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Horse-shoeing 1 Competitions. — Prizes amounting to 1 61. were 
offered in classes open to shoeing smiths from all parts of 
the United Kingdom, the entries numbering thirty-three in 
Class I. (Hunters) and forty-nine in Class II. (Cart horses). 
The Judges reported that the work done by the competitors in 
Class I. was very good. In the second class the competitors 
displayed much skill, and in addition to the four prize 
winners nine others received commendations. The com- 
petition in both classes was very keen, a few points only 
dividing the prize winners in each. The Freedom of the 
Worshipful Company of Farriers was awarded to the prize 
winners in each class. Twelve candidates were examined 
for admission to the Register of Shoeing Smiths, of whom 
seven satisfied the Judges of their efficiency. 
It is gratifying to be able to record that the first Country 
Meeting held by the Society on its return to the provinces Avas 
an unqualified success, both financially and from the point 
of view of exhibits ; and the expressions of satisfaction by 
exhibitors and Adsitors alike Avould appear to indicate that the 
decision of the Council to revert to the migratory system was 
a popular one. 
Thomas McRow. 
16 Bedford Square, W.C. 
