February 3, 1936
Hillview Notes
On New Year’s Day, the Orangemen held their annual parade. Divine Service was held in the United Church conducted by Rev. J. Wareham who gave a very able address. In the evening tea was served in the Orange Hall and games were kept up till the wee hours of the morning. A very enjoyable day was spent by all.
On January the second some of the teachers returned from their holidays, Mis
ses Benson, Halfyard, and Avery were guests at the home of M. J. Frost before going back to their schools around the Arm. On Saturday of that week, Mr. L. Harris and Mr. S. Drover also returned from their holidays. We hope they all enjoyed a very happy Xmas and New Year.
Last Thursday night the members of the Young People’s Society staged a play in the Orange Hall, entitled, “Virginia Opens the Door”. Those who took part are as follows: Miss M. L. Avery, Miss Velva Churchill, Miss Florence Stoyles, Miss Myrtle Baker, Mr. L. Harris, Mr. S. Drover, Mr. L. Ivany and Mr. N. Benson. Much credit is due our teacher, Mr. Harris who very freely gave his time to make the pay such a success.
On Tuesday last we learnt of the death of our beloved King George V, and flags were hoisted half mast as a mark of respect to the memory of our late Sovereign. On Jan. 28th Divine Service was held at eleven o’clock in the United Church, presided over by Mr. M. Stoyles, our lay-man. The music was under the direction of Miss M. L. Avery and at the close of the service the Dead March was rendered.
Rev. Quinton, the new deacon for Random South, paid his first visit to Hillview and preached at St. Michael’s Church on Jan. 26th.
-CORRESPONDENT.
Hillview, T.B.
Jan. 28th
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February 29, 1936
Woman Drowned in Well at Hillview
A tragedy which cast a gloom over the settlement of Hillview, Trinity Bay, occurred on Friday, when Mrs. David Stoyles of that place lost her life by drowning. According to a message, Mrs. Stoyles left the home to go to the well a short distance away. As she was in the act of drawing a bucket of water she slipped and, falling in, was drowned.
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March 4, 1936
Obituary – Mr. Albert Drover
At Sunnyside (Bay Bull’s Arm), on December 29th, there passed peacefully away one of our oldest and respected citizens in the person of Mr. Albert Drover, at the age of 78 years. Uncle Albert, as he was familiarly known, was one of the pioneer settlers of this community and up to the time of his death was a successful and independent fisherman, having for his whole lifetime derived his living from the products of the sea. His keen sense of judgment and strict economy gave a bountiful supply of stores at all times.
A devoted and untiring Church worker was evidenced by the fact that for nearly 40 years he held the position of church sexton, a service which he well and ably performed.
He leaves to mourn besides a wife, two sons at home, one daughter at Halifax and one at Hodge’s Cove, Random; two brothers at Hodge’s Cove and one at Buffalo, U.S.A.; one sister at Vancouver, one at Long Pond, Manuel’s, and one at home, as well as 16 grand children.
He was laid to rest on the eve of old year’s day in the C. of E. cemetery. His coffin was beautifully adorned with wreaths, crosses and sprays of flowers which showed the respect in which he was held.
To the sorrowing relatives and friends the writer extends deepest sympathy.
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March 9, 1936
Hillview Notes
On February 2nd a very unusual scene was witnessed here, when the harbor was filled with seals which drove large numbers of herring in upon the Beach. Many people were attracted by the sight and watched it with great interest.
We are glad to see Miss Jennie Frost home again. Miss Frost had recently taken up domestic duties at Grand Falls, but owing to ill-health was advised by the doctors to return home. We are glad to hear that she has improved greatly since her return.
Mr. Lawrence Adey from Adeytown, paid us a short visit during the week.
Miss Belle Benson was the guest of Miss M. L. Avery on Sunday, Feb. 9th.
On Wednesday, 26th, we learnt with regret the passing of Hon. F. C. Alderice, and on Friday all the schools here were closed as a mark of respect. Many of the nearby teachers were visitors to Hillview on that day.
On Monday of last week a concert was staged at North West Brook under the direction of Mr. Lewis Ivany, the U.C. teacher here. Mr. Drove the C. of E. teacher at Hillview, who is a very able performer also assisted Mr. Ivany. Mr. L. Harris acted as chairman. The concert provided quite a success, as shown by the large number of people who came from the neighboring settlements.
We were glad to see among the visitors at Hillview during the week Mr. Edmund A. Lambert whom we hear will be leaving us again shortly.
On Friday morning the 28th, a gloom was spread over this little settlement when we heard of the tragic death of Mrs. Alfred Stoyles who, while drawing water from a well near her home, was drowned. Her daughter Susie, thinking that her mother was absent longer than usual, went to see what was the cause of the delay, and discovered her mother’s body at the bottom of the well. An alarm was immediately raised and her body recovered from the well by Mrs. Wilson Stoyles and Mr. Alfred Stoyles.
The funeral took place on Sunday and was the largest ever attended here. Many people from around the Arm came to pay their last respects to one who was well known and loved by all who knew her. To the family and relatives who are mourning their sad loss we extend our deepest sympathy in their hour of bereavement.
CORRESPONDENT.
Hillview, March 2nd.
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April 14, 1936
Destructive Fire at Little Heart’s Ease
The secretary of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs received the following message this morning from Little Heart’s Ease via Hillview:
“Ezekiel Martin of this vicinity lost his home and all contents yesterday by fire, also his barn and calf. His brother, William Martin, living nearby, lost his saw mill, barn and all contents. No insurance was carried on the properties.”
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April 20, 1936
Captain Drowned, Motor Boat Sank
Captain Eldon Drodge of Little Heart’s East was accidentally drowned yesterday when his motor boat sank at Deer Harbor whilst he was loading lumber. According to a message to the Posts and Telegraphs from the postmaster at Hillview, the body has no yet been recovered.
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October 23, 1936
Hodge’s Cove Notes
The friends of Mrs. Mary Ann Thomas will be glad to know that on Wednesday, Oct. 7th, she attained her 78th birthday. The occasion was marked by a small gathering of friends and relatives at the home of her son, Willis, and his wife. Also present was her sister, Mrs. James Drover, who is but two years her junior; Mrs. George Thomas, the wife of her elder son; Mrs. George Peddle, an old friend; her grandchildren, Lily, Cyril and Ella Thomas, also Master Norman Langor. It was a very happy gathering and Mrs. Thomas proved herself able to enjoy a cup of tea with the best of them. In fact one could hardly believe that she had outlived her prescribed limit, in view of her good spirits and abundant good health.
To all appearances we are going to have a very early winter and the majority of people are looking forward with dread thereto. The summer fishery has been almost a complete failure both ashore and afloat, which coupled with the low price will result in many people having to seek Government relief, despite their dislike for so doing. One sometimes wonders if it were not better for men to look to the land completely for their living and to let the fishery take a back place amongst our industries. One bright spot however is the abundance of the crops. This will no doubt help in some measure to alleviate the general distress.
All the fishermen are now home and Capt. William Smith is in harbor discharging and drying his catch.
Everyone was shocked to hear of the tragic death of Mrs. D. Shaw of Little Heart’s Ease and the sympathy of the whole district is extended to her family.
The weather has been excellent this past week and even our old friend the fog seems to have deserted us altogether.
-COR.
Hodge’s Cove, T.B., October 16
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Transcribed by Maria Drover, June 2023
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