The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-11-17

To the Members Of the ADDISON County Ag-
ricuitr~at Society:
Your Committee on Merino Ewes and
pens of 25. would respectfully report thai in
the discharge Of the duties assigned them,
they have examined the several hocks pre-
secuted for their inspection, and have awarded
The several premiums as follows:
The first premium for the best pen of )
Merno Ewes, to Edwin Hammond, Of
MIddlebury, $500
I'd Best TO l.. c. RemIee, Shoreham, 400
Sd s. w. Jewett, Weyhr dge, 800
4th NJ. w. c. Wright, ShoTeham, 200
II was difficult matter TO decide between
The different pens Of excellent sheep presen-
ted, their respective merits being so neatly
equal. MIR. Hammond's sheep were thought
to excel the others in build aud size, being
their equals in point of feece.-The merits
of MIR. Remilee's sheep were so nearly on
par with them, that the committee were un-
der the necessity of making repeated exami-
nations OF both. before they were enabled to
decide between the two. Mr.. Remilee's
sheep were but one year old. and the COM
mittes are of the opinion that another wear
will develope more fully their size and form,
and make them quite equal TO any on the
ground.
1t was a no less difficult task to decide he
tween The sheep Of MIR. Jewett g. Mr.Wright's,
both pens Of which were yearIings, but the
superior build of those belonging to Mr. Jew
eft was thought TO merit the prize aIrho'
those belonging to Mr.. Wright had Aeeces
that had few, il any. superiors on the ground
Ii certainly reflected little disciedt TO the
several pens Of fine ewes, TO be beaten by
,uch sheep as the above. Many ofihem de-
serve notice. A pen of fine Jarvis Ewes,
presented by Mr.. Remilee of Shoreham. re-
markable for their fue whi'e feccee, posses
sing beautiful crimp. aud long stable.
A pen of old ewes,by Mr.. Wright of Shore
ham, showing some excellent qualities.
A pen OF ewes by Mr.. Tyler Sickney Of
Shoreham, remarkable for their size and
Constitution.
Another pen Of yearling ewes by Mr.. s.
w. Jewett, and also pen containing ten
yearling ewes imported from Spain last
Spring. These possessed fine form andwere
| remarkable for the length Of their wool Of
good quality; but not having been in the
State one year, they could not he presented
for premium. They will no doubt prove a
valuable acquisition TO the focks Of
County. A pen of ewes by Mr.. Philo Jew
cit of Weybridge were superior; one ofihem
twelve years old is still remarkable for con-
stitution and fleece. Mr.. Cuttings of Shore
ham presented fine eve. quite equal TO any
on the ground she would probably have re-
ceived portion Of the premium money had
she been found with others that equalled her
self in good qualities.
The first premium for the hest pen Of 25
ewes we wsrded TO Mr.. Edwin Hammond of
Middlebury. 500
2d do to Mr.. S.W.Jewett DfWeybridsc, 800
Mr.. Reuben Hall Of Cornw all presented
a pen of 25 ewes, remarkable for their fine
forms and exhibiting signs OF a strong consi-
tuition and heavy fleece, though not as fine as
the above named hocks. Mr.. Nazro Nor
throp OF Shoreham presented pen of 25
ewes of superior build. and very long, heavy
heeces. Mr.. Dan Warner Of Cornwall and
Phio Jewett Of Weyhridge, each presen-
ted pen of good grade ewes.
The first premium for the best pen Of %
Lambs we awarded to Mr.. Prosper EIitharp
of Bridport, 500
ID do TO Mr.. Reuben Hall Of Cornwall. 800
MIR. Elilharp's Lambs. in the opinion Of
your committee, possessed superior build
and were The best coated sheep on the
ground. Mr.. Halls lambs exhibited marks
OF great premise, Of large 6eecrs Of good
quality, and good build, TO ensure strength of
constitution. Mr.. s. w. Jewett presented a
pen Of 25 lambs. so nearly equal to those
presented by Mr.. Hall, as to call for much
close examination TO detect any difference.
Your Committee were pleased to see so large
an exhibition Of fine sheep rs were presen
ted to their inspection. The exhibition GER
tainly reflects great credit on the unequalled
1ocks ofAddison County. The sheep that
came under their notice. very fine, were the
lambs belonging TO Mr.. Eliiharp, which
were thought to excel any sheep in this
particular that ever came under their notice.
The sheep that came under the notice off your
Committee, with a few exceptions. were very
free from any hard yolk or gum that has
heretofore formed such an objection to many
Of our Merino sheep. In conclusion. your
Committee would say, that the time they
had 10 make the examination Of
large number Of pens Of sheep was so short
as 10 make it impossible TO make their minute
and repeated examination OF all the flocks
presented. that they would have been 81 ID
10 have made, to have arrived at their con-
illusions. They also regret the want Of more
minute description in many Of the speci6ca-
lions accompanying many fine sneep. Of
their age. keeping &c. All Of which is most
respectfully submitted.
ALBERT CHAPMAN,
for the Committee.
Weybridge, Oct. I'd, 1916.