THE SHOW.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1122, 22 November 1879, Page 2

THE SHOW.

We have little to add to what yre have already written in regard to the show held on Thursday and yesterday. That it was in every way successful cannot be denied. The exhibits as a whole were as. excellent as they were numerous ; the weather was a very decided improvement on that of previous shoVs, and would have been delightful had it not been for the strong wand blowing and the clouds of dust wafted across the ground ; and the attendance was, particularly yesterday, when something like 7000 people were present, fully np to the anticipations of the most sanguine. The Society reaped the benefit of this large attendance of spectators, fpr ; "as the reserve of L 250 placed upon the

gates was not reached at the sale, the privilege was retained by the Committee, who netted considerably over that sum for the Society. The only thing to mar the success of the greatest annual gathering of North -Otago was the sad fatal accident which occurred yesterday, and which deprived a mother and eleven children of the bread-winner of the family. As can be imagined, this cast a gloom over the proceedings. While we have no desire to throw the blame of the sad occurrence on anyone, we cannot avoid saying tha,t it world be well in future for the Committee to make a strict regulation prohibiting horsemen riding about the.; ground, but more particularly rendering-it, imperative that there should be no htirdle'jumping on the ground, such as tli'at which took place yesterday, and which led to the death of thie unfortunate man M'Kenzie. They should, if possible, have a plan, prepared of -the ground, and make it a stipulation that all animals should be kept within the limits of the space allotted to the particular section to which they belong. We throw" out the hint in no spirit of fault-finding, but with a desire-tip show a means of making the present almost, perfect arrangements nearer perfection. We cannot close our remarks upon- the Show- without paying-a very justmeed of praise to the Secretary of the Society, Mr. John Church, for the very admirable manner in which the duties appertaining to his very oaierous and exceedingly arduous were performed. The experience of eight years as Secretary to the Society has so thoroughly initiated him into the'.working of these annual exhibitions that every little particular is attended to with a nicety seldom experienced at any agricultural and pastoral exhibition. The result is thai, as was the case on Thursday and yesterday, everything worked smoothly and with clock-like regularity. Tho members of the Committee who acted as Stewards j in the several .classes are equally deserving of praise, though in a few cases it would have been advantageous, a.t any rate to those entrusted with the work of reporting the proceedings if the stewards had handed in their prize-list a little more promptly with j the points for the cups made up in proper j form. To enable them to do this we would suggest that in the catalogue of entries a space should be left at the end of each class for the insertion of thenameaof the exhibitors with the points gained by them. Besides affovdiqg facilities for making up tho points, it would enable a very complete record to be kept in the catalogues of the results achieved by exhibitors, and as such prove highly useful for reference. These are minor points upon which improvements can very easily be effected. Having said much, we will proceed to complete pur report of yesterday's proceedings, the late hour at which the judging was concluded having rendered it impossible to get the whole of the report into our last issue. The following is the conclusion of our remarks on the Draught Horses. In geldingy of all ages there was a very decided falling off in the number of competitors, owing to what cause we cannot say, for there are undoubtedly as many good geldings in the district as there were in any previous year. Though limited in number, the quality of the geldings shown, howover, was undeniably good, Messrs. Fleming and Hedley especially showing some really magnificent animals. With these they succeeded in gaining the cup for the largest prize-taker in draught horses. The scoring for the cup had at this point beoQmo exceedingly close between Mr. Menlove and Messrs. Fleming and Hedley, and the decisions of the judges in the several classes were looked for with very great interest by those who were acquainted with the nature of the struggle, In geldings most of the prizes fell to Messrs, Fleming and Hedley, tliQugh Mr, Menlove carried off the first prize for a gelding of any age. For pairs of mares and geldings Messrs. Fleming and Hedley were again to the fore, with Mr. Menlove second. i

In mares with two of their progeny there was a fine show, not mily of brood mares but of their stock, and the judges had no easy task fee decide upon the merits of the exhibits. Eventually the first prize fell to the Hon. M. Holmes, Messrs. Fleming and Hedlev coming second, and My, Menlove third. The gold rp,edal for the best mare or filly was awarded to Mr. Menlove's fine mare Marchioness. This concluded the contest for the cup for draught horses, very naturally the grandest prize given in connection with the show, and on making up the points it was found that Messrs. Fleming and Hedley had secured the trophy with 25 points, having been run a very close race by Mr. Mcnloye, who scored 24 points. Before concluding our remarks upon the draught stock we would suggest that in future the pedigrees of horses entered, particularly of brood and young stock, should be given in the catalogues, By doing so a very great benefit would be conferred upon prospective purchasers and all who take an interest in draught stock, while it would be of advantage to owners. This district unquestionably stands foremast in the Colony for draught horses, and to it must look those in other districts who are desirous of improving their stock for the means of carrying out their desires. Such being the case, it is desirable that the fullest information should be given as to the breeding of young stock exhibited at our annual shows. This is a matter for exhibitors to attend to, and we hope they will see the wisdom of parrying out our suggestion, The following is the completion of the PRIZE LIST. Horses. CLASS A. —DRAUGHT. Judges Messrs. William Boag, Christcliurcli ; Samuel Young, Kaat Taieri ; James Stark, < hristchurch. 1. Entire Horse, of ftny age : Ist, gold medal, LIQ 10s ; '2nd, gold medal, 1.5 s ; 3rd, silver medal. 7 entri. s. Julin Donaldson (Young Banker), 1 ; R. M'Auly (Renfrew Jock), 2 ; K. Mcn'ove (Piince Victor, by Price of Wales, dam Rose), 3 < Daniel M'Gregor (Pi ince Royal) commended. 2. Entire Horse, 3 years old : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, brouze medal. 3 entries. Fleming and Hedley (Glen Lyon), 1 ; Geo. Hutchison (Toka-haki Jrck), 2j E. Menlove (Lord Clyde, by Luke, of Edinburgh, dam 'Heather KpU,'"foJtd 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 (ieorge Grey, imported from Scotland, dam Fancy, imj.orti.-d) 3; Hon. M. Holmes (Cashier), commended. 4. Entire Colt, 1 year old : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 14 entries Hon. M. Holmes, 1 ; K. Menlove (colt by Prin'ca Chiilie. dam MLs gawyer, foalel October 29, 187S), 2; J£ Menlove (c lit by Prince Charlie, dam Heather Bell, foa!ed - October 2S, 18"8), 3; Samuel M'Kee, com mend-d.

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. 6. Dry Mare, 3 years and upwards : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 8 entries E. Menlove (Heather Bell), 1; E. RJenlflve, 2 ; Hon. M. Holmes, 3 3 Fleming and Hedr ley, commended. 7- l?illy, 3 years old 5 Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 8 entries. Hon. M. Holmes (I.aura. M'Ph'erson), 1; Alex Balfour, 2 ; Fleming and Hedley, 3 and commended; E. Menlove (Beauty, by Piinc: Albert, dam Bay Kate, foaled Uc\ 24, commtnded. 8. Filly, 2 years old : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze mecla]. 6 entries. Fleming S-nd' Hedley, } and' 3 : J. Sutton, U; Thos Stevenson, commended.

9. Filly,' 1 year old : Ist, silyer medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 11 entries. Hon. M. Holmes, % and 3 j If. and W, Quin, 2 ; Fleming and Hpdley, commended. 10. Gelding, 2 years old: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal, 3 entries. Fleming and Hedley, 1 and 3 ; E. Menlove (sire Crown Prince, dam Jers, foaled Oct. 12, 1877) 2.

11. Gelding, 3 years old: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 3 entrins. Fleming and Hedley, 1 and 2. 12. Gelding, any age : Ist", silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. H entries. E. Menlove 1 ; John Barclay (Duncan, by Prince Char'i-', dam Primes 3 Maude,) 2; Fleming and Hedley, 3 and commended. IS. Pair of Mares or Geldings ( r or Wurk purposes only) : Ist, silver medal; 2nd,

bronze medal. 4 entries Fleming Hedlev, 1 and R Mm.love, 2. 14. Mare, with two of her progeny : Ist gold medal, Lsss ; 2ud, silver meclal; 3rd' bronze medal, (ien're.. Hon. M. 1 ; E. Menlovf, 2 ; Fleming and Hedley, 3,' 15. Best Mare or Filly in the Yard : Gold medal, LlO 10s. S entries. E. Menlove (Marchioness), 1. THE DERBY. For the : Best Draught Filly, 3 y.rs old : .l'stj. amortntiOf nomination and acceptance fees_; 2nd,~m : :proportiou ; 3rd in proportion. 4 acceptances. Fleming and Hudley,' 1 and 2.