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November 17, 1899
During last Friday's storm the four-masted sailing ship "Oberon," on a
voyage from Liverpool to Glasgow, was driven ashore on the limpet Craig
about 3 1/2 miles North of Ardrossan. Five of the crew were able to land
in a ship's boat and the remainder of the 18 persons on board were rescued
by the Ardrossan lifeboat, "James Stevens".
On the motion of Bailie Harvey seconded by Mr Bennett, provost Young,
Ardrossan, was re-elected and Mr Alex Guthrie , on the motion of Bailie
Miller, seconded by Mr RL Alpine, was elected Provost of Saltcoats. Mr
Nairn was appointed Provost of Kilwinning.
On Tuesday evening the Countess of Eglinton in the assembly Hall,
Ardrossan, presented the parchment of the Royal Humane Society to John
Templeton, diver, and Robert Sim, labourer, both of Ardrossan, in
recognition of services rendered by them in saving life.
The two tenements in Union Place, Kilwinning, owned by Mr Wilson, late
of Little Woodside, have changed hands at £1325
November 24, 1899
At the concert of the Saltcoats branch of the Irish national
Foresters, Master John McKie and Miss Ann Smith danced an Irish jig and
"brought the house down".
The annual social meeting in connection with the Isle of Arran Quarries.
Currie, was held in the new recreation rooms. Mr James McGregor presided.
concert programme was carried through by Mrs McKie, Mrs Johnston, Mrs
Campbell, Miss Maggie Russell, and Messrs D Paton, Alex McKie, J Hassett,
Alex Mair and Hugh Adam proposed a vote of thanks.
The cast of the Glengarnock and Kilbirnie Amateur dramatic Association in
the drama Waiting for the Verdict included Robert McArthur, Gavin Bow, H
Glen, Tom Walker, Frank Fraser, RH Sinclair, Maggie Barclay, Andrew
McClure jnr, Mark nelson, William Logan, Robert McLaughlan, John Miller,
Harry McEwan, J Kerr, Jeannie Orr, Mary McClure, James Tod, John Mackie,
IS Geddes, and James Robertson. Two children, Billy Fraser and Robert
Miller, also played roles.
December 1, 1899
The death took place last Saturday of Mr Arthur Guthrie, founder of
the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald in 1853 and later of its various
editions. he was in his 75th year.
On Tuesday the Rev John Thomson, MA was ordained and induced colleague and
successor to the Rev J George Munro, Dalry UP Church.
Stevenston has of late had quite an importation of Poles and Japanese.
At the farm servants ball in Mrs Kirk's Inn Beith, the Belle of the ball
was adjudged to be a Greenrig servants maid.
Mr James Miller won the gold medal of Garnock Angling Club Dalry.
Lady collectors, it is said, are nearly fainting at the sight of the new
four-storey building in Sidney Street, Saltcoats. their exclamation is:
"Next year - oh! these stairs."
December 8, 1899
At a gathering in the Lesser Town Hall, Saltcoats, Mr John Welsh
("John the Post") who had retired after 47 years service as a postman and
was claimed to be the oldest letter carrier in Scotland, was given a
public presentation of a cheque for £85 and a clock. Mr Alex Hamilton
presided, and the presentation was made by Mr James Campbell, Town Clerk.
Fire broke out in the premises of Mr William Cook, tailor and clothier,
main Street, Kilbirnie. Constable Robertson soon arrived with his hose and
under the direction of Mr John Jamieson and Mr Robert Walker, a band of
workers soon got the fire under control.
Ardrossan Snowflake Amateur Minstrels have allocated £4 15/- among local
charities.
The new hall of Saltcoats EU Congregational Church was opened on
Wednesday, the Rev George Gladstone. Dundas Street EU Church, Glasgow.
Kilbirnie Castle Amateur Drama Association performed All That Glitters Is
Not Gold in the good Templars Hall.
Beith Burns Club have elected Dr Stewart, president; Mr Thomas Smith,
vice-president; Mr James S Anderson, secretary and Mr John Short,
treasurer.
December 15, 1899
In support of Lord Eglinton's Fund for the families living in Ayrshire
of the soldiers serving in the South African War, Ardeer Foundry workers
have agreed to make a levy upon themselves in the following proportions: -
earnings of £1 per week and under; 2d per week; of over £1 4d per week.
Ardeer workers have also agreed to contribute a small sum each week.
Saltcoats Free Church choir on Friday made a presentation to their
organist, Alex Ray.
Stevenston Liberal Association office bearers appointed are: - Mr Thomas
Oswald, president; Mr J Wylie, vice-president and Mr Matthew Brady,
secretary and treasurer.
For their exhibits at the Glasgow poultry show, Mr Thomas Hunter, Halfway
Street, West Kilbride, received a first, special and third prize, and
Messrs Jack and Craig, also of West Kilbride, was awarded highly commended
certificates.
Ex-Baillie Anderson has been appointed chairman of Ardeer Parish Council.
Delegates appointed were: - Bailie Harvey, Captain Torrance and Mr Hugh
Currie.
December 22, 1899
Mr James Dimmick has been appointed janitor of the new Winton School
Ardrossan.
Ardrossan School Board have issued a graduated syllabus of religious
instruction to be carried out during the first half hour of each day in
the schools under its jurisdiction.
Queen Victoria Jubilee Institute have awarded badges to nurse Greig,
Kilbirnie and nurse Williams, Beith, for work done at the institute.
Beith Coral and Orchestral Union (over 100 voices) gave their first
programme in the Good Templars' Hall on Tuesday.
Dalry Amateur Dramatic Club gave two performances of the Octoroon. The
cast included W Robinson, D Johnstone, A
Wilson, A McAnally, A Gray, W
Craig, Master T Wilson, J Jamieson, J Anderson, T Burns, T Barr, W Barr, W
Hamilton, T Shields, Misses McClarke, K Boyd, A Gray and M Boyd. Mr A
McDonald was orchestra leader.
December 29, 1899
Mr RM Pollok, Middleton, was appointed convener of the County and the
Hon GR Vernon, vice-convener.
A writer complains that the condition of Seabank and Arthur Streets,
Saltcoats, is a disgrace to the Commissioners.
Holidays at Ardeer Factory have been shortened on account of pressure
of orders.
Through the kindness of Mr James Stevenston, Fairlie, between 60 and
70 tons of coal have been distributed among the poor at Largs.
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