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Colonist, Volume V, Issue 465, 8 April 1862, Page 1

Jllkdktcouß, A GRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION^ •I*- The General Annual SHOW of LIVE STOOK and Agricultural PRODUCE to be exhibited for prizes will bo held in the Richmond Cattle Fair ground, on FRIDAY, the 2nd of May next; when the following prizes will be offered for competition :— CLASS A.—HORSES. For the best Entire Draught Horses—lst prize, 51 2nd, 21; 3id, honorary certificate. For Entire Horses, best adapted for tho production of weight-carrying Hacks—lst prize, tt; 2nd, 21. For tlio best Entire Draught. Colts, under three years old—lst prize, SI; 2ud, honorary certificate. For the best Draught Geldings--Ist prizo, 21 ; 2nd, honorary certificate. For the best Draught Colts, under 3 years—lst prize, 21; 2nd, honorary eerurieale.. For the best Draught Colts, under 2 years old—lst prize, 21; 2nd, honorary certificate. For the best Draught Colts, under 1 year old—lst prize, ]Z; 2nd, honorary certificate. Fuv the best Draught Mare, above 3 years—lst prize, Al; 2nd, 21; 3rd, honorary certificate. For the best Weight-carrying Saddle Mare—lst prize, SI; 2uil, IZ. For the best Draught Fillies, under 3 years—lst prize, il; 2nd, honoraiy certificate. For the best Draught Fillies, under 2 years—lst prize, 21; 2nd, honorary certificate. For the best Draught Fillies, under or# year—lst prize, IZ; 2nd, honoraiy certificate. For the best Entire Pony—prize, 2Z. For the best Pony Mare—prize, IZ. CLASS B. — CATTLE. For tlio best Bulls—lst prize, ol; 2nd, 21; 3rd, honorary certificate. For the best Yearling Bulls—lst prize, 21; 2nd, honorary certificate. For the best Cows, in Milk—lst prize, 3Z; 2nd, 2Z; 3rd, honorary certificate. For the best Cows, not in milk—lst prize, 21; 2nd, honorary certificate. For the best Heifer, under two years old—lst prize 2Z; 2nd, honorary certificate. For the best pair of Working Bullocks—lst prize, 2Z; 2nd, IZ. • CLASS C—SHEEP. For the best Rams— Ist prize, 3Z; 2nd, 2Z; 3rd, honorary certificate. For the best Pen of Five Ewes—lst prize, SI ; 2nd, 2Z; 3rd, honoraiy certificate. For the best Pen of Five Lambs, under one year old—lst prize, IZ; 2nd, honorary certificate. CLASS D.—PIGS. For the best Boars—lst prize, 2Z; 2nd, honorary certificate. For tho best Sows, with or without litter—lst prize, 2Z; 2nd, honorary certificate. CLASS E. —POULTRY. For the best Cock and pair of Hens—lst prize, 1/: 2nd, 10s. For the best Gander and pair of common Geese— Ist prize, IZ; 2nd, 10s. For the best Drake, and pair of Ducks—lst prize, IZ; 2nd, 10s. For the best Turkey-cock and pair of Hens—lst prize, IZ; 2nd, Ids. CLASS F.—PRODUCE. For the best sack of Wheat—lst prize, 31 ; 2nd, 21; 3rd, 11. For the best sack of Barley—lst prize, 2Z; 2nd, IZ: 3rd, honorary certificate. For the best sack of Oats—lst prize, 21; 2nd, IZ; 3rd, honorary certificate. For the best sack of Pease—lst prize, IZ; 2nd, honorary certificate. For the best sample of Hops—lst prize, IZ: 2nd, honorary certificate. For the best three bushels of Rye Grass Seed—lst | prize, IZ; 2nd, 10s. For the best 50 lbs. Timothy Grass Seed—lst prize, IZ; 2nd, 10s. For the best 50 lbs. Red Clover Seed—lst prize, IZ; 2nd, 10s. For the best sack Swedish Turnips—prize, IZ. For the best sack of other Turnips—prize, IZ. For the best sack of Mangold Wurzel—-prize IZ. For the best sack of Carrots—prize, IZ For the best sack of Early Potatoes—lst prize. IZ: 2nd, 10s. For the best sack of Late Potatoes—lst prize, IZ; 2nd, 10s. CLASS G. —DAIRY PRODUCE. For the best 56 lbs. Cheese—lst prize, 2Z; 2nd, IZ; 3rd, honorary certificate. For the best firkin of Salt Butter—lst prize, IZ; 2nd, 10s. For the best 6 lbs. Fresh Butter—lst prize, IZ; 2nd, 10s. The following rules will be strictly observed :— 1. All stock and produce must be bona fide the property of the exhibitor. 2. Prizes shall be awarded, although there be no i competition, provided tho animals 'arc considered worthy hy the judges. 3. All stock entered to bo exhibited shall be in the yard by 11 o'clock a.m. 4. Entries for exhibition of stock and produce will be received until 11 o'clock a.m. up to the day of the Show, by any of the Stewards. j 5. Of wheat, barley, oats, and pease, the exhibitors may show ono sack, but must possess at least 10 : bushels of the same quality, and produce the same to ' tlie judges, if required, The Committee of Management earnestly solicit all parties having stock, which they may deem worthy of exhibition, to submit it for competition and public inspection. 963 WANTED, a respectablo female SERVANT. Apply to Mrs. HOLLIS, Bridge-street. 988 T^ LET, with immediate possession, a •*- five-roomed COTTAGE, with garden, in Col-lingwood-street, now in the occupation"of Mr. Gully. For, particulars apply to Mr E. EVERETT, Hardystreet. 919 EMPLOYMENT WANTED by a steady -*-J married man in a Warehouse, Brewhouse,[Farm, or any other capacity where he could make himself useful. Apply to W. A., Colonist Office, Nelson. 976 WANTED, by a Married Man, a Situation on a Sheep Station as SHEPHERD, or in any useful capacity, and where his wife would be required to take aa active part in the housework, &c. The advertiser has had general experience in such employment. Address A. 8., office of this paper. S3l WANTED, a FEMALE SERVANT.— * * Apply to Mrs. HARLEY, Raglan Brewery. 929 TO CONTRACTORS.—Union Bank oT -*- Australia, at Auckland, Nelson, and Christchurch. The quantities are supplied by Mr. A. Andeeson, Surveyor, 51, Bridport-strcet, Emerald Hill, Melbourne, on application to the above address, or to his agent in the respective districts. 9-16 AORI TUITION.—The undersigned is about to form a CLASS for ACQUIRING the MAORI LANGUAGE. As soon as a class of ten pupils is formed the study of the same will be proceeded with. AY. JENKINS, 90$ Government Interpreter, j