The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-10-12 00:00:00

IMPORTANT SALE AT BOUTHOVER

FARM.

The sale of the farming stock of Mr. W. Hull, of
Bouthover Farm, near P'uddietown, the well known
breeder of horn flocks. attacked a large number of
buyers on Tuesday last. 'The sheep consisted of 154
six-tooth ewes, 160 four -to‘ths, 208 two-tooths, 300
chliver lambi, and 80 weather lambs, and, besides this
very superior flock, there were also sold 42 excellent
Devon dairy cows. Most of the visitors were conveyed
from Dorchester to Bouthover in a commodious brake
from the King's Amu Hotel.
Previous to the sale on excellent luncheon took Ville inthe barn, which had been nicely decorated by
and the Misses Hull and Mr. James Young, of Puddle-
town. The tables also bore some handsome flowering
plants, kindly lent by Mr. Crane. Mr. FrostiEd
of the King's Arms Hotel, Dorchester, ma
pro-
prietor which was served in his usually exam t
style.
Mr. W. K Brymer, MP., occupied the chair.
Among the gentlemen present during the day
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--
Wavßov Canon Kash (vkar of Tolpuddle), Mr. W. Hull
ems Varmk_ Mr. Gongs (Winona"), Mr. Homer
halonlocta Kr. T. User. Mr. F. Roam, Kr. T. A.
#uol die). Mr. 11. rooks' (Whitechurch), Mr.
Crane over Illr. Henry Duke (Woodsfordi. Mr.
North Corns A Mr. Parry . (Corns Abbas), Kr.
Almr
Wady (Burton), Kr. (Pueklishinton?hiltr. L WHIRS
(Blnititam's Keloombek .W. Jackson roop Farm),
Mr. joesph Hull (Stinsford). Mr. Rdward Boonton (West
%Meilen). Mr. Henry Mayo (Ooker's Froorne), Mr. Charles
Mayo (Poddlebintoo), Mr. Hull, sec.. Kr. Luca,
LPorudas Mill), Kr. C. Beak (Wareham), Mr. Senses
tenuunk Mr. J. Speaks (Winford Eagle), Mr.
wild= (Wadden), Kr. H. Gale (Buekland Riper.),
Mr. Dampney
_Glelplasbk Mr. Henry Spices (Ali-
puddle), Mr. Henry Bennett (Wareham), Mr. H.
Harland (Woeget) Mr. .1. Elpkor (Tincleton). Mr.
John a Paul (Moreton), Mr. Smith (Whiteclyffe
Farm, Seranagek Mr. Henry Taylor (Loud'e Kills, Dor-
chester), Mr. Drake (Milborne St. Andre.), Mr. G.
Cracker, jun. (Dorchester), Mr. Wilson (Moreton), Mr.
Hansford (Poorstoc),l, Mr S. Tucker, Mr. T. Dowden
iCtr.oke Farm), Mr. Frank PopeATollerk Mr. T. Canaan
hasilborne), Mr. Sheppard (Whttonnbe), Mr. Roper
Peekborl). Mr. Henry Rose, Mr. Rose tAturminster
. Fowler (Ifilborne), Mr. Armitage (Puddletrenthide
Kr.,
. Creed (Puddletrecithidek Mr. Kingsbury Whop-
borne), Mr. T. Bening (Roger's-hill), Mr. Duninan
(yroetown), Kr. W. Mayo, jun. (Friar Waddon), Kr.
3.1.1.7
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(Broadway). Kr. Groves (I(Uborne) Kr.
rk, Jun. oytown), Mr. Pearce (Doirchester),vMe.
Genus Bexhill (lkiantepuddle), Mr. Vile B. aka
(lLekonthe Horsey), Mr. Ransom Martin (Fordingtont
Mr. Hatching. (Cl-ft.), Mr. Harding, Mr. Spanks, Mr. G.
A. Baser, and other gentlemen.
The toast of 'the Queen" and that of the' Prince and
Princees of wales" haying been duly honoured.
The egkianAM gave that of the " Blshm and Merry of
the Dimon," coupled the name of the Rev. CALOcI2 Nue,
whomn the course of his reply expressed the hope that a
better time was coming for the agriculturists, and that
nothing would arise to cause no estrangement of feeling
between the owners and the occupiers of the eon. (Ap-
pian/1o)
At the invitation of Mr. Hutt., the health of his worthy
landlord, Mr. Beyond. .1111 drunk with much warmth.
The CHAIRMAN said he should follow the example of the
host because business was business, wet or flue. As for
his being landlord, he and Mr. Hull were tenant-farmers
together. (Luighter.) He (Kr. /trymer) knew little
about the matter, but Mr. Hall knew much, and few bad
done more than the latter for the improvement of stock.
(fleer. hear.) Mr. Brymer mentionea he had lately been
Is, Lincolnshire, when he was invited to propose at a
luncheon. " Simons to Agricultural." He afterwards bid
lore rant, but we. dal to lay he did not get it (Leath-
WO But he would not mak,. a long speech, however
much he should bane liked to , nter upon • few p ditical
topics. If• boned the affection which Mal sprung up
between landlords, tenant', and leteureru. would be
fostered, and that class pr judices a oil le abolished, all
trying to do their best for ouch other. Let oil hold to-
gether, or agriculture, he was afraid, wool i tou no Longor
the attraction it was at present. (APPlaolat)
Mr. Hi-u. proposed.. The health of Mr. Cunt," and
that gentheman in reply alluded to the stock to be offered
that day as of the soundest character. He had, he said,
nom seen the slightest symptom of unsoundness. He
then proposed "nre health of Mr. Hulk" expressing a
hops he would have • good sale that day. (Cheers,)
_ Mr. Hutt having made • suitable re
Tbe Chumutui proposed "The heairnor.Mr. Knew."
Mr. Hull was simply retiring from Southover beanies be
bad other land in hand; It was no case of failure of any
sern_aad he should only like to have in hand the balance
of /dr. Hull (Laughter.) He hoped the gentlemen
present would at the sale bid fast and freely. (Churn.)
Mr. Enos., In response, said be was very proud of the
'the stock to be offered. For the 30 year.
Its had berm In prattles he had never offered
of stock; Kr. Hull always used good judg-
rer reared cash in the purchase of animals,
then proceeded with.
Dorset horn ewes in lot of MO each were
4 the pricey obtsioed being CB% Ws, 06e. and B). per head for the respective loth the
I about Ms. Next came the 1
's lots Of 10 MON all bang widi "r4"c4h laerelted. sad
60b were dee, ans. 6135. 61106L3
44•01 b. sad wi,
The two-tooth ikon ewes
figures at which
A. 66e. 60a. 61s. 741, 64e, Eittlailerel94.. atllaid
1 enrage Wag about ah 64. Lot wash..4.g

sr dais
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wo, (our, and six.tooths, usaking as taw hest The De"et
horn mr lambs ittoded from lot 27 to No. 41, both
inclusive. ;he lots Legating of 20 lambs each and the
Twice* at which the respective lota were dblPoeed
06 W
40., 41s, 411, 40e, 395, 774 38% 38% 36% 331- Totals
Sheep. £1,536: latube, zsa. The horn wethrr iambs-70
-lota 43 and 43, were next put up, but bought in at 35s
per heatL
The Devon dairy cow. offered by Mr. F. Mawr fetched
the following prlose:-Lot 1. "13'11;11bird." £l6; lot 2,
"Glory,' XII 51; lot 3, "Queen. £l4 15.; lot 6.
" Fan," £9O (bought by Mr. Henry ylayo); lot 6,
" Medea?: £l6 5. (ditto): lot 7, "Lacy 17:.0 lot 8.
" Dairy Maid.- .419; lot 9, "Lop," £l9 lie (Mr. Speak.):
lot 10, "Daisy, £l9 51 (Mr. Harding): lot 11," Hand-
some." £9O 5. (ditto); tot ltt„ "C,011y," £l7 104 (ditto); lot
13. "Trout' £l7 54 (lIIr. D mdent: lot 14, "Chance,'
£175. (111 r. Bprake); lot 15, "Stamp. £l7. (Kr. SPruht/a
lot 16. "Lofty," £1915. (Iffe Do?rden); lot 17, " Lucky,
£l4 (Mr. Joins. Hull); lot 18, 'Fairmaidi" 415 10.; lot
P. "Primrose," £l3 5.; lot 20 "Orange 415: lot, 21,
' £l6 15r VI, Henry 31.111,2/ ; lot 94, "Splendid,"
£175. (Mr. Hato logs): lot 23, " Young Alice," 1:10 (Mr.
Joseph Hall); lot 21. "Squire," £l2 (Mr. Bansom Martin);
lot 25, "Brown." £1054 (Kr. Sprake); lot 26, " Fillpail,"
£18; lot 37, "Ford." £ll' .
VI Broad," 419 (Kr. T.
Dowden); lot 29. "Smut," £l3 175 (Mr. Hutchings) • lot
30, "Lori.," £ll 15.; lot 31. •L. 1y."417 15. (Mr. Swaim) ;
lot 32, "Gay. £l6 0.;1.4 34. " Ruddy." £l4; lot 36,
" Profit," 414 ; lot 36 'Flower," £l3: lot 37. "Top.
knot," £l5 (Mr. 31140414 Hull); lot as "Our Ile." Lll 154
(Kr. James Hull); lot 39, Crimson." £l9 (Mr. Henry
Mayo): lot 40, "Yellow 13st," ill ; lot 42, "Fancy,"
£l3 54. The in-calf heifers were next I.rought Into the
ring and sold am follow :-Lots 48 and 49, £34 per pair
((r. Henry ham); lota 50 and 51, CV 10. per pair (Mr.
H. Rose); lots 53 and 53, .1129 10. per pair: lota 51 and 55.
AIM per pair ; lots 56 and S. £3OlO. per pair ; lota 58 and
.C 25 10.: and lota 5) and 61. £29 per pair (Kr. 0.
Greyest Three bulls were sold at Cll 5% 412 ISt and £l2
to 111 r. Roes. Ltarreners made £33 per Pair (Kr. Bennett).
£26. £23 10% £9l. 410, ic. Cart horses 70p., 54ea. gnu.
Ac. Mr. Bryrear. M.P., was one of the parchasers. Ona
horse, not sold, was subsequent?, purcheasd by Mr. G.
Manor by private contract for £lOO.
The sale was most etiocereful. and Mr. Beecw. who was
assisted by Mr. F. Manor, may be congratulated on the
result.
At the close of the sale tea was served at the farmhouse
by Mra and the Mimes Hull.