ASHBURTON SHOW.

Press, Volume XLVIL, Issue 7698, 1 November 1890, Page 3

ASHBURTON SHOW.

President—Mr D. Thomas. Ylce-Peeeideßt*— Mesara R. Miliar. J. Studholme, jun., a»d W. J. SQcock. Treasurer— Mr J. CX RestelL Secretary—Mr John J. C Qoaae. The number of entiles and ijoality of the stock known to be coming forward for the Ashburton Show yesterday promised to make it the most successful of any of the previous exhibitions yet held under the auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. A heavy downpour of rain in the morning, however, though welcome enough in many respects, had the effect of materially lessening the attendance of the general public. The weather cleared towards the afternoon, but still there was not nearly as many people present as there would nave been had the mornin£t been fine, consequently the takings at the gate did not exceed £8115s 9d as against £106 odd last yean The nature of the show was of a very high order of merit, and speaks very much for the importance of Ashburton as an agricultural and pastoral centre. The show of draught horses would have been hard to beat in any part of Australasia, and certain it is that the ring of fourteen geldings that occupied the judgeß , attention for a considerable time has rarely been equalled in any show yard. They were a grand lot of well-bred, powerful, active horses, and elicited the warmest admiration of all those who -crowded round to see them. The Wolseley sheep-sheariag machine was exhibited at work during the day, and Messrs P. and D. Duncan had a threshing plant at work with a view of showing tne action of a patent chaff-blast attachment. The jumping also attracted a good deal of attention during the afternoon. The general arrangements for the show were very complete, and reflected great credit on the Secretary, Mr J. J. C. Quane, under whose management the Ashburton show has grown to be one of the most important in the colony. Mr Qaane is also deserving of special thanks for the courtesy he extended to all who had to interview him. Mrs Butler provided the luncheon, and Mr A. C. Davis had the confectioners' booths. The Ashburton Band was on the ground, end played a varied selection of music during the day. Speaking of the general exhibits, the first to come under notice are the sheep. The entry of sheep compared very favorably with the total shown lost year, while the quality of the animals was on the whole a credit to the district and the Ashburton breeders. Merinos were again conspicuous by their absence, but there was a good show of longwools and Downs. Mr J. Stringfellow took a first and second for two good Lincoln rams about eighteen months. Mr Max Friedlander had two particularly good ram hoggets, for which he was deservedly awarded a first and second prize. He also took a first and second for a pen of three ewes under eighteen months, and the first in the class for three aged ewes, Mr T. N. Digby taking second, Mr Friedlander aUo took Mr G. Sindbolme's special prize. The same exhibitor sent forward some very excellent sheep from his Hampshire Down flock, being awarded a first and second in each class. Mr Friedlander also took Mr J. Studholme's special prize for Shropshires, and the President's five guinea cup for the largest prize taker in sheep. There was practically no competition in English Leicesters, but Mrßoaifanfc sent in some good sheep, for which he was awarded five firsts and five seconds, together with Mr Studholme's special prize. Mr -J. Grigg took two firsts and two seconds for Border Leiceaters, and a first and second for Suropshire3. Messrs Miles and Co.'s special for crosabreds was won by some really good sheep sent in from the Chatmoss Estate, while Mr T. N. Digby took Mr W. M. Lyttelton's special. A few good pens of fat sheep were shown, Mr J. M. Smith taking the Loan and Mercantile Company's special prize for the best pen of ten. * The enow of cattle was one of the best that has been seen at Ashburton for several years past. Mr J. Small had two particularly well bred evenly grown shorthorns, and in addition to carrying off several first and second honors, took Mr D. Cameron's special for the largest prize taker in cattle. Messrs CJarfe 8,r03. were again successful exhibitors of the Ayrshire breed. Mr D. Thomas took the Farmers' CoOperative Association's special, and a first prize for the best Jersey cow, while Mr W. H. Collins' special for the best cottager's cow was won by Mr E. McKee. Ashburton shows have always been essentially horse shows, at least the horae department has Invariably overshadowed all other sections, and this was even more strikingly illustrated yesterday than on previous occasions. In almost every respect tka exhibition of horses far surfiassed any that had hitherto taken place nth© district, the draughts being especially good, and it Is qutMCioaable if a finer lot has ever bee» seen in iiis ..colony outside ft metropolitan • s>. v. Iv draught entires of any age there wae no getting away from Diplomacy, a six yeap old, by Lord Beaconsaeld. He is a flue color, a rich bay, very massive and good booed; ' altogether an imposing horse, and eridenuy endowed with the best of tempers. I Kelvin, so well known as au extensive orjze taker, was placed second. Among the others in the class many liked Youag Cautlereagh, a rare sturdy, active horse, without a weak spot about him. Mr M. Friedlander's Young New Style, given first award in the three-year-old section, i is a lav/el good-legged one, likely to furnish into a fine horse. The yearling colts were all of them more' than ordinarily good, and there was little, to choose >e?iween them, Ifever, perhaps, in Canterbury has a finer ring of brood mares been Wt before .judges' than the fourteen entered at Ashbqptent One and all were of exceptional merit, ana although they were easily divisable into two classes, the final selections from the best half-dozen—any one of them being finite good for a first prize in an ordinary yeapo-must have fairly perplexed the juugea, and ft was a long time before they could decide #c whom to bestow the awards. In tne"«)ass mare aud two of her progeny, several" o* those in the previous class were among the dams shown, and, in saying this, it will be inferred Che animals shown were right godd onesT $he first prize for dry mare of any age was taken by a wonderfully fine three-year-old entered by Mr P. Cunningham, The filly was bred: by Mr Q. B. button, Southland, and takes very much after her sire Hard Times, The filly also got first Award in the three,year-old class. The younger fillies were inoiift The ffelditige were a strong class, the best Joe seen on the &ahburton ground, and the making of the selections an arduous. under T taking. The teams made up in s.em§ eases* by those who bad appeared in their eioises. also took a lot of picking* Inbtood stock, Johnny Faulkner, had the class for entires all to himself. This well-known horae «?as in first-class order, and was In great heart, Tftree bjood. mares entered the ring—Tasmania,Bngan-' tine and' Miss Kate, famous as being dam of JSuican and other turf celebrities. The raizes wera awarded in the order Swtlpti Tasmania, had a foal at foot, is feF Manuka, from Tasman'e dam, and her condition reflected the greatest credit pa Mr L. Markey, her owner. In the point oi condition; Was Kate suffered in comparison wjth he* rivals. Mr Markey also scored "in the yearling class with a youngster, by his favorite sire, the yearling from Miss Kate, to Le loup, being placed second. For fifliesLijrP years old, there was. oniv one entryVbut tbisppe by Johnny Faulkner, from Mies' Kate, srae an exceptionally SSf youog lady. Mr M. Friedlande/a maVwooa Abaallah, without . much hesitation pn the put'tf the judges, had bis numfesp hoisted as first; for carriage stallions. In, pext cW two of the horse's stock, fine dean-legged, taking-looking were ahfSm and gained awards. Thereat of the young stock shown m $ h e carriage daeses demonstrated clearly that tbje branch of the borse-breedine business is receiving attention- lo the Ashburton district. The famous trotting njare Callsta wai among the entries in the class for best busazy horses under 15.2, and was placed firlT For best dogcart Sained first honors with a good mdving nWstamp of a roan gelding. Mr QaaneS big and handsome grey was proclaimed the best roadster up to list. An atsorteTloteSa the% !»&•«* class—hacks fit to carry not less than Mtet. Several of the number were up to weight, others fairly placed as roadsters under the mSdmuib burden! The first award wm given to Messrs Alexander Bros. DoubtFoL Lvadoora, shown In excellent condition, aud admirably handled by her rider, was first to ivies'Ws. A great number of ponies were exhibifced,. and speaking generally, they were iafeF»« &» those sew Tat former shows. c AU Baba,Ust Tear's winner, was again first In his class. As usual the trial of the hunters was eagerly looked forward to, and watched wWtie keenest interest. It was hardly creditable to a hunting community like fchac of Ashbortott that there should only have been six horses entered in thefcwo tmaters classes. Of the six entered, but

four appeared on the ground, two in the heavy weight and two. in the light weight section. In the latter class., however, the redoubtable Lewis was one of the pair, the other, strange to say, also & •Southland-bred animal, ■ Both the horses were sent over the four quail* lying jumps several times, and did their work in fine style. Miss Saunders* little horse was. however, adjudged a bit better class than Ms compatriot, and was given the first award/ Lyndoora, the first of the heavy weights set at the series of jamps, persistently baulked at the second fence, and Taipo had only to negotiate the four jumps once to score. The high jumping competition was the poorest seen at the Show for years past. The pigs were not so numerous as last year, but the two local breeders, Mr W. Wills and Mr A. W. Randall, had some particularly well grown pigs from the purest strains of Berkshire blood. Mr Wills took three first prizes and two specials. Mr Randall exhibited in two classes only, taking first honors in eachone for his boar Penhill, and another for & particularly good sow. There was an entry of sixteen sheep dogs. The judges , pick in the smooth coated class was Mr J. Moore's Lass. Mr G, J.. Cholmondeley's Don, and Mr G. S. Alington's Jack were first and second respectively in the rough coated class. The produce shed contained a most creditable display of hams and bacon, cheese, plain and fancy butter, and homemade bread, .The President's silver cap for the largest prize-taker in produce was awarded to.Mrs McGcinness, who also took the Weekly Press special prize for the largest taker in butter. Mr H. Zander's special prize for the best collection of dairy produce was awarded to Mrs J. SmalL Mr J. Heseltine exhibited a couple of seta of exceedingly well got up dog-cart harness, and Mr Andrew Orr had a varied and well assorted display of woollen goods. . Both of these exhibits were highly commended, as were also collections of drain pipe 3 and- building bricks exhibited by Mr Geo. Jameson and Messrs Friedlander respectively. Similar awards were appended to extra exhibits shown by Mrs Taylor, Mrs Doyle, and Mr A. W. BandalL Mr W. Zander exhibited a glass case containing a number of highly finished and artistic specimens of hairdresser's work, including wigs, watch-guards, ladies' bracelets, &c. The work was done by Mr Zander's assistant, Mr J. B. McKay, and reflected the highest credit on his skill as a hairdresser and bis taste as a designer with the human hair.

The implement yard was well filled with ploughs, harrows, seed and manure drills, threshing plants, &c., sent in by the well known firms of Messrs P. and D. Duncan, Messrs Reid and Gray, Messrs Booth and Macdonald, and Messrs Andrews and Beavan. MessrsAndrewsandßeavanhad a novelty in the shape of a new horse engine. This new portable patent simplex horse gear has been brought out by Messrs' Andrews and' Bevaen in response to a demand for a horse gear suitable for travelling about with a portable chaff cutter from place to place. At the .same time ie was necessary that to be a thorough success the gear mast be capable of being set down to work quickly. In the old'form of horse gear, the power was contained in two pares, first the gear itself to which' the' poles were attached, this was connected to the intermediate motion from which the power developed and increased in the gear, and motion is given off by means of a belo to the machine being given. ■■■ In: the simplex both the ground, bar and the intermediate motion have . been abolished altogether, thus saving not only the time being occupied in fixing down these parts, but also tha liability to shift in work. The .power is given off from the centre of the gear itself by • means of a belt or rope, passing over the heads of the horses. With the new gear all that ts necessary is to draw the gear into place, dig four holes 6in deep, let the travelling wheels into these holes, then by slackening two bolts the upper part of the gear is. moved so that the driving sheave comes directly in a Hue wifch. the chaff-cutter. The rope is then placed over the tightening arrangement, which keeps the rope sufficiently high off the ground to allow the horses to walk under it. Four pegs are driven alongside $he travelling wheels of the.gear, and thus within fifteen minutes of the gear coming into the paddock, the whole arrangement is ready for work. If necessary one man could do all the work. The construction of the gear is very massive and strong; the main wheel 13 enormously strong. AU the bearings and working parts are retained rigidly at their proper distances by 'being fixed in a thick wrought iron plate, which forms the fguniiatjon pf fche. RVSir, The speed developed is over twice as much as that given off by other gears, and this speed to , obtained with very little friction; the gear I consequently runs very easy. For contractors this gear ia specially suited, as Jibe four horses used to work gear c,a.n take the whole set of chaff-catte,r-plauc anywhere. The gear is. quite strong enough to work biz horses if more poster is required, and -a ton an I hour of good chaff can, it is stated by those r using these gears, be easily cut. Mr F. Ferriman exhibited the new and improved W. A. Wood reaper aud hinder, f" 14 a ■ new sfce.el j-uaasmower. Messrs riedlander Brothers had a couple of the' Massey Toronto reapers and binders, Mr D. Thomas the Brantford, while the Hornsby was shown by Mr Geo. Jameson, and the new Buckeye framelesa elevator binder and the Buckeye mower were shown on behalf of the Buckeye Harvester Company. Mr W.. Hayraan showed his combine fitted with Kingsberry's paten.l; feeder and chaff blower, tne latter attachment being one of the best chaff- blowers yet seen on a .combine.* Messrs J. Orr and Co. exhibited the McCormick reaper and binder, and Mr' J. B,esteU the peering.-' Mr E. F. Wrigh.t*3 lime distributor, for distributing crashed lime over grass* Qγ a.ra.ble, lands, attracted a good deal of attention. A well-con-structed and nicely-goc-up grain trolly, exhibited by Mr E. Herring, a wire couiug machine,' a collection of sack trucks, and a circular saw bench, exhibited by Mr T.E. Kil worth, the Wolseleysheepshearing machine, and a number of miscellaneous exhibits, went to make up a very attractive display of agricultural implements - and machinery. Messrs J. H. Steel and Sous had a doubleseated buggy, a. rustic qarfc, and two white-* chapels ,th*t they had got: up specially for the .show, and were most creditable specimens of the carriage builders' and painters' work, but owing to the Wet weather during the morning it was decided not to bring them out. Messrs Baker and Brown also had a nice dUpl&v of carriage work. Appended is thQ

£BI§B LIST, 6HEBP. ■'.. ' "..'..:■"'.'MKCptHt'.' " -• ..-..■ i.■ . . Judges—Messrs H. Ford and J. Heydon. Bam above eighteen months old. i. Studholme, Jan., 1, J. Slringfellow 3, Bain under eighteen old. M. J., ?,' W»d h 0, Three ewea above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot. M. Friedlander 1, T. N. Digby2. Mr J. btadholme, Jan., gave £1 Is, for Lincoln ewe, with lamb at foot. M. Friedlander 1. Three ewes under eighteen sgtmtiia old. M, Fried]a«d«r 1 and %

J ENGLISH LEIOBSTEB. \. ? ' Bam above eighteen months old. J. Bonifant 1 and 2. , :

Bam under eighteen months ! old, J. Bonifant,l,2andhc - Three ewes above eighteen months old. with lambs at foot. JTBpnifant 1 and 2, J. Stringfellow b.c Mr J. Studholme, jun., gave £1 Is for Leicester ewe with lamb at foot, J. Bonifant.

Three ewes under eighteen months old. J. Bpnif tax% h 3 and h c SOBSEB JXSCMSXSSL Ram above eighteen months old, J. Grigg 1 and 2. Bam.under eighteen months old. , J. Qrigalauia. Tnree ewes under eighteen months old. M. Friediander L • ~ . DOWN BBBEED3. < Judge—Mr C. T. Dudley.

• - ■' SOtJfHDOW2T. Bam above eighteen months old, B, B. Jeff 1. . ' \ -" HAKPSHIBS BOWS. Bam above eighteen months old. M, Friediander 1 and-2. *Bam under months old. M. Friediander 1 and 2. Three ewes above eighteen months old. with lambe at foot. M. Friediander, 1. Three ewes, under eighteen months old. ■M, Friedlahderl and 2. SHROPSHIRE DOWNS. Bam, above eighteen months old* J. GriggiandS. ,-,•-.-• « v •. Bam, under eighteen months old. J. GzlgglandiL • - - - - '■'• Three ewes, above eighteen months old, with lambs.**: foot. T. E. Upton 1. Mr J. Studholme, Jan., gave £1 Is for the best Down ewe, with lamb »t foot. 32. Friediander V

CBOS3BBKD3. Jodge-Mr C. T. Dudley. Five hoggets, first cross. J. Stringfellow 1 andSL ■ , ■ , Messrs Miles and Co. gave tf»*e value £3 3s for the best five crossbred hoggets out of halfbred ewee, by Lincoln or Leicester rams. Caatmoss Estate 1. W. M. Lyttelton, gave £1 Is for the beet five hoggets, the progeny of pore Longwool rarnsT T. N. Digby 1, Chatmoas Five hoggets, by Down rams. M. Friedlander L __ Five crossbred hoggets, any breed- M. Friedlander 1, Chatmoss Estate h c

FAT SHEEP. Judge—Mr C. T. Dudley. Five merino wethers, suitable for butchers' purposes. J. Bonifant 1. Five crossbred wethers, first cross. J. Stringfellow lands. Five crossbred wethers, by Down rams. M. Friedlander 1 and a. Five crossbred wethers, any breed. M. Friedlander 1 and 2. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company gave £3 3s, for the best ten crossbred sheep suitable for the frozen meat trade. Such exhibitor or exhibitors mot to own, occupy, farm or graze, jointly or severally, more than 1000 acres of land, j> M. Smith L LAMBS. Five fat lambe, any breed.—M, Ffeiedlander I'and 2. CATTLE. Judges—Messrs J. R. Brodle and Jaones Guild. Mr Duncan Cameron gave £2 2s, for the largest prize-taker in cattle. John SmalL SHORTHORNS. Bull, of any age. John Small, Barcln 1. Yearling bolL John SmalLl and 2. Cow, of any age, in milk or in calf. John Small, Beauty, 1,2 and he Heifer, two years. W. Strange 1, .Fohn Small2and he

Yearling heifer. John Small 1 and 2. AYRSHIRE.

' Bull, of any age. Clarke Bros. 1 and 2. Yearling ball. Clarke Bros. 1,2 and he. Cow, of any age, in milk or in calf. Mrs T. McDowell, lily, 1; Clarke Bros., 2 ; W. Wills, Ruby, he Yearling heifer. Clarke Bros. I, J. Gough 2. JEESBT. Cow, of any age, in milk or in cattY D. Thomas 1. N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association gave £2 2s for the best Jersey cow.. D. Thomas L AN 7 OTHER BREED. Bull, of any age. A. McKenzie, Devon, 1. Cow, of any age, in milk or in calf. John Small 1 and 2. Milch cow of age or breed, in full profit. A. J. Husbon 1, A. W. Randall 2. W. H. Collins gave £1 Is for the best cottager's cow in milk. E. McKee 1. Fat bullock or steer. A. J. Hasten 1 and 2. Fat cow or heifer. J. Sawle 1, J. Small 2, A. J. Huston he

HORSES., (Imported or otherwise.) The President's prize silver cup, value £5 ss, for the largest prizetaket in lion tea (all classes). DRAUGHT HORSES. Judges—Messrs R. Matthews and W. Holley, jun. Mr John Grigg gave £10 10a for .the largest prize-taker in draught horses. Entire horse of any age. D. McKeDtdty, Diplomacy, 1; J. Gllmour, 2; John Small, Vanquisher, he Entire horse, three years old. M. Fi'iedlander, Youog New Style, 1; N. Gerald, Emperor, 2. Eatire horse, two years old. John So tail, 1; P. Cunningham, Callum o' Glen, 2; Clarke Bros., ■ —, by British Lion (lm\p.), he. ' i

Mare in foal, or with foal at toot, J. Small, Polly, 1; W. Jamison, Bell, 2 ; P. Cunningham, Bess, b c; V 7. Jamison, Maggie, c. Mare, to be shown with two of \her progeny. W. J. Stoddart, Polly, 1; WJ. Stoddart, Gipsy, 2; Clark Bros., Mis sy, he; \V. J. Stoddart, Fanny, c. •■ Dry mare of any age. P. Cunninglu ,m, 1; J. Small, Fanny, 2; J. Giimour, Bell, he; W.J. Stoddart, Fanny, c. Filly, 3 years old. P. Cunningham la nd he; J. Shearer, Marchioness of Lome, 2; J. Croasan. Smiler, c. • Filly, 2 years old. T. Taylor, Ma ry, 1; G. W. Body, chestnut filly, 2; W. J. Stoddart, Dolly, h c. Yearling flUy. W. J. Stoddart, Duchea s, 1; J. Small,— —, by Vanquisher, 2; -J. Boyle, -, by Vanquisher, he; W. iJ. Stoddart, Klora, c. Mr J, Small gave £1 Is for -the best) yearling draught filly on the ground. W.J. Stoddarc,Duchess, 1. *

Gelding, of any aace. J. Strachan, Glen, 1; W, Jamison, Jim, 2; J. Gri£g, Bob, he; J. Grigg, Harry, c. Gelding, three years old. T. Hurley, Dawn, I ; S. Brown, Robin, 2. Gelding, two years old. J. Smttll, Geordie. 1; J. Gilmoar, ■■, by Johnnjy's Fancy,2; J. Gilmour,—^-H>by Kelvin, "h'c. '' - . '■ . •

Mr J. Heaeltine gave head collar, va'iae £1, for best filly or gelding, two years old. T. Taylor, Mary, L, Yearling colt or gelding. J. Small. Fiemington, 1; A. Thomson, .'. <», by Diplomacy, 2; J. Gilmoar, Wallace, h cs. Mr J. Small gave £1 Iβ for the best y.earling draught colG on the ground. A. Thomsonj edit by Diplomacy, I. Mr W. Patching gave a horse cover lor the best yearling colt or filly. W. iJ. Scoddact, Duchess, 1. Mr D. McKendry gave £1 is for the beat yearling draught colt or filly on the ground. * W. J. Stoddarc, Duchess, L • Mr D. McKendrj gave £1 Iβ for the bast yearling draught colt or filly by Diplomacy. T. McCafferty 1. Mr John O'Shea gave the services of entire Prince Imperial for the best foal by that sire. J. Boyle 1. Mare or geldiug suitable for a carrier's cart up to iJOcwG. A. W. Kandall 1, r JV Crooks 2.

Messrs J. H. Steel and Son gave set swingiefcrees for the best team of trwo horses. J. Grigg l t J. Gilmour 2, W. J* Stoddart he.

Team of three horses.. J. Small 1, W. J. Stoddarc % J. Gilmour he. BLOOD SIOCK. -.'-.■" Judgea—Messrs A. W. Money and P. G. Henley. ._, . . Entire horse, of any age. L. Marksy, Johnny Faulkner, 1. Brood mare, in foal, or with foal at foot. L.Markey, Tasmania, 1; Donald McLean, Brigantine, 2.j B. Gates, Mies Kate\ h c Yearling colt or gelding, L. Markey, Johnny, Faulkner, 1; & Gates -—-—; by I<e £oup, dam Miss Kate, 2; S. Brovra. St. John, c Filly, two years old. J. Grim, —-—v by Johnny Faulkner, dam Miss Kate, U

CARRIAGE HORSES. Judges—Messrs A. W. Money and R J. Henley.

Entire horse of any age. 'M. Friedlander, Black wood Abdalian, 1; J. Porter, Rouser, 2; H. Scott, Bobbie Burns, c. W. C. Walker gave £2 2s for the best carriage entire. M. Friediander, Black* wood AbdaUah, 1. ; Entire colt, two years. M. Friediander, Duncan Abdallah, 1; J. Grigg, ——, by BlackwoodAbdallah,2. E. F. Wright save truck load of lime delivered at Mount Somers Station, far the owner of mare in any class on the ground which, in the opinion of the judges will, mated with a thoroughbred horse, be likely to breed.« good dogcart mare or gelding. W. J. Stoddart, Judy, 1. qoit or gelding, two years old. B. Beattie, ———», by JBlackwood Abdallah, 1; J, Croy, Digby, 2. ■ \

Yearling colt, or eelding, A. W. Bundidl, —-T-. by Kingfisher, 1; 5 T. IN. Digby. bay colt, 2; T. N. Digby, ehesfeaut Fuly, two years old. J. Shearer. —«~. by Bteckwood Abdallah, 1; J. Croy, gtey Mr Friediander gave £& 3s f or the fcesfc two-year-old by Bkckwood AbdaUah. J. Shearer h :

Pair of baggy horses, 15 hands' or under (mares or geldings), the property of anus owner. D. Brick 1.

Buggy horse, 15.2 hands or under (mare «« n ß>- *•■ Gtigg. CSalisfcai I; W. JXOliltt £m

Dogcart' horse (mare or gelding). T. Leahy, r g Herkins, 1; J. McDowell, Sybil, 2; Hon. J. McLean, Dexter, c. T* Mr M. Stitfc gave 43 2s for the best dogcart horse (mare or gelding), to be shown in harness and driven, T. Leahy. Her* kins,!. •*•,.. HACRSEY3. Boadste? or hack (mare or gelding) as to lfet weight. J. J. C. QaanerJimtT Boadster or hack (mare or gelding) fit to carry not Jess than lOst weight. Alexander Bros., Doubtful, 1; J. Grigse, Union Jack, 2z W. J. Stoddart, General, he; A. C. Hardy, Larry, c. Ladies'hack(naareorKelding), thoroughly broken in as a ladies* hack. W. Dixon. Lyndoora, 1; Alexander Bros., Temnka, 2. Cob (mare or gelding) not exceeding 14&

hands high. D. McKendry ganka 8 . W.RoUUtc. ;

HUMTKK3. Judges—Mr A. Boyle and —•

Hunter, up to Met J. Caea, T&Ipo. 1 * W. Dixon. Lyndoora, 2. • ■ ■ - Hunter, op to list. Miss gauodera, Lewis, 1; C. Wroughton, Pioneer, 2. POHXBB. Judges-Meeam A. W. Moaej •«* P.J.Henley. Entire pony of any age, not exceeding 14 hands high. Master G. Scott, All Baba, 1; W. J. Sifcoek, Brilliant, 2; A.B>waon, Blondin, he Pony (mare or gelding), not exceeding 14 hands high, and thoroughly quiet to ride. E. Orr, Prince, 1; 2; J. Tasker, Archie, h.c,; A. Spring. Bus**' Pony <mare or gelding), not exceeding lS bands high, and thoroughly quiet &> ***£• F. Standisb, 1; Clarke Bros., 2; o> Mullins, c *- - Messrs J. Orr and Cα, gave'Sl la for the best on the ground, libftuds or under. J. Shearer, L LBAPING~MATCE[. Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.8., offeM<i'* prize of £335, to be added to the tion's prize in the leaping match. ■ fI U entries. Mr Belmore's Silo, 1; heigh" jumped, 4ft 3io. PIQS. Judges—Messrs J. T. Green and — Houston. N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association gave £3 3s to the largest prizetaker in pigs: confined to the county. -W.riWills. Mr J. Studholrae, junr., gave M to the largest prizetaker in pigs; open. «• Wilis. BERKSHIRE. Boar, over twelve months old. A. W. Randall, Penhill, 1. _ Boar, u.uder twelve months old. ' " • Wills, Blaok Prince, 1. . Sow, ovei? twelve months old. A. w. Randall 1; W. Bramley, Pride of the Sow' under twelve months old* ■'W , Wills 1, W. B'ramley, 2, h c and c _ Sow, with litter of not less than els. " • Wills 1, J. Tas.Vcer2. i ; JSQX* BRBBD. Pen of three porkers. W. Bramley, Berkshire, 1 and 2. DOGS. Judges—Messrs Bonald Cameron and M* , Millar. Smooth-coated Collie sheepdog or slut. J. Moore, Lass, 1; L. Rattray, Jack, 2. . 1 Roach-coated collie sheep dog or slat. G. J. Cholmondeley, Don, 1; C. S. AUngton, Jack, 2. Cattle dog or <slut. J. R. "WilßfiOis, Shot,!. PRODUCE. TChe President's prLWj silver cup, value £5 sa, for the largest prizetaker i'ja produce (all classes). Mrs McGuinneas. Mr H. Zander, prize, value £1 w*,} 0 * the best collection of dairy produce. Mra J. Small. . . The Proprietors of WeeWy Press, Ch, r | afc * church, gave £1 Is, fjr the largest pr. Ute * taker in butter. Mrs MeGuinness. Slbs separator butter. Mrs McGuinne* 9 1 and 2. 31ba powdered butter (separator). Mrs McGuiuness 1 and 2. 31b3 fresh butcer. without prints, other than separator. Mrs Jas, Patterson land Mr Pattmann's prize, Mrs A. McKenzie 2, Mrs E. Stephens he, Miss S. Wilson c Mr Donald Williamson, box tea, for 31bs fresh- butter. Mra J. Patterson 1, Mrs A. McKenzie 2, Mrs E. Stephens he. 31b powdered butter, other than sepA* rator. Mrs A. McKenzie 1, Mrs Prebble 2, Mrs J- Shearer he, Mrs J. Small c. i Display of fancy butter not leas than Mb, other than separator. Mrs J. Small 1, Mrs Small 2, Mrs R. Clarke h c. Stephens Bros, gave £1 Is for the bask display of fancy batter. Mrs Small 1, Mrs R. Clarke he. j Keg of salted butter, fit for exportation, not less than 231b, butter to have teen , deposited with secretary not less than twenty-one days previous to the show. Mrs J. Small 1, Mrs Prebble 2. Colonial cheese of not lees than 151b. Mrs E. Horsey 1. MUs M. McKenzty 2, Mrs A. McKenzie he 'I

Side of bacon (smoked), J. Fletcher l> A. J. Huston (cured at Fiemington Factory), 2;T.Houlfc he. » Side of bacon (unsmoked). Mrt J. Smalll, MrsJ. Croy 2. >, Two hams (smoked). J. Fletcher Ijjiand c. A. J. Huston (cured at fflemington Factory) 2, T. Hoult he. X Two hams (unsmoked). A. J. Button (cared at Fiemington Factory) 1, J. Hoolt 2, Mrs J. Croy he, t Twelve Men eggs. Miss McDonald 1, Mra J. Small 2, Mrs Brookahawhe.

Twelve duck eggs. Mrs J. Small 1 and 2, Arthur WUiianis h c. Two loaves of home-made bread. Mrs J. Porter 1, Mrs J. Small 2, Miss EL Sorseyhc

Mrs George Jameson gave £llsforti)e best two 4lb loaves of home-made bread, MrsJ.Taitl.

Mr E. Thomas gave £1, or sack of flemr, for the best two loaves of bread, mbde with flour ground at the Wakanui mills. Mrs J. Small, 1. Mr W. Kollitt gave £1, or sack of floor: for the best two loaves bread, made from flour ground in the Canterbury mills. JtfrsJ. Porter 1.

Dish of honey. P. Anderaon 1. Sack of barley, not less tnan three bushels. J. Bonifant 1.

Mr M. Dlrdv gave ten gallons best ale for the best three bushels malting barley. J.Bonifantl.

EXTRA EXHIBITS.

Mrs Taylor, blackberry jam and apple jelly; Mrs John Doyle, apple jelly, patap-. kin jam and quince jam; A. W. Randall, twenty-four bundles rhubarb h c. J. Heseltine, set dogcart harness, h c Collection of New Zealand manufactured woollen goods, Andrew Orr he. Collection of drain pipes of New Zealand make. Friediander Bros, h c, G. Jameson he ' .

.Collection of building bricks of New Zealand make. Friedlander Broa. h c

Sraali Birda—First price £1 10s, secoad 12a, to the boy who has sold most small birds'heads or eggs from 30ch June last to bOth October. Mr J. Small gave £1 Iβ to the winner of above. W. C. Smith 1, W.Taylor 2.