The Competition for the Premiums given to the Districts of Turriff and Huntly, by the Agricultural Association, was held at Turriff, on Tuesday the 11th current, when there appeared, as might have been expected, a great many fine animals of each class. The premiums were awarded as follows:
The Marquis of Huntly, for the best Bull, from 2 to 7 years old, Seven Guineas.
Mr Webster, Mains of Laithers, Turriff, for the second best do. Five Guineas.
The Marquis of Huntly, for the best Breeding Cow, from 3 to 9 years old, Five Guineas.
Mr Scott, Muiresk, Turriff, for the second best do. Three Guineas.
Mr Irvine, Towie, Turriff, for the best 2 year old Quey. Four Guineas.
Do. do. for the second best do. Three Guineas.
Do. do. for the best two year old Stot. Three Guineas.
Do. do. for the second best do. Two Guineas.
Mr John Allardes, Boynesmill, Forgue, for the best Brood Mare with her Foal. Seven Guineas.
Mr Jamieson, Cushnie, Auchterless, for the second best do. Five Guineas.
Major Taylor, Rothiemay, for the best three year old Colt or Filly. Give Guineas.
Mr Booth, Fisherford, Auchterless, for the second best do. Three Guineas.
Mr George Lawson, Lessendrum, Drumblade, for the best two year old Colt or Filly. Four Guineas.
Mr Webster, Mains of Laithers, for the second best do. Two Guineas.
After the Competition, a large party sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Mrs Wallace, Turriff. - Mr Scott, Muiresk, filled the chair, and the day was spent with genuine mirth and harmony.
Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 19th August 1818.
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