House for sale, Blackheath, 1824

The Times (London), 17 March 1824

Dartmouth-row, Blackheath – by Mr Charles Wright, at the Green Man Inn, Blackheath, to-morrow, March 18 at 4 in the afternoon, by order of the proprietor, Thomas Freake, esq, who is removing from thence, and will give immediate possession.

A substantial and very compact leasehold residence, pleasantly situate in the preferable part of Dartmouth-row, fronting the avenue leading to the Heath, and contains 5 good bed rooms, a drawing room with a balcony, entrance hall, store room, kitchen, scullery, large coal vault, very dry wine and beer cellars, and other conveniences, and a neat veranda or covered way from the front leading to the entrance hall; held of the Right Honorable Earl Dartmouth, for a term of ten years and a half, at Christmas last, at the low ground rent of 10l per annum. May be viewed, from 11 till 4 o’clock, the three days preceding the sale, and particulars had on the premises; at the place of sale; Dover Castle, Broadway, Depford at Garraway’s coffeehousel and of Mr Wright, surveyor and auctioneer, Blue Stile, Greenwich.

December 18, 2020 0

Obit, George Frederick Paulin, 1968

Times Colonist, 23 July 1968

Travel, Transport Pioneer Dies

George Frederick Paulin, a Victoria native son associated for many years with travel and transport in the Pacific Northwest, died Monday in Veteran’s Hospital. He was 72.

Retired for three years, he was president of downtown Victoria travel agency George Paulin Ltd, and former president of Black Ball Ferries Ltd, before it became BC Ferries.

He had been in the travel business in Victoria since 1940.

Born in March 1896, Mr Paulin left the Boy’s Central School in 1911 to work. At the outbreak of the First World War he joined the army and served overseas with the Canadian Field Artillery.

Between the wars he formed the Vancouver Island Rapid Transit Company, which he later sold to another trucking company. He later went into the securities and shipping business.

On Harbour Committee

He took over agencies for the Northern Pacific Railway and Black Ball Ferries in 1940.

During the Second World War he served with the 5^th BC Coast Regiment, RCA and in 1943 was promoted to lieutenant-colonel.

Mr Paulin was a member of the Union Club and for many years headed the harbor development committee of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce. He was elected president of the BC Tourist Association in 1961, and served as a Rector’s Warden at Holy Trinity Church, Patricia Bay.

He is survived by his wife, Muriel, at the Deep Cove home, one brother, CW Paulin, and a number of nephews and nieces.

Funeral will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, the Rev Canon FC Vaughan-Birch officiating. Other arrangements by Sands Chapel of Roses funeral home in Sidney are pending.

December 14, 2020 0

Estate of Thomas Jennings, Yardley, 1891

Birmingham Daily Post, 12 Jan 1891

Re Thomas Jennings, deceased – Pursuant to an Act of Parliament made and passed in the 22^nd and 23^rd years of the reign of her Majesty Queen Victoria, cap 35, intituled “An Act to Further Amend the Law of Property and to Relieve Trustees.” Notice is hereby given, that all Creditors and Persons having any claims or demands upon or against the Estate of Thomas Jennings, late of Yardley, in the county of Worcester, licensed victualler, deceased (who died on the 26^th day of April 1885, and whose Will with a codicil was proved by Walter Jennings, of Yardley, aforesaid, the son of the deceased, and William Mainwaring Sterry of Lawley Street, Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, Hotel Proprietor, the executors named in the said codicil, on the 16^th day of June 1885, in the District Registry at Worcester of the probate division of the high court of Justice) are hereby required to send in the particulars of their claims and demands to us, the undersigned, solicitors for the said executors, on or before the 19^th day of January instant. And notice is hereby also given, that after that day the executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the said executors shall then have notice; and that they will not be liable for the assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any person of whose debts or claim they shall not then have had notice – dated this 8^th day of January 1891.

Beale & Co, 3 Newhall Street, Birmingham

Solicitors to the executors

September 10, 2020 0

Christmas Meat Show, Birmingham, 1874

Birmingham Daily Post 16 Dec 1874

Christmas Meat Show

James Jennings

Purveyor to Her Majesty

93 Smallbrook Street

Will exhibit on Thursday next

December 17 and following days

Some prime Devon Oxen and Heifer, fed by Sir Thoms Boughey, Bart., Aqualate Hall, Newport, Salep. Four prime short-horn heifers, fed by Mr Isaac Jennings, Yardley, near Birmingham. Also several shorthorn and Hereford Oxen; also prize sheep from Bingley Hall Show. Hampshire Downs, bred and fed by Alfred Morrison, Esq, Tisbury, Wilts; Horned Dorset, bred and fed by Herbert Farthing, Esq, Bridgwater Somerset, and a quantity of prime Southdowns, fed by Charles Thornton, Esq Curdworth, near Birmingham.

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Obituary – HN Short 1902

Victoria Daily Times, 20 Feb 1902

Well Known Citizen died this Morning

HN Short passed away at his residence, Oak Bay, this morning – He was a pioneer

Death this morning removd one of Victoria’s most widely known pioneers in Henry Short, the Douglas Street gunsmith. His demise was not wholly unexpected, as he was in the merciless grip of a malady which could have none other than a fatal termination. He has been ill for many months, but he never recovered from the shock caused by the death of his daughter a short time ago, which, it is believed, hastened his end. Previous to his last attack of illness, a fortnight ago, he was able to get out for a few days, but was shortly afterwards confined to his bed again, growing gradually weaker until this morning, when he expired at his residence, Ross Bay.

Henry Short was a native of Cork, Ireland, where he was born fifty-nine years ago. He came to Victoria in 1862, having left London on the ship Tynemouth, which brought out a large number of well known pioneers, the majority of whom have already passed into the great beyond.

Unlike many of the early comers, he did not fall a victim to the gold fever, and consequently did not embark in mining enterprises. Instead, he engaged at once in the gunsmith business, his first establishment being a little structure near the corner of Pandora and Government streets. Subsequently he removed his business to Fort Street, where he built up a thriving trade. He removed to Douglas street about ten years ago, and until his illness was always to be found in his premises as enthusiastic as when he first embarked in business in this city in the early sixties. Mr Short was an active sportsman and an energetic, skillful votary of both the gun and rod. He was full of life and hearty spirits, of a benevolent disposition, and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

He was a past master of Victoria Lodfe, AOUW and a member of the Pioneer Society.

He was an ardent lover of music, and many a time in the good old days delighted the pioneers by his splendid voice. He was a leader of Christ Church Cathedral Choir for many years, and subsequently recently conducted the choir of the Reformed Episcopal Church.

He leaves a widow, a daughter and two sons, Nugent and Richard. Further notice of the funeral will be given.

Victoria Daily Times 20 Feb 1902

Died

Short – At his residence, “Pineville”, Ross Bay, on the 20^th instant, Henry Short, a native of Cock, Irleand, aged 59 years. Due notice of the funeral will be given.

September 6, 2020 0

Obituary – Alice Nugent Short, 1907

Victoria Daily Times, 18 April 1907

Death of an Old-Timer

After a lingering illness Mrs Alice Short passes away

The death occurred last evening at Pine Villa, Fairfield road, of Alice, widow of the late Henry Short, of this city. The deceased came to Victoria in 1868 and was one of the pioneers of this province. She died after a lingering illness, during which she suffered from paralysis. Her age was 66, a native of Dublin, Ireland, and sister of the late Archdeacon Nugent, of Westmeath, who for many years was chaplain to the Primate of Ireland.

Her husband Henry Short, was one of the best known men in the city, having come out here in 1862. He was a gunmaker by trade.

The deceased leaves to mourn her loss two sons, Henry Nugent of this city, and Richard, who is now in Butte, Montana, one daughter, Susan, who is employed in the Government buildings and three grandchildren.

The funeral has been arranged to take place on Saturday afternoon from the family residence at Pine Ville.

September 4, 2020 0

Henry Short, Victoria, 1902

Victoria Daily Times, 24 Feb 1902

The remains of the late Henry Short were laid to rest yesterday afternoon. The funeral took place from the family residence, Pineville, Ross Bay, at 2:15 pm, and at Christ Church Cathedral at 3 o’clock. The services were conducted by Rev Canon Beanlands at the church and grave. The choir was in attendance and sang appropriate hymns. There was a large attendance of friends, and many beautiful floral designs, showing the esteem in which the deceased was held. The members of Victoria lodge, no 1 AOUW attended in a body, also the Victoria Gun Club. The following acted as pall bearers: HD Helmcken, MPP ,JM Langley, BH John, W Gordon, Thos Shotbolt, J Braden Sr, E White, G Winter.

September 2, 2020 0

Henry Short – Gunsmith, Victoria

Vancouver Daily World 22 Feb 1902

Passion of Pioneers

Henry M Short, the well know Victoria gunsmith is dead. He came to the coast in 1862 and at once engaged in business as a gunsmith. He was a member of the Pioneer Society.

The Victoria Daily Times 4 Jun 1901

Notice

Take notice that the partnership heretofore existing between Henry Short, H Nugent Short and Richard Short, carrying on business together as gunmakers, etc, at No 72 Douglas Street, Victoria, under the name, style and firm of Henry Short & Sons, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent, Mr H Nugent Short retiring from the partnership. Mr Henry Short and Richard Short will continue the business, and all debts due to the said partnership must be paid to them.

Victoria BC, 31^st May 1901

Henry Short

Richard Short

H Nugent Short

Witness: HB Whitemay, Victoria, BC

The Victoria Daily Times, 27 Feb 1902

Notice

Owing to the death of the late Mr Hy Short, the business of Messrs Henry Short & Sons will remain closed for the purpose of stock taking, etc, until Monday, 3^rd March, and we trust that our numerous customers will not be inconvenienced thereby.

Henry Short & Sons

August 30, 2020 0

Obituary, Henry Nugent Short, 1917

Victoria Daily Times, 2 April 1917

Assistant Collector for Past Ten Years

Henry N Short died early yesterday morning after brief illness

Death yesterday claimed one of the city’s most efficient servants in the person of Henry N Short, cashier and assistant city collector, who passed away at St Joseph’s Hospital about 12.45 am. The deceased had been in failing health for two months, but it was not until six days ago that it was thought advisable to remove him to the hospital, where he was operated upon last Thursday. Since then little hope of recovery has been held out.

Forty-six years of age, the late Mr Short was born and educated in Victoria at the public and high schools from which he graduated in due course. His father, the late Henry Short, was the leading gunmaker and sporting goods merchant in the city, and the deceased was associated with him in business. After the father died, the brothers HN and Richard, carried on the business successfully for a time, but competition changed the conditions of earlier years and the store was closed. During those days the deceased was a well-known shot, and constantly hunted and fished in the district round Victoria.

Afterwards Mr Short turned to clerical work, and after various association he entered the city treasury about ten years ago, first in a temporary capacity. He was assistant collector at the last. Being of a high-strung nature, the duties and difficulties of his work in handling large sums of money undoubtedly worried him, and this phase became particularly noticeable at the last. Few officials were more conscientious than he was in discharge of his duties.

Mr Short was a very active lodge man, being a member of the Camosun Court of Foresters, also a member of the Woodmen of the World, and a charter member of Post no 1 of the Native Sons. He was a member at one time of the 5^th Regiment.

Some years ago, Mr Short married a sister of FA Pauline, MPP, of Oak Bay. The family home for some time had been at Landsdowne Road. Besides the widow, there survive four boys, the eldest 13 and the youngest 5 years of age. There also survive a brother, Richard, and a sister, Mrs McIntyre. His parents predeceased him some eight or nine years.

The Foresters are taking charge of the funeral, which is to be to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 from the BC Funeral Company’s rooms. Fifteen minutes later services will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, of the congregation of which he had been a member for many years.

August 28, 2020 0

Obituary, Marion Paulin Williams, 1958

Vancouver Sun, 6 Feb 1958

Williams – On Feb 5, 1958, Marion Williams, age 82 years. Late of 424 Hadden Drive, West Vancouver. Survived by 1 daughter, Mrs (CF) Marguerite Smythe, West Vancouver; 2 sons, Robert Harold Williams, West Vancouver; Charles F Williams, New Westminster; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; also 1 sister, Mrs Sadie Short, Victoria, BC. Funeral service Saturday, Feb 8 at 1:30 pm from the Hollyburn Funeral Home, West Vancouver, Sqdn Leader GB Fee officiating. Internment Capilano View Cemetery.

August 26, 2020 0