Hi , I thought I'd post an article I saw in a newspaper I read recently. Taken from The Durham Chronicle, on Friday June 22nd 1900. Hetton - Departure of Mr J. REAY. On Friday of last week, Mr Joseph REAY, of Hetton (son of the late Mr Wm. REAY, who held an important position under the the Hetton coal company) received a very hearty send off on the occasion of his departure for South Africa. Mr Reay has been very popular locally, and has left with the good wishes of a ver large number of friends, from whom hehas received many handsome presents. On leaving to join the train at Leamside Station, Mr REAY was heartily cheered by a large crowd, and he was accompanied by three vehicles full of friends to the Station. He sailed by the S.S. SAXON on Saturday. ----------------------------------- Hope this helps someone!! Thought this was good having the date and the name of the ship he left on! And where he went to as well! Wish it was that easy all the time!!! Jan Boyes