Georgetown Stories : 1891-1900 32 surrounding settlements, and a highly enjoyable time was spent though the rain in the evening interfered somewhat with the crowd's enjoyment. Various games were indulged in and intervening music was not wanting. The proceeds which amounted to a snug sum will be devoted to charitable purposes. The spot selected for the gathering was a most suitable one and commanded a good view of the Cardigan River ." (Patriot. July 31, 1899) St. David's Bell Confuses Other Churchgoers. "Last Sunday week, evening service in St. David's Presbyterian Church, Georgetown , was called for 6.30 o'clock instead of 7, the usual hour so as to enable the preacher, Mr. McKenzie , who lived some distance away, to reach home earlier. The other churches, however, were not to commence before seven. But when the sextons heard St. David's bell start in at 6.15, they considered their time must be astray and soon had St. James and Trinity bells chiming in also. One well-known business man believed so implicitly in the Presbyterians being up to time that he put his watch half an hour ahead. One sexton had to ring half an hour longer than usual, so as to come out right in the end." (Patriot. Oct. 24, 1899) Manuel Secures Funds for Building of Baptist Church " Mr. James Manuel of Georgetown returned today from Halifax where he went about two weeks ago to collect funds for the erection of a Baptist Church at Georgetown . Mr. Manuel , we understand, was very successful in his mission" (Patriot. Dec. 20, 1899) Captain Hemphill Does It Again "Through a blinding snowstorm that our Island steamers dared not to face, the good schooner, Marcella Butler , Capt. John Hemphill , crossed from Canso to Georgetown on Friday last. The schooner left Georgetown next day for Grand River to load produce for A. A. Macdonald & Bros , and will proceed with her cargo to Guysborough. For the last few years the same dauntless captain has had the proud honor of bringing his ice-sheathed schooner across the stormy gulf some time after the other vessels had made their last trip for the season." (Patriot. Jan 2. 1900) Georgetown and the War Georgetown boasted two townsmen men as soldiers in the War: Sgt. Edmund Hession , son of Thomas Hession and Corp. J. A. Morrison , son of Peter Morrison . The Patriot published some of their letters home. The whole Island, including Georgetown , was at patriotic fever pitch throughout the war as the following new notes testify: "The relief of Kimberley was celebrated at Georgetown last Friday night by a bonfire on the ice near the . A kerosene-saturated figure of Oom Paul stuffed to the proper proportions and fitted with a stove-pipe hat. high water pants, clerical coat, whiskers, pipe and other necessary adjuncts furnished the material for illumination. After blazing away for awhile, the gunpowder concealed about his person ignited and his end was piece???very many of them." (Patriot. Feb. 19, 1900) At the relief of Ladysmith, the S. S. Minto , in harbour, sent off rockets, and the 24 pounder cannon on shore "the only survivor of a dismantled armory and disbanded company" boomed its pleasure. (Patriot. Mar. 2, 1900) Celebrations also attended the relief of Mafeking. New Lobster Factories in Georgetown Area "Lobster packers in Georgetown and vicinity are busy preparing for the opening of the season and this year several new factories will be in operation. One of them is at Launching, the other at Panmure Island . The former is owned by James Manuel , the latter by John Condon & others. Mr. Manuel was in partnership with W. W. Jenkins last year but this season will conduct his business on his own account. His place is being taken by Mr. John Alfred McCormack . As a result of the above changes the lobster will have 2000 additional traps to lead him into temptation." (Patriot, Apr. 10,1900) . ??? '