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Orts 32, 1994, The George Macdonald Society

Orts: The George MacDonald Society Newsletter

NOTE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

It’s a great pleasure in this new edition of ORTS to introduce William Webb and Roy Bricknell, who are now responsible for its production. Different editors and production artists instinctively brand something of their personality upon what they are producing – such is the uniqueness of creativity. For this reason I look forward to this new phase of ORTS existence. A myriad thanks to our previous editor, Nicholas Bolton, who performed an excellent job both in layout and content.

Orts 34, 1994, The George Macdonald Society

Orts: The George MacDonald Society Newsletter

Some members of the Society enjoyed a sunny afternoon in Hastings on the 24th. September, viewing the places where MacDonald lived and one or two associated with him and his family. If the numbers were few, that made it easier for Edward Preston of the Dickens Fellowship to guide us and even read extracts from relevant material without holding up the passers-by. Mr Preston had worked hard getting his information together and checking doubtful assumptions by previous writers, (which tend to be repeated indefinitely if not corrected). His kindly guidance was much appreciated.

Orts 31, 1994, The George Macdonald Society

Orts: The George MacDonald Society Newsletter

FUTURE EVENTS

LITITH CENTENARY SYMPOSIUM. A joint symposium with the Inklings Gesellschaft at Cologne from April 28th to May 1st 1995. Further details will be available soon. The Inklings Gesellschaft have recently hosted very successful J.R.R. Tolkien and Dorothy L. Sayers centenary symposie. WORKSHOP ON THE FAIRY TALES OF GEORGE MACDONALD AND LEWIS CARROLL, April 22nd-24th 1994. Full details available from the Secretary or from Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Lane, STROUD, Gl6 7QW

Orts 33, 1994, The George Macdonald Society

Orts: The George MacDonald Society Newsletter

On Saturday, September 24th we welcome all members and interested friends to join us for a day at Hastings, East Sussex. Edward Preston, a society member and Int. President of the Charles Dickens Society, will be conducting a walk around the houses and locations connected with George MacDonald during his residence in the area. Please meet outside St. Clements Church, All Saints Street, in Hastings old town, at 11.30 am. We will find a place for lunch and then proceed on the conducted walk.