ONE-HUNDRED YEARS AGO Saturday January 10 1920
Presentation to Mr Andrew McCorkindale
On Tuesday of this week Mr Andrew McCorkindale, who fulfilled the duties of Harbourmaster at Campbeltown for the past 34 years, left home on the first stage of his journey to the United States of America, where he has decided to make his home with his sons, who have been settled there for a considerable time.
Mr McCorkindale got a splendid send-off, though the parting was tinged with regret at losing an official and townsman so widely known and highly esteemed.
When Mr McCorkindale’s decision to spend the evening of his life in another land and under another flag became known, a movement was set on foot to suitably recognise in a tangible way his long service as a public official.
Mr Alexander Ollar undertook the secretary-ship of the movement, and under his experienced and enthusiastic direction the effort in a very short time became a notable success.
The testimonial to Mr McCorkindale was presented to him in the Argyll Arms Hotel on Saturday night. The function was attended by a representative company.
Bailie Campbell presided, and before the proceedings commenced a seasonable cup of tea, provided by the chairman, was handed around.
The chairman conveyed the compliments of the season to all present, and expressed a wish for the health and happiness of everyone in the new year.
He intimated apologies for absence from Mr D Mactaggart and Mr T Mackelvie (town clerk).
Proceeding, he said the occasion of their meeting was one of importance, and it was unique in many respects.
Mr McCorkindale had spent three-fourths of a natural life in the office which he was now quitting and in the course of the years, it was no exaggeration to say, he has endeared himself to all with whom he had come into contact.