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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1892
Page
2
Debates on sealing labor rest and Sunday work feature Captain Blandford testimony and support from seasoned sealing captains. The House votes on a bill shaping sealing rules, aiming to benefit the industry and nation, amid discussions of divine providence and Sabbath observance.
The House in committee of the whole on Public Health debated amendments to the Sandy Seating Bill. Speakers opposed the measure while others supported it. A casting vote by the Speaker passed the amended report, with the bill slated for third reading tomorrow. The House adjourned to four o clock.
Amid weathered notes the meeting opened at four. A petition from Torbay and others regarding roads and of Shoe Cove was presented. Walsh Jr. of Western Port submitted a petition for road works. A further petition from Musgrave Harbor residents about boat access and a needed service was discussed as a priority.
The House approved a grant of 126 004 46 for roads streets and bridges in the colony and passed a bill for payment of interest on St Johns sewerage loans. The session moved to second readings on several bills and adjourned until tomorrow afternoon.
The House opened at four. Secretary laid on the table multiple 1891 reports and returns from the Surveyor General and Geological Survey including Consolidated Cash Account Land Survey at Bay St George Mining returns licenses leases licenses and grants Crown Lands free grants occupancy location tickets and related documents.
In committee of the whole the Pewater chair heard an amendment to suspend indemnity clauses in the Revenue Bill until imperial assent is obtained. Governor information prompted the move to avoid friction between Governor Council and House. The amendment, adopted, led to the bill's passage with amendments and subsequent adjournment.
Attending Divine Service on St John Baptist Day Tillin gate Lodge No 2364 F and A M held an emergency meeting to elect officers for the year with dispensation from the Provincial Grand Lodge. Rev R Temple preached, Rev S J Andrews read the lessons, and Bro Andrew Linfield was installed Worshipful Master by Past Master Grey.
Miss Georgina Stirling and Miss Janet Stirling arrive by the Rhinderin steamer after a ten day crossing from Cardiff. Miss G Stirling, four years away, has trained in singing in Italy and Paris, receiving wide praise. the sisters plan a short rest before resuming tuition in Paris.
The General Booth was not in ice collision as first thought. The schooner sank after water flooded the cabin following ice clearance. Owner Mr. Jacob Moores suffered major losses of summer supplies and outfit, with uncertain early summer fishing prospects.
The annual Methodist Conference met at Grand Bank on Wednesday last. The Rev. T. W. Atkinson was chosen President and the Rev. A. D. Morton, A.M., Secretary. Atkinson, formerly a minister of Twilllingate and Fogo circuits, is well known to Methodist people and his promotion is welcomed by friends far and near.
A midsummer day proved unusually cold with a north wind lasting several days. The breeze slowed growth of vegetation and contributed to the chilly, Fail-like November atmosphere.
A Newfoundland notice complains that the Northern coastal steamer schedule is unclear and delays harm northern settlements and fishing districts. It urges better public communication and questions Western route priorities, noting the Conscript will depart north on the coming Tuesday.
Several fishing boats that left earlier this month returned during the week. Most fared poorly while five boats reported strong catches in a short voyage. Ice along the coast slowed operations and boats plan to head to Labrador next week.
A telegram from Fogo reports the schooner Stella Moria under master William Miller arrived from Greenspond White Bay with 420 hamela fish. Owner John W. Hodge is congratulated on the vessel’s success this fishing season following a successful spring seal fishery.
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