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Report on Steam Cultivation at Newcastle. 
Stewards * that a mechanical analysis might be made of fair 
samples of soils from each plot, deserves the consideration of the 
Society. Such a test would be valuable not only as a means of 
information to the public, but as a point to be considered by the 
Judges in making their awards. 
In addition to the prizes assigned to two classes of cultivators 
last year at Worcester, the list of this year included prizes for 
implements, anchors, porters, and windlasses, and was arranged 
as follows : — 
Class I. £ 
The best application of Steam Power for the Cultivation of 
the Soil 100 
Second Prize 50 
Class II. 
The best application of Steam Power adapted for small Occupa- 
tions 50 
Second Prize 25 
Class III. 
For Ploughs adapted to Steam Power 30 
Class IV. 
For Cultivators adapted to Steam Power 30 
Class V. 
For Harrows 20 
Class VI. 
For Windlasses, and application of Power thereto 30 
Class VII. 
For Anchors 20 
Class VIII. 
For Pope Porters 15 
Total £370 
At Worcester a Gold Medal, and prizes amounting to 100/. 
were offered. 
Report of the Judges of Steam Cultivation at Newcastle. 
The great increase in the amount and variety of the prize-list naturally 
attracted numerous competitors. The work commenced on the afternoon of 
Tuesday, July 12th, in a stubble-field of Mr. Jamieson's, in which all the 
machinery entered for competition was collected. Plots of about 1 acre each 
* The Hon. A. Vernon. 
