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welland schools 1904-605
DOMINION ELECTIONS
To the Electors of the County of Welland:
[Welland Tribune, 22 July 1904]
Gentlemen-Some months ago I stated in the press that I was a candidate for the House of Commons for the County of Welland, and that if either of the two political parties would nominate a farmer as its candidate I would retire in his favor, but as neither party has done so I now beg to announce that I am in the field as a candidate as your representative, and, as an Independent Conservative and a farmer, I appeal to you for your support and influence. I believe all reasonable men feel that the farmers are entitled to a larger representation in the House of Commons than they now have, as the welfare of the Dominion of Canada depends largely upon the prosperity of the agricultural community.
Should you elect me as your representative I will endeavor to faithfully discharge the duty entrusted to me and I will support all motions which I believe to be in the best interests of the Dominion of Canada, irrespective of which party introduces them.
Respectfully Yours,
WALTER UPPER
Collision on Wabash
[Simcoe Reformer, August 19, 1904]
A collision took place on Monday night between two Wabash freight trains at Welland Junction. Very little damage was done to the engines and only one freight car was overturned. The accident however caused some delay in traffic.
Grand Trunk Station Was Burned
[Simcoe Reformer, June 11, 1904]
The Grand Trunk station at Welland Junction was burned last week. Also the residence of Mr. Hayes the agent. The fire was the result of an explosion of a lamp.
WELLAND NEWS, LIBRARY REPORT, A PLEASANT EVENING
[People’s Press, 12 January 1904]
The removal of the Frost business from town and the effect in keeping away other industries are to be deplored, but by far the worst result of the vote on the exemption bylaw is the influence it will have in deterring and discouraging the business men of the town from promoting other enterprises here. It will no doubt knock out the movement to establish a wharf here, as nobody will care to put money in any undertaking with the prospect of having it treated by the ratepayers at the first opportunity as the Frost factory company has been treated. Monday Jan. 4., 1904 was truly a “Black Monday” for the town of Welland.
Yesterday’s Mail-Empire says:- “H.L. Frost of Welland is talking of moving his factory to Hamilton. The business will be considerably enlarged. St. Catharines is making a bid for the industry.”
LIBRARY REPORT
Classification of books issued from the Welland Public Library during the month of Dec., 1903:-
| Biography | 7 |
| Fiction | 106 |
| History | 80 |
| Miscellaneous | 17 |
| General Literature | 80 |
| Poetry and drama | 1 |
| Religious Literature | 4 |
| Science and Art | 10 |
| Voyages and Travels | 10 |
| Periodicals | 17 |
| Total | 332 |
Henry W. Boyd, Librarian
A PLEASANT EVENING
One of the most pleasant events of the season was the dance given by the dancing class to its junior members on Friday evening last. There were about 45 couples present, including grown up members and and a few others. The evening was a thoroughly enjoyable one and the guests did not disperse until after one a.m. Vanalstine’s orchestra furnished fine music for the occasion.
Among those from out of town present were: Miss Weller, Miss Marjorie Weller, Harry Weller, Mr. Davy, Miss McGuire, St. Catharines; Miss McDermott, Miss Mary Battle, Tom and Dave Battle, Thorold; Miss Louise Carter, Port Colborne; Mr. Plumb and Mr. McGlennon, Brown’s Nurseries.
The class will not meet next Friday evening owing to the firemen’s dance; the next dance is announced for the 22d inst., unless cancelled.
THE KINDERGARTEN
[Welland Tribune, 1 January 1904]
An unfounded impression prevails that if the kindergarten department of the public school were done away with there would be a saving to the town. Not so. The other departments of the school complain of overcrowding as it is, and if the kindergarten were abolished and its attendance (or even half of them) added to the other departments the engagement of another teacher would be imperative. At the opening of the kindergarten in September, 17 pupils were entered and the average attendance was 38 until the diphtheria scare interfered. This attendance certainly shows that a kindergarten is needed and appreciated, and that if it were agreed with, another teacher would be hired for the other departments.