PRINCESS MARGARET IN GLASGOW

Press, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 25447, 19 March 1948, Page 2

PRINCESS MARGARET IN GLASGOW

FREEDOM OF CITY ACCEPTED LONDON, March 17. Though Princess Margaret suffered a slight indisposition after travelling all night from London to Glasgow she carried out her first public engagement in that city with grace and selfpossession. z

In accepting the freedom of Glasgow on behalf of the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) she returned thanks for “the great honour bestowed on my regiment.” Her slight nervousness aid not communicate itself to the microphone, and it was noticed that her voice, clear and well trained, is similar to Princess Elizabeth’s. Princess Margaret looked pale, but composed, during the drive to the City Chambers, and waved to the crowds lining the route. She was received by the Lord Provost of Glasgow (Sir Hector McNeill) and Major-General A. P. D. Teller-Smollett. Colonel of the Highland Light Infantry. After the Royal salute she inspected the guard of honour drawn from the regiment.

Replying to the Lord Provost’s welcome, Princess Margaret said she was fulfilling her first public engagement as Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment. It was also her first visit to Scotland unaccompanied by other members of the Royal Family. “It falls to me to express to you and to the city of Glasgow the thanks of the regiment for the great honour you have bestowed on them,” she said. “I know there is not a man serving in the regiment or among the ranks of our old comrades who does not feel proud and grateful to-day, and I hope you . will accept my words of gratitude as coming from the hearts of all those thousands—many of them far from home, but with us in spirit at this time.”

HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION FLOWER SHOW HELD The first meeting for the year of the Home Economics Association was held yesterday and took the form of a flower show. Mrs G. Garton, assisted by a small committee, was responsible for its successful arrangement. Instructive hints and criticism of show blooms were given by Mrs O. M. Miller, who congratulated members on the fine display and variety in the vegetable section. A musical programme was arranged by Mrs J. C. Cullman, who also played • the accompaniments. Songs were sung by Mesdames L. Haase and P. Hill. A special prize, given by Mrs R. A. Ambridge, for most points gained in the show, was awarded to Mrs W. D. Bunt. ST. ALBANS MOTHERS’ CLUB Fifty-nine members were present at the first annual meeting of the St Albans Mothers’ Club. The following officers were elected: —chairman, Mrs A. C. Pratt; secretary, Mrs T. L. Hanham; treasurer, Mrs G. E. Fisher; committee, Mesdames W. G. Good, W. S. Weir, F. J. Colling, T. B. Burtt, R. C. Neithe, C. H. Brander, C # J. Brosnahan, Stanley, and Harrowfield. During the afternoon songs were sung by Mij Bruce Cay gill.