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St. Croix Courier

Jan 4/1912

Johnson's New Hotel and Its Improvements. Landlord Budd has an attractive hotel and is receiving good patronage. The old Commercial hotel. (Details)

Beacon

Jan 11/1912

Recent Deaths

Henry Osburn

London, Jan. 4—Henry Osburn, a railway manager, formerly of St. Andrews, New Brunswick, died today. [the above, taken from the Montreal Herald, was the first intimation that the people of St. Andrews received of the death of a man who was once a prominent figure in this town, and who is still kindly remembered by many friends. Mr. Osburn, who was an Englishman by birth, came to New Brunswick about the year 1860 to assume the management of the New Brunswick and C. Railway, succeeding Mr. Julius Thompson. He remained in control here until the management of the New Brunswick Railway was taken over by Mr. F. W. Cram, his place of residence, with the exception of a year or two at St. Stephen, being the present Inn, belonging to the CPR. He married a daughter of the late George D. Street, a prominent barrister, and a large family was born to them. His widow, two sons and two daughters now survive. Mr. Osburn returned to England to make his home about the year 1888. He has paid one visit here since. The deceased was 82 years old. He was a large stockholder of the New Brunswick Railway and a president and director of the company for many years. He was a great lover of the forest and was a keen sportsman. Only a few weeks ago, he wrote to John Nicholas, who has been his Indian guide on many a hunting excursion, that he had given away his guns and fishing tackle as he felt he would never use them again. He did not forget to send his usual Christmas remembrance to Chief Nicholas and family, a practice which he had been keeping up for 33 years without a break.

Beacon

Jan 18/1912

Kate Gannett Wells

By Emily A. Fifield

To the many appreciative articles written in memory of Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells, I wish to add a personal word of affectionate remembrance. There are many who have known the welcome of her hospitable home in Boston, and some have visited beautiful Campobello, the place so dear to her and where I have had the privilege of knowing her most intimately. Here were spent some of her happiest days. In the retirement of home, but with the interest and activity of a large summer resort near at hand, Mrs. Wells was the Lady Paramount of all the place. She welcomed from year to year the returning cottagers and constantly devised ways of interesting the hotel guests. To the refined and cultivated influence of Mrs. Wells was largely due the unique character which for many years Campobello sustained. Every islander will miss her, for as the late Queen Victoria was known in the lovely Highland homes, so Mrs. Wells was known and loved and consulted on every subject. Every year she did something for the island. A boat landing was provided, a new road or path was carried through, trees were preserved or a bit of beach improved. The success of the library, for which she did so much, was one of her greatest satisfactions and pleasures. No one will miss her more than old Tomar, the picturesque Indian who was devoted to her service. It even seemed that the animals and flowers knew her and looked up to her. Mrs. Wells was truly a "thorn bearer" as regards her deafness, but in the retirement of the island it seemed less of a disability to her, and no one ever managed such an infirmity better.

Canada's Fishery Statistics

The annual report of the fisheries department show that last year the market value of fish product taken by Canadian fishermen broke all records, the total catch being valued at $29,964,433, an increase of $336,263 over the previous year's high record. In the industry there were employed in vessel and fishing boats, 68,610 men, while 24, 978 persons were employed in the various canneries, fish houses, etc, on shore.

The value of sea fish caught in Charlotte County waters during the month of November, 1911, was as follows:

Lobsters—$13,110

Cod—380

Haddock—505

Pollock—150

Herring—24,112

Sardines—20,415

Smelts—448

Clams—1290

Town Council: "A communication was read from G. Skiff Grimmer asking whether the council would entertain a proposal from a private company to light the town for a period of twenty years by electricity. The company asked for twenty years exemption from taxation and also exclusive rights within the town during that period. . . . The matter was referred to the Light Committee."

LG: The Hon. Josiah Wood (1843-1927) Born in Sackville, New Brunswick. Appointed 6 March 1912 at age 69 until 29 June 1917.

Beacon

Jan 25/1912

The Late Henry Osburn

London, England. Times, January 2.

By the death of Mr. Henry Osburn, which occurred on August 10, Sunday at his residence at Clapham, the administration of the Poor Law in the South of London has sustained a serious loss.

He was born on August 10, 1831, the second son of the late Mr. William Osburn, of Leeds, an Egyptologist and Oriental scholar. He was trained as a civil engineer, in which capacity he did much useful work as assistant to his cousin, Mr. Henry Car, who was associated with the late Mr. William Culputt in many important undertakings, particularly in the construction of Blackfriars Bridges and of several portions of the Great Northern Railway. He went out to Canada in 1860 as engineer to the New Brunswick and Canada Railway, of which he was afterwards for many years the managers.

Retiring on the absorption of that undertaking into the Canadian pacific Railway, he returned to England, in 1888 and took up his residence at Clapham. His energy prompted him to seek occupation as a member of the Wandsworth Board of Guardians, then, as now, one of the largest and most important of all the administration of the Poor Law in London. His wide knowledge of affairs and experience in dealing with large concerns caused him to be selected almost immediately to the position of Chairman of the Finance Committee, a position which he retained to the day of his death. In this capacity he was largely responsible for the institution of the Tooting House for the aged and deserving among the inmates of the union. He devoted his life to promoting the best interests of the poor of London on to securing the best administration of the funds available for the relief of the poor in the district with which he was connected. In a quiet and unobtrusive way he did his work which can scarcely be over-estimated. He leaves a widow and five children. The funeral services will be at St. Savior's, Cedars road, Clapham Common, and the interment at Putney Vale Cemetery.

The advent of the motor car has forced Quebec to seriously take up the question of better roads. And the same vehicle is directing the attention of New Brunswick people to the necessity of adopting a permanent system of roads here. Quebec proposes to solve her difficulty to placing loan of ten million dollars for road improvements. What will New Brunswick do?

Beacon

Feb 1, 1912

Sardine factory building will be 180 x 75 feet, three storeys, and constructed of concrete. First floor for pickling, second for shipping and third for packing and sealing. Cutting room to be independent of this building. Powerhouse and canning plants in separate premises.

Beacon

Feb 8/1912

Miss Marjorie Clark, who has been visiting Mrs. Bonnell at Fernie, B.C., has returned home.

St. Croix Courier

Feb 15/1912

Popular People Leaving Campobello. The Eastport correspondent of the Bangor news says: "Mr. and Mrs. Morton Merriman gave a farewell reception and ball to their neighbours and friends at Welchpool, Campobello, on Wed. evening, Feb. 7th, in the Owen Hall connected with the Inn, which proved a most enjoyable affair. Mr. Merriman has been the manager of the Campobello Land Co, Ltd., since its incorporation, and has made many friends since coming to Campobello to reside, who wish him every enjoyment in his recent good fortune. An uncle left him a large sum of money besides a silk mill in Connecticut, which he will manage in the future, having resigned from the management of the Campobello Company."

Henry Osburn's estate appraised at $175,000.

Beacon

Feb 8/1912

The Algonquin Hotel electric plant will be enlarged, so as to provide light for the summer cottages as well as the hotel.

Beacon

Feb 22/1912

The CPR is spending a good deal of its money in St. Andrews this season, but wait until next season!

The death of an uncle, a few months ago, has changed the travelling of H. Morton Merriman, former treasurer and General Manager of the Campobello Corporation, Limited. In the course of human events, Mr. Merriman came into the controlling interests of the Hemenway Silk Mills, at Watertown, Connecticut. At a recent meeting of the owners, he was made Treasurer and general Manager. To his new obligations Mr. Merriman has gone. He leaves behind him a host of friends throughout Charlotte County, New Brunswick, and this city. What is Campobello's loss is Waterton's gain. Eastport Citizen

Beacon

Feb 9/1912

Miss Van Horne gives slide lecture on "Some Rare Fungi at St. Andrews, New Brunswick." In Montreal Natural Society's monthly meeting.

Beacon

March 7/1912

Contract for Big Sardine Works.

Awarded to a Well-Known Montreal Builder—Expects to be Ready for Fish in August.

Manager McColl, of the Canadian Sardine Company, Ltd., came back from Montreal on Friday. He told the Beacon that the contract for the erection of the large factory buildings at Ross's Point, Chamcook, had been awarded to Mr. Hartman a Montreal contractor of wide experience and repute. Mr. McColl says that the work will be pushed forward with all speed. He expects that the company will be in a position to take fish about the first of August.

The works will be thoroughly modern in every respect. The boiler and engine—the later of 200 h.p. capacity—will be supplied by a well-known Amherst firm. The General Electric Company, of Canada, will provide the electric dynamo and other electrical fixtures by which the works will be operated and lighted.

Mr. McColl says that the works will not be wholly confined to the canning of sardines. In order to hold the help between seasons other products will be packed. One line—fish balls—will require a lot of potatoes.

Mr. Robert Clark, who is now looking after the interests of the Algonquin Hotel company, in the work that is being done here, will act as inspector for the Canadian Sardine Company while the buildings are being erected. He is well qualified for the position.

The burning of a storehouse at the Algonquin Hotel on Tuesday night imperiled the big summer hotel for a time. The building was filled with construction supplies. Caused by exploding lantern.

St. Croix Courier

March 7/1912

It is understood that Andrew Allerton, who has so successfully managed the Algonquin Hotel for several seasons past, will be the manager of the big hotel that is now under construction for the CPR at Calgary. Mr. Allerton will be succeeded in the Algonquin by his brother William, who is now manager of the Kent House at Montmorency Falls. Andrew Allerton will probably be in St. Andrews until the closer of next season—Beacon.

St. Croix Courier

March 14/1912

Roads and Bridges in New Brunswick. Some facts revealed in Report made to Legislature last week. (Dept of Public Works has biggest budget.)

100 Italians arrive at Chamcook to work new sardine plant.

Beacon

March 14/1912

The idea of a "Back to New Brunswick Week" is being received very favorably by the different Boards of Trade throughout the province. The outlook for improved conditions in New Brunswick has never been so bright, and the knowledge of this fact has awakened a spirit of friendliness and good feeling which is evinced by the desire of practically all sections of the province to cooperate in making the "Back to New Brunswick Week" a gala event.

Beacon

March 21/1912

"St. Andrews Night"

A "St. Andrews Night" at "Elm Corner" is always an evening of rare delight, but that of Monday last, under the auspices of the Canadian Literature Club, was even more delightful than usual. Well-written and well-told stories of the St. Andrews of long ago by such inimitable storytellers as R. M. Jack, Charles Campbell, the late I. Allen Jack, Rev. A. W. Mahon, John Campbell, and Judge Cockburn made the hours slip by most pleasantly.

There were stories of old school-day battles, of the troublous days of 1818, of the Fenian raid, and of the many quaint characters that St. Andrews in its early day possessed.

One amusing narrative was that of Frank Lynn, a mischievous lunatic, who, on his way to the asylum at St. John, possessed himself of the warrant of commitment, and, when he reached the asylum, persuaded the physician that the constable was the real lunatic. The constable was detained for several days while the roistering lunatic drove gaily back to St. Andrews.

Then there was the story of the late Dr. Caleff, who, on a very foggy day in 1818, thought he heard a noise like a Yankee gunboat out in the bay. The Home Fencibles were brought out and remained on duty for two days. Then it was discovered that the mysterious noises had been caused by a stately old turkey gobbler.

The story of a dainty little silver trowel, which had been handed down from the misty past, was among the stories told by Rev. A. W. Mahon.

A most amusing story was that of a youthful British officer, who was hoodwinked into rowing down to Deer Island to fight a duel with the brother of an Eastport young woman he had flirted with. As the "brother" was a myth, there was no duel. The joke was not discovered by the officer until years after, when he was at Constantinople on his way to the Crimea.

Among the Loyalist stories that were told was one relating to the history of the British coat of arms in All Saints' Church, which had been brought from Wallingford, Conn., by the first rector, Rev. Mr. Andrews.

Many laughable incidents connected with the Fenian raid were narrated.

Mr. John Campbell, during the narration of his reminiscences, declared that St. Andrews had not been so prosperous for 75 years as it is today.

A feature of the evening was the display of "relics" of St. Andrews, among which were a venerable sampler; a wedding message of 1786, written upon birth bark; the family bible of the late Dr. Cassels, the first teacher of the grammar school, and the first Presbyterian clergyman of St. Andrews; the first bible used in Greenock church; a communion token of 1825; a gold signet ring bearing the Breadalbane crest; a medallion brooch; the banner of Hibernia Masonic Lodge, the first Masonic lodge to be established here; a ponderous old watch; an old picture of St. Andrews in its very early days, and a number of other most interesting and historic antiques.

One of the most interesting "exhibits" made at the meeting was an autograph letter recently received by Rev. A. W. Mahon from the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Miss Mowatt read the birch-bark wedding messages, which was a most unique production. During the evening Miss Gwen. Jack sang solos. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses, Miss Mowatt and Miss Campbell, and a most delightful evening was concluded by the singing of Auld Lang Syne and the National anthem.

The Sardine Works

Have Turned Chamcook into a Hive of Industry

All is bustle and activity around the site of the new sardine works at Chamcook. Engineer Skiff Grimmer has a battalion of men and teams at work preparing the ground for the mammoth structures soon to be reared upon it. Contractor Hartman has another large crew starting upon construction work; the CPR is laying down a spur track and tapping the water main from Chamcook Lake, Messrs. Kennedy and O'Neill, who have contracted to board the white employees while the work is going on are getting their boarding houses in readiness, and have made a contract with Messrs. Mason for two hundred mattresses,—all of which creates a lot of stir.

Mr. G. D. Grimmer has contracted to supply sand and gravel for the big buildings, and he has his tug in readiness for the work. Haley and sons will furnish the doors and sashes for the new buildings,—a large contract in itself, also the lumber for the frame.

Manager McColl is most optimistic with regard to the future of the new industry. He sees in it not only an opportunity to pack about all the fish products of the locality, but a great opportunity for disposing of farm produce, particularly potatoes. As the Company will put up the best quality of goods that can be made in the world he is satisfied that a market can be found for all its products.

Beacon

March 28, 1912

Beautiful Residence of Edwin Odell Almost Finished

Among the stately homes of new St. Andrews there will be none more beautiful than that of Mr. Edwin Odell, which is rapidly approaching completion. Located on a level upland site, on the corner of Montague and Princess Royal streets, it commands on all sides a most attractive view.

The building is of wood, two stories in height, with broad pillared verandah on the front and northern side. The style of architecture is of the colonial order.

Entering the large front door, one is ushered into a tiled vestibule, which opens into a splendid living room 22 x 26 feet. Almost opposite the entrance is a large and very comfortable looking fireplace of fine brick.

There is a sitting room 17 x 15 feet, and a "den" 12 x 17 feet, on the upper side of this room. In the latter there is a fireplace of handsome pattern.

All three of these rooms will be finished in polished cypress.

On the lower, or southern side of the living room, is the dining room, finished in quartered oak, with a large tiled fireplace. This room is 17 x 18 feet. In the rear of the dining room are pantry, kitchen, scullery and larder.

Opening off the living room is a coat room, also a lavatory and closet.

The main stairway, of polished cypress, leads up to the bedrooms on the second floor. There are four principal rooms, with a servants' room, also two bathrooms (one of which is tiled), linen closet and store-room. Each room has a commodious clothes closet attached.

The centre bedroom will have a door opening out on a balcony.

The attic is a splendid big room in itself, well lighted. A water tank, with a capacity of 660 gallons, will be placed in the attic just over the kitchen.

Down in the basement there will be a large furnace room, coal and vegetable rooms.

The House will be heated by a hot water plant, and for the present will be lighted by acetylene. It is wired for electricity when the town gets round to it. It has also water connections.

The architects for this beautiful home are Messrs. Maxwell, of Montreal. Wright McLaren is the general contractor and superintendent. The mason work and plastering have been done by C. R. Olssen; the plumbing, heating, etc., by Goodwill Douglass; the electrical connections by Ira brown, and the painting by Albert Shaw. The workmanship in every case is most creditable.

Although the building is well advanced, it will be some weeks before it will be ready for occupancy. As soon as the weather permits the grounds adjoining will be graded and beatified.

Residential Notes

A crew of carpenters, under the direction of Mr. John Stoddard, have begun the alternations to the residence of Judge Cockburn. The whole external appearance of the house will be changed. Many interior changes, such as the enlargement of the bedrooms and the addition of a bathroom, will also be made. [sounds like the mansard was added at this time]

St. Croix Courier

March 28/1912

It is reported that the Inn at Campobello will not be opened for business this year.

Beacon

March 28/1912

Distinguished Musician

August Suck, of the Algonquin Orchestra, Celebrates his 75th Anniversary.

Boston Herald. When the Boston Theatre was first opened, Sept. 11, 1854, with a double bill, "The Rivals," and "The Loan of a Lover," the first orchestral note was played by a lad of 17, who sounded the opening notes of the "Wilhelm Tell" overture on his cello.

Fifty years and one day later the semicentennial of the theatre was observed with a performance of "The Wizard of Oz" and the same man, no longer a lad, but a musician at the high tide of a successful life, and his artistic powers, again played in the orchestra.

This man was August Suck, who celebrated his 75th birthday yesterday at his home in Roxbury.

Mr. Suck, who was a member of the Boston Theatre orchestra for nearly 40 years, and of the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Henchel and Gericke, retired nominally from active musical life some time ago; but he still plays, teaches, arranges music and keeps in lively tough with the musical activities of his friends. He was born in Bremen, Germany, inherited his love of music from his father, who was a gifted flutiest.

His first public appearance in America was at the old Howard Athenaeum, as first cellist in "Ernani"; and it was not long after that he played at the opening night of the Boston Theatre, with which he was connected for so many years. He obtained leave of absence to return to Europe for study; and it was in Switzerland that the met the young girl who he afterward married. Mrs. Suck is Swiss by birth, but is really, as she says, cosmopolitan. She speaks several languages and is interested in playwriting.

Mr. Suck, although born in Germany, considers himself a good American, and one of his heroes is Gen. Grant. He tells entertainingly his reminiscences of Wagner, Theodore Thomas, John Strauss—in the days when the name of Strauss was identified with waltzes, and not tone poems—and of his own experiences in the early days of the Symphony Orchestra.

Mr. Suck celebrated his birthday yesterday, quietly, with only members of his family and a few intimate friends as guests; but today he and Mrs. Suck are keeping open house. They have many friends among both the older and the younger generation of musicians in the city.

CPR to build another grain elevator at Saint John with capacity of 1,000,000 bushels.

Negotiations underway for fast Atlantic steamship service with Great Britain.

Capt. Marshall Andrews

A telegram was received here on Monday morning, announcing the death from pneumonia in New York on Sunday morning, of Capt. Marshall Andrews. The deceased had only been ill a week. He was a native of St. Andrews, being a son of the late Marshall Andrews, Minister's Island. With the exception of the last five or six years, almost his entire life was spent upon the sea. He was master of the bark Christina, which was built at St. Andrews, also for many years of the bark Robert S. Besnard. He was a man of large mould and was well and favorably known in almost every port in the world. He was 69 years old and is survived by a widow and two daughters. Mr. Edward. L. Andres, of Minister's Island, and Capt. E. S. Andrews, of Saskatoon, are brothers. Mr. Henry Maxwell, of St. Andrews, and Mrs. Lockie, of Toronto, are sisters. Miss Bessie Andrews of St. Andrews attended the obsequies.

St. Croix Courier

April 4/1912

"St. Andrews is not making much noise, but it is steadily moving forward," says our downriver contemporary. Yes, under the "National Policy" inaugurated by the Conservatives and ever since continued. But what would be its present condition under "unrestricted" or any other form of reciprocity?

Beacon

April 11/1912

Mr. Hartt's Speech on Charlotte County Ports

Hansard, March 29, 1912

(doesn't mention St. Andrews at all)

It is reported from Eastport that the packers there will not agree to give more than $4 per hogshead, this season for fish, as a large quantity of last year's pack is still unsold.

Frank Miller of Covenhoven Farm, has started west with a car, containing Supt. Oastler's household effects, also several horses, and cattle for Sir William Van Horne's western farm.

Mr. R. B. Van Horne of Montreal came to St. Andrews on Saturday. He said the weather was tropical here as compared with Montreal.

The published statement that the Campobello Inn will not open this season was incorrect. The house will be opened as usual in the latter part of June and will be conducted by the same management as last year.

Sir William Van Horne Buys Pictures

Montreal Star. New York, April 4. Two newly discovered portraits by Arans Sals have been sold to Sir William Van Horne, of Montreal, by H. Van Clochem, vendor of old masters, at 477 Fifth Avenue. They are now on exhibition in Van Clochem's galleries.

The portraits which will soon be sent across the northern border represent a man and a woman of that sturdy class which in the seventeenth century, made a new Holland behind the dykes. They are clad in the severest of costumes, in accordance with the ideals of the times. There is an inscription on the background of each picture which denotes that both were painted in the year 1637, when the man was 37 years old, and the woman one year his junior.

St. Croix Courier

April 11/1912

The Automobile Question in local Legislature. Resolution to prohibit use of the joy wagon one day each week voted down. (idea to shield farmers' horses from fright)

Beacon

April 18/1912

When the new kitchen wing of the Algonquin Hotel is completed—as it will be about the 24th of May—this summer hotel will possess one of the finest kitchens on the continent. It will occupy about 130 x 40 feet, and will be supplied with every modern convenience. The floors below the kitchen will be utilized for female help, for servants' dining room, etc. A Dutch oven will be placed in the basement. The floors above the kitchen will give 30 additional rooms for guests. The old wooden wing will be utilized this season for quarters for the help and for other purposes. It is expected that it will be removed this fall.

The Schooner Aldine, formerly owned in St. Andrews, went ashore near Boothbay, Maine on Sunday night, and became a wreck. She had on board a lumber cargo from Saint John to New York.

Sold Belted Cattle

A bull and five cows belonging to Sir William Van Horne's Dutch belted stock, changed hands last week. They are now the property of Sir Henry Pellatt, who has a farm near Toronto.

St. Croix Courier

April 18/1912

Twelve Hundred Perished When Titanic Went Down.

St. Croix Courier

April 25/1912

The New Queen a Splendid Structure. Reconstructed and greatly enlarged, St. Stephen's new hotel will cater for an extended patronage after Next Wednesday. (Details—9 rooms with private baths, hot water heating throughout, electricity with acetylene backup)

Beacon

April 25/1912

First news of sinking of Titanic.

"I look forward to the greatest season in the history of the hotel," said Manager Allerton, of the Algonquin Hotel, to the Beacon the other day. "We have had more bookings to date than ever before. Already there are over 60 rooms engaged." "We will have some nice parties this season," continued Mr. Allerton. "The druggists of Maine with members of their families, to the number of 350 will be here for three days during June. Then, right after them there will be the Appalachian Club, of Boston, 150 strong. They will stay six days, running into July."

Beacon

May 2/1912

Sardinia

Lively proceedings at the new Sardine Town

Business has been lively at the new sardine town at Ross's Point, Chamcook, lately. Not only have the builders of the new factory and the wharf been busy, but they have been up against some lively labor troubles. On Thursday, the Italian camp declared for higher wages and shorter hours, and threatened to enforce their demand by force of arms. The Immigration agent and Town Marshall were summoned to the scene, and to prevent possible bloodshed Magistrate Stoop went out and some twenty-five or thirty husky white men were sworn in as special constables. "NO. 10," a swarthy son of Italy, with unpronounceable name was said to be the ringleader. He was collared, and placed in charge of the Immigration agent, who deported him to the US by train the same night. But the other Italians would not go to work and Mr. Murray, the Italian contractor was called down to use his influence on them.

Italian Open Fire

The labor troubles at the sardine works nearly culminated in a murder on Friday last. A number of disgruntled Italian laborers were hanging about the office of the works and were ordered away by special constable Marshall. One of them did not move quickly enough and Marshall gave him a push. The Italian responded with a blow, and Marshall, who is a bit of boxer, replied in kind. The Italian moved off a few feet and then wheeling around, drew a revolver and pointed it at his assailant. William Hannigan saw the revolver and he cried out to Marshall to drop. Marshall dropped just as the trigger was pulled, and the shot passed over his head. The Italian took to the woods, and it is thought has gone away.

All the troublemakers on both sides have since been removed, and the work of construction is now proceeding peacefully along.

New Grammar School being built. Old building used to house workers.

Beacon

May 16/1912

Death previous week in London of F. W. Thompson of acute dyspepsia. "It was a great shock to his Canadian friends everywhere, particularly in St. Andrews, where he mingled very freely with the people of the town during the summer and always manifested a deep interest in the place. Mr. Thompson was a native of Montreal and although only 50 years of age, he had climbed to the very top of the financial ladder. Besides being Vice-president of the Ogilvie Milling Company, he was director of the royal Bank and of many other financial and industrial corporations.

Beacon

May 16, 1912

Miss Kathleen Cockburn [daughter of M. N.] graduated last week from the Ladies College, Halifax. One of the features of the graduation was a debate on the suffragette question. Miss Cockburn led the negative side of the question. Her side won out on delivery, though the other side had the best arguments.

Beacon

May 16/1912

Sir William Van Horne, accompanied by President Johnson, of the Canadian Sardine Company, arrived from Montreal on Monday. Having inspected the works at Chamcook, Sir William drove to Minister's Island to look after his property interests there.

St. Croix Courier

May 23/1912

The Johnson Hotel a Comfortable Home. Alterations and improvements have made it a Desirable Addition to the town of St. Stephen. (Details)

Beacon

May 23/1912

Sir William Van Horne. Appreciative Sketch of big Canadian in English paper. (contains references to his summer hobbies such as farming)

The Canadian mail of May 4/1912, published in London, contains an appreciative sketch of Sir William Van Horne, written in very racy style by the Mail's special commissioner.

Among other things, it says:


In Canada Sir William Van Horne built 3,000 miles of main line, 2,700 of which were built through a wilderness, and today the line is busy all the year round carrying the crops grown in that wilderness. This great work he accomplished while still in the prime of life. Moreover, it is something worth recording in these days of "jobs" that no shadow of scandal ever spoiled Sir William Van Horne's work. Everywhere he is spoken of not only with respect but with affection. At the Pen and Pencil Club in Montreal he is a great favorite. He is a very well-travelled man, and an excellent raconteur, and members of this Bohemian Club, which includes in its membership some of the cleverest and wittiest men in the city, find additional enjoyment in the Club's gatherings if Sir William is present.

On the afternoon of my visit to him, I thought how characteristic it was of the modest character of the man upon whom I was calling, that the conversation did not turn upon the CPR but rather upon two of his hobbies—hobbies, by the way, so widely apart that I should say that the two were rarely followed by one and the same man. Sir William Van Horne has devoted his leisure time to the study of art and stockbreeding, in both of which he had made himself a proficient expert. Many a farmer might envy his knowledge of Shorthorns and Clydesdales, and many an art critic would find that, with all his own study of art and of the works of great painters, the knowledge of this man, to whom the study of art has been a labour of love, carried out in the leisure moments of a busy life, was equal, and perhaps superior, to his own.

In the course of conversation Sir William referred to his farms near Winnipeg and in New Brunswick, and said that he was mostly interested in the breeding of pure-bred Shorthorns and Clydesdales. "Canada," he said, "has imported a large number of Clydesdales. My Clydesdales are bred from sons of Baron's Pride, the mainstay of the Clydesdale stock. I prefer Clydesdales to other breeds, and I breed them for use on my farms, and also for stud purposes. I have also a large herd of pure-bred Shorthorns, so well established now that I have no need to import fresh stock."

Sir William showed me some photographs of his farm near Winnipeg. In the foreground of the picture were some white-belted cattle. These cattle came from a Dutch stock. The original ancestors of the herd had white about their feet and legs, but careful breeding has resulted in a herd in which the white band round the body is the only white on the animals.

The conversation then turned on pictures, and Sir William kindly showed me his wonderful collection, which includes works of Velasquez, Moroni, Franz Hals, Cuyp, Ruysdael, Rembrandt, Constable, Reynolds, and other great masters. The gem of the collection, Sir William told me, is a full-length portrait by Velasquez. As we walked through the rooms containing these treasures Sir William talked of the men at whose works we were looking. I found him a veritable encyclopedia of art. He is himself no mean artist, and one room contained several of his own paintings. One of them, "Sydney at Night" was especially striking. Among other treasures Sir William Van Horne owns several models of ships two and three centuries old. The story of these models is that in the old days, when a ship was launched, a model was made and hung up in a church as a kind of votive offering. In Sir William's collection there are forty-seven of these models. His collection of art treasures is—to use his own words—the result of years of work and study. I came away impressed with the idea that Sir William Van Horne must have consumed a large quantity of mid-night oil in his busy life.

The St. Andrews Boom

Some of the Things Coming Our Way

Bangor Commercial.

Eastport, May 16.

St. Andrews, New Brunswick is experiencing a boom this year, which is causing the residents of this usually quiet little town to make an extra effort to keep pace with the time and the new improvements which are to be introduced. The large force of men at work on the construction of the Canadian Sardine Company's plant at Chamcook three miles from the town, adds new life to the place. The American Can Company is to erect a can making establishment at Chamcook and the Sardine Company is to have its own electric lights. Rumor also has it that an electric road is to be built from Chamcook to St. Andrews, and may be extended to connect with the electric road at St. Stephen. A large number of concrete cottages are to be built for the accommodation of the employees.

New Sardine town

Rushing the Works and Town site Plans

Men, money and machinery, combined with brains and enterprise, can work marvels with the face of nature. In the space of a few weeks they have worked wonders in the development of the new sardine manufacturing village at Chamcook, St. Andrews, and the half has not been revealed.

The site for the sardine plant and its residential accessories occupies the tongue of land lying between the extreme end of what was formerly known as Ross's Point, opposite the North-eastern point of Minister's Island, and the CPR track.

The factory plant will occupy the extreme end of the peninsula. This structure composed of reinforced concrete, 185 x 76 feet, is now more than half constructed. In another fortnight perhaps, the third story will be built and the roof on.

On the western side of the factory building, the can-making plant is now in process of erection. This building will be 130 x 67 feet, and like the other buildings, will be composed of reinforced concrete. To place its foundations, it was found necessary to erect a cofferdam around the work to keep out the tide. Between the can-making building and the factory the powerhouse is placed. This building will be 50 feet square. Its foundation has been laid and the superstructure is being erected.

The office building, 56 x 38, is immediately to the north-east of the factory, and will be so arranged that all the employees in entering or leaving must pass the office windows. The second story of this building is now being worked on.

Stretching from the office towards Chamcook Narrows is the pier, which will be 400 feet in length. At the end of this pier there will be a depth of water of 18 feet at low tide. The cutting shed will be placed on this wharf. A part of the wharf has been built.

The Town site.

On Saturday last, Mr. Jones, the architect, was on the ground laying out the site of the residential section. This will occupy the upland, immediately to the south of the track. It will be in semi-circular form, with the station in the centre and a little square in front. On the eastern side of the station, occupying the upland alongside the property of Mr. James Scallion, the women's boarding house will be placed, while at the western slope will be the men's boarding houses. These building will be of uniform size, three stories in height. Then there will be about thirty small cottages, also a larger building to contain stores and a concert hall. Concrete blocks will be used in the construction of the cottages. A building, for the manufacture of the blocks has been erected. As Sir William Van Horne undertook the responsibility for the town site plan there can be no question as to its artistic appearance.

A broad avenue from the works to the residential section has been cut out and is now being graded. An ample supply of fresh water will be obtained from the Chamcook Lake main. A thorough system of sewerage will also be carried out. The CPR has a large crew of men with steam shovels employed in laying a spur track from its main line to the works. The rails will run along the western side of the factory. This spur will be completed and ready for use in a few weeks.

The contract for the construction of the Sardine Company's' buildings is in the hands of Mr. F. M Hartman, who is giving the matter his personal attention and is sparing no pains to hurry the work along. Mr. M. H. Walker, of Montreal, is superintendent of the contractor. Mr. R. A Clark is inspector for the Company. The necessary engineering work is being performed by Mr. Skiff. Grimmer.

New Sewer system in St. Andrews well in progress.

The Inn at Campobello will be open as usual this year. Most, if not all, of the summer cottages on that island will also be occupied.

Beacon

May 30/1912

The Algonquin Hotel Company has offered to pay the cost of running a sewer from the corner of Mary and Parr Street to Edward, giving the hotel connection with the sewer that is now being laid on that street. [town council will meet to consider proposal]

Old "bank" building which for fifty years stood alongside brick building at Queen and Frederick, purchased by William McKinney of Woodstock and moved to his lot opposite Beacon office. Building originally built by Charles Wardlaw as bank. Bank of North America had office there for several years. G. D. Grimmer and T. T. Odell clerks there.

Beacon

June 6/1912

Montreal Star—The special services in St. Andrews commences on June 17th. The historic interest of the locality, the picturesque views of the land, islands and ocean, and the finest golf links in the world are making St. Andrews a much-favored place.

St. Croix Courier

June 13/1912

The Maine Druggists will hold their annual meeting at the Algonquin Hotel June 26th to 28th and will probably make a side trip to St. Stephen and Calais.

Beacon

June 13/1912

St. Croix Auto Club

Newly formed. The committee on legislation will endeavour to secure legislation in New Brunswick authorizing the passage of automobile and teams on the right side of the international bridges the entire length of such structures with the idea of avoiding mix-ups due to the changing from right to left as at present; also to secure other legislation of benefit to motorists. The street committee will make a special effort in the direction of road improvement and will urge town authorities to do their road and bridge repair work in the spring of the year instead of the in the fall, as at present.

Beacon

June 20/1912

Road from St. Andrews "Villainous"

Telegraph—A gentleman who it will be admitted is a most impartial critic, as he is one of the best known conservatives of the dominion, arrived in the city yesterday en route from Montreal to Amherst by automobile and expressed himself as failing to understand how a public road in any province could be so bad as the highway between St. Andrews and St. John. The gentleman is Dr. Nathanial Curry, president of Canadian Car Foundries, ltd., who was accompanied by his wife and N. G. Curry, his son, and the latter' wife.

Dr. Curry said he left Montreal on Wednesday and came through New Hampshire and Maine to St. Stephen and St. "Andrews. "After leaving St. Andrews the road was villainous," he said, "and I fail to understand how public roads in this province or any province for that matter could be in such a condition. It is actually dangerous and no place for a high-power car. Here and there I could see signs of automobiles having become mired by the roadside, with the marks of the skids used for extricating them still visible. It was by far the worst road that we saw anywhere on our tour."

When asked if he thought New Brunswick roads were getting any worse, Dr. Curry said that he had not been on this particular piece of road, but two years ago had taken an extensive trip through the province and found nothing as bad as the St. Andrews to Saint John highway.

Beacon

June 20/1912

A bigger and better Algonquin was thrown open to the public on Saturday last, by Manager Allerton. Since the hour of the hotel's closing last fall, workmen have been employed in erecting and fitting up the five-story kitchen annex which now forms part of this popular summer hostelry. Besides supplying many additional rooms, this annex gives the hotel one of the finest kitchens on the American continent. Immense ranges and ovens have been put in, and a cold storage plant has been installed which of itself has cost over $7,000. Other improvements have been made throughout the hotel, amply justifying the declaration that the Algonquin of 1912 is a bigger and better hotel than ever before. But what has been accomplished in the way of changes and additions since last year is only a patch to what is contemplated in the approaching Fall.

The Algonquin Hotel staff this season is composed of:—A. Allerton, Manager; Spencer Farmer, chief clerk; Mr. Francour, Second Clerk; Miss Hewitt, Stenographer; Miss Cole, News Clerk; Mrs. H. E. Banks, Housekeeper; Miss Granahan, Asst. Housekeeper; William Allerton, Steward; Jas. S. Hobbs, Chef; Jacob Sessler, Chief Baker; Ira Brown, Chief Engineer; Richard Scott, Second Engineer; Jas. A. McLean , Head Waiter; George, McLean, Second Head Waiter; Miss Agnes McDonald, Head laundress; Robert Tennant, Head Porter; Lester B. Struthers, Head Bellman; Thomas R. Hogan, 
Chief Wine Clerk; Mir. Henderson, Barber; Joseph Harrison, head Gardener; Miss McDonald, Telegraph Operator; Miss Reeves, manicurist; August Suck, Cello Leader; Miss S. Ames, Pianist; Percy Leveen, Violinist.

Cornerstone of new school to be laid Friday.

At the Sardine Town

Work is going steadily forward at the new sardine site, Chamcook. Last week the payroll for the workmen was considerably over $4,000. The last story of the factory building is being worked on and good progress has been made on other buildings. Work has also been begun on the boarding house and cottages.

Beacon

June 27, 1912

Handsome Building

One of the pettiest residences in town is that of Judge Cockburn. By the efforts of carpenters and other mechanics its whole appearance has undergone a change. A mansard roof, with ornamental windows has completely changed the aspect of the upper floor. The bedrooms have been enlarged, a large hall has been provided, a pretty sewing room has been supplied, also a bathroom and other accessories. On the ground floor the stairway has been changed, the kitchen extended, and coat room and chine closet put in. The street front has also been improved with a commodious and comfortable verandah placed on the western side of the building.

St. Croix Courier

June 27/1912

The Inn at Welshpool opens this week for the summer season with many rooms engaged in advance. (No mention for years of Tyn-y-Coed or Tyn-y-Maes)

Lady Van Horne and Miss Van Horne have come down from Montreal to again shed the light of their genial presence over beautiful "Covenhoven."

Beacon

June 27/1912

The "Square Deal" in Auto Running

A farmer living on the outskirts of St. Andrews visited the Beacon last week to enter a protest against the reckless driving of autos on the country roads. He said the roads have become positively dangerous and conditions are daily growing worse. In some instances, the auto drivers show consideration for owners of teams and pedestrians, but in the majority of cases there is an utter disregard for their feeling or conditions. They dash by teams without warning; race down hills at breakneck speed, regardless of crossroads or private driveways, behaving as if there was no law at all for their government, and no limit as to the speed they should adopt. The protesting farmer wanted to know whether the auto owners controlled the roads, or whether the man with the horse had any rights they were bound to respect.

In answer to his query, we can only say that the roads belong to the people and are intended to be used by all classes of vehicles, the auto included. They are not intended to be used recklessly by anyone. As we hear of some marvellous speed records being made between St. Andrews and outside points, we are forced to the conclusion that there is something in the complaint that the farmer makes. But the remedy is not so easily applied. The law is very liberal with respect to the rate of speed at which autos may run on a country road, practically leaving the matter at the discretion of the auto driver. He may run twelve miles an hour, or fifteen, or twenty, —just as the conditions may warrant. Looking the matter over, it would seem as if the remedy lay in the application of the "square deal." In some New England communities, a thorough understanding has been reached between auto drivers and horse-owners by the "square deal" process, each side agreeing to give the other "a square deal" instead of having recourse to forcible methods of adjusting troubles. We feel that an arrangement of this kind would be satisfactory to our farmers. If, instead of dashing by a fractious colt, the auto owner would stop and endeavor to accustom the horse to the machine, he would be helping himself by allaying the feeling of resentment against the auto which many farmers cherish, and which at some time may lead to retributive measures. It might also be the means of preventing a serious accident at some time. We would appeal to auto drivers to give this matter their consideration. Some day they may need the services of the farmer or the farmer's horse, and they want to keep on the good side of them.

Long piece on opening of new school.

Beacon

July 4/1912

R. J. Christie back at the Algonquin again in cottage four

Lady Tait and Miss Winnifred Tait are spending the summer at the Algonquin.

Beacon

July 4, 1912

The management of the Andraeleo Club has secured for an attraction for July 8, the Royal English Hand Bell Ringers, a company of performers whose entertainments have given a great deal of pleasure wherever they have been heard. In Saint John they were loudly acclaimed. The Standard says they were "as clever a group of entertainers as it has been St. John's privilege to hear for a long time." The Telegraph report says that they gave "as evening of musical delight." The people of St Andrews may prepare themselves for a delightful programme.

St. Croix Courier

July 11/1912

New Canning Town

Girls will be imported from Norway and Elsewhere

Good progress is being made with the canning plant at Chamcook, also the boarding houses. The standpipe which is to provide water for the new sardine town has been erected alongside the track. It will supply the purest of fresh water by gravity for the various buildings. The help problem is to be solved by the importation of girls from Norway and elsewhere. It is expected that 120 girls will leave Norway about the first of August. These girls are of superior type and are accustomed to the handling of fish. In addition to local help, it is likely that men and women will be brought here from Nova Scotia fishing villages. The company has already booked large orders for sardines, clams and other products of sea and shore that it proposes canning.

The CPR may be grasping—it may be out after the dollar like most other people—but with all its faults there is no corporation in Canada that has done more, and is doing more, to develop the country, than the CPR. Wherever its lines touch, or its connections reach, there development begins and continues. St. Andrews furnishes a striking example of this in the great development of summer interests which has taken place since the CPR assumed control. While this is no doubt designed for the company's own advantage, yet the people of the place have shared in its benefits and must continue to do so. At Saint John, the CPR is carrying on a great work, and at other points that might be named the same progressive spirit is manifesting itself. A further example of the CPR's advanced policy towards the country at large is shown by the methods the Company has adopted to advertise the farming opportunities of the county, by its sending out of the "farming special" train, by the establishment of illustration farms, etc. If it would only give the farmers living along its lines, cheaper rates of freight it would be about as near perfection as any railway corporation might be expected to be.

A large number of guests have arrived at the Inn at Welchpool, Campobello, and as about all the cottages are occupied for the summer the season at this popular resort may well be said to be in full swing. About all the rooms at the Inn are engaged for the months of July and August.

Beacon

July 18/1912

Sir William's Swimming Pool

A distinguished feature of the landscape on Sir William Van Horne's little island kingdom is his observation tower and swimming pool. This tower is located on the southern point of Minister's Island, and commands a broad sweep of St. Andrews Bay. It is circular in form, with a 30-foot floor space, and is open on all sides. It is elegantly furnished in mahogany. The lower part of the tower is fitted up with bathrooms, and will be supplied with a salt water shower bath. Just outside the tower a swimming pool about 50 feet wide has been hewn out of the solid rock. At low tide it contains about five feet of water, while at high water its depth is about eight feet. The masonry on the tower was constructed by Mr. Charles Horsnell, the carpenter work being done by R. D. Rigby.

Work in the sardine factories at the present time is very slack, but with a slight increase in the market business will no doubt pick up.—Eastport Sentinel

The membership of the Golf Club has been greatly increased this season. In order to furnish amply playing space for all, a supplementary course will be laid out on the Town Home grounds, leased by the Club. {The late F. W. Thompson was past president of the Club]

St. Croix Courier

July 25/1912

An accident occurred on Sunday night to the lighting plant on Sir Thomas Shaughnessy's grounds. The explosions were very heavy, causing 14 windows in Tipperary to be destroyed. None of the family were injured except in the way of fright. A number of bell boys from the Algonquin, who assisted in staying the flames, were more or less burned and bruised. Sir Thomas was not here at the time and the family are now at the hotel, comfortably quartered. The gas house was soon reduced to ashes and a merciful rain, helped prevent the fire from spreading to the home or adjacent cottages.

Wiley Baird, manager of Sir William Van Horne's model farm at St. Andrews, visited his home at Lancaster last week, and on his return to St. Andrews on Saturday was accompanied by his mother and by her sister, Mrs. Bird, Eddy St. Amherst. Sir William's farm is considered one of the finest of its size, and best managed in Canada—'Amherst Cor. Tribune

Duke of Connaught to make unofficial visit to St. Andrews.

Beacon

July 25/1912

"Tipperary" in Eruption

Sir Thomas Shaughnessy's gas House Takes Fire

Old Fort Tipperary which has been silent for many, many years, broke loose on Sunday night and for a few minutes started the townsfolk and summer visitors with the rumpus it made. It happened this way. Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, whose beautiful summer home is within the ramparts of the old fort, has a gas-house located about 60 feet from his house. On Sunday night, the supply of gas in the house running short, the butler went out to the gashouse to turn on a little more of the illuminant. He lit a match upon entering and then turned what he thought was the proper valve. Evidently it was the wrong one, for in an instant the place was a sheet of flame. As quickly as possible an alarm was sent in. Then the explosion of the gas-tanks began, their thunderous detonations waking the still echoes of the night for miles around. The noise of the explosions caused great commotion. Those who did not know where the fire was thought the some dynamite store-house was burning.
Fortunately, a sprinkle of rain was falling at the time, otherwise the shower of sparks which fell on the roof of the dwelling house would soon have brought about its destruction. The gas house was totally destroyed before water connection could be obtained with the hydrant at the hotel.

During the early part of the fire, Mr. Gidman, Sir Thomas's coachman, had one arm injured by the fire. Mr. William Allerton, the Algonquin Hotel steward, was also slightly injured. Laurence Cluff, a bell-boy at the Algonquin had his face and hands burned by the explosion. Carl Leonard another bell-boy, belonging to Boston, was thrown down and severely injured about the shoulder. Messrs. Struther and Fisher, two other members of the Algonquin staff, sustained slight burns. Neither Sir Thomas nor his sons were at home, but the lady members of the house, though a little started at first by the deafening explosions bore up bravely. Mrs. Fred. Shaughnessy succumbed after reaching the Algonquin, but she soon recovered.

Beaver Board. A substitute for plaster and laths. For finishing the interior of buildings. Durable. Artistic. W. H. Thorne and Company of Saint John, Market Square.

Though the present Algonquin Hotel is one of the finest in Canada, a bigger and better Algonquin is promised for next year. It will be wholly of concrete. All the present wooden building will be torn down immediately upon the closing of the hotel this fall and a concrete structure will be erected in its stead. A very much larger dining hall will be put in the new plant, the present dining room space being much too small. Other features will also be added to the new building. (Contract to Lyall and Sons, who did the Kitchen wing)

Beacon

Aug 1/1912

It is expected that the Duke of Connaught will pay an unofficial visit to St. Andrews this month, arriving here in the Steamer. Earl Grey on the 20th and remaining until the 24th. He will doubtless take advantage of the three days' rest here to enjoy a few turns over the famous Algonquin golf links. (New Gov. Gen)

The Chamcook Project

Canadian Sardine Company Directors Pay a Visit to New Town

On Thursday last, President Johnson, Sir William Van Horne, Mr. G. W. Bosworth, and Mr. Bienvenn, of Montreal, members of the directorate of the Canadian Sardine Company, paid their first official visit to the new works at Chamcook. They made a thorough inspection of the grounds and buildings and seemed well satisfied with the appearance of things in general. They returned to Montreal in Sir William's private car.

Beacon

Aug 8/1912

The summer tourist business, though it has been affected to some extent by the unusual weather conditions, has been remarkably successful this season. The Algonquin Hotel has had a larger run of guests than ever before, the guest list including members of the very best Canadian and American families. The other C. P. R. hotel, The Inn, has been crowded to its full capacity for several weeks.

Beacon

Aug 8/1912

Rumours of war between England and Germany. New school to be called "Prince Arthur" school after new Governor General Duke of Connaught who will dedicate it upon his visit Aug.22.

The boss of the Italian labourers struck for $6 dollars a day, but got the bounce instead, along with a number of his confederates.

Beacon

Aug 15/1912

Algonquin Tennis Club.

T. Shaughnessy Hon. Pres.

Thomas Tait Pres. etc.

The club newly formed. "There is more interest in tennis this season than ever before."

A Big Sardiner

The "Cansarco" First of New Fleet to Reach Port

The "Cansarco" is the first of the big fleet of sardine boats, belonging to the Canadian Sardine Company, to make its appearance in St. Andrews harbor. It is a beauty and as strong as wood and iron can make it. Oak timbers and oak plank have been used. The boat reflects credit upon the builder, Mr. McKay, of Shelburne. The dimensions of the "Cansarco" are –75 feet over all; breadth 16 feet; depth, 7 ½ feet. It has two masts and spreads 600 yards of 14-inch canvas. A 60 h.p. Murrand Tregurtha gasoline engine furnished the auxiliary power. The boat will carry 75 hhds of fish. Both the engine room and forward house are comfortably fitted up. The latter contains 8 bunks, besides closets for food, dishes, flags, etc. Capt. George Johnson, of Leonardville, more recently of Saint John, will be commander of the craft, his son, Byron Johnson, being the engineer. Both of them are proud of the boat and engine.

Grand falls Power Project

The development and utilization of the water power at Grand Falls, which, chiefly on account of various speculative ventures, have for a long time been practically in a state of suspense, will now be proceeded with as speedily as possible, this being assured by the merger of the Grand Falls Power Company and the Grand Falls Water Power and Boom Company, which has taken place within the last few days. The new company will be known as the Grand Falls Company, Limited, and will have a capital of several millions.

American multi-millionaires are the chief financial interest in the new concern, while some of the biggest Canadian capitalists are also interested in this great project.

The president of the amalgamated company is Sir William Van Horne, and the names of the other officers, whose positions at present are only tentative, are for the time being withheld from publication.—Telegraph

Beacon

Aug 22/1912

Duke of Connaught—son of Victoria, uncle of current King George V, Gov. Gen. of Canada, brother of late King Edward VII. [to visit St. Andrews—programme of events described]

Horse Drowned

A valuable horse belonging to Acheson Hartford, which was tied alongside one of the barns at Minister's Island, on Tuesday night of last week, broke his halter and started for home unguided. The tide covered the bar, but this did not deter him from plunging in and starting to swim across. He had not gone very far when the heavy carriage dragged the animal down and he was drowned.

St. Andrews's Last Circus

The last circus to play in St. Andrews came here forty years ago. (1872) It was a memorable performance, we are told, as the circus employees came in collision with the townsmen, and a lively battle was the result. The local scrappers won out, though not before Sheriff Paul had in interfere on behalf of peace. There were a number of broken heads as the result of the scrim. That night the circus gave a free performance.

New Chamcook Town

A little community is gradually growing up in the vicinity of the Chamcook sardine works. In addition to the Company's houses, "Oak Hall," St. Stephen, has opened a branch store; John Ross, of St. Andrews, has established a barber shop; Charles Beach, of Honeydale, has opened a general store and boarding house, and a store is also being operated by a young man named Hatt, from Grand Manan. Several small dwelling houses have been run up, being owned by Messrs. Johnson, Black and Hatt.

Progress is being made with the Company's concrete block houses, but they are still far from being in a habitable state. Two interesting members of the new community are two bear cubs, which were captured at Honeydale, and which are chained in front of the Beach Store. They are very knowing youngsters.

Tentative program for Duke's visit.

Hay Fever Convention at Campobello. At The Inn.

St. Croix Courier

Aug 22/1912

Merits of Campobello are Being Recognized

The claim of the Island of Campobello that residents there secure absolute immunity from hay fever has been very substantially recognized by the fact that a branch convention of the Hay Fever Association of the United States will be held at The Inn, Campobello, on August 28th next. Vice President Patterson of the association will preside at the convention and it is expected that very much information of value of sufferers from hay fever will be presented for consideration. The Inn is gaining in popular favor from year to year and this season has been one of the best in its history. The many guests who have found peace and comfort within its hospitable walls, excellent table and the unvarying attention of the genial manager and this capable staff, are unanimous in the expression of the opinion that among the many attractive summer resorts in the Maritime Provinces. The Inn is undoubtedly one of the best.

Beacon

Aug 29/1912

Vice Regal Visit

Duke of Connaught Loyally Welcomed at St. Andrews [Willa's book, p. 29 photo]

Receives Address, Dedicates School and has a Good Time on the Golf Links

All anticipations with respect to the visit of St. Andrews of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia, last week were more than realized. The weather was not quite up to the mark in all respects, but it remained sufficiently stationary on Thursday to permit the public functions to be held most successfully.

The town was never more gaily decorated, nor was there ever more people on the streets. Autos and carriages by the score were present. St. Stephen, Milltown, Calais, St. George, the islands and the mainland villages in the County each contributed its quota to the general throng. The Warden of the county, Mr. E. A. McNeill attended, and was present on the dock to greet His Highness and welcome him to Charlotte County. So also were Mayor Murchie, of Milltown, and Mayor Grearson, of St. George.

Nor was the scene afloat any less dazzling than on shore. The big American yacht Kehtoh was a mass of bunting, so was Mr. Hopkins's beautiful yacht Seiglinde, also the clipper sardine boat Cansarco, Mr. Wheelock's yacht, the yachts belonging to the Rigby fleet and many others beside. A more spontaneous greeting to a representative of royalty could not have been devised.

Promptly at 3 o'clock the vice-regal party landed at the public wharf. The Duke, attired in plain afternoon dress, was accompanied by the Duchess of Princess Patricia, with the official and personal attendants.

Upon reaching the wharf they were welcomed by a reception committee composed of the Mayor, members of the council and school board and a number of representative residents, included among the latter being Sir William Van Horne an Hon. Senator Mackay.

The party walked to the head of the wharf where they embarked in carriages and preceded by the St. Andrews band moved in the direction of the new school building, on King Street. They were accompanied by an immense concourse of people, on foot, in autos and carriage. The school children and their teachers were lined up on either side of the street, and greeted the vice-regal party by waving flags and scattering flowers in tier paths.

Arrived at the school, the visitors were taken to a platform, which had been erected in front of the school, the children being massed around the platform. A portion of the platform had been railed off for the distinguished guests, and was especially furnished and decorated for them.

Just as the ladies of the party had taken their seats, little Misses Odell and Dorothy Hanson stepped forward and presented the Duchess and Princess with a pretty bouquet each. They shook the hands of the little ladies and thanked them most graciously

[dedication of school here described]

On the Golf Links

On Wednesday and again on Thursday and Friday, the Duke and members of his party appeared on the golf links for play, being driven out by autos from the St. Andrews Garage, in charge of the Messrs. Anning. They enjoyed the course thoroughly, the Duke stating to the Mayor that it was one of the finest courses he had ever played upon.

The Decorations.

Never was St. Andrews so thoroughly and so beautifully decorated as it was on the occasion of the vice-regal visit. Not only were the business houses and streets gay with bunting, but most of the dwellings were prettily decorated. The Mason Hall was a mass of beautiful decoration, the banners of the lodge being included in them. The members of the Pythian and Orange bodies had their place of meeting gaily decorated with bunting. Customs collector Snodgrass had a most tasteful arrangement of flags and bunting in front of the customs building. Kennedy's Hotel was very prettily adorned. Wren's Drug store was handsomely adorned. The block house was likewise decorated. Almost every dwelling in town had its decoration, so that it would be unfair to particularize. A good deal of credit and many thanks are due to contractor McVey, who put himself to a lot of trouble to assist the school committee in carrying out the programme at the school. He worked night and day to get the name plate completed, and also permitted the committee the free use of the lumber for platform purposes.

Incidents of the visit—

Almost a serious accident occurred during the procession on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Whidden Graham, of Milltown, got out of his auto to crank it up, not knowing that the power was on. As he finished cranking it the machine started up and came in contact with a carriage containing Mrs. Augustus Rigby and Miss Eva Stoop. The carriage was overturned and the ladies thrown out, narrowly escaping being run down by the auto.

As the Duke was driving down King Street, an enthusiastic young woman waved an Irish flag. His Highness recognized the flag and smilingly saluted it.

Capt. James Leonard was one of the loyal residents of Deer Island to come up to see the Duke. It so happened that the Duke and the Captain were landing about the same time in the forenoon, and the Duke exchanged greetings with Captain James. They got quite chummy at the wharf. Some hours afterward when Captain Leonard was formally introduced to the Duke by the Mayor, his Highness laughingly replied that he had had the pleasure of meeting the Captain before.

The spice of adventure connected with the ducal visit here will serve to fix it all the more strongly upon the distinguished visitors. The duke's military secretary got entangled in a fish weir on the night of arrival and had to spend a couple of hours in working his way out. It was one of the biggest "catches" that the weir had made during the season. Then the ducal party had quite an adventure while on their way to Sir William and Lady Van Horne's Thursday evening. The rudder of their motorboat became disabled, and quite a long time elapsed before the disabled boat could reach Minister's Island. When the party returned to the Earl Grey it was on board the Sardine Company's crack sardine steamer "Casarco" in the charge of Capt. George Johnson. Capt. Johnson made the transfer from island to steamer in splendid shape, landing his precious cargo in the best of order. It was an auspicious beginning for the sardine boat.

The concert under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, in Andraeleo Hall was a most successful one. A large and appreciative audience being present. The Algonquin orchestra contributed some high-class music; Mrs. Henry Joseph read and sang very sweetly; Miss Kathleen Cockburn captivated the audience with her readings; little Miss Muriel Dryer in her songs and antics was most fascinating, while Mr. R. A. Stuart, Jr., was in excellent voice. Mrs. R. A. Stuart, Jr., was accompanist. The concert was carried out under the direction of Mrs. G. H. Stickney. None of the ducal party was present the accident to their motorboat preventing them from getting to town. The gross receipts were $148. The ushers for the occasion were Miss Alice Anderson, Miss Phylis Cockburn, Mr. George H. Cockburn, Mr.

Percy E. Odell and Mr. Herbert S. Everett.

The vice-regal party entrained at the CPR station on Friday night, and at 5:30 on Saturday morning left for Fredericton, where the Duke received a loyal welcome and where he assisted in the rededication of the restored Anglican cathedral. The exercises were of a most dignified character. From Fredericton the party proceeded west.

The train in which the vice-regal party is travelling is a splendidly appointed one, the fittings being most sumptuous. Conductor Vandine took the train out of St. Andrews. /The engineer was Bert. Boone.

Duke's reply to mayor at dedication of school: "I was very glad to follow the example of many others in selecting your charming seaside town for a few days rest before commencing a journey to two months to the Pacific coast and back; and having seen St. Andrews I quite understand how it is that so many hard worked people come here for their holidays. For you are able to offer a number of attractions which few places can boast, and the only regret felt by myself, as well as by the Duchess and my daughter, is that our visit is of such short duration."

Beacon

Aug 29/1912

A Big Yacht

Mr. James Ross's big ocean-going yacht Glencairn (formerly the property of Mr. Pulitzer, of the New York World) arrived at St. Andrews on Sunday from Newport, and anchored near the western entrance. Mr. Ross came ashore during the afternoon and visited Mr. and Mrs. William Hope and other Montreal friends. The Glencairn is a 1600-ton vessel and carried 47 men.

Improvement League. Campobello, especially Welshpool, is strictly up to date. The effort of the residents, backed up by the aid of the summer visitors, has resulted in a "civic Improvement league," having as its object the beautifying of the village. The school children have been enlisted under the "town beautiful" banner and their example might well be followed by larger places. Lubec Herald.

St. Croix Courier

Sept 5/1912

Empress of Russia launched at Glasgow. CPR's latest steamer

Rumoured CPR will buy Campobello Property

It is generally reported at Eastport that agents of the CPR have been looking over Campobello Island, with a view to purchasing the property from the New York parties who now have control of it. This has been a very poor season at Campobello, but few of the cottages have been occupied, and the patronage at the Inn has not been up to the usual standard. Should the CPR get control of the island, as is now expected, there would no doubt be many changes and improvements made and the large hotel, the Tyn-y-coed, which has been idle for many years, would be repaired and opened to the public. This fine house occupies a very beautiful site near Friar's Head and at one time was patronized extensively by summer visitors but for the past dozen or more years has been allowed to go to ruin and decay.

Beacon

Sept 5/1912

Auto Dives in River

Fortunately River was out at the Time

If Waweig River had been at home on Thursday afternoon last instead of cavorting around St. Andrews Bay, there might have been a serious auto accident.

During the afternoon, three young physicians from Calais, Drs. Lawson and Brown and another, were telling off the miles in their auto, on their way to the Pythian picnic at St. Andrews, when their power gave out in climbing the hill on the eastern end of Waweig Bridge. The moment the power gave out the machine began to back up. In a twinkling almost it was over the steep riverbank on the upper side of the road. Its occupants, finding themselves helpless, leaped out and let the machine go. It ran down into the riverbed, and coming in contact with a huge boulder, was capsized, with considerable injury to its anatomy.

The physicians held a consultation over the dismembered machine and concluded that it could be saved by a number of surgical operations. They employed a double horse team, dragged the machine out of the riverbed and towed it sadly back to Calais, where the needful operations were performed.

Eastport has a rumor that the CPR is to buy up the summer interests in Campobello Island. No such rumor is heard here, though it may be on the carpet. A summer connection with Campobello would be valuable attraction for patrons of St. Andrews.

It has been a very unsatisfactory season, owing to the unusual weather conditions. Compared with other resorts, however, St. Andrews has done splendidly.

Eastport Worrying

There is an election on in Maine, and the newspaper editors are "seeing things"—as they generally do on such momentous occasions. The editor of the Eastport Citizen sees the finish of the sardine factories and the boneless herring business should a low-tariff government be elected. Says the Citizen:—

Now the future of both of these industries depends entirely on the maintenance of the present high tariff. Remove the tariff from sardines and what will happen? Canada can force her weir men, by imposing an export tax on herring, to sell their catches to the enormous factory at Chamcook, or to the smaller concerns at L'Etang or Black Harbor. Canada could force her weir men to do this, but she wouldn't have to. The Canadian concerns don't have to pay the wages to their help that the Eastport factories must. It is said that the Chamcook Co. is importing girls from Norway and Sweden to work for forty or fifty cents a day. Women here often make three dollars per day, and sometimes as much as six or seven. Under these conditions, with no tariff to keep them out of our market, in which they can command the same price as our American packers, the Canadian concerns could forbid our packers at the weirs, and take not only the Canadian herring but the American as well. In that event, Eastport packers would have either to cut down their wages, which are low enough now, or go out of business; and those who now depend on the factories for a living, would have to accept the lower scale of pay, or seek employment on the other side, at Canadian wages.

"So much for sardines. Now for our boneless herring business. At the present time, that is developing into an industry of considerable importance, the more because it furnished employment during the winter, when the sardine factories are closed. The only market for boneless herring is the United States market, and the duty on boneless herring is centering that industry here in Eastport. Remove the duty and the business of putting up boneless herring will move across to Campobello and Grand Manan, where, owing to their nearness to the weirs and their low scale of wages, they can pack cheaper than is possible on this side. Even now they pack to a certain extent, and sell their goods on this side, in spite of the duty.

The same is largely true of the handling of good fish of all other kinds. The removal of the duty would simply transfer the business across the border, where they are nearer to the fisheries, and pay lower wages than on this side."

Norwegian Fisher Girls

100 Pretty Girls for Chamcook Sardine Works

Quite a respectable little bit of old Norway dropped in to St. Andrews on Saturday, when over 100 Norwegian girls and young men were brought here to be housed until their boarding houses at the Chamcook sardine works is ready for them.

It was a pretty difficult problem that faced the Sardine Company when it was learned on Tuesday that their Norwegian help had arrived at Quebec, and that it would be several weeks before their dwellings were ready, but the situation clarified a good deal when the company were able to get a lease of the clam factory, near the steamboat wharf. [Where the old St. Andrews Foundry building was moved for the purpose.] Mr. Percy Mills was given authority to turn the factory into a hotel, and with the help of carpenters and other workmen, he had a very presentable place for the girls when they arrived. The two upper floors of the building were turned into a dormitory, and were provided with neat iron beds, "Health" mattresses and an abundance of warm, clean clothing. The lower floor was turned into a dining room, with a toilet outside. The steam boiler and steam cooker belonging to the clam factory were turned into use to provide heat for the rooms and also to cook the food. When the train arrived on Saturday noon, Mr. Mills had all the tables set and ready for the newcomers. A few flowers and a few small decorations helped to add to the "homeliness" of the interior. The girls,—and there are some pretty ones among them,—appear to be enjoying their holiday in Canada. On Sunday, a large number of them attended service in Greenock Presbyterian church. It will be fortnight or more before they can get to Chamcook.

Two of the smaller fleet of sardine boats belonging to the company have arrived. They were built at Bear River, Nova Scotia, and are numbered Nos. 4 and 5. Others are expected in a few days.

Beacon

Sept 12/1912

Sir William Van Horne's Cuban railroad increased its surplus by one half a million dollars the past year. It is too early yet for dividends, from his sardine investment.

Drawing of new sardine plant at Chamcook, as will look when completed.

Humorous piece on hay fever convention in Bethlehem, New Hampshire.

Chamcook Sardine Works

Progress Being Made Norwegian Girls Good Singers

As fast as possible work is being pushed on the Chamcook sardine works. Good progress has been made lately on the industrial plant and the work people's dwelling, but there is still a great deal to be done.

The Norwegian girls find themselves in fairly comfortable circumstances in their temporary boarding house, but they are anxious to get down to work. Several of the girls were sent back to Norway last week, because they did not fit in, but those who remain are of a superior class, and when they get a change will "make good."

On Friday night, a number of singers from the Presbyterian congregation visited the Norwegian lodging house, and spent a pleasant hour. Several hymns were rendered in English and in the Norwegian language. The Norwegian girls have good voices and sing well together. Their rendering of several of their Norwegian hymns was a revelation to the local vocalists.

On Sunday evening another interesting choral service was held.

The supplementary course on the Town Home Farm, recently acquired by the Golf Club, is now being laid out.

Sir William Van Horne had had as guest lately Mr. James H. Dunn and two other English millionaires. On Saturday night they went through by special train to Bathurst, Mr. Dunn's native place.

St. Croix Courier

Sept 12/1912

The Phone System the Best for Train Work

CPR will use this method for dispatching from coast to coast

Mr. James Kent, manager of the CPR telegraphs, has just completed a tour of inspection of the system from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The CPR telegraph system has grown considerably since it was inaugurated in 1886. Today the company has 100,000 miles of wire, forty five percent of which is copper, and the proportion of copper wire is constantly being increased. By the end of the year, said Mr. Kent, the CPR will have 4,000 miles of single track, with facilities for train despatching by telephone. By the end of the year the line from Saint John to Vancouver will have a double copper circuit, so that the railway will then be able to despatch its trains by telephone instead of telegraph. The telephone is quicker and more adaptable to emergencies. A skilled operator is not required, as in the case of sending a message by telegraph. Time can be saved, and communication can be had at once from or to any train, for under the telephone system trains carry the apparatus, which can be quickly attached for use. The telephoning is the modern way of despatching trains, and the CPR in a few months will have four thousand miles of single track connecting two oceans equipped fort this system.

Beacon

Sept 19/1912

German scare becoming more real.

Sir William's Cuban Road

The Toy Railway has Become a Money Maker

Montreal Herald. When Sir William Van Horne had consolidated the CPR and secured the dividend, he said he would take a holiday, and forthwith he went the Peak of the Antilles, and laid down a railway there—of his own.

It was done in a hurry too. The outside world knew little about it until it was completed. Sir William and his secretary got horses and explored the eastern part of the island, which was unbroken forest. He was eaten by the mosquitoes and black flies, but he persevered, and emerged with a plan in his head which was rapidly put into operation. The result was the Cuba Railway, representing 602 miles, running mostly through the most fertile part of the island, which as Sir William remarked when her returned, had the effect of waking up a sleepy but excellent people, who simply were waiting for this means of communication in this part of the island in which they were entirely cut off from the large currents of life.

Time and again Sir William disappeared, and at the moment when his intimates thought he was finishing that etching or painting, either in his Sherbrooke residence or down by the sea at St. Andrews, he was working day and night with his new enterprise, which has paid him from the beginning.

The main line is from Santa Clara to Santiago; but there are the Antilla, the Sanceti, Spiritus, Ponupe, Jatibonieo, Holguiu, Marti Bayano, San Luis and the Manzanillo branches, all of which are auxiliary.

The whole, with an equipment of 73 engines, 84 passenger cars, 1899 freight cars, and other accessories, earns nearly $4,000,000 per annum gross. In the recent report is set forth that the earnings last year were nearly a million dollars over those of the previous year, and this in spite of the negro rebellion, which, however, Sir William does not take seriously. "It was nothing," he says. The negroes, who amount to one third of the whole population, are as law abiding as any other class of citizens as you will meet. "You are as safe in Cuba as you are in Montreal."

Nor must the Cuba Railway be taken as a "mere toy," as it was sometimes called when Sir William first embarked on it. It is a most admirable feature of the life of the people, who, in the eastern part of the island, it has savingly energized. In the lst report it shows a surplus of roughly $3,000,000. The president of the Republic and other corporate bodies have publicly thanked Sir William for introducing the railway into Cuba, which, in the portions traversed, had been lying in stagnation from time immemorial.

It traverses hundreds of small and large towns which have been galvanized into life with the coming of the road. "I like the Cuban people." "And the climate?" "The climate is so delightful that if heaven is anything like it I would make a try for the latter place, if I am not too late," is the whimsical way in which Sir William refers to the solace and balm of the Pearl of the Antilles.

No Children in Sardine Plant

Eastport, Sept. 10. All children under sixteen years of age were notified on Saturday that they could no longer be employed in the sardine factories, and there was much disappointment about town as a result, as many of the young girls were able to make excellent wages during the vacation season. The problem of child labor in the sardine factories is a difficult one to solve, as the season is so short (usually about three months) that each member of the family is obliged to work early and late in order to accumulate enough to keep them from want during the long period of idleness.

Beacon

Sept 19/1912

Manager Allerton, of the Algonquin having closed the doors of the big summer hotel for the season of 1912, is able to enjoy a little breathing spell. To the Beacon he stated that the season, while it had been a good one, was far from being what had been anticipated, owing to the bad weather conditions during July and August. The plans for the permanent concrete section not having been completed in time, there would be no very radical changes or additions to the hotel this winter. It was probable that a casino would be constructed alongside the tennis courts, on the Ross block, and that the courts would be enlarged. A sun parlour was under construction, likewise an addition to the laundry and a residence for the help.

Kingsbrae sold by Donald MacMaster, K. C., M. P. of Surrey, England, to Percy Cowans, of Montreal, who occupied it this year.

Lt. Governor Wood's Visit

A Very Pleasant Holiday at St. Andrews

Lt. Governor and Mrs. Wood came down from St. Stephen with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ganong, on Thursday afternoon, last, and were the guests of Lady Tilley for a few days. . . . After the visit to the schools, the party went over to Minister's Island, where they enjoyed to hospitality of Sir William and Lady Van Horne.

Three Italian s at Chamcook got into a scrap on Sunday night, and before the affair was over all three bore evidence of each other's ability to handle the knife. One of the men had quite a serious stab wound in his back. Dr. O'Neill fixed them up.

New Sardine Plant

Montreal Star. There was a meeting Wednesday afternoon of the directors of the new Canadian Sardine Company Limited, when the report of the plant building operations at Chamcook New Brunswick was presented to the board.

Manager Director, F. P. McColl, who was present at the meeting, stated that the new plant would probably be ready by October 15th, as operations had been proceeding satisfactorily since the company took over the construction a month ago. The company has imported 100 expert packers from Norway and 25 from Newfoundland. Orders have been booked ahead which will take the entire output of the new industry next year, and this season's pack will not be sufficient to fill the demands.

The sardine fishing in the vicinity of Chamcook, which is near St. Andrews by the Sea, has been of a most satisfactory nature. The company for some time has been operating a small plant in the vicinity of the new one, and has obtained $5 per case for its output, as compared with the average price of $2.75 secured by the US packing companies, experts declaring that the quality is quite equal to the best sardines put up in Europe.

Mr. George E. Johnson is president of the company, which is the pioneer of its kind in Canada.

The other directors are Sir William Van Horne, G. M. Bosworth, W. R. MacInnes, Tancrede Bienvenue, R. B. Van Horne and F. P. McColl.

Mr. Bowers a Boston fish merchant, who has handled the Maine sardine products for many years, was in St. Andrews last week and inspected the samples that are being put up by the Canadian Sardine Company. He says they are splendid and that a ready market awaits such goods.

"Casarco No. 2," another of the Canadian Sardine Company's fleet, arrived from Port Hawkesbury, C. B., on Monday. She is 75 feet overall, and is constructed along the same lines as the "Casarco." She is supplied with a 60 h.p. engine; Capt. Mariner Marker commands this fine boat. "No. 5" is commanded by Hazen Stuart, No. 4 by Durrell Pendleton, all of Deer Island.

Beacon

Sept 26/1912

Reminiscences of Old St. Andrews

(Written by the late R. Melville Jack and Read Before the Canadian Literature Club, St. Andrews)

These sketches I will have to give you just as scattered reminiscences and you can classify them as you see fit.

One of my first memories is my father telling me that he had seen a hundred vessels loading pine timber here at one time. That was before the duty was taken off the Baltic lumber in England. [1820] My father came from the West Indies, where he had been manager on a plantation and had the management of the slaves. When he landed in St. Andrews, he had only a half dollar (a silver dollar cut in halves). Mr. Rait was then the principal merchant there, and as his office was at the head of the wharf, he carried his trunk there and asked Mr. Rait if he could leave it until he found a job. The answer was that he could, and an officer of the lowest clerkship which was accepted at once was made him. The result was that eventually he became one of the partners in the business.

I heard him tell a pretty good story of his early days. He and an old man, Nathan Niblock, slept in the store. Along the upper shelf of the room in which they slept were some 20 or 30 clocks. One evening my father wound all these clocks up and set the alarms so that commencing at midnight the first one would go off and be followed by the others in rotation. You can imagine the infernal din. Poor old Niblock was almost frightened out of his wits.

There were some rather funny occurrences at the old Grammar School. Of course we of the Grammar school considered ourselves as the autocrats and many fights we had with other schools to uphold our supremacy, and I presume, owing to the "esprit de corps" we used to come out on top. There was a large school opposite ours with which we were continually at war and many pretty bloody battles were fought but the Grammar school kept its supremacy.

One of the characters of the town was a young man usually called "crazy Kelly" who went dancing about the streets and though generally harmless, would when angered be very vicious. Another was Frank Lynn. William Henan, constable, was appointed to take him to the lunatic asylum at St. John. Henan got a horse and wagon and called for Frank and they started on their way. Frank seemed delighted at the idea of the trip and a stop at a grand hotel. On the way Henan showed Frank the warrant telling him that was the order from government for their trip, and as it was not immediately returned Henan forgot it or delayed to regain possession of it. On their arrival at the asylum, while Henan was putting up the horse, Frank proceeded to the building, saw the doctor, showing him the warrant and told him that he man who was looking after the horse was the patient and that he was laboring under the delusion that he was an officer bringing him to the asylum, with the result the Henan in spite of all his protests was detained and Frank returned to St. Andrews. Of course Henan was released afterward and Frank took his place.

Kempt Boyd, a son of the old member, James Boyd, was generally up to some mischief. My brother Edward and Levi Handy having shot a large loon, Kempt suggested that they should make it a present to the new lighthouse keeper (now the loon is about the toughest bird that swims or flies). So they took the bird to the lighthouse and made the keeper who was not acquainted with aquatic birds, a present of it, telling him that it was a splendid kind of duck and very rare. The man was delighted and invited them to supper when the delicacy would be served. The supper took place, but I doubt if a fork could be inserted into the bird, but they finished the side dishes and the drinkables.

Another character was McBeath, an old Highlander who used to turn out in full highland costume and parade the streets on the Queen's birthday playing the bagpipes and followed by the usual crowd of street urchins.

One of the oldest persons I can recollect was Mr. Ker, originally of the firm of Ker, Douglass and Campbell, who did a large business in St. Andrews in the old days. I remember him at 90 years of age with long, thick, black hair and not a gray hair, in his head. Squire Wilson, who lived at Chamcook, is another of the old stock that I can remember well. He had a beautiful brick cottage about where Mr. Grimmer's house now stands and a fine park in which were several deer. He built many ships, both at Chamcook and St. Andrews. There were two brothers, Edward and Joseph Wilson, who lived in the brick cottage now occupied by Mr. Everett. Among others I recall were Dimock and Wilson, who did quite a large business; Mr. Turner, the founder of the Odell business; Mr. Trenholm, who had quite a large orchard where we used to steal apples; old Joe, a negro who lived in an old ship's cabin at the head of the town, and made splendid spruce beer; the Pottery on the brook that crosses the Joe's point road just above the town. Flowerpots were their principal product but they made clay marbles and we could get a lot for a copper (no cents in those days). Then there was a broom factory, where Joe Handy's place is, opposite Kennedy's hotel and aback of that a racquet court. In those days the Market Wharf had shops and stores its entire length, but a great fire carried them off.

A large hennery is to be constructed on Sir William Van Horne's farm.

Good progress is being made by Mr. Peacock in the laying out of the new golf ground, on Town Home farm. Both the 18-hole course and the new 9 hold course will start from the entrance to the grounds, on the Saint John Road. The club house will also be placed there.

Mrs. Robert MacKay

The wife of Ho. Robert Mackay, who was stricken with paralysis a month or more ago, passed away at her summer home on Friday night last, surrounded by her family. . . . The body was taken to Montreal for interment by special strain on Sunday.

The Sardine Business

An effort has been made by some of the Lubec sardine manufacturers to form an agreement with the packers in Eastport to close the plants for the season on the first day of October, owing to extremely low price of the manufactured article, but as the proposition did not entirely meet with the approval of all the packers it was abandoned for the time being.

The Chamcook Sardine Plant

Lubec Herald. The big plant of the Canadian Sardine Company, at Chamcook, New Brunswick, a few miles from St. Andrews has in the opinion of the many visitors who have inspected it, reached absolutely the last work in factory construction and equipment. Glass and porcelain tiling, concrete and stone are used largely, fireproof as nearly as possible. Every contrivance and improvement for comfort, economy and sanitary handling of goods is considered a necessity. This company, which will manufacture its own cans, intends not only to confine itself to a few months packing of sardines, but will also keep busy during the year. Among the man specialties it will handle are clams, lobsters, scallops, sardines of every description, canned string beans, peas and berries, squash, baked beans and brown bread (contained in the same can on opposite sides of a central partition) and the humble but savory fish ball. It is said that anything that is procurable in the raw state and is fit to eat, will be put up in cans by the Canadian Sardine Co., which already has orders enough ahead for the next year's business. The company pays liberal wages, is erecting comfortable and convenient cottages for its employees and will be a model establishment in every way. Many men and women from this section have been attracted by the new company, which is under the management of Mr. Francis McColl, formerly of the Seacoast Canning Co.

Strangers in Sir William's Pool

When Sir William Van Horne opened his saltwater swimming pool at Minister's Island this season he did not think it necessary to take out a weir license, but if the fish keep piling into it, as they did last week, he will feel compelled to do something of the kind. One day last week, when the pool was visited, it was found to be full of fish of various kinds, which had been chased in by silver hake. At low tide they smothered and had to be shovelled out.

Beacon

Sept 26/1912

Hayter Reed has bought a property on Parr St. from E. A. Smith

Beacon

Oct 3/1912

Sardine Company to Double Output

Montreal Paper. At a meeting of the directors of the Canadian Sardine Company at Montreal on Tuesday, it was decided to increase the capital of the company from $1,000,000 to $1,600,000. The additional capital will be employed in doubling the capacity of the packing plant at Chamcook New Brunswick, which is almost ready for operations.

The company of which Sir William Van Horne and Mr. George F. Johnson Montreal, are the ruling spirits, has enough orders booked at the present time to take the output for the next year, and are enlarging the capacity of the Chamcook factory to be in a position to handle other orders available in the industry.

D. Will MacKay, "the up-to-date photographer of St. Andrews," will erect a 2-story hall on his property at upper end of Water Street, 30 x 60 feet. Upper floor for moving pictures, lower floor as auto garage. "During the summer season the building will be supplied with electric lights and the Chamcook water."


Some Fine Photos—Mr. D. Will MacKay, photographer, has been rushed with order for photos of the Duke of Connaught's visit. On the day of the public celebration, Mr. MacKay secured a number of good views, one shows the vice-regal party and reception committee moving up the wharf; another the public square, with many motors an carriages; a third, King Street with the procession moving towards the school; a fourth, the ceremony at the school, besides a number of Water Street and other part of the town.

Norwegian vice-counsel

Comes Here to Enquire into Some Labor Troubles

Mr. Royden Thomson, Norwegian Vice-consul at Saint John, accompanied by Messrs. Harrison and Macrae, barristers, of Saint John, came here by auto last Thursday, after a pleasant four and half hour run from the city.

Mr. Thomson came here to enquire into complaints that had been made by the male Norwegians with respect to the manner of carrying out the contracts they had made with the Canadian Sardine company. The chief ground of complaint was that the men were being put at work that their contracts did not call for, that there was unfair discrimination, and that it had been represented to them in Norway that the fish plant was ready for them to go to work in. Twenty-eight Norwegians were examined under oath through the medium of an interpreter. Managing director McColl and Mr. Bosworth were also examined. The evidence taken will be submitted to the Norwegian Consul at Montreal, who will give decision thereon. In the meantime, as the foreigners are without money, they will be looked after by the Vice-consul. Mr. K. J. Macrae, barrister, of Saint John, was counsel for the Vice-Consul; Mr. Harrison, of Saint John, represented the men's interest and Hon. George J. Clarke, the Canadian Sardine Company.


St. John Globe

A number of Norwegians who were brought to Chamcook to work in the new sardine factory at that place came to Saint John to consult Mr. Percy W. Thomson, Norwegian Consul. The men say the employers did not keep up their contract. Mr. Thomson will go down to adjudicate the dispute. One of the complaints of the men is that while the company brought out men and their wives and brother and sisters, it now seeks to get rid of the men, or some of the, retaining the women workers.

Showed a Revolver

Frank Hamilton threatens Life of Roy Hatt

Three was trouble at the Hatt boarding house, Chamcook, last Wednesday, which might have ended in a shooting scrape. During the melee, Mr. Hatt, Sr., assaulted Frank Hamilton, of Eastport, and received a blow in the face in return. Miss Hatt and her brother also played a part in trouble, the brother smashing up his sister's trunk with an axe, poured kerosene over it and then setting it on fire. When Hamilton drew a revolver on Hatt and threatened to put him out of business, the services of the town Marshall were called in. Hamilton got out and away. Miss Hatt also went away and said she would return to enter an action against her brother. She claimed that he had destroyed $200 worth of her property.

Boats for Canadian Sardine Company

The Messrs. Oxner, of Lunenburg, expect this week to launch three of the twelve herring boats recently ordered by the Canadian Sardine Co. It will be remembered in this connection that the one called the Casarco was launched from the yard of Messr. W. C. McKay and Son, of Shelburne, a few weeks ago. Mr. Mclean of Mahone Bay has one about ready and another has been built at Port Hawkesbury. Of the vessels so far built for this company the Shelburne craft has received most favorable comment.—Coast Guard.

Last golf game of season. St. Andrews versus St. Stephen. McColl cup. Mr. Van Horne (R. B.) and Mr. Bosworth tied with a net score of 74 each. On the play off, Mr. Bosworth captured. There was the usual jollification in the evening.

Member of New Brunswick Automobile Association places signs along St. Andrews to Saint John road, indicating route to Saint John. Installs culvert in particularly bad section.

Beacon

Oct 10/1912

Many persons took advantage of the summery weather of Sunday last to visit Sir William Van Horne's beautiful flower gardens, which, even at this late date in the season, are radiant with all manner of blooms. Sir William takes particular delight in having the public visit his grounds.

Chamcook Sardine Project

Hurrying up Works. Norwegian Girls Move. Consul Gives Decision

The workmen at Chamcook, taking advantage of the good weather lately, have been making rapid progress on the new factory plant and dwelling houses. Within a few weeks they will be sufficiently advanced to enable packing to begin.

The officials of the American Canning company, which company will manufacture tins for the big concern are now on the ground getting their outfit installed. Mr. W. E. Taylor, a young man of energy and experience, is in charge of this department. The output of the can making plant will be about 5,000 cans per day. As more machinery is installed this output will be increased.

On Saturday, the Norwegian girls who have been occupying the clam factory as a boarding house for several seeks, were taken to Chamcook and were assigned rooms in their new boarding house. This is a very comfortable building, with a beautiful outlook and provided with all sanitary necessities. Miss Robertson is the matron in charge of the boarding house. She is a very competent young woman.

Mr. J. Roydon Thomson, Norwegian Vice-Consul, who was in St. Andrews on Saturday, stated that the Consul at Montreal had handed down his decision in connection with the complaints of the Norwegian male workers. The substance of his decision was that the company was liable for the board of the men while they were waiting for the plant to be installed. When work was ready for them they were to go to work according to contract. If the men refused to go to work he would come down in person. No damages were awarded the men for alleged breach of contract.

More on Norwegian girls.

Ruts on Bayside Road so bad carriages drag bottoms.

Many people frequent Van Horne's flower gardens in the fall, and are much welcomed by Van Horne.

Beacon

Oct 17/1912

The Sardine Business as it is in Maine

Lubec Herald. According to press reports the sardine business is in a more disorganized condition at present than has been the case since the dissolution of the Maine Mercantile Company some years ago. The markets are overstocked with good, bad and indifferent goods, and the season bids fair to be shortened up considerably on account of the entire absence of cooperation of any kind among the different packers.

It is peculiar, but no less true that no other canning industry is subject to the vagaries of the sardine business. They open and close, put up their packs, and nothing gets in the papers. They sell their goods and keep on doing business. Not so with sardines. There have been estimated at be 6,783 different things that can happen to interfere with them from opening time to the close of the legal packing season and the estimate is conservative. The sardine business has more inherent diseases than you can find in a patent medicine almanac. Since the so-called "combine" went out of business it has been a go-as-you-please, devil-take-the-hindmost, quantity-packing industry, which although reported to be "settled" a number of times is yet in its infancy as regard any known basis of calculation.

With ninety percent of the sardine pack of the country confined to Washington County, it is strange that a centralized business is subject to such disorganization year after year. There ought to be some ready remedy which while not requiring more money from the consumer for the article, would put better money into the hands of the packer, the employee and the general public.

Might it not lie in cooperation—not merely apparent but real and genuine?

Douglass Seeley to build on lot adjacent to Shaughnessy "overlooking Katy's Cove."

Beacon

Oct 24/1912

Maine Sardine Situation

Lubec Herald.

The early closing of the factories is plain evidence that it is a business not to be depended upon with any certainty, but one which goes in streaks as it were—a good year and a bad one at regular intervals. This year will pass as a year in which neither the packers themselves nor any employees are under suspicion of having laid up any money. It is the fault of the system. There are fish in plenty, splendid equipment, fine boats, new and improved machinery running into the hundreds of thousands, ready employees and able men behind the business. The worm in the ear of the industry is too much competition, too little attention to quality, no uniformity, no cooperation, and methods which are at times suggestive of murder and suicide from a business point of view. It may not be seemly to comment thus on the largest industry in the county, but events bear out the statements and have borne them out for a good many years.

It is an absurdity that any food producing industry should be interfered with as sardines have been. They ought to occupy as respectable and legitimate a place in the food line as canned beef or vegetables and be as generally used by the public. There are a few things that can bring this about, and doubtless the packers, jobbers and retailers all know what they are.

There are too many dollars invested, too many energetic men behind the business, and too many thousands of people dependent upon it, for the sardine industry to be anything but what it should be—a perfect producing and selling organization, which will require no new legislation, which will look upon speculation as detrimental to itself and which will have the same standing s other industries having the same capital invested in the production o human foods.

Eastport Sardine Outlook

Eastport, October 17. E. A. Holmes Packing Co. has closed its factory for the season, and the Blanchard Mfg. C. took its last fish on Wednesday, October 16. All factories of the Sea Coast Canning Co both in this city and Lubec are still putting up sardines and will continue to do so as long as suitable fish can be obtained. The independent factories in Lubec have all closed for the season and a large number of people will be without employment during the entire winter months.

As a result of the visit of Mr. Hayter Reid, C. P. R. Hotel Superintendent, on Saturday, it was learned that the Algonquin Hotel will receive a concrete addition to the dining room, in the shape of a two story hexagon tower. As the plans have not arrived, the exact dimensions cannot be stated just now.

Capt. N. M. Clarke lost his valuable high steeping horse "Duke" last week. The animal had been attracted toward a barrel containing a poisonous potato wash and drank some of the contents of the barrel. He died before relief could be afforded him.

F. W. Cram has resigned as president and director of the B and A Railway. Arthur Holland of Concord, Mass has been chosen to succeed him.

A casino or amusement hall, of large size, will be built on the Ross block. It will be two stories high, with open balconies facing the tennis courts. A permanent carpenter shop will be erected in the rear of the hotel. It will be of wood and of neat design.

The proprietors of The Acme moving picture hall (DeWolfe building) expect to open on Monday, Oct. 28.

Presbyterian club hold meeting at elm Corner

Details of Pansy Patch. To be constructed over winter.

St. Croix Courier

Oct 24/1912

Franklin W. Cram, who was at one time general manager of the New Brunswick Railway and has since been president of the Bangor and Aroostook Railway from its inception, has resigned that position.

Beacon

Oct 31/1912

Opening of Picture House

The opening of St. Andrews' First picture-house, the "Acme," took place on Monday last, under very auspicious circumstances. It is located on the northern end of the lower floor of the DeWolfe store, and extends out over the wharf buildings. It is supplied with a first-class Edison apparatus and dynamo. On Monday afternoon, a matinee performance for children was given. In the evening, the hall was densely packed at both performances. The programme was a most entertaining one, the pictures being put on a clearly as at any of the city picture-houses. The hall is not yet in a completed state, but it soon will be. At the suggestion of the local authorities, the proprietors will add another exit, to be used in case of fire.

Canadian Sardine Company Notes

Owing to the delay in the arrival of the steel windows and other material the factory buildings at Chamcook are not yet in a habitable state, but by the end of next week it is expected that they will be closed in and that the work of packing goods will begin. Manager McColl has had a good deal to contend with, but he is optimistic about the situation.

Another "Casarco" (No. 14) bobbed up serenely on Monday last, in charge of Capt. James Hoyt, of Letete. She was built by L and M. Paquet, of Souris, PEI, and like all these boats is handsome and substantial with powerful engine.

One hundred and sixty-five French Canadian girls for the Canadian Sardine Company's weeks at Chamcook are expected early next month.

St. John Globe: The auxiliary Schooner Casarco No. 3 owned by the Canadian Sardine Co. of Chamcook, which reached port on Wednesday evening from Grand Manan with 9,000 boxes of smoked fish, is a handsome craft in every respect and is fitted up in style both for comfort of the crew and for getting quickly around. The Casarco is a new boat and one of a fleet of thirteen owned by the company. They are all of the same model, but they are of greater tonnage than the others. They are all named Casarco, and are distinguished by numbers. The Casarco 3rd is 34 tons register. She is fitted with a sixty horsepower gasoline engine. Her cabins are quite large, and are fitted with wardrobes and other up-to-date necessities, such as sinks, etc., while the berths are all that could be desired for sleeping purposes. The sails and rigging too are of the best material, and everything about the craft from the truck to the keel shows that no expense was spared in the building of the craft. Capt. J. W. Ingersoll, a son of Capt. Ingersoll, of the Steamer Grand Man, is in command. The name Casarco is said to be a conglomerate or made word and means Canadian Sardine Company.

"Oak Hall" of St. Stephen, has found business so good at Chamcook, that manager Scovil has purchased a lot of land from the company and will erect a store on the McDowell property, about opposite the proposed new railway station. Five carloads of olive oil have arrived for the sardine works.

Four male Norwegians were placed in jail last week for fighting on the street. High feed and no work are getting on the Norwegian nerves.

The good roads question received a further boost at the convention of New Brunswick Municipalities. The people are clamouring for better highways and by-ways, and it's up to the government to do something.

Beacon

Nov 7/1912

A Mrs. Neilson, Norwegian worker at Chamcook, accused of throwing knife at Miss Robertson. Cannot speak English. Fined 10 dollars of 30 days jail. Takes fine.

Three Norwegian youths, in a semi-intoxicated condition, were seen to pocket a number of articles in Thomas Odell's store, the other afternoon, while the proprietor's back was turned. When Mr. Odell heard of it he went through the pockets of two of them, and succeeded in recovering some gloves and neckties. The third man escaped.

The acme moving picture house has been having a good run lately. It bids fair to be a very popular. Manger DeWolfe has recently added a Powers camigraph, which is said to e a fireproof machine.

Canadian Sardine Co. Notes

There is quite a family to feed at the Chamcook sardine works just now, 450 sat down to dinner the other day. Clarence Lank, who was in NS looking after the fitting out of the Sardine Company's fishing fleet, has completed his task and has returned to St. Andrews. The last of the Casarco fleet arrived last week, when nos. 8 and 9 reported at St. Andrews. These were built at Mary's Bay, NS. They are captained by Guy Flynn and Clinton Pendleton, two capable men. Thirty young women from Newfoundland arrived at Chamcook last week to work in the Sardine Company's factory.

Charged with throwing a knife

A conflict of authority which arose among the women in charge of the Chamcook boarding houses, culminated last week in a case in the police court. It was alleged on one side, and the statement was supported by several witnesses, that Mrs. Neilson, Norwegian, had thrown a knife at Miss Robertson. Mrs. Neilson, who gave her evidence in her native tongue through the medium of an interpreter, declared that she had not thrown a knife at Miss Robertson. In her excitement at being accused of inciting trouble among the Norwegian girls, she had thrown her knife on the floor. She had several voluble witnesses to support her statement. F. H Grimmer appeared for the prosecution; Mrs. Neilson conducted her own defense. The magistrate decided in favor of the complainant, and a fine of $10 or 30 days' jail was imposed. The fine was allowed to stand.

Sir William Van Horne and family outstaying all the summer visitors, closed their summer home on Minister's Island, on Monday last, and hied themselves off to Montreal for the winter.

Beacon

Nov 14/1912

Details on buildings under construction—hexagon tower, "which it is proposed to connect with the present dining room, giving a commodious private dining hall—something that has been very much needed."

Casino: "This will have a large auditorium for recitals, concerts and the like, also a bowling alley. It will have broad verandahs facing the tennis courts, so that the tournaments may be viewed with every comfort."

Also addition to powerhouse.

There are already tennis courts on the casino lot.

O. A. MacLem, Toronto barrister, laying foundation for cottage little beyond hotel in direction of golf links. New golf club house being put up.

Sardine not a Herring

Washington, November 7

A herring is a herring. Assistant Secretary Curtis today answered the question: What is a herring? which has been before the treasury department for many months. It was recently discovered that many importations of sardines were coming into the United States under the guise of herring, the duty on which is much lower than on other fish. The Treasury Department made a deep study of the families and relationship of fish, deciding that anchovies, sardines, sprats, pilchards and alewives are not herring and should be assessed thirty per cent ad valorem duty when shipped in tons and small packages and three fourth of one percent when shipped in casks, etc. The decision becomes effective in thirty days.

Canadian Sardine Co. Notes

A large potato warehouse is about to be erected on the company's grounds in Chamcook. It will be heated by steam and will hold a large quantity of the tubers.

The Norwegian Consul came down from Montreal last Saturday and made personal enquiry into labor conditions among the Norwegian laborers here. The clam factory has been fitted up for the manufacture of some of the Company's samples this winter. Already a number of men are working there.

The announcement is made that Mr. J. Hayden Horsey, for the past seven years manager of the Montreal branch of the Dominion Bank, had been appointed manager of the banks' branch in London, England.

Beacon

Nov 21/1912

Chamcook Plant

Steam is Up and Factory will soon be Ready

The building up of the new Chamcook sardine town goes on apace. The works are now pretty well enclosed, and on Saturday steam was run through some of the buildings. Just when the factory will be ready for packing cannot be stated, as there are a number of things yet lacing about the plants.

The army of carpenters and masons, who are busy erecting dwellings, are making good progress. Several double cottages and cottages for four families have been finished, while the big terra cotta boarding houses with their immense dining hall, capable of seating about 300 girls is almost finished. The working girls are now comfortably housed, and with little to do except dress themselves, eat, sleep, and draw their pay, they are having a good time.

The Company maintains a rigid watch on the entrance of the grounds to prevent strangers from entering. It has been found necessary to erect a lock up to care for any troublesome members of the colony or unwelcome visitors.

It is complained that there is s a lot of liquor being peddled on the outside of the works. As no Scott Act inspector has been sworn in since the death of Mr. McCallum, these peddlers have had a pretty free hand. The sooner an official is appointed the betters.

The provincial government will have to pay some more attention to the roads in this vicinity. In the vicinity of the Beach and Hatt stores, the road is so full of deep ruts and gulleys caused by the large number of teams passing over it, that it is now almost impossible. Something should be done at once.

There is also a crying need in the outside village for a better observance of Sunday laws. Business is carried on on Sunday just as openly as during other days of the week. It is not surprising that foreigners should think that there were no laws worth observing in Canada.

Sewerage now complete $30,000

Algonquin contributed $1,500, Hosmer $600

Shaughnessy $500, C. F. Smith $200, T. R Wheelock $150, Percy Cowans $150

No mention of Van Horne.

Beacon

Nov 28/1912

Sir William Van Horne, who, as he expresses it, has been "drifting around" between the Canadian east and west, Cuba and elsewhere, has discovered evidences of the approach of a new era of prosperity. Evidently Sir William is still an active member of the optimist's club.

The year 1912 will be a year to be remembered in the history of St. Andrews. this year we have had a visit from the Viceroy of Canada, a member of the royal family of England; the Price Arthur School building has been erected; a permanent sewerage system has been installed; a large addition has been made to the Algonquin Hotel, and last but not least, the year 1912 has witnessed the first steps towards the development of a new manufacturing town within the borders of the parish of St. Andrews. These facts are certainly worth remembering.

The "Trent" Affair

The part St. Andrews played in it.

There is a page in the history of St. Andrews that should not be forgotten. It is the part that St. Andrews played in what is known as the "Trent Affair," when Great Britain and the United States came dangerously near a war with each other. Troops were rushed here from Halifax and Saint John to be pushed through to Quebec. At that time the New Brunswick and Canada Railway was operating between St. Andrews and Canterbury. Beyond that and Quebec no rails were laid, and the journey through to Quebec from Canterbury in the depth of winter was a most hazardous and uncomfortable one. [By the way, the late Charles F. Smith, of Montreal, who built a beautiful summer residence here a few years ago, was one of the British soldiers who passed through St. Andrews and on to Quebec to defend the honor of his country.]

There are those in St. Andrews who recall the cumbersome box sleds that the commandant of the troops ordered to be made here to carry the ammunition and stores through. These sleds were made by the late Mr. Robert Alexander, wheelwright, (father of Mrs. Angus Rigby,) but as predicted by those having experience on our winter roads, they did not prove themselves adapted to our wintry conditions, and had to be abandoned before they had proceeded very far, and something more wieldy provided in their stead.

The troops, so far as our information goes, were landed at Gove's wharf, St. Andrews, New Year's Day, 1862. from an old diary of the late Mr. Whitlock, which has been kindly placed at our disposal by Miss Whitlock, the following extracts are made:—-

Jan 1/1862—Dull, rain and snow, rain. The 62nd Regt. and detachment of artillery (600 men) arrived in the Steamer Delta from Halifax; 300 went up to Woodstock on the R. Road; left here at 2 o'clock; Charles Gove's stores were fitted up for their accommodation; they landed on is wharf.

Jan 5.—The remainder of the troops went up to Woodstock today (300 men)

Jan 10.—Delta arrived from Halifax, 250 troops, 62, 16 and R. A.

Jan 13.—Troops left for Woodstock

Jan 19.—400 troops, artillery and men of war with 6 Armstrong guns, ammunition and stores, arrived from Saint John.

[the finely pencilled lines in the last entry are a little indistinct, but the above seems to be their contents. Unfortunately further entries of this valuable diary bearing upon this historic subject have been lost.]

Canadian Sardine Co. Notes

The army of workmen at the new sardine town are gradually bringing order out of the chaos of the past few months. The offices at the works have now been sufficiently completed to admit of the office staff entering into possession, which they did on Saturday last. The town offices at Andraeleo hall are now vacated.

Misses Edna Fuller, Madge Rigby, Alice Lank, and Jennie marten, the young ladies who assist Secretary-treasurer Haycock in looking after the business end of the Company's affairs, started out to their duties at Chamcook for the first time on Monday morning. They have had very comfortable home quarters provided them in the Company's residence, and will remain there during the winter.

Managing director McColl told the Beacon that early in the coming month the work of putting up sardines, clams and the other products which the factory will pack, will be begun.

On Saturday, mechanical supt. Kirnin, who has been one of the busiest men at the works got the big elevator running. The Company's hotel and offices, and the street of the new town, were also illuminated with electrics for the first time on Saturday last. A 200 hp Corliss engine, backed up with 3150 hp boilers, provides the power for the dynamos and the other works.

The work of putting up samples of sardines, kippered herring, baked beans and brown bread, fish cakes, clams, bouillon, etc., which has been carried on for a short time past under the supervision of Messrs. Follis and Morris, at the clam factory in town, will be transferred to the Chamcook building next week.

Mr. Charles Haycock, the hustling Secretary Treasurer of the Canadian Sardine Company, will shortly occupy the Boyd cottage at Chamcook. Mr. Hoyt, of the New Brunswick telephone Company, has been putting in a telephone exchange at the new sardine town at Chamcook lately. A beginning will be made with 15 poles.

Beacon

Dec 5/1912

Canadian Sardine Co. Notes

A new note reverberates through the Chamcook hills. It is the big steam whistle of the new sardine plant, which starts the echoes answering from hill to hill. The Company has begun the canning of clams. Can-making will be begun next week in the big can-making plant. It is being operated by the American Can-Making Company.

The Canadian sardine Company has been buying potatoes lately at $1.25 per barrel.

Some fine examples of Clydesdale stock have been shipped from Sir William Van Horne's Selkirk farm to British Columbia.

Beacon

Dec 12/1912

The Canadian Stores (Chamcook) have erected a temporary amusement hall on their property alongside the new sardine town.

Beacon

Dec 26/1912

Chamcook Notes

The sound of the workman's hammer is still being heard at the new sardine town at Chamcook. In addition to the large factory buildings and offices, of concrete, there are now three hotels and large dining hall of terra cotta and cement, five double cottages, three quadruple cottages and a number of shacks, of wood.

A new piano has been installed in the big dining hall.

A Christmas tree—the first in the new town—will be one of the features this week.

Norwegian Troubles

The Norwegian consul was here last week, enquiring into troubles arising in connection with the Norwegian help at Chamcook. About twenty of them had been laid off for insubordination and other causes. It is said that a determination was reached to return the malcontents to Norway. One of the complaints made by the Norwegians was with respect to the food supplied. The consul was invited to partake of dinner with the help, and he found an abundance of excellent food.

First Baby in New town

The first baby to be born in the new sardine town at Chamcook arrived last week to brighten the humble cabin of Mr. and Mrs. Longa. The father of the child to whom this honor belongs is the Italian foreman at the new works. The baby boy has been christened Casarco, this combination being made up of the first letters of the Canadian Sardine Company. It is needless to add that the new town is proud of its first human produce.