LINCOLN AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW, 1874.

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LINCOLN AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW, 1874.

Committee :—Mr W. B. Andrew, Hon Col. Brett, Mr R. M. Bovey, Mr Samuel Bailey, Mr E. Curry, Mr C. T. Dudley. Mr John Gebbie, Mr Joseph Haydon, Mr A. C Knight, Mr Walter Lawry, Mr F. Marchant, Mr J. T. Matson, Mr J. G. Murray, Mr J. Mcßeth, Mr F. C. Murray, Mr A. P. O'Callaghan, Mr T. H. Parkinson, Mr W. H. Perryman, Mr F. Stedman, Mr E. Townshend, Mr J. N. Tosswill, Mr J. Mills, Mr Wm. White, Mr R. Wright, Mr F. Wright, hon secretary Mr W. Murray. The third Lincoln Agricultural and Pastoral Show has .been fully equal to its predecessors in every way, the result being most encouraging to all concerned, no doubt the general prosperity of the country helped it on, but too great praise can hardly be given to those spirited gentlemen who, through good and evil report have striven and succeeded in making the Lincoln show one of our annual exhibitions. The attendance was larger than last year, and there was a larger attendance of the betterhalves of the farmers. The show was held on the Lincoln Fair Company's ground, their yards being made use of as well as the pens erected last year by the show committee, which are intended to be permanently used for this purpose. The central position of Lincoln admirably adapts it for the show as it is about equal distances from Tai Tapu, Springston. Prebbleton and Broadfields. The working committee are certainly to be congratulated on the way in which the show was managed from beginning to end. There was no muddle and anyone possessed of a catalogue, although a perfect stranger, could walk through the grounds and find easily the various exhibits. There were the usual speculators from Christchurch present, and they all seemed to drive a good trade, the country people seeming to be very anxious to part with their superfluous cash. One defect was the bad accommodation for horses. All that visitors could do was to tie their unfortunate animals up anywhere, and let them shiver in the N.E. wind. There •was as large an attendance of visitors as last year, the Christchurch contingent being quite a stroDg one, and we believe that nearly all those present went away well pleased with what they had seen. Mr Sluis, of the Perthshire Arms, provided the refreshments, and certainly deserved great credit for his arrangements. A handsome marquee was erected on the ground, and a substantial luncheon served to all those requiring it at a moderate price. A band under the leadership of Mr Button was in attendance, and played energetically during the day. The show was a great success in every way, each department being better than last year's. The sheep were especially good, and will favorably compare with those shown at Leeston. Of course there was a certain want of condition both with them and the cattle, owing to the severe spring ; but still both classes showed a marked improvement on last year's exhibits. The draught horses were also good ; but the light horses were not up to the mark. Certainly the most marked feature in the show were the Romney Marsh sheep, which were excellent, and would be hard to beat anywhere, show>ng how well they are adapted to the heavy land near Lincoln. In the Pigs, Berkshires seemed the favorites, nearly all shown being of that breed. We are glad to say that there were more exhibits of dairy produce than last year ; but there was not such a good show of implements. The following were the judges in the various classes, and the gentlemen who acted officially during the day : Sheep judges —Messrs Lysaght, Marcroft, and H. F. Gray for private prizes ; Messrs Newton, Gray, and Marcroft for Leicesters and cross-breds ; Messrs Lysaght and Mcßeth for Lincolns and Romney Marsh ; and Messrs Jones, Rosewarne, and Cresswell for fat sheep. Cattle judges—Messrs W. Boag, J. Ferguson and J. McFarlane. For fat cattle, S. Garforth, W. Henderson, and J. Morrison. Horses, light—Messrs Hurse, Wilkin, and Delamain ; draught, Messrs J. C. Cameron, J. Stark, J. Page. Pigs—Messrs J. Miln, Overton, R. Duncan, and Osborn. Dairy Produce—Messrs R. Sutherland, Candy, and M'Connal. Sheep—Class stewards, Messrs Bovey, Marchant, J. G. Murray, and E. Townsend. Cattle Messrs R. Wright, Minchen, and W. Lawry. Light Horses— Messrs Perryman and H. Pannett. Draught Horses —F. C. Murray. Jno Gebbie. Pigs and implements —J. N. Tosswill, J. Sharp Dairy produce—Messrs W. B. Andrew and T. Shand. There were several policemen on the ground, but there was no disturbance of any kind. During the day the amount received at the gate amounted to £22 3s, an increase upon last year. We give below a detailed account of the various classes, commencing with SHEEP. These were undoubtedly the great feature of the show, and were, as a whole, excellent, the young stock showing, in most cases, better than the old, proving that great care has been exercised by the farmers in breeding. Of course, owing to the hard spring there was a certain want of condition, but this is owing more to the show taking place so early in the spring, than to any want of judgment in breeders. It is, no doubt, a good thing to have the show before the Christchurch one, but it is a pity that that is not held later in the year, if it were, it would certainly enable breeders to show their stock in higher condition, and more favourably impress visitors from other parts. The judges discharged their onerous duties most satisfactorily, and their decisions were marked with keen interest by the various exhibitors and others interested. Taking the classeß in the order in which stand on the catalogue, we come first to the private prizes. Sir J. C. Wilson's prize for the best pen of four Lincoln ewes of any age, open to all comers, brought two competitors, Messrs W. B. Andrew and W. Lawry. into the fie d. Mr W. Lawry took the first prize with a fine even lot of ewes, with grand carcases and an average amount of wool. Mr Andrew's were a good lot, but not so even, although finely fleeced. Mr Knight's prize for the best ten long woolled ewes of any age or breed not shown in any other class was competed for by Messrs W. B. Andrew. A. P. O'Callaghan, and W. Lawry. Mr O'Callaghan took the prize with a splenr'id pen of Romney Marsh ewes, bred by Dr Webster, th?t elicited universal admiration. Mr Andrew's pen were Lincolns, bred by himself, but were not in good condition ; they showed, however, a large percentage of lambs. Mr Lawry's exhibits were good, but not up to the other pens. For Messrs Matson and Oo's prize for the best twenty crossbred wether hoggets ther» was only one •entry, a matter of surprise, as successful

crossing is certainly one of the objects for which the show is held. Mr F. Wright, the sole exhibitor, showed a nice even lot of well grown full woolled healthy sheep, Lincoln cross, bred by the owner. For Mr R. M. Bovey's prize, for the best pen of twenty cross bred ewe hoggets, Messrs J. N. Tosswill, F. C. Murray, and P. G>mmack competed. Mr J. Gnmmack took the prize with some magnificent sheep of the Leicester cross, that were excellent both for mutton and wool, and must be profitable to the farmer who owns them. The other exhibits were fair, but call for no particular remark. For Mr \V. Marcroft's prize, for the best pen of ten long woolled ewe lambs, got by rams hired from him during the season, conditionally on there being three entries, there was only one entry, and consequently no prize was awarded. Leicester breed, Glass 1 —Earn above eighteen months old. In this class there were six entries. Mr Jas Gammack took a well deserved first prize with a fine ewe sheep, showing the true type of the Leicester breed. Mr VV. B. Andrew came second with a sheep of fine quality, though small, well shaped and woolled, and evidently a pure Leicester like the first prize-taker. Mr F. Wright took third prize with a sheep rather light in the fleece, but yet shewing lots of quality. Mr R. Wright was commended for a very useful animal. Messrs W. Lawry and J. N. Tosswill also shewed some fair rams. Class 2—Ham under eighteen months old. There were three entries, but one of the exhibitors, Mr T. Pannett, did not show his sheep; the other two exhibits of Mr W. B. Andrew and W. Lawry were rather inferior and wanting iu character, and the judges very properly awarded no prize. Class 4_Two ewes under eighteen months old. Mr S. Nutt took first prize with two splendid ewes of his own breeding. They shewed all the true characteristics of the breed, and we heard that fifteen guineas a piece was offered for them on the ground by a good judge. Mr James Gammack took second prize with some very good even sheep. Mr W. Lavyry also exhibited a nice pen. Class s—Five ewes above eighteen months old. There were only two entries for this class. Mr W. B. Andrew being the owner of both, and to them were awarded a first and second prize. The first prize pen were good, tut not equal to the younger sheep bred by the same gentleman. The second pen were very nearly as good as the others. Class 6 Five ewes, under eighteen months. There was only one pen, shown by Mr W. B, Andrew, who took first honors. They were nice little sheep, and showed all the true characteristics of the breed. LINCOLN BREED. Class 7—Ram, above eighteen months old. There were five entries, all bred by Messrs Sutton Bros, and shown by Messrs W. B Andrew, W. Lawry, and F. C. Murray. All shown were nearly alike, showing the true type of Lincoln's, with large frames and fleeces, good constitution, and very even in character. Mr W. B. Andrew took the first prize with a fine sheep, and was highly commended for another, and Mr W. Lawry took second prize with an animal very nearly equal in everv respect to the first prize taker. Class B—Ram, under eighteen months old. There were six entries, the exhibitors being Messrs W. B. Andrew, W. Lawry, W. Prebble, and W. Jackson. Mr W. B. Andrew took first and second prizes, and Mr Lawry, third. The prize-takers were good sheep of their class, but nothing remarkable. Class 9—Two ewes, above eighteen months old. Mr W. Lawry, the sole exhibitor, showed two pens, and gained first and second prize with thorn. They were not at all in good condition, but were very fair sheep. Class 10—Two ewes under eighteen months old. There were three pens shown by Messrs W. B. Andrew, J. Gammack, and W. Lawry. Mr Andrew secured first prize with an excellent couple, showing the true Lincoln shape. Mr Gammack's, which gained the second prize, looked as if they had a dash of Leicester blood. Mr Lawrey's were highly commended, but were only fair sheep. Class 11—Five ewes above eighteen months old. There were only two entries by Messrs Lawry and Andrew, the former taking first prize with the same pen that won Sir J. C. Wilson's prize, and Mr Andrew second with a finely fleeced pen, though somewhat uneven. Class 12—Five ewes under eighteen months old. There were four exhibits, and Mr Andrew took the first prize wi f h a grand pen. showing the true Lincoln characteristics, being'well grown, with heavy frames and a large amount of wool. Mr W. Lawry took second prize; but his sheep were small and out of condition. The same gentleman was commended for another pen. Mr H. W. Perryman also exhibited, but his sheep were not first-class. ROMNEY MARSH BREED. Class 13 Ram above eighteen months' old. Mr A. P. O'Callaghan showed two sheep bred by Dr Webstei, one of which took first prize. It was a grand sheep with a tremendous fleece, and is undoubtedly one of the best sheep (if not the best) of his breed ever shown in Canterbury ; he is of great, length and well shaped for a Romney ; his other exhibit was highly commended, but. did not carry such a heavy fleece. Mr W. Lawry took second prize with a sheep little inferior to the first prize taker, though hardly so even. Class 14—Ram under eighteen months' old. Mr O'Callaghan showed two fine rams, bred by Dr Webster ; they took first and second prizes ; they were both nice even sheep, but hardly showed as much quality as those in class 13. Class 16— Two ewes under eighteen months. Mr O'Callaghan took first prize with the only pen shown ; they were pretty sheep, showing all the characteristics of the breed. Class 17—Five ewes above eighteen months. There were three exhibits, two shown by Mr A. P. O'Callaghan, and one by Mr R. Davies. Mr O'Callaghan took first and second prizes, the first prize taker being a magnificent sheep, excellent in every way, and the second also extremely good, though not quite equal to the other. Mr Davies' were very inferior to the others. Class 18—Five ewes under eighteen months' old. Mr O'Callaghan showed an excellent pen, with all the true Romney characteristics, and took a well deserved first prize. CROSS-BREUS. Class 25—Five Ewes, of any age, New Zealand bred, the progeny of Merino ewes and long-woolled rams, of any pure breed, to be specified ; declaration to be made at time of entry. There was only one exhibit, Mr J. L. Blair's, of some Leicester cross boggetts. but these gained a well-deserved first prize, They were fine even sheep, showing thick wool, good carcase, and were a strong, judicious, profitable cross. Class 26—Five Ewes of any age or breed not included in the above classes. There were three exhibits. Mr W. B. Andrew took first prize with some I Lincoln hoggets good wool, and mutton sheep. Mr J. Gammack took second prize

with some pretty little Leicester hoggets, that bore strong evidence of the excellence of their sire. Mr R. Davis took a third prize for some Shropshire Downs, showing the marked features of the breed ; these sheep will probably be more appreciated after a time for the production of early mutton. FAT SHEEP. Class 27—Ten Ewes, of any age or breed. The first prize fell to S. Curlett, for some excessively fat sheep. Class 29—Ten wethers, of any age or breed. Mr. W. B. Andrew took the prize with some line mutton sheep Class 32—Ten lambs of any breed, two exhibitors, Messrs A. C. Knight aud W. B. Andrew, the former taking first prize and the latter second. Class 33—Ten lambs, first cross with Merino ewes. There was only one entry, Mr W. Minchens, and they were decidedly inferior, in fact, all the lambs shown were very poor. Extra stock—Mr A. P. O'Callaghan showed three Romuey Marsh ewes, bred by Dr Webster, that were all excellent sheep, one of them being so especially good as to excite the admiration of everybody, in fact she was the queen of the yard. CATTLE. Mr John Ferguson's prize for the best fat steer, calved since July Ist, 1872. fell to Mr H. Pannett, for a roan steer, showing great qualitv, and, for the time of year, in good order/ Class I—Bull of any age. There were two entries, Mr D. Gebbie's Student of Oxford, and Mr A. P. 0'( 'a 1 ighan's Piuuis. To Plums was deservedly awarded the first prize. This bull has now taken seven first prizes, never having been beaten but once in Christchurch, when a two year-old, by a whi.e bull of Mr Peacock's. He has finished into a magnificent animal, but is too well known to be described. Student of Oxford, took second prize. He was sadly out of condition, and has rather coarse horn, and a delicate constitution, but is a good serviceable bull. Class 2 —Bull calved since July Ist, 1872. There were two exhibit-", Mr Langstreth's roan Marquis of Waterford, and Mr James Shaw's Young Count. The latter took first prize, and is a splendid handler, but with rather a plain head and bad chine. The Marquis tonk second prize. He has not a good head, but has a fair hind quarters, and a tail well set on. Class 3, bull calved since July Ist, 1873 ; four exhibitors. Mr John Brook took first prize with a roan. It is a nice bull, there being, however, nothing particular about it. . Mr F. 0. Murray's roan bull Lincoln, came second, but in our opiniou was by far the best bull, being good in everything but the rib. Mr H. Pannett's Good Templar was commended, but was rather deficient in girth. Mr Gebbie's Dauphin was too young to compete with the others, but shows great promise. Class 4, short horn cow, or heifer, of any age. Four entries. Mr Phillip Ham took first prize with a cow of fine quality, broad hips, good head, and excellent handler. Mr A. P. O'Callaghan's Guiding Star was in nice order, and, if we except her head, was the bestshort-horned cow. Mr David Gebbie's Amora, highly commended, was good across the hips and loins. Messrs Ladbrooke Bros exhibit was also commended, but was out of condition, so did not stand a fair chance. Class 5- Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1871. Five exhibits. No first prize was awarded. Mr A. P. O'Callaghan took second prize with Amina. Mr D. Gebbie was highly commended for Dolly Varden, a nice cow, in capital order and good all over. His other cow, Silomie, was commended and was not equal to the other. Mr A. P. O'Callaghan's Dinah is a splendid heifer, and we suppose was not awarded a prize in consequence of her poor condition. Class 6—Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1872. Tea exhibits. Mr F. C. Murray took first prize with Marcclla, a roan, a nice even beast in fine condition, showing great quality and a good handler. Mr A. P. O'Callaghan's heifer, by Plutus, which took second prize, is a nice beast, well shaped, short legged, and in excellent condition. The third prize fell to a roan of Mr. John Gebbie's, by Romulus, and was fully equal to the second prize taken. Mr David Gebbie's roan Pretence was highly commended, good color aud eye and fair head. Mr Gebbie's Phcebe was commended, showing fine quality and having a good skin. Mr A. P. O'Callaghan's heifer by Rufus was worthy of notice ; her hide and hair were equal to anything in the yard. There was nothing remarkable in the other exhibits in this class. Class 7—Heifer calved since July Ist, 1873 ; ten exhibits. The first prize fell to Mr S. Nutt's heifer, by President, a handsome little beast, good color, with a beautiful head and fine bone. The second prize was awarded to Mr John Gebbie's roan by Stentor, a nice well grown beast with good hair. The third prize was taken by Mr H Pannett's red roan. She has a bad head and neck, and is not good behind, but her ribs are deep, and well sprung and her hide and hair all that could be desired. The same gentleman's roan was highly commended, and was a good sized, well grown heifer. Mr I). Gebbie's roan was commended, and is a good useful beast. Mr A. P. O'Callaghan's, by Plutus, shows plenty of quality, but was too young to show against the others. The remaining exhibits in this class were not worthy of special notice. Class B—milch eow of any age. Mr R. Davies' Swallow, a red cow, took the first prize, and is evidently a great milker, but had nothing else specially her. Mr C. Storey's Nancy took second prize, and is a sweet little cow, showing a strong dash of Alderney blood. Ladbrooke Bros' Dolly took the third prize, is a plain cow, but a great milker; and the dairy cow Spot, by the Fame exhibitors, was commended. Mr A. C Knight's Orphan, the first prize taker last year, was commended, and is a large useful cow. The remaining entries in this cla«s were fair. Class 10— Fat bullock calved since July Ist, 1871. Two exhibits. Mr H. Pannett took the first prize with a red bullock by Lord Brouncker, whose stock appear to possess great feeding qualities, was a very nice steer in splendid quality. Mr W. Gebbie's exhibit was a nice beast, but not equal to the other in merit. Class 11—Fat cow. Five exhibits. Mr David Gebbie took first prize with a red and white cow in splendid order, and Mr Wm Pannett second, with a large cow not «o fat as the other. Ladbrooke Brothers' exhibit was highly commended. Class 12 Fat heifer calved since July Ist, 1871. Three exhibits. Mr F. 0. Murray came first with a very nice heifer showing lots of quality, and Messrs Ladbrooke, for their two heifers, took the second prize, and were highly commended. HORSES. The show of horses, though very creditable as a whole, did not come up, especially in the draught class, to what might have been expected from so large an agricultural district. In class 8, brood mares, there were

a few animals shown that would have been a credit to any district. The first priz>'taker in this class was a big roomy chesnut mare, heavy in foal, belonging to Mr George; Everest, possessing a good head and neck aud good square quarters, but rather low in the shoulders. The second prize was taken by Mr R. Wright's buy mare Blos-om, a very nice looking animal, but rather small boned. Mr H. White's black mare Gipsy, which secured the third prize in the class, was a fine-shaped animal, possessing plenty of bone aud strength, and very little inferior to any shown in this class. Mr A. C. Knight's bay mare Fanny, which received high commendation, had very bad teet and was longbacked. There were two chestnut mares entered in this class by Mr Tod. which were really splendid animals, and ought certainly to have secured a prize, if for some reason or other they had not been removed from the ground before the judges visited that class. A black mare shown by Mr G. Everest in this class, deserved commendation, as she was a fine animal, in good condition, with the only fault of being rather small boned ; and Messrs Ladbrooke Brothers' mare, also shown in this class, was big enough, with plenty of bone, but rather coarse and out of condition. In class 6. draught entire horse, Mr J. Roskridge took first honors with young Kir Oolm, a very compact, and though small horse, possessing fair bone. In class 7, entire horse foaled since Ist July, 1872, the prize taker was a somewhat plain animal, too long in the leg, and neck for a Suffolk Punch stamp, and with anything but good quarters. The prize given by Messrs F. 0. Murray and A. P. O'Oallaghan, for the best yearling colt and filly, the progeny of Scotch Jock or Young Watty, was taken by Mr H. White's colt by Scotch Jock, having splendid forequarters, good bone, good kuees and hocks. with plenty of hair and action. This colt also obtained first prize against all comers, and will one day, with luck, be a grand horse. Messrs J. and R. H. Campbell's prize, for which" there were two eutries. was taken by Mr J. L. Blair's Bruce, a horse with a big frame, but with rather bad hocks. In class 9, filly or golding, foaled since Ist July, 1871, Mr If. White carried off first prize with a splendid bay filly, good in all her points, but not in first rate condition. Mr H. W. Perryman's filly, what took second prize, had good shoulders and in fair condition, but lacked the substance of the flrdt prize taker. A bay filly, belonging to Mr G. Marshall, highly commended, was a nice animal, in good condition, but rather light boned. Mr A. 0. Knight's entry, commended, was a small mare not in very good condition. In class 10, Mr J. Wells was the first prize taker with a Prince Charlie filly, two-years-old, good in all her points, in excellent condition, and in another year will be a splendid animal. The second prize fell to Mr H. Pannett's bay mare, a smaller animal than the first p-ize taker, and though short in the neck, aud a little long in the back, was, otherwise, a fair filly. In class 11, colt or filly foaled since July 1, 1873, Mr H. White carried off fiist honors with his splendid colt by Scotch Jock before referred to. Mr J. Wills' Prince Charlie filly obtained second prize, has plenty of bone, and was in good condition. In class 15—hackneys, Messrs Marchant Bros took first prize, with a very good stamp of hack, but somewhat out of condition. In class 16, roadster or hack, Mr H. Murray secured first prize with a chesnut gelding, having plenty of bone, a good back, and all the requirements of a roadster. The second prize taker was a good sort of hack in fair condition; but Mr Main's bay mare, which obtained third honors, looked a much better class of roadster than the second prize taker. In class 17, lady's horse (mare or gelding), Mr A. P. O'Oallaghan deservedly took th" first prize with the best lady's hack on the ground, though not in the best condition. Mr Eli Lowe's entry, which took second prize, was in better condition, but looked more like a harness mare. In class 18 the first prize taker was altogether too light for carriage purposes, and the same remark applies to the second priz-; taker. In class 19 the first prize was taken by a well bred pony of good color, and the pony that took the second prize looked a trifle over the stipulated height. A cream coloured pony entered in this class by Mr Townshend was the best stamp _ of a useful pony shown, but the judges did not consider him sound. A protest entered against this decision was disallowed. The prize for extra stock taken by Messrs Ladbrooke's filly, is a very promising animal, with plenty of bone and hair In the class for thoroughbred entires, travelling the district, the first prize was taken by Barbarian looking in first-rate condition, the second prize falling to Admiral. The first prize for entires travelling the district as might be expected, was carried off by Red Prince, Young Scotchman taking secoirl prize. In the class for entires travelling the district, the first prize was taken by Young Pacific, who ha? plenty of bone and substance, and is well adapted for hackney purposes. The second prize fell to Merrilegs, a good stepper, with good action, and e'ean leg-, but rather small. Shales, wno was entered in this class, was not judged, as the judges did not consider him a hack entire. PIGS. In class 1 the first prize was awarded to Mr John Wills for a fine Berkshire boar, falling away, however, in the hind hams. In class 2, \V\ Cragie took first prize with another Berkshire sow, having, however, rather coari-e hair. In class 3, Mr Haydon took first prize with a grand Berkshire sow, good all over. In class 4, Mr Haydon took first prize with a pretty little pig. Iu class 5, Mr J. Haydon took second for a nice litter of grass-fed pigs. IMPLEMENTS. The entries in this class do not call for any special mention. In the double-furrow plough, chain harrow, and grubber classes only second prizes were awarded, as the judges did not consider the exhibits worthy of a first prize. In class 8, Mr J. Donald received first prize for a well-made serviceable farm cart. Mr Kime's exhibit was a good strong cart for farming purposes ; brt a mistake had, we think, been made in laying the bottom boards crosswise. DAIRY PHODUOE. For the best three pounds of fresh butter there were seven exhibits, the prize butter being of excellent quality. Iu class 2 there was only one exhibit, k prize being awar.led as it was worthy of one. In classes 3, 4, and 5 no prizes were awarded. Appended is the prize list : SHEEP. (Judges—Messrs Lysaght, Marcroft, and Gray.) Sir J. C. Wilson s prize, £s—For the best pen of Four Lincoln Ewes, of any age. with

or without lambs (imported or otherwise). Open to all comers. Two entries. Ist prize, Walter Lawry, bred by owner, shorn fourth week in December. Mr A. G. Knight's prize, £s—For the best pen of Ten Long-woolled Ewes, of any age or breed, with lambs at foot, not exhibited in any other class, conditionally on their being not less than three competitors. Four entries. Ist prize, A. P. O'Oallaghan, Romney Marsh ewes, bred by Dr Webster, shorn November, 1873.' Messrs Matson and Co's priz-, £2 2^—For the best pen of Twenty Cross-bred Wether Hoggets, to be shown in their wool. One entry. Ist prize, P. Wright, Liucoln cross, bred by owner. Mr R. M. Bovey's prize, £2 2s—For the best pen of Twenty Cross-bred Ewe Hoggets, to be shown in their wool. Three entries Ist prize, Jas. Gammack, Leicester cross, bred by owner. Mr Wm. Marcroft's prize, £1 10s—For the best pen of Ten Long-wool led Ewe Lamb*, got by rams hired from him during the season, conditionally on there being three entries. One entry. Not sufficient entries to award a prize. LEICESTER BREED. Ist prize, £2. 2nd prize, £l. (Judges—Messrs C. Newton, Gray, and Marcroft.) Class I—Ram above 18 months old. Six entries. Ist prize—Jas. Gammack, bred by Hon M. Holmes, shorn 19th November; 2nd, W. B Andrew, bred by W. Boag, shorn in November; 3rd, Fred. Wright, bred by A. Mr-Lean, shorn in December; commended, It. Wright, shorn second week in November. Class 2 Ram, under eighteen months old. Three entries. Not sufficient merit to award a prize. 01 ass 4—Two Ewes, under eighteen months old. Three entries. Ist prize, Sam. Nutt, bred by owner; 2nd, Jas. Gammack, bred by owner. Class 5 —Five Ewes, above eighteen months old. Two entries. Ist prize, W B. Andrew, bred by owuer, shorn November ; 2nd, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner, shorn 15th November. Class 6—Five Ewes, under eighteen months old. One entry. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner. LINCOLN BREED. Ist Prize, £2; 2nd prize, £l. (Judges Messrs Lysaght, Grigg, and Mcßeth). Class 7—Ram, above eighteen months old. Five entries. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, imported from England by Messrs Sutton Bros, shorn 21st November; 2nd, W. Lawry, bred by Sutton Bros, shorn second week in December; highly commended, W. B. Andrew, bred by Sutton Bros, shorn in November Class B—Ram under eight months old. Six entries. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, bred byowner;2nd,W.B.Andrew,bred by A.Whincop, by imported ram out of an imported ewe; 3rd, Walter Lawry, bred by owner; highly commended, W. Jackson. Class 9—Two Ewes, above eighteen months old. Two entries. Ist prize, W. Lawry, bred by G. Gould, shorn fourth week in December; 2nd, W. Lawry, bred by G. Gould, shorn fourth week in December. Class 10—Two Ewes, under eighteen months old. Three entries. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner ; 2nd, James Gammack, bred by owner; highly commended, W. Lawry, bred by owner. Class 1 —Five Ewes, above eighteen months old. Two entries. Ist prize, W. Lawry, bred by owner, shorn fourth week in December; 2nd, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner, shorn in November. Class 12—Five Ewes, under eighteen months old. Four entries. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner ; 2nd, Walter Lawry, bred by owner ; highly commended, Walter Lawry, bred by owuer. ROMNEY MARSH BREED. Class 13—Ram, above eighteen months old. Four entries. Ist prize, A. P. O'Oallaghan, bred by Dr Webster, shorn in November ; 2nd, W. B. Andrew, shorn November ; highly commended, A. P. O'Oallaghan, bred by Dr Webster, shorn in November. Class 14—Ram, under eighteen months old. Two entries. Ist prize, A. P. O'Oallaghan, bred by Dr Webster ; 2nd, A. P. O'CalTaghan, bred by Dr Webster. Class 16—Two Ewes, under eighteen months old. One entry. Ist prize, A. P. O'Oallaghan, bred by Dr Webster. Class 17 -Five Ewes, above eighteen months old. Three entries. Ist prize, A. P. O'Oallaghan, bred by Dr Webster, shorn in November ; 2nd, A. P. O'Oallaghan, bred by owner, shorn in November. Class 18—Five Ewes, under eighteen months old. One entry. Ist prize, A. P. O'Oallaghan, bred by owner. CROSS BREDS. Ist prize, £2 ; second prize, £l. (Judges—Messrs Newton, Gray, and Marcroft.) Class 25 —Five Ewes, of any age, New Zealand bred, the progeuy of Merino ewes and long-woolled rams, of any pure breed, to be specified, declaration to be made at time of entry. One entry. Ist prize, J. L. Blair, Leicester- cross hoggets, bred by James Blair. Class 26—Five Ewe«, of any age or breed not included in the above classes. Thre<3 entries. Ist prize, W. B.Andrews. 7-8 Lineoln hoggets, bred by owner ; 2nd, James Gammack, Leicester hoggets: 3rd, Richard Davies, Shropshire down. FAT SHEEP. Ist prize, £2 : 2nd prize, £l. (Judges—Messrs M. Jones, Cress well, and Rosewarne.) Class 27—Ten Ewes, of any age or breed. One entry. Ist prize, S. Curlett, bred by owner. Class 29—Ten Wethers, of any age or breed. One entry. Ist prize, W. B. Andrews, Leicester, bred by owner. Class 32—Ten lambs, of any breed. Two entries. Ist prize, A. C. Knight, Lincoln, bred by owner ; 2nd, W. B. Andrew, Lincoln, bred by owner. Class 33—Ten Lambs, first cross with • merino ewes. One entry. Not sufficient merit to award a prize. EXTRA STOCK. C>ue entry. Ist prize, A. P. o"'allaghan, 3 Romney Marsh Ewes, bred by Dr Webster. CATTLE. Ist prize for bulls, £H ; 2nd prize, £1 10s. (Judges—Messrs Wm Boag, J. Ferguson, and < J. MeFailane.) (Judges for Fat Cattle—Messrs Samuel Garforth, W. Henderson, and J. Morrison.) Mr John Ferguson's prize, £2 2s. For the best Fat Steer, calved since July Ist, 1872. One entry. Prize, H. Pannett, roan, calved ; August, 1872, bred by owner. Class I—Bull, of any age. Two entries Ist prize, A. P. O'Oallaghan, Plutus, roan, :

bred by J. Page, by Count of Oxford, dam Princess Royal ; 2nd, D. Gibbie, Student of Oxford, red roan, calved December, 1870, bred by J. T. Peacock, by Count of Oxford (17), dam Mince Pie (52)—E.H.8., vol 17, page 419. Class 2—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1872. Two entries. Ist prize, E. Langstreth, Marquis of Waterford, roan, bred by A. A. Fantham, by Count of Oxford, dam Fairy Queen ; disqualified, Jas Shaw, Young Count, bred by J. T. Peacock, by Count of Oxford. Class 3—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1873. Four entries. Ist prize, John Brook, roan, calved December, 1873 ; 2nd, F. C. Murray, Lincoln, roan, calved 29th August, 1873, bred by owner, by Plutus, dam Young Duchess; commended, H. Pannett, Good Templar, roan, calved 17th November, 1873, bred by owner, by Plutus, dam by Count of Oxford; commended, but considered by judges too young to compete, D. Gebbie, Dauphin, roan, calved 29th March, 1874, bred by owner, by Planet (25), dam Dolly Varden. Class 4—Shorthorn Cow or Heifer, of any age. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, £1 ; 3rd prize (when entries exceed six), 103. Four entries. Ist prize, Philip Ham— Vide C.H.8., vol 1, page 30, No 6 ; 2nd, A. P. O'Oallaghan, Guiding Star, strawberry, bred by J. Page, by Comet; highly commended, David Gibbie, Amora, roan, calved May, 1871, bred by J Page, by Comet (25,807) dam Summer Morn (26), by Stentor (6) ; commended, Ladbrook Brothers, —, bred by W. Boag, by Magistrate. Class s—Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1871. Five entries. Ist prize, A. P. O'Callatrhan, Mina, strawberry, calved September, 1871; bred by R. Westenra; 2nd, A. P. O'Callighan, Dinah, strawberry, calved October, 1871, bred by R. Westenra; highly commended, David Gebbie, Dolly Varden, roan, calved 18th November, 1871, bred by owner, by Planet (25), dam Nelly, by Windsor (29); commended, David Gebbie, Silomie, white, calved March, 1872. bred by J. Page, by Eclipse (88), dam Mary (288), by Omar Pasha (5), grand dam Durham (226). Class 6—Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1872. Ten entries. Ist prize, F. C. Murray, vlarcella, roan, calved 20th August, 1872, bred by owner, by President, dam Young Duchess; 2nd, A. P. O'Oallaghan, red and white, calved May 30th, 1873, bred by owner, by Plutus, dam Perfume; 3rd, John Gebbie, roan, calved 2nd September, 1872, bred by Mrs Gebbie, by Romulus—Vide 0.H.8., vol I, p. 24 (35), dam Selina, p. 41 (80); highly commended, David Gebbie, Pretence, roan, calved February, 1873, bred by J. Page, by Eclipse (88), dam Prudence (20), by Omar Pasha (5), g d Erant (13), by Omar Pasha (5), g g d Young Steady (12), gggd Steadfast (104); commended, David Gebbie, Phcebe, roan or red white, calved 10th September, 1872, bred by owner, by Planet (25), dam Cock horn (75), by Duke (30), grand dam Young Fanny. Class 7 —Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1873. Ten entries. Ist prize, Samuel Nutt, red and white, bred by owner, by President ;2nd, John Gebbie, roan, calved Octobei 7th, 1873, bred by owner, by Sir John— Vide C.H.8., vol 1, page 22 (26), I dam Kitty, by Stentor— C:H.B, page 18 (6) ; 3rd, H. Pannet, red roan, calved September, 1873, bred by owner; highly commended, H. Pannett, roan, calved August 1873, bred by owner; commended, David Gebbie, roan, calved September, 1873, bred by owner, by Planet (25). Class B—Milch Cow of any age. Nine entries. Ist prize, R. Davies, Swallow, red ; 2nd. C. ISforey, Nancy, bred by owner ; 3rd, Ladbrooke Bros, Dolly, bred by H. Anderson ; highly commended, Ladbrooke Bros, Spot, bred by W. B. Audrew ; commended, A. C. Knight, Orphan, red, calved 1866, bred by owner. Class 10—Fat Bullock, calved since July Ist, 1871. Two entries. Ist prize, H. Pannett, red, by Lord Brouncker ; 2nd, W. D. Gebbie, calved December 29th, 1871. Class 11—Fat Cow. Five entries. Ist prize, D. Gebbie, red and white, calved January, 1871, bred by owner ; 2nd, Wm. Pannet, roan ; highly commended, Ladbrooke Bros, bred by W. Birdling. Class 12—Fat Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1871. Three entries. Ist prize, F. O. Murray, red ; 2nd, Ladbrooke Bros, calved September 25th, 1871, bred by W. Birdling ; highly commended, Ladbrooke, Bros, calved September 13th, 1871, bred by owners. HORSES. (Judges for Light Horses—Messrs Hurse, Wilkin, and Delamain. For Draught— Messrs J. Stark, J. Page, and David Gebbie.) Messrs F. C. Murray and A. P. O'Callaghan's prize, £5. For the best Yearling Colt or Filly, the progeny of the following sires—Scotch Jock or Young Watty. Five entries. Ist prize, H. White, colt, by Scotch Jock, by owner. Messrs J. and R. H. Campbell's prize, £2 2s. For the best Draught Gelding, 3,4, or 5 years old. Two entires. Ist prize, J. L. Blair, Bruce, grey, 5 years in December. Mr Harry Stace's prize, £2 2s. One entry. For the best Yearling, by Tarn of the Swamp, conditionally on their being uot less than three exhibits. Not sufficient number of entries in this class to award a prize. Association's prizes. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, £1 ; and for entires, £3 and £1 10s. Class f>—Entire, travelling in the district. Two entries. Ist prize, Corbett and Flannery, Barbarian, black, by Traducer, dam Barbary ; 2nd, H. Pannett, Admiral, chestnut, by Malton, dam Spray, bred by W. O. Webb. DRAUGHT. Class 6—Entire Horse. One entry. Ist prize, Jas. Roskruge, Young Sir Colin, bay, bred by owner ; by Sir Colin Campbell, 4 years. Class 7—Entire Horse, foaled since July Ist, 1872. One entry. Ist prize, H. Moffat, bred by W. Rudd, dam, Suffolk mare, Beauty, imported, by Suffolk Hero. Class B—Mare in foal, or with foal at foot. Nine entries. Ist prize, Geo. Everest, , chestnut, bred by G. H. Moore; 2nd, R. Wright, Blossom, bay, 5 yrs, bj Wellington, bred by S. Manson ; 3rd, H. White, Gipsy, black ; highly commended, A. C. Knight, Fanny, bay, 5 yrs, by Wellington, bred by J. T. Peacock. Class 9—Filly or Gelding, foaled since Ist July, 1871. Four entries. Ist prize, H. White, bay filly, by Clyde, bred by owner; 2nd, H. W. Perryman, black filly, bred by owner, by Prince of Denmark ; highly commended, Geo. Marshall, bay filly, by Tam of ihe Swamp, bred by owner; commended, A. O. Knight, chestnut filly, foaled October, 1871, by Hercules, bred by owner. Class 10—Filly or Gelding, foaled since July Ist, 1872. Two entries. Ist prize, Jno. Wills, bay filly, bred by owner, by Prince Charlie, dam Nellie; 2nd, H. Pannett, bay mare.

Class 11—Holt or Filly, foaled since July Ist. 1873. Five tn'rifs. Ist piizo, H. White, colt, by Scotch Jock, bred by owner ; 2nd. John Wills, bay filly, bred by owner, by Prince Charley, dam Ni 11 v. Class 13— Entire traveling in the <li>tuct. Two et.tiies Ist prize, McKellar and Dewar, Bed Prince, bay, imported, bind by Alexander. Ayrshire; 2nd. J. McKellar, Young Scotchman, bay, bred by J as. Cameron, Victoria, by Scotchman, imported; dam Belle. HACKNEYS, CARRIAGE HORSES, AND PON IKS. Class 15—Hackney Colt, filly or gelding, foaled since July I. 1871. Two entries. Ist prize, Marchaut Bros, Huntsman, bay gelding, by Shales, dam Dinah, bred by G. Willmer; 2nd, J. L. Blair, Prince, dark bay gelding, by Shales. Class 16—Roadster or Hack (mare or gelding), to be shown in saddle. Seven entries. Ist prize, H. Murray, Billy, chestnut gelding, by Skelton, J 3 yrs; 2nd, Vv. A. Murray, Brownie, brown gelding, 8 yrs; 3rd, Jas Main, Rata, bay mare, by Riddlesworth. Class 17—Lady's Horse (mare or gelding). Five entries. Ist prize, A. P. O'Callaghan, chestnut mare, by Malton; 2nd, Eli Lowe. Class 18—Mare or Gelding for carriage purposes. Three entries. Ist prize, A. C. Knight, bay mare; 2nd, E. Townshend, Shylock, bav gelding, 7 yrs. Class 19—Pony (mare or gelding), under 14 hands, thoroughly quiet to ride. Four entries. Ist prize, T. H. Anson, black mare; 2nd, Walter Collins, Stella. Class 20 —Hackney entire, travelling in the district. Three entries. Ist prize, J. Lock, Young Pacific, chestnut, by Pacific, imported, dam Medjra ; 2nd, T. G. Uule, Merrylegs. blue roan, by Quicksilver, dam Passion Flower ; not judged, W. Holly. Shales, imported from Norfolk, England, dam Beauty. EXTRA STOCK. One entry. Ist prize, L dbrooke Bros, bay filly, by Scotch Jock, bred by owner. PIGS. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s. (Judges—Messrs J. Miln, Overton, R. Duncan, and Osborn.) Class I—Boar, of any age or breed. One entry. Ist prize, John Will, Berkshire, bied by Messrs Hay Brothers. Class 2 —Boar, of any breed, under six months. Two entries. Ist. prize, W. Craighead, eleven weeks old, bred by J. Wills; 2nd, J. Haydon, Berkshire, three months old, bred by owner. Class 3 —Breeding Sow, of any age or breed. Two entries. Ist prize, J. Hayden, bred by Messrs Hay ; 2nd, S. Nutt, bred by Messrs Hay. Class 4—Sow, under the age of six months One entry. Ist prize, J, Hay lon, three months old, bred by owne-. Cass s—Litt< r of Six Pigs, not more than eight weeks old. One entry. 2nd prize, J. Haydon, four weeks. IMPLEMENTS. Class 2 Double-Furrow Plough. One entry. 2nd prize, J. Blyth. No first prize awarded. Class 4—Set Heavy Harrows. One entry. Ist prize, J Blyth. Class s—Set Heavy Chain Harrows. One entry. 2nd prize, C. McPhersou. No Ist prize awarded. Class 6—Scarifier or Grubber. One entry. 2nd prize, J. Blyth. No Ist prize awarded. Class B—Farm8 —Farm Cart. Two entries. Ist prize, Jas. Donald ; 2nd, Jos. Kime. Class 9—Farm Dray. One entry. 2nd prize, Jas. Blyth. No Ist prize awarded. DAIRY PRODUCE. (Judges—Messrs ft. Sutherland, Candy, and McCounal.) Class I—Three Pounds Fresh Butler. Private prize—Mi' Saudstein, 2 Is, in jewellery, for best exhibit. Association prizes—£L for Ist prize, 10s for 2 id. Seven entries. Ist prize, J. J. Derrick ; 2nd, J is. Beaumont ; 3rd, J. L. Blair ; commended, J. 0. Hubbard. Class 2—Fifty-six Pounds Salt Butter. One entr/. Ist pr ze, J.J. Herrick. Class 3—Twenty Pounds Cheese. One entry. No prize awarded, exhibit too new. Class 4—Two Hams. One entry. Not of sufficient merit to receive prize. Class s—Two Sides Bacon. One entry. Not of sufficient merit to receive prize. PRIVATE PRIZES. (Judges, Messrs JR. Lysoght, H. F. Gray, and W. Marcroft.) SirCracroft WilsoD, M.HR.—£5 for the best Pen of Four Lincoln Ewes, of any age, With or without lambs, imported or otherwise, open to all comers W. Lawrie. Mr A. C. Knight, M.P.C.—£5, for the best Pen of Ten Long-Wool led Ewes, of any age or breed, with lambs at foot, not exhibited in any other class, conditionally on their being not less than three competitors —A, P. O'Callaghan. Mr J. N. Tosswill, M.P.C.—£5. for the best Long-Woolled Ram, of any age, on the ground —W. B. Andrew. Messrs Matson and Co—£2 2s, for the best Pen of Twenty Cross-bred Wether Hoggets, to be shown in their wool —F. Wright. Mr R. M. Bovey—£2 2s, for the best Pen of Twenty Cross-bred Ewe Hoggets, to be shown in their wool —J. Gammack. Mr William Marcroft —£1 10s, for the best Pen of I'en Long-Woolled Ewe Lam OS, got by Rams hired from him (luring the s ason, conditionally on their being thee en lies— Not sufficient number of entries. Mr John Ferguson—£2 2s, for thei best Fat, Steer, calved since July 1, 1872—H. Pannett. Messrs F. C. Murray and A. P. O'Callaghan —£s, for the be- '• ' rli >g Colt or Filly, the produce of the f..i1,,.vi,i j fires: Scotch Jock, or Young Watty, conditionally on their being an entry of the progeny of each horse—H. White. Messrs J. and R. H. Campbell—£2 2s for the best Draught Gelling, three, four, or five years old-J. L. Blair. Mr Harry Stace—£2 2s, for the best Yearling, by Tarn of the Swamp, conditionally on tlvir being not less than three exhibits —Not sufficient number of entries to award a prize. PROTESTS. In class 2, bull, calved since July Ist, 1872, Mr Langstreth entered a protest against the judges' award of first prize to Mr Shaw's entry, on the ground that his bull was over age. The commit tee met, and after consideration and inspection, allowed Mr Langstreth's protest, disqualifying Mr Shaw's entry, expressing their belief that the animal was between three and four years old. Mr E. Townshend entered a protest against the judges' decision that his pony, in class 19, was unsouud, which, however, was disallowed,