THE FIELD 
1031 
[The following appeared in our Second Edition of hut week 
and is here inserted to preserve the continuity of the news.] 
RICHMOND, Thursday, Oct 19. 
(Continued from page 987.) 
The Tiro and Thrte-yr-Olds Sweepstakes of 5 so vs each, with 20 added by 
the Earl of Zetland (Handicap). Half a mile. 11 subs. 
Mr. E. Gill's br f Henrietta, by Raton, out of Flower of the 
Tees, 2 yrs, 6st 10lb J. Gill 1 
Mr. Johnstone's b c Rotherham, 2 yrs, 7st 31b Tatham 2 
Lord Zetland’s gr f Dame Partlett, 2 yrs, 6st 121b ..Ashmall 3 
Mr. Morris's b c~ General Picton, 2 yrs. 7st Barker 4 
Mr. Osborne’s br e Seducer, 3 yrs, Sst Mb. J. Osborne. 
Captain Haroourfsb f Ellermire, 2 yrs. *<t, Alderoft. 
Mr. Chilton's b e Laneewood, 2 yrs, 7st 71b, Henrpark. 
Mr. R , Stabler's b e Wrawby, by Prince Royal, out of Chapeau Rouge, 
2 yrs, 7st 71b, J. Waddineton. 
Mr. Knapton’s gr f Margaret, 2 yrs, 7st 31b, Bates. 
Mr. Henderson's b c Atherstone, 2 yrs, 7st, T. Boyes. 
Mr, Winteringham's Johnny Taft, 2 yrs, Ost 101b, Proud. 
Betting — 2 to i agst Henrietta, 3 to 1 agst General Picton, 3 to 1 
agst Dame Partlett, and 4 to 1 agst Ellermire. Henrietta got the best 
of the start, made all the running, was never caught, and won easily 
by two lengths, second beating the third a length ; a head between the 
third and fourth ; Seducer was tilth, and Ellermire, who got badly off, 
Sixth. 
The Gold Cup or Stakes of 10 gs each. Three-yr-olds, 7st Clb; four, 
8st7lb; live, 8st 121b; six and aged, Ost. A winner of £200 at any 
one time to carry 41b; £500, 7lb; £1,000, 101b extra (matches and 
handicaps excepted). Once round. 4 subs. 
Mr. Milner's b c Grape-shot, by Alarm, out of Volley, by 
Voltaire, 4 yrs, 8st lib J. Marson 1 
Mr J. Osborne’s b f Hopeless, 3 yrs, Ost 111b Bearpark 2 
Betting — 3 and 4 to 1 on Grapeshot. The pair trotted for about 200 
yards, when Grapeshot took the lead, was never headed, and won in a 
cantor by a length. 
The Wright Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 25 added by the Earl of Zetland. 
For two-yr-olds. Colts, 8st 71b ; Allies, 8st 4lb. Horses having 
been beaten twice and not won, allowed 31b. Winners before 
sturting, 31b extra. The winner to pay £5 to the fluid. Grey Stone 
in. 7 subs. 
Captain Harcourt's brf Dome Judith, by Van Tromp, out of 
Ellcrdale'8 dam, Sst 71b Aldcroft 1 
Lord Zetland's b c Fandango, 8st 101b J. Marson 2 
Mr J. Osborne's gr c Lord Alfred, 8st 101b J. Osborne 3 
Mr. Ewbank's b c Jack Sheppard, 8st 101b Charlton 4 
Mr. H. T. Thompson's hr c Sir George, Sst 71b, Hauxwell. 
Betting — Even on Dame Judith, 2 to 1 agst Jack Sheppard, 3 to 1 
agst Fandango, and 4 to 1 agst Lord Allred. Fandango, with Lord 
Alfred and Dame Judith lying well up, made all the running to the dis- 
tance, where Dame Judith went up to Fandango; she quitted him half 
way up, and won cleverly by three parts of a length ; a length between 
second, third, and fourth. Sir George whipped round the moment the 
flag dropped, and was left at the post. 
The Consolation Scramble (Handicap) of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 20 added- 
For all ages. The winner to pay £5 to the fund. Grey Stone in. 
15 subs. 
Mr. Gill's b g Bourgeois, by British Yeoman, out of Countess, 
4 yrs, Sst 51b Charlton 1 
Mr. Smith's bl g Sir Rowland Trenchnrd, G yrs, 8st 121b 
J. Marson 2 
Lord Zetland's b c Tros, 3 yrs, Ost 101b Ashmall 3 
Capt. Harcourt’s b f Ellermire, 2 yrs, Gst 101b Bates 4 
Mr. Henderson's b f Patience, 4 yrs, 7st 101b, T. Boyes. 
Mr. Lilly 's br c Lundyfoot, 3 yrs, 7-d 41b, Aldcroft. 
Mr. Morns's ch f Dove, 4 yrs, 7st 21b, Barker. 
Mr. Osborne's b f Hopeless, 3 yrs, 7st, Bearpark 
Mr. Edwards's General Breezo, 3 yrs, Gst 121b, Waddington. 
Mr. Cowing's br e Angelo, 4 yrs, Gst 71b, Veale. 
Mr. Bell's b c Knowing Bird, 2 yrs, Gst 41b, Rogers. 
Mr T. Dawson's Chisel, 2 yrs, Gst 41b, Tatham. 
Mr. Johnstone's ch c Hoddam, 2 yrs, ost 121b, Place. 
Mr. Hanks's b c Menzie, 2 yrs, 5st 71b, J. Gill. 
Mr. Bullock's brf Truth, 2 yrs, Ost 41b, U. Bullock. 
Betting — 5 to 2 agst Ellermire, 4 to 1 agst 1 ' Bourgeois, 5 to 1 agst 
Tros, 0 to 1 agst Dove, and G to l agst Sir Rowland Trenchard. After 
a considerable delay, and a loss of more than half an hour, they 
accomplished a start. Dove having a trifling lead to the distance, where 
Sir Rowland Trenchard showed in advance, Bourgeois challenging him 
half way up the distance, and at the end defeating him cleverly by half 
a length ; a length between the second and third, and half a length 
between the third and fourth. 
The Scurry Stakes of 3 sovs each, with 10 added by the inhabitants of 
Richmond, and a handsome mounted whip for the second horse. 
Three-yr-olds, lOst; four, list; five, llst7lb; six and aged, 12st 
Mares and geldings allowed 41b. Ridden by officers of the army and 
navy, or members of a fox-hunting club. Grey Stone in. 5 subs. 
Mr. Gill's bg Bourgeois, 4 yrs, lost 101b .. ..Mr. \V. Harlanil 1 
Mr. Cowing's b c Contentment, 4 yrs, list Mr. Cowen 2 
Mr. Lilly's b c Lundyfoot, 3 yrs, lost Mr. It. West 3 
Betting — 5 to 1 on Bourgeois. Lundyfoot made play to the dis- 
tance, where he was beaten, and Contentment took up the running, 
but was caught half way up by Bourgeois who won very easily by a 
length, second beating the third two lengths. 
SOUTHDOWN CLUB AND BRIGHTON AUTUMN 
RACES. — Friday. 
The Innkeepers' Plate was won at tliree heats by Mr. B. Land's Grey 
Chicken, by Chanticleer, 2 yrs, Gst, £50 (E. Kennedy), beating Mr. 
T. Brown, jun.'s Honesty, G yrs, Sst 111b, £50 (C. Hornsby), and five 
others. 
The Brighton Autumn Handicap of 0 sovs each, 2 ft, with 50 added. New 
Course. 15 subs, 8 of whom paid £2 each. 
Mr. Hewitt’s Postulant, by Cowl, 4 yrs, Sst 91b Ennis 1 
Mr. G. Affleck's Pantheon, 2 yrs, 6st Fordham 2 
Mr. Stevens's Sleeping Partner. 6 yrs, 9st 6lb, Yates. 
Mr. Price's Gossip, 1 yrs, Sst 121b, Watkins. 
Mr. Henry's Pharold, 4 yrs, Sst 81b, T. Sherwood. 
Mr. C. Wood’s Stamford, 6 yrs, 8st 61b (carried Sst 81b), C. Hornsby 
Mr. J. S. Douglas's Switch, 3 yrs, 7st 51b, Collins. 
Mr. Shrimpton's Victor, 3 yrs, 7st 21b, Bundy. 
Betting — 3 to 1 agst Gossip, 4 to 1 agst Switch, 5 to 1 each agst Pos- 
tulant and Sleeping Partner, Won, after a good race, by two lengths ; 
Gossip and Pharold were the next two ; Sleeping Partner was fifth • 
Stamford sixth, and Switch, beaten off, was seventh. Victor bolted soon 
after starting. 
The Hunters' Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 80 added Gentlemen riders 
allowed Gib. New Course. Over five flights of hurdles. 
Mr. P. Barling's Malmesbury, by Envoy, aged, list 91b (inc 
„ . 01b “ tr *?' •••,"' •*. G. Eatwell I 
Mqjor Bringhurst s Hero h-b, aged, lOst 61b . .Mr. Cameron 2 
Mr. Oliver's Nonsuch, h-b, 5 yrs, 10st 101b Ennis •" 
Mr. W. C. Clifton’s Quiffle, aged, list 31b, Sait. 
Mr. Ellis's Envelope, h-b, 6 yrs, list 21b (inc Gib extra). 
Owner. 
Mr. Bland's Gaylad, h-b. aged, lOst 121b, Land. 
Betting— 2 to 1 agst Nonsuch, 3 to 1 agst any other. Won easily 
by two lengths. Nonsuch fell at the last fence, and finished a bad 
third. 
Handicap Plate of 30 sovs. Gentlemen riders. New Coarse. 
Mr. G. B. Price's Warwick, by Sir Isaac, aged, list 4lb 
_ Owner 1 
Mr. Turner s The Earl, 3 yrs, lOst Mr. Cox 2 
Mr. Wilkinson's Uncle, 4 yrs, lOst 81b Mr. Cameron 3 
Mr. P. Barling's Old Misery, aged, list 81b Owner 4 
Betting — 6 to 2 on Warwick, who won in a canter by two lengths 
Bad tldrd. 
Sussex Plate of 2 5 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 3 sovs each. For 
two-yr-olds and upwards. Optional selling weights, See. Gentlemen 
nders allowed Gib. New Course 
Mr. E. Monk's Miss Hutch, 2 yrs. 7st41b, £40 Collins 1 
M £40 * S GrCJ Clllcken * 2 Sst ^ b (»nc 31b extra), 
- 1 
Mr. Hewitt s Woodford, 2 yrs, 7st £50, Prior. 
Betting — 2 to 1 agst Victor, 5 to 2 agst Grey Chicken. Won 
cleverly by two lengths. About the same distance between second and 
third. The winner was sold by auction for £G5. 
BETTING ON THE COURSE. 
Cambridgeshire. 
4 to 1 agst Orinoco (t) I 20 to 1 agst Quince (t) 
8 to 1 Scherz (t) 
Count Branitskey's Zanoni (formerly Running Rein) died 
a short time ago, of inflammation of the lungs, in Russia. 
Jenny Lind (tho dnin of Hermit), also died, in the Count's 
stud in Russia, a week or two ago. 
CURRAGH OCTOBER MEETING.— Thursday. 
(Continued from page 987.) 
The Marble Hill Slakes of 10 sovs each, with 50 added. Anglesey Post. 
1G subs. 
Mr. Hoystcsvd's b c Vandyke, by Portrait, un Wynn® 1 
SirT. Burke's br f Windfall out of Wiulustru Magee 2 
Mr Watt’s b c Pace, un E. Keegan 3 
Lord Waterford's ch f by Tearaway, out of Gramuchroo 
J. Doylo 4 
The Curragh of Killare Cesamntch Stakes of 20 sovs each, h ft, with 
50 added. Two miles and a quarter. 10 subs. 
Mr. Atkinson s ch c Dr. O'Toolo, 3 yrs, Gst 131b ..Broderick 1 
Mr. Maher's b c by Elvas, out of Syren, 3 yrs 5*t 101b, 
Murphy 2 
Sir T. Burke’s ch m Choseaway, 0 yrs, 7st 121b, T. Doyle. 
Mr. H Lane's b li Napoleon 11, 6 yrs, 7st 31b, T. Wynne. 
Mr. B. Atkinson's b f Idle Girl, 3 yrs, list 21b, Conolly. 
A Sweepstakes of 5 sovs, 3 ft, with 26 ndded. Chain in. 4 suits. 
Mr. Balfe's f Dewdrop, by Cohviek £25 J. Keegan 1 
Mr. Quin's b f Little Nanny, £25 Murphy 2 
Mr. Keynell’s bk f Raven, jff25 Conollv 3 
Sir T Burke's b f K at tie, £30, Harrison. 
Second Class of the Trainers' stakes (Handicap) of 5 sovs each, 3 ft, with 
25 added. One mile and a quarter on the Peel Course. 5 subs. 
Mr. Murphy's b f Charming Nancy, Gst 131b Murphy l 
Mr. H. Law's b c John Day, Sst lllb E. Keegan 2 
Mr. Foley’s b c Trapper, Sst 71b Taylor 3 
Friday. 
The Paget Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 40 added. T.Y.C. 18 subs. 
Mr. Keary’s b e Mother Carey's Chicken, by Magpie . Magee 1 
Lord Waterford's b e Old Malt (61b) — Keegan 2 
Mr. H. Smith's ch e Astronomer (5lb) Doyle 3 
Mr. Watt's bk c Stradbally, J. Doyle. 
Mr. Wynne’s r or gr f Eliza Day (Gib), Wynne. 
The Royal Whip, with 100 gs added. Four miles. 
Lord Howth's Dr. O'Toole, 3 yrs Magee 1 
Sir T. Burke’s Choseaway, G vrs Harrison 2 
Mr. Keegan's Louisa, 3 yrs, Keegan. 
Mr. Wynne's Bannatnlath, 3 yrs, Wynne. 
Mr. F. Lee’s c by Polish out of Danceaway, 4 yrs, Doyle. 
Kildare Handicap Stakes of 6 sovs each, with 100 added. 
Mr. Quin’s Fuzeo, by Lothario, 6 yrs, 7st 121b Keegan 1 
Mr. Maxwell's Eglinton, 6 yrs, Sst 91b Taylor 2 
Mr. Balfe’s Alexia, 4 yrs, 7*t 81b, Mahon. 
Lord Waterford's Gaylad, 5 yrs, 7st 3lb, Doyle. 
Mr. P. Davie's Manchester, ii yrs, 7*t 31b, Wynne, 
Mr. Irwin’s Simon Pure, 3 yrs, Gst 121b, Bradrick. 
Mr. W. Kennedy’s Arbutha, 4 yrs, Gst 41b. Harrison. 
Air. R. Thompson’s Progress, 3 yrs, Gst 21b, Thompson. 
Air. Dillon's Ariel, 3 yrs, Gst 21b, Conolly, 
Air. A. Al'Donogh's Little Martin, 4 yrs, 6st 21b, J. Keegan. 
Air. Alurphy’s Charming Nuncv, 3 yrs, 6st 41b, Murphy. 
The Flying Handicap of 3 sovs each, with 25 added. Half a mile. 
Lord Waterford’s April Fool, by Burgundy, 4 yrs, 7st 101b, 
• Doyle 1 
Air. Keegan's Riualdo, 3 yrs, Ost Keegan 2 
Mr. Atkinson’s Hannibal, 3 yrs, 7st 21b J. Doyle 3 
Air. Copperthwaite's Wild Bird, 3 yrs, Sst Gib, Magee. 
SirT. Burke's Kattlo, 2 yrs, Gst, Connolly. 
DRIFFIELD STEEPLECHASES. 
Nominations for the Steeplechase Slakes of 5 sovs each, h ft, with 50 
added by Lord Londesborough. Four-yr-ol<ls, list; five, list 9lb; 
six and aged, list 41b. Alares and geldings allowed 31b. Thorough 
breds, 71b extra. To bo ridden by formers or tlieir sons. Four 
miles. 13 subs. 
Air. Richardson's b g Stalnforth, 
h-b, 6 yrs 
Mr. Conyers's ch g Slapdash, h-b, 
aged 
Air. Bain ton's bk g Black Knight, 
h-b. aged 
Mr. Bowman's gr g The National, 
5 yrs 
Mr. Whipp's hr g Tobacconist, h-b, 
aged 
Air Jackson s ch g Gamecock, h-b, 
aged 
Air. Holiday's br g Baronet, h-b, 
0 yrs 
Air. Cotton's b m Careless, h-b, 
6 yrs 
Air. Hopper's ch g Lord Raglan, 
h-b, 5 yrs 
Mr. Lambert’s b g Lucifer, aged 
Air. Simpson's b g Tallyho, h-b, 
5 yrn 
Air. Hobson’s br m Rachel 
Mr. Baxter's b g The Hero, h-b, 
4 yrs 
The Open Steeplechase Stakes of 3 sovs each, with 30 added by the town 
and neighbourhood of Driffield. Four-yr-olds, list 71b; five, 12st; 
six and aged, list 51b. A winner of a Steeplechase in 1853 or 
1854, 71b; twice, 101b extra. Gentlemen riders; professionals, 71b 
extra. Three miles. 
Capt. Reynard’s b g Billy-go-by- 
them, 6 yrs 
Mr. Hopkins's b g Ivanhoo, G yrs 
Mr. Lambert’s brh Richard Primer, 
5 yrs 
Mr. Gibbs's b g Tkirkleby, 6 jtb 
M r. Benson's bl g Jemmy tlio 
Black, 5 yrs 
Air. Acfclam 'a br g Speculation, 6 
yrs 
ABERYSTWYTH HUNT STEEPLECHASES. 
Weights for the Open Steeplechase S'ueepstaJtes of 1 0 sovs each, 7 ft, and 3 
only if declared by Nov. 1, with GO added. Four miles. 11 subs. 
St 
lb 
at lb 
Rejected 
9 
St. Holier 
11 12 
Esmeralda 
8 
Ginger 
10 10 
Rathmore 
11 
4 
Poet 
10 0 
St. David 
10 
12 
•Epigram 
10 0 
•Hercules 
10 
12 
The Don, by Ratan, 4 yrs .. 
9 10 
Those marked • having been entered without the knowledge of their 
owners will be struck out by tlio time prescribed, unless speeiully 
ordered to remain in. 
WEIGHTS FOR THE LA MARCHE STEEPLECHASES. 
age lb | ago )b 
Franc Picard a 166 Flying Buck a 119 
Victress a 129 Hamlet a 117 
gbyGardham G 125 Thdrdsine mj 
Quiflie 122 I Sir Philip no 
Acceptances to bo declared on Oct. 23. 
NEWMARKET. Saturday. 
(By Electric Telegraph.) 
ARRIVED. 
Orestes I Henrietta 1 The Medal 
Lady Alicia Brown Brandy Roebuck 
Cable 
MALTON. 
Tho following are expected to leave here this day for Newmarket 
Grwculus Esurieus I Dervish I Vindei 
Bonnie Morn Bracken 
TURFIANA. 
Dalkeith. — The objection against this horse for tho Wel- 
ter Cup at the Warwick September Meeting, has fallen to the 
ground, it having been most satisfactorily proved that tho 
horse was never entered as “ half-bred. Mr. West, his 
owner, accompanied by Mr. Gray, the clerk of the course at 
Newcastle-on-Tyne, attended at Tattersall’s, on Monday last, 
and submitted the original entry of the horse to Mr. Gre- 
ville, when it was instantly shown that no ground whatever 
existed for the objection against Dalkeith on the ground of 
his having been run under a “fraudulent description.” 
Mr. H. Baker has named Ilia brown yearling filly by Game- 
boy out of Maria, by Sir Hercules (the dam of The Dandy), 
Alma, and a bay colt foal by Cowl out of The Chicken's dam, 
Capuchin. 
AGRICULTURE. 
THE WARWICKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION'S AN- 
NUAL PLOUGHING, DRAINING, AND HEDGE-GUTTING 
MATCHES. 
Tho Society fixed Friday, Oct. G, for tho above matches to take place. 
The ground selected was In tho occupation of Mr. Holllo, and on the 
cstato of — Bromley, Esq., in tlio parish of Rngington. " Tho twenty- 
aero piece" being clover-ley was occupied by the ploughmen and 
soughort. There were sixteen of the fanner, and tho same number of 
the latter. Tho hedge-cutting took place at the bottom of Borsall 
Meadow; there were twelve competitors, who each cut eight yards. 
Tho day was exceedingly unfavourable, being a crots between a Scotch 
mist and an English shower Tho Judge* were Mr. K. Umbers, of 
Wappingbury, and Mr. Peatman. There was not such a largo attend- 
ance as usual, owing to the weather, but neverthelcao, many come front 
a long distance to the scene of action. The long continuance of dry 
weather rendered it a difficult task to make good ridges, but nil per- 
formed their alloted task in a workman-like manner, with the exception 
of one of them, who lost tho control of his horses during the first bout, 
thus rendering what should have been a straight lino n decided zig-zag ; 
ho very wisely quitted tho field. The teams were all Gee-ho's, ir., two 
horses abreast, and hold with reins. Thoao sent by the Earl of Aylcsford, 
a fine pair of light browns, wore greatly admired, as were some splendid 
animals belonging to tho Earl of Warwick. 
Premiums for the best Ploughing. 
By C. B. Adderley, Esq., M.P., £f> ; by the Society, £5. 
1. To tho Ploughman who shall plough, in the best manner, a quarter 
ol' an acre, not less than live inches deep. To tlio first, £ 1 , second, 
£3; third, £2 ; fourth, £l. 
1st Prize of £4, to J. Simmons, servant to Mr. J. Ashore. 
2nd ditto of £3, to R. Dennis, servant to Mr. J. llellomy. 
3rd ditto of L'2, to T. Markiiiaii, servant to the Earl of Warwick. 
4th ditto of £1, to J. Hancock, jun., servant to Lord Leigh. 
Each of the above winners had a handsome salver presented to him 
in addition to Ills award in money. Thirteen tried. 
By the Right Hon. the Earl of Aylcsford. 
2. To the Ploughman, under I S years of ago, who shnll plough in the 
best manner the same quantity and depth, with two horses abreast, 
with a skim, and without a driver. To tlio first, £'.’ ; second, £l; 
third, 10a Thcro was only one competitor inttiis class, Charles Skid- 
more, servant to the Earl of Aylcsford; and at tlio distribution of tho 
prizes tho judges remarked, " Considering ho had ilono lli* work so 
well, they had agreed that bo was entitled to tlio head prize," and 
aw arded him £2 and tho Society ’s medal, of which lie appeared not a 
little proud. 
8. To tho Ploughman who shall plough the same quantity and depth 
with a skim, with two horses abreast, without a driver. To the first, 
£3 ; second, £'.'. There were only two In this class, consequently 
they were both winners. 
1st Prize of £3, to Jonah Clark, iervmittoMr.lt, Hands, oflluglngton. 
2nd ditto of £2, to J. Smith, servant to tho Earl of Aylcsford. 
The Society's medal was also given in this case. 
For Hedging and Ditching. 
By the Right Hon. the Earl of Warwick, £5 ; and the Right Hon. Lord 
Ixigh, £5. 
To the Labourer in husbandry who shall perform eight yard* of 
hedging and ditching in tlio best manner. To tho first, £'2 ; second, 
£l. 15».; third, £l. 10a; fourth, £l. 5a ; tilth, £l ; sixth, 16s. ; 
seventh, 10s. ; eighth. 5s. 
1st Prize of £2, to J. Goodo of Wappingbury. 
2nd ditto of £1. 15*., to W. Goodo of Sludloy. 
3rd ditto of 11. 10s., to O. Goode of Bredford. 
4tli ditto of £1. 5s., to S. Goode of Strcttou. 
5th ditto of £l, to J. Paxton of Iloningluim. 
0th ditto of 16s., to I>. Donohum of Honinglium. 
7th uitto of 10s., to T. Brooks of Radford. 
Sth ditto ol' to T. lionulmiu of lioiiiughuiii. 
Each of tho above were presented with the Society 's Medal, Four 
others tried. 
Soughing Prizes. 
By the Right Hon. Earl Digby, £!> ; by C. N. Neicdegate, Esq., M.P., £b. 
To the Labourer who shall cut not less than 16 yards of drain, 3 feet 
deep, and fit in pipe tiles, in the best and most efficient manner, and 
afterwards fill In the drains, regard taring had to time. To the first, 
£2; second, £l. 16s. ; third, £l. 10s.; fourth, £l. Os.; tilth, £l ; 
sixth, 15s.; seventh, 10». ; eighth, 5s, 
1st Prize, T. Ball, Colon. I 5tli Prize, J. Garrett, Wapponbury. 
2nd ditto, J. Smith, Cotoil. flth ditto, J. Enoali Chiivers, Coton 
3rd ditto, \V. Smith, Coton. I 7th ditto, J. Smith, Puckiligton. 
4th ditto, E. Cox, Radford. I sth ditto, J. Pope, Wroxhall. 
With the Society's medal. 
RUGBY AND DUNCIIUHCH PLOUGHING. DRAINING, AND 
HEDGE-CUTTING M ATCHES. 
The above trials of skill took place on Wednesday, October 4, on the 
estate of C. M. Caldecott, Esq., of Holbrook, in tlio parish of Long 
Lauford. The day was remarkably line, and tho company larger than 
for many yenra Luncheon wiui provided at tho George, upon a truly 
hospitable scule, for tlic farmer* and their friends, and a huge round of 
beef, with abundance of home-brewed, was served in tho field-barn, 
which had been clearod for the occasion, and to which the ploughmen, 
hedgc-cutters, a-.d drainers did ample justice. There were present 
J. A. Campbell, Esq., C. M. Caldecott, Esq., J. Atty, Esq., Mr C. Nor- 
man. Mr. Black (steward to Lord J. Scott), Mr. H, Bailey. Mr II. llewotf, 
Mr. H, Janaway, Mr. J. Crofts, Mr Hlpuck. Mr. J. Perkins, Mr. J. 
Reynolds, Mr. W. Harwell, Mr. B. Congrave, Mr. Spoke., Mr. T. Bird, 
Mr. Whiteman, Mr. E. Bates, Mr. Prldmore, Mr. II. Broinflelil, Mr. J. 
How-kins, Mr. J. Cowley, Mr. H. W. Cowley, &c. See. 
The ploughing took place in •* the Church Close," in some elover ley. 
The ground, owing to tho long drought, was very hard, and rendered 
courses very rough and difficult to make good work of ; but llie men all 
did their work admirably. They started at half-past eight, and had 
finished their half acre by half-post one. There were twelve com- 
petitors altogether, and consisted of two classes : — 
Fabmebb ob Fabmeus' Sons. — Mr. George Junaway, of Brownsover, 
first prize; Mr. Johu Newcomb Norman, liurborough Magna, second 
prize. 
1’loughuen. — T hero wero nine in this class, who hod the option of 
having either two horses abreast mid no driver, or three horses ot 
length with a driver — not above fourteen years old. The first prize 
was awarded to John Gillins, ploughman to Mr. J. Lawrance, of 
Cawston. It was stated on the ground that the pair of horses who won 
the prize had carried away twenty prizes. The winner of the second 
prize was T. Prestage, ploughman to Mr. T. Walker, of Newbold Grange. 
The next best was G Hawes, ploughman to Mr. T. < Watt*. • >f Walston ; 
and llie fourth best was T. Garratt, ploughman toC. M. Caldecott, Evj.. 
of Holbrook Grange. Tho judges wero puzzled how to decide, owing 
to the equality of tho work. 
Draining, — Eight were entered for the draining — to cut sixteen 
yards long and three feet deep ; and the manner In which tho men did 
their work elicited tho admiration of all. The wonder was how they 
could possibly wedgo themselves Into a cutting not more than ten 
inches at the top and three inches at the bottom, and yet do their work 
so true. The three hood prizes were awarded to three lal-ourers sent 
by C. M. Newdegate, Esq., M.P. ; namely, W. Smith, T. Ball, and J. 
Smith. Tho fourth prize was given to T. Turrall, sent by Lord John 
Scott. 
Hedoe-cctting. — O nly ttvo men competed for these prizes — each to 
cut sixteen yards of a regular bulWnchar, which many a hedger and 
ditcher well-mounted declared would pound many a crack fox-liuntcr 
before the season was over. Tho first prize was awarded to R. Reading ; 
the second to J. Goode ; tlio third to >V. Holt. The Judge* were W 
White, of Bourton, Mr. J. Downing, of Cawston, and Mr. G. Dalton, of 
NownhamJ 
