NELSON A. AND P, ASSOCIATION.

Colonist, Volume XLVIX, Issue 11812, 17 December 1906, Page 5 (Supplement)

NELSON A. AND P, ASSOCIATION.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL SHOW. Patrons: J. Graham, M.H.R., Mayor £«£of Nelson (J. Piper) ; Mayor' of g^Riebmoud (J. M. Crouchor): JK ~ H. Cock, John Tinline, Hon. F. • . Trask, Major]!Franklyn. President: Hayes Croucher. Vico- ™;\ President: W. T. Bond. Hon. Treasurer: Geo. Ta'bot. Secretary: John Glen. General Committee: F. C. Batcbelor. Jos. E. Bartlett, John Best, Godfrey ;.-.*■: Best, G. W. Best. Charles ■""" Challies, Chaa. H. Ching, Thos. B. Chisnall. V. A. Clayden, James Ching, R, H. Colftnian, John Gaukrodger, Albert Gibbs, Geo. N. Hunt, Peter ITiggins, John Hagen, James Hunt, Thos. Heath, W. W. Livesey, Henry Lankow, F. W. Simth, J. S. Wratt, N. Win, Joseph Wadswortb. Finance Comrnittoc :J. M. Croucher, Jos. E. Bnrfclett, W. R. May, G. E. Cbisnall,Geo. TaJbot, W. Coleman, and the President. The Fourteenth Annual Show in connection with tho Nelson A. and P. Association commenced Nov. 27, and once more the Association was fortunate in having favorable weather conditions, the indications of rain of the early forenoon passing away in a slight shower. The Show in point of interest well maintains the standard of previous years and adds to the proof of former Shows that the Association has done a grand work in the district in improving the class of stock and farming methods generally. With time has come about the position that in^ cases where a man specialises he is sometimes left very much to himself or has to meet comparatively weak competition. An instance in point is that of Messrs Hunt Bros, in certain classes of .sheep, but, this very case is the very strongest argument in favor of improvement of breed, for Messrs Hunt can now compete successfully in their class with any breeders in New Zoaland ;md bavo recently exported a huge line of rams to Australia. Tho sheep judges say of the present show of Romnoys that they have not soon a better showing of the breed in New Zealand. It has been abundantly proved that if proper attention is given to those broeds which are found desirablo to keep this district should hold its own against all comers, nod the patent thing to do is to copy good example and improve in those matters wherin our deficiency is frankly recognised. £ There was a very fair attendance yesterday for a first day, and the arrangements were very complete, some improvements on former Jyears having been affected, the President, the Committee, and especially the Secretary (Mr John Glen) being entitled to credit for maintaining advancement. An important alteration and a great improvement is tho judging of domestic produce on the first day, so that to-day visitors will not require to be kept Out of the shed for half the day while judging is in progress. The grandstand and tne various buildings have been painted and renovated, and the grounds are looking their very best just now. and, given fine weather, there 9hould be a very large attendance to-day, when the driving, riding and other attractive compet tions will be held. We may add that the train arrangements yesterday were perfect in the matter of convenience, and smooth working and the public may rely' on no effort being spared on the part of the railway management to ensure the com- j fort of travellers by rail. The Hon. Geo. Fowlds telegraphed yesterday that he could not be prf-sant to-day and wo are informed by the President; and Secretary that the Committee has decided to dis- 1 pense with any formal opening proceedings. THE EXHIBITS. Looking round the various sec- j tions the HORSES usually come for first notice. In light horses the thoroughbred i and trotting entires were the only classes judged in the light horse classes and tbo judge was not at all impressed with the horses shown. In the draughts three useful entires were shown and the gelding class was a good one, but, once more a judge emphasised the remarks of his predecessors than the brood mares require improvement before the general average of excellence elsewhere can be attained. "*~ SHEEP. Regarding the sheep, the judges are, on the whole, vory commendatory. As we have stated in our introduction, the Romneys are by the regarded as a feature of the Show. They are described as typical of the breed, excellently woolled and fit to show in any company in the Colony. Shropshires for the size of the Show are a very fair lot of sheep, the first prize ram being specially commended. Southdowns are described as sheep of good^type but not in Show condition. Corriedale are a small class with one ogod sheep in it — the first prize ram. The Merinos, bar the first; prize ram, did not receive much favorable comment, but the ram is referred to as a" clinker. " English Leicesters are a nice even typical class, splendid mutton sneep and well woolled, making a creditable display and well pleasing the judges. Lincolns are regarded as a poor class. In the fat sheep the judges made a special note of the fact that the sheep wore badly classed, making some uf the pens uneven. Some nice quality sheep are shown in these classes, but back wardness is evident. The fat lambs formed yesterday quite a centre ol attraction and it is generally conceded that they are the finest lot seen on the ground, while competent judges state that nothing better was seen at Cbristchurch. As stated elsewhere, the Cnristchurch Meat Company do nob intend to compete next year md have doubled the prize for this competition, tho Company's competing this year was for educative purposes. The Company's representative bought the second prize pen at 14s per head, the third prize pen at 13s and others at 12s on the ground. Mr William Best shows a ewe seventeen years of age with lamb at foot. CATTLE. Ayrshires are once more the lending breed in the cattle section and as a class, come in for very high commendation. Mr Gibbs' two bulls are very highly spoken of, the yearling especially, This hull's dam was champion cow at Dunedin, Oamaru, and Palmerston South last year. Mr Coleman 'a bull also is considered a very fine quality animal, whilo his cow is judged fit to win in any Show : be has also a very fine two-year-old heifer, and Mr Gibbs' yearling heifer is a very high-class beast. 2'ln the Channel Island breed, Mr W. D. Harkness is the most successful exhibitor in good com- j petition, and a very evou lot of good quality beasts are shown. In the Shorthorn classes also there is fair competition, except in the heifer class. The cow which won last year takes second place this time, the judge being partly influenced by the color. The same cow is given a second prize only in fcbe locally bred fat beast, not because she is not fit to receive a first, but the judge followed the rule of the Association where he comes from not to award a first unless there am three exhibits. This accounts fui other animals only receiving second prizes. The only other exhibits in the section which call for comment are the fat cattle. Messrs Fairey Bros. show some splendid beasts, one of which, from tfte Taranaki district, put on the weighbridge drew 18cwt.* PIGS. This section calls forlittle comment. Berkahires have matters pretty much to themselves and there are not a great many of this breed shown, but what are there are good quality animals well up to the standard,

DOGS. Of the dogs, as a whole, Mr Harras hag not much to say in favor. The rough haired collies are uol whai they should bo, but among the smooth haired class are some nice dogs, but it; is recommended thai dogs and bitches should be separate classes'. Mr C. J. Bird's bearded collie "Flo" is placed as easily the best clog in tho Show. POULTRY. In this section thero is nothing very special to report, wi-th the exception of white leghorns, which are exceptionally good -.in color and type. 151 ack Orpingtons, Langsbans.. O.E. Ganio, and Hamburgh?) are also ropresented by some good birds. Tho judges of this section notified tho Secretary of the Association of n case of alleged "faking" of thr feathers of one of the'exhibits. DOMESTIC PRODUCE. This section proves as attractive as ever and the exhibits as numerous. Mr Townsond reports a considerable improvement in the quality of some classes since ho judged here three years ago, notably in the dairy butter and the fanners' bacon. In these two classes the exhibits are, in his opinion, equal to what can be found anywhere in the Colony, and indeed a glance only is necessary tc show that in appearance and get up nothing is left to be desired, The cakes, scones, jams, preserved fruits, &c, with certain exceptions that we have not the space to particularise, are excellent and make a good display. Through want of space Mr May does not make as large display as usual, but the excellence of his make of bacon and hams is well demonstrated in his exhibit. The pioduce shed has been enlarged and improved, and visitors to-day will appreciate this. FARM PRODUCE. In this section some splendid peas are shown, and the judges recommend strongly the "mummy" pens, which are grown by Mr John Bost» Potatoes are very fine; barley good, and the competition close; oats, and wheat, fair; while the hops are the best seen for years. A feature of this section is the display of farm produce made by Mr John Best. It is too long a list to give here, but the show of products of a single farm is one that should uot bo missed by visitors, and is highly creditable to the exhibitor and the members of his family. PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMPETITION. Again tbo Brighfcwator School is to be commended for tho tine exhibit it makes of agricultural, horticultural, and genoral farm produce (live stock excepted), tho product of the district in which the school is situated. A splendid display is made and it is a picy that tho three good prizes offered have only attracted the one exhibit. PRIZE LIST. Class I.— DRAUGHT HORSES. Judge: Mr James Mitchell, Oamaru : Stewards, Messrs Jamps Hunt (senior), John llagen, G. W. Best, Joseph Wadsworth. Entire, any age: J. Maulo's Balmoral 1. James Hunt's McGregor 2, H. T. Cook's Glen Albion 3. Yearling colt, or gelding: F. Ford 1. E. Jessop 2. Do. or iilly, by Scotland Yet: Balmornl. Bloomfield, and Lord Ranfurly : James Eden 1 (by Bloomfield), L. McGowan 2, 11. Harman (by Bloomfield). Glelding any age: John Orsman 1, A. E. Higgine2, C. JJ. Ching 3 Do., three year old: Robert Stewart 1, P.Martin 2 Mare three years old: E. Jossopl, T. Bird 2. Alfred Sbeat 3 Gelding, two years old: F, Challies 1, W. Coloman 2, V. A. Clayden Filly two years old: Henry Ching 1, C. Stade 2, O. 11. Ching 3 Do Yearling: James Eden 1, C. McGowan 2, H. Harman 3 Pair draught horses, mares, or golding, to bo the bona fide property of the exhibitor: Alfred Sheat 1, C. H. Ching 2, E. Jessop 3 Mare any age: E. Jessop 1, and 3, A. Sheat 2 Do with foal at foot: P. Martin 1, C. McGowan 2, Herbert Newport 3 Do foal : C. McGowan 1, P. Martin 2 Class 2-LIGHT HORSES. Judge: Mr John A. Mitchell (Invercargill). Stewards: Messrs GodThoroughbred entire, any age : C, J. Bird's Mokopuna 1, F. N. Jones' Avvarua Rose 2 Trotting mare, any age, driven in harness : Harvey Bros. ' Young Rothschild 1, Moss Delaney 2, George Silcock 3 Class 3— CATTLE. Judse: Mr A. Park (Palmerston South). Stewards: Messrs V. A. Clayden (senior), T. Heath, and Charles Challies. Shorthorns, Bull, "calved prior to 30th June, 1904, Harman Bros. 1, J. E. Salisbury 2 Cow, do A. Gibbs 1, Fairey Bros. 2, J. E. Salisbury 3 Heifer, calved since 30th June, 1901, and prior to June 30fch, 1905: J. E. Salisbury 2 and 3 Bull. calved since 30th June, 1905: J. A. llaycock 1, Fairey Bros. 2, W. D. Irvine 3 Heifer, do: J. E. Salisbury 2 and 3 A VRSHTR* 9. Bull, calved prior to 30th June, 1904: A. Gibbs 1, Mental Hospital 2, W. Coleman 3 Do, calved since 30th June, 190J and prior to 30th Juue, 1905: W. Coleman 1, E. L. Newport 2 A Do, calved since 30th June 1905: lbert Gibbs 1, W. Colemau 2 Cow, calved prior to 30th June, 1904: W. Coleman 1 and 3, A. Gibbs 2 and highly commended Heifer, calved since 30th June. 1901 and prior to 30fch June, 1905: W. Coleman 1, A. Gibbs 2, Home for Defectives 3 Heifer, calved since 30th June, 1905: A. Gibbs 1, 2 and 3 Alderney or Jersey Bull, calved since 30th June, 1905: R. Black 1, W. D. Harkness 2, J. Hunt 3 Cow calved prior to 30th June, 1904 :W . D. Harkness 1, R. Black 2, James Hunt 3 and he Heifer, calved since 30th June, 1904, and prior to 30th June, 1905: H. Macamhon 1. W. D. Harkness 2 and 3 Do, calved since 30th June, 1905: James Hunt 1, W. D. II ark ness 2 and 3 Hereford Bull, calved prior to 30fch June, 1904: : W. D. Irvine 2 Do, calved si noo 30th Juno, 1905: W. D. Irvine 1 Cow, calved prior to 30th June, 1901 : George Brock 2 Poised Angus. Bull, calved since 30th Juno, 1904, and prior to 30th June, 1905: W. D. Irvine 2 Do, calved since 30th June, 1905: G. W. Silcock 3 Cow. calved prior to 30feh June, 1904: W. D. Irvine 2 Heifer, calvod sineo 30th June, 1904, and prior to 30th June, 1905: W. D. Irvine 1 and 2, George Silcock 3 Fat beast, locally bred: Fairey Bros. 2 Messrs Fairey Bros, exhibited a pen of two fat steers Fat Beast: Fairey Bros. 1 and 2 Amateur judging of "cattle: John Coleman, 6 points, 1; Sydney Coleman. 4 points,® Most points Ayrshire cattle classes (Wilkie Cup): A. Gibbs, 1G points, 1 ; W. Coleman, 13 points, 2 Class 4. —PIGS. *j~? Judgo: Mr W. Belcher, Waitaki, Stewards; Messrs John Bast, senior, and Henry Lankow. Berkshire. Boar, ovor 12 months: Mental Hospital 1, W. R. May 2 Boar, under 12 gmonths and over 6 months : W. R. May 1, V, A, Clay* den 2 " _ _

ijaar, under (i months: V. A. Olavdeii 1 and 2 Sow, over 12 months: Mental Hospital 1. W. R- May 2 Sow. on dor 12 months and ovor f months: C. Webby 1, V. A. Claydon 2, W. R. May vhc SosYr under 6 months : V. A. Claydon 1 and 2 Yorkshire. Boar, over 12 months: Mental Hospital 1,11. Richardson 2 Boar, under 12 months and ovor ( months: W. R. May 1 Boar, under 6 months: W. R. May ] Sow, over 12 months: 11. Richardson, 1 W. R. May 2 Sow, n n dor 12 months and ovor f months: Mental Hospital I, W. R. Mny 2 Sow, under 0 months: J. E. Barham 1 TAM WORTH. Boar, under 12 months and ovor C months: W. R. May 1 Sow, under 12 months and over 6 months, W. R May 1 Three porkers, any breed, under 0 six months: J. E. Bartlott l,"Goo. Best 2, Wm Heslop vhc Litter of pigs, with sow : Mental Hospital 1, w: R. May 2 Pen of throe bacon pigs: J. E. Barfclefct 1 Most points :W. R. May, 2s points, 1, Mental Hospital, 15 points, 2, V, A. Olayden, 11 points 3 Class S— SHEEP. Judge: (longwool and fats) Mr Thos. A. Little, Oamaru ; (short wool) Mr T. E. Upton, Ashburfcon ; Stewards: Messrs P. Higgins Senr., R. Disher, MNfoble Win, W. Oowin, W. S. Kerr, and O. Wilkinson. Mert^o. Ram, any age: Kerr Bros, land vhc, W. D. Irvine 2 Do, under 18 months: W. D. Irvine 1 Two ewes, wet, any ago W. D. Irvine .1 and 2 Do, undor IS months: .W. -D. Irvine 1 and 2 BnOITSH LRTCKSTKn. Ram, any ago: Tho.s. Hunt 1, 2, 3 and c Kara, under 18 months: G. and A. Hunt 1, 2 and 3 Two ewes, wet, any ago : Thos. Hunt land 2, G. and A. Uunt-3 Do, under 18 moDths: G. and A. Hunt 1, 2 and 3 and c LTNCOTiNS. Ram, any ago: (no award) Do, under IS months: (no award) Romnry Marsh. Ram, any age: Thog. Hunt 1 and he, G. and A. Hunt 2 and 3 Do, undor IS months: G. and A, Hunt 1 and 3, T. Hunt 2 and he Two ewes, wet, any age: G. and A. Hunt 1 Do, under 18 months: G. and A, Hunt I, 2 and 3 and he Shropshire Down. Ram, any age: G. and A. Hunt 1 Do, under IS months: G ; and A. Hunt 1, 2 and vhc Two ewes, wet, any age: G. and A. Hunt 1 Do, under 18 -months: G, and A. Hunt 1 2 and he Southdown, Ram, any age : P. Best 1 Ram. undor IS months P. Bost 1 and 2 Two owes, wot, any age ; P. Best 1 and 2 |Do, under 18 months: P. Beat 1 and 2 . - : COURIEDAUJ. Ram, any age: Thos. nunt 1, C. McGowan 2 Two ewes: C. McGowan 1 Crossbred. Two crossbred owes, wet, any age: 11. W. Irvine 1, G. and A. Ilunfe 2 Two-tootb crossbred ewe: G. and A. Hunt 1, W. D. Irvine 2 Two crossbred ewes, suitable for farming purposes and producing freezing limbs: G. and A. Hunt 1 and 2, Fairey Bros, he, W. D, Irvine Fat Sheep. Five long wool wethers, or maiden ewes, under 30 months, bred by exhibitor, suitable for frozen meat trade: Fairey Bros. 1 and 2 Five Down wethers or maiden ewes, Southdown, Shropshire, or Hampshire Down, under 30 months, old, bred by exhibitor, suitable for frozen meat trade: P. Best 1 and 2 Five crossbred wethers or maiden ewes, under 30 months, suitable frozen meat trade: J. S. "Wratt 1, Fairej 7 Bros. 2 and vhc Five fat lambs, any breed, bred by exhibitors, and suitable for butchers: Edgar Challies 1, Mrs J. O'Connor 2 Pen five fat wethers, suitable for freezing: P. Bust 1, -J. S. Wratt 2 Pen fat lamba, crossbred, suitable for freezinc, (Jhristcburch Moat Co. 1, H. W. Challies 2, Edgar Challies vhc, Mrs John O'Connor he Amateur judging of sheep, opon to young farmers and farmers' sons under 25 year 3 of age: K. G. Hunt 11 points 1, R. G. Mcßao 6 points 2, Alton Hunt 1 point 3 Class 7. — DOMESTIC PRODUCE. Judges: Mrs Fairey and Mr F. Tovvnsend ; Stewards : Messrs W. B. Robinson, Snr., Bort Crouchor and T. Jones. 31bs fresh butter: Mrs A.- .R. nounFell 1, Miss L. Honman 2, Mrs J. Biggar 3 31bs separator fresh butter: Mrs H. In nes- Jones 1, Mrs F. Cross well 2 and 3 91b box potted butter: Geo. Best L Mrs H. Innoa-Jonea 2, Mrs F. Cresswell vhc Box potted butter, s6l bs, for export: Geo Bftst'l, Mrs 11. Innes-.Jones 2 501 b box factory butter: W. R. May 1 and 2, Brightwater Co-Opera-tivo Dairy Co. vhc Display of fancy butter: Misses L. and C. Best .1, 3 and he, Mrs M. Levy 2 New chor-se, not less than lf>lbs each: F. Dimmick 1, W. Scrimgoor 2 and 3 j Old cheese F. Dimmiek 1, W. Scrim»Ror 2 and 3 j Loaf home-made bread : Mrs John Ha^en 1 Mrs I. Tunnicliffe 2, Mrs J. Mead 3 i 12 Homemade scones: Mrs J. j Wadsworth 1, Mrs 11. Johnston 2, Miss Elsie Jellyman 3 Homemade fruit cake: Miss Elsie Jelllyman J, Mrs C. Sparrow 2, Mrs R. 13 lack 3. Mrs A. G. Brook vhc Tlome-madß. seed cako: Miss M. Haycock 1, Mrs M, Levy 2, Miss L. Honman vhc Home-made ginger bread : Mrs H. Johnston 1, Mrs Milson 2, Miss M. Haycock 3 Homo-made shortbraad : Mrs 11. I Johnston 1, Mrs M. Livy 2 Home-made oat cako: Mrs C. Sparrow 1, Mrs M. Levy 2 Home-made pastry : Miss M. HaycocK I- Mrs J. Wadsworth 2, Mrs T. Holland vhc Home-made sponge cake: Mrs H. Johnston 1, Mrs A. E. Hounsell 2, Miss M. Hacyock he, Mrs L. J. Best c Home-made sponge roll: Mrs H. Johnston 1, Mrs T. Holland 2, Mra R. J. Best he Sponge sandwiches: Mrs H. Johnston 1, Misses L. and C. Beat 2, Mrs J. Wadaworth he, Mrs M. Levy c Home-made plain cake: Miss M. Haycock |1, Mrs A. G. Brook 2, Misses Jj. and C. Best c, Home-made biscuits: Mrs A. G. Brook 1 and 2. Mias A3. Haycock he, Mrs I. Tunnicliff c, Three jars marmalade: Miss L. Mead 1 and 2 Collection home-made jam, G varieties: Mrs M. Levy 1, Mrs Tj. H. Johnston 2 Comb honey : John Jellyman 1 Collection bottled fruit,6 varieties: Mrs M. Levy 1. Mrs J. fcl. Johnston 2 . Bottle Tomato sauce: Mrs M. Levy 1, Misses L. and C. Best 2 Collection pickles, 6 varieties: Mrs M. Levy 1, Mrs J. H. Johnston 2 Three sausage rolls: Mrs M. Levy 1. Mrs J. Wadsworth 2, Miss M. Haycock he Three English meat pies: Mrs H. Johnston 1, Miss M. Haycock 2 Three Scotch pins: Miss M. Haycock 1, Mrs M. Levy 2 Side farmers' bacon :J. Jellyman 1 and 2, Geo. Best vhc Side rarnigrs' cured baeon(smoked) : J. Jellyman 1 and 2 Side' faotory cured bacon (smoked) : W. R.May 1

Side farmers' cured bacon (rolled): J. Jellyman 1 and 2 Side factory cured bacon (rolled) : W. R. May 1 r ") Farmers cured ham (smoked) :J. - Jellyman 1 and 2 . Farmers' cured ham: Geo. Bosfc 1, - J. Jellyman 2 Factory cured ham (smoked) ;W. R. May 1 Two bladders lard: Misses L. and 1 C. Best Heaviest fresh (hens') eggs: I. 5 Tunnicliff 1 and 2 Bottle colonial wine: Mrs M. Levy 1 1, Mrs J. 11. Johnston 2 Ale (in kegs) : Harley and Sous 1, , Dodson and Son 2 5 Alo (in bottle) : Harloy Jand Sons I, Dodson and Son 2 Porter (iv bottlo): Dodson and ' Son 1, Harley and Son 2 Most points in classes IG7, 168,109, 171, 187, 188, 189, 192 and 193: Mrs 5 M. Levy, 11 points, 1; Mrs 11. InnesJonear, 8 points, 2 Most points in classes 174 to 180. inclusivo: Mrs H. Johnston, 17 . points, 1; Miss M. Haycock, 12 points,, 2 Most points in class?: Mrs M. Levy, 29 points. 1: J. Jellyman, 25 points, 2; Mrs H. Johnston, 24 points, 3 Class 8. -FARM PRODUCE. Judges: Messrs John Rutherford and feter Martin. Stewards: Messrs "C. 11. Ching and T. B. Chisnall. Malting barley: Austin Lines 1, John Best 2 ; Maltixig barley (special prizo) 1 Geo. W. Best 1. Long Tartar oats: G. E. Chisnall 1 John Best 2. Algerian oats: John Best 1. Short oats: -loh n Best 1, 11. Lankow 2. Dun oats: H. Lankow 1. Wheat (spring) : John Best 1 and 2 Wheat (winter): Henry Lankow 1, Henry Ching 2 Round Peas: John Best 1 and 2, Mrs Nilsson vhe Wrinkled Peas: John Best 1 and 2 Hlbs Early Potatoes. Jas. Ohing I,!F. N. Jones 2, John Best vhe Votchs or Tares: F. W. Smith 1 Cowgrass: Mrs John O'Connor 1, Sack Oaten Chaff: Henry Ching 1, Jas. Ching 2 One Truss Hay: V. A. Clayden John Best 2' V.A. Olaydon vhe Hops, Ribs: E. M. Holland 1,8. F. Cropp2, Edward Arnold vhc Display of Farm Produce: John Rest 1 Most, points in Class 8: John Hast, 27 points, 1 Class 9. — OTMSN. Malt, one bushel: Dodson and Son 1, Harley and Sons 2 _ - Class 10.— DOGS. "~ l Judge : Mr J, Horrocks, Wellington. Steward: Mr Robert Best. Smooth haired [collie: D. S. B'arnett 1 and 2, A \t. Cballies 3, C. W. Bird he. Rough haired collie: Alan Sham 1 Miss L. Honman 2, H. Richardson 3. Beardod collie: C. J. Bird, 1 F. W. Smith 2, O. C. Wilkinson 3. Henry Lankow he. Class 11.— POULTRY. Judges: Messrs E. B. Martin, and Jas. Martin. Stewards: Messrs A. G. Wray and E. W Win. Game, Old English Black Red : W. Coleman 1, Mrs John O'Connor 2. Dortsing,silver grey: Goo. W; Best 1 and 2. Langshans, block: A. E. Ilounell 1, IT. Lankow 2. Orpingtons, buff: J. A. Stringer 1 and 2. Orpingtons, black: A. E. Hounsell 1, A. Frost 2, Geo. W. Best 3. Houdans: Wearing Bros, 1 and 3, Geo. W. Best 2. Wyandottes.-- .golden: Wearing Bros. 1, Geo. W. Best 2. Wyandottes, silver: Arthur Frost 1 and 2. Wyandottes, whito: Geo. W. Best 1 E. L. Newport 2 and 3. Minorcas, black:. A. E. Hounsell 1. Leghorns, brown : W. C. Hammond 1, A. J. 11. Croucber 2. Leghorns. white: Wearing Bros. 1, E. L. Newport 2, Arthur Frost 3. Andalusians: Geo. W. Best 1. Hamburghs.golden pencilled: Geo. W. Best 1 and 3, Wearing Bros. 2. Ducks, Indian Runner: Geo.. W. Best 1 and 2. Any other variety : Partridge Wyandottes, W. C. Hammond 2; Spangled Game, Wearing Bros. 1 and 3: Duckwing Game, W. Colpman 1, 2, and 3 ; Black Hamburghs, Wearing Bros. 1 and 2; Golden Spangled Hamburgbs, Wearing Bros. 1, 2. and 3; Buff Leghorns, Dr. Hamilton 1 and 2; Bantams, Woaring Bros. 1, 2, and 3; Rhode Island Reds, S. Leach 1, 2. and 3 ; Guinea Fowls, James Delaney 1, 2, and 3.