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being particularly imposing. It was built by Matthew White 

 Esq., in the early part of the 18th century, and has had additions 

 made to it in 1826 and 1830, from designs by Bonomi, whose 

 chief architectural work in Scotland is Roseneath Castle, 

 Dumbartonshire. It is now the residence of Viscount Ridley. 

 The manor of Blagdon, formerly Blakedene, was held of the 

 barony of Morpeth by John de Plessis in the time of Henry III. 

 In 1 567 it passed into the hands of the Fen wicks, who held 

 it till it was purchased by the Whites. On the marriage of 

 Elizabeth, eldest daughter and heiress of Matthew White, Esq., 

 18th November 1842, the estate was conveyed to the family 

 of Ridley, one of whose ancestors, Nicholas, Bishop of London, 

 perished at the stake in the reign of Queen Mary. Since 

 their establishment in Northumberland, representatives of the 

 family have occupied distinguished positions, alike in the political 

 arena and in the commercial development of the district. 

 Arrangements having been made to dine at Stannington, 



carriages were waiting at 2-30 p.m. to convey 

 Club the members to the village on the hill, where 



Dinner. dinner was served in the Howard Arms Hotel, 



Mr E. Fenwick Brewis being the guest of the 

 Club. The usual toasts were duly honoured. 



Nominations in favour of the following were intimated : — 



Mr Thomas J. Stuart, Aldie, Melrose ; Mr 

 Nomina= Edward Hill, Darnlea, Melrose ; Lieut.-Colonel 



tions. William J. Oliver, R.A., Lochside, Yetholm ; 



Rev. Norman C. Keith, M.A., Earlston ; Mr 

 Robert A. Curie, Over wells, Jedburgh ; and Mr Thomas 

 Gibson, 7 Glengyle Terrace, Edinburgh. 



At 4-15 the members drove back to Plessey Station, after 

 having spent an enjoyable day in the valley of the Blyth, 

 and amid the pleasure-grounds of Blagdon. 



