ASHBURTON A & P ASSOCIATIONS SHOW.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2693, 24 November 1882, Page 3

ASHBURTON A & P ASSOCIATIONS SHOW.

President—E. S. Coster, ® sq - P +ren dent-C. Percy Cox, >- Sq'Committel-surer-A. Harrison, Esq, rw lr T ? T■ _ Bullock, J. Clark. J. Pnodlander. C. J. Harper, A. • ““5' J. Lambie. P. T. Mayo, E, A S' Oliver, S. Sannders, J. E, Tiv ™ v ’ i' Taylor, H. T. Winter, D. WilEfc. mson - Secretary—George Jameson, ■ The fifth annual exhibition under l. ,

auspices of the Ashburton Agriculture* and Pastoral Association, was held in tire grounds of the County Saleyards Company yesterday, and afforded further convincing; proof of tho onward progress of the district as a farming and by no means unimportant commercial centre. The shows held in connection with the above society have, year by year, been steadily increasing in importance and general attractiveness ; and, while some of the larger exhibitions, though considerably improving in the quality and general utility of their exhibits, have shown a falling off this year in the number of their entries, those received by the Ashburton Society show a considerable increase, the total catalogued being eighty-six in excess of last year. This increase would have been still considerably greater but for the fact that the society expunged from their programme some sixty odd classes of exhibits for which there were few or no entries last year, and for nearly the whole of which classes the secretary received offers of entries this yearj while a number of entries that might have been received came to hand too late; aby no means uncommon failing with intending exhibitors. In addition to the increased number of entries, the quality of the exhibits on the ground showed a very mat rial improvement in quality and general utility, and there is but little comparison between the show of yesterday and those held when the Ashburton Society first sprung into existence. Farmers are now becoming alive to the importance of breeding a very much superior class of stock than was the ease in New Zealand a few years ago, and the price of labor and frequent dearth in the labor market during the busiest time of the year has undoubtedly been instrumental in forcing the agriculturists to see the absolute necessity j of. and great advantage to be derived from, possessing the most improved implements of husbandry and other labor-saving agents. This, together with the largely increased area of land year by year brought under cultivation, has very naturally increased the demand for machinery ot the most approved kinds, and the increased demand has made the competition for supplying the market to become more and more been, and both local and foreign manufacturers are now fully aware of the importance and utility of the agricultural shows as an effectual means of bringing under the notice of agriculturists and others machinery of the latest design and most approved description. What would probably at one time have been looked upon as a sort of “side show” after the great metropolitan exhibition is now being recognised by both local and a large number of foreign exhibitors as an important institution, and the number and great variety of the exhibits on the ground yesterday have been highly gratifying to the officers of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, all of whom have worked hard to make each succeeding show a greater success than its predecessor, both as a usefnl and attractive public exhibition, and a financially profitable undertaking. To this latter end the weather yesterday was in every way favorable, barring perhaps a little wind and dust, and the attendance was the largest that has yet been seen on any similar occasion in Ashburton. Taken as a whole the show was an undoubted success, and would compare very favorably with many of the other shows, the Metropolitan of course excepted, that have been held this season in other parts of the South Island, a fact which must he highly gratifying to those officers of the society who have spent so much time to make the exhibition an attractive one. A word of special praise is due to the secretary, Mr George Jameson, both for the energetic manner in which he has worked to carry out every little detail to the best advantage, and also for the great courtesy he has shown to exhibitors a:

md the facilities he has placed in the way of those desiring information regarding the show generally. As already stated, the entries for yesterday’s show were considerably in excess of those of last year, the greatest increase being in the number of horses, the number catalogued being 130, as against 91 last year, and nearly every other class showed an individual increase. In sheep, the entries were a little in excess of last year, and this part of the show was as usual an attractive feature. In the merino class, Mr W. Lyttelton, of Rakaia, took the bulk of the first prizes, with some very fine wellbred and well-woolled sheep. Mr J. Brown, of Highbank, took first prize in the class for the best merino ram under eighteen months old, the animal gaining the award being an undeniably good one, though somewhat small. Mr Brown also received a highly commended ticket for a nicely bred sheep shown in the same class. Mr J. C. Harper took the prize given by Mr C. G. Hawdon for the best pen of five merino rams under eighteen months old, that had never be Q n housed, clothed, or hand-fed ; and in addition to this he secured the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company’s piece of plate for the best pen of five merino rams under eighteen months old. These sheep had not the quality and breeding but were longer in the wool than those shown in the same classes by Mr Lyttelton. In the class for the best four merino ewes of any age, Mr Lyttelton took the president’s prize with a splendid pen of sheep, so well bred in every way that they might be exhibited with credit at any show. Messrs Gould and Cameron took two second prizes in the merino class, as did also Mr C. G. Hawdon. In all there were twenty-six entiles, and the quality of the merino sheep shown was generally acknowledged to be well bred and well woolled specimens of the class to which they belong. There were only three exhibitors in Lincolns, and the sheep shown were not such as to call for any special comment, though there were one or two very good sheep amongst them, notably a fine ram shown by Messrs Dudley and Northey, which was deservedly awarded a first prize. Messrs Dudley and Northey took the whole of the awards in this class, namely—four first and four second prizes, the other exhibitors being Messrs Gould and Cameron and Messrs Chapman Brothers. The class for Leicesters showed the largest number of entries, and there were some very fine well bred sheep amongst them, though the opinion expressed by several well known sheep breeders was that some of the Leicesters possessed a little too_ much the strain of the Lincoln. Mr J. [Bonifant took two first prizes, and Messrs Wilkin and Carter and W. Marcroft one each. Messrs Wilkin and Carter took three first and two second prizes for Romney Marsh sheep, one • of the prizes being for a grand-looking ewe hogget. Messrs T. Clephane and J. Jamieson also exhibited some fine sheep, and took a first prize each. Mr W. Saunders took two first prizes for fat sheep, one being for a good pen of fine merino wethers ; and Messrs Wilkin and Carter took first honors for a good pen of ten fat lambs. Taken as a whole, the sheep on exhibition wore very well-bred, and drew forth many favourable comments from those learned in such matters. The same cannot be said of the cattle, as the majority of those on exhibition formed but an indifferent show. An exemption, however, might be taken to an exhibit of Mr R. Anderson’s, Lord Napier, one of the Longbcach herd of shorthorn bulls. This animal was shown in fine condition, and deservedly took first prize. Mr J. Reid took first honors with a very nice two-year-old Ayrshire bull, and also first for a good heifer of the same breed. For the best two-year-old heifer of any breed, Mr J. C. Bell was awarded a first prize for a well-shaped animal by I Lady, out of Esau, and Messrs Wilkin and Carter took first honors for the best milch cow, and a first for the best fat bullock. '1 he draught horses comprised a. large entry of well conditioned animals, and they formed a very attractive feature of the show. There was an excellent show of light hacks, and, taken as a whole, they were universally acknowledged to be equal to any that have been shown this season at any of the agri-

cultural exhibitions beldam Canterbury. Little can be said in favor of the pigs, though there were one or two well-bred and useful animals amongst those on exhibition. • The dogs were a nice-looking lot of animals, and attracted an unusual amount of attention during the day. In the smooth-coated collie class Mr H. W. Strouts’ Scamp was awarded first prize, and Mr A. Jackson’s Kob took first honors in the rough haired class. Taking into consideration the time of year, there was a very good show of poultry, and comprised in all thirty-four entries. In implements there was a slight I falling off in the entries compared with t lx ' L year, but this was more than counterba?a nce d by the very great improvement in the quality of those on exhibition. As usual, k. Messrs P. and D. Duncan were large prx ** c - ta k e rs, closely followed by Messrs TSefd and Gray. Messrs Baker and Brown were a first prize for a well made White chapel cart, of Ashburton

manufacture., and k 1 second prize for a nice--1 looking' single also of their own. manufacture. Messrs Steel Bros, took a first prize for an Albert buggy, and Messrs Elz Bros, were awarded second honors for a Whitechapel cart- EacO of these exhibits were much admired, and were capital specimens of local manufacture. The farm and dairy produce and a good many of the New Zealand manufacturer wore shown in the now shod just erected, and this part of the show formed a most attractive feature of the day's proceedings. Noteworthy among the exhibits in this part of the show were a dining room and drawing room suite of furniture, for both of which exhibits Mr J. Meech received a first prize. Mr W. Davis also had a good exhibit of furniture, and tbe Kaiapoi Woollen Factory Company had a collection: of woollen goods ; while Messrs Orr and Co. had a display of millinery Mr T_ Chambers had an excellent show of boots, for which he was awarded a first prize. Another attractive feature of this part of the show was the first ten cheese manufactured by the Ashburton, cheese factory, averaging in weight from 451 bto 1301 b each. The cheese, of course, was too new to sample, but a highly commended ticket was affixed by the judges to the exhibit. There were many other exhibits on the ground well worthy of special mention, but space will not allow of any further notice in detail. The following is the prize list:— SHEEP.

MEEINO. Judges—Messrs Dunford, Stitt, »nd> Philips. Class 1, for the best ram above eighteen, months old. Ist prize and highly commended, M. J. Browne, shorn November 7th, bred by exhibitor; 2nd, Gould and Cameron,, shorn December Bth, 1SS1 ; highly commended, M. J. Browne, shorn November 7th, bred by exhibitor Class 2, for the best ram under eighteen, months old. Ist prize, W. Lyttelton,, lambed August, bred by exhibitor; 2nd, CT--J. Harper, lambed September 15th. Class 3, for the best ewe above eighteen months old. Ist prize, "W. Lyttelton, shorn November, 1831, bred by exhibitor ; 2nd, C. G. Hawdon, shorn December Ist, ISSI Class 4 —For the best ewe under eighteen months old. Ist prize, W. lambed September, bred by exhibitor ; 2nd, C. G. Hawdon, lambed September 15th,1881 D. Oliver, gave .£2 2s for the best five merino ewes under eighteen months old, that have never been housed, clothed, orhand fed. Ist prize, W. Lyttelton; 2nd, Gould and Cameron C. G. Hawdon gave -C3 3s for the best five merino ewes under eighteen months old, that have never been housed, clothed, or hand fed. Ist prize, C. J. Harper New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency" Company gave a piece of plate, value A 3 3s, for the best pen of five merino rams undereighteen months old. Ist prize, C. J. Harper, lambed September, bred by exhibitor. President’s prize—l 3. S. Coster gave apieee of plate, value A 5 ss, for the best four merino ewes of any age. W. Lyttelton, bred by exhibitor LINCOLN. Judges—Messrs H. J. Hall. W. Marcroft, and P. C. Threlkeld. Class 5, for the best ram above eighteen months old. Ist and 2nd prizes, Dudley and Northey, shorn December 28th, 1881, bred by Cartwright, England Class 6, for the best ram under eighteen months old. Ist and 2nd prizes, Dudley and Northey, lambed September, bred by C. T. Dudley Class 7, for the best ewe above eighteen months old. Ist and 2nd prizes, Dudley and Northey, shorn November, 1881, bred by C. T. Dudley Class 8, for the best ewe under eighteen months old. Ist and 2nd prizes, Dudley and Northey, lambed September, bred by C. T. Dudley LEICESTER. Judges—Messrs Threlkeld and Hall. Class 9, for the best ram above eighteen months old. Ist prize, J. Bonifant, shorn November, 1881, bred by T. P. Bussell, Timaru; 2nd, W. Marcroft; commended, T. Taylor, shorn November, 1881, bred by W. Boag Class 10, for the best ram under eighteen months old. Ist prize, 2nd and commended, W. Marcroft

Class 11, for the best ewe above eighteen months old. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. Bonifant, shorn November, ISSI, bred by Gregg, of Eiocarton; commended, J. Bonifant, shorn November, 1881, bred by J. T. Ford Class 12, for the best ewe under eighteen months old. Ist prize, Wilkin and Carter, lambed September; 2nd and commended, J. Bonifant, bred by J. T. Ford EO3INET MARSH. Judges—Messrs Hall, Threlkeld, and Marcroft. Class 14, for the best ram under eighteen months old. No award Glass 15, for the best ewe above eighteen months. Ist and 2nd prizes, Wilkin and. Carter, shorn November Class 16, for the best ewe under eighteen months. Ist and 2nd prizes, Wilkin and Carter, lambed September J)r. Trevor gave .£2 2s for the best five merino ewes, with crossbred lambs at foot, ewes and lambs to be taken into consideration. Ist prize, Wilkin and Carter Matson, Cox and Co. gave .£2 12s Gd fertile best five ewes or wethers under eighteen months old, the progeny of merino ewes, and longwool rams of any pure breed (to be specified. Ist prize, T. Clephane, the progeny of Leicester and Lincoln rams James Jameson gave .£1 Is for the best, crossbred sheep (first cross), ewe or wether, four-tooth, bred from merino ewe. Ist prize, James Jamieson, crossbred wether, shorn November 4th, 18S1 FAT SHEEP. Judges—Messrs H. J. Hall, W. Marcroft, and P. C. Threlkeld. Class 17, for the best five crossbred wethers, of any age, for butchers’ purposes. Ist prize, W. Saunders; 2nd, Wilkin and Carter ; commended, J. Bonifant Class 18, for the best five merino wethers. Ist prize, W. Saunders; 2nd, Gould and Cameron LAMBS, FOB BUTCHERS’ PURPOSES. Class 19, for the best ten fat lambs, anybreed. Ist prize, Wilkin and Carter; 2nd. James Tasker CATTLE (Imported or otherwise). SEOETHOES. Judges—Messrs J. Boag, J. Fergusson, A. Dawson. Class 1, for the best bull of any age. Ist prize, E. Anderson, Lord Napier, calved January 9th, 1880; 2nd, W. Marcroft, red and white bull, calved September 2Sth, 188! Class 2, for the best cow of any age. Ist prize, Dudley and Northey, Daphne; 2nd, O. Digby, Young Creamy; highly commended and commended, W. Marcroft, Nellie Gwynne and Oxford Countess ANT OTHER BREED. Class 3, for the best bull of any ago. Ist prize, James Eeid, of Timaru, Ayrshire bull, 2 yrs ; highly commended, O. Digby, Ayrshire bull Class 4, for the best cow of any age. 2nd prize, W. Marcroft, Strawberry, in calf to Alvie’s Duke Class 5, for the best milch cow of any age or breed, in full profit ; M. Scott, of Tinwald, gave a prize of £1 Is in addition to the association’s prize. Ist prize, Wilkin and Carter; 2nd, James Tasker, Peggy; highly commended, Dudley and Northey, Tottie Georgicno; commended, W. J. Silcock, Daisy The directors of the Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory gave a prize of .£3 3s for the throe best cows, of any age or breed, most suitable for dairy purposes, in milk or springing, the bona fide property of one owner. Ist prize, E. Anderson S. Mullins gave £1 Is for the best two-year-old heifer, any breed. Ist prize, J. C. Bell, roan heifer, calved October Ist, 1880 Class 7, for the best fat cow or heifer. Ist prize, Wilkin and Carter; 2nd, O. Digby. HOESES. (Imported or otherwise.) DRAUGHT HOESES. Judges, Messrs W. B. Campbell, J. Walls, and Eose. Class 1, for the best entire horse of anjagc. Ist prize, E. Thomas, Commander; 2nd, E. Mathews, Strathmore

Class 2, for the best mare in foal, or with ioal at foot. Ist prize, John Gilmour, groy mare Jean; 2nd, Gould and Cameron, ■brown mare Nelly, wiJJi foal at foot; highly commended, W. Stoddart, Grace; commended, W. L. Orr, bay mare, by Major, with foal at foot by Governor Class 3, for the best dry mare of any age. Ist prize, John Gilmour, bay mare Polly; 2nd, W. Stoddart, Pride; commended, T. McDowell, bay mare Maggie, by Prince Charlie

W. Innes gave £2 2s for the host draught marc, to be shown with two of her progeny. Ist prize, W. Stoddart, Gyp Tucker and Eestell gave £2 2s for the best mare or gelding suitable for a carrier’s cart (up to 30cwt). Ist prize, A. Spicer, Tom

Class 4, for the best filly foaled since July Ist, 1880. Ist prize, W. Stoddart, by Sir Colin Campbell; 2nd, W. Harris; commended, T. Taylor, Nell, by Prince Eoyal Class 5, for the best filly foaled since July Ist, 1880, Two Ist prizes, G. Hamilton, bay filly Countess, by Heather Jock .T. Taylor gave £1 Is for the best yearling draught filly. Ist prize, E. Matthews, chesnut filly, foaled November 18th, 1881; 2nd, John Gilmour, bay filly Jenny Lind Class 6, for the best gelding of any age. Ist prize, E. Miller, Duke; 2nd, John Gilmour, Glen, by Glonroy; highly commended, W. Jamison, Glen, by Glenroy; commended, Hugh Smith, Prince, 4 yrs, by ■Protender Class- 7, for the best colt foaled since July Ist, 1879. Ist prize, John Gilmour, grey colt Charlie, by Glenroy; 2nd, John Gilmour, grey colt Jock Class 8, for the best colt foaled since July Ist, 1880. Ist prize, W. Stoddart, by Prince _2oyilj GUmgur, W GOlt Wal- - lace; highly commended, John Shearer-, 3jay|Colt oy Victor; commended, E. Miller, 'fchesnut colt by Victor T. Taylor gives £1 Is for the beat yearling draught colt. Ist prize, E. Matthews, bay colt, foaled November 17th, 1881 W. Patching gave a horse cover for the best cart foal on the ground. Ist prize, J. W. Maidens, foal by Muir Lad Class 7, for the best team of two horses (either mares or geldings) of any age, in regular work, the bona fide property of exhibitor, to bo shown in harness. Ist prize, F. Bennison Class 10, for the best team of three horses (same conditions); in addition to the association’s prize for this class John Gilmour gave a special prize of £2 2s. Ist prize, Spgh Johnstofi. „ , , , , ' SI Wood gave £2 2s for the best two-year--old colt or filly by Heather Jock. Ist prize, O. Hamilton, bay filly Countess; 2nd, D. Williamson, Jock John McKellar gave £2 for the best two-year-old colt or filly by Victor. Ist prize, John Shearer, bay colt, foaled November 1880 ; highly commended, Eobert Miller BLOOD STOCK. Judges—Messrs Polliill and F. C. Tabart. Class 11, for the best entire horse of any age. Ist prize, MaxFriedlandor, bay horse Veno; 2nd, E. Herring (Alford station). Tribune, by Traducer Class 12. for the best brood mare in foal or with foal at foot. Ist prize, S. Mullins, Minnie, with foal at foot by Young Knottingly CARRIAGE HORSES. . Class IS, for the best entire horse of any age. Ist prize, Wilkin and Carter, Dexter, by Talisman ; 2nd, Matson, Cox and Co., Oakgrove, (American trotter), by Irvington Class 14, for the best brood mare in foal, or with foal at foot, Ist prize. Max Friedlander, black mare Hatred, with foal at foot by Veno; 2nd, Mark Scott, bay mare Jessie, with foal at foot by Young Knottingly Class 15, forthe best dry mare or gelding. Ist prize, George Jameson, Eclipse, by Young Priam. On- and Co. gave £2 2s for the best two-year-old carriage colt or filly. Ist prize, E. Miller, bay gelding, by Tribune ; 2nd, John Orr, chesnut filly, by Admiral Class 17, for the best buggy horse, to he shown in harness, and driven in the presence of the judges. Ist prize, Eoberts and Winter, chesnut mare. Countess; 2nd, Matson, Cox and Co., roan mare, Sally Brass; highly commended, Dudley and Northey, black mare, Gipsy, by Barbarian HACKNEYS. Class 18, for the best brood mare in foal, or with foal at foot. Ist prize, W. Innis, Maggie, with foal at foot by Tribune ; 2nd, Henry Milner, Fann, imported from Victoria, in foal to Traitor Class 19, for the best roadster or hack (mare or gelding) up to 14 stone weight. Ist prize. Geo. Gaul, bay gelding, Tommy ; 2nd, J. P. Tickell, brow-n gelding, Jimmy ; commended, J. Folhill, chesnut gelding. Baronet, 6 years Class 20, for .the best roadster or hack -(mare or gelding) fit to carry not less' than TO stone weight. Ist prize, E. B. Dicken, Ned, by Defamer ; 2nd, J. E. Hart, Pirate, 5 years, by Messenger, dam Peeress ; commended, G. Gawkrodger Class 21, for the best ladies’ hack (mare or gelding) which has been thoroughly broken in as a.ladies’ hack; to be shown in side saddle and ridden ; in addition to the -Association's prize for this class, Mr John Carter gave ;a prize of £2 2s, and Mr W. Anderson a ladies’ whip for the rider. Ist prize, Mark Scott, brown mare, Manilla ; 2nd, E. Mclntyre, brown mare. Granny ; commended, B. Cookson, chesnut gelding, Waimate, by Ham, bred by Mr StudItolme Class 22, for the best cob (mare or gelding) not exceeding 14J- hands high. Ist prize, Wilkin and Carter, bay mare, Topsy; 2nd, M. Nealas, grey cob, Eockot HUNTERS. Class 23, for the best hunter, to be ridden previous to examination. In addition to the Association’s prize for this class, Mr M. Nealas gave a pair of riding boots, value A 3 3s, for the owner of the horse that wins the hunters’ prize. Ist prize, Eoberts and Winter, chesnut gelding, Charlie; - 2nd, John Corbett, brown horse. Captain; commended, Max Friedlander, grey gelding, Xyndhurst PONIES. Class 25, for the best brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot, not exceeding 13 hands. Ist prize, Hugh Eainy, mare, with foal at foot. Class 26, for the best boy’s pony, mare or gelding, not above 13 hands, and thoroughly •quiet to ride, to bo shown in saddle, and to be ridden by a boy or girl. Ist prize, Wilkin and Carter, bay pony Selim; 2nd, W. L. Orr, bay gelding Dickey; highly commended, Master Joe Friedlander, bay pony Tinno

A leaping match took place at three o'clock in.the afternoon ; a prize was given ■for the horse which cleared the highest bar, not less than four feet from the ground, three trials allowed for each rise of the bar. Judges, Messrs W. J. G. Bluett, F- C. Tabart, and D. Thomas. Ist prize. Win. Jackson’s Black Bess, 4ft llin ; 2nd, J. Corbett’s Captain Ladies’ leaping match. Ist prize. Miss Mary Millar, on Black Bess BIGS. .Judges—Messrs G. Gilmore, W. Hartnell, W. J. G. Bluett. Class 1, for the best Berkshire boar. Ist and 2nd prize and commended, O. Digby, by Gladstone, dam Sweet Briar, bred by W. B. Clarkson Class 2, for the best Berkshire sow. Ist prize, O- Digby, Maritana, by Gladstone ; 2nd and commended, O. Digby, by Gladstone Henry Hampton, .£1 Is, for the best boar <of any breed under twelve months old. Ist and 2nd prize, O. Digby, by Gladstone, bred by W. B. Clarkson; commended, Wilkin and CarteiClass 4, for the best breeding sow of any age or breed, other than Berkshire. Ist prize, T. N. Digby; 2nd, G. T. Smith; special, J. Small Class 6, for the best pen of three porkers under sis months old. Ist prize, O. Digby; 2nd, Wilkin and Carter; highly commended, T. N. Digby DOGS. Judges—Messrs Manson and McKenzie. Class 1, for the best smooth-coated collie sheep dog. Ist prize, H. W. Strouts, Scamp ; 2nd, J. Foreman, Flo; commended, J. T. Toppin, Jess Class 2, for the best rough-coated collie sheep-dog. Ist prize, A. Jackson, Eob; 2nd, S. Mullins, Laddie; highly commended, O. Digby, Prince POULTRY. {To be shown in pens of two, male and female, except where otherwise specified. Exhibitors must find their own pens.) Judges—Messrs J. H. Wood and S. Saunders. Class 1, for the best Dorking fowls. Ist prize, W. J. Silcock Class 2, for the best Brahma Pootra fowls. Ist prize, G. T. Smith ; 2nd, Master Ernest Tasker Class 3, for the best game fowls of any breed. In addition to the Association’s prize for this class, W. 11. Gundry gave a prize of J3l Is. Ist prize, Wilkin and Carter Class 4, forthe best Spanishfowls. Highly commended, Mrs McConnell Class 5, for the best Polish fowls. Ist prize, G. T. Smith ; 2nd, J. Permain Class 6, for the best bantams of any description. Ist prize, E. Parkin Class 7, for the best Hamburg fowls. Ist prize, T. M. Jones, 2nd, J. Permain Class 8, for the best barn-door fowls, Ist jn* , O. Digby

D. Williamson gave a bos of tea for the best pair of fowls for culinary pux-poaes, to bo dressed ready for cooking. Ist prize, Mrs Crosby Class 9, for the best Aylesbury ducks. 2nd prize, J. M. Smith Class 10, for the best Rouen ducks. Ist prize, J. M. Smith ; 2nd, J. M. Smith Class 11, for the best ducks of any other breed. Ist prize, Mrs Hill; 2nd, O. Digby Class 12, for the best pen of two geese. Ist prize. O. Digby; 2nd, Wilkin and Carter

Class 13, for the best lien of two turkeys Ist prize', Wilkin and Carter; 2nd, W. Simpson

IMPLEMENTS

Judges—Messrs J. Grigg, H. W, Parsons, and C. Dudley. Class 1, for the best three-furrow plough. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan, .£23 7s Gd Class 3, for the best double-furrow lover plough. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan, with shifting lever, -SIB Ss; 2nd, P. and D. Duncan, with swivel' skeaths, £l7 15s; highly commended, Eoid and Gray, plough, with circular coulters, £17135, with diggers £5 extra

Class 4, for the best single-furrow plough. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan, £lO 5s Class 5. for the best plough with suhsoilcr ! combined. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan, £22 5s , , .. Class 6, for the best grubber or scarifier. Ist prize, Eeid and Gray, seven-tined field grubber, .£18; highly commended, P. and D. Duncan, nine tines, ■£ 1G 5s Class 7, for the best set of heavy harrows. ■ Ist prize, James Little, five-leaved diamond harrows, with extra tree,_£lo; 2nd, P. and P; Duncan, four-le°7t,d, <b» 5s . . . ’ Class 3, for the best sot of light harrows. Ist prize, Poyntz and Co., one set of Haxton and Beattie’s harrows, 20ft wide, Jill 10s ; 2nd, James Little, six-leaved diamond harrows, -with extra tree, .£lO Class 9, for the best set chain harrows. Ist prize, James Little, chain harrows, with two divisions and two rows of tines, 12ft wide, .£3 10s ; 2nd, P. and D. Duncan Class 10, for the best broadcast grain or seed sowing machine. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan, broadcast sower, £24; canisters, extra, £4 ; chain barrows, extra, £6 Class 11, for the best drill for corn or seeds. Ist prize, Andrews and Beaven, Anglo-American, seventeen coulters, £42, grass seed box £5 extra, turnip drilling aparatus £3 extra; 2nd, Eeid and Gray, seventeen coulters, with turnip canisters and broadcast seed box, for grain or grass, «fiso Class i‘i, for the best field roller. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan, roller, £lB ss, grass seed-sowing attachment £7 extra, turnip and rape attachment £4 extra, chain harrows £4 extra, seat 15s extra Class 13, for the best clod crusher. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan, clod crusher, £2O 15s, grass seed-sowing attachment £7 extra, turnip and rape-sowing attachment £4 extra, chain harrows £4 extra, seat 15s extra ; 2nd, Eeid and Gray, Bft x 26in, £2O, with turnip canisters £5 extra, with chain harrows £3 10s extra Class 14, for the best mowing machine. Ist prize, Eeid and Gray, combined reaper and mower, £32 Class 15, for the best stripper adapted for stripping rye grass. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan, £23 15s Glass 17, for the best horse rake. Ist prize, Eeid and Gray, £l4 Class 18, for the best horse boe. Ist prize, W. Norish, with mould board complete, £4 10s ; 2nd, James Little, boe with moulding plough combined, £6; highly commended, P. and D. Duncan, £4 2s Gd Class 19, for the best potato digger. Ist prize, Kelsey Bros., £22 10s Class 20, for the best farm dray. Ist prize, Eeid and Gray, Sin axle and hay frame, £23; 2nd, Eeid and Grey, 2 jin axle and hay frame, £2l; highly commended, G. Booth and Sons, 3in axle, £2l, frame extra, made by the exhibitors Class 21, for the best farm cart. Ist prize, G. Booth and Sons, £23, frame extra, made by exhibitor ; 2nd, P. and D. Duncan, £23 10s, frame £1 10s extra Class 22, for the best town carrier’s cart, weight to be affixed to the exhibit. Ist prize, P. and D. Duncan, 12iowt, £36 Class 23, for the best Whitechapel cart of New Zealand manufacture. Ist prize. Baker and Brown ; 2nd, Elz Bros. Class 24, for the best single buggy of New Zealand manufacture. Ist prize. Steel Bros., Albert buggy, £SO; 2nd, Baker and Brown Class 25, for the best set of whippletrees for three horses. Ist prize, Eeid and Gray, £1 10s; 2nd, P. and D. Duncan, £1 15s Class 26, for the best set of tackle for four horses. Ist prize, Eoid and Gray, with trees complete, £4; 2nd, P. and D. Duncan, whippletrees and tackle, with wire rope, £4 10s Class 27, for the best chaffcutter, with horse power attached. Ist prize, Andrews and Beaven, two-horse gear complete, £22, and three-knife 13in Canterbury chaffcutter, with riddle and fly-wheel cover, £l9 15s. PEODUCE. Judges, Messrs J. Orr, D. Williamson, and A. Harrison. Class 1, for the best 31b fresh butter, without salt or prints. Ist prize, J. M. Smith; 2nd, Mrs O’Brien, Grove Farm; highly commended, Mrs Patterson, jun. Class 2, for the best display of fancy butter, not less than 21b. Ist prize, Mrs Wallace ; 2nd, Mrs J. C. Bell; highly commended, Mrs G. Gilmour Class 3, for the best keg of salted butter, fit for exportation, not less than 281 b; butter to have heen salted not less than thirty days previous to the show. Ist prize, J. Small Class 4, for the best colonial cheese of not less than 15lb. Highly commended, G. Gilmour Class 5, for the best side of New Zealand cured bacon (smoked). Ist prize, J. W. Stringfellow Class 6, for the best side of New Zealand cured bacon (unsmoked). Ist prize, J. W. Stringfellow; 2nd, James Croy; commended, T. N. Digby Class 7, tor the best two bams (smoked). Ist prize, J. W. Stringfellow Class 8 for the best two bams (unsmoked). Ist prize, W. J. Silcock; commended, James Croy Friedlander Bros, gave £3 3s for the best collection of dairy produce, including hams and bacon. Ist prize, G. Gilmour Class 11, for the best three loaves of bread. Highly commended, T. Taylor T. Quill gave £1 Is for the best round of corned beef. Ist prize, G. J. Martin NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES AND PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs J. P. Jameson, E. Sutherland, A. Orr. Class 1, for the best five gallons of ale (imported bops allowed). Ist prize. Lion Brewery Company ; 2nd, Moore and Sons Class 2, for the best five gallons of porter, in all respects same conditions as ale (coloring matter allowed). Ist and 2nd prize. Lion Brewery Company Class 5, for the best collection of Now Zealand manufactured woollen goods. Ist prizes, Kaiapoi Woollen Factory Class 6, for the best collection of Colonial made boots. Ist prize, T. Chambers Class 7, for the best collection of fire-clay goods. Highly commended, Austin, Kirk and Co. Class 8, for the best drain pipes. Commended, Austin, Kirk and Co. Class 9, for the best mould candles, not less than 61b. Highly commended. Smithson Class 10, for the best yellow soap, not less tbanSGlb; date of manufacture to be affixed. Ist prize, Smithson, £24 per ton J. Grigg gave £4 4s for the best, and £2 2s for the second best of the most recent improvements in labor saving agricultural implements or appliances. Ist prize, G. Booth and Sons, 12ft disc harrow; 2nd, Andrews and Beaven, screw press with Canterbury chaff cutter. EXTEA EXHIBITS. W. J. Sileook. white Dorkings, Ist prize Master H. Tasker, white Dorkings, 2nd f*-ze W. J. Silcock, buff Cochins, highly commended Mrs W. 11. Zouch, Langshau fowls,highly commended J. Tucker, Ayrshire heifer, ten months old, by Prince Imperial, commended James Eeid, Ayrshire heifer, yearling, higlily commended James Eeid, Ayrshire heifer, 2 yrs, Ist prize O. Digby, Ayrshire heifer, Josephine, 2 yrs, by Prince Imperial, 2nd prize W. Wilson collection of seeds, highly commended Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Company, Limited, assortment of cheeso, highly commended New Zealand Pickle Preserving Company, assortment of pickles, highly commended W. Davis, suite bedroom furniture, highly commended J. Meecb, suite dining room furniture, Ist prize J. Meecb, suite drawing room furniture, Ist prize F. T. Mayo, bone dust, highly commended J. E. Steel, assortment of horse shoes, highly commended Moore and Sons, bottMd ale, highly commended Moore and Sous, bottled stout, highly commended T. Crompton, cooking ranges, Ist prize

T. Crompton, wrought iron pig troughs, Ist prize Brownly, early potatoes, highly commended

John Anderson, traction engine, combine and elevator, highly commended Andrews and Heaven, portable chaff cutter, 12in mouth, 3 knives fitted with riddles, elevators and screw press, with adjustable brake, £GS, 2nd prize G. Booth and Sons, Carlyle iron windmill, 10ft diameter, £lB, highly commended Eoid and Gray, No. 3 chaff cutter, £l2, highly commended Eeid and Gray, No. 2 chaff cutter, JUG, commended

Eeid and Gray, extra heavy 2 furrow plough for stony land, £23, with improved yoke for 3,4, 5 or <• horses, JU IGs extra, commended P. and D, Duncan, ex'tra heavy plough, commended Steel Brothers, 1 double seated buggy, Jk>2 10s. highly commended . Elz Brothers, 1 double sente''! Amoncan waggon, with executive lock, s baits, and lamps, £45, highly commended Elz Bros., commercial double seated buggy, with shafts, lamps, and exe' cu t IVO lock, .£4B, highly commended Elz Bros., commercial double soiled buggy, with executive lock, pole, shafts a.od lamps complete, highly commended.