Rumour has it that De Melker's spirit haunts Ward 7 of the Transvaal Children's Hospital (now the Florence Transition Home) in Braamfontein. It is here that she worked as a nurse and learned about poisons. Fact 16 - 1892: The Ellis Island immigration center was opened where immigrants from Europe, including Scotland, were subjected to medical and legal examinations Cynically suspecting a combination of egomania and cheap-skating, many critics tend to steer clear of the one-man shows which proliferate on the fringes of the Fringe. However, Stunning the Punters, a triple bill of world premieres by Steven Berkoff, Robert Sproat and Dostoevsky, performed by George Dillon, is a compelling piece of theatre: make haste to Marco’s Leisure Centre, dodging squash players and dubious smells to catch it. He has already shone in presenting Berkoff’s work, such as Salome at the National. Yet I imagine he could be difficult, as perfectionists are, in a company, which may be why he’s formed Vital theatre to tour his own devastating work. In memory of Margaret Corrie Sproat, daughter of William Sproat and Jane McGill, who died at Borness, 3d December 1858, aged 23 years. Also Jane Penelope, her sister, who died at Torquay, South Devonshire, 19th February 1860, aged 19 years. The above William Sproat, who died at Borness, November 13th 1870, aged 71 years. Also two sons who died in infancy, John, June 1831 & John, June 5th 1835. Also the above Jane McGill, relict of the above William Sproat, who died at Kirkcudbright, 4th Feb. 1892, aged 84 years. Also their daughters, Isabella Brown Sproat, who died at Kirkcudbright, 21st April 1899, aged 56 years, and Elizabeth Messenger Sproat, who died at Kirkcudbright, 12th April 1915, aged 77 years. And Agnes Eleanor Sproat, wife of W O D Welsh, who died at Parkstone, Dorset, 1st Dec. 1919, aged 75 years, and there was buried. Also Jessie, their daughter, wife of C J Clover, who died at Birkenhead, 25th February 1930, aged 81 years, and was there buried.

Front) Dedicated by his loving son Howard E Sproat II, May 20 1989, in memory of Howard E Sproat, USA, May 20 1889 - August 25 1963. Son of Josephus, 1862 - 1947. Son of Robert, 1821 - 1902. Son of William, 1782 - 1862. Son of Alexander, Borgue 1740 - 1825 Idaho. Son of John, Mill of Plunton 1720 - 1800 Penn'a. Son of John Sproat and Elizabeth Johnson of Brighouse. Here lyes William Ewart, sailor, son of William Ewart of (illegible) who died Jan'y 11th 1746, aged 32 years. (Verse - illegible). Erected by Archibald Ewart (illegible). Front) In memory of Hugh Sproat, who died in Lennox Plunton, 2nd June 1847, aged 45 years. Also David, his son, who died 16th May 1853, aged 16 years. And Hugh, his son, merchant in London, who died at Lennox Plunton, 14th March 1878, aged 43 years. Mary MacMillan, wife of Hugh Sproat of Lennox Plunton, born at Viewfield, New Galloway, 11th December 1810, died 6th September 1887. John, their son, died at Rainton, Girthon, 17th December 1887, aged 45 years. James McMillan Sproat, their grandson, and son of Robert Sproat, Lennox Plunton, who died 30th Jan, 1886, aged 11 months.In loving memory of Agnes, daughter of William Dalziel, who died at Brighouse Bay, 13th April 1879, aged 1 year and 10 months. Also William, his son, who died at Kempleton, 15th June 1895, aged 22 years. Also Mary Stevenson, wife of William Dalziel, who died at Twynholm Village, 17th February 1917, in her 76th year. Also John, his eldest son, who died at Twynholm Village, 22nd Feb. 1921, aged 50 years. Also the above William Dalziel, who died at Twyholm Village, 30th March 1928, aged 82 years. Also Jane Robertson Dalziel, his elder daughter, who died 10th April 1956 aged 85 years. Front) In memory of James Maizland, who died at Millhall, 26th Feb’y 1855, aged 88 years. Also his spouse, Janet Duff, who died at Millhall, 2d March 1857, aged 84 years. Also their daughter Elizabeth, who died at Millhall, 15th Oct’r 1858, aged 58 years. Also their grand-daughter Isabella Maizland, who died at Borgue Village, 31st May 1865, aged 6 years and 11 months. Also their daughter Isabella, who died at Millhall, 15th December 1885, aged 77 years. Also their son Douglas, who died at Borgue Village, 23rd February 1893, aged 82 years. Also their daughter Janet, who died at Millhall, 28 May 1899, aged 92 years. Also Grace McConnell, wife of the above Douglas Maitland, who died at Borgue Village, 28th Sep. 1910, aged 91 years. Millin, S.G.L. (1934). Three Men Die: A Novel by Sarah Gertrude Millin. Chatto & Windus . Retrieved 16 October 2019.

South). In memory of Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Sproat in Brig house, and widow of the Rev’d Maitland Thomson of Aberdalgy, Perthshire, died at Gatehouse, 7th March 1862, aged 52 years. Also Alexander Sproat, their second son, who died at London, 17th June 1877, aged 77 years. Also his sons, Thomas Alexander Sproat, who died 1st November 1911, aged 80 years. And Gilbert Malcolm Sproat, who died at Victoria, British Columbia, 4th June 1913, aged 79 years. Interesting, brief, short, fun facts about Scottish Immigration to America for kids, teachers and schools East) To the memory of John Sproat, M.D. third son of the late Thomas Sproat, Brighouse, having practiced his profession for many years in Melbourne, Australia, he returned to his native parish and died on the 28th August 1856, aged 52 years, Also Eleanor May Sproat, eldest daughter of the late Alexander Sproat, Brighouse, who died 13th April 1918, aged 85 years. Also Elizabeth M.R. Sproat, daughter of Alex'r Sproat, Brighouse, who died 26th Aug. 1929, aged 77 years. Fact 8 - 1707: The Act of Union is passed and Scotland is formally united with England to form Great BritainHere lys the corps of Alexander Broun, who died in the 75th year of his age, the 21 day of June 1725. Dillon’s virtuosity made other on-man shows appear narrower in range. Randall Stevenson, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT, 31 August 1990 One said: “I remember Robert. He was a very private person, tall, slim, always clean and well dressed. He wore his hair quite long but tidily. Stunning the Punters, is directed by Laurence Boswell, in which Dillon actually presents three short pieces of theatre by different authors of which I shall comment here: