AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 978, 28 November 1890, Page 23

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

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SECOND ANNUAL SHOW.

Pafrnn His Excellency the Governor ; President’Mr W- H. Levin; Vice-President, Dr a 1C Newman, M.H.R ; General Commitu/g Messrs W. H. Beetham, W. E. Bid will, ?; F Brailey, W. H. Broderick, 11. D. Crawford P. H. Dickson, J. T. Dalrymple, W. Foster. W. A. Fitzherbert, J. R. FosterPratt. C. Goulter, G. Hunter, R. B. Hamilf,n. C. J. Johnston, E. C. C. Mills, J. F. McClean, T. G. Maoarthy, A. Matthews, A.. McKenzie, Coleman Phillips, D. Riddiford, E J. Riddiford, J. Stuckey, G. Wheeler; Hon Veterinary Surgeon, Mr J. F. McClean; Treasurer. Mr N. W. Werry; Secretary, Mr W. H. Day. The Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral Association is an exceptionally successfal institution. Formed little more than a year ago, its first Show was a crodit to the Association and to the exhibitors. The second Show, which was begun at the Hutt on Wednesday,is undoubtedly one of tho best the North Island has seen. Exaotly what was predicted has happened, in that flockowners sod breeders in both Islands have recognised the central position of Wellington and the rare facilities it offers for distribution. The exhibits represented nearly all the moßt notable stockowners in the Colony. The district arouud the city contributed a good deal, of coarse, and our friends in the Manawatu, Rangitikei, Wanganui, and Wairarapa amply demonstrated their ability to h ,ld their own with the Deans, Garforths, Douglas’, and others of Canterbury- and Otago, and Mr Olsen and other visitors from Taranaki. As a show of stook this one, iu the opinion of experts, has seldom, if ever, been exoelled in the Colony, the sheep and cattle being a magnificent lot all round.

The officers of the Association and their Secretary, Mr Day, are to be complimented on the improvement they have made in the genoral arrangements during the year that has elapsed since the first Show. The groand has been admirably plaaued out so as to concentrate the exhibits and show them to the best advantage. The cattle and horses are well stalled and arranged, and tbo new pens which have been put up for the sheep are so do vised as to facilitate inspection of the stock. Excellent arrangements have also been made for the exhibits of pigs and for tho display of prize horses and other stook. The grandstand is a little too far off yet, it is true, but in time that defect will be remedied, and in the meanwhile the Show is made the very most of otherwise.

Apart from stock and implements tho Show was not available for criticism on Wednesday. The first day is essentially for the farmer, the stockowner, and such other persons as have an eye for a sheep, a horse, or a cow, or are interested therein. All .• through the day judging goes on among meu of deep knowledge but few words, who explore tho depths of the sheep’s wool, discuss and adjudicate upon the points of cattle and horses. It is on the seoond day .that the community in general takes its ’•family circle to the Show, observes the prizs-tioketed stock in their pens, and is edified by the show of manufactures and dairy produce, the leaping competitions for horses, and the trials and verdiots upon hacks ridden by ladies and gentlemen. On Wednesday all the features of the Show which most interest the public were simply in the preparatory state. There were some exhibits of Now Zealand manufactures, bat the dairy prodnoe, poultry, and soveral other exhibitions were on the card for yesterday. The leaping competition, also, was to take place, and the judging of hacks. The number of visitors was fairly large on Wednesday, however, among them being his Excellency the Governor. Unfortunately the weather, which had looked unforbidding all the morning, set in very bad late in the afternoon, and “ HeighOj.tbe wind and the rain,” was the general complaint. In the prize lists given below, the animal mentioned is, except where otherwise stated, bred by the exhibitor. CATTLE. In cattle the Show was, perhaps, strongest, comparatively. The sheep simply could not bo excelled, but it is so common to have a hrst.class display in that brauch of stock that that is not so meritorious a feature as a superior show of cattle, whioh is rarer, and certainly this was a superior show ; the °f the breeders represented are quite *. sufficient guarantee of that. Visitors plted with toohnical knowledge and experi. euoe spent a great deal of time in lookD g over the cattle and admiring the useful Shorthorn ; the Ayrshire, invaluable the dairy farmer ; the Alderney, famous b butter-making industries; the now utoh Frisian, frequently regarded with ceptiersm ; the fat cattle, and the other v* Mes represented. Of Herefords, Polled .8 aß > Dutoh Frlesians there was, as P' have been expected, not a very tensive show. Mr Stuckey, of Rangituhim’ Hereford olass almost to Wsplf, and with five exhibits took five moluding a championship. Mr A. in p n °* East T»ieri, had a monopoly fnn. it Angus, of which he showed An.t 0 bred by the New Zealand and la H, Eand Company and one by cUm*?’ Roberts and Co. He also took 1, 77% honours. The Dutoh Friesian, br«ar» °* , a . general favourite. Stock are * or bho Ayrshire that they it.. 00 "est milkers and best suited to litu.a ,n ! r y* though they-admit that the for L & « COt< £ man ia n °b of any value muoh anduu ' Point to the Polled Angus and M ort b or n as valuable for milk and beef, Duto».^. ey . war> b to know what good tho Dot« 18> ? ee ' n 8 that he is a big beast, iifcnrtK* °“ * ftn< * not aa good as the Wha K„u n or . * Mr Coleman Phillips, bhem „i- Ves * n Eriesians and exhibits ola*» * or bhem that they are firstfor tho er , 8 ’ * n< * e< l u °f bo any other breed able in an( f that they are very suitthe country, and can advantageously

be orossed with the shorthorns. He says, also, that this is ,the cow almost invariably 4ued in Denmark,-, where theVdairying -industry is in the perfection stage, and that the beef takes first piize at Smithfiejd: There they were on Wednesday at any rate, three very big, good-looking beasts of their class, of whom Mr Phillips exhibited two, both bred by Mr Grigg, of Canterbury. The other exhibitor was Mr Joseph Knight, of the Hutt. In. shorthorns, of whioh there was a very fine exhibition, the principal prizetakers were Messrs J. W. Baker (Fordell), John Dp&ns, (Christchurch), John Ross (Patea), D. MoMastar, W. C. Buchanan," and Bid will Brothers (Wairarapa). The bull championship excited a great deal of interest from the faot that Mr J. Ross’ Mussulman, the champion cf last year, who oconpied a similar proud position, we believe at the Sydney Show three years ago, found a very formidable rival in Guoterston Summerton, a three-year-old bull owned and bred by Mr Deans. Youth —combined with merit, of course—had its affect, and the ohampionship was awarded tc Mr Deans’ bull, Mussulman taking first prize in his own class. Mr Ross had further con. solatiou in the circumstance that hi 3 cow Belle of the Ball, by Mussulman, was declared champion. Mr McMaster and Messrs Bidwill Bros, also showed some excellent shorthorns, and the latter firm was awarded the prise for heet cow any age, in milk or in calf, for a cow bred by Mr Ross. Ayrshires were most numerously represented, and the quality of the animals shown was considered equal to that of any similar collection ever seen in New Zealand. The advancement of the dairying industry will, of course, make this cow still more popular. The ohampion bull and cow were shown by Mr Douglas, who was the largest exhibitor and prizetaker in the class, and some very good beasts were shown by Messrs Olsen, James Little (Hawarden), Crawford, Scales, Joseph and Phillips, and Bramley. A better lot of fat cattle than were exhibited could hardly be got together, and many people who had attended Smithfield declared that the oil-fed animals shown there were not any better than the grass fed' bullock with which Messrs Bidwill Bros, took the ohampionship. Messrs Bidwill were the largest prize-takers in the class, though a good share of honours fell to the Gear Meat Company (to whose cow, bred by Mr Russell, the championship went) and Messrs Lysaght and Buchanan. Of milch cows there were nine shown, and they were to be judged yesterday. Prize list: Poueered Shorthorn. —Judge : Mr A. McHardy. Stewards : Messrs C. E. Duxford and H. Williams. Bull, any age ; prizes, L 3 and L2-John Ross’Mussulman, by Sir Hercules—Eglantine, 1 ; VV. C. Buchanan’s Somerton Duke, 2; A. Moody, c. Bull calved since 30th June, 1887 ; prizes, L2 and LI John Dean’s Gunterston Summerton, by Duke of Gunterston—Summerton 111., 1 and champion prize (L 5); J. Ross’ Sir Th-mas 11., 2 ; John Dean’s Red Duke, h c. Bull calved since 30th June, 1888; prizes, L2 and LI John Dean’s Peer, by Gunterston Florist — Peeress 11., 1; H. T. Hume’s Rlby Chief, 2 ; H. T. Hume’s Red Duke, h c. Bull calved since 30th June, 1889—D. McMaster’s Boohoo, by Rcyal Crocus—Minstrel Lass, 1; John Ross’ Mussulman 11., 2; J. Ross’Snowdon, h c; John Ross’ Jack, c. Best cow, any age, in milk or in calf; prizes, L2 and LI —Bidwill Bros’ Honey dew 111., by Sir Hercules— Honeydew, bred by John Ross, Patea, December, 1885, 1; D. Me Master’B Certainty, 2 ; D. McMaster’s Wanda, h c. Heifer calved since 30th June, 1887; prizes, LI and certificate— D. McMaster’s Maid of Bonour, by Red Prince ll.—Doubtful, 1. Heifer calved since 30th June, 1888; prizes, LI and certificate John Ross’ Bell of the Ball, by Mussulman — Honeydew, 1 and champion prize (L 5). Heifer calved since 30th June, 1889 ; prizes, LI and certificate—J ohn Ross' Lady, by Mussulman— Red Duchess 11., 1; D. McMaster’s Red and White Heifer, 2. Herefords. Judge: Mr G. Wheeler. Stewards: Messrs C. E. Luxford, H. Williams. Bull, anv age ; prizes, L2 and LI. —James Stuckey’s Duke of Rangitumau, by Chippendale—Amethyst, 1; J. Martin, jun., bred by J. Stuckey, 2. Bull calved since 30th June, 1887; prizes, LI and 10S James Stuckey’s Thickset, by Chippendale—Rosalina 11., 1 and champion piize (L 3;. Best cow, any age, in milk or in calf; prizes, LI and certificate —James Stuckey's Amethyst V., by Lord Normanby—Amethyst, bred by Murray, Roberts and Co, 1 and champion prize (L2); James Stuckey’s Amethyst-XII., 2. Heifer calved since 30th J une, 1887 ; prizes, LI and certificate—James Stuckey’s Rose 11., by Chippendale—Rose, 1. Fat Cattle. —Judges: Messrs Donald Fraser and A. McHardy. Stewards : Messrs C. E. Luxford and D. Riddiford. Best bullock ; no restrictions; prizes, L2 and LI Bidwill Bros’ roan bullock, 1 and champion prize (L2); James Lysaght, 2; Bidwill Bros, h c; Gear Meat Co, c. Best bullock, any age, unhoused; prizes, 1.2 and Ll—Bidwill Bros’ roan bullock, 1; W. C. Buchanan’s red and white, 2; J. Stuckey’s Hereford shorthorn he; Bidwill Bros, c. Best bullock calved since 30th J une, 1886; prizes, L2 and Ail —Bidwill Bros’ roan bullock, 1 and Freeman R. Jackson’s special prize ; Bidwill Bros, 2 ; Gear Meat Co, h c. Best bullock calved since 30th June, 1888 ; prizes, L2 and LI — Bidwell Bros’ roan bullock, 1. Cow, any age or breed; prizes, L2 and Ll—Gear Meat Company, bred by Russell, 1 and champion prize (L2); Gear Meat Company, bred by Russell, 2 ; Jas. Stuckey’s Hereford shorthorn, h c; Bidwill Bros, c. Best cow or heifer, calved since 30th June, 1887; prizes, L2 and Ll—Gear Meat Company, bred by Mr Goodison, 1. Best veal calf, not exceeding eight weeks old; prizes,’ LI and certificate—H. Eglington’s strawberry calf, 1; Jas. Kearney, 2. Ayrshires. —Judge: Mr J. Gemmell. Stewards: Messrs J. Martin jun., T. _ W. Caverhill, and Davis, Bull, any age; prizes, L2 and Ll—Alex Douglas, bred by Mr Go wan, 1 and champion prize (L 8); James Little’s Laird o’ Coekpen 11., 2; C. J. Levidge, h c. Bull calved since 30th J une, 1888 ; prizes, LI and 10s —James Little’s Kilmarnock, by Laird o’ Coekpen—Duke of Cashmere, 1; Edward Olson’s Star, 2; J. Little’s Hawarden, h c. Bull calved since 30th J une, 1889; prizes, LI and certificate Edward Olson’s Dandy, by Morning Star—Fairy, 1; S. S. Mason’s Sir Watkin, 2; H. D. Crawf rd’s Quentin Durward, h c. Best cow, any age, in milk or in calf; prizes, LI arid 10s—-A. Douglas’ Lily, by Duke-Jenny, bred by Mr W. Cowan, 1 and champion prize (L2); A. Douglas’ Lady Don 11., 2; Joseph and Phillips’ Jenny, c. Heifer, 3 years old, in calf or in milk; prizes, LI and 10s—A. Douglas’ Princess, by Lord Bute—Polly, bred by Mr W. Cowan, 1; A, Douglas’ Lady Kil-

prfde, 2. Heifer calved since 30th June, 1888 ; prize. LI and certificate—A. Douglas, bred by Mr Cowan, 1; H. D. Crawford’s Myotte, 2 ; W, Bramley’a Young Mary, o. Alderney or Jersey Cattle. —Judge - Mr J. Ferguson. Stewards: Messrs J. Martin, jun, T. W. Caverhill, and Davis. Bull any age; prizes, LI and certificate—A. Douglas, 10 months old, 1. Cow or heifer any age; prizes, LI-.and certificate —H. Stratford’s Alderney Bertha, bred by Sir W. Fitzherbert, 1;“ F. A. Majendie’s Lady, 2; A. Douglas, c. Dutoh Friesian— Judges: Mr J. Ferguson. Stewards: Messrs J,/Martin, ; jun, T. WV Caverhill, and Davis. Bull any age ; prize, Ll 10s—Joseph and Phillips' Duke of Alva, bred by J, Grigg, 1; Joseph and Phillips’ Prince of Orange, 2. Cow -or heifer any age ; prizes, LI and certificate—Joseph Knight’s Bell, bred bv Mr A. Rush, 1. Polled Angus— Judges : Mensrs Donald and Knight.. Stewards : Messrs J. Martin, jun, T. W. Caverhill, and Davis. Bull any age; prizes, LI and certificate—A. Douglas’, bred by New Zealand and Australian Land Company. 1 and 2. Cow or heifer any age ; prizes, LI and certificate —A. Douglas', bred by Murray, Roberts, and Co., 1. SHEEP. Naturally the Romney Marsh, as the most favoured “all round” sheep was the best represented numerically, and, in the opinion ■ of most visitors, in quality also. Quite the distinct feature of their class were two rams shown by Mr Alfred Matthews, of Featherston, whose fame as a successful breeder of Romneys remains unequalled. One of these two animals, who was shown in the under 18 months class was declared by mauy to be the result of a sort of special effort of nature, so remarkable was he in carcase and fleece, though some judges looked dubiously at hia curly wool, and suggested that it looked more like Lincoln than Romney. The other, an older ram, was awarded the ohampionship. Messrs Bryant Bros, also obtained championship honours for a ewe of their own breeding. Of the other exhibitors Messrs C Pbarazyn, R. Cobb, G. Wheeler, H. Egliuton, and Bidwill Bros, were most successful. Some exceedingly good merino sheep were exhibited, Messrs C. and C. Goulter gaining the ram championship. Mr J. W. Chapman, of Johnsonville (where the hilly country is in his favour), a ! so took several prizes. The Lincolns, as a whole, were almost equal to the Romneys. The monopoly Mr Matthews has of Romney Marsh championships Mr J. Raycer, of the Taratahi, enjoys in Lincolns. Mr Rayner’s ram (bred by Mr J. B. Sutton, of Southland) whioh was made champion on Wednesday has had the same honour previously awarded to him at Palmerston North and Carterton, and was only beaten at Maaterton the other day, and at Welling, ton last year, by another ram of Mr Rayner’s own breeding. A ewe, bred and exhibited by Mr W. Wilson, of Whenuakura, was champion in her class, and Mr Wilson was the largest prizetaker. Mr Rayner had five exhibits, with which he took four first prizes and one second rather a remarkable record. Messrs R. B. Hamilton (Manutahi), R. Hair, and Perry Brothers also showed some first class Lincolns and took several prizes. Mr P. C. Threkeld and Mr John Haydon, of Canterbury, divided honours in the Leicester claes. Toere*were also a very nice lot of Down sheep exhibited, "Mr A. McKenzie (Featherston) took most prizes for Shropshires ; and in Hampsbires Mr Fred. Monckton (Featherston) won the ohampionship, and was very closely run by Mr Max Friedlander, of Ashburton. Messrs Deans, Buchanan, and Stuokey were tho principal exhibitors of Southdowns. The fat sheep attracted ' a great deal of attention, and were pronounced as prime a lot as one could wish to see. Interest was principally centred in the competi. tion for the trophy, valued at fifteen guineas, given by ths New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agenoy Company for the best pen of freezers (five). Messrs Bidwill Bros., Wheeler, Garforth, Engles, W. C. Buchanan, J. R. Lysaght, R. Wilson, T. Thatcher, Stuckey, and A. McKeDziß competed, and the duality of the various pons was so even that the judges had considerable difficulty in arriving at a decision. Eventually they decided in favour of five Shropshire Downs, shown by Mr Lysaght, whioh were awarded the priz3. Mr Garforth had the champion short wool pen, and the Gear Meat Company carried off the championship in longwools for five crossbred wethers bred by Mr K. McKenzie, of Featherston, Mr A. McKenzie, Mr W. C. Buohanan, Mr Stuckey, and Mr Thatcher were also prizetakers, and the show of fat sheep generally was exceedingly creditable. Bather an interesting exhibit were some long and short woolled lambs, for which Mr A. Wilkinson and Mr T. P. Allen were awarded first prizes. Following is the prize list :

Merinos. —Judge : Mr A. McClean. Steward : Mr W. H. Broderick. Ram above 18 months ; prizes, LI and 10s—Cyrus and Chas Goulter, 1; R. W. -Chapman, 2 ; R. W. Chapman, 3. Two rams, above 18 months; prizes, LI and certificate—Cyrus-and Chas. Goulter, 1, and chan p ion prize (L2); It. W. Chapman, 2. Lincolns.— Judge: Mr A. McHardy. Stewards: Messrs W. Grace, A. McKenzie, and C. C. Pharazyn. Ram above 18 months ; prizes, L2 and LI—J, Raynor’s, bred by J. B. Sutton, lambed by September, 1884, 1, and champion prize (L 5); J. W. Baker, 2 ; W. Wilson, 3 and he. Ram under 18 months ; prizes, L2 and 10s—Robert Hair’s, 1; W. Wilson, 2; Perry Bros, 3 ; W. Wilson, he ; Robert Hair, c. Two rams under 18 months ; prizes, LI and certificate—R B. Hamilton, 1; W. Wilson, 2 ; R. B. Hamilton, he. Ewe above 18 months, with lamb at foot; prizes, L2 and LI—W. Wilson, 1, and champion prize (LI) ; W. Wilson, 2; Perry Bros, he. Ewe above 18 months ;;prizes, L2 and certificate—J. Rayner, 1; J. Haydon, 2. Ewe under 18 months; prizes, El and certificate.— J. Rayner, 1; R. B. Hamilton, 2 ; Perry Bros, 3 1; W. Wilson, he; R. B. Hamilton, c. Two ewes under 18 monthf.; prizes, LI and certificate. —J. Rayner, 1 and 2; Perry Bras, h c; R. B. Hamilton, c. Romney Marsh. - Judge : Mr A. Turnbull. Stewards : Messrs J. Mcßae and W. Wardell, Ram over 18 months; prizes, L2 and LI. —Alfred Matthews, 1 and champion prize (L 5); Bidwill BrosVbred by J. Reid, Oamaru. 2; Robert Cobb, 3 ; A. Matthews, h c; G. Wheeler, a, Two Rams above 18 months; prizes, Li and certificate.—A. Mathews, 1; G. Wheeler, c. Ram under 18 months; prizes, L2 and 10s.—A, Matthews, i; G.

Wheeler, .2; H. Eglington. 3. Two. rams under IB.;months ; prizes, I*l and certificate.A. Matthews, 1; C. Pharazyn, j2 andc; Hi Eglington,-,h c. Ewe above 18 months, with l&tnb at foot; prizes, 1.2 and Ll.—Bryant; Bros,! ar4 champioh prize (L 3); Bryant Bros, 2; H. H. Walters, 3; H. Eglington, h c ; Cobb,’ c. Ewe above 18 months; prizes, LI and certificate.—A. Matthews, 1; Joseph and Phillips, 2; W. B. Allen, 3; J c eeph and Phillips, c. Ewe unler 18 months); prizes, LI and certificate.—A. Matthews, l"; G. Wheeler, 2; A. Matthews, 3;. Bidwill Bros, c. Two ewes under 18 months.—A. Matthews,!; Bidwill Bros, 2; H. Eglington, 3. Shropshire Downs.—Judges : Messrs C. T. Dudley and J. Gough. Steward :Mr H. Braithwaithe. —Ram above 18 months—G. A. Fairbrother, 1; Two rams above 18 months ; prizes, LI and 10s-A. McKenzie, bred by Mr C. McLean, 1 and 2. Two rams, under 18 months; prize*, LI and certificate—A. McKenzie, bred by G. McLean, 1. Hampshire Downs.—Judges : Messrs C. T. Dudley and J. Gough. Steward :Mr H. Braithwaite. Ram under 18 months ; prizes, LI and 10s—Max Frie Jlander, 1 and 2 ; Fred Monckton, 3. Two rams under 18 months ; prizes, LI and certificate—F. Monckton, 1. Ewe above 18 months, with lamb at foot; prizes, LI and certificate—F. Monckton, 1 and champion prize (LI); F. Monckton, 2. Ewe under 18 mouths : prizes, LI and certificate— F. Monckton, 1 and 2. Two ewes under 18 months; prizes, 1,1 and certificate—Max Friedlander, 1; J. Monckton, 2. Leicester. Judge: Mr A. Turnbull. Stewards : Messrs J. Mcßae and W. Wardell. —Ram under IS months ; prizes, LI and 10s— P. C. Threlkeld, 1; J. Haydon, 2; P. C. Threlkeld, c and h c. Two rams under 18 months; prizes, LI and certificate —J. Haydon, 1; P. C. Threlkeld, 2 and 3. Ewe above 18 months, with iamb at foot; prizes, LI and certificate—J. Haydon, 1 and 2. Fat Sheep.—Judges : Messrs A. Turnbull, Gough, and Douglas. Stewards': Messers F. L. Jackson. E. Barber, and A. Gadsby.—Five Down, or Down cross wethers, above 18 months and not exceeding 30 months ; prizes, LI and 10s—S. Garforth. 6 Southdown wethers, 1 and prize for champion pen shortwools (L 3) ; J. Stuckey, 2. Five Down, or Down cross wethers, under 18 months ; prizes, LI and 10s —A. McKenzie, 1; W. C. Buchanan, 2. Five long wooled wethers, above 18 months and net exceeding 30 months —A. Matthews. Five long wooled wethers under) 18 months—A, Matthews, 1; Bidwill Bros," 2. Five cross bred wethers, of any age; prizes, LI and 10s—Gear Meat Company, bred by Mr K.- McKenzie, 1 and pr'ze for chamoion pen of longwools (L 3); \V. C. Buchanan. Five wethers, of any cross or breed, suitable for freezing; prizes, L 3, L2, and LI—J. R. Lysaght, 1 and fifteen-guinea cup presented by New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company for the best pen of freezers ; J. R. Lysaght, 2 ; S. Garforth, 3. Five wethers, any age, unshorn, most suitable for freezing and calculated to produce the most valuable fleece; prizes, LI and 10s—T. Thatcher, land 2. Five fat ewes; prizes, LI and 10s —J. artd G. Brown, 1 ; W. C. Buchanan, 2. Five longwooled lambs, unshorn ; prizes, LI and 10s—T. P. Allen, 1. Five short-wooled lambs, unshorn ; prizes, LI and 10s—A. Wilkinson, 1; H. D. Crawford, 2. First prize was awarded to Mr T. Thatcher’s extra exhibit of five crossbred sheep. PIGS. In the absence of Mr Rowe, the show of pigs was only a fair one, but several of Mr Rowe’s breeding were awarded first prizes. The Gear Company exhibited some very good pigs, and Mr John Deans was unbeaten in the Berkshire class. Prize list:— Judge : Mr J. Rayner. Steward : Mr J. Broderick. Berkshire, breed.—Best boar any age; prizes, L2 and 10s—Gear Meat Company’s The Pet, bred by J. Rowe, 1 and J. Gear’s special prize of LI ; A. Coulter, 2. Best breeding sow any age, in pig or having pigged since September Ist, 1889 (date of last pigging to be stated) ; prizes, LI and 10s—Gear Meat Company's Miss Jumbo, 1; A. Coulter, 2; Gear Company’s Rachael, bred by J. Rowe, c. Yorkshire breed.—Best boar any age; prizes, LI and 10s—S. S. Mason’s Jumbo, bred by J. Rowe, 1; John Deans, 2 and c. Best boar over 6 and under 9 months ; prize, LI—J. Deans, 1; Dr J. G. F. Wilford’s Duke, 2 ; J. Deans, c. Best breeding sow, in pig or having pigged since September Ist; prizes, LI and 10s—S. S. Mason’s Pride of Cantetbury, bred by J. Rowe, 1; R. McNab, 2. Litter of pigs (with sow) of not less that 6, and not to exceed 2 months ; prizes. LI and 10s—S. S. Mason, 1. Sow over 6 months and under 9 months ; prize, 10s—Dr J. G. F. Wilfords Duchess, 1. Porkers, any breed, in pens of five; prize, LI —Gear Company, 1. HORSES. The exhibition of horses, so far as it went, was one of the disappointments of the Show. The trial and judging of the light horses and ponies was to. take place yesterday, and only the draught and blood horses were judged on Wednesday. These were a very moderate lot, with a few exceptions. Mr T. M. Wilford’s mare Blossom, by Prince Charlie, which was awarded championship honours, is one of the exceptions, being an animal that would take good rank in any class. There were one or two excellent pairs, also, notably those exhibited by Mr M. Gall. It is to be remembered, however, that the country immediately round Wellington is not so noted for horses as that in the vicinity of country towns where shows are held, and that it will not always pay owners to bring their horses here to exhibit. A very meagre lot of thoroughbreds were showD, and in the one ease in which the judges awarded prizes they were of opinion that the competing animals were out of their class. A freak of nature, in the shape of a three-year-old colt standing about two feet high, is among the “ horses ” on exhibition. Prize-list:—

Draught Horse 3. Judges : Messrs J. Gemmell, R. Wellwood. Stewards : Messrs J. C. McKerrow, C. Bidwill and A. Matthews. Filly foaled since Ist August, 1889 ; prizes, LI and certificate —H. D. Crawford’s b Bonnie, by Young Scotchman, 1. Gelding or mare in regular work, any age ; prizes, LI and certificate —T. M. Wilford’s ch mare Blossom, by Royal Charlie, 1 and champion prize (L 3); F. W. Cottrell and Co’s bl gelding, 2. Light draught mare or gelding, suitable for general farm use; prizes, L2 and Ll—Wm. Jillet’sb mare Kitty, bred by A, Brown, 1; A. Coulter, 2; Wm. Ebden’a b mate Darling, 3. Pair of horses, mares or geldings in regular work; prizes, Buckeye reaper and binder prize of L 5 5 and LI Matthew Gall’s g geldings Charlie, by Scotchman, and Tom, by Sir William Wallace, 1; A. Hastie’s b geldings Knight and Nuggett, 2; F. W. Cottrell and Co’s b geldings, 3. Mare in foal

cr with foal at foot; prizes, LI and certificate —W. N. Stage’s bay mare,-bred by Mr Howie,

Blood Horses.— Judges: Messrs R. Aidworth and H. Gaisford. Stewards : Messrs P. H. Dickson, N. Grace, and J. Drummond. Colt foaled since August Ist, 1889 ; prizes, LI and certificate—D. Judd’s b colt, by Itepo— Nell, 1, Mare in foal or with foal at foot; prizes, L2 and certificate—H, D. Crawford’s C “ Stitches, by Patriarch, 1; JV Pringle’s ch m Giriri, by Puriri—Lady Napier, 2. IMPLEMENTS. To many visitors this ia the most interesting feature of the Show. - For convenience, we class what are entersd as “Implements” and “Special Stands” together. Among the principal exhibitors are Messrs D. W. Mills and Co., who have a splendid collection. They show : Hornsby’s swmgjplough, 1 wheel and 2 wheel ploughs ; Hornby’s improved combined digging and general purpose plough ; pony and orchard ploughs ; Howard’s new O.L, digging plough ; Howard’s expanding horse-hce and scarifier ; Howard’s zig-zag harrows ; Hornsby’s celebrated Paragon combined reaper and mower : Hornsby’s enclosed gear combined reaper and mower ; Hornsby’s enclosed gear two-horse mowing machine; American horse hay rack, light and strong (a great labour saving implement in the field); chaff cutters, for hand and horse-power; oat and bean crushers. They have also a large collection of farm and garden implements, including the celebrated Planet, jr., implements, combined seed drills and cultivators, single and double wheel hoes, horse hoes and cultivators, celery earthing ploughs, potato digging ploughs, lawn and garden rollers, lawn mowers, collection of churns (comprising the rectangular, Davis’ patent swing and cylinder churns), butter workers, butter spades, scoops, knives, and pats ; a collection of dairy utensils, comprising, milk carriers, milk cans and panß, skimmers, strainers, patent honey extractor, and an exhibit of splendidly made binder 'twine, iff threo grades, viz, pure Manilla, mixed Manilla, and flax, and pure flax. This twine is very evenly made, and of good colour. Mess s Mills and Co. also exhibited the Do Laval cream separator, in working order. Messrs Wilkins also have a very fine show of implements, both in the competitions and for exhibition only. For competition the firm show two Victoria cream separators, one lOOgals, and tho other 25gals ; also a Victoria cream butter tester, dairy thermometer, float therir.omoter, glass extract measures, fibrono press rings, cream perforated pans, collars, and nipples, milk dishes, thermometer, cylinder, and barrel churns, Cbeny’s butter workers, Reid’s butter workers, and enamelled butter slab. Their stand shows an excellent lot of implements, comprising grain drills, ploughs cf various kinds, harrows, spray pumps, lawn mowers, timber jacks, crosscut saws, scarifiers, etc.

The Woleeley sheep-shearing machine is the principal exhibit of Messrs Levin and Co. They also show the McCormick and Brantford reaper and binder, the Massey mower, Quibble’s, Little’s, and Dunton’s sheep dip, &c. Mr J. E. Hayes shows an improved oyolone spray pump of his own invention, and Mr F. W. Greville a patent milk cooler. In woolpresses jthero is both number and variety, and other classes of implements are represented by the exhibits of Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co., Andrews r.nd Beavan, Reid and Gray, Hugo Weitheim, Wood, Shand and Co., Ross and Muir, A. V, Knapp, C. W. Fisher and Co., D. Murray, F G. Moore, Booth, Macdonald and Co.. Josephs and Phillips, D. Donald, and Taylor and Bremmer. The Buckeye Company show a number of their celebrated reapers and binders and mowing machines.

(per press association.) Oamaru, November 20. The show of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association to-day was largely attended, the number of exhibits- showed a small decrease on last year, although the quality was kept up. The most noticeable de. ficiency was in Ayrshire cattle, the cup in this class was taken by Mr W. Cowan. Mr A. B. Smith took the cup for merino sheep ; Leicesters, Hon M. Holmes ; Lincolns, Hon M. Holmes ; dairy produce, Miss Morton.

Oamaru,' November 21. There was a large attendance at the Show, the largest that has yet assembled at a similar gathering. The weather was fine, and the show of stock excellent. The Hon M. Holmes took the cup for draft horses, and the New Zealand and Agricultural Company for polled angu3 cattle. Everything passed off pleasantly and smoothly, and the Society will be able to congratulate itself on a substantial balance in hand after paying all expenses. Auckland, November 20. The Whangarei Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Show was held yesterday at Whangarei. With the exception of horses the Show was not equal in numbers and quality to those of previous years. Dunedin, November 23. The total entries received for the A. and P. Show number 850, whioh shows a considerable falling off, attributed to the fact of no prize money beiug given.

November 24. Owing to the faot of no prize money offering, tho Otago Agricultural Association entries this year only total 850, against 1600 last year. The falling off is mainly In shornThe entries of draught horses and Ayrshire oattle are good, whilst there is a better display of agricultural implements than usual. Canterbury breeders enter less this year.

Dunedin, November 25. Fine weather was experienced for. the Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show to day, but as the day was devoted to judging, not a groat many attended. The quality of the stock exhibited was very good, but the decrease in the entries and the absence of a number of Oamaru and Christchurch breeders who usually exhibit detracted somewhat from the interest. Messrs Deans, Garforth, Menlove, Reid, and many others were conspicuous by their absence In the classes where they usually show. In the cattle, polled Angus and Ayrshire were well represented, and the quality excellent ; hub

in ahorthorns there was a large falling off in the exhibits, and the quality was fair. The N.Z. and A.L, Company took both Championships in ahorthorns and for bull in Polled Angus, Mr Wallis,' of Southland, tak. -- ing it for cows, Messrs A. and J. MciFarlane took the championship for cows, and Mr Cowan took it for bulla. The dairy and fat cattle were few in number. The latter though smaller in size were deemed to be equal in quality to former years. Mr Clarke (Timaru) took the prize for fat cattle. In sheep there was also a falling off in the number, but the quality was fully maintained. In merinos there wa3 no strong combing shown. Mr Watson Sheehan took the championship for rams and Mr Jno. Johnston for ewes. In Leioesters, Mr J. Reid (Elderslie) took the championship for rams, and Mr M. Croslie (Southland) for ewes, these, with the Hon M. Holmes and Little Bros., being the chief prize-takers. Some splendid Lincolns were shown, but the N.Z. and A.L. Company and the Hon M. Holmes were the only exhibitors, the former taking both championships. In Romney Marsh, Mr James Fulton took the championship for rams and Mr John Reid for ewes. The Hon M. Holmes obtained several Beconds. No Down sheep were entered for competition, but some Shropshire Downs, shown by Mr W. Dobie, were highly commended. The Hon M. Holmes was the .only exhibitor in Cheviots, taking two firsts. Two pens of fat sheep were entered by the Land Company, each taking first award. There was a splendid show of implements.

November 23. The weather was fine for the second day of the Show, but the attendauce was somewhat disappointing, numbering 5000. The entries were poor, but the competition was fairly keen. In draught stock Hard Times took the championship for entires, and Queen of Quality for mares. The rings throughout were good. In blood stock Le Loup was given first award over Good King, and a colt by that sire, out of Ouida, had a wtdk. over in the two-year-olds. There was a fair show of hacknoy and carriage horses. In dairy produce there were comparatively few entries. Mrs Diack was the principal prizotaker in butter. The factories showed a good deal of cheese, Stirling taking first for old arid Inch Clutha for new. There was no competition to speak of in hams and bacon, five out of seven prizes going to A. and J. MeParlane. In the leaping contest Novice took first, and in jumping over bare wire Jubilee was first, with Robin Hood second.