THE SHOW.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1120, 21 November 1879, Page 2

THE SHOW.

NORTH OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. President—Mr. John Reid, Elderslie; Yicel'resident—Mr. Thos. Henderson ; hon. Treasurer—Mr. W. H. Ronayne; Committee—Hon. M. Holmes, Messrs. E. Menlove, A. Hedley, H. Little, J. Finlay, Wm. Easton, H. Connell, C. Todd, T. Stevenson, J. Donaldson, D. Dielil, Wm. Meek, T. Y. Duncan, P. Orr, J. Gemmell, James Reid, J. Kitchin, W. Borne, J. Jack, J. Mitchell, F. Bromley, A. Aiken--head, Wm. Robertson, and John Falconer; Secretary, Mr. J. Church. SECOND DAY. Had it not been for the strong wind and the dust blown across the ground, the weather would have been all that could have been desired. The attendance was again very large, the number of spectators being greater than yesterday, there being fully 5000 people 011 the ground before 2 o'clock. This number was gradually increased during the afternoon. No. 1 Company's Band again enlivened the proceedings with some capital music. Before proceeding to enter upon any comments upon the stock placed under judgment to-day, we will allude to one or two classes thai, owing to the lateness of the hour at which the judging was concluded, and the pressure on our space, we were unable to notice yesterday. Sirrnr. In the Merino the I I'm. Ro-jeri Cai.ipbel!, as in Christchurch and Timaru, carried all before him with his splendid sheep, though the competition was rendered much more than at ihj latter place by the fact that Mr. .lohii Borton and Mr. John r-'Lean exhibited some very good animals. The Hon. Robert Campbell's sheep, taken singly or collectively, were unquestionably the finest lot that has been shown in Oaniaru, and we believe we may safely say in the Colony. In not a single class were they beaten for first prize, though Mr. Borton succeeded in carrying off a few second and third prizes with some very nice sheep. The Hon. R. Campbell was of course tiie winner of the silver cup, in addition to obtaining the gold medals for the best ram and ewe in the yard, llis siieep, despite their trips to Timaru and Christchurch. were placed on the ground in grand condition. Mr. Borton's were also very well prepared, but Mr. M'Lean's exhibits were wanting in preparation. In Lincolns, there was a strong competition between Messrs. E. Menlove and P. H. Russell, while the Hon. M. Holmes showed a few very good animals. Mr. Russell secured the gold medal for the best ram in the vard, with an almost perfect animal, and Mr."Menlove obtained the gold medal for the best ewe in the yard, the winner being a remarkably fine specimen of a Lincoln. He also secured the greater bulk of the other sectional prizes, and carried off the Cup for the highest number of points, though Mr. Russell rah him pretty close. Nearly, if not quite, the whole of the exhibits in the clas3 were really excellent animals, and would bo hard to beat as a whole in any show yard. In Ronnie}' Marsh the Hon. M. Holmes was the only competitor against Mr. John I'eid, who showed several pens of fine sheep, obtained from the justly celebrated Romney Marsii flock of the late Dr. Webster. The Hon. M. Holmes only exhibited in the class of rams, and obtained a first prize in the 4-tooth or over class, but was beaten in the competition for the gold medal for the best ram in the yard by a ram selected from a pair of 4-tooth rams exhibited by Mr. Reid. in all the other classes Mr. Reid had the field to himself, and carried oil" a prize for each of his exhibits. In shorn and fat sheep, Messrs. 11. R. and J. K. Parker were the only exhibitors, and in each section secured a first prize. DiiACf:HT. Horses. This, like' the Ayrshire cattlo, is one of the specialties of our district, indeed it is the crrcatcst feature of the show. We call to memory the old adage of "Honor,to whom honor is due," but the difficulty seems to l>e to whom shall the honor be given? Each animal shown was a chapter in itself, and our pen is unwilling to pass any over without a considerable amount of comment, feeling aure that each one contained equally excellent qualities with its fellow-com-petitor. Tlie exhibits j of this year prove that that most laudable desire to excel has fairly become' established in the minds' of our settlers, and we most sincerely trust that this feeling may be still mjore engendered by each successive show, and the true object attained for which thjese institutions wore originally established, ; In this, like the other "classes, the exhibitors should feel satisfied with the Committee's judicious selection of Judges. Each anipial was fairly submitted, and subjected to a fair and honest criticism, and, if Cesar's wife was ever above suspicion, we believe she has been so for once. The same remark as made to non-successful competitors in other classes will apply equally well in this case, although the laurel lias not fallen to you this time, "Be not disheartened, but rather take from hope fresh courage," resolving to combine in your exhibits as many good qualities as yjour purse and judgment will admit, appearing at the next year's show to meet " Foemen worthy of your steel," with a conscientious feeling that success will attend your effojrts, and that to-day's loss is but one more chapter in Colonial experience. i As was the case last year, six magnificent horses competed in the all-aged entires class, and in no part of the Colony could a finer) lot be produced. Mr. Thomas Mee's Prince Charlie did not put in an appearance. Of the sextile, the Banker, the champion oflthe two past years, came in for the largest amount of attention from the the judges did not seem to have much difficulty in placing him. He was in grand condition, and could scarcely have showed to better advantage. The next to attract: attention was Mr. Menlove's recent purchase. Prince Victor (imported from Scotland, and got by the world-famed Prince of Walesa As compared with the Banker, he is rather low and small in bone, but he is just!the stamp of horse in favor in the Old Country, though deemed somewhat small in this district He has a beautiful coat, and is finely feathered. His action is remarkably good, and he showed a very good temper. Renfrew Jock, North Otago's former champion, ( was decidedly not seen at his best, for hejwas. out of condition and lame, but the quality was there, and he could not be passed over by the judges, who, after a long consultation, placed him next to the Banker, while

the third was given to Mr. Menlove's Prince Victor. Prince Royal, a five-year-old, bred bv Messrs. Fleming and Hedley, by Young Prince of Wales (the Southland champion horse), out of Todd's Jeane, was commended, and well he might" be, for he is a splendid animal. Southland Champion was amongst the exhibits, but, though in fine condition, did not take the fancy of the judges.' The last on the list was ,a fine looking and ■ \vcil T furuished three-year-old colt, owned by Messrs. Fleming and Hedle3'. Glen Lyon was bred by Mr. A. Aikenh'ead, and does vast credit to the district. He is by Glen Esk (imported from Scotland), out of Maggie Lauder (imported from Victoria) by the imported horse Lord Lyon. He was the first prize-taker last year in the two-year-old class, and though •unplaced: amongst the all aged-horses to-day 'had . very little difficulty in establishing His claim to consideration amongst the three-year-olds, takiug the first prize in the class, as he also did in Christchurch. In three-year-olds, Mr.,'"Hutchison's Tokarahi Jock was second, and Mr. Menlove's Lord Clyde, by Duke of Edinburgh, ont of Heather Belly was given a third prize. Of the nine two-year-old colts entered, eight of them competed. Messrs. Todd Brothers' entry being the absentee. The eight were as fine a lot as ever entered the ring in Oamaru. They consisted of a bright bay compact colt, Lord Felson, by Prince of Wales, the Southland horse, out of Empress ; a really beautiful looking colt by the Banker, named Cashier, belonging to the Hon. M. Holmes; Bonnie Scotland, another of the Prince of Wales' stock; Mr. Robert Davis' colt by Young Vanquisher; Matchem, a nice looking black colt belonging to Mr. A. Burton, and by the Waikouaiti Sir George Grey; a couple of rather small colts belonging to 'Messrs. Fleming and Hedley, and a moderate quality colt owned by Mr. J. Campbell. After a very long time had been expended by the judges in examining the lot, the first prize was awarded to Mr. Robert Davie's exhibit, Mr. James Don's securing second. Eleven of the 14 yearling colts entered competed, and a very fine lot they were, including several of the Banker's progeny, but these were not so sucessful as was expected. Se/en very grand mares competed in the class for brood mares in foal or with foal at foot. The first prize was taken by Mr. Menlove's Marchioness, out of Nimmo's imported mare, and we consider her a superlatively grand mare, with grand expression, well-knit, yet roomy, with legs properly moulded, and in fact in every respect a perfect model of her class.; The second prize-taker was Messrs. Fleming and Hedley's mare, and it required the eye of an expert to draw the line between herself and her redcarded rival. Her massive quarters are admirable, and takes much beating. The third fell to Messrs. Fleming and Hedley. We are again at fault to sufficiently describe the animal without trespassing upon her predecessors. She is simply grand beyond the grear average, and must prove a, most valuable property, of which the owner should be justly proud. As usual, there was also a grand show of dry mares, Mr. Menlove's Heather Bell, the winner of many a first prize, again proving herself an almost incomparably good mare. Mr. Menlove also took the second prize with another grand mare, Countess, and the Hon. M. Holmes' grand filly was placed third, while Mess's. Fleming and Hedley received two commended tickets lor two really good marcs.

Of the eight three-year-old fillies on the catalogue, seven entered the ring, and a very fine even lot they were. Of these the Hon. M. - Holmes' Laura M'Pherson deservedly obtained first prize, a fine bay, t>y Mr. A";. Balfour, coming second, and a filly, owned by Messrs; Fleming s-nd Hedley, "third. A more even and carefully prepared lot than the two-year-old fillies one seldom has the pleasure of looking at. The only word to express oiu admiration of them as a whole without being invidious would be choice. 'i he youngsters in the yearling iillies class this year came out strong, and appeared to great advantage. The quality is a decided improvement upon-the last sh"W. They are a promising lot, and mean a large amount of money. Singular to say, the five selected for prizes were by Banker.

Siiokthokn Cattle. The show of Shorthorns was rather small, but the quality was undeniably good, some really excellent animals being brought into the ring. In bulls of any age, five magnificent animals were placed under judgment, the first prize falling to Mr. P. H. Russell's imported bull Hastings, never beaten in the show ring except by Riby Knight. Mr. Menlove took second honors with his fine bull Prince Imperial, while Messrs. Fleming and Hedley scored the third prize with Prince Riby, a completely finished roan bull, by Riby Knight out of Jessamine 24th, and bred by J. F. Kitching, Esq., MoaFlat. He has grown a good deal since last year, but was somewliat out of condition. We predict that at four years old this bull will take a lot of beating in any show ring. Mr. John Reid showed Prince of the Jessamines, a bull full of substanee, and Messrs. Fleming and Hedley had on judgment a very nice level bull'by King of the Butterflies, bred by J. i\ Kitching, Esq-., but he did not seem to hit the taste of the judges. Of two-year-old bulls there were three competitors, and so even were they in quality that the judges had some difficulty in arriving at a decision. Eventually, Mr. Menlove obtained the first prize with Lord Irvine, by Alphonso (imported). Messrs. Fleming and Hedley had to be content with second place with their Prince Riby, the champion bull of last year. Want of condition undoubtedly told against this bull, for he was in our opinion the best bull in the ring, both in oolor" and general make. Mr. Reid's Victorian importation, Earl of Brunswick, was another very fine animal. Some very nice-looking yearling bulls were shown by Messrs. Menlove, Reid, and Fleming and Hedley. In two-year-old heifers, the first prize was awarded to Mr. Menlove's Flower of Brunswick, the second to Mr. Menlove's May Queen, and the third to Mr. Reid's Rosalind. The two first are both most excellent of their class, and tlip first prize is considered to be the finest two-year-old in New Zealand, showing almost every point requisite to make up a fine picture. In cows three years and upwards, Mr. Menlove's Queen Mary came in for first honors. It will iie remembered that she was first at the Timaru show and third at Christchurch. Mr. Reid's Mignonette took the second prize, and Mr. Puddy's Rosa's Duchess the third. This was a beautiful, clean trio, showing much blood and beauty., For heifers one year ekl the first prize was given to Mr. Menlove's heifer by ftrince Imperial, and the seoond to another heifer belonging to the same gentleman a remarkably striking pair, calved in September and October of IS7B. It is almost impossible to imagine a more promising couple, and if they are a fair specimen of Mr. Menlove's young breeding stock a bright and successful future must be the result. We feel confident that we shall yet have to chronicle the result of to-day's show on. future occasions. In the class for cow with progeny there was one entry only, that of Mr. J. Reid, who got a first prize. For the best animal in the yard Mr. Menlove's Flower of Brunswick : of course took the correct card, the judges remarking that there should not be any entry in this class, but tha,t all first class animals should be allowed to compete without entry. They suggest that the Committee should consider this class of entry in order to simplify matters for all concerned before next year's Show.

PRIZE LIST. Houses. CLASS A. —DRAUGHT. Judges Messrs. William Boag, Christchurch ; Samuel Young, East Taieri ; James Stark, Christchurch. 1. Entire Horse, of any age : Ist, goldmedal, LlO 10s ; 2nd, gold medal, L 5 ft s ; 3rd, silver medal. 7 entries. John Donaldson (Young Banker), 1; R. M'Auly (Renfrew Jock), 2 ; E. Menlove (Prince Victor, by Pric.ce of Wales, dam Rose),. 3; Daniel MGregor (Prince Eoyal), commended. 2. Entire Horse, 3 years old : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, broDze medal, 3 entries Fleming and Heuiey (Glen Lyon), 1 ; Geo. Hutchison (Toka-Raki Jock), 2 ; E. Menlove (Lord Clyde, by Duke of Edinburgh, dam Heather Bell, foaled December 20, 1876), 3. 3. Entire Colt, 2 years old : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. 9 entries. Robert Davie, 1 ; James Don (Lord Nelson, by Prince of Wales, imported, dam Empress), 2; Alex* Butters (Matchem, by Sir George Grey, imported from Scotland, dam Fancy, imported) 3; Hon, M. Holmes (Cashier), commended!

4. Entire Colt, 1 year old: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 14 entries. Hon. M. Holmes, 1; E. Menlove (colt by Prince Charlie, dam Miss Sawyer, foaled October 29, IS7S), 2 ; PI Menlove (colt by Prince Charlie, dam Heather Bell, foaled October 2S, 3; Samuel M'Kee, commended. 5. Brood Mare, in foal or with foal at foot; Ist, gold medal, L 5 ss; 2nd, silver medal : 3rd. bronze medal. 9 entries. E Menlove (Marchioness), 1 ; N. and W. Quin, 2 ; Fleming and Hedley, 3. class c—Hacks. Judges—Messrs. M. Sherwin, M. Studholme, and D. Corsan. 23. Hack (excluding horses that have won public race money), to jump 3ft. hurdles (three trials) : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal.'6 entries. Dr. Do Lautour, 1; John M'Fadgen, 2. 24. Hack, to jump 4ft. hurdles (three trials) : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 4 entries. Dr. D.j Lautour, 1; T. Henderson, 2. 25. Hunter, highest jump (three trials) : "st,- silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 1 ehtry. No award. 26. Lady's Hack (to be ridden by a lady): Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 7 entries. Dr. De Lautour, 1 ; Nihil and Fry, 2. 27. Weight-carrying Hack : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 9 «ntries. Wm. Sutherland (Grey Charley), 1 ; Nihil and Fry, 2. 2S. Pony under 13 hands : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 11 entries. A. C. Paterson, 1 ; J. Reid's Mousey (imported), 2. 29. Light Harness Horse or Mare : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 6 entries. W. Easton, 1 ; W. Sutherland, 2. 30. Horse suitable for express or spring cart, etc. : Ist, silver medal: 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries. R. Krims, 1. 31. Piiir of Bugsy Horses or Mares, in harness : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries. No award. Cattle, class d. —shorthorn. Judges—Messrs. Wm. Todd, Taieri; John Deans. Christchuroh. 32. Bull of any age : Ist, gold medal, L 5 5s ; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, bronze medal. 6 entries. P. H. Russell (Hasting.?, roan, sire High Sheriff, 26,392, dam 2nd Graceful, by Ravensf'Td, 2j,023, bred by Hugh Avlnier, Esq., West Durham Abbey, Norfolk, England), 1; E. Menlove (Prince Imperial, sire Prince Frederick, dam Jessamine), 2 ; Fleming and Hedley, 3. 33. Bull, 2 years old : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. 3 entries. E. Menlove (Lord Irwin, sire Alphonso, 137, dam Nightingale, 192, calved Sept. 27, 1577) 1; John Reid (Earl of .Brunswick, red and white, calved Aug. 27,1577, by Oxford Flower Duke, dam Countess of Brunswick 2nd, by Duke of Brunswick, 25,937, bred by S. Gordon, Esq., Chilsworth, Victoria), 2; Fleming and Hedley, 3. 34. Bull, 1 year old : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. 4entrie-. E. Menlove (Prince Rupert, sire Prince Imperial, dam Iris, calved August 2, 1878), I; E. Menlove (i he Marquis, sire Priuce Imperial, dam Marguerite, calved August 27, 1675), 2. I'S. Cow, 3 years and upwards, in milk or in calf: Ist, gold medal, L 5 5s ; 2nd, silver medal ; 3rd, bronze medal. 8 entries. E, Meulove (Queen Mary, sire Alphonso 137, dam Queen of the Lotliians 379, calved November 24, IS7S), 1 ; John Keid (Mignonette 2nd, red and white, bred by the Hon. -W. Holme , calved September 10, 1573. -'-ire Father Christmas, dam Buttercup 4fci<, by Royal Butterfly (ith,_lS,7s7), 2 ; Win. Puddy, Woodhcad, Waikou.-.iti (Rosa'* "Duchess, by Son Dake oi Dc-rrimut, out of I'osa's Imperial), 3. 36. Heifer, 2 years old : Ist, silver medal : "2nd, bronze medal. 5 entries. E. Menlove ( lower of Rrr.nswick, sire Duke of Alive), dam Butterfly Flower, calved Oct. 4, 1877), 1 ; K. Menlove (May Que' 11, sire 137, dam Los" Queen, calved Oct. 4, 1577), 2 ; John Roid (Rosalind lsr, red, calved Jan. 10, 187S, S3.lvs Prince of the Jessa.mines), 3. 35. Cow, with two of her progeny : Ist, gold medal, Lsss ; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, bronze medal. 1 entry. John Reid (Butternut, with her daughters Butternut 4th aud sth), 1. 39. Best animal in the yard : gold medal, L 5 ss. 3 entries. E. Menlove (Flower of Brunswick), 1. CLASS F —ALDERNEYS. 4S. Bull of anv ago : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries. H. Comie.'J, 1 ; A. M'Master, 2. 49. Cow. of any ago : Ist, silver meda^; 2nd, bronze medal. 4 entries. A. M'Matter, 1 and 2. CLASS G —GENERAL. (Excluding Shorthorn and Ayrshire.) 50. Cow, in milk or in calf : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 5 entries. Fleming a- d HedL.-y, 1 ; Robert Merk, 2 ; T. Y. Duncan, 3. 51. Pair of Dairy Cows, in milk; Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 4 entries. Fiemins and Hedley, 1 ; T. Y. Duncan, 2. 52. Heifer, 2 years old: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 4 entries, Fleming and Hedley, 1 and 2. 53. Heifer, 1 year old : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal, 5 entries. T. Y. Duncan, 1 and 2 ; Robert Meek, 3. CLASS H. —EXTRA. 54. Dairy Cow, of any age: Ist, gold medal ; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, bronze medal. S entries. D M'Gregor, 1; Wm. Oowiih, '2 ; Fleming and Hedley, 3. 55. Fat Cattle (2) : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries. Thomas b'arr, 1 :i d 2. Class P—Dairy Produce. 125. Two pounds Butter, without salt, in half-pound rolls, without any distinguishing mark : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd,- hon certificate. 27 entries. Mrs. Wm. liobertson, Otenopo, 1 ; Mrs. —Mills, 2 ; Mrs. James Taylor, 3. 126'. Two pouuds Butter, with salt, in halfpound rolls, without any distinguishing mark :Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon certificate. 26 entries. Mrs. James M'Auley, 1; Mrs. F. Collis, 2 ; Mrs. Wm. Kobertson, Otepopo, 3 ; Mrs. Joseph James and Mrs. D. Borrie, commended. 127. Ten pounds Salted Butter, made and cured by the exhibitor, and to be deposited with the Secretary four weeks before the Show : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon certificate. 24 entries. Mrs. J. B. faylor, 1; Mrs. it. Jacks-n, 2; Mrs. J. M Aulev, 3. 12S. Fancy Butter for the table : Ist, silver medal 5 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon certificate. 14eiitries. Mrs. R. Meek, 1; Mi s Oliver, 2; Mrs. D. Borrie, 3; Mrs. Jaa. M'l ean, commended. 129. Cheese, made by the exhibitor : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon certificate. 4 entries; Mrs. A. Graham, 1; Mrs. Richardson, 2 ; Mrs. K. Allan, 3. Class Q —Cured Meats, Judges same as in Class P. 130. Two Hams, cured by the exhibitor : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 4 entries. E. Sheedy, 1; D. Shaw, 2. 131. Bacon (two sides), cured by the exhibitor : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. 4 entiies. E. theedy, 1 ; James White, 2. 132. Two rolls Bacon, cured by the exhibitor : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries. E. Sheedy, 1; D. Shaw, 2. 133. Two Mutton Hams, cured by the exhibitor : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries. Robert D. Harvey, 1; Dugald Shaw, 2 extra exhibit. Mutton Rolls. I entry. Dugald Shaw, special 1. IMPLEMENTS. CLASS E —AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. (Prices to be given to the 1 Secretary at time of Entry.) Judges —Messrs. James Fowler, East Taieri; A. M'Kerrow, Hampden; James Shand, West Taieri. 134. Single Plough: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries. Reid and Gray (price, L 10), 1; Jack, Steel, and Hendry (price, L 10), 2. 135. Double-furrow Plough : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries. Jack, Steel, and Hendry (price, Ll9s 10s), 1; Reid and Gray (price. Lls 15s —-circular coulters extra), 2. 136. Plough (more than two furrow): Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal 2 entries. Jack, Sticl, and Hendry (price, L' 27), 1; Reid and Gray (price, L2l ss—circular coulters extra), 2. 137. Double-furrow Plough, with subsoiler 'attached r Ist," silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries. Reid and Gray (price, L2O 15s—circular coulters extra), 1; Jack, fcteel, and Hendry (price, L 25 10s), 2,

138. Harrows (not less than four-loaf) : i ß i silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries' Jack, Steel, and Hend y (price, L/), j Keid and Gray (price, 1.6 5-*). 2. ' ' 139. Harrows (saddle or drill) : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. No ontrieg 140. Cultivator or Scarifier : Ist, silv er medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 1 entry. , and Gray (price, LIS) 1. 141. Holler, best adapted for the agricnl. ture of the district: Ist, silver medal ; 2 U( \ bronze medal. 2 entries Keid and G ra ' (Cambridge ; price, L 22), 1 ; Keid and Griu(common ; price, LIS), 2. 142. Drill Grubber : Ist silver medal; 2nd bronze medal. 2 entries. Keid and Grav' (pric;\ LG), 1 : Jack, Steel, aud Hendrv (price, L 7), 2. 143. Drill Plough : Ist, silver modal ; 2nd bronze medal. 2 entries. John Homier', son, Ngapara (price, LS), 1 ; Keid and Gray (prise, LG, no maker), 2. 144. Potato Digger : Ist, silver medal; 2 m ] bronze medal. 2 entries. Iteid and Gray (price, L 24), 1 ; J. G. Finch and Co. (price LS 10-<), 2. 145. Broadcast Grain or Grass Seed Sowim, Machine : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries. Reid and Gray (price L 24, turnip cannisters extra), 1 ; Hassell' Son, and Co. (A. and T. Dobey, Adelaide)! , 146. Keaping Machine : Ist, gold medal Lsss ; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, bronze medal. Jack, Steel, and H-mdry (double speed, price, L:i6), 1; Jack, Steel, ,md Hendry (single speed, price, L 34), 2 ; Fraser and Co. (double speed, Price, L3l 10s), 3. 147. Combined Keaping and Binding Machine (subject to trial): Ist, gold medal, LlO 10s ; 2nd, gold medal, L 5 ss. 3 entries, No award until public trial on harvest field, 14S. Winnowing Machine : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 1 entry, ileid and Gray (i'l-ice, 1.15 10), 1. 149. ChatTcutter, for steam or horse-power: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 4 entries. Reid and Gray (price, L2O), 1; Fraser and Co. (12 mouth, price, L 22 lOi), 2 ; Jack, Steel, and Hendry (price, L 27), 3. 150. Corn Bruiser, for steam or horsepower : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. 1 entry. Keid and Gray (price, L2l), 1. 151. Smutting Machine : Ist, silver modal; 2nd, bronze medal. No entry. 152. Pair of Field Gates (wood or iron); Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. Jfo entry. 153. Horse Cart, for farm purposes : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 3 encries. Jack, hteel, aud Hendry (price, L 22 10s), 1 ; Reid and Gray (price, L2l), 2; Keid and Gray (price, L 22), 3. 154. Road Dray, for three horses : Ist, ?ilver medal; 2nd, brotize medal. 1 entry. Reid and Gray (price, L 22), 1. 155. Light four-horse Waggon, for farm purposes ; Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. 1 entry. Reid and Gray (price L4S), 1. 156. Horse-power Hedge-cutter (subjectto trial) : Ist, gold medal, LlO 10s ; 2nd, silver medal. No entry. 157. Cheese Press : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 1 entry. Reid and Gray (price, L 5 12s), 1 15S. Churn : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. 1 entry. Reid and Gray (price, LI), 1. 159. Windmill for Pumping Purposes; Ist, gold medal, 1.5 os ; 2 ,d, silver medal, 1 entry. George Dennison, -1. EXTRA EXHIBITS. Drill and Wheel Hoe. 1 entry. Frederick iivery, highly commended. Traction Engine. 1 entry. J. and T. Meek (Aveling and Porter), 1. Engine aud Thrasher. 3 entries. Council •.lid C.10we.5 (Rusfcon, Procter and C 8hoive engine with 4fs Gin drum), highly a mimcnded. National Mortgage Co, (Ribey and Co., of Lincoln, 9-hor-e engine with sft drum), hi hiy commended. Council ami Clowes (Rausome Sims, and Head, S-li'rse engine with 4'.t Gin drum, litt"d frr straw burning). Portable Engine. 1 entry. R=id and Gray, highly commended. I Leaping machines. 2 entries. Reid anr Gray, commended. Harrows. Reid and Gray exhibited four, viz., extra heavy, extra light, chain 15ft., chain IS t., the whole of which were commended. Winnowing machine. 1 entry. Reid and Gr-iy, commended. Double-drill turnip and mangold sowor. 1 entry. Keid and Gray, commended. Single-drill turnip sower. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, commended. 3-tine h rse hoes. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, commended. CLASS S—BUGGIES AND HARNESS. Judges—Messrs Crawford, Ximaru ; Win. Robertson, Palmerstou ; Moore, Dunediu, 160. Light Double Two-horse Buggy: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 1 entry. Keid and Gray (price L 52). No award. 161. Single Buggy: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal 1 entry. No award. 162. Light Spring Cart : Ist, silver medal 2nd, bronze medal. 1 entry. Reid and Grav (price, 25), 1. 163 Lady's Side Saddle: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 2 entries. Hodge aud Jones, 1 and 2. 164. Complete Set of Riding Gear : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 4 entries. Hodge and Jones, 1 aud 2. 165. Complete Set of Cart Harness : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal. 3 entries. Bod_re and Jones, 1 aud 2. 166. Complete Set of Plough Harness: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 1 eitry. Hodge and Jones', 1. Buggy. 1 entry. Keid and Gray, com' mended. Waggonette. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, commended. Heavy spring cart. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, commended. Class Y—Dogs. Judges of Sheep Dogs—John Davidson, J. M'P. Miller, R. M'Auly. 202. Sheep Dogs : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 10 entrit-s. J. B. Keid (White), 1 ; J. C. Black (Boatswain), 2; 0. and J. M. Todd, 3 ; Henry Little (Ben), highly commended. Judges of Greyhounds—Messrs. Sherwin, Waimate; M. Studholme, Waiho; Reid, Jan. 203. Greyhound : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. S entries. J. D. Kett (lieelong Comet), 1 ; W. H. Ronayna (Kathleen), 2; G. S. Lintott (Hock, by Bachmal, out of Bucksomp Lass), 3; A. S. Otterson (Cleophila, by Forept King, out 0! Little Lady), commended. CUPS AND PIECES OF PLATE. A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of the value of 30 guineas, given to the largest prize-taker in Class A, Draught Horses. A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of the value of 20 guineas, given to the largest prizetaker in Class B, Thoroughbred Horseß. A. C. Paterson. A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of the value of 20 guineas, given to the largest prize-taker in Class D, Shorthorn Cattle. K. Menlove. A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of tho value of 20 guineas, given to the largest prizetaker in Class E, Ayrshire Cattle. W. Cowan, Waikouaiti. A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of tho value of 10 guineas, given to the largest prizetaker in Class G, General Cattle. Fleming and Hedley. A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of the value of 20 guineas, given to the largest prize-taker in Class I, Merino Sheep. Hon. It. Campbell. A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of tha value of 20 guineas, given to the largest prize-taker in Class J, Leicester Sheep. Ib* sufficient exhibitors, and Cup not awarded, A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of th? value of 20 guineas, given to the lftrgeß? prize-laker in Class K, Lincoln Sheep, E, Menlove. ;_A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of the value of 10 guineas, given to the largest prize-taker in Claqs O, Poultry. G. M. Bruce. A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of tne value of 20 guineas, given to the largest prize-taker in Class P, Dairy Produce. Mrs. J. B. Taylor. A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of tjio value of 20 guineas, given to the largest prize-taker in Class R, Agricultural Implements. Reid and Gray. A Piece of Plato or Silver Cup of tne value of 10 guineas, given to the largest prize-taker in Class U, Grain (open t® growers only). C. acd J. M. Todd. A Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of N l ® value of 10 guineas/'given to the largest prize-taker in Class V.. Grain (open W dealers or merchants only). N.2.L. o® o M.A, Co.

A P»«C8 of Plate or Stiver Cap of the vatn« of 10 guinea*. gjvttn to the largest priza-taker to Clara W, See»U fopen to all). CoaaeQ and PRtVATC PB'ZfiJ. M*S»RS». P. CcjrsrswUA* *so C». stave » Ccka Ba»fc«t, value £5 &», for l»»st Koar BashaU oi Wbgat—opeo to ail exhibitor*. N.Z. I . atd M. A. Company. Tub S»u*r»us*t» or Sown Castekf.ctiv gave £Z for'Fhree B«»t t>ry Leicester Kwcs, abovn 2-tooth; £'- tor Best Stogie Dry t,siceat«r F.w» above 2-t*>oth; and £1 for BMtSbnra Ram. of any toog-wo«>Us<i fcretd. wool BaS t<» *xcm<! IJ tneh in length. H. R. ami J. K. Parker tr-nfc th« thr»w. Mkskkh. Hooo asp .SmrejfAW gave a Silk Dr««». valup £K 6a for I*:at Salt Batter. Me. J.. E». Taylor. Mr. D. jjav* a Silk Dress for Best Chesne. Mrs. Rtchafdson. Mb. M. I'ATtoR gave a Pair of Hair £iea»ia«a for B««6 Greyhoond. Mr. 4. I>. Kstt. Mkssrs. Jt'C»RKtsc>(Vt.E a.wd C.V. jt»vo a Fruit SStaad. valat* £■» ss, for th» fcccond f,arg»st frus-taker ia Dairy Produce. Mra. Job. M*Ai»l«y. Mff. A. J. S. tt«At>r.ASD give a BoS of Tb» for Second ftest Cheese. Mrs. H. Atfen. Ma. K. Ei. litre.® g»vo a Me«rehaittß Pipe, vain* £1 l». foe the Elest >heep fog- J - Kei<iL MftssßS. Jt>HS Btrt.r.F.to AffC> Co. gave a Vdv«t J*»I« Tahto Cover for B«at Fresh Butter. Mra. Milts. Tuff Co-Opsbativk S-roßtr Co. gave-apair of Lustres, valoo £1 !♦>«, f" r Rotter with Salt, Section l'-'fi. Mrs- Jame*-