John Gorevan

Managers and Players of the Celtic Football Club that owned Pubs in and around Glasgow.

Davy Adams had a pub in Denny, Stirlingshire. *

Bertie Auld had a hotel in Stonehouse. ** He was also in partnership with Joe McBride in a pub called the Sideline’s on London Road.

Mr Bertie Auld.

Johnny Bonnar Goalkeeper, Celtic Coronation Cup hero had a pub at the top of Orr Street in the east end of the city. Annie T M Bonnar was the licensee and was granted a licence on 12th March 1963 the pub stayed open until the 1970s. She was also licensee of the Toby Jug at 1052-58 London Road at the corner of Arrol Place, granted a licence on 14th March 1967 and was still trading in 1973. Johnny Bonnar also had the Club Bar, 588 Gallowgate 1974-79, the Londoner, London Road 1981-89, and the Spur Bar 296 Polmadie Road 1979-200.

Jim Brogan had Wintergill’s Bar on Great Western Road and now has the Victoria Bar, Victoria Road in the southside of the city.

Mr James Brogan.

Jim Brogan previously had the Florida Park in Mount Florida/Battlefield area. **

Jim Brogan and Denis Connachan involved in The Star Bar at Eglinton Toll. **

John Campbell owned a pub at 322 London Road at the corner of Boden Street in 1907 called the Villa Bar. Some of us will remember this pub as “Jack’s Bar.”

Tom Colgin was the licensee of the Old Vic, 669 Govan Road for the late James Grant in 1915. He also owned the Old Govan Arms, 907 Govan Road in 1916.

Mr Thomas Colgin.

Alfie Conn owned the Captain’s Rest, Great Western Road. *

Alfie Conn and Willie Henderson had the Barnyard, Coatbridge. 1981. *

John “Dixie Deans owns the Rhinstone Tavern, 153 Main Street, Baillieston.

Dixie Deans had a place also near where The Forge is now. **

Michael Dunbar owned a pub at 72-74 Gallowgate he also owned another well known bar on the Gallowgate at number 429, this pub still stands today and is known as the Weemans. He obtained a licence for another pub at 32 Main Street, Bridgeton, he also had a pub at 28 Reid Street, he secured a licence for these premises on 21st October 1913. Michael was elected onto the Celtic board in 1897 in the Annfield Hall, just off the Gallowgate.
He served on the board until his death in 1921.

Mr Michael Dunbar.

Johannes Edvaldsson had a pub in Bridgeton!!. *

Mr Johannes Edvaldsson.

John Fallon was goalkeeper and owned the Central Bar, Blantyre. Circa 1979. *

Patsy Gallagher owned a bar at 42-44 Fulbar Street, Renfrew 1920, he took over the International Bar, Clydebank in 1925 and two years later closed down the Renfrew premises to concentrate on the International bar.

Mr Patrick “Patsy” Gallacher. 1935.

Tommy Gemmell owned the Commercial Hotel, Errol pre 1980. *

Mr Tommy Gemmell.

James Grant owned a pub called the Grant Arms at 19 Argyle Street, 106 Main Street, Gorbals and 548 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.

Willie Groves petitions for a licence of a pub at 29 Taylor Street, Townhead, Glasgow on 16th August 1890. This pub closed down a few years later.*

Ex Celtic player Mr Harry Hood.

Harry Hood had Angels Hotel, 144 Main Street, Uddingston and The Sherwood Manor Hotel.

2017… Former Celtic football player, Harry Hood, is preparing to invest in the renovation of the Angels Hotel in Uddington.

Utilising his £8m profits from his pub company, The Lisini Pub Group, Hood hopes to speed up the restoration project of the hotel which has suffered a series of setbacks since it closed for refurbishments last year.

Hood, who played for Celtic, Scotland and Rangers in the 70s, put £750,000 into renovating the Angels Hotel. Whilst developments are not complete, the restaurant and lounge areas are due to open on 6 April.

Siobhan Edwards, director at Angels Hotel, said: “As a family-run business, who are dedicated to our customers and the preservation of this old building in the area, we wanted to make sure this place was around for another 100 years to come.

“It is a difficult building to transform, with it being built in 1906, and has brought about its challenges but we are getting there now.”
The rest of the Angels Hotel is due to be reopened at the end of April.

Angel’s Hotel, Uddingston. 2005.

Harry Hood.

Harry Hood – The Croft – Croftfoot in Glasgow Southside. **

John Hughes had the Green Bear 1972, Springfield Tavern 2002, MacConnell’s, The Masonic Arms Condorrat. *

John Hughes.

John Hughes – Coatbridge Bhoys will know better than me.The Big Tree was one of them as was Yogi’s Bar – he also had a pub in Cumbernauld. **

Jimmy Johnstone had The Double J in Hamilton. Circa 1960s-70s.

James Kelly had 2 pubs in Blantyre.*

Bobby Lennox owned Bobby’s Bar, Saltcoats. Circa 1970s-90s. *

Andy Lynch, Riverside Tavern and the Old Barns, London Road. *

Danny McGrain had Danny Macs at 1325 Duke Street at Parkhead Cross.

Danny McGrain.

John McKillop was a wine and spirit merchant and took over the Grosvenor Hotel in 1899. He was a native of Catrine, Ayrshire and came to Glasgow with the rest of his family, his brother William was also in the licensed trade in Glasgow, he owned the Royal restaurant in West Nile Street, William died in 1909. John and his brother William was also in partnership with Mr MacKenzie in various catering projects including the world famous Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901. The brothers were awarded many awards for their involvement in the Scottish Licensed Trade and catering services. John was a member of various societies including the Scottish Licensed Trade, he was a Director of the Glasgow Restaurateurs Association, a member of the Lethahill & Cardross Golf Clubs, he was elected onto the Celtic football Board in June 1897 in the Annfield Hall just off the Gallowgate and served on the board until his death in 1914, John died at the age of 61 and was unmarried.

Mr John McKillop.

Frank McAvennie had Macca’s Bar, Gallowgate. ?There is no pub at this address? *

Frank McAvennie.

Joe McBride had The Wee Mill in Oatlands just down from Shawfield. * Joe was in partnership with Bertie Auld in the Sideline’s bar on London Road.

Joe McBride.

Jim McInally had a pub in Glasgow Road Rutherglen which I think was the same pub Bobby Murdoch once owned but under a different name. **

Jim McInally.

John H McLaughlin Wine and spirit merchant John McLaughlin was elected onto the first ever Celtic board at the first meeting of the newly formed limited liability company on June 17th 1897.
He would serve on the board until his death in August 1909 during which time he was Chairman. *

Mr John McLaughlin.

James H McLaughlin had a pub in Hamilton. *

Sandy McMahon owned The Duke Bar, 209 Great Eastern Road now known as the Gallowgate around 1907, many will remember this old pub as the Reunion.

Alexander (Sandy) McMahon.

Jimmy McMenemy owned The Duke at 209 Great Eastern Road around 1910. *

Jimmy McMenemy.

Billy McNeil had McNeils in Torrisdale Street off Victoria Road in the southside of the city. Many will remember this pub as the Madeira.

Mr Billy McNeill. M.B.E.

Bill McNeill owned the Halfway House Bar, Bellshill in 1974.

In the NEWS 1974…

Billy McNeill, the Celtic F.C. captain, who has been awarded the M.B.E. in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, is associated with three licensed premises in Ayrshire, The Coylton Arms Hotel, Coylton (for which he holds the licence), The Fenwick Hotel, Fenwick, and premises at Torranyard, Kilwinning. 1974.

Billy McNeil and Joe McBride and others had The Milnrows Hotels (The Torran Yard, The Strathen Hotel, The Fenwick Hotel, The Barn Yard. 1970s. *

John McPhail owned “John McPhail’s Bar” at 280 Stevenson Street, Calton in the 1950s. *

John McPhail.

Willie McStay had the Blackwood Arms, Kirkmuirhill. circa 1930. *

Willie McStay.

Willie Maley, Celtic Manager owned the famous Bank restaurant at 35-41Queen Street for many years.

Willie Maley.

Willie Miller owned “Willie Miller’s Bar”, 163 McAslin Street formerly known as Albert Street at the corner of 99 Taylor Street. Circa 1951.

Willie Miller.

Bobby Murdock owned Burns Inn in Rutherglen. **

Bobby Murdock.

Bobby Murdock owned the Sportsman’s Bar in Rutherglen. *

Charlie Nicholas – Cafe Cini in the City Centre.

Charlie Nicholas.

John O’Hara was a wine and spirit merchant who was elected onto the Celtic board in 1897 in the Annfield Hall, off the Gallowgate.
He served on the board until his death in 1905. * Mr O’Hara owned a pub at 140 London Road, he had his owned blend of Scotch Whisky called the “Royal Shield”. His son John jun. took over the business in 1903, he then acquired the Clyde Vaults, Nuneaton Street and 45 Norfolk Street.

John O’Hara.

Andy Ritchie owned the Vogue Bar, Main Street Rutherglen. **

Andy Ritchie.

Benny Rooney who was on Celtic’s books when younger runs The Queens Park Cafe in Victoria Road on the Southside. **

Christopher Shevlane owned Chris Shevlane’s bar in Springburn Road. Before that he owned the Terminus Bar at the corner of Elmvale Street, Springburn in the north side of Glasgow.

Chris Shevlane.

John Eric Smith, nicknamed Eric owned a pub called the Bosanova at 723 Gallowgate at the corner of Slatefield Street. He was granted a licence on 20th October 1964 and was till running the pub in 1973.

John Eric Smith.

John Eric Smith owned the Tartan Bar, Comelypark Street. Circa 1959. *

Jock Stein was in partnership with Jimmy Gordon (Radio Clyde) in The Lord Darnley in Pollokshields. **

Jock Stein.

Don Sullivan owned the Railway Tavern in Denny, Stirlingshire. *

Charlie Tully owned “Tully’s Bar” at 247 Cumberland Street corner of Florence Street. Circa 1954. ? I do not have this address as a pub ? *

Charlie Tully.

Evan Williams had a pub in Jamestown, Alexandria. 1973.

Evan Williams.

Here are a few photographs from a Celtic Football Club Programme that has some pub name and addresses that have shown their support for the club. Thanks to Mitch McEwan for sending the photos over!

* A List Courtesy of the Celtic Historical Fanzine “The Celt”. And many thanks to the Celtic Forum Kerrydale Street. This is a wonderful website all about the Celtic Football Club. www.kerrydalestreet.com

** Kerrydale Street. Caltonbhoy1967. and Rico Richmond.

Courtesy of kerrydalestreet.com

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Rangers managers and players

Thomas Vallance

Also members of the Defence Association, Benevolent Institution, Glasgow Vintners.

Scottish Licensed Trade members 1932.

Scottish Licensed Trade 1961.

Included in this image front row are Mr. Sam Falconer, convener and Mrs. Falconer (centre); Mr. George Grier, president of the Glasgow and District L.T.D.A., and Mrs. Grier (right); and Mr. I. G. Donaldson, managing director of Carlsberg Scottish Importers (second from left, who was principal guest. In the picture also, with their ladies, are Mr. Frank Munro; Mr. Charles Sweeney, Mr. Alex. R. D. Anderson, editor of the N.G; Mr. George Ramster, secretary, Glasgow Association; and Mr. Michael J. Heraghty. 1971.

Barr archibald morris, president S.L.T.A.

Blanche richard.

Donald (Dan) Campbell, Leith Wine, Spirit and Beer Trade Association.

Jim Currie of Black & White, James Hogarth, Drybrough’s.

Mrs. C E Davidson, first women directors of the Edinburgh Licensed Trade Association.

Alexander Don, president of the Scottish Wine and Spirit Merchants Benevolent Institution. 1971.

Alastair Dow. President of the Ben. 1970.

Ewing C M F (president of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association. 1972.)

Thomas Flynn, President of the Scottish Licensed Trade.

Gorbals Ward, of the Glasgow & District Licensed Trade Defence Association had its first chain of office. It was presented at the ward’s annual dinner-dance by Mr. M J Caraban, sales manager of Ind Coope (Scotland) Ltd., to ward convener, Mr. S Falconer.. 1970.

Gow jack. Chairman of the Scottish Licensed Trade Veto Defence Fund.

Graham Alexander. President of the Scottish Wine, Spirit and Beer Trades Benevolent Institution. 1892.

Graham john d. President of the Glasgow Wine, Spirit and Beer Trade Employees’ Benevolent Institution. 1891.

Left Mr. Michael J. Heraghty; Mr. Raymond Strain; Mrs. Strain; Mrs. and Mr. J. A. Baillie (Guinness Glasgow). 1971.

Grier george, Glasgow’s New President. 1970.

Lundie william g president of the Scottish Wine and Spirit Merchants’ Benevolent Institution. 1971.

McCall david, president of the Tradeston division, licensed trade Defence Association.

MacDonald john. President of the Scottish Licensed Trade Defence Assoc… 1906.

McKean robert, President of the Employees Benevolent Institution.

Purves james. Secretary of S L T D A 1906.

Tosney queen p. Secretary of the Glasgow Wine, Spirit and Beer Trade Association. 1892.

Young james. The President of the Scottish Wine and Spirit Merchants Benevolent Institution 1974.

1970…

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association have recommendations to members for procedure on returns for revaluation of premises. The Association recommend that in submitting their returns members should write a covering letter to include the following two paragraphs:

(1). This information is given on the clear understanding that the valuation of all licensed premises in the area will be related to drawings seen as evidence of rental. If this is not to be so then the form must be returned and no record kept.

(2) While co-operating by submitting this data the ratepayer reserves the right to appeal on the basis that the Assessor’s duty is to value the heritable subject as they exist and on the basis of what rental they might command as between a willing landlord and a willing tenant. If members guard themselves by including these paragraphs, the Association’s advisers see no reason why, in subsequent negotiations and appeals, if all hotels and licensed premises cannot be achieved.

For advice reference can made to either Henry J Crone & Partners, 65 Renfield Street, Glasgow, C.2 (041-332- 7396) or Robert Galbraith & Lawson, 108 Renfield Street, Glasgow, C.2 (041-332-3403.)

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Mr. Jack Gow, Chairman of the Scottish Licensed Trade Veto Defence Fund left, Mr. Roy Grier, junior vice-chairman; Mr. James G. Ross, senior vice-chairman; and Mr. J. A. R. MacPhail, vice-chairman, Scotch Whisky Association. The occasion was the annual meeting and luncheon of the fund, held in the Bellahouston Hotel, Glasgow. 1971.

Pictured at the annual dinner-dance of the Glasgow Vintners, are Mr. J Flynn, vice-president, and Mrs. Flynn; Mrs. and Bailie W. S. T. Park; Mrs. Smyth and Mr. E. Smyth, president. 1971.

GLASGOW APATHY ATTACKED…

Leading Glasgow trade officials hit out last week at the apathy shown among members to the annual general meeting of the Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Defence Association.

Out of a membership of over 1,000, only 35 members took their seats in the Grosvenor Restaurant…and the majority of these were directors. Mr. Donald MacLean, president, said he was disappointed at the small attendance and Mr. George Grier, senior vice-president, attacked the apathy.

Mr. Donald MacLean in the course of his presidential address, warned against sales to persons under 18 years of age. During 1968, he said 182 juveniles were found to be under the influence of drink when apprehended for various offences. This compared with 160 for 1967. The figures for 1969 are not available.

Mr. MacLean recalled that following representations by the directors, the licensing court in March made a recommendation that, in addition to the the notices exhibited in licensed premises relative to section 14 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act, 1962, a further notice be displayed at the entrance or entrances to licensed premises, or where more convenient, on the windows nearest the entrance or entrances, intimating that it is an offence for any person under 18 years of age to buy, or attempt to buy, or consume exciseable liquor in these premises and stating the maximum penalty which the law imposes.

The annual report of the association mentions that cases have been reported of employees being convicted for offences under subsection (1) of the above Section where the licence holder was either absent from the premises at the time of the offence was committed or was engaged in another part of the premises from that in which the offence took place.

Says the report: While the legal position of the licence-holder is clearly stated in the sub-section, it should be appreciated that offences of the nature referred to committed by employees on more than one occasion in the same premises could imply a lack of proper management on the part of the licensee and result in the circumstances being reported to the Licensing Court.

Dealing with the Valuation and Rating (Scotland) Act, Mr. MacLean said that under this Act, all licensed premises were now to be revalued and the new valuation figures would become operative from May, 1971. In a circular issued in March, 1971. In a circular issued in March 1969, the directors again recommended the adoption of the same procedure as that followed in 1959 and 1964 and which they are satisfied is the only satisfactory and practical method of dealing with the matter, said Mr. MacLean.

In July 1969, the joint surveyors advised that members should not disclosed their turn-over figures to the city assessor on the questionnaire forms which had been been received.

Following discussions the joint surveyors had with the assessor’s of licensed premises throughout the city.

The directors are convinced that the increasing unsatisfactory licensing position cannot be adequately or properly dealt with by the granting of new certificates in isolation and planning permission for such a policy which would create difficulties and defeat the desired and necessary over-all distribution of licensed premises.

Similar representations were made to the Corporation Planning Committee. The Corporation Housing Committee later recommended to the Corporation a six-point plan for provision to be made for licensed premises in housing areas and comprehensive areas. In view of this the directors have requested a meeting with the Corporation Housing Committee to discuss and consider the question of licensed premises in areas of housing development.

The retiring directors, R B Chassels, J Kelly, R T Grier and P R McCrudden, were re-elected.

After the meeting, the members were entertained to a film show on Asbach Brandy, followed by a tasting of Asbach, by courtesy of Peter Thomson (Perth), Ltd. Mr. E Munro, sales manager of the firm gave a commentary.

Glasgow Vintners Honour St. Patrick. 1971…

The Glasgow Vintners St. Patrick’s Day dinner dance, always a highly popular occasion, brought a big turnout at the Bellahouston Hotel, Glasgow.

In this picture: Mrs. J. Flynn; Mr. E. Smyth, president; Miss Roberta Reid, of Aer Lingus, with her basket of shamrocks; Canon McGuckin (Administrator, St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow); Mrs. E Smyth; and Mr. J. Flynn, senior vice-president. 1971.

In this picture are Mr. d Bradley, junior vice-president, and Mrs. Bradley, with Mrs. and Mr. J. McCabe (past president). 1971.

Mr. A Birles, sales director, Gilbey Vintners (Scotland); Mrs. Taylor; Mr. J. Ford, Drybrough’s; Mrs. Birtles; and Mr. J. T. T. Taylor, Gilbey Vintners (Scotland. 1971.

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In the News 1972…

Cruising with the “Ben”

Mrs. W Kelly; Mrs W M Dougall; Mrs P Traill (Lambert’s); and Mr. A Stewart (Buchanan Booth’s Agencies.) 1972.

The Annual Firth of Clyde excursion of the Scottish Wine and Spirit Merchants’ Benevolent Institution again proved an outstanding success when it was held last week in excellent weather.

Most of the party travelled from Glasgow and joined the Queen Mary II at Gourock, others doing so at Dunoon and Rothesay. Mr. John Milne, secretary, his co-directors, and Mr. Gavin Mason, secretary, were well pleased with the strong support the cruise received from Trade members and their wives, some of whom are pictured on this page.

Members of the “Ben” Brodick proved a popular port of call and some of the excursionists are seen disembarking to spend a short time ashore. 1972.

The group on deck comprises Mr. M. Lee (Prince of Wales, Port Glasgow); Mr. F. Robertson (Usher’s); Mrs. Jean Lindsay (Dick’s Bar) Gallowgate; Mr. and Mrs. M. MacPherson (Murdie’s Bar) Airdrie; r. Bryce Clarkson (Usher’s); and Mr. F. Keay (Centre Half) Barrhead.

Mr. A Egan (Woodend hotel) Mossend, is on left and Mr. F. Egan (Silver Bell) Holytown, on right. Between them is Mr. J Boyle (Drybrough’s.)

Mr. Eric Ewart (Johnnie Walker); Mr. J. Watson (Schweppes); Mr. Watson Morrison (The Clachan); Mrs. and Mr. Hugh Nicol (Royal Oak, Barrhead.)

From left: Mrs. MacFarlane (Rogano Ltd); Mrs. and Mr. I. Ingram (Samuel Dow); Mr. G Fleming (Friarshill Hotel, Paisley); Miss Valerie Grant (Rogano Ltd); Mr. Ian Kennedy (Peter Dawson); Miss Jean Orr (Skandia, Glasgow.) 1972.

The “BEN” annual Dinner February 1972.

Guests at the “Ben” dinner are (left to right) Mr. J. Christie (K.G. IV); Mr. George Grier (President, Glasgow L.T.A.); Mr. W Rae (assistant chief constable); and Mr. J. D. Dunn ( J. and J. Dunn). 1972.

Other members Do you know who these Gentlemen are?

At Camphill Ward Annual Social Event. 1972

Personalities at the annual dinner-dance of the Camphill Ward of the Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Defence Association in the Shawlands Hotel, left to right: Mr. George Ramster, secretary; Mrs. Ramster; Mr. George Grier, president; Mrs. and convener Mr. James Flynn; Mrs. Grier; and Mrs. and Mr. Robert Logan McLaughlin, secretary, Camphill Ward. 1972.

Members of the Dunfermline and District L.T.A. made their fist visit to the premises of the D.A.L., Edinburgh, where they were entertained, included in the party were Messrs., James Grandison, president; David Parry, vice-president; Archibald Sims, secretary; Henry Harper; William Brown; Findlay Sinclair; James Chandler; James Penman; and Ross Strewart, J. Christie and G. Barr, of D.A.L. 1972.

Glasgow Licensed Trade Association Ball, 1972.

The annual dinner-dance of the Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Defence Association, held again in the Bellahouston Hotel, Ibrox, was the usual happy occasion.

Mr. George Grier, chairman of the Association, presided over the gathering of several hundreds of members and their ladies and friends.

The principal guest was the Lord Provost, Sir Donald Liddle, who acknowledged the toast of “The City of Glasgow”, proposed by Mr. John Milne (Eadie Cairns.) The main toast, “The Association,” was submitted by Mr. John Ligertwood (Whyte & MacKay) and replied to by the chairman, to whom a vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Alex Don, president of the Scottish Wine and Spirit Merchants’ Benevolent Institution.

Pictured from left to right upper image are: Mr. J. Hood, town clerk depute, and Mrs. Hood; Mr. J. A. Gow, chairman, Scottish Licensed Trade Veto Defence Fund, and Mrs. Gow; Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Don, president, Scottish Wine and Spirit Merchants’ Benevolent Inst.

In the other image with their ladies, are: Mr. R. A. Lamont (Wills); Mr. M. J. Heraghty, convener, Gorbals Ward of Glasgow Association; and Mr. O. G. Prosser (The Picador). 1972.

In this group at the “BEN” dinner are left to right: Mr. K Kalm (Carlsberg, Copenhagen); Mr. J. S. W. Mercer (Ind Coope); Sheriff A.A. MacDonald; Mr. C. M. F. Ewing (president , S.L.T.A.); Mr. P. E. G. Balfour (Scottish and Newcastle); and Mr. J. E. Milne (vice-president of the Benevolent Institution.) 1972.

Snapped at the “Ben dinner are Mr. Martin (White Horse) and Mr. Roy Grier. 1972.

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In the News 1973…

The bright sunny weather brought out the sun glasses, as evidenced in the pictures on the next few images will tell, when the Scottish Wine and Spirit Merchants’ Benevolent Institution held their annual cruise on the Firth of Clyde.:

Included are Mr. J. Donnachie (The Devon Bar); Mr. J. McCormack; Mr. E. Mulgrew, Dewer’s; Mr. T. M. Park (J. & R. Harvey). 1973

This Dunn & Moore party includes Mr. T. Doherty; Mr. O. G. Prosser (The Picador); Mr. J. Dunn and ladies. 1973.

Seated here are Mr. James Deery (The Inn, Lambhill); Mr. Michael Deery (Double 4); Mr. J. Boyle (Drybrough’s); Mr. Daniel Boyle (The Glenabber). 1973.

Messrs. G. Davidson (Venture, Linwood); Mr. E. ? (Reid’s, Partick); H. Dobie (Esquire House); P. Higgins (Reid’s, Partick); J. Hunter (Skol); E. Mulgrew (Dewar’s); M. Reid (T. C. Reid). Can you name the missing man? 1973.

Included in this happy group are Mr. W. Ruxton (Ruxton’s Bar); Mr. W. R. Anderson (Kilmarnock Arms, Kilmarnock); Mr. E. Vodden, Kilmarnock; Mr. W. H. McAllister and Mr. E. Ewart, both of Johnny Walker, and ladies. 1973.

Mr. A. M. Don (Dunn & Moore), past president, and Mr. A. Sutter (Buchanan Booth’s Agencies) standing. Seated, Mr. A. Stewart (Buchanan Booth’s); Mrs. E. Prosser; Mr. J. Brown (Ingram Bar); and Mr. P. Taylor (Albany Hotel). 1973.

Mr. J. Dougan (Douglas Arms, Gallowgate); Mr. N. Dougan, Windsor Tavern, Dumbarton Road; Mrs. H. Dougan: Mrs. J. Douglas; and Mr. H. Dougan (Glen Bar, Royston). 1973.

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In the News 1973…

Picture Parade with Glasgow Vintners.

Pictured above are some of the personalities who attended the annual dinner-dance of the Glasgow Vintners in the Bellahouston Hotel, Glasgow. 1973.

The pictures, from top to bottom include:

Mr. D. Bradley (Spring Inn, Springburn), junior vice-president; Mrs. Bradley; Mrs. Ramster; Mr. George Ramster, secretary, Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Defence Association; Mrs. E Smyth; Mr. Edward Smyth, president, Glasgow Vintners; Mrs. McGrath; Bailie G. McGrath, senior magistrate, Glasgow; Mrs. J. Flynn; and Mr. John Flynn, senior vice-president, Glasgow Vintners.

Bailie McGrath; Mr. John Waterson; Mrs. A. Stewart; Mrs. J. McCabe; Mrs. J. Waterson; Mr. J. McCabe; Mrs. McGrath; and Mr. A. Stewart, Buchanan Booth’s.

Mr. S. O’Leary, Park Lane Tavern, Glasgow; Mr. Angus MacDonald, Firhill Tavern; Mr. D Gilroy, the Viking; Mr. J McDevitt, the Killearn Bar; and ladies. 1973.

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In the News 1973…

Gorbals Jollity.

The Gorbals Ward of Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Defence Association dinner and dance in the Albany Hotel was the usual jolly affair, with the cares of the workaday world cast aside for the evening.

Left to right are Mr. R. M. Russell (Guinness); Mrs. J. Gow; Mrs. Russell; Mr. M. J. Heraghty, who presided; Mrs. Heraghty; Mr. J. Gow; and Mr. G. Ramster. 1973.

The six ladies in this picture are: Mrs. E. O’Doherty; Mrs. I. Kennedy, Paisley; Mrs. T. Doherty; Mrs. O. Prosser; Mrs. J. McAulay; and Mrs. C. R. Blues. During the proceedings £24 was collected for the Scottish Wine and Spirit Merchants’ Benevolent Institution. 1973.

In the News 1974…

Aberdeen S.L.T.A. publican Stanley Hay, golfer of the month, July 1974.

Gorbals L. T. A. group image at Arthur Bell & Sons tasting. 1974.

The BEN 1895-1974.

In the News 1974…

In this picture are the officials of the Scottish Licensed Trade Veto Defence Fund, who visited the Harp Lager Brewery and were entertained by Mr. Terry Doherty and Mr. Bob Denholm, production manager.

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Flynn; Mr. Roy Grier; Mr. & Mrs. G. P. Whyte; Mr. & Mrs. J. Gow; Mr. & Mrs. G. Edwards; Mr. & Mrs. J. G. Ross; Mr. Doherty; Mr. Denholm; and Maxine Bennett, brewery guide. 1974.

In the News 1974…

The Vintners Night Out…

Pictured at the recent Glasgow Vintners function in the Bellahouston Hotel are (above) Mr. & Mrs. H. Dougan, the Glen Bar: Mrs. & Mr. J. Deery, The Inn, Lambhill; Mrs. M. Byrne, The New Hawthorn; and Mr. W. Lochhead, United Rum Merchants.

Below: Mr. F. H. Robertson, Usher’s; Mrs. and Mr. D. Hurrell, Betty’s Bar; Mrs. F. H. Robertson; Mr. A. Deans, Carlsberg; and Mrs. & Mr. P. A. Anderson, Gordon Arms, Gallowgate. 1974.

Gorbals dinner dance 1974.

In the News 1974…

After the a.g.m. last week of the Glasgow Association in the Bellahouston Hotel, members were entertained to hospitality by several host companies: Ind Coope; White Horse; United Rum Merchants; Schweppes and Player’s. Pictured above are: D. Wood (White Horse); I. Parsons (Schweppes); W. A. Morrison; Miss Irene Gillon: D. A. MacLean; J. Young; A. Stewart; and J. McDevitt. 1974.

In the News 1974…

Partick Bowlers win Trophy.

Mr. George Wright, area manager, Tennents Caledonian Breweries (left), presents the Tennents Trophy to the Patrick West rink, represented by W. McCann; W. Coggans; A. Jordan and C. Duncan. In the picture also (wearing glasses) is Mr. Roy Grier, Glasgow Association Vice-president, who presided at the prize giving. 1974.

Members of Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Defence Association spent an enjoyable afternoon at Wellcroft Bowling Green last week, when they competed in the inter-ward competition, under local veto auspices, for the Tennent Trophy.

It was won by Patrick West (W. McCann, W. Coggans, A. Jordan and C. Duncan.) Runners-up were Langside (J. Campbell, T. Flynn, N. McLean and G. Whyte.) Ten rinks competed.

Presiding, Mr. Roy Grier, vice-president, Glasgow Association, said he was very pleased to see Kilmarnock district represented by two rinks. He thanked Wellcroft Club for the facilities provided.

Among those at the top table were Mr. George Wright, of Tennent Caledonian, who presented the trophy: Mr. Gordon Whyte, secretary, Scottish Licensed Trade Veto Defence Fund; Mr. Tom Flynn, hon. president of the Fund; and Mr. George Ramster, secretary, Glasgow Association.

Some of the bowlers. They include H. Gallagher, R. McCrudden, C. Sweeney and E. O’Doherty of the Gorbals and W. McCann, W. Coggans, A. Jordan and C. Duncan, Patrick West. 1974.

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In the NEWS 1974…

S.L.T.A. honour former Vice-President.

Mr. R. B. Chassels, former treasurer and junior vice-president of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, was honoured by the office-bearer at a lunch in Edinburgh recently. To mark his service, Mr. Chassels, who had to demit office when he sold his business, was presented with a digital clock radio by the president, Arthur Squair, on behalf of the office-bearers. Others in the picture are from (left to right): William Meikle, treasurer: Morris Barr, past president; Mrs. Helen Preston, junior vice-president; J. G. Ross, senior vice-president: and Eric Ridehalgh, secretary. 1974.

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In the NEWS 1974…

Scottish Licensed Trade Association office-bearers and members of the Executive with their wives were entertained to lunch at Prestonfield House Hotel, Edinburgh, by Mr Terry Doherty, sales manager Scotland and North East England, Harp Lager.

In an atmosphere of convivial informality Mr Doherty welcomed his guests and presented the president Mr A. Morris Barr, with a gift acknowledging his near completion of two years in office.

Pictured (left to right): J. G. Ross; A. J. H. Squair; W. Meikle; A. M. Barr; Mrs MacDonald; I. S. MacDonald; Mrs Ross; Mrs Barr; W. Campbell Henderson; Mrs Squair; E. W. Ridehalgh (secretary); Mrs Doherty and T Doherty.

A party from Glasgow, on visiting the Harp Lager Brewery, Edinburgh, were welcomed by Mr T. Doherty, sales manager, and accompanied by Mr W. Pender, Mr A. MacKay, Mr G. McAlpine and Mr I. Gill of Scottish & Newcastle Breweries Ltd.

Pictured at the brewery before lunch at the King James Hotel are: Mr & Mrs M. Henderson, 13 Cowcaddens; Mr & Mrs Bruce c/o Picador, 81 Renfield Street; Mrs Sutherland and partner, The Wallace Bar, 43 High Street, Renfrew; Mr & Mrs E. O’Doherty, 95 London Road; Mr & Mrs Richardson, 9 Sauchiehall Street; Miss McMenamin and partner, 326 Gallowgate; Mr & Mrs J. Dougan, the Glen, Royston Road; Mr & Mrs H. Derby, Rangers Social Club; Mrs Walker and Mrs Fotheringham, John Knox Street; Mr & Mrs D. G. Orr, 66 Prospecthill Square; Mr & Mrs Smith, 509 Victoria Road; Mr & Mrs E. Lugg, 39 Eastwoodmains Road; Maxine Bennet, Brewery guide; Mr W. Pender; Mr A. MacKay; Mr G. McAlpine; Mr I. Gill; and Mr. T. Doherty. 1974.

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In The NEWS 1974…

Annual Dinner Dance of the Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Defence Association in the Albany Hotel, Glasgow.

Mr J. M. Martin, White Horse Distillery; Miss Linda Gow; Mrs Gow and Mr J. Gow, president; Mrs McLean-Anderson and Mr T. McLean-Anderson, president, Edinburgh Licensed Trade Association; and Mrs McNee and Mr D. McNee, Chief Constable, Glasgow. 1974.

Mr D. Hurrell, Betty’s Bar; Mrs Robertson; Mrs Hurrell; Mrs Dougan; Mr F. H. Robertson, Usher’s; and standing, Mr H. Dougan, Glen Bar. 1974.

Mr J. Flynn, president, Glasgow Vintners; Mrs Flynn; Mr George Ramster, secretary, Glasgow Association; Mrs J. Waterson; Mr W. Martin, Calypso; Mrs Ramster; and Mr J. Waterson. 1974.

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Tribute At Dance To Jack Gow. 1975.

In welcoming the large attendance at the annual dinner and dance of the Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Defence Association, Mr. Jack Gow, president, said he was glad to see a good turnout from those outside the Glasgow area.

Speeches of a high standard marked the evening, and Mr. T. Doherty, Scottish sales manager, Harp Lager, proposed the main toast. “The Association,” replied to by Mr. Jack Gow.

Mr. Arthur Squair, S.L.T.A. president, paid tribute to Mr. Gow’s work on behalf of the Scottish Association and to his efforts in fighting against “the deadly cancer of Veto.”

Group includes Mr. Arthur Squair, president, Scottish Licensed Trade Association; Mr. Terry Doherty, Scottish sales manager, Harp Lager; Mr. Jack Gow, Glasgow Association president; and Bailie Michael Kelly. 1975.

Also at the dinner dance was Mr. J. McDevitt, Killearn Bar; Mr. J. Boyle, Dixon’s Blazes; Mr. P. Byrne, New Hawthorn Bar; and Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. McDevitt, and Mrs. Byrne. 1975.

Mr. J. Stevenson, president, Paisley and District L.T.A.; Mr. W. Martin, junior vice-president, Glasgow Association; Mr. Roy Grier, senior vice-president, Glasgow Association; Mr. John Flynn, president, Glasgow Vintners; Mr. George Ramster, secretary, Glasgow Association; and ladies. 1975.

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In the NEWS 1975…

Bill Kelly is President of the Scottish Wine and Spirit Merchants’ Benevolent Institution.

Following his election as president of the Scottish Wine and Spirit Merchants’ Benevolent Institution, Mr. Bill Kelly, director for Scotland of Grants of St. James’s, invited his office-bearers and a number of licensed trade personalities to an informal lunch.

Among nhis guests was Mr. Tony Knutt, sales director of Grants of St. James’s who had come from London for the occasion. In a happy touch Bill Kelly invited his guests to introduce the person on each one’s left, and he interrupted this only twice in order to pay special tribute to Donald Blair (A. Menzies & Son, Paisley) for his service to “BEN,” and to Wilson Hunter now retired after nine splendid years as treasurer.

The lunch ended with another happy touch when new vice-president Leslie Hodge (Grant’s Standfast) presented Mr. Kelly with a £63 cheque for the fund from his company.

At the “BEN” annual general meeting: Vice-President Leslie B. C. Hodge, treasurer John E Milne (Eadie Cairns), President Bill Kelly, director I. H. MacKinlay (Scottish & Newcastle), and director R. S. Middlemass (J. & A. Ferguson Ltd.) 1975.

Mr. C. Lombardi (Dambrosio, McKinlay & Lombardi,) D. H. Crake (Rintoul,) R. M. R. Yorke. 1975.

Mr. W. J. Dunn (Dunn & Moore (sales Ltd), Terry Doherty (Harp Lager), J. M. Martin (White Horse), B. McDonald (Drybrough). 1975.

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Strathclyde Licensed Trade Association 1977…

At the A.G.M of the Strathclyde Licensed Trade Association., are Mr Jack Gow, president, with (on left) Mr George Ramster, secretary, and Mr Roy Grier, senior vice-president; and on right, Mr John Waterson, junior vice-president, and Mr Raymond McCrudden, treasurer. 1977.

Facts…

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In October of 1889 about sixty gentlemen, deligates and members of the Defence Association, enjoyed a Friday trip to Inveraray by the famous Loch Eck route, and sailed on the river steamer “Lord of the Isles” The company were then photographed at Strachur.

Glasgow and District Licensed Trade Defence Association had arranged to hold their annual general meeting in the Grosvenor Restaurant, Glasgow, on Tuesday, January 27, at 10am. The annual dinner-dance of the Association took place also at the Grosvenor on Thursday, March 12, 1970.