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large a Show as possible, invite the exhibition of any extra Stock, for which they will provide accommodation. Donations towards the show for the present Year. £ s. W. G. Brittan 5 0 J. Cracroft Wilson 5 0 Octavius Mathias ........... ... 2 0 J. T. Brown 2 0 John Hall 2 0 Golden Fleece 3 0 Gould & Miles ..L 2 0 W. W. Willock 2 0 I. Thomas Cookson 5 0 J. Longden 1 0 John D. Brittin 1 0 J. T. Parkinson 2 0 W.Packard... 1 0 Frederick Devon 1 0 "Canterbury Standard" 2 2 Ernest Gray 1 0 C. J. Percival 5 0 W. Congreve 3 0 Thomas Cass 1 0 :T F. Guinness 1 0 W. C. Fendall 2 0 Executors of late J. Deans, Esq. 5 0 E. Wade Caulfield 2 0 J. C. Watts Russell 2 0 H. Phillips 2 0 J. S. Caverhill 5 0 Robert Waitt 2 0 : Thomas Rowley 2 0 J. C. Porter 1 0 L. C. Thomson ... 1 0 fgf Peter Kerr 1 0 Potter 2 0 G.A. E.Ross 1 0 C. C. Haselwood 1 0 Charles Sidey 2 2 A. McLean 1 0 N.B. The present funds of the Society Being inadequate to meet the expenses of the Show, donations for this purpose are solicited from all parties who feel interested in the objects in view. Donations, and yearly subscriptions to the Society, (£1 per annum, now due,) will be received, by the Treasurer, W. G. Bbittan, Esq., Christchurch, and by the Honorary Secretaries. C. Datie, 1 Hon. C. B. Fooks, / Sees. Christchnrch, August 7th, 1854. Poultry Show. Under the direction of the Cbristchurch Agricultural and Horticultural Society on Thursday the 19th October. PRIZES. Ist 2nd prize, prize. For the best pair of Fowls, of £s. £ s. any sort .■ . . . 1 0 010 For the best pair of ducks do. 10 010 For the best pair of Geese, do. 10 010 For the best pair of Turkeys . 10 010 Entries 2s. 6d. per pair, to he made to Mr. J. T. Brown, on or before Saturday the 14th instant. Ploughing Matches. To take place under the direction of the Committee of the Christchurch Agricultural and Horticultural Society, on Section No. 117, in the occupation of Mr. Boag, near Riccarton, On Friday, 20 th October, 1854, when the following Prizes will be offered : — For Teams of not more For Teams of not more than lour Bullocks: 1 pair of Horses: £ s. £ s. Ist prize .... 7 0 Ist prize 7 o 2nd do 5 0 2nd do. . .... 5 0 3rd do. .... 3 0 .3rd do. ..... 30 4th do 2 0 4th do 2 0 sth do. . , . . 1 0 sth do 10 Five Teams to enter, in each class, or the Prizes will not be «iveu. Entries, 20s. each team, to be made with Mr. J. T. Brown, (of whom the Rules and Regulations rniiy be obtained), on or before Saturday, the 14 th "October. By order of the Committee, C. B. Fooks, 1 Hon. C. Davie, J Sees. Christchurch, Ist October, 1854. [g^Tlie Prizes will be awarded at the Market Dinner, on Saturday, 21st October.