Old Faces Old Places And Old Stories of Stirling volume 2
Old Faces Old Places And Old Stories of Stirling volume 2
William Drysdale
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disagreeableness of the weather the towii was crowded with visitors, and what with the rosettes of ultra-loyalists, the pro- fusion of bunting flying from windows, and the many artistic designs displayed, the streets wore a true holiday aspect, and if allowance be made for size and population, Stirling's celebra- tion of the Prince's marriage-day will stand favourably when compared with what took place in either Glasgow or Edin- burgh. Heartier or more spontaneous the rejoicings could not have ...been, and the liberality of the citizens in the way of decoration and illumination, and the manner in which the varied arrangements were carried to a successful issue by the Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council, reflected great credit on all concerned. A procession, headed by Mr. Robert Mac- farlane (" Ruskie Rab ") as captain, was formed in Allan Park, the Ancient Society of Omnium Gatherum leading the way. Behind the captain rode a curious figure, with head and face enveloped in goat-skin in lieu of beard, but a gale of wind detaching the cover, revealed, to the no small astonishment of the onlookers, " Bauldie Frank " (Archie France, smith), who, by the way, came to grief a little later through his horse be- coming restive and throwing him in the mud.
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