The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-26 00:00:00

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meeting. The Rev. 11. Glasehrook followed, spesking of
the xoodneas of God in providing for num and beast and
exhorting his hearers to be thankfuL It was • duty to la
thankful to God, and a thankful heart is • receiving heart.
As on as we began to be thankful. God begins to bless
us. Ile then proceeded to say that every season of the
year did its share in bringing about the harvest. The
heavy rain now falling did its share of that work by
rendering the superfluous vegetation into food for the
tender plants of the corning spring. Winter, too, with
Its frost and snow, did its work in destreyim:
insects, ec. The winter had its joys as well as
summer. lie remembered the days of youth
and the enioyment of sliding by daylight and moonlight
end of rolling up huge srinwirdls ; thy cheerful fireside,
the goesip and chat. telling of stories, tr. At length
spring o round to do its sham in the work, with its
gentle showers watering the earth, causing the tender
pieta to spring forth; then the sun peeping out from
behind the clouds kissing the blue sky, kissing the rain
drepe, kissing the flowers, kissing the earth. How
delightful! He thought one of the prettiest sights in
nature was a Held covered with buttercups and daisies.
Next came summer with its sunny days, ripening the
fruit arel corn, making it ready for the reapers ae. Awl
then his hearers were led away to another scene—the
final harvest, "The end of the world." After the singing
a mece "boo at home," the Rev. .I. Harrington, addressed
the meeting expatiating on the goodness of 6.1 toward
niankiiel in providing those food things (Pointing to
the dishes of isdatoes, te) ; indeed, ttoirs goodness was to
peen on every hand, and we should do well to cherish
feeling:: of gratitude and praise for those blessings. (1.1
displays this is labile and go.lness and love in the rich
pros ision ho has made for our souls, by giving Ilia
only begotten Son JelSll36 Christ Our bodies require food ;
so our soul,: and Christ Nay "1 am the bread of life
mot down from heaven." We should do all we can to
estend the Saviour's kingdom, meat in door and out
door, velar+ everywhere. His earnest desire was that
everyone present would give their hearts to Jesus. After
the singing of another hymn. the Rev. J. Dunn gave a
short ashlrem in whieh he dwelt chiefly on the 1.,00 of
God towards poor einem, and in a very earnest and
eflectionste manner exhorted his hearers to give them.
selves to 6.1 and His service. Whatever gifts they
might bring none wmild be so acceptable to Cod aa Elting
Him their hearts: 'My Son, give me thine heart, lie
then proposed a vote of thanks to the belies who had got
up the tea, to the friends who had so freely given of their
substance, to Mr. S. Cooper, jun., for so tastefully decorat-
ing the chapel, to the Rev. It. Iflazelwook, and the Rev.
.1. Herring/. 0: aml others. Seconded by Mr. Ilaync.
Prayer was now .dered and the benediction pronounced,
bringing to a close once( the most successful meetings ever
held in this chalet. The proceeds amounted to almost .1.4
which will be devoted to the Trust Fund.

MELPLASH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Ire/Went for 1105-Itr. J. Gundry. Vice-presidents--
Mr. P. L. Barrington, Mr. T. Colfox, Mr. W. f2ulfox,
Lieut. -CoL Cox, Sir J. D. Elphinstona, Bart., M.P., Mr.
J. Floyer, kI.P., Mr. J. Guudry, Mr. IL?. Gundry, Mr.
J. P. V. Gundry, Sir M. It. Neyean, Bart, lion. W. 11.
11. l'Jrtman, M.P., Mr. I'. Belli, M.P., Mr. IL G. Sturt.
11. P., Mr. It. Thornton, Mr. Charles Weld.
The anniversary proceedings in connection with Oils
Important society were held on Thursday. The weather
was not at all favourable, although In the early 'minting
the prospects of a tine day were cheering. The rain set in
just after eleven o'clock ; and at tittles it came down in
torrent., and this, Ito doubt, kept many away from the
show field who would otherwise have been present. This
society gives • large variety of prize; &WI Ha operations
have spread till it embraces• very large district, and is ilie
society in West Dorset.
he show held ems situate on the Bratlpole road, being
the Milne as that used for the purpose two years ago. It
was lent by Mr. Ingrain. At the upper part were
arranged the beasts, just below the routs, and • little
farther down the sheep and pigs. Thu show was nothing
Ike so large as last year, and this is to be accounted for
by the prevalence of footanibutouth disease, in conse-
quence of which many who have on previous occasions
exhibited largely could not this year send a single annuaL
As to quality, however, there was no falling off, and the
attend:mix a visitors during the day was so large as to
make it cor elusive that the interest always shown in this
venerable society has not in the lent abated, but that it
is, on the contrary, on the Mores..
The plouzhing took place ill is held belonging to Mr. (;.
S. Millar, called "Lusts Kiln," and situated on the
Ileausiuster Road, about • mile from the show field. The
rain, no doubt, kept many from visiting the scene of
operations, and rendercol the work of the Jung's and the
competitors very unpleasaut. There wore IS ploughs
in the field, said, the whole of the work was
pronounced excellent. Many of those who visited
the ploughing field, and many others took the
opportunity of calling at the residence of Mr. G. S. Miller
(White Ileum) where • capital luncheon was provided,
and all were vselcomr. The hedging was done in a lid!
called " Court jlose, situated mar the church at Bradpole,
and belonging to Mr. W. Gibbs, and the work was said to
be well dune.
Thu judges in the various departments wore an follow:-
-For routs, Mr. W. Elmwood (Down Eype), and
Mr. It. Rattling ((;ranford Woolsery); for hedging, Mr.
T. Gerrard (Britultty, Stoke Abbott); for ploughing, Mr.
W. Giblet (Brighthay, Chideuck), and Mr. John Tolman
(Coombe farm, !Stoke Abbott); for stock, Mr. Coate
Itilierleench and Mr. Culverwell (White Lackington). Mr.
W. Paull (Puddlotown) was also to have been one of the
judges for stuck, but he was inlaid.; to be present.
The show of stock, although coutparatively small, Wai
good, and the beasts exhibited were in most instances
creditable specimens. The young bull, belonging to Mr.
C. Davy, was again successful in obtaining the first prize,
whilst the bull of Capt. Sanctuary, which took second
prise, was also • noble animal. The dairy cows of Mr.
IL J. Smith were so good that lie obtained find and second
prizes in that class ; they were evidently capital unlchers,
and possessed all the requisites of good dairy stock. The
three-year-old heifers of Mr. E. U. Legg and Mr. W.
Bnellord were all good, and the contest fur first niece was
a close one; Mr. Bradford, although beaten is tins class,
took first prize for two-year-old heifers, and Captain
Sanctuary the second. There were no horn rants shown ;
Mr. A. .1. Pitticht who usually .11.1101 out so strong in
horn stock being unable to show in cuusequeuce of foot-
staid-mouth disease prevailing at ono part of his farm. It
sectnis rather strange that any one who has this disease at
any part of his farm should not be allowed to move stock
from another part, although that tang be distant some
niiien front the place where the disease prevails. In Mr.
Pisiold's case, we believe the disease has shown itself
amongst mute stock near the Harbour, but at the other
COll of his farm beyond Eype, there are not the least
gitiptums of it. However, we suppose the regulation is •
good one. Mr. H. J. Smith took first land second prizes for
the best lair of horn rani Wale, end deservedly so; his
animals were much alinireiL The horn ewes and chilver
nsiabs shown by Mr. E. G. Legg are also worthy of note,
nor IllUbL Mr. G. S. Miller be forgotten in this Class. The
down ram aud the down ewes exhibited by Mr. Chapman
Saunders were magnificent animals, and as they hail I
carried all before them at many large agricultural meet-
lugs, it was Out to be ss uudered at that they now secured I
Use prizes. There were NORIO pretty pigs shown, Mr.
Davy • sow and litter, and Cot hiusney's boar, Pi months •
old, deserving special tueution.
The competition in borers attracted much attention,
soil the jumping canting was watched with interest
There were mute trying fences, including a stone wall,
but the pluck of the riders was up to the mark, and there
was 401130 good riding. After • close competition Mr.
Blackener was declared the winner, and the second prize
was divided between Mr. G. S. Miller and Mr. W. Tule:-
wan. Tin: trials in this event took place in fields belong-
ing to Mr. G. S. Miller. on the uppeeitesideof the railway.
Fur Mr. Ilaiiistor'n prize for the best hunter there were
six entries, and some beautiful &Mutat. were on the
ground. There was a Clod, struggle between Mr. R.
',asks and Mr. Parnsiter, and after a lengthened delibera-
tion the prize was given to Mr. look.. Mr. N. N. Hoggin
acted as umpire in thu jumping contents. Mr. John
Davy's pretty noli, milder 14 laand• highl was a noble little
thing. There 5555 nu competition in the two darned for
horses for agricultural purposes • but the animals
exhilsitnol by Mr. A. J. rancid, anti which took the first
prize at the resent meeting at Dorchester, where there
were many eutries, would have held their own against all
comers on this occasion.
Souse splendid roots were exhibited, the mangolils being
of nonsense size; Mr. J. Houtoell carried oil the first
prise. The swedes and the common turnips were also an
excellent show, Mr, A. J. Pittielil coming first in the
former class, and Mr. E. G. Legg in the second. It Is
wi•tisy of utile that the name of Mr. J. Turner, corn
Anil seed merchant, of our town, appears very frequently
in the prize list, as the tradesman supplying the seeds and
manures moat and it is 41,1.11V11, that the ACtqs mutilated
by Mr. Tereus must be of excellent quality, and that
ibeitibi manure, for which he is agent, possesses extra-
virtues.
Great praise must be accorded to Mr N. M. Loggin
(secretary) end to Mr. James, who aseists him in his
duties, for the excellence of the arrangements: the coin.
mitteu of management also rendered valuable aid, and
OW proceedings in the show field came to an end just
after two o'clock, the work being got through very
quickly,

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its interests, and the way in which they had received the
not unappreciated, and it would always be Ids endeavour
mention of his name showed him that his efforts were ,
to stand well in the eyes of his brother agricultmists. Ile ,
angedianendi
on that occasion occupied • position which in many .
previous years had been taken by one of their Members of 1
Parliament, who hail brought before thew matters of great
public interest as connected with the country at large.
But although be might not be able to enlarge upon
ineaeures which had been mimed during the last session,
could to benefit those by whom he was surrounded.
he would yield to none 10 his desire to do all he
A great ninny measures Lail recently been passed
etrungly bearing upon the agricultural interest, and he
5500111 mention une—namely, the Agricultural Holding' :
Hill, which was inteuded to put at rest the difficulties :
which had previously exiated between owners and oc-
cupiers. He believed that to • great extent it would
bring about the desired end ; they must not expect that I
loch would be done all at once; but in his humble opinion ,
the measure was the pioileer of a good state of things, and :
it, and that the results would be such as its promoters ;
he hoped it would induce both parties to make the best of ,
coutemplated. lie was exceedingly glad that the dieter-
Lances between employers and labourers had to such a ,
great extent come to an end. The agriculturists of this
part of England had been, lie thought, much maligned by
Ito being said that they cut down the wages; but he
believed they were seamiest the best employers of labour
in this country. Ile hoped that wisdom would guide the
conduct of both employers and employed, and that the
relations between them would be of a friendly and mutual
character —(applause).
Mr. Dame% on rising, was received with much cheering.
Ile said lie had been a.sked to give the toast "Success to
the Melplrsols Agricultural Society." He was sorry he
could not congratulate agriculthrista on making that
general progress which was being made in the country by
manufactures, commerce, and trade. He thought we
were vaiwglorioue in attributing to ourselves so much
agricultural progresa In referring to the production and
consumption of corn he said—Every three persons out of
five we meet in the United Kingdom are fed upon foreign
wheat, and this increased importation is almost con-
tinually augmenting. Some of us are old enough to
remember when not one in ten was fed on foreign wheat.
We now import two-and-a-half times as ii wheat as
we did twenty years ago, although at that time free trade
lied been in full force for upwards of seven years. Ile
knew it might be said that as wheat hail not paid for
cultivating, Leaky and oats had been grown as substitutes ;
but, looking at the importation of these article, he fouud
that three tames as much barley was imported as had been
the Cale twenty years ago, and four times as many oats.
Therefore, taking the whole—wheat, barley, and oats—the
increase in that period had been upwards of two hundred
: per cent, being ten times as much as the increase of popu-
, lotion, which had not exceeded twenty per gent. But, he
might be told, that as it bad not been profitable to grow
corn, farmers; might have turned their attention to the
breeding of more sheep and cattle ; but, unfortunately, it
is proved by the last returns, taking eheep and cattle
together, there are less in the country than • few
years since, and less this year than last year. This lie
looked upon as a serious matter and he asked if such
should continue. Ile was aware the Government had
paid great attention during the last SePaioll to agricultural
subjects, awl had brought forward and passed the Agri-
cultural Holdings' Bill. He had read the debate on that
Bill, and the Bill itself, with much attention-, but with
much disapaointment He hoped he should be excused
for saving that on reading it he could not help thinking
of what had been said of the old House of Commons,
which, they were aware, was the site of the new House of
Commons, on the 'auks of the Thiene& but was burnt
sonic yearsaince. People then said the House of Commons
had been nearer to setting the Thames on fire than any
one would ever have supposed— (laughter)--but, he said,
the Thames escaped then, and he had every reason to
believe it was not in any danger from the present House
(renewed laughter), lie did not IL-use either party in the
House, for it was no patty qucvtion. Many able members
on each side had euileaveured to make the Bill effective,
but the Bill, as passed, being permissive, will be almost
eutirely ignored. Indeed, he thought there was not • single
clause in the Bill that could give eo much security to either
landlord or tenant as might be given by private contract.
Ile said be thought one single clause making around ganie
Use joint property of both landlord and tenant, would be
more valuable than (lie whole Bill as it statide--(loud
cheers). He coupled the toast with the name of Mr.
Leggin, the able hon. secretary of the society, whose name
IVAN received with prolonged cheering.
Mr. N. M. LOGGIN said they had been listening to
sensible speeches—a duffer was now about to say a few
words to them—(haughter and applause). He had told
them at the commencement that no one was to speak
unless called upon to do no by the chairman. awl therefore
he should have more time to nay what he bad to. They
had had a small meeting, but they had hail a good one.
there hail been a splendid lot of routs exhibited—ha
exhibited one row but he hadn't got auything—(laughter).
There hail also Wien • fine lot of stock shown, awl they
were much indebted to those gentlemen who had come
forward and acted as judges. One gentlemen (Mr. Paull,
Pidilletown,) would have been present, hut his horse fell
whilst on his way to Dorchester, and he hail sent to say
he could not come. All lie could say was that if any of
those present found fault with the decisions of the judges
they ought to he huug—fiaughterf. It was no laughing
iii otter, for they were now in Bridwirt where ropes were
manufaetured—(laughter). Hut lie knew all of them
would say they hail had a good lot of judges—he was one
of Mem' himself. Their chairman had spoken of the
Agricultural Holdings Bill; now he (the speaker) could
tell them some of the bearings of the Act, which he held
in his head. He was afraid their chairman was going to
tell them all about it; but as he hail not done Fa, why he
would put the Act in his pocket again—(laughter). Ile
desired to thank Mr. Guiltily fur coming amongst them
and presiding ; for 20 years he (the speaker) bad never
asked him to come forward and do • kind act hut what he
had readily consented —(applause). There wee • strung
feeling amongst agricultunste that farms ought not to be
let by tsiiiler—Owar, hear). Mr. Cundry and Mr. Colton
were smiling at him, but he thought it male all the
difference as to what kind of moan the landlord was. If a
maim tendered MM. for a farm than it WES worth, why all
)ii,'sisisl say was the man must le a confounded ass' and
he would tell them this thet he would rather rent of Mr.
Gundry at 21,001 than he would give to some other
landlords, for he knew with him be should he treated well.
The society was deo igned to do good amongst the agricultural
populatian of this part of the country, and there was no
: better friend to i agriculture n this neighbourhood than
their worthy preeident and chairman that slay—(applauseh
I With the exception of one or tee he saw around I they
had 110 groat swells present —(laughter)—but they had the
• right man in the right place—(applause). (it Voles :
1 Where are the members!) If any of them wanted to
know anything about that they hail better go home and
I go to bed—(iaughter). Ile must again thank them very
, much her the medial manner in which they had received
: the mention of his name.
' Mr. Loggin then read over the list of prise takers, acid
' the prizes were distributed by the Chairman as follows :
ROOTS.

711F.oipins

—.—
GS. Riven by Mr Joseph (Sundry, for the best three acres of
common tundps, 11t, Mr W. It Crcut (Enuulwitesur). Two
conspetitom.
.6, Oren by Mr Robert Damen, for the best general root
crop, Mr J. W. Way, titradpnle). Your competed.
fiven by Mr It J Smith, for two seres of the best
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ma-1441.-trurtiel: Mr A. J. Pitll4l (Eype)7/1-,2M.Crlar U.
“Wxlicoombe(Allington). Three competed
LS, given by Mr II .1. Smith, for four acres of the best
swedes: Mr J. Lenthall (Laverstock); 2nd, Li : Mr A J.
Pitlield(Eype). Three competitors.
LS, given by Mr Richard Swatridge, for three acres of the
beet swedes: Mr D. E. Siddlecembe. There wcre three cow.
orators.
Lb, given by Mr John Turner, for the best two acme of
mangold wurtsul : Mr John nommen, South Mills, Bridget.
Six competed.
£6 Is lisle, given Ly Mr John Turner as follows: For the
best In apeehnnri ntangold wurtael, grown by the exhibitor.
LI be, Mr 4. liounseU ; lb second, 10e Od, Mr A. J. Pitfleki
Twelve marks.

IS spedmen swabs, Ist, 6s, and 2sid, 10J Oil, Mr A. J.
Pitfield. Ilse exhibitors
IS SpeCilll4:ll common turnip", gl, Mr F.. G. Lev (Coombe
Down); IS second, 15., Mr R. Fooks(llangerton). Seven COOI-
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Three (Mines', by the Society, for the best piece of swedes,
not 1., than three acres, grown after a previous green crop,
X 3 3e. Mr It. Fooks (Ilangerton). Seven competitors.
All the genend root crops were highly commended.
lAMB IMAM.

g. 5, presentei by Mr heilimin Gundry, for Lamb Roaring.
Horn Rock, not Imo thin 100, C.I lON, Edward &noway*.
shepherd for Mr A J. 1 itficid, 575 lambs from 470 ewes ; 2nd,
gl, Jamm !tendon, shepherd to Mr J. W. Way, 210 lamba,
from 214 awes.

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a, promoted by Mr Thou o,lfox, for hedging. Double
dyk d plueh two perthen ; it, Henry 1.4, In the employ of
Ur A. J. Pit Add ; second, Mks, Thomas Clark, lo the employ of
Mr ontrius.

Single dyke and plush two porches,£l: John Herding. in
the employ IMr T Hussey; second, 100, Charles Mere, In the
employ al Mr J. W. Way. Three entries.
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A subscription prise, presented by Mr A. E. Banister, for the
bast hunter, £10: Mr it. Fooks. bay, seven years Sin entrie,
Pair of bonen fur agricultural purposs, :MrA. J. Pitnehl,
uniy one entry._ _ _

peen by Mr H Hemet' !Hurt, M.P., for cart mare, £2:
Mr A.. 1. titfictl. imly one entry.
To the owner of the horse chid. shall Jump In the best form
over fair hunting tenc,,, in.cludkr (poor",);
: (divided), Mr G. S. Miller and Mr W. Tole's= (Wyntonl).
Seven competed.
hanprize, git en by Mr F. Good, for the beet cob under fourteen
ds high, 11 : IlrJehs: Davy (Yonder rt Two entries.
A prim, given by the Sudety, for the best cart colt, foaled In
1473, 42: Mr W. C. Davy. Three entzles.
CArna
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Beat bull, 01 anybrced or —sic.. :Mr C. Davy (Morn i'ark):
2nd, P.l: Cap q tain • atictuary. Three entries.
Pair of dairy corm, of any brood or age, A3,and 2nd, £1: Mr
H. J. Smith (Stoke Abbott). Six (nitric&
Pair of heifer', not exceeding three years old, of any breed,
£3, mt. E.G. Legg; 2nd, Mr W. Bradford ; abohighly
commended for another pair. Four entries.
Pair of holler,. net exceeding too ycArs old, of any breed,
L 3: Mr Bradford ; 2nd, £1: Captain Sanctuary. Four entries
sew.
.

Pair of horn ram lambs, £l, toil, 41: 31.1 If. J. Smith (Stoke
Abbott). Two entries.
Twitlre horn owm, four of cach age, •Ifr E. G. Lew
2nd. given by Sir 11. 11. Nepcun, Bart., 111: 31r G. S. 111:Itr.
Thrua entries.
Twenty chilver horn lamb., £3: Yr E 0, Legg (Coombe
Down, Ileamlnster); 2ml, Orin by Sir IL 11. Nepean, Dart.,
£1: Mr 0. 2 Miller (11radivol,). Two entaies.
Doan, ram, over ono year old, £2: Mr T. C. Saunders
(Watercombe). Two entries.
TWCI,C liown owes, four of each age. XS: Mr T. C. Saunders.
Two cotrics.

Maar pig, given by Sir M:• Napalm, Dart., CI ; Colnnel
10 months; Mr J. Davy, highly eummenied. Three
ertrioa
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110.: Mr John LI : Colonel Haney.
Tints entrius.

Throe yomg row pigs. : .1. isary, S months 3 wveks
coot.' omumn.k4. Two entriss.

Pula Wu AXD
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Class I.—Pl:whaling with reitia,—a tea--lint"-.7nial and 42 :
o.,,rge Watts, in the employ of Ur 0. 8. Miller. Seven com-
petitor&
2.—Ditto, for man who, at no previous meeting has
taken a end prieu,—• and LI: William Perna, In
titO employ of Mr A.. 1. Pit Acid ; Ind, al 10s, Henry hurt, Jun,
In the en,14,1 of Mr M. ; 3rd, ALI, George Gen., in
the employ of Mr W. Parrniter 4th, 10s, Robert yeeeh, In the
employ of Mr 0. S. mitwr. Eight competitorw
cvleee g_ft.,s not exceeding 17 ymrs.—a Testimonial and LI:
Joseph hurt, In the employ"( Ur W. Parmiter :201, 10s, James
liansford, an the employ of Mr G. S. Miller ; 3rd, Li, Alfred
Chaney, In the enudoy of Mr A. J. Pll.llOll. Three competitors.
ch. 4 _La, given by the Honourable W. 11. 1,. Portman,
M.P. Carter for long service, with honesty and sobriety, £2:
Thomas Hutchings, 35 years and 8 months with Mr J. F.
Roper: Ind. £1 101 : Robert Hobbs, 3, sea's 4 moidliv with
Ur A. J. Pltftehl. Three eo!npv!ilorg.
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I. male wen ant m hutleuilry for limit iN IliCe with good
cliaract. r. Testimenial atal LI, Ilenr. !tattle, 19} year,
with Mr P.mit,r. Melphtsh Curt: Stel, 10s, Jantes
10 year. with Mr J F. Roper, (110w....11. Seven entries,.
t tame 6. Female &emetic 'errant for long sten ice with ittwai
character, a testimonial au.l 11: l'nula G. Slade, 17 years 1
timmth I week. with Mr J. T. Stevens. One entry.
llama o —Fennell: *errant in husbandry h.r I.lox itefficis with
L 1 character, a 11.1.11Mollifi and U: Mary Ann Lear, 17 years
with Mr It U. Lion: : 2nd, 10s: 27 )eara 5 months with Mr J.
lour entries.
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Class 7.—Servant husbandry, bringing up greatest number
a imiti.w Lblkirvn, 16 • r6Opociable manner, and with the
rinalleet amount of parochial ,iii—. testimonial anti ;
Gowen Lea, 6 children. in the einpkiy of Mr A. .1
Beyond, lOs ; John Loring, b children (no relief). In the employ
of Mr A. J. I..tield. Threat entries.
The CH/AMMAN proposed the "succmistul competito
and with the toast he should couple the name of Mr. T. C.
Saunders, who had come from • considerable Ilistattee.
aud was present with them that evening —(checrs).
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Mr. 1. a•t:NOES4 responded, saying he was touch
oldigeil for the enthusiastic way in which the Pout had
been received. lie a.. down in this part of the country
two years ago, when he We. one of the judges of roots,
end he mug say • better lot of fellows be had never wet
wick. ge wes very pkedied to bays takes prima that day;

ORSE'r COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1875

the animals he had shown had been success( ulmantileit
m
previous silizgor and he expected they would not be
He quite with the remarks made by Mr. Damen,
end was sorry that there was a marked decrease in the
production of stock, as wells* of corn. ThoYast °en" had
been an unfortunate one in consequence ot the prevalence
of foot and mouth disease, the price of meat bad much
advanced, and he was afraid in two or throe months henec
it would be dearer than had ever yet been known.
Bong by Mr. R. HODUES: "Bring down your wants to
your means."
The btazoa of Bridpod (Mr. C. Tucker) gave the nest
the donors of prizes "—those gentlemen who
had given so liberally. From what he had seen of agricul-
turists he did not think they were that miserable unfortu-
nate class of men which souse of the speekers would have
them behove. It was true they had to contend against
foreign competition; but it must be remembered that if
corn and meat was brought into the country, the quantity
of manufactured articles sent out was something immense,
and he did not th ink the country was ever in a more prosper-
ou • condition than at the prsent tinte—(applause). Ile could
remember the time when there was very snuck more
distress amongst us than now. The prizes produced emu-
lation, and it was said "the hope of reward made labour
sweet." About 1:141.1 had been given in prises, and that
amount had been distributed over • wide area. With the
toast be should couple the name of Mr. J. Oundry—(cheers).
The CHAIRMAN resimnded, saying be gave his prizes with
much pleasure, and should continue to do so as long as he
could. With regard to letting by tender, alluded to by
Mr. Loggin, ho could go amongst his tenants who had
been on one farm for three-quarters of a century, and
who had not the least desire for a change—(applauaeL
The CHAIRMAN then gave "the judges "—a dais of
gentlemen who were very useful, and who had that day
given so much satisfaction by their awards. With the
toast he should couple the name of Mr. Culverwell—
(applause),
Mr, CULTERwELL said he was much obliged for the
cordial manner in which the toast had been received, but
he must say be should not like to see those who didered
from the judges dealt with so summarily as their secretary
had suggested. The show had been a very nice little one,
and the judges had awarded the prises to the best of their
ability, without prejudice to any. Mr. Damon had said
they had not progressed in farming as they ought, but he
thought that the increase of population and of commerce
had rendered the importation of corn necessary. He (the
speaker) maintained that agriculture had advanced—
(applause).
The ClialleAN then gave " The Press," in complimentary
terms, and it was duly honoured and acknowledged.
The CHAIRMAN said it was very pleasant to meet their
representatives on occasions of that kind; more kindly
or more honourable gentlemen there could not be, and he
felt sure some of them would have been present that day
but for unavoidable circumstances—(spplanae). lie then
gave "the Committee of Management, coupled with the
name of Mr. Robert Fooks —(cheers).

_
Mr. FOOKS briefly respoinb,L
The climamAN gave ' the health of the vice-chairman,
Mr. J. Davy. All of them would agree with him when
he mid that no one had worked more systematically on
behalf of the society than Mr. Davy had—(cheers).
Mr. Davy responded. saying he had been a member for
35 years, and as long as he lived should do what he could
to help it—(applause).
Song by Mr. R. Hodges :—" Give me the man of honest
heart."_ .

The CHAIRMAN gave the health of the gentlemen who
had lent their fields for the purposes of the show that day
—Mr. G. S. Miller and Mr. W. Gibbs—(cheors).
Mr. G. S. bliusz responded in his usually happy and
humorous manner.

..... .......
The eIIAILII4O gnus " the municipal authorities,"
coupled with the name of the Mayor (musical honours).
The MAYOR expressed tho pleasure it gave him to be
present with them that evening. The municipal authori-
ties would always be pleased to welcome the society to
the town. and be willing to assist in every possible way—
Mr. Gundry then vacated the chair, which WU taken by
Mr. N. M. Loggia, and a happy and convivial evening was
spent, some excellent songs being sung by Mr. T.
tthews. Mr. N. Hodges. and others.

was a BUY REOKITT'S PARIS BLUE, IN
et. Best PENNY SQUARES.
moderate show of mutton, and trade was q
Sid to 834 d.
wethers fetched 9cl per lb., and ewes from
d the It is used by the RICHEST,
There was very little lamb in the market, an On acootmt of its BEAUTY,
after, at from 65s to yos per cwt. There
small quantity that changed hands fetched from 9.1 to
Antl
9,5 d per lb. We had about 1,500 store cattle from by the POOREST because of its CHEAPNESS I
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Ireland, but they came to hand in a very rough con.
dition, and did not seem to tempt custome ,rs • a good Holm Raoul? & Box.
many were left unsold. Milch cows were in moderate Shepherd's Bush, October 513, 1874.
tin the Letter from Gentlemen,—" lam very much pleased
supply, and there was a slight improvemen THE DUciitiltd with your /WARE BLUE. I have now
trade, at firm prices. There were about 400 pigs on OF mad It for some thee. and both for
offer, and all were sold, bacon at lis6d to us 9d, and EDINBURGH'S BEAUTY of COLOUR and BCONORY It bx
Laundreat SURPASBF23 any other I have hitherto used."
porkers lax jd la 12X Gd per score. Yount respectfully, SARAH GARDNER.
METROPOLITAN, TiluitsDAY. We have a Laundress to MILE the Duke of Dilnbtugh.
larger number of foreign but smaller of English beasts,
the total being exactly the same as last Thursday. PRICE ONE PENNY THE SQUARE.
Choice English, being scarce, are not much lower, Beware of Injurious Imitations.
but on the average our quotations are with difficulty Sold in Dorchester by
_C. PAssorts, Wholesale and
obtained. The supply of sheep is shorter, both of Retail Grocer; and in Weymouth by R. J. Wararrr;
English and foreign ; trade, however, is v dull and HUNT and COX, and F. N.reliVp= Wholesale and
cry ,
Monday's quotations arc scarcelp realised. The trade Family Grocers; And by all le Grocers, Oil-
for calves remains unaltered. There are only 45 men, and Druggists.
English milch cows and no f • oretgn ; trade is better.
Our foreign supply consists of sso brans 3,860 sheep,
and tho calves.
(Per stone of sib.)

• 6. I. 6.
• • •• •• 610 In 6
•• .• 6 6436
• 4 0146
•• BW7
•• .• 6 6t06
6 6•36

Bert Scots. Ilertdords, c.
Bart Shorthorns
Second quality Boasts..
Bart Downs and lialddireds
Beet Lonrwools ,
Ewes and Second quality

•• .. 4 °toe 8

Nods, 1,240 ; Blimp Ind Lembo, 6,800 ; adv05,.2804; Airs 610.6

METROPOLITAN MEAT.—THLIRSDAY.
Modcmtc supplies, trade inactive. I'ork about 6d.
lower.

per stonc of BW. by the carcase.)
s. d. ,d. s. d. I. d
Boa .. .. 34t0 6 8 1 Veal .. .. boto 5 g
Mutton .. .. 4 oto 0 4 Pork .. .. 4 Bto 6 4
&lit Aykobury Fresh Butter .. 10s. per doom 11.
Second do. do. .. .. .. las „
JAL Baum 4 OD. 143, New Most Market, Banthfickl.

HAY AND STRAW.
Trade to-day was affected by the weather, and
and prices were slightly easier.
(Per Load of 30 Troika)
Fun Meadow Hay ON to 234 a.
Interior Latto• • •• f•Sa to 755.
&raw RS& to 508.
Prime old Clover •• 100 L to 164 a
Interior Ditto tild. to 95a

ELECTRICITY IS LIFE.
PIILVERMACHER'S PATENT

(21_ ALVA NIC CHAIN-BANDS, BELTS
N.._11 BATTERIES, RECENTLY IMPROVED.
Approved by nu Academy of Medicine of Paris and otker
Medical Authorities in England and abroad.
These Medico-Electric Appliances, though used
externally, have an internal action ; and, awing to
the Physiological, Physical, and Chemical effects of
the Electricity which they gently and permanently
Impart to the system, they promote digestion, circula-
tion, and nutrition, thereby assisting Nature in her
efforts to restore the normal balance of health and
vigour in a debilitated constitution.
Electricity' the prime actor in the process of life,
pervades all living organism, and its identity with
nerve force is no conjecture, but a positive scientific
fact, known to all versed in the teaching of Electro-
physiology. Consequently, in Nervous Exhaustion,
1-5,-I Debility, and various Functional Disorders, the
result of electrical deficiency, the above Appliances
are Nature's most congenial and reliable remedy, as
Is proved by the success of the past 30 years.
Recent improvements also enable sufferers to benefit
from the vast curative powers of these self-applicable
galvanic appliances in a warm and dry state.
MR. PULVERhIACHER would call attention to
the following, among the many eminent? scientific,
and other Testimonials to the value of his inventions,
signed by the elite of the medical profession, as a
recognition of these great improvements.
" Wo, the undersigned, have much pleasure in
" testifying that J. L. PuLvensiscuka's recent ins-
" provements in his Voltaic Batteries and Galvanic
" Appliances for Medical Purposes are of great im-
:'portance to Scientific Medicine, and that he is
entitled to the consideration and support of every
"one disposed to further the advancement of real and
" useful progress.
"Dated the oth day of March, 1866."
CH ARAMS LOCOCK
(ltart., F.R.C.P., Physician to EM. the Queen).
We. FERO USSON
(hart, F. R S., late Surgeon to 11. SL the Queen).
II EMIT HOLLAND
(Bert., M.D., FAS., Physician to IL M. the
Queen).
J. RAN*I.I, MARTIN
Mart., Cll., Ml)., F. Rik ) &e.
DR. C. HANDFIELD JONES, F.R.C.P., F.R.S.,
Physician to St. Mary's Hospital, under data March
10, Istki, in a similar Testimonial as above, adds—
"I am satisfied that he is an honest, earnest.
labourer in the field of science, and I think that he
"deserves to meet with every encouragement from
"the Profession and from scientific men.'
The Bona-Fide Evidence of the efficacy of these
appliances is supplemented by the following paragraph
recently found in the standard work fp. 76, PIM of
Joel, limo, M.D., Clinical Professor of Obstetrics at
Cincinnati :
"In those cases where it is desirable to produce •
continuous current of galvanism and without the
intervention of conductors or electrodes., there is no
Instrument superior to Pulvermachers Improved
Galvanic Chains. . These chains are very useful
in many nervous disaniers,

MANURES.—WEDNUDAY.
Per ton—.l d. £ s.
Bone Ash (on 70 per cent) .. 8 otoo 5 0
Peruvian Guano, direct lic.int Importers'
Stores, in lots of 30 tons.. •12 1 0— .
Do. do., smaller quantities 13 0-14
Dome • • • .. • e 0-61
Do., cruanea .. 7 0-71
Do., half-Inch • 0 0— 0
Do., dust . .. 71 0-8
Animal Chercoel (70 per cent phosphate).. 6 0— 6
Nitrate of sod., in London • 12 0-12 1
Do. do. In Liverpool . 111 0-12
Sulphate of Ammonia.. 10 0-20
Gypeum • 1 0— 1 1
E. Poem and Co., (London Manure C,0.1
116, Fenchurch Street, E,C.
SEEDS.

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Nothing of importance has occurred since our last,
in the agricultural seed trade. For red clovers a little
more inquiry has manifested itself, but as yet there
has been an absence of the speculation which often
springs up during the summcr months. Trefoils also
exhibit no movement. Holders of alsike and white
clover are firm in their demands, owing to the
unfavourable reports of the new crops. Of winter
tares the supply seems nearly exhausted ; as the
season advances, the demand, of course, diminishes.
Small orders continue to drop in for trifolium incar-
natum. With regard to canary seed, quotations keep
steady at the late advance. America still keeps a com-
petitor with this country for this article on the Dutch
markets; the quantity of home-grown seed offering is
small. Hemp seed is dearer. For white and brown
mustard the trade is slow. Feeding linseed is obtain-
able on moderate terms. Owing to its scarcity, fine
rapeseed is higher. Blue boiling peas are in active
request. Other articles in the dearth of transactions
offer no subject fur remark.—John Shaw and Sons.

Muscular Debility Aphonia Rheumatism
liendplcgia Epilepsy Dyspepsia
Paralysis Torpid Liver Paralysis (Bladder)
Central Paralysis Asthma Chorea
Spinal Paralysis Amenorrhma Impotency
Neuralgia Dysinenerrluea Writer's Cramp
Sciatica Spinal Irritation Historical Cramps
Stiff Joints Nervous Debility and Contractions
Hysteria Constipation Loss of Smell
hysteric Paralysis Deafness(Nerv's.) Loss of Taste, &c."

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