Recent Auctions Charitable Donation

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As many of you will no doubt know recently at auction in America I was
finally able to offload some items I have had in my collection for
some time. Namely two kilts, one was worn by Oliver Hardy on stage at
the Glasgow Empire in 1947, the other belonged to Stan Laurel and was
worn in the film Bonnie Scotland (1935). I also sold two sporrans from
Bonnie Scotland, a pair of Oliver Hardy's tartan stockings, a pair of
Stan Laurel's tartan stockings and a pair of Laurel's patent leather
buckled shoes. I also sold the UK tours script which had hand written
additions written by Stan Laurel himself.

The costumes were originally brought to the UK by Stan and Olier to
use in their UK tours, they were left in the care of Stan sister Olga,
who later gave them to a local amateur dramatics society in the
1950s.

In 1987 whilest researching my book on the UK Tours I was gifted these
items from the same amateur dramatics society. For a number of years
I have been trying to sell these items on so that the money raised
could go toward a good, charitable cause as I have no right or desire
to profit from thier sale.

I believe it is only fitting and in the spirit of Stan and Oliver for
me to donate the monies raised from their recent sale to the Son's of
the Desert Charity. After paying sellers fees etc the items raised in
excess of £10,000. It is only once in a life time that you can make
such a worthwhile gesture but having enjoyed the kilts for so many
years I am happy to know that their sale will make very many more
people happy.

A.J.

[a***@aol.com]

Post by a***@googlemail.com
As many of you will no doubt know recently at auction in America I was
finally able to offload some items I have had in my collection for
some time. Namely two kilts, one was worn by Oliver Hardy on stage at
the Glasgow Empire in 1947, the other belonged to Stan Laurel and was
worn in the film Bonnie Scotland (1935). I also sold two sporrans from
Bonnie Scotland, a pair of Oliver Hardy's tartan stockings, a pair of
Stan Laurel's tartan stockings and a pair of Laurel's patent leather
buckled shoes. I also sold the UK tours script which had hand written
additions written by Stan Laurel himself.
The costumes were originally brought to the UK by Stan and Olier to
use in their UK tours, they were left in the care of Stan sister Olga,
who later gave them to a local amateur dramatics society in the
1950s.
In 1987 whilest researching my book on the UK Tours I was gifted these
items from the same amateur dramatics society. For a number of years
I have been trying to sell these items on so that the money raised
could go toward a good, charitable cause as I have no right or desire
to profit from thier sale.
I believe it is only fitting and in the spirit of Stan and Oliver for
me to donate the monies raised from their recent sale to the Son's of
the Desert Charity. After paying sellers fees etc the items raised in
excess of £10,000. It is only once in a life time that you can make
such a worthwhile gesture but having enjoyed the kilts for so many
years I am happy to know that their sale will make very many more
people happy.
A.J.

My name is "A.J" Marriot - author of the book "Laurel & Hardy - The
British Tours" and co-editor of "The Laurel & Hardy Magazine." The sad
person who posted the above is attempting to steal my identity. Google
have the simple task of tracking him down, after which legal action
will be taken. Meanwhile, if you get an e-mail from AJ Marriot which
uses a GMAIL or GOOGLEMAIL, or see any postings from the same two
sources, then please do not reply to them, but notify the real "A.J"
Marriot at ***@aol.com. Let's nail this criminal before anyone
else gets the same treatment.
B.S. For the benefit of those who believe the above, please note that
NONE of the items he mentions sold. I repeat: NONE OF THOSE ITEMS
SOLD. The idiot mistook the reserves for a sale. (Not to mention he
made six spelling mistakes - hardly credentials for trying to pass
yourself off as an author.)