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Year End Review - 1919

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PUB. DATE	DETAILS
January 1, 1919	Rt. Hon. W.F. Lloyd Premier of Newfoundland, created K.M.G. L.O.A. parade (?) By Rev. Dr. Jones.
January 2, 1919	Daughters of Empire cater to returned soldiers at College Hall. Trail of the Caribou” postage stamp issued.
January 3, 1919	Hon. W.B. Grieve, C.B.E., and Ruben Horwood Esq., addresses Board of Trade on “After the War Problems”.
January 4, 1919	Second Spanish Influenza epidemic.
January 5, 1919	Patriotic Association Grand Falls, urges establishment of a Great War Permanent Fund.
January 6, 1919	Capt. Keegan, M.C and Bar, lectures at St. Joseph’s Hall on War experiences.
January 7, 1919	H.W. LeMessurier, Esq., C.M.G., addresses Historical Society, on “Landmarks of Newfoundland”.
January 10, 1919	Khaki Guild entertainment at C.C.C. Hall.
January 12, 1919	Rev. Canons Hewitt and Bayly installed.
January 15, 1919	Board of Trade discusses the Subject of food substitutes. Triennial election of Benchers.
January 19, 1919	Regimental Victory Dance. Dr. Fraser resigns Acting Health Officer, and Dr. Scully succeeds.
January 20, 1919	Memorial Service, Mrs. Mark Fenwick, at Gower St. Church. Ricketts, V.C., of Ours, decorated by His Majesty at Buckingham Palace.
January 21, 1919	New wing of Fever Hospital, opened for patients.
January 22, 1919	Patriotic Association discusses War Memorial.
January 23, 1919	Carnegie Silver Medal, awarded to Hezekiah Abbott, and Bronze Medals to David Abbott, H. Janes Abbott, Daniel Abbott and Isaac J Abbott, all of Bonavista.
January 24, 1919	Burn’s Night at St. Andrew’s.
January 26, 1919	United Thanksgiving Service at Gower Street, Rev. Dr. Curtis, Orator.
January 27, 1919	Thanksgiving Day. Presentation of 25 new instruments to C.C.C. Band. S.U.F. Club Rooms opened.

February 1, 1919	Daily News sworn circulation statement published. Daily average of bona fide copies number 7349, an increase of 1037 daily, for the year. Schooner Herbert Fearn launched at Placentia.
February 6, 1919	Feildian Hockeyists elect officers.
February 7, 1919	S.S. Corsican arrives with over 1,000 returned soldiers, fortress etc. Several wives accompanying.
February 8, 1919	Rev. D.B. Ashord inducted as Pastor of Congregational Church. Since resigned.
February 11, 1919	Evangelist Demarest leaves.
February 13, 1919	Dominions Atlantic Insurance Company elects director.
February 15, 1919	Silver Jubilee of the Daily News, Established Feb 15, 1894.
February 18, 1919	Ricketts, V.C., Endowment Fund launched.
February 19, 1919	“Peg of My Heart” at the Casino.
February 25, 1919	Funeral of William Guzzwell, lost on the Florizel, one year previously.
February 26, 1919	Masonic reception to returned soldiers. St. Thomas Sale at Canon Wood Hall.
February 27, 1919	Golden Jubilee, Leeming Lodge L.O.A.
February 28, 1919	N.I.W.A. demand a Department of Labour.

March 1, 1919	The Croix Rouge Francaise conferred at Government House.
March 3, 1919	Vincentian father arrive. Opening of the Majestic theatre.
March 6, 1919	D.J. Davis, D.Sc., addresses Board of Trade, on the scientific Research into Fish Life — scales as age indicators.
March 8, 1919	Judgement in the Beverly Enquiry published.
March 12, 1919	Old Time Tea and Concert at Cochrane Street Centennial Church. Sealing fleet sails, Smallest number on record — 9 steamers
March 13, 1919	S.A. Maternity Home at Casino.
March 17, 1919	Irish night at Methodist College Hall. B.I.S. 113th Anniversary Parade. Hon. J.D. Ryan elected Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great. Molly Bawn by the B.I.S. Company.
March 21, 1919	Colonial Lodge I.O.O.F. founded.
March 22, 1919	Seats for Capt. Campbell’s Orphanage Recital, sold by auction at Board of Trade Rooms, fetch up to $65 a seat. L.O.A. Grand Lodge closes. W.H. Cave elected Grand Master.
March 24, 1919	Bishop White declares for continuation of Denomination System of Education, in a lecture at the Synod Hall. Three day Vincentian Mission opened at Kilbride.
March 25, 1919	Marconigram from Labrador, announces the native Esquimos population almost wiped out by influenza epidemic.
March 26, 1919	Methodist College educational drive, launched. Messrs (?) and T.M. White addresses St. John’s Fishermen in L.S.P. Hall.
March 27, 1919	Capt. Campbell’s recital in aid of city Orphanages. Masonic concert.

April 1, 1919	W.B Grieve, C.B.E., and Jesse Whiteway, appointed Members of the Legislature Council.
April 2, 1919	Legislature opened by Sir C. Alexander Harris. A.B.C. “At Home” in Presbyterian Hall.
April 4, 1919	Big opposition meeting in Casino. Resolution against Spring election adopted.
April 7, 1919	Demonstration of citizens march to Government House to protest against snap election. Committee of 20 received.
April 9, 1919	Mount Cashel extension scheme launched. Plant of Evening Hearld, raided by unknown parties, and press damaged.
April 11, 1919	Railway accident at Clarenville. Pullman Porter loses his arm.
April 12, 1919	Luncheon and presentation by Board of Trade to Capt. Chambers, D.S.O.
April 14, 1919	Rev. L.F. Jeeves, M.A., C.F., elected Rector to the Cathedral Parish.
April 17, 1919	S.U.F. Grand Lodge opens at Burin.
April 21, 1919	Loan bill introduced.
April 23, 1919	Public Debt of Newfoundland officially announced as $46,255,427.38, of which $14,000,000 is on account of the war. Annual dinner M.C.L.I. Highlander Ball. Presentation to Manager Hirst of the Royal Stores Clothing Factory, on his retirement.
April 25, 1919	The Governor assents to the Parliament Extension Bill.
April 28, 1919	Newfoundland Fishermen - Soldiers delegation visit British Fishing Centre.
April 30, 1919	Capt. Penn, R.N., succeeds Commander MacDermott on H.M.S. Briton. St. Andrew’s Sale of Work.

May 1, 1919	Girl’s Friendly Society Sale.
May 4, 1919	Grand Review of Overseas Troops in which Newfoundland is represented in London.
May 8, 1919	Annual Festival Girl’s Friendly Society. Terra Nova Council of K of C banquet at Smithville.
May 9, 1919	Trinitarians present Bishop White with Episcopal Ring and Address. Regatta Committee meets.
May 11, 1919	Rev. A.B.S. Stirling inducted as Rector of St. Mary’s parish.
May 12, 1919	C.C.C. May Dance at Jensen’s Camp.
May 13, 1919	Presentation of Shrine by Lieut. Col. Grenfell, to C.L.B. Funeral for the late George Neal. Press Dinner at Government House.
May 14, 1919	Finance Minister Sir. M.P. Cashin’s eleventh Budget Speech.
May 15, 1919	Grand Cross of the Order Pro Ecclesia, conferred on Magistrate McDonald, St. George’s. B.I.S. Billiard Dinner. Capt. Campbell’s closing concert, in aid of the Highlanders.
May 16, 1919	Knight of Columbus entertain crew of U.S. Cruiser Chicago.
May 18, 1919	Bell Island C.C.C. Rally.
May 19, 1919	Rev. N.G. Vivian lectures on “The Home of the Grand Fleet”. Reunion of Officers of the Newfoundland Regiment at the Café Royal, London.
May 20, 1919	The Lloyd Ministry defeated. Premier and Ministry resign. Mozart’s Twelfth Mass at the Casino. F.J. Conductor.
May 21, 1919	The Governor calls on Sir Michael Cashin to form a Ministry.
May 22, 1919	Cashin Administration formed.
May 23, 1919	S.P.A. Tag Day.
May 24, 1919	K of C State Council at Bell Island.
May 25, 1919	The Mikado at the Casino.
May 27, 1919	Stormiest session in the House of Assembly for many years.
May 30, 1919	C.L.B. Old Comrades’ Dinner.

June 1, 1919	S.S. Corsican arrives with nearly 1,000 returned solders of the Royal Nfld Regiment. Ladies serve lunch in Prince’s Rink.
June 3, 1919	Hon. John C Crosbie created Knight of the Order of the British Empire. Oddfellows’ reception of Grand Master McKay of the Maritime Provinces, and P.G.M. Craig.
June 4, 1919	W.M.S. Convention at George Street.
June 5, 1919	Legislature prorogued. Blacksmiths and Boiler Makers strike.
June 7, 1919	Tidal wave at St. Lawrence.
June 8, 1919	Ordination at C. of E. Cathedral.
June 10, 1919	Government Commandeers Bowring boats, and takes over Coastal Service. Investiture O.B.E. at Government House. Destructive forest fires at Glenwood, Badger, and elsewhere.
June 14, 1919	Soldiers Banquet at Smithville in honor of Regimental Sergeant, Major McKay. Forest Fires in Exploits River. Hon. A.D. Morine takes action for criminal libel, against Dr. Moses, and proprietors of Daily Star.
June 13, 1919	Forest fire on Bonavista Branch and at Placentia Junction. Fire at C.L. March and Co.’s.
June 16, 1919	Methodist Educational Campaign closes. Promises aggregate $246,466.50.
June 17, 1919	King George confers 7silver, and 5 bronze medals, on local seaman, for gallantry in connection with the Florizel disaster.
June 19, 1919	H.M.S. Cumberland arrives. First officers ball at Smithville.
June 21, 1919	Railway accident near Topsail, Passenger car overturned, several injured.
June 24, 1919	Ministerial session Methodist Conference, opens at Carbonear. G.W.V.A. purchases McKay Building, Water Street, for $15,000.
June 25, 1919	Methodist Conference elects Rev. Dr. Bond, President.
June 26, 1919	Clock Shop Assistance and Office Hands Union, formed. Presentation by Bank of Montreal staff to retiring Assistant Manager E.D. Carter.
June 27, 1919	Flat Islanders, Bonavista Bay, proptest Magistrate Mifflin and Police. Hon. A.B. Morine sues Daily Star and Advocate for libel.
June 29, 1919	First Mass in St. Francis Church, St. John’s East.
June 30, 1919	District Inspector Sparrow and Head Constable Dawe retires.

July 1, 1919	Commemoration Day, Shrine erected in Bannerman Park, around which floral offerings were displayed. Address by H.E. the Governor. The city paid tribute to Newfoundland’s heroic dead. Service held in City Churches. Final draft arrives on S.S. Cassandra.
July 5, 1919	H.M.S. Coreall arrives with 7 prisoners from Flat Island, B.B.
July 6, 1919	Peace Thanksgiving service at City Churches. Confirmation at the R.C. Cathedral.
July 9, 1919	Vice-Regal party leaves on tour of South and West Coast.
July 11, 1919	St. Bonaventure’s annual Sports.
July 12, 1919	Funeral of S.S. Grampian victims, Manderson and Dax.
July 13, 1919	L.O.A. Annual Parade.
July 14, 1919	Obesquies of the Venerable Dean Doutney. St. Bon’s Annual reunion.
July 15, 1919	Regatta date changed to August 12, to synchronize with the visit of the Prince of Wales. Boy Scouts Camp. Church of England Educational Campaign launched.
July 16, 1919	Charity Sports at St. George’s field, in aid of the Grampian casualties, launched. Star of the Sea sports at Bell Island. Littledale Garden Party.
July 17, 1919	G.W.V.A. drive commences.
July 18, 1919	Capt. Nagle, C.F., lectures at the Casino on the story of the Regiment.
July 20, 1919	Francis R. Jones Oversea Club, special Commissioner arrives. Annual Requiem Mass at Mount Carmel.
July 21, 1919	F.R. Jones, F.R.G.S., lectures to the Daughters of the Empire.
July 22, 1919	Luncheon tendered to Mr. Jones by Board of Trade.
July 24, 1919	S.S. Ingraham arrived from Labrador with 6 prisoners from Flat Islands, B.B. Red Cross Liner S.S. Rosalind, formerly Lady Gwendolyn, arrives from Liverpool.
July 26, 1919	Electric Storm on Labrador.
July 27, 1919	Rev. Leonard Jeeves, M.A., inducted as Rector of the Cathedral Parish.
July 30, 1919	Mount Cashel garden party.
July 31, 1919	Church of England Educational aggregate in excess of $360,000.

August 1, 1919	George Street Methodist Church drive realizes $10,236.
August 2, 1919	Destructive fire at Pouch Cove. Pippy’s store and oil factory destroyed.
August 4, 1919	Peace celebration. Citizens Day. Pouch Cove Garden Party.
August 5, 1919	Reid litigation instituted before Montreal Court. Peace Celebration, official monster parade.
August 7, 1919	W.J. Brown, B.Sc., St. Bon’s, elected a Rhodes’ Scholar. Reception to Rev. L.W. Jeeves, M.A., C.F., at Synod Hall.
August 11, 1919	Prince of Wales on H.M.S. Renown, arrives at Topsail, H.M.S. Dragon and Dauntless accompanying.
August 12, 1919	Prince of Wales arrived on H.M.S. Dauntless. Addresses presented from Government Legislature, Board of Trade, and Municipal Council. Corner Stone of Methodist Educational Building laid by H.R.H. the Prince. Various functions at Government House and elsewhere. Visiting journalists dined at Baily Haley and entertained at City Club.
August 13, 1919	Prince of Wales sails for St. John, N.B. Annual Regatta.
August 14, 1919	Councilors Tait and Bowring resign from Municipal Council.
August 17, 1919	Collection for R.C. Cathedral repairs, exceeds $67,000.
August 18, 1919	First shipment of pre-war grade flour, received.
August 19, 1919	St. Patrick’s collection exceeds $10,000.
August 20, 1919	Regatta delayed though drowning tragedy. Prizes presented by Lady Harris.
August 21, 1919	Rev. Roger Tierney, Petty Harbor, appointed Dean of the Archdiocese. Hon. Richard A. Squires announces his Lordship of the opposition.
August 23, 1919	Salvation Army Congress begins.
August 27, 1919	Labor Day. Importation of Tanlac nominally barred. Housing scheme. Lady Harris turns the first sod. Sports day at Cadet Camp Manuels.
August 28, 1919	Rev. Bro. Ryan leaves for New Rochelle, New York.
August 30, 1919	Residences of Messers McKeen and Purity, Waterford Bridge Road, destroyed by fire.
August 31, 1919	Flower day at C. of E. Cemetery.

September 1, 1919	Miss Louisa Whiteway wins Jubilee Scholarship. Grand Falls Baseball team plays first game and wins.
September 2, 1919	Board of Trade dines Sir Edgar Bowring.
September 3, 1919	Grand Falls team entertained at Brendocks by Sir Michael Cashel, and guests of the inter town Cup Trustees at night. Horse Parade.
September 9, 1919	G.W.V.A. presentation to Provost Mitchell of Ayr. Civil Service Commission appointed.
September 11, 1919	St Andrew’s football champions dined.
September 18, 1919	Lieut.Col Franklin, D.S.O., appointed H.M. Trade Commissioner in East Africa.
September 22, 1919	Fire at Evening Advocate Offices.
September 26, 1919	S.S. Nascope arrives from Hudson Bay.
September 30, 1919	Sir Michael Cashin issues his Manifesto.

October 1, 1919	Fire at shipbuilding plant, Harbor Grace. Heavy gale on Labrador coast lasting three days, ceases.
October 5, 1919	Church of Our Lady, Portugal Cove, dedicated. Naval Thanksgiving Service at College Hall.
October 9, 1919	Complimentary Dinner to C.C.C. Football Team.
October 13, 1919	Gladys Clarke Co., opens at Casino.
October 14, 1919	Hon. J.D. Ryan invested with the insignia of the order of St. Gregory by Archbishop Roche.
October 16, 1919	Crew of Burin schooner Oneida, held at Philadelphia, on a charge of murder and mutiny on the high seas, Honourably acquitted.
October 20, 1919	Corner Stone of Church at Fox Harbor, P.B., laid by Archbishop Roche.
October 23, 1919	Street Railway suspends operations, due to dry season. Editor Mosdell of the Star, fined $200 for contempt of Court.
October 24, 1919	Nomination Day. 78 candidates for 38 seats.
October 28, 1919	Methodist Sunday School Convention.
October 30, 1919	Big washout on Railway between Manuels and Holyrood. Presentation to Miss Maggie Furlong, from co-workers, in Patriotic efforts.
October 31, 1919	Train derailed near Fox Trap. Baggage and mail car burned. All material destroyed.

November 1, 1919	Addition to C of E cemetery, consecrated by Bishop White.
November 3, 1919	Polling Day. Cashin Government defeated. Squires Coaker coalition returned by 24 to 12. Dr. Fraser Children’s Hospital opened.
November 5, 1919	Heavy storm throughout Maritimes Provinces and Newfoundland. Many wrecks.
November 8, 1919	First snow storm. Four feet on the Topsails.
November 10, 1919	Presentation of medals to Long Service Policemen, by H.E. The Governor.
November 11, 1919	Presentation Convent Bazaar opened.
November 13, 1919	Kenneth Strickland cuts his wife throat and attempts suicide.
November 15, 1919	Cashin Ministry resigns. Sir P.T. McGrath resigns Presidency and Chairmanship of Pension Board.
November 17, 1919	Squires Ministry sworn in. Second Social Welfare Congress opens.
November 18, 1919	First break from New Government. J.R. McDonnel, M.H.A. for St. George’s, withdraws.
November 20, 1919	Empire Barricks destroyed by fire. St. Barbe returns received.
November 21, 1919	The Coaker Fish Proclamation issued.
November 23, 1919	Notre Dame Council K of C instituted at Grand Falls.
November 26, 1919	Churchmen’s Banquet to initiate a Churchmen’s Club. Seventh Poultry Exhibition opened by H.E. The Governor. Wesley Sale of work. Congregational Sale.
November 27, 1919	Finding of the Arbitration (clerical) Committee in the Reid Co. Boilermakers and Blacksmiths Union dispute, published. St. Andrew’s celebration.
November 28, 1919	Maternity Hospital second campaign commenced.
November 29, 1919	Christian Brothers Collection. Silver Wedding of Mr. and Mrs Dugaid Munn.

December 6, 1919	Dr. J Alex Robinson, Postmaster General, resigns. James D Munn, Editor of Harbor Grace Standard, retires.
December 8, 1919	Running matches at Prince’s Rink.
December 9, 1919	O.B.E. Investiture at Government House. Sale at Canon Wood Hall.
December 10, 1919	Khaki Guild Sale.
December 11, 1919	G.W.V.A. Election of Officers, Lt. Col. Bernard, President. Heaviest storm to date. Electric light shut off.
December 12, 1919	Railway blocked and all cross country trains delayed. Cole’s Bakery, Torbay Road, destroyed by fire.
December 14, 1919	C.C.C. Old Comrades elect officers.
December 16, 1919	Methodist College Guild, Sale of Work.
December 17, 1919	Petition of A.E. Hickman, against return of W.H. Cave for Bay de Verde, filed by lawyer McNeilly. T. Anthony Auxiliary Sale of Work.
December 20, 1919	William George Guy, B.Sc., of Carbonear and Mount Alison University, elected Rhodes’ Scholar.
December 22, 1919	Liberal Progressive Labour Union, formed to contest St. John’s West by-election. Lingar and Martin selected as candidates.
December 24, 1919	Constabulary presentation to Inspector General Hutching.
December 25, 1919	Old Favorites, stage Conn the Shaugraun, at the Casino.
December 26, 1919	Christmas Tree at St. Andrew’s Hall. Heavy snowstorm ties up railway service.
December 27, 1919	Sir Michael Cashin and Mr. J.K Bennett, take libel action against Daily Star.
December 29, 1919	Installation St. John’s Masonic Lodge, Dr. Cluny Macpherson, W.M. Patriotic Association discusses War Memorial. Conroy, Higgins, and Hunt dissolve partnership. Mr. Conroy retiring from firm, to confine himself to legal business of Reid Nfld. Co.
December 30, 1919	Golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John E Lake, Fortune.