Transactions of RHASS Volume 1940 - Page 253
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84 PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY. 5. Ross-sums FEDERATION. Convener—Tho Lady Marjorie Mackenzie of Gairloch, Conan House, Conon Bridge, Ross—shire. Secretary—Mrs M‘Callmn, Sliochd, Diiigwall, Ross-shire. Granted 1939. lst Year. (3. BUTE, ISLE OF, FEDERATION. Convener—Miss M‘Farlane, Moile Kilchattan, Kingarth, Rothesay. Secretary Miss M. Gray Buchanan. St Margaret’s, Ascog, Rothesay. Granted 1940. 7. MIDLOTHIAN FEDERATION. Convener—Mrs Mercer, Southfield, Dalkeitll. Secretary—Miss N. Scott Muir, 10 Silverknowcs Loan, Edinburgh 4. Granted 1940. 8. STE\VARTRY OF KmKCUDBRIoH'r FEDERATION. Convener—Mrs Jaffe, Netherhall, Castle Douglas. Secretary—Miss Stevenson. Douganhill, Dalbeattie. Granted 1940. PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY. GROUP III.—COTTAGES AND GARDENS, 8:0. The following Premiums are offered for Competition. The Premiums are granted for two years. CLASS 6. LOCAL SOCIETIES, (SEQ—GRANTS FOR BEST-KEPT COTTAGES AND GARDENS. 1. Best-kept Cottage . . . . . . £1 0 0 Second best . . . . . . . 0 10 0 2. Best-kept Cottage Garden . . . . . 1 0 0 Second best . . . . . . . 0 10 0 Forms of application. may be obtained from the Secretary, and should be completed and returned on or before 135 November next, in respect of a Grant commencing in the following year. RULES OF COMPETITION. 1. Competitions may take place in the different parishes for Cottages and Gardens, or for either separately. 2. The occupiers of Lodges at Gentleman’s Approach Gates and Gardeners’ Houses are excluded, as well as others whom the Com- mittee consider, from their position, not to be entitled to compete. The inspection must be completed by the 1st of October. In making the inspection, the Conveners may take the assistance of any com- petent judges. 3. It shall be left to the Committee in the District to fix two grades of Cottages, with maximum rents of £10 and £16 respectively, and to apply for Grants of £3 in respect of each. 4. To warrant the award of full Premiums, there must not be fewer than three Competitors in each class. If there are less than three Competitors in each class, only half Premium will be awarded. 5. A person who has gained the highest Premium cannot compete again. 6. If the Cottage is occupied by the proprietor, the roof must be in good repair; if the roof is thatch, it must be in good repair, though in the occupation of a tenant. The interior and external conveniences must be clean and orderly; the windows must be free of broken glass, clean, and affording the means of ventilation. Dunghills, and all other nuisances, must be removed from the front and gables. In awarding the Cottage Premiums, preference will be given to Competitors who, in addition to the above requisites, have displayed a i ~ guy MERE! — w... , p. sag-7 mint; z " Santa-awn“.er ‘ it] |
| Title | Transactions of RHASS Volume 1940 - Page 253 |
