WAIUKU.

New Zealand Herald, Volume IX, Issue 2521, 23 February 1872, Page 3

WAIUKU.

Agricultural Association Snow.—Yesterday the third show of the above association took place in the Sale Yards and in the Agricultural Ilall. The weather had been Terv

unpropitious for the occasion all the week, and jesterday it was blowing n hurricane, with occasional heavy showers of rain. The entries were not so numerous as on the last occasion, but that was principally on account of the very dry season wo havo had. Some very good horses were shown. In cattle there ■was not a large show, but some fair beasts were exhibited, particularly the short horns bull Lord Kapier, bred by Captain Carlise, and the property of Mr. W. J. Harris. We next come to tho sheep, which were, generally speaking good. There were twenty-two entries in this class, and there was some difficulty in awarding some of the prizes. In pigs the entries were few, but those shown were of excellent quality. There are pigs in this district not to be beaten in the province. In tho Hall,' farm produco was exhibited. There was good competition in winter wheat, grass seeds, and potatoes, there being eighteen' entries in the latter. The spectators were not so numerous as usual on such occasions, but that was owing to the rough weather. The judges for live Bteck were W. T. Bassett, George liawke, and John Udy. For farm produce, John May (of Panmure), W. J. Harris, aid C. T. Hosting. The judges, I believe, gave general satisfaction. At 5.30 about forty gentlemen sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by Mr. Campbell in his 'usual good style. Mr. E. Constable (President of tho Association), occupied the chair, Mr. C. Hosking, Vice-President, tho vice-chair. On the cloth beiim removed, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were drunk with cheers. Mr. E. Hamlin, M.P.C , was called on to respond for his Honor the Superintendent, which lis did briefly, saying he believed him tr> be a gentleman of high standing, and trusted he would continuelo do his

duty fearlessly and faithfully. The Secretary, Mr. C. T. Barriball, then read the following awards : —Horses Heavy draught entire': l,t prize, l£ Constable. I leavy draught mare : Ist prize, \\ . Holland. Horses for agricultural purposes —mares : l,t prize, ii" Constable ; 2nd prize, I £. W. Hill. Pair of horses : Ist prize, E Constable; 2nd prize, J Hed"e. T o-year-old colt or (illy : Ist prize, IT. W. -Hill; 2nd prize, H. VV. Hill. Hacks or roadsters : Ist prize, VV. J. Harris ; 2nd prize, S. Barriball. Cattle : —Bull: Ist prize, \V. J. Harris (Lord Napier) ; 2nd prize,' Dr. Henseu (Prince Cisumrek). Two-year-old bull and under: Ist prize, E. Constable; 2nd prize, 0. Hosking. Dairy cows iu milk or calf: Ist prize, C. Barriball; 2 d prize. W. J. Harris. Fat ox or cow : Ist prize, SV. J. Harris ; 2ud prize, W. J. Harris. Five calves under sir months : Ist prize, \Y r . J. Harris; 2nd prize, C. 11. Green. Sheep':— Rams : Ist prize, I£. Constable ; 2nd prize, E. Constable. Two-tooth ram : 2nd prize, J. Hedge. Ram lambs: Ist prize, C. T. Barriball; 2nd prize, C. T. Barriball. Three ewes: Ist prize, G. H. Selby; 2nd prize, C. Hoskiug. Three two tooth ewes : Ist prize, C. Hosking; 2nd prize, E. Constable. Three ewo lambs : Ist prize, G. H. Selby; 2nd prize, G. H. Selby. Swine : — Boars : Ist prize, E. Constable; 2nd prize, J. Sows : Ist prizo, J. Hedge ; 2nd prize, J5. Hockin. Two sows under 12 months: Ist prize, E. Constable ; 2nd prize, C. Hoskin". Extra stock highly commended: E. Constable- Three pigs under four months old : Ist prize, J. Hedge ; [2nd prize, C. Hosking.— Field produce Winter wheat: Ist prizo, W. Currie ; 2nd prize, Douglas Brothers ; highly commended, V". Walters; commended, G. Marshall. Spring wheat: Ist prize, ti. Barriball ; 2nd prize, C. Barriball. English barley : Ist prize, C. Barriball ; 2nd prize, W. James. : als : Ist priz •, C. Barriball ; 2nd prize, S. Barriball. Horse beans : Ist prize, G. -Marshall. Field peas : Ist prizo, Douglas Brothers ; 2nd prize, J. Holmes. Perennial rye grass, Ist prize, C. T. Barriball ; 2nd prize, H. W. Hill; highly commended, 0. T. Barriball; commended, Y. Waiters. Cocksfoot.: Ist prize, S. Barriball; 2nd prize, H. W. Hill ; commended, J. Keough. White clover : Ist prize, Douglas Brothers. Potatoes (Hobart Town) : Ist prize, O. Hosking; 2nd prize, G.Pearson; highly commended, J.Hedge; commended, Douglas Bros. Kidney potatoes : Ist prize, J. Hedge; 2nd prize, G. Marshall. Potatoes, any other sort : Ist prize, Douglas Brothers ; 2nd prize, W. James. Fresh butter : Ist prize, Mrs. C. Barriball ; 2nd prize, John Barriball; eommendod, Mrs. T, Cochrane. Salt butter : Ist prizo, Mrs. John Barriball ; 2nd prize, C. Hosking. Cheese : Ist prize, Douglas Brothers ; 2nd prize, Douglas Brothers. — Garden produce : — Mangold wurtzel : Ist prize, C. Hosking ; 2ud prize, H. Williams. Carrots : Ist prize, Douglas Brothers ; 2nd prize, W. James. Cabbago : 2nd prize, John Barriball. Broad beans : 2nd prize, M. Douglas. Onions: Ist prize, Or. Marshall ; 2nd prize, H. Williams ; commended, W. Sanday. Pumpkins : 2nd prize, J. McDonald. Rhubarb : 2nd prize, J. McDonald. Hops : Ist prize, Douglas Brothers. Fruits : —Apples : Ist prize, W. Sanday ; 2nd prize, W. Currie. Quinces : Ist prize, S. Cardon. Peaches : Ist prize, J. McDonald ; 2nd prize, H. Williams. Pears : Ist prizo, H. Crispe; 2nd prize, J. McDonald. Plums: Ist prize, W. Currie. Nectarines : Ist prize, W. Currie. Poultry.— Dorkings : Ist prizo, Jos. Barriball. Spanish : No entry. Any other sort: Ist prize, Jos. Barriball; 2nd prize, Mrs. R. J. Moore. Dao'is: Ist prize, A. Campbell; 2nd prizo, Jos. Barriball. Turkeys: 2nd prize, A. M. Barriball. Geese: Ist prize, John Barriball; 2nd prize, W. Flavell. There were a great number of classes in which there was no

entry, particularly in the garden produce line. —Tho Chairman proposed, "Tho health of the Judges. 11 Mr. B;issett said whenever he could be of any service he would always be willing to come. As regards the stock, he thought there was some improvement. The horses he could not say much for, yet there was one that took a prize at the first show which was thrown out altogether this time, and that showed improvement. The cattle was not so good as he should have liked to have seen, exceptingonefkurt-horn bull, which was really a valuable animal. The bull he referred to was "Lord Napier," bred by Captain Carlisle. Tho sheep were fair

particularly the lamb?, and the pigs were excellent. He thanked them eordiallv for tlio maimer in which they had drank his health. —-MY. John Udy also responded.—Captain Harris, as one of thejudges for farm and dairy produce, said the wheat was not first-cla?s, but that might be attributed to the very dry season. The entries were numerous, which showed that several parties had grown wheat this season. The barley was not so wood as he should have liked to have ■ seeQ it. Oats were fair. i_.: ■ seed was really splendid, and he thought could not be beaten. A sample of clover, shown by Douglas Brothers, of Pehiakura, deserved great praise. The potatoes were also Tery good. The show of fruit was small. The butter was good, but the salt, butter that did not get a prize was as good as any of it, but had not salt enough.— Mr. Bassett proposud " The health of the Successful Competitors."— Air. Constable responded, and said ho would rather have been an unsuccessful competitor, lie should feel proud of the district if his neighbours had better stock than himself.— Mr. C. Uosking said he felt (when he saw the first prize ram beside his) it like a spur, and he would endeavour t.o get better anim;»ls by an.itiler year.— Mr. Hodge, and Mr. C. T. Barriball also briefly responded.—The Chairman proposed, " The commercial interest," which was drunk with musical honors. —Mr. Nathan responded, and said the commercial community ot Auckland was very proud to have such adisirict as Waiuku, not alone for its flax. '1 hey hoped shortly to see a. large quantity of grain grown there for exportation. In conclusion, he propped "The Agrieulturul Interest.."—Major Lusk, in a pertinent speech, responded.—Mr. S. I3arriball proposed " The Health of the Ladies" which was responded to at some length by Mr. A. U. Sobey.—" Tho Managing Committee," " Tho Press," and "Host and Hostess" were also proposed. Cattle Salv.—To-day, Mcs-rs Auckland and Hunter and Nolan held their quarterly sale ol live stock in Air. Campbell's yards. The number of cattle penned was larger than usual, and prices ruled higher (fully onefourth), than the previous sale. Hairy cows sold from £7 to £9 ; springing heifers from £5 to £7 ; three-year old steers from £5 to £6 J two-year old, £3 to £-1; yearlings sold at satisfactory prices; horses were rather dull of sale ; sheep and pigs sold well. Waiuku Voluxteeus.— To-morrow the district prize-firing of the Waiuku Troop Royal Cavalry Volunteers, and No. I and No. 2 Companies Waiuku Kifle Volunteers, lakes place, at the butts, Windsor Park, commencing at 8.30 a.m. sharp.—[Own correspondent, February 21.]