Gardener Friendly Society of Cuminestown

On the 27th ult. was held the Anniversary Meeting of the Gardener Friendly Society of Cuminestown, when, after examining the state of the funds, which were found in a flourishing condition, and transacting the business of the day, the proceeded to the election of Office-bearers for the ensuing year.

ARCHILBALD CUMINE, Esq. of Auchry, unanimoulsy elected Honorary Master.

JOHN LAMBIN, Cuminestown, re-elected Master.

James Irvine, depute-master; Thomas Murray, treasurer; James Jeffrey, secretary; James Brown, and William Smith, stewards; and George Cheyne, clerk; Messrs. Alexander Pirie, John Duncan, Peter Tennant, John Morrison, Alexander Peterkin, James Dick, Alexander Mackie, William Jaffray, Alexander Mennie, John Ironside, and George Thomson, managers; and John Allan, officer.  After which, the Brethren had a procession; and then dined in the Society Hall.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 18th August 1819.

Prizes for Huntly district ploughmen

PLOUGHING MATCH, Huntly, 12th March.

The Premiums allotted by the Aberdeen Association, to the District of Huntly, were contended for this day, on a field belonging to Mr Gordon of Cocklarachy.  Seventy-five ploughs started, at an early hour, and the field turned up exhibits proofs of superior workmanship.  The judges, after the most patient investigation, awarded the premiums as follows:-

1st,  25s.  To William Alexander, son to the farmer of Cairnhill.

2d,  22s 6d.  To Robert Ironside, servant to Mr Gordon, Rhynie.

3d,  21s. To George Alexander, son to the farmer of Cairnhill.

4th,  20s. To Alex. Alexander, son to do. of do.

5th,  17s.  To  George Harper, servant to Mr Robertson of Auchanackie.

6th,  15s.  To Alex Bird, do. to the Marquis of Huntly.

7th,  14s.  To Alexander Robertson, do. to Mr Conn, Cruchie.

8th,  13s.  To William Alexander, do. to Mr McPherson, Gibston.

9th,  12s.  To John Gordon, son to Mr Gordon of Auchinbo.

10th,  11s.  To James Flemming, servant to Mr Pirie, Tillaminnet.

11th, 10s 6d.  To Alexander Green, son of William Green, Tillathrowie.

12th,  10s.  To James Mellis, do. to the Marquis of Huntly.

13th,  10s.  To Adam Mathewson, do. to Mr Grant, Westseat.

14th,  9s.  To George Robertson, do. to Mr Taylor, Lessendrum.

The judges regretted, that their powers were so circumscribed, as to prevent them from extending the reward of merit to many other deserving candidates.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th March 1819.