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Orts 19, 1990, The George Macdonald Society
Orts 19, 1990, The George Macdonald Society
Orts: The George MacDonald Society Newsletter
Report on last year's AGM. This was held on Nov 24th 1989 at Westbourne Park Villas. 12 people were present, with apologies from 4 more. Chairman’s, Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports were given and approved. The Society’s account stood (after the production of North Wind) at £212.58. The Committee were ratified in their positions for the coming year, and John Docherty welcomed as a new member of same. The Committee now comprises John Docherty, Rachel Johnson, Freda Levson, Chris MacDonald, Bill Raeper, Raphael Shaberman, Philip Streeter & Kathy Triggs.
Orts 20, 1990, The George Macdonald Society
Orts 20, 1990, The George Macdonald Society
Orts: The George MacDonald Society Newsletter
1. A Visit to George MacDonald Country. Preparations are all but complete for this event (24 – 27 Sept), and we hope the participants will have a happy and uplifting visit. A tour of Huntly is scheduled, plus coach-trips to the Cabrach (the setting for Castle Warlock); Leith House; Haddo House; the North East of Scotland Agricultural Heritage Centre (to see farming life as depicted in MacDonald’s novels); Portsoy and Cullen, where Malcolm is set; the Wow o’ Rivven at Ruthven; and Drumblade Church, where the MacDonald family are buried. There will also be an official reception, a lecture (by …