e THE GARDENERS’ CHRONICLE AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE. [Avaver 6, 1864, 
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Kirk wood, ; Shankston, Patna, Ayr ; 2. James Kay, Hillfarm, | It will be seen from these figures ; that while in several 
Gargunnock ; Meng UN ET ES d iino fan ormer years the shows - in other districts have "e x riens Mem 
or the best Mare at foo! oale ore Jan. 
1861 (14 entries).—1st Mg 20L ; ^ ; 3d, Bronze Modal! | some extent surpassed t owden in r s.c dg TATTENHALL Harr.—The flowing p passages nre 
Alexander Buchanan, New iGlpairiok. cattle, sheep, and pigs, the d: of horses at the latter, | extracted from the paper read Mr. Jackson, the 
For the best Mare (in foal), foaled before Jan. 1, 1861 (30 | which i s the centre of a district long famous for its present tenant of Tattenball Virus before the M 
wine c p m x rA 8d. Bronze Medal ad | breed of horses, and which itself is the seat of one = Agricultural Society. He first refers to the form 
Brandon; 3, Wetiwicd Maxwell, of Glenlee the most celebrated horse fairs in the country, h 
For the best Filly, fo aled after Jan. 1, 1861 pu ntries).— | never gie been approached at any other town Y ited Formerly in spring tho milking stock were usually too 
lst prem., 101. ; 2d, 5L; 3d, Bronze Medal. the Duke of bys the Societ y. feeble to rise, to effect which the neighbours’ aid was not un. 
Tie: 2, Wm. Park, Balqubannan, Dalmuir 1 3, the Duke tthe annual dinner on Wednesday — Misa. V Fin d ig. Sehe in: ; but Fu bored hg Bt Lond sorriest 
For the best Filly, foaled after Jan. 1, 1862 (16 entries). d e 1T af chon sve P My left the a eletons, 
pe. 8L. ; 2d, 4. ; 8d, Bronze Medal. 1, The med ir Hamil- olf th the — who heard him had b «t New the road to be fetched at twice the ‘allowing day, the farmer 
ton ; $. James Finlayson, Baker Street, Stirling; 3, Major | castle and saw the show w recently held tate they edüld in disguise as wagoner vowing if he could a get home the 
For the best Filly, foaled after Jan. 1, 1863 (10 entries).—1st | not c have helped being struck with the immense advan- ateam drive them himself, for he was'ashamed of such 
prem., 6l. ; 2d, 3 Medal. 1, Wellwood Maxwell, | tage which in a g points the Yorkshire Agri- t harvest the corn for the sake of appearance, put in 
of Glenlee: 2, E grind ber aa Mains, Glasgow ; | ey|tural So -— pos ossessed ove r the Royal Agricultural stacks of ‘oly a few Toad in dw imei the road, to disarm rm the 
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8, David M‘Gibbon , Inveravon, Polm 
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LEICESTER. 170 ed a much lar, number of horses, and that point alone T 
Uo the best Tup, not above 4 shear.—1st prem, 107. ; 2d, | to the Yorkshire are. was pa of paramount import- | passed directly into a stream that polluted the neighbourh 
R1 A 3d, „Bronze Medal. ea Thomas ae. Bia, ance, and contributed to its great success. They had | The old ye on the letona m —— had once p 
uder ; 2, David Ainslie, of Costerton, Blackshiels ; 3 the best in the paris ad by long pasturage with dairy 
Watson, Esperton, Gorebridge. Iso a very muc ghe class of opene than were MIN Stock become deprived of its ee re until as in a like od 
For the best Dinmont or Shearling Tup.—1st prem., 10L ; | at Newcastle, mur MN tba t in this co prai lvely | mentioned by Professor Voelcker. milk, probably, 
EA 5L; 3d, Bronze Medal. i Thomas Simpson ; 2 and 3, | small area, this e departm rtm t ha id been eloped tained only one-thicd its fla pe ‘oper quan ens of butter. 
AES for P OE, abes t prom, 6:23, | Tl Pe pe caer A ES 
or the best 5 Ewes, not above .—lst prem., ; shoote hem safety, and were emplo: 
7 $4, Dronte Med i i Nm. Purves, Bornloot, Kobe: X je oealy isle that the best horses in the world Boring Aider i ok ved dn after tino to drain MM yed in 
Thine as Ferguson, Kin ry, Coupar Angus, out of Yorkshire. On the side the stream, the land had, while pro- 
on Shearling Ewes ba song ei —1st Lupo Sl. ; a Neri t year's poreting wiil be held at Doncaster. visions er WE r prices, m culti Ah iy att sans 
2 eorge Simpson ; omas Ls and Wheat;" in ‘the meantime, el ary a ion brin 
mpson ; 3, David Ainslie. We have on nly room for the following prize list: the stagnant water to the surface, so narrowed the or te 
Cuevior. 52 Ent IMPLEMENTS. every but or 2n that the reapers had n Sg to do with 
For the best Tup, not pen 4 she. m a prem., 107. ; x p & Barford, Peterborough—For steam-power chaff- |the ego eet 
9d, 51; 8d, Bronze Medal. James Brydon, jun., | cutter, with self-d delivering d Silver Medal; steam | War e prices, could, for Farmer Old Style, 
Kinnelhead, Moffat; 2, Thomas Borthwick, Hopsrig, Lang- | engin e, 2L ; ; plain roller, 2/;; clod. crusher, 2l. ; corn grinding | tale fold," rodea yearly decre left him anite 
holm ; 3, Sir Graham Montgomery, M. n mill, 4l. Ashby & Co. , Stamford—For haymaker, 2l. W. Busby, | sigh for, but the forlorn h of ‘another At 
i arlin N a fora depth not exceeding 6 inches, | this critical juncture the landlo ond died psp igi v bal sold, 
3 bud 5l. ; plough for a depth not [e pr d inebes, 104; plough | Mr. Jackso n, late in 1823, got po mei under a novel form of 
angholm; 2 and 3, Thos. Elliot, gamer Jedburgh. for a depth above S inches, 10l. Clay, Wakefield—For | lease, rte. recites the measurement of the farm 326 acres, for 
For the best 5 Ewes, not above 4 shear, with ao at foot. | Scarifier or surface pirer, 5l; vuttivsis 5L; drag for more | fourteen years. After baing outs in phe repair by the landlord, 
Ist prem., 8L.; 9d, 4l.; 3d, M Meis i Thomas C. than wo horses, 3l. Cooke & Co., Lineoln—For plough for a | the rent of water m ill a eis be for the first three years 
Borthwick, Hopsrig, Langholm aver Kinnel- page es "S Tachos, cs Po Mh air & orton, Chelmsford— | 3757, aed r the E isi e n yes of th: his derali | ee rent to 
a. Moffat; 3, Robert areis ‘Aitenbarn, “Kaleo. For drag es, 3L; senrifier or surface parer, - fix a be two indiferet posse one to be by 
e best Pen of Lambs r Medal, James Brydon, | Highly Poesie, "Cuthbert & Co., Bedale—For plough | each p e. and in case theys Mu ET = agree, a third and 
Mn; "Kinnelh ead. for a depth not exceeding 8 inches, 5L; plough for indifferent ^ persi to be chose ire, whose decision 
For the best 5 Shearling Ewes or Gim —l1st pre ploughing and breaking up at same time a ru furrow, 51. ; ould be binding. 
2d, 4L; 3d, Bronze Medal. 1, Robert Shortreed. ji dead, plough ra Sacer, Potatos, 3l. Hornsby & Sons, : Grantham p T three years were expired, the e had again 
Kelso; 2, Thomas Elliot, Hindhope, Jedburgh; 3, James | —For s to thresh ing machine for cleaning chaff, been ; and while the, hew — m. nal were 
Brydon, Moodlaw, Langholm 2L. F. porri Thirsk and Northallerton—For his stand, dispating. about rent, a e in and gave the land- 
BLACKFACED. 79 Ei 21. J. Patterson, Beverley—For improved mill, 2/. Page & Co.” lord his price. In and his successor hal — 
For the best Tup, not above 4 Mie —Ist prem., 101. ; | Bedford—For heavy harrow for three horses, 31. Pnckering & | disa appeared, and the Tanada pe pis oper ly considering that 
92d, SLE ; nea, Bronze Medal. 1 and 2, Thos. Murray, East- | Co., Beverley—For market cart, 2l. J. Reeves, West- | Mr, NN. Jackson had been ill used, sent for him and relet bim 
side, Penicu ik; 3 8, David y Knowhead, Cam i (oen bury—For patent Bean dropper, X. B. Sanderson, T Thorne— | the farm at the rent he had previously "nile, with (you will 
For the best Dinmont o r Shearling Tup.— em., For double mouldboard plough for ridges, 5l. — Seaman—For please to note) this remarkable condition !!!—he wonld not 
2d, 51. ; 3d, Bronze Medal. 1, Thomas Aitken, je Shiels light harrow for two horses, 3l. W. Sawney, Beverle ey—For | have four fields at the extremo end of the farm, having learned. 
Balerno ; 2, the Heirs of the late James es Walker Nisbet, Biggar; pou fora vd not exceeding 6 inches, 101. J. Spencer, | by former penne that they would not payjtojcultivate, and 
3, John Malcolm ET ed Lochgilphead. Don tato planting m d h in t wort! s an 
For e best 5 Ewes, not above 4 pem with pas at foot — | B. Ste rnsley—For scufiler for working between the rows Two conceited gentlemen of the shuttle, ambitious to be 
1st prem., 8l. : Saas 3d, Bronzo Medal. 1, John » Phillips, of green crop, 3í. ; grubber for deep working between the rows agriculturists, went to the landlord and took the gut 
Yaiibperk, Milngavie; 2 x Donald. ML» » Üorrychrone; 3, | Of green crops, 2L Taylor & Co., Salford—For churn, lL | these fields, 14 acres, and either for love or money they got it 
Thos. Murray, Eas — Barker—Subsoil plough for four horses, 51, edi ltivated ; and with a resolution that deserved better fort 
For e Ra pes cta the Silver Medal. SHORT-HORNED CATTLE. y decided on planting it with Potatos. They could 
For the best 5 Shearling "Ewes or Gimmers,—Ist prem. 8.:| Best Bull 3 years old and upwards, 20/.,: Richard Booth, p "eran: -yai nure, and our artificial mauures Bad not then | 
2d, 4i. ; p ae Medal. 1, John one peels, hon 2d, 102, J. B. emi mui ORQUHUE: been thought a. But the ha sd heard of the wondrous pry 
Stow ; EX aleolm of Poltalloch 3, John Wilson, Cros Bull 2 years old, Richard Eastwood, Thorney | perty of E so var got a wagon load, and one » brothet A 
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litheroe; 2d A Lodg $ 
SovrHDOWN. 18 Entri est eria Bull. 20L, J. H.' Fawkes, Farnley Hall, | a thin n leo, ont feo a Potato, and covered it carefully in tii 
For the best Tup, not above tion RT prem., 1017. ; 2d, | Otley ; 2d., 10L, J. Charlesworth, Headfield, Meet) hole a no doubt the elgg summer they paid 
B ; 3d, Bronze Medal. 1, Robert Scot lag Camptown, Best Buil Calf ee of 5 months old, 10/, R. Booth ; 2d, | pilgri es to see the pro; of whee they had planted, i! 
Drem ; 2, David R. Williamson, of Lawers, Crieff. 5l. Des D, Jefferson, Thicket Priory, York. hove, "but like many farm medi philosophers of our day, | 
For the best Dinmont or peers Mp. — 1st prem., 101. ; est Cow of bur agein Calfor Milk, and having had a live | found that the best laid —— schemes will not eve : 
2d, 5[.; 3d, Bronze Medal. 1 and 9, Robert Scot Skirving, eut 15L, J. Wood, Stanwick Park, Darlington ; 2d, 5l., H. d expected increase be ce 
Camptown, Drem ; 3, James T Nerd Burnside, Fochabers. orle ; Melbo urne. digging the crop--except w when 4 Pile wees tired of theloom= - 
For the best 5 Ewes, not above 4 shear.—1st prem., 87. ; 2d, n Bost 3-year old Cow, in Calf or Milk, and having had a live ee to 1 up ey the 
4L; 3d, Bronze Medal. 1 ,Robert Scot Skirving, Camptown, | Calf, 101, J. R. MEM South Milford; 2d, 5L, C. d cattied home in their pockets all they gathered of ti 
Drem; 2, Alex. S. Findlay, of Castle Toward, M.P., Greenock. | Watson, Seaton Ro: ocklingzon. Progo: You will not be surprised that the first experiment 
For the best 5 Shearling Ewes or Gimmers.—1st Prem., 8l. ; Best 2-year PE Heifer in Calf, 10l., and 2d, 5l., R. Eastwood. | took a little wind out of their vanity sails, The second years 
ad 4l. ; 3d, Bronze Emm 1 and 2, Robert Scot Skirving, Best Yearling Heifer, 10l., R. "Boo th; 2d, 5L, R. sos Mns effort proving alike unprofitable; and the third a b 
Camptown, Drem ; 3, Ji ae x teen Foc! E Be died Calf upw: ‘ards o f 5 months old > 5L, R. Eastwood ; | hopeless, solvency, without assets—their looms epee 
LoNG-WOOLLED, 2 cA poy Fisher ii Pru i Hatin a seta ay € er their eade, pee 
best PE : d, Bost f at ger os 51. i etherby. e e e neighbouring m 
SLT 84, Bronze Metal bre 4 shoe tp Geta Best fat Cow or Hel ennant, Scarcroft, Lodge, | nuisance not to be borne: and then, probably for the 
Andoversford, ropes en Rm ; 2, Thomas B. B 3, John | Leeds. time, Was "faltiled the prediction of the far-famed t 
Gibson, Woolmet, Dalkeith: ? CATTLE OF ANY BREED. — et, that ‘‘The landlord shall co e with his y^ 
For the best 5 Gim not above 4 shear.—1st| Best Cow for dairy purposes, 5l., J. T. Robinson, Leckby land ;" andj 
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rem., 8L; 2d, 4L. ; $d, 4 NA M d 1 ‘Thomas B. Bro Palace, Thirsk. ' oblige the landlord, the cenant consented to uy, 
Bulperton Parkes i John fe ma Woolmet ; 3, Robert Scot LEICESTER, OR LONG-WOOLLED SHEEP. One other of the “four” fields was put to an anothe r farm aa 
Skirving, Campto (Not Cotawola. o remains so, choosing its own crop. The other ! two IUe othe 
| SHON WOOL, pest Shearling Ram, 15L, and 24, 5L, J. Borton, Barton rir ns, beste bods eiae uid. bayo thm drm 
or the ouse, Malton. d —they served to 
2d, 5; 3d, Bronze Medal. 1 and 2 Cahear ine prem Hsnuiltan, Best Ram of any ago. 10L, J. Borton ; 2d, 5L, J. Simpson, | 24 his landlord, scarcely worth owning -they enough v 
Hornwood,. Duniyon, Ireland; 3, John ‘Gibson, Woolmet. poftorth Park eani ee pe Bowles. s till they were old enough to be cows and big 
For the best five Gimmers or Ewes, not above 4 shear.—| Best pen of 5 ewes, 1C/., W. Angas, Neswick, Driffield; 2d, andes, |. 
lst prem., 8L; m 4l.; 3d, Bronze Medal. 1, Charles W. |57, J. Simpson. Now in the spring of 1842, to please my u I 
Hamilton; 2, J ditam, Di te eL... T rw ter kde Shearling Wethers, 5/., E. Riley, Kipling Cotes codamiliolb as - partner to try my hand at i 
En arm, Beve: : 
For the best Dose, bi large breed.—1st prem., 8l. ; e 4l; 3d,| Best pen of 5 Shearling Gimmers, 10/., S. Wiley, Brandsby, knew I had an up-hill game to play. ves T farming — 
Bronze Medal, 1, Mrs. Ferguson, Balthayock; 2 and 3, | York; 9d, 5L, F. Rickell, Warter, Pocklington, better paying vocations, I resolved to make my pies 
W. B. Wainman, Carhead, Loc B SCAN BY THE LOCAL COMMITTEE OF HOWDEN. | play work. One undrai ined cep ep 
small breed — gg, ses did 4L; n of 5 Gimmer uq 5L, J. Hannam, Kirk 10 cwt. per acre, 
aoe a X. aD "Roe Pues EM Deighton n, Wetherby ; 2d, 2L, F. Jordan, Eastburn House, vi adly, a the bones io little diferencë: 
Hotel, Bri miss a I next tried lime on fallow for Wheat, e the co» 
Eu the best Sow, large breed.—1st prem., 67. ; 2d, 31. ; 3d, Escri 70l., I might as well have ibo into a pi 
n gh om M TT s Wainroan, Gross 2, Richard n E Marte die: ata tt T Babes end of tive years, the prices of produce were t 
for tle bet Box. ell breed. —1st prem „ôl. ; 24, 81.; 84, | gj Bert, pono! of 5 Shea ling Gimmers, 3l., Lord Wenlock ; 2d, | and without anything that romised a x 
Bronze Medal. 1, Thomas D. Findlay, Fasterhill; 2, Thomas Beat pen Ber ics 3L, and 24, 9L, Lord Wenlock. found my farm ledger 6007. on the debit side. bed 
Sadler, eee Mains, Ratho; 3, Robert, Philp, Royal Hotel, : PIGS. my landlord how matters stood, and that the farm A% 
, 1 ant would | 
For the best f 3Pi t exceeding ths old, } t!Boar large breed, 5L, J. Shaw. Falsgrave, Scarbro’;| broken all who had held it for 40 y 
Weed: ist re zi LE oa 2L 2d, eran hn Moda "t wb oa, p H. Harrison, Cross Hills, Leeds. E reak us except for other resources, and that there oÉr 
hill; 2, Thos. D. Findlay Best Sow large breed, in pig or milk, 6L, J. Hickman, Hull; | only one or two things for jt. jf we were to occu! ur 
i , or give us 
8 Kay, 
Killfi 2d, 9L, J. 4 
[oder rer of 3 Pigs n ideale’ hs old, | _ Best Boar small x treed, g Lord Wenlock; 9d, 2., H. | farm, either be ie mprov: 
suiall beeed—ist p prem., 4i. ; 28, 2: ; 3d, Bronze Modal, 1 and Endeac . ilk, the necessary Mee 
3 RN Robert Philp, Bridge of Allan ; 5, the Earl of Wemyss and | _ Best "sow. small breed, = g or milk, 5L, H. Keyworth, |  Draining.— Lh shalli — "nd = pecu gere 
" tegis: ede qe dA i Mey with which h ied— = will pen 
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YORKSHIRE AGRICUL’ class, 5l., J. Hickman; 9d, 2L, C. W. Graham, Leeds. two, and we will: subsoil iut or y! wd bes 
Best Sow of breed, in pig or milk, "not nalited to shall see." He kept his word. We ep Ly far 
HOWDEN. mage ero ii ibis: Sere here Sacha QOL s A dece. d pt h ring 
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pos d T 4800 yards o! 
he ry large show of ien Keyworth. ined, 
y of VE ori s was own open "Best th ree store Pigs of any breed, and of the same litter, | in it, which, at 1d. per rood (a fair pio) ea field - 
of visitors. The following table compares | from 4 tom months old, s, Lord Wenlock ; 2d, 2/., J. Gledhill, | 27. 10s., and ‘thas for guttering every time 
few annual s "Bost Boa in Disa uter Ternita 1d,'31., J. Hickman. | P ?u8 tá accidental 
r large bree le eer ate OOE edu: ec luck would have 2 - thie juncture, 
Horses der 12 ths B. 
Sheep ! E" ee ir main Carro in under months old, 32, W. travélled With Mr, Smith, i Deanstone, by rail Lx 
Sein 904. Boar small breed, under 12 months rE OATS © Boca to London, = 
203 Best ow small breed, under 12 months old, 3L, Lord no characteristic o! 
320 | Wenlock. f | satisfactory experiment 
