The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1868-11-24 00:00:00

BL&NDFORD FARMSItir CLUB.

The annual exhibition and dinner in eonnection with
this club took place en Winineaday, and was pronounced
to be in every respect one of the most successful
meetines which Ass ever been held under the auspices
of the club. the show took plain in the Crown Meadow,
which Mr. flyers had kindly plead at the disposal of
(be *lab for the ocuesioo. The meadow is situated in
Lord Princesses park, and 4 n plan, of ground very
admire` ly 'cited for the purposes of such an exhibition.
In most classes the entries for the show were numerous,
and to at chi ootopeiiiion was very keen, the judges
having a very difficult task to decide between the
respective merits of the different animals exhibited.
The weetber was unusually favourable for a November
day, and upon all bands the society were congratulated
upon the great seocess of their owe ing. Toe judges
were—Mr. Forreskr, of Brvenstone ; Sr. hymn. Cole.
near Bruton; Mr. V. B. Wake. Melsonthe Horsey.
Their •wards were cc foUow.:— _ . _

Oast man or gelding, 9 entries, first, £2,1 Mr. H. Ford,
011..1re ; second, Al, Mr. J. Friend. Gumage. Cart man or
Folding, bred by Um exhibitor, 9 entries, find, £2, Mr. 11.
Foote., Whitechorch ; eecond, LI, Mr. G. Keynes. Hackney
gelding, or alley, under four years, 6 entries. first, £2, Ur.
Fookes. Whitechurch ; second. Five.. by M. R. Kyers, LI, Mr.
H. Roper, C:enstone Cob under fourteen, 7 marlin, prieegirea
by Mr. O. Keynes. first, LI. Mr. G. Keynes,==toery.
Cartmare end frel,2 entries, 144.13,Hr. T. n ;
Aro raid, LI, Mr J. Friend, Om Mn
ega, six.tooth Down ewes
In lamb. 9 entries, first, given by the mayor and corporation 01
Blandford, Mr. R. Roper, Clenstooe ; second, LI, Mr. H. Ford.
G.N.P. Psi, Dons rem lamb,.? entries, Arm, given by the
rs.rporation of Blassiford. £2, Mr. R. Lamle. Ash ; mooed, At,
Mr. R. Rogers, Chettle. Six Down ewe lambee, • entrie.., first,
£2. Mr. it. Roper, Clenst n ; wood, £l. Hr. 7oln. lIP6H"
bury. Dedry eow, It souls., 144. LI, Mr. C. Flower, France
From; awes& LI, Mr, W. Werren, fitourpaine. Hcifer,under
three years old, in calf or in milk. Mr. H. Pouts.; second, £2,
Mn. rood. nms•Cn. Heifer under two years old, 9 entries,
first, LI, Mr. Bartlett, Dursredon ; mooed, LI, Mr. H. Fookee.
Fair of working oxen. 2 entries ,first, L 2, Ur. C. Floor; second,
Mr. IL Ford, Comma Pair dicers. under Ulm years old, 6
entries, firn, LI, Mr. J. Coates, Hauunoon ; wood, ZI, Mr.
0. Flower, France Perm. Breeding sow, having had one or
more litters, 6 entries, ink £2. Mr. H. Senior; Wend. LI.
Mr. O. Keynes. Boar, entrier.firet, £2, Mr. ; woad.
LI, Mr. J. Raelins, Spettiebary, Sack red whose, grown by
exhibitor, 6 entries prim Flew by Mown. 0. and T. Rabin,
millers, Poole, LI, Mr. John Ford. Seek oats, Frown hy
exhibitor, 2 enteritis, prise given by Ur. E. Park, Blandford, 11,
Mr. 8. Dwris, Biandford. Serb berley, Frown by exhibitor, I
entrien, first, Owenby Mr. Minh, Blandford, LI, Mr. Itswihm
second, 10s, given by Mr. Short, Blendford, Mr. 0. Keynes.

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The dinner took plum at the Crown hotel at four
o'clock, and was very Ltirly attended considering the
elections were pending. Toe room was eery tastefully
dcoorated with mottoes. suriounded with holly leaves
and berries, which reflected greet credit on the detigner.
Mr. Skinner. The mottos, were "Queen and constitu-
tion," "Seeress to Agrieulture."" Prosperity to Blend'
ford Farmer's Club," "God speed the Plough," the
latter portion being an ezoellent water-oolour of that
most esefol implement ; and "Health to the horn and
Hoof." The chair wee taken by Mr. C. Flower, of
France farm, the president of the Mob, end the ;ice-
'hair by Mr. R. Forester, the president elect for the
ensuing year. Among the eceopeey present we notieed
the Mayor, (Spence Abbott. Esq.), the Bee. J. R.
Quirk, G. W. Daniell. Fog., M.D., Masers. H. Ft:whys,
Allen, It Fowler J. Keynes J. Mitchell. C. Henville,
H. Ford, It. Lewis, Coates. J. Rawlins, T. Fry, J.
Soper, J. Salvor, S. Davis, R. Dominey, H. Sandell,
Barrett, S. Oakley, if, Blandfold. J. Senior, W.
Bartlett, B. Lock, Scutt, & Keynes, Jour., J. B. Green,
J. Marsh, no., ke.

The dinner was most exeellent, and as soon as the
desert was placed on the tables, the Ca•litmaN rose
ad said that he did not intend, as that was wore of a
social and convivial gathering than one for long speeches
to detain the coon:any bet would at once proceed with
the toasts. He then
The
as the toast always first on
the list, the health of Tbe Queen." long might she
live, long might she reign, and ever loin the best also-
tins of her people In no county, he might truly
say, was the toast more cordially received than in the
minty of Dorset—lapplansel.
The National Anthem was than sung, the solos by
Mr. Jot. Bkivington, lir. C. Eyers presiding at the
pianoforte.
"The health' of the Primo and Princess of Wales"
followed. the Caaranan expreiaing a hope that the
princess's health, which wa• not so well as could be
, wished, might be improved by the tour she was about
to make—(load cheers).
In proposing the "health of the Bishop and Clergy of
: the Diocese," the CHAIM/A said he was happy to fay
that the Bishop and Clergy were on that occasion
' represented by a gentleman who was no spectre in any
shape or form—(an/liter). Whatever might be said
with regard to the disestabliebment of the Irish church,
be (the Chairman) did not think that was exactly the
plat* to electing it. It was, however, a question which
be did not thoroughly understand, and perhaps Mr.
Quirk might be disposed to enlighten them • little on
the sobjeot—Oaughter and hear, hear). He gave them
his own violws at ono., he was for Church and State,
believing that the severance of the two would be pre-
judicial to the welfare of the country, and it was with
very great pleasure he proposed the health of the
Bishop and Clergy, coupled with the name of the Rev.
J. R. Quirk.
Mr. QUIRK, who was received with loud cheering. said
he sincerely thanked the Chairman for the kind way he
hail proposed his health, and humorously alluded to his
own physical appearance as • prod that the onion of
Church and State was advantageous. If the tim• ever
came (and be heartily prayed It never would) for the
Church of England to be severed from the State. tioy
would have to dieestablish him from Blandford—
(laughter). He thanked them very sincerely for the
kind way they had received the biabop's health, for
indeed be had much need of their sympathy at the
Present time, having, in • distant part of the diocese,
when oonducting the service, read the wrong Leeson, and
it even seemed as if his brain was giving way. As many
were aware be (Kr. Quirk) did not agree with the
bishop on several matters,but of this he was sore that •
more oonsoientious, bard.working, and kind man there
was not in the Church of England. He had known him
for some years, and when they were both at Oxford, Dr.
Hamilton was known as a leading evangelical clergyman.
He did not know whether it was coming into this
neighbourhood made him (the Bishop) so high a church-
man,but he sincerely regretted it. These were the days
when the Church of England was being put on its trial,
and whatever might be the result of the election, he
trusted that no person holding infidel opinions like Kr.
Bradlaugh would be returned—(oheers).
, Tan CHAIRMAN then proposed " Tbe Army and Navy,
Yemmory Cavalry, and Volunteers," and in doing so,
said that it required very few words from him to
express the high opinion in which the army of this
country were deservedly held by the nation at large
He quite agreed with the excellent remarks of Mr.
Start at Shaftesbury the other day, when speaking of
the necessity of keeping up the army in its present state
of elßaMney, namely, that to suppress the army or in
any way to impede its usefulness would be very foolish
indeed—(lond itheers) With regard to the yeomanry
and the volunteers be (the Chairman) was persuaded
they were very useful forays, sad though be regretted
that no ono was present to respond for either the army
or navy, be was glad to eso a gentleman present to
respond for the yeomanry naval Mr. Williamson
Daniell—and if there were any volunteers present, as
he believed there were, he hoped they would also
respond.
Mr. W. DANIZLL, in reply, said he felt himself
highly honoured in being called upoo to acknowledge
the toast, and remedied that his family was • rather
military one. His grandfather was taken prisoner by
the French, and be bad now four brothers serving their
Queen and country is the army, and believing that the
best way he could show his interest in the welfare of
his country, was to belong to some volunteer force, he
he had joined the yeomanry, and was proud in having
the honour to belong to it —(applause )
Sergeant Gans of the Bth Dorset, was called upon to
reply for the volunteers, but declined in favour of Kr.
Quirk, as the honorary cduipleAn.
In responding, that gentleman said that he did so
with great pleasure, as he looked upon the volunteer
tome as one of the best fa the kingdom, and one deserv-
ing every support. Their motto was "Defence not
degauss," and it was a noble motto. Mr. Quirk con-
cluded by referring to the pleasure he experienced at
the carom
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The CILIUM LW then gave "The Lord Lieutenant
and Magistrates of the County," which wag enthasiasti•
cony received.
'Me next toast wee "The Mayor and Corporation of
Bleadtord,* in proposing which the Cantering alluded
to the election of Mr. Spume Abbott, a• Mayor, as an
infusion of new blood, and spoke very highly of the
Corporation's kindness in making such excellent preci-
sion for the holding of markets, As., and exprewei his
gratification that so young • man had the honour of
being elected u their chief—(luid cheers and musical
honours).
The MATO. responded, and after thanking the chair-
man and company for the kind way the toast had been
proposed and received, said in the moors of agriculture
the town of 131andford was greatly intereated, inas-
uc the farmers of the neighbourhood the
ea
of the corporation to meet the wishes of the fanners,
and when it was mentioned that if the wool was
tmdeh "
was kept up. On all occasions it was the desire
admitted free of toll it would be advantazeous, the
rorporetion gladly acquiesced. He trusted that the same
sedum as had attended their show would be enjoyed
with respect to the cattle market. After StAting that
be was the third of the name of Abbott who had been
elected mayor, Mr. Abbott again said he considered it
• great honour, and he trusted to fulfil the office with
satisfaction to his townsmen.
Mr. C. HZIEVILLI also briefly responded to the
to ist.
they
an feel e a
Mr. R. Flown., in proposing "The hoot', of the
I chairman, expressed his eatufaction at the great pro-
greesh:upedsuwtreti otothathtideug ru
slob
im
umni a
thy blude late
must years mod, and he
programiing_
(haar,
hear). He
very
great honour in being so well imploded oft this and on
many previous oecasions by the town of Elleuttlford—
(hear, bear)—and Mr. Flower must feel especially
honoured on this occasion by having present the bead
if the church in Blandford—thear hear, and applause).
He hoped the church would feel' that it required the
support of the laity ; he believed she would he obliged
to feel it, and that, in Cot, she began to feel it ; but
, be hoped she would always And that the laity would
I support her, and that the church and constitution
would last as long as their sunstitassiss Issied—Osear.

Year). Ile ailed atisetion to the Chamber of Altised-
lure and urged that if that Chamber was to do the
goo" which it was calculated to do, the members mast
do something sore than give their names and their
subscription. ; they most give their personal aid and
amiitence—(bear, bear).
The Cnelasfair, iii .e,pondng to the Wadi, urged
the benefit which would be derived from an asmession
to their numbers ; and this was espessally the ease this
year, for be beard that many gentlemen who were pot
nieinters of the club bad b.en able to grow *weeds, and
turnips, whereas he knew that many of the members
had not been able to do sa. It would. therefore, be •
great advantage if gentlemen who had this year been so
suceerfpl with those crops, would join th• club and
give the other membeis the benefit of their esp-rience.
Mr. C. J. Weis, the socretary, then resit Shallot of
numessful cum; at tom, and the prima were awarded to
them by the Cheirmeo.
The Ullslllian proposed "The health of the success-
ful competitors," coupled with the name of Mr. Henry
Fookes--(, beer:).
Mr. HOIST FOOilta, in responding to the toast, said
he must say that their show that day, for • small one,
had been rentals', a very great aseems. He bed no•
Imaitation to 'eying that it was the best show they had
seer bad since Ds had hail anything to do with it.
Their classes were very well represented in evarything.
and the judges must have had some little difficulty in
awarding the prises, much more so Mae they would
have had in many larger shows, begrime where they
clamed all breeds together it was really a diffimlt teak
for the j Ages to please everybody with their decislooe
He had no doubt those gentleness sated to the best of
their ability, and gave tie prises whore they thought
they were moat deserved—(bmer, hear). They must
congratulate themselves, too, on tilts very line day whit*
they had bad for their show—(heor. hear)—and son.
coloring the very great agitation which was (dog on
this week all over the country be must say that the
attendance there that evening was sztraordinarilly good
—(mar, hear). It had given him very great plassue to
see his young friend, Mr. Robert Roper, each • sumeas.,-
ful oompetitor shtwing what 000ld be done by eroricgr..
He knew that Mr. Roper's late tether was for many.
years very auocessful, and he was very glad to ray that •
the sheep be showed were from his (Mr. rookies's),
flock, crossed by Mr. Rawlence's—(hear, hear). Before
he sat down, he had great pleasure in propene;
health of the Jo 'gee," and be mild not help saying
that be did not know three more straightforward,
honest meo—(alieent).
Mr. Fuzes:mut (the vicrehairman) responded on
behalf of himself and brother judges, sod mid be could
moors 'hem them that their difficulties that day bad
been of no ordinary kind. They all expressed a wish
that more prises bad bees offered In the different glasses
—(bear,bear)—in which etas their trouble would have
bees very little indeed. They bad very good animal'
setualtted to them, and they had to give else prime not
to the best animas sash Mow hatto the beet of the
ebole—(bear. bear). He always west in himself for
breed, amid his colleagues that day seemed to isoncar
with Mat —(bear, beer). He hoped the imbibition
would at kestrel, the judges oredit for bevies acted to
the beet of their ability and judgment.
Mr. J. llitronsu. proposed " Prosperity to the town
anti trade of Blandford," coupled with the name of Mr.
Durden, who briefiy rseponded, thanking the agrieul-
turista for the support +Lida they gave to the tows and
trade. and said he would take that opportunity of men-
tioning that various parties had suggested that meat
beneet would arias from the me of bushel samples
initead of sacks, bemuse gentlemen had now to send in
a home endears merely for the purpose of bilasieg in a
sample mot.
Mr. Haney now thought the soggesties was very
good, and if instead of a bushel it were reduced to a
peck or half a peak, thee the advsntege would be still
greater, because gentlemen *mid bring the samples
with them in their dog-tort& He hoped, however,,
that gentlemen would not object to pay the 64. for
pitching the small sample the same as they now paid.
for the Jack —(hear, hear). He concluded by proposing
"The health of Messrs. Ford," which was responded to
by Mr. assay Foto.
Mr. R. Lewis proposed "The health of the Artificial
Manure Manufacturers.' which was responded to by
Mr. Heger BLAND/LIPID and Mr. SCUTT.
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Mr. HURT Poona next proposed " The health of
Mr. and Mrs. Myers," and in doing so be sold that be
was sues they would all agree with him that the thanks
of Um club, and of all who had el tended the show, were
due to Mr. Myers for his kindness in having granted the
nee of the Crown Meadow—(elteers). They all knew by
emporiums that Mr. Myers MIS always ready to do•
whatever ho could to serve the sgricalturists—(heer.
bimr)--and he (Mr. Footers) believed they in their tern.
did all they could to support him. Although Mr.
Footsie said be had been engaged se • judge all over the
eountry, including ton years with the Royal, he must
my that if they had bunted ell owe: England, he did not
think they *Quid have found a better place for • small
show than the Crown Meadow.
Mr. Brash briefly acknowledged the compliment,.
saying it afforded bun very great pleasure to be stile to
do soytbing in his power to serve hie friends and to
promote the welfare of the town— (hear, hear, and
applause).
+dowered other waroplintentary toast. followed, and the
remainder of the evening was spent in a very agreeable
manner. A small musical party was In etteadastoe,
under the direction of Mr. Myers, and their efforts'
tended to very the promedinp, and appeared to add
very muds to the enjoyment of the company. Mr.
Myers, jun., ably presided at the pianoforte.