THE LARGEST Glass A China Rooms IN THE NORTH OF SCOTLAND. Established 1811. Beg to solicit inspection of their Choice and Varied Stock of GLASS, 6HINA,& EARTHENWARE One of the Largest in the Country, And arranged so as to give every facility for inspection. Useful Goods from the plainest serviceable quality to the hand- somest and best ; Fancy and Ornamental, in all the newest Avares and styles. From their CONNECTION OF UPWARDS 'OF HALF-A- CENTUPvY with all the leading Manufacturers, and their immense turn-over, W. F. & S. are enabled to give exceptional advantages as to quality and price. WEDDING & COMPLIMENTARY GIFTS—Special Selection. FAIRY LAMPS AND LIGHTS always in Stock. Wholesale and Retail. SPECIAL RATES FOR HOTELS, &c. 17, 19, and 21 CASTLE STREET, DUNDEE. Shut on Saturdays at 3 p.m. National Library of Scotland llllllllllllllllllllllillllillilillllllll *B000262208* Established 1850. CHARLES SMITH & SON, Cabinetmakers, Joiners, & Packing-case Makers, HOUSE AGENTS AND VALUATORS. FUNERAL UNDERTAKERS. | 12 QUEEN STREET, DUNDEE. ESTABLISHED 1875. Strong BALFOUR'S Fragrant /- Is now extensively used . in Town and Country, and is giving immense satisfac- tion to all classes. It possesses Strength, Flayqur, and Quality, and is in every respect a very desirable and refreshing Tea. Send for Sample and compare. Anah/sfs Reporf sent wiiji gamples. 1/10 per lb. in 5 or 10 lb. parcels. D. BALFOUR. Wholesale and Retail Dealer, AND TEAS, COFFEES, WINES, &c, 135 and 127 HAWKHILL, DUNDEE. Cheap Good Bran<sh-335J HILLTOWN. Pianofortes, Organs, and Barmoniums By all the most Celebrated Makers, FOR SAXiS o;xl xxxixi.es, And on the Three Years'JSystem. AT€P ONS WCo. J3oJ\Tei:Tiergate JDunclee b ', frinces s . jjpcrtri. €dintour£>K Qldsgoui *\ Instruments PATERSON, SONS, & CO. hold the LARGEST STOCK in the KINGDOM, and offer advantages to intending pur- chasers that cannot be had elsewhere. (Bberu instrument is gu.mtntceb, beliuereb free, ant) timeb free for ;t near Second-hand Instruments at Greatly Reduced Prices. OLD INSTRUMENTS \EXCHANGJSD, """ ' — >.N - -^ FORFARSHIRE DIRECTORY 1887-8 PRICE TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE. PUBLISHER: CHARLES LAMBUKN, 51 BROUGHTON STREET, EDINBURGH. ABERDEEN : John Avery & Co. Ld., Printers, T4 GALLOWGATE. :,-) "" • jr. 9 ispS o ' 9 ?s ' 77 ,-': 0- PEEFACE. In presenting- to the public the Directory for the County of Forfar, I trust it will be received in the same spirit as has prompted me in compiling- it. I cannot g-o so far as to assert that no faults have inadvertently crept in, but I do most un- hesitatingly affirm, neither trouble nor expense has deterred me from endeavouring- to make it as complete a work as possible of the kind ever yet published. I desire to tender my grateful thanks to all who have so kindly assisted me in my arduous work, and T hope it will be found not only satisfactory, but also useful to all classes. CHARLES LAMBURN, Publishes Edinburgh, April, 1887- Nortt) Sritisf) and Mercantile INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. FOR FIRE, LIFE, AND ANNUITIES. LIFE DEPARTMENT. Nine-Tenths of the Whole Profits of the Life Assurance Branch are allocated to Participating Policies. The last Division of Profits was made at 31st December 1885, when there was declared a Bonus of £1 9/- percent, per annum on the Sums Assured and subsisting Bonus additions. Although the Bonus is at the rate of £1 9/- per cent, per annum on the Sums Assured by the Policies of this Company effected since last Investigation, it is much higher on Policies of older standing-, in consequence of the Bonus being declared not only on the Original Sum Assured but also on all subsisting Bonus Additions. NEW AND IMPORTANT FEATURES. Claim spaid on proof of death and title. Premiums adjusted to each half-year of age. Minimum Surrender Values fixed and held at credit of Insured for five years. Policy of liberal amount relieved from payment of future Premiums granted in place of lapsed Policy, if desired within six months of lapsing. Inaccurate statements in Proposal Papers not to involve forfeiture of Policy unless accompanied by fraud. Policies in most cases free of all restriction as to Occupation, Residence, and Travel. ANNUITY BRANCH. The Company grants Annuities to persons of all Ages on very favour- Me terms. FIRE DEPARTMENT. nerty of nearly every description insured at Home or Abroad, at the ^e of Premiums. Losses Settled Promptly and Liberally. ">s and every information may be had n.t the Chief Offices, Branches, and Agencies. TCES EDINBURGH 64 PRINCES STREET. LONDON 61 THREADNEEDLE STREET. E.C. AGENTS- r AMES TAYLOR. Town-Clerk. V. & J. DON & CO., Merchants (Fire onlv). TOS. HENDERSON, National Bank of Scotland (Fire only). \ WYLL1E. Writer. NT BLACK, Writer. ^ CRAIG, Writer. RAMSAY, Bank of Scotland. "ALL, Powis. TY. 1ITH, Solicitor. "5HELOR, Auctioneer. VMTJRE STREET. Agent—YTu. Moir. INDEX CITIES, TOWNS, PARISHES, AND VILLAGES. Page. Aberlemno (see Tannadice), 289 Airlie (see Kirriemuir), 247 Arbirlot (see Arbroath), 131 Arbroath, 131 Arnifoul (see Glamis), 242 Auchmithie (see Arbroath), 131 Auchterhouse, 160 Barnhill (see Broughty-Ferry), 185 Barry (see Carnoustie), 203 Benvie (see Dundee), 3 Birkhill (see Dundee), 3 Brechin, 163 Broughty-Ferry, 185 Careston (see Brechin), 163 Carnoustie, . 203 Carmyllie (see Friockheim), 238 Chapelton (see Inverkeilor), 245 Charleston (see Glamis), 242 Clova (see Kirriemuir), 247 Colliston (see Arbroath), 131 Cortachy (see Kirriemuir), . 247 Craig (see Montrose), 267 Downfield (see Dundee), 3 Drumgley (see Glamis), 242 Dun (see Montrose), 267 Dundee, 3 Dunnichen (see Letham), 258 Eassie (see Glamis), 242 Edzell, 211 Ethiehaven (see Inverkeilor). 245 Farnell (see Brechin), 163 Fern (see Brechin), . 163 Ferryden (see Montrose), 267 Forfar, 215 Fowlis Easter (see Auchterhouse), 160 Friockheim, . 238 Glamis, 242 Grasshouses (see Glamis). 242 INDEX. Guthrie (see Friockheim), . Havens, East and West (see Carnoustie), Invergowrie (see Dundee), . Inverkeilor, . Kettins (see Newtyle), Kingoldrum (see Kirriemuir), Kinnell (see Friockheim), . Kirkden (see Friockheim), . Kirriemuir, . Letham, Lethnot (see Edzell), Leysmill (see Inverkeilor), . Liff (see Dundee), Lintrathen (see Kirriemuir), Lochee, Lochlee (see Edzell), Logie-Pert (see Montrose), . Lundie (see Auchterhouse), . Lunan (see Inverkeilor), Mains (see Dundee), Maryton (see Montrose), Menmuir (see Brechin), Milton (see Glamis), Monifieth (see Broughty- Ferry), Monikie (see Carnoustie), . Montrose, Muirdrum (see Caimoustie), Murroes (see Broughty -Ferry), Navar (see Edzell), . Nevay (see Glamis), Newbigging (see Broughty-Ferry), Newton (see Glamis), Newton of Panbride (see Carnoustie), Newtyle, Oathlaw (see Tannadice), . Panbride (see Carnoustie), . Stracathro (see Edzell), Sfrathmartine (see Dundee), St. Vigeans (see Arbroath), . Tannadice, . Tealing (see Auchterhouse), Thornton (see Glamis), Established i860. JAMES VALENTINE, 59 REFORM STREET, DUNDEE. Dealer in and Importer of all kinds of FANCY GOODS, in Cabinet, Leather, Brass, Silvee, and Ivory. Direct relations with all principal Makers—English and Foreign. Amongst numerous specialties may be noted— FANS, in all leading materials, colours, and styles, including Crepe de Chene, Heliotrope, &c, &c. LAMPS—very handsome—with all latest improvements. Candelabra, &c, &c. LAMP and CANDLE SHADES. Great variety of the Parasol and other Lamp Shades, at moderate prices, &c. , &c. FAIRY LIGHTS, with Flowers for Decoration. ROYAL WORCESTER, CROWN DERBY, &c.,&c., Decorative and Useful China. GLASS. Best makes in great variety. ENGLISH BRASS in splendid Candelabra, Lamps. Card Trays, Ink Stands, &c, &c. ALBUMS in finest taste. New Stand Albums, Art Table Albums for Landscapes, and all sizes of Portraits. DRESSING BAGS and CASES, with first-class Fittings, at all prices. FANCY LEATHERS in Purses, Cigar, Cigarette, and Fusee Cases ? Pocket Books, Wallets, Card Cases, Letter and Telegram Cases, Letter and Bill Files, Library Baskets and Stationery Cases. NEW REQUISITE for LADIHS' TOILET—Cases containing Spirit Lamp, Tongs, Scissors, &c, &c. ~g&f)itet)all $ouse, Dundee. j. B. HURRIE i , ro|8)EGS to draw the attention of the Public to his extensive *l Jlp Establishment, which is at all times stocked with SEASON- ABLE GOODS at prices which defy honest competition. An idea of the popularity and success of our Establishment may be had from the fact that it has increased in size Six times during the past Eight years. The secret of this is that all Goods are bought in the best markets, on the most advantageous terms, in quantities that com- mand the largest London Houses. We give the full advantage of this to the Public, and charge all Goods at Lowest Possible Cash. Prices. Orders by Post receive special and immediate attention. Parcels amounting to and over 5/- are carriage paid, by post or rail, to any part of the kingdom. Our Establishment is famed for GLOVES. The superiority of the goods offered, and the lowness of price charged, have given us a leading position in Dundee as Glove Importers. Every make and quality of Glove kept in Stock. Send for sample pair at 1/10J. Our HOSIERY, RIBBON, and LACE Departments are always well represented with the most fashionable makes and colourings. The Stock is, without doubt, the largest, most select, and best value in the county. TRIMMINGS. In this Department, owing to the variety of our Stock, the facilities at our command, and the attention we give it, we receive orders by every post from all parts of the neighbouring counties, for goods to match. Orders kindly solicited. Umbrellas, Hand and Travelling Bags, a specialty. ftjje popular JFancg Braperij !£j5tafoligf)mrnt, WHITEHALL HOUSE, NETHERGATE& WHITEHALL STREET, DUNDEE FORFARSHIRE. County of Forfar or Angus, bounded on the west by Perth- THEshire, on the north and north-east by Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire, on the east by the German Ocean, and on the south by the estuary of the Tay, by which it is separated from Fifeshire, is 38 miles in extent from north to south, 36 miles from east to west in the widest part, and has about 36 miles of coast line—23 of which are on the German Ocean, and over 12 miles on the Firth of Tay.