Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-09-16

one yearling; and IS cents to T. A. Smith, for two
two years old half AlderHey heifers
WORKING OXEN.
Twenty pairs exhibited for premiums They
were tried with load of 5000 pounds weight in the
drawing match in front OF the Unitarian Church.
The first premium of 50 awarded to John Field
the second OF s. to George Stone, and the third of
STEERS
Three pairs were entered, of three years old The
first premium of 81 awarded to j. NJ. Forbes of
Shrewsbury; the second of 81 to q. Norcross of
Shrewsbury, for the best two years old broken to
the yoke; and the third of 81, to T. w. Wheelock
for the best pair OF yearlings.
Trial Justice Boynton, chairman ofthis committee,
made an exceedingly humorous, instructive and in
terestng report on this topic The first premium of
- was awarded TO John a. Leach of Northboro
tor his boar, of the Chester county white breed A
premium OF 81 was given to L. A. Smith, for his
fine sow, of the Suffolk and Berkshire breed with
pigs; and Il gratuity of 80 cents to Seth Wyman of
Shrewsbury, for his boar OF II months half Suffolk
and halt native premium of 81 was awarded to
Benz L. Brady, for his four pigs, IA weeks old;
gratuity of SO cents Jonas Stone for his two fat
hogs, of the Leicestershre and Suffolk breed with
two pigs. months old so cents TO Thomas Collins
for his large fat hog. 10 5. 5. jackson, a gratuity
OF the same amount would have been awarded for
his two pigs of the Suffolk breed, months old but
want CT funds only forbade.
FOWLS.
Some twenty-five varieties of barnyard fowls were
presented, all very fine. The first premium of 81
was awarded to IL. S. Fayerweather: the second of
30 cents TO G. L. Brigham For the best turkey a
premium of 81 was given to John k Gilmore The
committee recommend gratuity to John johnson
Tor the best lot OF geese to L. s. Taft for the best
black breasted English game fowl to Spencer Cham
berlan for Earl Derby sea-bright bantams and other
varieties and TO Daniel K. Faulkner for his lot of
Spanish fowls.
. Only seven were presented for premiums. The
first premium of 81 was given to Lorenzo Sanderson
Tor the best buck and 81 also to s. 5. jackson for
the best ewes.
Thirteen entries were made. The first premium of
~ Tor the best stallion awarded to j. Brigham;
the second OF 81 for best draft horse to - Brady:
third premium of 81 TO Seth Wyman of Shrewsbury
for the best breeding mare; fourth premium of 81
to D. brigham for the best carriage horse and 81 to
Geo G. Davis of Northboro' for best colt.
FLOWING.
Nineteen teams were presented for the blowing
match, all but one single teams. The first premium
OF S4 was awarded to Arson Warren the second of
30 TO Amos Stockwell OF Sutton, and the third of 50
to George Whitney OF Shrewsbury. Gratuities of 81
each were awarded to W. w. Maynard of Shrews-
bury and j. s Prentiss of Westboro'.
BREAD.
To Misses Abbie l.. Brigham and NJ E. Pierce the
premium of 50 cents each was awarded for the best
loayes of wheat bread, and to Mrs. w Emerson for
the best loaf ofrye and Indian. Other samples al
most us good were presented by Julia Fairbanks,
Honora Powers, Mrs Il. A. Collins Mrs VIM
Cheever, and others, were noticed.
APPLES.
Two hundred and nine varieties were exhibited nv
AZ contributors. j. +. b. Marshall had "A varieties
and to him the first premium of 50 for the largest
ana BEST cOllectlon was awarded. To j, f. Robin
son. for the next best collection of 10 varieties 81;
SO L. A Smith. next best, IL varieties, 81 Among
other excellent specimens, E. ID lockwood OF
Southboro exhibited II varieties IL. o. Fay of
Westboro IA, d. Il. Jewett II, Horatio Ware III, c.
l. Rice g. and 4. Raymond s.
PEARS.
Two large tables very heavily loaded with
from 400 to 800 plates of fine varieties A. Under
wood exhibited 80 varieties, j. jackson "a H. H.
Rising r. j. g. b. Marshall "a, George Forbes is,
w. j. Eaton 10, and j. A. Fayerwether r. The
committee awarded premiums For the largest
and best collection, to A. Underwood, 81; for best
ulsh OF autumn pears, to DIR. Griggs, SO cents; for
cents for best dish winter pears to George Forbes
70 cents Gratuties-To j. f. Is. Marshal SO cents
Dr. Rising so, j. A. Fayerweather rs, b. E. Jewett
70, q. w. Parker %, and VIM. Cheever rs.
PEACHES, PbUMs, OUNCES, AND GRAPES.
. But three plates of peaches were presented. The
first premium Of 81, for the largest and best collec-
tion was awarded to D. Il. Jewett for the best dish
5O cents to j. F. Robinson. Ten varieties of plums
were presented. The premium of so cents, for the
largest and best collection, awarded to d. f.
Jewett and % cents for the best dish, to j. f. b.
Marshall. The Columbian by j. A. Fayerweather
the Blue lmperatrice by A. Underwood the Green
Gage by Josiah jackson, and the Imperial Gage by
j. ID. Mellen, presented u very temptin appearance
But FEW ounces were on exhibition. A line plate of
the Orange variety, presented by Horace Bailey, re-
ceved premium OF so cents. For grapes the first
premium OF 81 was awarded to Emmons RAYMOND
Tor his excellent specimens of the White Sweet Wa
ter, Concord, and Isabella. Another premium of
on cents Tor the next best, given to d. E. Jewett
Other varieties worthy of notice. were exhibited BY
E. NJ Phillips, Rev. Mr. Sheldon and Ii. o. FAY.
VEGETABLES.
The display in this BRUNCH this year by far ex
ceeded that of any former year in this place. Great
credit was awarded the citizens for those For the
best collection of vegetables the first premium of 50
was awarded to Chas. Il. Brigham, who presented 90
varieties 90 cents to f. T. Forbes for best lot winter
squashes; % cents to o. f. Vinton for best pump
kins; 5Q cents TO = - Sssn pest collection of
turnlps "A. course for best collection of DO
atoes, 81 varieties 25 cents to F. Marshall for best
collection of beets; and $50 cents to VIM b. Kim
ball for potatoes and melons
Hollis Cbamberlin of Grafton carried off the nalm
on squashes. lie presented eight the product of one
VINE or seed, the aggregate weight of which was 1854
POUNDS. Inc largest, weighing 70, only the size
OF hens egg, Aug. LIST, having gained in weight
since, over 90 lbs. week. nearly 8 lbs day Two
other squashes are yet the same vine weighing
II and lbs respectively. Not being entitled BY
the rules of the Society, to a premium Mr. Cham
berlin was awarded gratuity of 81 So Other gen.
temen were awarded gratuities for excellent coffee
mons OF vegetables, as follows TO j. +. Marshall
-, L. A. Smith 90 cents, L. Edwards So G. S. Howe
81, and 5. Is. Howe %.
GRAIN.
A premium of 81 awarded to H. Bailey, for
spring Wheat; 5O cents to Geo. III. Raymond Speci-
mems presented by Alexander Kimball were very
fine.
FLOWERS.
An extended report was made awarding credit for
the hne display OF flowers, in the beautiful decora-
tons of the Hail. contributed by the ladies of West
Doro'. PREMIUMS were awarded as follows: For the
largest and best collection of flowers raised by
the competitors, to Mrs. L. IL. Boutee, 50; for the
pest boquct to j. s. Bond, so cents; for the best
mouse plants, to Mrs George Forbes so cents; and
gratules OF % cents each to Mrs S. NJ. Griggs and
Miss M +. Read, for fine displays of cut flowers
OTHER THINGS.
Many specimens OF household and other manufac
lures We're also exhibited but want of space prohib-
It's notice OF them Some beautiful paintings by the
artist Edwards were suspended from the walls
some curious specimens OF Sandwich Island handi-
work excited great attention.
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