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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Frederick Paulin to his son FA Paulin, 12 Jan 1887

Acock’s Green

Jan 12^th 1887

Dear Fred

I sent your photo of some experiments with recently carried out at [illegible] with the asbestos fire proof paint and is Mountford is now managing Director of the newly constructed company it can be sent out to you if you desire it. He told me a day or 2 since that he would send out samples of the fire proof paint to you as the “other miscarried so” without any col to you in that side and could supply you with a liquid preparation at half the cost of the Cyanite which would do more in the way of resisting

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The outbreak of fire the cyanite can do – such a statement must of course be accepted cautiously in coming from a rival. I think if you have the two you will be capable and competent to govern the district in the way of medicines, the best know to restrain or hinder progress of fire and as such may it prove profitable to you all. When you get permission of all papers, samples, prices, terms, well understood upon which you are to be reimbursed +c then you had better

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“Bang the Drum” and blow the pipe and ring the bell to let BC know some go ahead young fellows of the name of Paulin reside there who are constantly in touch with the old country as regards the best of its production.

Better write C Mountford Esq, Asbestos paint, Clement Works, Clement St, Birm + tell him what you know + what you can do with is co operation towards a thorough introduction – an experiment or two in public with the politic sons to find for it an one on the CPR Stations public buildings backyard arsenal +c +c.

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Where lumber is so commonly used in buildings there should to asbestos fire proof paint be found and would in short I imagine tons thereof will quickly be asked for thro’ you. May it prove so

We are having a lot of snow here fully a foot to 2 feet deep + some 20 degrees of frost in Leicestershire. It is the severest winter we have had for 20 years so it is estimated – I notice 12 80 I’m [illegible] are coming out to you in April from Woolwich this looks as if you are increasing in importance, Eh. We are fairly well – much love from all to all – Your affectionate father

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Letter to Frederick Pauline from his father, 10 Aug 1888

[Illegible] Friday Aug 10 [1888]

Dear Fred

The poo for $10 arrived safely and this morning. It has also been paid over to Louise which she will acknowledge to you of course. She has been luck in the way of gifts, money as well as various articles more or less decorative and useful. The wedding went off I think in every way satisfactorily there was every thing the company or the newly married needed or could require and then to the club on Wednesday last so that they had 18 days holiday chiefly at Tynemouth in fishing boating we have not let the house

Yet though several inquisitorial people have replied to my advertisement- property at [illegible] is just now a drop in the market. There are many properties unlet at the same time the speculative builder is busy – Matthews the overseer tells me that owing to the above state of things AG in a clog upon the parochial balance sheet. This is is considered a temporary state only and will probably quickly recover itself. I wrote you some time since the letter any how should be with you before now saying we were all coming in the Lake Superior steamer tine to Montreal and thence to

You via CPR. We have Lpool this day fortnight on the 24 sail. So [illegible] we shall reach Montreal [illegible] about the 2^nd Sept where we hope to meet with Bessie. I have instructed her so far as possible what to do and sent her £2 POO to pay her rail to Montreal from Brooklyn. I hope she will have no difficulty in the matter. I have Royal Insurance introduction to Ward of Victoria also the Butins private card to Mr Turner, and [illegible] in

Also now in Birmi port to manufacture &c saying I am going to BC and could negotiate an agency or hrs &c but the time is yet young for any replies. I am bringing some cheap canvasses in oil, some scenes & C for spec and if they “go” I have arranged for a regular supply. We are bringing a coat for Leonard Philips which his ma has sent for enclosure, but we are not yet decided what to do for you and in the way of clothes. I have two handsome waistcoat pieces that I am expecting to get mended up for you if I can manage the size though Powell. Grandpa sends you a pipe by me – we are very fully occupied in completing arrangements for our journey which I [illegible] start will be safely completed + consummated in our writing again – we bring photos of wedding group and our love to all and from your affectionate Father.

[Cheat Sheet: The letter did not have a year, but Louisa Mary Paulin married Robert Rutherford on the 21 July 1888.

The Ship SS Lake Superior Beaver Line was the ship that they had booked passage to Montreal –

Interesting to note that Bessie was in Brooklyn and would meet the family in Montreal before they went on to Victoria. I will look into this.]

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Letter to Frederick A Paulin from his father, 18 Aug 1884

August 18^th 1884

My Dear Fred

I am afraid the letters to you have not been so numerous as they should have been lately. It is not for want of my telling your brothers to do so, if the letters have been few or scarce you may depend – we have not heard of you since Dr S informed me he had received a letter from you in which you said you were well. We are anxiously looking for a letter daily from you and trust it will soon arrive telling us you are still well and any other news you may have to write about. We have a grand spell of truly harvest weather, the heat is unusual, some days have been tropical, and the farmer is looking up cheerfully at the prospect, and he needs all the help the weather can give to him. Trade, will that which is called so is as bad as it well can be. I as in Sheffield last week and the old traders there say it never was so wretchedly unremunerative as business

Is there at the present time. I still begging away at the British Mercantile Gazette which produces a fitful return. On the whole up to now it has not been so bad. The advertising process is however in every way affected of course by the state of trade, and as August is the month between the seasons – a sort of off time in the calendar it is just now difficult to keep the ship moving, whilst the expenses of home do not diminish as the members severally increase in size and years. The garden is well stocked, the peas were very fine, ditto broad beans, the runners are not quite ready but the potatotes are clean healthy and good size and most of the spaces filled in with [illegible] produce. The flower garden secondary in importance, has yielded us a goodly show the roses are nice and the cardinal gladioli are now brilliant and beautiful. We are pretty well. And Mrs Paulin is still with us. Louise has returned from Henley and is looking out again to assume an independence of home and thus make one less to lean on the exchequer. Geo keeps to McLelland and Ernest to Wright and Brothers. I never see ant of the Collins’ people so do not know how poor Smith is, but spose he is driving along well as he can. The “Green” is much the same. I don not remember a new feature to record and the Choir makes no progress, we are one principally a stagnant composition. Great stirring is now the order in the political world, parliament is prorogued until Oct when the franchise Bill is to be again sent up to the Lords, who will doubtless reject it again, if without the redistribution scheme. Lord Randolph Church holds a foremost place in future conservatism and if he lives

Is destined to lead the party. He is a powerful speaker and agreeable to hear because of his moderately paced delivery without hesitation or trip. The organization of the Conservative party is being perfected throughout the country and will, whenever the general election comes, make a goodly show. A young man who was with you in Deritend Factors Warehouse met me a few days ago and wished to be remembered to you. He is at Martinson & Smiths. I see by the papers today Hanlan has been beaten in Australia by 7 lengths. I do not remember anything else to say so will finish with the hope that you are alright and that we shall soon hear from you soon

Your very affectionate Father

This goes with one from your Mother.

[Cheat Sheet: Mrs Paulin is likely Frederick Paulin Sr’s mother Sarah Clements Paulin. Hanlan is Ned Hanlan the Canadian rower see here for more information on him ]

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Mary Paulin to her son Frederick, 1 April 1886

Henley Lodge

April 1^st/86

My Dear Fred

Yesterday, after coming back back from seeing my four children off to your destination, I found a letter from you dated to 9^th March Just 22 days coming so as dear George started [illegible] on the 10^th March by this time he is with you I trust as he is with you and I hope well he must have had a rough journey – I quite think you the lone of your [illegible] that you are far from well and you think of [illegible] change I wish you

Very new to come home the journey would I hope will not be so bad, [Illegible[ was a gentleman had the fever in Victoria the same time that you did and was decided to come to England for his health you will hear from George the party we are sending now they all intend working and having a good try to get on it so as a terrible parting yesterday but I have good faith and really look forward to seeing them all again some happy

Day I feel glad they are coming your way as I know you will advise them I can hardly tell you all the [illegible] by you have gone through to get them under way and May you send them in the prayers of all kind friends here they are young but have good courage. I went home with Louise after seeing them off you will be glad to hear she has a happy home with a Mrs Lilly. The M[illegible]t Sutton Coldfield there is plenty of work for her to do but they are kind to her and it is a very healthy place. I am expecting

The old people to come and stay with me it is not a very cheerful prospect but must manage as well as I can – you talk of Summer and flowers it is winter here now and looks like its to be for some time. I shall feel very anxious till I hear how the travellers get on so I shall all look forward to the pleasure of seeing you but not if you think the money would be too much for you. If ever we can get the money we shall all come to you

Kindest love and wishes to all my children and hope you will all be happy

1 – written across text

Together. I hope George will be able to do your work and you have a rest

Love and prayers

Your affectionate mother

I am sorry your letter came just so late to get the letter you wanted.

[Cheat sheet – Mary Cutler Paulin to Frederick Arthur Paulin

Letter sent the day her son Ernest, his wife Emma, her sister Amy and Ernest’s Brother Herbert left England for Canada. George another son had just arrived in Victoria.

Reference to the old people is to her in-laws from Henley-on-Thames, and Louise is her daughter. It appears Louise went into service with Mrs Lilly.]

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Wedding of Dorothy Gardiner, 1927

Times Colonist 13 Apr 1927

Evening Wedding at Cathedral was pretty ceremony

Miss Dorothy Gardiner became bride of John Perry of Vancouver last night

Charming in its appointments was the Easter-tide wedding quietly solemnized at Christ Church Cathedral last evening at 9 o’clock, when the Bishop of Columbia united in marriage Miss Dorothy Pauline Gardiner, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F Gardner of 1013 Fairfield Road to John Perry of Vancouver. The bride is a native daughter of this city and was a popular member of the now defunct “J Unit” Chapter, IODE, which did much valuable work among the latter years of the war and after the armistice.

The bridal part entered the church to strains of the Mendelssohn wedding march, played by the organist Harold Davies. Escorted by her father, she made a winsome picture in her wedding gown of white Georgette with skirt of lace applique, and back panel of pleated Georgette, and on one shoulder a cluster of orange blossom, was caught to the coiffure beneath a cornet of orange blossoms, some of which had been worn by her mother at her wedding. A handsome sunburst brooch of pearls, the gift of her mother, and a shower bouquet of bridal roses and swansonia completed the bridal toilette.

Mrs Rita Dougan, sister of the bride, was the only attendant, smartly gowned in a French beaded gown of wisteria Georgette with becoming hat to match. Mr George Pauline, cousin of the bride, supported the bridegroom and Mr Claude Connorton acted as usher.

After the ceremony, a reception attended by about seventy-five guests was held at the home of the bride’s parents. The young couple stood beneath a bell of lillies of the valley in the drawing room, which was arranged with masses of yellow and white spring flowers, Mrs Gardiner, mother of the bride, received with the bridal party, and was handsomely gowned in toast brown cut velvet, with Kenmare hat of the same shade, and becoming coat of charmeen cloth in desert brown.

The three-tier wedding cake, cut by the bride, centred the supper table in the dining room, where a dainty colour scheme of mauve and pink was carried out with tulips.

Many beautiful gifts were received by the young couple. The bride’s gift to the groom was a gold watch chain; bridegroom to bride, a gold bracelet set with amethysts and pearls; to the matron of honour, a gold bangle; to the best man, gold watch chain, and to the usher, gold cuff links.

Later Mr and Mrs Perry left for a honeymoon trip to Portland, Oregon, the bride travelling in gown of brown and Moselle crepe Madeleine, made by Cheruit of Paris, with a coat of Valencie blue needlepoint, trimmed with natural lynx and becoming little hat en suite. Later they will make their home in Vancouver.

Among the out of town guests at the wedding were Mr and Mrs Stanley Gardiner of Vancouver, and Mrs Chas McAdam of Nanaimo.

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Obituary, Florence Gardiner, 1950

Times Colonist, 2 Sep 1950

Mrs Florence Gardiner

At the residence, 1016 Pakington Street, on Sept 2, 1950, Florence Gardiner, aged 79 years, beloved wife of George A Gardiner; born in Henley-on-Thames, Eng., and a resident of Victoria since 1886. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Grosvenor G at home, and Winston A of Seattle Wash,; one daughter Mrs Pauline V Moffatt, Victoria, BC; one grandson, Kenneth G Moffatt; also one brother Fred A Pauline of Victoria; four sisters, Mrs Sadie Short, Victoria; Mrs Marion Williams, Vancouver, BC; Mrs Violet Lapraik, Etna Calif; and Mrs Nellie Hickey, San Mateo, Calif.

Funeral from Hayward’s BC Funeral Chapel on Wednesday at 1:30 pm, Rev William Hills officiating. Internment in family plot, Ross Bay Cemetery.

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