WELLINGTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1187, 30 November 1894, Page 37

WELLINGTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL SHOW.

Patron: His Excellency the Governor. President : Mr W. H. Beetham. Vice-Presi-dent : Mr E. W. Mills. General Committee : Messrs H. H. Beetham, J. Bidwill, W. E. Bidwill, F. Bradoy, W. S. Broderick, H. Cook, A. D. Crawford, W. A. Fitzherbert, W. G.Foster, W. A. Grace, C. H. Izard, J. Kebbell, W. Lingard, P. A. Majendie, A. Matthews, A. McKenzie, L. Nathan, Dv A. K. Newman, Messrs A. E. Pearce, Chas. Pbarazyn, E. J. Biddiford, G. H. Scales, D. Sladden, J. Stuckey. Hon. Treasurer : MrW.H. Millward. Hon Analyst: Mr W. fcJkey. Hon Vet. Surgeon: Mr Thos. Miohie, M.E.C.V.S. Secretary: Mr Henry D. O'Callaghan. .•". First Dat—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 E Pound, In sheep the Eomney Marsh and incoln breeds were particularly strong classes. 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 tc-day. The total number of entries this year is 864,106 more {Ban 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 showd held by the Association are as follow :

Sheep. The entries of sheep were made up as follow: —Lincoln, 39.; Eomney Marsh, 104; Southdown, . 26; English Leicester, 4; Cotswold, 12 i 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 Lincoln sheep. The principal exhibitors were Messrs Perry Brothers, Masterton ; E. J. Eiddiford, 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 twp 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 Palrrerston 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 at Palmerston two years in -succession and at Wanganui in 1893. Mr WiJson'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, beating another ram owned by Mr Tanner which won the championship at the show at Palm6rstpn 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 Eomney 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 E. Cobb, Palmerston; Gray. Bros., Masterton; T. P. Eglinton, Hutt; Bidwill Bros., Featherston; P. Mungavin, Porirua; A. Matuhews, Featherston; W. A. Fitzherbert, Lower Hutt; and F. Death, Pahautanui. Mr A. Matthews, one of the most I successful breeders of this class of sheep in the Colony, having won 16 championships at the 17 shows he has competed, who was an absentee last year owing to indisposition, was again an exhibitor, and he made a most successful re-appearance. 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 chamjionship 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 j declares that the sheep was properly shorn.

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 S how, 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 F. Death also secured first prizes. The only competitors in Cotswolcls were Messrs H. F. Davidson, Kereru, and E. W. Dorset, Carterton, and they divided 'the prizes. Mr Davidson's ram carried off the championship. 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, Messr3 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.) Earn aoove 18 months. First .prize, £2; 2nd, .£l—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. McKeuzie'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, £1 - Wm. Wilson's, 1; W. C. Buchanan's, 2 ; Thomas Tanner's, 3 and h.c. j 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, «£5 —Thomas Tanner's, 1. Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot. First prize> £2 ; 2nd, £l— 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, 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. KOMNET MARSH BREED. (Stewards: John Oates, John Eayrior, 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, £1 —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, ■£l 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, £s 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. i First prize, £2; 2nd, .£l—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-. Titos. P. Allen's, 2; Samuel Death's, 3. ENGLISH LEICESTER BREED. I (Steward : A. J. Pilmer.) 1 Ram 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 j —E. W. Dorset's, 1 and 2; H. F. David- I son'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 : H. Eglinton and T. P. Allen.) Earn above 18 months. First prize (special), £2; 2nd, certificate —James Stuckey's Cambridgeshire VIII., breeder Pangham Harbour Company, Selsey, Chichester, England, 1 and champion; James Stuckey's Emperor, breeder J. S. Hodgson, Lythe 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 five hoggets (rams). Prize, <£3 3s James Stuckey's, 1. Ewe above 18 months, with lamb at foot. First prize, «£1; 2nd, XQa —James Stuckey's, 1 and 2 ; Scales and

Mowbray's, Jh.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'?, 2; James Stuckey's, v.h.c, h.c. and c. Two ewes under 18 months. First prize,.£l; 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. FAT 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, .£l—W. C. Buchanan's, 1; Bidwill Bros.', ■ 2; S. Garford's, 3. Ten wethers, longwools, or long-woolled crosses, suitable for freezing. First prize (special), £o ; 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, £l —W. C. Buchanan's, 1. Five Down or Down-crops wethers under 18 months. Firstprize, £2 ; 2nd, £l—W. C. Buchanan's, 1. Five long - woolled wethers above 18 months and' not exceeding 30 months. First prize, £2; 2nd, W. C. Buchanan's, 1; G. H. Scales', 2. Five long-woolled wethers under 18 months. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, .£l—Bidwill Bros'., 1; W, C. Buchanan's, 2. Five wethers of any age or breed. First prize, -£2; 2nd, 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, .£l—Bidwill Bros'., 1. Five fat ewes, any age or breed. Firstprize, £2 ; 2nd, £l— W. C. Buchanan's, 1. Five long-woolled lambs, unshorn. First prize 2s; 2ud, £l— 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 9 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, <£l; 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 tinder 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 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. 11. 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 1 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' Prince Eoyal, 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 atti acted 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. and J. Stuckey, Opaki, were the principal exhibitors.

The Jerseys were 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 steward: "W. E. Bidwill.) SHORTHORNS. (Stewards : F. A. Majendie and H. Gillies). Bull* any age. , First prize, .£3 5 2nd, £2 —Grav Bros/ Gunstertone's Florist 11., breeder J. Deans, 1. Bull, calved since 30th June, 1891. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, £l—Moore Hunter's Master of the Ring (imp.), 1. Bull, calved since 30th June, 1892. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, <£l— Matthews' Royal Prince, 1. Bull, calved since 30th June, 1893. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, certificate —Alfred Mathews' Waterloo Florist VII., breeder Jno. Deans, 1; Gray Bros, roan, 2. HEREFORD CATTLE. Bullcalved-since 30th June, 1892. First prize, <£l :. 2nd, certificate —Jas. Stuckey's Duke of Yoikf,"- breeder Jno Price, Pembridge, Herefordshire, England, 1 and champion. Cow, any age, in milk or in calf. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, certificateJames 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, .£1; 2nd, certificate—Jas. Stuckey's Amethyst XXXVIII., 1. Heifer, calved since June 30th, 1892. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, certificate 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 £5 ss; 2nd, .£1 —S. V. Burridge's Ayrshire Prince, breeder Mr Rankin, 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, £1; 2nd, 10s— Jno. Casey's Ayrshire Prince, breeder K. B. Ferguson, Waitati, 1. Bull calved sine© 30th June, 1892. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s. —A. and C. Crawford's Kenilworth, breeder H. D. Crawford, 1; M. MeCauley's Miramar, breeder H. D. Crawford, 2; G. H. Scales' Lord Cranley, h.c. Bull calved since 30th June, 1893. First prize, =6l; 2nd, 10s William Copeland's Ayrshire Duke, 1 ; Manager Porirua Lunatic Asylum, |Bobbie Burns, breeders A. and J. McFarlane, 2; Robert Clarke's Barron, h.c. Heifer calved since 30th June, 1891. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s —M. MeCauley's Buttercup, 1 ; A. A. Elkins' Fillpail 11., 2 ; G. H. Scales' Lady Flora, v.h.c. Heifer calved since 30th June, 1892. First prize, c-Sl; 2nd, 10s—A. A. Elkins'Fanny, breeder James Gamnell, Oamaru, 1; M. MeCauley's Dolly, 2; Robert Clarke's Maggie IX., v.h.c. Heifer calved since 30th June, 1893. Firs* prize, £1; 2nd, 10s Manager Porirua Lunatic Asylum, Holly, breeder K. B. Ferguson, 1; Manager Porirua Lunatic Asylum, Ivy, 2; S. V. Burridge's Ruby 111., v.h.c. JERSEY CATTLE. Bull, any age. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s -A. Southey Baker's Runnymeade, breeder George Gould, 1 and ihampion. Cow or heifer, any age. First prize, £1; 2nd 10s —A Southey Baker's Elderberry, I breeder George Gould, 1 and champion; Robert Cobb's Brownie, 2. DUTCH FRIESIAN. Bull any age. First prize, .£1; 2nd, 10s —W. A. Fitzherbert's, 1. FAT CATTLE. (Stewards : F. A. Majendie and 11. Gillies.) Best bullock any age, unhoused. First prize, £2; 2nd, £l— 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, £2 ; 2nd, <£l—A. McKenzie's, breeder Jno. P. Russell, 1 ; A. McHardy's, 2 ; James Stuckey's, v.h.c. and h.c. Best bullock calved since 30th June, 1891. First prize (special), £2 2s; 2nd, £l—A. McKenzie's, breeder Jno. P. Russell, 1; A. McHardy's, 2 and v.h.c. Best bullock calved since 30th June, 1892. First prize (special), £2; 2nd, £1 —A. McHardy's, 1 and 2. Best bullock suitable for shop trade. First prize (special), =63 3s; 2nd, £1 Is—A. McHardy's, 1; James Stuckey's, 2. Best heifer suitable for shop trade. First prize, £3 3s ; 2nd, £1 Is—James Stuckey's, 1. Cow, any age or breed. First prize, ! £2; 2nd, £1 —W. C. Buchanan's, 1; A. McKenzie's, breeder Jno. P. Russell, 2. Pen of not less than three bullocks, suitable for freezing purposes. First prize (special), £5 ss; 2nd, £l—James Stuckey's, 1,2 and v.h.c.

Produce. I 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 firm 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. R. 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 canuot fail to attract the attention of visitors. - The New Zealand Caudle Company exhibit specimens of crude and refined glycerine, tallow, &c, together with some first-class candles, for which they were awarded a first prize. 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 backband; and a good collection of saddles, harness, whips, &c. Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co. exhibit a good collection of seeds, dips, meals, &c.

The Christchurch Meat Preserving Company send by J. Anderson and C 0.,. 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 " Reliance" 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 vised 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 R. Gardner for separator butter, and Mr James Kearney for fresh butter. The Silverlsy Dairy Factory (Palmerstcn North) took first prizes for cheese. The following are the awards:— DAIRY PRODUCE. • (Stewards: Messrs R. Wilberfoss and J. D- Cruickshank.) Best exhibit of " Separator or Creamery Butter." Prize (special), £5 —Cheltenham Co-operative Dairy Factory, 1. Fancy butter. First prize, tiophy value £2 2s ; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, ss James Taylor, 2. Powdered butter (not less than 31b in rolls). First prize, trophy value £1; 2nd, 15s—Miss A. Welch, 1; Mrs Chestham, 2. Separator butter (not less than 31b, in rolls). First prize, value, <£l; 2nd, 15s— R. Gardner, 1; A. M. Copeland, 2. Fresh butter (not less than 31b, in rolls). First prize, <£2 2s; 2nd, 10s; 3rd, ss—Mr Jas. i Kearney, 1; MrsCheetham,2; A. M. Cope-' land, 3. Cheese, consisting of two cheeses fit for export. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, trophy value £1 Silverley Dairy Factory, Palmerston North, 1. Cheese, an assortment. First prize, trophy value £2; 2nd, £1 Silverley Dairy Factory, 1. Home-made bread (not less than two loaves). First prize, £1; 2nd, ss—Miss Cheetham, 1. CURED AND PRESERVED MEATS. (Stewards: Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and R. Wilberfoss.) Hams, smoked. First prize, 10s; 2nd, 5s —R. F. Jackson (Hastings), 1; Wardell Bros, and Co., 2. Hams, unsmoked. First prize, 10s; 2nd, 5s R. F. Jackson, 1 ; John Rod, 2. Flitch bacon, smoked. First prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s Wardell Bros, and Co., 1; R. F. Jackson, 2. Flitch bacon, unsmoked. First prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s —Wardell Bros, and Co., 1 and 2. Rolled bacon, smoked. First prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s —John Rod, 1 and 2. Rolled bacon, unsmoked. First prize, 10s; 2nd, 5 S —John Rod, 1 and 2. Preserved meats, in tins, the best assortment. First prize, £1; 2nd, certificate —Gear Meat Company, 1. Spiced and dried meats, an assortment. First prize, £1 ; 2nd certificate —John Rod, 1. Pair of trussed fowls. First prize, trophy value £1 Is; 2nd, 5s —J. and G. Brown, 1; John Rod, 2. Pair of trussed ducks. First prize, 10s; 2nd, ss—John Rod, 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,los—Hayv/ar-d 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 Zoaland grown). Prize, <£l —Hay ward Bros., 1. Cider (the best assortment from New Zealand produce). Certificate Fletcher, Humphreys and Co., Golden Apple Cider (in bottle), 1 j Styx Cider (in cask), 1. Home-made wines (the best assortment from New Zealand produco). Certificate—W. Burbidgo, 1. Hops (best sample of not less than 01b, grown in the Nelson provincial district). Prize (special), ■Vi JSo ss Edwin Arnold, 1. Hops (best -'sample of not less than 61b, grown in the Wellington provincial district). Prize (special), £o ss—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, 1. Baskets (best assortment of a useful kind, not less than 12). Prize, 10s— Gurney Bros., 1. Casks, of indigenous Now Zealand timber, suitable for tallow and butter. Prizes, 103 each —D. and J. Andrews, an assortment of tallow casks, 1. Packages, suitable for packing butter (other than casks) —Prize, 10s —D. 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—Win. 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 6 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 vise 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 exhibitors 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, churns and butter workers, a folding sawing machine for cutting timber, by which it is claimed one man can cut nine cords a day. There is also a Hearson's incubator, holding SO 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 lever 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 oarmarkers 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, oxhibit3 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. Mcllvrido, of the Lower Hutt, exhibits a. natty dogcart, mado 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 rice.

A very useful invention, in the shape of a reversible window sash, which obviates all trouble in oleaning, 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, h.c.; F. Wilson, h.c. Dog-cart—G. Mcllvrido, h.c. Four-wheeled dog-cart — J. Lane, h.c. Martin's solid steel gorse knives, colonial manufacture, h.c. ; Messrs Lovin 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 colloction of implements, c. DONORS OP PRIZES. The following is the list of donors of prizes :—Mrs Rhodes, Mrs Mooller, Messrs Bidwill Bros., Williams and Beetham, Nelson Bros., Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, W. A. Grace, F. A. Majendie, jE. Barber, 11. Eglinton, F. Bradey and Sons, J. R. Bonnett (for Messrs Fibber and Sons, London), Bannatyno and Co., F. Robinson, E. Bell, Brandon, Hislop and Brandon, Cuningham, Badham and Co., Hon Dr Grace, The South British Insurance Company, A. Turnbull, A. McHardy, 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. Stoen, 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, Aitkon, 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, Harris and Co., Hay man and Co., E. Anderson, Union Bank of Australia, Blundell Bros., W. Wiggins. JUDGES. The folio wing were the j udges in the various classes :—Sheep.—Lincolns —Messrs P. C. Threlkeld'and J. H. Williams. Romney 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 Hereford —Messrs A. McHardy and H. Gaisford. Ayrshire, Jersey and Dutch Friesian— Messrs F.. L. Wright and H. Campbell. Milking cattle—Messrs J. Donaldand T. W. Caverhill. Fat cattle—Messrs Wm. J. Garrett, J. Mitchell, E. Barber, O. Rigarlsford, W. E. Woods and I\ Devereux. Pigs—Mr A. Young. Sheep Dogs—Mr G. McCandlish. Wool—Messrs G. Woodb 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. Helferd. SaddleryMr 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 claim 3 will be permanently indolable, the invention should find groat 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. Whyto, of Carterton, also had a refreshment booth. HORSES. The horses will be judged to-day. The entries of draught horses number 42, the entires consisting of Director (which won at Carterton), Glaucor 11., Laird of Kilbride, Gleugylo, Marquis of Salisbury. Twelvo blood horses will be shown, the stallions being Kaliphea, Master Agnos, Administrator, Somnus, Rangatira, and Kelpio. There should bo a fine display of hacks. There are 27 heavy-weights and 13 lightweights. There aro 12 ladies'hacks entered. There aro 02 carriage horso3, 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 aro IV 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.

Second Day—-Thursday, November 15. Favoured with fine weather on Nov. 15, the second day of tho Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual show passed off most successfully. The officials wore warmly congratulated on all sides on the satisfactory result of tho show. Thero was a largo attendance, about sovon thousand people being present. Of these nearly 3000 travelled by rail from Wellington, while a very large number went out by road. Thoro wero a large number of ladies present. His Excellency the Governor and party

drove out, and reached the ground shortly after 2. They were received by Mr E. W. Mills, vice-president of the Association, and ; members of the general committee, Jupp's Band playing the National Anthem as the j party walked on to the ground. The officials discharged their duties very satisfactorily both on Thursday and on the opening day. Altogether, the arrango- | ments were in every way satisfactory. ! The representatives of the press are very much indebted to the secretary (Mr 11. D. O'Callaghan), and iiis assistants (Messrs Hartmann and Dasont), and the gentlemen who acted as stewards for the valuable assistance they received from them in carrying out their duties. The Women's Christion Temperance Union provided tho " official" luncheon, and a woid of praise is due to the numerous young ladies, who were very attontivo and courteous to tho visitors. Tho other luncheon booth, in charge of Mr A. L. Whyte, of Feathorston, also did a splendid business. Several constables, under Sergeant-Major Ramsay, were stationed on the ground, but their services were not required, the crowd being an exceedingly well-behaved one. Jupp's Private Band was on the ground, and the music they provided was much enjoyed by the visitors. Horses. Mr G. W. Dellor's Director, which won at Carterton last week, and was also successful at the Wellington Show last year, again carried off first prize and the championship as the best draught stallion on the ground, Mr W. B. Buick's Marquis of Salisbury being second. Mr J. D. Mitchell's Glengyle, which secured the championship at the Palmerston Show, was only " highly commended." Mr J. D. Mitchell's colt and filly, however, were successful, both taking first prizes. A mare belonging to the Wellington City Corporation was adjudged to bo the champion draught mare. Several other prizes were taken by the Corporation horses, which were turned out in splendid style. Baker and Co.'s Somnus, which was in fine condition, was adjudged the best of the blood stallions, Mr G. W. Deller's Administrator, the well-known roan, being second. Master Agnes was third. Of the colts, Derringshot, by Derringer—Makura, was awarded first prize. There were three entries in the class for filly foaled since August 1, 1893, but only one (Mr R. T. B. Moliow's) put in an appearance, and the judges made no award, as they did not think her worthy of one. The parade judging of the hacks was watched with a great deal of interest by the spectators. For weight-carriers up to lGst, Mr G. P. Donnelly, of Hawke's Bay, took first prize against a fair field with The Master, an animal which has carried off several prizes in Hawke's Bay. Mr C. R. Bid will's Pierrot came second, and Gray Bros.' Dundee third. The show of 13st hacks was, in the opinion of the judges, the finest lot paraded for a number of years, and groat difficulty was experienced in finding the winner. After a lengthy deliberation, a dark bay horse named Lismore, shown by Colonel Hume, Commissioner of Police, and ridden by Mounted-Constable Wilson, was awarded premier honours, Mr Paul Hunter's Rough being placed second, and Mr Arthur Cooper's The Liar third. For light-weight hacks, Mr W. Strang gained first prize with Merry Maiden (an old prize - winner), Mr G. H. Perry's Stella being second. A very nice lot of ladies' hacks faced the judges, who in this case also experienced considerable difficulty in coming to a decision. After putting the exhibits through their paces several times, they awarded the first prize to Mr W. Strang's Merry Maiden, ridden by Miss Rowe. This mare won in the same class last year at Wellington and Carterton, and was second at Carterton this year to Mr W. 11. Williams' Meddler, which was awarded third prize yesterday. Mr J. G. Smith's Stanley, ridden by Miss Wallace, was placed second. The first prize for the best walker went to Mr G. P. Donnelly's The Master, Mr E. W, Dorset's Ethel being placed second. The Commissioner of Police entered the bay horse Gaslight in this class, but would have done better if he had selected Lismoro, the winner in tho 13st hack class, which was, in the opinion of competent judgos, at least equal as a walker to anything on the ground. Thoro were some really good carriage horses exhibited, including Mr J. D. Mel-

roso's entire, Lord Wolsely, which was awarded first prize in its class. Mr J. Lane took six first, four second and one third prizes, his firsts including those for tho best four-in-hand team, best pair of matched carriage horses, best single buggy horse and best tandem team. Mr 11. H. Beotham took first prize in tho class for boat dogcart horse, and Mr T. Dickson took first prizo for best all-round useful trap and farm horse.

The cobs and ponies were also of good quality. Mr A. Southoy Baker easily gained the premier awards for pon3 T not above 14 hands, and for pair of ponies not abovo l'l hands. A very pretty exhibit was that of Miss Annie Foster, a nicelyturned out pony cart and pony. It was awarded a first prize; and tho judges spoke in terms of high praise of the manner in which Miss Foster handled the r j bbons.

The prize list was as follows : DRAUGHT HORSES.

(Stewards: F. Townsond and F. Rowe.) Entire horso foaled prior to Ist August, 1891. First prize, £ti ; 2nd, .£l—G. W. Deller's Director, sire Young Banker, dam Queen Elizabeth 11., breeder J. Reid, 1 ; W. B. Buick's Marquis of Salisbury, breeder late J. Smith, 2; J. D. Mitchell's Glengyle, h.c.; Ward Bros.' Glancer 11., c. Entire hoise foaled since Ist August, 1892. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, 'certificate —F. A. Hosking-'s Cranley, 1. Best brood maro, any age. First prizo (special), £2 and bronze medal; 2nd, £1 — Wellington City Corporation, 1 and ch.am>

pion ; Wellington City Corporation, 2 and o. Colt foaled since Ist August, 1893. First prize, £2 j 2nd, «£l—J. D. Mitchell's Glenlivet, breeder T. andß. McCracken, I,' J. »: Mitchell's Usher, 2. Filly foaled since Ist August, 1893—First prize, £2 ; 2nd, .£1 —JY D. Mitchell's bay, breeder J. H. Iredalo, 1; J. D. Mitchell's Moss Rose, 2. Heavy draught gelding or mare in regular work, any age. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, «£1 — Gear Meat Company's, 1; J. J.' Curtis' Jock, bay, 2 and c.; Wellington City Corporation's, v.h.c. and h.c. Light draught mare or gelding suitable for general farm use j in regular Work, any age. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, .£1 —Andrew Hastie's, breeder M. Reid, 1; Wellington City Corporation's, 2 ; Joseph Knight's Maggie, 3. Pair of heavy horses, mares, or geldings in regular work. First prize, £2 ; 2nd, .£1 — Andrew Hastie's Prince and Jock, 1; Andrew Hastie's, Nugget and Farmer, 2 ; Wellington City Corporation's, v.h.c. and h.c. ; J. J. Curtis' Prince and Jock, c. Pair of light draught horses, mares, or geldings in regular work. First prize (special), £2 ; 2nd, .£1 —J. J. K. Powell's Lady Vogel and Punch, 1; Wellington City Corporation's, 2. Best turned-out team of two horses in lorry. Special prize to driver, £2 —Wellington City Corporation's, 1; J. J. Curtis' Prince and Jock, 2. Best turned-out single horse and dray. Prize to the driver, ,£1 —Wellington City Corporation's, 1. The best walker taken from the entries in this section. Prize, £1 —Wellington City Corporation's, 1. BLOOD HORSES. (Stewards: A. J. Pilmer, J. Mills, T. M. Wilford, Dr.Cahill.) Entire horse foaled prior to Ist August, 1891. First prize, .£8 ; 2nd, .£3—Baker and Co.'s Somnus, sire Traducer (imp), dam Hammock (imp), breeder Middlepark Stud Company, 1; G. W. Deller's Administrator, breeder P. F. Tancred, 2; W. Corlett's Master Agnes, breeder H. Redwood, 3. Colt foaled since Ist August, 1893. First prize, £1; 2nd, certificate— T. Benton's Derringshot, lj W. O. Williams' Derringcotte, 2. SADDLE HORSES. (Stewards: A. J. Pilmer, J. Mills, T. M. Wilford, Dr Cahill.) Mare in foal or with foal at footj any age. First prize, £2; 2nd, certificate. (Entries in this class may not compete in class 32)—-Mrs Ballinger's Lady Emma, 1. Filly or gelding foaled since Ist August, 1891. First prize, .£1; 2nd, certificate — David Judd's Charlie, 1; Alfred Geange's, 2. Weight-carrying hack, mare or gelding, up to 16st 3 to be ridden in the presence of the judges. First prize, £Q; 2nd, £2; 3rd, £l. (Entries in this class may not compete in classes 28 and 29) —G. P. Donnelly's The Master, 1 ; C. R. BidwiU's Pierrot, 2; Gray Bros.' Dundee, 3; E. W. Dorset's Ethel, v.h.c. Weight-carrying hack, mare or gelding, up to 13st ; to be ridden in the presence of the judges. First prize, .£6; 2nd, £2; 3rd, .£1 Col. Hume's Lismore, 1; Paul Hunter's Rough, 2; Arthur Cooper's The Liar, 3; D. G. Riddiford's Kaino, v.h.c.; Mrs Levin's Wairarapa, h.c. Lightweight hack, mare or gelding, up to 10st; to *be ridden in the presence of the judges. First prize, .£6 ; 2nd (special), £2 ; 3rd, .£1 —W. Strang's Merry Maiden, 1 ; G. H. Perry's Stella, 2; W. H. Williams' Meddler, 3; Col. Hume's Bannockburn, v.h.c. Lady's hack, mare or gelding ; to be shown in side saddle, ridden by a lady. First prize, value £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, .£l—■ W. Strang's Merry Maiden, 1; J. G. Smith's Stanley, 2; W. H. Williams' Meddler, 3; Leslie Sherman's Blanknoy, v.h.c. The best walker. First prize, £2; 2nd, £1 G. P. Donnelly's The Master, 1 ; E. W. Dorset's Ethel, 2. Mare best calculated to produce weight - carrying hacks. First prize, .£2 ; 2nd, £l. (Entries in this class may not compete in class 25) —Geo. H. Scales' Duchess, 1 j K. C. Kirk's Kitty, 2. CARRIAGE HORSES. (Stewards : W. Moorhouse, W. E. Woods and G. Cudby.) Entire best calculated to improve breed of carriage horses. First prize (special), £2; 2nd, £l. (Entries for this class may not competo in any other class) —J. D. Melrose's Lo d Wolsely, breeder W. Crossam, 1; G. Eagle's Kemp, 2; Spittal and Thomson's Jupiter, 3 ; Wm. Copsland's Okoutu, c. Mare best calculated to produce carriage horses. First prizo (special), £2 ; 2nd, =£l—Dr Call ill's Kapiti, 1; Dr Cahill's Mona, 2. Carnage mare or gelding not under 16 hands. First prizo (special), £2; 2nd, certificate —J. Lane's Gladstone, 1. Best four-in-hand team driven in a light drag ; special entry fee, 153. Special prizo, <£s—J. Lane's Daisy, Sandy, Melos and Cleopatra, 1 ? J. Lane's Noble, Charlie, Curly and Whitoface, 2. Pair of matched carriage* horses, mares or geldings not under 16 hands. First prize (special), .£4; 2nd, certificate —J. Lane's Daisy and Sandy, 1; J. Lane's Noble and Charlio, 2. Pair of buggy horses, mares or geldings under 16 hands, property of one owner. First prize, trophy value £3 3s ; 2nd, certificate —A. McKenzie's Fairy and Lucy, 1; J. Lane's Melos and Cleopatra, 2; J. Lane's Franklin and Stella, 3; J. Lane's Curly and Whiteface, v.h.c. Single buggy horse. First pi-ize, £2 and bronze medal ; 2nd, .£l J. Lane's Franklin, 1 ; D. Bryant Turner's Conta, 2 ; Dr Cahill's Mona, 3. Best dogcart horse, mare or gelding. First prizo, cup value £-1 4s ; seond, £1 —H. H. Beetham's Kauri, 1; W. IT. Williams' Picton, 2; Mrs Levin's Harty, by Voltigeur, 3. Best tandem team, to bo driven in a dogcart. Prize, trophy value .£2 2s—J. Lane's Melos and Cleopatra, 1; J. Lane's Noble and Gladstone, 2 ; J. Lane's Daisy and Sandy, 3 j Robt. Cobb's, v.h.c.; C. P. Skerrett's Tim and V.V., blacks, h.c. Best all-round useful trap and farm horse. First prize (special), £2 ; 2nd, .£l—Thos. Dickson's Violet, 1; F. A. Majendie's Topsy, 2 ; Gear Meat Company's, 3. Bost pair of cab horses and harness, in constant work; to be driven. Prize, -81, and .£1 to the driver —J. Lane's Sandy and Daisy, 1; J. Lane's Noble and Charlie, 2. Best tradesman's horse and sart (open to Wellington and

district only). First prize, £3; 2nd, value™ ,£2—Thos. Dickson's Prince, 1; Gear MeaM Company's, 2 j Thos Dickson's Violet, 3. ■ cons AND PONIES. tW (Stewards : W. Moorhouse and W. E. M Woods.) ■ Mare or gelding foaled since Ist August,™ 1891; 14 hands. First prize, .£1 ; 2nd* certificate —John Cheetham's Dora, c. Cob|fl mare or gelding, not above 15 hands ; toV be ridden in nresence of judges. Firatll prize, .£2 ; 2nd, .£I—IT. H. Beetham'/| Muriel, breeder F. Clarke, 1 j J. Mowlem'al Neptune, 2; Mrs W. W. Johnston's Paddy*! 3. Pony, mare or gelding, not above hands, to bo ridden by a boy or girl. Firsftl prize, .£2;. 2nd, .£l—A. Southey Baker'al Daisy, 1; D. B. Turner's La Cigale, 2*l A. Southey Baker's Tommy, 3. Pair ofip ponies not above 14 hands, property of one) owner, to be driven. First prize, .£2; 2nd,} £1 —A. Southey Baker's Daisy and Tommy, / 1 j J. J. Curtis' Daisy and Tim, 2 ; J. \ Lane's Ta-ra-ra and Boom-de-ay, 3. Boy's j pony, mare or gelding, not above 12 hands, I to be ridden by a boy or girl under 14< years of age. First prize, .£2; 2nd, .£1 ; I 3rd, 10s—Arthur Hall's Pet, bay, 1; Miss | Maud Curtis' Jack, 2 ; R. H. Edwards' \ Nellie, 3. Pony cart and pony—Miss j Annie Foster's, 1. , Sheep Dogs. The winner in the rough-haired class i was Messrs Harrison and Horrax's Hard- | wick, a fine-looking black and tan, which 1 took first prize in the best colonial-bred I class at Christchurch and second in the I open dog class, as well as various prizes at f\ other shows. Mr A. Cooper's Tweed VIII., t] which was placed third last year, was 1 second yesterday. In the smooth-haired 1 class, a dog shown by Mr F. W. Devereux I took first prize. The prizes were as fol- | low : 1 (Steward—J. Mills.) 1 Best rough-haired collie. First prize, | .£1 ; 2nd, 10s —Harrison and Horrax's j Hardwick, 1; A. Cooper's Tweed VIII., j 2 j John Fife, v.h.c. ; F. A. Majendie's ) Harry, h.c. Best smooth-haired collie. *| First prize, .£1; 2nd, 10s —F. W. Devereux, fl 1. Sheep. The protest entered by Mr, Matthews with regard to the judge's decision as to his Romney Marsh ewe having more than 12 months'growth of wool on was considered by the committee of the Association yesterday. The stewards in the class gave ' evidence, and also Mr Matthews, who declared that the sheep > was shorn in November last. It was resol *-ed that the . judge (Mr Lawrence) be interviewed. On reading Mr Matthews' protest and the substance of his evidence, the judge un- j hesitatingly withdrew all remarks he i had made as to the sheep having j more than one year's growth of wool on, and he stated that had he possessed this knowledge previously, he would have awarded the sheep first prize and the championship. The judge having come to this decision, Mr Matthews stated that ho would not ask that the allotment of the prizes should be interfered with in any way. Cattlb. In the milking classes Mr Burridge's. Blanche 11., which the judges had selected as first on general merits, was put first as cow in milk, her yield being 261 b. Mr M. McCauley's Buttercup (191 b) was placed second. Mr A. A. Elkins' Pretty Jane, which gave 261 b, was highly commended. Mr G.H. Scales' Countess gave- the largest yield (301 b), but her general merits were not considered sufficient to entitle her to a prize. Mr Elkins' Pretty Jane, it may be mentioned, took champion prizes at Carterton and Masterton, and his cow Ina, which was passed over hero, took second at the same shows. Owing to error in the catalogue, the breeder of Mr A.. Southey Baker's Jersey cow Elderberry, which was awarded first prize for cow or heifer any age, was stated to be Geo. Gould. As a matter of fact, it was bred by Mr Baker himself, and carried off the championship at Palmerston North two years running. The following are the awards : Cow, any age, in milk. First prize, .£1; 2nd, 10s—S. V. Burridge's Blanche IT., breeders A. and J. McFarlane, 1 and champion ; M. McCauley's Buttercup, 2; A. A. Elkins' Pretty Jane, v.h.c. Dry cow, any age, in calf. First prizo, <£l; 2nd, 10s —G. H. Scales' Quoen of May, breeder J. Little, 1; G. IT. Scales' Lady McDonald 11., 2; S. V. Burridge's Gem of Ayrshire Park, h.c. Best milch cow, any breed. First prize (special), £» ss; 2nd, trophy value .£1 103; 3rd, trophy value «£1 Is—M. McCauley's Redy, 1; M. McCauley's Roany, 2; M. McCauloy's Dinah, breeder J. Saul, 3. Leaping Matches. As usual, the leaping match in the afternoon was watched with very considerable interest by the spectators, and the horses and riders in several cases were loudly applauded for their skill in negotiating the fences. The water jump was eagerly watched on the chance of a possible spill, but with the exception of a slight splash in one or two instances all the competitors got safely over. Several of the horses baulked, and thus lost whatever chance they might have had of winning. Those were : —Mr T. M. Wilford's Challenger, Mr F. Armstrong's Roan G., Mr H. Welch's Two-TJp, Mr F. Pearce's Cyrus 11., Miss Skerrett's How's That and Mr O. A. Bunny's Dingo. After the first time round the judges selected Mr G. P. Donnelly's The Master (ridden by L. Shaw), Mr C. J. Jury's Louis Chemis, Mr W. E. BidwiU's Canute (ridden by K. McKenzie), Mr D. G. Riddiford's Kamo (ridden by Mr A. Cooper), and Mr G. H. Perry's Sunbeam (ridden by owner) to go round once more, when Canute, who jumped beautifully, was placed first, Louis Chemis second and Kamo third. McMorran, who rode Mr T. Jamie3on's Byron, got a fall at the big fence, but luckily escaped without injury. The winner holds a challenge cup value 25 guineas, presented by the ladies of Wellington and the Hutt, which is awarded to the owner of the horse or horses winning

; the contest two years in-succession. The winner last year was Timothy. The following are the judges' awards (Prizes—lst, .£10; 2nd, .£5; 3rd, £2 10s) : £■'.■— W. E.Bidwill's Canute, 1; C. J. Jury's Louis Chemis, 2;. D. G. Riddiford's Kamo, 3; G. P. Donnelly's The Master, v.h.c. j G. H. Perry's Sunbeam, h.o. PONY LEAFING MATCH. There were five entries for the leaping match for ponies 14 hands "high and under j the riders in Which had to be amateurs under 15 years of age. The leaping was first-class, Mr A. Southey Baker's ponies winning the first and second prizes easily. They were both ridden by the same rider (T. Manning), the winner of the third prize, "Mr R. Cobb's Cinderella, being well ridden by the young Maori Te Puni. The following is the prize list (First prize, special, £3 j -2nd, trophy value £1 Is) :—Mr ■ A.\ Southey Baker's Daisy, 1 ; Mr A. Southey Baker's Tommy, 2; Mr R. Cobb's Cinderella, 3. -■' Dismounting Competition. ;■"/!. The leaping was followed by a dismounting competition, the competitors in which were required to go over the same jumps, and dismount and remount their horses before riding over each obstacle except the -water jump. There were only two entries— Dr Purdy's Roany, ridden by MeQuirk, and Mr C. Bidwill's Pierrot, ridden by owner. Mr Bidwill showed great agility in dismounting ''.and, remounting, and did . «the journey in 65 l-ssec, but as he did not take the water jump properly, the prize was awarded to Dr Purdy's entry, whose rider covered the distance in 75sec. ;...,'■■ /Trotting Match. r There were four entries for this event, which was over a course of one mile, for a prize of "£l^—Mr J. Dane's Tarara, ridden by T. Leydon, Was an easy winner, Mr Hall's entry being second. t ■ f Wool and Fiax. (Stewards: Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and , 'R. Wilberfoss.) / FELLMQNGERED WOOl; Ten fleeces of fine crossbred wool, in grease (unskirted), which will return the greatest; gross average value per fleece, the growth of the fleece'not to have exceeded 12 months. Date of last shearing to be stated upon entry form. First prize, value £3 3s ; 2nd, value £2 Bros., 1; E. J. Biddiford, 2, Ten fleeces of coarse crossbred wool, in grease (unskirted), which will return the greatest gross average value per. fleece. , The growth of the fleece not to have exceeded 12. months. Date of last shearing to be stated : upon entry form; Prize, trophy value £3 35.. ..- Bidwill Bros., 1. ' \.0;,..' , -Dressed flax, in bales not less than 3cwfc, from New Zealand flax. First prize (special),value £2; 2nd (special), £1; 3rd, ■certificate—W. Burt, 1; J. C. Andrews, one .bale, 2. Dressed flax, not hackled or combscutched, in bales not less than 3cwt. Prize (special) value £2—R. Gardner, 1. . MISCELLANEOUS. A very interesting exhibit which was on the ground on the 15th was a new patent ~. telescopic "fire escape, designed by Captain Kemsley and built chiefly by Mr A. Bodsworth, a member of the Wellington Fire Brigade. The escape is very light and yet . r strong, and can be. easily ihovedabout from place to place. The ladders can be .run out with the greatest ease to a height of 38ft in about 12 seconds, and the invention ■-. should prove a mostvaluable addition to /the plant of the Municipal Fire Brigade. .-The Manager Porirua Lunatic Asylum was awarded a prize for ensilage, of which he was the only exhibitor, and Mr T. M. Wilford's gig: was also awarded a first prize.-- - • The "Defiance " '.churn, which it is claimed is, "a complete revelation in butter making," was at work in the produce shed, and attracted a great deal of attention. Butter was made in the churn , several times during the afternoon in about .ten minutes.-^" The sum of .£l2O was taken at the gates on thelsth. :Thisof course only represents \ those who travelled by road or came from the Hutt. and Petone. The railway authorities give the number.that travelled by rail as 2626. : /v,//' t '/'/.',■■'.

Mr Geo. Martin, of the steel works, West Eyreton, Canterbury, was highly commended for his solid steel gorse. knives and bush hooks, of colonial manufacture, and Msssrs Booth, Macdohald and Co. were highly commended for a patent -axle, to ploughs.

Ofc ' O tH C3 G$ " *& eo C'i d ci oi o» 00 CO 00 CO CO CO Shoep... 178 237 259 244 269 220 Cattle... 104 136 106 117 114 100 Horses 178 180 230 183 179 232 Pigs 26 20 23 31 17 16 Dairy produce 29 75 86 64 39 94 Manufactures and ■ ) fff'- "'"V"* . produce 197 126 72 56 80 Implements and vehicles ... 26 18 13 98 68 109 Sheepdogs ... 4 9 25 7 10 10 Wool ... 21 12 9 7 6 3 Poultry 31 57 24 0 0 0 720 941 90r828 758 861