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0 championét Co. too-0099009009- The Watchman-Wards! The srst Annual Show at Oak- : wood a Success A FULL ENTRY LIST BUT UNFAVOR- ‘ ABLE WEATHER The 51st annual exhibition of the Mari- pow. Agricultural Society was held at Oakwood on Tuesday and Wednesday last. It was anything but “fair" weather on the first day and the improvement on Wednes- day morning was so doubtful that many old-time patrons and exhibitors at this fair were conspicuous by their absence. The energetic board of directors were not to be discouraged even under such unfavorable circumstances and accepting the fine rain fall as a sort of birthday christening and the absence of old-time friends with re- gret. decided to go through the program just the same. Inside the main building everything was in grand array, for the good ladies of the “banner township“ had decided quietly among themselves to show to the world that they are not behind the time when it came to a question of skill in fancy needle- work and other household adornments. ‘ There was indeed a full range of fancy and l useful articles to attest the artistic worth I and skill in the conception from every- thing from fancy drapes and dainty toilet ‘ setts to the more lasting patch-work quilt. ‘ Then came a series of artistic pictures in crayon, oil and water colors that certainly gave much evidence of artistic skill and were pleasing to gaze upon. But perhaps the most welcome exhibit was the neatly arranged display of preserved fruits, etc., which made the average spectator envious of the duties allotted to the judges in this department. Next to this in importance was the arrangement of a number of white flaky loaves of home-made bread and we sinterely pitied the judges who had to make the awards. The dairy exhibit was ahead of past years. and notwithstanding the fact that a full-fledged creamery is now in operation in this township it is safe to venture the opinion that it will take years to eradicate the taste for the rich, gilt-edge dairy article. EHAMPIUN E033 In the “annex" adjacent. to the main building was arranged the usual display of field roocs and garden vegetables, and a noticeable improvement was quite apar- cnt over former years. The fine exhibit of grain was fully in keeping with the past year and fully demonstrates that the p.151: months harvest have been a "growing time" in this wealthy township and the present government can hardly claim all the credit for the full, clean samples shown. v All the New Designs in . Fall and Winter Suitings and O Overcoatings. Nobby Goods, 0 Low Prices. . n Just south of the main building was a a fine arrangement; of pumps. The Syl- vester Bros. of Lindsay, had a numbe'r of the now famous Dennis pumps, including spraycrs and force. Mr. T. H. Barnes of ‘Woodville, also showed a. number of ordinary and force pumps. In stylish unto-date vehicles Mr. R. S. Robertson of Little Britain, was well to the front. He exhibited buzgies, cutters and a substantial farm wagon with orna- mented wine color box and spring seat, red gear and medium wide tires. No. 1 was a handsome piano box top buggy, with varnished gear, leather trimmings and silver mountings. and leather top. No.2 was an open buggy of the same style and finish. No. l cutter was a styl- ish creation, finished in black and cannine gear, trimmed with English moquet with silver metal screen. No. 2 was an equally stylish cutter in black and carmine gear, English broad cloth trimmings and silver metalic screen. The same gentleman ex- hibited two plaques of highly finished horse shoes that could not be excelled for workmanship outside the large provincial fairs ........ Mr. Raymour of Oakwood.‘ showed a comfortable road cart in natural ‘ wooo that caught the fancy of at least mo: e than one spectator He also showed a nice arrangement of horse shoes ...... Speaking 0: local manufactures reminds the WatchmamWardcr that Mr. Prouse of Oakwood, had an excellent display of harnessses and horseman's furnishings in the “annex.” that would have done credit to a. much more pretentious estab« lishment. The right kind of goods always speak for themselves, and Bro. Prouae only deals in that kind.. THURSDAY. 0C1; Mr. Geo. Mason made a capital display Tor. Kent and Cambridge-51:5. REMEMBER_THE PLACE ..A'f.... 25b. 1899 .0...... 5 of the famous Oxford ranges These stoves have no sup Dominion for economy in in qualities. As heaters they rivals. 5 AMONG THE humanxnu Mariposa is nothing if it. is not the home of high-class horses of the different breeds. Perhaps the “drafters” were hardly up to the standard in some respects, but a num- ‘ ber of superiOr "youngsters” were brought ' before the judges for inspection. TWO : good teams were exhibited by Mr. John Campbell of Fairview farm and Mr. Jas. Webster. In the class for brood males with foal at side Messrs. C. H. N etherbon, J. Bagshaw, D. McFadyen and-J. Degeer made creditable entries. In the two-year- -~ .. L2-â€" - “uni“... ref mmeri'or colts with foal at side Messrs. C. H. Nebneruuu, J. Bagshaw, D. McFadyen and 'J . Degeer made creditable entries. In the two-year- old division 3. number of superior colts were exhibited by Messrs. Jas, Webster, _- mu V'va v“â€"_'_‘-, T. Webster, J. Bagshaw, H. Whetter, E. Broad. Richard Rich, Jas Goslin and J. Thompson, while the yéar-olds were well to the front by the entries of Messrs. D. C. Ross, €V P.-King, Geo. Graham, Thorndike and H. W'hebter ...... F01 of 1899 Messrs. C. H. Netherton, J. _ -- . LIN-'36, V! v .â€"â€"â€"â€"f_., Thorndike and H. W’hetter ...... For foals of 1899 Messrs. C. H. Netherton, J. Gibbs, WmaStevens, D. McFadyen and J. Degeer made a creditable showing. The much abused combination breed known as the “general purpose" class was ‘ ably represented at this fair. Why our agricultural societies continue the farce of holding out inducements to farmers to breed to any old thing with a view of filling the “requirements" of this gclass we are at a loss to understand. Like “grade cattle" their like we may never again hope to see. Is it not high time that the pioneer agricultural society of Victoria county should get a “move on" and immortalize themselves by giving “prizes for only line breeding." For best teams, three entries were made by Messrs. Andrew McKay, M. McArthur and Dale Bros. In the. brood mare contingent Messrs. J. Stacey, C. H. Netherton, J. Bagshaw, Wm. Stevens and Percy Hill’s entry completed the list. Several nice young animals were shown in the one and 'two year old divisions by Messrs. J. Wylie, M. McArthur, D. C. Ross, W. P. King, Geo. Graham, Daniel Cayley, R. Rich,T 1 \Vebster. F Broad and \V. Rich. There was a fine list of entries in the various classes for roadsters and carriage horses. In matched pairs Dr. Hall of Little Britain exhibited a nice pair of matched dark chestnuts, plenty good enough to go to the fair Dave Culbert had a stylish pair of matched blacks. \V. Roddy showed a sweet-stepping cross matched pair, chestnut and bay, that were pretty near all right. J. Degeer hada .. â€" ._. I l'""d pretty good pair, while F. Fleury showed the first pair of hackneys ever seen at this fair, 3. nice pair of bays with bang tails, but a trifle under size ...... Single drivers} over 15.5 bands was ably represented by 3 four of the right stamp. Mr. Robt. DJble ‘ of Sunderland captured the honors in this class with a fine bay mare. J as. Goslin was second with a smoothly made bay gelding sired by Shenoah. J. Baker's roan and H. Whetter's bay gelding, both outside the money. In the smaller division. 153; hands and under, Wm, Thorndike's Billy T .had the speed of the party and captured the money, with Mr. Broad‘s grey in Sccond place, while James Casey' black pacer was just outside the "flag”. . . .iVm. Thorndike and J. Degeer divided the honors in the classes for brood mares and foals. D. Culbert had a walk-over for best two year old. In the classes for year olds, Messrs. D. 0. Ross, J. Taylor, J. Degeer, W. P. King and J. Found made creditable entries. I‘he Durbams are eventually the people's favorites in Mariposa. after years of feeding for beef, and some really high} class stock was shown in thoroughbreds and grades by Messrs. John Campbell, I). McFadven, Cullis Bros , M. McArthur, R. Eagleson, James CaSey, .l. Bagshaw, R. Aikens, \Vm. Thorndike and D. Cayley. The dairy classes were ably represented by the fine Holsteins of Messrs. T. H. Sonley of Pinedale, Wm. James and Wm. Thorndike of Oakwood. SHEEP The Leicesters still lead in numbers and allthe classes were ably filled by choice repre sentatwes from the flocks of Messrs. M. McAthur. S. Metherell, J. Bagshaw and the Cullis Bros. The old time Cotswolds were ably represented by entries of Messrs. Wm. Thorndike, Geo. Marks and J. Gibbs. The fine wool Shropshires were well represented by descendants of the famous Fairview flock owned by Messrs. John Campbell, A. McMillan and Geo. Mc- Kague. SWINE The showing in swine was more than up to the standard of excellency in Berk- shires, Improved Yorkshires and 'l‘am- worths. Creditable entries were made byi Messrs. Geo. Marks, R Eagleson, Wm. Rich, W. P. King, Wm. Thorndike, Geo. McKague, Geo. Coed and other breeders. POULTRY There was a capital exhibit of poultry in all the different classes by Messrs. S. Oliver, Wm. Suggitt, J. Found, R. Eagle- son, Geo. Marks, W. P. King, J. Gibbs, J Bagshaw, A. McMillan and Cullis Bros. SPEEDING IN THE RING The speeding in the ring events were of the one, two, three order. and the winner in each event was a foregone conclusion- The Open race resulted as follows : Wallace‘s Robert Wallace ....... ‘1 1 1 Gordon‘s Letta. ................... 2 2 2 Hill's Birdie Ci 3 3 Best time 2.59%. ' GREEN RACE Township race Geo. Moore. 20d, Bert. Pazeain 4m. Open mee -An unfortunate accident or foul occurred in this event by which \Vzn. Cnxpentei wa; hurt, and after consider: 8.va mquirv the race was awarded to W. Robinson, H. Siddel 2nd place. Follcwing is the prize list : Gordon‘s Maud ........... . ....... 1 1 1 Thorndike's Billy T ..... . ......... 2 2 2 Dobel's Nellie B ................... 3 3 3 Best; time 3.0215. musrcu; RACES Township raceâ€"Harry Carpenter lst. e0. Moors, 20d, Thos. Pazelin 3rd, and AMONG THE CATTLE MEN. ‘NG THE HORSEMEN leord ranges and heaters. have no superior in the. :onomy in fuel and baking heaters they outstrip all Draught Hereeeâ€"Brood mare and ioel, 1 D McPhndyen. 2 C H Netherton; 2 yr old c0113, 1 J33 Webster, 2 Jae Thorburn; 1 year old colb, 1 H Whetter, 2 W Thorn. foal of 1899. 1 D McPhaden, 2 Wm Stevens; pair horses in harness, lJohn Campbell, 2 J 391.98 Webster. General Purpose Horsesâ€"Brood mare} and foal. 1 Wm Stevens, 2 John Bagshaw; 2 year old colt, 1 T Webster, 2 Wm i Thorndike; 1 yr old colt. 1 M McArthur, 2nd James Wylie; foal of 1899, 1 Wm Stevens, 2 John Stacey; pair horses in harness, 1 Andrew McKay, 2 M Mo- Arthur. Carriage Horsesâ€"Brood mare and £09.]. 1 John Degeer; 2 year old colt, 1 David Colbert; 1 yr old colt. 1 J Found, 2 Jno Degeer; foal of 1899, 1 Percy Hill, 2 Jno Barkers pan: horses in harness, 1 Dr Hell, 2 D Culbert; single driver over 151}3 hands, 1 R Doble, 2 J Goslin; single driver under 15% hands. 1 James Casey, 2 F Broad; saddle horse, 1 Wm Thorn- dike, 2 Jno Degeer. CATTLE. Durhamsâ€"Cow, 1 Callie Bros, 2 John Campbell; 2 yr old heifer, 1 John Camp- bell. 2 001113 Bros; 1 yr old heifer, 1 and 2 Cullle Bros; heifer calf, 1 James Casey, 2 Cnllie Bros; aged bull, 1 Cullie Bros, 2 John Campbell; yearling bull, 1 R Eagleaon, 2 R Eskins; bull calf, 1 J no Campbell, 2 0111113 Bros. Holsteineâ€"Cow, 1 T H Sonley, 2 Wm Thorndike; 2 yr old heifer, 1 T H Sonley, 2 Wm James; 1 yr old heifer. 1 T H Sonley, 2 Wm James; heifercalf, 1 Wm James. 2 T H Sonley; aged hull, 1 T H Sonley, 2 Wm James; 2 yr old bull. 1 W James; yearling bull, 1 Wm James; bull calf, 1 T H Sonley. 2 Wm James. ' Gradeâ€"Cow, 1 and 2 R Eezleson; 2 yr old heifer, l D McPhsden. 2 J Campbell; 1 yr oldlhelfer. 1 and 2 R Eialeeon; heifer I calf, 1 and 2 R Eagleson. Ayrshireâ€"Cow, John Bagshaw, de- ‘ploma; on 2 year old bull, J S Barker. diploma; herd, John Bigehaw, diploma. SHEEP. Cotswoldeâ€"Aged ram, 1 Geo Mark, 2 Wm Thorndike; aged ewes, 1 John Gibbs. 2 Wm Thorndike; shearling ram, 1 Wm Thorndike, 2 John Gibbs; ehearllng ewes, 1 and 2 Wm Thorndike; ewe lambs, 1 J no Gibbs, 2 Wm Thorndike; rsm lamb, 1 G Mark, 2 John Gibbs. Mark, 2 John Gibbs. Lelcesteraâ€"Aged ram, 1 J Bagshaw. 2 M McArthnr; ahearling ram, 1 MMc- Arthur. 2 J Bagahaw; ram lamb, 1 S Metharell, :3 Cullia Bron; aged ewea.l 2 S Mothers“; shear-ling ewes, 1 «1' 2 Seth Matherell; ewe lambs, 1 S Motherell, 2 Collin Bros. Shropshire Downsâ€"Aged ram, 1 John Campbell; shearling ram, 1 John Camp. bell. 2 A McMillan; ram lamb, 1 John Csmpbell, 2 A McMillan; aged ewes, 1 J Campbell, 2 A McMillan; ahearling ewes. 1 J Campbell, 2 A McMillan; ewe lambs, 1 J Campbell, 2 A McMillan. Yorkshire Whiteâ€"Aged boar, 1 W P King; boar under 1 year, 1 W P King; King; aged now. 1 and 2 W P King; sow under 1 year, 1 and 2 W P King. Berkshiresâ€"Aged hear, 1 Geo Mark, 2 Wm Rich; boar under 1 year, 1 G Mark, 2 R Eagleson; aged Bow, 1 G Mark, 2 R Emleaon; now under 1 year, 1 G Mark, 2 R. Eagleson. Tamworthâ€"Aged hour, 1 W T born- dike; boar under 1 year, 1 W Thorndike, 2 G McKague; aged sow, 1 and 2 Wm Thorndike; now, under 1 year. 1 and 2 Wm Thorndike. Plymouth ROok, 1 and 2 S Oliver; Brahma, 1 and 2 S Oliver; Cochin. 1 and ‘2 S Oliver; Hamburg, 1 S O.iver, 2 Geo Mark; Polande, 1 and 2 SUllver; Spanish, 1 S Oliver; Dorklnas. 1 and 2 Cullis Bros; Houdans, 1 S Oliver; white leghorn. 1 W P King, 2 S Oliver; dark leghorns, 1 S Oiiver,2 Collin Bros; Andalusian, 1 and 2 R Eagleaon; fowla, any variety, 1 S Oliver, 2 Wm Suggitt; collection fowla, l and 2 Callie Bros; ducks, 1 and 2 Geo Mark; geese, 1 Geo Mark, 2 W P King; turkeys. 1 G Mark; thoroughbred geese, 1 J Gibbs; thoroughbred turkeys, 1 A McMillan, 2 Callie Bros; Derbyebire red cape, 1 S Oliver, 2 G Mark; minorcaa, 1 S ()iver, 2 Collie Bros; langahan. 1 b Oliver, 2 G Mark. Fall wheat, red, 1 W Rynard, 2' T Webster; fall wheat, white,’1 '1‘ Mandar- son, 2 W Rynard; spring wheau, white, 1 Wm Rynard, 2 '1‘ Manderson; spring wheat, life, 1 T Mandel-son, 2 W Rynard; spring wheat, white Russian. 1 '1‘ Man. derson; wheat, any variety. 1 G McKague. 2 D Colbert; 6-rowed barley. 1 T James, ‘ 2 T Manderson; white oats, 1 G Graham; black oats, 1 T James, 2 T Manderson; mummy peas, 1 T Mandel-son; peas, small ,kind, 1 J .aney. 2 W Rynard; peas, marrowl'at, 1 W Rynard, 2 T Webster; white beans. 1. Wm Rynard, 2 A Dixon; beans, any variety. 1 W .Rynard, 2 Hicks; corn, 1 W Rynafd. 2 G McKague; sweet corn, 1 A Dawn. 2 W Rynard; pop corn, 1 P S Mark, 2 A Dixon. Potatoes. great: divide, 1 W P King; early Ohio, 1 T Carpenter; Rose of Erin, 1 H Whetter, 2 W Ilrl'lico; Rural New Yorker, 1 G Savinac, 2 T Nowry; Burbank, 1 T James; any variety, 1 G McKaque, 2 W Rynatd; (Continued on page 11 ) WATCHMAN-WARDER : LINDSAY. ON I'. PRIZE LIST HORSES. , l GRAIN AND RCOTS POULTRY. SWINE. 1( Y1 1- and. Ta mitatior :- bongO- ’ q-_nma Turned This Way The career of this --Warrants a MEN’S EYES ARE TURNED now towaxd Fall Suits and Top .Coats. MMY Of them have turned thts way, and their orders are being madf: up from the most fashionable fabncs of the season. We will be glad to execute your order, and will give you perfect fit and satisfaction as reuonably as you could possibly ask. A. F. MORGAN MY TAILOR. 3 doors west of Post Office, - LINDSAY, 0N1. MNo I and 2 sold in Lindsay by_E. Greg- ory Druggut BECAUSE Is successfully used monthly by over 10.000 Ladies. Safe, effectual. Ladies ask your dru gist for Cook: Cotton Root Coul- und. Take no 0t er‘ as all Mixtures, pills and fruitamons are dangerous. Price. No. 1, $1 er box; No. a, 10 degrees stronger,” per box. 0. 1 or 2, mailed on receipt of price and two s-cens atom s. The Cook Company Windsor. Ont. m- 08. 1 and 2 sold and recommended by on responsible Dmggists in Canada. 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We sell at One Price only, and {or cash. We refund money ; whenever you your purchase you get your money back quick a; wink. We are attending to our own business. We are not jealous of competing stores. others. Happy to live and let live. We do not misrepresent in or out of the st:re. We say what we strictly to the letter and spirit of our advertisements. We permit no one to undersell us. We consider it our special mission goods for the same money that’s been paid for cheaper goods. 3 GRAHAM; is storeâ€"generally considered a very remarkable a. few plain words concerning the princi‘oles which makes such results possible. own business. “ With malice toward none, cocooooooagéfl Our aim has been to keep AI goods that would win for t s f: » Lindsay is our native heath, and we have an interest in 5:“ want your custom for twenty yars hence. the same as now. Our prices are lowest in town and we guarantee satisfactisr LINDSAY’S LEADING CLOTHING â€"LADIES WATCHES -â€"â€"BOY‘S “ -GOLD “ -S| '. 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Take a few hints. -â€"Men’ 3 Winter weight Underwear, ribbed shirts end drawers, for ............... â€"Men’ 5 Heavy Fleece lined Shirts and Draw era. for .............................. â€"Men’s Fall weight Merino Shirts and Draw- ers, for. ............................ â€"Men’e Scotch Wool Shirts and Drawers. f : â€"Hen’e Fine nun-irritating Australian Vizcl Shirts and Drawers, for. ............. â€"Yontha’ und Boya’ Underwear, .1] the way from ‘25:. up to ..... . ................. do not hope nor predict the failur WINTER UNDERWEAR 2 Doors Eas‘: Bens m .l (I) (I) SILVER WATCHES OCTOBER Chas. BRITTDN BR GENTLEMEYN‘ GOLD FILL ED and with charity for of D!" OPTICIANS NICKLE WATCHES to SC Urnm neeny of Hot!" 1m better ZOE. 506. eof