Cambridge Chronicle 11 Aug 1866: County Show on Mr Fetch's farm
Cambridgeshire and Isle of Ely Agricultural SocietyWe beg to remind our readers that all entries of stock for the ensuing show must be made with the secretary this day. The trial of reaping machines in connection with this year’s exhibition took place on Monday, at Mr Fetch’s farm, Trumpington-road. The extent of ground was twenty-six acres, and seven machines were entered for competition – one by Mr. Samuelson, two by Mr. Crosskill, two by Mr. Hornsby, and two by Messrs. Picksley, Sims and Co. The trial took place under unfavourable circumstances, as the day was wet; but on the whole the reaping was considered good. Messrs. Holben, Long and Maynard were the judges, and they have not yet given their award.