Down Memory Lane

THIS week we refer to the dux and prize-winners at Langholm Academy in 1958.

Last updated 18 October 2012
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MP steps in to save jobs in dairy talks

In recording the brave efforts made by the boy John Williams to save another boy from drowning in the old harbour (in our impression of the 6th instant), we expressed a hope that the notice would draw the attention of the Humane Society to the case. We have now great pleasure in stating that the Earl of Aberdeen forwarded last week £5 to the Rev. Mr Briscoe, at Holyhead as a reward to the boy. That gentleman very wisely expended the sum in purchasing a beautiful silver watch, with the following inscription neatly engraved on the case “The Earl of Aberdeen to John Williams, who bravely strove to save another boy from drowning. Holyhead, September 1, 1862”On Saturday fire broke out on the farm of Broadchapel, about a mile and a half from the burgh of Lochmaben. When the outbreak was discovered the fire had got a firm hold of a large shed which contained a large quantity of unthrashed corn and hay. The shed and its contents were destroyed, but the adjoining buildings were saved. The damage is roughly estimated at £500. The farm is tenanted by the proprietor, Mr William Crawford.Last week and this week our advertisement columns announce the setting up of the Canonbie Trust.A strong call from The European Commission to use its management powers to make sure that dairies in the South of Scotland were not starved of milk supplies has been made in the European Parliament by South of Scotland Euro MP, Alasdair Hutton.

Last updated 18 October 2012
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Flying saucers spotted in sky

On Tuesday week last when the 5.30 pm train had arrived at the railway station, on its way north, a man was about to step into one of the carriages at the moment of the train starting, when, unfortunately, his foot slipped and he fell between the platform and the carriage. Colonel Seely, MP Secretary of State for War, addressed a meeting at Dumfries. Yes, we have heard from one or two of our readers that flying saucers have been seen in the area and we have heard this confirmed via The Cumberland News. The EC Directive relating to the quality of water intended for human consumption has been given a lot of consideration by the Dumfries and Galloway Regional Council officials.

Last updated 11 October 2012
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LANGHOLM and Eskdale were struck by severe flooding for the second time in two days during August, causing major disruption to roads and a headache to the authorities.

Last updated 11 October 2012
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Down Memory Lane

THIS week we look back at Langholm Academy pupils in 1952 or 1953.

Last updated 4 October 2012
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A fitting tribute for ‘John Hyslop’ Hall

This annual market was held on the 18th ult.

Last updated 4 October 2012
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Gold for Ally and his team in the LA heat

150 YEARS Opening of the new infant school It is now 24 years since the Infant School was established in George Street, during that period there has been a constant succession of children, seldom if ever below 60 or 70, and of late years numbering double those numbers.

Last updated 27 September 2012
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Down Memory Lane

THIS week we look back at Langholm primary school pupils in 1996 as 10 of them take part in a 24-hour fast, starving for charity.

Last updated 27 September 2012
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Young man dies in shooting accident

150 YEARS Fatal rifle accident A melancholy and fatal accident occurred on Thursday last, on the farm of Cleuchfoot, in this parish, whereby a young man named Robert Smith lost his life.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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Down Memory Lane

AS THE farming community prepares to display its produce on the Castletholm this Saturday, we look back to 1949 when the Eskdale and Liddesdale Agricultural and Pastoral Society held its annual event at Milntown.

Last updated 20 September 2012
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Hope compact-look show is here to stay

150 YEARS RECKLESS DRIVING AND ITS CONSEQUENCES On the afternoon of Saturday the 23rd ult., a party of women and children engaged a horse and gig from Mr Elder, Cross Keys, Canonbie, to go to Waterbeck.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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Down Memory Lane

AFTER we printed the poem The Liddesdale Hills written by Tom J Ewart in 1932, Fred Ewart, who had handed in the poem, gave us this photo.

Last updated 13 September 2012
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Entertainer Donald takes on restaurant

Early on the morning of Friday the 15th ult., a married woman named Betty Spedding was, while in bed, alarmed by a cry from an adjoining room occupied by a female lodger named Ellen Armstrong.While playing with his brother and another companion on Monday week, Arthur Pride, eleven years of age, son of Mr Pride, schoolmaster, Lymiecleuch Schoolhouse, Canonbie, met with an unfortunate accident.The other day we were approached by a Canonbie reader in regard to the maker of a grandfather clock which is still ticking away after nearly a century and a half of accurate time-keeping.The Carlisle entertainer and Border TV personality Donald Scott and his wife Norma have bought the Langholm Restaurant and Guest House and will be taking over this month.

Last updated 6 September 2012
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KENNETH Bell, who lives in Caroline Street, Langholm, brought in this photo he found among his late father Wattie Bell’s belongings.

Last updated 6 September 2012
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Down Memory Lane

EVEN though the Common Riding of 2012 is becoming a distant memory, we have been given a photo for Down Memory Lane this week by Marion Pool of Henry Street.

Last updated 30 August 2012
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Parents shed tears at the school gates

Last updated 29 August 2012
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Down Memory Lane

THIS week’s picture is from Langholm archive centre and is of the E&L Advertiser office in the High Street in 1910 when it was Walter Bell’s shoe shop.

Last updated 23 August 2012
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Flying Matt’s flag for common riding

A short time ago an individual in the neighbourhood of Newcastleton, who is not a most dexterous disciple of Isaac Walton in that village, felt a ravenous desire for a dish of trouts, and, collecting two or three rough rods, he had them mounted with lines and hooks, which were temptingly baited with worms.

Last updated 22 August 2012
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Down Memory Lane

THIS picture is again from Angus Hoggart in Langholm. It is taken from an earlier edition of the E&L from March 15, 1946.

Last updated 16 August 2012
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