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Colville’s Magazine – Glengarnock Gleanings (January 1925)
We take great pleasure in presenting the portrait of Mr. Alexander Campbell, though it is with regret that we announce his departure from our midst. Mr. Campbell left for Wellington, New Zealand, on the 12th of February.
Born in Dalry, Ayrshire, and known affectionately as “Sandy” to everyone, he spent his early years in Belfast, where his family had settled when he was quite young. Moving to Glengarnock in 1899, he began working in the Chemical Works and engaged in various departments. Since March 1915, he had been employed in the Melting Shop.
Sandy was known for his strong physique and dedicated much of his time to wrestling, hammer-throwing, ball-putting, and tug-of-war. He competed successfully in various sports meetings.
He was also a highly regarded member of the Orange Order and had been closely associated with it for over thirty years. As the Worthy Master of L.O.L. No. 100, he played a key role in the negotiations that led to the establishment of the Orange Hall, which opened in December 1906. In recognition of his service, he was recently presented with several valuable gifts from his brethren in the Order. At a significant social event on February 2nd, Mr. Frank Fraser presented him with a fine pocketbook from a Dalry admirer, along with a roll of 45 notes subscribed by members of L.O.L. Nos. 100, 53, and 63, as well as Female Lodge No. 72.
We extend our best wishes to Mr. Campbell for a long and prosperous future in his new home.
Farewell and Best Wishes
We also regret to announce the departure of Mr. Adam Porter, Foreman Labourer, whose portrait appeared in the December 1923 issue of this magazine. Mr. Porter, along with his wife and family, left on the 12th of February for New Zealand, where he has secured a five-year engagement at the Gold Mines, located about 10 miles from Reefton on the west coast of the South Island.
It is understood that Mr. Porter made this move primarily due to health concerns regarding one of his sons, who suffered a serious illness a year ago. We extend our sincere wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. To mark the occasion, Mr. Porter was presented with a wallet and Treasury Notes from his colleagues in the Works.
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Page 3: James Shaw, WW Miller (printer) A Jamieson (Stationer). T. McCabe. J Dobbie, A Welsh, A Calderwood, W Munro, H Campbell. A Moodie, J Hamilton, Tom Kane.
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