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London, England, 1858-12-21 00:00:00

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h. r Meithurn had, however, alluded to the correspondence
which took place between him and a gentleman at Dur-
ham. He was written to quite unexpectedly when in Len..
don, about a fat cattle show to be established in Durham,
so naexpeetodiy that he had never heard of any likelihood
of ',nether society being established. Hp was asked to be-
come connected with it. He said he had his dour se to'
two societies having a similar object in view and being in
the same county, succeeding, and ho remembered also that
ho belonged to this society and was its patron. (Applause.)
He could not give his sanction to a society which might
enter into a spirit of rivalry with the one of which he was
already a member. (Loud applause.) At the same time
most desirable if some amalgamation could be effected, but
he was sure that the people of Darlington would never
agree to such aniggamation—(laughter and applause)—
although hedid not say so. He offered thatsuggestion as a
remedy. As soon as he heard of what took place at Dar-
lington, he said he had given nothing more than his advice
as a remedy for the evil, and as his advice was not taken he
should not say one word more upon the subject, except that
he meant to adhere to this society. (Cheers.) He did not
think fat cattle shows should be multiplied in the same pro-
portion as agricultural shows. However that and other
things which (concerned the public must be left to the pub-
lic themselves, who should endeavour to avoid any spirit of
rivalry springing up amongst them, for it would in the end
drive one or the other to the wall. His Grace againthanked
them for drinking. his health, and resumed his seat, when
the loud cheers by which he was greeted on rising were
again raised.
Mr. OUTHWAITE, Of BakleSSC, proposed the " Successful
Eibibitors."
Mr. GM responded, and concluded a humorous speech
by giving the " 'Unsuccessful Exhibitors," which was re-
sponded to by
Mr. STOWELL, of Favordale, who convulsed the company
with laughter by the rich humor which ran through his
speech.
The CHAIRMAN next gave "The Judges.".
Mr. C RRAII returned thanks, and in doing so characterised
the show Of gook as very good, there being nothing but
good animals exhibited,
The CHAIRMA.N then propeeed the health of the noble-
man who had filled the vice-chair, and who had travelled
all the way from Sussex in order tp be present on this occa-
sion. Without trenching on politics, hie (the chairman)
thought -he might refer to Lord H. Vane having acted as
sponsor to the speaker of the House of Commons, and gen-
tlemen would be aware that-that office was only entrusted
to a member of long tried ability, integrity, and standing in
the house. (Cheers.)
The Noble VICE-CHAIRMAN was received with enthu-
siastic plaudits. After thanking them for the compliment
they had paid him, he said ho was happy to see Mr,Howard
in the position he then occupied, particularly as there had un-
fortunately been a rival to this excellent society. (Cheers.)
It was owing to this circumstance that he (Lord Harry)) was
anxious to be present on this occasion, because he knew
the interest that Darlington felt in the continuance of its
annual shows, and because he knew they were all deeply
indebted to Mr. Mewburn, and the townsmen of Darling--
ton generally, for the suceem of those shows. (Loud ap-
plause.) It had now existed some years. He had not always
had the advantage of being present on its anniversary
occasions, but this year he certainly was anxious to be here,
because it seemed to him that it was ungenerous, after a
society was established and had reached so high a position,
for any gentleman, however high he might stand in an agri-
culturist's estimation—and he was far from depreciating or.
saying one word derogatory to the character of Mr. Spear-
man as an agriculturist—but still it appeared to him as
hardly wise in . him to attempt to establish in the same
county a rival to this society, which was certainly the third
in the kingdom, Smithfield and Birmingham only taking
precedence. (Cheers.) It was a happy, inspirationwhich had
suggested Darlington as the place of meeting for this society,
inasmuch as it was the centre of a large agricultural district
comprised in Yorkshire and Durham, and had the advantage
of transport from the Lothians, the south of Scotland, and
Northumberland, which has ceased to have an agricultural
society of its own. It was left to Mr. Spearman to adopt
a sort of principle of jealousy of one town towards another,
which we must know will be attended with a painful
effect. (Hear, hear.) In Italy theinhabitants of one town
called their neighbours in another foreigners. It was left to
Mr. Spearman to establish that system in this county, in
order that Durham might be considered as a rival to Dar-
lington. (Hear.) It sounded to him somewhat strange, re-
gretting as he did any spirit of rivalry should exist between
the two places. He could not but say that such endeavours
should be discouraged, and although Durham may be en-
titled in many respects to a society if it pleases to establish
one—and no one would dispute that a society may be esta-
blished providing the funds are forthcoming—yet it is quite
evident that it must injure the existing society, but it was
doubtful whether it will maintain itself.: (Cheers.) A very
large sum of money was contributed by the town of Dar-
lington towards the support of the present society, and
therefore it ought very largely to partake in its benefits.
He was happy to learn the exhibition was superior to its
predecessors, that there were no symptoms of falling off,
that although one or two competitors had not, as usual, at-
tended the show, it was still as good as ever. The society
had progressed beyond their anticipations, and he trusted
it would still continue to do so. He felt as much interest in its
welfare as they did—(applause)—he contributed his sup-
port towards it, and he should continue to do so,—and he
had no doubt the spirit evinced by the North Durham
people would incite persons interested in this society to con-
tribute much more liberally than hitherto. (Loud cheers.)
He concluded by giving the next toast, " The Agri-
culture, Manufactures, and Commerce, and the prosperity
of the town of Darlington" and then resumed his seat
overwhelmed by loud plaudits.
HENRY PEASE, Esq., M.P., on rising to respond to the
toast, was the cause of a fresh outburst of hearty applause.
At that late hour, he said, it would be very unbecoming to
begin to tell them how cattle should be fig, what amount
of turnips they should have each day, and so forth,
neither did he suppose his audience would be at all
edified by his informing them how many revolutions
of his spindles were required to convert a piece of wool
into cloth. The most interesting question which could
come before them on that occasion was whether fat
cattle shows answered the purpose for which they were
intended. If we judged from the progress of our owe shows
they did give satisfaction, and he thought they did furnish
the best beef. (Applause.) If they reverted for a moment
to the Birmingham show, which he had the pleasure of visit-
ing last week, they would find there were 130 entries of
cattle, 90 of pigs. 63 of sheep, a very large number of
poultry, and about 200 of pigeons. It was a magnificent
show ; to see the pretty sights that were to be seen would,
as the saying went, have made one's mouth water. Even
the pigs were gems. (A laugh.) They were truly so, for
they were so fat that they were obliged to have pillows
under their noses. (Loud laughter.) Then the Smithfield
show, which he had the pleasure of visiting yesterday, it
was excellent. He would however leave this subject, merely
remarking that if he, in making a piece of cloth for a lady's
gown ,did it to his own mind he should say it was per-
fect, and so when breeders and feeders produced a good
animal they might say it was perfect, no matter what other
people thought. What did all this competition result in ?
`Why, first in the improvement of agriculture, for they
did not expect to get their animals well fed unless they
cultivated their land—(hear)—and they did not expect to
get their land well cultivated unless it was well drained,
and if it was well drained it would be well managed, and so
they might go on. (Cheers.) How interesting it was to see
that agricultural science was endeavouring to keep pace
with mechanical science ? (Applause.) It had been said
that farmers were asleep—he must say he could not see
that they were. The amount of capital invested in agri-
cultural implements alone was almost incredible. In a
very few houses there was not less than two millions. He
should like to know how large the benefits which even these
two millions were conferring on the country at large. This
large amount circulating about the country was the life
and spirit of agriculture. (Applause.) Mr. Pease then
called their attention to the good results which would follow
from the planting of hedge rows and other kinds of shelter
to high lands, and hoped they would examine the ques-
tion and judge for themselves whether it was a good sug-
gestion or not. Ile also noticed the present agitation
respecting the manuring of grass land with bones, and con-
cluded by alluding to the paper read by Mr. Hawdon to the
farmers' association at Staindrop, which, he said, was deeply
interesting to all who had the interests of agriculture at
heart. (Loud cheers.)
JOSEPH DODDS, Esq., proposed, in a short but highly
eulogistiospeech, " The Stewards, Committee of Manage-
ment, and the Honorary Secretary."
Mr. HODGSON responded, and in making mention of the
trial the society had had to pass through, said that the ap-
peal of the officers for additional subscriptions was nobly
responded to, no less a sum than £l3O being subscribed.
WHYTE MELVILLE, Esq., then gave " The Lady Pa-
tronesses of the Poultry Show, and the Ladies," a toast
which the noble vice-chairman r. sponded to in apt terms.
The toast list was now completed, and the company se-
parated about nine o'clock, highly delighted with the happy
and triumphant termination of this the sixth annual
meeting.

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