in NottivgJiamshiro, LincolnsJdre, <£■(•.: Classes 2 and 3. 61 
that no land is wasted. This example might well be imitated 
in other counties known to the writer, where fences are quite 
neglected, or managed in a most slovenly and ineffective style. 
Many old fences had been grubbed up by Mr. Cave's father and 
himself, so as to make the fields square. At their own expense 
they had planted about 80 chains of young hedges, some of 
which are now well grown up. The Judges specially admired 
the good workmanship displayed in laying these hedges, and 
also the excellent thatching and drilling upon the farm. Gates 
are provided by the landlord, and are good and substantial. 
They are all painted at the expense of the tenant. For some 
years it has been a hobby to keep the farm tidy ; and one of 
my colleagues was quite enraptured with the general aspect of 
garden-like neatness that prevailed. The Judges had no hesi- 
tation in awarding the Second Prize to this farm, and in this 
award they were unanimous. 
Three servants were named by Mr. Cave as deserving of 
recognition. Thomas Coulson has lived on the farm 34^ years 
with Mr. Cave's father and himself. He is a good stacker, has 
taken a prize for drilling, is honest and trustworthy among 
beasts in winter, and is a good all-round worker. Robert Wyles 
has lived in a cottage on the farm 27 years, is an excellent work- 
man, discharges his duties well, and has taken a prize for drill- 
leading. He is a total abstainer, and is in all respects a trust- 
worthy man. John Haddon has been employed 22 years on the 
farm as an ordinary labourer. He has given great satisfaction 
as a workman, especially in hedging, thatching, and draining.^ 
Class 2. — Very Highly Commended. 
The Common Watnall Farm., Kimhevley, Nottingham, occupied hij 
Mr. Robert Goodall Hanson. 
Watnall, where this farm is situated, is in the parish of 
Grimsby, one mile from Kimberley, a large colliery village, with 
4,000 to 5,000 inhabitants, where there are two breweries, one of 
which belongs to Mr. Hanson. 
The farm consists of 155 acres, of which 134 acres are arable 
and 19 pasture, with about two acves of roads. It is owned by 
Earl Cowper, K.G., and has been occupied since 1881 by Mr. 
Hanson, in succession to his father-in-law, who had been tenant 
for the previous 35 years. The gross rental is 200Z., and the 
rates and taxes amount to 24L 13s, 8cZ. There are three cottages 
' Certificates aud money gratuities have been granted by the Society to eaeb 
of these men.— Ei>. 
