The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1877-02-08
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.


An interesting trial Of collies NJ work
between twenty aud thirty entries
having been made-reoently took place
at Alexandra Park, and j. reported at
length in the Standard aud other Lon
don papers. Pens half n mile apart
we're employed. The dog standing with
his master at the empty one was directed
by word toward the other, IN which
were three sheep fresh from the hillsl,
aud these were unpenned a. the dog
approached, and had b be driven and
ponnod within the hurdles half a mile
on. The man and dog walked together
along the racec0urHe until the sheep
we're sighted, when he gave a sign or y
word b. his fourfo0ted eompanioa, and
the intelligent brute No once started OF
AZ q pallop, and aouglit firss to drive the
sheep down the hill toward bis master.
When he bad succeeded in doing tlis
the man walked toward the pen, and tho
dog drove the sheep after him until they
we're near enough 10 cooperate in get
ting the sheep inside. Twenty minutes
was the maximum time allowed, tho
prizes being won by those which sue
eceded IN penning their sheep in the
shortest time, while those which failed
b. pen within the allotted time were dis
qualified.
II was not difficult 10 discover that
dogs and sheep were working under
great disadvantages, and animals which
have no doubt, a well deserved rcputn-
ton on their own hills failed t0 diatln-
glish themselves under totally novel
conditions, though enough was demon
airated 30 make il apparent that these
collie trials are likely 10 become o very
interesting annual performance. Though
a space IL ground was marked of by
ropes aud stakes, which were respected
by the spectators, the sheep felt under
no restrictions, and the poor collie, there
fore. that had been used 20 the clear view
Of a Welsh hillside, with no human being
but his master within miles Of him, had
% dodge his charges among visitors and
round plantations, which frequently hid
them altogether. The sheep were many
Of them very wild and ran like deer, their
disinelinati0n 30 proceed in the direction
Of the pen being increased from the nEain
flock being ia full view, and thus stlmu-
lating the natural oyine tendency to re-
join companions.
In several cases, ON the dog nearing
the three sheep, the nimble and sinde-
pendent wethers scattered and galioped
ia different directions out Of sight, when
the collie, after an honest attempt -
bring them together, seemed 10 con
clude that il was hopeless b complete
the task In twenty minutes, So be plillO-
sophically dropped il altogether and
tn0tted back 20 his master. some Oi tire
triads u wethers behaved IN o manner
more Ia accordance with the gregarlous
traditions Of their race, and when ia ad-
dition % hanging together they happen
ed 20 start in the right direction down
hill, the first portion Of the dogs work
Was easily and speedily done. The mar
vel0us sagacity 0f the hreed was seen
when the sheep were near the pen and
the dog had 10 overcome their natural
disinclination 10 enter Not only did
the animal in this position obey every
sign and word of ais master, but he
would exercise what might almost be
called his own reason and discretion IA
the mode Of carrying ont his master 5
wishes in a fashion that was astonishing.
DsmesEle HeIPs-
To PREFARK L0So BRANCH POTATOES.
Peel a sufficient quantity of potatoes,
cut them in Long Branches with potato
cutter like that used in al large estab-
hshments; fry in plenty of hot lard, dry
well and serve On a folded napkin
LEMON PUDDrSG BAKED. Stir over
slow fire, until they boil, four and a half
ounces Of butter, with seven ounces of
pounded sugar; then pour them INTO
dish and let them remain until cold, on
nearly so. Mix very smoothly large
dessertspoonful al -four with SIX eggs
that have been whisked and strained
Add these gradually 90 the sugar and
butter. with the grated rinds and the
iuice of two moderate sized lemons. Put
a lining Of pun paste 20 the pudding and
bade il for an hour in a gentle oven.
To Cook FRESH MAcKrREI. -C Cleanse.
draw, pare aud remove the heads and
tails oi four large. very fresh Inackerel;
cut in haves, crosswise; place ln a tiat
copper saucepan, with ganllshng of
vegetables, salt and pepper, and enough
boiling water - cover the hsl, and place
a sheet Of white paper over; set on the
fire. let boil aad simmer gently for If
teen minutes: when done. dish up on
folded napkin. garnish with fresh parsley
leaves aud serve with sauce bowl of
white ravigote sanee made with broth
from the fish.
To MAXI MurToS PIE stale,
heshy rack Of mutton, cut i into chops,
pare them neatly. making them short
and removing the superhuous fat: boil
the trimmings with some broth, vegeta-
hles and a few spices. % make a nch
gravy for the pie; season the chops with
salt and pepper: have deep baking
dish. place them IN q circle, one resting
upon another. with the heshy end up;
hil the center with small round potatoes,
reduce the broth until there is just sufii-
cient 70 cover the meat, add little salt
and pepper. let cool. cover with a puh
paste: cook slowly for an hour and
half. and send 10 table in the baking
dish