Cudgegong Valley History Project

A Lue Welcome Home. RECEPTION TO A RETURNED SOLDIER. CORPORAL WESSELL BANQUETTED BY THE CITIZENS. AN ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING. On Friday evening last Corporal Theodore Wessell, who a few days previously had returned from the thick of the Transvaal war, by way of a 'welcome home,' was entertained at a banquet by the citizens of Lue. The convivial gathering took place at Host Thompson's hotel and was of a most enthusiastic character through out. Of course all banquets are sumptuous, but never one more so than this, and the ladies in whose hands it was, were entitled to all the praise bestowed upon them by the banquetters. The proceedings were naturally of a most enlivened character, it takes a banquet to bring out the vocal talent of a place, and it was evident that Lue possessed a deal of this, as music filled the air throughout the festive hours. The speeches were short and sweet, and if one thing is made evident it was that Lue is proud of her boys who have fought for the Empire. It may be stated here that invitations to the banquet had been sent to returned Rylstone and Mudgee soldiers, but only two - Troopers Yarrington and Armstrong, of Rylstone, were able to attend. Trooper H. A. Martin, of Lue, was also present, and regret was expressed that the only other Lue representative, Lieutenant Dowling, was not also present. Mr. James Martin was the chairman of the gathering, and a new and sensible departure was the non-existence of the customary vice-chairman. The first toast, that of 'The Queen,' proposed by the chairman, was drunk with musical honors. Mr. W. Ambler then sang 'Sons of the Sea,' the company joining in the chorus in true patriotic style. Mr. W. Ryan proposed the toast of 'The Guest' ' in a characteristic speech which fairly boiled over with commendation for the returned soldier and all other Australian natives - not the aboriginals of Jimmy Governor type, he said, but the true Australian native, such as the three boys of Lue. Corporal Wessell briefly responded. He recognised his short-comings as a speech maker, and said so. But then a man does not want to be a great talker to be a great soldier. He, however, was glad to be once more in Lue amongst his old friends and companions. He concluded by proposing the toast of ' Absent Friends and Comrades.' Mr. J. A. Puddicombe sang 'Off to Philadelphia' and in response to an encore ' Volunteer.' Mr. W. Ambler proposed 'Our Returned Soldiers.' He said that 12 months ago the Australians left here entirely untried men, but they have proved themselves to be worthy sons of Britain. Trooper Yarrington, of Rylstone, in responding, expressed his pleasure at being there to welcome an old comrade. Their sojourn in the Transvaal has not been all joy; in fact, it had been very rough, at times too rough, and he was not sorry to be back. There had been times when bullets and enteric were around him, that he considered his chance of returning to Australia very small. He was pleased to see Corporal Wessell and Trooper Martin in the land of the living, and concluded by making a feeling reference to the late Trooper W. Bonner. Trooper Armstrong, of Rylstone, also responded. It gave him pleasure to be there to welcome Corporal Wessell back. The district boys tried to make life as happy as they could at the war. They were a jolly crowd, and were all together until some of them were separated owing to being wounded. Trooper Martin also briefly responded. Messrs. W. Hogan and W. Waters obliged the company with songs. Mr S. C. Young said he had a pleasing duty to perform, viz., to present Corporal Wessell with a token of the appreciation of the citizens of Lue for his services in the cause of his country. Corporal Wessell was loyal, and so was his aged mother, who willingly bade her son follow the path he had chosen. Looking back on history we are proud of the British, but our children will be prouder when they read the history of Greater Britain. They should be proud of the colonial troops, many of whom are wearing honorable scars. Corporal Wessell was wearing a badge of honor - a wound on his arm. Mr. Young then presented Corporal Wessell with a handsome gold pendant of Maltese cross design, which bore the inscription 'To Corporal Wessell, from Lue residents. Boer war.' Corporal Wessell's monogram was engraved on the other side. Corporal Wessell briefly thanked his fellow citizens for the token of their regard for him, and emphasized his feelings of gratitude by rendering the song 'Grace Darling,' for which he was loudly applauded. The Chairman proposed the toast of 'The Press,' which was responded to by representatives of the Rylstone Express and Mudgee Guardian (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 6 December 1900, p. 16).

Ball and Social at Lue. A Great Success. Friday evening, 12th inst., was a big night at Lue, a most enjoyable time being spent by all those who attended the ball and social. The function was in aid of the school prize fund and picnic, the children's outing to come off about September. Both financially and socially the affair was a success, and the promoter, Mr. S. Cavin Young, the teacher of the Lue school, is to be congratulated. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and everyone went home satisfied with the function. Visitors from a distance were made at once to feel at home by Mr. and Mrs. Young. The scene of the festivities was in the large room near the Lue woolshed, and there were present between 40 and 50 couples, among the number being visitors from Mudgee, Havilah, Rylstone, Budgee, and the surrounding districts. The room was prettily decorated, and the floor was in splendid condition. Shortly after 8 o'clock, the dancers to splendid music, took possession of the floor. The music was supplied by Misses E. Hickey and L. Keogh (piano), and Mr. T. H. McDonald (violin). Mr. T. Mumford fulfilled the duties of M.C. Dancing was kept going until midnight, when refreshments were handed round, after which, dancing was resumed and kept going until broad daylight. Mesdames McDonald, Thompson, Mumford, Bennett, Young, and Wessell and Miss Keogh provided the good things. Songs and recitations were rendered by Mrs. McDonald, Miss Hunt, Mr. Hickey and Mr. Lanfear. During the evening, a guessing competition and euchre tournament were brought off, and caused a good deal of interest. Mr. Eric Jacobson won the grain guessing competition. He guessed that a pickle bottle contained 2,200 grains of corn, and, therefore, annexed the pig. Mr. Theo. Wessel, by guessing 2,020 grains was second, and, therefore, was awarded the turkey. The correct number of grains contained was 2,113. The euchre tournament resulted in Mr. Andrew Batten winning the prize, a silver mounted pipe, presented by Mr. J. Thompson, of the Lue Hotel. Appended are the descriptions of the dresses worn: - Mrs. Thompson... Black voile skirt, black silk bodice, cream trimmings Mrs. T. H. McDonald ... Black voile, black skirt Mrs. Young... Black voile, trimmed applique and silk Mrs. J. Doggett ... Black skirt, black silk blouse Mrs. W. Walsh... Black Mrs. C. Bennett... Merlawn Mrs. J. Mumford... Black voile skirt, white silk blouse Mrs. Drew... Black satin skirt, black silk blouse Mrs. Theo. Wessell... White and pink. Mrs. W. Hickey... Black crepe-de-chine, pink silk trimmings, sequins Miss B. Maloney - Black silk voile Miss M. Maloney... Black skirt, white silk blouse Miss E. Cook... Black skirt, blue blouse, pink ribbon Miss E. Rayner...Pink Miss D. Maloney... Black and cream Miss A. Nipperess...Blue lustre skirt, white silk bodice Miss L. Ambler...Grey Miss N. Keegan... White muslin Miss M. Rayner ... Blue skirt, white silk bodice Miss A. Riches ... Black skirt, grey bodice Miss A. Batten...Black skirt, red velvet blouse Miss A. Springett...Cream voile with applique trimmings Miss E. Chy...Red voile, cream lace trimmings Miss M. Batten ... Black skirt, cream silk bodice Miss C. Hickey...Black silk Miss L. Keogh...Black skirt, white silk blouse Miss E. Sheridan...Red skirt, white blouse Miss L. Walker...Soft white muslin finished with waist-band of Tangerine velvet Miss A. Jones...Cream silk, cream net trimmings Miss J. Riches...Black, red sash. Miss E. Riches...Black skirt, white bodice, white lace trimmings Miss A. Walsh...Black Miss L. Batten...Blue skirt, cream bodice Miss M.Grady... Pale blue silk, trimmed white satin, ribbon, and lace net Miss Thornhut... White and blue. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 22 May 1905, p. 2. Raise Funds for School Samuel Cavin Young

BREVITIES At Mr. S. C. Young's sale of dairy cattle on Saturday, which was conducted at Lue by Messrs. Stewart and Smith, cows brought up to £11 5s and a bull realised £15 15s, the purchaser of the latter being Mr. Dowling. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 15 October 1906, p. 2. Sells Cattle Samuel Cavin Young

In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. (9,015) IN BANKRUPTCY. Re Samuel Cavin Young, formerly of Lue, now of 2 Bent-street, Stanmore, school teacher. NOTICE is hereby given that the Single Meeting of creditors in the above matter will be held at the Court-house, Rylstone, before the District Registrar in Bankruptcy, on the 18th day of January, 1912, at 11 a.m., or as soon after as the course of business will permit. To entitle a creditor to vote thereat, his proof must be lodged with the Registrar in Bankruptcy, Moore-street, Sydney, not later than the 15th day of January, 1912. F. H. SALUSBURY, Registrar in Bankruptcy. Official Assignee - Charles Fairfax Waterloo Lloyd. 1851, 6s. Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales, Wednesday 20 December 1911 (No.180), p. 6835. Bankrupt Samuel Cavin Young

Schoolteacher's Startling Statement. During his examination before the Registrar in Bankruptcy, Samuel Cavin Young, a schoolteacher, made some rather startling statements as to the sale and distribution over the district in which he lived, of furniture, infected with consumption. Mr. Young said he was a public school teacher at Eucharina. He had been 23 years in the service, and had never been bankrupt before. His bankruptcy resulted from the failure of a butter factory scheme. "I have no household furniture," he said. "I had furniture, but it was sold last year; it realised £60. I sold it because my doctor told me on no account to use it, owing to its having been nine months in a house infected with consumption. I used the money to pay for household necessaries. I explained the circumstances of the furniture to my department. The Government medical officer advised me I was not liable, and I sold it. I was also told by a doctor that I was on no account to use the furniture, that the germs were like the plague of Egypt, and could not be destroyed unless burnt. The furniture was fumigated and disinfected before it was sold. It was sold among the people of the district." Raleigh Sun, Friday 8 March 1912, p. 2. Bankrupt Samuel Cavin Young

[Notice of Application for a Certificate of Discharge.] In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. IN BANKRUPTCY. Re Samuel Cavin Young. To the Official Assignee and Creditors. TAKE NOTICE that I, Samuel Cavin Young, intend to apply to the Court, Citizens' Chambers, Moore-street, Sydney, on the 8th day of August, at 11 a.m., or as soon afterwards as the course of business will admit, that a Certificate of Discharge be granted to me, under and according to the provisions of the "Bankruptcy Act, 1898." - Dated this 16th. day of July, 1912. 276, 6s. 6d. Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales, Wednesday 24 July 1912 (No.110), p. 4721. Discharge Bankrupt Samuel Cavin Young

GOING IN THE A.M.C. Mr. S. C. Young, who was for a considerable time, school teacher at Lue, and was very popular with the people of this district, has enlisted despite his years, and the fact that he has a large family. In the course of a letter he states, “You may think I'm an old fool; but my boys have gone, and I got such a craving to follow them, that I have never ceased trying to pass, till I was successful. I am going with the Army Medical Corps.” Mr. Young's many friends in this district will applaud his action, and earnestly hope for his rapid promotion and safe return. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 16 September 1915, p. 23. Enlists Samuel Cavin Young

DEATHS YOUNG, Samuel Cavin. - July 17, 1948, at his residence, 25 Taunton Road, Hurstville, dear father of the late F. Cavin Young, and of William, Eric, and Inez, aged 82 years. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 19 July 1948, p. 10. Death Samuel Cavin Young

FUNERALS YOUNG - The Relatives and Friends of the late SAMUEL CAVIN YOUNG, of 25 Taunton Road, Hurstville are Invited to attend his Funeral which will leave our Private Chapel 388 Forest Road, Hurstville, This Monday after Service commencing at 3 p.m. for the Crematorium Woronora, J. and C. Hardy, A.F.D.A. Rockdale and Hurstville

YOUNG - Hurstville Bowling and Recreation Club Officers and Members are invited to attend the Funeral of their late Esteemed Member S. C. YOUNG. For further particulars see family notice. Mark Gosling President, W.H. Chapman Secretary. Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 19 July 1948, p. 9. Funeral Samuel Cavin Young