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FENWICK,
A Parisli in Ayrshire, and near the frontiers of
Renfrewshire, extends about nine miles from east
to west, and six from Hortli to south. The surface
is broken, though none of the eminences are of great
elevation. The soil is moss^;, but, towards the
northern border, tolerably fruitful, and well culti-
vated. It is watered by two rivulets, which join the
Irvine, a few miles before it falls into the sea. The
remains of a druidical altar are still to be seen iu
the parish. Fenwick village is pleasantly situated
on the banks of one of the ri\Tilets just mention-
ed. It is 18 miles south west of Glasgow, 18 north
east of Ayr, 62 west by south of Edinburgh. Tlie
church, it is supposed, whs built iu 1643.
POST OFFICE — A foot post arrives from Kilmarnock every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon,
and returns the same moruing.
PLACES or WORSHIP' | United Secession Church— Rev. James Dewar,
Established Church— Rey. Wm. Hoyd, Minister I Minister
mERCHA.NTS, TRADESMEN, 6rc.
SHOPKEEPERS.
TRADERS. &C.
Alexander Hugh, woolcarder
Alexander James, messenger and
auctioneer
Alland John, innkeeper
Anderson John, blacksmith
Andrew James, baker
Bicket Hugh, shoemaker
Borland Alexaud. grocer and inn-
keeper
Brown George, stockint^ maker
Brown James, innkeeper & hind
surveyor
Cuthbertson Jaiie, grocer & inn-
keeper
Duulop Robert, blacksmith
Fairlie John, master of the paro-
cliial school
Fouldes Andrew, cooper
Fulton John & And. shoe makers
Fulton Robert, innkeeper
Gait Allen, cartwright
Gammill John, cartvvright
Gammill John, grocer
Hopkin Hugh, shoemaker
Howie William, cartwright
Long George, tailor
Love Daniel, tailor
Montgomerie Hugh, agent
.Muir James, shoemaker
Orr Robert, tailor
Richmond James, innkeeper
Shields William, tailor
Steel Robert, cooper
Taylor Marian, dress maker
Thomson Wm. stocking maker
Wallace Stephen, stone mason
Willie Mrs. innkeeper
Young Eliz. dress maker
Yomig James, grocer & innkeeper
Young Robert, draper
COACH
GLASGOW, Ayr & Kilmarnock, ev«ry
morning and evening.
CARRIER.
GLASGOW, Robert Walker, every
Tuesday, and retains on the follow-
ing day.
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GALSTON,
LParish in Ayrshire, is watered by the river Ir-
vine. The soil is light and gravelly on the higher
lauds, while the lower grounds are loamy and very
rich. There is a considerable quantity of wood
here, some of which has grown to a pretty large
size. The lakes Aven and Bruntwood are in this
parish; the river Aven takes its rise from the form-
er, and, after traversing Lanaikshire, falls into the
Clyde near Hamilton. The old castles of Cessnock
anS Bar are surrounded with woods, both natural
and artificial. Patie's Mill claims the honour of
giving name to that beautiful song, " The Lass of
Patie's Mill." The town of Galston lies 22 miles
south by west of Glasgow, 16 north-east of Ayr, 14
north by west of Cumnock, 5 from Kilmarnock, and
3 from Newmilns. It is well situated on the road
from Edinburgh to Ayr, and from Glasgow to Dum-
fries. Over the river Irvine, which turns a flaxand
a woollen mill, is a fine stone bridge of three arches.
The principal employment of the labouring- class is
weaving. A court is held here, on the last Thurs-
day in each month, for the recovery of small debts,
and the administration of justice in affairs of minor
importance. In this small place are no less than five
benefit societies; a bible and missionary society,
three sabbath evening schools, in wliich near four
hundred children receive the benefits of instruction ;
and a subscription library. His Grace, the Duke of
Portland, is superior of the parish.
POST OFFICE — A foot post from Kilmarnock arrives every day, Wednesday excepted, at two
iu the afternoon, and is despatched at eight in the nioruiug.
PI.ACES OF -WORSHIP.
Established Church — Rev. Robert Sterling, Mi-
ULster
Union SECiissioN Chapel — Rev. Jas. Blackwood,
Minister
Justices of the Peace.
Brown Nicol, esq. Waterhaughs
Campbell John, esq. Sornbeg
Fairlie James, esq. Holmes
Gordon William, esq. Milrig
Hugh Brown, esq. Bailiff for tlie Barony
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AGENTS
TO MANUFACTURERS.
Alston Gavin, Wallace st
Gihb James, Titchficld st
Johnston Hugh, New st
Mair Andrew, Titchfield st
Paterson John, Titchfield st
Wallace Jolm, Titchfield st
BAKERS-
JVIc HouU Win. New st
RCHANTS, TRADESMEN, <Src.
Percy John , New st
Scott Joseph, New st
CARTV7RIGHTS-
Torrance John, New st
Walker Win. New st
BLACKSMITHS-
Findlay John, New st
Wallace James, Main st
BOOT Bb SHOE MAKERS.
Douglas Dunn, Titchfield st
Muckle William, Wallace st
Nisbet James, New st
Pattou John, New st
Lanox Huc:li, New st
Paterson Matthew, Wallace st
COOPERS.
liorland John, Titchfield st
Bryce Alexander, Brewlaud
F&ESHERS.
Gillies John, New st
Hutchison John, Brewlaud
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