BANKS PENINSULA PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 2, Issue 151, 28 December 1877, Page 2

BANKS PENINSULA PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

A N.N ■ : £f Patron—W. JLR.; President-?-Jame§ H ; dy, Esq.;- Vice-Presi-dent—T. Dicken, "Esq.; jHon. ■Treasurer— Justin Aylmer, Esq.; General' fcomjnfttee for 1877— W. Coop, E>i Scott/ Jvj.Sndw, W. Anson, J. Daly,G. Breitrqeyer,'B.''Shadbolt, E. C. Latter, G. Scarbrough, T. Adams, F. Houghton, W. G. Inman, R. Dawber, J. Sunckell, C. W..Bridge. V. V. Masefield, *W. Masefield, F. Priest, J. Reid. F. W. Williams, S.'£ee, T. Brooks. S. Carry, D. Kennedy, M. M. Jones, G. McKtiy, J. W. Marshall, S. Nnit, E. C. Denny, S. Hunt, J. Waeckerle,- F. Lslievre, W. Wood, Q, Franks, W. Ashton, W. Castlp. A. Phillips, J. PettigT'ew, A.H. Westenra, G. H.Nalder, G. Cossar, 11. Matson, Messrs. Bridge & Co.. J. Bell, T. S. Johnson, T. Ware, W. McKay, L.Perham, T. B. Mould, G. Vogan, W. Bird ling, E. Haines, J. Duxbury, J. ■ Smith. J, Dalglish, J. Hunt,. J. 'Bnduir, H. Piper, H. HrFeritonj A. 0. Knijrht. C. Bates. J. Bates, T. S.'Baker, T. Bothroyd. Secre.tary—John Barwick.

The Banks Peninsula and Pastoral Association held their ninth annual meeting yesterday, in Mr Shadbbft's paddock, Head .of the Bay. The Weather, that supreme controller of all events, though in the early part of the day it!poked threatening, turned out all that could be djesire/i, being without high sunshine, and occasional cooling breezes were wafted from the open harbor. The show, as usual, took place in a paddock of Mr B. Shadbolt's, which has now become so irarne'"* diately identified jWith the- AssociationV Shows, that it has almost become to be looked upon as the property of the Society, On the show ground were the usual games of chance, which the police under Sergt. Ramsay, did not-seem; to see, until the current coin of the realm was in question, and the Sergt. took forcible possession of the stock-in-trade of one :pf the gentlemen of fortune. The creature comforts of those visiting the show were amply catered for by a number of. booths,-that sold everything from the simple sandwich and tea to the more exhilerating beverages of gin and.Ho.pper.* The arrangements of .the Association," were uncommonly good and the secretary Mr; J:, Barwick, 1 was most indefatigable in his efforts to put things straight, and give all .the information possible to the members of the press and in this he was seconded by his coadjutor, Mr Porter. Mr James Hay, the President, was, as a matter of. course, a capital host to strangers, and in this he had the assistance of his co-com-mitteemeriv and especially of Mr Shadbolt. We are sorry to have to secord a-i accident to Mr Shade-It's bullock, Luby, who ..in jumping a fence brokeits leg and had to be slaughtered on the spot. In judging the horses, Mr Wilkin, ,'of Christehurch, had a kick from one of the exhibits, which was certainly not the courtesy the- judges ought t&Ssexpect after travelling sq far. The judges came by special trip of the 8.8. 1 Akaroa, and were rather'late in commencing their duties, which in the cattle classes must have been rather numerous. Many visitors came from Akaroa by the .launch Pioneer and - the ' p.s. Tongariro, who, enjoyed the trip much, though not > connected with agricultural pursuits. An idea hasjbeen gaining ground for the last few years, that it would conduce more to the success of both the Bace's and Cattle Showy if both .were held \ on the same day,, and in this we generally agree, as the one forms a foil to the other. This is a suggesfc.on we throw out for the com-. mittees of both bodies to take up and Work out. In the short time and space at our disposal, we will now remark more in detail on the various exhibits asi they appear, in the catalogue. SHEEP. The «fjoep, we may say in a single word* were: riot);a credit to. the Peninsula, aud this we much regret to have to say, as we ought to be able to show as fine'samples of sheep as any in the whole province. It is quite true that the dry season may have something to do with this,- but at the.same time, we tear there is a general want of interest in the matter, and we cannot look upon the exhibits of yesterday as the rei presentati%'e sheep of the Peninsula. As jap off-set to our remarks, Mr ' S. NuU's ! hogget, was an excellent sample of its I class, indeed the judges were of opinion that it would be a credit to theanetro-; poJitan show yard. Another matter that requires remark is the way in. which some exhibitors show taste in matching in pens. Some show the discrimination of experts, others show the most elementary know-; ledge possible of the matter. In class 15 the exhibits were fine cutting sheep, and good for butchers. In class 18 Young Lofty was a fine sample of his class in .line tieece, but had evidently been but of as shown by his wool. The other exhibits had fine square frames, but the wool was open. We can hardly Hay too much'of Mr S. Nutt's exhibit in class, 15 ; it was a perfect gem in every way, oi equal quality, fine fleece, and heavy woolcarrying properties. The five lambs shown for Mr Montgomery's special priae showetl fine judgment in picking, but we are sure many pens of the same quality could have been produced on the Peninsula. -Still, they were perfect beauties in J their, way. In coming shows, we should like to see an improvement in sheep, above all other exhibits,' and instead of being under "the number in entries at next show, we should like to see a large increase in all classeb. CATTLE. 1 The cattle, as a rule, were fine samples of their various classes, and the'exhibits, of Messrs Hay Bros, would-have .done credit to any show yard. Mr BreitmeyerV bull was a fine animal, and deservedly got the three first prizes he obtained. Lincoln. Grazer is an animal that .should wake his n>ark on the strain of Peninsula blood I .' The other exhibits were fine in their way, but wanting in some of the better points of the prize-taker. > HORSES., ' The show of horses was in many re* spects the best on the ground,-, being' a ■ fairly representative sample of the-horses ih the district. The most noticeable'fea--t'ure being the show of ladies' hacks;-wliit'h were especially good, and, the ladies, v wlip rode them , being fine examples of the lady riders of the Peninsula./ The .exhibits! in. the horse class were a.cred.it to.the district, and the only wish we have in the matter is that the eritrtes'will. be.uiore.nuineroUß itiyiMib' liiir mi "■- r -----" •"

possibly •could be oftne 'sort. Thei c • doubt that the Peninsula has got.theknght breed of these animals, but- the remark in - regard td other classes applies, to 11 pigs, that a larger number should come forward - to make .the competition interesting. DAIRY PRODUCE, CLOGS, AND ' J - POULTRY. ,'/', These exhibits, which should be the best , on the Peninsula", were really the-' weakest. A-great fallingoff. has taken place in the exhibits of dairy produce,- and the first' prize sample was hardly tip to that' , high standard we should like to see. 11l future shows Jwe should strongly impress, upon the* management' of the' Association to make this and butter of special feature, as all residents and merchants here know that good butter is most difficult to get. The chief thing in " butter-malting after" the; cream, is ' a 'l.arge amount of what is colonially known as v elboiir 'grease." The Dogs, bgtl> Sheep, and Cattle were judged as they stood, and of course no idea of their working value could be ascertained. : This should also-be put to rights iii future 'shows. '* i The exhibits of poultry were poor in the; extreme, and we, cannot imagine why -fanciers ;don't exhibit, when we have 1 amongst us some of the best breeds- and most" expert fanciers in the colony. The , vegetable department were to the front in thY exhibits of the ' Chinamen', locally knowJ)«as " Ivess' Angels,", and which we arcvgkd to notice as- this journal has alwaj's advocated the worth of Celestial* in growing vegetables. ♦ We have to tlmtik the Secretary and • -Steward* for the (iniforjrn kindness and information accorded'tb lis/ SMtKEK. Judges : Messrs 'Wilkin, M. Jones,, and - ' S.Garforth. ]>ice»t«r Jireed. (Lupoi ted pi 'otherwise). ~ Claps 9. Ram, aboVe : 18,"months old, late Mr H: Buchanan's special prize, f £l—B. ' Shadbolt, 1. ■■•'-, 'Class' 12. Three Ewes, under 18 months ' Shadbolt, 1:. B. Shadbolt, 2. -. Class 14. Five Ewe Lambs,, late Mr H._. Buchanan's special prise, £1—B» Shaft-' "• bdiv.i. ' * "f T Class ; 15l Five Fat Wethers,- Bhorh, MV ; Mrit'soh's special prilse, £I—B. Shadbolt, %"i Class Hi.' Five Fat Ewe 3, shorn—B.' Shadb6it, : l 5 do, 2. "Class 17. Pen r Five Fat Lambs, Mr Montgomery's special prize, £I—H. Piper, ; 1; B. Shadbolt, 2. Kiincoln Brew*?- - r .

(Imported Or qtherwise). Class 18. Ram, above 18 month*.ol<V Messrs Mason, Strutters, and Co;'s special.'' prize', £2—B. Shadbolt's Young Lofty, 1* , B. Shadbolt's Tom Rowe, 2. ■' -'I. \ £xtr» Stdck. ' ,: ; Mr ,S, Nuit's Lincoln ewe" hoggettf* bredh by owner, out of imparted stock,-1. v Crow Hre*«. * Class 2& Thre& Cross .bred ■ Class 27. Three Cross-bred Lamb#<riL. Piper, 1. "*u - - ' "<~ v > * -<. -, ffMLXTOJL, . .;;/,.. Judges.: Mbsbts Bradley, J. *i*d £ " ' . J. Ferguson. „ r-- > Class 1. .Bull, .<t*lv«i siricfr Jan., 1877, - Messrs Buttervfrurth'a spdriabprire, £1 ils~ Hay BrottersY ly G: Breittfieyer's Garibaldi, 2. - • ,<>'> Class 2. Bull, ealvM since January, 1876 ' Mr W. Birdiing'a .special prize," £1 Is—G.-. M'Kay'w Count, l.vi, .. • . CIHW3. waived since January, 1875, Mr W. Birdfing'H -special, prizs, £i Marshall* JrfuHtfejr/1; G. M-Kay's Prince, S.\ Class 4. Bull, calved since January,.lß7.4,, G. Breitmejfer's UdicodniOrazer, L Class 5. Brill, trf hjny,- age, imported or. otherwise'—G. Bfeittuejrter'H Lincoln Grottier, 1; BH&otttt %<**% P^V onw V%i* Class 6. Awtjfoll'uii. the ground,Mr Bi Shadbolt's apeuiat' pfiak; £2 2d-*h meyer. L„< , . ;>"-' -' -, A'dhjffiJH Class 7. fleif«tf r <S*lve* since Jftn:Vl»77?g» ■» Hay Brother*. 1 f do, 2; - ">' S%^ ; Class 8. Ho'tfer. cftlved sfnjfc^r«%*rjs. 187S — Hay Brothers (red); *i J Ty*. i Mould's Beauty, 2. , .;.*'•£ ■*-\v Class $. Heifer, enived «tfios 1875r-Hay Brothers, 1 , do, 2. y;r. Class 11. Beat bred Cow, ariy Ij&L. ' Hay Brothers, 1 ; do, 2. . ..',;.?. Vv . Mr S. Garforth's special Curry's Blossom, 1. ~' '" ; .'4 ■ v '_i-"JtX/ Class 12. Fat ;Cow t „ ? any.Gunning and Everell'a special Hay Brothers, -I«WiKirkrs ;'/ * j.£ty " Class 13. Fat Brothers,)!' r do, 2" \- / .V" " _ " Glass iW?p?^HbS'* do, 2 ' ,; .* M --* T ,". T #iHiv- . ' I Judges: - _\ - 4*«# , J Class 1. . Camden', out'of Prestige,' by-aha ,-mier (hnportedftou-t, of Rory O'Mom- .(imported), ■ out «*£ N«|P Crpina (imported) ; Camden, by-Wj*ma#fc| out\of Calliope, by (imported),: out'of Cassandra, by'TiwW (imported 6£tfoP Ajice Grey, (iinpQrted),; t}yf fltf L Golna» y impojl« f Ist; IS. Nut^-St". s S. JBsq;, Ricuartdn, 2nd % W'* \ *n'ground—B- ,SaadbblVs, l Eclat,' tL '•> ■ "'"T . *M*...- - , Class % Best Year-old Cpjt Mr ..J, deraon*B'apeeial pn>>; 0 { 2&Wbe-a warded, in 2 "tivlp ~ &.■; Shadbolt, 1; G. M*Kay, -2; J, 'Duxtwry, highly commended ! Mr J.t AndersonVßpeeial bolt, I , ' . V. Jsl'-^iiswfe OafyKS. v Nutt'siStiLeonards, 1 * Jk*,: ~P<.J "t Class 5. or withoiai (limited) special >prize,'£2 2s— 1 ; J. Keia,ja | Claw-6. Best 'filly, <&$' year ,o^d-»^H ■' Class FiUy,..twa'W«W Hunter, I*1 '* * '% l :mV& > •&£& ■ Class, 8. Best Breitmeyer, 1 ' •7f\'^W^.tUS^'^