On December 6, 1892, Blantyre merchants held a grand annual dance at Struthers’ Masonic Hall. Over 40 couples enjoyed the lively music of Bergman’s Band, hosted by Michael Paton. Highlights included performances by Miss Fullarton and young Master McCaffrie, making it a memorable and successful evening in Blantyre’s social history.
The annual conversazione of the Blantyre Bowling club took place in Mr Struthers’ Hall, High Blantyre, on the evening of Friday 2nd December 1892. There was a large number of bowlers and friends present. This was an early festive celebration, an annual event celebrating friendship and togetherness. Dancing was kept up till a late or […]
During an Auchentibber Garden Party in June 1910, reporters interviewed Inn and Quoiting Grounds owner, Mr. J.B.H Struthers. Today, continued on from Parts 1 and 2, this final part continues with an explanation of the measures ihe and other volunteers took to create the beautiful former Italian Gardens. Reporters interviewing him stated, “The chief point […]
During an Auchentibber Garden Party in June 1910, reporters got a chance to interview Inn and Quoiting Grounds owner, Mr. J.B.H Struthers. What they wrote spans three parts which I’ve transcribed fully: “At the present time [June 1910], when press and platform are ringing with ideas and proposals for creating a more sober people, it […]
Although not at all politically correct these days, there is a sensitive subject I’d like to comment on regarding part of Blantyre’s history. The subject of being ‘entertained’ by Minstrels. Minstrels were of course white people with painted or blackened faces. In those different times, it’s very likely no malice or ill intent was being […]
Continuing our look at a just a few more articles remaining from Flora Dickson Potter’s memoirs and research about Auchentibber. Flora is no longer alive but committed these words to paper during her lifetime. Speaking this time of the Italian Gardens, Quoiting Green and Patriotism. “During the Summer months, the gardens were the scene of […]
Another wonderful old poem by John Struthers, describing our local area in the 1830’s. It tells of a memory and longing to be back to see mother natures’s accomplishments all over our immediate area.Pictured is Letterick, just north of Crossbasket, as features in this poem. How gayly rich the mantle wide. She drops across thee, […]