The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-10-16 00:00:00

WIMBORNE.

WAREHAM.
WAREHAM AND PURBECK LABOURERS

FRIEND SOCIETY.

The annual ploughing match of the Wareham and
Purbeck Labourers' and Servants' hind Society :
took place on Thursday last, in a field on Worgrett
Farm, Wareham, occupied by Mr. If. J. 05r1and.
The weather, unfortunately, was not so fine as could
have been wished, and the attendance was conse- I
quently limited to the actual workers and to those I
gentlemen who felt a deep interest in the welfare of
the society. Among those who were present we
noticed Edward J. %Veld, Esq., J. H. Calcraft,
Esq.. F. Finder, Esq. (lion see.).C. Finder, li.%iq., A.
H. Minty, Ere., rend C. 0. Bartlett, Esq. ; Misers.
Fookes, Clarke, Tentsley, and "theta flail the tine
weather of the past week held out till the day of
ploughing, the held would doubtless have presented
a widely different appearance. the locality possessing
many features of interest, and commanding an ex•
teusive view of part of the Isle of Purbeck, the
long range of hills which divide, as it were, the
island, and stretching sway east and west its whole
range. The extensive woods and plantations about
lialworth, as well as the intervening hulls and pro-
minent points on the heath lands, covered with
clumps of fir, surmounted in the neighle,urlossl of
Grange by the noted landmark, Creeehbarrow,
would, with finer weather, have presented a picture
of rare beauty. There were upwards of 20 ploughs
entered, and some of the allotments were well con-
tested. Considerable interest was excited by the
champion prize, given by the Earl of Eldon. The
awards were as follows :
_

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UST Or I.GI/2.5.
Sheer Sheari mg. —Fiod, rharle, Darer, servant to Mr. 11.
rooks.. a 2 A..; second, IVilliam llarri., rervant to Mr. W.
Foote., ty... dd. ; third, Jame.. White, 'tenant to .1. J. Farriu•
Ninon, Eaq.,
Ditto, Bova under IS t car. of age.—Fir.t. En drrirls Ilarri.,
servant to Mr. William I. mike!. (Ilunktial). ai;
Davi., servant to Mr. It. Symonds,
Mon,' toj. , Reaves, servant to Mr. C. Kent.
; second, Jnvph orchard. Nes-oust to Mr. It. White,
it.. td.; third, William Foote, aertant to Mr. A. M. Luckham
10s.
shcpberds.-11c1rin Sheer from nook. etcceding 500.
Fleet. John Foyle, *Proud to Mr. 11. Syq.m.d., ; necond; W.
Maiden, mertunt to Mr. G. al.
Ditto, Flock• ee.oedbng Wit Fb.t. John Oahe, .errant to
Mr. J. A. Damen, 4.2h0.; second, Hein Senneek, ilervant to
Mira Beaton, a I.
Ditto, Flock% exersling !CO.—William Trent, aslant to Mr.
A. M. W.:khan'. at 11a.
Ca dere. —llrot,William Roper. servant to J. J. Farquharson,
Eq.. L ISo.; oecond, V. Illetu Dcan, servant to .1. 11. Cater:Lit,
11.q_ 1.:1 15a.
Laboorcrs.—Claas 15.—J treph Barnes, servant to Mr.& Ben.

nrtt. £2.
Clam 16. —TIM, J..lth Leader, rare:int to Mis. Beaton, ;

*motel. Robert Skinner. erre.utto Mr. S. iktinett. £l.
Mat 17.—Fir4. WWisn, ennerk. tervant to Mir Reston.
£2. ; ceruncl. Jamer llouti. tenant to Sir. W. Fookt... (1101.4

CM. in.—First, William Hawks, terrain to Miss Beaton,
amend. Joseph Hunks, Jun., Kirwan to Mr. 8. Ben-
nett, 15s.
Women Laboarers.—Clans 19.—Jane Manuel, servant to Mr.
W. V... I:115s.
rlass 20. —Elizabeth Barnes, servant to Me William Foote. i
(Monkton),Xl.
Female bonfeetie tierranle.—Class 23.—Maria Courtney, ser-
vant to Mr. Cornelius Vsnrsley, £2.
About two o'clock the labourers sat down at the Red
Lion Hotel to • substantial repast. Among the
members present we noticed at the head of the bible
E. J. Weld, Euj., and at the other end J. H. Celcraft,
in the room also were the Rev. N. Bond, Rev.
' Eldon S. Ruske,. Rev. C. Onslow, Rev. It. Havers. and
many others. After the dinner the Chairman made
mouse very practical and well intended remarks to the
labourers, aud concluded by proposing the health of Iler
Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, which wan drank
with hearty cheers.
The members and friends then proceeded to the Black
Bear Hotel, where the annual dinner took place. The
catering of Mr. anal Binh Sworu gavu the highest

satirifaction, for • more excellent dinner could not have
lt
been laid til ou the tulle ;it "as admirably •keel, well
served, awl the atteult.nee of waiter. all t at could he
elaired. The chair was tilled by E. Weld. .. aud the
vice-chair by J. 11. Caleraft, Eq. Tiler •k were .111 early
fifty precut, and among :Lain we observed the Bev. ff.
Benal, the Rev. I. (Melees., the Bey. E. S Bonitos, Hee.
E. Havers, C. Halter, Ks.i., C. 0. Itirtlett, KAI., W.
C. I,,eey. 11.1., J. P nttti, Eq.. W. l'hippard, EN ,
'3fl:;171-; 4.ll.nkt.e.allietr.. 13VIllairl.e., T.
811:al:nil, Si.uuti... ilillettadnt,
liumplireye, O. Keynes, O. Inigdale, 11. nymeadc
Beale, V. d-sley. Poynter, Redman, C. Redden, W.I.
~Aat,,l. eV. ‘-‘,„ Reynolds, F. Jackeeet,J. A. Damea,
Sly, C. Kent, natter. J. Penton. jiin. Tvp, W. Dorm
Tacker, Aaroltall, Whittle, El:is, Rutter: Beggs, T.
Randall. (trove: .Sc.
After the usual loyal tor-sio,
The Cumuli ax proposed "The heelth of the Patron
el the Society, the youthful Earl of Eldon." They lad
long been iiceuetoned b. drink his health, without the
hope of his being personelly present for at least some
years ; they nut only r smected hint from Isio position.
Ira alai for the great interest lie takes in the welfare
of our imeitly ; and lilt, champion prize he bad given
for ploughing bad been well tomb-fled that day is the
field. awl had excited great interest among the candi-
d-des. They all re;;Tetts.,l the absenee of Dlr. Ferrer,
which was unavoidable. Ile would give the health of
the patron of the soriety, the Earl of Eldon. (Cheers.)
TI, 11-v. I': Ist!.; S. ItANgl:4 felt great OM hi
arldeowled.;:ie:! Vie I ~- t ,ei fee P.ete on of L'""Society,
the Earl of Eiqou. lie 1.-1-w Ilini 1,, 'a • r.al-ht•rtied,
i in laly EJI;41.1,!1 boy, was carilest in Ids studies, and at
i tie ,rose 11 111: iiiipro,..l his per.,•rs iII manly exercises.
He woe e spot iti tee use of id- ride—A Carina Ant with
it, ni proof of which he brought in tier day thirteen
couple of rabbits- -thus glowing great steadinen of sin.
i Ile was in good bauds, awl as years roll. cl en and he
Caine mto piisseesion of hio property lie would he &CM
a at.essiy awl cotiletall bllitorter if all that was greet asd
Wiwi. (1:4-cfm.)
el. H. Cataliarr, Eq.'
i said that allusion having hese
made to td e prize •, lie soll.llll C.di upon the ruling sec-
. ristary, Mr. (level' Finger, tie read the award.
iMr. Fitd.tem then revel the following list :
IV ~inglin'all,.,.•es. TI iCI , en I'dz • eefil, gime by
ye, (-,,,,y of te.taie.--Fil / prize. og 155., William CU%
seen-."'t t•. Mr. It. ~5n,..1. ; ,ce.sal, gigs. ed., h. Itelafek
o•rvArt 1., 1Ii•••• heat's.; third, tue., Frederic': Hurts, we-
*sea t 4. Mr. U. Wit.w.
kw, flee inter 17 years .4 age.—Firet, ett tos., James
sanoutiebedalPy
M. leo, eer.aot to W. i'. Lae,y. Eq.; ace,nel, 42. thrk
Tdieee..,erveret t e J. Wehl. EA.; third, :Oa., William Maiden,
-enaist I e Ili— Iterzt•en.
pi,,,,,,v,e, .erlde dc....—Firit. t 15a. Robert Longfont,
~...riAnt t•e Mr. William leuddeis : .ier.end.. zi iat. 6,1., George
Liao,. ~..resit t. J. Acid, RAI. ; third, 10s., William Para.
serea,d t . Mr. Willi.lll Symo,ids.
~...:11,:i.r.er.kFai..1 L.,,tlaTtlLß,,,ll:i.eiaotv7in4T. i
ir:egoadnlidat hkenhou:sr.shirel,:ts.,aco,
itt,th:ct.ol
nye.
kat,
hurrying as it did the work of two days into one.
.1. 11. (IaLcHAFT, F.sei., then proposed "The Vigo
Patron of the Society, Joseph Weld, Esti.,"a ',rifleman,
as they well knew, full of years, and daterving their
highest respect awl regard. He was not able to attend
their meetings, lout woe ever ready to give it his hearty
support. Ac a neighbour and great landowner he
deeerved our highest c 33333 mendation and highest praise.
Hie foyer was moire in ploughing the waveo of the mese,
in which lie excelled in no common instiller, and the
yachts of his construction had carried off tnorc prises
than any ever known. He would propose the health of
the Vice Patron with the mint unfeigned respect and
regard. and with all the honours they could poseibly
give hint. 0 'beers).
The CIIAIRMAN said that on the part of his father he
begged to thank Mr. Indcraft for the very hied sad
feeling manner in whieli he bed proposisi his health.
He Mel at heart the interest of the society and of agricul-
ture iti general, awl was delighted to see the pogjeti
avail itself of his grounds for their trials. Before he sat
I howl, he would propose [lig IMMO of a gentleman who
had alone.s taken a deep interest in the welfare of the
eociety. awl did all that was posaible toil,, to &drawn
its 111tere.t. Ile would give ** The health of Mc. Cale
croft, the President of the Society." (Cheers )
J. 11. (..thenAri, F 1311., in returning tLAntah said that
lie felt obliged to the Chairman fur thr kind way in
which he had mentioned his name, in company with
liis respected friend. Mr. Bond. be hael lahoured at the
setting up of this itociety—die had writteu to noble 10,4
and gentlemen.and lie well remembered that from every
one be hoil hail kind and liberal responses. It was quite
true that twiny of them no longer reotaitied with us on
earth. If we have not progressed with great anevear ani
certainly have not gone back, lie was ,ateatle.l Rat
aociety was a teAdul unc, and that the cunteets i
mowing, ploughing. &c.. Created a great intcreNt mow
the cotatoetitors. The agrictiltitral lehourero of the pre-
sent day were a different class from those of 95 years
ago. Small ao were the rewarela we gave pared to.
the merits of the receiver', still they were autheirat to
gratify. Mr. t'aleraft thorn simke of the lobouren of
one tweeter hissing received from tide rudely prizes to.
the amount of upwards of tam hunilreel (monde. One
young 111111. wider lit. Mel a good 4. posit in the savings-
bank, the reward for hie attention and skill. Thmo
must have arisen from the good principles instilled, and
with which their masters must loose had much to do.
Another had obtained a prize for having reared 630
lamb. from 5.40 ewe. ; Ilk remeected Master can tell you
that this young caul took charge of a Hoek of file at 16
yearru if age. He hail been reminded by one of the
members trol twelve years ago, at one of the ploughing
matches, there were but six ploughe—to-day there were
twenty-four, no disconeolate view of the proven of the
society, and he was sure it deserved all our support.
(cheers.)
The Rev. N. Bolin then propoleed "The health of
the Chairman, Mr. E. Weld.' (('heers).
The CIIAIRMAN eifire,sed his thanks forthe very kind
way in which Mr Ilona had 'woken ler learn —it was far
beyond his merits. Ile was disappointed at not seeing
011 C lif the county naceseleers at lent with them that day.
Filleting from the secretary that mach was not likely to
be the case, lie Wel not hesitated to throw himself into
the breach. He considered it a duty. After alluding to
the absence of uiatty of the members, he expressed •
hope that the society. so useful in its intentions, would
still go on a uprosper. (('heers)
Other toasts having been drank, the company
separated.

WEYIIILL FAIR.- -A correspondent sends us the
following :—The supply of sheep was short, and the
trade quite as bad as the weather. Rain fell in
torrents the whole day ; umbrellas were at a pre-
mium ; and the mud almost prevented our taking a
report. Many of our flornetshire men lost con.
sideiable sums, and some 113 much as 12s. per bead
on down ews..s. We took great pains to ascertaifl
the cause of the decline, and have come to the con-
clusion that it is entirely owing to the want of
money occasioned I y the late season having pre-
vented the sale of the new corn crop.—On Saturday,
0 tidier 13, the fourth day of this great fair was held
in the hop mart. and a much more animated spint of
commerce was manifested than prevailed the preceding
day. London and provincial brewers were fully rimer
seated by agents, and were the chief buyers; mer-
chants and speculators were rather quiet in the fair, and
to wl the transfer of hops were effected at full
rates. 17aeful and best eountry hops commanded •
stoadv sale, and an eager demand was evinced for
new Lops front Surrey plantations—viz., "Farnham*"
and the famous " Goldinga," and for which there was
, high competition. In the country row imps were odd
Iby bulk and ,onple. lit the London division sales
were chiefly effected by sample, and in the Farnham
row principally by bulk. The following were the
average rates. as well as could he collected, of hops
soil and on offer :—Susses hops, 4:10 to I:16 per cwt.;
Mid and East Kent wimples, £lB to £25; Vsealds d
Kent*, £l5 to 2l;1: country hops, £l2 to tao ; Fare-
hams. middling qualities, ; Goldings and well-
cored hops. EV to LAI; and cholas ditto, of brigfit
foliage £32 per cwt. The average prices of lisps it
this fair last year were as follow.. viz. :—Mid
lid
Kist Kent.. 4:4 to in ; Wealds of Keats, g 3 his. te
£4 10s. ; Sussex, 4:3 to £4; and Farnham*. 6 to
guineas; and. in paring last year's figures witli
this year's prices, it will be found thst hops are ow*
Kohl at four times • higher value than the groatli of
last season. lii the aggregate • large business 50
transacted, but inconsiderably as compared with fre-
ebie. fairs at Waybill. The fair will be brought tot
conclusion this day (Tuesday).