TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL SHOW.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 3301, 31 October 1883, Page 2

TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL SHOW.

President—A. W. Wright, Esq. ; VicePresident —R. H, Rhodes, Esq. Treasurer Robert Stewart, Esq. Committee of Management—Messrs F. Archer, W. P. Aplin, W. Balfour, J. Campbell, W. W. Cartright, B. Davie, E. Elworthy, H. Ford, A. Grant, W. Gunn, J. W. Hardie, W. Moody, McKay, J. C. McKerrow, D. McLaren, A. 0. Pringle, R. R. Pitt, W. S. Raine, J. S. Rutherford, M. Studholme, W. Stevenson, J. Talbot, L. Walker. Secretary—Mr F. W. Stubbs.

The eighteenth annual exhibition in connection with the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association took place to-day, on the new Show Ground, Wai-iti Eoad. The judging of sheep and cattle took place yesterday, as usual, but the weather in the afternoon was so boisterious that the judges of the implements left the ground with their task a little more than half finished. The Timaru Show used to be—the Christchurch exhibition excepted—the best show in the South Island, but it has degenerated during the two past years, and the show of 1883 is the poorest, as regards number of entries, that has taken place since 1875. One naturally enquires—what is the reason of the large decrease of entries as compared with the previous and former years? The answer is simple. The chief reason is the present depressed state of trade caused by the past bad harvest. But, as regards the Timaru Show, this is not the only reason for the falling off in entries. Some six months ago it became necessary for the Association to consider its financial position which, we regret to say, was not in a very flourishing state. In order to improve matters, the Committee of the Association resorted to the very unwise and suicidal proceeding of reducing the prizes formerly given in the different departments of the show, and in some cases increasing the amount of the entrance fees. It is all very well for those interested largely in pastoral pursuits to say that the exhibitors do not care for the amount of the prizes so much as the honor of winning them. The statement is a delusion. Farmers and others exhibit stock as a matter of business, and it is not reasonable to suppose that they will incur large expense to run the risk of winning a £1 or 10s prize. To put the matter plainly the present managing Committee and ofißcers of the Association have shown of late that they are incapable of properly managing the affairs of the Association. It is true they meet occasionally and talk a good deal of what ought to be done, but they are too apathetic to do it. Instead of decreasing the value of the prizes, we are certain that if an energetic canvass for new members had been made in the different districts, at least two or three hundred would have been induced to join, and give their support. Each new member would mean a guinea to the funds, and the management would have been able to decrease the entrance fees and increase the prizes. The result would be a very much larger number of entries and a correspondingly large attendance, as nearly everyone would rush to see a good show. Then again the private prizes have been allowed to dwindle away to next to nothing because the likely people to give private prizes were not all canvassed. More energy is required in the management of the As* sociation and we hope to see an alteratio n for the better before the time for holding the 1884 show comes round. The following table shows the number of entries each year since the Association held its first exhibition : 1866 118 1867 194 1868 246 1869 272 1870 235 1871 404 1872 376 1873 394 1874 423 1875 369 1876 599 1877 747 1878 716 1879 528 1880 722 1881 830 1882 692 1883 467

This morning opened gloomily and there was every indication of a wet day, but early in the forenoon the clouds cleared away and a beautiful day was the result. Large numbers of people arrived dy the morning trains from the country, and all the roads leading to the Show ground presented a lively appearance. The cab proprietors and expressmen did a roaring trade driving people to the Show, and in the afternoon the attendance on the ground was very large. The Timaru Artillery Band enlivened the proceedings by contributing some excellent music in a masterly style. If the Timaru people had reason to feel ashamed at the comparative failure of their Show, they had reason to he proud of the possession of such a really good band. The general arrangements of the Show were all that could be wished. The officers were all very attentive to their work and Mr Stubbs was most arduous in the discharge of his duties. The following is a detailed description of the various sections of the Show.— SHEEP, The merino sheep department was this year divided into two sections, one for housed and clothed and the other for grass fed sheep. In the former section, Mr Joseph Pearson of Oxford, was the only exhibitor. His sheep were good specimens of the breed, being well woolled and of even symmetry. Mr Westcote Lyttelton, bad made four entries, but ho did not send his sheep. The grass fed section was a good deal better represented, and in some of the classes there was close competition. The former large exhibitors—the Hon M. Holmes and Mr Teschemaker—did not exhibit, and the merinos penned did not make such a good show as in former years. It was, however, the most attractive feature of the sheep department of the show. Honors were divided pretty equally between Mr R. H. Rhodes, junr. and the Land Com-

pany, and Mr Elworthy scored two first prizes and one second. Messrs W.Postlethwaite, L. Walker, C. G. Tripp, A. Grant, and J. S. Rutherford were the other exhibitors. The exhibit s, taken altogether, were highly creditable to the district and it was a notable fact that the exhibitors were all South Canterbury men. Mr Rhodes’ sheep were of magnificent quality, aud some of the Land Company’s exhibits—notably the ram exhibited in the all aged class —were grand specimens of the merino with dense fleeces of good clothing quality. In Leicesters the Land Company had nine-tenths of the exhibits, the only other competitor being Mr A. Murdoch. The bulk of the exhibits were of excellent quality and reflected credit on the exhibitors. The Lincolns were very poorly represented, both in number and quality, and the Romney Marsh department only resulted in a display for the Land

Company’s sheep, there being no competition. Mr W. Grant was awarded a first prize for an excellent pen of fat merino wethers, and a like distinction for a grand even pen of fat crossbred wethers. CATTLE, The shorthorn cattle department was a comparative failure, and but for the enterprise of Mr A. Perry in making entries there would have been no show of sborthorns. There was only one other exhibit—that of Messrs Fleming and Hedley—in the bull of any age class. Their exhibit (Prince Riby) is a good even bull with many of the essential points of a shorthorn. Mr Perry’s exhibit was finer bred and a better handler. The other classes being only represented by Mr Perry, although of excellent quality in many oases, do not call for detailed comment.

In Ayrshire cattle, there was a fair amount of competition and some good stock was shown. Messrs Clarke, Forrester, and Goldie were the exhibitors, and tbe former secured most of the prizes. Uis exhibits generally showed the true characteristics of the Ayrshire breed. Mr Forrester's exhibits were little, if any, inferior, and Mr Goldie’s two-year-old heifer was a very well bred and promising one. There were only two exhibits in fat cattle, both by Mr W. Grant. They were, however, of excellent quality, and the judges considered them worthy of a first and second prize SOUSES DRAUGHT. Although the entries in draught horses were not so numerous as last year, the quality of the exhibits was as good. Mr B. Mathews’Young Wellington fully justified our remarks at the horse parade, by taking the first prize as the best purebred entire horse on the ground. He also scored the honors in the open class Mr John Goldie’s pure-bred mare took first prize, beating two first class ex. hibits by Messrs McGovern and Hardy. The two-year-old and yearling classes were but poorly represented. The geldings and mares were good, and the three-year-old fillies showed exceptionally good juality- The two-year, old and yearling fillies were also very good, and gave the judges some trouble. The prize takers were nearly all Young Banker’s stock. Mr Perry’s exhibit—Duchess was the grandest yearling filly that has been seen on the Timaru Show Ground for years. OTHER HORSES. In thoroughbreds, Mathews’ Betrayer took first honors, and Jangler ranked second. Both horses are well-known. The hackney and coaching stallion class had six representatives, and Ootherstone though he was ranked second, was the best looking coaching stallion on the ground. Yingt-et-une took first prize. The hackney stallion class was poorly represented, and the judges refused to award a first prize. The roadsters were a grand lot, and gave the judges trouble in picking out the prizetakers. Some of the harness homes shown were very good stamps with plenty of style. The cobs were a very creditable lot, and the hunters were a really good collection. They were engaged jumping during the afternoon, and afforded a good deal of amusement to the spectators. This was, in fact, the great feature of to-day’s Show. PIGS: The pig section of the Show was fairly represented, and some good Berk, shires were placed before the judges. Mr 0. Bourn’s exhibit beat Mr W. Boag, jnnr.’s in the all aged boar’s class, and in the next two classes Mr A. Perry secured the first prizes. The Meat Preserving Company had three exhibits in the class for best sow under 12 months old. They were all creditable exhibits. POULTRY. The poultry show was exceedingly poor as it usually isat Agricultural Shows. The exhibits were few but some of them were of fair merit. The ducks exhibited by Mr R. Stansell and Mrs Dawe, were both good, but of different breeds. The judges selected the exhibit of Mr Stansell for first prize. The other exhibits do not call for comment. SHEEP DOGS. There was only one entry in the smooth collie sheep dog class, but the exhibit was not of special merit, and the judges only awarded it a second prize. The rough collie class had five very creditable representative, and first honors went to Mr A. Jackson’s exhibit. IMPLEMENTS-

The Implement section of the Show was certainly worth seeing this year. The entries were fairly numerous and the workmanship and finish of nearly every implement on the ground, were first class. Messrs Reid and Gray, as usual, made a magnificent display of agricultural implements. This is the most enterprising firm in New Zealand. They stick at nothing, and the farming community is indebted to them for studying the requirements of colonial farmers and adapting every description of implement to the best practical use. Nothing in the shape of an imported implement is to good that this firm connot improve upon it, and they are constantly studying the interests of farmers and making improvements in their machines. Since their business was established,they have gone on pushing their manufactures till, at the present time, they have branches in all the principal centres in Otago and Canterbury and agents in the North Island. They fully deserve the success they have achieved. Messrs P. & D. Duncan, Christchurch, are the only other 0010 nial manufacturers who show implements against Reid and Gray at the Canterbury Show s, and they onlj T compete in a few classes. Their implements, although limited in number, are always of first* class workmanship ; but apart from exhibiting at the Timaru Show, they make no attempt to push their business in South Canterbury. In the plough classes, there iu nothing particular to note except that Eoid and Gray, in close competition managed to secure the first prizes. In disc harrows - P. and D. Duncan took first honors, but the three exhibits of Reid and Gray were all of different construction and adaptability The latter firm carried off first honors in the grubber and scarifier and corn and seed drill classes,; and they were equally successful in the other remaining classes This firm have tqado a groat improve*

meat in broadcast bow ini' machine* tins year, one of their machines—n for e fee i'one—being a capital invention. It g e t ß over the difficulty experienced in the ordinary very wide machines on account of the oscillation at both ends mailing the seed distribution unevenly. The new machine feeds regularly by a system of fan, and no matter how the machine may shako on rough or uneven land,the feed is even at all points. The farm carts exhibited were very creditable specimens of the wheelwright’s art. Messrs Evans, G-randi, and Dooley, carriage makers, of Timaru, deserve special praise for the splendid single and double buggies, two-wheeled dogcart and ladies’ phaeton exhibited by them. The workmanship, painting, and upholstering were all that could be desired; and would be difficult to beat ip any other part of the colony. The had special tandem fittings prevent accidents in the event of the leader turning round suddenly. These exhibits were inspected by nearly everyone on the ground, and all seemed pleased with the excellence of the workmanship and finish. When such splendid vehicles can be manufactured in Timaru, there is surely no necessity for people to make purchases in Christchurch or Dunedin. In extra _ exhibits the barbed wire manufaoture industry was the best represented. Messrs J. Howey and Co,, Timaru, and the Christchurch and Oamaru barbed wire companys each showed specimens of their work. The former firm, although their machinery is of a primitive nature, put an excellent barb on the wire, and snowed the barb apparatus on the ground. Their simple and very valuable tools for putting barbs on old fences, ought to come into general use among farmers. Mr S. Mills exhibited a useful model of a sheep dip, and Messrs R. Wilkin and Co„ exhibited several implements and a large and varied assortment of seeds. Messrs Miles, Archer and Co. also exhibited an extensive variety of seeds. The ironmongery firms of Messrs W, Priest and Co., and A. J. Quelch and Co., displayed excellent assortments of ironmongery and kitchen ranges, and the Kaiapoi Woollen Company had a tent on the ground for their splendid manufactures. The feature of the implement department this year, was the large display of reapers and binders, no less than nine different makers being represented. The agents of the different firms were most assiduous in showing the public the 11 latest improve- / ments,” and there is no doubt that very great improvements have recently been made to most of the machines and all in the direction of simplifying the machinery. The Walter A. Wood iron frame twine binder has undergone the greatest improvement and is now about as perfect as it can be made. An attachment to this machine is on the way out, which will gather from two to six sheaves and deposit them together, thus saving a lot of labor in walking about gathering the sheaves for stocking. Mr M. Jonas is the local agent for this machine. Next in order comes the McCormack twine binder. It has also undergone considerable improvement since last year and ought to maintain its popularity among farmers. Messrs Priest and Holdgate are the South Canterbury agents for this excellent machine. The other machines, viz., the Howard, Peering, Hornsby, Johnstone, and Osborne all showed more or less improvement, but unless at a public trial, criticism on these machines would be worse than useless. There was, however, one special feature about this exhibition. We refer to the colonial exhibit of Messrs Reid and Gray. It is named the New Zealand binder and its workmanship is most creditable to the manufacturers. When the machines go to a public trial we shall be surprised if the Coloniol implement does not give a good account of itself The judges decided that owing to the large number of reapers and binders exhibited and the difficulty of deciding as to their merits without a public trial, they would not award a prize, bnt recommend the Association to increase the value of the prize and have a public trial during next harvest, Mr E. Cornish exhibited a grand collection of washing machines and mangles which were much admired. These washing machines are likely to come into general use, DAIRY PRODUCE. The entries of dairy produce were fairly numerous and the quality was so good that it gave the judges some trouble in arriving at their awards. The fancy butter exhibits were works of art, and the first prizetaker’s exhibit (Mrs D. Hefferaan’s) was very pretty and artistically got up. The cheese exhibits were only of medium quality. The bacon and hams were particularly good and well flavored. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. This department of the show was not nearly so well represented as at last years exhibtion. The wheat exhibits of Mr Lane, of Oamaru, were splendid, being plump, fine skinned and of good color. The local exhibits were also good. There were some good roots shown, but South Canterbury is not as a rule, a good root crop producing district. There were two exhibits in wool and both were worthy of first prizes. JUDGES. Merino Sheep.—Messrs Adam D. Johnston, Kaihiku. James Homes, Wyndham. J. H. Davidson, St Leonards. Leicester, Romney Marsh and Crossbred.—Messrs J. Mcßeth, Christchurch. P, Elder, Christchurch. Lincoln. —Messrs J. Grigg, Longbeach. James Johns, Styx. Shorthorn Cattle.—Messrs Thos. Brydom, Dunedin. H. Carswell, Invercargill* James Guild, Temuka. Ayrshire Cattle —Messrs James Gemmal Maheno, James Reid, Wainui. Horses. —Messrs W. Boag, *4 Burnside, Ch.ch. James Gough, Green - dale, Ch.ch. Samuel Young, Taieri. Other Horses.—Messrs J. Theyer, Kingsborough. Fred Cotton, Christchurch. Pigs.— Messrs James McLeish, Timam. T. W. Leslie, Timaru. Joseph Hayden, The Grange, Probbleton. Poultry.—Messrs Thos. Wadsworth, Orari, Hy. Cooksin, Timaru. Dogs.—Messrs Adam D. Johnston, Kaihiku. James Holmes, Wyndham. J. H. Davidson, St, Leonards. Implements.—Messrs K. F. Gray, Temuka. J. W. Hardie, Waimate. Andrew Martin, Otaio. Dairy Produce. —Messrs James Austin, Orari. B. Hibbard, Sen., Timaru, A. Carter, Mnkibihi. Agricultural Produce. —Messrs W. D. Wood, Christchurch. Thomas Bruce, k Christchurch. Wool. —Messrs E. El worthy, Timaru. T. Hamlyn, Kingsborough. The [classes in which there were no entries or ndawards are.omitted. SHEEP. Certificates of Merit will be given in- • stead of Cups, for the highest number of Points in the various classes, for which ; Points will count as before. The sum of 20s and 10s will bo given •a First and Second Prizes respectively, in every class.

MERINO (A) HOUSED AND CLOTHED. Ch*ss 2 —For the two best Rums, under 18 months. Three entries Joseph Pearson, 1 and 2 Class 4 For iho best Ram, under 18 months. Three entries. Joseph Pearson, 1 and 2 0) a88 6—For the two best Ewes, under 18 months. Three entries Joseph Pearson, 1 and 2 Class B—For the best Ewe under 18 months. Three entries Joseph Pearson, 1 and 2 Class 9—For the best pen of 6 Rams, under 18 months. One entry Joseph Pearson, Highly Commended Class 10—For the best pen of 5 Ewes under 18 months. One entry. Joseph Pearson, 1 MERINO (b) GRASS-FED Class 12—For the two best Rams above 18 months. Six entries N. Z. and A. Land Co. Levels, 1; R. H. Rhodes, 2 ; L. Walker, 3 Class 13—For the two best Earns, under 18 months. Five entries E. El worthy, 1; R. H. Rhodes, jun., 2; N. Z. and A. Land Co., Levels, 3 Class 14—For the best Ram above 18 months. Eight entries. N. Z. and A. Land Co., Levels, 1 and 2 ; R. H. Rhodes, jun., 3 Class 15—For the best Ram, under 18 months. Seven entries N. Z. and A. Land Co., Levels, 1; E. Elworthy, 2 ; R. H. Rhodes, 3 Class 16—For the two best Ewes, above 18 months. Eight entries R. H. Rhodes, 1,2, and 3 Class 17—For the two best Ewes, under 18 months. Seven entries R. H. Rhodes, 1 and 2 ; N.Z. and ALand Co, Levels, 3 Class 18—For the best Ewe, above 18 months. Ten entries R. H. Rhodes, 1; A. Grant, 2 and 3 Class 19—For the best Ewe, under 18 months. Nine entries R. H. Rhodes, junr., 1 and 2; N.Z. and A.L. Co., 3 Claes 20—For the best pen of five Rams, under 18 months. Four entries E. Elworthy, 1; N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels, 2 Class 21 —For the best pen of five Ewes under 18 months. Four entries N.Z. and A. Land Co,, Levels, 1 and 2 ; C. G. Tripp, commended Class 22—For the two best Ewes, above 18 months, with lambs at foot. Six eQ t r i eß R. H. Rhodes, junr., 1 and 2; N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels, 3 LEICESTER. Class 23—For the two best Rams, above 18 months old. Two entries N.Z, and A. Land Co., 1; A. Murdoch, 2 Class 24—For the two’best Rams, under 18 months. Four entries N. Z. and A. Land Co, Pareora, I and commended ; A. Murdoch, 2 Class 25—For the 'best Ram, above 18 months. Four entries N.Z. and A. Land Co., Pareora, 1 and 2; A. Murdoch, highly commended Class 26—For the best Ram, under 18 months. Four entries N.Z, and A. Land Co,, Pareora, 1 ; A, Murdoch, 2 and commended Class 27 —For the two best Ewes, above 18 months, with lambs at foot. Three entries N.Z. and A. Land Co., ’Pareora, 1,2, and commended. Class 28—For the two best Ewes, under 18 months. Three entries A. Murdoch, 1 ; N.Z. and A. Land Co., Pareora, 2, and highly commended Class 29—For the best Ewe above 18 months. Three entries N.Z. and A. Land Co.,sPareora, 1,2, and highly commended Class 30—For the best Ewe, under 18 months. Four entries N.Z, and A. Land Co., Pareora, 1, highly commended, and commended ; A. Murdoch, 2 LINCOLN. Class 33—For the best Ram, above 18 months. Two entries James King, 2 Class 35—For the two best Ewes, above 18 months, with lambs at foot. One entry James King, 1 Class 38—For the best Ewe, under 18 months James King, 1 ROMNEY MARSH. Class 40—For the two best Rams, under 18 months. Two entries N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels, 1 and 2 Class 42—For the best Ram, under 18 months. Two entries N.Z. and]A. Land Co., 1 and 2 Class 43—For the two best Ewes, above 18 months, with lambs at foot, Two entries N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels, I and 2 Class 44—For the two best Ewes, under 18 months. Two entries N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels, 1 and 2 Class 45—For the best Ewe, above 18 ; months. Two entries N.Z. and A. Land Co,, Levels, 1 and 2’ Class 46—For the best Ewe, under 18 ; months. Two entries N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels, 1 and 2 : ; EAT WETHERS. Class 49—For the ten best Fat Merino i Wethers, One entry. William Grant, 1 Class 50 —For the ten best Fat Crossbred | Wethers of any age. Three entries. ! William Grant, 1 ; Andrew Grant, 2 CATTLE. The sum of £1 and tOs will be given for First and Second Prizes respectively in every class. SHORTHOENED. Class 51 —For the. best bull of any age. Two entries Fleming and Hedley, 1; A. Perry— Milkmaid’s Duke, 2 Class 64—For the best Bull calved since Jan. 1, 1882. One entry A. Perry—Sir Walter 11, 1 Class 55 —For the best Cow of any age, in milk or in calf. One entry A. Perry—Chrisanthemum, 1 Class 56—For the best Heifer calved since July 1, 1879. One entry A. Perry—Freak, 1 Class 58 —For the best Heifer calved since July 1,1881. One entry A. Perry—Echo 1 Class 59—For the best’ Heifer calved since Jan. 1, 1882. Three entries. A. Perry —Bore, 1; A. Perry —Fervent 11, 2; A, Pt rry—Freak 11, Highly Commended AYRSHIRE. Class 64—For th<> best bull of any age* Tw o entries John Forrester' —Oliver Twist, 1; W. R. Clarke, 2 i Class 65—Forth© best 801 l calved since July 1, 1881. Two entries John Forrester—Dandelion, 1 ; W. R. Clarke 2 ,

Class 66—For the best Bull calved since July 1, 1882. Three entries W R. Clarke, 1 and 2 ; John Forrester —Young Douglas, Highly Commended Class 67—For the best Cow of any age, in milk or in calf. Two entries W. R. Clarke, I; John Goldie, 2 Class 68—For the best Heifer calved since July 1,1881. Two entries John Goldie, 1; W. R. Clarke, 2 Class 69—For the best Heifer calved since July 1, 1882. Three entries W. R. Clarke, 1 and 2; John Goldie Highly Commended eat cattle. Class 72—For the best Fat Steer. Two entries William Grant, 1 and 2 HORSEIS. The sum of £2 and £l, as First and Second Prizes respectively, will bo given in every class of horses. draught horses. Class 78—For the best Purebred Entire Horse. Five entries Robert Mathews,Young Wellington, 1 Class 75—For the best Purebred Mare. Three entries. John Goldie, 1 Class 76—For the best Entire Horse' Four entries Robert Mathews, Young Wellington, 1; Robert Davie, Luck’s All, 2 ; Robert Mathews,Strathmore, highly commended; Keen and Finalyson’s Sir Arthur Gordon, commended Class 78—For the best Entire Horse, foaled since Ist July, 1881. Three entries Thomas Mee, Springback, 1 ; Robert Mathews, 2 Class 79—For the best Entire Horse foaled since July, 1882. One entry John Miller, Black Colt, 1 Class 80—For the best Gelding. Four entries Rees Thomas, Prince, 1; J. Wilkinson 2; J. Bradshaw’s b g Dick, aged,bred by W. Boag, highly commended; A. Perry, Prince, commended I Class 83—For the best Mare in foal or with foal at foot. Three entries Andrew Martin 1; John Goldie, 2 Class 84—For best dry Mare. One entry Robert Mathews, Violet, 1 Class 85—For the best Filly, foaled since July Ist, 1880. Six entries William Stevenson, 1; Robert Davie Queen Mary, 2 ; McGovern and Hardy commended Class 86—For the best Filly foaled since July 1, 1881. Eight entries Robert Mathews, Queen of the Bankers, 1; William Stveonson, 2; Robert Matthews, bay filly, commended Class 87—For the best filly foaled since July 1, 1882. Four entries A. Perry, Duchess, 1 ; A. Perry, Countess, 2; A. Perry, Rose, commended Class 89—For the best brood Mare with two of her progeny. Two entries A- Perry, Kate, 1 ; Robert Mathews, Violet, 2 Mr Robert Davies’ Private Prize, £2 10s, for the best Yearling Draught Filly, by any sire A. Perry, 1 and 2 Mr Robert Davies’ Private Prize, £2, for the best pair of Draught Fillies by auy sire the property of one owner A. Perry, 1 OTHER HORSES. Class 90—For the best Thoroughbred Stallion. Four entries O. Mathews, Betrayer, 1 ; B. H. Pearpoint, Jangler, 2 Class 91—For the best Thoroughbred Brood Mare. One entry Andrew Grant, 1 Class 94—For the best Hackney or Coaching Stallion. Six Entries Charles Nicholson, Vingt-et-nne, 1 ; G. H. Thomson, Cotherstone, 2; Michael Mazo, Bobbie Burns, Highly Commended Class 95—For the best Hackney Colt or Filly, foaled since July Ist, 1881. One entry H. E. Smith, grey filly, by Hunnington, 2 Class 96 —For the best Roadster or Hack of any age, mare, or gelding, up to list weight, to he shown in saddle and ridden. Eight entries. M. J. Godby, Johnston’s Luggage, 1; George Lawrie, Dannie, 2 Class 97—For the best Roadster or Hack of any age, mare or gelding, np to 14st weight, to be shown in saddle and ridden. Twelve entries George Butters, Jack, 1; A. E. Cox, Tramp, 2 ; N.Z. and A. Land Company, Highly Commended; W. S. Lindsay, roan gelding, Colonel, Commended

Class 98—For the best Lady’s Hack, to be shown in side-saddle and ridden with skirt. 4 entries Angus Macdonald, Brilliant, 2

Class 99—For the best Boy’s Pony,mare or gelding, not above 13 hands, and thoroughly quiet to ride, to be shown in saddle and ridden. Three entries

Andrew Martin, 1; E. Elworthy, 2 Class 100—For the best Boy’s Pony, mare, or geldings, under 14 hands, and thoroughly quiet to ride, to be shown in saddle and ridden. Five entries

A Mclntosh, Polly, 1 ; E. Elworthy, 2; W. D. Perry, Huntress, Highly Commended

Class 103—For the best Single-harness Horse, over 15 hands. Five entries

A. Perry, Marquis, 1; A. M. Clarke, Eclipse 2; E. A. Chisholm, Highly Commended Class 104—For the best pair of Buggy Horses, the property of one owner* One entry James King, 1 Class 106—For the best Pony Entire Horse, under 14 hands. One entry Robert Elms, Tom Thumb, 2 Class 17—For the best Cob, mare or gelding, not exceeding 15 hands, to be shown in saddle and ridden. Seven entries. A. E. Oox, chestnut gelding, Pompey, 1; Harry Bristol, Piper, 2; Harry Bristol, Bobbie Burns, Highly commended pigs. The sums of £1 and 10a will be given in the following classes as first and second prizes. BERKSHIRE. Class 109 —For the best Boar over 12 months old. Two entries C. Bourn, 1 ; William Boag, jun. 2 Class 110 —For the best Boar under 12 months old. Three entries A. Perry, 1 ; A, Perry 2 Class 111— For the best Sow over 12 months old, with litter of pigs or ' in pig. Five entries 1 A. Perry, 1; 0. Bourn, 2

Class 112—For the best Sow under 12 months old. Three entries N.Z. Meat Preserving Co., 1 and 2 POULTRYClass 122—For the best pen of two Ducks, any breed. Two entries R. Stansell, 1; Mrs R. Dawe, 2 Class 123—For the best pen of two Dorking Fowls. One entry James Petrie, 2 Class 126—Best pen of two Hamburg Fowls. One entry James Petrie, golden spangled, 1 Class 128—Best pen of two Houdan Fowls. One entry. P. Stratford, 1 Class 129—Best pen cf two Game Fowls. Two entries P. Stratford, 1 and 2. dogs. Class 131—Best Smooth Collie Sheep Dog or Slut, One entry Win Boag, junr., 2 Class 132—Best Rough Collie Dog or Slut. Five entries A. Jackson, 1 ; Andrew Kininmont, 2. IMPLEMENTS. Class 133—Pop the best and cheapest Single-furrow Plough of any make. Two entries Reid and Gray, 1 Class 134—For the best and cheapest, Double - furrow Plough. Seven entries Reid and Gray, 1; P. and D. Duncan, 2 ; J. H. Tayior, Highly commended Class 135—For the best and cheapest Three-furrow Plough. One entry Reid and Gray, Commended. Class 136—Best Turn-wrist Plough. One entry. Reid and Gray, commended Class 137—For the best Sub-soil Plough, or any Combination. Three entries Reid and Gray, D.P. sub-soil plough, and three-furrow combined, convertable into an ordinary D.F. plough, 1; P. and D. Duncan, 2 Class 138—For the best and cheapest set of Tined Harrows. Three entries R. Wilkin and Co., 1; Reid and Gray, 2. Class 139—For the best and cheapest Set of Disc Harrows. Four entries. P. and D. Dunoaa, 1 ; Reid and Gray, Commended Class 140—For the best and cheapest Set of Chain Harrows. One entry Reid and Gray, Commended Class 141—For the best and cheapest Grubber and Scarifier. Two entries Reid and Gray, 1 Class 142—For the best and cheapest Drill for Corn and Seed. Three entries Reid and Gray, 1. Class 143—For the best Broadcast Sowing Machine, for grain, turnip and grass, combined. Three entries Reid and Gray, 1 ; P. and D. Duncan, 2 Class 144 —For the best Grass-sowing Machine. One entry Reid and Gray, commended Class 148—For the best and cheapest Farm Cart, Three entries William Carston, 1 ; Reid and Gray, 2 Class 151—For the best Corn Crusher or Bruiser. Two entries R. Wilkin and Co., 1 Class 152—For the best and cheapest Chaffcutter. One entry Reid and Gray, commended Class 155—For the best and cheapest Double Buggy. One entry Evans, Grandi and Dooley, commended Class 156—For the best and cheapest Single Buggy. One entry Evans, Grandi and Dooley, commended Class 157—For the best and cheapest two wheeled Dog Cart. One entry Evans, Grandi and Dooley, 1 Class 158—For ,the best and cheapest Light American Express Waggon One entry Evans, Grandi and Dooley, 1 EXTRA EXHIBIT Evans, Grandi and Dooley—Phaeton, commended Class 159 —For the best Churn. Two entries R. Wilkin and Co., 1 Reid and Gray’s extra exhibits were all highly commended DAIRY PRODUCE-. Class 161 —For the best 31bs Fresh Butter. Twelve entries Mrs Dalton, 1 ; Mrs James Young, 2 ; Mrs R. Dawe, 3 Class 162—For the best 3lbs- Powdered Butter. Twelve entries Mrs Dalton, 1 ; Mrs S. Mlatbews, 2 ; Mrs Dawe, 3 Gloss 163—For the best jar of Potted Butter, 141b8. Six entries Mrs Dalton, 1; Mrs M. Sta.ck, 2 ; Mrs W. Stevenson, highly commended. Class 164—For the best display of Fancy Butter, not leas than 21bs. Three entries Mrs D. Heffernan, 1; Mrs W. Balfour, 2 and 3 Class 165-For the two best Cheeses, not less than 201bs each (colonial). Six entries George Checkley, 1; R. Hoare, 2 ; E. Munday, 3 EXTRA EXHIBIT. Jonathan Allpress, Cream Cheeses. Class 166—For the best two sides of New Zealand-cured Bacon. Three entries Mrs W. Balfour, 1 ; Mrs M. Stack, 2 and 3. Class 167—For the best two Hams, New Zealand cured. Two entries Mrs M. Stack, 1 ; Mrs W. Balfour, 2 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE, Class 168—For the best four bushels of of Wheat (Shortberry). Two entries. Norman Lane, 1; George Lawrie, 2 ; Class 169—For the best four buehels of Wheat (Longherry). Three entries Norman Lane, 1; Rd Kelland, 2; Geo. Lawrie, highly commended. Class 173 —Fsr the best sack of Potatoes. Four entries. W. Evans, 1; Rd. Kelland, highly commended; Wm. Celo, commended. Class 174—For the best sack of Yellow Globo Mangold. Two entries. Rd Kelland, 1; M. Stack, highly com mended. Class 176—For the best sack of long red mangold. Three entries A. and W. Blackmore, 1 ; R, Kelland) highly commended ; J. Goldie, commended. Class 176.—F0r the best Sack of Carrots—One entry R. Kelland, highly commended. Class 177—For the best sack of Linseed. One entry. E. Pilbrow, highly commended. Class 178—For the best sack of peas. Ono entry

Rd, Kelland, commended Class 180 —For the best four bushels of Rye -grass. One entry Rd. Kelland, 1 EXTRA EXHIBITS. John Goldie, 1 sack Swede Turnips, commended Class 183 —For the best 1201bs of Wool, scoured or washed. Two entries. H. E. Smith, 1 bale merino, 1 H. E. Smith, 1 bale £-bred 1 EXTRA EXHIBITS, James Howey & Co—Barbed wire, 1 ; Christchurch Patent Barbed Wire Co—--7 coils barb on spool, and four wires strained, highly commended Samuel Mills—Model of sheep dip, highly commended E. Cornish —Mangles, churns, &c., highly commended A. J. Quelch and Co.—Hardware assortment, highly commended W. Priest and Co.—Assortment ironmongery, highly commended R. Wilkin and Co.—Patent oats mill for hand, champion seed drill and sower, triplex chaffcutter and crusher, collection of seeds, 1 Miles, Archer and Co.—Collection of seeds, highly commended E. Smith —Kaitangata Coal, highly commended Colonial manufacture—Kaiapoi Woollen goods, 1.