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"We the undersigned consider it would be advantageous to have Highland Games in Crieff; and hereby request you to call a meeting of those favourable, to make arrangements for a gathering in August or September first. John Campbell, John Ironside, Lauchlan McPherson and fifty two others." |
The meeting accordingly took
place two days later and the following citizens attended at 12 noon:
Provost George Murray Porteus, Bailies Campbell and Ramsay; John Ironside,
Solicitor; James McLaren, Solicitor; J. E. Ross, Factor Abercairney; Lachlan
Macpherson, Farmer, Laggan; William France, Hosh; William France Jnr., Accountant
Commercial Bank; John Foster, China Merchant; Adam Stewart, Printer; David
Dow, Tailor; David Phillips, Printer; James McNab, Bookseller; Robert Clement,
Writer; Daniel Sinclair, Innkeeper; James McAinsh; John McEwan, Auctioneer;
Robert M'Gregor, Flesher; Thomas Menzies, Student; Duncan McGregor, Plasterer;
David Scrimgeour; Robert White, Tinsmith; James Miller, Broadley; Peter Wilson,
Bogle House; Hugh Gillies, Tailor.
After discussion the Provost moved that an Association or Society be formed
in Crieff for the purpose of Highland or Athletic Games which was seconded
by Mr White and carried almost urranimously. A committee - 49 strong - was
appointed and the sum of £30 was immediately subscribed. By 21 st June
total subscriptions amounted to £60 and the first Games were arranged
to be held in Academy Park on August 18th 1870..
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