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From: "Chris Shelley" <>
Subject: [NF-ROOTS] Newspaper Lookups and R.A.G. 1922 - 7
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 19:24:07 -0800


To the List,
The Events for 1922 were transcribed with the help of John Baird.

Reprinted courtesy of Robinson-Blackmore Printing and Publishing

From the St. John's Daily News

Wed. Mar. 29, 1922

CREW TELLS OF STRANGE SIGHT.
(Halifax Herald, March 18)

Her officers and crew reporting a rather unusual occurance witnessed at sea
the Fraquhar Line steamer Sable I., Captain George MURLEY, arrived here
yesterday from St. John's, Nfld.. When 50 miles off the Newfoundland port
what was supposed to be a meteor coming out of the heavens, exploded with
deafening noise some miles from the ship and disappeared into the depths of
the Atlantic. Described by those who witnessed the incident, the meteor
appeared first in the N. E. as a huge fiery ball moving slowly. Gaining
momentum, a long tail or streamer shot out from the body and lighted up the
surrounding waters in brilliant contrast to the pale light of the moon,
which shone in a clear sky. The explosion, which followed the
disappearance, was like the booming of a distant cannon.
The Sable I. met much ice on her voyage as far as Canso but from there to
port she had clear water. Besides a number of passengers and 50 tons of
cargo, the steamer brought 100 bags of Newfoundland mail. On her last trip
from Halifax to St. John's, the Sable I. called at Louisburg, where she took
on 237 bags of mail. She is to sail to-morrow morning to return to St.
John's taking mail, passengers and a full general cargo from Pier 4, north
terminals.


Wed. Mar. 29, 1922

NEWFOUNDLAND COUPLE MARRIED AT LOS ANGELES
(Los Angeles Citizen, March 1st.)

The Church of the Blessed Sacrament was the scene of a charming wedding
yesterday at 3 p.m. when Miss Mary MORRIS, daughter of Judge and Mrs. MORRIS
of St. John's, Newfoundland, became the bride of F. Regis BURKE, also of
Newfoundland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Fr. STROCK in the
presence of a number of friends and relatives.
The bride, who looked very charming, was gowned in champagne colored lace
with hat to match, and carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses and
maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Jeanne TRAPNELL, who wore a
pretty blue silk retine. The Hon. W. J. ELLIS gave the bride away.
Following the wedding there was a reception held at the home of Hon. Donald
MORISON, K.C., and Mrs. MORISON at 2123 Beachwood Drive, Hollywood. With
others attending there was about twenty-five friends from Newfoundland.
The bridegroom, who has lately come to Los Angeles, is a young man of
exceptional talent and ability and occupies a position of responsibility in
the Citizens Trust and Savings Bank of Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Burke will
reside in their new home, 2026c Hollywood Boulevard.
Among the guest from Newfoundland were F. C. BERTEAU, who is Auditor-General
of Newfoundland. Mrs. BERTEAU, Miss Marian FRASER, Mrs. J. H. WATSON, Mr.
and Miss TRAPNELL, Charles SIMMS, Hon. W. J ELLIS and Mr. and Mrs.
GRIFFITHS.
Mr. and Mrs. Burke have made many friends here who extend their sincere
wishes for happiness in the future.



PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE L.O.A.

At 8 o'clock last evening the provincial Grand Lodge, L. O. A., opened its
Fiftieth annual, session in Victoria Hall, Provincial Grand Master W. H.
CAVE in the chair, and a large number of delegates from city and outports in
attendance. In addition, there was quite a gathering of city Orangemen to
listen to the proceedings. Addresses of welcome and of congratulation were
presented by Brother G. T. PHILLIPS, W. M., of Leeming Lodge, on behalf of
city Lodges, and by Bro. W. R. STIRLING, P.M., on behalf of the ladies'
Orange Order. These addresses were replied to by Bro. Rev. J. W. WINSOR,
Grand Chaplain, and Past P.G.M. John SNOW. The Grand Master then delivered
his opening address in the course of which he dealt in general with world
conditions and in particular with the work of the Order during its fifty
years of activity in the country. Reference was made to the Grand Masters
who had preceded him and the work they accomplished. The report of Brother
J. MILLEY, the Grand Secretary, was then presented; it was largely
statistical, showing that the organization was holding its own. Brother H.
V.
HUTCHINGS, Grand Treasurer, submitted the financial statement which was most
satisfactory,. This was followed by the report of Rev. Dr. JONES, last
year's delegate to the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of British America,
held in Toronto, which was read by Brother Rev. R. H. MERCER, who also
attended this gathering. The Auditor's report and appointment of the
Standing Committee to name the various committees for the session completed
the evening work. The session resumes at 9 o'clock this morning. This
afternoon Divine Service will be attended in the C. of E. Cathedral and
to-night there will be a banquet in the College Hall.


Sun. Apr. 2, 1922

DIED IN GREECE

The sad news was received on Friday of the death at Caglarie, Greece, of
seaman Hubert DICKS, one of the drew of the 'Jean Campbell' which occurred
on Thursday last. According to the particulars received deceased contracted
a heavy cold, which later turned to pneumonia with fatal results. Deceased
was well known in the city and was considered amongst the best of our
seamen. He is a brother of Captain Burt DICKS of "ours" and during the war
was in the Forestry Corp.. To his sorrowing mother, sisters, and brothers
the NEWS tenders sincere sympathy .



NEWFOUNDLANDERS JAILED IN QUEBEC

Quebec, March 22-(By Canadian Press). "We wanted to get to Montreal which we
have seen advertised as the greatest port in Canada", was the excuse given
in the Court of Sessions by the three young Newfoundlanders charged with
stealing a ride on a Canadian National Railway train.
The young men who gave their names as William FALLS, Arthur ARMSTRONG and
William ANDERSON, said that they were seamen and were trying to get to
Montreal to secure work.
As the trio showed signs of having suffered considerable hardships Judge
CHOQUETTE thought it better to provide them with shelter here and sent them
to Quebec jail for one month telling them they would possibly be able to
secure berths on a ship in this port at the expiration of their terms.


OBITUARY:

MRS. THOMAS MARTIN

Mrs. Thomas MARTIN, Theodosia ROSS, daughter of the late Joseph ROSS, was
born in the beautiful Margaree Valley, Cape Breton, just 56 years ago and
came with her parents as a young girl in her teens to St. John's. Here her
life has been spent. There are very few of us whose names will live in the
annals of fame, but all of us may live so as to enter into that eternal life
which endures when fame is at the end. There was much of this spirit in
Mrs. MARTIN, for eight years she was evangelistic superintendent of the W.
C. T. U. and was responsible for a service every third Sunday at the
Penitentiary. There she was particularly interested in the young women with
loving care she followed their devious paths all over the city finding homes
for them, collecting funds to forward them to their homes and in many ways
blessing them. As a nurse, her ministrations will be gratefully remembered
in scores of homes. When the hand of disease was laid on her lat summer and
all that the skill of physicians could do was not able to stay its progress,
hers was still a life of absolute trust. Of her spirit, the words of
Bathurst's fine hymn were emphatically true.
"That will not murmur nor complain
Beneath the chastening rod
But in the hour of grief or pain
Can lean upon god

A faith that keeps the narrow way
Till life's last spark is fled.
And, with a pure and Heavenly ray
Lights up a dying bed."



HARRY CONSTANTINE

The many friends of Mr. Harry CONSTANTINE, youngest son of Mr. Peter
CONSTANTINE, will regret to learn of his early passing, which occurred
Friday evening at the residence of his uncle, Flower Hill. Deceased, who was
in his 20th year, was formerly on the "Portia" but some five weeks ago
contracted a severe cold and despite the best medical care and attention
available tuberculosis developed and he quickly succumbed to the dread
disease. He leaves to mourn his father, one sister and a broth to whom the
NEWS tenders its sympathy.


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Chris and John

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