A fragment of a cornkister composed by the poet’s grandfather Alexander Middleton, born Gellan Coull 1877, died East Mains Aboyne 1935.
to the tune Rothseay-oh

A kintra chiel made up his min’
Tae stert a business in Abyne
Abune the door he hung his sign
’T wis Davie Green the Grocer-oh

An if at nicht yer feelin dry
The Charleston it will not supply
Jist takk a dander roon the wye
O Davie Green the Grocer-oh

Chorus
Caunlesticks caunles castor-ile
Fleein machines o the latest style
Aathin ye wint wi a cheery smile
Frae Davie Green the Grocer-oh

A stickin plaister fur a sair
Or soothin iyntment he’ll prepare
The druggist caas him somethin mair
Nur Davie Green the Grocer-oh

A stud o splendid horse he’s got
At cairtin jobs he’s keen tae quote
Auld Middleton he cud see him shot
Davie Green the Grocer-oh!