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perimeter wall of the sports field and the main walk in front of the School. These were lucrative positions. People passing along the roads stopped to look or ask questions, some even taking photographs, eventually the defaulter was overwhelmed by generosity, receiving sandwiches, cakes, sweets, even a few coins of the realm - it seemed like another birthday. Alas, one young inexperienced defaulter on duty at the main gate, not used to the source of new found wealth (a bit of a racket really), tucked the coins into his stocking, eventually they went into his shoe, the result being he had to hobble back up the main drive. He was met by a CSM who saw him limping, and took him to the hospital for the nurse to have a look at his foot. Much embarrassed, the boy peeled off his stocking, various coins scattered over the floor, the astonished nurse gave quite a laugh - Christmas Stockings seem to have arrived early this year! The scheme having been brought to light, the money was added to the School Funds - so ended Defaulters Parades. It was nice while it lasted.
Obituary
We extend sincere condolences to the families and friends of the following:
J. McKEE (2279)
James was at School from 1946 to 1952, and became the Silver Bugler. He and his wife moved to Sydney, Australia, in 1963. He worked as a plumber most of his life, and was later offered a position as Student Activities Co-ordinator at one of Sydney Technical Colleges, and enjoyed the job. He became ill in June 1981 and died on 26th September 1981 at his home in New South Wales.
D. LOW (1588)
Don served with 2nd Bn Seaforth Highlanders during the 1939/45 War. He emigrated to Canada and served with the 48th Highlanders of Canada from 1958 to 1961. He was employed by the De Haviland Aircraft Co. in Ontario. He was one of the founder members of the Canadian Branch of the OVA. He died on 25th November 1982; his funeral was attended by Old Victorians Jim Glover, Alf Loats and Bill Geddes.
A. McK. SMITH (612)
Alistair was one of four brothers who passed through the School. He had been employed by the Post Office until his retirement. He died at his home in Fortrose on 21st January 1983 and was buried on 25th January 1983 at Foftrose and Rosemarkie Cemetery.
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A. B. STEWART (58)
On leaving the School emigrated to Australia. Enlisted into 42nd Bn Australian Imperial Forces. Served during the 1914-18 War, wounded whilst in France and evacuated to the UK. Repatriated to Australia and medically discharged in 1917. Employed by the Main Roads Dept as overseer, until he finally retired. In his younger days he had been a bullock wagon driver between farms, and as a musician was always in great demand at the farms. He died at his home in Queensland on 7th August 1981.
JAMES LYON (794)
Jimmy was the eldest of three brothers, all in B Coy, under CSM Fletcher. On leaving the School took up employment with the Engineering Dept of the GPO in Edinburgh, and remained with them until he retired in 1976. He died on 24th June 1982 at the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, and was cremated at Norton Hall Crematorium on 28th June 1982.
E. H. FRASER (843)
Teddy was one of three brothers, all in B Coy and all boy tailors. He enlisted into the Cameron Highlanders and served for 17 years. On discharge from the service, took up employment with the Post Office in Inverness. He died at his home in Dores, Inverness, in July 1982.
LESLIE W. MONAGHAN, ARIBA
Died on 4th January 1983 after a painful illness. Les was a QVS boy from 1925 to 1926 during which time he was a Piper/Dancer in 'A' Company. On leaving School he went to 'M' Company, Kitchener Barracks, Chatham, to train as an Architectural Draughtsman. After service as a boy he did a further twelve years serving in Aden, Singapore, France, Iceland and Jamaica. He qualified as an architect on Leaving the Corps of Royal Engineers and lived in Ipswich until his death. He was one of three brothers who went to QVS and his father served on the staff from 1927 until retirement in 1939.
C. COLLINS (514)
Died at his home in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on 22nd December 1982.
W. GRINDLAY (994)
Died at his home in Glasgow on 9th November 1982.
ALLAN E. TAYLOR (634)
Allan was one of three brothers who passed through the School (549) and (745). He enlisted into the Cameronians (SR) in 1923 and served in Egypt and India. On completion of his service he took up employment in Glasgow. He was a regular attender on Grand Days over the years. He died, after a very short illness, in the Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow, on 30th March 1983.
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