Clutha and Matau A. & P. Society.

Clutha Leader, Volume XXXVI, Issue 51, 7 December 1909, Page 3

Clutha and Matau A. & P. Society.

FORTY-THlltD -ANNUAL SHOW

Officebearers

i Hon. life members: Messes Geo. H. t- Gilrov, John Johnston, D. Bryce, J. C. Bishop, William Dallas, Alex.'Pfetrie, Chas. Shand. ; President: Mr John Barclay : vice- • jnesidents: . Messrs Wm. McGillivray and Geo. Patrick; hon. veterinary surgeon: Mr J. Banskin, M.R.C.V.S. ; - secretary : Mr T. McDonald ; treasurN er: Mr G. H. Waymouth ; > auditor : Mr John Gow ; Ground Stewards : ' Messrs Wm. McGillivary and Geo. Patrick.

General Committee : Messrs A. Houliston, H. H. Clarke, Simon Wright, John Wilson, R. Houliston, Jas Tnomson, T. Gilmour, D. Murray, W. G, Scott, S. W. Moffat, Joseph Smith, J.C. Anderson, Walter Murray, W. J. Keys, John Begg, jun., Wm. Marshall, D. Sheddan, W. Dalgleish, H. T. Stodart, Geo. Gillespie, uimn Smith. Committee of Management: Messrs John Begg, Adam ±untitston, \>m. Marshall, D. Sheddan, H. H. Clarke, D. Murray, Walter Murray.

The Clutha and Matau A. and P. Society has every reason' to be satisfied with the success of its 43rd annual show, which took place on the Society's show ground, Clutha Park, on Friday. The weather, which has not treated the Society kindly iii| recent years, was altogether favourable on Friday, not a scorching summer's day by any means, for a cloudy haziness shaded, the sun and cooleci the atmosphere; the attendance was> good, the entries a record, and the management and general arrangements without iault. These are the factors essential to the success of the show, and these were in existence in every particular. The show day is the gala day of the Clutha, the one day of the year when everyone—men and women, old and young—feel the call Cluthawards. It is a call that cannot be resisted. It is born of time and usage, and to disobey it is like to feeling forlorn.and lost. Old friends meet, and new friends are made, and so it goes on in the cycle of years, nowhere perhaps more exemplified than at the Clutha show. The events of the past year are discussed, notes compared and experiences exchanged. A Clutha Show crowd is always a happy, well-doing-looking crowd. The gathering is not electrified, or subdued more probably, by the arrival of the inordinately, wealthy in their motor cars and car-< riages with imposing displays. It is a gathering of moderately circumstanced people, representative of the bone and sinew of the land—the backbone of the country—who find pleasure in the just rewards of a hard year's work. They are hard-workers for the most part, and they are enjoying the fruits of their energy. The scene as the people gathered on the terrace, or liued the judging rings, or strolled round the grounds, demonstrated a picture creditable to any community. The ladies were attirwi in the newest gowns and the latest creations of the milliner's art, and_ added a touch of gaiety and colour to the scene, it has been said on previous occasions that the men and women of the younger generation will prove worthy successors of tne pioneers whose places they will in due course fill. One notices, indeed, that the new is already filling the places _of the old. The familiar faces of a few years ago are becoming fewer and fewer, and new names and| new personalities are stepping into the vacant places. The round of time brings its changes, and with it all the Clutha Show goes on progressing and improving, and, still, the yearly meeting place of the countryside. The afternoon passed pleasantly and successfully. There was not an idle moment, and by 6 o'clock the day's work was at an end. THE ATTENDANCE.

Judged by the takings at the gate, which is the only key to an estimate, the attendance would be somewhere about 3,500. Some recognised judges of crowds put it at more than this. The gate takings amounted to £94 13/, and represent nearly 2000 adult admissions ; members' tickets about 600. Persons in charge of exhibits, and allowing for children, will bring' the numbers to somewhere about the %ures we have mentioned. Large crowds drove in from the surrounding districts, while the trains from North and South brought large numbers, and many visitors were present from tore, the Taieri, and other outside distr cts, Milton sending a fair quota, liie numbers from Catlins were not so large as we have seen in past years, many of the people there being apparently contented to visit their local show. The following table gives the gate money for the past seven years Year. £ s . d. 1903 91 8 6 1904 93 7 0 1905 95 15 6 1906 87 13 6 1907 100 15 9 1908 'JO 5 6 1909 94 13 0 Ihc biggest gale the Society had was In J9o], when it amounted to £lO2 odd. THE ENTRIES. , IHe entries were easily a record, be"1? nearly 100 more than last year, and also considerably in . excess of any previous year. The increase was| ciiiclly in sheep and dairy produce, tattle and light horses were also good sections, but draughts were weak m numbers. The following shows -the) ®ntries for the past five years :

1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 Cattle : 71 66 51 36 64 Horseß, draught 92 65 59 38 42 Horses, light 109 126 126 142 123 Sheep .. 73 105 132 87 112 £°gs .. 11 12 19 18 16 Swine .. 6 7 18 7 Dairy produce 102 104 86 100 134

475 485 474 424 488 THE EXHIBITS.

i- lie feature of the show was the improving display of cattle, the strong entry in Hackneys, th.e all-round) good exhibition in sheep, arid the display in the dairy produce section. & fow <4 U» wim&lg

had won honours at other District shows, fand also at Metropolitan exhibitions. Even where competition) was lacking the quality of the animals forward was unquestionable. Those forward had no need to feaii competition, and this in some cases had the effect of keeping others back.; We pass now to a brief comment of the various sections.

Cattle; In the Ayshire section, Mr Thos. Barr, of Owaka, was the chief exhibitor. Hi? cattle wore in fair condition, and in point of merit quite tin to the average at district shows. Mr Barr has the makings of a fine herd, and with a little attention need not be afraid to meet good competition. The only other exhibitors were Mr A. H. Anderson and Messrs Barr and Duley. There were some very fine animals in the Shorthorn ring, Mr D. Murray and Mr J. S. Fleming (Clarksvillej taking the bulk of the prizes and dividing the champions. Crossbred cattle ' were a strong section, and some very fine dairy cows were brought forward by Messrs Geo. Anderson, A. Stevenson, G, T. Dent, J. C. Anderson, W. Smith, and others. In fact, this was ' one of the most- attractive rings in the cattle sections. Draught Horses. This section was not by any ; means 90 good as one had a right to expect from a line agricultural district. Thcro was no fault to find with the animals forward, but the lack of competition was disappointing. Evidently the farmers are devoting the bulk of their attention to dairying, wool, and the fat stock market. There were only two stallions in the aged ring, Mr Murray's Blair Athol and Colonial King. They were followed by several meagre rings of colts. ' There were four ontries for brood mare, but only one came foruar.i, Ah- lwing's 'Belle' who was placed at both the Taieri and Dunedin as a two year old and has had a very successful career. Her foal at foot was by Mr luurray's Colonial King, and she was accorded the Champion card for the best mare or filly. The three year old fillies were a fair ring, the Calder La'ds catching the eye. In the two year olds a nice filly, the property of Mi' Murray, by Baron Fyvie, and a Shepherd Lad mare, was awarded 1 the red ticket. The yearlings were a better ring. The first prize went to an Abbot and the second and third' to Cal* der lads, and a pair by the latter sire took first in the class for to year old colt or fillies. Mr Ix-ving's Baron Clinton who took first honours in the 3 year old class was adjudged the best Clydesdale animal on the ground, and also the best entire. The prize for most points went to Mr Murray.

Light Horses,

There was only one class for thorough brcds, and there were only two entries. Hackneys were well represented, the harness and saddle horses being very fair. The weight carriers and colts brought some fair animals into the ring, l but we have the nverage standard generally much higher. The harness horses also brought good rings but outside the prize-takers there was nothing very special. Sheep.''

There was an improving entry in sheep us a whole. The judges in their expressions of opinion said it was a good class all round, the Homneys and Leicesters expecially. They particularly mentioned that the sheep were shown in their natural condition, and there \va9 no artificial making up for show purposes. In the Romneys the competition was very keen, and it was very hard to decide, especially in the ewe classes. The Southdowns were only fair. The 15order Leicester ram was fit for any show. The fats and cross-breds were exceptionally good. There was no entries in Merinos. In Leicesters the exhibitors were Messrs D. Murray, J. C. Anderson, Chas. Shand, John Murray, and Jno. Lockhart (Milton). Romneys were strong, the exhibitors being Messrs W, Marshall, 1). Murray, S. \V. Moffat, A. H. Moffat and Jas. Lockhart, G. Moffat, A. Houliston. Mr Murray took two champion cards and the prize for most Mr I). Morgan divided honours with Mr Murray in the Downs but they were the only exhibitors. Corriedales were left to Mr Murray with two exhibits from Mr Marshall but in cross-breds there was fair competition, the prizes going to Messrs Geo. Moffat, A. H. Maffat, Jno. Tough, S. W. Moffat and J. K. Russel. In fat sheep tli£ chief prizes went to A. 11. and S. W. MolVnt and John Tough. In the pen of fiye fat 2-tooths one exhibit was disqualified for being shown in the wool. Dogs and Swine.

There was sixteen entries in the three classes of dogs, the best competition' being in rough-coated collie, in which there were nine entries. There were seven entries in four classes of swine. Dairy Produce. There was splendid competition right through in this section. The quality bore favourable comparison with former shows, and much of the butter was of superior quality. Some exhibits were, however, very faulty in colour and texture. There were twenty entry's in 21bs fresh butter, and the first prize went to Mrs King, of ■GreonJield, with a very nice sweet quality butter. Mrs W. Ross was second, Miss Davis third and Mrs Sarginson fourth. In the fresh butter a week old, Mrs Sarginson was Ist and Mrs Lawrence 2, Mrsi Taylor 3, and Mrs Jas. Willocks fourth. The quality was good and many of the exhibits of even merit. The separator butter was fair. There were 15 entries and the best was quite up to the mark, though there were several faulty exhibits. The powdered butter was all pretty good, and so was the 2lbs separator, or not separator. There was only six entries in salt butter, Mrs Lawrence getting first prize. Fancy butter only brought one entry. Mrs Sarginson was the largest prize-later in butter. There were no cheeses. Tne hams were fair. The baking was very good, some exhibits being excellent. Mrs F. Ludlow got first lor oat cakes, Mrs Peattie for both oven and girdle scones, while Mrs Bennet, of Rock and Pillar, was awarded first prize ior home made loaf. Booths and Stands.

The booths and stands brought in a revenue of £0.4 13/. There was a circus tent, a merry-go-round and a haunted swing, besides several other, ftU <?t which &ppßat«j| tq

'do business. In Addition to the exibits mentioned under Section Q. the Loan Co. and A. and T. Burt exhibited churns and separators, the Singer and the Standard Ma'cliine Cos. Nad sewing machines?, Ninnno and Blair manures, etc. and Marshall & Summers had a cycle stand, and Mr Thomson had on exhibition cuttl& and' horse medicine outfits while Messrs 1/unino and Redding had an exhibit of traps.

PRIZE LIST

Section A, AYRSHIRE CATTLE,

Attending Members Messrs W, Smith and John Christie. Judge—Mr A. McPhail.

Cow, in milk, any age—lst Is, 2nd 10i, Brd hon. cer. Two entries— Thos Barr (Owaka) 1 and 2. Cow, ,'dry, any age—lst £1 (gift of Mr Wm. Aitohison, 2nd 10s, "3rd hon. oer. Two entries— Thoa. Barr 1, A. H, And.rson (Stirling) 2. Heifer, three years old, in milk or apparently in calf—lst £1 Is, 2nd 10s, Brd hon. cer. One entry—T. Birr. Heifer, two years old-l-t £l, 2id year's subscription 10 the B'.ee Press, 3rd hon. oer. Three entries— T. Bart 1 and 2, A.'H. Anderson 8. Cow and two of her prog, ny—lst £l,2nd 10a, 3rd hon. oer. Oue en ley —T. Barr.

Best Cow or Heifer on the ground —Champion Card. Three enins— T. Barr 1.

Bull, two yeara old—l si 15?, 2 <1 7s 6d, 3rd hon. oer. One entryDaley and Barr (Owaka). Animal of tte Ayrslrre breed, bred by exhibitor—lst Champion Card.—T. Barr.

Best Bull on ground—Cham pion Chrd.—Duley and Barr.

Section B SHORTHORN CATTLE.

Attending . Members -r- Messrs Geo. Anderson and Robt. Lawrence.

Judge—Mr R. Sh&nnan

Bu'l, 8 years and upwards-Ist £1 10j, 2nd 15?, 3rd hon cer. Two en lies—D. Murray (Clydeva'e) 1, Ola-k and Boyd (Lovell's Flat) 2. Bull, one year old—lst £1 Is, 2nd 103, 3rd hon oer. One ent-y John Gordon (Toiro). Best Shorthorn Bull on the ground—Champion Card. One entry —D. Murray. Cow, any age—lst £1 Is, 2nd 103, 3rd hon oer. Two entries— J S. Fleming (Clarkßville) 1, G. T. Dent (Rivereide) 2 Heifer, three years old, in milk or apparently in calf—lst £l, 2nd 10s, 3rd hon cer. One entry—J. S. Firming. Heifer, two years old—lst £l, 2nd year's subscription to Clutha Leader, 3rd hon cer. Four entries— D. Murray 1, 2 and 8. 21 Heifer, one year old—lst £1 Is, 2nd value 10s, gift of Whiteombe and Tombs, Dunedin, per Clutha Leader, 3rd hon. cer. Three entries— . Murray 1 and 2, J. S. Fleming 3. Best Animal of the Shorthorn breed, -bred by exhibitor—Champion Card.—D. Murrav. Best Shorthorn Cow or Heifer on the ground-Champion Card. —J. 8. F.eming. Section C. CROSSBRED CATTLE. Attending Members—Messrs George Vnderson and Wm. MofTat.

Judges—Messrs McPhail and Shennan.

Best Cnw for dairy purposes, 'laving regard both to milk and beef—bfc £1 Is, 2nd 10s, Brd hon. cer, -Two entries—A. Stevenson (Ba 1 ■lutha) 1, Geo. Anderson (Stirling) 2. D'iry Oow, any Bge, in milkIs!; £ I Is, 2nd 10s, 3rd hon. cer. Four nh-i s—A. Stevenson 1 and 2, 6 Oenl 8. ■

Dairy Cow, apparently in calf—--Ist £ 1 is. entries—G. -Minon Wright 8.

Pair Dairy CowS, in full milk—--Ist valud £1 10s, 2nd 16s, 3rd hon. ;rr. Three entries—A. Stevenson 1 iml 2.

' Beat Cottir's Cow, where not more than Ihroo are kept-Is l £l, 2nd 10s, 8"d bon. oer. Five entries—Wro. Hnlb-rt" (B-ilclrttha) 1, H. P. (Balc'ntba) 2 Mrs W. Stewart (Palolutha N.) 8. 1 Heifer, two years old—ls-1 £1 1", gift of Mr G. H. Gilroy, Stirling, 2nd 103 6d, 3rd hon. cer. Five ntriea—Geo. Anderson 1, J. 0. Anderson (Stirling) 2 and 8. Heifer, one year old—lst £1 I°, 2nd 10s 6d, 3rd "hon. cer. Seven entries—D. Murray 1, Wm. Smith (Stirling) 2, J. 0. Anderson 8. Best Cow, any breed or cross, for dairy purposes, in milk or in calf—lst £1 Is, gift of Mr J. 0. Anderson, Stirling, 2nd hon. cer. Two entries A Stevenson 1.

Best Holstein, Aldemey, or Jprsey Cow for milk purposes—lst 203, 2nd 10b. One entry—A. Stevenson. Fat Cow or Heifer—lst £1 Is, 2nd 10s 3rd hon. oer. Two entriesSimon Wright 1.

Section D. DRAUGHT HORSES,

Attending Members—Messrs D. Sheddan, J. G. Anderson, H.H. Clarke. Judges—Messrs John Nimmo and R. Gawn, jun.

Entire Horse, four years old and upwards—lat silver cnp, 2nd £1 Is (gift of D, Bryce, Lovell's Flat), 8-d hon e'er. Two entries—D. Murray's Colonial King 1, D. Murray's Blair Athol 2,

! Entire .doll, three years old, sire to be stated—lst £llo*, 2n I £l, 3rd hju oer. Two entries liioLiarri

Irving's, junr. (Clinton) Biron Clinton 1, I'. B-jcj (Loveli's Flat.) fi. Entire Colt, two years old, t-ire to be stated—lst £1 Is (g : fr, of Messrs Dunn and Red.ing, Balclutha), ,2nd 10a, 3rd hon cer. hr->«. uu tries— James Paticks (Ouiraui) B.ildie Dougall 1, J. hn Rendali (Te Uouka; 2 Entire Colt or Gelding, one year' old, sire to bo stated —lst value £1 (gift uf Messrs Kemptharne, Pro.,-' ser, and Cj., per Mr W. Gues.), 2ad 10j, Sid hon cer. Ihiee entries— M rrison and Black (Kaaungata) 1, A. Barclay (Kaitangatu) 2 Brood Mare, in foal <jr with foal at foot—lst £1 10j (gift of Stock Agents' Association, l'unediu), 2nd £1 Is (gift of Mr Wm. Dallas, sen.), 3rd hon oer. Four entrits, lut only one forward—R.'lrviDg'H Belle. Filly, three years old, giro to be stated —lst: 2 tons ground lime (gift ot Milburn Lime, and Cement Co.), 2nd 153, Brd bon cer, bit entrios— aR. Robinson (Moneymore) 1, Geo. Logie (Stirling) 2, Adam Bell (Stirlin ) 3. Filly, two years old, sire to be stated.—lst bale binder twine (gift of Messrs Donaghy and Co., Dunudin), 2nd 10?, 3rd hon ctr. Seven entries —D. M<irMy 1, D. B yea 2, Mn R, Rotinaon 8.

Filly, one year old, sire ti be stated—lst £1 la (gift of Mr A. E. Farqulnr, Stirling), 2ud 10-, 3cd boa our. Nine "entries—M'Piiail Bros., (Clinton) 1, Morrison and Black 2, it. Hastings (Stirli g) 3. Gel ling, three years old and upwards—lst £1 10j (gift •• f Stock Agei'ts' Association, Duned u), 2nd £'i Is, 3rd hon cer. o.;e entry — J..& \V. Smith (Stirling). Gelding, two years old, si e to bo stated—lit £1 Is, 2nd 10;. T«o entries—J. & vV. Smith 1. To the owner of sire o' the Best Two Yearling Colts or Fillies, sire to be stated bur not exhibited in this class—lst £l, 2ad 10s. Two entries —D. Bryce 1, D. Murray 2. Best Clydesdale Animal on the Ground—Champion card. Baron Clinton.

Best Mare Or Filly on the ground—Champion oard—R. Irving. Best Ehtire on the ground— Cnatnpion card.—Baron Clinton. Most points in Draught Horses —Champion oard.—D. Murray.

Section E. THOROUGHBRED HORSES AND HACKNEYS.

Attending Members—Messrs Joseph Smith, A. Petrio, Jes. Thomson, and H. T. Stodart. ? Judges—Messrs J. O'Brien and Geo. Ruthven.

Entire Horse, thoroughbred, three years old aud upwards—lst £1 103, 2nd £l, 3rd hon. cer. Two entries—M. Murray's (Balclulh i) Sir Dove 1.

Best thoroughbred Entire on tlitground—Champion Card.—Sir Dove. Carriage Btallioa or Hicknoy—--Ist £1 10<, 2nd 10s (both gift" of Dr Burnett, Biiolutha), 3rd hon. cer. One entry—D, Murray. Hsckney Mare, any age. in foa! or with foal at foot—lst £l, 2nd 10j. Twn entries—Q. Anderson 1.

Hackney Colt or Filly, two years old—lst IS 3 , 2ad 7s 01. T«o' entries- J. C. Anderson 1, R. L. Orofs (Warepa)2. Hackoey Colt or Fillv, one year old—l=t 15?, 2nd 7s 6d. Two entries—A. J. Murdoch (Waiwera !•) 1.

Entire Pony, under 14 handsIs". 20;, 2nd 10s. One entry—A. Francis' Sunlight. Pony, mare or gelding, under 14 hands high- Ist £1 Is (gift of Mr Oh as. Shand, Hillend), 2nd 10-, B.*d hon cr. Saven entries—J fan Oh i'm'o Warepa, 1 and 3 ; W Aysc*, Kii hikn, 2.

Pony, mare or gelding, under 12f hands high—lst £1 Is, 2nd 10', 3rd hon cer. Three entries— H. Blaikio 1, J >hn Crich'on 2,

Fony, mare or gelding, H hands or under, shown in harness, —lst 20i (gift of Mr R. Mackenzie, Dunedin), 2nd 103. Eleven entries —J. Hood, Mi'ton, 1, W. Ayson 2, John Chrisire 8.

Section F. Attending Members—Mossra Joseph Smith, A. Petrie, Jas. Thomson, and H. T. Stodart. Judges—Messrs J. O'Brien and Geo. I£uthven.

Mare or Gelding, to be shown in value £1 la (cjiffc of Mr Gawn, Balelutha), 2nd 10=< 6d, Brl hon cer. Four entries—G. K. Wallace (HilVd) 1, C. Green (Ciiftoi.) 2, Import 0. (Balelutha) 3. Best Spring Dray Horse—lst £1 Is, 2nd 103. Two en-trie'— Jihn Christie (Wa?epa) 1, C. Green, 2. Weight-carrying Hack, mare or gelding, to carry up to 15 stone—--Ist £2 2s (gift of Messrs Grigor tind Tnglis), 2nd £1 Is, (gift of-Mr 0. N. Draper, Dunedin), Brd hon. cer. five entrifF—H. Pell, (Milton) 1, Lrcbhead Bros., (Balelutha) 2, J. D. Sim (Purekireii) 3. Hack, mare or gelding, to carry up to 13 stone—lst £2 (gift of Stock Agents' Association, Dunedin), 2nd £1 (gift of Stock Agents' Association, Dunedin), 3rd hon. cer. Ellev n entries—Lorhbead Bros., 1, Albert Thomson (Balelutha) 2, Walter Murray (Warepa) 8. Hack, mare or geldino: to carry Uji to ll stone—lei £1 Is, 2ad IQj 6d,

Eighteen entries—M. T. Jackonn (Bomihapa) 1, James Smith (Greenfield) 2. Fair Walking Saddle florae, ma--e or gelding-lsfc £1 Is (gift of Mr D. T. Fleming), 2ad ban cer, Eight entries—J.is. Criiu (Balclutha) 1. • Cob, 15 hands or under G. fl. Reid, Balclutha), 2nd 10', Bnl lion cei Seven entri s—H. H. Giarke (Barnego) I. J. & W. Paterson (B..lelutba) 2, Walter Murray, Warepa, 8. Best Troop Horse, to bo rid len over hurdle in ring and must be ridden by trooper in uniform, the horse to be the bona fide property of a member of any -Mounted Rifle Corps, and must be the horse used during time of camp—--Ist £2 2j (gift of the Olutha Mounted Riflaa) and £1 la (gift of Mr T. Gil Mi'ur), 2ad £1 Is (gift of the Olutha. Mounted Rifles). Seven entries— Albert Thorns >n, 1, M. T. Jickman, 2, Win. Hay (Rormhapa) 8, John Duff (Balclutha) 4. Single .Baggy Horse, mare or gelding, to ba driven in vehicle—lst £1 Is, 2nd 10s 6d, Brd hon ofr. Thirteen entnei— D. M'Neil (Clifton) 1, Jitines S n lb, 2, W. E. Moffat. (Te fJouka) 8. Pair Buggy Horses, mare? or geldings, to be driven in vehicle, raun bo propi rty of one owner—lst 80 2nd 12s 6.1, (both gifts of Dr Stenhouse, Balclutha), Brd hon. cer. Two el tiies—Begg Br. s. (Pukeawa) 1, John Geggio (Puer •>,) 2. Best Dogcart Horse, mare or f?elding, to be-driven in two-wheeled vehicle—lst year's subicription to Ohujc Witness, value £1 o-, 2,id 10-!. Seven entries—M T. Jackmao, 1, ■/. D Laadela (Baljlutia) 2, J. D. Sim 8.

Lady's Hack, to be ridden by a lady—lst £2 («ift of Mr Daniel Stewart, Balclntha), 2nd value 2ls (gift of Mr B. O'Connor, Balcluiha), 3rd hon cer. Two entries—D. M'Neil, 1.

Best Lady Rider—lst £1 Is, 2nd 10 1, 3rd hon cer.—Misa Laine (Warepa). Single Horsd Driving Competition—lst 20-;, 2id lOj. Two competitors cannot drive the same hirses. One entry—John Welltnau (Henley) Col-, 1. Polo or Stockmen's Race—lst £l, 2nd 10'. Eight entries—John Wright, 1, Geo. Bain, 2, Best Hunting Horse, over three flights of hurdles—lst £2 2s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s. F; ur eon entries—G. Fisher (Mataura) 1, J. Duff 2, J. Wright 3,

High Leap—lst £1 10s (gift of Mr Jas. Thomson, Balclntha), 2nd Jjl (gift of Mr Simon Wright, Balclu ha). Five entries—Geo. Bartlett's horse (ridden by G. Bain) and Lochhead Bros. ti<;d at 4ft lOin, and divided Ist and 2nd.

Section. H. LEICESTERS

Attending Members—Messrs 'A, Moffat and W. Marshall.

Judge—Mr John Elliott,

Ram. 4-tooth or over—lst £l, 2nd 10s 61, 3rd hon cer. One entry —James Lockbart 1 und champion.

Kara, 4-tooth—lst 203 (gift .of Mr W. Cr. Scott, Cheetwocl), 2nd 10Two entries—J. 0. Arderson (Stirling) 1, Chas. Shand (Hi'lend) 2.

Ram, 2-tooth 10s, 3rd hon ear. Pour entries— I C. Ander on. 1, Chas Shand 2, D. Murray 3. Two Rims, 2 tooth—lst £1 Is, 2nd 10s 3rd hon cer. Fonr entries —Chas. Hhand, 1. J. 0. Anderson, 2, D. Mirrav 3

Ewe, with lamb at foot—lst £1 .gift of Mr T. Sinclair, Balelutha), 2nd 10s, 3rd hon cer. Two entries— D. Mm ray, 1 and 2. Two Ewes, with lambs at foot —lst £1 Is (gift of Mr E. Bowler, Dunedin), 2nd 10s, 3rd hon cer. One entry—D. Murray. One Ewe, 2-tooth 2nd 10s, 3rd lion cer. Six entries— John Murray, 1 and champion, D. Murray, 2 and 3, J. 0. Anderson 4. Two Ewes, 2-tooth—lst £1 Is, 2nd 103, 3rd hon cer. Three entries —D. Murray 1 and 3, J. 0. Anderson o,

Best Leicester Ram on the ground.—Champion card—J. Lockhart.

Best Leicester Ewe on tbe ground —Champion card.—John Murray. Best Leie ster on the ground—£l 10? (gift of the President, Mr John Bsro'ay).—John Murray. Most points in Leicesters.— Champion card.—D. Murray.

Section I. ROMNEY MABSH.

Attending Members John Begg, jun., and S W.Moffat.

Judges—Messrs Donald Manson and John Elliott,

Ram 4-tooth or over—lst LI, 2nd 10s, 3rd hon cer. Six eutries —D. Murray I and 2A. H. Moffat 3.

Ram, 4 tooth 10s. Three entries—W. Marsha'l 1 and 8, Jas. Lcckhart (Milton) 2. Earn, 2-tooth—lst LI, 2nd 10s, 3rd hon cer. Six entrie:—D. Murray 1, Jas. Lockhart 2 and 8. Two Bams, 2-tooth 2nd 10s (both gifts of Begg firos., Hillend), 3rd hon cer. Three entries— D. Murray 1 and 2, W. Marshill 8. Ewe with lamb at foo I ;—lst, Jul, 2ad 10a (both gifts of Begg 6m

Hillend), Bid hon oer. Bight entries —b, Murray 1, Jas. Lockhart 2, A. H. Moffat 8. '

T-wo Ewes, with lamb at toot —lst Ll. 2nd 10s, Brd hou oer. Five entries—J s. Lockhart 1, 1). Murray 2 and 8.

Ewe, 2-toofch—lst Ll, 2nd 10s, 3rd hen cer. Eight entries—A. H. Moffat 1, A. Houliston 2, Geo Moff it

Two Ewes, 2 tooth (gift of Messrs Brinsley and Co., Dunudin), 2nd 3rd hon cer. Six entries—A E. Moffat 1, S. W. M tig t 2, W. Ma'shall 3.

Best Romney Mirfih Ram on the gi ound Champion Card. D. Munay. Best R.muey Marsh J-we ou tLe gfOttid —Ciampna Card. D. Murray. Beit Romney on the groundsel 10.4 (gift of th i president, Mr Jno Barclay.) \V, Murshall. Most points in Komney Marsh —Champion Card. 1). Munay.

Section J. DOvVNS.

A tending Members: John Begg, jun., a-:d S W. Mdfat.

Judges—Messrs Donald Manson and John Elliott.

Bam, 4-tooth or over—lst Ll, 2nd 10s, 3rd lion cer Two entries—0. Murray 1 and 2. Two Ewes with lamb at foot—--Ist Ijl, 2nd 10d, 3rd hon cer. Four en tried—l). Murray 1 and 3, D. Morgan 2.

Two Ewes, 2-tooth 2nd 10$, 3rd hon cer, One entry D. Morgan.

Two Ewe Hoggets One entry—D. Moigan.

Section K. HALF OR WBUEI) HALF-BRED,

Attending Members John Murray, and J. D. LanJcls.

Judgo-Mr Wm. McGillivray.

Earn, 4-tooth or over, half or inbred half-bred Kaitangata coal delivered at Balolu ha (gift of the N, Z, Coal and Oil Do.), 3rd hon cer. One entry—D. Murray. Ram, 4-tooth—lst 20s, 2nd 10s. One entry—D. Murray. Ram, 2-tooth seeds value 10s 6d (gift of Messrs J. I£. Watson and Co., Dunedin), 3rd hon cer. Two entries—D. Murray 1 and 2.

Two Ewes, 4-tooth *or over, (half or inbred half-bred), with lambs at foot—lst Ll Is, 2nd 10s, 3rd hon cer. Two cc tries—D. Murray 1 and 2. Two Ewe , Hoggets, half or inbred half-bred—lst Ll Is, 2nd 10s, 3rd hon cer. One entry—W. Marshall.

Ewe dry, 4 tooth or ove \ —no entry— For exhibition only. Two entries—D. Murray.

Pen of five Half or In-bred lialf-bred Hoggets, ewes or wethers—--Ist Pgals M'Dougall's dip (gift of Messrs M'Dougall Bros.), 2nd set of swingle-trees (gift of Mr Jas. Balclutha), 3rd hon cer. One entry —W. Marshall 1.

Section L. CEOSSBEED SHEEP.

Attending Members —W. Dalglie-b. and Ja". Lumond. Judges—Messrs Hanson and Elliott,

Pen of two Ewes, any age, strong-woolled, in lamb or with lamb at foot—lst sack of flour (gift of Messrs J and W. Sheddan, Waiwera, per Mr W. Guest), 2nd 10s Gd, 3rd hon cer. Two entries—A. H. Moffat, 1, G.Moffat 2. Pen ot Two Ewe Hoggets Ut Ll Is, 2nd 10s, 3rd hon cer. Three entries—Geo M Hit 1, Jobn T< ugh (Milton) 2 and 8. Pen of five Hoggets, ewes or wethers, bred by exhibitor—lst Ll 10.-, 2nd Ll Is (both gifts of the Stock Agents Association, Dunedin), 3rd hon cer. Three entries—Geo Moffat 1, S. W. Moffat 2, A Houliston 3. Pen of five Crossbred Hoggets, ewes or wethers—lst Sgals M'Dovigall's dip value 25s (gift of Messrs M'Dougall 8r03.), 2nd 15s, 3rd hon cer. Four entrie'—John Tough 1, G. Moffat 2 X. W. Moffat 3.

Ten of 5 Crossbred Hoggets, Ewes or Withers—lst LI, 2nd 10 J , (This class is open only to three who have never taken a priza at the Clut 1 . a Show). One entry—J. E. Russell (Warepa) 1.

Section M. FAT SHEEP.

Attending Members John Murray, and J. D. Landela.

Judge—Mr Walter Murray.

Pen of five fat Sheep, 2-tooth —lst LI 10s, 2nd 15s (both gifts of the Stock Agents Association), 3rd hon cer. Three entries—A. H. Moffat 1, S. W. Moffat 2.

Pen of not less than five Crossbred Wethers most suitable for freezing n r 't exceeding 2-shear. and not to exceed 1401bs live weight—lst Ll 10s 2nd 15s, Brd hon cer Two entries -S. W. Moffitl, A. H Mofiat 2. Pen of five Fat Sheep, any weight (not to exceed 2 shear)—lst Ll, 2nd 10s, 3rd hon oer. Three entries—John Tough 1 and 2, A, H. Moffat 3. A Pen of not less than five Fat Lambs, any breed or cross—lst Ll Is (gift of Mr A. Cunningham, Hillend), 2nd 10s, Brd hon oer. Four entriesJohn Tough 1 and 2, Simon Wright 3%

Section N. DOGS.

Attending Members li. M>rgan and B. W. Moffat.

Judgo—Mr Win. McGillivray. Bearded Collie 10s. Thieo entries—R tlouli to il, G. Hvvey (Stirling) 2, Symjns Bos. (Ba«n3go) 8. Smooth Col if 10s. Four ei,tries—D. Morgan 1, Jack Wright 2, J. D.Sim (Piuekireki) 3.

Rough Coated Collie 2nd 10s. Nine entries—A. M«'Kenzie (Puerua) 1, A. Houliston 2, A. H. Anderson 8.

Section 0. SWINE.

Attending Membjra —U. Jf>rgan. and W S. Moffat

Judge—Mr David Morgan. Sow any age, Berkshire Ll, 2nd 10s. One entry—Mrs Rut. Lawrence 1.

Boar, any ago, Yorkshire Ll, 2nd 10s. One entry—H. H. Chrke 1.

Sow, any a,'a, Yo'kshire 20s, 2nd 10<. Two entries—H, H. Clarke 1, Simon Wright 2.

Pen of two Porkers under 4 in tilths old, any breed—lst Ll, 2nd 10s. Three uituej -Simon Wright 1 and 2.

Section P. DAIIIV PRODUCE.

Attending Mmh '-a—J. A. Somerville, 0, W. Wood and W. i;. Sanderson.

Judges—jMcosra Win. Sawers and Miss Charters.

21b Fresh Butter in lib rolls—--Ist L2 (gift of Warehousemen s Association, Dunedin, per Mr Wm. Guest, Balclutha), 2nd Ll Is, 3rd ss. Twenty > ntries—Mrs E. Kin# (Greenfield) 1, Mrs W. Ro;s (Warepa) 2, Miss t)avis 3, Mrs Sarginson (Toiro) 1.

21b Fresh Butter in lib Rolls —to be lodged with the secretary at the County Chambers, Balclutha, between 6 and 8 o'clock p m on Fiiday, the 26th November.--Ist, L2 2nd Ll (gift of Warehousemen's Association, Dunedin, per Wm. Guest, Balclutha), 3 d two tins biscuits (gift of i hoenix Co , Duned.n, per Wm Guest, lialclutha), 4th hon cer, fc-ixteen en-iies—-Mrs Sarg nson 1, Mrs R. Lawence 2, Mrs Wm. Taylor 3, Mrs J as. \Villocks 4.

21b Separator Butter in lib rolls goods value Ll Is (bo'h gifts of the Import Co., Balclutha), 3rd ss, 4th lion car. Fifteen entiies—Miss Johnston (Balclutha) 1, Mrs W. Sparks (Awarnangu) 2, Miss F. Couston (Toiro) 8.

21b Powdered Butter in lib rolls —lst LI Is, 2nd pair boots value 10/ (gift of Mr S. H. James, Balclutha), 3rd ss, 4th hon. cer. Thirteen entries—Mrs Sarginson 1, Miss Davis 2, Mrs Ja?. Willocks 8, Mrs John ghiels (Puerm) 4. i 2ib Fresh Butter, open to separator or non-separator—lst LI, 2nd 10s 6d, 3rd ss. Fou'teen entries— M s W. Sparks 1, Miss Simpson (Kakapuaka) 2, Miss 0 Coufcton 3, Mrs Jas. Stevenson (Rosel ank) 4. Salt Butter, not less than 101b in keg, crock, or box—lst value LI 10s (gift of Messrs Eyrie and Co., 'lalclutha), 2nd Ll (gift of Retailers' Association, Dunedin, per W. Guest), 3 d two tins biscuits (gift cf Messrs dudson and C.0., por Mr Win. Guest), Ith hon cer. Hx entries—Mrs R. I.awrence 1, Mrs Ja . Willocks 2, Mis W. Taylor 3. Foe best display Fancy Butter—--Ist Ll Is, 2nd ss, 3rd hon. cer. One on'ry—Mrs Peattie (Clarkesvdle) 1. * Largest Prizetaker in Butter and Cheese Champion Card. Mrs Sarginson.

Pair Smoked Hams 2nd hon cer. One entry Simon W right. Pair Green Hams%-lst 10i 2nd, hon cer. One entry—S. Wright. Roll of Bacon hon cer. One Wright.

Plain Oaten Cake—lst value 10s (gift of Mr A. E. Bragg, Balclutha) 2nd hon cer. Five entries—Mrs F. Ludlow 1 Mrs Ja«. Craig 2, Mrs Alex, McDonald 8.

Six Oven Scones—lst 10s, 2nd hon cer. Thirteen entries—Mrs B. Peattie 1, Mrs John Dow (E ist Taieri) 2.

Six Girdle'd Scones 2nd ss. Twelve entres—Mrs Peattie 1, Mrs Alex McDonald 2. Best Home-made Loaf 10s, 2nd 5?. Seven entries—Mrs Bennett (Rock and Pillar) 1, Mrs R. Peattie 2. For Most P( ints in Oiten Scones, Cakes, and Home-made Loaf —Champion Card. Mrs Peattie. Heaviest Basket of One Dozen Hen Eggs—ss. Five ent'ies—Mrs W. Stewarc 1, Mrs W. Gr ffi h 2. Heaviest Basket of One Dozen Duck Eggs—ss. Three entries—Mrs Liwrence 1, Win Heckler 2. Heav'est Basket of One Dozen Turkey Eggs—ss. One entry—Mia Griffith.

Section Q. Agricultural and Dairy Implements for Exhibi'ion only. James Clark (Balclutha)—Station Waggon, 2 trigs, and a Spring Dray. J. G. liondorsou (Stirling)—Wagon-t etto, Gig. and Spring Dray. Hordern and White (Dunedm) 1 Buggy. C. Gamble (East Taieri)—l Fuvm, Dc&y, 1 Seeing