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416 CEIMOND. [WOBEALl's<br />

Faejees— continued<br />

Chalmers John, Crookedburn<br />

Paul JameSj Craigiepots<br />

Coull Alexander, St. Fergus<br />

Penny James, Hallmoss<br />

Cruickshank George, Middle Essie<br />

Eobb George, Bluebog<br />

Eobertson Wm. Invernorth<br />

Roger Hug'li, Cairnmuir<br />

Scott Wm. Spillarsford<br />

Simpson James, Lochlip<br />

Simpson James, Denhead<br />

Stewart Samuel, Sandliole<br />

Watt Duncan, Gowanfold<br />

Watt Mrs. & Alex. Newbiu-gli<br />

Watt John, Happyliillock<br />

PAEISH OF ST. FERGUS.<br />

Davidson John, Ednie<br />

Duff James (reps, <strong>of</strong>). South Ednie<br />

Esselmont John, Overside<br />

Forgie David, Bruxie hill<br />

Gall George. South Essie<br />

Gall Thomas, Pittenheath<br />

Gammie Peter, Mid Essie<br />

Garden John, Ednie<br />

Gibson George, <strong>North</strong> Drinnies<br />

Gill George Inverugie Mains<br />

Greig James, Ne<strong>the</strong>r hill<br />

Hastie Alex. C. Stone mill<br />

Anderson George, Nortb moss Henry Robert, Gallow liills<br />

Anderson George (representative Jack Peter, Tillydaff<br />

<strong>of</strong>). Castle hill<br />

Birnie John, Corhill<br />

Jaffray Wilham, Overside<br />

Laing John & Son, Overside<br />

Boyd Andrew, Esq. Castlebrae Lillie Robert, Bleachfield<br />

Brand Charles, jun. South Kirkton Macdonald Robert, Burnhead<br />

Bruce George, South Drinnies M'Kenzie & Son, <strong>North</strong> Pittenheath<br />

Buchan Wm. Pitburn<br />

Mackie George, Mid Essie<br />

Cardno Alexander, Burn mill<br />

Carnegie Alex. Mid Pittenheath<br />

Marr John, Essie<br />

May George, Dupplebrae<br />

Cassie Thomas, Scotstown Mess George, South Blackwater<br />

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Milne William, Burnhead<br />

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Mou- James Overside<br />

Morrice Alexander, Tophead<br />

Murray John, tcotstown<br />

IVlui-ray John, South Pittenheath<br />

Murray J. & W. South Black hill<br />

Ogston William, Scotstown<br />

Park Alex. Overside<br />

Park James, M'd Essie<br />

Pennie Alex, (heirs, <strong>of</strong>), Newseat<br />

Robb David, Bylands<br />

Ross Charles, Scotstown<br />

Ross James, Ednie<br />

Sa,ngster James, <strong>North</strong> Moss<br />

Scott James, West Blackwater<br />

Stewart Alexander (eseccuto:.'S <strong>of</strong>).<br />

<strong>North</strong> Kerton<br />

Stewart James, Cairnliill loch<br />

Thomson Robert, Greenwell heads<br />

Walker Alexander, St. Eergua<br />

Wallace James, Castle park<br />

Yi'atson Alex. <strong>North</strong> Essie<br />

Watson George, Burnhead<br />

Will John, Overside<br />

Will William, Pitbu-n<br />

Willcox Simon, Gallow hills<br />

DRUMOAK, KINNELLAR, NEWHILLS, PETERCULTEE, SKENE, BLACKBURN, BUXBUilN,<br />

ECHT is a parish containing <strong>the</strong> village <strong>of</strong> its<br />

name, situated 12 miles west <strong>of</strong> Aberdeen and about<br />

8^ miles from <strong>the</strong> Banchory station, on <strong>the</strong> Deeside<br />

section <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> G. N. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Scotland</strong> Railway. The parish<br />

is about five miles in length and <strong>the</strong> same in breadth,<br />

<strong>the</strong> greater portion <strong>of</strong> wliich is under cultivation.<br />

Dunecht House, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> seats <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Earl <strong>of</strong> Crawford<br />

and B'alcarres, is <strong>the</strong> only residence <strong>of</strong> note. The<br />

places <strong>of</strong> worship are <strong>the</strong> Established and Free<br />

Churches. Fairs are held on <strong>the</strong> first Monday in<br />

every month, with] <strong>the</strong> following exceptions—when<br />

<strong>the</strong>y are held on <strong>the</strong> second Monday in May, <strong>the</strong> day<br />

before Michaelmas fair in October, and <strong>the</strong> second<br />

Tuesday in November.<br />

DEUMOAK parish is about four miles in length<br />

and <strong>the</strong> same in breadth, and is intersected by <strong>the</strong><br />

Deeside hue, on which <strong>the</strong>re are two stations. The<br />

chief portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> parish is in Aberdeenshire, and<br />

<strong>the</strong> remainder in <strong>the</strong> adjoining county <strong>of</strong> Kincardine.<br />

The parish is situated about ten miles from Aberdeen,<br />

its post town.<br />

KINELLAR is an agricultural parish about eight<br />

miles from Aberdeen. It contains <strong>the</strong> pleasant<br />

village <strong>of</strong> Blackburn, situated two miles from<br />

<strong>the</strong> Kinaldie railway station, on <strong>the</strong> Great <strong>North</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Scotland</strong> main line. The liigh road from Aberdeen<br />

to Inverness passes through <strong>the</strong> parish.<br />

NEWHILLS is a parish situated five miles from<br />

Aberdeen, its post town.<br />

BUXBURN is a thriving village in <strong>the</strong> parish, and<br />

is a station on <strong>the</strong> main fine <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Great <strong>North</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Scotland</strong> Railway. Messrs. Alexander Ptrie & Sons<br />

paper mills at Stoneywood in this parish are very<br />

extensive. Messrs. C. Davidson & Sons, Limited,<br />

Mugiemoss Works, are also paper makers and paper<br />

bag manufacturers on a large scale. There are<br />

several granite quarries and corn r rills in <strong>the</strong> parish.<br />

The places <strong>of</strong> worship are <strong>the</strong> Established, <strong>the</strong> Free,<br />

and <strong>the</strong> Episcopal Chiu'ches,<br />

AUCHMILL, AND STONETWOOD.<br />

PETERCULTER is a parish about eight miles in<br />

length and six in breadth, is situated on <strong>the</strong> banks <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> Dee, and intersected by <strong>the</strong> Deeside fine <strong>of</strong> railway,<br />

on which <strong>the</strong>re are stations at Murtle, Milltimber,<br />

and Culter, in <strong>the</strong> parish ; <strong>the</strong> latter is 7f<br />

miles from Aberdeen, its post town. Paper making<br />

is extensively carried on here by <strong>the</strong> Culter Mills<br />

Paper Co., Limited, at <strong>the</strong>n- works nea-r <strong>the</strong> 'Julter<br />

station. There is also a manufactory for woollen<br />

goods. A portion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> j)arish'is under cultivation<br />

<strong>the</strong> surface <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> remainder is rocky, marshy, and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>rwise unfitted for agricultural purposes. Established<br />

and Free Churches in <strong>the</strong> parish.<br />

SKENE parish is about eight miles from Aberdeen,<br />

its post town, and about <strong>the</strong> same distance from <strong>the</strong><br />

Kintore Junction station, on <strong>the</strong> G. N. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Scotland</strong><br />

fine. The parish, eight miles long and four broad, is<br />

agricultural, with <strong>the</strong> exception <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> large mill <strong>of</strong><br />

Messrs. Alex. Hadden & Sons, woollen manufacturers.<br />

EstabHshed and Free Churches in <strong>the</strong> parish. A fair<br />

is held on <strong>the</strong> Tuesday before Easter.<br />

Post Office, Blackburn, Mary Scott, jDostmistress.<br />

Letters ari-ive (from Aberdeen) at 8.30 a.m. and 2.45<br />

p.m., and are despatched at 6.45 a.m. and 12.40 p.m.<br />

Post Office, Drumoak, Elizabeth Craigmile, postmistress.—Letters<br />

arrive from aU parts at 8.30 a.m.<br />

and 5.40 p.m., and are despatched at 8.45 a.m. and<br />

5.45 'p.Tj..<br />

Post Ofiice, Echt, James Coutts, j)ostmaster.—<br />

Letters arrive (from Aberdeen) ab S.30 .-u.m., and are<br />

despatched at 10 a.m.<br />

Post Olfice, Newhills,' James M. Chivas, postmaster.<br />

—Letters from all parts arrive '^t 7 a.m. and 12.30<br />

p.m. (arrival on Simday at 7 a..m.), and are desp:.tched<br />

at 11. lo a.m. and 2. 2D p.m. (on Sunday at 10.45 a.m.).<br />

Money Order Office, Savings' Bank, and Telegraph<br />

Office.<br />

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