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An Comunn BpW Gaid]7eaCac'b Bidh deich bliadhna air a' gheamhradh seo o choinnich an Comunn Leabhraichean Gdidhlig an toiseach is a shbnraich e a' chiad tabhartas airgid airson leabhar G&idhlig. Thathar air c6rr is 120 a sh&nrachadh o'n uairsin, agus tha c6rr is 100 dhiubh p^ighte (luach £30,000) airson leabhraichean ura a th'air nochdadh. Ach tha sinn a' slor-iarraidh leabhraichean ura, agus thathar air £3,000 a ph&igheadh ann an co-fharpaisean air an son. Tha feadhainn dhiubh air nochdadh o chionn fada, agus tha duil ri tuilleadh fhathast. Bidh iadsan a' faighinn tabhartas foillseachaidh cuideachd. O chionn trl bliadhna thathar air fiach £3,000 de bharantasan a thoirt do sgriobhadairean a sgriobhas leabhraichean air cuspairean sonraichte a thogas iad fhein no a chuireas an Comunn Leabhraichean fa'n comhair. Tha foillsichearan air a bhith gabhail riutha seo cuideachd, agus a' faighinn tabhartas foillseachaidh air an son. Tha van nan leabhraichean air a bhith air rathaidean na Gaidhealtachd's nan Eilean c6rr is d& bhliadhna a nis, agus tha am fear-siubhail air rhiltean de leabhraichean a reic — ur agus sean. Agus bidh dbchas aige tuilleadh fhaighinn bhuaidhe anns an an t-seachdain-sa. Tha am Mod gar toirt gu litreachas is ceol, agus bidh an Comunn Leabhraichean a' cur feasgair litreachais is ciCiil air chois air Ghaidhealtachd's air Ghalldachd. Uaireannan ni an Comunn Leabhraichean fh6in seo, uaireannan cuidichidh e neach eile airson a dheanamh le tabhartas airgid. 'S ddcha gu bheil thu fh6in dednach seo a dheanamh? Ma tha, no ma tha fiosrachadh a dhlth ort mu dheidhinn seo no mu roinn sam bith eile de dh'obair a' Chomuinn Leabhraichean, cuir fios chun an fhear-deasachaidh aig an t-se&ladh-sa shlos. Bidh e gle thoilichte cluinntinn bhuat. AN COMUNN LEABHRAICHEAN GAIDHLIG AN ROINN CHEILTEACH OILTHIGH GHLASCHU GLASCHU G12 8RZ 1978

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MOD Bancaich fon chomharradh seoaguscansoraidh slanriiomagainairgid! Aig Banca na h-Alba tha gach seirbheis againn tha dhith ort, dhut fhein no as leth d’obair marsantachd. Bidh laimhseachadh d’airgid cho furasda dhut ri seic a chur troimh’n bhanc. Ma tha thu bancadh againn mar tha bidh fhios agad co air a bheil sinn a-mach. Mura bheil, tadhail an aon sam bith de na 600 Meuran againn, agus tog orb Bruidhinn ris a’ Mhanaistear, is lorg a-mach de’s urrainn dhuinn a dheanamh.

BANKNOT JUST ANYOF BANK AN COMUNN GAIDHEALACH Patron: Her Majesty The Queen PROGRAMME OF THE SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL MOD CONTENTS Page Programme 5 Facal o'n Cheann Suidhe 8 President's Remarks 9 Notes for guidance of Competitors 10 Competition Time-Table 12 Saturday, 7 October Juvenile Piping 17 & 21 Fiddle Groups 18 Solo Violin 19 Adult Piping 20 Cl&rsach 23 Junior Section — Written Competitions 25 Monday, 9 October Oral Delivery 26 Vocal Music 31 Tuesday, 10 October Oral Delivery 43 Vocal Music 51 Piano and Violin Music 58 Senior Section - Written Competitions 65 Wednesday, 11 October Vocal Music 67 Silver Pendant Final Competition 79 Drama Final Competition 81 Thursday, 12 October Oral Delivery 84 Gold Medal Final Competition 87 Vocal Music 89 Friday, 13 October Choral Music 98 Piano Music 102 Trophies and Donors 105 Medals, etc and Donors 107 Sponsored Competitions 107 Winners of Premier Competitions 108 CAIRDS The first one hundred years have indeed been fruitful and exciting. We have grown steadily and have achieved much during that time. So now here in Oban we promise that our service will continue, our quality and value will reflect our pride in our area, and by doing just that, say a heartfelt thank you to all who have been patrons of Cairds in these short one hundred years. You are cordially invited to visit our premises at the Esplanade Oban where you’ll find an outstanding range of menswearand ladies fashions, and of particular interest to Mod visitors—the excellent range of Blouses, Kilts and Tartan Evening Skirts all picked for quality and top value for money.

Old fashioned principles combined with new ideas PROGRAMME OF THE SEVENTY-FIFTH MOD MOD LOCAL COMMITTEE OFFICE-BEARERS Convener: MR BOYD ROBERTSON, 12 Soroba Road, Oban. Secretary: MR R.L.M. BANKS, 4-6 Stevenson Street, Oban. Treasurer: MR IAIN MACKINNON, Royal Bank of Scotland, 26 George Street, Oban. SATURDAY, 7th OCTOBER Shinty Match in Mossfield at 2-30 pm Oban Camanachd v Oban Celtic Silver Collection Fiddlers' Concert in the Corran Hall at 7-30 pm Chairman: Monsignor T. Wynne Soloist: Mrs Isobel Mitchell, Mod Gold Medallist Admission, £1.50 Recital of Ceol Mor in MacTavish's Kitchens, 10 pm Chairman: Pipe Major Ronald Lawrie Soloist: Mrs Nan Black Admission, 40p SUNDAY, 8th OCTOBER Songs of Praise in Christ's Church, Dunollie MONDAY, 9th OCTOBER Official Opening of the National Mod in the Argyllshire Gathering Hall at 11 am Members and friends are cordially invited to attend. TUESDAY, 10th OCTOBER Children's Prizewinners' Concert in the Corran Hall at 7-30 pm Admission, 50p WEDNESDAY, 11th OCTOBER Gaelic Drama Final Competition in Corran Hall at 7 pm Admission, 50p Ceilidh in MacTavish's Kitchens at 10 pm Fear-an-tighe, Mr Boyd Robertson Admission, 50p THURSDAY, 12th OCTOBER Rural Choirs' Concert in the Corran Hall at 7-30 pm Guest Choir, Cor Meibion Bro Glyndwr Admission, £1.00 5 FRIDAY, 13th OCTOBER Grand Concerts in the Corran Hall First house, 6-30 pm Second house, 9 pm Admission, £1.50 COMPETITION SESSIONS Junior Section: Monday, 40p; Tuesday, 40p Saturday, 7th October - Solo Violin and Fiddle Groups, 50p: Juvenile Piping, 40p; Senior Piping, 50p Senior Section: Wednesday forenoon, 30p; Wednesday afternoon, 30p; Wednesday evening, 30p; Drama, 50p. Thursday forenoon, 60p; Thursday afternoon, Choral, 40p; Folk Group Competition, 40p. Friday forenoon. Choral, 40p; Friday afternoon, Choral 40p and 60p Admission free to all Oral, Cl&rsach and Senior Piano Competitions. All admission prices include V.A.T.

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HIGHLAND QUEEN HIGI ™E INDEPENDENT SPIRIT Facal o'n Cheann Suidhe Bu mhath team facal no dha a r£dh ribhse aig a bheil G^idhlig mar chainnt mhathaireil, Cha leig mi leas a bhith bruidhinn mu dheidhinn luach na tha agaibh — is ann agaibh fhein is fhe&rr a tha fios. Ach dh'iarrainn oirbh dichioll a dh6anamh an ni seo a fhuair sibh gu nddurra agus a nasgaidh a chophSiirteachadh ri fheadhainn eile nacheil cho fortanach. The mdran ann a tha dednach Gdidhlig ionnsachadh, no am beagan a tha aca a leasachadh, agus's e an aon rud is motha a tha dhith orra cothrom a bhith seanachas ri 'r leithidse. A thaobh na h-6igridh, tha fios againn cho farasda's a tha e cdnain sam bith a thogal aig aois na sgoile. Far a bheil na pdrantan a' leigeil fhaicinn gu bheil iad da-rireadh ag iarraidh Gdidhlig anns an sgoil gheibh a' chlann an cothrom. Tha pdrantan anns an Eilean Sgiathanach agus ann an cedmaidhean eile a ghluais mu thrdth a thaobh seo agus tha iad ri'm moladh. Is ddcha gur e mar a tha a' Bheurla a' sruthadh a steach do'n dachaidh, eadar reidio, telebhisean, paipearan naidheachd, leabhraichean is eile, an rud is motha a tha milleadh agus a' cur as do'n Ghdidhlig mar chdnain. Cha urrainnear stad a chur air a leithid sin; thig iad a steach co-dhiu. Ach faodar fiachainn ri barrachd Gdidhlig fhaighinn 'nan cois. Tha barrachd Gdidhlig 'ga sgriobhadh's ga clo-bhualadh an diugh na bha ann riamh roimhe. Ceannaicheamaid pdirt de na thatar a' cur a mach. larramaid bar- rachd G&idhlig air reidio is telebhisean. Leigeamaid fhaicinn d6 a chordas ruinn cho math ri de nach c6rd. A thaobh telebhisean gu sdnraichte tha mdran 'ga chur a mach anns a' Bheurla a bhitheadh sinn nas fhedrr as aonais. An Site an leithid sin cuireadh iad thugainn rud is fhiach anns a' GhSidhlig agus gheibhear mar sin taghadh de na cuspairean is fhe&rr anns an da chanain. Ach cha tachair a leithid seo gu brath gun spairn a dheanamh air an son agus gheibh sinn cothrom a dh'aithghearr. Tha duil ri Paipear Ban bho'n Riaghaltas a leigeas fhaicinn d6 a tha 'nam beachd a chur air adhart a thaobh reidio is telebhi- sean anns na bliadhnachan a tha romhainn. Tha droch amharus (a r6ir mar a chomhairlich Coimitidh Chrawford is Coimitidh Annan) gur e gle bheag a bhios anns a' Phaipear a riaraicheas na Gaidheil. Feumar a bhith furachail agus suil gheur a chumail air a' ghnothach seo agus a bhith leigeil fhaicinn do na buill P&rlamaid de bu mhath leinn fhaighinn. Tha m6ran a' tachairt an dr£sda a tha na aobhar misnich — tha gluasad agus dusgadh 'nar measg a tha gealltanach ma ni sinn feum de na cothroman a tha a nis a' tighinn thugainn.

8 President's Remarks There is now reasonable ground for the hope that the process of deterioration and destruction of Gaelic as a spoken language is being halted. It is our duty as a Comunn, in common with other bodies in the Gaelic field, to strive in every way possible to make this hope reality. We must call in aid public opinion, the organs of central and local government and, not least, individual effort. I believe there is today a vast amount of goodwill in the public mind towards the Gaelic language and the values that attach to it. But goodwill alone is too often latent and uninformed. The task of activating it and converting it into a well informed public opinion is a major task in which we are now engaged. It is clearly important that the interest and support, moral and material, of both central and local government should be firmly engaged and maintained. In that connection An Comunn have recently been successfully strengthening existing contacts and establishing new ones. The adoption of a bilingual policy by Comhairle nan Eilean is as courageous an initiative as has ever been taken by a local authority. We are now looking to the Highland Region to take such initiatives as are open to it towards promoting the language in the schools under its control. The canvassing of opinion in a number of areas in the Region has produced substantial majorities in favour of suitable provision being made. These results must be heeded in a democratic society where parents have a major say in determining the school curriculum. Of those who attend this Mod in Oban the great majority will already be well informed on the Gaelic situation and many will be actively engaged in promoting the Gaelic cause. I would appeal to everybody for a bit of effort, or extra effort, even if it be only to make maximum use of the language in conversation and to be heard doing so. The very minimum support by way of taking out Comunn membership can surely be assumed. The evidence is that Gaelic is no longer in retreat but beginning to advance and every extra ounce of effort counts. The aims and objects of An Comunn are quietly supported by the numerous voluntary workers in branches, committees, Mods and so on. This is especially true of the National Mod Committees such as the one sponsoring and servicing this year's Mod — our debt to them is very great. Thanks are due to the many individuals who support the Association in a quiet unseen way. Our Members of Parliament continue to be sympathetic and helpful. Were it not for the help from the Scottish Education Department and from Local Authorities we could not carry on. Finally we must record our gratitude to our sponsors who in spite of these dif- ficult times continue to support us and especially the National Mod; they are: — Thistle Records William Grant and Sons Ltd., Distillers Macdonald & Muir Ltd., Distillers Stafffinders 9 NOTES FOR THE GUIDANCE OF COMPETITIORS 1. Prize money must be collected from the Treasurer's Office as soon as possible after results are announced. 2. First prizewinners in recitation of poetry, story-telling, instrumental and vocal competitions are required to appear at the appropriate evening concert. Announce- ments regarding the programme of each concert will be made during competition sessions. 3. Gaelic Test. There are three grades:- A. Green Card. A permanent pass which allows the holder to take part in Fluent Speakers' Competitions. B. Certificate which allows the holder to take part in Fluent Speakers. Competitions for this year only. C. Certificate which allows the holder to take part in specified Choral Competitions only. N.B. Cards and Certificates must be shown to Session Chairmen before competing.

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11 Saturday, October 7 COMPETITION TIME TABLE Competition a.m. 9.00 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall Group B, Piping, 15-18 9.00 Corran Hall Fiddle Groups 10.00 Argyllshire Gathering Hall No. 117, Violin, open 11.30 Argyllshire Gathering Hall No. 118, Violin, continued p.m. 1.00 Phoenix Cinema Group A, Adult Piping 2.00 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall Group C, Piping, under 15 2.00 Old Parish Church Hall Nos. 119a, 122, Cl&rsach Monday, October 9 ORALS p.m. 2.30 Dunollie Hall B No. 28, Reading, 13-16 2.30 St. John's Cathedral Hall No. 34, Reading, 13-16 2.30 Argyllshire Gathering Hall No. 58, Verse Speaking, under 13 2.30 Scout Hall No. 31, Recitation, under 13 2.50 Argyllshire Gathering Hall No. 33, Recitation, under 13 3.15 St. John's Cathedral Hall No. 30, Recitation, 13-16 3.55 Argyllshire Gathering Hall No. 29, Reading, under 13 4.50 Dunollie Hall B No. 32, Recitation, 13-16 5.15 Scout Hall No. 35, Reading, under 13 VOCAL SOLOS p.m. 2.30 Corran Hall No. 36, Girls, 14-16 2.30 Phoenix Cinema No. 37, Section 1, Girls, 12-14 2.30 Dunollie Hall A No. 41, Boys under 13 2.30 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 38, Section 2, Girls, 10-12 3.55 Phoenix Cinema No. 39, Girls under 10 4.10 Dunollie Hall A No. 38, Section 1, Girls, 10-12 4.20 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 37, Section 2, Girls, 12-14 4.35 Corran Hall No. 40, Boys, 13-16 DUETS AND CHORAL p.m. 7.00 Corran Hall No. 44, Unison, secondary schools

12 Monday, October 9 DUETS AND CHORAL (continued) p.m. 7.00 Phoenix Cinema No. 46, Unison, secondary schools 7.00 Dunollie Hall A No. 49, Unison, territorial choirs 7.00 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 50, Unison, rural choirs 7.20 Phoenix Cinema No. 47a, Unison, school and territorial choirs 7.45 Corran Hall No. 45, Two-part, secondary schools 8.15 Dunollie Hall A No. 61, Action songs 8.20 Phoenix Cinema No. 48a, Two-part, school and territorial choirs 8.40 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 43, Duets, under 13 8.45 Corran Hall No. 48, Two-part, territorial choirs 9.00 Phoenix Cinema No. 49a, Unison, school and territorial choirs 9.00 Dunoilie Hall A No. 47, Unison, territorial choirs 9.15 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 42, Duets, 13-16 Tuesday, October 10 a.m. 9.00 Dunollie Hall B No. 1, Reading, 13-16 9.00 St. John's Cathedral Hall No. 3, Recitation, 13-16 9.00 Argyllshire Gathering Hall No. 2, Reading, under 13 9.00 Scout Hall No. 10, Reading, under 13 9.25 Scout Hall No. 7, Story-telling 13-16 9.50 Argyllshire Gathering Hall No. 5, Conversation, 13-16 10.25 Scout Hall No. 53, Recitation, under 13 10.35 Dunollie Hall B No. 6, Conversation, under 13 10.40 St. John's Cathedral Hall No. 55, Conversation 13-16 10.55 Argyllshire Gathering Hall No. 9, Reading 13-16 11.00 Dunollie Hall B No. 54, Conversation, over 16 11.00 Scout Hall No. 57, Verse-speaking, 13-16 11.25 Scout Hall No. 52, Recitation, 13-16 11.35 Dunollie Hall B No. 51, Recitation, over 16 p.m. 12.00 St. John's Cathedral Hall No. 8, Story-telling, under 13 12.05 Argyllshire Gathering Hall No. 4, Recitation, under 13 12.25 Dunollie Hall B No. 56, Conversation, under 13 VOCAL SOLOS AND DUETS a.m. 9.00 Corran Hall No. 12, Girls, under 13

13 Tuesday, October 10 VOCAL SOLOS AND DUETS (continued) a.m. 9.00 Phoenix Cinema No. 17, Duets, 13-16 9.00 Dunollie Hall A No. 59, Former first prizewinners 9.00 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 60, Girls and boys, 16-18 9.35 Corran Hall No. 13, Boys, 13-16 9.45 Phoenix Cinema No. 11, Girls, 13-16 9.50 Dunollie Hall A No. 16, Traditional, under 13 10.15 Corran Hall No. 15, Traditional, 13-16 10.30 Dunollie Hall A No. 37, Final, girls 12-14 10.55 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 38, Final, girls 10-12 11.05 Phoenix Cinema No. 18, Duets, under 13 11.20 Phoenix Cinema No. 14, Boys, under 13 PIANO AND VIOLIN a.m. 10.00 Old Parish Church Hall No. 62, Piano, 13-16 10.30 Old Parish Church Hall No. 63, Piano, under 13 11.00 Old Parish Church Hall No. 64, Violin, 12-16 p.m. 12.25 Old Parish Church Hall No. 65, Violin, under 12 CHORAL p.m. 2.00 Corran Hall No. 19, Unison, 12-18 2.00 Phoenix Cinema No. 22, Unison, under 13 2.15 Phoenix Cinema No. 23, Two-part, under 13 2.20 Corran Hall No. 20, Two-part, 13-18 2.40 Dunollie Hall A No. 21, Unison, 13-18 2.40 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 24, Unison, under 13 Wednesday, October 11 VOCAL SOLOS a.m. 9.00 Corran Hall No. 97, Ladies, learners 9.00 Phoenix Cinema No. 98, Men, learners 9.00 Dunollie Hall A No. 103, Mull and Iona 9.00 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 102, Kennedy-Fraser 10.15 Phoenix Cinema No. 105, Quintin MacLennan 10.30 Phoenix Cinema No. 84, Ladies, James Grant 11.00 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 85, Men, MacLean Watt

14 Wednesday, October 11 VOCAL SOLOS (continued) p.m. 2.00 Phoenix Cinema No. 100, Men, learners 2.00 Dunollie Hall A No. 99, Ladies, learners 2.00 Corran Hall No. 86, Oran M6r, ladies 2.00 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 90, Traditional singing, men 3.20 Phoenix Cinema No. 92, Oban and Lorn 3.20 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 91, Solo Port-a-beul 4.05 Dunollie Hall A No. 87, Oran M6r, men 7.00 Corran Hall Drama Final Competition 7.30 Dunollie Hall A No. 89, Traditional singing, ladies 7.30 Phoenix Cinema No. 101, Silver Pendant Finals, learners 8.30 Phoenix Cinema No. 104, Former first prizewinners Thursday, October 12 a.m. 9.00 Dunollie Hall B No. 77, Recitation, fluent speakers 9.00 St. John1's Cathedral Hall No. 79, Reading, fluent speakers 9.00 Dunollie Hall A No. 93, Recitation, learners 9.40 Dunollie Hall A No. 95, Reading, learners 9.45 St. John1's Cathedral Hall No. 81, Story-telling, fluent speakers 9.55 Dunollie Hall B No. 78, Recitation, fluent speakers 10.05 St. John''s Cathedral Hall No. 82, Speech, fluent speakers 10.10 Dunollie Hall A No. 94, Recitation, learners 10.25 St. Johni's Cathedral Hall No. 80, Recitation, fluent speakers 10.35 Dunollie Hall A No. 96, Speech, learners 10.40 St. Johni's Cathedral Hall No. 83, Dialogue, two performers VOCAL SOLOS a.m. 10.00 Corran H No. 88, Gold Medal Finals DUETS, QUARTETS, FOLK GROUPS AND CHORAL p.m. 2.00 Phoenix Cinema No. 108, Rural Choirs, Lorn Shield 2.00 Corran Hall No. 111, Rural Choirs, MacMaster Campbell 2.00 Dunollie Hall A No. 106, Duet Singing 2.00 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 113, Ladies' Rural Choirs 3.00 Phoenix Cinema No. 110a, Learners' Choirs, Stafffinders Trophy 3.15 St. Columba's Cathedral Hall No. 113a, Port-a-beul, Rural Choirs 3.45 Dunollie Hall A No. 107, Quartet singing 10.00 MacTavish's Kitchens Folk Groups 15 Friday, October 13 CHORAL AND PIANO a.m. 9.00 Phoenix Cinema No. 112, Ladies' Choirs, Esm§ Smyth 9.00 Dunollie Hall A No. 114, Male Voice Choirs, Mull and Iona Shield 10.15 Corran Hall No. 115, Port-a-beul, Gaelic Choir Cup 10.30 Old Parish Church Hall No. 116, Piano p.m. 2.00 Corran Hall No. 109, Mixed Voices, Lovat and Tullibardine 2.00 Phoenix Cinema No. 110, Mixed Voices, Margrat Duncan

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16 Saturday, October 7 ST. COLUMBA'S CATHEDRAL HALL P'iobaireachd Oigridh Juvenile Piping Britheamhan—Dr Leslie M. Craig; Mr Alex. MacDonald; Mr Donald Murray (Adjudicators) Presiding—Mr Allan C. Beaton Note: The first prizewinners in Groups A, B and C (Piping) are required to play at the Fiddlers' Concert in the Corran Hall on Saturday, 7th October at 7.30 p.m. Buidheann B. A' cluich Caismeachd, Srath-speidh is Ruidhla. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Foghlumaich eadar 15-18. Caismeachd, Dleasadh bliadhna de Chupan nan Royal Highland Fusiliers. 3 Duaisean a'(Earlais Chornalair leabhraichean): Murchadh Srath-sp6idhMac an t-Sagairt, is Ruidhle, Bogha-mor. Dleasadh 3 Duaisean bliadhna (Earlais de Gheall-dubhlain leabhraichean). Cuimheachain Group B. Playing a March, Strathspey and Reel. Competitor's choice. Amateurs 15-18. March, Retention for one year of the Royal Highland Fusiliers Cup. 3 Prizes (Book Tokens): Strathspey and Reel: Retention for one year of the Colonel Murdoch Mactaggart, , Memorial Trophy. 3 Prizes (Book Tokens). 1. 9Roderick a.m. J. MacLeod, 15. Duncan10.30 a.m. W. Coull, Renfrew 2. Andrew Campbell, Taynuilt 16. Brian Hutcheson, Dunoon 3. Billy Kirkham, Oban 17. James J. Beaton, Glenshira 4. Paul A. Kellett, Ullapool 18. William McCallum, 5. Brian G. Coutts, Dundee 19. Mary MacIMeil, Caol 6. Janice A. Milne, Aberdeen 20. Kevin D. MacLennan, Drumnadrochit 7. Gregor Black, Strachur 21. Anne M. MacLellan, Fort William 8. Eilidh Paterson, St. Catherines 22. Neil Johnstone, Oban 9. Mary McLachlan, Strathlachlan 23. Calum T.B. Keen, North Connel 10. Ronald Campbell, Succoth 24. Murdoch M. MacLeod, Edinburgh 11. Margaret A. Cullen, Kilmun 25. Murdo MacLennan, Paible School 12. Jacqueline Kennedy, Glendaruel 26. Alex MacIntyre, Daliburgh Sec. School 13. David Bisset, Conon Bridge 27. lain MacPherson, Daliburgh Sec. School 14. Margaret C. Coull, Renfrew 28. John A. Morrison, Daliburgh Sec. School

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N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 17 Saturday, October 7 CORRAN HALL Cbmhlain Fidhle Fiddle Groups Britheamh—Mr Ron Gonella (Adjudicator) Presiding—Mr George McHardy Cdmhlain Fidhle. A' cluich ronn Mall, Caismeachd, Srath-speidh agus Ruidhle. Fuinn ndisteannach. Roghainn nam farpaiseach. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-diibhlain bho'n Dr MacDhonnchaidh is a bhean. Tabhartais an coinneamh chosgaisean bho MacDhbmhnaill agus Muir Ltd', Grudairean — 1, £50; 2, £40; 3, £30; 4, £20; 5, £10. Fiddle Groups. Playing Slow Air, March, Strathspey and Reel. Scottish traditional tunes. Competitor's choice. Retention for one year of the Trophy presented by Dr and Mrs Atholl Robertson, Oban. Awards towards expenses sponsored by MacDonald and Muir Ltd., Distillers — 1, £50; 2, £40; 3, £30; 4, £20; 5, £10. 9 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 1. The Highland Strathspey & Reel Society 10. Berry Hill 2. Elgin Strathspey & Reel Society A. 11. Dunkeld & District Strathspey & Reel Soc. 3. Aberdeen Strathspey & Reel Society 12. Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Soc. A. 4. Border Strathspey & Reel Society 1. 13. Border Strathspey & Reel Society 2. 5. Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Soc B. 14. The Fife Strathspey & Reel Society 6. Angus Strathspey & Reel Society 15. Elgin Strathspey & Reel Society B. 7. Fuaim an Obain 16. Inverness Fiddlers Society 8. Bearsden Fiddlers A. 17. Cults/Culter Strathspey & Reel Society A 9. Bearsden Fiddlers B. 18. Cults/Culter Strathspey & Reel Society B

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18 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated tir the order of ballot. Saturday, October 7 ARGYLLSHIRE GATHERING HALL Fldhleireachd Aon-neach Solo Violin Britheamh—Mr Farquhar MacRae (Adjudicator) Presiding—Mr Jim Moffat 117 A' cluich (a) Fonn Mall Gdidhlig agus Caismeachd, (b) Srath-speidh agus Ruidhle air an Fhidhill. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Dleasadh bliadhna de Chupan nan Sutharlanach. Duaisean bho MhacDhdmhnaill agus Muir Ltd , Grudairean - 1, £10; 2, £7; 3, £5; 4, £3. Playing (a) Slow Gaelic Air and march, (b) Strathspey and Reel on the Violin. Competitor's choice. Retention for one year of the Sutherland Cup. Prizes sponsored by Macdonald and Muir Ltd., Distillers - 1, £10; 2, £7; 3, £5; 4, £3. 10 a.m. 10.40 a.m. 1. Frank Robb, Dundee 7. Jim Ferguson, Edinburgh 2. Donald Montgomery, Sauchie 8. Caroline Chrystall, Inverness 3. James W. Spence, Oban 9. Cyril Robb, Lunanhead 4. Derek Zuckert, Kiltarlity 10. Neil Borland, Kilianan 5. lain Henderson, East Kilbride 11. Hugh Borland, Kilianan 6. Carol Leighton, Inverness 12. William B. Webster, Ness-side 118 A' cluich Srath-sp6idh agus Ruidhle air an Fhidhill. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Duaisean na Mna Uasail Caointean NicGhillinnein, 2. Playing a Strathspey and Reel on the Violin, Competitor's choice. Mrs Quintin MacLennan Prizes, 2. 11.30 a.m. 1. lain Henderson, East Kilbride 3. Derek Zuckert, Kiltarlity 2. Neil Borland, Kilianan 4. Hugh Borland, Kilianan

N.B. Competitors appear at the stipulated tir the order of ballot. 19 Saturday, October 7 PHOENIX CINEMA Piobaireachd Inbheach Adult Piping Britheamhan—Pipe Major Ronald MacCallum, M.B.E.; Pipe Major John Mackenzie; (Adjudicators) Pipe Major Donald MacLeod, M.B.E. Presiding—Mr Donald MacKinnon Buidheann A. A' cluich Caismeachd ann an ceithir earrannan, Srath-speidh agus Ruidhle. Farpaisich os cionn 18. Duaisean, 1, Cuach "Highland Queen" agus £75; 2, £50; 3, £25. A' Chuach agus na Duaisean bho MhacDh6mhnaill agus Muir Ltd. Group A. Playing a four-part March, Strathspey and Reel. Competitors over 18 years of age. Prizes, 1 "Highland Queen" Quaich and £75; 2, £50; 3, £25. Quaich and Prizes presented by MacDonald and Muir Ltd. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 1. lain D. Fraser, Muir-of-Ord 14. Tom Spiers, Edinburgh 2. Murray Henderson, Eassie 15. James MacDonald, Drumchapel 3. John MacDougall, Kincraig 16. Annie Grant, Inellan 4. George Steele, Glasgow 17. lain T. Cameron, Edinburgh 5. Elaine C. Marnoch, Aberdeen 18. Rona MacDonald, Inverness 6. Angus MacDonald, Glenuig 19. John L. Graham, Falkirk 7. Euan D. Anderson, Edinburgh 20. James W. Hardie, Bishopbriggs 8. lain MacDhdmhnaill, Gleann-uige 21. John Wilson, Cardonald 9. Kenneth MacDonald, Glasgow 22. Patricia Henderson, Eassie 10. Ian Larg, Dundee 23. Anne Stewart, Carnoustie 11. Walter J. Cowan, Annan 24. William MacDonald, Benbecula 12. Pipe Major John D. Burgess, Invergordon 25. Pipe Major Norman Gillies, Ullapool 13. Andrew Wright, Bishopton Tuning in Dunollie Hall A at 1 p.m. and St. John's Cathedral Hall at 2 p.m.

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20 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Saturday, October 7 ST. COLUMBA'S CATHEDRAL HALL Ptobaireachd Oigridh Juvenile Piping Britheamhan—Mr Alex MacDonald; Mr Donald Murray; Dr Leslie M. Craig (Adjudicators) Presiding—Mr Torquil Telfer Buidheann C. A’ cluich Caismeachd. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Foghlumaich nas dige na 15 bliadhna. Dleasadh biiadhna de Gheall-dubhlain Ruairidh Mhic an Rothaich. 3 Duaisean (Earlais Leabhraichean). Group C. Playing a March. Competitor's choice. Amateurs under 15. Retention for one year of the Roderick Munro Trophy. 3 Prizes (Book Tokens). 2 p.m. 2.40 p.m. 1. Donald Black, Strachur 9. Rosemary Maclnnes, Strathlachlan 2. Doreen J. Coull, Renfrew 10. Neil MacRaild, Strachur 3. Mark W. Inglis, Invergorden 11. David Limbert, Strachur 4. George A. Bell, Oban 12. Alasdair Gillies, Ullapool 5. Christina MacNeil, Caol 13. Thomas McCrindle, Oban 6. Andrew Wilson, Oban 14. Colin MacFarlane, Oban 7. James M. Horne, Inverness 15. Hamish Chisholm, Invergorden 8. Alistair Melrose, Kirriemuir 16. Calum K. MacKenzie, Kilmelford 17. Donald J. MacIntyre, Daliburgh Sec. School

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This record can be said to be a step forward in the Clarsach revival, in that it presents the harp as an instrument in its own right Francis Collinson Available Shillinghill £3.25 from Temple (incl. P & P.) Midlothian RECORDS Saturday, October 7 OLD PARISH CHURCH HALL Co-Fharpaisean Clarsaich Clarsach Competitions Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Donald Morrison, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Miss K. Barry Milner Presiding—Miss Margaret Low 119a A' cluich dd fhonn Ghdidhlig no'm farpaiseach a' seinn leis a' chl£rsaich. Clann nas 6ige na 16. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain mar chuimhneachan air Florence NicUilleim do'n fharpaiseach as 6ige. 1 Duals. Playing two Gaelic airs or self-accompaniment to the competitor's singing. Children under 16. Retention for one year of the Florence Wilson Trophy by the youngest competitor. 1 Prize. 2 p.m. 1. lain T. Hood, Edinburgh 119b A' cluich dd fhonn Ghaidhlig no'm farpaiseach a' seinn leis a' chiersaich. Farpaisich os cionn 16. Dleasadh bliadhna de Dhuais Sme Chaimbeil. 2 Dhuais. Playing two Gaelic airs or self-accompaniment to the competitor's singing. Competitors over 16. Retention for one year of the Jean Campbell Award. 2 Prizes. 2.10 p.m. 1. Catherine M. Dowell, Edinburgh 3. Eilie Blackwood, Edinburgh 2. Susanne B. MacD. Ferguson, Edinburgh 120 A' cluich na cl&rsaich comhla ri seinneadair, Na h-6rain: An t-Eilean Muileach agus Do'n Luchd Imrich. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain Cuimhneachain Sine Chaimbeil' 2 Dhuais. Accompanying of a singer with the Cl&rsach, Songs: An-t-Eilean Muileach and Do'n Luchd Imrich. Retention for one year of the Jean Campbell Memorial Trophy. 2 Prizes. 2.30 p.m. 1. Patsy Seddon, Edinburgh 4. Sasha MacKenzie, Fort Augustus 2. Eilie Blackwood, Edinburgh 3. Katie Harrigan, Girvan 5. lain T. Hood, Edinburgh 121 A' cluich lain Ghlinn' Cuaich agus fonn eugsamhail. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain Elspeth A. Hyllested. 2 Dhuais. Playing lain Ghlinn' Cuaich and contrasting piece of competitor's choice. Retention for one year of the Elspeth A. Hyllested Trophy. 2 Prizes. 2.55 p.m. 2.1. SashaEilie Blackwood, MacKenzie, EdinburghFort Augustus 4.5. Annelain T. Sinclair, Hood, EdinburghGrangemouth 3. Katie Harrigan, Girvan 6. Patsy Seddon, Edinburgh 122 A' seinn leis a' chldrsaich: Cumha Mhic an Tbisich is bran eugsamhail,roghainn an fharpaisich. Dleasadh bliadhna de'n Gheall-dubhlain, Clbrsach Hilda Mairi Chaimbeil, agus Brbiste Airgid. 2 Dhuais. Solo singing with self-accompaniment on the clbrsach: Cumha Mhic an Tbisich and a contrasting song of competitor s choice. Retention for one year of the Hilda Mary Campbell

N.B. Competitors appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 23 Saturday, October 7 OLD PARISH CHURCH HALL Cldrsach Trophy and Silver Brooch. 2 Prizes 3.25 p.m. 1. Anne Sinclair, Grangemouth 3. Eilie Blackwood, Edinburgh 2. Jenny MacKenzie, Fort Augustus 4. Patsy Seddon, Edinburgh

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26 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated tir the order of ballot Monday, October 9 ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL HALL Britheamh—Mrs Alice M. MacDonald Presiding—Mrs Colina Munro 34 A' leughadh air a' cheud sealladh. Roghainn a' bhritheamh. Clann 13-16. 3 Duaisean. Reading at sight. Adjudicator^ choice. Children 13-16. 3 Prizes. 2.30 p.m. 2.50 p.m. 2.1. JanetMarie E.Macleod, Hay, The The Nicolson Nicolson Institute Institute 7. Sine Nic an T&illeir, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 3. Moira Cameron, Oban High School 8. Catriona MacNeil, Oban High School 4. Mary MacColl, Oban High School 9. Neil MacDougall, Daliburgh Sec. School 5. Fionnghal Nic llle Naoimh, Ard Sgoil Phort-ric 10. Christabel Macleod, The Nicolson Institute 6. Mairead Guinne, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 11. Lena M. MacLennan, Wick 30 Aithris na bdrdachd: Guth a' chuain. Clann 13-16. 3 Duaisean. Reciting the poem: Guth a' chuain. Children 13-16. 3 Prizes. 3.15 p.m. 4.15 p.m. 1. Mairead Guinne, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 21. Marianne Macdonald, Newtonmore 2. Sine Nic an Tdillear, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 22. Mhairi M. MacArthur, Inverness 3. Mairi Nic a' Phearsain, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 23. Catriona MacDonald, Kinghtswood 4. Myra Nicllleasbuig, Sgoil Chornaighmhor 24. Marie Macleod, The Nicolson Institute 5. Robert Campbell, Oban High School 25. Ann-Lynne Mackenzie, The Nicolson Institute 6. Ian MacLean, Oban High School 26. Mary C MacLeod, Millburn Academy 7. Jean Williams, Oban High School 27. Eileen MacDonald, Millburn Academy 8. Moira Cameron, Oban High School 28. Neil MacDougall, Daliburgh Sec School 9. Margaret Gumming, Oban High School 29. Christine Rawlings, Oban High School 10. Duncan Henderson, Oban High School 30. Rhona MacLeod, Oban High School 11. lain Campbell, Oban High School 31. William Malone, Oban High School 12. Deidre Michie, Oban High School 32. Mary MacColl, Oban High School 13. Margaret A. Souter, Millburn Academy 33. Linda Campbell, Oban High School 14. Marlene Robertson, Millburn Academy 34. Rachel Black, Oban High School 15. Jane McQueen, Port Ellen 35. Alex MacVicar, Oban High School 16. Christabel Macleod, The Nicolson Institute 36. Janet B. Davidson, Denny 17. Morag Cameron, Knightswood 37. Morag NicArtair, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 18. Sheena Donaldson, Knightswood 38. Mairi F. NicPhail, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 19. Alison Herd, Kingussie 39. Fionnghal Nic llle Naoimh, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 20. Lena M. MacLennan, Wick 40. Paul Matheson, Breadalbane Academy

N.B. Competitors appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 27 Monday, October 9 ARGYLLSHIRE GATHERING HALL Britheamh—Mr Donald A. Morrison Presiding—Mrs Ishbel Clerk John MacKenzie Paterson Trophy will be awarded for one year to the competitor gaining the highest marks in competitions 29, 31 and 35 58 Rann labhairt: An dirigh. Clann nas 6ige na 13. 2 Dhuais. Verse speaking: An dirigh. Children under 13. 2 Prizes. 2.30 p.m. 2.40 p.m. 2.1. ObanPortnahaven High School School C 3.4. AppinBarcaldine School School 33 Aithrismaireann, bho Simla. chuimhne: Isaiah LV, 1-4. Clann fo 13. 3 Duaisean na IVIna Uasal Stiubhart, nach Simla.Reciting from memory: Isaiah LV, 1-4. Children under 13. 3 Prizes from the late Mrs Stewart, 1. Andrew2.50 p.m. Morrison, Perth 12. 3.25Elma p.m.Morrison, Dundonnell 3.2. AlisonEwan Sandilands, Sandilands, BarcaldineBarcaldine School School 13.14. TimothyEwen MacPherson, MacIntyre, Barcaldine Barcaldine School School 4.5. JohnLorna MacGregor, C. Dairon, ObanKilninver School 16.15. WilliamMargaret MacAlpine, M. MacKinnon, Barcaldine School School 6.7. JenniferIsabel NicPhail, Rawlings, Sgoil Kilninver Chornaigmhor School 18.17. ColinaMairi J. MacArthur, MacLeod, PortnahavenPortnahaven SchoolSchool 9.8. CairistionaCraig Langley, A. Stiubhart,Sgoil Chornaigmhor Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 20.19. RonaFiona MacKinnon,MacLeod, Portnahaven Portnahaven School School 11.10. AlisonRona M. MacKenzie, Hope, Fort Kilninver William School 22.21. AnnAngela Mac Swift, Lean, Portnahaven Portnahaven School School 29 A' leughadh an rosg: Dd fhitheach air a' chreig. Clann nas dige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Reading the prose: Dd fhitheach air a' chreig. Children under 13. 3 Prizes. 3.55 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 2.1. CairistionaIsabel NicPhail, A. Stiubhart, Sgoil Chornaigmhor Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 18.17. CharlotteLouise Kilmurry, A. Blackburn, Lismore Lochailort P. School 4.3. John MacLellan,MacKenzie, MingarryOban High School 20.19. AlisonVictoria MacKenzie, H. Blackburn, Kilninver Lochailort School 6.5. MayFay MacGregor,MacCormick, Oban Oban High High School School 22.21. DonaldMay Buchanan, MacNichol, Oban Oban High High School School 8.7. JenniferEilidh Macaulay, Rawlings, Acharacle Kilninver School 24.23. RonaMargaret M. Hope,MacLellan, Fort WilliamMingarry 10.9. Elmalain Livingstone, Morrison, Dundonnell Lismore P. School 26.25. MargaretCraig Langley, M. MacKinnon, Sgoil Chornaigmhor Portnahaven School 12.11. AnneFiona Campbell,Campbell, KenmoreDuart School 28.27. ColinaMairi J. MacArthur, MacLeod, PortnahavenPortnahaven SchoolSchool 13.14. AndrewLorna C. Morrison,Dairon, Oban Perth 30.29. RonaFiona MacKinnon,MacLeod, Portnahaven Portnahaven School School 16.15. JenniferFiona Ross, Carmichael, Lismore P. School 32.31. AnnAngela Mac Swift, Lean, Portnahaven Portnahaven School School

Note: Gaelic Test for individualMonday, competitors 9th October, and at choir 2 p.m. members will commence on

28 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Monday, October 9 SCOUT HALL Britheamh—Mr Donald MacDonald Presiding—Mr William Gordon 31 Aithris na bdrdachd: Rannan neonach. Clann nas oige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Reciting the poem: Rannan nednach. Children under 13. 3 Prizes. 2.30 p.m. 3.50 p.m. 1. Andrew Morrison, Perth 29. Angela Swift, Portnahaven School 2. Ewan Sandilands, Barcatdine School 30. Mairi J. MacLeod, Portnahaven School 3. Alison Sandilands, Barcaldine School 31. Cairistiona A. Stiubhart, Ard Sgoil Phort-ngh 4. Mairi Hyslop, Inverness 32. Isabel NicPhail, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 5. Catriona J. MacArthur, Inverness 33. Rona M. Hope, Fort William 6. Anne Campbell, Kenmore School 34. Margaret MacLellan, Mingarry 7. Janice McDonald, East Kilbride 35. Fay MacGregor, Oban High School 8. Donald Campbell, East Kilbride 36. Jennifer Rawlings, Kilninver School 9. Fiona Ross, Stirling 37. John MacGregor, Kilninver School 10. Morag Campbell, Ardura 38. Yvonne Main, Burghead 11. Allan Henderson, Craignure 39. Eilidh Macaulay, Acharacle 12. David Buchanan, Lismore P. School 40. Charlotte A. Blackburn, Lochailort 13. Catherine MacColl, Lismore P. School 41. Donald MacColl, Lismore P. School 14. George MacColl, Lismore P. School 42. Robert Carmichael, Lismore P. School 15. Elma Morrison, Dundonnell 43. Christina MacPherson, Lismore P. School 16. John MacMaster, Shielbridge 44. Jennifer Carmichael, Lismore P. School 17. Gillian Ross, Burghead 18. Carole Main, Burghead 45. Fiona Campbell, Duart 19. Alison MacKenzie, Kilninver School 46. Karen Coghill, Bridge of Allan 20. Victoria H. Blackburn, Lochailort 47. Rhona Shileds, East Kilbride 21. Fiona M. Walker, Inverness 48. Adele McPherson, East Kilbride 22. John MacLellan, Mingarry 49. Allison McPherson, East Kilbride 23. Fiona Winning, Denny 50. Christabel G. MacArthur, Inverness 24. Craig Langley, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 51. Lorna C. Dairon, Oban 25. Margaret M. MacKinnon, Portnahaven School 52. Timothy MacIntyre, Barcaldine School 26. Colina MacArthur, Portnahaven School 53. Ewen MacPherson, Barcaldine School 27. Rona MacKinnon, Portnahaven School 54. William MacAlpine, Barcaldine School 28. Fiona MacLeod, Portnahaven School 55. Ann Mac Lean, Portnahaven School 35 A' leughadh air a' cheud sealladh. Roghainn a' bhritheamh. Clann nas dige na 13. 2 Dhuais. Reading at sight. Adjudicator's choice. Children under 13. 2 Prizes. 5.15 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 1. Cairistiona A. Stiubhart, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 6. Colina MacArthur, Portnahaven School 2. Lorna C. Dairon, Oban 7. Fiona MacLeod, Portnahaven School 3. Andrew Morrison, Perth 8. Rona MacKinnon, Portnahaven School 4. Margaret M. MacKinnon, Portnahaven School 9. Angela Swift, Portnahaven School 5. Mairi J. MacLeod, Portnahaven School 10. Ann Maclean, Portnahaven School

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Sirulhers of Oban Ltd Breadalbane Place, Oban Argyll, PA34 5NZ Telephone: 0631-3066/7 Main dealers for Argyll VW-Audi-Volvo Monday, October 9 CORRAN HALL Guth Cheol Vocal Music Britheamhan (Adjudicators) GAELIC: Miss Morag MacLeod, M.A. MUSIC: Mr John Rankin Accompanist—Mrs Muriel MacLeod Presiding—Miss Isa Macintyre The Alexander Hamilton Trophy will be awarded for one year to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Gaelic in competitions 36-39. Greenock Tir nam Beann Association Prize for the highest aggregate marks in Competitions 36-41.

36 PhiA' seinn: is a 3 ThaDuaisean. mo run air a' ghille. Caileagan 14-16. Bonn Cuimhneachain Sheumais C. Mhic a' Solo singing: Tha mo run air a' ghille. Girls 14-16. James C. MacPhee Memorial Medal and 3 Prizes. 2.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m. 2. CarolynRae MacEwan, Stewart, Oban Morar 22.21. MyraFionnghal Nicllleasbuig, Nic Hie Naoimh, Sgoil Chornaigmhor Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 4.3. AlisonMairi Simpson, Thow, Mary Bridge burgh of Allan 24.23. JeanAnne Mackay, C. Patrick, Inverness Renfrew 6.5. Ann-LynneMargaret Orr, Mackenzie, Blairgowrie The High Nicolson School Institute 26.25. SusanAnn Cummings, McLennan, Glasgow Wallacestone 8.7. JaneAnn M.G. Slater,MacRury, Oban Castlebay 27.28. JanetCaroline B. Davidson,J. Maitland, Denny Lochyside 10.9. MaryMargaret Turnbull, Gumming, Oban Oban High HighSchool School 30.29. MargaretKaren Matheson, Campbell, Oban Oban High High School School 11.12. AlysonFiona Harper, McColl, Oban High High School School 32.31. CatrionaMargaret Ross,A. Souter, Perth Millburn Academy 14.13. AlisonDonella Drake, MacLeod, Torrance Brightens 33.34. ChristineDorothy Dickson,Gair, Inverness Dunning 16.15. SylviaMorag Campbell,Mclnnes, Glasgow Ullapool 35.36. JanetMhairi Hay, M. MacArthur, The Nicolson Inverness Institute 17.18. JaneLorna Mackenzie, NicCarmaig, Munlochy Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 37.38. JeanetteAnn MacLean, Ross, BoraOban 20.19. MaireadDiorbhail NicAonghais, NicDhbmhnaill, Ard ArdSgoil Sgoil Phort-righ Phort-righ 39.40. Catherine-AnneMargaret M. Mac Campbell, Lean,Kyle Lochinver 41. Sarah E.J. Appleton, Killilan 40 3A' Duaisean. seinn: Lag nan cruachan. Balaich 13-16. Bonn Cuimhneachain Sheumais C. Mhic a' Phi agus Solo singing: Lag nan cruachan. Boys 13-16. James C. MacPhee Memorial Medal and 3 Prizes. 4.35Domhnall p.m. Reddie, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 12. 5.10Donald p.m. Sandilands, Barcaldine School 3.2. MurdoNorman Morrison, MacDonald, Oban Banavie High School School 13.14. ArtChristopher MacCarmaig, Bryan, Ard East Sgoil Kilbride Phort-righ 4.5. ColinEwen MacPherson,Currie, Oban DaliburghHigh School Sec. School 16.15. JohnColin A.D. Hughes,Souter, Millburn Academy 6.7. JohnDavid Campbell,G. Souter ErskineMillburn Academy 17.18. JohnNeil MacDougall,McLeish, Perth Daliburgh Sec. School 9.8. AngusDouglas MacRury, Ballantine, Castlebay East Kilbride 20.19. StevenAlister Jamieson,MacAlister, Oban Banavie High School School 11.10. MitchellMurdoch M.MacRury, MacVicar, Castlebay Minard 21. Luke Taylor, Banavie School

N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 31 Le cunntas-drdan anns a’Bhanca Rioghail

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The Royal Bank Theid leat na’s fhearr againne. The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited Head Office, Edinburgh,RO. Box 31,42 EH22YR St. Andrews Square, Monday, October 9 PHOENIX CINEMA Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr John Walker (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr John Crombie Accompanist—Mrs Mary Gillies Presiding—Mr Charles Maclnnes Competition 37 is divided into two sections: the first five in each section will compete in a final competition 37 A' seinn: Oganaich an dr-fhuilt bhuidhe. Caileagan 12-14. A' Cheud Earrann. Solo singing/ Oganaich an dr-fhuilt bhuidhe. Girls 12-14. Section One. 2.30 p.m. 3.05 p.m. Flora A. Mac Lean, Dalmuir 13. Morag O Connor, Perth 2. Helen Pearson, Rockfield School 14. Hazel Forsyth, Perth 3. Christine May, Oban 15. Catherine Mclnver, Perth 4. Christabel G. Mac Arthur, Inverness 16. Rose A. MacGilp, Ardrishaig 5. Susan Smith, Brora 17. Marion M. Murray, Dunning 6. Sarah M. Morrison, Partick 18. Sheena Currie, Troon 7. Marie Macleod, The Nicolson Institute 19. Christabel Macleod, The Nicolson Institute 8. Jane MacQueen, Port Ellen. 20. Sheila Mackenzie, Gress 9. Mairi J. MacLeod, Portnahaven School 21. Fiona MacDonald, Glasgow 10. Eileen MacDonald, Millburn Academy 22. Sandra MacLennan, Maryburgh 11. Shona Galletly, Perth 23. Marina Coletta, Oban 12. Janice Reid, Burghead 24. Margaret M. MacKinnon, Portnahaven School A' seinn: Crodh-laoigh nam bodach. Caileagan nas 6ige na 10. 3 Duaisean. Solo singing: Crodh-laoigh nam bodach. Girls under 10. 3 Prizes. 3.55 p.m. 1. Alison Sandilands, Barcaldine School 21. 4.55Angela p.m. Swift, Portnahaven School 2. Sheila MacDonald, Aviemore P. School 22. Linda Fraser, Balmore 3. Lesley Lang, Rockfield School 23. Margaret MacLellan, Mingarry 4. Catriona J. MacArthur, Inverness 24. Heather MacMillan, Banavie School 5. Heather Macleod, P. School 25. Eileen MacFarlane, Kilninver School 6. Valerie Macleod, Stornoway P. School 26. Sharon Kinnaird, Burghead 7. Karen Coghill, Bridge of Allan 27. Kathryn Arthur, Perth 8. Andrea Dobson, Appin School 28. Alison MacGilp, Ardrishaig 9. Mary MacPhail, Prestwick 29. Marie Weir, Drumsmittal School 10. Iona Mathieson, Taynuilt P. School 30. Lucinda Vickers, Taynuilt P. School 11. Lesley M. Low, Drumsmittal School 31. Barbara Martin, Bearsden 12. Carol Gilbertson, Drumsmittal School 32. Pervaneh Pery, Appin School 13. Sally Hughes, Perth 33. Iona Carmichael, Appin School 14. Kirsteen Campbell, Ardrishaig 34. Marianne Campbell, Tillicoultry 15. Sarah Borthwick, Burghead 35. Annabel Macleod, Stornoway P. School 16. Catherine Currie, Kilninver School 36. Gillian Mackenzie, Gress 17. Fiona MacNeill, Banavie School 37. Katy Lament, Maryburgh 18. Fiona Winning, Denny 19. Gwendoline MacDonald, Arisaig 38. Alison Tye, Aviemore P. School 20. Ailsa MacLeod, Corpach

N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 33 Monday, October 9 DUNOLLIE HALL A Britheamhan GAELIC: Rev. Roderick Macdonald, T.D., M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Miss Agnes Duncan, M.B.E. Acompanist—Mrs M. Gordon Presiding—Mrs Ishbel Banks The Donald MacLeod Memorial Trophy will be awarded for one year to the competitor gaining the highest mark in Gaelic in competitions 40 and 41. 41 A' seinn: Moladh na Lanndaidh. Balaich nas 6ige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Solo singing: Moladh na Lanndaidh. Boys under 13. 3 prizes. 1. William2.30 p.m. MacAlpine, Barcaldine School 16. 3.15David p.m. Elder, Kingussie 3.2. CharlesRoderick MacEwan, McCall, Dingwall Oban 17.18. Johnlain Ewing, MacLellan, Glasgow Mingarry 4.5. JimGavin Oates, Catto, East Maryburgh Kilbride 20.19.. AlasdairCraig Dennis, Currie, Perth Kilninver School 6.7. GrantDavid Barclay,Bundy, Bridge Appin ofSchool Allan 22.21. StephenAlistair Carmichael,Kinnen, Burghead 9.8. ColinArchie Perkins, Campbell, Minard Taynuilt P. School 24.23. lainDonald A. Souter,Shaw, Taynuilt Inverness P. School 10.11. JohnMartin MacMaster, Rattray, Burghead Shielbridge 26.25. Andrewlain Wilson, Bundy, Bridge Bridge of Allan of Allan 13.12. StephenAlasdair Ross,MacNeil, Perth Oban High School 28.27. PeterNicholas Foster, Thornton, Aviemore Maryburgh 15.14. AndrewGraham J.MacLeod, Watson, MunlochyGlasgow 30.29. JohnEwan R.Sandilands, Stewart, MorarBarcaldine School 31. Garry Kirsop, Tobermory 32. Robert MacDougall, Tobermory competition.Competition 38 is divided into two sections; the first five in each section will compete in a final J8 A seinn: Siud a leanaibh. Caileagan 10-12. A' cheud Earrann. Solo singing:Siud a leanaibh. Girls 10-12. Section One. 4.10 p.m. 5.05 p.m. 2.1. CatherineRosemary M.MacEwan, Mac Vicar, Oban Minard 20.19. JenniferCaroline Carmichael,MacPhail, Lismore P. School 3. Ola M. McKay, Oban 22.21. JacquelineNorah Campbell, McCarroll, Craignure Prestwick 4.5. JillJean Cameron, Stewart, Aviemore P. School 23. Nanette Hunter, Bridge of Allan 6.7. JoanFrances Me Robertson,Lachlan, Rockfield Kingussie School 25.24. AlisonBarbara Morrison, MacGregor, Stornoway Stornoway P. SchoolP. School 9.8. CarolineKay Stewart, MacDonald, Maryburgh Aviemore P. School 27.26. AndrenaMairi MacDonald, Smith, Brora Glasgow 11.10. JaneKaren M. Kirkholm, MacKinnon, East Bute Kilbride 28.29. CatherineKatherine Bryan,Bennett, East Maryburgh Kilbride 13.12. CarolineEilidh Mackenzie, Burns, Stornoway Gress P. School 31.30. DoreenFrances Edwards,Munro, Kingussie Rockfield School 14. Heather Afrin, Stornoway P. School 33.32. AmandaMorven Donaldson,Tye, Aviemore Rockfield P. School School 16.15. FionaMorag Ross,Campbell, Stirling Ardura 34. Margaret MacMillan, Arisaig 18.17. MairiLouise Martin, Kilmurray, Bearsden Lismore P. School 36.35. CarolMardina A. C.Maclnnes, Robertson, Oban Oban

34 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Monday, October 9 ST. COLUMBA'S CATHEDRAL HALL Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Donald Morrison, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr Ewen Stewart Accompanist—Mrs Aunice Slater Presiding-Mr Allan Munro Competitions 37 and 38 are divided into two sections: the first five in each section will compete in afinal competition. 38 A' seinn: Siud a leanaibh. Caileagan 10-12. An Dara h-Earrann. Solo singing: Siud a leanaibh. Girls 10-12. Section Two. 2.30 p.m. 3.20 p.m. 37. Lucy Beaton, Taynuilt P. School 54. Rona MacKinnon, Portnahaven School 38. Isobel Reid, Taynuilt P. School 55. Colina MacArthur, Portnahaven School 39. Laura J. Kilpatrick, Drumsmittal School 56. Mary MacFarlane, Banavie School 40. Mairi K. Souter, Inverness 57. Lindsay Ritchie, Banavie School 41. Dawn W. Gibb, Lochgilphead 58. Jennifer Rawlings, Kilninver School 42. Ailish Laughlin, Perth 59. Janne Lyall, Burghead 43. Caterina Grewer, Perth 60. Fiona Jones, Burghead 44. Monica Hunter, Perth 61. Alison Carmichael, Burghead 45. Charlotte A. Blackburn, Lochailort 62. Fiona Campbell, Ardrishaig 46. Eilidh Macualy, Acharacle 63. Sharon Stephen, Perth 47. Diane Simpson, Burghead 64. Linda Edwards, Perth 48. Donna Cornie, Burghead 65. Susan Henderson, Perth 49. Heather Main, Burghead 66. Jacqueline Caskie, Keills School 50. Victoria H. Blackburn, Lochailort 67. Jan Woodrow, Keills School 51. Margaret Cowie, Banavie School 68. Susan V. Donald, Drumsmittal School 52. Maria MacVarish, Oban 69. Karen Campbell, Taynuilt P. School 53. Fiona MacLeod, Portnahaven School 70. Moira McGregor, Taynuilt P. School 71. Kirsty McDiarmid, Kenmore School 72. Amelia Robertson, Tobermory 73. Janice MacAulay, Glasgow 37 A' seinn: Oganaich an dr-fhuilt bhuidhe. Caileagan 12-14. An Dara h-Earrann. Solo singing: Oganaich an dr-fhuilt bhuidhe. Girls 12-14. Section Two. 4.20 p.m. 4.55 p.m. 25. Shuna Shaw, Oban High School 37. Mairead Guinne, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 26. Fiona Fraser, Oban High School 38. Diane Stirling, Lenzie 27. Audrey Pew, Oban High School 39. Rhona MacLeod, Glasgow 28. Fiona M. Walker, Inverness 40. Anna MacDonald, Lochaber High School 29. Gillian Eddington, Blairgowrie High School 41. Shona MacNaughton, Blairgowire High School 30. Rona Inglis, Blairgowrie High School 31. Mary MacLean, Lochaber High School 42. Iona Brown, Blairgowrie High School 32. Marion Rankine, Brightons 43. Alison Croll, Blairgowrie High School 33. Rhona MacKenzie, Glasgow 44. Dolly MacFarlane, Banavie School 34. Shona Maclnnes, Glasgow 45. Caroline Pew, Oban High School 35. Cairistiona Stiiibhart Ard Agoil Phort-righ 46. Deirdre Michie, Oban High School 36. Norma Camshronach, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ

N.B. Competitiors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 35 The For the Best Selection of BALMORAL HOTEL Scottish Craigard Road Records & Tapes call in at We extend a warm welcome to visitors for the 1978 MOD with two friendly bars where bar lunches are served from 12 noon till 2.00 p.m. DOUGLAS'S Monday to Saturday and Bar Suppers 17 George Street, Oban from 8.30 p.m. Come and enjoy the informal atmosphere, good food and friendly service. GAELIC RECORDS, TAPES AND David & Susana SHEET MUSIC OUR SPECIALITY I Garland Monday, October 9 COR RAN HALL Grain Choisirean Choral Music Britheamhan GAELIC: Rev. Roderick Macdonald, T.D., M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr Ewen Stewart Accompanist—Mrs Jean Watson Presiding—Mr James Gillies Hugh MacPhee Trophy will be awarded for one year to the choir gaining the highest aggregate marks in competitions 44, 45 and 46. Choirs Conductors ArisaigAppin SchoolSchool ChoirChoir OJunena MacTavishE. Partridge AyrBanavie & District School Junior Choir Gaelic Choir AMlastairargaret MacNeill Moultrie BreadalbaneBlairgowrie High Academy School Girls' Gaelic Choir Choir Joanames Brown Scott BurgheadBreadalbane Primary Academy School Primary Choir Choir LAaura .Palmer Anderson C6isirCdisir ArdOg Cille Sgoil Bhrighde an Obain an Ear CDatrionaoreen A.A. McCrindle Smith CbisirDrumlembie Og Tir Primarya' Mhurain School Choir IDsolaidhobel Mitchell B. Camshron DunkeldDunbeg Primary Gaelic Choir School Choir KSiathleenne S. MacVicar Gerrie GlasgowFalkirk Junior JuniorGaelic GaelicChoir Choir CNhristineeilann B. Davidson Patrick JohnIslay JuniorOgilvie GaelicHigh School Choir Junior Gaelic Choir BJeanarbara M. CampbellBurke KilchrenanKeills (Islay) School School Choir Choir EMl.iA.zabeth Riddet Watt KnightswoodKilninver School Highlanders' Choir Junior Gaelic Choir Maryabel MackenzieMacarthur LochdonheadLochaber High School School Choir Gaelic Choir DJessieavid ChalmersC.B. Maitland Lochgilphead PrimaryHigh School School Choir Choir DMonellaary Rankine Crawford LeithLochnell Academy School JuniorChoir Choir SM.. KettlesMontgomery MidMaryburgh Argyll Junior GaelicChoir Choir CDatherineonella Crawford MacKay MinardMillburn Primary Academy School Choir Choir M.A. Laing Southee PerthPark School Junior ChoirGaelic Choir El.i zabethMacDougall Dearn PortnahavenPort Ellen Primary School School Choir Choir N ancy Fitzgerald StirlingRockfield & DistrictSchool ChoirJunior Gaelic Choir EM.audeenP.M. Simpson I. MacDougall StornowayTaynuilt Primary Primary School Choir Choir DMouglasorag Robb Leadbitter Tobermory andPrimary District School Choir Choir Janet MacDonald

37 Monday, October 9 CORRAN HALL 44 Seinn aon-fhuaimneach: Saoil a Mhor am p6s thu? agus Gu ma slan do na gillean. Dleasadh bliadhna de Chuaich Rona Nic a' Bhiocair. Geall-diibhlain Dhughaill Chaimbeil MhicCbmhain (An t-Oban) air son nan comharran as dirde ann an Gdidhlig. 2 Dhuais. Unison singing: Saoil a Mhor am pds thu? and Gu ma sldn do na gillean. Retention for one year of the Rona MacVicar Trophy. Dugald Campbell Cowan (Oban) Trophy for the highest marks in Gaelic. 2 Prizes. 7 p.m. 7.20 p.m. 1. Lochaber High School Gaelic Choir 4. Breadalbane Academy Girls' Choir 2. Cdisir Ard Sgoil an Obain 5. Blairgowrie High School Gaelic Choir 3. Lochgilphead High School Choir 45 Seinn an co-sheirm: Hug orann 6 r6 agus Hi ro chall 6ile. Oleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain na Mna Uasail Nic a’ Mhuilleir. Cuach Dhughaill MhicDhdmhnaill air son nan comharran as dirde ann an Gdidhlig. 2 Dhuais. Choral singing: Hug orann 6 r6 and H6 ro chall 6ile. Retention for one year of the Mrs Millar Trophy. Dugald Macdonald Quaich for the highest marks in Gaelic. 2 Prizes. 7.45 p.m. 8.15 p.m. 1. John Ogilvie High School Junior Gaelic Choir 5. Cdisir Ard Sgoil an Obain 2. Leith Academy Junior Choir 6. Breadalbane Academy Girls' Choir 3. Lochaber High School Gaelic Choir 7. Lochgilphead High School Choir 4. Millburn Academy Choir 48 Seinn an co-sheirm: A Dhdmhnaill Bhig agus An Gaidheal's a leannan. 2 Dhuais. Choral singing: A Dhdmhnaill Bhig and An Gaidheal's a leannan. 2 Prizes. 8.45 p.m. 9.20 p.m. 1. Mid Argyll Junior Gaelic Choir 6. Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir 2. Maryburgh Junior Choir 7. Islay Junior Gaelic Choir 3. Ayr & District Junior Gaelic Choir 8. Cdisir Og Cille Bhrighde an Ear 4. Perth Junior Gaelic Choir 9. Knightswood Highlanders' Junior Gaelic Choir 5. Glasgow Islay Junior Gaelic Choir 10. Tobermory and District Choir

Junior Choirs must consist of at least 8 and not more than 26 voices.

38 N.B. Choirs appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Monday, October 9 PHOENIX CINEMA Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Donald Morrison, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr John Rankin Accompanist—Mrs Mabel Gumming Presiding—Mr Albert Laver

46 SeinnDleasadh aon-fhuaimneach: bliadhna de Gbeall-dubhlain Ilia chrubaich Dhdmhnaillanns a' ghleann D. Mhiclsaaic. agus B' fhedrr 2 Dhuais. mar a bha mi'n uiridh. Unison singing: Ilia chrubaich anns a' ghleann and B'fhedrr mar a bha mi'n uiridh. Retention for one year of the Donald D. Mclsaac Trophy. 2 Prizes. 7 p.m. 7.10 p.m. 1. Lochgilphead High School Choir 3. Lochaber High School Gaelic Choir 2. Cbisir Ard Sgoil an Obain 4. Leith Academy Junior Choir 47a Seinn aon-fhuaimneach: A nionag a' chuil duinn nach fhan thu agus Boch oirinn 6. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain Dhdmhnaill MhicPhdil is a nighean, Mdiri. 2 Dhuais. Unison singing: A nionag a' chuil duinn nach fhan thu and Boch oirinn 6. Retention for one year of the Donald and Maimie MacPhail Trophy. 2 Prizes. 7.20 p.m. 7.50 p.m. V Dunbeg Primary School Choir 6. Park School Choir 2. Drumlemble Primary School Choir 7. Port Ellen Primary School Choir 3. Dunkeld Gaelic Choir 8. Breadalbane Academy Primary Choir 4. Taynuilt Primary School Choir 9. Rockfield School Choir 5. Stornoway Primary School 48a Seinn an co-sheirm: Gille bochd na mdintich agus Oran Chloinn Lachlainn. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain Cal-Mac a' Bhruthainn, agus 2 Dhuais. Choral singing: Gille bochd na mdintich and Oran Chloinn Lachlainn. Retention for one year of the Caiedonian-MacBrayne Trophy, and 2 Prizes. 8.20 p.m. 8.30 p.m. 1. Rockfield School Choir 3. Stornoway Primary Choir 2. Breadalbane Academy Primary Choir 4. Park School Choir 49a Seinn aon-fhuaimneach: Gu dd ni mi gun Idine ghlan? agus Tha thusa, luaidh, buidhe ruadh. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain na Mgn. Uasail Olive Chaimbeil, Inbhir-Ndill, M.B.E. agus 2 Dhuais. forUnison one singing:year of MissGu dd Olive ni mi Campbell gun Idine of ghlan? Inverneill, and ThaM.B.E. thusa, Trophy, luaidh, and buidhe 2 Prizes. ruadh. Retention 1. 9Banavie p.m. School Gaelic Choir 9.20 p.m. 2. Stornoway Primary Choir 6. Drumlemble Primary School Choir 3. Keills (Islay) School Choir 7. Taynuilt Primary School Choir 4. Rockfield School Choir 8. Port Ellen Primary School Choir 5. Dunbeg Primary School Choir 9. Park School Choir Junior Choirs must consist of at least 8 and not more than 26 voices N.B. Choirs must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 39 Monday, October 9 DUIMOLLIE HALL A Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr John Walker (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Miss Agnes Duncan, M.B.E. Accompanist— Mrs Morag McIntyre Presiding—Mr A.J. MacLeod East Kilbride District Council Trophy will be awarded for one year to the choir gaining the highest aggregate marks in competitions, 47,48 and 49. Cash prizes of £25, £15 and £10, presented by East Kilbride Highlanders' Association, will be awarded to the choirs gaining the three highest aggregate places in competitions 47, 48 and 49. 49 Seinn aon-fhuaimneach: Mirean, mirean, miug, miug agus Cronan a' ghille Mhuilich. 2 Dhuais. Unison singing/ Mirean, mirean, miCig, miug and Crdnan a' ghille Mhuilich. 2 Prizes. 7 p.m. 7.20 p.m. 1. C6isir Og Tir a' Mhurain 6. Mid Argyll Junior Gaelic Choir 2. Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir 7. Maryburgh Junior Choir 3. Ayr & District Junior Gaelic Choir 8. Stirling & District Junior Gaelic Choir 4. C6isir Og Cille Bhrighde an Ear 9. Islay Junior Gaelic Choir 5. Knightswood Highlanders' Junior Gaelic Choir 10. Glasgow Islay Junior Gaelic Choir 61 Gniomh drain. Roghainn nam farpaiseach. Clann nas dige na 17. Dleasadh bliadhna de Sgiath nan Eileanan Mora. 3 Duaisean. Action songs. Competitiors' choice. Children under 17. Retention for one year of the Shiant Shield. 3 Prizes. 8.15 p.m. 8.35 p.m. 1. Daliburgh Sec. School Choir 3. Portnahaven School Choir 2. Lochnell School Choir 4. Stirling & District Junior Gaelic Choir 47 Seinn aon-fhuaimneach: lomair thusa Choinnich chridhe agus An cul bachalach. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain Crunadh (1937) Ban-righ Ealasaid. 2 Dhuais. Unison singing: lomair thusa Choinnich chridhe and An cul bachalach. Retention for one year of the Queen Elizabeth Coronation (1937) Trophy. 2 Prizes. 9 a.m. 9.35 p.m. 1. Tobermory and District Choir 7. Cdisir Og Tir a' Mhurain 2. Knightswood Highlanders' Junior Gaelic Choir 8. Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir 3. Cdisir Og Cille Bhrighde an Ear 9. Islay Junior Gaelic Choir 4. Ayr & District Junior Gaelic Choir 10. Stirling & District Junior Gaelic Choir 5. Perth Junior Gaelic Choir 11. Maryburgh Junior Choir 6. Glasgow Islay Junior Gaelic Choir 12. Mid Argyll Junior Gaelic Choir

Junior Choirs must consist of at least 8 and not more than 26 voices

40 N.B. Choirs appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot Monday, October 9 ST. COLUMBA'S CATHEDRAL HALL Britheamhan GAELIC: Miss Morag MacLeod, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr John Crombie Accompanist—Monsignor T. Wynne Presiding—Mrs Rae MacKay

50 SeinnGheall-dubhlain aon-fhuaimneach: Comhairle Ho Sgire mo luran Bhaideanach/Shrathspeith. agus ille dhuinn chaidh 2tu'm Dhuais. dhith. Dleasadh bliadhna de BadenochUnison singing: Strathspey H6 mo Area luran Committee and Ille dhuinn Trophy. chaidh 2 Prizes. tu'm dhith. Retention for one year of the 7 p.m. 7.50 p.m. DrumlembleDunbeg Primary Primary School School Choir Choir 10.9. PortnahavenKilninver School School Choir Choir KilchrenanLochgilphead School Primary Choir Choir 12.11. TaynuiltPort Ellen Primary Primary School School Choir Choir AppinKeills (Islay)School School Choir Choir 13.14. LochdonheadLoch net I School School Choir BanavieBurghead School Primary Gaelic School Choir 16.15. ArisaigMinard JuniorPrimary Choir School Choir N.B. Junior Choirs must consist of at17. least Tobermory 8 and not Primarymore than School 26 voices Choir 43 Seinn caraid. Roghainn nam farpaiseach. Clann nas oige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Duet singing. Competitors' choice. Children under 13. 3 Prizes. 8.40 p.m. 8.50 p.m. 1. WilliamEwan Sandilands, MacAlpine, Barcaldine Barcaldine School School 4. SusanEilidh Wilson,Macaulay, Lochailort Acharacle 2. KatherineKay Stewart, Bennett, Maryburgh Maryburgh 5. SheilaEilidh Mackenzie, Gress 3. Mairi Martin,MacDonald, Bearsden Glasgow 6. Sandra MacLennan, Maryburgh 7. CardieGavin Catto,Lang, RockfieldMaryburqh School Joan Me Lachlan, Rockfield School 42 SeinnCuimhneachain edraid. Roghainn Dhdmhnaill nam Rois.farpaiseach. 3 Duaisean. Clann 13-16. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain MemorialDuet singing. Trophy. Competitors' 3 Prizes. choice. Children 13-16. Retention for one year of the Donald Ross 9.15 p.m. 1. Norma Camshronach, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 9. 9.45Marina p.m. Coletta, Oban 2. JanetMairead B. Guinne,Davidson, Ard Denny Sgoil Phort-righ Christine May, Oban Donella MacLeod, Brightens 10. CarolAnne Reilly,MacPhail, Troon Prestwick 3. CarolineAudrey Pew,Pew, Oban Oban HighHigh School School 11. Jane G. Slater, Oban 4. Lynne Campbell, Oban High School 12. Rhona MacLeod, Oban High School 5. CatrionaRae Mac Ross,Ewan, PerthOban High School Veronica MacVarish, Oban High School John McLeish, Perth 13. CatrionaMargaret MacNeil,Gumming, Oban Oban High High School School 6. JenniferJohn A. Hughes,Bonthrone, Millburn Millburn Academy Academy 14. Margaret Campbell, Oban High School 7. Janet Hay, The Nicolson Institute 15. AnnKaren MacLaren, Matheson, Oban Oban High High School School 8. AngusAnn-Lynne MacRury, Mackenzie, Castlebay The Nicolson Institute Lesley Wilson, Oban High School Murdoch MacRury, Castlebay 16. MarionPatricia Rankine,Rankine, BrightensBrightens N.B. Competitors appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 41 DONALD CURRIE WV CLINKER BOAT BUILDING AND REPAIRS ■ Portbeag, Oban Telephone: 2102

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Gheibh sibh naidheachd ann air a’ Mhod ~agus air cuisean ionadail, duthchail agus eadarnaiseanta cuideachd. Tuesday, October 10 DUNOLLIE HALL B Earrann na h-Oigridh Junior Section Beul Aithris Oral Delivery Britheamh—Mrs Alice M. MacDonald Presiding—Mrs C. Christie GAELIC TEST in Corran Hall Reading Room 8.30 a.m. -12 noon and 2 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Luchd-ceasnachaidh—Miss Kay Matheson; Mr Finlay MacIMeill, M.A. Mr Donald Thomson, O.B.E., M.A., F.E.I.S. 1 A' leughadh an rosg: Air an &irigh. Clann 13-16. 3 Duaisean. Reading the prose: Air an dirigh. Children 13-16. 3 Prizes. 9 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 1. Fionnghal Stiubhart, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 16. Mary C. MacLean, The Nicolson Institute 2. Fionnghal NicLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 17. Donald Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 3. Seonaid Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 18. Donna Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 4. Anna Mheirtainn, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 19. Elaine Brandie, Port Ellen 5. Ceit A. NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 20. Morag MacLellan, Daliburgh Sec. School 6. Catriona Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-ngh 21. Mary Maclnnes, Daliburgh Sec. School 7. Aonghas MacLeoid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 22. Paul MacCallum, Daliburgh Sec. School 8. Alasdair Macllleathain, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 23. Christina MacKay, Glasgow 9. Alex. MacIntyre, Daliburgh Sec. School 24. Eoghain MacFhionghuin, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 10. Fiona MacPhee, Daliburgh Sec. School 25. Mbiri NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 11. Catriona MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 26. Seonag NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 12. Margaret MacKinnon, Daliburgh Sec. School 27. Carol Nic an Tbisich, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 13. Nellie MacLeod, Millburn Academy 28. Morag NicDhiarmaid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 14. Louise Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 29. Cairistiona Nic Ghill Eathain, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 15. Catriona Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 30. Mbrag NicLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 6 Comhradh. Clann nas oige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Conversation. Children under 13. 3 Prizes. 10.35 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 1. Coinneach MacLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 2. Mary MacMaster, Shielbridge 4. Ellen Sinclair, Grangemouth 3. Christopher MacMillan, Daliburgh Sec. School 5. Catherine Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 6.7. SeumasAlasdair I.MacDhbmhnaill, Mactaggart, Port Ard Ellen Sgoil Phort-righ 54 Cbmhradh. Clann os cionn 16. 3 Duaisean. Conversation. Children over 16. 3 Prizes. 11 a.m. 11.15a.m. 1. Chriselle Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 6. Somhairle MacDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 2. Margaret M' Mackay, The Nicolson Institute 7. Kathryn A. Macleod, The Nicolson Institute 3. Christine Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 8. Anna Macleod, The Nicolson Institute 4. Peggy MacDonald, Oban High School 9. Ann Morrison, The Nicolson Institute 5. Dbmhnall MacDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 10. Shiona M. Macritchie, The Nicolson Institute

N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 43 Tuesday, October 10 DUNOLLIE HALL B 51 Aithris rosg no bdrdachd bho chuimhne. Clann os cionn 16. 3 Duaisean. Reciting from memory prose or poetry. Children over 16. 3 Prizes. 11.35 a.m. 12 noon 1. Alasdair Mac a' Chleirich, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 9. Shiona M. Macritchie, The Nicolson Institute 2. Etta NicNeacail, Ard Sgoil Phort-r igh 10. Margaret M. Mackay.The Nicolson Institute 3. Somhairle MacDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-r igh 11. Kathryn A. Macleod, The Nicolson Institute 4. Catriona MacCallum, Oban High School 12. Anne C. MacPhee, Daliburgh Sec. School 5. Rosemary MacLean, Daliburgh Sec. School 13. Catriona MacAlister, Oban High School 6. Wilma J. Macleod, The Nicolson Institute 14. Dbmhnall MacDhpomhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-r igh 7. Ann Morrison, The Nicolson Institute 15. Iona NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 8. Chriselle Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 56 Cdmhradh. Clann nas dige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Conversation. Children under 13. 3 Prizes. 12.25 p.m. 12.35 p.m. 1. Coinneach MacLedid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 4. Andrew Morrison, Perth 2. Ella Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 5. Catherine Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 3. Christopher MacMillan, Daliburgh Sec. School 6. Alasdair MacDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ

44 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Tuesday, October 10 ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL HALL Britheamh—Mr Donald MacDonald Presiding—Mrs Morag Robertson Rev. George MacKay Memorial Cup will be awarded for one year to the competitor gaining the highest marks in competitions 3, 5 and 9. 3 Aithris na bardachd: Dian-astar. Clann 13-16. 3 Duaisean bho Mheur Chruachain. Reciting the poem: Dian-astar. Children 13-16. 3 Prizes from the Cruachan Branch. 9 a.m. 9.50 a.m. 1. Donna Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 17. Mbrag NicLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 2. Janet Matheson, The Nicolson Institute 18. Cairistiona Nic Gill Eathain, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 3. Catriona Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 19. Mbrag NicDhiarmaid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 4. Nellie MacLeod, Millburn Academy 20. Carol Nic an Tbisich, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 5. Margaret MacKinnon, Daliburgh Sec. School 21. Seonag Nic Dhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 6. Catriona MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 22. Mairi Nic Dhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 7. Fiona MacPhee, Daliburgh Sec. School 23. Eaoghain MacFhionghuin, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 8. Alex. MacIntyre, Daliburgh Sec. School 24. Christina MacKay, Glasgow 9. Alasdair Macllleathain, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 25. Paul MacCallum, Daliburgh Sec. School 10. Aonghas MacLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 26. Mary Maclnnes, Daliburgh Sec. School 11. Catriona Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 27. Morag MacLellan, Daliburgh Sec. School 12. Ceit A. Nic Dhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 28. Elaine Brandie, Port Ellen 13. Anna Mhartainn, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 29. Anne Sinclair, Grangemouth 14. Sebnaid Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 30. Donalda Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 15. Fionnghal NicLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 31. Louise Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 16. Fionnghal Stiubhart, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 55 Cbmhradh. Clann 13-16. 3 Duaisean. Conversation. Children 13-16. 3 Prizes. 10.40 a.m. 11.20 a.m. 1. Catriona Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 11. Anna Mhbrtainn, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 2. Janet Matheson, The Nicolson Institute 12. Louise Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 3. Donna Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 13. Carol Nic an Tbisich, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 4. Morag MacLellan, The Nicolson Institute 14. Catriona Greumach, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 5. Mary Maclnnes, Daliburgh Sec. School 15. Mbiri NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 6. Aonghas MacLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 16. Alex. MacIntyre, Daliburgh Sec. School 7. Seonag NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 17. Catriona MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 8. Ceit A. Nic Dhomhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 9. Murdag NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 18. Donald Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 10. Catriona Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 19. Mary C' Maclean, The Nicolson Institute 8 Sgialach. Clann nas bige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Story. Children under 13. 3 Prizes. 12 noon 1. Catherine Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 4. Christopher MacMillan, Daliburgh Sec. School 2. Alasdair MacDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 5. Coinneach MacLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 3. Sebnaid NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 6. Seumas I. Mactaggart, Port Ellen

N.B. Competitors appear at the stipulated tir the order of ballot. 45 Tuesday, October 10 ARGYLLSHIRE GATHERING HALL Britheamh—Rev. John MacLeod Presiding—Miss C. MacGillvray 2 A' leughadh an rosg: Latha na Faille. Clann nas dige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Reciting the prose: Latha na F6iile. Children under 13. 3 Prizes. 9 a.m. 9.20 a.m. 1. Sednaid NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 8. Ellen Sinclair, Grangemouth 2. Alasdair MacDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 9. Catherine Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 3. Mairi NicFhionghuin, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 10. Catherine M. MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 4. Donald MacNeill, Inverness 11. Catriona MacNeill, Inverness 5. Mary MacMaster, Shielbridge 12. Catriona NicFhionghuin, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 6. Ella Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 13. Dbmhnall I. Mac Hie dhuinn, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 7. Christopher MacMillan, Daliburgh Sec. School 14.15. CoinneachCatriona McPhee, MacLebid, East Ard Kilbride Sgoil Phort-righ 5 Cdmhradh. Clann 13-16. 3 Duaisean. 16. Seumas I. Mactaggart, Port Ellen Conversation. Children 13-16. 3 Prizes. 9.50 a.m. 10.25 a.m. 1. Paul MacCallum, Daliburgh Sec. School 11. Christina MacKay, Glasgow 2. Catriona MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 12. Mary Maclnnes, Daliburgh Sec. School 3. Anne Sinclair, Grangemouth 13. Morag MacLellan, Daliburgh Sec. School 4. Louise Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 14. Donna Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 5. Donalda Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 15. Janet Matheson, The Nicolson Institute 6. Catriona Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 16. Alex. MacIntyre, Daliburgh Sec. School 7. Catriona Greumach, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 17. Aonghas MacLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 8. Carol Nic an Tdisich, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 18. Seonag NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 9. Catriona Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 19. Ceit A. NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 10. Mairi NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 20. Murdag NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 9 A' leughadh air a' cheud sealladh. Roghainn a' bhritheamh. Clann 13-16. 3 Duaisean. Reading at sight. Adjudicator's choice. Children 13-16. 3 Prizes. 10.55 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 1. Mbrag NicDhiarmaid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 12. Catriona Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 2. Sebnaid Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 13. Janet Matheson, The Nicolson Institute 3. Carol Nic an Tbisich, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 14. Anne Sinclair, Grangemouth 4. Catriona Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 15. Morag MacLellan, Daliburgh Sec. School 5. Mbiri NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 16. Mary Maclnnes, Daliburgh Sec. School 6. Alasdair Macllleathain, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 17. Christina MacKay, Glasgow 7. Alex. MacIntyre, Daliburgh Sec. School 18. Eoghain MacFhionghuin, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 8. Catriona MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 19. Seonag NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 9. Elaine Brandie, Port Ellen 20. Ceit A. NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 10. Donalda Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 21. Anna Mhbrtainn, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 11. Louise Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 22. Cairistiona Nic Ghill Eathain, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ

46 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated tir the order of ballot. Tuesday, October 10 ARGYLLSHIRE GATHERING HALL 4 Aithris na bdrdachd: Am girigh. Clann nas 6igre na 13. 3 Duaisean. Reciting the poem: Am 6irigh. Children under 13. 3 Prizes. 12.05 p.m. 12.25 p.m. 1. Ellen Sinclair, Grangemouth 8. Sednaid NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 2. Catherine Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 9. Alasdair MacDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 3. Catherine M. Macdonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 10. Mairi NicFhionghuin, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 4. Catriona MacNeill, Inverness 11. Donald MacNeill, Inverness 5. Catriona NicFhionghuin, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 13.12. MaryElla Campbell, MacMaster, Daliburgh Shielbridge Sec. School 6. Domhnall I. Mac llle dhuinn, Sgoil 14. Christopher MacMillan, Daliburgh Sec. School Chornaighmhor 15. Catriona McPhee, East Kilbride 7. Coinneach MacLe&id, Ard Sgoil Phort-rlgh 16. Seumas I. Mactaggart, Port Ellen

N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 47 Tuesday, October 10 SCOUT HALL Britheamh—Mr Donald A. Morrison Presiding—Mrs Peggy McIntosh 10 A' leughadh air a' cheud sealladh. Roghainn a' bhritheamh. Clann nas dige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Reading at sight. Adjudicator's choice. Children under 13. 3 Prizes. 9 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 1. Catherine Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 5. Ella Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 2. Alasdair MacDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 6. Christopher MacMillan, Daliburgh Sec. School 3. Sednaid NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 7. Ellen Sinclair, Grangemouth 4. Coinneach MacLedid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 8. Seumas I. Mactaggart, Port Ellen 7 Sgialachd. Clann 13-16. 3 Duaisean. Story. Children 13-16. 3 Prizes. 9.25 a.m. 9.55 a.m. 1. Catriona MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 10. Carol Nic an Tdisich, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 2. Paul MacCallum, Daliburgh Sec. School 11. Catriona Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 3. Alasdair Macllleathain, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 12. Meiiri NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 4. Aonghas MacLedid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 13. Eoghain MacFhionghuin, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 5. Seonag NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 14. Alex. MacIntyre, Daliburgh Sec. School 6. Ceit A. NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 15. Mary Maclnnes, Daliburgh Sec. School 7. Murdag NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 16. Morag MacLellan, Daliburgh Sec. School 8. Anna Mhdrtainn, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 17. Catriona Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 9. Catriona Greumach, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 18. Mary C. Maclean, The Nicolson Institute 53 Aithris rosg no b&rdachd bho chiumhne. Clann nas dige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Reciting from memory prose or poetry. Children under 13. 3 Prizes. 10.25 a.m. 10.40 a.m. Andrew Morrison, Perth 6. Coinneach MacLedid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ Catherine Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 7. Rona M. Hope, Fort William Ella Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 8. Paul MacCallum, Daliburgh Sec. School Alasdair MacDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 9. Christopher MacMillan, Daliburgh Sec. School Sednaid NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 57 Rann labhairt: A' Cheist. Clann 13-16. 2 Dhuais. Verse speaking: A. Cheist. Children 13-16. 2 Prizes. 11 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 1. Ard Sgoil Phort-rjgh B. 5. Daliburgh Sec. School 2. Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir 6. Oban High School B. 3. Oban High School A. 7. Ard Sgoil Phort-righ A. 4. The Nicolson Institute

48 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of abllot. Tuesday, October 10 SCOUT HALL 52 Aithris rosg no bdrdachd bho chiumhne. Clann 13-16. 3 Duaisean. Reciting from memory prose or poetry. Children 13-16. 3 Prizes. 11.25 a.m. 12.10 p.m. 1. Mairead Guinne, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 15. Catriona Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 2. Sine Nic an Tdilleir, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 16. Donalda Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 3. M6rag NicLe&id, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 17. Margaret MacKinnon, Daliburgh Sec. School 4. Cairistiona Nic Ghill Eathain, Ard Sgoil 18. Catriona MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School Phort-righ 19. Paul MacCallum, Daliburgh Sec. School 5. Morag NicDhiarmaid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 20. Aonghas MacLeftid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 6. Carol Nic an T&isich, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 21. Catriona Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 7. Seonag NicDh&mhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 22. Ceit A. NicDh&mhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 8. Meiiri NicDh&mhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 23. Anna Mh&rtainn, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 9. Alex. MacIntyre, Daliburgh Sec. School 24. Se&naid Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 10. Mary Maclnnes, Daliburgh Sec. School 25. Fionnghal Sti&bhart, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 11. Morag MacLellan, Daliburgh Sec. School 26. Fionnghal Sti&bhart, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 12. Donna Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 27. Fionghal Nic Hie Naoimh, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 13. Janet Matheson, The Nicolson Institute 14. Alison Macmillan, The Nicolson Institute

N.B. Competitors appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 49 Clydesdale Bank air son nrTairgead sa. Oban Branch: Station Road. Tuesday, October 10 CORRAN HALL Guth Cheol Vocal Music Britheamhan GAELIC: Miss Morag MacLeod, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr John Rankin Accompanist—Mrs Helen Finlayson Presiding—Mrs C. Macleod GAELIC TEST in Corran Hall Reading Room 8.30 a.m. -12 noon and 2 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Luchd-ceasnachaidh—Miss Kay Matheson; Mr Finlay MacNeill, M.A. Mr Donald Thomson, O.B.E., M.A., F.E.I.S. 12 A' seinn:Chi mi'n toman. Caileagan nas ftige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Solo singing: Chi mi'n toman. Girls under 13. 3 Prizes. 9 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 2.1. EllaMary Campbell, MacMaster, Daliburgh Shielbridge Sec. School 4.5. CatrionaCatherine MacNeill, M. MacDonald, Inverness Daliburgh Sec. School 3. Se&naid NicDh&mhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-rlgh 6. Ellen Sinclair, Grangemouth 13 A' seinn: Togaibh a' bhratach. Balaich 13-16. Bonn Airgid A' Chomuinn Ghaidhealach. 3 Duaisean. Solo singing: Togaibh a' bhratach. Boys 13-16. An Comunn Gaidhealach Silver Medal. 3 Prizes. 9.35 a.m. 9.55 a.m. 1. Angus MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 2. Alastair Barnett, Oban High School 5. Aonghas MacLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 3. Eoghain MacFhionghuin, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 6. Alasdair Macllleathain, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 4. Alasdair MacDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 8.7. PaulMurdo MacCallum, Maclver, BackDaliburgh School Sec. School 9. Donald M. Maclnnes, North Bragar 15 A' seinn 'san t-seann nds dran nach eil an cld. Clann 13-16. 3 Duaisean. Traditional singing of an unpublished song. Children 13-16. 3 Prizes. 10.15 a.m. 10.55 a.m. 1. M6rag NicLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 11. Janet Matheson, The Nicolson Institute .2. Fionnghal NicLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-rih 12. Louise Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 3. Lindsay Nic a'Phearsain, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 13. Elaine Brandie, Port Ellen 4. Mbiri NicDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 14. Mary Maclnnes, Daliburgh Sec. School 5. Alison Stiiibhart, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 15. Alasdair Macllleathain, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 6.7. EoghainFiona MacPhee, MacFhionghuin, Daliburgh Sgoil Sec. ChornaimghorSchool 16. Anna Mhbrtainn, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 8. Catriona MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 17. Aonghas MacLebid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 9. Anne Sinclair, Grangemouth 18. Alasdair MacDhbmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 10. Donalda Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 19. Cairistiona Nic Ghill Eathain, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 21.20. CarolDonald Nic M. an Maclnnes, Tbisich, ArdNorth Sgoil Bragar Phort-righ

N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 51 Tuesday, October 10 PHOENIX CINEMA Britheamhan GAELIC: Rev. Roderick Macdonald, T.D., M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr Ewen Stewart Accompanist—Mrs Rita MacTaggart Presiding—Mr Allan E. Cameron GAELIC TEST in Corran Hall Reading Room 8.30 a.m. -12 noon and 2 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Luchd-ceasnachaidh—Miss Kay Matheson; Mr Finlay MacNeill, M.A. Mr Donald Thomson, O.B.E., M.A., F.E.I.S. 17 Seinn caraid. Clann 13-16. Roghainn nam farpaiseach. 3 Duaisean. Duet singing. Children 13-16. Competitor's choice. 3 Prizes. 9 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 1. Anna Mhartainn, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 5. Louise Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute Cairistiona Nic Ghill Eathain, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ Catriona Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 2. M6ragMurdag NicLedid, NicDhodmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Ard Phort-righ Sgoil Phort-righ 6. SednaidAlison Stiubhard, Ros, Ard Sgoil,Ard Sgoil Phort-righ Phort-righ 3. MaryFiona Maclnnes,MacPhee, Daliburgh Sec. School 7. CarolFionnghal Nis an NicLedid, Tdisich, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 4. Margaret MacKinnon, Daliburgh Sec. School 8. Catriona Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ Morag MacLellan, Daliburgh Sec. School Mairi NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 11 A' seinn: Mo chridhe' trom's duilich learn. Caileagan 13-16. Bonn Airgid A' Chomiunn Ghaidhlealaich. 3 Duaisean. Solo singing: Mo chridhe' trom's duilich learn. Girls 13-16. An Comunn Gaidhealach Silver Medal. 3 Prizes. 9.45 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 1. Mary C. Maclean, The Nicolson Institute 13. Cairistiona NicGilleathain, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 2. Louise Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 14. Lindsay Nic a'Phearsain, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 3. Elaine Brandie, Port Ellen 15. Mairead NicLedid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 4. Fiona MacPhee, Daliburgh Sec. School 16. Fionnghal NicLedid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 5. Christina MacKay, Glasgow 17. Catriona Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 6. Mary Maclnnes, Daliburgh Sec. School 18. Peigi NicLedid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 7. Donalda Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 19. Ceit A .NicDhdmhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 8. Catriona Macdonald, The Nicolson Institute 20. Carol Nic an Tdisich, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 9. Janet Matheson, The Nicolson Institute 21. Mairi NicDhomhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 10. Catriona MacArthur, The Nicolson Institute 22. Sednaid Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 11. Murdag NicDhomhnaill, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 23. Anna Mhartainn, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 12. Mdrag NicLedid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 24. Alison Stiubhart, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 18 Seinn cdraid. Clann nas dige na 13. 1 Duals. Duet singing. Children under 13. 1 Prize. 11.05 a.m. 1. Ella Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School Catherine M. MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 14 A' seinn: Ochdin mar dh'fhalbh sinn. Balaich nas dige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Solo singing: Ochdin mar dh’fhalbh sinn. Boys under 13. 3 Prizes. 1. Donald11.20 a.m. MacNeill, Inverness 3. Seumas I. Mactaggart, Port Ellen 2. Domhnall I. Macllleathain, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 52 N.B. Competitors appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Tuesday, October 10 DUNOLLIE HALL A Guth Cheol Vocal Music Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Donald Morrison, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Miss Agnes Duncan, M.B.E. Accompanist—Mr James Spence Presiding-Mrs Ishbel Scott GAELIC TEST in Corran Hall Reading Room 8.30 am - 12 noon and 2 pm - 3.30 pm 59 A' seinn drain. Roghainn an fharpaisich. ladsan a choisinn a' cheud duals an seinn roimha seo. Dleasadh bliadhna de Chuach Comunn Gaidhealach Skelmorlie is a' Choimhearsnachd. 3 Duaisean. Solo singing: Competitor's choice. Former first prize winners in solo singing. Retention for one year of the Skelmorlie and District Highland Association Quaich. 3 Prizes. 9 a.m. 9.20 a.m. 1. Catriona Ros, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 7. Marion M. Murray, Dunning 2. Art MacCarmaig, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 8. Mary Maclnnes, Daliburgh Sec. School 3. Catriona Ross, Perth 9. Lorna NicCarmaig, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 4. Ann Sinclair, Grangemouth 10. Alison Stiubhart, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 5. Mhairi M. MacArthur, Inverness 11. Margaret M. MacLean, Kyle 6. Sandra MacLennan, Maryburgh 16 A' seinn 'san t-seann n6s 6ran nach eil an eld. Clann nas dige na 13. 3 Duaisean. Traditional singing of an unpublished song. Children under 13. 3 Prizes. 9.50 a.m. 10.05 a.m. 1. Domhnall I. Macllleathain, Sgoil Chornaigmhor 5. Catherine M. MacDonald, Daliburgh Sec. School 2. Catriona MacNeill, Inverness 6. Donald MacNeill, Inverness 3. Ella Campbell, Daliburgh Sec. School 7. Coinneach MacLedid, Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 4. Ellen Sinclair, Grangemouth 8. Seumas I. Mactaggart, Port Ellen Farpais Chriochnachaidh Final Competition 37 A' seinn: Oganaich an dr-fhuilt bhuidhe. Caileagan 12-14. Geall-ddbhlain Bean Ruairidh B. Mhic an Rothaich agus 3 Duaisean. Solo singing: Oganaich an dr-fhuilt bhuidhe. Girls 12-14. Retention for one year of the Mrs Roderick B. Munro Trophy and 3 Prizes. 10.30 a.m. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10.

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!3 “It ^ wwo Tuesday, October 10 OLD PARISH CHURCH HALL Cedi Piana is Fidhill Piano and Violin Music Britheamh—Mr Brownlie Henderson (Adjudicator) Presiding—Mrs Marjorie Gordon 62 A' cluich fonn mall Gdidhlig agus caismeachd air a' phiana. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Clann 13-16. Dleasadh bliadhna da Gheall-dubhlain Mairead Hill-Boyle. 3 Duaisean. Playing a slow Gaelic air and march on the piano. Competitor's choice, children 13-16. Retention for one year of the Margaret Hill-Boyle Memorial Trophy. 3 Prizes. 10 a.m. 10.10 a.m. 1. Anne Sinclair, Grangemouth 5. Lorna MacGregor, Taynuilt 2. Catriona Ross, Perth 6. Susan M. Reid, Peterhead 3. Caroline J. Maitland, Lochyside 7. Andrew Mackay, Inverness 4. Jean Mackay, Inverness 63 A' cluich fonn mall Gdidhlig agus caismeachd air a' phiana. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Clann nas dige na 13. Prine-f6flidh S.M.B. NicMhuirich. 3 Duaisean. Playing a slow Gaelic air and march on the piano. Competitor's choice. Children under 13. Jenny M.B. Currie Kilt Pin. 3 Prizes. 10.30 a.m. 10.40 a.m. 1. Lucy Beaton, Taynuilt 4. Ellen Sinclair, Grangemouth 2. Moira MacGregor, Taynuilt 5. Iona Fingland, 3. Caitriana A.R. Park, Bonar Bridge 6. Elaine MacColl, Connel Britheamh—Mr Farquhar MacRae (Adjudicator) 64 A' cluich (a) fonn mall Gdidhlig agus caismeachd, (b) srath-sp6idh agus ruidhle air an fhidhill. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Clann 12-16. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain Cuimhneachain Raibeart MhicChaluim. 3 Duaisean. Playing (a) slow Gaelic air and march, (b) Strathspey and reel on the violin. Competitor's choice. Children 12-16. Retention for one year of the Robert McCallum Memorial Trophy. 3 Prizes. 11 a.m. 11.45 a.m. 1. Patsy Woods, Callander 11. Lorna P. Catto, North Kessock 2. Jacqueline Graham, Inverness 12. Tom Leighton, Inverness 3. Donald Sandilands, Duror 13. Matthew Finlayson, Inverness 4. Morag Munro, Oban High School 14. Joy F. Irvine, New Rattray 5. Margaret Gumming, Oban High School 15. Joan Muir, Inverness 6. Ann MacLaren, Oban High School 16. Fiona Kilcullen, Oban High School 7. Gregor Borland, Kilianan 17. Jane Ray worth, Oban High School 8. Donald J. McIntyre, Inverness 18. Martin MacLeod, Oban High School 9. Rhoda M. Whamond, Rattray 19. Lorna M. Weir, Duror 10. Sheila Graham, Inverness 20. Donald Stewart, Edinburgh

58 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Tuesday, October 10 OLD PARISH CHURCH HALL 65 Mar 64. Clann nas 6ige na 12. 3 Duaisean. As 64. Children under 12. 3 Prizes. 1. Donald Maclean, Duror 8. Helen J. Bookless, Callander 2. Mairi I. Fraser, Conon Bridge 9. Joan Mac Lachlan, Oban 3. Donald G. Fraser, Conon Bridge 10. Jennifer M. Galloway, Callander 4. Julie MacDonald, Duror 11. Michele Townsley, Rattray 5. Iona Fingland, Callander 12. Duncan W. Chisholm, Kirkhill 6. Campbell Moffat, Oban 13. Andrew Townsley, Rattray 7. Angus Lament, Maryburgh

N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 59 Tuesday, October 10 CORRAN HALL Drain Choisirean Choral Music Britheamhan GAELIC: Rev. Roderick Macdonald, T.D., M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr John Crombie Accompanist—Monsignor T. Wynne Presiding-Mr G.Y. Slater GAELIC TEST in Corran Hall Reading Room 8.30 am -12 noon and 2 pm - 3.30 pm Luchd-ceasnachaidh: Miss Kay Matheson; Mr Finlay MacNeill, M.A.; Mr Donald Thomson, O.B.E., M.A., F.E.I.S. Rev. Archie M. Beaton Memorial Trophy for the highest aggregate marks in competitions 19, 20 and 21. Choirs Conductors Cdisir ChSidhlig Ard Sgoil Phort-righ John Marshall The Nicolson Institute Gaelic Choir Robert W.A. Scott Back Junior Gaelic Choir Rodney Mackenzie 19 Seinn aon-fhuaimneach: O 's toigh learn an cibeir agus Is toigh learn a' Ghaidhealtachd. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain na Mna Uasail Chaimbeil Bhl&ireach. Geail-dubhlain Aonghais M. Rhois air son nan comharran as dirde ann an Gdidhlig. 2 Dhuais. Unison singin: O's toigh leam an cibeir and Is toigh learn a' Ghaidhealtachd. Retention for one year of the Mrs. Campbell Blair Trophy. Angus M. Ross Trophy for the highest marks in Gaelic. 2 Prizes. 2 p.m. 1. The Nicolson Institute Gaelic Choir 2. Cdisir Ghdidhlig Ard Sgoil Phort-righ 20 Seinn an co-sheirm: Duthaich MhicLedid agus Tha mo bhreacan fliuch cfile. Geail-dubhlain an "Oban Times". Cupan na Mna Uasail Hobbs air son nan comharran as dirde ann an G&idhlig. 2 Dhuais. Choral singing: Duthaich MhicLedid and Tha mo bhreacan fluich fo'n dile. Retention for one year of the "Oban Times" Challenge Trophy. Mrs Hobbs Cup for the highest marks in Gaelic. 2 Prizes. 2.20 p.m. 1. The Nicolson Institute Gaelic Choir 2. Cdisir Ghdidhlig Ard Sgoil Phort-righ

Junior Choirs must consist of at least 8 and not more than 26 voices.

N.B. Choirs must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Tuesday, October 10 DUNOLLIE HALL A Britheamhan GAELIC: Miss Morag MacLeod, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Miss Agnes Duncan, M.B.E. Accompanist—Mrs Mabel Gumming Presiding—Mr Ellis Carmichael 21 Seinn aon-fhuaimneach: 'S i Morag a rinn a' bhanais agus A nighean donn's toigh leam thu. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain Belle Chaimbeil. 2 Dhuais. Unison singing: 'S i Morag a rinn a' bhanais and A nighean donn's toigh leam thu. Retention for one year of the Belle Campbell Trophy. 2 Prizes. 2.40 p.m. 1. The Nicolson Institute Gaelic Choir 2. Cdisir Gh^idhlig Ard Sgoil Phort-righ

Junior Choirs must consist of at least 8 and not more than 26 voices.

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Junior Choirs must consist of at least 8 and not more than 26 voices.

N.B. Choir appear at the stipulated time. 63 Tuesday, October 10 ST. COLUMBA'S CATHEDRAL HALL Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Donald Morrison, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr John Rankin Accompanist—Mrs Jean Watson Presiding—Mr Billy Ford Choir Conductor Back Junior Gaelic Choir R. Mackenzie 24 Seinn aon-fhuaimneach: Siream sios, siream suas agus Ho r6 bioran aige. 1 Duais. Unison singing: Siream sios, siream suas and Ho r6 bioran aige. 1 Prize. 2.40 p.m. 1. Back Junior Gaelic Choir

Junior Choirs must consist of at least 8 and not more than 26 voices.

64 N.B. Choir must appear at the stipulated time. EARRANN NAIM INBHEACH SENIOR SECTION Litreachas Literature Britheamhan— Farpais 66 Mgr. Boyd MacDhonnchaidh Farpais 68 Mgr. Alasdair I. MacAsgaill, M.A. Mgr. Aonghas I. MacDhdmhnaill, M.A. Prof. Ruairidh MacThdmais Farpais 70 Mgr- Fionnla9h MacNeill, M.A. Farpais 71 Mgr. lain C. Mac a'Ghobhainn, M.A. Farpais 72 Mgr. Ddmhnall A. MacDhomhnaill, M.A. Farpais 73 A' Bhean-phosda Criosaidh Nic Gille na Brataich Farpais 74 A' Bhean-phdsda Anna Draper Farpais 75 A' Mhgn. Das. Anna Strachan, Dip. Mus. Ed. RSAM, ARCM, IRAM, ARCO Farpais 76 A' Bhean-phdsda C.M. NicGilleathain 66 Sgriobhadh. 2 Dhuais. 2 oidhirp. Article. 2 Prizes. 2 entries. 68 anBdrdachd: Glaschu. Dleasadh 2 Dhuais. bliadhna 4 oidhirpean. de Chuach Ailsa, Boon Oir bho Chomunn Leddhas is Na Hearadh Poems:Harris Association. Retention for 2 Prizes.one year 4 entries. of the Ailsa Trophy, Gold Medal from the Glasgow Lewis and 69 Sgialachd ghoirid. 2 Dhuais. 4 oidhirpean. Short Story. 2 Prizes. 4 entries. 70 Sgialachd fhada. 2 Dhuais. 3 oidhirpean. Long Story. 2 Prizes. 3 entries. 71 Dealbh chluich. 1 Duais. 1 oidhirp. Play. 1 Prize. 1 entry. 72 Aiste. 2 Dhuais. 4 oidhirpean. Essay. 2 Prizes. 4 entries. 73 Drain chloinne. 2 Dhuais. 2 oidhirp. Songs for children. 2 Prizes. 2 entries. 74 Cruinneachadh dran nach eil an cld. 1 Duais. 1 oidhirp. Collection of unpublished songs. 1 Prize. 1 entry. 75 Co-sheirmGhlaschu. 1air oidhirp. dran. Duais Chuimhneachain Aonghais MhicDhonnchaidh bho Chomunn Sgitheanach Arrangement of a song. Angus Robertson Memorial Prize from the Glasgow Skye Association 1 entry. 76 Deilbh fuinn freagarrach air son 6ran cloinne. 3 Duaisean. 3 oidhirpean. Composition of melody suitable for a children's song. 3 Prizes. 3 entries. 65 DEARGADH UR DE DWELLY £8.10 bho GHAIRM Wednesday, October 11 CORRAN HALL Earrann nan Inbheach Senior Section Guth Cheol Vocal Music Britheamhan GAELIC: Mrs Johan Macleod (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr J.S. Stephen Farrand Accompanist—Mrs M. Gillies Presiding—Mr Charles Maclnnes 97 A' seinn: A fhleasgaich dig as ceanalta. Boireannaich. 3 Duaisean. Solo singing: A fhleasgaich dig as ceanalta. Ladies. 3 Prizes. 9 a.m. 10.10 a.m. 1. Colina Holyoake, Port Ellen 19. Mairi Mackenzie, Crossbost 2. Alison Menteith, Gairloch 3. Myra MacNab, Waternish 20.21. BarbaraNeiliann Mackay,E. Patrick, Milton, Renfrew Ontario 4. Jean W. Macpherson, Lochgilphead 22. Mairi E. McWhirter, Ardrishaig 5. Fiona M. Johnston, Acharacle 23. Elizabeth A. Dearn, Perth 6. Frances H. Milne, Dingwall 24. Christina C. Kerr, Lochgilphead 7. Mary Brushnahan, Dumbarton 25. Donalda Fisher, East Kilbride 8. Isobel N. Tait, Monifieth 26. Patricia M. Watson, Muasdale 9. Jean Scott, East Kilbride 27. Kathleen G. Budge, Inverness 10. Fiona Rae, Glasgow 11. Gloria Stewart, Inverness 28.29. CarolMargaret Phillips, W.M. DunningGilbert, Hamilton 12. Christine Davidson, Denny 30. Sandra Brown, Tobermory 13. Anne S. MacDonald, Inverness 31. Heather R. McDonald, Rome 14. Joan R. Drury, Tyldesley 32. Barbara I. Mackintosh, Inverness 15. Allison Ewing, Glasgow 33. Margaret McKerrell, Bowmore 16. Irene Souter, Achterarder 34. Jessie Cameron, Auchterhouse 17. Sandra E. Bray, Aberdeen 18. Glynis Molnar, Gartocharn 35. Janet W. Brown, Crieff 36.37. JeanAnna A. Bruce, Ross, Portree Golspie

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FOR ALL THA T IS FINEST IN SCOTCH BEEF, LAMB and PORK Wednesday, October 11 PHOENIX CINEMA Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Donald A. MacDonald, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr Robert W.A. Scott Accompanist—Mrs M. Gordon Presiding—Mr Ian Jackson 98 A' seinn: Am fiadh. Fireannaich. 3 Duaisean. Solo singing: Am fiadh. Men. 3 Prizes. 9 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 1. John Healy, Kyle 9. Steven W. Wilson, Fort William 2. James Wilson, Clydebank 10. William Smith, Portnahaven 3. Norman MacKinnon, Campbeltown 11. Angus Campbell, Ardrishaig 4. George C.H. Strachan, Oban 12. Samuel Andrew, Newton Mearns 13. Roderick C. MacKenzie, Cannich 5. Norman Robertson, Dundee 14. George W. Macpherson, Lochgilphead 6.7. WilliamMarshall Farmer,J. Stormonth, Bishopbriggs Falkirk 15. Alan J.S. Paterson, Bearsden 8. Angus L.M. MacDonald, Broughty Ferry 16. Stanley B.K. Munro, Evanton 105 A' seinn drain. Roghainn an fharpaisich. 2 Dhuais mar chuimhneachan air a' Mhnaoi Uasail Caointean Nic Gill' Fhinnein. Solo singing. Competitor's choice. 2 Prizes in memory of Mrs Quintin MacLennan. 10.15 a.m. 1. Christina MacLeod, Cupar 2. Steven W. Wilson, Fort William 84 A' seinn: Siud mar chuir mi'n geamhradh tharam. Boireannaich. 3 Duaisean mar chuimhneachan air Seumas Grannd. Solo singing: Siud mar chuir mi'n geamhradh tharam. Ladies. 3 Prizes in memory of James Grant. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 1. Morag MacDougall, Port Ellen 17. Mary I. MacLean, Mississauga 2. Margaret Bennett, Dumfries 18. Christina A. MacDougall, Oban 3. Kathryn R. MacNeill, Colonsay 19. Catherine M. Dowell, Edinburgh 4. Morag MacFayden, Paisley 20. Anne M. Boag, Dingwall 21. Fiona Fraser, Munlochy 5. Brighde NicDhomhnaill, Roy Bridge 22. Eilidh Young, Lochdonhead 6.7. AnnetteLorna I. D.MacDougall, Sinclair, Port Bainsford Charlotte 23. Mary MacLennan, Gollanfield 8. Ishbel M. Lament, Glasgow 24. Catriona A. MacLeod, Lenzie 9. Margaret Farmer, Bishopbriggs 25. Robina Brandie, Port Ellen 10. Karen Campbell, Clarkston 26. Margaret A. Drury, Tyldesley 11. Anne M. MacDougall, Clachan 27. Janet M. MacDonald, Tobermory 28. Catherine A. Kennedy, Lemreway 12. Elizabeth C. MacIntyre, Crieff 29. Joan C. MacNeill, Colonsay 14.13. CatherineFiona Rountree, G. Fletcher, Bowmore Glasgow 30. Sheena McKenzie, Larbert 15. Elfrida M. Scott, Kintore 31. Morag MacNeill, Inverness 16. Morag Hammond, Port Ellen

N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 69 Wednesday, October 11 DUNOLLIE HALL A Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Murdo Gillies, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr A.A. Soutar Accompanist—Mrs Helen Finlayson Presiding—Mr Peter Robertson 103 A' seinn: Mo mh&thair. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain Cuimhneachain na Mna Uasail Sarah Weir. 2 Dhuais bho Chomunn Mhuile is Eilean I. Solo singing: Mo Mhdthair. Retention for one year of Sarah Weir Memorial Trophy. 2 Prizes from the Mull and Iona Association. 9 a.m. 10.30 a.m. Myra MacNab, Waternish 24. Sheena Thorburn, Aberdeen 2. George W. Macpherson, Lochgilphead 25. Barbara Mackay, Milton, Ontario 3. Dugald Gillespie, Garrowhill 26. Cameron MacKichan, Renfrew 4. Kenneth Thomson, Glasgow 27. Allison Ewing, Glasgow 5. Catherine M. Dowell, Edinburgh 28. Margaret A. Drury, Tyldesley 6. Catherine G. Fletcher, Glasgow 29. Lorna I. MacDougall, Bainsford 7. Elizabeth C. MacIntyre, Crieff 30. D. McDougall, Port Ellen 8. Rodney Mackenzie, Gress 31. Christine Davidson, Denny 9. Jean Scott, East Kilbride 32. Kathleen Dick, Derby 10. lain Taylor, Glasgow 33. William Farmer, Bishopbriggs 11. Alasdair MacKechnie, Glasgow 34. Samuel Andrew, Newton Mearns 12. Ken R. MacMillan, Bearsden 35. Carol Phillips, Dunning 13. Dugald Campbell, Port Ellen 36. William E. Menzies, Mauchline 14. Robina Brandie, Port Ellen 37. Sheena Walker, Camelon 15. Joan R. Drury, Tyldesley 38. Duncan MacCalman, Port Ellen 16. Mairi E. McWhirter, Ardrishaig 39. Fiona Rountree, Bowmore 17. Angus MacFadyen, Dunbeg 40. Andrew Munro, Glasgow 18. William Smith, Portnahaven 41. Elfrida M. Scott, Kintore 19. Sandra E. Bray, Aberdeen 42. Stanley B.K. Munro, Evanto 20. Donald A. MacNeill, Colonsay 43. Jean A. Ross, Golspie 21. Glynis Molnar, Cartocharn 44. Steven W. Wilson, Fort William 45. Hamish Mactaggart, Port Ellen

70 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated tir the order of ballot. ‘ Wednesday, October 11 ST. COLUMBA'S CATHEDRAL HALL Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Hector Mackenzie, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr James L. McAdam Accompanist—Miss Kathryn Black Presiding—Mr Alistair Clark 102 A' seinn drain. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Dleasadh bliadhna de Chupan NicUalraig-Fhriseil. 2 Dhuais mar chuimhneachan air a' Mhnaoi Uasail NicUalraig-Fhriseal. Solo singing. Competitor's choice. Retention for one year of the Kennedy-Fraser Cup. 2 Prizes in memory of Mrs Kennedy-Fraser. N.B. Piano accompaniment is compulsory in this competition. 9 a.m. 9.55 a.m. Bruce Campbell, Dollar 15. Barbara Mackay, Milton, Ontario 2. Myra MacNab, Watemish 16. Neiliann C. Patrick, Renfrew 3. Kenneth Thomson, Glasgow 17. Joan R. Drury, Tyldesley 4. Catherine M. Dowell, Edinburgh 18. Anne S. MacDonald, Inverness 5. Elizabeth C. MacIntyre, Crieff 19. Kathleen Dick, Derby 6. Mary Brusnahan, Dumbarton 20. Samuel Andrew, Newton Mearns 7. Jean Scott, East Kilbride 21. Anne M. MacDougall, Clachan 8. Fiona Rae, Glasgow 9. Christina C. Kerr, Lochgilphead 22. William E. Menzies, Mauchline 10. Elizabeth A. Dearn, Perth 23. Anne M. Boag, Dingwall 11. Mairi E. McWhirter, Ardrishaig 24. Fiona Rountree, Bowmore 12. Cameron MacKichan, Renfrew 25. Robert Forrest, Bowmore 13. Estelle Mackintosh, Aviemore 26. Alison Menteith, Gairloch 14. 27. Janet W. Brown, Crieff Catherine Maclean 29.28. StevenJean A. Wilson, Ross, Golspie Fort William A' seinn: O'n dh'fhdg thu mi's mulad orm. Fireannaich. 3 Duaisean mar chuimneachan air L/Cpl. Lachlann MacGilleathain Watt. Solo singing: O'n dh'fhdg thu mi's mulad orm. Men. 3 Prizes in memory of L/Cpl. Lachlan MacLean Watt. 11 a.m. 11.55 a.m. Graham MacDonald, Point 14. Bruce Campbell, Dollar 2. Roderick Campbell, Tillicoultry 15. Andrew Munro, Glasgow 3. D. McDougall, Port Ellen 16. Kenneth Thomson, Glasgow 4. Ian MacLennan, Duirinish 17. Duncan MacCalman, Port Ellen 5. Kenneth Morrison, Partick 18. Fionnlagh MacAoidh, Inverness 6. Ken R. MacMillan, Bearsden 19. Donald Macleod, Dundee 7. Alasdair MacKechnie, Glasgow 20. Duncan Heads, Hardgate 8. Calum Macarthur, Bearsden 21. Fred Mackenzie, Oban 9. lain H. MacKinnon, Glasgow 22. William MacDonald, Culloden 10. lain Thomson, Glasgow 23. Donald MacPhail, Prestwick 11. Kenny Matheson, Broughty Ferry 24. Dugald Campbell, Port Ellen 12. Robert Forrest, Bowmore 25. Angus MacFayden, Dunbeg 13. Dugald Gillespie, Garrowhill 26. Donald A. MacNeill, Colonsay 27. Hamish Mactaggart, Port Ellen

N.B. Competitors appear at the stipulated tir the order of ballot. 71 Unchanging&Unmistakable r The distiller^ art attained perfection at 1 Glenmorangie ' Wednesday, October 11 PHOENIX CINEMA Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Donald A. MacDonald, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr James L. McAdam Accompanist—Mrs Muriel MacLeod Presiding—Mrs Ishbel Banks 100 Oran mara. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Fireannaich. Dleasadh bliadhna deChupan Banca na h-Alba. 3 Duaisean. Sea song. Competitor's choice. Men. Retention for one year of the Bank of Scotland Cup. 3 Prizes. 2 p.m. 2.35 p.m. 1. Steven W. Wilson, Fort William 10. Stanley B.K. Munro, Evanton 2. William Smith, Portnahaven 11. Alan J.S. Paterson, Bearsden 3. Marshall J. Stormonth, Falkirk 12. George W. Macpherson, Lochgilphead 4. William Farmer, Bishopbriggs 13. Roderick C. MacKenzie, Cannich 5. Norman Robertson, Dundee 14. Samuel Andrew, Newton Mearns 6. George C.H. Strachan, Oban 7. Norman MacKinnon, Campbeltown 15. Angus Campbell, Ardrishaig 8. James Wilson, Clydebank 16. Andrew C. Tully, Edinburgh 9. John Mealy, Kyle. 17. Angus L.M. MacDonald, Broughty Ferry 92 A' seinn: Oitheachadh m'edlais. Boireannaich is Fireannaich. Bonn Oir mar chuimhneachain orrasan a thuit anns an dd Chogadh Mhdr. 2 Dhuais. Am bonn is na duaisean bho Chomunn an Obain is Lathurna an Glaschu. Solo singing: Ditheachadh m'edlais. Ladies and Gentlemen. Gold Medal in memory of those who fell in the two Great Wars. 2 Prizes. Medal and prizes from Glasgow Oban and Lorn Association. 3.20 p.m. 4.20 p.m. 1. Catherine Maclean, Stornoway 16. Dugald Gillespie, Garrowhill 2. Kathryn R. MacNeili, Colonsay 17. Kenneth Thomson, Glasgow 3. Donald A. MacNeill, Colonsay 18. Catherine M. Dowell, Edinburgh 4. Brighde NicDhomhnaill, Roy Bridge 19. Catherine G. Fletcher, Glasgow 5. Ishbel M. Lament, Glasgow 20. Fionnlagh MacAoidh, Inverness 6. Robina Brandie, Port Ellen 21. Calum Macarthur, Bearsden 7. Dugald Campbell, Port Ellen 22. Ishbel M. McDonald, Glasgow 8. Margaret Farmer, Bishopbriggs 23. D. McDougall, Port Ellen 9. Anne M. MacDougall, Clachan 24. Margaret A. Drury, Tyldesley 10. Elizabeth C. MacIntyre, Crieff 11. Duncan MacCalman, Port Ellen 25. Annette D. Sinclair, Port Charlotte 12. Fiona Rountree, Bowmore 27.26. JoanAngus C. McFadyen, MacNeill, ColonsayDunbeg 13. Christina A. MacDougall, Oban 28. Sheena McKenzie, Larbert 14. Elfrida M. Scott, Kintore 29. Morag MacNeill, Inverness 15. Bruce Campbell, Dollar 30. Hamish Mactaggart, Port Ellen

N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 73 Wednesday, October 11 DUNOLLIE HALL A Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Hector Mackenzie, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr Robert W.A. Scott Accompanist—Mrs Libby Shaw Presiding—Mrs Ishbel Clark 99 Tdladh. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Boireannaich. Dleasadh bliadhna de Chuach Catriona M.B. Dunlop. 3 Duaisean. Lullaby. Competitor's choice. Ladies. Retention for one year of the Catherine M.B. Dunlop Quaich. 3 Prizes. 2 p.m. 3.10 p.m. 1. Fiona M. Johnston, Acharacle 19. Fiona Rae, Glasgow 2. Frances H. Milne, Dingwall 20. Christina C. Kerr, Lochgilphead 3. Mary Brusnahan, Dumbarton 21. Donalda Fisher, East Kilbride 4. Isobel Tait, Monifieth 22. Patricia M. Watson, Muasdale 5. Jean Scott, East Kilbride 23. Kathleen G. Budge, Inverness 6. Fiona Rae, Glasgow 24. Carol Phillips, Dunning 7. Gloria Stewart, Inverness 25. Margaret W.M. Gilbert, Hamilton 8. Christine Davidson, Denny 26. Sandra Brown, Tobermory 9. Anne S. MacDonald, Inverness 27. Heather R. McDonald, Rome 10. Joan R. Drury, Tyldesley 28. Barbara I. Macintosh, Inverness 11. Allison Ewing, Glasgow 29. Margaret McKerrell, Bowmore 12. Irene Souter, Auchterarder 30. Jessie Cameron, Auchterhouse 13. Sandra E. Bray, Aberdeen 31. Janet W. Brown, Crieff 14. Glynis Molnar, Gartocharn 32. Colina Holyoake, Port Ellen 15. Mairi Mackenzie, Crossbost 33. Alison Menteith, Gairloch 16. Barbara Mackay, Milton, Ontario 34. Myra MacNab, Waternish 17. Neiliann E. Patrick, Renfrew 35. Jean W. Macpherson, Lochgilphead 18. Mairi E. McWhirter, Ardrishaig 36. Jean A. Ross, Golspie 37. Anna Bruce, Portree 87 An t-Oran M6r: Mi'm shuidhe am dnar. Fir maich. 3 Duaisean mar chuimhneachan air Ealasaid Chaimbeul. Dleasadh bliadhna de eall-diibhlain Cuimhneachain F.S. Camshron-Head. The Oran M6r: Mi'm shuidhe am 6nar. Men. 3 Prizes in memory of Bessie Campbell. Retention for one year of the F.S. Cameron-Head Memorial Trophy. 4.05 p.m. 5 p.m. 1. Bruce Campbell, Dollar 14. Graham MacDonald, Point 2. Andrew Munro, Glasgow 15. Roderick Campbell, Tillicoultry 3. Kenneth Thomson, Glasgow 16. D. McDougall, Port Ellen 4. Duncan MacCalman,Port Ellen 17. Ian MacLennan, Duirinish 5. Fionnlagh MacAoidh, Inverness 18. Kenneth Morrison, Partick 6. Donald MacLeod, Dundee 19. Ken. R. MacMillan, Bearsden 7. Duncan Heads, Hardgate 20. Alasdair MacKechnie, Glasgow 8. Fred Mackenzie, Oban 21. Calum Macarthur, Bearsden 9. William MacDonald, Culloden 22. lain H. MacKinnon, Glasgow 10. Donald MacPhail, Prestwick 23. lain Thomson, Glasgow 11. Dugald Campbell, Port Ellen 24. Kenny Matheson, Broughty Ferry 12. Angus McFadyen, Dunbeg 25. Robert Forrest, Bowmore 13. Donald A. MacNeill, Colonsay 26. Dugald Gillespie, Garrowhill 27. Hamish Mactaggart, Port Ellen

74 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Wednesday, October 11 CORRAN HALL Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Murdo Gillies, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr A.A. Soutar Accompanist—Mrs Rita MacTaggart Presiding—Mr Jim Moffat GAELIC TEST in Corran Hall Reading Room 8.30 am -12 noon and 2 pm - 3.30 pm

86 AnN. NicLachlainn.t-Oran M6r. lain Dleasadh Ghlinn’ bliadhna Cuaich. deBoireannaich. Gheall-dubhlain 3 Duaisean mar chuimneachan mar chuimhneachan air a' Mhnaoi air Sednaid Uasail Mairead NicDhdmhnaill is a ceile, Gilleasbuig. The Oran M6r: lain Ghlinn' Cuaich. Ladies. 3 Prizes in memory of Jessie N. MacLachlan. Retention for one year of the Mr and Mrs Archibald MacDonald Memorial Trophy. 2 p.m. 3.10 p.m. 1. Morag Hammond, Port Ellen 17. Morag MacNeill, Inverness 2. Elfrida M. Scott, Kintore 18. Sheena McKenzie, Larbert 3. Fiona Rountree, Bowmore 19. Joan C. MacNeill, Colonsay 4. Catherine G. Fletcher, Glasgow 20. Catherine A. Kennedy, Lemreway 5. Elizabeth C. MacIntyre, Crieff 21. Janet M. MacDonald, Tobermory 6. Anne M. MacDougall, Clachan 22. Margaret A. Drury, Tyldesley 7. Karen Campbell, Clarkston 23. Robina Brandie, Port Ellen 8. Margaret Farmer, Bishopbriggs 24. Catriona A. MacLeod, Lenzie 9. Ishbel M. Lament, Glasgow 25. Mary MacLennan, Gollanfield 10. Lorna I. MacDougall, Bainsford 26. Eilidh Young, Lochdonhead 11. Annette D. Sinclair, Port Charlotte 27. Fiona Fraser, Munlochy 12. Brighde NicDhomhnaill, Roy Bridge 28. Anne M. Boag, Dingwall 13. Morag MacFadyen, Paisley 29. Catherine M. Dowell, Edinburgh 14. Kathryn R. MacNeill, Colonsay 30. Christina A. MacDougall, Oban 15. Margaret Bennett, Dumfries 31. Mary I. Mac Lean, Mississauga 16. Morag MacDougall, Port Ellen

N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 75 Wednesday, October 11 ST. COLUMBA'S CATHEDRAL HALL Britheamhan Mrs Ann M. Draper (Adjudicators) Miss Flora MacIMeil Accompanist—Mrs Mabel Gumming Presiding—Mr Torquil Teller GAELIC TEST in Corran Hall Reading Room 8.30 am - 12 noon and 2 pm - 3.30 pm Luchd-ceasnachaidh: Mr Neil MacKechnie, M.A.; Mr Donald Morrison, M.A.; Mr Donald Thomson, O.B.E., M.A., F.E.I.S. Retention for one year of the Scotia Trophy for the highest aggregate marks in Competitions 89 and 90. 90 A' seinn dd bran bho bheul-aithris. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Fireannaich. Duaisean: 1, Aigeallan Oir; 2 agus 3, duaisean airgid. An t-Aigeallan is na duaisean mar chuimhneachan air Mbiri NicLaomainn. Solo singing two traditional songs. Competitor's choice. Men. Prizes: 1, Gold Pendant; 2 and 3, cash prizes. Pendant and prizes in memory of Mary Lamont. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 1. John MacPhee, Glasgow 8. Calum S. Ross, Milngavie 2. Calum Macarthur, Bearsden 9. Roderick Campbell, Tillicoultry 3. Alasdair MacKechnie, Glasgow 10. Donald MacPhail, Prestwick 4. Kenneth Morrison, Partick 11. Fred Mackenzie, Oban 5. Duncan M. Duncan, Glasgow 12. Donald J. MacAskill, North Uist 6. Roderick Morrison, North Boisdale 13. Donald Macleod, Dundee 7. Finlay MacDonald, Glasgow 14. Samuel MacLeod, Scadabay 15. Neil Ferguson, Carinish 91 Port-a-beul aon-neach. Dleasadh bliadhna de iheall-dubhlain Dhonnchaidh Mhiclain. 3 Duaisean. Solo Port-a-beul. Retention for one year of the Duncan Johnston Memorial Trophy. 3 Prizes. 3.20 p.m. 3.35 p.m. 1. Annette D. Sinclair, Port Charlotte 6. Catherine G. Fletcher, Glasgow 2. Robina Brandie, Port Ellen 7. Seumas A. MacDonald, Port Ellen 3. Donald Macleod, Dundee 8. Duncan M. Duncan, Glasgow 4. Duncan MacCalman, Port Ellen 9. Morag MacDougall, Port Ellen 5. Christina A. MacDougall, Oban

76 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Wednesday, October 11 DUNOLLIE HALL A Britheamhan Mrs Ann M. Draper (Adjudicators) Miss Flora MacIMeil Presiding—Mrs Sheila MacLeod 89 A' seinn dd bran bho bheul-aithris. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Boireannaich. 1, Aigeallan Oir; 2, agus 3, duaisean airgid. An t-Aigeallan is na duaisean mar chuimhneachan air Mbiri NicLaomainn. Solo singing two traditional songs. Competitor's choice. Ladies. Prizes: 1, Gold Pendant, 2 and 3, cash prizes. Pendant and prizes in memory of Mary Lamont. 7.30 p.m. 8.20 p.m. 1. Margaret Bennett, Dumfries 8. Christina A. MacDougall, Oban 2. Lorna I. MacDougall, Bainsford 9. Catherine G. Fletcher, Glasgow 3. Ishbel M. Lamont, Glasgow 4. Mary MacLennan, Gollanfield 11.10. AnnieDoreen MacLeod, A.A. Smith, Tong Glasgow 5. Christina Mac Vicar, Kintulavig 12. Robina Brandie, Port Ellen 6. Amelia Smith, North Bragar 13. Annette D. Sinclair, Port Charlotte 7. Effie Smith, Edinburgh 14. Elizabeth Macdonald, Locboisdale 15. Isa MacKillop, Carinish

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Wednesday, October 11 PHOENIX CINEMA Farpais Chrfochnachaidh Silver Pendant nan Aigeallan Airgid Final Competition GAELIC: Mr Murdo Gillies, M.A. Britheamhan Mr Hector Mackenzie, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr R.W.A. Scott Mr A.A. Soutar Accompanist—Mr D. Mason Presiding—Mr Hugh Macintyre SANAS Cha cheadaichear ach do'n cheathrar fhireannach (no barrachd ma bhios cuid co-ionann) as dirde comharran ann am farpaisean 97-100 a dhol air aghaidh gu farpais 101. Seinnidh iad sin anns an Fharpais Chrlochnachaidh agus theid na comharran a gheibhear anns an fharpais sin a chur ris na comharran a fhuaireadh anns na farpaisean eile, ni a dhearbhas luchd-buidhe nan Aigeallan Airgid. NOTE Only the four competitors of each sex (or more in the event of ties) who have gained the highest aggregate marks in competitions 97-100 shall be eligible for competition 101. These otherwill sing competitions, in the Final willCompetition decide the and award the ofmarks the Silverobtained, Pendants. added to those gained in the 101 A' seinn: Luinneag MhicLedid, Boireannaich, A' chailin mhaiseach donn, Fireannaich, agus bran a roghnaicheas am farpaiseach. 2 Dhuais anns gach earrann. Duais Chuimhneachain Thedrlaich Chaimbeil, M.B.E. (£1.50) do'n cheud neach ann gach earrann. Solo singing: Luinneag MhicLedid, Ladies, A' chailin mhaiseach donn. Men, and song of competitor's choice. 2 Prizes in each section. Charles Campbell, M.B.E. Memorial Prize (£1.50) will be awarded to the first prizewinner in each section. 7.30 p.m. LADIES' VOICES MEN'S VOICES MARKS Qual. Finals Grand Qualifiers TotalQual. TotalFinals Agg.Grand Place Qualifiers Total Total Agg. Place Wednesday, October 11 PHOENIX CINEMA Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Murdo Gillies, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr Robert W.A. Scott Accompanist—Mr D. Mason Presiding—Mr Hugh Macintyre 104 A' seinn: Long mo bhruadair. Bonn Oir Albainn Nodha agus 2 Dhuais. Solo singing: Long mo bhruadair. Nova Scotia Gold Medal and 2 Prizes. 8.30 p.m. 8.50 p.m. 1. Roderick Campbell, Tillicoultry 7. Margaret McKerrell, Bowmore 2. Ishbel M. Lament, Glasgow 8. Andrew Munro, Glasgow 3. Sheena Walker, Camelon 9. Ken R. MacMillan, Bearsden 4. Stanley B.K. Munro, Evanton 10. Andrew C. Tully, Edinburgh 5. Myra MacNab, Waternish 11. Jean A. Ross, Golspie 6. Bruce Campbell, Dollar 12. Carol Phillips, Dunning 13. Anna Bruce, Portree

80 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated tir the order of ballot. Wednesday, October 11 CORRAN HALL Farpais Chriochnachaidh na Drama. Drama Final Competition Dealbhan-cluich an aon sealladh One-Act Plays 7.30 p.m. BROAD BAY PLAYERS Suas an Talc le Donnie Mac 'llleathain Kenny Tom Maclomhair Nora Peigi Nic Ghille Mhoire Donnie Donnie MacAonghais Veronica Valerie NicFhearghais Manaigear na Steidse: J.A. Moireasdan Stiuriche: Donnie Mac 'llleathain POINT PLAYERS (Guest Performance) Anna Chaimbeul le Tormod M. Ddmhnallach CbisirFear a' chiull PLhilena Mac Stiubhart, a' Ghobhainn Marisa NicDhbmhnaill, Ddmhnall I. MacLebid, Calum Greumach, lain A. MacLebid, Christina Seanachaidh MNicDhbmhnaill.urchadh MacLebid Anna Chrisanne NicLebid Manaigear Steidse agus Stiuiriche Dannsa: Mavis Laing Stiuriche: M. Deirdre NicDhbmhnaill EAST KILBRIDE HIGHLANDERS' DRAMA GROUP Latha na Bainnse le Philip Johnson Mbiri Lorna MacNiven Anna Peggy Darroch Uilleam Calum MacDonald SeumasEilidh GKennethreta Blair MacAulay Curstaidh Christine Campbell Fionnlagh Donald Macleod Producer: Donald MacLeod Stage Manager: Frank Harper

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83 Thursday, October 12 DUNOLLIE HALL B EARRANN NAN INBHEACH SENIOR SECTION Beul Aithris Oral Delivery Britheamh (Adjudicator) Mr John M. Mackay, T.D., M.A. Presiding—Mr Donald A. Morrison GAELIC TEST in Corran Hall Reading Room 8.30 am -12 noon and 2 pm - 3.30 pm Luchd-ceasnachaidh: Mr Neil MacKechnie, M.A.; Mr Donald Morrison, M.A.; Mr Donald Thomson, O.B.E., M.A., F.E.I.S. Bonn Oir Comunn Sgitheanach Ghlaschu air son nan comharran as airde ann am fairpaisean 77-79. Dleasadh bliadhna de Chupan Comunn Ghaidheal Chathair-Dhomhnaill air son nan comharran as airde ann am farpaisean 77-79. Glasgow Skye Association Gold Medal for the highest marks in competitions 77-79. Retention for one year of the Cardonald Highlanders' Cup for the highest marks in competitions 77-79. 77 Aithris bho chuimhne: An t-Seann Dachaidh. 2 Dhuais. Reciting from memory: An t-Seann Dachaidh. 2 Prizes. 9 a.m. 9.25 a.m. 1. Morag McDougall, Port Ellen 8. Ann R. Hope, Fort William 2. Donald A. MacNeill, Colonsay 9. Norman Maclennan, Rutherglen 3. Euphemia Wilson, Roy Bridge 10. Lorna I. MacDougall, Bainsford 4. Doreen A.A. Smith, Glasgow 11. Brighde NicDhomhnaill, Roy Bridge 5. Mary MacLennan, Gollanfield 12. Lee Collin, Huyton 6. Emma K. MacSween, Bridge of Don 13. Patricia A. Maclennan, Wick 7. Kenneth D. Smith, Tong 14. John M. Macdonald, Duns 78 Aithris bho chuimhne: Leum Ruairidh. 2 Dhuais. Reciting from memory: Leum Ruairidh. 2 Prizes. 9.55 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 1. Doreen A.A. Smith, Glasgow 7. Lorna I. MacDougall, Bainsford 2. Mary MacLennan, Gollanfield 8. Euphemia Wilson, Roy Bridge 3. Emma K. MacSween, Bridge of Don 4. Kenneth D. Smith, Tong 10.9. DonaldBrighde A.NicDhomhnaill, MacNeill, Colonsay Roy Bridge 5. Ann R. Hope, Fort William 11. Lee Collin, Huyton 6. Norman Maclennan, Rutherglen 12. Patricia A. Maclennan, Wick 13. John M. Macdonald, Duns

84 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Thursday, October 12 ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL HALL Britheamh (Adjudicator) Mr Alex J. MacRae, M.A. Presiding—Rev. Norman MacDonald 79 A' leughadh air a' cheud seailach. Roghainn a' bhritheamh. 2 Dhuais. Reading at sight. Adjudicator's choice. 2 Prizes. 9 a.m. 9.20 a.m. 1. Lee Collin, Huyton 7. Emma K. MacSween, Bridge of Don 2. Lorna I. MacDougall, Bainsford 8. Mary MacLennan, Gollanfield 3. Norman Maclennan, Rutherglen 9. Doreen A.A. Smith, Glasgow 4. Ann R. Hope, Fort William 10. Donald A. MacNeill, Colonsay 5. Elizabeth C. MacIntyre, Crieff 11. Patricia A. MacLennan, Wick 12. John M. Macdonald, Duns 81 Sgialachd. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain Comunn Sasannach Chile. 2 Dhuais. Story. Retention for one year of the Anglo-Chilean Trophy. 2 Prizes. 9.45 a.m. 1. Fionnlagh MacAoidh, Inverness 3. Kenneth D. Smith, Tong 2. Christina MacLeod, Cupar 82 Oraid. 2 Dhuais. Speech. 2 Prizes. 10.05 a.m. 1. Kenneth D. Smith, Tong 3. Christina MacLeod, Cupar 2. Fionnlagh MacAoidh, Inverness 4. John M. Macdonald, Duns 80 Aithris bcirdachd a rinneadh leis an fharpaiseach. Duais mar chuimhneachan air Calum MacPh^rlain bho Chomunn Ghaidheal Phaisli. 2 Dhuais. Recitation of poetry composed by the competitor. 2 Prizes in memory of Malcolm Macfarlane from Paisley Highlanders' Association. 10.25 a.m. 2.1. ChristinaFionnlagh MacLeod, MacAoidh, Cupar Inverness 3.4. JohnDonald M. A. Macdonald, MacNeill, ColonsayDuns 83 Cluich co-labhairt dithis. 1 Duais. Dialogue by two performers. 1 Prize. 10.40 a.m. 1. lain MacDonald, Lewis Kenneth D. Smith, Tong

N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 85 Thursday, October 12 DUNOLLIE HALL A Britheamh (Adjudicator) Mrs Mary Campbell Presiding—Rev. Kenneth MacMillan Dleasadh bliadhna de Chuach Chuimhneachain an Ollamh lain Chamshroin air son nan comharran as airde ann am farpaisean 93-96. Retention for one year of the Dr John Cameron Memorial Quaich for the highest marks in competitions 93-96. 93 Aithris bho chuimhne: A' Bhuaile. 2 Dhuais. Reciting from memory: A' Bhuaile. 2 Prizes. 9 a.m. 9.20 a.m. 1. Islay D. Shanks, Port Ellen 6. Steven W. Wilson, Fort William 2. Ann Beaton, Brora 7. Sheena Thorburn, Aberdeen 3. Margaret W.M. Gilbert, Hamilton 8. Sheelah J. Nicol, Glasgow 4. Estelle Mackintosh, Aviemore 9. Alan J.S. Paterson, Bearsden 5. Catherine S. Spence, Inverness 95 A' leughadh air a' cheud sealladh. Roghainn a' bhritheamh. 2 Ohuais. Reading at sight. Adjudicator's choice. 2 Prizes. 9.40 a.m. 9.50 a.m. 1. Alastair Gordon, Golspie 4. Steven W. Wilson, Fort William 2. Sheena Thorburn, Aberdeen 5. Margaret W.M. Gilbert, Hamilton 3. Catherine S. Spence, Inverness 6. Islay D. Shanks, Port Ellen 94 Aithris rosg bho chuimhne. Roghainn an fharpaisich. 2 Dhuais. Reciting prose. Competitor's choice. 2 Prizes. 10.10 a.m. 10.20 a.m. 1. Margaret W.M. Gilbert, Hamilton 3. Sheena Thorburn, Aberdeen 2. Islay D. Shanks, Port Ellen 4. Catherine S. Spence, Inverness 96 Oraid. 2 Dhuais. Speech. 2 Prizes. 10.35 a.m. 1. Catherine S. Spence, Inverness 3. Margaret W.M. Gilbert, Hamilton 2. Sheena Thorburn, Aberdeen

86 N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Thursday, October 12 CORRAN HALL Fharpais Chriochnachaidh Gold Medal Final Competition nam Bonn Or GAELIC: Mrs Johan Macleod Britheamhan Mr Donald A. MacDonald, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr J.S. Stephen Farrand Mr James L. McAdam Accompanist—Mrs Aunice Slater Presiding-Mr Donald Thomson, O.B.E., M.A., F.E.I.S. SANAS Cha cheadaichear ach do'n cheathrar bhan is do' cheathrar fhireannach (no barrachd ma bhios cuid co-ionann) as ciirde comharran ann am farpaisean 84-87 a dhol air aghaidh gu farpais 88. Sainnidh iad sin anns an Fharpais Chriochnachaidh agus th6id na comharran a gheibhear anns an fharpais sin a chur ris na comharran a fhuaireadh anns na farpaisean eile, ni a dhearbhas luchd-buidhne nam Bonn Or. NOTE Only the four competitors of each sex (or more in the event of ties) who have gained the highest aggregate marks in competitions 84-87 shall be eligible for competition 88. These will sing in the Final Competition and the marks obtained added to those gained in the other competitions, will decide the award of the Gold Medals. 88 A' seinn: A' bhean eudach, Boireannaich, Mo run-sa mhaighdean, Fireannaich, agus dran a roghaicheas am farpaiseach. 2 Dhuais anns gach earrann bho Chomunn Clann 'Icllleathain. Solo singing: A’ bhean eudach. Ladies, Mo run-sa mhaighdean. Men, and a song of competitor's choice. 2 Prizes in each section from the Clan MacLean Association. 10 a.m. LADIES’VOICES MEN'S VOICES MARKS

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87 For five generations The Mackinlays have been bottling up experience. Thursday, October 12 PHOENIX CINEMA Coisirean Duthchail Rural Choirs Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Donald A. MacDonald, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr A.A. Soutar Accompanist—Mr Alistair Brown Presiding—Mr Boyd Robertson GAELIC TEST in Corran Hall Reading Room 8.30 am -12 noon and 2 pm - 3.30 pm Luchd-ceasnachaidh: Mr Neil MacKechnie, M.A.; Mr Donald Morrison, M.A.; Mr Donald Thomson, O.B.E., M.A., F.E.I.S. Choirs Conductors Bowmore Gaelic Choir . . .Catherine Crawford C6r Cois M6ire Sean Terry East Kilbride Gaelic Choir lain MacKinnon Laxdale Gaelic Choir. . . George Clavey Lochs Gaelic Choir .... Rodney Mackenzie Oban Cruachan Choir. . . Brownlie Henderson Port Ellen Gaelic Choir. . Mrs Alan Campbell Portree Gaelic Choir . . . Douglas MacKenzie 108 Seinn an co-sheirm: Oran M6r MhicLedid agus 'S i mo leannan an t6 ur. Dleasadh bliadhna de Sgiath Lathurna. Cupan Dhailriada air son nan comharran as dirde ann an Gdidhlig. 3 Duaisean, £100, bho Stafffinders. Choral singing: Oran M6r MhicLebid and 'S i mo leannan an t6 Or. Retention for one year of the Lorn Shield, Dalriada Cup for the highest marks in Gaelic. 3 Prizes, £100, presented by Stafffinders. 2 p.m. 2.25 p.m. 1. Lochs Gaelic Choir 4. Laxdale Gaelic Choir 2. Portree Gaelic Choir 5. Port Ellen Gaelic Choir 3. Bowmore Gaelic Choir 1 lOaSeinn an co-sheirm: Mo run chailin agus H6 'n cld-dubh. Dleasadh bliadhna de Chuach Stafffinders. 3 Duaisean £60, bho Stafffinders. Choral singing: Mo rim chailin and H6 'n cl6-dubh. Retention for one year of Stafffinders Quaich. 3 Prizes, £60, presented by Stafffinders. 3 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 1. Oban Cruachan Choir 3. C6r Cois M6ire 2. The Avon Singers 4. East Kilbride Gaelic Choir

N.B. Choirs must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 89 By courtesy of the Scottish Daily Express ELIZABETH MUNRO, DAUGHTER OF THE LATE LORD BANNERMAN, PRESENTING THE STAFFFINDERS QUAICH TO DONALD THOMSON CONVENER OF THE NATIONAL MOD COMMITTEE. This is the inaugural year of the Stafffinders Quaich competition which is expected to become one of the major events at the National Mod. Entry is open to non-Gaelic mixed voice choirs from town or areas with a population in excess of 2,000. Choirs will be limited to 5 appearances by which time it is hoped that they will have a sufficient quota of Gaelic speakers to compete in one of the established classes.

90 Thursday, October 12 CORRAN HALL Coisirean Duthchail Rural Choirs Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Hector Mackenzie, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr J.S. Stephen Farrand Accompanist—Mrs J. Forgrieve Presiding—Mr W. Hunter Choirs Conductors Arran Gaelic Choir Moira Stark Badenoch Gaelic Choir. . . John Crombie Isle of Mull Gaelic Choir. . Duncan A. MacGilp Lochgilphead Gaelic Choir. Michael Oliver Melvich Gaelic Choir . . . . Jan Mackay The Caldwell Choir . . . . , Wilma Scouller 111 Seinn an co-sheirm: Gu ma sldn do na fearaibh agus Hugaibh air nighean donn nam meall-shuil. Dleasadh bliadhna de Chuach Chuimhneachain an t-Siorraim MacMhaighstir Caimbeul. Sgiath Shelma air son nan comharran as dirde ann an Gdidhlig. 3 Duaisean, £60, bho Stafffinders. Choral singing' Gu ma sldn do na fearaibh and Hugaibh air nighean donn nam meall-shuil. Retention for one year of the Sheriff MacMaster Campbell Memorial Quaich. Selma Shield for the highest marks in Gaelic. 3 Prizes, £60, presented by Stafffinders. 2 p.m. 2.25 p.m. 4. The Caldwell Choir 2.1. LochgilpheadIsle of Mull Gaelic Gaelic Choir Choir 5. Melvich Gaelic Choir 3. Arran Gaelic Choir 6. Badenoch Gaelic Choir Senior Mixed Choirs must consist of at least 16 and not more than 30 voices.

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N.B. Competitors must appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 93 Thursday, October 12 DUNOLLIE HALL A 6. Bowmore Quartet 18. Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 8.7. StornowayNa Peathraichean Gaelic Choir B 20.19. LochsLondon Gaelic Gaelic Choir Choir B 10.9. GlasgowNa h-Uiseagan Hebridean Choir A 22.21. ComhlanNa Caimbeulaich Gaidhlig Bhanabhaidh A 12.11. PortKildalton Ellen QuartetQuartet 23. Gorm

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94 Thursday, October 12 ST. COLUMBA'S CATHEDRAL HALL Coisirean Duthchail Rural Choirs Britheamhan GAELIC: Mrs Johan Macleod (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr R.W.A. Scott Accompanist—Mrs Marjorie Gordon Presiding—Mr Ian Nicholson GAELIC TEST in Corran Hall Reading Room 8.30 am - 12 noon and 2 pm - 3.30 pm Luchd-ceasnachaidh: Mr Neil MacKechnie, M.A.; Mr Donald Morrison, M.A.; Mr Donald Thomson, O.B.E., M.A., F.E.I.S. 113 Seinn an co-sheirm: An Cronan Muileach agus Cha t6id mise, cha t6id mi. Boireannaich. Dleasadh bliadhna da Gheall-dubhlain Grampian Telebhisean. 3 Duaisean, £45, bho Stafffinders. Choral singing: An Crdnan Muileach and Cha teid mise, cha t6id mi. Ladies. Retention for one year of Grampian Television Trophy. 3 Prizes, £45, presented by Stafffinders. 2 p.m. 1. Port Ellen Ladies' Choir 2.35 p.m. 2. Lochs Gaelic Choir 5. Bowmore Ladies' Choir 3. Isle of Mull Gaelic Choir 6. Portree Gaelic Choir 4. Badenoch Ladies Choir 7. Laxdale Gaelic Choir 113a Seinn an co-sheirm: An oidhche bha na gobhar againn agus Cailleach a' ghobhainn. 3 Duaisean, £45, bho Stafffinders. Choral singing: An oidche bha na gobhair againn and Cailleach a' ghobhainn. 3 Prizes, £45, presented by Stafffinders. 3.15 p.m. 3.30 p.m. 1. Portree Gaelic Choir 2. The Caldwell Choir 4.3. MelvichLochs Gaelic Gaelic Choir Choir

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N.B. Groups appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 97 Friday, October 13 PHOENIX CINEMA Coisirean Bhan Ladies' Choirs Britheamhan GAELIC: Mr Murdo Gillies, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr R.W.A. Scott Accompanist—Mrs Rita MacTaggart Presiding—Mr F. MacKenzie 112 Seinn an co-sheirm: Griogal Cridhe agus Oran Hirteach. Boiraannaich. Dleasadh bliadhna de Gheall-dubhlain Esme Nic a' Ghobhainn. 3 Duaisean. Cldir-toillteanais agus £15 bho Airgid Urrais MhicGilleathain-MhicNeacail agus £60 bho MhacDhdmhnaill is Muir, Grudairean. Choral singing: Griogal Cridhe and Oran Hirteach. Ladies. Retention for one year of the Esm6 Smyth Trophy. 3 Prizes. Certificates of Merit and £15 from the Maclean-Nicol Endowment and £60 presented by Macdonald & Muir, Distillers. 9.55 a.m. 1. East Sutherland Gaelic Choir 8. Aberdeen Gaelic Choir 2. Lothian Celtic Choir 9. Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir 3. Dingwall Gaelic Choir 10. Greenock Gaelic Choir 4. Inverness Gaelic Choir 11. Stirling Gaelic Choir 5. London Gaelic Choir 12. Oban Gaelic Choir 6. Cdisir Chiuil Ghdidhlig Baile Ghobhainn 13. Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 7. Stornoway Gaelic Choir Ladies Choirs must consist of at least 10 and not more than 26 voices.

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115 SeinnCdisir anGh&idhlig co-sheirm: Ghrianaig. Srath-$p6idh 5 Duaisean, agus Ruidhle. £100 (Tabhartas An roghainn Granndach fhein. Dleasadh an Uisge-bheatha). bliadhna de Chupan Choral singing: Strathspey and Reel. Own choice. Retention for one year of the Greenock Gaelic Choir Cup. 5 Prizes, £100 (Grant's Whisky Award). 10.15 a.m. 11.10 a.m. 1. Stirling Gaelic Choir 10. Oban Gaelic Choir 2. Greenock Gaelic Choir 11. C6isir GhiCiil GhSidhlig Baile Ghobhainn 3. Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir 12. Stornoway Gaelic Choir 4. Aberfeldy District Gaelic Choir 13. London Gaelic Choir 5. Edinburgh Gaelic Choir 14. Lothian Celtic Choir 6. Aberdeen Gaelic Choir 15. Inverclyde Gaelic Choir 7. Dingwall Gaelic Choir 16. Glasgow Hebridean Choir 8. Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 17. Dundee Gaelic Musical Association 9. East Sutherland Gaelic Choir 18. Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association Senior Mixed Choirs must consist of at least 16 and not more than 30 voices.

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N.B. Choirs appear at the stipulated th the order of ballot. 101 Friday, October 13 OLD PARISH CHURCH HALL Cedi Piana Piano Music Britheamh (Adjudicator)—Mr Brownlie Henderson Presiding—Mr Robbie Paterson 116 A' cluich Caismeachd Ghaidhealach, Srath-speidh agus Ruidhe air a' phiana. Roghainn an fharpaisich. Dleasadh bliadhna de Sgiath Siorrachd Obar Eadhain. 3 Duaisean. Playing a Highland March, Strathspey and Reel on the Piano. Competitor's choice. Retention for one year of the Aberdeenshire Targe. 3 Prizes. 10.30 a.m. 1. Lottie M. Seggie, Edinburgh 3. Margaret Robertson, Edinburgh 2. Clair Fingland, Callander

102 N.B. Competitors appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. Friday, October 13 CORRAN HALL GAELIC: Mr Murdo Gillies, M.A. Britheamhan Mr Hector Mackenzie, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr J.S. Stephen Farrand Mr A.A. Soutar Accompanist—Miss Kathryn Black Presiding—Mr Donald J. MacCuish, M.A., LL.B., President GAELIC TEST in Corran Hall Reading Room 8.30 am - 12 noon Luchd-ceasnachaidh: Mr Neil MacKechnie, M.A.; Mr Donald Morrison, M.A.; Mr Donald Thomson, O.B.E., M.A., F.E.I.S. Choirs Conductors Aberdeen Gaelic Choir Connie Mackenzie Campbeltown Gaelic Choir Isabel MacDonald Cdisir Chiuil Ghdidhlig Baile Ghobhainn Neiliann B. Patrick Dingwall Gaelic Choir Hamish Menzies Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association AnneStrachan Glasgow Hebridean Choir D. Raibeart McCallum Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir Eoin Millar Greenock Gaelic Choir Agnes T. Greenlees Oban Gaelic Choir Murray MacKillop Stirling Gaelic Choir Alexander L. Sinclair Stornoway Gaelic Choir George J. Clavey 109 Seinn an co-sheirm: An Ataireachd Ard agus Ailt an t-Siucair. Dleasadh bliadhna de Sgiath MhicShimi agus Mhdrair Thulaich Bhdrdainn. Cuach an "Weekly Scotsman" air son nan comharran as dirde ann an Gdidhlig. Aiseid Airgid an "Oban Times" air son nan comharran doas dirdeBhall-iuil ann anna Ce6l.cdisir Dleasadha choisneas bliadhna a' cheud de duais.Shlait-stiuiridh 3 Duaisean, Airgid £250, Chaluim bho Stafffinders. M. MhicChaluim Choraland Tullibardine singing: An Shield. Ataireachd "Weekly Ard Scotsman" and Allt an Quaich t-Siucair. for Retentionthe highest for marks one in year Gaelic. of the "Oban Lovat Times" Silver Salver for the highest marks in Music. Retention for one year of the Malcolm byG. McCallumStafffinders. Silver Baton by the Conductor of the winning choir. 3 Prizes, £250, presented 2 p.m. 1. Aberdeen Gaelic Choir 2.50 p.m. 2. Oban Gaelic Choir 7. Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir 3. Stornoway Gaelic Choir 8. Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 4. Glasgow Hebridean Choir 9. Dingwall Gaelic Choir 5. Stirling Gaelic Choir 10. Greenock Gaelic Choir 6. Cdisir GhiOil Ghdidhlig Baile Ghobhainn 11. Campbeltown Gaelic Choir Senior Mixed Choirs must consist of at least 16 and not more than 30 voices An Comunn Gaidhealach gratefully acknowledges the generous support given to the Premier Senior Choral Competitions by STAFFFINDERS N.B. Choirs appear at the stipulated time in the order of ballot. 103 Friday, October 13 PHOENIX CINEMA Orain Choisirean Choral Music GAELIC: Mrs Johan Macleod Britheamhan Mr Donald A. MacDonald, M.A. (Adjudicators) MUSIC: Mr James L. McAdam Mr Robert W.A. Scott Accompanist—Mrs Helen Finlayson Presiding—Mr A.J. MacLeod Choirs Conductors Aberdfeldy District Gaelic Choir James Scott Carradale & District Senior Gaelic Choir David O. McEwan Cumbernauld Gaelic Choir , Ina Douglas Dalriada Gaelic Choir K. MacRae Dundee Gaelic Musical Association I. Darroch East Sutherland Gaelic Choir Andrew Betts-Brown Edinburgh Gaelic Choir Robert Macwhirter Inverclyde Gaelic Choir Jessie L. Munday Inverness Gaelic Choir Kenneth A. Cameron Kilmarnock & District Gaelic Choir Bill Menzies London Gaelic Choir E. Sutherland Lothian Celtic Choir Margaret Robertson 110 Seinn an co-sheirm: Cumha nan gillean agus Bu chaomh learn bhith mireadh. Dleasadh bliadhna 1 de Gheall-dubhlain Cuimhneachain Mairead NicDhonnchaidh. Bliadhna deChuach Chuimneachain lain MhicNeacail air son nan comharran as Sirde ann an G&idhlig. 3 Duaisean, £60, bho Stafffinders Duaisean £3 is £2 bho lonmhas Cuimhneachain lain MhicNeascail do na chdisirean a choisneas a' cheud is a dara h-aite ann an Gdidhlig. Choral singing: Cumha nan gillean and Bu chaomh learn bhith mireadh. Retention for one year of the Margaret Duncan Memorial Trophy. John MacNicol Memorial Trophy for the highest marks in Gaelic. 3 Prizes, £60, presented by Stafffinders. Prizes of £3 and £2 from the John McNicol Memorial Fund for the choirs gaining first and second place in Gaelic. 2 p.m. 2.50 p.m. 1. Kilmarnock & District Gaelic Choir 7. Inverness Gaelic Choir 2. Inverclyde Gaelic Choir 8. Carradale & District Gaelic Choir 3. Dalriada Gaelic Choir 9. Lothian Celtic Choir 4. Aberfeldy District Gaelic Choir 10. Edinburgh Gaelic Choir 5. Dundee Gaelic Musical Association 11. Cumbernauld Gaelic Choir 6. London Gaelic Choir 12. East Sutherland Gaelic Choir Senior Mixed Choirs must consist of at least 16 and not more than 30 voices.

104 N.B. Choirs appear at the stipulated tit the order of ballot. NATIONAL MOD TROPHIES JUNIOR SECTION Trophy Donor Competition Graham Croll Cup Mrs E.G. Croll, Cheltenham El Rev. Dr.George Mackay Memorial Cup Miss Una Mackay, Edinburgh 3, 5, 9 Mrs. Campbell Blair Trophy Mrs Edith Campbell Blair, Inveraray 19 Angus M. Ross Trophy Lochinver Junior Secondary School 19 Pupils and Friends (Gaelic) Oban Times Challenge Trophy Oban Times, per Oban Branch 20 Mrs Hobbs of Inverlochy Cup Mrs Hobbs of Inverlochy (Gaelic)20 Belle Campbell Trophy Lochgilphead Gaelic Choir and Friends 21 Rev. Archie Beaton Memorial Trophy Kilmarnock Branch and Friends 19, 20, 21 Aberfoyle and District Branch Trophy Aberfoyle and District Branch 22 Mrs Anne Grant of Laggan Trophy Miss ElizabethWartle, Aberdeenshire H. Grant, Meikle 23 John MacKenzie Paterson Memorial Trophy Gaelic League of Scotland 29, 31,35 Alexander Hamilton Trophy Mrs D.M. Hamilton, Manchester 36-39 Mrs Roderick B. Munro Trophy Miss Rhoda Munro, Ballinluig 37 Donald MacLeod Memorial Trophy Dingwall Branch, Dingwall Gaelic 40, 41 Choir and Friends (Gaelic) Donald Ross Memorial Trophy Edinburgh Ross and Cromarty Assoc. 42 Rona Mac Vicar Trophy Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 44 Dugald Campbell Cowan (Oban) Trophy Miss Winnifred J. Cowan, Aberdeen (Gaelic)44 Mrs Millar Trophy Mrs Millar, Greenock 45 Dugald Macdonald Quaich Aberdeen Highland Ladies' Club (Gaelic)45 Donald D. Mclsaac Trophy Ayr Branch and Friends 46 Hugh MacPhee Trophy British Broadcasting Corporation 44-46 Queen Elizabeth Coronation (1937) Trophy MacGillivray of MacGillivray 47 East Kilbride District Council Trophy East Kilbride District Council 47-49 Donald and Maimie MacPhail Trophy E.D. Miller, Esq., Inverness 47a Caledonian MacBrayne Trophy Caledonian MacBrayne 48a Miss Olive Campbell of Inverneill, M.B.E. Trophy Miss Una Campbell of Inverneill 49a Badenoch/Strathspey Area Committee Trophy Badenoch/Strathspey Area Committee 50 Skelmorlie and District Highland Association Skelmorlie and District Highland Association 59 Quaich Turriff Trophy John S. Gair, Esq., Turriff 60 Shiant Shield Sir Compton MacKenzie 61 Margaret-Hill Boyle Memorial Trophy George Gunn Esq., Glasgow 62 Robert McCallum Memorial Trophy Manchester Branch 64 Col. Murdoch Mactaggart, Bowmore, Memorial Alexander E. Mactaggart, Esq, Largs Group B Trophy (Piping) Royal Highland Fusiliers' Cup Royal Highland Fusiliers Group(Piping) B Roderick Munro Trophy Mrs Isobel Munro, Dunkeld Group(Piping) C

105 NATIONAL MOD TROPHIES SENIOR SECTION Trophy Donor Competition Ailsa Trophy Dowager Marchioness of Ailsa 68 Earl and Countess of Cassillis Cup Earl and Countess of Cassillis 69, 70, 72 Cardonald Highlanders' Association Cup Cardonald Highlanders' Association 77-79 Anglo-Chilean Trophy British Council 81 Dr John Cameron Memorial Trophy Miss Cameron, Glasgow 93-96 Margaret and Archie MacDonald Trophy Dundee Highland Society 86 Francis S. Cameron-Head Memorial Trophy Memorial Fund Committee per Mr Ronald MacKellaig, Glenfinnan 87 Scotia Trophy Miss H. Russell-Fergusson, London 89,91 Duncan Johnston Memorial Trophy Glasgow Islay Association 91 Catherine M.B. Dunlop Quaich Mrs F.B. Stirrat, Glasgow 99 Bank of Scotland Cup Bank of Scotland, Oban 100 Kennedy-Fraser Cup Dr Marion Maxwell Reekie, Manchester 102 Neil Maclean Trophy Mrs J.M.B. Maclean and family, Furnace, Lochgair and Aberdeen 106 Sarah Weir Memorial Trophy Mrs Ann Ewing, Crieff 103 Lorn Shield Col. and Mrs lain Campbell of Airds 108 Dalriada Cup Capt. and Mrs Samuel Smith, Lochgilphead 108 (Gaelic) Lovat and Tullibardine Trophy Lord Lovat and the Duke of Atholl 109 Weekly Scotsman Quaich "The Weekly Scotsman" 109 (Gaelic) Oban Times Silver Salver The Oban Times Ltd. 109 (Music) Malcolm G. McCallum Silver Baton McCallum Family & Campbeltown Gaelic Choir (Conductor) Margaret Duncan Memorial Trophy Glasgow Islay Association and Friends 110 John McNicol Memorial Trophy Stirling Branch, Stirling Gaelic Choir 110 Family and Friends (Gaelic) Sheriff MacMaster Campbell Memorial Quaich 111 Selma Shield Oban Branch 111 (Gaelic) Esme Smyth Trophy Hon. Mrs Esme Smyth, Inverness 112 Grampian Television Trophy Grampian Television Limited 113 Mull and Iona Shield Mr and Mrs Neil Cameron, Sunderland 114 Glen Ballachulish Trophy Mrs Mair, New York 114 (Gaelic) Greenock Gaelic Choir Cup Greenock Gaelic Choir 115 Stornoway Gaelic Choir Cup Stornoway Gaelic Choir 107 J. Norman McConochie Trophy Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association Rev. William Macdonald Memorial Quaich and Friends 109,112,114,115 Oban Gaelic Choir 109,112,114,115(Gaelic) Aberdeenshire Targe Aberdeen and District Pipers' Society 116 Sutherland Cup Mr and Mrs Charles Sutherland, Fraserburgh 117 JeanFlorence C. Campbell Wilson Trophy Award The Clarsach Society, Edinburgh Branch 119a Jean Campbell Memorial Trophy ComunnMiss Jean na C. Cl&rsaichCampbell, Edinburgh 119b120 Elspeth A. HyNested Trophy Glasgow Branch of the Clarsach Society per the Hon. Mrs Maclean of Ardgour 121 Hilda Mary Campbell Clarsach Trophy Mrs lain Campbell of Airds, Amersham 122 Dr and Mrs Athol I Robertson Cup Dr and Mrs Atholl Robertson, Oban(Fiddle Groups) 106 NATIONAL MOD MEDALS, etc JUNIOR SECTION Donor Competition An Comunn Gaidhealach Silver Medal, Girls An Comunn Gaidhealach 11 An Comunn Gaidhealach Silver Medal, Boys An Comunn Gaidhealach 13 James C. MacPhee Memorial Medal, Girls Gaelic Society of London 36 James C. MacPhee Memorial Medal, Boys Gaelic Society of London 40 Jenny M.B. Currie Kilt Pin Niall lain and Catriona Maclean 63 SENIOR SECTION "Highland Queen" Trophy Macdonald & Muir Ltd, Distillers (OpenGroup Piping) A Miss Millar Weir Gold Medal Miss Millar Weir Bequest Literature Glasgow Lewis & Harris Association Gold Medal Glasgow Lewis & Harris Association 68 Glasgow Skye Association Gold Medal Glasgow Skye Association Orals, Fluent Susan B. Macdonald Memorial Trophy Glasgow Gaelic Drama Association Drama Finals Badenoch Shield Badenoch Strathspey Area Committee Drama Finals Strathspey Highland Malt Whisky Trophy Drama Finals Dr Lynn Hagman Memorial Trophies Strathspey Highland Malt Whisky Drama Finals An Comunn Gaidhealach Gold Medal, Ladies An Comunn Gaidhealach 84, 86, 88 An Comunn Gaidhealach Gold Medal, Men An Comunn Gaidhealach 85, 87, 88 Mary Lamont Gold Pendant, Ladies Messrs lain and Alasdair Mac Lean Mary Lamont Gold Pendant, Men Messrs lain and Alasdair Mac Lean Oban and Lorn Association Gold Medal Glasgow Oban and Lorn Association 92 Silver Pendant, Ladies Federation of Gaelic and Highland Societies of Canada 97,99,101 Silver Pendant, Men Federation of Gaelic and Highland Societies Nova Scotia Gold Medal of Canada 98, 100,101104 Thistle Medals Thistle Records, Glasgow Folk Groups SPONSORED COMPETITIONS Senior Choral Port-a-beul Wm Grant & Sons Ltd, Distillers Senior Piping, Fiddle Groups, Soio Fiddle, Ladies and Male Voice Choirs Macdonald & Muir Ltd., Distillers Senior Learners' Choirs, Ladies' Rural, MacMaster Campbell, Lorn Shield, Rural Port-a-beul, Margrat Duncan, Lovat and Tullibardine Stafffinders Folk Groups Thistle Records, Glasgow i

107 Winners of Premier Competition CROWNED BARDS 1923 Inverness—James Thomson, Lewis 1953 Oban—lain Cameron, Inverasdale 1924 Perth-John MacFadyen, Corkerhill 1954 Perth—Ronald Lament, Campbeltown 1925 Greenock—lohn MacCormack, Glasgow 1955 Aberdeen—John Morrison, Scalpay 1926 Oban—Malcolm MacRae, Glasgow 1956 Largs—lain M. Moffat-Pender, Glasgow 1927 Fort William—Angus MacKechnie, Glasgow 1957 Inverness—Donald R. Morrison, Scalpay 1958 Glasgow—Rev. T.M. Murchison, Glasgow 19291928 Perth—DuncanInverness—Peter Johnston, Campbell, Glasgow Lewis 1959 Dundee-Donald A. MacDonald, Lochboisdale s 1930 Dunoon—Roderick Campbell, Minard 1960 Edinburgh—Alex John MacMillan, Inverness 1931 Dingwall—George E. Marjoribanks, Sonachan 1961 Stirling—John A. MacPherson, Tigharry 1932 Fort William—Donald Gillies, Glasgow 1962 Oban—Angus Maclnnes, Kerrera 1933 Glasgow—Donald MacMillan, Kinlochiel 1963 Perth—James Mackenzie, Glasgow 1934 Oban-Mrs C.F. Urquhart, N. Kessock 1964 Aberdeen-Donald John MacLeod, Harris 1935 Edinburgh—Donald Grant, Glasgow 1965 Largs—Hugh Laing, Swanbourne 1936 Inverness—Hector MacDougall, Glasgow 1966 Inverness—No Award 1937 Dundee—Calum I.N. MacLeod, Kirkhill 1967 Glasgow-Norman MacLean, Cumbernauld ! 1938 Glasgow-Donald MacIntyre, Paisley 1968 Dunoon—Donald J. MacDougall, Glasgow 1939 Aberdeen (postponed)—Edward Pursell 1969 Aviemore—William W. Neill, Currie Campbeltown 1970 Oban—Marion L. Herdman, N. Stevenston 1971 Stirling-John A. Macleod, Edinburgh 19471946 Aberdeen-lainPerth-Donald MacA. MacLeod,Lean, Glasgow Sunderland 1972 Inverness—Alastair Maclnnes, Dunblane 1948 Glasgow—Donald J. MacDonald, S. Uist 1973 Ayr—Murdo Morrison, Glasgow 1949 Inverness—Donald MacDonald, Eriskay 1974 Dundee—No Award 1950 Dunoon—Angus Matheson, Glasgow 1975 East Kilbride-lain MacDougall, Glasgow 1951 Edinburgh—Miss Mary M. MacLean, N. Uist 1976 Aberdeen—Jean M. Cooper, Aberdeen 1952 Rothesay—Rev. Colin MacKenzie, S. Uist 1977 Sutherland—Rev. Roderick Macdonald GOLD MEDALLISTS Year Place Ladies Gentlemen 1892 Oban 1893 Oban Mary Ann MacKechnie, Oban Kenneth D. MacKenzie, Glasgow 1894 Oban Margaret MacDonald, Glasgow Roderick MacLeod, Inverness 1895 Glasgow C. MacNeill Robb, Glasgow Angus Brown, Glasgow 1896 Perth Isobel Munro, Glasgow W.A. Spence, Oban 1897 Inverness Katie MacColl, Oban James Gibson, Glasgow 1898 Oban Lizzie MacKenzie, Inverness Duncan C. MacDonald, Glasgow 1899 Edinburgh Tena Carmichael, Glasgow Allan Hunter, Oban 1900 Perth Kate Munro, Dornoch James Ross, Glasgow 1901 Glasgow Mary M. MacLeod, Glasgow John Cameron, Glasgow 1902 Dundee Jemima Gardiner, Edinburgh John MacKenzie, Inverness 1903 Inverness A.C. Whyte, Glasgow J.L.B. Mowatt, Inverness 1904 Greenock M.A. Cameron, Blackmount John MacLeod, Glasgow 1905 Dingwall Jessie MacLennan, Glasgow Tom Lawrie, Greenock 1906 Oban Kate MacDonald, Edinburgh W. Grant Downie, Glasgow 1907 Glasgow Chrissie S. MacDonald, Glasgow Murdo MacLeod, Stornoway 1908 Rothesay Daisy M. Matheson, Glasgow Robert Morrison, Inverness 1909 Stirling Margart M. Duncan, Glasgow Duncan S. Currie, Glasgow 1910 Edinburgh C.P. Turner, Glasgow Alistair C. MacLaren, Crianlarich 1911 Glasgow Alice Henderson, Stornoway Robert M. MacDonald, Glasgow 1912 Inverness Margaret MacLeod, Inverness Hugh MacKay, Dornoch 1913 Dundee Mary M. Lament, Glasgow Colin MacLeod, Inverness 1919 Edinburgh Flora MacNeill, Colonsay Stewart Robertson, Aberfeldy 1920 Oban Cathie MacAskill, Kinlochleven Kenneth MacRae, Kinlochleven 1921 Glasgow Margaret N. MacPherson, Glasgow Neil MacLean, Oban 108 GOLD MEDALLISTS—continued Year Place Ladies Gentlemen 1922 Fort William Annie I. MacMillan, Glasgow John M. Bannerman, Glasgow 1923 Inverness Jenny M.B. Currie, Ford Chas. MacColl, Ballachulish 1924 Perth Mary Campbell, Neil MacKinnon, Perth 1925 Greenock Donalda Robertson, Glasgow Stewart Maclnnes, Inverness 1926 Oban Nan Maclnnes, Luing Alex. MacLennan, Abriachan 1927 Fort William Mary C. MacColl, Glasgow Roderick MacLeod, Anstruther 1928 Inverness Morag MacDonald, Edinburgh James C. Campbell, London 1929 Perth Bessie Campbell, Dornie James C. MacPhee, Glasgow 1930 Dunoon Bessie Campbell, Ardrishaig Allan MacLean, Greenock 1931 Dingwall Helen T. MacMillan, Glasgow Archie Grant, Glasgow 1932 Fort William Margaret MacDonald, Inverness Donald D. Maclsaac, Jura 1933 Glasgow Madge C. Brown, Lochgilphead Angus Whyte, Glasgow 1934 Oban Mary C. MacNiven, Glasgow Gilbert MacPhail, Islay 1935 Edinburgh Catherine M. Clark, Glasgow Hugh Maclnnes, Ballachulish 1936 Inverness Kitty MacLeod, Lewis Duncan McKenzie, Inverness 1937 Dundee Petrine M. Stewart, Aberfeldy Duncan C. MacLellan, Greenock 1938 Glasgow Katie A. Mac Lean, Lewis Alexander Brown, Luing 1946 Aberdeen Rose B. MacConnachie, Southend Donald MacVicar, Glasgow 1947 Perth May Margaret MacMillan, Glasgow Donald Maclnnes, Glasgow 1948 Glasgow Rona MacVicar, Southend lain R. Douglas, Glasgow 1949 Inverness Ann Mac Lean, Aberdeen lain A. MacSween, Stornoway 1950 Dunoon Flora M. Campbell, Campbeltown Angus MacLeod, Scalpay 1951 Edinburgh Carol Galbraith, Campbeltown James Smith, Stornoway 1952 Rothesay Anne M. Gillies, Glasgow Donald M. MacLeod, Islay 1953 Oban Aunice M. Gillies, Lochgilphead Hugh Maclnnes, Oban 1954 Perth Nan D. Hunter, Duror Finlay A.G. MacKeachan, Glasgow 1955 Aberdeen Joan M. MacKenzie, Lewis Calum M. Kennedy, Lewis 1956 Largs Ina MacDiarmid, Greenock John A. MacRae, Glasgow 1957 Inverness Johan MacLeod, Glasgow Alasdair B. Gillies, Glasgow 1958 Glasgow Alexandra M. Kerr, Stornoway Archie MacLean, Perth 1959 Dundee Kenna Campbell, Greepe Alasdair M. Grant, Glasgow 1960 Edinburgh Rhona MacLeod, Glasgow George Clavey, Edinburgh 1961 Stirling Catherine A. MacNiven, Glasgow Ian A. Carmichael, Glasgow 1962 Oban Anne Gilles, Oban George T. MacCallum, Glasgow 1963 Perth Catherine MacArthur, Stornoway Murdo F.J. MacLeod, Edinburgh 1964 Aberdeen Kirsteen Grant, Glasgow Kenneth Ross, Strathpeffer 1965 Largs Mairi MacArthur, Glasgow John M. Morrison, Tarbert, Harris 1966 Inverness Mary Sandeman, Edinburgh Archie MacTaggart, Glasgow 1967 Glasgow Bette C. MacDonald, Glasgow Norman M. MacLean, Cumbernauld 1968 Dunoon Margaret Crockett, Stornoway Calum S. Ross, Glasgow 1969 Aviemore Mary MacLean, Glasgow Alister D. Mackenzie, Garrowhill 1970 Oban Margaret MacLeod, Peterhead Duncan Macdonald, Oban 1971 Stirling Alison Rapson, Helmsdale Seumas Campbell, Greepe 1972 Inverness Alex. M. Thompson, Tunbridge Wells Alisatir C. Gillies, Glasgow 1973 Ayr Morag M. Murray, Dunning Donald A. Mackinnon, Broadford 1974 Dundee Catriona M. Fair, Lochgair Roderick Ross, Perth 1975 East Kilbride Doreen A.A. Smith, Glasgow Willie J. Macaulay, Grosebay 1976 Aberdeen Janet B. MacGregor, Inverness William S. MacDonald, Callander 1977 Sutherland Isobel F. Mitchell, Campbeltown John D. Howie, Killin Lovat and Tullibardine Trophy 1903 Dundee Gaelic Musical Association 1937 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 1904 Stornoway Gaelic Choir and 1938 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir Inverness Select Choir (equal) 1946 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 1905 Inverness Select Choir and 1947 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir Oban Gaelic Choir (equal) 1948 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 1906 Stornoway Gaelic Choir 1949 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 1907 Oban Gaelic Choir 1950 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 1908 Oban Gaelic Choir and 1951 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir Greenock Gaelic Choir (equal) 1952 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 1909 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 1953 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 1910 Inverness Select Choir 1954 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 1911 Inverness Select Choir 1955 Greenock Gaelic Choir 1912 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association and 1956 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir Stornoway Gaelic Choir (equal) 1957 Greenock Gaelic Choir 1913 Dingwall Gaelic Choir 1958 Greenock Gaelic Choir 1919 Dundee Gaelic Musical Association 1959 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 1920 Dundee Gaelic Musical Association 1960 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 1920 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 1961 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 1921 Dundee Gaelic Musical Association 1962 Govan Gaelic Choir 1922 Dundee Gaelic Musical Association 1963 Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir 1923 Oban Gaelic Choir 1964 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 1924 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 1965 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 1925 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 1966 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 1926 Oban Gaelic Choir 1967 Oban Gaelic Choir 1927 Edinburgh Gaelic Choir 1968 Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir 1928 Edinburgh Gaelic Choir 1969 Stirling Gaelic Choir 1929 Inverness Gaelic Musical Association 1970 Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir 1930 Campbeltown Gaelic Musical Association 1971 Oban Gaelic Choir 1931 Campbeltown Gaelic Musical Association 1972 Govan Gaelic Choir 1932 Greenock Gaelic Choir 1973 Govan Gaelic Choir 1933 Greenock Gaelic Choir 1974 Stornoway Gaelic Choir 1934 Greenock Gaelic Choir 1975 Oban Gaelic Choir 1935 Campbeltown Gaelic Choir 1976 Greenock Gaelic Choir 1936 Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association 1977 Dingwall Gaelic Choir

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