WADE. AUTUMN FAIR. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXIII, Issue 3013, 23 March 1867, Page 5

WADE. AUTUMN FAIR. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

The Autumn Pair at this township c*tne off «n Monday last, the 18th. The weather was most propitious, and the quantity and quality of stock was still on the increase from that of the previous fairs. Though the price of the stock at the present was low : yet most of thu lots changed hands at average rates. There was also a large supply of pigs, but as high prices were asked only a few were sold. The produce samples were also on the increase, as will be seen by the judges' report. Altogether the fair was a decided improvement on the last one, and there is little fear that now as the surrounding settlements become more fully cognizant of the advantage of this regular market, advertised to take place three times every year on stated days, preparations can be made accordingly to meet the times, and have a good supply of stock and produce ready for each returning period. It was a subject of much regret that our worthy judges Messrs. Cooper and Cadman were unavoidably absent, being required in Auckland on a special jury. Their place was, however, filled by Messrs. Haulton and Crago, who at 2 p.m. made their inspection, with the following result :—

Pbodttoe. Samples of very fine maize : Ist prize, to Mr. A. Jacob ; 2nd prize, Mr. Jack. Grapes of superior quality : Mr. Henry Lloyd, who also exhibited some capital cheese, made at his dairy, and equal to any of our colonial manufacture. Mr. Maurice Kelly exhibited onions, white and red beet, pumpkins, &c, &c. Mr. Moffatt : Several kinds of grass-seed and rye, fine quality and clean. Mr. Jacob : Maize and apples. Mr. Henry Ducre : A very fine sample of seed wheat. Mr. Ottway : A fine pumpkin, weighing 441b, Major Stoney: Rye and cocksfoot grass<seed, pumpkins, cuouinbers, and maize.

Houses. j Ist prize, chesnut mare, Captain Clark, of Lucas Creek ,• 2ad prize, « fine colt of Major Cooper's.

Cattle. Ist prize, fat steer, to H. Dacre, Esq. ; also for having the best mixed lot of cattle at the fair. H. Farnall, Esq. : Bull, also lot of calves, Ist prize. R. Dacre, Esq. : Best dry cow, Ist prize j best pair of heifers, Ist prize. T. Lloyd, Esq. : Best dairy cow, Ist prize. James Lord, Esq. j Best pea of fat sheep, Ist prize. T. Lloyd, Esq.: Pen of fat sheep, 2nd prize.

Pigs. Ist prize, a splendid fat sow, Wright, Maori of Mahurangi. Best lot of pigs : Maurice Kelly, Ist piize.

POULTJRY. Mrs. M. Kelly : A French brood hen and chickens,

THE RACES. Long before noon on Tuesday last the beautiful beach, of the Orewa, two and a half miles long, generally so quiet and lonely, presented a gay and lively appearance. Troops of equestrians on prancing steeds, and groups of pedestrians in holiday attire, were scattered round the parts where fluttered to the wind the Sag that has braved the battle and the breeze a thousand years.

MXIDEN PIiAIE. The first event was the Maiden Plate, for which there were four entries : — PaiMarire (M. Kelly) 1 Kule (Selwin) 2 JenDy „, (Mr. Hull) 3 Betn (Mobs) 4 This was a very pretty race, and being only half a mile out and back again, w*s easily seen by all. Mr. Hull, of Mangawai, in blue silk jacket and oap, rode Jenny in true jockey style.

Tmi Wadjb Cup, The second event was the Wade Cup, l£-mile heats. There were only three entries for this race { — Captain Rye's Moustaohe (Mr. Hull) 3 11 H. Daore's Phoebe (M.£elly) 12 3 Mr. Nichol'sMile (DanMcSheny) 2 3 2 The sixth race caused considerable excitement, as Moustache, having barely saved his distance in the first heat, made up by -winning well the first place in the second, and thus made the third heat to be looked for with some anxiety, Mr. Hall, however, who is a capital rider, did not fail, and brought in the veteran in good style to win the cup.

The Ladies' Pckse, The third event was the Ladiea' Purse, for which there were three entries. Te Rori , ... „. (Te Hemar») 1 Moustache (Louis Rye, Esq.) 2 Parititi (Pomare) 3

Extra Each. Subscription Purse and Silver Spurs, presented by Mr. Baddley. This race was contested for by seven horses, and was run by Mr. Kellys horse Pai Marire,

HUBBLE UIC'E. The grand race of the day was the Hurdle Race over sir flights of hurdles, and for which seven horses started. As the hurdles were constructed rather narrow, the baulking and returning, and various falls and exploits consequent,- caused muoh excitement and merriment. The following were the order of, the horses, and running j— ' > Campbells chesnut horse Tom .. t . ..-. ... 1 Pomare's Lord Lyons " ... 2 H. Dacre'a Locomotive < .. ... 3 M. Kellys Father Prout * 4 Mr. Garrard's Darkey .- 0 Moss's Eetu 0 Mr. Selwin's Rule 0 Mr. N ichol' a Mile ... ... 0

Consolation Stakes. i< •The Consolation- Stakes was- contended* for by; Phoebe and Funny, and was won by the .former., Hack Race. r Then came the Hack Race, with -'six entries, — a very amusing race, from the various' exhibitions of horsemanship on the occasion. Won by Peter Pill, Mr. Heath, North Shore. There were two or three boat races during the intervals of the horse races, buijof which I did not .learn the particulars. 'Altogether the, jraces"went off most agreeably and well, and* a jvery pleasant day was passed by all on the Orewa sands. No place could be more suitable for races,' for even at the highest tide there is still a hard and level beach. On Tuesday it was low water at noon, and therefore the extent of sandy beach was second to none on the New Zealand shores. A' festire entertainment closed the day, > or rather ushered in the following day, by the votaries of Terpsiohore, at Mr, Hatfltld'a resioeaot, » ihorb dißUnoo from the On** bwoh,