. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 1884 3Pte SfceecXet rotfi gpaxtsmMX. 2<u. Vermont Merinos. THOROUGHBRED STALLION The New England Homestead of April 12th contains a de- tailed report of the late annual shearing festival of the Ver- mont Merino Sheep-Breeders' Association, from which we ex- tract the following: Did you ever attend a public shearing in Addison county, Vt., where are bred the finest Merino sheep in the world ? Well, if you haven't, don't miss it nest year. The shearing at Middlebury, April 1st, 2*d and 3d, was a scene never to be forgotten. In the fine buildings of the Sheep-S
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 1884 3Pte SfceecXet rotfi gpaxtsmMX. 2<u. Vermont Merinos. THOROUGHBRED STALLION The New England Homestead of April 12th contains a de- tailed report of the late annual shearing festival of the Ver- mont Merino Sheep-Breeders' Association, from which we ex- tract the following: Did you ever attend a public shearing in Addison county, Vt., where are bred the finest Merino sheep in the world ? Well, if you haven't, don't miss it nest year. The shearing at Middlebury, April 1st, 2*d and 3d, was a scene never to be forgotten. In the fine buildings of the Sheep-Shearing Asso- ciation was collected the most superb collection of Merino sheep ever gut together in this or any other country. The capital represented was almost fabulous compared with the number of animals. There was F. D. Barton's ram lamb, sired by old Standardâ§15,000 would't buy him. You don't believe it? No, of course, you don't, unless you are a Merino breeder. There were lot of ewes that $100 wouldn't buy, and some hens that the breeders wouldn't sell at any price. There were some 200 sneep on exhibition. On Wednes- day over 300 breeders were present, including several from New York and Texas. The sheep were in open pens on each side of the three ells. Covers were put over the pens and on these the shearers plied their task, or the sheep were carried up-stairs and sheared there. After shearing, the sheep and the fleece were weighed separately. At intervals the record was given from the secretary's desk to the audience who gathered around in silence. The music of the shears was a pleasant accompaniment to the reader, while occasional out- bursts greeted the announcement of the heavier fleeces. Only in two-year-old sheep were the fleeces heavier than last year. In 1SS3, Rip Van Winkle, four years old, sheared 38 lbs. 5 oz. and King All Bight 38 lbs. 3 oz. The yearlings did not beat last year's record. In three-year-olds, twenty- one rams averaged 27 lbs. 14 oz. and th
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