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Hayle Mail July 31, 1914
Although we have had a very busy week We did not get many people from the old country, the S.S. Olympic only bringing us six or seven from Cornwall. They were all well pleased with the trip across.
On the ships return voyage, however, we have a different tale to tell. It seemed as if the Cornish Boys were drifting in from all directions, some coming from Arizona and Butte City, Montana, a number also coming from different cities in Michigan.
On Friday evening they all seemed to be in good singing form, we had all the old tunes sung to us and a lot of Americas latest. We also had the programme repeated on Saturday morning before they left for the boat, about fifty in all.
The S.S. New York arrived Monday Morning July 13th. She left Southampton July 4th and had a good trip up to the last couple of days when they had it a bit rough for one day then she ran into a fog which delayed her a whole day, she having to stay outside the quarantine area all the day Sunday. This goes to show you how careful the American Line is. We only had five Cornishmen from her.
On Saturday evening the New York Cornish Association met here. There was a fair attendance. It was a business meeting and the election of officers for the ensuing year took place. The following were elected:
Mr J Sandry Helston Vice President.
Mr F. Annear Truro Recording Secretary.
Mr Ed. Segdman Porthleven Financial Secretary
Mr T. Dunn Hayle Treasurer.
Mr Wm. Williams
Constantine Sergeant at Arms.
The following memo from the register of the Star Hotel, New York, is evidence of the movements of many Cornish people coming to and going from New York:
Arthur
Andrew, from Ponsanooth, to Whittier, Los Angeles
Mr
& Mrs F.C. Archer, from Devoran, to Los Angeles
Mr
& Mrs John H. Biddick, from Sacramento, California, To Wheal Batson, St
Agnes
Samuel
Brenton, from Butte, Montana, to Stenalees, St Austell
O.E.
Buse, from Niagara Falls, Ontario, to Trefesa Farm, St Minver
W.E.
Buse, from Niagara Falls, Ontario, to Trefesa Farm, St Minver
E.
Collick, from Ironwood, Michigan, to Ashton, nr. Helston
James
J. Craddock, from Butte, Montana, to St Dennis Road, Foxhole
W.
Eddy, from Miami, Arizona, to Chyandour, Carbis Bay
Mrs
Mary E. Foss, from Ironwood, Michigan, to Madron, Churchtown
Mr
& Mrs W. Garland, from Ironwood, Michigan, to North Country, Redruth
W.
Gilbert, from Butte, Montana, to Stenalees, St Austell
G.J.
Gll, from Calumet, Michigan, to Gothers, St Dennis
Fred
Hollow, from Vancouver, British Columbia, to High Lanes, Hayle
John
H. Holman, from Calumet, Michigan, to North Roskear, Camborne
P.
Johnson, from Penzance to Guatemala City
John
A. Jolly, Calumet, Michigan, to Liskey, Perranporth
Mrs
Knight, from Ponsanooth, to Whittier, Los Angeles
Clifton
Mennear, from Calumet, Michigan, to Trerice, St Dennis
J.H.
Mitchell, from Houghton, Michigan, to 19 Karislake Terrace, St Mewan
Harold
Monkton, from Bristol, Connecticut, to Millpool, Mousehole
John
Nankervis, from Calumet, Michigan, to Penare Terrace, Penzance
John
Nicholls, from Hurley Wisconsin, to Under road, Gunnislake
J.H.
Pedlar, from Ironwood, Michigan, to Perranwell, Callestick