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nearly, from mere eyesight, did many appear to be in merit: generally the 
workmanship was excellent, as also were the strength, quality, and durability 
of materials employed. 
Very great credit is due to the exhibitors ; and it was evident by their 
progress that the time was fast approaching when the Judges' difficulties 
would be further increased. In considering the class of waggons, we decided 
that each waggon in its class should be loaded with " Pig Iron," and have 
the draught tested by use of the Dynamometer, that being the only aid 
which we could obtain, and which would give us the assistance we needed. 
Having all the best and successful makers in the kingdom, who have for years 
exhibited in competition at the Royal Agricultural Society's Shows, the plan we 
had adopted would not only give us reliable assistance, but would also be 
most interesting and useful to the public, as well as give valuable information 
to the exhibitors themselves. 
The details of mechanical construction : the diameter of wheels, distance 
between the wheels, weight of waggon, and especially the distribution of the 
weight of the vehicle on the front and hind wheels, are particulars most useful 
in ascertaining the special points on which differences in draught depend. 
Pair-horse Waggons. — Eight waggons in this class were selected and 
])laced together for trial, viz., Frank Milford (23), Chapman (28), Hayes and 
Son (733), Ball and Son (1002), Grosskill and Sons (1403), Beverley Iron 
Company (1714), Thomas Milford and Sons (356), and Corbett (3837). 
Two tons of iron were put into each waggon, so placed as to be equally 
divided on the centre of the front and hind wheels, and the dynamometer 
was then applied. 
The prize of ZOl. was divided betwLxt Grosskill (1403), Hayes (733), and 
Thomas Milford (356). 
The first prize waggon (1403) is strong and very well made, frame of 
English oak, outside soles 4 inches square, sides of red pine, strengthened by 
oak stowers outside; harvest rails attached, iron axles through, and the body 
well ironed ; wheels strong, with 2j inch by J inch tyre ; price Z2l. 
Hayes (733), to which we gave the second prize, is a well-built waggon also, 
sides of elm planking, oak foundation, harvest rails well secured, a double 
break with quick and easy action ; price 30Z. 10s. 
Thomas Milford (356) was awarded the third prize : a Avell-made waggon, 
plank sided, of If elm, double break, and harvest ladders ; price complete 35Z. 
Number of 
Article. 
Name of KxUibitor. 
Description. 
Piize. 
£ s. d. 
140.3 
W. Grosskill and Sons 
Pair-horse Waggon 
15 0 0 
733 
Henry Hayes and Son 
Ditto 
10 0 0 
356 
Thomas Milford and Sons . . 
Ditto 
7 10 0 
1714 
Beverley Waggon Company 
Ditto 
Highly com- 
mended. 
1002 
Ditto 
Commended. 
28 
Ditto 
Commended. 
Other Waggons. — Five wa2i;ons were selected from this class for trial, viz., 
Hayes (732), Ball and Son (1001), Beverley Waggon Company (1716), Corbett 
