The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-06-21 00:00:00

Somersetshire.

BATH AND WEST OF ENGLAND AGRL
CULTURAL &MEM

The annual Exhibition of this Society commenced
on Monday, on Dordbain Downs, a portion of that
extensive area having been enclosed by permission
of the Bristol Corporation. The show may be
pronounced the most succasaful ever held in con-
nection with the Society, the aggregate of entries in
the respective classes being immense. The show
yard comprises 25 acres, *added with sheds, tents,
and other erections, but all arranged in a manner to
keep the compartments distinct from each other,
thus enabling visitors to obtain ready access to any
particular claim or section most desirable. The
extent of shedding for utile occupied 2,000 feet,
and the implement sheds 5,000 feet.
The weather on Monday wan delightfully fine in
the morning, but towards midday a few showers fell.
However, considering the humidity which generally
prevails at the gathering of the Society, the weather
on the whole was pronounced "tolerable," The
attendance wee not so large as might have been ex-
pected, taking Into account that the price of admis-
sion this year had been lowered to the "6r* day"
tvassofbliea, although there was above the average.
'The splendid band of the Royal Marines, under the
.direction of Mr. Winterbotham, played a choice
'saltation of music, which was listened to by a large
number of persona.
On Tuesday the attendance wan large; the
'weather was chilly, and there were occasional
showers. The pleasure seekers, however, were
determined not to beaun,end visited all the depart-
ments of the yard. The Marine band played selec-
tions of music in an admirable manner.

On Wednesday the weather looked fine, but rain
fell about eight o'clock. It however soon cleared off,
bat at Ii a heavy storm fell which lasted some time.
The sky again cleared, and the sun shone out
beautifully till about four o'clock when another
shower fell, which again cleared away. Many
thousands visited the yard, and:the hands of the
Royal Marines and Grenadier Guards were in atten-
dance, and discoursed sweet music.
On Thursday, the first shilling day, the attendance
at the show was gigantic. From nine in the morning
until four in the afternoon carriage after carriage
load of human freight were brought to the gates of
the show yard, inside of which the sight wee some-
thing extraordinary. All the sheds were greatly
thronged. -tome almost to suffocation, while the
broad expanse of sward was peopled well-nigh as
thickly sears the Zoological Gardens on the occasion
of an Odd•Fellows' or Foresters' fete. The band of
the Glenadier Guerds occupied the orchestra.
Friday was a fine day, but there was a falling off
in numbers from the previous de/. We have given,
in our "Notes of the week," the conspiratory
number of visitors who paid for admission.

D RRRRRR EST
was welt represented, there being 3,000 entries, and
fIS exhibitors. Tbe number of implement entries
at Taunton in 1862, was 400; in 1856 at Tiverton,
8,107 ; in 1856 at Yeovil, 1,038; in 1857 at Newton
Abbott, 1,106; in 1858 at Cardiff, 960; in 1859 at
'B•rnstapls, 1,127; in 1860 at Dorchester, 1,453; in
1861 at -Truro, 1,121; in 1862 at Wells, 1,160; in
1863 at Exeter, 1,813. It will than be men that
the number of implement entries this year has been
snore than double any former year, exoept
at the &MAN meeting. We last week gave
the entries of our local exhibitors, and to do
more this week would be simply superfluous, seeing
that the merits of them are well known to those Of
our readers moet deeply interested in them.

CATTLI DIPLITIIINT.

Tbe exhibition of Mock, like that of implements,
was in excels of the Exeter meeting by 126 head.
The entries for Bristol were 545; Exeter last
year 479.
The Devons, 41 in number, were extremely fine
•aninials, pommeling all those qualifications which
have rendered the red cattle of Devon so famous.

The Shorthorns formed an admirable collection,
fully sustaining the reputation of this breed. The
principal contributors were Messrs. W. Hooker
and 80, Hay's, Cornwall; Mr. Jonathan Peel,
Clitheros ; Mr. W. Woodward, Tewkesbury; Mr.
W. Berrie, Norton Malreward ; Mr. J. Coltherst,
'Chew Magna; Mr. C. H. Abbot, Long Ashton;
Lord Fitzhardinge ; the Earl of Radnor • Mr. ft.
:Stratton, Stapleton; and Mr. G. HitohnLin, Long
Ashton. The animals exhibited were well grown,
and pommel a great amount of flesh.
'The Herefords were not so even in quality as some
of the oLases, several of the specimens being in
mu.-shapen animals. &empties them, how.
ever, the oollection was • choice one. Mr. Thomas
Duckbases bull was • flue animal. "Sir Oliver the
Second," the winner of the premier prize, was a
magnificent animal, compelling the admiration of all
belittlers.
Sheep were in large numbers and excellent
,quality. The Cotswolds oertainly. established their
claim to superiority in size and length of wool, and ,
it is in be regretted that them animals cannot be
persisraped, SD to speak, and be kept in all counties.
IV* Southdowns formed a good collection. The
test pries for yearling rams wee carried otl by the
Earl of Radnor, and the second by Mr. Ralph
Neville Grenville, who exhibited several pens in
this class. The Duke of Beaufort, and Mr. J. J.
Farquharson, of Blandford, were also exhibitors. In
the clans of" All other Downs," Mr. J. W. Miles,
of Kingsweston, Mr. H. Harding, of Stoke Bishop,
and Mr. J. Davie, of Clayton, were exhibitors.
Among the extra stock was a Bretonna heifer in
calf, the property of Mr. G. T. Gape, of FJmfleld,
Windsor. This little animal attracted some atten-
tion. It is to be regretted this breed is not more
generally introduced into this country. They are
maw body, give a great quantity of milk, and will
live upon almost anything. They are well a
for private families, who may have a few y=df
grass land, and with to have the advantage of new
_

—VIM horses exhibited • marked improvement on
former pen, although there were a few animals
verged-Mont points.
ponies were well roma:stud. The Welsh
and &moor epecamena were most admired. Mr.
Thomas Baker's Exmoor pony "Gem" WU •
pretty creature, but disfigured by the unneoeseiry
and mull branding adopted by the owners of
forest karma Mr. Alford Emmett, of Cotharn,
exhibited among the extra stock, • very pretty
mmiuntaii? pony.
'The pep may be briefly (hammed with the remark
that the various chases were very good.
The following prises were awardedtoagrioultarists
within the district of our circulation :
DRYollll.—Ccass L —Bulls above three years.—Mr.
Samuel P. Newbury, Sonia Barton, Bonitos, Devon,
bred by Mr. J. Nikko, Witheridge, Devon, first
prise; The Bight Hen. Lord Clinton, Restos, Batch-
villa, JIMA, Seaford, DevT•rsa„ jiVid himself, second
prise ; Mr. John &hey Corn-
wall, bred by himself, highly oomniendedUs"..--ribs fol.
lowing aloe exhibited in this elms :—Jaesee Wentworth
Buller, Seq., M.P., Downes, Creditcm. Devon; Mr.
Jamie Memo, Brinswerthy. North Mellon, Devon;
Mr. ideouted Oohs, Storm Farm, Yeovil; Mr. John
A. Smith, Bradford Peverell, Doretieseer, Dorset;
Yr. Walter Farthing, Slower-mark Bridgwater,
Somerset.

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Orme 2.—Bulls not exceeding three yeara —Mr.
John A. Smith, Bradford Patron, Dorchester, Dorset,
bred by himself, iirst psi..; Mr. William Taylor,
Harptreseourt, East Herptree, Somerset. bred by him.
self, snood prise. The following also exhibited in this
class: Mr. C. F. Perkins, the Grange, Ripsaws,
Taunton; Major Oeneral the Hon. A. N. Hood, Cum-
berland-lodge, Windsor, Berks.
Masa 3. —Bulls not needing two yeary.—James
Wentworth Buller, Esq., MP., DOWIISS, Creditoa,
Devon, bred by himself, first pills; Mr. John Bodley,
Skala Pomeroy, Creditors, Devoe, bred by himself.
second prise- Mr. John 13odley, Moakley Pomeroy,
Carditon, Devon, bred by himself, third prier. The
following also exhibited in this clam :—Mrs. Elisabeth
Anaey, Venn Farm, Halbertop, Tiverton, Devon; Mr.
Sunni P. Newbery, Sorrel Barton Bonito., Devon.
CLASS 4.—Cows in oaf (or in milk, having bad a oaf
within six months preceding the first day of the
Exhibition).—Mr. James Mason, Brinieworthy, North
'folios, Devon, first pries ; Mr. Walter Farthing,
Stoweyeoert, Bridgwater, bred by Mr. Norrish, Shoe-
brooke, Citation, DOVOII. *wood prim ; Mr. John A.
Smith, Bradford Paean, Dorchester, Dorset, bred by
the Rt. Hon. Lord Portmae, Blandford, Dorset, third
=The following also exhibited in this close :—Mr.
Hombre, Milton Abbey, Blsodford, Dona ;
James Wentworth Buller, Esq., MP., Downes, Credi-
t.., Devon. This clam mu commended generally.
CLAP ft—Heifers in mill or in milk, not exceeding
three years.—Mr. John A. Smith, Bradford Pavers%
Dorchester Dorset, fine prise ; JUDOS Wentworth
Bailer, 114., M.P., Downes Creditors, Devon, bred by
himself, mond prim ; Mr. William Harvey, Trelissiok,
Hay's, Carswell heed by himself, third prise ; Mr.
Males Harsher% Milton Abbey. Bleadford, Dorset,
bred by the Right Hon. Lord Portman, Bryanska,
Hisaliford, highly commended. The following also es.
Whited in this class :—Mr. John Bruin, Fesuysos.
Shoebrook, Crediton • Mr. Charles Frederick Perkins,
The Orange, Kingetcni, Tanstoo. Somerset ; Mr. Walter
Farthing, Stoma Court, Bridgwater, Somerset, This
ekes was commended generally.
ClA's 6. —Heifers not exceeding two years.—Mejor•
Gessral the Hon. A. N. Hood, Cumberland Lodge,
Windsor, Beth., bred by himself, firet prise ; Mr.
William Harvey, Tailback, Bak. Cornwall, second
; James Wentworth Baer, Esq., M.P., DOWNS,
Creditoo, Devon, bred by himself third prise ; Ur.
John A. Smith, Bradford Pererell, borsiiester, Dona,
b4l himself, highly commended. Mr. Charles
Z.l. k Perkins, The Grange, Kingston, Tanaka,
Somerset, also exhibited in this class.
Snore Hons.—CLAY 7.—Balls above three years.—
Momrs. William Hoehn and Son, Hale, Cornwall,
bred by T. Oa: Broadmoor, lint prise. The
aka exhitsit'a this dog :—Ur.
NO—rile.7l4ortoa MA6ward, Bristol, Somerset; Mr. Joke
Colthunt, Chew Court, Chew Magna, Bristol, Hullsw,"
Mr. Clarke H. Abbot, Long Ashton Bristol.
CLAM it —Bulls not exceeding 'three —Mr.
William W"dw'rd' Ihnit•rtY 'House =hush,
Tewkesheri, 0109COSIOT, 6114
CLASS —Belk not 'roadie( two
Edmund Alden.. Fawcett, Childwrob 1.11- -8-t: re,
Herbs, bred by himself, first szbil' • Ne" Miebard
eteakin, Wallfs-sourt,
him-
self, wawa pesos; Mr. Willinaliewer brad b 7
Zrearithr Wilk,
_lied by kkmaUt Alni pore. rl6;
aloe •3 bladed la Wm :—Mt. Dam—
Milehessa, larcitalso, ; Mr. William Wsylmid

Champion Cale* Reading, Barb; Mr. Edmund
Joseph Champion,
Cleave-h Yatton, Somerset;
The E trl of Itsdnor, Clll Highworth, Wilts; hit.
Charles H. Abbot, Long Ashton, Bristol; Sir Lswrenee
Pelk, Bart, M.P., Haldon-house, Exeter.
CLAIN 10.—Cows in mlf or in milk, having had •
calf mihin six months preceding the firm day of
the Exhibition.—Mr. Richard Stratton, Well's-court,
Stapleton, Bristol, bred by himself, third pm.; Sir
William Miles, Bart., Leigh-court, Brittol, bred by the
late Mr. A. L Maynard, Ripon, oommended. The
following also exhibited in this class :—Mr. Robert Lax,
Polsham, Wells, Somerset
CLAW 1L —Heifers in calf or in milk, not exceeding
three years.— Mr. Richard Stratton, Wall's-court,
Stapletoo. Bristol, first puss.
Cx.tan II —Heifers not exeseding two yeant.—Mr.
Richard Stratton, Wall's-court, Stapleton, Bristol,
second piles; Mr. Richard Stratton, Wall's-court,
Stapleton, Bristol, third prise.
Suggr.—Lwcworwin.—CLow 19.—Yearling Rams
—Kr. Joseph Gould, Poltimore, Exeter, Devon, bred
by himself, first price; Mr. Joseph Gould, Poltimore,
Exeter, Devon, highly commended. The following also
exhibited in this claws :- -Mr. George Kiogdon Barimors,
Pitt-farm, Thorreeten, Devon; .M.r. George Badmore,
Court Hayes, Therverten, Devon • Mr. Samuel
Kingdom, Lynch, Thorverton, Devon; Mr. James
Benton Corner, Lourforth, Wellington, Somerset;
Mr. Robert Salter, Lower Weekott, Collompton,
Devon; Mr. Thomas Potter, Yellowford, nervation.
Cullompton, DIIIIOII.

CLAIN —Rams of any other age.—Mr. Thomas
Potter, Yellowford, Thorverton, Callompton, Devon,
bred by himself, emend prise; Mr. Thom.. Potter,
Yellowford, Tliorvertoo, Collosopton, Devon, bred by
Mooed', hi:My eommended. The following also ex-
hibited in this clam :—James Wentworth Bailer, Seq.,
M.P., Downs, Crediton. Devon; Mr. Samuel Kingdon,
Lyiseh, Tborverton. Devon • Mr. James B. Corner,
Lotto. Wellington, Somerset;: Mr. Joseph Gould,
Polthnore, Exeter. Devon.
Lzicieius.—Ct.aos 21.—Pens of five two teeth
1111.14-11 r. Joseph Gould, Poltinioni, Exeter, Devon,
bred by himself, first price; James W. Boller, Esq.,
11. P., Crediton, Devon, second prize. The following
also exhibited in this elate :—Mr. James B. Corner,
Longforth, Wediugton, Somerset.
LogcpWootttik—Ctaim 25.—Yearling Rama—Mr.
Georg. Kingdon Bellmore, Pit Farm, Thorveiten,
Devon, bred by himself, second prize.—Th. following
a/so exhibited in this class : Mr. Samuel Kingdon,
Lynch, Thorvertos, Devon; Mr. John Wi11,... Miles,
Kingweston, Bristol; Bev. J. L. Brerston, West
Btiekland, Souls Melton, Devon.
CLASS 26 —Ram. of any other ago. —I( r. (ISOM
Kingdon Redmore, Pitt Farm, Thorrerton, Devon,
bred by himself, first prise; Mr. George Bandon, Court
Ham Thorrerten, Devon, tired by Mr. John Wippell,
Borton, Exeter, second prim—The following alim, ex.
bibited in this el.:—Mr. Samuel Kingdon, Lynch,
Thorverton, Devon; Mr. John William Miles, Kings.
we ton. Bristol. _

Soo tyros's& -Ctrs' TA - Yearling Rama -The
Earl of Radnor, Coleshill, Highworth, bred by himself,
first price; Ralph Neville Grenville, Esq., Butlaigh
Court, Glastonbury, Somerset, bred by himself, second
riss.-The following also exhibited in this class :-
His Grace the Duke of Beesfort, Badminton, China/t-
-hem, Wilts; Mr. William Taylor, Harptries Court,
Somerset; Mr. Jobs Moore. Lannon Farm, Feeley,
Wilts; Mr. William Taylor, Hanna Court, East
Flarptres, Somerset; Yr. Jamse Harding, Higher
Waterloo, Puddletown Dorset; Mr. James John
Farquharson, Lantos-gone, Blandford, Dorset.
CLum 29.- Rams of any other age-Mr. Jews
John Farquharson, Langton-boase, Blandford, Dorset,
bred by himself, first prise; the Fed of Radnor,
Cohabit', Highworth, bred by hilltop% mood Prim-
' following also exhibited In this oleos :-Relph
Grearille, Esq., Butleigh.court, Glastoabury,
Somerset; His Grace the Doke of Banforkßadminton,
Chippenhaan, Wilts; Mr. James Harding, Higher
WILIeTIOII, Poddletown, Dorset.
CLAES 30.-Pens of In two-lesth ewes.-The Earl
of Indoor, Coleshill, Highworth, bred by himself,
first price; His Grace lb* Duke of Beaufort, Bad-
Mint°l4 Chiopenhani, Wilts, bred by himself, second
prite.-The following also exhibited in this clam :-
Ralph Neville Grenville, Eau., Butleigh-oourt, Glas-
tonbury. Somerset; Mr. William Taylor, Harper..
court, East Hatpins, Somerset; Mr. James John
Farquhareore, Langtomhouse, Woodford, Dorset.
Au, Oramt DowNs.-CLase U.-Yearling Rams. -
Mr. Jamas Rawlenee, Bulbridp, Wilton, Salisbury,
bred by himself. first poise; ditto, " Joco." snood
prise.-The following also exhibited In this clam :-Mr.
Edmund Olding. Amesbury, Wilt.; Mr. John Moore,
Littlecott Fain, Pinney, Wilt.; Mr John William
Ithipweseon, Bristol; Mr. Henry Harding,
Stoke Bishop, Bristol; Mr. W. R. Shinier, Bishopeton,
Salisbury, Wilt.; Mr. Christopher Roes, Zak-green,
Hoodoo, Bath, Mere, Wilts.
CLASS 32. -Rams of any other sge.-Mr. James
Rawlence, Builiridp Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire,
bred by himself, e4e prise; Mr. Edmund Olding,
Amesbury, Wilts, bred by himself, second prise-The
following also exhibited in this class :-Mr. John
Moore, Littleecitt-farm, Pansy, Wilt.; Mr. James
Davis, Clairton, Bristol.
Cuss 33.-Pm of fire two-teeth owts.-Mr. James
Rawlenee, Bolbeidee, Wilton, Salisbury, bred by him-
self, first pets.; ditto, second prim.
Sommer ago Duran Hoarre.-Cusa 34.-
Yearling rams.- Mr. A. J. Pitield, Eyps, Bridport,
Dorset, lured by himself, first prise ; Mr. Thomas Danger,
Hantstile, Bridgwater, Somerset, bred by himself,
second prim.
CLASS 35.-Rams of any other age.-Mr. Thomas
Mager, Huntatile, Bridgwater, Somerset. bred by him-
self, first prise ,• ditto, second prise.
CLASS 36.-• Pens of five two-teeth Ewes.-Mr.
Thomas Danger, Huntstile, Bridgwater, Somerset, bred
by himself, first prise • Mr. A. J. Pitlield. Eyrie, arid-
port, Dorset, bred by Windt', seemed prise. The following
also exhibited In this slam :-Mr. Marne F. Peskin,
the Grange, Kingston, Taunton. Somerset.
Mourners Sour. -Cress 37.-Rams of ROT age.-
Mr. William Taylor, Hanna Court, East Harptree,
Somerset, bred by the late Mr. Halm, Holland, South
Molten, Devon, first prize; Mr. Robert G. Perantore,
Bretton Court, Minabead, Somerset, bred by himself,
second prise.
CLosa3B.-Pens of five Ewes of any age-Sir Thomas
D. Aland, Bart., Holnioote. Minehnad, Somerset, bred
by himself, seemed prise.
HORS'S-FOR AGRICULTURAL PORPOSIS.-CLASS 39.
-Stallions not exceeding eight years-Mr. Elias Potter,
Cbselsoy. Bridgwater Somerset, bred by Mr. Emanuel
Brake, Bawdnp, Bi.ctater, Somerset, first prize; Mr.
Robert Jacob, Hal rough, Glanonbury, Somerset,
bred by John Hall, Req., Ifidearner Norton, Bath,
second price; Mr. James Shepherd, fingeney, Bridg-
water, Somerset, bred by Mr. Simon Shepherd. Can-
nington, Bridgwater, highly commended. The follow-
ing were also competitors lath. above dais : -Mr. Jobs
William Miles, Biota...tenon. Bristol; Mr. Stephen
Terry, Domeier, Basingstoke, Hants.
CLASS 40.-Mares and Foal or in Foal.-Mr. Henry
Hitchcock, Chilteroe All Saints, Heytesbary, Wilts,
bred by himself, first prise ; Mr. William Taylor, Bem-
ent.. Somerset, snood prise. The following also com-
peted in this class :-His Gram Ma Duke of Beaufort,
Badminton; Mr. Vile Board Watts, Turnworth-farm,
Blandford. Dorset.
Clans 41.-Colts or Geldings, foaled in 1862.-Mr.
John Fearer, Manor Farm, Stacey Littletou, Beth, bred
by Mr. John Gay Anteater, Abington, A rne.hury, first
The following also exhibited in this clam:-Mr.
511: Ring Tombs, Langford. lemblade, Gloucester;
Mr. George Elliott, Swilley Fare, Plymouth, Devon.
CLASS 42.-Fllike foaled in 1862.-Mr. Joseph Pike
Hanks, Cherhill, Caine, Wine.
Ores 44.-Mars. and foal, or In foal, for hunters.-
Mr. Robert Cones, Mina Mawr Farm [lepton
t, MalleSorserset, first pets.; Mr. Clemson dhampeney.
Teals. Wells, Somerset, bred by Mr. W. Spurring,
Brent, Bridgwater, mooed prise.
Clan 46.-Mares or geldings foaled in 1860.-Mr.
William Hewer, Seveshampton, Higleworth, Wiltshire,
snood prise
Cuss 46.-Colte foaled In 1863.-Mr. William
Capper, Daddlestone, Tauntos, Somerset, commanded.
Plat -Lena Bann.-Ctese 53.-Boars not ex-
ceeding one year.-Mr. W. Yells, jun., Round Robin
Farm, Highwortli, Wilts, first pets.; Bev. Henry
G. Bailey. Swindon, netroad prise.
CLASS 53.-Bresding mows In farrow, or that have
farrowed within four months of the first day of exhibi-
tion.-Mr. William Hewer, Sevenhampon, Highworth,
Wilts, first prim.
CLASS 54.-Pens of two breeding sows, not exceeding
nine moths.-Mr. William Hewer, Sevenhemplon,
Highworth, Wilts, list pits.; Rev. Henry 0. Bailey,
Swindon, Wills, second prise; Mr. William Hewer,
Sevealianipton, Wilts, highly commended. This clams
was generally econnesoded.
CLASS 55.--Smeu Bartnn.-Boars not exceeding two
years-Sir Mama Lopes, Bart, M.P. Manatee,
Devon, fired poise; Mr. William Taylor,
Harpers@ Court, East Harped., Somerset, second
Prim.
56.-Boars not exceeding one year. -Sir Massey
Lopes, Bart., M.P., Msristow, Roborough, Plymouth
Devon, first prize; Mr. Edmund Coles, Stone Farm,
Yeovil, Somerset. second prize; Mr. George Tucker,
Way Barton. Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon, highly
commended.
Cum 57.-Breeding Sows in farrow, or that have
farrowed within fear months of the first day of the Ex-
Edmared Coke, Stone Farm, Yeovil,
Somerset, second pets.; Mr. Robed Fookm, Milton
Abbas, Medford, Doted, highly commended; Sir
Mersey Lopes, Bart., Maristow, Roborough,
Dena, sommeaded.
CLAM 56.-Pens of two breeding sowg, not exceeding
nine mosiths.-Messrs. T. W. and C liardwiak, Lower
Court., Long Ashloo, MOIL first piles; Sir Ifsrowl
Lopes, Bart, M.P., Maristow, Roborough, Devon,
snood • Mr. Norge Kingdom Radisore, Pitt
Farm, T=e;tca, Devon, commeaded.
Saw.-Mr. A. J. Pitasid, Rips, Britiport, Dosed,
prim of El.
HOWS.-Mr. Alford Emmett, Tudor-lodge, Conroe-
brow, Bristol, first prise ; Rey. J. L Brereion, West
Saarland, Soon Moltaa, Devon, highly ocanmeaded ;
Mr. Willing Taylor. Harping. Court. East
ila
Somerset, lomineaded; Mr. William BMW Parkr =
Glaseaateary, ansimeadet,
Irepplementary prises offered for sink by the Load
Committee and the Society of Merchants of the City of
Bristol

Ctame 59.—8u11, eow, sod offsprhsg, the GAN not
@mocha( dm soothe cißrter. Richard Sirs*"
Wahl'.-000rt,
CLLIIII ea —B=l.4n shove doe months sod nadir
twelve mouths old.-111.r. George Hitch:Dam, Lone
Ashtma, _ _ .

Cr IL—Beifer nbove 5 and undo. 12 months
old.—Mr. Rickard Stantion. WWI-court, Stapleton,
Bristol, but prise ; Mr. Walter Farthinattowoy Court,
Bridgwater, Somerset, mooed prise.
saiocr.—szoaT•w•cd. COI7PLIM—CLIss 66. Pans
of ton abort- wool 'mph& —lir „Ralph Nevin. Greilwille,
Butleigh, Olariambury, first press.
Homo nu Aaluonsvaa. Itirous.—CLaas 67.
—Stallions, not of the &talk brood.-111s Grant tin,
Duke of Beaufort, Badminton.
1101ITICULTIMAL

A.roonsy tent, 122 feet by 45 feet, °codeine the
horticultural sad Eland blondes of the Exhibition.
A liner array of pluits and dowels has rarely been
ocagresated within the mine epos. Quality, not
quantity, bad bma the aim of the seenesere of this
elation, sad they enured their *set. To the
Peers! *alio, as well as loth. bean sad honing
-
burls., this eonapaos and awns, Mop* of rare sad

I beautiful denizens of the hothouse and the green-
, house must have imparted unmixed delight and
satisfaction. On entering the tent visitors are
greeted on the right hand with • glorious collection
of pelargoniums, and, on the left head, with superb
rows of cut room, both from the famous Itoval
'armories of Mr. Charles Turner, of Slough. On the
other side of the stage, T. Canning, Esq. (gardener,
Mr. Moss), seat for exhibition 14 pelargoniums,
whivh were alao exceedingly tine, equal in some
respects to the importations from the Royal
Nurseries. Their clean growth and luxuriant
efflorescence were greatly admired. It is a distinc
lion private growers do not often obtain, to rival an
closely the nurseryman who out-distances all corn.
petitors in shows ofthispartaimlar flower. No prizes
are given in this department, the Bath and West of
England Council thinking it more advisable to obtain
the best collections from the more celebrated growers
instead of encumbering tents with • large and for
the most part indifferent assemblageof plants. This
year, as in previous years, the Horticultural Show
has formed one of the chief attractions of the meet-
ing, and is • signal success. It is • relief of • re-
freshing and welcome character, to pass from what
may be termed, without offence, inspections of a
grosser though of • more practical kind to an
inspection of the gems of the gardener'. art—the
loveliest productions of Nature. Fat stock and
and ingenious implements are all very well in their
way, but we want a combination of the sdik et duke,
and the addition of • floral display constitutes •
pleasing contrast--a contrast which has • lesion in
it, teaching all who will reflect upon it that it is
wise to cultivate the beautiful as well as the useful,
and that we shall surely go wrong if we centre the
affections on everdsy avocations of life, to the neglect
of lovelinesses ever willing to surround us, ever
ready to charm our senses, and invigorate our minds
and our hearts, We have heard regular Attendants
at the shows of the l{) al Agricultural and the Bath
and West of England Societies, remark upon the
greater pleasure imparted by the visits to the shows
of the latter. They say, and say truly, that the
Bath and West of England meetings are always more
enjoyable. The came is to be found in the Arts' and
Horticultural Departments, and in the musical fare,
provided by what we feel pride in calling our own
Association. The Royal sticks too closely to busi-
ness, refusing to vary it with pleasurable items; it
suffers no light to relieve the shade, no gratifying ,
recreations to modify the dryness of the study of
things bucolic. In this respect the Bath and West
of England Society is wiser.