Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-09-17
west Brook1leld Agricultural Society.

| L he second annual Far OF the west DrOOk-
field Agricultural Society, and Exhibition of
Mechanic Arts, including West Brooktield and
vicinity, took place yesterday, Sept. l6. The
show of animals, fruits, and manufactured ar
ticles, was much larger than last year.
The day was fine, and large numbers were
present, at least two thousand The business
of the day commenced with the testing of
working oxen and steers, in drawing and back
ing The blowing match took place at twelve
O'Clock, on land of Hammond Brown, east of
the Common, six teams being entered. One
pillow was held by Whitney's Patent Plowman,
which did its work as well as any live Yankee.
AT l o'clock a procession was formed in
front of Gid1ings' Hall, on Main street, east of
the Common, and marched around the Com.
mon to the Town Hall, where dinner was pro-
| vided. The Oakham Cornet Band, fifteen
pieces, Sanford Crawford, leader, furnished
music for the occasion. George E. Clapp of
Brookfield was Chief Marshal, with seven as
sstants.
The dinner, which was excellent was fur
nished by Mr.. George Crowell of the Wicka-
boag House. Mr.. Aaron Kimball of Brook
field, President of the society, presided at the
table, at which $50 persons were seated
When it was finished, speaking was introduce
ed by the President. Among the speakers
were Deacon Josiah Henshaw and Rev. Mr..
Burr of West Brookfeld Hon. Freeman
Walker of North Brookfeld, and Mr.. Samuel
Hathaway of Worcester. Mr.. Burr exposed
the fallacy of the passion for Western emigra-
ton, showing that farming in New England, if
rightly carried ON, may be made as profitable
as at the West
The reports of the committees on premiums
was then read, as follows:
TOWN TEAMS
Thirty pairs of entered. Very fine
| teams were there from Warren, but they not
able to compete in excellence with the West Brook
field teams, which took the premium of So, offered
for the best team from any one town of not less
than ten yoke of oxen not less than years old.
FLOWING WITH ONE PAIR OF OXEN.
Slx teams were entered, put only two were pres
ent. The first premium of SO was awarded to c. w.
Jones of North Brookteld, and the second of 81 to
c. L. and A. w Smith.
WORKING OXEN.
Nine entries made for premiums, but only
five contested. The first premium of SO was award
ed to w Jones, the second of 81 to Ii. Drury of
Warren, and the third of 81 to j. Bosworth of War
rem
WORKING STEERS.
The first premium of $3 was awarded to VIM Adj
ans, Jr of North Brookfeld; and premium of 81
to him for his one year old steers.
cows AND HELPERS.
The first premium of SO, for the best mich COW,
given to L. IL. Chamberlin of West Brookfied;
the second of 81, to Rufus Baker of Warren; and
the third of 81 to L. IL. Chamberlin; 50 to Emmons
Twichell of Brookteld, for the best three years old
heifer; 81 SO to 1; s. Thurston, for the best two
years old heifer 81 to E. Twicell for the best one
year old hefer; and 81 to L. H. Chamberlin, for the
best hefer calf.
FAT CATTLE.
Eleven head were exhibited for premiums The
first of 81 for the best fat was awarded to L.
Wesson of Hardwick; and the second of 81 to the
same-as also the first premium of 81 and the second
of 81 for the best fat COW.
HERDS OF CATTLE.
The first premium of SO for the best herd of milch
cows of not less than five years. was awarded to L.
Wesson well as the second of 81, making i'll all
seven premiums to Mr. Wesson.
SHEEP
For the best buck, the first premium Of 81 to Ly-
sander Wesson of Hardwick, and Fl to L. S. Thurs
ton for the best cosset.
There were only three competitors. The first
premium of 81 for the best boar was given to S. E.
Crabtree; - to Chandler Giddings for the best
breeding SOW; 81 to c. E. Gilbert for the second
best sow; and ST to c. E. Gilbert for the best litter
ofpigs.
BurEER- AND CHEESE.
There were entries, all the specimens being fine
in fry or and of good color The first premium of
~ was given to Mrs. L; II Thompson of West
Brooklield and the second of 81 to AIba Bridges of
Warren. Another lot belonging to Stephen Sibley
of Warren, was nearly equal. A gratuity rec
commended to Miss Carrie Gleason, years old, for
three miniature cheeses other own manufacture.
GRAIN
There were9 entries, including 20 specimens The
premium of 50 was divided between VIM. Adams,
Jr. for his rye and wheat, David Barlow for his
oats, and E. b. Lynde for his best corn and rye.
BREAD.
TIn ffrct,, of al 70 lTrc r
Thurston for her wheat Bread and the second of 81
to L. A. Ainsworh; and the third premium of 81 to
Mrs. A. &. Rich of Warren, for her brown and Ora
ham bread.
FRUIT
The first premium of So, for the best display of
fruit of all kinds was awarded to f. ID Batchelder
of North Brooklied; the second of 81 to q. A. Tom
bin of North Brookiield and the third of 81 to D.
r. Tyler. j. Porter of West Brookiied received 81
for the greatest variety of pears; s. H. Skerry of
North Brookeld 50 cents for the best dish OF Bart
lett pears; Francis Howe of Brookeld SO cents for
the next best dish Of Bartlett pears; Avery Keep 80
cents for his fine display of fruit of all kinds; Seth
Crabtree of West Broodfield SO cents for do. and
Mary and Rachel Lamson of North Brookiield so
cents for five plates of apples.
VEGETABLES.
Five dollars distributed as follows for dishes
of vegetables TO j. Z. Cutler for best Hubbard
quashes, so cents; and % cents to each Of the fol-
lowing named persons: Mrs. NJ. A. Gilbert for a
French squash weighing So lbs; Joel Richards for
do. weighing 35 lbs; A. Keep for two large French
squaShes, weighing respectively rs and 63 lbs; L. s.
Thurston for one weighing As lbs; Trial Spooner
for one weighing SO lbs; Alfred c. White for best
turnps; Galen Ross for four varieties Of potatoes;
o. A. Tomben for jackson white potatoes; S. w.
Bannish for five varieties of potatoes ID. Il. Tyler
for Warren sweet do; David Barlow for Carter do;
Charles Ruggles for Jackson white; VIM. Adams,
Jr for beets and carrots; IL. .. Lamson for best
carrots, onions, and cabbages o. A. romblen for
Victoria rhubarb; S. II. Burroughs for beetS and
carrots; and S. W Bannister for onions.
NEEDLEWoRR AND PAINTING.
Ten dollars were distributed as tollows:-S1 to
Mary A. Blair for ottoman, IS cents to Mrs. A. q.
Rich for bed-quilt 70 cents to Mary Turner for GRO
Chef tidy, rs cents to Mrs. o. Hunt for embroidered
flannel, SO cents to Mary a. Blair for flowers,
so cents to Martha Coombs for embroidered flannel
50 cents Lauretta Leland for embroidery SO cents
to Mrs j b. Patrick for lamp mat, so cents to Mar
tina Coombs for patch work, so cents to Emily Keep
for Oriental painting 50 cents to Lorenda Tomblen
for Grecan painting, so cents to Mrs. j. Wallace for
counterpane, and Is cents each to sundry other
beautiful specimens of handiwork.
THE HORSE EXHIBITION.
AT three O'Clock, on motion of Chandler Giddings,
Secretary of the Society, who olciaed chairman
of the Committee of Arrangements the company
repaired to Main street, to witness the exhibition of
horses. A large number were entered for premiums,
and still larger numbers for exhibition merely. The
premiums awarded as tollows:-
SrALLIONS.
There were two entries for stations. The first
premium of "a was awarded to j. NJ. Vaughn of
East Brookfed for his seven years old and the
second OF SO to Hiram Forbes of East Brooklied.
BREEDING MARES
Seven were entered for premiums; the first of SO
was awarded to Calvin Bliss of Warren the second
of 50 to WIN. Lincoln I'd, of Warren, and the third
| of 81 to George A. Barnes of West Brookleld.
COLTS.
For three year old colts, the first premium of 20
| was awarded to Joseph b. Lombard OF Warren, and
| the second of 81 to r. H. Blair.
0ftwo year old colts, there were number enter
ed, but within the time prescribed by the rules
| of the society. There three entries of two
| year Odds and the first premium of 81 awarded
| to VIM. W. Lincoln of Warren. OF ioals there were
six entries. The first premium of $l was awarded to