IMPROMPTU PLOUGHING MATCH.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2570, 3 July 1882, Page 3

IMPROMPTU PLOUGHING MATCH.

Oa Thursday last, in the Kimberley district, Mr A. MoNae, of Courtenay, an old and very much respected saltier, having within the past few weeks arranged for the purchase of a portion of the well-known estate of Messrs Maxwell and Mathias, it was determined by a few of his more intimate friends that tho event should be celebrated by affording his many admirers an opportunity of showing their respect and esteem by rendering him tho services which were so enthusiastically disployod that day. From early down till 10 am. teams continued to arrive at the rendezvous, a fifty aero block, which a number of friends had generously consented to mak e ready for tho reception of the reed. By early noon forty teams were busily at work, each vicing with tho ether in the excellence of lhair efforts, and comprised three treble, tweaty-‘‘our double, and twelve single furrow ploughs. Mr Mathias, of Racecourse hill, contributed two treble and one double furrow plough, and Mr Anson, of Courtenay, one “gang" plough, the latter being an object of much curiosity, being the only one in the district. Tho manner in which the “ Chicago Hlranger,” under the able manipulation of Mr William Cox, executed its work, iras greatly admired by many of the moat practical farmers on tho field. Messrs J. I'jsart, William MoLelland, and George Hay, acted as ma'shals, and their combined assiduity greatly contributed towards the completion of tho day’s task, fully fifty cores having been turned over in an incredibly short space of time. Luncheon was supplied by Mr McNac in a most munificent style, and at the close he tendered his most hearty thanks to the many valued friends who had come a long distance, and at no inconsiderable inconvenience to employers and themselves, to render him a service of which he was justly proud and fully appreciated. Three cheers having beeu given for some of the leading gentlemen in the district, which was readily responded to, the vast crowd, which was considerably augmented by sightseers, gradually dispersed.