RM2AG4NNP–. Roll of service in the Great War, 1914-1919. educated Plockton Higher Grade Public School,and Aberdeen Grammar School; entered theUniversity as 8th Bur-sar in 1910, graduatedM.A., 1914, with FirstClass Honours inClassics—a remarkableperformance, as by achain of unforeseencircumstances, he hadto undertake the ne-cessary work withinone year. His Profes-sor wrote :— he wasa strikingly able stu-dent . While still at the Grammar School, he hadjoined D (then the School) Company of the4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders. With it hewas mobilized in August 1914, and crossed toFrance in 1915. A few weeks
RM2AG2NNT–. Roll of service in the Great War, 1914-1919. arch1918. McKENZIE, ALEXANDER RITCHIEDOUGHTY : 2nd Lieutenant, 4th Bat-talion GordonHighlanders; son of Alexander E. M c K e n z i e, cashier ; born Aberdeen, 6 March 1894 ; educated Aberdeen Grammar School, where he had an excellent record; entered the University as 15th Bursar, 1912 ; graduated M.A. with First Class Honours in Classics, 1916 ; gained Black Latin Prize ; a conspicuously able student, he intended proceeding to the ministry of the U.F. Church. McKenzie joined the nth Gordon Highlandersas a Private in 1916, rose to Sergeant, and was
RM2AG4DPG–. Notable Londoners, an illustrated who's who of professional and business men. JAMES STEPHEN Merchandise Director, Messrs. Peter Jones, Ltd., SloaneSquare. A Silk Specialist ; his whole business experienceand training have been this special department. Hastravelled extensively to acquire his intimate knowledge ofContinental and foreign silk markets. Member, LondonChamber of Commerce. Educated at Grammar School,Aberdeen. Hobbies : business and yachting. [Photo :. HARRY TILBURY. Director : John Barker and Co., Ltd., Kensington, havingjoined the late Sir John Barker in 1898, both having pre-viou
RM2AJ8WD9–Churches of Aberdeen : Historical and Descriptive . n Grammar School and Universityand Trinity College, Cambridge, where he wasSenior Wrangler and First Smiths Prizemanhe became a barrister, and was subsequently »Judge of the High Court and a Lord of Appeal.Sir Jamos passed away at his house, Finch-cooks, Goodhurst. Kent, in his 81st year Hoheld tho post of Lord Justice of Appeal fromOctober, 1900, to 1906 and had sat on the benchaltogether for about 20 years. After being eaHedto the Bar he started as a law reporter with? JSJnei °f eul*equent eminence, includingLord Courtney and the late Lords
RM2AG4WNC–. Notable Londoners, an illustrated who's who of professional and business men. JAMES WEBSTER, J.P.Director, John Knight, Ltd., Soap F.C.I.S. Manufacturers. Thewhole of his commercial career, beginning in 1S81, hasbeen spent with the above, passing through various depart-ments to the position of Secretary, and then to his presentoffice. Mr. Webster is a native of Aberdeen, and receivedhis education at Coopers Grammar School. He is a Justiceof the Peace for the Borough of West Ham, and takes a keenand active interest in civic matters. As hobbies he enjoysgolfing, motoring, and bowls. {Photo: Ru
RM2AKXFYR–A pictorial and descriptive guide to Aberdeen, Deeside, Donside, Strathspey, Cruden Bay, Huntly, Banff, Elgin, etc . ur-hood. Contrary to the wishes of her parents, she married asoldier quartered in the town in 1745, and left the countrywith him. Three years later, forsaken and broken-hearted,she returned with a baby son in her arms. Denied help bvher friends, she made the ruined Cathedral her home andcradled her child in the old stone basin in the sacristy. Theboy received bis education at the local Grammar School, inreturn for cleaning the premises and performing other ser-vices. He was subs
RM2AG328Y–. Roll of service in the Great War, 1914-1919. ROSE, GEORGE DOUGLAS : 2nd Lieu-tenant, 4th Battalion Gordon Highland-ers; son of Dr. GeorgeRose, Aberdeen ; bornAberdeen, 29 April1895 ; educated atthe Grammar School ;entered the University1911 ; graduated M.A., 1915, with SecondClass Honours inEconomics. He joined his Bat-talion in July 1915,was gazetted the samemonth, and became acting Lieutenant in October 1916. He spentabout two years at Ripon and Norwich, fromJuly 1915 to March 1917, then crossed toFrance in April 1917 and fought at first inminor engagements around Ypres in Flanders.On 20 S
RM2AG4PNG–. Roll of service in the Great War, 1914-1919. IN MEMORIAM.. torpedoed when going down Channel, and un-fortunately this most promising officer lost hislife. His reports show that he was an officerof high attainments. LEGGE, ANGUS FORSYTH : Lieuten-ant, Singapore Volunteer Corps ; son of Rev. James W. Legge; born Aber-deen, 12 November1889 ; educated Aber-deen Grammar School;graduated M. B.(Hons.), 1912, havinggained medals andprizes in all his classes;D.P.H. (with credit),1914. In 1913 and1914 he held posts inthe Royal Infirmaryand Royal Asylum,Aberdeen ; he then proceeded to Singapore totake
RM2AG3W6M–. Roll of service in the Great War, 1914-1919. born Aberdeen, 14 September 1891 ; educatedat the Grammar School and University of Aber-deen, where he gradu-ated M.A. (II Econ.Sc), 1912, and LL.B.(with distinction) in1914, gaining theHunter Gold Medalfor Roman La w.Thereafter he went toEdinburgh, and with aview to being called tothe Bar, spent a yearin the office of Messrs.Dalgleish, Dobie &Co. For four years prior to the war he served inthe University Company, 4th Gordon High-landers, retiring as a Sergeant. Lyon receivedhis commission in the 5th Gordons in November1914, and proceeded to Franc
RM2AWJY1C–The schools of medieval England . , 108. Chapter Act Book, 108. choristers, 216. Grammar School, 46, 56-64, 244, 279, 328. Library, 60. re-building of, 60. Song School, 6, 46. Statutes, 162. — Edmund, Duke of, 241. — Edward, Duke of, 241. — Holgate School, 328. — John of, 201. — population of, 330. — St. Marys Abbey, iig. Almonry School, 221. ABERDEEN : THE UNIVERSITY PRESS. WINCHESTER COLLEGE, u. 1400 FROM A DRAWINii BY WARDEN CHANDLER IN MS. LIFE OH WVKEHAM, Al NEW COLLEGE OXKOKU THE SCHOOLS OFMEDIEVAL ENGLAND A. F. LEACH WITH FORTY-THREE ILLUSTRATIONS , NEW YORKTHE MACMILLAN COMPANY 1916 PR
RM2AG2M5J–. Roll of service in the Great War, 1914-1919. ourt on 26 March1918. IRVINE, EDWARD WHITE : 2nd Lieu-tenant, Royal Field Artillery ; son of Rev.John A. Irvine,Aberdeen; born Liver-p o o 1, 30 September1897 ; educated Aber-deen Grammar School;student in Medicine,1915-16. Irvine served with theAberdeen UniversityO.T.C. from 1915-16,and with the EdinburghUniversity O.T.C. from1916-17; he was com-missioned in the R.F. A.,June 1917, gained special distinction in signall-ing, and proceeded to France early in the follow-ing year. His military career was all too short,for after seven weeks in France h