Aberdeen Journal, and General Advertiser for the North of Scotland from Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland • 6

THE SEPTEMBER 14 occasion to which the Provost has alluded, that we have: redeemed it; For it will be in the recollectionof some eratlfmMi AN AUTUMN EVENING. Prizes given for Cottage Gardens, by Mrs George Hutcheson, Boat of Logic 2 Geo rml. 3, Margaret Chalmers, Vv'Si, MELDBUM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Thin Awipfv 1oU it-u 2 Double Stocks (in pot) J. Johnston, Hatton 3 Double.

Stocks (in single stalks) A. Sangster 4 Carnations 1 aud 2, J. Johnston, Hatton i French Marigolds 1, J. S. J.

Johnston, Hatton 3, Milne, Disblair 1 African Marigolds Rev. D. Milne, School, Hatton .0 German Asters G. L. Moir 4 Phloxes Shiriffs 4 Dablias-1, A.

Milne 2 and 3, J. Johnston, Disblair 4 Herbaceous Border Flowers J. Johnston, Disblair Antirrhinums Johnston, Disblair; 2, J. Mackenzie, Logie 4 Penstemons 1, G. Moorhouse, Cothnimills 2, Rev.

J. G. Young, Fiutray 4 Hollyhocks J. Johnston, Hatton 2 Hollyhocks 1 and 2, J. Shiriffs :6 Pansies Rev.

D. Milne; 2, J. Johnston, Hatton; Tounj? 3 Roses 1 and 2, Rev. J. G.

Young 6 Hardy Annuals 1, J. Mackenzie; 2 and 3, J. Johnston, Disblair 4 Dessert Apples 1, Anderson; Bog; 2, W. Anderson, Hatton 3, Q. Webster, Newlands 4 Apples; largest, any sort G.

Anderson 4 Baking Apples 1, J. Webster 2, G. Anderson 3, G. Webster Pint Yellow Gooseberries 1, Rev. J.

G. Young; Anderson PictGreen do. 1, Rev. J. G.

Young; 2 and 3, G. Anderson Pint Red do. 1 W. Anderson 2, G. Webster 3, W.

Anderson 25 Clusters Red Currants 1, 2, aud 3, J. Johnston, Hatton 25 Clusters White do. J. Johuston, Hatton 6 Spring-sown Onions 1, A. Sangster; 2, G.

Moorhouse; 3, J. Petrie, Mill, Fintray 2 Red Beetioot 1 and 2, J. Mackenzie 3, G. Moorhouse 2 Golden' Beet J. Mackenzie 2 ParsniBS J.

MftRltpny.iA- the eonstriiction to the nature of the ground and he had seen less time and talent exhibited in the engineering department of a line of -'ljBO iriiles than had been espended on this short line. (Loud applause.) IMr'NpiMAir proposed the health of Messrs Errington and the consulting and resident engineers. Mr N. endbreed the Chairman's statement that the expense would be1 withiii'the Parliamentary estimate, and he did so.afterr having, examined, the accounts. small cost at which this lino had been constructed, would lead to the formation of similar railTOys in the agricultural districts of England and he was authorised to, say the government; a neighbouring country badinstructed two engineers to come and examine the Deeside: Bailway." (CKeei's.) He'was delighted that Mi Errington hadbeenso ably backed by Mr.

Willet; for however well a consulting engineer might make out the estimates, it required great -care and skill to' ensure that they wete not exceeded. (Cheers.) The i toast having-been warmly responded to, MrWiwET sjadrMr Chairman and Gentlemen, In acknowledging the last ttiast, I have, in the first place, to apologise for tlie absence of A Mr Errington, whose other engagements have been so Dressing that he was obliged to deny himself-the pleasure of being present at the opening of the Deeside Bailway. I regret Mr Errington's absence the "more as, from the interest -ha9 taken in this line and the pleasure he would have felt in meeting you all I am quite sure he Would have made you a much better speech, and would have represented the engineering staff much more ably than -I I shall take the earliest opportunity of communicating to him the honour you have! now conferred upon him, which, have no doubt, will be very gratifying. I have to thank you all very sincerely for the kind manner in which you have drunk my health. -I fear Mr Notman's kindness has caused.him to overrate any merits" I con claim in connection with this railway.

Mr Duncan has already inforrhed you of tho cost of the Deeside Railway, and I have no doubt it.wil! appear to many rather startling that such a line could be formed at a cost so much under the Aberdeen and other railwaysi As regards the expense of the. works, the great object aimed at: ih: laying out the line was to, 9Void '11 heayy -and expensive works, Mr Davidson has justinforaedybu, this was done by adopting carves and gradients to suit the country. The district you hava travelled over tsHW-to'sBfaajeiiy. a railway, as along with light work and good materials, there were- no difficulties fo encounter and, taking this in connection ivith the low "price of labour-and time the Contract was let; the result you have this day, hadjexplained to you has been realised; It is proper I should state that, although the railway has so cheaply constructed, every care has been iaken to have the. work'substantfal'.

and. as reeards thn nnoW' OPENING OF THE DEESIDE RAILWAY. The public and formal inauguration of this line of railway took place on Wednesday last. The Directors haimvited a party of some' 20P gentlemen connected with the city, including the civic authorities, merchants, 'othert and most of them very readily availed! thefflselvfes of" the opportunity of enjoying an excursion so novel and plnut-os a railway trip up Deeside; and at the same; time, anil particularly, of testifying by their presence an interest ihtlieez-tension and prosperity of railway communication in" trict. Twelve o'clock was the hour named I for starting -from the 'Ferryhill Station and a few minutes after that hour the train, consisting'of about a dozen first-class and open carriages, was fully occupied.

The weather was beautiful, and the party left in the highest spirits, amid the enlivening strains of the City Band, which body accompanied them, and the encouraging cheers of the spectators, of whom there were a considerable number at the Station. Tlie terminus of the Aberdeen is also that of the iteeside Railway, and will, be when brought oh to the foot of Market Street. The Deemde line branches off in a curve, almost immediately after emerging from the buildings of the present station, proceeding in a north-westerly direction till it crosses the turnpike road, not far.from the Ruthriestoh market stance, by a handsome bridge of one arch. Here, and at other favourable localities along the line, a good many spectators were assembled. Passing the mansion-house of Broomhill, and the steadings of Mains of Ruthriestou, the line proceeds in a straight line through the valley between the old and new Dee-.

side turnpike roads, and-Crosses the Den of Cults a little way to the north.of Mill of Pitfodels. Nearly opposite are the church, churchyard, and manse of Banchory-Devenick, situated close by the river. At this point, the first or Cults Station is situated. Taking a westerly direction, it next passes the mansion-house of Bieldside, oh the south, and.those of Deebank and Murtle on tho north and along here the saenery on the opposite side of the river becomes pleasing. Speeding past the station at Murtle, where a large number of spectators had assembled, the railway next passes the farms of Mill Timber and Ghllies on the south.

Skirting the river, on the opposite side, the mansion -house of Maryculter is seen' to excellent advantage indeed, a very delightful view is here obtained of the. river and the scenery, by a quiet beauty on either side. On the high ground, the residence of I. Boswell, Esq. of Kingcausie, offers a prominent object of attraction.

Thence the. line passes the church and manse of Peterculter, situated in a retired picturesque spot, clo3e by the-Dee. The Burn of Culter, almost the onlypartof the Une where engineering or practical difficulties had to be overcome, is spanned by a pretty viaduct of three arches. Near: this point, where there is to be a station; the hands at Messfs Arbuthhot and M'Combie-s -paper works bad turned1' out and gave; a 'hearty cheer as the train' passed. line1 now reaches the estate of Drum, belonging to the family of the Irvines, arid oh the right is.

seen the Castle of Drum, a building around which are clustered many stirring associations of feudal times. Still proceeding in a north-westerly direction, the line intersects the old Deeside turnpike road at Culfoord, and then enters the moss of Balscagvie henceforth doomed to ho no longer a moss. The railway next passes to the south of Mains of Drum, running parallel, also on the i south, to the turnpike road. It next enters the lands of Park at the east approach to the mansion-house, and is carried i through the. grounds and policies.

Here, on the 6th July, 1852, tbe first turf was cut by the lady of A. J. Kinloch, Esq. of Park; aud, appropriately, this fact was inscribed on a triumphal arch that bad been erected over the line, tastefully decorated, and surmounted by the identical barrow and spade used on the above occasion. At this spot, too, a pretty numerous party were in waiting to witness the train pass, and their hearty cheers were not wanting.

Continuing pretty close to the turnpike, Park Inn and Mills of Drum are seen on tlie south. Near this spot, a toll was passed, and the tacksman looked wistfully out, evidently feeling his "occupation gone." The estate of Crathes the property of Sir Alex. Burnett, is next entered the picturesque old castle of the hon. baronet being prominently visible on the right. Passing Mill of Crathes to the.north, but still keeping south of the road, the course of the line lies between the turnpike and the river on to the village of Banchory.

Near the old churchyard here, a pleasant spot, with wooded hills in the distance, and about half a mile from the village, is the terminus. The total distance is 16 miles and 1 furlong though, by the present route the turnpike Banchory is about 18 miles from Aberdeen. At the station had assembled a very numerous and gaily-dressed concourse of the inhabitants, and the reception of the train and its occupants was of the most cordial description. The Banchory people were also accompanied by their band and speedily a procession was formed, the band in advance, which directed its course to the village. There the shops were closed, and holiday kept.

On arriving at the Square, opposite that paragon of a country inn, the Burnett Arms, Provost Watson, on behalf of himself and the Town Council, as he -stated, read and presented to the Chairman of the Directors, an address bearing on the occasion, to Mr Duncan happily replied. At two o'clock a numerous eonroanv. comorisinE- the nartv -ucen Autumn now makes progress through the land, That loyally hath spread along her way A golden carpet, prankt with many a hand Of broidercd flowers and leafage clustering gay. She tapestries of the tissued clouds on high, Bicit with the changing glories of the heaven, 3Sass round a vaulting of the purest sky, That e'en to festal season can he given. And tall tree-arches, hung with scented wreaths And studded with warm fruit, cope every road And everywhere a busyjoy outbroathes And Plenty's wide-mouthed horn is overflowed, lately, when this good time was at its best, One evening found me, with half-wearied pace, Climbing, a hill against the lighted West, A cool air softly flowing on my face.

I reached the top: the calm and gorgeous sky Bathed a broad harvest-view in double gold Sheaf-tented fields of bloodless victory Stacked farms, embosomed in their leafy fold, Pillared with light blue smoke grass shaded hill And brown plriughed-Iaud, their graver colourings lent And some few beads of corn ungathered still, lake aged men to earth, their cradle, bent. And reapers, gleaners, and full carts of grain, With undisturbing motion and faint sound, Jd the rich calm whose marge a mountain 'chain, Soaked.in dream-colour, girt with Beulah bound. At length across an easy-falling slope, Iown through the harvesters 1 sauntered slowly, Sield after field until I reached a group, A pleasant group, who were not strangers wholly. The Farmer, still an active'man though grey, Stood talking, to his sturdy second son, TFho had been with the reapers all the day, And now put on his coat, for work was done. And two as lovely girls as ever breathed, A slender, bluo-eyed, golden-headed pair, laughed with a little nephew whilst he wreathed Red poppies through his younger sister's hair.

I joined the party, at their warm request, The cheerful dame, outside the cottage door, Welcomed her cheerful people and their guest, Then hastened to display her choicest store. The children- running to a poor lame hoy, Whoso crutehes, on the stool beside him leaning, Seemed iu his book forgot, 'with eager joy Gave him tho crowded flowers that formed their gleaning. With humble wisdom, blotless merriment, In that low, gentle-simple, plain abode, Ielightful was the evening that I spent Closed with a quiet worshipping of God. And loitering homo all worldly feelings stilled Unclouded peace, a supermortal boon, Kllcd all my soul as heaven and earth were fillod With the white glory of tho Harvest Moon. l8CEtLHE0U8.

Teee. One of nature's customers, who has a now suit of laotocs every year, and returns the old ones. Fashions for October. Bonnets will be worn on tho small of the back'. Punch.

"Sao Much and. too Littie. The man who believes too little UBS be safer than tho man who believes too much but it is a question if, through life, he knows half as much pleasure. A New Reading. An aphorism floating through the newspapers says that "an egg to-day is better than a hen to-mor-aw." This is a hew way of expressing the sentimont "A Sard iu hand is better than two in a bush." A Queenly Action.

Mrs Warner, the onco celebrated Sragedian, who is presently lying steeped to the lips iu poverty, and nigh unto death with cancer, has just been sent the handsome- sum Of fifty pounds by her great rival, Mrs Charles Kean. Aw Irish Mermatd. A most extraordinary fish, says the SaHyslmrmon Herald, was caught in a salmon net in Donegal Bay last week. It is a beautiful creature the head, shoulders, and waist resemble a woman the lower part that of a salmon. When we saw it, it was alive in a vessel of salt water.

Tho oyes were beautiful its arms, when touched, became stiff, and the whole body appeared sensitive to the touch. Many persons considered it a young mermaid. It is a great curiosity. Bailway Communication Abroad. In consequence of the organization of fast trains on all tho railways, tho distances be-Swcob the of Europe aro reduced as follows From 3iris to Berlin, via Brussels and Cologne, 43 hours; from London to Berlin, 42 hours; from Berlin to Vienna, 31 hours; from Berlin to St.

Petersburg, 137 hours; from London to Munich, 62 Stoais; from London to Vienna, via Paris, Strasburg, Munich, mi Salzburg, 119 hours. By means of the stoamers on the Da-adbo, the distance from Vienna to Constantinople is now effected So from six to eight days. iHPERiAt Courtship. A letter from Vionna, of the 31st aJt, in tke'Cologne. Gazette, says We learn from a source worthy of creditthat the rapid' choice which the Emperor made of the Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria took place in the following way: At Jschl the family of Prince Maximilian of Bavaria happened to be present at tho Court ball.

The Emperor appeared charmed with tho Princess, and requested to be allowed a few minutes' conversation with her after the ball. At tho end of a few instants, tho Emperor returned with tho Princess leaning on his arm, and presented her to the company as the future Empress oE Austria." An Effective Reproof. A gentleman who was travelling company with Sir A told me an anecdote of him, treated an impertinent follow on board one of the lake ghat greatly, amused me. The state cabins in these steamer open lntovthe greatsaloon; and, as they Rre otten. ocoupiedby married people, each berth contains two beds, one'place'd above She other.

rNow it often happens, when the boat is. greatly crowded, that two passengers of the. same sex are, forced to oer. cup; tho same sleeping room. This was Sir A- -'s case, and was obliged, though very reluctantly, to share his sleeping apartment with a well-dressed American, but evidently a man of low standing, from the familiarity of his manners and tho grammar he used.

In the morning, it was necessary for aos gentleman to rise before the other, as the space in front of fibcir berths was too narrow to allow of more than one performing their ablutions at a time. Our Yankee made a fair start, sndt had nearly completed his toilet, when he suddenly spied a tooth-brush apd ahpx of tooth-powder in the dressing-case his oompanion'had left open upon tho washstand. Upon these he-pCKxuced, ajjdy.havihg made a liberal uso of them, flung them Bock into tbe and sat down upon tho only chair tho room contained, in order to gratify his curiosity hy watching how his naatner went through the same process. Sir A greatly annoyed the fellow's assurance, got out of bed, and, placing the wash-Sated basin on the floor, put bis feet the water, commenced scrubbing his toe-nails with the desecrated tooth-brush. Jonathan- watched his movements for a few seconds in silent.

Sorror at length, unable to contain himself, ho exclaimed, Well, stranger that's tho dirtiest use I ever see a tooth-brush potto, any how." "I Baw it put to a dirtier, just now," said Sir A very coolly, i always use that brush for cleaninj any Mrs Moody's Life in tlie Clearings, versus the Bush. ANOTHER ASCENT OF MONT BLANC. lieutenant Augustus C. Murray, R.N., has published tho fbfiowing account othis assent of this mountain "I have Made the ascent of Mont Blanc since writing last to you. Wo xtSaincd the Grando Mulcts in safety, and remained there, as mual, for the night.

At midnight we left them, lighted by a single lantern. Tho wind increased from the time of our departure until it became so terrific a gale that we could not proceed try the new path usually pursued, so we determined to try the aid one, ths.same which Dr Hamel attempted in 1820. It was She advice of Jean Tairraz, my chiof guide, which determined me under existing circumstancos to attempt it. Following this rente, wo had successtully advanced, notwiLnstanumg incessant storms of hail and snow, which beat full in our faces, nearly to the summit of the Rochors -Rouges, when suddenly an awful erevasse burst open before us with the crash of thunder our advanced guide at the same instant suddenly disappeared, and we all feared the poor fellow was lost, when to our joy we him cry out, and succeeded in rescuing him by throwing down a rope, which happily just reached him on the jagged Sragmcnt of ice, to which ho clung a narrow escape, for on either side of him- yawned a perpendicular chasm of some 150 feet in depth. We still kept on, notwithstanding, with undiminished srdour, in spite of the constantly increasing fury of the storms of wind and hall, until we finally, managed to reach a small rock just above the Potits Mulcts, under which the tempest now impelled us to creep for shelter, absolutely forcing us to cling So it with all our strength to prevent 'us from being blown away.

AD tho difficulties of the ascent were now overcome, and half an hour more would have brought us with oase to the summit, wuieh, had the storm ceased, a child might with ease have surmounted. It was tantalizing to bo so near, aftor enduring so much, without being able to attain the absolute summit but- Joan Tairraz assured me that it was impossible to proceed without the loss of all our lives, as the wind would infallibly blow us over tho adjoining precipice did we attempt it. Without giving a second thought, undor such circumstances, to the further ascent, we decided on descending without loss of time, enrery moment of which was now becoming doubly precious, arrowing ourselves at full length on tho snow, and crawling to She edge of the descont we slid down in a few minutes what taken us more than an hour to surmount. Then commenced the labour of our descent, as tho snow had fallen to sucha depth that we were half-buried at ovory step. Worn out with fatigue, wc finally reached the Grando Mullets, whore wo wore to spend mc nignt ana sucu a uigut came on 1 would not have lost it for worlds.

Even now it thrills through mo far surpassing in grandeur all I could ever havo conceived. Tho fearful hurricanes of wind, the falling avalanches, tho opening crevasses, the crash of thunder, tho fierce lightning riving in vivid flashes the dark clouds veiling the summit of Mont Blanc, all combined to form a scene which the absolute nothinguoss of man must truly see and feel to conceive of. When I looked upon it from out lonely and desolate restiug-spot, far above the sweet village of Chamounix, it seemed as though tho mountainous worlds around us were warring with an angry heaven. The next morning when I looked in search of our upward route, it was impossible to distinguish a vestige of it, from tho changes that ad taken place during the night. What had been comparatively was now heaved up into gigantic waves.

Numerous and impassable crevasses likewise blocked up tho way. About five, we recommenced our descent, and fortunately arrived in safety at Chamounix. Wo commenced our ascension the 1st ptf August, at seven, a.m., and returned on tho 3d, at nino, a.m. 3 went alone, taking five guides with mo, of whom the chief one, Scan Tairraz, is a fine bravo fellow, and is besides a clover aaturalist. I most cordially recommend him to any one willing to- try this most arduous ascent.

One man besides, a volunteer gave up at the last crovasso and returned. There is one thing Swo-ald advise persons who may wish to ascend Mont Blanc. Sbe guides of Chamounix are fettered by police regulations, Gouged to 9ve in rotation without regard to their aapamuties), to avoid which annoyance the best plan is to select jr principal guide at Chamounix, and walk to Turin with Bam and obtain the Sardinian minister's order for the ones you wish to select. I should certainly advise five at least. i.

a d8' exercise before you attempt it. Sam determination kwu iiea tin llipn raw vnn here, who, were then present, that we said several things that were received at the time, with incredulity, and one of these things was that we undertook to finish the line and open it for traffic iri twelve months. That statement was discredited by men who thought they had long (A laugh.) We also undertook that the; works should be finished at an expense fl.l. lt.liamont'iwaitimdi, TJ wiuiw gentlemen, we nave 'accomplished one of those things; we1 are opening the line for traflie within about a week or so of the twelve months fCheers Auu.nuiryuij icucviueu me otner please alsOi T.nAl-Inn. ot Jo DoftTTtRfo than 5- ivt: wiii now say nnaii we have been complete the line even within that estimate.

4-n nl.n a.uu we.iue cutiww.uu tunc uu-uiibitt cream to ourselves on this account; because, I say it fearlessly in the face of the world, uuc iwu uUJU. uicwuLj- lanways, ana or sucu a circumstance therefore we are jusfly proud. In addition to tnese two important tacts, we contemplate being able to acquire the land for the formation of the Hue also within the Parlia-' lneutar; Wv ubvb ana some little squabbling in regard to this matter, as what railway has not Mv friend tuj xyi mow BUIueilUUg LO UO WltU niU- ways; and he will bear me out in saying that the arrangements ii wvu auucuueu w.iLM. great uimcuity and expense in settling these disputes there have been spent wuw wu. a uuppy iu way mat we have spent very little in that way, and that our land has been got nfon avnanoa tVlt.llTn tilt.

i 'ill Gentlemen, that is another great fact and taking the moderate expense of the works and of the land together, we can now go to the public and say, We can take you to Banchory on terms such as no other Railway in Scotland can afford." -(Cheers;) We therefore confer a.benefit, not only upon biir own partners, nuKBuiagB iur. tne improve ment of the means of transit from place to place is' one of tlie greatest maieiitu.uioaaiugs (u HlB Applause.) We are therefore now in a condition to appeal to yon, and ask you vv wv- -j woiciimg upuu our unc; ana that not only the, advantage of. cheap To the laud- owner ana ugncnimnsiwao wisn toimprove theirland, far from the city, the advantages of the railway will be incalculable. I nloft anW flio mnrnlianf UA aaj u.u-t.i.auu auu tuc llJUUUInUtiUlr timt IU tt Sanitary point of view, and as a means of recreation, Here are advan- taava nnt trt ho fftni1 tn fa nnmn n-( tt -il uv U1JC oauic oAvciib 111 uiuuy ui.iier paiTS or the kingdom. Prince Albert has a triedrefined, one might entitles ns to bclifiv that, if ya WinHcc iw, r.nvt- UUAD -up uouiuuiaij OUUUO UWC) The hnejias "for attractions the beanty of tbe BCenery, the faaV- titles for the imnrovemiillf.

nf nA "tfcoi mngna nf.ro. creation and fimrWmonf fn fTie fftl (-iPntlPmOrt an oynmnmnnl- 1 ,3 HU iCgmu UU CUUUU1U1 cal scale ou which It has beeu formea. Xou will understand tms, wnen tell you it will be completed for little more 6000 a-mile, whilst the average cost of railways in Scotland has baen 30,000. This cireurastance is one that will enable US to afford von trnvRllinD- af! 'nTDfl -frtn a miCSj UUU Kill 3 UUU1U induce you to travel on the line. (Cheers.) I bee to thank Ii i-i- 4 uwutcAiug way in wmcn ne rererrea 10 the Directors.

Every Director had acted with gooa-will-rthey hnH l.anl. I jiou uuui uou i iu tueir uusiness ana wnen tnat is tue case, need scarce say that what appears to' some to he impossible, becomes both possible and easy. (Loud cheers.) Aue chaibmah again rose and proposed the health of "The Landlords and Tenantry of the District," from Aberdeen to Braemar, and coupled with the toast the name of Mr Innes of Baemoir a gentleman whose exeat worth, resnectabilitv. and enev-jy were well known in this port of the country. (Cheers.l Mr Iskes acknowledged the toast.

He was assuming considerable responsibility, in spealting for the-landlofds-and ten-: nnrrv nf the 1... j.u us vvua auro lie-uut eapiesseu tueu teelmgs when be said that they looked with great interest' upon buo uuuuriaKing-wnicn inat company were TlflW'mptlti nlalwafa viv.iln the elements themselves seemed to smile upon. them. (Gheers.) In eontemplating the history of railway undertakings, One carried his retrospect back to the period of the the line' ftnm T.iwornAftl M-l fc ij vv Auttuyijester an event cnai; many wouia remember, to have been solemnised by the melancholy death of a distinguished statesman. Mr TTutiVtacftn nr.A not only had the great system of railroads itself universally in- r.rpftaed.

Imt. RinmH-anonnolir f.nnnninA t.a i.j the resources of the country been developed. And now that. tuis ime uau ueen rormeu on a new principle, both as to expense of construction, and the purposes for which it had been carried country. For, having long given his attention to improvements the district, lie hnd nlcvnva cn A.n:i:i-:nJ-' intercourse and communication preceded or accompanied every uu.uulI, uc 0UC1.C1010 cuniiuuuuiy a progress and development in proportion to the facilities which this nuiuu uuuw bu iiuo uisincc.

inr jl. tnen procoeaea to give the toast of The Shareholders' of the Railway; and MTYTPEnPfl Imo Vd1ioF flint- i a ti: nn wnnrocromic oTmo i u. a uumo uwm vory mucu 50 ine gooa juuquivuu ui uuc gcuiUCWCll XIL LUC Jllii" Ci u.iv,ptnm uv, uucj aoe ui uidiiv itrn- wavsan beine both nnhlin trl ment. (Land cheers.) Dr Adams, Banchory, replied. As a shareholder, he felt, as every shareholder must do, how much they were obliged to the countenance them and he looked uDOn the demonstration of that day as an earnest of the success of the railway.

They had here first the landed- of the district, and thinthe authorities of the great city at the- other end of the' lino. 'He was delighted from the appearances' of that day to think that uimuiuauis ot ADeraeen was gratinea oy. tne r--wuuij' wxuiau tuo uttste ui tue-iuiiaoitauLS ot Banchory for the refinements' and luicuries'of a great.city like Aberdeen was no' less ardent, and that both'could now be gra-tiued- Acknowledging the exertions of the Directors and oifi- hfl could nnf hut: fliint I.o. ll u. il 1..1.

na glorious prospects in view. (A -f1' ir', fVBB proposed Success to the Aberdeen Railway." um.w cuuueutea witn tnat ime lor-mauy years, and was, therefore, in some degree, able to say how much the Directors had endeavoured to make the undertaking a 'suc- uau uviu j-tiL-, ii-uui certain causes, t-o wmcn. id was not necessary to allude, been able to make their' line a pay- mf? one as nn trtiRiW) fKo Tlnol J. u. ---o -j- uuv Aiccoiuo.

ime. wuuiu ue; uutustne Aberdeen Kailway was the first in this part of an'd aiou uuuuuiiies juciaent to all suen. undertak ings, he was sure tho company would drink to the success of that line. MrD. then remarked that he would say.a few: words on the duties of Directors generally and proceeded humorously to illustrate the Ae-Mt- af.

in the management of a Bailway but he was sure the Directors ot the Aberdeen line had endeavoured faithfully to discharge their duty; and, regard to the Deeside Bailway, the public wpura oe tne directors- misfortune and not their fault if they were not able to comply with -the r-v xuregara to ins ADeraeeu itauway, he hoped its career would yet be one of great success and he had i -ii ui tne ojireciors, Jjora James mv. hart nor. nApn nhlo oi. a i at." vl i "'fu'Butiy iu attenu tnat aay. Lordship had been kind enough to inspect this line a uuuu ueiigntea wicn it.

mt il. then proceeded to refer to the liberal sphit in whioh the Directors tnS AnerdPOn K.ailarair t.nJ l.1. t. uou ouuoumgett me jueesiae une a consideration which alone would, he was sure, induce the company tO drink With all At, a i xTiosuerity iu.tne Aberdeen Bailway. (Drunk with much applause)! -i one oi me uireccors ot tne Acer- kZ? leei thaiik3- In COBline 'oe is beautiful line, the thous-iit ISnd j.

3.1. 11 a uuL-iu-reu. to mm wnat a ail- lerence in the expense of railway works since the Aberdeen line Was inrmprt anA at. 1.1L t. uau tue muter oeen conscruocea unaer the same favourable circumstances as the Deeside.

they i. i tj auie to pay a nanasome dividend to tbeir shareholders. But though formed under somewhat adverse circumstances, the Aberdeen line was progressing; from the nrst, the Aberdeen Bailway, it was seen, was one which required feeders," such as the Deeside line j' and he rejoiced to be present that day at its opening. He honed it would be DUMDuuiutuB, aa weitHs to tne puDiic: ana he assured them it had the best wishes for, its prosperity of (Loud cheers a-oeraeen nauway. Thfi i-CT A.TtjrvTl nnn.

n.T AT. TiT. -P 11 uiiuliusuu uuu ueaitn or tue secretary, JVlr iei'gusoii, remarking that during the short time Mr S1. had company, no one couia nave displayed more zeal, discretion, and suavity qualities that had surmount-eu many difficulties. (Loud applause.) Mr PBEOu-so2f.

Permit me to return my grateful thanks torthe high compliment you have paid me. can scarcely claim the high merit ascribed to me by Mr Duncan, but-so far as my exertions have gone in forwardine tbe Deesidn RuHwatt. 1 have yieldedthena with the greatest pleasure. Whatever AU Ai aemanaea trom me have been yielded with that spirit. These duties have been rendered all thn liniW and more pleasant from the constant support I have received Aiuumau una jjirectors pt the Uompany.

To them, gentlemen, I am sure you wil) agree with me in stating that the public of Aberdeen and Deeside are indfihrorl for i fm. tion of the Deeside Railway. I am qaite justified in stating yv u.UUVMu uuciAi iu uovui vruuiu nave oeen maae; ana 1 now only." hope, that since it- has. been made, and yon have within vour'reann nil tho H.ni uaiiiu AmiWUjr UUmiUUIliVUIflUU UaU otter, you will take that advantage of it. We have demon- juu mat a une can De maae at a cneap cost, within the original estimate of the prospectus, and we have now.

to fhraf JA 1. -J- A "VTT. -l i i. uai iu v.iiu ue iiiuuu to pay. vv.e aaa your assistance this, and I hope you will grant it, and send us all the WhAf.hAr 111 nNOlnffU- -uJ.

AT.A nnn 1 A -----t-wauilgcia Ul guUUB IIUIU JUU MU. JL 1CBI UUUUU OH line present occasion to acknowledge the deep debt of gratitude ftiira 4-r. Al.n rtffinl.1. AT. 1 J- vbc iuc ujuuiiia ai tuo ja.ueiueeu miwuy Viuuipany, ror.

their kind attention and assistance in making the arrangements for the opening of the Deeside Bailway. I have received every mark of their respect through their Secretary they have ever been ready to me their assistance, and promote my endeavours in putting the opening of this line on as good a foot I A.30;UTa 1.1.... A i I iiig jLiuOTiuiB. a. aito can umA3ure in uuermg xnem my omuviiuHua iu Aui.

ooioiom.c, uuu itupu iu every uimcuity "muj AWLiEn auupott, lauguierana applause) whieh having subsided mi iiiououjj ogam rose ana saia, i nave the pleasure of IntrArtiimntP tho 1-iioat r.9 At. 1 Iff. t. a -n vwu va who vutiitiuuurs tue xeesiae rvau- way. Anything I can say in their praise will do little to advance the name they have already acquired in the railway world, but -1 have very great pleasure in bearing testimony to the manner in wViTrlt tttAw v.uno at, t.aat.- vj uh.u vuuuuuuw uuv UI UUU XCe- SldO lmP.

MAntT TTAAI-iIa imnnnnn --4Tnn 1 vuuu laiiwajr WUltttl.ure COn- I llTl.f.Afl TTAI.it nnnln At A AT --A-A I lMmlr 'j-'J auu.buttL tue cuutratora nave a great aeal of comfort in them but if they had witnessed the straggle in the beginning of last week, they would have found that it required no little energy to carry these wbrks'through. am sure the Directors of the. Deeside Bailway are indebted to the P.nVitrAAf-l'irS ATt ho runflon.n-1- I .1. .1 muiAuer uney nave conducted their, intercourse, with us, and I beg leave to thank them for their kindness. I am sure vou will ibin with mn iri- wishing them many good jobs.

(Lahghter and applause). begto give "The Healths of Messrs Davidson and Leslie. MrDATiDBOH responded. In reference to the fcot that the Ime had been cheaply some might think the work thataccount must not be substaritial. Now, he had been engag in railway works for twenty years, and he could say' i knevyno lintj.

that was mbre substantially structed. They had. good tor and fences, instead of ah quality, of wood abAneHmes otherwise all was sonnd and substantial. The real raentof the cheapness was due to the engineers, iii adapting ik or the presenf. flowers, fruits, roots, and vegetables, was ve'rv 0pIay inalv beautiful, exceed- great assemblage of well dressed and respectable 2iLl throngsd tho haU during the day.

The Sl, fn tors could not have anticipated so large ana varirf a brought forward at thi9 time, he rt05 show-room double the size. The disDIav whs a show, Iaba although theTeSon nowTs SUTrC lection of vegetables was truly astonishing. Tlie rnS stocks of green kail brought from the garden of Mr tvnI minded nsof the days long ago, when two old men used to mH? in the garden of one of them, when each I seated himself, for the purpose of taking snuff non a head. A stand of hollyhocks, kindly sent for exhibitiS fr86 Cardno, Aberdeen, drew the visitors' attention, and were muoh admired; as also, a stand of hollyhocks and twn ct J-7 ofdahliasj Mr Cocker, Aberdeen. the cellence of these flowers, the names were much looked after ttie purpose of securing roots.

A basket of dahlias, from Mr Reid, Myreton, Insch, as also potatoes from different partes of eStTaordinary sizes. The band enlivened the exhibition ve much during the hours of adm ttan their choicest pieces. ThejudOTs-MessrsHallofKeithhall; Woodof Logie- and Sfolfowsf madetheiraWardS tbe i PBOPESSIOKAt CLASS. Greenhouse or Stove PIants-1, Charles Eoss, Free Manse- 2 BobertSj Meldrum House H0USe; Light Fuchsias 1, A. Eoberts 2 and 3, Charles Boss Greenhouse Plants A.

Roberts Coxcombs A. Eoberts; 2, James Wilson, Oldmeldrum Doub Stocks fin pots) 1, A. Koborts 2, Wm. Hallidav, Kirkhin Double Stocks (id spikes) 1, George 2, Roberts; 3, Alex. Webster, Fingask Herbaceous Plants 1, A.

Roberts 2, John Mair, straloch 1 Charles Ross 'i Petunias: (in stalks) 3, G. Craickshank, Rothiebrisbanc -i i Roberts 3, A. Webster, Fingask 1,, uiiuo, t-vip. namaay Marigolds (African) 1.2, and 3, John Mair and 2, AferrOTdyceVTillygreig 3, Roberts vtirhfinno BiipaVl A -D-i Pansies 1, A. Roberta; 2, Wm.

Hallidav CarnaHons (half flakes) 1,2, and 3, John Smiib i-t trichie Picotees 1 and 2, Dr Ingrain AnUrrhinums-1, A. Webster 2, A. Fordyce 3, John Smiih Dahlias 1, A.Roberts 2, Alex. Webster; 3, A. Fordvce Dahlias (fancy)- 1, A.

Roberts; 2rJohn Mair Hollyhocks Ingram; Keav, Oldmtldrum Grapes 1,2, aud 3, Alex. Webster Nectarines 1, 2, and 3, Alex. Webster Melons 2, and 3, A. Roberts Vegetable Marrow 1, Alex. Webster; 2, John Mair; 3, John Jargonelle Pears 1 John Mair 2', A.

Roberts Pears of any sort 1, 2, and 3, Jobu Mair Hums 1, John Mair; 2, A. Roberts; 3, John Mair Dessert Apples 1, A. Roberts 2, John Smith 3, John Mair Baking Apples 1, John Mair; 2, G. Cruickshank 3r John Cherries-land 2, Roberts; 'Ua" Raspberries 1, Manse of Meldrum 2, John Mnir; 3 A Fordr Strawberries 1, Alex. Webster; 2, John; Mair; Robert Black Currants- Roberts; 2, Alex.

Webster; Mair White Currants 1 and 2, A. Roberts Red- Currants 1 A. Roberts 2, A Fordvce 3', John Mair Largest Gooseberries 1, 2, and 3, John Smith Rett Gooseberries 1 A. Fordyce Ross 3, A Foviiyc Green Gooseberries 1, Johu Mair 2' and A. Fbrdycc Carrots 1, Alex.

Webster; 2, Charles Rbss Beet Root 1, John Mair 2, A. Webster John Smith Parsnips 1, A. Roberts; 2, John 3, A. Roberts Parsley 1, John Kelly, Oldmeldrum Cruicksbailk A.Webster Potatoes (round, 3 varieties) 1, John Hair 2, John Smith 3 i Webster Potatoes varieties) 1, 2, and 3, A. Webster Leeks 1,.

Wm. Halliday 2, A. Webster; 3, John Smith Celery 1 A. Roberts 2 and 3, John Mair Green Kail Stephen Wilson Cabbages 1 Roberts 2, A. Webster Cauliflower 1, A.

Roberts 2, John Mair Onions 1 and 2, A. Fordyce; 3, A. Roberts Bouquet of Flowers Wm Halliday Device of Wild Flowers John Mair EXTRA PRIZES. Extra Priziygiven by Dr Ingram, for the 12 Best Hollvholks, os A. Roberts- Extra Prize, given by Dr Ingram, for the 3 Best Stalks Celcrv 6d A.

Roberts Smith extra Prize of 2s Gd in plants, for the 0 Best Cut "Verbenas A. Roberts AMATEUR Heaths John Forbes, druggist Fuchsias (dark) 1, Johu Forbs 2 and 3, James Wilson Fuchsias (light) 1, James Wilson 2, John Forbes 3, J. Wilson reenhouse Plants James Wilson Coxcombs I and 2, Alexander Knox, Oldmeldrum 3, J. Wilson Double Stocks, in pots John Watt, Oldmeldrum; 2, J. Keav 3, James Wilson Double Stocks, in spikes 1 and 2, James Keav; 3, James -Hanson, Cromlethill Hardy Annuals 1 and 2, James Wilson Herbaceous Plants 1 Miss Davidson, Mains of Cairnbrogie 0 Miss Mansou, Elblean 3, James Kelly, Oldmeldrum Peustemonayin spikes Miss Davidson Petunias 1 and 3, Miss Marr, Auchinhove Marigold (French): police officer; 2 and 3, Jas.

Wilson Marigold (African) James Wilson; 2, W. Mis Mansonv. Crondethill Asfcere Watt. 2, James Keay; 3, John Watt Verbenas, cutflbwers 1, and 2, Miss Marr 3, James- Keny Pansies 1,. James Johnston, Fingask 2 and' 3, James Wilson Carnations, half bizarre, half flakes George Carle, Daviot irPfcotees Ds-Ingram 2 and 3, George Carle Phloxes Ingram; 2, Smith, Daviot Antirrhinums 4: and' 2, James Keay 3'; Miss Marr Dahlia, l'iand-2i JtunesKeay; 3, Dr Ingram Br Ingram Hollyhocks 1, 2, and 3, Dr Ingram Vegetable Marrow James Wilson; Knox Jargonelle 'Feats 1 and 2, Stephen Wilson; 3, G.

Alexander, Batra-Pears, of any-sort Stephen Wilson Dessert Apples 12, and 3, Miss Davidson Baking -ApplesA-1, Dr Ingram; 2, Stephen Wilson; 3,. MissDa-vidson Cherrias James-Keay; 2, Stephen Wilson Raspberries Manse of Meldrum; James-Manson, Ctomlet- hill 3, William Smith, Daviot Black Currants Stephen Wilson; 2, Manse of Meldrum; 3, Miss Mansoa Red'Currants 1 and 2, tephen Wilson 3, John- Kelly Gooseberries 1, Stephen Wilson; 2, James- Manson; 3, Alexander Webster, shoemaker Red Gooseberries 1, Stephen Wilson; 2, James-Mtmson 3, John Tarves, Newseat Green Gooseberries 1, 2, aud.3, Stephen Wilson Carrp'ts-7-1 and 2, Dr Ingram 3, John Duncan-Beetroot 1 and 2, Rev. Thomas Wildman, Oldmeldrum; 3, Wm. M'Donald Parsnips -1 John Davidson, Oldmeldrum Parsley 1, John-Kelly; 2, James Keay; Ata.Kiiox Potatoes, long, 3 varieties 1, 2, and 3, Gieorge Carle Potatoes, round, 3 varieties 1, B. Reid, Wil- son 3, B.

Reid, Balcairn Leeks 1 Alexander Knox 2, William Tumbull, Loohend 3, John Davidson, Oldmeldrum Pickling Cabbage 1 and 2, Stephen WHsou-Savoys Ingram 2, Stephen Wilson Green Kail 2, and 3, Stephen Wilson Cabbages 1, Stephen Wilson 2, John Kolly Cauliflower 1, James Keay 2, Dr Ingram-Onions 1, Geo. Gray, Tarves 2, Stephen Wilson; 3, J. Duncan Boucjuet of Flowers 1 and 2, James O-ldmeliiium Device of Flowers David Lindsay, Manse of Meldrum Smith Cardno's prize of 2s 6d, value in Plants, for 4 Cut Yer- benas James Wilson Mrs Donald's prize of 2s 6d, for the best 6 Carrots John Kelly Rev. J. Eastou's prize of 2s 6d, for tbe best Six Seedling Pansies James Keay Rev.

T. Wildman's prize of 2s the- best4 Heads Cauliflower James Keay In the list of prizes for Pansifs, Amateur Class, the 1st prize hould have been awarded to Miss Marr, Auchinhove but, in the arranging of the specimens, one of them was lost, and not being the number spacifiedi in the schedule, the Judges could not award a prize to them but they were unanimous iu deciding them to be the finest in the class. STRATHBOeiE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This Society held their Second Competition for the season, in fra Pan.1, t) V' ji' i i.e- T.i j. Ajwivui Awjwma b.muy grauteu oy iur -uauuonaiu, on Thursday the 1st September.

Of Dahlias, Hollyhocks, cut VnrrlAnQH T1aAm- A AT A UUU A.UlU&t, LUerti TViAO i UULUC- rous, magnificent, and brilliant array among which were some of the newest in cultivation. Stocks, Marigolds, Asters, and other annuals were also-well represented. The. Floral Devices were most beautiful, and composed of the choicest flowers now IT, aiiougcu mm a UUO ICgmu bO UrUSblU SKI1I. a4S 10 Fruits and Vegetables, we need not enlarge, the whole being first-rate many of them of immense growth.

In most of the classes it was wonderful to observe the. perfection which has been attained in their cultivation. The public was admitted to the exhibition at a little oast one o'clock, till five, aud tni. a laj.t mi, luvcAiai a cfj ittiKo auu lunueubiui company acieuueu, rtrlift annlA a -j ai- at a octjiaicia uuiieioauj iai Muuiire tue iiowers, occ.jjcic., tnuu which a finer display was never presented by any exhibition in this part of the A verv select band was in attendance, and gave additional zest "by their performances. The Judges ou this occasion were Messrs Hardie, Newton and Wood, Logie-Elphinstone, and the following is the award of prizes ifABST OB PJJOEESSIOISAI, CLASS.

12 Dahlias, distinct varieties 1, Wm. Ogg, Templand; 2, G. Morrison, Haddo 3, Wm. Knowles, Lessendrum 8 Carnations, bizaxres and flakes Walter Aitcbison, Huntly Lodge; 2, G. Morrison 3, W.

Ogg 12 Hollyhocks, varieties 1, W. Aitchison 2, W. Ogg i Hollyhocks, on stalks not exceeding throe feet in length, sorts 1, W. Knowles 2, J. Michie, Rothiemay House 8 Picotees, distinct varieties G.

Morrison, Haddo 6 Verbenas, distinct varieties 1, W. Aitchison; 2, W. Ogg; 3, W. Knowles 6 Phloxes, distinct varieties W. Ogg 4 Greenhouse Plants, distinct genera 1, W.

Aitchison 2, William Knowles 4 Miscellaueou's Plants distinct varieties 1, W. Aitchison; 2, W. Knowles 3, A. WiBely, Huntly 8 Stocks, single trusses, of sorts-1, W. Knowles; 2, G.Morrison, Cobairdy 'French Marigolds, of sorts land Morrison, Cobairdy; 3, J.Micbie 4 African Marigolds, of sorts G.

Morrison 2, W. Ogg; 8,0. Morrison 12 other Annuals, of sorts, flowered iu open border A Wisely 4 Cockscombs, of sorts G. Morrison 4 Fuschias, in pots, distinct varieties Knowles 2, A. Wisely 0 Roses, in pots, of sorts W.

Knowles 8 Hardy Perrennial Plants, distinct genera 1, W. Ogg; 2, G. Morrison 4 of sorts W. Ogg 6 Pentstemons, of sorts Knowles; 2. W.

Ogg; 3, J.Micbie 4 Cinerarias, in pots. ofsorts W. Knowles 12 Asters, of sorts 1, W. Ogg; 2, W. Knowles; 3, G.

Morrison, Haddo 1 Basket of Fruit, not less than six-sorts, not forced W. Kuowles 1 Melon 1 and 2, J. Michie; 3, Aitchison 2 Clusters of Aitohison 2, G. Morrison, Haddo 2 Brussels Sprouts 1, G.Mo'rrison; 2, Michie 4 Heads Celery 1 and 2, J. Michie; 3, G.

Morrison 6 Bakmg Apples liMissForeyth.Huntty: 2, A. Wisely; 3, James Robertson, Huntly- -6 Dessert Apples 1 aud 2, Morrison 3, W. Ogg 1w-Ogg; Wisely Red Gooseberries, largest and best A avoured 1, W. Aitcbison 2, G. Morrison 3: 1 Where not otherwise mentioned, the name G.

Morrison is that Morrison, Cobairdy." 2 Carrots, largest and cleanest 1, J. Moorhouse 2, A. Milne 3, Tjoctter, (jrreeniands 3 Leeks A. Songster; 2, G. Moorhouse 3, A.

Milne -2 Cauliflower Rev. J. G. Young; 2, Walker, Hatton 3, Rev J. Young 2 Cabbages 1, G.

Anderson 2 and Walker 2 Red Pliskliog Cabbages G. L. Moir Savoys! Moorhouse .,2 Stalks Brussels Sprouts Rev. J. G.

Young 2HeadsCelerv Rev. J. B. Yonm? 2 Stocks Green Kail 1, G. Webster; 2, J.

Walker 8 Turnip's, largest and cleanest 1, J. Stewart, Boat 3. Renburn 2, G. L. Moir; 6 Bound: Potatoes 5, J.

Mackenzie; 2, Rev. J. G. Young; 3, J. Johnston, Hatton W.

Dancan, Grange; 2, Rev. J. G.Young; Mackenzie 6 Pods Beans 1 and 2, R. Gordon, Hatton; 3, G. 1.

Moir 6 Stalks Curlei Parsley 1, J. Mackenzie; 3, A. Milne Basket Vegetables Rev. J. G.

Young Basket Fruit G. Anderson Basket Cut Flower's A. Sangster Bouquet Flowers G. S. Moir Device iii Border Flowers W.

Robb, Boat i EXTRA PKIZES. 25 Pods Beans, by Mr Jarae3 Forbes 1 J. Johnston, Hatton 2, R. Gordon 3. G.

L. Moir iSjSprmgisowa QnioiTD, lirfl. Milusi Esii.Bf iHualale 1, J. Jotfu- GiFrencli Marigolds, by Rev. Milne G.

2, J. John. stool Hdtton' 6 Hawthoraden Apples, by a Friend; per Rev. D. Milne JW.

jADaei-soo; j. weDster; j. jonnscon, Hattou 3 Stocks Green.Kail, by Mr J. Johnston, Hatton 1, G. Webster 2.

J. Walker 4 Golden Yellow Turnips, by Mr J. Johnston, Disblair 1, J. Mac- iienzie; .1. Jonnston, Hatton; w.

uuncan, urange 4 Red Pickling by Mr G. 'Webster, Newlands 1, A. G. Anderson 4 Hollyhocks, bv Messrs Smith Carcfno, Aberdeen 1, J. Johu- 3 Heads Celery, by Mr R.

HendersoD, Manse Rev. J. G. Youne 4 Heads'Celery, by W. Young, W.S., Edinburgh Rev.

J. G. Young Device in Border Flowers, by the Female -Workers, Cothalmills J. Sbiriffs O'Self Dahlias, by. Mr James Cocker, Sunnypark, Aberdeen J.

Johnston, Hatton Best Plant, in pot, (not mentioned in tbe Schedule), by Mr John i bUURUWlUa VyrUIUUlC, lUUltUUlltlS 1 Light and 1 Doric Fuchsia, by Mr J. Thomson, Fintray House J. Crombie Best KeptBouae and Garden among the Cottagers, by Sir W. Forbes. CraisrievR-r 1.

J. Johnston. Hatton: 2. W. Andprsmi Best Kept'Garden, by Arthur Forbes, W.S., Edinburgh G.

Webster Second Best Kept Garden, by J. Crombie, Cothalmills ELLON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. tnr atmann Tnm, Vfnli 1 i-T. rL. I ho flair hAinn- ifUMr nnu.U.nun nit ll, i p-wjiwuiwj iwc were urtHisac QlftnlaV fvf! TffthlTaBI wnn.

uvr.Qn.tir.1.- -J Tir Li Fewl of England and Kendall's "Crimson King" exhibited fioered Lihnras, from Ellon- Castle, attracted general "tQsc senmng peculiarity was tne Mr Milne. MmiiH fF RsAlpmnnf tw.ai. 01 -'3 viitWv4 "1 lUbUg lit tllUUUl1' iaranina, nvrrl It A- -It. it Uu (vcigucu j.2 iuav fx caooage, Deiongmg also to tne same genweman, measured 43 inches in circumference, and WeiGfherl 12 Ihs. imnorm Tn orWIhVn i i j.1 owiuuii uj cue iciil KUUUUCBB Ui sne arcicies, we cannot onutr noticmg, as- well worthy oi imitation bv othfife.

ttiA. Vii oeiunguig 10 lviiss miine, view uottage, aQa the Eev.1 W. Brewster, both of whicb got a first prize. uc Auiiwyiug ta a ust. or cue prizes awaraea .1.

wrxtfl-n Tr. A ac 2Greenhous Win. Todd', Turnerhell 2, Mr Jotm, .8 Fuchsias (a light and a AJbx- Milne, Maius Este- i iTil 0 asaiou -2 Fuchsias Mr Milne 4 Stocksl, Mr W. Todd; 2, ditto 4 Phloxes Mr antes Blaok, Lontslev Cottasre. Ellon uaniias 1, JVlr W.

Todd; Falconr, Artrocbie: Dr Bad aiciomu auu ur 4 Hoses l.Mf Black; 2, Mains of Watarton 4 Carnations 1, Mr Dawson, Ci-udeu 2 and 3, Mr Ireland i Picotees 1, Mr Dawson 2, Mr W. Todd 3, Dr Reid li arciuxia; ivir jsae, sen. JHollyhoc3i(bloqm3)l, Mr Black; 2-Mr Garden, MillofArS-lethen 3r Mr W. TniM i 2 Hollyhobks fspiks) Mr W. Todd 3.

Half-hardy Ahnual-1, Mr Rae, 2, Mr Ireland Jjiway. Animals 1, Mr Andrew Xiiylor, iUion Mtm Sitae; 3 Ir BewT 'liters 1, Mr Reid 6 Herbaceous Plants Dr Reid; 2MrArMiine; Todd -4 Shrubs T. -Rlalr iw 1 Hydrangea 3 Mr W. Todd Mr A. Miine Apples 1, Miss Milne; SvMr-A.

Milne; S.MrMidSler, Ellon 1 :4 Bakintj Apples 1, Mr A. Minse-; 2, Mr Ireland; Davidson 4Pears-r-l, MrA. 12 Strawberries-1, Miss Milne; 2, Mr Dawson; 3, MrMiddler 12 Raspberries 1, Mr Falconer Middler; 3, Mr A. Ruxton Gooseberries Kev. W.

Brewster, Ellou PJ5tKJd GoMcberries-l, Misses Milne, Rose Cottage, Ellon; 2, aa. xtrewswr 'i Auuiisf iur -jiayior; Milue 1 Pint Yellow do. I and 2, Miss MUne 3, Misses Milne, Rose i Piit Red Currants---1, Mr Ireland 2, Misses Milne 3, Miss MllllA i a-, Whitfl It Miss' Milne 2, MrMiddler; 3, Mr Falconer 2 a uu. Aulas. iVAune; ana misses Mime 2 Heads: Cauliflower 1, Mr Ireland 2, Mr Black Mr Middler fi Itmmi.

t- 41 ATACTICA JLTA AbClU ULU OreWSKr 28 Pods Pease 1, Mr Buxton, Doi-bshill; 2, Mr, W. Todd; 3, Mr 6 Carrois 1, Misses MUne 2, Mr G. Webster; 3, Mr Brewster 12 Potatoes (round) A. Milne 2, Dr Reid 3, Mr A. Cowis Ellon 12 Do.

(kidney) 1, Dr Reid 2 and 3, Mr A. Taylor 4 Beet 1, Misses Milne 2, Mr A. Milne 3, Mr Brewster 2 Cabbages 1 Mr A. Milne 2, Mr Black 3, Mr Brewster 1 Stook Green Kail--1 and 2, Mr A. MUne 3, Mr Rae, sen.

A Basket of Vegetables Mr Falconer A Basket of Fruit Mr Brewster -Device in Hardy Flowers Mi- W. Todd Do. in Wild Flowers Do. -A Merit Ticket to Mr Brewster for Maagel Wurzel i EXTRA PHIZES OFFERED By Messrs Dickson Edinburgh, 6 Verbenas Rev. J.

Ireland Messrs Aberdeen, 4 Stocks 1, Rev. J. Ireland 2, Messrs Henderson Sons, Brechin, 4 Phloxes 1, Rov. J.Irelaud 2, Dr Reid aiai jltbuuus VT Aeia C. N.

Gordon, Hallhead, Basket of Vegetables 1, Rev Brewster 2, Mr G. Hittcheon 3, Dr Reid C. ST. Gordon, Basket of Fruit 1, Miss Milne 2, Rev. Mr I SECOND 6 Greenhouse Plants Mr Johu Murray, gardener, Ellon CasUe 2-Fuohsias (light) 1, Mi Murray; 2, Mr John Leighton, gardener Auchmacoy; 3, Mr Murray 4 Stocks, iu pots 1, Mr Dictok, pardoner, Foveran House 2 John Turner.

TnrnBrhall 3 Mi. T.piohtnn 6 Do. spines 1, Mr Diack 2, Mr Leighton 3 Balsams 1, DrReid 2, Mr Rae, sen. 12 Herbaceous Plants Mr Murray 12 1, Mr Murray; 2, Mr W. Brown, gardener Arnage 4 Phloxes-1, Mr Murray; 2, Mr Leighton; 4 Pensleinons1, Mr Leighton 12 Dahlias 1 Mr Leighton 2, Mr Diack; 3, Mr Leighton 8 Mr Leighton 2, Mr Diack 3, C.

N. Gordon, Esq, A-uiJA'j' jlij. iiAi- aiuuk u. is. uordon.ujsq.

8 Roies 1 Mr Leighton 2, Mr Murray 3, Mr A. White, Peter- lienrl 6 Verbenas Mr Leighton; 2, J. Turner, 3, C. N. Gordon, 8 Hollyhocks 1, Mr Murray; 2, Mr Leighton; 3, C.

N. Gordon. Esa: 6 Asters 1, J. 2, Mr 3, J. Turner, Esq.

laud 2, Mr Leighton Mr Murray 6 Gamations C. N. Gordon, Esq. i 5fots 1, Mr Whyte; 2, C. N.

Gordon, 3, Mr Whyte 6 Heibaceous Plants 1, Mr Leighton; 2, Gordon, 3. MrDiack 8 Shrubs I. and 2, Mr Murray 3, N. Gordon; Esq. 1 Green Flesh Melon 1 and 2, Do.

6 Greengage Plums Do. 6.Plums-, anysoit 1, C.N. Gordon, 2, Mr A. Milne; 3, J. Turner, Esq.

Brown; 2, -C. H. Gordon. Esq. 3, J.

Turner, Esq 6 Dessert Apples 1 and 2, Mr Brown; 3, C. N. Gordon, Esq 8 Baking Apples 1, Mr Brown 2 aud 3, Mr Leighton 26 Raspberries, red 1 Mr Leighton 2, C. Gordon, Esq 25. do.

white C. N. Gordon, Esq. Strawberries 1 and 2, C. N.

Gordon, Esq. 3, Mr Brown" Black Currants 1 and-2, Mr Leighton 3, C. N. Gordon, Esa Red Currants 1, Mr Leighton 2, Mr Murray 3, Mr Diack White Currants 1 and 2, Mr Leighton; 3, Mr Brown 2 Gooseberries (largest) Mr Alexander Whyte ftt. Rsd Gooseberries 1, Mr Brown 2, Mr Murray; 3, Mr Brown Qt.

Green Mr Brown 2, Mr Leighton- 3 Mr Brown Qt' Ldghon08eberrieS 2 J- Turner, 3, Mr 2 Heads CauliCower 1, Mr'Leightoii j. 2, Mr Murrav 3 MrDinnTi 3 Heads Celwy-1; Mr Diack; 8 arid 3, kr Leighton Ml Diaot 12 OnionB 1 and2, Mr Mr Leightoh 6 CaEsof -1' N' Goron! 2' Mr whyte 3, C. k. Gordon, 4 Red Bt 1, Mr Leighton 2, MrBro'wn; Mr Diaok' Basket of Vegetables 1 J. Turner, Esq, 2, Mr Murrav 3 Mr Diack A Merit Ticket to Mr Diaok, for 6 Potatoes, forty-fours EXTRA PKIZES 'OFFERED BY MessrsSmith Cardno, Aberdeen, for Fancy Dahlias, Mr Leigh-Messrs Dickson Edinburgh, for 2 Fuchsias; Mr Murray Messrs Henderson Sous, Brechin, for 12 Verbenas; Mr Leighton Do-, far 6 Phloxes, Mr Diaok Messrs Ben.

Reid Aberdeen, for 6 Asters, Mr Whyte for 4 stocks, Mr Diaok ton on ons' for 6 Holly hooks, Mr Leigh- Mr J. Cooker, Aberdeen, for 8 Dahlias, Mr Leighton An Extra Pri was awarded to -George Bold, under-gardener, Ellon Castle, for a beautiful Model of a Cottage and Flower Garden in front Prizes given for Cot.Gardcns, by 'Alexander Ellon -Castle. On Ellon Estato, Parish of Ellon 1, John Harvey; tailor, Ellon 9, David Webster, Cookston; 8, Alexander Lainir, painter, Ellon; John Johnston, baker, Ellon; Gordon, carpenter; Ellon On Ellon Estate, Parish of Logiei; Alexander Davie, Tarty: 2, James Rutherford, do. and permahent way, I have -no hesitation- in savi'iiir thabtliov n'affiniAnl- nt.A ..4. -A 1- -ff S7l-a twiiAviwiiu, ui a Aiiuiijr aAeuubtju, ua uu any oi tue great lines in take tins opportunity of thanking the Directors for the confidence thoy have all along placed in pie, and various other acts -kindness.

I have also to thank the secretary for the. assistance I have at. all times received-; land I cannot allow thiB opportunity to pass without testifying; to the able manner the contractora, Messrs Davidson and Leslie, have finished-the line. They have not only pushed.the works forward with great energy, but they have at all-times shown.every desire to execute them in a-substantial and workmanlike manner. I am quite sure that the contractors, their ageiits, and all associated with me on the works, will join me -in acknowledging the kindness: and liberality of the landowners and farmers along the Their liberality and indulgence has been a great means in assisting us in being able to finish the-line so successfully, and in "so short a time, and tbeir kind hospitality will, I am surerho long remembered by us all, (Applause).

Accept my best thanks for the honour you have paid me. The Chairman, next gave success to the Great North of GnAAl-J ovwuauu nauway wnen, that line was formed, and the railway system extended to the Moray Frith, it would command the traffic of the whole north of Scotland, aud be found greatly advantageous to the city of Aberdeen. (Loud cheers.) Mr Milne of Kinaldie, a Director of the GreatMTorth of Scotland Bailway, returning thanks, said, We are doing our best to construct our line in the most economical manner, arid, considering the cost of the construction of lines hitherto, we tliink weare doing wonders. (Cheers and a laugh.) If we do not equal you cheapness, we are at least determined to make a hnj suited to the nature of the country through which it passes, and so as to pay our shareholders. And I may tell you, gentle- iiipu, no epeut to nave aii tne nappy racesnow around me nextyearbythistimetoopen.it.

(Cheers.) We know very well it is only bv railwavs we can stand in nrlfli those parts of the. country south of us; and the Great North line Will complete the net-work of railways in the north, that' otherwise tend greatlv more full tn flovelnno Anr tasaiwdo in- everjj- branch of (Renewed applause.) We have had jl; atltt adverse innuences to con- ten'dhgainst, but wearenowprogi-essing, and, trust, will have a-similar meetina to the nrpsp.nf. at TtiTntlu yb'ii 'iill back to Aberdeen in the afternoon. (Cheers.) Mr M. ufuacu mo ncuttu ul unairmaTi, mr jjuncan, wnose euorgy extricating the affairs of the Caledonian line, as well as'iri conducting the present, he highly eulogized.

j.uu i-uasL was arunK very cordially. The CHAiRaiAS briefiv reolied. Mr Milne had nvArrnf-An hia services; -but he acknowledged he had taken a great interest in the success of this railway, because he believed it to be an experiment "worth a fair trial. fAnnlnnsA.i The Ceodpiee. proposed the health of the Marchioness of iiuntiy, whose virtues were well known on Deeside coupling with 'the toast, the name of.

her: ladyship's father, Bev. Mr jrcgus. iau tne rtev. ivir rBGUS appropriately returned thanks. Mr LESLIE.

One of the VroiltrflolvTrii rirnnnaart 4ita liAAlfli nf Mr Notman, whose calculations had led to the formation of this line, and all of which had been verified in a manner highly, creditable to Mr. N. (Great applause.) Mr oiMAir acknbwledered the toast. Ahont two cerfaiii calculations had' been made Cbv Mr himself 1 as to the cbsfc-of iCOns'triitinga line along Deeside MrBrnngton, whoTiappehed'then to' be in the a survey at lli-t il Mr.uac( ujio igouii; Ul VVUIUU TVdB bUti.ll CUeSU CUiliUiatlOUS were found to be correct. He also expressed the anticipation that twelve months hence would realise the calculation that the line would r.

The Chaibkais- then said he could not allow' the meetihg.td without acknowledging the great services' rendered by MrDayidson of Inchmarlo, the; croupier, to this railway, particularly in the substantial wav of assisting in the finannna. as'well as for the zeal and energy of his active services. He proposeatuey should aevote. a bumper to-Mr health. The toast was received with loud cheers, and was hannilv acBiuowieagea ny ju lmviason; atcer which the company separatea.

During the dinner, the City Band "discoursed elodueht music," and were succeeded by the Banchory Band during' the! intervals of the toasts. Arrangements having been completed, the train started on its return to Aberdeenj which, after a very pleasant trip; was reacnea torty-seven minutes. The line was opened for traffic on- Thursday, and has-been very successful in the passenger department; No fewer than 1000 enjoyed a trip on Saturday. The Deeside is worked oy tne Scottish (Jentral uompany, in connection with the acot- tisn isxiaiana ana Aberdeen lines. The following are the stations on the line, with their respective distances, from Aberdeen: Cults, 3J miles; Murtle, tf; Culter, 7-; Park, 10i Mills of Drum, IZt and the Banchory terminus, about 16i miles distant.

The facilities and terms -for both.passengors and goods traffic are, as- will be seen, exceedingly favourable an arrangement that will no doubt be round advantageous to the shareholders as well as the community for in this respect, liberality, like virtue, brings its own reward. The Station buildings, in course of erection, are of wood, and remarkably neat and convenient. The line has been constructed at an expense that renders it a marvel in railway-making; but it is by no means to be inferred from this, that the works must therefore be slight and unsubstantial. It has to be remarked, in the first place, to account for the smallness of the cost, that there is onlv one line of rails quite sufficient for the-purposes of so short a distance, ana wnere two trams will not oe upon the rails at one time. Again, from the nature of the ground on tbe line's course, the gradients there were almost no rocky cuttings, and no tuunelling whatever the only works of the least difficulty were tbe bridge at Buthrieston, and tho viaduct at Culter.

The land has also been acquired on most advantageous terms. But probably the cost has. been kept down fully as muoh as in any other way by great skill and very minute and careful supervision in the engineering department to which has to be added the iufluence of a Board of Directors.headed by a gentleman who has devoted first-rate talents' and a perfect understanding of the business most.zealously and energetically to the securing of economy combined with efficiency. The advantages which this little line presents to the public are, on the whole, perhaps unequalled by any of equal extent in the kingdom. The scenery of Deeside possesses beautiss peculiar to itself.

Along the course of the line, tho pleasing windings of the river are almost every moment in view; and theliyooded slopes-rising on either side present a mixture of quiet beauty with the romantic, that charms the bebolder. In the upper part of the valley to which the railway, if it does not reach, -at least facilitates communication, nature is seen in her' granaesc aspects ana it- would be- well nieh lmnossible to a locality where' could be-found-equal means': and -fr-. A 'l AIU1UUAIIUK.9 1UA: ACliA-ArAblUU tUllA bU JUVIUU pUyli.Ui OA mental faculties. The climate is pleasant and invigorating. The people are intelligent and These remarks: might be addressed to tourists; pur 'townsmen will ere long prove, by securing Deeside residences (for tho line is studded with charming spots for villas), that they appreciate the healthful outlet to city din and smoke' which the district presents.

The valley of Deesjde is already well cultivated but railway communication will present facilities that the enterprising landlord and agriculturist will not fail to take advantage of, for the introduction of those improvements of which the enlightenment of the present day is so rife. This topic is inviting but the reader will indulge his own anticipations. On the whole, for many reasons, we wish the Deeside Bailway all success, aud we do so with great. confidence; that success will be achieved by it, from the enthusiasm that has signalized its opening. ECNTBAY HOBTTJS CLUB.

-The Fintray Hortus Club held their last show for the season, in the School-room, Hatton, ou Saturday the 3d The display of flowers, fruits, and roots, was good, being a decided improvement over last year in the quality of the productions exhibited; Mr Giennie, Kntray House, sent, for exhibition a collection of mo3t superb vegetables, for whicb the garden of Eintray House is so justly famed also a stand of fine Holly-hooks, i elegantly constructed Device in border flowers. Mr Mackenzie, flogie, exhibited some potatoes of prodigious dimensions; had they been sent to the Exhibition they would have astonished even Pat himself. The music was furnished by the same friends as at last show, and greatly enlivened the proceedings. The judges Messrs Taylor, In-veruryj and Steele, Skene House, awarded the prizes as follow -r 3 Greenjiouse Plants Webster, Hattou; Johnston, do. Scarlet Geranium (in pot) I and 2, A.

Sangster, CotualmUls; 3, G. do. Geranium, any other sortr-1, Tosh, Cairopark 2 and 3, Bev. J. G.

young, Manse Dark Fuchsia 1, A. WiU, Cothaloiins 2, J. ShirLfiB, i Milne, Summerhill light Euchaia Shiriffs 'VTOteFachsia Boat; 2, J. Cumming, Hatton; Shiriiiit Ohina Rose I. M'tean, Eowoairn Hydrangea 1, J.

Sbiriffs 2, J. Gumming; 3, Milne Shiriffa- that came from Aberdeen, and a goodly number of gentlemen in and around Banchory, repaired to one of the station buildings, a lofty and well-lighted place, where an elegant and sumptuous luncheon, provided by the Directors, was served by Mr Grant of the Burnett Arms. Covers were laid, for two hundred, and were fully occupied. ohn Duncan, Chairman of the Directors, presided and P. Davidson Esq.

of Iuchmarlo. an efficient member of the Board of Direction, was croupier, assissted by Mi Willet, and Mr Ferguson, Secretary, un tue ngnt ot tue unairman were Provost Henry, and Major M'Kirdy, -69th -Regiment; on the left, the Rev. Mr Pegus, and Mr lnnes of Raemoir. Amongst those present, we observed Baillies Sim and ledingham; Mr Inglis, Dean of Treasurer Elmsly; Sheriff Watson Mr Thurburn of Murtk; Captain Ramsay of Banchory Lodge; Admiral Sir James Gordon, Glassel; J. C.

Colquhoun, Esq, Blackball Mr Gibson of Kinmundy J. H. Burnett, Crathes; Mr Hepburn of Mr Gordon.of-Craigmyie,; Sirnieof Johnston the Officers of the 69th Wat-, son, Banchory Dr Adams, Banchory Mr Sim, Merchant, Banchory Messrs N. Farquhar, James Simpson, Alex. Eraser, James Davidson, Advocates, Aberdeen George Raith, Secretary, Aberdeen' Railway Company Alex.

Chivas, Esq. W. Littleiohn. Banker: Messrs Leslie and Davidson, the Contractors R. R.

Notman, Esq. W. Oughterston, Esq. J. Willet, Engineer A.

B. Whyte, Esq. Mr Milhe of Kinaldie, A blessing was asked bv Rav. Mr Hutchison. Banchorv.

Ternan, and thanks returned bv Rev. Dr Paul, Banchory- Devenick. The Chairman then rose and said the Directors of the Deeside Railway were very sensible of the kindness and cour tesy wmcn tne party now assembled had manifested that day, in having accepted, with such readiness and promptitude, the invitation to accompany them (the Directors) hither. The Directors believed it to be a good omen of the support which the line was likely to receive from the public generally, when they found such a company as the present assembled on so short notice. (Cheers.) Eor though, no doubt, the attractions of Deeside were great, yet the presence of those now assembled betokened a feeling that only an interest in the Railway itself could have evoked.

At their meeting to-day, as at' every meeting of the kind, the first toast was the health of the Queen, and at no time or place could it more appropriately or with greater enthusiasm be given, than when her Majesty had just come within the influences of the Deeside Railway, at the place of her temporary abode. He gave the Queen." The toast was enthusiastically drunk with all the honours. Air National Anthem." The next toast proposed from the chair was the health of "Prince Albert and the rest of the Royal Family." (All the honours.) The Chairmait then gave "the Array and Navy," bodies to which we were indebted for preserving us from war, as well as to fight for us during war for, no doubt, peace was maintained by a demonstration of readiness for war as effectually as by any other means. (Loud oheers.) The name of Captain Law was coupled with the toast, which was drunk to with all the honours. Captain Bowen returned thanks at Captain Law's request.

uaptain a. expressed, on behalt ot mmselr and other omcers, their thanks for the kind invitation to be present that day. They wished all success to the Deeside Railway; and, for himself, he believed, if every excursion was as pleasant as the first one had been, the amount of traffic would be extraordinary. (Laughter and loud cheers.) The CnAiRiiATt said, the Directors had the honour that day of having with them, among a great number of highly respect-ahle individuals, a very fair representation of the Magistrates and Town Council of Aberdeen. Whenever there was set on foot a project tending to promote the interests or advantage of ji-ii-i ii i i citj uuu uLsiiiiui, iuu uui'poruuuii wus never iouuu Dacxwaroi in giving it encouragement apon every suitable occasion.

At no time had there been a more efficient -Town-Council for promoting such objects than at and never had there been a Lord Provost more respected than the worthy gentleman on his right hand. (Loud applause.) It could not be but encouraging to the Deeside -Railway Corppany when they found gentlemen in-tho position of the Magistrates and Council coming forward so readily to countenance them. He busted that as they had constructed a line which formed a connecting link between the inhabitants of Aberdeen and the people of Deeside, it would tend to the promotion ofVtheifierests of both parties (oheers) that the industrial classesiof iAherdeeh would mingle with the industrial classes of. the that both would reap the reward of such intercourse; The Chairman concluded by- proposing, all the.houours, the health of the Lord proyost, Magistrates, and Town Council of Aberdeen." (Cordial-drunk.) Air" Tullochgorum." Provost Henrt, after, "expressing thanlis on behalf of himself and colleagues; said nothing could give the Magistrates and uouuuu more pleasure xnan to countenance such a meeting as the present, tendiug as it did to introduce a new era in communication between Deeside and Aberdeen. The connection had been pretty close formerly, but now the distance had been reduced to, it might almost be said, a stone-cast.

His Lordship concluded by thanking the Directors, on behalf of his colleagues, and he believed himself justified in including the large party of the uuMcuB nvw present, ror tne invitation to be present on so agreeable an occasion. PrOVOSt HENRT aeain rosfi. nnd bnvinp- rallAd fo iwranftT. said Gentlemen, I have the pleasure and -the honour of proposing "Success to the Deeside (Loud and continued applause.) Wheu I consider that it is only about twelve months ago, or very little move, aace I had the honour of being present at the cutting of the first turf on the works of this line, I am, indeed, astonished how the Directors, and others concerned. could have succeeded in completing a Railway of such extent within, so short a period.

(Cheers.) It shows, gentlemen, that there are good business men at the Board of Direction, and also that the partners are not wanting, in giving them all sup port in the execution ot their duty. 1 am much gratinea in being present at the opening of the line and I trust all connected with it will eniov man wears of great nrosneritv and pleasure in that connection. (Cheers.) And now that you nave the Jiauway so tar as uancuory, nope yon will not stop bore, but that you will extend it onwards titt you- reach the IT A 1 A-J niunsiuu ui uui vuctju. luuuu.npinuuue. auuwaeillDliatJiai you have succeeded in having the' work accomplished at so very moderate an expense compared with that of railways generally, I do expect that your line will be remunerative to the partners.

(Cheers.) I give, connecting with the toast the name of your excellent and worthy Chairman, Success to the Deeside Bail, way." (Drunk with enthusiasm.) Air Fairy Dance." The CHAlEMAif, who was received with applause, said-Provost Henry and Gentlemen, it must be very gratifying indeed to the Directors, after twelve months' hard work pf the head and hand in striving to redeem the pledge we gave oa the.