TIMARU SHOW.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2888, 31 October 1895, Page 2

TIMARU SHOW.

Patrons —R. H. Rhodes, Esq., A. E. G. Rhodes, E?q., G. H. Rhodes, Esq. President —J. C. Thierens, Esq. Vicepresident—E. R. Guinness, Esq. Hon. Treasurer —W. Priest, Esq. SecretaryMr Gordon P. Wood. Committee of Management Messrs J. Austin, John Campbell, A. M. Clark, Robert Davie, E. Elworthy, S. Hi»?inbotham. R. Irving, James King, E. Kelland, Richard Kelland, Geo. Lyall, D. MeLaren, Robert Mackay, W. R. McLaren, C. N. Orbell, Rubert Parry, A. C. Pringle, R. 11. , Rhodes, J. S. Rutherford, F. H. Smith, W. G. Smith, W. Stevenson, G. Talbot, T. Teschemaker. Ground Committee Messrs E. Kelland, James King, D. McLaren, A. C. Pringle. Class Stewards —Merino (classes A and B), Messrs W. W. Cartwright and D. Sutherland ; English Leicesters, Messrs N. H. Macfarlane and John Ford ; Border Leicesters, Messrs B. E. H. Tripp and F. H. Smith; Lincoln and Ronineys, Messrs W. G. Smith and J. H. M. Tripp; Downs, Messrs R. Kelland and A. S. Bruce; Fat Sheep, Messrs R Mackay and R. Parry ; Inbred i-bred and crossbred, Messrs Wilfred Rutherford and F. H. Smith ; Cattle, Messrs J. C. Park and A. ELworthy; Draught Horses, Messrs R. Irving and J. Goldie, jun.; Other Horses, Messrs G. H. Rhodes and W. G. Smith ; Hunters, Messrs J. S Rutherford, R. H. Rhodes, and Frank White ; Pigs, Messrs

W. Rutherford and R. Dawe; Dairy Produce, Messrs G. Talbot and John Anstey; Agricultural Produce, Mr John Campbell; Dogs, Mr F. H. Smith ; Implements, etc., Air E. Kelland. Judges Merino A and 8., Messrs M. McKellar (Otakaiki) and W. Lyttelton (Rakaia); English Leicesters, Messrs H. Ford (Timaru) and J. Bonifant (Ashburton) ; Border Leicesters, Messrs John , Mcßeth (Totara) and John Deans (Riccirton); Lincoln and Romney Marah, Messrs W. B. Andrews (Green Park) and ►\. M. Clark (Tenmka); Down Breed, Mesu-s C. Thornton Dudley (Christchurch) and S. Garforth (Speydon); In-bred -J-bred and Crossbred, Messrs M. Stitt (Ashburton) and D. Fraser (Shepherds Bush); Fat Sheep, Messrs H. Geaney (Timaau) and A. Thomson (Oamar'i) ; Shorthorn, Hereford, Polled Angus, and Fat Cattle, Messrs J. Hedley (Seadown) and S. Garforth (Spreydon) ; Ayrshire, Alderneys, and other breeds of Cattle, Messrs Thomas Duncan (Oamaru) and J. Goldie, sen. (Totara) ; Highland Cattle, Mr D. McLaren (Timaru); Draught Horses, Messrs A. Balfour (Ngapara) and Neil Fleming (Oamaru); Other Horses, Messrs W. F. M. Buckley (Dunsandle) and M. Stitt (Ashburton); Hunters, Messrs W. Thomson (Balmoral) and E. Saunders (Ashburton) ; Dogs, Messrs M. McKellar (Otakaiki) and i>. Fraser (Shepherds Bush) ; Pigs, Messrs C. Bourn (Timaru) and T. W. Lesli« (Timaru) ; Dairy Fro luce, Messrs W. Bee (Oamaru) and D. Sh-.iw (Timaru); Agricultural Produce, Messrs W. Hussall (Timaru) :\xxl John King (Timaru) : Wool, Merino Judges ; Machiuery, Messrs W. J. Hardie Hook). George Lawrio (St. Andrews), and A. Martin fOfcaio"). The thirtieth annual exhibition of stock under this auspices of the Timaru Ag'iculcural and Pastoral Society took place on Tuesday and Wedueaday last. On TiicsJ.iy tho weather was cold, with occisio.'ial showers of drizzling rain, and tho attoudiiuaa w.is small. It was generally feared tliat the second day, which is the great carnival day of South Canterbury, woulJ be wet, but wheu it was remembered that within the memory of the oldest in habit) ut the second day of the show has, without exception, been fine, hopo3 wero eutertaiued that this year tho weatlnr would prove as favorable as usual. It in very remarkable that the first day of tho Timaru Show has almost invariably beeu cold and damp, while the second day has been glorious, ''his year proved no exception to tho rule, and those who put faith in the weather were not disappointed. Tuesday night was wei, and early yesterday morning rain was still filling, but it cleared up at 9 o'cl >ck, and the remainder of the day was all that could ba desired. The rain which had fallei had laid the dust, and The weather was calm and coo), tho sun being hidden for the m ,st part of tho day bohind a thick bank of clouds. The threatening aspect of the morning, however, no doubt had tho effect of keeping many away from the show. People who intended driving from remote parts of the district were deterred from doing so by tho fear of getting wet, with the result that the attendance was apppreciably smaller, but still thoro was a very large number present, and tho vehicles plying between tho railway station and tho show groun Is made several journeys during tho day, and wero always crowded. The arrangements of the Committee of Management were excellent, and the very civil and obliging secretary —Mr G. P. Wood —performed his duties in his usually efficient way. The press is indebted to him for the groat facilities ho gave its representatives to enable them to fulfil their functions. Mr Scanncll had tho principal licensed booth, and appeared to bo doing an excel lent trade. Mr -NcGettigan' had tho sec aid and was also well patronised. The show on tho whole was smaller than on previous occcasions, but the character of the exhibits was excellent, the general verdict being " All that is there is good." SHEEP. The show of shvep this year was pronounced by competent judges to have been tho b-.'st yet seen on Mio ground as regards quality, although in point of numbers it was much biio.v previous shows. "Wo are glad to say that more than a fair share of the prizes came to this district, Messrs C. G. Tripp and Donald Grant having secured a largo number of thorn. In tho Fine Combing Merinos there was no competition, all tho exhibits being owuod by Messrs Smith Bro?., who, as a matter of course, got all tho piizes. In the next class, that is, Strong Combing Merinos, Mr Tripp lost tho championship this year, but why it would be difficult to say. Ue however secured two first prizes, two seconds, and a highly commended. Mr Tripp's champion ram was a fine animal, and so wore all the other exhibits from the samo station. The champion this year was secured by Messrs Smith Brothors. In this class Mr Tripp had us competitors Mr P. (horoau and Messrs Smith hros., who also secured prizes. In English Leicesters r >ou;ild Grant practically took all -* r ■*-•,. : " c... :petition with very before lVimy .... * -n. , B 0 Werß Jf tfßSl . B successiul on;'-m-•";.;. _ ».;.- . "-Hand G. G. Kussell, K. JveiUiK;, 'V- >.- - C. Withill, lnvestinrut Company, 1- • ' •■• Murray, and C. G. Tripp '-hit- of :.53 awarded in thu cla.,:; Grant secured 21, 10 of which v.vro first prizes and six second.-.. Ho won almost all tho prizes in every claw in this division that he exhibited in, with tho exwp ion cf an only exhil.it by Mr 'tripp —a splendid pen of livo rams -Kid T lb months—which secured a :;eeond \>v\/.i. In tho Jiorder Leicesters ho oxhiuted only a few sheep, and these secured pn/.-.js, with thecxenption of a splendid ram, v. Inch for some inexplicable rea.s n was p.iH.od ovrr. This was tho best of tho whole c'ass, and better than tho onv; which \v<.»i the first- prize, and which also belonged to . Mr Grant. Mr J. 13. Warning exhibited

some very fiue shsop in this class, but he only got a highly commended, lu Lincolns no sheep from this district were exhibited, and the prizes were pretty evenly divided between the Levels Estate and Messrs Bruce Bros., Withell, and Stringfellow. The Levels Estate had the Romney Marsh division all to itself with the exception of one ram exhibited by Mr Tripp, which secured first prize. In the Shropshire Dowub Mr Rupert Parry secured the lion's share of tho prizes, together with a special prize for most points. The first on the list was the fiuest ram of the kind we have ever seen. He is an imported ram, and waa bred by Mr T. S. Minton, of Salop, England. Mr William Grant showed several excellent sheep in this class, and secured several of the prizes. The Laud Company had all the In-bred Glass to themselves with tho exception of a second prize, which went to Mr Striugfellow. The Land Company were also the only exhibitors in the Fat Sheep Class, and secured the prizes. CATTLE. As usual the show of cattle was small, but the quality was good. In Herefords Mr A. M. Clark was the only exhibitor, and was ( awarded all the prizes. The cattle were splendidly-bred animals, but hardly up to show condition. There was nothing very special about the remainder of the exhibits, with the exception of an Ayrshire cow belonging to Mr Robert Davie, and three milch cows, which were really very fine beasts. HORSES. The show of horses was up to the usual standard, both in point of numbers and quality. Mr John Small, of Ashburtou, secured the championship and a good many of the prizes in the draught horses. Indeed, it was remarked that if he had shown a donkey he would have received a prize for it. The judging in this claa3 was not satisfactory, although the judges took enough time over their deliberations. We were glad to notice that Mr James Austin proved a dangerous rival to Mr Small, and secured a good many prizes, especially with young stock. Tho quality of the horses shown may be easily imagined from the fact that such splendid animals aa Mr Evans's Qoolgardie, Mr Rennie's New Hope, and Mr Little's Bloomfield were put off with commended only, while Mr Canavan's horse, Heather Jock, was only highly commended. The hackney class was splendidly represented, and we were glad to see an improvement in this very useful breed of horses. This district was not represented in this class, and consequently what appears in the prize list will suffice. In the thoroughbreds the ouly representative from this district was Mr Oeßeuzy's Bang, by Artillery- He was alone in his class, but the judges did not consider him worthy of a first prize, and only gave him a second prize. This is one of the.eccentricities in which judges sometimes indulge. He could not be second to any other horse, for there was no other. He ought to have got first or none at all. The judges awarded Messrs Davidson & Co.'s Albury first prize, but as the pedigree of his dam could not be traced ho was disqualified on the pro'est of Mr John Gibson. Some exeellont horses were shown in tho huutera' class, aud the jumping on the whole was good, but it was very noticeable that there were good riders on bad horses, and bad riders on very good horses. Mr George McMillan's Waihao was tho only horse from this district, but he only secured a commended ticket.

DOGS AND PIGS. T-'iera was a fair show of dogs, aud almost all the prizes came to this district, as will be seen by a rofereuee to tbo prize list. Mr George Rhodes was the only exhibitor of pigs, and his four exhibits got four first prizes.

OTHER EXHIBITS. There was very keen competition in d-ury produce, and Mrs K. Dawe took almost all the prizes. In cheese the Inch Olutha and Temuka Dairy Factories wore the only competitors, aud we regret to say tho local institution came off second best as regards prizes. There was a very large show of home-made bread, including scones, there being no leas thau GO exhibits. The quality of the baking was excellent, aud Mrs J. Mclnuess took first prize for home made bread, aud Mm J. Hall for scones. Iu bacon Messrs Opie. & Son's secured the special prizes for the most points. The show of hams was excellent. In agricultural produce Messrs It. Kellaud and M. Stack shared almost all the prizes between them, the latter securing the special prizes for most points. Iu thiß class, however, Mr W. Greeuaway, Orari, secured tho first prize for the beat sack of potatoes. This is the sixth year in succession in which Mr Greeuaway has been placed first for his potatoes, and is sufficient to show the excellence of the qualtty. There was very keen competition between the exhibitors of two brands of cider, which is manufactured in Christchurch. One of the brands—the Styx Champagne Cider —was piloted by Mr Dombrain, and the Goldeu Apple by Messrs Brien and Davies, and both were equally ready to supply free " nips" to all and sundry. Both brands were really good, and make a very palatable drink for a hot day. They were commended aud highly commended respectively.

EXTRA EXHIBITS. The machinery and extra exhibits department was not so large as on previous yaars, but this certainly was no fault of Messrs Reid & Gray, whose contribution was largo and excellent. Indeed, their exhibits took up nearly half the space occupied by implements, amongst which was that popular reaper and binder—the Deering—for which they are now the solo agents for Now Zealand. One of the most noticeable implements in the show was their double-furrow plough, which took first prize at the Goraldine ploughing match. The great feature of this plough is Gray's patent width aud front adjuster, which enables tho ploughman in the twinkling of an eye to adjust his plough without stopping Lis horses or using screw-wronohos or hammers, as in the case of other ploughs. A bar of iron which turns the cog - wheels in front adjusts the plough to the ploughman's liking without stooping the horses. This plough is splendidly adapted for hill sides. Messrs Reid & Gray's double drill plough, fitted with Gray's pa'ent Eureka manure sower and p.Uent turnip canniitcrs, also attracted attention. This drills in tho yjrwirt, aMri a "y Ic ' 1)l1 of iU,L ' li in °' ] " linflthu judges expressed th ir jumn-u-aiou of it by sptrfy ommoiidin,, it. Mcsxra Rei<l & Urixy also oxi,;i r ;i.d 15 d f. plough, steel shares, . lu ,l circular coull..th; 11.8. d.t. plough, ct-i-1 shares, and circular coulteis; a.L i ~',• '.(. ,'n<r«rin" plough, with Gray's patent fro' t set loft x ,\Uc lrirrow ano travelltn- can lago eor.i---nli-- .',-ticed drill grubb.ir; Ti-Lined c::V:n ']i':-,irill grubber; 7-timid heavy field Prober: l-horrse set of -1 blodv yokes and r, v ', H ■ ii-iuji'.-e !"-t of swingle trees ; double ,liT,"ploii"h. litt 'd with Cray's patent front ,l n ,(i, adjust r ; \-> - pa'cnt j-'r'.vka manure and turnip drill ; S-coulter patent manure and turnip drill; double turnip and manure sower; force-

feed broadcast grain, grass, and turnip sower ; Mercer uon - canvas reaper and binder; Deering coinbiued steel harvester and binder; No. 1 double chaffcutter and bagger; No. 2£ chaffcutter, with sieve and riddle; double-action turnip cutter; stand with sample twines, patent cannisfcers, patent tube scrapere, patent shares, patent reversable share points, solidified oils, and malleable castings, etc., etc. Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd. —Grass seeds ; clover seeds ; turnip seeds ; harness; Little's sheep dip j Brooks' sheep dip ; Cooper's sheep dip; Islington manures ; Anglo-Continental manures ; kainit; bonedust; wool press, by Ross & Muir; drain plough, by Gait National Mortgage & Agency Co., Ltd.— Cross's chemical manures ; Colonial Sugar Company's bone-phosphate manures; Canterbury Frozen Meat Co., Belfast manures and preserved meats; Henselwood Company's sheep tatoo oil; Tomlinson's and Hayward's sheep dips; Golden Apple Cider Company, cider ; Southland flax /binder twine ; assortment of seeds, etc. Christchurch Meat Company.—Collection of manures and fertilisers; washed and scoured wool.

Messrs Priest & Holdgate also made an excellent display of implements, foremost amongst which must be placed the Southland Drill, for sowing turnips and manure together. This was much appreciated by farmers, and the judges accorded it special notice. The Daisy Reaper is a new invention, and the exhibitors claim that it iB perfect. Their other exhibits were McCormick reaper and binder ; Tiger hay rake ; Bennetts' lever harrows; cider mill; twine, Excelsior, Eureka, and manilla; Southland drill; Southland spading harrows ; Southland wire harrows; planet junior tools ; lawn mowers ; portable forges; Jones' patent fence ; Kee's patent harrows, &c, &o. Messrs Guinness & LeCren made a big display of Ryegrass, cocksfoot, clovers, rape, turnips and other agricultural seeds, seed wheat, oats, barley, tares, peas; rabbit and bird Toxa poison; White's sheep dip; Flock Masterjß Friend sheep brand; sheep shears, Combination, Trade Unio-uets, &c; Allaop's patent reversible scarifier share. Messrs J. & W. Grant, of Temuka, exhibited a gig, which for finish and design was a credit to the town. It ia really a very handsome vehicle, and the spring adjustments are such as render it a most comfortable conveyance. Scott Bro?. (per Priest & Holdgate)— Complete display of ranges and grates. Other exhibits were shown by H. R. Harris, Mis* Eldred (fancy embroidery machine), Robert Walker. W. H. Rule, John Stoirier, Massey Harris Co., Walter A. Wood M. & R. M. Co. (reapers and binders, mowers, knife grinder, stump-puller' etc.,) P. & D. Duncan, Andrews & Beaven, Kemptborne, Prosser & Co., N.Z. Provision and Produce Co., F. S. H. Werry, J. Dash & Co., and W. M. Orr.

PRIZE LIST. The following is the prise list: — SHEEP.—Prizes £1 and 10s. Merino A, Flnh Combing—No restrictions as to feeding 1 . The Timaru A. and i\ Association gave a Cup value £2, for the best ram of any age, and Cup value £1 for the best ewe of any age. The Timaru A. and P. Association gave a , Cup value £2 2s for the most points in merino sheep, class A. Two rams under 18 months: Smith Bros. 1.Ram above 18 months: Smith Bros. 1. Two Ewes over IS months : Smith Bros. 1. Two ewes under 18 months: Smith Bros. 1 and 2. liJwe above IS months : Smith Bros. 1. 2, and championEwe under 18 months: Smith Bros. 1 aud;-2-. Two. ewes above 18 months with lambs at foot: Smith Bros. 1. Mkiuno B, Strong Combing—No restriction as to feeding. The Timaru. A. and P. Association gave a Cup value £2 for best ram of any age, and Cup value £1 for best ewe of any age. The Timaru A. and P. AB-ociation gave a Cup value £2 2s for the most points in merino sheep, class B. Two rams above 18 months: P. E. Thoreau 1, C. G. Tripp 2. Ham above 18 months: C. G. Tripp 1,2, h.e., and champion. Two ewes under 18 months : Smith Bros. 1 and 2. Ewo under 18 months : Smith Bros. 1,2, and champion. Five rams under 18 months: C. G. Tripp 1. Five ewes under 18 months: Smith Bros. 1. English Leicestkus. The Association gave a cup value £2 foir best ram of any age; also cup value £1 for best ewe of any age. Mr G. G. Ruesell gave £5 5s for most points in English Leitesters; exhibitor to be the breeder. Mr John Kelland, sen,, gave £1 Is for best ram of any age. Mr John Kelland, sen., gave £1 Is for bert ewe of any aee. Mr John Kelland, Een., gave £1 Is for best ewe hogget. Ram above 30 months: E; Kelland 1 and h.c, F. C. Murray 2. Ham above 18 months and under 30 months : Donald Grant 1, F. C. Murray 2, C. Withell h c, E. Kelland o. Ram uuder 18 months: Donald Grant 1, 2, li.c, and c. Two rams under 18 months: Donald Grant 1, h.c, and c, F. C. Murray 2, Two ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot: Donald Grant 1 and 2, Rd. Kelland c. ' Two ewes under 18 months: F. C. Murray 1, Donald Grant 2, h.c, and c. Ewe" above 18 months, with lamb at foot: Donald Grant 1,2, h.c, and c. Ewe under 18 months: Donald Grant 1, 2. h.c, and c. Five rams under 18 months: Donald Grant 1, Rd. Kelland 2. Five ewes under 18 months: Donald Grant 1. Border Leicester. The association gave a cup value £2 for beet ram of any age, and cup value £1 for best ewe of any age. A cup value £o Gs was given for most points. Ram above 550 months: J. Fleming Douglas 1. Ram above 18 mouths and under 30 months : J. Fleming Douglas 1 and 2. Rain under 18 months: Donald Grant 1, J. Flemiug Douglas 2 aud c, N. M. Orbell & Co. b.o. Two rams under 18 months .- J. Fleming Douglas 1 and 2, N.Z. & A. Land Co. (Pareora) b.c Two ewes under 18 months : J. Fleming Douglas 1 and 2, Donald Grant h.c, Bruce Bros, c Ewe above 18 months with lamb at foot: J. Fleming Douglas 1. Ewe under IS mouths : J. Fleming Douglas 5 and 2, Bruce Bros. h.c. Five ra:ri!i under IS months : D. McLaren 1. J. Vh 1)11'!'/ Dougics 2 ami 2. Five ewo-: undo- J 8 mouths: J. Fleming Douglas 1 and 2. LINCOLN'. Tiie association gave a cup value £2 for b'ist rani of any age, and cup value £1 for b.'ht ewe of any age. Mr E. El worthy gives £."5 ~>a for most point*. Ham n1.0.-c :>i> months: Bruce Bros 1 C. Withell 2. ' ' Ji;im above Is months and undur 30 mor t'.'S: X Z. & A. Land Co., Levels, 1 and champion. C. Withell 2, J. Stnngl'ellow h.c, K:iiji under 18 months: Bruce Bros l" 2, and h.c, O. Withell c ' ' Two rams under 18 months : C. Withell 1. 2. and c, Bruce Bro.-j. h.c Two ewes under is months : Bruco Bro1, C. AYithdl 2, h.c, and c. Ewe under IS months : Bruco Bros. 1 •> aud champion, C. Withell h.c. Awl o, ' *'

ROMNEY MAHSH. Ram above 30 months .- C. G. Tripp 1. Ram under IS months: N.Z. &A. Land Co., Levels, 1 and 2. Two rams under 18 months : N.Z. & A. Land Co,, Levels, 1 and 2. Two ewes under 18 mouths : N.Z. &A. Land Co., Levels, 1 and 2 Ewe above 18 months : N.Z. & A. Land Co., Levels, 1. Ewe under 18 months: .N.Z. & A. Land Co., Levels, 1 and 2. Shropshire Downs. The association gave a special cup of £2 2a for most points. Mr W. Grant gave £2 2s for most points. Mr R. Parry gave £1 Is for best pen of three ewes under 18 months. Ram above 18 months: Rupert Parry 1 * and special prizes for most points. Ram under 18 months: Rupert Parry 1,2, and h.c. Ewe above 18 months with lamb at foot : W. Grant 1 and 2. Ewe under 18 months : W. Grant 1, Rupert Parry 2 and h.c. Three rams under 18 months: Rupert Parry 1, W. Grant 2. Three Ewea under 18 months: Rupert Parry 1 and special, W. Grant 2, Smith Bros, h.c In-bred Half-bred. The N.M. & A. Co. gave £5 5s for moat points. Three rams above 18 months : N.Z. & A. Land Co., Levels, 1, J. Stringfellow 2. Five rams under 18 months : N,Z. &A. Land Co., Levels, 1,2, and special, J. Stringfellow h.c. Three ewes above 18 months with lamb at foot : N.Z. & A. Land Co., Levels, 1 and 2. Five ewes under 18 months: N.Z. &A Land Co., Levels, 1 and 2, J. Stringfellow h.c. ■ Fat Sheep (for Freezing purposes). The Cbristchurch Meat Co. gave a ton of manure value £5 ss. and the association a second prize of £2 2s, to best pen of ten fat wethers or maiden ewes fit for freezing trade, property of a farmer, shown in wool, breed or particular cross notified. N.Z. & A. Land Co., Levels, 1 and 2. CATTLE.—Prizes £1 and 10s. Mr E. R. Guinness, vice-president, gave £3 3s for most prizes in aU classes of cattle. Messrs Ballantyne & Co. gave £2 2s for best dairy cow in full profit. The association gave £2 2s for best shorthorn bull, and £2s 2s for best Ayrshire bull. Hereford. Bull of any age: A. M. Clark 1,2, and h.c. Cow or heifer of any age, in calf or in milk :A. M. Clark 1,2, and h.c. Alderney. Bull of any age : D. McGrath's Nugget 1. Ayrshire. A special prize of £2 2s was given for the best ball in the yard. Bull calved since July, 1893: Robert Brown's Billy 1. Bull calved since July, 1891 : Robert Davie's Billy 1. Dry Cow in calf.- R. Brown 1, J. Venning 2, R, Davie h.c. Cow or heifer of any age in milk : R. Davie 2 and special, R. Brown 2. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1893 : Mrs Kennedy 1. Heifer calved since July, 1891 j R. Davie 1, F. Waugh 2. Any Breed. Dairy cow of any breed in milk: D. McGrath 1, W. A. Hobbs. 2. HORSES.—Prizes £2 and £l. Draught Horses. A prize of £5 5s was given for the best entire on the ground. A prize of £5 was given for the best j draught mare on the ground. l Mr J. C. Thierens, President, gave £5 ns ■rfor most points in draught horses. f Special Class —The Association gave a prize of £5 53 for the best entire with three of his progeny, three years old and under. The award in this class was based on the quality of the progeny only : J. Small's Lord Cranley 1 and champion. Entire horse: J. Small's Lord Cranley I, E. McGrath's Champion 2, James Little's Bloomfield and Jas. Renme's New Hopj he. Entire horse foaled since July Ist, 1892 : John Small's Glenlie 1 and champion, W. Earl's Young Champion 2, J. Canavan's Heather Jock h.c. Entire foaled since July Ist, 1893: John Small's Sir Colin. Entire foaled since July Ist, 1891: Ja3. Austin 1 and 2, G. D. Marsh Nobbie's h.c. Gelding:: Jas. Austin's Charlie 1, John Small's Wallace 2, Jas. Austin's Duke h.c , George E. Rhodes c. Gelding foaled since July Ist, 1893 : John Small 1. Mare in foal, or with foal at foot: Jno. Finlay's Kate I and champion, Jno. Small's Miss Palmer 2. Dry mare : R. Davie's Duches3 of Salisbury 1, Jno. Small's Flora c Filly foaled since July Ist, 1893: Jno. Small 1. Filly foaled since July Ist, 1881: Jno. Small 2. Pair of geldings in regular work : Jno. Small 1, George Rhodes 3. Pair of dry mares: R. Davie 1, Jno. Small 2, Wm. Guildford h.c Brood mare with two of her progeny: Jno. Small 1. Colt or Filly by Loch Gyle (Mr Donald Munro's f-pecial prize) .- G. D. Marsh's Nobbie 1. Other Horses. k A ptize of £3 3s waß given in classes Iboat thofoughbred and coaching stallions on the ground. The South Canterbury Licensed Victuallers' Association gave £5 os for most points in light horses. Messrs T. & J. Thomson gave £2 2s for the best lady rider. Thoroughbred stallion : Davidson & Co.'s Albury 1. Thoroughbred stallion foaled since Aug. Ist, 1892: William Deßenzy's Bang 2. Special class The association offered a prize of £5 to be given for the best hackney entire with three of his progeny, three year old and under : James King's Berlin 1. Coaching or trotting stallion : James King's Brooklyn 1, William Begg's Boomerang 2, F. Simmons' Cock o' the Walk h.c. Coaching stallion foaled since July Ist, 1892: Jacob Young's Oldenburg 1. Hackhey colt foaled since July Ist, 1893: H. Bliss's Barb 1, S. B. Norton 2. Hackney filly foaled since July Ist, ISO:; : Alex. Cromie 1. Hackney colt or filly foaled since July Ist, 1891: F. Langdon 1, F. Simmons 2 and

' Roadster or hack of any age, maro or gelding, up to list weight: A. J. LoCron's Pills I°. Roadster or hack of any age, maro or gelding, up to 13st weight: Jack Mee's Dan 1, George E. Rhodes' Mount Cook 2. Roadster or hack of any age, mare or gelding, up to 15st weight; William Evans' Bob 1. Lady's hack to be shown in side-saddle, and ridden by a lady f Frank C. Perry Victor 1 and Messrs T. & J. Thomson's prize, S. \ Mackenzie's Commander 2. 1 Single-harness horso, over I~> hands: Imm E T. Rhodes' Tommy 1, S. F. Smithhou's Aintree 2, Mr E. T. Rhodes' Nelly h.c, F. Simmona'a Charger c. Sin"le harness horse 15 hands and under : Mrs G. P. Wood's Bonny Jtau 2. Pair of buggy ponies under M hands, the property of "one. owner, to be driven together ; Henry Lee's Whisky and So la 1. Single harness pony under M hands : Norman Chisholru's Tommy 1, W. Blanchett's Nipper 2, William Eviun's Flora h.c. Marc for breeding weight-carrying hacks, in foal or with foal i<t foot: Jaires King 1, F. Simmon's 15lack Bess 2. Gob mare or gelding, not exceeding I") hands, shown in saddle and ridden: I'. W. Eiby's Patsy I, Mr* George E. Rhode*' Master Jack 2, John Hodley's Billy h.c. Pony entire horso under II hands: Win. Guildford's Lord Raglan i, Uon. Muuro 2.

Boy's pony, not above 13 hands, thoroughly quiet to ride: Master Timaru Rhodes' i: imson 1, Master Robert Mitchell's Prin- & .*s 2, Waster Jas. King e. Mr J. Price save a prize value £1 Is for t'f bi-.-t boy rider, the rider to be the owner o ' the pony. Boy'n pony, under Id hands, thoroughly a ik tto ride : Norman Ghisholm'a Tommy 1, William Evaus' Flora 2. Hunters. Heavy-weight hunter to carry 14st. Prizes, : ( : t and £2. To be ridden in the presence of tiie judges, previous to examination, over fair hunting fences ; three trials allowed: George .1". Rhodes' Mount Cook 1. Thomas Thomson's The Mount 2, John S. Rutherford's Pandora h.c.

I Light-weight hunter to carry list 71b. Friz;s, £1 and £2. To bo ridden in the presence of the judges, previous to exI a nination, over fair hunting fences ; three t rials allowed : W. Kernohan's Ballymena 1, Jack Mee's Dan 2, A. J. LeCren's Pills h.c. The S.C. Licensed Victuallers' Association gave £5 5s for best jumper on ground : W. Kernohan's Ballymena 1, W. Kernohan's Uoneaty h.c, George E. Rhodes' Mount ( ook and George McMillan's Waihoa c. DOGS.—Prizes £1 10s and 10s. Messrs Waddell & Crerar gave a new hat, value 10s 6d, for best smooth hair dog, and is similar prize for best rough-haired dog. Smooth-haired collie dog or bitch: J. Fraser 1 and special, D. McGrath 2, C. 3;«land h.c. Rough-haired collie dog or bitch : J. Holwell 1 and special, W. G. Smith 2 ■:id h.c, N. Sutherland c. PlGS.—Prizes £1 and 10s. Berkshire. Boar over 12 months : Geo. E. Rhodes 1. Boar under 12 months: Geo. E. Rhodes 2. Sow of any age : Geo. E. Rhodes 1. Sow under 12 monthf?: Geo. E. Rhodes 1. DAIRY PRODUCE.—Prizes £llos and 15s". Messrs G. & T. Young gave a piece of plate value £1 Is for most points in dairy produce, butter and cheese. Mr A. E. G. Rhodes gave a prize of £1 in the following classes :—Most points in fresh butter, most points in powdered butter, most points in salt butter, most points in fancy butter, best table cheese. Tho S.C. Woollen Manufacturing Co. gave a rug value 1£ guineas for best 31b powdered butter. 31b butter, without salt: Mrs R. Dawe 1 and 2, Miss Hunter h.c. 31b powdered butter: Mrs R. Dawe 1,2 and special, Miss Hunter h.c. Jar potted butter, 111 b.- Miss Hunter 1, h.c, and special, Mrs A. Hastie 2. Fancy butter, not leas than 21b : Miss M. Heffernan 1 and special. Cheese. Two cheese. 3, nob less than 201 b each, colonial: Inch Clutha Dairy Factory lan 1 c, Temuka Cheese Factory 2 and h.c. Two table cheeses, not to exceed 101 b each. £1 and 10s : Inch Clutha Dairy Factory 1 and 2, Temuka Cheese Factory h.c. and c. Bread.—Prizes £1 and 10s. Mr J. C. Oddie gave a trophy value £1 Is for best, loaf home-made' JEijread ■:■■: ■'''■' '. ' \ Loaf home-made bread, not less than lib: Mrs J. Mclnnes 1 and special, Mrs J. Small 2 and h.c, Miss Marsh c Scones. — Prizes £1 and 10s. The Atlas Milling Co. gave £2 2s for best plate 12 home-made scone:?: Mrs J. Hall 1, Mrs W. King 2, Mrs J. R. Bruce h.c. CURED AND PRESERVED MEATS.— Prizes, £l'los and 15s. Messrs Bower Sc Ferguson offered a piece of plate, value £1 Is, for most points in cured meats. Two sides of New Zealand-cured bacon (smoked): W. J. Hill 1, W. Tutton 2, R. Brookland h.c. Two sides of Now Zealand-cured bacon (tmsmokpd): C. A. Opie 1 and h.c, and special, W. J. Hill 2. Two hams, New Zealand-cured (smoked): 0. A. Opie 1 and 2, Dutaon & Co. h.c Two hams, New Zealand-cured (unsmoked : Dutson & Co. 1, C. A. Opie 2, W. J. Hill h.c. Two sides rolled bacon : W. J. Hill 1, Dutson & Co. 2, C. A. Opie h.c. Two sides pickled bacon : Dutson & Co. 1, W. Tutton 2 Sauces. —Prize £1 Is. Assortment locally-ma:lo sauces : J. Allpress I AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE.—Prizes, £1 and 10s. Mr S. Anderson gave a prize value £1 Is for most points in agricultural produce. The Timaru Milling Company gave a prize of £1 Is for best sample of winter wheat. Four bushels wheat (short berry): R. Kelland 1 and special. Sack Potatoes.- W. Greenaway 1, W. Greenaway, Jan., 2, M. Stack h.c. Twelve yellow globe mangolds : M. Stack I and 2. Twelve long red mangolds: M. Stack 1, J. Divan 2. Twelve carrots : R. Kelland 1, M. Stack 2. Sack Peas: M. Stask 1. Four bushels ryegrass : R:l. Kelland 1. Four bushels cocksfoot: M. Stack 1. Four bushels Italian ryegrass : Rd. Kelland 1,2, and special. Ihe Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association gave a prize of £5 for the best cample of not less than a sack of farmers' dressed cow grass or red clover grown and dressed in South Canterbury: G. D. Marsh 1.