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DlRECTOBT.] PETERHEAD. 471
FAEMEES.
Aiton Williamj Boddam
Alexander Charles, Blackliill
Alexander Thomas, Collielaw
Alexander William, Springhill
Brand William, Eavenscraig
Brown John, How-o'Buchan
Bruce Adam, Denend
Bruce Alex. Lochside-o'Coctlaw
Carnegie David, Meadow bank
Cowie Jas. Westerton, Auchtygall
Cruickshank David, Auchtygall
Cruickshank James, Springhill
Daniel — , Hillhead
Daniel James, Waterside
Davidson Alex. Waterside
Dick Wm. Middleton of Clerkhill
Donald John, Greystone
Forrest Thos. Middleton of Clerkhill
Garden William, Forehill
Gillespie John, Crossfolds
Grant Eobert, Cairntrodlie
Gray Alexander, Burnhaven
Gray Thomas, Gateside
Gray William, Blackhouse mains
Henderson James, Clubcross
Herd William, Denend
Hetherwick John, Cowsrieve
Hunter John, Damhead
HutchisonCaptain,Mains of Cocklaw
Jamieson Alexander, Berryhill
Kidd Alexander C. Torterston
Kidd Wm. A. J. Eoundhillock
Laing — , Hillhead-o'Grange
Laird James, Hill of Boddam
Lawrence Alex. Hill of Boddam
Logan George, Wellington place
M'Donald Alexander, Upperton of
Invernettie
M'Kenzie John, Smiddyhill
Masson John, Berryden
Mess James (trustees of). Barnyards
Milne Andrew, Middle Barnyards
Milne Eobert, Whinbush
RHYNIE & ESSIE
Murray Hugh, Buckie
Mutch Eobert, South Balmoor
Philip David, Eastburn
Eeid James, Meethill
Eobertson Andrew, Denholm
Eobertson Mrs. —, Seafield
Eobertson Peter, Wellbank
Sangster James, Newfield
Scott Eobert, Glendaveny
Smith Jas. Heromuir, Forehill
Smith Wm. Easterton of Clerkhill
Smith William, Moorfield
Stephen Bros. How-o'Boddam
Stephen Charles, Sandford Newton
Stewart William, West Grange
Storrar Andw. Burnside-o'Cocklaw
Taylor Wm. Newseat
Walker Alexander, Esq. Westerton
of Clerkhill
Walker George, Balmoor
Walker Eobert, Eichmond
Young Alex. Mount pleasant
AUCHINDOIE, KEAEN, LUMSDEN, CABEACH, CLATT, AND KENNETHMONT.
EHTNIE (united with Essie) is a very extensive
parish comprising an area of 12,883 acres, situated in
the district of Strathbogie. The village of Ehynie,
about 38 miles from Aberdeen, 5i from Gartly
Station on the Great North of Scotland Eailway, and
10 from Huntly, contains several merchants' establishments,
two banking establishments, two inns, and
enjoys a considerable local trade. It is much frequented
during the shooting season, the extensive
tract of hilly country adjacent, abounding with game.
Agricultural operations are carried on with much
success on the lands adjacent to the river Bogie
which flows through the parish. In the neighbourhood
of the hills the soil is light and gravelly, but
productive to a certain extent. The principal eminence
in the neighbourhood is the " Tap of Noth,"
which rises 1,832 feet above the level of the sea. On
the top of the hill is a vitrified fort. In the parish
is a woollen mill and sevei"al saw mills, the various
streams affording an unlimited supply of water power.
A conveyance from the Gartly Station passes through
the village daily en route to Lumsden and Strathdon.
Markets are held on the first Wednesday in June,
the day after Keith in Septembei-, and the day after
Kennethmont in October. Feeing markets are held
on the Mondays before the 26th of May and the 22nd
of November ; also cattle markets during the winter
are held on the Saturday following the foui'th Monday
in each month.
AUCHINDOIE (united with Keam) is a parish
15,324 acres in extent. The village of Lumsden is
in this parish, and is situated about 34 miles from
Aberdeen and 5 from Ehynie on the high road from
Huntly and Gartly to the Strathdon district. A
branch bank and several good retail establishments
are located in the village. Lumsden is the polhng
place for the 6th West Aberdeenshire District at the
election of a member to the Imperial Parliament.
Fairs are held on the last Tuesday in April, last
Friday in May, and third Tuesday in August (o.s.).
CABEACH is a mountainous parish about 47 miles
from Aberdeen partly in Banffshire and partly in
Aberdeenshire. Game is abundant throughout the
district.
CLATT is a parish in Aberdeenshire comprising an
area of 5,720 acres. The village is situated 10 miles
S.S.E. from Huntly and 33 W.N.W. from Aberdeen,
and about 2 J from the railway station at Kennethmont.
A fair is held on the third Wednesday in
November.
KENNETHMONT is a parish 8,471 acres in extent
principally agricultural. The station on the Great
North of Scotland Eailway is situated 32^ miles from
Aberdeen and 8 from Huntly. The parish is watered
by several small streams, and the general soil is
fruitful.
Post Office, Ehynie, James Eoger, postmaster.
Letters arrive from all parts (except Strathdon) at
11.35 a.m. and are despatched at 8 a.m. and
6 p.m. Letters arrive from Strathdon at 11 a.m. and
are despatched at 8.30 a.m. Money Order Office, Telegraph
and Savings' Bank.
Post Office, Kennethmont, John Morrison, postmaster.—Letters
arrive at 9.5 a.m. and 1 noon (extra
mail on Satm-day at 7 p.m.), and are despatched at
6.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Money Order and Savings'
Bank. Telegraph Office at the Eailway Station.
Post Offices, Cabrach, James M'Combie, Crofthead
(postmaster for lower or Banffshire district). Box
closes for despatch, 10 a.m. ; and arrival, 4.20 p.m.
on week days, by messenger from Glass. Miss Macpherson,
postmistress for upper or Aberdeenshire district.—Messenger
to and from Ehynie three times a
week—Monday, Wednesday, and Satm-day. Arrival
on these days, 2 p.m. ; and despatch 3 p.m. Letters
for Lower Cabrach should be addressed via Huntly,
and for Cabrach via Ehynie. No direct communication
between the two parish post offices.
PLACES OP WOESHIP AND THEIE MINISTEES.
Established Chtjeches :
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Ehynie & Essie—Eev. Alex. Anderson
Auchindoir—Eev. Wm. Eeid
Clatt—Eev. Eobert M'Kerron
Kennethmont—Eev. T. Burnett
Cabrach—Eev. Gordon Smart, m.a.
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