The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1857-10-07
A. Hassel,ine, for the best sample of syrup

A. Hasseltne, for the best sample of syrup
made from the Chinese sugar cane.
There were several samples of "Lades
Ilandiwork" exhibited, (which says the
committee, to examine and report upon
such articles "reilect great credit upon the
skill and good taste Of those who made
them" The samples exhibited by Mrs.
William Black. Mrs. William J. Curcton,
Mrs. J. II. X Belk and Mrs. N. Nj. farbo-
rough were highly lNuded, and most dcser-
| vedly so, by the committee. But most es-
pcciallv did the committee praise quiit
made by a daughter of w. J. Cureton,
Missile Of seven summers only. At the con-
.cIuson of the report the committee says
Your committee think that this branch
of industry should be encouraged 10y the
Society. And for tha: purpose recommend
that regular premiums be offered"
No action has as yet been taken upon
|. this excellent recommendation, but the chair
man of the commi,tee,was anxious to secure
an unappropriated cup for some of the ar
,icIcs, above mentioned. This proposition
failed, but Dixon Birnes, CALAMITY came to
the rescue and the result was, that fine
silver cup, presented to the society by DIR.
! Cureton, was ordered TO be offered rs pre-
MUM, ut the next falr for woman's handi-
work. So now, We may safely assert, that
hereafter W oman will have place in tho
picture, with rirh premiums for the work
| of her hands
To excite spirit of emulation, and there
by promote agricultural interests several
gentlemen have presented fine silver cups to
the Society, to be competed foi rs follows
Dixon Barnes cup 10 be given as pre-
MUM for the greatest yield Of Cotton on
one acre of upland. The plan of manur-
ing and mode of culture to be furnished by
those competing.
Another cup by the same liberal gentle
man, to be given as premium TO that mem.
Der of the Society, whe will on the 18th of
July next, show the best regulated aud hest
cultivated farm. A committee Of inspec-
ton to be appointed by the President At his
convenience
NJ u. Crawford, cup 10 be given as
premium for the best Jack.
). b. Massey, cup to he given. as pre-
MUM to that member of the Society, who
WILL on the 18th of August next, show the
best average crop of corn. The quality of
! the land 10 be taken into considerations
| a committee OF inspection to be appointed
by the presiden; q; his cony enience.
DIR Cureton, a cup 10 be given as pre-
MUM for the best specimen of needle work.
Dixon Barnes, James III. Withcrspoon, Jno.
| w. Cook, John Williams and John r.
! Wade were appointed n committee, to de-
tcrmine for what specific article, or style of
work, the cup shall be offered as premium.
Due notice will be given, Of the action of
,hc committee.
At the last annual Far, DR.. Cauthen pre-.
scnIcd to the Society, silver cup, TO be uf.
icred rs a premium for the greatest yield Of
corn of one acre. The mode of culture 10
be stated by those competing. Several COM
! pctitors have announced themselves and
! Dixon Barnes, William Stevens, Samuel B.
Massey. William Mcllwain, and William
q. Stewart, we're appointed to examine and
determine.
The Secretary Graves indulgence for re-
mark just here. Many thanks are due the
above gentleman for the cups presented !;
and ii is to be hoped that their lber"lity,
will, hereafter be followed by others able
I" do so, as worthy prrcedeRt' Nothing
viii c"nduce mere 10 excite greater inter
"s' IN the Society nothing viii more ex-
cite to practical experiments aud no surer
method can be fallen nPoU' to give the
members "f The Society, The bcneht OF those
experiments Much good VIII result from
these giits' II Tie members II The Society
VII! enter into The contest Tor them, with
spirit wake mp gentleman Farmers, and
resolve eHeh man OF you 10 take at least
one cup
The Society next proceeded to the cleo
'o' o' o'''cers lot 'he ensuing year ana