ASHBURTON SHOW.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2363, 29 October 1881, Page 4

ASHBURTON SHOW.

Yesterday splendid weather prevailed for the fourth annual Exhibition of stock, produce, farm implements, and manufactures at Ashburton. The officers were: —Mr John Carter, president; Mr E, S. Coster, vice-president; Mr A. Harrison, hon. treasurer; and the committee comprising Messrs T. Bullock, C. P. Cox, "W. B. Denshire, H. Friedlander, John J. Hawdon, J. Hunt, A. heath urn, P. T. Mayo, H. Miller, D. Oliver, J. Orr. M. Stitt, T. Taylor and W. (J. Walker. To their efforts, in conjunction with those of the untiring secretary, Mr George Jameson, the success of the show is to bo attributed, Mr Jameson especially having worked very hard to secure the convenience of exhibitors and the public. The entries numbered 434, being 10 per cent, more than last year. Tho exhibits in sheep, horses and cattle were numerous, but there were only nine entries in the pig class, two of tho classes under this head being vacant. Tho display of merino sheep was especially good, but tho long-woolled were poor. Mr John McLean was awarded first for best merino rams above eighteen months. Mr J. Pearson was remarkably successful, carrying off firsts for best ram in the merinos under eighteen months, best ewe above eighteen months, best ewe under eighteen months, and best two ewes under eighteen months ; while Mr W. Lyttelton was first for tho best two ewes above eighteen months with lambs at foot. In Lincolns the honors were divided between Messrs "Wilkin and Carter and Mr Lewis E. Corsbie. lu Leicesters Messrs Wilkin and Carter alone entered, and they took firsts and seconds in each class. The same remark applies to tho Romney Marsh sheep. Messrs Wilkin and Carter carried oil" all tho firsts for fat sheep, Mr O Digby gaining second for best five crossbred ewes of any age, for butchers’ purposes. Me J. Grigg’s Baroness proved tho prima donna for best shorthorn cow of any age, tho same owner's Pauline ranking second, both bred bv exhibitor. Mr Grigg also won firsts for best heifers calved since July, 1878, and since July last year. Tho best cow of any age of any other breed, Mr p! T.own ie was first with Lily, and Mr Harrisou for best heifer calved since July, 1878. Mr O. Digby was first for best milch cow of any age or breed, in full profit, Mr Grigg for fat bullock and fat steer, and Messrs Wilkin and Cantor for fat cow. The judges in sheep wore Messrs W. J. Moifatt, M. Stitt, J. Chalmers, A. Turnbull. J. T, Ford, D. Oliver, and R. Jeffs, while Messrs P. C. Tabart, J. Kelland, and W. Marcroft wore chosen to judge for cattle. Tho judges for horses ivero Messrs Jas. Stark, B. Ede, W. Holly, J. Horse, L. E. Corsbie, and H. T. Winter. Mr Grigg’s entire draught horse Lord Beaconsfield took first place, Mr Edwin Thomas's Commander being second. Beaconsfield is by Prince Albert, dam Duchess ; and Commander is by Sir Colin Campbell, dam Bello IX., by Major. Mr F. B. Passmore's entire, foaled since July, 1878, took first in his class, without competition ; and so with Messrs Gould and Cameron for entire foaled since July, 1879. Mr Passmore also won first for host dry maro of any ago. Messrs T. Taylor, F, JJenuison, Ecbt. Miller, Hugh Smith, W, Jamison,

and W. L. Orr are also among the successful exhibitors in draughts. Mr S. Nosworthy’s Traitor (by Tradncer, dam Deception), gained another victory as a thoroughbred stallion, attention - being paid to quality for improving the breed of weight-carrying hunters and hacks, rather than for racing purposes. Mr Max Fricdlander’s Yeno (by Barbarian, dam Flora imported) was second. Mr T. Taylor (with Tc Kooti) and Mr Charles Storey (with Rapid Roan) were the only exhibitors of entire carriage horses, Kooti gaining first place. For dry marc or gelding, Mr Grigg was first, and Messrs Matson, Cox and Co. were second. Other successful exhibitors in horses were Messrs S. Brown, George Jameson, W. Cuthbert, S. Mullins, Robert Millar, W. B. Compton, G. Nicholas, H. C. Segers and Wilkin and Carter. The ladies* leaping match was gracefully won by Miss Mary Miller, and the gentlemen's by Mr Twontyman Hodgson, whoso horse. Black Bess, cleared a bar 4ft in height. Miss Miller rode Maid of the Mill, whose near cannonbone was bandaged, having received a nasty flesh wound on the day of the race. In implements the familiar names of Messrs Reid and Grey and Messrs F. and D. Duncan frequently occurred as successful exhibitors. Mr James Little, Mr Morrow Bassett, Fricdlander Bros., and Messrs Andrews and Beavcn also did well. Mr R. Millar was second for Tibs fresh butter, yielding the palm of excellence to Mrs J. Lloyd. For loaves of bread Mr Thiele was first, and Mr M. Digby was first for best five gallons of ale (imported hops allowed). Mr T. Chambers gained a first prize for a case of band-sewn boots. Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. were awarded first for string binder (£75). Most interesting and novel exhibits wore the sparrow-nets shown by Mr A. H. Shnry. Mr George Gilmour won Messrs Fricdlander Bros.* piece of plate, valued at £» ss, for collection of dairy produce, the bona fide produce of one farm, > r Joseph Clark wont to the front for the tea and coffee service, offered by the Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company for pen of five merino ewes, with crossbred lambs at foot, the property of one farmer. Mr C. Reid won Messrs Montgomery and Co.’s three guinea prize for best locally made farm dray. Tha. ground throughout the day was in good order, and tho efforts of the Ashburton brass band in discoursing n nice selection of music wore duly appreciated. The X)dze list will bo published in tho Press on Monday, The annual dinner took place in tho Town Hall in the evening, about seventy gentlemen being present. Mr J. Carter, president, was in the chair, and Messrs Thomas Bullock and E. S. Coster in the vice chair. After the uo:ial loyal and patriotic toasts, Mr Charles Harper gave the toast of “The Ashburton County Council,’* and Mr H. C. Walter, chairman, responded. Mr C. P. Cox, of Matson, Cox and Co., gave “ The Ashburton Borough Council,'* and the Mayor replied, alluding to tho benefits which would accrue from a local cheese and butter factory. Mr Bullock gave “ Success to Local Industries,’* taking occasion to refer to the excellent New Zealand tweeds and flmnels exhibited at the Show. Mr Joseph Clark, of Tinwald, responded, dwelling on tho present and prosp ctivo benefit accruing from the establishment of the Kaiapoi Factory. Mr W. C. Walker gave “ The Agricultural and Pastoral Association,’* Messrs Carter and Coster responding. The toast of “ The Visitors ” was acknowledged by Messrs Stitt and Chalmers.