THE LINCOLN SHOW.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 434, 3 November 1875, Page 2

THE LINCOLN SHOW.

General Committee—Messrs Andrewßovey, Beaumont, J. Gebbie, Gammack, Haydon, Herrick, Lawry, Marchant, Matson, Wright, Murray, M’Beth, Pannett, Nutt, Perryman, Townshend, Tosswill, Wills, White, and H. Wright; secretary, Mr W. A. Murray.

The first of the series of shows for the season took place yesterday, under the auspices of the Lincoln Farmers’ Club qnd Pastoral Association. Though laboring under the disadvantage of being early, and therefore the stock exhibited not being at their best, the show of yesterday was an exceedingly creditable one, and fairly representative of the resources of the district in which it was held. In some of the items, notably in cattle and dairy produce, the exhibition was exceedingly good, indeed in the latter respect, it vied with any show yet held jn the province, whilst the quality and number of exhibits in the various classes of cattle were highly commendable. For the first time the railway was utilised as a means of conveyance to the scene, and it was taken advantage of by a number of visitors from Christchurch. In the early part of the day the weather looked threatening and gloomy prognostications as to a sou-wester were tlqe order of the day on the upward trip. The attendance was not so large as last year, though the threatening nature of the weather might in some degree account for this. The show was held on the grounds of the association, which are very suitable for the purpose, being close to the township, and of such an extent as to allow of a large number of exhibits being penned. Mr Button’s band was on the ground during tlje day, and enlivened the proceedings by play, ing at short intervals The Wheatsheaf Hotel had a branch establishment, and judging from the crowd collected round the counter must have done a good stroke of business. Some of “the talent” from Christchurch were present on the ground, but the guar- • dians of the peace put a summary end to their performance, and they were left lamenting. A veritable Cheap John, with a heterogenous assortment' of crockery, pictures, brooms, &c., cid a roaring trade, commencing at pounds and being content to accept shillings, or even modest coppers, for his wares. The arrangements made by the managing committee were very complete, and everything passed off satisfactorily. ’ Taking the entries in the order of the catalogue, we pome prst to sheep. In this, though the entries were not numerous, a' good deal of quality was shown in those sent in. In class 1, Leicester rams over eighteen months, Mr J. Gammack took first prize with a very nice animal, beating Mr Marcroft’s two entries of high pedigree, the latter securing second honors with a ram by Old Scotland, out of a provincial ewe. In class 2, ram under eighteen months, Mr W. B. Andrew was successful in carrying off first prize, Mr Mar croft coming second with one bred by him by First Duke of Hamilton out of a provincial ewe. Class 3, for three ewes above eighteen months old, brought out a very fine lot of sheep, Messrs W‘, B. Andrew, J. Sharp, and S. OorletJ: making a very keen competition. The prize fell to a very nice pen of imported ewes, shewn by Mr Sharp, Mr Corlett’s pen coming second, and Mr Andrew securing highly commended, In the next class, for ewes under eighteen months old, Mr Andrew got a first, Mr Gammack, with a pen of his own breeding, second. In the Lincoln’s, the entries were somewhat limited, though the quality was all there. In class 5, for ram above eighteen months, Mr W. B. Andrew secured the prize, beating Mr Marcroft’s Trie Boy, which received second honors. The; next class, for ram under eighteen months, was a walk over for Mr Andrew, he taking first and second prizes, and the same result occurred in classes 7 and 8, for three ewes above eighteen months old and under that age. The Romney Marsh classes were very limited in the matter of entries, Mf A. F. O’Oallaghan being the only exhibitor in jibe four classes under this head. There were no exhibits in the Southdowns. Mr Blair took first prize in class 18, cross-breds, five ewes, his pen being by a Lincoln ram. The prize in class 18, for five ewes of any age or breed, was taken by Mr W. B. Andrew, who had a nice pen of Lincoln hoggets, bred by him, Mr Gammack coming second, with a similar pen, but of inferior quality. Fat sheep for a wonder were rather conspicuous by their absence, the classes being very meagrely filled. In extra stock, Mr Marcroft had a very nice exhibit, in the shape of a ewe hogget by Orphan Boy, out of a provincial ewe, which showed a good deal of quality, Mr Gammack’s private prize for best pen of twenty cross-bred wether hoggetts in wool Was taken by the donor ; kfr %kipg Messrs Matson and Co’s prize for the best twenty cross-bred ewe hoggetts. The latter gentleman also succeeded in obtaining Mr Tosswill’s prize for best ram on the. ground with an imported animal, which also took the prize in class 5, Lincolns. Mr Knight’s prize for best pen of ten long-woolled ewes with lambs at foot was not awarded, there being no competition. « The cattle classes generally were well filled, and the quality of the beasts exhibited was on the whole very fair. In class 1, bull of any age, Mr S. Garforth had the field all to himself. His exhibit Plutus, a roan bred by Mr J. Page, had a good pedigree, being by Count of Oxford,, out of Princess Royal, and showed a good 4 ef d of quality. For class 2, bull calved since July Ist, 1872, there was very keen competition, Count of Oxford’s stock again securing first prize, in the shape of Mr Beaurqont’s Earl of Lonsdale, out of Jessie; Mr D- Gebbie’s Charming Prince, an imported bull of good pedigree, coming second ; and another Count of Oxford, third. In class 3, bull calved since Ist July, 1873, Mr Murray took .’first prize with a nice roan by Plutus, Mr Garforth coming second with Dauphin. In class 4, bull calved since Ist July, 1874, Mr Pannett’s Earl of Gwynne would have taken first prize bad he handled better. As

it was Mr Pannett took first honors with a roan by Comet 2nd. The prize for short horned cow or heifer brought out some very pood pens, the prize being taken by Mr D Gebbie’s Dolly Varden, Mr John Gebbie getting second for his Little Nell. In class 4 heifer calved since Ist July, 1872, there was quite a galaxy of high bred animals, Mr John Gebbie securing the prize with a roan by Count of Oxford, Mr D Gebbie coming second with a high pedigree exhibit. In class 7, heifer calved since Ist July, 1873. there was a goodly number of entries, Mr John Gebbie again taking first prize and Mr D. Gebbie second. In class 8, heifer calved since Ist July, 1874, Mr H. Pannett took first prize with a roan bred by him by Royal GWynne, Mr D. Gebbie getting second. The milch cows were not remarkable for any special points of excellence. The prize in this class was taken by Mr C, Storey. The fat cattle entries were not numerous. In class 10, fat bullock, Mr W. ID. Gebbie took first prize, Mr S. Garforth getting a commended. Class 11, fat bullock, calved since Ist July, 1872, only brought out one entry, which was awarded first prize. In the class for fat cows, Mr D. Gebbie took a first prize and a commended for his two entries, Messrs Murray and White securing second prize, and Mr S. Garforth a highly commended. The latter gentleman also took first prize in the extra stock class, for a pair of working bullocks of good frame. The next item on the catalogue was the horses, and here, with the exception of the entires, the classes were very poor, and far from being up to the mark. In the class for blood stock, only three entries were |made, one a very nice mare Traducer, out of a Barbary mare, which took first prize in class 2 for brood mares; and Mr Holley’s entire Presto and Mr Pannett’s Admiral. The latter, a Malton out of Spray, was a very nice compact little horse, showing good quality. The entire horses, as we have said, were very good indeed, the judges having considerable difficulty in awarding the prizes, indeed so closely did they run in point of merit, that in class 14, for entires travelling the district, the judges had to award two second prizes, being unable to make any distinction between them. There was very keen competition in !the class for ladies’ backs land carriage horses, some of the animals exhibited being very good indeed. In the pony class all but one exhibit were disqualified, being over weight. This one was a very pretty little grey, bred from Arab blood. The pigs exhibited do not call for much comment, as they were few in number and possessed no special merit, l?he show of implements was meagre in the extreme, which is to be wondered at, when it is considered that the district is a purely agricultural one. In the matter of dairy produce, however, and particularly that of blitter, the district njore than redeemed its credit, the exhibits being throughout the finest we have seen at any show in the province. The judges must have had great difficulty in deciding the first three prises, they all being so near alike in point of merit. The cheese and hams, though fair, were by no means so good as one would have expected to see at a country show. We giye below detailed notipes of the jaripjis classes. SHEEP. The show of sheep this year taken as a whole excelled that of last year, being superior in quality and also in number of exhibits. Mr W, B. Andrew was the most successful prizetaker, and many of his entries were not only a credit to the province, but would have been worthy to fill a place in their class at one of the premier exhibitions in the old country. In the fat stock class there were, however, fewer entries than might have been expected in a district so poted for its fattening capabilities. In the Leifcesfer class, ram above eighteen months old, lUr W. Marcroft exhibited a well framed sheep with exceedingly heavy fleece, fine and of long staple, excelling the first prizetaker in this respect, the prize evidently having been given to the latter animal, more on acount of size of frame than excellence of fleece. The first prize-taker was exhibited by Mr J. Gammack, a very large full-framed sheep with thick fleece, but not so long or fine as the second prize sheep, but altogether a fine exhibit. The second prize in this class was taken by Mr Marcroft with a good square framed ram, heavy fleece, the wool being both fine and of long staple. An Auckland bred sheep shown by Mr S. Corlett, though small, was heavy fleeced, and showed a fine sample of wool. In class % ram under eighteen moiiths old, Mr W. B. Andrew took first prize with a tretpendoug framed sfieep fpf' his'* age, Being close and long fleeced and showing plenty of breeding. Altogether a" splendid specimen of his class. The second prize was taken by Mr Marcroft with a large framed sheep for his age, even throughout, and having a long heavy fleece. Another ram exhibited here by Mr Marcroft, was a fine woolled sheep showing plenty of breeding but was somewhat narrow, and drooped slightly in the neck, In class 3, three ewes above eighteen months’ old, the first prize fell to a pen of three imported ewes, with lambs at foot, shown by Mr John Sharp. Though not large framed, they looked smaller than they really were, through being short in the leg (not a fault by any means). They were an even pen, with excellent fleeces, and showing plenty of character in their breeding. The second prize was taken by Mr S. Corlett With a good framed and well woolled pen, fine' 1 ewe especially having a ‘splendid frame. Ah exhibit by Mr Andrew was highly commended, and deservedly so, as though small framed they were nice even sheep, with close wool, of good quality and good staple. Among the other entries in this class there were some really good sheep shown, but the pens were not even. In class 4, three ewes under eighteen months, Mr W. B. Andrew took a deserved first .prize, with three magnificent Leicesters, showing their pure breeding all over, their fieeces being perfect beds to lay hold of, and as fine as silk, ithis entry would have taken a credjtable plape at any exhibition. The second prize fell to Mr J. Gammack for three fine framed, evenly matched sheep, but coarser in the wool than the first prize takers, and not so long in the staple. Mr Marcroft received commendation for a pen of long apd closely fleeced sheep, showing

plenty of breeding all over ; and a pen shown by Mr S. Corlett were commended, and though not evenly matched, they were a good pen, two especially being fine framed sheep for their age. In the Lincoln division, class 5, ram above eighteen months old, Mr Andrew took first prize, and also Mr J. N. Tosswill’s prize for the best long woolled ram on the ground, with a splendid animal, looking like a miniature elephant, his frame being even throughout, with heavy fleece, fine and of long staple, and showing the true characteristics of the Lincoln type all over. The second prize was taken by Mr Marcroft’s True Boy, an evenly framed sheep, heavily fleeced. In class 6, ram under eighteen months old, Mr Andrew took first prize with a large framed sheep for his age, with long, close, and heavy fleece; the second prize also fell to Mr Andrew for a nice sheep, but not so well framed as the first prize taker, dropping a little in front of the shoulders, nor did he carry as good wool as the former sheep. In class 7, three ewes above eighteen months’ old, Mr Andrew again carried off first and second honors, both pens being exceedingly well matched, one ewe in the first prize pen having the preference —a perfect beauty, with silky wool hanging nearly to the ground. Both pens were a credit to the breeder, and the ewe we have referred to would have been hard to beat in her class even in the old country. The prize of £2 2s given by Mr J, Gammack for the best pen of twenty cross-bred wether hoggets, to be shown in ' their wool, was taken by that gentleman himself, with an even pen of heavy-fleeced ana good class of stock sheep. Messrs Matson and Go’s prize of £2 2s for the best pen of twenty cross-bred ewe hoggets, to be shown in their wool, fell to Mr W. B, Andrew, for a pen of splendid sheep, even throughout, with close heavy fleeces nearly to the toes, showing their breeding in their wool. Mr Gammack exhibited a good pen in competition for this prize, of larger frame than] the prizetakers, but the fleeces, though heavy, were coarser as a rule than the others. In class 8, three ewes under eighteen months, "Mr Andrew was again the first and second prizetaker, the first pen being an evenly-framed.and heavy-woolled lot, showing pure and careful breeding, and really looking a picture in their clothing. The second pen was also well matched, shoving the Lincoln thoroughly (two especially) with heavy fleeces of good wool. In the other pens in this class there were some heavy fleeced sheep showing plenty of breeding, but were not as well matched as the prize pens. In class 9, Romney Marsh ram above eighteen months old, Mr A. P, O’Callaghan was awarded a first prize for a large framed even sheep throughout, and well woolled. It was the only entry in the class, but fully deserved the prize received. In class 10, Romney Marsh ram under eighteen months old, Mr O’Callaghan took first prize with a good sheep, but it hardly seemed to have the same Romney characteristics about the head and in the wool as possessed by the ram in the previous class A second prize in this class was also taken by the same gentleman, with a fine framed well woolled sheep. For class 11, three ewes above eighteen months, Mr O’Callaghan was the only exhibitor, and received a first prize for a very even pen of finely framed, wellwoolled sheep, showing in all respects the true breed of their class. In class 12, three Romney Marsh ewes, under eighteen months, Mr O’Gallaghan was represented by two entries (the only exhibitor), and was awarded a first and second prize, the first pen being especially even in matching, sheep large framed and heavily woolled, showing plenty of breeding. In the second pen there was a long-bodied sheep, carrying a tremendous fleece. In the cross-bred class, five ewes, of any age, progeny of merino ewes and long-woolled rams, Mr J, Blair took first prize with a pen crossed with a Lincoln ram—an even lot of sheep, large framed and good wool carriers. Class 18, five ewes, of any age or breed not included in other classes, brought Mr Andrew again to the fore, who took away first honors with an even pen of well framed, heavily woolled ewes with long drooping, silky fleeces. In the same class Mr Gammack showed five very good sheep, bnt their breeding was not as prominent as shown by the prize takers. In class 19, fat sheep, shorn, Mr Andrew took first prize of fat animals, one Leicester especially looking as if she would leave a heavy “ fat bag.” The prize for ten two-tooth wethers of any long woolled breed was taken by Mr J. Gamnqack (only entry) with a fair pen for two-tooth sheep, Mr Andrew was the first prize-taker jn class 21, ten wethers of any age of breed, the sheep being large framed, but if anything rather too fat for the butcher to cut to advantage. Mr Garajnack took second prize in this class with a nice even pen of sheep that to our thinking would turn out more profitable to the retailer than the first prize pen. In class 24, ten lambs of any breed, Mr H. W. Peryraan was first and second prizetaker with two nice pens of lambs, but rather small. A first prize in extra stock was taken by Mr Marcroft for a well framed Lincoln ewe hogget, bred by the exhibitor, carrying a magnificent fleece, and showing breeding all over. CATTLE. The entries in the cattle classes this year were select, if not so numerous as at the last show of the Association, and the district had no occasion to blush at the quality of those shown yesterday. Jt was matter of remark however, that a large agricultural district like Lincoln should be represented by only five entries in the milch cow class. Mr Pannett carried off his own * prize for the best fat steer, calved since July Ist, 1875, with a large bodied beast for his age, and though not in the best condition, will make a big bullock one of these days In class 1, association’s prizes, bull of any age (one entry), Mr S. Garforth was awarded a first prize for his roan bull Plutus, too well known to require description, and looking as well as ever. Mr Garforth also gained Mr Fantham’s prize of £2 2s, for the best bull on the ground. In class 2, bull calved since July Ist, 1872, Mr J. Beaumont gained first prize, with his red and white Earl of Lonsdale, a long well bred animal, well quartered, but his low condition telling very much against him in appearance. The second prize was awarded to Mr David Gebbies’

Charming Prince, a rather small but even beast, with his shoulders, however, a trifle heavy for his ribs, and a slight droop from the hip to the rump bone, but a good bull for all that. Mr W. (J. Ladbrook’s Count was commended in this class. In class 3, bull calved since Ist July, 1873, Mr F, 0. Murray took first prize with his roan, by Plutus, a squarely built beast with excellent quarters, his only fault being a little coarseness about the head Mr S. Garforth • was awarded second honors for his roan, Dauphin, a very nice beast showing good points, but rather low in condition. Mr J. Brooks’ roan was highly commended, is a fair bull, rather small, and falls away at the buttocks. Class 4, bull calved since Ist July, 1874, Mr H. Pannett’s red roan gained first prize in this class; an even beast allover, first rate color, and the makings of a valuable bull. Mr Pannett also took second prize in this class with his Earl of Gwynne, a pretty beast, showing plenty ot breeding, and will grow into a large bull. The only objection (to many) being his color. Class 5, shorthorned cow or heifer, of any age. There were five entries in this class, Mr D. Gebbie’s Dolly Varden taking first honors. Dolly is a well made beast all over, with a splendid bag and teats, and fully deserved her place. Mr John Qebbie’s Little Nell, which took second prize, is a fine -bred cow of good color, but does not show the qualities as a milch cow that the first prizetaker does. Mr D, Gebbie’s Aurora was commended, and Mr A. P. O’Callaghan’s Guiding Star highly commended. Class 6, heifer, calved since Ist July, 1872. Mr J. Gebbie’s roan, which took first prize in this class, is a nice even beast, good color, showing plenty of breeding, but rather small. Mr D. Gebbie was second prizetaker with his roan Pretence, a good even beast. Mr A. P. O’Callaghan’s Strawberry was highly commended, and Mr F, C. Murray’s Marcella commended. Class 7, heifer, calved since Ist July, 1873. Mr J. Gebbie took first prize with his roan Daisy, a very pretty beast, showing plenty of breeding, but rather sipall. Mr Gebbie also took Mr A. P. O’Callaghan’s prize of £2 10s for the best two-year-old heifer with this exhibit. Mr D. Gebbie took second prize in this class with a roan by Planet, an even well bred beast of good color. A third prize was awarded to Mr S. Nutt’s Primrose—a pretty beast of good color, but a little slack behind the hip. Mr A, P. O’Callaghan’s roan was highly commended, and Mr Gebbie’s entry received commendation. There were five entries in class 8, heifer calved since Ist July, 1874, Mr H. Pannett taking first prize with Mary G wynne, an even beast well deserving its plape, while Mr D. Gebbie took second honors with an entry showing plenty of breeding, but in very poor condition. There were only five entries in class 9, milch cow, of any age, Mr C. Storey gaining first prize with Lilywhite, Mr O’Callaghan second, Mr Storey’s Nancy being highly commended. In the fat cattle classes Mr W, D. Gebbie took first prize for a bullock, an entry of Mr Garforth’s being commended. Mr D. Gebbie was 3warded a first prize for fat bullock calved since Ist July, 1872, and also a first prize for a fat cow, Messrs Murray and Wright taking the second prize. An exhibit by Mr Garforth in this class was highly commended, and one by Mr D, Gebbie commended. In extra stock Mr S. Garforth received a first prize for a fine pair of upstanding working bullocks, in splendid condition. HORSES. Taken generally the show of horses was not so good as might have been expected, except in the classes for entires wfiicli are remarked upon below. In class 2, for brood mares (blood stock) ' there was only one ent?y—a traduce? oqt of a Barbary mare—which was scarcely in show condition, but still showed quality. Class 5, for blood entires travelling the district, brought out two entries—Mr Holley’s Presto by Panic, and Mr Pannett’s Admiral by Malton— Spray. The latter was in fine fettle, and fully deserved first honors. The draught classes 6,7, and 8 were good of their class, and we may select for commendation Mr Tod’s Prince of Denmark. Mr White’s Farmer’s Glory, and Mr White’s Jock, all good substantial well-set up horses, with good bone and action. The brood mares were very inferior, and call for no special comment, except to express a hope that with such good sires as. can now be obtained our Lincoln friends will see it to their advantage soon to improve their stamp of animals in this class. The colts and fillies, classes 10 to 12, were fair specimens, although there were a few weeds amongst them. In class 13, pairs in regula? work, the three exhibits were very good, especially the first prize pair, belonging to Messrs Murray and Wright, which were exceedingly good. In class 14, for entires travelling the distiict, the judges had great difficulty in deciding the second prize. The first was taken by a very fine horse, Black Champion, imported but the struggle for second place between Lord Haddo and Young Scotchman, both magnificent horses, could only be decided by awarding an equal second prize. The hackneys exhibited were only of medium quality. The class for ladies’ hacks brought out a number of entries, and we must dissent from the judge’s decision in this class, the first prize taker not being the stamp of horse for a lady’s riding. The carriage horses, as a whole, were good, and the first prize taker showed goofi action, In the pony class all were disqualified as being over height, except one. In future it would be as well if the conditions read “ fourteen hands and under,” instead of as now “ under fourteen hands.” For class 22, hackney entire, only two entries were made, a Malton exhibited by Mr R. Dunn taking first prize. PIGS. There was not a large number of 'entries in the pig classes, nor any possessing special merit, although, taken all through, they were a fair lot. In class 1, boar of any age, Mr Nutt had a nice bacon pig of good size and fair breeding. Mr Mann’s exhibit, which took second prize, was somewhat coarse, bat fair sized, and showing room for further growth. In class 2, boar of any breed under six months, Mr Haydon took the prize with a nice pig of eleven weeks old, showing good quality but being somewhat deficient in size. The other exhibit in this class was not considered by the judges worthy a second prize ;

in fact, like little Miss Jones, it was thought he was more than six months old. In class 3, breeding sow of any age; Mr Haydon had a very nice pig of good quality and breeding and well deserving first prize. The entries for class 5, litter of six pigs, were good, the first prize lot especially so. IMPLEMENTS. In this class the exhibits were very meagre, Mr Blyth sending most of them, two double furrows sent by him were good, but of the other exhibits, nothing need be said, DAIRY PRODUCE. In this class the exhibits were really excellent, indeed far better than at any show we have seen here. For fresh butter there were fifteen entries, and all were good, Mr Herrick took first prize with a well-worked and nicely flavored exhibit, Mrs Rainey who took second prize, sending a very nice lot of good colour and flavor. In salt butter, Mr Herrick was again successful with a very good exhibit, evidently good keeping butter and not too salt. The bams and bacon were only middling in quality, and cheese was conspicuous from its absence. Only two protests were sent in during the day, one in class 3, sheep, for three ewes above eighteen months’ old, Mr Corlett protesting against his pen being disqualified for being barren. On taking the evidence of the judges, however, it was found that the sheep were judged on their merits, and were not disqualified, therefore the protest was disallowed. In class 2, pigs, Mr Murray protested against his pig being decided as over age, but the committee disallowed the protest. The following is the > PRIZE LIST : SHEEP. Judges—Messrs M. Jones, P. Muir, and H, Washborne, senr. Mr James Gammack’s prize, £2 2s, for the beat pen of twenty Cross-bred Wether Hoggetts, to be shown in their wool. Two entries. Ist prize, James Gammack, Leicester Cross, bred by owner Messrs Matson and Co’s prize, £2 2s, for the best pen of twenty Cross-bred Ewe Hoggetts, to be shown in their wool. Two entries. Ist pri?e, W, B. Andrew, Lincoln Cross, bred by owner LEICESTER BREED. Ist prize, £2; 2nd prize, £l. Judges—Messrs R. Wilkin, J. Mcßeth, and H. F. Grey. Class I—Ram above 18 months old. Five entries, Ist prize, James Gammack, bred by Hon M. Holmes, shorn second week in Nov; 2nd, W. Marcroft, Romulus, by Old Scotland, out of a provincial ewe, shorn last week in Nov

Class 2—Ram, under 18 months old. Four entries. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner; 2nd, W, Marcroft, bred by owner, by imported ram First Duke of Hamilton out of provincial ewe Class 3 —Three Ewes, above 18 months old. Six entries. Ist prize, John Sharp, imported ; 2nd, S, Corlett, shorn in Nov; highly commended, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner, shorn in Nov Class 4—Three Ewes under 18 months’ old. Five entries. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner ; 2nd, James Gammack, bred by owner ; highly commended, W. Marcroft, bred by owner, by Standard Bearer out of provincial ewes, by imported rams Duke of H amilton and Old Scotland ; commended, S, Corlett, bred by owner LINCOLN BREEQ. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £l. Class s—Ram, above 18 months old. Three entries. Ist prize, W. B, Andrew, imported by Sutton Bros, shorn in November ; 2nd, W. Marcroft, True Boy, bred by owner, by old imported Kirkham ram out of provincial ewe Class 6—Ram under 18 months old. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner ; 2nd, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner Class 7 —Three Ewes above 18 months’ old. Two entries. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner, shorn in November ; 2nd, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner, shorn in November Class B—Three Ewes under 18 months old. Six entries. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner ; 2nd, W. B. Andrew, bred by owner; highly commended, John Sharp, bred by owner ; commended, S. Corlett, bred by owner ROMNEY MARSH BREED. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £l- - 9—Ram above 18 months old. One entry. Ist prize, A. P. O’Oallagbau, bred by Dr Webster, shorn in November Class 10—Ram under 18 months old. Two entries. Ist prize, A. P. O’Callaghan, bred by owner ; 2nd, A, P. O’Oallaghan, bred by owner Class 11 —Three Ewes above 18 months old. One entry. Ist prize, A, P. O’Callaghan, bred by Dr Webster, shorn in November Class 12—Three Ewes under 18 months old. Two entries. Ist prize, A. P. O’Callaghan, bred by owner ; 2nd, A. P. O’Callaghan, bred by owner SOUTHDOWN BREED. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £l. Judges—Messrs M. Jones, P. Muir, and H. Washbourn, senr. Class 13—Ram above 18 months old. No exhibit CROSS BRED. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, £l. Class 17—Five Ewes, of any age, New Zealand bred, the progeny of merino ewes and long-woolled rams of any pure breed, to be specified ; declaration to be made at the time of entry. Two entries. Ist prize, J. Blair, by Lincoln ram Class 18—Five Ewes, of any age or breed, not included in the above classes. Two entries. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, 7-8 Lincoln hoggets, bred by owner; 2nd, James Gammack, 7-8 Lincoln hoggets, bred by owner FAT SHEEP, AND MUST BE SHORN. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, £l. Class 19—Ten Ewes, of any age or breed. One entry, Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, crossbred Class 20—Ten 2-tooth Wethers, of any long woolled breed. One entry. Ist prize, James Gammack, Leicester, bred by owner. Class 21—Ten Wethers, of any age or breed. Two entries. Ist prize, W. B. Andrew, Leicester, bred by owner; 2nd. James Gammack, cross-bred, bred by owner

Class 24—Ten Lambs, of any breed. Two entries. Ist prize, H. W. Peryman, Lincoln cross ; 2nd, H. W. Peryman, Lincoln cross EXTRA STOCK. Ist prize, W. Marcroft, one Ewe Hogaet, bred by owner, by Orphan Boy, out of provincial ewe CATTLE. Judges—Messrs Ferguson, R. Docker, and J. Page, Rev A. P. O’Callaghan’ prize of £2 10s, for the best Two-year-old Heifer. Four entries. The prize, John Qebbie, Daisy, roan, bred by owner, by Sir John (26), dam Little Nell, calved July 28 Judges—Messrs Bradley, Mann, and Rossiter. Mr H. Pannett’s prize of £2 2s, for the best Fat Steer, calved since July Ist, 1873. Two entries. The prize, Henry Pannett, red, 22 months old ASSOCIATION’S PRIZES. Fees—For each entry of bulls, subscribers of not less than one guinea, 10s ; all others, £l. Cows, heifers, or bullocks—subscribers of not less than one guinea, 5s ; all others, 10s. Judges—Messrs J. Ferguson, R. Docker, and J. Page. Class I—Bull,1 —Bull, of any age. One entry. Ist prize, Samuel Garforth, Plutus, roan, bred by J. Page, by Count of Oxford, dam Princess Royal Class 2—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1872. Three entries. Ist prize, James Beaumont, Earl of Lonsdale, red and white, bred by George Gould, by Count of Oxford, dam Jessie ; 2nd, David Gebbie, Charming Prince, roan, imported ex Leonard Castle, by Grand Duke of Kent (26,289 E H.B.'), dam Charming Maid, by Lord Liverpool(22,l6B EHB.)\ commended, W. C. Ladbrook, Count, red and white, bred by J. Ladbrook, by Count of Oxford, dam Young Jocund, g d Fanny, calved Nov 20th, 1872 Class 3—Bull, calved since Ist July, 1873. Three entries. Ist prize, F. C. Murray, Lincoln, roan, bred by owner, by Plutus (63), dam Young Duchess (194) ; 2nd, Samuel Garforth, Dauphin, roan, bred by D. Gebbie, calved March 9th, 1874, by Planet (25), dam Dolly Varden ; highly commended, John Brook, roan, bred by Douglass. Papanui, by Count of Oxford, dam Polly, imported Class 4—Bull, calved since Ist July, 1874. Three entries. Ist prize, H. Pannett, red roan, bred by owner, by Comet 11., dam Harriet, by Count of Oxford ; 2nd, H. Pannett, Earl of Gwynne, white, bred by A. A. Fantham,by Royal Gwynne, dam Moss Rose. (The Judges remark if this exhibit was not such a bad handler it would have taken first prize) Class s—Shorthorned Cow or Heifer, of any age. Five entries. Ist prize, David Gebbie, Dolly Yarden, roan, bred by owner, by Planet (26), dam Nelly, by Windsor (29) ; 2nd, John Gebbie, Little Nell, red and white; highly commended, A. P, O’Callaghan, Guiding Star, roan, bred by J. Page, by Comet (18), dam Empress (19); commended, David Gebbie, Aurora, roan, bred by J. Page, by Comet (25807 E.H.8, ), dam Summer Morn (26), by Stentor (6) Class 6—Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1872. Five entries. Ist prize, John Gebbie, roan, by Count of Oxford ; 2nd, David Gebbie, Pretence, roan, calved Feb, 1873, bred by J. Page, by Eclipse (88), dam Prudence (20), by Omar Pasha (5), g d Brant (13) by Omar Pasha (5), g g d Young Steady (12), gggd Steadfast (104) ; highly commended, A. P. O’Callaghan, strawberry, bred by owner, by Plutus (63), dam Guiding Star, calved 27th April, 1873; commanded, F. C. Murray, Marcella, roan, bred by owner, by President, (19), dam Young Duchess (194), calved Aug, 1872.

Class 7 —Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1873. Seven entries. Ist prize, John Geb bie, roan, Daisy, bred by owner, by Sir John (26), dam Little Nell, calved 28th July, 1873; 2nd, David Gebbie, roan, bred by owner ; by Planet (25), calved September, 1873 ; 3rd, Samuel Nutt, Primrose, red and white; by Young President, dam Gipsy; highly commended, A. P. O’Callaghan, roan, bred by owner, by Plutus (63), dam Guiding Star, calved April 2nd, 1874 ; commended, David Gebbie, roan, bred by owner, by Planet (25), calved November, 1873 Class B—Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1874. Five entries. Ist prize, H. Pannett, Mary Gwynne, roan, bred by owner, by Royal Gwynne; 2nd, D. Gebbie, red and white, by Student of Oxford ; commended, A. P. O’Callaghan, red and white ; by Plutus (63), dam Perfume Class 9—Milch Cow, of any age. Five entries. Ist prize, 0. Storey, Lily, white ; 2nd, A. P. O’Callaghan, strawberry /highly commended, C, Storey, Nancy, light roan ; commended, S. Nutt, Cherry, red FAT CATTLE. Judges—Messrs R. R. Bradley, J. Mann, and W. Rossiter. Class 10—Fat bullock. Three entries. Ist prize, W. D. Gebbie, calved 291 h Oct, 1871 ; commended, Samuel Garforth, roan Class 11—Fat bullock, calved since Ist July, 1872. One entry. Ist prize, David Gebbie, roan, calved Nov, 1872 Class 12—Fat cow. Four entries. Ist prize, David Gebbie, white ; 2nd, Murray and Wright, red and white; highly commended, Samuel Garforth; commended, David Gebbie, white EXTRA STOCK. One entry. Ist prize, Samuel Garforth, pair working bullocks. HORSES. BLOOD STOCK. Judges—Messrs H. Redwood, John Brabazon, and B. W, Stafford. Class 2—Brood mare. One entry. Ist prize, Samuel Nutt, brown, by Traducer, dam a Barbary mare Class s—Entire travelling the district. Two entries. Ist prize, H. Pannett, Admiral, chesnut, by Malton, dam Spray. DRAUGHT. Judges—Messrs W. Holly, James Stark, and J. C, Cramond, Class 6—Entire horses; Three entries. Ist prize, James Tod, Prince of Denmark, black, by Abraham Newland ; 2nd, Marchant and Co, Sir Robert Bruce, by Matchless, dam Madam ; highly commended, A Card ale, Lord Clyde, dark brown, by Marquis, dam Gem

Class 7—Entire, foaled since Ist July, 1872. Two entries. Ist prize, H. White, Fanner's Glory, bred by owner, light bay, by f.ofty, dam a Tasmanian mare ; 2nd, H, Moffit, Punch, chestnut, by Suffolk Hero, imported, dam Beauty, imported Class B—Entire, foaled since Ist July, 1873. Four entries. Ist prize, H. White, Jock, dark bay, bred by owner, by Scotch Jock, dam by Prince of Denmark ; 2nd, Samuel Nutt, bay, bred by owner, by Scotch Jock, dam Gipsy ; commended, John Grabau, King of the South, bay, bred by owner, by Sir Colin Campbell Class 9—Mare in foal, or foal at foot. Seven entries. Ist prize, W. Finley, Dandy, chestnut, by King Fergus ; 2nd, H. White, Pleasant, dark bay, by Clyde ; |3rd, Murray and Wright, Blossom, bay, imported from Tasmania ; highly commended, George Everest, Blossom, chestnut, bred by G. H. Moore; commended, George Everest, Gipsy, black, bred by H, Pannett Class 10—Filly or Gelding, foaled since Ist July, 1872. Three entries. Ist prize, H. Pannett, bay gelding, by Dainty Davy ; 2nd, D. Gellatly, Blossom, dark bay, by Lofty, dam by Samson ; foaled October 12th, 1872 Class 11—Filly or Gelding, foaled since Ist July, 1873. Six entries. Ist prize, A. P. O’Callaghan, bay filly, bred by owner, by Young Watty ; 2nd, John Wills, bay filly, bred by owner, by Prince Charlie, dam by Napoleon ; highly commended, Samuel Manson, bay filly, by Baronet ; commended, Samuel Manson, bay filly, by Young Watty Class 12—Colt or Filly, foaled since Ist July, 1874. Eight entries. Ist prize, H. White, light bay filly, bred by owner, by Glenroy, dam a Tasmanian mare ; 2nd, Eli Lowe, bay filly, by Major, dam by Young Wellington ; 3rd, J. T. P. Morshead, bay colt, bred by owner, by Lord Glasgow; highly commended, H. White, dark bay filly, bred by owner, by Glenroy, dam by Canterbury Class 13—Pair in regular work. Three entries. Ist prize, Murray and Wright, bay mares ; 2nd, Murray and Wright, geldings, brown and bay ; highly commended, D. Gellatly, bay mares, Jessie, by Farmer's Favorite ; Kate, by Sampson, imported. Class 14—Entire, travelling the district. Five entries. Ist prize, M. J. Roskruge, Black Champion, imported, by Young England’s Glory, dam by Heart of Oak ; 2nd, R. Dunn, Lord Haddo, brown, rising 6 yrs, by Young Lord Haddo, imported, dam bred in Australia ; 2nd, J. M'Kellar, Young Scotchman, imported from Melbourne, by Scotchman ; highly commended, James Torrens, Prince of Wales, bay, imported, by Prince of Wales ; commended, R. Beattie, Baron of Clyde.

HACKNEYS, CARRIAGE HORSES, AND PONIES. (Judges—Messrs H. Redwood, and John Brabazon, and B. vV. Stafford.) Class 16—Hackney Colt, Filly, or Gelding, foaled since July Ist, 1872. Two entries. 2nd prize, D. Dunn, bay filly, by Golden Grape. Class 17 —Brood Mare. One entry. Ist prize, A. 0. Knight, chestnut, Fairy, by Skeleton.

Class 18—Roadster or Hack, Mare or Gelding, to be shown in saddle, as the horses will have to be ridden. Four entries. Ist prize, F. 0. Murray, chestnut horse, Billy, by Skeleton ; 2nd, William Silcocks, black mare, Black Girl, 6 yrs old, by Golden Grape, bred by Elliott. Class 19—Lady’s Hack, Mare or Gelding, to be shown in saddle, and ridden. Seven entries, Ist prize, J. Patterson, Tommy, dark brown ; 2nd, H. White, bay mare, Fairy, by Malton; 3rd, Thos Burslem, Fanny, dark bay, by Traducer. Class 20—Mare or Gelding, for carriage purposes. Nine entries, Ist prize, E. Townshend, bay gelding, Shylock ; 2nd, Wm. Simmonds, chestnut mare, Jessy ; 3rd, Eli Lowe, bay, Jessie ; commended, W. C. Ladbrook, bay gelding, Roger, 4 yrs, by Quicksilver Class 21—Pony, Mare, or Gelding, under 14 hands, thoroughly quiet to ride, to be shown in saddle, as they will have to be ridden by a boy or girl. Seven entries. Ist prize, W. Silcocks, grey, Dixey, pure Arab, bred by Major Locket, by Sultan, imported from India, dam Arab mare, imported from Sydney. No other prize awarded, as exhibits considered over size Class 22—Hackney Entire, travelling the district. Two entries. Ist prize, R. Dunn, Touchstone, brown, rising 3 yrs, by Malton, dam Doctor’s Maid ; 2nd, T. G. Rule, Merrylegs, blue roan, by Quicksilver, dam Passionflower EXTRA STOCK. Three entries. Ist prize, H. Boyle, Prince,., chestnut, draught, 4 yrs old, by Prince of Denmark PIGS. Judges—Messrs D. Maydwell and A. Washbourn, jun. Class I—Boar, of any age or breed. Five entries. Ist prize, S. Nutt, bred by Hay Brothers ; 2nd, James Shaw ; highly commended, Jos. Haydon, bred by owner, 8 months old Class 2—Boar, of any breed, under 6 months. Two entries. Ist prize, Jos. Haydon, 11 weeks old, bred by owner; considered over age, F. 0. Murray, bred by J. Wills Class 3 —Breeding Sow, of any age or breed. Five entries. Ist prize, Jos. Haydon, 15 months, bred by owner ; 2nd, J. Wills, bred by owner; highly commended, J. Wills, bred by owner Class 4 —Sow, under 6 months. Three entries. Ist prize, Jos. Haydon, 11 weeks, bred by owner ; 2nd, James Beaumont Class s—Litter of 6 pigs, not more than 8 weeks old. Two entries. Ist prize, W. Craighead, 6 weeks old ; 2nd, W. Craighead, 5 weeks old. IMPLEMENTS. (In this class the judges advised that the implement class should be open to all comers.) Judges—Messrs A. Kirk, J. W. Overton, Alex. Johnston. Class I—Single plough, of any make. Two entries. Ist prize, James Blyth, with extras, £l2 10s Class 2—Double furrow plough. Two entries. Ist prize, James Blyth, with shifting skeith and extras, £23 10s ; highly commended, James Blyth, with both skeiths welded, and extras, £22 Class 6—Scarifier or grubber. Two entries. 2nd prize, James Blyth, drill grubber, or

horse hoc ; P. Henley, scarifier or grubber, disqualified, beam being too low, EXTRA STOCK. Highly commended, Howard and Dartuall, sewing machine, by Whight and Mann DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs Candy, M. Watt, and Sutherland. Class I—Bibs fresh butter. Fifteen entries. Ist prize, J. J. Herrick ; 2nd, Mrs R. Rainey ; 3rd, Mrs James Rowell ; highly commended, R. Davis ; commended, James Beaumont Class 2—Malted butter, for exportation, in casks of not less than 561bs, date of salting to be affixed to each exhibit. Two entries. Ist prize, J, J. Herrick ; 2nd, James Beaumont Class 3—2olbs cheese. One entry. No prize awarded Class 4—2 hams. Two entries. Ist prize, H. B, Cocks ; 2nd, James Rowell Class 5—2 sides of bacon. Ist prize, H. B. Cocks EXTRA STOCK. Ist prize, W. O. Ladbrook, 1 pair dark Brahmas, cock and ben PRIVATE PRIZES, Mr A. C. Knight, M.P.G.—£5, for the best Pen of Ten Long-woolled Ewes, of any ago or breed, with lambs at foot, not exhibited in any other class, conditionally on their being not less than three competitors—No competition Mr J. N. Toss will, M.P.O.—£s, for the best Long-won!led Ram, of any age, on the ground—Mr W. B. Andrew Mr A. P. O’Callaghan—£2 10s, for the best Yearling Heifer ; and £2 10s for the best Two-year-old Heifer—Mr John Gebbie Messrs .Matson and Co—£2 2s, for the best Pen of Twenty Cross-bred Ewe Hoggets, to be shown in their wool —Mr W. B. Andrew Mr James Gamraack —£2 2s, for the best Pen of Twenty Cross-bred Wether Hoggets, to be shown in their wool —Mr James Gammack „ , Mr H. Pannett—£2 2s, for the best Fat steer, calved since July Ist, 1873—Mr H. Pannett Mr A. A. Fantham—£2 2s, for the best Bull on the ground—Mr 8. Garforth Mr M. Kaudstein —£l Is (to be taken in jewelry), for the best 31b of Fresh Butter— Mr J. J. Herrick.