WAIPU AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9009, 23 March 1888, Page 6

WAIPU AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

The second annual show under the auspices of the Waipu Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on Wednesday, March 14. The live stock were exhibited in Mr. I). M. McLeod's paddock at the Junction, where suitable pens had been erected for their retention. The entries in the various classes in this department were not so numerous as they should have been. Messrs. Elliot and Dibble acted as judges of the various classes of live stock, and they discharged the difficult duties imposed upon them very creditably, giving general satisfaction to the public and to competitors, successful and unsuccessful. Farm and dairy produce, industrial exhibits, and fancy work were displayed in the Public Hall. Many of these exhibits were of really first-class character, and could not be excelled in any district. A considerable number of visitors from adjoining districts as well as from Auckland attended the show. Amongst these we noticed our old friend, Mr. N. McMillan, who came to exhibit two splendid ploughs of improved make, for which he secured both first and eecond prizes. It is estimated that fully four hundred people visited the show during the day. Messrs. Ellingham, Elliot, and Sloane were the judges of farm and dairy produce, while the fancy work was relegated to the discrimination of Mesdames Sloane and Davis. Prizes were awarded as follows : — FARM STOCK. Settlor's Horse, suitable for any purpose: Ist prizo, J. McLeod; 2nd prize, W. McDonald. Best Hack, to carry twelve stone: Ist prize, J. McLeod's Corsair ; 2nd prize, I). McLean's shakspere; J. Morrison's Mudlark, commended. Ponies under 14 hands : Ist prize, G. McGregor ; 2nd prize, J. Sloane. Horse suitable for agricultural purposes: Ist prize, A. J. McKay ; 2nd prize, J. Jackson. Draught Mare : Ist prize, J. A. Morrison. Blood Mare : Ist prize, C. W. Davies. Ladies' Hack, ridden by lady: Ist prize, Nell, ridden by Miss C. McLean; 2nd prize, Shakspere, ridden by Miss M. Sutherland ; Mudlark, ridden by Mrs. K. Morrison, commended. Lincoln Ram, any age : Ist prize, M. McLean ; 2nd prize, M. McLean. Pair of Horses for agricultural purposes : Ist prize, A. J. McKay: 2nd prize, A. J. Morrison. Cattle Dogs: Ist prize, D. A. McLean; '2nd prize, D. M. McLeod.

Ram Lambs : Ist prize, J. McLean. Three Fat Wethers : Ist prize, D. McLean. Three Fat Ewes : Ist prize, D. McLean. Three Lambs : Ist prize, J. McLean. Two Fat Oxen : Ist prize, W. McKenzie. Two Fat Cows : J. McLean, commended. Grade Cattle : Ist prize, J. McLean; 2nd prize W. McDonald. Working Bullocks : Ist prize. John McLean. Pull (Shorthorn): Ist prize, J. McLean. Bull (Devon): Ist prize, W. McDonald ; 2nd prize, R. McGregor FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE. Wheat : Ist prize, D. McLean ; 2nd prize, D. McKay Potatoes (White): Ist prize, N. McLennan; 2nd prize, D. McGregor. Potatoes (Pink Eye): Ist prize D. McLean. Piemelons : Ist prize, X. McLennan. Carrots : Ist prize, J. McKav. Mangolds : Ist prize, W. McDonald. Grass Seed (Cocksfoot): Ist prize, D. McLean. Ryegrass : Ist prize, H. Taylor. Oats : Ist prize, A. McKay ; 2nd prize, N. McLennan. Butter (Fresh): Ist prize, J. McLean (Caves); 2nd prize, Miss C. McLean (Birdgrove); commended, Mrs. W. McDonald. Salt Butter : Ist prize, J. McLean (Caves). Cheese : Ist prize, J. McLean, B.G. ; 2nd prize, J. McLean, B.G. Kentish Fill basket Apples: Ist prize, Mr. Griffln. Apples: Ist prize, S. Taylor; 2nd prize, Is. McKenzie ; commended, J. McLean. Pears : 2nd prize, Mr. Griffin. Lemons : Ist prize, Mr. McKay. Grapes ; Ist prize, D. McKay : 2nd prize, R. Campbell. Bread : Ist prize, Miss M. C. McKay; 2nd prize, Miss Marv Morrison ; commended, Mrs. Empson. Brown Bread : 2nd prize, Miss J. McLean. Currant Cake : Ist prize, Miss Bella McKenzie. Scones : Ist prize, Mrs. J. Sutherland ; 2nd prizes, Mrs. Knipson and Mrs Jamson. Oaten Cake: Ist prize, Mrs. Gill; 2nd prize, Miss M. McKay. Apple Jelly : Ist prize, Mrs. Wallace. Strawberry Jam : Ist prize, Miss M. McKay; End prize (plum jam), J. McLean (Caves), FANCY WORK. Afternoon Apron : Ist prize, Miss A White; 2nd prize, Miss C. McLean. Nightdress: Ist prize, Miss Flora McGregor. Tam O'Shanter: Ist prize, Miss Bella McKenzie ; 2nd prize, Miss Prescott. Cardigan Jacket: Ist prize. Miss M. Sutherland. Slipper Vamps : Ist prize, Miss A. Kempt. Set Kilts : Ist prize, Mrs. .1. Eraser. Working Shirt : Ist prize, Mrs. R. Campbell. White Shirt: Ist prize, Mrs. R. Campbell. Knitted Socks: Ist prize, Miss M. Allison; 2nd prize, Mrs. Gill. Darned Socks: Ist prize, Miss M. McKay(entrance); commended, Miss A. Kempt Picture Frame : Ist prize, Miss Jessie McLennan ; commended, Mrs. J. Eraser Counterpane : Ist prize, Miss M. C. McKay. Quilt: Ist prize, Miss Mary McMullan. Patchwork Quilt: Ist prize, Mrs. W. McKenzie (Limestone Hill). Sofa Cushion : Ist prize, Miss Sloane; commended, Mrs..lt. McDonald. Crochet Antimacassar: Ist prize, Miss A. Kempt. Lily Mat: Ist prize, Miss A. Kempt. Artificial Flowers : Ist prize, Miss Sloane. Collection of Ferns: Ist prize, W. J. England. Sampler : Ist prize, Mrs. 11. Sutherland. Pincushion : Ist prize. Miss M. McKay ; 2nd prize, Miss A. C. Kempt; Miss C. McLeary, commended. Photo Frames : 2nd prize, Miss Bella McKenzie. Skein-winder : Ist prize, A. M. Fraser. Fancy Box : Ist prize, A. Finlayson. Toilet-cover: Ist prize, Miss E. McLean. Mantle (crochet) Drape: Ist prize, Miss A. McMullan. Brackot: Ist prize, Miss Sloane; commended, Miss E. McLean Axe Handle : Ist prizo, A. McKay. Stockwhip Handle : Ist prize, A. McKay. THE EVENING MEETING. At six o'clock in the evening about thirty guests sat down to a splendid dinner served up in grand style by Mr. D. M. McLeod, in the Public Hall at the unction. Mr. C. W. Davis occupied the chair, and proposed the health of the Queen. Mr. J. M. McKay proposed " The Judges." Drunk with musical honours. Mr. Elliot responded. He thought people in this colony were giving too much encouragement and attention to racing, and the breeding of thoroughbred stock. He regarded it as shameful that such large prices should be given for that kind of stock, when literally nothing could be obtained for draught stock or cattle of high grade. Mr. K. M. McLennan proposed, The unsuccessful competitors." Mr. Alex. McKay responded. Mr. D. McKay proposed, " The Army and Navy." Mr. J. D. McKenzie responded. Mr. J. Morrison proposed, " The Commercial Interest of Waipu." Mr. N. McKenzie proposed, "The Press." Messrs. McKay and McLennan responded. Mr. Ruddle proposed, " The agricultural interests of Waipu." Mr. D. McKay responded. The Chairman proposed, "The visitors." Messrs. Dibble and Jackson responded. Mr. Jackson believed that the Waipu people were losing splendid opportunities by not cultivating crops on the fine, rich intervales in their possession. They could get a considerable market for their produce at Whangarei, as they were at present importing large quantities from Auckland and the South. He concluded by proposing " The prosperity of the Waipu Pastoral and Agricultural Association," which was responded to by Mr. J. M. McKay. The following toasts were also drunk : " The Stewards and Lady Judges," "The Host and Hostess," and " The Chairman."[Own Correspondent.]