THE SHOW.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 19 November 1880, Page 2

THE SHOW.

President, James Stuart Holmes, Esq.; VicePresident, William Gardiner, Esq. ; Hon. Treasurer, W. H, Ronayno, Esq.; General Committee for 18S0, Messrs. A, Eodley, N. Fleming, E. Meulove, R. M'Auly, T. Henderson, J. Gemmell, D. Borrie, M. Morton, T. Y. Duncan, J. Donaldson, A. Aikenliead, 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 i Secretary, J. Church,

FIRST DAY. ' We have little to add to Qur remarks in last evening's issue with reference to the first day's Show. There was no gainsaying the point that the Show, taken as a whole, fell considerably behind those of past years, alike in the number of exhibits and the attendance of the public. Still in point of excellence of the stock there was little to complain about, for the reduction of the number of exhibits tended in many directions to make the collection more select. No .doubt the financial depression from which we have been suffering for oyer & year has exercised considerable ififluepqe oyer th,e Show, and caused the exhibition of 188,0 to be somewhat inferior to the exhibitions of more prosperous times. Still the Association has little to complain about - Taking all the untoward circumstances into account, they may fairly congratulate themselves - upon the large pleasure of success that has been attained. We regret that we canjiot congratulate all the stewards upon the display of epprgy in handing in their records of the decisions of #je judges. Some were prompt in the discharge of tjieir .duties, but others were exceedingly slothful, QfcjjeFvviee thero was

little fault to be found with the manner iii which the arrangements. Were carded outi We will now pass-bp/to a consideration of the several classes, and here we may be permitted to remark that pressure on our space yesterday necessitated the omission of a large portion of our report, already in type. THOROUGHBRED HORSES. The display of thoroughbred horses was highly creditable, chiefly owing to Mr. George Dodson having sent up a number of exhibits from his stud farm. In entires Mr. E. Devine's Ringleader, a horse that gives promise of improving our class of light horses, obtained from the judges a favorable decision. He was shown in fine condition, and so, too, was his strongest rival, Mr. Dodson's Cassivelaunus, a well-bred and handsome horse. . Talisman, a son of grand old Traducer and Azucena. came third. This ontire should .certainly prove of great value to the.district, as he is eminently, fitted to get useful stock. The other entries in this' •section were Duntroon, an old friend, and Tasso, another useful sire that has lately taken up his residence' in the district. In two-year-old entires Mr. Dods'on carried off first and second honors with a couple of sons of Cassivelaunus, the first being a very handsome horse from the well-known roare Castanette, and here it may be mentioned that in the, seotion for dry mares a full-, brother to the first prize two-year-old entire secured the first prize. Amongst the twoyeav:old entires was Mr., M. Clydesdale's handsome young Panic, a son of Pertobe and Young Lady Cracroft, but he failed to i get even a .third place, Mr. Wm. Meek's exhibit securing "that honor. Five very promising yearlings were shown, one belonging to Mr. H. Schluter claiming the particular attention of the judges. Mr. James G-ibsftn's Straggler got the second prize, and, here again Mr. Meek took third honors. Old Mabel, the hero of many well-contested races, and the central figure in a turf disqualification, secured the first prize for Mr. Menlove. The mare was looking remarkably well, and one could not help regretting that her racing career was sq suddenly and ignominiously brought to a close under the ownership of a racing man of bygone days. Old Envy, of the many good animals left behind by Traducer, was awarded the second prize. ' Mr. W. Meek's Blinkbonny took third honors. In dry mares and fillies Mr. Dodson was almost the only exhibitor, though in the former class Mr. M. Clydesdale showed Lady Eglinton and secured a highly'commended ticket. The cup fell an easy prey to Mr. Bo.d E Qn,

HACKS. The show of- hacks was, in point of quality, an improvement on those of previous years, and this lea Is us to hope that an improvement is being made in this class of stock in the district. The numbev of exhibits, however, was Qnlv tr odor-ate. The first prize for y/eight-earrying hacks was awarded to • a son of Talisman named Pickles, and as this horse comes from Timaru, we are still forced to acknowledge that for hacks of a serviceable class we must lower, the. flag to our Northern neighbors. Mr. J. B. Reid's Wqvster is a good hack, and we should he pleased to see more of the same stamp in the district. Mr. A. Sutherland also was well represented, The light harness horses shown were a very fair lot, and little fault could be found with any of them. Of tiie horses suitable for an express or spring cart Mr. J. D. Mitchell's was certainly entitled to the position be obtained as first favorite, though Messrs. Lintott and Otterson were well represented. Mr. M. Clydesdale carried off the prize for the best lady's hack ; but when horsemanship was considered, Miss Scott,®tbe rider q! Mr. Piper's exhibit, obtained a special prize. Only one pony was shown, a very handsome little Shetland belonging to Mr. D. Sutherland. " MERINO SHEEP. The show of merino sheep although not so good as that of last year was still very good indeed. The quality of the exhibits suffered somewhat owing to the absence of the Hon. R. Campbell, but it is probable that the fact that last year's strongest qonipetitor did not intend entering the lists, aoted as an inducement to others ~to c~>rae forward. There was a very fair competition for ram, 4-tooth and upwards. The only sheep shown in this class was in this section, and secured the first prize. .' ' The pi'K'.e for the best lwn in the yard in 'this section fell to the \fossrs. Parker for v'ci'v Rvniinorrical level animal well clothed w:H» v>'uol of a very line staple.

i Tlv; second animal in this class, bred by j E. W. Pitts, South Australia, was shown by Mr. M'Master, who also received a highly commended ticket for a very attractive animal. The competition for pairs of rams, 4-tooth and upwards, being between Messrs. i J. Borton aucl A. M 'Master, the prize going to the former, who also took the prize for a yearling ram. In the section for two rams, 2-tooth, the prize went to Mr. W. Gardiner for a very nice pair of rams. Messrs. Borton and AT'Master pretty equally divided the prizes in the ewe sections, the champion ewe—a neat sheep, well fleeced with fine wool—being bred by the latter gentleman. The cup was won by Mr. A, M 'Master. LEICESTER SHEEP. The exhibitors here were Messrs, Parker Brothers of Waimate, and Messrs. Little Brothers of Ngapara. Lord Polwarth, the first prize aged ram and also champion ram, bred by Little Brothers, was a sheep showing immense quality and length of fleece. Parker Brothers were the successful prize takers in the pairs of rams and the young ewes, Little Brothers taking the prizes for the 4-tooth ewe and two yearling. Messrs. Parker Brothers ewe in pen 333 was the champion in the yapd. The Leicesters were a very good class taken altogethei*, but the committee might fairly consider the pro- : priety of making separate classes for the Boreen and the English Leicester sheep. The points of excellence in each are somewhat different, and in deciding between them the judg§s are Jik§ly tq form different estimates of the respective merits of the two kinds. The cup went to Messrs. H. R. and j. E. Parker. LINCOLN'S, The display under this head was really primp. Messrs. Holmes, Reid, Menlove, F. and H. Sutton, and Russell were represented bv animals of a quality that seldom figures in the pens on such occasions. In numerous instances the decisions of the judges at previous shows were totally reversed, The excellence qf same of tliosp that were placed first tO;day had been entirely unobserved by the judges at other shows, and others that were placed in a subordinate position to-day had been given the premier place at other shows. Such are the fortunes of agricultural exhibitions. We Qan realise the difficulties of a judge's position. Itfreguentlyqcpurs that are nearly alike,' pr'that, animals exhibited are equally meritorious, although in different respects. In deciding under such circujnstanceg which ehoitlcf really be first, second, and third,- expert-j ness has done all it can accomplish and the decision hangs upon a toss-up. In pointing out that the judges at' various shows have given different verdicts in reference to these' sheep, we do not do so in a complaining spirit. Our desire is to show that thp Lincojns exhibited are all of sq good quality that the most expert judges'have" a dfficulty in agreeing as to thg places to which they are entitled. . ,Jn Chnsiohurch, this year, Mr. Menlove ranked Ist and 2nd in ewe hoggets, but Mr. Russell, who also showed at Christchurcli against Mr. Menlove, is victor at Oamaru a few weeks later. We observe that Mr. John Reid's magnificent ewe (bred by Messrs.. Sutton Brothers, Southland) that easily carried off first honors from ;Tiniaru wag! placed' secqnd, Mr. Menlove succeeding to his place by means of a ewe which is, wre must confess, a grand animal, but which was, strange to say, ignored by the Timaru judges. Mr., MenJojre also carried off the prize for the champion ewe, aa hp did ir) at Christchurch. The positions that Mr. Reid-s exhibits of Lincoln ewes occupied at the Timaru Show have been entirely reversed to-day, although they were pitted against animals sent by the same exhibitors. The I champion ewes o f the Timaru ..Show were pot placed here."' The ram hogget exhibited by Mr. f. Sutton," and which took first prize,- »>-as for symmetry, beautiful. head, ai)d lustrous.srool. " Thfij; which to' ; k the second prize was notable for'its thick, heavy good fleece. In the glass pecs of two ram hoggets, Mr. Sutton took first prize. As was expected, the Hon. Mathew Holmes earned the highest honors in the class the best ram in the yard, . with an. animal bred by Mr. P. Sutton. This exhibit ; was fairly .entitled to the position which it Occupies. It is not often, if ever, that one j sees such a length of staple combined with n such excellent-quality. The show of 1 in : 1 coins was certainly superior tp any thing that <

we have ever seen in Oamaru or in Timaru, where neither the Hon. M. Holmes nor Mr. Sutton exhibited this year, and equal to anything that has ever been penned in Christchurch, although not so numerous. Mr. P. H. Russell appropriated the cup. lIOMNEY MARSH SHEEP. Mr. John Reid was the only exhibitor of Romney Marsh sheep with some fine specimens of the herd drawn from the late Dr. Webster's celebrated flock. OTHER SHEEP. Once more this class proved a dead-letter in the programme, not a single exhibit coming forward in any of the sections. Of shorn sheep there was a small, but select number, of exhibits, Messrs. Parker Brothers and Mr. John Reid being the only exhibitors. SEEDS.

The competition throughout this class lay between Messrs. Conuell and Clowes and Mr. John Falconer, and the display was really fine. Every sample had apparently been carefully prepared, and the result was that the exhibition was one of a highly pleasing nature. . .Messrs. Conn ell and Clowes, however, came out of the contest, by no means an easy one, with flying colors, carrying off the cup and the majority of the first prizes. . Mr. Falconer has no reason to feel ashamed of the result, for his seeds were not beaten because of inferiority. For perennial rye grass Mr. J. Falconer took first prize with a sample of good, clean, wellripened seed. Me.srs. Connell and Clowes took second prize for a reaily good sample, which was, however, not quite so full as that which took first prize. In Italian rye grass, the positions of these two exhibitors were reversed. , Messrs. Connell and Clones took first an exhibit of such good quality that it is confessed on hall hands that it has never been beaten in these parts, and which was so thoroughly clean that the only interloper appeared to be an occasional clover seed. This sample weighs 34Mbs to the bushel. Mr. J. Falconer's sample is also far beyond the average quality, but is visibly not so plump, aud is bearded. In the cocksfoot, Mr. John Falconer took first prive with a sample that had the advantage over an exhibit by Messrs. Connell and Clowes of a£ of lb. to the bushel. Neither of these exhibits were of such excellence as those under the last heading. The two exhibits o,f prairie grass were capital, but a judge could readily discern that the exhibit of Messrs. Connell and Clowes had the advantage of Mr. Falconer's in broadness of kernel. The Timothy exhibits gave clear evidence of keen competition. Both samples had ©very appearance of being severely machined, although the denudation of the kernel of the cocksfoot, it is well-known, is not difficult of accomplishment from the fragile nature of the husk. Mr. Falconer's exhibit seemed to have suffered most in this respect. In other respects, the samples were really good. The exhibit of Messrs, Connell and Clowes has the advantage in color, and was awarded first prize, The white clover exhibited by Messrs. Connell and Clowes appeared to be fresher and more uniform in quality than that exhibited by Mr. Falconer. The same may be said of tho cowgrass, although, perhaps, the difference was not so great in the case of the latter. The red clover of Messrs. Connell and Clowes is of a splendid color, but had a tough competitor in the exhibit of Mr. Falconer, which, although less attractive in appearance, is of excellent quality. In Alsyke clover Messrs. Connell and Clowes again had the advantage in color and age over the exhibit of Mr. Falconer. The turnip seed seemed to be of the Swede variety. In this class, as well as in rape seed, Messrs. Connell and Clowes' exhibits had the advantage of freshness of appearance. The samples of carrot seed exhibited by Messrs. Connell and Clowes and Mr. Falconer, were also noted for superiority in color and smell. The exhibit of the first-mentioned firm was bright compared with that of the other. In mangolds too, although both samples were excellent, the exhibit of Messrs Connell and Clowes was deservedly placed first on account of its superior size and quality. We must not omit to mention that Mr. C. Murphy acted as custodian of the seeds on behalf of the Association, and that he carried out his duties effectually, without the exercise of severity, although a horde of boysjocoasionally exhibited somewhat strange ideas on meuvi and fuipn.

.DAIRY PKOBPCE. In. going through the exhibits of hams and bacon, wo felt] ourselves at a loss to understand upon what basis the judges had arrived at decisions regarding their merits. To our mind, the hams that wore awarded the first and second places were not worthy of such distinction when judged side by side with another exhibit that did not receive even hon. montion. In both instances, the first and secon i prizehams are unsmoked, green, and unsound near the bone. We regret to feel compelled to differ also in the apportionment of the prizes in regard to bacon. The first-prize bacon is smoked, but badly cured and boned, while the second prjze bacon has not yet got beyond the stage of po.rk. Another exhibit was in every respect superior, It appeared from its solidity to ha,ve been well fed and well cured, and the animals from which it was made were, we are informed, reared on Mr. Tescheinaker's Taipo Estate. But the display in this class —if the few exhibits are worthy of such a designation,—was disappointing, as is invariably the case. It seems singular that in a class like this, which is peculiarly a small-farmers' class, so much apathy should be displayed, There is no place ill the world, we should think, where circumstances are so favorable for the growth and ouring of good ham and bacon, yet there is surely no place where so little advantage _ is taken of the opportunity of carrying on what is confessedly a lucrative business.

[ SEOOND DAY. [ The most fastidious of holiday-makers could not have desired finer weather than was enjoyed to-day, The sun shone out brightly, but not with an excessive heat, a gentle breeze rendering the atmosphere clear and enjoyable. The attendance of tho public was much larger than yes'erday, and the show was greatly improved i y the addition of the draught horses and shorthorn cattle. The arrangements were again good, and the proceedings were enlivened by some capital music discoursed by tho Rifles Band. Judging of the two remaining classes was commenced at an early hour, and by noon the jndges had got through with the shorthorn cattle. Tho judging of draught stock occupied a larger amount of time, and it was late in the afternoon before tho class was disposed of.

DRAUGHT HORSES. An Oamaru Show without a fine display of draught horses would be a great calamity, foi N \ye have become accustomed, and with full warrant to look upon this as the chief class in the Show. Indeed it has long been our boast that in 110 other part of the Colony can be brought together so large a number of really grand animals as are annually shown in Oamaru. This year, the numbers were not quite eq giuat, there was all t]ie quality, and the display was as usual the strongest' feature' of the Show. In the section for all-aggd entries six magnificent animalg entered the ring, anfl the judges had a difficult task to perform in deqiding between them. We missed from the list of competitors the name of Renfrew Jock, the former champion horse of the district and a grand old sire, which has now departed from the district. Several other horses that have previouslyfigured year after year on the ground were conspicuous by abgenoo on this occasion, Still their places were fully supplied by a number of fresh additions to our list of sires. The first pair drawn out and ordered to strip were The Banker and Prince Victor, and these two were subsequently placed in the positions named. Both were ii) grand condition, biit in this respect The Banker pleased'us most, for Prince Victor bore the appearance of rather too much flesh ; but this is the regular condition of the horse, and is not by good judges considered a fault. On the pair being paced we could not help admiring the general style of Mr. Menlove's gallant horse. We did not particularly admire the walk of The Banker, but when Mr. Donaldson trotted him out at 'his own weight fie showed remarkably well. A grander pair of draught stallions oould not he soon anywhere I in the Colony, and while Mr. Donaldson may congratulate himself upon The 'Banker once more occupying the pride of place, Mr. M'enlove has no reason to be ashamed of the position occupied by Prince Victor, for to be beaten by so grand a horse as The Banker is no disgrace. The contest for the third place vfaa very keen, and the decision of the poipt took some time.. Eventually the third drder of merit was awarded to Mr. D. M'Gregor's

Prince Royal, which was looking as bloom, ing as ever. Mr.- Duncan's "Glenlyon w a also in fine condition, and Scotland Yet 8 Soutlilander, was a worthy representative of the land o' cakes. The remaining cxhiW was Mr. Robert Davie's Time o Day thi-ee-year-old showing a lot of quality a' n d the winner of the first prize for two-year olds last year, after a hard strugglo lastinJ an hour, with Mr. Don's imported Lord Nelson. Although unplaced amongst, tli aged entires, he had no difficulty ( jj ß ° tancing all opponents in tlie three-year-old class. This class, in fact, was, as compared with similar classes at former shows, somewhat poor, Time o' Day being the only really good animal in the ring. The two-year-old class was, however, a grand one, less than eight good colts, representin.r •. different sires, entering the ring. i judges wore particular in the mutter „f soundness, and some of the best looking colts fared badly. The result was that outsiders were somewhat astonished at the awards, but they could not of course knowall the reasons which actuated the judges who performed strictly one of their most oner! ous functions in rejecting unsound animals The judges after very careful consideration and consultation awarded the first prize to a promising son of Young Banker and Mary Queen of Scots. The Banker was also the sire of the second prize-taker belonging to Mr. R.. Davie, and a colt bred by Messrs. Fleming and Hedley and shown by Mi-, ]{,' Stalker,' the recipient of a commended ticket. Mr. R. M'Auiey's exhibit, a son of Mr. Boag's Prince Charlie, was highly commended. The yearling colts were a grand lot of promising youngsters. With the exception of Mr. Mcnlove's pair the whole of the ten colts entered the ring. The Hon, M. Holmes two exhibits were placed in the same positions as in Christchurcli lately at the Metropolitan Show, namely first and second, thus proving that judges do not always differ. Both colts were grand youngsters, and so too was the colt lie-, longing to Mr. D. M'Gregor, which j a the opinion of many should have hecrj placed first. Amongst a splendid set of lirood mares, Mr. Mcnlove's Heather Hull, the winner of the first prize last year in dry marcs, and of a score of other prizes, and the possessor of an unbeaten certificate, was again placed first, The grand old mare was in rare fettle, and gives promise of still producing many good foals. Princess Alice is a big, strong, roomy marc, brought up, from Southland, where she was the winner of many prizes. Bonnie M aggie, who has, for sevei-al yeai-s beeii classed second to Heather Bell, was placed third. The display of dry mares was undoubtedly the best class of the whole show. The judges declared this to be the best ring of draught horses they had ever seen in the Colony, and they showed their appreciation of the excellence of the eight mares by devoting a very lointime to distinguishing between the ninny admirable qualities of the eight competitors. Eventually the Hon. M. Holmes' grand man* Laura M'Pherson, the winner of the first prize, for three-year-olds at the last Show, and tho winner of many prizes in Christchurcli, Timaru, &c., was placed first. Mr. Alex. Balfour's Bonnie Jean, the second prizetaker last year amongst three-yoar-olds, was again placed second to Laura M'Pherson, though opinions seomed to be pretty equally divided whether or not the positions should have been reversed, chiefly owing to tho superior action of Bonnie Jean. Sho hasi wonderfully improved since last year, and is now a grand, powerful mavo, but sho does not show the quality of Laura M'Pherson, a perfect model of symmetry. So excellent were the rest of the animals that the judges gave one highly commended ticket and two commended tickets to three of.them, saying at tho same time th.t, had they given the remainder similar marks of honor, they would only have been doing justice. Amongst the number were four marcs bred by Messrs. Fleming and Hedley, two of which—the Hon. M. Hermes' Nannie and Young Gipsy, the winners of the first prize for a pair of inches at Christchurcli—were amongst tho recipients of honors, Tho three-year-old filly- class was small in numbers, but good; in quality, and the winner of the first prize turned up in Maggie Lauder, a Hllyof extraordinary quality, bred by Mcssis, Fleming and Hedley, and owned by Mr, E. Monlove. The decision regarding tl grand filly has fully proved the wisdom of the judges, who two yoava ago. placed hov first in a fine ring of yearling fillies, by according her the lirst prize as a two-year-old in Qamaru, and the first aa a three-year-old at Oainaru, in addition to her victory to-day. The two-year-old fillies formed a fine ring, the Hon. M. Holmes' pair of daughters of Young Banker being as nice a couple of fillies as could be desired. Mr. Menlove also showed a fine filly, and scoured the third prize. Amongst the yearling fillies Mr. Goldie, of Timaru, showed a very goad one, a daughter of Young Banker, and secured the first prize, and another of tlia Banker's progeny obtained tho seoond prize, A number of good two and three-year-old geldings wcro shown by Mr Monlove. who took all the prizesin these sections. There was a splendid show of all-aged goldings, and tho judges had no easy task before tln-m to award the prizes. Eventually a lirigniJieonli light bay belonging to Mr. M- n! ve, and named Duke, took the fir t p Tho same owner secure 1 a commeiul d ticket fo.i;. another fine gelding. Mr- AjkevJioail took the scccrnA v.-iIK a ;;r<uu\ dark bay ajul frr.« horse belonging to Mr. William Morg.-iu was highly commended, Only tv.'i,' p.'iirj of dry mares weio shown, Three of them were bred by Messrs. Fleming and Hedley, and got by Sir \Villian\ Wallace. They were a grand }e,t. I'ho first prize fell to tho Hon. M. Holmta' Nannie Gipsy, thes pair, that occupied the same position qt Christchurcli. Menlove's Annie Lauri-; and Liiwie, tl(« latter being b.red by the exhibitor, were placed second, Tho pairs of geldings were well matched, and a remarkably good lot. Iho show of marcs, with two of their progeny, brought forward four exhibits, and the judges wore sorely puzzled as to which of the lots to give the prizes to. Ultimately they the first to Mr. R. Davie's Bonnie attended by MatcMcss and Time d j the second to tj}c Hon. M, Holmes' Lasso Cowrie j and tho third to Mr. E. Menlove s Heather Bell. In tho class for tho best mare or fil'y in the yard there were only three competitors, and tho pi'if? was awarded to the Hon. M. Holmes, Laura M'Pherson, thongh another set of judges might have revorsed the decision and given the pY-izo to Mr. Mcnlove's Maggie Lauder, an equally grand filly, I'W the Derby for colts, Mr, D:\vis' year-old Time o' Day \vaa tl\e only tor, and received ti\e prisse. Tho Dorby for fillies only brought "out Mr. Menloves Maggio Lauder, and received the prize. M'Menlove was the winner of the cup '°V draught horses.

shorthorns, While the numbers in the shortlioni cattle sections was small, the quality of the cattle shewn was magnificent, anil some lea-t of our breeders have given us vecy true types of this, breed as sjim.plc? tg from, and as standards to which <jnv may be Improved to, Mr. Monlovo ß ' iul . t eertajnly possessed prime strains of bloot, , and his cattle show a condition, as well as constitution, which will not be equalled m any part of the Colony. This ge"tl wn .W. with Mr. John Reid, has decidedly .'"Wtained the credit of the Qamav-" d.isti" l ;« to-day in showing {deal breeders what tun be produced both in the male and feuM stock. To gentlemen who show sulncitii enterprise to retain the credit of the ca show ring the thanks of the eorninMV?.) are due in the most cordial sense, and y\ • end it is an immense gainer- the. icsu . which acorue. Ajiothy ypar it is. to b ; e J\on l an effort will be made to bring W exhibits of shorthorns from both t , no ' .. and south. To a very largo extent, breeders assist the Canterbury and >- 0 Otago exhibitions, and some of the nrecmo | in the latter districts might take a IUHt, a 4 reciprocate by putting in an appearance it • with some of tllOlV heat stock. the prmoipal section, that for bull ot i age, there wei'e fo,ur entries —two from j• Jolm Reid's stud, ancl a brace from - * Menlove's herd, The bull to which t! e prize fell is the now celebrated \' IV Knight, calved January, 1879, by ? Knight, who took firsts at liniarti Chvistchuvch Shows in full classes 0 year olds. At. the Christchurcli Sim, , was placed champion of the yard, ' 1 F the imported stock as W C U a . s • • •'.'j Hastings, Conimaqdertin-.Chief, L co > i other bulfc. llq is, a finely bred bull, was calved on Mr. Kitchiugs eslalte, ■> FJat. His white color is mellowed W slight yellow tinge. Talyjig h in * tyr V

b e said his head, including horns and %T "is very neatly formed with choler wide nu 3 his neck tapers gradually towards S , head and is clothed with fine silky hair ; shoulders slope well, favoring good vemcnt; his loins arc sufficiently broad m "i lensithy, while his ribs sprang well and ..nartera are level without any hollow at »t!e tail. This animal almost reaches perfec*hia carriage being also marked by fine action and quality. Christmas cni.'ht further took the honors of th«: two Tho othcr hrtll;T in the a ." C(I J. 11 ® w ,. re Mr. Kcid s Karl of Brunswick, fluid white, bred by Mr. Gardiner, BnpI w He is a somewhat stronger bull in hlu *an<l finish, and hardly comes up so * *,|j it , we might expect, nevertheless he is f ; w ntl animal in many points and shows with traits of good breeding ; he has a ]X sort ot' a head though a trifle in favor of massive shoulders, good twists 4 Yiiri-ik'.'t- Mr. Menlove here seenred a prize with a white ball by Prince [nprrial. out of Flower of Brunswick. T1,; 3 animal, which is in good condition, Lj showing many points to _ the . 3 j,le. was never expected to reach higher t ] lo list. Mr. Reid's Lord Red Rose 2nd, "Li presenting a heap of good qualities, * o nly beaten by being in good company. J| W yearling bulls were a fair lot compared with those of previous exhibitions. IntheseMr Unlove's Karl of Brunswick, calved March, NjO was first, Mr. Reid's Lord Red Rose second, and Mr. Reid's The Spaniard third. The three cows 3 years and upwards, in milk fIC j u c: ilt. shown by Mr. Menlove, were no Juubt former prize-takers. Iter majesty Queen Mary, which has obtained so many complimentary remarks upon her beauty ,rben visiting other shows, was justly ■ warded first prize: she is a roan in color, very equally set, with a deep bosom, broad across the back and hips, level in every way, jmi must he a deep milker as well as a progo dam. Flower of Brunswick was placed second : this a very striking cow, with ciuiraeteristics of true breeding, and very little hohirid the former. May Queen was deservedly put third. The two-year-old jeifcrs Flower of Brnnswick 2nd, Bright Ducht:s» and Lady Jane, were a set of superb exhibits, the latter at once, however, taliintr our fancy, and, as afterwards transpired "she seenred the first award, Flower, idjufed to be Mr. Menlove's cow Qneen, second. and Duchess third. In three-year--ol,| heifers Queen Mary 2nd stood prominent in her class, and scored another win to Mr. Jfo!i!nve. after a very close contest with Mr. Beiii's Rose of Oxford. Mr. Reid's red and white cow Butternut, with her 4th and sth lisujiters, was very justly awarded first ; in section for cow with two of her : progeny. The best animal in the yard was \f ar y, which seems to be destined to play a prominent part in all the shows of the Middle Island. WOOLLEN .MANCFACTrREtf.

Those who are desirous of seeing local industries go ahead—and who in our community id not?—will to-day have taken speiiial interest in inspecting the excellent uiiibits of the Kaiapoi Woollen Company iu.i tent provided for the same on our Agricultural Show Ground. It is not too much to say that the show of woollen fabrics was one of the attractive features of the Show, uidwe would advise the North Otago Association to give every encouragement to industries of this kind. Especially the ladies enjoyed their visit to this section aid were delighted to find that, while there were exhtbitslntended mainly for the gratification of the eyes of their male friends, tlicro way also a portion of the show upon wfci h they could pass an opinion and offer their criticism, viz., articles of domestic mo. The arrangement of the goods to-day ins much better than yesterday, in conscience of the director of the Company in I'ianie having been successful in obtaining the "services of a professional draper to superintend the display. The goods shown in the portion of the tent set siuc for tweedg included BannockIraraa of a new design and a quality which to particularly attractive to those who prefer ;3of that make ; then treble mill* dtagoj. plain and fancy tweeds of alt kinds •id all wool. In reference to these.it was illeult, perhaps, to believe that they had rrally and truly been made in the Colony. Tin; stand round the centre held a g r and sfemv of flannels ot' various (jnalities, and of white and dyed colors; a variety of yams, ilwl in every prismatic: color; and machine knitted socks. Ono point was very striking here, namely, the excellence of the dyes and tlu) brilliancy of many ot' the colors, scarlet, line, pink, arid magenta especially. A roll o: serge of superior texture and of a fa-t ilye wm here shown. But while the exluiiita already spoken of received attention t!i« blankets, especially the white ones, manufactured fromtambawool, were generally almired for their weight as well .13 the quality and subst.mce in them. Such a tiiinu as shoddy was entirely absent. The nanlt3 of the show made here onght to be Efficient to set onr community a-thinking on tlm subjuct of starting, if possille, similar iMimiaetures in the Oaniaru district. It is I'jidwstood that if the rolls of staff had ten offered for 3 ■le they might have been 'iispiwed of several times over during the ilw. Mr. J. ff. Millrgan was the purchaser oi the whole of the splendid line of tweeds.

PR MR LI-T, Horse*. nr.AtcKT. I'l^gps—Messrs. J. Boat:. Christehnrch ; P. •'rant, Gowrie; J. B. Blair, Dnnedin. Attomlinir Members—Messrs. Henderson, Aikenhe;id r Gemrnell, ancl Fleming. ftijßs—[n this class the largest prize-taker will receive a Piece of Plate of the value of Thirty Guineas ; Best Pin tire Horse of roy age, a Gold Medal of the value of Ten Guineas: the Second Best Entire Horse, a Gold Medal of the valtie of Five Guineas; tlio Beat Brood Mare, a Gold Medal of the wine o: Five Guineas ; the Best Brood fee, with two of her progeny, a Gold fclal of the value of Five Guineas ; and 'he Boat Mare or Filly in the Yard, a '/old Medal of the value of Five Guineas. |n other sections Silver and Bronze jfeifala were given as prizes. Entire horse oc any age. 7 entries. John floiialdsnn (Voting Banker), I ; Edward faiwe (L'rinoe Victor), 2; \Vi liam SEffan (Scotland Yet), 3; Robert Davie Uline of Day), commended, wire horse, three years old. 4 entries. Koburt Davie (Time of Day), I ; A. Gra*ln (Louden Lad), 2; James S Campbell jjke of Wellington), highly commended. Entire colt, two years old. 8 entries. oll ' Jr. Holmes (Darnley, bay colt, foaled ( ' anl Mary Qneen of Scots, No. ii'u I ; Robert Davie (Lack's M'.-luly, rrghly commended; B srt Ijfcalker. commeuded. cntjra Colt, I year old. 10 entries. Hen. '■it j mes > Arthur Gordon, bay colt, m Cl ' October 21, 1579, by Young Banker B®" dam Diamond or Lass of r ne (No. 4, N.Z.5.8.), 1 ; Hon. M. i. "j 3 ' Accountant, bay colt with white ,loaled 3rd November, 1579, by Yonnsr S>V dam_Pearl (No. 5, N.Z.5.8.), 2; IK h'.u'hty commended: J. DonaldSj^nmendwl. i in »p,at or with foal at foot. jl; i r,e:l, !''• Menlove, 1; t). M'Gregor, ir' c ?' s Alice, 2; Robert Davie, Bonnie Z. are . •"> jvars and upwards. S enL,' n - M - Holmes, Laura M'Pherson, a 4w 8 R ■ I: r' 1 5 Alexander Sum■ ,ln:e Jean, 2; Hon. M. Holmes, Jl*> W raare ( so. SS, N.Z.5.8.), highly Wn : Holmes, Young Gipsy, Jill Kare commended. W'r • sara °' l '- 4 entries. E. Menlove, iLf n ,wider, I ; John Devan, 2; Edward commended. Biil m l' ~ y p - a -a old. 5 entries. Hon. M. , c a i! c y Brown, bay filly, foaled XZ.s'-r by Young Banker, No. 1, H'filW e ' on * Holmes (Nonpareil, liiili,;',. 1 ' 61 ! November. ISb'S, by Yonng W_ r ' v dam Lass o' We t N.Z.5.8.), 2; Edward MetiKllv i commenf led. Millie.' i. ? ear 6 entries. John Hlei»h 3 n ona^3oD > 2; Archibald y e ; ar 3 °ld. 3 entries. Edward """"'nt'led M " * Henr y Smythiea, highly y®'"J r 3 old. 3 entries. Edward . ' Edward Menlove, 2. i^loven a ? e - 9 entries. Edward ! or ?a n %, I'. 1A - Aikenhead, 2 ; TVm. e ilQ7» '„ m ' k'A'hly commended Edward | .^ r , EDare3 - 3 entries. Hon. M. ' *Mward Menlove, 2.

Pair of geldings. 2 entries. Edward Menlove, 1; D. M'Gregor, 2; "William Meek, highly commended. Marc, with two of her progeny. 4 entries. Robert Davie, 1 ; Hon. M. Holmes (Lass of Gowrie, by mare, No. 4, N.Z 5.8.), 2; E. Menlove, 3. The Derby, for 3 year old colts. 1 acceptance. Robert Davie, Time o' Day, 1. The Derby, for 3 year old colts. 1 acceptance. Edward Menlove (A. Aikenhead's nomination), Maggie Lauder Ist, foaled 7th January, 1673, 1. THOROUGHBREDS. Judges—Messrs. L. Maclean, Dunedin ; Jas. Gall, Dunedin; Joshua Page, Christchurch. Attending Members —Messrs. Robertson and Mitchell. Prizes—ln this Class a Silver Cup (value Ten Guineas) is given to the largest prizetaker ; a Gold Medal (value Five Guineas) to the Best Entire, and a Gold Medal (value Three Guineas) to the Best Brood Mare. Silver and Bronze Medals in other Sections.

Entire, of any age. 5 entries. Edward Devine, Ringleader, by South Australia, by Jersey, 1 ; George Dodson, Cassivelaunus, Caractacus, dam Campanville, 2; James King, Talisman, by Traducer, dam Azucena, 3.

Entire, two years old. 4 entries. George Dodson, bay colt, by Cassivelaunus, dam Castanette, 1; George Dodson, bay colt, by Cassivelaunus, dam Remnant; William Meek, 3. Entire colt, one year old. 3 entries. Henry Schluter, 1 ; James Gibson, Straggler, 2; W. Meek, 3. Brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot. 3 entries. Edward Menlove, Mabel, 1 ; George Dodson, Knvy, by Traducer, dam Azncena, 2 ; William Meek, Blinkbonny, 3. i Dry marc. 3 entries. George Dodson, George Dodson, , by Cassivelaunus, darn Flat Iron, 2; M. Clydesdale, Lady Eglington, highly commended. "Filly, 2 years old. 2 entries. George Dodson, chestnut filly, by Cassivelaunus, dam Tangi. 1; George Dodson, brown filly, by Cassivelaunus, dam Envy, 2. Filly, 1 year old. 4 entries. George Dodson, by Cassivelaunus, dam Miss King, 1. HACKS. Judges—Same as in Thoroughbreds. Attending Members—Same as in Thoroughbreds. Prizes—Silver and Bronze Medals. Hack. 4 entries. Alexander Robertson,

1 ; J. B. Reid, Worcester, by Ravensworth, tlam Waipuna, by Peter Flat, grandam Psyche (imported), by Sir Hercules, 2. Lady's hack (to be ridden by a lady). M. Clydesdale, 1 ; A. Aitcheson, 2.

Weight-carrying hack. S entries. James King, Pickles, by Talisman, 1; J. B. Reid, Worcester, 2; A. Sutherland, Hector, 3. Pony under 13 hands. 1 entry. Duncan Sutherland, Donald, pnre Shetland (imported). Light harness horse or marc. S entries. William Easton, 1; W. Sutherland, 2 ; John Burgess, 3. Horse or mare, suitable for express or spring cart, fee, 4 entries. J. D. Mitchell, 1 ; Lintott and Otterson, 2 ; A. Balfour, 3. Hackney brood mare. 1 entry. Thomas Henderson, 1. Cattle. SHORTHORNS. Judges—Messrs. William Henderson, Christchurch ; James Gall, Dunedin; Joshua

Page, Timaru. Attending Members— Messrs. Thomson, Morton, and Borrie. Prizes—ln this Class the largest prize-taker will get a Piece of Plate, value Twenty Guineas: Best Bull of any age, a Gold Medal, vatue Five Guineas; Best Cow, three yeare and upwards, a Gold Medal, value Five Guineas; Best Cow, with two of her progeny, a Gold Medal, value Five Guineas: and the Best Animal in the yard, a Gold Medal, value Five Guineas. Silver and Bronze Medals in other sections. Bull of any age. 4 entries. Edward Menlove. Christmas Knight, 1 ; John Reid, Earl of Brunswick, red and white, bred by S. Gardiner, Esq., Bundoora Park, Victoria, calved 27th August, 1577, sire Oxford Flower Duke (Oxford Cherry Duke, 32,10G, imported, oat of Butterfly's Flower), dam Countess of Brunswick 2nd, by Duke of Brunswick. 25.937, 2; Edward Menlove, highly commended. Bull, two years old. 2 entries. 1 exhibit. Edward Menlove, Christmas Knight, calved 2nd January, IS7O. 1. Bull, i year old. 4 entries. Edward Menlove, Earl of Brunswick, calved 4th March, ISSO, 1 ; John Ileid, Lord Red Rose 2nd. red, bred by Hon. W. M'Culloch, Victoria, sire 31st Duke of Oxford, 33,713 {bred by Duke of Devonshire), dam Duchess 26th (imported), by 4th Duke of Geneva, 30,1>-")S, 2 ; John Reid, The Spaniard, roan, bred by exhibitor, calved 25th January, ISSO, sire Don Carlos (74, N.Z.H.8.), dam Cherry, by Whiteboy (04, N.Z.H.8.), highly commended.

Cow, 3 years and upwards, in milk or in calf. 3 entries. Edward Menlove, Queen Mary. I : Edward Menlove, 2; Edward Menlove, highly commended. Heifer, 2 yeare old. 3 entries. Edward Menlove, Lady Jane, calved 3rd October, IS7S, 1 : Edward Menlove, Flower of Brunswick 2nd, calved 2Sth October, IS7S, 2; Edward Menlove, Bright Duchess, Oth, calved, 24th March, 1579, 3. Heifer, 1 year old. 3 entries. Edward Menlove, Queen Mary 2nd, by Prince Imperial, out of Queen Mary, calved 21st February, ISSO, 1; John Reid, Rose of Oxford, rich ro>n, bred by Hon. W. M'Culloch, Glenroy, Victoria, sire Duke of Oxford 31st, 33,713 (bred by Dnke of Devonshire), dam Rose of Oneida, by 6th Duke of Oxford, 30,997, 2.

Cow, with two of her progeny. 1 entry. John Reid, Butternut, red and white, calved Ist December, IS7O, bred by Hon. M. Holmes, sire Royal Butterfly 28th (27, N.Z.H.8.), dam Butternut 16th, by Royal Butterfly 16th, with her two daughters Butternut 4th and 9th, 1. Best animal in the yard. 2 entries. E. Menlove, 1.