HAWKE’S BAY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume III, Issue 144, 16 October 1863, Page 2

HAWKE’S BAY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW.

Who shall say that the province of Hawke’s Bay is not a rising, if not a flourishing. Province? "What manner of man is that, who will be dissatisfied with our first “Agricultural Show?” Timt Show was a goodly sight—a pleasant sight—and a sight to cheer the heart of the greatest misanthrope. Such a number of good people, who take an interest in the development of the productions of the country, were never before seen as was gathered at Havelock on the 14th day of October, 18133. Eh ! a bright sunny day it was, too, a glorious early Spring day, with all nature looking fresh and glowing in the jolly breeze. Lots of people came flocking in from Napier to see the sight—a novel and an interesting sight, too, and although the ride is long for the ladies, still many came, regardless of wind, regardless of the dust, and regardful only of a pleasant ride and a look at the representative descendants of Noah’s farm, exhibited at Havelock. Not a bad site that Havelock, for an annual show and fair. But we must get some little arrangements made before anything of the kind can be successfully carried out. class i—HOUSES. Section I— Horses, thoroughbred. Stallion Sire and Mare —badly represented by a 2-year-old entire of Hr. Nairn’s. The Mare prize was given to Nelly, Euclid’s dam. Mr. Watt’s yearling filly got a prize. Section 2— Heavy Draught, Stallion Sire, Mare, or Mare and Foal. —Mr. Canning’s splendid draught entire Conqueror was awarded first class prize, and well deserving of it ho is too. We noticed our old friend Maui looking well and hearty, and as good little horses as a man would wish to see, but not up to Canning’s grey, that horse being of a superior stamp. Mr. Williams’ Grey Entire is a good-looking horse, but deficient in barrel, and wants temper. The prize for the draught Mare was awarded to Mr. Livingston, Messrs. Williams and M’Lcan showing against her, Mr. Williams’ mare being a very fine animal. Mr. Hague's 2-ycar-old working filly, (p). Two-year-old colt or filly. —Mr. Elhourn’s two-year-old draught colt was considered the best, in fact, he was the only one shown. Section 3— Working Horse or Mare, best suited to Agricultural 2>urposes. —Mr. Powdrcll took a prize for a very superior working Mare, against Mr. P. Russell’s pair of bays, both very fine horses.

Hacks—Best Hack Gelding or Mare —Mr. Parker’s Grey Gelding ‘Squire’ took a prize as the best Hack. Put, upon the, whole, excepting the draught stock, the show of horses was very infe-

rior. Mr. Duncan’s entire pony was recommended for special prize, as not coming under any particular class. Judges ; Messrs. Bousfield, Hunter, and Heslop. CLASS II —CATTLE was represented by some very fair specimens of their respective kinds by the following gentlemen : G. S. Cooper 2 Cows T. Tanner 1 Cow and Calf H. Alleyj 1 Bull and Heifer J. Brandon 1 Short-horn Bull, 2 Oxen, 1 Cow, & 1 Heifer A. M’Hardy 1 Cow Eev. S. Williams 2 Cows (prize) Rev. S. Williams 2 two-year-old Heifers, (prize) Renata ..,.2 fat oxen J Lowry 1 Bull and 1 Cow A. M’Lean 1 Bull T. Tanner 1 Yearling Bull (prire) Mr. Alley’s Heifers were splendid creatures, and Mr. Heslop’s short-horn Bull, for which a first-class prize was awarded, is a very superior animal, certainly, to our taste, the best we have

Been. Mr. Heslop also exhibited tvfaatcows, very fine, for which also he got a prize. Judges. Messrs. Powdrell, Robinson, Canning. CLASS III —SHEEP. It hath been said by one of olden time that the “ tendency of all Government is mutton.” This respectable apothegm was fired off at a time when the attention of the farming folks of England was just beginning to get directed in the direction of sheep. And it would seem that the tendency of our own Government is decidedly in favor of mutton, rather than of men, and to the great delight of all good and true shepherds, a fine’show of sheep, in support of that theory, took place, exhibited hy the undermentioned gentlemen as Class 3:— H. S. Tiffen Saxon Merino Rams, bred in the Province, (prize) H. S. Tiffen Pen Hoggets (prize) G. S. Whitmore 2 Merino Rams G. S. Whitmore 2 Saxony Rams (prize) G. S. Whitmore 4 do. G. S. Whitmore 5 Ewe hoggets G. S. Whitmore 4 Leicester Rams A. M’Leau 5 Wethers (prize) A. M’Lean 5 Ewes (prize) A. M’Lean 5 Hoggets (prize) A. M’Lean Hoggets A. M’Lean Rams A. M'Lean 1 Longwool Rev. S. Williams Leicester Ram Rev. S. Williams Leicester Longwool (p). I. H. Coleman Leicester Longwool 1 J. Rhodes Leicester Hoggets (p). J. Rhodes Ewes (p). J. Rhodes Leicester Ram (p). J. Rhodes Leicester Hogget (p). J. Rhodes Ram (p). Judges, Messrs. Nairn, Condie, and Grant. class iv—pigs. The egg and bacon department was but poorly represented, but, upon the whole it was satisfactory. Mr. Canning Sty of 3 little Berkshire Pigd Cp). Mr. Danvers Boar and Sow, & pen of 3 pigs (p). Mr. A. M’Lean Boar and Sow. (p). Judges, Messrs. Heslop, Hamlin, & Powdrell. • CLASS V —POULTRY. A solitary coop of very handsome Spanish fowls was exhibited by Major Whitmore, highly commended and prized. This was the only attempt at poultry. Judges, Messrs. Bousfield, Canning, & Danvers CLASS VI. —DOGS. Major Whitmore shewed a Bitch, T , C. A. Browne, a Dog C Aot ve T good J. Heslop, a dog ) account. Judges : Messrs. Grant, Malcolm and Condie. Mr. Lnff exhibited some peas which were pronounced by Mr. Ormond, who is a judge of verdant articles, as decidedly good. With this excellent and most refreshing of vegetables the list of produce, both animal and vegetable, was finished. The ploughing match was very unsatisfactory. It was decidedly in favor of Mr. Chambers’ plough, but Mr. P. Russell’s horses proved themselves to be the best team.

Upon the whole the show passed off well, and, taking all things into consideration, was very satisfactory. It is, however, to be hoped that the next time we attempt the like, steps will be taken to secure better accommodation ; pens should be erected in the Reserve so as to put the stock in a situation to be better inspected, and with a view to give the judges an opportunity of quietly and calmly giving their decision before the admission of the public. Much confusion resulted from the admission of the public before the judges had decided upon their respective choices.

The unremitted attention, remarkable complacency, and indefatigable exertions of Major Whitmore and Mr. J. A. Smith deserve the highest commendation from the public.