September 2, 1904
A native of Ardrossan, Mr Matthew Wilson, headmaster of
Johnstone Public School, was on Tuesday night killed on the railway near
Paisley. he was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Lamlash golf clubhouse was last Saturday opened by her grace the Duchess
of Hamilton. The ducal party, which included Lady Mary Hamilton, was
welcomed by Mr Yates, president, Mr Sweet, Mr JM Gibson and other members
of the committee. it was intimated that Her Grace had presented to the
Club a silver cup to be competed for annually by the members.
Mr John Houston, the popular purser of the Caledonian Steamer, Duchess of
Hamilton was on Saturday presented with a purse of sovereigns to mark the
occasion of his marriage.
Two tablets in memory respectively of the Rev Geo Russell and the Rev Geo
Morris, former ministers in Courthill Church, Dalry, were unveiled in the
church on Sunday.
In the presence of a gathering on Monday at the new "Stock" bridge over
the Garnock, near to Glengarnock Castle, Mr Bryce M Knox of Redheugh,
riveted the last rivet in the ironwork part of the structure.
Mr Robert Maxwell, ex-amateur champion, compiled a record score of 66 over
Prestwick golf course. He was 30 out and 36
in. Harry Vardon holds the record in a competition, 72
September 8, 1904
Among the winners of awards in the Scottish Section of Bakers and
Confectionery Exhibition, London, are Mr J Morrison (Stevenston), Mr T
Blair (Dalry), and Mr J McMurtrie, Irvine.
In the final of Ardrossan Bowling Club's annual tournament John Barclay
beat William Tannock by 17-15, and the result of the consolation final was
Robert Bradley, 11; HA Jacobs 6.
William Roe, a lawyer of some standing in America, received his early
education in Eglinton Ironworks School, Kilwinning.
Dr John Ker Ramsay, who is one of the most popular doctors in the southern
suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, is a native of Beith.
A concert company from Dalry on Friday evening entertained the navvies and
other workmen employed in the Irvine Waterworks Contract. The party
included the Garnock Glee Party under George Geddes, William Geddes, miss
M Boyd and Messrs James Boyd and John Henderson.
Mr James Allan, of Dykes, Kilbirnie, was appointed chairman of the new
Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Sub-Committee. Mr Walter Wilson, Beith, is clerk
and Mr David Whiteford, Kilbirnie, depute clerk.
A private yachting match was sailed on Tuesday from Fairlie Bay between
Mrs Parker's Lapwing and Mr CS Parker's Margaret. The former, which was
sailed by Miss Winifred Parker won. The latter was sailed by Mr Evelyn
Parker.
September 16, 1904
At Saltcoats Flower Show the most successful amateur exhibitor was G
Armour with 56 points and J Greenlees was next with 55 points.
At Kilwinning flower show G Richmond won most prizes with 32 firsts, 18
seconds and 5 thirds, and J Colthart was next with 16 firsts, 9 seconds
and 19 thirds. In the baking classes, Mrs R Howie was most successful with
1 first, 2 seconds and 1 third.
Note: Many of the articles in this week's image file are repeats from the
previous week.
September 23, 1904
Members of the Ardrossan and West Kilbride Farmers' Society
and friends met in the Eglinton Hotel, Ardrossan, where they entertained
Mr Andrew Stirrat, a former secretary of the society and presented him
with a testimonial.
Not a few Ayrshire football enthusiasts journeyed to Glasgow to join the
welcome to RS McColl, who appeared for Rangers in the game at New Hampden.
The new golf course at Ardeer was informally opened on Saturday with play
in the Autumn competition. William Reid with the best scratch score 81 won
the club's gold medal. other scores included Thomas Harvey (6) 89, second
prize; the Rev J Adams (8) 93. The Robertson Medal was won by Barclay
Hogarth (a junior member) with (10), 92.
About 4.o'clock on Sunday morning an earthquake shock was felt on the
shores of the Firth of Clyde and the Kyles of Bute. The disturbance was
accompanied by a deep, rumbling sound. At the Cloch Lighthouse the keeper
felt the shock severely, the tower shaking to an alarming extent.
Mr James Reid who is leaving for India, was presented with a gold watch
etc by fellow employees of Glengarnock and Iron Steel Co. Ltd, Stevenston.
Mr William Gibson presided over the gathering and Mr John Scott made the
presentation.
Among the ten passengers injured in a collision at St Enoch Station,
Glasgow, on Saturday night were Mrs Hughes of Dalry, Mrs Nelson and Mr
William Robertson and Mrs Robertson, all of Glengarnock, and Mr James
Clark Kilbirnie.
September 30, 1904
Mr John Galloway, Homehill, Bridge of Allan, and formerly
of Kilmeny, Ardrossan, died on Sunday. before his retiral from the
business he was head of the well-known Glasgow firm of shipowners, Patrick
Henderson & Co. He took a deep interest in religious and photographic
works and provided a home at Saltcoats for destitute Glasgow children.
The Ayrshire District of Rechabites has a membership of 5416 adults, 2585
juveniles, 286 members' wives and widows and 67 honorary members.
The Rev J Kirkland Cameron was yesterday ordained as and inducted as
colleague and successor to the Rev JD McCall, Ardrossan New Parish Church.
Mr John Orr a native of Ardrossan and the son of the late John Orr,
shipping agent, is president of the Melbourne Burns Club. he was educated
at Irvine Royal Academy.
The closing of the right-of-way round by the quarry is still a burning
question in Stevenston.
Mr Arthur Scruton, missionary, Biggart memorial Mission Hall, Dalry is
leaving for another sphere of work in Edinburgh.
The dwelling house, Bellstone, near Dalry, belonging to Mrs Barlow, was
destroyed by fire on Sunday night.
On Sunday, the Rev Father O'Reilly, Glengarnock, who has been ordained,
said his first Mass in St Bridget's RC Church, Kilbirnie. He was assisted
by the Rev Father Hopwell, PP.
