TIMARU A. AND P. ASSOCIATION’S SHOW.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1411, 29 October 1885, Page 2

TIMARU A. AND P. ASSOCIATION’S SHOW.

President t D. MoLtren, liq. Vioe-Praii-dent t Wo, Moody, Biq. Treasurer: Robert Stewart, B*q. Committee of Management: Mem* W. Balfour, A M. Clark, A. S. Cox, E. Davie, B. B 1 worthy, H. Ford, J. Goldie, A. Grant, K. F, Gray, W. Hay, B. Kelland, A. Maopherson, R. Mackay, 0. N. Orbell, J. Page, A. 0. Pringle, G. H. Rhode*, B. T. Rhode*, J. S. Rutherford, W. Ptevemon, T. Teeohemaker, J. Talbot, G. Talbot, A. Wylie. Swretary, F. W. Stubbe. The annual show under gtbe auipioee of the Tiuiarn A. and P. Aeiooiation was held on Tueeday and Wednesday last, on their grounds Wapiti Road, Offing to the raees, only tty>se who were directly interested visited the ground on the first day, but on the second day the attendance was vary large, though perhaps scarcely rqml to fomer years. The weather on the first day was fine, with the exception that a strong, cold, chilly wind rose in the afternoon, and made it uncomfortable for those who had not takes their overcoats. On the second day ths weather was brilliantly fine, thesky was almost cloudless, and the heat of the sun was tempered by » refreshing easterly breeze. The number of entries this year was not nearly so large as on former occasions, but on the whole tlu quality was good. The management through* out wal excellent, a fact which may be said to have been due to the exertions of the Secretary, Mr F. W. Stabbs, to whose civility and urbanity wa are indebted for many favors. A more obliging official we have never met, and there can be nc doubt a gr*at deal of tha success o ♦ the show is due to his good management and civility. SHEEP. The (how of sheep taksn all round wse magnificent, not a few of the exhibits being fit to show in any part of the world. There were S 3 classes of merinos, and in these there were 84 exhibits, the great majority of them being really splendid. In ths housed and clothed class last year Mr Lyttelton, of Bakaia, had it ail to himself, hut two rams shown by Mr Hoare, of Rjdneliff, this year threw his exhibits in the *h»de, although he too showed a magnificent ram under ISmonths old. In the grass fed class Mr 0 G. Tripp, whose exhibits were conspicuous by their absence last year, showed some really useful and well grown rams—the one under 18 months was a splendid representative of his class. Mr Lyttelton also shoved some splendid specimens, and so did Messrs Rhodes, El worthy, Grant, and the N. Z and A. Land Company. In judging these the judges found mueh difficulty, and it was only after serious oonsideration that they gave their awards as they appear in another column. In the merino strong combing class the com* petition laid between Messrs Tripp, A. Grant, and the N. Z and A. Land Company. In this class a splendid ram belonging to Ur Tripp was disqualified, the Judges considering him too fine for the clan, but Mr Tripp’s two other exhibits took first prizes, and the judges detired special attention to be drawn to the excellence of a pen of 5 ram* under 18 months belonging to the same owner. Mr A. Grant, of Temnka, brought away out of this class (our first prize, two second prizes and one commended. The English L icester Glass was represented by over 43 aihibits, that made up perhaps the finest show of * he same class ever seen in Timaru. Some of Ur Threlkth’s rams were magnificent.? Messrs Tripp, A. Grant, Boyle, Kelland, Bussell, and the N Z. and A. Laud Company showed grand sheep. The principal prizewinner w- s, ns on former yean, Mr Thrclkeld. The Border Leicester Class w*.s vsry well represented, but the competition lay. between Mr J. B. Reid and the N Z. and A. Land Company, with the exception of a couple of pens owned by Messrs Bruce and McLaren, wbo showed excellent sheep. Mr Reid’s exhibits were splendidly got up, and had all the evidence of having been well eared for. Iu the Lincoln Glass the N.Z. and A. Land Company were the only exhibitors, with the exoep tion of two pens shown by Mr A. M. Clark. This was not the best represented department, the exhibits being nothing above the ordinary, la the R vmney Marsh Class competition was limited to Mr J, B Reid and the N.Z. and A. Land Company, the fomer taking all the honors with the exception of two second prises, Mr W. Moody wes the only exhibitor in the Hampshire Down das*, in which he got three flr.t prizes, and Mr A, Grant was the only exhibitor in the Shropshire Down Class, and got three first and one second prize. la the Southdown Class Mr G. G. Bussell had it all his own way, and got three first and two second prizes. In tbe crossbred class Mr B, T. Rhodes was the principal exhibitor, and got a prize for all. Mrs Luxmora got first and second prises for the best five ewes, the progeny of long-woollfld ewes and any Down rams, although the judges did not think than pure, owing to their home. Mr W, Grant took first priza for a magnificent pen of fat wethers, and tbe prize for tbe best pen of fat lambs was awarded to Mr A. G*ant, tbe second place being given to Mr W. Grant, while Mr R. K-'Hand’s exhibit was highly commended, Mr A. .Grant’s lambs were admired by all as being the best lambi ever seen in Timaru, OATTLH. This department showed a marked falling off in the number of exhibits, and tbe quality too could not be said to have been anything deserving of special notice. In 1883 the number of exhibits war. 25, in 1884 68, and this year there wer« only 24 In the ah.-ifi horn class last year Messrs Perry and Eeid divided tha honors j Ibis yea? Mr J. B. Reid bad it alibis own way, be being tbe only exhibitor. It i« to be regretted that in a department so important only oao exhibitor should be found, The cattle shown by Mr Reid were certainly good. la the Hereford Claes this district alone was reprr<santed, Messrs A. M. Clerk and R, A. Barker being the only exhibitors. Mr Barker came into competition in the best bull cf any Me class, leaving the rest to Mr O.ark. Mr James Guild exhibited in the Polled Angus Class, end had to compete with the N Z and A. Land Company. This was the best competed for and the best represented class iu that depart lent., Mr Guild showed splendid specimen: d that rather rare hind of cattle, but the Co mpany's cattle were awarded tbe prises, The . cattle competition lay between Messrs Guild and W, Grant, HOBIRS. This wa* perhaps the best represented department of the Show, and tbe stock exhibited was very good. As usual tnis district showed the best class of horses, amongst which we may mention Mr R. Matthews’ breed which are always to the "ore. “ Early Morning ” won the palm, coming out with a first prize ami championship, while Mr Divie’e Luck’s All only got highly commended bat won the prize for the best shod , entire horse on the ground. In the three-yeai-old class Mr Maadell’e “Superior.” whose pedigree we published not long "go, Wv.n the first priza. This is a beautiful horse, a perfect model, id will undoubtedly be the champion of next year. A gentleman from Christchurch wbo is supposed to be a judge of draught stock, gave it as bis opinion tr.at m-xtyear he would be the beet horsa in Canteibury. Two h rses from Otago and one from Timaru were to bav* been entered in the lama oldie, but when their owners tamed that “Sapirio;” would be shown /

fhey very wiiely stayed away. In the two-year-old entire olaas the first prize fell to Mr Matthews’ exhibit and the second to Henry Mitchell, and Mr F. Brown Jun., 11 General Gordon ” was highly commended. Mr Matthews Queen of the Bankers carried off the first prize from an excellent mars (skowa by Mr A. Martin) which was placed second md Lady Don wbo was highly commended. Tbe latter was shown by Mr J. Austin, of Winohrster. The best dry mare on tbe ground prize was awarded to Mr R. Matthew’s Ellen McGregor and the same owner won first prize in the filly olaas with Jenny Geddes. Mr James Austin showed a beautiful yearling filly out of Lady Don and was awardtd first prise. The thoroughbred class was poorly represented and old Oassivelaunus, which has been recently bought by Mr Rutherford, was awarded first honors, with Qaamby ssoond. The coaching bones, the most important next to the draught, but the most neglected, was represented by three of which Mr Mazes’ Bobby Barns was selected, while Mr Tilson’s Young Bluelight was placed second. Mr W. U. Slack’s Zulu won first prise in the roadster olats; and in the heavy-weight roadster the prize was awarded to Mr A. Perry, while Mr T, Hall’s Destiny a lady’s hack, was similarly placed in her own class. In the single harness class Mr A. M. Clark’s Eclipse won the prize from Mr Rhodes’ Hector. Mr Moody had no competition in the pair of buggy horses class and was awarded the first, prize. Mr Toomey’s Dukt of Edinburgh looked as smooth and silky as ever and won tha first prize. In the Hunter class some very good horses were entersd, aid a few of them jumped splendidly. Mr Rutherford’s The Mount won the heavyweight prize, and also Mr Bhodea’ prize, 410 eip Mr Angus Macdonald’s Brilliant won tbe light-weight prize and Mr J. F. Bsid won Mr Rutherford’a prise, £6 6s. IHTIiIXUITI. Last year we drew attention to the dissatisfaction which was felt with the way the awards were given year after year in this olaas. This year the Association decided on not giving any prizes for implements at all, consequently they were all entered as extra exhibits. Messrs Booth, Macdonald and Co., of the Carlyle Implement Works, Christchurch, had a splendid ehow of implements. Tbe implements of this firm are becoming very popular, and may now be found throughout tbe whole of New Zealand. Amongst their exhibits yssterday we netioed a disc harrow and broadcast sower, which sows and covers tbe grain at once, and thus saves much labor. It is also very convenient for road carriage, and is so handily constructed that it can be packed by one man and conveyed any distance by one horse. The telescope broadcast sower is a great improvement on the old kind of sowers. The leading feature of it is that the seed boxes telescope into a small size to pais through any ordinary gateway, and extend ont again to a great length when it is required to work.Two wheeled corn crushers, attracted some attention. They are very strong, go through more work than the ordiiary ones, and the price is reasonable. A double farrow plough with compound lever and swing skdths, is a splendid implement. It has been specially made so as to enable it to go straight through hollows, and it appears to be well adapted for it. Thera wai a large assortment of other implements, including patent tine harrows, which were very much admired. Reid and Grey,also had a large show of implemeits. Mr W. W. Campbell, wheelwright, of Geraldine, exhibited a carriers light spring dray, of neat design and good workmanship, the nnpaibted wheels .showing.the soundness of the material of which they were made. The show of reapers and binders was not so large as on previous years. The owner of tbe Howard twine binder, and the owner of the acme barb wire claimed to be judged, and were awarded certificates of merit, EXTRA EXHIBITS Mr J. Barratt, coach builder, had several well finished carriages on the ground, and Mr A. M. Reid showed patent wire standards. A more useful exhibit he had was a wire strainer which will strain and mend a wire between two posts as well sc at the post. It is very light and very handy, and can be carried abont in one’s hand, There was a splendid display of the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory’s goods, and they were all purchased by Mr J. D, Slater of Sydenham House, Timaru, The following is the prise list SHEEP. The Association offered a prize of £5 5s or Cup to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Classes of Merino, Leicester and Lincoln Sheep, and £3 3s iu Classes of Romney Marsh and Down breeds. The sums of 20s and 10s were given as first /md second prizes respectively in every class. The Judges commended the the third best exhibit when thought worthy. All Sheep in the following classes, unless otherwise specified, were bred by the exhibitor. Merino (a). -Housed and Clothed, JCDOBS—Mews A, P. Johnston, Kaihihu ; W. H. Tegohemaker, Taipo Hill, Class I—For the best two Rams above 18 months; 1 entry.? Ist, priza, Henry Hoare Class 2—For the best two Rams under 18 months; 1 entry. Ist prize, W. Lyttelton Class 4 For the best Ram. under 18 monthsl entry, Ist prize, W. Lyttelton. Merino (B).— Grass-fed. JUD9RS—Messrs A. D. Johnston, Kaihihu , W. H. Tosohemaker, Taipo Hill. Class 12—For the best two Ram* above 18 months ; I entry. No award Class 13—For the best two Rama under ISmonths ; Sentries. Ist and 2nd prizes, K. H. Rhodes ; 3rd, E, El worthy Class 14—For the best Ram above 18 months; 6 entries.. Ist prize, R. H, Rhodes; 2nd and 3rd, W, Lyttelton Class 15 -For the best Rani under 18 months ; 11 entries. Ist,. 2nd, and 3rd prizes, R. H. Rhodes:, commended, N.Z. and A. Land Compinyi h> ;■ Class 16—For the best’two Ewes above 18 months; 4 entries. Ist, 2nd and 3rd prizes, R. H. Rhodes Class 17—For the beat two .Ewes under 18 months ; 5 entries. 'lst prize, \*v">. Lyttelton ; 2nd and 3rd, R. H, Rhodes Class 18—For the-best Ewe above 18 months ; 6 entries. Ist, 2nd and 3rd prizes, K. H, Rhodes Class 19 —For the beat. Ewe under 18 months ;10 en'ries. lst :; prize, R. H. Rhodes; 2nd, W. Lyttelton; 3rd, R. H. Rhodes Class 20 For the best pen of 5 Rams under [IS months ; 7 entries. Ist prize, R. H. Rhodes ; 2nd, C. G. Tripp Citos 21— For the best'pen of fivo Ewes under 18 months ; 4 entries. Ist prize, W. Lyttelton ; 2nd, R. H. Rhodes. Class 22—For the best two Ewes above 18 months with lambs at foot; 6 entries, Ist prise, A. Giant; 2nd, LZ. and A. Land Company

Merino (C).- Strong Combing (no restrictions). JUDGES— Means John Murray, Orari ; M, Stitt, Ashburton. Class 23—For the best two Rama above 1® months ;3 entry. Ist prize, N.Z. and A. Land Company. Class 24—For the beat two Rama under 18 months; 1 entry. Ist prize, C. G. Tripp, lambed Sept, and Get., 1884. Class 25—Lor the best Ram above 18 months ; 4 entries. Ist prize, N.Z. and A„ Land Company ; 2nd, A. Grant Class 26—For the best Ram under 18 months ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. Grant Class 28—For the best two Ewes under 18 months ; 1 entry. Ist prize, A. Grant, 1 Class 30—For the best Ewe under 18 months ; 2 entries. Ist prize and commended, A. Grant Claes 31 —For the best pen of 5 Rams under 18 months. Ist prize, C. G. Tripp, lambed fejept. and Oct. 1884. Class 33—For the best two Ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot; 1 entry. Ist prize, A. Grant. English Leicester. JUDGES —Messrs J. Johns, Styx, Christchurch ; M. Dale, Dunedin, Class 34—For the best two Bams above 18 months ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prize, P. 0. Threlkeld, Class 35—For the best two Rama under 18 months; 5 entries, let prize, N.Z. and A. Land Company ; 2nd, and commended, P. C. Threlkeld. Class 36—For the boat Ram above 18 months ; 6 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, and commended, P. C. Threlkeld. Class 37 —For the best Ram under 18 months, 8 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and commended, P. C. Threlkeld Class 38—For the best |two Ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot; 6 entries, let prize, N.Z. and A. Land Company ; 2nd and commended, P. C. Threlkeld Class 39—For the best two Ewes under 18 months ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, P. C. Threlkeld Class 40—For the best Ewe above 18 months ; 9 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and commended, N.Z. and A. Land Comply Class 41—For the best Ewe under 18 months ; 5 entries, Ist prize, A. Grant; 2nd, G. G. Russell; highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld ; commended, A. Grant Boeder Leicester. Judges—Messrs | W. Boag, Christchurch ; D. Ounn, Hook. Class 42—For the best two Rams above 18 months : 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Company Claes 43—For the beat two Rama under 18 months; 4 entries. Ist prize, J. B. Reid; 2nd prize and highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company; commended, J, B. Reid Class 44 —For the best Rams above 18 months ; 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Company Class 45—For the best Ram under 18 months; 7 entries. Ist prize, Bruce and McLaren ; 2nd, J. B. Reid ; highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company; commended, Bruce and McLaren Class 46—For the best two Ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Company Class 47—For the best two Ewes under 18 months; 4 entries, Ist prize, J. B. Reid ; 2nd, N.Z. and A. Land Company ; highly commended, J, B. Reid ; commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company Class 48—For the best Ews above 18 mouths; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Company Class 49—For the best Ewa under 18 months ; 5 entries. Ist prize, N.Z. and A, Land Company ; 2nd prize and highly commended, J. B. Reid; commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company Lincoln. JUDGES —Messrs W. B. Andrews, Tai Tapu j C. Withell, Selwjn. Class 50—For the two best Rams above 18 months ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z, and A. Land Company Class 51—For the best two Rams under 18 months ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Company Class 52—For the best Ram above 18 months ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prize, N.Z, and A, Land Company Class 53—For the best Ram under 18 months; 2 entries. Island 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Company Class 54—For the best two Ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot; 5 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z, and A. Land Company Classss—For the best two Ewes under 18 months; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes,. N.Z. and A. Land Company Class 56 For the best Ewe above 18 months ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Company Class 57 —For Ihe best Ewe under 18 months ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Company Romney Marsh. Judges—Messrs C. J. Dudley, Tinwald ; A. D. Mclllwraith, Hororats, Class 58—For the best two Rams above 18 months ; 2 entries, Ist and 2nd prizes, J. B. Reid Claes 59—For the best two Rams under 18 months; 4 entries. Ist prize, J. B. Reid ; 2nd, N.Z. and A. Land Company Claa 60—For the best Ham above 18 months; 2 entries, let an ' 2nd prizes, J.B. Reid Class 61—For the best Ram under 18 months ; 4 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J, B. Reid; commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company Class 63—For the best two Ewes under 18 months; 4 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. B. Reid ; commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company Class 65—For the best Ewe under 18 months; 4 entries. Ist prize, J. B. Reid; 2nd, N.Z. and A. Land Company Hampshire Down. JUDGES— Messrs 8. Garforth, Christchurch; P. Elder, Christchurch. Class 'the best Ram above 18 months ; 1 entry, let prize, W. Moody Class 67 —For the beat Ram under 18 : months ; 1 entry. Ist prize, W. Moody Class 68—For the best Ewe above 18 months, with lambs ■at foot: 1 entry. Ist prize, W. Moody Shropshire Down. , Judges. —Messrs S, Garforth, Christchurch ; P. Elder, Christchurch. Class 70—For the best Ram above 18 montha: 1 entry. Ist prize, A. Grant Class 72—For the best Ewe above 18 months, with lambs at foot: 2 entries. Ist prize, A. Grant Class 73 —For the best Ewo under 18 months : 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A* Grant

Southdown. Judges.—Messrs 8. Garforth, Christchurch; P. Elder, Christchurch. Class 74—For the best Ram above 18 months: 1 entry. Ist prize, G. G. Russell Class 75—For the best Ram under 18 months : 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, G. G. Russell Class 77—For the best Ewe under 18 months: 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prises, Q. G. Russell Crossbred, Judges.—Messrs S. Garforth, Christchurch ; P. Elder, Christchurch. Class 78—For the best five Ewes or Wethers under 18 months old, the progeny of Merino Ewes and Longwoolled Ram of any pure breed (to be specified): 2 entries. Ist prize, E. T. Rhodes Class 80—For the best five Ewes or Wethers under 18 months oM, tin progeny of Longwoolled Ewes ami any Down Ram: 2 entries. Ist ami 2nd prizes, Mrs Luxmoore Class 81—For the best five Ewes or Wethers under 18 months old, the progeny of Longwoolled Ewes and Merino Ram : 3 entries. Ist and 2nd priz«», E. T. Rhodes ; highly commended, E. Kelland Fat Wethers. Judges.—Messrs S. Garforth, Christchurch ; P. Elder, Christchurch. Class 82—For the beat ten fat Merino Wethers ; 1 entry. Ist prize, W. Grant Fat Sheep (For Freezing Purposes). The Association gave a prize of £1 Is to the best pen of ton Fat Wethers or Maiden Ewes,- fit for. the freezing trade ; to be shown in the wool, and breed or particular cross to be notified ; 4 entries. Class 84 -For the boat ten Fat Wethers or Maiden Ewes, as stated above: 4 entries, Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z, and A. Land Company ; highly commended, W. Grant G. H. Rhodes’prize of £5 ss—For the best pen of Fat Lambs fit for butchers’ purposes : 6 entries. Ist prize, A, Grant; 2nd, W. Grant ; commended, R. Kelland. Extra Exhibit. E. Kelland, 2 Ram Hoggets, Leicester and Lincoln. CATTLE. Shorthorned. Judges—Messrs W. Boag, Christchurch ; J. Deans, Christchurch. The Association gave a prize of £5 5s to the exhibitor gaining most points in Shorthorned Cattle The sum of £3 3s was given tor the best Bull in the yard- -the prize not to carry extra points.— J. F. Reid The sum of £1 and 10s was given for First and Second Prizes respectively in every class. The Judges commended the third best exhibit, when thought worthy. Class 85.—Best Bull of any age : 1 entry. Ist prize, J. F. Reid Class 87.—Best Bull calved since July Ist, 1884:1 entry. Ist prize, J. F. Reid Class 89.—Best Cow of any ag* in milk or in calf ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and champion, J. F. Reid Class 90.—Beat heifer calved since July Ist, 1882: 1 entry. Ist prize, J. F. Reid Class 91.—Best Heifer calved since July Ist, 1883: 2 ,entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. F, Reid Class 92.—Bast Heifer calved since July Ist, 3884 ; 1 entry. Ist prize, J. F, Reid Class 93.—Best Heifer calved since January Ist. 1885 : 1 entry. Ist prize, J. F. Reid Class 94.—Best Cow or Heifer in the yard : 1 entry. Ist prize, J. F, Reid Class 95.—Best cow with two of her progeny ; 1 entry. Ist prize, J. F. Reid. Other Cattle. The sum of £1 and 10s was given for First and Second Prizes respectively in every class. The Judges commended the third best exhibit when thought worthy. Hereford. Class 97. —For the best Cow or Heifer of any age, in calf, or in milk ; 2 entries. Ist prize, A. M. Clark’s Dahlia 111, 2nd prize, A. M. Clark’s Daisy IY Class 98. —Best Bull of any age; 3 entries. No award Polled Angus. Class 100.—Best Bull of any age: 4 entries. Ist, 2nd and highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company Ayrshire. Judges—Messrs T. Y. Duncan, Oamaru; G. Morton, Oamaru. Class 101.—Best Cow or Heifer of any age, in calf or in milk : 4 entries Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Company ; highly commended, James Guild ; commended, N.Z, and A. Land Company 1 Class 103.--Best Bull calved since July 'lst, 1883 : 1 entry. Ist prize, R. Brown. Class 105—Best Cow or Heifer of any age, in calf or in milk : 3 entries. Ist prize, R. Brown ; 2nd, T. W. Fyfe. Class 107 —Best Heifer calved since July Ist 1884; 2 entries, Ist prize, R, Brown ; 2nd, W. A. Hobbs. Fat Cattle. Judges. — Messrs W. Boag, Christchurch ; J Deans, Christchurch. Glass 111 —For the best Fat Stser; 3 entries. Ist prize, James Guild ; 2nd and commended, W. Grant Class 112—For the beat three fat Steers: 1 entry. Ist prize, James Guild HORSES. Draught Horses. Judges—Messrs D. McGregor, Wakanui j John Boag, Christchurch. The sum of £lO 10* was given for the best Entire on the ground. The sum of £5 was given for the best Draught Mare on the ground. These prizes did not carry extra points. The sum of £2 and £l, as frst and second prizes respectively, was given in every class of Horses. The Judges commended the third beat exhibit when thought worthy. Class 113—For the best Entire Horse : 5 entries. Ist prize and champion, John Alexander’s Early Morning ,‘ 2nd, Murphy 1 and Stock’s Young Wellington ; high'y commended and also Ist prize for best shod entire, Robert Davie’s Lucks All ; commended, Alex. McWhennius’ Ranfurley Class 314 —For the best Entire Horse foaled since July Ist, 1882 : 1 entry. Ist prize, J. Mundell’s Superior ; Class 115—For the best Fmtire Horse foaled since July Ist 1883 : 4 entries. 1 Ist prize, A. Martin ; 2nd, Henry Mitchell’s No Surrender; highly comi mended, F. Brown, junr’s General Gordon , Class 116—For the best Entire Horse foaled since July Ist, 1884; Sentries. S Ist prize, W. Stoddart ; 2nd, A. McKen- , zie’s .Robby Bnrns ; highly oomraonded, William MoKibbon

Class 117 —Bor the best Gelding; 1 entry. Ist prize, Robert Davie Class 120—For the best Mara in foal, or with foal at foot; 8 entries. Ist prize, R. Matthews’ Queen of the Bankers ; 2nd, A. Martin ; highly commended, James Austin’s Lady Don ; highly commended, A. Hayes’ Violet Class 121—For th* best Dry Mare : 3 entries. Ist prize and champion, R. Matthews’ Ellen McGregor; 2nd, E. Davie’s Matchless ; highly commended, P. J. Murphy’s Diamond Class 122—For the best Filly foaled since July Ist, 1882 : 1 entry. Ist prize, R. Matthews’ Jenny Geddes Class 123—For the best Filly foaled since July Ist, 1883: Sentries, Ist prize, J Goldie’s Duchess of Glasgow ; 2nd, and highly commended, R. Davie Glass 124—For the best Filly foaled since July Ist, 1884 : 5 entries. Ist prize, Janies Austin’s Princess .Royal; 2nd, A Martin ; highly commended, R Matthews’ Princess Mary Class 125 —For the best pair of Geldinga in regular work : 1 entry. Ist prize, B. Biyley, Jock, 7 years, and Prince, 6 years Class 126—For the bast pair of Dry Mares : 1 entry. Ist prize, Robert Davie’s Darling and Lucy Gray Class 127—For the bast Brood Mara with two of her progeny; 4 entries. Ist prize, A. Hayes’ Violet : 2nd, R. Davie’s Bonnie Maggie; highly commended, A. Martin Other Horses. Judges—Messrs M. Stitt, Ashburton ; Dr. Ross, Ashburton. The sum of £2 and £l, as first and and second prizes respectively, was given in every class of horses. The Judges commended the third best exhibit, when thought worthy. Class 128—For the best Thoroughbred Stallion : 6 entries. Ist prize, J. and R. Rutherford’s Cassivelaanus; 2nd, Jas. King’s Quamby Class 132—For the best Coaching Stallion : 3 entries. Ist prize, M. Maze’s Bobby Burns ; 2nd T. Tilson’s Young Bluelight Class 133—For the best Hackney Colt or Filly foaled since July Ist, 1883 : 2 entries, Ist prize, T Hall Class 134—For the best Roadster or Hack of any age, mare or gelding, up to list weight, to be shown in saddle and ridden ; 5 entries. Ist prize, W. U. Slack’s Zulu ; 2nd, J. F. Reid ; highly commended, A. E. Cox’s Netherby Class 185-For the best Roadster or Hack of any age, mare or gelding, up to 14st weight, to he shown in saddle and ridden : 7 entries. Ist prize, A. Perry’s Trooper ; 2nd R. H. Rhodes’ Stripper Class 136 - For tiie best Lady’s Hack, to be shown in side saddle and ridden with skirt: 2 entries. Ist prize, T, Hall’s Destiny Class 139—For the best Single-harness Horse, over 15 hands: 3 entries. Ist prize, A. M. Clark’s Eclipse; 2nd, G. H. Rhodes’ Hector Class 140—For the best pair of Buggy Horses, the property of ons owner: 3. entry. Ist prize, W. Moody Class 141—For the best mare for breeding weight-carrying hacks, either in foal or with foal at foot: 1 entry, T. Hall. Disqualified Class 142—For the best Cob, mere or gelding, not exceeding 15 hands, to be shown in saddle and ridden : 3 entries, Ist prize, 3. A. Jefferson Class 143—For the best Pony Entire Horse, under 14 hands; 2 entries. Ist prize, M. A. Toomey’s Duke of Edinburgh Class 144—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 : 6 entries. Ist prize, Master O, Ziesler’s Laddie ; 2nd, Master P. L. Perry’s Tiny Class 145—For the best Boy’s Pony, mare or gelding, under 14 hands, and thoroughly quiet to ride, to be shown in saddle and ridden : 8 entries. Ist prize, W. St. Lindsay’s The Shifter ; 2nd, E. El worthy Hunters. Class 146—For the best Heavy weight Hunter, up to 14st; must carry not less than list 71b. First prize, £2 ; second prize, £1; to be ridden in the presence of the Judges, previous to examination, over fair hunting fences; three trials allowed; 6 entries. Ist prize, L. S. Rutherford’s The Mount; 2nd, E. Richardson, junr’s, St. Patrick ; commended, E. T. Rhodes’ The Plug Class 147—For the best Light weight Hunter, to carry not less than 10at. First prize, £2 ; second prize, £1 ; to be ridden in the presence of the Judges, previous to examination, over fair hunting fences ; three trials allovred : 10 entries. Ist prize, A. Macdonald's Brilliant; 2nd, R, W. Agnew’s Bothwell G. H. Rhodes’ Prize, £lO Cup—For the best Horse that has hunted with any recognised pack ; the same to be entered in either class 146 vr 147 : 16 entries. Ist prizf, E. S, Rutherford’s The Mount J, S. Rutherford’s Prize of £5 6s—For the best jumper over two flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high, for homes that have never been hunted or rac«d : 11 entries. Ist prize, J. T. Reid. DOGS, A. Grant’s Prize of £2—For the best Collie Dog on the ground; 10 entries, Ist prize, D. McDonald’s Prince PIGS. The Association gave a prize of £2 2s for the most points in pigs. The sum of £1 and 10h was given in the following classes as first and second prizes. The Judges commended the third best exhibit when thought worthy. Berkshire. JUDGES—Messrs J. E. Gould, E. Lee, T. W. Leslie, Timaru, ('lass 148—B'ft Boar over 12 months i old ; 1 enlry, Ist prize, Thos. Clarkson, Class 149—Best Boar oyer 6 months ' and under 12 months: 1 entry. ;Oomntiended, T. Langdon ; Class 150- Best Boar under 6 months • old : 3 entries. Ist priz*, James Rowe ; 2nd, E. Clarkson ; 3rd, H. Exley i Class 151—Best Sow of any ago ; 5 t entries. Ist prize, Thos Clarkson ; 2nd, E. Clarkson ; 3rd, NZMP Company, » Washdyke , Class 152—Best Sow over 6 months r and under 12 months old : 5 entries. - Ist and 2nd priz*s, George King and i Company ; 3rd, ET Rhodes s Class 153—Beat Sow under 6 months . old : 1 entry. Ist prize, E. Clarkson Class 154—Best pen of three Pigs , under 8 months old : 2 entries/' ht prize, E Clarkson; 2nd, H Exl®,» *

A NT n THKR BrK EnClass 155—Boat Boar over 12 raonthe old ; 1 entry. Ist prize, Jas. Rowe Class 156—Best Bo»r over 6 months and under 12 months old : 1 entry. Ist prize, George King and Co Class 157 —Best Bo»r under 6 mouths old ; 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, James Rowe Class 158 —Best Breeding Sow of »ny age ; 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, George King and Co ; 3rd, NZ Meat Preserving Co Class 159—Beat Sow over 6 months *nd under 12 months old : 3 entries. Ist prize, James Rowe ; 2nd, George King and Co Class 160—Beat Sow under 6 months old : 1 entry. Ist prize, Jas. Rowe Ant Bresd. Class 161—Bast litter of Pigs (net Io«s than 6), under 2 months old, any breed : 4 entries. Ist prize, James Rowe; 2nd, E Clarkson ; 3rd, James Rowa Class 162—Best pen of 3 Porkers under 6 months old, any bread ; 1 entry. Ist prize, N.Z. Meat Preserving Company POULTRY. JTOQSS —Me«srs T. Wadiworth, Orari; Hy. Cookaon, Seaview, First prize, 10s ; second prize, s*. Class 164—Bast pen of two Turkeys : 1 entry. Ist prize, A. B. Smith Class 168—Best pen of two Dorking Fowls : 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Mrs W. Gosling Clasa 169—Best pen of two Spanish Fowls ; 1 entry. No award Class 172 —Be*t pen of two Brahma Pootra Fowls ; 3 entries. 2nd prize, Col Bailey Class 174 —Best pen of two Gama Fowls ; 1 entry, Ist prize, P. Stratford. Class 175—Best pen of two Langahan Fowls : 3 entries, Ist prize, T Langdon; 2nd, Mrs W Gosling DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges—Megsr* J. Orr, Ashburton; R. Cameron. The Association gave a prize of £5 5s to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Dairy Produce. Butter. First prize £lloa ; second prize, 15s, Class 177 —For the best 3lb« of Butler without salt ;10 entries. Ist prize, Mrs H Jackson; 2nd, Mrs R Dawe; commended, Mrs M Stack Class 178 For the boat 31b« of Powdered Butter: 13 entriea, Ist and 2nd prizes, Mrs R Dawe ; commended, Mrs P Dalton Class 179—For the best Jar of Potted Butter, 141 bs ; 6 entries. let prize, Mrs A Frew ; 2nd, Mrs P Dalton ; commended, Mrs W. Balfour Class 180—For the best display of Fancy Butter, not less than 21 bs ; 3 entries. Ist prize, Mrs M Stack ; 2nd and 3rd, Mrs W. Balfour CHEESE. Firat Prize, £1 10* ; Second Prize, 15s. Juncua—Messrs J. Orr, Ashburton; R. Cameron. Class 181—For the best two Cheeses, not less than 201bs each (colonial): 7 entries. Ist prize, Orr and Alcorn ; 2nd, Richard Hoare ; commended, Orr and Alcorn CURED AND PRESERVED MEATS. First Prize, £llos ; Second Prize, 15s. Class 382—For the beat two sidas of Now Zealand-cured Bacon (smoked): 7 entries. Ist prize, Mrs W, Gosling ; 2nd, D Shaw ; commended, Mrs M Stack Class 183—For the best two sides of New Zealand cured Bacon (unsmoked) : 6 entries. Ist prize, D Shaw ; 2nd, Mrs W Gosling; commended, Mrs W Balfour Class 184—For the beat two Hams, New Zealand cured (smoked) : 7 entries. Ist prize, Mrs M Stack ; 2nd, Jas. Darling ; commended, Mrs W Balfour Class 185—For the boat two. Hams, New Zealaad-cured (unamoked); 7 antries, Ist prize, Jas. Darling; commended, Mrs W Balfour Extra Exhibits (for exhibition only). The following exhibits were highly commended ;—D. Shaw, 6 Haras ; D. Shaw, 6 aides of Bacon ; D. Shaw, 6 rollu of Bacon ; James Hamilton, 2 rolls of Bacon. Wheatsona, manufactured from New Zealand wheat, by James Watkins, Timaru Sample of Starch, (manufactured from New Zealand wheat, by Jamea Watkins, Timaru BEES, Judges.—Messrs J. Orr, Ashburton ; R. Cameron, The Association gave a First Prize of £1 and a Second Prize of 10s in the undermentioned classes Class 186—For the best apscimen of live Bees, to bo exhibited with Qnee« in an Observatory Hive ; 1 entry. Ist prize, Colonel Bailey (Ligurian) Class 187—For the best exhibit of Comb Honey (the produce of one hive), in a saleable form, taken without killing the Bees : 2 entries. Ist prize, Colonel Bailey Class 188—For the best specimen of Extracted Honey, not leas than lib, in a glass jar: 2 entries. Ist prize, H, McTagua ; 2nd, Mrs M Stack Class 189 —For the best and most complete practical hive on the moveable comb principle * 2 entries, Ist prize, H. MoTague ; 2nd, Colonel Bailey AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. Junaßß—Messr* S. O. Williams, Christchurch ; Jas. Findlay, Hampden. Class 191—For the best 4 bushels of Wheat (Short berry); 1 entry. Ist prize James Guscott Class 196—For the best sack of Potatoes ; 3 entries, Ist prize, M Stack Class 197—For the best sack of Yellow Globa Mangold : 3 entry. Highly commended, M Stack Class 198 -For the best sack of Long Red Mangold ; 1 entry. Highly commended, M Stack Extra Exhibits. Belfast Cbemicrtl Works : Manures, F. Mayo ; 1 bag fine bone-dust and 1 bag medium bone-dust J. Fitzsimmons ; Case horse shoes Acme Barb Wire Factory ; Barb wires. Awarded certificate of merit Baker and Brown* Coachbuilders, Ashburton : 1 double-se itod buggy W. Doig, Wheelwright,Timaru : Patent garden slops barrow J. Barr.att, Coachbuilder, Timaru : 1 double buggy, 1 phceton, 1 pony car, and 1 cart A. J. Quelch and Co, Ironmongers, Timaru ! Reaper and binder

W. W. Campbell, Wheelwright, Geraldine ; 1 spring dray Twentymau and Cousin, Ironmongers, Christchurch : Howard twine binder. Awarded certificate of merit Jonas and Bourn, Auctioneers, Tiraaru : Wood Harvester and 3 Dow’s barrel churns Priest and floldgate, Ironmongers, Timaru ; McCormick harvester Booth, Macdonald and Co, Carlyle Implement Works, Sydenham ; 1 heavy double furrow plough (with patent compound lever and awing skeiths), 1 medium double furrow plough, 1 set 10-inch disc harrows, 1 set 10-inch disc harrows with seed boxes, 1 set 4-leaf patent tine harrows, 1 No I corn crusher, 1 No 2 corn crusher, I No 2 chaff-cutter, 1 patent fanning mill, I 18-ft broadcast sowing machine, 1 “ Carly 0 ” patent wool press Moody and Zeisler, Agents, Timaru; Hornsby twine binder, do grass mower, and Acme pulverising harrows D. Sturrock, Wheelwright, Timaru : 1 farm dray Reid and Gray, Implement Works, Timaru ; 2 three-furrow ploughs, 4 doubleploaghs, 1 hill-side plough, 2 awing ploughs, 1 tripod harrows, 2, 4 and 6-leaf harrows, 1 drill grubber, 2 drill plough*, 1 subsoil plough, 1 grubber, 4 disc harrows, 1 force seed sowef, 1 grain drill, 1 manure drill, 2 double drills, 1 chaffcutter and bagger, 3 chaffcutters, 1 reaper ■and binder, 1 potato digger, 1 double cheese press, 2 reapers, 4 rollers, 1 farm dray A. M. Reid : Bain’s patent fencing, with Reid’s patent wire strainers G. andG. Saunders: Traction engine and chaffcutter . Kaiapoi Woollen Factory : Woollen Fabrics.