ONE-HUNDRED YEARS AGO Saturday July 10, 1920

Sparks and flashes

On his visit to Southend on Saturday Prince George was entertained to tea at Lephenstrath Farm. *** Ballochantee was in high favour with Prince George and his chums during his stay here. They liked the road for a cycle spin, but it is no secret that the generous teas for which the Inn

is deservedly famous had a lot to do with their preference.

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A team of local footballers wearing Hearts’ colours tackled an eleven from H.M.S. Temeraire in the Showfield on Saturday afternoon, and the homesters had rather an easy win by 3 goals to 1. The sailors were terribly keen, but scarcely skilful.

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A pleasing custom followed by bowlers and hockey players is the cheering of the respective teams for one another at the close of a match. The naval footballers extended the compliment to the locals at the end of the football match last Saturday, but the latter got such a fright that none of them had the wits to call for cheers in return. Perhaps when the local footballers recover from their surprise they will think over the incident, and maybe give the custom a trial. It looks ever so much more sporting than abusing the referee.

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The weather played holiday folks a treacherous trick on Thursday. The forenoon was exceptionally fine, and tempted people to trek far afield. Somewhat suddenly in the afternoon the weather broke, and for several hours rain descended like a shower bath.

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The ship’s company of H.M.S Temeraire were most appreciative of the cordiality of their reception at Campbeltown Conservative Club, and in addition to a letter of thanks from Captain Donaldson, the Club has been presented with a framed photograph of the Temeraire by the Ward Room Officers as a souvenir of the visit and in recognition of the friendships formed.