better, as regards the two essentials, “ hand and scat," than gentlemen, 
and can ride horses that a gentleman could not, and are they to be told 
when and how they are to use their whip and spur ? Will a spur on 
their small foot be a more dangerous instrument, or one oftener used 
when not required, than when on the heel of the opposite sex ? If 
letters were written about the way the poor horses are used who, day by 
day, draw the great, heavy, four-wheeled carriages full of people, their 
shoulders often raw from the ill-fitting collar, and their backs bruised 
by the whip, I should not l>e astonished ; but to write about a lady not 
using her spur, if she thinks fit and her horse requires it, I cannot un- 
derstand. I say this, if a horse goes belter, easier, and more pleasantly 
with a spur, let a lady always ride with one. Would not a gentleman 
ride with one under such circumstances ? I think every lady ought to 
have her ride made as agreeable to her os a gentleman lias. A lady, if 
a good horsewoman, never looks to greater advantage than when 
mounted ; no exercise is more graceful or more conducive to health. 
Then, at least, allow a lady to have the same means at her own com- 
mand to enjoy this exercise ns you would give to the gentleman who 
may be riding with her. Few ladies will use their spur unless required, 
and I should advise almost every lady who rides much, never to be with- 
out a spur, so that if she ever requires it she will have it ready. — Yours, 
Anti- Humbug, 
SNATCHING BARBEL AT LEA BRIDGE. 
Sir, — I was much astonished on Saturday morning, when your paper 
was brought to our house, at seeing my name in it in connexion with 
the above heading, and I trust you will allow me, through the same 
channel, to explain the affair. Your correspondent was right about a 
certain gentleman catching a great number of fine fish at the mill-tail 
in our water; but in an unfair way, I beg most respectfully to contra- 
dict him. The facta of the matter are these : — In the afternoon I went 
over to see what sport he was having, and was asked by him to take his 
rod, while he lit a cigar. I did so, and struck at a fish. I suppose I 
missed him with the hook he bit at, but caught him with the bottom 
one in the side (which will occur at times to the best of anglers). The 
basket being a very heavy one, the triangle hook lacerated his side so 
much that he would not have lived had he been put in the water 
again, which was our intention. 
The certain gentleman has been a subscriber to our water for many 
years, and I feel confident would not lie guilty of any unfair play , 
neither would my father allow it, should it come to his knowledge. 
I presume your correspondent, “ A Lover of Fair Angling," was 
either annoyed at not taking fish, or had partaken of rather too much 
wine with his dinner, that lie could not distinctly see whether the fish 
were hooked foul or fair, for most certainly lie made one grand mistake. 
The gentleman was not using three but two hooks. 
Your placing the above in your "Letter-bag, "will much oblige— Yours, 
respectfully, George Behesford. 
Horse and Groom Tavern, Lea-bridge 
INTERPRETERS IN TURKEY. 
Sir, — H aving resided on the shores of the Black Sea, and scarcely 
ever having found an Englishman acquainted with the Turkish tongue, 
I am glad to see by tho Times of Wednesday, August 16, that one of our 
countrymen at Redout Kalch, Georgia, is tiucUling-to, as many more 
ought at once to do, at home as well as in the East. I subjoin the 
extract from the Times. — Yours, &c., Hajji Bada. 
" We have now aTerjuman (Anglice, dragoman), a clever little fellow, 
who speaks perfectly ten languages ; he was bom in Bagdad, has lived 
in France and England, in Turkey, and in Greece, and has married an 
Italian wife. I am learning Turkish under his auspices, and can 
already make myself understood among our friends of the fez. The 
construction of the verbs is most singular ; for example, there are two 
future tenses, one signifying the determination, * I will do it ;' the 
other expressing • At present such is my intention.' On a first hear- 
ing, the languago sounds remarkably like gibberish ; but when the ear 
becomes more accustomed to it, it is not unpleasing. First studies are, 
of course, mere efforts of memory, as the language is so entirely different 
from any other, both in derivation and formation. I have found the 
little Turkish phrase-book which was sent out to me most useful, and 
have constantly carried it about with me. and have now learnt the whole 
of it by heart. I have also made some additions , the little fat Bey here 
(in whose quarters I have daily chibouques and coffee) is constantly 
adding to my dictionary, and to-day has told me that * ekee ayeeler* (two 
months) I shall speak ‘ pek ayee Turche’ (very good Turkish). The 
grandees ot Turkey avoid their own language when in intercourse with 
each other, and speak pure Arabic, and those are deemed the most 
polished who speak it the most purely." 
TROUT 
Sm. — I was much annoyed about May by seeing the trout in a large 
pond of mine die of a disease quite new to me. Some of your corre- 
spondents, no doubt, can account for such ; and if they will kindly do 
so, I shall be much obliged to them, as well as to you for inserting this 
in your paper. The disease is a sort of mildew, which shows itself on 
the fish in spots of half an inch in diameter, and increases until the 
whole of the body is covered. The eyes protrude from the head tho 
third part of an inch, and are covered with a glazed film, so that the 
fish is perfectly blind. If you catch the fish, the eyes burst in the 
struggle, and the fish is left completely eyeless. There are a great 
many healthy fish amongst the diseased ones, which makes the matter 
more difficult to account for I have seen mildew show itself on fish 
when too closely confined in large numbers, but never saw the eyes 
affected in the maimer just described. When 1 say that 1 have seen 
mildew show itself before, I mean three years bock, but never before 
that time, although I have been in the habit of watching fish, and keep- 
ing them in small ponds, &c., for the lust twenty years. Trusting to 
your usual indulgence for taking so much of your time up, I remain, 
sir, your obedient servant, Inquirer. 
WASPS. 
Sir, I know not what contributions towards your paper are most 
worth consideration : but the following, if admissible, is much at your 
service. I think it may be acceptable to some of your readers at the 
present season, when the wasps are very troublesome and very nume- 
rous ; therefore, I will give you a short account of the manner — to me 
novel — of destroying them. About noon, or soon after, when the 
nasty reptiles are abroad in search of food, fumigate the hole with 
sulphur; then dig out the comb, and destroy everything in it; then 
place a wine bottle, half full of water, in the hole, leaving the mouth of 
the bottle within an inch of the surface of the surrounding earth ; and, 
on taking it up on the next morning, you will find every one of that 
family safe in the trap. I will give an instance. Yesterday we dis- 
covered a nest, not for from the house. The fore-mentioned plan was 
adopted, and this morning we found no less than five hundred and 
twelve wasps in the bottle, and not a survivor to be seen aliout the 
place, os is usually the caso when the old mode of destroying them is 
adopted.— I am, yours, Runners. 
NEEDLE RIFLES. 
Snk In a few weeks I shall perhaps be able to speak to ■ 
correspondent " Caledonia " with authority respecting “ Needle Kill 
but I know little about revolving fire-arms, and I am rather prejud 
against them, because I am certain that if they arc got up cheaply, 
not most carefully made, they arc very dangerous. It strikes me I 
except with an air-gun, it would be impossible to shoot rabbits 
your small bullets with much success, because the report of the 
would drive them away so as to afford you time to load over and 
again , and, for that reason, a revolver would be no use. As to 
young -almost unfledged — rooks, it might be different; because 
wou sit, without moving, for several successive shots to be mat 
cm. But bullets ore nasty things to play with, and are useless 
IOr running and fl y* n S shots ; you never know where the; 
wftat damage they may do. I shot at a small bird with an air- 
>,nL y i ear ? Ut ,° f 4 P arIour window. The bird was sitting on on i 
22“* ^ UUct 8truck the hurdle nnd glanced back, and hit 
lmm . ’ , closc to niyself and a friend who was sitting by me. 
- a oly p,,t d °wn the air-gun, and resumed our bottle of por 
more safe and agreeable pastime than playing with bullets. 
Ultra. 
the field. 
/mmo8Q!in| nnit 3feonir 3nt?lligrnrp* 
MEETING OF LODGES, &o. 
TCESDAT, 22 nd August. Board of Gen. Purposes, at 3 — No. 210. 
Wednesday, 23rd — No. 745. 
Thursday, 24th. — House Com. of Female School, at 4. 
Beadon I-odoe, No. 902. Star and GaRTM, Kew Bridc.r 
Wednesday. 16th.— The brethren of this Lodge met for the purpose of 
installing brother Wm Watson, P.M., of Lodges No. 23. 25. and several 
others. This ceremony was performed by Brother Beadon. In his usual 
eloquent and impressive manner. The W. M. initiated two gentlemen 
into the craft, Messrs. White and Davis, and passed Brother Charles, 
appointed Brother Tiley, S. W„ Brother Goodman, J. W„ Brother 
Cooper, treasurer, and re-appointed Brother Haywood os secretary 
Previous to closing the Lodge the W. M. acquainted the brethren that 
the pedestals which graced and adorned tho Lodge were the gill 
of Brother Beadon. In commenting upon them ho called tho at- 
tention of the brethren to the exquisite labour and workmanship 
bestowed (the decorative portion, we ore given to understand, is 
the labour of Brother Lee, who, in the same true masonic liberality, 
presents to the Beadon Lodge). The W. M., in continuation, called upon 
the brethren for a vote of thanks to Brother Beadon, to be entered upon 
the Lodge minutes, which was most unanimously responded to. 
Brother Beadon, in returning thanks, wished to impress upon the 
brethren that no craftsman could work without good and efficient tools ; 
he, therefore, considered that the Lodge, being new in the order, should 
not be deficient, and that, under the instruction of so able a master as 
Brother Watson, they would not only work up under his guidance, but 
that eventually they would do honour to themselves and the Lodge they 
represented. The brethren then adjourned to n banquet, supplied by 
our worthy host, Brother Adams, replete with every delicacy of the 
season of the year. The dessert was provided by Brother Norris, of 
Isleworth, troin his extensive grounds; pines, hot-house grapes — in 
fact, everything that the most fastidious epicure could require. The 
evening was enlivened by some delightful singing by Miss E. Taylor, 
accompanied by her brother on the piano. Upwards of forty. Including 
visiting brethren, sat down. Our correspondent having to leave early, 
upon business, left with the Impression that his brethren would spend a 
most pleasant and agreeable evening, blended with that social and 
brotherly feeling, that on separating they could say, •• Happy have wo 
met, happy do we part, and happy may we meet again " 
791 
AGRICULTURE. 
THE DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. 
It has long been a well-known fact in agricultural circles that his 
Grace the Duke of Marlborough is one of tho most able promoters of 
the use till science of agriculture in all its branches. In furtherance of 
his object, liis Grace has announced a variety or ploughing matches to 
take place on the 22nd of September next in a large piece of land (oat- 
stubble) situate at Campsfleld, a short distance from Blenhelm-palneo 
The following prizes will be given by his Grace : 
Clau J —°P®“ to tho tenants of his Grace tho Duke of Marlborough 
To the best ploughman with a pair of horses ....^1 10 o 
,, second best ion 
„ third best ,, ” !!".! 0 10 0 
„ best ploughman under eighteen years of mo 10 0 
„ second best „ 0 15 0 
„ third best !!!! 0 10 0 
» owner of the team that performs the best 
work, a silver cup, value 6 0 0 
2 — Open to strangers ; all Oxfordshire and Berkshire. 
To the best ploughman with a pair of horses io 0 
,, second best „ „ .... I 0 0 
i, third best ,, ,, .... 0 10 0 
„ bust ploughman under eight eenyean of ago 10 0 
„ second best ,, n .... 0 15 0 
,, tli i ixl best „ .... 0 10 0 
„ owner of the team that performs the best 
w ork, a silver cup, valuo 5 0 0 
The noble Duke has set an example which we hope to see more generally 
followed, not only in the liberal manner shown in the above announce- 
ment, but in tho treatment of the labourer, who is ever ready to work 
on his estate, where he can obtain constant employment and better 
wages than are given in the neighbourhood of Oxford, His Grace Ims 
of late years bestowed considerable attention upon the culture of Hax, 
of which he grows a large quantity, and occasions employment for a 
great number of hands. 
Farms and Farmers. — F arms occupy two-thirds of tho land of Eng- 
land. The number of the farms is 225,318; the average size is 111 
acres. Two-thirds of the farms are under that size, but there ore 7 7 1 
of above 1,000 acres. The large holdings abound in the south-eastern 
and eastern counties ; the small farms in the north. There ore 2,000 
English formers holding nearly 2,000,000 acres ; and there are 1)7,000 
English farmers not holding more. There are 40,650 farmers who 
employ five labourers each; 16,501 have ton or more, and employ 
together 311,707 labourers; 170 farmers have above 60 labourers each, 
and together employ 17,000 . — Census Report. 
Extraordinary Crop or Potatoes, — M r. Robert Charlton, nursery- 
man, of Wall, near Hexham, has just reaped n portion of liis potato 
crop, of the lapstone kidney variety, producing at the enormous rate of 
130 loads of 20 stone each, per English acre, of large clean potatoes, 
perfectly free from disease. It is slated that the above satisfactory 
result was effected principally by allowing a sufficiency of space in 
planting, viz., three feet between each row, and one and u half feet 
between each potato or set — the sets being whole potatoes, and tolerably 
large ones. It is believed that the adoption of this measure is the best 
preventative of disease, the plant being thus kept in a healthy condition 
by a free admission of air. — Newcastle Journal. 
An Historical Fact. — W heat was first sown in the North American 
colonics in 1092, on the Elizabeth Islands, in Massachusetts, byCosnold, 
at the time he explored that coast. That has been just 252 years ago, 
and since that time so great has been the increase of this cereal, that in 
the year 1849, according to the census or 1850, the product amounted 
to 100,503,699 bushels. Up to 1610, and perhaps later, England sup- 
plied the colonies with the greater part of their breadstuff's. How 
changed is it now. All Europe is looking to us for bread. The bread 
sent to the colonies in 1610 was not cast upon the waters nevermore to 
return. Two hundred and forty years afterwards it rolls back in a con- 
tinuous stream to gladden the hearts of half-famished millions In 
England. France, and Belgium. The descendants of men originally 
lashed and scourged from their shores, and forced to make their future 
habitations beneath the uninviting sky — more humane than the task- 
masters of their fathers — are now striving to return good for what was 
considered an evil, by supplying them with bread. — American Taper. 
HORTICULTURE. 
DAVENTRY GOOSEBERRY AND CURRANT SHOW. 
The annual exhibition of gooseberries and currants took place at 
the house of Mr. R. Watts, Crown and Cushion Inn, Daventry, when 
the following prizes were awarded, viz. : — 
Gooseberries — Heaviest Red Berry. lb. dwt. gr. 
First Prize, Mr. George Thompson, Roaring Lion .. 0 25 10 
Second, Mr. Truelove, Roaring Lion U 21 It 
Third, Mr. Warren, Unknown 0 20 11 
Fourth, Mr. S. Piddington, Unknown 0 19 17 
Heaviest t'cllow. 
First Prize, Mr. Warren, Unknown 0 20 0 
Second. Mr. It. Watts, llroom Girl 0 20 (> 
Third, Mr. Trulovc, Leader 0 19 17 
F ourth, Air. George Parker, Pilot 0 17 23 
, Heaviest Green. 
First Prize, Air. George Thompson, Thumper 0 20 10 
Second, Mr. Truelove. Thumper 0 18 13 
Third, Air. Warren, Unknown 0 18 10 
i ourth, Air. Piddington, Unknown 0 18 0 
. Heaviest White. 
First Prize, Mr. Warren, Unknown 0 21 7 
Second, Air. Truelove, Eagle 0 20 4 
Third, Mr. B. Castle, Snowdrop 0 20 2 
Fourth, Mr. It. Watts, Lady Leicester y 19 10 
For Four Beaten Berries. 
First Prize, Mr. W. Jenkins; Second, Mr. Nunns. 
«u_ af r, . _ Heaviest Twin Berries. 
o'!™: Mr. R. "ntts. Freedom S3 
Second M r. Parker , Thumper » 27 
™ ird i Mr E Casteel, Drill o 27 
1 ourth, Mr. Truelove, Roaring Lion 0 26 
FirsM*ri ,«’ "' r «« mbt r to the pound. 
SH Mr U< "'- 1,1 1 6 
S n' V ? ,H liprriM 1 0 
FSii M AIr P W k m5 P“'"lH.‘r. iHirries 1 0 
ourth, Mr. W . Bliss, Norton, Eagle, 21 berries 1 7 
S :, 1 Vl,v s! fc- R wvitS"';.. , 13 
Second, Mr. Truelove, 17 terries i n 
l bird Mr Thompson, 17 berries . } a 
lourth, Mr. Parker, 18 berries 1 t 
Premium Prise girt , i fry Her,. J . ciaridge. 7\ jfrMfr and J Neale 
Mr. tfvXsZAZZS, ""T *' >'*»"■ , 4 • 
„ Golufindcr .I"" £ Ta \ 4 . 
„ Green River 0 „ , 7 
Cossack ::: o 8 S 
Total. 78 dwts. 10 gra. 
Mr r wttZ , T fr "J ktrU " d Premium for ditto. 
„ Goldflndar £ V£ ,, 
„ Green River ; 0 17 M 
„ Cossack . . 20 10 
Total, 77 dwts. 17 grs. 
Mmr/.Parlx-r and II alls', Premium Jar Two Heaviest Berries. 
Air. it. Mutts, Companion q oj 
w Broom Girl o 20 18 
Total, 42 dwts, 8 grs. 
m n w' 7 '.'.*’' l/ "‘ Heaviest Berry of any Colour. 
Mr. R. Watts, Lady Leicester . . ,, 6 
Currants .— Best found ot Black, Single Berries -First Prize, Mr. 
Nunns ; Second, Miss Co* ; Third, Mr. Tlmrncy. Floore. 
Tldr.1 ir/v'' -First Priw, Miss Cox; Second, Mr. Truelove ; 
Thud, Mr. J. Neal; I'ourth, Mr, B. Castell. 
Thome f° U, ‘ d ° J 1>riz '- Mr - E. Cast ell ; Second, Mr. 
i/.n't-'"" 1 a’-,: n , “ - f°C. be lt r ° un<i °f *«* «rid lest 
IhilJ 1 ound qj II fnte Currant t — Mr. It. Watt*. 
Tho room was tastefully dressed with (lowers, nnd there were several 
dishes of fruit, peas, potatoes, kldnoy beans, onions, &o., exhibited by 
Messrs John Neal, T. Kllborn, N. Piddington, It. Watts, and K. Castle, 
which were much admired by a very large company of subscribers and 
visitors from the ai^oinlng villages. 
EAST RETFORD GOOSEBERRY SHOW 
The gardeners of Retford and tho neighbourhood held their show at 
Mr. Eyre's, Carolgato, when tho following prizes were awarded 
Grower's Premier Prize dwt. gr. 
Mr. R. Hudson, Moor goto, London jjj q 
Steward's Prise, 
Mr. J. Hague, Ilarnliy, Cuthorlna >i 17 
Mr. Q. Matthews, Sutton, Thumper 23 
Mr. J. Mills, KunUy, Broom Girl 18 
Air. W. Bower, Moorgnte House, York . . . . , , \ ‘ ' ‘ ’ j ' ' 
Colours— Red. 
Mr. J. Hague, Barnby, King Cole 22 
„ Slaughterman ' ’ . ’ * 20 
Mr. R. Hudson, Moorgnte, London ig 
Air. J. Hague, llimlby, Conquering Hero ... ' . . m 
Mr. R. Hudson, Moorgnte, Lumper 17 
Mr. T. Steadman, Tiln, Companion 15 
Yellow. 
Air. J. Hague, Barnby, Catherine 21 Iff 
» Drill 21 11 
„ „ P«U 20 13 
»» » Leader 19 17 
„ „ Oldham 10 i8 
»» » Birdlime ig 10 
Green. 
Mr. J. Hague, Barnby, Grain u Green 21 11 
Mr. G. Matthews, Sutton, Thumper 21 13 
Mr. J. Hague, Barnby, Turn-out 11) 13 
•i „ Queen Victoria 19 u 
,, » Little Wonder 19 12 
Mr. W. Bower, Moorgnte House, Dean Swift . u 23 
WhUe. 
Mr. J. Hogue, Barnby, Ltuly Stanley 22 0 
„ ,| Lady Leicester 20 10 
>. .. Mary Wright 20 0 
Mr. G. Mutthcws, Sutton, Queen of Trumps R) 13 
Mr. .1. Iluguo, Barnby, Flora i* u 
W. Bowor, Moorgnte House, Coppice Lius 17 19 
SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD gooseberry SHOW. 
This gooseberry show was hold at the Old Blue Bell Inn. Tho 
entries and awards were as follows 
— 
Member's Prise. 
dwt. gr. 
J. Butler, Leader 
4 
E. Hayes, Drill 
2-i 
7 
G, Jackson, (ioldlindor .. 
. 20 
2 
H. Hards tali', Wonderful . 
21 
21 
H White, Drill 
12 
Premier Prize, 
S Vicars, Catherine 
. 19 
r. 
G. Bowman, Catherine . . . 
22 
12 
O. Trueman, Leader 
17 
17 
Steward's Pnze. 
G. Jackson, Companion .. . 
21 
18 
E Have , General 
22 
18 
Mrs. Reed, Drill 
21 
10 
.1 Butler, Gretna Green.. . 
20 
L 
J. Hemstoek, Thumper ... 
20 
7 
S. Vicars, Thumper 
18 
2 
ii. White, Coppice Lass.. . 
20 
10 
U. Bowman, General 
21 
T. Butler, Turn-out 
. 10 
11 
Rev. J. Butler, Companion 
21 
10 
T. Straw, Gretna Grceu . . . 
. 14 
1-4 
IV. Hards tali', London . . . 
21 
12 
Mr. Reed, London 
21 
8 
G. Bowman, Lady Stanley. 
. 21 
n 
E. Hayes, Slaughterman . 
It) 
21 
Mrs. Reed, Freedom . . . . 
. 20 
12 
J. Hemstoek, Lumper 
It) 
2 
S Vicars, Coppice Lass .. 
. 20 
4 
T. Butler, Slaughterman . 
18 
15 
.). Hemstoek, Tullyho 
It) 
18 
i ellow. 
11. White, Freedom 
. 19 
18 
J. Butler, Runclifl'e 
0 
J. Mason, Tallylio 
. 19 
0 
After the show exhibitors and friends sut down to an excellent 
•upper, the Rev. W. Gooducro in the chair. 
SOUTHWELL GOOSEBERRY SHOW 
The members of this society held thoir annual show at Mr. Brad- 
shaw's, the Admiral Rodney Inn, when tlic following prizes were 
awarded 
Heaviest of all Colours.— Mr. F. Shunmck, London, 28 dwts. 20 grs. 
18 
First Class. Red. dwt. gr. 
Mr. It. Swift, London 28 6 
Air. G. Bradwell, Ricardo . , 21 12 
,, Napoleon . 21 4 
Mr. Moorhouse, Companion 23 12 
„ Wonderful. 21 12 
Mr. Bramley, Slaughterman 18 Is 
Second Class, Yellow. 
Mr. Stcndall, Drill 21 12 
.Mr. R. Swift, Pem 24 1 
Air. Bradley, Leader .... . 22 2<> 
Air. Slandavcr. Two to One. 22 12 
Air. Stendell, Gunner 21 (i 
Air. Bramley, Pilot 10 10 
Third Class, Green. 
Mr. Bradley, Thumper 23 18 
Mr. Shumack, Providence . 23 13 
Mr. Bradwell, Random 10 8 
Air. Sandaver, Rocket 19 6 
CHESTERFIELD GOOSEBERRY SHOW. 
The annual meeting for tho exhibition of gooseberries grown in the 
neighbourhood of Chesterfield was held at Mrs. Finder's, the Star inn. 
From the awards it appeal’s that the premier prize was gained by a 
berry (Hewitt's London) 24 pennyweights 12 grains in weight. This, 
however, was not the heaviest, as one grown by Mr. Hopkinson, of Giue- 
man-gatc. was 26 penny weights 1 2 gruins ; but unfortunately, on the 
morning of the show, It buret, and consequently became disqualified 
At the close tho members and friends »at down to an excellent dinner 
dwt. gr. 
M r. Moorhouso, Weathercock 18 22 
Air. Revill, Turn Out 17 4 
I'ourtli Class, White. 
Air. It. Swift, Queen of Trumps 23 0 
Mr. Shumack, London .... 21 0 
Air. Sandaver, Flora 20 in 
Mr. Stcndall, Snow Drift 20 0 
Mr. Bradley, Eagle's Daugh- 
ter 18 0 
Air. Revill, Eagle 17 
S’ cdhnu Heaviest, of all Colours. 
Mr. It. Swift 17 19 
Beit l)i,h off' One Tree 
14 to the lb., Mr. Shumack, London. 
1st dish 13 to tho lb. It. Swift. 
2nd „ 14 „ G. Bradwell. 
3rd „ 1 i „ Sauduvcr. 
ith ,, 15 „ Moorhouse. 
Scarcity or Apples at Oxpobd. — O wing to the severe frosts of Mai 
last, which destroyed nearly the whole of the appio blossom, tills useful, 
fruit is very scarce iu many parts of tho country. Last Saturday at 
Oxford, a farmer residing near that city sold to a retail dealer of fruit, 
two bushels of tho early " May Pippin " for 18a. 1 this time last year a 
bushel was worth about 3s. 6d. or 4s. 
