at the Plymouth Meetinr/. 399 



mittce omitted to encourage these exhibitors by offering a prize, as tlieir 

 carts, thoucfh admirably suited for local ]uirposes, are under great disad- 

 vantages when they compete against those designed for general use. 



Class VIII. (Waggons) was divided into two divisions, viz., Pair-horse and 

 other waggons. In the former, the Prize of 20/. was divided between the 

 Beverley Iron and Waggon Company, W. Ball and Son, and Thomas Milford 

 and Son, in the proportion of lOZ., 6/., and 4Z. The Beverley Waggon is 

 extremely strong and light, turns in a short space, and is provided with a 

 double break ; a well-made, useful implement. That of Ball and Son is 

 strong, well made ; and the Devonshire Waggon had a strong plank side and a 

 good break ; George Milford was commended for a strong and cheap waggon 

 in this class. 



In the second division we awarded to Messrs. Hayes and Son the whole of 

 the money, 10/., for their light, well-made waggon, with a wide and roomy 

 body, constructed with a strong foundation of English oak and elm-plank 

 sides, and fitted with fixed sideboards. It has curved head ami tail ladders 

 for carrying loose hay and corn, easil}' removed when not required. The 

 front wheels back under the body, and the waggon turns in the room it stands 

 upon. The hind wheels are large, and the construction ensures lightness of 

 draught, A powerful break can be ajiplied to both hind wheels without stopping 

 the horses. Price, complete, 30/. 10s. 



The Yorkshire Prize Waggon, with loose side and end boards (318), exhi- 

 bited by the Beverley Company, wc highly commended, considering it a strong, 

 well-made waggon, fitted with oak soles, red deal sides, and patent wheels. 

 Price, complete, 34/. This waggon is fitted with drag-chain and shoe. 



The competition in carts was very good. This Class consisted of four 

 divisions, viz., 1, Single-horse Carts ; 2, Two-horse Carts ; 3, Harvest Carts ; 

 and 4, Market Carts on springs ; 10/. being allotted to each. 



Division 1 (Single -horse Carts) contained numerous entries. Messrs. 

 Hayes were again in the front rank, receiving a prize of 4/. 10s. for No. 551 ; 

 a good cart, constructed with strong oak frame and elm-plank sides. The 

 harvest-raves are in three parts, and the sideboards loose. The tipping-lever 

 is on a good principle, not liable to get out of order. The wheels are high, 

 with patent iron stocks, and solid iron axle throughout. Price, 14/. AVe 

 assigned a prize of 3/. to Messrs. W^oods and Cocksedge for No. 415, a light 

 cart, smaller than the last, but well made, and reasonable in price (10/. 10s.). 

 Ball and Son came in for a third prize of 21. 10s. for No. 924. Price 15/. 

 A strong, well-built cart. The Beverley Company were highly commended 

 for article 322, 



Division 2 (Two-horse Carts). Of this kind of cart, which is suitable for 

 hilly countries, but not so generally useful as the last, there were several 

 exliibitors. Messrs. Hayes again took the first prize of 4/. 10s. for No. 552, of 

 similar construction to 551, only larger and stronger. Price 15?. 15s. It has 

 fixed sideboards, plated with iron, which we think an improvement, inasmuch 

 as loose sideboards are seldom to be found when wanted, and are apt to warp 

 and get out of form. This cart has head and tail ladders, in place of raves, 

 strong wheels with 4J-inch tires, and iron axles throughout. A prize of 3/. 

 was awarded to 2270, Messrs. Milford's entry, a strong, useful cart, well 

 suited to a hilly country, having high wheels and a good tipping apparatus. 

 Price, with harvest ladder, 16/. The Beverley Company exhibited a strong, 

 durable cart (323). Price, complete, with harvest frame, 18/. — rather dearer 

 than is desirable — to this we awarded the third prize of 2/. 10s. To Frank P. 

 Milford, for No. 562 — a strong, durable cart, we gave a high commendation, 

 AVe also commended No. 578, exhibited by George Milford, as a good cart. 



In Class III. (Flarvest Carts) the Beverley Company maintained their 

 reputation for producing a capital cart of this description, which enables the 

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