This is from the Banffshire Journal of Tuesday 7th February 1899.
ABERLOUR
GOLDEN WEDDING. - A most interesting event
took place at Airngarrow, Aberlour, on Friday, when
Mr John Donald and his wife celebrated their
golden wedding. A large company of
neighbours and friends, together with a goodly
representation of their family, were present, and
after an excellent repast, the worthy couple were
presented with two easy chairs, a purse and
sovereigns, and two Bibles, the last from their
minister. Rev. Mr Boyd made the presentation,
and in doing so wished the worth couple many
happy days. Mr Donald is a native of Auchindoun,
Dufftown, while his wife was born in Aberlour on
the farm of Upperton. Mr Donald has now a snug
farm at Airngarrow, where he is assisted by his
youngest son. He was married on 3rd February
1849 by Mr Scholbraid, Dufftown, and had a family
of five sons and nine daughters, who are all alive
save one. There are forty-three grand-children
spread all over the country, and some in America.
