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almost a natural condition. One thing is certain — the com- 
munity must profit by the work ; and if the cultivator does not 
reap a very rich harvest, he can rest content in the feeling that 
he has done his duty to the best of his ability by his occupa- 
tion. Upon the whole, this was an excellently managed and 
most creditable occupation, showing great enterprise and in- 
dustry in its spirited cultivator. Gates and fences were good ; 
fields large, land clean, stock good ; and if Mr. Tinniswood 
could not show a large amount of profit on a spirited venture — 
a point which the Judges were bound to consider — a satisfaction 
springing from improving agriculture must rest with him as he 
contemplates the result of his labours. The Judges had no 
hesitation in commending highly this very interesting farm, and 
Mr. Tinniswood was narrowly beaten in a heavy competition. 
However, the laurels cannot be plucked by every competitor, 
and it is no disgrace to be beaten by men who have had so 
much longer occupation of their holdings. Non cuivis homini 
contingit adire Corint/mm, but we are much mistaken if Mr. 
Tinniswood does not, at some future time, go on to that com- 
plete success which, although he has failed to score this time, 
he is well fitted for by his pluck and perseverance. 
Me. Robert Jefferson's Farm, Preston Hows, White- 
haven, Cumberland. 
Situation. — The busy town of Whitehaven has a somewhat 
singular situation. It is at the mouth of an inland vale which 
runs parallel with the coast from St. Bees, but blocked on 
all other sides, except that towards the sea, by high bluffs 
which rise very steeply from the town itself. In ascending 
to Preston Hows, which lies almost due south at a distance 
of only two miles, one of the steepest of these hills has im- 
mediately to be faced, and an elevation of 300 feet and more 
is attained before Mr. Jefferson's house is reached. On the 
hill-top the land is undulating, but fairly level when com- 
pared with the steep which has been surmounted. The farm 
occupies the summit of the ridge, and is bounded on the west 
by the sea, towards which it gently slopes quite up to the 
rough cliffs which here form the coast. It follows from its 
elevation and peculiar situation that many attractive views are 
obtained from it. In fine weather the double-peak of Snae- 
fell, in the Isle of Man, is conspicuous to the south-west, be- 
yond St. Bees Head ; whilst over the Solway, the Galloway 
mountains present some fine outlines. To the north, the whole 
of the town of Whitehaven lies at one's feet, its noise and smoke 
