ADVERTISEMENTS. Glasgow & South-Western Railway. SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND. HE GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY gives a Direct T Route between Scotland and England. It is in conjunction at Carlisle with the Midland Railway, the principal Termini being St. Enoch, Glasgow, and St. Pancras, London; and a Full and Expeditious Service is given between Glasgow, Paisley, Greenock, Ayr, Ardrossan, Kilmarnock, Dumfries, etc., and Liverpool, Manchester, Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, London, etc. Dining Cars (First and Third Class) by the Morning and Afternoon Expresses, and Sleeping Cars by the Night Expresses, in each direction, between Glasgow (St. Enoch) and London (St. Pancras). Lavatory Carriages (First and Third Class) by principal Expresses. Passengers between Scotland and England by this, the most Picturesque Route, pass through the heart of the Burns Country, and holders of Tourist Tickets to and from Glasgow, or North thereof, are allowed to travel via Ayr (Burns's Birthplace). Tickets are also valid for break of journey at Dumfries (Burns's Burial-place). CLYDE WATERING PLACES. The Glasgow and South-Western Line to Greenock (Princes Pier) is the most convenient for Visitors to the whole of the Watering-Places on the Firth of Clyde and Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and Passengers holding Through Tickets to or from England have the option of visiting Glasgow en route. The most Direct and Expeditious Route to the Island of Arran is via Ardrossan; and to Millport, Campbeltown, etc., via Fairlie. At Greenock, Ardrossan, and Fairlie, Trains run alongside Steamers, and regular connections are maintained by the Company's own Fleet of Magnificent Steamers, also by the "Columba," "Lord of the Isles," "Culzean Castle," etc., to the Watering-Places on the Firth of Clyde. AYRSHIRE COAST. Express Trains at convenient hours are run between Glasgow and the various Coast Towns. Full particulars of Trains, Fares, Tours, etc., on application to C. E. COCKBURN, Superintendent of the Line, St. Enoch Station, Glasgow. $ DAVID COOPER, GLASGOW, 1897. General Manager. Best Shirts on the Market for Resisting Laundry Soaps and Chemicals. COPLAND & LYE, * SHIRT MAKERS, CALEDONIAN HOUSE, Sauchiehall Street, GLASGOW. VISITED by thousands from all parts of the World. A veritable "Shrine Bard" of Scotland. " of the "Immortal From the top a most The Monument occupies a commanding position in the Kay Park. extensive and interesting view of the surrounding Country can be obtained. The magnificent Marble Statue of the Poet, from the chisel of W. G. Stevenson, A.R.S.A., Edinburgh, is admitted to be the finest in the World. The Museum contains many relics and mementoes of the Poet's life, and the most valuable and interesting collection of the original MSS. in existence, among which are the following TAM O' SHANTER. COTTAR'S SATURDAY NIGHT. THE TWA DOGS. ADDRESS TO A YOUNG FRIEND. The famous "M'Kie" Library also forms part of this collection, and is made up of many hundred volumes of Burns literature, including a copy of the famous first Edition of the Poet's Works. The Monument is open from 10 A.M. till dusk every day (Sundays excepted). Visitors are requested to sign their names in the Visitors' book. Before Going Elsewhere, Visit the Emporium. Why? Because it is the Greatest Sight in Kilmarnock-for the Ladies. = For Large Variety Go to the Emporium. For Best Value Go to the Emporium. For Latest Novelties Go to the Emporium. P.S.-None but the most Reliable Goods Kept in Stock. HE above is a sketch of the Memorial in course of erection at THE Mauchline. Already over £3100 has been subscribed, but £2000 is still required for the endowment of the Homes. Patrons. HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF HAMILTON. HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF PORTLAND. THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS OF BUTE. LORD ROSEBERY. THE EARL OF GLASGOW. SIR CHARLES TENNANT, BART. J. G. A. BAIRD, Esq., M.P. And others. Honorary President. MAJOR-GENERAL SIR CLAUD ALEXANDER OF BALLOCHMYLE, BART. President. J. LEIPER GEMMILL, 162 ST. VINCENT STREET, GLASGOW. Vice-President. MARCUS BAIN, C.C., J.P., WOODSIDE, MAUCHLINE. Joint Treasurers. THOMAS KILLIN, 168 WEST GEORGE STREET, GLASGOW. Honorary Secretary. W. S. M'MILLAN, 102 BATH STREET, GLASGOW. SUBSCRIPTIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO EITHER OF THE TREASURERS. |