PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2091, 5 November 1880, Page 3

PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE.

The annual general meeting of the above was held at the Public Library last evening at eight o’clock. There was a good attendance of members. The election of officers for the ensuing year took place, with the following result: —President, Professor J. Von Haast; vice-presidents, Bev. J. W. Stack and Mr B. W. Eereday ; treasurer, Mr W. M. Haskell; hon. secretary, Mr A. G. Gray ; Council, Professor Bickerton, Messrs B. Dobson, A. D. Dobson, J. Inglis, T. S. Lambert, and N. K. Oherrill. The annual report stated that nine ordinary and two special meetings had been hold during the year, at which twenty-eight papers had been read, viz., seven on zoology, seven on botany, one on geology, and twelve miscellaneous. In addition to these meetings, a series of popular lectures had been organised, resulting in the delivery of six lectures. The annual conversazione was held on May 27th, in the Provincial Council Chamber, and was attended by 200 persons. Thirty-two new members had joined the Institute during the year, the present total of members being 211. Considerable additions have been made to the library during the year. The five microscopes ordered last year have been received, and are now available for members. With a view of fostering the fine arte the sum of £4O has been remitted to England for ivory carvings. The total receipts of the year” amounted to £345 Os 2d, of which sum an unexpended balance of £7 6s 9d remained on hand. The Hon. W. Bolleston was chosen to vote at the election of Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute. Professor Bickerton read a paper “On Problems of Ooamical Impact ” and “The Probability of Partial Impact.” Mr T. A. Mollet also contributed a paper “ On the Structure of Hormosira Billajdieri,” and Professor Hutton one on “ Contributions to New Zealand Malacology.” Interesting discussions followed the reading of each paper, after which the meeting terminated.

Patron, Hon, H. B. Gresson ; president, Mr J. MoFarlano; vice-presidents, Messrs P. C. Threlkeld, W. Nicholls, B. L. Higgins, H. Blackett, and Captain Parsons ; hon. sec. and treasurer, Mr William Buss. On Thursday the eleventh show of this association was held at Eangiora on the new grounds on the Ashley road, and in spite of threatening weather on the previous day was largely attended, both by exhibitors and the general public. A decided improvement has been made in the selection of the now show ground, ns in it more space is allowed for the exhibition of stock. The number of entries in the principal classes was eminently satisfactory, while the quality of the stock shown was praised in very complimentary terms by the visitors, who entered into comparisons with other local shows in the province. One of the vice-presidents was again ’ one of the largest exhibitors, his entries _ in cattle and sheep being generally admired, for their condition and excellence. The show of light horses was very fine, and the display of draught stock was in no way below the standard which the North Canterbury district has attained for stock of that class. The arrangements of the exhibition were of the most perfect description, and while great credit is due to the number of gentlemen who yearly fill the position of marshals or class stewards, much of the success in management is, we must again say, one to the labors of the hon. secretary, who directs the day’s work in an even manner throughout. Towards noon the weather, which had become quite fine, allowed of a large attendance, there being at least 2000 visitors present, if not more than last year. Capital provision had been made to inspect the exhibits, and seats for the public in a position in the centre of the booths, so that persons might keep away from the horses. The secretary’s office formed the beginning of a circle, round which were arranged the various booths, a mechanical show, special marquee of the Kaiapoi Woollen Company and tent for the dairy produce. The creature comforts wore provided by Mr J. Roberts, Junction Hotel, who laid on a capital lunch at a small charge, and by Mr McKelvie, a local confectioner. The Eangiora Brass Band was in attendance, and played a variety of dance and other music, which was very highly appreciated. We subjoin our remarks on each section of the show. SHEEP, As before stated, the entries in this division wore very satisfactory. In the merino breed there was an improvement in the number of exhibitors, above last year, and though the principal prizes were taken by Messrs J. Pearson and R. Chapman, the former presenting quality and the latter size as the chief characteristics, Messrs Hossack, Bnsor, and McFarlane assisted in making the competition pretty keen throughout. The champion ram in this section, shown by Mr Pearson, was a fine proportioned symmetrical animal, wellconditioned and woolled from head to knees with fibre of fine staple. Mr Chapman was second with a well-framed sheep, also possessing excellent points of quality in the nature and superiority of its wool. Mr Pearson took first and second for young rams, as well as for ewes. The competition in the Leicester pens lay between Messrs McFarlane and Threlkeld, who ran each other very close, as will be seen on reference to the prize list. The classes were fairly represented, and there were two or three of the animals of firstclass typos, but the judges appeared to think that the English and Border Leioesters should be shown in separate classes. Mr Threlkeld’s ram, a well framed and admirably clothed animal, was the first in this class, he also sooring the prizes for rams colonial brad, while Mr McFarlane took the awards for the ewes. Of the Lincoln sheep too much could not be said in their favor. Here Messrs McFarlane, Threlkeld, Pashby, Little Bros., and Hon. H. B. Gresson were the chief exhibitors ; the first-named taking the champion prize with a well proportioned sheep from Mr Sutton’s breeding, while Mr Pashby was a good second with Ebor, which ram took the honors of first last year. In the young rams Hon. H. B. Gresson’s Ozarowitz was properly first, Little Bros.’ exhibit second. In ewes Mr Pashby’s Princess Alice, a model of a sheep, showing good quality and high class _ breeding, headed the list of awards, and Little Bros, took the awards for the young ewes with several well bred animals. The Romney Marsh sheep shown by Mr Boys were presented in prime condition, and that gentleman deservedly received the honors of this section, his sheep being shown in grand order in every way. In long wools the Hon, H. B. Gresson scored three or four prizes, but in the class for ten ewe hoggets Mr Lnxton gained the award, Mr Pearson’s second exhibits presenting also points in their favour. The fat wethers of Mr Addinall were greatly admired, while the fat lambs in Mr Graham’s pen were even and well grown. In connection with the show of sheep there was a competition for a private prize for six shorn fleeces of hoggetts’ wool, from a farmer, for which Messrs Luxton, Parsons, Shrimpton, Hodgson, and Pearson competed. The firstnamed obtained the prize for a sample pronounced to be profitable for a farmer. Mr Hodgson’s exhibit highly commended as a sample for manufacturing purposes.

CATTLE. It is seldom that at a country show, and among a limited number of exhibitors, the public are favoured with the inspection of bo high a class of cattle as were here shown. The quartette of sires shown gave the judges some trouble to decide on their awards, which finally resulted in the placing of Mr Throlkeld’s Oommander-in-Chief first and Hon. H. B. Q-resson’s Charming Duke second, while Duke of Waterloo was highly commended, and Brigham Young, by Prince Imperial, was commended. The first was sent in fair show condition; Duke was a trifle loaded with fat, Waterloo has improved since last year, and Brigham, if he had only been got up in condition, would have been a tough customer to shake off, as he has many points of a first-class bull. Mr Threlkeld’s young bulls, especially Lord of the Isles, showed sterling quality and close attention to careful breeding, as practised by a master mind. This gentleman’s stock of cows and heifers was throughout a capital lot and obtained several awards, being closely followed up by Hon. H. B. Gresson’s stock, including his yearling heifer Cherry Blossom, which received first honors and in every way presents the contour of her dam. Mr Burse showed some fine fat cattle, and received awards for bullocks and steers. Luxton Bros, steers and heifer, bred by Mr Charles Lamb, were very greatly admired. For a special prize Mr Guild showed a polled Angus cow, of which breed, judging by the one in question, it may be said that it is a pity that more of this valuable breed is not shown. There being only one entry of a shorthorn bull over twelve months old owned by a tenant farmer holding not more than 500 acres, or farmer farming not more than 150 acres of his own freehold, for a special prize offered, which the judges did not think worthy, this prize was not awarded. No prize was awarded for veal calf. HOBBES. The blood stock was, numerically, badly represented. The entries of any age on the ground were Guy Faux and Daniel O’Bourke, the latter being awarded the prize. There wore four draught entries, of which The Governor was placed first. This horse was shown in grand condition, while Kilbowie was placed second. The nimble horse 3ir Walter Scott came out well, and so did Young Clyde. In the young entries, Mr Brown’s Merry Tom, a well set-up horse, was placed first, though for quality of breeding many on the ground gave the preference to Mr Vale’s Pride o’ the Hills. Mr Peach’s Sir G. Grey came out well and has improved since last show. The brood mares were a very grand lot, Mr McFarlane’s Fanny, a daughter of Mr Burton’s celebrated Patch, taking the honors. Mr F. Walls’ Flower o’ Dumblane was second in one class and Mr J. Smart’s Patch second in the second for mares. In three-year-old fillies Mr Ibbott’s entry by Pride of Scotland, which has furnished since last show, was first, Mr Power’s by Muir Lad, second, it also showing an improvement. The two-year-old fillies and geldings brought a ring of eight entries, out of which Mr Wyllie’s filly by the Governor was first, Mr Mclntosh’s colt second. The yearling colts and fillies were well represented, Mr F. Walls and Mr Moffat taking the first prizes. In the class for aged mares and geldings Mr Burgess’ Duke, a good upstanding gelding, was easily first, Mr Peach’s Bonny second, while the Mandeville and Bangiora Boad Board horse, end the Bangiora Borough Council horse, i Public Works, were commended. Mr Evans’ Young Priam was the pink of the hackney , entries, though Mungo Park came out in good form. The roadsters were a largo class, and

Mr Burt’s Doctor, a very fine animal, was first, while in class for lady’s horse, Mr McLean’s Doubtful was decidedly the best. In the latter class the horses were ridden by equestriennes. The carriage horses were represented by four clever looking horses, of which Dr. Burrows’ Don was first. The buggy horses number ten, and out of these Hon. H. B. Gresson’s was pronounced to be of the best stamp. In hacks, Mr Noble’s Tim was first, Mr Haworth’s Bertie, a grey, second. The ponies were well represented, Mr O. D. Orossley’s Prince Charming taking the first honors in the entries, and Master George Parsons’ Paddy first in boys’ ponies, beating four others. Three grand carriers’ horses were presented, which would have done credit to any show-yard, by Messrs Burt, Stevens, and Boyd and Keir. Three competed at the leaping bar, a horse owned by Mr Martin, named Amy, clearing in the best style, took the prize ; Mr Murfitt’e horse second. FIGS. Here there was no room to complain of the want of entries or quality, for a better lot of pigs ie seldom shown. The prize boar, shown by Mr Morton, was a very good square animal, while the young boar which took the prize among the younger ones shown by Mr McGregor was greatly admired by breeders. Mr Merton gained first for sow of any age, while Captain D’Auvergne took the prize for young sow. The litters of pigs brought six entries, of which Mr Brown’s were first, Mr Scoone’s second. It might be well another year in this class to have separate classes for pigs of the large and smaller breeds. Mr Skevington showed two in class for bacon pigs, which, though well conditioned, the judges did not consider large enough. POULTRY. The entries here were very limited, but the exhibits of the Dorking and game fowle were much noticed. DOGS. There were six canines entered, all of which showed by their appearance that they were a very useful lot, but before the prizes were awarded several considered the dogs ought to be tried. IMPLEMENTS. Messrs P. and D. Duncan obtained awards for double and single furrow ploughs, plough and subsoiler, and farm dray, displaying excellent workmanship and adaptability to farming purposes, while Mr Little, of Woodend, who has become noted as a harrow maker, took every prize for both light and heavy harrows. Messrs Boyd and Keir exhibited an lift, field gate, with hangings, which by an arrangement of the lower hinge closed iteelf, the gate being offered at a cheap price. Scott Bros, obtained a prize for Cambridge roller, as improved, as well as commends for grass seed stripper, windmill pump, and cooking ranges. Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s Osborne harvester and binder, combined string and wire, which was awarded _ first prize at Timaru and Leeaton, was also highly commended, as also was the Deering harvester shown by Mr J. Anderson. The McCormick binder was exhibited by Mr Cooper, with twine binding attachment, which could be adapted to any machine of,the kind, which he has recently patented, Messrs Andrews and Beaven were awarded a first prize for grass sowing apparatus, and other awards for chaff cutters, portable horse gear and straw elevator. Mr Little showed a double mouldboard plough, which attracted some attention, to which the judges regretted no prize was allowed. DAISY PRODUCE. The entries of butter were numerous, and the quality superior for fresh and salt. K. Griffiths and J. Irvine were respectively first prize takers, Mr J. Stevenson scoring first for cheese. The first prizes for bacon and hams were taken by Mr J. W. Ellen. EXTRAS. Flax twine for harvesting machines was shown by Messrs Seed and Ohinnery, the former taxing first prize with very well prepared samples of single and double yarns. The Kaiapoi Woollen Company’s tent formed a feature of the show itself, and was largely patronised. The exhibits here, it is, perhaps, needless to say, were all first-class. Mr Broadley showed a bar-framed beehive with supers. Mr Pemberton’s candle-making machine was shown at work. Oilskin coats, shown by Mr O. Anderson, showed how in another way colonial industry developes itself. Two perambulators made in basket uy Mr O. Jones formed another striking instance, while turning to the brick, tile, and pottery ware, Messrs Eowley and Rowe, Ford and Ogdon, and Austin and Kirk’s manufactures were to the fore. A case of locally-made boots was shown by Mr W. Bridgets.

PBIZE LIST. SHEEP. First prize, £2 10s; second, £1 ss. No restriction as to feeding. Sheep nnshorn and in grease, unless otherwise specified; date of last shearing affixed. MKBINO BREED. Judges—Messrs Mcßeath, N. McLean and D. Cameron. Class Stewards—Messrs C. Q. King and C. D. Crossley. Class I—Oce ram, above eighteen months old, imported or otherwise ; five entries. Ist prize, J. Pearson; 2nd and commended, B. Chapman. Class 2 —One ram, under eighteen months old, colonial bred; eight entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. Pearson; highly commended and commended, B. Chapman, Class 3—One ewe, above eighteen months old imported or otherwise; five entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. Pearson ; highly commended, B, Chapman. Class 4—Three ewes, under eighteen months old, colonial bred ; seven entries. Ist prize, J. Pearson ; 2nd and highly commended, B. Chapman, LEICESTER BREED. Judges—Messrs E. Mitchell, W. Boag, E. Little. Class Stewards—Messrs B. Kay and J. Stalker. Class s—One ram, of any age, imported or otherwise ; four entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, P. O. Threlkeld, shorn November, 1879. Class 6—Bam, above eighteen months old. colonial bred ; five entries, Ist and 2nd prizes, P. C. Threlkeld, shorn November, 1879. Class 7—Bam, under eighteen months old, colonial bred; five entries. Ist prize, J. M’Farlane, lambed September, 1879 ; 2nd, P. C. Threlkeld, lambed September, 1879. Class B—One ewe, of any age, imported or otherwise; six entries. Ist and 2nd_ prizes, J. M’Farlane, shorn November, 1879 ; highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld, shorn November, 1879. Class 9—Three ewes, above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot, colonial bred ; four entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. M'Farlane, shorn November, 1879 ; highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld, shorn November, 1879. Class 10—Three ewes, under eighteen months old, colonial bred; seven entries, Ist and 2nd entries, J. M’Farlane, lambed September, 1879 ; highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld, lambed September or October, 1879. LINCOLN BREED, Judges—Messrs J. T. Matson, H. J. Hall and W. B. Andrews. Class Stewards—Messrs W. Pearson and A. M’Donald. Class 11—One ram, of any age, imported or otherwise; six entries. Ist prize, J. M’Farlane ; 2nd, T. Pashby, Ebor, shorn 15th November, 1879; highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld, shorn November, 1879. Class 12 Bam, above eighteen months, colonial bred; five entries. Ist prize, J. M’Farlane, shorn November, 1879; 2nd, T. Pashby, Ebor, shorn 15th November, 1879. Class 13—Bam, under' eighteen months old, colonial bred; six entries. Ist prize, Hon. H. B. Gresson, Czarowitz, lambed October, 1879 ; 2nd, Little Brothers, lambed September or October, 1879; highly commended, Hon. H. B. Gresson, Wairoa, lambed October, 1879. Class 14—One ewe, of age. imported or otherwise; nine entries. Ist prize, T. Pashby, Princess Alice, shorn 15th November, 1879; 2nd, Hon. H. B. Gresson, Cleopatra, shorn 26th November, 1879. Class 15—Three ewes, above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot, colonial bred; eight entries. Ist and 2nd prizes. Little Brothers, shorn 21st November, 1879 ; highly commended, J. McParlane, shorn November,lß79. Class 16—Three ewes, under eighteen months old ; three entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Little Brothers, lambed September-October, 1879. ROMNEY MARSH BREED. Judges—Messrs A. Mcllraith, C. Dudley, and S. Coleman. Class Stewards—Messrs A. Garland and D. Dick. Class 17—One ram, of any age, imported or otherwise; twoentries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. O. Boys, shorn December 2nd, 1879. Class 18—Bara, above eighteen months old, colonial bred ; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. C. Boys, shorn December 2nd, 1879 ; commended, S. Hosaack. Class 19—Bam, under eighteen months old, colonial bred; two entries, let and 2nd prizes, J. C. Boys, lambed September or October, 1879- , . Class 20—One ewe, of any age, imported or otherwise ; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. C. Boys, shorn December, 1879. Class 21 —Three ewes, above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot ; colonial bred ; one entry. Ist prize, J. C. Boys, shorn December, 1879. LONG WOOL. Class 23-Five ewes, of any age, with lambs at foot, originally brad from merino ewea ; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Hon, H. B. Gresson.

MNG WOOL HOGGETS. Class 21—Five ewe hoggets, of any breed ; one entry. Ist prize, Hon. H. B. Gresson. Class 25—Ten ewe hopgotts ; owners of purebred or stud Hooks not allowed to compete ; three entries. Ist prize, J. Lnxton, senior; 2nd, W. Pearson ; highly commended, J. Dixon. half BRED. Class 27—Five hn-.f-bred ewe hoggetts -, one entry. Ist prize, John Addinell. PAT SHEEP (SHORN). Class 30—Five wethers, first cross from merino ewes, of any age ; one entry. Ist prize, John Addinell, under fourteen months old. Class 31—Six lambs, of any breed : two entries. Ist prize, D. Graham ; 2nd, Lnxton Bros. Private Prizes, sheep. J. C. Boys, Esq., £1 10s for the best Leicester ram ; three entries. Ist prize, P. C. Threlkeld. J. C. Boys, Esq., ill 10s for the best Lincoln ram ; three entries. Ist prize, J. McFarlane. W. Nichols, Esq., £1 10s for the beat merino ram of any age. Throe competitors or no award; four entries. Ist prize, J. Pearson. Mr H. Moody, .£2 10s for the best merino owe of any age. Three competitors or no award; five entries. Ist prizs, J. Pearson. Judges—Messrs Matson, Andrews, Hall, Dudley. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, cap, value .£3 3s, for the best six shorn fleeces of Hogget wool, the property of a bona fide farmer or grazier. Owners of atnd flocks not allowed to compete ; five entries. Ist prize, J. Lnxton, senior ; highly commended, A. Hodgson. EXTRA EXHIBIT. C. G. King, five crossbreds, crossed from seven-eighths itomney Marsh back with merino rams. CATTLE. Judges—Messrs H. Pannett, J. Fergnsson, J. Gebbio. Class Stewards—Messrs William Sansom and M. M'Farlane. Class I—One bull, of any age, imported or otherwise. First prize, ,£3; four entries. Ist prize, P. C. Threlkeld, Commander-in-Chief (115), calved 18th June, 1875, sire Eoyal Q Wynne (99), dam Countess of Oxford (65) ; 2nd, Hon. H. B. C-iresson, Charming Duke, imported, calved 26th February, 1874; highly commended, P. O. Threlkeld, Duke of Waterloo (263), calved April 18th, 1878, sire Charming Duke, dam Princess Mary by Sir Leopold; commended, M. Dalziel, Brigham Young. Class 2 —Bull, calved since July Ist, 1878. First prize, .£2 10s; second, .£1 ss; one entry. Ist prize, P. C. Threlkeld, Prince Amadeus, calved 18th August, 1878, sire Alphonso (137). Class 3 —Bull, carved since July Ist, 1879. First prize, £2; second, .£1 ; three entries. Ist prize, P. C. Threlkeld, lord of the Isles, calved 18th Aug., 1879, sire Commander-ia-Chief, dam Lady (423) by St. Patrick (77); 2nd, P. C. Threlkeld, King of the Dsiseys, calved 23rd September, 1879, sire Commander-in-Ghiof, dam Daisy 111. by Prince Imperial (170); highly commended, P. O. Threlkeld, the Pirate, calved 21st September, 1879, sire Commander in-Chief (115), dam Paulina Jones by Paul Jones (38). Class 4 Shorthorn cow or heifer, of any age, in milk or in calf, imported or otherwise. First prize, £2 10s; second, £lss; thirteen entries. Ist prize, P. C. Threlkeld, Lady (428), by St. Patrick (77); 2nd, P. C. Threlkeld, Princess IV. by Prince Imperial (172); highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld, Prima Donna VI., sire Prince Imperial; commended, Hon. H. B. Gresson, Buttercup 11., by Charming Duke. Class s—Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1878. First prize, £2 10s; second, £1 ss; four entries. Ist prize, P. C. Threlkeld, one heifer, Prima Donna VITI., by Commander-in-Chief ; 2nd, Hon. H. B. Gresson, Bright Duchess IV., calved 13th February, 1879 ; highly commended, Hon. H. B. Gresson, Milkmaid, by Charming Duke, calved 15th November, 1878 ; commended, P. C. Threlkeld, one heifer, Eosy V. Class 6—Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1879. First prize, 262 10s; second, £1 ss; seven entries. Ist prize, Hon H. B. Gresson, Cherry Blossom, by Charming Duke, calved 10th December, 1879; 2nd, Hen. H. B. Gresson, Princess Eoyal. by Charming Duke, calved 2nd December, 1879; highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld, May Flower, by Commander-in-Chief; commended, P C Threlkeld, Countess V. by Commander-in-Chief. Class 7—Milch cow, of any age or breed. First prizs, £2 10s; second, .£1 5s ; five entries. Ist prize, P. O. Threlkeld, Daisy IV.; 2nd, Hon. H. B. Gresson, Buttercup; highly commended, P. O.'Threlkeld, Mademoiselle III; commended, C. Skevington. FAT CATTLE. Judges—Messrs Qarforth and Parnham. Class Stewards —Messrs M. Duncan and J. Guild. First prize, £2 ; second, £l. Class 8 One bullock, of any age ; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, James Hnrse, 5 years, grazed by exhibitor. Class 10—One steer, calved since July Ist, 1877 ; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, James Hurse, grazed by exhibitor Class 11—One steer, calved since July Ist, 1878 ; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Lnxton Bros. Class 12—One heifer, calved since July Ist, 1877; one entry. Ist prize, Lnxton Bros,, polled Angus heifer, bred by Mr James Guild. Class 13 —One heifer, calved since July Ist, 1878 ; one entry. Ist prize, Lnxton Bros. Class 14—One veal calf, not exceeding eight weeks od, a prize of £l. No award.

HOESES. BLOOD STOCK Beat adapted for improving the breed cf useful and sound thoroughbred horses. Judges—Messrs Delamain, E. Griffith, C. A . Calvert. Class Stewards—Messrs J. Luxton, G. H. Lee, J. Fulton and J. Hnrse. _ Class I—Entire horse of any sge, imported or otherwise- First prize, .£3; second, JBI 10si; two entries. Ist prize, C. Lewis. Daniel O’Eorke ; 2nd, E. J. Hawkins, Guy Faux. Class 2—Brood mare, with foal at foot or in foal, imported or otherwise ; first prize, £2 10s; second, .£1 ss; one entry. Ist prize, D. Brown, Cataline. DRAUGHT STOCK. Judges—Messrs J. Gebbie, J. Sharp andW. Dunlop. Class Stewards —Messrs W. McGregor, Smart and Mulcock. Class 4—Entire horse, of any age, imported or otherwise ; first prize, .£3 ; second, dll 10s ; four entries. Ist prize, James Torrens, Governor; 2nd, James Walls, Kilbowio, imported, by The Banker. Class s—Entire horse, of any age, colonial bred; first prize, J 53; second, dll 10s; two entries. Ist prize, James Torrens, Governor Class 6 —Entire horse, foaled since July Ist, 1877 ; first prize, £2 10s ; second, dll ss; two entries. Ist prize, Jonathan Brown, Merry Tom, by Sir Colin, dam Blossom ; 2nd, Henry Vale, Pride of the Hills, by Pride of Scotland, vide No. 3 Stud Book. Class 7—Entire horse, foaled since July Ist, 1878; first prize, d!2; second, dll; one entry. Ist prize, M. Peach, Sir George Grey, by Governor, dam Bonny. Class B—Brood mare, of any sge, with foal at foot or in foal; imported or otherwise; first prize, d!2 10s; second, -£ L ss; four entries. Ist prize, John M’Farlane, Fanny, by Prince Charlie, dam Patch; 2nd, Frank Walls, Flower of Dumblane, by Sir Walter Scott; highly commended, James Smart, Patch; commended, John Stevenson, Blossom. Class 9—Brood mare, of any age, with foal at foot, or in foal, bred; first prize, d!2 ; second, dll; six entries. Ist prize, John M'Farlane, Fanny, by Prince Charlie, dam Patch ; 2nd, James Smart, Patch ; commended, J. Stevenson, Blossom. . Class 10—Filly or gelding, foaled since July Ist, 1877; first prize, .£2; second, dll ; six entries. Ist prize, D. Tibbott, filly by Pride of Scotland, dam Jessie; 2nd, John Power, filly, foaled October, 1877 ; highly commended, K. Mclntosh, filly by Pride of Scotland. Class 11—Filly or gelding, foaled since July Ist, 1878 ; first prize, .£1 10s; second, .£1; eight entriei. Ist prize, J. Wylhe, filly, foaled October, 1878 ; 2nd, K. Mclntosh, colt by Pnde of Scotland ; highly commended, C. Young, bay filly, sire Pride of Scotland, dam Darling, by Sir Colin Campbell; commended, J. M’Farlane, filly by Young Watty, dam Fanny. Class 12—Colt, foaled since July Ist, 1879 ; first prize, .£2; second d!l; six entries. Ist prize, F. Walls, by Pride of Scotland ; 2nd,_ G. Wallace ; highly commended, John Smith, foaled November 3rd, 1879; commended, J■ Stalker, foaled December, 1879. Class 13—Filly, foaled since July Ist, 1879 ; first prize, £2 ; second, .£ I ; five entries. Ist prize, J Moffatt; 2nd, Dennis Dillon. Class 14—Pair mares or geldings, which have been regularly worked together; first prize, -£2; second, .£1; one entry. Ist prize, M. Peach. _ Class 15—Mare or gelding, of any age, in regular work ; first prize, -£2 ; second, £1; five entries. Ist prize, Stephen Burgess, Duke ; 2nd, M. Peach, Bonny ; highly commended, Bangiora Borough Council, Prince ; commended, W. M’Keown, Colonel, by Young Lofty. HACKNEYS. Judges—Messrs Delamain, Griffiths, Calvert. Class 16—Hackney entire horse ; first prize, £2 10s ; second, .81 10s ; four entries. Ist prize. J. Evan>, Young Priam; 2nd, T. H. Evans, Mungo Park ; commended, J. M’MiUan, Eemedy. Class 17—Eoadator or hack, mare or gelding, to be shown in saddle, as the horses will have to be ridden ; first prize, £2 ; second, -£1 ; seven entries. Ist prize, J. Burt, gelding, Doctor ; 2nd, B. Chapman, Sam ; highly commended, J. Seaton, br g Hotspur. Class 18—Lady’s horse, mare or gelding, which has been regularly used as a lady’s hack, to bo shown in saddle and ridden ; first prize, £2 ; second, .81 ; seven entries. Ist prize, Hugh McLean, oh g Doubtful ; 2nd, A. Homersham, Charlie ; commended, T. White, gelding, Tommy Templeton.

Class 19—Hackney brood mare, of any age ; first prize, £2 ; second, .£1 ; two entries. Ist prize, W. Buss, Grasshopper ; 2nd, J. Anderson, Thorne, in foal to Young Priam. Class 20—Carriage mare or gelding, not under 15. V hands high, to be shown in harness and driven; first prize, .£2 ; second, £1 ; four entries. Ist prize. Dr. Burrows, hr g Den ; 2nd, E. Chapman, Charlie. Class 21—Buggy mare or gelding, under IS£ hands high, to be shown in harness and driven ; first prize, £2 ; second, -CI ; ten entries. Ist prize, Hon. H. B. Qresson, mare Euby ; 2nd, Trail Bros., mare. Class 22—Hack mare or gelding, not exceeding 15 hands high; first prize, .£1 10s ; second, ill; five entries. Ist prize, W. Noble, ge’ding, Tim ; 2nd, E. Haworth grey gelding, Bertie. COBS AND PONIES. First prize, .£1; second, 10s. Class 23—Pony entire horse, under 14 hands high; first prize, £2 ; second, £1; three entries, Ist prize, C. Dampier Crossley, Prince Charming, seven years old, sire Perfection, dam Cinderella; 2nd, P. C. Threlkeld, Allspice, bred by Major Carlyon, dam Blanch, imported, sire Ginger, Blanch by Jock, imported ; commended, J. E. Thompson, Foam, bred by Major Carlyon, Hawke’s Bay. Class 24 —Boy’s pony, maro or gelding, not above 13 hands high, and thoroughly quiet to ride, to be shown in saddle, as they will have to be ridden by either hoy or girl; first prize. £1 ; second, 10s; five entries. Ist prize, George Parsons, gelding, Paddy; 2nd, T. Nicholls, Tommy. Class 25•—Best mare or gelding for carriers, purpose; first prize, £2; second, £1; three entries. Ist prize, F. Stevens, hay gelding Nobby; 2nd, W. A. Burt, bay gelding Mac; highly commended, Boyd end Keir, Templar. Peivate Prizes, horses. Hon. H. B. Gresson—£2 2s fop the best weight-carrying roadster, mare, or gelding; eight entries. Dr. Burrows, brown gelding Don. John McFarlane, Esq.—£3 for the best two-year-old draught entire ; one entry. M. Peach, Sir George Grey, by Governor, dam Bonny. John McFarlane, Esq.—£2 for the best two-year-old draught filly; five entries. John Wyllie. Mr Urqnhart’s cup, value £3 3s, for the best three-year-old entire ; two entries. Henry Vale, Pride of the Hills. A LEAPING MATCH. Stewards —Messrs J Hurse, G. D. Greenwood, and G. H. Lee. First prize, £3; second, £1; for the horse clearing the highest bar, not less than 4ft. from the ground; three trials given for each rise of the bar. Ist prize, Mr Morton’s Amy 2nd prize, Mr Mnrfitt’a Hard Times 3rd prize, Mr Weston’s Infant. PIGS. Judges—Messrs J. Mann, Gllmonr, and Mawson. Class Steward—Mr J. Wheeler. Class I—Boar of any age or breed ; first price, £1 ; second, 10s ; three entries. Ist prize, C. Merton ; 2nd, Lnxtonßroa. Class 2—Boar, under twelve months old ; first prize, £1 ; second, 10s ; four entries. Ist prize, Wm McGregor, bred by exhibitor; 2nd, J. Stalker, bred by D. and D. Cameron. Class 3—Sow, of any age or breed ; first prize, £1 ; second, 10s ; two entries. Ist prize, C. Merton ; 2nd, Lnxton Bros. Class 4—Sow, under twelve months old; first prize, £1; second, 10s; five entries. Ist prize, Captain D'Auvergne, farrowed 17th February ; 2nd, W. White; highly commended, C. Merton. Class s—Litter of pigs of not less than six, not to exceed two months old; first prize, £1; second, 10a ; six entries. Ist prize, J. Brown, farrowed 21st September; 2nd, W. Scoon, one month old. Class 6—Bacon pig; first prize, £1; second, 10s; two entries. 2nd prize, C. Skevington.

SHEEP DOGS. Judges—Messrs McLean, Mcßeath and Cameron. Class Steward—James Hurse. First prize. .£1; second, 10s. Class I—Smooth hair; three entries. _ Ist prize, J. Dixon, Glen ; 2nd, T. White, Lassie. Class 2 —Bough hair; three entries. Ist prize, G. H. Lee, Goff; 2nd, G. G. King, Bob. IMPLEMENTS, Judges—Messrs B. Duncan, A. Hodgson, and Watson. Class Stewards—Messrs J. Scoon, W. Trail, G. Milne, and Jas. Walls. Class I—Double-furrow plough, first prize .£1 ; one entry. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan. Class 2 —Single-furrow plough, first prize .£1; one entry. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan. Class 3—Set heavy harrows, first prize .£1; two entries. Ist prize, J, Little, set 5-leaved harrows, with extra tree, price .£lO 10a ; 2nd, J. Little, set 3-leaved harrows, price -£7. Class 4—Set light harrows, first prize ill ; two entries. Ist prize, J. Little, set 4-leaved, price, £7; 2nd, J. Little, set 6-leaved, with extra tree, price .£lO. Class s—Set chain harrows, first prize £1; one entry. Ist prize, J. Little, 12 feet wide, price .£9. Class 6—Wooden gate 11 feet long, with hangings, combined with cheapness, first prize ill; one entry. Ist prize, Boyd and Keir. Class 7—Plough and snbsoiler combined, first prize £1; one entry. Ist prize, P. and D. Dnncan. Class B—Two-horse farm dray, with frame, first prize £1; one entry. Ist prize, P. and D. Dnncan. Class 10—Heavy roller, for farm purposes, first prize .£1 ; one entry. Ist prize, Scott Bros., Cambridge roller. Class 11—Beaping machine of any kind, first prize £2 ; two entries. Highly commended, E. Wilkin and Co., harvester and binder combined, string and wire, by D. M. Osborne and Co., price £75 ; J. Anderson. Class 12—Best reaper and mower combined, first prize £1; two entries. Ist prize, E. Wilkin and Co., reaper and mower combined, by D. Osborne and Co., price £45; 2nd, J. Johnston, ono reaper and mower, by Brigham and Co. Class 13—Seed drill of any kind, horse power, first prize £1; one entry. Ist prize, Andrews and Beaven, imported, price £43; with grass seed sowing apparatus, £8 extra. Class 14—Horse rake, first prize £1; one entry. Ist prize, E. Wilkin and Co., the Lion, price £l2 12s. Class 15—Horse hoe, first prize £1 ; two entries. Ist prize, J. Little, five tined, with steel blades, price £4 15s; 2nd, J. Little, threetined, with steel blades, £3 10s. Class 16—Grubber, price £1; one entry. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan. EXTEA EXHIBITS. Implements—Eigteeen entries. Andrews and Beavan, Canterbury chaffcntter, elevator and bagging apparatus, highly commended. Andrews and Beavan, Canterbury chaffcntter, commended. Andrews and Beavan, portable horse gear and Zealandia chaffcntter, highly commended. Andrews and Beavan, portable horse gear and Canterbury chaffcntter combined, highly commended. Andrews and Beavan, model of patent straw elevator, commended. J. Johnston Cooper, patent twine binding apparatus to be attached to a M’Cormick’s reaper, highly commended. J. Johnston, 1 eureka direct draught mower, 6ft. commended. J. Anderson, pottery, highly commended. _ Boyd and Keir, Ford and Ogdon’s drain pipes and fire bricks, highly commended. Scott Bros., grass seed stripper, highly commended. . Scott Bros., windmill pump, highly commended. . ~ Scott Bros., cooking ranges (3), highly commended. J. Little, double mould board plough, for ridging, price £B, highly commended. P. and D. Dnncan, grass seed stripper, highly commended. . J. Johnston, 1 grass mower, by Brigham and Co., highly commended. J, Johnston, 1 hay ladder, highly commended.

DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs Sutherland. Class Stewards —Messrs C. Young and D. M’lntyre. 31bs fresh butter—First prize, £1; second, 10; eleven entries.. Ist prize, R. Griffiths; 2nd, D. Jones ; highly commended, A. Ellis. Salt butter, in casks of not less than 7Clbs, nor exceeding lOOIbs; the date of salting to be affixed to the exhibit—First prize, £1; second, 10s; eleven entries. Ist prize, Jas. Irvine; 2nd. John Mithers; highly commended, R. Griffiths. One cheese (not less than 301bs)—First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s; three entries, Ist prize, J. Stevenson ; 2nd, W. Pearson. Two flitches bacon—First prize, £1; second, 10s; three,entries. Ist prize, J. W. hllon, two flitches bacon (pale). _ Two hams —First prize, £1 ; second, 10s ; four entries. Ist prize, J. W. Ellon, smoked ; 2nd, Buxton Bros., smoked. Pm vats Prizes. PRODUCE. Mr R. Hanna, £1 Is, for the best ?lbs. fresh butter ; ten entries. Ist prize, R. Griffiths, Mr R. Hanna, £2 2s, for the beat keg salt ; batter ; ten entries. Jas. Irvine. Mr W. Buss, £1 Is, for the best fancy madeup plate of frefih butter ; one entry, M. Peach. Judges—W. McDonald, C. Skevington, W. Pearson, C. Luxton. P. Cunningham, Esq., £‘2 2a for the best sample of colonial made flax twine, suitable for reaper and binder; not less than 14Ib« Sale

price to be affixed to the exhibit; three entries, let prize, James Seed; highly commended, C. Chinnery. hxTEi Exhibits. (Twenty-four entries.) Kaiapoi Woollen Factory tent, with tweeds, yarns, blankets, flannels, shirtings, highly commended. Mr Bradley, bar-framed beehive, highly commended. C. if. Pemberton, patent candle • making machine, invented by exhibitor, highly commended. C. Anderson, two oil-skin coats, highly commended. C. Busing, one coil rope, made by exhibitor, highly commended. U. Jones, one perambnlator, highly commended. C. Anderson, one horse cloth, highly commended. Gulliver Bros., one perambulator, highly commended. Eowley and Eowe, bricks and drain pipes, colonial manufacture, highly commended. G. Chinnery, one bale flax fibre, highly commended. W, Bridgett, one case boots, colonial manufacture, highly commended. The entries of the shows of this association, started by Mr James Wylde in 1865, have been 1866, 259 ; 1867, 276 ; 1868, 228 ; 1869, 196 ; 187-1, 267 ; 1875, 386; 1876, 381; i ST7

'.l tie gate takings m lo7b were i-bb 4s ; 1877, £93 2s 3d; 1878, £96 15s ; 1879, £9S 16s Id ; and yesterday, £lOl 2s Id. A ball took place in the evening in the Institute Hall, Bangiora, which was well attended.

1879. 1880. Sheep ... Ill 134 Cattle ... 77 52 Horses ... 119 120 Pigs ... 31 29 Poultry ... 24 11 Hogs 7 6 Implements ... ... 75 39 Dairy Produce ... 46 53 Manufactures 22 28 Farms ~9 0 521 472