April 14, 1905
Two Ardrossan lads, William Leckie, Princes Lane, and
William Black, Young Street, were drowned in Ardrossan Harbour on 5th
April. They had been sculling in a boat in the New Dock but it is not
known how the accident happened. The boat, empty, was found later with the
oar alongside.
The official opening of the new golf course and clubhouse at Ardeer took
place on Saturday. A stroke competition by representative members of West
of Scotland clubs resulted in a win for Robert Andrew, St Cuthbert, with a
score of 73, Among the other leading totals were:- TW Robb, Glasgow, 75;
John Black, Troon and William Reid, Ardeer, 81, Mr D Laidlaw presided over
the gathering at the clubhouse, and Mrs Allan, wife of the vice-captain,
performed the opening ceremony.
Pit sinking operations are proceeding at Ardeer.
Kilwinning Junior Musical Association gave a three-night's public
rehearsal of Wallace the Knight, of Ellerslie. 150 pupils took part and in
the cast were masters: William McMinn, William Steel, Robert Howie, James
Smith and Adam Russell and Misses Annie Bicket and Mary Rollo.
Mr James Kerr died at his residence, Garnock Place, Kilbirnie, on Tuesday
in his 101st year. He was 11 years of age when the Battle of Waterloo was
fought.
April 21, 1905
At Bogside races on friday there were many smart toilettes.
Lady Gertrude Cochrane wore a smart gown of biscuit-tinted facecloth
trimmed with silk braiding of the same hue, a little cape of Persian lamb,
and black hat adorned with black tulle and feathers.
A nine-hole golf course has been constructed at Pirnhill.
A whippet dog handicap was held at Kerelaw Mains, Stevenston, on Saturday.
There was an attendance of 800.
At a packed gathering in the Good Templars hall, Kilbirnie, the Irvine and
District Cup and gold badges were presented to Kilbirnie Ladeside and
players. Mr Daniel Cochrane, president, was in the chair and the
presentation was made by Councillor William Brown, secretary of the I & D
Association.
The winning players were:- Laurence McDonald, Daniel Armour, John Smith,
William Crossan (captain), William Law, Joseph Jack, John Torrance, James
Cook, John Rankin, Thomas Steel and Andrew Borland, Allan Gray, reserve,
was given a badge by the club. The club's record in the competition was:-
beat vale of Garnock Strollers 3-1; Winton rovers 3-0; Kilwinning Rangers
4-1, and Troon Rangers 1-0.
April 28, 1905
Mr Andrew Brown, medallist and diploma holder, announces
that he has opened new premises. The Studio, Hamilton Street, Saltcoats,
for the production of up-to-date portraiture. he has gained awards for the
excellence of his photographic productions both in portraits and landscape
branches.
In Eglinton School, Ardrossan, on Friday, Mr Alex Crawford, who leaves for
Stewarton, received a presentation from the teachers and pupils.
It is understood that a motor bus service between Ardrossan, Saltcoats and
Stevenston, will be provided this summer.
Mr Graham C Kerr, of the Sudan Civil Service, son of Dr John Kerr, late
Chief Inspector of Schools, a native of Dalry, has had the order of
Mejidich, fourth class, conferred on him by the Khedive.
The new club house at West Kilbride was formally opened on Saturday. Mr
James Millar, captain, presided over a gathering of about 200 and Mr
William Adams, Auchenames, performed the ceremony.
A stroke competition for the Adams Trophy was taken part in by 22 couples
and leading scores were:- Alex Paton (14) 84; JM Tennent (2) 85; D
Crawford (8) 88; JD Morrison (6) 88.
The death took place in London of Mr John Samson, son of the late Charles
Samson, timber merchant, Irvine. He was one of Irvine's most prominent
sons.
May 5, 1905
In a boating accident at Pirnmill, Findlay Clark, seaman, lost his life.
He was a native of Arran and was for some time resident in Saltcoats.
Saltcoats volunteer team (Pte A Forrester, L/C Hill, Pte H Materlin, Col
Sergt A Armour, Sgt T Hunter, Pte J Thomson, Pte G Marshall and Sergt
Price) in a rifle competition beat Ayr Coy by 672 to 601.
Seaside Athletic beat Ardrossan Bluebell 6-1 in a football match.
The Ayrshire Foundry has been purchased by Ardeer Foundry Coy.
Ardeer Golf Club have increased the entry fee to £3 3/-. The annual
subscription is £1 5/-.
Mr John Simpson, an elder brother of the late Provost DG Simpson,
Kilwinning, has died at the age of 95.
Dalry Co-op Society sales for the quarter totalled £2780 and the dividends
were:- bakery, 3/6 and general purpose 2/7, the membership is 406.
Dalry Quoiting Club opened a new ground at Templand on Saturday.
At the Edinburgh Dog Show Mr James Kerr, Wilson Street, Beith, gained
second prize for a St Bernard's dog.
Mr John Jones mill manager, Glengarnock Steelworks, has died at the age of
71.
Miss? Minnie Smyth, daughter of Mr James Smyth, Cochrane Street,
Kilbirnie, received several presentations on the occasion of her leaving
from the United States of America.
May 13, 1905
Saltcoats Town Council are considering a petition, signed
by 197 ratepayers, against the prohibition of stalls on the shore.
A motion by Mr Boyle at Saltcoats Town Council meeting that a large
swimming pond be constructed adjoining Saltcoats Bathing Pond, did not
receive the necessary two-thirds majority.
A bandstand is to be erected at Melbourne Park, Saltcoats, at a total cost
of £291.
At a large gathering in the League of the Cross Hall, Saltcoats, the Rev
Father PW Ryan (lately of Saltcoats) was presented with tokens of esteem
and goodwill by his former parishioners.
Mr Archibald Crawford, blacksmith, Ardrossan, has recently had a motor pit
prepared and is now in a position to repair horseless vehicles.
It is intended by the promoters to apply in November next for a
Provisional Order for the construction of a tramway line between
Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston.
At a meeting of the Northern District Committee, Mr Lundholm stated that
Stevenston was in a thriving condition and was outstripping in valuation
only by Ardrossan and Largs.
A great grandson of Robert Burns got his third degree at the meeting of
Mother Kilwinning Lodge on Tuesday evening.
The old church of Kilbirnie has been closed for repairs, dry rot having
attacked the woodwork very extensively.
