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PRIZE LIST AMD REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS «F THB Irobinrial Igricttltttral feibition «» X NOVA SCOTIA, HELD AT HALIFAX 5th to lOth OCTOSEr^, 1874, % authority of the Provincial legislature and under the direotiOB and superintendence of the h-ovincial GoTernment and the Central Board of Agriculture. PRINTED BY CHA8. ANN AND, PEINCE STREET^ _,, .»t3 Mile R4 .vacfal A^cult""^ Rff m w ^■.asa»aKi:**"-l i^f r-i IC;^ CENTRAL BOASD OP kmOWSmZ, 1874. Qovernment Member: Hon. R. A. McHkfpey, Windsor. m^trict No. 1, Hiilifojc County: Colonel TixURiE, Oakfleld. BtAfrttf No. iJ, Kings, Annapolis, Dighj: John Dakin. Bsq., Marshalltown, Vo, Pig" J'. i>ii^>-ic# ^'b. 3, Lunenburg, Queens, SheUmrne, Yarmouth: Gko. S. Brown. Lsq., Yarmouth. ' IMstrict No. 4, ^an Matheson, Esq., Pictou. » H» District No. G, Cape Breton, Richmond, Inverness, Viatoria: John Ross, Lsceo 88 ^4 00 © --C •■2, eo f © ^ e<5 «) CO 1^ : a V> ; a »^ • N <0 m ••c If a ;0h O o : -t^ h 4-: 53 §■« y ■■= S s i 3 O 00 ^ ,<-! f-H 2 « CD CO ^*^ H -. ^ « E 2 'E "O « « si a o 04 03 O ■»-> eS 'n o a o 11 O ©tc ecoi W3 © O) »c c» o © I- CO •* e<5 00 ?p t-'o f;r©'« 0» O-^00CO©OiM©0Q (MOi-tOO©^CO©S N-H^O©^. •)00 CO w w A I PRIZE FUND OP PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION OF 1874. Provincial Government Grant S4000 00 Horticulturists of Halifax— P. Jack. Treasurer, (including special prizes by Mr. Harris and Messrs. Brown Bros. & Co) 348 00 Halifax County Agricultural Society 200 00 Fruits Growers' Association of Nova Scotia 1"^ 00 Eastern Counties Fruits Growers' Association 1' 00 George Fraser, Esq., to meet special prizes offered by hira !"(• 00 Onslow Agricultural Society ^^ An Union Agricultural Society of East Cornwallis ^ 00 Windsor Agricultural Society 50 00 Yarmouth County Agricultural Society , ^'* J*^ Annapolis Agricultural Society 50 00 Middle River AgrJcullural Society, Co. Victoria, C. B 40 00 Parrsl)orough Agricultural Society ^" k Malagash Agricultural Society, Co. Cumberland ^^ 25 Piotou Agricultural Society 3000 Newport Agricultural Society 3 800 %C>2t7 41 PROGRAMME. Tlie following is the Programme c' Arrangements under which the Exhi- bition was held : — Monday, October o- The exhibition grounds and buildings will be oi)ened ibis morning at 7 o'clock, and continue opea during the da.y tU« sunset, for the reception and anangemeu* of exhibition articles, and animals. Exhibitors on arrival will iDcmediately report themselves to the Supenn :3n- dent of the Department of the Exhibition ia which tbey intend to exlubit who will allot appropriate pens or spaca for their exhibita. This day none but membi-rg of the eoiumittees, officials, judges, exhil itors and nccesaary attendants will be ' ^'nltted. TuKSDAY, 6 — Liv -imals, cut flowers, and hot house plantc, and perisha- Jjle articles, gent^iaiiv, will ;>e received this morning froi»' tunrise up to 9 c'clock, A. M., precisely ; when the ludges in the varioua classes will meet at the Secretary's office, obtain entr' books, and commence to award premiums. AS soon as tin ref ctire committees of judges have made uieir awards they tvill personally dh(.v? their book« io the Secretary, ana will then be furnished with tlie requisite pjize tickets, which it will be their '^ : *« pJace car^..- ly upon the various articles before giving up thbir bookf . '\d report.^ "This day the exhibition will 'je thrown open to <;he public J -''c*"0~» " •*■*•• °" payment of 50 cts. ea^h time; children under 12 ^j>i.io oi age 25 cents. At 3 o'clock the President and Members of the Board of Agriculture will receive His Honor the Lieut.-Governor, and such official persons as may be invited to take part in the opening ceremony. An address will be dt»liverea. ^eats on the platform will be rfiserved fo; the Presidants of Agricultural Societies throughout the Province that have subscribed to the Prize Fund. W3DNE8DAY, 7. -The judges will meet this day as soon after 7 a. m. as possible, and wiJl complete their awards, and will place all the remaining prize tickets. Aumiseion to the public, 25 cents. . 'lildron, 10 centB. Thursday, 8.— Admission this day 25 cts., and children 10 cts. ?iin)AY, 9.— Admission this day 26 cts., and children 10 cts. The general committee will meet at 12 o'clock, noon. An address will be delivere at 2 o'clock, P. M., and official announcements made, after which (3 o clock; live stock may be removed from the grounds. Satueday, 10.— The Treasurer will commence paying ittwiniums a^ the ground? at 8 A. M. AU live stock and articles of every descript'on will be removed this day, if not during tLe preceding afternoon. ccwKiutx :iiific;tiiL/irioMii. 1. Evary intending competitor must traaamit io the Secretary, not lat«r than the dates mentioned helow, an entry paper, containing a correct list of the animals or arti ies which he intende to exhibit, together with a certm- cate of pedigree '^i the oase of thoroygh-bred stock, or else a reterence to the registry numbers of the Novu Scotia Stocl^ Eetflster. of BAglish, Cana- dian or American Herd Books. Any competito I'^ling to l^anwftit hi, ^fl- try certiMcato at tne proper time will be ^xcludt ; from co-npetition. No fee is charged for tho entry of animals or articles. >-v.. •MbMAk: t "^P^A^^^^^^^^ -a the age of eacht^ growth of 1874. nr..l nil t;,rl .f!T '"/"^'0"en, neld produce must be the the power of iz:s:^:^^;i;^^x:7c;^y pS:.aer:'ti'r from H iSXr K! ;„" t e'x^."rr^'' of /ti?rit fml'^ll^'S there, shall he borie^,* the exh bito. w^^^ and maintaining them while of loss or dama°r KtiPlt f^ V • u^'"" ™"1* likewise undertake nil ,sk free of expense to the Board '"''" ^" ^^^^^"'''^^^ «"^» ""P««ked ev^aSt^S'SXillnXfr,?^-'^"^^'^'^ ''" entr, ticket lV,r upon the article or an nalwll *« '^f"^ «"«li ticket which all artSL exh ibitea w' t !nl''^''^t ^""'^^1 I" ^^"^'^ "' ^^^"its, in mittee. exnii.ited w.U be taken charge of by an Arranging Com- the artiS^xhSed re^in^fSitS ^^''1'' TnT^«' ^^^ ^^ere tionarv power of award iWnJS.IiT' f''«..l"^^«8 shall have the discre- No article can takeTwo "ies oThe evhlrif^ '' '"n"'^'"^ ^'^^'^ '^^^''^'^ the largest'E; . anl^^r^ f^T'iraTfr ,f'?'^'f * P"'^«^ *« -'-'^''^ of nished Secretary by ExhiSorf nnn «^^^^^ '^''^*''*. '''"'''''• "Pon proof f„r- The Oommitteeare reqSd ?o re S? artiT/ T "k l'.'' *\' f"'" exhibition, worthy or unfit for exhibSn? ^ ' ^^'""^ *''^^ «^'*" consider un- 8pSme?(KCurred",mlm;^'L^ ^'^ ""*«'• for. exhibition more than one not to appl^STn mr,SVann"lJ^ 7 '^^''- TI>i« rule is ducts, plants and flowS^s fr,Ht« im% "^ ^'' :",'^'"<1'' '>f Rrain, vegetable pro- H. During trie Ration niwf^^ '^T *' '«'an»'fa<-turea, &c. ^ cles, ahalll/und:r^£'cont"eri'f\r^^^^^^^ ^-•^^iTC^li^lcJJu<;uM^, and aii 9 n or befom of each ani- ?lil and ^ar- kindp, and irday, 26th 1 acconimo- 'eek in Se]> e the requi- onday, 5th fruit,' flow- )e received ky articles lust be f n- 12 o'clock, lurinpr the ctention to rknien ac- admission )e good at ifacture of ust he the ipt in the svincea of will have h articles. Us to and lem wliile ke nil sk unpacked ticket for ich ticket Fruits, in ?ing Com- nd where he discre- sir values, mlftss the ie merits here ani- limals of )roof fur- ;hibition. aider un- han one i rule is Me pro- IP. ired arti- and aU live stock shall he taken charge of by their owners,— the Superintendents giving all practicable assistance in providing the necessary acconiin KJatinn and food. Hay, straw, oats and roots, will be supplied on the gi'ountis at reasonable prices, and there will be a free supply of water. If. All articles exposed for sale shall have the prices affixed, and he sold by th? owners, or by parties appointed by them for that purpose. The Board, while desirous of affording every facility for busines.?, are not to be regarded as undertaking any responsibility in connection with such tran-'ac- tion. Xo Auctioneer will be allowed to sell animals or articles on the ground, o; in the building without the written permission of the President or Secre- tary of the Board of Agriculture, and the time and place of sale specified in such peiiuission must be strictly adhered to. IR. Articles sent for exhibition or comj^etition shall not be removed from the exhii)ition rooms or grounds, till the time appointed, under forfeiture of any prizes or awards that may have been made to the respective oxhiliit irs. 17. Any person who shall attempt to interfere with the judgi while in the discharge of their duties, or who shall attempt to influence tlieir deci- sions by his presence or remarks, or who shall a<'*erwards, within the limits of the show grounds, use any contemptuous or abusive language in conse- quence of n,ny award made, shall forfeit his right to any premiums to which he might otherwise be entitled, and be otherwise dealt with as the Board may determine. 18. .\n Tvvhihitor who may feel aggrieved in consequence of nny acci- dental irregularity, is requested simply to draw the attention oftUe Su))er- intendent of the Department, or of some Member or Official of yhe B lard to such, without entering into any discussion apt to cause hindrance or distrac- tion. Should he not receive what he may consider sufficient redress on the spot, he must neverthel«.ss abide by the decision given, and conform the Bides as interi)reted by officials; but he may, at the close of the Hxhihition, bring the matter before the Board by written statement, with a view to full enquiry. 19. No animal can be admitted within the enclosure that has not been previously entered in accordance with Regulations 1 and 2, and animals of ftn inferior ciiaraeter, unworthy of a place in the Exhibition, will not be ad- mitted undei' any circumstances. 20. In the allotment of space for cattle, sheep and pigs, separate sections of the shed will be devoted to the different breeds. When one exhibitor has a immher of animals of the same breed, sufficient room will be allowed for thein to be kept together, for the convenience of attendance, feeding, \'c. 21. Exhibitors may lal)el their animals with their owner's name, &c., on cards to be furnished by the Secretary, in addition to the entry card of the animal. 22. Poultry will be shown in Pens or Coops to be provided by the Exhibi- tors themse'ves. A shod w".l be erected in the Drill yard with shelves, upon which the coops can he readily placed by the Exhibitors in the positions as- signed by the Committee on Space. Coops, Pens, or Cages may he of any reasonable size, but should not be more than 2.J feet in depth, from front to back, and not exceeding 4 feet in height. 23. Exhibitors are reciuired to provide strong halters or other necessary fastenings for their animals. Bulls must be ringed. No animal can be per- mitted on the grounds unless properly fastened and nttended to. Exhibitors of animals are reminded that it will be necessary for them to bring paila for feeding and watering their stock. i •k .ji»---^i»r' ■M 10 FACIIiITIES FOR TRANSIT. On the Dominion Government Railways, return tickets -will be issued at a single fine lor the double journey, to persons visiting the Exhibition ; and aniniils and article-' to be exhi*>ited will be carried at half rates, providing they remain the property of the original owiiers. The Windsor and Annapilis Railway Company will, in like manner, con- vey to H difax, live stock and all articles for exhibition at the ordinary rates and take them back free of charge ; will issue return tickets at one first class fare to exhibitors travelling with their live stock, or who have inv iced articles for exhibition, from Ist to 6th of October; available for return up to I2tti October; and will further issue return tickets to the general public, from all Stations, at one first-class fare, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Tlmrsday, the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th October, available to return up to I'ith October. Ti'p Eastern Steamship Company will carry for one rate, (returning free), all articles intended for the Exhibition, and passenger return tickets will be given for one fate. (The Company are not at present prepared to carry live BtocK.) The Prmce Edward Island Steam Navigation Company will carry any packages of articles for Exhibition free ©f charge, and will issue, throughout the mouth ot October, return tickets available for one week, at one and a half fare f<^: nach person. P. W, Fishwick, Esq., proprietor of the S S. M. A. Starr, will issue return tickets for one fare for passengers, and will carry freight for Exliibitidn (excepting live stock) tt a single rate, returning free. Messrs, 8mall and Hatheway will carry passengers and freight for the Exhibition, by the Steamer from Digby to Annapolis for one fare, returning free. V *8S Ik be issued at a hibition ; and tes, providing manner, oon- ordinary rates s at one first have in V iced for return ap ;eneral public, 'edneaday and irn up to 12th iturning free), ickets will be to carry live ill carry any le, throur Exhibitidn eipjht for the are. returning OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES. The Exhibition was formally opened to the public on Tuesday, 6tb October, and closed on Friday, 9th October, on which occasions the following Addresses were delivered : — Sir William Youwg's Addeuss, My hon. friend, Mr. McHefFy, with a modesty that belongs to his profession rather than to mine, perhaps more to the " manner born," having requested that I would act as his representative, I have to say a few words in paving the way for the address announced in the programme. The exhibition, as might be expected on the opening day, is not, as yet, fully developed, but enough can be seen on these spiended tables to show its infinite variety, and profusion of iiatural and cultivated beauty. I am delighted, too, for my part, by this bril- liant assemblage, graced as it by the.T Excellencies the Commanders in Chief of Majesty's Military and Naval Forces, by the Governor of our own and sister Province, by so many of the fail sex, (whom I must not forget as the choiciest ornaments of our hearts and homes), of the Presidents of Societies A;vith Which the whole Province is studded tod by 80 large an influx of the bone and dinew of the country. This opportune visit of the Lieut Governor, and the recent kindly utter- Unces jf the Press of New Brunswick, indicate the accession of a generous and cordial spirit in that Province, Which the elder sister, I 4hi satisfied, will not be slow to reciprocate. It mtay be the forerun- ner of a closer and more intlnwte iinioti ; of a triple, or it may be a quadruple cord, which will remove many anomalies, and give dignity and strength to these Maritime Provinces. And now I have to an- toOunce a change in the programme, which to moat of you will be an igreeable surpri- Having delivered either the opening or closing iddrosses of 18oo, 1854 and 1868, 1 was still anxious and #illing tb ftb my part on the present occasion. But, in view of a recent indis- iosition, and of my judiciial duties, I had sdme misgivings of the pru- wnce of straining ray voice in a longthonGu aunfoss, and my me-aivwl k 12 agroeablcTo mysdf ' ''" '"'"'' '' '^' P"^'^^' '^"^^ ^vhicl, is most speaker, vvdl known to us an rtho n ^'''"/ '^ '"" accomplished rxovernor, whom I now ' me ho f f- "'" '^'^*^^'"^^^ ^'i^'^t- delivertJ-eopenin.aclTrL. ^^^ ^"^"^^' ^^^ "'troJuoing to you, to IIEUT.-GOVEMOR ARCHIBALD'S OPENTO ADDRESS p)oa!^;^S?^Lt;;::^?i;,^''T'^ -^'- this h.n,din, i. a ahont to 'be opened 1^^/ too' ^ I ''71 "^ t'^'^ ^•^•^•'""ti'- "o^ the part of thl, eommnn tv, ^the eminenT ^ .•^^''"""-'^"--^"t. on pMtlon,enwhc>havcJabone toinTe his^^^^^^^ '''''^''''^ ^^' ^^^^ The. have hnd severa mon hs nk ? ^^'•tl^;'>en ar. well e.,t,Med. event of to-,Iav ^lun h "1 u "f f ^^^^^'^''^ toil in preparinjr for the flails. indisp^sabi^;, rs t :sth^E';:;b^t'''f t'^^^ known to the "enenl nnM;. i , -'^'vhibition, but m hollar i,n. its eomp.etion now t t t. ' """' "^'•' ^^'^^ *^'"'^"' '''^^'^ i« approach inj. p..blieidmittlitr; 'ttr f?he^fb''' "^^ ''^^^ •-» ".f mg to these "entlemen tn\,S 1, • ^^^^ours, it must he ir,,,tifv- 0" this oecasio" in " eJ n mC '^'%"''''''' '^'^^^^ vour pJesence distance, evinces n th^ n . ?•' I'^'l "' '"'"'"•^ ^''"^^^^ f^'^^'" a ^.-eat time and thonght " T^t £0"^^^'" r^*?''"' «^ '"-^ ^^ th" sentation of the product. ,7"'^!''^ ^^^^ to place before vou a repre- are largely enga/ed Tn?/ ! ^"^'"^tries in which' our pe>„le the products S St e"tin^^ and particular manner to'sh.n. "'Klerlies all oth^tf uT^^^^^^^^^^^ '''^'f "^ ^'^ -« i» every countr ' the subsidiary emp loments T the cultivation of the soil and ^" this respec he\rrrsel% ri ^f-^"* J^^^^^^ operations, preceded it/ Its mnr ^1 ! '" '''^'T/''""^ some that have -"'J the product onTfarrdo not' ""''^.u^^'"^^^^^ ^^"-""v principally with the Id ct of thX' '"'^^Z ''' '^^"f^- ^t deals tended to show what amo int of n "'"' ^^' ^'^''^'«"- ^t is in- agriculturist, the rcHai e and O "''f ^'''^"' '''« ''^'^^ ^'^' the ftances, in the climate aTwithth^ ^'l '".7' "u"^^^ ^'^^ ^J''^"™- have to deal in Nova Ctia ' ''''^^' '""^''^ ^^^'^ '^'^^'^^ farlrtlt^^--^-^^^ country, of its help us in that rLpeer Th.rl T . '"" ''"'" ^ "' ^'■'^ ^^ »»'«!' to \ — .fM -%-^ 'X 3ut.-(TOvernor s finally con- itiition which nhicli is most ^mmittce on accoinpli-bed eincd Lieiit.- g to yoii, to •RESS. >iiilcliiiir is a Hiltitiiii) now Igcniont on ercfl hy the sticre^'%. It p!1 enti<]cd. 'injr for fhe ' i^'niher of " 'n»Ily nn- ipprnu'hing vn .11 id the he gr.itify- r presence '" a great 'h of tlieir 3U a repre- onr people r to sliow y countrv, e soil arid •era< ions, that have generally It deals It i-i in- ch of the 3 circinn- 5e classes 7, of its much to we may t. It is 'onfess I 13 little biassed bv his love of country-who ieels for the land of his birth or adoption some warmer attachment that may perhaps accord with sober reason. He may judge of it as he judges of the cottage home of his boyish days, as he judges of the purling streams and flowery meads, by which his early life was spent, where every hill, evcrv tree, every' curve of the meandering brook, is associated with and 'recalls the image of some loved companion of early days, long narted with in the struggles of life, but still dear to memory. What though affeclL may mtslead the judgment? What though these pictures are seen through a poetic mirage which affects ^;« vis on only— still a thousand times rather would I see this error thai, the oth'r. We can pardon a mistake of che head for which the heart is accountable, but it is impossible to have compassion for the puitul meanness which is ashamed of its country. Everybody despi.es the poltroon who seeks to raise himself by disparaging the land he lives '"'But it is gratifying to feel that our Province requires from its sons no devotion which is not amply justified by its character and capabi- lities No Province in the Dominion has a greater variety of indus- trial resources. None has its resources, whatever they may be, in a nosition so ea^uly available. The sea which surrounds uo on all sides, except where a narrow neck of land connects us with the continent, indents our coasts with bays and harbors, extending far inland and bringing every part of the Pi-ovince within a few miles of navigable water. This, of itself, de- termines to a large extent the maritime charac er ^f "Jjjch of our '•ndustry. From the forests scattered along the shores of these inland waters-forests which would have grov/n and perished but for the fticilities the waters afford-arc fashioned the ships which form so iuiP'.rtaiit a feature in the business of our people-s.nps whose sails whiten every sea, and whose earnings create an ever recurring stream of wealth pouring into the towns and villages of our sea girt Province. Then, again, in many parts of the country vast deposits of coal jut out on the sea board, presenting in the position the most favorable for distribution and exportation that commodity, which more than any other in these northern latitudes, is indispensable for comfort, but which, indispensable though it be, is found in no other Province or State on the Atlantic seaboard. Then, again, the seas which line our shores afford an enormous area from which our people gather a crop, never requiring to be sown, vet always ready, in proper season, to be reaped-a crop which, m the vear'just past, besides furnishing directly a large amount of food for our own people, gave us an export worth three and a half millions m 500,000) to send abroad to be exchanged for the productions ot other countries, making freights for our ships and employment tor our seamen. In a country thus rejoicing m the elements which create and sustain a maritime population it is pleasing to feel that our people have had the energy to use their privileges. We can, with iust pride, point to the fact that Nova Scotia is at tKls momenfc, S in-oportion to population, the largest ship-owniug country in th.^ "^""['have not alluded to our gold mines, because I do not attach and I ne er Lve attached, any considerable importance to /h.s m-;««*^ There ai-e few countries whose gold mines have been of much value tn t'nmn bevond the attraction they offer to the roving and adventu- ^us h^^^^^^^^^ useful /opulation only -^^n their energies are directed to other and less hazardous pursuits. But the great m- TsttXh remains is the one to which your attention - J-- im- mediately invited, by the Exhibition of to-day. The men ^ ho In e by the land in Nova Scotia far out-number those ^^'^^ l^y^^^-^^^^^*^ Fifty thousand men are returned m the cen.us of 1871 '^^ ^"^^; f \^^ of tile soil, while the combined numbers of those who go down to the I'm 4s, and of those who spread their nets ^- -h' ^ -f^. 19 UOO the seamen counting about eleven thousand, and the tisher- Len bout%ight thousand f the farmers therefore, -e moi-e than twice, nearly three times, as numerous as the aggregate of both the ^;^Z St- so largely in ^e table of e.por^ i. i^bec^usc the productions of the farm are largely ^^^^^f 1 . ^MhTVoturns all events, within the Province. It is only by looking at the ictirns of the census that we can measure thefair relative proportion which aub'^sts between the products of the other industries m which our neouTe Ire engaged, and of those of the 50,000 faimlies occupied in S a 'g the ?oii: Applying this test with a. much accura<^^. the dlct^ of the tables in the census of 1861 will permit, we hud that in !otual value the product of the soil in 1860, the year before, was hrte hliefa^miXas the product of the fisheries ot" the same year, and this, too, without takipg into account the mcrea«e li e s.uJc- an element the importance of which will be obvious when it is con- Setd that the rlu-ns show we had in that yen. au amount of live stock worth in all u\er eleven millions ot dollars, ^b'o that while our farmers are vastly more numerous tban our fishermen it is pleasing to find that, man tor man, they each year Smo e 'to tUactual^oduction of what sustains life than even hat talulle part of the population which gives us the means of importing S V arTree and on^ half millions worth of foreign produce. It is a hannv peculiarity of the Province-it is a pecu harity which will^rays p^^^^^^^ the widespread disaster which occasion^ X befalls some countries, that we are not depeudmg for subsistence uLanfrnningle branch of industry. We are large shipowners, ^veTXn "rlights ar. low. the country bears the depression vdth'out great suffering. We are extensively engaged in the mining ^^rcxpoCg of coaUnd still when a paralysis -t -f «try Jong our neighbors suddenly deprive* us o^ our best >"^ Jf ' J« f f ^ deoression, but it does not asBume the proportions of a calamity. A fXrin the fishery largely diminishes our power of exportation and _,nms^ the I 15 consequently our capacity to buy and pay for the productions of other countries, and still we have borne, and can bear, that misfortune without gennral suffering. Even though our mainstay, the products ot the sod, or some of them, should fail in any year, we are not altogether prostrate. The reason is, that with the variety of our industries, there are always some, generally the greater part, which succeed, and these can share the burthen which would paralyse a Single industry, if it fell entirely upon it. We are in this re.pect lavored beyond countries with a single resource. I spent two years administering the affairs of one of the best agri- cultural Provinces in the world. There the vast prairie m i-itches out m every direction as far as the eye can reach. A soil of the richest mould, deposited, during a long series of ages, in the bottoms of lakes trom which the waters have receded, contains the elements of fertility m unbounded profusion. There the immigrant, the moment he sets toot on the ground, finds a farm prepai-ed for him such as no amount ot toil, no exercise of skill, no expenditure of money, could enable him to create here, even on a limited scale. I do not stay to detail the drawbacks of this splendid possession ; I do not dwell on the difficul- ties with vvhich the settler in that country has to contend, and which are dark shades on the picture of which I give you only the bright colors. It IS enough to say that the Great God who controls the universe never showers all His blessings on one country, and never exempts even the most favored portions of His creation ^rom the diffi- culties and troubles with which the lot of humanity is beset. I allude to the Prarie Province now only to show the disadvantage incident to a country whose resources, however great, are such as create but a single industry. • Some two months ago the newspapers reported the invasion of that f rovince by a plague of grasshoppers ; happily they passed over with- out doing much harm, but I can well recall the time when a similar invasion took place, while I was there. A thick cloud, darkish grav. halftransparent, overshadowed the land. It could be seen moving steadily in one direction, and, from its lower strata myriads of tLese tiny insects descended to the ground, clothing it with a mo ing mass ot chirruping, ravenous vermin, which devoured every green thiutf before them. When I looked at the desolation which followed in their wake, 1 was able to appreciate the perils to which a people of one industry are exposed, who might see the fruits of the labf)r of a year disappear m a day. They had no seas to supply them with fish, no forests to be shaped into ships, no coals to be exchanged for bread, no commei'ce ; no manufactures. Looking at this picture how thank- ful wo ought to be that we live in a country blessed by a varied in^ dustry. Truly the " lines hav« fallen to us in pleasant p'aces." We should never forget that it is to the diversity of her industrial oc- cupations that Nova Scotia is largely indebted for the. steadiness and permanence of her progress, It is not long sice© that th« idoa pr«vailed-»that whatever else n r afci ^. •"«•*».?»■•■ .,.U .ucceea in Nova Scotia ^f^^^^^^^^ can easily urderstand ^-/J^^inX -m tt^forbiddin| among those who tormed f ^«^%«P "^^^'JVi ative of the Prarie Province of our "iron bound" ^"'^twi^SeV to bring our land to the con- to come here and see the labor ^<= \^^^? ^^^V' Suppose him to wit- dition in which he Hnds his ready to his haml IP ^^^^^^,^ ^^^ ness, as 1 did, the other day, ^^J^^^ ^^^l rock, he would raise his process of bowing a garden out ot^^ i, j,^ova hands and eyes m amazemen at the tol y x ^^^^^,^^ ^^-^^ ^^t a Scotia, while whole P^^^j^"^^;,. ^f' ^ui his judgment would be wrong rock to obstruct t^^^ir cultnation. «ut msju y ^ ^^^^^ in many ways in ^^^ « ^o Sch i h^e rtfe-^^^ to be any fair spcci- part of the rocky coast, to ^^'l^^J. ^ -^^ that view for the moment, Jnen of the Province, and even '^ying ^^ J^ ^^^^^.^^ ^oil and expens. is I may say that the little g'^rden made vuth nn,c ^.^^ ^{^ j.^^^,._ one of the varied resources onjhichth^ farm ready made to his ^^'^f^- , ^ ^ ^^ isolated section of sea- But, our Province is not ^ « J^^dg^dJ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^y^^^dsor to Anna- coast. All along the great valley ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ,,,a of the streams polls, all t"%''!KrBTfro.n Tr?iro to Granville ; along our north- ^hich empty ^"^^ t^^,f;,^;,Xe to the Strait of Canso, on the river p.. ion w t,h the land of almost^any country ^^^^ ^'The first English -^tle- m Nova Scot^^ .h^^^^^^^^^^ .^^ ^^^^^ establishment of Halifax ;^ l\^^^'j;;^/^the soil for agricultural pur- from any appreciation of *1^,« .^;X'r di^^ f^o^i the military poses. They -«^^^^^^^f ^l^,^ " Lrdlv be expected to excel in agricul- U naval ^-'nces a.id ou d har,^^^^^^^ ^^^ ^ ,,, Ued at home, -^g^^^ ^^^tt^^^^^ on the in^ the population. To this acu tne ^^^^ ect-rtained hospitable shores bordering \^'^ "^7,^, Lacter of the Province wa. inf gland of the arr^^^^^^^^^^^ changed for the bad enough, i s it anv wuuu^ „.,„:„f «,i with farmint^ on land unfat to better by the efforts o/men u^^cqim"^ f of very Z^tful justice ; an farm ? But the time came when an act ot v ery cio j ^^ ^^^^^ episode in the history of Nova Sfotia painful n mny resp ^^^^ ^ upon, nevertheless had one good effect tha^t ope e ^^^ ^^^^^ i^[Si^:rS:ait^*so. theBayofEundy. a. 1 ailed tures vince } con^ 3 wit- ?, the 36 bis Nova not a wrong ig that spcci- jment, ens>! is ! liveii- ry situ* •ts and I not so vith his of sea- ) Anna- streams r north- he river parts of [, which ge corn- on the ts shores Liral pur- niilitary agricul- d for the 'ho ifdis- 1 mass of on the in' 7t'^rtained vince wa? ed for the ad unfit to Listice ; an ;ts to dwell lie occupa- h the old of Funtly. of tbi. Province, \eU,rsZZ «m«Ibt ?„f °r'"' *''"' f "''"''" for earnestness of tone «nd for «,. j ■ "Hienoo of diction, Agricultural affairrwomed the n^X f'T ^H^ »™™ted on lethargy and gave a n"wmpuLetoZll.™ *=<"»*»■» tid' were formed 111 over the Proving 3'*?"?' P"""'*'- ^°™«e« Agricultural a&irs eicfed whSfiT "i '"*!""* "■"' » V^e i" The next great' S?VL'tat^^8l^'T^,*'f^r•!,• . B'orrester 8 entitled to munh M't^T j^ \^,. ^^^ ^**® ^evd. Dr. the ablest and most eneSe of thf *m ' '^^'*- ^^ ^^^ «°« ^^ men who have set LdTnTws elnt^^^^^^ "f '^^ '"''"^^^^ ^««^^- «o much to make the laSd of Z^r ^Hnnf ''^°'' T"^ "' ^^^^ ^«°^ their birth, after whiehlt is nnmt^ adoption worthy oi i;he land of James. li a lect7ri deli ered b1 Sr F P'^°*^'' ^^'^"^ °^ ^^'^ ^^^ Institute the year befoThrSdLnr/^'rf"' ^* *^« Mechanics* accrue from a ProvSl Exhib,2n *F 7 ^"T ^^^^^tages to ed by the powerful influence of hT„^^^^^^^ *?^ '^'^ ^«d aid- er of the Assembly, so ffe^ral i it£ ^ Chief Justice, then Speak- that there was raised bysubTiw/''^'^ "^^J ^^^^*«d ^ ^^e project Province, the libeil si of S^^^^^^^ -" parts ^of 'the tive grant, gave an ag^^re^L of 220^0 fJ' ^^ *° * '"^*" ^S^'^^' available for prizes. ^''^^^^ *"* *2^^^' *he greater part of which was Soc^M^^^^^^^^ of the Horticultural sidered so much a success that^f T i^^^ ^significant, it was con- one next year on alarger scale OnTh/ 7T T^'^^^^ ^ attempt twenty years aeo i\Z hJT' . }^^ ^*^ °^ October, 1854 iuat opened TtheProvinJia^BS^^^^^^ '^' second Exhibition C Gaspard I^eMarcha" td"|vrn'cSd'^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -^^ «^^ tmg it up, as well as the one the^year before * "^''^" ^^ ^^ ^'^' oth?rVo^LS,rmutran?im^^^^^^ a Legislative gm/t of $1^0 w^L 1/.T\""^'.' ^^ *" ^^^^s. To admission fees, gave a gross fund of Sllfnnn'^^/'"?*^^^^ ""^^^^ ^^th Exhibition. I'tlas a liSft st^lf *'^'^^^' ^^^ ^^« P-^Po^es of the t^rrXrst^^d^^^^^^^^ - *^^^<^ ^^^^^on was at- od on the presenH^' on The iZ w ««°^^^°"»ds as are occupi- ^^nses, to whichTsubscrintion of^f'^ i^I^"! f ^^ ^^''^' ^^^ ties added $1500. This SwH^ l^ tl»<^rent Agricultural Sooie- fiegree. *•'' ii-xhibition was successful in the highest ^x years more b.v. since gone by, and a fourth Exhibition is about :-/4-«*^ lt«/i«ak-r^l«kL' .^y». 18 to be opened under i.e pn^ioW ^A^ which au^^e^^the ^^^^A ^^-^:^TZ provisions of the tL' second and third included not -^y J^^ ^J^^^^a leather; also manufactures, but vanous ^^J^^" ^^J ^^^he productions of the Indian work besides ^^"«^f^ V^^^^^, '""Z that instituting a corn- fine arts, and even Provincial ^e^^^^^^^^^ . ^^cessarv, if we would parision between the difterent ^^J^bitwns t is ^^^^ ^^^.^^ understand the actual growth and P^f^^'^^''' Exhibitions about one- Ld, to eliminate from the records o^jmou^^Xded in the present, third of the entries which refer to ob^^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^.^^ Of the value of exhibitions like this tbert i^^ Their influence for good ^^ ^^^^.^f ^^-^^^s^f England-ot^the have been introduced, ihe ann p • ^f Ontario and Que- different States of the U«^°f-f Jjj^ the improvements in agricultu- bec, have been closely conne^^^^^^ The ral operations which have ta^f« ducted on a splendid scale. The exhibitions of Ontario are now ^o"ducted oi^ a j ^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ entries at the first of thes^ in 1^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ „^, beyond 1,000. ^he fi;\d ^^"tlf bSig to hold, and that not a very large the capacity of a single l;«i|« "S .^^^^a there has been an annual one. From that period to this I ^^^f ^^i^,,,! ,entrf>s of Ontario, exhibition in one or other of the large ^g"aut p^^^i^ent of the In a speech made on a recen occ^^^J^y^' 'bye-the-bye, is at this Board of Agriculture ol f ^^/^^^^^^.^/^^th; Dominion, he declares moment the President of the ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ .^ li^y ot that in agricidtural ^^^^l^^^^^l^^^j^f^tP;^^^ on this continent, stock, the Exhibitions ot Ontario ^^^^ "° _^j interest in these E::- From 1846 to 1872-a period of 26 cars t^^yn ^^^^^^^ hibitions has continua ly increased and the on ^e ' ^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^ year were, as 1 have already stated a ttle ^ve , , ^^^^^^ L 1872 to 7,714. As f "^^7 jftJ^k X^^^^^^^^ of industry-the department of stock raisi^^^^ ^^ ^^ 3^, horned Durhams the ent- ^;^^^^^^ ?&^''l -Ir^tlress has taken place in other ^upe- ^^^^^^^^ of cattle. This marked ^XlTo^t "t incS ot^eat cattle in is significant in a country whRhcoun^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ ^e a single decade at somewhere about hjl* '^^^V^^ , ^j^^^al Exhibi- ?air t'o trace all this i^^F-^^f^.^^V^^^^^^^^ of tions. Our own P^o^^^J? ^^^l.^^f^r;^^ have elapsed between agriculture, notwithstan^^ ^^ ^4^ U^ve 'X£^.f^:^7oJ^^^ beyoni whL would appear by the re- / !e!3 tlic if they Indus- I of the le first, oinestic jr; also of the a com- e would w exhib- out one- present, question, ere they —of the ,nd Que- gricultu- ns. The le. The h exceed t beyond ery "large in annual r Ontario, nt of the is at this 3 declares^ [juality of continent, these E:;- n the first •e swollen gle branch e of short- 25 to 3(» I increase, ior breeds 13 of stock t cattle in idd not be lal Exhibi- jartment of sed between ;h wo have by ti^e re- turns. In the Exhibitions of 1853 an^ idfn \ , superior breeds of cattle Thpr« 1 V ^ "^^ ^^'^ "° "^"fc^es of to entt^r. But the spirit' evok.dJr '"^ u'."°°'' '^ *^« Province tivation of superiorteed; a, d in IsTr ^^^'^^^T« ^^^ to the cul- entries were made. Ct on that oo.i: ,^, ««n«»derable number of ascertain the genuineness of thfstcT /**'" '***'""'^" '''^' P^^^ to hibited of very doubt?ul pedigree ' """"^ ^°^"^"^^ ^^^'^ «^- of genuine and unmixed bre^d tLs eSv "^""^ ''^ ''^''^ "P«» «« compare with ;ts predecessoTs so flvln M *'"'' ™*-^ "°t, therefore, value Theaniu.ilstSMrn'rt^Ja;^^^^ ^*. ^T ^ are of unquestionable pedigree an L?^ i f superior breed whose pedigree is openWoubt Still n f '.l"! ^^' ^^"^"^^ those we have made, theii cannot be a do.^ 'th« Tl.^f "^'"^ '^^ P^^^««« late improvemt^nt is to have thete d tl- 1 ^'"^ ^^y *^ ^ti'""" frequently recurring periods The n^rtr'/''^'^' "^'"'^ •^^^'' «^ at gotten at an ExhibL^nJthiskrndwS^^^ ^^^^'" ^^ ^e- ^^ the opportunity for its e.el^i.^'^^^^^ ^Z'ff^ The man who comes here with thf^ hJi ^f J j ^''^ "^"^^ ^^laj. when he finds himself exLl ed in thrln . ' P'^*^""^'^ ^"'' ^^«P'«T- to shine, returns homeZc nnined t^J?^''*™«"t a„ which he hoped next opportunity. But If hi &r, 1 V' ^''''^'' '^'''^ ^^' «"^^ess ing till Le of /hakesiWr'' : cHaeTo/^ ^"^>^ ^-^ ^-t- vindicate his fame only when h s bov now,5 T \'T"' ^^ ^« ^^^ at maturity, it is very obv o tha^ v^ '''''^' ^'^^^ '^^^'^ ^^^^ved which these Exhibitions ZldaiFord^ """'^^ '^ ^^' b««^«t riods. Still, whether at Tn tr or shl- "' '''"'^'' P'" value. Mon who see only thTprocucts ;^f f h ''''' ^''"^ ^^ «^ S^^^t hour's farms are apt to set un L fho ' i ""^^ ''" ^^^''' "^^S^- ards of excellence f but shorthorn theT.l''' Tl '"^^''^''^ «tand- area and they will be-in to fi.r.n , best products of an extended value of thei'r iwi prietions" 'm^^TT' °' ''" --P-ative venture to say, with a firm bel Lf th^tLZT\'u''' ^'''' ^ ^^^ the best of their kind win h^ .^ LI , *^^^ '^^*'*'^«-^ they e^.hibit will be superior excellenc of The same k^ndT^T"''^ ^^^" ^^«>^ ^^^^ the Many a false standard will 4 Wrld h^f ^ Tu^ '^ *^' Exhibition, and the true lesson to learnt -nreo ^ J^/ Exhibition is over, and by the exercise of the same carrand IL V ^K"''^^^ processes, thJ*Sllf„7^nh:Y„e'^lV''Tr''"™' »' ""-Wual exhibitor. 7 / C ^t^: --«ark and a gar .a. It means the hand of God and the hand of man. It means nature s inherent ier- tility, stimulated by man's industry. This we call ''«lt^vatiori, ano- ther word not without significance ; we denve It from a Latin xoot, whTch means alike "to tUl and to worship," as if there were some- thing of worship in obeying the comma-d of the Dmne Being to the first of our race, to till the ground and to keep it. But I shall not lay too much stress upon an interpretation which 1 fear is open to the objection of being somewhat fanciful. Indeed ^im svay, so nity for is place tlue aud Many ;re such 5 reason jheir re- ther the a Scotia, ight not vince as •netrable m I have portion 5 tender f met to fators of ■ did not jch iden- lu I look from the i and cul- ; the "oil. respond. u "When into hi9 Earthy, to i assigned lid abode, ! precincts for food/' lise, given ise to the )f peculiar the East, e. In all means the lerent fer- ition, ano- jatin root, i^ere some- sing to the on which I i. Indeed 21 after what I have said already upon the value and importance of our other industries, it hardly becomes me to seek h speeJal religious . .nction for any one kind oi labor. But it is not necessary to d^so m order to give to tl^ indi-.st^ . with which this exhibition is con' S • A V'^'^l ^u^ importance largely preponderating over anv vl. 7,r7 '^*^' ''"^^'•^- ^P^" y«"' tf'« farmers of the C vince, It devolves to maintain this status of the Provincial agriculture and to support the character of your class in the communfty? ThS ^twh•t'•*^''~";^^^^^"^"-'''« "««^ «« assurance oW than that which IS furnished by the display placed before us thio day Fnr nfi r^"""' T"' n ^^'' ™*^' '^' ^* ^'» '^o* ^^ to rcst here. ward " ""m Tu^' r'"?"^ '^XJ^""''' "^"«* be " onward and u^ ward. MiK'h has been done. More than many of us thought noT- sible. But the next Exhibition ought tc show that what i« exce lence now will be but mediocrity then. We should move on in a^asS! Sn.W l'''!;''^'^'^,' ^\^^''' '^g'-^^ of perfection atteinaWe withm the limits which soil and climate permit. 1 have no fear that the agricultural reputation of Nova Scotia wi'l -ane so Lag as the spirit is abroad which has brought into existence the splendid display of this day, an Exhibition to which I have had LIEUT.-&OVEBBfOR TILLBY'S CIOSIM ADLEESS. Lieutenant G ovrrnor Tilby, of New Brunswick, having been brief- to the Exhibition as a visitor, not expecting to take any imnortant fo ddiver'tr^'r'"^'' t* '" ^-^ Y-4 who had be'en Scted to deliver the closing address, .ras prevented from doing so by a extendp/fnt'''"""'- "^ v'!-' ^"^ ^^? '"^^^^^^ ^^ *^« Exhibition had extended to him an invitation to take his place. He felt himself un- soTind 1" n t'"^' %' 1"*"^ f '^' P°"^-' ^-' -"1^ noTdeclZ the iev.r J" vTV ^^ ^""^ ^^'"^ ^^''^ "^^^^^ ^^« regretted that the revered Chief .Justice was not able to perform the fJnctiun, but He Ll'h """"t '^^"i r'-J'^/ ^P^^'^^^^' ^"^ *b^* f«- several reasons ^Jo^i T ?T ?^''^^*"^ *^ ^^^« ^^^^^ ^^^ «« tl^i^ occasion, fc; 1 mig.). be the last, though he hoped he may live yet many year/ but more because he was one of the few survivors of . generation of statesmen of whom not only Nova Scotia, but the whole Dominion and even the British Emph-e, might well be r oud. He was cois de' raby embarrassed, because unfamiliar with the character of past ex- hibitions in the Province, and unable, therefore, '-.o institute any com- parison between tho.e and the splendid oue just being closed. Of those which had been held in bygone years he could only ea n by hearsay, but of the present one he could judge from observation as well, as he had carefully ercaraiued every part of it. He had attended Exhibitions in Ontario, and beheved that ours compared favorably with them. Those who were thoroughly posted about Exhibitions, held in this Province pronounced it a grand success, and believed it to be such. The fruit show was magnificent. The display of flowers^ was most creditable, both to the taste of the people and the skill of our horticulturists. The vegetables were also creditable, although he believed that in New Brunswick they were ahead of us in that branch. In most respects oui* Exhibition was finer than those of New Bruns- wick, but in the department of roots they would excel. The show of horned cattle was far ahead of what he had expected to see. In like manner he might go over the several classes anf^ pay deserved com- pliments in each, but that would not be necessary. The Exhibition was a success in every way, and the question which now arose was how to make future ones a greater success. Now that we were about bringing this to a close it might be well to adopt some resolution which \vould be of benefit in^tbe future. It was import!int to deter- mine upon an arrangement of matters so that future afhiirs of like character shouM be very much better and niore successful. There were various ways of doing this. And most important of all it would be necessary to adopt some means to increase our agricultural population. He noticed by the census that in proportion to other branches of industry the agriculturists were ahead. We should now strive to increase that proportion. Our farmers did not sufficiently consider the importance of taking the place in society which they should occupy, and consequently, by many of the rising generation, other, and what are thought to be more honorable and lucrj^tive pur- suits, are engaged in. If the social status of the farmer were eleva- ted those young men who now leave the country would be satisfied to remain on their farms, which would then be better worked and more prolific. The best way to attain this would be to establish a Com- mercial College in the Province, with a model farm attached, for the education of young men from all parts of the Province. It would be very wise for your public men to encourage such an undertakings which must be of incalculable advantage and benefit to the Province and its people. In conclusion Hia Honor observed that he had only consented to make a short, off-hand speech, and would close by thanking the Board for their kind invitation. (Applause). r i<«iiiHiiiiM'>'*S| 'atron as attended favorably hibition* lieved it if flowers 5 skill of hough he ,t branch. tv Bruns- : show of In like fcd com- Ixhibition rose was ere about esolution to doter- ■3 of like I. There of all it ricultiiral to other ould now iitfioiently hieh they jneration^ ^tive pur- ere eleva- latistied ta and more 1 a Com- 1, for the t would be dertaking» Province isented to the Board ADDRESS BY HIS WORSHIP, MAYOR SINCLAIR. His Worship the Mayor was tiien called on, and responded as follows : — Ladies and Gentlemen, — f A"?T/."%*=«,<:?r?^^*"^a*e you on the great success which has at- tended this Exhibition. Favored by Providence with delightful wea- ther it has been all that eouM be desired, has reflected the greatest credit both on the managing committees and the exhibitor, and shown by Its productions that we possess in this Province a variety ot sources of industry which only require to be worked up to make US one ot the most prosperous peoples in the world. 1 here beg leave to testify, as Mayor of the city, to the uniform good conduct of our visitors and exhibitors, among the many thous- ands of whom I did not hear of a single instance of disorderly con- duct, in fact the police reported to me that " we can't make anything tor the city out ot these people; they are all ladies and gentlemen." (Laughter). Any man might be proud to belong to such a people, ive To- ^'°" ^^'•«w«"' wishing you a pleasant journey to your respect- Cheors were given for the Queen, the two Governors, and Mr McHeifey, when the singing of the National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close. L&i:.^ 5. PRIZE LIST. CLASS I. HORSES. Judges: Joseph Moreton, Annapolis^ Charles Cochran, Newport. John W. Margeson. John Northup, Halifax. Thomas W. Crowe. A. M. Cunningham. STALLIONS. geotloD. 1. — Best Thorough-bred Stallion, 4 Tears old or upwards. 4 entries. Ist. — William H. Church, Cornwallis, (Horse "Cli- max,") 50.00 2nd. — Hon. William A. Henry, Halifax, (Horse " Somersault,") 30.00 2. — Best Stallion, to breed Horses for Agricultural and Draft pur- poses, 4 years old or upwards. 10 entries. 1st. — Eobert Bacon, Windsor, (Horse "Marquis of Lome,") 50.00 2nd. — James H. Stewart, Alma, Pictou, (Horse "General Grant,") 30.00 3rd. — Paul E. McDonald, Millbrook, Co., Pictou. 3. — Best Stallion, to breed Horses for Trotting, Carriage or Eoad, four years or upwards. 10 entries. 1st. — D. W. LandcrS; Margaretsville, Aylesford. . . 40.00 2nd. — Donald Nicholson, Pugwash, Co. Cumberland 30.00 Srd. — Alexander Cochr£.n, Newport, Co. Hants .... 1. — Best Stallion, to breed Horses for Agricultural and Draft pur- purposes, ^bree years old or under. 1 entry. 1st. — George Annand, Gay^s Eiver 80 00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 20 00 Srd.— (Not awarded) 15 00 6.- pur] 7. 8. 9.— 10.— I 1 I t eutries. 0.00 0.00 •raft pur- 0.00 0.00 or Eoad, 0.00 0.00 )raft piir- ry. 00 00 5 00 I 26 5.-Be8tStal]ion,to breed Horses for Trotting, Carnage or Eoad, d years old or under. 4 entries. Ist.— Ambrose Dodge, Wilmot, Annapolis, (Horse " Knox ' Stallion, sired by Landers' Gene- 9n^ « TJ^'I^J'^ ^^""^^^ Knox) 30.00 2nd.-Sainuel Meek, Cornwallis, Port Williams station 20 00 3rd,-Eli8ha Burbridge, Port Williams,' Comwallis' 10.00 e.-Best StalHon on the ground, of any age or breed. 11 entries, Ist.— D. W. Landers, MargsretsviHe, Aylesford. . . . 50.00 PuSoses^nTJ'p"^"^''^^^ *^, Regulations to be kept for breeding purposes in the Province for at least one year after taking the Prize!) MARES. Brood Mare and Colt, or evidence that a Colt has been reared. 7. -Best Thorough-bred Brood Mare. 6 entries. Ist.-WiUiam Duffus, Halifax, (Maie « Minnie Wray sired by Daniel Webster, dam a Sher- -, IT Cobbler Mare) 40 00 ind.— William H. Church, Cornwallis, (Mare "Lin- net, dam Fair and Easy, by Eetriever, sired by lornado, he by Boston) 30.00 8.-Best Brood Mare, for breeding Horses for Agricul'tural purposes. ^ 9 entries. 1st -James McKay, MiUbrook, .Co. Pictau 40.00 2nd.-Allan McDonald, St. Andrew's Co.,Antigonish 30.00 Jird.— A..xander Co m 2« 11.— Best pair Matched Carriage Horses, in Carriage. 7 entries. 1 St.— Captain John Taylor, Halifax 30.00 2„d.— William Casey, Halifax 20.00 3rd. — Hon. Senator Northup, Halifax 15.00 12.— Best Single Carriage Horse, (not one of a pair), driven in car- riage. 15 entries. 1st.— Samuel Caldwell, Jacob Street, Halifax 20.00 2nd. — Jonathan Rand, Canning 15-00 3rd.— Joseph H. Starratt, Kentville 10.00 13.— Best pair Draft Horses. 4 entries. Ist.—John Chambers, Newport 40.00 2nd. — John Chambers, Newport 30.00 3rd.— James Waddell, Maitland 20.00 COLTS. 14._Best Colt, Filly, or Gelding, 3 years old. 7 entries. 1st. — James McKay, Newport 15.00 2ud.— James McLanders, Tatamagouche 1--00 3rd.— Hon. W. A. Henry, Halifax ^ 10.00 15.— Best Colt, Filly, or Gelding, 2 years old. 11 entries. Ist.— Alfred Eaton, Cornwallis 12.00 2nd.— Thomas T. Lockwood, Port Williams 10.00 3rd. — E. C. Banks, Lower Stewiacke 8-00 16.— iiest Colt, Filly, or Gelding, one year eld. 8 entries. Ist. — Jonathan Rand, Canning '. lO.OO 2nd. — Jolin Parker, Halifax 8.00 3rd.— John Parker, Halifax 4.00 1 7. — Best Sucking Colt. 9 entries. 1st.— Allen McDcnnell, St. Andrews, Antigonishe . . 8.00 2nd.— Hon. R. A. McHeffey, Windsor 6.00 3rd. — John McDonald, Shubenacadie 4.00 PIES EXTRAS. IB.— Extras. *l entries. Christian Miiller, Windsor, for Stallion "Prince William," ^ar?, sired by Noble, (Ist prize of 1868), uiii of a Canadian Morgan Mare,— extra award 20.00 ■Section .1.— 1.— 2. . 3.— 2nd.- i 'm- I 27 Robert Davison, Woodville, Newport, for Stallion, 4 years,— extra award . in no Edward Eosley Beaver Bank, for Stallion. ' 4 " vearV extra award 1 9 nn Dan McLean, Lower Larig, SteiJarton." Co/pictou; a^ard , ""^^ ^''''^'" ' -^^^^^'-^xtra A. M Cunningham, ) Joseph Moreton, | Charles Cochran, V Judc/es John Northup, [ John W. Margeson, J CLASS II. CATTIE. riBST rmsION.-THOEOTOH-BBED STOCK, WITH CESTIPIED PEDmEE. Jud(/es: Hon. Alex. McFarlane, Tfa^Zac^. Dr. Lewis, Halifax. George McHefFey, Windsor. William E. Starratt, Paradise. John E. Starr, Comwallis. E. Putnam, Maitland. 8.00 6.00 4.00 SHORT HORNS. Section. B^I'I'S- .1 -Best Thorough-bred Short Horn Bull, three years old or up- wards. 5 entries. ^ 1. -Annapolis Agricultural Society, per S. Baiiev ^ Round Hill, (Bull " General Grant," Ixiv.) 30 00 --Fnion Agricultural Society of East Ccrn;allia, per R. M. Rand, (Bull " Lord York ").... 20 00 .».-tJnion Agrjeultural Society of East Comwallis, per R. M. Rand. (Bull " Bell Duke of Mark- „. „ ^^ 15.00 2nd.--Best Thorough-bred Short Horn Bull, two years old. and I A„.- u , i'n'^er three years. 3 Entries. ' l..-Agricu tural Society of Minudie, per Job Seaman, (Bull "Morning Star 3rd") . ... i ;^ nn :%-Sf' 'i^'mmtijiMmmM 0- '-rmmmmw- , .- 1 28 2. — Windsor Agricultural Society, per Hon. R. A. Mc- Heffey, (Bull " Royal George ") 10.00 (The Judges, in their Beport, expressed regret that the animals entered in competition for these prizes were not in as good show condition as they might have been.) 3.— Best Thorough-bred Short Horn Bull, one year old, and under two years. 2 Entries. 1st. — Albert Chase, Cornwallis. 2nd.— J. B. Bowser, Grand Pre. 3|.— Best Thoi-ough-bred Short Horn Bull Calf. No Entry. Ist— (Not awarded) $12.00 2nd.— (Not awarded; 10.00 cows. 4.— Best Thorough-bred Short Horn Cow. 5 Entries. Ist.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis, ("Cow " Peeriess"; 20.00 2nd.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis, (Cow " Lily" ex) 15.00 3rd.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis. " Cow, No. 31, of New Brunswick Herd Book " 10.00 5.— Best Thorough-bred Short Horn Heifer, two years old and under three. 2 Entries. 1st.— Edwin Chase, Church street, Cornwallis 12.00 2nd.— J.B. Bowser, Grand Pre Heifer "Evangeline," cviii 10.00 6.— Best Thorough-bred Short Horn Heifer, one year old and under two years. 2 Entries. 1st.— J. B. Bowser, Grand Pre, Heifer, " Brook- ville Mayflower," cvi 12.00 2nd.— J. B. Bowser, Grand Pre, Heifer, " Prairie Maid,"cv 10.00 61 —Best Thorough bred Durham Heifei Calf. 3 entries. 1st.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis, " Nelly." 12.00 2nd.— J. B. Bowser, Cornwallis, '' Nellie York." cxii 10.00 ATRSHISES. BULLS. 7. — Best Thorough-bred Ayrshire ±juli, three years old or upwards. 3 entries. 1 at.— Halifax County Agricultural Society "Lord Lisgar." 25.00 2nd.— Onslow Agricultural Society, "Prince of Wales." .*.♦ 18-00 3rd.— (Not awarded). 'innHni i 10.00 he animals in as good and under itry. ^2.00 10.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 rs old and 12.00 10.00 ar old and 12.00 10.00 3. 12.00 10.00 y.—Best Thorough-bred Ayrshire Bull, two years old and under three years. 2 entries. Ist.— Shubenacadie Agricultural Society, "Bangor Duke." Ixxvi 15 qq 2nd.--C. Prescott Blanchard, Truro " Colchester." ^^^ 10.00 9.— Best Thorough-bred Ayshire Bull, one year old and uuder two years. 1 entry. l8t.-(Not awarded) 15.00 and.— "(JNot awarded) 10.00 9^.— Best Thorough-bred Ayrshire Bull Calf. No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) 12.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) 10.00 cows. 10— Best Thorough-bred Ayrshire Cow. 3 entries. 1st.— C. Prescott Blanchard, Truro, "Josephine." xxviii 20.00 2nd.-rCharles Prescott Blanchard, Truro, "Lilly" Cl -le f\n 3rd.— Colonel Laurie, " Myra " *..* ' . lo!oO I i —Best Thorough-bred Ayrshire Heifer, two years old and under three years. No entry. I'st, — (Not awarded) 12.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) ] ' iq.OO 12. -Best Thorou'gh-bred Ayshire Heifer, one year old and under two years. 3 entries. 1st.— A. K. Mackinlay, Halifax, "Eose.' cxiv.. 12.00 2nd. — E. Blanchard, Ellershcuse 10.00 12J^.— Best Thorough-bred Ayrshire Calf. 1 entry. Ist.^ — (Not awarded) 12.00 2nd— C. Prescott Blanchard, Triiro , . 10.00 or upwards. 1 , 26.00 f . 18.00 f DEVONS. BULLS. 1 3. ^Bcst Thorough-bred Beron Bull, three years old onipwarda, 2 entries. Ist.— Onslow Agricultural Society, "Captain Jenks." 26.00 2nd.— Colonel Laurie, Oakfield, "Haveloek.".. . .18 00 '3rd.— (Not awarded). , . . „ '/. isioo • # 80 U.— Best Thorough-bred Devon Bull, 2 ^^ears old or under three- year a. 2 entries. Ist. — Lower Musquodoboit Agricultural Society, Tjer Donald Archibald, Esq., M. F. P., "Tich- borne" •••• 15.00 2nd.— Halifax County Agricultural Society, "Hart- land the second" .^ 10.00 15. Best Thorough -bred Devon Bull, one year old or under two years. 1 entry. 1st.— W. Anderson, Musquodoboit 16.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 10-00 15|. Best Thorough-brer' Devon Bull Calf. 2 entries. 1st Halifax County Agricultural Society, ("Mag- gie," calf of Hartland the second) 12.00 2nd.— Coleuiel Laurie, Oakfield, " Wolliugton," . . . . 10.00 cows. 16.— Best Thorough-bred Devon Cows. 4 entries. 1st.— Colonel Laurie, OakfieM, "Primrose." 20.00 2nd.— Colonel Laurie, Oakfield, "Lady Pink." 15.00 3rcl. — Halifax County Agricultural Society. 10.00 17. — Best Thorough-bred Devon Heifer, 2 years old or under '> years. No entry. Ist.— (Not awarded) 12.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 10.00 ][^._Bcst Thurough-brcd Devon Heifer, 1 year okl or under 2 years. 3 entries. 1st.— Colonel Laurie, Oakfield, "Violet." 12.00 2nd.— Colonel Laurie, Oakfield, "Mayflower." 10.00 Igi. — Best Thorough-bred Devon Heifer Calf. 1 entry. ~ 1st.— Colonel Laurie, Oakfield, " Eose." 12.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 10.00 ALDERNEYS AND JERSEYS. BULLS. 19» Best Thorough-bred Alderney Bull, 3 years or upwards. 1 entry Ist, — Glenelg Agricultural Society, Co. Guysborough, "Comet," 5 years, 6 mos 25.00 2nd.— (Not awarded). . 18.00 8rd.— (Not awarded) 16.00 ) ■ ■ I :.• i 5i!*S**5Sa»iisaa»W»««»?e»WR«i»wi«f- ra, w..».»i' . 12.00 . 10.00 ider 2 years. . 12.00 . 10.00 . 12.00 . 10.00 5 A' I 81 20.-Best Thorough-bred Alderney Bull, 2 years old or under three years. 1 entry. 1st _(Not awarded) 15 q^ Jnd.— (not awarded) _ 10 00 2I.-Best Thorough-bred Alderney Bull, 1 year old or under 2 years ^ 1 entry. 1st— Alexander Anderson, Halifax, ("Lord Seafield," 27th June, 1873, out of Dairy Pride) 21 J. —Best Thorough-bred Alderney Bull Calf 1 entry 1st— James B. Duffus, Ashbourne, r"Ashbournei"' May 8, 1874, by Comet 2nd, out of Belle) ! . 12 00 2nd.— (Not awarded) _ ^q'qq cows, 22.— Best Thorough-bred Alderney Cow. 3 entries. 1st —Alexander Anderson, Halifax, " Dairy ±^ride," 20.00 2nd.— Wilnara DufFus, Halifax, " Fairy," |6 oo 3rd.— J. B. DufFus, Ashbourne, " Belle,". ........ . 10.00 23.-Bcst Thorough-bred Alderney Heifer, two years old or under three years. 1 entry. 1st.— William Duffus, Halifax, "Mayflower," out of Fairy ,„^^ 2nd.-(Not awarded) '. V. '..'.'.' ." 24.— Be.t Thorough-bred Alderney Heifer, one year old or under twa years. No entry. 1 St.- (Not awarded) -i o ^n 2nd.— (Not awarded ) .■.■.',*.".'. ' ". ". ". .' .' . .' .' .' .' .* 10.00 24^.— Best Thorough-bred Alderney Heifer Calf. 1 entry. 1st.— Dr. W. J. Lewis, Halifax i o no 2nd.-(Not awarded) [[[['[ ['W J^ioo 'ds. 1 entry- . 25.00 . 18.00 . 15.00 HEEDS. 46.-Best Herd of Thorough-bred Cattle, consisting of one Bull n/tt Ti-^^f t-o/Ieifers, all of one breed, the property of the Exhibitor, and owned by him for six month. bS Exlnbition, unless imported by him. (One or both of thr Heifers may be replaced with Heifer Calves.) 2 entries. 1st.- _jDlonel Laurie, Oakfield, for Devon Herd. . . . 30.00 1st. -Edwin Chase, Comwallis, for Short Horn ^^^^•••V 30.00 82 50. — Extras. Dr Lewis, for two Ayrshire Heifers recently im- ported by him, and consequently ineligible for competition, special prize of l"-00 The Judges of Thorough-bred Stock respectfully recommend that the Board procure the American, Canadian, and if possible, the English Herd Books. W.J.Lewis, Alex. McYaelane, J. E. Stake, W. E. STARBiTT. SECOND DmSIOM.-&BADB STOCE, BULLS, COWS AND HEITEES. Judges : W. Henry Allison. Thos. L. Dodge. George Whitman. John L. Hamilton. Wesley Oxley. John Parker, jr. Samuel H. Craig. BULLS. 25.— Best Grade Bull, three years old or upwards. 6 Entries. Ist.—D. H. Newcomb, Lower Pereaux, Port Wil- liams, Cornwallis $20.00 2nd.— Colonel Hornsby, Willow-park, Halifax 16.00 ye.— Best Grade Bull, two years old or under three years. 8 Entries. Ist.—Isaac Chipman, Kentvillfi. '^ornwallis 15.00 2nd.— 'Benjamin Kaye, Cornr, ^ j 10.00 27._Best Grade Bull, one year old or under two years. 7 Entries. 1st.— Levi Clarke, Lower Canard, Port Williams, Kings County 10-00 2nd.— W. E. Starratt, Paradise, Annapolis 5.00 274.— Best Grade, Bull Calf. 12 Entries. *" 1st.— Jonathan Band, Cornwallis 10.00 2nd.— Abfam S. Bentley, Canning, Port Williams 6.00 cows. 27a —Best Grade Cow, 5 years old or upwards. 13 entries. 1st.— J. E. Starr, Starr's Point, Cornwallis 20.00 Snd.— Leander Eaton, Port Williams 15.00 I i i 1- or , . 10.00 ommend that possible, the 18, B, RBiTT. HEIFEBS. Entries. il- . ...$20.00 .. 15.00 •ee .. 15.00 .. 10.00 rs. Q9, .. 10.00 . . 5.00 .. 10.00 ma 6.00 entries. ,... 20.00 ... 15.00 ^8 28.-Best Grade Cow, three years old or under fi.e. 18 entries. i St — VV E. Sca.'-att, Paradise si)Rnn 2nd.-Edwm Chase, Cornwallis, " Fann^ '' i5 no 4th._ James McColough, Quinpnol Bead, Hal fax ' 10 00 5th.-^George P.ers, 94 Bir^in^am «tre'et, Sax 'sioo -8,.-Best Grade Cow under thi^e years. 4 entries, o , T ^^^'N Sl^aJ-r's Point, Cornwallis. 1 5 on 2nd.-.James B Duifus, Ashbourne, Halifax "Bios- som,MstJune, 1872, by "Comet,".. 12 oo 29.-Best Grade Heifer, two years old or under. 14 entries! Ifit— J B. Bowser, Grand Pre , nn lttzTBBT''\lT^'''' Annapolis... .V;.:: 'g'oo 6th.- J. B. Bowser, Grand Pre . . J'^^ Special prize to James McColough,' QuinpooV Road HaU.ax, for twin Heifers, 2 years old . ' 10 oo '''"ut^jf ^f"; ' ^!T^.' ^^ "^^^^ ' >--• H entries. 2nri T p If' \*^^ ' ^''^"*' Cornwallis 10 oo 3rd A^' ^*'' a' ^f^'^ ^°'°*' Cornwallis,. . " ' g 00 3rd.-Alexander Anderson, Halifax, "Mary Lass'"' Mai^h 28th, 1873, by " Comet." . . ^ '' « 00 4th.— Jonathan Band, Cornwallis ^qq •i 1 —Best Grade Heifer Calf. ] e entries, o^*;~~Y' ^.- ^^a^^att, Paradise, Annapolis in t^n 3rd.— Bobert Bacon, Windsor .... ^^ ' ' " ' f Xn 4th.— Jonathan Band, Cornwallis ^^ 0..-Be. .. Cow --.^MHeife. ^^^^^^^^^^ .:. ..^^.. Ist.— John Smith, Truro. „^ ^ 2nd. Edmn Chase, Cornwallis ! ! ! ! ! ^^'^.^ 3rd.-J. B. Bowser, Grand Pm ^^'^J 0.00 *0.-Best Grade Devon Cow, 3 years old or upwards. 1 entry I rm\ ^«^o°^ld, Shubenacadie .... 1 5 on ' 2nd.— (Not awarded) J^-^^ . I I iiii^iifWlMtf^ i 34 4l.-Bc3t Grade Devon Heifer, under three years. 3 entries. Ist.— Israel Longworth, Truro ■-■■•■■ * * • ^; " ' * ^^'^ 2nd.-Charle3 Prescott Blanchard, Truro, Plum- my," by Captain Jenks °-"" 42 -Best Grade Ayrshire Cow, three years old or upwards. 3 entries. Ist.-Charle8 Prepcott Blanchard, Truro, "Minnie, 15.00 2nd.-Charles Prescott Blanchard, Truro, "Mmme- ^^ ^ haha." 43.-Best Grade Ayrshire Heifer, under 3 years. 2 entries. Ist —John McDonald, Shubenacadie. . . . . ••,;••• ^"•"" 2nd.-C. Prescott Blanchard, Truro, "Pauline, dam Josephine xxviii, by Captain Jenks, (Devon).. . 8.00 44.-Best Grade Alderney or Jersey Cow, 3 years old or upwards, 7 entries. Ist^John P. Stairs, Dartmouth '^ •••";, In !S JndT-Judge Ritchie, Belmont. Halifax, - Beauty." lOM 45 -Best Grade Alderney or Jersey Heifer, under three years. 7 entries. 4gt.-John McCollough, Lower Stewiacke 10.00 2nd.— Judge Eitchie, Halifax, "Margery, o.w ±Q Snecial Prize, given by George Praser, Esq., Halifax, for thc '^^•"" Cst miXcow fed ^th the "North British Company's Nutritious Condiment, i entry. 1st.— Edwin Chase, Comwalhs -• • ^^•♦'" m ^Por the Fattest Cow, fed with the "North BriHsh Compa- ny's " Nutricious Condiment (Mr. Eraser s prize.) Igt.— John Smith, Truro 12.50 Extra prize for special mer^t in fatness, for a four year old Heifer K North ^British Company's Condiment since last winter. J. W. Margeson, Comwallis 20.00 W. Henry Allison, ) Thomas L. Dodge, | George Whitman, J- Judges. Samuel H. Craig> i Wesley Oxley, j i ^■W. -'^w [tries. 10.00 8.00 J. 3 entries. ' 15.00 . 10.00 ries. , 10.00 ,. 8.00 or upwards- . 15.00 " 10.00 three years. . 10.00 . 8.00 ilifax, for the- Company's " ,. 12.50 itish Compa- ze.) . 12.50 ir old Heifer tst winter. . . 20.00 ^ Judges. ] m f 36 THISD DnnSION.-OBADE ST0C2, 02EN. Juf^fs /—Allan McDonald. Hon. S. Chipman. R. Bacon. G. Neilly. Janes A. Leaman. Jesse Black. Joseph H. Grant. :^.-Be6t pair of Oxen, largest and fattest. 4 Entries. 1st -John A!li8on, Newport, Hants gr. OO 2nd.-Edwin Chase, Cornwallis ? nn 3rd.- Leonard Maxner, Windsor... t^'Z 33,I.-Best pair Fat Oxen, fo«r years old or' under five years. 3 14. rij • iintnes. 1st.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis oa no 2nd.-Edwm Chase, Cornwallis pQOO o4.-Best single 0. or Steer, largest and fattest; noVone of a pair. - , _, ^ _ .i-bntnes. *^ 4th.— John Chambers, Newport ,, X^ 35i.-Be,t pair „f Working 0«n, under sVe' years. ' ' ' ' , p::-'C^S:ra,g-r&:.::r -- 2nd.-J. E. Starr, Cornwallis f?'^^ ff d.-J. E. Starr, Cornwallis J^'^^ 4th.-John Chambers, Newport. g*^? lJ;^.r^vtart'dT^°""*--'-''-- "•»" 4th.— (Not .awarded). '^'^^ ?^,^-f • * • Eaton, ComwalUs Jl'^^ 8rd.-John A. McCurdy, Onslow . . ! ] {^.00 4th.-Leander Eaton, Cornwallis... gJJ '^A^^-mmtmM^^'T^m^mmm txl 36 39.— Best pair of Steer Calves. 4 entries. 1st.— Oscar Chase, Cornwallis 12.00 2nd.— William Eaton, Kentville -^^-J^" 3rd.— Albert Chase, Cornwallis o-JJ^ 4th~J. B. Bowser, Gran Pre ^-^^ 47 -Best five pairs of Oxen on the ground that hav-e not obtained other prizes at the Exhibition, $100 to be divided equally among the owners. Ist.- J. E. Starr, Cornwallis f'^^ 2nd.— Elias E Woodworth f-^^ 3rd.— John Chambers f'^"^ 4th.— John Chambers f-"^^ 5th.— Edwin Chase ^^'^^ 48 -For the best and fattest Ox, fed on North British Company's ■ Condiment, a special prize contributed by George 1 raser, Esq., Halifax. 3 entries. Ist.— George C. Phillips, Onslow 50-00 CLASS III. SHEEP. Judges • William Armstrong. D. Miller. John T. Newcomb. James Norrie. Charles B Whitman. Moses Homers. SHORT WOOL— THOROUGH-BRED. I.— Best South Down Ram, 2 shears or over. 1 entry Ist.- John McDonald, Shubenacadie 10.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) • • ^-00 2 .—Best South Down Ram, shearling. No entry. Ist.- (Not awarded) J.OO 2nd— (Not awarded) ^-"^ a —Best South Down Ram Iamb. 2 entries. Ist.— John McDonald, Shubenacadie 7.00 2nd.— John McDonald, Shubenacadie 5.00 I —Best two South Down Ewes, two shears or over. 2 entries. Ist.— John McDonald, Shubenacadie 9.00 2nd.— John McDonald, Shubenacadie 7.00 3rd.— (Not awarded) ^'00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 ot obtained led equally 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 Company'^' ^rascF; Esq., 50.00 . 10.00 , 8.00 . 8.00 . 6.00 . 7.00 . 5.00 2 entries. . 9.00 . 7.00 . 5.00 8t .5.— Best two South Down Ewes, shearling. No entry. Isfc.— (Not awarded) g.OO 2nd, — (Not awarded) * 6.00 3rd — (Not awarded) 4,00 10.— Best two South Down Ewe Lambs. 1 entry. 1st. — John McDonald, Shubenacadie t.OO 2nd. — (Not awarded) 5.00 3rd. — (Not awarded^ ' 3.00 LONG WOOL— THOROUGH-BBED, 7. — Best Sara, two shears or over. 2 entries. 1st.— Edwin Chase, Church Street, Cornwallis 14.00 2nd.— Hon. E. A. McHeffey, Windsor 12.00 3rd. — (Not awarded) 10.00 8. — Best Ram, shearling. 1 entry. 1st. — Francis Ellershausen, EUorshouse 12.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) 10.00 3rd. — (Not awarded) 8.00 9. — Best Ram Lamb. 3 entries. 1st.— Hon. R. A, McHeffey, Windsor 10.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) '] q'qq 3rd. — (Not awarded) 6.00 4th. — (Not awarded) ..*.,.....' 4.00 ■ Extra Prize to Edwin Chase, Cornwallis . '. . . . .* . . . '. 8.00 10.— Best two Ewes, two shears or over. 3 entries. ist.- Hon. R. A. McHeffey, Windsor 14 qq 2nd.— Hon. R. A. McHeffey lo'oo 8rd —Hon. R. A. McHeffey '.".'.*..* .7. *. .'.'.' '. '. lo!oO 11. — Best two Ewes, shearling, 2 entries. Ist. — F. Ellershausen, Eller shouse 12 00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 10 00 8rd. — (Not awarded) .'...'......, S,OQ 12.— Best two Ewe Lambs. 3 Entries. Ist.—Hon. R. A. McHeffey, Windsor. .... 1000 2nd.— Hon. R. A. McHeffey, Windsor * s'oo 3rd. — (Not awarded) g'oQ 4tb. — (Not awarded) 4 OO Extra Prize to Edwin Chase, ComwBUis .,...' 8 00 .- 1 til 88 OTHEE LONG WOOLLED BREEDS, CROSSES, &c. 13. — Best Ram, two shears or over. 5 Entries. 1st.— R. W. Allison, Newport 12 00 2nd. — John T. Newcomb, Cornwallis 10.00 3rd. — Robert Patterson, Durham ^-00 4th.— R. Patterson, Durham, Co. PJctou 5.00 5th.— ('Not awarded)., 4.00 14. — Best Ram, shearling. 7 Entries. 1st.— John Wallace, Newport 10.00 2nd. — Robert Bacon, Windsor 9.00 3rd. — Joseph P. Allison, Newport 8.00 4th. — John McDonald, Shubenacadie 6.00 5th. — Robert Patterson, Durham 5.00 15. — Best Ram Lamb. 20 Entries. 1st. — Joseph Allison, Newport 8.00 2d. — R. Patterson, Durham 7.00 3rd.— John Wallace, Newport 6.00 4th.— John Ferguson, Nine Mile River 4.00 5th.— Robert Bacon, Windsor 2.00 16. — Best two Ewes, 2 shears or over. 14 Entries. 1st.— Robert Bacon, Windsor 12.00 2nd.— John Wallace, Newport 10.00 3rd.— William B. Wallace, Newport 8.00 4th. — Robert Bacon, Windsor ft.OO 5th. — Robert Patterson, Durham.. . 4,00 1 7. — Best two Ewes, shearlings. 9 Entries. 1st. — John Wallace, Newport 10.00 2nd. — R. Bacon, Windsor 8.00 3rd. — John McDonald, Shubenacadie 6.00 4th. — Robert Patterson, Durham 4.0O 5th. — John Chambers, Newport, 3.00 18. — Best two Ewe Lambs. 15 Entries. 1st. — John Wallace, Newport. ... 8.00 2nd. — John McDonald, Shubenacadie *1.00 3rd. — John Ferguson, Nine Mile River 6.00 4th. — R. Bacon, Windsor 6.00 5th. — John Chambers, Newport 4.00 19,— .Best Wether, not over three shears. 3 Entries. 1st.— Daniel C. Smith, Truro 10.00 2nd. — R. Patterson, Durham 8.00 m I J 12.00 10.00 8.00 5.00 4.00 10.00 9.00 8.00 6.00 5.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 e.oo 4.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.G0 3.00 8.00 •I .00 6.00 6.00 4.00 10.00 8.00 89 20,— For the best and fattest Sheep fed on the North British Com- pany's Nutritious Condiment, special prize contributed by George Eraser, Esq. 5 Entries. 1st.— E. W. Allison, Newport 10.00 Extra Prizes : Dr. W. J. Lewis, for one Shearling Cotswold Ram, imported 6.00 Dr. Lewis, for ^ve Cotswold Ewes 10.00 Charles B. Whitman, Moses Somers, i r j John T. Newcomb, }J^^9^'- William Armstrong, GLASS IV. SWINE. Judges : Levi Eaton, Edgar Dodsou, Halifax, J. J, O'Brien, Noel, William Evens, J. P., Jarucs Barnhill, Donald McDonald. 3 . — Best 1st.- 2nd- 3rd.- 2.— Best 1st.- 2nd.- 3rd,- 3.— Best Ist.- 2nd,- 3rd.- 4. — Best l8t.~ 2nd.- 3rd.- BERKSHIEES— THOROUGH-BRED. Boar, two years or over. 1 entry. -James B. Duffus, Halifax, (Billy) 10.00 -(Not awarded) 8.00 -(Not awarded) 6.00 Boar, one year old, or under two years. No entry. -(Not awarded) . 9.00 —(Not awarded) 7.00 -(Not awarded) 5.00 Boar under one year. No entry. -(Not awarded) 8.00 —(Not awarded) , 6.00 -(Not awarded) 4,.00 Sow, two years old or over. No entry. -(Not awarded) 10.00 —(Not awarded) g.oo -(Not awarded) ^ g^QO 40 5. — Best Sow under two years. 1 entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) ^ q(^ 2nd. — (Not awarded). ,\] i, ..... . . '. . . . ] 7.0O 3rd.- -(Not awarded) .[....[.[ 5.0O WHITE CHESTER&_THOROUGH-BEED. 6.— Best Boar over two years. No entry. l^^f^^ySK^'^^^fh • • • lo.oo iind. — (Not awarded) g qq^ 7. — Best Sow over one year. 1 entry. Ist. — James Maxner, Windsor 10.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) ./.*] [ * ... [ ' ] g.oO 8. — Best Boar, one year ot under. 1 entry. 1st— William Young, South Street g 00 2nd. — (Not awarded) W. . . '. 6!oO' 9.— Best Sow, one year or under. 3 entries. Ist.— Edvvard McLatchey, Lower Horton. 8.00 2nd.— William Young, South Street, Halifax 6.00 18.- 19. SUFFOLK AND SMALL TOEKaHIEES. 10.— Best Boar, over two year» old. No entry. Isi, — (Not awarded) o /w 2nd.-(Not awarded) ;;;;.'; .* .* .* ;';,;; ; ^;^ 11.— Best Boar, under two years. No entry. Ist. — (Not awarded) 7 aa 2nd.— (Not awarded> *.'.".'..'.'".'. *.' * ." .' * .* .' .' 5.0O 12.— Beat Sow over two years. No entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) q n/^ 2nd.— (Not awarded) '.;'.;; ''.*.". '. **.'.'.'. tIoO 13.— Best Sow under two years. No e.itry. Ist. — (Not awarded) ... . >r aa 2nd.-(Not awarded) l^^^.'.','^.V.'.^,l[[' Iw 20.- 21.- •)o ■*mm mmmm 41 7.00 5.0a 10.00 8.00 8.00 6.00' 8.00 6.0a 9.00 7.00 7.00 5.00 9.00 7.00 7.00 ALL OTHEE BEEEDS AND CE0S8ES. H.—Best Boar, over two years. No Entry ^nd.— (Not awarded ) o ^n 3rd.-(Not awarded). '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'..'. 6^00 I 15.— B^tB^r one year und under two years. No Entry. I 1st.— (Not awarded) '^nnn m. 2nd.-(Not awarded) '•.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'/.'.'.'.'.'.['. 8Q0 16.— Best Boar, under one ^'ear. 4 Entries 5n^~'^!' MeG>lough, Quinpool Eoad, Halifax . . 8.00 .^nd....(JNot awarded) qqq 1 7— Best Sow, over two years. No Entry. li lat.— (Not awarded) .. o aa f 2nd.-,(Not awarded) '.*;:;;;:; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; jo.oo M 18.— Best Sow, one year or under two years. 1 Entry o'^J^^T^*®"" Armstrong, Middleton " in oo 2nd.— (Not awarded) ....'.".'.■ 8.C0 19. —Best Sow, under one year. 2 Entries. Ist — (Not awarded) o nn 2nd.-(Not awarded) ■.'.■.'.■.'.".'.';.■.■;.":;:: e.'oo 20— Best Fat Hog. 8 Entries. Ist.— James A. Leaman, Truro. ..... on on 2nd.— James A. Leaman, Truro . . In'Wk 3rd— Daniel Donavan, Dartmouth ..'.'.■.■.'.■.'.'.*.■ ." 12.00 21. -Best Breeding Sow and Litter '« not fewer than five Pigs," of any breed or age. 6 Entries. i^^'^^oLt'," fc' •?"'' ^^^"'^/'S fed by "■» North British Com- James A. Leaman, Truro 15 qa William Evcas, 1 J. J. O'Brien, ' I James Barnhill, ')k Judges. I Edgar Dodso,^, I Lev.' Eaton, J The Judges cwinot but notice the great want of interest manifested l>v the many persons, owners of S^ine of superb qTalS^rHvlg 42 almost in immediate vicinity of the Exhibition Building, and, but for the very great interest taken by those at a long distance from the capital (contributors to this department) the show of Swine would have been a failure. — "W. E. 5 CLASS V. POULTRY. Jvdges : Henry Shaw, A. Downs. William G. Wiiiton. 1. — Best trio of Turkeys. 5 entries. 1st.— Thomas J. Egan, Halifax 8.00 2nd. — Archibald Kidston, Sprytield, Co. Halifax. .. 5.00 3rd.— Elisha Burbridge, Port Williams 3.00 2. — Best trio of Geese. 2 entries. 1st. — John A. Grant, Quinpool Eoad, Halifax 8.00 2nd. — William Maxner, Windsor 5.00 3rd.— (Not awarded; 3.00 3. — Best trio of Hybrid or Mongrel Geese. 1 entry. 1st, — Archibald Kidston, Spryfield 5.00 4. — Best trio of Ducks. 8 entries. 1st.— Thomas J. Egan, Halifax 6.00 2nd. — William Maxner, Windsor 6.00 3rd. — Benj. O'Brien, South Kawdon, Hants 4.00 Extra award to Miss Helen Wright, the Ketreat, Sackville 3.00 5. — Best trio of Cochin China Fowls. 6 Entries. 1st.— Dr. Furlong, Halifax 4.00 2nd.--Michael Self, Halifax 3.00 3rd.— John A. Grant, Quinpool lioad 2.00 6. — Best trio of Brahmas (light). 6 Entries. 1st.— Dr. Furlong, Halifax 4.00 2nd.— Thomas J. Egan, Halifax 3.00 3rd.— Dr. W. J. Lewis, Halifax 2.00 7. — Best trio of Brahmas ('dark). 2 Entries. 1 St.— Thomas J. Egan, Halifax 4.00 2nd.— George Piers, Halifax 3.00 3rd.— (Not awarded) 2.00 12.- 13.- 14.— H x^W. g, and, but for ance from the Swine would 8.00 5.00 3.00 8.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 4S 8 — Best trio of Game Fowl. 2 Entries. 1st.— William Duffus, Halifax r nn 2nd.— William Duffus, Halifax .' Tnn 3rd.— (Not awarded) '.'.".'.'.'.'.'. 3.00 9. — Best trio of Dorkings. No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) ^ «« 2nd.— (Hot awarded) o nn 3rd.— (Not awarded) .■.■.■.";.' [ ] [ ' " ' ' " ' " g.oo 10.— Best trio of Black Hamburghs. 1 Entry. i 1st.— (Not awarded) ^nn 2nd.— (Not awarded) onn 3rd.-(Not awarded) .■;.■;;; .' ." ." ,' .' ." " * ; * ' ' ^xlo 1 1 .—Best trio of Hamburghs other than black. 1 Entry. |9n!i~'^v'?*' ^''."'?F^^' ^«"^Pton Avenue, Halifax. . 4.00 Jud.- (Not awarded) o aa 3rd.-(Not awarded). ■.*.■.*.'.■.;; ". '. ". ". ". '. ". '. '. '. gloo 1 2.— Best trio of Spanish Fowls. 3 Entries. 1st.— Edward Goudge, Kempt Eoad, HaHfax 5.00 2nd.— Joseph Caldwell, Halifax ... 4 no 3rd.— Thomas J. Egan, Halifax '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.['.'. 3.00 1 3.— Best trio of Polish Fowls. No Entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) a na 2nd.— (Not awarded) ... . fan 3rd.-(Not awarded;. ;;;;;; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; • ; ; ; • ; ^ ^^ 1 4.— Beat trio of Bantams. 6 entries. Ist -Dr. W. J Lewis, Halifax'. 4 qO 2nd.^Henry Keeler, Dartmouth q'qo drd.— John A. Grant, Quinpool Eoad 9*00 Extra prize to D. F. Leahy OOO iixtra prize to George Graham '.*.*.'."!!!!! 2^00 15.— Best Trio of Creve Cceur. No entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) ^ g qq Best Trio of LaFleche. No entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) g ^^ Best Trio of Houduan. 1 entry. P 1st,— Dr. W. J. Lewis, Halifax 5.00 Best Trio of Algerine. No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) g « '«r :|- .1 H 10— Best Trio of White Leghorns. 3 entries. Ist.— Charles Stayner, Halifax 4.00 2nd.— Miss Alice' E. D. Wright, Eetreat, Sackville. 3.00 3rd.— Miss Helen Wright, Retreat 2.00 IT. — Best Trio of Barn Door Fowl. 1 entry. 1st.— Alexander A. Munro, Wentworth, Co. of Cumberland 6.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) 4.00 3rd. — (Not awarded) 3.00 18. Best half-dozen Spring Chickens, any breed. 11 entries. 1st.— Dr. W. J. Lewis, Halifax 5.00 2nd.— Dr. Furlong, Halifax 4.00 3rd.— Dr. Furlong, Halifax 3.00 Extra Prize, Andrew Mackinlay, Halifax (light Bramas) * 2.00 19. — Best Pair of Pigeons. 4 entries. 1st.— Alexander Anderson, Halifax 5,00 2nd.— Dr. W. J. Lewis, Halifax 4.00 3rd.— Dr. W. J. Lewis, Halifax 3.00 20. — Best Trio of Capons. No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) S.QQ 2nd.— (Not awarded) 3.00 21. — Best Pair of Guinea Fowl. No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) 5.00 Extras. Thomas Skinner, two Mastiff Pups, honorable mention. W. MacKenzie, Halifax, Horned Owl 2.00 W. Fenerty, Halifax, Australian Magpie 5.00 D. F. Leahy, Frizel Bantams 2.00 Charles Stayner, Halifax, Trio of Brown Leghorn Fowls 2.00 Archibald Kidston, Spryfield, Trio of Dominique . Fowls 2.00 A. Kidston, Trio of Canadian (wild) Geese 2.00 A. Downs, Halifax, Tropical Birds Andrew Downs. Henry Shaw. W. G, Winton» "■■'If*'! ^^-vK.^" 46 4.00 3.00 2.00 . . 6.00 . . 4.00 . . 3.00 entries. . . 5.00 . . 4.00 . . 3.00 ht . . 2.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 CLASS VI. GRAINS AND FIELD SEEDS, GRAIN MANUFACTURES, &c. Judges: James Clarke. E. Morrison, Halifax. C. B. Whidden, Antigonish, James E. Fellows. William Rand. Edward Jost, Halifax. Williar:- Maxner, senr. David Corbett. « i —Best Bushel of Winter Wheat. 6 entries 25ZS^dSS!!:^;^ir^-^'^ornwams |5.00 3rd.-Alfr.d Eaton, Cornwallis ...::: tZ 4th.-Christian Muller, Windsor, [German Wheat], 2 00 2— Best Bushel of vSpring Wheat. 17 entries, l^^r^n^"^^'^. ^^^^onald, Cape John, Co. Pictou R ,,o 2nd.-Chnstian Muller, Windsor . . ' ' ' ' f'^^ 3rd.— Angus McDonald, Pictou . . T^^ .oh.-Eobcrt Patterson^ Durham, Co. Pictou.".' ' * " ' 2 00 5th.— Donald Frasei-, Pictou ." " i qo 3— Best Bushel of White Oats. 25 entries. Ist.-Robert W. Alhson, Newport. . . f, r,r, 2nd.- Joseph P. Allison, Newport . . Tel 3rd.-John Wallace, Newport . ....;; ^'^^ 4th.-.Henry Ward. Douglas, Co. Hants . '. '. ". '. ' ' ". " * 2 00 , Sth.-James McKay, Millbrook, Co. Pictou i 'oo 4.-Best Bushel of Black Oats. Gentries. lat.— Eobert; Patterson, Durham, Co. Pictou k nn 2nd. James McLellan, Roger's Hill, pjc ou W" ^^ 3rd.-SamueI Roddick Roger's Hill, Pictou. « oo 4th.-John Wallace, Newport.... ^il 5th-Andrew Tulloch, Cole Harbor. . . ^ o.-Best Bushel of Yellow Oats. No entry. Ist.— (Not awarded).. ^ 2nd.— (Not awarded) °-^^ 3rd.— (Not awarded) .' ^-^^ 4th.— (Not awarded) . . ^'^^ 6th.-.(Not awarded) . .'.[ [ ." .". V. ^-^^ ■■« I 6. — Best Bushel of Oats of any new or improved sort introduced into the Province within the last sir. years. 7 entries. 1st. — George McLeod Guild, 2nd, Upper Stewiacke $5.00 2nd. — Benjamin Bond, Shubenacadie 4.00 3rd. — John Sirason, Lower Horton 3.00 4th.— William Wardrop, Milford, Co. Hants 2.00 5th.— (Not awarded) 1.00 7. — Best Bushel of Parley. 14 entries. Ist. — Israel Longworth, Truro 5.00 2nd.— C. E. McNab, Dartmouth 4.00 3rd. — Eobert Settle, Junr., Cole Harbor , . . 3.00 4th.— Donald McDonald, Cape John 2f?; • 5th. — W. Palmer, Windsor l.Ov) Extra Prize to Thomas A, McDonald, Durham, Co. Pictou, for Sicilian Barley 5.00 8, — Best Bushel of Summtr Rye. 1 entry. 1st. — (Not awarded^ 2nd. — (Not awarded) 3rd. — (Not awarded) n. — Best Bushel of Winter Rye. 3 entries. 1st. — Henry Ward, Douglas, Co. Hants 3.00 2nd. — Robert Davidson, Newport 2.00 3rd. — Dr. C. C. Hamilton, Port Williams, Comwallis 1.00 10. — Best Bushel of Buckwheat, smooth. 2 entries. Ist.— CNot awarded) 3.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 2.00 3rd. — CNot awarded) 1 .00 11. — Best Bushel of Buckwheat, rough. 7 entries. 1st. — Samuel H. Craig, Truro 3.00 2nd. — Robert Patterson, Durham, Co. Pictou 2.00 3rd. — Jos. L. Christie, Onslow 1.00 12. — Best Bushel of Indian Corn, hulled. 3 entries. 1st. — (Not awarded) c 3.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 2.00 3rd.— (Not awarded) 1.00 13. — Best 24 Ears of Indian Corn. 10 entries. 1st.— Henry Shaw, Comwallis 3.00 2nd. — Benjamin Wheelock, Wilmot 2.00 3rd.— John Wallace, Newport 1.00 4 w 22.- 23. m i>'^ s«m,i ^|.,b;iJ^:: ort introduced entries. eke $5.00 . . . 4.00 . . . 3.00 . . . 2.00 . . . 1.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 14 2.r,a l.Ovy 5.00 . . 3.00 . . . 2.00 His 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 15. 16. 17. 18 19.- 20.— 21. 22.^ 23. 47 —Best Bushel of Field Pease. 6 entries. Ist.-— J. T. Newcomb, Cornwallis f i aa 2nd~-Henr7 Shaw, Cornwallis ' ". , X^ 3rd.-T. E. Smith, ComwalUs .... o "XX 4th.— (Not awarded) '.'.'.'.'.I' '.'.'.'/." f qo -Best Half Bushel of Coloured Beans. 4 entries. 1st.— S. H. Craig, Truro *« no ?"f ~"S°°'*' ^- ^^'^0°^' Bridgetown'. '.'.'. '.'.V.' * " ' 2 OO 3rd —(Not awarded) * " * j ^J -Best Half Bushel of White Beans. 6 entries. 1st.— E. McLatchey, Lower Horton . . q nn 2nd.-Thomas A. Baleom, Bridgetown . .* o 00 3rd.— (Not awarded) V.'.V.V 1 00 -Best Half Bushel of Pole Beans. 3 entries. 1st —John Otis King, Windsor o no 2nd.-(Not awarded) onn 3rd.— (Not awarded) '. !.'.'.".'. ".'.'. '. ■.'.'.■.*. *. ', ', \ iqO Best Half Bushel of Horse Beans. 1 entry. Isc— Charles B. Whitman, Bridgetown 4.00 Best Bushel of Timoth- Seed. 8 entries. Irtt.— Jos. P. Christie, -nslow « aa 8rd.-Donald McDonald, Cape John, Co. Pictou . . . 4.00 4th.-Henry Ward, Douglas, Co. Hants sloo Best bushel of Bed Clover Seed. 1 Entry. 1st.— Benjamin Wheelock, Wilraot * in oo 2nd.— (Not awarded) « nX 3rd.— rNot awarded). ........■'.'.'.■.'.'; .' .* .' .' .' \ \ [ ] * g q^ Best 20 lbs. of Sr-zedish Turnip Seed. 1 Entry 1st.— T. E. Smith, CorowalUis * 4 aa 2nd.— TNot awarded) onn 8rd.-(Not awarded).. . :....]][[]'.][,[ ] [ ] \ \\\\ 2.00 Best 15 lbs. Blood Beet Seed. No Entry. 1st.— CNot awardec ) .r.f. 2nd.— rNot awarded^ .' J'^a 3rd.-rNot awarded) ."."!.*.*.'!.'.' .* .' .'.*.";;; 2M Best 5 lbs. Carrot Seed, " field." 1 Entry. i«*--T. E. Smith, Cornwallis * . aa 2nd.-rNot awarded) J'XX 3rd.— (Not awarded) • J'JJ W^. «s I lifl! 48 24.— Best 10 lbs. Mangold Wurzel Seed. 2 Entries. 1st. — Joseph P. Allison, Newport $4.00 2nd. — Robert W. Allison, Avondale, Newport 3.00 3rd. — ('Not awarded) 2 00 25. — Best dozen Heads of Broom Corn. 1 Entry. 1st.— fNot awarded) 3.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 2.00 3rd.— (Not awarded) 1.00 26.— Best half bushel of Flax Seed. 2 Entries. let. — Samuel Palmer, junr., Windsor 3.00 2nd. — (Not awardedj 2.00 3rd. — (Not awarded) 1.00 27. — Best Flour of Nova Scotia Wheat, ground in a Nova Scotia Mill, i bbl. 2 Entries. 1st, — Donald Fraser, Pictou 8.00 2nd. — (Not awarded^ 4.00 28.— Best Flour or Meal of Ndve Scotian Oats, 100 lbs. 2 Entries. , 1st. — Angus McDonald, Pictou 6.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) 3.U'» 29.— Best Flour or Meal of Nova Scotian Corn, 100 lbs. 1 Entry, Ist.— ('Not awarded.) 4.00 2nd. — (Not awarded} 2.00 30. — Best Floii" or Meal of Nova Scotia Buckwheat, 100 lbs. 2 Entries. Ist.— Joseph P. Christie, Onslow 4.00 2nd. — Alexander Christie, Onslow 2.00 31.— Best Flour or Meal of Nova Scotian Rye, 100 lbs. No Entry. 1st. — ('Not awarded) , 4.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 2.00 32.— Best Flour or Meal or Nova Scotian Barley, 100 lbs. 2 Entrif- 1st —Donald Fraser, Pictou 4.00 2nd.— (N it awarded) 2.00 S3. — Best Assortment of Pilot Bread. No Entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) ' 10.00 2nd. — (Not awarded^ 5.00 .'34. — Best Assortment of Fancy Biscuit. No Entry. Ist. — (Not awarded) '. . . . . 10.00 2nd, — (Not awarded). 5.00 '0 «4 '-^ .$4.00 . 3.00 .. 2 00 3.00 2.00 1.00 .. 3.00 .. 2.00 .. 1.00 a Scotia Mill, .. 8.00 .. 4.00 . 2 Entries. .. 6.00 .. 3.0' )S. 1 Entry, . . 4.00 ., 2.00 100 lbs. 2 . 4.00 , 2.00 No Entry, 4.00 2.00 2 Entrif" 4.00 2.00 iO.OO 5.00 10.00 6.00 49 o5.— Best Pot Barley, not less than 25 lbs. 2 Entries. 9h"?vT' a. McDonalc). Durham, Co. Pictou. .$3.00 iJji. — (iNot awarded; 2 00 •!fi.— Best Pearl Barley, not less than 25 lbs. 1 Entry. 2mi~^Nr' A- ^^cDonald, Durham, Co. Pictou. . 4.00 Jnd.— (^ot awarded) ^ qq :i7.— Best Honey in Comb, not less tha- 10 lbs. 5 Entries. l8t— William Haliburton, Wolf, die . . q nfi ^''f •~^^^^™^' ^- McDonald, Durham ...;.'; 200 Jrd.— Thomas F. Blake, Shubenacadie .'.■;.'.■ i.oo '^8.— Best Clear Honey, hi jar. 3 Entries. o'^J-'^trT^' *' ^'^''^' Shubenaeadie 3 qo 2nd.-\Vdham ;.aiburton, Wolfville.. . "'"■ 9 00 3rd.— (Not avvar'l*,d) .V.V.V.V 1 00 -•39.— Best Bee's Wax, 5 lbs. 4 Entries. Ist.— William ..Jiburton, Wolfville q nn 2nd.-C. Fritze. Wolfville .... i^^r, 3rd.— AVilliam Blake. Shubenacadie. ...."".■ ' ' .' ." \ [ [ [ 1 .qo 40.~Best Maple Sugar, not less than 10 ISs. No. Entry. 1 St.— (Not r -arded) .1 nn 2nd.-(Not awarded, t^a 3rd.-(Not awarded) .■;.■;: ." ." .' .' .' ." .' ; ' ' " ' ' " ' ^'^^^ 41.— Best BunuV of Flax, in raw state. 6 Entries. 1st.— William Palmer, Windsor ... « nn 2nd.-.Samuel Palmer, Windsor. . on 3rd.- -Robert A. Henry. Upper Musquoboboit.'. '. ".' .' [ 2.00 42.-Best Scutched Flax, not less than 5 lbs. 6 Entries. 1st —Daniel McCurdy, Onslow .... q nr. 3rd.-Robert A. Henry, Upper Musquodoboit 3 00 4th.-W ra. Palmer, Windsor 2.OO 43.~Best Fleece of Long Wool. 6 Entries 1st — E. W. Allison, Newport ^ n,, 2nd.-iohn Wallace, Newport " '^ 4 oo .ru-~/v;'''P^ ^' ^"^««°' Newport v. \Z 4th.— (Not awarded) ; .".'..■.■■■■ 2 00 m ■■ !l If I, 50 44.— Best Fleece of Short Wool. 1 Entry. 1st. — William B. Wallace, Newport 2nd. — (Not awarded) James Clark, William Maxner, David Corbett, Edward Morrison, James E. Fellows. MM . 2.00 CLASS VII. DAIEY PRODUCE. Judges : W. J. Beck, W. H. Blanchard, C. Willoughby Anderson, W. A. Patterson, W. L. Pipes, Hon. J. C. Troop. T-"Best Tub, Firkin or Crock of Butter, salted, not less than 20 lbs. 30 Entries. Ist.—William Maxner, Windsor $12.00 2nd.— J. B. Duffus, Halifax 10.00 3p.'. — James Chambers, Newport 8.00 4tli. — Avard Longley, Paradise 6.00 5th.— Samuel Palmer, Windsor 4.00 [6th.— John Wallace, Newport 2.00 2. — Best Fresh Butter in Rolls, Prints or Boxes, not less than -> lbs. 24 Entries. Ist.— William Duffus, Halifax 5.00 2nd.— A. G. Jones, Halifax 4.00 3rd. — John Wallace Newport 3.00 4th.— E. J. Tobin, Dartmouth 2.00 5th.— S. Palmer, Windsor 1.00 3. — Best Dairy (home-made) Cheese, not less than 15 lbs. Nine Entries. 1st.— Benjamin Wheelock, Wilmot 12.00 2nd.— Mrs. John Thoaias, Cornwallis 10.00 iJrd. — Walter Armstrong, Bloomington, Wilmot, Co. Ann 8.00 4th._Elizabeth McCurdy, Onslow 6.00 5th.— Mrs. Marv W. Landers. Middloton, Co. Ann 4.00 CI 1.- 2.- \ M -^^mi^, , . .S4.00 ... 2.00 less than 20 .$12.00 . 10.00 . 8.00 . 6.00 . 4.00 2.00 less than ;> . 5.00 . 4.00 . 3.00 . 2.00 . 1.00 15 lbs. Niiit' ...12.00 ...10.00 Co. . . 8.00 . . 6.00 an 4.00 51 10.--Best Cheese, Factory „.ade, not less than 40 lbs. 10 Entries. 1st.— Onslow Cheese Factory, per W. Blair fti ^ nn •"""^Sgir '''"" '^'""''''^ pe;- 'Isaac '^•'' 4th.-Gr^nville ChVese " ra;.to;y; ' per ' Eugene P.' '^'^^ 5th.-Bridgetov.ai" Cheese Eactory.per " C. B " WW * ^^'^^ man ''" JJ^~m T"^ I^ongieyV Paradise". ■.'.;■.;; o'^^ ^^^--Torbrook Cheese Factory, per Israel 'whitman Torbrook, Wilmot, Co. Ann ' 7 ^q W. L. Pipes, W. H. Blanchard, C. Willoughby Anderson, W. A. Patterson W. J. Beck. CLASS VIII. WOOLLEN MANUFACTURES, FLAX AVD STRAW GOODS. MANFFACTIJEED BY EXHIBITOE. Judf/es : Charles P. Blanchard, Donald McKenzie, W. C. Silver, A. M. Cochran, P.C.Hill. I. -Best five yards, all wool, dressed and fulled, power loom, ^o lintry. 1. St.— (Not awarded) o ^^ 2nd.-(Not awarded; [, °'X2 3rd.-fNot awarded) ■.''.■.*;;;;,■;; ;;;•• f^^ 2.-Bost five yards, all wool grev twilled, undressed, power ioo.r. No Entry. Ist.- (Not awarded) o ^„ i;nd.-(Not awarded; V.'. I'^J, 3rd.-(Not awarded/ .;:;;;;;;•;:::: 4:?o \ i M ,.,..^- ,-M. *: 52 3. -Best assorted lot of Tweeds, all wool, power loom. 1 Entry. 1st.— Union Manufacturing Company, Truro ^Joha 2nd.— (Not awarded) 12.00 3r(3.— (Not awarded) '-^■^^ 4.— Best five yards, all wool, dressed and fulled, band loom, 3 Entries. Ist.—Joseph L. Christie, Onslow • • 8.00 2nd.— John Cummings, Upper South River, Anti- gonish 6.00 Srd.— (Not awarded; ^-^^ .5.- -Best five yards, all wool, grey, twilled, undressed, hand loom- 11 Entries. 1 St.— David Moore, Shubenacadie 8.00 2ad.— William G. Archibald, Musquodoboit b.UO 3rd.— Mrs. U. A. Henry, Upper Musquodoboit . . . 4.00 t).— Best five yards, cotton and wool, grey, twilled, undressed, hand loom. 4 Entries. 1st.— Mrs. R. A. Henry, Upper Musquodoboit 8.00 2ad.— Daniel McLean, Lower Larig, 8tellarton, Pictou 6.00 ;3rd.— Joseph P. Christie, Onslow 4.0U 7.— Best five yards, women's wear, plain, hand loom. 2 Entries. 1st.— Miss Mary Grah?^m, Antigonish 6.00 2nd.— Mrs. P. A. Grant, Shubenacadie 4.00 3rd.— (Not awarded; 3.00 8.— Best five yards, women's wear, fancy pattern, hand loom. 5 | Entries. 1st.— Mrs. Mary W. Landers, Middleton 6.00 2nd.— Mrs. Josepii Hamilton, South Kawdon .... 4.00 3rd.— Charles E. Warne, Digby 3.00 9.— Best five yards, White Flannel, all wool, power loom. No Entry. l3t.-(Not awarded) 6.00 2nd.-(Not awarded) »-^" 3rd.— (Not awarded) ^-^^ iO.— Best five yards White Flannel, cotton and wool, power loom. 1 Entry. Ist.— (Not awarded) • J.OO 2nd.— (Not awarded) J."^ 3rd.— ()S'ot awarded) > - • • • .___,,,,. d.w K^ ,-M. i 1 Entry. ..$15.00 . . 12.00 .. 10.00 and loom 3 ;i- 8.00 6.00 4.00 d, hand Iooht . . 8.00 . . 6.00 . . 4.00 idressed, hand n, 8.00 6.00 . . 4.00 2 Entries. . . 6.00 . . 4.00 . . 3.00 land loom. H . . . 6.00 . . 4.00 . . 3.00 icr loom. Nil . . . 6.00 . . . 3.00 . . . 3.00 i, power loom. . . . 6.00 . . . 4.00 . . . 3.00 11 12. 13, 14.— 15.— Ifi. 17. 18.— 19.— 53 —Best five yards White Flannel, all wool, hand loom. 7 Entries. 1st.— Willicim G. Archibald, Musquodoboit $6.00 o"?'~tJ!?^^* ^^^' ^" ^^°^.^' Upper Musquodoboit 4.00 3rd.— Matthew Archibald, 3rd, Upper Musquodoboit 3.00 —Best five yards White Flannel, cotton and wool, hand loom. 8 Entries. 1st.— Mrs. Robert A. Henry, Upper Musquodoboit. 6.00 2nd.— Charles E. Warne, Digby 4.50 Srd.— Mrs. Thomas Guild, Middle Musquodoboit.* .' 3.50 ' —Best pair Blankets, all wool, new. 11 entries. 1st. — Edmund Munro, Onslow g.oo 2nd. — J. W. McLennan, Durham, Pictou 5.00 3rd. — Miss Mary Graham, Antig-onish 4.OO Best Carpet, all wool, now. 4 entries. 1st. William Sibley, Lower Stewiacke 10.00 2nd. — Moses Somers, Antigonishe 8.00 3rd. — William N. Dickson, Onslow. ., 6^00 Best Carpet, rag, new. 9 entries. 1st.— Robert W. Allison, Avondale, Newport 8.00 2nd.— Charles E. Warne, Digby 6.00 3rd.— Mrs. Peter McDonald, Gay's River . .' . . 4.00 Best Hearth Rug, all wool, new. 15 entries. 1st.— Joseph T. Chnstie, Onslow 6.00 2nd.— Belden Treen, Malagash, Cumberland 5.00 Srd. — Charles E. Warne, Digby 4.00 4th.— Miss Ida Armstrong, Middleton .. 3!oO Best Hearth Rug, rag, new. 34 entries. 1st.— James E. Fellort-s, Bridgetown 5 00 2nd.— Mrs. A. M. Cochran, Maitland 4^00 3rd. — Miss Nancv Brien, Noel 3.00 4th.— Mrs. Thomas Tully, Kempt, Co. of Hants.* '. '. 2.00 Best three pairs of Men's Woollen Socks. 12 entries. 1st. — Joseph T, Christie, Onslow 2.50 2nd. — Alexander Christie, Onslow ' * 1.50 Best three pairs of Woollen Stockings. 12 entries. 1st. — John T. Newcomb, Cornwallis 3 50 2nd.— Mrs. J. G . Blair, Onslow ' '. ' ' 2'.00 3rd.— Miss Mary Graham, Antigonish .' . I'so I? m M i. 20. — Best three pairs of Woollen Mits. 4 entries. Ist. — William Archibald, Deaconville, Middle Mus- quodoboit $2.00 2nd. — Mrs. Joseph Eldndge, Yarmouth l.oO 3rd. — Miss Pamelia Barron, Newport 1.00 21. — Best three pairs of Woollen Gloves. 1 entry. Ist.— Mrs. S. Patterson, Pugwash 2.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 1.50 3rd. — (Not awarded) 1.00 22. — Best 3 lbs. Woollen Knitting Tarn. 7 entries. 1st.— Miss Elizabeth McCurdy, Onslow, Truro, P.O. 2.00 2nd. — Miss Maggie Johnston, Upper Stewiacke. .. . 1.50 3rd.— Elisha Burbridge, Cornwallis 1.00 23. — Best Women's Shawls, new. 3 entries. 1st.— William G. Archibald, Musquodoboit 8.00 2nd.— Charles E. Warne, Digby 6.00 3rd. — Miss Sarah J. Hamilton, South Eawdon. . . . 4.00 24. — Best Men's Plaid, new. 2 entries. 1st. — J. Cummings, Upper South Eiver, Antigonish 8.00 2nd. — Miss Margaret Stewart, Pngwash 6.00 3rd.— (Not awarded) 4.00 4th.— (Not awarded) 2.00 25. — Best knitted J)air Guernsey Frocks. 1 entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) 4.00 2nd. — Wm. Archibald, Deaconville, Musquodoboit... 3.50 3rd.— (Not awarded) 3.00 2Q. — Best pair Men's knitted Woollen Undershirts. No entry. Ist.— (Not awarded) 4.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 3.50 3rd.— (Not awarded) 8.00 27. — Best lot of three Sheepskin Mats, not plucked, dressed and colored. 1 entry. 1st.— Miss Jane O'Brien 2.50 2nd.— (Not awarded) 2.00 3rd.— (Not awarded) 1.50 2S. — Best ten yards of Flax Sheeting. 1 entry. Ist. — Mrs. Susannah Settle, Cole Harbor 6.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 3.50 3rd.— (Not awarded) = , = . ___,____,, = ,. 2.00 jfe. i"**^?*^-., ■■*' $2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 . 3.50 , 3.00 entry. , 4.00 3.50 3.00 dressed and , 2.50 , 2.00 , 1.50 5.00 3.50 2.00 55 29.— Best ten yards of Flax Towelling. 1 entry. 1st. — Mrs. Susannah Settle, Cole Harbor $5.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) / * 3*50 3rd. — (Not awarded) !!.!.!.. 2.00 30.— Best three Ladies' Straw Bonnets or Hats. No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) ' \ ^^ 2.50 2nd. — (Not awarded) . , . .' .......'.*] 2.00 3rd. — (Not awarded) 1.50 31.— Best three Men's or Boy's Straw Hats. No entry. ist. — (Not awarded) 2.50 2nd. — (Not awarded) ..........'. 2.00 3rd. — (Not awarded) 1 50 32.— Best six Straw Table Mats. 2 entries. 1st.— Mrs. James Marshall, Guysborough 2.50 2nd. — (Not awarded) ' [ 2!oO 3rd. — (Not awarded) .........' 1 50 33.— Best lot of Straw Picture Frames. No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) 2 50 2nd. — (Not awarded) ..'.*!.' 2.00 3rd. — (Not awarded) l.OQ 34.— Best roll, ten yards, of Straw Plait. 1 entry. 1st.— Elizabeth McCurdy, Onslow, Truro P. 2.50 2wl. — (Not awarded) .j.'oO 3rd. — (Not awarded) .!...!! l!oO 35.— Extras. 69 entries. Ge ;rge H. O'Brien, for Reversible Cushion 1 50 Elizabeth McCurdy, Onslow, for Knitting Yarn . . 2.00 Miss Rigby, for Point Lace i qo Miss Parker, Halifax, - Parasol {qq Miss Jane O'Brien, x .., for Fancy Wool Mat for carriage 2.00 Sergeant Tully, for Patchwork Table Cloth 5.00 Honorable mention — Eaton & Frazee, for Penmanship. Miss Nutting n Morris Street, for Point Lace Handkerchief. Mrs. James H. Morton, Petitcodiac, N. B., for 2 Antimacassars; also for Hearth Rug. W. C. Silver. flw '■ -r" II 56 9 '■♦ CLASS IX. -ROOTS AND VEGETABLES. Judges: — Thomas A. McDonald. Stephen Putnam, Alfred Saunders, Halifax. 1 .—Best half bushel of table Potatoes, Early White. 7 entries, 1st. — Elisha Burbridge, Cornwallis $2.00 2nd. — John Wallace, Newport 1-50 3rd.— E. E. Dickie, Cornwallis LOO 2.— Best half bushel of table Potatoes, Blue. 9 entries. 1st.— Christian Muller, Windsor 2.00 2nd. — Thomas A. Balcom, Bridgetown 1-50 3rd.— fNot awarded; 1-00 3.— Best half bushel of table Potatoes of any other sort. 19 entries. 1st.— Geoffrey Morrow, HaUfax 2.00 2nd.— Nicholas B. Ward, Douglas, Hants Co 1 .50 3rd.— D. J. Harris, Wolfville 1-00 4. — Best bushel of field Potatoes, White. 8 entries. 1st.— Alfred Eaton, Cornwallis 3.00 2nd. — Elisha Burbridge, Cornwallis 2.0O 3rd. — Thos. A. Balcom, Bridgetown 1.00 5. — Bost bushel of field Potatoes, colored. 12 entries. Ist.— William B. Wallace, Newport 3.00 2nd.— Alfred Eaton, Cornwallis 2.00 3rd.— (Not awarded) 1-00 6.— Best bushel of field Potatoes, for cattle feed. 6 entries. 1st. — Elisha Burbridge, Cornwallis 3.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 2 00 3rd.— (Not awarded) 1-00 T.—Best C..1I action of Potatoes, half dozen each, carefully named and necessarily raised by exhibitor. 7 entries. Ist.—Dr, C. C. Hamilton, Port Williams 5.00 2nd.-C. Fritze, Wolfville 4.00 8. — Best three dozen largest Potatoes of any sort or sorts. 1 1 entries 1st.— (Not awarded) 2.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 1-50 3,,d.— (Not awarded) . » . = = 1-00 10. 11. 12. i:?. 14.- 15. IG.. LES. I entries, $2.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 19 entries. 2.00 1.50 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 . 3.00 . 2.00 . 1.00 tries. . 3.00 . 2 00 . 1.00 jfully named' ies. . . 5.00 . . 4.00 ts. 11 entrii"^. . . 2.00 . . 1.50 . . 1.00 51 0.— Best four kinds of Potatoes, a peck of each sort, for table and stock uae, varieties to be named, from a field of same not less than three acres; size of field to be certified bv a member of the Board of Agriculture or a Justice of the Peace. 5 entries. 1st.— C. Prescott Blanchard, Truro $5.00 2nd.— Alfred Eaton, Cornwallis. . 4 OO 3rd.— C. Fritze, Wolfville .".'." . '.' ." .' .* .' 3.00 4th. — Israel Longworth, Truro .... 2.00 JO— Best collection of Eoots, other than potatoes, six of each sort, from a field of same not less than one acre, size of field to be certified by a member of the Board of Agriculture. ^ or a Justice of the Peace. 5 entries. 1st.— P. Fritze, Wolfville 5.00 2nd.— Edwin Chase, Port Williams 4.OO 3rd. — (Not awarded) 3 qq 4th. — (Not awarded^ 2.00 11— Best six heads of White Solid Celery. 5 entries. 1st. — J. H. Hart, Ellershouse 2.00 2nd. — Geofl:rey l^^urrow, Halifax l.QO 1 2. Best six heads of Eed Solid Celery. 3 entries. 1st. — J. H. Hart, Ellershouse 2 00 2ud.— Dr. G. W. Johnston, Pictou .....'...'.'.'.'..'. l.'sQ 1.").— Best dozen Swedish Turnips, green top. 7 entries. 1st.— C. Fritze, Wolfville 3.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) 2.00 3rd. — (Not awarded) * . .,.,[[ i.QO 14.— Best dozen Swedish Turnips, purple top. 7 entries. 1st. — Samuel H. Craig, Truro 3 00 2nd.-P. C. Hill, Halifax "; 2 qq 3rd.— C. Fritze, Wolfville ■.■.'.■'. I'.QO M.-Best dDzen Mangel Wurzel, long red. 13 entries. 1st.— Henry Shaw, Cornwallis 8 00 2nd.- -W. H. Blanchard, Windsor .V. ." .* ." ." 2!oO 3rd.--Avard Longley, Paradise ,', i.oo 16._Best dozen Turnip-rooted Mangle Wurzel. 7 entries. Ist.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis 3.00 2nd.— Henry Shaw, Cornwallis 2 00 3rd.— A. K,Mackinlav, Halifax.. '"" {qq y ■9H~ m 88 17.— Best brace of Cucumbers. 7 entries. iBt.-Francis Ellershausen, EUershouse * 2.00 2nd.— Alfred Bayer, Halifax IS.—Best brace of Seed Cucumbers. 7 entries. Ist.- T. E. Smith, Cornwallis ^'^^ 2nd.— Alfred Bayer, Halifax 19.— Best two Marrow Squash. 6 entries. l8t.-H. Goudge, 25 Lower Water Street, Halifax. . 2.00 2nd.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis • • • • • 3rd:~William Duifus, Morris Street, Halifax. ... LOO 20.-Be3t two samples of Hubbard Squash. 6 entries. Ist.-Henry Pryor, S. M., Halifax ^• 2nd.— William Sutton, Cornwallis ^ -^^ 3rd, — (Not awarded) 21.— Largest specimen Squash. 7 entries. 1st.— Dr. G. M. Johnston, Pictou ^'^^ 2nd.-A. K. MacKinlay, Halifax. .^ • • • • • ^-^^ 3rd.-George Howes, gardener to H. Pryor, ISorth ^^^ West Arm 22.— Best two Pumpkins. 7 entries. l8t.-Benjamin Wheelock, Wilmot :^-^" 2nd.-C. Fritze, WolfviUe.. • • J "g" 3rd._Dr. W. H. Weeks, Dartmouth ^.uu 23.— Largest specimen Pumpkin. 3 entries. ^^ Ist.— (Not awarded) 2*5o 2nd.— (Not awarded) ^"^^ 3rd. — (Not awarded) 24.— Best dozen Potatoe Onions. 11 entries. l8t.- Robert W. Allison, Avondale Newport ^-00 2nd.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis iJ-^J' 3rd.— Joseph P. Allison, Newport ^-"^ 25.— Best dozen Eschallots. 6 entries. 1st.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis *-OJJ 2nd.— W Haliburton, Wolfville J-^" 3rd.— E, McLatchey, Lower Horton i-"" 26.— Best dozen Spanish Red-akin Onions. 3 entries. ist.- Dr. G. M. Johnston, Pictou 2.50 2nd.— (Not awarded) ,. „ ara. — ^i>ioL awaiucu;. ......••••••''-' 27. 28.- 29.- 30.— 31.—: 32.—] 33.— I 1 2 34.— E 1 •2 35.— B li 2i 36.— B If 2i 37.— B Is 2i E 59 27.-Best dozen Spanish Wbitc-skin Oniong. 6 entries. 3 St.— (Not awarded) *o ^^ 2nd.-(Not awarded) ^IZ 3rd.— (Not awarded) .''.".'.*.".''.'' ." * ." .' ' " i 50 28.— Best dozen Altringham Carrots. 10 entries. i^*-— J- H. Hart. Ellershouse, Hants . . 3 00 ?!;?'~i?^^S^\t^ T l*"*"' ^P^yfield, Co. Halifax . '. '. ." .' o.'oo 3rd.— Dr. G. M. Johnston, Pictou ] qO 29.-Best dozen Carrots, of any variety, not specially enumerated. • entries. Ist.— Henry Shaw, Waterville, Cornwallis, (James's intermediate) o on 2nd.— T. E. Smith, Comwallis ." .' . ! '.'.' \\ ,',' [ [ [ [ [ [ 2.OO 30.— Beat dozen Long Orange Carrots. 13 entries. 1st.— Henry Shaw, Cornwallis 1 ka 2nd.— Samuel H. Craig, Truro ".*.'.'.'.'.'."* ." 1.00 ;U.— Best dozen Early Horn Carrots. 11 entries. 1st.— J. B.- Bowser, Grand Pre j 59 2nd.— Henry Shaw, Cornwallis *.'..' '. " ", ". {qq 32.— Best dozen White Belgian Carrots. 10 entries. 1st.— Samuel H. Craig, Truro 1 50 2nd.— Henry Shaw, Waterville, Cornwallis '. . V. . .' 1.00 3rd. — C. F. Borden, Canning, commended 33.— Best dozen Long Blood Beet, (true). 12 entries. Ist.- Thomas A. McDonald, Durham 2 00 2nd.— Charles Kidston, Spryfield .'..'.'.' 1,50 34.— Best dozen Turnip-rooted Blood Beet. 14 entries. 1st.— A. K. McKinlay, Halifax 2 00 •2nd.— Dr. G. M. Johnston, Pictou .'....'. 1.50 35.— Best dozen other sort of Beet. 2 entries. Ist. — (Not awarded) 2.50 2nd.— Dr. G. M. Johnston, Pictou, " Egyptian " '. '. 1.50 36.— Best dozen Parsnips. 14 entries. Ist.- J. K. Blair, Truro 2.50 2nd.— Thomas A. McDonald, DnrliamVCo. Pictou... 2!oO 37 — Best three heads Cauliflower. 5 entries. Ist.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis 3.00 2nd, — J. E. Lnolrwood, Cornwallis 2.00 60 38— Best throe beads Drumhead Cabbage. 2 entries. 1st.— Stephen B. Cross, Dartmouth ^2.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) • ^-^^ 39.__Best three heads of Savoy. 3 entries. Ist.— C. Fritze, Wolfville 2.00 2nd.— J. H. Hart, Ellershouse ^'^^ 40.— Best three heads Bed Cabbage. 2 entries. 1 St.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis 2u(i.— J. H. Hart, Ellershouse 41. -Best three heads of Cabbage, of any sort not specially enume- rated. 3 entries. 1st.— C. Fritzc, Wolf, .lie, " Winning Stadt," 2.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) ^'"^ 42.— Best dozen Salsify. 3 entries. 1 St.— Edwin Chase, Cornwallis 2.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) ^•^" 43 —Best half-dozen Winter Radishes. 2 entries. ^ 1st.— (Not awarded) -T! 2nd.— (Not awarded) -^-"^ 44.— Best collection of Tomatoes,* not exceeding sis sorts, three of each. 3 entries. l,t.— William Sutton, Port Williams 4-00 2nd.— C. Frilze, Wolfville ^•"" 45.— Best dozen Tomatoes. 7 entries. 1st.— John H. Shaw, B?i-wick 2.00 2nd.— John Otis King, Windsor f-^^ 3rd.— C. Fritze, Wolfville l-0« 4fi._Best brace of Water Melons. No entry. 1st.— (Not awarded; J-'^^ 2nd.— (Not awarded) \'f^ 3rd.— (Not awarded) ^-^^ 47.- Best brace of Citron. No entry. l9t._(Not awarded; J-^^ 2nd.— (Not awarded; |-2^ 3rd.— (Not awarded) ^-^^ ' ' All Tomatoes. Squashes and Cucumbers required to have been grown in the open air. without anv orotection after 20th June. I )0 10 enumo- 00 00 00 00 00 ,00 three of .00 .00 !.00 .50 .00 1.50 1.25 1.00 1.50 1.25 1.00 he open air, 61 48. — Best brace of Musk Melons. 1 entry. 1st. — John Otis King, Windsor $1.50 2nd. — (Not awarded^ 1 25 3rd. — (Not awarded) 1.00 49. — Extras. 6 entries. Pat. O'Brien, Marblehead Squash 1.00 Nelson Conrod, Boston Marrow Squash 2.00 Nelson Conrod, Vegetable Marrow 2.00 Leander Eaton, Cornwallis, Yellow Danvers Onion.. 2.50 Hfciiry Pryor, Halifax, a basket of Potatoes, the produce of one stalK .jlanted end of November, 1873. Commended. Alfred Saunders. Thos. A. McDonald. Stephen Putnam. CLASS X. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINES. Judges : Donald Eraser, Pictou, W. B. Troop, Granville Centre, D. McGill Johnston, Upper St^wiacke, Wm. Chisholm, St. Andrews, Antigonish, DeLancy Harris. Messrs. Stewart and Buist assisted in examining the extra arti- cles in this Class, which were numerous, and, in some cases, late in being arranged forjudging. 1 . — Best Iron Plough. 3 entries. Ist. — Charles Eraser, Shubenacadie 8.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) 6.00 2. — Best "Wooden Plough. 5 entries. Ist. — Samuel H, Craig, Truro 8.00 2nd. — Benjamin Blois, South Eawdon 6.00 3. — Best Double Harrow. 1 entry. 1st. — Samuel H. Craig, Truro. . , 6.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) 4f.00 ■Mr 62 4._Be3t Horse Cultivator. 1 entry. Ist.-Samuel H. Craig, Truro '^.oo 2ad.— (Not awarded; 5._Best Seed Sower, hand. 2 entries. ^ ^^ Ist.— (Not awarded) • • • •' , ^q 2nd.— John H. Shaw, Berwick ^'^ 6.— Best Straw Cutter. No Entry. ^ ^^ 1st.— (Not awarded) ^'^q 2nd.— (Not awarded) 7.— Best Horse Kake. 2 entries. ^ ^^ 1st.— (Not awarded) ^'^q 2nd.— (Not awarded; 8.— Best Ox Yoke. Sentries. l8t.-D. H. Bell, Shubenacadie ^'"^ 2nd.— W. Palmer, Windsor ^•"■' 9._Best Eoot Cutter. 1 entry. lst._J. D. Merriman, Pictou ^"^^ 2nd.— (Not awarded) 10.— Best Cheese Press. No entry. ^ ^^ Ist.— (Not awarded) 2*oo 2nd.— (Not awarded) U.-Best Hand Churn. 4 entries. 1st.— J. A. Chipmau, Halifax ^.u 2nd.— W. Palmer, Windsor *•"" J 2.— Best Panning Mill. 1 entry. ^ ^^ 1st.— (Not awarded) '^ 2nd.— (Not awarded) 1 3.-Best Hand Eakes, not fewer than half u dozen. No entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) ^'^ 2nd.— (Not awarded; ^• 14.— Best Hay Forks, not fewer than three. No entry. 1st.— fNot awarded) * 2nd.— (,Not awarded) ^'^ 15. -Best Manure Forks, not lewer than three. No entry. ^^ 1st.— (Not awarded; • ^ 2nd,— (Not awarded; . . ^' ""vmitkk ■ 16. 1.7.—] 18.—] 20 21.- 63 Best Dyke Spades, not fewer than three. No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) 13.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) 2!oO Beat set of Draining Tools for tile draining. No entry. lst.-r(Not awai'ded) g qq 2nd. — (Not awarded) ..]... gioO Best Hoes, not fewer than three. 1 entry. 1st. — S. H. Craig, Truro 4 00 2nd. — (Not awarded) \ o qq 1 9. — Best Potato Forks, not fewer than three. 2 entries. 1st. — George Patterson, Windsor 3.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) "^ 00 « Best Potato Hacks, not fewer than three, 1 entry. 1st. — CNot awarded^ 2.00 2nd. — fNot awarded^ ' . . [ ijjo Best Eoller. . No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) 8.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) 6.00 Best Mowing Machine. 6 entries. 1st.— A. & W. H. Chase, Port Williams 30.00 2nd. — A. L. Dennison, Portland, Maine 20.00 Best Pitching Machine or Horse Hay Fork. 5 entries. 1st. — Baxter Hamilton, Lower Stewiacke J 0.00 2nd. — C. B. Whitman.. Bridgetown 5.00 ■Beat Potato Digging Machine, if effective. ^ - jr-j. 1st. — (Not awarded) 20.C0 2nd. — (Not awarded) 10.00 ■Best Bevolving Harrow. No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) 8.00 2nd. — (Not awarded) 6.00 Best Knitting Machine. No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) 10.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 5.00 Best Flat Waggon, four whe 's. No entry. Int.— (Not awarded) 12.00 \4 22. 23.-1 24. h 26. 27.—] .«*» 64 28.— Best Dray, two wheels. No entry. 1st.— (Not f-warded) ^^'^^ 99._Best Box Cart, two wheels. ! entry. 1st.— AV. Murray, Argyle Street, Halifax 10.00 30.— Best Hay Waggon, four wheels. No entry. lst.-(Not awarded) 12.00 31.— Best Carriage Wheel, of native wood. 1 entry. 1st.— Isaac W. Morse, Nictaux, Annapolis 5.00 32.— Best Hand-Cart. No entry. ^ lst._(Not awarded) ^-"^ ;33._-Best wheel Barrow. 1 entry. 1st.— W. Murray, Halifax 2.00 34.— Best Express Wagon. No entry. ^ ^ 1st.— (Not awarded; 1^-"^ 35.— Best Team Sled. No entry. Ist.— (Not awarded) ^'^'^ :i6.— Best Harness, single set. 4 entries. lst._N. P. Fidler, Halifax 10-0^ 37.— Best Harne:>s, farm, dovble set. No entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) 1^'^'^ 38.— Best Harness, truck. No entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) ^''^^ 39.— Best Saddle and Bridle. N^ entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) ^^'^^ 40.— Best Side Saddle. No entry. lat.— (Not awarded) • • • • • • 1^.00 41.— Extras. S H. Craig, Truro, Double Moukl-board Plough . . 4.00 W. Doyle, Halifax, Single Harness o.OO John liodgers, Yarmouth, Single Harness 3.00 W. H. Rodgers .• ; ' ^ ' ' -• VV " Joseph W.Crowell. Yarmouth, Ship s Steering Gear, Iron Tiller • • ■ • • • • • • : ; • ; ^^'^^ William Chisholm, Jr., New Glasgow, 1 \ictoria irunk • • :.9^W: lO 10 )0 )0 )0 )0 )0 DO 65 A. Robb, Amherst, Stoves . m «« Charles J. Pitm^i, Annapolis, Labeiling Machine ." ." 10 00 J. E.MemanPictou, Blacksmith's Bellows.. 50O James Fisher Musquodoboit, Bear Trap . . " ' 9 no WW. Morse, Amherst, Collection of Wheel Hubs from Native Woods. . « «« William Fisher, Ellershouse, Bear" Trap '.'.'.'..'.'.['.'. tm Commended — M^^^R-r^f^T^ ^^^''*°" * ^-' Halifax, model ot fc'Hip, H K. Hamilton, 43 Cunard Street. Boxes ot Soap (5), C. F. Mott. Halifax. Boots and Shoes, G. S. Tates & Co., Halifax Ditchmg Machine, T. Hodgson, Amherst. Shingle Machine, T. Hodgson, Amherst. Mr >ic Bell-hangings, J. B, Smithers, Halifax. H: id Closet Pins, Door Knobs, &c., Colford Bros., HoUis Street Fire extinguisher, K >. Tremaine, Halifax. oms oiieet. Ale and Stout Uvaser, Gland & Co., Army and Navy Brewerv A superior collection of Manufactures of the Starr Manufacturing Company, consisting of Skates, &c. -^uiaoLunng Monumental Work from native stone, by James A. Evans. Wire Spring Beds by Baxter Brothers. A Gang Plough by Paston, Tate & Co., exhibited by A. B. Almour, Halifax. Abo, an improved Corn Mill, from the same Ex- An irgenious Hoisting Apparatus for transferring light weights irom place to place. ^ ° Self>Dumping Horse Eake, called the "Nye Bay State Imt -oved," deserves great credit. t "vcu, The Committee also inspected portions of a Beaping Machine, and • several Mowers made by William Ansc Wood, which showed many points of excellence, but owing • detention in transit, part (it the apparatus did not arrive in time to be put together, so that their tull merits might be seen by the Judges, which they regx.^. '=' In conclusion, the Judges regret exceedingly how little interest the Mechanics of the Province ha^e manifested in manufacturinp articles and implements tor agricultural purposes, many sections beiiii whoUv unrepresented. ^ • Donald rBA.M!ii, Wm. B. Tf-^op, D. McG. JoHKeoN, I^sI'iNcif lUaajs. 66 CLASS XI. FRUITS. Division 1st. Collections, Judges Chas. E. Brown, YarmoutK Andrew H. Johnson, Falmouth. R. \V. Starr, ConnmlUs. 1 -Best Gen. A Collection of FEriTs from any Province of the Dominion, btate of the Union, or Horticultural Society, not fewer than three specimens of each sort, named and labelled, not necessarily grown by the exhibitor. 1st Prize, Fruit Growers' Association ot Nova Scotia .... $50.0U 2nd do. J. Christopher Starr, Cornwalks • • • ^^.W No of entries, 3; No. of dishes in coll.-Apples, 223; Pears, 42 : Plums, 23 ; Grapes, 10 ; Crab Apples, 12 ; Quinces, 1 ; Peaches, 1 ; Small Fruits, 8. No. of dishes in 2nd do.-Apples, 145; Pears, 31 ; Plums, 12; Grapes, 10; Crab Apples, 3 ; Peaches, 1 ; Small Iruits, 4. 2 —Best and largest collection of Apples, Peaes, and Plums grown in the Dominion of Canada, not less than three specimens ol each sort, named and labelled, not necessarily grown by the exhibitor. 1st Prize, Fruit Growers' Association of Nova Scotia. . . -^f-^^l^ 2nd do. J. Christopher Starr, Cornwallis ... . . . . . . . • • • -^O-UIJ No. of entries, 4 ; No. of dishes in best— Apples, 145 ; Crabs, 12 : Pears, 53; Plums, 48. No of do. in 2nd best— Apples, 129; Pears, 47 ; Plums, 12: Crabs, 4. 3 —Best collection of Apples grown in the Province of Nova Scotia, by the exhibitor, not more than thirty sorts, six ot each sort named and labelled. 1st.— Andrew H. Johnson, Falmouth ^]5-00 2nd.-~John H. Shaw, Cornwallis ^^^^ 3rd._J. Christopher Starr, do «-*J^ No. of Entries, 9. 4.— Best collection of Autumn Apples, grown by the exhibitor, six sorts, six of each sort, named and labelled. 1st.— Henry Shaw, Cornwallis J-JJO 2nd.— John H. Shaw, do «-0" 3rd.— Mru. J. D. Harris, do 4-^'" No. of Entries, 12. ' m 1% < X 67 5.— Best collection of Eaklt Wixtfr Ap^rx-a • grownby the e.^^^^^^^^^^ - each, ^^::5^l^L^-^-t 10.00 3rd.-Dr. C. 0. Hamilton,, do.* f'^O 4th.— J. Christopher Starr, do. ^'^^ No.ofEutries/o. ^'^^ €.— Best collection of Long-Keeping Applfs >..v ...<- • grown b, the exhibitor, na^S llbelLT' ^^^ ^^^^^' 1st. -Ross Chipman, Cormvallis .... « ^. 2nd.— Henry Shaw, do ^•"*^ 3rd.-E. E. Dickie, do! ^-^0 No. of Entries,' 15! ^'^^ 7.-Best and largest conection of See.™ Fkhixs, originated and giown by the exhibitor. 1st.— John G. Byrne, Cornwallis . . « n.. which has a good local reputatior ' ' ^ ^>'™« ^ Golden,' ) I COUNTY COLLECTIONS. ^'~^'tE'-r^ 'f'1^°" ^^ '^''^^^^'' "«^ necessarily grow by the 9.— Best do. do. from Kinrjs Co, ^ ] St.- Edward Parker, Cornwallis g qq No. of Entries, 2. 10.— Best do. do. from Annapolis Go. 1st.— Avard Longloy, Paradise g qq No. of Entries, 4. All well grown, mostly of standard varieties, and meritorious, il.— Best do. do. from Z?w/6y Co. No Entry. 12.— Best do. do. from Lunenburg Co. No Entry. 13. — Best do. do. from Queens Co. Ist— Chas. Kcmpton, Caledonia c nr. -_-,, i_ . „u^u( s, „ome 01 vWiicb, however, Would not ts i Hi discredit the best fruit-growing counties, and shev ing conclusively that most of the standing varieties would probably succeed there. 14.— Best do. do. from Shelbume Co. No Entry. 15.- Best do. do. from Yarmouth Co. No Entry. 16. — Best do. do. from Hants Co. lat,— A. H. Johnson, Ealmouth 8.00 One entry of 30 varieties, all standard sorts, well grown, well col- ored, and in every respect meritorious. 17. — Best do. do. from Colchester Co. 1st, — Alexander Duncan, New Annan 8.00 One entry which evinces the adaptability of the County of Colches- ter to fruit growing ; but most of the sorts were of undesirable kinds. We would recommend the fruit growers to procure at once better sorts from the fruit counties. 18.— Best do. do. from Cumberland Co. No Entry. 19. — Best do. do. from Pidou Co. 1st. — George Campbell, Pictou '. One entry. Generally of fair size and high color. A large pro- portion of standard and recognized sorts, remarkably free from blemish ; altogether a creditable display from what has not hitherto been considered a fruit county. 20. — Best do. do. from Antigonish Co. No Entry. 21. Best do. do. from Guysborough Co. No Entry. 22.— Best do. do. from Cajae Breton Co. No Entry. 23.— Best do. do. from Richmond Co. No Entry. 24. — BiBt do. do. from Inverness Co. No Entry. 25.— Best do. do. from Vidoria Go. No Entry. Tour committee are sorry to have to record that out of the eighteen counties for which prizes were offered for collections of apples, only six were represented, especially as they know from personal observa- tion and otherwise, that several others, if not all, could have made creditable displays of apples, had some one person or society taken the trouble to have made the collection, and forwarded the fruit. We are also somewhat disappointed that the prizes for the Fruit and second section of Class 11 were not competed for by fruits grown outside tlie Province. Had this been the case, it would have enabled our fruit-growers to compare their frui with those of other localities, and have given a chance to correct the nomenolftture of many fine varieties that we are in doubt about, as WbU as adding to IT isivelr 8.00 11 eol- 8.00 Iches- Idnds. better 69 the general interest of the exhibition. In view of another exhibition we would suggest that a single large premium be offered for the best and largest collection of fruits grown outside the Province, and that It be duly advertised in al horticultural and agricultural journals of the JJominion and of the United States. We would also mention that the usual custom for iudges to retire from the committee when interested in any competition was strictlv adnerbd to m this instance. CHABLE8 E. Brown, A. H. Johnson, E. W. Stake. e pro- from therto ;hteen , only serva- made taken Fruit fruits have other ire of Lng to CLASS XL DIVISION! DOZENS OP APPLES. Sections 25 to 59 inclusiye. Jmlges : G. A. S. Crichton, Dartmouth. Herbert Harris, Halifax. William Ferguson, Noel. 26. — Best dozen Gravenstein. 1st, — Henry Shaw, Corn^'allis $2 00 2nd.— E. E' Dickie, do 1 75 3rd. — J. M. Bishop, do {^q 4th.— Dr. C. C. Hamilton do 1.25 5th. — William Sutton do 100 No. of doz. competing, 29. 2t. — Best dozen Eibston Pippins. 1st.— John H. Shaw, Cornwallis 2 00 2nd.— William H. Wheelock, Wilmot 1.75 3rd. — Charles Bacon, Falmouth ..".'.*,.*... . 1 'so 4th. — John T. Newcomb, Cornwallis i[25 5th.— Charles Y. Johnson, WolfviJle ...'..".* . ." . ." 1 .00 No. of doz. competing, 21. 28. — Best dozen Yellow Bellefleur. 1st. — T. E. Smith, Cornwallis 2.00 2nd.— Eobert Marshall, Clarence, Annapolis .... iVs 3rd.— Elijah Elderkin, Wolfvillo " i 50 4th.— W. H. 0. Haliburton, Wolfville .'.*.'.".'.' .' .' 1.25 5th. — Irad Benjamin, Gasporeaux 1.00 No. of doz. competing, 18. 29. — Best dozen Baldwin. 1st — -John P. Lyons, Cornwallis 2.00 2nd. — Avard Longley, Paradise , 1,75 i i p 16 3rd.— Irad Benjamin. Gaspercaux "-"^ 4ih.— D. J. Harris, Wolfville J 'f^ 5th Mrs. J. D. Harris, C ornwallis . . .^ ^-^^ No. of doz; competing, 25. 30.— Best dozen EnoDE Island Greening. 1st.- A. H. Johnson, Falmouth 2.0O 2nd.— Thomas Bayer, AVindsor ^-jP 3rd.-D. J. Harris, Wolfville \'l^ 4th.— John DeEll, Cornwallis ^-^^ 5th.— Kobert Marshall, Clarence . ■^•^" No. Gl uoz. competing, 19. 31 .—Best dozen Nonpaheil Eussett. 1st.— D. J. Harris, Wolfville • • • • 2.00 2nd.— John H. Shaw, Cornwallis |- '^ 3rd.— James E. Fellows, Bridgetown }^-^^ 4tli._Edwin Chase, Cornwallis l-j-^ 5th.— John T. Newcomb, do >-^" No. of doz. competing, 13. ',]2. — Best dozen Noktiiehn Spi. 1st.— Boss Chipman, Cornwallis J-^O 2nd.— Christian MuUer, ^.Vindsor ^-^^^ 3rd.— A. H. Johnson, Falmouth y-^J> 4th.— Charles Akins, do 0.5D No. 0^ doz. competing, 19, 33 .—Best dozen Blenheim Pippin. Ist.—Henry Shaw, Cornwallis 1-^^ 2nd.— John P. Lyons, do J-OO 3rd.— John G. Byrne, do 0.75 4th.— Edward Parker, do 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 8. 34._Best dozen King oe Tompkins Co. 1st.— Mrs. J. D. Harris, Cornwallis I'^O 2nd.— Edward Parker, do 1-00 3rd.— John P. Lyons, do. . O^'J 4th.— John H. Shaw, do. 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 18. 35. — Best do/on Esopus Spitzenbtjeg. 1st.— Charles Bacon, Falmouth 1-50 2ud.— Samuel Palmer, Windsor 1-00 3rd. — Thomas Bayer, do 0.75 4th.— Dr. C. C, Hamilton, Cornwallis 0.50 No. of dos!;. competing, 9. i4 36.—] I 2 3 4 37.—. 1 2 3 4 38.—] 1 2 3 4 39.— 1 1 2 3 4 40.— 1 2 S 4 41.— 1 42. H'>icm i4 n 36. — Best dozen I omme Gbisb. 1st. — Edwin Johnson, Wolfville 1.50 2nd. — A. H. Johnson, Fahnouth 1.00 3rd — John T. Newcomb, Cornwallis 0.75 4th — Benjamin Woodworth, do 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 12. 37. — Best dozen Emperor Alexander. 1st. — Charles F. Eaton, Cornwallis 1.50 2nd.— Heni-y Shaw, do 1.00 3,.d.— William II. Wheelock, Wilraot 0.75 4th.— Edwin Wickwire, Wolfville 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 24. 38. — Best dozen Blue Peabmaine. 1st. — Mrs. J. D. Harris, Cornwallis 1-50 2nd.— John DeEU do 1.00 3rd. — Thomas Baver, Windsor 0.75 4th._Dr. C. C. liamilton, Cornwallis 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 5. 39. — Best dozen Snow or Eamuse. Ist. — John W. Maxner, Windsor 1.50 2nd.— Thomas Bayer, do 1-00 3rd. — A. II. Johnson, Ealmouth 0.75 4th.— John DeEll, Cornwallis 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 10. 40. — Best dozen Hubbardston's Nonesuch. Ist.— Mrs. J. D. Harris, Cornwallis : 1.50 2nd.— Edward McLatchy, Grand Pre 1-00 3rd.— Dr. 0. C. Hamilton, Cornwallis 0.75 4th.— (No award) 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 3. 41. — Best dozen Calkin's Pippin. Ist. — Henry Shaw, Cornwallis, 1.50 2nd.— John H. Shaw, do • • • 1-00 Srd. — Benj. Woodworth, do 0.7o 4th.— Dr. C. C. Hamilton, do 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 5. 42. — Best dozen FLUsniNa Spitzenbueo. Ist.—Benjamin Woodworth, Cornwallis 1-50 2nd.— A. II. Johnson, Falmouth 1-00 3rd. — Samuel Palmer, Windsor 0.75 4th.— Charles F. Eaton, Cornwallis 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 8. i 4 ■ i tl; 72 ' 43. — Best dozen Fall Jeanetting, 1st.— John H. Shaw, Cornwallis 1-00 2nd.— A. H. Johnson, Falmouth 0.75 3rd.— W. H. 0. llaliburton, WolfviUe 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 12. 44. — Best dozen Gloria MuNDi. 1st. — Edward Parker, Cornwallis 1-00 2nd. — Charles Bacon, Falmouth 0.75 3rd.— Charles T. Johnson, Wolfville 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 9. 45. — Best dozen Chebucto Beauty. 1st. — Mrs. J. D. Harris, Cornwallis 1-00 2nd. — Benjamin Woodwortb, do 0.75 3rd.— Elisha Burbidge, do. 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 7. 36. — Best dozen Canada Eeinette. Ist.—W. M. Rand, Cornwallis 1-00 2nd.,— Mrs. J. D. Harris, do 0.75 3rd.— Stephen Sheffield, do 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 3. 47. — Best dozen Westfield Sbek-no-further. 1st.— D. J. Harris, Wolfville 1-00 2nd.— A. D. Dewolf, do 0.75 3rd.— (No award) 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 2. 48. — Best dozen Talman Sweet. 1st.— Thom.-s Bayer, Wind.^:^r 1.00 2nJ. — Henry Shaw, Cornwallis, 0.75 3rd.— A. H. Johnson, Falmouth 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 9. 49. — Best dozen Mdnson Swert. 1st.- iilisha Burbidge, Cornwallis 1 00 2nd. — A. H. Johnson, Falmouth 0.75 Srd. — J. Christopher Starr, Cornwallis 0,50 No. of doz. competing, 3. 50. — Best dozen Broadwell. Ist. — Dr. C. C. Hamilton, Cornwallis 2nd.— E. E. Dickie, do 8rd.— (No award) Nn. of dnz. fiomnetine'. 2, 51.- , 78 51. — Best dozen Pound Sweet. Ist. — Dr. C. C. Hamilton, Cornwallis 2nd.— A. D. Dewolf, Wolfville 3rd. — (No award) 52. — Best dozen Chenango Strawberut. 1st. — Henry Shaw, Cornwallis 2nd. — Mrs. J. D. Harris, do 3rd. — John H. Shaw, do No. of doz. competing, 13. 53. — Best dozen Drap d'Or. 1st. — Charles Y. Johnson, Wolfville 2nd. — Christian Miiller, Windsor 3rd.— W. H. O. Haliburton, Wolfville No. of doz. competing, 8. 54.^ — Best dozen Kino of the Pippins. 1st. — John T. Newcomb, Cornwallis 2nd. — D. E. Eaton, do. 3rd. — Charles F. Eaton, do. No. of doz. competing, 3. 55. — Best dozen Ehymer Pippin. 1st. — Alex. Duncan, New Annan 1.00 2nd.— (No award) 0.75 3rd. — i^Only one doz. entered) 0.50 56. — Best dozen Keswick Codlin. 1st. — Alex. Duncan, New Annan 1.00 2nd. — George C. Johnson, Wolfville 0.75 3rd. — William Sutton, Cornwallis 0.50 No. of doz. competing, 8. In this section the judges considered that there was but one true "Keswick Codliu" exhibited, and consequently gave that the First Prize. The other seven dozens bf ing a large fair apple of the codlin type, were considered meritorious, and the second and third prizes: awarded among them. 51. — Best dozen Yellow Newton Pippin. 1st. — D. E. Eaton, Cornwallis 1.00 2nd.— (No award) 0.75 3rd. — (Only one entry) 0.50 58. — Best dozen Early Bough. Ist.- William H. Whoelock, Wilmot 1 00 2nd. — Leonard P. Johnson, Wolfville 0.75 3rd. — John T. Newcomb, Cornwallis 0.50 No. of doz. comoetiner. 5. -*'^1**'^ in 74 59.— Best dozen St, Lawhevce. 1st.— E. E. Dickie, Cornwallis \-^J!. 2nd.— A. D. Dewolf, Wolfville 0.7o 3ra.— (No award) "'^^ No. of doz. competing, 2. EXTRA AWABDS HECOMMENDED BY THE JUBOKS. For best dozen Porter, (very fine), 3 dozen exhibited, Mrs. J. D. Harris, Cornwallis • *J'"^ For dish of Swaar, Mrs. Brenton II. Harris, Iventville . . . . . . 1."" » Twci^ty-o?,. Pippins, Mrs. W. D. Landers, \vdmot 1.00 » " Large handsome Sweet, (unknown), John A. Chip- man, Cornwallis ^'^ " " Red Pumpkin Sweet • • ^-^^ For a basket of Fruit, consisting of Apples, Pears, Grapes, Quinces, &c., and handsomely arranged 2.00 For three dishes of fairly-grown Apples, 1 Snow, 2 native va- rieties, from , of Lunenburg Co 2.00 Gr. A. S. Criciiton, Herbert Harris, William Ferguson. CLASS SI. DIVISION 3. PEARS, PLUMS, &c. Sections 60 to 90 inclusive Judges : J. B. Calkin, Truro. J. Otis King, Windsor. William Fullerton, Annapolis. 60.— Best collection of Pears, grown by the exhibitor, six specimens of each sort, named and labelled. Ist.— Edwin Johnson, Wolfville $6.00 2nd.— Mrs. J. D. Harris, Cornwallis o.OO 3rd.— A. D. Dewolf, Wolfville 4.00 No. of Entries, 5. 61. — Best dozen Baetlet Pears. lgt._E. E. Dickie, Cornwallis 2.00 2nd.— Elijah Elderkin, Wolfville 1-50 3rd.— Edwin Johnson, Wolfville l-^^ No. of Entries, 6= 63. 69.- I >' 75 62. — Best dozen Great Britain. Igt.—Georgc V. Eand, Wolfville 1-60 2nd.— William Sutton, Cornwallis l-2o 3rd. — Benjamin Woodworth, do l-^O No. of Entries, 5. 63. — Best dozen Louise Bonne de Jersey. 1st.— Edwin Johnson, Wolfville 1-50 2nd.— D. J. Harris, do 1-25 3rd.— F. C. Johnson, do. 1.00 No. of Entries, 9. 64. — Best dozen Dtjchess d'Anooulemb. 1st.— Mrs. J. D. Harris, Cornwallis 1-50 2nd.— James Elderkin, Wolfville 1-25 3rd.— D. J.. Harris, do. . . .^ 1.00 No. of Entries, 7. 65. — Best dozen Flemish Beauty. 1st.— D. J. Harris, Wolfville 1-50 2nd. — James E. Lockwood, Cornwallis 1.25 3rd.— Charles F. Eaton, do 1-00 No. of Entries, 6. 66. — Best dozen Winter Nellis. 1st.— Charles F. Eaton, Cornwallis 1.50 2nd. — Mrs. J. D. Harris, do 1-25 2rd.— H. O. McLatchey, Wolfville 1-00. No. of Entries, 3. 67. — Best dozen Beurre Bose. 1st. — Robert Marshal, Clarence 1.50 No other entry. 68 — Best dozen Shedlon. 1st. — Mrs. J. D. Harris, Cornwallis • • ■ 1-50 No other entry. 69. — Best dozen Frederick of Wurtemburg. Ist. — Benjamin Woodworth, Cornwallis 1-50 2nd. — J. Christopher Starr, do 1'25 No. of Entries, 2. 70. — Extras for unnamed and other varieties. To John W. Maxner, Windsor, for doz. Marie Louise 1.00 ♦' D. J. Harris, Wolfville " Clapp's Favorite..,. 1.00 " William Sutton, Cornwallis " Vicar of Wincejleld. 1.00 " Mrs. J. D. Harris, do. " Buerre d Anjou 1.00 " Benjamin Woodworth, do. " Lord Cornwallis... . 1.00 m .i 76 To Mrs. J. D. Harris, Covnwallis, for doz. Buerre Dlel..... 1 .00 .. » » do " GanseVs Bergamot 1.00 '. Edward Parker, do'. " Ouondcujo . . 1.00 " John G. Byron, do. " bnknomi Sort . 1.00 (Large, handsome, good.) .'D.E. Eaton, do. " Unknown Sort {&uo) 1.00 71. —Best dozen Quinces grown by exhibitor. 2 25 Ist. —John Chambers, Newport ^• 2nd.— John G-. Byrne, Cormvallis *-;^" 3rd.— William Sutton, do t:' 4th.— Thomas Akins, Falmouth -^ 5th.— A. H. Johnson, do No. of Entries, 5. 72.— Best collection of Plums, one dish or dozen of each sort. 1st.— D. J. Harris, Wolfville l'^^ 2nd.— A. D. Dewolf, do ^.uu 3rd.— Edward McLatchey, Grand i.v, o-^" 4th.— John C. Byrne, Cornwallis *-^-' No. of Entries, 5. 73.— Best dish of Plums, any cort. 1st.— D. J. Harris, Wolfville |-|? 2nd.— Alex. McKay, Newport ;J'^^ 3rd.— Robert Marshall, Clarence ^-^^ 4th.— H. O. McLatchey, Wolfville ^- '^ 5th.— Thomas Eaver, Windsor ^-^^ 6th.— Elisha Burbidge, Cornwallis "-• ^ No. of entries, 6. 74.— Extra for Soets at the discretion of the Judges. To Thomas Bayer, Windsor ]-^^ « Peter Eoss, Halifax ;^-X_ " D. J. Harris, Wolfville ^•;L? " Thomas Bayer, Windsor JJ- '^ " D. J. Harris, Wolfville ^fV " Eobert Marshall, Clarence ;^-^^ " H. 0. McLatchey, Wolfville "-^^ No. of entries, 10. 75.— Best collection of Gbapbs grown in open air, 2 bunches of eacii sort named. Ist.— William Sutton, Cornwallis ^.00 2nd.— T. E. Smith, do J-^^ 3rd.— Dr. C.C.Hamilton, do ^-"^ No. of entries, 3. 76.- 7 - i 79. 80.- 81.- 82.- 83.- 84.- 85. B- 3 I ■7 f 77 76. — Best two bunches Isabella. Ist. — William Sutton, Cornwallis 1.50 2nd.— Dr. C. C. Hamilton, do 1.00 No. of entries, 2. 77.- Best two bunches Concoed. 1st. — Dr. C. C. Hamilton, Cornwallis 1.50 Only one entry. 7 • — Best two bunches Sweetwatee. 1st. — William Sutton, Cornwallis 1.50 2nd.— Dr. C. C. Hamilton, do 1.00 2nd. — Gr. A. S. Crichton, Dartmouth 0.50 No. of entries, 3. 79. — Best two bunches Royal Mtjscad:Vb:iof-cuUivated Cranberries, ^ ^^__ .. W.^Layt'J;u & Son, (Agent, fo^; tbp G-vcr) for in- tPfitir • exhibit of Cranberries u. natural position r^l^^i^s, the diiferont scnjts cn^^ated,and specimens of the sod on which they ^rew John Otis Kino, James Fullerton, J. B. Calkin. 1.- 2.- 3.- 4.- Il' L 79 CLASS XII. ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND FLOWERS. Judges ; Professor Hind, Windsor. John H. Hart, Ellershouse. J. B. Johnstone, Halifax. Alfred Saunders, Halifax. Joseph Fleming. Professor Lawson. PLANTS IN POTS, TUBS, OE BASKETS. 1 .—Best stand of Mixed Plants on a space of fi.ty square feet. 5 entries. 1st.— Donald Eoss, gardener to M. P. Black, Halifax . ..'S20.00 2nd.— Herbert Harris, Halifax 10-00 Extra. City Public Gardens, E. Power 5.00 2.— Best six Stove Plants, distinct species or varieties, in bloom. 1 entry. 1 St.— Herbert Harris, Halifax 10.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) "-00 3.— Best six Greenhouse Plants, not included in any other section, distinct, in bloom. 1 entry. lgt._Herbcrt Harris, Halifax 8.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 6.00 2rd.— (Not awarded) 4.00 4.— Best three Stove Plants, distinct, in bloom. 2 entries. 1st.— Herbert Harris, Halifax • • • • • ■ • ■ • 6.00 2nd.— Donald Eoss, gardener to M. P. Black. Halifax . . 4.00 .5.— Best six Fine Foliage and Variegated Plants. 3 entries. l^t.— Donald Eoss, gardener to M. P. Black, Halifax . . 8.00 2nd.— Herbert Harris, Halitax 6.00 3i.a.— City Public Gardens, E. Power 4.00 6.— Best six Stove or Greenhouse Ferns, in pots or baskets. 3 entries. 1st.— Donald Eoss, gardener to M. P. Black, Halifax . . 5.00 2nd.— Herbert Harris, Halifax 4.00 3rd.— City Public Gardens, E. Power 3-00 7._Best six Native Ferns, in pots. 3 entries. Ist.-Herbert Harris, Halifax 5.00 2nd.--Mis9 J. W. Fairbanks, Dartmouth ..*.... 3.00 »■ ,- -) i il ir 80 8.— Best six Fuchsias, distinct. 4 entries. ^^^ 1st.— Alexander McDougall, HaHfax ' ^^^^ 2nd.— Herbert Harris, Haliiax 9.— Best three Fuchsias, distinct. 4 entries. ^^^ Ist.— Herbert Harris, Halifax .. ' • ; g'^Q 2nd,— Alexander McDougall, Jlalitax • • 10.— Best specimen Fuchsia. 1 entry. ^^00 lgt._Herbert Harris, Halifax ll._Besttwopansof Achimenes. 2 entries. ^^^ 1st.— (Not awi-rded) . . . • " 4.00 2ud.— Herbert Harris, Hahtax 12.— Best six Gloxineas. 1 entry. ^ ^^^^ lgt._(Not awarded) ' "_ " ' 4.0O 2nd.— (Not awarded) 13.-Best six Greenhouse Coniferous Plants. 1 entry. ^^^^ 1st. Herbert Harris, Halifax " ' " 3 qq 2nd.— (Not awarded; 14.-Best six Hardy Foreign Coniferous Plants. 1 entry. ^^^^ 1st.— Herbert Harris, Halifax 15.— Best three Lantanas distinct. 1 entry. ^^^ Ist.— Herbert Harris, Halifax " ' * ^'qq 2nd.— (Not awarded) 16.-Best six Zonale Geraniums, distinct. 3 entries. ^ ^^ Ist— H. Harris, Halifax. ' 5 qq 2nd.— Alexander McDougall 17.-Best six Golden Tricolor Geraniums, distinct. 2 entnes. ^^^ 1st.— H. Harris, Halifax • ' * * " 5 qq 9nd ^Not awarded) ' " ". • 18.Jest throe Silver Tricolor Geraniums, dist.nct, 2 entnes. ^ ^^ Ist.-H. H'^rris, Halifax. .. • • • • • • • "■';'.;*... 3.00 2nd.-W. Barron, North Park btreet. 19 -Best three Bronze Geraniums. 3 entries. ^^^ Ikt.— H. Harris, Halifax • 3 qq 2nd.— (Not awarded) • • • • ,20.-Best six double flowered Geranii^sJ^^^^^ ^^^ Ist.-D. Kellv, gardener to G H. Starr, Ualiiax . . ^ ^ ^ ^^^ 2nd.— Alex. McDougall, Hahtax. ^ g qq 3rd.-Stephen B. Cross l^artmouth . .^ . .^-^^ -^ ^.^.^^^ rThe two latter being equal, the second prize 01 s»«.vv Jo tlpri.es of ea.OO each, and awarded as abo^ 20. 31. 32.- 33. ^1 :^MnnK;',. i I ■!• ) } f) 10 81 21. — Best three Petunias, single flowered... 1 entry. ] St.— (Not awarded) S3.00 2nd.— D. Kelly, gardener to G. H. Starr T . . 2.00 22. — I3est three Petunias, double flowered. 1 entry. 1st.— (Xot awarded) 3.00 2nd.— D. Kelly, gardener to G. H. Htarr, Halifax 2.00 23. — Best three pots Liliums. No entry. 1st. — (Not awarded) 7.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 4.00 24. — Best single pot of Liliums. No entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) 2 0(» 25. — Best two Window Plants . 2 entries. Ist.— T. E. Smith, Cornwallis 4.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 2.00 20. — Best three Verbenas, distinct. 4 entries. 1st. — Herbert Harris, Halifax 4.00 2nd.— Alex. MeDougall, Halifax 3.00 27. — Best Shrubby Calceolarias. 1 entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) 3.00 2nd.— H. Harris, Halifax 2.-^0 28. — Best three Balsams. No entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) 3.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) , . . 2.0l» 29. — Best three Cockscombs. 1 entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) .. ... 4.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 3.00 jjO. — Best specimen Ivy (Hedera) trained as a screen. No entry. 1st.— (Not awarded) 3.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 2.00 •Jl. — Best six Begonias, distinct varieties. 1 entry, 1st.— Herbert Harris, Halifax 6.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 3.00 32. — Best six Colen:3 and Iresenes. 2cnti'.. 1st.— Herbert Harris, Halifax 4.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) i^-00 ;J3. Best three Geraniums (ivy leaved), di.stinct varieties. 1 entry. 1st.— Herbert Harris, HalifV:: ■'. • r).00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 3.00 6 I ''A ■■fc ■C-'^^^^fc^-'"^^^^" ' a > i n i ' ~"i''' ' t "M T "' — ' " i'*'^ I 4. 82 34 -Best three Geraniums (ivy leaved), variegated. 1 entry. ^^^^ l9t.— Herbert Harris, Halifax '.'.'.'..... 3-00 2nd.— (Not awarded) " ' ' ' 3S,_Be8t newly-introduced stove Plant. 2 entnes. ^ ^^ 1st —Herbert Harris, Halifax • ■ 36 -Best newly-introduced Greenhouse Plant. 1 entry. _^^^ 1st.— Herbert Harris, Halifax 37 -Best three Eoses. 1 entry. 5 00 1st —Herbert Harris, Halifax 4.00 2„i_(Not awarded). . . ■■_■■ ■■ '. ' ■. j,;^;^; chama^r- Extra prizes for "^'^'^ °"Sis ci«s Hnmilis, SrS,r tactrtiitralis, and Phor.i„ra ^ ^^ .r^d^^:erPir%ert-Har. ■•...., Caladiums, . •rT„i;i< vNnrserv. These ^Special pri.es o-tributed by f ^^^^^^^^^^^ in a prizes were offered ^^^^ P^f^^^, tiC^^^^^^ W competition in sec- conservatory or greenhouse no bem „ tions 38, 39, 40, and 41 of this class.j 38._Six best grown Perns. 1 entry. ^^^ l8t.— Miss Francklyn, Halifax ■".".'.'.....•• ^.00 9nd —(Not awarded) 3«._Most LanientalHan,n,Bas.e, o^ .ems and Lycopodiu™. 3 00 l,t.-Miss Trancklyn, Emscote, N. W. Arm . . • • • • • • • • ^'oo 2nd.— (Not awarded) '' " 40 -Best Hanging Basket of other Plants. No entry. ^ ^^ l»*-(^'°'"!f'^„fp„„sand Lycopodiums, under glass 41.-Best grown bund of^rerns^a^^^^,^ ^ ^^ l8t.— Miss rrancklyn, Halifai ■.■.■.'.'.',','.'.'■ 2.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) • CUT BLOOMS. 42,._Best six Dahlias (show) distinct. Sentries. ^^ 51. L I A' i 10 )0 00 .00 83 43.— Best six Dahlias, (fancy, change to mixed; district. 4 entries. l3t —Alex. McDougall, Halifax 884.00 2nd.— Mrs. William Marshall, Halifax 3.00 44._Be8t six Dahlias, (Pompone,) distinct, 3 entries. 1st.— T. E. Smith, Oormvallis 4.00 2nd.— Alex. McDougall, Halifax 3.00 45.— Best six hollyhocks (spikes), distinct. 1 entry. lat.— (Not awarded) 6.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 4:.00 46. — Best six L^-ses. 1 entry. lat.— (Not awarded) 3.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) 2.00 • 47.— Best six Verbenas, in trusses of three. 3 entries. 1st.— (Not awarded) ■ 2.00 2nd.— (Not awarded) ^'"^^ 48.— Best twelve Pansies, distinct. 6 entries. 1st.— (Not awarded) 3.00 2nd.— Geoffrey Morrow, Halifax 2.00 49.— Best collection of Stocks, six distinct colours. 2 entries. lat —(Not awarded) ^-00 2nd. — (Not awarded) • 3-"" 50.— Best collection of Hardy Annuals, exclusive of Stocks. 1 entry. lat.— (Not awarded; 4-00 2nd.— (Not awarded) ... 3.00 51. Best six Perennial Phloxes, distinct. 2 entries. lat.— (Not awarded) 3.00 2nd.— (Not awarded; 2.00 b2. -Best twelve varieties of Phlox Drummondii. 1 entry. lat.— His Excellency Lieut.-General 'Grady Haly, per Serjeant Foster 3.0O 2nd.— (Not awarded) 2.00 53. —Best basket of Cut Flowers, not exceeding twenty inches in diameter. 4 entries. lat.- (Not awarded) 3.00 2nd.— Stephen B. Cross, Dartmouth 2.00 54.— Best Epergne or Vase of Cut Flowers. 2 entries. lat.- City Public Gardens, per R. Power 6.00 2nd.-P. C.Hill 3,00 ,.L. 84 55._Best Hand Bouquet made by a ^^^I'et^^'alifax . . »3.00 1 ^f —Miss Josie Leahy, Thornfiel I rs ursei} , n 3rd —Mrs. McDougall, Halifax 5r,.^Best Hand Bouquet, (open to all^- ^ ^'^^^^ . .. 3.OO 1st -Donald Ross, gardener to M. F. black, ti ^ ^^ 2nd.— D. F. Leahy, Kalitax...... • • ■ ■■■ — ■ jj' ji■^^,x. . i.QO 3rd.-Dennis Kelly, gardener to (x. H. htarr, na 57 _Best Bridal Bouqnet. 4 entries. ,^_^^ Igt —Public Gardens, R- Power 2.00 9nd — L). F. Leahy, Halitax .^ ;, Oo Srd-Alex. McDougall, Halitax 58.— Best Six Scabious. 1 ontry. 2.00 1st.— (Not awarded) " ' ' l.oo 2nd.— (Not awarded) 59.— Best six Antirrhinums. No entry. ^.qo l3t.— (Not awarded) ' ' ' i.OO 2nd.— (Not awarded) , Messrs. Brown Bros. & Co., Halitax.; ^^^ 1st —Alex. McDougall, Halifax ^ Cl^^ 2nd.-J. N. Ritchie, Halifax ^ ^^^ 61 -Extras-Miss Roberts, Dyed Grasses The fudges have pl-^^ ^^^ C^J^^^ll^^^^^^^ by Mr." Harris, Halifax Nursery. Henry Y. Htnd. John H. Hakt, John B. Johnston, Joseph Flemming. t ■I f