ASHBURTON SHOW.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2364, 31 October 1881, Page 3

ASHBURTON SHOW.

As mentioned in Saturday’s issue, the above show was held on Friday, and taken all in all, was the beat yet seen in Ashburton. The arrangements for conveying visitors were complete. Plenty of vehicles were running ; the morning express train from Christchurch stopped to let down passengers opposite the ground, and a special train ran at intervals from Ashburton. The cattle and sheep were placed in excellent pens, and the horses set in a circle, each being stationed near a post, to which the number was conveniently affixed. Mrs Butler, Mr Scott, and Mr Mooar, had the catering for refreshments. The greater part of the visitors, 1600 in number, did not put in an appearance until the afternoon, and the Ashburton brass band aided to enliven the scene by playing a nice selection of music.

SHEEP, In merino sheep there were forty, six entries. Mr Hawdon and Mr Pearson were the principal exhibitors. The merinos generally were the best samples of sheep shown. The judges considered fineness, length, density, trueness, and equality of fleece, as well as symmetrical frame. Mr John McLean was awarded first for best ram above eighteen months, an extra fine animal, decidedly the best in his class, and the only exhibit shown by Mr McLean. The Lincolns were very fair, hut, with the exception of a trio of entries by Mr Corsbie, Messrs Wilkin and Carter had the field to themselves. This firm were the sole exhibitors in Leicestors. In the Romney Marsh class wo missed the exhibits displayed further South by Mr John Reid, of Eldoralie.

CATTLE. Numerically the entries m this class were 50 per cent, more numerous than last year, and the average quality was better than at last year’s show. For best bull of any age, bull calved since July, 1879, and bull calved since July last year, no award, however, was made. Mr John Grigg, of Longbeaoh, redeemed this somewhat by his splendid exhibits. HORSES. But few comments are needed as to this class. The thoroughbreds were scarcely worth looking at, and the carriage horses were of but second-rate quality. An exception may be made in favor of Te Kooti, a nice promising two-year-old, whose age, however, rendered it unreasonable to make him compete with aged horses. Some fault was found with the judges’ decision in awarding first prize to Cigarette as best ladies’ hack. Several people preferred Mr Harrison’s Mabel, a well-bred mare, but hardly tall enough, and rather low-set for a ladies’ hack. The ponies were a nice lot of animals.

LEAPING MATCH. This event took place in the afternoon, a prize being given for the horse which should clear the highest bar, not less than four feet from the ground. Three trials were allowed tor each rise of the bar. The ladies’ leaping match was gracefully won by Miss Mary Millar, who rode Maid of the Mill. The mare, who received a nasty flesh wound on the near cannon-bone on the day of the Ashburton races, jumped with her leg bandaged. The gentlemen’s match was won by Mr Twentyman Hodgson, whose filly, Black Bess, cleared a bar 4ft. lllin. high. Messrs J. Horse, L. B. Oorsbie, and H. T. Winter were judges for the leaping matches, and Messrs M. Stitt and J. Carter were marshals in attendance. PIGS. In this class the entries wore few, and do not call for comment, the exhibits generally being but of middling quality. DOGS. There were a dozen entries in this class, comprising a fair collection of sheep dogs, but only one entry in the cattle dog class.

POULTRY. This das* excited, as is usual, much attention, and deservedly so, the birds being in good condition, and some of them splendid exhibits.

IMPLEMENTS. This class was well represented, and with articles of good material, many of them of comparatively new design. Messrs Reid and Grey, and Messrs P. and D. Duncan, gathered fresh laurels, and Mr James Little, and Messrs Morrow, Bassett, and Co. also did well. At first a first prize was awarded to Messrs Andrews and Boaven, of Christchurch, for an excellent “Canterbury” chaffcutter, with riddles and flywheel, and portable ; but a protest was allowed on the ground that the exhibit did not comply with the terms of the catalogue in having horsepower attached. First place was then assigned to Messrs Eeid and Grey, and Messrs Andrews and Beaven got second with their “Selvryn” chaffcuttar.

PRODUCE, The samples of fresh butter, twenty-fl"? in number, were well worth looking at, and no doubt were still better worth eating. The judges must have experienced much anxiety in deciding as to merits, and, after all, a decision in this class must not be taken as infallible. In saying this, we do not, however, venture to dispute the justice of awarding the first to Mrs J. Lloyd. The best display of fancy butter was shown by Mr George Gilmour, who also went to the front with colonial cheese, a commodity in which considerable interest centres just now, when Mr Hugo Friedlander and his coadjutors are seeking to establish a local cheese and butter factory on tho American system, which, as the Mayor of Ashburton said at tho shew dinner on Friday evening, would afford the farmers a capital outlet for their produce. Mr Stringfellow and Mr George Qilmour competed successfully in hams. For bread, there were two competitors, Messrs Thiele and Taylor. The former was awarded first prize, Mr Taylor lodging a protest on tha ground that tho terms of the catalogue demanded that the bread should be “made from locally manufactured flour." The protest was duly discussed at a meeting of the committee, and was ultimately withdrawn.

NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES, Ac. Mr M. Digby submitted two entries of ale (imported hops allowed), and its sparkling would entioo many a Good Templar to smell, if not to taste, the tempting nectar. Mr Digby also showed porter, and it was remarked that both the ale and the porter seemed to awaken the inquisitiye bumps of the visitors, who would not be convinced of the merits of these particular exhibits, except by personal sampling. “A fig for the judges” was the cry, “I'll judge for myself." The Kaiepoi Woollen Factory displayed a magnificent lot of fabrics. It is needless to say that the woollen goods shown by this company really deserve the much-abused term “ all wool.” The meretricious article unfortunately is frequently met with at home in some of the best tailoring establishments, but the consumer in this colony can ensure both variety of pattern and trueness of stuff by sticking to the local emporium for woollen goods. Mr T. Chambers, of Ashburton, showed a very nice case of hand-sewn boots, in which faithful workmanship was disclosed. Mr Ohas. Braddell displayed a sample of soap made in Ashburton. Were a local soap factory started, there can be little doubt the venture would prove remunerative. A minimum amount of capital would be required, and the guarantee that local consumption alone would be sufficient to keep the concern going is assuring. Surely the fat that is now forwarded to be sold in Christchurch might ae well be worked up locally. Mr A. H. Shury’s sparrow nets, of which one had 18s worth of silk netting, may serve as a hint of the superiority of netting over poisoning. Lastly, but perhaps most important of all, in its future importance to the district, Messrs Friedlander Bros, showed a sample of stone from Kolmar quarry. Mount Somers, We are given to understand that such stone can be produced ad ÜbiLum, fully cqual in quality, color, and durability to that exhibited. If so, Oamaru had better look [to her laurels, else East street may some day run Thames street very close. We append the prize-list:— SHEEP. UEKISO.

Judges—Messrs T. Chapman, M. Stitt,; J. Chalmers. Marshal in attendance— D. M’Lean. * _ Class I—For ram above eighteen months old ; eight entries. John McLean, shorn January 15th, 1881, Ist; W. Lyttelton, 2nd; C. G. Hswdon, highly commended Class 2—For ram under eighteen months old ; four entries. J. Pearson, Ist; W. Lyttelton, 2nd Class 3 - For ewe above eighteen months old ; eight entries. J. Pearson, Ist and 2nd ; W. Lyttelton, highly commended Class 4—For ewe under eighteen months old ; eleven entries. J. Pearson, Ist, 2nd, and highly commended Class s—For5 —For two ewes above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot; six entries. W. Lyttelton, Ist; C. C. Hawdon, 2nd ; J. Pearson, highly commendad Class 6—For two ewes under eighteen months old; eight entries. J. Pearson, Ist and 2nd; W. Lyttelton, highly commended LINCOLN. Judges—Messrs A. Turnbull, J. T. Ford, D. Oliver. Marshal in attendance—E. Jeffs Class 7—For ram above eighteen mouths old ; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist; L. E. Corsbie, 2nd Class B—For ram nnder eighteen months old ; three entries. L. B. Corsbie, Ist and 2nd Class 9—For ewe above eighteen months old ; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd Class 10—For ewe under eighteen months old; No entry Class 11—For two ewes above eighteen months old ; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd LEICESTERS. Judges—Messrs A. Turnbull, J. T. Ford, D, Oliver. Marshal in attendance, B. Jeffs. Class 13—For ram above eighteen months old: two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd Class 14—For ram under eighteen months old; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd Class 15—For ewe above eighteen months old; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd Class 16 —For ewe under eighteen months old; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd Class 17 —For two ewes above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd Class 18—For two ewes under eighteen months old; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd.

EOMNET MARSH. Judges—Messrs A. Turnbull, J. T. Ford, D. Oliver. Marshal in attendance—E Jeffs. Class 19—For ram above eighteen months old; one entry. Wilkin and Carter, Ist Class 20—For ram under eighteen months old; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd Class 21—For ewe above eighteen months old; two entries. Wilkin and . arter, Ist and 2nd Class 22—For ewe under eighteen months old; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd Class 23—For two ewes above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, 1 st and 2nd. Class 21—For two ewes under eighteen months old; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd, FAT SHEEP. Judges—Messrs A. Turnbull, J. T. Ford, D. Oliver. Marshal in attendance, E. Jtffa. Class 25 —For five crossbred ewes (of any age) for butchers’ purposes; two entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist; Digby, 2nd * Class 26—For five crossbred wethers (of any age), for butchers’ purposes; three entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd Class 27—For five merino wethers; three entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist and 2nd LAMBS. (For Butchers’ purposes). Class 30—For ten fat lambs (any other breed); one entry. Wilkin and Carter, Ist. CATTLE. Judges—Messrs F. C. Tabart, W. Marcroft. Marshal in attendance, Mr F. Lewis. SHORTHORN. Class I—For bull of any age ; two entries. No award Class 3—For bull calved since July Ist, 1879 ; one entry. No award Class! —For bull calved since July Ist, ISSO ; one entry. No award Class s—For ccw of any age ; seven entries. John Qrigg’s Baroness, Ist; John Grigg’s Pauline, 2nd; John Grigg’s Princess, highly commended ; John Grigg’s Eiby Duchess, commended

Class 6—For heifer calved since July Ist, 1878. John Grigg’s Eiby Duchess Ist, calved August 20th, 1878, bred by exhibitor, Ist. Only entry Class 7—For heifer calved since July Ist, 1879. T. Magee’s Lydia, by Esau 11., calved March, 1880, 2nd. Only entry Class B—For heifer calved since July Ist, 1880; three entries. John Grigg’s Longbeach, calved September, 1880, bred by exhibitor, Ist; John Grigg’s Lady Faunton 2nd. bred by exhibitor, calved August Bth, 2nd ; T. Megec, commended ANY OTHER BREED. Class 13 —For cow of any age ; two entries. P. Lownie, Ist ; O. Digby, 2nd Class 14—For heifer calved since July Ist, 1878 ; two entries. J. Harrison, Ist

Class 16—For heifer calved since July Ist, 1880 ; two entries. O. Digby, 2nd; no first award Class 17 —For milch cow of any ago or breed, in fall profit; five entries. O. Digby, Ist; John Hepbarn, 2nd ; C. R. Harold, commended Class 18 —For fat bullock; three entries. John Grieg, 1 st and 2nd _ Class 19—For fat cow ; four entries. ” ilkin and Carter, Ist and highly commended ; John •Grigg, 2nd . Class 20—For fat steer calved since July Ist, 1879 ; two entries. John Grigg, Ist and 2nd HORSES. draught stock. Judges—Messrs James Stark, W. Holly. Marshals in' Attendance—Messrs'A. Leatham, F. T. Mayo. Class I—For entire horse of any ago. John Grieg's Lord Beacons field, by Prince Albert, dam Tluohess. Ist; Edwin Thomas’ Commander, by Sir /'olin Campbell, dam Bell XL, by Major, 2nd; Charles Leitch’s Heather Jack, highly commended . , , , Class 2—For the best entire horse, toalert since July Ist, 1878; one exhibit. Frank B. Passmore's Duke, by Young Melbourne, dam Popnst (imported), foaled September, 1878, Ist Class 3-For entire horse, foaled since Ist July, 1879 ; one exhibit Gould and Cameron’s Charlie, by Prince Royal, Ist Class 4—For maro in foal or with foal at foot; seven entries. W. L. Orr, Ist; Qonld and Cameron, 2nd; Chapman Brothers, commended Class s—For dry maro of any ago; five entries. F. B. Passmore, Ist; John Grigg, 2nd and 3rd Class 6—For filly foaled since July Ist, 1878 ; two entries. John Qngg, Ist; Gould and Cameron, 2nd Class 7 —For filly foaled since July Ist, 1879 ; one entry. T. Taylor, Ist _ . Class 9—For gelding of any age ; six entries. E. Millar, 1 ; F. Bonison, 2 ; W. Johns, 3 ; John Grigg, highly commended ; Qonld and Cameron, commended. Class 10-For colt foaled since July Ist, 18/8; four entries. H. Smith. Ist; J. Grigg, 2nd; W. Jamison, 3rd; Gould and Cameron, highly commended. Class 12—For colt foaled since July Ist, 1880; two entries. John Grigg, Ist Class 13—For team of two horses (either mares or geldings) of any age, in regular work, the bona fide property of exhibitor, to to shown in harness; two entries. W. L. Orr, Ist; J. Grigg, 2nd. Class 1 4—For pair cf mares (same conditions as for class 13): one entry. John Grigg, Ist. _ Class 15—For pair of geldings (same conditions as for class 13); one entry. W. L. Orr, Ist

BLOOD STOCK. Judges—Messrs J. Hnrse, L. E. Corsbie, H. T. Winter. Marshal in attendance —Messrs J. Hawdon and F. Eaiao. Class 16—For entire horse of any age ; three entries. S. Nosworthy’s Traitor, by Traducer, dam Deception, Ist; Max Friedlander’s Veno, by Barbarian, dam Flora (imported), 2 Class IS—For colt foaled since July Ist, 1879 ; one entry. No award CARRIAGE HORSES Class 21—For entire horse of any age ; two ■entries. T. Taylor, Ist; 0. Story, 2nd Class 22 —For brood mare in foal, or with foal at foot; throe entries. No award Class 23—For dry mare or gelding ; three entries. John Grigg, Ist; Matson, Cox and Co., 2nd . Class 25—For filly or colt foaled since July Ist, 1879 ; one entry. Robert Millar, Ist ; ■also winner of L. E. Corsbie’s prize of £2 for beat two-year-old colt by Tribune Class 27—For pair of carriage or buggy horses, the property of one owner, to be shown in harness ; one entry. No award Class 28 —For buggy horse, to be shown in harness ; seven entries. S. Brown, Ist; Geo. Jameson, 2nd.

HACKNEYS. _ Class 30 —For brood mare in foal, or with foal at foot ; two entries, W. Cuthbert, Ist; S. Mullins, 2nd. Class 31—For roadster or hack (mare or gelding) np to 14 stone weight; five entries. W. B. Compton, Ist ; E. Millar, 2nd. Class 32—For roadster or hack (mare or gelding) fit to carry not less than 10st weight ; nine entries. Q. Nicholas, Ist ; R. Millar, 2nd. Class 33—For lady’s hack (mare or gelding) which has been thoroughly broken in as a lady’s hack ; six entries. Seger, Ist ; no second award Class 34—For cob mare or gelding not exceeding 144 hands high ; three entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist ponies. _ Class 35 —For pony entire not exceeding fourteen hands ; one entry. No award Class 33—For brood more in foal, or with foal at foot, not exceeding thirteen hands high ; two entries. W. J. Silcock, Ist; H. Rainey, 2nd Class 37—For boy's pony (mare or gelding), not above thirteen hands, and thoroughly quiet to rifle ; to be shown in the saddle, and to be ridden by a boy or girl; five entries. W. Williamson, Ist; Mrs Wilkie, 2nd

PIGS. Judges—Messrs S. Mullins, O. Digby, J. Hunt. Marshal in attendance—Mr H. Hunt C ass X —For Berkshire boar ; one entry. P. Lownie, 2nd Class 3—Forßerkshire sow ; two entries. O. Digby, Ist Class 4—For Berkshire sow under twelve months old ; one entry. J. Tasker, Ist. Class 5-For pen of three Berkshire pigs, under eight months old ; one entry. S. Mullins, 1. Class 6—For boar of any age or breed (other than Berkshire) ; two entries. James Tasker, 2nd Class B—For breeding sow of any age or breed (other than Berkshire); two entries. G. T. Smith, Ist; O. Digby, 2nd DOGS. Judges—Messrs Manson, Eaine, H. T. Smith. Marshal in attendance —Mr M. Millar. Class I—For smooth-coated collie sheep dog; eight entries. G. Mullins, Ist; T. K. Jones, 2nd ; W. Chisnall, highly commended Class 2—For rough-coated collie sheep dog ; three entries. O. Digby, Ist; T. K. Jones, 2nd ; J. Digby, highly commended Class 3—For cattle dog ; one entry. Henry Milner, 2nd.

POULTRY Judge—Mr J. Haswell Wood. Marshall in attendance —Mr W. J. Silcock. Class 2—For Brahma Pootra fowls; five entries. Q. T. Smith, Ist ;S. Mullins, 2nd; S. E. Poyntz, highly commended Class 3 For game fowls of any breed; three entries. Wilkin and Carter, Ist; E. G. Crisp, 2nd Class 4 For Spanish fowls ; one entry. John Keir, highly commended. Class s—For Polish fowls ; six entries. G. T. Smith, Ist; Henry Bradbury, 2nd; Stephen E. Poyntz, 3rd ; John Smith, highly commended Class 6—For bantams of any description ; four entries. J. Hart, Ist; S.E. Poyntz, 2nd; W. Parkin and T. Permain, commended. Class 7—For Hamburg fowls ; three entries. T. K. Jones, Ist: John Smith, 2nd Class B—For bam door fowls ; two entries. Hay T. Smith, Ist; O. Digby, 2nd Class 9 —For pair of fowls for culinary purposes, to be dressed for cooking. -The heads and lags to bo left on for inspection; two entries. O. Digby, Ist; Wilkin add Carter, highly commended Class 10—For pair of ducks ; same conditions; two entries. O. Digby, Ist Class 11—For Aylesbury ducks ; two entries, John Koir, Ist; J. M. Smith, 2nd Class 12—For Eouen ducks ; three entries. J. M. Smith. Ist; W. N. Moses, 2nd; A. J. Houston, highly commended Class 13—For ducks of any breed; two entries. Mrs Hill, Ist ; O. Digby, 2nd Class 14—For pen of two geese ; one entry. O. Digby, Ist PIGEONS. For tumbler pigeons ; one entry. J. Permoin, Ist IMPLEMENTS. Judges—Messrs C. J. Harper, Button. Marshals in attendance—Messrs J. Tucker and S. Miller. Class I—For threo-farrow plough ; twoentries. Ist, Reid and Gray, .£24 Class 2—For double-furrow plough with handles ; two entries. Ist, P. and D. Duncan, .£lB Is Class 3—For double-furrow lever plough. Ist, P. and D. Duncan, £l7 ss; 2nd, Reid and Gray, £l7 13s; highly commended, P. und D. Duncan, £8 5s Class 4—For singlo-fnrrow plough; two entries. Ist, P. and D. Duncan, £10; commended, Reid and Gray, £lO Class s—For plough and snbsoilor combined ; five entries. Ist, Reid and Gray, £22 13s; 2nd, P. andD. Dnncan, £22 5b Class 6—For light grubber or scarifier ; one entry. No award Class 7—For heavy grubber or scarifier; two entries. P. and D. Duncan, £l6 2s Class B—For8 —For sot of heavy harrows; eight entries. Ist (£9) and 2nd (£lO 2s), James Little; highly commended, Poyntz and Co, Haxton and Beatty’s patent; commended, Reid and Gray Class D—For set of light barrows. Jes. Little, Ist Class 10—For chain harrows. Boid and Gray, 2nd Class 11—For broadcast grain or seed sowing machine. P. and D. Duncan, Ist ; Reid and Gray, 2nd Class 12—For drill for corn or seeds. Eeid and Gray. Ist Class 13—For manure and seed drill for green -crops. No award. Class 14—For field roller ; two entries. Ist, Eeid and Gray, £2O Class 15 —For elod-emshor ; two entries. Ist, Eeid and Gray, £2O ; 2nd, P. and D. Duncan, £lB

Class 16—For reaping machine; three entries. Ist, Beid and Gray, £3O Class 17—For mowing machine ; two entries. Ist. Morrow. Bassett, McCormick, .£22 10s; 2nd. Friedlander Bros., Eureka, £2B Class IS—For stripper adapted for stripping rye grass; two entries. 2nd, P. and X). TXuncan, .£25 Class 19—For cultivator ; two entries. No award . Class 20 —For horse rake ; throe entries. E Wilkin and Co. Lion, .£lO 10s, Ist; Booth and Son, Augo- American, .£l2 10s, 2nd. Class 21—For horse hoe; two entries. Eeid and Gray, £s,lst. Class 23—For farm dray; three entries. Eeid and Gray, .£2O (frame £2 extra) Ist; C. Eeid, .£22, 2nd! Class 24—Farm cart; two entries. P. and D, Duncan (with frame) £2s,lst. Class 25—For town carrier’s cart (weight to affixed to the exhibit two entriee, P. and D. Duncan, £2B,lst; Eeid and Gray, 2nd. Class 26—For best Whitechapel cart of Now Zealand manufacture; two entries. H.T. Winter, Ist. Class 28—For set of whippletreos fjr throe horses ; two entries, P. and D. Duncan, £1 10a, lat. Class 29—For set of tackle for four horses; three entries. P. and D. Duncan, £3, Ist and 2nd.

Class 30—For chaffcutter, with horse-power attached ; four entries. Eeid and Grey, with a 4 horsepower combined, £3B, Ist; Andrews and Beaven, 2nd. Class 32—For threshing machine (con Pine with engine); one entry. Matson, Cox and Co., by Kobey 2nd. Class 33—For elevator; one entry. P. and D. Duncan, £7o,2nd. Class 37—For card mill of Now Zealand manufacture , one entry. No award.

PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs Hodder, Alfred Harrison, B. W. Shearman. Marshal in attendance—B. Friedlander. Class I—For 31bs fresh butter (without salt or prints/; twenty-five entries. Mrs J. Lloyd, Ist; E. Millar, 2nd ; Mrs Weston, highly commended Class 2 —For display of fancy butter, not less then 21bs ; three entries. Q, Gilmonr, Ist; Mrs Oliver, 2nd Class 3—For keg of'salted butter fit for exportation, not loss than 281bs ; butter to have been salted not less than thirty days previous to the show ; one entry. No award Class 4—For colonial cheese of not less than 151ba ; three entries. George Gilmonr, Ist and 2nd

Class s—For side of Now Zealand cured bacon (smoked); one entry. No award Class 6 —For side of New Zealand cured bacon (unaraoked); four entries. J. Stringfellow, Ist; Q. i-ilmour, 2nd. Class 7—For two hams (smoked); two entries. J. Stringfellow, Ist Class B—For8 —For two hams (unsmoked); three entries. J. Stringfellow, Ist; G. Qilmonr, 2nd Class 11—For three loaves of bread, made from locally manufactured flour ; two entries. A. Thiele, Ist ; T. Taylor, 2nd.

NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES AND PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs C. Percy Cox, John Qrigg. Marshal in attendance, Mr J. Bland Class I—For five gallons ale (imported hops allowed); two exhibits. Ashburton Brewery, Ist and 2nd Class 2—For five gallons porter (coloring matter allowed) ; two entries. Ashburton Brewery, Ist and 2nd Class s—For collection of Now Zealand manufactured woollen goods; one entry. Kaiapoi Woollen Factory, Ist Class 6—For collection of colonial made boots; one entry. T. Chambers (case of hand sewn boots), Ist. WOOL. Judges—Messrs C. Percy Cox and John Grigg. Marshal in attendance—Mr J. Hunt. Class 3—For bale washed merino wool, not loss than 2001 b ; one entry. No award PRIVATE PRIZES. Messrs Cunningham and Co , JJS 5s ; for pair of farm horses, mares, or geldings, the bona fide property of persons farming less than 500 acres ; one entry. Robert Millar, Ist _ Messrs Friedlander Bros., piece of plate, -C5 ss; for collection of dairy produce, the bona fide produce of one farm (including hams and bacon); one entry. George Gihnour ; Ist New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., tea and coffee service; for pen of five merino ewes with crossbred lambs at foot, the bona fide property of one farmer ; throe entries. Joseph Clark, Ist Mr John Carter, -£3 3a; for yearling colt or filly by Billy Fairplay ; three entries. Thos. Walsh, Ist Messrs Montgomery and Co. (Limited), .£3 3a; for locally-made farm dray; one entry. C. Reid, Ist Mr S. Nosworthy, £2 2s; for two-year-old colt or filly by Traitor ; one entry. T. Taylor’s chestnut colt Te Kooti, Ist Mr E. W. Shearman, £2 2a ; for collection of butcher’s meat (including small goods); one entry. O. Digby, Ist. In the evening, as mentioned in Saturday’s paper, a capital dinner was given in the Ashburton Town Hall, under host Shearman’s supervision.