"..This afternoon I was browsing through an old photo album of the family I found this photo the caption reads Coleraine Academical Institution Ireland. 1875.
Oliphant Fraser and Newfoundland dog extreme left.
James Oliphant was his full name called after his father there were three generations of James Oliphaunt in the family so it makes tracing things difficult. I have no idea why a boy from St. John's, Newfoundland would be sent to attend a school in Ireland. The thought just came to me to try the web and lo and behold your site I was amazed to say the least. I pass along this photo - wonder if it is of any interest. This was a quick scan I could provide one of higher or lower resolution if you so desire.
Just as a note of interest, Oliphant studied law and moved to Australia.
The next generation also produced a Dog master - my uncle H.M. Fraser became the Dog Master for the mascot of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment another Newfoundland called Sable Chief..."
