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Timaru Herald, Volume VII, Issue 247, 9 October 1867, Page 4

New Advertisements. j gether for at least three months previous to the show N.B. — Thoroughbred is intended to mean reputed thoroughbred. PIGS. Ist Class— For the best boar of any age or breed 2nd Class— For the best breeding sow of any age or breed 3rd Class— For the best young sow, farrowed since January 1, 1867 4th Class — For the best young boar, farrowed since January 1, 1867 sth Class— For the best litter of pigs, of not less than six, not to exceed two months old There will be a prize medal given m each class for the two best exhibits m cattle, sheep, horses, and pigs. The Judges will highly commend the third if thought worthy. POULTRY. Ist Class— For the best pair of geese. 10s 2nd Class— For the best pair of turkeys, 10s 3rd Class— For the best pair of ducks, 10s 4th Class— For the best pair of Dorking fowls, 10s sth Class — For the best pair of Spanish fowls, 10s 6th Class — For the best pair of Cochin China fowls, 10s 7th Class — For the best pair of Hamburgh fowls, 10s Bth Class — For the best pair of fowls of any breed not included m the former classes, 10s 9th Class — For the best pair of pigeons, 5s FOR THE BEST SHEEP DOG, £1. IMPLEMENTS. Ist Class — For the best and cheapest plough of any make, a prize of £3 2nd Class— For the best and cheapest pair of heavy harrows, a prize of £1 3rd Class —For the best and cheapest pair of light harrows, a prize of £1 4th Class — For the best and cheapest drill, either for corn or seed, a prize of £1 sth Class — For the best and cheapest grubber or scarifier, a prize of £1 6th Class— For the best and cheapest chaffcutter, a prize of £1 7th Class — For the best and cheapest farm cart, a prize of £1 Bth Class — Eor the best and cheapest set of cart harness, leading and shaft, a prize of£l DAIRY PRODUCE, &c. For the best 3 lbs fresh butter — First prize 10s Second prize 5s For the best 56 lbs cheese (Colonial) — First prize 10s Second prize 5s For the best side of New Zealand cured bacon, £1 For the best two hams, New Zealand cured, £1 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. For the best three bushels of wheat, a prize of £5 For the best three bushels of barley, a prize of £3 For the best three bushels of oats, a prize of £3 For the best sack of turnips, a prize of £1 For the best sack of potatoes, a prize of £1 For the best sack of mangold-worzel, a prize of £1 For the best sack of carrots, a prize of £1 For the best sack of linseed, a prize of £1 For the best sack of peas, a prize of £1 For the best sack of beans, a prize of £1 ENTRANCE FEES. For each entry of horses, cattle, or sheep : Members, 10s ; all others, £1. Pigs : 5s and 10s. Poultry : 2s 6d. Cheese or butter : 2s and 4s. Implements: Members, 53; all others, 10s. In cases where the prizes offered exceed £1, the entrance fee will be ss ; under £1, 2s 6d. All entries to be made with the Secretary on or before the 23rd October. No entry can be received after that date, and the Committee will m no case consider an entry valid unless the fees be paii at the time of making it. Exhibitors m private classes will not be called upon to pay entrance fees; and extra stock or implements, which cannot be exhibited m any of the advertised classes, will be admitted free, with the consent of the Stewards. GENERAL REGULATIONS. 1. All implements to be on the ground by 10 o'clock on Monday, October 28th, on which day the implements will be tried. 2. All cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry to be on the ground by 9 o'clock on Wednesday, October 30. 3. All horses to be on the ground by 10 o'clock on Wednesday, October 30. 4. All horses must be haltered and led, and.one man must be m attendance with each lot of horned cattle. 5. All servants m charge of stock admitted free, and subject to the order of the Stewards. 6. Exhibitors will be required to state as accurately as possible, at the time of entry, the date of birth of all stock m classes where the age is specified ; also m sheep, the date of shearing. 7. Pedigree of all thoroughbred horses must be deposited with the Secretary at the time of making entry. 8. Exhibitors of poultry will be required to find their own pens. 9. Exhibitor of grain to state the quantity he holds for sale and the price he will dispose of the same. 10. No stock or implements exhibited to be removed from the yard until four o'clock on the day of Show, except with the consent of the Stewards. 11. The Stewards will not under any cir cumstances, hold themseves responsible for loss, damage, or misdelivery of stock or implements exhibited at the Show. 12. In the event of there being no competition m any class, no prize will be given unless the Judges certify to particular merit. Power is also reserved to withhold a prize where the Judges consider it ought not to be awarded for want of sufficient merit. 12. All protests must be left with the Secretary before 2 o'clock on the day of Show. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE JUDGES. In "Merino sheep," the Judges are required to take into consideration the following points:—' Fineness, length, closeness and quality of staple; also symmetry and frame of the