BLUESKIN SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 1417, 18 January 1879, Page 4

BLUESKIN SHOW.

Tho eleventh Show of the Blueskin Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on the lObh, in a paddock north of the township. The weather was lovely, and the attendance was good, probably 700 or 800 people being present. In cattle the show was altogether beyond the average. In Ayrshirerf, particularly, the number and quality of the exhibits was greater and better than at anything less than a metropolitau show hitherto held. Mr Peter Orr, of Oamaru, was the principal prize-taker with his well-known stock. A number of the cattle did not show to advantage, through beiiig in poor condition. Of these, a cow belonging to Mr Pullar was thought by many to be equal, if not superior, to anything on the ground. She was bought by Mr R. Charters, of the Taieri, and in a few weeks on his pastures, will look another animal. In horses, Rob the Ranter was the best of the draught, and Mr Dod«on'n Satirist had no great difficulty in carrying off the honours in the thoroughbred entire class. His well - known mare, Envy, was also shown, and took first prize in her class. A feature in the show was the giving of a sweepstake prize to what was considered the best animal exhibited in the class, and the judges had a good deal of difficulty in. determining Ihe results in these sections. Only five or six prizes were offVred for sheep, and there were exhibits in only two classes. A great deal of interest was taken in the dairy produce competition; the entries in this clas3 being apparently, by their number, from every farm-house in the district. Mrs Colin M'Donald carried off the principal prizes. A cup given by Messrs P. Hayman and Co. for the largest prize-taker in cattle was carried off by Mr W. Cowan, Mr K. B. Ferguson running him hard ; and a saddle, presented by Messrs Briscoe and Co., for the winner of the greatest number of points in horses, was also taken by Mr Ferguson. The Hon. G. M'Lean was among the exhibitors, aud showed some excellent stock, iv horses especially. The prize for jumping hacks was awarded to a pony belonging to Mr R. Wilson, of Dunedin, Mr Cockerill'u horse being adjudged equal to him, buc refusing to jump to decide the tie. The show passed off very successfully on the whole. The prize-list is given below. At the time our reporter left, a prize for the best hack for tiltng had still to be awarded. Prize List. CATTLE. Judges—Messrs Andrew and Cullen (Taieri), and Matheson (Peninsula). SHORTHORN, Bull, any age— lst prize, silver medal ; 2nd, 20d. Four entries. B Smith, 1 ; W Cameron, 2 ; C MlDonald, 3. Bull, two-year-old— lst prize, 15s ; 2nd, hon certificate. Two entries. B Smith, 1 ; C M'Donald, 2. Bull, one-year-old — Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, hon. certificate. Three entrifs. A Cameron, 1 ; G M'Lean, 2; W Puddy, 3. Cow, in calf or in imlk — Ist prize, silver medal ; 2nd, 153. Two entries. E Downes, 1. Heifer, two-year old — Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd, hon. certificate. Four entries. X B Ferguson, 1, 2, and 3. Heifer, one-year-old — Ist prize, 10a ; 2nd, hon. certificate. Two entries. G M'Lean, 1 ; B Smith, 2. Awimal of most merit in its section— Priz >, sweepstake of ss. G M'Lean, 1. ATKSHIKES. Bull, any age — Ist prize, silver medal \ 2nd, Ll. Sixteen entries. Wm Cowan, 1; KB Ferguson, 2 ; Thos White, 3. Bull, two years old— lst prize, 153 ; 2nd, hon certificate. Seven entries. Wm Cowau, 1 ; H M'ColJ, 2 ; H Scott, 3. Bull, one year old — Ist prize, ] O3 ; 2nd, hon certificate. Fourteen entries. Hugh Richardson, 1 j W Paul, 2; X B Ferguson, 3. Cow, iv calf or in milk— lst prize, silver medal ; 2od, 15s. Twenty-one entries. Peter Orr, 1 and 2 ; VV Cowan, 3 ; \V White, highly commended. Heifer, two years old— lst prize, 153 ; 2nd, hon certificate. Fifteen entries. KB Ferguson, 1 ; W Paul, 2 ; W Cowan, 3 ; W White, commended. Heifer^ one year old— lst prize, 10s ; 2nd, hon certificate. Twenty -four entries. W Cowan, 1, 2, arid 3. Best Ayrshire Cow on ground — Ist prize cup (presented by Rev R L StanforJ), value Llo loa. Peter Orr (Oamaru), with "Rosie." Sweep for animal of most merit in its section— i'our entries. Peter Orr, 1 aud 2. An Alderney bull was entered as an extra by Mr White. PROVINCIAL BRED, NOT BEING AYRSHIRE OR SHORTHORN. Cow, in calf or milk— lst prize, silver medal ; 2nd, 15s. Twenty -two entries. X B Ferguson, 1 ; W Paul, 2; W Park, 3. Heifer, two years old— lst prize, 15s ; 2nd, hon certificate. Fifteen entries. W White, 1 ; W Park, 2 and 3. Heifer, one year old— lst prize, 15s ; 2nd, hou ceitificate. Fourteen entries. X B Ferguson, 1 ; J Downes, 2 ; W Coy/an, 3. Sweep for animal of most merit in section — Four entries. X B Ferguson, 1 and 2 ; W Cowan, 3, SPECIAL PRIZES. Best pair of Cows on ground, any breed, fit for dairy purposes — Ist prize, silver medal ; 2nd,' Ll. Twelve entries. Peter Orr, 1 ; W Cowan, 2 and 3. Best Cow, any breed, bred by exhibitor— lst prize, silver medal; 2nd, 153. Seventeen entries. Peter Orr, 1 and 2 ; Wm Cowan, 3.

Best pen Fat Cattle— lat prize, waterproof coat, value L 2 (gift of N.Z. Clothing Factory); 2nd, LI. Three entries. E Downes, jun, 1. Best pair Heifers, any age— lst prize, Ll ; 2nd, hon certificate. Nine entries. W Cowan, 1 ; T White, 2 ; W Cowan, 3. Best dry Cow, any age or breed— lst prize, silver medal ; 2nd, Ll. H Richardson, 1j W Cowan, 2;KB Ferguson, 3. HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Judges— Messrs Orr, M 'Hardy, and M'Farlane. Best Entire— lst prize, silver medal ; 2nd, Ll. Eight entries. R Coubrough (Rob the Ranter), 1 ; W Puddy (Champion), 2. Best Two-year old— lst prize, Ll ; 2nd, hon certificate. Two entries. X B Ferguson, 1 and 2. Best Brood Mare in foal, or foal at foot — Ist prize, silver medal ; 2nd, Ll. Eight entries. G Bland, 1 ; J Stumbles, 2 j T White, 3. Gelding or Filly, two years old— lst prize, Ll ; 2nd, hon certificate. Eight entries. — — Ha«»an, 1 ; E Dowues, 2;KB Ferguson, 3. Gelding or Filly, one year old — Ist prize, 15s; 2nd, hon certificate. Two entries. X B Ferguson, 1 and 2. Dry Mare or Gelding, any age— lst prize, silver medal ; 2nd, 153. Eleven entries. Hagan, 1 ; A Dodds, sen, 2 ; A Bell, 3. Best Foal— lst prize, 10s ; 2nd, hon cercificate. Ten entries. G Bland, 1. Best pair Horses, suitable for farming purposes, not being entires — Ist prize, silver medal; 2nd, 153. Eight entries. X B Ferguson, 1 ; J Sims, 2. Best Colt Foal, got by Sir George Grey— lst prize, Ll Is. Two entries. G Bland, 1, Best Filly Foal, got by Sir George Grey— lst prize, Ll la. One entry. T M'Connell, 1. 1 Bent Foal, got by Samson — Ist prize, Ll Is. Three entries. A Dodds, sen, 1. Best Foal, by Clyde— lst prize, Ll Is. B Smith, 1. Sweep for animal of most merit in Its section. Five entries. W Coubrough (Rob the Ranter), 1 ; X B Ferguson (yearling filly), 2. THOROUGHBREDS. Judges— Messrs Taggart, Charters, and M'Farlane. Best Entire— lst prize, silver medal ; 2nd, Ll. Is. Four entries. G Dodson (Satirist), 1 ; C M'Donald, 2 ; G M'Lean, 3. Brood Mare in foal, or foal at foot— -Ist silver medal ; 3nd, 153. Two entries. G Dodson (Envy), 1 ; C M'Donald, 2. Dry Mare, Gelding, or Filly—let prize, Ll ; Ll ; 2nd, 10s. Six entries. O M'Donald, 1 and 2. Colt, Gelding, or Filly, two years old — Ist prize. 15s ; 2nd, hon certificate. Three entries. G M'Lean, 1 ; C M'Donald, 2 ; G M'Lean, 3. Colt, Gelding, or Filly, one year old— lst prize, 10s ; 2nd, hon certificate. Two entries. G M'Lean, 1. Foal— lst prize, IO3 ; 2nd, hon certificate. Two entries. C M'Donald, 1. HACKS. Brood Mare in foal, or foal at foot — Ist prize, 15rf ; 2nd, hon certificate. Two entries. G M'Lean, 1 ; D Pullar, 2. Roadster (Gelding or Mare)— lst prize, Ll ; 2nd, 103. Seven entries. G Elliott, 1; KB Ferguson, 2. Best Pony, under 14 hands— lst prize, 15-1 ; 2nd, a whip, gift of Mr Westland. Eight entries. W H Taggart, 1 ; Wm James, 2 ; — Rochford, 3. Best Jumping Hack — Ist prize, Ll Is, gift of Mr Colehan ; 2nd, 15s. Five entries. W H Taggart, 1 ; — Oockerill, 2. SHEEP. Best Long-woolled Ram.— lst prize, 103. One entry. G I)ownes, 1. Best Pen of five Fat Sheep— lst prize, 10s. One entry. G Downes, 1. SWINE. Boar, any age — Ist prize, 103. Three entries. James Belliss, 1. Boar, under one year old. — Ist prize, 10j. One entry. C M'Donald, 1. Sow, any age — Ist prize, 10i. Three entries. E Russell, 1. Sow, under one year — Ist priz9, los. Three entries. R L Stanford, 1. Fat Pig— lst prize, 103. One entry. E Downe3, 1. Sow in litter — Ist prize, Ll Is. Oue entry. E Russell, 1. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges — Messrs Meßnan and M'Farlane (Dunedin), and Kettle (Port Chalmers). Purely Fresh _ ißutter (not less than 21b) a week old — Ist prizs, a greenstone brooch, gold mounted, value L 4 10s ; 2nd, pair of earringsgreenstone—gold mounted, value L 3 10s (both prizes presented by Miss Miller, Mh Leighton, and Messrs Comrie and Mason, of Dunedin). Fifty-three entries. Mrs C M'Donald, 1 ; Mrs James Belliss, 2; Mrs Wm Young, commended ; Mrs H Logan, commended. Powdered Butter — Ist prize, box of tea, value 353 (gift of Messrs Baxter and Co), and 1 dozen of fruit trees, value 10s (gift of Mr Matthews) ; 2nd, box of tea, value 30s (gift of Mr Kettle, Port Chalmers) ; 3rd, 2001b weight of flour (gift of Messrs Mitchell Bros, Port Chalmers) ; 4th, silk umbrella, value Ll (gift of Messrs Thomson, Strang, and Co) ; sbh, case of fruit, value 20s (gift of 'Air Prvor) ; Gtb, case of fruit, value 15a (gift of Mr Kimbell). Fifty-four entries. Mrs C M'Donald, 1; MrsJWeatherston,2; Mrs Cowan, 3 ; Mrs A Dempster, 4 ; Mrs W Mon8011, 5 ; Mrs J Watson, 6. Fresh Butter — Ist prize, lamp, value L 2 2s (gift of Messrs De Beer and Co) ; 2nd, box of tea, value 33s (gift of Messrs Neill Bros); 3rd, box of tea, value 30s (gift of Messrs R Wilson and Co) ; 4th, lamp, value 21s (gift of Mr Walls); stb, case of fruit, value 153 (gift of Messrs Dunning Bros). Fifty-four entries. Mrs J Wetherston, 1 ; Mrs A Dodd, sen, 2 ; Mrs B Smith, 3 ; Mrs A Dempster, 4 ; Mrs C M'Donald, 5. Salt Butter — Ist prize, silver cup, value L 4 ii (gift of Messrs Kohn and Co.) ; 2nd, box of tea, value 30* (gift of Messrs Sutton Bros., Port Chalmers) ; 3rd, 14lb of coffee, value 25s (gift of Messrs W. Gregg and Co.) ; 4th, fruit trees, value 24s (gift of Mr Allan) ; sth, tin of biscuits, value 15s (gift of Mr Hudson). Forty nine entries. Mrs C. M'Donald, 1 ; Mrs M Long, 2 ; Mrs R Hislop, 3 j Mrs W Monson, 4 ; Mrs D Young, 5. Cheese— lst prize, butter-cooler, value L 2 2s (gift of Mr Young), and box of tea, value Ll 10s (gift of Mr Mitchell, Dunedin) ; 2nd, box of tea, value Ll 13s (gift of Messrs Paterson and M'Leod) ; 3rd, jewellery, value Ll Is (gift of Mr Adair). Nineteen entries. Mrs J Wetherston, 1 ; Mrs W Diack, 2 ; Mrs H Richardson, 3. Bacon— lst prize, box of tea, value 303 (gift of Mr Doig) ; 2nd, coffee-pot, value 18* (gift of Mr A Scott. Four entries. Mrs W Cowan, 1 ; Mrs E Downes, 2. Ham — Ist prize, box of tea, value 303 (gift of Mr Wright) ; 2nd, tea-pot, value Ll 5s (gift of Mr Hislop). Seven entries. Mrs E Downes, 1; Mrs A Bell, 2. Home-made Bread — Ist priza, cruet-stand, value Ll 10s (gift of Mr Hunter) ; 2nd, pair of boots, value Ll 4s (gift of Mr Hutcheson). Eighteen entries. Mrs M. Long, 1 ; Mrs M'Ooll, 2. Oaten Cakes— Best girdle of oaten oakea— lst prize, picture (gift of Messrs A and T Inglis) ; 2ad prize, girdle (given by the Society). Mrs H Richardson, 1 ; Mrs J Watson, 2,

POULTRY. Cock and Two liens (gams)— lst, 7s Gd. Three entries. T. Beasley, 1. Cock and Two Hens (bantam)— lst, 7a GJ. One entry. J Clent, 1. Drake and Two Ducks (Aylesbury)— lst, 7s 6d. One entry. A Bell, 1. Drake and Ducks, any other breed — J Clent, 1. BONE-DUST. Best sample (not less than 501bs) — Ist, silver 1 medal ; 2nd, hon certificate. One entry by Messrs A. Gibbs and Co., Dunedin, to whom the medal was awarded.