SHOWS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2231, 3 December 1896, Page 14

SHOWS.

THE OTAGO AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SHOW.

SECOND DAY, NOVEMBER 26. It is very gratifying to record the facb that the weather for the People's Day of the show was, on the whole, favourable. There were signs of change rather too distinot, and these may have prevented some from attending, but though the sky was at times dull and cloudy no rain fell, and the weather was better* than if the day liad been an unusually .hot one. The attendance was remarkably good, and indicated the steady growth in popu'arity of these interesting and valuable exhibitions. It is estimated that fully 14,000 persons visited Tahuna Park yesterday. The amount received as gate money was £422 15s. This would account for the attendance of between 8000 and 9000 adults, but a large number of Indies' tickets had been distributed, and thene who attended with stock and other exhibits do nob pass the turn-style, nor do those who can produce tickets of membership. It is satisfactory to cote that there has been a very large increase in the membership of the society, both from town and country, and though this reduces the gate money, it really improves the financial standing of the society, and is in all respects a substantial gain. But notwithstanding this the receipts for admissions were in excess of those for the previous year, and last year showed in this way an advance on the preceding years. The arrangements were satisfactory throughout, Vnd reflect credit upon the society, the management of which is unquestionably efficient, full use was made ot the area added to the park, the division and arrangement cf the numerous cl&fsbs of exhibits leffc nothing to be dfssred. either for ths convenience of the pnblic or lor effectiveness in the way of display. From shortly afrer 1 until 5 o'clock in the evening the park presented a very animated appearance. Though not crowded, for the grounds are now sufficiently spaoiou?, there were crowds of people present, and during the greater parti of the afternoon the targe terrace, which commands an excellent viow, was thronged with spectators, though at the same time visitors in considerable numbers were inspecting more closely the stock and other objects of interest in the various quarter* of the show grounds. The grand parade of prize slock occupied some considerable portion of the afternoon, and necessarily attracted a good doal of attention. The shorthorns and polled Angus were oVsb led twice round the ring. These wera followed by the Ayrshire?, and then by the horses), all of which made a first-claes display aud evoked much commendation. The only matter of regret in connection with this parade was the faot that all the prize stock were not led out for exhibition, and it is quite obvious that there ought to be no exceptions which the circumstances da not fully justify. From the entrance gates almost to the judges' rings the place was «o full of show tents, agricultural maohiuery of many kinds, carriages, and other local manufactures as to resemble an industrial exhibition, so that in addition to the stock, which wai, of course, the fentnra of the show, there were many objects of general interest, and the popularity and success of the show was beyond question. HORSES. The show of horsea was not quite so large as last year, there being 243 entries, as against 259 at the previous summer tfaow. Tho followiDg is a comparative statement of the entries in each section allotted to horses :—: —

DRAUGHTS. Although there was a slight falling off iv the number of draught horfses as compared with last year, the quality of the exhibits was, on the whole, quito up to the Dunedin standard. There were five animals in the sged entire class, in which the judges placed Mr Alex. Douglas's well-known horse Wallace first. He was shown in the same class last year, and took second prize, bub was exhibited this year in very much better condition. Mr R. Gawn's King of Quality gained the second award yeatarf'ay, while Mr W. Gardiner's Cedric the Saxon (who was first in his class and champion at the recent Oamaru show) was placed tbird. The whole three are fine-looking animals, and were well placed. Only one three-year-old entire was exhibited — a nice animal named The M'Kenzie, having Lion King for a sire, and owned by Mr R. Charters. The two-year-old entries, of which there were four, were a very good lot, the first and second prizes going to two of Lion King's progeny, belonging to Mr R G»wn. Of the three yearling colts, one exhibited by Mr J. R. Mackenzie, claiming for a giro St. Alexander, who was champion at last year's show, took the fancy of the judges most, the second award also falling to a colt having the same sire. Two very good mares were shown in the class " mare in foal or with foal at foot," the pride of place being given to Mr R. Gawn's Blanche 11, who is one of Lord Salisbury's get. Mr R. Webster's Heather Jess, one of Clare Gordon's offspring, took second prize. The judges, it may be mentioned, bad some difficulty in choosißg between the pair. Four very fine dry mares faced the judges, who, after a good deal of consideration, placed Mr W. Patrick's Pride of Kilflyth— one of Salisbury Pride's stockfirst, the same owner's Flower of Balmoral, who hao Lord Lynn for a sire, taking gtcond award. A mare owned by Mr R. Gawn got third place, while Mr John Small's Lady,' who was first in her class at the recent Oamaru show, was simply highly commended. There were, however, not a few who thought that the latter should have had a better position. The three-year-old fillies, of which there were six, formed a very good class, Mr John Small's Palmer's Pride, who was champion at tho Oamaru show* taking ficsb prize, Me J&mes

Drain's Molly M 'Arthur being placed second and Mr J. B. Mackenzie's Scottish Lassie third. The prize-takers were a fine trio and well placed. Among the four two-year-oldß fillies on view there were a couple of very nice ones, Mr James Blackie's Countess of Onslow, who has Herd Laddie for a sire, taking first place, while Mr John Small's Princess was second. A couple of yearling fillies were shown — both creditable animals. The judges, however, fancied Mr James Drain's Lady M 'Arthur (one of M •Arthur's get) for flrnt place, Mr W. Patrick's Lady Don, who claims Wallace for a sire, being the other .filly, whioh some thought should have had the pride of place. In the class " mare and two of her progeny " there was only one entry— viz., Mr Robert Gawn's Queen of Quality. Lion King, by the same owner, was entered in the class "entire horse with three of his progeny," but 'as he had been kicked he was not brought into the ring, only his progeny btirig shown. The champion horse am- ng tha draughts turned up in Mr Douglas's Wallace, and Mr Patrick's mare Pride of Kilayth, who was first in the dry mare class, was champion mare. carriers' hobses. A goodly number of carriers' horses were shown, and in a few of the classes there was keen competition. Among those on view there wera several very serviceable-looking animals, bub nearly every one was in some respect blemished. The pick of the horses in this section of the show — and, indeed, the only one which was a typical town carrier's horse — was a nice dappled bay horse belonging to Sanders Bros , coal inei chants. CARRIAGE HOBSES. The carriage horses, taking them all through, were a fairly good lot. In the class " carriage entire, any age," there were threa entries, the first prize going to tha well-kuown horse Youog Betrayer, who is a fair specimen of his type, and comes from the same blood as Sir Modred. Mr J. Lindsay's Tyrone was placed second, and Mr L. D. Robertson's Shamrock third. Both of these claim the Irish hunter Wicklow for a sire. Tyrone is an exceptionally good colt, but of course uufferad by comparison with the older horse. Shamrock is also a very promising youngster. There were nine dog cart hor«es on view, the first prize falling to a very good animal, showing a lob of substance and good bone, and being in all respects suitable for the purpose for which he is used. The owner is Mr H. Crust. There was a big ring o? single b'Vgy horse 3 , but nearly all tua best looking anir.ials were plainly more or le*s unsouud. The judges remarked this, and passed thorn over altogether, giving the awards to horaes that were more serviceable, though' commoner looking. HACKNETS. Some very fair hackaey9 were shown. The olas» " hackney oatiro horse, any age," btought out a ring of five, the first prize going to Mr Mossman's Cock o' tha Walk, a stjlfsh little black horse, well adapted for getting good stock. A nioe animal owned by Mr L. D. Robertson was placed second, while the fast trotting horse Viking gained third award. In the next class — "hackney mire, in foal or with foal at foot, of any age " — thera was a trio, bat two of them were so bad that the judges would only give one of them a place. Iv the two-year-old colt or filly class, the Orpheus stock, from which the winner comes, are all a very useful lot. In the yearling oolt or filly class, the first prize was taken by a filly belonging to Mr Alex. Smaill, and having Wicklow for a sire. The hacks up to 14st were a mixed lot ; but a nice looking chestnut mare owned by Mr W. S. Mii-otiell wkb certainly the beat in her class, in which there were eight other animals. Tho light hacks were an even lob, the three placed horses being very serviceable-looking animals. A few sice ladies' hacks were shown in the hackney section, the first prize going to Mr James Barron. BLOOD STOCK. ' In the blood stock Messrs H. L. and F. E. Johnson and D. and J. Bacon were the sola exhibitors, both entering in the " mare in foal or with foal " cla* s, and subsequently, as Messrs Bacon withdraw, Messrs Johnson's V&ultress had the field to herself. COBS AND PONIES. The entries in the cobs and ponies were fairly numerous. In some of the claj ses the animals were of a capital type v but in the "cob, mare or geldiug," class th^y were vety inferior ; in fact, in this class the judge* made no awards ab all. They reported that they considered the entries in some instances unsound, whilst in others they did not mtrit an award. In the "pony entire horse" class Mr J. Uric carried off first prize with a stylish little animal, while Miss Gray, with her pretty pair of greys, took first in tb.B " not over 14-hds in harness " and the B«cosd and tbird iv the " nob above 14hds in saddle " class. Mr K. B. Bain's Nobby took first in the latter class. In the pony class Miss Gray took first and special and second in the "not above 13hds," while Master L. G. M'Lean took first in the " not above 12hds " class. HUNTEES AND LEAPING MATCHES. The entries in the leaping matches were large, and were sappl&tuent&d by others received on the ground. The competition was very keen, and the various events were watched with a good deal of interest. Mr W. Kirk, who rode for Mr G. W. Wood and who is well-known as the rider of the original Snowdrift, divided with Mr A. S. Smith iv the class for the horse which clears tho highest bar (not less thau 4ft) from the ground. Miss Quinn succeeded in carrying off the first prize in ths class for horses ridden by ladifs, while Miss Button secured the ficsb and special' in tho hunter up to 12st to be ridden over 4ft hurdles. DOGS. The show of collie dogs appears to be getting less and less every year. Last year there were six, and at this show there were only three— one iv each class. Mra J. A. Stewart-exhibited the only representative of the rough-coated collie in the dog or bitch class, oho wing rather a nice animal named Boss, who is by Rsmnock. "Messrs Little Bros, showed a smooth-coated collie, and Mr F. R. Jeffries a rough-coated P n PPyi D °th animals being very fair specimens. CARRIAGES. Messrs James Robin and Co. exhibited a stylish - looking and highly - finished double onggfi with roomy high seat, drop back, and half-satenb axles t also a three-soring light

roadster, useful for everyday purposes ; a ladies' phaeton ; a single buggy, and serviceable type of station waggon. This firm also exhibit a very showy vis-A-vis phaeton,- drawn about the ground by a pur of greys, the whole forming a very handsome" turnout-. Mr M. Sinclair showed a drag built on the very latest English pattern, to the order of Me J. Jeffs, of the Rink Stables. It is sea'ed to carry 30 passengers, and is handsomely trimmed in morocco leather throughout, and fitted with patent lever brake. A road gig by the same maker, is built in the lightest style, aud is hang ■ so that when the passengers are. in all rough motion in taken off. It has patent coil springs in the front, and is bung from the shaft 3in such a way as to make the riding easy for passengers. A station waggon is' also shown capable of carrying six passengers, and this hasa rovcrsibla, 'back seat. A waggonette to carry seven people and a double baggy of tho usual excellent standard of this maker completes this exhibit, Messrs Horden aud Wlrts showed a doable* seated buggy, painted iv lake and picked oub with black and flue red lines. It has patent wheels with steel tyres and axles, and is trimmed in green leather, and is nickel-plated wherever possible. The firm's single-seated buggy, which is built to order, is roomy in the back for holding parcels. It; has special springs, and is painted in claret and black, with trimmings of maroon leather. It h&a alto patent; wheels and axles. A station waggon in the same stand is a useful locking vehicle for farmers. The seats are reversible, and are hung on three eliptioal spriogs. It is trimmed in tan colour ; the painting is ' green, picked oub with straw colour and flue red lines. A dr«g in the same stand is built; to special order. It h*s English fore-ea.rriage, mail patent axles, and the gear is fitted so that either two or three horses can bo driven abreast. There is a powerful brake to it, and the seats are of circul&r build. The spindles are light and strong, and the trap is trimmed in buff leather and painted yellow; picked oub with black snd red. Mr A. Irvine exhibits a very serviceable look" ing dogcart, of g'-o'd finish. IMPLEMENTS. Messrs Marshall, Sons, and Co., tbroagb the medium of their representative, Mr F. R. Manning, as umal make an extensive display in " steam-threshing ni.aoh.mery, the large bulk of whioh was shown iv m>tioo. They show an improved eight: horee-pswer colonial fcraotion engiae, fitted with two speeds (iuside gest), enlarged fitebox, ' coinpsnsntiajr gear, extra strong' enhfrged winding drum (loose ou .shaft for overhauling rope without; working , engine), and large- quantity of wire rope ; specially - constructed colonial tender, roomy inside, lojr at top foe getting in fuel and high off ground at bjttom, longer aud stronger rope guide roller*, improved couplings, and other improvements ; sp^oUlly aduptfi for | threshin*, ob&ffcuttiug, and gen- ra! farm work. This engine is shown driving a 4ft 6»n colonial threshing machine, fisted with extended sbravrshakers, separate back blast, special grass* dressing apparatus, extra sorrel-riddles, chaff and cuving-sifter, fan and spoutisg, iron wheels, screw brakes, double shafts, patent chookt, and sack-lifter, &0., and ife has Urge riddles and a large screen. Tho machine is of extra high finish throughout. M<*sra Marshall, Sjqb, and Go. also sh'oir a six horse -power compound traotion engine, fitted with two speeds (incide gear), enlarged fin-box, compensating gear, winding; drum aud wire rope, water-lifter, bchke. spurkcateher, and complete outfit, and thin drives a 4ffc colcnial threshing macbiae, fitted, with extended strat-shakfra, special gr*ss-dreasing apparatus, &c, sack-lifter, &0., and omplete outfit. The firm also exhibit a seven horsepower portable engine, with colonial firebox, quick-speed governors and equilibrium valve, &c, and a five horse-power portable engine constructed on a somewhat similar principle. A second six horse-power colonial traction engine is exhibited, fitted with two speeds of best crucible oasfßteji (itisidra gear not- overhanging), enlarged firebox, compensating ;gear ; injector, as well as pump ; improved colonial - tender, roomy and low at top for putting in fuel and high off ground at bottom ; improved guide rollers and ooup'iogs ; extra strong and enlarged winding dram and large 'quantity of wire rope, wafcar-lifter, screw brakes, spark* catchers, &o. Mention mrisb ba made of a newly-designed self-coutaiaed vertical engine, fitted with patent governors and slide valre, sight and drop feed lubricators, arranged foe ' oiling whilst engine is in motion — for long continuous runs, — specially "adapted for driving electric light, dairying, and other machinery. The firm have at other stands a five and a four horse-power engine, used to drive ofchfir exhibitors' maohiuery ; aud Mr R. M'K-jgg (of North Taieri) shows, in connection with, Mr Manning's exhibits, a nice-looking lit v .le- one horse-power verfcicle engine, which works up to . 1001b pressure. Messrs Reid and Gray's exhibit is, as usual, up to date in every department of modern agricultural machinery, and comprises single, double, and treble -furrow ploughs, digging plonghs, drain ploughs, several makes oE harrows, seed and manure drills, broadcast seed sowers, scarifiers, drays, rollers, chaifcatterij, "Deering" binders and mowers, oil engine, standards, &s., &o. Their "Champion" double-furrow plough, fitted with Gray's patent width and depth adjusters and duplicate mouldboard, attracted the attention of a lot of farmer?, as . also did their patent spring-tooth cultivator, which is made on the most scientific principles (the teeth with ordinary wear being unbreakable, nothing but the finest Sheffield steel being used in their construction). R«id and Gray's "New Zealander" double-bagger and chaffeutter, fitted with balanced flywheel and double rollers and screwpress, also received a lot of attention. Their eight-coulter turnip and manure drill, to which is ako fitted a lima distributing apparatus, was 'also commented on favourably. Their single turnip and manure sower is another, example of this firm's endeavour to keep pace with the times, it being very suitable for small farmers. Th 6 "Deering" all steel and pony binder, foe which this firm have been appointed sole agent* in New Zealand, was shown in operation. It is claimed that the Deering is the lightest v draught machine in the world, consequent -Oil' being fitted with ball and roller baaringrbn th? sMne crinoiple aa the bicjclt. Theses binders

„are also fitted with open and closed back, a "new feature in binders, and farmers expressed their approval of this, and were forcibly, struck ' with the new improvements in these mvchines. Jt is worthy of note that the " Deering " is the only binder that gained any award at the recent Oamaru show. Reid and Gray also had on view several of Deering's " Ideal" mowers, which are atao fitted with ball and roller bearings. Another new exhibit this .year is one of Clayton and Shuttleworfch'fl 7-brake power oil •engines (portable on wheels). This machine is shown in motion driving one of the same ' maker's 4ft 6io threshing mills, which is fitted with extra long extended shakers, extra large screen, patentdivider blast and " boss " Cbaffey, and up to date in every particular. Burrell's eight horse-power traction engine, for which this firm are also agents, was shown in motion, and received favourable criticism. It is stated that this firm have been unable to cope with the de- - knand for threshing mills and traction engines ' this MMon. Among the many useful articles exhibited by Messrs R j id and Gray were their patent share points, fencing standards, &c. . Th»b 'enterpisiug firm, the Massey-Harris Company, have, as ut-ual, a most interesting and attractive display of farming machinery. Their stand drew large numbers ot farmers and the general public, the m ichines in motion, of coarse, occupying a great deal of attention. The list of exhibits includes sft, 6"t, and 7ft out reapers and binders, complete with sheafearners and trucks ; one and two-horse Brentford and Toronto mo were, back-deliveiy reapers, side deliyeries, with all the latest improvements specially adapted for harvesting clover ; bay rakes, hay tedders, Mas ey-Harris 13 and 17 spring-toothed cultivators, with grain , and graes seed sowing boxes and turnip sowars ; lime distributors, garden ploughs, single, double, treble, and four-furrow plongh«, scufflers (one and two levers, with long hiller , combined — very handy for moulding), 15 -and 19-coulter"shoe drills, samples of oiJ, twine, s &c. ; aleo a large assortment of ladies' and gents' Maßsey-Hatri3 bicycles. The b"cjc'e3 are well worthy of inspection, inasmuch as this is the first 'season* the .Mawy-Hairis' people - have exhibited bicycles manufactured by themselves at our local show — in fact, it was only last year they announced their intention of erecting a large factory at Toronto (Canada) for turning out wheels, — and this factory — which is a - distinctly separate concern - from their implement busiueas —is now in full swing, and the local branch of the firm has already landed several very large shipments of the machines, which, it is stated, have met with a ready sale. The sew -Massey-Harris wheels are constructed on the most approved principles throughout, all the frame connections aud brackets being made from the very be*t quality steel f or g ings. By special, arrangement with the patentees an absolutely un;qw and most perfect crank shaft is used, dispensing with all crank pins aud retaining nuts,- which often cause a great deal of annoyance to riders. The cranks and axles; though they can be easily taken off without in any way disturbing the bearings, are practically one piece. Drtachable sprockets are fitted on, thus' readily permitting any change of gear. The large barrel hubs and crank shaft bracket are important features of the bioycle. The ball oasei and cones are turned from solid s h eel . of the best quality hardened and polished, thus ensuring loug wearing qualities. Extra large balls are used, and tho bearings are B) protected as to be practically dust proof. The rims are made by special process from best Canadian • timber.- The handlebar?, bejug hdjuslable, cau be set to any angle. Double detachable . 'Duulop tyres are used, aud tho spokes are made from an extra quality of steel. The 'crank bracket in addition to possessing all the merits of the best construction — ' including narrow .trend, width between ball racss, strength, * rigidity, lightness, easy ' running, and facility of adjustment — has the ~ further advantage of being easily taken apart and cleaned, and it is impossible for any balls to get out during the cleaning or adjust- ' ing of the crank bracket. Any person can remove the cranks and clean and replace them inside of five minutes. In manufacturing this bicycle the Masstij -Harris Company have kept before them the qualities of lighcness and strength. The reapers and binders, mowers, cultivators, and other implements manufactured by this firm are 'now so well and favourably known aejto call for no lengthy notice. AH the machinery in the company's stand at the show is of the very latest descrip'ion, baing up to date in every detail. Tho firm's representatives are in attendance, and will readily furnish all information concerning their exhibits. The Walter A. Wood Company make a big display in reapers and bii.dsrs, several of which were shown in motion. They also exhibit a combined grain and manure drill, a cyclone mower (in motion), a tubular seed mower, an E.G. mower, a pony mower, reaping machines, hay rakes with patent coiled teetfa, a s hay tedder (in motion), stump pullers, cattle dehorhers, end knife grinders. Some of the stump pullers can be worked by oae man, and will lift from one to twenty tons ; others are for horse-power. The binders show many improvements since last year, and among them may be mentioned the following : — The wheels are made of a good quality of steel under enormous pressure, and are abundantly able to withstand the roughest ' usage. . Every wheel is furnished with diagonal zigzag lugs of increased length, and prevent the machine from slipping when operating on very steep sideling*. -The spokes -are arranged so as to alternately go to either edge of the rim, and by this means increased rigidity is obtained. The binder grain wheel is also of steel, put together under great pressure, and is fitted with a concave tire that will not carry the dirt and does not slip on side hills or sink into soft ground. The mainframe of the nevr open rear harvester . And binder, on which the Gross' and Pitman

shafts are mounted, is oonstraoted of steel, very strong and yet light, and will retain its shape under every requirement. The bearings are all swivelled, go that they are self-aligning and, therefore, always true, and will not heat, wear, or bind like rigid* bearings. All the elevator roller journals are provided with brass bearing*, and are easily oiled, as, indeed, are all parts of the machine.. An enclosed steel spring nioely balances the reals weight, so that it can be elevated, lowered, set backward or forward by tha simple lever or foot latch with the- .greatest oaee. The reel in connection with the thin receiving platform and tilting lever enables the machine to successfully harvest any length or weight of grain, and especially adapts it for garnering grain that has become lodged or gnarled by wind or rain. Under the receiving platform ie fastened the sheet-steel bottom, in euch a manner as to prevent the finger bar from sagging .backward, or tha cutbing bar and Pitman from getting out of line. In order to/ regulate tho height of cut, either end of the harvester is easily raised or lowered by cranks operating ou self-locking worm shafts. The open rear of these machines is claimed to be a marked advantage in harvesting tall grain, as the bending of the straw, and consequent disarranging of the grain, common to all closed rear machines, is entirely obviated, and the grain moves steadily and smoothly- forward between the canvas elevators to the binder. The binder is simple, and is constructed and arranged to secure durability. Except the needle-arm, the entire bioding machinery is on the top of the binding table, which is regarded as a most important feature. Special attention is called to the reliability of the close tying knottec and swinging grasper, which will utilise any size or quality of binding twine. Several other points of improvement are also claimed for the machine. Messrs Nimmo and Blair exhibit a large variety of farm and garden implement?, prominent among which are Sap well'«c imbined patent double drill plough, manure and turnip seed sower, Planeb Jr. riding harrow and cultivator, Planeb Jr. horae hoes, hill dropping seed drills, combined drills, Advance chill ploughs, and many smaller machines. The two first named are attracting a good deal of attention, being quite unique in character and of a particularly serviciable nature. Sapwell'i drill forms two drills, rows the manure and the seed at one operation, thus saving time, labour, and money. ' It has now been in use at the Kelso, Hetiot, and Hillend districts for some time, with marked success. The Planet Jr. cultivator has only been introduced to the colony this aeasou, but already very flattering testimonials have been reoeived concerning it. Besides doitig the work of an ordinary grubber it may easily be converted into a drill plough, opening up one, two, or three furrows at a time, as may be desired. The horse hoes are too well known to need description, few farmers being now unacquainted with their merits. This year there are, however, some important improvements which will well repay inspection. In addition to the above outside collection, Messrs Nimmo and Blair have inside their tent a good assortment of their " Standard " seed*, the excellence of which has been proved in many contests at the winter and other shows. The "Standard" bone manure they exhibit is a splendid example of what a bone manure should be, and the everincreasing quantity used by farmers proves that results fu'ly justify the high n&ine clsim-d for it by the firm. In testa instituted by the Ofcago Agricultural and Pastoral Society some time ago it eclipsed all others. Altogether the exhibit made by this firm is, from a farmer's point of view, one of the most interesting on the ground, and is worthy of inspection. Messrs Wright, Stephensou, and Co., stack and etation agentfe and seed merchants, have a tastefully arranged display of the various articles required by their" numerous clientele. | Their well-known "Challenge" seeds and manures take up a considerable portion of the space, the former having the laurels gained at Oatnaru last week affixed. The samples of cocksfoot (one of them weighing 24-lboto the bushel) are very fine, and the ryegrass need and clovers are a credit to the provino*. The Gear Company's manures and the firm's Lady Elliott's Island and Coral Queen guanos are now so well appreciated by the farming community that this season's supply gave out some time ago. The Challenge superphosphate and various bone phosphates are also on view, testifying to the wide choice of manures to be obtained from this firm. Highland sheep dip is also prominent, and this well-known vermin specific is rapidly acquiring a colonial reputation as favourably as that it bears in Scotland and South America. Ford's lungworru mixture is now well known and appreciated, and its bucolic wrapping is much admired by the juvenile spectators. A specially interesting feature in this exhibit is a germinating test of turnip seeds, &0., in various stages of growth. By this process farmers are assured of the high germinating power of the seeds, and it is understood that the firm have all along made it a rule to test in this manner all seeds which they send out. The Buckeye Harvester Company exhibit two of their new frameless open-back reapers and binders — a machine which is a composite of the lowdown exhibited in former years and their frameless binder. The main features of the new machine ara the lowness of its elevators, tha rubber ribbing of eaoh slat on platform and elevator aprons, tb.e abronca of any gear -frame on the outsido of the driviDg ; mechanism, and a simplification of the binding appliance. The new Buckeye mower, too, is a marked advance on their former types, and is shown with a simple attachment for converting the mower into a back-delivery reaper without a change of finger bar. The new balance lever ( and spring will be found a convenient arrangement tor lifting the bar over stumps or other

obstruction. The Dux single-furrow plough is again shown, the exhibitors having none of the double-furrows in stock. The Dux cultivator, a useful tool on the Planet Jr. lines, is shown as a hiller, a weed cutter, and a fully-equipped cultivator. A collection of Odams's cheep dips and non-poisonous) and a display of Rosedale binding twine completes the exhibits in this stand. Messrs Eempthorne, Prosser, and d. have a very good display of artificial manures, poultry food, linseed oilcake, linseed oils, sheep dip, &c. This firm make a strong point of their special manures for the different kinds of crops, and this year have added foar new specials to their already large list. They also exhibit special crushed bones for poultry feed, and in a leaflet on "How to Make Hens Lay Eggs" show the immense advantages to be gaiued by using this food. In another leaflet on " How to Feed and Fatten Stock " full particulars are given of the linseed oilcake. This food is rapidly coming into favour with agriculturists, and as a local production of considerable merit it is pleasing to note this advance in its demand. The cake is shown in three variefcies--tb.6 whole cake for cattle feeding and for export, medium cru«hed cake for sheep and horses, and fine crushed oake for calves. Yesterday the tent was visited by a number of prominent breeders who spoke in high terms of the value of this new food for rearing stock. Messrs K'-rap-thorne, Prosser, and Co. have a fine exhibit of Slesinger's celebrated veterinary medicines and ' Rheumatic Bilsam. They have also a show of antifermentme, the fruit p -eservative, and some of the samples of fruit preserved with this preparation for two years have all the b!oom and freshness of new fruit. Messrs Tothill, Watson, and Co. (agents for Sutton and Sons, the well-known English seedsmen) have an attractive display, representing their various branches of the seed business. Taey show a large variety of seeds, including Sutton's turnip, grass, and cjover seeds, and also a good selection of colonialgrown. Among the latter are samples- of ryegrass, cocksfoot, and Chewings's fescue, cleaned .by 'a new machine which this firm have lately erected at Gore, for the purpose of handling farmers' samples on the spot, and thus saving the paying of railage on rubbish to the larger centres. The above samples are proof of the ! gooi work the machine is doing. Messrs Tothill, Watson, and Co. also exhibit a collection of sods of the various grasses in growth, and these -have proved of much interest to the farming community, and have been the means in several cases of settling any doubts as to what grassos farmers have growing on their land. Mr H. E. Shftcklock, in a spaoious tent, exhibits a Itfrge assortment of his celebrated parent "Orion" ranges, whioh are highly finished and displayed to the best advantage. He shows several sizes from 2ft, suitable to the smallest hut, up to 4ft with two ovens, suitable for large farms or small hotels, which will cook for 50 men. An advantage about these ranges is that they are entirely portable, requiring no brickwork setting whatever, and cau thus be worked either in a chimney in the usual way or out in the opan with a piece of stove pipe. At a slight exfira cost Mr Shaoklock fits any of his ranges with a heavy opper boiler which is well tinned inside, thus doing away with all possibility of rust and enabling the water to ba used for all domestic purposes. Another feature is that all the fireplaces can be fitted with a "false back," where both wood and coal are burnt. The removal of this back, which is done instantly, allows of a log of wood nearly^ long as the range is deep being put in. If it is desired to burn a still longer piece, this can be ■ done by a patent attachment to project out in front of the fire, and which closes up very compactly. . Several , ranges shown are fitted with a high-pressure boiler of Mr Shacklook's special pattern, designed that no extra damper, and, consequently, ho extra fuel, i* required to heat the water. Besides the above ranges, Mr Shacklock also notifies the public by his. catalogue that he is prepared to construct cooking and heating apparatus on any scale. Some ve"ry neat garden seats made by this exhibitor are placed in the tent. The Anglo-New Zealand Cycle Company and the Victory Sawing Machine Agency occupy stand No. 27, and in a spacious tent make an admirable display of bicycles manufactured by the Osmond Cycle Company (Limited), of Birmingham, and Townend Bros. (Limited), of Coventry. The Osmond cycle looks every inch worthy of the high position it occupies in the world of wheels, and several very fin 3 mounts of this make ara on view. The Townends shown give an idea of the raage of prices and models turned out by this cjmpany. The Anglo-New Zealand Cycle Company ach as sole agents for New Zaaland for both these makes, and in addition are showing an endless variety of cycle accessories, for which they have already established a name for themselves, to particularise whioh is impossible. The latest novelty is the new patent spring trouser cuff, which will not alone supersede the trouper clip for cycling, but leggings for walking or riding. -The Victory sewing machines and the varied work turned out by them, consisting of specimens of leather, lead, linoleum, linen, muslin, moleskin, &3., sewn together, with some fine examples of art needlework and embroidery, will be sure to attract the favourable notice of all ladies visiting the show. Tae whole of this exhibit has baeu most tastefully arranged, and reflects great credit on these enterprising companies. The exhibit of Messra Douald Raid and Ce>. consisted of farmers' requisites for which the firm .are agents. Chief among these are .the Chvistiohurch Meat Company's Islington fertilisers, whioh were shown in bottle 3 with the guaranteed analysis attached. The roots, gro^rn with these manures secured nearly all tho prizes at the winter show, j and the company now hold a leading position in this district in resnacb of these specialties.

There were also' exhibited samples of Bain's patent atl-stael dropper fencing. The chief merits of this form of fencing are that it is easily erected or taken down,- and it is light and. easily carried up steep hillsides, and is indestructible by fire. All these points make it specially suitable for run fencing. Tb/.-y also show the well-known Triplex < and Titan strainers, whose merits are' known all over tho Australian colonies, where they have taken prizes at 21 consecutive shows and three international exhibitions. There is also shown Clack's carbolised wJieatprotectcr for dressing seed grain. A dressing of this specific effectually prevents the destruction of the seeds by birds and vermin, and at the same time prevents smut. The preparation has been in use in England for many years. A novelty in the shape of a horse collar all made of steel is also shown, said to be particularly well adapted for horaeS'troubled with sore shoulders. The exhibits of this firm, though not very extensive, are good in their.quality and interesting in their variety. Messrs J. W. Faulkner and Sous make a big display of articles of their manufacture, all of which are of goad finish and substantial work. Their staud contains wire nettiug in great VAii.'ty, iuolusive of that for sheep, pigs, and rabbits; also wire flower stands, wire arohes, wire border edges, spring mattretses, hospital beds (with wire mit trasses attached), field, oottige, and lodge or carriage entrance' gates (with wrought or. cast iron pillar*), garden seats, . iron and wire grave railings (with or without couorete or stone kerbing), iron ver-arid-ih fittings, galvanised iron b jckets, trough's &c, iron stable fittings, sieves of all biz /s aud descriptions, wire work for malt kiln floors, wire work for wool drying, and dairy fittings. The exhibiWs'a comprehensive one, and all* the articles are nude* by the firm. It may be msntioned that 'the firm also show an extra heavy piece of half-insU round iron woven into an inch and.i-quarter inch. ' It is eauplie'd for ripples .for roIA saving and colliery screens. - Mr H. L Mainland shows a patent rabbit trap, which '-was, thoroughly teetsd yesterday. It is claimed that it, is only a fourth of the weight of the old style of trap, aud that it will work in saud as effectively as elsewhere, as it does not get blocked underneath. Its holding power is also claimed to be greater than the old style on account of the teeth being curved backward, and a test on the ground proved this fact. [ Mr J. H. Walker, Temuka, shows a patent ! water-heater and circulator, which places hot water within the reach of people who cannot j afford a high-pressure boiler. The raothod is to place a bent copper pipe in the fire of an ordino-ry range or stove and connect it with the lower part of a cistern, the other end of the bent pipe being connected with a tube carried up the chimney a little way and then connected with the upper part of the cistern. By this meaus the water in the bent pipe i«, after being heated, carried through the cistern in a circular current, and in a short time the contents of the cistern become heated. The Kaitangata Railway and Coal Company show a large collection of ooal from their mine, including coal nuts and peas, and all are excellent simples. - The Castle Hill Coal Company exhibit about a ton of coal, aud have something unique in the way of signs. It is constructed of pieces of coal cemented into wood, aud is a prominent feature in connection with the exhibit. The coal shown is of a good quality. Messrs M. Doaaghy aud Co. make a large display in ropes and twine?, these lines including* Manila rope of various sizes, whale and yacht lines, New Zealand flax ropa ' (%]so in a variety of sizes), binder twines, Russian hemp tarred bolt rope, and aa assortment of seemiug twines for woolpacks and cornsaoks. Mr J. W. Blackwood, Timiru, exhibit? the XL patent plough wheel. This baß a single ■cone, and combines simplicity and durability. Messrs R B. Denniston aud Co. have' on view Lancashire belting, oil filters, an idler pulley, and other apparafca. The Lancashire belting is specially for threshing and all outdoor work, and the qualities claimed for it are that it possesses immense strength and durability, and is weather-proof. Messrs Fletcher, Humphreys, and Co. (Christchurch) show their well-known " Golden Apple" brand of cider, both in bulk and in bottle. Mr John F. Roberts has on view an improved incubator,' presented by him as a special prize for competition in dressed poultry at the next winter show. Mr A. H. Anderson, of Christchuroh, is represented by a six horae-power Aveling and Porter compound traction engine fitted with loom and drum (Bowman patent), high speed governors, and 400 yards wire rope. At Messrs Andrews and Beaven's (Christchurch) stand there is a varied collection of .agricultural implements, chief amongst which is a sesd cleaner styled the " Little Wonder." It is intended for use in rough cleaning cocksfoot seed preparatory to the seed being oleaned in large merchants' machines, thus saving to farmers expense in railing an undue amount of debris. An Australian chaffcutter, fitted with extra knife wheel and patent double bagger, will also attract the attention of those who visit the stand. 'Messrs Booth, Macdonald, and 00. (Christ* church) are displaying a disc harrow recently patented, which has taken a certificate of merit wherever it h»si b«a shown oo far ; a, champloa drill which will aovr any deeorlpMon of soad or fertiliser. Tae turnip feed is independent of the manure, and is shown with Gere's patent change feed. Messrs P. aud D. Duncan (ChristohuL'obj have on view a combined drill and horse hoe which took the special prize, of lOga, awarded by the Farmers Co-operative Association for competition •at the las!; A. and P» elioft at Tltuaro.

Messrs William Gardiner aud Co. (Gore and Invercargill) exhibit a drill plough constructed of wrought iron, with marker, and is fitted with improved breast and mould boards. They have also on view an' improved turnip manure sower._ Mexsrs Richardson and Heenon showed during the day the working of their "Premier" wire strainer. 'It is claimed for it that it loses no tension in a short strain, that no plain wire is required in joining barbed wire, aud that it is speedy in splicing. Messrs Scoullar and Chisholm have on. exhibition a bedroom suite, comprising an Italian bedstead with fittings, wardrobe, duohesso table and waohstand, louage, &\ All the furniture is turned out with the finish and style for which the firm i« noted. The ward* robe is iv walnut and mottled kauri and is fitted with a bevelled mirror, while the bedroom ■ louage is in tapentry and plush. Menzies and Co '« well-known sauces find a place in the' dairy shed, including the favour-ably-kcown brand of Worcestershire sauce, the tomato sauce, ' essence of anchovy, vinegar, pickles. &c. The National Mortgage and Ageniy Company show manures, theep dip, and binder twine. Tho company have had very large sales of manure, especially Crons's fertiliser, sales of .which amount to between 600 and 700 tons. The sties next season are expected to reaoh 1000 tons of Cfoßs's turnip manure alone. Maud guano has been introduced by the firm this seaaon, and has had a good demand, the low price for the quality offered tempting farmers to give it a trial. The s-iles effected by the company in manurei of all sorts will reaoh this season 2500 tona. Hayward's glycerine dip aud Hiushelwood's sheep dip (Patrick Bros.) are also on view. Year after year Messrs Morrow, Bassett, and Co 's exhibit at the O:ago Metropolitan show becomes more" interesting, .more varied, and ■■ comprise* a larger number' of general farfii "implements and machinery, chief amongst the collection always being the well-kaowu M'Cormick reaper and binder — a machine which' has won many* hardly-contested field triuls, and been awarded many first prizes in the graingrowing districts of the world. For ovtir 60 years the makers have spared neither time, money, nor labour Co make thin machine as absolutely noar perfection as it seems possible for human agency to arrive at, and the enormous success which" has attended their efforts is euffioient proof th*t they ,h_ave sucoeeded in turning out a machine "which has given satisfaction, to grain-grower*. During (the past fe«v years a great revolution has been wrought in the general construction of the M'Cormick nuchiue, every superfluous cog, pinion, or other undesirable comjlication having baon' entirely dispensed with and tho machine simplified in point of inechanum. In effecting these improvement i a double advantage has been gained. Not only has , the draught bsen ligatened d jwo to quite easy work for any two ordinary farm horses, but the machine has been strengthened in every respect, and every shaft, roller, cog, pinion, or other working part has been made ta run as smoothly and an noiselessly as possible. A happy combination of simplicity of construction, s'iroigth, durability, and lightness of running has been efiVo&ed, to which there are thousands of grain-growers and harvest contractors to testify. The machine will work with e»se ia auy condition of crop, or ou any kiud' of land, ao matter whether it is the plains, rolling downs, or stiff hilly country, and will cut, tie, and del'ver the sheaves o? aorn to the satisfaction' of the most critical. This year's machine comes out with s number of minor improvements which are wall worthy ot close iosps; .ion. The new M^Cirmick righthand, cut, opsn elevator, light sfieel reap? r and binder is aleo shown, this being a mMhina which ha*j been pub on the mirkefc to m«et' a great dem\nd which has sprung up for a" right- . hand cut harvester. It has been put to the most severe tests, and has been found to combine all tho good characteristics of the ordinary machine. Another machine exhibited, and. one admirably adapted for small farms, was the folding Daisy reaper. Several grass mowers were shown, including the favourite Big 4. The improved Excslsior horse hoe and cultivator, with adjustable mould boards and tilting attachments, is a handy implement for small farmers. Other exhibits worthy of close attention were the " Handy "* garden cultivators, a two and three-leaf set of adjustable lever harrows, &3. These garden onltivatora have a number of adjustable attachment?, such as r&kes, weeding knives, plough, oaion digger, &c, and they are particularly well adapted for work in the large or small garden, nursery, and orohard, and should ba found great labour-saving tools. The Tiger hay rakes, Dutton knife-grinders, the celebrated Colonial combined grain, turnip, and manure drill, cider mills, pulpers and roob slicers, the Monarch Triumph 18-uonlter grain drill, and a number of other farm requisites made up a most varied and interesting exhibit, and one that did credit to so enterprising a firm of agricultural implement, and machine importer* as Morrow, Bassetb, and Co. Mawson's patent lifting jack, «. little tool weighing only 141b, but with whioh one man can lift a ton with the greatest ease, was also shown. la strict keeping with all their other importations, Morrow, Bassetb, sad Co. h»ve gone to considerable trouble and expense to secure foe their customtira a good make of bloyole, and visltora »few -oa their itand highly-finished mat-Haas o£ the New H»v«n, Sterling ATid fonith Biftb-ta, for which tha firm ara sole agents. These machine? hftve been built with extreme care and the- moib Diinula attention to every defcaiL and nothing has beeq. spued to make them fa every way a bicycle that will last. They are highly finished, neat?. ; and handsome in appearance, every part i| j made of tha boat and most suitable material » uosaiblci and they run baautifully true ana

easy. Samples of the New Haven model A, gent's? the New Haven model B^ lady's ; the Sterling model O, gent's ; and the Zenith gent's and ladies' bicycles were shown. Taken as a whole, Morrow, Bassetfs stand of exhibits was one well worth special mention, and one which attracted a very large amount of commendation. Messrs Oooke, Howlison, and Co. made a 'capital display in bicycles, their tent being well stocked with a very varied assortment of ladies' and gentlemen's bikes of varied patterns and weights, and the many who are interested in the wheel will no doubt take pleasure in inspecting with care this firm's fine exhibit. At stand No. 16 Messrs Howden and Moncrieff exhibit a collection of useful implements, amongst other* the " Iron Age " horse hoe and cultivator, with its several combinations, and the Hunter horse boa and cultivator, made by Thos. Hunter, Maybole, Scotland. Both are apparently useful for drilled orops. Also the "Jewel" hoe and new" Model" seed drill. The same firm also exhibit the "Pomona" orchud spray pump, with galvanised iron tank and wooden tank. This pump got a special award at the Australasian Fruit-growers' Inter- . colonial Conference and Show, held at Welling- ; ton last May, and it is stated are being nsed by .several Tasmanian orchardists besides New ' Zealand growers. ' The special advantage, of 'this pump is that the pump, air chamber^ tank, and conveyance ate fitted together compactly, *so the machine is lights and occupies as little ■ space as is consistent with its working capacity. ' The firm's pen brass bucket spray' pump is a ,' smaller implement, . which wijl be appreciated ' by smaller orotiardists and farmer*, and can be attached to any bucket or vessel, and works easily and effectively. Barked or tanned netting for protecting fruit is also on view. Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. show tittle and Cooper's sheep dip*, foot-rob care*, lung-worm drenches, and other requisites for farm and station use. The Hornsby-Aokroyd oilengine (two and a-half brake horse-power) whioh attracted sudh attention at the Winter show, is also to be seen. The ooat of work* . ing this engine is enly a shade over ono penny per brake horse-power per hoar after allowing tor freight, duty, and other charges. The engine can be easily started in from four to six minutes, and after this it requires no farther attention beyond what is necessary for oiling. Tbe Southland Farmers' Implement and Engineering Company, Limited (Invercargill), hare a large number of exhibits of their manufactures, which were shown by the Dunedin agents of the company, Messrs Morrow, BasBetfc, and 00. Noticeable amongst this collection, were their "Colonial" combine grain, turnip, and manure drills, whioh have already gained a name for themselves throughout the colony. The main frame and all the spindles and wearing parts of this machine are made tf steel, while the manure distributor and , all other parts which, are snbject to strain are of the best malleable oast. iron. In addition to this the machine is fitted with a, newly-patented levelling' .chain, which is used when sowing grain and grass seed or turnips ' and grass seed. The levelling chain is drawn closely behind the grain coulters, levels the surface of the ground, and takes out the ruts which the coulters make. The grass seed box is placed in the rear* of the levelling chain. The seed is eown on a perfectly level surface, and is covered by a light chain harrow drawn behind tbe machine. This arrangement ensures the grass seed being sown with the nicest regularity, and nob in rows or rats, which is so much complained of. Another interesting exhibit was the ".Colonial " lime and ash distribnting machine. This is a new invention, and is oapable of distributing rough-ground lime in any quantities from lOcwfa to 60owt per acre. We understand that several of these machines are at work in Southland, and are giving every satisfaction. The company also exhibited - double-roller turnip and ' manure drills, zig-zag harrows, horse-powers and chaffidouble and single-farrow plough*, as well as one of their special " Champion " digger ploughs, whioh obtained the ohampion prize at the Southland ploughing matoh. . We must not omit to mention the steal frame disc harrow, which has the advantage of being constructed solely of steel, no timber being nsed in its manufacture, which ensures lightnes*, durability, strength, and ease in working. In addition to the above-named exhibits, one of Richard Hornsby and Son's latest pattern reapers and* binders, with several imporbant improvements, was exhibited by this company, Messrs Finn, Chisholm, and Co. (Wellington), sole agents for New Zealand for P. M. Sharples's deary maohinery, had on view and working a Safety band cream sap&rator, a Little Giant cream separator, and a Russian Babcook tester. These maobines are perfectly new to the oolony, and evidently do their work well without any Complicated gear, the motion in each caso being communicated actually tb the work by means of direct steam expansion, thereby doing away with belts, shafting, pulleys, gears, &0., and their consequent loss of power. They are iq simple that anyone can ran them, and they will flo good work. ■ ~ MISCELLANEOUS. On Wednesday an implement for spreading •rushed lime, manufactured by Mr W. Ohalsners, ol Milburn* w*3 BbQWO ftt wotbi and

those who witnessed it in operation were highly pleased with the results obtained. The machine, which iB simple and efficient for its purpose, will spread from lOcwfc to three or four tons of lime per acre, according to the way the feeder ib set, and scatters it to a width of nine yards, covering an acre in about seven minutes. It was Mr M'Connell, of South Danedin, who secured first prize in green bacon, and not Mr Hill as mentioned by us yeßterday. Mr Hill eeoured second prize. vMr C. D. Lightband showed an improved reaper and binder apron, stiff leather straps being substituted for the ordinary wood slats, and the edgPß of the apron being protected with light flexible Lather bands. This apron was being run by the Walter A. Wood Company on their three apron machine, and the innovation ! found great favour with farmers, and should find a ready sale. i In the butter shed Mr Edwin .Goilis, of Oamaru, gave an exhibition of some of his home made wineß— gooseberry, plum, and the pro- | ducts of various other fruits. They were sampled by many of the visitors, and pronounced to be of excellent flavour. The following is the priza list :— MILKING CATTLE. Milk cow, of 'any age or .breed. First prize, £5 63} second, £2 25. -All- cows in this class were milked on Wednesday night -and the prize was awarded l to the cow whose milk on Thuisday morning was of the greatest .value, the valu* of ,the milk being estimated on the basis of the butter fat as shown by the JBabcock tester. The prizes were awarded « as under :-W fi Townley 1, Mrs K. B. Ferguson 2, , J. Oadzow 3, Alexander' Smaill 4. The result of the test was as follows :— Per cent, of

Mr J. T. Lang, the Government expert, was the tester. HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Judges : Messrs John Elliot (Middlemarch) and Alexander Calder (Thornbury). Attending members t Messrs 0. S. Reid and James Duthie. Entire horse. 4yrs old and over. Five entriesAlex. Douglas s Wallace, 1 ; Robert Gain'a King of quality (by Lion King— Queen of Quality), 2 ; Wm. Gardiner jun's. Cedtic the Saxon (.by .Crown Prince— Rowen a), 3. Entire horse, 3yrs old. One entry— R. Ohartera's The M'Kenzie (by Lion Kins:— Glasgow Maggie). Entire horse, 2yrs old. Tour entries— Robert Gawn's Quality King (by Lion King— Queen of Quality), 1 ; Robert Gawn's Sir Colm iby Lion King— Duchess II), 2 ; Andrew M'Kerrow's The Laird (by Crown Prince — Topsy), 3. Colt, yearling. Four entries— J, R. Mackenzie, 1 and 2 ; James Blackie, 3. Mare in foal or with foal at foot. Two entries— R. Gawn's Blanche II (by Lord SalisburyBlanche), 1 ; R. Webster's Heather Jess (by-Olare Gordon— Darling), 2. Dry mare, of any age. Tour entries — W. Patrick's Pride of Kilsyth (by Salisbury's Pride— I Princess), 1 ; W. Patrick's Flower of Balmoral (by Lord Lyon— Jeannie), 2; R. Gawn's Pride (by Salisbury's Pride— Duchess II), 3; John Small's Lady (by Vanquished), h c. Filly, 3yrs old. Six entries— John Small's Pride (by Vanquished), 1; James Drain's TMolly W Arthur (by M'Arthur— Best), 2; J. R. M'Kenzie's Scottish Lassie (by Richmond), 3. Filly, 2yrs old. Four entries-rJ. Blackie's Countess of Onslow (by Herd Laddie— Lady), 1 ; John Small's Princess (by Vanquished), 2 ; Alex. Douglas, 3. Filly, yearling. Four entries— James Drain's Lady M'Arthur (by M'Arthur— Maggie). 1 ; W. Patrick's Lady Don (by Wallace — Ptide of Kihyth) 2. Pair of mares, the properly of one owner. Three entries— W. Patrick 1, R. Gawn 2 and 3. Pair of dry mare 3cr gelding, which have been regularly worked, the property of one owner. Five entries— W. Patrick 1, John Small 2, R. Gawn 3. Mare and two of her progeny. One entry— R. Gawn's Queen of Quality 1. Champion certificate for best entire, any age. — A, Douglas's Wallace. Champiou certificate for best mare, any age. — W. Patrick's Pride of Kilsyth. CARRIERS' HORSES. Judges : Messrs John Donaldson (Oamaru), and G. H. Gilroy (Stirling). Attending members : Messrs William Jaffray and W. Blackie. Pair of geldings, the property of one owner, which have been regularly worked. Three entries — J. Swang 1, Allan Steven 2, John Mill and Co. 8. Gelding, 3yrs old or over. Eight entries— John Mill and Co. 1, J. Swang 2 and 3. Town carrier's horse, mare, or gelding, to be shown in havnesß. Eleven entries— John Mill and Co. 1, J. Swang 2 and 3. Pair of town carrier's horses, to be shown In harness. Four entries— Joseph Strung 1, John Mill and Co. 2, | Spring van horse, upto one ton. Three entries -Zander* Bros. 1, M.Ttonaghy and Co. 2. Spring-cart horse, up to lOcwt. Seven entries— T. Smith 1, J. Oadzovf 3, W Cox h c. Best coal merchant's turn-out, horse and harness. Five entries— Sanders Bro3. 1, Westport Coal , Company 2 > \ Beat milkman's turn-out. Eight .entries^-?. : Cadzow 1, A. Matheson 2, Thomas Shale 3. CABRUQB HORSES. Judges : Messrs John Stronach (Invercargill) and W. L. Philp (St. Clair). Attending members j Messrs A. O. Stronach, H. M. Driver, and Joseph Allan. Carriage entire, any age. Three entries— A. Anompsonß Young Betrayer 1, J. Lindsays Tyrone 2, L. D. Robertson's Shamrock 3. Pair of carriage horses, not under 16 hands, the

property of one owner. Three entries— P. C. Neill 1, Japes Jeffs 2. Pair of waggonette horse 3, between 15 and 16 hands. Three entries— James Jeffs 1. Pair of buggy horses. Four entries— Frank Armstrong 1. Dog-cart horse, not under 15J hands— H. Crust 1, C. J. Fox 2, K. W. Wright 3. Single buggy horse. Thirteen entries— James | Kenyon 1, James Jeffs 2, D. E. Grant 3. Four-in-hand team, to be driven in a drag. Three entries— James Jeffs 1. Tandem, to be driven in a dog-cart. Two entries— James Jeffs 1. HACKNEYS. Judges : Messrs John Strorrach and W. L. Phllp. Attending members : Messrs A. C. Stronach, | HM. Driver, and Joseph Allan ! Hackueyentire horse, any age. Five entries — Mr Mossman's Cock of the Walk 1, L. D. Robertson 2, W. Jardin's Viking 3. Hackney mare, in fo >1 or with foal at foot, of any age. Three entries— L. D. Robertson 1. Colt or filly, 2yrs old. Three -ntries— F. Simmons 1, L. D. Robertson 2, R. Charters 3. Yearling colt or filly. Two entries— Alexander Smaill 1. Roadster or hack, mare or gelding, up to 14.0 ; to be shown in saddle and ridden— W. S. Mitchell 1, H. Crust 2, Dr Allan 3. Roadster or hack, mare or gelding, up to 11.0 ; to be shown in saddle and ridden. Thirteen entries— A. W. Morris jun. 1, W. S. Mitchell 2, Dr Allan 3. Lady's horse, mare or gelding, which has bsen thoroughly broken as a lady's hack ; to be shown in sidesaddle and ridden— James Gow 1, Miss .0. M'Donald % Mrs John Taylor 3, Miss M. E. Edmond h c. Horse best adapted for cavalry purposes. Four entries— Captain Robin 1, G. H. Keid 2. BLOOD SIOCK; Mare in foal or with foal at foot. First prize, £1 10 a; second, 15s. One entry — H. L. and F. E. Johnson's Vaultreas, sire Albany, dura Miranda, foal by Medallion, bred by exhibitors. COBS. Pony entire horse, under 14hds lin. Two entries— J. Uric's White B*ll 1, James Bain 2. ; Pair of ponies, not over 14 hands, to be shown in harness and driven. Two entries— Miss Gray's Kate O'Shane and Tarn O'Shanter 1, Garden ( Watson 2. I Pony, mare or gelding, not above 14 hands, to be shown in saddle and ridden. Nine entries— X. B. Bain's Nobby 1, Miss Gray's Kate O'Shane 2, Miss Gray's Tarn O'Shanter 3. boy's ponies. i Boy's pony, mare or gelding, not above 13 hands. i Ten entries— Miss Gray's Tarn O'Shanter 1 and special, Mifs Gray's Kate O'Shane 2, James Gemmell's Master Mite 3. Boy's pony, mare or eelding, not above 12 hands. Seven entiies — Laughlaa Qnalter MaelSaa 1, | Garden Watson 2, special, and 3. [ HUNTERS' AND LEAPING MATCHES. | Hunter up to 15*t, to be ridden over 4ft jump. One entry— H. Gourley's Digby 1. f Hunter up to 12st, to be ridden over 4ffc jomp. I Five entries — Miss Button's War Lad 1 and special, G. W. Wood 2, Dr Allan's Linburn 3. For the best leaping horse. Eleven competed — G. W. Woods 1, J. Landells 2, — Mollison 3. For the best leaping horse, over three flights of hurdles two chains apart, to be ridden by ladies. Six entries -J. R. M'Kenzie (Mis« Quin rider) 1, Miss Button 2, and G. W. Wood (Mra Swariston rider) 3. For the best leaping horse (variety of lumping), over double hurdles, hedges, <Jrc. Six competed— J. Landells 1, J. R. M'Kenzie 2. For the horse which clears the highest bar, not less than 4ft from the ground. jHght competed—A. S. Smith and G. W. Wood divided first and second prizes, J. R. Mackenzie 3, T. Landelte he. FAT SHEEP. Judges : Messrs James Gall and E. Menlove. Five crosßbred wethers. Four entries—Alexander Douglas 1 and 2. Five wethers or maiden ewes, any breed or cross, most suitable for frozen meat trade. Five entries — Samuel Garfortfi 1, John Reid and Sons 2, New Zealand and Australian Land Company h c, Dunedin Meat and Export Company (Limited) c. Five long-woolled wethers, under 18 months. Three entries — New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1. Five Down wethers. Four entries— John Reid and Sons 1, Samuel Garforth 2. Five wethers, first-cross merino ewes. Two entries — New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1. Five fat lambs. Five entries— Dunedin Meat and Export Company 1 and 2, New Zealand and Australian Land Company 3. COLLIE DOGS. Judge : Mr John Beattie (Kelso). Rough-coated dog or bitch. Two entries — Mrs J. A. Stewart 1. Smooth-coated dog or bitch. One entry— Little Bros. 1 Rough-coatel puppies, dog or bitch. One entiy— F. R. Jeffries L SPECIAL PRIZES. Largest prize • taker in draught horses —R. Gawn. Best Clydesdale stallion— Alex. Douglas. Best milkman's turnout — J. Cadzow. Largest prize-taker in light horses— James Jeffs. Best lady's hack— J. Gow. Best four in-hand team— James Jeffs. Best list hack— k. W. Morris, jun. Best dogcart horse— H. Crust. Best hunter up to 12st — Miss Button, • Best boy's pony— Miss Gray. Second best boy's pony — Master M'Lean. Largest prize-taker in leaping matches— Gr. N. WpodVs Toiro (6£ points) l ; J. R. Mackenzie (6 points) 1. Largest prize-takers in sheep— J. Reid and Son (35 points)!, J. H. Holmes (32 points) 2. Largest prize-taker in cattle — J. Gemmell (35 points) 1, N.Z. and A. Land Company (26 points) 2. Best milk cow — W. Townley. Largest prize-taker in fat cattle— N.Z. and A. Land Company

Largest prize • taker in Ayrshire cattle —J. Gemmell. I Best shorthorn yearling bull— Lincoln College, j

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