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.

Deer Ploughing Match

The Ploughing Match by the Farmer Society of Deer, was held at Yokieshill, December 24th.  Nineteen Ploughs started, of which eighteen were drawn by pairs of horses, and the other by a pair of oxen.  The work being finished, the Judges proceeded to determine the Premiums; and adjudged the 1st to James Coynach, servant to Robert Scott, Yokieshill; the 2d to William Jaffery, servant to Alexander Bruce, Millhill of Kinmundy; and 3d to Wm. Law, servant to James Rickart, Knock, the 4th to Geo. Loggan, servant to the above Alexander Bruce; and the 5th to James May, servant to John Mackie, Coynach.

JAMES FERGUSON, Esq. of Pitfour, one of the members of the society attended, while the work was performing, and with his usual generosity, made a present of Two Guineas to the Ploughmen, which was equally divided among the unsuccessful candidates.  The judges, and all present, were highly gratified to see the work done in so superior a style, being on the whole the best they had seen on any similar occasion; which shews the effect of frequent ploughing matches.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 6th January 1813.

William Jaffray, Burghead

NOTICE

WILLIAM JAFFRAY, Seaman at Burghead, having applied for and obtained letters of Inhibition against JANET SUTHERLAND his Wife, which are duly executed, he hereby requests that no person will deal with her or give her credit, certifying to those who act otherwise, that he will not satisfy any debts contracted by his wife, or permit such to affect his person or estate.

WILLIAM JAFFRAY

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 30th September 1812.