TAIERT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 1466, 3 January 1880, Page 8

TAIERT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SHOW.

Committee of Management :— Mr James Robertson, president ; Mr James Shaud, vicepresident; Messrs John Sutherland, J B Blair, Robert Charters, Thomas Craig, James Shand, John Allan (Hope Hill), David Grant, James Forrest, John Andrew, James Aitken, Thomas Broadway, James Gow, John Shaw, Peter Grant (Gnwrie), SamueliYoung, George Pram, Donald Reid, John Roberts, James Allan, M Carmicbael, Arthur Robertson, John Findlay, James Millar, W F Christie, Donald Manson, James Allan (Hope Hill), Walter Grieve, William Jaffray, John Shennan, James Cullen. The show held on Boxing Day at Mosgiel was in many respects an unqualified success. The weather, all important to a show as to moit other things, was simply superb. There was a very large concouree of people present — many from Dunedin, Tokomairiro, and Cluthn, and a number also from the Northern districts, and the entries iv the majority of classewere very numerous. Ayrahires in cattle, Leicesters is Bheep, and draughts in horses were best represented, but the shorthorns in cattle were also an excellent class. It was in draught horses that the show particularly excelled. Mr J. Shand's Taieri Tom carried off first honours in his class, beating Duncan Gray, who had it all his own way at Tokomairiro and again &fc Waikouaiti. In mares and geldings the Taieri breeders held their own. Mrs Nimino, who did not show at Duuedin, took the first prize for a pair, beating such well known pairs as those belonging to Messrs P. Grant and R Clark. Without farther detailing the results, which may best be gathered from a perusal of the prize-list, it may be pointed out that a very considerable injustice was done owners in several instances by the absurd rule being enforced that special entry for champion prizes was rt quired. What is the use of an owner entering and showing an animal for champion which he ia perfectly certain cannot win, seeing that he has already heon beaten in his class ? Aa is done in all other places, the judges should be left to determine which animal out of the whole they have seen in any class is the beat in the yard. The special-entry rule operated very harshly yesterday. For instance, in the draughts class Mr Shand had not made an entry of his Taieri Tom, not imagining one required, and the result was he could not compete for the champion class. The same thing occurred with regard to Mr Shand's exhibits in shorthorn cows, Messrs M 'Far lane's bull in Ayrahires, and others. Thus in some cases the animal awarded the champion medal was certainly by no means the best on the ground. Amongst the special exhibits on the ground were selections of woollens and tweedings from the Moegiei Factory; a hedge-cutter worked by two men and two horses, which was tried on the ground and gave every satisfaction ; and several buggies from the workshop of Messrs Sinclair and Morton, The gate-money realised was about L7O, which at Is a head represents Borne 1400 people, while members of the Society, and youngsters also, were admitted free. The following is thd PRIZE LIST. CATTLEs BHOBTHOBNS. Judges'—Messrs Boag (Christchurch), Lyon (Southland), C Moore (Dunedin). Bull, calved before August, 1877— 1st prize, L 3; 2nd, LI 10s j 3r 3, hon certificate. Three entries — John Shennan (St. Andrew), 1 ; James Shand (Eugeneo), 2; Mrs Kempshell (Premier), 3. Bull, calved after August, 1877— 1st prize, L 2; 2nd, LI ,' 3rd, hoa certificate. Three entries—John Shennan, 1 } George Thompson, 2. Bull, calved after Ist August, 1878— 1st prize, L 2 ; 2nd, LI ; 3rd, hon certificate. Three entries—James Shand (Young Duke of Brunswick), 1} D Grant, 2. Cow, in calf or milk— lst prize, L 3; 2nd, LI 10s ; 3rd, hon certificate. Eight entries— Jamea Shand (Wild Rose 2nd), 1 ; Smellie and Young, 2 ; James Shand (Jenny Brunswick), 3. Heifer, calved after August, 1877 — Ist prize, L 2; 2nd, LI ; 3rd, hon certificate. One entry— James Shand (Princess Louisa), 1. Heifer, calved after August, 1878— 1st prize, L 2; 2nd, LI ; 3rd, hon certificate. One entry—Miss A Shand (Jeanie Deans), 1. Best cow or heifer in yard— Silver medal. Three entries— Mrs Kempshell (Silver Floas), 1, Best bull in yard, any age— Silver medal. Two entries— John Shennan, 1. AYBBHIBES. Judges— Messrs Orr (Oamaru), Todd (Waikouaiti), and Brennan (Tokomairiro). Prizes— lst, L 2; 2nd, LI; 3rd, honorary certificate. 1 Bull, calved before Ist August, 1877. Six entries — A and J M'Farlane, 1; Thomas Howie, 2 ; Robert Charters, 3. Bull, calved after August, 1877. Four entries— A and J M'Farlane, 1; Thomas Miller, 2 ; Thomas Finnic, 3. Ball, calved after August, 1878. Seven entries— Thomas Howie, 1 ; A and J M'Farlane, 2 ; Wm Thomson, 3. Cow, in calf or in milk. Eleven entries— Robert Clark, 1 ; Robert Charters, 2 ; Joseph Robertson, 3. Heifer, calved after Ist August, 1877. Nine entries— Joseph Robertson, 1 ; Robert Charters, 2 ; A and J M'Farlane, 3. Heifer, calved after Ist August, 1878. Eleven entries— James Cullen, 1 ; Robert Charters, 2 ; A and J M'Farlane, 3. Best cow or heifer in the yard— silver medal. Six entries— Joseph Robertson, 1. Best bull in yard— silver medal. Thomas Howie, 1. COLONIAIi-BBED. Same judges as in Ayrshire 3. Cow, in calf or milk— lst prize, L 2 ; 2nd, Ll; 3rd, hon certificate. Nine entries— Geo Cooper, 1 ; Andrew Stewart, 2 ; Smellie and Young, 3. Heifer, calved after Ist August, 1877— 1st prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll; 3rd, hon certificate. Nine entries— Peter Cullen, 1 ; James Cullen, 2 ; Thomas Miller, 3. ANT BBBED. Same judges. Beßt three cows for dairy putposer— lst prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll 10s ; 3rd, hon certificate. Three entries— R Charters, 1 ; James Cullen, 2 ; Smellie and Young, 3. Pair fat oxen— lst prize, L 2 ; 2nd, Ll ; 3rd, hon certificate. Three entrie3— James Shand, 1 ; James Smith, 2 and 3. SHEEP. JIEBINOS. No entries. LEICESTEBS. Judges— Messrs Wm Gray, Walter Miller, and A Armstrong. Ram, four-tooth and upwards— let prize, L 3 3a ; 2ud, Ll 10s ; 3rd, hon certificate. Eight entries— John Hislop, 1 ; James Allan, 2 ; D and A MTherson, 3. Ram, two-tooth— lst prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll j 3H, hon certificate. Seven entries— Jamea Allan, 1.2, and 3. Pen of two ewes, fonr-tooth or upwards—lst priz?, L 2 j 2QCI, Ll 10s ; 3rd, hon certificate.

Ten entries— James Allan, 1 and 2; John Hislop, 3. Pen of two ewes, two-tooth — Ist prize, L 2 ; 2nd, Ll ; 3rd, hon certificate. Thirteen entrieß — James Allan, 1, 2, and 3. Bast ewe in yard, of any age — Silver medal. Four entries— James Allan, 1. Best ram in yard— Silver medal, Four entries—James Allan, 1. LINOOLNS. Judges same as in Leicesters. Ram, four-tooth and upwards— lst prize, L 2 2s; 2nd, Ll; 3rd, hon certificate. Four entries— James Shand, 1; James Allan, 2 and 3. Ram, two- tooth— lst prize, L 2; 2nd. Ll ; 3rd, hon certificate. Five entries— James Allan, 1, 2, and 3. Pen of two ewes, four-tooth and upwards— Ist prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll ; 3rd, hon certificate Three entries— James Allan, 1, 2, and 3. Pen of t^o e-vea, two-tooth — Ist prize, L 2 ; 2nd, Ll ; 3rd, bon certificate. Two entries* —James Allao, 1 and 2. HOMNEr MAKSH. Judges same aa in other classes. Ram, four- tooth and upwards— lst prise, L2j 2nd, Ll ; 3rd. hon certificate. Two entries— James Shand, 1 and 2. HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Judges — Messrs Hamilton, Stark, and M'Kellar. Draught stallion, foaled before August, 1870 — Ist priz3, eilver cap, value L 6 6s, gift oi Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co ; 2od, L 3 ; 3rd, hon certificate. Tnree entries— James Shand's Taieri Tom, 1 ; Wallace and MAuleys Duncan Gray, 2 ; Jas Cullen's Royal Prince, 3. Draught entire colt, foalsd after Ist August, 1876— let prize, L 3; 2nd, Ll 10s ; 3rd, hon certificate. Four entries.— R Charters, 1 ; W Montgomery, 2 ; WBr ish, 3. Draught entire colt, f.jaled after August, 1877 —Ist piiz », L 2 ; 2ad, Ll ; 3rd, hon certificate.Four entries — Mrs Nimmo, 1 ; M'Leod Bros, 2 ; R Clark, 3 Draught entire colt, foaled after Ist August, 1878— l«t prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll; 3rd, hon certificate. Five entries— Mrs Nimmo, 1 ; R Muir, 2 ; J and A Robertson, 3. Brnod mare — Ist prize. L 3; 2nd, L 2 ; 3rd, Ll. Eleven entries— Mrs Nimmo, 1 ; R Charters 2 ; John Shaw, 3. " Dry mare for draught purposes— lst priz-', L 3; 2nd, L 2; 3rd, Ll. Ten entries— J and A Robertson, 1 ; Mis Nimmo, 2 ; W A Todd, 3. Draught gelding above three years — Ist prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll ; 3nd, hon certificate. Four entries— Robert Clark (Hillend), 1 and 2; Mrs Robinson, 3. Draught filly or gelding, foaled after Ist August, 1878— l«t prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll ; 3rd, hon certificate. Eight entries— Jamea Gow, 1; James Shand, 2 ; James Gow, 3. Draught filly or gelding (foaled after Ist August,, 1877)— 1st priz?, L 2; 2nd, Ll; 3rd, hon certificate. Twelve entries — James Gow, 1 ; Mrs C Findlay, 2 ; R Charters, 3. Draught filly or gelding (foaled after Ist August, 1876)— 1st prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll; 3rd, hon certificate. Nine entrie3 — Peter Grant, 1 ; R Clark, 2 ; James M'Laughlin, 3. Pair dry mares or geldings— lst priza, L 2; 2nd, Ll • 3rd, hon certificate. Seven entriesMrs Nimmo, 1 ; Peter Grant, 2 ; R Clark, 3. Best draught entire in the yard — Silver medal. Three entries— Mrs Nimmo, 1. Best mare in yard— Silver medal. Nine entries— Mrs Nimmo, 1. THOROUGHBREDS. Judges— Meeßra Taggart, Philp, and Chap. lin. Thoroughbred stallion— lst prize, L 3 ; 2ad, Ll 10a. Two entries— G Cootabe'a Flying Dutchman, 1 ; Reany and Co. 'a King Philip, 2. Thoroughbred mare— lst prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll ; 3rd, hon certificate. Four entries— John Brown's Jessica, 1 ; R Muir, 2 ; J Shand, 3. Filly or gelding, foaled after Augußt, 1877— Ist prize, Ll. One entry— Alex Todd, 1. Weif?ht.carrying hack— lst prize, L 2; 2ad, Ll ; 3rd, hon certificate. Fifteen entriesHector M'Kay, 1; Dr M'Caw, 2; James Gow, 3. Single buergy horse in harness— lst prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll. Four entries— W H Taggart, 1; Smellie and Young, 2. Lady's hack, ridden by a lady— l»t priz9, L 2. Three entries— Miss M'Master, 1. EXTBA STOCK. Ponies under 14 hand-j— Silver medal. Eight entries— W H Taggart, 1 ; Nichol Bros, 2. Hackney entire— Silver medal. Two entries — Mrs Kempahell's Young Angler, 1. SWINE. . Judges— Messrs Irvine and D M'Donald. Prizes, Ist prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll; 3rd, hon certificate. Boar, of large breed— Two entries— James Shand, 1. Sow, of large breed — Two entries— John Shaw, L POULTRY. Dorking cock and pair of hens— lßt prize, Ll ; 2nd, hon certificate. One entry — Mra Kempshell, commended. Extra— Silver Poland fowls— Mra Sickle?, commended. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs Barron, Fleming, and Macdon aid, Dunedin. Fresh butter, 21b.— 1st prize, set of china, value L 5 sa, presented by Mr James Campbell, Dunedin ; 2nd, pair flower-vases, value L 2 2b, presented by the New Zealand Hardware Co. ; 3rd, box tea, value Ll 10a., presented by Messrs Banks, Barron, and Co. Thirty-six entries— Miss Jaffray, Saddle Hill, 1 ; Miss J. Shaw, North Taieri, 2; Miss Campbell, Berwick, 3. Powdered butter, 21b.— 1st prize, silver salver, value L2 los, presented by Messrs G. and T. Younp ; 2nd, box of tea, presented by Messrs M'Farlane Bros ; 3rd, tin of coffee, pre- j sented by Messrs Gregg and Co. Twenty- nine ' entries— Miss Sutherland, 1 ; Mrs John Allan, 2 ; Wm Grant, 3. Salt butter, over 101b in weight— lst prizi, butter-cooler, value L 2 2s, presented by Mr J. Hislop ; 2nd, Ll Is ; 3rd, 10a 6d. Twenty-one entries— Mrs John Allan, 1; T Finnic, 2} Mies Jaffray, 3. Fancy-made butter— lst prize, L 223 ; 2nd, Ll Is. Seven entries— Mra R Clark (Hillend), land 2.; Mrs C Findlay, 3. Sample of cheese made in Province— lst priz?, L 2 2< ; 2nd, Ll la. Five entries— Robert Muir, Jl. j Robert M'lndoe, 2. .Sample of cheese made in Province since September last— lst prize, L 2 2i; 2od, Llla. Two entries— Robert M'lndoe, 1 and 2. Best- cured ham— lst prize, chair, value Ll 10s, presented by Messrs Findlay and Co. One entry— Messrs Barron and Taylor. Best rolled bacon— lst prize, hat, value, Ll ss, presented by Mr V Almao. Two entries — R Finnic, 1. IMPLEMENTS AND MANUFACTURES.

Judges— Messrs John Duncan (Waikouaiti), James Davidson (Dunedin), and Thomab Bryce (Milton), Double-furrow plough — Ist prize, Eilver metlal; 2nd, hon certificate. Two entriesReid and Gray, 1 ; James Fowler, 2. Harrows — Ist prize, silver medal. One entry —James Fowler, 1. Field-grubber— -Ist prize, silver medal. One entry— James Fowler, 1,

Drill-grubber— l9t prize, silver medal ; 2nd, hon certificate. Two entries— Reid and Gray, 1 j James Fowler, 2, Drill plough— lst prizs, silver medal. One entry — James Fowler, 1. Reaping-machine, manual delivery— lst prize, Bilver medal. One entry— Reid and Gray, 1. Horse-power hedge-cutter, subject to trialprize, L 5 sa, One entry— Brodrick and Carter, Sample oE woollen manufactures— lst priz?, silver medal— Mosgiel Woollen Factory Company, 1. Best-shod draught horse— lst prize, LI ; 2ad, hon certificate. Two entries— P Grant (Maungatua), 1 ; Fred Reid, 2. Beßt-shod ridinp or carriage horse - Ist prize, LI 5 2nd, hon certificate. Two entries— Thomas White, 1 ; P Grant, 2. The following extra exhibits were awarded a first prize:— James White, Dixon's patent harrows; Sinclair and Morton, doubla_ buggy, single buegy, and waggonette; Brodrick and Carter, Ajax lawn-mower, Brown's gang plough, and eight-horse power ploughing-engino ; Reid and Gray, single plough.