Category: Observations

Suspicion

Sep 8, 1936

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in Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate, writing in the Buchan Observer in what would be a seven-month run (the other columns in the series have the byline “Anzac”), thinks that Scots are naturally suspicious of “incomers” and cites the example of his father. Note: The anecdote about the customer who only leaves half the required amount of money on the…
Concerning Editors and Some Others

Sep 4, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate visits the newspaper offices, expecting a church-like atmosphere of quiet reverence and bumps into the editor.
Journey’s End

Aug 28, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

After getting his car going again and a change of plan, Rob and Mistress Barrowsgate set off towards the city in pursuit of the bus to Kilmaur. Eventually they catch up with it and, when Mistress Barrowsgate arrives in Kilmaur, she gets a lukewarm welcome from her father.
The Lady Still Travels

Aug 14, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Mistress Barrowsgate’s trip is underway but Rob’s car soon breaks down and he set off on foot to find oil.
The Lady Travels

Aug 7, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Mistress Barrowsgate goes to visit her mother in Kilmaur and Rob gives her a lift in “Gloriana”, his motor car.
Weerless – a Fyou Volts

Jul 31, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate is somewhat scathing about the supposed benefits of the “wireless” or, at least, the BBC.
The Hyouin’ Match

Jul 24, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate versical account of a hoeing match at Brookie Braes in which he came last.
The Game o’ Bools

Jul 17, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate is invited by his brother (in-law) to play bowls for his first time.
Oor Picnic, Pairt 1

Jul 10, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate goes on a school picnic to Brucklay.
Oor Picnic, Pairt II

Jul 10, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate continues his description of the school picnic with an account of the “Mothers Race”.