Description Years Ago

Yeas Ago
26, October 1977
1900
Items from the Pictou Advocate 77 years ago.
The annual meeting of the Pictou Fire Brigade was held Monday evening. The membership stands at 45. The election of officers resulted as follows: Chief of Brigade – G. Adam Pringle (re-elected); Assistant Chief- Adam Carson (re-elected); Secretary- John Tobin. The “Pictou” Company re-elected their officers; Captain- W.H. Noonan; Lieut. – D.C. Henderson. The “Empress” Company re-elected their officers: Captain- J.A. Stalker; Lieut.- W.D. McKenzie.
1910
Inside from the Pictou Advocate 67 years ago.
The winter steamers Earl Grey and Minto are making regular trips and are handling large quantities of freight. The Earl Grey is running to Charlottetown and the Minto to Georgetown.

1935
Inside from the Pictou Advocate 67 years ago.
The annual meeting of the Past Noble Grands Club of Princess Rebekah Lodge was held at the home of Mrs. Thomas Scott recently and the following officers elected for 1935: President Mrs. A. Rot Stewart; Vice President, Mrs. J.C. Profit; Secretary, Addie F. Robinson; Treasure, Mrs. J.W. Arthur.

1950
Inside from the Pictou Advocate 67 years ago.
Col. And Mrs. D.H. Sutherland and son Donald of River John arrived in Pictou last week to spend the rest of the winter with Col. Sutherlands’ brother, Dr. R.H. Sutherland. Donald’s a student at Pictou Academy.