TDGNHAS Series III, Volume 23

1940-44

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Contents of this volume

R.C. Reid Some Letters of Captain James Gordon, last of Craichlaw (1709-12) [Intimation only] Genealogy, Recent, Recent (Literature & Art) TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 9(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This lengthy paper was held over . It being based upon typed copies at Craichlaw of the originals which have not been traced. It was published within volume 24 - See III/24/36
A. Cameron Smith A Letter of Dr Chapman to Dr James Dinwiddie [Summary only] Recent, Recent (Literature & Art) TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 10(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This paper, delivered from 'a handful of notes', has not been found amongst the MSS of the late author deposited in the Ewart Library
T.K. M'Dowell A Reconsideration of Galloway Place-names [Summary only] Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 10(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This vigorous, if contentious address, provoked considerable discussion. The arresting theory is to be embodied in book form.
D.C. Herries Some Old Family Papers [Summary only] Genealogy, Recent (Literature & Art), Recent TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 10(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
F. Balfour-Browne The Domestic Affairs of Caterpillars [Mention only] Entomology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 10(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract Published in Proc. Zoo. Soc. (1933)
W.S. Borthwick A Case of Piracy, 1565 Mediaeval, Genealogy, History TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 11(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
W.D. Simpson Comlongan Tower, Dumfriesshire Mediaeval, Architecture, Recent, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 20(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
J.M. Davidson Some recent Excavations [Summary only] Archaeology (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 20(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This lantern lecture dealt with the results of several excavations in various districts in Scotland, all of which, with one exception, had been undertaken by the lecturer
T. Wilson Note on the Carpet Weaving Industry at Kirkconnel [Summary only] Industrial Archaeology, Recent, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 30(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This short paper is noted as having been placed amongst the Society's archives. The author had intended to expand it considerably
H. Chadwick The Arm of St Ninian Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Recent TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 30(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
O.J. Pullen Grey Seals [Summary only] Zoology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 36(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract The lecturer gave a short talk on seals as a commentary on Dr Fraser Darling's film on the grey seals of Mull - which he exhibited
A.B. Duncan Social Wasps in the Solway Area Entomology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 36(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
P.B.M. Allan The Function of the Eyes Apart from Sight [Mention only] Physiology, Zoology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 40(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
F. Balfour-Browne The Life History of the Dragon Fly [Summary only] Entomology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 40(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
R.C. Reid The Culvennan and Gordon MSS Genealogy, Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), Industrial Archaeology, Agriculture, Archaeology (General), Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 41(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
R.C. Reid The Gordon MSS Genealogy, Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art) TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 56(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
R.C. Reid The Derivation of Dumfries Etymology, Roman and Romano British, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 60(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
J.M. McWilliam The Birds of the Scar Rocks, Wigtownshire [Summary only] Ornithology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 65(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This important local contribution has been published by the Buteshire Natural History Society, Vol XIII - and for that reason was not reproduced within the Transactions
R.C. Reid The Old Castle Site at Caerlaverock Mediaeval, Roman and Romano British, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 66(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
G.W. Shirley The Building of Auldgirth Bridge Recent, Architecture, Genealogy TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 71(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
A. Cameron - Smith The Dumfriesshire Origin of Hector Boece Genealogy, Mediaeval, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 75(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
R.C. Reid De Boyes of Dryfesdale Genealogy, Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 82(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
H.S. Gladstone The Meaning of the Names of some British Birds and Their First Use in British Ornithology Ornithology, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 84(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
F. Balfour-Browne Insects and Flowers [Summary only] Entomology, Botany TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 115(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This lecture dealt with the adaptation of flowers for insect polination
O.J. Pullen Lichens [Mention only] Botany TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 115(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
E.S. Brown The Biological Aspect of Bird Song in relation to Territory [Mention only] Ornithology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 115(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
J.M. Davidson Bow'd Rigs and some Agricultural Superstitions [Summary only] Agriculture, Folklore TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 116(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract A lantern lecture covering a wide field of investigation and speculation
T.R. Burnett Caves, Potholes and Underground Water in Yorkshire Limestone [Summary only] Geology, Quaternary geology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 116(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This was an interesting account, illustrated by lantern, of some of the lecturer's investigations underground
V. Gordon Childe Aspects of Hiberno-Caledonian Relations in Pre-Christian Times [Summary only] Prehistory (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 117(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract It was hoped to publish this lecture in Volume 24 of the IIIrd Series - but was not achieved
A.S. Robertson On the Track of the Romans in Scotland [Summary only] Roman and Romano British TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 117(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This lantern lecture by the Dalrymple Lecturer and Curator of the Hunterian Museum at Glasgow University was an admirable introduction to the whole subject of the Romans in Scotland
R. Elmhurst Sand Dwellers and their Contrivances [Summary only] Zoology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 117(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This lantern lecture by the Director of the Scottish Marine Biological Station, Millport, dealt with the life and contrivances of animals living in the sand
B. M'Gowan A List of the Coleoptera of the Solway District of Scotland Entomology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 118(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
C. Tierney Some Secrets of Nature [Summary only] Microscopy TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 134(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract A lantern lecture by the secretary and Librarian of the Royal Microscopical Society, dealing mainly with light and its composition and how animals and plants utilise suitable colour wavelengths and protect themselves against injurious ones. The lecturer h
A.B. Duncan Changes in the Abundance of British Birds [Summary only] Ornithology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 135(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract The lecturer spoke of the Grey-backed Crow, the Chough, the House-sparrow, Corncrake, Starling, Rook, etc. Various causes had been suggested but in most cases there was little definite knowledge. There was still an almost complete absence of vital statist
J.M. McWilliam Four Days on St Kilda [Summary only] Ornithology, Geology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 136(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract The lecturer, with the aid of some first-class lantern slides, described the group of Islands known as St Kilda from geological and ornithological points of view
R.C. Reid Note on a Cinerary Urn from Garrocher Bronze Age, Iron Age TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 136(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
V. Gordon Childe Garrocher Cinerary Urn Report Bronze Age, Iron Age TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 139(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
A. Low Cremated Remains associated with a Cinerary Urn at Creetown (Garrocher) Bronze Age, Iron Age TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 142(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
G. Watson The Place-Name 'Croftangry' Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 143(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
R.C. Reid Agnew of Kilumquha Genealogy, Mediaeval, Recent, Recent (Social) TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 151(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
F. Balfour-Browne Solitary Bees and Wasps [Mention only] Entomology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 155(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
A. M'Cormick The Glen Trool National Park [Summary only] Recent, Recent (Social) TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 155(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract The lecturer described the events that led to the proposed creation of the Glen Trool Park, the active interest of the Forestry Commission, and the possibilities of its development. Many beautiful slides were shown
O.H. North The Roman Fort at Watercrook, Kendal [Summary only] Roman and Romano British TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 155(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This lantern lecture described the excavations carried out by the Cumberland and Westmoreland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
E.S. Brown The Aquatic and Semi-Aquatic Hemiptera (Water Bugs) of the Solway District Entomology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 156(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
F. Balfour-Browne The Aquatic Coleoptera of the Solway Up to Date Entomology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 164(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
H.S. Gladstone British Birds Named after Persons Ornithology, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 175(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
D.E. Easson The Nunneries of Galloway Mediaeval, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 190(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
W. M'Millan Sanquhar Church during the Eighteenth Century (2) Recent, Recent (Social), Genealogy, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 200(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
J.G. Jeffs Hand Spinning [Mention only] Recent, Recent (Social), Ethnography TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 230(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract This is a summary note recording a practical demonstration of great interest, not only of the methods and materials in use but also of several different types of spinning wheels
A. Cameron Smith The Family of Mr John Hepburn of Urr Genealogy, Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 231(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) Abstract Initially intended for publication within Volume 22 of the IIIrd Series - q.v. p. 60. - where the title is given as 'The Descendents of '