Spring Fair

Markdale Spring Show was held last Saturday and was a decided success. The day was dry and a stiff breeze from the west which increased into a gale, made overcoat and gloves a comfort and a necessity. A large numbers of fine Stallions were on exhibit, 16 having entered for competition. A remarkable feature in our Spring Show is the introduction late years and increased attention given to heavyhorses, especially the Imported Clydesdale. Only a few years ago it was not considered necessary to offer a prize to imported heavy draught horses as there were none to compete, but now we find more attention and greater competition in this class than any other. The exhibit was pronounced by competent and prominent judges to be the best ever held in this place. The competition in bulls was small but what there was were thoroughbred and really good animals. There was a large display of implements exhibited by Messrs. Bebee, Carson, Jackson and Noble, all of which attracted attention. A very important and much desired part of Spring Shows is able and impartial judging, and these qualities were leading features in our Show: The judges were Mr. R. Rand of Tornoto, Walter Nichol, Dundalk, and Frank Burton of Holland. We do not by any means wish to make little of our local men as being incompetent to judge fairly and with ability, yet would favor the selection for such a purpose a Judge from a distance, one fully master of his business and who had no interest or knowledge whatever of individual exhibitors. The system of only one judging is fast coming in use as well as in favor, and we believe it is a good one. _Prize List._ Imported Clydesdale--1st "Lord Derby," Thorpe Wright; 2nd "Galloway Laird," W. J. Shepherdson. Canadian Draught--1st "Just in Time," Beattie and Burnett; 2nd "Honest Tom," M. Ryan. Percheron--"Ribant" H. King. General Purpose--1st "British Ensign," John McWhirter; 2nd "King Tom," J. Manary. Roadster--1st "Eddie F," T. Tuck; 2nd "Chief," Jas. Henry. Blood--1st "Young Terror," Thos. Campbell; 2nd "Boston," Jas. Henry. _Bulls._ Durham--under two years, 1st R. Watson, 2nd W. & J. Anderson. _Implements._ Mower--Noxon, Geo. Noble. Seed Drill--Noxon, Geo. Noble. Jointer Plow--Pulford, J. H. Carson. Sod Plow--Dominion Plow, G. Noble. Seed Harrow--Evans & Son Cayuga, [I.] Bebee. Root Cultivator--Ritz Bros, Geo. Noble. Land Roller--Wilson Shelburne, J. H. Carson.