THE WAIRARAPA AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4897, 1 December 1876, Page 2

THE WAIRARAPA AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

BY TELEGRAPH.

(FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Fbathbrston, Friday. The Annual Agricultural and Pastoral Show was held this year at Tauherenikau, on the I racecourse, than which no more eligible site 'could be chosen, ocouping with respect to the city of Wellington and the out-districts a central position. The show was a brilliant success, and Wellington and the Wairarapa may well feel proud at the evident advance made even within a twelvemonth with respect to the most important object connected with their progress, and which alone can lead to their permanent prosperity. The show was hot only better than that of last year, but superior in every respect to anything ever seen since the first show, when the number of entries was 151 all told. This year shows a wide contrast, the entries being quite double that of last year. However, the show was not only numerically superior, but the quality of the exhibits was much higher, forming a subject: of general remark on the ground, and causing the greatest surprise and pleasure to be evinced by those who take an interest in these exhibitions.

The day broke fine, but became overpoweringly warm towards midday. The attendance was large, quite a thousand people being on the ground. There was also a considerable attendance of ladies, who honored the grandstand, and seemed to be entertained by the proceedings. There was a fine show of horseflesh, which came first on the list, and the competition was very close, giving the judges a great deal of trouble in deciding the awards. Of draught entires, as will be seen by the appended list of prize takers, Mr. Cockburn carried off first honors with a beautiful upstanding animal, with immense depth of chest and splendid quarters. The taker of the second prize, William Wallace, is half-brother to Lofty; he looked splendid, as'did that magnificent animal Emperor, (the property of Mr. George Hunter, M.H.8..) This latter did not take a prize. In one thing he had the disadvantage of being much older than the other stock of his class exhibited. It was the opinion of many that he would carry off an honor as he was brought on the ground, but the result was as stated. There was a fine display of thoroughbreds and light hacks and carriage horses. The magnificent white entire of the latter class (Troubador), belonging to Mr. Mitchell, may be mentioned, and a symmetrical bay; ' Mr. Barton had two pretty creamcolored ponies on the ground, and they were generally admired. The show of horses altogether was exceptionally good. The exhibitors of cattle came out well, and some of the finest beasts were contributed by Messrs. Beetham, who took the prize awarded for the largest bullock. They also carried off other honors, some shorthorn cattle winning them no small shares of the favors gained. In the direction of the prizes Mr. Hunter’s name appears frequently in the prize list. Ho contributed sqme of the most beautiful beasts in the pens devoted to cattle. A shorthorn bull calf of his that took first prize attracted a great deal of attention. This gentleman takes deep intefest: in these shows, always having dis-

played the utmost liberality and earnestness in promoting what has now become one of our legitimate institutions, growing stronger year by year. Other gentlemen may be mentioned as evincing the same spirit. ;; Mr. John Martin exhibited a good deal and carried off several prizes; also Messrs. Barton and McMaster, to whom the judges gave prizes. Mr. Bidwill was also a contributor, and took a pifze for three fat cattle—a collection in one i pen of fine beasts with splendid quarters and good coats. The judges asserted that the cattle were this year of a much .more valuable description than last year. • : In sheep—There was a capital show of long wools and shorn sheep. The number was considerably in excess of • last year, and the quality, especially with regard to some of Mr. Beetham’s Lincolns was superior to anything seen at the association’s shows before. Mr. Pharazyn was the largest prize taker in the Romney Marsh class; Mr. Barton and Mr. Bidwell also carried off honors. Mr, Gilligan exhibited the sheep, with fine staples, which he brought from the Christchurch Show. Mr. Hunter took several prizes for his Lincoln and Leicesters, ‘ which are well grown and ,generally . good sheep. Some Romneys and merihoea of Mr. Beetham’s were highly commended. Mr. Lowes’ exhibited a Romney Marsh ram, which took the first prize at the Christchurch Show, but he was not allowed to compete. Judges admitted its merits, but said it was so totally different a type to the others that they could not judge him in that class; therefore, Mr. Lowe had r not an opportunity of competing with his sheep. While on the subjectof sheep it maybe necessary to tender a word of praise to the committee, who deserve great credit for their exertions in getting up yesterday’s show, as does also the hard-working and obliging Mr. Breathy. It appears, however, that with regard to the sheep pens confusion (in some cases ‘almost inextriable) occurred, owing to the exhibitors being permitted to take complete possession of the pens, without being subjected to the supervision of stewards, who should have been there to watch instead of rendering it necessary for the secretary to be called from the office where he had quite sufficient to do, in order to settle some dispute or arrange some complication. As a consequence of the want to which I have referred, there occurred yesterday several awkward mistakes in penning the sheep. In one pen there were three old.broken-mouthed rams where there ought to have been two 2-tooth ewes. Then, again, the sheep were occasionally mixed .up, the result being that certain disqualifications were entered. In future shows it would be well to bear this in mind.

The pigs made a tolerably good show, Mr. Hunter being the largest prize-taker. The dog show was attractive, although the exhibits were not numerous. There were a fine brace of spaniels, the property of Mr. Wylie ; and one rabbit dog was of a very good breed, although apparently in rather poor condition. The poultry was rather meagre too, but this class does not generally show up well. There was a good stock of saddlery, the competitors being Messrs. Armstrong and Cameron. Both these gentlemen, as will be seen, took first prizes. The miscellaneous department was about as good .as last year, and did not of course demand so much attention as the more prominent exhibits.

Before leaving the introductory portion of my report, I would remark that among several on the ground yesterday dissatisfaction was expressed that tickets were not placed on the pens, showing the breed of cattle or sheep, and the name of the owner and exhibitor. This ought to be done for the convenience of visitors, and would facilitate the work of the judges also. The only pens properly marked yesterday were those of Mr. Hunter, who, I presume, must have gone to the expense of having cards printed for himself. However, these are minor matters entirely, and should not lead us for a moment to forget the great success of the show of 1876 and if the improvements at the next show corresponds with that of this year on the last, -it will he a good thing for the Wellington districts, tor such institutions as this act very much as a dial plate, which indicates at intervals the condition of the country from time to time, and has, moreover, the wholesome effect of creating that spirit of rivalry which in every degree of life tends so much towards the elevation of the individual and the prosperity of the whole In connection with the show, I may mention the services rendered by Mr. Jackson and family, of Stonestead Farm, who were kind enough to provide some very excellent music during the day. Mr. Lucas offered some fleece and sheep at public auction during the afternoon, and Mr. Girdlestone also held a sale of horses and sheep. At about half-past five the people began to leave the . ground, which soon afterwards became deserted. The following is a list of prizes : HORSES. THOROUGH BRED. Class I—Stallion, over 4 years: First prize, IV. Morrison ; second prize, J. O. Hayward. Class 2 —Colt, foaled since July 1, 1873: No entries. Class B—Colt, foaled since July 1, 1874: No entries. Class 4- Colt, foaled since July X, 1875: Noaward. Class s—Mare in foal, or with foal at foot: First prize. J; McAra: second prize. J. O. Hayward. Class 6—Filly, foaled since July 1, 1873: Noentrtes. Class 7—Filly, foaled since July 1,1874 : No entries. Class B—Filly,B—Filly, foaled since July 1,1875: No entries. DRAUGHT. Class D—Stallion over 4 years: First prize, A. Cockburn ; second prize, W. Morrison. Class 10—Colt foaled since July 1, 1873: There was only one entry, that of James McAra, which was highly commended. Class 11—Colt foaled since July 1, 1874: No prize was awardedan entry by B. Yuille was highly commended.

Class 12 —Colt foalsd since July 1, 1875 : No award. Class 13—Dry Mare 4 years: First prize, P. Tancred; second prize, D. Knight. Class 14—Mare with foal, or with foal at foot: No award. .

Class 15—Filly foaled since July 1,1873: No entries. ' Class 16—Gelding foaled since. July 1," 1873: No entries. .

Class 17—Filly foaled since July 1.1871: First prize, B. Robinson ; second prize, R. Yuille. Class 18—Gelding foaled since July 1, 1874 : No entries. • ■ . Class 19—Filly foaled since July 1,1875: No entries. Class 20—Gelding foaled since July 1, 1876: No entries. Class 21—Pair of Plough Horses, harnessed : The only entry was that of P, Tancred, which was highly commended. MISCELLANEOUS HORSES. Class 22—Roadster Stallion: First prize, W. Mitchell; second prize, S. Gedding; special prize, Richard Barton. Class 23—Hackney Mare in foal, or with foal at foot: No award. Class- 24—Carriage Mare or Gelding : M. F. Baird, highly commended. Class 25—Hack Mare or Gelding: First prize, H. Gillies ; second prize, Alexander Gillies. ; Class 20—Pony Stallion, under 14 hands : First prize, R. Barton ; 'second prize, B. Barton. Clause 27—Boy’s Pony, under 13 hands: There wore six entries, but no prize was awarded. CATTLE. PURE-BRED CATTLE. Class I—Bull, any age: No entry. Class 2—Bull, calved since Ist July, 1873: First prize, D. MoMaster. . Class 3—Bull, calved .‘since Ist July, 1874: First prize, D. McMaster; second prize, J. Martin. Class 4—Bull, calved since Ist July, 1875; First prize, D. McMaster : second prize, D. McMaster. Class 6—Bull, calved since Ist July, 1876 : No entry. Class 6—Cow, any age: First prize, D. McMaster; second prize. J. Martin. Class 7—Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1873: The only entry was by J. Martin ; but no prize was awarded, as the rules concerning pedigree were not conformed to. Class B—Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1874: First prize, J. Martin. Class o—Heifer, calved since Ist Ju.y, 1875: First prize, D. MoMaster. Class 10—Heifer, calved since lit July, 1876: First prize, M, McMaster; second prize. J. Martin.

CATTLE HOT THOROUGHBRED. Class 11.—Bull, any age : No entries. , Class 12—Bull, calved since July 1,1873: No entries. Class IS—Bull, calved since July 1,1874: No entries. Class 14—Ball, calved since July 1, 1875: No entries. Class 15—Bull, calved since July I,' 1870: No entries. Class 16—Cow, any age :No entries. , . - Class 17—Heifer, calved since July 1,18/3: Messrs. Beetham highly commended. Class 18—Heifer, calved since July 1.1874: Messrs. Beetham highly commended. , ■ , ' . . Class 19—Heifer,calved since July 1,1875: Noentnes. Class 20— since July 1,1876: No entries: CATTLE ANY BREED. ■ . Class 21—Bull any age: First prize, B. YuiUe; second prize, C. B. Bidwell, who also was highly comClass 22—8u1l calved since July 1, 1873 : No entry. Class 23—8u1l calved since July 1, 1874: No award. Class 24—8u1l calved since July 1; 1875: First prize, O. Hunter; second prize, D. McMaster. , Class 25-Cow any age: First prize, Messrs. Beetham : second prize, J. Martin. Class 20—Milch Cow: First prize, Messrs. Beetham; second prize, Messrs. Beetham. ' Class 27—Heifer calved since July 1, 1873: Flrat prize, Messrs. Beetham; second prize, Messrs. Beetham,

Class 28-Heifer calved since July X, 1874; NO' entries. Class 29 —Heifer calved since July 1, 1875: Noentries. FAT CATTLE. Class 30—Bullock: First prize, Messrs. Beetham; second prize, Messrs. Seetham. Class 31—Heifer: First prize, Messrs. Beetbazn ; second prize, P. Hume. Class 32 —Veal Calf not exceeding eight weeks old, and for butchers* purposes only; No entries. SHEEP. MERINO SHEEP.—<UNSHORN). Class I—3 Bams, 2 tooth or under: First prize, C. A. Vallance. Class 2—l Bams, 2 tooth or under: First prize, C. A. Vallance; second prize, C. A. Vallance. Class 3—3 Bams, 4 tooth or over:- First prize, G< M, Waterhouse; second prize, C, A. Vallance. Class 4—l Bam, 4 tooth or over: First prize, G. M, Waterhouse: second prize, C. A. Vallance. Class 5—3 Ewes, 2 tooth or under. First prize, C. A, Vallance; second prize, K. Barton., Class 6—l Ewe, 2 tooth or under: First prize, C.' A Vallance; second prize, B. Barton.. Class 7—3 Ewes, 4 tooth or over: First prize, C. A. Vallance; second prize, C. A. Vallance. Class B—l Ewe, 4 tooth or over: First prize, C.‘A Vallance; second prize, C. A,'Vallance. '■ LEICESTER SHEEP.—(CNSHORN). Class 9—3 Bams, 2 tooth or under; First prize, Q* Hunter. Class 10—1 Bam, 2 tooth or under: O. Hunter. Class 11—3 Bams, 4 tooth or over: No entries. Class 12 —1 Bam, 4 tooth or over; James Dbnald had two entries; only a second prize was awarded. • Class 13 —3 Ewes, 2 tooth or under: First prize, G Hunter. Class 14—1 Ewe, 2 tooth or under: First'- prize, G. Hunter ; second prize, D. McMaster. Class 15—3 Ewes, 4 tooth or over: No entries. Class 16—1 Ewe, 4 tooth or over: No entries. COTSWOLD SHEEP—UNSHORN. Class 17—3 Bams, 2-tooth or under: -First prize, J. D, Canning ; second prize, G. Hunter. Class 18—1 Bam; 2-tooth or under: First prize, J. D. Canning; second prize, G, Hunter. Class 19—3 Bams, 4-toofch or ; over: First prize, J. D. Canning. Class 20 —1 Bam, 4-tooth or over: First prize, J. D. Canning; second prize, G. M. Waterhouse. Class 21—3 Ewes, 2-tooth or under: First prize* G. Hunter, Class 22—1 Ewe, 2-tooth or under: First prize, G. Hunter. Class 23—3 Ewes, 4-tooth or over: First ptize, G. M* Waterhouse. Class 24—1 'Ewe, 4-tooth or oven First prize, G. M. Waterhouse. , (Also highly commended). LINCOLN SHEEP—UNSHORN. Class 25 —3 Bams, 2-tooth or under: First prize, .J, Gilligan: second prize, J. Gilligan. .Class 26 —1 Bam, 2-tooth or under: First prize, J. Gilligan; second prize, J. Gilligan. Class 27 —3 Bams, 4-tooth or over: No entries. Class 28—1 Bam, 4-tooth or over: First prize, Messrs. Beetbam; second prize, J. Gilligan. Class 29—3 Ewes, 2-tooth or under: First prize, . 0. and B. McMaster; second prize, G. Hunter. Class 30 —1 Ewe. 2-tooth or under: First prize, H. and B. McMaster; second prize, G. Hunter. Class 31—3 Ewes, 4-tooth or. over: First prize, Messrs. Beetham; second prize, Messrs. Beetham. Class 32—1 Ewe, 4-tooth or over: No first prize awarded: second prize. Messrs. Beetham. ROMNBV MARSH SHEEP—(UNSHORN.) Class 33—3 Bams, 2-tooth or under: First prize, C. Pharazyn; second prize, C. Pharazyn. Class 34—3 Bam, 2-tooth or under: First prize, CPhkrazyn; second prize, C. Pharazyn. Class 35 —S Bams, 4-tooth dr over: First prize, C, B, Bidwell: second prize, H. Braithwaite. Class 36—1 Bam, 4-tooth or over: First prize, C. B. Bidwell; second prize, C. R. Bidwell. . . Class 37 —3 Ewes, 2-tooth or under: First prize, C. R. Bidwell; second prize, G: R. Bidwell. Class 38—1 Ewe, 2-tooth or. under: First prize, W* Lowes; second prize, C. R. Bidwell. . Class 39—3 Ewes, 4-tooth or over: First prize. R, Barton; second prize, C. R. Bidwell. Class 40 —l Ewe 4-tooth or over: First prize, C. B. Bidwell; second prize, B. Barton. PAT SHEEP—(SHORN.) ; Class 41—10 Fat Merino Sheep (any age): No entry. Class 42 —10 Fat Sheep (of any age and breed): First prize, Messrs. Beetham; second prize, Messrs. Beetham. ' .. PIGS. Class I—Berkshire Boar: First prize, G. Hunter; second prize, J. Wilkie. ( . Class 2—Berkshire Sow: First prize, G. Hunter; second prize, G. Hunter. Class 3 —Boar of any breed: No entry. * Class 4—Sow of any.breed: First prize, J. J. Wilord; second prize, J. H. Corbett. Class s—Litter of Pigs of not less than six, and not over two months old: First prize. C. Gundy. i POULTRY. Class I—Geese: No entry. | Class 2 —Turkeys: No entry. ! Class 3 —Ducks: No entry. Class 4—Dorking Fowls: No entry. Class s—Cochin China Fowls: No entry- ( Class 6—Hamburg Fowls: No entry. , Class 7—Poland Fowls: No entry, • ’ 1 Class B—Game Fowls: No entry. ’ Class 9—Bantams:'No entry. t Class 10—Guinea Fowls: No entry. Class 11—Brahma Fowls: First prize, D. McMaster; sc ond prize, M. F. Baird. Class 12—The best pair of Fowls for Culinary Pur* [ poses (dressed): No entry. Class 13—The best pair of Ducks, same condition; No entry. ; | IMPLEMENTS. ' . Class I—Single Furrow Plough: First prize, F. Bay, Masterton, maker and exhibitor. ! Class 2—Double Furrow Plough: No entries. Class 3—Subsoil Plough; No entries. [ Class 4—'Pair of Heavy Harrows : No award. I Class s—Pair of Light Harrows: No entry. Class 6—Pair of Chain Harrows: No entry. Class 7—Farm Cart: No entry. • Class B—Singleß—Single Buggy, New Zealand make, with ox without hood: No award. Class 9—Chaffcutter: No entries. Class 10—Best Collection of Husbandry Tools: No . entries. , . Class 11—Woolpress; No entries. Class 12 —Heaping Machine: No entries, ' Class IS—Mowing Machine : No entries. Class 14—Wronght-iron Field Gate 10ft. long. No ’ entries. ‘ ~ . i . . • - Class 15—Chum: No entries. . Class 16—curd Mill: No entries. Class 17—Cheese Press: No entries. Class IS—Best Set of Three Cheese Vats, ISlbs., 201b5., and SOlbs., New Zealand made.- No entries. Class 19—Best Two Butter Kegs, 601bs. and. lOOIbs.: No entries.. Class 20—Best Tallow Cask, scwt.: No entries. - Class 21—Best Wheelbarrow: No entries. ' Class 22—Best Set of Cart leading and shaft, Wellington made First prize,- R. R. Armstrong. Class 23—Best Collection of Saddlery and Harness, New Zealand made: Armstrong and Cameron were both awarded prizes, on the ground that whilst one showed slightly better quality the other had the largest collection. Class 24—Bricks, in quantities of 100: No entry. 1 ■ MISCELLANEOUS. , 1 Class I—Salt Butter, in kegs, not less than 601b5.: First prize, C. Fenwick. ■ Class 2—s6lbs. Cheese, in one or more cheeses: No entry. Class 3—Bacon, ham, not less than Jcwt.; No entry. Glass 4—Fletch of Bacon, not less than Jcwt.; No entry. Class s—Best fleece of Merino Wool: No entry. Class 6—Best fleece of Long Wool: No award, boos. Rabbit Dogs: Edward Wylie and T. Kempton.