OPOTIKI AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10083, 19 March 1896, Page 3

OPOTIKI AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW.

The fifth annual show in connection with the above took place on the 7th March. The weather was favourable, and the attendance somewhat same as previous year, and included visitors from Whakatane, To Puke, Tauranga, Thames, and Auckland. The show on the whole was a success, especially when taking into consideration the prolonged drought, and its effects both in reference to cattle and sheep produce, the number of exhibits in these classes have suffered in consequence. There was a noteworthy increase in the ladies' exhibits this year, which, of course, added much to the interests of the show. The Opotiki Brass Band was on the ground and enlivened the proceedings with music. The committee, from president to secretary, worked hard to make the show a success, and though much more might have been exhibited they must feel gratified at the result. Subjoined is

THE PRIZE LIST. Horses—Judges, Messrs, Jas. Walters and Aitchison; stewards, Messrs. Jas. Butler and J. H. Reid. Entire for getting hacks, 4 entries J. Kelly's Richmond 1. Foal by Forest King, 2 entries: Win. Howell 1. Foal by Coolgardie, 1 entry: John Gordon 1. Blood stock—Entire, 1 entry J. Kelly's Richmond 1. Broodmare with foal at foot, 4 entries: N. Moody 1. Mare, 6 entries : S. Moody 1. Two-year-old colt or filly, G entries: H. Warrington 1. Yearling, 4 entries: C. O'Reilly 1. Draught stock—Entire, 3 entries : D, Davies' Marquis 1. Brood mare, with foal at foot, 3 entries : 8. Moody 1. Mare or gelding, 4 entries: Arthur Parkinson 1. Two-year-old colt or filly, 5 entries J. Appleton 1. Yearling, 3 entries: D. Mills 1. Pur heavy draughts, 2 entries: Arthur Parkinson 1. Pair light draughts, 4 entries : S. Moody 1. A protest was entered in this latter class, and is to be inquired into at meeting of committee. Foal by Lord Derby, 3 entries: J. Gordon, 1. Foal by Wallace, 3 entries: J. Appleton 1. Best foal on ground, 3 entries: J. Appleton 1. Trap horses—Pair buggy horses, 3 entries : Abbot and White 1. Buggy mare or gelding, 7 entries: Captain Wintlel. Springcart horse, 5 entries: G. Godkin 1. Road-sters—Weight-carrying hack, 7 entries: R. Sedrton 1. Light-carrying hack, 15 entries : C. F. Reid 1. Lady's hack. 9 entries: C. F. Reid 1. Trotter, to bo ridden, 7 entries: Captain Wintle 1. Pony, not exceeding 14 hands,6entries: J. Appletonl. Boy'spony.not exceeding 13 hands, 4 entries: S. Crapp 1. High jumper, to carry 10 stone, 3 entries : J. Armstrong 1. Lady rider, over 3ft hurdles, 3 entries: Mrs. Pilling I. Boy rider, over 3ft hurdles, 9 entries: J. Kelly, jun., 1. Hunter, over 3ft 6in hurdles, 11 entries : C. F. Reid 1. Best and quickest in catching, saddling, and mounting pony, 12 entries: J. Kelly, jun., 1. Shoeing.— Judges, Messrs.Carr and Duder; stewards, Messrs. Butler and Reid. Shod hack, 5 entries: W. J. Addis 1, Shod draught, 3 entries: E. lleece 1.

Implements.—Spring dray, extra class, 1 entry: W. J. Addis I. There were no entries in items in schedule, but Messrs. T. and S. Morrill had a fine collection of implements, some 21 in (ill, consisting of Oliver ploughs, Hake's improved plough, chaffcutters, maize and oatorushers, disc harrows, seed drills,scarifiers, and cultivators. Messrs. Massoy, Harris, and Co. had also on exhibition "some of their cultivators, etc.; as also a buggy from Messrs. Cousins, Atkin, and Co.

Cattle.—Judge, Mr. Wilkinson; stewards, Messrs. E. E. Cliapman and Arthur Parkinson. Shorthorn bull, any age, 4 entries • D. Reid 1. Shorthorn cow, 3 entries : D. Mills 1. Shorthorn heifer, 2 years and under 3, 3 entries: A. Steele 1. Shorthorn yearling, 3 entries : D. Reid 1. Hereford cow, 1 entry : No award. Devon heifer. 2 years and under 3, 1 entry : 6. B. Sutton highly commended. Devon yearling 1 entry: G. B. Sutton highly commended. Channel Islands—Bull, any age,'2entries: J. Walker 1. Cow, 1 entry: G. B. Sutton 1. Heifer, 2 years and under 3, Sentries: No first prize. Yearling. 1 entry: E. Parkinson 1. Polled Angus—Bull, any age, 1 entry: J. B. Gow 1. Cow, 1 entry: J. B. Gow 1. Heifers, 2 years and under 3, J entry: J. B. Gow 1. Yearling, 1 entry: No first prize. Ayrshires—Bull, any age, 2 entries: Hunter and Nolan 1. Cow, 1 entry: No award. Dairy cows—Dairy cow, in milk, 7 entries: James McGinley 1. Dairy cow. dry, 3 entries: J. Appleton 1. Fat stock—Fat bullock, 6 entries: A. Hedley 1. Fat cow, 3eutries: Captain Win tie 1. Sheep.—Judge, Mr. W. C. Shepherd; stewards, Messrs. Peaeocke, Hogg, R. Butler, and Hayward. Ram, locally-bred, 3 entries: W. Thompson 1. Lincoln—Rum, 4 to tooth, 3 entries: H. R. Hogg 1. Rain, 2 tooth, 3 entries : W. Thompson 1. Three ewes, over 2-tooth, 2 entries : W. Thompson 1. Pen 3 ewes, Lincoln, 2-tooth, 3 entries: W. Thompson 1. Pen 3 lambs, shorn, 4 entries: Wilkin I. Pen 3 lambs, unshorn,'2 entries: »V. Thompson 1. Romney MarshRam, 4to G tooth, 3 entries: A. K. Hayward 1. Down sheen—Ram, 4to (j-tooth, 1 entry: No award. Ram, 2-tooth, 1 entry: No award. Crossbreds—Three ewes, over 2tooth, 1 entry: No award. Three ewes, over 2-tooth, 3 entries: Cape. Wintle 1. Three lambs, shorn, 1 entry: No award. Three lambs, unshorn, 1 entry: No award. Fat Sheep—Throe wethers, I entry : No award. Three wethers, for freezing, 2 entries : Westncydo 1. Three lambs, 2 entries: No award. Fleece, not rams, 1 entry: Win Thompson 1. Pigs.—Judge, Mr. Wilkinson stewards, Messrs. J. Rawson and J. Gordon, jun. Berkshire boar, under 6 months, 1 entry : G. Young 1. Berkshire sow, over 6 months, 2 entries: T.J. Whewell 1. Yorkshire boar, under 6 months, 1 entry: J. Dods 1. Yorkshire sow, over 6 months, 2 entries: T. W. Flowerday 1. Yorkshire sow, under 6 months, 1 entry: J. R. Gow 1. Any breedPen of 2 pigs, under 3 months old, 1 entry: T. J. Whewell 1. Pen of 2 pigs, under 6 months, 1 entry : No award. Dons.—Judges, Messrs. Seddou and Pilling stewards, Messrs. Rawson and Gordon. Smithtield collie, 2 entries: G. R. Warrington 1. Rough collie, 4 entries: J. T. Tubb 1. Smooth collie, 4 entries: J. Butler 1. Retriever, 1 entry :T. H. Pile 1. Setter, 2 entries : 8. J. Weston 1. Spaniel, 2 entries : W. Reeoe 1. Fox terrier, 3 entries: E. L. Smith 1. Extra claas—Cattle pups, 3 enI tries: G. R. Warrington 1.

Poultry.— C. Shepherd; stewards, Messrs. Kawson and Gordon. Very few exhibits, attributed to it being moulting season. Pen of geese, 1 entry: S. Moody 1. Pen of Houdans, 1 entry: Rev. G. Worboys 1. Carrier pigeons, 1 entry : A. P. Tennent 1. Natives' Horses and Cattle (for natives exclusirely)—Judges, Messrs. Walters, Aitchison. and Wilkinson. Pair draught horses, 3 entries : Kewa 1, Draught mare or Raiding, 1 entry: Matthew Tvo 1. Hack, 2 entries: Wharekiri 1. Pair working bullocks, 2 entries: J. Walker 1. Dairy Produce.— Judges, Colonel Burton, Captain Anderson, Mr. J. Owens; stewards, Messrs. Holmden, Chapman, C. Cooper 31b fresh butter, without salt, 1 entry : Mrs 8. Moody 1. 31b butter, with salt, 2 entries: Mrs. S. Moody 1. Gib corned butter, 1 entry: Mrs. S. Moody 1. Halt-dozen hen eegs, single yolk, '2 entries : No first prize. Haltdozen duck eggs, I entry: No award. Cheese -Cheese 9to 15lb, not factory, 1 entry: Mrs. Gaskell 1. Factory cheese, 1 entry : Opotiki Dairy Association 1. Ham under 14lb, 1 entry: Mr. Gaskell 1, Ham over 141b, 2 entries Mr. Gaskell 1.

Grain and Vegetables, — Judge, Mr. Thomson; stewards. Messrs. Croon, J. B. Gow, J. McFarlana. 6 cobs maiza with stalks attached, 9 entries: T. H. Pile 1. Dozen cobs old maize, 3en trios: J. Webb 1. Sack maize, 4 entries: W. J. Gault 1. Bushel wheat, 1 entry: G. Smith 1. Bushel rye, 1 entry: J. Gordon 1. Bushel short oats, 1 entry : R. Thompson 1, Bushel dun oats, 1 entry: R. Thompson 1. Bushel field peas, 1 entry: G. B. Sutton 1. Bushel, cocksfoot, 2 entries: G. B. Sutton 1. Bushel prairie grass, 2 entries: J. Gordon 1. 51b white clovor, 1 entry: W. J. Grant 1. 6 swedes. 3 entries; T. Dawson 1. 6 long red mangolds, 3 entries: J. C. Arthur 1. 6 yellow mangolds, 1 entry: No award. Sack oaten chaff, 1 entry: Mr. Gaskell 1. 12 kidney potatoes, 2 entries: VV. Thompson 1. 12 round potatoes, 2 entries: VV. Thompson 1. Collection potatoes, 2 entries: G. B. Sutton 1. Zulu potatoes, 1 entry: No award. 3 parusnips, 4 entries: T. Green 1. 3 carrots, 6 entries: T. Green 1. 3 turnips, 1 entry: No award. 6 radishes, 1 entry: Mr. Graham 1. 6 onions, 3 entries: A. C. Fretwell 1. 6 potato onions, 1 entry : J. Webb 1. Beetroot, 2 entries: J. C. Arthur 1. 6 leeks, 1 entry: A. C. Fretwell 1. 12 pods gretn peas, 2 entries: VV, Kemp 1. 12 kidney beans, 4 entries: VV. Kemp 1. 6 tomatoes, large, 1 entry: H. H. Holmden 1. 6 tomatoes, small, 4 entries: VV. Kemp 1. 6 stalks rhubarb, 3 entries: VV. Kemp 1. 2 pumpkins, 3 entries: T. Dawson 1. 2 marrows, 2 entries: G. B. Sutton 1. 2 cumicums,3 entries T. Dawson 1. 2 watermelons, 3 entries: Rev. C. VVorboys 1. 2 citron melons, 1 entry: W. Kemp 1. On exhibition only by Mr. G. B. Sutton: Custard marrows, orange pumpkins, buckwheat, linseed, peanuts, aud hops; and these were very fino samples indeed, reflecting great credit on exhibitor. 2 cucumbers, 6 entries: J. C. Arthur 1. 6 stalks tobacco, 1 entry: J. C. Arthur 1. Collection vegetables, 1 entry: W. Kemp 1. Cured tobacco, 1 entry: J. C. Arthur 1.

Fruit.—Judges, Colonel Burton, Captain Anderson, Mr. J. Owens; stewards, Messrs. Holmden, Chapman, and Cooper. 6 cooking apples, 4 entries: Val. Savage 1. 6 dessert apples, 4 entries: T.. Green 1. Collection apples, 1 entry: J. Chalmers 1. 6 peaches, clingstone, 3 entries: J. Black 1. 6 peaches, Blipstone, 1 entry: J. C. Arthur I,' 6

quinces, 2 entries :No award. Collection pears, 2 entries: R. Wilkin 1. Collection plums, 2 entries: J. Arthur 1. 6 lemons with foliage, 2 entries: Dr. Reid 1. 2 bunches white grapes, greenhouse, 1 entry: J. C. Arthur 1. 2 bunches black grapes, greenhouse, _ 1 entry: J. C. Arthur 1. 2 bunches white grapes, outdoor, 1 entry: Wo Ist prize. 2 bunches black grapes, outdoor, 1 entry : Dr. Reid 1. Flowers.—Judge, Mrs. Rutherford. No exhibits in this class, excepting for collection of pot plants, 1 entry: J. C. Arthur 1.

Preserves and Pickles.—Judges, Colonel Burton, Captain Anderson, Mr. J. Owens, and Mrs. Rutherford; stewards, Messrs. Holmtlen, Chapman,and Cooper. Collection jams, 3 entries: Mrs. Pile 1. Collection jellies, 1 entry : Miss C. Parkinson 1. Marmalade, 1 entry : Mrs. R. Butler 1. Collection preserved fruits in syrup (last year's), 1 entry: Mrs. W. Parkinson 1. Collection preserved fruits (this year's), 1 entry Mrs. W. J. Gault 1. 21b dried apples, 1 entry: John Thompson 1. Plate honey in comb, 1 entry : J. C._ Arthur 1, Jar extracted honey, 1 eitry: No award. Pickled walnuts,"! entry: No award. Tomato sauce. 4 entries : Mrs. Kirkham 1. 2 bottles home-made wine, 1 entry: J. C, Arthur 1. 2 bottles homemade beer, 2 entries: F. Chapman 1. 2 bottles cider, 1 entry : T. Chapman 1.

Bread.—Judge, Messrs. F. Butt and Jas. Parkinson; stewards, Messrs. Holmden, Chapman, and Cooper. Home-made yeast bred, 5 entries: Mrs. Holmden 1. Homemade brown bread, 1 entry : No first prize. 6 scones, 9 entries Mrs. K. Parkinson 1. 6 oat cakes, 3 entries: Mis. Westney 1. Sponge cake, 4 entries : Mrs. Holmden 1. Plum cake, 4 entries: Mrs, Gault 1, Seed cake, 3 entries: Mrs. Hogg 1. Short bread, 3 entries : Mrs. G. Parkinson 1. Jam roll, 6 entries: Mrs. Holmden 1. Apple pie, 2 entries: Mrs. Hogg 1. Cocoanut sandwich, 1 entry : Mrs. Holmden 1. Plain cake, girl under 12 years: Miss May McDonald 1.

Saddlery', Harness, Etc.—Judge, Mr. Thomson; stewards, Messrs. Croon, Gow. and McFarland. Very poor exhibits indeed in these classes. Gent's saddle and bridle, 1 entry: T. McUrevy 1. Set dray harness, 1 entry : James McvJready 1. Set bujjgy harness, 1 entry : Jas. McGrevy 1. Stockwhip handle, 1 entry: E. Parkinson 1. For boys— Knife-box, 1 entry : Win. Lee,jun.,l. Picture frame, 1 entry : Win. Lee, iuu., 1. Book shelves, 1 entry: C. Cooper,jun., 1.

Ladies' Sewing and Fancy Work.— Judges, Mrs Rutherford and Miss Bell; stewards, Messrs. Carroll, Lambert, and Vaustone. dent's white shirt, starched and ironed, 2 entries: Miss Cooper 1. Teacosey, 3 entries : Miss C. Parkinson 1. Drape for bracket, 2 entries : Mrs. Harvey 1. Crotchet lace, 2 entries: Miss Bryers 1. Point lace. 1 entry: Miss L. Kelly special. Knitted socks, 1 entry: Miss Holmden 1. Ladies' underclothing, 1 entry :No award. Mac~ame work, 1 entry No first prize. Mount Mellick work, 1 entry: Mrs. Williams special. Girls—6 buttonholes in calico, 2 entries: Miss Ida O'Reilly 1. 6 buttonholes in wool, 2 entries: Miss Ida O'Reilly 1. Darned socks, 3 entries: Miss Tennent 1. Girls' plain sewing, under 15, 10 entries: Miss W. Murray 1. Plain sewing, under 12 years, 6 entries : Miss M. Warrington 1. Plain sewing under 12 years, special prize: Miss D. Appleton 1. Knitted socks, 2 entries : Miss K. Connor 1. Crotchet petticoat, 2 entries; Miss D. Appleton 1.

Fancy Work. — Exhibition only : Miss Fleming, dress apron, bed satchel, and sham sheet, special prize: Mrs. R. Buthr bead work, Miss Holmden tea cosey, Miss R. Parkinson shell frames, Mrs. Harvey artificial flowers, photo frames, etc., and Mrs. Johnston tamil work, no award made; Miss Esther Appleton aud Miss E. Lambert, Arisene work and knitted socks, special prizes. Paintings.—Judge, Mr. L. J. Steele; stewards, Messrs. Lambert, Carroll, and Vaustone. Landscape water colours, 3 entries : Miss Tennent 1. Landscape oil colour, 11 entries : Miss Lilewall I. Flowers, water colour, 5 entries: Miss Holmden 1. Flowers, oil colour, 8 entries: Miss R. Maunsell 1. Poonah painting. 1 entry: No award. Illuminated printing, 2 entries: Miss N. O'Reilly 1. Exhibition only— Crayon drawings, from Mr. J as. Parkinson, Mr. Gibson and Miss Reid. Children's maps and drawings, etc.—Uncoloured map, New Zealand, under 12 years, 5 entries: Miss L. Parkinson 1. Coloured map, New Zealand, under 15 years, Sentries : MissL. Armstrong 1. Freehand drawing, 10 entries: Miss L. Armstrong 1. Scale drawing, 5 entires: Clias. Austin 1. Writing, under 9 years, 5 entries: Alice Gordon 1. Writing, under 12 years, 10 entries: Walter Parkinson 1. Writing, under 15 years, 16 entrips : Laura Armstrong 1. Best kept exercise, under 15 years, 5 entries : Ruby Parkinson 1. Best kept exercise, under 12 years, 3 entries : Grace Hedley 1, There were also exhibits on exhibition only as follows Stereotypes from Bates and Hay, printers; and paiutings from Misses Tennent and Maunseli.

Native Exhibits. —Judge, Mr. Jag. White ; stewards. Messrs. Carroll, Lambert, ami Viiustone. Kiekie hat, 1 entry: Miss McGregor I. Maori kits, 1 entry: Mr. Walker 1. Native mat, 1 entry: Mrs. Williams 1. Native mat, 1 entry: Matt. Ranapia, special prize. Extra—Maori carving, 1 entry: Te Whero, special. Mr. Vercoe, auctioneer of Tauranga, offered by auction tho following : —Roadster stallion Merrimae, but the highest offer, viz., £47 lfl J , not reaching tho reserve, was passed. Roadster stallion Nobleman, highest bid £70, was also passed. The prize dry dairy cow was sold for £5 ss. The total number of entries was just 38 less than last year. THE DINNER.

The annual dinner in connection with tho same was held in the large room of the Opotiki Hotol in the evening, some fifty Bitting down to dinner. Mr. N. Westney, president of tho Association, presided, supportod by the several judges. After partaking of the good thing', of which there was a bountiful supply, the president called on all present to charge their glasses and drink " The Health of tho Queen and Royal Family." Drank with musical honours, the National Anthem being sung. Tho president then proposed "The Health of tho Judges." Mr. Wilkinson, in responding, dosired to thank the president and committee for their kindness and hospitality, and said it gave him great pleasure to be with them. He also spoke in high terms of the cattle exhibits, making special mention of the Devons, as ho had spent soveral years in Devonshire, and those he had that day seen were nearly as pure as you could got them. The owner was to be congratulated, and tho breeding encouraged.

Mr. Shepherd also expressod his thanks to the committee for their hospitality, and while regretting there were not more sheep exhibited, those exhibited were of high quality and fit to show in the larger shows. Mr. Walters, after thanking the committeo for their kindness, spoke in flattering terms of quality of cattle and horses exhibited, saying he had never seen a finer or better lot in any of tho country exhibitions. He then referred in detail to some of the judgments, explaining how and why. In the first class he considered tho stallions Merrimae and Nobleman wrongly classed, and should have been shown as roadsters, and on being asked to define tho term roadster, he said he would exempt hacks but includo buggy horses, trap and plough horses. He also advised tho prohibiting a horse from competing in more than one class. This time horses were entered in light hack, ladies' hack, and hunter, and it should not be.

Mr. John Owens, who had, in conjunction with Colonel Burton, Captain Anderson, and Mr. Rutherford, judged the preserves, etc,, said he certainly had not expected to be called upon to act in the capacity of judge, but he thought they had done very well. They were well pleased with them solves, and trusted the exhibitors were also pleased. Mr. L. J. Steele also responded on behalf of the judges. Mr. H. H. Holraden proposed "The Donors," a toast he had great pleasure in proposing, as the Auckland friends had always responded most liberally to the appeals made by this Association, and he would couple with the toast the name of Colonel Burton.

Colonel Burton responded, and spoke in eulogistic terms of the kindness and hospitality of the Opotiki people, and made comparison with the condition of Opotiki now and when first visited by him in the days of the war. No one would have credited the fact that in a few yoars they would have been privileged to see such an exhibition as they had that day Been. He said it was a credit to the place and people. Mr. J. H. Reid then proposed "The Northern [Steamship Company," coupling with the toast the names of Mr..Ranson, manager, and Mr. R. T. Abbot, agent. Mr. Ranson replied at length, stating that) Opotiki and Whakatane held a soft spot in his heart. He had always manifested a willingness to meet) the desires of the peoplo when they were reasonable, placed in a business light, and would nob be interfering with the £ e d part of the company. Mr. Abbot, in responding, gave some statistics re the trade and the output of the district, which were of manifest interest to those present, emphasising the fact that

while the flat was only somewhat similar in size to Oporiau, we had (besides what maiza was sent away) exported nearly as much wool as that station had done last year. Mr. Ranson again referred to the statistics mentioned, giving proof of the desire and aim of the Northern Steamship Company to meet the wants and wishes oi the people. Mr. H. B. Gorr proposed the toast of " The Visitors," and coupling with it the name of Mr. G. Simpkins, thence to Te Puke, Mr. Seddon ; away to Tauranga, Mr. Vercoe; Rotorua, Mr. Carr; for Paeroa, Mr. Phillips. Of these gentlemen, Messrs. Simpkins, Seddon, and Phillips responded in turn, speaking in flattering terms of the show, the exhibits, and tho action of the committee. Mr. Soddon, referring to the question mooted, viz., of forming a Bay ol Plenty Association, suggested having the shows alternately at Tauranga and Opo tiki.

Telegrams from Mr. W. Kelly, M.H.R. and Mr. S. P, Dumergue, apologising for their absence, and wishing the committee evory success, were read by the president. Songs and recitations by Messrs. Templar, Stanley, Hickson, Pilling, Croon, G. Reid, Small, and Peacocke were interspersed between tho toasts, enlivening the proceedings, and were highly appreciated ; one in particular by Mr. Stanley, "Tommy Atkins," started Mr. Gorr to his feet to refer to our representatives in Africa and their privations, comparing their position and discomfort with our position and circumstances, and he wound up by proposing " The Army and Navy," which was responded to by singing "Rule Britannia, and three cheers for Jameson. Colonel Burton proposed '"The Com mittee of the Opotiki Agricultural and Pastoral Association," responded to by Mr. Westney ; "The Unsuccessful Exhibitors," proposed by Mr. Ulewall; " The Ladies," proposed by Mr. F. Chapman, responded to by Mr. Withy ; "The Press," proposed by Mr. Lambert, responded to by Mr. Bates; "The Host and Hostess," proposed by Mr. Lilewall, responded to by Mr. Smith. And the whole was brought to a close by singing "Auld Lang Syne."—[Own Corros pondenb.]