OKAIHAU AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8533, 6 April 1891, Page 3

OKAIHAU AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

The show of the Bay Islands Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held in the hall of this district on the 11th ult., the weather proving all that could be desired. We must acknowledge that, with the growing importance and magnitude of this show, other arrangements than those of the past must be made in order to relieve the working officers of the burden and anxiety they are called upon to bear on the day of the show. There was ample evidence that more workers were needed. However, we may Bay that altogether the undertaking was a success in every way. The number of entries were 597. The classes comprised horses, cattle, sheep, poultry, dairy, bread, etc.; fruit, garden produce, preserves, etc. ; flowers, needlework, arts, and handiwork, and the entries were fairly divided among them. The hall was far too small for the show, and the judges and stewards must have found the greatest difficulty in doing their duty in some of the departments. The people began to gather early, and the proceedings were considerably enlivened by the Hokianga Brass Band, under Bandmaster Klieber. The tedium of the day was considered by the committee, for people cannot be looking for hours at the exhibits without wearying, so sports of various kinds were arranged. The judges were Messrs. Morton, Weaver, Parker, Thomas, Press, G. Tolerton, Vaughan, Goodhue, Rev. Walsh, Captain Burleigh, Spencer, and Mrs. Kirkpatriek, The stewards: Misses Slator, Keaiiey. Nicholson, Messrs. Steel, C. Tolerton, J. B. Clarke, Newton, Ludbrook, D. | McKenzie, J. McKenzie, J. Mackereth, H. Smith, A. Anderson, and Michie. The committee desire to thank most heartily these helpers for their services. Should I have left; any names oat, I beg the persons to accept the thanks as if they had been mentioned. The-sports wore entrusted to Messrs. Goffe, YVells, and Michie, who fulfilled their duties well. The following were the awards :— Horses.—Best Mare or Gelding : Ist, Mr. C. Tolerton; 2nd, Mr. W. Atkinson. Filly or Gelding, 3 years: Ist, Mr. C. Tolerton. Best Pair Trap Horses : Ist, Mr. Patterson. Best Buggy Horse : Ist, Mr. W. Golfe. > Best Weight-carrying Hack : Ist, Mr. J. Michie. Best Light Hack : Ist, Mr. T. S. Williams; 2nd, Mr. T. King. Lady's Hack : Ist, Mr. W. Atkinson ; 2nd, Miss McLean. Pony : Ist, Mr. Patterson; 2nd, Mr. Steele. Brokenin Hack : Ist, Mr. J. Spratt. High Jumper : Ist, Mr. Kingstone: 2nd, Mr. Kingstone. Four-year-old Draught: Ist, J. Michie; 2nd, Mr. D. Anderson. Cattle. —Bull: Ist, Mr. T. Dixon ; 2nd, J. McKenzie. Lambs : Ist, Mr. J. McKenzie. Poultry. — Pair Brahmas: Ist, E. Richards. Pair any other breed: Ist, Mr. C. Lewis. Dairy Produce.Best Pound of Butter bought in.trade: Ist, Mr. J. Michie. Salt Butter in brine : Ist, Mr. T. Dixon ; 2nd, D. McKenzie. Salt Butter in dry salt: Ist, Mr. J. Michie; 2nd, Mr. T. Dixon; highly commended, Mrs. Slator. Fresh Butter: Ist, Mr. J. Michie; 2nd, Mr. Fraser ; highly commended, Mrs. Slator. Cheese : Ist, Mr. R. Blundell; 2nd, Mr. R. Blundell; highly commended, Mr. J.. Michie. Potted Meat: m t, Mrs. White; 2nd, Mrs. Richards. Bread. —Best Loaf White Bread, (stove): Ist, Mrs. J. Michie; 2nd, Mrs. L. Williams; highly commended; Mrs. Dixon and Miss Kettlewell. Loaf (camp oven): Ist, Mrs. J McKenzie; 2nd, Mrs. Gower; highly commended, Mrs. Whitworth and Mrs. Lewis. Loaf of Whole Meal: Ist, Mrs. J. Michie; 2nd, Miss Graham; {highly commended, Mrs. D. McKenzie. Loaf of White Bread, locally ground : Ist, Miss McKenzie; 2nd, Mrs. J. McKenzie. Loaf of Whole Meal, locally frown and ground : Ist, Miss McKenzie ; 2nd Irs. J. McKenzie. Six Scones : Ist, Miss McKenzie; 2nd, Mrs. Slator; highly commended, Mrs. D. McKenzie. Oat Cake : Ist, Mrs. J, McKenzie. Corn Cake : Ist, Mrs. J. Michie. Sponge: Ist, Mrs. _J. Sturge. Currant Cake: Ist, Mrs. J. Michie; 2nd, Mrs. L. Williams. Fruit.—Best four Dessert Apples : Ist, Mrs. J. McKenzie; 2nd, Mrs. Gower. Four Cooking Apples: Ist, Mr. D. Eynon; 2nd, Mr. White; highly commended, Mr. D. Eynon. Four Keeping Apples: Ist, Mr. | Gower; 2nd, Mr. J. McKenzie. Three i Varieties of Dessert Apples : Ist, Mr. R. [ Blundell; 2nd, Mr. J. McKenzie. Three Varieties of Cooking Apples: Ist, Mr. R. Blundell. Three varieties of Keeping Apples: Ist, Mr. S. Holt; 2nd, Mr. J. McKenzie. Six Varieties of Dessert Apples : Ist, Mr. R. Blundell. Six Varieties of Cooking Apples: Ist, Mr. R. Blundell. Collection of Apples : Ist, Mr. R. Blundell; 2nd, Mr. S. Holt. Four Cooking Pears: 2nd, Mr. White. Four- Quinces: Ist, J. B. Clarke; 2nd, Mr. White. Twelve Light Plums : Ist, Mr. White; 2nd, Mr. White. Sixi Tomatoes : Ist, Mr. H. Wright. Col. Tomatoes: Ist, Mrs. Anderson. Four Passion Fruit: Ist,. Mr. Atkinson; 2nd, E. Richards. Four Ohinemuris : Ist, Mr. Holt; 2nd, Mr. D. Eynon. Four Reinette du Canada : Ist, Mr. White; 2nd, Mr. Gower. our Stone Pippin : Ist, Mr. R. Blundell; 2nd, Mr. S. Holt. Four Prince Bismarck : Ist, Mr. White 2nd, Mr. D. Eynon. Four Ribstone Pippins : Ist, Mr. D. Eynon; 2nd, R. Blundell. Four Cox's Orange Pippin : Ist, Mr. R. Blundell. Peach Jam: Ist, Miss S. 11. Clarke; 2nd, Mrs. Gower. Apple Jam : 2nd, Miss S. H. Clarke. Quince Jam: Ist, Mrs. Crawford: 2nd, Mrs. White. Peaches, Preserved : 2nd, Miss A. Clarke. Dried Apples : Ist. Mr. Gower; 2nd, Mr J. W. Graham. Apple Jelly : 2nd prizes, Mrs. D. McKenzie and Mrs. Fraser. Quince Jelly : Ist, Mrs. Fraser. Orange Marmalade : Ist, Mrs. McGechie ; 2nd, Miss Atkinson. Apple Sauce: 2nd, Mrs. Fraser. Quince Pickle: Highly commended, Mrs. White. Blackberry Jam: Ist, Mr. W. C. Kemp. Pickles : Ist, Mrs. Danger; 2nd, Miss A. C. Clarke. Tomato Sauce : Ist, Miss McLean ; 2nd, Mrs. Michie. Fruit in Vinegar : Ist, Mrs Dangen ; highly commended, Mrs. Dangen and Mrs. White. Field and Garden Poducer; . — Six Potatoes : Ist, Mr. D. Anderson 2nd, Mr. A. Nicholson. Collection of Potatoes : Ist, Mr. A. Nicholson; 2nd, Mr. C. Lewis. Pumpkins : Ist, Mr. C. Wells; 2nd, Mr. L. Williams. Watermelon : Ist, Mr. C. Lewis; 2nd, Mr. J. W. Graham. Rockmelon : Ist, Mrs. Allen; 2nd, Mrs. Allen. Citron Melon : Ist, Mrs. Allen: 2nd, Mrs. Allen. Collection of Marrows Ist, E. Richards; 2nd, Mrs. Mackereth. Marrow: Ist, Miss Hutton; 2nd, Mr. L. Williams. Cucumber: Ist, E. Richards; 2nd, E. Richards. Carrots : Ist, Mr. Waugh. Beets : Ist, Mr. J. W. Graham. Potato Onions: Ist, Mr. Sanders ; 2nd, Mr. Spratt. Seed Onions: Ist, Mr. Bindon; 2nd, Mr. G. Donaldson. Field Turnips: Ist, Hon. H. Williams. Table Turnips: Highly commended, Mr. J. Michie. Kumeras : Ist, Mr. Mackereth; 2nd, Mr. C. Wells. Mangolds : Ist, Mr. C. Wells. Parsnips: Ist, Mr. J. Bindou; 2nd, Mr. Waugh. Rhubarb: Ist, Mr. W. Atkinson; 2nd, Mr. Go wet. Runner Beans: Ist, Mr. Waugh; highly commended, Mrs. Hargreaves. Haricot Beans: Highly commended, Mr. Waugh. Branch Hops : Ist, Mr. Gower; 2nd, Mr. C. Wells. Collection of Season's Herbs: Ist, Mrs. Hargreaves; 2nd, Mr. C. Wells, Peck Horse Beans: Ist, Mr. Gower. Pressed Hops : Ist, Mr. C. Wells. Summer Wheat: Highly commended, Mr. J. McKenzie. Oats : Ist, Mr. J. B. Clarke; 2nd, Mr. J. McKenzie. Six Cobs Maize: Ist, Mr. Mackereth; '2nd, Mr. Wells. Cocksfoot Seed: Ist, Mr. J. McKenzie; 2nd, Mr. C Wells. Sample Broom Corn: Ist, Mr. J. Mackereth. Stalk Maize: Ist, Mr. G. Donaldson. Bag Chaff: Ist, Mr. J. B. Clarke; 2nd, Mr. J. B. Clarke. Collection Farm Produce : Ist, Mr. McKenzie; 2nd, Mr. Gower. Best Table Bouquet: Ist, Mrs. J. McKenzie. Col. Dahlias: Ist, Hon. H. Williams. Col. Verbenas: Ist, Hon. H. Williams; highly commended, Mrs. D. McKenzie. Col. ransies : Ist, E. Richards ; highly commended, Miss Richards. Col. Balsams: Ist, E. Richards; highly commended, Mrs. Richards. Buttonhole Sunflower : Highly commended, Hon. _ H. Williams. Nucca: Ist, Hon. H. Williams. Salvias: Highly commended, Hon. H. Williams.. Ladies' Work. —Crevyel Work TeaCosey : Highly commended, Miss F. Neil. Crewel Bracket: Ist, Mr. D. McKenzie ; 2nd, Miss E. Lewis. Lady's Dress : Ist, Mrs. Howie. Lady's Hand Apron: Ist, • Mrs. A. Blundell; 2nd, Miss Clarke. Antimacassar, Knitted: Ist, Miss M. Graham. Shawl, Crochet: Ist, Mrs. Wright; 2nd, Mrs. Sturge. Knitted Socks: Ist, Mrs. Nicholson; 2nd, Mrs. Lewis. Gloves : Ist, Mrs. White; highly commended, Mrs. Lewis. Petticoat, Knitted : Ist, Mrs. Brooke. Darned Socks: Ist, Mrs. Brooke. Tam-o-Shanter Cap : Ist, Mrs. White ; 2nd, Mrs. D. McKenzie. Gent's Nightdress : 2nd, Mrs. W. S. King. Lady's Nightdress: Ist, Mrs. Chappel; 2nd, Mrs. Chappel. - Got up Shirt: Ist, Mrs. Donaldson. Plain Shirt: Highly commended, Miss S. H. Clarke. Sofa Cushion: Ist, Mrs. D. McKenzie. Patchwork Quilt: Ist, Mrs. Sturge. Watch Pockets: Ist, Mrs. D. McKenzie ; 2nd, Mrs. Brooke. Arasene Bracket: Ist, Miss E. Lewis ; highly commended, Miss Mountain. Child's Petticoat: Ist, Mrs. Brooke. Baby's Booties : Ist, Mrs. D. McKenzie; 2nd, Mrs. D. McKenzie. Rag Hearthrug: Ist, Mrs. Anderson. Patched Trousers : Ist, Mrs. White. Lady's Set ; Underlinen: 2nd, Mrs. Richards. Crochet: Ist, Miss Davis; 2nd, Mrs. D. McKenzie. Pillow Slip :" Ist, Mrs. White ; 2nd, Mrs. White. Nightdress Sachet: Ist, Mrs. J. McKenzie; 2nd, Mrs. McGechie. Dressed Doll Ist, Miss R. Richards. Pin-

cushions Ist, Miss KettlewelL Set Doll's Clothes : Ist, Missß. Richards 2nd, Miss J. Fraser. Boy's Shirt: 2nd, Miss E. Anderson. Boy's Socks: Ist, Miss E. Anderson; 2nd, Miss E. Anderson. Sample of Sewings.lst, Miss R. Richards. Ironing: Ist, Miss A. White. Loaf Bread: Ist, Miss J. McKenzie. Afternoon Apron : Highly commended, Miss J. Milner. Pillow Slip : Ist, Miss E. Anderson : 2nd, Miss R. Richards. Antimacassar: Highly commended. Miss E. Anderson. Sampler : Ist, Miss E. Anderson; 2nd, Miss A. White. Dressed Doll: Ist, Miss E. Anderson ; 2nd, Miss Alexander. Hemmed Glass Cloth: Ist, Miss V. Richards; highly commended, Miss V. Richards. Set of Underlinen : Ist, Miss E. Anderson. Yard Crochet: Ist, Miss E. Roberts. Art, Etc.freehand Drawing: Ist,' Miss «T. McKenzie; 2nd, Master S. Williams. Geometrical Designs: Ist, Master E. Richards. Mended Trousers : Ist, Master P. Richards. Best-made Axe-handle : Ist, Rev. P. Walsh; 2nd, Mr. S. Harrison. Basketware ot New Zealand Wood: Ist, Mr. J. McKenzie. Collection of New Zealand

Wood: Ist, Mr. j. W. Graham. • Dressed Shingles: Ist, Mr. C. Wells andC. Tolerton. Three Native Kits : Ist, Henare Makatu; 2nd, Selwyn.

The donors to the show were—Mr. L. Williams, £2 ; Mrs. Sealy.l 10s ; Mrs. Burleigh, tea set; Mr. A. H. Nathan, value 15s ; Messrs. Garlick and Cranwell, value £1 Is; Rev. Walsh, 10s ; Messrs. Hunter and Nolan, £1 Is ; Messrs. Sharland and Co., collection of useful articles; Messrs. E. Porter and Co., teapot; Messrs. Wildman and Lyell, value 10s; Mr. Goodson, mincer ; Messrs. Kempfchorne, Prosser, &Co., superphosphate ; Mr. J. Wiseman, bridle; Mr. Salt,bridle ; Wilsons andHorton, one year's subscription to Weekly News ; Hon. H. Williams, £1; Smith and Caughey, two dozen yards calico; Archdeacon Clarke> £1; Messrs. Atkinson, King, and Wells, £1 108; Miss A. McLean, writing case; Mr. R. Spencer, 10s; Mr. J. Williams, £1; Mr. F. G. Dickeson, value £1 ss; Mr. L. W. McGlashan, value £1 10s; Mr. H. E. Sharpe, 50 apple trees; Mr. J. Hudson, £1; Messrs. Cuthbertson and Morten, value £1 ss; Mr. J. Gallagher, £1 Is ; Messrs. Macky, Logan, Steen, and Co., one pair boots; Mr. Buckland, £1 Is ; Mr. W. Bridgeman, value 10s 6d ; Mr. Steele, Committee, £1 7s 6d ; Mr. Jones, bridle Mr. Houston, £1 Is; Mr. S. Williams, 10s 6d. The above are kindly requested to accept the thanks of the society. The sports would take up too much space, seeing that we are trespassing even now, as also would more than a passing notice that the evening was taken up with a new drama, " Euchred," and a lighter afterpiece by the local dramatic club.[A Cop respondent.]