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large. Oiii' object lias been to reward improvemeuts iu agricultural imple- 
ments, and, at the same time, to encourage the production of machinery and 
inventions which bear on the general improvement of the land. 
We were empowered to award 10 silver medals, but three of them had been 
specially requested by Judges in other departments, and we proceed to state in 
detail the awards we made of the seven medals retained by us. 
We gave a m.cdal to Richard Winder, of Farningham, Dartford, Kent, 
No. 2136, Stand 101, described as " Machine for folding sheep, where netting 
is used;" invented, improved, and manufactured by the exhibitor. Price, 
with 1 roller, 51. ; wrought-iron corner-posts, 10s. ; extra rollers, 15s. each ; 
netting, 6(/. per lineal yard. The netting is unwound from the roller when 
making the fold, and wound on it to remove the fold; all is done quickly and 
easily by one man. We think this a most useful implement for sheep-farming 
on a large scale. 
Another M'as awarded to Richmond and Chandler, Saltford, for No. 885, 
Stand 56, for " One-Horse gear." Price IIZ. 10s. ; especially adapted for driving 
small machines. This is a light useful implement for small occupations. A 
medal was given to Messrs. McKenzie and Sons, of Dublin, Belfast, and Cork, 
for a new implement. No. 2400, Stand 107, " a Patent 2-row Turnip and 
Mangold Sower." Price 7?. 7s. A brass roller, with several grooves for different 
seeds, is made to revolve against the bottom of the hopper, the seed is delivered 
continuously, and is very simple in construction. A medal was awarded also 
to a most useful weighing-machine for farmsteads, and for other purposes, 
exhiljited by Messrs. Poolej^ of Liverpool and Manchester, No. 6166, Stand 263. 
It can be erected by a labourer, requires no foundationr;, and can at once be 
converted into a cattle-weighing machine. The price, 2.11. 10s., puts it within 
the reach of most farmers ; and it would be of the greatest use for weighing coal, 
artificial maiun'es, oilcake, and the manure drawn from the farmyard. 
Another medal was awarded to an Earth-Boring Machine, exliibited by Messrs. 
Mather and Piatt, of Manchester, No. 7608, Stand 377. This machine ma}'- 
not strictly be called one for agricultural purposes, but it was doing some 
extraordinarj' work, smashing through a hard bed of rock and gravel, and 
pumicing up the debris in a wonderful manner; it will be of invaluable assist- 
ance to gentlemen who have large estates with a deficient supply of water, as it 
will bore through any stratum, and sink a well of large capacity. During a 
period of drought like last year, to many i'arms and villages it would be of great 
importance. A medal was also given to Aveling and Porter, of Rochester, 
for their " Improved Steam Road-Roller," No. 430l, Stand 184. This weighs 
15 tons, and rolls 6 feet in width. It turns in its own length ; the front rollers 
arc so contrived as to adjust themselves to the inequalities of the road. As 
good roads are an important element in agricultural advancement, we con- 
sidered we were justified in rewarding this extremely clever and useful 
invention. 
Wc conclude stating the awards of Medals by specially noticing the " Eureka 
Smut and Separating Machine," invented by S. Howes of New York, exhibited 
by Messrs. Nell, Harrison, and Co., of Aldermanbury, London, No. 6514, 
Stand 292. This was so excellent in its work, and of such value to farmers 
and corn-dealers, that we laid its merits before the Council, and recommended 
it for a Gold Medal, and we are happy to record that they unanimously 
supported us; and this was the only special gold medal given at the Show. 
The price of the machine is 30?. ; ancl when the amazing power of it is con- 
sidered, and the splendid work it achieved, the above price is very moderate — 
the separation of the dust, smut, and other impurities being perfect. 
Amongst the High Commendations we must not omit to mention a Horse 
Pitchlbrk, invented by E. Z. AValker, of the United States, for lifting hay or 
loose com off carts or waggons, and depositing it on the stack or in the barn. 
