Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-02
HENRICO AGRICULTURAL AND HOR-
TICULTURAL SOCIETY.
October Meeting, 1910.

TICULTURAL SOCIETY.
October Meeting, 1916.
The Executive Committee, in presenting list
Of the Socety's Premiums for the present year,
feel called upon 10 appeal again most earnestly
10 the Farmers OF The County 10 come forward
promptly 10 its support. Ii is for their benefit
chiefly that Agricultural Societies are established,
and 10 them therefore il more especially belongs
10 sustain them.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Society Of
Elenrico County commenced litle more than five
years ago, with five members-yet in the course
Of few months, and so soon as an appeal was
made to the citizens of Richmond its numbers
increased 10 more than 300 and BY those citi.
zens il has ever since been principally sustained
whist the great body Of the farmers, and even
some OF The most wealthy, have given il no sup.
port whatever. There are, il is true, 10 be found
among IFS members some of the most devoted
Jealous and active farmers-bnt they constitute
small minority Of the agrcuurisls OF the
County; and The great majority who give it no
support, are fully able 10 sustain two or three So
cieties. We respectfully urge that this state OF
things ought not longer 10 continue, and we hope
this appeal 10 The public spirit OF Inconsistencies
will not be in vain.
To The liberal supporters. OF the Society in the
City, this Committee feels It wholly unnecessary
fled as they are, that in the past there is sure
guarantee for The future, SO long as The Society
shall be conducted upon the principles thus lar
approved and sustained. And we trust that in
the improved and increased supplies OF the City
Markets in various necessaries and Injuries, the
products OF rural labour, these generous patrons
will receive ample remuneration.
The next Exhibitions OF the Society will take
place al its Annual Meeting in the City OF Rich
mond, in the month Of October, with Plough
ing Match. Notice OF the day OF commencement
and OF the places oil exhibition, will be given in
due time
THE FOLLOWING PREMIUMS ARE OFFERED.
STOCK.
l. For the best Stallion, calculated TO produce
Stock for The saddle, harness or draft, the
property OF the exhibitor, $40
3 For The best Brood Mare of the same de-
scriplion, 10
s. For The best Saddle Horse the property
of the exhibitor, 5
4. For The best Work Horse, The property
Of The exhibitor, 5
s. For the best Mule, raised by the exhibitor 5
Committee Of Arard-Dr. Ro. II. Cabell, Fred.
Boyden and P. nj. Tabb, Jr.
8. For the best Bull, the property Of the e.
hibitor, S
7. For The best Cow, OF native stock, the
g. For The best Cow, OF improved stock, the
property Of the exhibitor,
9. For the bes, pair OF Oxen, the property
Of the exhibitor, 5
Committee Of A,oard Andrew Stevenson, Jo-
seph Mayo and William d. Sims.
10. For The best Boar, the property Of the ex-
hibilor, IS
IL. For The best Brood Sow, to be exhibited,
il practicable, with litter o. Pigs, The
property Of the exhibitor, s
Committee Of Apdrd-Jacob Shook, Chas. T.
Bolts and Jas. M. Sublet.
ID For The best Buck, The property ofthe ex-
hibitor, 50
10. For the best lot OF Ewes, not less than
three, the property OF the exhibitor, S
Committee Of Apard-Dr. Geo. Watson Edwin
Wight and John B. Young.
II. For the best specimen Of Domestic Poul-
,ry-as Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Hens
and Chickens-for each specimen 2
Committee of Award-O. A. Suecker, Thos.
g. Bigger and John Carer.
Is. Committee on Market Gardcns-JosePh Sim
ton. F. Boyden, J. M. Subleii and VIM. Pal
mer.
This Committee, whose premiums have al
ready been awarded al the Spring Meeting is
requested, 10 report upon The condition Of the gar
dens al the Fall Meeting, especially OF the Premi-
ORCHARDS, FRUITS, &c.
I6. For the beat Orchard Of Peaches, the property
of the exhibitor, SIS
II. For the best Orchard OF Apples, the pro-
perry of the exhibitor, 5
lS. For the best specimen of Fruits, the pro-
ducton of the exhibitor, 6
70. For the best specimen Of Dried Fruits,
The production of the exhibitor,
Committee nj Arard-John Carter, Edwin Hill
and Francis Staples.
90. For the best specimen OF Domestic Wine, the
production OF The exhibitor, IS
81. For The best specimen OF Cider, the pro-
ducton OF the exhibitor, 5
Comr,,ttce Of Award-R M. Burton, VIM. M.
Harrison, and W. II. Haxall.
%. For the best specimen Of rare and beautiful
Flowers, Plants or Shrubs, The produe-
ton Of the exhibitor, 10
%. For the second best specimen OF Flow
ers, Plants, &C., 5
Palmer and VIM. G. Overon.
81 For The best specimen OF Butler moi less than
5pounds, the production otlhe exhibitor S.
25. For the second best specimen, 4
26. For the third best do. 5
81. For the fourth best do. z
Committee Of Ladus-Mrs. q. A. Myers, Mrs.
Mills. Mrs. Jas. Lyons, Mrs. J. c. Hobson, Mrs.
H. I'LL, IL, MIS hcuut WIS., othsoh @ho AhA'' ".
A. Savage.
Committee on Mechanic Aris-Samuel d. De-
noon, T. C. Rice, John ]. Bntord, Thos. Tyrer,
Alex. Hill, Thos. Otey, Samuel Freeman and
John d. Quarles.
Al a meeting of the Committee appointed by
The Executive Committee Of The Henrico Agri-
cultural and Horticultural Society, 10 procure
specimens of the Mechanic Arts,
On motion, Resolved, That Silver Medal be
awarded for the bes, specimen OF the following
articles
|. For the best specimen Of Bedseads.
Q. For the best specimen OF Wardrobes.
3. For the best specimen of Fur or Silk Hats.
4. For the best specimen of Saddles, Brides,
Harness, &c.
S. For the best specimen of Dress Goats.
6. For the best specimen OF Fowling Pieces.
I. For the bes, specimen Of Coaches.
s. For the bes, specimen Of Bugsies.
9. For The bes, specimen OF Sulkeeys.
10. For the best specimen Of Boots for gentlemen.
IL. For the bes, specimen OF Shoes for ladies'.
! -. For The best specimen of Granite Fronts