, .. 2 FIFTH YEAR OF PUBLICATION,^'^ ?' -*«- 1889 -«- DIRECTORY FOR |i; H)alkeitb anb district CONTENTS Page Dalkeith Societies and Institutions, .. 25 Dalkeith Professions and Trades Directory, 39 Dalkeith Directory, 45 "Editorial Note (See Coloured Slip). Blackshiels, 22 Bonnyrigg, . 1 Ford, IV 21 Gilmerton, . 12 Gorebridge, 18 Heriot, 23 Lasswade, . 6 Loanhead, . 9 Milton Bridge and Greenlaw, 15 Penicuik 16 i Polton, 9 KOsewell, 14 Boslin, 14 Upper Keith. 24 Together with §tn Illustrate* Scottish ^Umanac, Wxt p«t at Jfairs an*> Markets in &coilati$ Jft.f.'* fox $cothmh. FXfcXOE THREEPENCE. JOHN GARMENT, I i BOOKSELLER, PRINTER, STATIONER, & LIBRARIAN, 67 HIGH STREET, DALKEITH. ADVERTISEMENTS. Jfctmtoi)ALEDONIAN1805. ^hc (DIbest cSrstch Insttrati££ QTmnpaits- c INSURANCE] COMPANY. Annual Revenue (1887), £268,192. Accumulated Funds (1887), £1,202,557. Claims Paid exceed TWO AND A HALF MILLIONS STERLING. LIFE ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT. THE PROFITS are allocated in the form of Bonus additions, which may at any time be exchanged for a Cash value or Reduction in Premiums. The Insured have also the option of selecting the New Bonus Feature under which the profits are applied to make the Policy Payable during Life. Non-Forfeitable Policies. Large Reserves. Moderate Premiums. Intermediate Bonuses. Early Payment of Claims. Residence in many parts of the World permitted free of charge. FIRE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Reserve Funds very ample, and Premiums Strictly Moderate. §aMil at §%mtox&. Chairman—ROBERT STEWART, Esq. of Kinlochmoidart. C. RITCHIE, Esq., S.S.C. P. STIRLING, Esq of Kippendavie. A. SHOLTO DOUGLAS, Esq , W.S. ANDREW AIRMAN, Esq., Banker. JOHN WILLIAM YOUNG, Esq., W.S. Sir GEORGE WARRENDER of Lochend The Hon. E. C BULLER ELPHINSTONE. Bart. WILLIAM STUART FRASER, Esq., W.S. JOHN TURNBULL, Esq. of Abbey St. T. A. HOG, Esq. of Newliston Bathans. JOHN URE, Esq., Glasgow. Manager and Actuary—D. DEUCHAR, F.I.A. and F.F.A. Secretary— D. J. SURENNE, F.F.A. Fire Superintendent—J . COWAN. Assistant Actuary—H. R. COCKBURN, F.F.A. Cashier-JOim HURRY Medical Officer-P. H. MACLAREN, M.D. Law Agent—R. B. RANKEN. W.S. Auditor- J. JOBSON DICKSON, C.A. Head Office: 19 GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH. Glasgow Office: 64 ST. VINCENT STREET. AGENTS IN DALKEITH: COLIN COCHRANE, Painter, 16 South Street. WILLIAM PORTEOUS, Merchant. HUGH WATT, Elmfield Place. GEORGE JACK, S.S.C, Fairfield Place. N CARMENT, 67 High Street. HI ADVERTISEMENTS. AMES SOMERVILLE 88 HIGH STREET, DALKEITH, INVITES INSPECTION OF HIS LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF MOTS AHB gSD©SS* HAND-MADE BY FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN, OF THE BEST MATERIAL. ORDERS WILL RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION. MACHINE-MADE From the Best Makers, in great variety, and carefully selected. LADIES' DRESS SLIPPERS AND GENT.'S PATENT SHOES OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. WATERPROOF "K" BOOT. Being Sole Agent in this District for this Celebrated Boot, J. S. has all the sizes in Stock, and can execute Orders without delay. ADVERTISEMENTS. 4I11IW llllll, BUTCHER & POULTERER, 101 mmm svassv, ESTABLISHED 1840. JAMES AITKEN & CO., ®©@f 411 SH©I I4II1S, 7 SOUTH STREET, DALKEITH. HAVE always on hand a Superior Assortment of BOOTS and SHOES. Boots and Shoes also Made to Order, the Quality, Material, and Workmanship of which are guaranteed. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. THOMSON'S DAIRY. 163 HZGhHIAHIS flilWI,STREET, NEW MILK THREE TIMES A DAY. FRESH EGGS DAILY. BISCUITS. fAMIS IHiJISSIp BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, 127 HIGH STREET, DALKEITH. HAS ALWAYS ON HAND A CAREFULLY SELECTED ASSORTMENT OF BOOTS AND SHOES. Material and Workmanship Guaranteed. EEPAIES of ALL KINDS NEATLY DONE at MODEEATE OHAEGES. ADVERTISEMENTS. DAVID GRIEVE, TEA & PROVISION MERCHANT, B1€€L1U€H FLA€1 5 (Opposite Railway Station), Late 4 High Street, ALKEiTH. IMPORTANT NOTICE, Removed to Mr William Bishop's, Croft Street, (Successor to Mr PROCTOR), 1 QUEENSFERRY STREET (West End of Princes Street). Daily Attendance: Edinburgh—10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, till 3 p.m. Dalkeith (Thursdays only)—3 to 5 p.m. painless (Extractions mxotx the tnilurnre of g.itvom-®xioc ©as. OSI OM(iLY CARR'S INKS, Which are Non- Corrosive. Of all Stationers, etc., and of J. CABMENT, Stationer, DALKEITH. ADVERTISEMENTS. ijuaajb; S HO W s$$ TAILOR AND CLOTHIER, 19 JANE PLACE, WESTFIELD, ESKBANK Gentlemen's Own Cloth Made Up. LADIES' JACKETS MADE TO ORDER. D. S. NISBET, BUCCLEUCH PLACE, DALKEITH. SALT BEEF AND PICKLED TONGUES ALWAYS ON HAND. SAUSAGES VERY CAREFULLY PREPARED. C. COCHRANE, 16 and 18 SOUTH STKEET, DALKEITH. PAPER-HANGINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. @1LS, $®L®H%S, Ail ©SiiSSai GLASS OUT TO ORDER. AGENT FOR THE PLATE-GLASS INSURANCE OFFICE. ESTABLISHED 1852. — ADVERTISEMENTS. Paterson & Sons, MUSIC-SELLERS TO THE QUEEN, SW ggQUgg STRSBT, BOIHBPRGH; 152 BUCHANAN STREET, GLASGOW; PERTH, DUNDEE, AYR, DUMFRIES, AND PAISLEY. The Largest Stock of Instruments in the King- dom for Sale or Hire, or on their Special Three Years' System. The advantages of purchasing a Pianoforte or American Organ from Paterson & Sons are 1st. They have by far the Largest and Finest Selection in the Kingdom. 2nd. They are Sole Agents for some of the Finest Instruments manu- factured, and which can only be had in their Establishments. 3rd. They are such extensive Buyers for Cash, that they can afford to give their Clients better Bargains than can be had elsewhere. 4th. They uphold in Town and Country all Instruments purchased for Six Months, and exchange free within that time if desired ; and as their own trained Tuners visit every district in Scotland periodically, Customers may rely on having their Instruments properly looked after. Sole Importers for Scotland of AND Inspection Invited. Descriptive Priced Catalogues on Application. Agent at Dalkeith— JOHN CAEMENT, Bookseller and Stationer, 67 HIGH STREET. ADVERTISEMENTS. >* D. M cINTOSH & CO. Have much -pleasure in calling the attention of the public to their <SSKrtl:=a$£umetr 3todt of Jlraperj) (Booirs, each Department of which is replete with Fresh Purchases for the various Seasons. NOTE THE ADDRESS- THREE WOOL PACKS, 74—HIGH STREET—74 MWMB lil4iliSl, Practical Watch and Clock Maker, Jeweller, etc., 20 HIGH ST., DALKEITH, and OLEEK ST., LOANHEAD. All Kinds of British and Foreign Watches and Clocks Carefully Cleaned and Repaired. Jewellery Neatly Repaired. A Large Assortment of Gold & Silver Watches, Clocks & Jewellery always on hand. 20 High Street, Dalkeith., and Clerk Street, Loanhead. RICHARD INGLIS, ROBERT SuccessorHUTCHISON,to 30 HIGH STREET, DALKEITH. Poultry and Salt Beef always on hand. (BOTMTOY ©EBMSg TOMOTAL&Y AT«3TOK© TO. ESTABLISHED 1854. ADVERTISEMENTS. Cross Keys Hotel, ROBERT ALLAN Begs to call the attention of ®m%\$i& and Otowmmial (&mt\&k& to the only First-Class Hotel in Town, and which has been recently Papered and Painted. j&pactmis Belmwms antr jjttttng^jjooms. Charges Strictly Moderate. Posting in all its Different Branches. First- Class Livery Stables. tjse oircrx^Y CARR'S INKS, Which are Non- Corrosive. Of all Stationers, and of J. GTarnunt, jStattmur, Balftntf). RICHARD ALLAN, BOOT AXD SH@I MABBB, 60 High Street, Dalkeith, Has always on hand a SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT of BOOTS and SHOES. The Quality, Material, and Workmanship are Guaranteed. ADVERTISEMENTS. ti$\m : juttyY and fo«? i j PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, AND PAPERHANGERS, Writers, Grainers, and Decorators, 27 High Street, Dalkeith. Windows Cleaned and Glazed. Oils and Colours, Paperhangings, &c. TMAS i CMING, JOINER and BUILDER, Lothian Bank, Eskbank, N.B. Contractor for New Buildings, Also Additions, Alterations, and Repairs on House and Shop Property. Plans and Estimates Furnished. Law Plans and Plans of Estates Constructed, Drawn, Coloured, and Mounted to Order, Orders Punctually Attended to. — ADVERTISEMENTS. CHEAP, POPULAR, EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. THE SCOTTISH LEADER Is a powerful, popular, and effective Advertising medium, with a vast and extending circulation in every town and district in Scotland. The Leader is issued simultaneously in Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is despatched by Special Trains, and is on sale daily through 3000 Agents. The Leader has Offices in Edinburgh, Leith, London, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. The Star says— " The Leader has made marvellous advances, and the ascendancy of rival papers is gone." The British Weekly says- " The Advertisements of the Leader are rapidly increasing." The Moray and Nairn Express says—"The Advertisements in the* Leader have recently received a very considerable impetus, and we suspect the management has a good deal more to do with it than politics." Advertisements classified under the undernoted heads are inserted in the Scottish Leader at the following special Prepaid Rates : Situations Vacant, Situations Wanted, Lost and Found, Specific Articles Wanted, Specific Articles for Sale, Partnerships and Agencies, Businesses for Sale, Businesses Wanted, Houses for Sale, Houses to Let, 18 words, 4d ; 27 words, 6d ; 3G words, lOd ; 45 words, Is 2d ; 54 words, Is 6d. A Insertions for the Price of Q No Display Type will be used in Advertisements inserted at the above Rates. ARCHIBALD DODS, AUCTIONEER AND SALESMAN, DALKEITH, CONDUCTS ALL KINDS OF AGRICULTURAL SALES. Appraisements taken for Legacy Duty. Every MONDAY at ONE O'CLOCK DALKEITH AUCTION MART. ADVERTISEMENTS. DAVID LAVIN'S DAIRY. STOTFORD DAIRY, WHITE HART STREET, DALKEITH, AND JUSTINLEES, ESKBANK. , NEW MILK FOUR TIMES A DAY. BEST EGGS DAILY FRESH BUTTER-OWN MAKE. GROCERIES OF EVERY KIND AT LOWEST PRICES. Cart and Van for Hire. Removals Conducted. Coals Delluered. WILLIAM C. GRAY, FAMILY GROCER, TEA, COFFEE, & SPICE MERCHANT, 4 HIGH STREET, DALKEITH. REGULAR SUPPLIES OF Finest Dairy Butter and Fresh Country Eggs, FROM ROSERERY HOME FARM. Liberal Terms for Soirees, Picnics, &c. ADVERTISEMENTS. 1. Plumber, Zinc-Worker, and Gasfitter, 126 HIGH STREET, DALKEITH. Estimates Supplied in Town and Country. HOUSE—ABOVE SHOE. ANDREW BRYSON, RESPECTFULLY intimates that he is Agent for the BEST HOUSEHOLD COALS from the Newbattle and Dalkeith Collieries, which he supplies at Lowest Current Bates. Vans for Hire, and Removals conducted. COAL DEPOT: LOTHUNSTREET, DALKEITH. THOMAS DICKSON, BUCCLEUCH PLACE, AND 17 SOUTH ST., lllilllfl.