NEWSThe credit for a photograph inthe Volunteering supplement thatcame with the Summer issue ofthe Reviewwas mistakenlyomitted. The photograph (belowright) was of Lady Johnston withthe Mayor of Devizes andchildren ('Trailblazers', p12) andwas courtesy of the WiltshireGazette and Herald. It has been brought to ourattention that an article written byThe Scotsman's Gaby Soutar('By royal appointment', page 24)in the summer issue of theReviewcontained a series offactual errors. In the interests ofproviding our readers withaccurate information, we haveprovided corrections to some ofthe key inaccuracies below:. A reference to Greyfriars Kirk should haveread St Giles Cathedral.. There are no murals in the Signet Library inspite of references in the article to thecontrary. . The correct title for what is described as 'theRoyal Company of Archers' is The Queen'sBody Guard for Scotland, Royal Company ofArchers.. Laing's Archers' Hall wasdesigned in 1776, not 1777.. Holyroodhouse was not built in1126. It has served as theprincipal residence of theKings and Queens of Scotssince the 15th century.Holyrood Abbey was foundedin 1128.. A statue of Queen Victoriadoes not sit on the NationalGallery but on the RoyalInstitution building, now usuallyknown as the Royal ScottishAcademy.. The William Playfair referred toin the article was not theengineer, as stated by GabySoutar, but the architect of thesame name.. Archibald Philip Primrose was the fifth Earl ofRosebery, not the sixth as stated.. A reference to William Gainsborough shouldhave read Thomas Gainsborough.. Newhailes House was home to the Dalrymplefamily, not the Dalmeny family.Additionally, on page 66, a reference to theScottish Monument should have read ScottMonument.Your excellent Summer Reviewcontained twoarticles which directly related to me. I havebeen a steward at Markenfield Hall (p38,'Historic Challenges') since NADFAS becameinvolved 10 years ago. The other article wason Jean Muir (p32, 'Close-knit Community').My family has been involved in textilessince 1788 and I worked with Miss Muirproducing her wool crepe fabrics in Yorkshire.Originally, I worked with her when she was atJaeger and my mill produced the two Jaegercrepes which ran for years. Miss Muir thenfounded her own label and we continued tosupply her. She was a perfectionist andeverything had to be 'exactly' right. I wouldbe summoned to London to discuss a newcloth, not for the coming season, but in timefor us to do the required developments toweave a fabric which conformed to MissMuir's desired drape for a garment 18months hence. She would then produce achalk colouring of the shade she required ona piece of paper which would be cut in two -one half for her, the other for me to take tothe dye house to be replicated in dyed fabric.I would then yoyo between Yorkshire andLondon until perfection was achieved andproduction of her latest creations couldcommence. Sadly, today, the only company Ideal with in the UK with that commitment toperfection is Paul Smith.John KnoxTwice as niceNADFAS was very sad to learn of the death of ShunaCronin, who, along with Kathleen Wareham, wasinstrumental in setting up Tour NADFAS. After takingtheir own Society to Paris, Patricia Fay got to hear ofthis and suggested that they offer their itineraries toother Societies. In 1971, Shuna was asked tobecome National Tours organiser, a limited companywas formed, and tours both in the UK and overseastook off. They went to many locations, includingVenice, Moscow and Leningrad, and even organiseda Young NADFAS Tour to Paris. The success ofthese tours helped keep NADFAS afloat during somevery tough times. Christopher Chavsse paid tributeto both Kathleen and Shuna in 1986 when Shunaretired: "In return for being allowed the exclusive useof NADFAS name and style, Kathleen and Shunabetween them put in all the necessary capital andknowledge, and undertook to concentrate on providing the type of tours that NADFAS memberswanted." She was a real pioneer of her time andcontributed much to NADFAS.LETTERSwww.nadfas.org.ukNADFAS REVIEW / AUTUMN 2010 7REVIEW£2.50THE MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETIESSUMMER 2010Farewell to Tour NADFAS pioneerAbove:Shuna Cronin, 'a real pioneer of her time'Corrections and clarificationsPhoto: © National Museums Scotland/Gemma Levine

EVENTSEventsA round-up of upcoming National Events NADFAS AGM 2011, 11 May, Assembly Hall, Edinburgh8NADFAS REVIEW / AUTUMN 2010www.nadfas.org.ukNext year's AGM will take place in the historic setting of Edinburgh. Read on for details of how to book.Cancellation policy: A refund, minus an administration charge of £5, will bemade until two weeks prior to each event booked.NADFAS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2011Please complete the form below, in block capitals, mark your envelope'AGM' and return to Jessica Barr, NADFAS House, 8 Guilford Street,London, WC1N 1DA. (Tel: 0207 430 0730 ext 244, jbarr@nadfas.org.uk) by25th March 2011. Please note only two attendees from each Society mayclaim the fares pool.Please let us know if no one will be attending from your Society.Society ...................................(Please tick the relevant boxes)We / I will be attending the AGMYES ?NO ?I am the Society's Voting RepresentativeYES ?NO ?Name: .......................................................................................................... Address: ........................................................................................................................................................................ Post Code .................................Additional Member AttendingName: .......................................................................................................... Address: ........................................................................................................................................................................ Post Code .................................Lunch box to eat in The Hub £12.50 eachQuantity ....................Vegetarian YES ?NO ?Please state any other dietary requests ..................................................................................................................... I enclose a cheque for £ ............ payable to NADFAS orMastercard/Visa/Maestro/Delta (delete as appropriate) Card no.???????????????????Start date????Expiry date????Security code???(last three digits on back of card)For Switch/Maestro: 'Valid From' date ................................. Issue no. ..........Signature ............................................... Date ..............Include only payments for lunch. Events use separate order form andScottish address.SCOTLAND AND NI AREA ORGANISED VISITS AND EVENTSPlease complete the form below in block capitals, mark your envelope'AGM Events' and return to Mrs Susan Zuill, 30 Camelon Road, Falkirk FK1 5SH, including a large SAE. Or email susanzuill@blueyonder.co.ukName: .......................................................................................................... Address: ........................................................................................................................................................................ Post Code .................................I/We wish to apply for the following(prices quoted are per head. Please state quantity of tickets required and include a second choice for 11 May and 12 May Events in case of over subscription) 1st Choice 2nd Choice10 MayNational Chairman's Reception £30..................11 MayEntertainment at the Signet Library £25....................................* Tales of the Old Town£10....................................12 MayArchers' Hall visit 10am-12noon £15....................................Archers' Hall visit 2pm-4pm £15....................................Dalmeny and Hopetoun £45....................................Jupiter Artland £45....................................Lennoxlove and Newhailes £45....................................Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow visit £45....................................Stirling Castle and £45....................................the Church of the Holy RudeUndressing Mr Darcy at Winton House £40....................................I enclose a cheque for £ ............ payable to NADFAS Scotland AGM*Tales of the Old TownThis new addition to the AGM event schedule is a one-hour (3.30-4.30pm) walking tour of the Royal Mile from The Hub on Castle Hill tothe Scottish Parliament at the foot of the Canongate with writer andhistorian Sheila Szatkowski FSA Scot and friends.