Children of James and Mary Watson

JAMES WATSON desires to inform his Friends that in a short time he intends assuming his Son, WILLIAM LINDSAY WATSON, as a Partner in his Business, and that previous to this, he will offer the remainder of his Stock of Fancy SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES, FURS, &c., &c., at Greatly Reduced Prices. These Goods will be found worthy of attention, and will be ready for Inspection on and after MONDAY, JAN. 7th.

29, Mosley Street.

FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE AT THE FRIENDS' MEETING HOUSE.

The marriage of Mr. Francis Corder, of Sunderland, to Miss Edith Watson, the eldest surviving daughter of the late Mr. James Watson of this town, was solemnized at the Friends' Meeting House, Pilgrim Street, in this town, yesterday forenoon, before a very large number of the relations of both the contracting parties, as well as the general public, who had been attracted thither to witness the ceremony, which was an extremely interesting and impressive one. The youthful and beautiful bride was attired in a rich white silk grenadine, and bonnet of the same material. She was accompanied by three lovely young ladies as bridesmaids, also dressed in white, namely, Miss Alice Watson, Miss Anna Watson, and Miss Spence, of North Shields. The bridesmaids were accompanied by Mr. Forster Spence, Mr. William Joshua Watson, and Mr. Pymann, of Sunderland. The marriage ceremony was extremely brief, the bridegroom simply making the following avowal:—"Friends,—In the fear of the Lord, and in the presence of this assembly, I take thou, my friend, Edith Watson, to be my wife, promising, through divine assistance, to be unto her a loving and faithful husband, until it shall please the Lord to separate us." The bride in turn repeated the above, which concluded the ceremony. Yesterday, Dr. Brady offered up prayers after the solemnization of the marriage. Before the congregation dispersed, many of those present signed the marriage certificate, which was engrossed on vellum. The following ladies and gentlemen were present, being connections of the contracting parties, namely — Mr. Robert Spence and Mrs. Spence, and Mr. Alderman John Spence, North Shields; Mr. Joseph Watson and Mrs. Watson, Bensham; Mr. Joseph Spence and Mrs. Spence; Mr. William Lindsay Watson and Mrs. Watson; Mr. Alexander Corder and Mrs. Corder, Sunderland; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clapham; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spence Watson; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forster; Dr. Brady and Mrs. Brady, Gateshead; Mr. John Mounsey, Sunderland, &c. After the marriage ceremony, the bride and bridegroom left by the south express for Wales, where they will spend the honeymoon.

MARRIAGE OF MR E. PROCTOR AND MISS A WATSON.—On Wednesday morning, the marriage of Mr Edward Proctor, son of Joseph Proctor, Esq., of South Benton, to Miss Alice Watson, daughter of the late Mr James Watson, of Newcastle, was solemnized in the Friends' Meeting House, Pilgrim Street, in this town, in the presence of a large assemblage of the relations and friends of the two families. The bridesmaids were—Miss E. Proctor, Miss Anna Watson, Miss Emma Watson, Miss Harris, of Middlesbrough, and Miss E. Brown, of North Shields. The groomsmen were—Mr Henry Proctor, Mr Alfred Proctor, Mr James Watson, Mr Ernest Watson, of Newcastle, and Mr C.J. Spencer, of North Shields. Messrs Proctor and Sons workmen and their friends, to the number of upwards of 100, were treated with an excursion to Durham on the happy occasion. The workmen have presented Mr Edmund Proctor with a handsome timepiece. The marriage was solemnized according to the simple form in use amongst the Society of Friends, of which both bride and bridegroom are members; and the beautiful simplicity and solemnity of the ceremony produced a deep effect upon all who witnessed it.

THE WRECK OF THE STEAMSHIP SCOTIA—SALVAGE CLAIM.—At the North Shields Police Court, yesterday, William Davison Doeg, of Newcastle, agent of the steamship Scotia, wrecked at Tynemouth in January last, was summoned to show cause why an application by James Watson and others, owners of the wherry Don, of Newcastle, that they should be paid salvage for services rendered to the Scotia on the 21st of January last, not not be granted.—Mr H. Adamson appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Kewney for the defendant.—Mr Adamson, in opening the case, explained that negotiations had been going on for some time to settle this claim, but they had been unsuccessful. The case put forward by the plaintiffs was, in brief, somewhat as follows:—On the morning of the 21st of January last, Watson was in charge of the wherry at Newcastle, when word was brought to them from Mr Doeg that he had to go down to the Scotia, which he was told by the mate (who had come up from her) was in the Narrows. Accordingly he procured a steamer named the Mystery, and the wherry was towed down the river, the mate of the Scotia going with them. When they came to the Narrows, Watson observed to the mate that he could not see the Scotia, and the mate then answered that it was to the north of the pier, and not at the Narrows. Watson consented to go where the Scotia was lying, though his wherry had never been at sea before. They found that the Scotia was lying on the rocks, and they went alongside of her with their wherry. The wind and sea, very moderate previously, rose when they went down, and the wherry was swayed to and fro as she lay alongside, with great risk. After taking some of the cargo on board the wherry and five of the crew, with their clothes, they were obliged, from the danger they were in, to leave the vessel, and they afterwards took the cargo they had on board to Newcastle.—Watson, one of the plaintiffs and manager of the wherry, was called and gave evidence of the circumstances as stated. In cross-examination by Mr Kewney, he admitted that the order they got was to go and lighten the Scotia. He also admitted that he would have been satisfied with £5 at first.—Mr Kewney contended that the plaintiffs were not entitled to salvage, but should be paid at the ordinary rate.—The Bench said they were of opinion that £20 was a proper sum to award the plaintiffs for the services their wherry rendered.

OFFICIAL NOTICE.—PROPOSAL

TO CHANGE A SHIP'S NAME.

I, JAMES WATSON, of Newcastle, hereby give NOTICE, that in consequence of there being upon the Tyne another tugboat of about the same size and bearing the same name, it is my intention to APPLY to the BOARD OF TRADE, under Section 6 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1871, in respect of my tugboat "Echo," of Newcastle, Official Number 17,051, of gross tonnage 65.19 tons, of register tonnage 17.18 tons, heretofore owned by Charles Chrystall Duncan, of Middlesborough, and William Duncan, of Stockton-on-Tees, for PERMISSION to CHANGE her NAME to "HARRY PEILE," to be registered under the said new name at the Port of Newcastle, as owned by James Watson.

Any objection to the proposed change of name must be sent to the Assistant Secretary, Marine Department, Board of Trade, within 15 days from the appearance of this advertisement.

Dated at Newcastle, this 4th day of October, 1873.

JAMES WATSON.

Mr James Watson

Mr James Watson, who has died at his residence in Rosella Place, North Shields, at the age of 86 years, was a native of Newcastle. He was formerly in business as an iron merchant on Newcastle Quayside, and was a member of the Newcastle Commercial Exchange. He went to North Shields to reside over 60 years ago, and identified himself with many activities connected with the town.

He was for some years a member of the old Tynemouth School Board, was a member of the Public Library Committee, a member of the Pensions Committee, and formerly a prominent member of the local Liberal Party, which he left on the formation of the National Government. He retired from business before the War. He was a member of the Society of Friends. His wife died some years ago, and he is survived by one son and one daughter.

Late Mr James Watson

Mr James Watson, a member of the Society of Friends, and a former member of Newcastle Commercial Exchange, who carried on business as an iron merchant on Newcastle Quayside prior to his retirement before the war, was buried at Preston Cemetery, North Shields, yesterday afternoon. He was a native of Newcastle, but had resided in North Shields for over 60 years. He died on Sunday at the age of 86.

Principal mourners: Mr and Mrs Kenneth Watson, son and daughter-in-law; Miss W. Watson, daughter; Miss Christina Watson, granddaughter; Mrs M. Corder, Mr Michael Corder (Nottingham), Mr J.W. Corder (Sunderland), Mr D. Cherry, Mrs Robinson, Mrs Douglas, Mr and Mrs Philip Spence (Low Fells), Mr Charles Spence, Mr and Mrs John C. Proctor (Leeds), Mr and Mrs Kemp, Mrs Garvie, Mrs Clephan, Mr Alan Proctor, Miss Cooper, Mr Robert S. Clephan, Miss Elaine Clephan, Mrs B. Gibbs, and Miss Kathleen Proctor.

Other mourners: Mr and Mrs Clive Craig, Mr Charles J. Dymond (Newcastle), Mrs J.W. Gillie (South Shields), Mr N. Crozier (also representing the North-Eastern Marine Engineering Co., Wallsend), Dr and Mrs J.K. Hunter, Alderman John T. Porter, Mr L. Harvey (Cullercoats), Dr Henry Hadams, Mr James Brown, Mr T.B. Brown, Mr James Doxford, Mr W.G. Edwards, Mr Peter Brown, Mrs Lowes, Mrs Gibbs (Sunderland), Mr L. Grant, and Mr and Mrs Stuart Kant (Middleton-one-Row).

Former associates on Tynemouth Public Library Committee present were Mr George Hurrell (chairman), Mr E.F. Morton, Alderman J.W. Munby, Mr John F. Smillie, Councillor J. Hunter, and Mr E.G. Hatton (librarian).

There was no form of committal service at the graveside, but panegyrics were delivered by Mr Charles J. Dymond and Mrs J.W. Gillie.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr W. Lambert, North Shields.