WAIPU AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8529, 1 April 1891, Page 3

WAIPU AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

The Waipu Agricultural and Pastoral Association held their fifth annual Show on Wednesday, March 25. The. live stock were exhibited in the Caledonian Park, and the farm and garden produce, fancy work, etc., were displayed in the library hall, which ad- ; joins the Park ground. A greater number of exhibits were sent in. than any previous year, and the quality was also in many cases superior. ' A large number of visitors from the neighbouring districts attended the Show, and during their sojourn in the place strained the accommodation of the lodginghouses beyond their normal limits. The judges in various classes were : —Messrs. ! Ellingham, Harrison, and Home, for bread, preserves, and dairy produce Messrs. Knaggs and Weaver, for farm and garden produce; Mesdames Munro and . Carruth, for fancy work; Messrs. 'Hawkins and Elliott for horses ; sheep and cattle, Messrs. Carter and Haunter. A very successful concert was given in the Library Hall in the evening in aid of the society's' funds. The following ladies and gentlemen rendered the various items in pleasing style :Miss C. McLean, Mesdames M. Stewart, Harrison, and A. McGregor, Messrs. Sloane and W. Hay Chapman. The concert was presided over by Mr. R. Thompson, M.H.R., and during the evening appropriate speeches were made by the following gentlemen : — Messrs. Elliott, Harrison, lllingham, and McKenzie. Subjoined is the prize list :—

Horses.—Blood Stock : Beat entire, three years old and upwards, E. Dibble's Blacklock, 2nd. Brood mare, any age, C. W. Davis, Ist; John McLean's Care, Ist. Filly or gelding, T. Stone, Ist; John McLean's bay gelding, 2nd. Draught stock : Entire, J. Brown, 2nd. Brood mare, Rintoul Bros., Ist ; A. Hood, 2nd. Pair of horses, mares or geldings, suitable for agricultural purposes, Rintoul Bros, Ist; 11. Stokes, 2nd. Filly, one year old, J. M. McKay, Ist. Light harness horse, mare or gelding, D. F. McKay, Ist; Chas. Lang, 2nd. Horse, suitable for agricultural purposes, Rintoul Bros., Ist; Rintoul Bros., 2nd. Roadsters : Mare or gelding, 12st, G. McKenzie, Ist; Constable Abrams, 2nd. , Mare or gelding, lOst, R.Ross, Ist; M. Davis, 2nd. Ladies' hack, mare ,or gelding, Dickey; Ist; John McLean, 2nd. Pony, mare or gelding, 14 hands or under, D. Bmnar, Ist; Mr. Green, 2nd. Half-breeds, suitable for Indian market : Mare in foal or foal at foot,' John Morrison, Ist; A. P. Campbell, 2nd. Filly or gelding, two years old, J. McLean, Ist; D. McKenzie, 2nd. Colt or filly, one year old, J. McLean. Foals, D. F. McKay, Ist; A. P. Campbell, 2nd. Cattle.—Shorthorns : Bull, any age, T. Stone, Ist; J. McLean, 2nd. Cow, any age, J. McLean; M. McDonald, 2nd. Heifer, two years old and under three, A. J. Finlayson, 2nd. Devons : Cow, any age, J. McLean, Ist. Heifer, two years old and under three, A. J. Finlayson, 2nd. Grade Cattle : Cow in calf or milk, W. McDonald, Ist; M. McDonald, 2nd. Heifer, two years old and under three, E. Russel, Ist; N. McDonald, 2nd. Bull, Angus McKay, Ist. Fit Cattle : Ox, J. McLean, 2nd. Cow, P. McKay, Ist; J. McLean, 2nd. Pair of working bullocks, J. J. Sutherland, Ist; J. Morrison, 2nd. Sheep.—Lincolns : Ram, any age, W. J. Connell, Ist; J. McLean, 2nd. Ewe, any age, C. Lang, Ist; M. McLean, 2nd. Pen of three ewe lambs, C. Lang, Ist; C. Lang, 2nd. Ram lamb, J. McLean, Ist. Leicesters ; Pen of three ewes, J. McLean, Ist. Longwools : Pen of three ewes, D. McLean, Ist; J. McLean, 2nd. Pen of three ewe lambs, J. McLean, Ist ; D. McLean, 2nd. Merinos : Pen of three ewes, any age, J. McLean, Ist. Fat sheep : Pen of three fat wethers, D. McLean, Ist; M, McLean, 2nd. Pen of three fat ewes, D. McLean, Ist; D. McLean, 2nd.

Pigs.— under twelve months, Angus J. McKay, Ist. Dogs.—Cattle dog, C. Dibble, Ist; C. McKay, 2nd. Sheep dog, 0. Lang, Ist; J. McLean, 2nd. Pointer, N. J. Campbell, Ist. Setter, J. M. McLean, Ist.

Poultry.— Brahman cock and hen, P. McKay, Ist. Bantam cock and hen, Miss B. McMillan, Ist. Drake and duck, W. Hart, Ist. Guinea pig, W. Hart, Ist. Dairy Produce.— or box of salt butter, 401bs, John M. McKay, Ist; R. Campbell, 2nd. Fresh butter, in rolls or pats, Mrs. J. McLean, Ist.; Mrs. R. McGregor, 2nd. Fancy butter, B. McMillan, Ist; A. M. Fraser, 2nd. Cheese, this season's, Miss M. McMillan, Ist. Bread.— not less than 21b, Miss E. McKenzie, Ist; Mrs. N. McDonald, 2nd. Loaf, brown bread, Miss N. McGregor, Ist; Mrs. It. McGregor, 2nd. Corn cake, Mrs. J. McKenzie, Ist; Mrs. N. McDonald, 2nd. Oatmeal bread, Mrs. Allison, Ist; Mrs. ill, 2nd. Currant cake, Miss Jessie Allison, Ist; Miss M. McMillan, 2nd. Sponge cake, Miss L. Campbell, Ist; Mrs. N. H. Campbell, 2nd. Scones, Mrs. D. McKay, Ist; Mrs. Stevens, 2nd. Jam sandwiches, Miss L. Campbell, Ist; Miss Allison, 2nd. Sponge roll, Mrs. Alayall, Ist; Mrs. K. McDonald, 2nd. Shortbread, Miss J. McKeuzie, Ist. Puff paste, tarts, airs. K. McDonald, Ist. PRESERVES (Jams).—Peach jam, Mrs. J. McKenzie, Ist. Quince jam, Miss C. McLennan, Ist. Tomato jam, Mrs. M. W. McKeuzie, Ist. Strawberry jam, Mrs. A. J. Finlayson, Ist; Miss M. McMillan, 2nd. Gooseberry jam, Miss Emma McLean, Ist; Miss M. Eraser, 2nd. Collection of-jams, Miss M. Eraser, Ist; Miss J. McKeuzie, 2nd. Grape jelly, Miss M. McGregor, Ist; Miss J. McKenzie, 2nd. Lemon jelly, Mrs. Stevens, Ist. Orange jelly, Mrs. Stevens, Ist. Poach jelly, Miss M. Fraser, Ist. Apple jelly, Mrs. J. Brook, 2nd. Quince Jelly, Mrs. W. Griffin, Ist. Strained honey, Mrs. N. 11. Campbell, Ist. Tomato sauce, Mrs. Stevens, Ist; Mrs. J. McKenzie, 2nd. Honey in comb, J. Brook, Ist and 2nd. Farm and Garden Produce.—Apples, dessert, \V. Carter, Ist; M. McDonald, 2nd. Apples, cooking, G. McGregor, Ist; Mrs. Wallace, 2nd. Collection of apples, W. Griffin, Ist; J. McLean, 2nd. Peaches, Mi's. Mayall, Ist. Pears, J. M. McKay, Ist. Quinces, Miss .T. McKenzie, Ist; J. McLean, 2nd. Lemons, Miss Green, Ist. Figs, J. J. McKay, Ist. Grapes, G. McKay, Ist. Tomatoes, K. McDonald, Ist; J. O. McLean, 2nd. Sheaf wheat, D. Eraser, Ist; J. McLean, 2nd. Sheaf oats, P. MsKay, Ist; J. D. McLean, 2nd.. Sheaf oats, dun, W. McDonald, Ist ; J. D. McLean, 2nd. Six cobs maizn, N. McKenzie, Ist; J. D. McLean, 2nd. Oaten chaff. A. J. McKay, Ist; Greg. McGregor, 2nd. Cocksfoot, 101b, Kintoul Brothers, Ist; A. Finlayson, 2nd, Ryegrass, H. Tailor, Ist. Beans, J. J. McKay, Ist. Hops, A. Stokes, Ist. Onions, K. McDonald, Ist; J. J. McKay, 2nd. Turnips, C. itussel, Ist; 11. Stokes, 2nd. Mangolds, J. J. McKay, Ist ; 11. Stokes, 2nd. Cucumbers, Itintoul Brothers, Ist ; A. M. Eraser, 2nd. Carrots, Const. Abrams, Ist. Parsnips, Const. Abrams, Ist. Kumeras, Hunter, Ist ; I). Fraser, 2nd. Kumeras, white, P. McKay, Ist. Broom corn, W. McKenzie, Ist. Potatoes, white, M. W. McKenzie, Ist; J. McLean, 2nd. Potatoes, Hobartown, A. Campbell, Ist ;K. lucDonald, 2nd. Rock melons, M... C. McDonald, Ist; N. McKenzie, 2nd. Water melons, J. D. McLean, Ist; J. D. McLean, 2nd. Pie melons, K. McDonald, Ist ; Captain J. McKenzie, 2nd. Pumpkins, Hemmings, Ist ; D. N. McMillan, 2nd. Six cobs maize, red, D. N. McMillan, Ist; D. McLeod, 2nd. Rhubarb, Miss B. McMillan, Ist; W. McDonald, 2nd. Miscellaneous.—Fruit basket, J. J. McKay, Ist. Egg basket, J. J. McKay, Ist. Stockwhip and handle, Green, Ist. Axe-handlt», tea-tree, A. J. McKay, Ist and 2nd. Workbox, A. J. Finlayson, Ist. Kauri gum ornaments, R. Campbell, Ist. Inkstand, kauri gum, Webber, Ist. Highland bagpipes, R. Campbell, Ist. Practice chanter, R. Campbell, 2nd. Bagpipe chanter, R. Campbell, 2nd. Picture frame, oil painting, Mrs. Montaine, Ist. Oil painting, J. Henry, 2nd. Drawing, freehand, for school children, R. McKay, Ist; M. Sutherland, 2nd. Drawing scale for school children, Miss Mary McLeod, Ist; Miss S. Finlayson, 2nd. Fane? woodwork frame, Frank Manning, Ist. Fancy Work.— cosy, Miss L. Simpson, Ist; Miss Stone, 2nd. Bracket, crewel worked, Mrs. A. J. Finlayson, Ist; Mrs. D. McDonald, 2nd. Bracket, crochet worked, Miss M. McKay, Ist; Miss C. McKenzie, 2nd. Macrame bracket, Miss E. McLennan, Ist; Miss L. Simpson, 2nd. Smoking cap, Miss K. McLeod, Ist. Pair worked slipper vamps, Miss D. McDonald, Ist; Miss M. Bullius, 2nd. Pair worked slipper vamps, Miss Kelly, Ist. Crochet antimacassar, Mrs. A. J. McKay, 2nd. Pair men's knitted woollen socks, Mrs. J. McLean, Ist; Mrs. Fleet, 2nd. Pair men's knitted woollen socks, home spun, Miss C. McLennan, Ist; Miss J. McLean, 2nd. Fancy knitted socles, Mrs. Gill, Ist; Mrs. Palnior, 2nd. Tartan stockings, Mrs. Gill, Ist and 2nd. Men's knitted woollen gloves, Miss L. Gill, Ist. Tam-o'-Shanter caps, Miss T. McKenzie,. Ist. Child's embroidered frock, Mr. N. Finlayson, Ist; Miss J. McKenzie, 2nd. Child's pelisse and capo, Mr. D. McDonald, Ist. Got-up white shirt, Mr. It. Campbell, Ist; Mrs. M. McDonald, 2nd. White shirt, hand made, Mrs. A. J. McKay, Ist; Miss A. M. McLeod, 2nd. Working shirt, Sirs. R. Campbell, Ist ; Miss K. McLean, 2nd. Boys' suit, hand made, Mrs. N. McDonald, Ist. Ladies' afternoon apron, Miss E. Siuison, Ist; Miss M. Bullin, 2nd. Sofa cushion, Miss L. Simson, Ist; Miss A. McKenzie, 2nd. Mantel drape, Mrs. K. McDonald, Ist; Miss E. Simsou, 2nd. Sampler work, Mrs. N. Finlayson, Ist. Hank homespun wool, Mrs. Alison, Ist ; Mrs. D. McGregor, 2nd. Collection homespun wool, Mrs. Fleet, 2nd; Mrs. R. Campbell, 2nd. Watch pockets, Mrs. Brook, Ist; Miss A. McKenzie, 2nd. Crazy cushion, Miss Annie McKenzie, Ist; Miss E. Simson, 2nd. Nightdress case, Miss A. McKenzie, Ist Miss M. McKay, 2nd. Infant's petticoat, ■ Miss N. Abrams, Ist; Mrs. Brook, 2nd. Pair netted curtains, Miss C. McLennan, Ist. Gipsy table cover, Miss A. McDonald, Ist; Indian embroidery, Mrs. K. McDonaid, Ist. One yard crochet, Miss M. Eraser, Ist. Table cover, Mrs. Palmer, Ist. Knitted petticoat, Mrs. N. J. Campbell, Ist; Mrs. Palmer, 2nd. Pincushion, Mrs. Palmer, Ist. White lace cuffs, Mrs. Stevens, Ist. Child's coat, Mrs. Palmer, Ist; Miss L. McLean, 2nd. Look-ing-glass cover, Miss E. Allison, Ist. Crochet patterns. Miss A. Campbell, Ist. Patchwork quilt, Mrs. A. J. McKay, Ist; Mrs. Stevens, 2nd. Hearth rug, Mrs. Stevens, Ist. Morning apron, Mrs. D. McDonald, Ist. Lily mats, Mrs. Palmer, Ist. Pillowcases, Mrs. A. J. McKay, Ist. Table bouquet, Miss M. Fraser, Ist. Mrs. McAulay, 2nd. Hand bouquet, Miss B. McKenzie, Ist. Pot plants, fern, N. J. Campbell, 2nd. Pot plants, cactus, Mr. J. Brook, Ist. • SPORTS.— Tilting in the Ring: C. McKay, 12 rings, Ist: Jolin McLean, 10 rings, 2nd. Jumping Match, five entries: The prize money was divided between Mr. A. McKay, owner of Savage, and Mr. Davis, owner of Sir Guy. Best Ladies' Hack : Mr. Davis Venus, Ist; Mr. McLean's Nell, 2nd. Walking Match : The first horse past the winning post was Mr. A. McKay's Ladybird, the.second horse being Mr. W. Allison's Bess, but a protest was entered against these two as having ambled most of the time. The protest was sustained, and the first prize was awarded to the third horse, Mr. J. J. Finlayson's Chauter, this • horse having walked fairly all the way round the course. : For the best lady rider two first prizes were awarded, one to Miss Wintle and one to Miss C. McLean.

—[Own Correspondent.]