Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-25

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Tie most interesting race. and that which en-
crossed the deepest attention, was the ladies' driy
ing, to wagon the contestants being Miss Bachelor
of Upton and Miss IWichell of South birmingham.
Two only of the three heats OFF before the last
train left, Miss Twiche winning the first heat in
3:03li and Miss Bachelor the second in 2;564 They
came in very nearly even both times the difference
being but one or two feet the last time and they
kept almost the whole round of the second heat.
Such OF the premiums as have been announced
are:
Thurber, b A Jonrdan of pton, Lewis Hayward OF
Milford, q Hill.
Fat Catte-S Phipps of Hopkinton, David Mel
Swlne-Six entries; for breeding sows Sumner
Harrington of Milford, Charles Whiting of Upton;
bears, VIM Miller of Milford; best litter of pigs,
VIM knowlton; fat pigs, David Nelson, Newell
Nelson, VIM Miller.
Bulls-Nine entries; LIST premium to Aaron Olaf
lin of Milford for JERSEYS, I'd to Harvey Dodge Of
Sutton for DeyOns, Sd TO VIM KnowltOn for thor
onghbred Ayrshres, Attn to Albert w Gaskili OF
MendOn for Durhams.
Heifers and Gaves-Eighteen Entries-On two
years old LIST and I'd premiums to VIM knowltOn;
next to p Hayward, VIM Miller Warner T.
T Bates of Mendon, James Murray On warnings
Harvey Dodge, J Bruce of HopkiutOn, Barry
Harvey Dodge.
mares with foals premiums TO G Cook Otis
Ihayer, james Murray -Four years old colts, Jo-
seph Rivers; three years old, Phipps I Fisher
I kibby; two years old, Otis Thayer, G Cook
Edgar Allen of HOpkintOn.
Herds, four entries-For best herd of ten CATTLE
VIM knowtOn; best herd OF six cows, David Mel
son of Milford; herd of four Richard Carroll of
Milford.
Sheep-Two premiums to Lewis Bates of Meudon
Of working oxen there were ten entries: steers and
steer calves, six entries; best broke cattle two
tries, and matched pairs, two entries; but the pre-
miums on these were not announced, nor were
those on fruit and vegetables.
To-day will be devoted principally to trial of
WORKING oxen and horses and trotting.
Holden.
The fourteenth annual cattle show of the Holden
farmers and mechanics club was held yesterday
The day opened in dismal sort of way, with thick
clouds threatening rain, but after the exer-
cises began the sun broke through and shone at
intervals during the day. The Worcester brass
band arrived on the nine O'Clock train, and soon
after they reached the common grand cayalcade,
under charge of Chief Marshal Joseph II. Gleason
was formed, consisting of the band squad of
young men on horseback, and some II or Is yoke
of oxen. After parading through the streets for
short time, the trial ofworking oxen took place on
a side street near the This feature of the
show attracted great deal of attention, and was
witnessed by large crowd of interested spectators
The oxen exhibited, which were all of native stock
were of much better class than usual at
this snow and went through the various
trials of strength with credit. There were eleven
yoke entered Tor premiums. Inc trial OF speed and
style of family horses came next, and some of the
entries, though perhaps they would not take premi
ums at larger shows in 40 classes, exhibited very
pretty dashes of speed up and down the principal
street. The regular committee Werel assisted in
making their decisions by large sidewalk delega-
ton, who lined the fences of the common and at
times ventured upon the track in a reckless manner
calculated to cause lively apprehensions for their
safety. Following this trial came foot races and
competitive driving of oxen by different transfers
which attracted a good deal of attention and made
sport.
During the morning large number of people
strOlled about the common and applied themselves
persstently when not watching the different
trials, to enrchng the various itinerant pedders,
who i'll hoarse voices proclaimed their philan-
thropic purpose of freely giving untold riches TO
whoever would invest small sum in prize pack
ages of various sorts. The man with flying horses
and the shooting gallery, who furnished amusement
for many amateur sportsmen, were also literally
patrOniZed.
The show outside was better than usual. In addi-
ton TO the cattle and horses already mentioned,
there were a few entries of Sheep swine and poul-
try. Inside the hall the display of fruit was of fine
quality, though hardly large could be expect
ed, considering the abundance OF fruit grown this
year. Holden is good apple and pear town, but
some of the prominent growers were not represent
ed in the hall. Charles e. & A. H. Bennett were
the largest contributors They exhibited "a vare-
ties of apples and "a of pears There were also
few entries of grapes, pears, ounces and canned
fruit The show of farm products and vegetables of
different varieties very good. Among the most
noticeable articles in this department were three
squashes grown from one seed entered by c. f.. &
y. y.
pounds, and two heavily laden stalks OF mammoth
Dent corn, 10 feet tall entered by Eli Hubbard. The
ladies contributed largely to the indoor show, and
tides, patchwork and other specimens of fine nee
dewOrk, were abundant and universally admired.
There also fair display of cut and potted flow
ers, and floral designs. A collection Of specimens
of 100 different varieties of wood grown in the
town. and some beautiful specimens of wax work
made by Miss E. F. Henry attracted especial and
complimentary attention. A picture of the great
philosopher, neatly executed in chalk upon black
board, with tag bearing the name of Gratz Brown
attached to the coat tail, and the legend ''What
know about farmers taflfairs underneath, created
good deal of sport.
AT one O'Clock a procession formed in front of
| the town hall and marched INTO the dining room,
where tables were laden with good things prepared
by the society. Grace was asked by Rev. DR.. VIM.
p. Paine, after which the large assembly did ample
justice to the feast before them At the conclusion
of the dinner the company repaired TO the COngre-
gatOnal church, where the annual address was de-
livered by Rev. John Rounds of Holden. He began
by speaking of the dignity of the farmers vocation
styling the llers of the soil the true nobility lie
said that the progress of agriculture has not been
rapid as that of other branches of industry be-
cause Of the prejudices which prevail against new
ideas, more especially among farmers than any
other class. These preiudices beginning to
disappear and the speaker prophesied that with
the diffusion OF knowledge in regard to the scien
tifc principles governing agriculture would come
decided progress and improvement. United effort
such only be secured in organized societies
of farmers is all that is needed to bring about this
result. The speaker listened to with close and
interested attention. and at the conclusion of his
and the following premiums awarded;
PREMIUMS.
Working oxen-Best, A Newell; I'd, Charles
Foster.
Steers-Best two years old town farm; I'd. G W
Bascomb; best yearlings, HoratIo Moore.
Mich Cows and Heifers-Best mich COW, c W
Turner j Moore; best two years old heifer II
Moore of Rutland; best yearling heifer, ii Rice;
best heifer calf, LIST and second, W Turner, Ho-
brook.
Bus-Best, II Moore of Rutland, F Foster.
POultry-Best trio, Willie ii Fisher, Adman
Drury Patrick Doyle. Geese-B Best Patrick Doyle;
mention made of Arthur Davis of Worcester for
fan-tail pigeons.
Horses and Cots-Best family horse Wallace
Merrick, Silas Howe; best brood mare, Howe.
Field CrOps-Best corn, G and A II Bennett, j
ID Richardson, p Moore, A b Chamberlin, d Pad
dock; best pumpkins. j ID Richardson; best grain,
Parker, c f Foster; best root crops, Moore,
b ChamDerlln; best potatoes, James Holden,
b Chamberlin z Doyle.
Garden Crops-Best collection, j D Paddock j
II Gleason A Chamberlin; best squashes, has
Il Bennett best tomatoes, Pliny Moore, j Il Glea-
son; best Hubbard SQUASH d Richardson; best
cabbages, Paddock; best summer squashes,
Pliny Moore; best cucumbers, Pliny Moore; best
sweet pumpkins, Chas p Bennett best water
melons, Chas Bennett, G Graham; best beets,
I X Howe.
Fruit-Best collection: G E and II Bennett,
Thos X Howe, Adams Foster, A Putnam, Jonathan
Moore, Ethan Davis j ID Paddock, A Chamber
lain, Pliny Moore, Il S Graham, Simon Abbott
John Holden Samuel Parker c f Turner, j d
Richardson, Mrs S Ames
Manufactured and Fancy Articles-W axwork,
MIS- II II i1euryi NOTsteu ueeule WORK. bliss blOf-
ence jefferson, Miss julia Lowell, Miss Abby Cham
berlin, Miss Nancy Perry, Mrs S d Paddock, Mrs S
w Armington, Mrs. henry, Mrs Thos Marshall,
Miss Ada Black.
Flowers and Pctures-Best collection: Miss d
Hubbard; best bouquet, Nora Phelps, Miss Nellie
Davis; best foliage plant Mrs Simon Abbott; other
flowers, A p Greenwood, Miss NJ j and A o Benz
nett; pictures, Il Hubbard, j ii q Gleason, John
Moore.
Transfers Best; G NJ Ball, Mr. Fuller.
At the conclusion of the exercises in the church,
the band took position in front of the building,
and gave out door concert consisting of several
of their choicest selections, to the great delight of
the assembled crowd.
Premature ExpIOsIOn-Tbree Fatally
Injured.
BANGOR, Me-, Sept. 24-BY the premature
1nE In