THE TEMUKA AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1593, 28 March 1879, Page 4

THE TEMUKA AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW.

This, the fifth show of the Association, was held yesterday at the Society’s grounds, which are on a reserve granted by Government for that purpose, and situated about three miles from Temukn, and one mile from Winchester. Sheep pens and cattle yards have been erected, and the convenience of exhibitors well looked after, thanks to the energy of the committee and Mr Wids, the secretary, who was most courteous to our representative. The entries in the various classes were more nnrne r ou3 than last year, and a 1 rger number of classes was represented. _ The entries for sheep, draught stock, dairy and agricultural produce were specially well filled, and a great improvement both as to number and quality of exhibits than at any former show. . _. , _ , A booth trom the Caledonian Hotel, Temuka, under the management of Mr James Marshall, did excellent bu iness, and » luncheon and refreshment tent erected by Mr Thomas sheen, of Temuka, was also well patronised. The cemmittee’s tent was well looked after, after, and the general arrangements wore excellent. The day w.-s excess vely hot, but the attendance was good, and everyone seemed pleased with the exhibition, and the way in which it had been managed. During the afternoon t ere was a large attendance of residents from Temuka. I verything went off remarkably well, not a hitch occurring. SHEEP. The entries for sheep were more numerous than last year. In Leicesters, Mr H. J. Sealy took all the prizes but one with some really excellent animals. The best ram of any age is an old prize taker and a very well proportioned sheep, though some thought he showed signs of a strain of Lincoln blood. Mr W. Grant took second prize in this class_ with a very useful animal. Mr J. Irvine exhibited two sheep in this class, but they did not appear so pura-bred as the other co npetit jrs. For the best Leicester ewe of any age Mr Sealy showed three grand English Leicesters, the fir-t prize taker being one it wou-d be hard to beat anywhere in New Zealand. The second prize taker was also a grand sheep Mes.-ra Grant and De Henzy’s exhibits were fair useful animals, but showed signs of another strain of blood. For the best two lambs there were five entries, Mr Sealy again taking first and second with some excellent exhibits, the only fault with wh.ch was a little slackness in the wool. Lincoln-In- this breed of sheep there was only one shown, an aged ram, the property of Mr W. Grant, a very good sheep and much admired. In the Bomnry Ma sh class Messrs tt and A. L. Marker were the sole exhibitors. For the best ram of any age they showed a very useful animal, although some thought he showed a slight cross of Lincoln blood. For the be-t ewe and best two lambs of this breed first prizes Wt-re taken by the sam •< gentlemen with some very good sheep. (Jrossbreds—Messrs R. and A. L Barker and Mr A. Cox were the only exhibitors in this class For the best half-bred ewe of any age no prize was awarded. There was_ only one entry, and she was not considered worth a prize. Messrs Barker took first honors for the crossbred ewe with a very good sheep, and also for the best pen of five fwo-tooth halfbred wethers. Mr Cox came second, both pens exciting much admiration. For the best five two-tooth crossbred wethers there was no award, the judge deciding that Messrs Barker’s exhibit, which was the only one, had not been properly Classed. Down sheep -For tho best ram of any age, Mr W. Grant enter d a good sheep, lit the judges gave no award, on the ground that it hid no bu-ii-iess to be shown in t' 8 Down cla-s. Mr Grant also shewed a ewe and some lambs, but the judges applied the s mo remarks to them, and awarded no prize in tho class at all. Fat wethers—Mr A. Cos shewed a grand pen of half-bred wethers, which were estimated to average at least HOibs apiece, and were very mnch admired. CATTLE. The general quality of the cattle shown was exceedingly good, the fat beasts especially being much admired. For the best cow of any age four useful animals were entered, Mr S. Cain taking first honors with a handsome little red cow, Mr H. J. Sealy’s Crump, by Staator, being second. The other exhibits were so nearly equal that there was some difficulty in deciding as to which should have the prizes. For the best bull calved since July Ist, 1878, Mr S aly showed Young Vic-roy, out of Fuschia by Viceroy H e was calved on October Ist, 1878, and was awarded first honors, being the only exhibit. He was weedy-1 joking, and none too well grown. Mr Sealy showed two heifers calved since July, 1878. The youngest of these, Fairy Queen, was calved on the 12th of last December, She showed much quality, and took first prize, Queen of the Heaths, calved on October 10th, being awarded second honors, though rather coarse. For the best fat cow Mr A. Cox was first with a good heifer, Mr O. P. McOallum being second with a good quality shorthorn, which however, had hardly enough beef on her. Mr A. Cox took first prize for the best fat steer, and the best fat bea t in the yard, with two grand animals, the latter being specially admired for his excellent quality, being in grand condition and handling like velvet. For the best dairy cow Mr J. B Binley, the only exhibitor, showed an excellent shorthorn, with a calf by her side, and took a weil-deserved first prize. In extra cattle exhibits Mr H. J. Sealy showed three good cows, one being Fuchsia, out of Lady Northcote by Marrowfat, who took fir-t prize at Christchurch as a yearling. Red Rose, who took first prize at Timarn last show, and Magnolia, a half-sister of Fuchsia, and a very handEomc beast, were shown The judges awarded a first prize to Magnolia, and second to Fuchsia In this cla-is Mr Ford showed a bull, but the judges did not consider it worthy of any prize. HORSES. The horses shown were confined entirely to foal • and yearlings. They were certainly a re-mark-.bly good Jot, and would be difficult to beat, or even equal, any where For the best foal from heavy colonial-bred mares there were six entries, but three of these being yearlings were disqualified, and showed as extra exhibits. These were Mr John Grigg’a property. Mr John Morshead took first, and Mr A. O. Rayner second prize, Mrs South’s the other exhibit, being also much ad mired and commended by the judges. For the beat foal from colonial draught stock, Messrs. Crow, De Reazy, S. Cain, and A. C. Rayner exhibited, Mr S. Cain taking first and Mr John Crow second prize. For Mr John Crammoud’s private prize for the beat foal by his horse Young Royal e o. queror, Messrs Woodhead, Barker, Crow. Cam, and Mrs South showed, Mr Woodhead taking first and Mr C .m second prize, and certainly the exhibits were good throughout, and reflect great credit on ihe district. In the extra exhibits, Mr Grigg showed the three grand yearling colts which were debarred from entering in another cla- s, owing to their age. To a grand grown colt by Scotland’s Bride, first prize was awar.ied, and the second to a bay with white face. This latter was a Prince Charlie, as also was the third colt, which was a bright bay, and so nearly equal to tho others that there was some hesitation in awarding the prize. IMPLEMENTS. The only implements shown were three drills of Mr E. Pilbrow’s, to which were awarded first and second prizes, and a set of cart harness shown by Mr Cowie, which, though very good of its kind, was awarded no prize, as there was □o competition, and the judges did not consider it possessed any special merit. PRODUCE. Dairy produce was well represented, and all the six exhibits of fresh butter were excellent. James Austin took first, and Mrs Irvine second prize, Mrs Quinn’s being highly commended. There were three exhibits of salt butter, James Austin being again first, W. Simpson second, whilst Mrs Quinn’s was highly commended. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. There were only two exhibits of wheat, Mr H. J. Sealey taking first prize with a fine sample of Tuscan, Mr F. Tavender being second, Mr F. Tavender took a first prize for barley, hia being the only sample shown. Mr Patterson showed four samples of turnips, and took first prize. Another lot, shown by Messrs Moore Brothers, grown in 100 acre paddock, were much admired and highly commended by the judges. Tnere were three entries for the best sack of kidney potatoes and some magnificent roots were shown, the judges awarding first prize to Mr J. Roberts, and highly commending those shown by Mr McCombes. There were four entries of late potatoes, and these also were splendid samples, Mr McLean tak.ng first prize, and Mr McCoombes’ lot being highly commended. There was one entry of peas, but they were not shown ; but Mr Cain was awarded a first prize for a splendid sample of rye grassseed, and for a fine sack of carrots. Mr Sealey took first honors for mangold wurtzel with some splendid long reds, and an exhibit of Mr Pilbrow’s was highly commended. Mr Cliff showed two grand lots of apples, for one of which he was awarded a first prize, the other being highly commended. EXTRA EXHIBITS.

A barrel churn, shown by Mr A. H. Simmonds, of Tnnaru, »nd some saddles and bridles by Mr Alexander Cowie, of Makihiki, both commended, and first prizes were given for a pen of game fowls, and another of Rouen ducks. The following ir the Prize List;— SHEEP. In all sheep a first prize of £1 10«, with Society's certificate added; 2nd prize, 10s.

LEICESTER. For best mm of any age—lst prize, H. J. Sealey 2nd, W, Grant. . TT , Best ewe of any age—lst prize, H. J. Sealey; 2nd, H. J. Sealey. . , _ Best two lambs, either ram or ewe—lst prize, J. Sealey; 2nd, 11. J. Sealey. LINCOLNS. Best of any age—lst prize, W. Grant. ROMNEY MARSH. Best ram of any ago—lst prize, R. A. and A. L. Barker. . I’or the best ewe of any age, one entry—lst prize, K. A. and A. L. Barker. For the best two lambs, either ram or owe, one entry—lst prize, R. A. and A. L. Barker. CROSS-BREUS. For the best cross-bred ewe of any ago—lst prize, E. A. and A, L. Barker. For the best five two-tooth half-bred wethers, two entries—lst prize, J. E. and A. L. Barker; 2nd, A. Cox. Fat wethers—lst prize, A. Cox, CATTLE. In all cattle a first prize of JEllOs in money, with the Society’s certificate added ; 2nd prize, 10s. For best cow of any age —Ist prize, S. Cain ; 2nd, H. J. Sealey’s Crnrap. Best bull, calved since July Ist, 1878—1st prize, H. J. Sealoy’s Young Viceroy, out of Fuchsia by Viceroy, Fuchsia out of Lady Northcotc by MarBest heifer, calved since July Ist, 1878—1st prize, H. J. Sealey’s Fairy Queen, out of Gladiola by Viceroy; 2nd, H. J. Sealoy’s Queen of Hearts, out of Lady Lawford by Viceroy. Best fat cow—lst prize, A. Cox ; 2nd, C. P. McCallnm. Best fat steer, three years or over—lst prize, A. Cox. Best fat beast—lst prize, A. Cox. Best dairy cow—lst prize, J. B. Binley. Extra stock cattle—lst prize, H. J. Sealy, Magnolia, out of Crump, by Marrowfat; 2nd, H. J. Sealy, Fuchsia, out of Lady Northcote, by Marrow-fat-Lady Northcote out of Strawberry, by Count of Oxford. HORSES. In all horses a first prize of Cl 10s in money, with the society’s certificate added ; 2nd, 10s. DRAUOHT HOUSES. For the best foal from heavy colonial bred mare —lst prize, John Woodhead; 2nd, A. C. Rayner. For best foal from light draught colonial mnre—--Ist prize, S. Cain; 2nd, J. Crow. PRIVATE PRIZE. Mr John Cramoud’s prize for the best foal by Young Royal Conqueror. First prize, £.i; second, £2. Five entries. Ist prize, John Woodhead; 2nd, S. Cain. IMPLEMENTS. For best drill—lst prize. E. Pilbrow; 2nd, E. Pilbrow. PRODUCE. Best 31bs fresh butter—lst, James Austin; 2nd, Mrs Irvine; highly commended. Mrs Bryan. Best salt butter—lst prize, James Austin ; 2nd, W. Simpson; highly commended, Mrs Quinn. Best four bushels of wheat—lst prize, H. J, Sealy ; 2nd, F. Taveuder. Best barley—lst prize, F. Tavendor. Best sack of turnips—lst prize, J. Patterson; highly commended, Moor Bros. Best sack kidney potatoes—lst prize, J. Roberts; highly commended, McCoombes. Best sack late potatoes—lst prize, S. Cain; highly commended, McCoombs. Best three bushels rye grass seed—lst prize, S. Cain. Best sack of carrots—lst prize, E. Pilbrow. Best sack of mangold wurtzel—lst prize, H. J, Sealy; highly commended, E. Pilbrow. Best 101 bof apples—lst prize, G. | Cliff; highly commended, G. Cliff. EXTRA EXHIBITS, Barrel churn, by T. H, Simmons, of Timam, commended. Saddles and bridles, by Alex. Cowie, of Makikihi, commended. Leaping Match —A leaping match took place at three in the afternoon. There were three entries —Mr Goodm-n’s Alma, ridden by self, Mr Simmon’s Sparrowtail, by Mr A. Dunnett, and Mr De Eenzy’s Sankey. Alma won the match easily, jumping 4ft 7jjin. Sparrowtail was second, clearing 4ft 31-in. Sankey repeatedly refused, and was never m it.