BEST-MANAGED FARM COMPETITION.

Otago Witness, Issue 2362, 1 June 1899, Page 7

BEST-MANAGED FARM COMPETITION.

THE REPORT OF THE JUDGES.

The following is the report of Messrs W. L. jMitchelfand J. M'Kercher, which was submitted on Saturday to a meeting of the committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society. — The President, the , Otago A. and P. Asso-

/ ciation. Dear Sir, — I have now the honour of forwarding you my report of the inspections of the different farms entered for your competitions.

On my first visit in the beginning of {February, being favoured with good weather, and I extrem.e courtesy from the different competi- j tors, I had the opportunity of a minute in- ! spection and seeing the gj»in crops either 1 growing or being harvested. ' ■ On my Eecond visit, in the middle of April, j I had the pleasure of having Mr Jas. M'Ker- j cher, of Woodlands, associated with me, the weather on this occasion not being so favour- 1 able. However, we had a thorough inspection, and I was pleased to note our visit had evidently bepn looked for, as several small defects noticeable on my first visit had dis-appeai-ed. showing that your aooiety's efforts j are bearing fruit; but we regret the poor j supjjort received in connection with these competition*. It is certafisiy not creditable to the, farmers of Otago and Southland that only seven entries should Lr received. A much large number of entries could be inspected without further' expense, and would be encouraging to your society for the splendid efforts they »re mak- ] ing with these competitions to educate the young colonial farmers: We find in conversations that many farmers imagine if necessary to have new and ex- i pensive buildings and fences before entering* for these competitions; but your system of judging by points under different headings is sufficient to refute tfiiß by being brought more j prominently under their notice. > i We do not consider it necessary to comment j on the different farms, simply, drawing your j attention to the -tabulated statement enclosed j with" our awards : — . . ' J In Class Farm from 400 to 1500 acres we s have placed Mr Wm. Patrick (Balmoral Farm) ... 1 Mr Wm. Soutei (Flag Swamp) 2 In Class Farm under 400 acres we have placed Mr Jas. E. Hunter (Clover Park, Harringtons) - 1 Mr Walter Blakie (Branxholm) 2

We have to thank the different competitors for their kindness and attention to us

"Your society and ourselves are also much indebted to Mr Gilroy, of Stirling c(a former successful competitor) for the handsome manner in which he treated ua when inspecting a farm in that district. Thanking you and your office-beai'ers for your attention to up. — We are, faithfully yourß, W. L. Mitchell.

When John Dames, charged with attempted wife murder, was taken before two justices of the peace at Eltham, last week, Mr We&ton (who appeared for the accused) pointed out that the circumstances of the case were not so serious as at first^ anticipated, and he applied that the charge should be reduced to common assault. Thtf bench, after due consideration, agreed to this course. Inspector Gilliea conducted the prosecution, and called a number of witnesses. The accused was sentenced to a month's imprisonment.

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