The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18 00:00:00

THE BATH AND. NA MT OF ENGLAND

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The Bath and West of Englaod and Southern
Counties Association opened its 101st exhibition at
Oxford on Monday morning. The show is not so large
as regards cattle, and inore especially in the horses, ae
gigue recent ones, but the number of implement
exhibitors is larger. The work of judging commenced
at ton o'clock. Th. Devons did not show in any farce.
but those sent kept up the reputation of the "Rubies."
Mr. Walter Farthing, of Stowercourt, near Brilg.
water, we. even more successful than usual, carrying
off no les. than four first prizes and one second. The
shorthorns were a fine lot, and the Herefords also
showed exceedingly well. The feature, however,
amongst the cattle was the strong muster of the
Channel Islands breed, which is feet becoming the
fashion for amateur breeders. The sheep are splendid.
and in the Hampshire Down dames distinguished
honours are taken by Mr. Morrison, of FonthiU, Mr.
James Read, of Homington, and Mr. F. R. Moore, of
Littlecott.
. . .

There ii a Poultry Show in connection with the
meeting, for which there are no less than 631 entries.
The Oxfordshire Agricultural Society also gives prises
for butter. The total value (excluaive of poultry) is
£3,076, thug distributed :—Cattle, £910; sheep. £419;
horses, EAU); pigs, CHO; and EIO 10/. for butter; £B5
champion prises and £4O for cattle given by the
Oxfordshire Agricultural Society. The following are
the Judges :
Ciattle—D.von and Sumex.-11. B. Warren, Child
Okelord. Blandford ; W. Sudsy, Carhampton, Dour
ster ; and T. Cooper,. Biahopeton. Lewes. Shorthorns.
—C. W. Tindall, Gnmsby ; and G. Drury, Carnforth.
Hanford*. —J. W. James, Blandon! ; and J.
Haines, Llannithal, Monmouth. Channel Island&
—T. Sampson, Lyndhurst; and G. W. Baker, Luton,
Bed&
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Sbeep.—Long.woola—ft. Woods, Mausfield. blotto ;
and A. F. M. Druce, Abinelon. Southdowns and
Hanipshirea—H. Claydon, Beevles ; and J. Marsh,
Salisbury. Shropshire% Oxfords, Dorset', and Ex.
moor..—W. H. L. Clare, Adierstme ; and H.
Overman, Brandon, Norfolk.
HMOS. —Agricultural. —W. Parker, Penrith ; and
H. Bever, Hawkhurst, Surrey.
Pigs. —J. Lynn, Grentham ; and E. Marshalling,
(iodate*. Surrey.
Horse Shoeing.—T. D. lined, Bath.
Inspector of Shearing. —E. Beunton, West Knighton,
Dorchester.
The work of judging was not completed until late in
the evening. '1 he following awards effecting our own
district are taken from the official list:—

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CATTLE.
DUO.

Clams ft. —Bull, above two and not exceedunt three yean
old, 425, Mr. Walter Farthtne. Stoarey Court, Bride-
.

1 —Buil, almve one and not exceeding two years
old, 436, Mr. Walter Fuelling.
Clem —Bull calf, above six and not exceeding twelve
months old, £lO, Mr. Walter Farthing second, Me.
William Roles fryer, Lyttbett Minster, Dorset.
Ciam t.—Cow. above Ares years old, in nedlt it in calf,
CIA Mr Walter Fudging.
Claes B.—lletfee calf, above sex and not exeeeding
twelve months old, .l £O, Ile. Relies Fryer.

Clam a. —Bull call, above *tic and not ezneeding twelve
months old. CIO: set,nd, £5-I.t, the Rev. Rohart Brute
YamsTd, Mazihufl Blandlard ; ODd. Mx. Joao's Stratton,
Allton Priori. Marlborough

CIILANNIL !SWIM
Jlll4lll.
ars abot., t.to and not exceeding four
yews ad. £10; W. J. Cuftlot. Westrtad. fiostbaminon.
SHEEP.

own 18.—Yearilut raw. C. Mr. Ronan Brranwick,,
Roval Agricultural CoUm. p.m Cirseraster.
Clan 47.—Ilara of soy otber gio ;
&moll Brrarturick, floral Agricultural
Goll••• Olreaceiter.
itaustartaz DOW,.
.... • . _

gs _ yowling raw, £l5. weed £7—lit. Mr. A.
TootAiii•timisslLabuTy ;. !wt. gb.
1141117 csolusrodsd. Mr.
A Minim-
Ma 59. —Ram of my Mho. um, £10; woad cs-1.1.
jr..„.a.. 51-x.rs. Latlscost. roussy ; nurOa
Toistbill•bouss. Tisbury.
045 yearling ewes. £10; secesd.
Kr. Jame Heed, Hosiowton, Salisbury, tod. Mr. T. R.
Nowa
sONERUCT AND DORSET MORN.
Class 57.—Irwrimg rum. £l5; second. £l—lit, sod led.
Kr. ft Farthins. Netbar Swarm Brirignww
Clefs 131 —auo of say stiles am £10; wood. $.5-111t.
Sad lid. Mr. 0- Twain&
Mir d5.-Pm of Sys pooling awes. £10; *staid, SA:
—Lk aid W. Mr. Jabs Nam Broaway farm. Dordisr

noun FOR AGRICOLTORA.L PURPOSES.
Claes 71.—Staliok foaled before 1876. mond. £l5: Mr.
J. Hibbard. Stamm SC QuizCis. ChiPPealiani.

lIUNT/21.
Car 80 —Colt. filly. or gelding. failed in Ink second
45, Mr. LG. L. Coombs Down. Sonntinstes.
PIGS.

SMALL MAUI -BLACK.
Class 96. —Breeding sow, P—ls Rey. W. Hooper. .
ChM rogue rectory.

CHAMPION PRIZLS:
(Given by the Oxfordshire *Krim !tun! Soo
late.)
Short-woolled rem £lo—Mt. Alfred Morrison, Tiebury.

ol short- woo:oiled eves. £s Kr. J•MOS Read.
Hosaingtoa, Salisbury, Wilts.
POULTRY.

The following either tc;i3Vori--71e; or wire commended by
the juiges :—Mr. E 'ward Jones, Bristol, first and second
for Spent& cock, and highly commended for two hen.;
Mr. & J. Cole, Swindon, highly commended for Spanish
hen ; Mr. W. Bishop. Dorchester, commended for Dorking
cock (white or blue); Mr. W. Nicholls (Chest Magna)
highly commended for Cochin cock (cinnamon and buff),
ditto for ben ; Mr. Edwards, Swindon, commended for
Btokma pee (dark); Mr. W. 11. Stagg, A.ursbary,
ea-ood (organic cock (black-breasted reds), ditto for hen;
Moo K Browne. Chard, second for Hansbargh hen
(silver.spangleo); Mr. W. Nicholla, Chew Magna, highly
commended for Houdan hen ; Messrs. Bradbury &when,
Gioucester, highly commended for Leghorn cock ; Mr. J.
Beset* Gloucester, first fur ditto, and first for Leghorn
bee; Mr. W. Nicholls, Chew Magna, highly commended
for cockerel (chickens of 1378. and variety): Mews. S. and
J. H. Newick, Crewkerne, highly commanded for but
pellet (chickens of IS, any variety): Mews. W. and J.
Truk, Ihuinater, highly commended for Bantam cock and
hen (black), and ditto for &WWI/ cock and ben (gam*);
Mr. W. Nicholls, Chew Magna, highly commended for
Bantam cock (any colour or variet)); 34. George Hanks,
Halmesbury, cltomerpled for best duck and drake (white
Aylesbury), Rey. G. F. E 5i..., E Igeworth rectory,
Glouceetershire, second for drake and duck (any other
Twisty). and highly commended for two others.