OS1/26/19/84
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLE CHURCH | Middle Church Middle Church Middle Church Middle Church |
Provost R Brown Mr William Hodge, Town Clerk Mr David Semple Writer Revd [Reverend] Robert Kirke Minister |
012.13 | A very Plain but Substantial building Situated in Church Hill, and Adjacent to the High Church, Was erected in 1781 from Subscriptions Amongst the Members of the Church of Scotland, and a Contribution from the Town Council, and by a Deed of the Court of Tiends of that year, it was assigned a Serperate and distinct Parish, Called the Middle Church Parish, Contains About 1500 Sittings. Ministers Stipend £300 P [Per] Annum, which is Paid out of the funds or Common goods of the Burgh, The living is in the Gift of the Magistrates and Town Council, The Revd [Reverend] Robert Kirke is Minister |
| TOWN'S ENGLISH SCHOOL | Town's English School Town's English School Town's English School Town's English School |
Provost R Brown Mr William Hodge, Town Clerk Mr David Semple, Writer Mr James Reid Teacher. |
012.13 | A Substantial building two Storeys high Slated and in good repair, Situated in Oakshaw Street. The Schoolmaster is Appointed by the Town Council, and is allowed School house, & dwelling house free, his income is derived from Pupils fees, Affords tuition in the Elementary Branches of an English education, Average Attendance 70 The Property of the Burgh_ |
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