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-First Three Edmonstones-The Fourth Sir William-
Connection with Sir William Wallace-The Fifth Sir Wil-
liam-Murder of Sir James Stewart-Sir JAMES EDMON-
STONE-The Gowrie Conspiracy-Apprehended by Arran
-A Deep Plot-Popular Fury-Settles in Ireland-Dun-
treath Redeemed-The Ninth Laird-His Brief but Brilliant
Career-Sir ARCHIBALD EDMONSTONE, the Eleventh Laird
-Buys Kilsyth-M. P. for Dumbartonshire--Sir Charles,
Second Baronet-Sir Archibald, Third Baronet-Contests
Stirlingshire-Sir William, Fourth Baronet-A Brush with
Pirates-Visits Lord Byron-Captain Wild—Sir Archibald,
the Fifth Baronet
180-193
CHAPTER XV.
"The Christian Gentleman's Daily Walk"-Sir ARCHIBALD
EDMONSTONE, the Christian Gentleman-Public Opinion
-Colzium Library and Chapel-Books, Sermons, Hymns
-Letter to People of Kilsyth—Vols. of Travel-Thoughts by
the Way-Opinion of Mezzofanti-Prince Charlie's Widow
-Meets Belzoni-The Holy Land-Ali Pasha-Classical
Spots-Byron's "Maid of Athens "-" Fitzwalter "_" Pro-
gress of Religion "—" Happiness "-Letter from Lamartine
- Literary Estimate-Translation from Petrarch.
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CHAPTER XVI.
194-208
WILLIAM H. BURNS-Two Kirk Session Meetings--Dun and
Kilsyth-9th May, 1843—Character Sketch-At the Feet
of Christ-Birth-Ordination-Work at Dun-Induction to
Kilsyth-Presentation and "Call"—At the Grave of Robe
-W. C. Burns-The Memory of Rev. John Livingston-
-The Second Revival-The '43 Secession-A Long Bright
Sunset - KEV. ROBERT BLACK - Family - Education-
Church Building-Rev. W. Jeffrey
209-222
CHAPTER XVII.
WILLIAM C. BURNS-Boyhood—" A Maxie "-Edinburgh Life
-A Turning Point-Studies for the Ministry-Oratorical
Power-Industrious Preaching-Second Revival-Scene in
Church-Visits Dundee-Becomes an Evangelist-Visits
Canada-Embarks for China-China and Chinese Sects-
Methods and Means of Work-His Death-Thoughts of
Home--" Very Poor "
CHAPTER XVIII.
223-235
PROFESSOR ISLAY BURNS-"The Pastor of Kilsyth" and "The
Chinese Missionary "-Three Different Characters-A Lov-
able Soul-Birth—Description of Kilsyth Manse—A Family
Group-Student Days-Loss of Sight-A Quiet Place-
Chosen for St. Peter's-A Peculiar Position--A Cultured
Ministry- Islay Burns and M'Cheyne-Liberal Views-
Pictures of Church History-Contest with Mr. Rainy-
"The Pastor" and "Missionary "-Appointed Professor
-Spiteful Opposition-Life in Glasgow-An Abundant
Entrance ¿
236-246
CHAPTER XIX.
A Successful Family-THE BAIRDS-Sagacity and Enterprise--
Their Works-Connection with Kilsyth-Coke Making--
Members of Firm in 1860-Tradition-History-Alex. Baird
of Kirkwood-Alex. Baird of Woodhead-An Anecdote-
First Mining Ventures-Merryston-Gartsherrie-"William
Baird & Co."-List of Mineral Estates-Varied Family
Gifts-William Baird-M.P.-Chairman of Caledonian
Railway-Deputy Governor of the Forth and Clyde Canal
-John Baird of Woodhead-Alex. Baird of Urie-JAMES
BAIRD-Townhead Church - Portrait-Hot Air Blast-
Patent Rights Lawsuit-Auchmedden Romance-Deep Re-
ligious Convictions-Robert, Douglas, and George Baird-
Alex. Whitelaw-His Business Capacity—Isaac Disraeli—A
Baconian Maxim Refuted-Present Members of Firm.
CHAPTER XX.
247-262
The Parish Church-BANTON CHAPEL-Rev. J. Lyon--Ordina-
tion-Secession-Pursued by an Echo-Succession of Mis-
sionaries-Manse Built-Rev. James Whiteford—A Parish
Quoad Sacra-WILLIAM CADELL-Friendship with Dr.
Roebuck-Carron Company Founded-WILLIAM ARCHI-
BALD CADELL-Scientific Pursuits-His Taciturnity-Sir
Joseph Banks-" A Journey in Italy "-Encyclopædia Con-
tributions—Clever Escape-Forth and Clyde Canal—Smea-
ton-HUGH BAIRD-Canal Locks-Trial of Charlotte
Dundas-Fish-tail Propeller
CHAPTER XXI.
1843 and After-REV. HENRY DOUGLAS-His Amiability—
"Rabbi Duncan "-Work at Saline and Alexandria-Dou-
glas and M'Cheyne engaged to Sisters-Inducted to Kilsyth
-Reception-William Henry-Douglas's Personal Ap-
pearance-Delicate Health and Death-Rev. Alex. Hill-
Preaching and Urbanity-A Distinguished Family—A. K.
H. Boyd-Church Membership-Galloway Bequest-Trans-
lation to St. Andrews-Dr. Park-" In like manner I shall
go"-St. Andrews Session Minute
CHAPTER XXII.
THE METHODISTS-Succession of Preachers-New Church-
The CONGREGATIONALISTS - Clerical Succession - The
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH-Canon Murphy--REV. ALEX.
SPEIRS-Loch winnoch-Dr. Watson, Dundee-Dr. Graham,
Kilbarchan-The Gorbals-"A Congregation without a
263-273
274-286
Church "-Inducted to Kilsyth-Personal Appearance--
REV. ROBERT HOPE BROWN-Author of "Life of Allan
Cunningham "-Ordained to St. Andrew's Parish, Dundee
- Inducted to Kilsyth—" He did it unto me "-PROFESSOR
JEFFRAY-Appointed to Anatomy Chair-Rev. R. H.
Stevenson, D.D.—Rob Roy—Pulpit Power-Overwork--
Moderator- Dr. Archibald Scott
287-298
CHAPTER XXIII.
POPULATION-At Revolution-In 1794-In 1891-The Heritors
-The Police Burgh-Magistracy-Parochial Board-Edu-
cational - Patrick Bequest-John Kennedy-Review of
Prices and Wages-Benefit Societies-The Savings Bank-
Recreation Clubs - Mineralogy-Natural History-From
the Church Tower-An Ancient River-bed-The Roman
Wall-Revived Interest-An Old British Fort-Derivation
of Kilsyth, Kelvin, Banton—A Fingalian Tradition—Mak-
ing of Kelvin-" Line upon Line"
299-312
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314
317
319
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