THE ARCHIVES

Major the Earl of Airlie MC yesterday unveiled a beautiful mural tablet in St Margaret’s Parish Church, Arbroath, erected in memory of the men of the church who gave their lives in the Great War. He said he knew the unveiling of that memorial recalled sad memories to many of the congregation, but they could not but be happy and proud to know they were honouring, respecting and keeping green their memory of their dear dead. There are 34 names on the tablet. “The Flowers of the Forest” was then played on the pipes.

50 years ago

Twenty keen Linlathen Secondary School lads and three enthusiastic teachers have built a bridge over the Gelly Burn in Den o’ Mains, Dundee. The project was started in January. A pupil on a science outing to the Den remarked on the space left by the old bridge and asked: “Can’t we do something?” The head of the science department, William Duncan, decided the construction of a bridge in connection with a pollution survey and landscaping of the immediate area would be a good idea.

Arbroath High School pupil Ross McInroy has won a scholarship to take part in a week-long coaching course at Eton College next month. Ross is a prolific swimmer and trains with the St Thomas Swimming Club in Arbroath. Eighty-four youngsters from seven sports were chosen from hundreds of nominations by a panel of judges, Ross is one of just 12 swimmers taking part. He is currently studying Standard Grade physical education along with his other subjects and is a keen musician.

One year ago

Dundee school pupils will have their swimming lesson time dramatically cut under a new lessons regime. Under plans to be discussed by the council next week, all primary 5 and 6 children will have three weeks of lessons. “Non-swimmers” will then be given a three further weeks of classes. Previously, all P6 pupils were given about 10 weeks of swimming lessons. Children’s convener Stewart Hunter said the new programme will be introduced after demands from teachers.