Ploughing Matches.

Otago Witness, Issue 1499, 7 August 1880, Page 13

Ploughing Matches.

WREY'S BUSH. This match was held on the 29th ult. About 4.30 (says the Western Star) the last lot was completed, and shortly afterwards the judges' decisions were in the hands of the secretary, who read them out. as follows :— , PRIZE LIST : DOUBLE FURROWS. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £3 ; 3rd, £1, Ploughman. Owner. Maker. Prize. T Chamberlain JGallaher Reid & Gray 1 T Kelly J Gallaher „ 2 AMildenhall ' W Stevens „ 3 B Farry W Johnston „ 0 ATorrance W Johnston „ 0 C Barrett CR Martin „ 0 SWING PLOUGHS. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £3 ; 3rd, £1. Ploughmen. Owner. Maker. Prize, ' T Kennedy Owner Wilson, Winton 1 WTBirchall Owner Ponton 2 D Johnston R James Gray 3 T Robinson Raymond „ 0 P Chamberlain J Gallagher Sellars 0 SPECIAL PRIZES. For the best break in double-furrow class.— A set of three-horse trees, presented by Mr George Naylor, blacksmith, Wrey's Bush— A Torrance. For the best ploughed rig on the ground.— A firstclass sleeved waistcoat by Messrs Robertson Bros, Riverton— T Kennedy. First man off the ground with a prize.— One gallon whisky by M Hayes, Riverton— P Chamberlain. Best break and finish in double-furrow class.— los— A Mildenhall. Straightest ploughing.— Pair leggings by Messrs Thompson and Beattie— T Kennedy. Best ins-and-outs single furrow.— Pair of winkers by Mrßutler-WTBirchall. Ploughman with largest family.— Box soap by Mr C D Moore— T Kennedy. Best team of three horses.— " Western Star" for twelve months— T Kelly. Tastiest turn-out.— Pocket book by Mrs Clode— D Johnston. Best ins-and-outs double-furrows.--Two bags potatoes by W Hopcroft-T Kelly,