Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume X, Issue 956, 28 October 1891, Page 2

Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

ANNUAL SHOW. Fatron — Sir John Hall ; PresidentMr R. B. Willis ; Vice- Presidents— Messrs G. C. Waby and J. Barnett ; Hon. Treasurer — Mr P. J. Henley , Auditors — Messrs W. Q. Lunn and T, W. Durant ; Hon. Secretary — Mr G. Rennie ; Committee — Messrs W. Bishop, J. Boag, D. Baddo, D. Cant, J. R Campbell, C. Frankish, J. M. Furze, G. Gossett, S. Graham, W. Holley, T. B. Howson, H. Hight, F. Jaraegon, F. Jackson, M.. Jones, Jas. Lambie, W. D. Lawrence, R. Lochhead, W. G, Lunn, W, R. Maddison, D. Marshall, L. Mathias, W. Moorhead, J. McKellar, D. McMillan, P. O'Boyle, F. Overton, J. Osborne, H. Phillips, J, Rennie, D. Scott, Geo. Stevens, Ren., Jas. Stackhouse, W. Watson, C. Withell, W, H. Woodman. The above exhibition was held at the Society's Show Ground, Leeafcon, yesterday. The beautiful weather had the effect of enticing out a large number of the general public, including many of the Christchurch business people, and of course, most of the business people of

?ouUibridge, Leeston and adjoining townships. In addition, the farmers of the Ellesmero district, as is their wont, were present to do honour to their annual show, m very much larger numbers than that of any previous year. We must not forget the ladies and the younger fry, who all m their best, added to the completeness of the Holiday, and no doubt enjoyed themselves, quite as much as they added to the pleasure of those present. Not the least plea ing part of yesterday's gathering was the smiling fac>?s of many of the old ssttlera of the district, who, apparently had come out witn the full intention of enjoyment knowing m their heart that so fat a 3 the season and its prospects are concerned," Dame Nature had inspired m. them every hope of a bountiful harvest; abundance* of grass, and an excellent prospect of good prices for their produce. .We earnestly trust that their hopes will not be otherwise than well borne out by the present outlook. At an early period of the day the ground presented quite an animated appearance,' and shortly bafore the arrival of thoChristchurch train, the judging of the various ciasses had begun m earnest. The secretary, the officers and the judges were at 'their posts-. -with commendable promptitude, and we desire to express our thanks 1b the Hon. Sec., Mr O. Rennie, and the memberjf of the Committee for their courteiy m furnishing us with information, &c. The Burnham Brass Banil played during the whole of the day, and very creditably they did it too. The wants of the inne* man wero supplied by Mr Blackler, who supplied liquid refreshments to an extent which cannot be characterised as ' a roaring trada,',.but no doubt, was quite satisfactory ' firiaii-' cinlly. Mr Edwards, of tiydenhainj had a luncheon booth, where the public ob tamed ample refreshment of a solid kind at a very moderate price, Mr Columbus also had a still for juvenile refreshments, and there were also the usual shooting gallery and galvanic battery , : j' besides > other accessories to bbtkiii' t>hes"jfpo3o coppers from the youngsters,* "... The t at«f . tendance during, the day was fully 1500. : ' CATTLE. :■:"--■'■■'. : There was a very nice lot of bulls exhibited. For the Shorthorn. class Mr Watson's Roan Duke took first honours. He is is a grand animal and fit to show anywhere. In the same class, Mr H. Hight took second place with Lord Northampton. In Clas ? s 2, Mr W. (iabbie's exhibit took first' ptiste^ anjd Mr W. D. Lawrence secured! "second place with a really fine animal m Class 3. In Cliass 4, Mr Watson , took' first and second with two we l l and evenly made roans, calved m October 1 and : August respectively. Mr -Watsdh's eutry m Class 5, was, Well worth looking, at, being a little over 6 months pi d, and' showing great promise. : s^tr i( !Nixon's entry showed good breeding, and secured second place. In the class for heifers, Mr Watson was also most successful taking first and second prize's- with ; two nice exhibits, Mr Benny's Queen! Miib' 1 being highly commended ,' J "'ln \/C ; l : asi 7Mr Hight carried pff firgfc prize. !with a: , nice looking rich .'roan, heifer, and iibak; second honours with another ; ptyHsh ! | looking exhibit, the two other entries' by |Mr Watson being awarded a highly oommended and commended. 1 Mr High't' again secured a second m Class 8, . and Master J. Rennie a' first prize m Class; 9. Mr Watson took all the hopoura m Class 10, Milch Cows, and m Class, 11 secured another first, and Mr. i G-askin second place. There were no entries' in tbe Jersey Class for bullsi Mr H. .F/.- : Britton exhibited two nice milch cows in' Class 13. There was a total absence of fat stock entries m all the , classes for cattle, and this appears somewhat, strange to us. as we had fu'ly expected the classes for this kind of stock would have filled easily m this district; HORSES, | Taken altogether the entries of horses I m all tho classes were of excellent qua- | lity and could hardly be beaten any.-, ", where. The draught entirei were a| grand lot of animals, and looked the pink of perfection all round. 8100 I stock was a good class, comprising such well-known horses as Burlington and Thackeray. Boston took first honours as a carriage entire, and a fine mare, Jean, as a brood mare. Mr Frankish's. Mexico, of course went out of the ring decorated. Larrikin, Mr Lochhead's handsome cob, of course scored a win ; and the entire pony Brilliant Boy, and the gelding King of the Ring deserved their first honours. : ; ; /; T SHEEP, ' ' f ; J Tbe entries m the various sheep pang" were, although not numerous, weirupM 6" the usual standard of the district. The principal kinds shown were Border Lei f cesters, Lincolns, Romney Marsh, and bhropshire Downs, The Fat Merino Wether class was not represented. One entry only of 5 fat freezers, by Mr. Mathias. were noticeable, but do not however call for special comment. There was a fair entry of fat lambs of excellent quality, Mr. 0. Withell waa the largest exhibitor of ewes m the Lincoln classes, and bis exhibits showed careful breeding all round. Mr W. D. Lawrence exhibited some really fine Romney Marsh rams and ewes, and deserves praise for his evident pains m the selection of the best possible quality. Tn South Downs Mr Threlkeld — that veteran exhibitorsecured first honors for a ram over 18 months, Mr Mathias taking second hoa ors In Border Leicesters Mr J. Boag had do less than 10 exhibits, all of which were of excellent quality. Mr J. Rennie's exhibits were also fully up to the usual standard of this well-known breeder. Mr P. C. Threlkeld entered some fine specimens of English Leicesters,

und was the largest exhibitor m thisaeo--* tion Messrs J. M. %rze, ; anlil<*/% Murray also showed some good quality' sheep of this breed. . ) |§K^ / - PIGS. '.■ / V ;V ' Berkshires were the only breed of pigs exhibite'l, an I on the whole of excellent quality. Mi* W. Brainlpy's nine exhibits were nil worthy of inspection, Mr 1). Cant showed two very fine'-sft'ite/ Mr P. C. Candy's exhibits were good brel pigs. On the whole the nnimal " that pays the rint." though not by any mean? so well reprcsente I as we might expect m a district like Ellesmere, was of very gQQdj"qpaJij;y, ir^le^and a ere lit to the Inhibitors. -■ -i>-i i r■■ J&OGS. Here perhaps,' more than elsewhere, the awards did hog meet wMh. popular approval. Tlie first prizo m tbe Shee p dog class-went fairly enough, but there iwere sereral dogs which might fairly. ;hav« been placed over tlie 2nd prizse I bitch. Two splendid puppies, by the I best bred, dog m the colonies, and show* ing signs of breed 1 about them — Mr H. JBritton's Help and Lassie certainly defserved a' V.H C. car I . The stock of Britannic, who ia by Champion Metcbly ! Wonder out oE Lill, and who has scored highest honors m New Zealand and j Australia, should /not been passed over jmore especially when his pups show all ithoir sire' 9 good qualities. . '•> .;:;.y..v .?. IMPLEMENTS. 1 ! The display of implements was nob ' very largei but there was a far reprea-; entation of the various machine* which are popular jn tho district. First oni the list. came the \ ■ ..: ■ i WALTEa A. Wood Co., of Hoosick- Falls/ Mr P. MeClahy— i better as Mac,— who like his imimortal countryman, could not tell a lie, dearly a3 ho Would like to, was m charge • 'and to judge by appearances^ --was- doings a roaring trad*. The first exhibit was j the/Mower which shows several jjariDroy^-, ; menits^ijbn) former models. . It) &|C^J .close cutter, has all gear enclosed, brass bearirigß y a pecial d ust-prbdroHlhg ar« rangements. It is light o£ draught and has stood phe te«»t r of ;hatd(^4d varied work. Their Horae Bake aUo has Jmany^ advantages. The teeth have great etaltt. ticifcy, being tested to a 25 inch spring, It is simple m censtruotion and easily: workable by a child. An enclosed gear Reaper came next, suitabla for catting anything; but more especially adapted to :cl^>veri : • Similar maijhirieS, 'ha^e. bfeea ia. ; use'ih fchi& district ktid haVe giYien' eVe'ry. .' satisfaction. A new arrangement is the regulator, for throwing put the sheaves as required. .The; Single Apron Reaper anft.'Bihder iia too wellknown and popular i to need an extended 1 notice. Its close cutlittfif, ! -simplicity, oase of mana^ment jind strength recommend it to Everyone. The reel is strong enough to, bear ,even Mac,— -n6 light weight,-^dancihg a'born pipe^ ,on, it. Automatic : gear, dqes &WJ with /any possibility of choking, whilst the steel frame and brass bearings are •. All gearis withitt'easy pach of the driver, The >wh*ole maohine ■can be packed : for traßs'pbrt ia about 10 minu'fce'sy and one great advantage is that : iill ? (laplic.ate pacts caru.be o,btain|d with- , I pu^elay, fronod the he*iA j>r -the .';.. |ocal offices. . . . s j ' THicrßuoiK^v/^ 'came ne,xt,---a. practically, framelesama i chine with specially ,' jlow^ oufifcfng knife. It is light of draught, ..with (Jifect chain drive, improved" Appleby kholter which tafeea anyßwed .twine. AH JSirtp i^m easily i accessible : for oiling, ; «t«i ,i • The/ driving wheel is self tightening 1 , keeping always rigid. The same firm shows a ' Mower of equal excellence,, |, ; /!, : WBtNEjR . A.ND 1 ;READBE'' ;// .."! had a Gig, Vuilt to Mr Reniiie'i .order, , of neat design; and good finish. „.Ti»ej also showed a iCombined Stripper, Dret ger arid Baggar ;< showing several marked' : improvements: This machine was built |oo late for any real work '-Uat ftarresti, but its trials were eminently %a£|sf|actorjr s They also showed a Brantford Binder, 4nd a capital hand power Winnower of iheir'own liuildV , ...... ; l " /Thk k ;'/ : kll SteerßitiderJand the Big' 4 Mower, tvith a Daisy Cart were the exhibit of ibis popular firm. <• v Low Brothers had but onjß exhibit, a WhiteohHrXel, au excellently finished, strong and serviceable cart ; neat m design, thoroughly well upholstered: and evidently made to last. ! I'^Mbssbs Rbbob & Sons \..,Q to Mower and a Howard Digging Plough. j Mr T. N. Horsely showed a .series of force pumps, strong j arid simple.. ; .! TfIKiHoBNgBY ReAFBB, : /T theeame machine as last year, completes the list of exhibits m this department, /: PRODUCE, &o. 1 Produce was not a strong class, bat the quality was good if the numbers were not large The judges' awards gave every satisfaction.