Description: The Second Annual Agricultural Society's Show. Includes a list of winners

Date: October 29 1863

Newspaper published in: Lindsay

Source: Lindsay, Ontario Library Microfilm

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ELDON BRANCH AGRICULTURAL

SOCIETY'S SHOW.

The second Annual Show of this Society was held at Woodville on the 20th inst. There was a very large gathering, much larger than last year. The day was fine, which gave additional zest and enjoyment to the proceedings. The turn-out of horses was extremely good, and so with cattle, sheep, pigs, &c. The grain shown was considered a fair average of the crops of this district; and in roots there were some fine mangel wurzel, turnips, &c, &c. As has happened this year at other shows in this county, the display of farming implements was very small compared to what might be and is anticipated. This is one of the most important departments in an agricultural show, and we trust that the farmers of Victoria in future years will vie with each other in producing the best implements within their reach. There were many entries in butter and cheese, and the samples good throughout. It was gratifying to see this year a competition in bread, and the specimens exhibited showed that the ladies of Eldon were adept in baking, and good housewives.

The Town-hall was crowded throughout the day, and more particularly by the young folks, who, it was thought, seemed nearly to take entire possession. It has been suggested that in the future it might be well to make a trifling charge for admittance to the hall, the proceeds to be devoted to an increase in the premiums, or put to the encouragement of a ploughing match.

The society is much indebted to Mr. George W. Millar, the excellent secretary, for the care and time he expended in the arrangements of the show.

The directors and judges took dinner together in the Northern Hotel (Wood's), which was laid on the table in first-class style, and to which the company did ample justice.

We append the list of premiums.


HORSES.


Brood Mare; John Gunn, John McLachlan, Neil McAlpine.

Draught Horses; John Morrison, Esq., Woodville; Andrew Grant, Benjamin Johnston.

Two year old Colt or Filly; John Gunn, Archibald Currie, James McIndoe.

One year old Colt; Alexander McDonald, Neil McAlpine, Malcolm McEachern.

Foal of 1863; Neil McAlpine, John Gunn, John Hawkins.


CATTLE.


Milch Cow; John McKay, Argus McKinnon, Alexander McEachern.

Two year old Heifer; Alex. McPherson, John McKay, J. Morrison, Eldon.

One year old Heifer; Wm. McIndoe, Wm. McIndoe, Mr. Strickland.

Calf; Benjamin Johnston, Alex. McPherson.

Bull; Benjamin Johnston, Neil Carmichael.

Working Oxen; M. McEachern, D. McEachern.



SHEEP AND PIGS.



Aged Ram; J. C. Smith, John McLachlan.

Shearling Ram; Mr. Strickland, Neil McLean.

Ram Lamb; J. Morrison, Eldon, J. C. Smith.

Aged Ewes; J. C. Smith, J. C. Smith.

Shearling Ewes; J. C. Smith, Mr. Strickland.

Ewe Lambs; Arch. Currie, J. C. Smith.

Aged Boar; Angus McLeod.

Boar under 1 year old; Donald McDougall, Arch. Currie.

Aged Sow; Alex. Stewart, James Stewart.

Sow under 1 year old; Arch Currie, Alexander McPherson.



FARMING IMPLEMENTS.



Lumber Waggon; Stewart & McTavish.

Plough; Stewart & McTavish.

Roller; J. Ferguson.



GRAIN AND ROOTS.



Fall Wheat; Benjamin Johnston, A. McPherson.

Spring Wheat; Geo. Campbell, M. McEachern.

Peas; Colin Campbell, John McKay.

Oats; Thomas Morrison, J. C. Smith.

Barley; Peter McCorqudale, Angus McKinnon.

Flax Seed; Archibald Currie.

Potatoes; Colin Campbell, Charles Ross.

Turnips; Angus McKinnon, Neil Smith.

Field Carrots; Benjamin Johnston

Garden Carrots; J. C. Smith.

Mangel Wurtzell; Wm. Cameron.

Beets; Alex. Graham.

Cabbage; Mrs. McCorqudale.

Apples; A. McKinnon.



DAIRY PRODUCE.



Butter; Mrs. Arch. Ray, Mrs. W. Bowes, Mrs. Arch. Smith.

Cheese; Mrs. Arch. Currie.

Bread; Mrs. John Ross; Mrs. Colin Campbell.



MANUFACTURES.



Ten yards Fulled Cloth; Mrs. Alex. Graham, Mrs. W. McCuig.

Ten yards Flannel; Mrs. Wm. McIndoe, Mrs. Arch. Smith.

Blanket; Mr. Arch. Smith, Mrs. Neil Smith.

Coverlid; Mrs. Wm Bowes.

Patched Quilt; Mrs. Cameron.

Socks; Mrs. A. Smith.

Mitts; Mrs. Wm. McIndoe.

Fancy Shirt; Mrs. Donald McDougall, Mrs. Donald McDougall.

Coarse Boots; John Ashman.

Harness; James Stewart, James Stewart.



FANCY WORK.



Crochet Work; Mrs. Morrison, Woodville.

Berlin Wool; Miss Theresa Ferguson, Miss M. McCorqudale.

Water Color Painting; Miss Ellen McTavish.