November 25 1904
A series of wresting bouts took place last week in the
assembly Hall, Ardrossan. In the final McGregor beat Mckerrell by two
falls to one. McGregor thereafter challenged any man in the hall but the
challenge was not accepted.
The committee of the Police-aided Scheme for Clothing Poor Children,
Saltcoats announce that during last winter a pair of stockings and a pair
of boots were issued to each of 61 children.
A Saltcoats man, captain Hugh Young of the Anchor Line, is retiring after
36 years service with the company.
Ardrossan Parish Council have secured new offices at the corner of
Hamilton Street and Winton Street, Saltcoats.
The death has taken place of Mr Henry Muir, builder, Saltcoats, in his
72nd year. he served his apprenticeship with Mr John Barr, afterwards
Provost of Ardrossan.
Fire broke out early on Wednesday morning at Dalry Public School and two
classrooms were badly damaged.
Mr Hugh Easdale, G&SW lorryman, Kilbirnie (Hughie the Lorryman) has been
presented with a public testimonial on his retiral.
Kilbirnie Juvenile Amateur Dramatic Company, under Mr Frank Watt,
presented on Thursday evening "Rob Roy". The leading male parts were
played by masters John Barclay, Alex Chapel, James Houston, John Martin,
Matthew Knox, Thomas McCosh, Robert Hunter, Daniel, Archibald, John Watt
and Archibald Sharp. The successful female characters were impersonated by
Misses Mary Law, Annie Watt, Janet Spears and Nellie McIlwraith.
December 2, 1904
Mr CO Lundholm, Nobel House, Stevenston, has been elected
to represent Stevenston and Ardrossan on the County Council.
Mr Watson, teacher, Eglinton School, Ardrossan has received an appointment
in Falkirk.
The death is announced of Mr Condy Condochan, who was for nine years
greenkeeper of Ardrossan Bowling Club.
Early on Saturday morning the drying house of Auchenharvie Brickwork ,
Stevenston, belonging to the Glengarnock Iron and Steel Company, was
completely destroyed by fire.
Mr James Ballantyne, formerly gas manager, Stevenston, is in charge of the
erection of electric plant for a branch of the Edison ore Company in
Norway.
At a fashionable wedding in London, the bride was Miss Wilhelmina Simon
Tennent, daughter of the late William Middleton Tennent, Holland House,
West Kilbride, Dr Stephen Inglis, St Leonards-on-Sea, was the bridegroom.
December 9, 1904
David Edgar, guard on a goods train from Ardrossan on
Monday, was killed during shunting operations at Kilwinning.
A special service was held in the Parish Church, Saltcoats, in celebration
of the 100th anniversary of the presentation to the church of the model
frigate that has been suspended from the ceiling throughout the last
century.
At the annual supper of the Royal Arch Chapter No 223 in the Eglinton Arms
Hotel, Ardrossan, among those who contributed songs and readings were
Bros. Gordon, Dr Macdonald, W Adams, Sam Goodwin, John Stewart, McKirdy, H
Flinn, W Legg, FW Larter, W Gillies, Conway and W Hastings.
Miss Joan Galbraith, daughter of Mr Galbraith, gas manager, Ardrossan,
having finished her training as nurse in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, is
leaving shortly for London, having received an appointment in Mildmay
Home.
At Stevenston ratepayer's meeting, a ratepayer said the roads at Ardoch
Crescent and Caledonian Station were in such a muddy state that they were
a disgrace to Stevenston.
Mr Hugh Crawford, organist of Head Street Church Bible Class, was
presented by the class with a marble timepiece. Mr Andrew Gillespie handed
over the gift.
Mr Wm. Munro, Dalry Higher Grade School, has passed the final examination
for the degree of BA at London University.
At a complimentary supper given to Mr Samuel Kerr, inspector of the poor,
Beith, Mr Kerr was presented with a timepiece and Mrs Kerr with a
bracelet.
Mr Robert McNish, a prominent citizen of Glasgow, died at his Ayrshire
residence, Ardenlea, West Kilbride, on Monday.
Almost 60 couples attended Dalry Bowler's Ball. Mr Hugh Shedden was MC
assisted by Mr Jason McLelland. The King Family provided the music and Mr
McGregor, the auld House, purveyed. Mr JM Campbell was secretary.
In the final of the Beith Liberal Club's billiards tournament, Mr Peter
Houston defeated his brother, Mr Tom Houston, by 43 in a game of 200 up
level. Mr Robert Fulton won the young players' competition with Mr Hugh
Smith (mason) second.
December 16, 1904
The Royal Marine Light Infantry and Royal Marine Artillery
are advertising for recruits. The pay is 8/2d to 11/3d weekly, with kit
and rations free.
Proprietors of properties in Mongomerie Street immediately behind Kilmahew
petitioned Ardrossan Town Council to rename that section of the lane
Montgomerie Place. The petition was rejected by six votes to three.
At Saltcoats Town Council meeting it was reported that frequently at
concerts in the Town Hall, people in the cheaper back seats "rushed" to
front seats to the exclusion of the better-paying concert-goers. The
Finance Committee will consider the complaint.
The street lighting in Saltcoats for the past year cost £85.
The second annual re-union under the auspices of Kilbirnie Mutual
Agreement Association was held in the Arcade Hall, Boston, USA on November
23. President AC McMillan was in the chair and the company numbered 70.
"Is this Boston or Kilbirnie?: asked a well known citizen on entering the
hall. "There is no Boston for the next eight hours" was the reply.
December 23, 1904
The following were the principal prize-winners in the rifle
shooting competition of the 1st VB RSF Saltcoats Company: Rose Bowl for
year and badge - Pte Alex Forrester, Recruits Medal, Pte RB Lockhart;
Ladies Ring - Col. Sergt. Carson.
Mr James Stewart, G & SW railway guard, Ardrossan, who has completed 50
years service, was presented with a purse of sovereigns at a gathering of
railway servants.
Mr Jas. H Orr, 32 Dockhead Street, Saltcoats, has been promoted from
Dennistoun branch of the Bank of Scotland to the head office Glasgow.
Fire broke out on Monday night at the stables at the Hayocks, Stevenston.
the damage amounted to between £400 and £500.
Dr DP Gage, Kilwinning, has been appointed by the Home Office as
certifying surgeon for the district under the Factory and Workshop Act in
succession to Dr Milroy.
In Dalry Curling Club silver jug competition results were: James McLennan,
18; R Malcolm, 17; John Brown, 17; A McNeilly. 10.
Damage amounting to to several thousands of pounds was done by a fire last
Thursday night at the premises of Cunningham and Nicol, cabinet makers, at
the junction of Sharon Street and West End, Dalry.
Mr Angus Cameron, contractor, Ardrossan, died on Wednesday.
Sergt. Galloway, Ardrossan, was MC at the Ayrshire Constabulary Ball.
In a chess match, Dalry Public School staff (D Campbell, J Gibson, A
Ramsay, W Smith and G Ballantyne) beat Dalry Chess Club (J Muldoon, J
Gorman, G McConnell, Thos. Cochrane and D McLeod) by 3 to 2.
A lamp and tablet has been erected on the Institute Bridge, Kilbirnie, as
a public testimonial to Mr RW Knox in appreciation of his gifts to the
community. the tablet was unveiled and the lamp lighted in the presence of
a large gathering on Saturday evening, December 16.
December 30, 1904
Among the Christmas bargains offered in our advertisement
columns are:- Lovely white Jap silk blouses from 3/11d. children's silk
dresses from 7/6d. real Shetland shawls from 3/11d. sea clothes from
4/11d. duchess sets from 7/6d. and bed spreads from 27/6d.
Mr Cyril W Porter, Elring House, Ardrossan, has passed his examination as
a chartered accountant.
In a debate at Saltcoats "Literary" meeting, Mr Sam Noble spoke in favour
of a modified form of conscription and Mr Thomas Scott led the argument
for "no conscription". Mr John Miller presided.
Burglars who entered Mr John Eadie's public house in Saltcoats early
on Saturday morning found very little money but did much damage. They
turned on the taps of liquor barrels and the blend of liquors which
covered the floor included 20 gallons of whisky.
Mr Whiteford, who left Kilmory School for Roxburgh Public School about a
year ago, was, along with his wife, made the recipient of presentations
from the Roxburgh scholars before the closing of the school for the
holidays.
The presentation of a purse of sovereigns by the G&SW Railway staff,
traders and others in Stevenston was made to Mr James Frew, who retired
after 43 years service on the railway. Mr Robert Glen, stationmaster,
presided and Mr Alexander M Brownlie, goods clerk, handed over the gift.
Stevenston Co-op Society's sales for the past quarter totalled £7326 and
the dividend is 3/4d in the £.
The death is announced of Mrs Alexander Wilson of Easterhill, Dalry.
The Alpha Cabinet Works Kilbirnie (Grey & Co) were destroyed by fire on
Friday morning.
Result of billiards handicap in West Kilbride Public Institute was :- 1
Robert Hunter; 2, Dan Brown; 3 Thomas Cook.
