The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-08-04 00:00:00

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DORCH&ITER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Th exhibition of stock in connection with this .
aocietc.___,Wapleos on Wedgesday last, in the fair field;
and, the entries were not perhaps so numerous
as on siTio7rormar occasions, the quality of the stock was
unIX e, and presented *mtg. proof of the judg-
meatcritlillabistoth bree&rs sod fieckmacters of the county.
A. ....neat prize sheet was haled, the amount of awards
=dope upon .Cl5O. The society , however, mainly
goes its operations to the rewarding of skilful,
industrious, and constant labourers in every description
of arricultural work; the chief portion of the prizes for
pecir being premiums offered by noblemen and gentlemen
of the county, the donors names including the Hon.
W. H. B. Portman, M.P., Mr. H. Gerard Sturt, 111I'.. Mr.
J. Moyer, M.P., the Mayor of Dorchester (Mr. G. J. G.
GnegoryX Dr. Bisset Hawkins, the Earl of Ikheater, the
Teed Rivers, the Lord Dishy, the Hish Sheriff of Deceit
(Mr. J. W. T. Fyler), Mr. G. I). Wingfield Dishy, Mr.
IL N. If iddkton, Mr. W. K Itrymer, X P., Mr. H.
Williams, Mr. H. Eliot, and Mr. Chapman Saunders.
During the many years the society has been established it
has been nistaincel in a highly flourishing condition, and
the committee have laudably distributed its benefits
year after year uninfluenced any other motives than
the encouragement of the skilful and honest labourers of
the district. The society fully merits the support it
receives, and we trust that for very many years to clime
the esteemed lion. secretary, Mr. G.. 1. Andrews, will have
the satisfaction of hating so satisfactory a schedule of
prizes as that for the present year.
The fair-field was, as usual, the scene of the chow, and
the various animals exhibited were scanned and admired
by a number of connoiseurs In the cattle
chases, Mr. J. A. Smith, of Bradford Peverell, was, as
for many years Past, • largo exhibitor, and of course the
stock of this noted breeder, which curies of( the chief
honours at the great shows of the country, was highly
successful here. Indeed, Mr. Smith took all the prizes
save that for beet htdl of any age or breed, the premium
for which was awarded to Mr. Davy, of Horn Park.
Beaminster, for" Chevalier," &splendid animal which ha,
gained honours at all the Dorset shows. and Yet further
afield. So experienced a bull is this, that hi* keeper was
baud remonstrating with him for being, skittilh when
the green ticket was tied on his tail - Bide e still :
thee'st been about longenough to know better than that.
_minst this animal two Shorthorns were shown, o
X ne by
r. S. Bennett, of Wareham, named '' Bravado" 2 years
old, a splendid beast, which won high commendation
from the judges. This is the first time the bull ha* been
shown, and it was only a fortnight ago that his exhibition
was decided upon. The other bull was shown by Mr. N.
Roper.
In the sheep classes there was not any large amount
of competition, the fact being that when one or two of
the principal breeders of the district are judged to he
Intending exhibitors other flockemeters do not think it
worth while to bring their these into Dorchester with a
Wrong chance of being beaten; and, much as we may like
to see a full show. bow can we question their Judgment 1
• In the dune* for Horns the main of the prizes fell to Mr.
A. J. Pitfield, of Eype, whine Rork has • wide celebrity,
and an old reputation. Our neighbour. Mr. H. Mayo, of
Coker's Prone, who in former years km been a highly
successful exhibitor. Deems now to he content with his
laurels, and we have not the gratification of seeing his
handsome and well-matched sheep bed& other high.
class animals. The only exhibitor sharing honours with
Mr. Pitfield was Mr. W. 11. Hull, of Deuce, riot our Piddle.
town fiockmaster had the satisfaction of tithing the prize
for best KW stock ewes.
In the Down dames the chief competition lay between
Mr. Chapman Saunders and Mr. G. W. Homer, and the
prow list indicates the opinions of the judges as to their
respective merits. For South Downs there was • lack of
competition, owing to the absence of the stock entered by
Mr. H. &mites, in consequence of the lamented death of
his brother, Mr. W. Fookes, of Launceston : but the
animals shown by Mr. G. W. Homer moeivedtheemphatic
approval of the judges by their awards of several prizes.
Lord Riverse prize for 100 Down stock ewes was easily
won by Mr. K Baunton, of West Knighton, and his pen
of sheep were regarded by the hest judges and the visitors
las of superlative excellence. Mr. Bannton's
was also the winner of the prize for lamb rearing.
warn a good show of pigs, and capital competition.
The trios of breeding sows, having with them from 25 to
30Rueng ones in each pen, attracted • good deal of notice.
horses were more numerous than at any former
show, indicating that the breeding of these animals is
more general than years ago, and no doubt it is attributable
to the high peons of horses which, some say, make horse
breeding more profitable than hornet stock.
The judges were-for cattle and horses, Mr. J. Ford, of
Rushten, Mr..l.Coate, of liammoon. and Mr.W. Farthing,
of Bridgwater: for sheep, Mr. E. Cave, of Alner, Mr.
Culverwell, of North Petherton, and Mr. G. Tett, of
Cbeeilborne.
The annual meeting was held at half-past three, the
Hen. W. H. B. Portman, M.P., u
in the chair, when, on
H the proposition of Mr. J. G. ose, seconded by Mr.
Hll3lll' N•VO. Mr. W. M. Bryiner, M.P. for Dorchester,
was unanimously elected President for the ensuing year.
The committee were chosen, and the other business
transacted.
The dinner took place at the Antelope Hotel, under
Use presidency of the Hon. W. 11. B. Portman, M.P.. Mr.
G. J. Andrews, hon. see, of the society, filling the vice
chair. There were also present :- Mr. J G. Homer, Mr.
R. Damen, Mr. J. F. Hedges, .1.P.. Mr. J. Galpisa. ii'.,the Mayor of Dorcheiter (Mr. G. J. (5. Gregory), Mr. T.
H. Saunders, Mr. R. ( lenge, Mr. W. Paull, Mr. G. W.
Homer, Mr. Jos. Homer, Mr. Chapman Saunders, Mr. T.
R. Charles, Mr. J. Harding, Mr. J. W. James, Mr. E.
Baunton, Mr. T. Enaor, Mr. G. Elmer, Mr. T. Walden,
Mr. H. Taylor, Mr. C. Keats, Mr. J. Homer, Mr. T.
Chick. Mr. T. A. Homer. Mr. H. Mayo, Mr. W. S. liull,
Mr. H. W. Hawkins, Mr. F. Pope, Mr. Geo. Symonds,
Me. Edwin Pope, Mr. Caines. Mr. Patten, Mr. &Wilson,
Mr. Cave, Mr. G. Tett (Chesilborne), Mr. Culverwell, Mr.
It. Bennett (Warehani), Mr. T. Gale. Mr. S. Symms, Mr.
T. Cox, Mr. N. Roper, Mr. (lenient Datai. Mr. J Hussey,
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Mr. Levi Groves, Mr. Ilkley, Mr. L Mr. C. Mayo,
Mr. J. Mayo, Mr. Pearce, Mr. T. Cox, unr., Mr. Vine
(Longbredy), Mr. Burbidge,
There was no clergyman present; the Hon. See. men-
tioned in the course of the proceedingn that the Rev. K
W. Pears, Rector of St. Peter's, Dorchester, would have
been present, but he hail been railed to London.
The dinner was served 1 hi Boer, and the tables were
elegantly adorned with vases of flowers and ornamental
Flanta. The several courses of an excellent repast were
followed by dessert.
Grace was said by the Chairman.
The successful labourers in the various competitions of
the year were provided with a substantial dinner in
another apartment, and now entered the dining-room to
receive their prizes from the President.
The Hon. Sec. (Mr. (5..1. Andrews) read the following
list of awards to the Labourers, and on receiving their
prizes they were warmly applauded by the company.
Lae:wags& -Gies labourer with melee number of
chndren and with 'cut proportion of parochial relief. William
nary ,in the sen lee of Mr. W. Homer, of Athelhamplon,
, no relief, xi. laboarer for longed service,
Thomas Way, in the service of Mr. 'Moment Chick, Stratton, Se
years and t mouths. A 2. labourer, not exceeding 50 rears of
age, for longest service, Dowse Odom, in the service oi Mr. V.
n. Watts, Meloonthe Honey, HI years, tt. labourer not
asoeeding SI years of age for longest service, Henry Churchill,
in the denial of Mr. John Cilia. Compton Valence, IS yesrs
and 10 months. Ci Man servant for lonerea envies!, Michael
Marsk, In tbe service of Mr. J. W. Jams, Mappowder, 20 years
and 4 months, L 2. Man servant not exceeding 30 yaw of age
for longest service, Alfred Lake in the iverviee of Messrs.
Taylor, Fordington, 13 year. and 6 months, et. Woman
servant for longest service, Laden Cocky, In the service of
the Ilev. E. W. Pears, Dorchester, 14 yean and 4 months., Et
Woman servant, not exceeding 30 years of age, for longest
sank*, Elizabeth Screen, In the service of Mr. John Gilpin,
Dorchester, 9 nen and 7 months, At Woman who has
wracked greatest number of years from age of la ci seme farm
or with Dame employer, If married Isis brought op children
respectably. and learbeen always ready to go to work. Isabella
Connery, In the service of Mr. W. Parmiter, Wentzell Court.,
II years, 6 children, no relict, Et Woman not exceeding 60
Lean of age, ditto, Elliabeth Pullman, In the genies of Mr Q.
LEDs Piddle, 30 ymrs and I weeks, 0 children, living,
re "east ,_ll-
Laze gamines -Down lock, not lees Man 300, Robert
▪ In the service of Mr. Edward Reunion. West Knighton,
nand 439 he from 403 mew, 2 ewes lust, AS. Horn flock
not Ism tbaa SOO, Jon Bennett, In the service of Mr W 8
Ilea Drum, reared ER lambs from 704 owes, with 7 ewe lola,
At Horn flock, not less than 300, Edward Samwars, In the
melee of Mr. A. J. Pitgel, gyps, reseed 666 lambs from ISO
aces, I ewes lost, g 2
Teareause. -tabourer who has lone the thatching on a
gum or In one employ for the Marta period, £2, George
lareambe, in the service of Mr. W. Mayo, Ertar Wadden.
The I 'FRIONA, proposed a! the first toast the "Health of
oar Sovereign the queen, and remarked that though
unfortnnstely Her Majesty was not able to appear as
much in public sow as she used to do, yet when she "MS
able to do so it was evident from the respect and affection
with which she Is received that she poems.* the same
held on the hearts of this nation as she always has done -
GU toast was drunk with three times three. The lahouren
.hriAlison supplied with • glass of strong beer to drink the

The ramungur. addressing the labourers, congratnlated
emu on the =mem they had met with in the competi•
tit= for the various prism given by the society, for long
and faithful service or skill in the various hranchee of
apiculture) in which they are employed. To the old men
I; would be superfluous ter him to offer any advice ; he
only hoped they would go en prospering and be successful.
To the young men he would say a few words. When they
ileand a master they liked and as occupation that suited
thew, let them think twice before they were in a hurry to
leave it; and if they thought they had aay reason to coin-
lain--4 they thought their services were rot appreciated
as they might to be, let them in the first pines go to their
muter ; deal let any third party come between them and
him—(alomm). Let them go and say what they had to
may to him, and endeavour to persuade him to take the
mame view of the matter as they did ; led he advised above
ell things that they should go to their master first, and
met let any third person interfere with their arrangements
—Omar, hear). ft was intmosible for a man to serve two
masters. There were many instance' in the last year or
Iwo in which old and faithful servants who had no wish
I. leave their sttuationa end whom their wasters did not
wort to lose, who had lost their places because they had
tried to serve two *tasters. Instead of being contort with
the one they had beer with for many years—(a=lmm).
In conclusion be proem.= the health of the labourers,
wishing them good lick tad prosperity—(the toast was
cordially drunk by the company, after which the labour=

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getiroli.
in Owing the "Health of the Primes wed Prince.s of
ami the rest of the Royal Family " the reentries
reniarked en the thoroughly English characteeihics of the
Trtnee and his readiness to mix with his future wrtuseta
sore than owe Dorset had had the honour of • visit from
His Royal !Hahne's. The Princes. of Wales we. every-
thing that ie charming I. a woman. and the Duchess of
Edinburgh e bedy with a goo/ head on her shoulders and
wound common sense in it ; she wag well able to hold her
was a valuable addition to the Royal circle—
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The CIIIIIIIIIII gave "The Army and Nom Militia.
Yeomanry. and Volusteers. What the Army had had to
do in the led Ii months showed we had as good men end
ies talented officers sa in the put. In proof of this he
referred to the Aehantee War, and highly complimented
Sir Garnet Welsher. For the navy he thought we were as
uoll off for ironclad' and for men aa say two countries in
she world. He was afraid the recruiting eyehole of the
Army had not been a signal sue."... Probably the labour
market being disturbed had affected It but he thought
the short service system had been unesaisfactory. A mau
Wks enttatesi generally preferred to nerve along time, did
get • geed peassou afterward.. In regard to the militia he
heard that several militia reginienta tuna.,l out stronger
than the regulars. That wov all wrong. The militia was
ha excellent second swing, hot he should like to see the
rehash fullni s• strong so stronger. The Yeomanry were
a Mad ale( !Wanda Of th• service. He went to see the
esenapeldtion of the squads et Wimbledon, but had to
Thum to London before it rune %A. He nuke to POMO
en about the high hurdles, end aghast them
iteveddyre hen
get on, and they said Soh %lid not care
for the hurdles, it wee the shooting they were in doubt
about He found the Dorset squad, and never my Jour
betterensarter, mmiute& or mare soldierly. Two be knew
very wog from seeing them in the hunting field twice a
west the esawen ; the others eagle from places further
off. The volunteers were now in active service at Alder-
shot and were • meet valuable auxiliary to the regular
foram We esoliallY proposed the tout.
Quertsr-Illahor Gavot said he could not remenetur any-
aotelllisikt that the Yeomanry had accomplished. but
It was for want of opportunity ; should that
aver sii" he hoped they would not be found
wirlirtbent, vgiWISA. of the West Somerset Yeomanry, also
rel:lftpow; proposed the health of the Bishop and
=I and ministers of all other denominations. He
tho toad shield always meet with cordial
tones in assemblies of this hied. He believed he
might with truth_V__titlt the right rev hetet* who holds
elf this ts • man
the impqrt earwig:nor with which ins dis-
h/int Tr* - his hurls position; and as regarded
dutiesof
noirslly wv ovred to them MT =ay social
and there was never • time when their efforts
AV= tb• welfare of those moos whom they un