Ardrossan - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 MAY 1916

PRESBYTERY MEETING

At the monthly meeting of Ardrossan United Free Church Presbytery, held in the hall of St. John’s Church Hall, Ardrossan, the Rev. Campbell Stephen, B.D., B.Sc., was appointed moderator for the ensuing term.

The Rev. W. D. M. Sutherland moved that the Presbytery overture the Assembly on the subject of appointing a National Day of Prayer and Humiliation.

Mr John Adams, Ardrossan, moved an amendment, and on a vote being taken it was decided by a majority not to support the overture.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 MAY 1917

ARDROSSAN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

At a meeting of Ardrossan Parish School Board, the Rev. W. D. M. Sutherland was appointed chairman in room of Captain the Rev. Charles Lamont resigned.

Two vacancies were filled by the co-option of Mr E. Aitken-Quack and Mr G. Reynolds.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 MAY 1919

ARDROSSAN AND WEST KILBRIDE FARMERS’ SOCIETY

The annual cattle show under the auspices of Ardrossan and West Kilbride Farmers’ Society took place at Seamill on Saturday. There was a good entry in the different classes, and the quality was satisfactory. The show was well attended.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 MAY 1919

DEATH – FERGUSON

At 179 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, on 11th May, Euphemia MacDonald, beloved wife of Alexander Ferguson.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 MAY 1919

ARDROSSAN STEAMER STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

During the storm of Saturday night the steamer TREFUSIS, while nearing the end of her voyage from Belfast to Ardrossan, was struck by lightning. The mainmast was shattered, but fortunately no one aboard was injured.

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GLASGOW HERALD
14 MAY 1884

ARDROSSAN POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEETING

On Monday night the usual monthly meeting of the Board was held – Provost Hogarth presiding.

The minutes showed that on the 1st of May a meeting had been called in connection with the Barrmill and Kilwinning Railway Bill, which was to come before the Lords shortly.

This meeting considered the contention by the Glasgow & South-Western Railway Company that Princes Street crossing would carry any additional traffic which might follow the enlargement of Ardrossan Harbour.

On the motion of the Chairman (Provost Hogarth), it had been agreed to draw the attention of the Board of Trade to the matter, in order that inquiry may be made by the said Board into the circumstances of the crossing, and draft of a communication to the Board of Trade was submitted to the meeting and approved.

The recommendation of the Finance Committee, that Mr Robert Boyd, the present collector, be appointed treasurer to the burgh at a salary of £10, was approved, his bond of caution for both offices fixed at £250.

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GLASGOW HERALD
14 MAY 1888

ARDROSSAN LIBERAL ASSOCIATION MEETING

At a meeting of the Liberal Association Mr A. MacDowall, of Kilmahew House, Ardrossan, has been elected president of the local Liberal Association, and one of the delegation to the Central Liberal Association.

The other delegates are – Messrs Tannock, Brown, Allan, Nixon, Haining, Carson, and W. Guthrie.

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GLASGOW HERALD
15 MAY 1871

ARRAN AND ARDROSSAN STEAMERS

The Arran and Ardrossan steamer LADY MARY is soon to be withdrawn from the station, and is to be succeeded by the new steamer HEATHER BELL.

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GLASGOW HERALD
15 MAY 1877

PRESENTATION TO THE REV. GEORGE LAKEMAN, M.A., ARDROSSAN

On Saturday afternoon an influential meeting was held in the Hall, Bute Place, Ardrossan, for the purpose of presenting a valuable gift to the Rev. George Lakeman, who is about to leave St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Ardrossan, in consequence of some unpleasant disputes with certain members of the congregation.

Among those present, in addition to a number of ladies, were: -

Hon. George Montgomerie;
Professor Gairdner, Glasgow;
Rev. J. D. McCall;
Rev. Alexander Cross;
A. W. R. Cuninghame of Auchenharvie;
John Cuninghame, Pavilion;
Charles A. Cuninghame, Waterside;
John Moffat, C.E., Ardrossan;
J. O. Mitchell, Bath Villa;
James McIsaac, Parkend;
Wilson, Glenhead Cottage;
William Douglas, Royal Bank;
Edgar Bates;
J. M. Kay;
S. Pickles, Dalry;
Dr. Stevens;
Dr. Marshall, and
Captain D. Crawford.

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GLASGOW HERALD
15 MAY 1916

BIRTH – PITCAIRN

At 46 Eglinton Road, Ardrossan, on the 11th instant, the wife of Paymaster, J. E. Pitcairn, R.N., HMS PACTOLUS, of a daughter.

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GLASGOW HERALD
15 MAY 1917

DIED ON SERVICE - OGDEN

Killed in action, on 24 April, Private Charles F. Ogden, aged 19, only son of Mr and Mrs C. H. Ogden, Newton, Ardrossan.

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GLASGOW HERALD
16 MAY 1918

DEATH – WITHERS

At the Western Infirmary, Glasgow, on the 15th instant, David Withers, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Barclay (late wine and spirit merchant, Glasgow, and Ardrossan), and of 132 Cambridge Street, Glasgow.