Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-09-29

81, and the entries 30s. The largest contrib
utor is S. P. Champuey of Grafton, after
whom follow VIM. b. Fox, Sylvanus Sears,
Samuel FL. Cotton, and Isaac Mills of Worces
ter. Charles w. Gleason of Holden, and Joel
Knapp of Satton, each make fine display of
potatoes The Mammoth. Hubbard and Mar
row squashes, are a leading feature of this
branch of the exhibition, and this display of
them has never been approached on any for
mer year.
The floral department is much better than
usual but we have no room for details at this
time. We cannot, however, omit to notice the
fine display of plants in pots, by VIM. t. Mer-
riield, and by VIM. A. Wheeler, both of which
are highly creditablc to their respective gar
deners. A beautiful floral design by Mrs. S.
d. Ward of Shrewsbury, also attracted uni
versal notice and commentator. A visitor
from another state says
'"rhe collection of flowers. fruits, and vege-
tables, is worthy of place which strikes
stranger as pre-eminently city of gardens
We gave place dur danes first, and noted as
worthy of special admiration, floral designof
pitcher and goblet by Mrs. s. d. Ward of
Shrewsbury baskets of cut flowers contrib
uted by MeSdaneS Brooks, Salisbury, and
Morse, of Worcester; large collection of
Verbenas from Mrs. j. c. Ripley: vase of
cut flowers and one of asters, which for pertec-
ton of form and variety of color, were I'M
surpassed; bouquets of mixed flowers from
VIM. A. Wheeler, the roses remarkable for
their beauty, as well SIS a handsome show Of
pot plants from VIM. T. Mortified and VIM
A. Wheeler, and a frame of cut flowers, YER
benas, and pansies the last of which were Won
derful for their size, beauty, and variety.
worcester west Agricultural Exhibition.
The ninth annual Cattle Show and Fair of
the Worcester County West Agricultural So
ciety, took place at Barre, Tuesday and
Wednesday, Sept. q and %. Tuesday was
devoted to the reception of articles for exhibi-
ton and premiums, the organization of Com
mittees, &c. The blowing MATCH the trial Of
working oxen, the cavalcade of horses entered
for exhibition, numbering $50 in all, and the
exhibition of stations, work horses, carriage
horses colts of one year old and upwards,
took place Wednesday forenoon.
The exhibition of fruits and manufactured
articles was at the Town Hall, which was well
filed during both days. The exhibition of
butter and cheese was much greater than last
year. but of fruits hardly up to the average for
that agricultural region, although fine speci
mems were on exhibition. The show of horses
and cattle was much greater than ever before.
One pair of Black Hawk mares, and one
Of Efbor, Hon braaJ nuynad ku Matthew
Washburn of Worcester, excited great interest.
The estimated value of both is $1,000. Either
pair will go mile inside of three minutes to-
gether.
The single carriage horse of Moses Ruggles,
| Chief Marshal, which won the LIST premium of
| SIS, was driven in the exhibition by the daugh
ter of the contributor, aged 10, accompanied
by her mother. The cavalcade from Ware,
under the command Of Capt Wetherell, num-
bered so horaes. -Four OK wagons, ornamented
with evergreen trees, and laden with farm pro-
ducts, came with the town team from Oakham.
| The Oakham Brass Band, and a numerous
delegation oil ladies and gentlemen and chill
dren, accompanied them.
| AT about one o'clock, procession was form
ed in front of the Naquag House, and proceed
ed to the Orthodox Church, under the direc-
ton of Moses Ruggles, chief marshal, and his
assistants, where the annual address was de-
livered by Dr. George b. Loring of Salem.
| The Barre, Oaxham, and Ware Brass Bands,
furnished music for the occasion. The subject
of DrLarinn's address was, the necessity OF
Ii 1 49, L =
agEheeqlsH Gae eaauGa SAT treating It in manner
speak on agricultural matters, from practical
experience, as well as theoretical knowledge.
After the address, the premiums declared in
the reports of the several committees were
read by Mr.. David Rice, as follows =
BULLS TWO YEARS OLD AND UPWARDS
There were four entries, The first premium of
300 was awarded to John W Corbn of Barre, the
"a of 4 90to Wm Watson Of Princeton, the Sd of
90 to John Ellsworth of Barre, and the 4th of
200 to VIM Hamilton of Hardwck.
BULLS UNDER TWO YEARS OLD.
There were entries. The LIST premium of 90 to
David Rice of Barre, the I'd of 90 to Henry Els
worth of Barre, the Sd of 90 to VIM Adams Jr of
West Brooktield, and the 4th of 90 to j. f. ELS.
| worth of Barre.
BULL CALVES
There were entries. The LIST premium of 8 90 was
awarded to Albert Cleveland of Barre the I'd off 90
! to Justus johnson of Barre and the Sd of 90 to
| Barnes of Hardwick.
For the best six cows owned and kept together
seven entries) the lst premium of II was award
ed TO Henry Kendall of Barre, the I'd of 90 to
| VIM Robinson, Jr, of Barre, and the Sd of 90 to
| Samuel Ellsworth Of Barre.
For the besttwo cows kept together, -four entries
| LIST premium of 6 90 to Henry Ellsworth of Barre
| and the second of4 90 to Peter Harwood of Barre
For the best cow kept alone -four entries LIST pre-
MUM offs 90 to Joseph Reed of Princeton, and the
| I'd of3 90 to John w Brigham of Barre.
HELPERS
For the best two years old that gives milk three
entries,l 4 % to Harding Allen of Barre.
For the best two years old heiier, siX entries LIST
premium of 800 TO Henry a Hoyt OF New Braintree
| the second of200 to Justus Johnson of Barre and
the I'd OF 100 to VIM W Watson of Princeton.
OF yearling heiters there were 24 entries First
premium of 800 to VIM w Watson of Princeton I'd
of2OOto Justus johnson of Barre and the Sd OF loo
to Henry A Hoyt of New Braintree.
OF heller calves not more than months old (13
entr1es,) LIST premium of 800 to VIM w Watson of
Princeton, the I'd of 200 to VIM Brown of Hard
wick, and the Sd of 100 to VIM W Watson of
There was no entry of heifer calves.
WORKING OXEN NOT LESS THAN EIGHT YEARS OLD
was awarded TO L Il Mirick of Princeton the I'd of
400 to Henry Boyles of Princeton. Sd of 600 to Jos
hbnnckley OF Barre 4th Of 800 to VIM Watson
OF Princeton 9th of 400 to Warner Smith of Barre
6th of300 to Caleb HARDWOOD of Barre, and 7th Of
z,oO to VIM Bancroft of Petersham.
STEERS.
OF three years old steers there were four cntr;os
For the best broken to yoke LIST premium of 800 To
9 Boyles of Princeton, the I'd of 400 to Charles
S"i VI oaIie, anu lle ou OF oUU 10 Justus john
son of Barre. ~
OF 2 years old steers there were Is entries. 1st
premium Of 400 to George Warner of IIardwick.
I'd of 800 TO Albert Cleveland of Barre; Sd of200
to Joseph w Powers of Hardwick
" trained pair steers under years old q entries
only,) LIST premium of 300 TO Nathan b Reed of
Prlnceton; I'd of200 to VIM w Watson of do
On entries Of pair yearling steers LIST premium of
5.0O to VIM w Watson of Princeton; I'd of 200 to
Charles Carr1th Of Barre, and third of 90 to Jos
w Powers of Hardwick
OF steer calves, entries, LIST premium of 300 TO
VIM w Watson of Princeton; 81 of 200 to Geo w