Ardrossan - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
8 JANUARY 1892

HEAVY SNOW

Snow fell heavily in Ardrossan early yesterday morning, but not to any great depth. Shortly after daylight snow again fell and continued more or less all day. By seven o’clock last night it had attained a considerable depth and was still falling.

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GLASGOW HERALD
9 JANUARY 1892

POPULAR LECTURE

The third of a course of public lectures was delivered in the Free Church Hall, Ardrossan, last night by the Rev. R. Paul, M.A., Dollar.

The subject was “A Visit to the Hospice of the Great St. Bernard,” illustrated by the lime-light views.

The subject was ably treated, and the attendance was good.

Rev. J. L. King, M.A., occupied the chair.

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GLASGOW HERALD
9 JANUARY 1894

MUNICIPAL MEETING – ARDROSSAN

Provost Young presided.

The Clerk reminded the meeting that the Commissioners were in communication with the postal authorities in March last with regard to the enlargement of the local post office. Nothing was heard of the matter at the time, but he had received a letter dated 13th December, stating that the Postmaster-General was of the opinion that the space set aside for the public in Ardrossan Post Office was sufficient for requirements, but the lighting and ventilation were not altogether satisfactory, and, further, that an arrangement had been sanctioned some months ago to have the front door and front window enlarged, which alterations were deemed sufficient.

It was intimated that the sum which falls to be paid to the burgh under the Local Taxation (Customs and Excise) Act is £13 14s 2d.

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GLASGOW HERALD
9 JANUARY 1893

ARDRDROSSAN CASTLE CURLING CLUB

On the Mill Pond by rinks skipped by Messrs James Goodwin and William Craig.

Mr. Goodwin’s rink won by 12 shots.

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 JANUARY 1894

BIRTH

GUTHRIE: At Seton Street, Ardrossan, on the 8th instant, the wife of T. S. Guthrie, butcher; a son.

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 JANUARY 1946

ARDROSSAN PRESBYTERY

At the ordinary meeting of the Presbytery of Ardrossan at Ardrossan it was reported that the result of the voting on the question of admission of women to the eldership was as follow:-

Kirk Sessions – 10 approved, 32 disapproved; in two sessions the voting was equal.

Congregations – 3 approved, 41 disapproved.

The recommendation of the Law Commission that the Presbytery reaffirm their decision of 1944 against the proposal to remove the barrier was approved by 19 votes to 4.

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 JANUARY 1910

Sir,

AN ARRAN GRIEVANCE

I am given to understand that turnstiles are erected on the pier at Ardrossan Harbour, and a charge of one penny is levied on all passengers to and from Arran, since this year came in, by the harbour authorities.

Can any of your readers inform myself and other holders of return tickets if this is a lawful levy on us?

I consider that the railway company entered into a contract with me when I bought my ticket for 4s, which entitled me to travel back to or from Arran, as the case may be, without further charge now, the said ticket still being available.

I trust that the Arran house-letters will see it to their interest to make some protest, and that they will get support from regular Arran visitors in doing so, both in regard to the impost itself and the delay which will be caused in collecting the same.

I am &c.,
RETURN TICKET HOLDER

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 JANUARY 1899

THE DRAINAGE SCHEME

At the monthly meeting of Ardrossan Commissioners held last night – Provost Young presiding – a report by Mr. Copland, C.E., Glasgow, on a drainage scheme that would carry the sewage of the town clear of the shore was read.

It showed a total expenditure of £4500, with an alternative £535 additional.

It was agreed that measures should be taken to bring the report before the ratepayers with a view to ascertaining whether the scheme would have the approval of the public.

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WIKIPEDIA SHIPWRECKS
10 JANUARY 1837

THE JEAN AND PEGGY

The smack JEAN AND PEGGY was driven ashore and wrecked near Ardrossan with the loss of all three people on board.

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 JANUARY 1893

BIRTH

BROWN: At 226 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, on the 9th instant, the wife of W. H. Brown; a daughter.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 JANUARY 1891

FOOTBALL
SEAFIELD (ARDROSSAN) v. MONKCASTLE SWIFTS (KILWINNING)

Played on the ground of the former and resulted in a draw – 1 goal each.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 JANUARY 1898

MARRIAGE

MARTIN – SMITH: At the Cockburn Hotel, Glasgow, on the 11th instant, by the Rev. D. S. McDonald, David Martin to Jeanie Smith, fourth daughter of George Smith, late of Ardrossan.