[list-cumbria] Carlisle Patriot, 24 Apr 1824 - Carlisle Cattle Show

[Petra Mitchinson]

Saturday 24 Apr 1824   (p. 3, col. 1)

 

CARLISLE CATTLE-SHOW. 

 

The Eighth Cattle Show of the Carlisle Agricultural Society and Fair for Fat Stock took place in the usual place, on the Sands, on
Thursday last. The exhibition of stock was good—much better, indeed, than what had been anticipated; and the show of lean cattle
greatly superior to that of any former year; the demand, however, was not very brisk, and prices consequently low. 

 

The Judges appointed were—Mr. Samuel RIGG, of Abbey-House; Mr. John WATSON, of Westward Parks; and Mr. Patrick CLARK, of Warwick
Hall. They commenced their task of examining the stock about twelve, and finished about one; after which the company rapidly left
the ground. A brisk wind and clouds of dust, rendered a long stay not at all desirable. 

 

At two o'clock, between thirty and forty gentlemen sat down to dinner at the Bush; Richard FERGUSON, Esq. of Harker-Lodge, in the
chair; Mr. STUDHOLME, of Kingmoor, vice-pres. 

 

The dinner was excellent—the only want was a sufficient number of persons to eat it;—and we cannot help remarking that the
inhabitants of Carlisle generally do not seem sufficiently alive to the benefit which so many of them derive from the cattle trade.
They should attend such meetings, and lend their assistance. 

 

The cloth having been withdrawn, the chairman and other gentlemen gave a variety of toasts, with suitable comments, among which
were— The King—the Lord Lieutenant—Duke of Devonshire, landlord of the cattle-market—Earl of Carlisle—the High Sheriff of the
County—the Mayor and Corporation of Carlisle—Success to the Cattle Trade, and to the Carlisle Agricultural Society—the Agricultural
Interest of Cumberland (3 times 3) —the Commercial, Manufacturing, Shipping, and Mining Interests of the County, in four separate
toasts—the absent Members of the Society's Committee *—the Members for Cumberland—the Members for Carlisle—Sir Philip MUSGRAVE—the
Butchers of Carlisle, the real supporters of the Cattle Markets—the Abbey Holm Meeting, and may it flourish independently of party
feeling—the health of Lister ELLIS, Esq. one of the earliest supporters of the cattle markets—Mr. MACHELL, of Low Plains, also a
staunch supporter of the Society, &c. 

 

The Chairman now called upon the Secretary to announce the decision of the Judges; and their award was read by Mr. STUDHOLME as
follow— 

 

CLASS 1—BULLS. 

 

Best Short-horned Bull, under six years old, £5 5s. Mr. STUDHOLME, of Kingmoor-House. 

 

Second-Best do. do. £1 1s.—Mr. WATSON, of Newlaiths-Hall. 

 

Best and Second-best do. under 17 months old, £3 3s. and £1 1s.—No competition. 

 

Best Galloway Bull, under six years old, £3 3s.—Mr. Robert PATTINSON. 

 

Second Best, do. do. £1 1s.—Mr. Thomas MARK, of Thursby. 

 

Best do. under 17 months old, £2 2s.—Mr. George JOHNSTON, of Wampool. 

 

CLASS 2—BREEDING HEIFERS. 

 

Best Breeding Heifer, in calf or milk, not more than 4 years old, £3 3s.—Mr. HOLMES, of Lyne Cottage, Kirklinton. 

 

Second-best do. do. £1 1s.—Joseph BOWMAN, Esq. Botcherby. 

 

Best do. under 17 months old, £2 2s.—Mr. EMMERSON, of Blackwell-Hall. 

 

Second-best do. do., £1 1s.—Jos. BOWMAN, Esq. 

 

CLASS 3—PIGS. 

 

Best Boar, £2 2s.—No competition. 

 

Best Sow, £1 1s.—Mr. M. BROWN, of Wreay-Hall. 

 

Various toasts succeeded— 

 

The Judges, and thanks to them for their services—the Exhibitors of Stock this day, &c. 

 

Mr. FERGUSON asked the Secretary if it was not now time to go round the room and collect subscriptions for next year's show? 

 

Mr. STUDHOLME said he thought it would be unnecessary to do so. In his opinion, a more effectual means of support was requisite than
the subscriptions collected at a dinner table. The Landlords were principally interested in improving the breed of stock; for
without good stock, no farmer could pay his rent. Let the case, then, be properly represented to the landholders of the county, and
he felt sure that ample funds might be raised to enable the Society to give such premiums as would make it worth the while of the
breeder to exert himself. Other gentlemen would doubtless come forward with sweepstakes; and, altogether, if the matter were
properly managed, he looked forward to an exhibition next year such as was never yet seen in Carlisle. (Applause.) He had spoken to
many warm friends of the institution on the subject, and all agreed, that unless something spirited were done by the committee, and
something liberal by the great land-owners, the Society must fall to the ground, (Cries of no, no; don't talk of falling to the
ground.) Well, that was his opinion; but with proper exertion, it might go on with increased vigour, and be made the instrument of
great good to the district. 

 

The CHAIRMAN said he entirely concurred with what had fallen from the worthy Secretary. Greater exertions—greater liberality on the
part of the land-owners were called for. Let a proper circular be prepared, and he was confident that it would be nobly answered;
for the nobility and gentry of Cumberland only required to be made acquainted with the importance of the society to lend it
efficient support. These exertions should be made. There were persons in the room who had determined to come forward—there were
others not present of the same mind—and he had no hesitation in saying that next year's show would be far superior to any thing that
had yet been heard of in Cumberland. 

 

Great and general applause followed these pleasant anticipations; and all the company highly approved of the plan recommended. 

 

Mr. STUDHOLME again rose. It had been usual at this meeting, he said, to drink the health of Sir James GRAHAM, of Netherby, and the
Lads of the Border; a toast uniformly received with a warmth that showed how much the worthy Baronet was respected by the
Agriculturists of Cumberland. He had now been snatched for-ever from the concerns of this world, but his virtues would long dwell in
our remembrance; and Mr. S. begged to propose the health of his successor, Sir James Robert George GRAHAM, Baronet, and may the
father again live in the son.—Drank with every token of respect. 

 

In the list of the toasts which followed, were the healths of the Chairman, the Secretary, Mr. Joseph DIXON, Mr. T. PARKIN, of
Skirsgill, who was present, &c. 

 

There was some good singing, and a great deal of mirth and humour. The party broke up about half-past eight—all very much pleased
with the entertainment they had met with, and the prospect that so valuable an association is likely to operate with increased
effect. 

 

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* Several members of the Committee were absent—some on account of being obliged to go from home; others in consequence of
indisposition and the death of friends. 

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