Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-23

one entries of shorthorns, fifteen by M w Terrill of Middlefeld; thirteen by B. Sum- ner of Woodstock, three by Linus Birdsey of Meriden; seventy-eight entries of Devons, thirteen by James A. Bill of Lyme, ten by Stanley Griswold of Torringford eighteen by O. B. King of Watertown, six by Julius W. Yale of Meriden, twelve by J. s. Titus of Washington. twelve by H. N. Weeds of Stamford, four by Dwight Rogers of Corn wall; forty eight entries of Ayrshires, in cluding thirteen by s. M. and D. Wells of Wethersfeld ten by N. E. Sears of Elmwood, six by Durham & Leavens of Sharon, fifteen by Charles Parker of Meriden, and four by Edward Malley of New Haven seventy-nine entries of Jerseys, including twelve by A. B. Cosgrove of Middletown, sixteen by Samuel c. Colt of Pennington, twelve by W. s. & H. Savage of Berlin, nineteen by Lyman A. Mills of Middlefeld, seven by Charles R. Christy of Stamford, and six by Edward Malley of New Haven four entries of Hol- stein or Dutch cattle, all by M. l.. Stoddard of Newington four entries of Brittany cat tie, three of them by Rufus Baker, M. D., of Middletown twenty-four entries of Swiss cattle, including fourteen by William R. Fish of Mystic River and nine by G. w. Harris of Wethersfeld; nineteen entries of Guern- seys, ten by E. w. & H. w. Tillotson of Pennington, and nine by J. Nelson Boiland of New London and twenty-nine entries of graded cattle, the larger exhibitors being James A. Bill of Lyme, Levi B. Yale of Meriden and Edward Malley of New Haven.
 Twenty pairs of oxen are entered by dozen different exhibitors. There are eight cen entries of grade Devon steers, and four of grade steers other than Devons.
 Horton Eaton, of Meriden, exhibit four pairs of fat oxen and Henry Luce, of New ngton, four pairs.
 Mir. James A. Bill, of Lyme, exhibits four teen Angora goats, or Cashmere sheep, vary ing in age from five months to four years. This animal is native of Asia Minor, along the Black Sea, about the city of Angora. It was introduced into this country about thirty years ago, and is now to be found in Texas and many of the Southern States. It has the following merits: First it is long lived :; second, it is prolific, breeding at the age of one year, and almost universally breeding twins or triplets after the first birth third, it is very hardy, being free from diseases common to sheep and standing northern winters well fourth, 1t is very easy to keep, as 1t subsists on the coarsest grasses weeds, bushes and briars in preference to the sweet est grasses fifth, the fleece is very fine and silky and of great commercial value. A fleece weighs from four to eight pounds, and ln Europe sells for several dollars per pound. It is used very largely in the manufacture of cashmere shawls and other cashmere goods. It is also used extensively in the manufacture of worsted and cashmere cloths. Crossed with other sheep the result is a very inn
 
 glad to pay several cents more per pound than for ordinary sheep.
 MT. Bill and his son, K N. Bill, make an exhibit of 150 sheep, and own flock of 55O.
 Premiums have been awarded thus far as follows:
 Oxen, years and over-John Benton. 1st, of Guil- ford; Henry Luce, 2d, of Newngton; s. H. Peck, Sd, years and over-sam. c. Colt 1st, of Pennington Walter Hall, 2d of Middleheld; c. L. Dayton, Sd. of Watertown.
 years-Charles Parker, 1st of NIeriden; Dennis MiddIefeld. ~
 Steers Devon years old-J- ". Yale. 1st, of Meri- den Dwight Rogers, 2d of Cornwall C. L. Dayton, Sd, Of Watertown.
 } years old-M. Peck 1st of watertown; J. A. Bill, l year old-C F. Hamlin 1st, of P1antsviIle S. H. Peck, I'd, of Watertown; discretionary prize, for J. W. Yale.
 Steers-Other breeds, years old-Charles Parker, 1st, of Meriden Walter H; Brooks 2d, of Cheshire.
 2 years old-Charles Parker, 1st of Meriden Wal ter H. Brooks, 2d, of Cheshre Charles Parker 3d. l year old-s. H. Peck 1st of watertown z, Town teams.First premium to Westfield; George Decorated carts-1st to WestvilIe.
 Individual teams-James A. Bill, 1st Charles Par ker, 2d S. H. Peck c. L. Drayton, worthy mention
 CRACKER AND BISCUIT DISPLAYS.
 The New Haven Baking company makes fine exhibit of crackers and fancy biscuits, but owing to location cannot display to the same advantage that would be possible if more room was at the company's command The exhibit is as fine as that made last year at Hartford, when the company received the State Agricultural societys silver medal for it's excellent display. It includes cream, lunch, soda, wafer, butter and other staple biscuits, and pilot bread. The display of Messrs. Holmes & Co.,, of New York, of whom the New Haven Baking company is the agent, is very fine, and consists of over seventy varieties of biscuit, all of which are finely arranged. Visitors are welcomed at all times, and samples are freely given away.
 THE RACES TO-DAY.
 Besides the examinations of stock the fol lowing races will take place today
 2:30 CIAss-PURsE $50.
 ". J. Haskell, Greenfield, Nfass b. m. Nellie
 J. R. Crains New Haven, Ct, b. m. Carrie Will Hams.
 c. R. Pomeroy, Springfield, Mass, b. m. Lizzie M. N. D. Baldwin, Birmingham, Ct, b. g. Young Moose.
 Jarvis Joslyn, New Haven, Ct., b. g. Willard
 c. M. Rand, East Brookheld, Mass, g. Flora V. Cole, Morristown, N. J., b. g. Big John.
 Charles A. Sibley East Brookfeld, Mass, b. g. Far ragut.
 j. D. Otis Hartford, Conn. b. g. Promise.
 SAME DAY-2:37 CLAss-PUEsE $20o.
 George Nelson. New York city, br. g. Brown Dick. W. J. Haskell, Greenfield Mass br. m. Fannie. James Killin, Hartford, Ot., b. m. Dolphin.
 Charles B. Davis, Holyoke, Mass, b. m. Carrie Allen.
 o. G. Camp, Waterbury, b. g. Jack.
 J. D. Sherwood Morristown, N. J., b. m. Lavina. T. Cole. Morristown N. J., b. g. Big John-
 Arthur Sherwood, Greens Farms. b. m. Zi1thena. D. Strong Winsted, b, Highland Win.