Crossroads and Characters

ON BACK-COVER:

The worthies in this photo of a 1901 old-timers' outing to the Glasgow Fair sponsored by the Dunning Merchants Association were identified many decades later, with the frankness of a 94 year old, by Jock Mitchell. Top Row: Alex Robertson (Baker), James Hutchison (Weaver), Robert Cunningham (Whipper In, meaning school truant officer), Robert Davie (Weaver), John Brown (Gardener), David Hurry(Grocer). Second Row: John Ross, John McLellan (Dairyman), Robin Gray (Weaver), John Walker(Tailor. Note the jacket), James Bowie (Weaver), John Bowie (Never known to work). Front Row: William Home (Weaver), William Kettles (Postman) and wife Margaret (Bellringer), Mr. and Mrs. Drewett (Post Office), Tory Alec (Nickname. Real name not known, horseman and notorious drinker), Sandy Ewan (Weaver).