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LITERACY PERIODICAL READING ASSOCIATION.
Consists of twelve members, who are supplied with literary and religious periodi-
cals for a stated period, to each member, at a subscription of 10s. 6d. per annum.
Librarian — John Miller, Gazette Office.
NEWSPAPER.
The " Forres Gazette," established in 1837, is published every Wednesday morning
by John Miller, editor, printer, and publisher, Caroline Street.
FORRES NATIONAL SECURITY SAVINGS BANK.
This useful establishment was institituted in 1832, and appears to be in a very
flourishing condition. At 20th November, 1862, the amount at credit of Depositors
was £8172 10s. lOd. sterling. President — ex- Provost Kynoch. Trustees — Rev. Duncan
Grant ; Dr. A. D. Brands ; Wm, Laing, merchant ; James Gill, postmaster ; F. C.
Mackenzie, writer ; Simon Fraser, merchant ; Provost Michie, ; William Fraser,
draper. Treasurer — Thomas Davidson. Actuary — W. Sclanders, writer. Auditors —
Provost Michie and Bailie Fraser. Meetings on the second and last Saturday of
every month, from half -past six till nine, in the Mechanics' Institute.
BATHING CLUB.
Coach starts from the Royal Hotel, Forres, for Findhorn, every lawful morning at
six o'clock, from 1st June to 1st September, returning to Forres at nine o'clock A.M.
FORRES JOINT-STOCK GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
Established in 1837. Capital, £2634,6 shares.
Directors — Thomas Davidson, chairman ; R. Urquhart, W. Raff, W. Sclanders,
George Ross, P. Riach, W. Purse, John Kynoch, and Thomas Kerr. Manager — John
Ronald. Clerk and Treasurer — John D. Davidson. Price of gas, 9s. 2d. per 1000 feet ;
charge for use of meter, Is. 3d.
FORRES JOINT-STOCK WATER COMPANY.
Established in 1845. Capital Stock, £2500, in £5 shares.
Directors — Patrick Reach, chairman ; George Ross, Thomas Davidson, James Gill,
R. Urquhart, John Kynoch, John Grigor, Wm. Sclanders. Secretary and Treasurer
— John D. Davidson. Manager — John Taylor. Rate of charge, Is. 2d. per £1 rent.
ST. LAWRENCE LODGE OF FREEMASONS.
Instituted 13th January, 1776, and chartered 13th February, 1777.
Office-Bearers— R. W. Master, Charles Kay, Earnside ; Depute-Master, William
Sclanders, writer ; Substitute Master, Robert Mitchell, merchant ; Senior Warden,
George Smith, watchmaker ; Junior Warden, Andrew Leitch. confectioner ; Trea-
surer, Alex. Williamson, merchant ; Secretary, George Urquhart, Castle Hill ; Senior
Deacon, J. Cruickshank, Marcassie ; Junior Deacon, J. Murdoch, Cassieford ; Grand
Steward, J. Fraser, Hotel ; Tyler, John Jenkins.
Dues of Entry— £2 8s., and 4s. annually. The Lodge celebrates the anniversary of
St. John.
ST. JOHN'S OPERATIVE LODGE OF FREEMASONS.
Chartered in 1706.
Office-Bearers—R. W. Master, John Bezeck ; Depute-Master, Thomas Black ; Senior
Warden, James Hendry ; Junior Warden, Charles Smith ; Senior Deacon, John
Nairn; Junior Deacon, John M'Hendry ; Key Keepers, John Sinclair, John M 'Hardy,
and James Hendry ; Secretary, John Duffus.
Dues of Entry, £1, and 4s. annually. The Lodge meets and celebrates St. John's
Day.