THE TIMARU SHOW.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2669, 26 October 1882, Page 3

THE TIMARU SHOW.

President, Mr J. O. MoKorrow; vicepresident, Mr H. Ford; treasurer, Mr R. Stewart; secretary, Mr F. W. Stubbs.

The seventeenth annual show of tho t Timarn Agricultural and Pastoral Association took place on Tuesday and yesterday, on tho new grounds of the Association, Wai-iti road. The first day is essentially a judging day, one on which only the ecgnesoetiti io sheep and implements—the only two departments of the Show judged—put in an appearance. The weather, however, was of so wintry a character, and the wind so keen and cold, that even the most ardent bucolic was daunted, and beyond tbe judges and some of the officials, only a few put in an appearance. Bor show time Timarn was extraordinarily quiet, scarcely an outward sign being manifest in tbe streets that the Southern city was *n fete. In this the present year differed entirely from those which have preceded it, and also this difference was noticeable in the decrease of the two points in the show, in which Timarn has hitherto been conspicuous. This was in tbe sheep and implements. Formerly the Timarn show has been the highest, we believe, iu the matter of entries of sheep, but this year there was a marked falling off, and the same wan observable in implements. But, whilst tbe number of entries was not so large, the quality of the exhibits waS fnlly up to the standard of former years, and this must ba regarded as very satisfactory. Things on Tuesday night did not by any means look promising for the show, as the weather was exceedingly wintry and threatening. However, fortunately Wednesday morning turned out beautifully fine, tbe sun shone out brilliantly, and the early trains arriving, both from north and south, brought large numbers of pleasure seekers. The show was held on the new grounds of the association on the Wai-iti road, which have only one fault, that they are too large somewhat, and the various classes too widely apart, making it a labor of some difficulty to the visitor to get a thoroughly good view of all. But while this was so, the association deserve every credit for the completeness of their arrangements, and o word of praise is alio dne to Mr F. W. Stubbs, secretary of the show, who was most zealous and courteous. The general arrangements were similar to those of lost year, the horse* and cattle being in the part of the ground nearest the road, whilst the implements, sheep, and some extra exhibits were on the opposite side. The rings in which the horses were exhibited are of a substantial character, and enable the judges to do their work without hindrance, whilst the public have every opportunity of seeing the exhibits. The various amusements were in full swing, including the armless lady and a very excellent phonograph, whioh attracted a goodly audience during tbe day. The dairy produce, as usual, was the centre of attraction, and there was a splendid show of butter of ell kinds, considerable ingenuity and artistic skill being evinced .by the ladies competing in the class for fanoy batter, for whioh there were six entries. The Kaiapoi Woollen Company’s exhibits, which were in charge of Mr Blackwell, were exhibited in the shed with the dairy and agricultural produce. These comprised tweeds, flannels, shirts, rugs, blankets, hose, yarns, and clothing. The goods were as usual very excellent, and during the day attracted con. siderable attention, being much admired. Messrs Wood and Smith, of Timaru, purchased the whole exhibit, Mr Bussell had close by a very fine exhibit of leather of all kinds. The jumping matches were, as on former occasions, exceedingly popular, and some very clever fencing was shown by tho horses, especially in the contest for the Otaio Hunt Club prise, won by Mis* Tatton. As already stated there waa a considerable falling off in the sheep classes, especially in the merinoes. The longwools were fairly represented, some fine Linoolns being exhibited. In Class 1, merino sheep, for the best rama above fifteen months, Mr Pearson’s pen obtaining commended were good useful sheep for low country, but the next pen, also exhibited by Mr Pearson, whioh was passed over by the judge*, were by far the best sheep for tho hill country. Mr Pearson’s third pen were good even sheep. Mr Tripp had a good pen, one ram particularly, from tbe Hon. B. Campbell’s flock, being a grand sheep,.considering that he had had no special feeding. Tbe first prise was taken by a fairly good pen from Mr Tesohsmaker. The wool of these eheep was far too open for the hill country. Mr Blworthy’s pen, whioh received highly commended, had one fairly good sheep. Mr Rutherford'* pan, while good enongh for the low country, was open to the same objection as the others, vi*., that they are unsuited by the openness of their wool for the bill country. This appears to have been overlooked by the judges, which ought not to have been the case. The second prize was taken by Mr Maokay. These, again, wero far too white in the yolk for bill sheep. Mr Pearson had a very useful pen of hoggetta in the class for rams under eighteen months, though somewhat open in ths wool. Mr Tesohemaker’s pen, whioh took the first prise, were in a better condition, but were not such good sheep as those exhibited by Mr Pearson. Mr Biworthy received a highly commended, but the wool was too open in the staple. The same remark applies to the second prise pen shown by the same exhibitor. In the next class Mr Pearson bad a nice close woollod ram, which was passed over by the judges. The best pen was highly commended, and from the same exhibitor, bat was open in the wool. Mr Teeohemaker took the first prize and champion oup in this class. For a rsm whioh had been shorn the ram had a very heavy fleece and the wool was open. The next ram, that shown by Mr Tesohemuker, was quite as good a ram, if not better, than the prize one, the wool being better colored. He received a commended ticket. Tho second prize ram, exhibited by Mr Rhodes, was a nice sheep. Mr Rutherford’s pen had one good sheep in it. Mr Moody’s ram, though short, was close in the wool, and a capital sheep. In class 4, ram under eighteen months, Mr Pearson had several pens of well bred sheep. He had a good hogget, fully woolled, whioh, however, the judges passed over. Mr Tesohemaker had a very good hogget, but the wool was very open. The first priae was taken by Mr Tesohemaker, with a ram which was rather light below. The same exhibitor took second priae. Rutherford’s pen was commended, and it waa a very good hogget. The next pen, by the same exhibitor, was highly commended, Mr Moody’s hogget was a fine close-woolled sheep, and it would be well if a special class were arranged for the American merinos, the same as Border or English Leicester*. Mr Pearson took second prize for a pen of two ewes and two lambs, a nice lot. Mr Rutherford was the only exhibitor in the dais for two ewes above eighteen months, and received a welldeserved first prize. Mr Pearson had a nice pen in the class for ewes under eighteen months, and got a second award. He had a pen of very fine well bred hoggets, as also had Mr Tripp. Mr Tesohemaker took first prize in this class with a very good pen, and also a commended. In the elate above eighteen months Mr Pearson took first prize with a nice ewe. He also took second prize in the same class. In this class Mr Moody had a nice hogget of the Amerioan type. In the class for fire rams under eighteen months Mr Pearson hod a good pen of five rams, whioh were highly commended. Mr Tesohemaker had a good pen alto, tbe sheep being in grand condition. Mr Blworthy scoured a commended, hut they were too open in the wool, and tbe same may be said of the first prize sheep by tbe same exhibitor. In the class for the best pen of five ewes under eighteen months, Mr Pearson received second prise and highly commended. Mr Tripp had a capital pen of close woolled sheep, which deserved notice from the judges. A* will be seen, Mr Teschemaker secured the lion’s share of the prizes in tbe merinos, but considerable difference of opinion existed amongst experts as to the decisions of tho judges in this department of the show. In the Leicester* the New Zealand and Australian Land Company and Messrs Wilkin and Carter were the principal exhibitors, and sent some very fine sheep. In Linoolns the Hon. M. Holmes secured a goodly share of the prizes and tho champion oup, but tho Land Company ran him close. These eheep were nice even pens and of good quality. The Romney March classes were almost entirely filled by Mr John Beid, who had some good exhibits. Mr A. Grant, of Temnka, had two good pens of crossbreds, taking first and second prises in the olas*. Tho cattle, though somewhat short in number, were undeniably good in quality, Mr Beid and Mr Marcroft Having some excellent exhibit*. The absence of Mr Menlove from competition was muoh to be regretted, as ho always sends good animals. In the draught horse classes the competition was keen, and there was a good show in this department. The thoroughbred class

brought out Daniel O’Eonrke, Guy Fawkes, Trump Card, Jsngler, and Talisman. The prise mi taken by Daniel O’Eoutke, who looked blooming, and is in the pink of condition. Mr Wilkin’s trotting stallion was also exhibited, and was znuoh admired. In class 82, the judges only saw Hnnnington, Bapid Boan, who Was entered by mistake in another class, not coming into the ring at the proper time. The prizo therefore went to Hunnington, though bad Bspid Boan been shown in competition, there is no doubt he would bare had the first honors. The judging in Mr MoQuinness’ prise, for the bast trcop horse, was somewhat peculiarly conducted, though there is no doubt the decision of the judges in awarding the prize to Sergeant Lindsay’s Colonel was correct. Presumably the idea of the donor of the prize was to give it to the best horse for troop work, yet no effort was made to put the three horses entered through any movement*, and they simply trotted round the ring like ordinary hacks. If the prize is repeated next year, it would be as well for the Association to obtain the services of some cavalry expert, and let the horses be exercised os in a squadron. The other horses sho nrn were of good quality in the respective classes, especially in the buggy and single harness ones. There were also soma nice ladies’ horses and boys’ ponies. The pigs were but few in number, and do not call for any special mention ; and the same may be said of tbs sheep dogs. With regard to the latter, as has been pointed out on former occasions, the judges cannot come to any satisfactory conclusion as to the merits of any dog unless they are seen ot work. A dog may look well and possets all the points requisite in a good sheep dog, rnd yet be far from being a good worker with sheep. The poultry, as at all shows, calls for no comment, Over and over again wa have expressed the opinion that the time has arrived when this dais should be omitted from agricultural shows, which are held at a period of the year when the birds ara all ont of feather, and not by any means in show condition, The implement clatsei were by no means so well filled as on former occasions, but some very good ones were exhibited. Mr Northam had a gone cutter on exhibition, which ho claims is effective, but as no public trial was had, it is impossible to give an opinion upon the merits of the implement. In the single furrow plough class there were five exhibits and three exhibitors, Messrs Miles, Archer and Co. sending the now almost unused imported implements, and Messrs Reid and Gray and F, and D, Duncan representing the colonial manufacturers, Messrs Beid and Gray’s plough was a well balanced and capitally made implement, there being only one fault noticeable, but that a somewhat serious one—viz., that the single bar fixed at the head of the plough allowed too much play, and consequently very little banco of steadiness. This it may be observed waa obviated in Messrs Duncan’s' exhibit by the arrangement of double and independent bats, thus ensuring the utmost steadiness l . Messrs Miles, Archer and Oo.’s exhibits were from the well known makers Bansomes, Sims and Head, but when compared with their colonial rivals there was a clumsiness of look about them which told greatly in favor of the house manufactured article. In the doable furrow class the same competitors again appeared, the only difference being that four out of the five entries were colonial manufacture, sent respectively by Messrs Beid and Gray and F. and D. Duncan, whiLt the Home manufacturers, represented by Messrs Miles, Archer and Co., had but one exhibit. Messrs Beid and Gray's exhibits had one a circular coulter and , the other a swivel coulter, both being fif ed with steel shoes. Both the implements sent by Messrs Beid and Gray and P, and D. Duncan were excellently made and finished throughout. In' the treble furrow class the Colonial manufacturers were alone, only Messrs Beid and Gray and F. and D, Duncan competing. The former had a very nice implement, capable of being converted into a doublefurrow by removal of a simple adjustment, and that of the latter was also noticeable for the finished workmanship, for which the firm has, both here and elsewhere, received such well deserved commendation. The subsoilers and tined harrows sent by Messrs Beid and Gray and P. and D. Duncan were noticeable from the strength and completeness of workmanship displayed. In the classes for disc harrows, soarifers, and corn drills, Messrs

Beid and Gray were the only competitor*. They had in the former two sets of revolving harrow*, which were well made throughout. One of these vai 10ft wide and the other 12ft. In chain harrow* the colonial manufacture was represented by Messrs Bsid and Gray, Meisr* Mile*, Archer and do. exhibiting a cot of imported. The das* for broadcast sowing machines only produced two entries, Messrs Beid and Gray and Messrs F. and D. Duncan again entering the lists. Both were well made and complete. The same firms also competed in the class for grass sowing machines, together with Messrs Miles, Archer and 00. In the reaping and mowing machines Beid and Gray were the only contestants. In reapers and binders, with which farmers arc now pretty well familiar, four were on the ground, via., the Johnston, the Wood, the Simplex, and the McCormack. As before stated in connection with the judging of these implements, it is next to impossible to decide upon the respective merits of the machines exhibited, unless tried on a crop, as the mere patting through of a bundle of straw affords little or no criterion to the work likely to be performed by the implement in a crop. For this reason it seems evident that it would be far better for the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations throughout the country to defer the offer of prizes until a field trial can be had, similar, to that held under the auspices of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and to omit this item from their prize list altogether. Of course the presence of say four or five reapers goes far to make np the show of implements, bat as no practical purpose, so far as the selection by farmers of the best one suited to their requirements, is served by their inclusion, it would be batter to leave these ant of the prize schedule, and substitute instead, at a later period of the season, a properly conducted field trial, whan the merits of the competing machine* could be more accurately ascertained. In the next class, that for the best and cheapest cart, a carious anomaly was noticeable, viz,, the including iu competition with heavy farm dray* of a farmers’ spring cart, manufactured by Mr Yale. The former were built for the ordinary farm work, suoh as the conveyance of sheaves, &0., whilst the latter was intended to enable the farmer to attend a market at a distance, conveying light articles of produce. In future prize catalogues, no doubt, now that attention has been colled to it, this manifest anomaly will be altered. Mr Vale’s spring cart was a very excellent piece of workmanship, and, being exhibited unpainted, afforded every opportunity of inspection of its parts by the judges, without the adventitious aid of paint, Messrs Beid and Gray, J. Craig and Q. Young had some well built farm draye, though somewhat heavy. Messrs Evans, Graudi and Dooley had a very creditable exhibit of local industry in the shape of a single and double buggy and two-wheeled dog-cart. The first of these was n capital specimen of ooaohbuiiding. It combined lightness with strength, being _ also well balanced and nicely upholstered in morocco. The double buggy and the dog-cart were also very good. The same firm had, under the head of extra exhibits, a very excellent waggonnette, upholstered in English dvcijcd leather, which, as it deserved, attracted considerable attention, Messrs Beid and Gray in this class sent a well-built carrier’s town cart and a spring cart, both of which were well finished and of good workmanship. Still continuing among the ironwork, the next to call for attention was Mr Crompton’s exhibit of stoves, wheelbarrows and galvanised iron pig troughs. Mr Crompton’s foundry, the Crown, has already achieved considerable notoriety for the production of stoves and ranges, and those exhibited, five in number, fully upheld the reputation of the foundry. The wheelbarrows were well made, and though exceedingly strong, they were all light. Near the stand of Mr Crompton was a nice collection of Ford and Ogdon’s pottery goods, drain pipes, garden borders and flower pots. The latter is a new line for (he firm, and tho pots exhibited were well msde aud burnt. Mr J. B. Stanssll tad a tent, in which he exhibited ranges, Standard sewing machines, aud Hutohinsnu’e patent fork cleaner. This latter is a novelty in Canterbury. Tho modus operandi is vtty simple. Tho forks are placed between two wooden plates, [a screen at tbe back being used to adjust the length between to any sized fork. On one of these, which is faced with nickel, is tho plate powder. Tr.e brush is worked by a handle connected by an eo centric shale, and passes over the forks. The machine is very simple but effective. The knife cleaners are the ordinary rubber rollei«, in which the knives are inserted.

The dairy produce class brought out very keen competition, especially in the matter of bntter, there being no less than twenty.thro*entries for fresh, and twenty-four for- powdered. The butter was all well medo and of good color, and there wos also some very good cheese and hams and bacon. The cereals shown were of high quality. Mr Keilana again took first honors in red wheat with a good sample of Tuscan, going 651 b to the bushel. Mr Wright, who came second, ran very close with a sample of Tuscan weighing 64't. In the whito wheats, Mr Murdock waa first, with velvet chaff, weighing 651 b to the bushel. The barley exhibited was good, the prize sample of Chevalier scaling 55 Jib. Mr Murdoch had some Danish oata which went 451 b to the bushel, being a men cloan bright grain. The other exhibits under tho head of agricultural produce were all very commendable in quality. The judges in tho different classes ware a; follows:—Merino sheep—Messrs D. Sutherland, Oamaru ; O. Butov, Mount Grcj : H, Mathias, Christchurch. Lincoln— Messrs W. B. Andrews, Taitapu ; Jas. L ; i tic, Alb adale, Waiksri; H. Overton, Christchurch. Leicester and Romney Marsh—Mtssta A. Biddle, Shag Valley ; P. Gr.-.nt, Christchurch; P. O. Xhrclkeld, Flexion, Shorthorned cattle—Messrs William Hay, Tim mu; B. Garfoitb, Christchurch ; James Guild, Trzverma. Ayrshire cattle—Messrs A. McKorrow. Hampden; Wm. Cowan, Lower Tamai, Waikouaiti; Thomas Duncan, Oasnaru. Draught horses —Msasrs John McKellar, Killinchey, Lseoton j William Bosg, Fendaltown ; Samuil Young, East Taieri. Other Hence— Messrs F. W. Dolamiin, Christchurch ; H, P. Lance, Christchurch; A. O. Paterson, Oimaru. Pigs—Messrs Joseph Hayden, tne Grange, Prebbleton ; James Bober(s, Winchester; V, W. Leslie, Timaru. Poultry—Messrs Jatr.-s Wood, Christchurch; A. Ksrr, O .marn ; William Gunn, Orari. Dags—Messrs P, Eldar, Christchurch; P. Grant, Chfiitcburcbj A. Jackson, Baling. Implements—Messrs Ct. Lawrie, St. Andrews; James Gough, Green--dale, Christchurch j G. Motion, W»iho. Dairy Produce—Messrs James Auttin, O v : j 0. Green, Timaru; Pringle Stoddart, Dor.edia Agricultural Produce—Messrs W. D. Wood, Christchurch ; Thomas Bruce, Christchurch ; James Hassell, Oimuta. The following is the PEI 55 S LIST. SHEEP. MBBINO.

Class 1, for tho two bast rams above eightoes months; eight entries. Ist prize, W. H. Taschemaker; 2nd, B. Kackay; highly commended, E. Elworthy; commanded, Joseph Pearson Class 2, tor the two best rams nnder eighteen months ; six entries. Ist prize, W. it. lese-e----ujker; 2nd and highly commended, il. Eiworthy Class 3, for the beat ram above eighteen months; nine entries. Ist tnd champion prize, W. H. Tesohfmaker; 2nd, B, H. Rhodes; h : gh!y commended, Joseph Pearson; commended, W. H. Tescbemaker Cla?a 4, for the best ram under eighteen months; nine entries, let and 2sd prizes, W, H. Teschemaker ; highly commended and commended, J. S. Bntherford Class 5, for the two best ewes above eighteen months ; five entries. Ist prizo, J. S. Bushesford; 2nd, Joseph Poar-’oa Class 6, for the two best owes under eighteen months; thirteen entries. Ist prize, W. K. Teschemaker; 2nd, Joseph Pearson; highly oemmended and commended, W. fl. J cachemaker Class 7, for the best ewe above eighteen months ; six entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Joseph Pearson Claes 8, for tho best ewe under eighteen months; eleven entries, lit and 2nd prizes, W. H. Teschemaker; highly commended, Joseph Pearson; commended, J. S. Bntherford Class 9, for the best pen of five rams under eighteen months; six entries. Ist prize. E. Elworthy; 2nd, W. H. Teschsm-ks?; highly commended, Joseph Pearson; commended, E. Elworthy Class 10, for the beat pen of five ewes under eighteen months; fonr entries. Ist prize, W. H. Teschemaker; 2nd and highly commended, Joseph Pearson; commanded. (J. G. Tripp Class 11, for the two best ewes above eighteen months, with lambs at foot; four entries, lit prize, W. H. Teschemeker; 2nd, Joseph Pearson

LEICESTER. Class 12, for the two best rams above eighteen months ol?; two entries, let prize, N.Z. and A. Land Company, Pareora Claes 13, fer the two best rams under eighteen months ; seven entries. Ist prize, HU and T. Little; 2nd, 6on. M. Holmes; highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company* Ardgowan Class 14, for the bast ram above eighteen months ; five entries. Ist and champion and 2nd prizes, NZ- and A. Land Company, Farcers; highly commended, H. and T. Little Class 15, for the best rum, uud.;r eighteen months; (even entries. Ist prize, Hon. M. Holmes ; 2nd and highly commended, N.Z and A. Land Company, Ardgowan ; commended, H. and T. Little

Class 16, for the two best owes above eighteen months, with lambs at foot; seven entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Company, Pareora; highly commended, UT. and T. Little ; commended, N.Z, and A. Land Company, Ardgowan Class 17, for the two best ewes under eighteen months; six entries, let and 2rd prizes and highly commended, N.Z and A. Land Company, Ardgowan C aes 18, for the beat ewe above eigbteez months; nine entries. Ist prize, NZ. and A. Land Company, Ardgowan; 2nd, H. and T. Little; highly commended and commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company, Pareora Class 19, for the best ewe under eighteen months; seven entries. Ist prize. H. and V, Little 2nd, Hon. M. Holmes ; highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company, Ardgowan

LINCOLN. Class 20. for the two best rams above eighteen months old ; five entries. Ist prixs, N.Z. and A. Land Company, Moeraki; 2nd and highly commended, Hon. M. Holmes Class 21, for the two best rams under eighteen months ; six entries. Ist prix.), Hon. M. Holmes; 2nd, N.Z, and A. Land Company, Moeraki; commended, Hon M. Holmes Class 23, for the best ram above eighteen mouths ; eight entries. Ist prixs and champion, Hon. M. Holmes; 2nd, NZ. and A. Land Company, Moeraki ; highly commended, Hon. Id. Holmes; commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company, Moeraki Class 23, for the best ram under eighteen months; eight entries. Ist and 2nd prises, Hon. M. Holmes; highly commended. Jobs Eeid; commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company, Moeraki Class 24, for the two best ewes, above eighteen, months with lambs at foot; snven entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Hon. M. Holmes ; highly commended, JohnHeid; commended, N.Z. and A. Laud Company, Moeraki Class 25, for the two bestewea, under eighteen months ; seven entries. Ist and 2nd prixas and. highly commended, Hon, M. Boimes ; commended, N.Z. and A. Land Company, Moeraki Claes 26, for the hast owe above eighteen monttis ; eight entries. Ist p-ixa, John Bcid; 2nd, Hon. M. Holmes; highly commended, N.Z. end. A. Land Company, Moeraki; cammended, John Eeid Class 27, for tho bast ewe unrer eighteen months ; eight entries. Ist and 2nd prixas and highly commended, Hon. M. Holmes; commended, N.L. and A. Land Comptny, Moeraki.

BOMNET MARSH. Class 23, for tho two best rams ahcvo eighteen months old ; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, John Eeid Class 29, for tho two best rams under eighteen months i two entries. IstAnd 2nd prizes, Jehu Eeid Class £O, for the host ram above eighteen months ; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizas, John Eeid Class 31, for the best ram tinier eighteen months; five entries. Ist, champion, and 2nd prizes. Hen. M. Holmes; highly commended and commended, John held Class 32. for the two best ewes, above eighteen months, with lambs at foot; three entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, John Eeid ; highly commended, Wilkin and Carter Class 33, for tho two best ewes under eighteen months; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizas, John Eeid Class 34, for the best ewe above eighteen months; four entries. Ist and 2ni prizss. John Eeid; highly commended, VViikin and Carter Class 35, for the best ewa nnder eighteen months ; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, John Eeid CROSS BREEDS. Class 35, for the best five crossbred cwo hoggets, by any pure long woclled ram ont ot merino ewes (only first cross); exhibitor must state breed ; two entries, let and 2nd p.iaca, Andrew Grant Extra exhibit. Highly commended, Andrew Grant TAT WETHERS. Class 37, for the beet ten crossbred wethers ol any age ; one entry. Ist prize, Wn, Grant CATILE. SHORT HORNED. Class 39, for the best bull of any ags; font entries. Ist prize, Fleming and Stdey, Prinzo Bibay; 2nd, John Eeid; highly co-iusendtd. Arthur Perry, Milkmaid Duke | Class 40, for the best bull calved tines July [ Ist, 1830; two entries. Ist pnzs, John Bcid. | Mignonette’s Fail; 2nd, Wm. Mnicroft, -tai lipenosr—Hojtl QWynne, impelled

Class 41, for the beat bull calved since July t, 1S31; four entries. Ist prize and chainneon. John Heir], Duke of Eldorslie; 2nd, John Reid, Farewell Earl _ , , . Class 43, for the best bull calved since January 1 tt, 1832 ; one entry. Ist prize, G. Q. Bussell, General faopawell CSuhs y 3, for the beat cow of any age, in milk or in calf; two entries. Ist prize, John Beid Jlose of Australia Cia ■’ 4i, for the bast heifer calved since July Ist, ' B"S ; on.’, <n',ry. Ist prize, John Held, JSoso of O (ford C3a‘S 45, for the lust heifer calved since July Ist, 1830; one entry, -at prize,Thoa. Mitchell, Jimblsai (rod) , . Claes 46, fer the beat heifer calved since July “fat, 1S81; four entries. Ist prize, John Beid, Pl-vwcr of Eldeisixa; 2nd, John Beid, Lady Butternut Claaa 47, for the beat heifer calved since January Ist, 1882; two entries. Ist prize, John >'eid. Bed B.oae of Oxford; 2nd, John Beid, iUgnunette 3rd , BESirOBD. Class 49, for the best cow of any age; two emtriai- let prize. Wo. Grant, bred by A. Cex. Siverslea. AYRSHIRE. Class 52, for the best bull of any age ; one an try. Ist priz VV. ft. Clark CI,S3 S 3, for the best bull calved since July Lst. 380; two entries. Ist prize, W.B.Clark; Skid, Wni. Stevenson Class 51, for the be-t bull calved since July Ist, !6S! ; one entry. Ist prize, W. E. Clark Class 55, for the b:?t cow of any age, in milk or in calf; three entries. Ist prize, 9. M. Boas; 2nd, John Goldie Ciam 53, for the beat heifer calved since July Ist, 1830; four entries. Ist prize, W. B. Clack; 2nd and highly commended, John Goldie Class 57. for the best heifer calved since July Ist. 1SSI; three entries. Ist prize, John Goldie; 2u4, W. B. dark Class 58, for the best dairy caw of any breed ; tbreo estrias. let prize, D. M. Boss PAT CATTLE, Class 61, hff the best three fat steers ; one entry. Ist prize, S. Qarforth Extra Stock. Three heifers, Highly commended, Peacock send Geaney. HOBBES. DRAUGHT H 08333.

Class 62, for tha bast para braJ entire horse; fire entries. let and champion prize, E. Mathews, Lord Cesileraagh; 2nd, James Torrens, The Governor; highly commended, Kohert Davie, Luck’s All Class 63, for tha bast para brad mare; six entries. Ist prize, Hon SI. Holmes, Nonpareil; Aad, John Goldie; highly commended, J. H. Baiua, Duchess; commended, N. and W. Qainn, Mias Farrell Class Cl, for the bast entire horse; six entries: Ist prize, ,tf. Mathews, Lord Caatlereagh ; Stud, J: fc'uliiran, Tonng Conqueror; highly com-as.-nded. W. Siiiors, Eenfrew Jock Class G 5, for !ha bast entire horse foaled since July Ist, 1379; three entries: Ist prize, Burning and Hedloy, King of tha Bankers; 2nd, Eeau and ffiulayson, Sir Arthur Gordon Cisss 63, for tha bast entire horse foaled since Jnty Ist, 1883; four entries. Ist prize, J; Donaldson, Champion of the North; 2nd, W. F. Chri 'tie CUes 67, for the host entire horse foaled since July Ist, 1881; four entries. Ist, prize, Hon. If. Poliaea, Awa Moa; 2nd, K. Mathews ; highly commended, Allan and Stnmbles (Mass 68. for the best gelding ; two entries, let prize. K. Chapman, Champ; 2nd, N; and VV. Qainn Class 69, for tha beat gelding foaled since July Ist, 1879; one entry: Ist prizs, W. Gillespie, Duncan Gray Glass 7i, for the best mare in foal, or with foal at foot; seven entries. Ist prize, William Stevenson, Nancy, 2nd, Allan and Stumbles; highly commended, N. and W. Qainn, Miss Farrell; commended, Allan and Stnmbles (Mass 72, for the host dry mare ; two entries. Set prize, Hon. M. Holmes, Nancy Brown; 2nd, J; Ji. Baino. Duchess Class 73, for the best filly foaled since July Ist, 1879 ; five entries. Ist prize, John Goldie; Sad, William Stevenson, Duchess ; highly com. Beaded, W. Stevenson; commended, N. and W. Quinn Class 74, for tha beat filly foaled since Jnly Ist. 1880; three entries. Ist prize, J. H. Baino; 2nd and highly commended, Allan and Stumbles Class 73, for the best filly foaled since Jnly Ist, 1881;' six entries. Ist prize, Eon. M. Holmes, Sapphire; 2nd, N. and W. Quinn ; highly commended, B. Mathews ; commended, W. Gillespie

Class 77 for the bast broad mare with two of liar progeny; three entries. Ist prize, E. MaIhawa, Violet; 2nd, J. H. Eaine, Duchess Special Class for Private Prizes, 'Che Timara‘Saddlers’ prize of J 63 3s for the best draught brood mare belonging to a resident in South Canterbury; eight entries. Ist prize, Wm. Stevenson, Nancy; commended, Allan «md stumbles OTHER BOSSES Class 73, for the beat thoroughbred stallion ; five eatri.-B. Ist prize, Pearpoint and Corbett, Daniel O’Sorko; 2nd, L. Walker, Tramp Owl; higVlj commended, M. Studholrae, Gny Eawkea Class 79, for the beat thoroughbred brood iiawo; one entry. Ist prize, Pearpoint and Oorbott, Opera Clues SO, for the best thoroughbred colt or filly fouled since July Ist, 1830 ; one entry. Ist prize, Pearpoint and Corbett, two-year-old oolt Class 8 , for the best thoroughbred colt ar fill/ foaled since July Ist, 1881; one entry, let prize, Mr J. G. Mackay, bay filly Class S 3, for the beat hackney stallion ; one ontry. Ist prize, Wm. Deßenzy, Hnnnington; Sad, Chas. Storey, Bapid Boon Class 83, for the best coaching stallion ; three entries. Ist prize, James King, Bill /.lien ; 2nd, John Worthington, Squatter Extra Exhibits. Ist prize, E. Wilkin, Blackwood Abdellah, tv Homer, imported Class 84, for the beat hackney colt or filly fouled since July Ist, 1880; four entries. Ist prize, James King, oolt, by Castaway; 2nd, James King, filly, by Castaway Class 85, for the best roadster or hack of any age, mare or gelding, np to eleven stone weight, to be chown and ridden; eight entries. Ist prize, John Beid ; 2nd, Alexander Boyle Class 86, for the best roadster or hack of any ago, mare or gelding, up to fourteen stone weight, to be shown in saddle and ridden; five ootriaa. Ist prize, E. IS. Guineas; 2nd, J. C. Parks, dark bay gelding. Colonel Clbss 87, for the best lady’s hnck, to be shown in side saddle and ridden in skirt; six entries. Ist prize, W. 8. Armitage, Miracle, gelding, Boron years; 2nd. John Beid Class 88. for the beat boy’s pony, mare or S elding, net above thirteen hands, and horoughly quiet to ride, to be shown iu •addlo and ridden; five entries. Ist prize, E. 33wcrthy; 2nd, O. M. Boss Class 89, for the best boy’s pony, mare or gelding, under f ourteen hands, and thoroughly guiet to ride, to be shown in saddle and ridden; five entries. Ist prize, W. Dale, Toby; 2nd, E>. M. x?oss; highly commended, W. H. Page, Dandy Class 91, for the best single harness horse, fifteen hands or under; one entry. Ist prize, A. St. G. tlamersley Class 92, for the best single harness horse, ever 15 bands; four entries. Ist prize, E. A. < bisbo!m; 2nd, William 8. Armitage, The Vicar

Class 93, for the best pair of buggy horses, Iho property of one owner ; two entries. Ist prim, .fames King ; 2nd, Arthur Perry Class 94, for the best mare for breeding weight- chit;?kg hacks, either in foal or with foal at foot; three entries, Ist prize, John Paterson, Quicksilver; 2nd, William Da Benzy, Haney, by J.'iomedea Glass 95, for the best pony entire horse, under ftmrkea hands ; three entries. Ist prize, M. A. Tcomoy, Duka of Edinburgh Class 93, for the best cob, mare or gelding, not exceeding fifteen hand?, to be shown in saddle and ridden; two entries, Ist prize, E. A. Obishclm

Extra Exhibit. Thoroughbred Exmoor entire pony Allspice, Ist prize HUNTKES. Class 97, for the bast hunter, first priza, .£5 ; second, .£3; third, J2l ; to be ridden in the presence of the judges, previous to examination, ever f air hunting fences; three trials allowed; three entries or no priza; ten entries. Ist prim 53. Ji. Guineas; 2nd, &. Bt. G. Hamersley; 3rd, J. Luzoy Special f lasses for Private Prizaa.

•ho Timirn Hunt Club’s priza of a piece of plate, value JMO 10s, for the best hunt r up to eleven stone weight; six entries, Ist prize, E E. Guineas

The Otaio Hunt Club’s prize of a piece of plate, value JCS ss, for the best banter up to eleven atone weight; nine entries. Ist, W. S. Armitugo, JV.ise Tatton Mr Xr. McGuinuesa’ five guinea cup to the best cavalry charger in B- Troop, up to fourteen BtenO weight, to ba the hona fide property of a mealier of the B Troop for at least six mouths previous to tho Ist of September; must have keen ridden at least three times on parade with tho tro:-p, and whilst being judged on the day of chew to bo ridden by a member of the troop in review order; four entries. Ist prize, Sergeant Lindsay, Colonel The Timnru solicitors’ prize of .£5 ss, for the best weight-carrying hack ; seven entries. Ist -priaa, J. C. Parks, Colonel ; 2nd, Sergeant Lindsay, Colonel Mr James King’s prize of £3 3s, for the best back up to eleven stone weight ; nine entries. Ist, John Reid, Maori; 3_d A. Beyle ; highly eoniracn-led, J. Barn Mr Jur'iss BOSUn’s prize cf -S5 ss, for tho Isat yearling colt or filly by Discretion ; five entries. Ist, J. Q. Maokay, bay filly, foaled 12th November, 1831

PIGS, BERKSHIRE. Class 98. best boar over twelve months ; three entries. Ist prize. Peacock and Geaney ; 2nd, Thomas Langdon Class 99. beat boar under twelve months old ; three entries. 2nd prize, Thomas Langdon Class 100, best sow over twelve months old, with litter of pigi; ene entry. Ist prize. Peacock and Geaney Class 101, best sow under twelve months; two entries. 2nd prize, Thomas Langdon ANT ©THEE BREED. Clars 103, host boar over twelve months old; one entry. Ist prize, Thomas Langdon Class 105, best breeding sow, over twelve months old, with litter of pigs; two entries. Ist prize, E. Dawe ; 2nd, Thomas Langdon Class 106, best sow under twelve months old; one entry. Ist prize. R T’owo. POULT aY. Class 110, best pen of two Bonon dnoks ; one entry. 2nd prize, James Dow Class 111, best pen of two ducks, any bread ; two entries. Highly commanded, Mrs B. Dawe Class 114, host pen of two Oeehin China fowls; three entries. Ist prize, B. Cole ; 2nd, T. Pearce Clara 115, best pen of two Hamburg fowls ; one entry. Ist prize, A. Martin Class 117, best pen of two Rondan fowls ; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, James Dow Class 119, best pen of two fowls of any breed not included in the former; one entry. let prize, Mrs W. Collins Class 120, best pen of two bantam fowls; three entries. 2nd prize, James Dow; highly commended, B. A. Chisholm Class 121, beat pair of fantail pigeons; one entry. Ist prize, K. A. Chisholm Clone 122, beat pair of tumbler pigeons; one entry. Ist prize, James Dow Class 125, best pair of Jacobin pigeons ; one entry. Ist prize, James Dow DOGS. Class 127, best smooth collio sheep dog or slut; three entries Ist prize, Donald Mo bean. Soot*:, black and white ; 2nd, Donald McLean, Tweed, black and tan; 2nd, W. Ballantjne, slut, black and tan Class 128, best routh collie dog or slut; five entries. Ist prize, J. U. Beid, Bob; highly commended, Thomas Gillespie, Glen EXTRA EXHIBITS. Ist prize, P. C. Thorean, spaniels, dog, slut and four puns. IMPLEMENTS.

Class 129, for the best and cheapest singlefarrow .’lough of any make; five entries. Ist prize. Keid and Gray; highly commended, P. and D. Duncan

Class 130. for the best and cheapest doublefurrow plough; five entries. Ist prizs, Keid and Gray, with circular coulters and steel shoes ; commended, P. and D. Duncan Class 133, for the best subsoil plough, cr any combination; two entries. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan, double-furrow; highly commended, Beid and Gray, donble-furrow and four extra shoes

Class 134, (or the best and cheapest set of tinod harrows; three entries. Ist prize, Beid and Gray, four-leaf ; highly commended, P. and D. Duncan, four leaf

Class 135, for the best and cheapest set of disc harrows; two entries. Ist prize. Beid and Gray, set of revolving, 12ft wide; highly commended, Keid and Gray, set of revolving, lOit wide

Class 136, for the best and cheapest set of chain harrows; two entries. Ist prize, Beid and Gray, 15tt, price J 53 10s Class 137, for the bast and cheapest grubber and scarifier; one entry. Ist prize, Beid and Gray Class 138, for the best and cheapest drill for com and seed; one entry. Ist prize, Beid and Gray, grain, grass, and tnraip combined Class 139, for the best broadcast sowing machine for grain, turnip, and grass combined ; two entries. Ist prize, Esid and Gray, with chain harrows, for broadcast, and Ist as a turnip and grass sower Class 140, for beat grass-sowing machine ; three entries. Commended, F. and D. Duncan, price .£24 Class 141, for the best reaping machine; one entry. Ist prize, Beid and Gray Class 142, for the best mowing machine; one entry, let prize, Beid and Gray Class 143, for the best reaping and binding machine; fonr entries. Ist prize. Morrow, Bassett and Co. (McCormack) Class 144, for the best and cheapest farm cart; fonr entries, let prize, Beid and Gray, axle farm dray; highly commended and recommended for extra prize, G. Yale; highly commended, James Young Class 146. for the best earn screen; one entry. Ist prize. Miles, Archer and Co. Class 147, for the best com crusher and bruiser ; one entry. Ist prize, Beid and Gray, price £l6 Class 148, for the best and cheapest chaffcutter ; a prize of o£l; one entry. Ist prizs, Beid and Gray, price .£2O Class 151, for the best and cheapest double buggy; one entry, let prize, Evans, Grand! and Dooley Class 152, for the best and cheapest single buggy ; one entry. Ist prizs, Evans, Grand! and Dooley Class 153, for the best and cheapest two* wheeled dog cart; one entry. Ist prize, Evans, Grand! and Dooley Extra Exhibit.

Highly commended, Beid and Gray, spring cart DAIRY PRODUCE. Class 157, for the best 31bs fresh butter; twenty-three entries. Ist prize, Mrs M. Stack; 2nd. Mrs W. A. Allan; highly commended, J. Morris Class 158, fer the best 31bs powdered batter ; twenty.four entries. Ist prize, Mrs B. Dawo; 2nd, Mrs John Ogilvie; highly commended, Mrs E. Dawe Class 159, for the best jar of potted butter, 141 b; three entries. Ist prize, Mrs William Balfour Class 160, for tho best display of fancy butter, cot less than 21b ; six entries, Ist prize, Mrs M. Hefferman; 2nd, W. K. Clark Class 161, for the two best cheeses, not less than 21b each, colonial; five entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, E. Mundy, four cheeses SPECIAL CLASS FOB PRIVATE PBIZB. Messrs J. Anderson and Co. offered a ohina tea set, value £2 2b, for the best butter, made up in half pound rolls (plain) ready for the table ; thirteen entries. Ist prize, Mrs John Ogilvie; 2nd. Mrs ft. Mathews BACON AND HAMS. Class 163, for the best two sides of New Zealand cured bacon; nine entries. Ist prize, M. Stack; 2nd, E. Lee plass 163, for the best two hams, New Zealand cured; nine entries. Ist prize, M. Stack; 2nd, Mrs William Balfour Extra Exhibit. E. Lee, roll, highly commended AGBIOULTUEAL PRODUCE. Class 164, for the best four bushels of red wheat (named variety); seven entries. Ist prize, E. Kelland, Tuscan ; 2nd, A. Murdock, Tuscan; commended, A. W. Wright, Tuscan Class 165, for the beat four bushels of white wheat (named variety); ten entries. Ist prize, A. Murdsch, velvet chaff ; 2nd, A. McDonald, red chaff ; commended, A. Murdock, wool ear

Class 166, for the beet four bushels of barley; three entries. Ist prize, A. Murdoch, Chevalier; 2nd, A. Martin; commended, Wm. Evans, Chevalier

Class 167, for the best four bushels of long oats; six entries. Ist priz*, A. Murdoch, Banish ; 2nd, A. Martin, Banish ; commended, W. Evans, Banish. Class 163, for the best four bushels of short oats; six entries. Ist prize, A. Murdock, Canadian; 2nd, N. and W. Quinn, Canadian Class 169, for the best sack of potatoes ; five entries. Ist prize, Thomas Langdoa and J. Alipress; commended, M. Stack Class 170, for the best sack of yellow globe mangold ; two entries. Ist prize, R. Kelland ; commended, John Qoldie Class 171, for the beat sack of long red mangold ; two entries. Ist prize, John Goldie; 2nd, M. Stack

Class 172, for the beat sack of carrots ; one entry. Ist prize, John Goldie Class 174, for tha best sack of peas; one entry. Ist prize, Jas Stewart Class 176, for the bast four bushels of rye grass ; five entries. Ist prize, Jas. Stewart; highly commanded, Andrew Martin; com mended, George Fulton Extra Exhibits.

John Goldie, bog Swede turnips, highly commended EXTEi EXHIBITS. Eeid and Gray, Nos. 2, 3 and 4 chaffoutter, highly commended Eeid and Gray, set straining brackets, highly commended Eeid and Gray, Bft Cambridge roller, with grain, grass and turnip sowers combined, highly commended Eeid and Gray, two horse power and intermediate motion, highly commended Eeid and Gray, set four-horse yokes, with four pulleys and rope attachments, highly commanded Eeid and Gray, four-horse yoke with single pulley, rope or chain attachments, highly commended Andrews and Beavon, Australian ohaffentter, highly commended Kaiapoi Woollen Factory Company, assorted woollen goods, highly commended Ford and Ogdon, stone ware and fire clay goods, highly commended J. E. Stans'- 11, stoves, ranges, garden seat, sewing machine, and sundries, highly commended James Northam, gorse cutting machine, highly commended Miles, Archer and Co., American horse hay :ake, £3 10s, highly commended John Bussell, leather, highly commended Thomas Compton, ranges, pig troughs, whe 1barrowe, &c.. highly commended Camara Barb Wire Company, four reels barb wire, highly commended.