WATKOUAITI AND SHAGVALLEY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1149, 20 December 1879, Page 2

WATKOUAITI AND SHAGVALLEY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL SHOW. We regret that we have not space to make any further remarks than those given in our last issue in reference to the show held yesterday at Waikouaiti. It was nearly six o'clock when the work of judging the exhibits was completed. The following is the PRIZE LIST. Cattle. SIIORTKORNS. Judges—Messrs. T. Henderson (Otepopo), ° D. Grant and P. Grant (Taieri). Bull, 3 years and upwards. 7 entries. John Duncan,!; Win, Heckler, 2; Wm. Puddy, 3. Bull, 2 years old. 3 entries. Wm. Puddy, 1 ; Alex. Cameron, 2 ; Wm. Heckler, 3. Bull, one year old. 2 entries. J. Culling, 1 ; Wm. Heckler, 2. Cow, in calf or in milk. 12 entries. J. Duncan, 1 and 2 ; W. Puddy, 3 ; J. Duncan, commended. Heifer, 2 years old. 12 entries. Wm. Heckler, 1 ; W. Puddy, 2 and 3. Heifer, one year old. 11 entries. J. Duncan, 1 ; W. Heckler, 2 ; A. Bannatyne, 3. AYRSHIRES. Judges—Messrs. Robert Charters and Peter Cullen (Taieri), J. Robertson (Clutha). Bull, 3 years and upwards. C entries. W. Cowan, 1 ; A. C. Strode, 2; J. Gemmell, commended. Bull, 2 years old. 7 entries. W. Cowan, 1 ; M. M'Garry, 2. Bnll, 1 year old. 8 entries. W. Cowan, 1; M. Todd, 2 ; W. Paul, 3. Cow, in calf or in milk. 12 entries. W. Cowan, 1 and 2; R Blair, 3. Heifer, 3 years old, in calf or in milk. 5 entries. W. Cowan, 1 and commended. Heifer, 2 years old. 13 entries. W. Cowan. 1 ; C. M'Gregor, 2 ; W. Cowan, 3. Heiier, 1 year old."20 entries. W. Cowan, 1 : M. Todd, 2 ; D. M'Donald, 3. Best Ayrshire animal on the ground, medal, given by Mr. Gibb, of the Kartigi Hotel—\V. Cowan. ANY OTirER I!RF,ER, (Colonial bred, excluding Shorthorns and Ayrshires.) Judges—Same as for Ayrshires. Cow, in calf or in milk. 14 entries. A. Bannatyne, 1 and 2. Heifer, two years old. 20 entries. D, M'Donald, 1 ; W. Cowan, 2 and 3. Heifer, one year old. 16 entries. A. Bannatyne, 1, 2, and 3. hairy cows. Pair Dairy Cows, any breed. S entries. W. Cowan, 1, 2, and 3. FAT STOCK. Judges—Same as for Shorthorns. Pair of Fat Bullocks. 2 entries. Did not come forward. Pair of Fat Cows or Heifers, 2 entries. Little Brothers, commended. Horses, draught. Jndges—Messrs. W. Owen (Dunedin), D. M'Gregor (Weston), A. Robertson (Taieri). Entire, 4 years and upwards. 7 entries. M'Auley and Wallace (Duncan Gray), 1 ; R. IJlair (Rob the Ranter), 2; A. Bannatyne (Clyde), 3. Entire, 3 years old. No entries. Entire Colt, 2 years old. 2 entries. A. Bannatyne, 1. Entire Colt, 1 year old. 3 entries. R. Pearson, 1 ; A. C. Strode, 2; A. Bannatyne, 3. Brood Mare, with foal at foot. 14 entries. A. Bannatyne, 1 ; T. Dent, 2 ; R. Steel, 3 ; A. Cameron, commended. Foal. 1G entries. A. Bannatyne, 1 ; T. Dent, 2 ; R. Stcol, 3Mare (dry), 4 years and upwards, 13 entries. T. Dent, 1; Nicholson, 2; A. Bannatyne, 3 ; A. Dempster, commended. Filly, 3 years old. 7 entries. W. M'Dougall, 1 ; R. Pearson, 2; A. Bannatyne, 3. Filly, 2 years old. 9 entries. J. Duncan, 1 ; A. Dempster, 2; R. Steel, 3; C. Reid, commended. Filly, 1 year old. 4 entries. A. Bannatyne, 1 ; J. Jones, 2. Gelding, 4 years and upwards. G entries. T. Maloney, 1 ; G. Gilmore, 2 ; Nicholson, 3. Gelding, 3 years old. 5 entries. A. Dempster, 1 ; R. Pearson, 2 and 3. Pair of Geldings v or Mares. 14 entries, T. Dent, 1 ; Nicholson, 2 ; G. Gilmore, 3. Gelding, 2 years old. 5 entries. R. Hagan, 1 ; J. Jones, 2 ; A. Young, 3. Gelding, 1 year old. 5 entries. A. Cameron, 1 ; A. Bannatyne, 2 and 3. Best Pair of Draught Horses in daily use, 2 tons of coal, given by the Shag Point Coal Company. 9 entries. A. Bannatyne. Mare and two of her progeny. Prize value LI 10s, given by Messrs. Fagan and Everest, Palmers ton. 5 entries. A. Bannatyne, 1. Champion Prize for best Mare or Filly in Draught Horses. T. Dent (Maud), 1. Best Foal in yard, LI Is, given by Messrs. T. Anderson and Co. W. Souter, 1; A. Bannatyne, 2. Best Colt Foal by entire horse Sir George Grey—L2 2s, given by Messrs. T. Anderson and Co. A. Bannatyne. Best Filly Foal by entire horse Sir George Grey—L2 2s, given by Messrs. T. Anderson and Co. W. Cowan. Best Foal by entire horse Rob the Ranter— LI la, given by Mr. R. Blair. No entry. Best Foal by entire horse Bismarch—Ll Is, given by Mr. A. Craigh. R. Steel, s Best Foal by entire horse Champion —LI Is, given by Mr. W. Puddy. A. Young, 1; W. Mill, 2. Best Foal by Earl of Paisley. J. Drysdale, 1; W. Robertson, 2. THOROUGHBREDS. Judges—Messrs. M'Gavin, Drum, and Taggart, Dunedin. Entire, 3 years and upwards. 2 entries, E, Do vine (Marybyrnong), I,

Entire Colt, two years old. No entries. Brood Mare, with foal at foot. 4 entries. W. Cowan, 1. Foal. 4 entries. R. Templeton, 1; W. Mare (dry). 5 entries. teaakLl; Gelding or Filly, 2 A. Harper (Harkaway), 1 ; Packman and Co., 2. Gelding or Mare, best weight carrier. 15 entries. \V. Cowan, 1 ; A. C. Strode, 2 ; W. Mill, 3. Pony, 14 hands and under. S entries. W. James, 1; J. Caldwell, 2; AY. H. Williams, 3. Gelding or Mare, not over 15 hands high, suitable for riding, driving, plough, and harrow occasionally. 7 entries. W. Robertson, 1 ; C. M'Gregor, 2 ; T. Dent, 3. For best Buggy Horse, to be shown in harness. 7 entries. A. C. Strode, 1 ; D. Grant, 2; J. C. Buekland, 3. Best pair of Buggy Horses, shown in harness. Prize, LI Is, given by Mr. George M'Gavin, Dunedin. 3 entries. J. C. Buckland. Lady's Hack, to be riden by a lady. First prize, Lady's Riding Bridle, given by Mr. Jas. Kobertson, Palmerston ; second do, pair Lady's Boots, given by Mr. Gillespie, Palmerston ; third do, Highly Commended. 6 entries. W. Sonter, 1 ; N. Caldwell, 2. Most graceful lady rider, LI Is, given by Mr. R. Duthie (Dunedin) —Miss Sloan. Hack, to jump 4ft. hurdles, three trials. 5 entries. R. Templeton, 1 ; J. Culling; J. Caldwell, 3. Best Shod Draught Horse or Mare. 6 entries. W. Affleck, 1 ; M'Dougall, 2. Best Shod Light Horse or Mare. 7 entries. W. Affleck, 1; M'Dougall, 2; J. Wilson, commended. Sheep, merino. Judges—J. J. M'Auley (Portobello), W. Scott (Peninsula), P. Aitchison (Awamoko). Ram, 4 tooth and upwards. 4 entries. H. Orbell, 1 and 2. Kam, 2-tooth. No entry. Ewe, 4-tooth and upwards. 5 entries. W. Heckler, 1, 2, and 3. Ewe, 2-tooth, 7 entries. W. Heckler, 1 and 2. LEICESTER. Judges —Same as for Merinos. Ram, 4-tooth and upwards. No entry. Ram, 2-tooth. 3 entries. W. Heckler, 1, 2, and 3. Ewe, 4-tooth and upwards. 3 entries. W. Heckler, 1 and 2. Ewe, 2-tooth. 4 entries. J. C. Buekland, 1 and 2. LIXCOLNS. Judges—Same as for Merinos. Ram, 4-tooth and upwards. 14 entries. J. C. Buekland, 1 and 2 ; A. Young, 3. Ram, 2-tooth. 4 entries. J. C. Buckland, 1 ; W. Heckler, 2. Ewe, 4-tooth and upwai'ds. 10 entries. A. Young, 1 ; W. Heckler, 2 ; A. Young, 3. Ewe. 2-tooth. 21 entries. A. Bannatyne, 1 ; J. C. Buekland, 2 ; W. Heckler, 3. FAT SHEEP. Judges—Same as for Merinos. Pen of not less than 5 Fat Merino Wethers or Ewes. No entry. Pen of not less than a Fat Long-wool Wethers or Kwes. 6 entries. P. Duncan. 1 ; J. C. Buekland, 2 ; W. J. C. Buekland, 3. Pen of not less than 5 Fat Lambs. 6 entries. A. Bannatyne, 1 j J. C. Buekland, 2 ; W. Cowan, 3. Swine. Judges—Same as for sheep. Boar, 1 year and upwards. 3 entries. H. Scott, 1 ; P. Duncan, 2. Boar, under 1 year. 2 entries, A. Bannatyne, 1. Sow, 1 year and upwards. 6 entries. P. Duncan, 1 ; J. Duncan, 2. Sow, under 1 year. 5 entries. A. Bannatyne, 1 and 2. Fat Pig. 3 entries. P. Duncan, 1 ; A. Bannatyne, 2. Brood Sow and Litter. 2 entries. A. Bannatyne, 1. Dairy Produce. Judges—Messrs. Sutherland, Esther, and Harrold (Dunedin). 31b. Fresh Butter. 21 entries. Miss Cameron, 1 ; Mrs. W. Cowan, 2 ; Mrs. A. Currie, 3 ; Mrs. C. M'Gregor, hon. certificate ; Mrs. M. Todd, commended. Fancy Butter (fresh). First prize, gold brooch, given by Mr. R. H. Cathcart, Palmerston ; second do, picture, given by A. Lawson, Palmerston. 8 entries. Mrs. M. Todd, 1 ; Mrs. K. B. Ferguson, 2; Mrs. W. Cowan, 3 ; A. Bannatyne, 4. 31b. Powdered Butter. 2-J entries. Miss Cameron, 1 ; Mr. W. Cowan, 2; Mrs. Coll M'Donald, 3 ; Mrs. A. Currie, 4. 101b. Salt Butter. 14 entries. Mrs. C. M'Donald, 1; Mrs. W. Cowan, 2; Miss Cameron, 3 ; Mrs. W. Diack, 4. Largest prize-taker in butter, teapot, value LI Is, Messrs. Edmond, Forsyth, and Co. — Mrs. Cowan and Miss Cameron equal. Cheese (new) made after Ist of October. 5 entries. Mrs. C. MMJonald, 1 ; Mrs. W. Diack, 2 ; All's. D. Brunton, 3. Cheese (old). 5 entries. Mrs. C. M'Donald, 1; Mrs. W. Diack, 2; Mrs. M. Todd, 3. Largest prize-taker in dairy produce, butter dish, value L2 10s, given by Mr. J. Hislop, jeweller, Dunedin —Mrs. C. M'Donald. Second largest prize-taker in dairy produce, box of tea, value 30s, given by Messrs. A, and J. M'Farlane, Dunedin—Mrs. W, Cowan and Miss Cameron equal. Poultry. ' Judges—Same as for dairy produce. Dorking Cock and two Hons. 2 entries. J. M'Gill, 1 ; J. Mitchell, 2. Spanish Cock and two Hens. 1 entry. J. M'Gill, 1. Brahmapootra Cock and two Hens. No entry. Cochin China Cock and two Hens. 1 entry, Mrs. W. Cowan, 1. Game Cock and two Hens. 1 entry. W. Affleck, 1. Drake and two Ducks (Aylesbury). 1 entry. J. Jones. Drake and two Ducks (any other breed). No entry. Gander and Goose (common). 1 entry. Mrs. W. Diack, 1. Pair Turkeys. 1 entry. Mrs. W, Diack, ' Sunphies, Judges—Same as for dairy produce. Side or Roll of Bacon. 8 entries. P. Duncan, 1 ; B. Bray, 2 ; W. Malloch, 3. Ham. 11 entries. B. Bray, 1 ; W. Cowan, 2; P. Duncan, 3 and commended. Loaf of home-made Bread, not less than 41bs. 9 entries. T. Templeton, 1; Mrs. W. Diack, 2; Mrs. Reid, 3. Collection of Garden Produce (including flowers and shrubs). 2 entries. W. Piccup, 1; John Deane, 2. By J. K. Brown, a Cookery Book for the best 6 Scones. 12 entries. Mrs. A. Currie, 1; Mrs. W. Souter, 2; 1. Templeton, 3. Wines made from fruits. John Deane, specially highly commended. Largest Prize-taker in Sundries. Box of tea, value 30s, given by Mr. F. Meenan. B. Bray. Dogs. Judges—Same as for Sheep. Rough Collies. 3 entries, W, Robertson, 1; J. Duncan, 2. Smooth Collies. 5 entries. A. Young, 1 ; Little Brothers, 2; W. Heckler, 3. Pair of Setters. J. Hartley, commended. Implements. Judges—Messrs. D. Fleming (Shag Valley) and T. Henderson (Otepopo). Reaper. 2 entries. Reid and Gray, 1; R. Hunter (Murray and Co., Banff), 2. Grubber. 1 entry. W. Affleck, highly commended. Farm Dray. 1 entry. J. Johnston, commended. Cop. The cup given by M. Orbell, Esq., for the largest prize-taker in cattle, horses, and sheep, lies between Messrs. A, Bannatyne and W. Cowan.