Abbreviations used
Date February 10 1887
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Daily Telegraph
The language of the text is the original used in the newspaper entry and as transcribed by Daniel F. Johnson. Records acquired by the Provincial Archives are not translated from the language in which they originate.
Halifax 'Herald' - Another Halifax, N.S. boy has gone to the front. William STAIRS s/o John STAIRS and cousin of J.F. STAIRS has gone out with Stanley to the relief of Emin Bey. Mr. Stairs is about 24 years of age, passed through the Royal Military College at Kingston, Ontario, subsequently spent some years in New Zealand. being engaged in surveying. A year ago he was appointed to the Royal Engineers. His knowledge of astronomy and photography and his peculiar qualifications for the position induced Henry M. STANLEY to invite Mr. Stairs accompanying him into the heart of Africa - in preference to 300 who applied. Mr. Stairs gladly responded to the call and is now on his way to Zanzibar with the great explorer.