The Farming Society of Deer, met at Old Deer, 10th curt. when they gave the following Premiums, viz.:-

ON THE BULLS.

1st.  To William Keith, Wester Knock.

2d.  To James Rickart, Easter Knock.

ON THE STOTS.

1st.  To John Bennett, Crichie.           

2d.  To William Bruce, Auchtydonald.

AND ON THE HORSES.

To Robert Chivas, Clayhills, for the best Colt.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th July 1817.

William Bruce, Mill of Forgue

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

WE, the undersigned, having this day agreed to live separately, and have no Connection with each other, as Man and Wife, hereby intimate to the Public that in future we shall not be liable for one anothers debts, contracted after this date. 

WILLIAM BRUCE

E. ALEXANDER

Mill of Forgue, 28th Sept. 1812.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th October 1812.



Borowstoun, Newhills

FARM TO LET.

THAT Farm on the Lands of BOROWSTOUN, and parish of Newhills, presently in the possession of ALEX. MEARNS - consists of 11 inclosures, in all about 18 Scotch Acres; is well improved, and in good heart, having been all occasionally in green crop within these few years.  It is situated only 6 English miles from Aberdeen, and is accommodated with plenty of moss and good spring water in many of the parks.  The fine house, containing 5 separate apartments and the office-houses, are substantial, and in good repair.  The whole will be let for twenty-one years and crops, from and after Whitsunday next.

For further particulars, apply to Alexander Mearns, Shiprow; and William Bruce, farmer on Borrowstoun, will shew the farm.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 4th December, 1811.