THE HAWKE'S BAY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3509, 6 October 1882, Page 2

THE HAWKE'S BAY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

Wednesday, October 4. The first day of the above society's annual 6bow was as usual devoted to the judging of sheep, and, consequently, only those actually interested in the exhibits presented themselves on tbe ground, and therefore the attendance was very limited. The work of judging occupied the whole of the day, for although the number of exhibits was not as numerous as last year tbe sheep were much more difficult to judge owing to the evenness of their quality. Iv the merino classes there were 72 entries, not including eigbt pene of ten sheep each entered for Mr M. R. Miller's special prizes. In the long wool classes there were 78 entries, not including 15 pens containing 131 sheep entered for special prizes offered by Mr T. Tanner, Messrs Hoadley and Lyon, Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co., and the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. The merino sheep were the first to claim our attention, not only on account of the excellent quality of the exhibits, but because we regard the results of the various importations from the celebrated flocks of Victoria and Tasmania as one of the most interesting features of these annual shows. During the last few years owners of merino flocks have spared neither expense nor trouble to eeeure the best strains to be obtained, and while some favor tbe cross with the Victoria blood, others have gone n heavily for that of Tasmania, the general result being highly advantageous. The chief competitors for honors this year, were Mr D. Gollan, Mr D. McLean, and Mr J. ADderson. These three flockowners are the exponents of what can be done by crossing with the Gibson blood, and they have no reason to be dissatisfied with their cboije. As may be imagined, the breeding having been on the same lines the competition between tho three was very close, and the judges had no easy task in awarding the prizes. The first prize in class 57 deservedly fell to Mr Gollan for a large framed hogget showing great weight density and evenness of fleece, Mr J. Anderson carrying off second honors with a very compact sheep with heavy fleece of medium quality, and the same breeder was also awarded a " highly commended " for another animal in the same class. Mr D. McLean secured both Ist and 2nd prizes in class 58, his exhibits standing out in marked superiority above all the other entries. Mr McLean was the only exhibitor in class 59, Mr Campbell's three entries not putting in an appearance. Mr McLean consequently had a walk over in that class securiug with the first prize the award of best sheep of the class in the show an honor which carried with it the ten guinea cup. In class 60 Mr Gollan took first and second prizes, the first also gaining the Champion prize, Mr Anderson gaining a highly commended. The latter gentleman secured first place in class 61, and Mr Gollan took second honors. Clasß 62 had but three entries, Mr McLean taking first prize with an imported Gibson ewe with lamb at foot, and the Hon. H. R. Russell obtaining second place with a ewe of his own breeding. In the

next class the judges only awarded a first prize which fell to Mr McLean, an exhibit by the manager for Stokes' trustees being highly commended. The competition tor Mr M. R. Miller's special prize of a seven guinea silver cup, was confined to Messrs Gollan, McLean, and Stokes, the pens of the two former being in marked contrast to tbe latter's which were of Learmouth blood the others being Gibson's. The prize was awarded to Mr McLean's pen of ten hoggets while a similar special prize by the same donor fell to Mr Gollan's pen of ewe hoggets. In the loDgwool classes there was a grand display of sheep, some of the exhibitors having taken more than ordinary care in tbe preparation of tbeir exhibits for the show. In this respect Mr T. Tanner's sheep were conspicuous. In the raai hogget class (66) Mr A. McHardy took the first prize, and he was also awarded the first for a two-year-old ram in class 67, Mr Tanner taking second honors in both classes. Mr McHardy has reason to be proud of these successes as his sheep had received no special preparation by housing, clothing, or extra diet, whereas Mr Tanner's bad. Mr P. Dolbel secured first prize in class 68 with a five-year-old ram bred by himself, a son of tbe old well-known champion, ' and which took second honors at the last show, and would have gained the championship but for an accident that had happened to him. In this class Mr Tanner took second place with a ram bred by Mr P. Russell, Mr R. P. Williams had a highly commended, and Mr J. Collins a commended appended to their exhibits. In class 69 and 70 Mr T. Tanner was awarded both first and second honors, and a first prize in class 71, Mr McHardy changing places with him by being second in tbe latter. Mr Tanner was also fortunate in getting first prize in the class 72, Mr J. N. Williams securing the second, and the Hon. H. R. Russell a highly commended and a commended for two of his exhibits. The Cotswold class was filled by three exhibits from Mr G. D. Hamilton to whom was awarded first and second prizes. There were no representatives of the Romney Marsh breed. Of the special prizes, Mr Tanner secured those offered by Messrs Hoadley and Lyon, by Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co., and second by the N. Z. L. and M. Agency Company. There was a dispute as to the award for a second special prize offered by Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co. for a pen of five of the best provincial bred rams. The judges delined to make any award, and a referee bting called in he decided in favor of MrR. P. Williams' pen, against which Mr Tanner protested on the ground that the award should be made by the judges. The protest was subsequently withdrawn. There was not a very large collection of agricultural implements on tbe ground, the only exhibitors being our provincial manufacturers, Mr A. Jones, C. Deney, and the firm of Corskie and Robb, while Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co. showed a collection of imported articles. Mr Jones was not only the largest exhibitor but the largest prize-taker, securing no less than six first prizes, the same number of second prizes, and five highly commended. Messrs Corskie and Robb came next with three first prizes and one second; and Mr Doney was awardedt«o firsts. The American Coach Factory's show of carriages, entered under the name of the manager, Mr J. Poster, waa much admired, and did not fail to obtain a fair share of honors in the several clashes in which the various exhibits had been entered. Mr F. Shanly and Messrs; Corskie and Robb were the only other exhibitors in these classes, the latter being awarded a first prize for a spring cart. The following is the prize list:— SHEEP. CHAMPION CTJP OP FIFTY GUINEAS. Class H, merino ewe, 12 months and upwards, Mr A. McHardy. CHAMPIOIT PLATE OP TEN GUINEAS. Merino ewe, 16 months, Mr D. Gollan. MEItINOS. Judges—Messrs J. Pearson, jun., and W Gardiner. Stewards—Messrs C. L. Mackersey and J. Dove. Class 57, ram hogget, 18 months or under. —1, D. Gollan, bred by exhibitor ; 2, Koyse and Anderson, bred by exhibitors ; highly commended, Royse and Anderson, bred by exhibitors; commended, Douglas M'Lean, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors —Stokes' Trustees, Francis Fulton, H. Campbell, and H. R. Russell ; 19 exhibits. Class 58, ram, 18 months and under 30 months.—l, Douglas M'Lean, bred by exhibitor ; 2, Douglas M'Lean, bred by exhibitor ; highly commended, Douglas M'Lean, bred by exhibitor ; commended, Royse and Anderson, bred by exhibitors. Other exhibitors —A. H. Price, Stokes' Trustees, Francis Fulton, M. R. Miller, and J. Anderson, senr.; 16 exhibitors. Class 59, ram, 30 months and upwards. —1, (and champion), Douglas M'Lean, bred by exhibitor; 2, Douglas M'Lean, bred by J. Gibson. Other exhibitor, H. Campbell j 6 exhibits. Class 60, ewe hogget, 18 months and under. —1 (and champion), D. Gollan, bred by exhibitor; 2, D. Gollan, bred by exhibitor ; highly commended, Koyse and Anderson, bred by exhibitors ; commended, D. Gollan, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors—Stokes' Trustees, Douglas M'Lean, and H. R. Russell; 13 exhibits.

Class 61, ewe, 18 months and under 30 months, with or without lamb.—l, Royse and Anderson, bred by exhibitors ; 2, D. Gollan, bred by exhibitor; highly commended, Royse and Anderson, bred by exhibitors; commended, Donald Gollan, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors— Stokes' Trustees, Douglas M'Lean, H. R. Russell; 11 exhibits. Class 62, ewe, 30 months and upwards, with lamb afc foot.—l, D. M'Lean, bred by W. Gibson and Sons ; 2, H. R. Russell, bred by exhibitor ; 3 exhibits. Class 63, ewe, without lamb.—l, Douglas M'Lean, bred by J. Gibson ; highly commended, Stokes' Trustees, bred by Stokes Bros.; 4 exhibits. Class 64, 10 merino ram hoggets, for special silver cup, value 7 guineas, given by Mr M. R. Miller.—l, Douglas M'Lean, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors — Stokes' — Trustees and D. Gollan ; 3 exhibits. Class 65, 10 merino ewe hoggets, for special silver cup, value 7 guineas, given by Mr M. R. Miller.—l, D. Gollan, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors, Royse and Anderson, Stokes' Truseees, Douglas M'Lean ; 5 exhibits. LINCOLNS. Judges—Messrs D. Peat and H. M'Master* Stewards—Messrs F. W. Clunie, E. R« Dixon, and S Scruby. Class 66, ram hogget, 18 months and ur.der. —1, A. M'Hardy, bred by exhibitor ; 2, T. Tanner, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors, R. P. Williams, G. P. Donnelly, J. D. Ormond, H. B. Russell, and Chambers Bros. ; 16 exhibits. Class 67, ram, IS months and under 30 months.—l, A. M'Hardy, bred by exhibitor ; 2, T. Tanner, bred by P. Kussell; highly commended, T. Tanner, bred by P. Russell; commended, J. G. Kinross, bred by Auckland and New Zealand Land Company. Other exhibitors, F. Sutton, P. Dolbel, J. Heslop, J. Collins, and J. Anderson, senr.; - 10 exhibits. Class 68, ram, 30 months and upwards — 1, P. Dolbel, bred by exhibitor; 2, T. Tanner, bred by P. Russell; highly com mended, R. P. Williams, bred by exhibitor ; commended, J. Collins, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors, J. Heslop and P. Sutton 6 exhibits. Class 69, ewe hoggefc, 18 months and

i under. —1, T. Tanner, bred by exhibitor; f 2, T. Tanner, bred by exhibitor; highly, I commended, T. Tanner, bred by exhibitor ' commended, J. N. Willaims, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors, .). D. Ormond. A. M'Hardy, and H. R. Russell ; 13 exhibits. Class 70, ewe, 18 months and under 30 months, with or without lamb. —1, T, Tanner, bred by P. Russell; 2, T. Tanner, bred by P. Russell; highly commended, T. Tanner, bred by P. Russell ; commended, J. N. Williams, bred by F. and W. Nelson. Other exhibitors, J. N. Williams, F. Sutton, and A. McHardy ; 10 exhibits. Class 71, ewe, 30 months and upwards, with lamb at foot. —1, T. Tanner, bred by P. Russell; 2, A. M'Hardy, bred by exhibitor ; highly commended, R. P. Williams, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors, G. P. Donnelly, H. R. Russell, Chambers, Bros.; 9 exhibits. Class 72, ewe, without lamb.—l, T. Tanner, bred by P. Russell; 2, J. N. Williams, bred by F. and W. Nelson ; highly commended, H. R. Russell, bred by exhibitor ; commended, H. R. Russell, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors, A. M'Hardy, P. Dolbel, G. P. Donnelly, Chambers, Bros. ; 11 exhibits. Class 73, 3 Lincoln rams, bred by Mr T. Tanner, for silver cup, value 10 guineas, given by Mr Tanner, donor not competing. —1, Chambers, Bros. Other exhibitor, N. E. .Beamish ; 2 exhibits. COTSWOLD. Class 81, ram boggefc, 18 months or under. 'A-—l, G. D. Hamilton, bred by exhibitor ; 2. 1). Hamilton, bred by exhibitor ; 3 exhibits. SHEEP OP ANY BREED. Class 95, 20, longwoolled ewe hoggets, not artificially fed, bred and owned by exhibitor, for piece of plate value 12 guineas, given by Messrs Hoadley and Lyon.—l, T. Tanner. Other exhibitors, J. D. Ormond' J. N. Williams, and H. B. Russell; 4 exhibits. Class 96, five longwool ewes, provincial bred, with lamb at foot, for silver cup value 10 guineas, given by Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co.—l, T. Tanner, bred by P. Russell. Other exhibitors, R. P. Williams, G. Roberts and Co., and H. R. Russell; 4 exhibits. Class 96a, five longwoolled rams, provincial bred, for silver cup value 10 guineas, given by Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co. — R. P. Williams, bred by exhibitor. Other exhibitors, T. Tanner, G. D. Hamilton; 3 exhibits. Class 97, five longwoolled rams, any breeder, for silver cup valued 15 guineas, given by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company.—T. Tanner, bred by T. Tanner. Other exhibitor; G. D. Hamilton ; 2 exhibits. IMPLEMENTS. Judges—Messrs S. Graham and P. Ramsay. Stewards—J. B. Chambers, H. J. Thomson, and J. Lyon. Class 113, champion cup, value lOgs, for best collection —Alexander Jones. Other exhibitors, Corskie and Robb, Murray, Roberts and Co. Class 114, best collection of Provincialmade implements.—A. Jones. Other exhibitors, Corskie and Robb. y Class 118, combined reaper and mower.— . The only exhibitor was A. Jones (Hornsby's), and no prize was awarded. Class 120, horse-rake. —A. Jones. Other exhibitors —Chambers Bros, and Corskie and Robb. Class 121, three-furrow plough.— Alex. Jones, own make. Class 122, double-furrow plough.—l, C. Doney, jun., own make; 2, Alex. Jones, own make. Other exhibitors — Murray, Roberts and. Co. (Reid and Gray), and A. Jones, heavy plough, own make. Class 123, single-furrow plough. — A. Jones, own make ; 2, A. Jones, own make. Class 124, grubber and scarifier.—Very highly commended, Alexander Jones, own make. Class 125, set o2 farm harrows.—l, Corskie and Robb, own make; 2, A. Jones, own make; highly commended, A. Jones, own make ; 6 exhibits. Class 126, chain harrows. —1, Corskie and Robb, own make ; 2, A. Jones, own make. Class 127, set of whippletrees. —1, C. Doney, jun., own make ; 2, A. Jones, own make; highly commended, A. Jones, own make. Corskie and Robb also exhibited. Class 128, clod crushers.—Commended, A. Jones, own make. Class 129, horse hoe.—l, C. Doney, junr., own make ; 2. Corskie and Robb, own make; highly commended, A. Jones, own make. Class 130, disc harrows.—l, A Jones, own make. Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co. exhibited one of Reid and Gray's. Class 131, farm dray with frame. —1, Corskie and Robb, own make ; 2, A. Jones, v own make. r BUGGIES, &C. , Judges—Messrs G. Rymer and J. S. Caverhill. Stewards—Messrs J. B. Chambers, H. J. Thomson, and J. Lyon. Class 132, single-seated buggy. —Highly commended, J. Forster. Class 133, double-seated buggy.—l, JForster; 2, J. Forster. F. Shanly also exhibited. Class 134, spring cart.—l, Corskie and Robb. J. Forster also exhibited. Class 135 dog-cart.—l, J. Forster (fourwheeled) ; 2, J. Forster (two-wheeled). Meßsrs Corskie and Robb also exhibited two and four-wheeled dog-carts. EXTRA EXHIBITS. First prizes were awarded to J. Forster for a " buckboard" waggon and Stanhope gig, and a basket pha_ton shown by him was highly commended. A 4-horse yoke for treble-furrow plough, shown by C. Doney, jun., waa very highly commended. The following exhibits were commended : —Pair of wicket gates, bullock yoke, garden seat, buggy jack, and improved hay-knife, all made anil exhibited by A. Jones. Mr G. Bowman exhibited one bushel of broom Bced, which was very highly commended. Thursday, October 5. The second day's show was observed as a general holiday, and though the weather could hardly have been more disagreeable, a cold gale of wind from the / Boutb-west raising clouds of dust, the attendance on the ground was exceedingly large. A word of praise is due to the railway authorities for tbe arrangements made to secure the safe conveyance of so many people to and from Hastings. The police alao assisted the officials, and tbe V general manager, the station masters, guards, &c, all were conspicuous in the zealous discbarge of their duties. As a matter of course the railway carriages far too few for the number of Jteavellers, and, we should think, almost every available truck was called info •requisition. The trucks, being fitted with temporary seats, answered the purpose, and had it not been for the cold wind would have been quite as pleasant to travel in as a crowded carriage. However, every one can make allowances on occasions of this sort, and with the knowledge that the railway authorities did their utmost to promote the comfort and safety of the passengers no fault could be found, and not an accident occurred to mar the pleasure of the day. Of the general features of the show very little need be siid. As we have said previously the entries of sheep and cattle fell short of those of last year, a fact that i 3, perhaps, due to the diecovery that the qualities of live stock have been so improved that nothing is gained by exhibiting second-rate animals. The Shorthorn classes were represented by thirty beasts ~X" mainly from tbe herds of tbe Rev. S. Williams, Mr Ormond, and Mr McHardy, the Hon. H. R. Russell only forwarding three entries, and the manager for Stokes' trustees four. The Rev. S. Williams, with a handsome youngster of ten months old by Earl Derby, took first prize in class 37; while a promising eleventh months old son of the

Duke of Norfolk from the Stokes'herd took second honors. None of the animals, however, Cbll for much special mention, with the exception of course of the grand bull Riby Knight, who stands high above anything that can be shown against him. As a matter of right he was awarded first prize in his claps, a Butterfly bull bred by the Hon. H. R. Russell being given second place. In the heifer classes two daughters of Riby Knight's each carried oil first prizes, adding to the list of trophies possessed by the Rev. S. Williams. In cows Mr M'Hardy took first and second honors, the former with Roan Duchess, a daughter of the well-remembered and much admired White Duchess, by Earl Derby. Mr J. Heslop showed a handsome twoyear old heifer by Excelsior, which gained for him the second prize id its class. To the general spectators the cattle as a whole did not look very attractive, for no attempt had been made to put them in " show form." This absence of grooming and special feeding must be to the advantage of the beasts, but naturally detracts from their appearance. There was a very fair number of horsea entered, comprising some of the best blood in the district. Mr. Allan McLean's brown horse Jav'lin took the champion prizein class A, for thoroughbred sires of three years old and upwards. Iv class D, for draught mares of three years old and upwards, tbe entries were few, but of a superior character. The championship in this class was awarded to Mr T. Tanner's bay filly Bessy Lee, three years. The same exhibitor's grey mare Flower was greatly admired. In tbe classes for thoroughbreds entitled to be classed A or B in the New Zealand Btud J Book, Messrs C. and J. Nairn showed three very fine Sator colts, each of which received a first prize. Mr Allan McDonald's well-known racer Foul PJay was entered, but did not exhibit. Mr Allan McLean with his entire Mute, carried off the honors in class 4. In class. 9, for mares of any age in foal, or with foal at foot, the first and champion prizes were awarded to Mr Allan McLean's bay mare Flying Scud, by Fisherman, out of Jeanette. Out of twenty-five draught horses entered in the catalogue twentyfour were upon the ground, the exhibits being a very good lot indeed. The entries under the heading of "Miscellaneous" were numerous, but call for no special mention. Farm produce was only very indifferently represented, and the same may be said of provincial produce. Amongst tbe extra exhibits were some samples of farinaceous food, starch, gum, &c, shown by Mr Thomas Liddle, who manufactured the articles locally from potatoes and grain. There were a few samples of buttershown, but in consequence of the clouds of dust that had blown over these it required a careful inspection to reveal the fact that butter and not clay was the commodity exhibited. There were seven entries of ales and porter, the Waipawa brewery taking both tbe prizes for ales; there was no award for porter. Mr G. H. Swan's exhibits were disqualified in consequence of bis name being affixed thereto. Messrs Banner and Liddle had a booth crested on the ground, in wbich were exposed various specimens of soap, both for wool scouring and household use, manufactured by a simple process from scraps of fat and such like refuse. Some very neatly got up tins of honey and cakes of wax were forwarded by Mr Goddard, of Havelock. The following is the prize list: — CATTLE. Judges—Messrs. Duncan McMaster and A. Taifc. Stewards—Messrs. Alexander Williams and W. Beamish. SHORTHORNS. Class 37, Bull under 15 months. —Rev. 5. Williams, —10 months, by Earl Derby, dam by Marquis of Walton; 2, Stokes' Trustees, Duke of Milbourne, 11 months, by Duke of Norfolk, dam Jeanette. Other exhibitor, Rev. S. Williams. Class 38, Bull, 15 months and under 27 months.—l J. D. Ormond, —18 months, by Cambridge Duke 7th, dam Wallingford Duchess sth ; 2, Rev. S. Williams, Cossack, 17 months, by Earl Beaconsfield, dam by Earl Derby; highly commended, Rev. S. Williams, Sir Riby, 24 months, by Riby Knight, dam by Earl Derby. Other exhibitors, W. Marcroffc and J. D. Ormond. Class 39, Bull, 27 months and upwards. —1, Rev. S. Williams, Riby Knight, 9 years ; 2, H. R. Russell, Lord Raglan, 34 months; highly commended, T. Tanner, Lord Clyde, 6_ years. Other exhibitors, G. Roberts and Co and Stokes Trustees. Class 40, Heifer under 15 months.—l, Rev. S. Williams, roan, 14 months, by Riby Knight, dam by Earl Derby; 2, H. R. Kussell, Red Rose ; highly commended Rev. S. Williams, roan, 11 months, by Earl Derby, dam by Sir James 11. Other exhibitors, Stokes' Trustees. Class 41, Heifer, 15 months and under 27 months. —1. Rev. S. Williams, Riby Lassie, 16 months, by Riby Knight, dam The Nun ; 2, J. Heslop, , 27 months, by Excelsior, dam Marchioness; commended, Rev. 8. Williams, 24 months, by Riby Knight, dam by Earl Derby. Other exhibitor, H. Wellwood. Class 42, Cow, 27 months and upwards — 1, A. McHardy, Roan Duchess, 6 years, by Earl Derby, dam White Duchess ; 2, A. McHardy, red and white, Duchess of Cambridge, 33 months, by Prince Leonard, dam Duchess of Chamburgh ; highly commended, Stokes Trustees, Red Rose, 28 months, by Prince of the North, dam Flora. Other exhibitors, Rev. S. Williams and H. R. Kussell. Classes 43 to 50—No entries. GBADB CATTLE. Mr Thomas Bishop's prize, value £5, for best exhibit in the Grade Cattle Classes. Class 51, Heifer under 15 months. —1, N. E. Beamish ; commended, J. Heslop. Class 52, Heifer 15 months and under 27 months.—l, Rev. S. Williams; 2, Rev. S. Williams ; highly commended, Rev. S. Williams. Class 53, Cow, 27 months and upwards.— 1 and 2, Rev. S. Williams ; very highly commended, J. Heslop ; highly commended, J. Bennett. Other exhibitors, N. E. Beamish, W. Orr, T. Tanner, and Chambers Bros. Class 54, Dairy Cow.—l- N.E. Beamish ; 2, J. Heslop. Class 55, One Fat Bullock, 3_ years and under. —1, N. E. Beamish, strawberry, 3 years. Other exhibitor, W. Douglas, red and white, 2 years. Class 56, One Fat Bullock, over 31 years. —1, J. D. Ormond ; 2, N. E. Beamish. Other exhibitor, W. Douglas. HORSES. thoroughbred horses—(Entitled to be classed A or B New Zealand Stud Book.) Judges—Messrs J. G-. Wilson, and Alex. McKenzic. Stewards—Messrs E. D. Tanner and W. Heslop. Class 2, 2-year-old colt, foaled since l.sfc August, 1880.— 1, C. and J. Nairn, b c 2 years, by Sator, clam Young Sybil. Class 3, 3-year-old colt, foaled since Ist August, 1879.—1, C. and J. Nairn, b c 3 years, by Sator, dam Dunsinane; commended, A. Logan, eh c King of the King, by Sator, dam Miss Reeves. Class 4, entire horse, 4 years old and upwards.- —1, Allan McLean b h Mute, aged, by Fireworks, dam Finclla. Other exhibit, Mr Allan McDonald's, Foul Play, by Traducer, dam F.ncy. Class 7, 3-year-old Filly, foaled since Ist August, 1879.—1, C. and J. Nairn, b f 3 years, by Sator, dam Young Sybil. Other exhibit, Allan McLean, blk or br f Lubra, 3 years, by Tubal Cain, dam Fortress. Class A, Thoroughbred Sire, 3 years old

and upwards. — Mr Allan McLean br h Jav'lin, aged, (champion). Other exhibits, Mr Allan McDonald br h Foul Play and Mr Altan McLean b h Mute. Class D, Draught Marc, 3 years old and upwards. —Mr T. Tanner, b f Bessy Lee, 3 f years, (champion). Other exhibits, Mr J. Heslop, b m by Dugdale, and cli m by Young Lofty, also Mr T. Tanner, g m Flower. Class 9, Mare any age, in foal or foal at foot. —1 (and champion), Mr Allan McLean, b m Flying Scud, aged, by Fisherman, dam Jeanette ; 2, Mr W. Douglas, b m Cascade, aged, by Sledmere, dam Waterwitch. Other exhibitor, Mr Allan McLean, Argentine. THOROUGHBRED HORSES. (Not entitled to compete in A and B Class.) Class 11, Entire Horse, 4 years old and upwards.—l, Allan McLean, br h Jav'lin, aged, by Yattendon, dam Lilla. Class" 13, Mare, 4 years old and upwards. —1, R. Wellwood, b m Brunette, 5 years, by Papapa, dam Mishap ; 2, C. C. Murray, br m 4 years, by Maroro, dam Wainui. Other exhibitors, Allan McLean, br m Virginia Water, and W. Douglas, eh m Maid of All Work. Class 14, Mare any age, in foal or foal afc foot.—l, W. Douglas b m Sweetbriar, aged, by Antidote, dam Moss Rose. DRAUGHT HORSES. Judges—Messrs E. Menlove and J. S. Caverhill. Stewards—Messrs A. T. Danvers and G. Heslop. Mr John Heslop's prize of three guineas for tbe best yearling Colt; also a prize of three guineas for the best yearling Filly— both by Robin Adair (donor not competing). Class 15, Yearling Colt, foaled since Ist August, 1881.—1, J. D. Ormond, b c, 1 year, by Cannie Scotchman; 2, Douglas McLean, —1 year, by Berlin Congress, dam Blossom. Class 16, 2-) ear-old Colt, foaled since Ist August, 1880.—1, T. Tanner, b c Overdraft, 21 months, by Banker, dam Highland Mary ; 2, J. Heslop, b c King Robin, 2 years, by Robin Adair, dam Blossom ; highly commended, J. Heslop, b c Guy Fawkes, 2 years, by Robin Adair, dam Nelly. Class 17, 3 year old colt foaled since Ist August, 1879.—1, R. Wellwood, b.c. Marquis, 3 years, by Sir William Wallace, dam Fanny ; 2, W. A. Couper, b.c. 3 years by Clansman; commended, J. Bennett, b.c. 3 years by Dugdale. Other exhibitor, J. Bird,—c 2_ years. Class 18, Entire Horse, 4 years old and upwards.—l (and champion), J. Heslop, b.h. Robin Adair, 6 years, by Rantin Robin, dam Darling ; 2, Douglas M'Lean, b.h. Berlin Congress, 7 years, by Lord Byron, dam Jean ; highly commended, J. Don, b.h. Bonnie Scotland, 5 years ; commended, J. Boyle, b.h. Bothwell, 6 years. Other exhibitors, D. S. Fleming, b.h. Lucknow, 6 years, J. Chubbin, g.h. Prince of the Valley, aged, and J. Heslop, g.h. Admiral Gidney, 4 years. Class 19, Yearling Filly foaled since Ist August, 1881.—1, H. R. Russell, bf 10 months by Robin Adair, dam by Littlejohn ; 2, J. Heslop, b f 1 year by Robin Adair, dam Blossom. Class 20, 2-year-old Filly foaled since Ist August, 1880. — 1, T. Tanner, b f Lady Burdett, 21 months, by Banker, dam Violet; 2, J. Heslop, b f Darling 3rd, 2 years by Robin Adair, dam Kate ; commended, J. Anderson, senr., , 2 years. Class 21, 3-year-old Filly, foaled since Ist August, 1879.—1, T. Tanner, b f Bessy Lee, 3 years, by Banker, dam Gipsy. Class 22, Mare, 4 years old and upwards. . —1, T. Tanner, g m Flower, 7 years, by Sir Colin, dam Duchess; 2, J. Heslop, eh m , Lucy, 4 years, by Young Lofty, dam Kate. Class 23, Mare any age, in foal or foal at foot. —1, J. Heslop, b m, aged, by Dugdale. MISCELLANEOUS. Judge—Mr J. Mackersey. Stewards — Messrs W. A.Couper, and H. J. Twigg. Class 24, Entire, best calculated to improve the breed of saddle horses. —1, A. Macdonald, eh h Blair Athol, aged by Ravensworth, dam Moss Rose ; 2, G. P. Donnelly, br h Pohukura, aged, by Pacific, dam Villette. Class 25, Entire best calculated to improve the breed of carriage horses.—Highly commended, A. H. Hopkinson, b h Cothersfcone, aged, by Young Cotherstone, dam Nora. Other exhibitor, T. Tanner, blk h Royal Highlander, aged. Class 26, Entire Pony, under 13 hands.— 1, G. T. Scale , aged, imported. Class 27, Weight-carrying Hack, any age, up to 14 stone. —1, Jas. Lyon, blk g The Moor, aged, by Cid ; 2, H. Gaisford, br m Rebecca, aged, by Bay Middleton. Other exhibitors, W. Beamish, g m , aged, H. Smith, b g Warrior, aged, J. Heslop, br f , 4 years, D. McLean, br g , 4 years, G. P, Donnelly, br g Harakeke, aged, — Cottle, , 5 years, W. Dougg g Grey Tom, aged. Mr John McVay's prize Best Hogskin Saddle, of his own make, for the best Lightweight Hack. Class 28, Light-vreighfc Hack, up to 10 Btone. —1, H. Gaisford, b g Sam Weller, aged, by Nutwith, 2, Allan McLean, g g Scottish Chief, aged, by Snowden ; highly commended, J. Heslop, blk g , 5 years, by Mute. Other exhibitors, C. L. Mackersey, Kinsman, D. S. Fleming, Huntsman, 5 years, Beamish br g , aged, Jas. Watfc, eh g , 3 years, Murray Hingston, b m Cigarette, aged, Spencer Gollan, eh g Chummy, 3 years, T. Tanner, br g Troubadour, 5 years, H. Monteith, b g Dynamite, 5 years, C. C. Murray, b m Wild Rose, H. Handyside, g g , 6 years, — Cottle, , 4 years, A. T. Dauvers, b m Countess, by Clymenus, W. Douglas, b g . aged. Class 29, Lady's Hack.—l, W. Beamish, eh. g. —, aged ; 2, G. P. Donnelly, eh g Rangakako, aged ; highly commended, T. Gracie, br m Winnifred. Other exhibitors, W. Heslop, blk m Sapphira, 4 years, by Ananias, W. Douglas, br g Panic, and b g Koakaroa. Class 30, Pony any age nnder 13 hands.— 1, Douglas M'Lean, b f—, 3 years, by Samson ; 2, H. A. Defr, bf—, 3 years, by Samson ; very highly commended, W. Douglas, br g Old Man, aged. Other exhibitors, H. M'Kenzie, br g 3 years, by Samson, G. P. Donnelly, g g Jacko, 5 years, C. C. Murray, eh m Twigg, 6 years, W. Douglas, erg Nimble, 4 years. Class 34 —Draught Gelding. —1, Douglas M'Lean, Star, 6 years, by Crown Prince ; 2, Chambers Bros. . Class 35—Team of Three Farm Horses, for general purposes.—l, Douglas M'Lean. Other exhibitor, J. Heslop. Class 36, Pair of Draught Horses, owned by the exhibitor, for Maori competition only. Special prize, value twelve guineas, given by Mr Douglas M'Lean. —1. Reihana, pair of bay marcs. Class 36A—Extra Exhibits.—l. J. Ford, b c 2 years, by Sator, dam Figaro mare ; 1, F. Peacock, pair of Ponies, by Samson. PIGS. Judges—Messrs J. Heslop and S. Graham. Steward —Mr T. Aldridgo. LARGE BREED. Class 99, Boar, Ist prize £2, or option of medal, 2nd prize £I.—l, F. Cook, Berkshire, 2 years ; 2. N. E. Beamish, Berkshire, 2 years ; highly commended, W. Orr, Berkshire. SMALL BREED. Class 101, Boar, Ist prize £1, or option of medal, 2nd prize £1.-1, W. J. Burton, China Boar, 6 months. POULTRY. Judges—Messrs L. C. Galbraitb and W. Miller. Stewards —Messrs G. Nelson and C. Brown. Class 103, Geeso, Ist prize £1, 2nd prize 10s. —1, Mrs Sharp, geese. Other exhibit, Mrs Sharp. Class 105, Ducks, Ist prize £1, 2nd prize 10s.—1, W. Nelson, Pekiu ; 2, Mrs Hamblyn, Rouen. Class 107, Spanish, Ist prize £1, 2nd prize 10s.—1, Mrs Whitehead, Spanish, adults. Other exhibit, Mrs Whitehead, young. Class 108, Game, Ist prize, £1, 2nd 10s. —1, A. Howe, Duckling, adults. Class 109, Brama, Ist prize XI, 2nd 10s.

—1, W. Nelson, light; 2, H. H. Murdoch, dark. Other exhibitor, C. B. Winter, dark. Class 110, Bantam, Ist prize £1, 2nd 10s. —1, Master F. Pell, game. Class 111, any other breed, Ist prize, £1, 2nd 10s.—1, Mrs Glasson, silver-spangled Hamburgs, 2, W. Stafford, Buff Cochins, young. Other exhibits, T. Glasson, silverspangled Polands, H. H. Murdoch, Coc ns, adults, W. Nelson, Houdans, Captain Bower, Cochin.. PIGEONS. Class 112, any breed, Ist prize £1, 2nd 10s.—1, John James, English Carriers. MISCELLANEOUS PROVINCIAL PRODUCE. Judge—Mr E. Beck. Stewards —Messrs G. Nelson and C. Brown. Mr R. Wellwood's prize of £2 2s, for the best exhibit of fresh butter, and £2 2s for the best exhibit of salt butter. Class 139, Salt Butter, not less than 61bs. in each lot, Ist prize £1, 2nd 105.—2, Miss Dowling, salt butter. Class 140, Fresh Butter, no less than 51bs. in each lot, Ist prize, £1, 2nd 10s. —1, R. Wellwood, fresh butter; 2, Miss Dowling, fresh butter. Class 143, Cask Beer, not less than 5 gallons, prize, Society's silver medal. —1, Waipawa Brewery, 1 cask strong ale ; 2, Waipawa Brewery, 1 cask mild ale. Other exhibits, Waipawa Brewery, porter, G. H. Swan, aies and porter. Judges —Messrs J. Heslop and C. C. Murray. Stewards — Messrs G. Nelson and C. Brown. Class 150, 1 bale scoured Merino Wool, weighing not less than 2Colbs., prize Society's silver medal.—l, R. P. Williams, 1 bale scoured Merino wool; 2, J. Beatson, 1 bale scoured Merino wool. Class 151, 1 bale scoured Longwool, weighing not less than 2001b5., prize Society's Bilver medal.—l, R. P. Williams, 1 bale scoured Longwool; 2, J. Beatson, 1 bale Bcoured Longwool. Thomas Liddle received a first prize for faranaceous food and British gum, and was highly commended for white and colored .tarch, DOGS. Judge—Mr J. Anderson. Steward —Mr H. G. Smith. Class 153, Sheep Dogs, Ist prize £1, 2nd 10s. —1, D. Guild; 2nd, James Collins. Five other entries. SPORTING DOGS. Judges—Mr J. O. Evett and Colonel White. Steward—Mr H. G. Smith. Class 155, Setter, Ist prize 10s, 2nd 5s. — 1, T. Pine; 2, W. Hastie. Two other entries. Class 156, Pointer —1, J. Lopdell, liver and white Shot. Class 157, Fox Terrier—l. Dr. Reid. Two other entries. Class 158, Greyhound—l, J. Young ; 2, A. McCartney. One other exhibit. Class 159, Spaniel—l, G. Nelson ; 2, W. Beamish. Five other entries. Class 160, Bull Dog—l, F. Farmer, dog Belcher ; H. H. Murdoch, dog Duke, other exhibit. Extra exhibit — Newfoundland dog. 1, Alfred Cottrell, dog Carlo. The trotting match at 3 p.m. offered a fresh attraction to the large assemblage, and then it was, when the grand stands were crowded, and the people thronged the sides of the course along the straight, that a good idea was formed of the immense gathering of holiday-makers. For the match there were five entries. The judge was Mr J. Mackersey, and the starter was Mr C. A. Fitzßoy ; the distance two miles ; first prize £10, and second prize £5. A good stnrt was effected, but the pace was not remarkable, the first mile occupying over four minutes. Mr Donnelly's Otira, ridden by J. Munn, won pretty easily, Mr P. Heeney's Fidget second, and Mr Proffit's My Pony third.

HORTICULTURAL SHOW,

The horticultural show, which was held in the luncheon room of the grand stand, was disappointing; owing to the continued dry weather and high winds a number of exhibits th-t had been entered rot having been forwarded. The mo3t noticeable feature of the room was a really splendid display of azaleas by Mr J. G. Kinrogs, but these, having arrived at so late an hour that the judges had passed those classes, which could not be awarded any of the regular prizes, but a special one was granted to them in recognition of their beauty. A similar mishap befell the same exhibitor with his very fine collection of ferns in pots. Some cinerareas exhibited by Mr Goddard was awarded a prize on account of the excellence of their color, though in the opinion of many of the visitors those of Mr Forest's were the best. The cut flowers and bouquets do not call for any mention. The collection of vegetables was fine considering the exceptional character of the weather of late, and a trayful of oranges, citrons, and lemons grown on the Grange estate formed an interesting exhibit, while the ferns forwarded by Mr K. C. Sturm were also much admired. Notwithstanding the paucity of the show on the whole, upwards of 500 persons visited the room. We understand that it is the intention of the committee to devote the surplus proceeds to the formation of a permanent horticultural society. The following is tbe Hat of prizetakers:— POT PLANTS IN BLOOM. Class 5, cinerarias, John Goddard, Havelock Nursery first prize; W. Forrest, Napier, commended. Class 6, cactus, Mrs Reynolds, Hastings. Class 11, ivyleafed geranium, best three, W. Forrest, Napier, Class 13, Chinese primula, best three, R. C. Sturm, West Clive. ORNAKENTAL FOLIAGE PLANTS AND PERNS. Class 20, native ferns, not exceeding twelve, R. C. Sturm, West Clive, first prize ; W. Hesebeck, Napier, highly commended. Class 27, tricolor geranium, best three W. Forrest, Napier. CUT PLOWERS. Class 30, best collection of annuals, G-. Saunders, gardener to Mr J. N. Williams. Class 33, camellias, best four, Jas. Taylor, gardener to Messrs Roberts and Co. Class 34, geranium, best six spikes, various, W. Forrest, Napier. Class 36, pansies, best six, W. J. Birch, Hastings. Class 40, roses, best twelve, W. Hesebeck, Napier. Class 43, verbenas, best six, W. Hesebeck, Napier. Clas3 44, Wallflowers, best collection, G. Saunders, gardener to Mr J.N. Williams. Class 45, best table bouquet, (x. Saunders, gardener to Mr J. N. Williams. Class 46, best hand bouquet, R. C. Sturm, West Clivo. Class 47, best bridal bouquet, R. C. Sturm, West Clive. VEGETABLES. Class 53, asparagus, best bundle of eighteen beads, G. Saunders, gardener to Mr J. N. Williams. Class 55, brocoli, best tbreo heads, Jas. Taylor, gardener to Messrs Roberts and Co. Class 58, carrots, best bunch of twelve, Jas. Taylor, gardener to Messrs Roberts and Co. Class 63, dwarf peas, best dish of forty pods, W. Hesebeck, Napier. Class 64, tall peas, best dish of forty pods, J. Broyer, Napier. Class 65, kidney potatoes, best twelve, J. Brojer, Napier. Class 66, round potatoes, best twelve, J. Broyer, Napier. Class 69, rhubard, best twelve sticks, Mrs Willianiß, To Aute. Class 70, seakale, best twelve sticks, Jas. Taylor, gardener to Messrs Roberts and Co. Class 72, best collection of vegetables, Jas. Taylor, gardener to Messrs Roberts and Co., first prize; W. Hesebeck, Napier, highly commended. FRUITS. Class 73, strawberries, best dish of twenty, F. West. SPECIAL PRIZES. Best collection of vegetables of not less than five different sorts, Jas. Taylor, gardener to Messrs Roberts and Co. Best

single azalea in pot. C. Hutchins, gardener to Mr J. G. Kinross. Best single specimen of cineraria, John Goddard, Havelock. Best collection of pansies, not less than six, Mrs Williams, Te Aute. Best twelve sticks of rhubarb, Jas. Taylor, gardener to Messrs Roberts and Co. Best three yellow roses, W. Hesebeck, Napier. Best collection of dried ferns, R. C. Sturm.