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THE FARMER'S MAGAZINE. 



Most opportune to the occasion, with riflemen in bat- 

 talions and rain in a deluge, was this gentleman's 

 mounted volunteer equipment, abounding in the most 

 serviceable contrivances for protecting both man and 

 horse from the elements — with rugs and cloaks that 

 double up to next to nothing, and yet hold a change 

 within their folds — with weather-proof helmets that turn 

 back into travelling caps, and coats and trousers made 

 from the undyed wool of the Exmoor sheep. In con- 

 nection with his father Sir Thotaas, Mr. Acland has 

 formed a corps of mounted rifle volunteers, called the 

 1st Devon, of which he is captain ; and hence his study 

 of these well-considered appointments. The Arts De- 

 partment was flanked on one side by two flower shows, 

 and on the other by two tents of poultry, but all hand- 

 somely included in the one admission charge. Un- 

 fortunately, during the storm about mid-day on Thurs- 

 day, the latter both fell in, amidst a great crowing of 

 cocks and chuckling of hens. We so missed a curious 

 cross between a Malay fowl and a Turkey that the 

 learned in fluff" and feather spoke to with much 

 admiration. 



The General Meeting was held in a moderate hurri- 

 cane, and a very lengthy Report read to an imposing 

 company of open umbrellas. By the extraordinary ex- 

 ertions of a troop of serving men, who held on like 

 bull-dogs, the dinner camp was not blown away, and 

 some hundred and fifty keen spirits made up their minds 

 for the worst, and went to the dinner. However, if even 

 her gracious Majesty could not command the sun for her 

 Gala Day at Ascot, what could a Council of mere 

 agriculturists expect, who selected a swamp as a matter 

 of preference, and defied the elements forthwith ? Verily 

 they reaped their reward. 



PRIZES FOR CATTLE. 



DEVONS, 

 Judges.— E. L. Franlilin, Ascott, Oxon. 



H. W. Keary, Holkham, Norfolk. 

 J, Quartly, South Molton, Devon. 



Bulls above three years old. 

 The prize of 10 sovs. to E. Pope, Great Toller, Maiden New- 

 ton, Dorset. (Napoleon U.) 



Bull not exceeding two years old. 

 First prize of 12 sovs., to George Turner, Barton, Exeter, 

 Devon. (Prince Frederick). 



Second, of 6 sovs., to John Bodley, Stockley Pomeroy, 

 Devon. ( Perfection). 



Bulls not exceeding three years old. 

 First prizeof lOsovs., to R. MogriJge, Mollaud, South Mol- 

 ton, Devou, (Young Forester). 



Second, of 5 aovs., to George Turner, Barton. (Earl of War- 

 wick). 



Third, of 3 sovs., to S. P. Newberry, Scrael Barton, South- 

 leigh. (Bonaparte). 



Cows iu-calf, or in-milk, having had a calf withiu six mouths 

 of the show. 

 First prize of 10 sovs., to George Turner, Barton, (Van- 

 dine). 

 Second, of 5 bcvb., to E. Pope, Great Toller. (Tipler). 



The class generally commended. 

 Heifers in-calf, or in-milk, not exceeding three years old 

 First prize of 8 sovs., to George Turner, Barton. (Beea- 

 wmg). 



Second, of 4 sova., to John Mildon, Woodington, Devon. 

 (Jenny Lind). 



The clasfs generally comnnpnded. 



Pairs of heifera not exceeding two years old. 

 First prize of 8 sovs., to J. W. BuUer, M.P., Downes, Credi- 

 ton, Devou. 

 Second, of 4 sova., to George Turner, Barton. 



SHORTHORNS. 



Judges. — W. Bartholomew, Goltho, Lincoln. 

 J. Tremaine, Newlyn, Cornwall. 



Bull above three years old. 



The prize of 10 sovs., to W. Hewer, Sevenhsmpton, High- 

 worth, Wilts. (Burrowby Lad), 



Highly commended. — B. llambro, Milton Abbey, Bland- 

 ford. (Snapdragon). 



Commended. — J. E. Jeffery, West Orchard, Dorset. (Cen- 

 turion ). 



Bulls not exceeding three years old. 



First prize of 12 sovs., to B. Stratton, Broad Hinton, 

 Swindon, Wilts. (Hickory Nut). 



Second, of 6 sovs., to Robert Cozens, Pilton, Somerset. (Sir 

 William). 



Bulls not exceeding two years old. 



First prize of 10 aovs. to R. Stratton, Broad Hinton, 

 (Duke Humphrey). 



Second, of 5 sova., to W. Hewer, Sevenhampton. (Exam- 

 ple). 



Highly commended. — E. HoUsnd, M.P., Dumbleton Hall, 

 Gloucester. (The Duke of Cambridge). 



Cows in-calf or in-mi!k, having had a calf within six months of 

 the show. 



First prize of 10 sovs, to C. H. Abbott, Long Ashton, 

 Bristol, (Nonpareil). 



Second, of 5 sova., to R. Stratton, Broad Hinton. (Sultana 

 2nd.) 



Heifers incalf or in-milk, not exceeding three years old. 



First prize of 8 sots, to R. Stratton, Broad Hinton. (Harm- 

 less 3rd). 



Second, of 4 sova., to R. Stratton, (Matchless 6th). 



Highly commeuded.-~E. Bowley, Siddington House, Glou- 

 cester. (Warbler). 



Pairs of heifers, not exceeding two years old. 

 First prize of 8 sovs. to Josiah Hill, Came Farm, Dorset. 

 Second, of 4 sovs., R. Stratton, Broad Hiuton. (Kathleen, 

 and Queen of the Harem), 



HEREFORDS. 



Judges. — E. L. Franklin. 

 H. W. Keary. 

 J. Quartley. 



Bulls above three years old. 

 The prize of 10 sovs. (awarded conditionally) to John Wil- 

 liams, St. Mary's, Hereford. (Sir Colin). 



Bulls not exceeding three years old. 



First prize of 12 sova. to T, Edwards, Wintercott, Here- 

 ford. (Leoraiuster). 



Second, of 6 sovs., to T. Duckham, Bayaham Court, Roes, 

 Hereford, (Franklyn). 



Bulls not exceeding two years old. 



First prize of 10 sovs. W. Perry, St. Oswell, Cholstrey, Leo- 

 minster. (Cowarn). 



Second, of 5 sovs., to Lord Bateman, Shobdon Court, Here- 

 ford. (Golden Horn). 



Cows in-calf or in-milk, having had a calf within six months of 

 the show. 



First prize of 10 sovs. to H. Coate, Sherborne, Dorset. 

 (Eva). 



Second, of 5 sovs., to J. Taylor, Stratford Court, Hereford. 

 (Fancy Leominster). 



Heifers in-calf or in-milk, not exceeding three years old. 

 First prize of 8 sova. to J, W. and C, J.tmes Mappowder, 

 Blandford, Dorset. (Lisette). 



Second, of 4 sova., to J. v/illiams, St. Mary's. (Barmaid). 



Pairs of heifers, not exceeding two years old. 

 First prize of 8 sova. to Lord Bateman,— (Hebe and Nelly). 

 Serond not awarded, no merit. 



