In 1912 it was decided that celebrations would be held
throughout the country to mark the one hundredth anniversary of the launch oh
Henry Bells prestigious ship. In excess of twenty-eight port towns throughout
Scotland were asked to commemorate this historic event by displaying flags and
bunting throughout their harbours and town centres. Some towns, including
Greenock and Port Glasgow (where the hull of the ship was built) were asked to
do a bit more to mark the occasion:
Greenock.
“Recommend that Saturday, 31st
curt., be observed as a public holiday; that flags, bunting, etc., be displayed
in public buildings; the shipping in the harbour, and the ship building yards;
the running of specially decorated tram cars; illuminations, and decorations in
the town; parade of Royal Naval volunteers; and display of fireworks.”
Port Glasgow
“A general holiday is to be
observed.
Flags, bunting, etc.,
are to be displayed upon public buildings and shipping.
The procession of
Trades and Societies is to take place.
The Greenock and
Port-Glasgow Tramways Company are to run illuminated car designed as a model of
the Comet.
An appeal is to be made
for funds to found a John Wood Scholarship.
The yard at
Port-Glasgow where the Comet was built is to be specially decorated for the
occasion by Messrs. Robert Duncan & Co.”
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| The Procession of Trades and Societies in 1912 |
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