The Express.
London, England, 1863-12-08 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8, 1863.

THE SMITHFIELD CATTLE SHOW.
(THIS DAY.)

The great show at Islington this day, opened, as
it has been, to the public for a shilling, has proved to be
a great success. The attendsooe op to 1 o'clock was quite
equal to that of last year, when the exhibition of cattle
in the northern part of the metropolis, in • hand-
some building, had all the charm of novelty. Not
long after the doors were opened the various
aisles began to wear an animated appearance, and the
throng went on gradually increasing till at noon the whole
building was pervaded by • multitude, chiefly belonging to
the middle class, who proceeded with the work of inspection
in • business-like and resolute manner. The Reagan ba-
zaar, as it has been termed, comprising a vast number of
curiosities adapted for presents, WAS visited by large •am-
bore, and seemed almost to divide the interest of the show
with its special and legitimate attractions.
The implement department sod the exhibition of new
dames of objects greatly enhance the interest of the ex-
hibition, and the public manifest • close and intelligent in-
terest in all that ia presented for their inspection.

The soleadid cups and other honorary prism are planed
in a conspicuous position in the building, and naturally
attracted much observation.

The sales of prominent animals, always an interestiog
feature in the Show, are already proceeding briskly, end
several of the chief specimens of stock have found par-
oboists either from the metropolis or the country. The
Prime Consort's prize Devoe, the i wiener of
20/., has been bought by Mr. Ryas, of Ply-
mouth ; and in the some department Mr. Heath's
prise animal of 301., which hes oleo puked the sum medal
of the club, has become the property of Mr. Lowman, of
the New North•road. Mr. Wortley's prize Devon steer,
winner of 301. and the silver medal, an animal which has
deservedly attracted the greatest attention amours the con-
noisseurs, hem been sold to Mr. Comfort, of Fartingdos-
stmt.

Among the shorthorne, Ledy Lubbock's heifer, the winner
of the first prim of 251. and the silver cup, of the value of
401.—a beast of remarkable symmetry--though it some&
special notice all the morning, bad not found a warmer
up to 1 o'clock. In the Some breeds, Mr. Wil-
liam Wood's 101. prise animal has been obtained by
Mr. Clements, of Croydon. Among the purchasers of
black stile are Mr. Collingwood, of Upper-street, Isling-
ton, Mr. Geo. Stone, of Watford, MINIM Clayton and
Hill, of llarchmont-street, and Mr. Copeland, of Windsor.
The sales of sheep seemed so far to be rather slack, but
purchasers of such excellent pens cannot fail to come for
ward.

It should be added that all the arrangement' were with-
out exception exoelleat, sad that the public as well as the
salmi& found every needful provision for their comfort and
menexime.

SMITHFIELD CLUB.-(THIS DAY.)

The annual meeting of the members of the Smith-
field Club was held at 1 o'clock, at the offices of the club,
Agricultural Hall ; the Presides', Lord WALIMNORAM, in the
chair. Among those priori were Lord Trainer, president
elect, Lord Benson, Mr. Fiber Hobbs, Yr. Teer, Mr. Davey,
Mr. R. Stokes, Mr. H. Corbel, Mr. Garrett, Mr. G. Terser,
Mr. Moore, Mr. C. Barnard, Mr. W. Arden, Mr.. 7. Howard,
Mr. Sainsbury, Mr. Giblet' &c.

The report, which we. read by the Hos. SUMMIT (Mr.
Braedreth Gibbs) coagratulated the members os meeting fa
the first time under the sew constituting. The Warn in band
amounted to 4,3811. 14s. 3d., and the committee ainfidently
anticipated that they would be enabled further to acreage
the amount of prises next year. The entries fa the present
show were in excite of them ea any previous occasion.
On the maim of Lord BOWIES, seconded by Lord
TILF.DZOI,II, Earl Spencer was rusanimonaly elected president
for the year 186.5.

Seven member; of the council retired by ballot, in accord-
ance with the new comMitatios, Ma., Mr. Bentley, Mr.
B. E. Bennett, Mr. J. Claydoe, Mr. J. Giblet!, Mr. W.
Ladd, Mr. R. Smith, and Mr. J. Shuttlewortb. Mr. T.
Bennett bed resigned hie mat.
. .

The following gentlemen wens elected to All the vs-
CilleilS :—lll. Charles Howard. Mr. H. Smith, Mr. lt,
Overman, Mr. H. I,7.oarrf, Mr. Jolla Thompson, Mr..7cesph
Robinson, Mr. John Barkley, sod Mr. Robert Leeds.

WEATHER REPORT.-(THIS DAY.)

TIIIIIDAY, D 3 31-113 M 4 3 AM.

SHIM fallff&—(THlS DAY.)

Two &Mom.

The railway market is rather firmer to day,
although there is not much increase of business,
and the general tendency of prices is more favour-
able. Midland stock has risen 1 per cent., London
and North Western and Lancashire and Yorkshire
1, and Great Eastern I. Metropolitan stock con-
tinuee heavy, and has experienced a further reduc-
tion of 1 per cent. Caledonian has also receded }.
London and North Western sto}ck is now quoted
105 to } ; Great Western, 63 to ;
1271 to 128; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 108} to
; Great Northern, 126} to 1221(;) Caledonian,
116} to 117} ; South Eastern, to } ; Great
Eastern, 49 to } ; London and South Western,
101} to ; and Metropolitan, 110 to UL
Grand Trunk of Canada Fourth Preference De-
ferred Stock has declined, while Bombay and
Baroda is firm. Dutch Rhenish shares are inquired
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