Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-09-28

The committee on poultry referred 10 our
consideration two coops Of "Sultans," some
white-crested "Black Polish" chickens, ''sil-
veru Pheasants and Pekin ducks. These were
all first class specimens of their respective
kind. They were exhibited by Mr.. f. j. Mid
| dlelon, Jr., of Washington, D. O., and were
| well worthy Of premiums, and we would award
| then but for reasone given in the beginning Of
| this report.
Mr.. Jno Rigges, of Washington, D. G.,
! sent q bunch of Black Hamburg grapes,
weighing one pound and thirteen ounces
| This was referred 10 us by the committee on
! fruit. We can praise the fruit most deservedly
| for its size, beauty and flavor, and award a
premium. We did not see mr. Rigges, and
could not hear whether it was under glass or
not.
A box of hops by Miss Laura Muncaster,
were the finest we have seen this season which
has been very unfavorable for them in many
localities.
Miss Della Mans sent some very nice con-
| serves, peaches, mixed fruits and tomatoes, the
latter remarkably palatable, the whole worthy
of premium
By Miss Ellen Albert Two beautiful, taste
full and very neatly made small sofa cushions
of silk patch work; the arrangement as TO
colors was artistic and beautiful, they are de-
serving of complimentary notice.
not a common production in this part of the
country, as we saw many persons who did not
know what it was; we were told that they
will grow to the size of II half-bushel measure,
this was nearly as big, and are very useful
VIXEN properly prepared in store rooms at
home, as receptacles for various things such
as lard, meal, sugar, &c.
By Mr.. S. Stout preserving stove: The
fuel is burning fluid. 1t doubtless has its
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kitchen heat and fumes from charcoal in pre-
serving, &c, but from the exhibition we saw
of it, we think it should be used with great
care by most calm and cautious persons to
avoid serious consequences.
bundle of well-grown millett by Mr.. VIM.
e. Muncaster This production spoke well for
the soil on which ii was raised. The stalks
were stout and tall, from four to FIVE feet
high, the heads large and full We are told
it is most excslent cattle food, and good
milk producer.
BY Frank Burriss, Of Rockville: lot
of hOrse-shoes, handmade, and apparently
very well made. Among them we saw
"Sline" "Forging' and Interfering" shoes
of good pattern. His work gives evidence
that be is deserving of encouragement, and
we give him a commendatory notice and pre-
MUM for his display.
A bottle of black berry cordial by Mr.. Robert
Maka was well made and exceedingly pala-
table. Wewould givo it a money premium il
we could.
Mr.. S. T. Stonestreet showed us, from his
farm near Rockville, some specimens OF corn
on the stalk, a mixture of the white ground
seed and flint. The stalks were very large,
tall and vigorous bearing two large ears each
| We deem this worthy Of favorable notice
The committee on fruits recommend to us n
| large and very fine display of apples by Mr..
| S. T. Stonestreet. As we were informed that
the committee were prevented by technical
| ity from giving premium in this case, and
we deem them well worthy, we award a pre-
mu IN of 50.
! Mr.. Roger Brooke exhibited n jack, brought
| from Ohio, very excellent specimen of that
valuable kind of animal, whose progeny is
raised so proitably in that State, aud could
| be here il due attention should be given 10 il.
Mr.. Brooke is worthy of the thanks and pa
tronage of all those who desire to extend the
use Of mules in our county
By Chas f. Kirk: A very fine looking
| Southdown eve. He is making some attempt
to improve the sheep stock among us, and we
award premium.
By Thos L. Hume, from his farm "Tun-
law, " in the District of Columbia, were sent
two imported sows and u boar Of the Essex
breed remarkably fine specimens of this kind
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award premiums to each of these gentlemen
Messrs Brooke, KIRK and Hume, aud NOV,
the thanks of the Society for their endeavors
TO improve and increase the stock interest o.
our county.
There was very excellent display Of har-
ness, heavy and light, by David Croft, Of Mid
dletown, Frederick county. We think q
premium should be awarded COR his display -
We also venture TO comment on broad harness
After some discussion among members of th'
committee and other farmers, we cannot sat
isfy ourselves as to the utility, beauty or com
fort of covering 80 much of horse with four
inch bands of leather when all the tug anC
strain is expended on straps of an incl-and
a-half or two inches. There is an add
tional outlay required for this unnecessary
quantity OF leather, and the increased worl
on it, for the greater quantity Of oil grease t.
keep it in ordor, an additional consumption o
muscle in handling and wear of it, aud W
can no where see the advantage it has owe
inchand-a-half or two inch straps of lik
thickness The heat of summer must rende
il very oppressive and irksome, and its remova
in cold weather, when not replaced by NOR
complete covering may engendcr rheumatism
or other affections.
The committee on seed have referred TO u
a specimen of Clawson and a specimen of Fult
wheat, The first raised by NJ }. Weller, and tn
second by VIM Il. Muncaster both very fine an,
deserving premiums, but as the society offereo
premium for the best white and the best re,
wheat, without specifying or limiting as L
kinds, we are Of opinion that the committe
making the reference to us should have con
sidered these two specimens in making thei
award We will, however, under the circum
stances award one dollar in each of the tw
cases.
The committee on -four referred to us
specimen Of finely prepared rye -four, (qr. Dbl.
IL was white, and apparently Of good quality
We had neither time nor means of testing II
purity or quality, and no other sample wit
which to compare it. II was exhibited b.
Mr.. r. II. Parsley, and appeared to be a
excellent specimen
: a red sulky by j. j. Cook, of Georgetown
{ with an adjustable seat to be raised and low
cred as required, was a very good specimen c
: workmanship. 1t weighed, we were told
only &C pounds.
J. W. Boteler & Brother, Of Washington
d. c., presented very creditable display c
china glass, Japanned ware, &c. Also som
very handsomely engraved glass. The process
of engraving on glass was also shown us by
highly skilled workman. We award thes
gentlemen, Messrs J. W. Bo,eler & Brother,
premium for the handsome display made b.
} | them.
BY Samuel c. Young & CO., an exhibit c
, "Young's Detergent, recommended as q sub
stitute for soap for general cleaning purposes
cheaper and thoroughly elIicacous. tits elaine
that it may be used for any purposes wher
soap is required aud with surprising effect. W
f have heard of its use in the families of som
{ of the committee and other citizens of tn
county, since the commencement Of the fair
with very satisfactory results, We therefor
award premium certificate.
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