Saltcoats - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
30 DECEMBER 1872

MARRIAGE

At the Manse, Saltcoats, by the Rev. D. E. McNab, Andrew Lambie, hairdresser, late of Renfrew, to Catherine Ray.
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GLASGOW HERALD
30 DECEMBER 1874

DEATH

Suddenly, at 87 Taylor Street, Glasgow, on the 16th instant, John Reid, mason, of Saltcoats.
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GLASGOW HERALD
31 DECEMBER 1878

DEATH

BLACKLEY: At Roseneath Cottage, Saltcoats, on the 29th instant, aged 31, Captain James Brown Blackley, son of William Blackley, builder.
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GLASGOW HERALD
2 JANUARY 1890

THE NEW YEAR

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Watch-night services were held in the Albert Hall. The children attending the Free Church had their usual treat. A united service for the two U.P. Churches took place in the Trinity Church. The St. Mary’s League of the Cross Temperance Society had a soiree in their hall last night – Rev. Father Mackintosh presiding.
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GLASGOW HERALD
2 JANUARY 1891

THE NEW YEAR

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A supper to the poor was given on Hogmanay in the Albert Hall by the Young Men’s Christian Association. There was a large attendance. Watchnight services were held in the Albert Hall. On New Year’s Day the streets were thronged. The usual treat to the scholars of the Free Church Sabbath School was given. A soiree took place in the League of the Cross Hall – Rev. J. Mackintosh presiding.
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GLASGOW HERALD
2 JANUARY 1892

THE NEW YEAR

Saltcoats:
Watchnight services were held in the Christian Institute. The poor were entertained to a substantial supper on Thursday night by the Young Men’s Christian Association. Yesterday being a fine day a good many visitors were in the town. In response to the request of the Commissioners, a few of the licensed grocers closed their premises, but the public houses were all open. A joint service was held in the Trinity Church, at which members of the West U.P. Church attended. In connection with the League of the Cross a soiree was held last night – Rev. Father Mackintosh presiding.
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GLASGOW HERALD
2 JANUARY 1894

THE NEW YEAR

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Bright seasonable weather ushered in the New Year. A large number of people arrived in town on Saturday, and yesterday the streets were very busy. The request made by the Commissioners that licensed premises be kept closed on New Year's Day was disregarded, and all these places of business were open as usual. In the Christian Institute poor children were entertained to a substantial breakfast on Sunday morning. On New Year's morning the Star Inn Mission Hall was crammed with children from Green Street, Quay Street, and neighbourhood, who were treated to a good breakfast. Watchnight services were held in the Christian Institute. The West U.P. Church and Trinity Church had a united service in the church of the former – Rev. J. Brand Scott officiating. A special service was held in the Free Church Hall at noon. Services took place in St, Mary’s R.C. Chapel, and at night a soiree was held in the League of the Cross Hall – Rev. P. McColl presiding.
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GLASGOW HERALD
3 JANUARY 1877

BIRTH

At 23 Eglinton Street, Saltcoats, on the 1st instant, the wife of Captain George Service; a daughter.
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GLASGOW HERALD
3 JANUARY 1878

SEASONABLE LIBERALITY

Rev. D. Scott desires to acknowledge with thanks £16 from Mr James Shaw, J.P., Anna Regina, Essequibo, for the poor of Saltcoats Free Church.
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GLASGOW HERALD
3 JANUARY 1882

THE NEW YEAR

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The New Year was ushered in quietly. On Saturday night the streets were thronged, but by midnight most of the people had gone home, and the few abroad were not particularly demonstrative. Sunday was marked by the usual quietness, the churches being also well attended.

In the evening Rev. D. Scott lectured in the Free Church on “The Past Year and its Lessons.”

Yesterday morning a free breakfast was given to the poor in the Albert Hall. About 200 persons attended, including a number of children, and all enjoyed the substantial fare kindly provided for them. Several gentlemen addressed the meeting, and a choir sang selections.

The children attending the Sabbath schools of the Establish and Free Churches received their customary New Year treats. Those attending the E.U. Church had a treat on Friday night, when a great number of prizes were distributed from a Christmas tree.

A dinner was held in the Mission Coast Home, the company including friends in the town and the others from a distance – Mr William Bryden, manager, presiding.

Yesterday the weather was mild in the early part of the day, but in the evening rain fell heavily.

The streets were crowded but there was no disorder.
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GLASGOW HERALD
3 JANUARY 1887

THE NEW YEAR

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Watch-night services were held in the Albert Hall, which were largely attended.

The children attending the Established Church received their customary treat, and addresses were given by Rev. D. E. McNab, Captain Robertson, and Mr A. B. Armour.

The children of the Free Church Sunday school also had their annual treat and were addressed by Rev. D. Scott and Mr James Fullarton.

A service was held at noon in the East U.P. Church which was attended by members of the two U.P. churches.
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GLASGOW HERALD
4 JANUARY 1879

THE DISTRESS IN THE COUNTRY

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The soup kitchen still continues to be well patronised, and not a few are carrying considerable benefit from it on the three days a-week during on which it is open.

The committee have received £5 from the kirk-session of Ardrossan Parish Church to aid them in their good work, while from the farmers and merchants in the town they are also receiving valuable aid in the shape of vegetables, bread, beef, etc.
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