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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1894
Page
2
A candid defense of the Whiteway led governance faces criticism from rival factions. The piece asserts unscrupulous politicians have ruined public affairs and urges voters to reclaim rights, rallying behind continued support for the Whiteway bond agenda and opposition to mercantile influence.
Reported move extends the Legislative Assembly’s term to May 23 by royal command. Critics warn of stagnation and urge timely measures, asserting the prorogation favors the Tory party and delays a general election and public business.
The note argues the opposite side jeopardizes Newfoundland’s credit as bonds fall ten percent in London. It praises the Whiteway Party for railways and resource development, condemns vindictive opponents, and urges recalling Sir William Whiteway to resume the session and restore colony credit, warning of ruin and public anger.
A court recounts a chaotic scene where petitioners in a St John case were unaware of their role, uncertain and amused testimonies emerged, and counsel Gibbs promised safety and no costs while a dramatized ending hints at a poisoned act in the courtroom.
In a colonial campaign, petitioners accuse Hon. J. P. Fox and colleague T. J. Murphy of being duped by a popular figure. They reveal the candidate Fenelon as defeated and call for exposure of the true character of the involved men.
St Patrick's Eve ball at Public Hall hosted by Mrs Beatty and A H Beatty drew about ninety couples. Dancing began at nine, supper at midnight, with fine decor and praise for the hosts. Notable musical items included duets by Simon Timotheus and Ferdinand Joshua under the Bishop, and a string band led dancing into the early hours.
A lively two part program featured songs by Dr Freebairn and Mr H M Herbert, with dialogues like My Friend Bob and The Canvassing Agent drawing strong support. The event closed with Home Sweet Home and the National Anthem, and a bazaar is planned in September to aid church debt, inviting contributions to Rev A Pittman.
The Port-de-Grave church youth staged a well attended program last Thursday night under Miss Hussey. Proceeds from 10 cent admissions totaled eight dollars intended to buy church service books. The program featured songs dialogues readings and curtain lectures with participants including Mr John Seaviour Mr W Pierce Rev A O Waghorne and Mrs Caudle.
All members are requested to meet at the usual place this evening at sight o'clock for the election of officers and despatch of other business.
Mails from the South and North arrived yesterday morning. Messrs. Winifred I and Allan Scott, sons of Dr. Scott, arrived here Thursday from St John’s via Marshalville after leaving St John’s Tuesday. Mr. George Rideout's wife of Lower Head died suddenly Thursday afternoon after crossing the ice Friday. She was a mother of several children and our sympathy goes to her bereaved husband and family. Candidates’ applications for diplomas forwarded by our Local Committee have been accepted by the Council of Higher Education in St John’s despite mail delays. The Council granted a small allowance for the late submissions, with hundreds of applications already received from various parts of the colony, signaling strong support for higher education with the new Council in St John’s.
Marshalville Methodist school held an entertaining and instructive event in the town schoolhouse on Tuesday evening last the 23rd. The program featured addresses recitations dialogues and musical pieces with the young performers praised for their commendable effort. Rev Mr Edmondson delivered a notable address on living for a purpose and the teacher Miss Harvey trained the children for the occasion.
In the House of Assembly Mr. Goodridge criticizes the government for not proceeding to Hall's Bay while claiming a railway line was started. He cites a dissenting view by Mr. Morine, labeling the government statement as misleading and noting work began on September 14th.
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