WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

New Zealand Times, Volume XLV, Issue 7624, 6 November 1885, Page 5

WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SHOW. The Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society held their Show for 1885 on their irrounds at Oartefton/ on Wednesday - Tbe entries received for the Show tfere most satisfactory,exceeding as they did the numbers at any recent Show. Further, the number is still more satisfactory when it is considered that two shows have been organised for this year, where in former years one took in all classes. The Show last Wednesday may be tetmedpiirely a pastoral and agricultural show, comprising exhibits of horses, cattle, sheep, pigd; ,farrhiti£ Implements, dairy produce, vehicles and industrial exhibits. TKe Society intend to hold* however; a second show on the 2nd of December next, for Sowers, fruit, poultry, produce, pigeons, canaries, dogs, and manufactures. In previous years all those varieties have come under the one Annual Show : no that the fact that Wednesday’s show bad more entries than any previous Show, should be Highly satisfactory to the Society, whilst it is at the time satisfactory generally speaking, as indicative of the advance of the pa*tordl And agricultural industries io the WairarapM dnd East Coast districts. This bright side of the Show; however, was some* what marred by the bitterly inclement weather which prevailed, Wednedddy morning iu Carterton was dull and cold, with a miserable drizzling rain, and many hundreds’ of people must have been prevented from attending the Show. The greatest number of persons on the ground at any time was about 750, The officers, however, worked very hard to make the Show a success, and succeeded, despite the bad weather. Mr W, O. Buchanan, was indefatigable ia the exercise of the many duties which fell to his lot as President of the Society. His Excellency the Governor was to have been present, but was prevented from attending by the bad weather. Want of space prevents any detailed criticism of the Show. It will be seen from the prize list which iS appended that the show of horses, cattle and sheep was as good as, if not better* than p y evioua shows ; and the judges expressed their opinion that the exhibits under the heading a Cow any age in calf, or with calf at foot,” would be a credit to any show in the Colony. The sh;tV of Romney Marsh sheep was a wonderfully good one, and was one of the beet ever seen in the North Island. In this class Mi A. Matthews made almost a clean sweep, taking all the first prizes but one—that one being awarded to a ewe of his breeding. Mr D. McMaster was the most successful exhibitor of cattle. Messrs P. and D. Duncan and Messrs E. W, Mills and Co. carried off the palm in the display of agricultural Implements. Mention be made of the De Laval cream separator, which was exhibited at work, and created a great deal of interest. In the sheep dog trial no award was made, the performances of the dtige being considered Unsatisfactory. The shearing match, for which five entfies had been received, did not take place, the weather being too wet. The first prize for the best shod light horse was awarded to R. Crawford, and the leaping match was won by Strang’s Kohai. Altogether the Show was decidedly a success, when the adverse circumstances are considered. Had the day been a fine one, the affair would have been a most enjoyable one, and provision bad been made in many ways for the comfort and convenience of visitors. A noticeable new feature was a pretty little grandstand, erected at the rear of the leaping • ground, for the convenience of ladies, with a lawn somewhat similar to that at Island Bay, in front. However, the weather was wet, and the Society can at least condole itself with the reflection that, as far as quality and quantity of exhibits are concerned, the Show was the most succesful yet held in the Valley. Appended iu the PRIZE LIST.

HORSES. Thoroughbred, classed A and B in the New Zealand Stud Book, or the progeny of mares from which the compiler of the Stud Book has removed the letter O. Stallion over four years.—P. F. Tancred s ch h The Premier, by Malton —Revoke, foaled 1870,1; P. Hume’s ch h Puriri, foaled 1873, 2; J. C. Vallance’s br h Voltlgeur, foaled 1879, highly commended. For exhibition only.—‘Bidwill Bros.’ Early Bird, by Day Dawn—Chance. (Glassed C in New Zealand Stud Book.) Colt foaled since Ist August, 1883.—John Baton’s ch c, by Ananias—Polly, by Sir Watkin, bred by exhibitor, 1. Filly foaled since Ist August, 1883.—John Grant’s c f —, by Danebury-Ladybird, by Ravensdown; foaled December, 1883, and bred by exhibitor, 1. Miscellaneous Houses. Pony, mare or gelding, any age, under 14 hands.—James Donald's Sultan, bred by P. F. Tancred, 1; G. Gaskin’s Corporal Spec, bred by exhibitor, 2; W, Booth’s Tom, highly commended. Weight carrying hack, any age, up to Inst —W. H. Cameron’s Hetty, bred by H. Campbell, Opaki, 1; J. Desmond’s Kangaroo, 2; P. Hume’s Ivo, highly commended. Light-weight hack, up to list—C. H. Gayfer’s g m Silver Queen, aged, by Royal Highlander. bred by K. Burch, Papawai, 1; Fred. Pearce’s ch m Vera, 4yr*, by Danebury, ’ bred by W. B. Bidwill, 2; Thomas Parson’s blk g ——, highly commended ; F. H. Wood’s ch g Fox, by the Premier, commended. Lady’s hack, in regular use as such at least three months prior to date of show, and ridden by lady—Miss Fanny Jones* Blanche, 1; Miss Malcolm’s Sultan, 2; H. R. Bunny’s Cloud, highly commended ; Miss Bidwill’s Venetia, commended. Pair buggy horses, in harness—J. P. Russelra pair, Darby and Joan, 1; Alexander McKenzie’s pair, commended. Single buggy horse, in harness—H. McMaster’s ch g Bobby. 1; Bidwill Bros.* c m Fan, by Bryan O’Lynn, 2. Mare best calculated to breed weight-carrying hack, in foal, or with foal at foot—George Burnett’s br m Doll, 1; Bidwill Bros.’ cb m Stella, 2. . Colt or gelding, foaled since Ist August, 7*sß3—A. Anderson’s gg, bred by exhibitor, 1; R. Armstrong’s gelding Last Gray, by Puriri—Minnie Gray, bred by exhibitor, 2. Special Prizes. ' For the best thoroughbred entire, classed A, B or C, removed, Ist prize, gold medal and Mr W. Barton’s prize of 5 guineas—Premier; 2nd prize, Mr E. H. Buckridge’s prize of 2 guineas —Puriri. Thoroughbred mare or filly classed A, B or O, removed, gold medal—J. Grant’s filly by Danebury. Pony mare or gelding, silver medal—James Donald’s Sultan. Weight-carrying hack, up to 15 stone; Ist prize, Mr W, C. Buchanan’s prize of 3 guineas; 2nd prize, Mr F. A. Krull’s prize of 1 guinea— W. H. Cameron’s Hettie. Light weight hack up to 11 stone, silver medal and Mr N. Grace’s prize of 3 guineas— C. H. Gayter’s Silver Queen. Lady’s hack, ridden by lady, and in regular use as such at least three months prior to show; Ist prize, Mr E. E. Martin’s prize of £3—-Miss Jones* Blanche; 2nd prize, Mr C. Phillips’ Srize of £2—Miss Malcolm’s Sultan; 3rd prize, Ir R. R. Armstrong’s prize of 1 guinea—H. R. Bunny's Cloud,

i \ Best paced lady's hack, as above, Mi? J. A. 'I pudson’s prize of bridle, value 30s—Miss , Jones’ Blanche. Pair bug'gy horses in harness, Masers W. Dawson and Co. *£■ prise of 2 guineas—J. P. ! Bussell’s pair. Single buggy horse in harness; Dr Smith’s . pri?e of 1 guinea—H, McMaster’s Booby. 1 ” Hac£ mare in fpa! or with foal at foot, silver medal and M? R. B. Armstrong's prize of 1 guinea—G. Burnett’s DHI. Mare for breeding weight-cfafrying hacks, in foal or with foal at foot (thoroughbred mares excluded), silver medal and Mr 11. K. Artnstrong’a prize of 1 guinea—W. C. Buchanan’s Flora. Hack colt or gelding, 2 years old, Mr R. R. Armstrong’s prize of 1 guinea— W, and H. Beetham’s Fleur de Lys. Draught Horses. Stallion, over 4 years old—W. Lawrence's br h Lord Nelson, bred by D. Warnock, Southland, 1; W. Morrison’s ch h Rufus, by Young Prince Charlie—Blossom, bred by ex* , hibitor, 2; John Anderson’s b h Prince 1 Arthur, by Young Prince Charlie, bred by A. Cofckbutn, Manaia, commended.^ For exhibition only—John Hardinge’a b h Gladstone, bred by Mr Haskett, Canterbury, ahd foaled, 187/. Colt. foaled since Ist August, ISS2—A, Fraser’s .Laird o’ Largo, foaled 1882, 1. Colt foaled since Ist August, 1884—A. O, Gonsidine’s b c by Pride of Canterbury Diamond, 1. ,Dry mare over 5 years, In regular work— Liddell Bros.’ b m Peg, 1; Jas. Donald’s m Jers, 2 J a, 0< Considine’s m Diamond, commended, . . , Mare in foal or with xchl at foot—James Donald’s m Maggie, 1; Jas. Donald's m . Diamond, 2. , Filly foaled since August, 18S2 Jas. Donald’s Blossom, bred by exhibitor, 1; J. Terry’s Gipsy, bred by exhibitor, 2. Filly foaled since August, 1883 Jas. Donald’s Heatherbell, bred by exhibitor, 1 Gelding any age in regular work—W. C. Buchanan’s Punch, bred by Burnett and Pike, 1; L. Tulloch’s Punch, bred by exhibitor, 2; Bidwill Bros’. Nuggett, highly commended. Pair plough horses harnessed W. C. Buchanan’s Maud and Lily, bred by exhibitor, 1. Special Frizes, Draught entire, gold medal, and Messrs W. and H. Beetham’s prize of 5 guineas—A. Lawrence’s Lord Nelson. Draught entire calculated to get weightcarrying hacks from light marcs, Mr John Burrow’s prize of 2 guineas—A, O. Considine’s Draught mare or filly, gold medal—J. Dbnalcrs Magpie. Drau’ght mare, dry, over 4 years old, in regular work, Mr J. Barton’s prize of 2 guineas— Bidwill Bros.* Peg. Draught mare in foal or with foal at foot, Mr J.. Barton's prize of 3 guineas—Jas. Donald’s Magpie. _ __ f . ,_ w Draught filly, Mr J. Donald’s prize of L 2— Jas. Dortald’a Heatherbell. Pair plough horSds, harnessed, silver medal— W. 0. Buchanan’s Mafia and Lily.-

CATTLE. Pure bred Shorthorn bull, calved prior to let Jiilyi 1882.—John Boss’ light rn b Sir Hercules; by Diikd of Newcastle—Anemone, by Earl Derby, N.Z. Held, Book 406, bred by McLean and Co., Auckland; called October, , Bull-calved since Ist July, 1882,—(fokn Beds’rlph in b .Sir Garnet, by Sir Hercules— Lady Avon; N.Z. Herd Book 474, bred by Arundel and Boss, Pdtca;, halved September, 1882, 1; W. C. Buchanan’s rh b’Spmmerton’s Duke, by Summerton’s Earl of BrilmSwMs—• Duchess of Brunswick 3rd, by John Dean, Canterbury, calved 12th September, 1882, 2; W. C. Buchanan's rd and wh b Lord Chancellor, by Earl of Brunswick 2nd—Jenny Lind, bjedby N.Z, and A. Land Co., calved 25th October, 1882, highly commended. Bull calved since Ist July, 1883—’D. McMas* ter'a rn b Count ITnderly 4th, by sth Duke of Underiy, bred by Mr McCulloch, Victoria, Calved sth April, 1884, 1; J. Boss's Wh b Mussulman, by Sir. Hercules by Duke of Haylecote 31st, bred by Arundel and Boss, Patea, and calved April, 1884, 2; D, McMaster’s rd and wh b Arbiter, by Bed Prince 11., bred by exhibitor, and calved September 14th, 1883, highly commended ; Bidwill Bros.’ Sir Garnet, by King Henry—Lady Grace, by Butterfly (see N. Z. Herd Book), bred by J. P Bussell, calved 13th July, 1883, commended. Bull calve i since 1884—D. MoMaster’s rd b, by Bed Bifcv, bred by exhibitor, and calved January, 1885, 1; D. McMaster's rn b, by Bed Kiby, bred by exhibitor, calved December, 1884, 2. Cow, any age, in calf, or with calf at foot— D. MoMaster’s m c Senorita, by Bed Prince Jl bred by exhibitor, and calved December 6, 1873, 1; D. McMaster’s Profit, by Bed Prince 11., bred by exhibitor, 2; D. McMaster’s Flirt, by Bed Prince 11., 3. Cow Calved prior to Ist July, 188 o—D. McMaster’s rd and wh o Piako, by Bed Prince 11., bred by exhibitor, and calved Ist July, 1876, X; D. McMaster’s rd and wb c Fume, by Magistrate, bred by exhibitor, and calved 12th October, 1880, 2; D. McMaster’s Fancy, bred by exhibitor, highly commended; D. McMaster’s Patience, bred by exhibitor, commended. Heifer calved since Ist July, 1884—D, MoMaster’s rn h Content, by Red Prince 11., bred by exhibitor, and calved X7th November, Heifer calved since Ist July, 1883—D. MoMaster’s wh h Waitai by Premier, bred by exhibitor, 1; D. McMaster’s rn b by Bed 1 Prince 11., bred by exhibitor, 2. Heifer calved since Ist July, 1884—D. MoMaster’s rn h Marcia, by Bedßiby, bred by exhibitor, and calved 3rd November, 1884, 1.

Grade Shorthorn. Bull calved prior to July Ist, 1882—Thomas Walker’s rn b Tommy, bred by J. P, Russell, and cal red No vember, 1881, 1; Joseph and Phillip’s rn b Tempest, bred by the N.Z. and AX. Co., 2; Bidwill Bros’ rn b Leonard, highly commended; J. and W, Strang’s red b Katipo, commended. Bull calved since July Ist, 1882—Bidwill Bros.’ red b Prince of North, bred by Rev S. Williams, Te Ante, and calved September, 16th, 1882, 1. . , o<# _ Bull calved since July Ist, 1883—D. McMaster’s red b Waikura, by Red Riby, bred by exhibitor, calved March, 1884; 1. Cow, any age, in calf or calf at; foot—*D. McMaster’s red and wh c Mermaid, by Bed Prince 11., bred by exhibitor, 1; J. P. Russell’s rn c Maggie, by Butterfly, bred by exhibitor, 2; J, P. Bussell's rn c Maud, by Butterfly, highly commended ; Bidwill Bros. 1 wh c, highly commended; J. P. Bussell’s rn c Beauty, commended. Cow calved prior to July Ist, 1882, dry—D, McMaster’s rn c Tiny, by Red Prince IL, bred by exhibitor, 1 j Bidwell Bros, rn c, bred by exhibitors, 2; D. McMaster’s rn c Tiny, by Magistrate, bred by exhibitor, highly commended. < Heifer cjdved since July 1, 1882—J. P. Russell’s m h Mary, by Butterfly, dam by Abbot of Bisington, bred by exhibitor, 1; I). McMaster’s rn h Gipsy, by Red Prince, bred by exhibitor, 2; J, P. Bussell’s rn h Jean, by King Henry, dam by Butterfly, bred by exhibitor, highly commended ; J. P, Bussell’s rn h Grace, by King O’May, dam by Butterfly, bred by exhibitor, commended. Heifer calved since Ist July, 1883—D. McMaster’s rn and wh h Kuri, by Signor, bred by exhibitor, 1; D, McM aster’s rn b Mokara, by Eclipse, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; D. McMaster’s rn h Certainty, by Bed Prince 11., bred by exhibitor, highly commended; W, and H. Beetham’s wh h, bred by exhibitor, commended. • Heifer calved since July 1,1884—D. McMaster’s m h Miriam, by Prince Arthur, bred by exhibitor, 1; Bidwill Bros’ rn and wh b, bred by exhibitors, 2; D. McMaster’s rn h Mabel, bred by exhibitor, highly commended ; Bidwill Bros’ rn h, bred by exhibitors, commended. Purebred Hereford. Bull calved since July 1, 1883—W, H. Beetham’s Dauphin, bred by G. Wheeler, Halcombe, and calved January, 1884. Cow any age, in calf or calf at foot—W. and H, Beethkm’s Annie, bred by Moore and Currie, Bangitikei, 1; W, and H. Beetham’s Forget-me-not 2nd, bred by McLean, Auckland, 2. _ Heifer calved since July 1, 1882, dry.—W. and H. Beetham’s Dorothy, bred by G. Wheeler, Halcombe, 1; W. and G. Beetham’a Katie, bred by G. Wheeler, Halcombe, 2. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1883. —w. and H. Beetham’s Gipsy Maid, bred byG, Wheeler, Halcombe, calved January, 1884, 1. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1884. —W. and H. Beetham’s Nelly 2nd, bred by the late E. Meredith, jun., calved January, 1885,1. Purebred Ayrshire. Cow, any age, in calf or calf at foot, —Joseph and Phillips’ c Lady, bred by Hon Matthew Holmes, and calved 1873, 1. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1884.—Joseph and Phillips’ h Highland Maid, bred by exhibitor, X. Cattle— Any Other Breed. Bull calved since Ist July, 1884—Joseph and Phillips, 1,2, and highly commended. Dairy cow in milk—A. Clifton’s Tiny, bred by L-Nix, 1; W, C. Buchanan’s-Hinewaka, 2; W. and H, Beetham’s Betty 4th, highly commended. Four entries by Joseph and Phillips were highly commended. Fat Cattle; One bullock calved before July Ist, 1881— Bidwill Bros, 1,2, and highly commended; D. McMaster’s rn b, bred by exhibitor, highly commended; Bidwill Bros* red and white b, bred by exhibitors, commended. One bullock, calved since July Ist, 1882— Bidwell Bros., 1,2, and highly commended. One heiferor cow, any age—W. C. Buchanan’s rn c, 1; Bidwell Bros., 2, highly commended, and commended. Special Prizes. For the best bull on the ground, Mr C. Pharazyn’s prize of L5—D. McMaster’s Count Underiey. For the best shorthorn bull, gold medal——D. McMasters Count Underlay. Shorthorn cow or heifer, gold medal, and Mr W. C. Buchanan’s prize of 3 guineas—D. Me Master’s Marcia. For the greatest number of points in purebred shorthorn cattle, Mr John McMaster’s prize of 2 guineas—D. McMaster.

. Grade shorthorn bull, silver medal—»T# s Walker’s Tommy. Grade shorthorn cow or heifer, silver medal, . and Mr A. Anderson’s prize of 3 guineas—J. . P. Bussell’s May. Hereford bull, gold medal, and Messrs Levin j and Co.’s prize of 3 guineas—W, and H# Beethara’s Dauphin, * Hereford cow or heifer, gold medal, and . Messrs Levin and Co.’s prize of 2 guineas—W, and H. Beetham’s Annie. (A number of special prizes in this class ' were overlooked by the judges.) SHEEP. Merino, i>* the Wool. One ram under 18 months—Fred. Moore, L Two rams over IS months—Fred. Moore, 1 ; James Cooper, 3. One ram over 18 months—C. Pharnzyn, 1; James Cooper, 2; Fred, Moore, highly commended and commended. Two ewes under 18 months—Fred Moore, I and 2. One ewe under 18 months—Fred. Moore, L Two ewes over IS months—Fred. Moore, 2, One ewe over 18 months—C. Pharazyn, 1; F. Moore, 2. COTSWOLD, IN THE WOOL. Two rams under 18 months—John Reynolds, 1. One ram under IS months—John Reynolds, 1, and gold medal for best Ootswold ram. Two ewes under 18 months—John Reynolds, One ewe under 18 months—John Reynolds, 1 ; John Smith, 3. Lincolns, in the Wool. Two rams under 18 months—D. McMaster, 1* One ram under 18 months—D, McMaster, 1. Two rams over 18 months—D. McMaster, 1; i W.- C. Buchanan, 2; W. and H. Beetham, iteghly commended. One Jam over 18 months—W. C. Buchanan, 1; D. McMaster, 2; and highly commended. Two ewes under 18 months—D. McMaster* 1; John Smith, 2, One ewe under 18 months—D* McMaster, 1, Two ewes over 18 months —W. C. Buchanan, 1 ;D. McMaster, 2, highly commended and commended. Leicester**, in the Wool. Two rams, over 18 months—W.C. Buchanan;. 1; W. and H, Beetham, 2. One ram over 18—W, 0. Buchanan, 1 and 2, One ewe over IS months—A. Anderson, 1 and 2. Romney Marsh, in the wool. Two rams, under 18 months—A. Matthews, 1 and 2; Murray, Roberta and Co., highly commended ; W. J. Nix, commended. Barn under IS months—A, Matthews, X; W. B. Allen, 2; A. Matthews, highly commended and commended. Two rama over 18 months—A. Matthews, 1 ; Murray, Roberts, and Co., 2; A. Matthews, highly commended; and commended. One ram over 18 months—A. Matthews, 1 and 2 ; A. Matthews, highly commended; W. B. Allen, commended. Two ewes under 18 months—A. Matthews, 1 and 2; Murray, Roberts and Co., commended; H. Eglinton, highly commended. One ewe under 18 months—A. Matthews, 1, 2 and highly commended; W. B. Allen, commended. Two ewes over 18 months—A. Matthews, 1; Bid well Bros., 2; A. Matthews, highly commended and commended.

One ewe over 18 months—A. Matthews, 1 ; and highly commended. Two ewes, with Komney Marsh iambs at foot—-H, H. Walters, 1; A Matthews, 2; W. B. Allen, highly commended; Robert Cobbs, commended. Shbopshibe Downs, in the Wool. Bam, any age—C. Pharazyn, 1 and 2; A. McKenzie, highly commended. Far Sheep.—Shoes. Ten fat Wethers, any breed, under 18 months —A. Matthews, 1; Frederick Moore, crossbred for freezing purposes, 2. Ten fat wethere, any breed, under 80 months —A. Matthews, 1 and 2. Ten fat ewes, any age or breed—A, Matthews, 1 ; W. C. Buchanan, 2, Ten fat lambs—W. B. Allan, 1. Special Prizes. For the best longwool ram, Messrs Littlejohn and Son gave a clock valued 7 guineas—VV. Buchanan, Merino ram, gold medal, and Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co.’s prize of 3 guineas—o, Pharazyn. Merino ewe, silver raeoai, and Messrs Murray, Roberta and Co.’s prize of 2 guineas— C. Pharazyn. For the beat Cotswold ram, gold medal, and Messrs J. and W. Bidwill’s prize of L3—A. Matthews.

For the best Lincoln ram, gold medal and Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co.’s prize of 3 3 guineas—W. O. Buchannan. For the best Eomney Marsh ram, gold medal, and Messrs J. and W. J. Martin’s prize of L3—A. Matthews. Eomney Marsh ewe, silver medal, and Messrs J. and W. J. Martin’s prize of L2—A. Matthews. For the highest nbmher of points in Eomney Marsh eheep, silver medal and Messrs Lowes and lorns’ prize of 2 guineas—A. Matthews. For the best pen of fat sheep, suitable for freezing purposes, the Gear Meat Preserving and Freezing Company of New Zealand, Ist prize 3 guineas—A. Matthews; second prize 2 guineas—F. Moore. Fat wethers, any breed, under 18 months, silver medal—A. Matthews. Fat wethers, any breed, under 30 months, silver medal, A. Matthews. Fop the heaviest ram, any breed or age. Me Robert Cobb’s prize of 2 guineas—E. Cobb. (This list Was not completed. Particulars, which were gained with considerable difficulty, are given.) PIGS. Long-haired Berkshire boar—Farqubar Gray, under 1 year old, 1; \V. O. Buchanan, 1 year old, 2-Long-haired Berkshire sow—Farqnbar Gray, under 7 years old, 1; W. B. Allen, with litter, 18 months old, 2. _ Boar, smooth-haired Berkshire John Abbot, 18 months old, 1. Boar, any breed—T. A. Weston, Yorkshire hog, 13 months, 1; F. Shaw, 10 months old. 2. , Sow, any breed—F. Shaw, 10 months old, 1; T. A. Weston, Yorkshire sow, 2, Special Prizes. For the best boar on the ground, gold medal and Mr W. G. Beard’s prize of L2—T. A. Weston. , , For the best sow on the ground, silver medal, and Mr W. G. Beard’s prize of LI—F. For the best boar under 12 months old, Mr W. Booth’s prize of 1 guinea—W. C. BuchFor the best sow under 12 months old, Mr W. Booth’s prize of 1 guinea—F. Shaw, For the highest number of points m pigs, silver medal—T. A. Weston.

Agricultural Implements. Double furrow plough—P. and D. Duncan, made by exhibitor, price Llß,l. Heavy single furrow wheel plough—E- W, Mills and Co, Howard’s 1 wheel, changeable to swing, 1; E. W. Mills and Co., Hornsby’s 2 wheel. 2. Light single furrow wheel plough—E. W« Mills and Co., Hornsby’s 2 wheel, L Subsoil plough—P. and D. Duncan, made by exhibitors, price L2f, 1. , , Horse hoe—P. and D. Duncan, drill barrow and ridger, made by exhibitors, price L 5 ss, 1. Seed and manure sower—P. and D» Duncan, seed and manure drill, price L2B. X. Disc harrows—P. and D. Duncan, Patent disc harrow, price £l7, seed box £7, attachment £llos, 1; P. and D. Duncan, No. 3 disc harrow, price £l4, 2. Reaper and binder —E. W, Mills and Co. (Limited), Hornsby’s prize reaper and twine binder. 1, _ , _ Reaper and mower—E. W. Mills and Co# (Limited), Buckeye combined mower and re ßoUection of husbandry tools—E. W. Mill* and Co. (Limited). 1. . __ , Woolptess—S. Bacon, Champion woolpress, made by exhibitor, highly commended. Cream extractor—E. S. Maunsell, De Laval cream separator,!, (This machine was exhibited at work, under the management of Mr Walter Brown, the Wellington agent for the manufacturer.) , _ , , Curd Mill—P. and D. Duncan, made by exhibitors, price L 4 10s, 1. Cheese Press—P. and D. Duncan, sing!* cheese press, made by exhibitors, price L 5 ss, Extra Implements P. and D. Duncan, corn crusher, price Lll, 1; B. W. Mills and Co., Hornsby’s light pony plough, 1; D. W. Mills and Co., set of swmgletrees, highly commended; E. W. Mills and Co,, Buckeye mowing machine. 1; Walter Browns patent wrought iron split pulleys, 1 5 Walter Brown, asbestos packing, commended. Wire Straining Gear—Robinson Bros., wire strainer, made by exhibitors, 1 ; The .Acme Barbed Wire Company, of Timaru, 2; Walter Wilkie, wire-strainer, made by exhibitor, commended. Special Prizes. Gold medal for best collection of agncultural implements, P. and D. Dnncan. Mr Buchanan’s prize for the best wool press, Septimus Bacon. Wire straining gear., Mr Buchanan’s prize of one guinea, Robinson Bros, BUGGIES, &c. Single-seated buggy—D. Cameron, highly commended. _ _ , , r . Double-seated buggy—D. Cameron, 1; Muir and Dixon (who protested), 2. Dog cart—W. T. Leavers, 1. Extra Vehicles—D. Cameron’s fonr-horsa brake, highly commended. PARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE ic. Powdered butter —E. Shaw, 1 j 12: K. Goodins, highly commended. Salt butter, 601 b—H. B. Bunny (made by William Coe). 1; T. Wiggins. 2; B. Croodins. highly commended. Fresh butter, 31b—F. Shaw, 1 ; T Wiggins, 2. Cheese—laratahi Dairy Com* uany. 1; Greytown Butter and Cheese Company, 2. Ham—Hugh Campbell, 1; W. and H. Beetham. 2. Futch of bacon—Sam Haigfa, 1; W. and H. Beetham, 2.

Brown, William Fitz Gerald, R- G, Kiik. Hon, Treasurer —J. E, Baker. Hon, Secretary—R. 0. Bnlkley. He would «!hj m»»v« u vote of thanks to the outgoing officer* and the ladles. - These resolutions were seconded by 00l mal Butts, and carried. Mr J, C. Harm moved a vote of thanks to the retiring secretary, Mr J. Y* Baker. He eulogised that gentleman’s action while the burden of the work had beeu cast upon him. The work of the Society, he sud, had been a thankless one, and the people had accorded it a scurvy support. He animadverted strongly on the statements which had been made that Committee was not to be trusted with the fund**, and said the names of the gentlemen constituting that body should be a sufficient guarantee that they would act wi ely in the administration of ninety times the amount. He advocated the appointment ok an inspector, arguing that it was absurd to expect that the Society should be constituted of business men who would meet once a month merely to talk about cruelty. He was willing to retire if the constitution of the Committee was disapproved, and, if ho did retire, he should still b prepared to put his hand ic his pocket and aid the Society. They had not received that support from the Churches to which they were entitled. He urged ihe people to assist the Society for God’s sake, and tor tb© sake of the dumb creatures. . Kev Mr Van Staveren seconded the resolution. He could say, without fear of contradiction, that Mr Harris had uttered every word be had spoken in truth. He eulogised Mr Baker’s conduct of his office, and said the people could not do better than aid the work be bad initiated. He would suggest that pamphlets should be distributed in the Sunday schools, but that could not be done without funds. Something more than enthusiasm was wanted--people should put their hands in their pockets. He strongly supported the suggestion made by his Excellency to form a parent S 'cloty. Mr Baker having acknowledged tbo vote, the motion was put and carried. Mr J. 0. Harris said twenty-seven cases of cruelty had been heard in the Resident Magistrate’s Court during the past twelve months. It was believed that the cruelty in most cases was induced by thoughtlessness. The Mayor moved a vote of thanks to the Governor, at the same time eulogising the manner in which bis Excellency had entered into the social well-being of the people of the Colony, and which had made him more popular than any other Governor who had resided in the Colony. .... Mr J. Young seconded the motion, which was carried by acclamation. His Excellency, in acknowledgment, tendered his hearty thanks to the Mayor for the manner in which he had spoken. He expired bis great gratification at the loyalty shown by the people of the Colony toward Her Majesty, This concluded the proceedings.