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PUB.DATE | DETAILS | January 01, 1910 | C.L.B. Concert
Reception Government House. |
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January 03, 1910 | Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Jeans.
Installation at Atlantic Lodge, I.O.O.F. Week of Prayer commenced. |
January 04, 1910 | Blizzard on West Coast.
George Hall dies at Channel, age 46. |
January 05, 1910 | Masonic installation at Carbonear.
Grand Concert Methodist College Hall. M.C.L.I. session opened. Festival of Empire, Governor opens first meeting. |
January 06, 1910 | Masonic Installation at Harbor Grace. |
January 07, 1910 | Rideout killed at Grand Falls. |
January 08, 1910 | W.J. Hagen dies, aged 42.
Schooner Montrose wrecked at Peter’s River. |
January 09, 1910 | Clement Alcock dies aged 50.
Star of the Sea Parade. Cardinal Satolli dead, aged 71. |
January 10, 1910 | British Parliament dissolved. General election. |
January 11, 1910 | Annual meeting St. Andrew’s Congregation.
Sinnot – Summer wedding at Placentia. |
January 12, 1910 | Pharmacutical Society formed.
Canada Naval Defence Bill introduced. Death of Mrs. James Jardine. Bricklayer’s Union Annual Meeting. |
January 13, 1910 | John McCarthy dies, aged 72.
S.S. Hinudo enters port with broken shaft. Boston Y.M.C.A. building burnt. W.J. Higgins admitted to the Bar. Hon. M.P. Cashin leaves for West Indies to attend Royal Commission. Death of Lewis H. Miller, aged 58. |
January 14, 1910 | Annual meeting Victoria Chapter L.O.A. S.S. Labrador bought by James Baird, Ltd. |
January 15, 1910 | Bishop McNeil appointed Archbishop of Vancouver.
Curling Rink opened by Governor. Newfoundland Society of Toronto, elects officers. |
January 17, 1910 | Christian Brothers night school re-opened.
First returns from British Election received. Annual meeting of British Society First annual meeting Board of Trade. William Rice crushed to death by a pile driver. |
January 18, 1910 | George Joyce died, aged 44. |
January 19, 1910 | Log Cabin Spruce Brook burned down.
Hockey season opens. Prize giving Canon Wood Hall. Mr. King’s recital. St. Bon’s L.A. Dance. William Soper died, aged 81. |
January 20, 1910 | Strong — Haddon Wedding. |
January 21, 1910 | A Comet seen at night. |
January 23, 1910 | United temperance meeting in British Hall, presided over by Bishop Jones. |
January 24, 1910 | Mr. Mawer’s Concert at St. Andrew’s.
Annual meeting Tasker Educational Fund. |
January 25, 1910 | Death of Rev. Dr. Alex Howley at Salmonier.
Big floods in France. Messrs. Job Winter and Robinson, appointed to Legislative Council. |
January 26, 1910 | Legislature opened.
Annual meeting City Club. |
January 27, 1910 | London Evening News issued on Nfld. Paper.
Local papers issued on Nfld made paper, for the first time. |
January 31, 1910 | British Election Returns completed, Progressive majority, 124. |
February 01, 1910 | Ladies’ Reading room opened. |
February 02, 1910 | Sir George A. Drummond, President of Bank of Montreal, died.
C.C.C. at home. |
February 03, 1910 | Annual meeting of Historical Society.
Branch Railway Resolution introduced by Premier. |
February 06, 1910 | The P.S.A. Established. |
February 07, 1910 | Mr. Richardson succeeds Mr. McLeod as Manager of Bank of Nova Scotia.
Zero weather in New York. |
February 08, 1910 | Otto-Marx wrestling contest.
Peter Goss dies, aged 70. Vey — Ross Wedding. |
February 09, 1910 | Ash Wednesday. |
February 12, 1910 | Death of Mrs. Annie Pippy, aged 87. |
February 13, 1910 | Death of J.J. O’Rielly. |
February 15, 1910 | Imperial Parliament opened.
Archbishop Howley lectures on “Old St. John’s.” |
February 16, 1910 | Death of W.P. Walsh, formerly M.H.A. for St. John’s, aged 80. |
February 17, 1910 | 104th Anniversary of B.I.S.
Grand Lodge L.O.A., opens at Broad Cove, B.D.V. |
February 20, 1910 | Caleb Young dies, aged 95.
Michael Parrel dies, aged 87. |
February 21, 1910 | Dr. Lloyd lectures on the House of Lords.
Winter Evangelistic Service. Bontros Pasha, Premier of Egypt, assassinated. |
February 22, 1910 | Rev. Mr. Thackerary lectures to I.O.O.F.
Rev. Canon Smith lectures on Trinity. |
February 23, 1910 | John Waugh, well known guide, dies, aged 74. |
February 25, 1910 | The Dali Lama of Thibet deposed by China. |
February 26, 1910 | Capt. Moss died.
Alexander B King died, aged 37. |
February 27, 1910 | Death of Mrs. Smith, wife of the Rev. Canon Smith. |
February 28, 1910 | Municipal resolutions introduced into the Assembly. |
March 01, 1910 | Rev. Brother Thackerary preaches Tasker Educational Sermon. |
March 02, 1910 | Daily Mail issued on Newfoundland paper. |
March 03, 1910 | 83rd annual meeting Mechanics Society. |
March 04, 1910 | Coopers meet Board of Trade.
The Bell Island Contract passed 2nd reading. |
March 07, 1910 | Mr. M.W. Furlong, K.C., lectures on Sir William Vaughan.
Crescents win hockey championship. |
March 08, 1910 | Budget Speech by Minister Cashin.
Mr. Shortis lectures in T.A. Hall. |
March 09, 1910 | Sealers mass meeting in British Hall. |
March 10, 1910 | Rev. Father O’Callagan lectures on Ireland.
M.I.A. At Home. Mr. Blackall lectures on Newfoundland. |
March 11, 1910 | Sealing steamers leave.
Legislators at Grand Falls. |
March 14, 1910 | Mayor Gibbs lectures on City Life. |
March 15, 1910 | Mr. H.W. LeMessurier lectures on Placentia Bay.
55th annual meeting C of E Orphanage. |
March 16, 1910 | Mechanics’ Banquet .
Annual meeting Masonic Benevolent. |
March 17, 1910 | St. Patrick’s Day.
Tasker Lodge installation. Bro. R.G. Ash, W.M. Tasker celebration. Irish Night. Twilight Rehersal B.I.S. Parade. |
March 18, 1910 | Highlanders Sports
Licensing Bill passed Legislature. |
March 20, 1910 | First sealing news arrives. |
March 21, 1910 | Mr. John Maunder dies, age 22.
Mr. Shortis lectures in Star of The Sea Hall. |
March 22, 1910 | Legislature closed.
Presentation to Mr. Moultor, M.H.A., from Members of Legislature. |
March 23, 1910 | Exford wins boat race. |
March 26, 1910 | Viking arrived with 24,000 seals. |
March 28, 1910 | Southern Cross and Harlaw reached port.
C.L.B. Armoury opened. Death of John Hillyard at Black Head. Mr. H.W. LeMessurier lectures at Placentia. |
March 30, 1910 | Littledale exhibition.
Highlanders Ball. S.S. Iceland lost. |
March 31, 1910 | T.A. Dinner. |
April 01, 1910 | Algerine arrives
Capt. Kean in the Florizel, brings in largest trip on record, 49,000. Education meeting at Grand Falls. |
April 02, 1910 | New opening hours under the Temperance Act, enforced. |
April 03, 1910 | Newfoundland arrives with 24,000. |
April 04, 1910 | Mr. I.C. Morris lectures on “Newfoundland.”
Annual meeting C.E.T.S. Forest Preservation meeting. |
April 06, 1910 | Annual meeting Rifle Club.
Annual meeting M.C.L.I. Eagle and Belaventure arrive. Star Billiard Tournament Dinner |
April 07, 1910 | Death of Bishop Cameron of Anigonish, aged 83. |
April 08, 1910 | Mrs. Elizabeth LeMessurier dies, aged 88. |
April 11, 1910 | Rev. Canon White lectures on “Sparks from an old Anvil.”
Haley’s Comet sighted at Washington. St. John Ambulance Association, local branch established. Mr. W.H. Goodland lectures on “Old St. John’s.” |
April 12, 1910 | C.L.B. Sports. |
April 13, 1910 | Methodist Guards’ Sports.
M.C.L.I. annual dinner. |
April 14, 1910 | Asquith’s Veto Resolution carried in House of Commons by 103 majority. |
April 15, 1910 | T.A. & B. Society presents Sir Edward Morris with a gold watch. |
April 17, 1910 | Premier Morris leaves for England. |
April 18, 1910 | Patrick Strapp of Harbor Main dies, aged 91.
Annual meeting Bible Society. |
April 19, 1910 | Halley’s comet reaches perihelion.
Bonaventure arrives with 18,000. |
April 22, 1910 | Mark Twain died, aged 70 (?)
Shannon Chapter Installation. Annual meeting Importers Association. |
April 23, 1910 | Rev. Bro Conway returns to Ireland.
Premier Morris meets Ambassador Bryce in New York. |
April 25, 1910 | Mark Hombourg recital.
Beothic with 30,000, arrives with S.S. Eric in tow. Annual meeting Newfoundland Football League. |
April 27, 1910 | S.S. Kite arrives. |
April 28, 1910 | Charles LeDrew, the Kelligrew’s Hermit, found dead.
Sydney coal strike ended. Bert Bond drowned at Vancouver. |
April 29, 1910 | S.S. Neptune reaches port with damaged shaft.
Lloyd George budget receives Royal assent. |
May 01, 1910 | S.S. Adventure arrives. |
May 03, 1910 | Peary and Bartlett banqueted by the Royal Geographical Society.
Feildian club dinner. |
May 06, 1910 | Death of King Edward. Accession of King George. |
May 09, 1910 | George V proclaimed at Colonial Building. |
May 10, 1910 | Mayor Gibbs retires. |
May 11, 1910 | Hon. D. Morison leaves for the Hague. |
May 13, 1910 | S.S. Louise wrecked near Indian Island. |
May 17, 1910 | King Edward's body conveyed to Westminister Hall.
New Licensing Board gazetted. |
May 20, 1910 | Funeral of King Edward VII.
Day of mourning in memory of King. |
May 22, 1910 | Death of Alexander Rankin. |
May 24, 1910 | Empire Day.
Earl of Stanford, born in Newfoundland, died. Archbishop Howley left for Rome. |
May 25, 1910 | S.S. Susu arrives.
C.A.M. Pinsent died, aged 44. |
May 28, 1910 | Death of Louis Inkpen, aged 38. |
May 30, 1910 | Captain Pelly died at Hant’s Harbor, aged 80.
Captain William Bishop died at Wesleyville. |
May 31, 1910 | Roosevelt’s notorious Guild Hall Speech.
Fisheries arbitration opens at the Hague. |
June 01, 1910 | Lemberg wins the Derby.
Scott Antarctic Expedition sails from London in Terra Nova. |
June 03, 1910 | Annual Meeting, Tennis Club. |
June 04, 1910 | John Lindberg dead, aged 68. |
June 06, 1910 | Bonnell St. Hill rescues Michael Regan from Drowning. |
June 07, 1910 | Death of Goldwin Smith at Toronto. |
June 09, 1910 | Anniversary of the fire of 1846.
Catholic Church of Newfoundland attached to Canada. |
June 13, 1910 | Montreal Hearld office destroyed by fire. |
June 15, 1910 | Diocesan Synod opens. |
June 17, 1910 | Mayor Ellis elected by acclamation. |
June 19, 1910 | Patrick Costello died at Avondale, aged 72. |
June 20, 1910 | Methodist conference opens at Carbonear.
Marriage of Miss May Aylward and Mr. Joseph Downey, M.H.A. |
June 21, 1910 | Sudden death of W.R. Payne, aged 61. |
June 22, 1910 | Downs wins 20 mile walking match.
Rev. T.R. Darby, B.A., elected President of Methodist Conference. |
June 23, 1910 | Bishop — Stentaford wedding. |
June 24, 1910 | Avalon Lodge Installation. Bro. G.P. Hutching, W.M.
Death of the Rev. Solomon Matthews at Pouch Cove. |
June 27, 1910 | Municipal election day. |
June 29, 1910 | Municipal poll declared. |
June 30, 1910 | St. Bon’s College Sports.
Atkinson — Snowden wedding at Brigus. Rev. Dr. Sutherland dies at Toronto, aged 77. |
July 01, 1910 | Natural History Society formed.
Johnson — Jeffries fight at Reno. |
July 05, 1910 | Labour Day. |
July 06, 1910 | Alderdice — Rendell Wedding.
Pope — Cornick Wedding. |
July 07, 1910 | T.A. Society presents address to Mayor Ellis. |
July 08, 1910 | Anniversary of the Fire of 1802. |
July 11, 1910 | Morris — Robley Wedding, Truro. |
July 12, 1910 | Campbellon, N.B., destroyed by fire.
Orangemen celebrate Pan-American Conference assembles in Buenos Ayres. |
July 14, 1910 | New Municipal Council holds its first meeting.
St. Bon’s “Old Boys” Day. Benjamin Tulk and son drowned at Triton Harbor. |
July 18, 1910 | Highland Brigade visit Heart’s Content.
Sir Edward Shea sworn in as Deputy Governor. C.C.C. Band commence annual trip over Avalon Peninsula. |
July 19, 1910 | Pharmaceutical Society established.
Premier notifies successful floating a loan at 96 net. |
July 20, 1910 | Littledale Garden Party.
St. Andrew’s Garden Party. Two men killed at Grand Falls whilst engaged in construction work. Godden — Knight Wedding. |
July 21, 1910 | Dr. Allan died at Harbor Grace. |
July 23, 1910 | Baird — Ash Wedding at Trinity.
The Governor at Fogo. |
July 25, 1910 | Governor at Twillingate.
Charles Devine drowned at Kenny’s Pond. |
July 26, 1910 | Annual meeting St. Vincent de Paul Society. |
July 27, 1910 | William Joyce drowned in Long Pond.
The “Guard” launched on Quidi Vidi. Mount Cashel Garden Party. Coronation Declaration amended, passed second reading 410 to 84. |
July 28, 1910 | Rev. Dr. Campbell, Naturalist, arrives.
Star win Association Football Championship. Lord Brassey arrives. |
August 03, 1910 | Regatta Day. |
August 04, 1910 | Willie Lloyd and Herbert Martin drowned in Quidi Vidi.
Oil Factory explosion at Bay de Verde. |
August 07, 1910 | Edward Smith, J.P., at Congregational Church.
Archbishop Howley returns from Rome. |
August 08, 1910 | Governor and Lord Brassey at Blanc Sablon. |
August 09, 1910 | Attempted assassination of Mayor Gaynor of New York. |
August 10, 1910 | W.H. Peters vs. Webster to slander, damages claimed $25,000. |
August 11, 1910 | Herald Regatta dinner.
Hon. E.R. Bowring returns from England. |
August 12, 1910 | Captain George Hiscock died aged 79. |
August 14, 1910 | Death of Earl Spencer, aged 75. |
August 15, 1910 | Death of Mark Osmond, J.P., of Moreton’s Harbor, aged 80.
Worlds Fair Brussels partially destroyed by fire. |
August 16, 1910 | Guy Tercentenary at Harbor Grace.
Florence Nightngale “The Lady of the Lamp” died. |
August 17, 1910 | General conference Methodist Church, meets at Vancouver.
Cupids Celebration Guy’s Tercentenary Charles — Whiteway Wedding. All wins the Marathon. Fatal gasoline explosion at Sandy Point. |
August 18, 1910 | Emperor of Austria 30th birthday.
Children Day at Cupids. |
August 19, 1910 | Sir Edward Morris at Bristol
Alexander Street Church destroyed by fire. Schooner Tera Nova wrecked near St. Pierre. |
August 21, 1910 | Orion largest battleship launched at Portsmouth. |
August 22, 1910 | Banquet to Sir Knight Thomas Gilday, Grand Master R.B.P.
T.A. &. B. Society presents Archbishop with fur coat. Bonavista branch line survey completed. |
August 24, 1910 | City vs. Shamrock. Capt. Fitz. Herbert scores 104.
Clouston — Thomson wedding. Worrall — Pittman wedding. Lawrence Hannaford, Druggist, died at Grand Falls. Rev. Dr. Carman and Rev. Dr. Chown elected Superintendent Methodist Church. |
August 25, 1910 | Rev. Mr. Stacy, Bristol representative at Guy Tercentenary, returned to England.
James J Collins drowned. Corea annexed by Japan. |
August 26, 1910 | Commander Irness of Calypso, returns to England. |
August 28, 1910 | Montenegro becomes a Kingdom.
Archbishop Howely leaves for Montreal. Emperor William’s “Divine Right” Speech. |
August 29, 1910 | Premier and Lady Morris return from England.
Cricket revival meeting held at Bowring office. Cotton squeeze on Wall Street. Premier address citizens at his residence. |
August 30, 1910 | Lord Brassey at Grand Falls. |
August 31, 1910 | Portugal Cove Garden Party. |
September 01, 1910 | Dr. Robertson, C.M.D., arrives.
Pippy — Samways wedding. C.H.E. Exam results reach St. John’s. |
September 02, 1910 | Leonard Boone killed at Sydney. |
September 03, 1910 | Log Cabin destroyed.
Conference on Agriculture addressed by Dr. Robertson and Dr. McPhall. |
September 04, 1910 | Herbert Booth mission opens.
Eucharistic Conference at Montreal. |
September 05, 1910 | Earl Gray arrives at Bay of Islands.
Gypsum Emperor arrives from Mobil. Mrs. Goodison, widow of Rev. James Goodison, died at Carbonear. |
September 06, 1910 | Farewell dinner to Mr. R. Tait, Rhodes Scholar. |
September 07, 1910 | Alexander Christian died, aged 57.
Earl Gray at Grand Falls. The Hague Decision announced. |
September 09, 1910 | Collapse of part of Shea's wharf. |
September 10, 1910 | George Moore of Northern Bay dead, aged 60. |
September 12, 1910 | McFarlane benefit concert.
Dr. Robertson lectures on Agriculture. Death of Rev. Fr. Battcock at Holyrood. Mrs. Wilcox Spracklin of Harbor Grace, dies at North Sydney. |
September 13, 1910 | Methodist Guards presentation.
Thomas Penney killed, aged 17. |
September 14, 1910 | Brown — Crocker wedding. |
September 15, 1910 | Dixon — Warren wedding.
L.C.A.S. Annual meeting. N.S. Steel Directors visit Wabana. Nippard killed in the Dog Bay Mills. First General election in United South Africa. |
September 16, 1910 | Stephen Shute acquitted of murder charges in Montreal.
Presentation to Mr. F.J. King. |
September 17, 1910 | Fete Day at Grand Falls. |
September 18, 1910 | Francis Dillon of the South Side, burned to death. |
September 19, 1910 | Meeting C.E.T.S. presided over by Bishop Jones; important resolution adopted.
Young man named Kelly, killed on track near Bishop's Falls. |
September 20, 1910 | Mrs. Capt. Barnes dies at Pilley’s Island, aged 85.
Truckmen’s annual dinner. Rev. J.S. Sutherland, M.A., accepts call to St. Andrew’s Church. |
September 21, 1910 | Halifax Herald voting results announced.
Robert J Moore died, aged 67. |
September 22, 1910 | Angel — Bartlett wedding at Brigus.
Mr. Allen’s concert. |
September 23, 1910 | George Chavez flies over the Alps and dies four days later, as results of injuries.
Premier Morris offered $50,000 for Agriculture Scholarship; conditions announced. |
September 24, 1910 | St. Bon’s wins Johnson Sheild.
Hazel Moore aged 10, burnt to death. Adam King and son drowned at Bonavista. |
September 27, 1910 | Church Ship Bazaar opened by Bishop Jones.
Lieut. Governor Frazer of Nova Scotia died, aged 67. Fort William, formerly the Railway Station, torn down. Lieut. Col. Sir J.G. Rogers, D.S.O., arrives. |
September 28, 1910 | Morrisey — Kiely wedding. |
September 29, 1910 | Sir John Vezey Strong elected Lord Mayor.
Littledale prize giving. Wood — Shambler wedding. |
September 30, 1910 | Miss Carmichael wins Jubilee Scholarship.
Cotton lock-out in Lancashire, 130, 000 operatives involved. |
October 01, 1910 | Benjamin Knott and Eli Dennis of Dally’s Cove, died from exposure.
New York auto race for Vanderbilt Cup, a ghastly exhibition. The Fishermen’s Home purchased for a Town Hall. Los Angeles Times Office dynamited. |
October 02, 1910 | Portugal Cove Sunday.
Capt. Taylor and crew leave for New York to join the Regulus. Sir Thomas Esmond, M.P., arrives in town. |
October 03, 1910 | Prince Chun opens first Chinese Senate.
Tinsmith’s Strike. Jessie Maclaughlin in College Hall. Truckmen’s annual meeting. |
October 04, 1910 | Revolution in Portugal; King Manuel flees. Republic established.
Capt. Robert Bartlett arrives on a visit. “At Home” at Government House. Hon. D. Morsion returns from the Hague. Schooner Kronen wrecked at Bonavista. |
October 05, 1910 | Magistrate O’Donnell dies at Bell Island, aged 58.
Revolution in Portugal, King Manuel dethroned. Daughters of Empire, Newfoundland Chapter organized; Lady Horwood President. Mr. A.B. Dallas dies at Pernambuco. Watson — White wedding at Botwood. |
October 06, 1910 | Annual meeting St. John’s Ambulance Association. |
October 07, 1910 | South Side reservoir completed.
Cornwell Cadets dance at Government House. |
October 08, 1910 | Schooners Ella Frances and Sea Nymph, wrecked at Fortune. |
October 10, 1910 | Father Matthew celebration. |
October 11, 1910 | Football League presents Secretary Higgins with gold watch.
Big Railway strike in France. Right Rev. Bishop Jones attains 70th year. Schooner H.M. Gardner wrecked at Change Islands. Safe dynamited at Grand Falls. Lizzie M lost at Hawke’s Harbor, Labrador. |
October 12, 1910 | Tait — Anderson wedding at Edinburgh.
Great railway strike in France. |
October 13, 1910 | Day of Atonement. |
October 14, 1910 | Mrs. R.H. Pinsent returns after 5 years in Japan. |
October 15, 1910 | Walter Wellman attempts to cross Atlantic by Air Ship.
Arrival of Sir Clifton and Lady Robinson. |
October 16, 1910 | Stanley Ketchel, the Pugilist, murdered. |
October 17, 1910 | Death of Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, aged 91, at Middletown, Rhode Island. |
October 18, 1910 | Capt. Bob Bartlett banqueted by Tasker Lodge.
Cooper — Bright wedding. Death of Mrs. Edward H Davey. |
October 19, 1910 | Open session Licensing Board.
Mr. King concert. Rev. J.S. Sutherland, M.A., inducted at St. Andrew’s. Agricultural Exhibition at Harbor Grace. |
October 20, 1910 | Smith — Edgar wedding at Brigus. |
October 21, 1910 | Crippen sentenced to death. |
October 22, 1910 | Death of Mr. William Harris, aged 82. |
October 23, 1910 | Death of Prince Francis of Teck.
Ordination service at the Cathedral. Steamer Regulus lost off Petty Harbor. Schooner Golden Arrow lost in Placentia Bay. |
October 24, 1910 | Agricultural Exhibition at Carbonear. |
October 25, 1910 | Ethel LeNeve acquitted.
Premier at Rose Blanche. |
October 26, 1910 | Seamen’s Home meeting at Government House. |
October 27, 1910 | Express Companies Strike in New York. |
October 28, 1910 | Marie Narelle concert.
$2,000,000 fire in victoria, B.C. Death of the Rev. William Kendall, aged 62. Death of Mrs. J.W.N. Johnstone. |
October 30, 1910 | Jacob H. Chafe died, aged 47. |
October 31, 1910 | Joint Agricultural and Manufacturer’s Exhibition opened “Halifax Herald” Marathon. |
November 01, 1910 | Willie Bagg drowned in Sandy Lake, Curling.
Laymen’s Movement’s launched at College Hall. |
November 02, 1910 | Dr. Grenfell lectures in College Hall. |
November 03, 1910 | Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomas. |
November 04, 1910 | Bourassa, Liberal Insurgent, defeats Laurier Government in by election. |
November 05, 1910 | Exhibition closes.
Arthur Pike killed at Sydney. |
November 06, 1910 | Mgr. Stangi appointed Apostolic Delegate to Canada.
Charles Ellis died, aged 80. Sir Clifton Robinson dies at New York. |
November 07, 1910 | Schooner Corn wrecked at Sydney. |
November 08, 1910 | Carpenters’ Union annual meeting.
Francis Keefe drowned at Bay de Verde. New wing at Littledale, blessed. Democratic victories in U.S. elections. Roosevelt whipped “to a frazzle.” |
November 09, 1910 | Dalton — Buckley Wedding.
Lord Mayor’s Day. |
November 10, 1910 | Failure of Veto Conference announced. |
November 11, 1910 | Prize giving at St. Bon’s.
B.F.C. Cadets entertained by Hon. E.R. Bowring at Smithville. |
November 13, 1910 | Death of James Moore, aged 81. |
November 14, 1910 | Marriage of Prince Victor Napoleon and Princess Clementine of Belgium. |
November 15, 1910 | Imperial Parliament re-opened. |
November 16, 1910 | Wesley Church sale opens. |
November 17, 1910 | John Flynn, H.M.C., dies at Harbor Grace. |
November 19, 1910 | The Governor at Millertown..
Sudden death of Philip Field, aged 32. Thomas Emberley killed at Petit Fort, through gun busting. |
November 21, 1910 | Death of Count Leo Tolstol.
Daughters of Empire meets City Council. “Regulus-Golden Arrow” relief concert. Sudden death of Joseph Mackey, J.P. Carbonear. Elsie B. wrecked at Tack’s Beach. |
November 22, 1910 | Bank of Montreal in their new building. |
November 23, 1910 | Welsh Coal strike.
Shooting at Bay Roberts, Dr. Pritchard shot by Operator Dunlop. Governor’s sleeping car burnt at Kitty’s Brook. Dr. Crippen hanged. Newfoundland Night at Brooklyn New York. |
November 24, 1910 | Brazilian warship mutiny.
Tobin — Moore Wedding. |
November 25, 1910 | E.H.K. Belcher, charter member of St. John’s Lodge, A.F. & A.M. died at Brooklyn N.Y., aged 85.
Noel — Lilly Wedding at Trinity. |
November 27, 1910 | Christian Brothers’ collection.
Lord’s Day Alliance meeting. |
November 28, 1910 | Imperial Parliament dissolved.
Presentation to D.G.S. Edgar by Masonic Grand Lodge. C.E.T.S. Concert. Suit against Sugar Trust, commenced in New York. |
November 29, 1910 | Firemen’s Union elect officers. |
November 30, 1910 | 82nd Anniversary of Hon. James Baird's birthday.
Ex-Premier Balfour promises referendum on Tariff reform. Snazelle recital. Archbishop Howley lectures on the Passion Play. |
December 01, 1910 | President Diaz of Mexico inaugurated for the 8th term.
Bishop Jones leaves for Bermuda. Annual meeting Leeming Lodge, L.O.A. |
December 02, 1910 | Annual meeting of St. John’s Lodge, A.F. & A.M. |
December 03, 1910 | Mary Baker Eddy, Founder of Christian Science Movement, died in Boston, aged 91. |
December 06, 1910 | Annual meeting Historical Society. |
December 07, 1910 | Christmas Edition Free Press, issues 8,000 copies.
L.C.A.S. sale of work opened by Mr. Arch Macpherson. Work on Bonavista Branch Railway closed down. |
December 08, 1910 | Rev. Dr. Kitchen lectures on Joan of Arc. |
December 09, 1910 | P.C. O”Driscoll gets $100,000 contract for rails, etc., Trepassey Branch Railway.
Daily News Weights and Measures exposed. |
December 10, 1910 | Death of Rev. Dean Born, aged 66. |
December 11, 1910 | Rev. Dr. Murray of Presbyterian Witness, dies at Halifax.
Annual meeting Rose of Sharon, R.B.P., L.O.A. |
December 13, 1910 | Stabbing affray on S.S. Benedick, Diaz, Spanish Fireman, arrested.
S.S. Numidian arrives, replacing Siberian. Annual meeting Dudley Lodge, S.O.E. Dunlop trial; Jury disagreed. Patrick Grace died, aged 93. |
December 14, 1910 | H.M.S. Brilliant sails from Jamaica for Honduras.
Presbyterian sale of work. Mr. J.J. Fenelon lectures on Francis Thomas. Duder’s premises bought by Nfld. Produce Co. |
December 15, 1910 | Import decision by General Appraisal Board of New York, concerning herring fishery, announced. |
December 16, 1910 | Big storm on West Coast. Two brothers, White, drowned at Trout River, St. Barbe.
Western Union and Anglo American Cable Companies combine. |
December 19, 1910 | William Bussey, Fox Trap, killed on railway track near Mount Pearl.
Death of Mrs. John Barron. |
December 20, 1910 | Prize giving Methodist College.
Death of Rev. Jessse Heyfield of Heart’s Content, aged 55. Bishop Spencer prize giving. St. Joseph’s sale of work. Death of John W. Collier, aged 66. Death of Miss Celia Peters, aged 86. Election figures completed. Asquith’s majority 126. Disastrous explosion at Little Houlton Colliery, Bolton, England, over 360 killed. Speech Day at Bishop Feild College. Prize giving Presbyterian College. |
December 22, 1910 | Captain French and Lieut. Brandon sentenced at Liepsic, to 4 years imprisonment, for espionage.
Outerbridge — Shea Wedding. |
December 23, 1910 | Fire at Knowling’s West End premises.
Welsh coal strike ends. |
December 24, 1910 | Old Age Pension scheme announced.
Mrs. Thistle disappearance apparently suicide. Spanish barque Guada Horce, arrives badly damaged. |
December 25, 1910 | Christmas Day. |
December 26, 1910 | Two men injured at Portugal Cove through busting of a gun. |
December 27, 1910 | Installation of W.M., J.S. Currie and officers of St. John’s Lodge, No. 579, A.F. &. A.M., R.E. |
December 28, 1910 | Gypsum Emperor sails for New York after long detention.
C of E. Orphanage Christmas Tree. |
December 29, 1910 | Poor Asylum Tea.
Revolution in Honduras. Hockey Association annual meeting. City Doctors’ decide to increasing of scale of fees. Portrait of Late Campbell Macpherson presented by Royal Stores employees to Mr. Harold Macpherson. |
December 31, 1910 | Old year passed with the lowest record of cold of 1910. Thermometer registered zero on Water Street.
R.M.S. Carthaginian left Liverpool Saturday for here. |