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LARGS, &c.
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table institutions. Two circulating libraries afford
literary amusement to domestic readers; and a com-
pany of comedians generally attend during the summer;
while the Brisbane Academy (an endowed establish-
ment)), together with the Parochial and Free Church
school, afford the inhabitants amplt- means of educat-
ing their families. Few districts possess more roman-
tic scenery : the old c sties of Skelmorlay, Knock, and
Fairley, with Brisbane House, ornament the parish.
it was on the plain of Largs that the celebrated battle
was fought between the Scots, under King Alexander
the third, and the Danes under Haco, Kine of Not way,
in their la>t invasion of this country, in 1263. In the
glen near Kelburn is a cascade, which lias a fall of
fiftv feet perpendicular— and various other natural
beauties, arrest the attention and excite the admiration
of tlie traveller. An aisle in the chutch, built by Sir
Robert Montgomery of Skelmorlev more than two cen-
tuiies back (the sculpture and painting of which
would be no discredit to a more advanced age), has
underneath a vault, in which lies the bodv of Sir
Robert, enclosed in a leaden coffin, bearing a latin in-
scription, signifying '1 was dead refote my-elf, I antici-
pated mv proper burial alone of all mortals, following
the example of Caesar ' ; allu'line it is, said to Charles
the fifth, who, it may be remembered, had his funeral
obsequies pet formed previous to his death. The ex
plrtnaiinn usually given of this strange affair is, that
Sir Robert was a very pious man, and was in the habit
POST OFFICE, Main street, Largs, Janet M 'Call, Post Mistress.
Letters from all parts of England, Scotland, and Ireland arriveevery morning at twenty three minutes be-
fore seven, and are despatched every morning at half-past eight, and again every afternoon at a quarter
past three.
Letters from Millport anive every evening at half-past five, and are despatched every afternoon at half-past
five.
Lettets from Fairlie and West Kilbride, every afternoon at a quarter past three, and are despatched every
morning at tvventv three minutes before seen.
Money Order Office open from nine in the morning, till six in the evening.
POST OFFICE, Fairlie, William Knox, Post Master.— Letters from all parts arrive every morning
at half-past seven, and are despatched every afternoon at halt-past two
of making nocturnal descents into the vaults to per-
form his devotions, thus burying himself alive. Sir
James Montgomery of Skelmorlay, a subsequ-nt rep-
resentative of this family, wis a distinguished leader
among the Scotch Presbyterians, at the lime of the
revolution, b.nt is reported to have afterwards made
himself conspicuous by entering in a conspiracy with
the ultra Jacobites, for the restoration of King James.
The population of the town and pirisli in 1851, was,
3,710, since that time there has been a very marked
increase.
Fairlie, or Fairley, is a small village in the parish
of, and about two and a half miles south from Largs.
In the vicinity is Kelburn Castle, the picturesque seat
and family mansion of the Earl of Gla-gow; likewise
the ancient square tower of Fairlie Castle, formerly a
sent of a family of that name. The extensive planta-
tions around Kelburn Castle are highly ornamental to
the general landscape. There are, besides, some very
elegant villas, which harmonize with and adorn the
prevalent features of the parish ; and the marine scen-
ery is truly beautiful and enlivening. The are two
places of worship in Fairlie, one an Established
Church, the other a Free Church, and in connexion
with each there is an excellent school. Considerable
business is done here in boat building, being noed
for the beauty of build and excellent sailing qualities of
the yachts launched from the various yards.
NOBILITY, GENTRY. AND
CLERGY
Arbuthnot George C. Esq. j.p., of
Beach House
Boyle M. John, Gogo st
Brisbane General Sit Thomas Mak-
dongall, Bait., Brisbane House
Brown flobeit, Esq., Rockbaven
Claik itev..lames,the Manse.Fairlie.
Dunlop Alexander, Esn. J.?., of
Cawnduff, Broomfields
Duiilp James. Esq. j.p., of Doon-
side, Broomfields
Douie Rev. David B., Crescent
Elder George Esq., of Knock Castle
Ewen Stephen Esq., of Quaiters
Fife John Esq , Gogo vale
Fleming William Esq., Silver Rae
Galloway Miss Ellen, Gleneldon
Cottage
Gemmell Rev. John, Fairlie
Glasgow the (tight Honourable the
Earl of, Kelburn
Graham J. Esq., Skelmorlie Castle
Graham Mrs., Brooksby
Hay Captain George James R.N.,
Gondola, Fairlie
Hunter Robert Esq., of Hnnterston
Hunter William Esq. J, p., Wood-
slock House
Hutchison Miss, Beach House
Johnston the Misses, Clifford Lodge,
Broomfields
Kerr Misses, Rosebank
Kerr Robert, Esq., of Routtenburn
King Rev. William, Buna House
Kinross Rev. John, the Manse
Lade John Esq. j.p., of Nodesdale
Lang Hugh, Esq. Manse field
LaiiK Hugh M., Esq. J.P., Black-
dales House
Lang .las. Esq., of Farralside
Lang John Esq. j.p., Warren Park
Lang John Esq., of Routtenburn
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M'Call Miss Elizabeth, Sea view
M'CallMiss Margaret, Fail lie
M'Cniih Thomas Esq., Landonr
AGENTS TO MANUFACTRERS
Cassiday James, Gogo st
Chiriv Alexander, Nelson st
Montgoriierie Admiral Alexander, Jack John, Wilson st
j. p., Briaend
M orison John Esq , Broomfields
Morris Major Robert, j. p., of Moor-
burn
j Mure Miss Ellen, ofWarreston
Paiker George Esq., Fairlie House
Pattison John Esq-, Elm bank
Pinkerton Mrs. Rohe-t, Gogo st
Ramsay Andrew Esq., Crescent
Lodge
Robertson Miss John, Northfield
Scott Charles Cunningham Esq.,
J.p. of Hawkhill
Spires Misses, Broom field House
Spreull Mrs. Margaret Ann, Broom-
fields
Steven Rev. William, Gogo st
Stewart Miss, of Asheraig
Stewart William Esq., j p., of Saint' RoyalBank orScoTLAND;Branch),
Lainont Lauclilan Nelson st
Malrolm Alexander, Wilson st
Wisliart William, Main st
BAKERS
Largs Baking Company, Back st
— John Watson, secretary
M'Arthiir Hannah, Main st
M'Kay Thomas, Main st
BANKS
City of Glasgow Bank (Branch^,
Main st (draws on the Loudon
Joint Stock Bank, London)— Mr.
James Lang, jun.. agent
National Bank of Scotland
(Btanch), Main street (draws on
Glyn, Mills, and Company, and
the Union Bank, London)— John
R. V lence, Esq , agent
Eillans ami Blackhoiise
Tieniiant Hugh Esq., j.p., Fairlie
Wilkie James Esq., j.p., of Acre
Cottage
Wilson Mrs. James, Havlee
Wright John Esq., Castle
ACADEMIES AND SCHOOLS
Bri-bane Academy, Lade st — Jas.
Jeffrey, rector, George Jeffrey,
second master
Free Church School, Bath st—
Jessie Burness, mistress
Free Church School, Fairlie —
James Duncan, master
Parochial School, Fairlie — Sanil.
Dunlop, master
Parochial School, School st —
Wibiam Alton, master
School of Industry, Boyd st—
Jessie Campbell, mistress
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Main street (draws on the Bank
irf England, and on Contt's and
Company, London, and on the
Bank of Ireland, Dublin)- Hugh
Morris Lang, Esq., agent
BLACKSMITHS
Cowper John, Boyd st
Duncan John, Fnirlie
Fiaser Archibald, Boyd st
Mackie Mary, Troon "place
Reid Davit), Eraser's close
BOAT BUILDRRS
Boag Hugh, Fab lie
Boyd Fnucfs, Hailie
Fife William, Fairlie
M'Donald Robert, School st
BO KSELLERSStSTATIONERS
Morrison James and William, (and
binders) 5 Main st
Wilson Janet, Main st