PORT ALBERT AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7268, 5 March 1885, Page 6

PORT ALBERT AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

fBT TELEGEAPH.—OWN COB&SSFOHDKST.] - Post Albert, Wednesday. Fob the fourth year in succession, the weather hat had the effect of marring more or less the success of the Port Albert Agricultural Show. In this case it happily cleared up daring the forenoon, bat was sufficiently threatening last evening and this morning to prevent many from a distance from attending. The exhibits as a whole were equal to those of any previous show, bat they could not be said to exhibit any marked improvement. There were nearly 300 entries altogether of the several classes, fruit, as in last year's, being the most attractive, and evoking most interest. In cattle, the district appears stationary, or shows little signs of advance. The probability is that they are as good as their environments, and that a higher grade would necessitate different conditions not at present attainable. The long spell of dry weather did not of course enhance the beauty of those brought forward. The judges of fruit, Messrs. Blackmore and Stone, spoke highly of the collection of the best sorts of apples, bat counselled that in future all trait should have names attached. Mr. James Cropland's special prize of half a ton of bonedust for the best 50 bushels of wheat, was awarded to Mr. Peter Becroft. Competition for this prize was limited, as, though a number here have grown wheat, in several oases it scarcely amounted to the required quantity. Of extra exhibits Mr. Cameron, saddler, Helensville, brought forward several saddles, which for workmanship, finish, and price, left nothing to be desired. One, a lady's, was embroidered throughout, and was the finest thing of the kind yet seen here. There were also a number of bridles, riding whips, etc. The following is the prize list:—

HOBSES. Judges : Messrs Carter and R. Bess. Entires, two entries: First prize, Black; second, C. Dibble. A ricultural Horse (mar* or gelding;), five entiles First iuize, P. Kyre; seco d, C. Brown. - .Agricultural Horses, under three years, three eotrUs : First prize, C. Judd; second, B. M. Gubb ; C. Belcher, commended. flacks (mare or gelding-), seven entries : First prize, C. Dibble ; second, M. R Linten. Draught Foal, two entries : First prize, R. Hefford: second, O. Hardwick. Bay Foal: First prize, V. Hargreaves ; second, W. Armitage. Poor, under 11 hands: Seven entries, first prize, V. Hargreaves : second, F. Bolter. Ladies' Hao's: Six entries, first prize, Wilkinson ; second, G. Dibble. Agricultural Horse, under two years: None exhibited. CATTLK. Judges: Messrs, Carter and B. Ross. Bull: Two entries, Brat price, C. Hard wick ; second, W. Causley. Bull, under two years: First prize, none awarded ; second, W. Causley. Hull under twelve months: One entry, first prize, none awared; second, G. A. Qubb. Cow, in milk or calf: tight entries, first prize, M. Stott; see r>d, C. Jndd ;P. Becroft, commended. Heifer, under t.hiee ye rg old: Two entries, first prize, M. Stott; seeon 1, Blank, Heifer, under two years: Two entries, first prize, M. Stott; second, W. Causley. Heifer Calf, under nine months: Two entries, first prize, C. Judd, M. Gubb. Woo Judges: Messrs. Carter and R. Ross. Sow, tiro entries : F.rst prize, C. Jndd ; second 0. Judd. Sow, under twelve months : None entered. B >»r, one eniry : None exhibited. Boar, under twelve months: None entered. SHEEP. Judges : Messrs. Carter and R. Boss. Bam,two entries: First prize, F. Ward; second; C. Htrdwick. Ham Lamb, any breed, two entries : First prize, G. Belcher; second, Ward. Two-tooth Ham, one entry : Second prize, .O. Belcher. Pen of Two-tooth Ewes, two entries: First prize, F. Ward ; second, G. Belcher. Zwes, any ace or breed, two entries : First prize, F. Ward ; second, G Belcher. Ewe Lambs, any breed : None entered. DAIRY PRODUCE, Judges : Messrs. J. Coupland and O. Plummer. Keg Salt Butter, three months old, two entries : First prise, E Peannaa ; second, A. Gubb. Fre«h Butter, two weeks eld, four entries : First pr.z*. T. A. Guob; second, E Pearman. Fresh Butter, new, *e-en entries : First prize, Hiss Beeoroft; second, Mrs. Jndd. Cheese, 151b*, two entries: First prise, Mrs. Grace; second, Miss Grace. Bacon, 20ibs: None entered. One Ham, two entries : First prize, C. Pearman; second, Miss Grant. FIELD PRODUCE. Judges : Messrs. J. Coupland and G. Plummer. Wheat, Mr. J. Coupland, special prize, half ton bone-dust, for best 50 bushels : Awarded to Air. Peter Becroft. Wheat, four entries: First prize, F. 0. Uttlng; second, Petes Becroft. Barley: Nona entered. Oats, two entries: First prize, none awarded; second, J. Becroft, sear., and D. Becroft. Field Peas, 201b*, six entries : First prize, 0. Pearman ; second, A. Neat Maize, 201bs : None entered. Bye Grass Seed : None entered. afoot, {our entries: L. B. Becroft: second, B. M. Gubb. Maori White potatoes, five entries: First prize, Peter Becroft; second, A. Ne»l. a ldnej Potatoes, three entries: First prize, L. B. Becroft; second,a Utting. Other Sorts of Potatoet, two first aad two second prises: Eight entries. First Frizes. L P. Becroft, H. Hargr*av«e; second, A. Naal, H. Hargreaves. Field Beans, four entries : First prize, A. Neal; second, D. Beoroft. Mangolds, three entries: First prize, D. Becroft: second, L P. oecroft. Mangel Seed, two entries ; First prize, D. Becroft; second, J. Becroft, sen. Onion Seed, one entry ; First prize, L. P. Becroft GARDEN PRODUCE. Collection of Vegetables, three entries : First prize, W. Causloy; second, G. Hartn-tt. Pumpkins, two entries: First prize, A. Neal; second, L. P. Beoroft Onions, six entries : First prize, J. Blackburne; second, L. P. Becroft. Potato Onions, one entry: First prize, Mrs. Grace. Rhubarb, one entry : No prize awarded. Windsor Bean>, five entries: First prise, A. Neal; second, L. P becroft. Garden Peas, six entries : First prize, D. Becroft; second, L. P. Becroft. Collection of Garden Seed : None entered. FRUIT. Judges : Messrs. J. Blackmore and Stone. Collection of Fruit: First prize, F. A. Utting ; second, Peter Becroft. Collection of Plums: None entered. Pl.te of Plums ; Dirst prize, D. Beoroft; second, M. Gubb. Cooking Apples (early), eleven entries : First prize G. T. Hartweli; second, C. Judd; commended, U. M. Gubb. Cooking Apples (lateX twelve entries : First prize, B. M. Gubb; second, A. Neal; commended, B. M. Gubb. Dessert Apples (early), thirteen entries: First and second prizes, B. M. Gubb. Desierl; Apples (late), twelve entries : First prize, J. Becroft, sen. ; second, Peter Becroft. Collection of Apples, three entries : First prize, B. M. Gubb; second, J. Becroft, sen.; Commended, F. 0 TTttlnir. Collection of Pears, three entries: First prize, B. M. Gubb; second, F. C. Utting. Dessert Pears, twelve entries: First prize, Peter Becroft; second, Thos. Starch. Plate of Pears: Commended, T. Starch, and B. M. Gubb. Collection of ten sorts of Apples, four entries: First prize, J. Becroft, sen.; s*cond, D. Becroft; commended, Peter liecroft. DRIED FRUIT. Apples, two entries: First prize, Miss Becroft; seeond. Mrs. HartneU. Peaches: None entered. Plums, one entry: First prize. Miss Becroft PRESERVES. Judges: Messrs. G. Plummer, Blackmore, Stone, and Miss Hargreaves. ' Plum Jam, two entries: First prize, Mrs. B. M. Gubb; second. Mrs. B. M. Gubb. Plum Jam (last Season's): First prise, Mrs. B. M. Gubb ; second, Mrs. B. M. Gubb. Peach Jam, two entries: First, Mrs. S. If. Gubb; second, Mrs. F. Utting. Peach Jam (last season), none entered. Strawberry Jam, three entries : First prize, L. P. Becrott; second, Mrs. F. Utcing. Strawberry Jam (last seaion): First prize, Mrs. P. Becroft; second, Mrs. D M. Gubb. Collection of Jams, two entries : Pint prize, Mrs. B. M. Gubb; second, Mrs. F. Utting. Collection Canned Fruit, two entries; First and second arises, <■ l»nk. Canned Peaches, two entries; First prise, Mrs. Becroft; second, Mrs. Hartnett. Canned Quinces, two entries: First prize, Mrs. Hartnett; second, Mrs. Becroft. Honey, five entries : First prize, Mrs. Russbrook ; second, L. P. Becroft Honey in section box, one entry '. First prise, J. Becroft. jun. FLOWERS. Cultivated Flowers, three entries: First prise, George Hartnett; second, Miss Becroft. MISCELLANEOUS. Bread Yeast, twelve entries: First/prize, Mrs. D. M. Gubb ; second, Mm. J. Smith. Bread (soda and add), three entries: First prize, Mrs. P. Becroft; second, Mrs. D. M. Gubb. Bread (brown), three entries: First piize, Mrs, P. BecroU; sesond, Mrs. D. M. Gubb.