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Press, Volume XI, Issue 1410, 16 May 1867, Page 4

Miscellaneous. UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OB 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 11. For the most valuable bale of sixty ewes fleeces, in grease, £200 For second best, £ For third best, £ Class 111. 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 besc, £ The hales 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 be forwarded to Messrs James Morrison and Co., Philpot lane, London, so as to be with them not later than August 10, 1867, to be then yalued 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 Messes. H. Matson & Co., and Gbobob 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 grasses; 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 he 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 i 3 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 he marked with a distinguishing brand, in ink, which is not to be the usual brand of the exhibitor. The particulars of Buch 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 Lbabmonth, Philip Russell, Samuel Wilson, William Cdmmino, A. S. Robebtson, Wm. Macbedib. Melbourne, December 12, 1665. 8-27 NEW ZEALAND GENERAL TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY. The position which Campbelltown (Bluff Harbor) occupies as the first port of arrival and last of departure for the steamers carrying her Majesty's English and Australian Mails, as well as its growing importance as a port of call for sailing vessels of large tonnage, and the fact that it is the southern terminus of the New Zealand Telegraph System, and of the Railways already initiated in Southland, which eventually will traverse the whole of the Middle Island, has induced us to establish at this point a General Telegraph Agency. The objects we have in view are threefold :— Firstly. —Receiving and transacting all Mercantile Business in which the telegraphic wire may be called in tc requisition. Secondly. —Supplying the Press throughout New Zealand with the latest English and Australasian Intelligence, including the state of Markets, Shipping, and General News from all parts of the Colonies. Thirdly. —Transacting Telegraphic Business of a miscellaneous character for the public at large. Neil Black, Sole ropcidtor, Campbelltown, Bluff Harbor. Agent at Chris Acnurch :— j Mr. William Collins, j "Press" Office, 7- Cashel street.