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St. Croix Courier
Jan 16/1930
Huge Fire in St. Stephen on Water Street. Largest in fifty years. Big fire last year in Fredericton. Photos, p. 1 and 4. Especially p. 4: shows Calais through burned out hole in buildings.
St. Croix Courier
Feb 6/1930
The Studio of Willa Cather at Whale Cove. Photo. Won Pulitzer 1922. Born 1876 in Winchester, Virginia. Still a young woman. Article.
St. Croix Courier
March 6/1930
W. O'Neill Honored by St. Andrews Club (for efforts to make new hockey rink success)
Reports Charlotte County being considered for national park. Some stats on growing popularity of parks in Canada. Editorial.
Pollack industry now almost totally dead.
Names of Horne-Russell paintings done at St. Andrews.
St. Croix Courier
March 13/1930
Delegation Asks for Action Against Klan. (In 1929 a Charlotte County MLA participated in a Klan rally in Ontario. Article and photos. But I forgot the issue.)
St. Croix Courier
March 30/1930
More Tourist Accommodation Needed on Grand Manan Island, says Steamship Company Manager. Grand Manan II.
St. Croix Courier
April 17/1930
Plan to nationalize Canadian radio meeting opposition from powerful private broadcasting interests.
St. Croix Courier
April 17/1930
Work has commenced on the bathing beach and bathing houses on Katie's Cove by the CPR, also the cottages recently purchased by them from John Peacock near the golf course.
St. Croix Courier
April 24/1930
J. Parkins Manager Algonquin. Mrs. Alice Payne of New York, who bought the Anchorage and had it done over (fire last year) arrived Saturday.
St. Croix Courier
May 8/1930
Editorial: New Brunswick has Lowest Booze Bill. Most temperate in Canada, editor proudly notes.
St. Croix Courier
May 15/1930
Dr. Worrell gives Views on Election Issues. Especially hard-surfaced roads important. Poor gravel road between St. Andrews and Saint John "abominable." Running for Liberals.
St. Croix Courier
June 5/1930
Severe conflagration on June 4 in St. Andrews. "Coming at the beginning of what promised to be the most successful tourist season in the history of this beautiful seaside resort, the effects are doubtless serious and will be a severe blow to many businessmen and residents of the town." Details June 12/1930. Charlotte County Grammar School destroyed.
Tells Canadian Retailers How to Sell More to American Tourists. Vice-president of Bank of Canada. C. E. O'Neill.
New Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax. Photo. 160 rooms, "each with private bath." CNR.
St. Croix Courier
June 19/1930
Algonquin opened first week with Sun Life Assurance [sic] convention.
St. Croix Courier
July 3/1930
Large increase in Tourist Travel Noted. Business summary of Bank of Montreal for Canada and with focus on tourism for Maritimes.
St. Croix Courier
July 10,1930
St. Andrews Gymnasium Opened Under Distinguished Auspices
Lady Willingdon attends ceremony and presents honorary medal of merit to Miss Adaline Van Horne for work in interests of troop
Photo: A view of the Bay Scouts property of St. Andrews valued at more than $10,000. On the right is the club house erected by Miss Adaline Van Horne a few years ago on the left is the fine new Van Horne gymnasium opened under vice-royal auspices yesterday afternoon. The land on which these buildings are located was purchased and donate to the troupe by Miss Van Horne.
Graced by the presence of the First lady of the Land, the Viscountess Willingdon, wife of the Governor-general of Canada, the formal opening ceremonies of the new Van Horne Boy Scouts gymnasium were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon before a large audience including the most distinguished summer resident of St. Andrews. The ceremonies took place in the gymnasium and admittance was to invitation only. Senator Cairine Wilson acted as chairman; Mayor Elmer Rigby spoke briefly after which Lady Willingdon officially declared the gymnasium open. Refreshments were served on the grounds, following the ceremony.
A feature of the program was the presentation of Lady Willingdon of an honorary medal of merit to Miss Adaline Van Horne, who has taken a deep interest in the welfare of the local Scout Troops and who, a few years ago, purchased land and had erected the Scout Hall which adjoins the new gymnasium. The total value of the Scout property here is now well over $10,000.
The leading spirit in the progress which the local scouts have made during recent years has been Rev. W. E. Ideson, pastor or the Baptist Church here who is Scout master has devoted a large part of his time in the work of the troops and also to interesting others in the Scout movement. The Scouts themselves have a particular pride in the new gymnasium, one of the finest in the province. They excavated the site and assisted generally in the work of construction.
The present visit of Lady Willingdon is the first she has paid to St. Andrews since July 1927, when with the Governor-General she spent some days in Charlotte County, visiting St. Stephen, Milltown and other places. On that occasion photographs of both Lord and Lady Willingdon were presented to the local scouts. These photos now adorn the walls of the Scout Hall along with those of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell.
Photo of A. Van Horne's club house and the new gym. Hon. presentation by lady Willingdon to Ms. Van Horne.
"Lady Willingdon was a luncheon guest of lady Meredith at the Algonquin Hotel on Tuesday. On Tuesday morning Lady Willingdon called to see Albert, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McQuoid, who is blind, and on Wed. she had him down to her car to meet her. Lady Willingdon had remembered him from her last visit here three years ago."
St. Croix Courier
July 31, 1930
RB Bennett sweeps to power.
BENNETT, Richard Bedford
Prime Minister of Canada
Conservative 1930.08.07 - 1935.10.22
Telegraph Journal
Aug 5, 1930
New Brunswick Ayrshire Breeders Urged to Expand British Market for Products
Dr. E. S. Archibald, Director of Experimental Farms, Advocates Effort to Enlarge Sales of Dairy Products in Great Britain in Address at Annual Field Day Outing
By L. L. Johnston
St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, Aug.4.
Urging New Brunswick agriculturalists to make a concerted effort to capture a large share of the British market for dairy products by reducing costs and increasing the volume of production, Dr. E. S. Archibald, of Ottawa, Director of Experimental Farms for Canada, gave a sitting address before members of the New Brunswick Ayrshire Breeders Association attending the annual field day of the organization here today. His subject was "The Livestock Situation in Canada."
With picturesque Covenhoven on Minister's Island, the beautiful estate of Miss Adaline Van Horne, daughter of the late Sir William Van Horne, as a setting the field day was attended by upwards of 300 Ayrshire breeders and their families from representative sections of the province, including Saint John, Fredericton Junction, Fredericton, Sussex, Sackville, Welsford, Hoyt Station, Kingston, Aulac, St. Andrews and many other points.
C. F. Bailey, superintendent of the Experimental Farm at Fredericton, acted as chairman and director of the activities, including addressed by Prescott Blanchard, well known Ayrshire breeder, or Truro, NS; William Retson, Ayrshire field man, of Truro, NS; A. E. McLaurin, livestock superintendent of the Provincial Department of Agriculture; G. C. McIntyre, of Sussex, honorary president of the New Brunswick Ayrshire Breeders Association; H. W. Atkinson, of Fredericton, a director of the association; R. B. Johnson, of Coldbrook vice-resi9dent, and others.
Miss Van Horne was present and proved a most hospitable hostess. A basket luncheon was served on the beautiful grounds of Covenhoven farm, where tea, coffee, ice-cream, sandwiches and candy were dispensed by Boy Scouts of the 1st and 2nd St. Andrews troops, directed by Scoutmaster Rev. W. Ideson. An orchestra was in attendance at the luncheon hour. Hon. Cairine Wilson, Canada's only woman senator, was also present, with Mr. Wilson, and was heard in a pleasing expression of gratitude for Miss Van Horne's sincere interest in provincial agricultural development and for her hospitality.
It was regretted the Premier Baxter was unable to be present. Hon. Lewis Smith sent his regrets and expressed the desire of the Department of Agriculture to cooperate with the Ayrshire breeders in their work. Dr. L. A. Donovan, of Saint John, president of the Association, was unfortunately called to Ontario a few hours before the field day opened.
An inspection tour of the Van Horne farm building with their fine stock of Ayrshire and Dutch belted cattle, Southdown sheep, Yorkshire swine and Clydesdale horses, proved delightful to all in attendance. Of equal interest were the nine glass cases of medal and ribbons and two of silver cups. . . .
Courier
Aug 7, 1930 Ayrshire Breeders Hold Annual Field Day at Minister's Island
Miss Van Horne Host to Nearly 300 Members of New Brunswick Club and Associated Bodies Monday Afternoon; Prominent Officials Speak; Hoyt Station Boys Win Junior Judging Competition
Aug 4—Lowering skies and occasional rains failed to dampen the spirit of members of the Ayrshire Breeders' Club of New Brunswick and associated bodies who gathered at "Covenhoven," Minister's Island, to the number of nearly 300 yesterday afternoon as the guest of Miss Adaline Van Horne for the Annual field day of the Association. Miss Van Horne, like her father, the late Sir William Van Horne, has taken a deep interest in the development of livestock in the Province and has a model farm on her estate on the Island which was inspected by the visitors during their stay yesterday afternoon.
The exercises of the day were in charge of C. F. Bailey, superintendent of the Experimental Station, Fredericton, and prominent among those taking part were Dr. E. S. Archibald, of Ottawa, director of experimental Farms for the Dominion, William Retson, field man of the Canadian Ayrshire Breeders association for the Maritimes, Truro, Prescott Blanchard, noted Ayrshire Breeder, of Truro, and G. C. P. McIntyre of Sussex.
Dr. Archibald, in a splendid address, urged the dairymen of the Province to make a concerted effort to secure a larger portion of the British market by reducing costs and increasing production. He felt that the more of the livestock industry in Canada demanded more careful consideration of present conditions as well as prospects.
The advantage of the Ayrshire breed of cattle were stressed by William Retson, field man for the Maritimes of the Canadian Ayrshire Breeders Association, and Prescott Blanchard, noted Ayrshire breeder of Truro, NS. Mr. Retson pointed out that the Ayrshire's sturdy constitution, the ease with which it may be raised, and its high producing ability is a particularly for the rigorous Canadian climate, but he was careful to emphasize that the breed amply repays any extra care and attention given . Following his address Mr. Retson gave a demonstration of the points to be considered in judging cattle, and this was followed by a junior stock judging competition for boys and girls under 18.
Brief addresses were also given by G. C. P. McIntyre, of Sussex, honorary president of the Association, R. B. Johnson, vice-president, H. W. Atkinson, director and others. Senator Cairine Wilson was also present and spoke briefly, lauding he work being carried on by Miss Van Horne in connection with the boy Scout movement as well as agriculture.
Great interest was taken in the junior stock judging competition conducted by A. E. McLaurin, livestock superintendent of the Provincial Department of Agriculture, for which prizes were donated by Miss Van Horne. The animals used for judging in this competition were from the fine stock of her farm. Of the large number of contestants in this event, four, one of them a girl, submitted correct answers. They were place according to method of expression: 1st, Gordon Smith, Hoyt Station, 90; 2nd, Normal R. Crisp, Hoyt Station, 89; James Hornbrook, Sussex, 88; Phyllis Gibson, St. Andrews, 87. an additional prize was given the winner of first place by D. J. Barrett, of Saint John , dairy specialist of the Ralston Purina Co. Limited. The good showing of he Hoyt Station entrants is attributed partly to the fact that there is an Ayrshire Calf club at that place which is now in its fourth year.
Every detail of the program arranged by Miss Van Horne was perfectly carried out. Not the least enjoyable feature of the day was the inspection of the beautiful grounds of Covenhoven, the modern improvements of the estate and the fine livestock with which it is equipped and which has won many prizes. The Association members were deeply appreciative of the kindness and hospitality of Miss Van Horne in throwing open the beautiful estate and permitting hem to enjoy the annual field day under ideal conditions.
Photo detail, showing two persons to Addie's left and right—Winners of the junior stock judging competition at St. Andrews Monday shown here, Left to right: Gordon Smith, 1st, Norman R. Crisp, Miss Adaline Van Horne, James Hornbrook, Phyllis Gibson, 4th, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gibson, St. Andrews. The winner of first place is holding the milk scale presented as a special prize by D. J. Bar . . . on behalf of Ralston Purina Co. (this panoramic photo by Young is of a piece with one of the Fredericton Experimental Farm which appears a few days or weeks earlier in this paper, also by Young)
St. Croix Courier
Aug 14, 1930
Competition of Camps too Keen for Hotels. Visitor Ascribes Falling Off in Business to Improved overnight Camps. (Description of early motor home—seems homemade and something of a sensation)
A tourist car with a specially constructed Wiedman camp body providing complete living accommodations for four people with all the comforts of home, was in town on Tuesday and attracted considerable attention. The machine is owned by E. S. Adams, of South Hamilton, Mass., who has used it for extensive touring through the Eastern States during which he carries on work for the New England Automobile Club. He has covered approximately 3200 miles this season.
The car is divided into a kitchenette, diningette and an observation platform which has ample room for two good-sized chairs, as well as a folding platform at the rear on which chairs may be placed. It is mounted on a standard Chevrolet chassis. The cooking is done entirely by electricity. The car has its own running water supply, refrigerator and gas heater and according to the owner is more comfortable than his other car, a large sedan.
Mr. Adams was keenly interested in the tourist traffic and seemed highly pleased when told that the travel to New Brunswick this year had increased more than fifty per cent over last season. He felt the business depression in the United States was largely due to the psychological reaction following the stock market crash and looked for a recovery within the next few months. Speaking of the falling off in hotel business generally in New Brunswick he said the same condition was reported in the New England States and believed it was largely due to the high tariffs of many hotels and the competition of the overnight camps, which now under Government regulation provide fairly comfortable and sanitary accommodation at much less expense than the hotels.
*Editorial: St. Stephen and the Tourist Traffic. 58 percent up in New Brunswick this year, but St. Stephen down, powerful forces at work directing traffic to other entry points.
St. Croix Courier
Aug 21, 1930
[Worrell item?]
Shiretown Gaily Decorated to Welcome Sir John. Leading Business Houses and prominent Citizens of Other Days Identified for Courier Readers.
The above picture, loaned to The Courier through the kindness of Capt. Wren, gives a view of St. Andrews forty-three years ago. As may be seen by the inscription on the archway, the picture was taken on the occasion of the visit to St. Andrews of Sir John and Lady MacDonald in 1887.
The photo is taken looking up the river, and, through the kindness of S. A. McBride, The Courier is able to identify a number of the business houses of that day, and some of the figures standing beneath the archway.
The first building shown on the right is the St. Andrews Post Office forty-three years ago, over which J. R. Bradford presided at that time as postmaster. The next building back, and just beyond the arch is O'Neill's grocery, with the proprietor, Henry O'Neill, standing in the doorway. Beyond that again is a small fruit and confectionery store that was conducted by Edward Saunders. Overhanging the sidewalk at this point may be seen the sign of Burton and Murphy, livery stable. This firm was composed of Mm. Burton and Emery Murphy, the late Mr. Burton the husband of Mrs. Maria Burton, at present matron of the Robinson Memorial Home at Chipman Memorial Hospital. The next building, the high one with the peak roof, that stands back from the street somewhat, is Kennedy's Hotel, and, standing directly under the centre of the archway is the well-known proprietor of that day, Angus Kennedy, father of Mr. Frank Kennedy, the present manager of the Hotel.
Beyond the Kennedy House may be seen a large building with awnings on the street, and a window facing up-street. Here were housed three firms—first, the well-known London House, handling dry goods and clothing, and conducted by Smith and Murray. Here S. A. McBride worked as a clerk about the time this photo was taken. The next store in this block was a boot and shoe store conducted by John Jones, while the third was the Wren Drug Store, today situated some distance farther along the street.
On the opposite side of the street, and on the left side of this picture, is a two and a half storey building which housed at that time the firm of Street and Forster, wholesale liquor dealers. In the same building, immediately adjoining, was the Bank of Nova Scotia. The next building contained a meat store, conducted by S. Billings, while next was the firm of Ross and Son, ship chandlers of that day. Just beyond may be seen the band stand at the head of the driveway to the wharf, while beyond is the building that contained the Hanson Shoe Factory.
The photograph from which the above cut was made, while somewhat discoloured with age, showed that the town was gay with bunting on the occasion of Sir John's visit, and, in addition to Mr. Kennedy and Mr. O'Neill, three other figures can be identified. On the left, just under the arch, is Emery Murphy of the firm of Burton and Murphy, while standing a the edge of the sidewalk, at the horse's head, on the right side of the picture, may be seen William Burton and "Towny" Ross, the latter one of the members of the firm of Ross and Son, ship chandlers.
St. Croix Courier
Sept 18, 1930
The lecture delivered by J. Parkins, manager of the Algonquin, on "Trip Around the World," with views, was very much enjoyed.
St. Croix Courier
Oct 23, 1930
Grand Manan—An Island Gem of the Maritimes. Marianne Grey Ottey. Also Oct. 30 part two; Nov. 6 part three.
St. Croix Courier
Oct 30, 1930
Major Grant-Suttie of Saint John Cadet officer for New Brunswick, visited schools here recently, inspected rifle range, gave talk on cadet work. Boxing instructor.
International Bridge, St. Stephen, inadequate for volume of traffic. Busiest border point east of Montreal.
St. Croix Courier
Nov 6, 1930
Editor: 14,017 tourist cars over bridge compared to 12,860 last year.
St. Croix Courier
Nov 13, 1930
Editorial: more care in preparing tourist literature. Saint John Tourist Association pamphlet for 1930 stated that Bangor was closer to Woodstock than St. Stephen.
St. Croix Courier
Dec 18, 1930
Conley Co. shows feasibility of Canadian Lobster Pounds. Operating profitable pound at Deer Island. Only Canadian Company capable of filling orders year-round.