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DIRECTORY
ALVA
CLACKMANNANSHIRE
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, &C.— continual.
REGISTRARS
OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES
FOR THE FOLLOWING PARISHES.
Alva — James TM. Robertson ; office, 20 Stir-
ling st [st
Tillicoultry — Jauies R. Hendry ; office, 61 High
AlvaBowling Club— James M'Niven, secretary;
James W. Dickie, ti'easurer
Alva Co-operative Baking Society, Limited,
Alva — Robert Walker, secretary ; Alexander
Mekin, treasurer
Alva Co-operative Bazaar Society, Limited,
Alva — Andrew Robb, secretary ; John Ram-
say, treasurer ; "William Callum, manager
Baths & Washhouses, Alva — John Hichie,
superintendent
Cemetery, Alva— William Drysdale, clerk and
treasurer ; Finlay M'Dirmid, superintendent
Cemetery Tillicoultry— James R. Hendry, clerk
& treasurer; David Roberts, supt
Clackmannanshire & Kinross (1st) Rifle Volun-
teers — Alva (F Company), James Porteous,
captain ; Colour- Sergeant Robert Hay, drill
instructor — Tillicoultry 'E Company), Wra.
Gibson, captain ; Adam Christie, drill in-
structor
Coalsnaughton Co-operative Society, Limited,
Coalsnaut-chtou — William Hunter, secretary ;
Archibald Sbarp, treasurer ; John Leishman,
manager [manager
Gas Works, Stirling st. Alva — William Munro,
Gas Works, Park st. Tillicoultry — Robt. Cowie,
manager
Ochilvale Co-operative Society, Limited, Alva —
John Donaldson, secretary ; Robert Mowatt,
treasurer ; David M'Gavin, manager
Orphan Home, Tillicoultry — Archibald Walker,
secretary & treasurer ; Helen Currie, matron
Police Station, Queen st. Alva — John Forbes,
constable [constable
Police Station, Tillicoultry — James Lockhart,
Popular Institute Hall, Ochil st. Tillicoultry —
Adam Stewart, secretary ; Hugh Cameron,
treasurer ; Peter Frame, keeper
Public Library, Popular Institute, Tillicoultry
— Lewis Miller, librarian
Public Park, Alva — John Michie, keeper
Reading Room, Coalsnaughton— Robert Mit-
chell, superintendent
Tillicoultry & Devonside Gas Co. — Alexander
Scott, secretary; Robert Cowie, manager
Tillicoultry Co-operative Baking Co. Limited
— William Slimon, secretary
Tillicoultry Co-operative Store, Limited, Tilli-
coultry— John Keir, secretary ; Hugh C. Ben-
£ nett, treasurer
Tillicoultry Field Club — Duncan W. Currie,
m.b. president ; Alexander Wilson, secretary ;
Alexander Kennedy, treasurer
Tillicoultry Literary Association — John Wilson,
m.a. president ; John Purdie, secretary ; Jas.
Finlay, treasurer
Town Hall, Johnstone st. Alva — John Westland,
keeper
CONVEYANCE BY RAILWAY,
ON THE DEVON BRANCH OF THE NORTH BRI-
TISH LiNE, AND ON THE ALVA BRANCH OF
THE STIRLING AND DUNFERMLINE SECTION
OF THE NORTH BRITISH LINE.
Station, Alva — Robert Stewart, station master
Station, Tillicoultry— Robert M'Ewan, sta-
tion master; Cowan & Co. carrying agents
CARRIER.
To ALLOA, John Drysdale, from Alva, daily
CLACKMANNAN,
THE capital of the county and parish of that name, though not
now entitled to that rank from either its size, population or
commercial importance, was at one period a town of some conse-
quence; but since the improvement of Alloa, and the superior
facilities for commerce possessed by that place, it has sunk into
comparitivo insignificance. The name is believed to be derived
from the Gaelic word Clack, signifying the kirk town, and annan the
name of the lords of Annandale. It is 32 miles n.w. from Edinburgh,
aud two miles from Alloa, pleasantly situated on an eminence
gently rising to the height of nearly two hundred feet above the
level of the Forth. The surrounding scenery is very delightful, and
is viewed to great advantage from Clackmannan Tower ,which occu-
pies a commanding site a little west of the town. Tradition states
that this tower was built by King Robert Bruce, close to which he
had his palace, not a vestige of which latter now remains. The
tower is eighty feet high, and contains a variety of apartments,
reached by means of a spiral staircase. The sword and helmet of
the illustrious Bruce were formerly kept in the tower, but in 179G
they were bequeathed to the late Earl of Elgin by the widow of
Heury Bruce of Clackmannan, and are now preserved at Broomhall,
Fifeshire. This venerable lady, who was a devoted adherent of the
Stewart's, with the sword of King Robert in her hands, was wont to
assume the privilege of conferring knighthood, and when Bruce the
bard visited her he was honoured in this way, the old lady observing
that " she had a better right to make knights than some folks." She
died at the advanced age of 95 years. In the centre of the town is a
square tower aud a portion of the west gablo of an old building,
â– which was formerly the county court-houso and gaol; it was fast
going to ruin, but in 1865 was restored and furnished with a new
clock having transparent dials, and. through the liberality of the
late Francis Horne, Esq, is now an ornament to the town. Close to
the tower is the market cross, which, although a relic of bygone
days, is in a good state of preservation. Mention may also bo made
of a whinstone, which is to be seen at the Cross, upon which the
king is represented to have frequently sat. To save this stone from
spoliation of virtuosos, a number of gentlemen were at the expense
of elevating it on the top of a stone pillar ten or twelve feet high.
The principal trade of Clackmannan is that derived from the coal
mines, which supply employment and humble competence to many
of the industrious classes ; and at Kilbagie, a short distance from
the town, there is a works established for the making of pulp from
esparto grass, and which now also manufactures paper. A large
woollen factory, employing about two hundred hands, has been
erected near the river Devon by Messrs. John Paton, Son & Co. of
Alloa. Tun and vat building is carried on here. The soil of the
parish in the carse is considered the richest arable in the shire, and
under the best state of cultivation. Kennet House, the residence of
Lord Balfour of Burleigh, is a short distance east from Clack-
mannan, and is a fine modern mansion, occupying a beautiful and
commanding site. There are two ports, one at Clackmannan and
the other at Kennetpans, where coals are extensively shipped.
The places of worship are the parish church, a Free church, and one
for United Presbyterians. The first mentioned, erected in 1814, at
an expense of £4,500, is a spacious and handsome structure, equal
to the accommodation of 2,000 persons. There are rive public
schools in the parish, with an average attendance of 800 children.
Acreage, 9,427- Population of the parish in 1S81, 4,518; of the town,
1,501.
POST OFFICE, Clackmannan, William Wilson, Post Master.— Letters from all parts arrive (from Alloa) at G 45 and 9 35 a.m., and
are despatched at 3 20 and G 20 p.m. ; and to Glasgow at 7 25 a.m. tS°Honey Order and Telegraph Ojfice and Savings Bank.
NOBILITY, GENTRY & CLERGY.
Balfour of Burleigh Rt.Hon. Baron, Kennet
House
Bayne Mr. Adam, Clackmannan
Clark Mr. JameB, Clackmannan
Dougall Mr. iEneas, Clackmannan
Drnmmond Rev. James, Free Church Manse
Dunlop Mr. John, l.f.p.s. Clackmannan
Kerr Mr. J. Hutchison, Aberdona House
M'Murrish Miss Christina, Kennet village
Paterson Rev. James, Clackmannan
Robertson Rev. Alexander Irvine, b.d. The
Manse
Terris Mr. Henry, Zetland Cottage
Weir Mr. James A. Kilbagie House
Whyte Rev. Andrew, U.P. Manse
SCHOOLS.
Board Schools: —
Clackmannan— William Masterton,master;
Caroline M'Owan, mistress
Forest Mill — David O. Robertson, roaster
Kennet "Village— Peter Conelly, master
Sauchie — James W. Paterson, master
Female School, Jane Leask, mistress
AGEr-'TS.
Hall George (news, and for the Lion Fire In-
surance Co.), Clackmannan
Mciklejohn James D. (for the Scottish Pro-
vincial Insurance Co.), Clackmannan
Mitchell John (news), Clackmannan
Wilson William (emigration), Clackmannan
BAKERS.
Clackmannan Co-operative Society, Limited,
Clackmannan
Love Margaret, Clackmannan
Mackay John, Clackmannan
BLACKSMITHS.
Drysdale James & Robert, Clackmannan
Gray George, Clackmannan
KerrgJohn, Forest Mill
Scouller David, Forest Mill
BOOT & SHOE MAKERS.
Bauchop Thomas, Clackmannan
Stewart Archibald, Clackmannan
COAL MASTERS.
Clackmannan Coal Co.— Henry
manager — See advertisement
Terris,
DRAPERS.
Clackmannan Co-operative Society, Limited,
Clackmannan
Forsyth David, Clackmannan
Strang William, Clackmannan
DRESSMAKERS.
Cooper Janet & Elizabeth, Clackmannan
Hunter Margaret, Clackmannan
M'Kenzie Agues, Clackmannan
Paterson Isabella, Clackmannan
Whyte Aon, Clackmannan
FARMERS.
IN THE PARISH OF CLACKMANNAN.
Alexander James, Insch of Ferrytou
Alexander William, Loanside Farm
Allan William, Park, Craigrie & Grassmain-
stone Farms
Anderson Robert, Gartlovo
Anderson Thomas, Westhaugh
Archibald Francis, Blackfaulds [greenie
Bleloch John & Wm. Hazleyshaw & Gart-
Cairns John (exors. of), Bruceneld
Clackmannan Coal Co. Kennetpans
Drysdale Adam & Robert, Gartknowie
Drysdale Mrs. William, Alkenhead
Dunn James, Gartfinnan
Dunn John, Starton Farm
Ford Andrew N. Broadcarse
Gibson J. & T. Sheriffyards
Gibson John, Gartinkeir
Jeffrey Alexander, Meadowend
Kinross John, Hillend
Lawrie Thomas, Aberdona
Maclay James, Craigton
M'Queen James, Diverswell
Mitchell A. & A. ForestmiU, MeadowhiU and
Allaleckie Farms
Moubray Robert (heirs of), Bankhead
Norval James, Tullygarth
Paterson John, Schaw Park
Paterson Mrs.—. Auchinbaird
Scotland Jas. & Wm. Woodside & Hairliach
Thomson Thomas, Gibslay
Westwood Wi'liam, Knowhead
FLESHERS;
Fyfe J. & W. Clackmannan
Glass Ann, Clackmannan
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