HAWKE'S BAY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3211, 14 October 1881, Page 2

HAWKE'S BAY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY.

The annual show of this society was opened on Wednesday. The first day, being entirely devoted to judging, possessed very little interest for the general public, and the attendance was confined to the judges, stewards, and those specially interested in the exhibits. The judging went on slowly, a portion of the sheep only being disposed of on the first day, but that it was done carefully is shown by the general satisfaction that ha* been expressed with the decisions. Yesterday the attendance was ve r y large, the number present being estimated at from 3000 to 4000. There appeared to be some little difficulty among the attendant* as to what those arriving at the show before mid-day were tn be charged on entering. Thn 10 56 *r«>n (mm Na:.*ier was crowded with ptrsori* who had paid 3a for a ticket which was said to iaclude admittance to the show grounds. On arriving at the gate, however, tbey were required to pay half-a crown, the usual charge for visitors before mid-day. With this little exception, however, all the arrangements were admirable, and it says much for the management of our railway that s»«h a large number of traveller l ), both from up country and from Napier, were conveyed to the show grounds and back again without any apparent difficulty, and closely in accordance with the time table. The Artillery Band was in attendance during the afternoon, and their excellent music added much to the enjoyment of those present. Of course there was the usual compliment of games and amusements of various kinds on the grounds, and so Foon as the visitor's interest in the exhibits was satisfied there was ample material for amusement and recreation.

The number and quality of the exhibits surpassed anything we have previously had in the district, and the members of the society are to be congratulated upon the unqualified success which has attended this year's show. The sheep exhibits, from their quantity and excellence, claim a first notice. The merino exhibits were the finest ever shown in Hawke's Biy, and the work of the judges must have been an onerous oue from the uniform excellence of the sheep exhibited. Mr D. McLean took both the champion cups iv this class, and very deservedly so. Among his exhibits, especially in classes 56 ami 59. were some of the finest sheep which nave yet been exhibited in this province. For length and fineness of wool tbey could not be surpassed, and general surprise was expressed that «tich excellence in hretdiog had been attained in ho comua<atively short * tinv\ In the long wools Mr Tanner van> the most fal exbioior, tnking three of the special prizes. The Judges appeared to have some difficuty in awarding the prize for the champion ewe, and appended «, note to their decision, to the following effect : — " We would suggest that in future no entries be required for champion prises, and that the judges be left to select the beet sheep in the yard."

'I he cattle exhibited were excellent in kind and quality, and attracted a very considerable amount of attention. Mr McPlardy was the successful competitor, taking the champiouship for a bull of any breed, and also for a cow of any breed. The Key. S. Williams and Mr Ormond also obtained a share of honors in thia part of the show.

Among the thoroughbred horses Jav'lin again held bis own in the four-year-old and upward class. In class B Mr McLean's Flying Scud appropriated the honors. The show of draught horses was large, and included some magnificent animals, but Mr J. Heslop's Robin Adair was again triumphant, being awarded the championship of bis class.

The show of implements was extensive and good. Mr A. Jones, of Waipukurau, again took first honors, and was closely followed by Messrs Corskie and Robb, of Waipawa.

Among the carriage exhibits Mr Foster, of Napier, took the only prize awarded, for a double-seated buggy. Mr G. Fuulknor had also notne Bpltndidly made phaetons and buggies on the ground.

In the provincial produce portion of the show there were some remarkably good exhibits. Mr Wellwood took a first prize for fresh butter. Mr Swan exhibited several specimens of his ale, and for one exhibit brewed from locally grown malt and bops be obtained a second prize. He also obtained first prires for hops grown in the Wairoa, and for malt grown by Mr Joll, of Hastings. In the wool exhibits Mr R.

P. Williams took first honors both for merino and longwools. Among the extra exhibits in the produce tent there were several that deterve a much more extended notice than we are able to eive. The stall furnished by the Kaiapoi Woollen Company at last year's show attracted a large amount of attention and prai-ie, but their exhibits of this season show a very marked advance upon those of last year. Their exhibits have been carefully selected, and give a good idea of the variety of goods made by this firm. Tbey show tweeds excellent in style, and manufacture, hose, mauds, serges, flannels, yarns, and also a number of garments made up in their establishment. The remarkable feature of these garments, as pointed out by the courteous agent of the company, is that they went into the mill as raw material, paseed through all the processes of sorting, dyeing, weaving, finishing, &c, and were turned out of the establishment as we see them upon the stall. This splendid lot of exhibits have been purchased by our enterpring townsmen, Messrs Price aud Innes, and will now form a part of their already large md varied stock. Mr McDonald, of Meanee, exhibits some capital specimens of leather made on his establishment, and well deserves the commendation of the judges to tbs effect that it was a really good assortment, and well deserved a first prize. Mr McVay's display of saddlery attracted marked attention, aud received a warm commendation from tbe judges. The exhibits both in the poultry and dof« departments were indifferent.

In ihe afternoon a large portion of the visitors were attracted to the course in front of the grand-stand, wbere a number of leaping matches took place. For the fence and water jump there were a number of entries, and Mr 0. C. Murray on Jack Sprat* took the prize. Mr Murray also took a prize of £10 offered for the bent jumper over fences, hurdles, and wafer. For the high jvimp Mr Gilpin's Comet was the successful competitor.

Mr Gilhes had a number of mechanical models in a tent on the ground, and was favored with a fair i mount of patronage. The following is a full list of the awards; — SHEEP. MBEINO3. Judges—Messrs J. Pearson and Thomas Phillips. Class 56.—Ram Hogget, 18 months or under—l, D. M'Lean, 15 months, bred by exhibitor; 2, D. M.Lean, 15 months, bred by exhibitor ; highly commended, D. Gollan, 16 months, bred by exhibitor ; commended, D. M'Lean, 15 months, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors—Stokes Bros., H. Campbell, Royse and Anderson, Hoadley and Lyon, and H. R. Russell. Class 57. —Ram, 18 months and under 30 months —1, D. M'Lean, 27 months, bred by exhibitor; 2, D. M'Lean 27 months, bred by exhibitor ; commended, H. Campbell, 27 months, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors —Stokes Bros., Taylor White, and Royse and Anderson.

Class 58—Ram, 30 months and upwards —1, D. M'Lean, bred by exhibitor ; 2, D. M'Lean, bred by D. -M'Lean ; highly commended, D. Gollan, 4 years, bred by W. Gibson and Son. Other exhibitors—Taylor White and H. Campbell.

Class 59. — Rwe Hogget, 18 months or under—l, D. M'Lean, 15 months, bred by exhibitor j2, D. M'Lean, 15 months, bred by exhibitor; highly commended, D. M'Lean, 15 months, bred by exhibitor ; commended, ''onald Gollan, 16 months, brad by exhibitor. Other exhibitors— Stokes Bros., H. Campbell, Koyse and Anderson, and H. R. Russell.

Class 60.—Two-year-old Ewe, 18 months and under 30 months, with or without lamb —1, D. M'Lean, 27 months, bred by exhibitor; 2, D. M'Lean, 27 months, bred by exhibitor; highly commended, D. M'Lean, 27 months, bred by exhibitor ; commended, Stokes Bros., 26 months, bred by exhibitors. Other exhibitors—Royse and Anderson, D. Gollan, and H. R. Russell. I lass 61.—Three-year-old Ewe, 30 months and upwards, with or without lamb—l, D. M'Lean, 30 months, bred by exhibitoi ; 2, D. M'Lean, 30 months, bred by exhibitor ; commended, Royse and Anderson, 3 years, bred by exhibitors. Class 62. —Ewe, with lamb at foot—l, D. M'Lean, bred by Gibson ; 2, D. Gollan, 3 years, bred by W. Gibson and Son ; highly commended, Stokes Bros., 3 years, bred by exhibitors; commended, D. M'Lean, bred by exhibitor. Class 63. —Five Merino Ram Hoggets ; special prize, silver cup value 7 guineas, given by Mr M. R. Miller —D. M'Lean, 15 months, bred by exhibiter. Other exhibitors—Stokes Bros., Taylor White, W. Saunders, D. Gollan, and H. R. Russell.

Class 64.—Five Merino Ewe Hoggets ; special prize, silver cup, value 7 guineas given by Mr M. R. Miller —Stokes Broc, 15 months, bred by exhibitors. Other exhibitors —Taylor White, f>. M'Lean, H. Campbell, D. Gollan, William Saunders, and H. R. Russell.

LINCOMTS. Judges—Messrs W. Beetham and John Roberts.

Class 65. —Ram Hoggett, 18 months or under—l, A. M'Hardy, 13 months, bred by exhibitor ; 2, A. Mc Hardy, 13 months, bred by exhibitor; highly commended, T. Tanner, 13 months, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors—Stokes Bros., vY Douglas, J. D. Ormond, F. Sutton, F. and W. Nelson, J. N. Williams, and F. H. Drower.

Class 66. —Ram, 18 monhs and under 30 months —1, R. P, Williams, 27 months, bred by exhibitor ; 2, A. M'Hardy, 25 months, bred by exhibitor ; highly commended, W. R. Russell, 26 months, bred by J. B. Sutton ; commended, F. Sutton, 25 months, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors—Wm. Douglas, T. Tanner, and F. and W. Nelson.

Class 67 —Ram, 30 months and upwards —1, Executors James Watt, 4 years, bred by T. Sutton ; 2, P. Dolbel, 4 years, bred by exhibitor j3, highly commended, G. P. Donnelly, bred by F. Sutton, Southland. Other exhibitors —William Douglas, J. G. Kinross, and J. N. Williams.

Class 68.—Ewe Hoggets, under 18 months —1, F. Sutton, 13 months, bred by exhibitor ; 2, T. Tanner, 14 months, bred by exhibitor ; bighly commended, H. R. Russel, 13 months, bred by exhibitor ; commended, H. R. Russell, 13 months, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors—A. M'Hardy, C. B. Winter, G. and P. Hunter, W. Douglas, J. D. Ormond, and J. N. Williams.

ClaBS 69. —Two-year-old Ewe, 18 months and under 30 months, with or without lamb —1, A. M'Hardy, 2 years, bred by exhibitor ; 2, A. M'Hardy, 2 years y bred by exhibitor; other exhibitors — Executors James Watt, W. Doualas, T. Tanner, F and W. Nelson, G. P. Donnelly, and H. R Russell.

Class 70. —Three-year-old Ewe, 30 months or upwards, with or without lamb—l, J. N. Williams, 3 years, bred by exhibitor ; 2, T. banner, aged, bred by exhibitor j highly commended, T. Tanner, 3 years, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors—Executors James Watt, W. Douglas, F. Sutton, and F. and W. Nelson. Class 71. —Kwe with lamb at foot—l, H. R. Russell, 4 years, bred by exhibitor ; 2, G. and P. Hunter, bred by G. Hunter ; highly commended Wm. Douglas, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors, R. Wellwood and G. P. Donnelly. Class 72. —3 Lincoln rams, bred by T. Tanner, special prize, W. R. Russell, 2 years, bred by T. Tanner. cotswold. Class 80.—Ram Hoggett, 18 months or under—Highly commended, Rev. S. Williams, 13 months, bred by W. Busby ; commended, Rev. S. Williams, 13 months bred by W. Busby. Class 81.—Ram, 18 months and. under 30

months—Highly commended, G-. D. Hamilton, 2 years, bred by exhibitor ; commended, Gh D. Hamilton, 2 years, bred by exhibitor. Class 82. —Ram, 30 months and upwards —Highly commended, Hey. S. Williams, 3 years, bred by W. Busby; commended, Mackersey and Sons, 3 years, bred by J". Mackersey. Class S3. —Ewe Hogget, under 18 months. —Commended, l*ev. n. Williams 13 months, bred by exhibitor. Class 84. —2-year-old Ewe, 18 months and under 30 months, with or without lamb ; highly coibtnended, Rev. S. Williams, 26 months, tred by exhibitor. Class 85. —3-year-old Ewe, 30 months and upwards, with or without lamb—Highly commended, Rev. S. Williams, 37 months, bred by exhibitor 5 commended, Rev. S. Williams, 4 years, bred by W. Busby. Other exhibitors —Mackersey and Sons. Class 86. —Ewe, with lamb at | foot.— Highly commended, Rev. S. Williams, 37 months, bred by exhibitor. Class 89. —Ram, 30 months and upwards. Highly commended, S. Bolton, 6-tooth, bred by J. and S. Bealey. LOJfGWOOII.BD SHBEP OF ANY BBBKD. Class 94—-20 Longwoolled Ewe Hoggets, not artificially fed (hay, turnips, or mangold allowed), bred and owned by the exhibitors. Special prize, T. Tanner, 20 Lincoln Ewe Hoggets, 13 to 14 months ; highly commended J. D. 1 'rmond, 20 Lincoln Ewe Hoggets, bred by exhibitor; highly commended, J. N. Williams, 20 Lincoln Kwe Hoggets, 14 months, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors —W. Douglas and John 13 eslop. Class 95.—5 Longwoolled Ewes, with lambs at foot. Special prize R. P. Wiliams, various ages, bred by exhibitor; highly commended, T. Tanner, various ages> bred hy T. Tanner and P. Russell; commended, H. R. X ussell, 3 and 4 years, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitor, W. Douglas. Class 96. —5 Longwoolled Rams, provincial bred. Special prize, W. Douglas, various ages, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors, A.. M'Hardy, J. D. Ormond. T. Tanner, and J. N. Williams.

Class 97. —10 Longwoolled 2-year-old Ewes, with or without lambs, Special prize, A. M'Hardy, 2 years, bred by exhibitor; ve»y highly commended, T. Tanner, 2 years, bred by T. Tanner and P. Russell. Other exhibitors, F. and W. Nelson, and J. N. Williams.

Class 98. — 5 Longwoolled Rams (any breeder.) Kpecial prize, T. Tanner, various ages, bred by exhibitor : highly commended, A. McHardy, 2 years, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors, W. R. Russell, W. Douglas, F. and W, Nelson, and J. N. Williams.

For classes 99 and 99a there were no awards.

HORSES. THOBOTJGHBBBD HOUSES. Judges—Messrs Donald Eraser and W, Walters.

Class I—Yearling Colt, foaled since Ist August, 1880—1, W. Douglas, b. 0. Jacob, 12 months, by Jav'lin, dam Sohatch ; 2, W. Douglas, eh. 0. Briar, 12 months, by Traducer, dam Sweetbriar. Other exhibitor, R. Wellwood.

Class 2.— Two-Year old Colt, foaled since Ist August, 1879—1, C. J. Nairn, b. 0. Larabaudiere, 2 years, by Sator, dam Dunsi* nane. Other exhibitor, R. Wellwood.

Class 3—-'Three-year old Colt, foaled since Ist August, 1878—1, G. Heslop, b.c. Ohakarawha, three years, by A nanias, dam Tero, Other exhibitor W. Douglas. Class 4. —Entire Horse, 4-year old and upwards—l, and championship, Allan McLean, br. h. Jav'lin, aged, by Yattendon, dam Lilla; 2, Allan McLean, b. h. Mute, aged, by Firework, dam Fenella. Other exhibitor G. P. Donnelly.

(lass s.—Yearling Filly, foaled since Ist August, 1880. No award. Class 6.—2-year-old Filly, foaled since Ist August, 1879—1, C. and* J. Nairn, b. f. «. armen, 2 years by Sator, dam young Sybil; 2, C. and J. Nairn, eh. f. Little Buttercup, 2 years, by Sator, dam Girl of the Period. (las 3 B.—Mare 4 years old and upwards— 1, W. Douglas, b. m. Sweet Briar, aged, by Antidote, dam Moss Rose ; 2, Allan M'Lean, br. m. Midge, 5 years, by Blue Boy, dam Malice. Other exhibitor—W. Douglas. Class 9.— Mare any age, in foal or foal at foot—l, Allan M'Lean, br. m. Flying Scud, aged, by Fisherman, dam Jeanette ; 2, Allan M'i.ean, b. m. Songstress, aged, by Ravensworth, dam Skybird. Other exhibitors — W. Douglas, and. G. Heslop. DBAT/GHT. Judges—Messrs J. Pearson, and Andrew Cockburn. Class 10.—Yearling Colt, foaled since August Ist 1881 —1, John Heslop, b c Guy Fawkes, 1 year, by Robin Adair, dam Nelly ; 2, and special prize, G. Heslop, be, 1 year, by Robin Adair; very highly commended, John Heslop, b c King Robin, 1 year, by Robin Adair, aani Blossom ; highly commended, H. J. Twigg, b c Aihilist, 12 months, by Robin Adair, dam Lady Lome. Class 11.—2-year-old Colt, foaled since August Ist, 1879—1, W. A. Couper, colt 2 years, by Clansman; 2, John Heslop, b c Cock Robin, 2 years, by Kobin Adair, dam Blossom; very highly commended, G. Heslop, b c Robin Ist, 2 years, by Cannie Scotchman, dam Bess. Other exhibitors, Royse Stead and Co., and J. D. Crmond. Class 12. —3-year-old Colt, foaled since August 'st, 1878—1, J. D. Ormond, King of the Ring, 3 years, by King of the Vale, dam Miss Brodie, 2, J. N. Williams, b c Bide-a-Wee, 2 years 10 months, by Pride of Scotland. Other exhibitor G. Heslop. (lass 13.—Jfntire Horee, 4-year-old and upwards. —1, J. Heslop, b h Robin Adair, 5 years, by Rantin Robin, dam Darling ; 2, 1). McLean, b h Berlin Congress, 6 years, by Lord Lyon, dam .Jean ; very highly commended, D. Toshack, b h Bothwell, 5 years, by Glenroy, dam Diamond. Other exhibitors, C. and J. Nairn. G. Gray, A. McDonald, and J. D. Ormond. Class 16.—3-year-old Filly, foaled since August Ist 1878—1, and championship, J. Heslop, c h filly Lucy, 3 years, by Young Lofty, dam Kate ; 2,"D. McLean, b filly, 3 years, by Jf rince Charlie, dam Jeannie. Class 17. —Mare 4-year-old and upwards— 1, J. R. Elliott, b m 4 years, by Dugdale ; 2 J. D. Ormond, b m Pink, 6 years, by Dugdale, dam Rose, very highly commendod, H. J. Twigg, b m Madam, 9 years, by Loch Ryan, dam Darling. (lass 18.— Mare, any age, in foal or with foal at foot.—l. John Heslop, b m Nancy 5 years by Burnside, dam Kate, 2, Royse and Anderson, m, 7 years ; very highly commended, J. D. Ormond, b m Rose, 11 years, (imported). Other exhibitors.—Allan McLean, and D. McLean. MISCELLANEOUS. Class 19. —Entire—best calculated to improve the breed of Saddle Horses —1, A. M'Donald's, eh. h. Blair Athol, by Ravensworth, dam Moss Rose; 2, W. J. Birch, g. h. Hadji Baba, by Old Jack, dam Vision. Class 20.—Entire, best calculated to improve the breed of carriage Horses —1, Arthur Hopkinson, b. b. Cotherstone, aged, by Young Cotherstone, dam Nora; 2, Geo. Smith, g. h. Duncan Grey, 8 years, by Traducer, dam Maggie. Other exhibitor H. Troutbeck. Class 21.—Weight-carrying Hacks, any age, up to 14 stone—l, H. Gaisford, b g Glaucus, aged, by Don Juan ; 2, Jas. Lyon, b g Warrior, aged, by Nutwith; commended, E. D. Tanner, br g Ranter, 7 years, by Dainty Ariel. Other exhibitors, P. Hunter, R. C. Pasley, A. M. Williams, W. Douglas, R. Wellwood, J. H. Coleman, D. Fleming, and C W. Davis. Class 22.—Light-weight hack, up to 10 stone—l, and special prize, Jas. Lyon, eh g Hianga, 6 years, by Oliver Cromwell; 2, W. Heslop, blk m Sophia, 3 years; commended, C. L. Mackersey, Waratah, 6 years, by Pacific. Other exhibitors—W. Beamish, Geo. Smith, W. Douglas, E. D. Tanner, 0. W. Davis, H. Handyside, G. Cross. Class 23.—Lady's Hack j must have been used as a lady's hack 3 months previous to entry—l, w. Beamish, eh g Taipi, 6 years 5 2, G. P. Donnelly, eh g Rongokako $ commended, Jos. Bicknell, oh g Pilot Fish. Other exhibitor—o. B. Winter.

Class 24—Pony any age, under 13 hands—

1, D. S. Fleming, Black Diamond, aged, by Diamond ; 2, W. McOulloch, b m Mable, 4 years, by Sampson; commended, G-. P, Donnelly, Charcoal. Other exhibitors —. C. J. Nairn, D. M'Lean, W. Douglas, J. J. Bailey, K. D. Tanner, W. Heslop. Class 28 —Draught Gelding, subject to trial—l, D. M'Lean, b g Star, 5 years, by Crown Prince, dam Empress; 2, H. L. Donelly, g g Major, aged. Other exhi- V bitor, R. P. Williams. Class 29—Pair of Farm Horses for general purposes —J. D. Ormond. '^ Class 30—Pair of Draught Horses, owned by the exhibitor, for Maori competition only — Special prize —Te Roera Tareha, Darky and Blossom. Other exhibitors— Hoani Karaka, and Iraia Karauria. Class 30 —Extra exhibit — Commended W. Ruddick, eh h Pope, 5 years, (Steeplechase Sire) ; commended Rev. J. C. Ecoles, blk or bro c, by Jav'lin, dam Kitty. CATTLE. Judges: Messrs J. Page and W. T. Owen, SHOKTHOBNS. Class 31.—8u11, under 12 months—l, Rev S. Williams, Abbott 11., by Earl Derby, dam Abbess; 2, A. M'Hardy, white, 9 months, by Riby Knight, dam by Prince Leonard. Other exhibits—Rev S. Williamg' Sir Riby 2nd, and 6. Heslop's Lord Chester. Class 32.—8u11, 12 months and under 2 years—l, Hon H. R. Russell, 23 months, Lord Raglan, by Butterfly, dam Lady Maud ; 2, Thomas Tanner, 19 months, red, by Earl of Oxford, dam Violet; highly com* mended, Rev S. Williams', 17 months, Lord Napier, by Earl Derby, dam Duchess of N.Z. Other exhibits—B. Wellwood's bull by Prince William, dam Grosßip ; and Stokea Bros.' Major.

( lass 33. —Bull, 2 years and under 3 years—J. D. Ormond, 2 years 1 month, by Cambridge Duke 7th, dam Young Magic; 2, Stokes Bros, 2| years, Duke of Norfolk, by Duke of Cambridge 7th, dam Duchesa of N.Z. ; highly commended, J. D. Ormond, 2 years 8 months, by Cambridge Duke 7th, dam White Duchess 2nd. Other exhibit— T. Tanner's bull by Leo, dam Blythe. Class 34. — Bull, 3 years and upwardf v, —1, A. M'Hardy and Rev. S. Williams r roan, Riby Knight (imported) ; 2, Hon' H. R. Rus»ell, King Henry 3rd, by Crown Prince, dam Lady Rose; highly commended, Thomas Tanner, roan, 5} years, by Hyperion, dam Booth Gwynne. Other exhibit—J. Gh Kinross's Duke of Riverßlea.

Class 35.—Heifer, under 12 months—l, Rev. S. Williams, 11 months, by Grand Duke of N.Z., dam by Marquis of Walton; 2, A. M'Hardy, roan, 9 months, by Prince Leonard, dam Lady Dunbar; highly commended, Rev. S. Williams, 8 months, by Riby Knight, dam by Earl of Derby. Class 36. —Heifer, 12 months and under « 2 years—l, A. M'Hardy, red, 22 months, by Prince Leonard, dam Duchess of Chamburgh; 2, J. D. Ormond, roan, 18 months, by Cambridge Duke 7th, dam Lady Derby; highly commended, Rev. S. Williams, 12 months, by Earl Beaconßfleld, dam by Marquis of Walton. Other exhibits—Stokes Bros.' Red Rose, and Rev. S. Williams' heifer by Grand Duka of N.Z., dam by Sir James 2nd. Class 37 —Heifer, 2 years and under 3 years—l, J. D. Ormond, red, 2 years 11 months, by Cambridge Duke 7th, dam Lady Derby; 2, Rev. S. Williams, Bridesmaid, 32 months, by Earl Derby, dam Nun. Class 38—Cow, 3 years and upwards— 1, A. M'Hardy, roan, by Earl Derby, dam White Duchess, 2nd ; 2, A. M'Hardy, roan, 7 years, Duchess of Chamburgh, by Loyal Windsor, dam White Socks 5 highly com* mended, J. D. Ormond, red, 4 years by Cambridge Duke 7th, dam Little Dorritt. Other exhibit, Rev. S. Williams's Rose of Riby.

HEBBJOBuS. Class 42 —Bull, 3 years and upwards— G. Roberts and Co., Lord Normanby, aged. No other entry. Class 46—Cow, 3 years and upwards1, G. Roberts and Co., cow, aged. No other entry. PUBB BBBD OATTLB OP AKY OTHBB BBBBD.

Class 48.—Cow—W. U. Burke, Alderney cow, 6 years. No award.

GBADB OATTIB. Class 50.—Heifer, 12 months and under 2 years —1, A. M'Hardy, 12 months, by Prince Leonard, roan ; 2, J. Heslop, 1 year; highly commended, A. M'Hardy, 12 months, by Prince Leonard. Other exhibits, A, M'Hardy, heifer by Prince Leonard, and 0. and J. Nairn, three, by Sir Garnet. Class 51.—Heifer, 2 years and under 3 years—l, Wm. Orr, 2£ years, by H .W. P. Smith's Polled Angus ; 2, A. M'Hardy, by Prince Leonard; highly commended, A. M'Hardy, 2 years, by Prince Leonard. Other exhibits—A. M'Hardy's heifer by Prince Leonard; C. and J. Nairn's three, by > Sir Garnet; J. Heslop's heifer and William Orr's heifer by H. W. P. Smith's Polled Angus. Class 52. —Cow, 3 years and upwards—l, J. Heslop, 6 years ; 2, J. Heslop, 4 years ; highly commended, C. and J. Nairn, 4 years, roan and white, by Grand Duke. Other exhibits—C. and J. Nairn, four by Knight of Bath and one by Grand Duke; J. G. Kinross's two exhibits; and T. Bishop's white cow. Class 53.—Dairy Cow—l, Wra. Orr, red and white, 4 years ; 2, John Heslop, dairy cow, 4 years. Class 54.—Two fat Bullocks, 3J years and under—l, Rev. S. Williamß. Other exhibit—J. D. Ormond. Class 55—1 wo fat Bullocks, over 3* years —1, Hey. S. Williams ; 2, Hey. S. Williams }J highly commended, J. D. Ormond; commended, Thomas Bishop, Other exhibitor —G. Heßlop. PIGS. Judges—Messrs Foreman and Higgins. Labob Bbbbd. Class 100.—No prize awarded. One exhibit. Class 101.—First prize, John Marshall, y Two exhibits. POULTRYJudges—Messrs Galbraith and W. Miller. Class 104. — Geese — First and second prizes, M*s Sharp. Two exhibits. Class 106.— Ducks — First prize, John Orr (Avlesbury). One exhibit. o^Bß*lo7.—Fowls—First Prize, John Orr (Dorking young) ; second prize, John Orr (Dorking adults). Two exhibits. Class 109, fowls.—First prize, J. R. Elliott (black-breasted red). Two exhibits. Class 110, fowls. —First and second prizes, C. B. Winter (Brahmas, dark, aged and young). Two exhibits. Class 112, fowls any other breed.—First prize, W. U. Burke (Buff Cochins) • second prize, T. Glasson (silver spangled Poland). Eight exhibits. , Class 113, pigeons.—First prize, F. Goodacre (blue English owl) ; second prize, W. Hartley (white fantail). Two exhibits. J IMPLEMENTS. (Judge —Mr Duncan Cameron.) Class 116, reaper and binder. —First prize, J. and J. B. Chambers (M'Cormick) ; highly commended, Murray, Roberts and Co. (Osborne). Three exhibits. "it Class 117, threshing maohine and elevator —First prize, J. and J. B. Ohanbers. One exhibit. Class 119, combined reaper and mower.— First prize, Murray, Roberts and Co. Osborne), wool exhibits. Class 120, combined seed-sowing machine. —First prize, A. Jones ; hichly commended, W. Stewart. Three exhibits. Class 121, horse rake.—First prize, Murray, Roberts, and Co commended, W. Russell. Three exhibits. (lass 122, three-furrow plough. — First prize, C. Doney (own make) ; highly commended, A. Jones (own make). Two ex>j hibits. ~ Class 123, double-furrow plough.—-First prize, A. Jones (own make) j commended, Mnrray, Roberts and Co. (Reid and Gray), Fire exhibits. Class 124—Single furrow plough—First prize, A. Jones (own make). Five exhibits. Class 125—Grubber or scarifier—First prize, A, Jones, Two exhibits.

Class 126—Set of farm harrows—First prize, Corskie and Robb (own make) ; hhigly commended, A. Jones. Nine exhibits. Class 127—Chain harrows—First prize, Corskie and Robb. Two exhibits. Class 128 — Whippletrees—First prize, Corskie and Robb (own make) commended, A. Jones. Six exhibits. Class 129 Clodcrushers—First prize. A, Jones (own make). One exhibit. Class 130—Horsa hoe —First prize, Corskie and Robb; commended, A. Joues. Five exhibits. Class 131—Farm dray with frame—First prize, A. Jones (own make.) Four exhibits. Class 132, buggy New Zealand make.— First prize, John Forater. Twenty exhibits. MISCELLANEOUS PROVINCIAL PRODUCE. (Judges : E. Beck and John Heslop.) Class 136, salt butter.—Second prize, Mrs Durham. One exhibit. Class 137, fresh butter.—First prize, R. Wellwood; second prize, Mrs Durham. Four exhibits. Class 140, cask beer.—First and second prizes, G. H. Swan. Five exhibits. (Judges: Messrs Allan McLean and W. Douglas.) Class 142, assortment provincial-made leather—.First prize, G. Macdonald. Class 144, provincial grown hops.—First prize, G. H. Swan (Wairoa.) Class 145, provincial grown malt. —First prize, G. H. Swan (Havelock). Class 146, provincial made saddlery.— First prize, John McVay. (Judges: Messrs J. Roberts and W. Beetham.) Class 147, one bale scoured merino wool. —First prize, R. P. Williams. Two exhibits. Class 148, one bale scoured longwool.— First prize, R. P. Williams; highly oommended, R. P. Williams. Five exhibits. DOGS. (Judge : Mr J. O. Evett.) Class 151, sporting dog, retriever. —First prize, T. Aldridge; second prize, W. J. Birch. Three exhibits. Class 152, setter.—First prize, T. Pine. Five exhibits. Class 153, pointer.—First prize, R. T. Walker ; second prize, G. Abrahams. Two exhibits. Class 154, fox terrier.—First prize, C. 0. Murray; second prize, H. Gaisford. Six exhibits. Clasß 155, greyhound.—First prize, A. McCartney; second prize, F. D. Luckie. Six exhibits. Class 156, spaniel.—First prize. W. J. Birch; seoond prize, W. Beamish. .Five exhibits. EXTRA EXHIBITS. Hoadley and Lyon, Gillard's sheep dip ; John Bennett, land pressor; Kaiapoi Woollen Company, collection of woollen goods; J. B. Chambers, potato planter, commended ; Acclimatisation Society, two trout, provincial bred j A. Jones, lawn roller (own make; A. Jones, pair lawn gates (own make), commended; A. Jones, garden ohair (own make), highly commended} A. Jones, bullock yoke and bows of New Zealand timber (own make) j A. Jones, bicycle ; W. Arnold, three wool mats 5 J. Foster, horse hose reel j J. Foster, manual hose reel ? Gilberd and Co,, aerated water and cordials; Murray, Roberts and Co., one coil barbed wire j T. H. Gifford, bottled ale and stout. SPECIAL PRIZES. By Messrs A. Buckland and T. Morrin, Auckland, a piece of plate (to be selected by the winner), value £24, to he engraved " The Judge's Prize," for the best pen of 20 2-tooth Long-woolled Ewe Hoggets, not artificially fed, bred and owned by the exhibitor—T. Tanner, 20 Linceln Ewe Hoggets, 13 to 14 months, unshorn. By Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co., a silver oup, value ten guineas, for the best pen of 5 Long-woolled Ewes, with lambs at foot; also, a silver oup, value ten guineas, for the best pen of 5 Provincial-bred Longwoolled Rams. —W. Douglas, various ages, bred by exhibitor. By M. R. Miller, Esq., a silver cup, value seven guineas, for the best pen of 5 Merino Ram Hoggets; also a silver cup, value seven guineas, for the best pen of 5 Merino Ewe Hoggets.—Stokes Bros., 15 months, bred by exhibitors. By Thomas Tanner, Esq., a silver cup, value ten guineas, for the best pen of 3 Lincoln Hams, bred by the donor (annual gift, donor not competing).—W. R. Russell, 2 years, bred by T. Tanner. By Douglas McLean, Esq., a silver cup, Maori competition only, for the best pair of draught Horses, owned by exhibitor. Te Roera Tareha, Darky and Blossom. By the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co a silver cup, value fifteen guineas, for the best pen of five long-woolled rams (any breeder). —T. Tanner, various ages, bred by exhibitor. By Messrs Hoadley and Lyon a silver cup, value twelve guineas, for the best pen of 10 long-woolled ewe hoggets; also a silver oup, value five guineas, for the best scoured hale of wool.—A. McHardy, 2 years, bred by exhibitor. By John M'Vay, Esq., a hogskin saddle (own make), value £9, for the best weightcarrying hack.—H. Gaisford, h g Glaucus, aged, by Don Juan. By Mr Sterry, a best double-reined snaffle bridle, for the best light-weight hack. —James Lyon, eh g Hianga, 6 years, by Oliver Cromwell. By W. Heslop, Fsq., a whip, value one guinea, to be awarded to the best rider at the jumping match. —Mr C. C. Murray. CHAMPION CLASSES. Class A.—Thoroughbred Sire, 3-year-old and upwards —Allan M'Lean's Jav'lin. Other competitors, Allan M'Lean's Mute and G. P. Donnelly's Pohukura. Class B.— thoroughbred Mare, 3-year-old and Upwards—Allan M'Lean's Flying Scud. Other competitor, Allan M'Lean's Songstress. Class C.—DraughtSire. 3-year-old and upwards —J. Heslop's Robin Adair. Other competitors, D. M'Lean's Berlin Congress ; D. Toshack's Bothwell; G. Gray's Clansman ; A. Macdonald's Lord Clyde. Class D.—Draught Mare, 3-year-old and upwards—J. Heslop's Lucy. Other competitors. —H. J. Twigg's Madame ; Royse and Anderson's mare ; J. Heslop's Nancy ; J. D. Ormond's Pink ; D. M'Lean's Bell. Class E. —Bull of any breed, 2-year-old and upwards—A. M'Hardy, and Rev. 8. Williams, roan, Riby Knight (imported). Class F. —Cow of any breed — *. M'Hardy, roan, by Earl Derby, dam White Duchess 2nd. Class G.—Merino Ram—D. M'Lean, 27 months, bred by exhibitor. Class H.—Merino Ewe, 12 months and upwards—D. M'Lean, 15 months, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors —Royse and Anderson, Stokes Bros., D. Gollan. Class I.—Longwool Ram, 12 months and upwards—Executors James Watt, 4 years, bred by Watt and Farmer. Other exhibitors—A. M'Hardy, P. Dolbel, W. R. Russell, T. Tanner, G. P. Donnelly, J. N. Williams. CJass K.—Longwool Ewe, 12 months or upwards—A. M'Hardy, 2 years, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors—C. B. Winter, Executors James Watt, T. Tanner, G. P. Donnelly, J. N, Williams, F, Sutton, H. R, Russell,