WESTERN DISTRICT A. & P ASSOCIATION.

Western Star, Issue 903, 6 December 1884, Page 2

WESTERN DISTRICT A. & P ASSOCIATION.

CATTLE SHOW, President, M. Instone, Esq.; Vice-President, W. Hopcroft, Esq.; Treasurer, Jas. Eullarton, Esq.; Directors, Messrs W. Walker, Robert Baird, R. Hazlett, W. K. Hazlett, J. R. Turnbull, John Lindsay, Jas. Henderson, D. Collie, R. Foster, D. Younger, John Walker, George Reid, J. W. Hamilton, F. Sutton, A. Calder, John Hall, John .Murdoch, P. Teviotdale, James H. Young, Theophilus Daniel, F. Drabble, R. Mackinnon,Garden (Paihi), H. Hirst, A. McPherson, G. Printz, C. Basatian, J. C. Ellis, Lloyd (Fairview), Taylor (Invercargill), Johnston (Groper’s Bush), Johnston (Wrey’sßnsh), P. S. Cullen. T. T. Brownell, John Mclntyre, Ross Robertson, 8. Hodgkinson, James Hay, John R. Mills, Allan Carmichael, James Mackintosh, D. MoCallum, John Officer, Jas. Gardner, D. Fraser, John Ay.son, Humphrey Howells, Andrew Bums, R. Pennington, W. Saunders (Drummond), John AVoods (Oreti), A. AVard, John Crockett, John McFarlane, Allan Jones, Kenneth Fraser, James Deacon, Richard James. Capt. Stevens. The fifth annual exhibition of lire "stock, dairy and farm produce, agricultural implements, &c., under "the auspices of the above association came off in the grounds, RiA-erton, on Wednesday last. The entries were not quite so numerous as those of former years, while the attendance also showed a falling off. It is not easy to account for the decrease in the number of exhibits, except upon the ground of want of interest on the part of the settlers, in several of the classes the show was not a fair representation of the stock in the district, and, as was remarked by several prominent settlers,

there were lota of animals in the dia. trict that would have carried off the honors against the prizetakers had they been shown. The draught horses were particularly weak, and the cattle were not up to the mark, while poultry were almost conspicuous by their absence, there being only some half-a-dozen entries in the fifteen classes offered for competition. The falling off in the attendance may be attributed to the threatening appearance of the weather, heavy rain having fallen early ia the morning, which doubtless prevented a large number from putting in an appearance who under more favorable circumstances would have been present. As the day wore on, however, there was a great improvement in this respect, and from eight o’clock onwards the weather was of the most suitable description. Of course from the opponents of country shows we shall be prepared to see the decrease referred to used as an argument in favor of doing away with such exhibitions in favor of the metropolitan event; but such reasoning was completely demolished by Mr J. Mclntyre in responding to a toast at the dinner in the evening. He maintained that su«h shows acted as feeders to the metropolitan event, and pointed to the fact that until the establishment of the country shows the Invercargill institution had always been in a languishing condition. It is admitted by those best able to ]udge that there has been a great improvement in the quality of the stock in the district since the establishment of the show, and if the institution can be credited with inducing such a desirable result, it is worthy the warm support of the community as a whole, and the farming and pastoral classes in particular.

The arrangements for the reception of exhibits were of the most complete character, which prevented the slightest approach to confusion. The officers of the Association, headed by the President, Vice-President and Secretary, are to be complimented upon attaining complete success in that respect. Of course the bulk of the visitors were from the country, and as usual the ladies were well represented, Mr W. Towler, of the Railway Hotel, had the booth, and also supplied excellent luncheon; and Mr Gregg, of Invercargill, had his large marquee on the ground, where was dispensed fruit, confectionery and non-alcoholic drinks. Good order prevailed throughout, and it is satisfactory to state that no accident marred the pleasure of the day. It may be suggested, however, as a precautionary measure, that in future jumping competitions the area should be fenced off, otherwise there is great liability to accident, as it was more owing to good fortune than otherwise that some of the spectators did not sustain serious injury during this contest. An attempt made by a member of the fraternity to practice his peculiar industry was speedily put down. HOUSES, The draught entries, if not numerously represented, were good in quality. Mr McCallum elected to compete in the aged class with his three-year-old colt Western Star (by Prince of Wales out of his grand mare Damsel, imported), but Beaconsfield (a new importation by Messrs Calder and Cupples) took the judges’ eye. In his own class, however, Western Star was awarded the honors against Mr J. Mclntosh’s well-come colt Salisbury (by Lord Salisbury, dam Mata by Thane of Clyde, got by Blair’s Champion). With a pedigree like that Salisbury ought to make a name for himself. Mr John Lindsay was the only exhibitor in the two-year-old class by a get of Wait-a-Wee’s out of his imported mare Blossom, and a first prize was awarded. Although Mr Lindsay had a large number of stock entered, it is worthy of remark that, with the exception of the rams, every hoof he had on the ground was bred by himself. Under such circumstances it is greatly to his credit that he took the prize for the highest aggregate in all claaes with 39 points, the next highest being Mr J. Hay with 34 points. Although entered, Mr M'Callum did not show his yearling by Accountant out of Damsel, which is said to be a very promising youngster. Messrs Lindsay, MTntyre and Morton carried off the principal prizes for mares and geldings. Mr Lindsay’s Farmer again took the prize in his class. Mr J. L. Wilson’s Campden was the only representative of thoroughbred entires. In the

same class of mares Mr K. Fraser took first with a very handsome daughter of Totara. Roadsters were but indifferently represented, but the harness horses showed up well. Six very fine lady’s hacks were entered, and as they are mounted and ridden in the ring the spectacle is always a popular one. The veteran Paddv once more distinguished himself by carrying off first honors. Messrs Calder and Cupples’ Beaconsfield was awarded the special prize for the best horse in the yarJ. Some dissatisfaction was expressed at entire horses being allowed to compete for this prize, as practically the effect was to exclude all other horses. The jumping competition was well contested, there being eleven entries.

CATTLE. The entries in this class were principally confined to shorthorn, Ayrshire and crossbreds. Great interest was felt as to the result of the contest in the aged shorthorn bull class, but they were placed in exactly the same order as the same exhibits last year, and Mr Prints had again to be content with third honors for Oxford Wild Eyes. It will be interesting to note whether the judgement that placed them in the order named will be sustained at the Invercargill show, or whether as, was the case last year, it will be reversed. Mr J. Hay carried off nearly all the honors in the Ayrshire class, with some very fine stock. Hereforda were unrepresented, and polled Angus cla«s had onlv three exhibits, amongst which was Mr W. A. Lyon’s bull—a fine specimen of the breed. The crossbreds [showed up fairly well, aod

there were some decent exhibits of butcher meat.

SHEBP. Messrs Baird and Lindsay were the only exhibitors of merinos, and Mr Sutton had the Lincoln class all to himself. Mr McCrostie had some very fine Leicesters, the only other competitor in the class being Mr J. W. Hamilton. There was a very good display of Romney Marsh sheep by Mr H. Hodgkinson and Mr P. It. Boyd, tbe former taking all the prizes. Mr Boyd showed a ram in the aged class from Reid of Elderslie’s famous flock, hut it failed to carry off honors against his opponent’s exhibit. Mr Grieve was the only exhibitor of Hampshire Downs. There was. a good show of crossbreds and fat sheep. Mr Hatch’s cup for the best pen of sheep adapted for freezing purposes was awarded to Mr W. A. Lyon, after good competition. GENERAL. There was a better show of pigs than usual, both as regards quality and quantity. As already remarked, Poultry was exceedingly weak. Dairy Produce and Hams were creditable, and there was good competition. Porthe highest aggregate in butter and cheese Mr J. Lindsay and Mrs McKay tied. Messrs Whittinghara Bros, and Intone exhibited a very fine collection of Corbet’s agricultural machinery, for which they are agents; and Messrs Reid and Grey also exhibited a number of their well-known and serviceable implements. A “ Challenge ” backdelivery reaper, by Hornsby and Sons, was exhibited by the agents, Mosers Carswell, White, and Co. Under the heading of “ Local Industries,” Mr J. Steel exhibited a set of light harness manufactured by Mr A. Ireland, ‘of handsome pattern and excellent workmanship. The following is the

PRIZE LIST. HORSES. Judges: Messrs S Young (Mosgiel) and B Muir (North Taieri). Stewards : Messrs Baird, W Hazlett, and P Cullen. DRAUGHT HOUSES. Best Entire Horse, 3 years old and upwards : lot prize, £3 3s; 2nd, £1 10s; 3rd bon cer—Calder and Cupples’ Lord Beaconsfield,l; D M'Callum’s Western Star, him cer. Two entries. Best Entire Horse, 3 years old : Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1 10s—D M'Callum’s Western Star, 1; John M'lntosli’s Lord Salisbury, hon cer. Two entries. Beat Entire Colt, 2 years o'd: Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—John Lindsay, 1. One entry. DRAUGHT MASKS. Best Brood Mare, 3 years old and upwards, apparently in foal or with foal at foot: Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—John Lindsay, 1 and 2; J Mclntyre, 3. Four entries. Best Yeld Mare, any age : Ist prize, £2los; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—J Hay’s Maud, 1; J Lindsay, 2; W M'Kenzie, 3. Six entries, t Beet Three-year-old Draught Mare: Ist prize, £2; 2nd £1; 3rd, hon cer—J Lindsay, 1. One entry. Best Two-year-old Filly: Ist prize, £llos j 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—G Morten, I and 3. Three entries. GELDINGS. Best Draught Gelding : Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—J Lindsay, 1; W McKenzie, 2; J Mclntyre, 3. Five entries. Best Draught mare or Gelding, under 15 hands—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 j 3rd, hon cer —C Milligan, 1; H Molloy, hon cer. Two entries. Best pair Geldings or Mares, or Mare and Gelding: let prize, £2; 2nd. £1 j 3rd, hon cer—J Lindsay, 1; J Mclntyre, Lon c?r. Three entries. THOROUGHBREDS. Best Entire, any age : Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—James L Wilson’s Campden, 1. One entry. Beet Mare or Filly: Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—K Fraser, 1; J Molloy* hon cer. Three entries, ROADSTERS. Best Roadster (to be saddled and mounted in the ring) : Ist prize, £1 10s; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—J. Hay, 1; W A Lyon, 2; A Hodgkinson, 3. Five entries. Best Pony under 14 hands: Ist prize, £110s; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—J. Mclntyre, 1; W A Lyon, hon cer. Two entries. Best Light Harness Horse, 15 hands and upwards: £1 10a; 2nd, £l, 3rd, hon ocr— J Mclntyre, 1; A Calder, 2 ; A Jones, 3.Four entries. Best Light Harness Horse, under 15 hands; lot prize £1 10a; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—A Calder, 1; R W Glendinning, 3; J Steel, 3. Nino entries. _ Best Lady’s Hack, any age (mounted and ridden by a lady in the ring): Ist prize, £2 10s; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer-—M Hayes, 1; J Molloy, 2 ; A Calder, 3. Six entries. Special prize: Best Horse in yard, Cup £3 3s—Calder and Cupples’ Beaconsfield, 1, Jumping—W Walker, 1; W Hodgson, 2; R W Glendinning, 3. Eleven entries. CATTLE.

Judges: Messrs Jas Milne (Edendale), Andw Hannah (Otautau). Stewards: Messrs Lindsay, J Walker, W Walker, and Younger.

SHORT HORNBD. •• ; ; Best Bull, 3 years old and upwards: Ist prize, £2 10s ; 2nd, £1 10s; 3rd, hon cer—W Patterson’s roan Hastings, 1; C McDougal’s Duke of Gordon, 2; G Printz’s Oxford Wildeyes, 3. Four entries. Best Bull, calved after Ist July, 1883 ; Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10a ; 3rd, hon cer—J Mclntyre, 1; G Printz, 2; A Beaven, 3. Four entries. Best Cow, apparently in calf, not in milk; Ist prize, £2; second, £1; 3rd, hon. cer—A Beaven’s Duchess, 1; A Beaven, 2; G Printz 3. Four entries.

Best Heifer, calved after Ist July 1883 • Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s; 3rd, hon cer—A Beaven. 1; R. Hazlett, 2. Three entries Best Yearling Heifer: Ist Prize, £1; 2nd 10s; 3rd, hon cer—A Beaven, 1. Two entries.

AYRSHIRE. Best two-year-old Bull: Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon ccr—J Hay, 1. Two entries. Best Bull calved after Ist July, 1883 : Ist prize, £1; second, 10s ; 3rd, honcer— JHav 1. Two entries. ‘ ’ Best Cow in milk : Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd £l* 3rd, honcer—J Hay, 1,2, and 3. Six entries! Best Cow apparently in calf, not in milk: Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hou cor—-J Hav 1 and 2; J Lindsay, 3. Six entries. r , two y eai ' s old, calved after Ist July, 1882 : Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s; 3rd °tj Ha y> b a,1( l 3. Four entries. ’ Best one-year-old Heifer: Ist prize, £1; iOs; 3rd, hon ccr. J Hay, 1 and 2; J \v Hamilton, 3. Pour entries. ROLLED AXGUS. Best Bull, 3 years old and upwards: Ist prize, £2 10s ; 2nd, £110s; 3rd, hon ccr-W A Lyou, 1. Quo entry. Best Cow apparently in calf, not in milk • Ist prize £2; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer-d Campbell, 1. Two entries. CROSSBRED. Brat Cow, in C;ll f or mi]k . lsfc p . £2 . -ud, £1; 3rd, lion ccr—P S Cullen, 1• J W Hamilton, 2 ; B Hancock, 3. Seven entries. Best Cow apparently in calf, not in milk'Ist prize, £1 10s; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hoc corW A Lyon, 1; G Stevens, 2; J Marshall 3. xv me entries. ’ Besfc two years calved aftef Jot

July, 1882 ; Ist prize, £llos ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, ton cer—B Hazlett, 1. Two entries. Best one-year-old heifer: Ist prize, £1; ; 2nd, 10s; 3rd, hon cer—J Lindsay,!; JW Hamilton, 2. Three entries. EAT STOCK. Best Fat Bullock; Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s; 3rd, hon cer-J W Hamilton. 1. One entry. Best Fat Cow: Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s; 3rd, hon cer—-J Lindsay, 1; J Mclntyre, 2, C Campbell, 3. Five entries. SHEEP. Judges : Messrs Angus MoNeil (Forest Hill), John Ayson (Wainmtnku), and James Ferguson (Morton Mains). Stewards : Messrs Collie and Boss BobertsonJIBBIKO. Best Bam, 4-tooth and over: Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—J Lindsay, 1. iwo Best pen of three Ewes with’lambs at foot: Ist prize, £2; 2nd. £1; 3rd, hon cer—J Lindsay, L. Three entries. HKCOX.IT. Best Earn, 4-tooth and over; Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—F Sutton, 1; F Sutton, hon cer. Three entries. Best Bam, 2-tooth : Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 ; 3rd, hon cer—F Sutton, 1. Three entries. liEICBBTKK. Best Leicester Bam, 4-tooth and over :Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—J McCrostie, 1 ; J McCrostie; hon cer. Three entries. Best 2-tf’oth Bam : Ist. prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer —J McCrostie, 1; J McCrostie, f'hon oer. Three entries. Best pen of three Ewes with lambs at foot: Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—J McCrostie, 1 ; J McCrostie, hon cer. Three entries. , _ , . •• Best pen of three 2-(ooth Ewes ; Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer —J McCrostie, 1; Ji McCrostie, hon cer. Three entries, , I ' ’ BOMNSV MAESH. ! 3 Best Bam, 4-tooth and over : Ist prize, £2;; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—H Hodgkinson, 1, ;2 and 3. Five entries. 1 Beit 2-tooth Bam: Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £l|; 'Srd; Eon Cer—H Hodgkinson, 1,2 and 3. Fivh entries. ~ , , t . . Best pen of three Ewes with lambs at foot.: i Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—H Hodgkinson, 1. One entry, i Best pen of three 2-tooih Ewes : Ist pnz6, £2 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—H Hodgkinson, J. Three entries. HAHPSHIBS DOWNS. Best Bam, 4-tooth and over : Ist prize, £2|; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—John Grieve, 1. One antry. Best Earn, 2-tooth : Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: 3rd, hon cer—J Grieve, 1. Two entries. Best pen of three 2-tooth Ewes : Ist prize!, £2 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—J Grieve, 1. One entry. CEOSSBEED SHEEP. Best pen of three Crossbred Ewes, any age, with lambs at foot, first cross from the merino : Ist nrize, £llos ; 2nd, £1; third, hon cer—J W Hamilton, 1, from Leicester ram. Two f D ßest pen of three 2-tooth Crossbred Ewes, first cross from the merino : Ist prize, £1 10s; 2nd, £1; 3rd. hon cer—K Baird, 1 and 2, ’ from merino ram and crossbred ewe ; J Lindsay, 3, from Lincoln and Leicester ram and merino ewe. Eight entries. Beit pen of three 2-tooth Crossbred ■Wethers, first cross from the merino: Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, hon cer—E Baird, 1 and 2, from merino ram and crossbred ewe; J Lindsay. 3. b 7 Lincoln and Leicester ram from merino ewe. Eight entries. Best pen cf three 2-tooth Cressbred Ewes, bred from merino ewes, not restricted to first crosi; first prize, £1 10s ; 2nd, £1 ; 3rd, bon cer __J Grieve, 1, from Hampshire ram and first cross ewes; E Baird, 2 and 3. Five entries. , _ ~ , Best Pen of three 2-tooth Crossbred Wethers, bred from merino ewes, not restricted to first cross : first prize, £1; 2nd 10s ; 3rd, hon cer —E Baird, 1; J W Hamilton, 2. Five entries.

CROSSBRED LINCOLN AND LEICESTER, ' Best 4-tooth Earn : first prize, £1 10s ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, lion cer—E Hazlett, 1,2, and 3. Five entries. Best pen of three 2-tooth ewes : first prize, £llos ; 2nd, £1; 3rd bon. cer—James Turnbull, 1 and 2, J Deacon, S. Fire entries. Bet pen of three Ewes with lambs at foot, 4-tooth : Ist prize, £110s; 2nd, £1; 3rd hon cer- E Hazleti, 1 j R Hazlett, hon cer. Three entries. , _ n . Best pen of three 2-tooth Wethers: Ist prize, £110s; 2nd, £1; 3rd, hon cer—J Turnhull, 1. Three entries. EAT SHEEP. Best pen of Fat Wethers (not less than five): Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s —C Campbell, 1 . W A Lyon, 2. Five entries. Best pen of Fat Ewes (not less than five) : Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s —J Mclntyre, 1; J W Hamilton, 2. Four entries. V Best pen of ten Sheep adapted for freezing . purposes : Cup, value £5, presented by J Hatch, Eiq.) M.H.R.—W A Lyon. PIGS. Judgos for pigs, poultry and produce-Msssrs , pickford and Cleave (Invercargill), and Thoi Fleming, sen., Rakahouka. Stewards: Messrs Turnbull and Fraser. Best Boar, large breed, any age : Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s; 3rd, bon cer—W Hoperoft, 1; J W Hamilton. 2. Three entries. Best Sow, large breed, any age :J st prize, £1 - 2nd, 10s; 3rd, hon cer—X. Fraser, 1 . JW. Hamilton, 2. Four entries Best Boar, small breed, any ago: Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, hon cer— Dennis McFeely, 1. One entry. , . Best Sow. small breed, any age: Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, hon cer - J Turnbull, 1 j JCalder, 2. Five entries. ' • Best Fat Pig, showing the most weight and ■.vmmetiyi Ist priz*. £1; 2• d, hon cer-K Fraser, i; J. Turnbull, hon cer. Three entries. . , Best Sow and Litter : Ist prize, £1 j 2nd, 10s-W. Hoperoft, innr, 1. One entry. 5 Best White Boar for breeding purposes : Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s—W Hoperoft, 1. One entry. , , Best White Sow for breeding purposes : Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s-J Mclntyre, 1. Ore entry. POULTRY. Best Brahma Pootra Cock and two hens, any color-Miss Marshall, 2. One entry. Best Barndoor Cock and two hens—Miss Marshall, 2. One entry. Best Poland Cock and two hens—J Miller, 1. Two entries. Best Turkey Cock and two hens—Mrs it Bath, 1. One entry. Best Drake and two Ducks, white Aylesbury—Miss Marshall, hon cer. One entry. Best Drake and two Ducks, common— George Willis, 1. Two entries. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. ■ CHEESE. Best Pair Choeso (old)—J Lindsay, 1 and 2, Three entries. Best Pair Cheese (new)—Mrs J Deacon, 1. One entry. JiUTTEE. Best Fresh Butter—J Mclntyre,!; Mrs Blackstock, 2; W Hoperoft, 3. Eighteen entries. Best Powdered Butter—Mrs McKay, 1; Mrs W Hoperoft, junr, 2; Mrs Blackstock, 3. Fifteen entries. Best Salt Butter—Mrs Cullen, 1; Mrs McKay, 2; W Hoperoft, 3. Seven entries. HAMS. Best Cured Ham—W Hoperoft, 1; W Hopcroft, 3 ; C Campbell, 3. Five entries. Best Cured Bacon (side) —G Willis,!; W Hoperoft, 2. Three entries. ~ Best Rolled Bacon— K Fraser, 1; W Hoperoft, 2. Three entries. Best Rolled Beef—K. Fraser, 1. Two entries.

SPECIAL PEIZES. Highest aggregate prize-taker in all classes —Prize medal or cup, (at option of winner) value £5, presented by the Association—J Lindsay. IMPLEMENTS. Judges—Messrs G Crosbie (Winton) and W Johnston (Groper’s Bush). Steward : Kenneth Fraser. Whittingham Bros and Instono for Cambridge roller, 7-tinod cultivator, horse hoe and ridge plough; two-in-ono cheese press, (Corbett’s), hon cer; double chamber cheese press, Ist prize ; A 2 Eclipse winnower, Ist prize; swing churn, Ist prize; washing machine, hon cer. LOCAL INDUSTEIES. Light Shoeing—B Gibbon, 1. Two entries. Light Saddlery—J Steel, 1.

THE DINNEB was held in the Shamrock Hotel. The President occupied the chair, and the Vice-President acted as croupier. This was Mr Livingstone’s first effort at public catering in Riverton, and the result showed that he is capable of supplying a spread that leaves nothing better to be desired. The cloth having been removed, the toasts usual to a loyal and patriotic community were given by the Chairman, and suitably honored.

The toast of the evening was entrusted to Mr "W. A. Lyon—“ The "Western District A. and P. Association.” In the course of his remarks the proposer referred to the great interest taken in the affairs of the Association by the President, Mr Instone. He hoped the : Association would long flourish. If it were to be the success it ought to be, however, the show would have to be .held in a more central part of the district. In responding, the President said that the show held that day was the fifth held under the auspices of the Association. They commenced in a very small way, and each successive exhibition showed an improvement on the previous one. The present, however, had not been quite so good, and there was scarcely as good an attendance of visitors, which might be accounted for by the bad weather, which doubtless kept people and stock away. Still, it had proved a fairly good show —in some respects better than last and in others not so good. The - small number of exhibits did not imply that the stock was not in the district; there was plenty good stock if people would only bring them forw 'rd. With regard to holding the show in the centre of the district, that was a matter for future consideration. He felt sure that these exhibitions had done good in the way of improving stock —they had induced people to buy and breed good stock, and had educated people into exhibitng who would never have entered for ia show 20 or 30 miles away, and in that way they had also done good to the Invercargill show. The show had proved a success financially. Altogether he was satisfied with the result, but they should try and make it better next year. Mr R. Robertson gave the “ Agricultural and Pastoral Interest ” coupled with the name of Mr J. Mclntyre, who in replying said that farmer’s associations had done good for the colony, hut he was sorry to say pastoral people did not countenance them much. Referring to the show, he said it was not the fault of the district that there had not been more exhibits. The stock was in the district, if people would only bring them forward, and unless that were done we would not keep pace with other shows. He condemned the rules that permitted an animal to he entered for all classes, and he thought that if each animal was restricted to its own class the ,- o would he full yards. That was done in other distracts, and if a similar practice were followed here it would he found that the Western District show would take as high rank as any. The “ Successful Competitors ” was given by the Vice-President, and responded to by Messrs Lindsay and Hay. The “Unsuccessful Competitors,” “ The Commercial Interest,” “ The Judges,” “ The President ancl Officers of the Association,” “Host and Hostess,” and “ The Press,” were all duly honored. The proceedings were enlivened at intervals by songs given by several members of the company, and the toast list was completed by 11 p.m,, when the meeting broke up after spending a very pleasant evening.