Ardrossan - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
14 MARCH 1916

VOLCANOES IN AYRSHIRE

At a meeting of the Geological Society in Glasgow, Mr G. V. Wilson, His Majesty’s Geological Survey, read “Preliminary Notes on the Volcanic Necks of North-West Ayrshire.”

The area dealt with lies between Dalry, Ardrossan, and Largs, and has been found to contain the remnants of about 30 volcanoes.

The various necks were described, and it was pointed out that they were not all of the same age. While some were probably of calciferous sandstone age and connected with the great Misty Law volcano further north, others were much later, as they contained large blocks of sedimentary rocks, including one with a coal seam which was large enough to be worked within the vent many years ago.

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GLASGOW HERALD
15 MARCH 1915

ARDROSSAN SHIPYARD WORKERS

On Saturday a general advance in wages was given to the workers in the shipyard.

The tradesmen joiners; carpenters; engineers, etc., were given an advance of 1d per hour; pieceworkers were granted an increase of 10 per cent on their present rates; and red leaders and labourers were advanced ¾d per hour.

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GLASGOW HERALD
16 MARCH 1915

MARRIAGE – WALKER and WALLS

At St. Rule, Ardrossan, on the 15th instant, by the Rev. J. R. Spottiswood, North Parish Church, Saltcoats, assisted by the Rev. James Cosh, B.D., U. F. Church, Irvine, William Smith, Adelaide, Irvine, to Isabel Turner, daughter of the late William Walls, Rozelle, Ardrossan.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 MARCH 1915

ARDROSSAN AND SALTCOATS RECREATION PARK

At the monthly meeting of Ardrossan Town Council held on Monday evening - Provost Chrystie presiding - the joint committee appointed by Ardrossan and Saltcoats Burghs to negotiate with Lord Eglinton's factor on the subject of acquiring the Holm Plantation as a recreation ground for the two towns recommended that the plantation should be acquired at a cost of £1,100.

A letter was read from Saltcoats Town Council stating that they had adopted the recommendation of the joint committee and were awaiting the decision of Ardrossan Town Council.

A petition was submitted on behalf of the tenants and owners of property in the vicinity of the plantation asking Ardrossan Town Council not to proceed with the purchase. The present, they submitted, was a very inopportune time to embark on such a scheme. The property in the neighbourhood was of a superior class, and approximated in value to £25,000, which would be seriously depreciated by putting the plantation to the use proposed.

On the motion of Judge McKellar it was decided not to accept the recommendation of the joint committee and to disband the committee.

The mover suggested that they might take the matter up again when the war was concluded.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 MARCH 1915

DEATH - NICOL

At Warrendene, Bearsden, on 15th instant, Harriet Dunlop Graham, widow of Hugh Nicol, formerly gas manager, Ardrossan.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 MARCH 1915

DIED ON SERVICE - ALEXANDER

Killed in action, on 12th March, Lieutenant Archibald Charles Edward Alexander, Royal Scots Fusiliers, elder son of W. R. E. Alexander, J.P., of Boydston (Ardrossan), Ayrshire, and late of 66 Park Street and Grosvenor Square, London.

NOTE ON AN OFFICER

Mr Archibald Charles Edward Alexander, Royal Scots Fusiliers, who was killed in action recently, was the elder son of Mr W. R. E. Alexander, of Boydston (Ardrossan), Ayrshire. He was wounded in the charge of the Prussian Guard at Ypres on November 12, and after treatment in hospital obtained a month’s sick leave, returning to the front on January 10.

Lieutenant Alexander’s brother is serving in the Australian Imperial Field Force.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 MARCH 1915

CURLING – EGLINTON COUNTY CUP

The competition for the silver challenge tankard presented to the curling clubs in Ayrshire by the late Earl of Eglinton and Winton was begun yesterday forenoon on the Scottish Ice Rink at Crossmyloof.

1st Round - Ardrossan Castle – bye.

2nd Round - Ardrossan Castle, 19; Tarbolton, 7.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 MARCH 1916

DEATH - HAMILTON

Accidentally drowned at Bombay, on 26th January, D. Alexander Hamilton, marine engineer, beloved husband of Janet Knox Osbourne, 210 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan.

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GLASGOW HERALD
18 MARCH 1844

ARDROSSAN COURSING CLUB

After having been postponed on account of frost, the meeting of this Club took place.

Lord Eglinton’s DUKE OF WELLINGTON won the Cup.

Mr A Graham’s REBECCA’S DAUGHTER won the Champion Collar.

Mr Geddes’ BOTTLEMAKER and Mr C. Dunlop’s ENGINEER, after an undecided Course, divided the Couples.

Lord Eglinton’s STAG won the Eglinton Park Stake.

Mr Geddes’ TAM RITCHIE won the Tyro Stake.

Mr Allan’s TAYLOR won the Harbour Stake.

Sir J. Boswell’s STAXTON won the Selling Stake.

Match, 50 Sovereigns a side, one course – Mr Geddes’ TAM RITCHIE beat Sir J. Boswell’s JASON.

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GLASGOW HERALD
18 MARCH 1919

DEATH - MURRAY

At 173 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan (the residence of her brother-in-law Duncan Craig) on 16th March, Elizabeth, eldest surviving daughter of the late William Murray, Ardrossan.

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GLASGOW HERALD
19 MARCH 1915

CURLING – EGLINTON COUNTY CUP

The competition for the silver challenge trophy presented to the Ayrshire curling clubs by the late Lord Eglinton and Winton was continued yesterday on the Scottish Ice Rink at Crossmyloof.

The following score was listed among the results: -

3rd Round – Crosshouse, 22; Ardrossan Castle, 13.

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GLASGOW HERALD
20 MARCH 1919

PROPOSED PURCHASE OF SOUTH BEACH GREEN AT ARDROSSAN

At a meeting of Ardrossan Town Council it was agreed to ascertain from Lord Eglinton on what terms they could purchase South Beach Green.