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Beacon
Jan 3, 1898
Miss Truesdell has begun the erection of a summer cottage on the lot recently purchased by her from the church corporation. The building will be two stories in height and will make a very comfortable residence for teeth winter or summer. Mr. McLaren is doing the work for Miss Truesdell.
Public Wharf to be Restored
A public meeting of the ratepayers of St. Andrews was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night to consider the advisability for placing the Market Wharf in a state of good repair.
Beacon
Jan 20, 1898
A Fredericton girl, who has lately been in St. Stephen, abandoned her offspring at the door of the Fredericton Alms House, a few days since. The wrappings of the child led to the discovery of the mother. She agreed to reclaim her child, and so prosecution was not pushed. This is probably the same girl who sought a haven of rest at the St. Andrews Alms House a month or so ago.
Fred Worrell, who taught the Chamcook school last term, is now stationed at Rolling Dam.
Beacon
Jan 27/1898
Montreal's Historical Ball.
The historical ball recently held at Montreal was a grand function, equaling if not surpassing Toronto's great society event of a similar nature. Lady Van Horne, says the Star, made a typical colonial dame in a most becoming costume of gray brocaded satin with pink corsage and petticoat, pearl necklace and ornaments, coiffure poudree. Miss Van Horne, Madam Joliet, Louis XIV period, with white satin petticoat, trimmed with lace flounces and mauve rosettes, coiffure poudree, with lace head dress. Marquise de Vaudreuil, Louis XV, (Miss Annie Wheeler), wore a hoop skirt with petticoat of pink satin trimmed with two antique lace flounces and pink ruches and waits of white and pink and flowered silk, jewelled stomacher, pink roses and feathers. Ornaments antique diamonds and pearls.
Beacon
Feb 3/1898
The Alms House Commissioners organized on Friday evening last, electing B. F. DeWolfe Chairman and E. B. Coakley secretary.
President Van Horne of the CPR on being interviewed on his reported resignation of the presidency of the road said:—"When I am thinking of resigning, the news will not come first either from Chicago, Paducah; or any other small western town."
Mountain House Closed
The Mountain House, Chamcook, which gave such promise of becoming a popular summer resort, will probably not be open next season, the owner having declined to lease it for another year. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Johnson, who strove so hard to attract visitors to the place, have disposed of their hotel furniture and returned to their old home.
Beacon
Feb 10, 1898
Mrs. Gibson, wife of Alexander Gibson, the well-known lumberman, is dead. The deceased lived an exemplary life and was much given to quiet deeds of charity. It was after her that the town of St. Mary's got its name.
Beacon
Feb 17/1898
The mineral spring on the Sampson property, which has recently been acquired by Boston parties, will likely be developed next summer.
Beacon
Feb 28, 1898
It is believed that the CPR will erect a grain elevator at Carleton, Saint John, with 1,000,000 bushels capacity, and have it ready for next season's work.
Beacon
March 3, 1898
Valuations: Algonquin Hotel 25,000; Van Horne, 13,000; Land Company, 25,000; O'Neill Farm, 8,500.
St. Andrews men leaving for Klondike.
Beacon
March 10/1898
Destruction of "Maine" in Havana; US on verge of war with Spain.
New Brunswick as a Game and Tourist Resort. Details.
An esteemed reader of the Beacon propounds the following conundrum: Why is St. Andrews like a man bereft of all his kindred? Because of its Al-gon-quin. We understand that the manufacturer of the above article is prepared to give instruction in the art or science of conundrum making. Our only comfort is in the thought that very few will survive the agonizing discipline necessary to a business of this kind.
Beacon
March 24, 1898
Stevenson and McKenzie now finishing up Bowser cottage.
Beacon
March 31/1898
First Algonquin Ad of season. 18-hole golf course emphasized. No mention of hay fever. .
The Tourist Association of Saint John and Fred performed good service for their province at the Boston show. If they do not reap satisfactory results it will not be because they were not sufficiently represented, nor because they did not supply attractive literature. The pamphlet issued by the Fredericton Association was a particularly handsome one, and the demand for it was so great that the representatives of the Celestial city had to exercise considerable care in its distribution, so that it might reach the right class of people. The latter press in this pamphlet was from the pen of Ald. Risteen, who is as facile a writer as he is a successful hunter. It is a matter for regret that those interested in the advancement of St. Andrews as a summer resort made no effort to boom the place before the Massachusetts public. They lost an opportunity that may not occur again for some time.
On April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898. As a result Spain lost its control over the remains of its overseas empire — Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippine islands, Guam, and other islands.
Beacon
April 7, 1898
Thoughts of Home. Suggested By Glimpse at Home Paper
(Letter to Armstrong by John William James, on memories of St. Andrews, last visited 20 years ago. Father sold Highland Hill to Tupper. Various interesting recollections)
Beacon
April 14/1898
Sportsmen and Tourists
Delighted with New Brunswick's Splendid showing in Boston. Chatham advance.
Excerpt: "it was a common remark that Maine had the most guides and log cabins, but New Brunswick had the most large, as well as small game, fished and birds, and it was natural that the tourist crowd should express the determination to learn more of New Brunswick from actual holiday experience."
Beacon
April 21, 1898
Fourteen carloads of sleepers were landed in St. Andrews on Tuesday. This is the largest amount of inward freight at one time for a long period.
Loading Sleepers at St. Andrews
The first cargo of railway sleepers to be loaded at St. Andrews for many years in now being placed on board the three-masted American schooner, Edna, at DeWolfe's pier. Between 11,000 and 12,000 will be shipped by Mr. William Oak of Presque Isles Their destination is Boston.
Beacon
April 28/1898
Mr. Donald McMaster, QC, has purchased a strip of land on Victoria Terrace from Henry O'Neill, on which he proposes to erect a handsome summer cottage.
The Inch-Arran, we understand on good authority, has been purchased and a portion of it will be removed to New Carlisle, where a hotel will be erected on the Commons. It is reported that Mr. Hogan of Montreal, the former proprietor, still has an interest in it.—Telephone.
The contract for the construction of the new station house at McAdam has been awarded to Tomkins and Co., whose tender was the lowest. The building will be 180 x 36 feet, and will be constructed of McAdam granite, with freestone trimmings. On the lower floor of the station building will be the restaurant, waiting rooms, ticket office and baggage room. Upstairs will be the dispatchers' offices and sleeping rooms for travellers.
Beacon
May 12/1898
A large hay barn is being erected at Bowserville, Cedar Lane.
A large crew of men are employed on the golf links at Joe's Point, getting them ready for summer play. When they have finished their work, St. Andrews will own the finest 18-hole course in the country.
The War and the Tourist Traffic
Manager Harvey, of the Algonquin Hotel, should be an authority on the tourist business, as for very many years he has been actively identified with hotels and the travelling public. Asked by the Beacon what his opinion was with respect to the influence of the war upon the tourist business, he said that he felt that the summer hotels in the Provinces would not suffer by the war. He based his opinion largely upon the fact that European travel would be shut off, and that most of those who made annual trips to Europe in the summer season would visit the provinces. Secretary Treasurer Bell, of the Hotel Company endorsed this belief. He said that tourists from the United States would visit the Provinces in large numbers this year, for two reasons. First, because they would not care to go to Europe in the present troublous time, and second because the sympathy that Britain and her colonies have shown to the United States in their war with Spain had created a desire on the part of Americans to mingle with Provincialists and know more about them and their country. The strife had brought the two nations very close together and he felt that it was for their mutual good. Mr. Harvey did not think that there would be many permanent hotel visitors—that is, people who would remain during the season. Most of the traffic would be of a transient character. For this reason he did not look for a large cottage population in 1898.
Beacon
May 19, 1898
Governor General Aberdeen has tendered his resignation.
The return of Lady Van Horne and Miss Adaline Van Horne, after an absence of several months, is a much-welcomed event. Lady Van Horne, whose stay in California was a most enjoyable one, was met at Vancouver by her son, Mr. R. B. Van Horne, and her sister-in-law, Miss Van Horne, with whom the return journey was made via CPR.—Star
Beacon
May 26/1898
Sir William Van Horne's family are expected to occupy Covenhoven, Minister's Island, next month.
A fifteen-horsepower boiler is being added to the Algonquin Hotel pumping station, so as to give it a larger flow of water.
Beacon June 2/1898
Montrealers Coming to St. Andrews
That seaside resort, St. Andrews, New Brunswick, which still maintains its popularity with Montrealers, many of whom return season after season to renew pleasant summer friendships on the wide plazas of the Algonquin, is looking forward to a successful season. Many prominent Montrealers have already signified their intention of returning to their old quarters. Mr. and Mrs. John Hope will as usual take up their residence at the Algonquin, about the end of June. Their daughter, Mrs. G. R. Hooper, preferring the retirement of a cottage, has retaken the pretty one she occupied last year. Mrs. C. R. Hosmer and Miss Hosmer, Mrs. E. N. Heney and family, Mrs. Robert Meighen and Miss Meighen, are also among those who have taken rooms at the Algonquin for the summer. Montreal Star.
Beacon
June 16, 1989
With the large grants for the providing of elevator and other port facilities at Saint John and Halifax, the government we think has done all that might reasonably be expected of it by the people of those cities. It is now time for Mr. Blair to direct the attention of is associates to the needs of the port of St. Andrews.
"The Anchorage," the very appropriate name by which Capt. Andrews' beautiful residence is known, was the scene of a delightful function on last Thursday, the occasion being an "at home' held by Mrs. James Mowatt, of Bayside, and Mrs. Fred Andrews. [so the Anchorage was in the Andrews family!]
Died
Wren, John
Sex M
Age 79
Date of Death 1914-08-06 (Y-M-D)
Residence St. Andrews
County of Residence CHARLOTTE
Place of Death St. Andrews
County of Death CHARLOTTE
Place of Birth St. Andrews
County of Birth CHARLOTTE
Microfilm F13391
Reference C1d , Page 58, Line 48
June 23/1898
Large number of help for Algonquin arrived by Tuesday's boat.
Beacon
June 30/1898
Sir William Van Horne's family are again occupying heir beautiful summer home on Minister's Island. Lady Van Horne and Sir William's sister, Miss Van Horne, were the first to arrive. Sir William has arrived back in Canada after his English trip.
Cedar Croft is the very pretty name that Rev. A. T. Bowser has bestowed upon his very pretty cottage on Cedar Lane.
Quoddy Hotel, Eastport, is good shape for the season.
Algonquin staff for 1898:
Harvey and Wood, Managers
W. H. Torrey, of The Empire, Boston, chief clerk
Percy Betts, Exeter, Mass, Room Clerk
Miss Rutherford, telegraph operator
E. Colby, of The Ericson, Boston, chef
Alfred Nixon, Boston, second cook
Miss Abbie Todd, Housekeeper
William Best, The Ericson, Boston, headwaiter
C. S. Small, St. Andrews, chief Engineer
Report in Montreal papers that Montrealers give the preference to Rockland over St. Andrews as summer resort.
The mineral water on the Sampson property, near the Algonquin, has had a granite coping built around it, and it is probable that the guests of the hotel will be able this season to quaff the life-giving fluid from this spring.
The first buck-board party of the season came off Wednesday night last. About a dozen young people enjoyed a drive about town in Mallory's buckboard, which was handsomely decorated with Chinese lanterns.
Beacon
July 7, 1898
Miss Van Horne and Mr. Ban. Van Horne came to St. Andrews on Saturday, in Sir William's private car, Major French commanding. [Jim French] Sir William arrived in his private car on Wednesday, and is now at Covenhoven, Minister's Island.
Mr. Roosevelt and family, of New York, reached St. Andrews on Wednesday en route to their summer home on Campobello.
Beacon
July 14/1898
Mr. Tarte has been urged to visit St. Andrews in order that he might see for himself its necessities and its great natural advantages as an ocean port. This is the sole object of his visit. There is no intention to boom the interests of any political party or individual. As the future prosperity of the place is bound up in its success as a port, it behooves the people of St. Andrews to strive to make as good an impression on the Minister's mind as possible. We want to infuse him with the belief that another ocean port is needed by Canada and that that port is St. Andrews. If we succeed in doing this, we stand a good chance of securing government assistance. If we do not, we might as well abandon all hope of every becoming an ocean port, for without federal aid it can never be accomplished. We are glad to see that broad-minded Conservatives are willing to join hands with their Liberal fellow citizens in this matter. It will be time enough to resume party affiliations when the interests of the town have been secured.
The Prohibition campaign is now in active operation all over Canada. In Charlotte County, Mr. C. N. Vroom called a convention of friends of the cause at St. Stephen yesterday, the result of which has not reached us.
Burton's golf wagon is now making regular trips between the Algonquin Hotel and the golf grounds. Peter Johnson is driver.
The Algonquin orchestra supplies the guests with sweet music every day. It is composed this season of Mr. Joseph Dwyer, violin. Mr. H. McLaughlin, violincello; Miss Sherborne, of Lowell, Mass., pianist. The two former musicians are from the Boston Conservatory of Music.
Beacon
July 14/1898
Sir William Van Horne started for Boston by Saturday night's train from St. Andrews.
Mr. Tarte Coming to St. Andrews
Since the adjournment of Parliament, the Minister of Public Works has been reminded of the promise which he made some months ago to visit St. Andrews and inspect for himself its advantages as an ocean port. To this last communication Mr. Tarte has replied as follows:—
Ottawa, July 7, 1898
R. E Armstrong, Esq.,"The Beacon,"
Mr. Dear Mr. Armstrong: I will start for the Maritime Provinces in a few days with the acting chief engineer of my Department, Mr. Lafleur. I shall certainly call at St. Andrews and will give you notice of the day of my arrival, so as to have the pleasure to meet you and discuss matters concerning St. Andrews with you and any other friends who would like to meet me. I think a trip of that kind is in the best way to understand thoroughly the situation.
Truly Yours,
J. Israel Tarte
A public meeting to take action upon the above communication was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening.
Among the Golfers
The golf enthusiasts are arriving daily and one and all express delight at the magnificent 18-hole course which St. Andrews now possesses.
Rural Cemetery Burial
Katie Norris
Age 10
Daughter of C. H. Norris
Lot 63B
July 16, 1898
Beacon
July 21/1898
Two hops per week are the only gayeties indulged in by the Algonquin guests so far this summer. We miss some of the active spirits of by-gone seasons.
Editor hopes burgeoning ship business will overflow in St. Andrews; hence the need for deep water wharves. With them, the steamers will come.
Beacon
July 28/1898
With the Golf Players
. . . the handicap tournament for gentlemen on Friday was both exciting and interesting. A large number of gentlemen competed but Mr. Forgan, who played from the scratch, won by a score of 87. The 18 holes were played.
Sir Gilbert John Murray Kynynmond Elliot, 4th Earl of Minto
Governor General: 1898 - 1904 Appointed: July 30, 1898 Sworn In: November 12, 1898, Quebec City, Quebec Born: July 9, 1845, London, England Died: March 1, 1914
Beacon
Aug 4, 1898
Sir William Van Horne is at Covenhoven for a day or two. Miss Hurd, Sir William's niece, is a guest of his beautiful summer home. Mr. Beaton, sporting editor of the Montreal Herald, is staying with his friend, Mr. R. B. Van Horne, on Minister's Island.
Beacon
Aug 11/1898
Sir William's Summer Farm
Over a dozen men are employed about Sir William's Van Horne's summer far, doing farm work erecting stone walls along the driveways and in other forms of employment. Sir William has had plans prepared for an immense barn, which he expects to erect this season. It is to contain all the modern improvements, with stalls for about forty head of cattle. An ell will be built this season to the cottage occupied by Mr. D'AlMaine Sir William's farm superintendent.
Union House and Bay View Hotel operating in St. Andrews.
Grand Golf tournament
The present week is one of the greatest interest to the visiting golfers at St. Andrews. On Monday, the grand tournament began at Joe's Point Links, between twenty and thirty-one of the best golf players in the United States and Canada. Two magnificent cups are the prizes. The first prize is a cup of solid silver, standing six inches in height. On one side of it is engraved the words "Algonquin Golf Club, Tournament 1898," and on the reverse side appear the raised figures of a lady and gentleman golf-player. The latter has his stick raised in the act of striking a ball which is hidden among Scotch thistles, the lady player watching the effect of the stroke with great intentness. The consolation cup stands quite as high as the other and is a very handsome prize. The play on Monday and Tuesday determined the two teams of eight players each who were eligible to complete for the two prizes.
The medal for the lowest score in the first two days play was won by Philip M. Prescott, Jr., of Washington.
The names of the sixteen players who qualified for the cup competitions were as follows:—
For St. Andrews Cup
Philip M. Prescot, Jr. 194
W. O. Underwood 196
Kenneth Sills 200
C. S. Van Rensellear 203
W. H. Wilder, Jr. 204
Jeremiah Smith, Jr. 208
Joseph R. Swan 210
William Hope 212
Clifford Brigham 212
Beacon
Aug 18, 1898
Algonquin guests have been picking perch bones out of their teeth for the last week, and its has all been owing to the fact that Mr. D. B. Claflin went fishing in Wheaton Lake last Thursday. He caught fully four hundred of the silvery beauties.
The summer visitors who so kindly gave the entertainment in aid of the Presbyterian church of Bocabec, last Thursday night, have agreed to give another entertainment in aid of the Methodist church of Bocabec. There will be vocal an instrument music, and refreshments will be served.
Beacon
Aug 25/1898
The prospect of a return of the CPR coal traffic to St. Andrews is very agreeable. We are always thankful for small mercies.
A golf links has been laid out at "Risford," Mr. J. Emory Hoar's beautiful summer home.
Algonquin Hotel Company and Land Company Meetings
The annual meeting of the Algonquin Hotel Company was held Saturday last, when the following officers and directors were elected:—W. A. Murchie, president; F. H. Grimmer, Vice-President; A. D. S. Bell, Secretary-Treasurer. Directors: W. A. Murchie, F. H. Grimmer, A. D. S. Bell, D B. Claflin, R. S Gardiner, D. J. Flanders, E. F. Fay.
The St. Andrews Land Company's officials chosen were F. W. Cram, President; Robert S. Gardiner, Vice-president; a. D. S. Bell, Secretary-treasurer. Directors: f. W. Cram, Robert Gardiner, A. D. S. Bell, D. B. Claflin. R. A. Cobb, E. F. Fay, D. J. Flanders. J. E. Hoar, E A. Tat, j. B. Coyle, George L Connor. R. E. Boothby, C V Lord, C F. Bragg, Sir Donald A. Smith.
The "sports" at the Algonquin had a "peep shoot" on Saturday and on Monday night. Their game furnished the basis for a very enjoyable "peep supper."
A handsome pair of matched bay horses for Sir William Van Horne arrived on Saturday night from Woodstock, and are quartered in Mallory's stable. they are a full brother and sister, weighing 1180 pounds each, and look as much alike as two nuts.
Very little reportage of events at Algonquin this year. Small coverage of golf or tennis. Social events not mentioned much.
Beacon
Sept 1/1898
It is a matter or regret that Mr. Tarte was not able to complete his tour of the Maritime provinces. We shall look for him to carry out his promise next month.
The Coal Business
Coal barge No. 2 with 700 tons of Springhill local on board, was towed into the harbor on Saturday by the tug Springhill and moored alongside DeWolfe's pier, where the work of discharging the coal began on Tuesday. The coals is dumped on the vacant ground near Anderson's wharf. About 5000 tons of it will be placed there. The coal business will furnish employment for a number of men.
The closing early of the summer hotel in St. Andrews is a matter to be regretted. September is really the finest month that we have. To deprive visitors of the shelter of our best hotel during that month is a circumstance that is not calculated to add to the development of the place as a summer resort. Influence of Spanish American war. Other resorts didn't do well either.
Mr. Wood, one of the managers of the Algonquin Hotel, who has been devoting his special energies to the Passaconaway Inn on the Massachusetts coast, was in St. Andrews for a few hours last week. (It would seem then that Harvey was resident manager this year) Mr. Wood has secured an option on the Piney Woods Hotel at Thomasville, Georgia, and will likely run it the coming winter. this hotel has a capacity of three hundred guests.
Beacon
Sept.15/1898
"Sir James" French, Sir William Van Horne's faithful attendant for many years, has given up the management of the CPR and has entered the service of a multi-millionaire. The Montreal papers bestow columns upon the inimitable James.
Disposing of a saucy Tramp
Two tramps, who completed a 30-day term at the Jail on Friday last, became very annoying to the townspeople. One of them, named Maguire, belonging to Indiantown, Saint John, was particularly offensive. He entered houses, helped himself to whatever he could lay his hands on, frightened the woman folks, and used threatening language to everybody he met. About nine o'clock in the evening, the boys took him in hand, and after conducting him to the outskirts of the town, they belaboured him with whips, sticks, etc., until he was very glad to leave the place. It's doubtful if he will return for some time.
The Harvest of Death
Death visited the beautiful summer home of Robert S. Gardiner, of Boston, on Friday morning and robbed him of his life partner. For several years Mrs. Gardiner had been a great, though patient sufferer. The best physicians of the world had been consulted with regard to her malady and painful operations had been undergone in the hope that her life might be spared to her family for a few years longer. But all the tender solicitude of husband ad daughters and all the skill of physicians and surgeons, proved of no avail, for at an early hour on Friday morning after almost a fortnight of unconsciousness, she passed away to her final rest. Mrs. Gardiner was a woman of tender heart, courteous to all about her, and in the family circle deeply beloved. She had travelled a good deal, accompanying her husband on two tours through Japan before that country was well known to the outside world as it is today. During the nineteen years that she has been visiting St. Andrews she has made many staunch friends and by them her death is greatly deplored. Her husband, and three daughters, —Mrs. Frederick Todd, of Baltimore, Mrs. William T. Payne of Yokohama, Japan; and Miss Dora Dea Gardiner—survive her. To them, her death comes as an irreparable bereavement. The body was embalmed by Mr. J. R. Sederquest, of St. Stephen, and removed to Boston by special car on Saturday afternoon.
Saint Andrews by-the-sea
W. B. Sears, Boston Mass.
lengthy article.
. . . The train leaving Boston at 7 in the evening lands its passengers at 10:40 the next morning in Indian park.
Beacon
Sept 22, 1898
Supt. Timmerman of the CPR thinks St. Andrews needs another summer hotel and that the railway company should supply the need. We hope he will keep on thinking so, and that he may be able to bring the railway company to his way of thinking. We have entertained this opinion for some time. One summer hotel will never make a summer resort no matter how large it is, or how well it is managed. The presence of another large hotel here, under CPR management, would stimulate upper Canadian traffic in this direction, and would prove a great advantage to the existing hotels and to the town. We hope Mr. Timmerman will not lose sight of this project.
Beacon
Sept 29, 1898
Sir William Van Horne's beautiful summer residence on Minister's Island, which has been the scene of so many pleasant little parties this season, will be closed on Monday net, when Lady Van Horne, the Misses Van Horne and servant swill return to Montreal.
Beacon
Oct 13/1898
A Costly Barn
The contract for the erection of the foundation of Sir William Van Horne's big stock barn on Minister's Island has been awarded to Mr. James McKenzie, of St. Stephen, who has already begun excavations for it. Some idea of the cost of this barn may be gleaned from the fact that the stone foundation alone will cost in the vicinity of $4000. The main barn will be 150 x 52, with an ell 40 x 50 feet. There will be several cross walls in the stone basement, including space for a bull pound, cooking room, etc. The wooden superstructure will not be erected until next spring. The barn will be located immediately in the rear of the old Andrews barn.
Value of fresh air for consumptive people.
Beacon
Oct 20, 1898
The Beaver Line steamers have been crowded out of Saint John by the Dominion and Allan Line boats. Had the late Government done its duty these boats might now be utilizing St. Andrews as a harbor.
Beacon
Nov 3/1898
Sir William's 20,000-dollar barn.
Rapid Progress being made on the Foundation by Contractor McKenzie and His men.
Minister's Island is the busiest hive of industry in this section, Mr. James McKenzie, contractor for the erection for the stone foundation of Sir William Van Horne's $20,000 barn, having 30 men and half as many horses engaged in the work. The teams are kept busy in ploughing out the trenches for the wall, in hauling cement and other material from the cars, and in gathering field stone for the structure. Although the crew have only had about ten working days, the greater part of the main wall for the building has been built, and a start has been made upon the annex. The walls vary in thickness from three feet to two feet. Although made of field stone they are very smooth and substantial looking. The stone is all laid in Portland cement, so as to ensure the greatest amount of durability and strength. Mr. McKenzie sis well pleased with the progress he is making, and with the harmony which prevails among his men. He thinks that if he has fair weather, he will be able to complete his contract in another four weeks without any trouble.
The plans reveal an immense structure with high double towers, which will give it quite a castellated appearance. These round towers are the silos. Beneath one is the cook house, where the food for the cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry will be prepared. Under the other is a large bull pound. Besides these apartments, the basement will contain a large space for young cattle, a piggery, root cellar and compost heap. The latter will be located immediately beneath the cattle stable and will be arranged on the latest scientific principle. The stall space for cattle will be very large, indicating that Sir William purposes conducting his experiment on no mean scale. The poultry will have a fine run in the main building, with an abundance of light. The barn will be a model one in every respect, and will surpass anything of the kind that exists in the lower provinces. The superstructure will not be begun until next spring.
Mr. McKenzie has a camp for his men on the grounds. James Henderson is the landlord. They have Mr. Norris for a cook and are living on the fat of the land. Under the one roof are the cook house, dining room and sleeping quarters for the men. Mr. McKenzie has a separate room for himself, adjoining the kitchen. In it he has three sleeping berths, a dining table and a stove. Although in poor health lately, life on Minister's Island seems to be agreeing with him.
Beacon
Nov 10/1898
Stocking His Farm
Sir William Van Horne intends to have nothing but the best on his island farm. He has recently bought in Ontario two Clydesdale mares that captured first prize in all this season's shows. They weigh 3750 lbs. and are beautiful animals. Several high-priced Shropshire sheep have also arrived on the farm from Ontario.
Sir William Van Horne, and several German artist friends, came down from Montreal on Saturday to get a glimpse of the improvements on Minister's Island. Supt. Timmerman accompanied the party here. They went out by special train at 3 o'clock.
A delightful little surprise party was held at the charming residence of Mr. E. L. Andrews, Minister's Island, On Thursday evening last. The drive across the bar by moonlight, was greatly enjoyed.
Some Railroad History
Part one of the history of the St. Andrews Quebec Railroad. (Mr. Armstrong takes issue with any claimants that they and not St. Andrews were the first railroaders in British North America)
J. B. Coyle dead, manager of International Steamship Co. Promoter of St. Andrews as summer resort. Aged 57.
Beacon
Nov 17/1898
A barrel of Algonquin spring water has been sent to Mr. Claflin in Boston. The mineral properties in this water make it valuable for medical purposes.
Rapid progress is being made on Sir William Van Horne's big barn. On Sunday, many persons visited the Island to view the structure. David P. Kent, well-borer, is boring for water for Sir William Van Horne's new barn, Minister's Island.
Sir William Van Horne's handsome Clydesdale mares were brought over to be weighed on Monday. One showed 1650 lobs., and the other 1675 lobs. They are full sisters and are both splendid animals. Locals going to Minister's Island to see the foundation of barn laid.
At the farewell reception given by the people of Montreal to Lord and Lady Aberdeen, the ladies wore some elegant gowns. Lady Aberdeen looked particularly well in a gown of bronze green satin, handsomely embroidered with sequins, diamond necklace and ornaments. She wore a lovely diamond tiara, and in her hair a cluster of pink carnations. Lady Marjorie Gordon looked very sweet in a pretty gown of pale pink silk, trimmed with narrow frills of white ribbon. Her only ornament was a beautiful pink rose worn in her hair. Lady Van Horne, costume of mauve satin, trimmings of point lace, armaments, amethysts and diamond. Ms. McMaster, cream silk dress, trimming of lace, corsage bouquet of red roses.
Boston paper reports case in which man sued for non-payment of 420 by Algonquin in 1897, Manager Harvey testified. Hotel wins suit.
Beacon
Nov 24/1898
Some Railroad History
Part Two
Extracts from minute book of St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad Association.
Beacon
Nov 24/1898
Through the kindness of Mr. W. E. Mallory a number of people listened to a public exhibition of Mr. Ingram's gramophone, on Wednesday evening last. It proved very entertaining. The following evening, Mr. Ingram gave a public hearing in Mr. Stevenson 's hall.
Beacon
Dec 22/1898
The well borers on Sir William Van Horne's property are down over one hundred feet and have not yet struck water.
Brush a Christmas tree with mucilage and sprinkle with salt. Also cut wide strips of paper into fringes and curl over hot stove.
Beacon
Dec 29/1898
(Colorful, dramatic steamer trip down St. Croix past St. Andrews to Grand Manan described. Quoted from University Monthly. "Now you pass the town of St. Andrews—the tourist town "down east"—where beauties of situation have induced many to say "au revoir" to the crowded buildings and suffocating atmosphere of the great cities, and enjoy for a few weeks the pure air, the invigorating breeze, and the healthy sports of the Bay."