Turriff & Huntly Cattle Show 1818

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.

1918 hoeing match at Mill of Ashogle, Turriff

The Mill of Ashogle hoeing match was held on Thursday evening.  The entries were large and the competition keen, and the work was witnessed by a large crowd of spectators.  At the close the judges and friends were hospitably entertained by Mr and the Misses Grieve, Ashogle.  The following is the prize list:-

Men - 1. W.B. Smith, Foulzie;  2. W. Chapman, Burnside;  3. W. Michie, Foulzie;  4. H. Scott, Fenderton;  5. S. Chapman, Slackadale;  6. C. McKimmie, Rosehill;  7. J. Webster, Afforsk;  8. J. Wright, Wanford;  9.  A. Kindness, Camaloun;  10. A. Smith, Foulzie;  1. F. Burns, Smithy, Fintry;  12. J. Lorimer, Easter Melrose;  13. A. Beaton, Sillerton;  14. J. Fordyce, Silverford;  15. J. Moir, Wrae;  18. A. Walker, S. Towie Turner;  17. J. Greenshaw, Upper Wanford;  18. F. Clark, Kinnermit;  19. W. Sim, Braefoot;  20. A. Morris, Lendrum.

Boys - 1. G. Anderson, Whitehills, Gamrie;  2. J. Kindness, South Camalines;  3. J. Bain, Hill of Ashogle; 4. W. Watson, Kinnermit;  5. J. Stewart, Meikle Colp; 6. H. Burnett, Whitehills, Gamrie;  7. A. Hay, Muirden;  8. J. Jamieson, Muirden;  9. J. Alardyce, Forglen.

Ladies - 1. Mrs McGowan, Ashogle;  2. Mrs Barrie, Ashogle;  3. E. Park, Haughs;  4. M. Adam, Boghead, Laithers;  5. J. Robb, Dunlugas;  6. A. Grieve, Ashogle;  7. B. Taylor, Haughs;  8. Mrs Bain, Ashogle;  9. J. Durno, Middle Muirden;  10. M. Grieve, Ashogle.

Lady first out with prize - Mrs McGowan.  Man first out with prize - J. Moir, Wraes.  Oldest hoer - J. Robb, Dunlugas.  Youngest hoer - W. Milton, Bogside.  Man with largest family - G. Clark, Brae Croft, Muiresk.

The arrangements were carried out by a committee, with Mr H. Howie as secretary.  Prizes were presented by Mrs Morison, Turriff.  The judges were: - Men - Mr Dingwall Mahen, and Mr Kiloh, Muiryfold.  Ladies and boys - Mr Fenty, Bogside, and Smart, Rosehall.

Published in the Aberdeen Daily Journal, Monday 29th July 1918.

Circuit court cases

Yesterday, the Circuit Court of Justiciary was opened here, by the Right Hon. Lords Hermand and Gilles, and proceeded to the trial of James Ritchie, from the Parish of Gamrie, accused of stealing 30 sheep from the Parks of Gordon Castle; he was unanimously found guilty by the jury, who also, with one dissenting voice, recommended him to mercy, on account of his youth, being only 17 years of age.  He was sentenced to be hanged at Aberdeen, on Friday the 5th of June.

James Ritchie, lately Cattle Dealer at Tillymair, Parish of Tough, accused of falsehood, fraud, and wilful imposition, by uttering two bills with false and fictitious subscriptions, was unanimously found guilty, and sentenced to one year's imprisonment.

John Grant, lately Blacksmith at Muiresk, Parish of Turriff; William Grant, lately Blacksmith there; and James Daun, at Hillockhead of Glass, accused of different acts of assault.  John Grant, having broke out of prison, failed to appear.  William Grant pled guilty, to one act of assault; James Daun pled not guilty.  The diet was deserted against James Daun, pro loco et tempore; the other charges against William Grant being also passed from, and in consideration of previous long confinement, he was sentenced to be imprisoned for three months.

Jean Mathieson, lately residing in Aberdeen, accused of child-murder and concealment of pregnancy, pled guilty to concealment of pregnancy, but denied the murder, which charge being passed from, she was sentenced to three months imprisonment.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 22nd April 1818.