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8 OCTOBER

DEATH - STEVEN

At Whinnfold, Cruden Bay, on Wednesday 6 October 1937, Thomas Steven, formerly on the staff of the Academy, Ardrossan. Funeral from 9 Greenbank Terrace, Edinburgh on Saturday 9 October at 2.30 pm.
The Scotsman, 8 October 1937

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GLASGOW HERALD
9 OCTOBER 1915

ARRIVALS AT ARDROSSAN HOSPITAL

During the week the following wounded soldiers have been admitted to the Ardrossan Military Hospital: -

1494 Private Alexander Tavendale, 3/6th H.L.I.;
10578 Corporal George Carrington, 1st Royal Scots;
11066 Private Henry Cowan, 1st Royal Fusiliers;
3378 Private George Coutts, 2/4th Gordon Highlanders;
3680 Private James Stephen, 2/4th Gordon Highlanders;
2293 Sapper Hugh Morton, 2nd Royal Engineers; 2566
Private Ronald Dickson, 2/6th Royal Highlanders;
3476 Private Thomas Gilmour, 19th H.L.I; and
17881 Private Andrew Walterston, 1st K.O.S.B.
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GLASGOW HERALD
9 OCTOBER 1888

ACCIDENT AT ARDROSSAN HARBOUR

MICHAEL CARPIL, while waiting at the harbour to be taken out to the dredger GREENORE overbalanced himself and fell over the quay into a boat beneath. His leg was broken.

Last night he was sent home to friends in Newry.
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Penny Tray wrote: Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:07 am Last night he was sent home to friends in Newry.
There was an Ardrossan to Newry service from Ardrossan Harbour at that time, so that's how he would have got back to Newry. My McGregg grandmother and her three sisters with associated families came and settled in Ardrossan from Newry. Associated families were Hand and Cunningham - both whose spouses were from Dundrum. Makes us think that's how they got to Ardrossan. I imagine there would be others who came via this route to the three towns. Grandmother married John Boyce at Saltcoats - sadly both died in their twenties - my mother's parents.
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9 OCTOBER

ARDROSSAN GAS BILL

In the House of Commons yesterday, the Ardrossan Gas Provisional Order Bill was considered on Report and ordered for a third reading.
The Scotsman, 9 October 1946

FARMERS SEEK SECRETARY
Ardrossan
and West Kilbride Farmers’ Society are on the look-out for a secretary but there is not likely to be a great rush for the post since the salary offered amounts only to £5 per annum.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903

ARDROSSAN LIBERAL ASSOCIATION
The annual general meeting of this Association was held on Tuesday evening (29 September 1903) in the Club Rooms. Mr C J Shearer, president, shown below in the early 1900s), presided. Mr Robert Bradley, secretary and treasurer, submitted his report and balance sheet for the past year which showed that the Association was in a satisfactory state, financially and otherwise. Both the report and statement were adopted. The following office-bearers were re-appointed – honorary president, Mr Joseph Russell; president, Mr C J Shearer; vice-presidents, Messrs John Allan and William Tannock; secretary and treasurer, Mr Robert Bradley and a committee of nearly twenty. Mr Shearer, Mr W Guthrie, Mr John Allan, Mr William Tannock, Mr Bradley, Mr Gilroy, Mr W Anderson and Mr John Barclay were appointed as delegates to the North Ayrshire Central Liberal Association. Other business of a routine nature was transacted after which a vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. The Association is possessed of comfortable rooms and, as the new season has commenced, members can be enrolled at any time, the annual subscription being 2s 6d.
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Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903

QUEEN’S PARK TO PLAY WINTON ROVERS
The Winton Park patrons are promised a treat tomorrow, Saturday (10 October 1903) when the Queen’s Park Hampden XI will try friendly conclusions with the ever-popular Winton Rovers. Come and see the Spiders for classic Hampden.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903

NO SUCH THING A FREE MEAL
An Ardrossan man entered a fish supper shop in Princes Lane (from 1911 known as Princes Place), called for the two penny course and on its being forth coming, proceeded to eat it without showing any desire to pay. Naturally, the proprietor objected to providing a free meal and remonstrated with the diner but the latter only replied by committing an assault on the restaurateur. For this he was summoned to the Police Court where he was sentenced to thirty days imprisonment.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903

MARRIAGE OF ARDROSSAN MAN
It may interest our lady readers to know that Miss Mary Bell Robertson, fourth daughter of Mr Alexander Robertson, Glasgow, who on 12 September last was married to Mr Duncan Glass of Shanghai and formerly of Ardrossan, wore on the auspicious occasion an exquisite dress of rich cream brocade, the skirt profusely trimmed with accordion-pleated chiffon frills and silk appliqué. The bodice had a lovely bertha of rose point lace and was trimmed with silk appliqué and orange blossom. A wreath of orange blossom fastened her long tulle veil and she wore a very handsome diamond pendant, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a large, trailing bouquet of white orchids, roses, white heather, lily of the valley and a few effective damask roses. The gift of the bridegroom to the bridesmaid, Miss C A Robertosn, was a gold watch bracelet. The marriage presents numbered over 130. Mr and Mrs Glass sail for America and the States at the end of the month en route for Shanghai.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903

AN INTERESTING WEEK FOR THE EVANGELICAL UNION CHURCH
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The opening services of the new Evangelical Union Congregational Church (shown above in 2007) are bringing to the community an array of preaching talent that probably could not be equalled except on similar occasions. The church and the pastor are to be congratulated in having secured such noted and outstanding preachers who, no doubt, will add lustre to their own names and give interest to the event that will be remembered for many years to come. The Reverend Ambrose Shepherd of Elgin Place Church, Glasgow, and the Reverend James Wells DD of Pollokshields United Free Church, Glasgow, are the two men who will preach on Friday (16 October 1903), the opening day. They are both eloquent preachers. The will make the opening day auspicious by their appearance and many will accept the opportunity of hearing them. The Reverend Mr Gorman of Belfast is said to be, in some respects the most unique preacher in Ireland. He has been honoured by his brethren in the Methodist Church, many, many times. He has filled the best pulpits in Dublin and Belfast and is said to be unequalled as a preacher. The special subject which he gives on Monday evening (19 October 1903) Gideon And His Three Hundred is a masterpiece of the English language.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903

ARDROSSAN BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL SUPPER
The Ardrossan Bowling Club marked the close of the season by supping in the Eglinton Arms Hotel on Friday evening last (2 October 1903). This is always an enjoyable function and this year the number who sat down to table was not less than in former years and the company was no less jovial. The purveying by Mr Fleming was, as usual, most admirable and the company supped well. The chair was occupied by the president of the Club, Mr Thomas Wallace, and the croupiers were the vice-president, Mr John Barr and Mr William Martin. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been proposed and responded to, Mr John Barr rose to propose The Ardrossan Bowling Club. In the course of his remarks, which were fluent and witty, he said that this year the Club had not been so successful as in the past but it was not always the best man who won. Bowling was something like marriage in which the bride did not always get the best man – laughter . However, there was not a member of the Club who was not determined to make next year’s record a more pleasant one, one of which they could honestly be proud – applause. This year, they had had an excellent president in Mr Thomas Wallace.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903
These are the opening sentences of a longer report.

LATE TRAIN NEEDED
During the winter, there are a number of entertainments held down Ardrossan, Saltcoats, West Kilbride and Largs way and a joint requisition of all local bodies in these places to have a train run about 10 pm up at least as far as Kilwinning would be a boon. Where was the sense of the Glasgow and South-Western Railway changing the 9.57 to 9.37? All week-night entertainments suffer from the drawback.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903

VALE OF GARNOCK STROLLERS 3 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 2
For the second time this season and for the second week in succession, the Winton Rovers tasted the bitters of adversity on Saturday (3 October 1903) when they visited Glengarnock and dropped the full complement of points to Vale of Garnock Strollers. The Glengarnock correspondent will, no doubt, have something to say about the game and we will confine ourselves to a few particulars. McCulloch did not put in an appearance and the Rovers were obliged to play Barclay on the right wing, otherwise they were fully represented. The Vale, who had the assistance of the wind in the first half, scored early in the game with a good shot from Stevenson. The Rovers replied strongly and had quite as much of the play as their opponents but the homesters’ right-winger broke away and netted the ball for the second time. This point was scored rather softly, being the outcome of some bungling on the part of the Rovers’ goalkeeper and left-back. With two goals of a deficit, the prospects of the visitors were certainly not rosy but, judging from the following play, they were by no means a spent force, the Vale custodian saving in good style a low shot from Goldie. After several praiseworthy attempts to beat White, who was in great form, the Rovers ultimately scored from a corner, well placed by Reid. On the approach of half-time, the Vale raised their total to three and ends were changed with the score three to one in their favour. The Rovers, now favoured with the wind, led off the attack after the resumption but their progress was arrested ere they got within shooting distance. The footing was somewhat treacherous after the previous night’s rain and mistakes were frequent. The forward play on both sides was not up to the mark. The Rovers’ quintet were smarter in outfield work but at goal, they failed repeatedly and numerous chances went a-begging. Goldie unaccountably missed scoring when only a yard from the goal. It was left to a half-back to do the needful for the Light Blues, McMurray scoring with a fine shot which struck the crossbar and rebounded into the net. The Vale now led by three to two and it was odds on the Wintonians getting on level terms before the finish. Dunlop and Leckie, supported by a hard-working trio, repulsed their opponents at every attempt. Smith, with his elusive runs, contrived to find an opening himself but without success and Reid spoiled one or two chances near the finish by inaccurate shooting. The game terminated in favour of the Vale by the narrow margin of three goals to two. It was an excellent game, pleasantly contested and a division of the points would have been a better index of the play. The backs and half-backs of both teams showed to advantage. White was kept much busier than his confrere in the opposite goal and the Vale owe much to his splendid saving. The Winton Parkers secured the points at Ardrossan so that honours are even. The Rovers will require to infuse new life into the front rank if they mean to be successful in future matches and two capable inside forwards are needed to lend sting to the attack. The defence, with perhaps one exception, could not be improved and a little more earnestness at goal is all that is necessary to make a first-rate eleven. A stitch in time et cetera.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903

VALE OF GARNOCK STROLLERS 3 - ARDROSSAN WINTON ROVERS 2
Our Glengarnock correspondent, writing on the League game between Winton Rovers and Vale of Garnock says:
The Rovers had previously beaten us at Ardrossan and we were fully determined to avenge that defeat if at all possible. The weather was showery in the forenoon but cleared up latterly and, except for the slippery condition of the pitch, no better conditions could have been desired. Both teams were strongly represented. The Strollers won the toss and forced a corner in the first minute of the game. This was cleared, however, but on Teele getting the ball about twenty yards out, he shot with terrific force and nothing but the crossbar saved the situation for the visitors. Another chance fell to Stevenson but he shot over the bar. Several fouls against the Rovers were unproductive. After some midfield play, the Wintonians paid a visit to White and how that custodian saved a fast shot at close quarters was a marvel to the spectators. Following this escape, our forwards transferred play to the other end and Stevenson had the honour of scoring the first goal of the match. The visitors again took up the running and a shot from the foot of their outside-left just went over. Harper got a nice pass from Cook about midfield and never stopped until he ran the ball right between the posts. It was a splendid individual effort. The visitors shortly thereafter were awarded a corner which White saved by tipping the ball over the bar but from the subsequent corner, they scored their first point. This success seemed to give them fresh confidence and they were soon in the vicinity of White’s charge but that player punted clear. Shortly before the interval, Cook scored a third point for the homesters with a neat header and the Vale led at half time by three to one. On resuming, the Strollers took up the running and Teele forced a corner which was cleared with difficulty. The game was very fast indeed and the referee had his work cut out in following the run of play. Grossart’s kicking was very neat and Lindsay played his best game for us so far. McGinley had a good run and centred well but the visitors’ defence cleared easily. A foul against the Vale looked dangerous but White managed to get the ball safely away and averted disaster. From a throw-in, however, the Rovers’ centre got possession and scored their second goal with an unsavable shot. The Strollers played most determinedly after this reverse and Cook had hard lines with a good shot. No further scoring took place, however, and the game finished with the Vale leading by three goals to two. It was a most exciting struggle and although we consider the better team won, we must give the Rovers every credit for their fine display. White was a tower of strength in the home goal and repeatedly applauded for his brilliant saving.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903

ARDROSSAN CELTIC 3 – KILMAURS 2
Kilmaurs were late in turning up at Ardrossan last Saturday (3 October 1903) to contest their claim for North Ayrshire League points with Celtic. This was Kilmaurs first visit to this district and the fact that the Rovers were out of town contributed to swell the crowd at North Crescent. The game had quite a sensational opening as from the kick-off, Celtic rushed in on their opponents’ citadel and with care should have scored in the first minute. Immediately afterwards, Kilmaurs raced down on the Celtic stronghold and succeeded in planting the sphere in the net but the point was disallowed. These attacks seemed to convey the impression at the outset that the game was to be a stubborn one but it did not turn out to be such an exciting contest as anticipated, the play of both teams being of a mediocre description. The play shown by the Celts during the first five minutes of the game, however, may be said to have won the honours for them for in this short space of time, they registered a couple of goals through the instrumentality of their new outside left who supplanted Tait. The Kilmaurs defence evinced a perceptible weakness at this early stage and there were those among the spectators who fancied Celtic would emerge easy winners. As the sequel proves, there was not so much between the teams as was at first imagined and when twenty minutes of the game had gone, Kilmaurs converted a free-kick into goal number one. Thereafter, play was fairly well divided but for the greater part, robust punting characterised the efforts of the respective sides. Near the interval, however, Celtic bracketed a third goal and crossed over leading by three goals to one. The second period call for little comment – suffice it to say that in the nicer points of the game, both teams were somewhat deficient. Strong kicking was the leading feature of the play in the course of which, each goal was in turn assailed but no further scoring resulted until the game was nearing a close when Kilmaurs managed to register what proved to be their second and final goal. On the other hand Celtic, who were just the better lot, failed to augment their total but they had satisfaction of retiring winners of the game by three goals to two.
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903

VALE OF WINTON 3 – SALTCOATS SEASIDE THISTLE 4
Seaside Thistle travelled to Ardrossan on Saturday last (3 October 1903) and engaged Vale of Winton at Winton Park (shown below in 2011). Losing the toss, the visitors kicked off but could make little headway. The home team forced the Thistle back to their own quarters where the ball was sent past. Shortly after this, Seaside opened the scoring. The homesters pressed hard and equalised with a fast shot which was immediately followed by a second point. About twenty minutes after the resumption, Seaside notched number two and they scored other two goals in quick succession. Towards the close of the game, the Vale, from a scrimmage, got a third goal. No further scoring too place and the Thistle retired winners by four goals to three. Seaside expect to play Rosebank on Saturday (10 October 1903) at Montgomery Beach when a hard game should be the outcome.
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Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 9 October 1903

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 OCTOBER 1906

LORD CLONCURRY

Lord Cloncurry crossed to Belfast last night by the R.M.S. PARTRIDGE from Ardrossan.
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GLASGOW HERALD
10 OCTOBER 1905

MUNICIPAL MEETING – ARDROSSAN

At the monthly meeting of Ardrossan Town Council, held last night, Provost Young intimated that he did not intend to seek re-election.

He has taken part in the management of the affairs of the town for a period of 28 years, and for 12 years has had the post of Chief Magistrate.

During his term of office important improvements have been carried out within the burgh. He has taken a prominent part in providing the better drainage of the town, in securing a larger water supply, and in the acquirement of new gas-works.

It was owing to his personal efforts that the streets within the burgh were adequately paved, and he took the lead in effecting many minor improvements.

All the members present expressed their lively appreciation of the services rendered to the community by Provost Young, as well as their regret on hearing of his intended retiral.

The other members who retire at this time are Councillors John Harvey and George Barrie.

The report of the Medical Officer for the quarter ended 30 September was received.

It was stated that 50 births had taken place during the three months, and that three of them were illegitimate. The number of deaths was 16, giving a rate per 1000 of the population of 10.2. Only three of the deaths were of persons under 25 years of age.

The health of the community was remarkably good.
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Penny Tray wrote: Sun Oct 07, 2018 8:52 am WIKIPEDIA SHIPWRECKS
7 OCTOBER 1822

THE LIVELY

The vessel LIVELY, while on a voyage from Dublin was driven ashore at Ardrossan, its port of destination.

GLASGOW HERALD
11 OCTOBER 1822

SHIP NEWS

During the gale of Monday, the brig LIVELY of Saltcoats, from Dublin with quills, in taking the harbour of Ardrossan, ran foul of another vessel, and drifted ashore, but will be got off with little damage.
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GLASGOW HERALD
11 OCTOBER 1882

MUNICIPAL MEETING – ARDROSSAN

The monthly meeting of Police Commissioners was held on Monday evening – Provost Barr presiding.

It was reported that the licensed premises within the burgh had been generally well conducted during September, only one case of contravention having been reported.

The meeting then sat as the Local Authority, when the Sanitary Inspector reported that the condition of the town was satisfactory.

The retiring Commissioners at the forthcoming election are Messrs. Boyd (builder), Craig, and McCarroll.
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GLASGOW HERALD
12 OCTOBER 1883

BIRTH

HOGARTH: At Winton Street, Ardrossan, on the 11th instant, Mrs. Robert Hogarth; a daughter.
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12 OCTOBER 1882

MARRIAGE

HART – STEWART: At the Free Manse, Ardrossan, on the 11th instant, by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. David Scott, Saltcoats, JOHN HART, to MARY, eldest daughter of the Rev. John Stewart.
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12 OCTOBER 1918

THE ANNIE B SMITH

The schooner ANNIE B SMITH, built by Peter Barclay & Son, Ardrossan, for Archibald Thomson, foundered off Harland Point, Devon.
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