WELLINGTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1185, 16 November 1894, Page 18

WELLINGTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL SHOW. Patron: His Excellency the Governor. President : Mr W. H. Beetham. Yice-Presi-dent • Mr E. W. Mills. General Committee : Messrs H. H. Beetham* J. Bidwill, W. E. Bidwill, P. Bradey, W. S. Broderick* if. Cook, A. D. Crawford, W. A. Eitzherbert, Wl G. Poster, W. A. Grace, C. H. Izard, J. Kebbell, W. Lingard, P. A. Majendie, A. Matthews, A. McKenzie, L. Nathan, Dr A. K. Newman, Messrs A. E. Pearce, Chas. Pharazyn, E. J. Riddiford, G. H. Scales, D. Sladden, J. Stuckey. Hon. Treasurer : Mr W. H. Millward. Hon Analyst: Mr W. Skey. Hon Yet. Surgeon: Mr Thos. Michie, M.R.C.V.S. Secretary : Mr Henry D. O’Callaghan. First Day—Wednesday, November 14. The Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s fifth annual show began at their grounds, Petone, yesterday. On the whole the show is quite equal to those held in previous years, the quality of the stock being excelled, especially in sheep and cattle. The show of Ayrshire cattle was the finest ever seen on the ground. In sheep the Romney Marsh and Lincoln breeds were particularly strongclasses. The weather yesterday was fine in the early part of the day, but in the afternoon a cold northerly wind sprang up. The attendance, as is usually the case on “ judging day,” was limited to exhibitors and the officials. With fine weather to-day there should be a large attendance. The weather late last night, unfortunately, looked anything but favourable for to-day. The total number of entries this year is 864,106 more than last year, and with the exceptions of the shows held in 1890 and 1891, when poultry was included, the largest number of entries yet received. There is a falling off in the number of cattle and sheep exhibited, but there is an increase in the entries of horses, and produce and implements. The details of the entries received at the various shows held by the Association are as follow: —

The entries of sheep were made up as follow : —Lincoln, 39; Romney Marsh, 104; Southdown, 26; English Leicester, 4; Cotswold, 12; Hampshire Downs, 3 ; fat sheep, 32. A good lot of Southdown sheep were shown, the competing breeders being Messrs Scales and Mowbray, of the Lower . Hutt; J. Stuckey, Opaki; Williams and Beetham, Masterton ; and W. C, Buchanan, Gladstone. Mr Stuckey's English-bred rams were awarded first and second prizes, the one bred by the Pangham Harbour Company, Chichester,, securing the championship, and Mr Buchanan's ewe, bred by himself, gained a similar honour. There was a great show of Lincpln sheep. The principal exhibitors were Messrs Perry Brothers, Masterton ; E. J. Riddiford, Lower Hutt; W. Wilson, Waverley ; T. Tanner, Hastings; and Williams and - Beetham, Masterton. The competition was very keen in most of the classes, especially in the aged ewe class, the judges having the greatest difficulty in deciding between Mr Wilson’s two sheep. His ewe, by a ram bred by himself, secured the championship. This was a splendid animal, and the experts were- delighted with her. Her companion, by an imported sire, beat her at the Palmerston show, but she managed to reverse the decision on this occasion. This is the first time the successful ewe has secured a first prize. The other ewe has been most successful, having secured championships &t m Palmerston two years in succession and at Wanganui in 1893. Mr Wilson’s sheep, which were in splendid fettle, also carried off several other prizes. In all he secured one championship, six firsts, four seconds, and one third. Mr Tanner’s ram, which won at Palmerston last year, secured the championship, beatr ing another ram owned by Mr Tanner which won the championship at the show at Palmerston last month. Messrs Perry Bros.’ ram which won' at the Masterton show was passed over. Mr W. McKenzie’s ram, bred by Perry Bros., which carried off the championship at the Carterton show, was only commended. Messrs Perry Bros, showed good sheep, but it seemed to be the general opinion that the animals were very much out of condition. In the opinion of the authorities on the subject the majority of the Romney Marsh exhibits were described as splendid ' specimens of the breed, while on the other hand there were some of the sheep ‘‘ exhibited not up to show form. The principal exhibitors were Messrs R. Cobb, Palmerston; Gray Bros., Masterton ; T. • p. Eglinton, Hutt ; Bidwill Bros., " Featherston; P. Mungavin, Porirua ; A. Matuhews, Featherston; W. A. Pitzhcrbert, Lower Hutt; and F. Death, Pahautanui, Mr A. Matthews, one of the most successful breeders of this class of sheep in the Colony, having won 16 championships at the 17 shows lie has competed, who ,was an absent©© last year to indisposition, was again an exhibitor, and he made a most successful re-appoaranco. A ram of his own breeding won the championship, and Mr Matthews went very near winning the double. One of his ewes, which would have been awarded first prize, and probably the championship also, was considered by the judge to have more than a year’s growth of wool on, and he therefore declined to award her a prize. Mr Matthews declares that the )'

and he has protested against the decision. A ewe owned by Mr J. Best, of Ohariu, which beat Mr Matthews’ animal, was awarded the championship. Mr Cobb s ram, Surprise,'which won the championship at the Palmerston Show, and secured the first prize at the Christchurch Show, was entered, but did not compete. He was so much knocked about on the voyage from Lyttelton that Mr Cobb decided not to put him in the pen. The absence of such a fine animal no doubt robbed the competition of some interest. Messrs Gray Bros.’ rams, which were first at the Masterton Show and second and highly commended at Carterton, were passed over by the judges. The decision of the judges in regard to the pen of five hoggets (rams) was much criticised. Gray Bros.’ pen, it was thought, should have secured the prize. Messrs Gray Bros, were successful with their young ewes, securing both first and second prizes. Messrs H. Eglinton, P. Mungavin and P. Death also secured first prizes. The only competitors in Cotswolds were Messrs H. E. Davidson, Kereru, and E. W. Dorset, Carterton, and they divided „the prizes/ Mr Davidson’s ram carried off the ohampionship. Mr P. C. Threlkeld and A. O’Brien were the only exhibitors of English Leicesters and Hampshire Downs respectively, and all their exhibits were awarded prizes. Mr O’Brien’s Hampshire Down ram secured a championship. The fat sheep were good, Messrs Bidwill Bros, and Mr W. C. Buchanan dividing honours. The fat lambs were excellent. Messrs A. and C. Crawford and J. Stuckey took first prizes for their exhibits. Following is the prize list in this section : LINCOLN BREED. (Stewards : A. Walker and Wm. Welch.) Bam aoove 18 months. First prize, £2; 2nd, <£1 —Thomas Tanner’s, 1 and champion ; Thomas Tanner’s, 2; Wm. Wilson’s, breeder J. B. Sutton, 3 ; W. C. Buchanan’s, v.h.c.; Perry Bros.’, h.c.; W. McKenzie’s, breeder Perry Bros.’, c. Two rams above 18 months. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s —Wm. Wilson’s, 1 and 2; Thomas Tanner’s, 3. Earn under 18 months. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, <£l Wm. Wilson’s, 1; W. C. Buchanan’s, 2 ; Thomas Tanner’s, 3 and h.c.; Perry Bros’., v.h.c. Two rams under 18 months. First prize, .£1; 2nd, LOs— Wm. Wilson’s, 1; Thomas Tanner’s, 2; Perry Bros.’, 3. Pen of five hoggets (rams). Special prize, £s—Thomas Tanner’s, 1. Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 —Wm. Wilson’s, 1 and champion; Wm. Wilson’s, 2. Dry ewe above 18 months. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s —Wm. Wilson’s, 1. Ewe under 18 months. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 —Wm. Wilson’s, 1 and 2 ; Perry Bros.’, 3 and c.; Thomas Tanner’s, h.c. and v.h.c. Two ewes under 18 months. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s Wm. Wilson’s, 1; Thomas Tanner’s, 2.

ROMNEY MARSH BREED. (Stewards: John Oates, John Eaynor, O. P. Lynch, F. Welch.) Earn above 18 months. First prize (special); £2 ; 2nd, £1 Alfred Matthews’, 1 and champion ; A. Matthews’, 2; Eobt. Cobb’s, 3 and v.h.c. Two rams above 18 months. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s —Gray Bros.’, 1; Alfred Matthews’, 2. Earn under 18 months. First prize, £2; 2nd, £l—H. Eglinton’s, 1; P. Mungavin’s, 2; A. C. Lang’s, 3; Gray Bros.’, v.h.c. Two rams under 18 months. First prize, £1 Is; 2nd, 10s —P. Mungavin’s, 1; E. Cobb’s, 2 ; Bidwill Bros.’, 3 ; H. Eglinton’s, v.h.c. Pen of five hoggets (rams). Special prize, £5 —Thos. P. Allen’s, 1; Gray Bros.’, 2; Bidwill Bros.’, c. Best pen of two hoggets (rams), bred by and the bona fide property of residents in the Hutt County. First prize (special), £2; 2nd, £1; 3rd, 10s —P. Mungavin’s, 1; Jas. Best’s, 2; Thos. P. Allen’s, v.h.c. Ewe above 18 months, with lamb at foot. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 —Jas. Best’s, 1 and champion; Thos. P. Allen’s, 2 and 3; Alfred Matthews’, v.h.c. Dry ewe above 18 months. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s —F. Death’s, 1 and v.h.c.; Gray Bros.’, 2; E. W. Dorset’s, 3 ; G. H. Scales’, c. Ewe under 18 months. First prize, £2; 2nd, £1 —Gray Bros.’, 1 and- 2; Bidwill Bros.’, 3 ; H. Eglinton’s, h.c.; Eobt. Cobb’s, c. Two ewes under 18 months. First prize, £1 Is ; 2nd, 10s — P. Mungavin’s, 1 and v.h.c.; Bidwill Bros.’, 2; Gray Bros.’, 3 ; Eobt. Cobb’s, c. Best pen of two ewes under 18 months, bred by and the bona fide property of residents in the Hutt County. Special prize, £2 2s H. Eglinton’s, 1; Thos. P. Allen’s, 2; ; Samuel Death’s, 3.

ENGLISH LEICESTER BREED. (Steward : A. J. Pilmer.) Earn above 18 months. Firstprize, £1; 2nd, certificate—P. C. Threlkeld’s, 1 and 2. Earn under 18 months. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, certificate —P. C. Threlkeld’s, 1 and 3. COTSWOLD BREED. Earn above 18 months. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, certificate —H. F. Davidson’s, breeder Game, 1 and champion. Earn under 18 months. First prize, 10s; 2nd, certificate —E. W. Dorset’s, 1 and 2; H. F. Davidson’s, 3 and v.h.c. Ewe above 18 months. First prize, 10s; 2nd, certificate —H. F. Davidson’s, breeder Game, 1. Ewe under 18 months. First prize, 10s ; 2nd, certificate —E. W. Dorset’s, 1 and 2; H. F. Davidson’s, 3. SOUTHDOWN BREED. (Stewards : 11. Eglinton and T. P. Allen.) Earn above 18 months. First prize (special), £2; 2nd, certificate—James Stuckey’s Cambridgeshire VIII., breeder Pangham Harbour Company, Solssey, Chichester, England, I and champion; James Stuckey's Emperor, brooder J. S. Hodgson, Lytbo Hill, Surrey, England, 2; Scales and Mowbray’s, 3. Earn under 18 months. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s—James Stuckey’s, 1 and 3 ; Scales and Mowbray’s, 2. Two rams, under 18 months. First prize, £1; 2nd, certificate—James Stuckey’s, 1 and 2. Pen of fivo hoggets (rams). Prize, £3 3s — James Stuckey’s, 1. Ewe above 18 months, with lamb at foot. First prize, £1; 2nd, J,Qs —James Stuckey’s, 1 and 2 ; Scales and t? • ' 7T"

Mowbray’s, h.c. Dry ewe above 18 months. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s —W. C. Buchanan’s, 1 and champion; James Stuckey’s, 2; Scales and Mowbray’s, h.c. Ewe under 18 months. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s —W. C. Buchanan’s, 1; Scales and Mowbray’s, 2; James Stuckey’s, v.h.c., h.c. and c. Two ewes under 18 months. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s—W. C. Buchanan’s, 1; James Stuckey’s, 2 and h.c. HAMPSHIRE DOWNS. Earn above 18 months. First prize, £1; 2nd, certificate —A. O’Brien’s, breeder Judd, 1 and champion; A. O’Brien’s, 2 and 3. EAT SHEEP. (Stewards: David Dick and Wm. Welch.) Ten Down or Down-cross wethers, suitable for freezing. Sheep to be bred, fattened by, and the bona fide property of the exhibitor, and not to be under 541 b or over 741 b frozen weight. First prize (special), £5; 2nd (special), £2 2s; 3rd, £1 —W. C. Buchanan’s, 1; Bidwill Bros.’, 2; S. Garford’s, 3. Ten wethers, long- , wools, or long-woolled crosses, suitable for freezing. First prize (special), £5; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £l—N. Grace’s, 1; Bidwill Bros.’, 2. Five sheep, shortwools, under 18 months, most suitable for freezing. Special prize of £2 2s —Bidwill Bros.’, 1. Five sheep, longwools, under 18 months, most suitable for freezing. Special prize of £2 2s —Bidwill Bros.’, 1. Five Down or Downcross wethers above 18 months, and not exceeding 30 months. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 —W. C. Buchanan’s, 1. Five Down or Down-cross wethers under 18 months. First prize, £2; 2nd, £l—W. C. Buchanan’s, 1. Five long - woolled wethers above 18 months and not exceeding 30 months. First prize, £2; 2nd, £1 —W. C. Buchanan’s, 1 ; G. H. Scales’, 2. Five long-woolled wethers under 18 months. First prize, £2; 2nd, £1 —Bidwill Bros’., 1 ; W. C. Buchanan’s, 2. Five wethers of any age or breed. First prize, £2; 2nd, £1 —W. C. Buchanan’s, 1; H. Eglinton’s, 2. Five wethers, any age, unshorn, most suitable for freezing, and calculated to produce the most valuable fleece. First prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1 —Bidwill Bros’., 1. Five fat ewes, any age or breed. First prize, £2; 2nd, £1 —W. C. Buchanan’s, 1. Five long-woolled lambs, unshorn. First prize (special),£2 2s ; 2nd, £1 —A. and C. Crawford’s, 1; Thos. Campbell’s, 2. Five shortwoolled lambs, unshorn. First prize (special), £3; 2nd (special), £2. J. Stuckey’s, 1 and 2. Pigs. The pigs, although not numerous, were good, the Gear Company and Mr E. T. Mellow, of the Hutt, divided the prizes. The prizes awarded were as follow : (Steward: W. Welch.) BERKSHIRE BREED. Boar, any age. First prize (special), £2; 2nd, 10s —Gear Meat Company’s, 1; Wm. Copeland’s, 2. Boar over 6 months and under 8 months. First prize, £1 —Wm. Copeland’s, 1. Breeding show, any age, in pig, or having pigged since Ist September, 1893, date of last pigging to be stated. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s —Thos. P. Allen’s, 1. Litter of pigs (with sow), of not less than 6, and not to exceed 2 months. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s —Gear Meat Company’s, 1 and 2. YORKSHIRE BREED. Boar, any age. First prize, £2; 2nd, 10s —E. T. Mellow’s, 1; G. 11. Scales’, 2. Boar over 6 months and under 9 months. First prize, £1 —Gear Meat Company’s, 1. Breeding sow, in pig, or having pigged since Ist September, 1893. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s —E. T. Mellow’s, 1; Gear Meat Company’s, 2. Litter of pigs (with sow), of not less than 6, and not to exceed 2 months. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s —Gear Meat Company’s, 1. Sow, over 6’ months and under 9 months. First prize, 10s — Gear Meat Company’s, 1; E. T. Mellow’s, 2. Cattle. The Ayrshires were a magnificent lot, and gave the judges considerable difficulty in mading the awards. Mr S. V. Burridge took first and champion for bull any age, with Ayrshire Prince, which only succeeded in obtaining second prize at last year’s show on account of his feet being out of condition. Since then he has very much improved, and had no difficulty in carrying off premier honours. Messrs A. and C. Crawford take the first prize for bull calved since June 30th, 1892, with Kenilworth, a very fine beast. The heifers in this class j are exceptionally good, and one of the judges, who acted in a similar capacity at the Canterbury Show, states that even some of those not deemed worthy of a prize here would have been prize-takers at. the Southern exhibition. The chief exhibitors are: —Messrs S. V. Burridge, Lower Hutt; G. H. Scales, Lower Hutt; John Casey, Khandallah; A. and C. Crawford, Kilbirnie; M. McCauley, Lower Hutt; A. M. Copeland, Blackbridge ; A. A. Elkins, Masterton, and the manager Porirua Asylum. Mr J. Stuckey again has the Hereford section to himself, and his exhibits are, in the opinion of competent judges, about the best he has ever shown here. His imported bull, Duke of York, bred by Mr J. Price, of Pembridge, which only came out of quarantine on Tuesday night, was awarded a championship. The bull was in splendid condition, and reflected the greatest credit on the people in charge of the station. The Duke is a very long growing bull of good quality, and he should help to still further improve the celebrated Eangitumau herd of white faces. Mr Stuckey’s cow Amethyst XVIII., which gained second place two years ago, but was not shown last year, made a successful re-appearance, securing first prize. Mr Stuckey secured another championship with the heifer Beauty XXIV., which carried off first prize in her class last year. There was not much competition among the shorthorns, but the quality of those exhibited was fairly good. Messrs Gray Bros.’ Gunsterstone’s Florist 11., bred by Mr J. Deans, of Eiccarton, gained the first prize for bull of any age. This bull gained the championship at both the Carterton and Masterton Shows. Mr A. Matthews’ Briuce BeyaL which took first prize at

the Christchurch Show, was awarded a first in the class for bull calved since June 30, 1892, and the animal shown by Messrs Gray Bros., which was awarded second prize for bull calved since June 30, 1893, took a first at the Carterton and Masterton exhibitions. Mr A. Matthews' Waterloo’s Florist VII., which was awarded a first in the same class, was a second prize winner in Christchurch. The principal exhibitors in this class were Messrs Gray Masterton ; A. Matthews, Featherston ; and Moore Hunter, Hawera. The fat cattle were a fine lot, and attracted a good deal of admiration. Messrs Bidwill Bros, gained first and champion in the class for best unhoused bullock, any age, but were run very close by Mr V. C. Buchanan. Mr A. McKenzie took first prize in the class for best bullock calved since June 30, 1890, with a fine animal which gained a similar award at Carterton. The same exhibitor was also awarded a first in the class for best bullock calved since June 30, 1891, and this beast also had gained a first in the same class at the Carterton exhibition. Messrs Bidwill Bros., Pihautea, Featherston; A. McHardy, Hastings; A. McKenzie,“Featherston, and J. Stuckey, Opaki, were the principal exhibitors.

The Jerseys ivere a small section, but the champion bull exhibited by Mr A. Southey Baker was a really fine animal, and well deserved the award. It was bred by Mr G. Gould, Canterbury, and its sister Elderberry, also bred by Mr Gould, gained the championship in the class for cows. The weight-guessing competition attracted a good deal of interest, and large numbers of people paid for the privilege of guessing the weight of the animal selected for that purpose. The result will be published after the show. The following are the awards : (Directing stoAvard : W. E. Bidwill.) SHORTHORNS.

(Stewards : F. A. Majendie and 11. Gillies). Bull, any age. First prize, A 3; 2nd, A2 —Gray Bros.’ Gunstertone’s Florist 11., breeder J. Deans, 1. Bull, calved since 30th ■ June, 1891. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, Al —Moore Hunter’s Master of the Eing (imp.), 1. Bull, calved since 30th June, 1892. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, £l— Matthews’ Eoyal Prince, 1. Bull, calved since 30fch June, 1893. First prize, A 1; 2nd, certificate —Alfred Mathews’ Waterloo Florist VII., breeder Jno. Deans, 1; Gray Bros, roan, 2. HEREFORD CATTLE. Bull’calved since 30th June, 1892. First prize, A 1: 2nd, certificate —Jas. Stuckey’s Duke of York, breeder Jno Price, Pernbridge, Herefordshire, England,. 1 and champion. Cow, any age, in milk ox* in calf. First prize, A 1 ; 2nd, certificate— James Stuckey’s Amethyst XVIII. with her calf, 1; Jas. Stuckey’s Amethyst XVII. with her calf, 2. Heifer, calved since 30th June, 1891. First prize, A 1; 2nd, certificate —Jas. Stuckey’s Amethyst XXXVIII., I. Heifer, calved since June 30th, 1892. First prize, A 1; 2nd, cei*tificate Jas. Stuckey’s Beauty XXIV., 1 and champion. AYRSHIRE BREED. (Stewards : E. J. Judd and W. F. Bell.) Bull, any age. First prize, trophy, value A 5 ss; 2nd, A1 —S. V. Burridge’s Ayrshire Prince, breeder Mr Eankin, 1 and champion ; G. H. Scales’ McDonald, breeder J. Little, 2; A. A. Elkins’ Lord Onslow 11., breeder G. H. Scales, v.h.c. Bull calved since 30th June, 1891. First prize, Al; 2nd, 10s — Jno. Casey’s Ayrshire Prince, breeder K. B. Ferguson, Waitati, 1. Bull calved since 30th June, 1892. First prize, Al; 2nd, 10s. —A. and C. Crawford’s Kenilworth, breeder 11. D. Crawford, 1; M. McCauley’s Miramar, breeder H. D. Crawford, 2; G. H. Scales’ Lord Cranley, h.c. Bull calved since 30th June, 1893. First prize, Al; 2nd, 10s William Copeland’s Ayrshire Duke, 1 ; Manager Porirua Lunatic Asylum, |Bobbie Burns, bi’eeders A. and J. McFarlane, 2; Bobert Clarke’s Barron, h.c. Heifer calved since 30th June, 1891. First prize, Al; 2nd, 10s —M. McCauley’s Buttercup, 4 1 ; A. A. Elkins’ Fillpail 11., 2; J G. 11. Scales’ Lady Flora, v.h.c. Heifer calved since 30th June, 1892. First prize, Al; 2nd, 10s —A. A. Elkins’ Fanny, breeder James Gamnell, Oamaru, 1; M. McCauley’s Dolly, 2; Bobert Clarke’s Maggie IX., v.h.c. Heifer calved since 30fch June, 1893. Firs* prize, Al; 2nd, 10s Manager Porirua Lunatic Asylum, Holly, breeder K. B. Ferguson, 1; Manager Porirua Lunatic Asylum, Ivy, 2; S. V. Burridge’s Buby 111., v.h.c. JERSEY CATTLE. Bull, any age. First prize, Al; 2nd, 10s A. Southey Baker’s Bunnymeade, breeder George Gould, 1 and champion. Cow or heifei*, any age. First prize, Al; 2nd 10s —A. Southey Baker’s Elderberry, breeder George Gould, 1 and champion; Bobert Cobb’s Brownie, 2. DUTCH FRIESIAN. Bull any ago. First prize, Al; 2nd, 10s —W. A. Fitzherbert’s, 1. FAT CATTLE. (Stewards : F. A. Majendie and H. Gillies.) Best bullock any age, unhoused. First prize, A2; 2nd, Al—Bidwill Bros., 1 and champion and v.h.c. ; W. C. Buchanan’s, 2; A. McHardy’s, h.c. Best bullock calved since 30th June, 1890. First prize, A2 ; 2nd, Al —A. McKenzie’s, breeder Jno. P. Bussell, 1 ; A. McHardy’s, 2 ; James Stuckey’s, v.h.c. and h.c. Best bullock calved since 30bh June, 1891. First prize (special), A2 2s ; 2nd, Al—A. McKenzie’s, breeder Jno. P. Bussell, 1; A. McHardy’s, 2 and v.h.c. Best bullock calved since 30th June, 1892. First prize (special), A2; 2nd, Al —A. McHardy’s, 1 and 2. Best bullock suitable for shop trade. First prize (special), A 3 3s; 2nd, Al Is —A. McHardy’s, 1 ; James Stuckey’s, 2. Best heifer suitable for shop trade. First prize, A 3 3s ; 2nd, Al Is—James Stuckey’s, 1. Cow, any age or bi*eed. First prize, A2; 2nd, Al —W. C. Buchanan’s, 1; A. McKenzie’s, breeder Jno. P. Bussell, 2. Pen of not less than three bullocks, suitlable for freezing purposes. First prize (special), A 5 ss; 2nd, Al—James Stuckey s, 1, 2 and v.h.c,

Produce. One of the most interesting features of the show to the general run of visitors is the produce shed, in which a really good collection has been staged. Prominent among the exhibits is a large quantity of waterproofs of the Pear Tree Brand, manufactured by the well-known fii*m of B. Birnbaum and Son, whose mackintoshes have made so favourable an impression upon the public of late. They include some remarkably handsome mackintosh garments for summer and winter wear, ventilated on the most approved principle, and made in textures specially adapted for both ladies and gentlemen. There are also handsome riding and driving coats, carriage rugs, &c., all beautifully finished and of a quality which cannot fail to commend themselves to persons in want of such articles. The whole of the exhibit has been disposed of by Mr W. B. E. Fox, manager of the firm, to Messrs Davis and Clater, drapers and clothiers, of Lambton quay, who have arranged them at the far end of the shed in a manner whioh cannot fail to attract the attention of visitors.

The New Zealand Candle Company exhibit specimens of crude and refined glycerine, tallow, &c., together with some first-class candles, for which they were awarded a first prize. ; vv. The exhibit of the Gear Meat Company consists chiefly of potted meats, nicely canned and arranged, and some specimens of bone manure.

Mr C. W. Wycherley, saddler and har-ness-maker, Willis street, Wellington, has among his exhibit a distinct novelty in the shape of a lady’s side-saddle of the French pattern, with an open front designed to prevent sore withers. He has also a patent “ Save ” backhand buckle, which is calculated to prevent the breaking of the baclcband ; and a good collection of saddles, harness, whips, &c. Messrs Murray, Boberts and Co. exhibit a good collection of seeds, dips, meals, &c. The Christchurch Meat Preserving Company send by J. Anderson and Co., of Wellington, a large exhibit of the “New Cure Morepork Brand,” and a quantity of hams and bacon.

Messrs D. and J. Andrews, Willis street, Wellington, exhibit specimens of their patent butter boxes, adapted either for export or market trade. The “Beliance” box is lined inside, obviating the necessity of using paper for lining, strongly and neatly made of good material, and of light weight. Messrs Andrews supply the boxes used by the New Zealand Farmers’ Dairy Union, and as in these days neatness of packing is a great factor in the success of the export trade, this make of box should gain great favour among exporters. The “ Daisy ” box is well adapted for the market’ trade, and the same exhibitors also show samples of very strong and neatly-finished tallow casks. Apart from the produce shed, but nevertheless forming an interesting feature of the exhibition of produce, is a quantity of golden apple cider sent by Fletcher, Humphreys and Co., of Christchurch, which firm took first prize for the same product at the Canterbury and Ashburton Shows. The product was well sampled by visitors, and pronounced excellent. The firm was awarded a first prize for cider in bottle, while the Styx cider, a large stock of which was also exhibited, was awarded a first for cider in cask. Miss A. Welch took first prize for powdered butter, Mr B. Gardner for separator butter, and Mr James Kearney for fresh butter. The Silverley Dairy Factory (Palmerston North) took first prizes for cheese. The following are the awards:— DAIRY PRODUCE. (Stewards: Messrs B. Wilberfoss and J. D. Cruicksliank.) Best exhibit of “ Separator or Creamery Butter.” Prize (special), As—Cheltenham Co-operative Dairy Factory, 1. Fancy butter. First prize, trophy value A2 2s; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, 5s — James Taylor, 2. Powdered butter (not less than 31b in rolls). First prize, trophy value Al; 2nd, 15s —Miss A. Welch, 1; Mrs Cheetham, 2. Separator butter (not less than 31b, in rolls). First prize, value, Al; 2nd, 15s — B. Gardner, 1; A. M. Copeland, 2. Fresh butter (not less than 31b, in rolls). First prize, A2 2s; 2nd, 10s; 3rd, 5s —Mr J as. Kearney, 1; Mrs Cheetham, 2 ; A. M. Copeland, 3. Cheese, consisting of two cheeses fit for export. First prize, A2 ; 2nd, trophy value Al Silverley Dairy Factory, Palmerston North, 1. Cheese, an assortment. First prize, trophy value A2; 2nd, Al Silverley Dairy Factory, 1. Home-made bread (not less than two loaves). First prize, Al; 2nd, ss—Miss Cheetham, 1. CURED AND PRESERVED MEATS. (Stewards: Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and B. Wilberfoss.) Hams, smoked. First prize, 10s; 2nd, 5s —B. F. Jackson (Hastings), 1; Wardell Bros, and Co., 2. Hams, unsmoked. First prize, 10s; 2nd, 5s B. F. Jackson, 1; John Bod, 2. Flitch bacon, smoked. First prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s IVardell Bros, and Co., 1; B. F. Jackson, 2. Flitch bacon, unsmoked. First prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss—Wardell Bros, and Co., 1 and 2. Boiled bacon, smoked. First prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s —John Bod, 1 and 2. Boiled bacon, unsmoked. First prize, 10s; 2nd, ss—John Bod, 1 and 2. Preserved meats, in tins, the best assortment. First prize, £1; 2nd, certificate —Gear Meat Company, 1. Spiced and dried meats, an assortmentFirst prize, Al; 2nd certificate —John Bod, 1. Pair of trussed fowls. First prize, trophy value Al Is; 2nd, 5s —J. and G. Brown, 1 ; John Bod, 2. Pair of trussed ducks. First prize, 10s; 2nd, 5s —John Bod, 1; J. and G. Brown, 2. NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES AND PRODUCE. (Stewards : Messrs Cruickshank and Wilberfoss.) Preserved fruits (the best assortment of not less than six different kinds, New Zealand growth). Prize, 10s —Hayward Bros., 1, Jams (best assortment colonial-grown

fruit, tins or jars). Prize, 10s—J. and G-. Brown, 1. Candles —New Zealand Candle Co., 1. Pickles (best assortment of not

less than six bottles, different kinds, New

Zealand grown). Prize, =£l Hayward Bros., 1. Cider (the best assortment from New Zealand produce). Certificate Fletcher, Humphreys and Co., Golden Apple Cider (in bottle), 1; Styx Cider (in cask), 1. Home-made wines (the best assortment from New Zealand produce). Certificate —W. Burbidge, 1. Hops (best sample of not less than 61b, grown in the Nelson provincial district). Prize (special), £5 ss—Edwin Arnold, 1. Hops (best sample of not less than 61b, grown in the Wellington provincial district). Prize (special), .£5 5s —Henry Hopkins, 1. Ale (in bottles, one dozen quarts). Certificate —Preston and Co., 1. Saddlery and harness (best collection). First prize (special), £2 ; 2nd,£l—W. C. Wycherley, I.' Baskets (best assortment of a useful kind, not less than 12). Prize, 10s — Gurney Bros., 1. Casks, of indigenous New Zealand timber, suitable for tallow and butter. Prizes, 10s each —I). and J. Andrews, an assortment of tallow casks, 1. Packages, suitable for_ packing butter (other than casks) —Prize, 10s —I). and J. Andrews, an assortment of export butter boxes and boxes for general use, 1. New potatoes (one sack, best sample). Prize, 10s—M. McCauley, 1. Horse-shoes — Wm. Perry, an assortment, c. Agricultural and garden seeds —Murray, Roberts and Co., 1. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. (Stewards: Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and R. Wilberfoss). Best collection of grass seeds—Levin and Co., 1. Implements and Vehicles. The show of implements is quite up to the average, and attracted a good deal of attention. Murray, Roberts and Co. send a 5 h.p. Hornsby-Akroyd patent safety oil engine. The chief feature of the engine is that it can be started in a very short time, and that regular speed is insured by a pair of Porter’s high-speeded governors. To start the engine a lamp is used to externally heat the vapouriser, which can be readily done in from five to seven minutes. The engine will then start on a flywheel being turned. The lamp is then extinguished, as there is no further use for it, inasmuch as the explosions keep up the required heat in the vapouriser to cause continuous explosions. The engine requires no “further attention beyond replenishing the self-acting lubricators periodically. Settlers and others who have had this engine in use for several months speak very highly of it, and excellent testimonials have been received from New Zealand and also from South Australia. The same ex-

hibitors also send a number of mowers and reapers of the latest patterns. The judges

awarded the exhibitors a commended card for their exhibit.

Messrs E. W. Mills and Co. send a very large collection of implements, including the Planet Jr. garden and farm implements, Hornsby’s reapers and mowers, chums and butter workers, a folding sawing machine for cutting timber, by which it is claimed one man can cut nir.e cords a day. There is also a Hearson’s incubator, holding 50 eggs, and with all the latest improvements; spray pumps, seed-dressing and winnowing machine, &c. Messrs Mills and Co. were commended by the judges for their exhibit. Messrs Reid and Gray, Dunedin, send,

for exhibition only, No. 4 Eureka drills, two sets of spading discs, one of them on a travelling carriage, one double-furrow lover plough, one double-furrow lever plough convertible to single-furrow, a digger plough, a light scarifier and drill plough, a five-tined drill grubber, an AngloAmerican steel plough, &c.

Messrs Levin and Co/s exhibits include a\“ McCormick ” reaper and binder, of which Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co., of Christchurch, are the sole importers. It has great capacity for handling grain, possesses great strength, and contains all the latest improvements. There is also a “ McCormick” mower, an automatic chair, a “ Daisy ” road cart, very comfortable and well suited for road purposes, a “ Hoosier " seed sower, &c. Their exhibit was commended.

The Jones National Fence Company send a specimen of their patent lock fence, an exhibit well worthy of inspection. The Wolseley sheep shearer and earmarkers of various kinds are also exhibited.

. Messrs Gurney Bros., of Upper Willis street, Wellington, send a very pretty exhibit of wicker ware, including papiermache hammock prams, rattan overmantels, papier-mache mail-carts, eel baskets, &c. Wm. Murphy, of Taranaki street, exhibits plain and ornamental chimney pots, vases, flower pots, and other specimens of the industry. Messrs Andrews and Beaven, of Christchurch, exhibit Middleton's patent chaff cutters, self-bagging and with elevators, the A 1 seed and grain cleaner, and a firewood saw bench.

Mr W. Rowe, of Normanby, exhibits a 2 h.p. Britannia oil engine, which was at work during the day. Mr C. Annison, of Martin street, Wellington, gained the premier award for the best collection of vehicles. His exhibit consisted of . a four - wheeled van with ■ movable cover, and three light spring carts, all strongly made, very durable, of good material and first-class workmanship. All of them had been made to order for various tradesmen in Wellington. Mr G. Mcllvride, of the Lower Hutt, exhibits a natty dogcart, made of ash framing and kauri panels, with English dogcart hangings, and with all the latest fittings. ' Mr J. Lane sends a four-wheeled dogcart, which was commended by the judges. Mr F. Wilson, Thorndon quay, exhibits a very handsome sulky, made of American and colonial timber, a country spring-cart, strong and useful, and a first-class tip-dray. The sulky was sold almost as soon as exhibited, at a satisfactory rioe.

A very useful invention, in the shape of a reversible window sash, which obviates all trouble in cleaning, is exhibited by Mr C. J. Cooze, of Carterton.

The following prizes were awarded in this department, Mr W. E. Woods acting as steward:—

Best collection of vehicles —C. A. Annison, li.c.; F. Wilson, h.c. Dog-cart —G. Mcllvride, h.c. Four-wheeled dog-cart— J. Lane, h.c. Martin’s solid steel gorse knives, colonial manufacture, h.c. ; Messrs Levin and Co.’s collection of implements, c.; Chas. J. Cooze’s, Carterton, patent reversible window sash, c.; Messrs Murray Roberts and Co.’s collection of implements, c.; E. W. Mills and Co.’s collection of implements, c. DONORS OF PRIZES. The following’ is the list of donors of prizes : —Mrs Rhodes, Mrs Moeller, Messrs Bidwill Bros., Williams and Beetham, Nelson Bros., New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, W. A. Grace, F. A. Majendie, &E. Barber, H. Eglinton, F. Bradey and Sons, J. R. Bennett (for Messrs Fibber and Sons, London), Bannatyne and Co., F. Robinson, E. Bell, Brandon, Hislop and Brandon, Cuningliam, Badham and Co., Hon Dr Grace, The South British Insurance Company, A. Turnbull, A. Mcllardy, H. Cook, Murray, Roberts and Co., Levin and Co., A. Matthews, Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, C. B. Morison, Chas. Pharazyn, Castendyk and Focke, Union Steam Ship Company, Jas. Stuckey, Freeman Jackson and Co., J. P. Russell, F. Monckton, Sargood, Son and Ewen, E. W. Mills and Co., J. S. Handyside (Messrs Handyside, Roberts and Co.), W. and G. Turnbull, S. Gilmer, J. G. Thompson and Co., Geo. Hunter, F. Armstrong, F. Rogen, J. E. Hayes and Co., Singer Sewing Machine Company, J Jack and Son, J. Stewart and Co., Taine and Co., S. Kohn, Macky, Steen, Caldwell and Co., J. Maginnity, John Barton, R. Hannah, Briscoe,“MacNeil and Co., J. Bethune and Co., Sharland and Co., Feist and Harrowby, H. Gilmer, A. Downes, J. Lane, D.1.C., Staples and Co., H. C. Gibbons and Co., W. S. Broderick, Aitken, Wilson and Co., Ross and Glendining, Myers and Son, Wellington Biscuit and Confectionery Company, Hume and Son, Wilkins and Field, Wardell Bros., J. Tisdall, J. Duthie and Co., Laery and Co., the Liverpool, London and Globe Insurance Company, the Victoria » Insurance Company, the Dresden Piano Company, G. and T. Young, the Commercial Assurance Company, Geo. Denton, T. Dickson, J. E. Nathan and Co., New Zealand Shipping Company, Bing, Hariis and Co., Hayman and Co., E. Anderson, Union Bank of Australia, Blundell Bros., W. Wiggins. JUDGES. The following were the judges in the various classes : —Sheep.—Lincolns—Messrs P. C. Threlkeld*and J. H. Williams. Marsh—Mr W. D. Lawrence. English Leicesters and Cotswold—Messrs P. C. Threlkeld and Henry Pannett. Southdown and Hampshire Down—Mr W. Boag. Fat sheep—Messrs J. H. Williams and J. Mitchell. Cattle.—Shorthorns and Herei ford—Messrs A. McHardy and H. Gaisford. Ayrshire, Jersey and Dutch Friesian— Messrs F. L. Wright and 11. Campbell. Milking cattle—Messrs J. Donald and T. W. Caverliill. Fat cattle —Messrs Wm. J. Garrett, J. Mitchell, E. Barber, O. Rigarlsford, W. E. Woods and F. Devereux. Pigs—Mr A. Young. Sheep Dogs—Mr G. McCandlish. Wool—Messrs G. Woods and A. A. Exley. Dairy produce, cured and preserved meats Messrs T. Dickson and W. Hume. New Zealand manufactures and produce, flax—Mr W. Wood. Produce—Messrs Hume and Dickson. Hops—Mr S. J. Hefferd. Saddlery— Mr J. P. Pringle. Wines—Mr J. Maginnity. Agricultural produce —Mr J. O. Bidwill. Implements and vehicles —Messrs J. O. Bidwill and J. Fitchett. MISCELLANEOUS. Mr L. Davies, of Christchurch, exhibits a tattoo ear or body marker, and has sent up a sheep which was branded with the implement two years ago. The mark still shows up clearly on the skin of the animal, and as Mr Davis has produced a dye which he claims will be permanently indelable, the invention should find great favour among farmers. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union had a luncheon booth on the ground, and also provided luncheon for the officials. Mr A. L. Whyte, of Carterton, also had a refreshment booth.

HORSES. The hordes will be judged to-day. The entries of draught horses number 42, the entires consisting of Director (which won at Carterton), Glaucer 11., Laird of Kilbride, Glengyle, Marquis of Salisbury. Twelve blood horses will be shown, the stallions being Kaliphea, Master Agnes, Administrator, Somnus, Rangatira, and Kelpie. There should be a fine display of hacks. There are 27 heavy-weights and 13 lightweights. There are 12 ladies’ hacks entered. There are 62 carriage horses, and 30 cobs and ponies to be shown. The principal attraction for the visitors to-day will be the leaping matches. For the Challenge Cup (value 25 guineas) there are 17 competitors. Mr W. Williams’ Timothy, last year’s winner, is an absentee. A ponies’ trotting match will also take place this afternoon. There will also be a leaping match for ponies.

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