AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVI, Issue 11108, 6 November 1896, Page 2

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

.HANGIOEA. ' The anuaal show of the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held at Bsngiora yesterday, was the most aucoesafol. that the Association has had for several yearsi The weather was fine in the early part of the day, and the few drops of rain that fell in the afternoon came too late to appreciably affect the attendance, which was slightly larger than that at last year’s show, the gate receipts this year being .£7l 16s od, and last year .£7O 12s. - Much praise is due to the president (Mr M. Macfarlane) and the committee, and to the secretary (Mr A. S. Clarkson), for the energy with which they bare worked to put the affairs of the Association in good order and to ensure the success of thb show. Owing to the cold spring,.many of. the sheep and cattle were backward in condition,, but none were so'deficient fix, this respect as many were at last year’s show. . The sheep were about Jan average, Merinoes were few in,numbed, hut: Messrs T. Chapman, C. Ensor and R. W. Chapman contributed some sheep to th e . fihe-combihg section. The only entries in strong-comb-ing were two rams from Mr G. P. Pulley. English Leicesters were, as a section, only fair, the Springbank and Mount Thomas flocks, amongst others, being tmrepresented. Mr P. C. Threlkeld scored well, but all round the sheep were not in the best of condition. Excellence was imparted to the Border Leicesters by the presence of some of Mr John Little’s rams, though Mr M. Maefarlane’s exhibits were good sheep. Lincolns, with few exceptions, were very moderate. Mr D. Archibald’s “Holies" ram is a fine sheep, Mr D. Todd was the only exhibitor, of Eomneys, and Mr P. C. Threlkeld of Southdowns. A nice exhibit of Shropshires was mainly supplied by Mr G. P. Pulley, whose imported ram Colossal was beaten by one of his own progeny. Pat sheep were very good, but disappointing in numbers. Fat lamb's were very prime. As usual, there was an excellent exhibition of Shorthorns, mostly from the Inglewood herd. Mr J. Johns’ Lord'Salisbury was again the champion bull. The cows and heifers were particularly good. Other breeds call for no mention. Dairy cows and fat cattle were better than usual.

There was a grand display of draught horses. Both the all-aged and the three-year-old stallions were really good. Mr K. MTntoßhVKojsehery won the special for beet stallion in the section. Mr Macfarlane’s grand mare Fanny was the champion of the female classes, which all through were of great excellence, as also were the working mares and geldings. Some of the young stock is very promising. The only thoroughbreds were Stonyhurst and Lalceshell. the judges preferring the former. Both the hackney stallions ahown were lame, and the award was deferred for a veterinary examination. It was difficult to follow the awards in hackney mares, the mars best answering to the description, Mr Threlkeld’s Camellia, being unplaced, and others looked more suitable for harness. Only one lady’s hack was entered. Cock o’ the Walk beat Jago in the carriage class, both stylish sons of Orphena, whose stock showed op well. The

harness classes included some really good horses. A pony capable of beating Aladdin needs to be a good one, and such is What’s Wanted, declared by the judges to be the best pony in the country. He is a four-year-old by Aladdin from a Performer mare, and his foals are very nice. The ponies are quite up to the high standard of the district.

Pigs, were first-class; poultry varied from very good downwards; sheep-dogs included some capital specimens, Mr Humphreys' Tug being a grand sort; and dairy produce and bread were as good as they always are here, but some of the bacon might have looked nicer. The North Canterbury Co - operative Society had a very comprehensive display of the many implements and products for which they are agents, or in which they deal. The seeds dressed by their machinery were a very interesting exhibit, especially as the rubbish and weeds taken out were also shown. Wood's reapers and drill, the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company’s' manures, and a number of other attractions were on this stand. The M’Cormick reapers and other implements were shown by Messrs H. Blackett and Sons. The local coachbuilder, Mr Thomas White, made an excellent display of his workmanship in rustic carts, dogcarts and gigs, and also'an improved self-regulating windmill. The executors of the late Mr W. Noble also showed well-built vehicles, and Hr W. Cattermoor a very useful American waggon with several improvements. Messrs Boon and Stevens, Christchurch, sent up a very artistic rustic dogcart. Mr J. Johnson, amongst other exhibits, showed Messrs P. and D. Duncan’s implements and the Deering binders. Mr G. Martin’s gorse knives were, of course, in evidence; 1200 dozen of these tools have been sold during the last twelve months. Mr James Little showed ploughs, harrows and horse-shoes ; Messrs F. Archer and Co., sheep-dips and other station requisites; the New Zealand Provision and Produce Company, manures; the National Mortgage and Agency Company, seeds cleaned and uneleancd, affording an instructive comparison; Messrs Fletcher, Humphreys and Co., the golden Apple cider in bulk and bottle, which was undoubtedly one of the most attractive exhibits on the ground; and the Christchurch Meat Company, the Islington fertilisers and roots grown by their aid, as well as a bundle of phenomenal asparagus showing the value of the manure for garden purposes. JUDGES. Sheep Merino, Mr J. Murchison; English Leicester, Messrs J. M. Furze and P. C. Murray; Border Leicester, Messrs D. Thomas and B. Taylor; Lincoln and Romney Marsh, Messrs H. J. Hall and J. YV. Lawrence; Southdown and Shropshire Down, Messrs A. L. JosepU and L. Mathias; Fat Sheep and Fat Cattle, Messrs A. E. Tutton, YV. B. Clarkson and Colin Stewart. Cattle —Shorthorn and Polled Angus, Messrs W, Watson and H. Right; Ayrshire and milch cows, Messrs S. Sparks, D. Dunlop and J. Mangles. Horses Draught, Messrs J. Gilmore, J, Small and A. Cockbnrn; Woodstock and hackneys, Messrs J. Page and T. Hodgson; carriage, Mr A. W. Money; ponies, Messrs G. King and T, Bassett. Pigs—Messrs C, F. Candy and E. Clarkson. Poultry— essra E. Leversedge and W. Banka. Sheep dogs—Messrs G. Hutchinson and Colin Stewart. Dairy produce and cured and preserved meats—Messrs J. L. Ford, J. B. Hubbard and J. Gilmour. Bread—Messrs J. Sansom and T. M’Kelvey. Carriages—Messrs K. Moore and J. Page. Implements—Messrs W. Plaskett and T. Blackmoie.

PRIZE LIST. SHEEP. Merino (Fine Combing).—Earn above eighteen months—T. Chapman 1 and sjjeeial and h o, G. Ensor 2 and v h c. Ham under eighteen months— T. Chapman 1 and 2, C. Ensor v h c and special. Three rams under eighteen months—C. Ensor 1. Ewe above eighteen months, with lamb—C. Ensor 1 and 2. Ewe above eighteen and not exceeding thirty months—C. Ensor 1 and 2. Ewe under eighteen months—T. Chapman 1 and 2, S. W. Chapman v h c and h c. Three ewes under eighteen months—T. Chapman 1, R. W. Chapman 2 and v h c, 0. Ensor h c. Largest prize-taker in merinoes —C. Ensor. Merino (Strong Combing).—Ham under eighteen months—(J. P. Pulley 1 and 2. Enolish 1 eicesteb. Ram above eighteen months—P. C. Tlireikeld 1 and, special, H. F. Gray special, 2 and v h c. Ram under eighteen months —P. C. Threlkeld 1 and h c. J, Brown 2 and c. Ewe above eighteen mouths, with lamb at foot —P. C. Threlkeld 1 and special and 2, J. Brown c. Three ewes above eighteen months, with lamb at foot P. C. Thre held 1 and 2, J. Brown h c. Ewe under eighteen months—P. C. Threlkeld 1 and 2, J. Brown 0.. Three ewes under eighteen months—P. C. Threlkeld 1 and 2, J. Bro -• n c. Pen of three ewe hoggets--!’. C. Threlkeld special. Border Leicester.—Katn above eighteen months —J. Little 1 and specia.land 2, M. Macfarlane v h c. Ram under eighteen months—John Lictie 1 and 2, M. Macfarlane v h c. Ewe above eighteen months with lamb at foot—John Little I and special, M. Macfarlane 3 and v h c. Three ewes above eighteen months, with lambs at foot— s;. Macfarlane 1 and 2. Ewe under eighteen months—M. Macfarlane 1 and 2. 'throe ewes under eighteen months—M Macfarlane 1 cud special and 2. Lincoln. Rain above eighteen months—lX

Archibald 1 and special, I’. Threlkeld 2, C. Bkeviug ton vh c. Ram under eighteen months—T’. (J. Threlkeld 1 and 2. Kwe above eighteen mondis, with lamb a f . foot W. Pearson 1 and special and 2, P, C. Threlkeld v h c. Three ewes above eighteen months, with lambsa.t foot—W. Peursoul, P. C. Threlkeld 2. Kwe under eighteen months — P. C. TUrelkeld 1 find 2, W. Peni'sou vh c. Three ewes under eighteen months—P. C. Threlkeld 1, T. Skevingi'U) 2.

1 l j Mxi;v jVlansu.—Earn above eighteen months — D. Todd 1 and special and 2. Kaiii under eighteen mouths -I). Toed I and 2. Kwe eighteen months, wi.li lanri at, foot—T). Todd I and sneejal and 2. Kwe under eighteen months—L). Todd 1 and 2.

Southdown'. —Pam of any age—P. 0. Threlkeld 1. Pam under eighteen months —P. C. Threlkeld 1. Kwe above eighteen months, with lamb at foot—P. C. Threlkeld 1 and 2. Three ewes under eighteen months—P. C. Threlkeld.

Sußoi-fuiiuE J)ows.-Sam above eighteen months —G. P. Pulley i, 2 and he. 14am under eighteen months—G. P. Pulley 1 and special, 2 and hc, S. tiibhs vlt e. Ewe above eighteen months, with lamb at, foot—G. P. Pulley I and special. Three ewes above eighteen months, with lambs at foot—(J. P. Pulley 1. .awe under eighteen months—G. P. Pulley I and 2, S. Gibbs h e, A. K. TuUon e. Three ewes under eighteen mouths—G. I’. Pulley 1 and 2, A. E. 'button h o, S. Gibbs c.

Pat Pimm - . —Five merino wethers any age — K. W. Chapman 1. Five long-wool wethers not over two-shear—R. W. Chapman 1 and 2. Five wethers first cross, not. over two-sbear —B. W. Chapman 1. Five ewe or wether lambs, longv.’oollcd, for butchers’ purposes—D’Auvertrneßros, i. Five ewe or wether lambs, ahort-wooUad, for b iteller <’ purposes— W . Scoon J. and special, M. J. Stokes 2, 'i 1 . Wyihe vb c. Pen of freezers Mi lb to hblb—H. F. Gray 1. Five ewo hoggets, half-bred breed or first-cross--C. Fnaor 1. Five ram hoggets, half-bred breed or first-cross—C. Ensor 1. Best shorn sheexi—E. Evans, CATTLE. . Shorthorn. —Bull any ago— J. Johns, Lord Salisbury, 1 and special; Wyllie Bros., Rosebud’s Prince, S and second special; F. C. Threlkeld, Koan Boy, v U e; W. Scoon, Loan Duke, hc; .Tames Pusohell. President, o. Bull two yews—P. C. Threlkeld, Bnluwayo, L Yearling Bull—P. C. Threlkeld, lied, 1, Alfred Horne 2. Cow or heifer in milk or in calf—P. C. Threlkeld 1,2 and v h c, J. Brown h c. Heifer three years— P. C. Threlkeld 1 and v h e, J. Brown 2. Heifer two years—P. C. Threlkeld 1,2, vh c and hc. Yearling heifer—P. C. Threlkeld, 1, 2 and vhc, J. Brown li c. Shorthorn cow in milk or in calf, bred and owned in the district —11. Lisget, Cowslip, 1 and special, and 2, W. Scoon 3 and second specie I. Polled A nous.— Bid! any age—K. M’lntosh, Young Davis, J. Cow or heifer m milk oriu calf— W. Scoon 1, J. Stalker 2, D. Dick h o. Ayrshire.— Bull not under twelvo months—D. Dick, Ayrshire Lad, I. Cow any age—J. Hughey Milch Cows.— Milch cow any age or breed— Ti. Liggett 1, John Pound 3, M. Macfarlane he. Best cow for dairy purposes—M. Stokes 1 and special, i). Todd 2. Yearling heifer —W. Buss 1, 14. Liggett 2, W. Scoon hc. Dairy cow owned by farmer farming not more than ore Imndredaores— John Pound, Spot, I-, T. White. Betsy, 2. Milch cow of any age or breed. Exhibitor to be a milk supplier of the Kaugion Dairy Factory—John Leech, Cherry, I. Fat Cattle.— Bullock any ago—Y/yllio Bros. 1, 2 and special, Vf. Buss h c. Steer three years— Wyllie Bros. 1 and v h o, P. C. T hrelkeld 2 and h c, A. Horne 2. Steer t,wo years—A. Herne 1 and v h n, Wyllie Bros. 2 and c, D. Graham h c. Heifer three years—Miss K. Brown 1, Wyllie Br..s. 2 and h c, A. Horne c. Yearling heifer — Miss i.. Brown 1, A. Home 2 and h c. Cow any age—T. Wyllie 1, A. Horne 2. HORSES.

Draught, —Entire hone any age—lC. M’fntosb, Rosebery, I and special; K. M’ (ntosh, Glenlie, 2 and special; James Little, Waikan matin, v h e; C. Fairweather, Young Clansman, hc. Entire horse three years—J. Frizzell, Better Times, 1; J. Stalker, Northern Chief, 2. Er, oil mare—M. Alacfnrlane 1 and special, J. Sfevensou 2, IC. M’intosh vh c and hc. Gelding three years—M. Macfarlane X, K. H’lntoah 2 and h c. Filly three years—-K. M’lntosli 1 and 2, M. Macfarlane t h c and hc. Gelding two years—M, Peach 1 and special and h c, A, Dome 2, B. Kelly v h e. Filly two years —T. Wyllie 1 and special, E. Pa-ruham 2 and vhe, Mrs Thomas Hannah c, K. M’lntosh special second. Ycarlhw colt—W. Sonou 1 and two specials, W. J". Boyce 2 and special, J. Stalker v h c, K. M’iutosh h c end special. Yearling iilly—J. Frizzell I ami two specials, K. M’Jntosh 2 and special, E. Parnhiun vhc, M, Macfarlane he. Mare and two of her progeny—K. H’lnosh 1, M. Vacfarlane 55. Pair mares or geldings, bona fide property of one owner, which have teen regularly worked together—K, M’iutosh I and special, M. Macfarlane 2. Mare or gelding in regular work—ivr. Macfarlanc 1 and special and 2, G. E. Skevington h c. Best grass-mowing machine team of two horses on the ground—M. Macfarlane. Three-horse team, bona fide property of one owner —M. Macfarlane. Blood Etock. —Entire Imrsc—-Sir George Clifford, Stonyhuvst, 1; H. Thompson, Lakcshell, 2. Hackneys. —Entire horse—G. P. Pulley, Gladstone, 1 and special ; YV. T. Olilf, Blucgown, 2. Brood mate—D, Dick 1 and special, .T. Smith 2, Job . Pound vh c, G. YV. Luxton c. Filly or gelding 3yra—W. Scoon 1, I). Dick 2. Filly or gelding 2yrs—C. Skevington 1, J. t tevenson 2, John Pound vb c. Yearling colt or filly—Hugh Smith I, J. Stevenson 2. Hack up to 14-at—H. G. Roberts X and special, D, Gorrio 2, T. Chapman vhc. Lady’s hack—Mrs Vaughan, Violet, land special. Hack not exceeding .15 hands —G. Edwards 1, J. B. Moody 2, A.■ Pet-herbridge h c. Hack not less than 13 hands or more than 15J—S. P. Skevington. (.'AREIAfin Class. —Entire horse—F. .Simmons, Cork of the YVulk, 1 and special; Janies Morton, •lago, 2; J. P. Herrick, Boston Boy, vli c ; James Smith, Kentucky Boy.b c. Carnage brood inure— J. .Steven sou I and special, IX. Orchard 2. * Filly or gelding tlm-e.years—John Baird 1, K. M’lntosh 2. Filly or gelding two years—J. Stevenson 1. Yearling colt or filly—S. Thomas 1, J. Stevenson 2, James Morton vh c. Mare or gelding not under 15,1 hands—YV. Plaskett 1 and special, j. Sansom 2 and second special, W. i hapmm vh c. Buggy mare or gelding under lot hands—Dr J. J. Buber 1 and special, YV. Scoon 2 and special, T. White v h c. Dog-cart horse—W. Chapman 1. Special prizes for best and second best yearling by Gladstone—W, Chapman 1, Hugh Smith 2. Special for mare adapted to breed carriage or trotting stock—H. Orchard 1, Dog-can: horse up to 1G hands —YV. Chapman 1, YV, Plaskett 2. Carriers’ Horses.— Mare or gelding—W. Johnston 1 and special, J. Baird 2, J. Judson v h c. Hunters. — Best hunter—S. E. Skevington, Victor, 1; T. Roebuck, dim, 2. Special prizes for best and second beat light-weight hunter—S, YV. Skevington, Victor, 1; E. 0. Dixon, Billy, 2. Ponies. —Entire not exceeding 13£ hands—J. Stalker, What’s YVanted, 1 ami special; C. Dam-pier-Crosaley, Aladdin, 2. Brood mare not exceeding loj hands—Cholmondeley TUrelkold 1, J. Stalker 2., Filly or gelding, three years—H. Ox - chard 1, fit. Pcache 2. Filly or gelding, two years—J. Stalker I. Yearling colt, lilly or gelding —J. Stalker]. Boy’s pony not above 13$ hands— H. G. YV. Gray, Whisky, 1 and four special prizes; K. M’lntosh 2, J. Burt hc. Pony not over H hands, best adapted for polo—J. liampier-Crossley I, XX, G. YV. Gray 2. Best cobby Rising Sun—D, Mehrteus 1 and 3, James Robinson 2. Polo pony under 14 hands up to iOst—H. G. YV. Gray, YVhisky, 1; P. Ramsey, XCate, 2.

PIGS. Berkshire.—Boar any age—James Rowe 1, J. Brown 2. Boar under twelve months—W. Scoon 1, v h c and special, James Rowe 2. Boar under six months—James Rowe 1, J. Brown 2. Sow any age—W. Scoon 1 and special, J. Brown 2. Sow under twelve months—J. Brown 1 and h e, James Rowe 2, W, Scoon v h c. Sow under six months — James Rowe I, J. Brown 2 and v h c. .Any Other Breed.—Boar any age—Wilson Bros. 1 and 2. Sow any age—Janies Howe 1 and 2. Litter of pigs—W. Scoon 1, James Rowe 2, J. Brown h c. Three porkors—W. Scoon ], J}. Graham 2 and vlic, J. Brown he. Litter of six pigs—W. Scoon 1. POULTRY. Spanish—W. Efford 1 and 2. Brahma, light— Hans Busch 1 and 2. Brahma, dark —P. G. Burt 1, J. Judsoa 2, Miss Kate Burt vh c. Andalusian— Miss Brown 1. Black Hamburg—Walter Harman 1, Miss A. Major 2, Golden Hamburg—H. Smith 1 and 2. Silver Hamburg—H. Smith 1, i I. Cook 2. White Leghorn—Thomas Harman 1, J. Frost 2. Minorca—A. Ogden 1 and special, W. •Eiford 2. Silver Wyandotte—R. E. Reeve 1, h c and special, A. 11. Wyatt 2, Mrs A. P. Tutton h c. Golden Wyandotte—Airs A. P. Tutton I,P. Johnston 2. Six fowls for table purposes—R E. .Reeve 1, A. H. Wyatt 2. Aylesbury ducks—Miss E. Brown I, 2 and spcci.il. Geese—Mrs J. Uprlchard, jun, 1. Cochin China—Miss O. Brown I,H. Blackett h c. SHEEP DOGS. Smooth hair—J. Pound, Gip, 1: F. Hills, Jack, 2 ; G. Pearson, Gin, It e and special. Rough hair—0. IV, Humphreys, Tug. t; G. Latter, Dough, 2; H. M’lutobh, Kit, h c. W. Buss, jun., special, DAIRY PRODUCE. Table butter in rolls—Miss M. Peacbe 1 and special, Miss Peacbe 2, Mrs Pound v li c, Mrs Milne c. Fancy butter—Miss M. Pe.ach 1 and special, Miss L, Peache 2. Salt butter—Miss M. Peacbe 1. CURED AND PRESERVED MEATS. Smoked bacon— ih Kincaid 1 and h c, T. Naukevil 2. Unsmoked bacon—". Naukevi! 1, K. Croft 2, T. Kincaid v h c. Smoked hams—T. Kincaid 1 and hc, T. Naukevil 2. Unsmoked hams—T. Nankevil 1, T. Kincaid 2, J. Brown vh c. Boat collection of preserved meats— S. Croft 1. Unsmoked hams and flitches bacon—T. Kincaid. Smoked hams and flitches bacon—S. Croft 1. HOME MADE BREAD. Hr Blam 1, Mrs J. C. Crampton 2. CARRIAGES, IMPLEMENTS, Ac. Merit Certificates.

Thomas ‘White—Rustic village cart 1 and 2, English dog-cart I, Whitechapel dog-cart 1, Whitechapel and butcher’s cart combined 1, roadster gig 1, pony gig 1, market cart 2. Estate late W. Noble —Whitechapel cart 1, butcher's cart 1. W. Cuttermoor—American waggon 1. Boon and Stevens —Rustic dog-cart 1. The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company Limited, (N.C. Co-operative Stores Company, agents)— Manures 1, preserved meats I, neatsfoot oil 1. smoked and pale bacon and hams 1, lard 1, aliped wool 1. Massey-Harris Mowing and Reaping Machine Company, (agent, T. White)—Massey-Harris reaper and binder 1, Imperial side delivery 1, Brantford mower 1, Masscy-Harns cultivator 1, Massey-Harris hay-rake 1, Massey-Harris bicycles 1. H. Blackett and Sons—M’Cormiek reaper anil binder 1, M’Connkk Bijou mower 1, M’Cormick Daisy reaper ], Mawson patent lifting jack 1, bamboo bicycle 1, Walker’s hot fly remedies !, Planet Jr tools I, set two-leaf patent steel adjustable lever harrows 2. J. Johnston— Peering pony binder I, steel Dec-ring binder 1, Iverach's hedge knives 1, Little’s sheep dips, George Martin, West Eyreton (J. Johnston, agent, Bangiora) dorse knives, with Martin’s improved solid rtael socket I. B. aud D. Duncan, (J. Johnston, agent, Jlanpi.-.ra) Double-furrow plough 1, MPgle-fnrrow plough (s.c.l) 1, No. 2 C drill 1, 7 h spring tine patent, cultivator 1, side delivery reaper 1. James Little, Woodend—i-et four-leafed twenty-four-rinod heavy harrows 1, gel six-lcafcd t.wenty-four-tiued light harrows 1, pair heavy drag harrows with steeled tines 1, fiverinsd h'U'se hoc for two rows of beaus, &c. 1, horse hoe and moulding plough combined 2. T. E. Kccfcley, fornside—Furrow slices 1. North Canterbury Stores Company, Rangiora (E. W. Belph. manager) Single-apron rear harvester and hinder 1, three-apron open rear harvester and binder 1, side delivery reaper 1, collection of agricultural and pastoral seeds droased by North Canterbury Co-operative Stores Company inaqhinory 1, cyclone mower 2. irietcher, Humphreys and Co.—Golden Apple cider, in balk and bottle, i. The New Zealand Provision

and Produce Company— Manuresl. 1, Areuer and Co.— Jcyea’ sheep dip liquid, 1. Christcuiirch IMcat Company, Limited —Islington fertilisers 1. National Mortgage and Agency Company (A. X. Tuttou, agent, Kaneiora) —Seeds 1. Booth and Macdonald —Eeversihle disc and spading harrows 1.

HAWERA. [ Per, Press Association. I HAWERA, Nov. 5

There was fine weather for the first day of the Egmont Show, which was most successful. There, were very good exhibits in most classes. Shorthorns —Champion hull, Moore and Hunter’s Master of the Ring (imported) ; cow, Fantham’s Duchess of Derwent. Lincoln champion ram, A. A. Fautham (bred by MTfardy); ewe, Brewer Bros. Romney champion. Best Bros. Shropshire champion ram, Foreman; champion ewe, Lovell. The Christmas 50guinea cup and JUG cash, for cheese, was won by tire Hurleyville (Taranaki) factory, Stirling factory (Otago) 2, Wyndham (Southland) 3. ' Hurleyville also won the priz* for Cheddar shipped cheese. The Stratford'* factory (Taranaki) won the Association’s .€2O trophy for butter.

WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST. WELLINGTON, Nov. 5. Tiro Wairarapa and East Coast agricultural and pastoral show, which opened today at Carterton, is the best yet held in the Wairarapa. The entries are 300 in excess of last year’s, and constitute a record for the district. The collection of horses is a particularly large one, the entries numbering 301. Sheep also constitute a strong class, 293 being entered. More agricultural implements are shown this year than in any previous year, over 320 being on the ground. The following championships have been decided: — Cattle—Hereford cow, Williams and Eeetham; Ayresliire heifer, S. y, Burridge (Petone) ; Ay reshire bull, S. V. Bnrridge; Jersey bull, J. Terry; Jersey heifer, H. W. Clay; thoroughbred horses, Egalite, with Forester second and Administrator third. Honours in Southdown sheep were divided between Messrs Williams and Beetham and Mr W. C. Buchanan; in Shropshires, Messrs Williams and Beetham carry all before them.