—"Bluebeard's Wives"
Finale—God Save the Queen
The ladies and gents who took part in the tableaux were: Miss Temple, Miss Jack, Fredericton; Mrs. Warwick Street, New York; Miss Osburn and the Misses Nellie and Vera Osburn, Miss Minnie Odell, Miss McLean, Miss Stevenson, Miss Green, Miss Magee, of St. Andrews. Gentlemen: Carl Ketchum, Herb and Leonard Tilley, M. N. Cockburn, George Grimmer, W. B. Morris, Fletcher Stevenson, of St. Andrews; and T. Walker of Saint John.
The proceeds which are to be appropriated to the fund for the establishment of a Free Reading Room in St. Andrews, were as follows:
Admission Tickets $43.40
Expenses $8.65
Net receipts $34.70
New Brunswick Railroad
Improvements, Additions and Repairs to the Line and Its Equipment
What manager Cram has done and is Doing
During the years 1885 and 1886 to date there were laid 50 miles of track. During the same period 532 tons of iron rails were re-laid on the main on the main line and 259 tons on sidings. Of ballast there were over 200,000 cubic yards distributed (100 miles) and 28,873 cubic yards of earth moved; while the ties laid numbered 124,429; 140 miles of bushes were cut and 246 miles of ditches cleared; 41 miles of fence were built. Following are the new bridges erected: the first four being steel and the remainder wooden truss. Oromocto (south branch), 100 feet; Oromocto (north branch) 150 feet; Magaguadavic, 100 feet; Rusagornish, 100 feet; Image, 100 feet; Bow, 34 feet;; Moore's Mills, 52 feet; Maudslay, 24 feet; Benton, 84 feet; Nackawic, 68 feet; N. E. Nackawic, 68 feet; Keswick, 75 feet; Nashwaaksis, 68 feet; Aroostook river, 120 feet; Grand river, 78 feet; and Andover, 60 feet—making a total of 16 bridges with a length of 1225 feet.
In addition to the erection of these bridges, new ice-breaking piers were constructed at Woodstock and Grand Falls to guard against a repetition of the losses that occurred from the ice in the spring of 1885. The bridge piers at these points have also been materially strengthened. General repairs have been made upon five and temporary repairs upon 18 bridges not included in the above. In the renewal and repair of bridges, trestles-piers, culverts and cattle guards, 1,280,229 feet of lumber were used and 116,433 pounds of iron. Recently at Fairville the engine house, turntable station, and platform have been thoroughly renovated, a new freight house and a new water tank have been constructed, and the yard and accommodation have been enlarged and improved. At Carleton, Sutton, Westfield, Welsford, Enniskillen, Hoyt and Magaguadavic, the station buildings have been repaired and the platforms renewed or lengthened. At Fredericton the station has been overhauled, repaired, and a large new freight platform constructed. On the New Brunswick and Canada [old St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad railroad] section two new section houses have been built, and extensive repairs have been made on them and the blacksmith's shop and oil house at Woodstock. An allusion to the new rolling stock purchased by the New Brunswick Railroad will convey some idea of the enterprising spirit that now animates its management as well as the faith which they possess in the development of the road. Twelve new engines were obtained from the Manchester, New Hampshire locomotive works, being adjusted and connected for service by the workmen at McAdam, where from 125 to 175 men are constantly at work. There are fully 1,000 men employed in various capacities over the entire road. In addition to these locomotives two others have been substantially rebuilt (No. 15 and 40) 18 others have been extensively repaired; 15 baggage and passenger cars from the Jackson Sharpe Company of Wilmington, Delaware, and 500 freight cars from Harris and Co., Saint John, were also added to the rolling stock. One new combination smoking and baggage car was turned out at McAdam and formed a part of the train which conveyed the press excursionists. Four improved water tanks have been erected at Rapid de Femmes, Peel, Benton and Fairville. The extensive improvements made at McAdam have already been described in the "Sun." The present equipment of the road consists of the following—46 locomotives, 32 passenger cars, 7 postal cars, 15 combination cars, 4 baggage cars, 2 vans, 348 freight box cars, 688 flat, 10 hay, 6 stock, 34 construction cars, 12 snow plows, 4 flangers, 24 crank cars, 77 lorries, 3 track velocipedes, etc.—Saint John Sun.
The editor of the "Reporter" desires to have the "antediluvian stone building on the upper side of the legislative building, known as 'Crown Land office,'" removed to St. Andrews, where it would add a homelike feeling to the surroundings of the numerous Frederictonians who visit that lively spot in the summer months.—Courier
What is the matter with the Charlotte County Record Office? It is antediluvian enough, we would imagine, for even the cultured ideas of Frederictonians.
Pilot
Sept 9, 1886
The citizens of St. Andrews are very much indebted to Lady Tilley for her persistent and successful effort in securing the erection of lamps on the streets of the town, and the lighting thereof. The lighting of the streets must be done, and we have no doubt is most gratifying to the progressive resident of the town, which we trust accelerates an era of improvement in other respects that will place our town in line with other towns in the dominion. In order to secure the costs in lighting of the lamps Lady Tilley proposes to ask the cooperation of the ladies of St. Andrews, in getting up a bazaar, to be held in July or August of next year, the funds raised thereat to be appropriated to what may be called the St. Andrews Street Light Fund. We feel certain that the ladies of St. Andrews will do their part. Thanks are due to the ladies of Carleton for the lamps so generously presented to the town. We heard an enthusiastic son of Erin express the hope, that if Lady Tilley did not receive her reward in this world, that every hair of her head might turn into mould candles to light her to glory. [the cost of the lamps was about $140.]
Pilot
Sept 30, 1886
Our thanks to Mr. E. L. Andrews for a basket of potatoes, Beauty of Hebrons, raised on his farm, which for size, symmetry of shape, and weight, running from one to one pound nine ounces each, cannot be excelled.
Pilot
Aug 7, 1886
We publish today the speeches made by Councillor G.D. Grimmer and Henry Osburn, at the public meeting of the rate payers of this town, held in the Court House on the evening of Thursday the 28th ult., together with a synoptical statement by Mr. Osburn of the Alms House accounts, for the first eight months of the current year. . . . The statements made by Mr. Osburn, chairman of the Alms House commissioners, was most gratifying, showing as it did, a great entailment in the expenses connected with the maintenance of the Alms House and of the poor. A statement that fully justified, if justification were necessary, the councillors in making the radical change they did in the personnel of the commission. Councillor Grimmer was in error in the statement made by him in reference to the Moses Stewart property. The rent of the 18-acre lot leased by Stewart is twelve dollars and two cents per annum. In addition to this lot, several years ago, Stewart acquired the lot held by one O'Brien, the rent of which is four dollars, and the lot held by Thomas Algar, at a rental of three dollars per annum. The rent of the three lots, therefore amounting to nineteen dollars and two cents per annum, and instead of the town owing Moses Stewart, the reverse is the case.
Mr. B. F. DeWolfe has had the old Berry house town down and will commence immediately the erection in place thereof a frame building 27 x 85 feet, three storeys high in front, for a store and warehouse, which he requires for the accommodation of his rapidly increasing business. There will be a twelve-foot alley way between the new building and that of Mr. J. R. Bradford's. [future Harbourfront restaurant?]
The annual cattle show and fair will be held on the Alms House farm, Wednesday, next the 13th inst.
Miss Hannah Alexander of this town, daughter of Mr. R. Alexander, has secured a position as saleswoman in R. H. White and Co. of Boston. [Rueben Alexander's daughter?]
Pilot
Nov 18, 1886
Let There Be Light
All those who do not believe in putting the candle under the bushel will set forth their faith like a beacon on a hill by attending thanksgiving Tea Meeting, to be held in Stevenson 's Hall, this evening, the preparation for which by the ladies having it in charge, has been carried out on a extensive scale. In addition to the attraction of a rich repast, music sweet will be furnished by the St. Andrews Brass Band, and it is further expected that His Honor Sir Leonard Tilley, K.C.B., Lieutenant-Governor of the province will be present. Give the ladies a bumper house for they deserve. It. They are light and sunshine to very many hearts, and without them the town would be dark indeed. Like the wise virgins of olden time, they are determined to get oil for the lamps, and who remembering what befell the foolish virgins, will refuse aid to the St. Andrews ladies to escape such a sad fate.
Pilot
Nov 25, 1886
There Shall be Light
Notwithstanding that on Thursday last, the windows of Heaven were opened, the rain poured down in torrents, and that the wind raged furiously, the ladies who had to charge the carriage of the Thanksgiving Tea Meeting, proceeded with their preparations, with as much vigor and faith in the result as if the sun was shining upon them. On entering Stevenson Hall at six o'clock pm one found the table spread with as dainty an array of eatables as ever tempted an epicure. The tables were most artistically adorned. Despite the storm raging so fiercely, a respectable number of persons were present, who in response to the invitation of the ladies took their seats at the tables and set to work to enjoy the good things set before them. Meanwhile music was furnished by the St. Andrews Brass Band. A gentleman said it gave him all he could do to keep time with his teeth to the music, and if slower time was not observed, his digestion would not be impaired.
After tea the company passed a pleasant hour in singing in concert a number of popular melodies.
The ladies finding so much provisions on hand, decided to repeat the tea meeting the next evening. On Friday the weather proving more favorable, a larger attendance rewarded the ladies for their effort in such a good cause, as that of the perpetuation of light.
At the conclusion of the tea meeting a number of the young folks remained and passed a pleasant hour in tripping the light fantastic in the merry mazes of the dance.
The financial result of the tea meeting was satisfactory, the net receipts amounted to $75.79, which has been deposited in the Bank of Nova Scotia, as a lamp fund. It is estimated that this will cover the expense of lighting the lamps for five months.
It is only occasionally that the people of St. Andrews enjoy the visit of a first-class concert but we are glad to say that such an opportunity will be offered tonight, when the celebrated Bairnsfather Family will occupy Stevenson 's Hall. This family is the only one now living, which devoted itself entirely to Scottish melodies and Scottish humor, and wherever they have appeared, the leading papers have accorded them the highest praise. We feel justified in making the above statements, after looking over our files of exchanges, in all of which the highest commendation is given to this talented family. We have also had private correspondence from personal friends, who have heard this celebrated family who say the concerts were the best they ever heard. We advise everybody to go and hear them this Thursday evening at Stevenson 's Hall.
The Winter port issue has been significant news in the paper for months. Van Horne has already told Saint John to make ready, if she wants the business, and a St. Andrews correspondent has wondered why St. Andrews should not be in the running. This several months past.
Pilot
Dec 2, 1886
The St. Andrews Skating Rink Co., of which Capt. John Wren is president, has leased two lots on the corner of Queen and Princess streets, for an open-air rink, for admission to which a small fee will be charged to skaters.
Bold Burglary
About 10:30 Monday night last, Mr. Eber Stinson, manager of Murray's dry goods store in this town, discovered a pane of glass in the store door broken. Upon entering the store Mr. S. found a young man John McCann, crouched behind one of the counters, with a new hat on is head, and a bundle of clothing rolled up ready to carry away. Mr. S. allowed him to depart. McCann has served one term in the penitentiary. We but voice public opinion when we say that McCann should be arrested and prosecuted. The burglary was a bold one, considering the situation of the store, and the early hour of the night when it was attempted. Had not Mr. Stinson come to the tore fearing that the goods in the window might be damaged by the rain, the chances are the robber would have got off with his booty.
Pilot
Dec 9, 1886
The Church of St. Andrew
The new church erected by the Catholic congregation of this town, was used for worship for the first time on Sunday the 5th inst. Masses were celebrated at 9 and 11 am, and vespers at 3:30 pm.
That a new church was required, will be readily admitted, when the bad state of repair of the old one is considered. It was a question with the zealous and energetic priest of the parish, Rev. Father O'Flaherty, which was the wiser course, to pursue, repair and enlarge the old church, or erect a new one better adapted to the present requirements of the congregation, and more conveniently located. Having settled that question in his own mind, and having secured the consent of his Lordship, Bishop Sweeney, together with that of leading members of the church in this parish, Father O'Flaherty at once took steps to secure a suitable site for the new building. He was fortunate enough to get a lot or lots, 160 feet square, bounded on one side by King and on the other by Parr Street. The lots secured, the initial step towards the building was begun in March 1885, by hauling thereto the stone for the foundation, every stone of which was quarried and hauled free of cost, through the kindness of a number of the parishioners, with whom were associated friends of other communions. The following month, the excavation for the foundation and cellar was commenced by Mr. Peter Carroll, under contract, and finished up in good shape. Immediately afterward a contract was made with Mr. Levi Handy for building the foundation, which he built solidly and well, and in a satisfactory manner. The excavation for and erection of the foundation cost about eight hundred dollars. Meanwhile plans and specification of the building were prepared by G. Ernest Fairweather, Esq., Architect of St. John, upon which tenders were asked, and of these submitted, that Mr. Andrew Myles, of Portland, St. John, was accepted. The tender and contract included the furnishing of material, erection of frame, and the exterior finish of the building which was figured about $3,500. The contract was completed and taken off the contractors' hands, in December 1885. Work was then suspended for the winter. In August last operations were again commenced with a view of the completion of the church. This part of the work which embraces the interior finish of the building, painting, etc., conditionally provided for in the first contract made with Mr. Myles, was done by him and sub-contractors under him - that is to say the plastering by Mr. Levi Handy, of St. Andrews, the painting by Mr. M. H. Pullen of St. John, the pewing and interior wood finish by Mr. Myles, all of whom performed the work called for by their contracts in a satisfactory manner. The outlay on the building so far amounted to about $6,500.
The church is of the modern Gothic style of architecture, and with its tower and spire presents a very attractive exterior. From the ground to the apex of the cross surmounting the spire is one hundred feet; the ground space occupied by the main building is 50 x 70 feet; the vestry 17 x 28 feet. The church stands near the western side of the lot with its front facing King Street, from which through the main door entry is made into the sacred edifice; entry is also had through a side door leading to a passage and inner door in the tower. On entering the church and taking a survey thereof, one is favorably prepossessed with its fine proportions, and neat and airy appearance, there being an entire absence of that deep religious gloom so often spoken of in connection with places of worship; the ceiling of the aisles and nave are finished in wood paneling, (stained in imitation of satin wood) with cherry trimmings. The pews, wainscoting and sanctuary railing, are of native ash, oil finished. From the floor to the angle of the ceiling is 40 feet, the aisles are each 11 feet wide, and the nave 28 feet. The vestry is entered by doors to the right and left of the sanctuary rails, and also by a door leading from the east aisle. The altar and organ are those that were in use in the old church; it is to be hoped they will only be temporarily required in the new, and that some liberal souls may be moved to present the church with new and more costly ones. The organ stands in the organ gallery, situated immediately inside and above the main doorway, entry to which is had by a door and stairway leading from the tower.
The pews are very neat and comfortable to worship in; they number 56 with floor room for about as many more. The pews were made by Messrs. Scott, Lawton and Love, of St. John.
In accordance with the practice of the church, the building was privately blessed. The church like the old one, is under patronage of St. Andrews, and will be formally dedicated b his Lordship bishop Sweeney, sometime next summer, of which due notice will be given.
The Catholics of St. Andrews are to be congratulated upon now having a neat and comfortable church, reflecting credit upon their worthy priest, Father O'Flaherty, the members of the building committee, and the congregation; to the united efforts of all is due the fine building which is an ornament to the town of St. Andrews.
Pilot
Dec. 16, 1886
Reminiscences of Old St. Andrews
A Paper Found Among the Effects of the late John Campbell, Dated June 1876
The Bay Pilot's publication of the names of the several streets in St. Andrews {where?} reminds one of the old-time boys of the Shiretown, of its appearance as far back as his recollection dates, say nearly seventy years ago. Water Street at that time was pretty well dotted with buildings, while the other parallel streets had but few houses, and the streets at right angles were but little improved beyond Queen Street. Taking the easterly side of Water Street at the corner of Harriet, was the residence of Peter Stubs, Esq., who at the time carried on mercantile business in the old red store at the corner of Adolphus and Water Street one the west side. The next buildings in the street were between Mary and Adolphus streets, vis: Springate's, Goldsmith's White and Shaw; crossing Adolphus street, Mrs. Garnett occupied a house on the corner, Mr. Campbell, a residence in the centre of the block, approached by a carriage way, and Miss McKenzie resided on the corner of Elizabeth Street; diagonally opposite was the residence of John Wilson, Esq., passing down Water Street was the several buildings occupied by McGrath, Patterson the watchmaker, Muir, Parkinson, with Mrs. Strang's house on the corner, in which C. Scott had his office and store fronting Edward Street,; crossing Edward Street on the east side was Mrs. Mowatt's residence, George Mowatt's store, the Parker House, owned I think by Nicholas Johnson, Dr. McStay's, McEleary's, Mrs. Berry and Berry's corner; on the opposite side of the street, in front of the Mrs. Mowatt's, was Coroner McLaughlan, Mrs. Johnston, John A. Young, Getty, Wiliard, Southwick, and Sharples on the corner below. William street was Merrill's Bakery, standing some short distance back from Water Street, then Mrs. Campbell's, a small building occupied afterward by Campbell and McKena, the Episcopal Church, Mr. Henderson's or the Whitlock house, Rankins P. Keleher, and Jere'h Currier on the corner of King Str. On the opposite side of Water Street in the same block was Happy Corner, Boyd and Boyle's store, Mrs. Boyd's afterward, Mrs. R. Wilson's Boarding House, Capt. A Strahan and Daniel McMaster on the corner; below McMaster's corner on King Street, was the large store of Richard Hasluck.
The old Market House stood near the water on the south side of King Street, and the old Jail on the east side of Water Street, passing up King Street; on your right was Ordway's Hall, Capt. Paul's and Sheriff Andrews, and on the left Johnson's Saddlery. Mr. Hatch's office, and the residence of Mr. Barber with Mr. Stymest's residence on the corner of Queen Street, and his tannery on the opposite corner; above this there were no buildings excepting the Grammar School and Mr. William Boyds. The residences of Dr. Frye, Col. Hatch, Mr. Willard, Mr. Ames and Mr. D. D. Morrison, being subsequently erected; returning to and passing still down Water Street on the left was the residence of (old) Mr. Wyer on the east side [future railway hotel?] ; Mrs. McPhail's and Hannah and Lambert's on the west. The old Pagan store stood on the corner of William Street, then came Capt. John Mowatt's, Mrs. Harvey's, etc., and on the opposite side the residence of John Campbell, Esq, who afterwards resided where the Postmaster now lives, and his building was occupied by Mr. Quinn the blacksmith.
Below William street was Mr. Hatch's residence, Houbtman's Furrier shop and still further down (but my memory fails me here,) were the several residences of the Thompson's, Paul's, Meloney's, Stinson's, Treadwell's, Segee, Ross, and if I mistake not the lower building was the residence of Capt. Peter Smith, who with his son met the melancholy fate of so many of our St. Andrews men, "who went down to the sea" in ships. The writer can speak feelingly on this subject, 3 of his younger brothers finding their resting places beneath the ocean waves.
But to return to the good old town, taking Queen and Harriet street as a starting point, we have the old Pound at the head of the former, and vacant lots till you reach R. Surye's house on the corner of Adolphus street, Mr. Dunn's residence on the diagonal corner, Trimle on the east and Capt. James McMaster on the west side of Queen street on the corner of Elizabeth street; Mr. H. O'Hara, Collector Campbell, S. Watts, occupying residence on the east side of Queen street, and Mr. James Berry on the corner of Queen and William, a private boarding house occupied the opposite corner, and the Madras School house standing between it and the Merrill house on Water Street; Mrs. Curry and Mrs. Putnam lives on the east side of Queen street below King, and Capt. Raison and Major Wyer on the next block; Mr. Pagan resided on the corner of Queen and Frederick streets; Mrs. Jas. Clarke resided on Edward street above Queen up toward the barracks; Mr. Cassillis occupied the house afterward owned by L. Donaldson, Esq., and Mr. William Hatch resided near Harriet and Augusta streets. Mrs. McRea and James Clark lived on the corner of Harriet and Parr streets. Mr. Crozier on Mary Street, R. Haddock, etc., on Carlton Street, Mr. Thomas Whitlock, and Mr. Doucettt somewhere eon Carlton, or Princess streets, and Mr. D. W. Jack, W. Kerr and John Aymar on Montague Street between Sophia and Princess; Capt. George P. McMaster on Parr Street and Mrs. Keltie and Mrs. Chandler on Frederick Street.
The R. C. church, Greenock Church, the old Charlotte County Bank, the Douglass and Wilson brick cottages, Dr. Ally's residence, the large buildings in front of the Episcopal church were all erected at later periods.
These reminiscences bring up many sad and painful memories. How many of the old families have wholly passed away, while so many others are scattered to all parts of the habitable globe. Among the old familiar names such as Stubs, Garnett, Strang, Scott, Rait, Sharples, McLaughlan, Alanshaw, McMaster, Hasluck, Willard, Monroe, Aimes, Stymast, Dunn, Southwick, Walton, Clarke, Boyd, Johnson, Wilson, Gilchrist, Rodgers, Todd, Miller, Jones, Kerr, Douglass, none are now to be found amongst your townsmen.
In the foregoing I have mentioned the names of several parties formerly residing or doing business on Water Street between Edward and William streets; it may not therefore be out of place to remark the numbers of their descendants who have found their way to this coast. Beginning with Coroner McLaughlan, who removed to, and resided in Boston for several years before his death, one of the first and most esteemed acquaintances that I met in San Francisco, was his eldest daughter, who is now residing with her husband, one of the elders of the church with which I have associated at Oakland. The youngest daughter of Mrs. Sharples, married to a prominent lawyer in this city also resides here, a son and widowed daughter of Mr. Willard, Capt. Gordon Berry and two brothers, three grandsons of Mr. Willard, three grandchildren of Dr. McStay, and all the large family of the late John A. Young, either reside in the city or on the coast, while a gentleman who will be remembered as having served his apprenticeship in the same block, Mr. Joshua Lyle, resides with his family in a magnificent residence on Vantes Avenue; his eldest son and son-in-law being among the few lucky ones who participated the Flood and O'Brien in the great "bonanza" mines. The lower part of the town is well represented here from the old standard families of Stinson, Maloney, Treadwell, O'Neill, and many others too numerous to mention, but I have already trespassed too much upon your columns.
"All the persons, mentioned in the foregoing letter, including the writer thereof, have joined the great majority, and of the number the following only are represented in the town by lineal descendants bearing the names, Shaw, Campbell, Muir, Mowatt, McStay, Whitlock McMaster, Paul, Andrews, Hatch, Frye, Wyer, Hannah, Harvey, Quinn, Meloney, Stinson, Treadwell, Ross, Smith, Clarke and Haddock.—Ed. Bay Pilot."
Pilot
Nov 25, 1886
The ladies of St. Andrews have a tea meeting in Stevenson 's Hall and raise $75, enough to light the town's lamps for five months.
The Winter port issue has been significant news in the paper for months. Van Horne has already told Saint John to make ready, if she wants the business, and a St. Andrews correspondent has wondered why St. Andrews should not be in the running. This several months past.
St. Andrews Rural Cemetery Burial
Elizabeth Margaret Sheddon Wyer Parker
Born Feb. 10, 1799
Died Dec. 22, 1886