SHEEP.

North Otago Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 7732, 21 November 1890, Page 2

SHEEP.

MKIUNO.S. In the liiiu-combing section there w.is but one exhibitor, namely, Mr Alexander J J3ruco Smith, of Fairlio Creek, and ho, with as fine a lot of sheep as evor graced a show pen, took all the prizes. Wo would have liked to have seen, however, competition in this section of the Show, and local flook owors ought to make Mr .Smith fight for what he wins at future shows. This in the second year he hug exhibited at Oamaru, and on both occ t v hiona he has "swept the board." Mr J. Button and Mr G. Gardiner had a hard struggle right through all the sections in strong combing, and tho contest was very evenly balanced. Mr Girdinor secured '3 firsts, 5 seconds, and .'3 highly commended tickets ; while Mr Borton scored both champions and 4 firsts, 3 seconds and 6 highly commendecls. They were a capital lob of sheep, and just tho pick of their owners' Hocks.

LEIOfcSTKKS. Leicester's did not bring quito so many s,heep into tho yards as laab year, but tho quality w.ts every whib as good an waa ever yet exhibited. The exhibitors wero the Hon. M. Holmes, Mr John Reid, Messrs Little Bros., Mr It. 11. Parkor, Mr A. Murdoch, and Mr E. Monlovo. All the sheep wore in iirst-class order, Me Murdoch's, however, haying been exhibited at three shows already thia season, were not looking so well as wo have Hoen them. For tho best ram in tho yard seven tine specimens — moat of them champions — came forward, and Mr M'Korcher had great difficulty in coming to a decision as to the animal he would award the rod ticket to yesterday. Tho character of the wool on Mr Holmoa' exhibit was better, but 'for symmetry, form, and style Mr Reids exhibit could nob be passed. Right through this section of tho Show the premier place was well and keenly, contested for, but tho Hon. Mr Holmes took tho load and secured the principal prizes. To show that all the judges are nob in unison as to tho ideal stamp in Leicester^ it has only to be noted that some sheep taking firab phecs in Timaru and Chriatchurch wero entirely " out of it" yestorday. Bub when all the sheep are of such uniform excellence it is nob i dillicnlb matter for one man to piss over another man's fancy. Tho scoring for prizes was as follows : Mr Holmes, 5 tir.shs and champion ewe, 5 seconds, and 1 third ; Messrs Little Bros., J first, 2 seconds, and o thirds ; Mr Reid, champion ram and best 4-tooth ram, -md 2 thirds ; Mr Alexander Murdoch comes well up with a first, a second, and two thirds. Mr M. Holmes' yearling m>o is deserving of special mention, there not being a bettor specimen of the breed in the y.ird.

UACOLN.s. Again in this class tho Hon. Me Jlolmea outstrips tho other competitors— Mr Mculovo ami the New Zealand and Australian Lwid Company, Moer.iki. Mr Holmes, besides scouting both champions, has been awarded eight firsts, six seconds, and two thirds ; Mr Menlovo secures, and the Now Zealand and Australian L-ind Company secure, 5 points each. Mr Holmes' yearling ram was a very fine sample of the breed, and showed himself a well-built, nicely handled animal.

KOMM'A" MAKSII. This hardy class of sheep wa«j wol| i-epreaontod by Messrs Holm«s and Uoid, but the Litter secured all principal prizes. List year Mr lleid was tho only exhibitor, and the Jtomney Marsh was not ho interesting a class. 1 his year Mr Holmes meets him in two seetiona, and secures a highly commended, and Mr Iloul all the other prizes.

OTIIKR.S. There wore no entries in Downs, and in Bhorn Sheep Messrs Little Bros, wero ■•i warded the only prizo for a lino wellbalanced pair of Liecostor ewes. Under the Extra Stock heading Mr JJ. R. Parker, of Klophanb Hill, Waimato, exhibited a class of snoop which cannot but bo reckoned as profitable as could bo bred— namely— a cro&s betweon a morino owe and a Liecestor ram, producing a lino qu-ilifcy of mutton with a capital fleece or wool. In the northern part of Canterbury thi.s cross h.«s bocomo established in so mo places as a distinct brood, and in Chriatchurch they top tho marked for mutton regularly. Mr Parkor received a commonded for his sheop. Eugliah Liocestcrs are not very well known iv this part of tho colony ; bub Mr Monlovo'a exhibits attracted a good deal of tho attention of flock-owners, and doubtless by anobher year Mr Monloro v/ill not have it -ill his o<vn vmv at futura ehowu. In fat ohcop Mr CUurlca

look the fed and blue tickets with tWd tone potis of crossbred wothors. Mr Norman Lane's exhibit of fat shoop fib for refrigerating purposcM whh unfortunately disqualified on account of two mothor owos being in tho pen- For fab lambs Mr Peter Aitch.iaon secured first with ri capital lot, and Mr N. Lauo was pocond. Tho following m tho prize list : HOKSKB THOKOKOIIHUKDS. Judge : Samuel Indur, Nm>cby. Stowards: J). JJorrio, C. Todd, and if. 15, Taylor. VrizcH : In this class a picco of plato (or caHh) to tho value of 10 guineas will bo given to tho largest pri/otal<cr ; a gold medal vrtluo 3 guineas to tho best entire horse, 3 years and upwards ; a gold wcdnl value 3 guineas to tho boot brood maro. Silver and bronze medals in other flections. Entire horse, 3 years and upwards, 2 entries : John Hondorson 'a Taiaroa, 1 ; John Hunter's Young Taiaroa, 2 Entire colt, 2 years old, 1 entry : Alex. Aitchison, airo Highflyer, 1 Entiro colt, 1 year old, 3 entries : ET , M'Phorson, »iro Fusilier, 1 ; X T M'Phorson, airo Digby Grand, 2 ; Alex Aitohison, aJro Digby Grand, 3 Brood maro in foal or with foal at f00t, 3 entries: Thomas Thompson's Aura, 1 ; John Hendersons Deceit, 2j Thomas Thompson's Mizpah, 3 Dry mare, 1 entry : Thomas Thompson's Roscspur, 1 Filly, 2 years old, 5 entries : A G Creagh's Kitty, 1 ; A 0 Creagh's Spring, 2 ; X A Atkinson's Winnie, 3 Filly, 1 year old, 3 entries : A G Creagh's Ruby, oire Fusilier, 1 ; Alex Aitohison'H bay, sire Highflyer, 2; John Hunter's cheatnut, uirc Taiarou, 3 Sire's produce stakes : John Hendersons Taiaroa, 1 HACKS, lIUNTKRS, AND I'ONIKS. Judgo : Jamos King, Timaru. Stewards : D. JBorric, 0. Todd, and ,7. B. Taylor. Prizes : In th's cl.iss a pioco of plate (or ca«h) to tho value of 3 guineas will bo given to the best roadster stallion, Silvoi and bronzo medals in other sections. Roadster stallion, 3 entries: George H Rhodes' Berlin, 1 ; Hugh Dalgleish's Nobleman, 2 ; Alex Aitchison'a The Czar, 3 Hacknoy brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot, 1 entry : John Henderson, airo Croydon, 1 Hack, to jump 4ft hurdles (three trials), 5 entries : George Livingstono's Stanley, 1 ; Joseph Greonfield's Prince, 2 Hack, highest jump (three trials), 2 entries: George Livingstone, 1 ; S Bryco's Gamecock, 2 Lady'fl hack (to bo ridden by a lady), 2 entries : Sydney Knight's Siren, 1 ; Thos Thompson, 2 ' Weight carrying hack, 7 entries : Dr do Lautour'n Darkle, 1 ; Jasper Nichols, 2 ; II A Stratford's Fancy, 3 Hack, up to 11 atone, 7 entries : Henry Mitchcll'B Nellie, 1 ; Thomas Thompaon, 2 j John Hendersons Sorcerer, 3 Cavalry horse (to be ridden in uniform, ond that haa been ridden at least two parades, and up to 14 slonc), 2 entries : W James Muldrew'a Blackthorn, I;RA Chaffey's Pannikin, 2 Col), undor 15 hands, 1 on try : Georgo Livingstone's Bonny, 1 Entiro pony, undor 13 hands, 1 entry ; John Caldwcll's Toby, 1 Pony (mare or gelding), under 14 hands, 2 entries j James Geinmell, 1 ; A Murdoch, 2 Pony (mare or golding), undor 14 hands, 1 entry : Douglas Conncll's Morgan, 1 Pony (mart or gelding), under 13 hands, 2 entries : James Gcmmell, 1 ; James Gemmell, 2}2 } John Hendersons Sir Colin (12$ hands), 3 Pony (mare or gelding), undor 12 hands, 6 entries { Lily Dale's Fanny, 1 j Jamca Gommell, 2; James Gcmmoll, 3 BVKOtAh PRIZES KOH TKOTTitfO TONIES. Course, 1 mile ; ridden by amateurs. The gift of Messrs A. Thomson, Aitchison, and M Morton — L - Trotting pony, 13 hands or under, 3 entries, Prizes— lst, LI 10s ; 2nd, LI ; 3rd, 10s : John Hendersons Sir Colin, 1 ; J R Scwell'a Bashful Maid, 2 ; do Largy, 3 Trotting pony, 12 hands or under, 4 ontrios, Priwo— lst, LI 10s; 2nd, LI ; 3rd, 10s ; Johnny Orr, 1 ; Lily Dalo'e Fanny, 2

CATTLE. AYKBHIKK. Judge: J. Goldio, Timaru; Robert Couorough, Kyeburn ; and George Morton, Waiho Stewards : J. Johnston, A. Isdale, T. M'Whirtcr Prizes : In thin class the largest praetakor will got a piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 20 guineas ; cow, with two of her progeny, a gold medal of the value of 3 guineas j best cow or heifer in the yard, « gold medal of the value of 3 guineas ; beat bull in tho yard, a gold medal of the value of 3 guineas. In tho other sections silver and bronzo medals will bo given Cow in milk, 3 crftries $ Rogerson and Fleming's Misa Imrie of Chotnolc, 1 ; W Cowan's Sarah, 2 ; do Fancy, 3 Dry cow in calf, 5 entries : W Cowan'a Sarah, 1 ; W Cowan's Beauty, 2 ; Rogerson and Fleming's 7th Queen of Chetnole, 8 Heifer, 3 years old, in milk or in calf, 3 entries : Rogerson and Fleming's Bth Queen of Chetnole, 1 ; Kogcrson and Fleming's Gipsy Queen of Chetnole, 2 ; W Cowan's Queen, 3 Heifer, 2 years old, in milk or in calf, 5 entries : W Cowan's Hilda, 1 ; Rogerson and Fleming's Violot V of Chetnole, 2 ; W Cowan's Snowdrop, 3 Heifer, 2 years old, dry and not in calf, 3 entries : W Cowan's Jenny, 1 ; Manloy and Dawson's l)aisy, 2 ;. Rogoraon and Fleming's Clara II of Chetnolo, 3 Cow or heifer bred by exhibitor, 4 entries s Rogerson and Fleming, 1 ; W Cowan, 2 Heifor, 1 year old, 7 entries : W Cowan's Sprightly, 1 ; W Cowan's Rosetta, 2 ; W Cowan's Gerty, 3 Cow, with two of her progeny, 4 entries : W Cowan, 1 and 9, ; Rogerson and Fleming's May Queen, 8 Bull, 3 years and upwards, 3 cntricn : W Cowan's Curly, 1 ; Rogcraon and Fleming's Master Jack of Chetnole, 2; D and G Caldor's Patrick, 3 Bull, 2 years old, 3 entries : Rogcraon and Fleming's King John of Chotnole, 1 ; Ale* iiWunafcyne's Dainty Davie, 2 ; James J^itchell'fl Tumai Jock, 3 Bull, 1 year old, 7 entries : Rogerson and Fleming's Jack Bunsby of Chotnolc, I ; W Cowans Cardigan, 2} John Donaldson's olarfleld,3 , n . Best bull in tho yard, 3 entries; VV Cowan, 1

AM»BBV«V. Judges : J. Goldio, Timaru 5 Robert Coubrough, Kyeburn ; and George Morton, Waiho Tt , m Stewards; J. Johnston, A. Isdalo, T. M'Whirtcr. Prizes: In this class silver and bronze medal* will bo given in all sections. # Cow of any a^e, in niilk or apparently in calf, 1 entry : A A Christie, 1 Heifer, 2 years old, 1 entry: A A Christie, 1 , , Bull of any age, 2 entries : V Brady's Joey, 1 ; Peter Otr'tt Maori, 2 ftKNKIUL OATTJiB. fudges : J. Goldie, Timaru ,• Robert Conoorough, Kyeburn j Oeorgo Morton, Waiho Stewards: J Johnston, A ledale, and T

M'Whirter Prizes : In tbi« clawa silvor and bron/o rncdalo will bo given in all tho sections. Cottager's cow (for oxhibitora not owning or occupying over 10 acrca of land, 1 entry ; Peter Orr'a Flora, 1

VAV CAWLK. Judge : W Grant, Timaru. Steward ; J Gemmoll. PrizoH : la this clann a gold medal of the value of 2 gainoo,tt will bo given to tho champion bullock or heifer. Silvor and bronze medals in all other aectiona. Ptir of fat bullocks, over «'J yours old, 1 entry j N Lane, J "Pt.it of fat cowb or heifers, over 3 year« old, 1 dnfcry : Willjaw Fe>se, 1 SHEEP. "^'3 MSWNO (Ttoo Combing). "^ , ;^,

i Judge t Henry l<Wd} Chrlatohutoh* I Steward : E. Monlovo, ■ Prizes : In this class a gold medal vallio 3 guineas will bo given to tho best mm in the ynrd ; a gold medal value 3 guineas to the boat owo in the yard ; and silver and bron/,o medals in all other sections. Ram, 4* tooth and upwards, 2 entries : A B Smith, 1 an/I 2 Two rams, 4-tooth and upwards, 1 entry : A B Smith, 1 Ram, 2-tooth or yoarling, 2 entries : A H J Fmith, 1 and 2 '. Two rams, 2-tooth or yearling, 2 entries : I A B Smith, 1 and 2 I Kwo, 4-tooth and upwards (with lamb tit , foot), 1 entry : A B Smith, 1 1 Two Ewes, 4-tooth ivnd upwards (with lambs at foot), 1 entry A B Smith, 1 Kwo, 2-tooth or yearling, 2 ontrios : A B Smith, 1 and 2 Two owes, 2-tooth or yearling, 1 entry : A B Smith, 1 Beat ram in tho yard, 1 entry : A B Smith, 1 mkkino (Strong Comb'ng.) Judge : Thomns Mtirchison, Luko Coloridgo. Steward: K. B. Wilsjn. Prizes: In this class a gold modal valued guineas will bo givon to the best ram in tho yard ; a gold medal value 3 guineas to the best owo in the yard. Silvor and bronze medals in other sections A piece of plate (or cash) to tho value of 15 guineas will bo givon to tho largest prizctaker in classes 11 and 12 (fiuo and »t:ong combing.) Rani, 4-tooth and upwards, 5 enttios: John Borton, 1 and champion ; W Gardiner, 2 and h o Two rams, 4-tooth and upwards, 3 entries: William Gardiner, 1 and 2 ; John Borton, h o Ram, 2-tooth or yearling, 5 entries : John Borton, 1 and 2 ; W Gardiner, h c Two rams, 2-tooth or yearling, 6 entries : John Borton, 1, 2, and h o Ewo, 4-tooth and upwards (with lambs at foot), 5 ontrios : John Bortou, 1 and champion, and ho; W Gardiner, 2 Two owes, 4-tooth and upwards (with lambs at foot), 5 entries : W Gardiner, 1 ; John Borton, 2 and h o Ewo, 2-tooth or yearling, 6 entries : John Borton, 1 ; W Gardiner, 2 and h c Two Ewcb, 2 tooth or yoarling, 5 entries : W Gardinor, 1 and 2 ; John Bortjn, h o IjBICK"TKRB. Judge : J. M'Korohor, Invorcargtll. Stowards: I). M'Gregor and A. Balfour." Prizes : In this class the largest pri/utakcr will gofc a piveo of plate (or cash) to tho valuo of 20 guineas ; tho best ram in the yard, a gold medal value 5 guineas ; the best ewo in tho yard, a goHl medal value 5 guineas. Silvor and bronzo medals injothor »eotioi>», Ram, 4-tooth and upwards, 7 entries : John Roid, 1; Hon M Holrnc», 2 ; Little Bros, h o 'I wo Rams, 4-tooth and upwards, 5 entrios : Hon M Holmes, 1 ; Little Bros, 2 ; A Murdoch, h o Ram, 2-tooth or yoarling, 7 entries : Hon M Holmes, 1 ; A Murdoch, 2 ; John Roid, h c Two raniH, 2-tooth or yearlings, 8 entries i A Murdoch, 1 ; Hon M Holmou, 2 and h c Ewo, 4 tooth and upward* (with lambs at foot), 7 entries : Hon M Holmes, 1,2, and champion Two Ewes, 4-tooth and upwards (with lambs at foot), 5 entries : Little Bros, 1 and '2 i A Murdoch, h c Ewo, 2-tooth or yearling, 8 entries : Hon M Holmes, 1 and 2 ; John Reid, h o Two owes, 2-tooth or yearlings, 9 entries : Hon M Holmoa, 1 and 2 ; Little Bros, h c Best ram in tho yard, 6 ontries : John Roid, 1 and champion Best owe (if over 2-tooth to have lamb at foot) in the yard, 5 entries : M Holmes, 1 and champion Ram, 4-tooth and upwards, 7 ontrios : Hon M Holmes, 1 and h o ; N Z and A L Co, 2 Two rams, 4-tooth and upwards, 3 entries: [lon M Holmes, 1 ; Edward Monlovo, 2 ; H '/a and A L Co, h o Ram, 2-tooth or yearling, 6 ontries : Hon M Holmes, 1, 2, and h o ; Edward Monlovo, j;NZ and A L Co, o Two rams, 2-tooth or yearlings, 4 entries : Hon M Holmes, 1 and 2 ; Edward Menlovo, h c Ewe, 4-tooth and upwards (with lamb at foot), 7 entries : Hon M Holmes, 1 and 2 ; E Monlovo, h c Two owes, 4-tooth and upwards (with lambs at foot), 3 entries ; Hon M .Holmes, 1 and 2 ; Edward Monlove, h c Ewo, 2-tooth or yearling, 6 entries : Hon M Holmes, 1 and 2 ; M 55 and A L Co, h c Two ewes, 2-tooth or yearling, 5 ontries : Hon M Holmes, 1 and 2; N Z and A L Co, h o ROMNEY MARBH. Judgo : John Davidson, Otepopo. Steward : John Donaldson. Prizes: In this elans, Silver and Bronze Medals in all Sections. Ram, 4-toobh and upwards, 2 entries : John Reid, I and 2 Ram, 2-tooth or yearling, 4 entries : John Reid, 1 and 2 Twocwcs, 4-tooth and upwards (with lambs at foot), 2 entries : John Reid, I and 2 Two ewes, 2-tooth or yearling, 4 entries : Hon M Holmes, 1 and 3 ; John Roid, 2 SHOItN SHKKP, Judge : J. M'Kerchor, Invercargill. Stewards: D.M'Grcgor and A. Balfour. Prizes : Jn this class silver and bronze medals in all the sections. Two ewes of any long-woolled breed (proforonco to be given to perfeotion of caroaso), 1 entry : Little Bros, 1 KXTHA RTOOK. Halfbred rams : H R Parker, c English Leicestcrs: Edward Monlove, c FAT BHKKP. Judge : W. Grant, Timaru, Steward : T. V, Duncan. Prizes : In this class silver and bronzo medals in all tho sections. Ten fat crossbred wethers (shorn, woight and quality to be considered), 2 ontries : Charles Nichols, 1 and 2 Ten fat wethers (suitable for refrigerating purposes, to bo shown in wool), 2 ontries : N Lane, dinquAli!ied Ton fat lambs (quality and weight to bo considered), 2 entries : P Aitchcson, 1 ; N Lane, 2

GRAIN. (To be exhibited by the growers of the exhibits, Grown and harvested in 1889-90.) Judge : W. Brown, Dunedin. Stewards : T. Siovonaon and J. M'Phorflon. Prizes : In this class the largest pri//Otuker will get a pieoo of plate (or cash) to the value of 10 guineas, ( Silver and bronze medals in all the sections. Four bushels white wheat (velvet), 2 entries ! E Fricker, 1 ; George Brovrnleo, 2 Four busholij white wheat (Tuscan, Talacra, and purple straw), 1 entry : George Brownlee, 1 Four bushels whito wheat (not namcl in previous sections), 3 entries : E Frickov, 1 ; M'Govcrinand Hardy, Californian white, 2 ; George Browlce, o Four bushola any other variety of uhort oats, 2 entries j Joseph Jamen, white l'ohuul, 1 ; George Hutchison, sparrowbills, 2 Four bushels malting barley, 1 entry ; George Brownleo, 1

SEEDS. SBKMB (colonial grown,) Judge: W. Brown, Dunedin. Sfccwarda ; T. Stevenson and J. MTherBon. Prizes; In this class silver and bronze modalo in all the factions. Four busholßjporonnial ryegrass, 3 entries; "ttrownlee and Co, 1 ; George Brownloe, 2 Foiu 1 buahelß Italian ryogruss, 2 entries : TJrownlee'ond. Co, 1 : Georgo Brownlee, 2 Four buahela (each 201bs) cockafoot, 2 ontriea: Georgo Krownleo, 1 : Brownloo and Co 2 CoUccfcion of agricultural uoedfl, 2 entries : Brownleo n-nd Co, 1 ; N M and A C °' 2 DOGS. Judges: CollicK— W Sutherland. Other dogs— W M*Auley, Totara. • Steward : P. Orr. - Prize* i In thi« cla^s, silver and bronze medals hi alt the sections. Collio (rough), 4 entries : C W Reid s Laddie, I.;JR Seweli'w Rock 2 Collie (smooth), ) entry ; Jamc* Oliver's 51,y, 1 Greyhound, 3 cntricu : J B Sevroll's Wat«rb^ba, by Market Day, ox Watorwitcb, 1; S Bartca'i black olut Kaloolah, by

lfrT-7in?Lwuru^Trr?J^»ff^i*riV7^K;gii?i°i^wi'^Tiif TiTn T7Ti i ii Spt'ingbank, o* tHueklJoßs Torrior (any variety), 2 entries : 0 VV Roid'a Simla Buttons (fox torrior), 1 ; Win Boo'aJack, 2 POULTRY. I | Judge : R Baird, Oamaru, Steward : A. Thomson. : Prizes • Tho prizes in all tho sections in this Cla^o will bo : Ist, sa, and u printed cortifieato duly oignod ; 2nd, 2a Od and n printed cortificato duly signed ; 3rd, commended ticket ; in sootion 108 (champion), a silver medal will bo given. Baittama, Gamo, 2 entries, J Mitchell, Duckwing, 1 ; G W Rawson, 2 ; uny other variety, I entry, Edward do Lautour, 1 Bramahpootra, dark, I entry, A B and C Christie, 1 and champion ; light, I entry, Thouma Ecoles, 1 vVhito Loghorna, 1 entry, Thomas Ecclcs, Plymouth Rocks, 1 entry, A B and C Christie, 1 Barndoor Fowls (no distinct breed), 2 entries, G W Rawson, I and 2 Rouen Ducks, I entry, William Log«io. 1 PRODUCE. hairy puoducb (made by exhibitors) | Judges : J; Stevenson, Duuodin ;R. Cuddy, Mosgiel ; F. W. Tliielo, Kurow. Stewards : J. S. Holmes and W. W. Dawson. l'mosu In this class tho largest prizolakor -will get a piece of plato or cash to the tho value of lOguineaa ; tho second la"gost prizotaker will get a piece of plato or cash to the value of 0 guineai : tho third largest prizetakor will got a piece of plato or cash to tho valuo of 4 guineas. Silver and bronzo medals in all sections. ( 21bs buttor, without suit (in half-pound rolls, without any distinguishing mark), 19 entries: Mrs Ocorgo Hutchison, 1; Alias Jessie Morton, 2 ; Mrs James Craig, 3 ; Mrs Brownlee, 4 j Mrs J B Taylor, 5 ; Mrs F Collis, 6 21bs butter, with salt (in half-pound rolls, without any distinguishing mark), 18 entries : Miss Jessie Morion, 1 ; Miss Jackson, 2 ; Mrs F Collia, 3 ; Mrs James Craig, 4; Mrs J James, 5} Miss Jcannio Clawford, 6 lOlbs salted butter (made and cured by exhibitor, and deposited with tho Secretary four weeks before tho Show), 16 entries : Mrs W Cowan, 1 ; Mrs Uowden, 2 ; Mrs Ooorgo Hutchison, 3 ; Miss Joannio Crawford, 4; Mis James Oraig, f) ; Mrs A Gray, (5 Fancy butter (not to exceed 21ba, without salt, in dish suitablo for the Üblo— quality and design equally considered), 4 entries : Miss Jessie Morton, 1 ; Mrs J James, 2 ; j Miss Jonnio Craw/oid, 3 ; Miss Jackson, 4 < Cheese, 5 entries : Mra Roborfc Allan, 1 ; Thomns Cropland, 2; Shaw CrosHnd, 8 oukkd mkats (without any distinguishing mark, and cured by exhibitors). Judges : J Stevenson, Dunedin ; R Cuddy, Mosgiel ; 1 W Thiolo, Kurow. I Stewards : J S Holme* and W W Dawson. Prizes : In this class silver and bronze medals will be given in all the sections. Two-hams, 4 outries : James Familton, 1 ; William Bue, 2 ; N Ltvno, 3 Two hams, smoked, 4 entries ; William Bco, 1 ; N Lano, 2 ; James Familtoii, 3 Two aides bacon, 1 outry ; James Familton, 1 Two fiiilfb biu'cn, H.noked, 2 entries ; William Bee, t ; Ja.nes i''umlt(m, 2 Two rolls bacon, 3 entries : James Familfcon, 1 ; Mra Vcitoh, 2 ; William Beo, 3 Two rolls bacon, smoked, 2 ontries : Mrs Voitch, 1 ; James Familton, 2 One cask salt pork (other than hams), 1 ontry : N Lano, 1

BREAD. Judges : J StovonNon, Dunedin ; 11 Cuddy, Moagiol ; F W Thiolc, Kurow Stewards : J S Holmes ivjid W W Dawson Prizos ; In this class silver and brotizo medalrj will bo given in all sections, Thioo 41b loaves (Provincial flour), 8 entries : William 800, 1 ; Alex Orr, 2 ; Wm Smyth, 3 Throo homo-undo loaves, 7 entries : Mrs George Youngston, 1 ; Mrs Townaend, 2 ; Mrs J B Taylor, .'{ ; Mrs 11 Pcattio, 4 Six plain oatmeal cakes, 3 entries : Mrs J B Taylor, 1 ; Mrs Townsend, '2 ; Miss Joaiinic Crawford, 3 Six hoine-mado scones (girdle), G entries : Miss Kuggio Morion, 1 ; Mrs George BrownIce, 2 j Mrs George Koas, 3 Six lioine-mado scones (oven), S entries : Mtss Maggie Morton, 1 ; Mrs \V Howdon, 2 ; Miss Jeannic Crawford, 3 ; Miss E Church, 4

IMPLEMENTS, Em AUKICniiTUKAL IMPLEMENTS, JJIHJUIKS, AND HAKNKS3. Award Committee : J. S. Holmes, D. Bomo, P. Aitchiaon, A. Murdooh, K. Mcnlovc, P. On, J. M'Pherson, T. Littlo, A. Hedley, and J. Church. Prizes : In this class the award coinmitteo may award prizes for any invention or any docided improvement on existing implements, buggies, and harnes", if considered of BitHicicnt merit or importance. Flavall's pu tent separating cheek feeder: F Flavall, Ashburton, cominonded Rustic dog cart : J Robin and Co, commended Single bug^y : Mark Sinclair, Oamaru, commended Varnished combination buggy : Mark Sinclair, Oamaru, 1 W uggonotto : Mark Sinclair, Oamaru, 1 Chaflcutter and bagger : Reid and Gray, Oamaru, 1 ' Improved force-feed broadcast grain and grass sower, convertible into turnip, rape, or mangold sow/;r: Reid and Cray, Oamarn, 1 Double furrow digging plough : Jas Reid, Oamaru, 1 D pattern drill, 15 coulters : EJE J an D Duncan, Christen urch, I I'isc Harrow, 20 x 18 : P and D Duncan, Cliriatchureli, J Carter's patent potato set cutter : Booth, Macdonald, and Co, Christchurch, commended Lough'd patent wool press ; Booth, Maodoriald, and Co, Christchurch, 1 Model windmill pump: Booth, Macdonald, and Co, Christchurch, commonded Cellular grain and seed soparator : Booth, Macdonald, and Co, Chriutchuroh, commended No. 6 Class D Canterbury chaff-cutter, fitted with riddles, elevator, and patent doublo baggac, portable, on four wlieols : Andrews and Boaven, Christchurch, ] Patent improved simplex horse-gear, four to six horse-power, for working self-bagging chaff-cutters : Andrews and Bcaven, Christ church, 1 No. 1 cleaner for soed and grain : Andrews and Boaven, Christchurch, commended.