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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-30

SALE OF THE SIDDINGTON HERD OF

SHORTHORNS.

For nearly half a centu-y the Siddingtou shorthorns
have been weU known. Mr. !lowly, with great judg-
ment, has seled his 'bonbons from the beat
breeders of thi, country, giving always decided
preference to the Bates blood. Lately his preference
had been specially shown for the Siddington. Ossetia
Ruby, and Musical tribes. He has always been
steadfast in his use of the Duchess and Oxford bulls.
and in succession he has employed the grand sins 4th
Duke of Oxford, 7th Duke iif York, 2nd Duke of
Tregunter, and 3nl Duke of Clarence, The weather
Thursday at Blildington was very favourable, and
there was a large attendenn of shorthorn notabilitne
including the Karl of Fitahsrdinge, Lord Moreton,
Lord mdfolk, Earl Bathur-t, Gans, Mr. Benjamin
St Acker., and others. The bidding' were decidedly
of • languid character until a roan cow. flidclington
10th, came into the ring, which from • bid of 50
guineas rapidly one to 500 gui eas, and was secured
by Lard Moreton. Lord Fitzhardinge bought the
next highest priced one of the Gazelle tribe for 110
guinea.. The sale was a diesappointing one, 31 sows
realising only £6l each. fl5O per head wore' than at
the last ode. The bull" averaged 1:35 15e. and the
total proceeds were £2,015.

_BIRTH OF A "DUCHSSB."

The Eario-1-151;mT;e'; Dashes, Ilith has presented
him with a fine red heifer calf by Marquis of Oxford
2nd (27,055) • son of the MOO Duke of Hillbunit
Ited (80,975) and Maid of Oxford Bth, imported by the
Earl of Dunmore in 1871. It warn said that Lord
Dunmore had 10,000 gs. offered forth. dam if it calved
a heifer calf. H-r sirs is the American Duke of
Geneva 6th (30 959) and dam Duchess 97th, re-imported
Into this country by his lordship. Duchess 97th was
taken out to Canada in 1868 by the Hon. hi. H.
Cochrane at a cost ,d 1000 go., where she bred the
two Duke of Hillhurst'e, both now in this country, one
at Colonel Kiogscote's, and the other at Mr. A. If.
Longman. These are the ode Zeglish.bred
"Duchess" females not in the hands of Colonel Gunter,
of Wetherby Grange.
SICK NURSING.
In the beautiful word, of Longfellow, which should
appeal to the serodbilities of the least poetic among the
agricultural class,—
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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-30

GREAT WYMAN RAILWAY.
*AT 'MAUL

The 7.45 pm. train from Bridport to Maiden Newton
rune on to Dorchester, returning from there at 9.50 p.m
In connection with the last train from Malden Retries to
Bridport
The 340 pm. and 10. Z pm. trains from Maiden
Newtoe are 10 minutes sailor, and the 60 pm. train
from llsid.o Newton 15 minutes earlier, throughout
The 10.11 gems triYit from Walden Newton to Bridport
fop Sunders) to be one hour later.
The 910 p m. train from Bridport to Maiden Newton to
be 10 minutes laser throughout
The 8.10 Wein from Weymouth calls at Monter,.
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-30

itgrintlturat Eats.

FARMING AND THE CORN TRAWL

The Mark Lass lawn, says :—" The been benefited by the recent mina, which have
also favoured the development of winter sod spring
sown cereals. Grim, too, has made a fresh start
alter remaining nearly stntionary few two or three weeks,
and the pastures are beginning to famish a more
nourishing bite for cattle. Some damage has been
done to the fruit trees by the rec.nt east winda,
especially in the southern counties, but the hd:nri has
not been so general as was anticipated Soo has
been visited by some heavy snowstorms. which have
checked spring sowing in the north; but title operation
has f°rttl'etatS been Drought to • close in the central
and southern istricts, where farmers have been busy
preparing the turnip land and planting potatoes. The
winter•own wheat crops look well, and the plant has
recently thickened oonsiderably, tittering ha„ take.place early and well, sopa:daily on the nigh- ormed
land of the home counties. The trade has been steady.
There him been • steady retail demand, at prima
Which, if not equal to those of the previous Monday,
were somewhat better than those obtainable on the
preemling Friday; business was, however, limited."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-30

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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-30

SATURDAY'S MARKETS.
CORN.

GLOUCESTER. —The market Is Brat
GRANTHAM. —The show of wheat from the farmers
and factors wee not large The trade wu slow, hut late
prima were exceeded by Is per qr: white wheat sold at
55e to 60., and red at 49. to 55. per 36 atone. But few
lota of barley were shown, and pekes must be written es
before.
READING. —The inept, of wheat was large, and with
a brick enquiry Is tot, per qr more money was realised,
secondary and other ducriptions selling at firm figures ;
old wheat made 48. to 68., and new 42, to fas per quarter.
Sulu made • poor show on the stand., and with a steady
Inquiry former rates were barely supported, twine 36. to
Its per qr. Oats were in demand at the full &rum of
she ruin.. week. 9:18 to 324 per qr. Buns commanded
former currencies, making Lit to 464 per qr. Pau were
disposed of at 98. to Lk per qr.
NOTTINGHAM. -We had a moderate supply of wheat,
the demand for which was steady, and parcels changed
hand. at rather more money than last week.
NORWICH. --Prices ruled firm for good qualities at
the extreme rates of last Saturday.
WA HMINSTBR. —At our market there was • large
attendance of farmers and dealers. Wheat met an advance
of Is per qr, and more business was taw:muted. Barler
and other grain sustained late rates. Wheat, 46e to it.
per qr ; barley, Vito 50.: oats, Sit to 30s: pun 36. to*. ;
boom 33. to fas; rye. 304 to 36.; vetches, fo to 7a, per
boah.l
wiNetiESTZß.—Lste rates were fully maintained.
YORK—Fresh lota changed hands at Wier prices.
CATTLI.
- •

DONCASTER Oar show of store beasts was an
exceedingly large and excellent one, for although Irish
lots were OULIMITOuS. they came to market In excellent
condition, and full of promise. Buyers were likewise
numerous, end an active trade was passing daring mcst
of the morning, sellers making fully the quotaticasul
thi• day
NORWICH- —lle show of store cattle on offer here
was fairly good. Sales proceeded slowly at about Is •
rat.; • complete clearance was not quite effected. Fat
latil.our 61 and per 141 h., Shorthorn, ware
quoted
and condition. The sh.p pens were ;grotty all'alq find;
business in this department was not very active, but no
very niaterial change waa noted in prima Fat awes lls
to 11 6.1 aol 1111. per 111 h.
NOITINGIIA-11.—The supply of horned stock was en
average one, and • brisk demand was experienced for
barren rows, which made quite as much money as hereto-
fore. In-calvers and milch cows were dull of sale, but
not quotably cheaper.

ITHITECHAPIL HAT AND NTIIAW.
A moderate supply of by aod straw was at market.
With • quiet trade prices ruled slightly swain for straw.
SUTTEE-

Coll

Ordinary : Firsts, 1.4.; wounds, 115.; thirds, 901
fourth., 80. • fifth., 56.; sixths, 32.. Mild cured: Super-
fine, : flr.tL 1424; woods, 118.: thirds, 98.. Firkins
ID market, 1,113.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-30

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