NORTH OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

Oamaru Mail, Volume I, Issue 179, 16 November 1876, Page 2

NORTH OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

The thirteenth exlnbition of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held to day, on the grounds of fie Society, but, owing to the disagreeable state of the weather, the attendance of visitors was rather limited. . The display of plants was extremely good, and many rare specimens were exhibited, amongst them being some variegated thyme and flowered gooseberry. In Clas3 R, be.n r buggy and harness, the principal exhibitors were, for vehicles, Messrs. Groves Brothel's, of Dunedih, and Kite, of Oamarii; while the harness, saddles, &c, were represented by Messrs. Morris and Russell. The Ayrshire Cattle elicited general admiration, and the judges had some difficulty in making their selection, but ultimately the first and second prizss, were awarded to Messrs. Fleming and Hedley for Cows in Milk or in Calf. CATTLE Class E.—A-frshibe. Judges : Messrs. A. F. Anderson, Pareora; William Henderson, Ciiristc'iureh ; and James Cullen, Taieri. Attending Members : Messrs. A. Chrystal and W. Meek. Bull, any age : Ist, Gold Medal. Lsss ; 2nd, si'ver medal; 3rd, bronze medal. Nine entries. James Mitchell, Ist, with Bobby Burns; Henry Schultzcr, 2nd ; James Gemmell, 3rd ; Fleming, and Hedley, commended. Bull, 2 years old : Ist, .silver medal; 2nd, bronze entries. Fleming and r 'Sß®eyV Ist J James Gemmell, 2nd ; VViiliami Craig, recommended. Bull, 1 year old : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. Six entries. Tames Gemmelh." ..Ist; Fleming and Hedley, 2nd. Cow, in milk or in calf : Ist, Gold Medal, L 3 55.; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, • bronze medal. Eleven entries. Fleming and Hedley, Ist; ditto, 2nd ; Annan, 3rd; P. Orr, commended. Heifer (diy, and apparently not in calf), 2 years old : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd. bronze medal. Seven entries. James Gemmell, Ist; George Grainger, 2nd. Heifer, 1 year old : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Twelve entries. James Craig, Ist; Fleming and Hedley, 2nd ; James Craig, 3rd. Cow, with two of her offspring: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Eight entries. Fleming and Hedley, Ist and 2nd prizes. Best Animal in the Yard : Gold Medal, Loss. Seven entries. Fleming and Hedley. Class F.—General. (Excluding Shorthorn and Ayrshire). Judges : Messrs. A. F. Anderson, Pareora ; William Henderson, Christchurch ; •■ Raines Cullen,-Taieri. Attending MemRets : Messr&f A. Chrystal and W. Meek. '" . . - Cow, in milk or in calf : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Seven entries. W. Doak, Ist; D. McGregor, 2nd; T. Y. Duncan, 3rd. Pair of Dairy Cows, in milk : Ist, silver „ T >lnedal; 2nd, bronze medal. Three entries. D. McGregor, Ist; T. Y. Duncan, 2nd. Heifer, 2 years old : Ist, silver medal; 2nd. bronze medal. Four entries. T. Duncan, Ist; T. Duncan, 2nd ; G.' Grainger, 3rd. Heifer, 1 year old: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Six entries.

Fleming and Hedley, Ist; Fleming and Hedley, 2nd. Class G.—Extra. Dairy Cow, of any breed: Ist, Gold Medal, L 5 5s ; 2nd, silver medal. Fleming and Hedley. SHEEP. Class H.—Merinos. Judges: Messrs. J. T. Ford, Christchnrch ; W. Grieve, Rocklands; and F. D. Rich, Palmerston. Attending members: Messrs. Clowes and Little. Ram, 4-tooth and upwards : Ist, silver medal; 2ad, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Six entries. Robert Campbell, Ist; Oakden and Browne, 2nd ; Robert Campbell, 3rd. 2 Rams, 4 tooth and upwards : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Seven entries. Hon. Robert Campbell, Ist and 2nd ; Borton and M'Master, 3rd. Ram, 2 tooth or yearling: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal, 3rd, hon. certificate. Seven entries. Borton and M'Master, lit; Borton and M'Master, 2ud ; Oakden and Brown, 3rd. 2 Rams, 2 tooth or yearlings : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Ten entries. Borton and M'Master, Ist, 2nd, and 3rd. 2 Ewes, 4 tooth and upwards, with lambs at foot: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Ewes, 4-tooth and upwards, with lambs at foot: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; third, hon. certificate. Ten entries. Oakden and Browne, Ist; Hon. R. Campbell, 2nd ; Wm. Moody, 3rd. Ewes, 2-tooth or yearling: Ist, silver medal ,* 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Ten entries. Borton and M'Master, Ist; Wm. Moody, 2nd ; Oakden and Browne, 3rd. Best Ram in the Yard : Gold Medal, L 5 ss. Four entries. Borton and M'Master, highly comuiended. Best Ewe (if over 2-tooth, to have lamb at foot), in tha yard: Gold Medal, L 5 os. Six entries. William Moody, Ist. Class J.—Lincoln. Ram, 4-tooth and upwards : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Gillies and Street. Ist; George Ledinghain, 2nd; Hon. M. Holmes, 3rd. Two Rams, 4-tooth/and upwards : Ist, silver medal, 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Gillies and Street, Ist and 2nd. Ram, 2-tooth or yearling: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronza medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Gillies and Street, Ist; Hon. M. Holmes, 2nd ; Gillies and Street, 3rd. Two Rams, 2-tooth or yearling : 'lat, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. E. Menlove, Ist and 2nd ; Hon. M. Holmes, .3rd. ... Two Ewes, 4-tobth and upwards, with lambs at foot; Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. . ~V.;_ ':'/. Hon. tYX. Holmes, Ist and: 3rd ; E, Menlove, 2nd. •."'"* .'.: Two Ewes, 2-tooth or yearling.: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze- medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. J2. Menlove, Ist and 2nd. Best Ewe (if over 2-tooth, to have lamb at foot) in the Yard: Gold Medal, L 5 ss. Hon. M. Holmes, Ist. rtioei M* ~" HORSES. . Class B.—Thoroughbreds. Judges : Cramond, Timarii ; Hojy, Christchuroh; M'Gregor, Palmerston. Entire : Ist, Gold Medal, : L 5 ss. ; 2nd, silver medal; 3rdj bronze medal. Six entries. ~ : "■'•:., Mitchell's Sputter-thteDaw, Ist; Paterson and Weedon's Pertobe, 2nd; Culling and Monro's Faugh-a-Ballagh. Entire Colt, 2 years old: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Two entries. .Peter Dunbar, Ist. Brood Mare, in foal or with foal at foot: Ist, Gold Medal, L 5 ss. ; 2nd, silver medal ; 3rd, bronze, medal. Five entries. - - Paterson and Weedon's Maid of. ;she. Mill, Ist; Alexander M'Donald's Maiil'of Honor, 2nd; Paterson and Weedon's Flying Fish, 3rd. In the last section the judges gave it as their opinion that it was far the best class t*»at came before them during the day. Dry Mare, 3 years and upwards : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Two entries. Patterson and Weedon, with Minnie, Ist ; Milliam Meek, 2nd. Filly, 2 years old : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. One entry. Patterson and Weedon. CARRIAGE STALLION. Richardson, with Nimrod, first prize. Class C.—Hacks. Hacks (excluding horses that have won public race money), to jump 3 feet hurdles (3 trials) : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Two entries. Patterson and Weedon, Ist; Spence, 2nd. Hack, to jump 4 feet hurdles (3 trials) : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. There was only one entry, Forest Queen, and although it cleared everything at the late Steeplechase Meeting, she could not be induced to take the hurdle. There being only three trials allowed, she was thus disqualified.

Pony, under thirteen hands: Ist, sUrei medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Fi V£ entries. Mr. De Lautour, lat; Jno. R e jj (Elderslie), 2nd ; Jas. Henderson, 3rd. Light Harness Horse or Mare : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Three entries. William Little, Ist. Horse suitable for express or spring cart &c. : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Wm. Little, Ist; Jas. Smith, 2nd. Pair of Buggy Horses or Mares, in harness : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bron« medal. One entry. Paterson and Weedon. Lady's Hack (to be ridden by lady) : lsi silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal, Two entries. Paterson and Weedon, Ist; Shalden 2nd. ' Weight-carrying Hack : Ist, silver medal • 2nd, bronze medal. Eight entries. »' John M'Farlane, Ist; James Sperice 2nd; T. Y. Duncan. ' PIGS Boar, small breed : Ist, silver * ; medal2nd, bronze medal. Three entriei, E. Menlove, Ist and 2nd prizes. Sow, large breed : Ist, silver medal; 2nd bronze medal. One entry. George Grainger, Ist prize. Sow, small breed : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. One entry. George Grainger, l3t prize. POULTRY Judges : Messrs. J. Locke, Oamaru; Mr. A. Harper, Dunedin. Attending Members : Messrs. Connell and Bee. Dorking Cock and Hen : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal.- Three entries. G. M. Bruce, Ist and 2nd prize, and highly commended. Spanish Cock and Hen : Ist, silver medal; 2ad, bronze medal. Three- entriei. G. M. Bruce, Ist prize; J. Maaon; commended. tiame Cock and Hen : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Five entries. E. Harding, Ist and 2nd prizes. Bantam Game Cock and Hen : Ist, silver medal, 2nd, bronze medal. Five entries. Dr. Da Lautcjur, Ist prize; E. Harding, 2nd prize. % .. . . Bramapootra Cock and Hen silver medal ;* 2nd,; bronze mejdal. Six entries. '', G. M. Bruce, Ist and-2nd prizes. Cock and Hen of Breed : Ist, silver medal •;-2nd, bronze medal. Five entries. G. M. Bruce, buff cochin, Ist; G. M. Bruce, common cochin, 2. There were no entries for turkey cock and hen. Ducks (Aylesbury), Drake and Duck : Ist, silver medal; 2nd,ybronze medal Three entries. Adam Baillie, Ist; G. M. Bruee, 2nd. Pigeons, Cock and Han of any Breed : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal Eleven entries. Wm. Goddard, carrier, Ist; G. M. Bruce, 2nd, and commended for 3rd. EXTRAS. White Bantams. One entry. C. Gifford, Ist. Rabbits. Two entries. G. M. Bruce, Ist. Guinea Pigs. One entry. G. Mi Bruce, 2nd. Guinea Fowls. G. M. Bruce, 2nd. DAIRY PRODUCE. Class Produce. Judges : Messrs. Brownlee, Oamaro Jones, Dunedin; and J. M'Farlane Dunedin. Attending members : Messrs M'Lennan and Todd. 21b. Butter, without salt, in half-poum rolls, without any distinguiahinjj mark : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, brona medal ; 3rd, hon. certificate. Fif teen entries. Mrs. Alexander Graham, Ist; Mn Robert Jackson, 2nd; Mrs. Willitf Craig, highly commended. 21b. Butter, with salt, in half-pound rolli .." withou&an# distinguishing mark: W silver medal 2nd, bronze medal 3rd, hon, certificate. Mrs. William. Craig, Ist; Mrs.' Wm Hargreaves, 2nd; Mrs. Alex. Graham 3rd. 101b. Salted Butter, made and cured b, the exhibitor, and to be deposit with the Secretary four weeks befof the Show : Ist, silver medal; W bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate Twelve entries. Mrs. Robert Jackson, Ist} . Mrs. " Heron, 2nd; Mrs. F. H, Collis, 3rd. Cheese, made by the exhibitor : Ist, silve medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, to* certificate. Two entries. A Graham, Ist. IMPLEMENTS. Cla3s Q —Agricultural Im^^^^ 8, Judges : Mr. Grant (Gowriey^^^^ 1 ' Double-furrow mtisi

Jack, Steel, and Hendry, Ist; M'Nab Hid Aimers, 2. Harrow* (saddle or drill): Ist, silver medal ; 2nd t bronze medal. One entry. David Rendttrson. Bflltaf, beat adapted for the agriculture of the district : i*t, silver nuxhd ; 2nd, bronze medal. No entry. Drill Grubber: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze modal, One entry. Jack, Steel, and Hendry, Ist, prill Plough : Ist, silver m*dal ; 2nd, bronze medal*. Tw o ent; iea. Win. M'Kenny, Ist; David Henderson 2ndReaping Machine : Ist, Gold M.Et>At, L 5 ss. •, 2nd, silver medal ; 3rd, bronze medal. Two entries. Jack, Steel, and Hendry, Ist; M'Nab mid Aimers, 2nd. pair of Field Rates (wood or iron) : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. One entry. M'Nab and Aimers, fforse Cart, for farm purposes : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. One entry. David Henderson. BUCCIES AND HARNESS. Jtfclges: Messrs. Robin, Dunedin ; Swanjon, Oanaaru ; and C. Moore, Bunedin. Light Double Two-horse Boggy r Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Three entries. Groves Brothers (Bunedin), Ist; Henry Kite, 2nd. Mr Henry Kite also exhibited a wellilnished ana substantial waggonette, bat th«e being no class for this the jndges could only comment upon its superior finalities. Light Spring Cart: Ist, silver medal; 2ud. bronze medal. One entry. David Henderson, fcuhW Side Saddle: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medial. One entry. Thos. Morris. Complete Set of Hiding Gear : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Three entries. f. Morris, Ist and 2nd. Complete Set of Cart Harness : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Two entries. T. Morris, Ist. As aft extra, Mr. Kite's Express-Wag-gon was highly commended. Mr. Robin, of Dunedin, also exhibited X"' ' ; .£iTtly-nni3hed double-seated baggy, lifpuld not enter it for competition. '''' l FLQU3, GRAIN, SIID3, &C. s:. Messrs. F. Dunbp, Qam;*ru ; A. W Inlay, JDunedin ; and A. Duncan, Ghriatcfourch. Bust Sack Flour, 2001b. : Ist, silver mediil •, 2ud, bronze medal. Five entries. T. Hi.llk.--r, Ist; Hay and Barr, 2nd. Best 4 Bushels of White Wf-cat (Red Straw, Lammas, Essex): Ist, stiver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. cor. i icatr. Six entries. »or« unable to obtain from the jndges the name of the winner of the Ist prize. Beit" 4 Bushels of White Wheat (Purple straw, Tuscan, Velvet: Ist, silver medal;. 2nd, bronze medal ; 3rd, hon. certificate. Four entries. Jame* ©rave (Velvet), Ist ; C. and J. St Todd (Itacan) 2nd ; Peter Orr, highly commended. Best 4 Bushels of any variety of Short Oafs ; Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal: 3rd,, hon. cerfcificat:. Two entries. John Main, Ist ; Fleming and Hedley, fob. These were of most excellent pality. Stall 4 Bushels of any variety of Long Oats: Ist, silver medal"; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Two entries. John Main, Ist. Best 4 bushel* of any variety of Malting Barley : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon, certificate. Nothing worthy of a prize was exhibited. But 4 Bushels of Perennial Rye Grass : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Three entries. .Poo. Falconer, Ist; Peter Orr. 2nd. Best 4 Bushels of Italian Rye Grass : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Three entries. Jno; Falconer, Ist; Jno. Main, 2nd. fiwt 3 Bushels, each 201b., of Cocksfoot: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Three entries. Jno. Falconer, Ist; J. Reid, Elderslie, pwMr. Heji wood, 2nd. BestS bushels, each, 201b., Prairie Grass* Seed : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Two entries, Jno. Main, Ist; Jno. Falconer, 2nd. Best 6 Long Mangel Wurzu-I: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. One entry, M. Clydesdale, 2nd. Wtt Olobe Mangel Worzel: Ist, silver w medal; 2nd, bronze medal. One entry. It Clydesdale. &Wt & Long White Carrots r Ist, silver . nouda! ; 2nd, bronze medal. Jt, Clydesdale, 2nd. ■Rlllte Early Potatoes, Ki Iney van* ties :: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze One entry. J*** Potaoas, any variety : lit, iCi-.***dftl; 2nd, bronze medal *<N*ell6riWfc. ftt* Orr, M; ML Clydesdale, 2nd.

Best 14lb Onions, any variety : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. One entry. M. Clydesdale. Best 12 Pinus, in pots, varieties : Ist silver medal; 2aa, bmiszc u.eJnl. Turee entries. Stenjpson and Leigh, Ist; John Falconer, 2nd. Best 12 Conifene, in pots, varieties : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. Stenjpson and Leigh, Ist. WOOL. Judges : Messrs. J. Barraclough, Oamarn ; Jjwtitia Roberts, Ihinedin ; J. L. Leca, Dunedin. One Bale Scoured Wool, of not less than 2001b. : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, fcrouze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. One Bale Scoured Long Wool, of not leas than 2001b. : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. Ti ere were only tw exhibit *, and these were by Mr. David Booth, of Mahcno, Kakanui River. The first samjlj wa* from half-bred hoggets, and was a spleddtd exhibition. It is firm, sonnd in staple, and brigut in color. This sample is ixceptionally good. The second exhibit was of first clothing merino, bright, sound in staple ;an extremely useful wool. Both exhibits were well worthy the prizes awarded, and would take a lot of beating.