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GREAT SMA. SH ! For a short time I shall make a great reduction in the price of VVall The finest selections will, of course, be the best, so don't delay. PICTURES FRAMED VERY LOV\T. STATIONERY, &c., as usual. P. TR.EBILCOCK. BowMANVILLE, Om"R 12, 1887. A CHAT WITH READERS. For some years we have made a prac- tice of taking our readers into our confidence and informing them on the several matters connected with our business, because we think, rightly or wrongly, thP.t everybody who reads the ~TATESMAN .is more or less interested in knowing how it is succeeding in the competition with which it h as to contend. This kind of mutual concern appears t o us to apply more directly to a newspaper than to any other business, therefore we again at the beginning of another subscription season, addresR a few words to our many friends and patrons i::i this direction. The pas t year's advancement in the circulation of the STATESMAN bas not been aa great as some former ones, but with the general depression in commercial circles, the straightened circumstances in which m any farmers ht\Ve unfortunately found themselves, and the keen competition in newspaoerdem in this district, we arc glad to have made any advancement, a nd we 7wve advanced, for our regular weekly edition for bona fide subecribers is now exactly four q u1res, or !)6 copies, more t han it was last year at this period. This we consider very encouraging w·hen the aforementioned circumstanc es are consid .red. It is very well known tr) the people of Clarke T ownship, if not to others, that in . tha t township the STATESMAN lias a · much wider circulation, especially in tho :western and c.entral parts of the municipiility, t han a.ny other local ;jourmi,l; and when the Orono News was titarte u, t wo years ag-o, we naturally expected a considerable decrease in our list of subscribers there, but in this matter we have been agreeably disappointed, for our list l1as just held its own, our numb er of Chrke subscribers being now just what it was two years ago. And though our list has n ot decreased, we are pleased to know that the N ews has also secured a respectable circ ulation for a village paper. Our advertising patronage from Orono has fallen off considerably though, because we have not canvassed for it, havin~ 01~ly b een twice or three times in Orono during the past year, and th<m we did not solicit business. '.l.'hen, when we think of ihe efforts made by a rival publish ~r in our own town to secure imbscribers from the Liberal r~nks i n W Ps t Durham, and in the face of such efforts t o have increased our circulation a hundred copies, we certainly have reason t o believe thrtt our endeavors to publish a newsy local paper have not been unappreciated. At any rate we are willing to run our chanceG with our competitor, leaving the public to judge of the merits of the rival journals. ·)a every h an d we arc encouraged by the welcome enconium that "The STA.TESllIAN is the best paper published in Bowman.ville." A gentleman remarked to tis only last week, that Ire, a Conservative, had decided t o con tinue the S·n'l'ESMAN while he had stop ped the other papers. Such evidences of appreciation are very frequent occurrences, and we are often much eucour~ged in the weary drudgery of a journalistic life by such n:anifestations. Assisted by our excellent staff of country correspondents, we shall spare no time or expense in keeping the STATESMA:N wliere it. h as so long been-in the forefront of local journalism There is one point in puticular to which we wish to call the attention cf the general public. That is this : On account of the great expense of publishing the STATESMAN, WC cannot afford to allow a commiseion to agents, as the publishers of the provincial papers, and the publishers of rival local papers do. We ~end printed forms and addressed envelopes to all our subscribers in December, with a. request t hat they will forward their subscriptions direct to us by mail, where it is not convenient for them to call at our office. We cannot and do not expect postmasters and other agents t o collect money and forward it to us without remuneration for their services, therefore we particularly request our subscribers not to pay money for the STATES· MAN, to any agent, but to send it to thiii office by registered letter or otherwise as suits them. This system of collecting subscriptions works disadvantageously to us in one respect. Most postmasters and other agents for local papers will naturally recommend to their customers the papers on which they are allowed a commission, so that we ask that p,e oplo use their own judgment in the matter and then we have no fear of the rel}ult. We have no word of disparagen1ent to say of the ,other local papers, but we knc·w, and any disinterested publisher will admit, that it costs about 25 to 30 per cent more to turn out the STATESMAN each week than they cost, while our subscription price is the same. This fact is our excuse for not allowing commission to agents. We prefer rather to give our subscribers the benefit. \Ve have a request or two to ask of our pi:esent subscribers, namely :- Vl7e want everyone who will oblige us to secure for us 'l.t least one new subscriber for 1888. Now is good time to solicit, because we are giving the STATESMAN free for the balance of 188'7 to new subscribers for 1888. For one renewal and olle new subscription the price will be only $1.GO. 'Ve also want your orders for all the other newspapers and. magazines you de- · sire to take next year. Our clubbing prices will be most liberal this season. We will take subscriptions for all Cmadian and American newspapers. feel kindly · toward .him. He ia both h11rdy and courageous and when Ll1e cold raw days of November are upon 11s and all the other birds forsake us and fly to warmer climes, the bold little Hparrow still remains. Right along through the bitter winter he still stands by us and his constant chip chip around our doors, as he asks for crumbs, serves to make the world seem less blank and desolate. And so we hope, if it is found necessary to wage a war of extermination against the hardy little bird the work will not be left in the hands of cruel and thoughtless boys who will needlessly torture the little fellows. In all their faults they have only been following out their natural instincts, and to those, who not satisfied with the order of nature, thought t o make matters better by introducing and putting into practice their theory of what birds are best suited to thi~ country, belong all the blame. WEST DURHAM FAIR· Our anticipations for an excellent 1<,all Fair this year were very high, but considering inauspicious weather of the tirst day and the morning of the second, the result was much more satisfactory than the most sanguine could have expected. And let us hope th.is year's succets is only the tirst of a series of successeF. to follow. This can ba assured if the·same interest is mani· fested in succeeding years that was shown thi~ yea1·, with the added experience gain·. ed from year to year . The new arrangements this year for displaying the exhibits in the Drill Shed, were far ahead of the old plan. Everything was made to appear to the best advantage. The enclos· m·e of the show ring was alao a great .mprovement on the old wav. The une-judge system was tried this year with very good results, though, of couroe, like every other new system, did not give entire satisfae· tion. But complete satisfactioll at a com. petitive exhibition, must not be expected in this world. We can see no reason why B0wman ville Fair shall not be made, with liberal aud j udicious management, a great attraction every seaeon, and we trust t hat the lessons earned this year bv Dir ectors and l!)x:hibitors, will imtill into them greater zeal and a.mb1tion to surpass this year's exhibHion in every particular. So mote it be. 'rhe entries in the different classe~ were : Horses, 223 ; Cattle, 102; Sheep, 92; Swir1e, 39; Poultry,107 ; .Pigeai1s, &c., 42; I mplements and Carrial.\es, 36 ; Dair' Produce, 58 ; Seeds, 70 ; Fruit 429; Vegetables, 226 ; Plants and Flowers, 133; Ladies' wo.k, 21'7 ; Art, 50 ; Domestio manufactures, 172 ; Di~ cretionary, 5G. Total, 2,133. The gate receipts were altogethl:lr $675.63, a con siderable udvance on any former year, which with the very largely increased membership will place the finances in a healthy condition. MACHINERY & 1llIPL"U:l\fK~l'S. 'rHE SPARROW. The English sparrow, it appear s, has become a nuisance, especially ·across the line, where ib has been very destructive to the crops, and so attempts are being set on foot to get rid of this pestiferous bird. Bnt this we think will be found to be a matter much more easily conceived than accomplished. Previous to the year 1850 there · were no English sparrows in America, but during that year, some very wise people over in Brooklyn conceived the bright idea,. thrtt if the sparrow could be brought to America and induced to remain here permanent'ly, it would be a graud thing for the country, as they had no doubt but that it would with. its voracious ap· petite and strong predilection for insects, soon rid the country of all the bugs, flies, etc., that so prey upon the different fruits and vegetables of the a riculturist. Accordingly, quite a number were brought out at different times, and from the first Mr. Jas Pye, of Enniskillen, was in it was evident that they Wf!re highly chargf'l of the exhibit made by Sylvester pleased with the manners and custonrn of Bl'others, of Lindsay, wb.ich included ·' the c<rnntry and tha t the air was also very ~~i~~~o~ud~~v~t~~e8~~w~rdtfe~~k~~:~~ conducive to their health and well-being, Slicer and paJper, etc. and accordingly they settled r ight down to 'fhe renowned Brantford Binder, and business and concluded to .stay. They Cockshur.t's "J. G. C." Riding Plow were increased very rapidly so that now they ex hibitod by Messrs, McLean and Moon. 'L'his plow is a new thing in this section, ar.e found in great numbers all along and but should become popular with farmers. far inland of the Atlantic seaboard iis well Messrs Coulthard, Scott, & Co, of as along the coast of the Pacific,and it ap- Oshawa, were on hand as usual with their pears as if they will soon cover the whole "Champion Improved Combined Drill and S eeder, witl1 steel frame." 'rhis machine area of the United States. Tluough the seems to be the acme of perfection, for i.t greater part of Ontario and in Quebec seems to embody everything essential to tliey are also numerous. Contrary to the it through equipment, and certainly expectations of those knowing people who merits special, mention here. · This Drill first introduced them amongst us, they, and Seeder, baa been before the people long enough to establish the most satlsfactaking an example we suppose from other tory and economical drill' for the farmer to immigrants, very speedily changed their buy. ln purchaBhing this Drill, the farmer mode of living, and began to develop\ ~s runni?g nu .risk as he is certain ?f .~ett. very advanced notions, for i nstead of be· mg a dnll ~mlt on ~ell testt:d prmci~les . · . . and one which contam9 all the modern rm· mg.content with worms and msects for provements. In quality ofmaterial and their sustenance they would be satisfied workmanship employed in its conatrucwith nothing less than thf'l most valuable tion, attrectivenes~ of finish, 1md excel· fruits and so it has come to pass that lent character of the work done, the ' .. · Champ ion Drill is all that its· name imthey .have wholly <lrncarded the n~sty plies, a ll pieceB or parts where strength is creepmg creatures anil become vegetarians required being of Malleable Tron or Steel, choosing rath~r to rt.vel in the luscious which makes the machine lighter and adds grape and such like fr uit in preference to s~ren.gth and dura~ility. 'l:he best grain fill" tl · rttl · h th b d . distributor known is,;found rn the Chammg i~ir 1 e crops wit J e o ies ' pion, and it . possesses all the necessary of the slam. I points for a p._;rfect distributor which can Not c0nteut with thus betraying the ; be found on no ot.he~ maohi.n_ e , !he for?e truet reposed in them they have become feed grass seeder is ltke the gram feed m insolent and overbearing a llav~ di- principle, a~d is arranged to ~ow either in . ' front or behmd the hoes by simply rever· verted themselves durmg play hours by sing the grass seed scatterer. The grain fighting with almost every other bird they scatterers are attached t o the axle and came in contact with, and being very ehould they . .strike an , .obstruction they vicious and numerous they h ava succeded will yield · without breakmg. . · '.l'he hoes or teeth can be . adJ usted to . . . m dnvmg away the greater numbei· of suit the differen t kinds of soil, an d are the more peaceable birds which formerly supplied with a steel aprina to bring them delighted us with their lovely songs and back to t'1eir proper position after passing exquisite plumage and where we were uver an obstruct on. · ' . ThEl frame is of steel with a steel axle wont to Ii.ear and sec m. summera p~st, extending throu gh the entire frame, which the beautiful canary, orwle, blue bird, effectually prevents all liability to spr ing etc., flitting amidst the trees, nothing now or beud . is hearcl ·save the noisy discordant, chatDon't fail to examine the Champion betet"ings of the quarrelsome sparrow. fo~e purchasing a drtll, and ~onault your ; . . neighbours and farmer acquamtances who Instead therefore ol- being a blessing h,a ve used the Champion and see what they have b~come a curse; .so milch 80 t~ey t~in~ of it. There! 11re 4,200 Cham. that it is found absolutely necessBry that p1qns in use. Mr. Ja~ ~ C~yderman, Ham. · . pton, is the 11gent for Darlm~ton. eteps be taken to les~en the . danger that The Bowmanvifle agricultural, and car1s menacing our mosi; valuable crops, and riage Works exhibited plows, single and ao the machinery of the law of the United two furrowed. · . . States is to be p ut in operation .a gainst Mr . p. Maroney' Enmakillen, showed the Diamond Iron Harrow, with patent . these naughty birds. lock tooth. FarmEJrs should examine this We must eay, however, that we feel barrow . sorry for the little sparrow, especially in Messrs Paxton, Tate and Co . , Port Perry, was represen1ed by Mr. M. C. tbat heh~~ so transgressed as to.have t~e Rose, of Newcastle, who showed one of sentence of death passed upon him, form their fam :rns grinders, and a Cockshutt spite of all his faults we c~nnot but help · plow . Orono foundry, Mr, G. H L inton, Proprietor, made a c<tpital display of single and two furrow plows and a set of Iron harrows. Messrs Tapson o.nd Westcott, Bowmanville, exhibited Iron harrows, and a drill cultivator. Porter's Foundry, Bowmanville, had a display of their harrows, Hard to Beat plows and a gang plow. HOltSES. 'fhe horsee and colts on the ground certainly surpassed any former years, the draught, agricultural and carriage horse~ being well rep resented . J\lr. Geo. Gray's, imported Clydesdaleeiwere much admired. Messrs R. Beith11 & Co. sho"'·ed a very superior 3yr old imported filly. Mr. Jesse Williams, ]jnmskillen, was one of the largest exhibitors in the draught, a nO. general purpose classes. Messrs D . MeConnachie, J. Osborne, S. C. Po.ver, W. J. R oy, E. Worden, .Tas Leask, W. Law, Geo. Tremble, and R. L. l talls, showed good, heavy draughis. Very tine foals were shown by B. Greenlees, J. S. Rundle, J. Osborne, Je~sie Williams and D . MeConnachie. .B.eavy draught teams in harness, were shown by W. J. Ulemence, Jas. Leask, the D. 0. & P. Co. and Mrs. W. R en· w:ck. Carriage brood mares were numer· ous, besides the prize winners there were good animals shown by W. Cooney, '\V. Courtica, and M.. Burk. A very valuable Jot of brood mares were shown also in the general purpose class, the owners of the best ones, not prize winners. being .J no, Wilcock, Mrs. J.IC. Rowe, S. C. Power, R. Fieldin~, A. J". Reynolds and W. J. McCulloch. Yery superior foals were shown in this claes, by W. J. McCulloch, W. Lake,and W. Wilcock. There was also a. splended show of two year old:colte, very good ent ir e colts being shown by J. Wilcock, W. Lammim1m, and R. P, Linton. The general purpose teams were all very good, eight beinii: shown. The show of carriage horses was really excellent. In the two year olds a tintir lot could hardly be found in any county. The twc year old entire cults werel al! goJd ones. There waa keen competition as usual among t h o drivers, single and double. For style aud ~pe ..d, T. J. l\foMurtry's brown won the red by a long majority. The lady riders and drivers , were not many, but they all h andled their steeds with great skill, the prize winners especially ; their names appear in t he prize list . CA1'TLE, The old standard exhibitors were nearly all out again this year with their thorough bred and high grades, and where may we <tsk, can a better lot of Darhams be found than these are that are shown from year to year, a t our fair, though t.he number be not great? Very choice animals were exhibited irvm the herds of Messrs Samuel .Allin, Providence; R. Collacott, and Levi Sxinner, 'l'yrone, H. C. Hoar, Bethesda; W. B . .Allin, Newca,,tJe; William Werry, Solina ; Mrs. J. C. Rowe, I3owmanville ; a.nd Daniel Dyer, Enfield; Mr. Colla.cott was awarded the prize for best h erd. Messrs E. G. Power and Son, were the only exhibitors of Devona. l\fr. John S. Rundle. Hampton, has a rising herd of Herefords, from which he made a successful exhibit. Mr. E. Stevens was also an exhibitor in this class. Nu Holsteins were shown. Some very superior graue cattle were shown by Messrs W. Werry, .las Leask, L evi Skinner, Samuel Allin,W. R.R. Cawker and S. Snowden. There was a capita.I show of Jerseys in which Jeffery the Tailor, Bowmanville, was the boss. Mr. Dyer showed a very fine bull in grada JersEys. MesArs Levi Morris, M. Porter, and Dr. Young, were the principal exhibitors. Mr. W. \Verry showed a monster fat 11teer that will tallow up well next Xmas. Very fine fat beasts wer e shown by Messrs R. H . Collaeott and J as Leask. The best bull on the !!round was adj udged to be Mr. Samuel . .Allin's, he is a monster, indeed. SHEEP. The compi;tition among the sheep pens was as usual very kElen, and the animals shown were ratJier above the average of former years. The principal exhibitors of V .ncoln and L eicesters were Messrs W. B . Allin, W. C. Blackbum. Sam. Allin, J. Elford, A. Tamblyn. Mr. Geo. Gray, of Clarke, carried off all prizes. for Cotawolds. '.l.'here was an excellent show of Southdowns, Messrs Joo. Oke, L M. Oourtice, A. Tamblyn,and E. G. Power & Son being the leading showmen. Shropshiredowns were also a very fine lot a1~d t.ho number of the E'xhibitors shows that this class is becoming more popular in this district, Messrs R . Collacott, S. Allin, ,fas. Leask, D. Dyer and Geo. Gray were the leading exhibitors. :>WINE. " What a fine lot of pias ! " was t he common exclamation, and they were a fine ht. Of course Mr. Snowden's entire I3e1·kshires and Suffolk won the red tickets. The other exhibitors were Messrs W. Foley, W. Werry, W. C. Blackburn, W. Courtice, Mrs. ,J. C. Rowe, and S. S ouoh; Suffolks were shown also by Messrs J: Pollard, W. B . Allin. Mr. J·. L. Parsons carried off a.11 t he prizes for the Poland Chinas. WINNERS OF THE S!'ECIAL PRIZES. Special Prliie of $10 presented by the Gananoque Carriage Co . , through Levi Tole, Bow ' manville, for Beet Single Turnout on the grounds- Horse, Barnees, Carriage, Driver, Style and Speed taken into consideration . The entire outfit owned and driven by the Exhibitor. W. Sandercock. Southdown pair Shearlings, 1st, Prize, Pair of Boots, Value $5, presented by W. Jennings, Shoe Dealer, Bowmanville. S. M. Courtice. Best Bnll on the ground, $5, the animal to relinquish the class prizti. Samuel Allin. Th"oroughbred Short-horn Herd, bull and 4 females, Blake prize $10, the winne1· fo relinquish class prizes to an equal a.mount. R . Collaeott, Tyrone. Crock B utter, not less t han 40 lbs. to become proper ty of the Society- Cool and Wood Cook Stove, Value $28, presented by W. Buck, Esq , Brantford, through B. S. Edeall, Hardware Merchant, Bowmanville. Mrs. Luke Potter, Enniskillen. 'l'ub or Crock of Butter, not less than 25 lbs-1st Prize, Silk Dress, Value $16 , pr esented by Couch, Johnston & Cryder· man. Mrs. Thus Jackson, Salem. Be.s t Collection of Grains, all of 1887, 2000 lb. }<,armer's platform Scales, value $35 , presented by MElssrs, Burrow, Stewart and Milne, of Hamilton, through Mr. \V. M. lior sev, Hsrware Merchant, B owmanville. James Leask, Taunton. 50 ears of Corn, strung,12 rowed; First Prize, 50 lbs. Cattle Food, presented by .T. Higginbotham and Son, Samuel Snowden, Maple Grove. Pair Woolen Mitts, one year's suscrlpt ion to the W1'.ST D miHAM NEWS, presented by Gale .Bros. Mrs. E. C. Beman, Newcastle. Pai,: Woolen Socke,one year's Subscription to The Sun, presented bv W. R. Clirnie. Mrs. R. B. Thornton, Orono, 2 Loaves Bread, home-made, let Prize, Large Iced Cake, valued at $5, presented by D . S Perrin & Co., London, through Joh n England, .Bowmanville. Mrs. L. M. Courtice, Courtice. WAGm1s, CARRIAr! ES, &c. Morris' Carriage Works and Mr. Geo. C. Haines both !Ilade a good show of bug. gies and cutters. There were 110 prizes offered in this class. Mr. Levi Morris made a very good exhibit of household furniture. A very fine lot of st oves were exhibited by Mr. S. S. Edsall. Messrs. Thompson & Co. made an ex· cellent display of harness. Mr. R. H. Hflnry's display of photographs, cabin~t and la~ge pictures, was one of the ma1.11 attract10ns f?r excellency o.f w~rkmansh~p, .and we sert?u~ly que!!t10n if a~y art.is~ m the Domm1on could exc~l this exhibit. The fac.es that met ones gaze were re~lly spe.ak1~g pictures. No wondf.r. Henry s studio is e? much t hronged with .::ustomers e very fine day and cloudy ones often, too. Upon entering the building the firs thing to a ttract attention was t.he very beautiful diepla.y of Ladies' Fancy Work cover ing 0110 large shnd. through th e centre of the :floJr space .besides the greater part of one side of the shed. '.l.'he interest taken in this class of work was largely manifest by the constant tlirong of people, most of the gentler sex, which crowded around the immediate vicinity. '.l'o attempt a . description which shall convey a pr oper ide'J' of all th~~ was to ~e seen to one who did n3t v1S1t the fair wo uld be a task indeed. The first collection that meets the eye of the visitor at these stands is ~he exhibit of crochet work, knitting, tatting, lace, etc., all of wl~ich ga;ve evidence of very careful and pa111stakrng work. A fancy table drape, han~ painted? done by Miss Galbraith bearmg ~st priz? next meets the eye and calls fur mspect1on. The berliu.w_ool work is next in ~rder and the e~h1bn thou~h no~ large is. of good quality, the pmm wmners bemg Mrs, F .. McDowell. and M.rs.W.B. Couch. A be~ut1ful coll~cuo.1 of needb work of all kmds occupies a large part of the remainder of one side of the st11nd, the prize winners for fine sewing on different articles are Miss J. Mcintosh, Mrs. W.B, Couch and Mra. W. Tapson. Work done by gids under 14 years of age was worthy of comment, the articles giving evidence of much taste and skill, the ex:hibitors, Misses Mmnie Medland, Maggie R ogers, mora Galbraith and Emma Knight, are deserving of mention for their contributions in the fancy work line, while oil painting a:nd pencil drawing done by Misses M. E. Brittain, Ada S. Osborne and Louie Andrew are equally deserving. A small space on the stand was reserved for wax flowers, the 1st prize article, a cross covered with ivy and o th er plants, was the work of Miss Glover and was worthy of some study. The principal attraction on the other side of the stand were the ex:hibits of articles of silk embroidery and sofa p illows. The articles b earing l st prize in the former class was a table cover, the work of Mrs. F. McDowell. In the latter elasR ther e were some nine articles of various kinds of work, each of which seemed in itself a miracle of perfection. '.lhe judges however seemed to be able to discover points of superiority and awarded lat prize to Miss J". Mcintosh, Mrs. 'I'. J. MolVInrtry and Miss J. Galbraith, while Mrs. K eyes and Miss A. McClun carried of the 2nd. In the class, collection of fancy work by dealers, there were two entries, Mrs. Anderson, of Oshawa, taking 1st prize, e.nd Mrs. Keyes, of Bowmanville, 2nd. .Roth collections occupied conBiderable space and contained a large number of articles each of which was a. marvel of beauty. For collection of fancy work by exhibitor there were several entries, the 1st prize winner being Mrs. · T. J, McMurtry, her collection was large and varied containing about 50 articles, the greater part of which consisted of arrasene work on plush. A large number of very beautiful wall banners attracted much n otice, the wor.k consists principally of painting on silk, satin and plush. Mrs. Glover took 1st and Miss J. Mcintosh 2nd prize for these articles. An illuminat ion text, on satin done by Miss M.Galbraith, was especially worthy of note. The toilet set on exhibit, two in number, were very beautiful, the work of the first article was done by Mrs. Keyes, painting on satin , while the second was production of M rs. T. J. McMurtry, the article being done in plush.. The homemade blankets, quilt>, mats, carpets, mitts, stockings, etc., although not so attractive as the above mentioned work, were nevertheless deserving of inspection the p rincipal exhibitors in this class of articles were, Miss E . McClellan, Mrs. R. Fielding, Mias J. Mcintosh, Mrs. R B. Thornton, Miss McMillan and Mrs. J. Simpsoa. In the class of fine arts were to be found a number of finely executed pictures. '.l'he 1st prize takers for oil paintings of various kinds, were R. Reid, Mrs. F . McDowell, Miss Nichols, Miss A. McClung. John Keachie also showed some very fine specimens of carving in wood. A, Mingeaud lrnd a nnnber of pictures on exhibit done in water colors, which were nicely executed and carried off several 1st prizes, some wood carving done by the 9ame gentleman also took 1st prize being finely done. R. Reid and Mrs. F. McDowell took 1st prizes on pencil drawing. The two 1st prizes in crayon drawing were won by Miss .A. Adams. For best collection of printing the lat prize was carried off by the S'!'ATES;\rAN office, the 2nd prize being ta.ken by the Sun office. The collection of flowers was very largo one entire stand being covered, and though the season in which the flowers are supposed to bloom is now passed, y et there was to be seen on exhibit almost every native variety from t h e early violet to the last Rose of Summer, both in bouquets and inpots. A porcupine cactu s which was awarded a special prize was the property of Mr. W. E. Pollard and was over 25 years old. A collection of pansies by J. Medland e,...-. :ed much-· admiration as did also th«' 'Xhibit of coxcombs by T. Ward and W. D ustan. The princi(.>al prize t akers iu this clas3 were T. '.I.'. Coleman, E. C. Beman, T. W~r<l and the Messrs. Gamsby. The exhibit of vei:retables was beyond th e average, some immense squashes, mangolds, pumpkms, carrot~, etc., being on hand, some very fine popatoes were also exhibited, W. Haycraft, W. Allin a.n d H. Yarrow t aking 1st prizes for these very necessary ve~ete.bles. To those who have reached. the conclusion thl\t the days for raising cabbage and cauliflower arc past owing to the ravages of fi [es, t he sight of the monster heads of these articles on exhibit by T. 'f. Col em an and H. H~sketh mm> t have been inspiring. T. T. Ooleman's 1st prize assortment of vegetables and J. Smith 's 2nd prize lot were very fine. The exhibit of honey and preserved fruit was very small. The quantit y of snow white homemacle 1 bread and flakey buns, testified to the skill of the ladies in the production of t.hese most necessary artwles. Mrs. r.... :M:. Courtice and Mrs. W . Haycraft being let prize· tak ers. The show of fruit, especially of apple~, was the finest that has ever been seen in this neighborhood, a number of intending exhibitors in this class upon seeing with w~1at. they ha~ to e~mpete co ncl·~ :id t o withdraw then· fnut rather th,;....J1ave their cherished apples appear pigmy beside the monsters already entered. Mr. I. L Brown, of Hampton, was the principal prize winner. The exhibit of pears though not so large as the apples was fully a~ fine, 'l'. T. Coleman being the principal prize taker. '.l.'he quacking of the ducks and the discordant crowin" of ~he r ooaters of all shades and aizes f rom the monster Buff Cochin down to the miniature banta m of necessity drew the atten tion of eve1~ t hose who are not lovers of the producti.-e hen, while to thoae who are authorit ies in that line tho show was a great nt traction, the number and quality of t he birds far surpassing any previous record . An immense pair of buff cochins belong~ ing to Mr. G. Wright and also a pair of t urkeys the property of Mr. A. Tamblyn aitracted.~uch notice. Messrs.G.Wright, A. J. Griffin, S. and P. Jackman, and A Hobb11 were the men who held the are<>tor number of red tickets. · "' A collection of stuffed birds consisting of G cases was exhibited by R. H . Coleman and was worthy of note. \Vould be purchasers were plentiful. · The exhibit of grain and seeds was up t o the average a very large collection of corn being on show, a.nd considering the drought that has prevailed dm:;·w the summer the quality was very goo& The show of delicious b utter was good. Mrs. L . Potter mad e off with first prize for 40 lb. crock and Mrs. T. Jackson got 1st for 25. lb c rock, while for roll but ter Mrs. W. B . Reid touk the cred ticket. A stand erected luy Stott & Jury, containing show cases filled with beautiful ar ticles of every d escription suitable for presents, etc., was much admired . Thompson & Co's. Harness took fir st prize as did also a set of Horse Shoes by l'ercy & Son. SEWING MACHINES. , .. Span Road or Carriage Horses ;n harneas,15l hands and over; Suit of Clothes, Value $30, presented by Jos. Jeffery, Star H ouse, Bowmanville. W. Cooney, Kirby. Single CarriaRe Stallion,style and speed Pair of Black llobes, Value $25, presen · tad by Silverman,Coulter & Co., through M. Mayer, Hatter and Furrier, Bowman· 'ville. 0. R. Hall, Darlington, 1<,or Lady Driver, first prize, a good brooch, presented by J. J. Mason, jewell er and dry goods merc1111nt, valued at $ 8. Sandercock. Bowmanville. Mrs. Second prize $5 cash: Mrs. L. A. Tole, Bowmanville, thirci prize $3 cash, Miss. Ghver, Bowmanvil!e. Dest Lady Rider; $10 cash, '"esented by J Lyle. Mrs. L. A. Tole. Draught Sucking foal, R. Bcith's prizes 1st, J eHe Williams, ~5; 2nd,J. H.undle, $3; 3rd, D. McCon nuchie, $2. The exhibitors were Jas. Deyman, with the" New Williams"; J. N. Kivell, with the " Singer" ; R. B. 1'hornton, with the "Davis"; and B. Elliott, with the "Domestic." During the comaratively shorh period it has been bafore the public, the New Williams has gained for itself a name and reputation that other machines have failed to acquire in twenty vears. This pleasing r esult is due entirely to t he transcendent merits of the new machine which is constructed up on well established mechanical principles. It likewise contains several new and original devices. It has the modern style of high, roomy arm and the design is symmetrical a.ad pleasing to the eye. It is free from cogs, cams and gears, and every port liable to wear, besides being case-hardened is adj uttiible, so that the lost motion ean be taken up without d ifficulty ; it has fewer parts than any other first-class mitcl' ine hence the friction is reduced to a ;._ ini~ mum ; its movement is light, rapid ~nd free from vibration ; it has a. large cylindrical self-threading shuttle which can be threaded in an instant eveu by a blind opeutor. Persons wanting a new machine should give the New Williama a trial before purchasing. Mr. Deyman will take pleasure in pointing out its superior mer its to intending purchasers. 1'1' CA.X DO NO UA.RM to try J.lreem:m's Powder~ levcrJ.sh vr fi:etful, Worw whcllYVlll" child baUing