TOWN NEWS

[Welland Tribune, 21 August 1891]

Teacher’s Examinations

At the recent examinations at Welland high school there were 21 candidates in the primary examination,  of whom seven passed, viz: J. Bald, M. Bowen, K. Bald, F. Henderson, R. Jenkinson, M. Sherk, N. Taylor. These are entitled to teachers’ third-class certificates.

In the Junior Leaving or second-class certificates’ examination there were five candidates, of whom four passed, viz: A. Stayzer, F. Woodworth, F. Wilson (passed in Greek) and Miss Bowes.

In Senior Leaving examination there were three candidates, of whom two passed: Emily Sawle and T. Buckton (honors), These are entitled to teachers’ first class certificates.

Passed the matriculation for Toronto University: D. McKenny, T. Buckton.

The showing for the school is very creditable, and an unusually large percentage  having passed in all but the primary.

Willie E. Farr, formerly of Welland, died at Springfield, Mo., his funeral taking place at that city on Sunday, Aug. 9^th, interment at the Catholic cemetery. Deceased, although suffering the misfortune of having his lower limbs paralyzed, was of a cheerful, courteous and obliging disposition, and had many friends who greatly regret his demise.

IT would be difficult to find a prettier or healthier spot in Ontario to spend a summer holiday than Niagara-on-the-Lake. Paradise Grove is suitable for large excursions who wish to provide their own refreshments; it commands a fine view of the river. Chautauqua is especially attractive for the beauty of its location and the interesting character of its entertainments.

The Queen’s Royal is a favorite hotel with those whose purses are very deep,- but for a cozy hotel located on the very brink of the wide river as it empties into the lake, we commend our readers to the Lake View House, under the management of Mr. Henry Bell, formerly of St. Catharines and Port Colborne. From the balconies of this hotel guests have a magnificent view of the river and lake. The Lake View is convenient to all boats and trains, is headquarters for boating and fishing parties, and the charges are very moderate.

THE old and well-known business of Mr. S. Lamont, this town, is offered for sale. A bargain for somebody.

THE late Mr. D’Everardo’s signature was a “terror” to decipher, and his name is equally inscrutable to those unacquainted.

LOST TWO FINGERS- As David Doan, better known as “Tode” Doan, and Ernest Davis, were cutting brush on Mr. Duncan’s farm in Humberstone on Monday, Doan shifted his hand and had the misfortune to be struck on the right hand by his companion’s axe, cutting through about half the hand lengthways, permanently disabling the third and fourth fingers.