NORTHERN AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2368, 4 November 1881, Page 3

NORTHERN AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

The_ twelfth Show, under tho auspices of this Association, was held on tho grounds of the Association, Ashley road, near Bangiora, on Thursday last. The number of entries was in. excess of last year, and a most assuring interest was shown in the affairs of the society by the large gathering of people from all parts of the district. The weather was all that could be desired, and about 2000 persons must have during the day visited the Ehow. All the arrangements were perfect, reflecting credit upon the tact and judgment of the hon. secretary and his staff of coadjutors. The arrangement of the horses nnd cattle was similar to that followed last year. The Bheep were placed more to the centre of the yard, and the implements and manufactures were better displayed. The_ booths were placed in tho centre, the publicans' and luncheon tent being under the care of Mr Roberts, the well known caterer of tho Junction Hotel The dairy produce and smaller lecal manufactures were open to inspection in a large tent near the entrance to the ground. The local brass band contributed selections of music, relieved at intervals by th& hurdy gurdy man of the unicycle circus. The sheep classes were not quite so well represented as la-t year, but the quality as a rule, made up for any deficit in numbers. The merino exhibitors were Messrs R. Chapman, J. McFarlane, P. B. Dennis and G. Hossark, Mr Pearson's young ram and ewe rot being shown The former gentleman, with sheep exhibiting splendid fleeces, was the chief prizetaker, as well as the recipient of Mr KichoJl's special prize, and Messrs McGrath and Moody's special prize. The Leicester classes of the English breed were fully represented by Mr Threikeld'e flock, who was here the greatest prizetaker. Mr McFarlane secured the majority of the prizes for Border Leicesters, and Hen. H. B Gresson in keen competition with Mr Threlkeld took tho bulk of the awards for sheep of the Lincoln breed, which were proeented in first-class condition, except for ewe of any age, for which the prize was secured by Mr Pashby's fine ewe that last year yielded a fleece of 221bs, and its twin brother a fleece scaling 321bs. Messrs Buss and Duncan were the chief competitors in Romneys, but none of the sheep in this section called for special remark. In the classes for farmers' sheep Mr Sanson, for two pens of five ewes and lambs, took first and second, and Mr W. Pearson took the first prize as well as Hon. H. B. Gresson's special prize for a fine pen often ewa hoggets. In crossbreds, Mr Addinoll took first for five hoggets as well as for five fat wethers, which were shown in prime condition. 'I he cattle yarcs were better filled than last year, Mr Threlkeld and Hon. H. B. Gresson being the largest exhibitors. In tho aged bull class Commander in Chief was again first. Charming Duke second, Brigham Young highly commetd-.d, and a young bull Andrew commended. T he New Zealand Land and Mercantile Agency Company, with a neat animal, were winners of the class for two-year old bulls, and Mr Preece for the yearlings with a promising animal springing from Mr Threlkeld's stock. There was a keen competition in the cow class, which resulted in favor of Mr Threlkeld's Countess 111, his Lady second; out of the awo-year-old heifers Mr Gresson's Princess Royal was selected for the prize, [and in the yearling _ heifers Rod Rose, a very promisinganimal in all its parts. Mr Greeson's Buttercup, referred to last year, gained the highest award for milch cow, and a cow shown by Mr Skevington the prize for best cow for dairy purposes. Luxton Bros, took most of the prizes for fat catt'e ; Mr Hurse for the best three-year old steer. Mr Dalzell's bull Brigham Young obtained the special prize for farmer's bull, /and Mr W. Paterson's Andrew second, both animals being deserving of the position in which they were placed by the judges. Altogether the show of horses was hardly so good as has been previous! noticed. The blood entries were represented byHornby, Dtfan.er, and Admiral, the former of which obtained the coveted prize, though they were all brought out in good conditionOut of the trio of draught entires, which entered the ring Young Clyde deserved the honors of his class. Rantin fiobin snd Campsie HI. were well shown, and regret was expressed all round at the untoward circumstance which led to the absence of Kilbowie. The two three-year-old draught entries wore very promising horses. Sir G. Grey, by the Governor, out of Bonny, was a well made horse, and has already been a winner of four przes. In the two-year-olds Mr Moffat's horse by Clyde is a well set up animal, and ought to come out with advantage. There was only one brood mare with foal shown, and the latter did not find much favor, though the dam was worthy of the priz9. Mr Wyllie's promising filly Nell, by the Governor, took the honors of the three-year-old class, and Mr Wallace's colt, by the Governor, tha first ticket in tha two year-olds. Mr Moffat's yearling colt, by Clyde, beat four others and Mr McParlane's filly was tho winner in tne class for yearling fillies. Mr Peach's pair of fine mares took the prize for the pair which had been in regular work, and Mr Dillon's gelding, by Prince of Wales, the prize in class for single mare or gelding. Tho hackney entires were represented by Young Priam and Young Performer, the former being adjudged the prize taker, through the latter being considered rather small for carriage purposes. There was a paucity of brood mares, and only one exhibit. Eight competed in the class for roadsters, Mr Hurse's Senex winning the ribband, and Mr Bamberger's Miss Crispin, a beautiful chesnut, taking the honors of tha class for lady's hacks against eight competitors. The ponys were a very good lot, Mr McGrath's Nobby winring in the large class. Dr. Downes' carriage gelding, Charlie, and Mr Seaton's Medica, greatly admired, as well as Mr Stevens* carrier's horsa Jasper. The Leaping match was witnessed with great interest, tho entries being Mr J. Hurse's Senex and Beggamon, G. Simpson's Waimote Jack, H. Murfit's Dick Turpin, G. Mannering's Lunatic, G. Einley's Pat, J. Fulton's Grey, and T. Hodgson's Black Bess. Tho hurdles were made on the same principle and acted wed. Black Bess, the winner, surprised everyone, being a horse which, appeared better fitted to take one side of a plough than clear jumps going up to five feet in height. Dick Turpin came second. There was a splendid show of pigs of all classes, and keen competition, but it seemed a pity when the 6un was so scorching that their pens had not been placed in a line along the shade of tho fence, as some of tho poor animals suffered severely. Messrs Gibbs and Luxton's boars in the class for boars of any age were tremendous fe'lows, and all the prizetakers may be congratulated upon the keenness of the contests. Tho poultry were fairly represented, there being some good dorkings and brahmas, as well as ducks, exhibited. Five sheep dogs were entered, Mr King's Bob again taking first in rough hairs, and Mr Voss' Jack in smooth haired kinds. There was a pretty fair display of_ implements made by Messrs Duncan, Little, rTeetly, and others, including ploughs and harrows. The Osborne and McCormick harvesters competed, the latter being awarded a first and the fovmer a second prize. The Bearing machine*.

■with its latest improvements, had not conw to hand. Mr Blackett exhibited a number of implements and tools of various kinds, which were inspected with a deal of interest. Mr J. Johnstan also was an exhibitor to a fair extent of anricnltnral implements, including the Eureka direct mower. The show of butter waa exceptionally good, Mrs A. Grcig taking the fresh butter aw.wrd ; but there was hardly any competition for the cheese prizo. Mr I'.llea a bacon received the highest award, and Mr Konceoj a hams. Dressed Six waa shown by Messrs heed and Chinnery, that of the former, bcicß finer, toak the prize. Uh rope was also pronounced to be very gold. *ir Hossack 8 shift and leading, a 3 well as gL( hsrncs-i, received first awards. A caso of boots in this tent received general remarks of praise for the excollonce of their manufacture. There w&s a fair show of drain pipes and earthenware. Sim, les of liaseod were exhibited which had been locally grown by three exhibitors, and a supsrbr sample of ale from the Burton Brewery, tfnyman Bros, gained a priza for biniliag twine, sold wholesale at 841, and otter koo.l samples wcro shown by Messrs Seed, Pearce, and hinnery. Among, the extra exhibits Mr Silfceld's, cabinet work in drawers and chtff.Miidr made from kauri white pine and honeysuckle woods woo admired, «nd iicott Bros.' rat'g sraune in for a Urge fchare of attention. The-'tinisof tta Kvlapai Woollea Company was crowded all d ly, t- ero beii:g several novel maadfoetures in the shape of ra;;s, tweeds, diagonil coating, and friez3 cloth. PEIZE LIST. SHEEP. First prize, £2 10s ; second, £1 ss. No restriction as to feeding. All sheep unshorn and in tho METUXO BREED. Judgee—Messrs G. McEae, E. Coster, and M. Stitt. The judges to take into consideration :—Fineness, length, density, clearness, and equality of 'fleece ; also symmetry and framo of tho animal. One ram, above eiehtocu months old ; six entries. E. Chapman, Ist and 2nd: F. B. Dennis, highly (commended ~ . . One ram, under eighteen months old ; six entries. U.. Chapman, Ist and 2nd ; S. Hossack, highly com■mended ~ , _ „ , . One ewe, above eighteen mouths old; flvo entries. B. Chapman, Ist and 2nd ; J. McFarlanc, highly commended Three ewes, under eighteen months old ; two • exhibits. B. Chapman, ist ; S. Hossack, 2d. ENGLISH LEICESTEU BREED. Judges—Messrs J. Carter, C. Newton, and Laurie. One ram, of any age ; six entries. P. C. Throlkeld, Ist, 2nd, and commended (imported) Earn, under eighteen months old ; three entries. P. C. Threlkeld, Ist and commended One ewe, of any age ; four entries. J. McFarlane, Ist; P. C. Threlkeld, 2nd and commended Three ewes, above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot; three entries. P. C. Threlkeld, Ist and highly commended Three ewes, under eighteen months old; four entries. P. C. Threlkeld, Ist, 2nd, and highly commended; J. McFarlane, commended BORDER LEICESTER BREED. Judges—Messrs Carter, Newton, and Laurie. Bam, under eighteen months old; one entryJ. McFarlane, Ist Ewe, of any age; two entries. J. McFarlane, Ist and 2nd Three ewes, above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot; two entries. J. McFarlane, Ist and 2nd Three owes, under eighteen months old; three entries. J. McFarlane, Ist and 2nd; J. Walls, highly commended LINCOLN BREED. Judges—Messrs H. J. Hall, O. Ovorton, J. F. Ford. One ram. of any age; seveu entries. Hon. H. B. Gresson, Young Snltan Ist, CtC3ar 2nd; P. C. Throlkeld, highly commended Earn, under eighteen months old; six entries. Hon. H. B. Gresson. Yonng Czar Ist, Nobleman 2nd, Citia highly commended One ewe, of any age; seven entries. T. Pashby, Lady Derwent Ist; Hon. H. B. Grossou, Beauty 2nd, Nancy 3rd Three ewes, above eighteen months old, witn lambs at foot; four entries. P. C. Threlkeld, Ist; Hon. H. B. Gresson, 2nd aud commended Three ewes, under eighteen months old; seven entries. Hon. H. B. Gresson. Ist and 2nd; J. McFarlane, highly commended ROMNET MARSH BREED. Judges—Messrs S. Coleman, J. T. Matson, and H. Elder. Earn, under eighteen months old; two entries. W. Bnss, Ist and 2nd One tjwe of any age ; three entries. A. Parsona, Ist; M. Duncan, 2nd Three ewes, above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot. M. Pnncan, Ist; J. Stalker, 2nd Three ewes, under eighteen mouths ; two entries. M. Duncan, Ist I.ONQ WOOL. Judges—Messrs Coleman, Matson. and Elder. Five ewes, of any age, with lambs at foot. Owners of pure bred or stud flocks not allowed to compete; three entries. W. Sansom, Ist and 2nd ; J. Luxton, highly commended Ten ewe hoggets. Owners of pure bred or stnd flocks not allowed to compete ; three entries, W. Pearson, Ist; J. Lnxton, 2nd; W. Buss, commended HALF-BRED. Five half-bred owe hoggets, the progeny of merino ewes and long woolled rams of any breed, to be specified ; three entries. J. Addinell, Ist; T. McDonald, 2nd; W. Pearson, highly commended FAT SHEEP. Judges—Messrs Garforth, Hopkins, and P. Elder. Shorn. First prize, £2; second, £l. Five wethers, first cross from Merino ewe 3, of any age; one entry. J. Addinell, Ist Six lambs, of any breed; three entries. W. McGregor, Ist; Lnxton Bros., ind and 3rd PEIVATE PEIZES. Hon. H. B. Gresson, £1 Is, for pen of five longwoolled ewes, of any age, with lambs at foot. Owners of pure-bred or stud flocks not allowed to compete; two entries. W. Sansom Hon. H. B. Gresson, £1 Is, for ten ewe hoggets. Owners of pure-bred or stud flocks not allowed to compete. W. Pearson The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, a piece of plate, valued at £3 3s, for pen of five merino ewes, with crossbred lambs at foot, the bona fide property of a farmer, and selected from his stock; and Messrs Matson, Bnss and Co., £2 2s, for second pen; one exhibit. W. Leach, Ist prize W. Nicholls, Esq., £2 10s, for merino of any age; ilve exhibits. B. Chapman Messrs McGrath. and Moody, £2 10s, for five merino ewes of any age, bred by exhibitor ; two - exhibits. B. Chapman CATTLE. Judges—Messrs J. Ferguson, W. Mawson, and T. Pannet. Bull, of any age, first prize, £3; four entries. P. C. Threlkeld, Prince Imperial, Ist; Hon. H. B. Gressson, Charming Duke, 2nd; M. Dalzell, .Brighnm Young, highly commended ; W". Paterson, Biley, commended, Bnll calved since Jnly Ist, 1879, first prize, £2 10s, second £1 ss; five entries. N.Z.L. & M.A. Company, —, sire Victor, dam Lily of tho Valley, Ist; P. C. Threlkeld, My Lord,and; N.Z.L. & M.A. Company, , sire Victor, dam Tottio Gwynne, highly commended; P. C. Threlkeld, Duke of Inglewood, commended Bull, calved since Jnly Ist, 1?80, first prizo £2, second £1; four entries. J. M. Preece, Saint Clare, Ist; P. C. Threlkeld, roan, 2nd; E. Duncan, ; highly commended Shorthorn cow or heifer, of any age, in milk or in calf; first prize £2 10s, second £1 ss; thirteen entries. P. 0. Threlkeld, Countess 111, Ist; P. C. Threlkeld, Lady, 2nd; P. C. Threlkeld, Prima Donna, highly commended; P. C. Threlkeld, Daisy VI., commended Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1879 ; first prize £2 10s, second £t 5s ; six entries. Hon H. B. Gresson, Princess Boyal, Ist; P. C. Threlkeld, Madame Cicelle VII., 2nd; Hon. H B. Gresson. Cherry Blossom, highly commended ; P. C. Threlkeld, Daisy «IX., commended. Heifer, calved since Jnly Ist, 1880; first prize £2 12s, second £1 10s; ten entries. Hon. H. B. Gresson, Bed Bose, Ist ; P. C. Threlkeld, heifer, 2nd; P. C. Threlkeld, Mademoiselle IX., highly commended; P. C. Threlkeld, heifer, commended Milch cow,, of any age or breed; first prize £2 10s, second £1 ss; five entries. Hon. H. B. Gresson, Buttercup, Ist; P. C. Threlkeld, Madamoiselle IV. (737 C.H.8.), 2nd; P. C. Threlkeld, Daisy 111., highly commended ; P. C. Threlkeld, Jessie VII. (740C.H.8), commended Best cow for dairy purposes (stud breeders not allowed to compete); first prize (offered by Mr W. Pearson) £!, second £1; two entries. C. iikiving- ■ ton, Ist; D. Todd, Nancy, 2nd Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1579 (stud breeders not allowed to compete); first prize £2; fonr .entries. Jonathan Brown, Lady Yeastcr, Ist; Jonathan Brown. Miss Yates, 2nd ; C. Skivington, Tjighly commended ; E. Duncan, commended FAT CATTLE. Judges—Messrs Garforth, Hopkins, and Elder. First prize, £2 ; second, £l. One cow, of auy age; two entries. Lnxton '.Bros., Ist; T. Dench, 2nd One steer, calved since July Ist, 1S78; two entries. J. Hnrse, Ist; Luxton Bros., highly commended One Bteer, calved since July Ist, 1879; fonr entries. Luxton 8r03., Ist; J. Hnrse, 2nd One heifer, calved since July Ist, 1878; one entry. -Luxton Bros., Ist One heifer, calved since July Ist, 1579 ; one ontry. No award One veal calf, not exceeding eight weeks old; a .prize of £1; three entries. Lnxton Bros., Ist PEIVATE PEIZES. CATTLE. P. C. Threlkeld, £3 for tho bost bull of any age, •and £2 for the second beat; owners of stud herds siot allowed to compete; nice entries. M. Dalzell, Brigham Yonng, Ist; W. Patorson, 2nd ; P. Duncan, Jock tho Bachelor, highly commended HOBSES. The judges wore directed to award prizes only to horses which they consider sound in classes marked ■with an asterisk (»), and in tho other classes thoy ■were directed to award prizes only tu> ouch animals as they consider free from hereditary unsoundness; in class 15 they were directed to take into consideration, principally, weight carrying capability, combined with activity, rind in ladioc' hacks, general appearance, and paces adapted for carrying a lady with easo and safety. BLOOIi. Judges—Messrs J. D. Laace, Kimble, aui J. Campbell. Entire horte, of any age; first prizo £3, second £1 10s ; three entries. J. G. Seaton, Hornby, l3t; H. Vallance, Defomer, 2nd; J. Lewton, Admiral, iighly commended. BCAUCnTS. Judges—Messrs W. Boag, A. McMillan, and Ede. Entire horse, of any age ; first prize £3, second £1 10s; three exhibits. Jos. Torreus, Young Clydo, Ist; J. Marr, Eantin Bobin, 2nd ; A. Yates, Campsie 111., highly commended Entire horse, foaled sinco July Ist, 1873. First prize £2 10s, second £1 ss; two entries. M. Peach, Sir George Grey, Ist; Charles Chinnery, sire Sir Colin Campbell, 2nd Entire horse, foaled sinco Jnly Ist, 18/9. First Tirize £2, Becond £1 ; four entries. Jennings Moifet, Ist j Hay Smith, Yonng Wellington, 2nd ; M. Peach, highly commended ; J. M'Farlane, Ehoderick Dhu, commended Brood more, of age, with foal at foot, or in foal. First prize £2 10s, second £1 ss; one exhibit. J. M'Farlane, Ist •Filly or gelding, foaled sinoo July Ist, 1878. First prize £2, second £1; four entries. J. Wyllie, filly Nell, Ist; D. Dick, filly, 2nd j J. M'Farlane, fllly, liighly commended •Filly or gelding, foaled ainco July Ist, 1879. -first prizo £1 10s, second £1; nlno entrios. Jos.

"Wallace, colt, lBt; D. Dillon, Flora Hastings, 2nd; D. Dick, colt, highly commended , •Colt, foaled sinco July Ist, 18S0. First prize £2, second £1; fonr ontries. Jennings Moffat, Ist; J. M'Farlane, 2nd; J. Wyllie. highly commended ; D. Dillon, Royal Prince, commended , f *Filly, foaled sinoo July Ist, 1880. Firstprizo £i., second £1 ; six entries. V. Wright, Flora M Donald, Ist; D. Dick, bay filly, 2nd, aud bay filly, highly commended; K. M'lntosh, commended *Pnir mares or geldings, which havo been reenlarly worked togother. First prizo £2, second £1; one entry. M. Peach, two mares, Ist * Jlaro or gelding of auy age in regular work ; first prizo £2, second £1; throa entries. D. Dillon, roan gelding Civile, Ist; Jas. Walls, mare .London Maggie, 2nd; Hay Smith, gelding, liighly commended UACKSETS AND CARRIAGE. Judges—Messrs Lance, Campbell, Kimble. Hackney entire horse; first prizo £2 10s, second £110s; two entries. J. Evans, Young Priam, Ist j J. Orr, Young Porformer 2nd Hacknov brood maro, of any age, in foal, or with foal at foo't; first prizo £2,second £l. N.Z.L. and M A. Company, Ist Boadster or hack, mare or gelding, to bo shown an saddle, as tbo horses will have to bo ridden; first prizo £2, second £1 ; eight entries. J. Hnrse s Senex, Ist. C. Wronghtou, bay gelding, 2nd Lady's horse, maro or golding, which ha 3 been rciilarly used as a lady's hack, shown in saddle and ridden; first prizo, £2, socond £1; eight entries. L. Bamberger, Miss Crispin, Ist; Miss Hicks, Praiiio Flower, 2nd ; J. Evans, Maid of | Honor, commended Hack, mire or gelding, not exceeding fifteen hands high ; first prizo, £llos, second £1; three entries. VV. Noble, Tommy, Ist; Lnxton Bros., Tony, 2nd Carriage maro or gelding, not under fifteen and a half hands high, shown in harness, and driven ; first prize £2, second £1; three ontries. J. B. Downes, Charlie, Ist; W. Dobbs, mare, Blossom, 2nd •J,! Baggy maro or gelding, under fifteen and a half hands high, shown in harnoss aud driven; first prize £2, second £1; four entries I. G. Seaton, gelding. Medica, Ist; J. Anders Sir George Grey, 2nd . Mare or gelding for carrier's purpose; first prize £2, second £1; five ontries. F. Stevens, grey horse Jasper, Ist; J. Manning, Maggie, 2nd; C. Derbridge, Diamond, highly commended COHS AND TONIES. Judges—Messrs Lance, Campbell and Kimble. Pony entire horso under fourteen hands high; first prizo £2, second £1 ; three entries. C. D. Crossley, Priuco Charming, Ist; P. C. Threlkeld, Crossfell, 2nd, Allspico highly commended Boy's pony, mare or gelding, not above thirteen hands high, and thoroughly qniot to ride, to be shown in saddle; first prize £l, socond 10s ; ten entries. P. M'Grath, Nobby, Ist; F. Hodges, Bess, 2nd; P.O. Threlkeld, Lavender, J. Burt, Little Nell, highly commended PEIVATE PEIZES. HOUSES. John McFariano, Esq., £5 for bost draught entire on the ground, travelling tho district between the rivers Waimakariri and Hurunui j three entries. James Torrens, Young Clyde, Ist C. Dampier Crossley, Esq., £2 2s, for pony brood mare in foal or with foal at foot, by Princo Charming. J. Stalker, Mazoppa P. Cunningham, Esq., £2 2s, for weight-carrying roadster, maro or gelding; six entries. C. Wroughton, gelding, Ist LEAPING MATCn. First prize £3, second £l, for tho horse which cleared the highest bar not less than 4ft from the ground, three trials given for each rise of 'the bar. Mr Twentyman Hodgson, Black Boss, clearing sft, Ist; Mr H. Murfit, Dick Turpin, 2nd PIGS. Judges—Messrs Gilmonr, Green, and McConnell. Boar of any ago or breed; first prize £l, second 10s; three entries. W. H. Gibbs, Ist; Lnxton Bros., 2nd : E. D. Auvergne. Pnnch, commended Boar, under twelve mouths old ; first i)rizo £l, second 10s ; three entrios. W. McGregor, Ist and 2nd; E. D'Auvergne, commende<l Sow of any age or breed; first prize £l, second 10s; three entries. E. McAdam, Ist; Jonathan Brown aud Luxton Bros., 2nd, equal Sow, under twelve months old; first prize £l, second 10s; fonr entries. Lnxton Bros., Ist and 2nd; Jonathan Browu, highly commended; E. D'Auvergno, commended Litter of pigs of not less than six, not to exceed two months old; firstprizo £l. second 10s; three entries. W. Scoon, Ist; Jonathan Brown, 2nd Three porkers; first prize £l, second 10s; two entries. E. D'Auvergno, Ist; Luxton Bros., 2nd PRIVATE PRIZES. Mr J. Eoberts, £2 2s. for sow and best litter of pigs, not over eight weeks old; three entries. W. Scoon. EXTRA. Two pigs. T. Smith, commended POULTEY. Jndges—Messrs T. Stapleton and J. Goodman. Game fowls: first prizo 15s, socond ss; four exhibits. H. Smith, Ist; S. Gibbs, 2nd; A. Truman, highly commended Dorking fowls; four ontrie3. D. Todd, silver Dorking. Ist; dark Dorking, 2nd Spanish fowls; three entries. Miss A. Kennedy, Ist; T. Eoss, 2nd Brahma fowls (da-k); two entries. W.A.Burt, Ist and 2nd. Bantam fowls; five entries. A. Hodge, Ist; W. G. King, ' nd Poland fowls ; one exhibit. J. G. Stanton, Ist Pen of five hens and ono cock of any breed, four exhibits. D. Todd, Ist: W. A. Burt, ;nd Ducks any breed ; five ontries. E. D'Auvergne, half-bred Muscovy ducks, Ist; J. Mannings, Aylesbury ducks, 2nd Geese; one exhibit. C. Chenuory, Ist Turkeys : ono exhibit. E. D'Auvergno, Ist SHEEP DOGS. Jndges—Messrs M. Campbell, McKay, and Mcßeath. Smooth hair; first prize, £l, second, 10s. E. Voss, Jack, Ist; A. P. Tntton, Laddie, 2nd ; Joseph Dixon, Glen, commended Eongh hair. C. G. King, Bob, Ist; G. Barhnm, Laddie, 2nd IMPLEMENTS. Judges—Messrs W. Dunlop, J. Sharp, J. Osborne. Double-fnrrow plough; fir3t prize £1 ; three entries. P. and D. Duncan, £lB ss, Ist; £l7 ss, 2nd; J. Anderson, commended Single-furrow plough ; first prize, £1; two entries. P. and D. Duncan, £lO, Ist; T. Keetley, 2nd Set heavy harrows: first prizo £1; two entries. J. Little, five-leaved diamond harrow, with extra tree, £lo,lst; f. and D. Duncan, heavy harrows, £G ss, commended Set light harrows; first prize, £1; oue entry. James Little, six-leaved diamond harrow, with extra tree, £lo,lst ffet chain harrows; first prize, £1; one entry. James Little, with two rows of treos twelve feet wide, £8 10s, Ist Beaper and binder of any kind ; first prize, £2 ; two entries. Morrow, Bassett and Co., string binder, Ist; E. "Wilkin and Co., Osborne harvester, with combine, twine and wire binder, £7O, 2nd Beaper and mower combined; first prize, £1; two entries. B. Wilkin and Co., Osborne No. C, side-delivery reaper and mower, £ls,lst; Morrow, Bassett and Co., JlcCormick'siron mower, 2nd. Seed drill, of any kind (horse power); first prize, £1 ; one entry. K. Mcintosh, highly commended Horso rake; first prize, £1; three entries. B. Wilkin and Co., lever horso rake, Ist; J. Johnston, 2nd H-rse hoe; first prizo £1; two entries. J. Little, three-tined, with steel blades, £3 10s, Ist EXTRA. P. and D. Duncan, patent cultivator, £l7 103, highly commended P. and D. Duncan, one-way plough, £ls, highly commended DAIEY PBODUCE. Judges—Messrs Gilmonr, Green, and McConnell. Three ponuds fresh butter; first prize £l, second 10s; thirteen entries. Mrs A. Greig, Ist; A. Ellis, 2nd; Mrs Garland, highly commended j M.Peach, commended Salt butter, in casks of not less than 701 b, nor exceeding 1001 b; iirst prize £l, second 10s; five entries. B. Ligget, Ist; Bees Griffiths, 2nd; M. Peach, highly commended One cheese, not less than 301b?j first prize £l, second 10s; throe entries. H. Bowling, Ist; W. Pearson, 2nd Two flitches bacon; first prize £l, second 10s; six entries. J. W. Ellon, Ist ; B. Kennedy, 2nd Two hams ; first prizo £l, second 10s ; sis entries. E. Kennedy, Ist; E. S. E. Mainwaring, 2nd; J.W. Ellen, commended. Private Prizes. BUTTER. Mr W. Bass, £1 Is. for plate of fancy made-np butter ; six entries. Eees Griffiths, Ist; M. Peach, highly commended Messrs Matson, Buss and Co., £1 Is, 31bs fresh butter; twelve entries. Mrs A. Greig, let; A. Ellis, 2nd; Mrs Garland, highly commended j M. Peach commended. LOCAL INDUSTEIES. Judges—Messrs Denton and Skevington. Sample of dressed New Zealand flax, in bales of not less than lOOlbs ; first prize £1; two ontries. James Seed, Ist; C. Chinnery, 2nd. Collection of roj>o, made from Now Zealand flax ; first prize, £1; one entry. James Seed, Ist. Set of shaft and leading harness; first prizo £1 j ono entry. J. Hossack, Ist Set of spring cart harness; first prizo, £1; ono entry. J. Hossack, Ist. Set of buggy harness; first prizo, £1; ono entry. J. Hossack, Ist. Assortment of six ditferent kinds of boots, made by exhibitor; first prizo, £1; one entry. W. Bridgot, Ist. Assortment of drain pipes, various sizes; first prize £1 ; three entries. J. Anderson, Ist. Ford and Ogdon, 2nd Bricks, in quantities of 100. M. Eowe, Ist Bushel of linseed, grown in New Zealand; first prize £l. Jonathan Brown, Ist; J. Anderson, 2nd. Ten gallons of beer; first prize £l. J. Manning, ale and lager ale Ist and 2nd PRIVATE PRIZES. Messrs Luxton Bros., £l, sGlbs of binding twine, made from New Zealand flax ; four entries. Hnyman Bros, Ist; C. Chinnery, highly commended EXTEA "EXHIBITS. Kaia.poi Woollen Manufactory, tent with tweeds, Ist Scott Bros., range, 3ft Gin, with covoring and P. rack, £9 12s, Ist Scott Bros., range, 3ft, with covoring and P. rack, £5 15s, 2nd W. Salkeld, chest drawers, highly commended W. Salkeld, choffouier, highly commended C. H. Pembertou, candle mould, invented by exhibitor, highly commended Ford and Ogdon, firo bricks, highly commended J. Anderson, one sack rye grass, highly commended H. Blackett, English spades and forks, American manure aud hay forks, hedge knives, English hedge knives, scythes, hay knives, and mattocks, highly commended, Tho entries at the shows of this association have been :—IB6O, 259; 1867, 276; 1868, 228; ISC9, 196; 1874, 2C7; 1875, 386; 1876,381; 1877,451; 1873, 150. 1879. 1880. 1881. Sheep 1U 131 117 Cattle 77 52 76 Horses 119 120 101 Pigs 31 29 23 Poultry 24 11 35 Dogs 7 6 5 Implements 75 39 25 Dairy Produce ... 46 56 51 Manufactures ... 22 24 59 Farms 9 0 0 521 471 492 The gate takings in 5876 were .£BO 4s; 1877, 2s3d ( and yesterday, £96 19s,