THE OMAHA AND PAKIRI AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10084, 20 March 1896, Page 3

THE OMAHA AND PAKIRI AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

The annual show under the Omaha and Pakiri Agricultural Association was held on the 11th instant, at Omaha. The weather was splendid, and a large number of visitors were present from all the surrounding districts. The 8.8. Rose Casey arrived at noon, with a large number of excursionists. The Otamatea Native Brass Band was in attendance, and enlivened the day by performing some splendid music. They are no doubt the best performers tliaS hive as yet risked the district. The general public were astonished and agreeably surprised at their excellent performances. The entries for sheep were about the same as in previous years, but cattle were not so numerous. On account of the dry weather and bush fires, they have taken to the bush, as, for instance, Mr. H. Blown had eight entries, and was not able to get a single exhibit. The folowing is

THE PRIZE LIST: Horses.-Judges, C. T. Birriball and Hoskitr, stewards, H. Brown and J. B. Binlsall. Kntiro, I entry : Charles Griifatt 1. Agricultural horse, mare or geldinc, 5 entiles: Peter .lames 1, Joseph Smith 2. I'air agricultural horses, 3 entries: C. B. Leeds 1, J. K. Brown 2. Nag under 3 years, 1 entry: Joseph Smith 1. Nag under 2 years, 2 entries: William Neeley 1, Charles Whitley 2. Nag foal, 1 entry: 11. Brown 1. Pony not over 14 hands, 0 entries : J. R. Matthew 1, William Neeley 2. Gentleman's hack, 5 entries: Ohirlen Whitley 1, J. Smyth 2. Lady's hack, ridden by a lady, 4 entries: O. Phillips 1, C. Anderson 2. Leaping match for ladies, 2 entries: Miss McCarthy 1, Miss Kasper 2. Leaping match for gentlemen, i entries: Archie Christian 1, T. F. Ashton 2.

Cattle.-Judges the sarao as horses, stewards the same, Bull of any age, 1 entry: J. B. Birdcall 1, Bull under 12 months, 1 entry : Win. Neeley 1. Cow for dairy purposes, 6 ontrios: John Greenwood 1, J. C. Wyatt 2. Cow for general purposes, 1 entry: Joseph Harper 1. Heifer under 3 years, 3 entries: John Greenwood 1, James Greenwood 2. Heifer under 2 years, 2 entries: Joseph Harper 1 and 2. Hoifer calf under 12 months, 1 entry: John Greenwood 1. Sheep.—Judges the same as for horses, stewards the ssine. Lincoln ram over 2 years, 2 entrio«: W. Wright 1. Two-tooth Lincoln ram, 1 entry: W. Greenwood 1. Ram any other breed, 4 entries: Joseph Greenwood l,Wm. Neeley 2. l.onewool ram lamb, 1 entry: No first awarded, Win. Neeley 2. Three Longwoo! awes, 2 entries: W. Greenwood 1, John Birdsall 2, Three crossbred ewes, 5 entries: Mrs. Graratt 1, Joseph Greenwood 2, Three ewes, any other breed, 5 entries: J. H. Hadwiclc 1, Win. Nealey 2. Throe 2-tooth ewes, 7 entries : W. teen wood 1, William Neeley 2. Three longwool ewe lambs, 4 entries : D. M. Parrocb 1, John Birdsall 2. Three crossbred ewe lambs, 4 entries : D. M. Darroch 1, Archie Donning 2. Three fat etres, 3 entries: Mrs. Gravatt 1, W. Neeley 2. Pios.—Judges, the same. Boar, under 6 months, 1 entry : William Neeley 1. Sow, 1 entry: C. 8. Clarke 1. Sow, under C months, i entries: William Neeley 1, J. H. Had wick 2. Poultry.— cock and two hens, for laying purposes, 5 entries ' J. H. Hadwick 1 ami 2, W. Neeley 3. Urate and two ducks, any breed, 3 entries: T. F. Ashton 1, J. H. Hadwick 2. Field Produce. Judge, Mr Isaac Carrie; steward, Mr J. Wiuen.-IOIS white oats, 1 entry : Willixm Blair 1. 101b cocksfoot seed, 5 entries : C. S. Clarke 1 and 2, W. Neeley 3. 101b tall fescue seed, Sentries: C. Clarke l, Joseph Greenwood 2. 21b red top seed, 3 entries: 0. S. Clarke 1 and 2: W. I!lair3. Six cobs old maize, 3 entries: John Martin 1, Alexander Haskell 2. Six cobs new maize, 2 entries: Alexander Haskell 1 and 2, Two mangold wurzel, lung, 2 entries : Roderick Matheson I, J. C. Wyait 2. Two mangold wurzel, globe, 3 entries: J C, Wyatt 1 and 2. Two Held turnips, 2 entries: John Greenwood 1, Joseph Wyatt 4. Garden Produce.—' kidney potatoes, 0 entries: C. S. Clarke 1 and 2, Joseph Wyatt 3. Twelve potatoes, any other varioty, 3 entries • John Greenwood 1, Roderick Matheson 2. Collection of potatoes, G of each variety, 1 entry '.it John Greenwood 1. Six kumeras, 4 entries: Roderick Matiioson 1 and 2, C. S. Clarke 3. Six carrots. 3 entries '. J. C. Wyatt 1, Joseph Wyatt 2. 6 parsnips, 2 entries: J. C. Wyatt 1, Joseph Gteenwood 2. 6 garden turnips, 3 entries: J. C. Wyatt 1 and 2, 2 red beet, 2 entries : J. C. Wyatt 1, C. S. Clarke 2. 6 best onions, 8 entries : Joseph Greenwood 1, J. H. Hadwick 2. 0 largest onions, 3 entries'. Joseph Greenwood 1, W, Greenwood 2. 2 cabbages, 1 entry : Albert Bond 1. 2cauliflowers, 1 entry: Thomas Handby 1. 24 pods green peas, 3 entries : J. C. Wyatt 1, J. H. Hadwick 0. 24 pods French beans, 4 entries: J. C. Wyatt 1 and 2. 24 pods runner beans, 2 entries : J. C. Wyatt 1, J. H. Hadwick 2. 1 pumpkin, table, 10 entries: W. Sadler 1, J. C. Wyatt 2. 1 vegetable marrow, green, Gentries: John Greenwood 1, T. F. Ashton 2. 1 vegetable ma-row, ripe, 5 entries : Joseph Greenwood 1, John Greenwood *2.2 cucuinbsrs, 2 entries: Jo-ephWvatt 1, Thomas W. Knaegs 2. (S stalks rhubarb, 3 entries : J. C. Wyatt 1, Thomas llandliy 1 12 tomatoe-. 2 entries : J. C. Wyatt 1, liobert Matheson 2. Collection of vegetables, 2 entries: J. C. Wyatt 1, Joseph Wyatt2. Flowers.— Mr. 1). Morrison. Gent's buttonhole, 4 entries: Mrs W, Wright 1, Mrs John Greenwood 2. Hand bouquot, 3 entries: MrsW. Wright 1, Mrs John Greenwood 2. Table bouquet, 4 entries: Mrs John Greenwood 1, Mrs W. Wright 2, Mrs T. Handby commended. Collection of cut flowers, separately, 2 entries; Mrs T. HanJby 1, Mrs W. Wright 2. . Fruit.— Mr D. Morrison; steward, Mr J. C. Wyatt. f> apples, dessert, C entries: T. llandbv 1, W. Wright 2. f> apples, culinary, 10 entries :J. C. Wyatt 1, Alexander Haskell 2. Apples, 0 kinds, dessert and culinary, 4 of each, 4 entries : T. P. Ashton 1, Mrs Gravatt 2, Apples, 6 keeping varieties: T. F. Ashton 1, William Wright 2. Apples, 12 varieties dessert and culinary, 4 of each, 2 entries' J. H. Hadwick 1, Mrs Gravatt 2. Collection of apples, 40 varieties, 4 of each, 1 entry: Mrs Graratt 1. 6 pears, doSsert, 6 entries: Joseph Greenwood 1, Mrs Cravatt 2. 5 pears, culinary, 5 entries: S. Meiklejolm and C. S. Clarke 2 Ist prizes, J. 11. Hadwick commended, Collection of pears, 1 entry: IsaacCanie 1. Plums, dessert, 13 entries: Mrs Gravatt 1, Thomas W. Knags* 1. Plums, culinary, Sentries: Mrs Gravatt 1, W.Wright 2. Collection of plums, 1 entry: Mrs Gravatt 1. & peaches, 7 entries' T. F. Ashton 1, S. Meiklejohn and Mrs Gravatt commended. Collection of peaches, 1 entry: Mrs Gravatt 2. 5 figs, I entry: J. Witten 1, 5 quinces, 8 entries: Mrs Gravatt 1, J. C. Wyatt 2. 5 lemons, 3 entries: Joseph Greenwood 1, J. Witten 2. 6 oranges, I entry: J. Witten 1. Black grapes, 4 entries: J. Witten 1, W. Sadler 2. White grapes, 3 entries: .1. Witten 1, 11. Cozens 2. 1 water melon, Sentries: Joseph Wyatt 1, Joseph Wyatt and A. Bond commended. 2 rock melon, 3 entries: Thos. W. Knaggs 1. A. Matheson 2 1 pie melon, 3 entries: J. H. Hadwick 1, J. C. Wyitt Collection of fruit, 2 entries: J. Witten 1, W. Wright 2. Dairy Produce. - Judge, Mr Hubert Rew; steward, Alex. Matbe3nn. 2lb fresh butter, 12 entries: Mrs W. 11. Phillips 1, Mrs Joseph Harper 2, Mrs W. Neeloy 3. 1 keg, jar, or box of salt butter, not l*&s than 12lb, '2 entries: Mrs John Greenwood 1, Mrs W. Neeley 2. 1 cheese, 2 entries: Mrs P. James 1, Mrs Joseph Harper 2. 1 ham, 2 entries: George Ashton 1, T. F. Aahton 2. Piece of bacon, not less than 161b, 2 entries : George Ashton 1, Joseph Wyatt 2. ldoz best hen eggs, 8 entries! Mrs Joseph Harper 1, Mrs S. Meiklejohn 2, Mrs T. Hundley commended. _ Miscellaneous.—Collection of jams and jellies, 6 sorts of each, 3 entries : Mrs W. Wright 1, Mrs J. C. Wyatt 2. Sample peach jam, a entries : Mrs J. C. Wyatt 1, Mrs W. Wright 2. Sample lemon marmalade, 5 entries : Mrs T. Handby 1, Mrs T. Handby 2, Mrs Wright 3. Sample damson jam, 8 entries : Miss Clarke 1, Mrs J. C. Wyatt 2. Sample apple jelly, 16 entries : Mrs W. Wright 1, Mrs John Greenwood 2. Collection of bottled fruits, 12 sorts, 2 entries : Mrs. W.Wright 1, Mrs J. Witten 2. 2lb dried apples : J. Beaney 1, J 11. Iladwlck 2. Sample of wine, 2 entries: Thomas W. Knaggs 1, B. Cozens 2. 2lb loaf of white bread, 22 entries : Mrs W. Neeley 1, Miss C. Matheson 2, Mrs T. Handby 3. 21b loaf of brown bread, 8 entries : Mrs ttodk. Matheson 1, Mrs Josh. Harpor 2. Mrs T. Handby, commended. 1 dozen scones, 12 entries : Mrs John Greenwood 1, Mrs W. Neeley 2. Sib pound plum cake, 5 entries: Mrs. J. C. Wyatt 1. Mrs. T. Handby 2. 21b plain currant cake, 9 entries : Miss Kttie Wyatt 1, Mrs. W. Neeley 2. lib sponge cake, 4 entries: Mrs. J. C. Wyatt 1, Mrs W. Neeley 2. Sponge roll, 8 entries : Mrs W. Wnght 1, Mm W. D. Birdsall 2. Honey, in comb, 1 entry : Wui. Neoley 1 and 2. Honey, extracted, 3 entries : X, Ashton 1, W. Neeley 2.

The judges of sheep, horses, cattle, etc., at tho show held on Wednesday were: Messrs. A. Barriball and C. Husking, both of Waiukuj for fruit, Mr. Dugald Morrison, of Warkworth ; vegetables, Nr. Isaac Carrie, of Matakana; dairy produce bread, jams, etc., Mr. Robert Row, Victoria-street, Auckland ; and I believe all of thorn gave entire satisfaction. In the judging of bread, jams, etc., Mr. Rew had a rather difficult task to decide, as tho exhibits were ntraie rous, and so equally good. There was a good show of fruit. Apples, both culinary and dossert, wore excellent, Gravenstero again taking first and second prizes. Plums were first-class, and were greatly admired. A collection of pears shown by Mr. J. Carrie, of Matakana, was splendid. I believe this was tho only exhibit of fruit from outside the district. The collections of fruit contained a large number of kinds of excellent quality, and were well arranged. Vegetables were good. Taking into consideration the exceptionally dry season, it is a wonder how they could be produced in such perfection. The judges were enabled to commence their duties earlier than in previous years, so that the public had more time to seo the exhibits, and during the afternoon several hundreds must havo passed through the hall. Exactly at five o'clock the building was cleared of all except exhibitors, who could then remove their exhibits without any confusion. Tables were then set for tea, which was provided in the usual well-known stylo, all kinds of good things being in abundance.

THIS CONCERT AND DANCE. After tea a concert took place, and was opened by tho Native Brass Band playing a selection, entitled "The Man in the Moon." This is a very pretty piece of music, but rather difficult to play. However, the natives performed it splendidly, and were loudly cheered at the finish. The president (Mr. W. Greenwood) took the chair, and called on Mr. Barriball, one of the judges, to give his report. He thanked the committee for inviting him to be one of the judges. He had been there in the same capacity a few years ago, bub be could not see much improvement in the sheep exhibited. No doubt tho exceptionally dry season had something to do with it. Horses were very good, especially the agricultural horses, but cattle were not so numerous as he would like to see. He was most agreeably surprised at the show in the hall; it would compare very favourably with their own show. He again thanked them for the kind invitation, and resumed his seat amidst cheers. Mr. Robert Row was next called upon for bis report)* Ho said that this was

bis first visit to the district, and he was very much pleased with what he had seen. He was surprised to see such a good show, and so many people present. The jams and jellies were remarkably good, also bottled fruits, and bread of all kinds reflected the greatest credit on the ladies of the district. The young men ought to make a note of this, as nothing conduces so much to their happiness as having a wife that could cook well. He thanked them for their invitation, and sat down amidst loud cheers. Song, "The First in the Field," by Mr. Lees. It is always a pleasure to hear this gentleman eing, and he had to oblige the company , again when he sang, " Father O'Flinn," ' which was applauded. Miss Emily Fordham then sang," Whisper and I Shall Hear," very nicely and was cheered. The next song was by one of the natire bandsmen, | Andrew Wi-Apo, " Sweet Mario," and the applause was deafening. He again came forward and sang " Tho Ship I Love," and was loudly cheered. The accompanimcnts to these two songs were played by Miss Brown, a little girl only eleven years of age. She plays beautifully. This was followed with a song by Miss E. Harding, " Pretty Nothings," very prettily sung, and to an encore she gave " I was Dreaming," which was applauded. Mrs. W. Wrighb and Mrs. D. Matbeson then sang a duet, "Convent

Bells.' 1 Robert Peran, another of tho native bandsmen, sang "Comrades," and had to appear again in response to an encore when ho sang a comic song " Jubilee," accompanying himself on the piano, which caused loud cheers. Song, "Apart," Mrs. McCarthy, was well Deceived. Song by Mr. Lees, " On the Rolling Wave," was applauded. Mr. Andrew Wi-Apo was again called on for a song, when he sang "Aladdin," and was loudly cheered. Mr. Clarke proposed a kindly vote of thanks to the judges. Some of them had been there before, and they had always given general satisfaction. Mr. C. Hosting thanked them for the compliment. He had satisfied himself, and hoped he had given satisfaction to the exhibitors. He had been there before,

and had made several friends. He complimented the ladies on their excellent riding, and would be pleased to come again, when ho hoped to see ovon a better show than that day's. He particularly admired the excellent manner in which all the arrangements were carried out. Mr. Henry Brown proposed a vote of thanks to all who had taken part in the concert, especially to Miss F. Hardihg, for the use of her pianoforte, which was carried by acclamation. Mr. R. Monk returned thanks on behalf of the native band, who had presented them with such a treat. "God save tho Queen" by the band and company brought the concert to a close.

The room was then cleared for dancing which was kept up till morning, the nativo band supplying excellent music. They only want to be heard to be appreciated. Everyone was surprised at such good music. They are a credit to the district from which they came, Ofcamatea. Messrs. Alex, Haskell and John Salt performed the duties of M.U. during the evening very satisfactorily, and everyone appeared to be highly delighted with the day's enjoyment. An excellent dinner was provided by Mr. E. J. Harper, of the Cumberland Hotel, which was well patronised. A phonograph was on the ground, and was taken advantage of by several to hear songs, etc.—[Own Correspondent.]