The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
THE ARCHIVES
100 years ago
The first performance since pre-war days of the Brechin Amateur Musical Society was given in the City Hall last night before a large and appreciative audience. The work performed was Mendelssohn’s Elijah, by no means a novelty, of course, but welcome after the prolonged drought in the way of choral music. It is wonderful how these comparatively old works preserve their vitality, and it was a distinct treat to hear Elijah again. The chorus work, which is vastly important, was excellently done.
50 years ago
Abernethy and Dron, meantime a linked charge, will be united at a service in Abernethy Church on May 3. Perth Presbytery last night approved a basis of union and agreed that their Moderator Rev. W. S. Morris, should conduct the service. The future place of worship will be Abernethy, and Dron Church will be sold , let or otherwise disposed. With both charges vacant it was also agreed the united congregation be allowed to proceed with the election of a minister. The manse will be used at Abernethy.
25 years ago
Tony Blair brought his plans for the reform of Labour’s constitution closer last night with a crucial victory as the Inverness party conference voted to dump Clause IV. Delegates voted 58.3% to 41.6% in favour of changing Clause IV of the constitution which has committed Labour to “common ownership” for almost 80 years. Now the whole of the Labour Party will be asked to back the changes at a special conference next month. Mr Blair said the result would help “create a modern Labour Party for the 21st Century.”
One year ago
Angus is preparing for a royal party this summer to celebrate the resurrection of a title last used more than 300 years ago. The Queen marked Prince Edward’s 55th birthday by granting him the title Earl of Forfar. The Earl of Wessex and his wife Sophie will be known as the Earl and Countess of Forfar when north of the border. The Earldom of Forfar was created in 1661 and became extinct in 1715 when the second earl died leaving no children. Mrs Georgiana Osborne, Lord Lieutenant of Angus, said: “I am delighted.”