THE WAIRARAPA SHOW.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5508, 21 November 1878, Page 2

THE WAIRARAPA SHOW.

BY TELEGRAPH. (FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.) Carterton, Wednesday. Patron : His Excellency the Governor. President: Charles Pharazyn, Esq. Vice-President: AY. AY. Beetham. Esq. General Committee: Messrs. R. Barton, J. Bennett. AY. C. Buchanan, D. Donald, J. Drummond, S. Kempton, jun., F. G. Mooro, D. McMaster. B. P. Berry, T. Telford. IT. H. Beetham, J. O. Bidwell, Barton Boys. J. Donald, G. H. Bister-Kaye, A. Matthews, T. H. Murray, H. McMaster, J. P, Russell, and R. G. AVlUiams. Secretary: Mr. AY. Stuart Forbes. Judges.—Blood Horses: Messrs. James Armstrong, t ’^ au ,m A., Higgle. Draught Horses; Messrs. J. E. Thomson. D. Scott, and J. Stillborn. Cattle : Messrs. John Morrison, AVallace Smith, and D. Peto. Sheep; Merino—Messrs. J. Armstrong. T, Mackay. and J. Strang; Longwool—Messrs. AV. Brewer and Common. Pigs: Messrs. Burton Boys. C. Cuniy, sen., and AVm. Compton. Poultry; Messrs. Burton Boys and AYm. Compton. Dogs: Messrs. P. F. Tanered and Burton Boys. Implements: Messrs. J. Harding and F. Grey. Stewards in Attendance.—Blood Horses: Messrs. Gr. H. Xiister-Rayc, H. McMaster, and J. Drummond. Draught Horses: Messrs. R. Donald, A. Matthews,

James Donald, and James Haye. Cattle: Messrs! AY. C. Buchanan, N. Grace, H. Gillies, and H. Braithwaite: Sheep: Messrs. T. Telford, E. AYyllie, AYalter Mace, and H. R. Bunny. Pigs: Messrs. Walter Perry and S. Barlow. Implements : Messrs. R. Fairbrother and T. Moore.

The first annual show oE the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society took place to-day, and passed off most successfully in every respect, a fact which augurs tvell for the future of the society under its new constitution. For some years past it seems the association has had a somewhat checkered career. At one time the exhibitions v-'ero always held at or near Featherston, but local jealousies arose, followed by an agreement to differ, and the formation of two societies, one for the upper part of the Valley and the other for the lower. This plan did not long succeed. It was found that the shows created little or no interest, competition flagged, and very inferior stock found its way into the yards. Therefore an amalgamation was decided upon, and Carterton being considered the central township of the district was selected as the place at which exhibitions should take place. The office-bearers of the new association, probably considering it desirable to give some finality to the new arrangement in order to prevent bickerings in the future, at once purchased, at a cost of about £-100, ten acres of ground close to the projected railway station, and on this site have erected substantial yards, fences, pavilions, and other conveniences necessary for the proper conduct of the society’s operations. The ground when purchased was heavily timbered, but by the aid of dynamite more than half of it was speedly cleared. The arrangement of the yards, &o. is on a plan prepared by Mr. F. H. Moor. The cattle pens constructed for the show covered an area of 15,300 square feet, and the sheep pens 9750 square feet ; but when the entries closed it was found this would not be sufficient accommodation, and men were put on, and have been Averting day and night in the meantime, to erect extra yards. The Carterton people appear fully to appreciate the honor and the advantage likely to accrue to them by reason of the association having made their township its home and local habitation. The place for a few days has been galvanised into a condition of bustle and activity unprecedented in its history. A couple o£ triumphal arches span the main street, flags flutter in every direction, and all the business establishments are highly decorated, some expressing, by appropriate mottoes over their doors, their complete satisfaction with the new order of things. The morning was beautifully fine, but rain came ou between 11 and 12, and continued all day with more or less severity. A tolerably large number of visitors from Wellington were present, and probably there would have been more had the railway excursion fares been arranged earlier. This was done on Monday, and the requisite notice was not before the public long enough. The rain had a great effect on the attendance of visitors from the adjacent townships. His Excellency the Governor and suite, who had arrived at Featherston the previous afternoon by special train on a visit to Mr. Charles Pharazyn, were driven up to Carterton by that gentleman, and arrived about noon. They Avere met under a triumphal arch at the entrance to the township by a procession composed of friendly societies and school children. His Excellency was welcomed to the district by Mr. Fairbrother, Chairman of the Local Board, and conducted to Evans' Marquis of Normanby Hotel, where appartments had been engaged. After a brief stay the party Avere conducted to the show grounds,' preceded by a band of music, and were met at the gates by the committee. His Excellency was shown round the yards, and Avas very complimentary on the appearance oE the stock and structure oE the yards. The show is on all hands admitted to be the best that has yet taken place in the Wairarapa. The horse department was well filled, a strong Eeatnre being the large number oE useful hacks and roadsters on the ground. In all these classes there was very keen competition. The cattle entries were also numerous, and the pens Avere full of the best bred animals that have-fever been exhibited in the valley. The fat cattle were especially good, and the competition was so keen that the judges had very great difficulty in making their awards. Among the extra stock were some splendid heifers brought fonvard for exhibition only by Messrs. Woods, Crosbie, and Co., of Wellington. The sheep show quite exceeded expectation, many competent judges declaring they had seen nothing better in the colony so far as fineness, length, closeness of staple, and purity of breeding went, but at the same time expressing the opinion that sufficient care was not taken in feeding in order to secure largeness of frame. There was a poor shoAV of pigs and poultry, both as to number and quality, and the same might be said of dogs. The poorness of the implement display Avas a subject of general remark, and was referred to at the luncheon. A thrashing machine, a horse-power and a hand chaff-cutting machine, tAvo or three ploughs, and one or two other such items, composed the collection. There Avas an utter absence of any of the labor-saving machinery which is now brought into use in agricultural districts of any importance—Canterbury for instance. In the miscellaneous department there was a good display of local made saddlery, a couple of exhibits of New Zealand brewed ale and porter, and two or three good samples of fresh and potted butter, but there was no competition in any of the items worth speaking of. The reaping match was shorn of a good deal of its interest owing to the heavy state of the ground. There were fourteen entries, and the winner turned up in Mr. N. Beetham’s Boots. McMaster’sWhatakahi and McKenzie’s Castaway tied for second places. The jumping Avas not high, on account of the condition of the ground. The arrangements made by the committee were excellent, and all concerned Avith the exhibition deserve the greatest credit.

The president of the society gave a prize of the value of 10 guineas to the winner of the greatest number of points in sheep. The New „ Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Com- *£

pany offered prizes to the value of 5 guineas for the best long-wooled ram or ewe, and one of 5 guineas for the best merino ram or ewe. Mr. Hislop, jeweller, Wellington, offered a prize of the value of 10 guineas to the winner of the greatest number of points in horses, to be competed for as the champion prize. The society also offered a champion prize, a cup value 15 guineas, to bo presented to the winner of the greatest number of prizes, to be counted as follows, viz.:—Commended, 1 ; highly commended, 2 ; second prize, 3 ; first prize, 4; special prize, 5. However, the points will not be calculated until to-morrow. The ordinary class prizes are as follow’s ; Horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs—First prize, a silver medal (or its value in cash; second prize, certificate. Poultry—JTirst prize, 10s.; second prize, Es. Dogs First prize, 205.; second prize, 10s. Produce—First prize, 10s.; second prize, ss. Harness—First prize, 20s. ; second prize, 10s. Annexed is the prize list: — HOUSES. thoroughbred: Class I—Stallion over four years.—let prize, P. P. Tailored, Tho Premier, bora IS7O, byMalton, dam Revoke, bred by IVebb, Christchurch; 2nd, E. Buckridge, Mangle, by Traducer. dam .Plat Iron, bred by S. Nosworthy, Esq., Canterbury. BRAUGUT. Class 9—Stallion over four years.-Ist prize, Wallet McKenzie, Sir Win. Wallace, bred by W. Boag, Canterbury; 2nd, E. Buckndgo. Pride of Canterbury. 4 years by Glcnboy. dam Jean, bred by J. Marshall, Canterbury : highly commended, Walter Morison, Young Canterbufy, 8 yearn bred by W. Boat. Class 12— Colt foaled since Ist July, 1877.—15 t, John Morison, Bob Boy, February 1577, bred by ex*”ciass 13—Dry Mare over four years.— -Ist prize, John Hodge, Clydesdale; 2nd, W. C. Buchanan, Kate, bred by J. Macfadano, Canterbury. Class U—Marc in foal or with foal at foot.—lst prize, Walter Morison, Blossom, 7 yea”. *t ‘. 00t to Young Canterbury, bred by J. Marshall, Canterbury : 2nd, P, F. Tancrcd, Gipsy, born 1870, bred m Canterbury. , , Class 15—Filly foaled since Ist July, 187o.—1st prize, B. Cockbura, Darling, bora December. 1575. 1 Class 18—Gelding foaled since Ist July, IST6.—Commended, W. C. Buchanan.

MISCELLANEOUS. Class 24—Entire Pony, any ago. 13 hands or under. —lst prize, J. E. Morrison (Akite"), Foam ; 2nd, Richard Burton, bred by Captain Carlyon, Napier; highly commended, Richard Burton, bred by Captain Carlyon, Napier. Class 25—Pony, mare or gelding, under IS handlist prize, 0. R. Bidwoll, Sylpho, bred by Captain Carlyon, Napier; 2nd, G- Phillips, grey gelding, bred by Captain Carlyon, Napier, Class 20—" Weight-carrying Hack, any age, up to 10 alone.—lst prize, C. R. Bidwoll, Lottery, bred by J. Watt, Wanganui; 2nd, R. Gillies, Dido; commended, H. R. Bunny, Wairoa, b g, bred by J. V. Smith. Class 27—Ljght-weight Hack.—lst prize, J. Morrison (Aklteo), Fishhook; 2nd, 11, Gillies, Rowdy; highly commended, T. Conswell, Spec, by Clymens, bred by exhibitor; commended, Cockburn Hood, Punch. „ , Class 23 -Best Lady's Hack, in side-saddle and ridden.—lst prize, 0. It. Bidwoll, Blanch, bred by Dr. Knight; 2nd, Miss Smith. Kautero, by Clymenus highly commended, H. R, Bunny, Fetchor. t Class 29—Pair of Buggy Horses, in harness.—lst prize, Hastweli, Macara, and Co. Class 31—Hack Mare in foal, or with foal at foot.— Ist prize, Haatwoll, Macara, and Co.; 2nd, J. Strang, son., in foal to Premier; highly commended, T. Hooker. Class 32—Best Mare for breeding weight-carrying hacks, in foal or foal at foot.—lst prize, John Macara; 2nd, Messrs. Beetham, Dagmar ; highly commended, X>. Kimberley, Queen of Scots, bred by D. Haggerty. CATTLE. smortuork. Class I—Bull, any ago.—lst prize. D. McMastcr, Red Prince 2nd, rising 5 years, by Prince Frederick, bred by T. Bell, Southland; 2nd. Donald Donald, Yeoman (see Herd Book), bred by Bishop Hadfleld. Class 2—Bull, calved since Ist July, 1875.—Highly commended, J. Strang, Manager, 3 years, by EcPpse, bred by Messrs. Beetham. Class 3—Bull, calved since Ist July, IS7G.—lst prize, G. Hunter, King of May, born July 30,1870, by Father Christmas, dam Second Queen of May, bred by exhibitor. Class 4—Bull, calved since Ist July, 1877.—15 t prize, G. Hunter, Twins, born April 12, 1878, by Father Christmas, dam 3rd Queen of May, bred by exhibitor; 2nd, D. McMaster, Signor, born March 29,1878, by Red Prince 2nd, bred by exhibitor; highly commended. G. Hunter, 2nd King of May. born July 15, 1877, by Father Christmas, dam 2nd Queen of May, bred by exhibitor. Class 6—Cow, any ago. In calf or calf at foot. —Ist prize, D. McMaster, Royal Princess, born December, 1871, by Count, of Oxford, bred by J. Page ; 2nd, G. Hunter, Princess of May, born 1871, dam Queen of May; highly commended, G. Hunter, Second Queen of May,'born 1854. by Crippledick, dam Queen of May; commended, Beetham, Emma 2nd, No. 25, born 1872, by Albert, bred by exhibitor. Class C—Cow, any age, dry.—lst prize. Beetham, Primrose No. 41, 1872; 2nd. G. Hunter, Marchioness of May, 1375, by Father Christmas, (lam Queen of May; commended, Beetham, Lucy No. 50, 1874, by Yeoman. (Baas 7—Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1875.—15 t prize, George Hunter, Second Shadow, August 27, 1875, by Father Christmas, dam Shadow, bred by exhibitor ; 2nd, D. McMaster, Phoebe, October 11,1875, by Eclipse; highly commended, George Hunter, Lady Ashbrldgo 4th. July 24, 1875. by Duke of Oxford (33,703), dam Mary Stuart (27,693), bred by Joseph Robinson, Herts; commended, Beetham, Duchess 4tb, No. 10, December 2,1875, by Magistrate. .Class B—Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1876.—15 t prize. If. McMaster, Manilla, October 5, 1876, by Manetho: 2nd, George Hunter, Third Shadow, July 22, 1576, by Father Christmas, dam Shadow; commended, George Hunter, Countess of May, October 2,1870, by Father Christmas, dam sth Queen of May; highly commended, Beetham, No. 97, September 30," 1876, by Yeoman. Class o—Heifer,0 —Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1877.—15 t prize, D. McMaster, Toi Toi, December 15,1877 ; 2nd, George Hunter, Fourth Shadow, July 4,1877. by Father Christmas, dam Shadow ; highly commended, George Hunter, 2nd Princess of May, July 10,1877, by Father Christmas, dam Princess of May: commended, D. McMaster, Kapai, December 18, 1877, by Manetho. ANT OTHER BREED. Class 10—Boll, any age.—lst prize, R- Cockburn, Duke of Perth, bred by W. Boag; 2nd, Angus McMaster, Planet, by Eclipse, bred byD. McMaster. Class 23—Cow. any age.—lst prize, D. McMaster, White Rose; 2nd, F. G. Moore, Blossom, bred by C. R. Miller; highly commended. D. McMaster, Roony ; commended, F. G. Moore, Cherry, bred by C. K. Miller. Class 24—Milch Cow.—lst prize, Thomas Moore, bred by W. Challis. Class 27 —Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1877.—15 t prize, D. McMaster, Bird. TXT CATTLE. Class 2S —One Bullock.—lst prize, Beetham ; highly commended, D. McMaster, bred by J. Humo ; commended, C. R. Bidwell. Class 29—Two Bullocks.—lst prize, Beetham ; 2nd, Beetham: highly commended, D. McMaster, bred by McMaster and Hume. Class SO—One Heifer or Cow.—lst prize, Beetham; 2nd, Beetham. Class 31—Two Heifers or Cows.—lst prize, Beetham. « SHEEP. MERINO, UNSHORN; Class 3—Two Rams, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, J. M. Waterhouse, shorn November, 1877 ; 2nd, Beetham. Class 4—One Ram, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, J, M. Waterhouse ; 2nd, Beetham. Class 6—One Ewe, 2-tooth or under. —Ist prize, J. j M. Waterhouse, November, 1877; commended, Beetham. Class 7—Two Ewes, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, Richard Barton, December 10,1877. LEICESTER, UNSHORN. Class 10—Two Rams, 2-tooth or under.—lst and 2nd prizes, George Hunter, never shorn. Class 11—One Ram, 2-tooth or under,—lst and 2nd prizes, George Hunter, never shorn. Class 12—2 Rams, 4-toofch or over.—lst prize, George Hunter, December 3,1877. Class 13—One Ram, 4-tooth or over—lst and 2nd prizes, George Hunter, December 3, 1877, bred by John Barton, Malton. Class 14 —Two Ewes, 2-tooth or under.—lst and 2nd prizes, George Hunter, never shorn. Class 15—One Ewe, 2-tooth or under.—lst and 2nd prizes, George Hnnter, never shorn. Class 16—Two Ewes, 4-tooth or over.—lst and 2nd prizes, George Hunter, December 3, 1877. Class 17—One Ewe, 4-tooth or over.—lst and 2nd prizes, George Hnnter, December 3, 1877. Class 13—Two Ewes, with Leicester lambs at foot. —lst and 2nd prizes, George Hunter, December 3, 1877. COT3WOLD, UNSHORN, Class 19—Two Rams. 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, J. M. Waterhouse; 2nd, P. F. Tancred. Class 26—One ram, 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, P. F. Tancred; 2nd, G. M. Waterhouse. Class 21—Two rams. 4-tooth or over.—lab prize, O. M. Waterhouse, November 1877; 2nd, Joseph Bennett, December 15, 1877, bred by Canning, Napier, and G. Hunter, Wellington. Class 22—One ram, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, G, Hunter, December 3, 1877: 2nd, Joseph Bennett, December 15, 1877, bred by Withers, Nelson. CljUis 23—Two ewes, 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, G. M. Waterhouse, never shorn; 2ml, P.F. Tancred. Class 24—One ewe, 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, G. M. Waterhouse; 2nd, P. F. Tancred; highly commended, P. F. Tancred. • Class 26—Two ewes, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, P. F. Tancred, December, 1877 ; 2nd, G. Hunter. December 3,1877. Class 26 —One ewe, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, P. F, Tancred, December, 1877; 2nd, Donald Donald. Class 27—Two ewes, with Cotswold lambs at foot. —lst prize, G. Hunter, December 3, 1877; 2nd, G. Hunter, December 3, 1677. LINCOLNS, UNSHORN. Class 23—Two rams, 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, W. C. Buchanan; 2nd, G. Hunter. Class 29—One ram, 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, W. C, Buchanan ; 2nd, G. Hunter. Class SO—Two rams, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, Beetham; 2nd, W. 0. Buchanan, November, 1877, bred by N.Z. and A. Land Company; highly commended, O. Hnnter, December 3, 1877. Class 31—Ono Ram. 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, Beethams, bred by Wright, Lincolnshire; 2nd, W. C. Buchanan, November, 1877 : commended, George Hunter, December 3, 1877, bred b/ Kirkham. Class 32—Two Ewes, 2-tooth or under,—lst prize, W. 0. Buchanan; 2nd, D. McMaster, bred by 11. and D. McMaster. Class 33—One Ewe, 2-tooth or under. —lst prize, D, McMaster; 2nd, W. C. Buchanan. Class 34—Two Ewes, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, J. Strang, sen,, bred by N.Z. and A. Land Co.: 2nd, W. C. Buchanan, November, 1377, bred by N.Z. and A. Land Co. Class 35—One Ewe, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, W. C. Buchanan, bred by N.Z. and A. Land Co.; 2nd, J. Gilligan, December 20, 1877. Class 86—Two Ewes, with Lincoln Lambs at foot —. Ist prize, J. Strang, sen., bred by N.Z. and A. Land Co.; 2nd, W. 0. Bachanan, November, 1877. ROMNEY 3IARHH, UNSHORN. Clxza 37—Two Rams, 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, Richard Barton ; 2nd, C. Pharazyn. Class 38—One Ram, 2-tooth orunder,—lst prize, A. and H, Braithwaite; 2nd, Richard Barton. Class 39—Two Rams, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, Rhodes Donald. December 1, 1877, bred by J. 0. Bidwell: 2nd, A. and H. Braithwaite, December, 1877, bred by Ludlara. ' Class 40—One Ram, 4-tooth or over —lst prize, Rhodes Donald. December 1,1877, bred hy J. 0. Bidwell; 2nd, C. Pharazyn. December 17, 1877. Class 41—Two Ewes, 2-tooth or under,—lst prize, C. Pharazyn. Class 42—One Ewe, 2-tooth or over,—lst prize, C. Pharazyn. Class 44—One Ewe, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, Rhodes Donald, December 18,1877. bred by J. 0. Bidwell; 2nd, C. Pharazyn. Class 45—Two Ewes, with Romney Marsh Lambs at foot.—lst prize, Rhodes Donald, December. 1877. bred by J. O. Bidwell; 2nd, A. and 11. Braithwaite, December, 1877; commended, Richard Barton, December, 1877. SHORN. Class 47—Ten Sheep of any ago or breed.—lst prize, D. McMaster; 2nd, Beethams; highly commended, Beethams; commended, Beethams. PIGS. Class I—Boar, Long-haired Berkshire.—Special prize, Beethams, bred by Canning. Nelson. Claes 3—Boar, Smooth-haired Berkshire.—Commended, T. Evans, bred by J. Smith. Class 4—Sow, Smooth-haired Berkshire.—Commended, Hestor and Taylor. POULTRY. Class s—Dorking Fowls.—let prize, A. Elkins. C ass o—Spanish Fowls,—Special prize. A. Elkins. Class 11—Game Fowls-lst prize, A, Elkins. Class 12—Bantams— Commended, A. Elkins Class 14—Brahma Fowls-Commendcd, A. Elkins. DOGS. Class I—Greyhound—Special prize, C. H ListerKayo, pair beagles, bred by Thomas Kempton; highly commended, James Macara, pair greyhound sluts ■ commended, Beethams, ditto. ’ Class 3 Terriers, for rabbit purposes—Special prize Hester and Taylor, smooth-haired terrier. Imported; special prize, Beethams, bred by Sum. Mason; Ist prize, James Macara, Scotch terrier; 2nd, J. M, Olrdlestone, bull terrier slut Rose, imported from Sydney, IMPLEMENTS. Class 2—Heavy single furrow swing plough—Commended, Arthur FlskT b Class 3—Heavy single furrow wheel plough—lst . W ft l^ r Franclß, double furrow plough, made byEeia ami Gray; 2nd, \V.Hodder, doublo furrow ■fisk* 1 '* 1 ' lnaC ° exhibitor; commended, Arthur ® -Broadcast sowing machine—lst priso, ArUnit Fisk. Class 17—Thrashing machine -Ist prize, Walter Francis, made by Hornsby and Sons 1 Tods-Hlghly Chaff Cutler—Highly com- ~ mt “r;r r ch * «•*

MISCELLANEOUS. PROVINCIAL PRODUCE. Class 2 Fresh butter, not less than 31bs.—1st prize, R. Gooden; 2nd, John Smith. • , Class o—Set of Cart Harness, leading and shaft, N.Z. make.—Special prize, Ralph R. Armstrong, Class 0 Cask N.Z. brewed Ale, not less than five gallons.—Special prize, J. S. Rockel. THE LUNCHEON. This took place in the Carterton Public Hall, a fine place, which had been nicely decorated for the occasion. Between fifty and sixty gentlemen sat down to a capital spread by Host Evans. Mr. C. Pharazyn, President of the Association, occupied the chair, having on his right his Excellency, supported by Mr. Bunny, M.H.R.,and Mr. Wardell ; on his left Mr. Beetham, M.H.R., and Mr. XCrull, and in the room were representatives of all localities in the Valley. After lunch the usual loyal toasts were given.

The Chairman, in proposing the health of his Excellency, said it was a toast which those present in their public gatherings had frequently responded to, but this was the first occasion on which the toast had been proposed in : his Excellency’s presence in Carterton, and hq submitted it with the full confidence that it would be enthusiastically received. (Cheers.) They were all very pleased to see the Governor amongst them, and if, just coming from Canterbury’s great show, he could speedily, noto the defects in the day’s exhibition, they could only assure him that this was but the beginning of things, and that they intended to dp very much better next time. (Hear, heai*.) All present must welcome Ins Excellency, not only because he was Governor, but also because they knew he took an exceedingly great interest in these exhibitions, and could look on them with a critical eye. (Cheers.) His Excellency, on rising to respond, was received with loud cheers. He said, —Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, I thank you very much forjthe very kind manner in which you have been pleased to drink my health. I can assure you that at all times it affords me very great pleasure to travel about the country over which I have the honor to preside and to mark the improvements which are from day to day taking place in the various districts. Especially have I pleasure in visiting the shows of these agricultural associations, because I believe they are pregnant with good when established in a young country. (Cheers.) I think they create a spirit of emulation among farmers and stock breeders which cannot fail to be productive of great benefit. "We all know, because I am speaking to those who are occupied in the cultivation of land and the breeding of stock, that in breeding stock blood is the great thing; and it is by these exhibitions, at which large quantities of stock ar© gathered together for purposes of competition, that men living in different districts get an opportunity of seeing what is don© by others, and finding out the deficiencies existing in their own stock. Seeing these, they in the following year try to improve their stock, and so step by step the whole stock of the country is benefited. Mr. Pharazyn said truly that there is a very considerable interest both in the breeding of stock and in the cultivation of land. lam myself at Home a landowner, and every landowner, whether in England or anywhere else, ought to know a little about these matters. He may have his steward, but it is always to his advantage that he himself should know how things ought to be done, in order that he may be able to know whether his steward is doing right or wrong. (Hear, hear.) I also take a great interest in these pursuits, because I believe that in all countries, especially in young countries, the men who breed good stock and farm their land well, and these alone, are the backbone and sinew of the country. (Hear, hear.) It is to them I believe you will have to look for the progress of the country. Of course its a country grows older other interests spring up, but I believe success in pastoral pursuits is the first step in the progress of a new country, I havo heard in Australia, and I have heard whispers here in New Zealand too at times, of that dreadful individual-the squatter—that he is going to eat up the country and to take possession of all the land, leaving nothing for any one else. (A laugh.) Well, in the first place, gentlemen, I think it is only fair to the squatter that wo should consider what he has done both in Australia and in New Zealand. (Hear, hear), and I would ask’ any of you - what‘ would Australia have been, and what would New Zealand be now, but for the squatter originally? (Hear, hear.) How many inhabitants do you think there would have been in Australia or New Zealand now had it not been for the sheep and cattle of the squatter. They were the first pioneers; they opened "up the country to a considerable extent, and it is they who have attracted population from the mother country. (Hear, hear.) I fully admit, however, that as population increases those enormous runs which exist in some parts of Australia, and which are said to exist to some extent in New Zealand, —as demand - for land still increases, —although "X own that after seeing the vast runs of Queensland, the runs of New Zealand do not seem to me very extensive—will have to bo decreased, and squatters must breed more stock on less land. Inevitably this must be the case, but I don’t think there is any great difficulty at the present time in the way of men getting land if they want it, and you may depend upon it that as the demands for land increase these runs will be cut up. By supplementing the system of squatting with that of agriculture, as is now being done in New Zealand, that result is being achieved. (Hear, hear.) Men in this country do not buy land simply for the pleasure of possessing it, i They buy land just as anybody else would buy merchandise,. they buy it for the purpose of making money out of it—(Hear, hear) —and the moment it is proved to them that it will pay better to cut up their land into smaller areas for cultivation, you may depend upon it these large blocks of land will day by day diminish, and be utterly broken up; but I believe there is ample room in this country, at any rate at present, to enable the squatter and the agriculturist to shake hands and be good friends, and I believe each may derive benefits from the other. There can be no doubt the small farmer is not able to give that price for blood stock which is necessary in order to get a good breed into the country. Is is the large holder who does this—(cheers) —the large holder who applies himself to agriculture as well as to the breeding of stock. He it is also who in the first imports those laborsaving machines which, in these countries, really make the difference between profit and loss in the working of land. With the high price you have to pay for your labor in this country, unless you take advantage of the benefits of machinery, it is doubtful whether you gain or lose by your work. (Hear, hear.) Therefore it is, I think, greatly to the advantage of the country that a certain number of people should be able by their capital to introduce these things into the colony so that smaller holders may have an example before them and have the benefit of other men’s experience to guide them. Gentlemen, Imuat congratulateyouupon this yourfirst show in Carterton, T regret greatly that the weather has been so much against you, but bad as the whether was I was able to see that there was in the yards some fcfcock which did geeat credit to your district, and I may also say that I do not mean to tell you your show was perfect, that I saw a better class of hackney and carriage horses in your yards than I have seen in any other district in the colony. (Cheers.) I think there is a great deficiency in respect of that class of stock in New Zealand, and I think you will begin to find it out before long. I know I have found it out. I cannot get any horses myself ; I am rather a heavy weight, and want to get horses that will carry me, but I have been unable to find ono in New Zealand; but you havo some mares hero to-day which if bred from by good thoroughbred stock ought to produce some very good animals. I wish you every success, gentlemen, and shall now ask you to drink * ( Success and Prosperity to the Agricultural and Pastoral Association of this District.” (Loud cheers.) Mr. C. Pharazyn, as President of the Association, responded. Ho said he thought all present had listened with great interest to what had fallen from his Excellency. (Hear, hear.) Ho had put clearly and forcibly the respective positions occupied by the agricub tura and pastoral interests. It had seemed to him that in a new country pastoral pursuits must first be undertaken, then came agriculture, and after a time manufactures. In New Zealand at the present time we were passing through the pastoral stage, and entering that of agriculture. A few years ago ho could remember that in that valley there was no agriculture, but now it was springing up, and would soon supersede pastoral pursuits. Ho then referred to the association, and after speaking of the difficulties of the first Pastoral Association, ho hoped great things for the future if they could only get rid of local feelings. The implement show had been very poor that day, but ho hoped with the railway opened a new era bad dawned upon the Wairarapa, and that in a year or two farmers would havo in use all the recent appliances of agricultural science. Next year it was probably the lino would bo opened to Carterton, and it was hoped the show would bo a grand ono then. (Applause.)

Mr. Booth proposed i( The Members of the District,” and in the course of his remarks referred to Mr. Bunny’s services as a provincial administrator,’ and said the Wairarapa had much to thank that gentleman for. Mr. Beetham also had shown himself a hard worker for the district. Mr. Bunny, in responding, thanked the Wairarapa'people for the trust reposed in him for fourteen years, and said if he had been of any service to tlx© province of Wellington his constituents should have the credit. Ho hoped that his connection with the district would not be broken for a long timo to come, and that he and Mr. Beetham might continue colleagues in the representation of the Wairarapa. Mr. Beetham also acknowledged the toast, and then proposed “The Judges,” coupling with it the name of Mr. Peat, of Wanganui. Mr. Peat, in responding, urged breeders, particularly breeders of sheep, to give their pure stock fair play in the matter of feed. He had seen that day excellent sheep so far as pureness of breed went, but they were small and stunted in growth, thus showing that they had been kept on inferior land. Mr. Wardell gave “The Working Committee,” and paid a high tribute of praise to their great exertions, and to the energy they had displayed in overcoming great difficulties. The yards they had erected, when covered in as was intended, would be second to none in the North Island. Mr. Boys' responded, and then proposed “ Our Visitors,” coupling with the toast the name of Mr. F. A. XCrull, who he said had always taken a great interest iu the Wairarapa, and had always been ready to assist its institutions, either by his influence or his means. Mr. Krull, in replying, expressed the gratification he felt at seeing the Wairarapa progress, because he had always been closely connected with it in business. Indeed, it was owing to the trust and confidence placed in him at the outset by the Wairarapa people that he, a foreigner and a stranger, had been able to make his way amongst English merchants, and to attain the position he now occupied. (Applause.) The toast of “The Press” brought the proceedings to a close.