QUOTE (Scots Kiwi Lass @ 4th Feb 2020, 10:40am)

I often think of our old friend, Davie Hutcheson. He was a family friend for many years and when our Dad, Willie Thomson, left Glasgow in early 1964 to join us in New Zealand, Davie decided to travel with him. He stayed here for a year then returned to Glasgow and got married. I don't recall his wife's name and Davie will have no doubt have passed away as he would have been in his 50s in 1963. We were in touch for a while and he and his wife had a daughter. Davie worked for years in the Maryhill Baths but not sure if he went back to work there but I am pretty sure he lived in Maryhill. Maybe this could "ring a bell" with someone and I would love to hear about Davie's daughter.
Hello SKL
Like Carmella, I can’t help you, but I have a wee story regarding Maryhill Baths. My wife and I lived in Balfour Street, which was one street past where the Maryhill baths were located. One Saturday night we were queuing to get into a dance hall in Hope Street, Glasgow. This would be in the late 1950’s.
While we were in the queue, a busker turned up and started singing and playing the mouth organ. He was dressed in evening wear. Black dinner jacket, white shirt and bow tie. On finishing one song, he walked along the queue holding out a hat for money. My wife recognised him and said “That’s one of the workers from the Steamie in Maryhill”.
About a week or two later we went dancing at the Plaza at Eglinton Toll. About an hour after the dancing had started, the busker appeared. Very impressive looking in his evening wear, chatting up the ladies. He would then invite an unescorted lady for a dance, then refreshments. In those days, the sale of alcohol was not permitted in dance halls, so his outlay would not be much. I have always admired his initiative. All harmless fun.
It is possible your friend Davie, knew this busker. Maybe it was Davie!
Regards
Danny