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Foxes made excellent ice cream, definately one of the best in ''town'' like many Central Schoolers in the early, mid 50's I used to frequent his shop often. I however do not remember Joe Richardson. This could be a coincidence, but old Foxy also had wooden leg!!! He used to sell single cigarettes in wee paper bags to older students heading for the ''Techie" when old Mr Fox's health deteriorated his Sister returned from living in the U.S.A. to assist in the shop

exgrover is correct, Mitchell and and Craig was an upscale grocery shop/ wine merchants. Gilbert Ross was indeed where L G mentioned, across from the old Royal Hotel. Fraser and McColl had a work shop on Hamilton St. where they did tiling work making fireplaces etc. a well known local worthy''Coddles'' MacDonald worked there as well as popular ex Jaggie great Sandy Ballantyne,also I believe one of this site's regular users Sandy Kent had two close family members working there. Fraser and McColl's shop and showroom was in Eastgate. exgrover as an exgrover myself I an curious as to your identity! when I lived in the ''town'' the only grove was Lilac Grove-- I stayed at #20. If you remember Mitchell and Craig you could possibly be almost as old as me!

I Think I read them all, Greaaat excitement! used to read them under the bed covers under torch light on School nights pretending to be asleep. My all time favourite was ''Five go off to Smugglers Top" I just finished the last one Last week! however I had a bit of explaining to do when I was under the covers with the torch!!

Absent Friend, one of Jean MacDonalds younger sisters was called Marie but I am not sure if she was in the photograph. Marie sang in a local dance band - see Anything goes thread, reply #42. The Mac Donald family were fellow'' Dalneighers'' originally from # 95 laurel Avenue.

As ex colleague in Post Office Telephones (prior to B.T.) and former Jags stalwart in the late 50's Rolland MacKenzie used to say'' Fukeeen seek o' it!'' some of our older users may remember Rolland as a pianist/ organist in a dance band which included laurel Avenue resident Charlie Masson on guitar. Unfortunately Rolland is no longer with us.

Can't get a ticket for love nor money for a Toronto F.C. game, even as a ''minder'' for a friend who is confined to a wheelchair, sold out forever!

I was in the 2nd, Ness Bank Lifeboys thanks to a neighbour of mine Jimmy (Hutchie) Hutchison who invited me to join, why someone from Lilac Grove would want to trek all the way to the Haugh to be be part of an organization who were absolutely useless in every sport/competition/function is beyond me - we got beaten up at everything! The only plusses and happy memories were ringing door bells and running on the way home and looking for Cubs to fight with. Charles I vividly remember Gordy bus proudly decked in his BB uniform showing off his ''badges'' and attending all the parades. He was heavily involved in the BBs.

Old Mr. Salvadori suffered from Parkinsons which explained why his head continually shaked. As well as his son Varo he had two beautiful daughters, the elder daughter ( I believe her name was Elvira - or something sounding as such) when married, left to live in South America, she married a guy named Shand. The younger daughter, a little blonde doll who Jock/Charles mentions was named Maria, she was indeed a ''stunner'' she married a local man named Billy Steel.

Finlay Morrison had the mobile van. Finlay has been retired for a few years and spends some of his time golfing at culcabock. Finlay and his wife Isobel stay in Telford Avenue. I will probably see them when I am ''home'' in a week or two as they are long time family friends.

I remember big Dils playing left - half for the Jags, watched him play many times, for a big man he had wonderful ball skills and ball control, he really was a joy to watch. He is indeed a member of Inverness Golf Club. I believe he stays in Old Edinburgh Road near the old Hilton Hospital. Also in the photo I remember Davie Christie, who played many years (also at left) half for Caley. Davie was the nephew of Scot Symon who was the manager of Glasgow Rangers in the 50's. He married a fellow Lilac Grover, the sister of a well known local whose name has been mentioned on this site - Rod (The Mod) Mac Donald! Going back to Jock's Photo, the amount of Local football talent, not just footballers but entertainers and characters that were at Kingsmills,Telford St. and Grant St. in that era and the next couple of decades was unbelieveable, especially when our population was half of what it is now. Happy,happy days indeed!!!

Yes indeed, the Bankers did have a team in the welfare league for quite a few years. I believe they were still on the scene when I left Inverness in 1977.

Just finished reading John Rankin's ''Naming of the dead'' in the book he refers to a ''Clootie Well'' albeit he says it is near Fortrose in the Black Isle. I remember as youngsters we used to cycle to the ''Clootie Well'' at Culloden where we hung rags from the trees, could this possibly be something that still happens? can anybody else share similar memories? I realize I'm going back a long time but Rankin has triggered an old (happy) mememory!

Used to have great fun going to friend's houses to swop 10 centers!

Crockett, - should know how to spell his name properly especially after visiting the Alamo last May!

Crocket.

Borsch

Gums!!!!!

Yes Latviaman and Eliza, Mario Bernardi owned the Cafe in Old Bridge St. Also on that side of the street at the same time was MacKenzie the Tobacconist(across from the Steeple) where both my Sisters worked, Junor the grocer, a sub post office, Hugh Johnstone, men's outfitters and John Buchan's newsagents.

I believe originally there were 2 sets of lights. Kenneth St./ Tomnahurich St. and Inglis St./High St. The Steeple and Culduthel Rd. appeared later. On the subject of traffic lights, does anyone remember the Bobby who won awards for his expertise in performing points duty? He used to draw a crowd whenever/wherever in action - he was like an octopus! really gave himself a workout! I don't believe he was a local lad, I can picture him ''clear as day'' maybe Eliza cah help with this one?

Mints.

Pint.

Sweeper

Scrubber

The chip shop in Wells Street was owned and run by Mike Pieraccini and his wife and daughter. Next door was Fergusons newsagents where a young, not yet Canuck, used to deliver Sunday newspapers.

I've been sucking lemons for over 24 hours -- still can't get that smile off my face!!!!