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Mr EDWIN KNOWLES, Riding Master, Respectfully intimates that he has RESIGNED his connection with the Tollcross Riding Academy, where he has been Master for upwards of Seven Years; and, at the urgent request of numerous patrons, he has COMMENCED BUSINESS on his Own Account, at NORTHUMBERLAND STREET LANE (East), where, from his thorough Experience, and by the most assiduous and courteous personal attentions at all times to the requirements of those honouring him with their patronage, he hopes to merit their con

1874

THIS DAY’S POLICE NEWS.

NOISY DOGS.

At the City Police Court, Mr John Pringle[1] and Mr James Young were charged with having dogs in their premises in York Lane which annoyed the inhabitants of the surrounding houses.

In defence they stated that the dogs were necessary for the protection of their property, from which, previous to their having them, many things had been stolen.

What do you keep in your recycling bin these days?

A sat nav? Spare tyre? Snow shovel? Tin of sweets for the kids to suck on that stops them being travel sick but actually stuck together months ago and now can’t be opened for love or money?

If not, you’re missing out on a growing trend for repurposing common household containers and the family car.

This vehicle in Canonmills, for example, is currently storing all those things which virtuous people like to show neighbours they no longer send to landfill. Thanks go to reader Peter Verity for sending it in.

1873

SHOCKING TRAGEDY IN STOCKBRIDGE.

ALLEGED MURDER OF A CAB-DRIVER.

At the City Police Court this morning, before Bailie Wilson, John M’Laughlan, Bridget M’Gowan or M’Laughlan, his wife, John Hart, and Ann Dobie or Hart, his wife, all residing in Silver Mills, Stockbridge, were charged with the murder of Thomas Baird, on Saturday night.

As you read this, electronic copies of the June Spurtle are already speeding their way across the virtual barony like spring bees late for an appointment.

Issue 296 starts traditionally on Page 1, with news of a fetching 13-year old recently sighted locally after a prolonged absence. She is joined by the latest on new routes proposed for Broughton and beyond, a pew hue, and a local industry insider’s views on the potential benefits of business as abnormal.

At last week’s meeting of the Policy & Sustainability Committee, councillors unanimously agreed to appoint a ‘service provider’ to deliver a consultation on the future, from 2022 onwards, of Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals (Edinburgh’s Christmas and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay).

This decision followed earlier consultation with the All Party Oversight Group, which will continue to oversee the appointment and consultation processes.

DOSH TRUMPS TRANQUILITY

At yesterday’s virtual meeting of the Policy & Sustainability Committee, councillors considered <

Edinburgh’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres will reopen on Monday 1 June on an appointment-only basis.

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ONE GUINEA REWARD.[1]—JOHN FRASER, a Skinner, recently residing at Ann’s Court, Canonmills,[2] having deserted his child Hugh, aged four years or thereby, who has become chargeable to the Parish of St Cuthbert’s, the Subscriber will pay the above Reward to any party who will give such information as will lead to the apprehension of the said John Fraser.

He is about 35 Years of Age, Middle Size, Fair Complexion, Roman Nose, and wants the Fourth Finger of one of his hands.