THE SHOW.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 18 November 1880, Page 2

THE SHOW.

President, James Stuart Holmes, Esq.; Vicel President, William Gardiner, Esq. ; Hon. Treasurer, W. H. Ronajne, Esq. ; General 5 Committee for 18S0, Messrs. A. Hedley, N. Fleming, E. Menjove, E. M'Ajjly, T. Henderson, J. Gcmniell, D. Borrie, Jl. Morton, T. Y. Duncan, J. Donaldson, A, Aifcenhead, A. Murdock, H. Connell, W. Robertson, H. Little, D. M'Gregor, A. Thomson, D. Sutherland, J. M'Lean, T. Stevenson, J. Jack, J. Falconer, P. Orr, , J. Mitchell { Secretary, J. Church. FIRST DAY. The seventeenth annual show of the North • Otago Agricultural ar\d Pastoral Association was commenced to-day under highly favorable circumstances. The weather was. all that could be desired, the sun shining out brightly, while a nice breeze from off the sea tended to make the day thoroughly enjoyable, The attendance on the ground was very small compared with the number of spectators at previous shows, but it is probable that to-morrow, wjien draught horses and shorthorn cattle are to be exhibited, the attendance will be much larger. The whole of the arrangements were grand, and the Secretary and Committee are to be congratulated upon the satisfactory manner in which the operations were carried on. The groupd was laid off in the same manner as last year, the arrangements on that occasion having proved npt only great improvements on those of previous years, but highly satisfactory in every respect, the best possible use being made of the somewhat limited ground. Thus in the permanent building was located the dairy produce and cured meats, and alongside this were placed the Agricultural implements. On the opposite side to the gfite was erected a camera obscura, which appeared to be very well patronised, and from which could be obtained a good view of the whole ground and its surroundings. The judging ring was placed in the usual position, and between it and the permanent buildings was | the band stand, from which the Rifles Band throughout the afternoon discoursed some | capital music, tending very materially to enliven the proceedings. At the west end .on ths north side was situated a large tent for the recaption of grain and seeds, and beside this the small display of poultry was . made. In the centre of the ground at that end were located the sheep pens, which, being well filled with fine specimens of the i fleecy tribe, formed one of the greatest i attractions of the day. Passing up the i south side of. the ground we found a number ; of tethering posts for horses, whilst the ( cattle were accommodated in the permanent <

stalk at tlie east end. On the east of the nng Air. A. Johnston, of the Commercial Hotel, had two large marquees, one used as a public bar, and the other as a luncheon room for the judges, stewards, Ac., and in this latter, vfas spfead a very substantial repast. . On the opposite side of the ring Mr. P. Mason; of the Kakanui Hotel, had a substantial wooden structure, wherem thirsty mortals could quench their thirst. Mr. H. .I'. Mote had also a small booth on the ground for the sale of fruit and light refreshments. All the booths appeared to do a good trade, the spectators apparently forgetting about hard timesj and for the nonce casting off all .considerations of the precious value of "filthy lucre," possibly consoling themselves with the knowledge that the Agricultural and Pastoral Show, like Christmas, only comes'once a year. It may also be mentioned that Mr. Jeffreys, having been refused permission to h'ave'a stand on the ground, had a small temporary wooden building on the vacant space on the opposite side of Wharf-street. Here he found a resting place for the soles of his feet, and a spot from which he could, undisturbed, distribute religious tracts and vend Bibles and other religious works. We blush to say, however, that he did not receive a very large amount of support, the public being apparently bent upon a consideration of more worldly matters.

In reporting upon last year's show it was our pleasurable duty to congratulate the Association upon the large list of entries in the several classes despite the severe depression which even then was making its in fluenee felt in all directions. It is not, we regret to say, given to us to write this year in equally satisfactory terms of the number of entries, for on comparing the figures it will be seen that there is a falling off of one-third. At the same time the loss i.o the effectiveness of the Show has not been so great as might at first sight appear to the casual observer. This fact we shall presently demonstrate pretty clearly, and we shall also attempt and that we think, satisfactorily, to show the causes which have tended to reduce the number of entries. Many of these, are of such a nature that no action, individual or collective, could have overcome them, while many are the direct results of the actions of the Committee of the Association in striking certain classes out of the programme, and the apathy of private individuals has had its fair share in reducing the sum total of the entries. Before, however, we proceed to perform the task of accounting for the falling off in the number of entries it may be well to give the figures necessary to enable us to make a comparison of this year's entries with those of previous years. The following table, carefully compiled from the Society's gives the total number of entries in each class for the past nine years :

From this it will appear that there has this year actually been a falling off in entries of no lees than 318, A very startling depreciation this, our readers will say, but if they will reflect for a moment they will see that the decrease in the number of exhibits has been by no means so great as at first appears. Last year we had occasion to explain that the sum totals of the entries for the Association's Shows were swollen by what may fittingly be termed a system of' doable entry, Thus we find that last year there were recorded no less than 114 entries for private prizes, ■while for the present Show 33 only are noted. Here then we can not only account for over one-fourth of the decrease in the total number of entries, but can prove our assertion that the total number of exhibits has not fallen off so largely as might be inferred. As all who compote for any private ppze are ay/are the Society insists'upon an additional entrance fee being paid notwithstanding that the competitors have already entered their exhibits in the competition for the Associate's prizes, Thus, taking dairy produce as a case in point, we find that last year the total number of entries in this class was 181° but there were actually only 95 exhibits, no less than S6 of the competitors paying the additional sum to entitle them to compete for the six prizes given in the classes by private individuals. In making a comparison between the Show of last year and the present Show we must take the number of exhibits and not the entries as the basis of cur calculations, To arrive at a pqrrect coil; elusion as to the absolute magnitude of the exhibitions we must therefore leave entries for private prizes entirely out of consideration. This fact, we think, we have made pretty clear to oar reaaers. Deducting the number of entries for private prizes in ; both cases, wc find tha; the total number of exhibits for the two years under eomnayison are as follow 1879, 910 ; 18S0, 073*. Our readers will naturally ask '-.How can thi§ falling off of 237 in the total number of exhibits be accounted for ? " We admit that at the first blush the result appears somewhat startling, but a minute comparison of the detailed figures gives a widely different complexion to the matter. In order to assist our readers to follow us in our attempt to clear up all doubt upon this point wc give the following table showing the actual difference in the number of entries in each class :

In analysing the result in each Glass we will first consider how far it is attributable to the direct action of the Committee of the Association, and then we will endeavor to

show the causes over which the Association had no control that have tended to swell the sum total of the falling off. Glancing hurriedly down the table before us we find that the decrease in the number of entries for hacks has been brought about by the excision of the three jumping contests and i the inclusion of only pfie class in their stead, • We do not know the reasons wliich actuated the Committee in omitting from this year's programme the jumping contest, but we do know that the only point in favor of their retention was that they caused a little excitement for the spectators. On the other hand, however, it may be urged that they Were attended with a certain amount of danger, as was made painfully evident last year, and that they have tended in no wg,y to promote either the welfare of the Association or the improvement of our stock of hacks. Taking all the circumstances into consideration, it will be freely admitted that the Committee have acted wisely in determinipg to omit the three jumpipg events, which have hitherto resulted in bringing forward on the whole almost precisely the same animals. Hurdle racing can scarcely be fittingly included in the programme for an Agricultural and Pastoral Association'? show, while the new class for hacks in general is likely to be productive of a greater amount of good, It will have been observed that there are no entries for geno. ral cattle, and to those who are not acquainted with the facts this may appear a very singular circumstance. The explana- ■ tion is found in the fact that the Committee : from some inscrutable reason decided to < omit the class. This, we think, is a decided mistake. While the aim of an Agricultural i and Pastoral Association no doubt is to en- i courage the breeding of pure-blooded stock j of all kinds, it should be borne in mind that i

the programme only affords opportunities for the exhibition of three classes of- cattle, and that outside of these there ■•are many .descriptions of cattle that are found of great value' to. dairymen and others, and, until separate' classes are created for these, their owners Should not be debarred from?, exhibiting, and the public from inspecting, other specimens of the horned tribe than Ayrshires, Shorthorns, and Alderneys. - Besides this, the exhibitions of general cattle in previous years have been highly creditable, and the competitions highly interesting. We next find that the number of sections for Romney Marsh sheep has been reduced from ten to four. " This step has been taken,, and very justly, owing to the want of competition in the class in past years. For sonie years the late Dr. Webster was almost' the sole exhibitor,, and last year Mr. John Reid, the purchaser of Dr. Webster's flock, took iip the running and had the field almost entirely to himself. This year, again, he is the sole exhibitor. However much, therefore, we may regret that want of competition has necessitated the step, we must admit that the Committee acted wisely in curtailing the number of events in a class which lacks interest, not on account of want of quality of the exhibits, for Mr. John Reid's Itomney Marsh sheep are excellent, but from a paucity of entries. We next find that the oup for poultry has been done away with, and a medal substituted, and this fact may have had some influence in reducing the number of competitors. We have long entertained grave doubts as to the wisdom of including poultry in an agricultural and pastoral show, and we have seen that on almost every occasion—not only in Oamaru, but in Cliristchurch, Timaru, and all other places—the exhibits of the feathered tribe are imposing neither in point of quality nor quantity. The fact is that agricultural shows are held at the wrong time of the year to show birds at their best, and those who own really good fowls do not care to exhib t them at a time when they are necessarily out of condition. There are many other arguments that might be urged against continuing to include poultry in a show of the kind, but it is unnecessary to go over them now. The work of holding an exhibition of poultry might well be remitted to an association established for the purpose, and which could arrange the show to take place at a more fitting time of the year. Passing on we notice that the class for dogs has been struck out altogether, and here again we find a direct cause of the falling off in exhibits. Taking into consideration the several curtailments of the programme, we av« able to account for a falling off of exhibits amounting to nearly a fourth of the total diminution. Now let us see what reasons can be assigned for the remainder of the falling off. Starting out with draught horses, \ve find that the breaking up of Messrs. Fleming and Hedley's stud farm has exercised a baneful influence upon the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show. 1 liese gentlemen were strong exhibitors in many classes, and the sale of their stock has, in consequence of the animals being scattered over a vast extent ol' country, very materially affected the number of exhibits at our annual Show. We find, on referring to the catalogue of the last show, thjit Messrs, Fleming and Hedley claimed nearly one-third of the exhibits in draught horse.--. It would be interesting to know that many of the animals shown by them last year are included in this year's show. Again we find that the same firm had over a third of the exhibits of thoroughbred harass, and when tq this is adijpd the faot that, owing to an oversight, Mr, Alex, C, Paterson, who has for years been the most prominent exhibitor of thoroughbreds, has not this year a solitary representative, enough has been said to account for the large decrease in this class of exhibit 3. We have already referred to the decrease in hacks, and will therefore pass on to the next class—Shorthorned Cattle. Here we again miss the familiar names of Messrs. Fleming and Hedley, whose absence is, however, still more forcibly marked in the next class—Ayrshire Cattle. Here toe we miss the name of Mr. W. Cowan, of Waikouaiti, last year's cup winner, and then the exhibitor of a large number of animals. Turning our attention to sheep we find the names of the Hon. R Campbell and Mr. John M'Lean absent from the list of competitors in Merinos, and have therefore little difficulty in tracing out the pause of the falling off in this class of exhibits. Both the gentlemen named were large exhibitors last year, and we are puzzled to find a cause to justify the absence of their sheep frqm the Show under review. It has been stated that the Hon. R. Campbell lias purposely withheld his merinos in order that other breeders might have an opportunity of coming to the point. Last year the proprietor of Otekaike carried all before him, and had he again entered he would undoubtedly have been a strong opponent. However much we may appreciate the givat amount of self-denial displayed by him in leaving the field clear to other breeders, we cannot but regret that tlie excellence of the show of merinos has been decreased by the absence of the Hon, R. Campbell's invincible champions, From a public point of view it was desirable that his sheep should again have formed the standard of excellence in the light of which all other, competitors might bo judged. Had they been present all interested v/oukl l»r.vo had an opportunity of judging to what extent other breeders' had improved their herds ; and here we may remark that were the principle of one year's successful competitor retiring the following year to bo generally acted upon, the result would be highly disastrous alike to the Association and the agricultural and pastoral interests, The aim of all exhibitions is to enable competitors to compare notes and obtaai reliable data as to the relative degrees of excellence of their exhibits. If, then, the chief exhibitor in any class, the fortunate possessor of the best representatives of any class of stock, is not fittingly represented at an exhibition, the whole of the exhibitors are, indirectly, great losers, though they may be temporarily small gainers. The chief aim of the annual coip paring 'q{ notes is upset, the general degree of excellence lowered,- the object of the Association frustrated, and the public disappointed, Of course a very large amount of labor is necessary to prepare any class of stock for exhibition, but this is fully compensated for in many indirect ways. These remarks apply not only to the case under review, but in every case of the kind, and it would be well that owners of stock should take the matter into their earnest consideration. If agricultural and pastoral shows are to accomplish good, they must have the hearty co-operation of all graziers and farmers, and this not obtained the benefits derivable from shows are only partially secured. It is quite possible that both the gentlemen named may have good and potent reasons for not becoming exhibitors, but no matter what those reasons may be, the absence of their sheep from the Show is a direct loss to' the Association, and an indirect loss to the other exhibitors and the public generally. It is true that the absence of exhibits by the Hon. R. Campbell and Mr. Johri' M'Lean is partly compensated for by the presence of a large number of excellent sheep belonging to Messrs. A. M'Master and W. Gardiner. Leicesters show a slight increase, and we are pleased to again find Mr, H, Little, gf jan absentee Ipt year), once more included amongst tlie list of exhibitors, In Ljncolns we find the most gratifying re> suit of an increase in exhibits of 32. This result has been brought about by the advent of Messrs. Frederick and Thomas Sutton, of Southland, whilst all last year's comI petitors again .figure prominently. Speaking generally, it may fairly be said that Lincqln sheep formed the most prominent feature of the Show, and the sight presented was one of a highly gratifying. nature to all ..interested ; not only in this class of sheep, but in the prosperity of the Association. We are sadly at a loss to account fry the very striking falling off i)} t])e number of exhibits of produce. This is a department of the Show in which the ladies have hitherto taken a very large amount of interest, and the competitions have, as is invariably the case when the ladies enter the lists, been keep and interesting. It is, too, almost the only class in which the fair, sex have an opportunity of taking an active part in promoting the success of the Show, and the decrease, of exhibits is therefore the more striking. The only possible reason that we can assign for the decrease is that many of the housewives, bearing in mind the hardness of the times have determined to exercise the greatest amount of thrift, and have thus saved their husbands the expense of paying entrance fees.. If this is the true cause of the decline, we must certainly congratulate the ladies upon the very great amount of self-denial they have undergone,

and express a hope that next year the necessity for adopting a similar course will have disappeared. Ihe same reason cannot bo urged for the decrease in the number of exhibits of implements, but still the causes are not far to seek. First we must note that the dissolution of partnership by Messrs. Jack, Steel, and Hendry has tended greatly to bring about the result ; and secondly Messrs. R. Wilkin and Co., of Christchurch, who have generally assisted in adding very materially to the extent of our displays of implements, were, unfortunately, too late in making their entries. This latter cause of a falling off also applies to seeds, in which class the same firni exhibited very largely last year. The unfortunate circumstance, while no doubt annoying to the firm, is disappointing to the public. We have now gone pretty fully through the catalogue in a general way, in order to ascertain the causes that have led to so. striking a result as the decrease of the exhibits at the Show to the extent of about one-third, and have, we think, pointed out clearly their nature. There : is little room for doubt, too, that the financial depression has exercised considerable influence upon the extent of the Show. Indeed 110 other result could have been looked for. Many who would probably have been exhibitors have doubtless been deterred from entering the lists by a knowledge that economy was necessary, and when we take this fact into consideration in conjunction with the others that we..have mentioned, we may fairly congratulate the Association upon the large measure of success that has attended the annual Agricultural and Pastoral Show.

AYRSHIRE CATTLE. To-day's exhibition of Ayrshire cattle 011 thb ground was indeed a grand one, and not only was there evidences of careful breeding in the admirable points of quality displayed among those cattle, but there was also plenty of proof of the enterprise shown by those gentlemen who have at considerable pains as well as expense succeeded in introducing fresh strains of blood to the district. The result of the judging went to show that the cup for this olass will be kept in Oam aru, and up to the time of going to press Mr. James Gemmell bade fair to become the winner of this trophy. The respective c'asses were fairly represented, and in the keen competition which- took place between the animals in the class for eows .in milk—which is probably a more important part of this section of the Show than the bull class - it was plain the judges had a very difficult task before them. There were six lords of the herd presented in section 40, out of which Mr. James Gemmell's Champion, an imported bull, several times said to have been ohampion in Scotland, was awarded first prize. Hcis asplendidanimal in substance and proportions, has a lovely skin, and displays quality all over. Messrs. A. and J. Macfarlane's Sir Redmond 3rd was properly placed second. This is a good all round bull, well ribbed up. very level 011 top, handles beautifully, but seems rather cramped in the horn; otherwise, there is not a fault, to be found. Mr. Thomas Stevenson's Captain, of a lighter color than the other prize-takers, shows great substance, but want of firmness—nevertheless he shows all the traits of a most serviceable sire. Mr. George M'Dona.lci exhibited an animal of a very fair style, Mr. James Mitchell's Kakanwi Jock was also brought out here, He is an old prize-taker, but was beaten off 1 by animals of a more advanced style. The old bull looked exceedingly well, and was well up in condition. Messrs. A. and J. Macfar'ane's Pvinoe Charlie showed very fine quality, and presents a fair loin and rump, as well as a deep fore-end and neck. There were five entries for two-

year-old bulls, but Messrs. Walker's and Robertson's cattle did not turn lip. In this section Mr. CJemniell \vas again in the front rank with an aristocratic bull out of out of Mary—to which was handed the first prize ticket. He carries a very shapely head and well-sat horns on a graceful neck, and is well furnished in the middle and over the rump. Mr. T. Y. Duncan's Agent-General was second. This is an animal in which there are signs of promise, and he may be expected to come on next year. Messrs. A. and J. Macfarlane's Douglas was third/ He is a fair bull, and shows fine action as well as a large amount of. quality. Eight yearling bulls were brought out in very prime condition, and, after a critical inspection by the judges, the awards fell—tlio first to Messrs. Macfarlane's Sir Colin, which shows plenty of style and promise, the second to Mr. M'C4?egor's exhibit, and the third to Mr. Duncan's Sir .T, IjVrguson, while out of three

presented by Mr. Gemmell, one deserving bull was commended. Messrs. W. Meek and J. Jackson also liad exhibits of merit in this section. The next to Gnter the arena were the nine cows in milk, which were a very grand lot, and occupied the attention of the judges, upwards if three-quarters of an hour. The first placed was Mr. James GemmelFs Violet, by Ayrshire Jack (imported). Rev ladyship, who ran it very hard with Minerva, is well-proportioned, with full lively eye, thin, soft, and mellow skin, and I road hind-quarters, large-udder with milk-veins well developed, r.r.d all the characteristics of a wall-bred cow. Mr. T. Y. Duncan's Minerva, who has stood in for prizes on previous occasions, was awarded second prize. She also shows quality all over, and possesses a large milk vessel. Minerva 2nd, ow.\ied by the "same exhibitor, was placed third, and Juno commended. These are in every way muri* torious animals, which would 'take a lot of beating in auy show yard. Mr. S. J. Loring showed Tibbie, by Brogden, a fine looking beast, and a capital handler, but a trifle behind in some of her other points, Mr. Stevenson was also an exhibitor in this class. The Messrs. M'Farlane showed Princess Clementine and Peeress, both of which were acknowledged to possess strains of good breeding. Six dry cows were brought into the ring out of the eleven

entered. Mr. James GemmelFs Mary, an old favorite, three and arhalf years old, which has never been beaten, was r ? wardo<l iirst ; honors. She presents a beautiful contour, ; thin shoulder top, hind quarters ht'oad, with the.hook bones high, and''undeniable milking qualities, Mr. p. M'Givgor's Susie was Sepond. This grand cow was Jirst, it will be remembered last year. This time she was shown in Qalf, find not to lior former advantage. M'Farlane's Rosie, a superior cow all<m-ther, was highly commended; and Mr. M'Gregor's Grant, commended. Messrs. James Mitche Ts and Mr. Baton's stock were greatly admired as they paraded the ring, and this aeotion as a whole will bear comparison with that of any similar sections' at 'previous shows. The two-year-old heil'ers (dry) were repre ■ sented by exhibits from Messrsi, D, M'Gregoj-, Duncan, Maofariane, and Gem-, mell, Gyit o| the two shown by the latter gentleman, one, a very sweet looking animal, which h,nulled very well, was'plaoed for first prize, and another for third place. Mr. D'-Uioan's very fine heifer Polly, placed third, was in every way a credit to the sectionj while Messrs. Macfarlane's exhibit, commended, is in every way an animal displaying marks of careful breeding. The heifers of the same age in milk wt«re an exceptionally grand lot, and jn this class Mr, T. Y. "Duncan's Minerva 2nd, which wag placed third among tho cows, was placed'first, Mi§g by that gentleman, being awarded second prize, and Messrs. Macfarlane's well-bred exhibit rec ived the third award. Mr. Mitchell's, heifer was rather small, but Mr. Gemmell's presented all the goacl points of a carefully reared animal, The yearly heifers formed a numerous class, and there was an immense lot of quality shewn in them. Mrs. Maofariane and J. Gemmell each sent a quartette of very neat cattle. Mr. 1\ Y- Duncan's Young Violet, a superior animal in all respects, was placed first, one of Mr. Gemmell's second, and another highly commended ; one of Messrs. Macfarlane's was commended. The prize for the best (primal in the yard was awarded to Mr. Geinniell's bull Champion. ALDERNEY AND OTHER CATTLE.

Messrs. M'Master and Connell showed a few very nice Alderney cattle, the farmer gentleman taking the principal prizes. Of fa,t cattle Mr, tfry was the only exhibitor, and secured two first prizes. PIGS. As usual the show of pigs was exceedingly small, only, two specimens of the small breed being shown. One was exhibited by H. Smythies and the other by Messrs. Jessep and Elder, whose exhibit was by a bqar purchased from the Hon. J. Hall, and out of a sow imported by Mr. Boag. Unfortunately there was no competition m this class, and j it bids fair to go the way of other classes hat have failed to prove useful, unless our

farmers should, suddenly-discoVet • that n' are profitable. '' ' "... ' '.POULTRY. There was only a small exhibition n t poultry, the absence of Messrs. Bruce a 1 Harding, who have hitherto been stro exhibitors, greatly militating against excellence of the display. As it wag ] ln '° ever, a few good birds were shown, the majority of cases they showed' a wj'l preparation. For the gold medal for n largest prize-taker in poultry there was >0 keen competition between Messrs. Lori a and Mitchell, the latter, however, provi"® the winner by four points. ' DAIRY PRODUCE. As has already been mentioned, the ( r play of dairy produce was not nearly so w" as 011 former occasions, and the quality \v not up to the ••isual mark of excellence. \y 3 missed from the list of competitors thc'namc° of several ladies who have previously bee 3 prize-takers. The produce was temptim,)!! displayed, and some of the designs for butter showed the possession of very <*iw taste. That the contest was a keen one w'. fully evidenced by the length of time occupied by the judges in making their awards' The judges, while giving every care to tha judgment of the butter directed to the infcrior quality of the whole of the exhibit On the doors of the produce shed beinij thrown open, the building was crowded, the ladies especially bestowing a large amount of attention upon the handiwork of the f a ; r competitors. CURED MEATS Only brought out fonr competitors, Messrs James White, James Familton-, W. p' Porter, and E. Sheedy. The display, though small in quantity, was good in quaiity. AG RIOULTURAt, IMPLEMENTS,

Owing to the entries of Messrs. 11. Wilkin and Co. being received too late, the display of agricultural implements fell considerably below those of last year in point of numbers Thank, however, to the energy and enter! prise of Messrs. Reid and Gray, the show was one of a highly creditable nature. This firm was represented in almost everj class and fully maintained the reputation already obtained, not only in this part of the world but at the Sydney International Exhibition' for the excellence of workmanship, com' pleteness of design, and general utility. Chief amongst their exhibits we noticed a highly-finished double-furrow plough, an implement for the manufacture of which Messrs. Reid and Gray stand pre-eminently at the head of all manufacturers of a similar nature. The plough shown was 011 the same pattern as that declared by the judges, at the Sydney International Exhibition as being the best plough made in tho Southern Hemisphere. In this class Mr. John Jack also showed a well-finished and useful plough showing very great improvement on tliat shown last year by the firm of which 110 was; then a member. Messrs. Reid and Civay also showed a three-furrow plough, constructed on very much the same principle as their double-furrow; but perhaps their most important exhibit, after the doublefurrow ploughs, was the doublo-fnrrcw plough with subsoiler attached, another implement that commanded great attention at Sydney. In harrows, some well-finished implements were shown by Messrs. Reid and Gray, Mr. J. Jack, and Mr. John Henderson. Messrs Reid and Gray stood alone in cultivators or scarifiers, rollers for agricultural work, drill-grubbers, and potatodigger, In the next class, that for drill ploughs, Mr. J. Henderson entered the lists with two exhibits of a highly creditable nature, while Messrs. Lteid and Gray had a very well got up implement. This firm also showed one of thoir broadcast sowing machines, declared at Sydney to be the best thing of the kind yet made 'in the Colonies, even if excelled elsewhere; while j\lr, J. Hassell, jun., exhibited one of Messrs. A. and T. Dobey's Adelaide made and economical seed sowers. There were tuveo reapers, Me=sr>\ Reid and Gray showing a reaper similar to that exhibited at tho Sydney International, whilo Messrs. Fraser and Co. and Irvine and Co. were well represented by a couplo of good reapers of substantial workmanship and capital finish. Only tho Wood and M'Cormick combined reaper and binders were shown, the former by Mr. H. Connell, and the latter by the N.Z.L. & M.A, Co. The Wood shown was one with a string binder, white the M'C.irmiek was exhibited lun\> on the first time with a string binder attache ment, beside it being placed tho old apparatus for wire binding. Both machines were put in motion at intervals during the day and, their respective merittj fully canvassed. As, however, they have to be subjected to a trial we rofrain at present from entering upon a comparison of their respective qualities.. Messrs. Frascr and Co., the second prize winners last year, had one of their chaff cutters at the Show, and Messrs. Roid and Grey have 011 c exhibit in this olass, while they were the only exhibitors of a corn bruiser. Three very handsome carts were shown. Two of these, shown by .Mr. John Jack and M ssrs. Steo and Hendry, were highly polished, but, though present 11 £ a-striking appearance at excellent spooimons of' workmanship, they could aeat'.y'iy be looked upon as the correct thing fi-r farm use. Messrs. Reid and Gray, on 'm : .;liicr hand, contented themselves with i pointed cart. Iji tho rest of. the ebu-ej :{n:ro was no competition, Messrs. mnl <' ray being tho 01111 exhibitors <> cUme piw, whilo two of them c-:<;xi"i a i,. ..alu r classes, Mr. John Thompson f..,l a serviceable clu;rn, and Mr. Gere:' 1 ! Vnnison w'a.s !i»ait\ the only exhibitor <.-i ,1 windmfU tor pumping purposes.

In this ola«;ashown a few extra exhibits of artich's not included in the programme. Amongst the number was a wellconceived and equally well-constnictal liill sida plough from the workshop of Messrs, Reid. Mr. Gilford Moore showed » potato planter of English manufacture, ami of simplicity of design. Mr. Every also showed several Yankee inventions specially designed /or facilitating the work of flawer-oultivutors, Thoso included a couple of garden hoi;s and two, seed sqwevs, Mr. Lamont showed u butter cooler of an excellent nature, and received a highly commended tioket. Messrs. J. an.l T. Meek showed one of Avcling and Porter's traction engines, which <;licit d ■strong expressions of approval from tin: judges. It was intonded to have had a trial of the engine, but owing to the limited space at comman 1 the stewards decided that; this could rot be done.

IIUGUIKB AND \lSNJffi.s. There were only threp entries in lliis class, and it was spmswhat singular to find tli.it nqno. of our saddkirs and deemed it advantageous to them to display specimens of their- handiwork, As usual Messrs. lieid and Gray showod a couple of buggies and a spring-onrt, fill well and substantially built ; but it is. questionable if it is advisablo to retain this class in the Society's programme. There is seldom anything like a striking display, and for several, years there has been shown a vau'» <M interest in the class by thoso, for- whoso special advantage it was cheated.

FLO ITU AND BKKAI) \Vcre poorly represented, there being only on a exhibit of tho former and one of tlw latter, while none of tho ladies came fonvavd with oatmeal cakes.

I Grain. The exhibits of grain wore exoollont " ot '[ in number and quality. In the growers class, Mr. N. Lauo was the strongest cxlu< bitor, wjfch iy number of samples of g'' al " fi'Qin liakateramca. Taking the whole ot the samples of wheat shown it may safely ho asserted that never before was such shown in the Colony. In tho growers' class there wcto four exhibits of whito wheat, velvet viiricty> ami sq excellent were these that tit judges oould not pass over any them and gave highly commended tickc to the two exhibits that did not seen" 5 prizes. In the dealers' olass to the samo course was adopted in regard to wheat l 1 barley shown was really grand, having & fina berry combined with bright color a" 1 tii in skin. The whole of tho samples v ' el highly suitable for malting purposes. j" essl J. and T. Meok woy-e the winners of the C "P for dealers iji grain, and Mr. N. Lane too the cup for grain growers.

wool. , As was the case last year, there was i>° • single exhibit of wool, and, seeing _that same barren result has been acliie\etl several years, the Committoo migM consider the propriety of outting the c • out altogether.

PRIZE LIST. Cattle. AYKSIUKK3. Judges.—Messrs. Wm. Henderson, ol> church; D. Paton, Tokomairiro; ■ Russell, Southland. Attending Mciuuci —Messrs. Morton and Tkooisou.

• w [n this Class the largest Prize-takcJ 'receive a Piece of Plate, valnc Twenty Tnineas: the Best Bttll of any age, a . [ I Medal, value Five Gnineas ; the Best CW in or in a ( ' ol< * hie Five Guineas ; the Best Cow, with T-0 of her offspring, a Gold Medal, value Cniccaa; and the Best Animal in f. 1 , yard, a Gold Medal, value Five Guineas- Silver and Bronze Medals in Lil. of any age. 7 entries. James Gemir "champion (imported), 1 ; A. and J. ?r farina- Sii Redmond 3rd (imported). 2; j^, 3 Mitchell, Kakanui Jock, highly com- •-> years old. 5 entries. James '-II (Pakeha '2nd) 1 ; T. T. Duncan 2; A. and J. Macfarlane 'year old. S entries. A. and J. Uwfarfane (Sir Colin), I ; T). M'Gregor, 2 ; f\- Duncan (Sir Jaraea Ferguson), 3; J. OOTmeit, h 'K hl y commended. C,>w in milk. 9 entnes. James Gemmell ,r liot'i 1 : T. Y. Dnncin (Minerva), 2 ; T. y 1 [tuncan (Minerva 2nd). 3 ; T. Y. Dun,,n (Juno), highly commended _ Pry Cow, in calf. 11 entries. James ,-mmcll iQnecn Mary), 1; *>. M';<regor i? nie) ; -A- Macfarlane (Rosie), 3 ; Oudiw* j _ _ n M'Orenor, commended. iLftVr dry, 2 years old. S entries. J. „ ; li; 1:T. Y. Duncan (Polly), 2; A. „,j J Macfarlane, commended. Heifer, in milk, 2 years old. 6 entries. T V Duncan (Minerva 2nd), 1 ; T. Y. flunean (Miss Stalker) 2; A. and J. Mae1 vear ° T<I - 11 entnes - T - Y - Duncan, Yonng Violet, 1 ; James Gemmell, i and J- M'Farlane, 3. " Vow, *'ith two of her offspring. 6 entnes. T V. Duncan, Minerva, 1 ; James Gemmeil, and J. M'Farlane, 3. animal in the yard. 6 entries. James Mitchell, Champion, 1. ALDGBXKVR. as in Ayrshires._ Attendina Members —Same as in Ayrshires. Prizes—Silver and Bronze Medals. gull, of any age. 2 entries. A. M'Master I: Henry Connell. 2. Cow, 0 ' an y a S e - 3 entries. A. M'Master I and 2. FAT CATTLE. Judges - Same as in Ayrshire. Attending Members —Same as in Ayrshire. r r ; zf 3 - Silver and Bronze Medals, fa'ic fat bullocks. 1 entry. H. Fry, 1. of fat cows or heifers. 1 entry. H. frj't ~ Sheep. MF.F.ISOS. rj.rnc—Jfessrs. J.M. Miller, Hakateramea; Thus. Dowling, Rakaia ; J. T. Ford, Cbrutcharch. " Attending Members— Jlessrs. Donaldson and Sutherland, priz-d—lri this Class, the largest Prize-taker will Ott" - Piece of Plate, value Twenty i; u iae;i3 ; the Best Ram in the yard, a iluU Medal, value Five Guineas: and the Best Ewe in the yard, a Gold Medal, nine Five Guineas. Silver and Bronze J!.;il:il3 in other sections. 4-tooth and upwards. 6 entries, j R. :md J. E. Parker, 1 ; A. M'Master, jj rc ,l by E. W. Pitts, South Australia, 2 : 4. jpMaster, bred by E. W. Pitts, South iiittalia. highly commended. Tto Kanis, 4-tooth and upwards. 5 entnu. John Borton, bred by exhibitor, 1 : i! Jl'JEadter, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; .John ji'irton. bred by exhibitor, highty com-Bti-ndctU Ram, 2-tooth or yearltng. (> entnes. Joim Borton. bred by exhibitor, 1 : William Ci'ilincr, bred by exhibitor, 2: William Gardiner, bred by exhibitor, highly commended. Two rams, 4-tooth and upwards. 6 entnes. W. Gardiner, 1 : J. Borton, bred by exhibitor. 2 and highly commended, flue Ewe. 4-tooth and upwards. 5 entries i M'Master, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; A. Master, bred by exhibitor, 2 and highly commended. Two ewe•. 4-tooth and upwards. .> entries. L M'Master, bred by the exhibitor, 1 and if A. M'Master, bred by exhibitor, highly commended. One ewe, 4-tooth, without lamb and dry. Sentries, John Borton, bred by exhibitor. ii f A. M'Master, bred by exhibitor, feiily commend: d. Two ewes, 4-tiny.li, lamb and di'y. 4entries. Jolm Borton, bred by exhibitor, I: A. M'Master, bred by exhibitor, 2 and tidily commended. One ewe, 2-tooth or yearling. t> entries, i. Jl'Jlaater, bred by exhibitor. _1 and 2: o-jira Borton, bred by exhibitor, highly couijEnited.

Two ewes, 2-tooth or yearlings. <5 entries. 1 M'Jlaater, bred by exhibitor, I : John lkton, bred by exhibitor. "J ; A. M'Master, licit by exhibitor, 3. Scat ram in yard. . 1 entry. H. R. and J. E. Parker, I.

LEII.'ESTF.Uri Judges—J. Jlislop. Tokomairo : J. Grieg, ■Lsiifuuton :P. Tiirelkelu, Flaxt' n. Attending Members—Messrs. Council and

Murdoch. Prizes—[u this C'ias?, the largest Prize-taker wins a Piece of Plate, value Twenty txiiincaa: Best Ram in the yard, Gold JMal, value Five Catneaa: Best Ewe in tiiu yard, Cold Medal, value Five Guineas. Siiver and Bronze Medals in other sections. Ram. 4-tooth arid upwards. 4 entries. Henry and Thomas Little, 1 and 2 ; I'. if. SiiMeil, highly oommended. Two rams, 4-tooth and upwards. 1 entry, ft R. and J. I'J. Parker, bred by Gillies and Strci! 1 :, I. Bam, 'J-to'oth or yearling. 2 entries. H. B. and J. K. Parker, bred by exhibitors, I Wil i. Two rams, 2-tooth or yearling. 3 entries, ft R.and J. E. Parker, bred by exhibitors, hml'2. One nw;\ 4-tooth and upwards. 4 entries. Hflirv and Thomas Little, I ; lE. It. and J. £ Parker, - and :t. two eivoH, 4-tooth and npwards. 1 entry, ft R. and .r. K. E'arker, I ( )»i: ewe, 2-tooth or yearling. 3 entries, ft R. and J. E. Parker, 1,2, and highly wmicndcd. T'.vo ewes. -J-tooth or yearlin.2. 't entries. jjt.wdT. Little, I ; H. R. and J. K. Parker, •'ml highly commended. B>'st ram in vard. 3 entries. H. and T. little, [. B'-1 ewe in yard. 2 entries. If. R- and U barker, I.

LINCOLN'S. "I'liKs— Jfessrs. J. Little, Amberley : A. Ritldell, Waimate : T. MvDonald, CorrieAttending Members—Messrs. 11. Little and R. M 'Au'ey. Kzos—ln this class the largest Prize-taker receives a Piece of Plate, valtte Twenty •juineaa ; the Best Ram in the yard, a ' M )ld Medal, value Five Guineas ; and the rest Ewe in the yard, a Gold Medal, value fivi! t'rnineas. Silver and Bronze Medal 3 other sections, turn,, {-tooth and npwards. IG entries. H. Holmes, 1 : P. H. Russell, 2. t , v ° rania. 4-tooth and npwards. 7 entries, "•want Mcnluve, bred by exhibitor, 1, 2, *■4highly commended. p --tooth and upwards. 15 entries, joderick Sutton, 1, 2, and hishly comfcnilud. "

P two ran:*. 2-tooth or vearlings. 9 entries. S'lerick Sutton, I; P. if. Russell, 2; .. art! -'bnlove, bred by exhibitor, highly tended. jQ'ie e '"S. 4-tooth or upwards. 11 entries. , ,v uril Menlove, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; Rfid, by Thomas Sutton, Esq., •Wil highly commended, jI w ° or rpwards. 9 entries, l-'p r '' r °d by Thomas Sutton, Esq., * «• fiii3Sell, 2 ; John Retd, bred by • "Haa Sutton. Kaq., highly commended. P tI VK ' -"tooth or yearling. 17 entries, li'i*"isst>lf, I and 2; Frederick Sutton, Wmmended. J 'i-tooth or yearling. 1G entries. Wll * and 2; Edward Menlove, exhil >itor, highly commended. B 0 | 111(ig r; j ni b yard. 5 entries. Hon. M. in yard. 5 entries. Hon. M.

t r " O3I *EY maes sr. tfr.,l v' ytnotli and upwards, John Retd. ""■""end l late r ' e^ater » 2 alK * highly *' l:cio tli or yearling. 2 entries. John L 7 f| y exhibitor, 1 and 2. Sejil -"tooth or yearling. 1 entry. John Tw loh tt B C *, es ' 2-toofch or yearling. 2 entries, t and 2. 4ttSr^ e^ sr3 - Gibson and Pollock, and Members Messrs. Aikenhead tiona r bronze medals in all sec-

Boar, small breed. 2 entries. Charles Jessep, 10 months old, I. Sow, small breed. 1 entry. Henry Smytliies. Pocltry. Judges—Messrs. Locke, Kerr, and Harper, Oainarn. Attending Members—Messrs. Aikenhead and Henderson. | Prizes—ln this Class a Gold Medal, value Five Guineas, Is given to the largest Prizetaker. and Money Prizes in all sections. Dorki*g cock and hen. 3 entries. James Mitchell, 1 and 2. Spanish cock and hen. 2 entries. S.J.j Loring, 1 ; .Tallies Mitchell, 2. Game cock and hen. 4 entries. S. J. Loring, black-breasted red, 1 ; William Hart, black-breasted red, 2. Bantam game cock and ben. 4 entries. James Mitchell, biack-brcasted red, 1 ; William Hart, black-red, 2. Bramapootra ccck and hen. 1 entry. No exhibit.

Cock and hen of any other breed. 4 entries. J. M. Brown, of Kinross, French C'reve-cceurs, 1 ; W. H. Ronayne, goldenspangled Hambnrg, 2. Turkey cock and hen. No entry. No exhibit.

Duck and drake (Aylesbury). 3 entries. J. S. Campbell, 1 and 2. Duck 3 (common). 1 entry. No exhibit. Gander and goose. 1 entry. No exhibit. Pigeons, oock and hen of any breed. 3 entries. D. G. Moore, pouters, 1 and 2; S. J. Loring, earners, commended. Daiisy Peodfce. Judges—Mpssrs. Durie, Dunedin; W. D. Sutherland, Dunedin ; Arkle, Palmerston. Attending Members—ilessrs. Falconer aud IJonayne. Prizes—ln this Class the largest Prize-taker receives a Piece of Plate, value Ten Guineas. Gold, Silver aud Bronze Medals in all sections.

21b Butter, without salt, in half-pound rolts, -without any distinguishing mark. 16 entries. Mrs. Janet M'Donald, 1 ; Mrs. Joseph James, 2; Mrs. Alexander Murdoch, 3.

211) Butter, with salt, in half-pouml rolls, without any distinguishing mark. 1(5 entries. Mrs. Alexander Aitcheson, 1 ; Mrs. P. Aitcheson, 2; Mrs. William Robertson, 3. IOIb. Salt Butter, made and cured by exhibitor, and deposited four weeks before the Show. 17 entries. Mrs. J. B. Taylor, 1 ; Mrs. E. Jackson, 2; Mrs. William Robertson, 3. Fancy butter for the table. 6 entries. Mrs. W. G. Wallace, 1; Mrs. D. Borrie, 2 ; Mra. William Barr, 3. Cheese, made by exhibitor. C entries. Mrs. A. Graham, 2 ; Mrs. Robert Alleu, 3. CCF.ED MEATS. •Judges—Same r.s in Dairy Produce. Attending members - Same as in Dairy Produee. Prizes—Silver and Bronze Medals in all Sections. Two hams, cured by exhibitor, i entries. William P. Porter, 1 ; James Familton, 2. Bacon (two sides), cured by exhibitor. 4 entries. James White, 1 ; William P. Porter, 2. Two rolls bacon, cured by exhibitor. 3 entries. James Familton, 1 ; E. Sheedy, 2. AGRHTLTIT.AL IMPLEMENTS. Judges—Messrs. J. Mr.cf-trlane, Timarn ; John Duncan, Waikouaiti; P. Grant, Gowrie. Attending Members—Messrs. Orr and J. M "Lean.

Prizes—ln tin's Class, the largest Prize-taker receives a Piece of Plate, value Ten Guineas, Gold Medals in Sect ons 135 and 144, and Silver and Bronze Medals in all other Sections.

iSingle plough. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, 1. Double-furrow plough. 2 entries, Reid and Gray, 1 ; John Jack, 2. Plough, more than two furrov3. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, 1. Double-furrow plough wiMi subsoiler attached. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, 1. Harrows, not less than four-leaf. 2 entries. Reid and Grey, 1 ; John Jack, 2. Harrows, saddle or drill. 2 entries. John Henderson, 1. Cultivator or scarifier. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, 1.

Roller best adapted for the agriculture of the district. 1 entry. No exhibit. Drill grubber. 1 entry. Reid and Grey. 1. Dri'l plough. 3 entries. John Henderson. 1 ; Reid and Gray. 2. I'otato diguer. 1 entry. Reid ami Gray, 1. Reaping machine. 3 entries. Eraser and Co., 1 ; Reid and Gray, 2.

Combined reaping and binding machine (subject to trial). 2 entries. Connell and C'lowis, Wood's string binder, and N.Z.L. and M.A. Co., M'Cormick's, with string attachment. each commended. Cha'F-cutter. 3 entries. Reid and Gray, I ; Fraser and Co. C.rn bruiser. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, 1. J[.ii=e cart. 3 entries. Steel and Hendry, I : John Jack, 2 ; Reid and Gray, highly commended.

! Cheese press. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, I. Churn. 1 entry. John Thompson, 1. Windmill, for pumping purposes. 1 entry. George Demiison, 1. Bodies AND HAI:NK.S.S. Judge;— Same as in Class Q. Attending Members Same as in Class Q. Prizes—Silver and Bronze Medals in all sections. LizUt double two-horse buggy. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, 1. Single biiirirv. 1 en':rv. Reid and Gray. L L''_rht spring cart. 1 entry. Reid and Gray, 1. FLorr. AND Ki'.EAD. Judges—Same as in Class 0. Prizes—Silver and Bronze Medals in all classes. Sack Hour. 1 entry. George Bruce, 1. Three 4tb loaves. 3 entries. C. Crulckshank, 1 ; Collie, 2. Gi:ain" (Gkowk!:s).

Judges—Messrs. T. Reid, Ngapara, James Watt, Waikoura : John Goltlie, Titnaru. Attending Members—Messrs. T. Stivcnson

and D. Borrie. Prizes-In this Class, the largest Prize-taker will get a Piece of Plate, value Ten Guineas. Silver and Bronze Medals in all sections.

Four bushels white wheat (red straw, Lammas, and Essex). 2 entries. Norman

Lan-% 1. Four bushels white wheat (velvet or any other variety). 4 entries. J. D. Mitchell, velvet. I ; Norman Lane, velvet, 2 ; C. and J. M. Todd and Robert Jackson, velvet, htirhly comnieuded. "Four bushels white wheat (Tuscan and prtrple straw). 2 entries. J. D. Mitchell, 1 ; Norman Lane, Tuscan, 2. Four bushels any variety of short oats. entries. Norman l ane, Canadian, 1; George Hutchison, Canadian, 2. Four bushels any variety of long oats. 6 entries. George Hutchison, Danish, 1 : Norman I are, long Tartarian, 2. I oar bushels malting barley. 1 entry. Norman Lane, 1.

Gcain" (Dealers Only.) Judges.—Same as in Grain (Growers.) Attending Members Same as in Grain

(Growers). Pri Z e S _ln this Class the largest Prize-taker will get a Piece of Plate, value ten guineas. Silver and Bronze Medals in all sections. Four bushels white wheat (red straw, lammas, and Essex). 3 entries. J. and T. Meek (red straw), 1; N.Z.L. and M.A. Co. (red straw), 2; James Hassell, jun. (red straw), 3. Four bushels white wheat (red chaff). 2 entries. J. and T. Meek, I; Jamc3 Hassell, jun., 2. Four bushels white wheat (velvet or any other variety). 3 entries. J. and T. Meek, 1 ; N.Z.L. and M.A. Co., 2 ; James Hassell, jnn., 3. Four bushels white wheat (Tuscan and pnrple straw). 4 entries. J. and T. Meek, I ; J. and T. Meek (Tuscan), 2; James Hassell, jnn., 3. Fonr bushels red wheat. No entry.

Fonr bushels any variety of short oats. 3 entries. J. and T. Meek (Canadian), 1; J. and T. Meek (potato), 2. Four bushels long oats of any variety. 4 cutrics. James Hasscll, jnn. (Danish), ] ; J. and T. Meek (Danish), 2; James Hassell, jun. (Tartarian), 3. Foar bnshels malting barley. 2 entries. J. and T. Meek, 1 ; James Hossell, jnn., 2. SEEUS (OI'EX TO ALL). Judges and Attending Member—Same as in the two preceding cla'ses, with Mr. I'ryor, of Dunedin, associating as Judge. Prizes—ln this Class, the largest prize-taker ■will get a piece of Plate, value ten guineas. Silver and Bronze Medals in all sections. 4 busbel3 field peas. 2 entries. Connell and Clowes, 1; John Falconer, 2. 4 bushel* perennial rye grass. 3 entries. John Falconer, 1; Connell and Clowes, 2; John Church, 3.

CLASSES. 1B7--'73 Lb74 '75 '76 1I 1S73 lb79 '80 Horses . . 10( 172 149 1G1 175 ai3 205 1SS 141 Cattle .. 6! SS 102 130 il7 137 129 173 10G Sheep Ill 115 127 15!) 187 213 101 195 207 Pigs IS 7 2 5 5 2 5 1 3 Poultry 14 2 10 44 4J '3*5 51 49 20 Dairy Produce.. 72 G7 Ul 53 ■44 98 144 95 G1 Cured lleata .. — 4 r 1 7 20 25 14 12 11 Agricultural Implements 12 16 30 31 16 15 84 43 34 Buggies and Harness .. .. — — — 14 11 9 7 13 3 Flour and Bread — - 15 11 17 1G 2ft 10 4 Grain and Seeds .— - — — 03 8i 80 ■88 72 Wool — — .— — 2 4 — — — Dogs — — — — 9 10 . 10 18 Extra Exhibits and Special Prizes 5 04 28 43 10 123 20S 139 3S Totals 30s'53p 504 G58|717 983 IOCS 1024 700

Class. 1S79 1SS0 Increase Decrease Horses— Draughts 109 91 18 Thoroughbreds' !. .31 24 7 Hacks ,, .. 4S 26 22 Cattle— Shorthorns ., ,, 34 32 12 A.vrsliires 103 77 . 26 Alderncys 0 5 1 General Cattle 2o 20 Fat Cattle ■z "2 Extra Exhibits.. 2 ' '2 SheepMerino 79 59 20 Leicester 20 27 7 Lincoln 75 107 32 Konmey Marsh 14 8 "e Shorn Slice'u 1. 3 6 "3 P'gs.. 1 3 2 Poultry 51 20 '25 Dairy. Produce 95 61 34 Cured Meats 15 11 4 Implements 60 36 24 Buggies and Harness 17 3 14 Flour and Bread 10 4 6 Grain ' .. 44 45 "l See4a ■ 40 29 "i7 Dogs .. 1?