THE PASORAL SHOW.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume 6, Issue 509, 2 December 1876, Page 2

THE PASORAL SHOW.

The sixth annual exhibition of stock, Ac., held bythe Wairarapa Association, took place at TaUherenikau on the race course on Thursday, and was as a whole in advance of any prevrous .how both in the number and qualify of the exhibits. The weather was splendid, the attendance of visitors satisfactory, and the unanimous verdict of all present wab that the show was a good one. Tauherenikan was awake early that morning. About 3 a.m. stock commenced to arrive and from that time to 9 a.m. the process of penning was in active operation, taxing to the full the energies of the Stewards and Secretary. The Pens. Are somewhat old and rough, and though they answered their purpose on this occasion a good ideal of confusion and loss of time was experienced which might bo avoided for the future if permanent pens of a better class were erected and permanent numbers attached to them. A little after eight o’clock p.m. a Bbeaxfasi was prepared at the Tauherenikan Hotel for the Judges andStowatfcfftohdwmwmar-

tiou, as it was got ap in a manner which did infinite credit to the host and hostess o{ that establishment. Many of the Stewards were too busy in the yards to do justice to the good things prepared for them, but even with this drawback the breakfast was a success. After breakfast the Judging

commenced and on no former occasion was it got through so expeditiously andsatisfactoriyl. There has hitherto been general complaints of the dilatoriness of judges, but on this occasion it was generally remarked that the Judges were not only careful but active and energetic. At the conclusion of the judging a

• LcNcn was served in the grand stand by Mr Faber of the Victoria Hotel, to Which the Judges, Stewards, &c., sat down, Mr Pharazyn, the President, occupying the chair. The proceedings were not of a formal character, and time was devoted to satisfying appetites, the usual complimentary speeches incident to such occasions being dispensed with. Mr Faber provided a substantial cold lunch and his bar at the grand stand was well patronised throughout the day. In another booth Mr Barratt provided hot dinners and tea and lemonade at a moderate charge, and drew, as he deserved to do, a considerable amount of custom. The grand stand was enlivened by the Stonested Brass Band, which kindly consented, at the request of the Stewards, to provide music for the assemblage. Everybody appeared to enjoy themselves. The. Secretary and Stewards worked hard, and though there were one or two hitches in the general arrangements consequent upon the unusual number of exhibits, the general result was highly satisfactory. One of the hitches which excited some comment was that of the

Catalogues, which consisted of eight pages, and was delivered on the ground four pages at a time, the lost four pages not arriving till after lunch. The late period at which entries were received, the great number of them, and the corrections which had subsequently to be made to them rendered it impossible for the Secretary to prepare the copy for (he printers in time to ensure the proper publication of the catalogues. The printers when they got the copy went to work and did their best, but it was found impossible to get the whole of the catalogue on the ground at the appointed time, and there was consequently a good deal of grumbling on this score. We now come to the exhibits. The show of Horses was on the whole very satisfactory. The thoroughbreds were well represented, the draught horses were equal to any that any that could be brought together in the Island, and the hacks and ponies were generally admired by both judges and visitors. In the class Thoroughbreds there were four entries, Kakapo Ist, Barbarian 2nd, Blair Athol highly commended, and Premier. The respective merits of these four horses have been canvassed throughout the district for many months, and as far as we can learn no general verdict has been arrived at. They are all horses of which the Wairarapa may be proud, and if on this occasion Barbarian and Premier are placed below Kakapo, we are assured that at the Christchurch show there was not a more attractive and prepossesfiug horse than the last named one, and the two former ones have a large circle of admirer throughout the district, which they are certain to maintain. The other thoroughbreds exhibited were a yearing colt, Matahi, shewn by Mr W. Lowes. A mare, Banshee, exhibited by Mr James Macara, to which a first prize was awarded and a second mare from the same exhibitor named Duchess, which was highly commended.

DRAUGHT HORSES. Stallion over 4 years.—lst, Cookburn’s Young Lofty; 2nd, Walter Morrison’s Sir William Wallace; highly commended, J. Donald’s Melbourne. There were six entries in this class. Mr Cockbum as usual won a first prize, and Sir William Wallace deserved the place he obtained, having improved much in condition since the sire horse show held early in November. Draught Colt, 3 years.—Mr Jas. Macara's Stanley, highly commended. This fine colt would doubtless have carried off a first prize had there been competition in his class.

Hraught Colt, 2 years.—One entry by Mr E. Yule, commended.

Hraught Colt, 1 year.—One entry by Mr T. Kempton, jun. Hry Mare, over 4 years.—Two entries. Ist, Mr Tancred’s Gipsy; 2nd, Mr Knight’s Blossom. Mare and Foal.—Two entries by Messrs T. Kempton, jun., and R. Barton. No prize awarded. Fiily, 2 years.—Two entries. Ist, Mr R. Robinson’s Bainty Violet: 2nd, Mr Yule’s filly. Best Pair Plough Horses.—P. Tancred’s Kate and Jess, highly commended. Miscellaneous Houses. Roadster Stallions.—3 entries. Ist, W Mitchell’s Tronbador; 2nd 8. Gedding’s Royal Highlander; special prize, R. Barton’s Bryan O'Lynn. Hackney Mare, in Foal.—l entry. R. Barton, highly commended. Carriage Gelding.—l entry. M. F. Baird’s Guy, highly commended. Hraught Mare in Harness.—l entry. W. Mitchell’s Major. Hacks.—There were ten entries, and ten finer hacks are not often seen together. The judging of these created considerable interest. Mr H. Gillies carried off the Ist prize with Kangaroo, Mr A. Gillies the 2nd with Robin Hood, and Mr Hmtnmond’s Warrior was highly commended. The other competitors were: Mr Bidwill’s Ngapuki, Mr Mitchell’s Rainbow, Mr Mitchell’s Popgun, Mr H, McMaster’s Tui, Mr H. McMaster’s Anthony Trollope, Mr Baird’s Strop, and M Barton’s “ Hack Mare.”

Pony Stallions under 14 hands.—Sentries. Ist, Mr Barton’s Frantic; 2nd, Mr Barton's Fury; highly commended, Mr Tanored’s General Spec. Boy’s Pony under 18 hands.—There were six entries, but the judges found a difficulty in making awards in this class, as the standard (13 hands) was, in the best exhibits, exceeded.

Judges of Hobbes.—A. Young, and B. Brown. Fdbe-beed Cattle. Bull calved since Ist July, 1878.—1 entry. D, MoMaster, Red Prince H., Ist prize. Bull calved since Ist July, 1874.—2 entries. Ist, Mr D. MoMaster’s Manetho; 2nd Mr J. Martin’s Count BiamaicL. Bull calved since Ist July, 1876.—2 entries. Ist, Mr D. McMaster’s Vocel: 2nd, D. MoMaster’s Defiance, Cow, any age.—3 entries. Ist, D. MoMaster’s Candour; 2nd, J. Martin’*Selina. Heifer calved since Ist July, 1873.—0ne entry by Mr J. Martin. Heifer calved since Ist July, 1874. 1 entry. Mr J. Martin’s Miss Belle Ist prize. Heifer calved since Ist July, 1876.—D. McMaster’s Phoebe Ist prize. Heifer calved since Ist January, 1875.—2 entries. Ist, D. MoMaster’s Piako. CATTLE—NOT THOBODOHBBBD. Heifer calved since Ist July, 1878.—1 entry. Messrs Beetham's Primrose highly commended. Heifer calved since Ist July, 1874.—1 entry. Messrs Beetham's Zalama, commended. Bull, any age.—B entries. R. Yule Ist; Mr Bidwill 2nd ; Mr Bidwill commended. Bull calved since since Ist July, 1874.—1 entry by Messrs Beetham.

Bull calved since Ist July 1875.—4 entries. Ist G. Hunter; 2nd D. MoMaster; commended J. Martin.

Cow any age.—7 entries. Ist Messrs Beetham; 2nd J. Martin; highly commended, D. MoMaster.

Milch Cow.—4 entries. Ist, Means Beethan.; 2nd Messrs Beetham.

Heifer, calved since July, 1873.- 7 entries. Ist and 2nd Messrs Beetlmiu. Fa t Cattm!. Bullocks—o entries. Messrs Beetham Ist and 2nd; Mr Bidwill highly commended. Heifer.—Four entries. Ist, Beetham; 2nd, Hume; highly commended, D. McMaster. The cattle exhibits as a whole were very good, there was plenty of competition, and both quantity and quality were m the pens. Messrs J. Barber, A. McKenzie, and Pollock were judges for fat cattle, and Messrs D. Buchanan, J. Morrison, and C. Cameron (Turakina) for all other cattle. Sheep—wring. 3 Hams, 2-tooth.—3 entries. Ist C. A. Vallance. | 1 Bam, 2- tooth.—A entries. Ist and 2nd C. A. Vallauce. 8 Bams, 4-tooth.—l entries. Ist G. M, Waterhouse, 2nd C. A. Vallanoe. 1 Bam, 4-tooth.—l entries. Ist G. M. Waterhouse; 2nd 0. A. Vallanoe. 3 Ewes, 2-tooth.—2 entries. Ist Vallanoe; 2nd Barton.

1 Ewe, 2-tooth,—2 entries. Ist Vallanoe, 2nd Barton. 3 Ewes, 4-tooth,—3 entries. Ist and 2nd C. A. Vallance. 1 Ewe, 4 tooth.—Sentries. Ist and 2nd C. A. Vallanoe. Lxicestebs. 3 Bams, 2 tooth.—One entry. Ist, G. Hunter. 1 Bom, 2 tooth.—One entry. Ist, G. Hunter. 1 Bam, 4 tooth.—Twoentries. Ist, G. Hun - tnr; 2nd, J. Donald. 3 Ewes, 2 tooth.—One entry. Ist, G. Hunter, 1 Ewe, 2 tooth.—Twoentries. Ist, G.Hunter ; 2nd, D. McMaster. Cotswold. 8 Bams, 2 tooth.—Two entries. Ist, J. D. Canning; 2nd. G. Hunter. 1 Bam, 2 tooth. —Three entries. Ist, J. D. Canning; 2nd, G. Hunter. 8 Boms, 4 tooth,—One entry, Ist, J. D. Canning. 1 Ram, 4 tooth.—Two entries. Ist, J. D. Canning; 2nd, Waterhouse.

3 Ewes, 2 tooth.—One entry. Ist, G. Hunter.

1 Ewe, 3 tooth.—Two entries, Ist, O, Hunter.

3 Ewes, 4 tooth.—One entry, let, Q. M. Waterhouse. 1 Ewe, 4 tooth.—One entry. Ist, G. M. Waterhouse. Lincoln 3 Bams, 2 tooth.—Seven entries. Ist, J. Gilligan; 2nd, do. 1 Ram, 2 tooth.—Nine entries. lst,J. Gilligan ;J2nd, do. 1 Bam, 4 tooth.—Five entries. Ist, Beetham; 2nd, Gilligan. 3 Ewes, 2 tooth.—Five entries. Ist, McMaster; 2nd, Hunter. 1 Ewe, 2 tooth.—Seven entries. Ist, McMaster; 2nd. Hunter. 3 Ewes, 4 tooth.—Seven entries. Ist, Beethorn ; 2nd, Bee tham. 1 Ewe, 4 tooth.—Eight entries. 2hd, Beetham; commended, Barton. Romney Maksh. 3 Rams, 2 tooth.—Nineteen entries. Ist, 2nd, and highly commended, C. Pharazyn. 1 Ram, 2 tooth.—Eight entries. Ist and 2nd, C. Pharazyn. 3 Bams, 4 tooth.—Four entries. Ist, Bidwill ; 2nd firaithwaite. 1 Ram. 4 tooth.—Four entries. Ist and 2nd, Bidwill; highly commended, Braithwaite.

3 Ewes, 2 tooth.—Two entries. Ist and 2nd, Bidwill.

1 Ewe, 2 tooth.—Three entries, Ist, Lowes; 2nd, Bidwill. 3 Ewes, 4 tooth.—Three entries. Ist, Barton ; 2nd, Bidwill. 1 Ewe, 4 tooth.—Three entries. Ist, Bidwill ; 2nd, Barton. Fat Sheep. Seven entries—lst, Messrs Beetham; 2nd, Messrs Beetham; highly commended, Mr D. McMaster. Sheep have ever been the strong point of the Wairarapa shows, and never in a more marked manner thon on the present occasion. It was gratifying to notice that Mr Canning's exhibits from Napier were successful in gaining honors, that Mr Gilligan’a enterprise with respect to his recent importations was rewarded, and that Mr G. Hunter, as he invariably does, secured a fair proportion of prizes. The fat sheep were splendid, and far in advance of previous exhibits. The judging of the sheep was entrusted to the following gentlemen:— Lincolns. T, Mason, (Hntt) and Lyaaght (Christohurohl. Merino’s, H. Braithwate, and McCoy (Wellington).

Cotswold, and Romneys, Stillborn, (Whareama) W. Buchanan, and G. fieethain. The judging was carefully and conscientiously done and in no instance did we bear of an award being challenged. nos. Berkshire Boar, 4 entries, 1.0. Hunter, 2. J. Wilkie. Berkshire Sows, 4 entries, 1. and 2. Q. Hunter, C. Gundy, Sen., highly commended. Sow any breed, 3 entries, 1. D. Wilford, 2. J. H. Corbett. Litter of pigs, 2 entries, 1. J. Gundy. The Judges of the above were Messrs Barber, Pollock, and McKenzie, and the chief honors were carried off by Wellington and Hutt competitors. PODLTBT. Brahmas 2 entries, by Messrs D. MoMaster and M. F. Baird. babbit noos. Eight entries exhibited by Messrs Wyllie Girdlestone, Eempton, and Wilkie, the firs* prize was awarded to a Spaniel bitch of M r Wythe's, and the 2nd to a dog belonging t° Mr T. Eempton, Jun. DfPLXUENTS, A first prize was awarded to Mr P. Gray, Masterton for a single furrow plough, a pair of heavy harrows were exhibited by Mr. Mitchell, and a buggy was exhibited by Mr Black A Co. It will be seen that in thi« class there were few exhibits and no competition. SADDLE BT.

In saddlery exhibits considerable enterprise was displayed by Mr R. B. Armstrong, of Carterton and Mr D. Cameron, of Featherston—Each of these two saddlers fitted np stalls on which to display their wares. Mr Cameron had a large and varied stock of English and Colonial saddlery which would have done credit to a more pretentions district than the Wairarapa with respect to its quality and workmanship. Mr Armstrong, came out too very strongly. He had a splendid set of colonial bi«iV> saddles of various patterns. The excellence of his work, the moderate prices fixed to his goods and their suitability for the trade of the district were generally admitted and the judges Messrs Young, and B. Brown after a careful examination declared themselves unable to decide whether the palm should be awarded to Carterton or Featherston. Either collection in their opinion was worthy of a first prize and ultimately they agreed to give that award to each exhibitor. Mr Armstrong also obtaineda first prise for a set of cart harness Wellington made. Both Featherston and Carterton have reason to be proud of the display made by their respective saddlers, but another year must determine the Wairarapa premiership in this branch.

SUCTION aiT.«c A new feature of the Show this year was the number of auction sales connected there* with. About 9p.m. Mr B.Lucas opened the hall with some of Mr E. Barton's *»l»fl«Ht The reserve placed on them however was not bid so that they ware bought in the aamawaa the oase with many othar lots sale IndmUng tba tenssw K—ih«lU tod by Mr D. MeMtotaTAppaseatlr MV at the pceeeot time is wn dtoMlm pedigree. Km Wyllto Ml titalmtonl

did a bn.-Ot Wmni with their uln disposing rapidly ol Messrs Canning ami Gilligans exhibits the cotswol.l sheep of the format, and the lin coins of the latter exhibitor appeared to be in demand, though the price* pud for them were very moderate.

The following were the sales effected by Mr Girdlestone on behalf of his firm ; they amounted in the aggregate to over £700: J. D. Conning's Cotswold Sheep. Lot 1. 3 2-tooth Ist prize rams. £5 6* each; lot 2. 1 2-tooth Ist prize ram,£7 6s; lot 8. 84tooth first prize rams, £6 15s each ; lot 4- 1 4-tooth, first prize ram £lO 10s, bought by Mr Hume. Mr Vallanoe purchased 4 hoggets at £6 each, and 4at £4 10 each; Mr Beynolds bought 4at £4 10s each. Mr Francis 8 4-tooth rams at £4 Cs each ; Mr Hume a pen of 4at £6 each; and Mr Snell a pen of 4 at £3 each.

Mr Oilhgan’s Lincoln stock were then put up. 8 2-tooth hoggets were bought by Mr Bannister at £ls each; and Mr Wardell bought a similar lot at the same price. Mr Martin obtained a first prize ram at £ls, and Mr Bannister the second prize ram of the same class for £lB. An imported ram. Kirkham breed, was knocked down to Mr Martin for £l6, and a second one for £l2 to the same purchaser. In cattle Mr Girdlestone sold Messrs Beetham’s bull, Enchanter to the Hon G. M. Waterhouse for £3B 10s. Mr Martin's bull. Comet, was sold for £l6 to Mr Cooper, soda white cow (2nd prize) fell to the same purchaser at £lB.

Mr Girdlestone sold for Mr Walter Brown of Wellington, the thoroughbred mare Duchess to Mr H. McMaster for £B7, and the wellknown racer, Nectar, to Mr Gilligan for £IOO,

The last excitement of the day was a httie amateur

BACK JCWPIKO, by volunteers whoee powers appeared to be almost entirely confined to breaking the rails of the Baee Course fencing. Several of tba hones would not jump at all, though every encouragement was offered by the by standers who threw coats, hats, sticks, and other missels at them, others who the attempt generally caught the rails with their hind legs when they did not carry Ua m away with their forequarters. It was a sorry spectacle, though an occasional spill lent excitement to it. About 4 p. m. the grounds began to clear. The visitors were orderly, end the three eon- .k stables in attendance hail little or woehtng to J do. Mr T. Frethey, the Secretary, as nsurir worked bard to make things go smoothly, and though in one or two instances there were slight drawbacks, they wen due to the fact that more work than one man could perform fell upjn hie sLoalden. A larger umber of stewards is required for a show of the character held yesterday, aud their work should be clearly defined and allotted. At present there is but little organisation of the material available for working the Annual Show.