NORTH OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION

Lyttelton Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 5225, 17 November 1877, Page 3

NORTH OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION

A K 31tJ 41 BS XHIBI TI 0 N ' ' [Ut tbom OTO SP2JCIAL - ■ .Coebbshondsnt ] ; ■: . . Oamaeit, Hot 16. , ‘-Committee of ManegemantFrosident—sfloa! . Jtobert Campbell i; JCia,: and T Y Dpncan t TSrqj Hop! ' T/taßti?®—W H Socayoo; _Siq;'.General; :■■■ Committee far 1877—Ma#«8 ‘ AM'Aulsy, 0 Todd, A Ohrystsl.' 3 Donald*-; hod,J 800, M Morton, H Honor,? Aitehe- j " ■ bod, D Booth, W J Steward, *: J Spsnofl, Wm Gardiner, A- : Ailenhead, W Oiaig, T Henderson, A| ; Hedley, J Falconer, J Mitoheil, A Paterson,! J Jock, W Gillespie, H Little. W Meek, Qj ; M'Bonald, J O -Gilchrist, F Dunlop,Wf , . Swanson j Seoretary-f-J. Church. ? jii# fourteenth exhibition held to day wasi , more successful than %ny prevwus one. The; weather was splendid, in marked contrast to the la»t two shows, and there was. an exceed* in sly large which the, ■: railway extension njaterially as«»®9d:‘’"The, ground arrangements were good, and the - Secretary indefatigable, but negligence on th% ~oattof the! olwe etefarde in bringing in awards caused a good deal of confusion. Tbs • usual booths’and games wore on: the ground] including the Keiapoi sea leopard show, -The.Committee of the NorthOtago Assooia'tion xnoy be congratulated ■ on the -each succeeding exhibition,-as tho_ exhibits increase both in number and quality. The total entries in the different classes numbered 2983..': I {■ ‘ r ' " The leading classes' of exhibits on the ground yesterday lor Judging were first,— cheep, in which the merinos wire the pnni cipal feature. There were 7S exhibits, mostly 'first quality. l Oakdep end -Brown,- Bprton and M'Master, and the Bon B. Campbell were the chief exhibitors. In the class rams of any age. the former’s exhibits were splendid, wellvoolltd animals, which took first and second prizes. The Hon B. Campbell’s exhibit, third prise-taker, was a really.' good sheep. The rfor four tooth' rams were a good average The first prize-taker, the Hon B. Camp-; ' bell’s, was an excellent sheep of good symmetry, and oombiniog eize with good quality wool. The same exhibitor took third prize ’ with a good sheep, Oikden and Btownejieoond with an animal nearly equal to the first- In two>tootbs OekdeO and Browne obtained first and second prize* With animals combining fine wool and compact oarcaiei In the best pair of two-tooth* the same firm were first and second AWito symmetrical sheep. The other five were good. £a the other classes the resplt was the same. The seme firmseouired spedal prizes for bhe best merinoram and ewe in yard. Leicester's t -iwsre represented by 49 exhibits. Gillies and —gtieet were the champion* in most classes, and the principal exhibitors. The exhibits ehofed good quality,, but QiUiep ‘"and Straet’e sheep were excellent, although oemo did nob show the characteristics of the pure Leicester breed. Gillies end Street’, r fwo prize eweewere Show. - They were beautifully even, and for wool and symmetry could scarcely be, sia sassedin the Colony. -Fleming andHedley’s End the Hon Me Holmes’, inhibits were good, ta ttoo of Gillie.and Street.. The prizes for. the best ewe end lamb in tbsVyard went to the latter. Lincolns I wgre^f^whesp. sssniafsa^^SEt •beep wi-re really specimens of Cto Lincoln breed, beiog Uarg a , ■oymmetrioal onimbls. Horton mm M matter Dr Webster, JoboßoW, end Fleming and •Hedley, were the other principal exhibitors, • .and their sheep showed welt, out wrere in top good, company. The Bomney department was -represented, by Dr Webster's ; exhibits alone, and he carried off prizes inali olastes in conir «equcnoo of the special superiority of the I'flhcep. ThoOotewold classes were not repre- ; seated. The .shorn long- wools exhibited ■ by H. Menlove were splendid in symmetry ’ -and quality, well deserving prizes. The fat , wethers were also very good* i Tfao Ayrthire cattle were great features in -the show, and some splendid animals, which would do credit to any exhibition, were cateloirued The fetr exhibited at the Christ-■-ohurcb show bear no these; hut zyrsbires are a specialty, this side of “ wlitakL The. class for &UMS of any age StoaS nine entries. ;,ft»t prizeby Andrew a grand \; \ /.was f ulljr equal to it.' • bull .) had tbe same number of entries, end som ■ ■were peWeot pictures of symmetry and oreef f , ing. Archibald Gillies took first :with a promising,, well • grown .Opeoimep M'Qrcgor’s second prize apscimenjvss yen ; -'fine batnotso evenlyoevolops3.and Ohryssatj s "exhibit; lhOugh *lightly defiioe»fc *“ “n® b quarters, wae really very- good, ■Jh’thooiW ) •**' I>r

otosr exhibits were far above tod “average; heifer class brought .out seme good exhibits, and Peter On’s entry carried off too paun. Bhc showed beautiful symmetry and breeding. The second and third honours went respectively to Craig and Ghryrtal. ‘ The yearling heifer class again put three prim to' the credit of Fleming and Hfidley, although the other exhibit* were above the average. For (he best oow with two of her offspring, Fleming and Hedley again scored a, win,Oraig doming second with an exhibit little inferior.; In general cattle, exoloeive of shorthorns and' Ayrtoires, there was a good show, and Fleming and Hedley again took the bulk of toe prises. The exhibits of On, M'Gregor, and Duncan were very fine. The chow of thoroughbred horses was very good, and gave toe judges {great difficulty in deciding on the awards. In entires there Were seven entries. A. Paterson pulled off flrsl o&d second honours with Pertobe and Bndymion, but. the decision of the judges created a gnat deed of unfavourable comment. H. Gardiner’s Producer showed better form and far more breeding than Bndymion.- Paterson again took first prize for his yearling Colt, a splendid showy little animal, and Menlove second for bis exhibit, which shewed lots of breeding. Paterson, the undoubted champion exhibitor of blood stock, again took first prize in the broodmareolass withbismare Maid of the Mill, a grand upstanding animal with lots of breeding. Fleming and Hedley came second; and Gardiner’s Counters third. The dry mares, •one and two-year-old fillies, were a nice lot. The hack* showed in great force, and their jumping propensities were severely tested. This was the most attractive part of yesterday afternoon’s proceedings, and deservedly so, as it created great amusement. M'Kay’e Lottery, which took the prize, cleared 6ft 6in. The implement department was bat poorly represented, and there was nothing special exhibited. There were only two pigs on the ground. The poultry was large ia number, bat indifferent in quality. The dairy produce was a great feature, and brought oat numerous entries. Generally the exhibits were very good, and did credit to the dietriot. The cured meats were alio well got up. The grain portion of the Show was very attractive, and it brought out many excellent samples of seeds and cereals. This department deserves the encouragement it gets here, and the example might well be copied by other Show Committees. The sheep dogs were judged by practical trail work early in the morning, and many visited the trial. - ' The shorthorn cattle here are, with few exceptions, of rather ind ifferent quality. In the class for the best bull of any age, Threlkeld, of Flazton, took first honours, with Oomroander-in-Chief, and a special prize also. This splendid animal attracted much attention. Menlove’* second prize exhibit was a good and well grown one, but rather coarse, the bead not being attractive. In the data for tWtKyear-old holla the same animal- took first prize, and Craig’s exhibit second. .The iatter is rathcr light in the hind quarter. In yearlings, Craig's three exhibits palled off prizeß/ They aro all good animals. . The Commended exhibit is the best handler. In toe ciaia for ‘oo we, Menlove was first, with a {prend largeframed &nimal ; the other exhibits -s*ere fail!The two-year heifers exhibited by iCfealg we;C a good lot, as #«11 as his yearlings and coirtwith progeny. ■ f The great and crowning feature of the thaw was the draught stock, of which there was a magnificent display, which could scarcely be equalled in the Colony, The entires were a magnificent .lot, and tome people were disappointed that Boag’s Prince Charlie did not get first prize. He is a good horse, but had long odds in competition. The first prize-taker, Donaldson’s Banker, is a .rare model of symmetry and strength. Ben-. fraw jock, the second prize-taker is also a splendid animal. In three-year-olds Craig’s Waimota Jook, a well famished animal with plenty of good quality and bone was drat.. A very creditable exhibit by Fleming andJEtedley got second prize. In,two year-olds the prize: was carried off by John Macfarlene’s exhibit,: a promising colt with lots of power. The! other exhibits were mostly well grown, and promise well. In the yearlings ten showed up, and the contest for supremacy waa close. They weVe moitly well grown. The Hon W. Holmes took first, and in owner’s draught stock a speoiel first prize. The brood-mares made a fine display, and were a splendid eight. 'As 11 walked round the ring, it took a long time for toe judges to decide their respective merifsi'but Oir deservedly secured first prize; with' V fine symmetrical powerful exhibit •There-was little to choose between the second and third prize-takers. The dry mares were .alto a splendid lot. and the winner was a perfect picture/ doing the owner, Mr Menlove, credit. , Heseoared 6 second, and commended for two other animals, and the Hon M. Holme* took third. Menlove was again to the fore -with three year old fillies, his two exhibits, taking first and .third prizes. They were splendidly-bred Clydesdales, as was also Bomffirtb’c second prize exhibit. The two yearolds were represented by a dozen, and Dent took first prize. In yearlings, Fleming and Hedley pulled off tbo first and second. . The same firm hod all their own way in the three-year-old gelding class, sweeping everything before them, but in gelding* of any age, Menlove scored first, with Pratt second. For. the best pair of working mares or geldings, too Hon M. Holme! took first prize, and Fleming and Hedley second and third, with compact, powerful epebimenii The close for mares With their progeny produced a grand let, and first honours Fell to Menlove. Fleming and Hedley got second and a “highly commended ’’ for their exhibits. Menlove scored first honours for th« best filly in the yard, but Fleming and Hedley ’* exhibit ran her so olos# that a highly commended distinction was awarded her. 1-U _ , , In concluding my remarks, I would point opt the bad management of the Committee in allowing all except too prize-takers ra cattle, sheep, and light hone* to bo removed from the ground before the second day, as the public do not have an opportunity of seeing how tbe judges* decision* are arrived at. It would be better for all if too method of conducting the Obristohnroh Show was adopted hero. It ie also a mistake to allow the same animal to be entered in a number of classes. It creates confusion, and makes the entries ranch larger. In ; toe catalogue than they actually are. With all the defects toe hones and Ayrshire’cattle were better than then shown in any other part of the Colony. The other departments weg» not to the Obfistoburoh or Mmara exhibitions. , The Show-groundis situated on the-hilLon the which is riry picturesque. * . 5 AOGHEOATSPHIZB CUPS. , The following ll a list of the winners fif th® cups for the greatest prize takers in; toe various classes! Class A. Dwught Horses, cup valued at 80 B Tlan valued at SO guifieas—Fleming and H®d*®y- , • ' ■ Class D, Shorthorn Cattle, cap veined at SO guineas—W. Craig, , .?. ,L Class F, General Cattle, onp valued at IP guineas—T. 7. Donbsn. . i Class B, Blood Stock, cup valued at 10 guineas—Alex. Paterson. . 6 Class H. Merinos, onp valued at 20 guineas -Oakden and Brown. -A- ( Class I, Leicester*, cap valued at 20 guinea* —Gillie* and Street. . Olase J. Linoolne, cup valued at 20 guinea* • Hon M. Holmes; _ , a 0lM» K, Bcmß9y Marsh, silver cup valued onp valued at 10 valued fit? iO* guineM—J»ok, Steele, and H olmsL; Grain, Seeds, &®-i onp at 10 y»lw««‘ Ba

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7enterlca-Joha M-Farlane, 1 1 MemiiwaniHedley, 2 } Thomas Cent, 3 , lyi old flo* eatriee—Hon M Holmes, 1; EdwsrfiLffieolove, 'i; Aadlrew Alkeahead, 3 Brood mace In fool ov with at foot jll entries raster Ore, j. Fleming and Hedley, 2 5 William BmiUla,n . Dry maaei 3fre and uawardat » entries—Edward Menlove, ®s Juhn Qoldle, 2 j Hon M Holmes, S;'. Edwaid Msnlo vo, oommeudocl . Filly,gyreoM; 10entrlea—Kdward Menlove, Is Thomas uairJbrth, 2; Edward Menlove, 3 Filly, 3yra old; 12-entries—Thomas Sent, 1; Fleming and Hedley, 2; Edward Menlove, 8 Filly, lyr old; 8 entries—Flaming and Hedley, 1; Fleming and Bedley, 2; Edward Menlove, 3 Gelding, 3yns old: 5 entries Fleming and Hedley, I: Fleming and Hedley, 2; Fleming and Hedley, 3 - Gelding, any age: 7 entries—Edward Menlove, 1; George Pratt, 2 j Fleming and Hedley, 3 Fair of mares or gelainee (for work purposes only; 5 entries—Hon M Holmes, 1; Fleming and Hedley, 3; Fleming and Hedley, 8 Mire, with two of her progeny: 9 entries— Edward Menlove, 1: Fleming and Hedley, 2; Fleming and'Hedley, highly commended , Beet mare or filly in the yard; a entries—Edward Menlove, 1; Fleming and Hedley, highly commended THOKOTOHBBBDB, Judges—Messrs A W Money, Christchurch; James Has tie, Taieri; David Cotsae, Tokomairiro. Gold medal, value figs, to beat entire; and a gold medal value Sgs, to best brood more, silver and bronze medals in other olasses. Entire of any age; 7 entries—Alexander PaterSon, Pertobo, 1; Alexander Paterson, Endymion, 2. . Entire oolt, 2yrs old; lon try—Fleming and HodEntire colt, lyr old; 6 entries—Alexander Paterson, 1; Edward Menlove, 2 Brood mare in foal, or with foal at foot; Sentries —Alexander Paterson, Maid of the Mill, 1; Fleming and Hedley, 2; H Gardner, Countess, by Peer, dam Fairy, 3 > ■ - - ■ : - 1 ; Dry mare; 4entries—William,Meek, 1; Fleming and Hedley, 2; E F Harding, 3 . , Filly 2yra old; 2 entries-Matbew Sbervrin, Modesty, by Bedooln, dam a Fergus mare, 1 Filly, one year old: 5 entries—Alexander Paterson, 1 j Fleming and Hedley, 2; William Meek, 3 hacks Judges—Messrs A W Money, Christchurch; James Hostie, Taieri; and David Corsan, Tokomairiro Frizes—silver and bronze medals, let sad 2nd ' Back (excluding horses that have won public race money) to jump 3ft hurdles, three trials; 14 entries —H H Coggins,!; Dr Da Lautonr, 2; Thomas Shatters, 3 Hack, to jump 4tt hurdles, three trials; 12 entries—Charles Homershawl; Hfi Coggins, 2; J and H Fry, 9 . Lady's hack, to be ridden by lady; 12 entries—H B Coggins, 1; B F Harding, 2 Weight-carrying hack; 8 entries —James Spence, X; J and B try, 2; John Dooley, 3 Pony under 13 hands; 8 entries—Alexander M'Master, Tam O’Shanter, 1; Walter Swanson, 2 Light harness horse or mare; 7 entries—Fleming and Hedley, 1; Fleming and Hedley, 2; John M‘Kay.3 Horse suitable for express or spring cart; 7 entries—M O Allen, 1; Andrew Aikenhead, 2; Bobert Meek, 3 Fair of buggy horses or marev, in harness; 3 entries—Peter Williams, 1; Dr Garland, 2 CATTLE SHOEXHORN Judges—Messrs John Gebbie, Lyttelton; James Forrest,Taieri; J F Bitching, Moa Flat Prizes—Beat bull of any age, a gold medal value £5 ss; the best cow, three years and upwards, a gold medal value £5 ss; and the best animal in the yar-1, a gold medal vaine £5 ss; Silver ind bronze medals in other classes, as Ist and 2nd Bull of any age; 2 entries—Philip C Threlkeld, Commander-in.ubief, by Boyal Qwynne, 1; Edward Menlove, Lord Macaulay, 9 Bull, 2yrs old; 3 entries—Edward Menlove, Lord Macaulay, !; William Craig, Prince of the Jessamines, 2 ' Bull, lyr old; 3 entries—William Craig, White Prince,!; William Craig, Prince of Waimotu, 2; William Craig, Maoandrew, commended Cow, 3yrs and upwards, in milk or with calf; 7 entries—Edward Menlove, 1; William Craig, Grace sth, 2; Fleming and Hedley, 3 Heifer, 2j:s old; 8 entries—William Craig, Flora 2nd,l ; William Craig, Pet 3rd, 3 - . Heifer, lyr. old* 4 entries—William Craig, Waimotu Pet,! ; William .Craig, Waimotu Jessamine, 2 ; William Craig, Jellyflower, commended Cow, with two of her progeny; 2 entries—William Craig, Otag° Jessamine 2nd, 1 Best animal in the yard; 3 entries—Philip C Threlkeld,! AYRSHIRE Judges—Messrs John Andrew, Taieri; William , Cowan, Woikouaiti; Kennedy Ferguson, BlueB&in Prizes—Tho best bull of any age, a gold medal, value £5 ss; the best cow in milk or in calf, a gold medal, value £5 is; and tbe best ,animalin the yard, a gold modal, value £5 Sa; silver and bronze me ala in other classes, an Ist and 2nd Bull of any age; 9 entries—Andrew. .Chrjstal, 1; Fleming and Hedley, 2 ; William Craig. Neill Ist, 3. Bull, two years old; 3 entriea—T T Duncan, !; William Orail,Duke, 2; Flemiog andHedtey, 3 Bull, one year old; 9 entries— Fleming and Hedley, 1; Daniel M'Gtegor, 2; Andrew Chrystal, 3 _ Cowinmilkorin calf-, 11 entries—Fleming and Hedley, 1; Fleining and Hedley, 2; Fleming and Hedley, 3 . Heifer, dry, andmot apparently in calf, two years old; 9 entries—Peter Orr, 1; William Craig, Fascl- > nation 2nd, 2; Andrew Chrystal, 3. Heifer,one year old; 11 entries—Flaming and Hedley, 1; Fleming and Hedley, 2; Fleming and Hedies.3, . .. , .. „ . . Cow, with two of her offspring; p entries— Fleming and Hedley, 1; WiUlam Craig, FasomaBest animal in tho yard ; 7 entries Andrew Chrystal,!. GEKERAt (Excluding Phorthorna and Ayrshirea) Judges—Messrs John Andrew, Taieri, William Cowan, Waikouaiti, Kennedy, Ferguson, Blue-; Prizes—Silver and bronze medals for' first and second . Cow in milk or in calf; U ontries-Gramger and Son, 1; T. Y. Duncan. 2,- Daniel M'Gregor, 3 Pair of dairy oowe in uulk j 6 entries—TV Dun-, can, 1; Fleming and Hedley, 2; Daniel M Gregor, 3; Heifer,two years old; 10 entries—Flemiug and Hedley, 1; Peter Orr, 2; T Y Donoan, 3 , Heifer, one year old; 7 entries—Fleming and Hedley. 1; T Y Duncan. 1; T Y Dnnoan, i , EXTRA EXHIBITS . Alderney bull—Alexander M'Master, 1 Jersey heifers—Alexander M'Master, 2 EXTRA CATTLE judges—Same as in General p r : ze a—Forthe best dairy oow a gold medal value £5 5s will be given; silver and bronzemedale in, other classes lor first and second . Dairy oow of any breed; 5 .entnes— Fleming and Hodlev.l: Fleming and Hedley, 2 Fat cattle (2); 6 entries—Hon M Holmes, 1; Hon M Holmes, 2 SHEEP MERINOS ' , Jndzee—Messrs J T Ford (Ohristphuroh), and E 8 Elwortby (Timaru) Prizes-Best ran* in the yard, a gold modal value £5 5s • and the best ewe in toe yard, a gold medal value’£s sa; silver and bronze medals in other classes tor first and second _ . ■ Bam, 4-tooth ond upwards; 11 entries—Oakden and Browne,!; Oakden and Browne, 2; Hon B and upwards; gentries—Hen B Campbell, 1; Oakden and Browne, 2; Hon E Camp. b6 Bam, &tooth or yearling; and Browne, 1; vokdcn.and Browne, 2, Hon K C 2“Si-tooth or yearlings ; 9 entries-Oakden and Browne, 1; Oakden and Browne, 2; Hon B °2™w^Vtoothor .upwards,with lambs^ntfootj 9 entries—Oakden and Browne. 1; Oakden and Browse* 2; Hon E Cw»pi»lU 3 , 2 ewes* 4-tooth* without huuh# entries-Oakden and Browne. 1; Oakden and Browne, 2; Uon B Campbell. 3 / . 2 owes. 2-tootb Ot yearling f W entnea-rOftaoeu end Browne,!; Oakden and Browne, 2; Oakden R ”Beat°iam’in the yard; 4'entries—Oakden and (if over 2-tooto, to have lamb at foot) j 5 entriea—Oakden and Browne,! - i LEICESTBHB Judges-Messrs J M'Beath, Chriatohuroh; M Studholme,Timaru; and WiUiam Groy.Dunedim , Prizes—Beet ram la. toe yard, a gold medal, value £5 ss; and the. bee* ewe in the yard, a gold medal, value d 8s; silver and bronze mpdJaiii other classes for Ist and 2nd and street, Normanby, sire Pxinoe Chariia, 2 ; Hon ani upwards; 2 enMei'TQfifi ß * and Street, 1; Gillies and btreet. 3 L Bam. 2-tooth, or yoariinga;? entries—Gilliee and Street, Duke, 1; Gillies and btreet, Champion, 2.; Q 3 l S 4 2^ r ot , o?Sngi; 4 - and Btreet, 1; Fleming and Healey, 2; Gillies and a upwards,.with lambs at foot ; 10 AnfrioH—Gillies Biiit Street* eire Chwll®» lij GUIiM aurßtreet ( rite Charlie. 2;, Gillies wi Bt | e oweM-tooth'or yeariinge; !1 and Street, 1; Gillies and Street, (Erase and St ßeet B ram In the yard; 4 entries-GUlies, end 8 Best, ewe in the yard; 4 eßtries-GiUies and LINCOLNS ‘ Judges—Messrs Henry Overton. Christohuroh, judges John B Sutton, Southland J Best ram in the yard, a gold medal Nov 23,5 1 Borton and M'Master, bred by.li.2. and Menlove. Ij t Hon BtHfilmos, lam P* ~» . 11 entrica-Edvrerd Menlove, 1: Hon M Holmes.. Sh 2 or jewrUnge; IS entriee-Hon M H &‘^ b We yard; S cntri«.-Hon|l H Bwt eie to toe Wd; 4 witriee-Edward Men- ■ lo,e * l BHOON SHEEP. ■ 1 2 rams of any longwoolled breed; ! entry—Ed--1

John KeUond, Timaru; &ad> John* B- Satton, • Bonthlaud : PMzes—Best ram to toe yard; a goltt mafia}, value to;. toe beat ewe in tbeyoid. a gold medal, value £S Sbi Silver and bronze medal* u other* ouasa*. lstand‘2ad ■ ■ ■ - - - • Eauiy.-!-tooth and upwards; 1 entry—Dr Wbbetor, nhorn December, 1 . 2 ramo, 4-tooth and upwards; 1 entry—Dr Webster, shorn December, I Barma-tooth or yearling; 2 entries—Dr Webster,. 1; Dr Webster, 2 2 rams. S-tooth or yeorltoga; 2 entries—Dr Webster, 1; Dr Webstor,2 2 ewes, 2-tooto or yearlings; 4 entries—Dr WebBter, I; Dr Webster, 2 Best ram In tho yard; 1 entry—Dr Webster, 1 Beat ewe in the yard; 1 entry—Dr Webster, 1 Ten fat half-bred merino wethers;. 1 entry— Norman Lane. 1 Ten (at merino wethers;' 1 entry—H E and J E Parker, 1 PIGB • . Judges—Messrs A M'Kerrow, Hampden, and B Smart; Camara Prizes—Silver medal as Ist Sow, small breed; Gentries—Peter Orr, 1 POULTRY Judges Messrs Christohuroh; Sydney James, Dunedin; Jonathan Snow, Taien Prizes—Silver and bronze medals in all classes as Ist and 2nd - Spanish cook and hen; 3 entriea—Alexander Graham. 2 : Game cook and hen; 8 entries —Alexander Kerr, black breasted rod, 1; Alexander Kerr, daokwing, 2 Bantam gome oook and hen; S entriea—E F Hardtog, 1; Dr Os lautonr, 2; F Waterspoommanded Brahma-pootra oook and hen; 4 entries—Mrs Kerr, 1 ■ Cock end hen of any other breed; 4 entries—Mrs Kerr, Coohin-Ohtoa, 2 Turkey oook and hen; ! entry Alexander Graham, 1 Aylesbury drake and duck; 3 entries—Bobert Scott, 1 , , : Common drako and duofc; 2 entries—Bobert Soott, 1 Pigeons, oook and hens of any breed; 4 entries—- . James Bee, 1 DAIEY PBODUOE Judges—Messrs B Sutherland, Christohuroh; Andrew M'Farlane, Dunedin Frizes—Silver and bronze medals aa let and 2nd 21bs batter without salt, ia half-pound colls: 30 entriee—Miss Christina Bobertson,Utepopo, I; Mrs Gillies, Otopopo, 2; Mrs Bobert Jackson, 3; William Craig, 4 21be butter, with salt, in half-pound rolls, without any distinguishing mark; 30 'entries—Miss Christina K bertion, Otepopo.l; Mrs Bobert Jaokson,2; Mrs W. Eobertson, 3; Mrs Donald Borrie, 4; William Craig, commended; Mrs Joseph antes, commended. 10 lbs salted batter, made and oared by exhibitor, and deposited (our weeks before the show—Mrs A Poison, X; Uib B Jackson, 2; Mrs T W Evans, 3; Mrs Daniel M'Gregor, commended Fancy butter for the table; 15 entries—Mrs Hedley,!; Mrs Alexander Graham, 2; Mrs Bobert Jackson, 3; Mrs M Morton, 3 ' Cheese, made by tbo exhibitor; 5 entries—Miss Scott, 1; Mrs Alexander Graham, 2; Mrs M. Morton, 3 , , Mr B H Moody, hand, sewing-machine (value £2 103) for third largest prize-taker in dairy produoe ; IKentries—Mrs Alex Graham, 1 CUBED MEATS Judges—Same as in dairy produce ' Frizes—Silver and bronze medals in all classes, as let and 2nd;

2 hams cured by the exhibitor; 8 entries— Pater Orr, 1'; Herbert Honour, 2; Alexander Graham, commended Bacon (2 sides) cured by exhibitor,- 7 entries— Peter Orr, 1; Herbert Honour, 2j Dugald Shaw, commended 2 rolls bacon cured by exhibitor; 5 entries— Herbert Honour, 1; Peter Orr, 2; James Pamilton, commended IMPLEMENTS, fto AGWCTJLTBBAL - IMPLEMENTS Judges— Meters J Anderson, Jun, Cbristoburob; John Andrew, Taieri; Geo-ge Gow, Dunedin Prizes—The combined reaping and binding machine, subject to a Satisfactory trial, 20 guineas ; the best reaping machine, a gold medal, value £5 ss; the best horse-power hedge cutter, a gold medal, value £lO 10s; silver and bronze medals in other classes, as Ist and 2nd , . Single plough, 1 entry—William M'Kenzie, Eakanui, 1 Double-furrow plough, 1 entry—Jack, Steel and Hendry, I . , . _ , Plough more than two-furrow, 1 entry—Jack, Steel, mid Hendry, 3-farrow plough, 1 ' Harrows not less than three leaf, 3 entries— Jack, Steel, and Hendry, I; William M‘Kenzie, Eakanui, 2 . Drill grabber, 1 entry-Jack, Steel, and Hendry, 1 Drill plough; 1 entry—Wilimm M’Kennie, 1 Heaping machine; i entries—Jack, Steel, ■ and Hendry, single-speed back-delivery j M‘Nab and Aimers, 2; Jack, Steel, and Hendry, double-speed back delivery, 3. . Combined reaping and binding machine, subject to a satisfactory trial; 1 entry—Hon B Campbell, 1 Chaff-outter.fOr steam or horse-power; Xentry— Jack, oteel, and Hendry, 1 ■ • , Horse cart for farm purposes; 1 entry—Jack, Steel, and Hendryi 1; BCGGIBS AND HABNEBB •vJudges—Messrs’ Joshua Page, Christchurch; and J, Crammond, Timaru Prizes—Silver and bronze medals in all cla|ses of 1 Ist and 2nd J Light double, two-borse buggy ; r 1 entry-rßrown, Sutton, and Co, 1 , •’ Siugle buggy; 1 entry—Brown,,Sutton,:and_ Co, 1 Lady's side saddle; 2 entries—Thomaa ; Morris, 1; Thomas Morris, 2 Complete set’of riding gear; 2 entries—Thomas Morris, 1; Thomas Morris, 2. Complete set of cart-harness;Jf eiitnea—Thomas Morris, X; Thomas Morris, 2 r'H ■ / Complete set of plough-harness; Xentry—Thomas Morris,!. ’ BREAD, Judges— Messrs B_ Sutherland, Christchurch;

Andrew M‘Far!ane, Dunedin.' , Prizes —Silver usd bronze medals in all olaeeea, as' • lß Threa 2 4lt> loaves (provincial flour): 10 entries—. M'Donold, Waimate, 1 j E Aitben, 2 } David Genge, highly commanded; EobertMeeb, commended gib plain oatmeal, cakes; 6 entries—Mrs Alex. Graham, 1; Mrs Peter On, 3 FLOTJE, GEAIN] SEEDS, BOOTS, Ac. Judges—Meswß Joseph Osborno, Lseetou 5 Mathew Todd] Palmtretou;' — Matthews, Dunedin; and Bnuoitnan, Green Island ' Prizes—Silver and bronze medals in all classes as flour, manufactured by exhibitor; Sentries -J T Evans and Co, I j Morton andHru «. 2 r oor bushels white wheat (rod straw, Lammas and Essex! ;-7‘entries— Andrew Bell, 1;J and 1 Meeb, 2 ; Murdoch o» d Watson, 3 ■ , 4 bushels white wheat (red chaff); 1 entry-J. Wet white wheat (velvet or any other, variety); nine entries—James A Taylor, X; John °Tbushele white wheat (Tuscan and purple straw); 2 entries-0 and J M Todd, 1 s J and T Meek, 3 4 bushels ot any variety of short oats s 6 entnesH Thomas Henderson, 1; Stemson and Leigh, Sr Fleming and Hedley, 8 , ■ Four bushels'longoats, any variety ; 4 entries—; 0 and J M Todd, 1; stemson and Leigh, 2 t Pont bushels malting barley, any variety; a entries—Liutott and Otteraon, grown by Hugh* E Pour bushels field peas; 3 entries—JohnFalconer, I; Stemson and Leigh, 3 / Pour bushels perennisl rjo grass; 3entries— Btemson and Leigh, X; John Falconer, 2 j 4 bushels Italian rye grass: 2 entries—John Tal ! »ft L &Uemson and prairie '8 entries—John Falconer, 1 fimifaies—Stemson and Leigh,!; J °MlbswWt« r oiover; 3 entrios-*-ils* Qrahani, 1 j Jo s^bs' fl oow ie gTa»B; 3 ehtiiee-John Falconer, X; B wTbs"ed^olover;*2 entriee—John Falconer, 11 8 M?bs AUykeftentrlee-John Falconer, I; Ale* ibeearly potatoes,kidney varieties; 3ontries-r B *lSba early poloSes, round varieties; 3 ontriess— GKBrtfooT ’• j ? ; 681bs lata potatoes, any variety; 5 entries-, Mathew Clydesdale. X; Alex Graham, 2 XUbs enions, any. varlety; 2 entries-Alex pinna (in pots) not hisber than 3ft; 2 entries— F s‘rtrie^John FalC °j^ r «mlf?Me (inpots); 2 entries—William HeyHenry Kite’s prize of a household sewing tor the beat coUeolton of preserves made in the district; X entry—Peter Orri I 1 * '.WOOL v% . . JudgoE-Messrs J T and - Mze*-SilVer for first and X bale secured merino wool; 2 entries—M'Caakill long wool; 2 entries-M'CaakUl and JSooney, X gßß j, p . Judges - Messrs 3 T Ford (ChHßtehuroh). E , , , ~ second . . . ' Hhflsn dor. subfabt to trial ; X 0 entries—Tbos M*Anley,l; Wm (Sutherland, Jun, Sharp, 2; James pEIVATB PBIZEB. , , ■ The owners of draught entires gave the following prizes for Xyr old oolts; Ist prize £3,eeaoni £2. third £1; 8 entries*»Hbn M Holmes, 1; Edward Menlove,*2; Cteoirgs Aikenhsad, 3 . ~ . ; The owners of draught entires gave the following nna.vear-a>ld fiUies—lst prize £3, 2nd, Wiliam ‘Wallace, X j Hedley, by Btr. William Wallace; 2; Edward Msnlove, 3. _ j Hr ? B Bussell, Wddler, gave wire of bunting T *A t j* r A? a MoWto, saddWr, gave a tUveiftnounted JadyV whip to* beet horsewoman; 5 ' aan> ~o'> d KOST-aPT .11 : »

(worKb £1) for second largest prize-taker i* dairy produoe ;■ 19 ontriee—Mrs- BAwkson, 1 : The Millers’ and Groin Mtorohanta' prize a* five guineas tor boat 4- busbelc of whtte wheat ot any ; The miUezsf and grain merchant*’prize of flVeguine«s for best tour bushels of short oate, of any variety; 4 entries—Jkmes Findlay, 1 The inillbnr and groin merchants’ prize of &ve guineas for toe best four bushel* of rang oats, of any variety; »entries-0 and J M Todd, 1 ■ Mr M'Corkindale'a prize of an electroplated) flower stud, of the value of £4, for (ha best oolleo tiou of home-made wines and preserves; two 1 entries—Peter Orr, 1