Old St Andrews History and Founding Spirit Examined
The article surveys five centuries of St Andrews University history. It notes its founding around 1411, calm study amid turbulent town lore, and famed patrons like Wardlaw and Kennedy. It highlights zeal over riches, modest beginnings, and lasting scholarly impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
George Buchanan
Andrew Lang
Shairp
the Bruce
Black Douglas
Queen Mary
Chastelard
Darnley
Buchanan
University
Europe
St.Andrew’s
France
Germany
Elphinstone
Aberdeen University
Wardlaw
Oxford
Cambridge
Paris
Pisa
Benedict XIII
Benedict
University of Paris
Orleans
Scotland
St. Andrew’s
Kennedy
Duchess of Connaught At Rideau Hall Described
Canadians show curiosity about the Duchess of Connaught who has just arrived to preside at Rideau Hall and her daughter. Details about Her Royal Highness remain scarce, though she is noted as the daughter of Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Rideau Hall
Duchess of
Princess Patricia At Ottawa Society Spotlight
The article portrays Princess Patricia as a lively, independent young woman with wit and artistic talent. It notes her charm on arrival in Quebec, friendly conversations with Canadians, athletic skills in golf, outdoor love, and multilingual travels. It hints she will charm Ottawa society and influence capital fashion and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Patricia
Ottawa
Crown Princess
Sweden
Chui King Explains Chinese Reform Aims in Vancouver
Chui King leader of the Chinese Reform Association says the revolution seeks representative government and immediate political concessions. He cites railroads and foreign loans as core grievances and notes Parliament opens Friday with expectations of lively proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chui King
Chinese Reform Association
Su Chong
Li Yuen Hung
Yeung Chung
Yuen Shai Hei
China
Hyen
Japan
Movement of the Republic Society
Sun Yat San
Vancouver
United States
Chee Kong Tong
Masonic Society
Chinatown
Celestial Empire
Sale of Mineral Claims for Unpaid Taxes in Prince Rupert
Notice of public auction in Prince Rupert BC on November 6 1911 at 10 o clock for sale of mineral claims due taxes as of June 30 1911 plus costs. A Cuthbert Assessor and Collector Prince Rupert Assessment District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Rupert
Province of
British Columbia
A.D
B. C
A. Cuthbert
Hickey
Golconda
McKinley
Laurier Teasers
Et al
P. Et al
Singlehurst
Christensen
Hague
Coast
Lands to be Purchased in Skeena District Coast
Mitchell Albert of Prince Rupert applies to purchase 480 acres described near the Exchumsik River with a post marks and boundary chain measurements. Philip T Chesley of Prince Rupert applies to purchase 320 acres near the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway between mile posts 77 and 78 with described corners and dates dated 1911.
Notice of land lease application by George W. Kerr Prince Rupert butcher
Form of Notice states George W Kerr of Prince Rupert intends to apply for lease of land described as 820 acres more or less. The parcel runs 80 chains south then 40 chains west then 80 chains north then 40 chains east from a post 300 yards west of Mile Post 79 on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line. Surveyor date noted as August 26.
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Skeena
Queen Charlotte Islands
Eirza Sutherland
Blair
Nebraska
Point Commencement
Eliza Sutherland
George S. Mayer
Aimee Merrill
Masset
B. C
Coast
Thomas Stewart
Prince Rupert
At & Post
John Kirkaldy
Skeena Land District
Mitchell Albert
Exchumsik River
Mitchell Albbert
John R. Beatty
George M. Wilson
Mountain
New Mexico
Hell's Gate Slough
A. Wilson
George A. McNicholl
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Philip T. Chesley
Skeena Land
Shames River
Philip T. Chhsley
Edward Chesley
John A. Kirkpatrick
Alexander Faulds
Vancouver
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad
George W. Kerr
Butcher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old ST. Andrews
Scottish University
the Duchess OF
Manuel
Morrice River
Range
Coast District
Robert A. Renwick
Department of Lands
Victoria
Notich
Big Canyon Hotel
Kitselas
J. W. Paterson
Oli
Geo. W. Kerr
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