Cheshire Observer

BUNBURY SHOW, IF HORTICULTURE AND CHEESE. POPULAR ATHLETIC FESTIVAL. DUCHESS PRESENTS PRIZES. The fourteenth exhibition of the Bunbury Horticultural Society was held in conjunction with t.ho Cheese Show on Wednesday, and p.oved a great success. For oorne yejus the show has nob been favoured by fine weather, but on Wednesday the promoters were more fortu- nate, and although rain threatens! it never fell, and the day was delightful. The popularity of the show was evidenced by the large crowds which thronged the picturesque grounds of Oak- la-ods Park, which were kindly placed a.t the dis- posal of the wociety by Major J. M. Gordon. was an inertascx? entry in the sections for flowers, fruit, vegetables, butter, bread, honey, eggs, etc., while in another marquee tlieie was an inviting array of Cheshire cheese, diawn from the distriot. of famous dairies of which Bunbury is the centre. Apart from these attractions, there was an unusually successful athletic festi- val, alid tho (her Silver Band, under the con- ductor, Mr. A. Finney, rendered selections, and ill tho evening played fOl' dancing on tho illll- minated lawn There were also the usual hobby ho:ses, ate. LOVELY FLORAL DISPLAY. I Two large marquees held the exhibits in the lioriicultr.ia! sections. The quality of the ex- hibits throughout the show earned the praise of the judges, who spoke well of the stt-idard of efficiency so well maintajn-ù from show to show. Tho entries in th;s section exeot-ded those of I-,wt year. There was a magnificent collection of Ftove and g]<(x?)ho)?se pa.n:s in the gentle- men's gardeners' class, which were a great at- traction in the tent. Palms and specimen plants wore particularly fine, while there was kaecii competition in; ferns. A decided improvement was noticeable in the buttonholes, which last, year were too large and unsuitably arranged. Roses made a very good show in view of the reason, and sweet peas were splendid, Major Gordon carrying off the first and second prizes in the two classes. Annuals were a great, fea- ture, also figuring largely this year in tlx1 table decorations, and some pretty varieties were on view. In the amateurs' seotion the specimen p'anfcs were praised, and annuals, perennials, alters, dahlias and sweet peas were well repre- sented. Apples and pears were ha: diy ripe, but the other dishes in the fruit classes were good, the winning tomatoes being described as excellent. Potatoes are always to ttie fore at this s how. and the dishes of all the varieties were conspicuous for their quality. The cott.1.g'f>S' exhibits were very creditable. Hero again the hand bouquets'were an improve- ment. For table decorations there were three competitions In the ladies' class the first li.17,e was gained by Miss Byrd, of Spurstow Hall, who had prettily arranged nigelia his- paniea, and Miss Gordon followed with an effee tivo arrangement of scabious, Miss Houghton, of Ncston, king third with a table of yellow marguerite and gypsophilu. In the competi- tion for maidservants and cottageis, Miss Rotherp, of tho Oaklands, was first, she also using nigelia; and in the. gentlemen's section Mr. S. Trickctt, gardener to Major Gordon, cai-ricd off premier honours with "Mrs. Hard- east lo Sykes" variety of sweet peas. Mr. R. Brocklebank and Mr. Gordon Houghton staged in this tent delightful collections of fruit, while Mr. O. Thielfali exhibited a splendid collection of vegetables. 150 BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS. This show has alway-s been noted for tho ex-I hibition of wild flowers and wild fruit. This year a. record was created, and there were no fewer than 150 beautiful bouquets of wild lfowers against 100 last yea.r. The class for the collection of wild flowers which had to be named was not quite so strong as twelve months ago, but. the wild fruit section was excellent, the two premier awards }X,ing particularly fine Owing to tho number of exhibits in the wild flower section tho judge (Mr. G. F. Dutton, of Aldorsey Grammar School) recommended the awarding of extra prize cards, which wc, i o granted. Last year tho bouquets were some- h.at largp. and unwieldy, and the judges rc- commended tha.t they should be made smaller and moro tasteful. It was gratifying to find that the compctitois responded CHAMPION CHESHIRE CHEESE. 1 There was an increase of entries in the cheese show as compared with last year, which wete only nine fewer than at tho record show some years ago. The quality of tho cheese for the time of the year was particularly good, as in duly the weather is not very suitable for th:' pioduction of good cheese. The championship wasi obtained by three whites exhibited by Mr. C. E. Paiton, of Ilaughton Hall, Tarporlcv, j after very keen competition, and the services of an umpire had to be requisitioned. Second prize honoui-s fell to coloured cheese from the dairy of Mr. H. S. Whalley, of Bickerfon, Mal- pas. The judges considered the three whites weiv more uniform in quality, and they were clean in flavour and very handsome cheeses. In the class open to farmers whose ho'ding is under seventy acres, there were 19 compctitois for the- three coloured or uncolourcd cheese, and the first prize dairy proved to bo that of Mr. E. S. Jones, of Stoke, Nantwich, who is a well known exhibitor at choose shows This was a very interesting class, but the winning cheese WOT many points superior to the second prize lot of Mr. G. West, of Haughton. Thcr(' W&I strong competition in the cla-ss optii to farmers who have won no prizes since the beginning of 1905, for coloured or uncolouied cheese. Mr. F. Johnson, of Wettenhall, Winsford, to whom filst. prize was awarded, shewed a class of cheese which the judges considered would have figured higher in the more open e]as?x\s. Altogether tiv-, fiillv mairtaiiie(i 1 lie joputstion earned for the. quality of the exhibits seen at this show. Some of the best dairies in the county we to represented, and moro is likely to be heard of the winning dairies if the standnrd is maintained. FAMOUS BUTTER MAKER I there was also a capital show ot the other output of the dairies. butter, which has earned such encomiums for Cheshire faimers. The but- ter throughout was of excellent quality. Pre- mier lionouTs were gained by a well-known maker in Mrs. G. B. Robinson, of Poole, Nant- wich, who has won fame throughout England is a first-class butter-maker. The judge (Mr. Pa.rton) pronounced her product the best butter he had over tasted. Tho competition for the prizes for roo:s was strong, n,nd the exhibits were very well grown for th2 time of year. Honey exhibitors had the advantage of being judged by n. certificated beekeeper. The show was not a large one. but the quality was good. In the cottagers' classes the first and second prize extracted honey exhibits weie both very good in colour, lfavour and consistency. The third prize was lacking slightly in colour and flavour. In the shallow varieties the competi- tion was not very strong. In the open classes, the 121b. extracted saw a good corn petition for sueh a district, and was of good quality all liound. There were only two points between first and second For sections the first and aeoond prizes were won by beautiful honey, of "very fine finish. DUCHESS AND CHESHIRE CHEESE. The Duchess of Westminster, accompanied by Oapt. do Crospigny, motored over from Eaton to distribute the prizes in connection with the cheese show, the ceremony taking place on the lawn at Oaklands Park in the presence of a large gathering. Her Grace was introduced by Major Gordon, and handed the awards to the euecessful competitors. After- wards Mr. W. Dutton proposed a vote of tJianlrs to her- Grace, remarking that she had come at some personal in convenience. The Duchess had shewn herself loyal to their agricultural con- ceons, and she and the Duke aJways supported the agricultural societies generously.—-Mr. C. E. Parton seconded, and said they were particu- larly pleased to see her Grace that day, as the Duke gave them such very good hvartmg last year. Thoy hoped he might live long to hunt over their land and be the master of the hounds. (Applause.) It was particularly kind of the Duchess to alnd the-ir cheese show, but she must feci that the cheese industry of Cheshire was the back-bone of farming. It. was such acts of kindness, as hers which helped to promote the succoss of the cheese shows, which them- selves tended to improve in a very great meu- 011 re tho quality of the cheese The motion was carried with cheers, and her Grace, in reply, remarked: Ladios and gentJe- men,I thank you very much for your recep- tion. I am afraid 1 am not a very great judge of cheese, but I know if I ever eat it I would much sooner oat Cheshire cheese than anything else. (Applause.) Major and Mrs. J. M. Goidon entertained for tho show a house party, which included Lord and Lady Tollem&che, Lord Haddington and Lady Ruth Bailie-Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Gordon Houghton, Mr. and Mrs. Ik)„skcjrvyl!<e Glegg. Mrs. Roberts, the Rev. H. and Mrs. Woodman, Mrs. Byrd, Mi's. Griffith, Dr. and Mrs. He we, Dr. and Mrs. Archer, Mrs. Blain. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Throlfail. Dr. and Mrs. Robertson, the Rev. J. J. James, Mr. Cyril Dewhurst, Mrs. Roberts, the Rev. and Mrs. Turner, Mr. Jones, Lieut.-Col. and Mrs. Ham- ersley, Mrs. Maishall Brooks, Mrs Hale, Mr. a.nd Mrs. Asliton, Mrs. Fcthcrstonhough, Mrs. Hornby, Mrs. Boult, Mr. and Mrs. Fox, Mr. John Rogerson, Mrs. Rathloire. Mrs. and Miss Lockctt. Mr. and Miss Tomkinson, Mr. Geo. Daglis, Miss Daisy Houghton, etc. The judges weie:—Horticulture Mr. Taut, Cilve-ley Hall; Mr. Wcblierley, late of Ouiton Park; Mr J. Green, 'Fattenhall. Honey: Mr. Owen Roberts, Shaiston Ilall, Northeaiden, Manchester. Wild flowers: Mr. C, F. Dutton. Cheese: Ales-srs. G. A. Pedlcy, Crewe; E. P. Norton, Whitchurch; C. W?ker, ?eui(id; and J. Edg?, Nantwich. Butter and roots: M!6Srs. 1. A. Brown. Ridby Hall; and T. Parton, l Ilaughton Hall Farm. The secretary of the cheese show was Mr. C. E. Parton, and the l stewards were Messrs. Norman Dale. J. Salt- and G. Dutton, MI. W. Dutton (Brindky Hall) being chairman of the <ommitte?. The presi- dent of the Horticultural Society ts Mr. R. Brocklebank, the chairman was Dr. L. Archer, the treasurer Mr G. F. Dutton, the secretary Mr. Robert Vickers, and the auditor Mr. A. TitiMiiif. The sports officials were: Judges, Major J. M. Gordon (I-ipt. Jones, Dr. Archer, Dr. Robertson, and Mr. J. B. Littledalc; referee, Mr. F. W. Blain; starter, Mr. Tom Rutter; treasurer, Mr U. F. Dutton; and hon. seoivtary, Mr. G. Brookes. The various hon. secretaries were untiring in their efforts to pro- mote the success of the show. PRIZE LIST. I GENTLEMEN'S GARDENERS. I Stove plants: 1, R. Brocklebank (per T. Winkworth). Stove plants and foliage: 1, R. Brocklebank; 2, J. Gordon Houghton (per C. Sprackling). Greenhouse plants: 1, R. Brocklebank 2, C. Throlfail (per T. Herbert). Greenhouse plante (bloom) 1, J. Gordon Houghton 2, R. Brocklebank. Specimen plant: 1, J. Gordon Houghton; 2, R. Brocklebank; 3, Mrs. Blain (per W. Davenport). Ferns: 1, Mrs. Blain; 2, J. Gordon Houghton; 3, R. Brocklebank. Coleus 1. R. Brocklebank. Geraniums: 1, R. Brocklebank. Plants ar- ranged for effect: 1, R. Brocklebank; 2, C. Throlfail. Buttonholes: 1., C. Threlfall; 2, MIs. Dixon (Bowmerc); 3, R. Brocklebank. Carnations.: 1, C. Threlfall'; 2, J. Gordon Houghton. Roses 1, J. Gordon Houghton 2, Mrs. Dixon. Collection of sweet peas: 1, Major Gordon; 2, Mrs. Blain; 3, Mrs. Dixon. Sweet peas with foliag-e 1, J. Gordon Hough- ton 2, Major J. M. Gordon; 3, Mrs. Dixon. Annuals: 1, Mr. C. Threlfall; 2, R. Brockle- bank; 3, Major J. M. Gordon. Tomatoes: 1, C. Threlfall, 2, R.. TBroc-klebank. Collection of fruit: 1. R. Brocklebank. Collection of hardy I fruit: 1, J. Gordon Houghton. Collection of vegetables 1, C. Threlfall; 2, Major Gordon 3, R. Brocklebank. AMATEURS. Plants.- Greenhouse, four varieties: 1, C. Parton (Haughtou); 2, Geo. Hewitt.. Specimen plant in bloom: 1, R. Parker; 2, R. Vickers. Ditto, foliage: 1, R. Vickers; 2, C. Parton (Haughton); 3, R. J. Parker. Begotiias: 1, C. Parton; 2, G. Hewitt. Gerafltttofe: 1, C. P. Ilaughton; 2, G. Hewitt. Flowers.—Roses: 1, L. Archer; 2, Mrs. D. C. Byrd. Asters 1, H. Cnesters; 2, C. Parton. Dahlias (cac-tue) 1, F. Dut ton 2, C. Parton. Pompom dahlias: 1, Mrs. D. E. Byrd; 2, F. Dutton. Sweet peas without foliage: 1, G. F. Dutton; 2, H. Chet- wood; 3, G. Hewitt. Ditto with foliage: 1, G. Hewitt; 2, C. Parton; 3, A. Burstow. An- nuals: 1, Dr. L. Archer; 2, Dr. Robertecm. Perennials: 3. Dr. Archer. Ftiiit.-Deggerl apples: 1, C. Parton; 2, J. Evans (Bulkeley). Kitchcn appiee: 1, C. Parton; 2, J. Evans. Pears: 1, 11. Chesters 2, W. Dutton. Plums: 1, H. Chetwood; 2, J. Hughes. Gooseberries 1, II. Chetwood 2, Dr. Robertson. Currants 1, H. C-hetwood. Black currants: 1, J. Evans; 2, Dr. Ro bertson. Tomatoes: 1, H. Chesters; 2, C. Parton. Vegetables.—Cucumbers: 1, G. F. Dutton; 2, II. Hockenhull. Potatoes: 1, J. Evans; 2, H. Chesters. Ditto: 1, J. Evans; i 2, Dr. Robertison. Dish of potatoes: 1, Dr. Roberison; 2, J. Evans; 3, R. J. Barker. Runner beans: 1, E. Alanley; 2, H. Chesftorn. Dwarf beans: 1, H. (theaters; 2, J. Piatt, jun. I Broad beans: 1, J. Evans; 2, Dr. Roberteou. Peas: 1, Mrs. Byrd; 2, H. Hockenhull; 3, Dr. Robertson. Onions: 1, J. Piatt, jun. 2. H. Chesters. Leeks: 1, H. Chestere. Eschalots: 1, H. Hocken-hull. Cabbages: 1, E. Mauley; 2, H. Chesters. Cauliflowers: 1, H. Chesters. Red cabbage: 1, H. Chester; 2. H. Hookien- hull. Beetroot: 1, H. Chesters; 2, G. F. Dutton. Celery: 1, H. Chesters; 2, E. Man ley. Marrows (green) 1, Dr. Robertson; 2, H. Chesters. Marrows (white): 1, E. Mauley; 2, H. Chesters. Carrots: 1, Mrs. Byrd; 2, H. Chesters. Turnips: 1, H. Chesters; 2, J. Platt, jun. Lettuce: 1, J. Piatt, jun.; 2, H. Chesters. Pattsnips: 1, H. Chcstere; 2, R. J. Parker. Rhubarb: 1, J. Hughes; 2, J. Evans. Collection of herbs: 1, Mrs. Byrd; 2, J. Hughes. COTTAGER'S. Window pltntis: 1, T. Frodsham 2, T. Latham. Two window plante: 1, T. Latham; 2, T. Frodsham. Specimen plant: 1, T. Cut flowers.—Rosea: 1. T. Frodsham; 2, H. Jackson. Asters: 1, T. Frcdsham; 2, J. Sumner. Stocks: 1, C. Ravenscroft; 2, G. Sumner. Cactus dahlias: 1, J. H. Jackson; 2. H. Jackson. Pompom dahlias: 1, J. H. Jackeon; 2. H. Jackson. African marigolds: 1, G. Sumner; 2, J. H. Jackson. Sweet peas (without foliage): 1, F. Proc-tcr (TiJstone); 2, N. Bonn ion. Ditto (with foliage) 1, N. Bennion 2, F. Proctor. Peren- nials: 1, F. Proctor; 2, G. Hewitt (Tils-tone). Annuals: 2. T. Frodisham. Hand bouquet: 1, Mrs. Dodd; 2, T. Frodsham. Fruit.—Des- sert applies: 1, J. Guent. Kitchen apples: 1, T. Fre<lsham; 2, H. Davenport. Pears: 2, H. Jackton. Plums 2, Jos. Guest. Gooseberries 1, C. Thompson 2, T. Frodsham. Red cur- rants: 1, Hy. Jackson. Black currants: 1, J. H. Jackson; 2, M. Bennion. Vegetables.— Potatoes: 1, F. Proctor; 2, W. Stockt.o?. Ditto, 1, J. Guest; 2, T. Latham; 3, F. Proctor. Dish of pota;to'? (6 v&r.): 1, T. La?h&m 2, J. Guest; 3, W. Stockton. Broad beans: 1, F. Proctor; 2, Mrs. F. Viokers; 3, J. II. Jackson. Runner beans: 1, T. Latham 2, J. Guest; c, II. Daven- port. Dwarf beans: 1, Jc-s. Guest; 2, T. Thompson. Peas: 1, W. Ghallinor (Calveley); 2, M. Bennion. Onions: 1, G. Hewitt; 2, T. Thompson. Carrots: 1, T. Frodsham; 2, T. Thompson. Celery: 1, W. Stockton; 2, A. Griffiths. Marrows (green): 1, T. Frodsham; 2, Mrs. Davies (West-view). Marrows (white): 1, T. Frodsham; 2, T. Latham. Eschalots: 1, T. Thompson; 2, W. Stockton. Cabbage: 1, F. Proctor; 2, T. Latham. Beetrcot: 1, Geo. Hewitt; 2, J. Guest. Savoys: 1, F. Proctor; 2, T. Latham. Cauliflowers: 2, T. Thompson. Turnips: 1, Geo. Hewitt; 2, T. Thompson. Lettuce: 1, T. Latham; 2, T. Frodsham. Par- snips: 1, F. Proctor; 2, Geo. Hewitt. Rhu- barb 1, T. Latham 2, Geo. Hewitt. Parsley: 1, J. Guest; 2, Mrs. Dodd. Leeks: 1, H. Jackson 2, A. Griffiths. Herbs: 1, F. Proctor; 2, G. Hewitt. Collection of vegetables: 1, F. Proctor; 2, J. Guest.; 3, Geo. Hewitt. Window- plants: 1, Mrs, T. Frodsham; 2, Mrs. Murray; 3, Mrs. A. Eison. BUTTER. Cottagers with one cow 1, Jane Jones, Har- grave; 2, Mrs. W. Aston, Spurstow; 3, Mrs. Bebbington, Spurstow. Ditto (open): 1, Mrs. G. B. Robinson fNantwioh); 2, F. Wright, (Haa- lington); 3, Mrs. J. glfcokes (Tilstone). DRESSED FOWL AND EGGS, ETC. 1, Jane Jcnee; 2, Mrs. J. Evans (Bulkeley). Ducks: 1, Jane Jones; 2, Mrs. T. Johnson (Bad- diley). Hen eggs (white): 1, Mrg. S. Dutton (Haughton); 2, Mrs. J. Clarke (The Common); 3, R. Brocklebank. Ditto (coloured) 1, Miss E. Clutton; 2, S. Dutton; 3, Mrs. Byrd. Duck eggs: 1, Miss G. Jones (Haug-hton). Prizes for hen eggs given by J. Piatt, jun., Tilstone Prizes for duck eggs presented by Mr. Hancks, Heathfield. Bread competition (prizes by F. A. Frost and Sons, Chester) 1, Mrs. T. Frodsham; 2, Alm. F. Vickers; 3, Mrs. T. Thompson. SPECIAL PRIZES. Table decorations (ladies) 1, Miss M. Byrd (Spurstow Hall); 2, Miss M. Gordon (Oak- lands) 3, Miss Daisy Hou-ghton (Neston). Table decorations (given by Mrs. F. Blain), maid- servants and cottagers: 1, Miss A. Rothery ¡ (Oaklanis); 2, Miss Dutton (Mayfield) 3, T. Frodsham. Table decorations, gentlemen (jiven by Dr. L. Archer): 1, S. Trickett; 2, H. Chet- wood. Mrs. Gordon's prizes.-C.ot.t.a.ger'" win- dow plant: 1, F. Proctor; 2, Mrs. T. Frodsham 3, Goo. Hewitt. Eschalots: 1, T. Latham; 2, F. Proctor. Collection of cut garden flowers (presented by Mr. G. F. Dutton) 1, F. Proc- tor; 2, Mrs. T. Frodsham 3, J. II. Jackson. HONEY. (Presented by Mrs. Gordo ri). Extracted honey (cottagers) 1, Mrs. G. Wolley, Little Budworth; 2, Mr. S. Mossford; 3. Mr. T. Vickecs. Shallow bars: 1, Geo. Wool ley; 2, MT. S. Mossford. Extracted honey (open): 1, J. Roooe, Tarporley; 2, W. Reece, ditto; 3, Chas. Threlfall. Sections: 1, W. Reece; 2. John Reece; 3, J. Gordon Houghton. Collec- tion of vegetables (offered by Messrs. Webb) 1, Dr. L. Arc-her; 2, Mrs. Byrd. I CHEESE. President's (Mr. R. Brocklebank's) champion prize or a timepiece for the best three choesc in the show: C. E. Paiton. Houghton. Tarporley. Mr. Webbs (cooper, of Nantwich) «cond onampion prize of pair of new vats for be<st three cheese in remaining classes: H. S. Walley, Bickerton. Maipas. Messrs. Fulwood and Bland's prize for best, coloured clieese: C. E. Parton; for un- colourcd, E. S. Jones. Nantwich. Messrs. Clialimor, Rowson and ChaJJinor's (Chapter) prize for coloured cheeee: H. S. Walley. Claws 1. (open to farmers whose holding is not- under seventy acres).—Three coloured ehee#>e (first prize £ 5, second L3, third £ 2. fourth £ 1): j 1, II. S. Waliey, Bickerton. Malpas: 2. F. Bate, Birch Heath, Tarporley; 3, John Williams, Ilalng Green. Nantwich: 4, Richard Mullock, Waverton, Chester. Very highly commended: S. Charles worth, Leighton, Crewe; II. S. Walley, Bickerton. Malpas; Mr. J. A. Jackson. Boles- worth Hall, Tattenha.il. Highly commended E. Cooluwn, Pouiton, Pulford. S.O. J. E. Jones, Haughton, Tarporley C. E. Parton, Haughton, Tarporley John Bourne, Coole Lane, Nantwich. Commended: George Watson, Knightlev, Ecclcs- haJJ; James BLake. Calve ley Hall, Chester: Richard Cooper, R-dley Hill, Tarporley. Class II. open to farmers whcc-c holding is not under seventy acres.—Three uncoloured cheese (first prize d65, second £ 3, third JE2, fourth JEl): 1, C. E. Parton, Haughton, Tarporley; 2, Mrts. Kinsey, Wettenhai!. Winsford; 3. John Lloyd. Grange Farm, Wren bury; 4, Henry Oakes, Pool Head Farm, Darn hail. WinWord. Very highly commended: S. Chariesworth. Leighton, Crewe. Highly commended: F. W. Jackson, Willow Hill, Burwardsley, Tattenhall; James Holvon, Coole 1-iiie, Nantwich. Commended: J. E.1 Jones, Haughotn, Tarporley; Joseph Jones, Dod'eston, Chester; W. G. Parton. Bache House, Nantwich. Claris III. (open to farmers whoee holding is under seventy acres).—Three cheese, coloured or, unooloured (fimt. prize £ 5, second £ 3, third £ 2. fourth Ll): 1, E. iS. Jones, Stoke. Nantwich; 2, George West, Haughton, Tarporley; 3. John Perry. Norbury, Whitchurch; 4, Wm. Plnning- ton, Spumtow, Tarporley; r, D. Pinnington, Spurstow, Tarporley. Very highly commended: R Fernyhough, Knightlev, MfR. Lovekin, Bunbury, Tarporley. Highly com- mended: H Walley, Wettenhall, Winsford: S. Dutton, Haughton, Tarpuriey. Commended: W. H. Jackson. Clotton, Tarporkv; F. Large, Co!Jez(.2.wc, Bunbury. Class IV. (open to farmers who have not won a prize at any show tvinoc January 1st, 1905).— Three cheese, coloured or uncoloured (first pr:ze j £2, socond £1. third 10.): 1. F. Johnson, Wet-! tenhaJl, Winsford; 2. R. Heath, Ruehton; 3, T. H. Bate, Birch Heath, Tarporley; 1", James H. Benson. Rush ton. Tarporley. Very highly cominleliit k- d Geoi- ,,e Pro l Bircb Healli, Tar- commended George Prob?n, Birch Heath, Tar- porley Wm. Edge. Oulton Lowe, Tarporley. Highly commended: Mrs. Windsor, Haughton, Tarporley: E. A. Grocott. Haughton. Tarporley. Commended: Wright Aldred, Egerton, Malpas; C. S. Williams. Calveley. ROOTS. Mangel wurtzel 1, Arnold Brock. Manor 1 House. Tarporley; 2, F. Piggott, Waverton, Chester; 3, John Ilobson, Haughton. Swedes: 1, Arnold Breck; 2. F. Piggott; 3, J. Hobnon. SPORTS RESULTS. 120 yard s handicap (open). -First, heat: 1, T. Lathom, Calveley, 12yds. Second heat: 1, C. Cadman, Rhuddal Heath. 10yds. Third heat: 1 1, P. H. Butler. Whixali, 8yds. Fourth heat: 1, W. Leather, Latehford, 7yds. Fifth heat: 1, J. j E. Williams^ Hawai-den, 6yds. Final: 1, | Latham; 2, Cadman 3, But ler. One miio bicycle handicap (opart).—First heat: 1| 1, J. Wright. Utkinton. 85yds.; 2. A. Thornton, Chester, 80yds. Second heat: 1. J. Cummins. Alpra.hm, 85yd?. 2, E. Hopicy. C?oimond?ey, 130yæ. Third heat: 1. K CiutTon. Altipas, lOOvds. 2. C. Clutton. Maj-chwiel, 120yds. Final: 1, Cummings; 2, Clutton 3, Wright. ] High jump (orwn).-I, P. II. Butler; 2, C. Chapman, Sandbach 3, W. St ockley. Whixali. j 440 yards handie'-ap (op-m).—First heat: 1, T. Lathom, Calveley, 45yd* 2. A. Siddorn. Tar- poriev. 45vds.: 3, L. Green, Latch ford, 15yds. Seeond 2, W. Siockioy, Whitchurch. 20yds.; 3, W. I Leather. Latehford. 25yds. Final: 1, Williams; 2, Latham: 3. Siddorn. Two mile bicycle handicap (opell).-Firct heat: 1. J. Wright, 2, E. Clutton. Malpa/9, 200yds. 3, C. Clutton, Marchwiel. 230vds. Second heat: 1. A. Thornton. Grc&tj Saughall. 165yds.: 2. J. Cummings. Alpraham. 165ydn Final: 1, Wright: 2. Thornton: 3, Clut.ton. Heads and posts competition: 1, F. W. Wilson, Winsford: 2. J. Cumrnings, Alpra- ham 3, A. L. Richardson. Tiverton. 120 yards obstacle race.- First heat: 1. B. Richards. WiHasten 2. J. Cat-herall. Rawarden. Second heat: 1. J. T. Harriron, Tarvin; 2, J. Windt-or. Peckforton. Third heat: 1. C. Chap- man, Sandbach 2, J. Cadman. 'f' '],-tone. Firial: 1, Richards; 2, Harrison: 3. Catherall. Committee race (open to members of the harticull.1ra1. cheese spirts committees).— 1, W. Dutton: 2. W. Davenport: 3. T. R.uttcr.

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CHESHIRE 1 HiJiNT PUPPY ) SHOW. J THE DUKE'S FIRST MASTERSHIP. COMPLIMENT TO FARMERS. The annual Puppy SllOW in connection with the Cheshire Hunt took place on Tuesday at S,andi- way Kennels. In Cheshire hunting circies this > is always an event in which deep interest is j centred. The weather was breezy and showery, with bright, intervals. The attendance was large and representative, and included the Duke of Westminster (the Master), Mr. Hubert M. Wilson (Deputy Master), the Right Hon. George Wyndham, Lord Arthur Grosvenor, Lord Tolle- maehe, Lord Shrewsbury, Colonel Wilford N. LLoyd, Captain J. J. Richardson, Mr. James Tomkinson, M.P., Mr. H. E. Wilbraham (Hunt. Secretary), Mrs. and Master W'ilson. the Rev. Canon Amiitstead. Captain E. Wynne Griffith, Mr. W. Wynne Griffith, Mr. Hugh Timdey, Mr. and Mrs. Bullock, Mr. H. Hewitt, the Rev. W. (.tresswell (Marthall, Knuteford, Mr. John L. Birkett, Miss Holland, Messira Janison, Frank Tinslev, James Tinsley. W. Morgan (huntsman to Sir Watk-lti W. Wynn's Hounds). Goodson, B. D. Poole (Marburv) W. Harrison, Speakman, Lindlev. Mr. and Mm. Shires, Dr. Burton, Mr. A. H. Darweii. Messrs. B. Jorict- Afshton. Forwood (Nantwich), Glegg (Wwtaston), etc. Mr. Hugh Tins'ey. the Master's Hunt Secretary, had the arrangements in hand, and the hounds were in charge of Messrs. F. Champion (huntsman), E. Tyrrell (fimt whip), J. Molyneux (second whip) and J. Wright (third whip). The entry comprised eleven couples dogs and thirteen and half couples bitches, and was stronger than Jam year. thomrh the total wae the same. Walkers had been Homewhat unfor- t.unate, as six excellent couple* had died in one week and others had to be included. The judges were Mr. Ben Capell, huntsman of the Belvoir, and Mr. G. Whitemore. huntsman of the Ather- etone. who are considered two of the finest adjudicators of foxhounds in the oountrv. f THE AWARDS were as fol low:— Dogs (first prize £ 5. second £ 3. third £ 2): 1. Sycamore, eired bY Hv ro and out of S.Ch. Symphony, walked by Mr. G. Piggott (Nant- wich) 2, Piaym?tp. Mrfd by Racer, out of P?<?a?ant. walked by Mr. H. Reynolds, Hart- ford; 3, Whipcord, Mrcd by Meyndi Whynot. out of Warfare, walkm by Mr. Lown<?. Hodge- lane, Sandiway: 4, &fegmlTd. si rod by Herts Bamp]er, out of Handy, walked by Mr. C. Youd, Cuddington. £ 3. third ;C,): 11 iir;7e 5. 1, Whimsey, sired by Meynell Whynot., out of Warfare, walked by Mr. Howarth, Weaverham; 2, Watchful, sired by Belvoir Warlaby. out of Concord, walked by Mr. R. Weaver. Garden, Malpas; 3. Conetanoe, 4, Comfort, both fired by Racer, out of Courtesy, and walked by iiie. Rev. W. GreflweJl, Marthal! Vicarage. Knutsford. Best couple (prize £ 5) Comfort and Constance, walked by the Rev. W. Gixvswe! The dogs were a very nice, level lot. Sycamorc ) has good rihs and feet, and Playmate much resembled him, the pair giving the judges great difficulty in awarding tJw premier honour< Whipcord is also a promising dog. The bitches were excellent. Watchful and Whimsey being fairly evenly matched, and the judges having a hard task to divide them. Watchful had big ribs and fine lege and feet, and will make a good breeding bitch. Constance is a ut-eful but not quite up to the form of the other two. Comfort iB a smaller animal, but. very nice. The whole were considered sound hounds, and give every promise of being good fox catchers. THE LUNCHEON. The Duke of Westminster presided over a very large gathering at the luncheon; being supported by the principal people present at the judging. The Duke proposed the Joyal t<M«) which was drunk with cordiality. His Grace next gave that of tho puppy w&Jkrs. He said he was very pleaeod to be connected again this year with the toast, ami he congratulated the various winners; oil their euocesses, mentioning ni by name. and adding that Sir Watkin Williams Wynn would be pleaded at the success of Mr. Weaver. of Carden. The thanks of the whole Hunt. he continued, were due to the puppy walkcns, as j without them any Hunt would soon go to pieces, j in fact it could not exis*. The judges who had j 80 kindly adjudicated that day agreed that, taken all round, they had a very gO()(j entry. He thought this comment from two such famous.1 experts must be a matter of «?atisfact,ion to all puppy walkers and of gratification to all mem- bers of tiie Hunt. His Grace continued:: Ladies and gentlemen, looking hack on tii:6 past season. I think we can say we have had as good sport as. any paci, of foxhounds in England. (Applause.) I think perhaps the Belvoir and the At.heretonc may have run us e'exse, but we will allow them that. (Laughter.) That. whien ■ helped me moet during the rather trying tituc of first year as master was the loyal support I received from the farmers, one and all. (Ap- plause.) The farmers never failed to welcome the hounds and a rather scattered following over their land. I think, and I hope they will agree with me, I have tried my b^ to mitigate any unnecessary <Iaw.,n (hear. liear)-a.rmi to keep the few wilful people—tney are not. ritanv--iii their proper place. I do not now proj¥X> to touch on the question of wire fencing, which is always cropping up in more senses than one. but, I think on the wJlo'e there if, h" wire throughout the country. I should like to repeat that famous (statement Mr. John Watson, master of the Meat.h Hounds, made Iatt year: it ought to ring in everyone's ears and it still rings in mine. viz., i Down with the wire and up with the timber." I give you the toawt of the puppy walkers of Cheshire, and couple with it the nanxs of Mr. G. Piggott (Nant.wieh). and Mr. Howarth (Weaverham), and the Rev. W. Greswell Mr. Piggott briefly responded. The Rev. W. Greswell also replied in a felicitous spcecli. There was no doubt., he re- marked, that. the hero of the liour was the puppy walker. They could blot- out the run with a threepenny piece if they held it close enough to their eyes-,Ilaugbter)-but the humble puppy walker, although at times quite content to dwell in the twilight of obscurity, knew there were occasions when he was the man of the moment (Loud laughter.) There was no doubt he was king that day, and whether he canic to his throne by the humble, though comparatively safe, method of the milk float, or by the some- what more precarious method of the motor car, he was the man of the hour; he knew it and felt it. (Renewed laughter.) One of our English poeta had said- If you come where the puppy walker's king, A puppy good or bad you must, bring, If you have not got that You will be coldly looked at On the day when the puppy walker's king. (Applause.) One great discovery he had made during his career as a puppy walker was the vast amount of unsuspected, and undreamed of, true, genuine ^porting spirit that Jay in the b..(.t of the average Cheshire farmer. He iougly, there were present in farmers' hearts an affection tnd iove of foxhunting. They tiituikcd his Grace for hts hospitality that day, arid, accustomed as he was to be associated with the highest personages in the land, they atill thought the Duke was not ashamed to be asso- ciated witJi UiOrie who owed their supremacy to the fact that were it not for them foxhunting woud not oniy not flourish, but would not be pcwsibie at all. (Applaud.) Mr. Hubert M. Wilson submitted the toast of the judg,,& He fsaui the iinee he worked on were to breed foxhounds for work onlv. He was very pleased about the entry that day. because although they had not one good emadi- ing hound and a lot of duffers, they had, as the judges—of whom there were none better in England—would tell them, a very level Jot. It shewed that they bred oil ihc right lines. Mr. Ben Capell, who responded, said they had a most suitab.e number of dog, to judge, and their excellent condition was due to the faot that die puppy walkers gave them plenty of hbertv. Mr. G. Whitemore aiso replied, remarking that they all had a lot to learn yet of foxhounds and hunting, The entry of bitches was exoci- leiii., and he nked them better than the dogs. The kennels looked as if they wpre going on all right. A!r. J. Tomkinson proposed the health of the M^aster, the Duke of West m i neter. They met last year under somewhat, different circumssuinoea, as the Master wa, then oiiiy entering upon his duties, and upon tlie result of hi., first season and the support afforded by the Hunt a great deal depended, especially in view of the new oon- dir.ons and the circumstances which led up to the change. The eeaxon of 1907-8, they all agreed, could be registered among the past seasons as quite the be^t that was enjoyed for more than twenty years. He very much re- gretted he was not able to take part in it. owing to al>sence in a far dssitant country. The only substitute he Jiad was to hunt the jackal, but a con*x>!ation was that the pack had been drafted from Cheshire, and the gentleman who carried the horn was a Cheshire gentleman, Captain Sandbach. of the Royal Dragoons, a son of one of their Tarporley members. He was a'so glad to know that the Army Cup of Lufknow, which was the great race of trie yea r, wacs won by an officer of thai regiment with Cheshire associa- tions. The season that had parsed was an augury of what was to come. but that sport could not, be enjoyed unless all the arrangements were eo admirably carried out. and their thanks were due to his Grace very largely for the excellent sport, they had enjoyed. He hoped they would have again an equally good r-eason. and that he (Mr. Tomkinson) would b: able to enjoy it. If at the end ot t.he present session of Parliament hts duties (Cries of "We will relieve you of them," and loud laughter.) Referring to the presence of Mr. Capell, of the Belvoir, he belioved the Cheshire and the Belvoir had un- doubtedly the best sport of any two packs in England. Alluding to he que«,on of WIRE FENCING, he sard this was the only real danger hunting had to fear. IVire W:1(; unfortunately w cheap and so easily put up that a great temptation existed to make use of it. They had organised their plans in the best po.-Y-s.bie manner for minimisng its use as much ti., poss: b'(,. Land- owners should try and persuade the r tenants and co-operate with them in itiaking fenoea better. (Hear, hear.) A good permanent fenca once made never required any repair. When one went, into other hunts' countries, the Belvoir, the Qnom, the Pycher'ey. etc., and noticed the beautiful manner in w'¡¡;ch t}¡<, kno.<; \'1'0('1'(' laid, one saw the real way to get permanently rid of the curse of wire fencing—for curse it was to hunting. The toast was drunk with extreme cordiality, the whole of the company giving "three times three" and singing "For he's a j<>iy good fel'ow with great heart mss. His Grace wa. af--a,n warmly received on rising. He made a brief response, remarking that Nfr. Tomkinoon had M id wire fences were easi.lv put np, but. he (the Duke) wished them all to remember they put them down equally easily. (Laughter.) The catering was in the hands of Mr. John Baker of Tattenhall.

THE ARMY. a —— THE CHESHIRE REGIMINT.-TuesdIl.Y'( "Gazette" contains the following announce- ment: -Second Lieutenant Donald Grevillg Gunn. from 3rd Battalioit the Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment), to be second lieutenant, in succession to Lieutenant G. Sheringham, resigned. D.-j.ted August 12, 190S. THE ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS.—The promotion is gazette* of Captain Ralph A. Berners to be major, vice Brevet Colonel E. S. Bultin, promoted to Statf Dated Julv 4, 190S. RESERVE OF OFEICEKS.—Capt. William Henry Benett-Dampier, 3rd Battalion the Cheshire Regiment, is transferred, retaining the rank and seniority which he held while in the Militia. Dated Atigfust 12.1908. WELSH BORDER MOUNTED BRIGADE FIELD AMBULANCE. Lieutenant-Colonel George William Sidebot'nam, from the Cheshire Bearer Company, Royal Army Medical Corps (Volunteers), to be lieutenant colonel, with pre- cedence as in the Volunteer Force. Dated April 1. 1 ();)8. ROYAL ENGINEERS (VOLUNTEERS) 2ND CHESHIRE (RAILWAY).—The following is from Tuesday's Gsizette":—Second Lieu- tenant Gerald J. Louis to be lieutenant. Dated January 25,11)198. 1ST LONDON FIELD AMBULANCE.—The i following notification appears in the Gi;,ette Surgeon-Lieutenant Robert Ollerenshaw. from the 4th Volunteer Battalion the Cheshire Regiment, to be lieutenant, with precejence as in the Volunteer Force. Dated April 1, 1908. TERRITORIAL ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.-Wel,h Border Mounted Brigade FieJd Ambulance. Headquarters, St. Michael's Hall, Chester. Orders by Lieut.-Col. G. W. Side- I botham, V.D., commanding, for the week ending August 22nd, 1908. 1. Parade on Wednesday, 19th inst., at St. Michael's Hall at 7.30 p.m. for company drill, etc. A large attendance is requested. Dress, drill order. 2. Transport Section: A few vacancies exist in the transport section. Men are taught to ride and drive, care of horses, harnessing, etc. 3. Orderly sergeant for the week, Sergeant J. Pritchard.—(Signed) A. G. Hamilton. Captain, W.B.M.B.F.A.

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