AGRICULTURAL, PASTORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8414, 15 November 1890, Page 3

AGRICULTURAL, PASTORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

! The show in regard to which so much preparation has been in progress for some time past, principally under the auspices of the Mangere Farmers' Club and many of the leading city merchants, was opened yesterday, at Potter's Paddock, under most auspicious circumstances, for the weather was excellent—cool, pleasant, and dry,—and the attendance was much better than usually patronised the opening day on previous shows. It is not necessary that the management should be criticised. There were some delays occasionally, but, on the whole, considering that the judging had to go on in the presence of a large crowd, and that many of the exhibits were not placed until the last moment, the whole Hair went oil' satisfactorily, thanks in a large measure to the secretary, Mr. Knight, aud the able assistance which lie received from Mr. A. Coutts, who was simply indefatigable in the performance of the multifarious duties allotted to him. The executive committee also rendered good assistance to the class stewards, and there were few causes of complaint as regards the management. Indeed, in this respect, the committeesmay well be congratulated on carrying out their arrangements so well under strange surroundings, and details were attended to with a 'great deal of care. As already stated, there was a large attendance of the public, and amongst others on the ground was Mr. John Bryee, who exhibited a good deal of interest in the Show.

As to the exhibition itself, it was ft good one. The entries were numerically large, and the exhibits on the whole good. It is true that in former Shows under the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association, we have had exhibits of the most superior class in cattle and sheep, also in machinery, and other attractive features* but there is no doubt yesterday's ex! ibition was more thoroughly representative of the actual position of the province than many of the previous shows when the prize ■stock of the Stud and Pedigree Stock Company almost shut out competition in the classes in which they exhibited. Improvements are noticeable in many respects, and we were glad to notice as a very leading feature of yesterday's exhibition the large number of local industries represented, and although these were not entered for competition they served their purpose by attracting attention and swelling the volume and attractiveness of the show.

Thegrounds wore laid off advantageously, and fortunately there was 110 rain. The grandstand and its surroundings were utilised to their utmost capacity, not a portion of available space being wasted. The weighing room was occupied by the secretary and his stall' of assistants, the dining-room was presided over by Mr. T. MeEwin, and the rest of the interior (except the two bars) by the exhibits of various industries The right of the lawn was fully occupied. Mr. C. T. Wren had a small tent and an interesting display of garden implements and appliances, and an exhibit which attracted a great deal of attention from farmers — namely, a number of small pots, in which were luxuriantly growing the Lathyrus Silvestris, the new forage plant, which has created such a sensation in Europe, and which experts in Germany pronounce the best fodder grown. Then ho also has some portable broad cast seed sowers, hedge-cutters, cyclone sprays, &.C., altogether a very interesting exhibit. Mr. E. G. Earle took possession of the totalisator box, and made a splendid show of the teas for which he is agent, and lie not only showed the outside of his packages, but he gratuitously supplied all who chose to test his beverages with cups of tea and sandwiches. This, although gratifying to the people who partook oi .Mr. Earlc's hospitality, was perhaps a little rough on the caterer, who bad purchased the privileges of the meeting. Mr. McKwin had his luncheon tables for the public spread in a large marquee in the most attractive manner, and just beyond this, near the western leneeof the enclosure, was shown some splendid samples of pottery and brickwork by Carrier Brothers. These included ornamental (lower pots and stands, rustic ware, ite., displayed attractively. In front of the grandstand Mr. H. H. Smith and Mr. Myauiason exhibited their wrought-iron stoves and ranges, each making the most attractive feature possible of their exhibits. Entering the ground floor of the stand, on the right we find that Mr. 1. Hopkins has a line display of honey in tins and in sections, that is to say in the comb, and all the most modern apiary appliances. In the same room Lush and blricli exhibit their patent meat-curing | apparatus. Mr. Harvey, tinsmith, DurhamJ street, exhibits milk-cans and creamery appliances, and Mr. .S. Parker shows some specimens of corrugated iron. In the entrance passage Mr. W. Morgan,saddler, Newmarket, has a very nice show of local saddlery, in the shape of double and single harness, saddles, etc., including a set of hand-sewn buggy harness made in 1 is own workshops. There arealsoin this bay some remarbably line specimens of the horse-shoer's skill, in the way of excellently finished polished shoes. The bays at the left arc fully occupied. Mr. Parkinson has a splendid show of his famous Doncastcr butterscotch. W'endel's grape wines were attractively exhibited, although in small quantities. Griffith and Co., of Newmarket, have a handsome set-out display of their sarsaparilla and other drinks. Perhaps one of the most curious exhibitions in this bay is Madame Neilsou's display of hair llowers and hair jewellery, made from human hair. The sprays and plants display artistic care in their structure, and have a most attractive appearance, and the albert guards will compare favourably with any that can be imported. Ncilsou and Sons' display of electroplated and gilded iron work, spoons, etc., show the whole process of the art, and the perfection to which it is brought by this linn. Williams' tirekindlers and blacking occupy a good position amongst the local industries, and the Auckland Freezing Company has a handsome glass case containing samples of their tinned meats in various sizes. The indefatigable Dalton, " the people's tailor," lias procured a line position, occupying two sides of a buy, one with a large show-ease, the other with samples of his work. The centre 01 the ground was enclosed by fences, and at the opposite side was arranged the display of agricultural implements. Rcid and Grey had a fine display of ploughs, rollers, harrows, reapers and binders, etc., Beany and Marks had an excellent exhibition of locally-manufactured ploughs, ploughshares (the latter being a feature), rollers, and wrought iron gates. Wingatc. Burns, and Co. had reaping machines, sowers, and other agricultural appliances; and T. and S. Morrin and Co. had a fine display, including mowers and reapers, churns, seed drills, harrows, etc. E Porter and Co. made a feature of the improved wire strainers and of Johnston's steel, frame harvester and binder. A traotinn engine exhibited by Mr. Siiortt, which was as a standstill yesterday, will be put in motion to-day, and will 110 doubt attract a good deal of attention. There are few of them in the colony, and it is not always that an opportunity occurs of seeing these giants on the move. The eoachbuildcrs made a fine show of their art yesterday. Cousins and Atkin, Elliott-street, had on view, amongst other exhibits, a beautiful hansom, of which Mr. A. Bowden had charge, and in the shafts was the line grey Farmer, the winner of many trotting races. The hansom is a novelty in many respects. The body is of varnished figured inaugiao ; it is elegantly trimmed, every new appliance is provided, with mirrors, etc., as in the London hansoms, but its chief features is that it is mounted on Harrington's patent cradle spring, a London and Coventry invention. The spring is coil, the coils of the spring being close to the axle. The action is very easy, and as the spring is all in one piece it is not subject to much friction. The trap rides easily. It has, we may say, been built to the order of Air. A. Bowden, and it is needless to say that lie felt proud in showing it oil' yesterday. Cousins and Atkin have a large number of other traps 011 view. Mr. \V. J. Cousins, of Lorne-street, has also a good displ iy of vehicles, amongst others the Stanley taxcart fitted with his patent simplex springs, to which ,reference was made in yesterday's issue, also several buggies of various descriptions. As regards horses the show was successful numerically, and in many of the classes the exhibits were more than creditable. There was not a big display in blood stock, although the sires had 1 good representative in the brown horse Brigadier, by Musket—l'ungawe re we re. The young stock were also fairly shown, but it was in carriage and farm horses and hacks, more especially the two latter, that the display was best, and draught stock was also cood. In cattle the show was good. It could not, as already stated, compare in quality with some shows previously held, but nevertheless there was a marked general improvement. The large amount of Alderneys and Ayrshires on view was a sign that this breed is coming into favour, and the animals 011 view were worthy of attention. The feature of this part of the show was undoubtedly the Alderiioy and dairy cows. In sheep there was a very good general exhibition in all the chief classes. Lincolns were well represented from the VVaikato and other districts. Leicester* were shown to great advantage by Messrs 1.1. and E. McLean. who also made a feature of their exhibits of' Shropshire Downs. Oxford Downs and Hampshire Downs were almost unrepresented, but Mr. Woodward made a fair show of Roinney Marsh rams, and ewes. The sheep class is by 110 means the least interesting part of the exhibition, and it will no doubt attract a large amount of attention to-day. The exhibition of pigs is not only large, but good in quality, that is to .say, there is

no special feature of merit, but one thing noticeable is that the white breed of pigs seem to be coming into favour. There were some very fine specime n of the large and small white breeds on view yesterday, and the numerous progeny around same of the sows shows how prolific they are. There are also some fair specimens of the Berkshire breed.

Dairy produce is also an interesting feature, but it is nearly altogether confined to butter, cheese, and eggs, and this is a very small limit for such a large department. There are only three hams and one side of bacon to represent what should be a staple dairy product.

The horticultural exhibits wore displayed in an indifferently-lighted shed temporarily erected at the western side of the ground. This department of the show proved very attractive, and considering the recent severe weather, the display was an excellent one. There was a fine collection of roses, including all varieties. The judges had some difficulty in awarding the prize for the best in the show, deciding at length in favour of a specimen of the Centifolia Rosea, exhibited by Mr. W. E. Lippiatt, Otahuliu. There were several exhibits which were not for competition, including an attractive bouquet of violets, by Mrs. Stych; a handsome specimen of Protea Cynaroides, by Mr. W. McIndoe, Parnell ; a collection of pansies, .by Mr. Granville; rhododendrons, by Mr. C. S. McDonald, etc. Though thenumbcrof dogs shown was small, there were some well-bred animals amongst them. Mr. Walker, of Mount Albert, took all the prizes in the pigeon section,_ and showed a valuable kite tumbler hen which is a champion bird, and has gained many prizes in various parts of the colony. Amongst his exhibits in the poultry department were some golden Seabright fowls, a species which is extremely rare in the colonies. The exhibition of dogs, poultry, and pigeons was held in the Tramway stableyard, and was not large enough to command much attention. The Show will be opened again to-day, and in the afternoon jumping matches, etc., will be held. Impey's Band will be present on the ground. The following is the prize-list:— HORSES. Blood Horses.Judges : Colonel Carre, Colonel Dawson, and Mr. W. Elliott. Class Stewards: Messrs. Harris, Smith, and Jas. Wyllie. Best Entire, three years old and upwards : J. Thorpe's Brigadier, brown, by Musket, dam Pungawerewere, bred by Mr. T. Morrin, Ist prize; only exhibit. Best Colt foaled since August 1, 1888, two years: J. Taylor's Rufus, chestnut, by l'arthenopu'tis, dam Prima Donna, foaled October, ISSS; bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. Best Colt foaled since August Ist, 1889, one year : A. Austin's brown colt, by Dauphin, dam Katipo, Ist prize. Best Brood Mare, any age: A. Austin's Katipo, brown mare, by Treageagle 2nd, darn Pungawerewere; bred by Mr. I']. Perkins, Ist prize. N. Mckenzie's, brown Mare by Soir.nns, dam Flora, by Cocksure ; bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Best Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1888, two years : Mr. W. Paul's brown filly, by Sword Dance, dam Wooduymph ; bred by New Zealand Stud Company, Ist prize. W. F. Massey's bay filly, by King Cole, dam Mischief ; bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Carriage Horses.—Best Pair of Horses, not under 15 hands 2 inches, the property of one owner : 11. B. Morton's bay horse and mare ; breeder not known, Ist prize. Best Pair of Horses under 15 hands 2 inches, the property of one owner : John E. Taylor's Lady Grey and Quicksilver, steel greys, by Phenomenon, dams Jessie and Bess; bred by exhibitor, foaled November, 1885, Ist prize. Best Horse, Mare or Gelding, under 15 hands 2 inches : R. E. Russell's bay mare Venus, four years old, by Merrylegs, dam Dante, bred bv exhibitor, Ist prize; Dr. Girdler's bay filly Nelly, by Merrylegs, 2nd ; James Lea's highly commended. There were 11 entries. Best Pair Ponies, not exceed ing 13 hands 2 inches : Dr. F. Wright's Jennie and Pretty, bays, Jenyio by Marliuspike, dam Brisk; bred by Mr. llayr, Epsom, Pretty by Cap-a-pie, dam Brisk, bred by Mr. Sommerlield, Ist prize. Best Cab-Horse, Mare, or Gelding, belonging to a licensed cabman, which has been regularly worked as a cab horse for at least three ' months: A. Bowden's Farmer, grey, by Matchless ; bred by Mr. Nicol, Ist prize. ' Roadstkiis. — Best Roadster Entire: John Mattson's Fitz-James, dark chestnut, foaled 14th October, 1880, by Fitz-James, dam. Trotting Maggie, bred by exhibitor, 2nd prize. Best Entire suitable for getting Weightcarrying Hacks : J. Thorpe's Brigadier, brown, by Musket, dam Pungawerewere; bred by Mr. T. Morrin, Ist prize. Best Horse, Mare, or Gelding, suitable for Indian Cavalry Remounts : H. R. Macoean's grey gelding, 7 vears old, by Don Juan, Ist prize. J. Caldwell's dark bay gelding Leo, by Ringleader, dam South Australia, bred by Hon. Matthew Holmes, 2nd. A. Buckland's black geldiug, special given by Colonel Carre. Nine exhibits. Best Roadster Brood Mare: A. Austin's bay mare,by Ariel,dam a Stonewall mare, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. Four entries. Best Hack, mare or gelding, up.to 11st: 1. Bullock Webster's brown gelding Freshfield, 5 years old, Ist prize; W. H. Martin's bay mare Victoria, by Sir Walter, dam Gip, foaled November, 1885, bred by exhibitor, 2nd; C. W. Percy's bay gelding Padlock, by Akeake, 3rd. Eleven entries. iicst Hack, mare or gelding, up to list: W. R. Macbean's bay gelding, by Don Juan, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize ; J. A. Kelly's grey gelding Playboy, by Puriri, 2nd ; Fredk. Saul's brown gelding Pat, by Woolbroker, 3. Nine entries. Best Lady's Horse, mare or gelding : Miss Taylor's brown gelding Laddie, by Knottiiigley, dam Dolly Varden, bred by Mr. Walker, Cambridge, Ist prize ; Fredk. Saul's brown gelding Pat, by Woolbroker, 2nd; R. Kenwood's bay gelding Muscatelle, by Musket, bred by New Zealand Stud Company, 3rd. Seventeen entries. Best Hunter, mare or gelding, to leap hurdle 3 feet (J inches high : J. A. Kelly's grey gelding Playboy, by Puriri, Ist prize; Digby Tonks' grey gelding Odd Trick, by Cap-a-pie, bred by exhibitor, 2nd; A. Buckland's black gelding, aged, 3rd. Twelve competed. Best Pony Entire, under 14 hands: John Abbott's chestnut Nimrod, Ist prize. Best Pony Brood Mare, under 14 hands: W. C. Motion's bay mare, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize; Colonel C. Dawson s brown mare Mosette, 2nd. Three competed. Draught Stock. — Judges Messrs. W. Motion, Greig, and A. Hastie. Class Stewards : Messrs. J. Massey, Thos. Brown, and A. Hen wood. _ Best Entire Horse, any age : W. and G. Winstone's bay horse Never Mind Him, by Wellington (imp.), bred by Mr. Boag, Canterbury, Ist prize; C. Fitzpatrick's bay horse Rosebery, by Roseberv, dam Kate, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Four entries. Two - year-old Entire Horse: J. Taylor's bay horse Campsie, by Bonnie Prince, dam Merry, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. Oneentry. One-year-old Entire Horse : W F. Massey's colt, by Young Rosebery, foaled December 24. 1889, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize ; J. Phillips bay colt, by Allandale, dam Ruby, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Four exhibits. Two-year-old Gelding: Gavin S. Wallace's bay gelding Bob, by Cedric, dam Jess, bred by exhibitor, Ist prise. One exhibit. Draught Mare, any age, in foal or foal at foot : H. Elliott's iron grey mare, Ist prize; Robert Wallace's bay mare Kate, by Rosebery, dam Molly, bred by exhibitor, 2nd; C. Fitzpatriek's brown mare Kate, by Prince Arthur, dam Kate, lire', by exhibitor, commended. Five entries. Three-year-old Filly : W. F. Massey's filly, by Cedric, Ist prize. One entry. Two-year-old Filly : W. Gray's filly, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize James Taylor's bay filly, by Bonnie Prince, dam Blossom, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Three entries. One-year-old Filly: Robert Wallace's bay filly, by Young Emperor, dam Kate, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize; John Phillips' filly, by Allandale, dam Darling, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Two entries. Best Dry Mare, any ago: Robert Wallace's chestnut mare Blossom, by Sir Colin, dam Jessie, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize ; Gavin S. Wallace's bay mare Jess, by Young Emperor, dam Fanny, bred by exhibitor, 2nd ; John Phillip's bay mare Duchess, by Lord Haddo, not bred by exhibitor, commanded. Five entries. Best pair Farm Horses, mares or geldings, the bona fide. property of a farmer : Robert Wallace's Kate and Blossom, bay and chestnut, sires Rosebery and Sir Colin, dams Mollie and Jess, bred by exhibitor. Ist prize ; Win. Gray, 2nd ; W. F. Massey's pair of bay horses, 3rd. Best Buggy Horse (to be shown in harness): J. E. Taylor's steel gray mare Lady Gray, by Phenomenon, dam Jessie, bred by owner, Ist prize; W. F. Massey's chestnut horse, by Fitzjames, dam Mischief, bred by owner, 2nd. Two entries. Best Yearling by King Quail: R. Sandall's colt, by King Quail, dam Creeping Jennie. Foaled, December, 1889, Ist prize. Best Three-year-old Colt or Filly, which must have been bred by a farmer whose land the Hunt have permission to run over during the season, and the bona Jide property of a farmer : J. Boyd's brown gelding by Fitzjames. Foaled, October, 1887 ; bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. Best heavy Spring Cart Horse, mare or gelding: W. Wallace's roan horse Prince, Ist prize ; J. Bainbridge's bay horse Prince, by Bonnie Prince, 2nd. Seven entries. Best Light Spring Cart Horse, mare or gelding : G. Nasher's grey mare. Ist prize. Gavin S. Wallace's bay mare Nellie, by Cap-a-pie, dam Blossom ; bred by owner, 2nd; three entered. Mr. Kennedy's Two Horse Collars : Mr. R. Wallace, Ist prize. Mr. Laxon's Prize : James lie's brown horse, by Young Champion ; bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. For Best Shod Draught Horse: James Mclntyre, Ist prize; only entry. For Best Shod Hack : R. St. George, Pukekohe, Ist prize; Jas. Mclntyre, 2nd. Six entries. CATTLE. Judges: Messrs. Jos. May, J. J. Stone, and R. H. Harris. Class Stewards : Messrs. Thompson, Washer, and Percy.

Bull, two years and under three : W. Gray, roan, Ist prize; one entry. Bull, one year and under two years: R. and E. McLean's Sir Hercules 2nd; bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. A. Austin, red; bred by Messrs. Reid Bros., 2nd; four entries. Cow, three years and over : R. Hall, roan, calved 1885, Ist prize; James Wallace, roan, calved 1885, bred by exhibitor, 2nd ; James Wallace, red, aged, bred by exhibitor, 3rd; four entries. Heifer, two years and under three years : R. and E. Maclean's Mantilini 10th; bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. James Wallace's red and white, calved July, 18S8, 2nd. Heifer, one year and under eighteen months : R. and E. Maclean's Lady Penrose 6th ; bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. Robert Wallace's roan ; bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Herefosds.—Bull, two years and under three: R. and E. Maclean's Tomboy 2nd, bred by exhibitors, Ist prize. R. and E. Maclean's Sixth Duke of Roxburgh, bred by exhibitors, 2nd. Bull, one year and under two years: R. and E. Mclean's Battenberg 2nd, bred by exhibitors, Ist prize. Cow, three years and over: R. and E. Maclean's Duchess 9th ; bred by N.Z. Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, Ist prize. R. Reynolds Hereford cow ; bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Four entries. Heifer, two years, and under three ; R. and E. Maclean's Graceful 10th ; bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. R. and E. Maclean's Duchess 22nd ; bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Heifer, one year aud under two years: R. aud E. Maclean's Duchess 20th ; bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. R. and E. Maclean's Leonora 11th; bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Ayrs hires.Bull, three years and over : Schlaepper Brothers Sir Hercules 2nd, red, by Sir Hercules, dam Bell; bred by Mr. Nolan, Ist prize. Bull, two years and under three years : W. F. Massey's brown and white spotted; bred by Mr. Reynolds, Ist prize. Jerseys, Alukrn'eys, ok any Channel Island Breed.—Bull three years and over : F. L. Wright's Cicero 3rd, fawn, with grey switch, calved May, 1885, by Cicero 2nd (440 J), imp., dam Orange Rose (25 N.Z.), imp. ; bred by Mr. James McCosh Clark, Ist prize. (J. Day's Cato, calved December 23, 1885, by Cicero 2nd (440 J), imp., dam Lady Hopeful, by Otago: bred by Mr. James McCosh Clark, 2nd. Three entries. Bull, two years and under three years : J. Bainbridge's Dainty; bred by New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Company, Ist prize. J. Bowman's Nero, calved December 7, 1388, fawn and black, by Nigger, by Lord Ronald, darn Bessie, grand «Km SUky ; bred by Mr. J. M. Clark, 2nd. Bull, one year and under eighteen months : A. Austin's Alderney bull; bred by Mr. F. L. Wright, Ist prize. R. Reynolds' Jersey bull, by Cato, dam Tilly; bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Three entries. Cow, three years and over: F. L. Wright's Sylvia, silver fawn, calved October 20, 1885, by Cicero 2nd (440 J), imp., dam Lady Bountiful (23 N.Z ), imp., bred by Mr. J. McCosh Clark. Ist prize; C. Day's Beauty 3rd, calved 17th July, 1885, by Cicero 2nd (440 J) imp., dam Beauty 2nd, by Pride of Australia (4(5), bred by Mr. T. Morrin, 2nd. Seven exhibits. Heifer, two years and uuder three years : F. L. Wright's Bopeep, fawn, calved June 5, 1888, by Grasshopper, dam Beauty (13 N.Z.), bred by exhibitor, Ist prize ; C. Day's Kate, calved October 1, 1888, by Cato, dam Tiny, by Young Emperor, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Two exhibits. Heifer, one vear and under eighteen months : F. L. Wright's Moonlight, fawn, calved June 14, 1889, by Grasshopper, darn Moochie, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize; F. L. Wright's Moonbeam, fawn, calved May 29, 1890, by Cicero 3rd, dam Moochie, bred by exhibitor (extra exhibit). Five exhibits. Dairy Cattle.—For best Cow in Milk: W. Edgecumbe's Strawberry, roan, by Trigunter, Ist prize; James Wallace, roan, 2nd. Five exhibits. Cow near Calving, of any breed : C. Canning's Lily, dark red, Ist prize; Gavin S. Wallace's Beauty, roan, five vears, 2nd. Five exhibits. Best Pen of Three Heifers suitable for Dairy Purposes: R. and 10. Mac Lean's Necklace, Chatelaine, Ist prize ; Robert Wallace, spotted and roan, twelve months, 2nd; bred by exhibitor. Three exhibits. Best Dairy Cow, irrespective of breed : R. Hall's roan, Ist and 2nd prizes. Six entries.

Fat Cattle. —Best Fat cow (irrespective of breed) : R. and E. Maclean's Perch 2nd, Ist prize. Best Fat Heifer; R. and E. Maclean's Duchess; bred by exhibitors, Ist prize. Best Veal Calf, eight weeks and under : W. Paul, Ist and 2nd prizes. SHEEP. Lincoln's.—Judges : Messrs. J. Elliott, J. Riddle, and C. Shepherd. Stewards : Messrs. Wills, C. V. Hill, ami W. Westney. Best Ram: J. McNicol, shorn November, L 889; bred by Mr. J. B. Sutton, Southland, Ist prize. C. J. Story, shorn November, ISB9 ; bred by Mr. Every Maclean, Howick, 2nd, and champion for all-round sheep. J. Bar* raugh, shorn October, 1889, bred by Mr. S. T. Seddon, Hamilton, commended. Seven entries. Best Ram, under eighteen months : J. McNicol, lambed September, 1889; bred by Mr. Thomas Farmer, Hawke's Bay, Ist prize. J. McNicol, lambed September, 1889; bred by exhibitor, 2nd. J. McNicol, lambed September, 1889; bred by exhibitor, commended. Nine entries. Res'". Pen of three Ewes sucking lambs: Jas. Wallace, shorn November, 1889, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize; J. McNieol, shorn November. 1889, bred by exhibitor, 2nd ; J. McNicol, shorn November, 1889, commended. Nine entries. Best Pen of three Ewes, under eighteen mouths : James Wallace, lambed September. 1889, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize; J. MeN icol, lambed September, 1889, bred by exhibitor, 2nd : J. M. Arnold, lambed September, 1889, bred by Jas. Forrest, Cambridge, commended. Seven entries. Best Lincoln Ewe, any age: James Wallace, shorn November, 1889 ; bred by exhibitor, lstprize. Twelve entries.

Leicester*.—Best Ram, under eighteen months : R. and E. Maclean, shorn September, 1889 ; bred by exhibitors, Ist and 2nd prizes. Best pen of three Ewes, under eighteen months; Alfred Buckland ; bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. Best pen of three Ewes, suckling lambs: Alfred Buckland, shorn October 25; bred by Mr. James Hayr, Ist prize. South Downs.—Best Ram : R. and E. Maclean, shorn November, 1889 ; bred by exhibitors, Ist and 2nd prizes. Best ram, under eighteen months : R. and E. Maclean, shorn September, 1881); bred by exhibitors, Ist and 2nd prizes. Best Pen of Three Ewes suckling lambs : R. and E. Maclean, shorn September, 1889 ; bred by exhibitors, Ist and 2nd prizes. Best Pen of Three Ewes, under eighteen mont hs : R. and E. Maclean, shorn September, 1889 ; bred by exhibitors, Ist and 2nd prizes.

Shropshire Downs.—Best Ram: R. and E. Maclean, shorn November, 1889; bred by exhibitors, Ist prize. W. Gardiner, Epsom, shorn October, 1889; bred by Mr. Edward Coatcs, Matakohe, Kaipara, 2nd. Three exhibits. Best Ram, under eighteen months : R. and E. Maclean, shorn November, 1889; bred by exhibitors, Ist and 2nd prizes. Best Pen of Three Ewes, suckling lambs : R. and F. Maclean, shorn November, 1889: bred by exhibitors, Ist and 2nd prizes. Best Pen of Three Ewes, under eighteen months : R. and E. Maclean, shorn September, 1889 ; bred by exhibitors; Ist and 2nd prizes.

Romney Marsh.Best Ram : M. Woodward, Mount Albert, shorn November, 18S9, bred by Mr. Cobb, Ist and 2nd prizes. Best Ram, under eighteen months: M. Woodward, shorn August, 1889, bred by exhibitor, Ist and 2nd prize. Best Pen of Three Ewes, under eighteen months: M. Woodward, shorn August, 1889, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize.

Fat Sheep.—Best Pen of Five Longwool W'-thers : J. Arnold, shorn, bred by Mr. J. Forrest, Ist prize. Four entries. Best Pen of Five Down Wethers : Edward Coates, shorn October 15, 1890, bred by exhibitor. Ist prize. Best Pen of Five Longwool I iambs : James Wallace, two months old, bred by exhibitor, Ist, prize. Best Pen of Five Wethers, suitable for freezing purposes, not to exceed 7511) dead weight: W. 0. Washer, bred by Mr. L. D. Nathan, Ist prize: Edward Coates, shorn October 15, 1890, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Ten entries. Best Pen of Five Fat Sheep : Edward Coates, shorn October 15, 1890, bred bv exhibitor, Ist prize; John Arnold, bred by Mr. J. Forrest, 2nd. Three entries. PIGS. Judges: J. Kilgour, J. Bollard, and F. Dibble. Class stewards: Messrs. Hubbard, jun., and Wallace, jun. Best Boar, over twelve months : John M. Hill, two years old, Ist prize; Andrew Austin, bred by Mr. James Wallace, 2nd. Three entries. Best Boar, over six and under twelve months : C. Hinder, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize; C. Henderson, bred by Mr. Henry Brett, 2nd. Three entries. Best Sow, over twelve months, suckling: Ambury, English, and Co., bred by exhibitors. Ist and 2nd prizes. Best Sow, over six and under twelve months: C. Inder, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize; C. Henderson, bred by Mr. Henry Brett, 2nd. Large White.—Best Boar, over twelve months: William Neason, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. Best Boar, over six and under twelve months: R. Ash, bred by W. Gray, Ist prize. Best Sow, over twelve months, suckling G. Totty, bred by Mr. Wilson, Ist prize; William Neason, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Best sow, over twelve months: G. Totty, bred by Mr. Wilson, Ist prize; Wm. Neason, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Boar or Sow for breeding, under six months: E. Wilson, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize. Small White.— or Sow, under six months: G. Totty, bred by exhibitor, Ist prize; E. Wilson, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Best Pig, under 1121b weight, suitable for butcher : Ambury, English and Co., bred by exhibitors, Ist prize. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges: Messrs, Ellyett, Maxfield, and Y.Warren. Stewards ; Messrs. La wry and Taylor.

Best 31b Fresh Butter, in Jib, without salt _ James Wajlace, Ist prize; VV. Gray, 2nd " Mis 3 Massey, highly commended ; Maud Jenkins, commended; thirteen entries. Best 31b Fresh Butter, with salt; C. Lawrence, Ist prize; C. Hoskings, 2nd J. Craig, highly commended; J. R. S. Richardson, commended; fifteen entries. Best 101b Butter in tins suitable for export: Ambwry, English, and Co., Ist prize. Best package of Butter for export, not less than 501b: Ambury, English, and Co., Ist prize; J. T. Lang, Wairoa factory, 2nd; three exhibits. Best Cheese, suitable for export, not less than 301b weight: Cambridge Dairy Association, cheese 1181b weight, Ist prize; Cambridge Dairy Association, cheese s(jlb weight, 2nd ; VV. Dibble, Somerset Farm, Ist prize for home made: four exhibits. Best Cheese under 301bs weight: John Wyllie, Ist prize ; W. Dibble, Somerset Farm, '2nd : Schlaepper Brothers, Pukekohe, 3rd. The Heaviest Dozen of Eggs, each Duck : F. Brown, Ist prize. The Heaviest Dozen of Hen Eg^s: Thos. Wyllie, jun., Ist prize; G. Kirkbnde, 2nd. Best Table Fowl (dead), breed or cross to be specified : James Wallace, Dorking hen, Ist prize. The Best Cut Ham, thoroughly cured (smoked): R. Hall, One-tree Hill, Ist prize. The Best Cut Ham, thoroughly cured (green): M. M, Kirkbride, Ist prize; R. Hall, One-tVce Hill, 2nd ; M. M. Kirkbride, 3rd. The Best Side of Bacon (smoked): C. Hoskings, VVaiuku, Ist prize. LOCAL INDUSTRIES. Manufactures and Produce, — Best Bakers' Bread made from locally-manufac-tured flour, not less than two loaves 21bs weight each: Albert Still well, Ist prize; J. McN and Co., 2nd: Thomas King, Ponsonby Road, 3rd. Best Home-made Loaf: C. A. Massey, Ist prize; Mrs. Stewart, Mount Albert, 2nd (plain); Mrs. J. Montgomery, Pitt-street, Ist prize ; M. Gallaher, Parnell, 2nd (seed). Best Home-made Scones : Miss E. Roose, Ist prize ; Miss J. McNight, 2nd; Laura Dunwoodie, 3rd. Best Homemade Pastry: Mrs. Jones, Ist prize; Mrs. Redgate, 2nd; Miss Paul, 3rd. Best Plum Cake: Janie Dunwoodie, Ist prize; C. A. Massey, 2nd. Best Pound Cake : Mrs. Mclndoe, Ist prize. Best Sponge Cake: Miss Massey, Ist prize; Mrs. VV. Knight, 2nd ; Miss Garvey, 3rd._ Best Seed Cake: Laura Dunwoodie, Ist prize ; Mrs. Mclndoe, 2nd; Miss Garvey, 3rd; Mrs. Redgate, highly commended. DOGS. Judges: Messrs. E. B. Kinloch, J. Alexander, and Henderson. Class stewards : Messrs. A. H. Grainger and \V. F. Buckland. Mastiffs : H. J. Rodgers' dog Colonel, 6 years, Ist prize ; C. T. Renshaw's dog Grip, 4 years, 2nd. St. Bernards : H. J. Rodgers' dog Nero, 24 years, Ist prize; G. R. drummer's dog Barney, 2nd. Newfoundlands (three entries) : VV. Nicholl's Don, 3 years, Ist prize. Greyhounds : J. B. Bull s bitch, 3 years, Ist prize; J. B. Bull's dog, 3 years, 2nd; P. Thomson's Nellie, 5 years, 3rd._ Retrievers, Curly or Wavy: Miss J. Girdler s dog, 4 years, Ist prize; Miss Neilson's doij Carlo, 2nd. Setters, English: F. _M. Burtt's bitch Juno, 2£ years, Ist prize; G. Loomb's dog, 1 year, 2nd. Setters, Irish (four entries): R. Garrett's Grouse, 3 years, Ist prize ; E. George's bitch, 2nd. Setters, Gordon : George Foreman's Fly, 5 years, Ist prize. Spaniels, under 3011), (three, entries): Clias. J. James' bitch Gip, 3 years,. Ist prize ; Miss J. Girdler's bitch, 2 years, 2nd. Spaniels, over 301b : W. Hitchcock's bitch Gip, 12 months, Ist prize; T. Bainbridge's dog, 2nd ; W. Hitchcock's dog Spring, 12 months, 3rd Daniel Arkell's Charley, 5 years, highly commended. Collies, Rough-coated (eight entries!: R. Garrett's, dog Dargo, Ist prize ; C. H. Canham's Rover,. 24 years, 2nd ; J. McNicol's dog Roy, 2years, 3rd; M. Brown's dog, 1 year, highly commended ; R. D. Stewart's dog, commended. Collies, Smooth-coated : T. Saul's dog Jerry,. 4A years, Ist prize ; H. Elliott's dog, 4 years, 2nd. Bull Dogs : G. Keith's bitch Sting, nine, months, Ist prize. Terriers, Bull: J. B. Malcolm's black and tan bitch Florrie, 2years, and. J. McClure's Don, 13 months, both Ist prizes. Terriers, Fox (five entries): T. Shewring's Daisy, 4A years, Ist prize ; T. Donovan's Jack, 2 years. 2nd ; T. Donovan's Venus, 2 years, 3rd; Win. Rosser's Joe, 4 years, very highly commended. Anv Other Variety of Terrier (three entries) : F. Falconer's Skye terrier Topsy, Ist prize. Any other variety not above mentioned : C. Beamish's Russian retriever Jeft, 6 years, Ist prize. POULTRY. Game.Judges : Messrs. E. B. Kinloch. and C. Bartlev. Class stewards : Messrs. A. H. Grainger and W. F. Buckland. Black or Brown-breasted Red Hen : J. Bouskill, 18 months. Ist prize; E. O'Rerke, two years, 2nd. Pile or Duckwing Cock, Wilson, two years, Ist prize. Cook, any other variety (threo entries): E. O'Rorke, black, threo years, Ist prize ; J. Massey, Indian, 2nd. Cochins. — Cock, any variety: W. F. Buckland, Partridge, Ist prize. Hen, any variety: W. F. Buckland, Partridge, Ist prize ; P. R. Syers, Partridge, 10 months, 2nd. Braiimas. — Cock, any variety (three entries) : W. F. Buckland, dark, Ist prize ; B. H. Clow, light, 7 months, 2nd. Hen, any variety : W. P. Buckland, dark, Ist prize; H. G. Garlick, light, IS months, 2nd ; B. H. Clow, light, 3rd. Plymouth Rocks.—Cock (four entries): Thos. Phillips' Champion, 1 year 2 weeks, Ist prize; J. Walker, 1 year, 2nd; J. Walker, 6 months, 3rd. Hen (four entries) : Thos. Phillips' Princess, 1 year 3 months, Ist prize ; Thos. Phillips' Queen Mab, 1 year 10 months, 2nd ; Thos. Phillips' Lady Dunlo, 1 year G months, 3rd. Spanish, Andalusian, and Minorcas. — Hen : J. Burke, Spanish, Ist prize. Hambukghs.Cock, any variety : F. A. White, silver spangled, 1 year, Ist prize; W. T. Woods, silver, 1 year, 2nd. Hen, any variety : F. A. White's silver spangled, 1 year, Ist prize. Poland. —Cock, any variety: F. A. White's golden spangled, 24 years, Ist prize; F. A. White's golden spangled, 14 years,2nd. Hen, any variety : F. A. White's golden spangled, li years, Ist prize; F. A. White's golden spangled, 24 years, 2nd. Houdans. — Cock, any variety: E. Glanville, Ist prize. Hen, any variety :E. Glanville, Ist prize. Leghorns.Cock, any variety : J. Burfoot, 2 years, Ist prize. Hen, any variety (five entries): E. Kelly, white, 18 months, Ist prize; E. Strong, 15 months, 2nd; J. Burfoot, 2 years, 3rd. Bantams.— Cock : P. R. Syeis, Ist prize; C. Waterman, 2nd. Game Hen P. R. Syers, Ist prize. Cock, any variety (four entries): J. Walker, Ist prize ;J. Walker, silver seabright, 2nd ; J. Walker, golden seabright, 3rd. Hen, any variety (four entries): J. Walker, golden seabright. Ist prize J. Walker, 2nd; J. Walker, silver seabright, 2rd.

- Selling Class. — Any variety (four entries) : W. F. Buckland, dark Brahinas, Ist prize; P. R. Syers, Partridge Cochin, cock and hen, 2nd. Ducks. — Any variety, except Pekin or Aylesbury: J. Hamlin, white Muscovies, 2 years, Ist prize. PIGEONS. Judge, Mr. J. J. Craig. Barbs : J. Walker, Ist and 2nd prizes. Jacobins: J. Walker, Ist, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. Nuns or Magpies : J. Walker, Ist, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. Fan tails : J. Walker, Ist, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. Kite Tumblers : J.Walker, Ist, 2nd, 3rd, and 4tli exhibit highly commended. Any other variety of tumblers : J. Walker, Ist, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. Baldheads or Beards; J. Walker, Ist and 2nd prizes. Trumpeters : J. Walker, Ist, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. There were four entries in each of these classes. CANARIES. Judge, Mr. C. Bartley. Norwich, clear yellow or buff: C. A. Fawcett, Ist prize. Norwich, ticked, marked, or variegated : C. A. Fawcett, Ist prize. Manchester, Coppie, or Yorkshire: C. A. Fawcett, Ist prize. Green : F. Shewring, Ist prize. Finch: C. A. Fawcett, Ist prize. Mr. H. N. Abbott was awarded first prize in the parrot section, for a Queensland Queen parrot, five years. HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITS. ALL-COMERS. The judges of the horticultural exhibits were Messrs. C. Wren, T. Bullen. and J. Allen. Stove and Greenhouse Plants in Pots. Best collection of Pot Plants, six varieties : J. R. Stych, Ist prize. Six Ferns, distinct: J. L. Stych, Ist prize. Cot .vers. — Twenty-four Roses, distinct varieties : W. E. Lippiatt, Ist prize ; C. Hesketh, 2nd. Eighteen Roses, distinct varieties (three entries): W. E. Lippiatt, Ist prize ; C. Hesketh, 2nd. Twelve Roses, distinct varieties (three entries): W. E. Lippiat, Ist prize; C. Hesketh, 2nd. Six Roses, distinct varieties (three entries): W. E. Lippiatt, Ist prize ; C. Hesketh, 2nd. One Rose, light variety (three entries): C. He»keth, Ist prize. One Rose, dark variety (three entries): W. E. Lippiatt, Ist prize. Chjimpion Rose in the Show : A specimen of the Centifolia Rosea variety, exhibited by W. E. Lippiatt. Six best Tea or Noisette Roses (three entries) : W. E. Lippiatt, Ist prize; C. Hesketh, 2nd. Six Carnations or Picotees : J. R. Stych, Ist prize. Twelve Pausies : D. and S. Brown, Ist prize ; C. A. Bruford, 2nd. Six Pansies (three entries): C. A. Bruford, Ist prize. Six Gladioli, single spikes (two entries): J. R. Stych, Ist prize. Six Verbenas, distinct varieties, three trusses each : W. Mclndoe, Ist prize; J. R. Stych, highly commended. Twelve Antirrhinums, distinct varieties, single spike : D. and S. Brown, Ist prize. Best collection Cut Flowers, twentyfour varieties, grown in the open air : C. S. McDonald, Ist prize J. R. Stych, 2nd, and highly commended. One hand Bouquet (five entries); Miss McDonald, Ist prize; S. Mclndoe, 2nd. One table Bouquet (six entries); J Mcludoe, Ist prize; Mrs. Bailey,

2nd. One Bridal Bouquet (four entries)! Miss McDonald, let prize; S. Mclndoe, 2nd. Six Button-hole Bouquets (four entries): Mrs. Bailey, Ist prize ; 0. A. Bruford, 2nd. Six Ladies' Sprays (three entries): C. A. Braford, Ist prize ; Miss McDonald, 2nd. Twelvo Pelargoniums, varieties: Mrs. Bailey, Ist prize. Twelve Aquilegias, varieties : C. A. Bruford, Ist prize. Twelve Dianthus, varieties (two entries): C. A. Bruford, Ist prize. Six trusses Rhododendrons : C. S. McDonald, 2nd prize. Fruits.—'Twelve Lemons, foliage attached (two entries): J. Mclndoe, Ist prize. Fifty Loquats, foliage attached : Mrs. Bailey. VEGETABLES.—Six stalks Rhubarb: W. Knight, Ist prize. Two Cauliflowers (two entries): J. Mclndoe, Ist prize. Two Cabbages :W. Knight, Ist prize. Four Lettuce (two entries): E. Fuller, Ist prize. Six Turnips (two entries): W. Knight. Ist prii. j. Fifty pods Broad Beans: W. Knight, Ist prize. Fiftv pods French Beans : VV. Knight, Ist prize. Fifty pods Peas, one variety (three entries) :E. Fuller, Ist prize. Twelve Potatoes, other than Kidney: W. Knight, Ist prize. Potatoes, Kidney : J. Mclndoe, Ist prize. Best collection of Potatoes: W. Knight, Ist prize. Best collection of Vegetables. twelve distinct varieties : W. Knight, Ist prize. Twelve Tomatoes (two entries): J. Irayes, Ist prize.

AMATEURS. Stove and Greenhouse Plants in Pots. Three distinct, not less than one in bloom : J. R. Stych, Ist prize. One single specimen (two entries): J. R. Stych, Ist prize. Threes fine Foliage Plants : J. R. Stych, Ist prize. Three Ferns or Lycopods : J. R. Stych, Ist prize. One Specimen Fern or Lycopod: J. R. Stych, Ist prize. I ut Flowers,— Roses, distinct varieties : A. E. Dewes, Ist prize; J. Girdler, 2nd. Six Roses, distinct varieties (four entries) : A. E. Dewes, Ist prize C. W. Sanders, 2nd. Six Carnations or Picotees (three entries): E. Crawford, Ist prize; J. R. Stych, highly commended. Six Pansies (four entries) : J. R. Stych, Ist prize. Six Gladioli, aiuale spikes: J. R. Stych, Ist prize. Six Verbenas, distinct, three trusses each :J. R. Stych, Ist prize. Antirrhinums, distinct, single spikes : L. A. Crawford, Ist prize; 1). and J. Brown, highly commended. Pelargoniums, distinct varieties, single or double, _ three trusses each : J. R. Stych, Ist prize ; C. C. Fleming, 2nd, Collection of Cut Flowers, twelve distinct varieties (five entries): D. and J. Brown, Ist prize: J. R. Stych, 2nd; Mrs. Chappell, highly commended. Two P;eonice: J. R. Stvcli, Ist prize. Fruits. — Six Lemons, foliage attached (three. entries) : E. Full r, Ist prize. Twentyfive Loquats : A. H. Grainger, Ist prize. Vegetables. — Twenty-five pods Broad Beans :C. Bartley, Ist prize. .Thirty poda Peas, one variety : E. Fuller, Ist prize. Four Lettuce : E. Fuller, Ist prize. COTTAGERS. Stove and Greenhouse Plants _in pots.—One specimen : J. Scarrott, Ist prize. One specimen Fern or ' ycopod (two entries) : A. E. Stych, Ist prize. Hanging Basket (two entries) •- J. Scarrott, Ist prize. Cut Flowers. — Twelve roses, distinct varieties: Mrs. Chappell, Ist prize. Six Roses, distinct varieties : Mrs. Chappell, Ist prize. Six Carnations or Picotees: Mrs. Chappell, Ist prize. Six Verbenas, distinct: three trusses each : Mrs. Chappell, Ist prize. Collection Cut Flowers, own foliage, twelve distinct varieties: Mrs. Chappell, Ist prize; J. Scarrott, 2nd.