Poultry and Produce Show.

Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 279, 22 October 1884, Page 3

Poultry and Produce Show.

President: Mr Keteuaeyer; VicePkesidekts : Messrs J. Bull and H. L. Sherwill ; Secretary and Treasurer : Mi* Lyttelton Fitzgerald ; General Committee : Masai's A. 0. Biuchatn, G-. Moore, J. Paulin, J. Stevens, H. Abbott, L. 0. Kichards, G.J. Scott; 1 R. M. Begg, T. Manro, T. McKenzie, J. A. Bailey, J. G. . Hogg, Robt. Wilson, P. J. Mansell,' W. Fergusson, G-. Farmer, J. KilgdaV, J. Stevenson, C. G-. Esfim, J; if. Harper, and Colonel Gorton. The Inaugural Show at Bulls yesterday was a complete success, the weaiher being tine, the exhibits " numerous and ' creditable, the attendance of visitors very large, aud the whole arrangements most satisfactory. We have not space for a lengthened description, having to make room for the appended prize list; but we may say briefly that the results achieved reflect most creditably on both proinoters and exhibitor*, as well as the -district at large. We trust now that the Society has been so auspi- , ciously, inaugn sited future shows will each add their full .share of success to the career of so worthy and beneficial an, institution; and that its usefulness will be enhanced from year to year, us its operations extend throughout the district. On the consummation attain ed those who have worked so zealous ly with that object in view, are entitled to receive alike the thanks and congratulations of ih« settlers in this portion of the West Coast. PRIZES. In all classes of Poultry 6rsfc prize 7/6. second, 3/6. Iu all other live stock classes first prize 5/-, second, 2/6, Special prize of £1, with an entrauce fee of 2/6, for the best pen of Brahmas. Special prize of|J£l for best grown Cock, and Hen. Special prize of £i, with an entrance fee of 2/6, for the best pen of Game Fowl of any kind. Grain, in all classes, tirst prize 7/6, second 3/6. Hops, Mr | ': Salon's speciul prize, 10/-, second 5/-. Cheese, first prize 7/6, second 3/6 ; champion prize of «£l, with 5/- en trance fee, , Ham and Bacon, prizes 7/6,* 3/6 1 champion prize for best Ham i»l, Mitto. Bacon, £1 ; entrance fee 5/-. Spiced Beef, first prize 7/6 ; second 3/6. Mutton Ham, first prize sj-,' second 2/6 ; Bread, -first pr ze ss; j •ecopd 2s 6d; champion prise for Bread of any sort. Butter in all classes, fir.st prize 5/-, second 2/6. Sheep, Dog competition, first prize £3, second £ I. POULTRY. Grey Dorking — Mr Jewell, 1 ; Mr Reteinpyer, 2. '. > Light Brahmas— Mr Retemeyer, 1; Mr Jewell, 2 (Foxtori). Dark Brahmas — Mr White, 1; Mr Ste-veii3on, 2 ;.(Foxt<»n). .Best pen Brahmas, any 1 sort — Mr I White. { Black Red Game— Mr R. May- j hew, 1. I Brown Red Game — Mr J. Stevenson. 1. .. .Best hen game, any sort — Mr Stvenson, 1. . . . Silver Hamburg —Mr B. J. Harrisil. do— Mr J. Samson, 1. r.Houdan— Mr Retemeyer, 1. Leghorn— Mr Retemeyer, 1. Black Spanish — Mr Reteraeyer, 1 j Mr H. Wealleans, 2. Game Bantams — Mr Retemeyer, 1; Mr Hayward, 2. Bantams, any other color — Mr J. Paulin, 1. Barndoor — Mr Betemeyer, 1; Mr Maclean, 2 ; (Foxton). : Best pair crossbred live fowls for table pur) • ;es — Colonel Gorton, 1 . A cross between Brahma and Dorking. Best hen bred in the districts-Mr Sherwill, 1. .. Best cock-— Mr Reteraeyer, 1. Eggs — Mr J. Stevenson, 1. Ducks, Aylesbury — Mr Betemeyer, 1 and 2. - Geese —Mr Roberts, I ; (Sandon). Turkeys — Mr Retemeyer, 1. , v canaries. > Canary yellow — Mr Sherwill, 1. Mule— Mr W. Tricker, 1. Any variety of British song birds, Cockatoo — Mr Retemeyer, 1. Stuffed Birds — Mr Avery, 1; . (Marton). Best Tui — Mr A very, 1. BABBITS. Pair Guinea Pigs— Mr White, 1 f (Foxton). CATS. Tortoise-shell— Mr R. A. Smith, 1. Tabby— Mr F. Saxon, 1. ' ' Any other variety —Mr Burcham, 1. Heaviest— \ Mr Beckett's prize 10s 6d) Mr Burcham,' 1. , dogs. Gordon Setter— Mr D. McKenzie, com mended. English Pointer— Mr Jamieson, 1 ; (Saudon),- Mr Liffiton, 2j (Wanganan). Retriever — Mr R. S. Abraham, 1 ; (Palraerßton), Dr Johnson, 2 ; (Fieldinj?\ Bull Terrier —Mr .1. G. Hogg, 1. . Smooth do— Mr Retemeyer, 1; Mr Hi Weallean, 2. Spaniels—Mr W. Ellery, 1 ;Mr C. W. Maclean, 2. Greyhound— MvC.W, Maclean, 1 ; Mr W. Stevens 2. Mr W. Stevens commended. GRAIN. Wheat — Long berry, grown by Mr . McKenz'e— Mr A. C. Burcham 1; Mr "W. McKenzie 2 "Wheat — Short berry, grown by

Mr W. McKenzie— Mr A. C. Burcham 1 ; Mr A. C. Burcham 2. Oats — Feed — Mr J. Bauson 1 ; Mr J. Saxon 2. DAIRY PRODUCE. Cheeso. Salt butter in keg not less than 20U«— Mr James Risk I. Fresh butter with salt — Mr J. Risk I;MrD. L. Smith 2. Fresh butter without salt — Mr J. Rsik IjMpD. L. Smii.li 2. j | Biicou (champion) Mr Retemeyer Bacon i best smoked) — Mr Roteme yer 1 ; Mr J. C. Ketter 2. Ham (champion) — Mr Ludwigl. Hani (smoked) — Mr Ludwi-f 1. Ham (unsmnited) — Mr D. Scott. Bacon (best rolled) — Mr Retemeyer. Spiced Beef — Mr Ludwig 1 ; Mr Panlin 2. BRPAD. Bakers'— Mr J. Nicol 1. Home made — Mrs Stantial 1 ; Mrs Connor 2. Best any sort, (champion) — Mr J. Nicol 1. SHEEP DOG COMPETITION. For this there were s»x entries, the winners being 1 declared as follows : — Norman Ross, 1 ; D. Campion, 2. The winners finished their several tasks in the following time, viz.. winner 9 minutes, second dog, 7 minutes. Other competing animals fulfilled their task in les« time, but the two which gained the prizes did serviceable work, and consequently gained more points. The competition caused a great dis play of interest, and attracted avery large number of spectators. It took I place in a paddock kindly lent for the purpose by Mr Hammond. The attendance of the general public till 5 p.ni, is estimated trom the receipts at the door at between 600 aud 700. We have to cordially thank the secretary and several members of the Committee for information on various matters connected with the sho»v which was in . every case most cour~ teously furnished.