Boys' Brigade Knowledge 1

Where was William Alexander Smith born?

• Thurso

• John o' Groats

• Pennyland

• Glasgow

Who was William Alexander Smith's father?

• David Smith

• 1. Alexander Fraser

• James Ferguson

• Andrew Sutherland

In which military unit did David Smith serve during the Kaffir War?

• 78th Highlanders

• 7th Dragoon Guards

• Caithness Volunteer Artillery

• 7th Dragon Guards

What was the name of the school that William Alexander Smith attended in his early years?

• Sutherland School

• Thurso Academy

• Free College Church

• Miller Institution

What nickname was given to the children of Thurso due to their rough style of haircuts and clothing?

• Highlanders

• Outsiders

• Strangers

• Foreigners

Where did William Alexander Smith’s uncle, Alex Fraser, have his business warehouse?

• Buchanan Street

• Belmont Crescent

• Kersland Terrace

• West Nile Street

Who did William Alexander Smith partner with to establish the firm Smith, Finlay & Co.?

• James G. Finlay

• Alex Fraser

• Donald Smith

• Andrew Sutherland

What was the name of the educational institution William Alexander Smith attended in 1869?

• 1. Miller Institution

• Thurso Academy

• Sutherland School

• Western Educational Institution

What honor was William Alexander Smith awarded by King Edward VII in 1909?

• Star of Honor

• Medal of Valor

• Knight Commander

• Order of the British Empire

At what age did William Alexander Smith pass away?

• 60

• 50

• 55

• 65