Stories : 1891-1900 33 Baseball in Georgetown A Baseball Club was organized in Georgetown in the Spring of 1900. Temple Macdonald was president; Harry Westaway , vice-president; Sullivan Henry , treasurer and Permenas McLeod , secretary. On May 26, Georgetown teams led by captains A. McConnell and S. Henry engaged in a hard-fought battle. The McConnell team finally won the day. (From Patriot. May 4th & May 26, 1900) The Georgetown Foundries -----------------???------- "Though the bell of the old Vulcan Foundry at Georgetown rang the death knell of that establishment a good many years ago, there are now two steam whistles to take its place. One of these does the "blowing" for Messrs. Ross and Fairchild whose new factory is turning out successful work; the other announces the fact that Mr. A. H. Parker 's establishment is still in full blast, as it has been for the last 12 or 13 years. During that time its bustling owner has built up a considerable trade, especially in plough metals, which turn up the sod in all parts of this province and in the Magdalens. They have a temper peculiarly their own enabling them to endure any amount of wear and tear-a fact farmers are not slow to appreciate." (Patriot. May 14, 1900) The James Allen Wins 1 In a regatta, in Georgetown , on Aug. 15, 1900 sponsored by the Kings County Amateur Athletic Club, the James Allen , a boat designed, built and captained by Samuel Hemphill won the Hodgson Challenge Cup . Hemphill also sometimes raced his Myrtle E. Another Hemphill, Charles, captained the Pansy in such races.(Patriot. August, 1900) Three Rivers Boating Club Formed The Three Rivers Boating Club was organized in the late summer of 1900. Georgetown persons involved included: Nelson Fairchild , Temple Macdonald , H. W. Macdonald , E. H McEachern , Chas. Fitzgerald, John A. MCDonald and J. H. Byrne . (Patriot. Sept. 18, 1900) Georgetown School Pupils Present Georgetown school-teacher, Mr. A. J. Fraser , was honoured by his pupils before leaving for other parts. He was presented "a handsome clock" with a speech of regret and thanks by Miss Maggie McConnell . Other pupils signing the address included Percy Manuel , Lizzie Hemphill , Marion McPhee , Mamie Smith , Nellie McPhee , Aggie Smith , Maggie McPhee , Theva (sic) Hemphill, Charlotte Lavengie , Mary Batcheller (sic), Gladie Macdonald, Florrie Johnson , Willie Bell , Lavers, Newman Lavers , Elmer Jenkins , Joseph Welsh , Charles Thissell (sic), Jimmy Hemphill , Willie Grant , Jimmy McKinnon , Lloyd Leeman , Willie McPhee , Tom Dougan . (Patriot. Sept. 1900) Bear Scares Cyclists "Last Friday evening about nine o'clock, Messrs James Skinner and Eugene McEachern , two young men belonging to Georgetown , were out bicycling on the , a few miles from the firm of Macdonald & Bros, lobster factory where they work during the summer. This road runs through a large tract of thick woods and is about as lonely as any on the Island. As they were pedaling along at a smart clip in the moonlight, suddenly a bear leaped out close to Skinner's wheel. The two bicyclists became flying men instanter and left Mr. Bruin to his meditations. After an exciting run of four miles they arrived at one of the houses reeking with perspiration and well-nigh exhausted with their terrific exertions. Some time ago a deaf and dumb man named Burke was chased by this same animal and reached the factory with his face and hands scratched and bleeding, and clothing torn from contact with the bushes as he tore his way madly through them. This bear is no creature of the imagination and has been seen several times by parties in that locality." (Patriot. June 18, 1900) St. David's Church Renovated "St. David's Presbyterian Church at Georgetown was re-opened last Sunday after having been closed for several weeks in order to undergo repairs and renovation. Services were conducted by Rev. J. K. Fraser of St.