60 YEARS AGO
DEATH OF MR J. S. BRUCE OF CHISHOLME: Mr James Semple Bruce, of Chisholme, Roberton, died in Monday, in his 80th year. Born at Bhangalpore, India, he was educated in London, and joined the staff of the Chartered Bank of India, Austral
ia and China. After service in India and the Far East, he returned to become the London manager.
He bought Chisholme in 1927, and retired there in 1932. He was president of the West Teviotdale Agricultural Society and president of the Hawick branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. He was in the course of handing over the Snoot Hostel and a stretch of surrounding land to the Youth Hostels Association.
BUILDING COMPANY MEETING: The annual general meeting of Hawick Working Men's Building and Investment Coy Ltd, was held in the Royal Bank Buildings, on Monday night.
Sir Thomas Henderson, chairman of the company for over 25 years, intimated his resignation in that capacity by letter, but he stated that he wished to carry on as a director.
Officials appointed were: Mr A. Douglas Haddon, secretary; Mr W. Broom Blackie, treasurer; Mr A. Houliston, chairman; Mr. J. Johnstone, vice-chairman. Mr John A. Turnbull, hosiery manufacturer, was appointed a director.
40 YEARS AGO
SALES TRIPS: Mr Simon Ruscoe, managing director of the Hawick Hosiery Co, Duke Street, leaves on Monday for a business trip to Paris and Zurich. On February 8, Mr Tom Hartop will set off on an extensive European sales tour, taking in Denmark, Holland, Germany Italy and possibly Paris. Mr Raymond Chlopas has been appointed manager of the firm's work study department.
INDUCTION: An induction service and social will be held by the Baptist Church tomorrow (Saturday) for the Rev. J. W. Hornsby, Kettering, who takes over the charge vacated by the Rev. Keith Blades.
20 YEARS AGO
YOUTH CENTRE CHIEF RETIRES: Well known officer-in-charge of the Havelock Street Youth Centre, Henry Clark (65), 1 Mansfield Gardens, retired on Friday after over 17 years' service.
A native of Kilmarnock, he joined the centre staff in 1972, just two years after the complex opened. Over the years, he has built up membership and actively promoted numerous sporting and leisure activities
Henry told the 'News' that he thoroughly enjoyed his youth and community work and felt it had been a worthwhile career. A Legion and Liberal Club member, he said he had no immediate plans for the future but did add that standing for future council elections was a possibility.
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