PLOUGHING MATCH AT HAMPDEN.
The first ploughing match, under the auspices of the Hatnpden Farmers' Society, took place on the 4th instant, on Mr Gleeson's Farm. The day was all thafc could be desired, and on the field was- a goodly number of spectators from the surrounding districts. The allotments were one-third of an acre, and the time allowed four and a- half hours. At a givea signal, _ fourteen ploughs started, each competitor seemingly determined to do his best. The Judges, Messrs Campbell, Totara; Morton, Otepopo; and Home, Moeraki, having carefully and minutel7 inspected the work, awarded the prizes as follows: — Peniob Plouohmes £ s. d. Ist Prize, -<lex. Gildir-st ..500 2ad „ Duncan Campbell, sen. 3 0 0 3r.J „ Andrew M'Farlaie ... 2 0 0 4th James Campbell ..100 s"h „ Andrew Davidsin .. 015 0 6th „ George Cald^Jl ... 010 0 Junior PiocaHMßir, (tm'ler 23.) Is frize, Ne\! Campbell ... t 0 0 2nd „ Robt. Douglas . . ulO 0 It may be mentioned that all the competitors had finished within the specified time, and that the decision of the Judges gave general satisfaction. Subjoined 19 a list of competitors and owners :—: — Ploughmen. Owner op Team. 1. D wan Campbell, jun. C. Beat-tries 2. Ihomas Howie John Youncf 3. Matt'iew Qjillegau M. S. GHte*on 4. Matthew Grant „ 5. Duncan Campbsll, sjn, D. CUmp'odl, s-n. 6. <Teon" Oaidwell — Donaldson 7. Peter Trail Wm. Beunefc 8. Ji.m?s Camnbeil Wm. tra'g 9. Audiew Vi'Farlane „ 10. Ahx. GH! Christ „ „ 11. Anlrew Pnvidsm Kobt. Habti9 Junior Ploughmen. Owmer op Tea.!*. 1. K,..t>r. Uoujjliw A. Dcrnul s 2. NfilCiHipbell C. Campbell 3. Archibald Douglas G. Hcmkin-^n THE DINNER. About 6.30 p.m. upwards of 30 gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner in the Hampden Hotel, provided by the landlord. The chair was filled by M. S. G-leeson, Esq., M.P.C., President of the Society, and the vice- chair by H. Cample, Esq. Ample justice haviug been done to the various viands, the prize list, and the prizes as awarded to the successful competitors, were read over amidst immense applause. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed by the chairman, and duly responded to, and were followed by — " The Hampden Farmers' Society," proposed by the Vice-chairman, responded to by Mr Familton. "The Successful Competitors," proposed by the Chairman, and the — " Unsuccessful Competitors," by Mr Familton. Both duly responded to. " The Judges," by the Chairman. Responded to by Mr Campbell. " The Pastoral and Agricultural Interests of the District," by the Vice-chair-man. " The Committee," by the Chairman. Kesponded to by Mr Craig. " The Mercantile Interests of Hampden,. and the Shipping Interests of Moeraki," by Mr Murcott. Eesponded to by Mr Fordyce. "The Strangers," by Mr Craig. Re--sponded to by Mr. Logan. • "The Ladies," by the ; Chairman. Responded to by Mr Fordyce. " The Host and Hostess," by the Chairman.- Duly received and responded to. The dinner, &c, were all that could be desired, and the evening was spent very | pleasantly. The company broke up about 10 p.m., apparently much pleased with the day's proceedings and with the evening's I entertainment.
The aairie person who owned the farm, on which the fighting commenced at the first battle of Manessas,' also owned the house in' which General Grant and General Lee drew up the articles ofsur--render.
PLOUGHING MATCH AT HAMPDEN.
Otago Witness, Issue 715, 12 August 1865, Page 9
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