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gotten, proposed appropriately by Geo. Douglas M‘Ghie, and 
the Rev. Mr Wightman, not yet Doctor, proposed the memory 
of ‘‘ the late venerable Patrick Miller, Esq., that revered and 
beloved name.’’ 
At this point strictly antiquarian interest in Dalswinton 
might fittingly be assumed to terminate, but he could not 
conclude without observing that the barony had a perfect 
record of attachment and affection for its lairds. Mr and 
Mrs Landale, their host and hostess of that day, had acquired 
a barony which had remained intact since before 1400, and 
he hoped there was in store for them also a remainder of that 
feudal loyalty which had been the ancient, unbroken tradition 
of Dalswinton. 
A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Cameron 
Smith for his paper, on the call of Mr R. C. Reid. 
A similar compliment was paid to Mr and Mrs Landale 
and family for their hospitality on the initiative of the Rev. 
Dr. King Hewison, who touched on the historic setting of 
the gathering and the memories and thoughts it inspired. 
When they reflected on that, he said, the party would give 
their very heartiest thanks to those who permitted them to 
come and see these places. It had given him the highest 
satisfaction to be present, and if the same feelings as he had 
were shared by the others, then Mr and Mrs Landale were 
receiving very great thanks indeed. 
Mr Landale, in reply, said Mrs Landale and he were 
very glad to see the party, and would like them to see any- 
thing there was to be seen. 
The old tower, the gardens, and the loch on which the 
first steamboat sailed were then visited. 
On a height on Clonfeckle farm, overlooking Dalswin- 
ton, stands a monument in memory of Dr. Richardson of 
Clonfeacle, Ireland, who introduced fiorin grass, commonly 
known as agrostis stolonifera, to this country. At that 
time it was considered of great value, now it is looked on 
more as a weed, and is a more permanent memorial to the 
