More Stories 1838-1899 13 and behold, the constable was found standing smiling on the kitchen floor. It is reported that Mr. McCarron will not tell where he had hid himself that morning before making his brilliant dash. All he will says is that he could smell liquor in the place where he was, but he thought it was badly adulterated. Everyone feels that if Constable McCarron could serve a document, nobody else need try." (Guardian. May 6, 1895) Spring Storm "Word comes from Georgetown of the ravages of the severe gale in that section. Messrs. Aitken and McLures lobster boats sank; the staging at McCormack's factory, Boughton Island , was washed away and the boats went adrift and were smashed. A boat belonging to Mr. Youston (sjc) of Grand River also broke away and was destroyed. The tides were the highest seen for many years. The waves broke in fury over the wharves at Georgetown ." (Daily Patriot. May. 4, 1896) Liberals Rejoice "The election passed off very quietly here. All day long the Tories were exceedingly brisk and joyful. Indeed their fervour and enthusiasm seemed to increase as the day wore away and as the shadows of evening fell. But at 11 o'clock a sudden change came over them. The smiles passed away from their faces, their singing and shouting ceased and they all went slowly and sadly home. The Grits, to their honour be it said, although their ranks were thinned by deaths and removals from the place, fought with their accustomed bravery. In the face of terrible odds; in the face of political and ecclesiastical thunder, they boldly went to the polls and gave their vote for civil and religious liberty. Ladies also took a hand. There is a good Grit lady here who particularly distinguished herself. We feel confident that the Grit party now in the days of its triumph will not forget those brave men- and this brave woman -who so boldly stood by it in the cold dark days of adversity and defeat." (Daily Patriot. June 29, 1896, edited) [The above was evidently written by a Liberal partisan. Georgetown was a Conservative stronghold in those years and though Laurier's Liberals swept to power nationally in 1896, Conservatives retained Kings County, P.E.I. , AC. Macdonald winning by 15 voles. Georgetown went 150 to 46 for the Conservatives.] Music Professor at St. James Church " Prof. Marco , a gentleman of many musical talents and culture from the Province of Quebec , has lately taken up his abode in out town devoting himself to the teaching if music, both vocal and instrumental as well as piano and organ. He is in charge of the choir at St. James Church where the fruits of his ability as an instructor are already- very marked. He is now reorganizing that choir and starting a regular course of training and practice for the winter months. We can expect, now that this business is altogether under his control, a greater share of success than heretofore. Indeed a rich musical treat was in store for those who attended vespers on Sunday evening the 6th. That the church was not packed full is no doubt due to the many other arrangements had been made ahead. However those who attended were the fortunate ones. The Vespers in four parts was sung under the direction of Prof. Marco with violin and organ; solo psalms, L. Bordess ; bass solo, Salutaria, Prof., Marco ; duet, Ave Maria, Prof. Marco and Miss Lewis ; Tantum Ergo, Prof. Marco and Miss Smith ." (From Watchman Sept. 27, 1896) Court House Concert A concert was held in the Court House here on Easter Monday night in aid of the new town hall. The ladies under whose efficient and energetic direction the affair was conducted are entitled to a liberal measure of praise for the success of their undertaking. The attendance was large considering the bad state of the roads. The entertainment was opened with a chorus by a number of the young ladies of Georgetown . Next came a recitation by Miss Amanda MacDonald , a piano solo by Miss Annie MacDonald , the accompanist for the evening, and a duet by Mrs. Herdman and Mrs. (Dr.) Stewart. The Georgetown Amateur Dramatic Club next presented the comedy, "A Fair Fight, or a Wife's Allowance." Miss Bessie Aitken , Miss Mabell Bryce and Mr. Temple Macdonald , who had the leading parts, acquitted themselves well and were ably supported by Misses Sencabaugh, Marion Macdonald and Florrie Aitken , and Messrs. Howard Macdonald , Rogerson and R. McDonald . After the drama came a vocal duet by Messrs. Manual and Weatherbie, a piano duet by Misses Mabel Byrne and Jean Aitken , a reading by Mr. Rogerson , another chorus by the young ladies, and a recitation by Mr. R. MacDonald . At the close of the entertainment a sale of ice cream took place and a snug sum was realized thereby. [Contributed by M.J.F .] (Daily Examiner. April 18, 1898, edited) Boating Club Formed "A boating Club has been formed at Georgetown with the following officers: Mr. Justice Hodgson , Patron; Archibald J, McDonald , President; Judge Warburton , 1st Vice-president; James Clow 2nd V-P.; Edward McFarlane , 3rd V.P .; Executive Committee; Capt. Malcolm MacDonald ; John A. Matheson ; Aaron Cogswell ; W. W. Jenkins ; G. A. Aitken ; H.J. MacPhee ; Dr. D.A. Stewart ; and Sec-treas.: A. D. MacPhee . Under the auspices of the club a regatta will be held at Georgetown on the 3rd of August next open to all King's County boats that may be entered. The first prize is a silver challenge cup presented by Mr. Justice Hodgson who also [places} a boat flag on the winner. A number of cash prizes will be given to the other boats which show the most speed. In addition to the regatta a tea in aid of the Georgetown Hall will be given on the same day and in the evening the day's festivities and will, be brought to a close with a concert. Special train arrangements will be made of which due notice will be given." (Examiner. July 13,1898) The winner of the cup on August 3rd was