NORTHERN AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2676, 3 November 1882, Page 3

NORTHERN AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

Patron, Hon. 11. B. Gresson ; president, Mr John McFarlane ; hon. sec. and treasurer, Mr. Win. Buss. The thirteenth exhibition held under the wing of this association was held on the excellently chosen grounds of this association at Rangiora on Thursday. The total of entries was larger than last year, and especially so iu the principal classes, which were grandly represented, and this show has been far the best of any of the country exhibitions yet held. The weather was delightfully fine ; that there was a full gathering of the clans at least 2000 strong. The arrangements were perfect in every respect, reflecting credit upon the officers and most efficient hon. seex-etary. The yards were located on the ground in similar positions as last year, and the judging rings convenient thereto. An addition of jumping fences and water jump had been made in the east corner. The booths were placed iu the centre, including those of the flower show (which was a decided attraction), the ■publican’s and luncheon, under the control of the eminent caterer Mr Roberts, Junction Hotel. The dairy produce was placed iu a suitable tent, and in the centre of the tents the local brass band from its rotunda discoursed a good selection from its large and varied library. Besides, there were no lack of amusements, and the curious spent half an hour with the armless lady. Coming to the exhibits, the sheep classes were well filled, and in the merinos, although Mr J. Pearson’s grandly fleeced sheep swept away the principal prizes, there were some splendid exhibits from the stud flocks of Messrs C. Ensor and S. Hossack, which called for favorable comment from the judges. In respect to this section the judges seemed to have an opinion that sheep which had been improved by clothing ought to appear in separate classes, but it really seems that if any improvement is to be made it ought to be initiated at a Metropolitan Show, and go in the direction of dividing the different types of the merino. In English Lcicestors Mr X 3. C. Throlkeld’s flock formed the show in fifteen exhibits, all presented in good condition, the older sheep showing fairly the type, while there appeared to bo a falling off in the younger sheep, which may be due to the effects of the climate. Mr McFarlane was the main prize taker in Border Leicesters, which, although useful and in many instances superior sheep, did not always show purity in breeding. The Lincoln was well represented in its perfect types by Mr T. Fashby’s ram Wilberforce and ewe Lady Derwent, the latter with three lambs at foot, and which is the sheep that, as a hoggett, gave the extraordinary yield of a 22ilb fleece. The Hon. H. B. Gresson exhibited in young sheep, and his pens showed care in selection as well as an acquaintance with the improving of this class. Mr Threlkeld was also an exhibitor, but it is presumed his best sheep are reserved for the great show. The Romney sheep shown by Messrs Duncan and Hossack were very fine framed and well woolled. The long wool and half-bred sheep call for no special comment, further than it was to be regretted the class for five half-bred ewe hoggets the progeny of long-woolled ewes of any breed and merino rams was unrepresented through dogs getting into Mr C. Dampier Crossley’s flock at Woodend on the evening previous, otherwise a very superior exhibit was here expected. The fat sheep of Messrs Hossack, Luxton, McGregor, and Hon. H. B. Gresson wore generally admired. In the extra exhibits of sheep two pens four-tooth crossbred were disqualified from prizes owing to a six-tooth sheep appearing in each pen. The cattle yards lire sente d a most pleasing study to the breeder and grazier, owing to the fashionable quality of the female stock, and the condition of the fat kine. The only master of the shorthorn herd shown for the association prize was Prince Imperial, who was brought out in splendid condition, though five farmers’ bulls competed for a special prize, the owners being Messrs Karney, Skevington, Mclntosh, Williams, and Parnham. In the two-year-old bulls, Duke 1., which has recently been at Mr Threlkeld’s, secured the palm, and iu the yearlings that gentleman was also a prize winner, with two of Prince Amadeus’ progeny. Mr Threlkeld’s cows and heifers, it will be seen, were the main recipients of honors in their classes, they being shown on the fine side of condition and full traits of pure breeding, while the Hon. H. B. Gresson brought his stock out full of condition. The polled Angus cattle shown by Messrs Mclntosh and Paterson formed a feature in the show, and were admired for their condition and careful breeding, the sire of the shippon being brought out in the pink of condition. Mr Threlkeld held his own in the milch cows, and Mr Kennedy’s Lily—a grand cow for a dairy—took the premier position in its class. The fat cattle shown by Messrs Walls, Luxton, and Scoone were not shown in an over beefy state, and yet would scale very well. The draught horses wore as grand a lot as has ever appeared on this ground, and were led by Southorne, who took the principal association’s prize, although SixWaiter Scott by being specially entered took a private prize for the best Clydesdale entire on the ground. Rantin Robin, Yoxxng Clyde, General, and Lord Glasgow were also shown. The three-year-old class for entries was headed by a rising colt. Farmer’s Fancy, with plenty of bone and substance, but with a heavy top, which will not, perhaps, be noticeable as the horse ages. The two-yeax--olds were a good tx-io, and Prince Albert was quite the best. The mares were well brought out, Messrs Walls, Peach, McFarlane and Stoddart showing in keen competition. Mr Frizzell’s filly by Blackleg, which gained honours at the Kaiapoi Foal Show, came in for at least two prizes. The class for mares or geldings in regular work brought six of the finest Clydesdales on the ground, and after a great deal of examination of points Heather Belle scored the win, a roan gelding Clyde deservedly second, and Messrs McFarlane’s, Peach’s and Burgess’ exhibits all commended. The blood stock stallions was represented only by Defamer, an old performer. Young Px-iam, against Irvington, was placed second in the hackney and carriage class, the latter not treated to an award, the judges considering him out of proper class. The roadsters were a superiorlot, Paragon winning easily, however, as well as scoring in the hunt and over the bar. Pippin was adjudged the best lady’s horse, and Mr Noble’s Tommy on the heavy side of condition, was certainly the best of the cobs. A carriage gelding. Dandy, showed well in his class, and Black Girl, in buggy mares. There were a variety of ponies, of which Px-ince Charming was the gentleman of the ring, several others, including Young Duke of Edinburgh, being worthy of notice. The carriers’ horses were brought out, and Clyde had all he could do to win the blue x-ibbon of this class. There were four- entiles of huntex-s, which were put to the live fence, rail and water jumpy and resulted in a decided win for Mr Crosscy’s Agency,ridden by H. Yallanco; Mux-fit’s, Mr Baker’s Rainbow, and Dixon’s Pax-agon belugthe other competitors. A leapingmatch took x>lace during the afternoon, resulting in favor of Black Bess clearing 4ft Din, Paragon second. Lunatic third ,- an awkward chesnut refusing to jump at all. A novelty was introduced also in a driving contest along a track of two chains, with pegs 4ft 4in apart, over which the buggy, driver who knocked out the fewest pegs gained a prize. This was won by J. Jackson putting down only six, T. Hodgson knocking down eight, and J. Dumphey thirteen. A bystander watching this suggested that another year more interest might bo got up with a game of tent lagging. The pigs wore a good featux-e, as they should be at an agricultural show. The exhibits of Messx-s Mulholland and Parnham in the male stock were especially good. Mr Brown’s sow and litter attx-acted general attention, but it was a matter of surprise that Mr Coup’s white sow, imported from England, failed to attract notice. It is fully certain that this was one of the best animals in the pens, and the stock will be xuixch sought after. Messrs Tubman, Scoone, Luxton, Peach, d’Auvergne, and Skevington, showed first-class exhibits, and four hogs, entered as ajspecial exhibit, were specially commended. The poultry pens were well filled, and there was a fair exhibit in this section, the noticeable feature being the Langshaus. A score of dogs were entered, all in good j condition, but again there was no trial, | which it seems is essential in shepherds’ dogs. Exhibits of Angora cats were sent by Miss Dampier-Cx-ossloy and Mrs Fulton, which were much admired for their domosticiy and good condition.

The show of implements presented many of those with which visitors to shows are already quite familiar with. Messrs Duncan, Little, Keid and Gray, and J. Anderson were the exhibitors. 'Howard’s simplex reaper was shown, on which the the improved machine for the season is expected by the Marlborough, to include iron driving wheel* the knife placed to cut and the canvas to elevate short straw. Wood’s macliine was shown, and McCormick’s harvester, which has a now sheaf binder, regulated to bind short straw, and the knife beam has been made of iron, to ensure accuracy in working. A gate was shown by Boyd and Keir, hung with Taylor’s patent gate hinge, which was

generally praised, and the hinge brings about a revolution iu preventing a gate j being left open. There was a full show of dairy produce, Mrs Peach scoring a win for fresh butter, and Mrs Marshall for salt butter. Luxton Bros, gained the award for prime bacon, and Mr Frazer (Kaiapoi) for first-class hams of very superior quality. The exhibits of local industries were limited. Of the dressed flax sent there was a great diversity of opinion on the local sample, the judges giving their award to Mr Mardon. Mr Busing sent a small collection of first-class cordage. Mr Bridgct’s exhibit of boots were admired by everyone interested in good leather and workmanship. Mr Anderson’s assortment of pipes and earthenware were really very good. Four samples of linseed were shown, that of Mr Anderson being the best sample. Mr Manning, with a first-class sample of ale, maintained the repute of the Burton Brewex-y. Mr Simpson, the indefatigable agent for Singer and Co., exhibited a variety of the excellent sewing machines made by them, and seemed to be pushing a trade. Mr C. R. Cooper’s windmill pump for simplicity, and sack lifter for its efficiency, were highly commended. The following is the PRIZE LIST.

SHEEP. MERINO BREED. Judges—H. Mcllwraith, G. Mcßae, Myles Campbell. Class 1, ram above eighteen months old; six entiles. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. Pearson ; highly commended, C. Ensor Class 2, ram under eighteen months old; five entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. Pearson Class 3, ewe above eighteen months old ; three entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. Pearson Class 4, three ewes under eighteen months old; four entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. Pearson; highly commended, S. Hossack

ENGLISH LEICESTER BREED. Judges—-Messrs James Gregg, J. Mcßeath, P. Elder. Class 5, ram of any age; three entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld Class 6, ram under eighteen months old; three entries. 2nd prize, P. C. Threlkeld Class 7, ewe of any age; three entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld Class 8, three ewes above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot; three entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld Class 9, three ewes under eighteen months old; three entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, P. C. Threlkeld. BORDER LEICESTER BREED. Class 10, x-am of any ago; four entries. Ist px-ize, M. M’Farlane; 2nd, W. Paterson ; commended, Messrs McDonald and Ligget Class 11, ram under eighteen months; three entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, M. M’Farlane Class 12, ewe of any age ; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, M. M'Farlane Class 13, three ewes above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot; two en tries.J&'lst and 2nd prizes, M. M’Farlane Class 14, three ewes under eighteen months old; three entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, and highly commended, M. M’Far- ’ ane LINCOLN BREED. Judges—Messrs Dudley, J. Coe, and H. J. Hall. Class 15, ram of any age: nine entries. Ist px-ize, T. Pashby, Wilberfox-ce ; 2nd and highly commended, Hon. H. B. Gresson’s Czar and Sutton

Class 16, ram under eighteen months old; four entxles.l st and 2nd prizes, Hon. H. B. Gresson’s Sir Colin and Prince Teck Class 17, ewe of any age; five entries. Ist jxrize, T. Pashby’s Lady Derwent; 2nd, Hon. H. B. Gx-csson; highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld

Class 18, three ewes, above eighteen months old, with lambs at foot; five entries. Ist prize, T. Pashby ; 2nd, Hon. H. B. Gresson Class 19, three ewes, under eighteen months old ; four entiles. Ist and 2nd prizeo, Hon H. B Gresson ; highly commended, M. McFarlane ROMNEV MARSH BREED. Judges—Messrs H. Elder, A. P. O’Callaghan, S. Coleman. Class 21, ram, under eighteen months old ; one entry. Ist prize, M. Duncan Class 22, ewe, of any age; two entries. Ist prize, M. Duncan; 2nd, A. Parsons Class 23, three ewes, above eighteen months, with lambs at foot; two entries. Ist prize, M. Duncan ; 2nd, ’S. Hossack Class 24, three ewes, under eighteen months old; two entries. Ist prize, M. Duncan ; 2nd, S. Hossack LONG-WOOL. Jxxdges—Messrs H. Elder, A. P. O’Callaghan, S. Coleman. Class 25, five ewes, of any xxge, with lambs at foot; five entries. Ist prize, J. Stevenson ; 2nd, J. Luxton; highly commended and commended, W. Sansom Class 26, ten ewe hoggetts ; four entries. Ist prize, W. Smith; 2nd, W. Sansom, highly commended, J. Luxton HALE-BRED. Class 27, five half-bred ewe hoggetts, the progeny of merino ewes and long-woolled rams, of any breed. Ist and 2nd prizes, Hon. H. B. Gresson FAT SHEEP. (Must be shorn.) Judges—Messrs Marsden, Matson, and Mann. Class 30, five long woolled withers, not over four tooth ; three entries. Ist prize, Hon. H. B. Gresson; 2nd, S. Hossack; commended, Hon. H. B. Gresson Class 31, five wethers, first cross from merino ewes, of any age; two entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Luxton Brothers Class 32, six lambs, of any breed; two entries. Ist prize, W. McGregor; 2nd, Luxton Brothers Private Prizes.

Mr H. J. Hall, £2 10s, for tlxe best pen of five hoggets, out of longwoolled ewes, by mexlno rams, in cqjnpetition with five hoggets out of merino ewes by longwoolled rams; two entries. Ist prize, Hon. H. B. Gresson Mr W. Nicholls, £2 10s, for the best merino ram, of any age ; three entries. Ist prize, J. Pearson Hon. H. B. Gresson, £1 Is, for the best pen of ten hoggets, the bona fide property of a farmex-, either to have been bred by him or in his possession not less than two months ; four entries. Ist prize, W. Smith Hon. H. B. Gresson, £1 Is, for the best pea of five long woolled ewes, the bona fide propex-ty of a farmer, either to have been bred by him or in his possession not less than two months ; three entries. Ist prize, J. Stevenson

Mr John McFarlane, £1 10s, for the best Leicester ram; one entry. Ist prize, P. C. Threlkeld

Mr John McFarlane, £1 10s, for the best Leicester ewe; three entries. Ist prize, P. C. Threlkeld

CATTLE SHORTHORN

Judges—W. J. G. Bluett, H. Pannet, J

Ferguson

Class 1, bull, of any age; one entry. Ist prize, P. C. Threlkeld’s Prince Imperial Class 2, bull, calved since Ist July, 1880 ; two entries. Ist prize, William Marcroft’s Duke I.; 2nd, W. Williams’ Young Prince Amadeus

Class 3, bull, calved since Ist July, 1881; three entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, P. C. Threlkeld’s Roan

Class 4, shorthorn cow or heifer, of any age, in milk or in calf; ten entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, highly commended, and commended, P. C. Threlkeld’a Jessamine XXIV., Lady, Daisy VI., and Prima Donna V.

Class 5, heifer, calved since Ist July, 1880 ; seven* entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, P. C. Threlkeld’s Mademoiselle VIII. and Daisy XII.; highly commended, Hon. 11. B. Gresson’s Red Rose ; commended, P. C. Threlkeld’s Prima Donna X.

Class 6 —Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1881; seven entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and highly commended, P. C. Threlkold’s Dairymaid, Minnie and Prima Donna XI. POLLED ANGUS. Class 7, bull of any age; one entry. Ist prize, K. Mclntosh Class 8, bull, calved since Ist July, 18S1; one entry. Ist prize, W. Patterson. Class 9, cow or heifer of any age, in milk or in calf; one entry Ist prize, W. Patterson Class 10, heifer, calved since Ist July, 1881; four entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and highly commended, K. Mclntosh; commended, W. Patterson milch cows. Class 11, milch cow, of any age or breed ; six entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld’s Daisy, Verbena, and Jessie ; commended, Hon. H. B. Gresson’s Buttercup Class 12, best cow for dairy purposes ; stud breeders not allowed to compete ; six entries. Ist prize, John Kennedy’s Lilly ; 2nd, P. Old ; highly commended and com- , mended, C. Skevington Class 13, heifer, calved since Ist July, 1881 ; stud breeders not allowed to compete; three entries. Ist prize, J. Stalker, calved December, 1880, by Leo ; 2nd, C. Skevington PAT CATTLE. . - Judges—Messrs Marsden, Matson, and Mann. Class 15, cow, of any age; two entries.

I Ist prize, James Walls ; 2nd, Luxton Brothers Class 16, steer, calved since Ist July, 1879; two entries. 2nd prize and commended, Luxton Brothers Class 17, steer, calved since Ist July, 1880; three entries. Ist prize, James Walls ; 2nd, W. Scoone Class 18, heifer, calved since Ist July, 1879 ; one entry. Ist prize, S. Dench Mr H. J. Hall, .£2 10s, for the best milch cow and two of her progeny, one and two years old ; four entries. Ist prize, P. C. Threlkeld’s Prima Donna and two of her progeny Mr M. McFarlane. £2 10a, for the best milch cow, stud breeders not allowed to compete ; six entries. Ist prize, John Kennedy’s Lilly Mr P. C. Threlkeld, £3, for the best bull of any age, and £2 for the second best. Owners of stud herds not allowed to compete. If the judges consider there is not sufficient merit, the prize will be withheld ; five entries. Ist prize, James Karney’s Field Marshal Ney; 2nd, W. Williams’ Young Prince Amadeus Mr J. M. Walker, a modal, value £2 2s, and £1 Is, for the best throe-year-old cow g heifer, in milk or in calf ; three entries. Ist prize, Hon. H. B. Gresson’s Princess Royal; 2nd, Hon. H. B. Gresson’s Cherry Blossom HORSES. DRAUGHT STOCK.

Judges—Messrs A. Cockburn, W. Campbell, R. Prankish. Class 1, entire horse, of any age ; seven entries. Ist prize, G. King’s Southorne; 2nd, James Walls’ Sir Walter 'Scott (imp); highly commended, D. Garland’s General; commended, James Torrens’ Young Clyde Class 2, entire horse, foaled since Ist July, 1879 ; three entries. Ist prize, Borrell and King’s Farmer’s Fancy ; 2nd, M. Peach’s Northern Hero Class 3, entire horse, foaled since Ist July, 1880; three entries. Ist prize, W. Stoddnrt’s sire Prince Royal ; 2nd, M. McParlane’s sire Pride of Scotland Class 4, brood mare, of any age, with foal at foot or in foal ; two entries. Ist prize, M. Peach ; 2nd. James Smith Class 5, filly or gelding, foaled since Ist July, 1879 ; four entries. Ist prize, W. Stoddart’s roan filly ; 2nd, F. Walls’ colt, by Pride of Scotland ; highly commended, J. Walls’ black gelding Nelly Bligh ; commended, J. Walls’ gelding Prince Class 6, filly or gelding, foaled since Is July, 1830 ; three entries. Ist prize, M. McParlane’s filly, sire Pride of Scotland ; 2nd, J. Wyllie’s gelding, sire Governor Class 7, colt, foaled since Ist July, 1881 ; three entries. Ist prize, M. McFarlane’s sire Muir Lad; 2nd, Alexander Scott’s Young Kilbowie £ highly commended, C. Class 8, filly, foaled since Ist July, 1881; four entries. Ist prize, John Frizell; 2nd, J. Stalker; commended, J. Stalker Class 9, pair mares or geldings, which have been regularly worked together; two entries. Ist prize, F. Walls’ Mary and Flower ; 2nd, M. Peach Class 10, mare or gelding, of any age, in regular work; six entries. Ist prize, James Walls’ mare Heather Bell; 2nd, D. Dillon’s roan gelding Clyde ; highly commended, James Walls’ London Maggie III.; commended, M. McParlane’s mare Fanny BLOOD STOCK. Judges—Messrs J. D. Lance, P. W. Delemain, B. S. Griffiths. Class 11, entire horse, of any age. Ist prize, A. Yallance’s Defamer HACKNEYS AND CAKEIAGE CLASS. Class 12, carriage entire horse; two entries. Ist prize, G. King’s Irvington; 2nd, John Evan’s Young Priam Class 16, filly or gelding, foaled since Ist July, 1880; one entry. Ist prize, J. Stalker’s grey colt Class 17, colt or filly, foaled since Ist July, 1881. Ist prize, David Stewart’s filly Class 18, roadster or hack, mare or gelding, shown in saddle; seven entries. Ist prize, W. Dixon’s Paragon; 2nd, J, G. Seaton’s Comet; highly commended, E. Parnham’s gelding Class 19, lady’s horse, mare or gelding, which has been regularly used as a lady’s hack, shown in saddle, and ridden by a lady; three entries. Ist prize, J. W. Murfitt’s Pippin; 2nd, Mrs Hicks’ Spider; commended. Miss Annie Patterson’s Barbara

Class 20, hack, mare or gelding, not exceeding 15 hands high; three entries. Ist prize, AF. Noble’s Tommy; 2nd, Luxton Brothers’ TommyClass 21, carriage mare or gelding, not under 15d hands high, shown in harness and driven; five entries. Ist prize,E. Allison’s Dandy; 2nd, R. AF. Chapman’s Charlie; commended. Dr Downs’ Charlie Class 22, buggy mare or gelding, under 151- hands high, shown in harness and driven; five entries. Ist prize, J. G. Seaton’s Black Girl; 2nd, R. Kingsbury’s Ladybird; commended, AA r . A. Burt’s Janette PONIES. Class 23, pony, entire horse, not exceeding 131- hands high; three entries. Ist prize, C. Dampier-CTossley’s Prince Charming; 2nd. C. AYatson’s Young Duke of Edinburgh Class 24, brood mare, not exceeding 13. - -hands high, in foal or with foal at foot; five entries. Ist prize, K. M’lntosh’s Fairy; 2nd, J. Stalker’s Mermaid; highly commended, P. C. Threlkeld’s Lavender. Class 25, filly or gelding, foaled since Ist July, 1881; one entry. No award Class 26, filly or colt, foaled since Ist July, 1881; three entries, Ist prize, J. Stalker’s colt by Prince Charming; 2nd, C. DampierCrossley’s Pearl Class 27, boy’s pony, mare or gelding, not above 13 hands high, quiet to ride, shown in saddle ; three entries. Ist prize, C. DampierCrossley’s gelding Toney, sire Randy; 2nd, A. Parsons’ fillj CAKEIEES’ HOBBES. Class 23, best mare or gelding for carriers’ purposes, to be shown in harness and driven; five entries. Ist prize, S. Barren’s Sambo; 2nd, F. Stevens’ gelding Jasper; highly commended, J. Alford’s Clyde HUNTERS. Class 29. the best hunter, ridden in presence of the judges, previous to examination, over a 4ft jump, carrying not less than 14 stone, three trials allowed ; four entries. Ist prize, C. D. Crossley’s Agency ; 2nd, H. Baker’s Rainbow Mr John McFarlane, £5 for the best draught entire on the ground, travelling the district between the rivers AVaimakariri and Hurunui; five entries. James AFalls’ Sir AFaltcr Scott (imp.). Mr John McFarlane, £2 10s, for the best roadster; six entries. AF. Dixon’s Paragon Messrs Matson, Buss and Co., J-2 for the best blood entire travelling the district between the rivers AFaimakaririand Hurunui; one entry. A. Vallance’s Defamer Mr Jas. Tox-rens, Jil Is for the best yearling draught colt ; three entries. M. McFarlane Mr Jas. Torrens, Jil Isforthehest yearling draught filly ; four entries. John Frizell Mr C. D. Crossley’s prize, the service of his entire pony Prince Charming, for the best pony mare under 13 hands 2in ; four entries. K. Mclntosh’s mare Fancy Mr C. D. Crossley, £2 for the best yearling cqlt or filly by Prince Charming ; one entry. J. Stalker’s colt

Mr L. Eidley offers tlie service of his draught entire, Black Leg, for one mare, to the owner of the host yearling colt or tilly by the above ; two entries. John FrizelTs filly Mr A. Yates offers the service of his draught entire, Campsic 111., for one mare, to the owner of the best yearling colt or filly by the above ; one entry. J. Stalker’s filly Mr John Stevenson, £2 2s for the best draught mare and two of her progeny ; four entries. W. Stoddart’s Gibb, and two of her progeny, Lincoln’s Pride and Prince Albert Extra Exhibits. Highly commended, John Anderson’s buggy pair Highly commended, John Eobertson’s entire horse Lord of the North A LEAPING MATCH. First prize .£3, second £l, for the lorse which clears the highest bar, not less than four feet from the ground ; four entries Mr Tweutyman Hodgson’s Black Boss, 4ft 9in 1 Mr Dixon’s Paragon ... ... ... ... 2 Mr J ohn Fill ton, HI Ids, for thestraightest driving in four-wheeled buggy, a lino to be pegged out on the ground Mr J. Jackson 1 Mr T. Hodgson 2 PIGS. Judges—Messrs E. Marshall, J. Beharrell, J. Wyllie. Class Stewards —Messrs C. Skevington and K. Mclntosh. Class 1, boar, of any age or breed ; four entries. Ist prize, J. Mulhoßand ; 2nd, E. Tubman, boar, seventeen months ; highly commended, Luxton Bros. Class 2, boar, under twelve months old ; four entries. Ist prize, E. Parnham ; 2nd, J. Stalker ; highly commended, W. Buss’s Sir Garnet (Yorkshire breed) Class 3, sow, of any age or breed ; five entries. Ist prize, J. Brown ; 2nd, Luxton Bros. ; highly commended, E. Parnham ; commended, Luxton Bros. Class 4, sow, under twelve mouths old ; five entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Luxton Bros. ; highly commended, F. Croft ; commended, M. Poach Class o, litter of pigs of not lose thas. six.

not to exceed two months old; four entries. Ist prize, J. Brown ; 2nd, W. Scoone; highly commended, E. D’Auvergne Class 7, throe porkers ; two entries. Ist prize, C. Skevington ; 2nd, Buxton Bros. Mr W. Buss, £1 for the best boar of any aye ; three entries. Ist prize. It. Tubman Mr J. Roberts, .£2 2s for sow and best litter of not less than sir pig's, not over eight weeks old; four entries. Ist prize, J. Brown.

Extra Exhibit. Highly commended, E. Parnham, fouryoung hogs.

POULTRY. Judge—T. Stapleton. Class 1, game fowls ; two entries. Island. 2nd prizes, H. Smith Class 2, Dorking fowls ; five entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, D. Todd; highly commended, W. A. Burt

Class 3, Spanish fowls ; three entries. Ist prize, J. Lilly ; 2nd, William Elkin Class 4, Brahma fowls (light); one entry. Ist prize, J. Stalker Class 5, Brahma fowls (dark); five entries. Ist prize, J. Wilson; 2nd, W. A, Burt; highly commended, J. Wilson 1 Class C, Cochin China fowls ; two entries. Ist prize, E. Stokes Class 7, Hamburg fowls; three entries, Ist prize, E. Smith; 2nd, E. Stokes Class 8, Langshan fowls; three entries. Ist prize. Miss Dampier-Crossley Class 9, Barn-door fowls ; two entries. lafc prize, W. A. Burt Class 10, bantam fowls ; four entries. Ist prize, W. G. King; 2nd, A. Hodge Class 11, Poland fowls; one entry. 2nd prize, W. Hockey Class 12, best pen of five hens and ones cock, for table purposes ; three entries. Isfit prize, D. Todd; 2nd, W. A. Burt; highly commended, B. Duff ell Class 13, ducks, any breed; three entries, 2nd prize, W. Hockey Mr W. Buss, 10s, for the best Spanish, fowls. Ist prize, J. Lilly SHEEP DOGS. Judges—P. Elder, J. McMorrin, and J. Mcßeatb. Class X, smooth hair ; eight entries. Ist prize, H. Moody’s Ben; 2nd, Kingsbury’s Hover; highly commended, E. S. Bray’s Peg; commended, Luxton Brothers’ Darkey Class 2, rough hair; twelve entries. Ist prize, C. G-. King’s Boh ; 2nd, John Kennedy’s Tweed; highly commended, A. Mcßeath’s Laddie; commended, W. Nicholls’ Rough Extra Exhibits. Angora cats ; three entries. Highly commended, Miss Dampier-Crossley and J. Fulton IMPLEMENTS. Judges—Messrs J. Rennie, J. Wills, and W. Dunlop. Class 1, three-furrow plough, convertible to a two-furrow or otherwise ; one entry. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan, .£23 Class 2, double-furrow plough ; four entries. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan.; highly commended, Reid and Gray ; commended, P. and D. Duncan

Class 3, single furrow plough; one entry. Ist prize, S. E. Keetley Class 4, plough and suhsoiler combined.; three entries. Ist prize, Reid and Grey Class 5, set of heavy harrows ; one entry. Ist prize, James Little “Qiass 6, set of light harrows ; two entries-. Ist prize, James Little Class 7, set chain harrows; one entry. Ist prize, James Little Class 8, disc harrows; two entries. Ist prize, Reid and Gray Class 10, seed drill of any kind (horse power); one entry. Ist prize, John Anderson

Class 11, horse hoe; five entries. Ist prize, James Little; highly commended, E. Kay

Class 12, grubber; two entries. Ist prize,. P. and D. Duncan

Class 13, reaper and binder of any kind-; three entries. Ist prize, H. Blackett's McCormick reaper and string binder Class 16, chaff cutter, horse power or hand; two entries. Ist prize, Reid and. Gray No. 3 Class 17, Best collection of garden and field implements; one entry. Ist prize, John Anderson

Class 18, two-horse farm dray, with frame. Ist prize, Reid and Gray ; highly commended, P. and 11. Duncan Class 22, wooden gate, lift long, with hangings, combined with cheapness ; one entry. Ist prize, Boyd and Keir Mr C. Skevington, 261, for the best threefurrow plough ; one entry. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs J. Beharrell, J. Marshall. J. AFyllie. Class 1,31 b fresh butter; fourteen entries. Ist prize, M. Peach; 2nd, Mrs Rees Griffiths? highly commended, Mrs A. Ellis; commended,- Mrs Garland Class 2, salt butter, in casks of not less than 701bs, not exceeding lOOlbs ; six entries. Ist prize, James Marshall; 2nd, M. Peach;, highly commended, Mrs Roes Griffiths Class 3, one cheese, not less than SOlb't three entries. Ist '\Y> Pcarsoil; 2nd,. Mrs Garland Extra Exhibit Pure cream cheese. Highly commended, Mrs Garland Class 4, two fiitches bacon; six entries. Ist prize, Luxton Brothers ; 2nd, AF. Fraser; commended, T. Dench Class 5, two hams; seven entries. Ist prize, AF. Fraser ; 2nd, Luxton Brothers Mr AF. A. Burt, 261, for the best 31b fresh, butter ; fourteen entries. Prize, M. Peach Mr AF. Buss, -£1 for the best plate of fancy made-up butter; five entries. Prize, Mrs Rees Griffiths Mr J. Crothers, .£1 for the best keg of salt butter; five entries. Prize, James Marshall LOCAL INDUSTRIES. Judges— D. Mclntyre, G. Milne. Glass Stewards Messrs C. Young, DMclntyre and J. Johnston. Class 1, sample of dressed New Zealand, flax, in bales of not less than 1001 b ; fourentries. Ist prize, AF. Mardon Class 2, collection of rope made from New Zealand flax; one entry. Ist prize, C. Busing Class 8, assortment of six different kinds of boots made by exhibitor; one entry. Ist prize, AF. Bridget Class 3, assortment of drainpipes, various sizes; one entry. Ist prize, John Anderson

Class 11, bushel of linseed grown in New Zealand : four entries. Ist prize, John Anderson ; highly commended, N. B. Archer Class 12, ten gallons of beer. Ist prize, J . Manning, Burton Brewery N. Z. L. and M. A. Co., a piece of plate, value £3 3s, for the best four bales of N.Z. flax fibre, price per ton to be affixed to the exhibit. Ist prize, William Mardon EXTRA EXHIBITS. William Taylor, gate, highly commended A. Simpson, treadle, hand family, wax: thread, universal arm and medium machines, highly commended John Anderson, gang plough, highly commended John Anderson, pottery, highly commended C. K. Cooper, windmill pump, highly commended C. R. Cooper, sack lifter, highly commended W. Good, bar framed beehives, highlycommended. The entries at the shows of this association have been :—1866, 259 ; ISG7, 276; 1863, 228; 1869, 196; 1874, 267; 1575. 356; 1876. 3SI; 1877, 451; 1878, -450 ; 1879, 521. 1880. 1881. ISS2. Sheep 134 117 119 Cattle 52 76 73 Horses 120 101 120 Pigs ... ... 29 23 33 Poultry 11 35 41 Dogs 6 5 20 Implements ... 39 25 33 Dairy Produce... 56 51 61 Manufactures ... 21 59 25 471 492 530 The gate takings in 1876 were £B6 4s; 1877, £93 2s 3d : 1873, .£96 15s ; 1830. .£93 16a Id; 1881, £96 19s; and yesterday, £9l 15s 4d.