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Press, Volume X, Issue 1233, 19 October 1866, Page 4

Miscellaneous. UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OP MERINO WOOL. IT is proposed that an Exhibition of Merino Wool, open to the whole world, shall be held in London in August, 1867, and that Prizes shall be awarded as follows: — Class I. For the most valuable bale of sixty ewes fleeces of washed wool, £200 For second best, £ For third best, £ Class LT. For the most valuable bale of sixty ewes fleeces, in grease, £200 For second best, £ For third best, £ Class ILL For washed fleece wool of any sheep over twelve months old, of the highest value per lb., in a bale of not less than 200 lbs. weight, and from not more than 150 sheep, £100. For second best, £ For third best, £ | The bales in Classes I. and 11. which are of the greatest money value, computing weight and price, to win the prizes. Bales for exhibition and competition to bo j forwarded to Messrs James Morrison and Co., I Philpot lane, London, so as to be with them not later than August 10, 1867, to be then valued by judges appointed by at least three well-known London wool brokers. The prizes to be awarded according to the report of these judges. The bales of wool to be sold by public auction, and the proceeds handed to the owner.

CONDITIONS. For the first and second classes the fleeces must be entire, as shorn from the sheep, including locks and pieces. For the third-class the wool may be taken from as many sheep as the exhibitor chooses, provided the number does not exceed 150. Competitors may enter as many lots as they choose, but can only take one prize in each class. The wool to be judged as if free from grass, seeds, or burrs. For forms of declaration apply to Messbs. H. Matson & Co., and Geobge D. Lockhabt, Christchurch. Competitors will have to state— 1. The date of last shearing. 2. The time that elapsed between the last shearing and the one immediately before it, such time to be expressed in days. (See below.) The sheep to be honestly and closely shorn on both occasions. 3. The age of the sheep. 4. The breed of the sheep. 5. How the sheep have been fed—whether on natural grasses or on artificial grasseß; and if on the latter, the names (common and botanical) to be stated; if on other artificial food, such food to be stated. 6. Whether running all the year round in the open air, or whether housed or stall-fed; or whether partly in the open air and partly under cover, and if so, for what portion of the year. All entries to be sent, and all entrance fees to be paid to John W. M'Laren, Esq., Messrs James Morrison, and Co., Philpot-lane London, on or before 31st July, 1867. A form of declaration embodying the above to be signed by the exhibitor before a magistrate or clergyman, or other person in authority, and to be forwarded when the entry iB made. No wool will be allowed to compete which is of more than three hundred and eighty (380) days' growth. Fleeces under twelve months' growth to have a proportionate allowance made in their favor for the difference between their actual age and twelve months, and those over twelve months' growth to have a proportionate deduction made on the same principle. The Judges will be requested to furnish a tabular statement, showing the position of each lot, according to its value, and to draw up a report, expressing the qualities and deficiencies of each exhibit as fully, and as free from technical terms as possible. Bales to be marked with a distinguishing brand, in ink, which is not to be the usual brand of the exhibitor. The particulars of such distinguishing brand to be given, in a sealed envelope, along with the entry. Entrance fee, on each bale, £2 2s. The following gentlemen, in London, have have been requested to act as a committee, with power to add to their number:— John W. M'Laren, Esq. (Messrs James Morrison and Co.) F. G. Dalgety, Esq. (Messrs Dalgety and Co) F. Huth, Esq. (Messrs F. Huth and Co.) David Aitchison, Esq. (Australian Mortgage Land and Finance Company.) B. Ronald, Esq. (Australian Mortgage Land and Finance Company.) E. R. Bostock, Esq. Edward Yule, Esq. A. Elder, Esq. Edward Hamilton, Esq., M.P. Gilchrist, Esq. Mathew Henry March, Esq., M.P. Arthur Hodgson, Esq. Sir Charles Clifford. John Morrison, Esq. Messrs. Fruhlen and Goschen. Thomas Leabmonth, Philip Russell, Samuel Wilson, William Cummlno, A. S. Robertson, I Wm. Macbedie. Melbourne, December 12, 1365. 8-27

INTER-COLONIAL SHOW OP MERINO WOOL. IN connection with the Universal Exhibition of Merino Wool which forms the subject of the above advertisement, AN INTER-COLONIAL EXHIBITION, under the auspices of the Ballarat and other Pastoral and Agricultural Societies of these Colonies, will he held in the Wool Stores of Messrs. Cunningham and Macredie, in this City, on Wednesday, January 16, 1867, when Prizes will be awarded for the most valuable bales of washed and greasy wool, and for the wool that is of the highest value per pound. The wool to be valued by competent Judges, by whose awards the prizes will be given ; to be then open to public exhibition; afterwards sold by public auction, and the proceeds handed over to the owner. Conditions : The same as those given above for the Exhibition in London. All entries to be sent and entrance-fees paid to Wm. Macredie, Esq. ; and the exhibits to be deposited in the Wool Stores of Messrs. Cunningham and Macredie, Melbourne, on or before January 9, 1867. Thomas Leabmonth, Philip Russell, Samuel Wilson, Wm. Cumming, A. S. Rox»ebt3oN, Wm. Macbedie. Melbourne, December 12, 1865. 8-27