WAIPU AGRICULTULAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7920, 12 April 1887, Page 6

WAIPU AGRICULTULAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW.

Ie iHE first show in connection with the abo ie association was held on the Waipa Ra< 11 course. The weather was grand, and t id attendance was about 500 people. T is following is the prize list :— * >t • HORSES. n BLOOD BTOCK. I Judges, Messrs. G. Dibble, sen., and R. Ross. le Bast ally or gelding: J. Morrison, first, (or a fot d year-old gelding. • Best brood mare, any age : C. \V. Dav'U, first, fat D mure by Runpohu, out of a Dainty Ariel male. n . V DJtAUOHT STOCK. Best brood mare: C \V. Davis, first; 0. Fra» second ; J. Durham, highly commended. A, McK also exhibited. . Best filly, two yeara old and upwards : D. Fran '• first, two-year-old. \ Bust colt, two years old and upwards; Win. _ , 8 Donald, first. Best pair of horses, marcs or geldings, suitable ( agricultural purposes: 0. W. Davis, first; Aleiand '•' McKay, second. e Beat express or light cart horse, mare or geldin , E. Mooney, first; K. Stuart, second; Mr. lud^ei ' highly commended ; Murdoch McLean, highly oot • mended. Messrs. Norman McKouzio, A Ross, Norini i McKeuzie, McDonald, D. McLean, A. MuKeiizic, ai 3 Simpson al.-o exhibited. c Best single agricultural horse : D. K. MoLea 1 first; Wm. McDonald, second. " ROADVTKRS. Judges, Messrs. Elliott aud Dibble. Best hack, mare or gelding-, up to 12st : R. Roe 8 first; D. K. McLean, second ; H. Sutherland, high f conimendod. Judges, Messrs. Ross, Elliott, and Dibble. • Best lady's horse, mare or gelding, to be shown I ; lady riders : Mrs. D. M. McLeod, drat, Specul&tioi 8 ridden by owner ; Mr. C. W. Davis, second, ridden t Miss McLean ; Mrs. J. R. Finlayson, third, ridden I a owner; Mr. J. R. Flnlaysou, fourth, ridden by Miss i 3 Finl&yson. Messrs. J. Morrison, D. K. McLean, 1 3 Sutherland, J. S. Mclfcay, J. K. McKay, H. N. Sim] sou also exhibited. Best lady rider : Miss Flnlayson, first; Miss M 3 Lean, second. There wnre nine other ladles who con t peteU for this event. f Best pony, mare or gelding, under 14 hands : Angi McKay, first, ridden by iJ. Simpson ; J. Ross, seconi r ridaeu by William Boss. Messrs. J. B. McLean, I 3 McKay, J. McCaulcy J. J. McKay, J. R. Flnlaysc 3 alto exhibited. , CATTLE. Judges Moasrs. A Elliott, E. Carter, sen., and W. 1 Carter. i DBVONS. ■ Best bull : E. Mooney, first and second. , Best cow, throe yeas old and over : IS. Mooney, fin and second, ! ALDHJRNKY. Best bull: J. Smith, first. . AYRSHIRE. Best bull, two yours old and over: Jno. McKensii first. 1 GRADE CATTL6. , i Best cow, throe years old and over, in calf or milk , Jno. McLean, tirst and second. ' Best heifer, two years old aod under three : Angi lloKay flrst; Jno. MnKenzto. second, i B«»t pair working bnllocks : J. McLean, flrst; Jn< i Finlayeon, Second. There were no entries of Shorthorns, Hereford! Jersey, Guernsey, or dairy stock. SHKEP. ' Judges, Messrs. hllioti, Carter, and Davis. MNCOLNS, l Beet ram : Murdoch McLean, first. Jno, McKenzi i also exhibited. nest pen of three owes: M. McLean exhibited. N prize. LKICISTRRB. ) Best ram: M. McLean, flrst. LONaWiIOL". ' Best pen of three ewes, lambs : Mr. Smith, fint. Best pen of throe owes, over 18 months : Mr. Smitl first. Best pan of three ewes, two tooth : Mr. Smith, flnil Best pen oi three ewes, lour tooth : Mr. Smith, tlnsi SHKOPSUIKK DOWNS. Best pen of three ewes : Jno. McLean, first. One ewe lamb : Mr. Smith fii.it. FAT HBESF. Best 'pen of throe fat wethers : M. D. McLean, first. Beat pen of three fat owes : M. D. McLeod, first. OKWISBRED SHEEP. Best pen of throe ewes : Mr. Smith, first. HALF-BRED SHSEP. Best pen of tlir<io ewes : Mr. Smith, first. Best three pons of three ewes each ; Mr. Smith, firs and second. There wore no entries of Cotswold or South Devoi sheep. PIGS. Judge;, Messrs. Elliott and Carter. Best Berkshire boar : Jno. McLean, first. Best Berkshire sow : M. McLean, first. DOGS. Judges, Messrs. Elliott, Ross, and Carter. Best c*ttlo dog: C. Dii bla, first; K. Mooney second. Jno. McLean also exhibited. Best sheep dog: 0. W. uavtr, first ; J. Smith second. Messrs. D. McDonald, 1). A. McLeod, am C. W. Davis also exhibited. Best pointer: D. A. McLood, first. Best setter: M. McLean, first. POULTRY Judges, Messrs. Elliott, Carter and Ho 8». Best Plymouth Hacks' cock and two hens : D. A. McLeod, second ; no first prize awarded. G. B. Rodgeri klso exhibited Beit name cock : M. McLean, first. Beet Houdans: Jno. MeLem, first. O. B. Rodger; I so exhibited. Best Pollards: Jno. McLean, first. Beat Black Pollards : Jno McLoan, first. nest bantams: A. McMillan, first. Best drako and two ducts: i>. Kr»ser ; second, nc first awarded. Best turkey cock and hen: J. J. McKay, first; It. McGregor, second. D. Fraser also exhibited. DAIRY PRODUOI', VEGETABLES, FRUIT, ETC, Judges, Messrt. Elliott and Carter. , ■ Fresh butter, 31b in rolls: Mrs. R. Mc'irogor, first. Mesdames Jno, McLean. A. McLean, D. R. McLean Prescott, Jno. McLean, and W. McDonald also exhibited. Box salt butter: Mrs, Jno. McLean, first. Mesdamea McGregor and D. R McT.ean also exhibited. 201bs cheese, made since Ist August last: Jno McLean, first; 1). N. McKay, second. Messrs U. McKay and .1. D. Sutherland also exhibited. Wheat, half a bushel: W. McKenzie. first. Messrs. D. McKenaioand J. J, McKay also exhibited. Oats, half a. bushel: Angus McKay, flrst; \V. McDonald, seconi: J. It. McLean highly commended. Rye grass seed, 101l>s: 11. "I aylor Qrat. Cocksfoot soed: llesira. Wm. McDonald, M. D. McCaalley, and J. J. McKay exhibited. POTATOES. M. W. AlcKonzle, flrst, Hobarts. Murdouk McLean, first, Pink; eyes. ' J. R. McKay, flr»t, White. J. J. McKay, U. McKay, J. G. Campbell also exhibited. Mangold Wurtzels: Wm. McDonald, first. Hbnbarb 6 stalks: H. Taylor, first; D, McKay, second. Cucumbers: D. F. McMillan, first. Pumpkins: I). N. McMillan, fl.et. Honey in tins: Jno. McLean, flrst. Hon»y in lomb: Jno. McLean, first. Quince jally: Mrs. H. Sutherland, Qrat; Mr*. N H. Campbell, second ; Mi?s Fraser, highly commended. Peach jam ; Mrs, D. A. C«mpiieU, first. Plum jam : Miss Kiasar, first. Strawberry jun : Miss Mary McKay, first Apples, different varieties : J. McLean, first. Carter, first; W. McKenzie, second. Carter, first; C»rter. second ; J. McLean, highly commended W* McKrnaie. J. B. McKay, J. McLean, K. McGregor also exhibited. Grapes : D. McKay, highly commended. Pears : John McL-an, first Tomatoes : W. .McKenzie, flrst. Quinces : J, McLean, flrst; J. McLean, second. MISCELLANEOUS, FANOY WORK, Etc. Judges, Mesdames Develln and Davis. Best loaf of bread, home made, not leg- than 31bs • «IS3 Mary McKay, fir.t; Mrs. D. McKay, second; Mrs. D. »v. McMillan, highly commended. Best econes: Mra. J. D. Sutherland, first; Mrs. D McKay, second. Best currant cake, 21ba : Mrs. D. N. McMillan first. ' Beit spong* cake, 21h : Mm. B. McKenzie, first; Mrs. J. J. McKay, second. Best .collection mixed biscuits : Mrs. J. D. Sutherland, frst. Best tea cosey. crewel worked : Miss P. McKenris. first. Mra. N. J. Campbell, highly commended Host tea 'crochet : Miss M. >'cLean first Beit tea cosey. braided : Miss IS. McLo»n, first Best bracket, crewel : Miss M. McL an, highly commended. Mrs. W. McDonald and Miss E. Uoouev also exhibited. ■ ' Best smoking cap : Mrs. J. McLeod, first ; Mlsa M McLean, second. . " nest pair worked Bllppere, vamps; Mrs. J. McLeod first. , ■ ' Best untimacassar, crochet : Miss Mary Fraser first; Miss Johanna McKanzie, second ; Mrs. W. McDonald and Mrs. Mary McKay aluo exhibited Baet antimacassar, knitted : Mr*. It McGregor, first: Mrs. J. Kraser. second; Miss Jessie Mel can highly commended. Mrs. John Fraser alto exhibited. Beet pair men's knitted woollen socks : Mrs. J. McLean, flrst; Mrs. N. H. Campbell, second ; Mrs. J. O. Cam 11, highly commended. Mrs. K. McGregor and Mrs. J. It. McKay also exhibited. , Best darned sock, locally grown wool : Miss S. McLean, hUhly commended. Best knitied qnlK : Mrs. J. G. Campbell, first. Best made working shirt : Mrs. R. Campbell ' flrit Mrs. J. J. McKay al.o exhibited. ' Best crewel mats : Miss M. McLean and Mies E. Mooney, highly commended. Best Tam-o'-shanter can; Mrs. Brook?, first ; Miss Bella McKe-iie, second. Misses Jessie Fraser and Mary MoKt>y also exhibited. Beet got-'ip white shirt : Mra. J. G. Campbell, flrst; Miss A. McMillan, second. vampoeii, Best whito shirt, hand made : Mrs. J. J. McKay first. Jl Best boy'a suit, by a married lady : Mrs. J Fraser Eecood. No fust award .••"?' „ Ladies' afternoon apron : Mrs. N. J. Campbell, first; Miss Simson highly commended. Miss Simson also exhibited. u Best sofa cushion : Mrs. S. Mooney, first • Mrs N J. Cr.mpboll, second. ■ ' ' Best knitted window curtain: Mrs. W. McDonald, Best macrono biakot: Miss C. McT first J Seat pin cushion: Miss C. AlcLeori, first Best pair gloves : Mrs. J. J. McKay, highly commended. Mra. J. Fras r alao exhibited y Best fancy picture frame: Miss Bella McKenzie, Best violin, made by exhibitor : Mr. Ac;ns McKay, Spinning wheel prize: For the best yarn spun on the ground : Mrs R. McKenzie, flrat. . Trotting match, two miles : Mr. D. McKenzle's Tommy, 1; Mr. Davis Brunette, 2. Tommy Dodd Maid of all Works, Dolly Win, and Tommy No 2 also ran Won easily. ....*:. Jumping Match : Mr. D. MeLeod'e Brigham Youne l; Mr R Ross- T.S., 2; Mr. Stephenson's Tonga, height, 6 feet 4 inches. * '' A dinner waa given in the Public Library Hall in the evening. About 30 gentlemen sat down, the catering being done by Mr. P. McKay. The chair was occupied by Mr.' f! Street. After the naual loyal and patriotic toasts were drunk. Mr. MoKenzie proposed, "The Agricultural Interests," whioh waa responded to by Mr. Elliot, who proposed, "The« Commercial Interests." Mr. J. D. McKenzie responded, and proposed " The Prosperity of the Waipu Agricultural Association." Mr. W. A. Carruth responded and proposed, " The Health of the Judges " Messrs. Carter (Whangarei), Ross, Dibble, and Carter (Hikurangl), responded. Mr.

Carter, senior, proposed, " The Successful Competitors." Mr. A. McKay responded, and proposed, "The Unsuccessful Competitors." Mr. J. 'R. McLean responded, and proposed, " The Stewards." Mr. D. McKay responded, and proposed, "The Health of Mr.- J. J. McKay, the Seorotary." Mr. McKay responded, and proposed, " The Press," which was duly responded to. "Our Host," ''The Chairman, "The Ladies," ond "Our Visitors," were duly proposed and honoured, after which the meeting dispersed. ________________