BAY OF ISLANDS AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9026, 12 April 1888, Page 6

BAY OF ISLANDS AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

The autumn show of the Bay of Islands Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held at Okaihau on Friday, March 23, and proved a great success. The weather was everything tflat could be desired, and the attendance was greater than on any previous occasion. The hall had been very tastefully decorated by Messrs. S. Merrick and D. M. Anderson with flags kindly lent by Mr. W. Irving for the occasion, and the exhibits were very judiciously arranged on tables running the full length of the hall, and made a very effective display. There was a slight falling off noticeable in the show of needlework, but this deficiency was more than counterbalanced by the marked improvement in the exhibits of apples, which proved to be the most attractive feature in the show, and certainly was very creditable. The vegetables were also very much superior to what had been expected, considering the prolonged drought that we had experienced for over two months previous to the show. The prize for bread was keenly contested, there being no fewer than twenty-five entries, all of which were of a very superior quality. The judges awarded two special prizes to Mrs. C. Williams for a loaf of white and brown bread respectively, made of locally-grown and ground wheat. The example set by Mr. Williams of growing his own flour should certainly be followed by other settlers, and thus encourage the erection of a grist mill in the neighbourhood. The show of live stock was deplorably weak, and, if the show is to be a success in this respect, settlers must try to overcome the diffidence that they show in exhibiting their live stock, as it is a well-known fact that there are both cattle and horses in the Bay of Islands county that will compare very favourably with similar stock in any part of the Province of Auckland. The Hokianga Brass Band wtia in attendance all day, playing lively and popular airs, which tended greatly to the enjoyment of those present. The thanks of the society are due to Messrs. Macky, Logan, Steen, and Co., Messrs. Smith and Caughey, Messrs. E. Porter and Co., and others for donations and special prizes. Thanks are also due to the judges for the painstaking and impartial manner in which they discharged their arduous duties.

The prize list is as follows : — LIVE STOCK.

[Judges : Messrs. T. S. Williams and J. Webster.] Draught horse, 8 years old : Mr. W. Slater, Ist prize. Draught tilly, 1 year old : Mr. W. Slater, Ist prize. Gentleman's hack : Mr. Henri Hemi, Ist prize. Lady's hack, Mr. May's (ridden by Mrs. Morrison), Ist prize ; Mr. Clemett s Vanity (ridden by Miss Mackenzie), 2nd. Jumper: Mr. E. Lewis, Ist prize; Mr. J. Brighouse, 2nd. Tilting at the ring: Mr. A. McKenzle, Ist prize; Mr. A. Sturge, 2nd! Lady rider: Mrs. K. Morrison, Ist prize; Miss K. Maclean, 2nd. Shoeing: Mr. D. Roberts, Ist prize ; Mr. W. May, 2nd. Fat ox: Mr. C. Wells, Ist prise. Bull calf: Mr. 8. Whitworth, Ist prize; Mr. W. Slater, 2nd, Sheep: Lincoln ewes. Mr. Ludbrook, Ist prize. Longwool ewes, Mr. T. S. Williams, Ist prize. Fowls: Cock and hen, Mr. C. Dixon, Ist prize. Turkey cock and hen, Mr. D. K. Gray, Ist prize. Eggs, Mrs. J. Sturge, Ist prize. DAIRY PRODUCE. [Judges: Messrs. J. Press and G. Tolerton.] Salt butter: Mrs. Lewis, Ist prize; Mrs. John Donaldson, 2nd; Mrs. J. Michie, 3rd. Fresh butter: Mrs. John Donaldson, Ist prize; Mrs. H. Eraser, 2nd ; Mrs. D. McKenzie, 3rd. Cheese : Mrs. D. M. Anderson, Ist prize; Mrs. J. Michie, 2nd. Cream cheese : Mrs. Allen, Ist prize ; Mrs. D. M. Anderson, 2nd. Candles : Mrs. H. Fraaer, Ist prize. BREAD. [Judges: Messrs. J. Press and G. Tolerton.] Loaf bread: Mrs. P. Smith, Ist prize: Mrs. Allen, 2nd ; Mrs. J. Nicholson, 3rd. Brown bread : Mrs. J. Michie, Ist prize; Mrs. Whitworth, 2nd. Bread made of locally-grown and ground wheat: Mrs. C. Williams, Ist prize (specially awarded). Currant cake: Mrs. L. S. Williams, Ist prize; Mrs. J. Michie, 2nd. Sponge cake: Mrs. J. Sturge, Ist prize; Mrs. J. Michie, 2nd. Oat cake: Mrs. A. Nicholson, Ist prize. Corn cake: Mrs. J. Michie, Ist prize. Scones : Mrs. J. Michie, Ist prize; Mrs. Sanders, 2nd. • FRUIT. [Judges: Rev. P. Walsh, Messrs. J. Vaughan and . S. Merrick.] Dessert apples: Mr. D. Kynon, Ist prize; Mr. J. White, 2nd. .Cooking apples: Mr. J. White, Ist prize ; Mr. D. Eynon, 2nd. Collection of apples: Mr. R. Blundell, Ist prize; Mr. J. McKenzie, 2nd. Peaches: Mr. H. Williams, Ist prize. Pears: Mr. D. Eynon, Ist prize ; Mr. D.. Eynon, 2nd. Grapes: Mr. C. Goodhue, Ist prize; Mr. C. Goodhue, 2nd. Lemons: Capt Burleigh, Ist prize. PRESERVES. [Judges : Mesdames Burleigh and H. Williams Apple jam: Mrs. J. White, Ist prize. Peach jam: Mrs. Gower, Ist prize; Mrs. Sanders, 2nd Quince jam: Miss Quigley, Ist prize. Collection of jams: Mrs. J. Michie, first prize. Preserved peaches: Mr. T. Quigley, Ist prize. Preserved pears: Mr. T. Quigley, Ist prize. Collection of preserved fruit: Mr. T. Quigley, Ist prize. Apple jelly : Miss Quigley, Ist prize; Mrs. J. White, 2nd. Quince jelly: Miss Quigley, Ist prize. Dried apples : Mrs. J. Michie, Ist prize. Dried peaches : Mrs. J. Sturge, Ist prize. Bottle pickles: Mrs. Farnall, Ist prize; Mrs. J. Michie, 2nd. Tomato sauce : Mrs. J. White, Ist prize; Mr. C. R. Tolerton, 2nd. 4 VEGETABLES. [Judges: Messrs. Garlon and H. Dixon.] Potatoes: Mr. J. Michie, Ist prize; Mr. D. M. Anderson, 2nd. Collection of potatoes : Mr. A. Nicholson, Ist prize; Mr. C. Wells, 2nd. Pump, kin : Captain Burleigh, Ist prize ; Mr. Farnall, 2nd. Watermelon: Mrs. Hapimana, Ist prize Mr. J. Michie, 2nd. Pieraelon: Mr. C. Barnes, Ist prize; Mr. C. Barnes, 2nd. Citron melon: Mr. H. Fraser, Ist prize; Mr. J. McKenzie, 2nd, Marrow: Mrs. Hapimana, Ist prize. Cucumber: Mrs. Sanders, Ist prize; Mr. .1. White, 2nd. Carrots: Mr. Mander, Ist prize; Mr. C. Tolerton, 2nd. Potato onions: Mr. C. Wells, Ist prize; Mr. J. Sturge, 2nd. Seed onions: Mr. C. Barnes, Ist prize; Mr. J. Sturm. 2nd. Parsnips: Mr. C. Wells, Ist prize. Celerv: Mr. C. Wells, Ist prize. Tomatoes: Mr. J, McKenzie, Ist price; Mr. J. McKenzie, '2nd. Cabbage : Mr. Mander, Ist prize. Peas i- Mr. Major Ist prize. Prepared arrowroot: Mrs. Gower. highly commended. Branch of hops; Mr. Gower Ist prize; Mr. 3, Donaldson, 2nd, '

FIELD PRODUCE. . """" ' [Judges: Messrs. Garton and H. Dixon. 1 Wheat: Mr. 0. Williams, Ist prise; Mr. w Wn llama, 2nd. Oats: Mr. J. White, Ist prize; Mr White, 2nd. Maize: Mr. J. Starge, Ist prize • ir» J. Michie, 2nd. Broom com: Mrs. Hanimani iii prise ; Mr. C. Wells, 2nd. Cocksfoot seed •Mr r McKenzie, Ist prize; Mr. C. Wells, 2nd. 'J ' ■ FLOWERS. [Judges; Mesdames Burleigh and H. William* l Table bouquet: Mrs. J. Mackenzie, Ist Dri» Pot musk > Mr. D. Mackenzie, Ist prize. pn *c. NEEDLEWORK. [Judges: Mesdames Burleigh, H. Williams. W a Nicholson, and Miss M. Slater.] ' • Crocheted quilt: Mrs. Atkinson, Ist prize. Map rame bracket: Miss Kemp, Ist prize. Antirna. cassar, poonah painting: Mrs. A. Buchanan i>t prize. Antimacassar, crocheted: Miss H. K. Wii son, Ist prize; Miss A. Reinhardt, 2nd. Socks Mrs. A. Nicholson, Ist prize ; Mrs. J. White, 2nd" Darning: Mrs. W'piore, Ist prize; Miss M. Wi mura, 2nd. Tam-o'-shanter cap: Mrs. G. Donald" son, Ist prize; Mrs. J. White, 2nd. Hand-road» white shirt: Mrs. J. White, Ist prize. Got-on white shirt: Mrs. J. White, Ist prize. Working shirt: Mrs. Allen, Ist prize. Toilet set: Mrs. if M. Anderson, Ist prize. Hat: Miss S. M. K. p ßt guson, Ist prize; Mrs. Whi taker, 2nd. Mantel drape: Mrs. J. Kemp, Ist prize. Picture trams • Mr. F. Edmonds, Ist prize. Photo, frame: Mr t' ' Davenport, Ist prize. Fancy kit: Miss S. Mar" riner, Ist prise. Pair of watch-pocket*: Mk« Brewer, Ist prize. CHILDREN'S CLASS. Child's pinafore: Ethel Anderson, Ist prize • Ad* White, 2nd. Child's socks: Ethel Anderson lot prize. Lady's afternoon apron (open to schoolgirls only): Mary Williams, Ist prize ; Turiti Chapman 2nd. MEN'S CLASS. ' MENS CLASS.

[Judges: Messrs. Marriner and Webster.] Axe-handle: Mr. Q. Tolerton, Ist prize; Mr P Power, 2nd. Stockwhip-handle: Rev. p. Waist' Ist prize ; Mr. C. Michie, 2nd. Kauri gum orna ' ments: Mr. W. Goffe, Ist prize. Collection of mini ornaments: Mr. W. Qoffe, Ist prize. 6 [Own Correspondent, April 2.]