PLOUGHING MATCH.

Dunstan Times, Issue 959, 3 September 1880, Page 3

PLOUGHING MATCH.

, A nr st successful meeting took place on Fi i lay, the 27i.1i ult, in a paddock adjoining Mrs Mil ward’s White Horse Hotel. The wuuhcr tor a few days before was very bad, but on the particular day it broke tine, in fact it was splendid. There were something like 250 spectators to witness the competition, which was good throughout, particularly iu the swing ploughs. During the day a luncheon was provided by Mia Mil ward and Mr M'Morran, free to all comers, to which a large number sat down. When the ploughing was over an adjournment was made to a grand supper, which wound up with a ball, and to which our fair friends stept it till daylight did appear. The decisions of the judges gave general satisfaction throughout, though the task was a difficult one on account of the keenness of the competition. The following gentlemen kindly acted as judges For Ploughing— J. Stronach, Esip (Matakauui Station), J. Melville, Esq. (St. Bathans), G. Turnbull, Esq. (Blackstone Hill). For Horses and Harness—G. Hay, Esq (Palmerston), J. C. Jones, Esq. (Blacks), J. Turnbull, Esq. (Clack-stone Hill). The following prizes vereawarded : Swing Ploughs—Open to all comers. First prize, 1.4; sccmd, L 3 ; third, LI 10s. Ploughman. Owner. Pr. Archibald Brown Archibald Brown 1 Andrew Haig Downs Company 2 Michael Cousens J. White 3 J. Gochrane J. Hamilton 0 Double Furrow Ploughs—Opm to all comers. First prize, L 4 ; second, L 3 ; third, LI I Os.

The special prizes were awarded as follows Best Break—Ploughshare, given by Mr Hanger. Andrew Haig. Best Outs and Ins—Pair homos, given by Mr R Patterson. Andrew Haig. Best Finish—Hat, given by Mr W. Pyle. Archibald Brown. BestG roomed Horses—Hunting whip, given by Mr Pitches Archibald Brown. Best Pair of Horses—Ll, given by Mr 11. M ‘.Morran. Archibald Brown. Best Matched Pair—Ll, given by Robert Wilson and Go. Archibald Brown. Best Kept Harness in Everyday Use—One bottle three star brandy, given by Mr Gavin. Archibald Brown. DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Boat Break -Pair leading chains, given by Mr G. Prescott. Thomas Kerten. Best Outs and Ins—Pair hames, given by Mr G. Prescott. Thomas Kerten. 8.-st Finish- Hat, given by Mr A. Hill. J. M ‘lntosh. Best Three horse Team.— LI, given by Mr J. 0. Jones. Hinkstone Men Best Matched Three-horse Team—Ll, given by Mr J. S. Handysiue. Downs Company. Best Groomed Horses - Body brush and comb, given by M’Cullueh and Shepherd. Downs Company. Best Kept Harness in Everyday UseWhip, given by Mr Sandeman. John Ailkenhead. Best Mare on the Field—Fat sheep, given by Mr K. M‘Morran. Handysidc and Roberts. Best Geldi.ig— Fat Sheep, given by Mr

Samuel luder. John Aitkenhead. Oldest Ploughman—Ll, given by Mr Ed, Puddy.

John Cochrane. Youngest Ploughman -Riding whip and spurs, given by Mr J. Turnbull. Steven Spain.

Plon jhinan. Owner. Pr. Thomas Kartell Downs Company 1 J M Tutosh A. M‘Intosh 2 W. Tweekie Peter Jenkins 3 J. Wilson L aider Station 0 Steven Spain Thomas Spain 0 William Walls J. A itkenhead 0 J. Hailey J. G. GlassforJ 0