The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1866-11-20 00:00:00

BLANDFORD FARMERS' CLUB.

The annual dinner of the ftlantiford F.rmers' Club
took place on W. dneaday lot at the Crowa Hotel, and
wes attcnded by about fifty of the leading agriculturists
of the distriet and tradewen of the town. enter( whom
we noticed Mr. V. B. Watt.. J. klitehel, H ttrj monde,
W. Flower, G. Lock, H. Darden, H. Lock, G. Ranting,
C. Renville, W. E. Grove, IT. Riehards, R. Lewis,
Forester, Scutt, J. Roper, G. Keynes, J. Keynes, G.
Hill, R. Fookes, R. Doniincy, Johnson, Joeeph
Williams, H. Frampton. S. Davis. .1. Godwin, James
Ford. Cable, 8. Oakley, IL B. Smith, Chanter',
Harebell, H. Blindlord, Joyee, Jones Domoney,
K-ynes. jun., ke. ite. Tee chair vs. ably fillet by
Ile.. IT. rook+, and the vice-ehair by Mr. John Ford.
t first claw dinner was wilted up by Hint H.
Seer., whose watering on this, as well as on former tow+
•ions, was worthy of the Melted commendation. No ex hi.
hition of stock took place, but prime were awarded fi+
the twat toot crop grows in lb. dietriet For the first
clays, on farms above 300 agree, there wan no crompeti.
lion ; bat for thee' grown on terms under 300 owes there
were fourentriee, and the jadeite —(Messrs. J. Mitchel
aud J. Riper.). +warded the first prise of seven +eye.
reign. to Mr. O. Hill, of Torrent Moron, and the
second, aye sovereigns, to Mr. R. Ford. of Kevnstone.
Another pleasing feature in the meeting was the pre-
sentation of a testimonial to Mr. Jame. Domoney,
oroompanied by a puree of sovereigns, as • mark of the
etteetit in which he was held by the club, and as an
acknowledgment of the valuable torsi++ he had ren-
dered ae their weietary. The company had alio the
gratification of listening to genie excellent singing and
music by Mews. Joyce, 'ADM. J. Bkivington and W,
'4lcivincton. jun., as vocalists, and !lessee. C. Byers and
W. Blovingten, sea., as instromentalista, and a more
pleasant and harmonious meeting has never been
enjoyed by the members of the club. At the concha-
Won of the rep's'
The CILLIRMATI rose and exprestod the pleasure he
felt in meeting so many friends around the festive board.
He hoped thy would shiny themselves, for they had
not met to make long apeoehes, but for eenvivicilty.
He then gave "Th. health of the Queen," which was
heeetily responded to.
The health of "The Prince and Princeton of Wiles.
and the royal family" followed. the CHAIRMAN expressing
• hope that the time wastrel far distant, when kis woulit
pay a visit to this county. A rumour to that effect had
been abroad, and he was sure that in no part of England
would the Prinee receive a more hearty whom' than
awong them—(loud cheers). With regard to the
Princess, all he could say about her was that the same
cordial welcome would be given I. her as her husband,
and indeed he thought that when they saw her, all the
young men would fall in love with ber—(laughter and
cheers)._
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The CHAIRMAN said that to the next Walt he had to
propose he hoped he should get some gentleman to
respond. It was one he gave with the greatest
pleasure, and he was sure the company would heartily
rittponti to it. In giving "The Army and Navy, the
Yeomanry and Volunteers," he regretted to the first.
named he saw no one to respond. They all knew how
greatly they were i-debted to the army and navy for
the protection of their country and their liberties, end
what a high state of efficiency those two forces had
been brought —(eheers). With regard to the newly.
raised twee, the ride volunteer., he must say that at
first he looked upon it with some degree of jealnuay.
He was afraid that it would to some extent supplant
their old and tried fore*, the Yeomanry Cavalry, and
that some degree of antagonism would arise between
the two bodies. He was most happy to say that his
fears had not been realised, for shoes two forces had
had gone on most harmoniously togothet, and he felt
quite certain that to Ulnae two fore-s the defence of the
country could be paddy committed. He would call upon
his old friend Sergeant Hill to respond for the Yeomanry
—(lmid cheers). It was many years ego since they first
met together. He had put down Yr. Frank Johns'
name to respond for the volunteers, and he was rawer-
ingly sorry to say that other engagements prevented
him from being present. He was not aware who among
the company were volunteer*, but he hoped that if any
were present they would tvapond—(eheers).
Me.ars. W. Locos and H. Skivintton than sang a duet.
—"The Soldier and the Sailor," and were loudly
applauded.
Sergeant Hitt, of the Q.0.11.Y.C., in • few well.
sheen remarks, responded for the Yeomanry, and
expressed his satisfaction that that force was still held
in estimation be the people of this country.
Pri•ate HARTLIM of the Bth Dorset corps. reenonded
for the Volunteers, and said he was proud to 'airtime.
lotto he was one. He was sure the remarks if the
chairman, a man of noble mind, were worthy of con-
sideration. No doubt his opinions and views as to the
ritle volunteer force, when it was first formed, were
shared in by many other.. and it was therefore • source
of much satiafection to him and his brother volunteers
to find that gentleman now acknowledge his fears to
have been groundless. A better illustration of the good
feeling which existed between the two volunteer forces
could not be given than was mien lately on the Down at
the late prise shooting. He trusted that the same good
feeling would always mist and he believed both forees
—ld do their best if called upon, to maintain the
honour preserve the peace of their country—
(oboe's).
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The ..it toast given "The Biahop and Clergy of
the finesse. and Ministers 0150rinnousinatinns." The
CHAIRMAN expressed his regret thas not one of that
body was present to respond to the tn.. Fin whined
the Bishop to be a most esoellent man, tem) -inner. in 1
all that he did, and that the el•-rgy of his diocese ...in
actuated by the beet motives end did their Auty.
Several of the senior portion of the company calling
out for Mr. C. HMMt.t.g to respond. that gentleman said
If by the toast were meant thoes who faithfully preached
the gospel of Jesus Christ, he had great pleasure In
responding on their behelf—(loud shams).
The Cnniamsu said the next toast on the list he 11...
with groat pleasure. It wee" Tbe Lord-Lieutenant
and Magistrates of the omanty"—(abears). With regard
to the Lord•Lientsnant, it needed no words from him
to exalt his praise. Not only in that county, and
England, but throughout the world, the name of Lord
Shaftesbury was justly held dear as the champion of
truth, religion, and liberty—(cheen)—and as to the
maaiatracy, they had in thateounty some moot einellent
woo, who he believed to the best of their ability did
their duty—(iowl eheers).
"I heard sweet music stealing" was then beautifully
sung by Master M. Skivington, who was loudly cheered
and sneered. .

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The Cmatitmae then gave " The three repreeeotetieee
of the 000nty— Mr. Start, Mr. Portmen,end Mr. Floyer."
Three laater men. he believel, could not he found, and

he for one hoped they would long continue to occupy
that parities. Personally be was under great obligations
to two of them, Mr. Portman sod Mr. Start, and also
to their old friend Mr Badelyffe, for the excellent and
abundant supply of game they bed enjoyed that day-
(cheers). The toast was very cordially received.
The CIIAIRIIAN mid his next duty, and it wee a pleas-
ing one, was to undo a reeled packet which bad been
ennfided to him, sod which contained the award of the
judges of root mope. He regretted to say that the
offered for root m over
mops to' farms of or 300 acres
hod not called forth any competition. Whether this
arose from them gentlemen owning large farms
being so well off as not to want any money be could not
say-Daughter) Mr. Fookes then reed the awards of
the judges :-" For the beet root crop crown on a hum
' of less than 31)0 sere* - Ist prise, £7, Mr. G. Hill, far-
rant Hintoo ; 2nd. ES, Mr. H. Ford, Keyneston."-
Stoned. J. Mitchell, J. Roper-(cheere). Mr. Hill and
Mr. Ford having received their prises,
The Cameo:AN proposed "The Somessfsl Cendidste.,"
and expressed his gratificatioe that his old friend, Mr.
Hill, parried off the first prise. With regard to Mr.
Ford, the Chairman said that it was all the more cow
mendable on his pert, se he lived in a portal the county
where the land was poor.
Mr. G. Him returned thanks, and said that is
addition to the prim, he had got another good thing -a
firat-rate crop of roots-(langliter). He had • word to
say to his friends, the manure merchants, and that was
that though superphoephate was very good for manuring
he preferred guano-(laughter). Mr. Hill then referred
to a crop of roots growing on Mr. Farquharson's land,
and said that crop was the beat, both as to sine and
amnion. be had ever men in hie life.
Mr. H. FORD also responded, and contrasted the
language used by Mr. Bright, when speaking of the
limiter& of England, with his own experience. He
said he believed that the landlord equally with the
tenant was {domed when those who rented ender them
got prime.
Mr. Jung then favoured the company by singing
"Stay with me, my darling, stay," and weal lathe-
slastionlly cheered end snowed.
The Cottager said his next duty was n very pleasing
one. It was to present in the mune of the members of
the club, • to:tin:lonia to their late ..oretary, Mr.
James Domoney-(obeere). He could &more Mr.
Doesoom that both withstanding be was shoot to leave
Blandford, he would ever be held in esteem by the
-*"thers of that la"s-, ••••• ie. .hcon on
had ever shown on its be au. With the testimonial
he (the chairman) had also to present hint with a perm
of sovereigns, which some of the members of the club
had subscribed as a substantial proof of their good•will
towards him. (Mr. Demmer, on going forw.rd to re-
mit. the testimonial, was loudly cheered,] The Chair-
man, addrersing him, said he mould have wished the
Purse had been heavier, bat it wan, be was sure, given
by thine who subscribed, with their belt wishes for his
welfare. He then reed no testimonial which wee
neatly written on parchment :-" This teetimeniai, to-
gether with • purse of sovereigns, was presented to Mr.
James Domoney by some of the memoere of the Bland.
ford Farmers' Clob, for his very valuable services
rendered whilst being their seerstitry.-Heory lookers,
chairman. November 14, 1866."
Mr. James Slivmgtox then sang "The Man-of-
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war," which was well tee iced and enoormL
In acknowledging the presentation, Mr. JANIS
Holloway said be mould hardly end words to express
his feelings, and it made it the more • matter of regret
to leave Bthadford in parting with so many kind friends.
oho thus gave expression of their good will towards
him. lie hoped that the duties of secretary would fall
as lightly on his sueeessor as they had through the
kindness of Kr. Tooke. and the members of the club,
fallen on himself. From them he had always received
at* greatest kindness. He was not quite sure but that
he might reside within such • distance of EUandford as
to be able to attend their 1 dinner, and he could
assure them nothing oould give him greater pleasure
than to some among such good friends from time to
time—fehoersh He again most heartily thanked them
(or their kindness and wished them and the club every
anceoes.—(eheers).
"The healths of the judges of root crops—Mr.
Mitchell sad Mr. Moose—wait then proposed by Mr.
Tom.

Ur. O. HILL very cordially essonded the proposition,
and humorously remarked that hi wandered they
Win e two of the bast fellows in the world —(langhter).

Solo on the some by Mr. Skivington, with pianotorta
nooonsponisonot by Yr. C. Byers.

Mr. J. Ifrrenetz, alio responded for the judges,
.oelie very highly of thii eondiuon of the swops to which
they had awarJed prism The crops of the other corn-
petters were also very good, but with Mr. Hill's, to
whore they had awarded the first prism, not it Week
fault could be toned. He bad a few rainerke to make
with respect to another entrioet, end se the 'seamen
who repreweeted the nahlie press bed bad hut little to
report, be thought be might ea well give them a little
work—(lsal/bier). Their fernier elob bad boot este&
lished iteveatorn years, and diarists tliat long period but
few ehltzeti taken plasm in the temanoy of the farina
of the They had gone on very omndoetalgy
with *sir landlords, loot what he porttewhartY whited

to cell their attention to wee this, that the only taunts
who had reeeived notice to quit their farms were
members of • farmers' club. There was thee old
friend, Mr. G. Harding—a better or more upright man
did not live—then there 1.1114 Mr. Joseph Williams, sad
two respectable farmers resi lug at Stuttishory, had
reeelved an intimation that they must either snbusit to
• much higher rental or give up their tenancy. He
concluded from this that the landed gentry bore no
great favour to farmers' clubs. He hoped they
would understood; he did not say it wan so, but he
thought it w".. so. There were soma landlords who
were very elfisf, but when they came to the old
aria...ens y if the county, he tli•mght they would find
they bed the interest of the farmers—the tenauta—et
heart. Threw.., perhaps, ons thing they were rather
particular shout—the preservation of game—(langhtee
and cheers) -hut in everything else they found them
e'er re.,di to give them the beet of advice and assist.
ance. He had spoken openly •nd fearlessly his views.
It was only on suels oecasions they ha I the opportunity
to do so. H. might be mistaken. lie did nut say he
was right, but he thought he was—feheer4
The CHAIRMAN, in giving "The health of the Mayor
and slorporati.n of Illandford," expressed his regret that
his worship was not able to attend through • prior
engagement. lie was sure that they would all agree
with him that to the Corporation of Blandford they
were all greatly indebted. In no town in the county
was there ci good acaommod•tion for • corn market
as at Blandforri, and ther had also • most suitable place
in the fair Acid to show their atook—(elmers).

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Mr. H. Duativr, on behalf of the Mayor and Corpo-
ration, returned thanks. After expressing regret that
no mout members of the Corporetion was present, he
sugxested that the secretary of the club should by letter
inform the members and tradesmen when the annual
dinner was to bake plane. [The CHAIRMAN said it was
advertieed in the local p•pers.] He (Mr. Darden)
returoed the agriculturiste present his own thanks, and
more e.peol .lly those gentlemen who continued to semi
;temple sack,. He believed that by so doing they had
indtmed some muck ttletalent from • distanes to attend,
and thus their prttduee had called forth greater (town,
tition. At the request of the corporation he had the
pleuure of announcing that • cup, of the value of £4,
would be offered by the Mayor sod Corporation of Wand.
ford for the best pen of teethe, sheep, or for any other
Meta which the committee of the club might determine
—(lond cheers). Before be sat down be would propose
the health of a genthtmen who had on all occasions
shown himulf the friend of Blandford. Whose putout**
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thereon chairman he was seta warn moat gladly acknow-
ledged, and of whom he scold not speak in term• too
high. He gave "The health of Mr. H. Fookes"—(loud
and long continued sheeting).
The CHAIRMAN, whose using was the signal for a
further manifestation of welcome, said he teturned hie
sincere thanks to Mr. Durdon for the very kind way he
bad proposed his health, and equally so to the company
for the way they hail received it. He then alluded to
the remark made by Mr. Darden as to sending wimple
make, and said he had and would still eiontinue to urge
noon his friends to send umple sucks. He eonsiderwi
the Mayor and Corporation had taken • very liberal view
as ngsrded their club, in offering a cop for competition
next year. He trusted that then they would be able to
have • show. Probably they could have had one thin
year, se he saw that cattle shows were going to be hrld
In various port, of the country. Hut the committee
thought that under all eireumetances it would he better
not to hold a show this year. His old friend, Mr.
Mitchell, had made some few remarks with which he
mould not agree. He did not believe that the ch.nge of
tenancy wu at all lobe attributed to any adverse feeling
on the part of landlords to ferment' clubs, for the late
Mr. Wort and also Mr. Gerard Start, Mr. Portman and
Mr. Farquharson, were all -uSactibere to their club, and
It was not at all reasonable to suppose that those gentle-
men would support • club which they were adverse to.
With regard to the two gentlemen at Spetlilury who
I had received entire from their landlord, all he could ell
was that he never had much of •n opinion of Mr. 1/rax.
However, he would again say that he believed it was not
through belonging to • formers' club that a change of
I tenancy took piece. Mr. Mitchell. like • man, had ex-
pressed his opinions freely and reservedly, and though
be was rather sorry that be had adverted to the subject
of tenancy, yet he at the same time honoured him for
rpraking his mind. though he might be wrong in his
' opinion. The Chairman then alluded to some remarks
made by Mr. Ainsworth on Mr. Bone's lecture on Agri-
cultural Statistic*, and amidst the laughter of the corn-
pony said that if any one wanted to know any other
person'• business, let them go to Mr. Ainsworth. He
believed he was one of the most inqnieitive men in
England, and had often told him so—(laughter). The
Chairman concluded by proposing "The health, of the
Donors to the Club, Lord Portman, Mr. W. Portman,
Mr. Farquharson, Mr. Stert, and Mr. Badclyffe."
This tneat hawing been duly honour'. "The
unsucees.ful eanditates—Mr. Joseph Williams and
Mr. H. Symond."—was proposed by the CHAIRM tit.
Mr. WILLIAM., in respoodiog, said that though he
bad been unsusweasful this veer, he did not dispair. He
bail, he believed, won the prises offered by the club on
former oroasione, sad he hoped to do so again.
Mr. H. fiemotrne said be was perbctly satisfied with
the decision of the judges. He was not ashamed of the
crop he showed. Alluding to Mr. Mitchell'. obeer•
Rations as to tenancy, be (Mr. Symonds) said that when
in the company of soy of the old ariatocracy of the
county, who understood the manlier' and customs of
the people and entered generously into their views and
feeling., he did not keep anything back, but when in
the presence of other people he elegy. kept his month
shut—(lond laughter and ehren).
usater W. !Airington then etre "Come home,
father, eenie home" with brilliant effect, and was again
bonocieed with se

Mr WALT,* FLOWER, 44 VISIIOO Farm. said he bad
permission from the chair to prop.. • toast. It was
that of a body of gentlemen who attended ti.eir market
very regularly. and to whom they were often ntiebted
for SOlllO eat:salient advice. He believed Blandord
market was attended by an respectable a body of gentle-
men, as manure merchant., sa any market In the
kingdom. He regretted that their old fti•ed, Mr.
Spooner, was not present, but they were favoured with
the company of other gentlemen representing highly
reapeetable firms.
Mr. JOHNSON rol9ollded to the toast, and congratu-
lated the fanners preornt on the improvement which
had taken place in prices for stock and corn. He
trusted it would enable them to give larger orders for
ut•sure.

Mr. Sarre of Bore, deo responded to the toast.
The ensilages said that for the toast b. was about
to propose he mast ask them to prepare • hamper. Hs
had re%) pleasure in prtposing the health M his old
friend Mr. John Ford, his suserseor, as ebeirman of the
slob, eho, during his year of race, had given him every
support. He traded that during his ehairmanehip the
club, shish had passed through • rather cloudy year,
solid greatly prorper. . . .

Mr. FoaD, who was very warmly cheered, after thank-
ing the company for their kind wishes, said he was
thankful to say he was greatly improved, and probably
nothing had tended snore to it than the improvement
which had taken plus in sericulture! pis-theca.. They
would bear in mind that twelve stoning ago they told
their wheat “18a. per qr., but now they were getting
whet we may call fair market pricea Last year thee
were looking forward with mach stoziety and feu on
account of the settle plague, which bad been so
destruetive in some count's., but which, through the
mercy of God, they had escaped. They had also been
favoured with excellent htwveat weather, whilst in the
north and • large part of Wiltal-ire, great qeantities of
grain had been completely spoiled. He easidered that
all these favourable circumstances ought to All their
hearts with g.istitude and praise to God. He hoped that
those who had hitherto stood aloof from taking any cart
against that unfair tax, the malt-tax. would. now that
they bad no market for their blackened barley, join
with them in seeking relief from that tes—(bear, hear,
and cheers).
Song by Mr. Lance—" Just as well"
The CeAnums said be bad *rest pleasure in propos-
Int an the neat tout the health of • gentleman, who
was the beet friend he ever had. One who when be was
• young man, just entering on the active duties of life,
gave him most excellent advice. He alluded to the
old Squire of Langton—{loud and long continued cheer-
ing. He (Mr. Fookes) was exceedingly pleased to nee
him the previous Monday on the down at the meet, and
also the following day in Illandford, and be trusted that
so long as their noble friend weld make life comfortable
and pleasant. God would mercifully spare him to them.
With the toast he would also *maple the name of Mrs.
Parquhareon—Houd cheers).
Mr. G. HitA, as tenut of the "Squire," returned
thanks, and In one short but pithy sentence which spoke
volumes. characterised the squires's "kited parent and
sincere friend."
"The Matters of Foxboueds—Mr. Portman. Lord
Pottiest:we, Mr. Radcliffe, end Sir B. Glyn•—was then
gives by Ur. R. BUIONDRI who remarked that they
could nettled admit that as to sport this meaty was au
weII provided for an any in England, for whereas at en.
time o..sy one put. seas herd in the neighbourhood,
they had now four excellent packs.
The Csetneies said he wished the gentlemen present
had been at the great hound show at York, where speci-
mens from 27 parka were exhibited. He had the oppor.
Unity of hearing the opinion of several distinguished
winters if hound., and they all agreed that thou shown
by Lord Poillintore were equal to any, both In style and
usdition, and that it was very ereditable to so young a
toaster to show such eseellent specimens. A report bad
lithely been circulated to the effect that it was his lord-
ship's intention to give up keeping bounds. Ile (Mr.
F okee) eineerely trusted that rumour was not eorreet,
end that the day was far distant when they would be
deprived of the *earliest sport which his lordship
afforded them—(cheers).
" Prosperity to the Teen and Trade of Blandford"
was propose' by Mr. J. Mitchell. In their prosperity
the tea lumen of Blartd(ord participated. He trusted
that the trade of the tows would. incresse--(ebeen).

Song by Ifr. J. Skieington—" Dreaming of Angels."
& Dente, who responded for the tradesmen of
the town, said that it was impossible for them to pros-
per without each other, and though they were In a great
measure dependent on those who reeMed In the Pip
inediate neighbourhood for the largest amount of
support, vet the fast that good orders were received
from parties living many miles off proved that the
tradesmen of the town supplied ertielea of Sent clans
quality, and pre the MI value for money received
inhanv4
"The health' of Ifr. IL Ryer, sad his lady" were thee
proposed by the CHAIRMAN and acknowledged by Kr.
R. Bram
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Mr. G. FiA1U)1110 then proposed "The health of their
worthy Host and linetees,"and remarked that as it might
be the last time be should have the opportunity of pro.
peeing the tout as • member of the club, be gave it
with a great deal of pleature. He then spoke very
highly of the general management of the Crown HoteL
and especially of Mr. and Mrs. Byers. Alluding to the
meekel portion of the entertainment, Mr. Herding said
that few towns possemed such muneal attraction as
Blindfold, slid he considered that Mr. Byers deserved
their warmest thanks for engaging such first-class
gingers that eveuing—(cheers).
Mr. STIRS said be little expected to be again 1.0 IWO
called upon to respond. It gave him peat satiefaetios
to dad that his efforts to please were so highly appre-
ciated, and with reaped to the music and singing be
weld aware them that be bed only to ask his f rim& to
be present., to pin • ready rasposas,
Sang by Mr. W. lauice—" Paddy's liabo.“

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Tb• (Isamu* Una pos the Isola of Mn.
• lady whose Madam. sad liberality many had ex-
misused, sail ea• at whom be bad obeli said. sad
isgssesil it, limb d ooald ao6 psalms • better.

Mr. KRTrill acknowledged the toast, and said that be
had been a tenant uoder that lady for thirty years, and
he hop d always to rent andar either her or goon of her
fendle. . .

" The heelth of Mr. C. Myers," as the newly elected
secretary, bevies been given and ressoodeg to.
Mr. Litwin. of Ash, propmted "The health. of the
Mille:, end Msßaters present," Dowding with the toast
the Rains of Me. R. Toolces- (?I,vs"s).

In acknowledgine the toast, Mr. Fooxics onneratalsted
those present on the prices they now obtained, mid ex•
pressed • hope they would continue. rem.rking that i 1
they w, rem dote ned hit thou/lit thy 0.34 rest within-4.
lie must rathet fiol !wilt •ith • remark Wads by the
clutirinno, who aid. " Do for goodness make try and send
sample ricks into the nisr•••t, on as to ebtdu higher
prices," [The CHAIRMAN : "I did not say higher prices,
hot Vt. ter com net Rion.'i Well, that is about the
You wish to have grever competition to get higher
pricea. He did not think it would sneerer to press that
subject too much lest they might lose some of their
present supporters. Mr. Fookes concluded by proposing
"Th health of Mr. J. C. Sl•nsel."
The remaining toasts were 'The health. of those gee•
tlemen who bad assisted him, and especially Mr. Joyce,"
proposed by the chairman.
Mr. V. It. WArre, who, in responding. said he nester
should forget the kindness he had met with whilst con-
nected with Blandford friends. • Period of 27 years, sod
who smoke highly of the kindness of his landlord in
offering to furnish him with • fium, should she ons be
woe about to take not suit him. "Our nest inf rry
meriting" woe the concluding tosst of one of the most
plessott convivial meetings of the Blandford Farmers'
Club.