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3 November 2019

Nigg ploughing match

On Saturday the 23d October, the Annual Ploughing Match, in the parish of Nigg, took place on a field at Loirston - when 16 Ploughs appeared on the ground, all of which started by eleven o'clock, and completed their several tasks by half-past two; when the three Judges came on the ground, and after a most minute and tedious examination of the work performed, adjudged the Premiums, as follows:-

1st Premium, to Alexander Gordon, servant to Mr Duthie at Loirston,

2d Premium, to James Falconer, servant to Mr Morrice at Tullos.

3d Premium, to David Lyon, son of Widow Lyon, Altens.

4th Premium, to Alexander Glenny, servant to Mr Davidson, at Balnagask.

5th Premium, to James Cooper, servant to Mr Edward, South Kirkhill.

A Prize given to Ploughmen who had formerly gained first prizes, was awarded to George Shirreffs, servant to Mr Davidson, Balnagask.

Although it was the first time the field had been broke up since it was in a state of nature, the whole work was uncommonly well executed, and the Judges regretted there were not more Premiums to be distributed amongst so deserving competitors.

The Gentlemen present dined together, and spent the evening with much social pleasure.  And on the Tuesday following, the Ploughmen gave their sweethearts and friends a ball and supper, which they kept up with mirth and glee, until an early hour next morning.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 3rd November 1819.

21 July 2019

Ellon and Deer: prizewinning stock

The Competition for the Premiums given by the Aberdeenshire Agricultural Association, to the Districts of Ellon and Deer, took place upon Monday last the 19th current, when they were adjudged as follows, viz:-

To Mr Davidson, Cairnbrogie, Tarves, for the best Bull, from 2 to 7 years old,  7l. 7s.
To Mr Milne Milne, Mains of Esslemont, Ellon, for the second best do. do.  5l 5s.
To Mr Smith, Upper Mill, Tarves, for the third best do. do.  3l 3s.
To Mr Davidson, Cairnbrogie, Tarves, for the best Cow,  5l. 5s.
To Mr Marr, Cairnbrogie, Tarves, for the second best do. 4l. 4s.
To Mr Marr, for the third best do.  3l. 3s.
To Mr Ferguson of Pitfour, M.P. for the best 2 year-old Quey,  4l. 4s.
To Mr Davidson of Cairnbrogie, Tarves, for the second best do.  3l 3s.
To Mr Davidson do. for the third best do.  2l 2s.
To Mr Hay, Shethin, Tarves, for the best brood Mare,  7l 7s.
To Mr Hay, Craigie, Tarves, for the second best do.  5l 5s.
To Mr Garland, Ardlethen, Ellon, for the third best do.  3l. 3s.
To Mr Garland, Ardlethen, Ellon, for the best 3 year-old Filly,  5l. 5s.
The Premium for the second best Filly, not awarded.
To Mr Mackie, Old-town of Coynock, Old Deer, for the best 2 year-old Filly,  4l. 4s.
To Mr Davidson, Cairnbrogie, for the second best do. do.  2l. 2s.
To Mr Ferguson of Pitfour, M.P. for the best 3 year-old Colt,  4l. 4s.
To Mr Scott, Yokieshill, Longside, for the second best do.  2l. 2s.

The Shew of Stock, and in particular the Cows and Queys, was uncommonly fine; and the Judges mentioned, that they had much pleasure in acknowledging the extreme difficulty they had felt, in ascertaining their comparative merits, where all the animals were of a superior description, and the shades of difference in many cases so slight.  Among the different prizes, one animal, viz. the first Quey, reared by Mr Ferguson of Pitfour, attracted universal attention - she is of the pure Aberdeenshire horned breed, and for size, symmetry, and condition, cannot be easily matched.

After the business of the day was over, a large party sat down to a comfortable dinner, provided by Mr Cowie, Ellon, - Lord Saltoun in the Chair, and Mr Gordon of Hallhead, Croupier; and, as might have been expected, the evening was spent with the greatest hilarity.  Several new Members were enrolled in the course of the day.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 21st July 1819.

17 June 2012

Deserters from the Elginshire Militia

RETURN OF MEN DESERTED FROM THE ELGINSHIRE LOCAL MILITIA

Absented themselves from Duty in July, 1810,

ROBERT BAIN, aged 21.  5 f. 8 ½  i. high, born in the parish of Elgin, by trade a hatter, enrolled Feb. 23. 1809.
ALEX. BEATON, aged 26.  5 f. 7 ½  i. high, born in the parish of Knockando, by trade a wright, enrolled July 10. 1809.
JAMES McINTOSH, aged 22.  5 f. 7 ½ i. high, born in the parish of Elgin, by trade a watchmaker, enrolled Nov. 10. 1803.
WILLIAM SIMPSON, aged 26. 5 f. 6 i. high, born in the parish of Forres, by trade a wright, enrolled Nov. 17. 1803.
JAMES BECKIE, aged 24.  5 f. 9 i. high, born in the parish of Drainy, by trade a shipcarpenter, enrolled Nov. 18. 1808.
WILLIAM GILZEAN, aged 24.  5 f. 8 ½ i. high, born in the parish of Elgin, by trade a wright, enrolled Nov. 17. 1808.
JOHN COOK, aged 23.  5 f. 8 i. high, born in the parish of Elgin, by trade a shoemaker, enrolled Nov. 10. 1808.
JOHN THOMSON, aged 26.  5 f. 7 i. high, born in the parish of Drainy, by trade a mason, enrolled Feb. 23. 1808.
JOHN McKENZIE, aged 30.  5 f. 8 ½ i. high, born in the parish of Duffus, a labourer, enrolled Feb. 23. 1809.
JOHN SIMPSON, aged 22.  5 f. 9 i. high, born in the parish of St. Andrews, by trade a wright, enrolled Nov. 17. 1808.

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Absented themselves from Duty in July, 1811,

JOHN GRANT, aged 22.  5 f. 7 i. high, born in the parish of Dyke, a labourer, enrolled Feb 23. 1809.
DAVID ROSS, aged 27.  5 f. 7 ¼ i. high, born in the parish of Forres, by trade a mason, enrolled Nov. 18. 1808.
DAVID DAVIDSON, aged 23.  5 f. 5 i. high, born in the parish of Spynie, a labourer, enrolled Feb. 23. 1809.
JAMES DUNCAN, aged 23.  5 f. 6 i. high, born in the parish of Elgin, by trade a shoemaker, enrolled Nov. 10. 1808.
JAMES PRINGLE, aged 21.  5 f. 6 i. high, born in the parish of Speymouth, by trade a wright, enrolled Nov. 18. 1808.
JAMES ALEXANDER, aged 21.  5 f. 8 ½ i. high, born in the parish of Urquhart, a labourer, enrolled Nov. 18. 1808.
WILLIAM TAYLOR, aged 21.  5 f. 5 i. high, born in the parish of Forres, by trade a cooper, enrolled May 11. 1809.
JOHN SMITH, aged 27.  5 f. 9 i. high, born in the parish of Speymouth, by trade a tailor, enrolled Nov. 18. 1808.
KENNETH McDONALD, aged 23.  5 f. 6 i. high, born in the parish of Rafford, a labourer, enrolled Nov. 17. 1808.
ALEXANDER McDONALD, aged 23.  5 f. 8 ¾ i. high, born in the parish of Forres, by trade a mason, enrolled July 3. 1809.
JOHN McDONALD, aged 51.  5 f. 4 ¼ i. high, born in the parish of Forres, by trade a mason, enrolled Nov. 17. 1803.

(Signed) A. NOWLES, Capt. & ADJT.
E. L. M.

A REWARD of ONE POUND Sterling is hereby offered, agreeably to act of Parliament, to be paid for the apprehension of each of the persons contained in the above List, upon being convicted and lodged in any of His Majesty's jails.

June 3. 1812                                                                                      PAT. DUFF, C. G. M.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th June, 1812.