WYNDHAM PLOUGHING MATCH.

Clutha Leader, Volume III, Issue 156, 6 July 1877, Page 5

WYNDHAM PLOUGHING MATCH.

This match came off on Wednesday, the 27fch dune, in a paddock belonging to Mr John M'Lean, JHJden Bank, on the north bank of tho Mimahau. The weather was line on the day of the match, but the previous rain acted as a considerable drawback, and one splendid team in particular 'was unable to put in an appearance, owing to the liooded state of the Mataura. The paddock was one of four years' old lea, and rather uneven for a trial of skill. Tho soil showed a considerable richness, of good depth, and consequently too easily broken, which, with the frost, made it almost impossible to make such a scientific display as the compel ors seemed anxious ; to accomplish. As the influence of the sun began to take effect the work began to improve, and a better turn and finish soon became apparent all over. There was a fair attendance-, despite a rather chill breeze, which seemed to sharpen tho faces of both competitors and spectators, showing the keen interest taken in the match. The work of tlie single plough seemed to please best, although the double-furrow received the most marked attention. There were seven double and five single-furrows. Several were disappointed in not getting forward. Tlie following is tlie Prize List. Clash A.— Single Furrows.— lst prifee, Silver Medal, and £4; 2nd do., £3 10s; 3rd do., £2 * 4th do., £1. Ist. Jas. M'Lean, ploughman; John M'Lean, owner ; Pouton, maker. 2nd. A . Kidd. ploughman ; — Kidd, owner • R. and A. Kidd, Wyndham, makers. 3rd. J. Milne, ploughman; J. Milne, -owner; Barrownifui, maker. 4th. J. Greenshielrts, ploughman ; .1. Greenshields, owner ; Grey (UYldiugston). maker. Best Peering, 10s, J. M'Lean ; Best Finish, Set of Swingletrees, gifb of Messrs Elliot and M'Lean, J. Milne; Bost Outs and Ins, 10s, A. Kidd. Class B.— Double- Furrows (Seniors). — - Ist prize, Silver Medal and £4 ; 2nd do., £3 10s ; 3rd do, £2 ; 4th do., £1. Ist. A. Alexander, ploughman ; J. Maben, owner ; rieid and Gray, makers. 2nd. Wm. Shirley/ ploughman ; M. Shirley, owner ; Grey (Uddingston), maker. 3rd. A. M'Kinuon, ploughman ; J. Milne, owner ; Grey (Uddingston), maker. 4th. J. Irvine, ploughman ; J. Cushnie. owner; Grey (Uddingstone), maker. Best Outs and Tns iv same class, 10s, Wm.' Shirley. Class C— Double Furrows '(.Tumors'). — Ist pme, £4 ; 2nd do., £3. Ist. Thos. Shirley, ploughman ; M. Shirley, owner; Held. and Gray, makers. 2nd. G. Milne, ploughman ; J. Milne, owner ; Watson and Gow, maker*.. •EXTRA PRIZES. Best ploughed lot on the ground -Wheelbarrow, given by Mr J. R. Kidd — A. Alexander. Best Team' of Three Horses, the property of one party— S»t of Swingletrees, given by Mr James : Grant— J. Maben. Best Team of Two Horses, the -property of ono parfcy— Box of Tea, given by Messrs Laidlaw and Barr— J. Williamson. Best Harness ou the Ground— A Silver Albert, given hy Messrs Tfempleton and Co.— George Gelktly. Best Groomed If orses —A Double-reined Riding Bridle, given by Mr \V. J. Winter— George Gel- I latly. Best Kept Harness in uso three months. —Geo. Gellatly. Best Decorated Team on the ground.— George Gellatly. Worst Ploughed Lot — A Maul and Wedges, ; given 'by Messrs 11. and A. Kidd -Name not given. , „ „ Youngest Plo-ijlimau"— loa, givon by Mr G. G. jrj'fe— G. Milne.