382 
Rejwrt on the Exhibition of Implements 
Fifteen Sovereigns. 
this class on previous occasions), bought half-crown tickets,* which 
admitted them at 6 a.m., and many of them were heard to express 
their determination to " make a day of it," and have a " real good 
look at the implements." This fact, whether viewed as a proof 
of the interest taken by this class in the proceedings of tlie Society, 
or as indisputable evidence of their comfortable, and even thriving, 
condition, is to a Yorkshireman one of the most satisfactory features 
of this very brilliant and successful Meeting. 
PRIZES OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY. 
For the Plough best adapted to heavy land . . Ten Sovereigns. 
For the Plough best adapted to light land . . Ten Sovereigns. 
For the best Skim or Paring Plough .... Five Sovereigns. 
For the best Drill for general purposes, which" 
shall possess the most approved method of 
distributing Compost or other Manures in a 
moist or dry state, quantity being especially 
considered 
N.B. — Other qualities being equal, the preference will be given to 
the Drill which may be best adapted to cover the manure with soil 
before the seed is deposited. 
For the best Turnip Drill on the flat, which shall! 
possess the most approved method of distri-l rji^^^ Soverei<^ns 
buting Compost or other Manures in a moist or [ " ' 
dry state, quantity being especially considered J 
N.B. — Other qualities being equal, the preference will be given to 
the Drill which may be best adapted to cover the manure with soil 
before the seed is deposited. 
For the best Turnip Drill on the ridge, which 
shall possess the most approved method of 
distributing Compost or other Manures in a • 
moist or dry state, quantity being especially 
considered 
N.B. — Other qualities being equal, the preference will be given to 
the Drill which may be best adapted to cover the manure with soil 
before the seed is deposited. 
For the best Implement for distributing Pulver-1 r^^^ Sovereio-ns 
ized Manures broadcast ( " ' 
For the best Horse Seed-Dibbler Ten Sovereigns. 
* The admission tickets sold at York on the Thursday may be stated in 
round numbers as follows: — 
Half-crown tickets . . 14,000 
Shilling ditto .... 10,000 
Whereas on all previous occasions a considerable majority of shilling 
tickets were sold. It should, however, be observed, that the time at which 
the price of admission was reduced to Is. was one hour later at York than 
at former meetings. 
Ten Sovereigns, 
