NORTHERN AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION’S EXHIBITION AT RANGIORA.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 136, 6 November 1874, Page 2

NORTHERN AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION’S EXHIBITION AT RANGIORA.

President—Mr J. Macfarlane : vice-presi-dents—Messrs J. E. Brown, M.H.R., R. L. Higgins, M.P.C., M, Dixon, M.P.C., and H. Blackett. Committee—Messrs W, Bramley, W. Burt, G. Cone, S. Coleman, M. Duncan, M. Dalziell, J. Guild, W. McGregor, J. Hurse. H. Hinge, M, Jones. C. G. King, G. H. Lee, J. Lilly, J.W. Luxton, C. Merton, A.. Parsons, J. Stevenson, C. Skivington, P. C. Threlkeld, L. C. Williams, and C. Young. Hon secretary, Mr W. Buss ; treasurer, Mr F. M. Rickman. When the effort was first made to establish an Agricultural and Pastoral Association in the northern district, the result exceeded the most sanguine expectation of its promoters, but it was to be regretted that the interest in the affair did not long continue. In 1866 Mr J. Wylde. at a public meeting held at Saltwater Creek, succeeded in carrying a resolution forming the association, and was appointed secretary. The intention of the promoters was to encourage everything which would tend to improve the farming of the Northern districts. The best agricultural iournals were to be purchased for members; lectures given, analyses of soils made, and an annual exhibition of stock, implements, and manufactures were all included in the somewhat extensive prospectus, and Mr F. A. Weld, the present Governor of Western Australia, was elected first president. It was soon found, however, that the aims of this association were too high, and it ultimately resulted in the council or governing body confining their attention simply to periodical shows, the first of which was held at Rangiora, when the entries reached 259 ; the second at Kaiapoi, entries 276; third at Rangiora, entries 228: and fourth at Kaiapoi, entries 198. On reaching this stage of its existence, a misunderstanding took place on the question of holding the exhibitions always at one place, several of the promoters maintaining that it had originally been intended to hold an exhibition in turn to the north of the Ashley. This dispute, coupled with the fact that the funds with which the society was so liberally supplied, seemed to have been expended with prodigal readiness in incidental expenses, caused many of the members to withdraw in displeasure. The life members’ subscriptions were even used as ordinary revenue instead of being invested at interest, and the whole outcome was that the management could not claim any credit for themselves in furtherance of the object, beyond proving that the district could maintain a tolerable annual exhibitiou. The last show was held in 1869, from which time the association has been virtually defunct. Some months since, a few gentlemen recognising the importance of the matter, decided upon making an effort to resuscitate the shows—and steps were thereupon immediately taken which resulted in the. exhibition of yesterday and the intention to carry out annual competitions of a like character. In this their energies promised to be crowned with triumph, and although they did not quite takeuptheold tine of the association they began the work where it had been left, and Phoenix-like, the show of to-day springs out of the ashes of the former one. Its management is in the hands of those who intend by prudence and economy (which augurs well for its success) to make it a permanent institution. Their intention this year has not been to attempt too much, and if possible keep a nest egg balance from the proceeds for next year, a course which no doubt the district will heartily approve and endorse by supporting to ,’the fullest extent. While on this subject it would not be out of place to express a hope that any jealousies would exist in the northern district in reference to the locale of these exhibitions, will soon be dispersed. There cannot be a doubt but that Rangiora at present is the most central site, therefore those who are holding back ought to put a good face on it, and lend a helping hand. Some unpleasant remarks have been made with regard to the classes being closed to the district, but it seems quite necessary at the beginning of a new society of this kind, that they should secure the interest of all in the immediate neighborhood first. After all, a district including a million and a quarter acres, and a population of about ten thousand inhabitants, is not too limited to keep up a show of its own, and by and bye the council of the association will possibly see their way to offer a hearty invitation to all comers (and here it may be parenthetically mentioned that the sooner this invitation is given in a few of the classes, the sooner will the distr ct be benefited). The society has our best wishes for its advancement and welfare, coupled with a desire that it will not fall into the errors of its predecessor. No necessity existed to depend upon horseflesh to reach the rendezvous, but on coal and iron. In this respect the Provincial Government showed more forethought in providing trains at excursion fares, than they intend to be in regard to the country lines for the Canterbury agricultural show. The increase of traffic on the northern line yesterday, the second anniversary of its opening, compared with last year, was something considerable. Each side of the line showed signs of extending cultivations in plentiful crops

of grass and fields of wheat, which had profited by the rain of the past fortnight, looking very refreshing to the eye of the traveller. The living freight was soon debarked at Eangiora, and ten minutes’ walk brought the visitors to the show ground—a paddock on the Ashley road, lent by Mr F, M. Rickman, which in every respect was admirably adapted for the purpose, and water easily accessible. On the way thither the township was noticed to have donned its holiday suit of bunting, but as no arrangements could be come to with the storekeepers their marts were kept open. Since last exhibition held here the visitor could not help observing the advancement of the place. On the ground the spectators appeared to consist very largely of exhibitors and their friends, who, being interested in the verdicts of the judges, gave the keenest attention to the business of the day. In the afternoon there was a good assemblage, graced as usual by a considerable proportion of ladies, who, no less than their lords, can form a tolerable correct judgment on exhibits. The proceedings were orderly, and the services of the police under Mr Inspector Barsham were not called upon to act, but did service in preventing persons entering the field except at the legitimate entrance. The clerk of the weather was unusually kind, and left nothing to be wanted in that respect. It was a glorious day, and though warm, was tempered with a gentle breeze. On the ground were the usual tents for containing the dairy produce and manufactures, the refreshment booth of Mr M. Thompkins, the confectionery stall of Messrs Sansom and George, a luncheon booth for the committee and judges, and the secretary’s office. The usual games at such gatherings were at the fore, and Eugene Beda at intervals favored the public with a display of his performances on the horizontal bar and flying trapeze. Herr Biinz’ band was present, and tended to enliven the proceedings at long intervals. The arrangement of the exhibits was excellent, so far as it was intended they should be placed. But in the horse classes matters were a little mixed, so that it was not easy to find some of them, and animals left the ground before the time. The cattle and sheep pens were those in use by the Canterbury Association and engaged for the day. On account of the extent of the paddock there was plenty of room for the display of exhibits without necessity for overcrowding. Coming to the exhibits the number catalogued was 267, inclusive of extra stock, viz, sheep 94 ; cattle, 46 ; horses, 83 ; pigs, 8 ; dogs, 6 ; implements, 18 ; dairy produce, 7 ; manufactures, 5. Before giving a detailed notice of the various classes, the result of yesterday’s exhibition may be summed up in a few words. The show of long woolled sheep was really excellent, and the merinoes really bad, and few in number for such a field ; the cattle only passable—the bulls, by no means a credit to the district; the horses fair, and the other classes only scantily filled up. SHEEP. In class 4, merino ram, eleven months old, there must have been a mistake about this exhibit, as it certainly did not show any of the quality of a merino ram, and as might have been expected, did not receive a prize. In class 5, five ewes, above eighteen months, the exhibits did not show very good quality, and were also out of condition. The same remarks will apply to the second prize pen in this class, but one of the sheep in the first pen should have been placed in this, and vice versa. In the class for extra merino sheep, Mr Rickman showed three ewes above eighteen months. One of this pen received commendation, and was pure merino ; but the other two had very much the appearance of Romney Marsh or Leicester. Had these two sheep’ possessed the quality of the first sheep, the pen would certainly have deserved —as it would doubtless have received—a prize. In class 8, ram above eighteen months, Leicester breed, Mr P. C, Threlkeld took first prize with an excellent ram by Jock, a fine framed, even sheep, profitable both as a wool and mutton carrier. This sheep also took Mr Marcroft’s prize for the best pure Leicester ram on the ground. A ram shown by Mr Hurse iu this class was passed as showing too ranch Lincoln, and the same remark applies to Mr Pearson’s exhibit. Class 9, ram under eighteen months, Leicester, Mr Threlkeld took first prize with a hogget, by Scotland out of a Duke of Hamilton ewe, showing splendid wool, both in quality and quantity, good mutton, but not so good a head as the second prize taker, though a much evener sheep. The second prize was also taken by Mr Threlkeld in this class, with a Duke of Hamilton bogget out of an English ewe, showing a good deal of breeding, with a fine frame, but does not promise to carry his wool to age. IJad this ram not been a little narrow behind the shoulder, he would probably have received the first prize. Mr Threlkeld also received high commendation for a hogget by Scotland out of Jock ewe, a pretty sheep, shewing the character of his breed, but has all the appearance of being a light wool carrier, and is somewhat narrow and scraggy in the neck, but was the best headed sheep in the class. Mr Iven’s exhibit in this class showed a defect inbreeding, having a decided Romney head, and though low behind the shoulder, and not so good a mutton carrier as the others shown in this class, was a good woolled little sheep. In class 10 — Five ewes above eighteen months, Mr P. C. Threlkeld took first prize with a nice pen of well formed ewes, well woolled, and with pretty heads, and deserved their place. Mr ■J. McFarland took second prize with a pen of well woolled ewes, but were evidently in their wrong class, the merino stamp being upmistakably present. In class 11—Five ■ewes under eighteen months. Mr Threlkeld took first prize with the best pen of hoggets on the ground, being even, well formed, mutton and wool carriers, particularly iu the latter quality. Three of this pen also gained Mr Marcroft’d prize for the best Leicester ewe hoggets in the show, Mr Ivens took second prize with a pen of nice compact sheep, but wanting in quality and true breeding. In class 12—Best ram of any age, open to all comers, Mr Marcroft gained first honors with Jock the Second, a handsome stylish sheep. The competition between this ram and Mr Threlkeld’s first prize ram in class 8 was so close that the fudges had considerable difficulty in making their award. Southern Chief, exhibited by Mr Marcroft in this class, took the first prize in Christchurch, but was not awarded an extra prize here, as he was entered against all comers, and the judges had awarded two first prizes in that class, In the extra stock in this class the judges did not award any prize to Mr Hurse’s exhibit. LINCOLN BREED. In this class 13, rams above eighteen months, Judge Gresson obtained first prize

with a robust and very well-formed sheep, bred by Milton Bros., Southland, and a heavy wool carrier. He was the champion sheep of his class, as a hogget, two years ago, in Dunedin. The second prize was taken by Messrs Threlkeld and Marcroft’s Pauton, imported, bred by Messrs K. and H. Dudding, and was, we believe, used as a stud ram by those gentlemen in their flock. Though a fine, even, well-formed sheep, the wool seemed to show too great an indication of the Leicester. In class 11, ram under 18 months, Mr P. C. Threlkeld took first prizwith a pretty hogget both in form and wool, but a little long in the neck. The second prize in this class was taken by Judge Gresson with a light and delicate looking sheep, but fairly woolled. Class 15, five ewes above 18 months, the first prize was taken by Mr Threlkeld, with a good pen of ewes, one especially (bred by Messrs Budding) carrying a large fleece, and being of the true Lincoln type. A second ewe in this pen, also imported, and purchased at the sale of Messrs Budding’s pure bred sheep held in Christchurch, was a fine sheep, but not equal to the first one. 7'hree of the ewes in this pen might with advantage have given place to three in the second prize pen. The second prize was also taken by Mr Threlkeld, and the remarks on the other pen will nearly apply to this. Class 16, five ewes under 18 months, the first prize was taken by Mr Threlkeld with a splendid pen of well woolled even hoggetts. The second prize fell to Judge Gresson, with a nice even pen of well woolled sheep, showing good breeding, but a trifle low in condition. Mr Threlkeld had another pen in this class which was highly commended, the ewes being lighter, though even, but looking in wool not unlike the Leicester stamp, and lacked the true character of the Lincoln breed, one especially being considerably lighter in the wool than the other exhibits. ROMNEY MARSH. Class 18, ram above eighteen months. In this class Mr F. M. Rickman took first prize with a thoroughbred Romney, a well and even woolled sheep, even in every part, and a pretty sheep for his class. The second prize ram, owned by Mr R. Chapman, showed true Romney breeding, and was a stylish sheep, but the wool was rather light along the back. Another of Mr Chapman’s entry in this class was highly commended, and one of Messrs Lee Brothers commended. In class 19, ram under eighteen months, Mr Rickman obtained a first prize for a ram, as there was nothing to compete against him in the class. In class 20, five ewes above eighteen months, Mr Rickman took first prize with a fair pen of sheep in too low condition to appear to advantage. A second pen of sheep by the same exhibitor obtained second prize, but would probably have taken first prize had they been breeding; and one of them was also under age. In class 21—five ewes, under eighteen months, the first prize fell to a pen owned by Mr Rickman, which showed much more true breeding than any in their class, and deservedly received the first award. The second prize was also taken by Mr Rickman, with a nice even pen of sheep, but their Romney character is to be questioned. In extra stock, best ram of any age, Mr Rickman obtained first prize with an exceedingly nice ewe, showing true breeding and evidence of having been carefully looked after—looking not unlike a pet sheep. DOWN BREED. For five ewes under eighteen months. Mr J. Hurse obtained first prize for an even pen of ewes somewhat out of condition, and it is to be regretted that this class of sheep was not more fully represented. The second prize also fell to Mr Hurse, but this pen was not near so good as the other. LONG WOOL BREED. Best pen of five ewes of any age. Mr Keetly took first prize with a pen of Leicester cross sheep, a very profitable class of sheep. The second prize fell to Mr J. Luxton, showing a Romney cross, and very great care in breeding to the Romney. Mr Pentecost’s pen, highly commended, were not more than half-bred sheep, but a remarkably nice even pen, doing their owner great credit. HALF-BRED. Class 28, five ewes of any age, New Zea-land-bred. the progeny of merino ewes and lung-woolled ram. In this class Mr F. M took first prize with a fairly good pen of half-bred ewe hoggetts, though somewhat small and looking as if not well kept, An entry by Mr Threlkeld in this class seemed to have been a mistake. FAT SHEEP. In class 30, ten merino wethers, Mr J. Hurse obtained first honors ; but none of the exhibits in this class were very striking. The second prize was also taken by Mr Hurse, and Mr Rickman’s exhibit was highly commended. Glass 31, five Down wethers of any age, the first and second prize fell to Mr Hurse, for nice pens of sheep. In class 32, five long-woolled wethers, any age, Mr F. M. Hickman obtained first honors with areally splendid pen of sheep, thoroughly even all over. The second prize fell to Mr J. McFarlane’spenof splendid mutton. An entry of Mr J. Hurse’s was highly commended, and another of Mr Rickman’s commended. In class 38, five wethers of any age, first cross from merino ewes, the first prize was taken by Mr Hickman, probably because his pen were the first merino cross. The second prize was also taken by the same exhibitor, with a pen of pretty little even cross-breds. An exhibit in this class by Messrs Hey wood and Bowron though a fine pen of sheep, were rightly left out. as they were certainly more than the first cross. EXTRA STOCK. In class 34, ten fat lambs, any breed, the first prize was taken by a pen of nice lambs, in good condition, owned by Mr D. Graham. Mr G. Cone took second prize in this class with a pen of fair lambs. CATTLE. In class 1, bull of any age, the first prize was taken by Mr J. Macfarlane’s bull, which was narrow backed and loined, had small hind and fore-quarters and small all over, was slack everywhere, and in low condition. A. good head and good horns were his only redeeming points. It must have been his blood only that secured him a prize. The second prize was taken by Mr Bartrum’sbnll, who had a good head, and was of good color, and that is all that can be said in his favor. In class 2, bull calved since July Ist, 1872, Mr J. Guild took first prize with Count Laurie, having a nice head, good loins and back, good in fore part, even all over, and the makings of a nice boast. He seemed, however, a little coarse boned in the legs. Mr \V. Buss’s exhibit in class 3 was a good even little calf, the making of a fine bull. In class 5, best short horn cow, ttie first prize fell to Mr Threlkeld’s exhibit, a good roomy cow, showing plenty of breeding, even all over, but rather low in condition. She well

deserved her place, and must have given the judges little trouble in making their award. The second prize cow, owned by Mr J.Guild, showed plenty of breeding, but was in very low condition. Mr. P. C. Threlkeld’s exhibit, highly commended, was a good cow, but did not show as much of the shorthorn breed as might have been expected in this class, She had good hips and loins, and was fair all over. Mr J. C. Boys’ Nancy, commended, though a fine roomy cow, might have been shown in the longhorn class, and this rcmaik applies to several of the other exhibits in this class. In class G, heifer calved since July Ist, 1872, Mr Rickman took first honors with a good even heifer, somewhat coarse in the head, and small for her age, but deserved her place in this class. The second prize was taken by Mr Threlkeld, with a well bred heifer, showing more breeding than the first prize taker, But was exceedingly low in condition. In class 7, milch cow, Mr Threlkeld obtained first prize with a well-bred, oven cow, having a good udder. The second prize was taken by Mr T. Wilson’s Beauty, a good, even, roomy cow, but rather low in condition. Her tail being docked did not, however, tend to improve her appearance. Mr Rickman’s exhibit in this class, commended, might have been shown among the shorthorns, PAT CATTLE. Mr D, Heeney took first prize in this c’ass with a large-framed bullock, with splendid fore-quarters, good hips, but narrow over the loins ; his hind quarters were, however, by no means good, but he could carry more flesh than his present condition. In class 11 cow of any age, Mr J. Hurse took first prize with a heifer, a well made up and even beast, but rather small. Mr Threlkeld’s exhibit, which obtained second piize, showed better breeding than the first prize taker, having more depth of fore quarter, with spleudid hind quarters, and better Joined, but was not up in condition. Mr M. Jones’ exhibit, highly commended, was a fair beast, but somewhat slack in the loins. In class 10, steer calved since July Ist, 1871, Mr J. Hurse took first prize with a very plain beast both before and behind, only a very ordinary steer, and not fit for exhibition. In class 12, heifer ealved since July Ist, 1871, Mr Hurse obtained first honors with a nice even heifer, fine boned, and the nicest little beast in fat stock on the ground. In class 14, veal calf, Mr Buss took a prize with a pretty little calf, the proper age for veal. HORSES, BLOOD STOCK. In this department there was a good show of the district horses, and most of the classes being closed to outsiders, in blond stock the entries were somewhat limited. For the best blood entire, of any age, three — sunlight, Castaway, and Defamer appeared, and the prize fell to the latter, which shewed breeding for a race horse, but hardly the substance of its sire Traducer ; he also received the prize for the best blood entire on the ground. Sunlight is a nice looking horse and deserved the second honors. For the best brood mare, Mr Rickman’s (the only entry) did not receive a prize. In the class for filly, foaled since July, 1872, Mr Hurse’s took the prize, that of Mr Jones being placed second ; both were fair animals, and the former had the appearance that it would furnish to a good horse. DRAUGHT STOCK. This portion was well represented. In the class for entire horse of any age, eight came under the review of the judges. Mr Cone’s Rob Roy is a good horse, but seems slightly wanting in gaskin and hind hams, but deserved the second honors. Mr Bowie’s Lord Ravensworth showed plenty of bone, but slightly deficient neck. Mr McCutchen’s Bonaparte was in too good company. Mr Guild’s Rob Roy, commended, was the best bred in this class, and bone free from any defects, but did not attract the judges, being lacking in the grisley bone of some of the others. He had improved since the Christchurch parade. Mr Cameron’s Balmoral is the neat horse he always was, and looked usually well. Mr Bain’s Young Watty took the blue ribbon, and is certainly a well topped horse, with plenty of substance, and only slightly faulty to the minds of some in regard to the appearance of his legs, Mr Evan’s Conquerer is a well come horse. Mr Wild’s Prince Arthur did not put in an appearance. In class 7, for entire horse foaled since July, 1872, Mr R. Noble’s Sir William Wallace showed signs of making a high class horse. He is well topped, and in good condition, and gained first prize : the second was Mr Duffell’s Pretender, by Prince Charlie, which, being younger than the others, showed to a little disadvantage, hut. he had the best legs of the two, and no wonder. He recently brought the handsome price of £IOO, Mr Wilson’s Scotch Jock was the other entry, and it would be difficult to find a better little horse in the district, though he was not so well furnished as the other. In the next class, for entire horses, foaled since July, 1871, Mr Yates’ Tam o’ Shanter. a horse with good understandings, took first, and Mr Holly’s Noble, with a capital body, was placed second. In class 8. for mare in foal or foal at foot, Mr W. Cone’s Gipsy, a mare in foal, showing good breeding, came in for first, and Mr Williams’ Blossom, with foal at foot, was commended. In class 9, Mr J. Stevenson carried off the piize with a filly with foal at foot, which, if he had shown judgment, he would have shown against the brood mares ; the other entries, including Mr Palmer’s mare, deserved of commendation. In class ten, Mr Ellis’ colt and filly, by Lord Glasgow, were the only exhibits, both are animals of a good stamp, and the award of the prizes to the colt was entirely ia accordance with public opinion. In class 11, for yearling colt or filly, Mr Macfarlane’s entry was a tall leggy colt ; neither of Mr Wall’s fillies were expected to be beaten, and received honors. The Messrs Bowies’ cob was somewhat small but a commendable animal, and Mr Edwards’ filly fully deserved the high commendation ticket, also taking Mr Lewtou’s prize, for which however it was the only entry. In class 12, for the best mares or geldings which bad regularly worked together, Mr Walls’ team, viz : Prince, a chestnut four years, and Captain, a bay three years, would have taken a deal to beat them, though Mr Peach’s team were useful bay horses and well matched ; one of Mr McFarlane’s team was backward in condition and the team were not well matched. In clawj 13, for the best mare or gelding of any age in regular work, Mr Stevenson’s Blossom woulcf have proved a teaser to match even in better company, and Mr Ellis’ Charlie, which was second, was in itself a splendid show horse and is a capital worker. For the best draught entire on the ground, open to all comers, Mr Holly’s President was an extra entry ; the prize went to Mr Bain’s Young Watty.

HACKNEYS. The part of the field taken up by the hackneys was well taken up, and attracted numbers of people to that portion during the whole day. For the best hackney entire, three entries, of which Messrs Burton, Lee, mid Evans’ Mungo Park secured the blue ribband He is a horse which shows more racing power and quality than any other of Quicksilver’s stock. Mr Seaton’s Phenomenon is a ho se well known, and his stock is appreciated in the district. His place was second. Mr Henderson’s Lord of Erin, a horse well known on the Peninsula, was commended. In class 1G Roadsters or hacks, there were six entries, some of them, however, possessing no particular merit. Mr Macfarlano’s mare, and Mr Hurse's gelding, were the best of t he lot, although Mr Wheeler’s attracted some attention. None were deemed woithy of commendation. In class 17, ladies’ hacks, Mr Macfarlane’s exhibit gained first, and Mr Rickman’s second places, against the entries of Messrs Buss and Hanna. For the hackney brood mare of any age in class 18, Mr H. Norfolk’s Paps was first. Mr J. T. Brown’s Betty second, and Mr T. Wilson’s exhibit commended. As a lot this class excited considerable interest, but the mare Patience, shown by Mr Walls, was evidently overlooked in the number of entries, as she shows breeding at many points. COBS AND PONIES. In the class for pony entries, the only entry was Mr Watson’s Duke of Edinburgh, which gained a first prize ticket, a perfect, neat animal in every respect, and a great favorite in the district. In class 20. for the best cob not exceeding h oids. there were three entries, which the j idges did not consider worthy of a prize. For the best boy’s pony, not to exceed 13 hands, the entries of Messrs Wroughton and Rickman were both pretty animals, and the first and second prizes respectively were awarded. For Mr Blackett's private prize the entry of Mr R. Hanna, which carried off the prize, was a handsome grey geld ing, but in the nine entries, the exhibit of Mr W. K. Ivory's chestnut gelding must have been overlooked. The other entries in this lot were all fair animals. LEAPING MATCH, At two o’clock a match between four horses entered by Messrs W. Murfit, T. Moody, E. Murfit, and T. Western, for a prize of £3 for the horse clearing the highest bar, took place, PIGS, In pigs there was only a small show. Mr Skivington’s boar, in the class for any age or breed, was deserving of the first prize For the prize to sow of any age, Mr Guild’s prize pig was a complete one in every way, and Mr Rickman’s second prize animal was a capital porker. For the fat pig of any age or breed, Mr Cone’s exhibit, to which first prize ticket was attached, was certainly fat, but the one to which second prize was attached showed some error, as Mr Dickinson’s pigs both showed better quality. SHEEP DOGS. In this class there were six entries, and the prizes, which fell to the lot of Messsrs Hurse and Gome, went to the right dogs. IMPLEMENTS. The show of implements was poor compared with what was expected. For doublefurrow plough MrKeetley, Kaiapoi, was first; Mr Johnston, Rangiora, second ; and for single-furrow, Mr Eeetley, with an admirable implement, was again a prize-taker. Mr James Little, Woodend, took first prizes for both heavy and light harrows, both of which were admirably adapted for the purposes for which they were intended, and the heavy implement being framed on a new principle which imparts much strength to it. In extra stock, Mr Robins m had a tip-cart, Mr F. Lilly a superior high-pressure foice-pump, generally admired for its efficiency. Mr Keetley also had a two-wheel plough to work with or without wheels with bevel head, set of improved tripod harrows, Cambridge roller (manufactured at the Britannia Foundry), a grubber, set of equalising whippletrees, and horse-hoe. DAIRY PRODUCE. The entries for dairy produce were limited to four, and the fi'st prizetaker was Mrs Milne, Mrs Major second, and Mrs Bart rum highly commended. Mrs Peach gained the prizes for salt butter. There were no entries of cheese. Mr Beharrel had an entry of bacon and hams for exhibition only, which were highly commended for their superiority, MANUFACTURES. In this branch of the exhibition Mr F. Lines, Victoria Brewery, Waltham, had two samples of beer, and took first prize. Mr Nicholas was equally successful in an entry of six kinds of boots, which showed excellent workmanship. Mr Clark had an exhibit of shaft harness. MrThrelkeld showed samples of wool grown from his flick, which were inspected with much interest, Air C. A dcrson, for horse clothes, was highly commended. It may be here mentioned that the amount of money taken at the gate for admission was £IOO.