AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXX, Issue 8623, 26 October 1888, Page 6

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

THE ELLESMERE AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. The nineteenth annual Show of the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yesterday, on the Show Grounds, near Leeston. As regards the number of entries, this year’s exhibition compares very favourably with those of previous years, especially with that of 1887, which it exceeds hy 200 exhibits. Tho increase was most marked in sheep and dairy produce. The display in the latter department was exceptionally large, and was calculated to impress a visitor very favourably with regard to the position of the dairying industry in tho Ellesmere district. The following is a list of the entries, compared with those of last year’s Show:— 1888. 1887. Sheep 11l 68 Shearing 6 11 Cattle 5i 54 Light Horses 70 50 Draught Horses 39 32 Pigs 27 4 Xmi lementa 23 8 11. Z. manufactures ... ... 13 13 Dairy Produce 160 66 Dogs H 10 Grain 19 14 530 330 In point of quality tho Show was fully equal to any of its predecessors. The arrangements were admirable, and the Committee, with tho Secretary, Mr F. Jameson, and his assistant, Mr Willis, deserve much credit in consequence. Creature comforts were supplied by Mr Wardlow, of the Southbridgo Hotel, who dispensed liquors at the publican’s booth; by Mr Robinson, of Christchurch, who had a confectioner’s booth, and also provided a capital luncheon for tho Judges and Committee; and by Mr W. Edwards, of Christchurch, who had a well-supplied confectioner’s tent. The Leeston Brass Band played during the day. The weather during the morning and early afternoon was most pleasant. About 4 p.m. it began to rain heavily—fortunately too late to spoil the attendance. The receipts at the gate wore about £60 —much the same as at last year’s Show. SHEEP. From a district such as Ellesmere, rich as it is in grass land, a display of poor sheep would be disappointing indeed. Take the sheep all round, perhaps 150 head would he the limit of the entry, but in each class the animals were of unusual excellence. Some of the veteran rams and ewes we had of course seen before, but age did not seem to tell much upon tbeir looks, nor the stud upon their frames, and altogether the sheep were shown in good condition. Tho fullest entry was in

BORDER LEICESTSKS, and tho competition lay between Messrs John Rennie and John Boag, with individual challenges in single classes by Mr W. H. Jamieson and Mr J. Benny. In aged rams Mr Rennie took first and first and second with the two grand-framed, symmetrical, well - woolled animals he showed, and Mr W. H. Jamieson was commended. In this class Mr Boag showed a grand square little ram, that was admired by many onlookers, but his merits apparently did not commend themselves pronouncedly enough to the Judges to earn a position among the unquestionably superb sires on his right and leff. In young rams, Mr Boag again showed two fine rams, but Mr Rennie’s best two ran in the winners before them, leaving him’ only a commended. In aged ewes five grand matrons were shown, although Mr Benny’s owe seemed to be a little out of sorts. Mr Boag came to tho front with a superb animal, square, even, rich in quality and in fleece, and showing fine constitution with a full supply of the true Border Leicester characteristics. Mr Ronnie’s sheep that gained second and highly commendcdhonours were entitled to the same description as given above of Mr Boag’s, and right through the Border Leicester classes the pride of place alternated between the two breeders. The Judges had rather a difficult task, we should say, hut any man would be proud indeed to own flocks of this breed of sheep, if from them could be selected such samples as those shown in the Border Leicester pens. In ENGLISH LEICESTEKS, Mr P. C. Threlkeld was the only exhibitor, but he filled the pens with along line of sheep in fair show condition. Many of them we hope to see at the Metropolitan Show, and it is a pleasure to notice that Mr Threlkeld is enthusiast enough to show his grand sheep to serve as object lessons to the Ellesmere district, even although not another soul dare meet him at the Show. The time will come, however, when he will not have it all his own way, and when from among the men bis enthusiasm has warmed, will arise competitors who may wrest from his brow a portion of his well-won laurels. In LINCOLN AND ROMNEY MARSH the competition was again restricted, Mr C. Withell showing the only Lincolns, and Mr W. D. Lawrence, tho only Romney Marshes. Mr Withell, however, filled all tho classes, and it must be said for him, if he was the only exhibitor, he left no class with the unsightly line “No entry.” But he showed grand sheep, and the district may well be proud of him. So, too, may it be of Mr W. D. Marsh. This gentleman entered two fine rams; one grand old chap was a treat to look at, and bis ewes were above cavil. In SODTHDOWNS there was some show of contest, and for aged rams four breeders asked attention. Mr Coe’s ram—a fine, hearty, well-set-up, square sire—was first, and Mr Mathias, second. Mr Mathias’ young ram was well worth the place of honour he got, though not very much ahead of Mr Benny’s, second. The fine ewes shown, both in young and old classes, were tho exhibits of Mr Benny and Mr Mathias, and would show anywhere. Mr Coe showed all the SHROPSHIRE rams, and of course gob all the honours. He also showed all the crose-breds by Lincoln rams out of merino ewes. In FAT SHEEP there was a long entry, and, summarising this department, it may be said that whether for butchers’purposes or freezing, the display at the Ellesmere Show would take a lot of licking in any part of the Colony.

CATTLE. SHORTHORN. The catalogue has somehow or other dropped the heading “ Shorthorn ” from its first section. Whether this has been done from any question as'to the trueness of tho breed likely to be shown or not we cannot say. But some very fair cattle indeed were shown, and many of them could admit of but little doubt as to breed. In aged bulls, and bulls calved since July 1, 1885, Mr W. Gabble’s May Duke, a Avoll-known sire, was the only bull shown in the one class, and Mr W. Watson's Roan Duke in the other—both fine bulls. There were five entries in two-year-old bulls, out of which Mr Gabble's Sir R. Stout walked with the coloured ticket of first place, and Mr Prampton’s Roan Marquis second —a bull likely to furnish well as he ages, and of whom we are likely to hear more. Mr "Watson’s Duke of Brookside, a promising youngster, was the only yearling. In cows there was a fair show, but nothing calling for special or exhaustive notice. Mr W. Watson was the chief prize-taker throughout the whole shorthorn line. OTHER BREEDS. Two Jersey cows were shown, " fair animals, and two Ayrshire bulls, one of them of some merit. A few fat cattle also, of very good quality indeed, were also in tho pens. Mr A. Storry showed a Polled Angus bull, a little light perhaps, but possessing all the points of the breed. HORSES. " In, a hunting country like the Ellesmere

district light horses of a good stamp should be common, and it was not surprising, therefore, to meet at the Leeston Show a very fair lot of animals in the light horse classes. Soma of the youngsters, it must be admitted, were not in the best of condition, but a reason for this is to be found in the fact that it is rather early in the season. There w«re but two thoroughbred entires on the ground. Burlington, though looking rath'er better than he did at last year’s Show, was placed second to Liverpool. The 'handsome son of King of Clubs was in good condition, and thoroughly deserved his honourable position. The most notable of the youngsters was a three-year-old black colt by Idalium, out of Gold Dust, shown by Mr James Bell. He is, perhaps, a shade heavy in the head, but is a splendid fellow, showing lots of quality. Mr S. H. Lemon’s three-year-old filly, by Idalium — Fair Nell, is a good-looking one. The carriage horses were of a good stamp. One of the heat horses on tho ground was Mr F. C. Murray’s gelding Pat, which was deservedly placed first in the dog-cart class. He has good action, nice manners, and symmetrical form. Mr W. Moorhead’s gelding, by Burlington, first in the buggyhorse class, is a very nice animal, a good mover. The horses in the two last-named classes were good, but the driving was not by any means as skilful as it might have been. The riding, on the other band, was generally good. The young horses in this section were promising, if a little out of condition. Hackneys were a passable lot, Mr J. W. Overton’s chestnut gelding being the best. The cobs were good, even better, on the whole, than they were last year. The two ladies* hacks were nice animals, if a little deficient in quality. Ponies were a very pretty lot. In the Jmnters’competition, for which there were six entries, Mr Woodman’s Romeo, a fine, upstanding fellow, was placed first. In the draught section, only three aged entires were shown—Mr John Boag’s General Gordon, Mr W. B. Campbell’s Prince of Glamis, and Mr A. Nelson’s Perfection. It is exceedingly bad taste for anyone to question the opinion of judges at a cattle show when that opinion has been delivered by men enjoying the respect as Judges of a whole Society. But there is no reason why men may not honestly differ. The Judges gave first place to Mr Boag’a General Gordon, second to Mr Campbell’s Prince of Glamis, and commended Perfection. That there is no animal thoroughly perfect, the position of Mr Nelson’s horse shows, and doubtless the faults which every horse has weighed in the minds of the judges at Ellesmere against The Prince; hut The General is no doubt a grand horse. Mr Boag’s Middlerig was the only entry in the two-year-old class, and of course got honours. He will be a fine horse yet, giving every promise of filling out well and furnishing like a pet lamb. A highly-commended ticket was given to Mr Chambers’ aged bay gelding Prince, a good looking, honest horse. Mr S. Graham’s Nugget, a nice example of New Style’s get was well worthy of the first prize he received. Some grand fillies were shown, as well ns some really firstclass colts, and the district has no reason to be ashamed of the teams exhibited, or the fine entry of mares. Some of the latter would hold no mean place against the superb cattle to be encountered at the Oamaru Show, the home and fastness of the best draught stock in the Colony.

PIGS. The entry of pigs was very fair indeed, including among the list of competitors Messrs Rowe, D’Auvergne Bros., and Clarkson. O wing tosome misunderstanding about the landing, some of Mr James Rowe’s and d’Auvergne Bros’, best pigs had to be left in the railway truck. The Berkshire classes were carried by the d’Auvergne Bros., who gained chief honours among them; bub Mr Rowe’s sow and litter of pigs was the only sow entered in her class. In whits, pigs nobody challenged Mr Rowe. Towards afternoon Lis splendid Yorkshire sow (shown with a fine litter of seven pigs) took ill, and for a time her life was cespaired of, but she ultimately recovered so tap as to be fit for removal to the train. , r *- V DOGS. Nine fine sheep collies were shown, which gave the Judges some trouble in placing, but that difficulty did not exist as between the two cattle dogs entered. SHEARING. Six competitors for sheep shearing entered, and their little performance was a most interesting one to a large crowd of onlookers. The first prize £5, was gained by T. Rapley, whose work was undeniably the best, while John Suttie got the second of £3, S. Worner’s work receiving the highly commended ticket. IMPLEMENTS. The display of implements, though more extensive than at last year’s Show, was certainly not one of tho principal features of the exhibition. As far as utility and workmanship were concerned, there was not much to be desired, but the number of exhibits was decidedly small. The M'Cormick, Massey, Deering and Wood reapers and binders were represented. Messrs P. and D. Duncan had a good, if small, collection of horse-hoea, harrows, and other of their specialties, and Mr D. Blythe showed some well-made and useful ploughs, one being fitted with an ingenious and effective pulveriser and pubsoiler. The buggy, Whitechapel cart, and Pagnall cart, shown by Messrs Durant and Son, were notable specimens of the carriage-builder’s craft, strong, serviceable, and well-finished. The Judges showed tbeir appreciation of the quality of the display by placing “highly commended” tickets on moat of the exhibits. They also expressed admiration of the new knotter of the M'Cormick reaper and binder, and of the single apron of the Wood machine. NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES. Tho principal and almost tho only exhibitors of New Zealand manufactures were Messrs Durant and Sons, who had a varied and excellent display of saddlery and harness, in which Colonial leather is very largely employed. It is gratifying to note that Mr Durant speaks in high terms of the suitability of the locally-produced leather for harness-making. He has, he states, noticed a marked improvement in its quality during the last two years. _ The same firm showed well-made and highly serviceable horse-covers—of heavy cotton duck—and tarpaulins, and a nice collection of plough lines and binder twine from the works of Messrs B. Hale and Co. Mr E. Withell exhibited two good specimens of his useful barrel churns; and a local maker, Mr T. J. Rogers, had an ingenious box-churn, worked by horse-power. DAIRY PRODUCE. The general excellence of the dairy produce was such as to reflect the highest credit on the Ellesmere district, which has, however, always been to the fore in this respect. The number of entries this year was largely in excess of that at any previous Show, and the quality was uniformly high. The bacon and hams, both smoked and unsmoked, were, as a rule, nicely cured and of admirable quality. The exhibits of cheese were somewhat uneven. Those of Mesdames Jamieson, Watson, and Lambie were well-made and of good flavour. This could not bo truthfully said of some of the others. The butter, all of it handmade, was splendid. The salt butter was as fine as has been seen at the Ellesmere Show, and gave the Judges a deal of trouble. Taking the fresh butter as a whole, it was a grand lot That shown by Mrs Jamieson was the perfection of what fresh butter should be, and Mrs Eight’s was little, if any, inferior. Some exhibits were disqualified because they bore marks or stamps, and others because of their being slightly salt. Of equal excellence was the powdered butter.’ Mr Job Osborne’s special prize for butter in rolls fit for exportation, kept for three weeks before the Show, was gained by Mrs Jamieson,with an exhibibofsplendidquality. Several of the other exhibits were slightly rancid, either from the cream having been kept too long before churning, from tho feed of the cows having been too rank, or

from other reasons. The homemade bread was excellent —light, well-baked and wholesome. Some very palatable homemade wine was shown, that made by Mrs Marshall being especially nice. The splendid samples of wheat, barley, linseed, and grass and clover seeds showea that the district could hold its own for soil with anything in the Colony. The following is the PRIZE LIST:— SHEEP. Judges (for long wool sheep) Messrs A. D. M'llraith, W. M'Millan, and John M'Beth. BORDER LEICESTERS. Ram over 18 months old—John Rennie, 1 and 2. Ram under 18 months old —John Rennie, land 2; John Boag, he. Ewe over 18 months old—John Boag, 1; John Rennie, 2 and h c. Ewe under 18 months old—John Rennie, 1 and c; John Boag, 2 and h c. Three ewes over 18 months old, with lamb at foot—John Boag, 1 and h c; John Rennie, 2 and c. Three ewes under 18 months old—John Boag, 1 and c; John Rennie, 2 and h c. ENGLISH LEICESTERS. Ram over 18 months old P. C. Threlkeld, 1 and 2. Ram under 18 months old—P. C. Threlkeld, 1 and 2. Ewe over 18 months old —P. C. Threlkeld, 1 and 2. Ewe under 18 months old —P. C. Threlkeld, 1 and 2. Three ewes over 18 months old, with lamb at foot —P. C. Threlkeld, 1. Three ewes under 18 months old—P. C. Threlkeld, 1. LINCOLNS. Ram over 18 months old—C. Withell, 1 and 3. Ram under 18 months old—C. Withell, 1 and 2. Ewe over 1§ months old—C. Withell, 1 and 2. Ewe under 18 months old—C. Withell, 1 and 2. Three ewes over 18 months old, with lamb at foot—C. Withell, 1 and 2. Three ewes under 18 months old—C. Withell, 1 and 2. ROMNEY MARSH. Ram over 18 months old—W. D. Lawrence, 1 and 2. Ewe over IS mouths old — W. D. Lawrence, 1. Ewe under IS months old—W. D. Lawrence, 1. Three ewes over 18 months old, with lamb at foot— W. D. Lawrence, 1 and 2. Three ewes under 18 months old—W. D. Lawrence, 1 and 2. SOUTHDOWN BREED. Judges for Down Breed and Fat Sheep— Messrs John Deans, b. Garforth and J. W. Overton. Ram over 18 months old—L. Mathias, 1; P. J. Henley, 3. Ewe over 18 months old —L. Mathias, 1; J. Benny, 2. Ewe under 18 months old —J. Benny, 1; L. Mathias, 2. Three ewes over 18 months old, with lamb at foot—L. Mathias, 1; J. Benny, 2. Three ewes under 18 months old—L. Mathias, 2. ANT DOWN BREED. Ram over 18 months old—J. Coe, Shropshire Down, 1 and 2. Ram under 18 months old—J. Coe, Shropshire Down, 1 and 2. CROSS-BRED. (First cross from merino ewe hy any longwoollcd ram, or vice versa.) Five ewes over 18 months old, with lamb at. foot—W. Bishop, 2. Five ewes or wethers under 18 months old —C. Withell, 1 and 2. FAT SHEEP. Five fat merino wethers, six-tooth and under —J. M. Furze, 1. Five fat longwoollcd wethers, four-tooth and under— J. M. Furze, 1. Five fat wethers, sixtooth and under; first cross from merino ewe, by any longwooilecl ram, or vice vers-i —W. Bishop, 1; A. Storry, 2. Ten fab wethers most suitable for freezing—Job Osborne, 1; A. Storry, 3. HOGGETS IN WOOL, AND LAMBS. Five fat hoggets—J. M. Furze, 1; John Boag, 2 and c; W. H. Jamieson, h c. Five fat lambs, any longwoolied, for butchers’ purposes only—S. Amyes, 1; J. M. Furze, 2. Five fat lambs, any Down breed, for butchers’ purposes only—S. Aymcs, 1; 11. Waahbourne, 2; J. M. Furze, h c. Five fat lambs, first cross from merino ewe, for butchers’ purposes only—W. M’Vinnie, 1 and 2. SPECIAL PRIZES. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, £1 11s 6d, for the best Border Leicester ram—John Rennie. Mr W. Gabbie, £i Is, for tho best Lincoln ram—C. Withell. Mr K. Grieshaber, piece of plate, for the best Lincoln ram—C. Withell. Messrs R. Frankish and F. Overton, £1 Is, for the Down ram most suitable for producing sheep for freezing— L. Mathias. Mr Danzie Cant, clock, for the Down ram most suitable for producing sheep for freezing—L. Mathias. Mr L. Mathias, £2 2s, for the best pen of five fat wethers —W. Bishop. Messrs Matson and Co., £3 3s, for the best pen of tea fat wethers suitable for freezing Job Osborne. Mr W. E. Maddison, £1 Is, for the best pen of five fat lamha in Classes 45 and 47 —S. Aymes. Mr W. E. Maddison, £1 Is, for the best pen of five fat lambs, any Down breed. Class 46—S.Amyes. SHEARING COMPETITION. Judges—Messrs John Boag, D. Scott, and Henry Overton. Timekeeper—Mr J. R. Campbell. Mr J. R. Campbell’s special prize of £7 for a shearing competition, subject to the following conditions, viz.;—£s as a first prize, provided there are not less than three competitors, and £2 as a second prize—T. Eapley, 1; John Suttie, 2; S. Worner, h c. CATTLE. Judges—Messrs Needham, J. Guild and J. A. M'llraith. SHORTHORNS. Bull, of any age—W. Gabbie, May Duke, 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1885—W. Watson, Roan Duke, 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1887—W. Gabbie, Sir Stout, 1; G. Frampton, Roan Marquis, 2; H. Sight, Madhi, h c. Bull, calved since Jan. 1, 18a8—W. Watson, Duke of Brookside, 1. Heifer in milk or in calf, calved since July 1, 1885—W. Watson, Young Pretty V. 1; T. B. Howson, 2 and c.; W. Watson, Queen of Hearts, 111., h c. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1886—W. Watson, Lorna Doone 11., 1; W. Watson, Floral Beauty, 2; W. Gabbie, Queen of the Roses, h c. Heifer, calved since July, 1, 1887—W. Watson, Roan Darlington, 1; William Gabbie, Miss Gunterstone, 2; W. Watson, Ruby 11., he; H. Hight, Rosebud, c. Heifer, calved since Jan. 1, 1888—W. Watson, Grace Darling VII,, 1; W. Gabbie, Miss Fergusson, 2; W. Gabbie, Duchess of Holcombe, h c; W. Watson, Blue Bell, c. Milch cow, shorthorn breed, of any age, in milk or in calf—W. Watson, Riby Princess, 1; W. Gabbie, Miss Williams, 2; W. Watson, Ruby, h c; W. Watson, Riby Duchess IX., c. Milch cow, of any age or breed, bred in the district, in milk or in calf—W. Watson, Young Pretty 11,, 1; J. Benny, Crowing, 2. Jersey milch cow, of any age, in milk or in calf— F. G. Cradock, Crissie, 1; J. M. Furze, 2. Ayrshire bull, of any age—J. Barnett, Jock, 1. Ayrshire milch cow, of any age, in milk or in calf—J. Lament, 1. Fat bullock, calved since July 1, 1885—John Rennie, 1. Fat steer, calved since July!, 1886—John Rennie, 1. Fat cow, open to sill—J. M. Furze, 1. Fat calf, calved since Sept. 1, 1888—J. M. Furze, 1. Extra exhibit—A. Storry, polled Angus bull, Doddie, v h c. SPECIAL PRIZES. Sir John Hall, £2, for the best shorthorn hull on the ground—W. Gabbie. Messrs P. Cunningham and Co., £3 2s, for the best bull—W. Gabbie. Sir John Hall, £2, for the best heifer—W. Watson. Sir John Hall, £2, for the best heifer—W. Watson. Sir John Hall, £2, for the best heifer—W. Watson. Mr E. Blackburn, £1 Is, for the best heifer—W. Watson. Sir John Hall, £2, for the best milch cow —W. Watson. HORSES. Judges—Messrs F. J. Kimbell and A. Lyons. BLOOD STOCK. Thoroughbred entire —W. Kerr, Liverpool, 1; W. M'llraith, Burlington, 2. Colt or gelding foaled since July 1, 1885— J. Bell, 1. Filly, foaled since July 1, 1885—S. H. Lemon, 1. Filly, foaled since July 1, 1886—S. H, Lemon, 1. Colt, foaled since July 1, 1887—G. M'Clure, 1. Filly, foaled since July 1, 1887 —S. H. Lemon, 1, CARRIAGE HORSES. Entire—J. Stackhouse, Texas, 1. Brood mare, for breeding purposes, in foal or with foal at foot—W. Bishop, Mias Styles, 2, Dry mare or gelding most suitable for

dogcart—F. C. Murray, Pat, 1; F. Overton, Grape, 2. Dry mare or gelding most suitable for single buggy, must be driven in a four-wheeled vehicle—W. Moorhead, Sweetheart, 1; T. B. Howson, No Mistake, 2. Filly or gelding, foaled since July 1, 1885 —W. Watson, 1; W. Holley, Sankey, 2. Filly or gelding, foaled since July 1, 1886—A. Anderson, 1; D. Buddo, 2 j D. Cant, Maude, h c. HACKNEYS. Entire horse—J. D. Prankish, Hercules, 1; F. C. Murray, Young Merrilegs, 2. Eoadater or Hack, mare or gelding, fit to carry over 12st—J. W. Overton, Hornby, 1; E. Wright, Sam, 2. Eoadster or Hack, mare or gelding, fib to carry lOst—L. Mathias. The Master, 1; Miss Coo, Zulu, 2 ; W. H. Woodman, Dagmar, h c. Cob, Mare, or Gelding, not exceeding 15 hands —Sydney Lawrence, Toby, 1; J. L. Myers, Tosh, 2; J. Hastings, Warrigal. h c. Hack, Mare or Gelding, foaled since July 1, 1883 —P. Overton, Yankee Bill, 1. Lady’s Hack, mare or gelding—G. G-ordon, Polly, 1; Miss Wills, Kitty, 2. Brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot —W. Holley, Merrilegs, 1; W. H. Woodman, Maori Jane, 2; S. Amyes, Spreydon Lass, h c. PONIES. Pony entire horse, not exceeding 13 hands, foaled previous to J uly 1, 1885— P. Woods, Tommy, 1. Pony mare or gelding, not exceeding 13 hands high— George L. Sandrey, King of the Eing, 1; Eussell Spring, Pet, 2; G. E. Baxter, Chepmonk, h c. Brood mare, not exceeding 13 hands, in foal or with foal at foot— John Boag, Banty, 1; J. S. Baxter, Dolly, 2. Pony mare or gelding, nob exceeding 13 hands—J. M’Conkey, Moses, 1; W. Kelly, Tommy, 2; J. Bentley, Eandy, h c. HUNTERS. The best hunter, to be ridden in tbe presence of tbe Judges previous to examination over three fair bunting fences; three trials allowed; three entries or no second prize—W. H. Woodman. Dagmar, 1; P. Claridge, Eomeo, 2. Mr J. Haydon, gives £2 2s, for the best hunter—W. H. Woodman. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr John Boag, £1 Is, for the beat thoroughbred entire—W. Kerr, Liverpool. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, £1 11a Gd, for the best carriage entire —J. Stackhouse, Texas. The Press Company, £1 Is, for the best mare or gelding most suitable for dogcart —P. 0. Murray, Pat. The Press Company, £1 Is, for the best mare or gelding most suitable for buggy W. Moorhead, Sweetheart. Mr Howell, whip, value 12a 6d, for the best filly foaled since July, 1886—A. Anderson. Messrs Bennetts Bros., £1 Is, for the beat hack, mare or gelding fit to carry over 12st— J. W. Overton, Hornby. Messrs Bennetts Bros., £1 Is, for the best back, mare or gliding fib to carry lOst—L. Mathias, The Master, DRAUGHT HORSES. Judges Messrs A. Cocfcburn, and Edwards. Entire Horse —John Boag, General Gordon, 1; W. B. Campbell, Prince of Glamis, 2; A. Nelson, Perfection, h.c. Entire Horse foaled since July 1,1886; John Boag, Middlerig, 1. Gelding, any age— J. Chambers, Prince, h.c. Gelding foaled since July 1, 1885—S. Graham, Nugget, 1. Filly foaled since July 1, 1885 E. Haskett, Mary Hassen, 1 ; E. Haskett, Megrims, 2. Gelding foaled since July 1, 1886—T. Griffiths, 1; J. Levett, 2. Filly, foaled since July 1, 1886—J. Boag, Camelia, 1; J. M'Conkey, Blossom, 2 ; A. Nelson, Dagmar, h c; J. Spence, h c. Colt or gelding, foaled since July 1, 1887—W. Sheate, 1; W. Gilmour, 2; J. H. M’Pherson, h c. Filly, foaled since July 1,1887 — E. Haskett, Brickhouse, 1; W. Gilmour, Blink Bonny, 2; W. Gilmour, Flower, ho; W. Gilmour, he; S. Longstaff, h c ; W. Marshall, Blossom, h c. Team of three draught horses, of any age, in regular work, bond fide property of exhibitor —W. Holley, Pride, Flower, Prince. Team of two draught horses, mixed sexes, of any age, in regular work, bond fide property of exhibitor —W. Holley, Kate and Punch, 1. Pair of mares of any age, in regular work, bond fide property of exhibitor —E. and J. Locahead, Maggie and Pride, 1. Pair of geldings, of any age, in regular work, bond fide property of exhibitor —W. Holley, Baldie and Nugget, 1. Dry mare, of any age—J. Boag, Lady Banker, 1; A. Nelson, Bet, 2. Mare or gelding most suitable for spring dray—W. Bartram, Darling, .2. Mare in foal, with foal at foot, or foaled since July 1, 1888; J. Boag, Marchioness 11., 1; J. Boag, Queen, 2. Mare in foal, with foal at foot, or foaled since July 1, 1888 ; bred in the district—J. Boag, Marchioness 111., 1. SPECIAL PRIZES. The Lyttelton Times Company, £2 2s, for the best entire horse on the ground—John Boag. Mr John Webster, £2 2s, for the best*filly or gelding, by Young Major, foaled since July, 1886 —James Levett. Mr John M'Ksllar, £1 Is, for the best colt or gelding foaled since July, 1887 W. Sheate. Mr John M'Kellar, £1 Is, for the best filly foaled since July, 1887 —E. Haskett. Mr E. Withell, £2 2s, for the best mare on the ground—John Boag. PIGS. Judges—Messrs E. Parnham and G. Gilmour. Breeding sow of any ago or breed—James Cunningham, 1 and 2, Berkshire boar of any age—W. D. Lawrence, 1. Berkshire boar under 12 months old—D’Auvergne Bros., Sultan, 1 ; D’ Auvergne Bros., Chieftain, 2; T. Clarkson, boar, h c. Berkshire sow of any age—D’Auvergne Bros., Black-haired Susan, 1; D’Auvergne Bros., Pride of the North, 2 ; T. Clarkson, h c. Berkshire sow, under 12 months old— D’Auvergne Bros., Gipsy, 1; J. Eowe, Eebecca, 2; D’Auvergne Bros., Queen Bess, h c. Berkshire sow and litter of pigs of not less than six, under two months old—J. Eowe, 1. White boar of any age— J. Eowe, Hero, 1; J. Eowe, Sampson 111., 2. White sow of any age—J. Eowe, Silver Hair, 1; J. Eowe, Snowflake, 2. White sow and litter of pigs of not less than six, under two months old—J. Eowe, 1. SPECIAL PRIZE. The bacon enters, £1 Is, for the best pen of four porkers—T. Clarkson. IMPLEMENTS. Judges—Messrs W. Boag, D. Dick, and James Johnston. T. Durant and Son, double-seated buggy, h c; light Pagnall cart, h c; Whitechapel dog-cart, h c ; Toronto mower, h c. P. and D. Duncan, horse rake, h c ; horse hoe and ridger, h o; disc harrows, h c; doublefurrow plough, h c; horse chain yokes, h c. SPECIAL PRIZE. Messrs E. Eeece and Son, £2 2s, for the best sot of light grass seed harrows—J. Eobb. NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES. Judges—Messrs Dick, Boag and Johnston. Set of dog-cart harness—T. Durant and Son, 1. Sot of buggy harness—Durant and Son, h c. Set of draught harness— T. Durant and Son, 1. Eiding saddle—T. Durant and Son, c. Twines and ropes— T. Durant and Son, h c. Horse cloths and tarpaulins—T. Durant and Son, h c. EXTRA EXHIBIT. T. Durant and Son, collection of horse covers, c. SPECIAL PRIZE. Mr John Boag £3 2s for the best churn, suitable for making not less than 301 b butter —E. Withell, 1; T. J. Kogers, v h c. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs R. Sutherland, M. Watt, T. H. Green, J. H. Gilchrist, and J. Baerselman. Flitch of bacon (smoked) —J. Osborne, 1. Flitch of bacon (unsmoki-d) —G. Stevens, 1; T, Tolerton, 2. Bacon ham (smoked) — J. Osborne, 1. Bacon ham (unemoked) — li. Withell, 1; G. Stevens, sent., 2. Cheese (one or more) of not less than 201b—Mrs W, H. Jamieson, 1 and c; Mrs W. Watson, 2; Mrs James Lambie, h c. Cheese (one or more) of not more than 111 b each—Mis Jamieson, 1; Mrs Jamas Spence, 2. Salt butter (fib for exportation, in casks of not less than 501 b) —Mrs George M‘Clure, 1 ; Mrs J. Barnett, 2 and c : Mrs A. Pay, h c. Fresh butter, 31b—Mrs W. H. Jamieson, 1; Mrs Hight, 2; Mrs E. Withell, h c ; Mrs J. Lambie, c. Powdered batter, 31b—Mrs E. Withell, 1; Mrs Eight, 2; Mrs Mouldy,, h cj Mrs J.

Lambie, c. Fancy butter, 31b—Mrs M. Moorhead, 1; Mrs E. Withell, 2 and he; Miss Candy, c. Home-made -bread, 41b— Mrs Jamieson, 1; Mrs Mouldy, 2. Brown bread, 41b—Mrs W. H. Shaw, 1; Miss Boag, 2. Home-made wine (any variety)— Mrs D. Marshall, 1; Mrs Bussell, 2 and hc; Mrs Griffiths, c. Home-made jam (three varieties) —Miss Boag, 1 ; Mrs Bussell, 2. Honey in comb —J. Barnett, hc. Extra exhibits —Mrs E. Withell, granulated butter, h c. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr Job Osborne, £5 ss, for the best 6lb of table butter, in rolls fit for exportation— Mrs Jamieson. Mr Lezard, cup, for the best flitch of bacon u.nsmoked —G. Stephens, sen. Messrs Mason, Struthers and Co., goods value £1 Is, for the best bacon ham, unsmoked—E. Withell. Mr J. H. Gilchrist, £2 2s, for the best cheese in Classes 5 and 6—Mrs W. H. Jamieson. Mr W. Moorhead, goods value .£1 ss, for the best keg of salt butter fit for exportation—Mrs G. M'Olure. Mrs G. Gosset, .£2 2s, for the best 31b of butter in Classes 8, 9 and 10—Mrs W. H. Jamieson. Mr E. Steggall, 2001 b flour, for the best homemade bread—Mrs Jamieson. Mr E. Lochhead, £1 Is, for the best home-made wine—• Mrs I). Marshall. BOGS. Judges Messrs A. D. M'Hraith, J, M'Beath, E. B. Willis, and J. M'Millan. Sheep Dogs—E. W. Eoberts, Chev, 1 j P. P. Claridge, Ehoddie, 2; E. T. Claridge, Toss, h c j J. M. Furze, Sly, c. Cattle Doga—J. Anderson, Eock, 1 - W. S. Sandrey, Bosun, 2. GRAIN. Judges—Messrs J. Cole, W. H. Woodman and E. Pavnham. Sample of winter wheat, not less than three bushels—A. Nelson (pearl), 1. Sample of spring wheat, not less than three bushels—E. Wright, 1. Sample of barley, of not less than three bushels—C. Withell, I. Sample of perennial ryegrass of not leas than three bushels—S. Graham, 1; J. H. M'Pherson, 2. Sample of Colonialgrown clover seed—E. Wright, 1; H. Gardiner, 2. Sample of European flax seed, not less than three bushels. E. Withell,!. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr J. Cole, 1001 b flour for the best sample of winter wheat—A. Nelson. Mr J. Cole, 1001 b flour for the best sample of spring wheat—E., Wright. Mr H. D. Gardiner, £2 2s, for the best sample of Colonial-grown clover seed grown in the district—E. Wright. NOETHEEN AGEICULTUEAL AND PASTOEAL ASSOCIATION’S SHOW. The number of entries for the above Show, which takes place next Thursday, comes short of last year’s number by seventy-three, there being a slight falling oil in all but four sections. The actual number of exhibits will not, however, be many less than at last year’s Show, there being fewer duplicate entries. The complete list is as under, the numbers for 1887 being given for comparison:—

1883. 1887. Merino Sheep ... 1U 108 Other Sheep 1-13 160 Cattle 57 63 Draught Horses 50 61 Blood Horses 9 20 Hackney and Carriage Horses 87 76 Ponies 88 42 Cavalry Horses 12 Hunters ... 8 16 Pigs 33 40 Poultry 42 50 Dogs, Ferrets, &c. ... • ... n 16 Dairy Produce and Bread ... 87 77 Produce and Manufactures ... 13 6 Carriages and Implements ... 21 30 Miscellaneous 1 loTotal ... 710 res