Celebrations at Pollok House in 1957 for the 21st birthday of John Maxwell McDonald of Pollok House. In the foreground is the
birthday boy, with his father, also John, wearing glasses standing in front of him. Second from the left hand edge is John’s mother,
Mrs. Anne Maxwell Mcdonald. Seated are Mrs. Speedy of South Lodge in Barrhead Road, Mrs. Ferguson of one of the Bankhead
Cottages at 2060 Pollokshaws Road, and Mr. Kirkwood of Arden lime quarry (wearing the hat). In view elsewhere are, Mr. White,
factor, and Mr. Pitcairn, architect, both of the estate, and Robert Adam of Kennishead farm. Also present are officials of the following
sports organisations; Poloc cricket and tennis club, Cartha Athletic club, Titwood cricket club, Bellahouston Athletic club, Pollok,
Cowglen, and Haggs Castle golf clubs, and Pollokshaws, Bellahouston, and Newlands bowling clubs. Mr. & Mrs. Strang of Leggatston
farm, Darnley, who are sitting next to Mr. Kirkwood, provided this photograph. Image courtesy of The Herald & Evening Times Picture
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