TIMARU AGRICULTURAL SHOW

South Canterbury Times, Issue 6051, 30 October 1889, Page 2

TIMARU AGRICULTURAL SHOW

TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SHOW.

Preshlent —A M Clark, Esq. Vice-presi-dent —S T Rhodes, Esq. Treasurer, —W Balfour, Esq. Committee of Management— W Balfour, W W Cartwright, And. Olelland, Robt Davie, By Ford, John Goldie, Wm Hay, R Irving, Jas King, T Langdon, E Kelland, T Mitchell, D McLaren, R Mackay, A McPherson, 0 N Orbell, A C Pringle, W Pringle, N Quinn, J S Rutherford, W Stevenson, G, Talbot, 0 G Tripp. Secretary—F,W Stubbs.

J Ground Committee. —Messrs H Ford, E Holland, Jas King, D McLaren. Class Stewards.—Merino (Class A), A S Smith and N Mcfarlano. Merino (Claesß), A J Blackiston and II G Smith. Leicester Sheep, W W Cartwright and A McPherson. Lincoln, Romney Marsh and Down Breeds, Eobt- Mackay and J. Murray. Shorthorned, ( Hereford, Polled Angus, and Alderney Cattle, A C Pringle. Ayrshire and Other Breeds, Fat Cattle, Thos Mitchell and J Hcdley. Daught Horses, “R Irving and W Stevenson. Others Horses, Wm Hay, J C Park, B S Rutherford. Pigs, W Balfour and B Dawe. Dairy Produce and Local Industries, George Talbot; ; Agricultural Produce and Wool, John Campbell and Thos Langdon. Dogs, H G, Smith. Implements, E Holland. Judges—Merino (Class A), CEnsor, Mount Gray Downs, M McKellar, Otakaifco. Merino (Class B), M Stitt, Winchemoro, J McA St James, Culverclen. English Leicester, John Mcßeath, Christchurch, F Wright, Dunsundel. Border Leicester, M McFarlane, Rangiora, Wm Boag, Christchurch. Lincoln, W B Andrews, Tailapu, Chas Reifl, Elclerslio. Down Breeds, A Wylie, Kingsdown, JON Grigg, Longbcach, Romney Marsh, Chas Reid, Elderslio, Wm Grant, Timaru. Fat Sheep, PW Gunnell, Timaru, W B Andrews, Taitapu. Shortborned,Polled Angus, Hereford, and Fat Cattle, W Henderson, Christchurch, Wm Boag, Christchurch. Ayrshire, Alderney and any breed, J T Duncan, Oatnaru, A McMerrow, Hampden. Draught Ho/so?, Alex Bannatyno, Waikouaito, JohnStrutiiers, Otipua. Other Horses, F li Pyne, Christchurch, L Mclean, Dunedin. Doga, J Murray, Orari, D Sutherland, Eskbank, St Andrews. Pigs, T W Leslie, Timaru, C Bourn, Timaru Dairy Produce, R Cameron, Waimate, I L Morris, Point. Agricultural Produce - Grain, Jas Guild, Travonna, Temuka, J Finning, Timaru. Roofs, Jas Guild, Travenna, Wm

Pringle, Eosebrook, Glcn-iti. Machinery and Harness, etc., J W Hardie, Hook, A Marlin, Otaio, Jas Wilson, Allandale.

The twenty-fourth annual show of the Tirnam Agricultural and Pastoral Association opened yesterday under favourable conditions of weather, which were continued to-day, the day of the show. Taken as a whole the show does not corr. pare well with some previous ones in point of numbers and variety of exhibits, but it was large enough and varied enough to be highly interesting, and the quality of the exhibits furnished instructive standards in their various kinds. The show of sheep was well up in numbers, and in quality all round, has never been surpassed. A small proportion of more valuable sheep lias in some previous years been included, but the whole collection this year was probably worth more money than any previous one, allowance being made for differences in the markets of the several years. The show of cattle was weaker than it ought to have been, in a district like this, even though the district only were represented. Pigs were conspicuously weak in numbers, there being only three pens in four-and-twenty classes, with £3B allotted for prizes. Sheep dogs were well represented, i There were good entries in the butter classes, plain; fancy displays fewer than usual. Ihero arc now many bacon curers in this district, but only three were represented. The grain show as usual was very small; roots better. Local manufacturers had few representatives, but these wore excellent, the fine exhibit of the woollen factory being a show in itself. Agricultural implements were not scheduled for prizes, though one would think that a few pounds mieht be spared for the encouragement of strictly local factories. There was a useful collection shown, including a few novelties well worth attention.

The entries in the various sections this year compare with those of last year as follows

The weather was very fine, a clouded shy and gentle breeze from seaward mating things generally very pleasant. The attendance before noon was very good, the early trains from north and south bringing in crowds of visitors. In the afternoon the attendance was very large indeed, and in a chat with the gatekeeper our reporter learned that it was quite equal to the best of former years. The ground arrangements were excellent, and being the same as in former years it is unnecessary to detail them here. As the judging was proceeding the horse rings were surrounded by crowds of persons, directly or indirectly interested in horse breeding, and they watched the judges with keen interest as they went through their task which was at times a rather diflicult one. The implement stand was another special attraction for the masses, and their attention was fully rivetted

by the ceaseless patter of the binder men, the working of the De Laval cream separator and other special and novel items. We pass from this rather appropriately, perhaps, to the booths. That of the licensed victuallers was in the hands of Mr D. McGuinness, whose name is a sure guarantee that both hard, soft and medium drinks were ef the best brands and choicest kinds. The patronage extended to him was good as he appeared quite satisfied with his speculation. Mr Reid was at the head of the refreahmeet booth, and he also made a choice menu, and had no reason to complain of slack business. The luncheon provided for officials and the public was much better than one usually gets al passing shows, and was duly appreciated. Of side shows, shooting gallery, etc., .there was a full supply, and the nimble shilling was kept busily spinning at them the whole

afternoon. The Garrison Band was present in full uniform, their first appearance at the show for six years, the City Band being , usually engaged, and delighted the music loving people by the excellent playing of well-known selections. As to the officials they all worked well, and by their enthusiasm and united action added greatly to the success of the show. The judges did their work well, not a complaint of any kind coming under our notice, and the stewards kept the various exhibitors well up to time. The secretary (Mr ,'P. W- Stubbs) had as usual a hard day’s work, discharged faithfully and well, and is to be complimented on the smooth way in which he directed the part which fell to his special province. The following are details up to the hour of 4p.m, when our dispatch left the ground :

SHEEP.

The allow of sheep this year was superior to any ever seen here, for quality and evenness. The merinos were unanimously declared to be a first class collection, in both sections, fine combing and strong combing. Of the two, the most marked improvement was noticeable in the latter, which was a'so numerically much the stronger section. The Border Leicesters were also a first rate lot. The English Leicesters were not so favourably thought of in comparison, as they were mixed, a character that gave the judges a good deal of trouble and resulted in some dissatisfaction among exhibitors. The Lincolns formed a very good section, the rams and ewe hoggets being all first class. The average merit of the section was however reduced by the want of condition in some of the old ewes shown. Of Komney Marshes there were only half a dozen pens, and Down sheep were conspicuous by their absence, as also were crossbreds from the single class allotted them. There was , only a small show of fat sheep and lambs, only four pons in all, but tho quality of these

was all that could be desired. There ought to have been better competition in these classes and also for the special prizes for “ freezers,” only two exhibitors competing for these,—with really “ prize " mutton. In line combing merinos the competition lay chiefly between Mr Henry Hos.re, of Raineliff, and Mr A. B. Smith, of the Cave. The latter did not show many sheep, but he sent some grand rams. Mr Tripp sent several pens, but his mountain sheep are not yet to be compared with the more expensively bred flocks. There were seven exhibitors of strong combing merinos, but it will be seen that the McMastors and Borton take nearly all the honours to North Otago. In English Leicester's the competition lay between Temuka breeders, the Grant family, and Mr Bonifant of Ashburton, who secured a larger share of flrsts. The fine collection of Border Leicesters came chiefly from North Otago, Little Bros.’ and A. Murdoch’s, aud from the Pareora Estate, the honours being pretty well divided by these where they ajl competed. Bruce and McLaren and the Executors of the late A Grant, were the other exhibitors. In Lincolns Mr A M Clark (Riversloa) and Messrs Bruce and McLaren of Otuio divided most of the prizes, Mr 0 Withell of Broobside taking a few with some well chosen animals. A good deal of notice was taken of the Riverslea Lincolns on account of an accidental condition of their wool, for which someone ought to bo called to account. They wore not exactly “as black as sweeps,” but they looked as if they had been running on burned country, a very unusual preparation for a Show. We are informed that they were brought by truck from Temuka to Washdyko, on a two-decker, and placed next the engine, so that the upper tier got the full benclit of the smoko from the engine all the way. This arrangement was protested against before lire (rain left Temuka, and it was promised that the truck would be put further from the engine at Arowhenua, but this was not done, and (he nine or ten miles journey in the engine smoke loft its mark on the sheep’s fleeces, and certainly did them no good constitutionally. It is too bad when people go to so much trouble to get exhibits in good order, to have their

appearance spoiled by carelessness, or worse, in that way.

CATTLE. The show of cattle, save for the Ayrsbires and the Eiverslea JJercfords and fat sleek would have-been a total, instead of a comparativo failure. Half a dozen classes were scheduled for Shorthorns, bat not one entry was made. This is not a beef raising country and the average dairy farmer as yet thinks anything good enough for his stockyard. But though the show of cattle, was small, the handsome Horefords, a few pretty Ayrsbires from several quarters, and the “ rolling fat ” steers and heifers redeemed it from being uninteresting. The Herofords are well known in the Timaru show ground. Two or three good yearling Ayrsbires were penned. Cows were few, but one dry one belonging to Mr Mimro, and one in milk belonging to Mr E. T. Rhodes were fine specimens. The latter was relieved of a pail brimful, after the judges had gone round. Mrs C. Campbell also had a profitable looking but small cow, an udder with cow attached rather than tho reverse. The fat cattle .were nearly all from Eiverslea and of various stamp. They did credit to the pastures of that famous estate.

DRAUGHT HORisES. Compared with last year there was one entry additional this year, and though the fact is nothin v to brag about, still it records an increase. All round the quality was good, but more of this anon as we prefer to deal with each class separatelyjleaviog the summing rp till the end. In the progeny class Mr b! Davie did not send forward bis entry, and the judges at once plunged into the work for the best oged {entire. Fire were led in, and in putting them through their paces tho conclusion was soon comeito that our remarks at the time of thelatoparade were likely to come true. We then had a great fancy for Ben Lomond, and were pleased' but not surprised, to see him placed at the head of the list. All the good qualities of the Young Vanquisher breeding are to be seen in him ; he is of the .fashionable colour, has a grand set of legs, well haired, and a splendidly proportioned body, on which is a handsome headpiece. For good bone and grand substance very little fault can in fact be found with him; his disposition is kindly, and his actions free and lengthy. The well known imported horse, Prince of Glamia, was placed second —a powerful horse, of nice colour and good build i and Bonny Breast Knot, who has wintered wonderfully well, and is looking first-class, was highly commended. The three-year-olds were a level lot, the prize falling to Prince, a worthy son of Young Banker, and who will be heard of again-, if all goes well with him. The two-year-olds were very uneven, and the sooner a couple of them are added to the list tho better for the stock of the district. The chief prize-taker was a very big colt, and appeared to have had much care bestowed upon him. He certainly reflected great credit on bis breeder,and should sweep the board at next Show in the three-year-old class. Darnby, tho Oamaru horse, was also a good one, being large-framed, and having a well-developed body, and strong, clean legs. The yearlings were fair, and hero the Young Banker blood once more floated to the top, and his speciality for getting big stock was again very noticeable. The geldings were the next to be led in, and though the competition was rather restricted, it was comparatively good. The chief prize-taker was a fine, upstanding animal, one of the most workmanlike that is ever likely

to be seen about our farms or works. r i he second prize-taker was also very good. For the best mare in foal, Mr Austin swept the board j one exhibit was by Prince Royal, the other by Touug Banker, Both were worthy specimens of the owners’ well known fine stud, and were much admired by the many persons present. Mated with such horses as Ben Lomond, for instance, the nick should be first class; one, too, that would greatly tend to elevate the breeding standard, and to still further extend the good name the district has already got. The dry mares were not so good, at least if we except the chief prize-laker: and here the Makikihi stud of Mr Andrew Martin was to tho fore. He certainly looks well after bis stock, and deserves to get his reward. In this class Mr Ben Hibbard had a representative, and we ore glad to see him thus extending his stud and not cofiningj himself) to light stock only. Mr Austin of Temuka bad nothing to fear in the three year old filly class, both by Awamoa, and Young Banker on the dams’ side, They were both strong, compact, of good length, and not too heavy in build for their age, and it was no easy matter to divide them.

In two-year-olds, the majority bore the Hall mark of their sire, Early Morning, and it is a great pity lie was allowed to go out of the district. However, Camara will certainly profit by his being in that district. The filly pieced second would certainly have got the coveted ticket had it not been for her colour, a dirty cream, a bad colour, indeed, for draught stock of any age. She was, how« ever, a capital filly. The geldings were not in very great condition, but were good legged, the placed pair particularly, and were of a very fair class for their age. The pairs of geldings were exceptionally worthy of praise, the chief prize-takers being a grandly matched pair in every way. The other pair were not so well matched, but one of them was the most valuable gielding of the four, being young, sound, and in fine condition. Mr A Martin had nothing to compete against in the dry mare class, and in that for brood mares the judges were not long in coming to a decision. To sum up, and bark back to the aged entires it must be noted that Ben Lomond, who is very sound and was shown in tip top condition, and Prince of Glamis, were as a class distinct. Both were of the same stamp and had Prince of Glamis a bit more quality, or had met BenLomond a year or two ago he might, perhaps, have beaten him. Bonny Breast Knot was on the other hand a different class altogether, and the judges could not mix them. The three-year-old entire was of really grand quality, the second one being nothing at ail extra. Both two-year-olds were much above the average ran, and the yearling very good. The first prize mare in foal isjmly 5 years old, and has won first prizes every time she was shown, and was this year in the pink of condition. The second one was a capital mare, of good bone, and the third (late Mr Goldie’s) just a Utile past her bloom to hold her own in such company.

LIGHT HORSES. There was a falling off of 19 in this class, compared with the numbers of last je&r, and we have to chronicle but little change jn quality, it being, taken all round, of a very good character. The Association’s guineas were taken by the Castle Hill horse Qnamby, known hero for year's, and most favourably too. Of his progeny the three year old cojt Phcenix was the pick of the bunph and promises to be in a couple of, years, a far better one than his sire, and that js saying a good deal. Quaraby, again, had no difficulty in repeating his performance of last year getting the red ticket in the aged class for thoroughbreds. He has been so often described, that it is needless to dilate on his many good points here. The Apremont horse, Kimberley, was second ; and it is satisfactory to find that his services are in great request. Of the others, Chantilly is good of his sort. In brood mares only one came forward—a daughter of the famed Cassivellanus, ono of the very few, we understand, that are in this district, and one, too, that docs her sire great credit. Mr Deßenzy showed a very fine two-yeor-old colt by the fayourite Boi trayer, who promises to be muph larger than his sire, and to turn oqt well. In yearlings a handsome chestnut colt by Master Agnes had no trouble |n leaving the ring the winner, and bis all roundquality should help to push the boom in Jiia stock. A colt by Borderman, the first of his get that has come under our notice, was awarded second honours, and he, 100, promises well. Quamby’s son, Phoenix which wo referred to'abovo had no difficulty in carrying off Mr McKibbin’s special prize, and*as the world still lies before this colt’s feet, he is bound to get many a special prize in the near future. f lho trotters and coaching stallions were judged together, notatall a fair proceeding to our mind, and we trust in the future to see the classes separated. Berlin, of course, had no difficulty in winning, but the imported Orpheus, who was so greatly admired at the parade, was again favourably commented on,

That he is ia request we hare only to state that a couple of mares have been sent to him by the lion M Holmes of Oamaru, and also by other owners of really good mares. Wo ATo certainly glad to hear this, and to welcome the advent of such a fine coaching stallion to Pouth Canterbury. For Mr R H Rhodes’ guineas for stock by Berlin there was good competition, and the judges had no easy task to select them. At last Mr Jackson’s filly walked out the winner. She is two-years-old, well grown, and is likely to turn out sterling material. A colt belonging to Mr Black, of Waimate, though a yearling, was still very good, and ran his half-sister very close indeed. A three-

year-old colt by Guy Faux had the ring to himself, but in the two-year-old class cotnpetition was keen, and cnee more Quamby’s stock headed the list.

FARM PRODUCE: The dairy produce shed was not so fully occupied as usual. Fourteen competitors in the fresh blitter classes, however, was a fair showing for the dairy maids, and very nice their exhibits looked. The display of fancy butter was smaller than usual, and the de signs were not of great merit. Cheeses were few, only three competitors appearing. D. McCalium showed some fine bams and bacon and took all first prizes, Mrs M. Stack being his only competitor all through. The grain samples were few, but of course fine of their kinds. The roots were the beat feature of this department, especially Swede turnips and mangolds. Mr A. Wylie took the first prizes for these with monstrous.sound and solid vegitables. Potatoes and carrots, too, were very good, and three sacks of peas were well worth notice for their plumpness. Connected with this part of the show Miles, Archer and Co showed a fine collection of Carter’s English seeds.

IMPLEMENTS. There was not a numerous collection of implements, but a fairly representative and interesting one. Binders and binder experts were very much in evidence, the Hornsby, Brantford (2 and mower), Leering, Buckeye (2 and mower), Reid and Gray, Toronto, McCormick, and Howard being entered, and their peculiar excellences lost nothing in the enumeration by those in charge. Ahdrews and Beavan’s automatic chaff-cutter and bagger with horse gear attached, was a prominent article. Booth and Macdonald showed among the new articles a clever wool press, Lough’s patent, which is in great demand here and in Australia, and a new pulveriser attachment for ploughs, which loots like a practical addition, intended to save disc harrowing. Alto new was their arrangement of a broadcast sower to secure balance, and easy reduction of width to pass through gateways. These makers, P. and D. Duncan and Reid and Gray showed a variety of ploughs and other simple farm implements, got up in their well know show style and plain, and the lastnamed a heavy farm dray. Timaru work was nob ill represented by Mr D. Sturrock’s collection, of ploughs, harrows, (including a saddle-barbed harrow for ridgework, the first shown here), Cambridge roller, etc. A handy looting winnower was shown by Williams and Colville, of Temuka, and attached to it a clover seed separator which deserved attention. Several wire strainers were on view, of various degrees of merit. The perfect strainer is yet to be invented in spite of the numbers that have already been patented in the colony. A fine collection of Ford and Ogden’s glazed drain and water pipes was shown by the agents, Messrs Priest and Holdgate. Returning to the binders, we may mention a few of the improvements claimed. The Hornsby has been reduced in height and made lighter, and the travelling gear supplied. The Deering has been altered by the adoption of a chain gear for the main driver, lightening the machine, and by the direct driving of the knife. The Buckeye elevator has a point in having only one chain about it, and another in the folding of the binder, so that a sft Gin machine will go through a 10ft Gin gate. Tho “ Lowdown ” has been given a greater “range” in the binder, the addition of windscreens and a return has been made to the Appleby Knotter. The machine has been given another 6 inches of cub and generally strengthened. In the Buckeye mower the necessary parts appear to have been got down as fine as possible, and a handy machine is the result. The Brantford binder was shown whole and in pieces to disclose its construction better, a good idea. There are no new points about it this year. The new Howard steel frame binder attracted a good share of attention from its light and strong appearance. It contains many minor improvements upon former exhibits by the same maker, and as lighter and stronger. The Deering contains a few alterations this year, the adoption of a chain driver is the chief improvement, and a simple sheaf carrier is added. The McCormick machine has been improved in several small details where defects occasionally made themselves manifest. This attention to small details is of the last importance in a complicated machine like a binder Reid and Gray showed a well finished machine which compared well in every respect with others on the ground. [ Related to the binder was an exhibit of binder- j twine of New Zealand flax, made at Dunedin and Christchurch, which looked perfectly good enough for its purpose. A machine which attracted much attention was a “ Baby ” Laval’s cream separator, shown Mr Philip at work at 3p m. Mr Philp is doing right in introducing this machine, but would have done belter lo show a larger one. Andrews and Beavan showed a convenient chaff cutting plant for contractors working in rough country, light to shift, easily fixed, and with four horses and four hands turns out 6 to 8 tons a day. Except the knives the whole set is made in Christchurch. There is not much use made of winnowers now-a-days, but a light and very handy one with elevator, made by Williams and Colville, Temuka, should commend itself to users. In conjunction with this was shown an odd looking “ cellular ” seed separator, of which Andrews and Benvan are now taking up the manufacture. Mr Barrett showed a couple of nice dog carls and two American sulkies with spring hung seats. Among smaller, but not unimportant matters is one of the wire strainers, notice of which is omitted above, the invention of Mr T. Pringle, of Haldon station, an exceedingly simple and effective device equally ingenious in bis movable-wire standard for turnip work. The exhibits were only roughly made, but the ideas were there. An exhibit in the produce shed, of Keen’s steel saddle-tree, attracted a good deal of attention. Next to this was perhaps the most interesting in the show, from an industrial point of view, a selection of goods produced by the Timaru Woollen Factory comprising 65 rolls of tweeds of as many patterns, many different grades of weight and fineness and 30 suit pieces of exclusive patterns and a number of splendid heavy “ Pareora ” rugs, the very things for a cold winter drive. The collection did credit to Timaru, as well as to the manufacturers. Messrs J. Ballautyne and Co, with their Characteristic enterprise have purchased the entire collection.

PRIZE LI9T,

The following ia the prize liafc so far as it was available up to the hour of going to

proas [N.B. The figures in parenthesis afler class description indicate the number of exhibitors and the uijmber of entries in each class ] SHEEP. Association’s prizes, first 20s second 10s in each class; champion prizes of £2 for be.t ram of any ago in Merino, Licester and Lincoln classes. Ypung” sheep moans sheep under 18 months old. Where there is rio qualifying word the sheep were'above 18 months. Merino— line combing. No restrictions as to feeding. Two rams (2—5), A. 11. Smith, 1 and champion. This ram was bred by Governor Strachan of Tasmania, Henry Hoare, 2 and h c. Two young rams (3-6), A B Smith 1, Henry Hoaro, 2 and h c. Single ram (I—6), A S Smith, 1 • Henry Hoare,2 ho and c. Young ram (3 —5), Henry Hoare 1 and h o, A B Smith, 2. Two owes (I—4), Henry Hoare, 1,2 and h o. Two young ewes (2—6), Henry Hoare, 1,2 and h c. One ewe (2—4) Henry Hoaro, 1 and h e, A B Smith, 2. Young ewe (4—B), Henry Hoare, 1,2 and he. Five young owes '(2—2), Henry Hoare 1, 0 G Tripp 2.

wo ewes with lambs (2 —2), Henry Hoare, j 1 ; A B Smith, 2. Mnhino, Strong Combing, No restrictions § to feeding. Two rams (2 —4), A A and R k- cMaster 1 and 2 and champion. The champion ram was bred by exhibitor; Jnhnßorton o. Two young rams (4 —9), A A and B McMaster 1 and 2, John Borlon h c and o. Ono ram (4 — 7), A A and R McMaster 1 and 2, John Borton he and o. Young ram (4 —10), A A and R McMaster 1 2 and h c, John Borton c. Two ewes (4 —6), John Borton 1, A A and B McMaster 2, Wm Gardiner hc. Two young ewes (5 —12), A A and B McMaster 1, J Borton 2, h c and c. Single ewe (5 —8), A A and R McMaster 1 and 2, J Borton h c and c. Young ewo (6 —15), A A and R. McMaster 1 and 2, J Borton, h o, Executors late A Grant c. Five young rams (4—6) A A and R MoAster 1, John Borton 2, Wm Gardiner h c, C G. Tripp c. Five young ewes (5 —6), A A and R McMaster 1, Executors of late A Grant 2, John Borton h c, 0 Q Tripp o. Two ewes with lambs (6 13), A A and R McMaster 1, John Borton 2 and h c, Executors of late A Grant h c.

English Leicestees : —Two rame (2 —3), A M Clark 1 and c, J Bonifant 2. Two young rams (4 —4), J Bonifant 1, A M Clark 2, Executors late A Grant hc. Single ram (2 -4), J Bonifant 1, A M Clark 2, h c, and c. Young ram (4—B), J Bonifant 1 and 2, Donald Grant h c, Executors late A Grant c. Two owes (4 -8), Donald Grant 1, Executors late A Grant 2 and hc. Two young ewes (s—B), J Bonifant land 2, Executors late A Granth c. Single ewe (5 —9), Executors late A Grant 1 and 2 and h c. Young owe (5 -10), John Bonifant 1 and 2, E Kelland hc. Five young rams (I —I', John Bonifant 1. Five young ewes (3 —3) John Bonifant 1, D. Grant 2, Executors A Grant h c. The prize for champion ram in this section was taken by Mr J Bonifant with one of the second prize pen of two rams. The animal was i bred by the exhibitor. Boeder Leicestees: —Two rams (3—3), Little Brothers 1 and champion, bred by exhibitors, A Murdoch 2, N Z and A L Company, Pareora, hc. Two young rams (3- 5) Little Bros 1 and 2, A Murdoch h c. Single ram (3 —5), N Z and A L Coy 1, Little Bros 2 and c. A Murdoch c. Young ram (3 —6) Little Bros 1 and 2, A Murdoch h c, N Z and A L Company c. Two ewes (3 —4), A Murdoch 1, N Z and A L Company 2, Little Bros c. Two young ewes (6 —6), Little Bros 1, N Z and A L Company 2„ A Murdoch hc. Ewo

with lamb (3—5), A Murdoch 1, N Z and A L Company 2 and hc. Young ewe, (5 -7), N Z and A L Company 1, Little Bros 2, A. Murdoch h c, Executors A Grant c. Five young rams (I —1) Little Brothers h c. Five young ewes (I —1), Little Brothers 1. Lincolns :—Two rams (2—2), A M Clark, 1, Bruce and McLaren 2. Two young rams (3—3), C Withell 1, A M Clark 2, Bruce and McLaren hc. Single ram (3 —6), Bruce and McLaren 1 and champion. This exhibit was bred by the Hon M Holmes, Oamaru. A M Clark 2 and h c. Young ram (3—7), C Withell 1 and 2, Bruce and McLaren h c, A M Clark c. Two ewes with lambs (2-4), A M Clark 1 and 2. Two young ewes (4 —6), Bruce and McLaren 1, C Withell 2, A M Clark hc. Ewe with lamb (2-4), A M Clark 1 and 2, T Palmer he. Young owe (3 —7), Bruce and McLaren 1,2 and he, A M Clark c. Two young rams (I—2), N Z and A L Coy. Levels 1 and 2. One young ram (I —2), Levels Estate 1 and 2. Single ewe (I —1), Levels 1. Fat Sheet : Ten fat merino wethers (1—1), J Borton 1. Ten crossbred wethers (1 —1), A M Clark 1. Five fat lambs (2—2) J Fitzgerald 1, J Hedley 2. Ten wethers or maiden ewes fit for tho freezing trade (special prizes of £3 3s and £1 Is), (2 —3), N Z and A L Coy. 1 and 2, A M Clark h c, CATTLE.

HebetordS—Bull of any age (2 —3), A M Clark 1 and c, J. Murray 2. Cow or heifer of any age (I—3), A M Clark 1 2 and c. Aybshibes—Two-year old bull (2—2), F. Landgon 1. Yearling bull (3 —3) J Struthere 1, Colin Campbell 2, P. Machin h c. Dry cow in calf (3—4) E T Rhodes 1, D Munro 2. Cow or heifer, any ago, in milk (2—2), Mrs 0 Campbell 1, E T Rhodes 2. Two-year-old heifer (3 —5), Mrs Colin Campbell I, James Philp 2. Yearling heifer (2 —3), Mrs Colin Campbell 1 and h c, W Stevenson 2. Dairy Cow, of any breed, in milk (1—1), E T Rhodes 1.

Fat Cattle—Fat Steer (I —3), A M Clark 1 and 2. Two fat steers (I —3), A M Clark, 12 and ho. Fat cow or heifer (3 —5), AM Clark 1 and 2, Peacock and Qeaney h o. HORSES. Class prizes, except where otherwise specified, first £2, second £1; and for best draught entire on the ground, £lO 10s, for best draught mare £3 ; for best thoroughbred and coaching stallions £5. Dhauqht Horses —Entire with three of his progeny, 3-years-old and under, award to be based on tho quality of the progeny only, special prize of £5 5s (1), R Davie. Best entire, (class prizes £5 and £2) (6—6), A Drysdale, Bon Lomond, I, John Steele Hay, Prince of Glamis, 2, E T Rhodes, Bonny Breast Knot, h c. Three-year-old entire (3—3), James Austin, Prince, 1, Robert Davie, Lord Rosebery, 2. Two-year-old entire (4 —4), James Breen, Island Chief, 1, Robert Macaulay, Daruby, 2, Edward Evans, Dawn of Day, hc. Yearling entire (4—4), Alexander Mackenzie, Chatham, 1, Edward Evans, by Lord Haddo, 2 ; J J Finlayson, by Time o, Day, h c. Gelding (3—4), William Jamieson, 1, T. Forest 2. Mare in foal or with foal at foot, prizes £3 and £1 (2—4,) J Austin, Princess Royal 1, and Molly Darling 2, Donald Munro, Miss Donaldson hc. Dry mare, prizes £3 and £1 (2—4), A Martin 1, B B Hibbard hc. 3-year-old filly, prizes £3 and £1 (I—2), J Austin 1 and 2. 2-year-old filly (4—4), Rees Thomas 1, J B Wareing, 2. Yearling filly (2—4), R Davie 1 and 2, Bees Thomas bc. Pair of geldings in regular work (2 —2), W. Jamieson, 1, A Martin 2. Pair of dry mares (I —I), Andrew Martin. Brood mare with two of her progcncy (2 —2) James Austin 1, Andrew Martin 2. Thoroughbreds Entire with three of his progeny, 4 years old and under, award to be based on the quality of the progeny only, special prize of £5 5s (I—1), James King, Quamby 1. Best stallion (4—4), James King, Quamby 1, B T Rhodes Kimberley 2. Brood Mare, (I —1) E T Rhodes, Tangii 11.1. Two-year old colt or filly, (2—2), W De Senzy, The Arbiter colt 1. Yearling colt or filly, (3 —3) E Richardson 1, Richard Allen, Beeswing 2. Best hackney stallion, foaled since 1886, (Mr McKibbon’s prize), (I 1), L Laurenson, Phoenix, foaled December, if 86, by Quamby, dam Lady Clare 1. Best couching stallion, (2—2), G H Rhodes, Berlin 1, F. Simmons, Orpheus 2. Best yearling colt or filly by the trotting stallion Berlin, Mr G H Rhodes’ special prizes, first £7 7s, second £3 3s, (6—6) Hinman Jackson 1, W J Black 2, R Davie he.

Hackneys oe Roadsters— Two-year old hackney colt or filly, (1-1), C Skevington 1. Yearliug colt or filly, (5—6), George Smith 1, Laurence Laurenson 2, Hinman Jackson h.o. Roadster or hack, up to Hat weight, (8 —10) W J Hook 1. E T Rhodes 2, [Richard Allen he. Roadster or Hack up to 14st weight, (3—4), J 0 Thierens 1, J 0 Park 2. Lady’s Hack (5—6), Mrs G H Rhodes 1, Mrs E T Rhodes 2, Richard Allen h c. Pair of Carriage Horses, not under 15 hands 2 inches, (2—2), Mrs Luxrnore 1, E T Rhodes 2. Single-Harness horse, 15 hands or under (1—1), Mrs G H Rhodes 1, single-harness horse over 15 hands (4—4), G II Rhodes 1, E T Rhodes 2. Pair buggy horses (I —1), J 3 Rutherford. Best mare for breeding weight-carrying hacks, either in foal or with foal at foot (2 —3), B T Rhodes 1, James King 2. Cob, mare or gelding, not exceeding 16 hands (4 -4), Richard Allan 1, A H Johnston 2. Pony entire under 14 hands (I —1), F M Rickman 1. Boy’s Pony, not above 15 hands (3-3), Master Harry Orbell 1, James King 2. Boy’s Pony, under 14 hands (5—5), Percy L Perry 1, Master Timaru Rhodes 2. Buggy Ponies, under 14 hands (1—1), W S Marlin (Oatnarn), 1. Single-harness Pony, under 14 hands (I—1), Andrew Martin 1. DOGS. Smooth-haired Collie dog (7—7), Colin Campbell 1, Q J Thompson 2. Rough-haired Collie (16—17), Joseph Dowthwaite 1 and 2, A Burnett h c, 0 Campbell c. PIGS. Berkshire boar over 12 months old (1 —1), I Langdon 1. Breeding sow (X—), J Black*

more 1. Litter of pigs (not less than six), under 2 months old (I —1), J Blackmore 1. Three porkers under 6 months (1—1). Mrs Luxmore 1.

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE

Four bushels of wheat (short-bjrrv), (2-2), R Kelland 1 ; A M Clark 2. Four bushels of wheat (long berry) (1 —3), A M Clark 1 and 2. Four bushels of long oats (I—1), R Kelland 1. Four bushels of short oats (1 —1). B Kelland 1. Sack of potatoes (6.-6), B Kelly 1, Thos Langdon 2, Mrs D Heffernan h c Yellow Globe Mangolds (3—4), M Stack 1 and 2, Joseph Blackmore ho. Red Mangolds (4—5) A Wylie I; Joseph Blackmore 2, M Stack he. Swede Turnips (3 —3) Alev Wylie 1; M Stack 2, R Kelland hc. Carrots (2—3) M Stack 1 and 2. Sack of peas (3 -3) R Kelland 1; M Stack 2; A Wylie h c. DAIRY PRODUCE. Butter —31bs fresh (14-14) Mrs R Davie 1’ Mrs M Stack 2, Miss M Stack 3, Mrs W J Tennant he. 31bs powdered (13-14) Mrs R Davie 1, Mrs D Johnstone 2, Miss M Stack 3, Mrs M Stack h.c. Jar, I4lbs, potted for export, C.F.A. prize £3 3s, (6-7) Mrs Frew I, Mrs B Davie 2 Mrs P Dalton 3, Mrs W Guilford c. 21bs (4-6) Mrs D Heffernan 1, Mrs M Stack 2, Mrs A Frew 3 and h e. Cheese, Two Cheeses, not less than 201 b each, Temuka Cheese Factory Co. 1 and c., Mrs R Hoare 2. Farmer’s made cheese, 0.F.0.A. prize £3 3s (2-2)—AS Maclean 1.

CORED AND PRESERVED MEATS. Two Sides Smoked Bacon (3-3) —D McCalium 1, Mrs M Stack 2, Wm. Tutton he. Two Sides Bacon, unsmoked, (22) —D McCalium 1, Mrs M Stack 2. Two hams (smoked) (2—2), D McCalium 1, Mrs M. Stack 2. Two hams, unsmoked, (2—2), D McCalium 1, Mrs M Stack 2. Two sides rolled bacon 12 —2), D McCalium 1, Wm Tutton 2. Two sides picklgd bacon (2 -2), D MoOallum 1, Mrs M StaclT 2. LOCAL INDUSTRIES. Best assortment of locally made Sauces, Mrs J A Young (tamato) h.c, Mrs B; Hornbrook (tomato) c.

1888 1869 SheepMerino classes ... 100 144 Longwool ... 115 146 Crossbred, fat ... 13 7 Cattle — Sborthorned ... 12 6 Ayrshire ... 18 26 Put ... 11 11 Draught Horses ... 43 44 Other Horses ,,, ... 105 90 Dogs ... ... 13 20 Piga ... 38 4 Dairy Produce and } ... 99 47 Cured ''teats } 14 Agricultural Produce ... ... 17 33 Wool 4 0 Agricultural Implements ... 114 75 —— —— 700 667