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Accession # |
A2002.54 |
Title |
Guy Saunders records (3): Webster family scrapbook, ca. 1875-1915. |
Date |
1875-1915 CIRCA |
Description |
The Webster Album consists of photos of the Webster, Grange, Wilson, and other families. It also records the visit of HRH The Prince of Wales to Colombo, Ceylon in 1875 (the time of George Webster's residence there). Others show the buildings of Michigan Agricultural College in 1886, at the time of the appointment of Dr. E.A.A. Grange as State Veterinarian. There are also photographs of residences at Auchintoul, Scotland; Balruddery and Dunedin, New Zealand; Bedford Hill, England. A poster for a home theatrical is dated 1862; George Wilson Webster's sketch is dated 1870; photos of a "tableau vivant" in Milton are dated 1877; the latest clipping is dated 1917. A page-by-page listing follows: Cover "Scraps" Inside front cover [blank] Title page: Webster [handwritten, GLS]. "Album". London: / Marcus Ward & Co., / And Royal Ulster Works, Belfast. page 1: three group photographs, Websters, ca. 1875. top: "Four Webster Sisters". Identified as Kate (Mrs. Geo LeF McCaul), Ada (Mrs. Russell Baldwin), Bessie (Mrs. E.A.A. Grange), Margaret (Maggie). ctr: "Four Generations". Identified as Margaret Webster (nee Wilson), Theresa Webster (Mrs. Rolleston Saunders), Grandmother Wilson ([nee] May Agnes Dyce), Child ? Saunders?". btm: Children are George & Tiny Grange, sons of Frank Grange, James Webster Jr. (with beard), Thomas Webster (bro. of James). page 2, top: Photo of Indian man pushing a roller over the lawn of a large house, ca. 1875. People, horse and carriage parked out front. Identified as "House nr. Calcutta, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Moonison[?]". page 2, btm: Photo of drawing room with furntiure (likely in Calcutta), ca. 1875. Identifed as "Interior of drawing room with Punteoli[?]". page 3, top: Photo of facade of large stone house, ca. 1875. Identified as "Castellan House near Dunbar, Scotland, seat of Alexander Drysdale Esquire = 1840 Janet Dingwall Fordyce of Fergus. Ont." page 3, btm: Photo of trees and body of water, ca. 1875. Identified as "Pond at Bedford Hill, Balhaur[?] / Brand". page 4: Two photos of house on hill and stone cottage. Identified as top: " Auchintoul / Residence of W. Gordon Cumming"; and bottom: "Lodge at Auchintoul". page 4c: undersized page; photo of men in canoes, ca. 1880. page 5: Group of people in a variety of costumes, ca. 1880. Identified as bottom as "Group of Characters after Fancy Ball, Colombo, Ceylon". Includes key to names of 11 people and who they came as, titled "Fancy Dress Group". page 6: two photos of the sea, identified as [top] "The coast of Ceylon near Colombo", and [btm] "Stormy weather off the coast". page 7: [top] Three men sitting outdoors, ca. 1875. Identified as "Robert Webster & friends, Colombo, Ceylon. [Btm] Building identified as "Club at Colombo, Ceylon", ca. 1875. page 8: Large building and grounds, identified as "Residence of Robert Webster Esq., Colombo, Ceylon 1877". page 9: Photo montage from magazine; Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales to Ceylon [1875]. page 10: Four prints of ship in rough seas, identifed as "Storm and shipwreck off the coast of Ceylon." page 11: Photo montage from a magazine, "Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales to Ceylon". Five railway photos by W.L.H. Skeen & Co of Colombo, Ceylon show interior and exterior views of trains and stations, 1875. page 12: Photo montage, nine photos of people in Asian dress. Identified as Singhalese girl; Singhalese boy; Singhalese ayah; Hindoo priest; Barber shaving; Tamil brokers; Maldive people; Tom tom beater. page 13: Photo of the Prince of Wales' fleet at Colombo, Ceylon. page 14: Photo montage; 16 prints identified as Tamil woman; Stamp vendor; Tamil rice merchant, etc. page 15: People with umbrellas waiting on a dock, 1875. Identified as "Waiting for the arrival of the Prince of Wales, Colombo, Ceylon." page 16: Photo montage; 18 prints identified as Gampola Bridge; Kaduganawa Station, etc., ca. 1875. page 17: Photo montage from magazine, 1875. Identified as "Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales to Ceylon: Laying the Foundation Stone of the Breakwater." page 18: Photo of a man on horse, ca. 1875. Ribbon attached to upper left corner. Identified bottom left, "Uncle Bob's race horse". page 19: Crowd on shore, 1875. Identified as "Prince of Wales laying the Foundation Stone of new Breakwater, Ceylon." page 20: Photo montage; People and buildings around Kandy, ca. 1875. Identified as Kandy Budhist temple; The `Pavellion' Kandy; Kandy fountain, etc. page 21: Photo montage from magazine; Interiors, 1875. Identified as "Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales to Ceylon: The Ball Room." page 22: Photo montage, four prints. Street View, Galle; Kalutara Banyan tree etc. page 23: Photo montage from a magazine; Identified as "Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales to Ceylon: Racket Court Exhibition." 1875. page 24: Photo montage from magazine; People and buildings of Colombo, Ceylon, ca. 1875. Identified as Queen St., Colombo; Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo, etc. page 25: Photo montage from magazine; prints of arches, 1875. "Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales to Ceylon." page 26: Two prints of a building surrounded by palm trees, unidentified., ca. 1875. [Government House?, Ceylon] page 27: Photo montage of arches, ca. 1875. "Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales to Ceylon." page 28: Photo montage of bridges, ca. 1875. Identified as Bridge of boats; Queen's House and Roadsted, Colombo [Ceylon], etc. page 29: [top] Man holding young toddler on his knee, ca. 1875. Identifed as "Bob & Baba" [Camilla Webster?]. [Btm] Two women, Bob & Baba on verandah of large building, ca. 1875. page 30: Photo montage; 9 portraits [of Royal Family?]; woman at lower left holds bird; woman at lower right has baby on her back. page 31: Photo montage of local industries, 1875. "Visit of HRH The Prince of Wales to Ceylon: The local industries visited by the Prince." page 32: [top] Singhalese girl, ca. 1875. [Btm] Five men sitting outside around a table, identified as "R. Webster & friends, Ceylon." page 33: [top] Man and woman sitting on horses by a house, ca. 1875. Person on ground holds reins of woman's horse. Written at top "Going for a morning [horse] ride in Calcutta / Mr. And Mrs. Morison.". [Ctr] Portrait of woman leaning out a window, identified as "A.M.B.". [Btm] Portrait of a decorated man in ceremonial/military uniform, identified as "H. Dias Banderanaiyake Maha Mudaliyar, Native A.D. C. [aide-de-compte?] and Interpreter to H.E. the Governor of Ceylon." page 34: [top] Family and dog outside large house, ca. 1875, identified as "Glenacres - near Dennblane, the residence of James Barty Esq.". [Btm] Photograph of landscape with bridge over water, ca. 1875. page 35: [Top] looking down a valley over grazing cattle towards stone farmhouses and outbuildings, ca. 1875. Identified as "In the neighbourhood of Auchintoul.". [Btm] Photo looking upstream, between wooded hills, ca. 1875. Identified as "Stream for salmon fishing on the Auchintoul property." page 36: Coastline with mountain in distance, ca. 1875. Identified at bottom as "Brodick Bay" [Scotland]. Photo by "J.V." page 37: Four photographs of Venice, Italy, ca. 1875. Identified as "Photographs from Venice -- by Mrs. W. Gordon Cumming". page 38: Looking down canal towards bridge, Venice, Italy, ca. 1875. Identified as "Bridge of Sighs, Venice." page 39: [a] Entrance to Christ's Hospital, London, England, ca. 1875. [b] Portrait of a young boy, ca. 1875, identified as "C.W. Webster in dress of Christ's Hospital". [c] Entrance to Christ's Hospital, London, ca. 1875. [d] Building identified as "Christ's Hospital, London, England" ca. 1875. [d] portrait of a boy/teen, unidentified, but likely a Webster [C.W. Webster?]. page 40: Calligraphy that reads, "Dainties be heeded not / Nor gaud nor toy, / Save one short pipe". Below is ink sketch of men on a cliff looking down upon a boat with three men (one native) and barrels, going over a waterfall. Second row boat in background. Signed bottom right "E.H. [?] 1/5/70". Initialled below in a different hand "G.W.W." [George Wilson Webster]. Written at bottom "Petites Decharge. River Winnipeg". Written at bottom of scrapbook page, "First Red River expedition 1870 / running the rapids" and at bottom corner - "Geo. W. Webster (GLS)". page 41: [top] Man and woman in [Turkish?] costume, ca. 1880. [Btm] Two men and a woman in costume, ca. 1880. Man on left dressed as [Conquistador?], and woman dressed as North American native woman holding [tomahawk?]. page 42: Two group photos of men and women in costume. Identified as [top] "Group of characters from Tableaux Vivants at Milton, Ont. 1877; and [Btm] "Bluebeard's Marriage. Tableau Vivant at Milton, 1877." page 43: Three images, ca. 1875. [top] Photo of monument identified as "Albert Memorial" [Edinburgh, Scotland?]. [Btm lft] Published photo of a painting of the Madonna and Child. [Btm rgt] Published photo of a painting of an angel, child and serpent. page 44: Four images from a magazine, cut out and pasted into book. Each are stone statues, identifed as "Principal corners of the Albert Memorial / Europe / America / Asia / Africa." page 45: [top] Photo of horses and wagon with five men, [likely in Manitoba], ca. 1875. Identifed as "N.W.M. Police [North West Mounted Police] / Charles Wilson Webster on the ground." [Btm] Two ink sketches on one sheet of white paper. Top image shows trail and grasses leading towards horizon, where dots [buildings?] are visible, clouds in sky. Identified as "The Prairie with trail". Bottom image shows ridge and trees, under which sit buildings and fence. Identifed as "The banks of the Boyne. Pembina N.E. in the distance 8 miles / stables / House". page 46: Four poems written in calligraphy and pasted into album [by G.W. Webster?]. They begin, "Never Despair, / Comrade in arms ..."; "Up with your flag, / Meet every foe ..."; "Early or late, Fate will be kind..."; "Trust to yourself...". Photo in centre of man in uniform of 2nd Battalion identified as "G.W.W." [George Wilson Webster]. Newspaper clipping at right is obituary of G.W. Webster, 1873. page 47a: [loose, pressed twig with leaves, attached to note with strait pin. Note reads, "This is off a tree that Queen Mary planted on an island at the port of Monteith. I was there lately and met a great many tourists. JW" [James Webster?]. page 47: Pressed plants sewn into scrapbook. Identified as "White Heather from the Hill of Dunsmiane[?], 1876"; "Shamrocks"; "Bell Heather from the shores of Loch Katrine, 1876." page 48: [top] Raft with sails docked at shore. Identified as "Wiarton, Ont. The Grange boys raft." [Btm] Woman and three children on front porch of a brick house. Identified as "Grannie, Tiny & George Grange & Peggie[?] McCaul". page 49: Three loose items. [a] envelope of T.Eaton Co. Limited / Toronto & Winnipeg, "1st picture of the Granny-to-be, taken off by photographer for scrapbook" [within, cut-out of woman in blue dress]. [b] National War Almanac / 1915 / January [calendar], "On Sale Everywhere". [c] Engraving by J.M. Buttler's establishment, "Trial of Effie Deans". page 50: Two photos labeled "Fergus, Ont", ca. 1875. [lft] Two men, one with rake, working in garden, ladder against tree. [rgt] Streetscape with children, picket fence, log and stone houses. page 51: Two portraits of the Hon. Adam Fergusson Blair. He was the son of one of Fergus' founding fathers and worked as a solicitor for the County of Wellington in Guelph. He added "Blair" to his last name after inheriting the Blair estate. [Top] Portrait aged about 40. [Btm] Portrait aged about 65. page 52: [Top] Portrait of a man in military uniform holding a sword and holding his hat under his arm, ca. 1875. [Ctr] Portrait of a woman in [18th-century?] white dress, bustle, raised hair, ca. 1875; glued over pencil sketch. [Btm] Theatrical scene showing three white people, two dressed as cowboys, one of which is strangling character dressed as a Chinaman, who reclines with foot on barrel. page 53: Two photos of landscapes in New Zealand, ca. 1875. [top] View from top of hill of desert/scrub grass, house and fenced in fields. Livestock and loaded wagon visible in background. Identified as "Sheep, penned up for shearing & bullock drays conveying fleeces to nearest seaport. [Btm] Looking over landscape from one hill to another, over cottages, homes and outbuildings. Identified as "View of the property of 'Balruddery', [Dun?]ara, New Zealand". page 54: Six images, all identified as "Several views of 'Dunedin', New Zealand", ca. 1875. [a] View from above overlooking valley and lush forests. [b] Overview of town and water from hill. [c] Looking across hill towards town and gardens. [d] Looking down upon town, water, and mountain/hill across from water. Children's heads in foreground. [e] Looking down upon buildings and water from atop hill. [f] Oblique view of large, likely governmental, brick building, and grand stone building with clocktower [town hall?]. page 55: Two photos of area in/near Dunedin, New Zealand, ca. 1875. [top] Looking down hill over houses, sheds, and expansive fields. Identified as "Sheep station with back view of house." [btm] Several men and dog working in a ditch over which has been built wooden framework and stone [fireplace?] with chimney. Penned sheep visible at left. Identified as "Washing sheep before shearing." page 56: [top] Looking down laneway towards house, fence and grounds, ca. 1875. Identified as "Balruddery House", near [Oarriaru?], New Zealand. [Btm] Tombstones in cemetery, ca. 1875. Written beside photo in hand of Guy L. Saunders, "HMVS Torch / Wm. Ward Harvey (mate) / Alex. Dyce Wilson & / Wm. Veysey (adopted) / sons of Geo. Wilson / of Newtown / Late of Harvey Cottage / Nichol (Fergus) / Ont. / Drowned 25 Dec 1853 / Sydney Aust.". page 57: [top] Handmade poster, ink on paper; It reads, "Cardigan Theatre Royal!! / I. Sutherland, Esq. Manager / M. Webster Esq. Lessee / ... 6 January [1862] ... / Whittington and his Cat." [performers included Mr. R. Webster, Mr. Brodie, Mr. B. Hutchinson, Miss Kate Webster, Mr. G. Webster, Miss Ada Webster, Miss Teresa Webster]. [btm] Newspaper clippings, ca. 1853. Report of the death of William Ward Harvey, who drowned on the ship "Torch", reported 25 Dec. 1853. Also death notices for Jane Bickerton (nee Brand), widow of William Dyce, died 29 Dec. [no date] at Bedford Hill House, Balham, [England]; and Agnes Grange, wife of Frank Grange and daugher of James Webster of Guelph. She died in Paisley, Bruce County, 19 Aug. [1873]. page 58: Newspaper clipping with engraving and extensive article, entitled "Balruddery House Destroyed by Fire" [ca.1886]. New Zealand. the following loose, at back: [4 pages, same format:] [photo montage] Montreal, Quebec. [photo] Michigan [Agricultural] College, 1886. [photo] Green house, Michigan Agl College / Dr. [E.A.A.] Grange. [photo] Michigan Agl College, Botanical laboratory 1886. [photo] Michigan Agl College, Veterinary Teaching room &c, 1886. [photo] Mich. Agl. College, 1886. [photo, [Michigan Agricultural College] man on horse] E.A.A. Grange [photo, [Michigan Agricultural College] wooden bridge over river]. [photo, [Michigan Agricultural College] building with cupola and extended spire]. "Christmas Carol" (by an Outcast). On reverse: 1875. 5 pages, handwritten. "A Christmas Carol" by an Outcast / 18th Jan. /76 / HAL [H.A. Charles?]. [6 pages, handwritten; pages 5-6 in another hand]. Notes Taken From An "At Home". .. "A is for Alfred whose tongue always wags ." [one page, printed]. "A is for Agnes, so candid and Frank . [2 pages, handwritten]. "The Great A and the little a alphabet" ..A stands for Agnes so candid and Frank...[4 pages, handwritten]. Memorial Service, Benevolent and Protective Order Elks, Flint Lodge No.222, Sunday 6 December 1903, [attached card] Thomas P. Webster. Merry Merry Time [printed poem, 1 page]. In Memoriam / Wm. Johnston Obit. 7th Jan. 1885 [printed poem, clipped from [Guelph] newspaper, signed:] P.H.B. [name] [followed by "Auld Lang Syne (New Version)"]. "In Memoriam / Isabella Harriet Saunders / Entered into rest 24 Jan. 1889. [1 page, printed, from the Parish Magazine]. "Our Fallen Scottish Officers", page 509 from The Scots Pictorial, 2 June 1917. [four officers, one marked: Austyn James Claude Fyfe, grandson of the late Principal Brown, D.D., Aberdeen, and nephew of Sir David and Lady Stewart of Banchory. Inside back cover "M. Mag. Webster" Back cover [blank]. Listing as found 7 Feb. 2003. |
Creator \ Maker |
Webster [compiler] |
Item Name |
Album Obituary Prints Scrapbook |
Person \ Organization |
Baba Baldwin, Ada Barty, James Bickerton, Jane Blair, Adam Fergusson Bluebeard Brand, Jane Brodie Cardigan Theatre Royal Christ's Hospital Cumming, W. Gordon Drysdale, Alexander Dyce, Jane Dyce, May Agnes Dyce, William Elks Fergusson, Adam Fordyce, Janet Dingwall Grange, Agnes Grange, Bessie Grange, Frank Grange, George Grange, Tiny H. M. V. S. Torch Harvey, William Ward Hutchinson, B. Jesus of Nazareth Johnston, William Madonna Mary, Queen of Scots McCaul, George McCaul, Kate McCaul, Peggy Michigan Agricultural College Moonison Morison Northwest Mounted Police Prince Albert Prince of Wales Queen Mary Royal Ulster Works Saunders, Alfred Chapman Rolleston Saunders, Isabella Sutherland, I. T. Eaton Company Limited Veysey, William Webster, Ada Webster, Camilla Webster, Charles Wilson Webster, George Wilson Webster, James (Jr.) Webster, Kate May Webster, Margaret Webster, Robert Webster, Teresa Webster, Thomas P. Wilson, Alexander Dyce Wilson, George Wilson, Margaret |
Place |
Africa Asia Auchintoul Australia Balruddery Bedford Hill Boyne River Bruce County Calcutta Ceylon China Dunedin England Europe Fergus Guelph India Italy London Manitoba Michigan Milton Montreal New Zealand Nichol Twp. North America Paisley Pembina Quebec Red River Scotland Sydney Turkey Venice Wiarton Winnipeg |
Subject |
Agriculture Animals Architecture Arts Bridge Children Christmas Commercial Costume Fire First Nations Fishing Flowers Gardening Immigration Interiors Landscape Military Music Poetry Police Portrait Railroad Royalty Seascape Social Sports Streetscape Theatre Transportation War Weather World War I |
Photo, Map # |
ph 17077 |
Year Range from |
1875 |
Year Range to |
1915 |
Accession # |
A2002.54 |
Containers |
STACKS |