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inspection must be completed by the 1st of October. In making the inspec- 

 tion, the Conveners may take the assistance ofany competent judges. 



3. It is left to the Committee of the district to regulate the maxuuum 

 amiual rent of the Cottages, -which may, with the garden, be from L.5 to L.7. 



4. A person who has gained the highest premium cannot compete again, 

 but will be entitled to a Medal if certified by the Committee to be equal in 

 merit to the first on the list of Competitors. 



5. If the Cottage is occupied by the proprietor, the roof must be in good 

 repair ; if the roof is of 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 requi- 

 sites, have displayed the greatest taste in ornamenting the exterior of their 

 houses, and the ground in front and at the gables. 



6. In estimating the claims for the Carden Premiums, the judges should 

 have in view : — The sutficiency and neatness of the fences and walks ; the 

 cleanness of the ground ; the quality and choice of the crops ; and the general 

 productiveness of the garden. 



7. Eeports, stating the mimber of Competitors, the names of successful 

 parties, and the nature of the exertions which have been made by them, 

 must be transmitted by the Conveners to the Secretary on or before the Isf 

 November next. 



8. When a Grant has expired the District cannot apply again for aid for 

 two years. 



Parishes desirous of these Premiums must lodge applications with the 

 Secretary on or before the 1st November next. 



2. MEDALS FOR COTTAGES AND GARDENS OR GARDEN PRODUCE, 



The Society will issue annually two Medium Silver Medals to a 

 limited number of local Associations or individuals, who at their own 

 expense establish premiums for Cottages or Gardens under L.15 of 

 Eent. The Medals may be awarded for best kept Cottage, and best 

 kept Garden or Flower Plot, or Garden Produce. 



Local Associations or individuals desirous of these Medals, must lodge 

 applications with the Secretary on or before the first of November next. The 

 Medals are given for five consecutive years. 



Aberdeenshire. 



1. Keig ChVB.— Convener, Lord Forbes, Castle Forbes, Keig, Aberdeen ;. 



Secretary, George Bruce, Wealthiton, Keig. Granted 1873. 



Ayrshire. 



2. Stewarton Farmer Society. — Convener and Secretary, John Lindsay, 



Avenue Square, Stewarton. Granted 1875. 



Dumbartonshire. 



3. Vale of Leven and Dumbarton Horticultural Society.— Conwne?v 



Sir James Lumsden of Arden ; Secretary, John C. Baird, Bridge 

 Street, Alexandria, N.B. Granted 1872. 



Edinburghshire. 



4. RosLiN Horticultural Society.— Conveyier, William Merricks, Roslin^ 



Secretary, E. D. Glover, Eoslin. Granted 1874. 



