The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-11-26 00:00:00

PRIM FOR ROOT caors:

Clan 1 -For the beat ten acres of swedes, 25, Mr.
George Lock; second ditto, £2, Mr. George Keynes.
Class 2. For the best three acres of swedes, •
premium of LI was offered, but there was no comp..).
tition.

Class 3.—For the best sir acres of mangold wurtsel,
£5, Mr. George Keynes; second ditto, £3, Mr.
Rawlins.

Class 4.—For the beat two awn of marigold wartael,
premium of £2 wa. offered, but there :wu no comps.
tition.

Class s.—For the best RiZ acres of swedes, £3, Mr.
William. ; second ditto, £l. Mr. George 'larding.
ChM 6.—For the but six acres of common turnips,
a Mr. It. Fowler ; second ditto, £l, Mr. Williams.
Class 7.—For the best general root crop on the farm
of • member, • silver cup, value £5, Mr. George
Keynes ; second ditto, £2, Mr. George Lock.
. .

tllass it —For the hest 'general rot crop, a premium
of 1:2 was offered, but there was no competition.
PRIZEB FOR COMIC

CI.. s 9.—For the best sack of white wheat, £l, Mx.
Bawling.

--Class-10.—For the beat sack of red wheat, El Is., Mr.
H. Barrett.

--.—
Class 11.—For the best sack of barley, El Is., Mr.
R. Fooks.

--ti:s-s-12:—Fur the best sack at oats, El. Air. George

PRIZZS ma STOCK.

Class 13.—For the best cart horse or mare, £1 Is.,
Mr. H. Symonds.
Class 14.—For the best pair of working oxen, Lila.,
Mr. V. H. Watt*.
Claris 15.—For the best bull of any pure breed, El Is.,
Mr. T. Fry.
ChM 16.—For the but dairy sow, El Is., Mr. Joel
Roper.
Class 17.—For the best Sussex Southdown ram of any
age, El Is., Mr. H. Fookes.
Class 18.—For the beat improved Hampshire Down
ram of any age, a premium of Li Is. was offered, but
there was uo competition.
Claim 19.—For the best pen of nix Sussex Southdown
six•tooth ewee, kl le., Mr. J. Ford, jun.
Clam 20.—For the best pen of six improved Hamp-
shire Down six•inoth ewes, Li ls., Mr. R. Lewis,

--eissa-117—io; the beat boat. Is., Mr. George
Hill; second ditto, 10s. 6d., Mr. Joel Roper.
Class 22.—For the best breeding sow, El le., Mr.
Robert Foam ; second ditto, Ws. ed., Mr. George
Hill. . _ _

Chile 23.—For the best pea of four store pigs, kl Is.,
Mr. George Keynes; second ditto, 10s. 64., Mr. George
Rill.
EIREIPST• IS.

A aweepstakes of fa. each for the beat mix chilver
Southdown lambs, bred and fed by the exhibitor, Mr.
John Ford, jun.
The like improved Hampshire, as above, Mr.
Rawlins. . . . . .

The like for the holt pair of ram lamb., pure
&wiz Southdown, bred and fed ea above, no compe-
titMe. . .

The like for the best yearling heifer, Mr. Henry
Frampton.
The like for the best two-year-old stook heifer in calf,
Mr. Joel Roper.
The like for the best cart foal, Mr. H. Fookes.
The like for the best one-year-old cart colt, Mr. George
Keynes.
The like for the best cart colt under three years of age,
Mr. R. Dominey, Blandford.
A bweepstake of 2s Cid, each for the 12 best swede
roots, Mr. Joel Roper.
The like for the 12 best common turnip roots, Mr.
George Lock.
The like for the 12 best marigold wurtsel mots, Mr.
Robert Fookes.

A sweepstakes of ss. each for the best yearling
steer, no competition.
The like for the best two-year-old steer, Mr. John
Ford, jun.
The like for the best cob over 13 hands and under
14i, Mr. Joel Roper. The whole clam was commended.
The like for the best six two-teeth ewes, improved
Hampshire, Mr. John Matthews, Piniperne.
The like for the best fat ewe, Mr. John Ford, jun.
At the general meeting of the members, held at
the Crown Hotel, at 3 p.m., Mr. G. Keynes was
unanimously chosen chairman for the enstung year,
and the other officers being appointed, the members
sat down to an excellent dinner, served up in first-
rate style by Mr. Eyers. The chair was taken by
Mr. Robert Fowler. supported by Mr. W. C. Fincham
(Mayor), Mr. J. Ford, senr., Mr. T. Bennett, Mr.
8. Pond, and Mr. E. 0. Spooner. The vice chairs
were ably filled by Mr. NV. H. Atkinson and Mr.
J. Mitchell, and the guests included the leading
agriculturists and gentlemen of the district.
After the cloth had been removed the usual loyal
toasts were given Irvin the chair, and heartily re-
sponded to.
The CNA' Itti•N then gave "The health of the Army
and Navy, and Volunteers" (Cheers.) It was on.
necessary for him to say anything in praise of our noble
army, became it was well known that in whatever part
of the world it happened to be situated it never failed
to uphold the honour and dignity of the country. The
navy had lain in comparative quietude for some years
past, but still it must not be forgotten that the day had
been when it defended the country from the foreigner.
The Government had built no end of fortifications, at
an expense of millions of money, but a fortification bad
recently arisen which would prove far more effective
than any of them—he meant the volunteers. (Cheers.)
It was of the greatest advantage to this country to have
150,000 men ready to uphold its honour under the flag
of " Defence, not defiance."
Mr. HILL eturned thanks on behalf of the Yeomanry.

The CHAIRMAN gave "The health of the Bishop and
Clergy," which was duly honoured, and followed by that
of "The Lord-Lieutenant and Magistrates of the
County." Mr. FOWLIR said the noble character of their
Lord -Lieutenant was well known, and he could not find
words to express his high opinion of him. He would,
therefore, pass on to the magistrates, who did their
utmost to adminieter justice with mercy, and who, he
believed, were about as liberal • body of men as were
to be found in England. As heavy ratepayers, the
fanners of Donistabire must feel that the county rates
were becoming onerous aid burdensome, and he could
not but express the opinion which he knew was enter-
tained by a greet many, that the time had now arrived
when those who had to beer the burden should also have
a voice in the expenditure. (Cheers) The point ought
at on. e to be preased on the attention of their ...pre-
sentative. in Parliament, and it should also be
brought prominently before the notice of the Finence
Board at Dorchester. It would be invidious to point
out the many expenses which had been incurred, but he
might say that, in riding over the country, they were
everywhere staring them in the face. Still, he bad no
doubt that the magistrates tried to do their duty, and
he was sure that the farmer, of the county respected
them, both as men and as magistrates, and be hoped
they always would. (Hear, beer.)
The next toast was The health of the Mayor and
Corporation of Illandford," in proposing which the
CHAIRMAN said they had always shown • great deal of
good feeling towards agriculturiate Not lung since they
they had to thank the Corporation for having erected
for the use and comfort of those attending the market,
an excellent tnarket.liou.e—an undertaking *hick had
been carried out in a manner which they could hardly
have expected. Then they had latterly bought an
exceedingly nice field for the holding of the furs, and
those who attended them were thus enabled to eondiset
their business with I:detours% instead of baring, as was
formerly the case, to weds about, ancle deep in mud.
He would give them "The health of the Mayor and Cur.
poration," and couple therewith the name of Mr.
Film:Lam. (Cheers.)
The ll•TOR of Blandford, in returning thanks, said, if
anything encouraged men to fill public ahem, it was to
find that their deeds met with the approbation of those
whom they sought to serve. (Hear, hear.) It was a
great pride and satisfaction to the Corporation to Gni,
that the efforts which they Lad made with regard to the
market-house and the fair field had been appreciated
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could not stand alone. They needed the help of their
a hope that the good feeling which for some years had
misted between the agricultural body and the Corpora-

Mos of Blandford, wool(' go on incifirlielee=
year, as long as the latter coneinued to exile. (
The health of the successful competitors is roots ks.
was then proposed by Mr. Lewis, which, after being
duly honoured, was acknowledged .by Mr GUMP
Keynes, Mr. George Lock, sad Mr. Bawling.
The CHAIRMAN then gays "The health of til:itast
of roots," Messrs. C. Bartlett, Watts, Lewis,
Barrett, and Warren. (Cheers.)
Mr. C. Banton briefly acknowledged the emelt-
meet.
Song—" Hard lima.
The prizes for corn and stock were then awarded,
&floe which
Mr. 8. PoND rave "The health of the snoessful cam-
petitors." In doing so, he pointed oat that the cease
for which they had met was the increased audacities ed
human food. He coupled with the tout the nuns of
Mr. 'Loper. (Cheers.)
Mr. Joel !theta said it had afforded him meth
pleasure to view the prices which be had evasived.
mitissi aa they knew, there had been great competition
in several of the chimes to which he had ethibited.
Mr. M. POOH= also returned thanks, and In to
doing said it was no dilliredit to run awed touch •
mari as Mr. John Ford, who was& dangerous cosmisil•
tor at any time. As far as roots went, thor hod In
that neighboarleood been aro highly favoured, and Is
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so lees*
sow: ((Hears.) Mr. Fookes concluded -
health of the judges, Mr. John Coate,Mr. , and
Mr J. Fowler. (Cheers.)
Mr. John Coon briefly returned thanks.
Mr. George Hutoixo propose the health of their
excellent chairman. (Cheers.) They all knew thee Mr.
Fowler had filled the chair during the year with • groat
deal of ability and zeal. He had shown himself most
anzioue to promote the interests of the club, and ha
rejoiced to know that the club bad progressed and doe,
well under his presidency. (The toast was drunk with
musical honours.)
The CHAIRMAN Said lie hardly knew how to find
word. toupees§ his thanks for the kind way in wheat
they had been pleased to receive the tout which Ms.
Harding had so kindly proposed. He could agars them
that he conld not have undertaken the office of presi-
dent of this club unless he had depended upon the s.
been
taahandoceffihirceaaid7demryahariinpmnyigeaaulthoe:iattaytheareahnodrnuottea'grem"obeffiedcebh,laeolnaThireniaiteduaistancerilltsugbehht tib"is yelldrst ad-
dresses ever delivered to this dub since its formatioa,
and by no less • personage than the Roble Lord the Rev.
Sydney Godolphin Osborne That address waeocona
eatisfactory to the members, though the n
touched upon the cottage question in • way that IMO
not quite in accordance with the views estertained..%
some of them, and he thought it had ales • little .
of feudalism with which he (the chairman) did not quits
agree ; but on the whole it was a lecture to which they
would not object. (Hear, hear.) That had been fol-
lowed by others from different members of the dub, and
one more especially from their worthy friend, Mr.
Flower. Daring the past year they had also had to
consider the value of certain kinds of food, which were
Inn dto be forced upon them and this had been very
valuable indeed, sad he hoped the discussion of the
subject would aove beneficial to them all. During his
year ef office they had also to warn their friends and thr,
public at large against a elan of persons who were eery
unions to obtain a little of their produce, and soma of
them did not object to have a larger quentity,and (nose
case lie believed they had etioced, and in others they
might have done so had it not been for the warning of
this club. Here the club had done • great deal of good,
for, undoubtedly, these Manchester and Lendou gentle-
men were great rogues, and nothing Wu (Hear, hear.)
Having said this much, he would call attention to •
body of gentlemen without whose assistance their bee-
Dan could not go on so satisfactorily as it did ; be meant
those gentlemen who came forward and oontributed",
liberally towards the funds of the club. He was happy
to say that during his year of office they had had two
country gentlemen added to their ranks, whom* names
would be hailed with • great deal of pleasure; he al-
luded to Mr. Farquharson, who had tent them • dona-
tion two or three months ago, and that day they bed
bad • measage from Sir John Smith, to say that, li•
would be happy to join their ranks. (Hear, bear.)
Now, these were marks that the club must he'doing •
vast deal of good, otherwise these gentlemen would not
thus come forward to assist them, as they bad Tolerate.
rily done. They had also had another volunteer, who
bad kindly presented the club with • piece of plate. He
was sure Mr. Barrett did not present them with this
piece of plate without feeling good.will towards the dab
and desiring to help them onward in the march of pro-
gress, for the benefit of themselves and the country at
large. (Hear, hear.) He now begged to give "The
I kalth of the Donors of the Club," witn the name of
Mr. Barrett, and many thanks for his exceedingly hand-
sonic present. (Applause.)
Mr. BARRETT &load to thank them most sincerely
for the manner in which they lad received the health
of the donors of prizes. To the little prize which he
had "Fried, the Club was exceedingly welcome, and he
was ',leaned ts find that it had been gained by an old
friend of his, and one who was so thorough, sealuus,and
worthy an agriculturist. (Applause.)
Mr. Dlliiittt proposed "The Health of the Treasurer,
Mr. Slav, which was duly honoured.
Song hy Mr. Itossiter—" Tile Women of England."
The CHAIRMAN then requested the company to till
bumpers for the nut toast, which he was sure they
would all anticipate with the greatest possible pleasure.
They had a gentleman sitting in the vice-chair who
had diligently served the club for something like nets
years, using • vast deal of his valuable time for their
benefit. They had known him long enough, to be aware
that he was • thorough good mend, and that he had
devoted his time and his abilities for their good during
many years. He had met them on all occasions in the
most happy and cordial manner, and ones • year he
devoted • whole day to their advantage. For his many
valuable services, the dub had desired him to offer to
Mr. Atkinson the trilling present then before him.
(Hear, Hear.) They offered it to him as • token of
' their good will towards him as a friend, and of their
milieus desire for his health, happiness, and prosperity
through life. They offered biui that little salver,
trusting he would enjoy from it many • glass of wine,
and they also offered that tea-pot, hoping that in his
' family circle he would enjoy many a cup of tee.
I (Hear, Hear.) They offered these small articles, not for
I their intriusic value, but as a mark of their friendship
I and good will, and he begged Me. Atkinson to accept it
1 111 the name of the club, with their °smut wishes for
I his fu,are happiness. (The Chairman then handed the
i plate to Mr. Atkinson, amidst hearty cheers, and his
health was drunk with three times three.)
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posiewniloiibowlyriastilidutod:yrefocthruertnthrefilian:,""ekre;
grext kindness toward, him. He thanked them most
hem tily and cordially, not only for the way in which his
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innpiorotp,posrilnutanr, . dwyheircyleirhvedehads,hbuolltiadaliedliortgy
intrinsic value, 'but as • token of their regard sad
eatery . (Cheers.) The greatest gratification and satis-
faction that any man could receive, who had performed
any service, or douc anything which lie regarded as a
duty, was to find that his exertions were
duly appreciated. (Hear, Hear.) He was
pleasing and proud to say that he had been
their servant for nine years, and he was more than
pleasA to know that the club had increased and pros-
pered during that time—and indeed he might coogratn-
c.olaftepeectlahiltemynorncr.n.havlin:
tharrico:irsiveddeipi:lea
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during
the the last three years. When they first took to analysing
manures, they conferred • great boon upon the apt.
cultural interest in genera/—he considered that when
they added to the dub a little •xhibition of stook, It
was • move in the right direction ; and when be saw
the show increasing as it was (the number of entries
having nearly doubled Mooe last year. and the stook
mpo.hAacicii,th,ord,g,reilniolidrmonprtohrocoterbengednincolinnwmtauttialiintigty;sl),,:o6:l7lhiogrerepititweert:erer...eabw.w....„. )
of them who had spent both time and capital in apt.
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othi:enanbtalluwiliek7u:i. thanked thr: ihiktsEird:: ''irgikun :e.ufiorosnrp....4l3it°:itt:lit.adiomr
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lion .—"presented to W. H. Atkinson, Esq., by the
11l .ndford Farmers' Club, as • trifling acknowledgment
a lii kind services as Honorary Secretary. 1861."
Song—" I'd choose to be a daisy.
Mr. C. FLAMES said they ought not, on such an
OCC•r1011 as this, to forget those gentleman by where
ise...i.tance they had been enabled to grow those gates-
ordinary roots which had bean seen in the show-yard Is.
J•y —he meant the manufacturers of manures. lio
ss.ht.ti.lccill,el:lscort.peeettvi!ietetioui.(cenh. lithpoore.ytouscorThanixtoißtd.riwre.anukhidtelrhespo.yirhohnea., health, and
sancilimercospliedead
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thanks.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed "Proofnriq to the
town and trade of Blandford. (Churn)
Mr. H. DuliDell appropriately retuned thanks.
Mr. E. 0. Stowe!, gave the health of Mr. J. Ford,
sen., as "father of the clab," and the east was deaak
with cheers.
Mr. Joint roan, in reply, expreased his eatieteeelea
at haying taken an active tort in establishing • soak,
which had been of great service to the loaalit7. and
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