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Monthly Archives: June 2023
We had a calm crossing and a beautiful day for our journey here arriving at two o’clock. Went to hotel and had lunch and then the two of us went out for a walk … The year is much more advanced here than in Lewis, still Ben Wyvis is white halfway down … Dingwall, [23rd Apr. 1919?]
Mrs Gibson is away to mainland Scotland for a meeting. She has been socialising with some acquaintances, whilst avoiding others, as well as speculating on committee appointments when not worrying about Mr Gibson fending for himself. The next in our … Continue reading
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Comments Off on We had a calm crossing and a beautiful day for our journey here arriving at two o’clock. Went to hotel and had lunch and then the two of us went out for a walk … The year is much more advanced here than in Lewis, still Ben Wyvis is white halfway down … Dingwall, [23rd Apr. 1919?]
Wasn’t it fine that Colin John beat Kenny in the election? At Garynahine Mamma got two telegrams of congratulation, but neither thought of giving us the result; but we got it on Friday in the Herald … Stornoway 25th Apr. 1919
Mr Gibson relates Mrs Gibson’s hectic schedule; she is away to a meeting in Dingwall. Whilst home alone his solo catering takes a leaf from Marie Antoinette’s book. Other good news includes an election victory, plus new appointments at school. … Continue reading
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Papa and I were at dinner at the Castle last night. I sat beside Sir Herbert Morgan and had some good talk. Leverhulme leaves on Sunday night … Stornoway 13th Mar. 1919
Mrs Gibson has received a couple of photographs; she has also had a convivial time whilst dining at Lews Castle. The meteorological office has taken an interest in local weather. The next in our series of letters from the W.J. … Continue reading
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Comments Off on Papa and I were at dinner at the Castle last night. I sat beside Sir Herbert Morgan and had some good talk. Leverhulme leaves on Sunday night … Stornoway 13th Mar. 1919
On Saturday forenoon we had a meeting of the teachers of Story Parish to consider the S. Bd’s [School Board’s] offer of £400 towards a bonus. Resolved to decline bonus & to ask again for Craik Scale. It was also agreed that in the event of refusal Headquarters be asked to offer the resignations of the Nicolson Institute staff! … Stornoway 10th Mar. 1919
Mr Gibson and his teaching colleagues have resolved to agitate for better terms and conditions; he is also pleased to see more of his pupils returning home safely from the First World War. Lord Leverhulme is back on the island … Continue reading
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Comments Off on On Saturday forenoon we had a meeting of the teachers of Story Parish to consider the S. Bd’s [School Board’s] offer of £400 towards a bonus. Resolved to decline bonus & to ask again for Craik Scale. It was also agreed that in the event of refusal Headquarters be asked to offer the resignations of the Nicolson Institute staff! … Stornoway 10th Mar. 1919
Lord Leverhulme comes tonight … The town is being swept up today and the mud carted away … Stornoway 6th Mar. 1919
This week Mrs Gibson relates how Stornoway has been spruced up in readiness for the arrival of Lord Leverhulme. Cases of influenza (the post-war “Spanish flu” pandemic) are rife, and Nicolson Institute pupils are planning peacetime careers in medicine. The … Continue reading
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