THE TEESDALE MERCURY—WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1924.

BARNARD CASTLE SHOW. to be a recognised thing among politicians that CAMERA NOTES. the one thing to do when in doubt was to put Buccaneer some new form of taxation on the land. The Jf~~\ 3?" GENERAL DRAPER. FINE WEATHER AND A RECORD |BY PHOTO ] THE NEW ENTRY. land indeed was expected to bear every kind LADIES & GENTS' OUTFITTER. of taxation that man could devise. But they /Hk*^^ 7 CJ*^ * J^j£m Let us consider further the story of tU. i The checkers at the gates of the Barnard Which supersede A lens couipuscKl of a single pieoe of ola> j Castle Agricultural Society's Show on Thurs­ could not expect the agriculture of any country ^JLrJr F* SILK MEROER. HOUSB FURNI3HER to be a success when it had to bear that crush­ oue great drawback—it cannot treat iig PACKS OF CARDS WH day reported that no fewer than 1,575 people different colours in the same way. \V|, ing weight of taxation. He was not in favour BE HAD A1 attended the 118th annnal gathering of the bends rays to a focus the light of one Society, which was held in the grounds of of this super-taxation of the land. He thought ftt^ tDTTZU** may become more beut than lights of gj anything and everything which could be done 23 Horse Market Spring Lodge by kind invitation of Colonel H. colours aud in consequence the focus for J C. Watson. As is well-known, Colonel Watson's to lessen the burden of our staple industry was TEESDALE for the good of the country. One thing that mm^^^ BARNARD CASTLE. not the focus for blue aud this tends to 1 grandfather was one of the Society's first blur ou the picture. The optician Dollr^J| treasurers and held the position for more than the war taught us was that this country could STATIONERY DE\ not produce sufficient food for its population, to work to put this right and dually perlj 36 years. To that fact may be attributed the Achromatic Meniscus, or Achromat, K(J BARNARD Cl and until the tax on laud was reduced the Gent's Khaki Trousers, American Hide Gloves, Officers' Pants, some of the warm affection which the present Made for the American Government, like n shell thai does uot draw a disti^ head of the family exhibits toward this vener­ farmers could not be expected to be able to All sizes, 9/11 Pair. The Ideal Motor Glove, between the colours, by combining twos able organisation which can trace its history produce food. Let them therefore bear in Only 2/6 per Pair. 4/11 each. Worth 8/11. lenses made of different sort of gi, back to the century before last. After three mind the lesson of the war, that unless we Unfortunately, the Achromat would u(rj could cultivate our own land we are not worthy wet show days it was a relief to awaken on Grey Wool Blankets, Gen'i.'s Webb Braces, through very much light. It was oo],[ Thursday and find the promise of a fine day. to possess it. He would do his best, if he were Flannel-lined Jerkins, usiug the centre part of the Icusthai auy J No. 3,618. That promise was fulfilled to the end with the eventually returned to Parliament, to support Full size, 5/11. Worth 10/6. For Farm Use, Motoring, Etc., 1/3J per pair. Regular 2/6 Value. detail could be obtained, and if the rijl exception of a slight shower. Consequently the whatever was calculated to reduce the weight circumference of the leus was used at «Jf of taxation which the laud had to bear. 8/6 each. neighbourhood made up its mind to go to the 36 ins. Nurse Cloth, Gent.'s Heavy Grandrill Shirts, whole picture became blurred aud fuzzy. show, and incidentally the committee of the (Applause.) He gave them the toast with all A Friend to Old Bill aud Tommy in 1916— sincerity, and he could not help thiukiug that l/9£ per yard. At the same time it was only possible t<,l c. HEDLEYl Society will be spared some of the anxiety A Friend to You To-day. 4/11 each. Worth 8/6. the light from getting to the edges of tl^l which they have experienced in making the a society which had existed so long as that at Barnard Castle was entitled to the largest by usiug a diaphragm or atop, which Registered Pit receipts meet the expenditure. More than put either iu front of the leus or bt-iuJ £70 was taken at the gates. There was a measure of success. (Applause.) Tin; diaphragm had the uufortunate effect] 17, GALGATE, BARN] record entry of 700, last year's figure being Lord Barnard acknowledged the toast, Dalton, Stanhope—" Dewdrop II 2 P W & R emphasizing the serious effect of taxation on Sayer, The Rigg. it distorted straight liucs into curves, exceeded by about 120. The introduction of CLARKSON HARKER'S SPACE. if you put the diaphragm in front of thtl ALSO BRANCH the horticultural section accounted for many of the agricultural industry. He was glad that Yearling, dam under 14-2 h.h.—J W Dalton, Stanhope—" Snowhope Fashion" ; 2 J B Metcalfe, the distortion was iu oue direction aud i<| Col. Headlam had promised to use his best l0i ROSE TERRACE, MiddJ these extra entries, but there was also noticed put it behind, it was iu the other dirw a welcome augmentation of exhibits in the endeavours to lighten the appalhug burden of Friar Cote. the land. As a landlord he could say that if Two-years-old—J W Dalton—"Snowhope Beauty" ; TO FARMERS-Be the FLY PEST Those two disadvantages were tiualijl (orders left with Mr T. T| cattle classes. As a matter of fact the display 2 Tos Townson, Morton Tinmouth ; 3 P W and R over by combining two lenses aud put) will be attends of cattle was the largest seen for a number of the burden could be reduced not only the landlords, hut farmers, tenants aud others Sayer, The Rigg. The ARSENICAL, CREOSOTE PASTE DIP which we introduced diaphragm iu the middle. This comb years, and competition was strong. This was Brood mare under 14-2 h.h.—J B Metcalfe, Friar was called a Rapid I',, cii.iu.-ar or 1,1, very encouraging, and as will be seen from the would be very grateful, because there was Cote ; 2 J W Dalton ; 3 R Pease. two years ago has met with remarkable success. The best test is nothing that agriculture was suffering from But even so the leus was not fast enoughs plumbers, Painters, prize-list the principal breeders of the district Horse or mare, any age, under 14-2 h.h., ridden—J that previous users are coming back for supplies this year. it could uot be made any better ou accooj were represented. worse than taxation. (Hear, hear.) B Metcalfe ; 2 J W Daltou. Mr A. H. Nicholson proposed the health of Horse or mare, any age, under 11-2 h.h., driven—J the rim effect, so that investigator* Electricians, Iror If the time occupied in the selection of prize­ THE SURE PREVENTIVE AGAINST FLY STRIKING. look for new glasses, to see if by eoiubt) winners among the sheep is any criterion, it the judges, for whom Mr W. F. Lax responded. W Dalton ; 2 Rd Watson, Rarnard Castle— Col. H. C. Watson, in proposing the health " Princess " ; 3 R Pease—" Little Wonder." Destroys all Wool Pests! Dissolves iu Cold Water! number of glasses of a new composhioti J General Contractors was in the sheep classes that the deepest could uot get rid of the rim effect aud] interest was centred, for it was nearly six of the President, said they were fortunate in Horse or mare, not exceeding 13-2 h.h., ridden—R, having for presidents gentlemen who were Pease—" Little Wonder " ; 2 Jas Fletcher, oleatlam. consequent fuzziucss. Fiually, the Merchant o'clock when the last of the returns of the Horse or mare, uot exceeding 13-2 h.h.. driven in Jena glasses were discovered that ha\... sheep judges was brought in. The greatest keenly interested in the welfare of the society. Reaper Machine Oil. Genuine Stockholm Tar. Mr Pease was thoroughly wrappedup in harness—R Pease—" Little Wonder " ; 2 Jas Fletcher, suclj maguiliceut results iu the w«J contest lay between Mr Thompson's Wensley- Cleatlam ; 3 A Bainbridge, Ettersgill. lerJses. j. PARKIN & dales and Mr Pease's Snffolks for the principal agriculture, and his interest, happily, was not Best registered dales pouy—Rd Watson— BUILDERS AND M< special prize. The judges could not agree as confined to his own flocks and herds. He had " Princess " ; 2 P W and R Sayer ; 3 G W Bowbank, shown very deep interest in the society aud as G. CLAKKSON HAKKER, M.P.8., MASONf to which was entitled to pre-eminence, so a West Auckland. f ft. • ' referee had to decide, and he (Mr E. Wilkin­ they had seen .that day was a keen exhibitor. Dales Pony Improvement Society's silver medal- IH CORONATION STRBKT A| son) eventually decided that the prize should (Applause.) Jos Townson, Morton Tinmouth ; 2 and 3 J W Dalton. 24, Horse Market, BARNARD CASTLE. j BARNARD Cr go to Mr Pease's Suffolks. Mr Thompson's Mr Pease replied and acknowledged the Best Fell Pony, 13-2 h.b. and not exceeding 14 h.h. Tombstones in Marble, SI excellent services rendered by Messrs W. P. —Rd Watson ; 2 R Pease ; 3 J Dent, lugletou. Wensleydales included a ewe that has already i K8tim»tee given for all Brd won 19 first prizes, while in Mr Pease's group Wallis and R. Liddle as secretaries. DRAUGHT. Foal—R Hicks Bishop Auckland ; 2 P Langstall, ou Reasonable was the Durham County champion shearling The Judges were as follow:—Agricultural IK |unr., Streatlam West. Motor Cycle Stock for your Choice. Also Dealers in Sanitary Pij tnp. There was a renewal of interest wbeu Horses, Hunters and Jumping, Mr K.Wilkinson, Yearling—H Jackson, Thorsgill ; 2 R Pease. Qrey Slate*, Cement, B] the specimens of the various breeds wpre Oundel, and Mr T. Petch, Little Aytou ; Dales NEW MACHINES 1924 MODELS. £ SECOND-HAND MACHINES. Two-years-old—R T Atkinson, West Auckland. Yard CROOK LANE,] paraded in the contest for the prize offered for Ponies, Mr J. B. Best, Stanhope, aud Mr J. J. 0-H.P. B.8 A. with Dickey Seat IJ-B.P. EXCELSIOR, a-Speed, Kick- Dent, Eastgate; Cattle and Cur Dogs, Mr G. L. Three-years-old—N | Lamb ; 2 H Jackson, the most perfect sheep. The honour of Thorsgill ; 3 J W Wall, Romaldkirk. 10 Starter 25 Wilkin, Redditch, aud Mr D. Sandersou, Bur- to Sidecar 96 WALEBJ securing this prize went to a half-bred gimmer Gelding, 4 years old or upwards—N J Lamb, Ferry- 10 IJ-H.P. IIOBART-JAP, 2 Speed, Kick- don ; Wensleydale aud Half-Bred Sheep, Mr J. 2J-H.P. B.S.A., All-Chain ... 47 lamb shown by Messrs R. M. Metcalfe and hill ; 2 and 3 J W Brown, Carlton Green. 10 Starter 28 THE BARNARD CAi Wilkin, Brompton-on-Swale, aud Mr E. Wood, 3^-H.P. 4-Speed RDDGE ... 73 Son, Hundah. Mr J. Herbert repeated his Mare—1 and 3 RT Atkinson ; 2 N J Lamb. 3J-H.P. 3-Speed, All-Chain RDDGE ... 48 STORES, 4», TI success of last year by winning the champion Blois Hall, Ripon ; Dowu Sheep aud Turnips, Pair of draught horses, in plough gear—N J Lamb ; (£5 less without Electric Light). 0 4',-H.P. B.S.A , All-Chain 25 prize for the best Oxford Down sheep. Mr W. Lax, Carlton Grange and Mr It. Simpson, 2 R T Atkinson ; 3 J W Brown, Carlton Green. 2J-H.P. All-Chain RALEIGH ... 50 3 3i-H.P. 3-Spoed ARIEL 40 [Best Prices given for Ram The Dales pony classes again demonstrated Moulton; Swaledalc Sheep. Mr J. Clarkson, The President's prize for pair of draught horses in 2H-H.P. 8 Speed NEW IMPERIAL 45 (Metal, Brass, Lead, C~ plough gear—R Pease, Sledwich ; 2 R Gibson, (Sidecar £10 extra). the keen rivalry existing between Mr Metcalfe's Muker, and Mr G. W. Beckwith, Staiumore; (Footboard and Leg Shields Rubber, liarc and Pigs, Mr T. Laugstaff, Barnard Castle, aud Mr Westwick. 50 Stanhope Beauty and Mr Dalton's Fairy 30s. extra). 7/9-H.P. RUOGE OUTFIT ESTABLISHED OVKK| G. L. Wilkin; Produce, Mrs R. Pease, Sledwich, Cup by Mr J T Young, for collection of one mare, 147 C.C. DIAMOND VILLIERS, C-H.P. CHATER LEA (on sale) 25 Glance, and it was only after the referee had three female sheep, and one female beast—R Pease ; Miss Brown, and Mr \V. Hodgson, Barnard 9 0 All Ta* Paid and in Good Order. been called in that Stanhope Beauty was given 2 J B Metcalfe. 2 Speed, Kick-Starter ... 30 the first prize. Mr Watson's Princess won the Castle ; Horticulture, Mr J. Tullett, Darliugtou. J. WH^fj The following are the awards :— RIDING. first prize for the best registered Dales pony in Pony, under 14-2 h.h.—Mrs A C Gibson, Cattcrick ; WATSON, TeesdaleOycie Depot. Barnard Castle. PAINTER AND the snow, and also the special given by Mr K. CATTLE. 2 G W Bowbank. • [NO. 2, Market Place, Shorthorn Cull, over one year—T W Guy, Oil- Sir R T Richardson's silver challenge cup, for hor Wilson for the Best Fell pony. Mr Pease's (OPPOSITE rHiMu Little Wonder also cams out on top, while Mr monby, 2 O Atkinson & Sous, West Sliaws or mare suitable for general purposes, belonging to a J. Townson won the Dales Pony Society's Shorthorn Cow—1 aud 2 U Tarn, Park Farm tradesman or tenant farmer—It M Metcalfe aud Sou WALL PAPER.—A medal. Shorthorn Two-yeais-old Heifer—V. Anderson, 2 G W Bowbank ; 3 J Dent, Ingleton. of Wal Papers Iiiignall; 2 J Coataworth, Mount KIf Foui-years-old and upwards for the field —1 and 3 The draught horses included some well- SEE OUR WIl] known winners. A beautiful pair of mares in Shorthorn Yearling Heifer—J T Swhibank, Clif­ Mrs A C Gibson ; 2 R II Brown and Son, Wether Washed Wool Artists' and Painters' plough gear won for Mr Pease bis own prize, fords Farm ; 2 R Gill, Cotherstone Hill. Fadeless Case I rv i he Woods Bull Calf, under a year old — Jo.s Thompson, Mr H Straker's special prize for hunter brood mare Mattress. Estimates given for all! and to Sledwich went the signal honour of mant Cloth, in Special Offer Snott'erton Hall; 2 T G Robinson, Cleatlam Hall in foal to a thoroughbred horse and owned by a annexing Mr J. T. Young's cup for the best shades of of Wttned UDIESU'INOOD'SCHA Heifer calf, under a year old —J T Swinbank ; 2 resident of the Zetland Hunt Country —Mrs A 0 Rose, Hello, Wool Mattress, collection of breeding stock, including > guaranteed under lire Miml Dr Robinson, Barnard Castle Gibson ; 2 J P Wilkinson, Mains House ; 3R Pease Blue, Oreen, good quality It may l>o taken that all lensf specimens of horses, cattle, and sheep. The Ticking, well Altera tail. Far »U|«rior . Cow for dairy purposes, calved —1 and 2 G Tarn DRIVING. , Cream, and modern camera* will take good picture* I leaping was very popular and it was noted with 1111 e d and nliiHMilal treatment. Furs Cow for dairy purposes, due to calve within tlnee Tradesman s or tenant farmer's torn-out—O W Ivory. Guaran­ tufted, tf !1 /., interest that the winner ridden by Mr G. Tarn, the clu aper leuses are slower than tiuit j ^osrever obstinate, CHAU months—1 and 2 G Tarn Bowbank ; 2 J B Metcalfe, Friar Cote ; 3 M Hartley teed Fadelew. *' 6" S7/6. costly brothers, and the definition ' Lartington, was the famous Yorkshire Boy. Stronger Tlck- f supreme. Price 3/-, &/-, Sy Pair of grazing bullocks, with all call' teeth —G Stainton. 60" wide. round the edges of the picture i* L. Atkinson & Sons ; 2 F Anderson LEAPING. ht«r, 3' 98/- * Particulars. E»l*blil The addition of the horticultural section to I/II»B yd. 28/6; 4" 6", perfect. For Keflex and other spcei Pair of grazing heifers, Willi all calf teeth T W Gelding or mare, any age—G Tarn, Park Farm — - the schedule was justified by the entry, 35/- to 45/- rMR. AND MRS.J Garth, Hutton Fields ; '£ H Pease, Sledwich " Yorkshire Boy ; 2 Vart Bios., Middletou House ; the f4 5 Anastiguiats ate used. 'J'lie although perhaps this was not so large as it LADIES' MEDICAL Best Calf, reared on Calvine— Jon Thompson ; 2 3 F Dawson, Barnard Castle. times as fast as the single leus, and might have been. The only class that did not modern types are very hue spa 20 LOUIa-STRI fill was that for plums, but in the others there It M Metcalfe ..V Son, Hundah PIGS. Sow for breeding purposes—R S Gibson, Summer Anastiguiat Leusvs. Faster lenses was a good display. No doubt another year Lord Barnard's special prize for shorthorn—T W The SHOPPING CENTRE for Big Guy ; 2 G Tarn house ; 2 G A Byers, East Shaws. known, for example thcfS 0 foremen the executive will be able to eliminate classes Pioneer Cake Cos prize for dairy cow—1 and 2 Pair of pigs, farrowed iu 1924—ltd Watson work, aud eveu the f2 forty times a.- which are not likely to attract many exhibits. Choice and Economical Purchases. G Tarn Barnard Castle ; 2 R S Gibson. single leus. do ccac4 Z An admirable feature of the horticultural SELECTION OF GOODS SENT ON APPROVAL. FAMILY Pioneer Cake Cos prize for bull or heifei for dairy BUTTER. There is only one other lens f display was the collection of flowers aud plants purposes—Or Robinson ; 2 Jos Thompson Salted butter—Mrs Close, Hazel ill ; 2 Mr ACCOUNTS OPENED ON APPROVED REFERENCES. RODINE' arranged by Mr G. Craig, which was quite an mention, and tlmt is the portrait attics Teesdale Farmers' prize for pair of gaazing heifers Hammond, Walworth ; 3 Mrs It P Watson, Greta DRAPERY GOODS AND PERSONAL WEAR CARRIAGE Its object is to enable you to take |« exhibition in itself, being closely inspected and —1 aud 2 G Atkinson & Sons Bridge. PAID. close up to your subject. You lb" FROM ALL| admired by a large number of people. Teesdale Associated Farmers' prize for best beast on Unsalted butter—Mrs Hammond ; 2 Mrs Guy ordiuary way, that if you come too cli Suit nbr-ll One could not help observing what a constant ground—T W Gartli ; 2 T \V Guy ; J (J Tarn Gibnonby ; 3 Mrs Close. CHENILLE'S FOR AUTUMN Two pounds of keeping butter—Mrs (..'lose ; 2 Mn your subject you can no longer accoi source of attraction the produce tent was to Beast fed ou Barton's Cake —T W Garth CURTAINS, &c. visitors. It was, indeed, one of the best set K Silcoeks & Son's prize for bull or heifer calf— Guy ; 3 Miss F Lowson, Heathercote. the focussiug scale, and the result • tl out collections of produce we have seen at J T Swinbank Fancy Butter—Mrs Hammond ; 2 Mis Suaith. FADELESS CHENILLE. want to obtaiu a large lnadai. i • Barnard Castle. Here were seen the collections Dairy Cow fed on Thorley's Cake—1 aud 2 G Tarn, CHEESES. 50" wide, guaranteed Fadeless view ot your subject, the picture is out WILLIAM BRIT The Beeches Stilton Shape— Mrs Guy ; 2 Miss M Hillary, Lodge Chenille, in shades of Rose, Fawn, This is where the portrait attach of dressed chickens, bread, butter and cheese Brown, Blue, and Oreen. These DARLINC Pair of geld cows for glazing—E Fenwick, Rokcby Farm ; 3 Airs J J Walton, Mickleton for which Messrs C. Hedley and J. O. Johnson Chenilles make ideal Portiere Cur­ iu. You clip it iu front of your >n A GRICULTURAL Close ; 2 F Anderson Cheese, made from Fullwood & Bland's Rennet tains, Window Curtains, or Table CARPETS corrects, the focub for jou. Where ; ment Maker offered substantial prizes. The cheese and Pair of cross-bred heifers for grazing—G Atkinson (J P Hunter)—J A Plews, Low Greeu Covers. Will wash and stand any amount of sun or light. had been too loug for the close-ui' 1 SHOEING AND GE| butter were much admired for their quality, & Sons ; 2 T \V Garth ; 3 G. Atkinson cc Sous New Milk Cheese, made from Fullwood & Bland's and formed a capital advertisement of the Price, per yard At Moderate Prices— extra leus now shortens it to a 'BINDERS, MOWKRS, aud Pair of shorthorn bullocks for grazing—1 and 2 Rennet (G Clarksou Barker)—Mrs Guy; 2 Mrs length. produce for which the Teesdale district and G Atkinson & Sons Richardson, Cooper House ; 3 Mrs Young, Abbey Farm HEAVY FADELESS CHENILLE. : Implements Repaired ai A heavy quality, also guaranteed- | Machine and Plough Fit) the immediate neighbourhood are famous. Pair of cross-bred bullocks for grazing--!' W Collection—Prizes given by Messrs C. Hedley ec J fadeless. In shades of Blue, Brown, G Johnson, for collection of chickens, salted butter Makes in THE LUNCHBON SPEECHES. Garth ; 2 E Robinson iV Sons, Alwent and Oreen. cheese, and white and blown bread—Mrs Hammond Price, per yard Illustrated Price Lis Interesting speeches were made after the Fat bullock—G Atkinson & Sons ; 2 and ,'i T W 11/6 ATHEN/EUM WILTON Garth 2 and 3 Mrs J Dent, Ingleton L on Appli luncheon, which was served in excellent 00RDUR0YS. CARPETS. F»t heifer—T W Garth ; 2 & 3 G Atkinson Sons EGGS. Th. =e li.aiiliful Wilton Car. BEAUTIFUL BORDUROYS style by Captain W. Dover, of the Black Horse Beast fed on Robson's Nuts—T W Garth White - Mrs Allison, Street Mead ; 2 Miss Atkin pets are manufactured ex. Special Purchase of very heavy RIDSDALL Hotel. Mr Reginald Pease presided, and with son, West Shaws ; 3 Mrs J Aldcrsou, West^Pasturo pressly for Binns, and in­ SHEEP.—WEXSLEYDALE. quality Corduroy. In shades o'f clude beautiful reproduc­ him there were present Mrs Pease, Lord Brown—Mrs Allison; 2 Mrs T Addison, Bowes pLILDERS AND MONUJ Shearling tup—Jos Thompson, Snottei ton Hall ; 2 Brown, Blue, and Rose onlv. 50" tions of Persian and other Barnard, Lieut.-Col. CuthbertHeadlam, D.S.O., 3 Mrs Snaith wide, and guaranteed absolutely fast 7, GEORGE T W Bainbridge, Gayles Fields. Kastern Carpets, (iuaran. Col. H. C. Watson, Canon Lonsdale, Mr A. H. HAMS. to sun and washing. For Furniture teed to clve utmost satis­ BARNARD Tup lamb—1 and 2 T Sutton, Hulatn. Covers_ this material is ideal, and will faction in wear. In large Nicholson, J.P. (treasurer), and Messrs W. P. Ham—Rd Watson, Barnard Castle; J2 jG™Green also make beautiful Curtains. 7/6 Ewes having reared lambs this Season—T W Bain­ variety of eolonrs and \ I l-'MORIALS in Marl Wallis and R. Liddle (secretaries). Mutton Fields ; 3 F Hall, Kinninvie M bridge ; 2 Jos Thompson. Price, per yard desians. Slses. BREAD. ET designs aud Price • The toast of "The King" having been Shearling giiumers—T Sutton ; 2 J B Metcalfe, U White Bread—Mrs H Raine, S[ieunyuioor ; j2 and 3 3 x -. 3*2 * 3. };V - Monumental Y *10/10^ honoured, Friar Cote. £ia,'i2/. 1 Mrs Rutherford, Ottcrburn ; 4 Mrs Tunstall, Blackton MAHOGANY BEDSTEADS. . 3 1 4. F* '* (Opposite Steele The President said he felt no small honour Gimmer lambs—T Sutton ; 2, Jos Thompson 3*4 x 4. 'House £14/14/- Half-bred giunner lambs from Scotch ewes—R M 4' 6" Solid Mahogany Bed, with £17/17/- in being at the head of the society, because it 111 own bread —Miss F Lowson, Heathercote ; plain panel in head and foot, il " Metcalfe and Son, Hundah ; 2 Fred Wilkinson, 2 was the second oldest organisation of its kind .Mrs Tunstall; 3 Miss Ada Littlcfair, Timpton Hill rails, and beautifnlly finished, and DURHAM CARPETS. K. WILSO! Scargiil; 3 W Metcalf, Barningham. smooth bright surface. These beautiful. Carpet" in 1 in the kingdom, Bath alone beiug older. This 1 .Mrs J Dent, Ingleton 5/17/6 BUILDERS AND Twice-cro83ed Lambs -1 and 2 T M Metcalfe, Price Yakcam quality, including ,: fact showed that the agriculturists of the liread from a Daisy White " Flour—Mrs H Raine all the most beautiful com. : "CILDSRS' MKRCHAHTS. 1 Barnard Castle ; 3 1! P Watson, Greta Bridge. Also Inlaid Mahogany at B/19/C Barnard Castle district in days gone by had 2 Mrs T Addison, Bowes ; Mrs P Hope, Warkon-Tyne binstions of colour. In • MONUMENTAL MJ Half-bred ewes, crossed from Scotch ewes, tiiat have stock we have Carpets In ; been proud of their produce and of their stock. Barnard Castle Co-operative Society's prizes lor , SANi EXPERT* reared lambs this season—1 aud 3 T M Metcalfe ; 2 OAK BEDSTEADS. Rose. Brown Orev. Mauve, \ TAKy Teesdale was indeed proud of the most famous White Bread—Miss Ada Littlefair ; Mrs J W Walker J J Dent, Ingleton. Other Oik iie.ls from 45/. to Turkey, and Fawns of this : - auufacturors of Artil breed of cattle in the world, the shorthorn, Rarnard Castle ; 3 Mrs R Green, Barningham „ u *10/10'.. renowned Durham quility. : Half-bred shearling giminers, crossed from Scotch Mahogany up to £15. » classes of Con^ which was first raised in this locality, aud of TURNIPS. Stocy sires. " ewes—1 and 2 J B Metcalfe ; 3 J Dent, Ingleton. . Take a Kodak' -e stocks of Sanitary] Swede turnips —R G Heslop, Lartington ; 2 3 T 4. JV t 4. J Utes its Dales and Fell ponies, which were famous Mr R B Morton's prize for half-bred wether lambs— SUNDOUR CASEMENT. i„, ' Timber, etc.- Richardson, Whorlton ; 3 R Pease, Sledwich «1«/18(-. 22 Cru. I for their soundness aud hardiness wherever J T Bainbridge, Browson Banks ; 2 R M Metcalfe and You can always remeinW' they went. Indeed, with regard to any stock Soft turnips—1 and 2 R Pease Nimlnur Casements, in very large x-4t; £23/10/-. : Son ; 3 Fred Wilkinson. range of Colours including three Can he had also in 3 x 2*4. • *"*t* for Floor TtUnA SHEEP DOGS. raised within its borders, Teesdale could hold McDougall Brothers' pii/.e for pen of 3 sheep—H Shades each of Blue, Rose, (irecn, 3 x 3. 3 x 314. large : the little incidents if you''< j p'Hfn* and Price its own against any other part of the country. Smooth hair—F Gill, Barnard Castle ; 2 J W Dent (ream, and 2 Shades of Mauve. 50." rante of patterns to select : Pease ; 2 jos Thompson. ADDHE88 I, ,CTOI_ He had been shown by Colonel Watson, Fair View ; 3 H F Youngs, Barnard Castle side, and guaranteed fadeless frou. : V Most perfect sheep—K M Metcalfe and Son. (gainst sun or washing. a " Kodak " with you. 0 Rough hair —1 R M Metcalfe & Son, Hundah ; 2 an * «ALBo£«BACB, by whose generosity they were able to meet in Price, (reams, per yard that beautiful park that day, some ancient DOWNS. 3 las Fletcher. Cleatlam Let MR. HOLDSWORTH| papers which reported a presentation in the Shearling tup—R Pease ; 2 and 3 R G Hcsloj) HORTICULTURAL SECTION. (Colours, 2'9 per yard.) Langtoo. Sweet peas—Is Wilson, Ootherstonc show you some u Kodaks year 1847 to Colonel Watson's grandfather, Tup lamb—[ Herbert, Bai forth ; i R G Heslop ; 3 Hardy annuals—T Coates, Staindrop ; 2 C Hedley who had then been treasurer of the society for R Pease. Tun., Barnard Castle •EDSTEADS & BEDDING. 27 years. The society was in existence in Ewes, having reared lambs this season—1 and 2 R Roses—Piercy, Cotherstone ; 2 C Hedley, Jun. CURTAIN NETS. JUST ISSUEl 1799, and so it had gone on for 125 years. G Heslop ; 3 R Pease. 3 T Coates Our Stock of Wood Bedstods is very MASONS large, and comprises Bedsteads of •" Two or three pieces of very : Referring to agriculture Mr Pease said the Gimmer lambs—R G Heslop ; 2 It Pease ; 3 J Herbaceous flowers—G. Craig, Barnard Castle Herbert. •> C Hedley, Jun. ; 3 T Coates the most beautiful desk-ns and linish, : fine quality Net. 44 to 48 j KbNANC conditions of this country were such as to including Jacobean Oak. Fumed Oak, • inches wide. Kdgel both ; Messrs George Atkinson and Sous' prize for 3 fat Cottager's window plant — C Hedley ; 2 S Jackson : BARNARD CASTLE Mahogany, Inlaid Mahogany, Walnut. sides, and stocked in a : make it difficult to understand how it could shearlings—T W Uarth ; 2 R U Heslop ; 3 G Barnard Castle ; 3 C Hedley, Jun One or two of our Special Value are ' SHOW variety of new designs. j possibly' grow corn without some form of Atkinson and Sons. Bunch of wild Bowers, (children)—H McDonald given below. : government assistance. Fifty years ago there Price MB1s per yard • Pair of lambs, crossed by Down tup from h.b. ewes Barnard Castle ; 2 L M Nicholson, Barnard Castle OAK BEDSTEADS. I C were 200,000 more men employed on the land —Mrs Stauwix, litherley House ; 2 R G Heslop ; 3 3 lv Fiulay, Castle School Holidays. ^ASSIFIEJ Barnard 4' 6" Solid Oak Bedsteads, finished • than at the present time, and the lessening of li P Watson, Greta Bridge. Spray of flowers or fern, arranged by lady : 75/- Jacobean, with Twist Pillars and Oak The auturuu holidays for tbc 1 Panel. p ic« .: OFFICIALLY the number was largely accounted lor by the Twice-crossed lambs, any cross—II P Watson ; 2 P Hedley ; 2 S Jackson ; 3 C Hedley. Jun r elementary schools have been ^ introduction of agricultural machinery and Langslalf, Juur., Stieatlam West ; 3 J Swinbank. Fern—T Addison, Barnard C»stle; 2 Mrs R Green, October 10th to October 20th. labour-saving devices. It should have been Mr. G Harrison's champion prize for Oxford Dowu Barniugham; 3 S Jackson ERY the other way about. If it had been profitable Sheep —J Herbert. Six plains for table decoration—G Ciaig ; 2 S A Nurse's Success. MOTORlsl to grow corn in this country there would be SWALEUALE DALES-BUEU. Jackson ; 3 C Hedley Miss Wiusou Lawrence, youu^i - more men employed in agriculture than there Aged tup—1 and 2 T W Guy 3 R L Close, Hazel Collection of vegetables—S Jackson ; Is. Wilson ; 2 LACE CURTAINS- Mr aud Mrs William Lawreuc^ Gill. 3 T Coates were fifty years ago. The taxation of the land # Shearling tup—R L Close ; 2 T W Guy ; 3 Jas Charlton House", Barnard CastK 3 luese * no doubt had a serious effect upon the cultiva­ Kidney potatoes—J W Walker, Barnard Castle ; the Central Midwives Board 1 - i» tion of it, because it amounted to 14s. 3d. per Peacock, Spauliaui. 2 G Guyll, Barnard Castle ; 3 F Guyll, Barnard Castle Tup lamb -Jas Peacock ; 2 R L Close ; 3 T Round Potatoes—J W Walker ; 2 Miss Atkinson, Xewcastle-ou T>ne. It will be «^ acre, of which 8s. was paid by occupiers and 3 yds. long White or lvorv 312 yds. PlOUNTEB Addison, Bowes. West Shaws ; 3 T Coates long Curtains, in that some time ago, Queen ,# the balance by the landlords. In the United Curtains, in good assort- White, I -ory, or Kern, and 2*2 yds. long Lace Cur­ l r Ewes—T W Guy, Gilmohby ; 2 Jas Peacock ; 3 R Onions—T Coates ; 2 S Jackson; 3 C Hedley, Jun. ment of designs. in large graciously pleased to approve of k ' 1 States the tax was only about 3s., and it would ranu'e of fine and tains 3/11 pair. X K Are St L Close. Broad Beans—S Jackson ; 2 W Hodgson, Cother­ 4/11 to 27/8 pair. heavy d signs. ment as a Queen's Nurse. Miss ^ * .„^, thus be seen how greatly handicapped the Shearling gimmers—Jas Peacock ; 2 T W Guy ; 3 stone ; 3 la. Wilson 7/6 to £5 pair. trained at tho North Bidil p UB British farmer was. T Addison, Bowes. Peas —C Hedley, Jun. 2 Is. Wilson ; 3 J Middlesbrough, and is a registered f« TEESDAi Lieut.-Col. Headlam, D.S.O., in proposing Gimmer lambs—Jas Peacock ; 2 R L Close ; 3 T McDonald W Guy. Apples—C Hedley, Jun. 2 Miss Atkinson ; 3 — " Success to the Society," said that whatever BINNS LTD. DARUNGTON E Pen of 10 H.B. Wether Lambs from B.F. Ewes — Pierey Printed and Published by JOHN "*rf| BOOKI else was in a good condition in the country— L;r W Hodgson, Barnard Castle ; 2 R M Metcalfe aud Cauliflowers—C Hedley, Jun.% 2 -- Piercy ; 3 Al£Q AT SUNDER*. fViO & MlDDLESBROUGSi for the " Teesdale Mercury " "n0»i;( 1 and he did not know if there was anything Son ; 3 F Wilkinson. S Jackson Registered Office* of tne ^"".L^l really in a good condition—he did not think HOUSES.—DALES FONIES. Cabbages—G W Wilkinson, Barnard CaiHe ; 2S Market-place, Barnard Castle agriculture was. At the present time it seemed Foal, colt or tilly, dam under 14-2 h.h,—J W Jackson ; 3 Rd Watson Wednesday, 20th August, I9J<