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noble lady, whose amiable character was so well known, 

 that he could add nothing to enhance it in their estima 

 tion &quot; The Viscountess of Arbuthnott.&quot; Cheers. (Air 

 The bonniest lass in a the warld.) 



Lord ARBUTHNOTT returned thanks. 



The CHAIRMAN proposed the health of &quot; Mr Silver, 

 the Convener of the County,&quot; who was well known as an 

 eminent and skilful agriculturist. The farmer who ob 

 tained his opinion in conducting his operations, was ex 

 ceedingly well off. (Air The mucking o Geordy s 

 byre.) 



Mr SILVER returned thanks, and said, that whatever 

 his opinion was worth, it was always at the service of his 

 friends. 



Mr SCOTT of Benholm proposed &quot; Lord Kintore and 

 the proprietors of the County.&quot; (Air When our ancient 

 forefathers agreed wi the laird.) 



Lord ARBUTHNOTT returned thanks. His Lordship 

 then said, that although there was a proverbial expression 

 which spoke of &quot; the little men of the Meams,&quot; yet the 

 tenantry of the County would yield to none in respecta 

 bility and intelligence. He proposed &quot; Prosperity to the 

 Tenantry of the Mearns.&quot; (Air The lea rig.) 



Mr GARLAND returned thanks, and said they felt 

 very proud of having the company of so many of their 

 proprietors to assist in offering a small mark of respect 

 to a distinguished agriculturist. 



Mr LUMSDEN of Tilwhilly in terms of high eulogy 



