The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-12-08 00:00:00


Somtroctsbirt.
YEOVIL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The annual rattle show of this society was held in
Ram Park, on Friday last. The field for the exhibition
of stock was kindly lent for the occasion by W. Bide,
There were, we understand, a larger number of
entries than on any forties. year; but owing to the
ssr7 inclement state of the weather on the previous
day, which was most undesirable, many spiculturista
failed to send their flock, whilst others, who had not
made their entries at the proper time, were, according
to the rules of the society, excluded.
The exhibition, therefore, was not large; but the
animals were of a description which cannot be, and will
not be, surpassed even in Itakeretreet. Devon cattle
were in short supply, and it is a matter of surprise why
ibis that they are not more generally exhibited in thr
cattle shows of Somerset. The breed is much admired.
and invariably adds to the reputation of these exhibi-
tions Tim animals considered by judges of stook to he
extraordinary comprised the fat cow, exhibited by Mr.
Senior, of Stunninster, which was • fine animal, and a
beautiful creature, and obtained the first prizr in its
class; • fat heifer, exhibited by Mr. Richard Veysey,
was much admired, and carried off the first prize.
There was also • fine fat ox, exhibited by Mr.
William Coates, of Hammoon, which, on the previous
day, obtained the second prize at the Sherborne Cattle
Show, but carried off first-rlus honor. at our exhibition.
The sheep exhibited by Mr. Brooks, of Key
Yam, and J. J. Farrharson, Fag., were worthy
of Pia highest merit, elicited high commendation, and
-she:inert the chief prises in their respective classes.
In the list of swanie of servants for long servitude
and good character were Robert Elliott, servant to Mr.
Eype Farm, Bridport, for 60 years' service;
Ann Vincent, servant to Mr. Jas. Cox, Clifton Maybank,
18 yearn' service; Robert Read, an operative glover, in
the employ of Messrs. Whitby, Brothers, Yeovil, 48
years' service ; and George Loveless, servant to Mr. A.
Ilridport, 44 years' service.
Amongst the machinery exhibited were the following;
—an improved blowing and winnowing machine, by
Mr. Warren, of Maiden Newton ; an improved chaff-
*utter. plougha (Howard's and Honnbv's patent.)
Seaman's potent drags, Samuelson's and turnip
cutler& and pulpers, Booby's barley screen, and win-
nowt-4 and blowing machines. Ransom and Sims' oat
and bean mill, and Wood and Cox's oil cake bruiser, by
Mr. Coombs of Crewkerne and an improved sheep
rack for economically feeding sheen with either hay,
corn, chaff, or oil este, and in which there would be
no wrote, This last was exhibited by Mr. ktobt. Dixon,
of Wellington. Semerset.
Althmigh 'Ware was • scarcity of stock,
%he show was altogether • complete success, re.
fleeting credit upon the donors of prises, the
enterprisP4r exhibitors, the indefatigable and kind
honors"! treasurer, and the no lees indefatigable and
peed, critic honorary secretary. The arrangements were
all e:nat could be desired, and we congratulate the society
upon its present healthy condition.
The judges for stock were Mr. Card, Norton Ferris,
Frosts ; Mr. Paul, Ilminster ; Mr. Nichol. I,yrnington,
flanks; Mr. Olding, Amesbury, Wilts; Mr. H. Pocks,
Whitchurch, Dorset; and Mr. V. B. Watts Turn.
worth, Dorset.

Till ANWIJAL_ 0I11141!1.

At the Town1;11-, lii;:in-ileO,Of the Three Chetahs
Hotel, *weed up a dinner of the meet admirable
description, accompanied with wine of an uneseeption•
able vintage. The room was prettily decorated by Mr.
Cox, builder, of Middle-street. Yeovil, the evergreens
being interspersed with rarioue mottoes, each ea " Agri-
cul to re." "Speed the Plough," "Th. honest and
industrious labourer,ke " W. H. P. Clore Langton,Eaq.,
occupied the chair, and Mr. B. Hawkins
officiated as vice-chairman, and there were alio present
Sir A. A. Hood, Bart., M.P., St. Andriec, F. M. Hut-
ment, Eaq., N. Highmore, Eaq., Buckman, &q.,
Rev. Prebendary Brancker, Rev. Metcalf, H. S.
Watts. Esq.' Hon. Sen, B. Newman, Esq., W.
H. Richards, Esq., H. Richman, Esq., R.
Donne, Esq.. Gunge Andrews, Esq., B. Peren,
Seq., sod Mena, Marden, Fearer, Hill, Ryan,
Penny, Brook. (2). Bretton, Rawlenee, Coatee, J.
&gloom, Hawkins, G. Male, E. (Edirne. J. W. Paul,
Whittle, Pitileid, Veyeey, Bond. Gifford, Martin,
Jennings, Tabor, Palmer. Bower. Wake. Cooper, Wyke,
Hawkins (2), Harding, Martin, Bowe Clothier, Damn-
ney, Jame.. Nicholls, Coles, Paul, irasier, Sapper. E.
Saunders, Allen, Bert, Bartlett, Brook, jun., J. Crocker,
Thninsa,"Chant, Truk, Wake, he.
Grac having been said by the Rev. Prebendary
Braneser, and the cloth removed, the Chairman said he
bad great pleasure in commencing the list of treats.
The opening toast of the evening was "the Queen," and
he eras sure that the County of Somerset was always
forward in drinking enemas to the potentate under
whoa. rule. they were living. (Hear, hose.)
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Mule—National Anthem.
The CH A lan II said the next toast was the health of the
"Prince and Primes.. of Wales, and the Royal Family."
The Priem of Wake did all that he could to make
himself popular in the country, and he believed
'shit when he came to the throne he would do his best
for hi. native a-pantry. He also adhered himself to the
sports of the field, and wins following in the steps of his
father by encoureging agriculture, and there was every
reason to believe that he would follow in the steps of
him who bad been taken away from them. Re wished
them every moms. with God's blearing. (Cheers.)
Song, with piano-forte accompaniment, "God bless the
Trince of Wales."
The CHAIRMAN next propreed The Bishop and
Clergy of the Diocese." an all such occasions as those
their prcerenoe was hailed with greet joy, and he warn
sorry to we that there were only three present. The
Biehop was one who was highly respected and beloved ,
amongst them, and wee one who sheep. took care to
make himself aoquainted with his diocese. and the more
he was known the higher he was appreciated. Tbe
clergy, ton, did all in their power to promote the intereata
and well-beiog of their parishioner.; with the toed Ea
should couple the name of the Rev. Prebendary
Brancker.
The Rev. Prebendary BRANOIII, in acknowledging
the compliment, said he we. 'sorry that there were not
aa many of the clergy present as he expected, but he had
endeavoured to gct them to attend, in order to show by
their presence how they sympathised with such gathering..
Their sympathies were also with the Bishop of the
diocese. His (the speaker's) clerical life began at the
time of middle age, and he had lived under two hither...
He took order, under one, and he now lived under
mother. The Chairman had well said, that he took
every opportunity to make himself at home, for he
often met with churchwardens and other officers in
parocl.inl matters, and they showed in response the
good feelint which they entertained towards him. The
Church of England stood in • superior position to any
other creed; they were freeholders, and ocoupied •
position which no others held, and while they held
tympathy with their friends of the soil, they had eym-
pathy in their pockets, and considered It was their
duty to meet on such oecomions as the present. and
rejoice with them who did rejoice, in the belief that
such qualitiee would find their return. There was • few
who did not like to ree the clergy commingling in such
scenes; every perish in the land gave them • man to
assist in the education of the people. At the time he
was ordained he wits struck with the various gradations
before him, at awing mine of the lowest in birth, coin-
poling with those of high descent to move the same
master. Far distant be the day when the face of the
clergy he otherwise thsn welcome in the house where
good Gould be aceomplished. (Cheers.)
Al usio--Selection. .

The CHAIRMAN then proposed "The Army, Navy,
and Volunteers." The volunteers he should espeetally
els= with the Yeomanry, as they were a body of men
ever ready, like the etanding army, to do their date
when their services were required, although be hoped
the day was far distant when it would be requisite for
them to take up arms In defenos of their eountry.
He ehould couple with the toast the names of Mr. Regi-
ment and Mr. Richards. (Cheers.)
The two latter gentlemen briefly responded, after
which _ .

Ensign FRAZIER said that Mr. Hutment had been
ring too slurp, and instead of showing the white
feather he would stud up to speak, although
he was sorry thus were not more present to respond
to the tout. He believed there were many in
the room, hot they bed not the heart to stand
up. He tionehlemd that the formation of ride corps had
created unanimity and good feeling amongat all classes.
and the greateat thing the country required was to unite
all clause together, which the corpa had done. He be-
lieved that all in the room were volunteers—volunteers
to serve their Queen and iountry, and live in unanimity
and good feeling with their neighbours. (Applause.)
Music—" Dritiah Grenadine."
Mr. Dossi said he would propose a toast which, with
Donet men upeeially, would be Kindly received. It
was that of tlie 'Lord-Lieutenant." who was a Dorset
man, and it would he • "ours, of pleasure to him to
know that his hulth had been received. He wee alao•
wagietrate of the wunty. If they went back to the
early life of Lord Portman, they would And that be
then • popular man, and was a popular man now.
(Hear, hear.) He was also one of the members of the
council of the Prince of Wales, end was adviaing him in
a manner which would be useful to him (the Prince)
another day. He had hoped that they would that day
have listened to that gentleman, whom they had beard
speak from time to time, hut was unfortunately absent
In consequence of the melancholy tidings yesterday of
the death of a magistrate, and in consequence of which
the only magietrate present was Mr. Eadrnent
Mr. Hanauer. in responding, sold he was sorry there
were no other magistrates present amonpt them ; but it
wee owing to the death of Mr. Hoskins., of Perrott, or
otherwise they would have been favoured with the pre-
'once of Mr. Yeutter and Mr. Batten. He had only
lived • short time in the neighbourhood; but be boned
whatever might be his short-comings, they would be
lenient with Aim as a young magistrate. It gave him
much pride and pleasure to be present with them, and
aa long as be was spared. he would do all that laid in
power for the welfare of the society. (Loud
applause.)
Mnale—flelesition.

Rev. Prebendary MUNCIE= meld be had the
honour of proposing a toast which, ender the
einmmetances, could not be given by the Chair-
man. It was that of the "Members of the
Western Division." It might have fallen into
abler bands, but not into bands more willing to do it
justice. (Hear, hear.) As members of the district.
they looked to the interest of that district, and he had
always received at the hands of Mr. Gore Langton the
best courtesy. He had known Sir Alexander A. Hood
bet lately, and from him he had received every court/en.
He knew their names would be received with applause.
and he hoped they would prosper. as they WC* gantle-
t/len whose names they would ever honor End respect.
Sir A. A. HOOD said be was sorry that be was unable
to be present last year, but his health prevented him.
The duties of an M.P. were arduous ones, which the
country took no notice of. About twelve months ago
he was sitting all night in a committee room. legulat
log on a subject which necessitated the expenditure of
a million. He felt a pride and pleasure at being
amongst them that erming. and congratulated them
on the show of stock that aay. All who were present
must haver been delighted with the show of ewes
wethers. and Down sheep. He was more accustomed
to Devons, and be had lately been to several agricul
turd shows, and had there seen animals reared (roe
stock which had been bred by him. (Hear, hear.) The
great evil at agricultural shows was the stook were ov&.
fattened, which greatly damaged them. Three year,
ago a physician examined the entrails of a fat bullock,
sheep, and pig, and found the entrails diseased by past.

fattening. and that which wouhl cause disease in fat
stock, must also muse it in others, thereby making
animals weak and debilitated. It waS a grave
subject, and breeders while they showed the good
quality of their stock hid their bad qualities
He was glad to see the improvement which was taking
place in the county by doing away with many hedge..
and ditches. Steam machinery was now much in use,
and labourers were afraid that it would decrease their
labour ; but such would not be thee..., and they bad as
much employment now as they bed years ago. A pertain
parliamentary representative had • few day* ago said
that the labouring classes were in • avorse position than
any others, and if no. it was a libel on the country. He
bad been to Asia, Africa. and other planes, and had never
seen the peasantry so well off anywhere as they were in
England, though not as well as he wished to aim them.
(Applause.) Emigrants were going abroad, and in a few
years there would be a great call for labourers, which
%child be for their Interest if they did not expend their
money in drink. The country had been blessed with •
good harvest. and oonsequently £7.000,000 leas in coal.
and £2,000.000 les, in wheat, tied been expended this
year than last. All who fanned knew that it was not
the produce which caused an outlay, but the ex•
penditare In bringing about the produce, and if •
tenant farmer expended his money, and saw • good
return, be ehould blame any landlord who would take
advantage of such • man. Thom who expended
largely meat expect • loss. Commerce WM increasing,
and notwithstanding the late dearth in cotton, the
return this year had exceeded that of other years
War bad for a long period been raging in America, and
we had been threatened with war in Russia. The
financial interest. of France showed a deficit of
£40,000,000, and he hoped it would cause tho Emperor
to see his melees expenditure. It was not the wish of
the legislature to keep up • large army, and thus
increase taxation, but as long as other nations kept up
an'anny it was our duty to do no, He hoped the arcuiqp
would be reduced, and England be enabled to keep
peace with the nations of the world. (Tremendous
applause.)
Mr. Onalt LANOTON wished to respond as one of the
member( for the Western Division. There were many
donee which be wished to carry out, but he should
fail in this duty were he not to acknowledge the toast.
He should be alwaye able to study not only the interests
of farmers, but the commercial welfare of the county
aa well, and he would do all in his power for the
interests committed to his ears. (Hear, hear.) The
worthy gentleman, amidst loud and continuous cheers,
conaluded by proposing "The health of the Mayor,
Magistrates, and Corporation of Yeovil."
Mr. Huh and Mr. MAADIOI, as member, of the Cor-
poration, responded.
Song—" All's well that ends well."
Mr. HlGH:goal, In complimentary and deserving terms,
proposed "The health of the President," to which that
gentleman briefly reeponded.
The following vices were then awarded :
Cams—Dim...lL—Class I.—For the beet bull, tot
exceeding S years old, to be kept on for the use of
breeders, (being members of the Society,) at 10.. per
cow, • pipes of plate, value £5 Se. given by C. A.
Moody. Es 9., to Mr. William Dommett, Broadwinaor ;
2nd—E2, given by the Society, to Mr. J. A, Smith,
Bradford Fevered. Clam 2.—For the beet 3 dairy cows,
(in calf, and to be kept on for stock) bred by claimant,
•Iliok shall have been regularly milked daring the last
mason, a piece of plate, value £5 se, given by Lord
Poltintore, to Mr. Coles, Stone Farm; 2nd-41, Mr.
Matthew Martin, Medford. Class 3 —For the best pair
of stock heifer. (in mit) bred by the claimant, not ex-
ceeding 3 years old, a piece of plate, value Cl 3s,
riven by W. Pinney, Esq., M.P., to Mr. John Brad-
ford, Look Fann, bbotabory ; 2nd—El, Mr. John A.
Smith. Clue 4.—For the best pair of stook heifers,
(in ealf,) bred by the claimant, not exceeding 2 years
old, a piece of plate. value LI 3., given by J. M.
Quantock, Esq., to Mr. J. A. Smith; 2nd—El, Mr.
Edmund Coles.

H IR/LYORDII. —Clan s.—For the best bull, not ex.
ending 5 years old, lobe kept on for the use of breederv,
(being members of the Sonety,) at 10s. per cow, a piece
of plate, value £5 ss, given by C. A. Moody, Esq., to
Mr. T. Hannan., Horsington ; 2n4-22, given by the
Society, Mr. Caleb Loader. Bockhorn Weston, Win.
canton. Clara G.—For the best 3 dairy cows, (in calf,
and to be kept on for .100 k bred by the claiinant, which
shall have been regularly milked during the last season,
• piece of plate, value £5 fe, given be the late H.
Goodford, Esq., to Mr. James Gifford; 2nd-22. given
by the Society, Mr. W. B. Perron, Compton. Clan 7.
—For the best pair of stock heifers, (in calf,) bred by the
claimant, and not exceeding 3 years old, a pine of
plate. value Li 3s, given by Thomas Monitor, En., to
Messrs. Janice, Mannowder ; 2nd-21, given by the
Society. Mr. James Gifford. Class B.—No eompetition.
' SHORT HORN& —Class 9.—For the best 3 dairy cows
(in calf. and to be kept on for stock) which shall have
been regularly milked during the last senon, • piece of
plate, value £5 Is, given by the tradesmen of 'Yeovil,
to Mr. T. K. Harding, Maiden Bradley.
SHEEP -80VTIR -DOWNS. —USW 10. —For the beat ram
£2 2., given by H. B. Batten. E.q., to J. J. Fargo-
hereon, Esq Langton ; 2nd—Cl, given by the Society,
ditto. Clan; 11.—For the beet 15 stock ewes, sof each
op, 2,1, and 6 teeth, bred by the claimant, a piece of
plate, value £5 5., given by W. Gore Langton. Bag
M.P. to J. J. Farquharson, Esq., 2nd—C2, given by
the Society, no competition. Clan 12.—For the best
pair of ram lambs. (not exceeding 12 months old.) £22.,
to J. J. Farquharson, Esq. Class 13. —For the best
pen of chilver lambs, (not lees than 10,) and not exceed-
ing 12 months old, bred by the claimant, £22., given
by H. Shute, Esq., to J. J. Farquharson, Esq. ; 2nd—
Mr. Robert Brook.

Ittraorio H Alll4lllllll Dower/I.—Clam 14. —For the
best ram, 1.2 2.11, to Mr. Jame. Rawlenos ; 2nd—Mr. C.
Rose, Zeal.. These primes were given by H. Shute, Esq.
Class 18.—For the best pen of chilver lambs, (not less
than 10,)and not exceeding 12 months old, bred by the
claimant, wren by W. Bide, Esq., to Mr. James
Rawlence.

Horn,—Cless 17.—For the best ram, £2 2., let
prise, Mr. William Paull, Piddletown ; 2nd—El la, Mr.
Frederick Bond, White Laekington, near Ihninster.
These priaes were given by George Harbin, Esq. Class
18.—For the beet 15 stock ewes, 5 dead, age, 2,4, and
6 teeth, bred by the claimant, a piece of plate, value
£.5 fie, given by the Right Hon. the Earl of Ilcheater, to
Mr. Alfred John Panel& Eype Farm, Bridport. Class
19.—For the beet pair of ram lambs, not exceeding 12
months old. £2 2., given by Cf. Harbin, Esq., lot prize,
Mr. W. Paull; Mr. Frederick Bond, commended.
Clam 20.—For the best pen of obilver lamb., (not lest
than 10,) and not exceeding 12 months old, bred by the
claimant, £2 2., given by the Society, to Mr.
Alfred John Pitileld ; Mr. W. Brickell, highly com-
mended.

140112118. —Clan 21.—For the best cart stallion for
agricultural purposes, • piece of plate, value £5 Le, given
by the Hon. W. H. B. Portman, H. P., to Mr. James
Shepherd, Stogursey. Clam 21—For the best cart
'Union, not exceeding 3 years old, £2, given by the
Society, or if bred by the claimant, £3, to Mr.
John Bradford. Claim tl. For the best cart
mare and foal under 12 months old, £3 3m. given
by H. D. Seymoor, Fog., IL P., to Mr. Henry
Brown. Medford; Mr. Getup,. Trent, highly com-
mended. Class 21.—For the beat cart molt, (gelding nr
fi11,,) not exceeding 3 years old. LI, given by the
Society, or if bred by Hs* claimant, £3, to Mr. ltlehard
Veyeey. Clasen. —For the best cart colt, (gelding or filly,)
not exceeding two years old, £2. given by the Society,
or if bred by the claimant, £3, to Mr. James Shepherd.
Clam 26.—For the best hackney or banter, (gelding or
mare.) not 'carding 6 yews old, a piece of plate, value
£lO 10s, given by G. D. W. Digby, Esq.' to Mr. Henry
Mayo, Coker, From., rising 5 years. Clam 27. For
the beet hackney mare and foal. (the latter foaled in
1563, and either Ma sire or dem to be thorough-bred.)
given by Sir Henry Aiuslie Hoare. Bart., to Mr.
W. °lappet, mare, 10 year. • W. H. Richards., Seq.
Stapleton, and Mr. William Leese, highly commended.
Pioa--Class 28.—For the beet boar of any b
el 10a, given by the Society, Ist prlaa—Mr. EdrOte:la
Coles, 6 months; 2nd-10a, given by the Society, Mr.
J. A. Smith, 1 year and 11 months. Clam 20.—For the
beet breeding eow, CI 10s, given by the Society,
lit prize, Mr. E. doles, Stone Farm, Yeovil, 2 years
snd 2 months ; 2nd --10 e. given by the Society, Mr. E.
Coles, Stone Farm Yeovil, 14 montlm.
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--iii:r-kiit."=-71.;.-iii:4;r-ii;;;;"4 fat ox, a piece
of plate. vides 25, given Ire W. Neal, Req., to Mr. W.
Coate. Ramo:mon ; 2nd-22, given by the Society, to
Mr. W. Senior, Hinton St. Mary, 4 years and 6 months.
Mass 3L —For the heat fit oow, a piece of plate, value
£5, given by G. Bullock, Esq.' W.
to Mr. W Senior, 4
vests; 2nd—i2, given by the Society, Mr. J. Benja•
field, Gillingham, 4 years. Class M.—For the beet fat
heifer. (with • soaking tooth,) £5, given by Mr. G. J.
V,rtuo, to Mr. Richard Voyary, 3 years and 8 months
014, 2nd-5, given by the Society, no competition.
Class 33.—For the best pen of 10 fat South-down nether
sheep, £2. given by the :Society, to Mr. William Wake,
Chilton Canteloci, Yeovil. 4 teeth • 2nd—el, ditto, no
ss competition. Cla 34. —For the 6.. pen of 10 fathomed
....titer sheep, £2, iris•en by the Society, to Mr. Thomas
H mem, Ilcheste r ; 2nd —EI, ditto, no competition . Class
3.l—For the beat fat pig, 21105., given by the Society,
to Mr. W. Wilkins. Yeovil; 2nd-10s., ditto, Mr. Albert
Brook, Yeovil. Clams 36.—For the best 4 acres of
mangold wartsels, to be grown with any kind of manure,
(stating the quantity,) within ten miles of Yeovil, on
land which has been broken up from permanent pasture
more than 4 nom, • Nees of plate, value Ea 5a., given
by the Society, to Mr. George Moody, Wigborough,
crop, 55 tons, 6 cwt. 2 qrs. 24 lbs. per acre, 4
acres, fold and farm-yard manure. (Preceding crop,
rye, gram, and mos. Clam 37.—N0 competition.
The committee aided by liberal donations from Lady
Georgians Pane. J. J. Farquhareon, Reg, Sir A. A.
Hood-, Bart.. Id P., and William Hawker Haw, Esq.,
have been enabled to award the following rewards for
industry and faithful service :—Claas 1. To the labourer
in husbandry, who shall have brought up the greatest
number of legitimate children to at least maven years of
age, a Booisty's omit and buttons, and Al, awarded to
I avid Brake, in the employ of Mr. W. B. Palmer,
Hinton. To the labourer in husbandry, who shall have
brought up the next greatest number, a Society's coat
and buttons, awarded to Joseph Langdon, in the employ
of Mr. James Patten, Chnielborough.
Class 2.—To the labourer In husbandry, who shall
have continued in the service or employ of • member of
the Society, or his or her family. cr worked on the same
farm the greatest number of years, • Society's coat and
buttons, and Cl, awarded to Robert Elliott, in the
employ of Mr. A. J. Pitield, Bridport. To the
Labourer in husbandry, who shall have so served the
next greatest number of years. El, awarded to Charles
Salisbury, in the employ of Messrs. F. k R. Hawkins,
Preston.

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CLASS 3.—To two women, (labourers in husbandry)
undersimilar oonditions,r2and fl. —V2 awarded to Ann
Cox, in Disemploy of Mr. James Vinoent, Clifton May-
bank ; El awarded to Ann King, in the employ of Yaws.
F. k R. Hawkins.
Cuss 4.—No oompstition.
CLASS B.—To two brim, labourers in husbandry,
(under 18 years of age,) under similar 000ditions,
awarded to William Dibble, in the employ of Hr.
Marlin Harding, Odcombe ; 1. to George Gillard in
the employ of Hr. T. Pring.
CLASS 6.—To the man servant (domestic) or work-
man in manufacture or trede, who shall have continued
,n the service or employ of a member of the Society,
the greatest number of years, L 2, awarded to Robert
seed, in the employ of Hewn. Whitby, Brothers,
yeoviL —To the man servant (domestic) or workman in
manufacture or trade, who shall have so served the
lest greatest number of years. El, awarded to W.
groccolield, in the employ of 0.0. Andrews, Esq.,
ainspion.
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CLAN 7.—To too women servants, under
poadimosee, £2, awarded to Nati klenieou, in the

the employ of Mr. Edward Taylor, Junr.—For. the next
greatest umber of yc.rs, El, awarded to Mary
Midway, in the employ of Mr. Corficld, YeoviL
CLana B.—To the carter who shall have continued
In the service or employ of • member of the Society, or
his or her family, or worked on the same farm in that
*sparsity the greatest number of years, • Society's coat
and buttons and El, awarded to Deere Loveless, in the
employ of Mr. A. J. Pitfield, Bridport.—To the carter,
who shall have so served the next greatest number of
years, el, awarded to Charles Marsh, in the employ of
Mr. W. Staoey, Trout
Circa 9. No competition.
CLASS 10.--To the shepherd, who shall In the lad
season. have bred and reared to the 3rd of April last,
from a flock of not less than 100 Down ewes, belonging
to • member of the Society, the greatest number of
sound and healthy lambs, in proportion to the number
of ewes put with the ram, El 10s, John Chedzoy, in
the employ of H. O. Andrews, Esq.—To the shepherd,
who shall have bred and reared the next greatest
number from horned ewes, under similar conditions,
£1 10., Eli Delimit*, in the employ of Mr. John Naish,
CoousbeLlarm, Crewkerne. .

The CHAIRMAN itomplimented the successful candi-
dates, sod drank their health*, wishing prosperity to
the honest and industrious labourer. It was • good
thing to see those who did their duty to their masters
and to their country rewarded, and it gave him great
pleasure to sward the prises, and drink their health'.
(Hear, hear.)
Song.—" God bleu the English Peasantry," by Mr.
Stokes.

The CHAIRMAN proposed the health a the Vice-
Chairman, and thanked him for the able manner in
which he had supported him that evening.
Mr. HAWKING responded.
The CHAIRMAH then proposed "Prosperity to the
Yeovil Agricultural Society," coupling with the toast
the name of their him. secretary, Mr. Watts. (Loud
and. oontintied cheers.)

Mr. Wart's, who was enthusiastically cheered, said
he had so often had ocasion to respond to the toast
that he could lewdly find fresh words with which to
convey to them his thanks for the hearty reception the/
bad given to the toast, and the kind manner in which
his health had been drank. He should, however, have
been very much surprised if the toast—" Success to the
Society "--had been otherwise received, as it formed the
principal interest of their meeting that evening. The
society had been established 30 years. and under it,
auspices between £5,000 and moo° had been expended for
the advancement of agriculture, and the encouragement
of farm servants and labourers in the proper discharge of
their respective duties, during which period, through
the exertions of such societies as theirs, agriculture had
progressed in a wonderful manner. Look at the im-
provement in the preparation and cultivation of the soil.
In the deep draining, in the breeds of sheep, and at the
heavier corn and root crops. He said that they knew far
better than he did, who was not at all acquainted with
the practice of agrieulture, the great progress it had
lately made. Such societies as theirs being of benefit to
the landlord, tenant, and labourer, deserved support. He
hoped that the agriculture of this country would prosper,
and that it would ever Who it was then, at the head of
the agriculture of the world; for if in his opinion there
was one interest or power to which more than another,
the influence of the country was to be attributed, it was
to agriculture, the basis of their national wealth. With
regard to their show, though not so large ea usual, in con-
sequence of several animals having been prevented
coming by the rough weather of yesterday, it had
equalled if not surpassed former shows in the quality of
the dock exhibited. He said that their financial posi-
tion was a good one. having • balance in hand of upwards
of £lOO, which fact he hoped would not deter sub-
scribers from still coming forward to enable the cous
mittee to extend the sphere of their operations.
Mr. RICHARDS proreed the" Patrons of the Society
and donors of prises.
Mr. G. ANIMISM' then proposed the " Filmes and
Managing Committee," which was duly received.
The bealths of the" Umpires" were then proposed by
Mr. Pediment with three times three.

Mr. NICHOLLR returned thanks, and congratulated
the Society on the quality of the stock which had been
exhibited. He had seen larger numbers, but they were
not in so prime a condition as at that day's show. The
umpires, in coming to their decisions, had not looked
right or left, but had granted the preference to the stock
which they considered most deserving of a prise, and if
they had erred, it was not from want of thought, but in
lack of knowledge. They had made one mistake in the
morning by placing a card on the wrong beset, but the
mistake was remedied afterwards, and he merely spoke
or it then, as some perhaps might thing that they did
wrong. He bad had experience with regard to breed-
ing animals, as the hon. baronet hod mentioned, when
he said they were over-fattened. He liked to see them
In an ordinary state as fatting them up, and letting
them go beet maat necessarily engender disease, and he
considered that the remarks made by the hon. baronet
were not out of place. He hoped they (the umpires)
had given satisfaction. (Applause.)
Mr. °LOIN° and Mr. WALL also returned thanks.

The 6-11-Alltil -p-ro-g;c4;d—t-13;;;-fiii-occ-iTs1J-and
Unsuccessful Candidates, and Agricultural and Tenant
Farmers."

Mr. James TRAIL, in responding to the latter toast,
said it was a very important one, and if it was not for
tenant farmers agricultural societies would come to the
Found. &grim'Mural statistics went most minutely
into NIII numher of stock, hens,eggs, &a.; but what they
badly wanted was an average of corn crops, as it would
interest, the money market, and he did not think
that farmers were no stubborn but they would give them.
(Hear, hear.)
The CH AIRMAN then proposed the" Manufacture and
Trade of Yeovil." to which Mr. Hill responded.
"The Professions of Yeovil" were then proposed by
the CHAIRMAN, followed by the toast of the "ladies,"
the last of which was received with warm applause.
The CHAIRMAN then vacated his sitat,and the principal
portion of the company left.
Mr. Lowing ably presided at the piano, accompanied
by several glee singers. &c, who at intervals during
the evening enlivened the company with several merry
airs. Kr. G. Stokes ably officiated as toastmaster.