WAIUKU CATTLE SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVI, Issue 5395, 3 March 1879, Page 3

WAIUKU CATTLE SHOW.

[from our own reporter BY TELEGRAPH j 1 Waiuku, February 11. The annual Cattle Show for this district was J held here to day in Mr. Sedgwick's paddocks. I The day is everything that the most ex- ■ acting could desire — clear, with a fine, i warm sunshine, and a fine, cool westerly • breeze blowing. The entries are much I fewer than they were last year. To- - day they number in all 172, and several of the entries made were not exhibited. Last 5 year, I believe, the entries numbered about 250. It appears to be the general opinion | among the settlers here that a show will not 1 be held next year. Ten annual shows have » now been held, and an opinion seems to be growing that there is more honour in being commended at a show such as that held at Auckland than to have a prize awarded at a small show. Though tfce articles exhibited were fewer than last year, in many instances greater merit was shewn. Tbe samples of wheat exhibited were very good, and the eame may be said regarding the grass-seed. This was especially good, and if it could be supplied in quantity of the quality of the few pounds exhibited, I am sure a ready market would be found for it in Auckland, at remunerative prices. In respect to fruit of various kinds, Waiuku this year maintained her good character. Plums, peaches, and apples left nothing to be desired. The show of nectarines was good, but the samples were of small size. The list of preserves was well filled, but there was seldom more than one sample in each class exhibited. This is not as it should be in a district where fruit comes to such perfection as it does here. There was one new feature at the exhibition to-day, which deserves to be mentioned. —I allude to the exhibition of locally-baked bread in loives weighing not less than 41bs. each. Among the exhibitors in this section were three unmarried ladies, and I am glad to say that one of the lady candidates for a husband succeeded in carrying off the first prize from eight other competitors. Horses were few in number ; but there appears to be an improvement in the horse stock as compared with what they were a few years ago. Some of the cattle exhibited were good, but the number was few, —far less thau might be expected in an agricultural district like | Waiuku. To shew the comparatively little interest taken, I may mention that there were only three exhibits of butter and no exhibits of cheese, good or bad. The sheep, though few, were a very fair lot, but the recent fall in the price of wool in the London market and the dry spring aud summer which have been experienced have had a very discouraging effect upon the sheep-farmers in this district. Sheep are now looked upon as stock of not much value. Swine are more in favour, aud the exhibits in this class of stock were far superior to the general run of pigs shewn at Ellerslie in November last. Messrs. S. J. Austin, John Runciman, and Joseph Clark were the judges of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine, and Messrs. Wren and Lavers, of Auckland, and J. Wallace, of Bothwell Park, Waiuku, judges of saddlery, field produce, seeds, potatoes, garden produce, dairy produce, fruits, articles of local industry, preserves, and bread. Mr, A. Buekland, the President of the Association, was piesent throughout the day. Subjoined is the prize list: — CLASS I.—HORSES. Draught Stalllou—C. Hosking, Ist prize; K. Constable, L'nd. Draught Marcs, in Foal or Foal at Foot, 3 entries— G. H. ;?e.by, Ist prize; U. F. Biachoff, 2nd. Draught Colt or Filly, three years old, 2 entries— G. 11. M'lby, Ist prize; J. Allen, '.'ml. Draught Colt or Filly, two yarsold, 4 entries —G. LI. Selby, Ist prize; K. May, 2od. Draught Yearling Colt or Filly, 1 entry, but not exhibited. Pair of agricultural Horses, 1 entry—G. Currie, 2nd prize. Hack, 5 entries one not shewn—S. Barriball, Ist prize; L. Cottle. 2nd. . lloadster, shewn in harness, 4 entries—E. Constable, Ist pr:ze; C. Carriball, 2nd. CLASS lI.—CATTLE. null, any breed, any age, 1 entry—R. Uent, Ist prize. 1-uU. two years old, 1 entry, but no prize was 1 awarded. Yearling Bull, 3 entries—C. flosking, Bobin Flood, by Kobiu Adair, bred by J. Dilworth, Ist prizo; W. Walters, Waiuku, Napier King, bred by T. and S. Mor« rin, 2ud. The following is his pedigree : Roan, calved Sth March, IS7S, bred by T. and S. Morris, Dashpur Park, Auckland, sire Young Sir James, by 6ir Jame3, imported; dam Xapier Hose, by Sir James ] 2nd ('* New Zealand Herd iiook"); grand dam ttoseLub, by Madcap ("New Zealand Llerd Book"); gg d by Sir James, imported (" Coates'a Uer.l B^ok'); - ggg d by Comet, gggg d by 2nd Duke of Edinburgh / " C 4 New Zealand Herd Book"). Cow, in Milk or Calf, 3 entries—C. llojkin;', Ist ' prize; R. Bent, 2nd. ! Cow, for Dairy purposes, C entries—T. J. Sedgwick. Ist prize; JS. Constable, 2nd; C. Hosking and ] A. Slay, commended. Heifer, two years old, 2 cntrlea-R. Bent, Ist prize; i no 2nd. J Yearling Heifer, 4 entries, C. J. Hosking. Ist priz R. May, 2nd. ] Fat Ox or Cow. 1 entry—R. Bent, Ist prize. Cow, the property of a Settler not owning more < 30 acres, 2 entries—J. Ridgely, Ist and 2nd prizes. CLASS lII.—SO KEP. Ram, any breed, any age. 5 entries, one not shown <; —IS. Constable, 1 t prize; C. Hosking, bred by J. May, 2nd ; G. H. Belby,commended. , Shearling Ram, bred In tbe District, S entries, one 1 not shewn—E. Constable, Ist prize ; C. T. Barriball, 2nd. 1 Ram Lamb, bred in the District, 6 entries—J. and T May, Ist prize ;.J. and J. May,'2nd ; J. B Brown, G. H. Selby, two entries each, all commended. Three i£wea. Sucking Lambs this Season, 2 sntries—C. Hosking, Ist prizo ;G. H. Selby, 2nd. Th' ee Shearling Kwe.«, br< d in the District, 4 entries —C. Hosking, Ist prize; J. B. Brown, 2nd ;J. B. \ Eirown and C. T. Barriball, commeuded. Three Kwe Lambs, bred in the Dhtrict, 5 entries — R. May, Ist and 2nd pr'zjj; J. B. Brown and G. 11. Selby, commended. CLASS IV.— SWINE. c Boar any age—W. H. Barriball, Ist prize. Boar under 12 months old, 2 entries—J. Barriball, jst priztf ; C. Hosking 2nd. E Sow that has had (or in) Farrow, 4 entries—W. Walters, Ist prizs ;C. Hosking, 2od ;T. llickey and c Z. Constable, commended. '• Sow under 12 months old, 2 entries—C. T. IJarrijill, Ist and 2nd prizes. f Two Pigi under six months old, 2 entries, ono not 1 ihewn—C. Hosking, Ist prize. POULTRY. I Poultry, 1 entry—.No exhibit. FOR COLLECTION OF FIELD PRODUCE. 1 Wheat (GOlbs.), 3 entries—J. Ridgley, Ist prize ;C. 1 Barriball, 2nd. Oats (401b5.), 1 entry—C. Barriball, Ist prize. r Horse Beans (GOlbs.), Sentries—G. Marshall, Ist jrizs ; C. Hosking, 2nd. Field Peas (OOibs.J, 4 entries—J. lUdgley, Ist prize ; 2. Hosking. 2nd. Three Mangold Wurtzeli (red), 1 entry—C. T. Liarriball. commended. Three Mangold Wurtzelg (yellow), 1 entry—C. T. I Barribill, commended. Swede Turnips, 1 entry—S. Hodge commondcd. j SEEDS. Perennial Rye-grass (201b5.), 3 entries—C. T. Barri- 1 aall, Ist prize ; J. Barriball, 2ud. Cocisfoot (201h5.). 3oDtrlos—C. U. Greon, let prizo ; 3. Hosking, 2ud. Prairie Grass |201b5.). 1 entry—W. Watts, Ist prize. Potatoes, Hobart Town (2ulbs.), 4 entries—C. H. 3reen, Ist and 2ad prizes ; T. Mitchie, highly com- 1 mended. r Any Other Sort (2G'.b3.), 4 entries—J. Bright, Ist prize ;W. Watts, 2nd ;J. Ridgley and T. Mitchie, t :ommended. GARDEN PRODUCE. j Six Turnips, 3 entries—C. Hosking, Ist prizo ; S. Hodge, 2nd ; S. Hodge, commended. •> Mr. Taylor exhibited a large callection of onions, but thoy were not for competition. Six Parsnips—J. Trott, only exhibitor ; no prize. B Ualf-peck Broad Beans, in pod, 2 entries—W. Watts, Ist prize. 1 Six Seed unions, 2 entries—J. Trott, Ist prize; J. Ridgley, 2nd. six Potatoe Onions, 3 entries—J. Ridgley, Ist prize ; IV. Watt«, 2nd. Pumpkin, 2 entries —W. "Watts, Ist prizo ; C. T. Barriball. 2ad. f Three Cucumbers, 2 eutries—G. Marshall, com- a mended. Pie Melon, 3 entries—J. Trott, Ist prize ;C. T. Barrlba:l, 2nd. DAIRY PRODUCE. I 21bs. Butter Seasoned with Salt, 2 entries—Mrs. C. Hosking, Ist prizs ; Mrs. C. T. Barriball, 2nd. 1 lieK of Salt Butter (4jlbs.), must be in ths keg 1 mouth, 1 entry—Mrs. C. Hosking, commended. FRUIT 3. j riate of Cocking Apples, 4 entrie3—W. n. Barribill, Ist p izj ;C. Hosking, 2nd ;C. U. Green aud 1 G. H. Selby, commended. < Plate of Quinces, 1 entry—C. fl. Grocn, com mended. Plate of Peachej, 2 entries, and 1 extra entry—J. , Trott, Ist priz?; Miss Constable, 2nd. Plate of l'lums, 2 entries —C. T. Barriball, Ist prizo ; H. Currie, 2nd. < Plate of Pours, 1 entry—C. Hosking Ist prize. Plate of Dessert Apples, 4 entries—W. Watts, Ist priz>; W. U. Barriball, 2nd; C. 11. Green, commended. Plate of Nectarines, 3 entries—D. Taylor, Ist prizj ; C. T. Birriball, 2nd. < Plate of Lemons, one entry—\V. H. Barriball, ; commended. Plate of Mulberries, 1 entry—Miss Constable, l3t prize. . « Plate of "Walnuts, 1 entry—A. M. Barriball, commended. ARTICLES OF LOCAL MANUFACTURE. Bouquet, 2 entries—Miss Constable, Ist prize ; Mis 3 S. A. Barriball, 2nd. . Jains. —Plum, 1 entry—Mrs. C. T. Farribiill, Ist prize. Raspberry, 1 cutry—.Mrs. C. T. Barriball, Ist prize. Cherry, 1 entry—Mrs. O. T. Barriball, Ist . prizo. Peach, 1 entry—Mis. C. T. Barriball, Ist prize. Damson, 1 entry—Mrs. C. T. Barriball. Quince, 1 entry—Mrs. C. T. Barriball, Ist prizo. Nectarine, 1 entry—Mrs. C. T. Barriball. commended. Piumelon, 1 entry—Mrs. G. H. i'eiby, Ist 1 prize. ; Loaf of Bread (not less than 41bs.), 0 ontries, (one j did not exhibit) —Miss Barriball, Ist; Mrs. Lowe, 2nd ; and Mrj. C. Hosking, commended. For Collection of Saddlery—R. F. Webster, Ist prize. The dinner was served in the Commercial Hall, at 5 o'clock. Between 30 and 40 sat down , to an excellent repast, prepared by Mr. Scdgwick, of the Kentish Hotel. The chair, in the absence of tbe President (Mr. A. Buekland), was occupied by Dir. C. Hoiking, the Vice-President of the AVaiuku Agricultural Association. The vice-chair was occupied by Mr. E. Constable. After the cloth was removed, a number of toasts were proposed and duly responded to.