THE ARCHIVES

100 years ago

Dear Sir – In his letter published on May 9, Mr Alfred Ruse expresses himself as strongly opposed to Sunday cinema exhibitions. Only two weeks ago Mr Ruse was negotiating with the proprietors of The Pavilion, Carnoustie, with the object of introducing to this town a lecturer who uses the film to illustrate observations of various battlefronts. “In this case, Mr Ruse strongly advocates Sunday as the most suitable day of the week for this purpose.” – John Taylor, manager, Pavilion, Carnoustie.

50 years ago

Noele Gordon, the actress, said yesterday that she is leaving the cast of the Associated Television serial Crossroads of which she has been the star since it started in 1964. She will leave in August when ATV takes over as seven-days-aweek programme contractors in the Midlands. Miss Gordon, who has been a leading figure in ATV since it started in the Midlands in 1956 said: “I shall not be renewing my Crossroads contract, We have not been able to agree to certain terms.”

25 years ago

The Queen had to ask the Duke of Edinburgh to read a speech for her yesterday – because she forgot her glasses. She handed him the text after a frantic search of her handbag failed to produce her missing spectacles. The royal couple were visiting a colourful series of exhibitions to mark the centenary of the Commonwealth Institute in Kensington, London. Looking slightly embarrassed, the Queen stepped forward to the microphone and said she would ask her husband to speak for her.

One year ago

Drivers will have to contend with major diversions as Dundee city centre is shut down to cope with an influx of music fans for concerts at Slessor Gardens. Three outdoor concerts are being staged this summer, beginning with UB40 and followed by gigs by Little Mix in June and Olly Murs the following month. Roads around Slessor Gardens will be closed during the concerts, while traffic going east along Riverside Drive, towards the Tay Road Bridge, will be diverted for several miles.