THE friends of Mr G. Griffith, of Somerville, will be pleased to learn that he is so far recovered from a severe attack of bronchitis that he is able to return home, after being in a hospital in Melbourne for a fortnight.
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A VERY enjoyable evening was arranged by two very young ladies, Miss Doreen Dove, and Miss Sydney Levine, at Frankston House, on Wednesday evening, January 27th, in aid of the Patriotic Fund. This example could be followed by others. A splendid programme was given, including songs, party songs, recitations and dances. These young ladies are to be congratulated on the success of their evening, and the total amount received, 5s 3d, was handed over to the secretary of the Frankston Patriotic Fund.
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WE are pleased to see that Mr C. McKenzie was successful in winning the 4½ furlong Novelty Pony race with his new purchase, Myradale at the last Nyora Race Meeting.
Mr McKenzie complains of the treatment he received from the railway Department on the occasion of taking his horses to those races. He booked and paid for the conveyance of two horses from Cranbourne to Nyora, and when he arrived there with the horses he was told there was only room for one.
Besides the inconvenience and expense incurred by Mr McKenzie, he was told when he asked for a refund of the money for the box he had paid for but did not get, that he would have to make application at the head office for a refund, thus entailing further loss of time and expense.
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PASSENGERS by the evening train from Stony Point to Melbourne, on Monday, had a very unpleasant and tiresome experience on that part of the journey between Stony Point and Frankston.
Shortly after leaving Stony Point it was found that the water in the boiler of the engine had given out, and it was only at a very slow rate of progress that the train made its weary way as far as Tyabb, where the already full load of passengers was further augmented by those who had journeyed to the Tyabb sports and were returning.
A start was made from that station nearly an hour behind time and the engine made violent exertions to get to the next station (Somerville) but after several stoppages and starts again it finally stopped about half a mile from the township and all the efforts of the engine driver to get further along were unavailing, so he drew the fire and the passengers had patiently to wait by the wayside till a fresh engine was procured.
After waiting for about an hour, they were gladdened by the sound of an approaching engine and the cry ‘all aboard’ was given, and a fresh start was made.
All trouble was not over yet, for on arrival at the Junction, it was found that the engine that had brought them this far had to proceed with a train to Mornington, and another long wait was perforce made at that place, till another engine was procured from somewhere, and a start was again made for Frankston, which place was reached without further mishap at ten minutes after 8 o’clock, or nearly three hours after time.
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BOY’S HOME, FRANKSTON. The Matron of the Boy’s Home would be thankful for any new or left-off clothing for the boys, as they are very much in need of school clothes. Mrs Dean has kindly consented to receive any parcels. Trusting to meet with favorable results. Yours etc. THE MATRON.
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WEDDING BELLS. A very pretty wedding was celebrated in the Methodist Church, Somerville, between Mr George Richardson, of Melbourne, and Miss Alison Thornell, daughter of Mrs E. Thornell and the late Thomas Thornell of the Federal Nurseries.
The Rev. Jackson, assisted by Rev. H. Wallace, affirmed the ceremony.
The church had been beautifully decorated by Mrs A. Thornell for the occasion. The bride’s dress was of white crepe de chene, corsage of shadow lace, court train, falling from the shoulders, lined with shell pink, and finished with true lover’s knot of white satin ribbon, usual bridal veil of net and point lace, worked by the bride’s aunt, Mrs Westaway, of Bendigo, shower bouquet, with streamers of white satin ribbon.
The train bearers, a niece and nephew of the bride, Stella Thornell and Thomas Ryan, Stella, in a white hand embroidered silk frock, and carrying a pale pink crepe de chene muff, while the nephew was in a white satin suit, hat to match.
The bridesmaids were Miss L. Thornell (sister of bride), who wore a shell pink crepe de chene costume, relieved with white shadow lace, over net, shower bouquet of pale pink roses and carnations, with pale pink satin streamers, and Miss Francis Petrie, who was gowned in shell pink crepe de chene, bodice of shadow lace.
Mrs Thornell, the bride’s mother, wore black crepe de chene and shadow lace, hat of black silk straw, lace feather and posies.
The bride’s travelling dress was a navy blue silk tailor made costume, oriental trimmings, black silk hat with white feathered wreath. A large number of presents were made, including cheques to a very substantial amount.
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ECHOES From Egypt. Head Quarters, 2nd Infantry Brigade Mena Camp, Cairo Egypt, 2nd January, 1915.
To the Frankston Billiard Club Boys. Just a few lines to let you know what things are like in Egypt. We have a splendid camp here about ten miles out of Cairo. Electric trams run out from the city which takes an hour at a cost of 2 piastres (5d) first class and 1 piastre (2½) second class.
The famous pyramids and sphinx are about five minutes walk from where we are camped. These were supposed to have been built about 2000 years ago, the time when Pharaoh was King.
It is said that he was buried in one of the many tombs inside the Pyramids.
Nearly all work here is done with camels, mules, and donkeys. They are as common here as horses are in Australia.
We are allowed leave to go to Cairo every 5 days from 3pm to 11pm which we take advantage of.
The city is much larger than Melbourne and is also very quaint.
Nearly all the males wear skirts or gowns the same as the females, and the married women wear a peculiar affair on their nose, and also have a veil over their faces so that only their eyes can been seen.
There are not many English people here – mostly Egyptians, French, and Greek.
I was in town last night and had a game of billiards at Shephard’s Hotel, the first game since leaving the Club.
Well boys taking things, on the whole I am well satisfied with my new trade. We were told that we will be marching off to France and Germany about the end of February. The boys all wish to be remembered to you and although late, wish you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.
Sir George Reid was out here the other day watching the troops march past. My word it was a splendid sight.
Well I think this is about all I can say this time except that we all hope to be back again about next Xmas, so will close now hoping it finds you all quite well as it leaves us here at present, from your old pals, per HARRY COVINGTON.
P.S.– Wally Fisher wishes to be remembered to his Frankston friends. Private Harry Covington and Bert Robert write to say they would like to receive letters from their friends in Frankston.
From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 6 February, 1915.
