486 
Implement Show at Leicester. 
Messrs. Amies and Barford exhibited two Ribbed Eollcvs, one to turn round 
at the end, the other to be drawn baclavard« and forwards. The stecra':;e of 
the former was too liglit, and soon brolio ; the other worlied better, but the 
leverage for guiding was iusufficieut. 
We awarded as follows : — £ 
To {'2[)00) Fowler and Co.'s Frame for varions Implements 8 
„ (1203) Howard's Harrows 7 
We awarded Messrs. Fowler the prize of 101. for their Travelling Disc 
Anchor, which for ingenuity, simplicity, and efficiency still stands far ahead of 
every competitor. 
Windlasses and Application of Poiver thereto. 
At Newcastle the Windlasses were subjected to a dynamometrical test, in 
order to ascertain the absolute friction in transmitting the power through them 
— a test which the Judges on that occasion were enabled to carry out satisfac- 
torily in consequence of the beautifully uniform plastic condition of the soil, 
which afforded a regular steady resistance to the implement being drawn by 
the windlass under trial. It was sought to repeat these experiments at 
Leicester, but after a very considerable time had been expended in endeavour- 
ing to make the best arrangements, it was found to be absolutely impossible to 
obtain a steady resistance without resorting to expedients which the time then 
at our disposal did not admit of our employing. The friction-tests, therefore, 
of the windlasses had to be abandoned. We however had no difficulty in 
coming to a decision as to the merits of the windlasses — that is, the hauling 
implements ; and we awarded prizes as under to the Clip Dram of Fowler 
(2485), which utilises in aid of the traction the strain of the tail-rope ; to 
the Double Drum of Fowler (2484), which is applicable to work either 
with the travelling anchor or with the roundabout system, and which has such 
excellent self-acting coiling-gear ; and to the Windlass used by Howard with 
his roundabout system (1194). 
£ 
2485. Fowler's Clip Drum Windlass 8 
2484. Fowler's Double Drum Windlass 8 
1104. Messrs. J. and F. Howard's Windlass 8 
It now remains to revert to the fact that his Highness the Viceroy of Egypt 
as a memento of his visit to the Bury Meeting, and as an evidence of the great 
interest he takes in the question of steam-culture, offered through the Society 
a magnificent piece of plate, " as a Prize for the best Imidement to be driven 
by Steam Power, combining strength with simplicity of constraction and suit- 
able for foreign countries where re]>airs are difficult to execute." 
The Prize valued at 200?. consisted of a massive silver-gilt vase (having a 
suitable inscription), and a set of handsome goblets. 
This Prize we awarded to the firm of John Fowler and Co., as we consider 
their machinery as exhibited most suitable for foreign countries where repairs 
are difficult to execute. 
We cannot conclude our report without bearing grateful testimony to the 
attention and ability of the Field Stewards, Messrs. El])hick and Smith, and 
the great value of the assistance they rendered us. The experience of the 
former, dating from the Chester meeting in 1858, and added to year by year, 
renders him peculiarly valuable in facilitating the various arrangements re- 
quired, but which the Judges, without such assistance, could not hope to carry 
out. It has been our pleasant duty on ])revious occasions to tender our sincere 
thanks to the Stewards of Implements for their assistance, and for their anxious 
care to forward the work and to bring matters to a satisfactory conclusion ; but 
