WAIRARAPA AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4587, 2 December 1875, Page 2

WAIRARAPA AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

(special telegram prom our own correspondent.) Masterton, Wednesday. The annual show of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held to-day, under the most favorable auspices. .The weather was magnificent; the exhibits on the whole were very creditable, in some cases marked by great superiority, and the attendance of the public was,' large. This was shown by the money taken at the gates, coming to double that of any previous year. The show was held in the reserve leased from the Defence Office, and a singular illustration of the change of times these latter days have seen in New Zealand was found in the circumstance that the secretary’s office was located in an old ditched and loop-holed redoubt, formerly put up for refuge and defence in troublous days. The candidates for the district at the next election, Messrs. Andrews, Bunny, and Pharazyn, were on the ground, and though not entered for exhibition were quite as much on show as were the stock. Their courtesy and attention to all was conspicuous, and formed the subject of no small comment in connection with the near approach of the polling-day. The feature of the show this year was found in the horses, which were really first-class. The Stud Company’s well-known stallion Kakapo, which took first prize, deserved all the enconiums his shape and' appearance obtained. In di aught entries, the first and second prizes, as well as the highly commended, were taken by Canterbury bred animals, 1 Young Lofty, a four-year-old, which took first prize, is a splendid specimen of a draught horse. The brood mares Jess and Damsel, the property of Mr. A. Cockburn, respectively first and second in their class, were as fine animals as could be seen on any show ground. Owing to its distance from the centre of the Valley, the show did not obtain as many entries in cattle and sheep as that held last year at Tauherenikau, there being, in fact, only one exhibit from the Lower Valley. Mr. George Hunter, of Wellington, however, set a good example to those at a distance by forwarding two bull calves, twenty ’sheep, and a couple of Berkshire pigs. His energy was rewarded by his stock going to the top of the list in these classes. In calves, Perfection, by Father Christmas, dam Snowdrop, calved 16th July, 1875, and Enchanter, by the same bull, dam Fairy, calved 19th June, 1875,; show all the marks of high breeding, and pro- ■ mise to develops into very handsome animals. An index of the direction which the opinions of farmers and squatters is taking in theway of sheep may be found when it is known that this year there was a remarkable increase; in the entries of Lincolns, and an equally remarkable falling off in Romney Marsh. In Leioesters and Cotswold the prizes, with one exception, fell to Mr. G. Hunter. In Lincolns the Messrs. Beetham, Buchanan, Bros., and MoMaster divided the honors with Mr. Hunter; the first named taking prizes for sheep 4-tooth or over, Mr. Hunter for young sheep 2-tooth or under. Messrs. Bidwell and McMaster took the places in Romney Marsh. In merinos Mr. Yallance had all the prizes, beating sheep imported by himself with those bred by him. A smooth-skinned Berkshire boar, and a smooth-skinned Berkshire sow of Mr. Hunter’s, were amongst the exhibits that drew the attention of* those present who considered themselves judges, and got first prizes. For the first time there was a formal entry of implements. With one exception, those forwarded by Mr. E. W. Mills, of Wellington, were ticketed for first places. That exception was in single-furrow ploughs, where the prize fell to Jas. Bljthe, of Christchurch. Amongst the implements, the Wood international reaper commanded much attention. The* first prize for a set of harness was carried off by Mr. W. Lowes, and in reference to this the judge made the following notes - “I consider this exhibit worthy of special mention, it being manufactured of very superior material, and the workmanship being excellent.” The judges were, of cattle—J. Morrison, D. Buchanan, J. Sume. Horses—J. Stillborn, J. Drummond, D. MoMaster, J. Morrison. Sheep—J. Alexander, W. Buchanan, W. Mitchell, C. Pharazyn, J. G. Rockel. Implements—J. Harding, W. Buchanan. Harness—W, R. Hastwell. The secretary, Mr. Frethey, managed the details connected with the show so well that there was not the slightest hitch, and was most obliging in affording all possible information to the representatives of the Press. The stewards were Messrs. H. McMaster, W. Buchanan, E. Wylie, H. Bannister, H. Beetham, C. Beetham, and W. Beetham. At half-past two o’clock the judges, stewards, and others sat down to an excellent dinner prepared by Mr. Bannister, of the Club Hotel, and disposed of it in a fashion that testified to its good qualities. The following is a detailed list of the prizes : HORSES. Thoroughbred Entire—Kakapo, bred by Redwood, of Nelson, exhibited by Walter Morrison, Ist. Draught Entire Horses—Young Lofty, 4 years, A. Cookbnrn, Ist: Dainty Davie, 7 years (W- Boag, Canterbury). A. Cockburn, 2nd. Draught Brood Mares, any ago—Jess, 7 years, A. Cockburn, Ist: Damsel, A. Cockburn, 2nd. Draught 3 year old Filly or Colt.—Prince Charlie, foaled November 2, 1572 (W. Boag), K. Cockburn, Ist; Darling, A. Cockburn. 2nd. Two year old Draught Filly or Colt.—Filly, foaled Ctli October, 1573 (J. McKenzie), Messrs. Beetham. Yearling, Draught Filly, or Colt.—Filly, exhibited and bred by A. Cockburn, Ist. Hack Maro or Golding.—Warrior (0. MiUor), G. Drummond, Ist; Deceiver, J. Bidwell, 2nd. Pair of Plough Horses.—Farmer. 4 years (W. Speedy), Wainui (J. Livingston), Ist; pair horses, A. Cockburn, 2nd. Pony under 14 hands,—Bantam, C. A. Yallance, Ist; pony, owned by Mr. lorns, 2nd, • Extra exhibit, Koadster. —Mr. Lowes Quicksilver, Ist. Best Pony Stallion.—General Spec (J. Walker, Wanganui). Mr. lorns, Ist. SHORTHORN CATTLE. Koan Bull.—Eclipse. 5 years (J buiy), D. McMaster, Ist; white bull, o years (J. Ladbrook, Canterbury), A.C°cklj ur n_n<_l. . .. , R Two year old Bull— Eoan Bull, Manetho fit. Donehal. Victoria), D. McMaster. . , , Yearling Bull-Enchanter, by Father Christmas, dam Fairy, calved June 10, 1875, G. Hunter, Ist; Perfection by Father Christmas, dam hnowdrow, calved July 10,1575, G. Hunter, 2nd. ‘cow any ago.—Candour or Charmer (J. Gamble, Shouldbam, Thorpe, England), D. McMaster, Ist; Royal Princess, L 5 years (J. Page, Canterbury), A, Yallance, 2nd.

Bee?h'kmtTstl : n , "d“ re<1 -~ Elhibited by Messrs ‘ M«rrlTeetham!l f t r_Heiferbred aad «Wbitedb, wiU a 2nd, eifer '~ o ' R BidwiU> lst: d °. c - K- BidFat Bullocks.—Bred and exhibited by Messrs. Beetham, Ist and 2nd. * lesars. SHEEP. Merino Breed. Three Bams, 2-tooth or under.—Three rams lambed September-October, 1874, (C. A Variance) c’ A. Vallance, Ist: 3do do, (Wilson, Tasmania) C A. Vallance, 2nd. ‘ Best Earn, 2-tooth or under.—One ram, SeptemberOctober, IST4, (C. A. Vallance), C. A Valance, Ist: 1 do do, (Wilson, Tasmania), C. A. Vallance, 2nd. Three Rams, 4-tooth or over.—Three rams, shorn January 2S, 1875 (2 by Wilson, Tasmania; 1 by Tolmie, Canterbury), C. A. Vallance, Ist. Ram, 4-tooth or over.—One ram, shorn January 2S, 1575 (Tolmie, Canterbury), C. A. Vallance, Ist. Three Ewes, 2-tooth or under. —Three ewes, C. A. Vallance, Ist; 3do do, 2nd; • Ewe, 2-tooth or under.—One ewe, C. A. Vallance. Ist; do do, 2nd. Leicester Breed. Ram, --tooth or under.—One ram, G. Hunter, Ist. Three Ewes, 2-tooth or under.—Three ewes, G. Ilunter, Ist. Ewe, 2-tooth or under.—One ewe, G. Hunter, Ist. Cotswold Breed. Three Rams, 2-tooth or under.—Three rams (J. D, Canning), D. Donald, Ist. Ram, 2-tooth or under.—One ram, D. Donald. Ist. Ram, 4-tooth or over.—One ram, J. Bennett, Ist. Three Ewes, 2-tooth or under.—Three ewes G Hunter, Ist. Ewe, 2-tooth or under.—One ewe, G. Hunter. Ist. ‘ .Lincoln Breed. Three Rams, 2-tooth or under.—Three rams. G. Hunter, Ist ; 3 do, Messrs. Beetham, 2nd. Ram, 2-tooth or under.—One ram, G. Hunter. Ist - 1 ram (J. G. Rockel), A. W. Cabe, 2nd. Three Rams. 4-tooth or over.- Three rams, shorn November, 1874, Messrs, Beetham, Ist, Ram, 4-tooth or over.—Ram, shorn November, 1874, Messrs. Beetham, Ist; ram, shorn November, 1874, Messrs. Beetham, 2nd, Three Ewes, 2-tooth or under.—Three ewes G Hunter, Ist; 3 ewes, Messrs. Beetham, 2nd. Ewe, 2-tooth or under.—One' ewe (Hay Bros., Canterbury), D, McMaster, Ist; ewe, G. Hunter, 2nd. Three Ewes, 4-tooth or over.—Three ewes, shorn December 14, 1874, Messrs. Beetham, Ist; 3 ewes, shorn January, 1875 (H. Welch, Opaki), J. Morrison, 2nd. Ewe, 4-tooth or over.—One ewe, shorn November 27, 1874. Messrs. Beetham, Ist; 1 ewe, J. Gilligan, 2nd. ■ . b Ram, 2-tooth or under.—Ram, W. Lowes, Ist; ram, W. Lowes, 2nd. ' Ram, 4-tooth or over.—Ram, W. Lowes, Ist. Romney Marsh Breed. Three Ewes, 2-tooth or under.—Three ewes, C. R. Bidwill, Ist; 3 ewes, C. R. Bid will, 2nd. One Ewe, 2-tooth or under,—One ewe, C. R. Bidwill, Ist. JFat Sheep, Any Age or Breed. - Ten Sheep.—D. McMasters/ Ist; 10 sheep, D, McMasters, 2nd. ... BERKSHIRE PIGS. Best Berkshire, Pigs.—One smooth-skinned boar, farrowed in Wellington, July 9, 1875, G. Hunter, Ist; 1 boar (Hay, Bros., Canterbury), D. McMaster, 2nd. Best Berkshire Sow.—One smooth-skinned sow, farrowed in Wellington, 9th July, 1875, G. Hunter, Ist. Best Sow.—One sow (J. Tune, Canterbury), D, McMaster, Ist; one sow, aged 15 months (J, Corbett, Taita), F. G. F. Wilford, 2nd. POULTRY. Three Fowls, one male and two females.—Three bantams, H. Bannister. Ist; three silver Hamburg?, H. Bannister, Ist; three Spanish, W, Stuart Forbes, Ist; three white bantams, W. Stuart Forbes, Ist.IMFLEMENTS. Single Furrow Ploughs.—One single furrow plough (James Blythe, Christchurch), D. Donald, Ist. Pair Light Harrows.—Set No. 11 Howard’s harrows, E. W. Mills, ‘ highly commended. Chaffcutter.—Bonthall’s C. D. C. chaffcutter, E. W. Mills. Extra exhibits.—Smith and Grace’s chaffcutter, Ist horse-power, complete (2 horse) Ist; Wood’s International reaper, Ist. At an auction sale held after the show Mr. Hunter’s calves were' purchased by Messrs. Beetham and Rookel for 50 guineas and £SO respectively ; Mr. Gear bought a pen of fat bullocks at £lB a head; Mr. Pollock a pen of heifers at £l3 a head.