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6,514 | 8,549 | Highland News issue: 2033 | 6 | 8 | 6 | Saturday 16/09/1922 | 1922 | Highland News, Limited | Inverness | https://view.nls.uk/manifest/2437/3296/243732962/manifest.json | # THE WORLD OF WOMEN.
**By Claudine.**
I always like the story of the little boy who was given an essay to write on the earth and began: "The earth revolves on its axis 365 times in the year; it goes round so fast that it perspires, and that's called dew."
"Of course," observed Marjorie placidly, her lap full of the family darning, "I don't believe any little boy ever did write that. It's much too clever. Why, I don't think even Bobbie would have thought of it."
As far as she was concerned that settled the question. Like the majority of young mothers Marjorie cherishes the firm conviction that if her son and heir cannot accomplish a thing no one else's can.
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing," she went on cheerfully, "Bobbie doesn't know anything about earth except that it makes a mess of his clothes—and is not regarded as an asset in the drawing-room; but if he did know anything it would be enough not to make howlers like that. Either. know all about a subject, or else leave it alone altogether."
"And usually it's convenient not to know anything about it," I suggested.
"If it's desperate things like economics or politics, yes," admitted Marjorie, quite unabashed, "I know all about darning and Tcny's the most contentious man in the world because what I don't know about cooking wouldn't cover a threepenny-piece. But I never worry about those other things, because I'm a wife and mother, and I can well afford to leave them to spinsters who've got nothing else to do. It's not my job anyway," and she fished out another pair of socks with unruffled countenance.
Well, it takes all sorts to make a world, and some people think differently. Lady Benham-Carter is untiring in her efforts to make women realise the power that the vote has put into their hands. "Taking an interest in politics," she says, "merely means doing for the country what one has always done for the home." When a woman shrugs her shoulders at politics she is refusing to bear her share in the work that must be done to ensure the welfare and happiness not only of her own home but of all the homes of the Empire.
Ignorance is at the bottom of practically all our industrial trouble, if we only realised it.
The most astounding thing about the working man," says Sir Lynden Macassey in his book "Labour Policy—False and True," "is his amazing ignorance of economics. He has no conception whatsoever of the factors and forces which constitute industry to our national prosperity. There never plays upon his imagination the least glimpse of the wonderful complexity of the mechanism of finance nor of the amazingly intricate organisation of buying and selling."
Really there are few subjects so enthralling as the history of industry and an understanding of the way in which it is carried on is the first step to co-operation and industrial peace. "Nothing more conducive to industrial contentment than a comfortable house." And contentment is one of the chief foundations of the industrial machinery.
As a matter of fact, women discovered the need of getting together and learning things in unison during the war. It was in 1915 I think, when women began to work in large numbers on the land and the food question became a subject of serious import to the country generally, that the first Women's Institute was opened. To-day there are between two and three thousand in villages up and down the country, and their primary object is to teach their members how to become real citizens of empire, by training them as economical housekeepers and real home-makers. The Institutes meet every month both for social and educational purposes, and to women living in lonely places they are a real boon. There, at least, no one is judged on her social position, but by her capacity for sharing her knowledge and helping her neighbours in their daily work. Tested recipes are given and exchanged, information on child welfare and dressmaking and indeed everything to do with the home, is available, and lectures and practical demonstrations on the technical side of housekeeping are held at regular intervals.
Good housekeeping is, in itself, a highly privileged, skilled and nationally important occupation. The information which the women call from their Institutes often proves of untold value to their husbands and sons, in many cases agricultural workers themselves. But more than that, the movement is breaking down that class-consciousness which is so dangerous a factor in our economic life.
"The extraordinary idea," says Sir Lynden, "that the workers are an alien race with sympathies and sensibilities differing from those of the rest of the community has no foundation in fact." When you come to think of it the British workman is the British citizen. We are too fond of dividing up the nation into two classes—producer and consumer—but what we do not realise is that we all fulfil a twofold function. The man who is a producer in one industry is a consumer in most of the others. And all the consumers—or at any rate the vast majority of them—are producers as well. So you see they must all have the same passions and the same emotions and the same hopes as everybody else. The things in which men and women are alike are infinitely more important than the things in which they differ.
**The Colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady**
**Are sisters under their skins.**
We have yet to learn that work is a moral duty and industry is one of the highest forms of national service. What Kipling describes as "simple service simply given to their own kind in a common need" is invested with a dignity of which we are seldom aware, and so we remain insensible to the obligation incumbent upon us to work to the best of our ability.
And if it is the duty of man to earn—not bring back, mark you, but earn—the wherewithal to buy the daily bread; it is equally the duty of women to learn how to spend those hard-won wages in the most economic market. That is what the Women's Institutes are trying to teach them—and that it what education really means.
**The passenger traffic on the Caledonian Canal** steamers during the past few weeks has been almost equal to the summer rush in pre-war days.
WILY CORMORANTS—"Although to all appearance as numerous as ever in the Inverness Firth, Cormorants are," says a well-known wild fowler, "exceedingly difficult to get near this season owing to the determined effort made last year at the instance of the Fishery Authorities to reduce their number. The other day while boating," continues our informant, "I observed a large number of these birds swimming up the Firth opposite Munlochy Bay, and thinking I would get a shot at them I lay down in the bottom of the boat and allowed her to drift. To my surprise instead of coming straight on the wily feathered fishers split up into two parts and hurriedly sheered off in opposite directions far out of range. He further says that many years ago when a price was put on gull's heads they for several seasons kept at a safe distance from "the man with the gun."
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# A BLACK CAT FOR SHANGHAI.
**(By John Citizen.)**
It is more than a week since it happened, but I have thought about it often in those quiet moments when one sits undisturbed by the passing world and one's mind is free to rummage in the pigeon-holes of memory and ponder anew over old problems.
It is perhaps nearer a fortnight than a week ago, but I am still no nearer the solution of that little drama that was played in the Kensington Road, one sunny morning a trifle before noon. I thought, indeed, of advertising in the Press in the hope that one of the actors might come forward and unravel the knotted skein for me, but perhaps this article may do as well. But what an intriguing "agony" it would make, you know:—
Will the gentleman who placed a black cat in an eastward bound lorry in the Kensington Road about ten days ago kindly communicate with Box X 32501?
And if he were to come and see me, that nice upstanding rose-faced elderly gentleman with his white spats and kind smile, there is only one word that I should say to him—very respectively of course, and that is, "Why?"
Perhaps I had better tell you all about it as suddenly as I can.
We were held up in a block in the traffic. my taxi and I, in front of those tall houses that look on the road across little blighted gardens bedecked with dirty laurels and dark evergreens. In front of us was a lorry crammed with great packing-cases—the sort of cases that might hold pianos or mangles or motor cars—and all marked "With care. Shanghai." It's a far cry from Kensington to Shanghai and that's why, I suppose, I paid particular attention to the lorry and its contents and even tabulated the driver as he peered round the corner of his lorry. I can't tell you what he looked like: I wish I remembered or had noted the number of his car: but it was a kindly weather-beaten face he'd got. I remember that much.
Well, suddenly there appeared upon the scene the above and afore-mentioned elderly gentleman, white spats, neat partridge cane, grey moustache and all. He stood a moment peering in at the gate of one of those tall blank houses. Then he paused a moment as if in thought and turned and scrutinised the lorry. What he saw seemed to satisfy him, for he turned and stretching through the bars of the gate produced a lean and friendly black cat. He held it a moment stroking its flat head, and then came to the kerb.
What, thought I, is this nice old thing going to do with the cat?
Off he stepped delicately into the mud of the roadway. (It was a sacrifice for him, for I saw the slush surge over the polish of his patent shoes). On tip-toe he stood—and dropped the cat over the tail-board of the lorry with such a smile of pleasure and benevolence the while!
Now I ask you, why did that elderly gentleman put the thin black cat on the eastward-bound lorry with the cases for Shanghai?
The E.G. was not of the type to play a fiendish jest upon a cat, to reft it from its home and send it to East India Docks or Shanghai out of sportive malice. You could tell at a glance that his was not the olfus spirit of an elderly Robin Goodfellow.
Was he just a gentle imbecile? Had he summed up the lorry driver as a kindly man who would take the descent upon his lorry of a thin black cat as a prophecy of luck? Did he want to get a starving animal a home or had he read that Shanghai was mouse-ridden and short of cats? Did he—was he—why?
Isn't it extraordinary how little things like that weigh on one's mind and worry one's subconscious self. I know a man who has sought for years the answer to such another petty conundrum. He was travelling north in a railway carriage with two ladies—whom he did not know—as fellow travellers. They did not speak to him during the whole journey: they were, too much engaged in discussing scandal and tearing their mutual acquaintances to pieces.
The train arrived at Manchester. "Ah!" said one old lady looking out of the window, "Poor Annie has good cause to remember Manchester." And the other old lady nodded her grey head. That was all. They didn't mention Manchester or Annie again although my friend sat with his ears pricked and his brain alert to catch any further reference. He even debated the propriety of a pointblank question: it was on the tip of his tongue for a hundred miles. That was ten years ago, and I believe to-day he would willingly give a fiver to know why "poor Annie" should remember Manchester.
It is funny, you know, what trivial matters will rouse every analytical and detective sense within the brain, will cause one to waste the rare and fleeting moments to find the solution to a problem that doesn't matter. I suppose really it is rather pitiful that all those wonderful powers of the mind of which we are too often only half-conscious should be set in motion over a stray black cat or the fragment of an old lady's poisonous scandal.
It is the restless spirit of curiosity that has brought civilisation where it now stands—has torn through the mists that shrouded unknown seas and continents, has pierced the veil that hid the secrets of electricity and of light. It is through sheer inquisitiveness that we can now speak with one another through space or soar miles above a sea of clouds in a machine that it but less than a speck of dust against the infinity of the heavens.
And whilst the leaders of thought and discovery have turned that spirit of inquiry into channels that shall be of service to man, what of the rest of us? Careless, jaded, or alarmed by the immensity of the problems there are but very few who set that faculty of inquiry at work on the things that matter.
The delicate mechanism of industry, the economic laws which rule our daily life, the social questions of poverty and unemployment are left unstudied: there is not the spice, the sauce piquante about them there is in the dish of scandal or street incident.
Isn't it a pity that we don't realise that if the curiosity of the few has carried us so far forward on the upward path then that same spirit on the part of the many might bring us very much nearer the goal of a Golden Age.
Here are two paragraphs from a recent book by Sir Lynden Macassey on Labour. Nobody can say Sir Lynden is other than an unprejudiced observer or other than an acute observer, and this is what he has to say.
"When in retrospect I recall my impression of the outstanding characteristic of the British working man as I knew him in the workshops, I unhesitatingly fasten on his appalling ignorance of economic matters. Few of the "rank and file" have any conception whatsoever of the factors and forces which constitute that type of economic activity known as industry, still less of the contribution of industry to our national prosperity. And in regard to commerce and its part as the handmaiden of industry, their ignorance is even more profound. There never plays upon their imagination the least glimpse of the wonderful complexity of the mechanism of finance nor of the amazingly intricate organisation of buying and selling."
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# BEFORE HIS HONOUR.
**(RECKLESS DRIVERS.**
**CENTRAL SCHOOL HEADMASTER**
**KNOCKED DOWN.**
**CHIEF CONSTABLE SUGGESTS**
**STERNER MEASURES.**
Chief Constable MacNaughton's criticism at the Police Court on Monday of reckless drivers or cars and vehicles, and the only salutary remedy for teaching them that they are not the owners of the King's highway, was not one whit unreasonable.
Adam Maciver, fish hawker, admitted having recklessly or carelessly driven a vehicle across the junction of Young Street and Tomnahurich Street, whereby Mr W. J. Shaw, headmaster of the Central School, was knocked off his bicycle.
The Chief Constable—The accused was driving a horse yoked to a butcher's meat-float from King Street right across the junction of Tomnahurich Street and Young Street. The law on the subject is that all drivers approaching a main road from a side road must see that the traffic on the main road is clear. Mr Shaw was knocked off his bicycle. He was not injured, although he received a bad shaking. He might have been seriously injured.
Accused—I didn't hear Mr Shaw ring his bell.
The Chief Constable—You were coming from King Street, which is a side street, and you were going towards Alexander Place. You have no right to go across a main street without first of all satisfying yourself that the traffic on the main street is clear. If you don't know that you should get off the cart and get somebody else to drive it.
Dean of Guild MacVinish—Did you think that because Mr Shaw didn't ring his bell you had the right to run him down?
Accused—No.
The Dean of Guild—It is a serious matter for people who use the streets.
As this was the accused's first offence, the fine was limited to one of 10s.
James Stewart, a local hawker, was fined £1 with the option of ten days for being drunk while in charge of a horse and driving recklessly or furiously.
**IMPRISONMENT THE ONLY REMEDY.**
There was also a charge of reckless or careless driving preferred against Charles Mackenzie, a young man, described as a dealer. The complaint set forth that Mackenzie had knocked down and injured a man.
The Chief Constable—This took place at the busy junction of Inglis Street and Academy Street. Accused was not able to pull up until one of the wheels of the vehicle had gone right over the man. Had the accused been driving at a slow pace he could have avoided the complainer. People who use cars and other vehicles seem to think that they have a special right to the street. I am of the opinion that the Courts will have to face the question of sending such offenders to prison. I do not think that fines are of any good. In fairness to the accused, it ought to be said that he pulled up after he realised that an accident had taken place. The road there is for everyone.
Accused stated that as he approached he saw a man attempting to cross the street. The man was not capable of looking after himself. He staggered and went back to the pavement. He (accused) stopped and asked if the man was hurt. He said no.
The Dean of Guild, in admonishing the accused, warned him to be more careful in future.
The Chief Constable (to accused)—If there are any more cases of this description I will move that the accused be sent to prison. You drive more carefully after this.
**IGNORED POLICE WARNING.**
Had John Macdonald, a youthful labourer, taken the warning given him by Sergt. Macrae, he would not have found himself in the dock on a charge of making a disturbance in a local restaurant.
The Chief Constable said that Macdonald resisted apprehension, and caused a crowd to assemble at the conclusion of last Monday's meeting of Town Council. It was a scandal that the accused should have behaved as he did.
Macdonald was sent to prison for ten days.
**HARBOUR DREDGING.**
**MODIFIED SCHEME ADOPTED.**
Offers by five contractors for the dredging of the Harbour were submitted to a special meeting of the Trustees held on Wednesday.
The Engineer suggested that in connection with the smaller scheme the fairway channel should be widened by 200 feet.
Captain Munro, harbourmaster, advised the Trust to adopt the larger scheme, and its approval was moved by Provost MacDonald, chairman. It might not be used just now, he said, but the time would come when the facilities would be required.
Mr John Cook seconded.
After discussion, it was agreed to adopt the modified scheme, and the Engineer was asked to report on the offers.
**'RODINE' KILLS RATS**
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**8. HENDRY, Chemist, High Street, Inverness.**
**W. ABERNETHY, Chemist, Alness.**
**D. DEWAR, Chemist, Portree.**
**K. J. MACDONALD, Chemist, Oramwell Street, Stornoway**
So much for the working man: what of the rest of the community—the great B.P.?
"The community has scarcely realised its duties to the workers in industry. Industrial disputes in the long run must be decided by the force of public opinion. In the past there has been far too great an inclination on the part of the public to dissociate themselves from industrial controversy as though it concerned them not. Apart from the direct economic effect of any great strike upon the consuming public, the community is under a definite moral obligation to try and reach a right conclusion on the issue and to use the weight of its opinion to secure a fair and equitable settlement. Both in regard to ascertainment of facts and an intelligent determination of the merits of each industrial controversy, the public is laid under great obligations. Every consumer has definite responsibilities."
One need hardly point the moral and adorn the tale. Black cats and "poor Annie" may be amusing channels for our curiosity, but if we were to direct aright that wonderful faculty who can doubt but that we should bring nearer an earthly paradise?
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# HERE AND THERE.
**(HYDRO-ELECTRIC CRISIS.**
**Provost Macdonald's recent "sermon" from the local Mount Olivet in regard to his own, and his colleagues' part in the movement to polarise hydro-electrical energy, has completely failed in its object. Instead of strengthening the position of this very wonderful and very careful Town Council, it has only had the effect of shaking the very foundations and concentrating public attention on the series of tactical blunders which led to the turning down of the original scheme and the incurrying of expenses well over £1000. That is a very modest estimate. The electors are justly indignant and bitterly disappointed, and we have received oral and other evidence of their whole-hearted and enthusiastic support of our attitude in exposing the incompetency of the men who are so sensitive that they rear up at the slightest suggestion of adverse criticism. "How dare you criticise us," says Provost Macdonald in effect. "Don't you know that we are immune from criticism, and that we lead charmed lives?" And so the "sermon" from the local Mount Olivet, instead of calming the troubled waters, has had quite the opposite effect. For this Provost Macdonald has only himself to blame. The crisis is now as acute as ever it was. A statement from him was very desirable, but he is no tactician. He should have owned up to the bungee. That, at least, would have carried conviction. Too much white wash is dangerous.**
**NO PERSONAL HOSTILITY.**
We have no personal hostility against Provost Macdonald in spite of his uncomplimentary references. All he can do is to shrink: "Yellow Press. Yellow Press." If this is not base ingratitude, we do not know what is. When he was elected Provost, we congratulated Mr Macdonald in the most handsome fashion, and he has at all times received a good Press at our hands—a much better Press than he has ever received from any of our contemporaries—we were the first to announce that he was to receive a Knight-hood and to offer our congratulations; we gave a column of extracts from congratulatory messages which he had received from various parts of the country; and we devoted the greater part of a page of the "Highland News" to the complimentary dinner held in the Station Hotel when he was the guest of the Town Council. And we could cite numerous other instances to show that our treatment of Mr Macdonald, as a member of Town Council, as a Magistrate and as a Provost has been characterised by the utmost fairness and goodwill. It is necessary, in view of the attitude he has seen fit to adopt towards our publications, to remind him of these things, and to make it perfectly clear that it is not a question of personal hostility with us, but one of public policy, and on that ground we take our stand, knowing that the electorate are with us. "Yellow Press! Yellow Press!" shrieks the Provost, as he runs through his "sermon," and asks the people of Inverness to believe that the Town Council have done their job well. Let Provost Macdonald put his hand on his heart and say so. It is an excellent test, even in these days when the electors should be sufficiently interested in their own temporal welfare to prevent the Old Gang wasting valuable money.
**HERE IS THE EVIDENCE.**
We have said—and we repeat it—that the electors have been spoon-fed on phrases, and after going into the matter exhaustively we say that there have been a series of assurances given by Provost Macdonald and others which led to the electors confidently expecting that the "scheme" would be a tremendous success. And in regard to the important question of Mr Hogarth's expenses, there have been several voices vying with each other in assuring the electors that these would not exceed a certain figure. Let us consider, first of all, the high optimism of Provost Macdonald. At the November meeting of Council (1921) he said this:—"We will never get another chance like this again. This is a far-reaching scheme. All the other Local Authorities are practically in favour of it. Let us resolve to go on with it now. It is not a question of how to raise the money. We will easily get the money. That is all right. What we want to do is to get the scheme through as soon as we can without opposition."
At a meeting in December, 1921, Mr Noble raised the question as to the extent of the Council's liability to Mr Hogarth.
Provost Macdonald—We ought to leave that question alone just now.
Mr Macleman—We were told when the question came before us first that the scheme would not cost a penny, and now you are piling up the bill.
But here is the most damning piece of evidence of all, that in regard to Mr Hogarth's expenses the Town Council were as ignorant as bumpkins, and that they took no steps to obtain control. At the January meeting (1922) we come across the following:—"Mr D. Macleman—What about our expenses up to date? We were told at the start that the scheme would not cost this Council a single copper.
Treasurer Young—I am informed by the Town Chamberlain that up to date the expenses are £300, and that, so far as we are concerned—THAT FINISHES US. But it didn't.
**MORE DOPE.**
Further dope was served out at a special meeting of Council held on 17th March, when the Provost announced that the original scheme would require to be modified. He explained that under the original scheme 500 men would be employed, but now the number would be 300!
The amount of money, he added, to be spent in payment of labour will be £80,000. The men will be distributed as follows:—100 men at Inverness; 100 men at the water area (Lochluichart); and 100 men making materials.
The unemployed began to chuckle. Here, they said, are the goods at last. But it wasn't. At the same meeting the Provost spoke about the Council being assured that the scheme would go through. But by this time a certain uneasiness began to manifest itself that there was no control over expenditure. The following dialogue is another crushing blow at the Provost's stubbornness in refusing to appoint a Watching Committee:—"Mr Donald Macdonald—I would like to get some information as to the liability of this Council in regard to Mr Hogarth's expenses.
Provost Macdonald—I may say that up to date our total expenses are £641 16s 8d.
Mr Macdonald—Does that cover all our liabilities?
Provost Macdonald—Yes.
Contrast this with the statement above quoted that when Mr Hogarth's account reached £300, "that finishes us." It didn't even stop at £641 16s 8d.
**THE INDICTMENT.**
Our indictment is that the Town Council of Inverness adopted Mr Hogarth's report before they had recovered their breath, that they erred seriously is not ap-pointing a Watching Committee to make certain that no unnecessary expense was incurred; that they did not know, and made no effort to know, what Mr Hogarth's expenses would probably amount to; and that they allowed London influences to dominate the situation until now they are left to hold the baby. And it will take some keeping. The pity is that it didn't eat some of the Loch Maree potted meat. In his "sermon" from the local Mount Olivet, Provost Macdonald, after revealing his colossal ignorance in regard to Press criticism, said in effect:—"Electors of Inverness, this is truth and nothing but the truth." We advise Provost Macdonald and others to study their speeches, and not to assume for one moment that there is only one side to the picture. He has given to the people of Inverness a sort of SUNSET by Turner, showing the glory that was. It is, we confess, a masterpiece. And what good is a Turner sunset to the unemployed, whom the Old Gang have done their best to mesmerise. We will expect—and not unreasonably—that at the aggregate meeting of electors to be held prior to the November Election—Provost Macdonald will have the courage to get on to the rostrum and give a full account of the "scheme," and explain, if he can, how Mr Hogarth's account of expenses was closed at £300, and reopened again at £641 16s 8d. And there will be a great deal more things to be explained. From now onwards the public must rouse themselves to a sense of action, and make sure that never again will any set of Muddlers—civic or otherwise—be permitted to run the full gamut of incompetency.
**SIFTING THE FACTS.**
The inquiry held at Dingwall in regard to the circumstances leading up to the death of members of a fishing party at Loch Maree and others, was by far the most important of its kind that has taken place in the Highlands, or, for that matter, Scotland, within living memory. The publicity given to this exceedingly distressing case has aroused the greatest possible interest in medical circles, and, of course, the matter is the subject of frequent discussion at the dining tables in even the humblest quarters. Many Inverness households have declared a relentless war against the use of tinned meats, and it will require considerable reassurance on the part of manufacturers and their agents to maintain their clientele at its former strength. It is, therefore, not unreasonable to think that the inquiry into the Loch Maree poisoning case may have the effect of eliciting from the Medical Faculty some highly important facts relative to the care that should be exercised in the selection of such foods.
**RIVER POLLUTION.**
Alarm has been caused in Inverness owing to the fact that the contents of sewers on the east side of the town are being dumped into the river. The periodic cleaning of sewers is of the greatest importance to the preservation of the health of the community, as they are really the origin of seasonal epidemics. The men engaged in this work run great risks, and in depositing the contents in the river we presume they are acting according to instructions. It is not good policy to contaminate the Ness in such a way, and it should be stopped immediately. The proper place for the depositing the contents of sewers is the refuse dump. A little consideration on the part of those really responsible should have dictated the absolute necessity of leaving our beautiful river severely alone when it comes to how to get conveniently rid of much that is conducive to the creation of disease in a variety of forms. It has to be remembered that thirsty children in destitute areas make frequent use of the river. It is dangerous folly to throw tons of muck into such a noble waterway.
**UNEMPLOYMENT PLANS.**
The Government are to spend £10,000,000 this year with a view to helping Local Authorities to find work for the unemployed. A brief programme has been outlined, and already definite action has been taken to get schemes proceeded with. These include:—"New roads. Reconstruction of bridges. Promenade and seaside improvements. Parks and recreation grounds. Swimming baths and wash-houses. New waterworks. Electricity undertakings. Main drainage. Land reclamation. Union inflammatory extensions.
The Unemployment Grants Committee are to allocate the funds, but they must be satisfied that the schemes are to be of real public utility.
**ACCEPTING THE HINT.**
A week ago we advised the Town Council to lose no time in considering the question of providing work for the unemployed, and at the last meeting of the Council it was agreed that the Roads and Drainage Committee should explore every possible avenue in order that the darkness of winter may not be increased tenfold by the spectacle of honest men searching for a means with a view to staving off the day when they would be compelled to seek parish relief. We are gratified that the Town Council of Inverness, at the earliest opportunity, have acted upon our suggestion with a view to preparing plans for the winter months. Employment is by far the most important subject within the domain of domestic politics. The complexities and uncertainties of the international situation throw difficulties in the way, but these are not insurmountable. It, therefore, behoves every Local Authority to take up the consideration of this question with the least possible delay. The unemployed no longer look to the Imperial Parliament for a lead in this matter, except, of course, the provision of financial assistance. Local Authorities are more familiar with the conditions that obtain in the various areas than Parliament, which, as presently constituted, does not regard with favour anything in the nature of nationalisation or municipalisation on an extensive scale. Yet, the rate-payers of Inverness should apply their minds to this question. Could they get their gas and water at such reasonable prices if these undertakings were owned by private enterprise?
**LONGMAN POSSIBILITIES.**
It will be noted that included in the Government proposals for the relief of unemployment reference is made to promenade and seaside improvements. Inverness does not possess a sea front—that is to say, an attractive sea front, although there are facilities at the Longman which would have been utilised to the very best purpose if we had a Town Council genuinely interested in this question. It has an interest not only for the visitor but for the town dweller. We have a magnificent natural sea front at the Longman, and there is no reason why the unemployed should not be put on to this work. Would it pay? There need be no doubt. Every town with a well-developed sea front is in the happy position of drawing its financial strength from such facilities, and if Inverness is to justify its claim to being a popular holiday centre, it must bring itself into line with other towns. As we have taken occasion to point out on many occasions, the visitor to Inverness has to find his pleasures. His stay here is exceedingly brief, and the Town Council can supply the reason. There is no logical excuse why this state of matters should be perpetuated to the detriment of the business community. There are immense possibilities at the Longman, and we sincerely trust that the Roads and Drainage Committee will consider them, not only in the light of coming to the rescue of our unemployed, but of creating work which would, during the holiday period, give a distinct flip to business. Inverness has lived far too long on its title, "Capital of the Highlands," but that leaves us exactly where we are—a town possessing no attractions other than scenic, and in that respect the Council cannot even assert a moral claim.
**THE NEW NOBILITY.**
The war gave us the New Nobility, with their aggressive postures, horn-rimmed spectacles, and be-ribboned lap-dogs. The Victorian regime, bad as it was, has gone under, and in its stead we have THIS—a dreadful nightmare to every shopkeeper. Into one of the largest shops in Inverness last week one of the new nobility stepped, with all the hauteur of a courtier, and placed her dog on the counter while she gave her order. No one was staggered, for we are getting acclimatised to this class and their manners. Doubtless the shopkeeper was glad that it was a lap-dog and not a baby elephant.
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**NOT ONE DAY'S ILLNESS.**
On 27th October, 1909, Mrs E. L. Ellington, of 33 Spa Street, Aberdeen, said:—"I have been so helpless with fearful pains in the back that I have been confined to bed for weeks at a time. Rheumatic pains sometimes took away the use of my hands. There was also bladder trouble; my limbs were swollen and my eyes puffed.
"For four years I was subject to these attacks, but nothing did me any good until I began using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. I hadn't been taking the pills long before the swellings decreased, and at length my back got comfortable. I have never had a day's illness since, thanks to Doan's Pills. (Signed) E. L. Ellington."
**12 YEARS' PROOF.**
On 1st September, 1921, Mrs Ellington said:—"I have not had any return of kidney or bladder trouble since Doan's Pills cured me over twelve years ago. They did me permanent good."
Don't ask merely for kidney pills or backache pills; ask for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, the kidney medicine Mrs Ellington recommends All dealers, or 3s a box from Foster-McClellan Co., 8 Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W.1.
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**OUR CLEANSING SYSTEM.**
**TOWN COUNCILLORS' COMPLAINTS.**
**BUTCHERS AND FISHMONGERS**
**PILLORIED.**
Making it clear that he did not in any way hold the Cleansing Inspector liable, Treasurer Young, at a joint meeting of the Roads and Drainage and Cleansing Committees, held on Monday night, attacked the present system of removing refuse from the streets.
The subject arose over a motion by Treasurer Young that the Cleansing and Roads Departments should be amalgamated. He held that the present system made overlapping possible. The cleansing staff at present was a small one, but the expenditure in this department had risen from £5600 in 1920 to £7000 just now. A good many of the cleansing staff were old men. It seemed to him ridiculous that a man of 60 or 70 years of age should be paid the same rate of wages as a man | [{"model_id": "FireRedTeam/FireRed-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-28T17:24:59.639861"}] | |
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**THE HIGHLAND NEWS, SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1895.**
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**TIDE TABLE.**
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**STORMOWAY.**
* SEN our Letters from Barra and Glasgow, and “Another Highland ‘Ceilidh’ in London,” on our fourth page.
* CAPTAIN CHINN, R.A., adjutant, superintended the big gun practice at the Volunteer Battery on Wednesday morning.
* MR KENNETH MACKENZIE, fishcutter, has sold the ketch “Valorous” to a Lerwick gentleman. We understand the price was £550.
* THE partial eclipse of the sun, which took place at 10:40 A.M. on Tuesday week, was witnessed by a number of people at Stornoway.
* SHERIFF CAMPBELL has now issued his decision in the case of the Coulre格林 criers against Lady Matheson. We will publish the interlocutor in our next issue.
* On Sabbath of last week Rev. Peter Macdonald, Free St Columba’s, Edinburgh, preached at the three diets of worship in the Free Gelic Church. He also held a series of meetings during the week.
* WE understand that Mr John Mackenzie, who has for many years represented the Caledonian and London and North-Western Railway Companies at Stornoway, has resigned that position, which is now vacant.
* THE Right Rev. Alexander Cインery Haldane, D.D., Bishop of Argyll and the Isles, visited Stornoway last week and preached in St Peter’s Episcopal Church on Sabbath. The services were largely attended.
* MR ROSS, teacher, Shawbost, acknowledges with thanks, a large parcel of books from Miss Ross, Francis Street, for his library, and a donation of £5 to the Cookery Class from Mr J.G. Macdonald, County Councillor for Barvas.
* FISHING.—A few Banff boats still continue to prosecute the line fishing, but the catches have not been very successful. Prices, however, have advanced, and are as follows:—Ling, 1s to 1s 2d; cod, 8d; roker, 1s; and eels, 1s 1d.
* ON Tuesday night the Lewis action of the Ross-shire Militia recruits returned from Fort-George, and on Friday morning the old hands left for the latter place to undergo their annual training. They were taken to Strome ferry by the steamer “Clansman.”
* COMMUNION AT BACK.—On Sabbath the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was dispensed in the Back Free Church. Rev. Mr Cameron was assisted by Rev. Messrs Macdonald, Ardclach ; Macleod, Garrobost ; and Macdonald, Kinloch. All the services were largely attended.
* APPOINTMENT to Mr R. MORRISON.—Mr Rod. Morrison, divinity student, Edinburgh (a native of Stornoway), has been appointed assistant to Rev. Peter Macdonald, Free St Columba’s, Edinburgh. Mr Morrison took a distinguished place in natural science during the past session.
* ODDFELLOWS.—The annual church parade of the Loyal Lewis Lodge of Oddfellowes took place on Sabbath. The brethren, to the number of about a hundred, attended Divine worship in the Free (Gaelic) Church, where Rev. Peter Macdonald, Free St Columba’s, Edinburgh, preached them an able and eloquent sermon.
* SHAWBOST.—A correspondent writes:—We are glad to learn that the malcontents with regard to the site for a manse have deferred to the judgment of Dr Ross, and now everything is smooth sailing, as there is no doubt but that the people will raise the £80 guarantee necessary before they can call a minister. The conditions are rather hard though. Where’s the National Zion with its ready-built church, but neither preacher nor people?
* FREE (Gaelic) CHURCH VACANCY.—At a meeting of the Vacancy Committee of the Stornoway Free (Gaelic) Church congregation held on Tuesday evening, it was decided by a large majority to recommend to the congregation the Rev. Peter Macdonald, Free St Columba’s, Edinburgh, as a suitable person to fill the pastorate. A congregational meeting will be held on Tuesday to receive the Committee’s report and recommendation, and to decide whether to take action or otherwise.
* SNOW SHOE RACE.—At the National Grand Trunk Railway office employees’ “snow shoe race over the mountain,” held on Saturday, 23rd February, Billy Macinnes, son of Mr Donald Macinnes, tailor, Stornoway, was this year again successful in obtaining the third prize, a silver medal. The distance ran was two and a half miles, for which Macinnes’s time was twenty minutes thirty seconds, this being two minutes better than his time at last year’s race. Macinnes is only about sixteen years of age, and is employed in the Grand Trunk Railway offices.
* JUSTICE OF PEACE COURT.—At the Stornoway J.P Court held on Wednesday of last week Roderick Maciver, crofter, Breasclete, who was summoned by the Inland Revenue for using a dog-cart without a license, failed to appear. Mr Greene proved that the vehicle was used on January 3rd, and that he had repeatedly requested the accused to take out a license. The Bench being satisfied that Mr Maciver was given every opportunity to get a license, and that he was acting in defiance of the law, imposed a fine of three guineas, with the alternative of fourteen days’ imprisonment.
* BAND OF HOPE.—Under the able superintendence of Sheriff and Mrs Campbell the Stornoway Band of Hope has just closed a happy and successful session. The meetings held were of an instructive order and were well patronised by members and friends. The Sheriff and Mrs Campbell have certainly endeared themselves to the children, and spared no pains to further their instruction and add to their comfort. They left Stornoway this week for the vacation, and it is hoped they may benefit much from the change and return to their friends here ready again to resume their good work.
* At a meeting of fish merchants interested in the Stornoway herring fishing held at Lowestoft on 19th ult., it was resolved to form the Fleetwood Company again to run fish from Stornoway to Fleetwood during the ensuing herring season. Mr George Woodger was elected chairman, and Mr John MacKenzie of Stornoway, manager. It was agreed to carry traffic other than that of the members of the Company. This will be a great boon to those who care to take advantage of it, as it not only means a saving of 20s to 35s per ton carriage, but the fish are delivered in much better condition than after the long railway journey from Strome ferry.
* TEMPERANCE.—On Tuesday evening Mr Donald Macpherson, Oban, Highland Temperance League agent, gave a lecture, illustrated by a large number of lantern views, in the Fish Mart. There was a large attendance, the mart being crowded. The lecture and views were highly appreciated. On the previous evening Mr Macpherson attended the Pharos Lodge of Good Templars, and exhibited a number of views with the lantern, and he also entertained the Juvenile Lodge in a similar manner on Friday evening of last week. Mr Macpherson is to make a tour of the island, and lecture in each of the schools.
* FREE CHURCH PRESBYTERY.—A meeting of the Lewis Free Church Presbytery was held on Wednesday of last week. Rev. D. M. Macdonald, Ness, presided, and the others present were—Rev. Messrs D. J. Martin, Hector Cameron, R. Macrae, N. M. Morrison, J. Macdonald, J. Macdougall, and H. Kennedy. The Presbytery met at 10:30 A.M., and held a conference on religion and morals. At the ordinary meeting the various congregational accounts were given in, together with a list of the members and adherents. The following were appointed Assembly representatives:—Ministers—Messrs Macdonald, Ness, Macleod, Garrobost, and Kennedy, Gravir. Elders—Sheriff Jameson, Mr D. A. Scott, S.S.C., Edinburgh, and Rev. Alexander Lee, M.A. There was no other business of importance.
* SHAWBOST COOKERY CLASS.—A correspondent writes:—“The Cookery Classes taught here during the past winter by Miss Morrison were examined on Friday last by Mr Welsh, H.M.L., who expressed himself as highly gratified with what he saw done by Miss Morrison’s pupils. Possibly the best eulogium on the Cookery Classes at Shawbost is the fact that after the various inspections were over (all were on one day) a soiree was held, to which Mr Ross invited all his day school scholars above Standard II., his evening school pupils, and the girls attending the Cookery Classes. Everything requisite for this entertainment was made by the girls themselves. Cakes, buns, and biscuits sufficient for 150 were made by these girls, not a single biscuit or half-loaf of bread being taken from Stornoway for the entertainment. Mr Ross provided the material, and the pupils prepared it. The soiree was a great success.
* BURGH COMMISSION.—At a meeting of the Stornoway Burgh Commission Committees on Monday week it was authorised to have a six-inch fireclay pipe substituted for the present pipe for about 60 yards along George Morrison’s feu in Newton, and that Donald Maclean and workmen proceed with the work forthwith, also to request Messrs Finlay & Son to provide a cesspool inside their yard for their own use, if it be found there is not one there already, the cesspool in the middle of the street to be afterwards done away with. The Clerk was authorised to issue notices calling for tenders for laying the water pipes in Kipper Road and Church Street, and a committee was appointed to accept such offers as they may consider suitable. Plans of a front and back shop proposed to be erected by Mr Jas. B. Ingram on his feu on South Beach Street were submitted, and it was remitted to a committee to visit the ground and grant a warrant for erection if they found that the clauses of the Act were complied with. A building permit was granted to Mr Alex. Morrison, joiner, for a semi-detached dwelling-house which he proposes erecting on Plantation Road. This was all the business,
* FREE GAELO CHURCH, STORNOWAY.—Mr John Mackenzie, fishcutter, having some time ago written a few friends for aid toward the contemplated repairs to above church, begs now to acknowledge having received through Mr A. R. Macfarlane, Duluth, the sum of £21 16s, subscribed by the following gentlemen:—A. M. Morrison, £1 ; R. R. Macfarlane, £1 ; A. R. Macfarlane, £5 ; Thomas Gibson, £1 ; Alex. Maclean, £1 ; the late John A. Mackenzie, £1 ; the late John Macaulay, £1 ; Murdo Mackenzie, 12s ; Angus Gibson, £1 ; Simon Clark, £1 ; John Macleod, £5 ; Malcolm Matheson, £1 ; Donald Macleod, £1 ; G. F. Mackenzie, £1 ; Malcolm Macaulay, £1 ; Alex. Macrae, 4s. Above sum he, on Thursday, handed over to Mr Alexander Macarthur, treasurer to the Building Committee. It is gratifying to be able to tell above friends that the repairs have been executed, and when they come back to their good old town and visit above church, they are sure of a hearty welcome and as comfortable a seat as they can find in any church in the Highlands, and may we also hope they will hear as the preacher one of Ste-no-way’s sons.
* ROADS COMMITTEE.—The sub-Committee on roads of the Lewis District Committee met on Monday—Mr J. N. Anderson presiding. The others present were—Rev. D. J. Martin, Messrs Smith, Morrison, Macdonald, and Maclean, with the Road Inspector and Clerk. With regard to the two suggested routes — (advocated by rival sections of the community) — of the proposed branch road from the main road to the shore at Shuilishader, the Committee, on the recommendation of the inspector, came to the conclusion that the most easterly of the proposed roads was the most desirable and cheapest to construct, and in the event of the Committee being provided with funds hereafter they decided to consider favourably the matter of making a grant towards its construction. On the motion of Mr Maclean, seconded by Mr Martin, it was agreed to expend £8 in finishing the footpath and building a culvert at Rhanish. Mr Martin moved that £7 be expended in constructing two culverts on the footpath at Grimshaber. This also was agreed to. The Clerk was instructed to advertise for offers for the fencing of the new Carloway Road where it passes through Mr Donald Macleod’s field at Marybank. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting.
* LEWIS DISTRICT COMMITTEE.—The quarterly statutory meeting of the Lewis District Committee of the Ross-shire County Council was held on Wednesday at Stornoway. Mr J. N. Anderson, vice-chairman, presided, and there were also present—Rev. G. W. B. Macrae, Cross ; Mr John Madeod, Stornoway ; Mr John Maclean ; and Mr J. M. Morrison ; with the Road Surveyor and Clerk. The Clerk read a letter from Mr H. M. Ross, Inspector of Poor for Barvas, intimating that the Rev. Mr Macrae had been appointed representative of the Parochial Board on the District Committee, and the Chairman welcomed Mr Macrae to the meeting. The Road Surveyor, in submitting a statement showing estimated cost of repairs required on roads and bridges in the District, reported that the roads all over the island, which were in good condition before the winter set in, had been much damaged by frost, but the contractors were doing good work since the frost and snow cleared away. The Surveyor’s estimate of ordinary and special repairs to roads and bridges showed, after having been gone over and curtailed by the meeting, that this year’s estimated expenditure will exceed that of last year by about £91. The Clerk read a letter written by Miss Rainy, Edinburgh, to Rev. Mr Macrae, Carloway, in which she says that the Ladies’ Committee, to which she belongs, would be willing to contribute £30, or half of the estimated cost of maintaining a sick nurse at Carloway. The letter was remitted to the Public Health Committee to consider and report. A letter was read from Mr Ross, Burgh Clerk, enquiring whether the Committee was in a position to join with the Burgh Committee in appointing an analyst for the Island, if both bodies agreed to make such an appointment. The Clerk was instructed to reply, that, as the County Council had employed an analyst for the whole county, they could not combine with the Burgh Commission as requested. A communication was read from the Local Government Board stating that as sciarlatina was one of the diseases specially mentioned in the Act, they had no power to remove it from the list of infectious diseases, outbreaks of which required to be notified. The County Clerk wrote stating that the Standing Joint Committee approved of the Lewis District Committee’s proposal to employ police constables as assistant sanitary inspectors at a salary of £3 per annum. Consideration of the matter was remitted to the Public Health Committee, and the Sanitary Inspector was asked to prepare a statement of the districts in which assistants will be required. In reply to a letter received from Shawbost regarding the overflowing of a loch which submerged portions of a number of crofts, the Clerk was instructed to point out that it is a matter for the Parish Councils. Reference was made to the Sea Fisheries (Scotland) Regulation Bill now before the House of Loris, and to the important clauses embraced in it proposing to prohibit beam trawling within eighteen miles from any coast, and on the motion of the Chairman, it was unanimously agreed to petition in favour of the Bill.
* **OUR DISCUSSION FORUM.**
* **FISHERMEN’S DEPUTATION TO LONDON.**
[TO THE EDITOR OF “THE HIGHLAND NEWS.”]
Sir,—Having in the good ruling of Providence got home again from my mission to London, I think I would be negligent in my duty if I did not give a short account of my sojourn in that city, where I was as a new-born child in another world. On our arrival we were met by Sir William Wedderburn, whose great kindness I shall never forget. Mr. Weir and the other members of both Houses with whom we came in contact were also very kind and considerate. I have seen many things worthy of mention, such as the monuments erected in memory of the heroes of Great Britain. Still, all these sights and wonders were swallowed up in surprise at the kindness shown us by the most noble peers whom we visited in connection with our mission—that is with regard to the Sea Fisheries Bills now before a Select Committee of Peers, some of whom, I discovered, know more about fishermen and their wants than a good many of the fishermen themselves.
I must not in this letter forget to say a word about the gentleman who accompanied me, as representing the whole of the Moray Firth fishermen—I refer to Dr Duguid, Buckie, of whom all fishermen ought to be proud. East and West Coast fishermen should rejoice in the day in which he was made president of the Scottish National Fisheries’ Association. He is worthy of the name, and although he alone represented the whole of the Moray Firth, I venture to say he did better alone than any twenty fishermen. He is a gentleman who knows how to act, and he carries both parties with him.
I will now conclude by returning heartfelt thanks, in the name of my brother fishermen here, to the noble peers for the kindness and sympathy extended by them to the deputation.—I am, Sir, yours, &c., DEPUTY.
Shader, Point,
April, 2nd, 1895.
* **THE CARLOWAY ROAD.**
[TO THE EDITOR OF “THE HIGHLAND NEWS.”]
Sir,—For the past six months little, if any, progress has been made towards the completion of this undertaking, and rumour asserts that recent surveys by the engineer for the Secretary for Scotland and also by the newly-appointed engineer to the County Council reveal the fact that a very large sum outside the original grant from Government will be necessary before the road will be finished as originally contemplated. In view of this serious aspect of affairs and the providing of the deficit, which is variously estimated at from £10,000 to £15,000, and in face of the guarantee given by the Lewis District Committee both to the County Council and also to the Government, that any deficiency over the grant, now about expended, would be obtained by assessing the Lewis crofters, would it not be well at this stage to consider seriously what course should now be adopted ; and as the contractors for the work have suspended payment, it appears to me a favourable opportunity has thus presented itself to review the situation and consider the wisdom of further expenditure?
What strikes me, however, as peculiar in connection with this road is the apparent apathy with which the Lewis crofters contemplate the guarantee given by the Lewis District Committee. Surely they have not been made aware of the binding nature of the obligation thus given, and the liability on their behalf it involves. The Lewis crofter is no stranger to excessive taxation ; but what he was called upon to pay in the way of school rates in years now, happily, gone will be as nothing compared with the sums he and his descendants must provide for the Carloway Road, under the guarantee given by the Lewis District Committee.
If the road was to be a real and lasting benefit to the island as a whole there might be some excuse for the spending of the enormous outlay now said to be necessary ; but when the advantage to be gained is absolutely nil, and that even to the district it was supposed to benefit, what, in the name of all that’s good, is the sense of carrying it on any further?
What has become of our energetic County Councilors ? Are they blind to the folly of perpetrating this farce, rendering the useless expenditure of thousands of pounds that could be utilised to greater advantage in many places over the island ? My opinion is operations should be at once stopped, and an investigation should take place to consider what the difference in cost would be between completing the work as at first proposed or at this stage, arranging for a light steam tramway. The road, being mostly formed over its entire length, is thus now suited for tramway purposes, and, if this could be arranged, the expense for carrying this out would be comparatively little in excess of the sum now required to construct and maintain for a very limited period the road as originally designed.
The time has, therefore, come when prompt action is necessary, and to secure this end meetings should be held all over the island, and resolutions carried calling on the Government to stop the further progress of the road meantime pending investigation. My countrymen have not been blind hitherto when their interests were at stake, and I hope they will not on this occasion treat this important question indifferently.
I hope soon, therefore, to hear they are moving in the matter, and thus, ere it be too late, nip in the bud what, if allowed to develop, will be the heaviest pill the Lewis crofters ever got to digest financially.—I am, Sir, yours, &c., LEWISMAN.
Stornoway, 1st April, 1895.
* **MOTION OF CONDOLENCE.**—Yesterday, at a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Inverness-shire County Council, sympathetic reference was made to the death of Mr Alexander Mackenzie, banker, Beauvi, who was a devoted member of the Council, and a motion of condolence with the relatives of the deceased was unanimously adopted, and it was agreed to send an excript of the minutes to the members of the late Mr Mackenzie’s family,
* **Stornoway Free English Church Congregational Social Meeting.**
THE annual social meeting of the Stornoway Free English Church congregation was held on Wednesday of last week. This being the first annual gathering of the congregation since the new hall and class-rooms—of which the above (including the church) is a sketch—were completed, a special interest was attached to the occasion, and consequently there was a large attendance, including Rev. Peter Macdald, Free St Columba’s, Edinburgh ; Rev. Hector Mackinnon, E.C., Stornoway ; Rev. Roderick Macrae, Carloway, and a number of other friends. Rev. D. J. Martin occupied the chair, and Rev. Mr Mackinnon having asked a blessing, and the Hundredth Psalm having been sung, tea was served. The arrangements made for this important part of the programme were excellent. The company was seated in groups round small tables, thus enabling the stewards to pass to and fro with ease and comfort, besides lending a more social complexion to the gathering than was ever possible at former meetings when held in the church. The tea and cake, of which there was an abundant supply, were excellent, and were enjoyed by all.
Rev. Mr MARTIN, in his opening address, said the motions for the evening were “brevity” and “sociality.” They didn’t want to make the meeting long ; they didn’t want to have long speeches, nor did they wish to make the meeting heavy or let it drag, but they would like those present to mingle about during the intervals, and so make the gathering as social as possible. Continuing, he said, he was very glad to be present that evening for the first time at a congregational meeting in their new hall. This was the first congregational social meeting that they had had in the new hall, and on that account they thought they had reason to be thankful and to congratulate themselves that they possessed such a hall to meet in—(applause). But if they were to have luxuries they must be prepared to pay for them. As would be seen from the annual financial statement, placed in their hands, they would have to take the matter of the expenditure in connection with the hall into very serious consideration, and devise ways and means to use it economically. Their system of lighting was economical, but they would see from the treasurer’s report that even the lighting formed a very considerable item in the additional outlay in connection with the hall. The very fact of them having additional buildings meant that they would have to be economical in the use of them. The financial statement, though perhaps not so satisfactory as they might have wished it, should have a bracing rather than a depressing effect, showing, as it did, that they would have to strive to do better in the year that was before them—(applause). On the whole he thought the past year was one in which they had a good deal of prosperity. At least in connection with his own work he felt that things were much more encouraging than for some time previously. They had added a good number of young people to their communion roll, and he hoped that in the year before them they would be still more prosperous—(applause). He was glad, he said, to see so many friends present that evening. He thought the meeting was larger than any they had had for the previous two years at least, and he hoped they would be able to make the gathering so attractive and enjoyable that next year they would have a still larger attendance—(applause).
The CHAIRMAN then called upon the choir, which, under the leadership of Mr Archibald Munro, sang “Crown Him,” and were heartily applauded for their performance.
Mr J. F. MACFARLANE, treasurer (copies of the congregational annual statement of accounts having been distributed) said—Mr Chairman, ladies, and gentlemen, this statement marks the close of our twentieth financial year. It is by no means a rosy account, but if it will spur us on to do better in this the year of completing our congregational majority it will not after all have come amiss—(applause). You are aware that the two sources of revenue to meet our congregational expenditure are the ordinary church-door collections and seat rents, and on these, I am sorry to say, there is a very considerable shrinkage. The church-door collections are the smallest for the past seven years, and never before have our seat rents been so low. Taking the average of both collections and rents for the previous ten years, I find that we are £33 under. Along with this our outlays have been exceptionally heavy this year, principally in repairs of the manse and church heating apparatus. This beautiful hall, with its several ante-rooms, have of course added to the payments made out of our congregational funds for fire and light. . . . My object in specifying these new outlays is twofold—first, to remind ourselves that our annual burdens necessarily increase from having additional buildings ; and secondly, to show what the actual expenditure has been in this first year of our hall upkeep. A few may forget that our requirements are increased in consequence of having the hall, and some more might conclude that the deficit in our congregational account is owing to having the hall. In point of fact, however, the maintenance of the hall has so far only cost us about £5, after giving credit for amounts received towards fire and light from parties using the hall. You will observe from the statement that the building and furnishing of the hall have already cost us £1571, or £376 more money than we have yet gathered for the building fund, leaving us on this account (building) in debt to that amount, which, with the £33 short on our congregational account, makes our total indebtedness to the Calendian Bank £459. I think there is no better time or place for asking how is this amount to be paid. The next instalment of our subscriptions, unless added to, will not yield over £100, and we still have to hear of some round sums for extras and architect’s fees. Who will venture to say that yet one bazaar more is not required ? Our Sustentation Fund collections are less than last year’s by £14. We have not struck so low a point since 1887 in our help to this fund which surely should rank among our best supported. Our total number of contributors were ten under that for the previous year. I think this could be easily remedied. The importance of being more in touch with our collectors is self-evident. In the most of congregations there is a separate treasurer for the Sustentation Fund, and I believe we should have the same. Our Foreign Mission and Zenana Collections for the year make a good average. Towards the schemes of our Church, we have contributed about the same as for the previous year. Met here, as we now are for the first time, in a hall’s second to none in the north and to few even in the south—(applause)—we have much to be truly thankful for. Our pleasure and enjoyment, I trust, will not suffer from any business remarks that any of us may make. This is a meeting, in my opinion, where business should be a real pleasure, and when (as we were lately reminded) Paul could quite naturally pass from sacred themes to a collection for the poor, we have a high model. Our seat rent question will, I trust, be taken up to-night. Of it, I can safely say that we long for the time when we can do without this. Our ordinary church-door collections have been falling off, and I firmly believe that this is from not being told sufficiently clear and often that we are dependent on these for our congregational expenses, and that, therefore, all who can should, at least once a day, put a silver coin in the plate—(applause).
Miss MACKENZIE—MACRAE sang very sweetly “He giveth his beloved sleep.”
Mr MARTIN said he was now going to call for a report of the branch which gave most satisfaction of all—the Sabbath School. This hall, he said presented a most gratifying sight when the children were all gathered in on Sabbath afternoon.
Mr JOHN MACKENZIE, Sabbath School Superintendent, said—The report of our Sabbath School work, which I am about to submit, is identical in general outline and actual record with those of former years. Still, as years roll on, each successive season of this sort becomes more intense for humble and grateful acknowledgment of the good hand of God in helping, guiding, and furthering our entire Sabbath School organisation. One gratifying feature of our work is that we are neither going backwards nor remaining stationary. So far as numbers are concerned, we are year by year making steady and satisfactory progress. At the beginning of last year we had upon our rolls, including Mrs Ross’ class at Newton and Miss Munro’s at Bayhead, 407 scholars. At the beginning of the current year our rolls showed an increase of 60, giving us the grand total of 467 young people, who at present are receiving Sabbath after Sabbath, from a devoted staff of 25 teachers, wholesome, intellectual training and spiritual instruction, a training which in after life cannot fail to produce a permanent influence for good. To the quality of the work done in the Sabbath School a special test is being applied year by year in the form of written examinations under the direct superintendence of the Glasgow Sabbath School Union, and it is gratifying to find that, of 701 schools forming the Union last year, our school, so far as efficiency and the quality of the work done was concerned, occupied, as in former years, the place of honour at the top of the list—(loud applause). Last year 77 country affiliated schools, in which number our own school was included, presented for examination 325 scholars, of which number 4 only, or a little over 1 per cent., attained to 100 per cent. marks, or had perfect papers, and of these 4 we claim 3, or 5½ per cent.—(applause). Or let us take the 701 schools forming the Union. These, out of an attendance of 135,301 scholars, presented 4368 for examination, and only 2½ per cent. produced perfect papers. Again, the number who had between 90 and 100 per cent. marks were as follows:—701 schools forming the Union, 12½ per cent. ; 77 country affiliated schools, 12 per cent. ; Stornoway Free English, 32 per cent.—(applause). Or take another instance. The Union as a whole had 25 per cent. failures (below 50 per cent. marks); country affiliated schools, 33 per cent. ; Stornoway Free English, only 6 per cent. —(renewed applause). These dry figures give you a fair estimate of the intellectual part of the work which we as teachers are called upon to supervise, and which you, as members and adherents of the congregation, are earnestly asked to sympathise with. Another gratifying feature of our Sabbath School organisation is to be seen in the liberality of our scholars. All over the Presbytery of Lewis, which includes twelve congregations, the contributions of the children for missionary and philanthropic purposes amounted to £29 0a 2d, and of this sum our school contributed £21 10s, leaving £7 10s 2d for the remaining congregations. The marvellous development of the Sabbath School system during the present century, from the time of its infancy onwards to the present day, is a fact so patent to the eyes of the religious world as to command the respect and the admiration of every Christian man and woman who is acquainted with its history, its progress, and its achievements all over the world. I do not suppose that any other Christian organisation in the world can show such rapid progress from small beginnings, such energy, such vitality, or such grand results as the Sabbath School system of the present day, with its million of teachers and its tens of millions of scholars. This vast organisation has not yet reached but a small proportion of the teeming myriad of the youth of the world. Even among ourselves we reach only a section of the youth of Stornoway ; but were the large bands of Christian young men and women connected with our several congregations to form themselves into detached corps, and proceed Sabbath after Sabbath to the lanes and highways, and from thence bring in the many wandering waifs and street Arabs of the town who never attend a Sabbath School or a place of worship, we might soon have all our schools crowded to overflowing. A great responsibility rests upon our young men and young women in this respect, for there is perhaps no form of Christian effort that might eventually prove so successful ; and, moreover, there is no form of religious service more pleasing and in which one feels so much at home as that of the Sabbath School, especially if we do but realise that the grand truths of the Gospel thus instilled Sabbath after Sabbath into the tender and susceptible minds of the young are destined in the near future to accomplish the special end for which the Gospel has been sent. During the past 37 years, with short breaks at intervals, I have been more or less engaged in Sabbath School work both here and elsewhere. Whether my efforts have been successful or not I do not say, but this I can say, that year by year I find my interest in the work deepening more and more, and my responsibility pressing upon me more keenly as years roll by. 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**THURSDAY EVENING.**
# STORNOWAY.
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<td>Morning.</td>
<td>Evening.</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td>5.11</td>
<td>5.27</td>
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<td>4</td>
<td>5.56</td>
<td>6.7</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td>6.33</td>
<td>6.43</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td>7.8</td>
<td>7.16</td>
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<td>7</td>
<td>7.38</td>
<td>7.48</td>
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<td>8</td>
<td>8.10</td>
<td>8.20</td>
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<td>9</td>
<td>8.39</td>
<td>8.50</td>
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The bowling green, tennis court, and putting green continue to be well patronised.
The new hostel for girls in connection with the Nicolson Institute has been well patronised, and out of the fifty beds there are no vacancies.
We note that Miss Jane Gibson, M.A., daughter of Mr W. J. Gibson, M.A., rector of the Nicolson Institute, has been appointed to Kelso High School.
Communion was celebrated in the churches of Stornoway on Sunday last, and there were, as usual, crowded attendances at most of the services.
Monday last seems to have been the first day of summer, a bright sun beating down pitilessly from a cloudless sky. Tuesday was not quite so bright, but was yet comfortably warm. Still, the days of rubber boots and oilskins can't be far off now.
The burgh workmen are at present engaged in running the new scarifier over Lewis Street, and in repairing the gutters in Kenneth Street. The latter thoroughfare is now in fine condition after being scarified and rolled.
**MR MUNRO AT STORNOWAY.**—The Minna arrived at Stornoway on Friday afternoon from Portree, having on board Mr Munro, Secretary for Scotland, and Sir Robert Greig, chairman of the Board of Agriculture for Scotland. Mr Munro and Sir Robert were received by Provost Roderick Smith and Mr Paul, representing Lord Leverhulme. They proceeded by motor to the district where, it will be remembered, the dispute with the farmers of Coll and Gress led to the cessation of Lord Leverhulme's industrial development schemes in Lewis. These farms have since been taken over by the Board of Agriculture, and have been divided up for small holdings. The party proceeded to the Balallan district, where, under the Board of Agriculture scheme of work for the relief of unemployment in the island, last winter considerable progress was made with the construction of the South Loch Erisort road, which, when completed, will link up the isolated district of Park with the main road system of the island. Mr Munro had intended to include a visit to St Kilda in his present tour of the Hebrides, but on account of stormy weather the attempt to land on the lonely isle had to be abandoned.
**DEATH OF WELL-KNOWN LEWISMAN ABROAD.**—We regret to record the death, which took place the week before last at Sydney, Australia, of Captain Colin Macleod, of Ranish. Born at Ranish 57 years ago, Captain Macleod began life as a fisherman, and, 36 years ago, went as a sailor to Australia, where he remained. Most of the year he spent at sea, the remainder on shore in attending school and in educating himself. Eventually he qualified for his officer's certificate, and afterwards attained the rank of master. Captain Macleod rose from being an obscure fisherman to taking command of a ship through his own perseverance, hard work, and thrift, and it was these very qualities which enabled him at a later stage to become joint-owner of a line of steamers, with Mr King, who had formerly been an engineer, as partner. In 1914 he returned to his native heath in order to visit his relatives, and greatly enjoyed his trip to the old home, where he was warmly welcomed by all. Captain Macleod was known to many Lewismen, who found in him a good friend and counsellor. He is survived by a widow and two sons, one of whom is in the medical profession, while the other is pursuing his studies at college.
**BREASCLETE CROFTING APPLICATION.**
**LAND COURT DECISION.**
In April last an application by John Smith, Breasclete, and others was presented to the Land Court for his registration as a new landholder of the holding No. 11b Breasclete, Uig, Lewis. In his statement of facts, applicant explained that his brother, Alexander Smith, whose name stood as holder of the croft, was resident in Canada for nine years, and that he had not paid rent for three years, and had made no claim to the croft. Applicant is Alexander Smith's only brother, and he stated that if he was accepted as tenant, he is prepared to pay the arrears. Due intimation was given to Alexander Smith, but no reply was received from him.
The following is copy of final order now issued by the Land Court granting registration in favour of the applicant:—
Edinburgh, 21st August, 1922.—The Land Court having considered the application and the correspondence (No. 2 of Process), interpono authority to the agreement set forth in the statement of facts annexed to the application, and, in respect thereof, grant registration of the applicant, John Smith, as a new landholder in and of the holding at No 11b, Breasclete, in the Parish of Uig and County of Ross and Cromarty, extending to two acres two roods eleven poles or there-by outrun with relative share in common pasture of three thousand eight hundred and sixty-one acres or thereby, all as sometime possessed by Alexander Smith, and as specified in the application; with entry to the said holding as at the term of Whitsunday, nineteen hundred and twenty two, to be held by the said John Smith as a landholder under the Small Landholders (Scotland) Acts, 1886-1919, at the agreed upon fair rent of £1 8s 9d.
Direct the Sheriff Clerk to record the application and the said agreement along with this Order in the Landholders' Holdings Book, and to communicate a copy of this Order to the Board of Agriculture for Scotland for the purposes of Section 33 (3) of the Act of 1911. Finds no expenses due to or by either party.
(Signed) W. BARBER
(For the Court).
Agent for applicant—Mr J. M. Small, solicitor, Stornoway.
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**NORTH OF SCOTLAND COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE.**
**HAY EXPERIMENTS IN LEWIS.**
The sowing of good mixtures of grass and clover seeds is gradually becoming a more widely adopted practice in the crofting districts of Lewis, and this year's results of experiments conducted at Barvas and Ness should prove of general interest.
At Barvas a plot of 1-20th of an acre was sown in 1921 with a mixture suitable for a three years' lea on the croft occupied by Mr Malcolm Macdonald, Upper Barvas. The plot was chosen on land in which potatoes had been grown in 1920, and which therefore was clean and free from underground weeds. The croft is fenced and the soil is a well-drained medium loam.
Owing to the backward spring, growth was very slow at first, but later both grasses and clovers came on very well and yielded a good crop of excellent quality. Half the plot had been manured with a suitable mixture of artificials, but it was rather late in being applied (about mid May), and resulted only in a difference in yield of about 6 cwt. per acre. The yield of hay on the manured plot was at the rate of 53 cwt. per acre—a remarkably heavy crop for such a year as this. This yield was four cwt. per acre in excess of that obtained by Mr Macdonald from his own seed mixture, and was richer in clover. The aftermath is particularly rich in clovers.
At Ness a similar mixture was sown on a plot of 1-10th of an acre, on rather poor soil on the croft occupied by Mr Donald Murray, 5 North Dell. The College seedling could be distinguished at a considerable distance early in the spring, as showing a greater proportion of Cocksfoot (a very early grass) and clovers. Half the plot was here again manured in the late spring, and the results were as follows:—Manured plot—195 lbs. or 35.3 cwt. per acre; unmanured plot—135 lbs. or 24.1 cwt. per acre.
There was thus a difference of 11.2 cwt. per acre in favour of the manure—the poorer soil having more readily responded than that of the plot at Barvas which had in previous years been well dunged.
A very rich close aftermath may also be seen, and it is possible that a second crop may be cut in the late autumn. The plot can be clearly distinguished from the remainder of the grass sown at the same time, and is well worth a visit from neighbouring crofters.
The mixture of seeds used in both these experiments was as follows:—
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<td>Perennial Rye Grass, ½ bushel per acre.</td>
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<td>Cocksfoot, 6 lbs. per acre.</td>
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<td>Timothy, 4 lbs. per acre.</td>
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<td>Late flowering Red Clover, 1½ lbs. per acre.</td>
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<td>Broad leaved English Red Clover, 2 lbs. per acre.</td>
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<td>Alsike Clover, 1 lb. per acre.</td>
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<td>Wild White Clover, ½ lb. per acre.</td>
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The College are indebted to Messrs Murray and Macdonald for carrying out the above experiments.
**STORNOWAY SHIPPING.**
**ARRIVALS.**
Aug. 22—Eoropie, Port of Ness, light—Mr D. Macleod.
Aug. 22—Jane, s.s., Kyle, kippers—Stornoway Fish Carrying Co.
Aug. 22—Sheila, s.s., Kyle, mails—Mr D. Simpson.
Aug. 22—Glendun, s.s., Belfast, general—Mr M. Maclean.
Aug. 23—Sheila, s.s., Kyle, mails—Mr D. Simpson.
Aug. 24—Jane, s.s., Kyle, light—Stornoway Fish Carrying Co.
Aug. 24—Starlight, s.s., Glasgow, coal—D. Maciver and Co., Ltd.
Aug. 24—Eilean Glas, s.s., Shiants, sheep—Mr A. Mackenzie.
Aug. 24—Sheila, s.s., Kyle, mails—Mr D. Simpson.
Aug. 25—Hatchmere, s.s., Glasgow, coal—D. Maciver and Co., Ltd.
Aug. 25—Starfinch, s.s., Glasgow, coal—D. Maciver and Co., Ltd.
Aug. 25—Jane, s.s., Kyle, turnings—Stornoway Fish Carrying Co.
Aug. 25—Lochiel, s.s., Glasgow, general—Mr D. Simpson.
Aug. 25—Athena, s.s., Castlebay, light—Wm. Leslie and Co.
Aug. 25—Sheila, s.s., Kyle, mails—Mr D. Simpson.
Aug. 26—Jane, s.s., Kyle, kippers—Stornoway Fish Carrying Co.
Aug. 26—Sheila, s.s., Kyle, mails—Mr D. Simpson.
Aug. 26—Lochiel, s.s., Kyle, kippers—Stornoway Fish Carrying Co.
Aug. 26—Starlight, s.s., Glasgow, herring—D. Maciver and Co., Ltd.
Aug. 26—Hatchmere, s.s., light—D. Maciver and Co., Ltd.
Aug. 26—Starfinch, s.s., light—D. Maciver and Co., Ltd.
Aug. 26—Lochiel, s.s., Glasgow, general—Mr D. Simpson.
Aug. 26—Athena, s.s., London, via Wick, herring—Wm. Leslie and Co.
Aug. 26—Sheila, s.s., Kyle, mails—Mr D. Simpson.
Aug. 26—Jane, s.s., Kyle, kippers—Stornoway Fish Carrying Co.
Aug. 28—Sheila, s.s., Kyle, mails—Mr D. Simpson.
**DUILLEAGAN'S A' GHAOITH.**
**Lo GNARIÜC.**
I.—AN JORDAN AGUS AN FHASACH.
"An sin," se'n t-atghhoirid a dh'fhägt' Gu dol b bhruaich an Jordan aïgh
"S an cluinn" an guth o Néamh ag rädh:
"So Mac mo Ghraidh," is astraichean.
Na Fásaich thioram, aognuidh, bhuan,
An dubhlan fos 's an eirich suas?
"Mac Dhé ma's tu thoir aïthn a'd' chruaths
Do'n chloich 's an uair na h-arán 'bhi."
Gidheadh is ann troimh chlaisean sgreubht' A craundachd, aonranachd is éis,
'Tha troirechadh a suas an ceum
A chum nan Sleïbhte Taitneach sin
Gu'n og na h-aïngle geal 's na neoil,
A dh'ullachadh 'n ar feum dhuinn bód,
Mar oidreachan leo féin fa-dheoidh
Gu sior air gloir nam Flath-innis.
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**THE LATE COUNCILLOR ANGUS MACLEOD.**
(Contributed).
It is with deep regret we have to record the death of Councilor Angus Macleod, which took place at his home on Sunday evening after a long and painful illness, born with marvellous patience, hopefulness, and resignation. He had been confined to the house (the most of the time in bed) for nearly a year, and had great need of the good spirits and cheeriness which was characteristic of him. He was a gentleman of sterling qualities, upright in his actions, esteemed by all who knew him, a favourite with young and old, and always had a cheery word and smile whenever one met him. His store of anecdotes and fund of kindly humour made him a welcome visitor; indeed, to know him was to love him. The poor and needy found in him a kind friend, always willing and ready to help in a practical manner.
Macleod, who was 52 years of age, commenced his business life in the office of ex-Provost Anderson, which he entered at the age of 12. Afterwards he served an apprenticeship as a marine engineer in one of the Clyde shipyards. He returned to Stornoway to take up the post of assistant harbour collector, and since the resignation of Mr A. R. Campbell he has been harbour collector. He took a keen interest in the affairs of his native town, and for a number of years was a member of the Town Council, which office he filled with credit to himself and benefit to the community. He was also a member of the Education Authority, an office-bearer in the High United Free Church, and at the time of the "Tolaire" disaster he undertook the duties of honorary secretary to the relief fund in connection with which he rendered services which only those immediately connected with him in that work are able fully to appreciate.
The sympathy of the whole community goes out to his widow and family, as also to his mother, sister, and brother, who now suffer their third bereavement within less than a year. He has left behind him a fragile memory. While we mourn his loss, we sorrow not as those who have no hope.
**We gaze with eyes bedimmed of light**
**To yonder shore of Heaven above,**
**Where dwells the ransom的灵魂 of those**
**Who are redeemed by Jesus' blood.**
**We joy to think that he is there**
**Amidst the crowd that swells the throng,**
**For ever and for ever blessed,**
**His soul eternally at rest.**
**A. J. M.**
**THE FUNERAL.**
The last rites were performed on Wednesday afternoon, and a large gathering followed the remains to the place of interment in Sandwick Cemetery. The Freemasons attended the funeral, and after the Rev. R. Morrison had prayed at the graveside, the impressive Masonic ritual was gone through under the direction of R.W.M. George Stewart. A number of beautiful wreaths were laid on the last resting-place of Councilor Macleod.
**STORNOWAY FISHING.**
Weather conditions during last week were fairly favourable for the prosecution of the fishing, with the exception of Tuesday night, when the majority of the motor and sail boats stayed in harbour owing to the strong wind and rain. Landings were moderate up to Friday, but on Saturday the fishing was very poor, and it seems that many stranger crews, failing to strike herring, sailed for home ports.
Last week shoals were very spotty, few crews making anything like decent catches. The quality showed a marked falling off, the herring getting visibly leaner as the week progressed. Prices varied little, the range being from 15s to 35s per cran, and the average 20s 8d per cran.
Fishing was chiefly conducted inshore from Tolsta to Sellar Head. On Wednesday a few nice catches were made by smaller boats at the mouth of Loch Shell, and the quality of these was superior to any in other waters. The week's catch amounted to 2842 crans, bringing the season's total to date to 36,769 crans, as compared with 13,493 crans to the corresponding date last year.
Practically all the stranger boats have now left for home after a fairly satisfactory season, which may now be considered almost closed.
Branding operations were carried out here during the course of the week, and the application, of the fishing stamp to barrels of summer cured herring in this district would appear to be in the nature of an innovation.
No direct shipments of cured herring were made to the Continent last week, but several part cargoes were sent coastwise as usual.
**NAVAL PRIZE MONEY.**
In a speech in the House of Commons on the Navy Estimates in March last, Dr Murray strongly urged the claims to a share of the prize money of those men who were employed during the war as gunners on board merchant vessels. Having got no satisfaction, he again approached the Secretary to the Admiralty on the subject, and he has received the following reply:—
Admiralty, 28th August, 1922.
Dear Sir,—In reply to your letter of 16th instant regarding the claims to prize money of naval ratings employed on defensively armed merchant ships, Mr Amery desires me to inform you that he is afraid that it is not possible to bring them within the scope of the prize proclamation regulating the distribution.
After it had been decided that the actual captors should no longer have the sole interest in prizes taken by the Navy, but that the proceeds should be pooled for a more general distribution, the principles upon which that distribution should be made were very fully considered, and it was decided that the award should be extended to all officers and men who served for a minimum period in H.M. seagoing vessels of war, no other service having, under the old conditions, any interest in the matter.
The regulations (copy herewith) were presented to Parliament on the second reading of the Naval Prize Bill in July, 1918, and, although from time to time since then the conditions have formed the subject of special reconsideration, it has been decided not to make any alterations.
In the case of the defensively armed merchant ships, the men were not serving on vessels of war at all, and, as regards prize money, are treated in exactly the same way as others employed on difficult and dangerous services, which were not of a character to have earned prize money under the old conditions, such as the manning of unarmed and defensively armed naval vessels, trans ports, ammunition carriers, etc, as well as all those obliged to perform shore and harbour duties. Their ineligibility for prize money is regretted, but, in the circumstances, it is difficult to see how it could be avoided.—Yours faithfully,
(Signed) A. E. GLOYN FOX,
Private Secretary.
Dr Donald Murray, M.P.,
4 St Alban's Road, N.W.5.
**STORNOWAY FOOTBALL.**
**NICOLSON INSTITUTE AND F.P.'S.**
On Monday evening the Nicolson Institute XI. met a team of Former Pupils in Goathill Park. The evening was fine, and football conditions were excellent. Mr M. Mackenzie acted as referee, and prompt to time lined up the following teams:—
Nicolson Institute—Mcleod; D. Cameron and A. Mackenzie; M. Macdonald, J. A. Maciver, and M. Macsween; K. Smith, D. Mackay, M. Macsween, K. Maclean, and M. Macleod.
Former Pupils—G. Maclean; D. N. Macdonald and D. J. Mackenzie; H. Robertson, A. Macaskill, and D. Mackay; N. Morrison, M. Kerr, A. Macdarmid, Macphail, and W. J. Maclearmid.
The "old boys" kicked off and raided the School citadel, but the young pair of backs did their work well and the attack was renewed. Then ensued a period of up and down play, and at last the School hit a good streak and bombarded the "old boys" goal, but without success. This run of luck did not last very long, and the F.P.'s got down and made their presence felt. The School lines of defence, however, worked well, and it was some time before the "old boys" got any return for their efforts in the shape of a goal. From the centre, the School ran up nicely and came very near goal, but were unsuccessful in making up the lead. The "veterans" did not submit tamely to this, and getting down well, put on another point through A. Macdarmid. The School played up valiantly, and towards the end of the half were dangerous on more than one occasion. No success attended their efforts, however, and half time came with the F.P.'s leading by 2 goals to nil.
In the second half the School were more often visitors, and after some play Macsween registered their only point, giving Maclean no chance. Some excitement was caused at a later stage of the game by a foul kick close to the School goal, Macaskill tried to lift the ball and did so, but Macleod managed to catch and clear. A few minutes afterwards the School were awarded a penalty, and Maclean, waiting at one side of the goal and leaving a clear space, stopped Macsween's shot, which went just where he expected. The standard of play deteriorated somewhat afterwards, and the game came to a close with the scores—Former Pupils, 2; School, 1.
The School's custodian is a man who will improve with practice, while both backs played a splendid game. The half line, too, was excellent, the outstanding man being Macsween on the left. Forward, the School did not seem to come quite up to last season's level, the crosses for the most part sent too far back, yet they made a very good show.
Maclean, the F.P.'s goalie, was cool and quick as usual, and his strategy with the spot kick was simple and effective. The backs played up well and were sure kickers, while the halves, particularly Mackay, intercepted well. Forward, the F.P.'s were always dangerous, counting among their number three at least of the best players in the league.
The match was seldom dull, and well deserved the public patronage it received.
**DEATH OF MR RODERICK MACLEOD, GLENELG.**
It was with deep regret that the people of Glenelg received the sad news of the death of one of its most respected inhabitants in the person of Mr Roderick Macleod. Born in Glenelg some 67 years ago, thirty years of which he was employed as district postman, in the difficult days when mails were carried across the hill of Ardintoul and Loch Duich, he braved many a storm on land and sea in order not to disappoint his neighbours, who were waiting for letters and papers. In that capacity his services were greatly taken advantage of by the community for depositing and withdrawing money from the bank at Balmacara. His custody of such sums of money was considered as safe as the bank itself.
Of a big race of people on both sides of his ancestry, he was possessed of excellent physique, being well over six feet in height and heavy in proportion. Above the average Intelligence, he was a great reader, and no mean authority on ancient history, and for one of his limited advantages in early life had a very firm grip of the political situation as it affected the country.
Roderick was a true and firm friend, and could always be relied upon to be found where one had left him. Honest and straightforward, upright and independent minded, it must have been men such as he whom Burns had in mind when he wrote—
"Princes and lords are but the breath of kings,
An honest man's the noblest work of God."
His demise makes one feel lonelier in the world. He was buried with his fathers amid every manifestation of deep sorrow—
"Cha'n phaic sinn Ruari' tuilleadh."
**GAELIC REVIVAL IN ULLAPOOL.**
**A GREAT EXPONENT OF GAELIC MUSIC.**
There is no lover of Gaelic music but would have felt gratified by the musical treat provided on the 22nd August by the Ullapool Gaelic Choir. Individually, the singing may have been of varied merit, but there can be no doubt that collectively the choir showed surpassing excellence, and will yet attain more than a local reputation. The feature of their work was undoubtedly their responsiveness to their accomplished trainer, Lieut. Colin Macleod. Mr Macleod has been in the forefront of Gaelic singers for some time, and, like good wine, he improves with age. It has been a revelation to find that he has also the flair for inspiring his pupils with his own insight, taste, and execution, a quality which only the rarest expert in education ever achieves. The Comunn Gaidhealach are to be congratulated on securing the services of such a teacher for three months in Ullapool. He awakened so much enthusiasm for Gaelic in the pretty village on Lochbroom that his choir included a considerable number of members who passed out of their teens ignorant of the language, and yet who sang on Tuesday night with the clear articulation of the rec- motest of the Isles.
The first song of the choir, "Suas leis a' Ghaidhlig," was sweetly rendered, although the soloist was a trifle rasping. In their next song, "O Choin! mo chailin," the cadence, rhythm, and feeling displayed the high art of the trainer and their instinctive response to it. But in "Creag Ghuanach" they attained probably their greatest excellence, while their final song, "Beinn Dorain," was sung with a verve and compass that it was an inspiration and joy to listen to. "Mo Churachan" was rendered by the ladies of the choir with great effect, the pathos and sentiment of that fine lullaby being, if possible, deepened by a fresh adaptation by Lieut. Macleod.
Other performers who made special appeal were Miss Isabel Macleod, a young girl who sang with much power, "A Chuthag," and Mr Kenneth Macdonald, who sang in the traditional style. Altogether, the concert was notable.
**LEWIS DISTRICT COMMITTEE.**
A stautory meeting of the Lewis District Committee was held on Monday, Councillor J. M'R. Morrison presided, and there were also present—Councillors Mrs J. M. Fraser, James Thomson, Hector Smith, Alexander Macleannan, John Macleod, Ranald Macdonald, and Angus Smith, with Mr Hugh Miller, clerk.
The road estimates for the year to 15th May, 1923, were submitted showing an estimated expenditure of over £9000 against an estimated income from grants, etc., amounting to £3400, and leaving a balance of £5600 to be met out of the rates. This amount is practically the same as was assessed for last year. The Public Health estimates showed an expenditure of £1235 and receipts from grants, etc., of £700, leaving £535 to be provided from the rates. In addition the estimate for the treatment of tuberculous patients showed an expenditure of £4900, receipts from grants, etc., £4100, leaving the sum to be assessed for as £800.
The Committee agreed to purchase from the Board of Agriculture for Scotland the road roller which they had procured in connection with the work on roads carried out by the Board for the relief of unemployment and distress in Lewis last winter. The clerk was instructed to write the Ministry of Transport for a grant towards the purchase price of the roller.
Applications for roads at Ballagarr (Borve), Cavestay (Lochs), Heather Street (Carloway) were submitted, and the Committee agreed to place these on the list of roads for which application for grants will be made at a later date. An application for a road at Grimshader was submitted, and the Road Surveyor was instructed to report on the same.
The Committee instructed the Road Surveyor to have 50 to 60 yards of parapet wall erected at a dangerous point at the east end of the road leading to Konck-Carlo way.
A letter was read from Mr Neil Mackay, road surfaceman, Achmore, intimating his his resignation on account of ill health and advancing years, and stating that his son, John R. Mackay, would be pleased to carry on the work in his stead. The Road Surveyor reported that Mr Mackay's son had worked for some time on the roads with his father, and he recommended his appointment as surfaceman. Some discussion took place as to the advisability of making an appointment without first advertising the vacancy. Councillor Angus Smith, seconded by Councillor John Macleod, moved that the recommendation of the Road Surveyor be given effect to, and Mr Mackay's son appointed. Councillor Hector Smith, seconded by Councillor Mrs Fraser, moved that the vacancy be advertised, but ultimately both motion and amendment were withdrawn and the matter deferred till next meeting.
A certificate granted by Mr Robertson, road surveyor, was submitted, recommending that 27 roads which had been constructed by the Board of Agriculture throughout the district in connection with their scheme for the relief of distress be added to the list of highways. The Committee decided to recommend accordingly to the County Road Board.
The question of the appointment of district nurses for Cross (Ness), and Breastlet came before the Committee, and several applications for the vacancies were submitted. As full information regarding the qualifications of some of the applicants had not yet been received, it was decided to delay making the appointments till next meeting.
A letter was submitted from the Board of Agriculture together with a plan of a house proposed to be erected by Mr A. Macleod on his holding, 10 Ardroll. The Board stated in their letter that they would be glad to hear whether the District Committee approved of the type of house shown of the plan. It was agreed to ask Mr Robertson, sanitary inspector, to send them a report on the plan.
It will be remembered that the Lewis District Committee some time ago put forward a scheme for the erection of 28 houses in various parts of the Island, and they had asked the County Council to support their application with a view to the funds necessary for the erection of these houses being secured. The matter came before the County Finance and General Business Committee, but instead of supporting the scheme they intimated that they considered the cost of the proposed houses out of all proportion to the rents which could be obtained for them, and that they were therefore unable to see their way to recommend the County Council to sanction capital expenditure which they considered extravagant. The Scottish Board of Health had intimated that they approved of the tenders received for the houses, and that they were prepared to find the funds necessary to enable the scheme to be proceeded with, and the County Finance Committee had this communication before them when they came to the decision referred to above. The District Committee were naturally much disappointed that the Finance Committee had not supported them in this matter as the houses are urgently required, and the Committee were also of opinion that the Finance Committee had not taken into account the fact that these houses were to be built at a number of outlying parts of the Island involving very considerable expense for the cartage of materials, etc. They communicated with the Board of Health with a view to ascertaining whether they could suggest any way out of the difficulty, and a letter has been received from the Board of Health enclosing a copy of a letter which the Board have sent to the County Clerk dated 15th August in the following terms:—
"I am directed by the Scottish Board of Health to state that they have been informed by the clerks to the Lewis and South Western District Committee of the County of Ross and Cromarty, that they have received intimation from you that the County Finance and General Business Committee are unable to see their way to recommend the County Council to sanction the capital expenditure required for the erection of houses in Lewis and Kyle of Lochalsh in execution of the Housing Scheme submitted by these District Committee, and approved of, by the Board in terms of Section 1 of the Housing, Town Planning, etc. (Scotland) Act, 1919."
"The Board have had the position of both schemes fully under review, and they in-struct me to intimate now that they are of opinion that, if the above recommendation is adopted by the County Council, the Local Authorities concerned will have failed to fulfil their duty as to their obligations under the schemes referred to and that, in this event, the Board will cause a public local inquiry to be held in terms of the provisions of Section 3, Sub-Section (1) of the Housing, Town Planning etc. (Scotland) Act, 1919, and in this connection I am directed to call the special attention of the County Council to the provisions of Sub-Section (2) of said Section 3."
"I am to request that this letter may be submitted to the County Council at their first meeting, and that their findings be communicated to the Board immediately thereafter. A copy of this letter has been sent to the clerks to the Lewis and South Western District Committees."
The reading of the letter was received by the District Committee with satisfaction,
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**THE WESTERN ISLES.**
**VISIT OF DR MURRAY, M.P., AND MRS MURRAY.**
The following appeared in the "Western minister Gazette" of Thursday of last week:—
Dr Murray, the popular member who helps considerably to make Parliamentary life happy with his never-failing humour, is leaving in a few days for a tour of his constituency, the Western Isles. It is a remarkable political area of islands, many of them without landing places.
Dr Murray, however, is an adept at scrambling up the rocky shores, and he can address his constituents in their native Gaelic. A visitor is an event in many places, for there is not even a picture palace in most of the islands. Dr Murray will spend about a month in his constituency.
We understand that Dr Murray expects to arrive in Castlebay on Monday, 11th September, and intends to visit as many places as possible on his tour north to Lewis. Mrs Murray is expected to accompany him.
**HIGHLANDERS' INSTITUTE IN GLASGOW.**
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**THE HIGHLAND NEWS, SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1895.**
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**STORNOWAY.**
In the Stornoway Small Debt Court on Wednesday decrees for arrears of rent were granted against a number of crofters from Valtos, Uig.
THE Registrar's Returns for the week ending Thursday are: Births, 8 (3 males and 5 females); marriages, nil; deaths, 5 (3 males and 2 females).
SHAWBOST - Mr Ross acknowledges, thankfully, a parcel of books from Mr Donald Macleod, police constable, Glasgow, and periodicals from Mr Sime, Stornoway, for his E.C.S. Library and Reading Room.
THE property belonging to Mr Murdo Morrison, (late fish商户) Edinburgh, situated on Cromwell and Kenneth Streets, has been purchased by Mr J. N. Anderson, accountant for a client. It is understood the price paid was £1850.
SHAWBOST FREE CHURCH MANSE.—Quarrying stones for the proposed Free Church Manse had been begun, we were glad to note, but, unfortunately, a hitch has occurred, two or three Brager crofters objecting to the site being fixed on Brager outrun. We trust the objectors may think better of it and not hinder the good work, which has been too long delayed.
TRAWLING.—H.M.S. "Startling" returned to Stornoway Harbour on Monday afternoon, after a cruise of several days' duration along the coast of Harris and Skye. Intelligence from Tarbert, Harris, received on Saturday, reports two steam trawlers as having been seen operating in East Loch Tarbert on Friday. She left for Ullapool on Thursday afternoon.
FISHING.—Very little success attended the herring fishing operations during the past week, and, while most of the East Coast boats have taken their departure, a number of local boats are hailing up. The boats engaged at the white fishing have done fairly well, although no heavy takes have been made. Prices for herring on Tuesday reached the high figure of £2 17s 6d per cran. Fairly remunerative prices continue to be received for cod, ling, eels, skate, and hake.
GOVERNMENT SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.—These examinations have now been commenced in the Lewis. The Nicolson Public School, the Free Church School, and Lady Matheson's School were inspected this week by H.M.I. Mr Robertson and his assistant, Mr Strachan. A number of dates of inspections have been announced for schools in the parishes of Stornoway and Barvas. So far as can be learned, the recent severe weather has not seriously affected the school attendance in the rural districts.
BACK-MEETING OF RATEPAYERS.—A meeting of the ratepayers of this district was held on Friday, 1st March, to select three suitable persons to act as Farish Councillors for this Ward of the parish of Stornoway. The Rev. Hector Cameron presided, and, notwithstanding the stormy state of the weather, the meeting was largely attended, representatives being present from the townships of Tong and Tolsta. The Chairman gave a short explanation of the Act, and also explained the mode of procedure as to the election. Other speakers also explained various points which will probably bear very particularly upon this district. As stated above, the principal object of the meeting was to select men to be ready for nomination, and so avoid the trouble and expenses of a poll. This was urged by the Chairman, who then asked that names be proposed. Those present from Tolsta stated that a meeting of ratepayers resident there, held that forenoon, had selected Mr James Gowans, teacher, whom they accordingly proposed and seconded. Mr Fraser, Back, and Mr Mackay, Reay Cottage, were also proposed and seconded, but, in deference to the wishes of parties present from Tong, it was agreed that the list be left open till the following Friday, when another meeting will be held. The meeting was then brought to a close with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.
SHIPPING.—With the exception of the mail boat's daily runs, the following is the week's shipping list: —Friday—Arrived— "Talisman" (s), Oban, ballast; "Foringur," Liverpool to North Faroe (W. B.); "Tartar" (s), Stromeferry, empties. "Sailed"— "Alliance" (s), Irvine, ballast; "Princess Louise" (s), Leith, general; "Talisman" (s), Oban, fish. Saturday—Arrived— "Princess Irene" (s), Leith, general; "Pioneer" (P.D. 54), fishing grounds, fish; "Claymore" (s), Glasgow, general. "Sailed"— "Foringur," North Faroe, general; "Princess Irene" (s), Liverpool, do.; "Advance," Larnet, ballast. Monday—Arrived— "Tartar" (s), Cardiff, coals. "Sailed"— "Sheildrake" (s), fishing grounds, to fish; "Hibernia" (s), do.; "Tartar" (s), Stromeferry, fish; "Aston" (s), Glasgow, in ballast. Thursday—Arrived— "Clansman" (s), Glasgow, general. "Sailed"— "Clansman," do., do.
MEETING OF FISHERMEN.—A well-attended meeting of both East and West Coast fishermen was held on Saturday last within the Masonic Hall, Stornoway. George Thomson ("Greene"), fisherman, Buckie, was moved to the chair. The following resolutions were unanimously carried: — Moved by Colin Nicolson and seconded by William Thomson, Buckie— "That this meeting hereby empowers the Executive of the Scottish National Fisheries Association to exclude the east side of Orkney from the West Coast close time limits and to include it in the East Coast close time limits." Moved by Donald MacKenzie, Shadder, and seconded by John Matheson—"That this meeting of East and West Coast fishermen hereby protest against the action of those Loch Fyne fishermen who are reported to have engaged to start herring fishing at Lochboisdale on 1st April being made within the limits of the West Coast close time: they also observing a close time in their own waters at the same time." In the course of a vigorous speech in support of this resolution, Mr MacKenzie said that had these Loch Fyne men been fishermen who would observe no close time at all he would not think so much of the matter, but it was galling to think that men who believed a close time was beneficial in their own waters should come during their own close time and break another close season upon the dates of which almost all the fishermen in Scotland were agreed. One speaker suggested the practical method of "tit for tat." It was, however, agreed to bring the matter under the notice of the Scotch Fishery Board through Mr J. L. Macnaughton, secretary of the National Association. Moved by Colin Nicolson and seconded by Donald Montgomery—"That this meeting calls upon the Government to give effect to the recommendation of the Walpole Commission by erecting a harbour of refuge at Portnagurran for the safety of life and property." Mr Donald MacKenzie read and expounded the rules of the recently-formed National Association, after which the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.
STORNOWAY PIER AND HARBOUR COMMISSION.—A meeting of the above body was on Monday held within the Harbour Office - Mr John Mackenzie, fish merchant, presiding. The 6 were also present—Mr J. M. Morrison, Mr John Mackenzie, shipbroker, Mr J. N. Anderson, Mr O. Robertson, Mr Kenneth Smith, Mr W. G. Russell, Mr Edgar Macleod, and Mr Donald Smith, with Mr Macdonald, deputy clerk. "Combining the Clicheism," The Clerk read a letter from Mr Macdonald, addressing a number of queries to the Secretary. He wanted to know—(1) "When is a reminder of the works authorised by the Act of 1892 and to be completed; (2) under what clause in the Act are the Commissioners empowered to erect a fish mart and stair on South Beach, and charge for the same, as in copy abstract of accounts for year ending 11th November, 1894; (3) under what clause of the Order of 1892 are the Commissioners empowered to let the piers, authorised to be carried out, for curing stations; (4) why are the incorporated Acts not attached or added to your special or local Acts for reference by the public; and (5) why are the bye-laws not made and sanctioned up to date, same being imperative in terms of the Acts you have incorporated." After a short discussion of this "big order," Mr W. G. Russell moved, and Mr J. N. Anderson seconded, "that the letter be allowed to lie on the table." Mr J. Mackenzie, shipbroker, moved as an amendment "that a committee be appointed to supply Mr M'Combie with the information, to which he is entitled." Mr Mackenzie, fishurer, seconded. On being put to the meeting, the motion was carried by a majority of two. *Advertising in Marv.—The Secretary was instructed to write Messrs Bain & Moreason, stating that their advertising rights in the Mart do not include the brick-work below the door linteal. South Beach Enclosure Wall, etc.—The Committee who had charge of this matter reported that they had gone into the various offers for the erection of a dwarf enclosure wall along the South Beach boundary of the Commission's property, and the construction of a gutter and cesspools, and they had accepted of the offer of Messrs Crichton and Maciver for the wall, and of Mr Alex. MacKenzie for the gutter and cesspools. These being, in their opinion, the most advantageous. The report was adopted. Fish Mart.—The application of Messrs Thomson and Murray, fish salesmen, Buckie, for the vacate office in the Mart, was granted. Customs—Answer to a letter from Mr Morrison, customs, to reply that every facility for egress and ingress with their boat during the summer season would be given. Roup of Stations.—A motion to have the annual roup of curing stations on 27th March this year was carried by five votes to four. A small committee was then appointed to measure off the stations, and suggest upset prices, and to consider the question of removing curing from the stations adjoining the Post Office Square. There was no other business.*
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### STORNOWAY SHERIFF COURT.
**Lewis Secessionists Charged with Breach of Peace.**
That there is no enemy so bitter as a past friend, is an old saying and a true one. The recent unfortunate split in the Free Church has engendered much ill feeling between the contending parties, especially in the Highlands, and the strained relations existing between the opposite sections at Achnore, Loch, culminated on Friday last in the appearance before Sheriff Campbell of eleven of the seceding party on a charge of breach of the peace, committed on Sabbath, 10 h February. Although the breach of peace was not of a very serious nature, the fact that such a thing should have occurred, more especially on the Sabbath, will be deplored by all. The accused were, John Maciver, and Norman Maciver, crofters, Achnore; Angus Maciver, coachman, Loch Gavich; John Mackay, and Donald Mackay, crofters, Achnore; Muero MacKenzie, labourer, do.; Donald Macinnes, and Norman Macinnes, fisherman, and Angus Macarthur, crofter, Clescro; Donald Macarthur, and John Macarthur, labourers, Achnore.
The first witness was the teacher at Achnore Public School, who said he had been teacher at Achnore since 10th January. It was customary for Mr Fraser, the Free Church missionary, to hold meetings in the schoolhouse on Sundays and Wednesdays. Only once, since he went to Achnore, had a meeting been held in the school by the Seceders. Rev. Mr Macdougall, one of the managers, visited the school, and instructed witness not to allow the Secessionists into the school on the following Sunday unless they would promise to be out at six o'clock p.m. There was to be another meeting at that hour. He did not say that, unless they would promise to be out at six, the other party were not to get in either. Witness saw John Maciver, John Mackay, and several others shortly after five o'clock on Sunday afternoon, and he explained his instructions to them. John Mackay said he would stand at the door and see who would put him out of it. Nobody would promise that the school would be clear at six o'clock. If they had done so they would get the key. After explaining his instructions witness went a piece along the road with a friend. When he got back it was dark, and there was a great crowd round the school door. There was nobody inside.
Cross-examined by Norman Maciver — The Secessionists had only one meeting in the school since I came there. Mr Fraser held a meeting that day (Sunday) from noon till 2 p.m. That meeting was not interrupted by the Seceders. I cannot say whether any of the other party went into the Secessionists' meeting before six o'clock the previous Sunday, but I know that a few were in before the meeting came out. I did not hear any bad language used at the school on the Sunday.
Mr Fraser, Free Church Missionary, Achnore, was the next witness. He said—I have been missionary at Achnore for 14 years. Meetings have been held in the Schoolhouse on Sundays for several years. Oh yes, there were meetings held there before the passing of the Declaratory Act—(laughing)—and for many years before then! We had our services from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. The bulk of the church-going people attended these meetings. I know that the School is built on the site of the old Free Church School. When the Free Church gave over the site one of the conditions was that they would have the use of the new school for religious purposes. I remember that there was an arrangement to come to so that both the Free Church and the Seceders could have the use of the School. The Board gave the Seceders from 2 till 6 p.m. That allowed them occupy the School all the time that we were not using it. The Seceders were complaining and were not pleased with the hours allotted to them. On Sabbath, 10th February, I went to the School to hold a service at six o'clock—our usual hour. I left my own house shortly before six, and on the road I met some of my people returning from the School, and saying they had been refused admittance. I said I would go and prove them, and see if they intended to keep us out or not. John Maciver and John Mackey told me they were there to keep us out, as it was their house. Well, I said, if it is your house I have no business with it. I didn't want any disturbance on the Lord's Day. That was after six o'clock. We held our meeting in a neighbour's house. We had no service that night at the School. On the 15th December I got a letter signed, among others, by John Maciver and John Mackey, saying that they had appealed to the Board for the proper arrangement of the hours of worship at the school, and that we would not be allowed in next Sunday, pending a reply from the Board. [He produced the letter]. I was alarmed at their conduct on the Sunday. It was my belief that they were ready enough to make a disturbance if they got any cause. The appearance of the mob led me to that conclusion. The two at the door—Maciver and Mackay—were the worst. They were the only two that spoke to me.
Cross-examined by John Macarthur—We came at six o'clock to the schoolhouse. When I arrived, I asked what you all meant by standing there. I asked that because I thought you intended to keep us out. No; I didn't ask to get into the schoolhouse, because I knew that you would keep us out.
Cross-examined in English by Norman Maciver, witness (who caused some amusement at the outset by requesting his interrogator to "speak the language of his mother") said—I am the missionary at Achnore. I am kept there by the West Coast Mission, and the house in which I reside belongs to the Mission. My house was never intended for a meeting place. I know that the school is built on the site of the old Free Church school, and the meetings have been held in the new school. I preached in it at twelve o'clock on Sunday, 10th February. The Secessionists never interfered with me at my meetings. I went to the school about six o'clock on Sunday evening. John Maciver and John Mackay said the school was ordered to be closed. Q.—Where did the Seceders hold their meeting that night—was it in Robert Mackay's house? A.—Yes. Q.—Is it a very comfortable place? A.—You know that better.
**THE SHERIFF—You don't attend the Seceders' meetings—(laughing).**
Cross-examination by Norman Maciver continued—Q.—Did you ever interfere with the Seceders at any of their meetings? A.—No. Q.—Did you ever come into the school and speak to the preacher? A.—No; but I spoke to John Macdonald as he was coming out, and told him when he went to the school again to attend to his own hour. I went at my own hour. Q.—Did you hear that Mr Macdougall told the schoolmaster not to give the key to the Seceders unless they would promise to be out by six o'clock? A.—Yes. Q.—Did you hear that the Seceders had gone to a Gospel meeting?
The Sheriff—It is always understood that the Seceders go to hear the Gospel.
By Norman Maciver—When you heard that we got the school from 2 till 6 p.m., did you alter the hour of your Sabbath School from 2 till 5? A.—No; I withdrew the Sabbath School altogether.
Donald Macinnes and Neil Mackay corroborated.
The PROCURATOR-FISCAL, in addressing the Bench, submitted that he had proved his case against all the accused, with the exception of John Macarthur and Norman Macinnes, about whom there was a little doubt. While asking for a conviction, he would not ask for a penalty. He thought it would be sufficient if his Lordship would get them to promise to desist for the future. He was satisfied that whatever promise they might make would be observed.
John Macarthur and Norman Maciver having made two excellent addresses on behalf of all accused.
His LORDSHIP, addressing the accused, said: —I am very sorry that a case like this should have come before the Court. Norman Maciver, who spoke on your behalf, said that this case arose from a conspiracy to injure the seceding party. This is a case taken up by the public prosecutor on behalf of the public, and, so far as the evidence goes, there is nothing whatever to justify that statement. The Procurator-FISCAL has no personal interest for or against anybody in the community. His duty is on behalf of the Crown, and, under the Crown, on behalf of the community. Norman Maciver—(interrupting)—He is clerk to the School Board. Continuing, the Sheriff said—you had no right to take upon yourselves the functions of the School Board, and I am going to refer to that immediately. Two of you—John Maciver and John Mackey—on 15th December last wrote Mr Fraser, the missionary, saying that you had appealed to the School Board for a suitable arrangement of the hours of worship in the school. You did not wait for an answer to that letter, but took upon yourselves functions which you had no right to do. You intimated to the other party that the schoolhouse was to be shut except for educational purposes. I, sitting in this Court, have no right to express and I am not going to express, any opinion as to which is right and which is wrong in connection with this secession. This letter was signed by two of you on behalf, as you state, of those ratepayers who attached themselves to the Secession party. In that letter you said you had appealed to the School Board to have the hours of worship arranged, and you say to the missionary, "you will not be allowed into the schoolroom, pending word from the Board." That was a most improper assumption on your part. You had put yourselves into the hands of the School Board—no doubt you asked them to decide in your favour—but you did not wait for their decision. You told the other people that they would not get in because you had not then received an answer from the Board. That was entirely wrong on your part. These proceedings in December show that there was a determination on your part to keep the other people out of the school. It appears the School Board had given the Free Church before this unfortunate split—(I am expressing no opinion as to the justification or otherwise of that split, except that all such splits are unfortunate)—the right to worship in the school from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m., and from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Then comes this secession movement, and you start a congregation of your own, and you ask permission to hold your meetings in this schoolhouse. The Board grant you the use of the place for all the hours not appropriated to the other party. You thought these were inconvenient for you. Probably they were, but surely before you separated you must have counted the costs and ascertained whether you would have facilities in the schoolhouse, or otherwise, or whether you would build a place for yourselves. I think you were unwise in trying to force the other party out of the school to which they had got right from the Board. Seeing there is so much enthusiasm among you in this new cause which you have espoused, you might go to a little inconvenience, and worship during the hours allotted to you until other arrangements were made rather than make a disturbance on the Lord's Day—the day on which you met to worship according to your own views. Fortunately in this country every man is entitled to worship as he pleases, "no man daring to make him afraid." I am not to lecture you by Scripture quotations—you should know your Bible, but I fear that in this case you have forgotten it. According to the evidence submitted to me, one of you—John Maciver—said to the schoolmaster that if the school was closed on the Seceders it would be closed on the others also. This was early in the evening, before six o'clock, and that shows that you were determined the other party should not get in. Mr Fraser in his evidence said that John Maciver and John Mackay had their backs to the door, and said the house was their's and he could not get in, and he (Mr Fraser) went away before there would be a disturbance on the Sabbath. They told another witness, Donald Macinnes, that they were there to keep out the minister and the missionary. Another witness said Maciver and Mackay were acting as doorkeepers. We have the highest authority for saying that doorkeepers in the House of God occupy a very honourable position indeed, but they are not there for the purpose of keeping people out, but rather to invite people in, and to see that they are comfortably seated when they do come in. I do not know whether it would be right of me not to inflict any fine after finding the charge of technical breach of peace proven. Norman Macinnes and John Macarthur I find not guilty. I think the probability is that they were there, but there is not sufficient evidence to enable me to find that they were present. I am very sorry to say that I must and all the others guilty of a breach of the peace—I will call it a technical breach of the peace. Suppose Donald Macinnes and Neil Mackay had gone up to the door to insist on getting in, as they had a right to do, and you—Mackay and Maciver—both there previously intimidating a determination to keep them out, that might lead to a very serious state of matters. I was very sorry to hear from your spokesman (Norman Maciver) that this was not to end the matter, and that more would be heard of it. If this meant that they were to renew their misconduct, let them be assured that they would be severely dealt with. [Norman Maciver—No, my lord; I did not mean that at all.] His lordship—I am glad to hear that, and I trust there shall be no repetition of it. All men can't be forced to think alike. If you don't in this matter agree with your neighbours, you should agree to differ. For your own sake, for the sake of Christianity, for the sake of the Church to which you belonged, and, above all, for the sake of the profession you have made, do not let anything like this occur again. Men may get hot and excited in religious discussions—unfortunately, they too often do—but no one will be more sorry than yourselves when you seriously reflect over this matter and come to think that you have done something to cast a slur on religion. So long as you are professing Christians, do behave yourselves as Christians. The Fiscal was in duty bound to ask for a conviction, provided the evidence was sufficient, but he asked for no penalty. That shows that there is no vindictiveness in this prosecution. I was at first inclined to inflict a nominal penalty, more especially on Maciver and Mackay, who were the ringleaders in this affair, but I will not do so. But I solemnly admonish you never to allow anything like this occur again; and I may also warn you that, if any such complaint comes before me again, the leniency which I am happy to be able to show in this case will probably make me inclined to be all the more severe if it is repeated. I sincerely trust it will not.
**DEATH OF MRS GREENFIELD.**
The sad intelligence of the death at Thorold, Canada, on 1st inst., of Mrs Greenfield, the much-respected and beloved wife of Rev. James Greenfield, Free Church minister, reached here by wire last week. As noticed in our columns three months ago, the Rev. Mr Greenfield, being unable from age and infirmity to discharge fully the duties of the pastorate here, applied to last General Assembly for leave to the congregation to call a colleague and successor, which the Assembly sanctioned. Mr Greenfield had a strong desire to return to Canada, where he was brought up, and where he had laboured in the ministry for a number of years, and specially in the expectation and hope that the change to Canada might tend to prolong the life of his devoted and beloved partner in life, whose health had been indifferent for some years back. Mr Greenfield, having completed his arrangements, left Stornoway with Mrs Greenfield and family in the latter end of November, to sail for Canada. On reaching Edinburgh, he found it necessary to remain there some time on account of the state of Mrs Greenfield's health, her medical adviser insisting that in order to save her life she must undergo a surgical operation—the second in less than a year. Mrs Greenfield, having undergone this operation successfully, and having regained a sufficient measure of strength, she was fit to proceed with the family from Liverpool en route to Canada on 3rd January. They had a pleasant passage across the Atlantic, which was accomplished in seven days. On arriving at the other side Mr Greenfield remained for some time at Montreal on his way to Beechlands, his destination, with a friend. Mrs Greenfield's health, notwithstanding the fatigue of the voyage, was tolerably fair, although far from being strong, yet it was hoped that with perfect rest and the change of climate she might gather strength and still be spared to her friends and loved ones for some time. But the Sovereign Disposer of all events decreed otherwise. The end came suddenly, and she passed quietly away from the scene of things here to the "Father's house of many mansions."
This is not the place to estimate the worth of an excellent Christian lady. She was an affectionate mother, a loving and devoted wife, and a most useful helpmate. She bore the trials of life and her own illness with Christian resignation and patience, and, in view of the approaching end, waited with calm and cheerful confidence. The congregation and all other friends in Stornoway deeply lament the demise of their much-esteemed and beloved friend, and truly sympathise with their late pastor and the dear children in this, the season of their sorstest bereavement, and earnestly pray that they should be upheld and supported.
### OUR DISCUSSION FORUM.
**COALS FOR THE POOR.**
[TO THE EDITOR OF "THE HIGHLAND NEWS."] Dear Sir,—I have much pleasure in acknowledging the following contributions on behalf of the above object: —
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Further contributions are solicited. The relief fund can be seen with the subscriber.
**DONALD SMITH, Provost.**
**Stornoway, 7th March, 1894.**
**STORNOWAY FREE GAELIC CHURCH.**
[TO THE EDITOR OF "THE HIGHLAND NEWS."] Sir,—Were it not that the whole tenor of the epistle which appeared in your last issue in connection with the filling of the vacancy in the above congregation is a truancy of truth, setting forth an indictment of false and misleading charges against our much-esteemed Moderator, a more straightforward and faithful than whom we never expect to have, I would not deem it worth while noticing. But the interest of fairness and truth demands that baseless and unfounded charges preferred against a minister of the Gospel, faithfully discharging a sacred duty, should be resented and condemned. In order to fursish your readers with an unbiased, bona-fide statement of facts in regard to the proceedings in connection with the filling of this vacancy, and to demonstrate the untenability and untruthfulness of "Member's" allegations, I will briefly recapitulate what has transpired at the congregational meeting referred to. First of all, I may state that in the Vaxxy Committee a motion was submitted that Mr Fraser should be recommended as an eligible minister to the congregation, which was cordially supported by twelve members out of sixteen present, the others merely desiring to defer proceeding to recommend any until more candidates should be heard. Now, the congregational meeting referred to was to receive the finding of the Committee, and adjudge up on it, and the Moderator formally and regularly announced to the congregation the decision of the Committee for their verdict and judgment. I ask, Mr. Editor, was it fair, after the members of Committee, when they had the fullest opportunity of expressing themselves, and had arrived at the finding already stated, and concurred in the same, to interpose when the Moderator was in the act of announcing the decision of the Committee to the congregation? Well, in the Moderator scrupulosity and punctiliously adherence to the mode of procedure prescribed by the law of the Church, the office-bearer referred to by "Member" inadvertently, I have no doubt, lapsed to an irregularity which, in order to conduct the meeting constitutionally, the Moderator was bound to correct. Then, again, "Member" forgets or ignores the fact that at the last congregational meeting at which the Presbytery were present the fullest opportunity was given to every member to propose the name of any candidate he chose, but none took advantage of it, which practically shows the spontaneity and unanimity of Mr Fraser's call. From this short and simple statement of facts it will be evident to your readers that "Member's" allegations were groundless and unjust. No further anonymous communication in reference to this matter will be noticed. Apologising for occupying so much of your space, and thanking you for anticipation, I am, Sir, yours, &c., VEBITAS.
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### CAPTURE OF TRAWLERS.
[TO THE EDITOR OF "THE HIGHLAND NEWS."] Sir,—It was with much satisfaction we in the Lewis learned of the capture of three trawlers at work on Sunday in the Moray Firth, effected by the Captain of H.M.S. "Jackal." I think my brother fishermen all over Scotland ought to be thankful to see such a plucky officer on the look-out for the poachers who are taking away the means of livelihood of the fishermen's dependents, and I am very much surprised that no prize money is offered as a stimulus to our sea police to more effectively do their work. If one of Her Majesty's ships abroad captured a ship with slaves they would receive prize money. If a few poor Africans are so valuable in the eyes of our Government, why should they not protect equally well the thousands at home who depend upon the fishing, and who are being threatened with starvation owing to the depredations of these trawlers? If the captain of the "Jackal" had being lying at anchor like others of his kind who were out on the same duty, and who had even better opportunities of effecting captures than he had, there would not be so many to the present day. Speaking of the Parish Councils Act, Mr M'Leod said that until very recently it was the landlord, the factor, the ground officer, and men of privilege and power who had been conducting the affairs of the people, and whether they were satisfied with their rulers or not they had to quietly submit, there being no means of redress, because at the time they had no voice whatever in that which concerned themselves. All this has been changed now. The people have now the power to elect their own mer. to conduct their local and national affairs, and if there is any mismanagement they have only themselves to blame. Even during the administration of the Poer Law Act the people had little or no say in their own affairs, because a man might attend a Parochial Board meeting with a lapful of mandates and drown the voice of the people's representatives. Speaking of the rating clauses in the Parish Councils Act, Mr M'Leod said that if under the Act people would have to pay additional rates it was the people themselves who would reap the benefit. He urged upon his hearers not to be apathetic in a matter of so much importance. Some people would say—"Oh, what shall I benefit from the Council—ever its powers are so very limited." But he thought if people looked at matters in the proper light, they would see that the powers conferred on the Council were enormous. When any body of men elected by the people would have power to acquire even one yard of land compulsorily the Council could acquire any land, but that precious and sacred spot—the crofter's holding. Mr M'Leod said he would like to see the County Buildings in Laing. Questions being invited, but none being forthcoming, Mr David Mackay, the secretary of the Laing Branch of the Land League, in moving a vote of thanks to Mr M'Leod, explained that Mr M'Leod was there that night at the invitation of the Committee of the Laing Branch, and that their object in inviting him was to give the people of Laing, without regard to their political opinions, as much enlightenment on the Parish Councils Act as they could get from so able and educative an address as they knew Mr M'Leod would deliver. He was glad to see they had | [{"model_id": "FireRedTeam/FireRed-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-28T17:24:59.639861"}] | |
6,423 | 8,900 | Highland News issue: 599 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Saturday 30/03/1895 | 1895 | P. MacLeod & Co. | Inverness | https://view.nls.uk/manifest/2486/4757/248647577/manifest.json | # PARISH COUNCIL PRINTING.
**All kinds of**
**CIRCULARS and BILLS**
calling Public Meetings to discuss Parish Council Questions Printed at
**THE HIGHLAND NEWS OFFICE**
On the shortest Notice.
**CONCERT PROGRAMMES,**
**BALL INVITATIONS,**
**MARRIAGE INVITATIONS,**
Neatly, Cheaply, and Quicly Printed at the
**HIGHLAND NEWS OFFICE.**
**G AELIC CHURCH.—TO MORROW**
**NIGHT, 6.30. Subject: “Mysteries.”**
**FREE EAST CHURCH.—SABBATH**
**FIRST, Forenoon and Evening. Rev. ALLAN CAMBON, M.A. Evening Subject: “Profanity.”**
**G OSPHAL TEMPERANCE MEETING.**
**NORTHERN MEETING ROOMS,**
**TO NIGHT at Eight o’clock.**
**LAST MEETING OF THE SEASON.**
The Rev. EGERTON R. YOUNG is expected to be present and Address the Meeting.
**SPECIAL MUSICAL PROGRAMME.**
**I NVERNESS FARMERS’ SOCIETY.**
A FEEING MARKET for MARRIED MEN will be held in INVERNESS, on FRIDAY, 5th April, 1895.
**A CHNABAT DISPLENISH SALE will be held on Friday, 17th May and LARGES on WEDNESDAY, 22nd May.**
**MACDONALD, FRASER, & COY. (Ltd.).**
**D RAPERS’ HALF HOLIDAY.** — The DRAPERS and CLOTHIERS of INVERNESS (except those who already close on Saturday Afternoons) have agreed to CLOSE their SHOPS every WEDNESDAY at 3 P.M., commencing on 13th MARCH, and continuing till end of APRIL.
**WEDNESDAY HALF-HOLIDAY.** — The MEMBERS of the GROOERS’ ASSOCIATION have agreed to CLOSE their PREMIES each WEDNESDAY at Three P.M., from 6th February to 24th April inclusive.
**A M.P. Seacy.**
**K IRKILL SERVANTS’ REGISTRY**
NOW OPEN. Applications solicited from both Masters and Servante. JAMES M.WILLIAM, Kirkhill, Inverness.
**M AY TE M.—SERVANTS, Male and Female, requiring SITUATIONS in Noblemen’s or Gentlemen’s Establishments, can mese’ with readily engagement in Scotland, England, Ireland, or Abroad, by applying to Miss Dorr, 1 Charlotte Place, Edinburgh.** Card of terms on application. All letters must contain a stamped directed envelope.
**N ORTHEN INFIRMARY.**
**DORCAS SOCIETY.**
A DORCAS SOCIETY, in connection with the NORTHERN INFIRMARY, having now been established, all who are interested in such work are invited to contribute articles of Clothing, gi her New or which have been already worn, which will be gratefully received by Miss M Connachie, the Matron. On receiving intimation to that effect, the Porter will be sent to receive Parcels when the donors cannot conveniently send them.
**M. MORRISON,} Joint-Secretaries.**
**J. SHAW.**
**I NVERNESS-SHIRE ROADS.**
**2ND DISTRICT.**
**TO ROAD CONTRACTORS.—TENDERS WANTED for MAINTENANCE and REPAIR of COUNTY ROADS within this district for Three Years, from Whit Sunday, 1895.** Specifications and Schedules of Material to be seen with Mr MANERS, C.E., Road Surveyor, on and after 2nd April, with whom tenders must be lodged on or before 12th APRIL. The lowest or any To d may not be accepted.
**12 Lombard Street, Inverness,**
**18th March, 1895.**
**PROPERTY AT MILNTOWN FOR SALE.**
There will be exposed for Sale, by Public Roup, within the BALNAGOWS HOTEL, Tain, on FRIDAY, 19th April, 1895; at Two o’clock afternoon (unless previously sold privately), and Whole that PBOE of GROUND in the Village of Milntown with Block of FOUR DWELLING HOUSES (hereon, which belonged to the late Donald Munre, carpenter. The Subjects yield 1 a rental of £18. Feu-Duty, 4s 1d per annum. Upset Price, £250. For further particulars, apply to James Munro, Solicitor, Tain, who has the Titles and Articles of Roup.
**P ROPERTY at GRUIDS, LAIRG,**
**FOR SALE.**
**T O ROAD CONTRACTORS.**
**MID-ROSS DISTRICT PUBLIC ROADS.**
ESTIMATES WANTED for Repainting and keeping in Repair the following Sections of the PUBLIC ROADS within the Mid-Ross District of the County of Ross and Cromarty, for the Three years from 15th May, 1895, to 15th May, 1898, in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement, Schedule, and Specification :
CONTIN AND GARVE ROADS.
FERINTOSH ROADS (Eastern Division).
Do. (Western Division).
URRAY ROADS.
LOCHBROOM ROADS.
AULTGUISH ROADS.
DUNDONNELL ROADS.
COIGACH ROADS, No. 1.
Do. No. 2.
Copies of the Schedule of Quantities and Specification, with print of Form of offers, can be had from Mr A. G. JOAIS, District Road Surveyor, Dingwall, or at the District Clerk’s Office, County Buildings, Dingwall.
Offerers shall state their offers for each section in a slump sum for the three years, and must give satisfactory security for the implement of each contract.
Offers (marked on envelope to which section they apply) must be lodged with Mr WILLIAM MACKENZIE, District Clerk, Dingwall, on or before the 22nd April, 1895.
**A G. JOAIS, District Road Surveyor.**
**Dingwall, 18th March, 1895.**
**I NVERNESS DISTRICT ASYLUM.**
**COAL AND LIME CONTRACT.**
TENDERS are Invited for the supply of the following Articles for the use of the AS LUM, viz. :
**ENGLISH COAL, best Tunstall, Wallsend (screened), per ton.**
**S OTOH COAL, Specifying Kind,**
**PARROT COAL,**
**LIME, per Boll.**
Tenders to be for Three, Six, Nine, and Twelve Months. Forms of Tender and Conditions of Contract may be obtained, on application, from the Subscriber at the Asylum, and Tenders, marked on the outside, “Tender for Coal and Lime,” must be lodged with ROBERT DIVISION, Esq., Clerk to the District Board of Lunacy, Queensgate, Inverness, not later than MONDAY, 15th April. The Lowest or any Offer may not necessarily be accepted.
**JOHN KEAY,**
**Inverness District Asylum,**
**20th March, 1895.**
**O PENING ANNOUNCEMENT.**
**URQUHART & CO., Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Tailors, late of Fairfield Road, beg to announce that they will OPEN that SHOP, 54 CASTLE STREET, occupied by Mr Angus Harrison, tailor, in a few days.**
**CARPETS—1895.**
**M A C I V E R & CO.**
Beg to intimate that they have now got delivery of their NEW CARPETS for the Season, which include a Magnificent Range of both HOME and FOREIGN Manufactures, the Patterns being Selected and Confined exclusively to them. Special attention is directed to their Selection of BRITISH and other AXMINSTERS, BRUSSELS, ORIENTAL CARPETS, &c., and Early Inspection is Respectfully Invited.
**68 CHURCH STREET, INVERNESS.**
**N OTICE.—A. ROBERTSON begs respectively to thank his numerous Friends and Patrons for the liberal support acceded him while carrying on the business of TOBACCONIST &c., at 37 Union Street, INVERNESS, for the last eighteen years.** Having now transferred this Business to Mr FRANK TARRANT, who intends carrying on the same as hitherto done by him under the name of A. ROBERTSON & CO., and although having no further financial interest therein, he trusts that former Friends and Patrons will bestow their usual support upon his Successor, whom he has much pleasure in introducing.
**F. TARRANT begs to inform the Public that he has succeeded Mr Robertson in the above Business, which he intends carrying on under the name of A. ROBERTSON & CO. and he hopes, by strict attention to Business, to merit a continuance of the support accorded to his Predecessor**
**All orders and communications addressed to—**
**A. ROBERTSON & CO.,**
**TOBACCONISTS AND HAIRDRESSERS,**
**37 UNION STREET, INVERNESS,**
Will have immediate attention
**T O CYCLISTS.**
**THE MACHINE OF 1895—**
**THE IMPERIAL ROVER.**
**A. MACOBAN & SONS,**
**TAILORS, CLOTHIERS, HIGHLAND DRESSMAKERS,**
**INVERNESS OF HIGHLAND GLOAK AND KNUCKERBOCKERS,**
**85 UNION STREET, INVERNESS.**
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# WEST COAST EDITION.
# THE HIGHLAND NEWS
**CIRCULATING IN THE COUNTIES OF**
**INVERNESS, NAIRN, MORAY, ROSS, SUTHERLAND, CAITHNESS, ARGYLE, AND PERTH.**
**No. 599 INVERNESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1895.**
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### I NVERNESS PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION.
**TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FIRST WARD.**
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.—
At the request of a number of the Electors in this Ward, we have agreed to offer our services as Candidates for this Division. Careful attention to duty, and an intimate knowledge of the requirements of the people, and a desire to do that which is best for the interests of the community, is the object which we have in view. We solicit your su. port on the 2nd April, and shall be pleased if you attend at the Polling Booth.
**We are,**
**Yours fai hhtly,**
**DONALD DALLAS, Plasterer.**
**WILLIAM MORRISON, Clothier.**
**I NVERNESS PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS.**
**TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FIRST WARD.**
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
In response to the request of a large number of the Electors, I have agreed to stand as a Candidate for the Parish Council in the First Ward.
If you do me the honour to elect me on Tuesday next, you may rest assured that I shall do all I can to promote your best interests, and that of the Town generally.
Soliciting your votes and influence,
**1 am,**
**LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,**
**Your obedient Servant,**
**ROBERT MUNRO.**
**5 Young Street,**
**Inverness 27th March, 1895**
**TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FIRST WARD**
**LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,**
Having been nominated at a largely attended Public Meeting of the Ratepayers, I have consented to stand as a Candidate for a seat at the Parish Council Board. Every one must realise that our Poor Law system is passing through a crisis of extreme importance, and if elected as one of y’ur Representatives, I shall endeavour so to act that the benefits of the new Bill shall be brought within the reach of all those it was intended to serve.
Soliciting th. favour of your vote and influence on the day of Election, viz., Tuesday, 2nd April,
I have the honour to be,
**LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,**
**Your obedient Servant,**
**THOMAS TULLOCH, Painter.**
**64 Church Street.**
**I NVERNESS PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS.**
**TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FIRST WARD.**
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, —
At the request of a large section of the electors e, expressed not only individually, but at a public meeting held in the Ward, I have consented to stand as a candidate for your suffrag’s at the ensuing Parish Council Election.
Although anxious to avoid a contest, I feel it is only due to my supporters to continue my candidature.
If returned. I shall do my utmost to safeguard the interests of my constituents, while at the same time endeavouring to curtail unnecessary expenditure in the carrying out of any needful reforms.
**I remain,**
**LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,**
**Your obedient Servant**
**JAMES GRANT.**
**Inverness, 27th March, 1895.**
**I NVERNESS PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS**
**TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FIRST WARD**
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, —
At the request of a number of the electorate, and fortified by the unanimous support of a largely-a’ tended public meeting held on Wednesday evening, I have decided to stand as a candidate for a seat at the Parish Council of Inverness as one of our representatives.
If elected, I shall do my utmost to assist in the administration of the Poor Law under the new Act to the benefit of the public in general, and to the amelioration of the condition of the poor in particular, having due regard to the abatement of expense wherever possible, and the avoidance of an increase in the rates.
**I am,**
**LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,**
**Your obedient Servant,**
**H. ROSE MACKENZIE.**
**Inverness, 27 h March, 1895**
**I NVERNESS PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS**
**TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FIRST WARD.**
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
Having been induced by a number of Electors to offer myself as a Candidate for the First Ward, I beg respectfully to place my services at your disposal.
There are many departments in the administration of the Poor Law in which the assistance of women would be at’ended with beneficial results, such as the Visitation of the Poor in their own Homes, the Provision of Clothing, and the Supervision of the Poorhouse.
The Prevention of Cruelty to Children Act has not, in my opinion, received the attention it deserves ; and it would be my earnest endeavour to see that the duties and powers of the Council in that respect were duly exercised.
While regarding these matters as deserving special notice, I shall, if elected, consider it my duty to give my time and attention to the general business of the Council, and to promote the efficient discharge of its functions, with a due regard to the financial interests of the Ratepayers.
**I have the honour to be,**
**LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,**
**Your most obedient Servant,**
**ANNIE MACKINTOSH.**
**Ardchattan, Inverness, 28th March, 1895.**
**P ARISH COUNCIL ELECTION.**
**BURGH OF INVERNESS.**
**TO THE ELECTORS OF THE THIRD WARD.**
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, —
Having been nominated as a candidate for the Parish Council, I beg to assure the electors that, if returned, I will do all in my power to carry out the spirit and intention of the Local Government Act, 1894.
The Council will deal with questions relating to the administration of the Poor Law, and it shall be my endeavour to carry out the provisions of the Act according to the age in which we live. Questions affecting—
The Boarding-out System,
Separation of Married Couples in Poorhouses,
Graduation of Taxation,
The Expense of Management,
Relief Works in cases of distress,
and many other questions affecting the interests of the ratepayers, such as
Allotments,
Erecting Dwelling-houses for Working People, and Protecting Rights-of-Way on behalf of the Community.
All these questions shall have my earnest attention.
If you think me worthy of your confidence, then record your votes for me, thus—
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<td>I am,<br>LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,<br>Yours faithfully,<br>George Young.<br>29th March, 1895.</td>
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**P ARISH COUNCIL ELECTION.**
**THIRD WARBD—SIX VACANIES**
We, the undersigned Candidates or your suffrages, beg to submit for your guidance the names of said Candidates, and trust you will endeavour to come to the Poll on TUESDAY, April 2nd, in FRAS East CHURCH HALL, and record your Votes for those whom you think fit and proper to represent you.
**DONALD CHISHOLM, George Street.**
**MATTHEW ELLIOT, Drummond Street.**
**KENNETH A. GILLANDERS, Queen’s Gate.**
**WILLIAM MACINNES, Innes Street.**
**JOHN MACKENZIE Union Street.**
**DONALD MACLENNAN, Douglas Row.**
**JOHN SINCLAIR, Academy Street.**
**ALEXANDER J. STEWART, Union Street**
**GEORGE YOUNG, New Market**
**STEEL SPADES, SHOVELS, RAKES, MANURE FORKS, &c., at Special Cheap Prices C. FRASER & Co., Ironmongers, 6 Drummond Street, Inverness.**
**CYCLES!**
**CYCLES!!**
**CYCLES!!!**
**GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE.**
**SPECIAL VALUE FOR CASH.**
ROADSTERS.—Eaglan Swift and Peregrine Safety fitted with Welch Dunlop tyres, up to date and guaranteed, at £12 10s each. Do not be deceived by large discounts off prepared lists by bogus makers, when you can get machines by first-class makers at such prices.
RACING MACHINES.—Racing men should send along for our Royal Enfield List. The fastest machine on earth, at the most moderate price. Our popular Road Racer at £12 10s cannot be beat. Send for particulars.
CHEAP MACHINES.—We are prepared to say that no one can give better value in Low-priced Machines than we are giving this year. Our motto is—Price Low and Quality High. Diamond Frame Cushion, £6 16s ; Diamond Frame Pneumatic Tyre Safety, with Humber bracket, narrow tread, detachable brake, and light weight, guaranteed, £8 15s.
A number of Second-hand Machines at from £2 each, and a few New Machines (Cushion Tyres) at £6 each.
**VICTORIA CYCLE DEPOT,**
**BANK STREET,**
**INVERNESS**
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### TO-DAY.
**THISTLE v. CALEDONIAN.**
**LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP.**
**AT TELFORD STREET PARK.**
Kick-off at 3 o’clock.
Admission, 3d ; Enclosure, 3d extra ; Ladies Free.
**THEATRE**
**INVERNESS.**
**ROYAL**
**Manager.—Mr Cameron Burgess.**
**LAST NIGHT OF MR FRED. L. CONNYNGHAME’S COMPANY.**
**TO-NIGHT—“QUEEN’S EVIDENCE.”**
Time and prices as usual.
**THEATRE**
**INVERNESS.**
**ROYAL.**
**SPECIAL NOTICE.**
For One Week, commencing MONDAY, April 8th, 1895, **MR WEEDON GROSSMITH’S COMPANY** in the Latest and Greatest London Success, “THE NEW BOY.”
The greatest Comedy Success of modern times. Played over 450 times at the Vaudeville Theatre, London.
Special Scenery, Draperies, and Apointments.
Time of Opening and Prices as usual. Plan and Tickets at Logan & Co.’s, Church Street, where seats may be booked in advance.
**INVERNESS WESLEYAN MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.**
**POPULAR LECTURE**
**BY THE**
**REV. EGERTON R. YOUNG**
“In Perils Of” ; or, Missionary Journeys in Blizzard Storms.
Illustrated with Lime-Light Views
**MUSIC HALL,**
MONDAY, 3rd APRIL, 1895, at EIGHT O’CLOCK P.M.
The Rev Arthur Hoyle in the Chair
Tickets, 1s and 6d. To be had from the Brokersellers and Members of the Society and at the door. The number of Tickets issued strictly limited to the accommodation of the Hall.
Rev. Mr Young will conduct the Services in the Wesleyan Church on Sabbath, 31st March.
**INVERNESS ROYAL ACADEMY PUPILS.**
**ANNUAL CONCERT.**
**MR RODDIE’S NEW HISTORICAL OANTATA, “NORSEMAN AND SAXON”**
(STORY OF ALFRED THE GREAT).
To avoid overcrowding and disappointment, the Concert will be given on Two Successive Nights.
**MUSIC HALL,**
**THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 4th and 5th APRIL, at Eight o’clock.**
Reserved Area and Balcony, 1s 6d. Remainder of Area, 1s. Children, 1s and 6d.
No Tickets will be so’d at Hall Door on Thursday till 7:50
No Exchange of Tickets can be made at Hall Door.
Early application for Tickets advisable.
**J. CORNET, Agent.**
**THE HIGHLAND**
**VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY.**
**A GRAND MILITARY BAZAAR**
Under the Patronage of
**FIELD MARSHALL H.R.H. The DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE, K.G., Commander-in-Chief, and others**
**WILL BE HELD IN THE**
**MARKET AND MUSIC HALLS, INVERNESS,**
**ON**
**11th, 12th, and 13th SEPTEMBER, 1895,**
**TO RAISE FUNDS TO DEFRAY THE DEBT ON THE DRILL HALL.**
Hon. Surgeon-Lieutenant G. A. LANG, Inverness
Joint-Secys. Captain J. H. CHINN, R.A., Inverness
Hon. Treasurer, Major G. H. DUNCAN, Inverness
**WOULD the Party who took the UM-BRELLA from the High Church GALLERY last Sunday please return to 3 GLEER STREET, and oblige.**
**LOST, IN INVERNESS, TUESDAY LAST, Rough Sable COLLIE DOG; answers to name “Tweed.”**
Apply, MANN, Cairnglass, Dunphail:
**A N ORCHARD HOUSE to SELL; Cheap.**
**16 FAST ARDCONNE L Terrace.**
**W ANTED, Smart LAD, to learn Grocery Business. Address—423, Highland News Office.**
**W ITNESSES WANTED who saw a Constable eject a Gentleman from Station Premises LAST FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 22nd Curt. No. 422, Highland News Office.**
**GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS FOR GIRLS.—Age 15 to 20; Salary £30, rising to £190; annual increments ; short hours ; liberal holidays ; retiring pensions ; special preparation, class or correspondence ; first place lastest competition.** Full details free. **W. SIRWART THOMSON, M.A., F.R.G.S., Civil Service College, Aberdeen.**
**CLERKSHIPS.—HER MAJESTY’S CIVIL SERVICE.**
Permanent appointments under the **Crumen—open to all. Males, 14-25 ; Females (G.P.O.), 15-20 ; Salaries, £70 £350.**
**CIVIL SERVICE COLLEGE.**
Day, Evening and Postal Classes.
SUCCESS OF these Classes (Establish. 1878) has been phenomenal. Special Oral and Postal Tuition.—Normal, Certificate, LL.A., Gen. Know., Bankers, and all Univ. and Prof. Exams.
**CIVIL SERVICE GUIDES and PROSPECTUSES Post Free.**
**G. E. SKERRY, M.A., F.R.G.S., and STAFF.**
(Cf Royal Mint, C.S. Commission, and Gen. Post Office.)
**200-213 BUCHANAN STREET, GLASGOW.**
**CLUBS**
An easy way of INCREASING YOUR INCOME by starting WATCH, &c., CLUBS for the Supply of BENSON’S Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and other Good, Sound, and Reliable Articles at Moderate Prices. Terms Liberal. Particulars Post Free. J. W. BENSON, 62 and 64 LUDGATE HILL, LONDON, E.C.
**£2 WEEKLY UPWARDS may be HONESTLY REALISED by persons of EITHER SEX without hindrance to present occupation.** For Samples (returnable), &c., enclose addressed envelope to **EVANS, WATTS, & Co. (P 1136), merchants, Birmingham.—This is genuine.**
**TEA! TEA!! TEA!!—Our 2s beats all others.** Other Prices—1s 4d, 1s 6d, 1s 8d, 1s 10d, 2s 4d. JACK, Exchange.
**CLEARING SALE OF TOBACCONIST STOCK**
**AT**
**MUNRO’S,**
**HAMILTON STREET & MARKET BRAE.**
PIPES—Free and Easy, 10d; G.B.D. from 11d. Army and Navy from 6d. Silver-mounted Briars in Cases from 1s 6d. Meerschaums from 1s 6d.
Pipes Mounted and Repaired.
Tobacco pouches from 6d upwards. Plush Pouches from 10d upwards.
Real Briars in Cases from 1s 11d. Real Meerschaums from 1s 6d. Meledones from 3s 11d. Silver-Mounted Walking-Sticks from 2s. Cigar Cases from 1s upwards.
**WALKING-STICKS.—A Large Assortment to choose from, from 4d upwards.**
Hair Brushes, Combs, Cloth Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Purses, Pocket Books.
Cigars and Cigarettes. Tobaccos of the Finest Quality. Razors from 1s upwards.
**GEORGE MUNRO,**
**HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST,**
**28 HAMILTON STREET, ACADEMY STREET AND MARKET BRAE, INVERNESS**
**MUSICAL BOXES! MUSICAL BOXES!!**
Playing all the Latest Arts, from 25s. Splendid value ; inspection invited. At MACPHerson’s Jewellery Establishment, Castle Street, Inverness.
**OUR MOTTO IS QUALITY.**
**THE Undernoted REGISTERED TOBACCOES are made solely by THOMAS CRAIG & SONS, Aberdeenshire.**
**THE Undernoted REGISTERED TOBACCOES are Sold Everywhere, and recommended by all who use them!**
**CRAIG’S “CARRIOLE” Bogle Twist, the Working Man’s favourite.**
**CRAIG’S “STOLKJABBE” Golden Bar, a delicious and thrifty Smoke.**
**CRAIG’S “FRITTILARIA” Flaked Golden Bar, very mellow.**
**CRAIG’S “FRAXINELLA” Smoking Mixture, mellow and fragrant.**
**CRAIG’S “BALM” Flaked Tobacco, cool and exhilarating.**
**CRAIG’S “FLATBROD” Honey Dew Cake, delicate aroma.**
**CRAIG’S “METHUSELAH” Carrot Tobacco, an Al Smoke.**
**CRAIG’S “IDLEWILD” Cigarettes, made from Specially Selected Leaf.**
**Established 60 Years.** **Established Years**
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### I MPORTANT TO PARISH COUNCILLORS, PARISH COUNCIL ELECTORS, AND LADIES ESPECIALLY.
**DAVID M’LEAY’S,**
**GLADSTONE BUILDINGS, DINGWALL,**
**Who has pleasure in announcing that his**
**GENUINE CLEARANCE SALE**
**OF**
**GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY, FANCY GOODS, READY-MADE CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, &c.,**
**COMMENCED ON**
**Wednesday, 6th March, 1895,**
**AND WILL CONTINUE**
**FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY.**
The Reductions are thoroughly genuine, and in many instances have no relation to original cost. Every Department fully stocked with Fashionable Goods.
**COLOURED DRESS GOODS.**
Plain and Fancy LIGHT ST FFS, from 2s 3d per yard. Excellent variety of Coloured DRESS GOODS, in Tweeds, Serges, Beiges &c., from 4d per yard.
Immense Stock of other DRSSS FABRICS, in Fashionable Styles, New Colours, to be cleared at a Great Sacrifice.
Large Variety of DRESS LENGTHS, marvellously cheap, 3s 11d, 4s 11d, 5s 11d, 6s 11d, 7s 11d, 9s 11d, 12s 6d
**BLACK DRESS GOODS.**
500 Yards Black ART SERGES, useful qualities, Double Width, from 6j.
BLACK OASHMER, in Fine and Heavy Twill, Yarn Dis, Extra Width, superfine quality, 1s 7j, 1s 11d, 2s 9d
BLACK FRENCH MERINO, Double Width, 1s 1j, worth 1s 11d
Double Width Fancy BLACK OASHMERES, in Stripes and Checks, from 1s 4j.
Special Lines in Black and Navy ALL-WOOL ESTAMF NE SERGES ; warranted fast dyee.
**WASHING DRESS MATERIALS.**
Splendid Selection of WASHING DRESS MATERIALS, in Prin & Prns, Brocared Muslins, Waching Gingham, and Zephyro 2d to 6j.
**REMNANTS AND ODDITIES in Endless Variety, at Half Prices.**
**FLANNELS AND FLANNELETTES.**
Several Hundred Yards of FLANNEL, in White, Natural, and Scarlet, from 6d per yard.
Stout Twilled FLANNELETTE. 31 to 6j. Better Goods, Plain and Striped, 4j to 6j.
**MILLINERY, &c.**
All Trimmed MILLINERY HATS and BONNETS, at Your Own Prices.
All New Flowers, Feathers, Trimmings, Birds, Wings, &c., must be Sold at any Price.
Black and Coloured STR. W HATS and BONNETS, all Shapes and Colours, from 1d each. FELT HATS, from 3d each.
20 Dozen Muslin MOB CAPS to be cleared from 2d each.
**MANTLES, JACKETS, CAPES, WATER-PROOFS.**
Ladies’ and Children’s Mantles, Jackets, Capes, Mackintoshes, Golf and Imperial Cloaks, in all the latest and most approved styles, at such extraordinary low prices as should effect a total and complete clearance.
**HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY.**
Checked Tea Cloths, 3j to 4j. Lot Honeycomb Tovels, from 1d.
Huckaback and Bath Tovels, cheap.
Sheeting, Calicoes, Quilts, and Toilet Covers.
Linen, Damask, and Fancy Tablecloths, Lace Curtains, Canvas Curtains, Art Muslins, Oretonnes, &c. Linen Dowlas and Apron Cloths ; special lines.
Linen, Union, and Cotton Tuckings at Manufacturers’ Prices.
50 Pairs Scotch Blankets, soiled by water, clearing at 30 per cent. under value
**DRESSMAKING—SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.**
During the Currency of this Sale, the making of LADIES’ DRESSES will be reduced to the LOW CHARGE of 9s each, and for CASH ONLY. Cotton Wrappers and Blouses, &c., will also made under current charges.
**GENT.’S SUITS TO MEASURE.** Fit and Style Guaranteed.
### I NTIMATION.
**EXTENSIVE SALE OF HOUSE FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c.**
The National Telephone Company’s premises, whose lease expires in May, are to be added to Messrs A. FRASER & COY.’S already Extensive FURNITURE SALoons, the structural alterations on which will necessitate the disposal of a great part of one of the Largest FURNITURE and CARPET STOCKS in SCOTLAND. Full particulars of this important Sale, which begins on THURSDAY, 23th March will shortly be advertised, and should be of special interest to Parties about to Furnish Mansion-Houses, Hotels, Shooting Lodges, Villas, Co’tages, &c.
**A. FRASER & COY.,**
**COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS,**
**UNION STREET & FALCON SQUARE,**
**INVERNESS.**
Note.—The Fine Selection of Articles left over from the Oriental Exhibition will be Sold at reductions of 5s to 10s per Pound. Furniture purchased during Sale will be stored free of charge.
**C ABAGE PLANTS is 3d per 100.**
**Free by Post.** W. BAXTER, Nurseryman, Inverness.
**GLOBE GAS AND OIL ENGINES**
**FOR**
**EFFICIENCY, DURABILITY, SIMPLICITY, and MODERATE COST, are Unequaled.**
MAKERS—POLLOCK & WHYTE, Glasgow.
AGENT—WM. GRAHAM, Gordon Street, Forres.
**SPECIAL CHEAP PRICES FOR IRON BEDSTEAD, TRAVELLING TRUNKS, COAL BOXES, DOOR MATS, BRUSHES, LAMPS, OILS, &c., at C. FRASER & Co.’s, 6 Drummond Street.**
**ONTRACTORS TO GOVERNMENT**
**HER MAJESTY’S INSTITUTIONS.**
**NKW PATRICKS FOR 1895 NOW READY.**
Our Looms have been busy weaving the most exquisite esigns in Tweeds, Serges, Vicunas, Worsted, I adies’ Costumes, and New Effects in Reversible Cloth for Ladies Capes and Gentlemen’s Coatings for 1895. Any length cut. Carriage and Patterns Free. Awarded the only Gold Medal, Isle of Man, 1892 ; only Gold Medal, Newcastle, 1893 ; only Grand Man, 1894 ; and Highest Award to a Soochi Medal, Manchester, 1894 ; and Highest Award to a Soochi Manufacturer for Travelling Rugs and Tweeds at the World’s Fair, Chicago. J Graham Henderson was the only Soochi Tweed Manufacturer selected to judge Wools at the World’s Fair, Chicago. Save time and money by purchasing direct from J GRAHAM HENDERSON, Soochi Tweed Manufacturer, Weensforth Mill, Hawick, Scotland.
**BEST HOME OATMEAL, s 6d per Stone.**
Finest Pastry Flour, 1s 7d pe Stone ; Household from 9s 6d per Boll. J. Jack, Exchange.
**SEVEN**
**SPECIAL**
**LINES.**
**100 PAIRS MEN’S STRONG KIP BLUCHERS, 5s 3d per pair.**
**Postage, 6d extra.**
**OUR OWN MAKE.**
**140 PAIRS | [{"model_id": "FireRedTeam/FireRed-OCR", "column_name": "markdown", "timestamp": "2026-02-28T17:24:59.639861"}] | |
6,423 | 8,900 | Highland News issue: 598 | 4 | 4 | 4 | Saturday 23/03/1895 | 1895 | P. MacLeod & Co. | Inverness | https://view.nls.uk/manifest/2486/4757/248647576/manifest.json | "**THE HIGHLAND NEWS, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1895.**\n\n---\n\n### [ALL RIGHTS RESERVED]\n### THE OUTLA(...TRUNCATED) | "[{\"model_id\": \"FireRedTeam/FireRed-OCR\", \"column_name\": \"markdown\", \"timestamp\": \"2026-0(...TRUNCATED) | |
6,492 | 8,533 | Highland News issue: 2033 | 3 | 8 | 3 | Saturday 16/09/1922 | 1922 | Highland News, Limited | Inverness | https://view.nls.uk/manifest/2437/3296/243732962/manifest.json | "# HIGHLAND NEWS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1922\n**3**\n\n---\n\n### ERUPTIONS ON HEAD AND BACK\n\n**(...TRUNCATED) | "[{\"model_id\": \"FireRedTeam/FireRed-OCR\", \"column_name\": \"markdown\", \"timestamp\": \"2026-0(...TRUNCATED) | |
6,526 | 8,545 | Highland News issue: 2033 | 2 | 8 | 2 | Saturday 16/09/1922 | 1922 | Highland News, Limited | Inverness | https://view.nls.uk/manifest/2437/3296/243732962/manifest.json | "# 2 HIGHLAND NEWS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1922\n\n---\n\n## MALTONA\n**Liqueur**\n**Tonic Wine.**\(...TRUNCATED) | "[{\"model_id\": \"FireRedTeam/FireRed-OCR\", \"column_name\": \"markdown\", \"timestamp\": \"2026-0(...TRUNCATED) | |
6,514 | 8,554 | Highland News issue: 2031 | 8 | 8 | 8 | Saturday 02/09/1922 | 1922 | Highland News, Limited | Inverness | https://view.nls.uk/manifest/2437/3296/243732960/manifest.json | "# HIGHLAND NEWS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1922\n\n## GLASGOW NOTES\n\nA fortnight hence—on Friday, (...TRUNCATED) | "[{\"model_id\": \"FireRedTeam/FireRed-OCR\", \"column_name\": \"markdown\", \"timestamp\": \"2026-0(...TRUNCATED) | |
6,300 | 8,812 | Highland News issue: 599 | 2 | 4 | 2 | Saturday 30/03/1895 | 1895 | P. MacLeod & Co. | Inverness | https://view.nls.uk/manifest/2486/4757/248647577/manifest.json | "# THE HIGHLAND NEWS, SATURDAY MARCH 30. 1895.\n\n**TO FARM SERVANTS, GARDENERS, AND GAMEKEEPERS.** (...TRUNCATED) | "[{\"model_id\": \"FireRedTeam/FireRed-OCR\", \"column_name\": \"markdown\", \"timestamp\": \"2026-0(...TRUNCATED) |
Document OCR using FireRed-OCR
This dataset contains OCR results from images in davanstrien/nls-highland-news-sample using FireRed-OCR, a 2.1B model fine-tuned from Qwen3-VL-2B-Instruct.
Processing Details
- Source Dataset: davanstrien/nls-highland-news-sample
- Model: FireRedTeam/FireRed-OCR
- Number of Samples: 10
- Processing Time: 7.9 min
- Processing Date: 2026-02-28 17:25 UTC
Configuration
- Image Column:
image - Output Column:
markdown - Dataset Split:
train - Batch Size: 16
- Max Model Length: 32,768 tokens
- Max Output Tokens: 8,192
- GPU Memory Utilization: 80.0%
Model Information
FireRed-OCR is a document OCR model that converts images to structured Markdown:
- Fine-tuned from Qwen3-VL-2B-Instruct (2.1B parameters)
- LaTeX formula support (inline and block)
- HTML table extraction
- Layout-aware text extraction
- Apache 2.0 licensed
Dataset Structure
The dataset contains all original columns plus:
markdown: The extracted text in markdown formatinference_info: JSON list tracking all OCR models applied to this dataset
Usage
from datasets import load_dataset
import json
# Load the dataset
dataset = load_dataset("{output_dataset_id}", split="train")
# Access the markdown text
for example in dataset:
print(example["markdown"])
break
# View all OCR models applied to this dataset
inference_info = json.loads(dataset[0]["inference_info"])
for info in inference_info:
print(f"Column: {info['column_name']} - Model: {info['model_id']}")
Reproduction
This dataset was generated using the uv-scripts/ocr FireRed-OCR script:
uv run https://huggingface.co/datasets/uv-scripts/ocr/raw/main/firered-ocr.py \
davanstrien/nls-highland-news-sample \
<output-dataset> \
--image-column image \
--batch-size 16 \
--max-model-len 32768 \
--max-tokens 8192 \
--gpu-memory-utilization 0.8
Generated with UV Scripts
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