THE WAIRARAPA SHOW.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5521, 6 December 1878, Page 6

THE WAIRARAPA SHOW.

ZSF TrjjKOTtAPII.

(PUO3I OCR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

Carterton, November 20. Patron : Ilia Excellency the Governor. President: Charles Pharazyn. Esq. Vice President: W. W, Boa Imm. Rsq General Committee : Messrs. R. Barton, J. Bennett W. C. Buchanan, D. Domld, J. Drummond. S. Kempton, jun., F. G. Moore, D. McMaster. B P. Berry, T. Telford, If. FI. Heetham. J. 0. Bidwell. Burton Boys. J.Donald, (l 11. Bister-Kayo. A. Matthews, T. K. Murray, H. McMaster, J. P. Russell, and K. G. Williams. Secretary : Mr. W. Stuart Forbes. Judges.—Blood Horses: Messrs. James Armstrong, J. Paul, and A. Higgle. Draught Horses; Messrs. j. e, Thomson, D. Scott, and J. Stillborn. Cattle: Messrs. John Morrison, Wallace Smith, and D. Pete. Sheep: Merino—Messrs. J. Armstrong. T. Mackay, and J. Strang; Longwool—M-ssrs. W. Brewer and Common. Pigs; Messrs. Burton Boys, C. Cun’y, sen., and Win. Compton. Poultry: Messrs. Burton Boys and Wm. Compton. Dogs: Messrs. P. F. Tancred and Bur on Boys. Implements : Messrs. J. Harding and F. Grey. Stew u:d.h is* Attkxdan'cb. —Blood Horse*: Messrs. G. H. Lister-Kaye, 11. McMaster, and J. Drummond. Draught Horses: Messrs. R. Donald, A. Matthew’s, James Donald, and James Hayo. Cattle: Messrs, W. C, Buchanan, N. Grace. II Gillies, and H, Braithwaite. Sheep: Messrs. T. Telford, E. Wyllie, Walter Maco, and 11. K. Bunny. Pigs: Messrs. Walter Perry and S. Barlow. Implements : Messrs. R. Fairbrothcr nd T. Moore,

The first annual show of tho Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society took place to-day, and passed off moat successfully in every respect, a fact which augurs well for tho future of the aociety under its new constitution. For some years past it seems the association has had a somewhat checqnored career. At one time the exhibitions were always held at or near Eeatherston, 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 tho other for tho 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 tho yards. Therefore an amalgamation was decided upon, and Carterton being considered tho central township of the district was selected as tho place at which exhibitions should take place. The office-bearers of tho 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 £IOO, ten acres of ground clo-o to tho 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 whoa purchased was heavily timbered, hut hy the aid of dynamite more than half of it was specdly cleared. Tho arrangement of tho yards, &c. is on a plan prepared by Mr. E. If. Moor. The cattle pens constructed for tho show covered an area of 15,300 square feet, and. tho sheep pens 0750 square feet ; but when the entries closed it was found this would not be sufficient accommodation, and men were put on, and have been working day and night in the meantime, to erect extra yards, Tho Carterton people appear fully to appreciate tho honor and the advantage likely to accrue to them by reason of tho association having made their township its home and local habitation. The place for a few days has been galvanised into a condition ol bustle and acti-

vity unprecedented in its history. A couple of 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. Tho 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 tho attendance (>f visitors from the adjacent townships. His Excellency the Governor and suite, who had arrived at Eeatherston the previous afternoon by special train ou a visit to Mr. Charles Pharnzyn, were driven up to Carterton by that gentleman, and arrived about noon. They were met under a triumphal arch at tho entrance to the township by a procession composed of friendly societies and school children. His Excellency was welcomed to tho district by Mr. Fairbrother, Chairman of the Local Board, and conducted to Evans’ Marquis of Normanby Hotel, where appartmouts had been engaged. After a brief stay the party were 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 was very complimentary on the appearance of the stock and structure of the yards. The show is ou all hands admitted to be the best that has yet taken place in the Wairarapa. The horse department was well filled, a strong feature being the largo number of 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 were full of the best bred animals that have ever* been exh’bited in tho valley. The fat cattle were especially good, and the competition was so keen that tho judges had very great difficulty in making their awards. Among tho extra stock were some splendid heifers'brought forward 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 uurity of breeding went, but at tho same time* expressing the opinion that sufficient care was not taken in feeding in order to secure largeness of frame. There was a poor show of pigs and poultry, both as to number i aufl quality, and tho same might be said of dogs. The poorness of the implement display was a subject of general remark, and was referred to at the luncheon. A thrashing machine, a horse-power and a hand chaff-cutting machine, two or three ploughs, and one or two other such items composed the collection. There was an utter absence of an> 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 tho ground. There were fourteen entries, and tho winner turned up in Mr. N. Beetham’s Boots. McMasteris Whatakahi and McKenzie’s Castaway tied for second places. The jumping was not high, on account of the condition of the ground. The arrangements made by the committee were excellent, and all concerned with 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 Company 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. Hialop, 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 be presented to tho 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 follows : Horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs—First prize, a silver medal (or its value in cash; second prize, certificate. Poultry—First prize, 10s.; second prize, ss. Logs First prize, 205.; second prize, 10s. Produce—First prize, 10s.; second prize, us. Harness—First prize, 20a. ; second prize, 10s. Annexed is tho prize list:—

HORSES. thoroughbred;

Class I—Stallion over four years.—Dfc prize, P. F. Tancred, The Premier, born 1870. byMalton, dam Revoke, bred by Webb, Christchurch ; 2nd, E. Buck ridge. Mangle, by Traducer, dara Fiat Iron, bred by S. Nosworthy. Esq., Canterbury. Class B—Filly foaled since Ist August, 1877—N. Grace, a yearling by Kakapo, dara Xariffa, by Antidote, bred by N. Grace, Esq ; highly commended.

Class 9—Stallion over four years. -Ist prize, Walter McKenzie, Sir Wm. Wallace, bred by W Boag, Canterbury ; 2nd, E. Buckridge. Pride of Canterbury, 4 years, by Glenboy, dam Jean, bred by J. Marshall, Canterbury; highly commended, Walter Morison, Young Canterbury, S years, bred by W. Boaz. Class 12—Colt foaled since Ist July, 1877. —Ist, John Morison, Rob Roy, February 1877, bred by exhibitor. , t Class 13—Dry Mare over four years.—lst prize, John Hodge, Clydesdale; 2nd, W. C. Buchanan, Kate, bred bv J. Macfarlano. Canterbury. Class 14—Mare in foal or with foal at foot.—lst prize, Walter Morison, Blossom, 7 years, foal at foot to Youug Canterbury, bred by J. Marshall, Canterbury ; 2nd, P. F. Tancred, Gipsy, born 1870, bred in Canterbury. , , , , , . Class 15-Filly foaled since Ist July, 187o.—1st prize, B. Cockburn, Darling, born December, 1875. Class 18— Gelding foaled since Ist July, 18715.—Commended, W. C. Buchanan.

Class 21—Entire Pony, any ago, 13 hands or under. - Ist prize. J. E. Morrison (AkitO'o, 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 13 hands.— Ist prize, C R. Bidwell. Sylphc. bred by Captain Carlvon, Napier ; 2nd, G. Phillips, grey gelding, bred by Captain Carlyon, Napier. Class 2(s—Weight-carrying Hack, any age, up to 10 stone.—lst prize, C. R. Bidwell, Lottery, bred by J. Watt, Wanganui: 2nd, R. Gillies. Dido; highly commended, A. F, Halcombe's roan entire; commended, H. R. Bonny, Wairoa, b g, bred by J. V. Smith. ■ , Class 27—Ljght-weight Hack.—lst prize, J. Momson (Akiteo), Fishhook; 2nd, 11. Gillies. Rowdy; highly commended, T. Conswell, Spec, by Clymons, bred by exhibitor; commended, Cockburn Hood, Punch. Class 28 -Best Lady's Hack, in side-saddle and ridden.—lst prize. C. K. Bidwell, Blanch, bred by Dr. Knight; 2nd, Miss Smith. ICautero, by Clymcnus highly commended, H. R. Bunny, Fetcher. Class 29-Pair of Buggy Horses, in harness.—lst prize, Hastwell. Macara, and Co. Class 30 —Single Buggy Horse, in harness—lst prize, 11. Gillies, Kowai. bred by 11. B. Peacock. Class 31— Hack Mare in foal, or with foal at foot.— Ist prize, Hastwell, Macara, and Co.; 2nd, J Strang, sen., in foal to Premier; highly commended, T. Hooker.

Class 32—Best Marc for breeding weight-carrying hacks, in foal or foal at foot.—lst prize, John Macara; 2nd, Messrs. Beetbara, Dngmar ; highly commended, D. Kimberley, Queen of Scots, bred by D. Haggerty.

CATTLE. SHOi’.TKOU.V

Class I—Bull, any ago.—lst prize. D. McMaster, 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 Ecbpso, bred by Messrs. Boctham. Class 3—Bull, calved since Ist July, 187 G.— Istprizo, 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 Apr 1 12, 1878. by Father Christmas, dam 3rd Queen of May, bred by exhibitor; 2nd, 1). McMaster, Signor, born March 20.1878, 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 s—Cow, any ago, in calf or calf at foot.—lst prize, D. McMaster, Royal Princess, born December, 1871, by Count of Oxford, bred by J. Pago ; 2nd, G. Hunter, Princess of May, born 1871, dam Queen of May; highly commended, G. Hunter, Second Queen of May, born 1854. by Crlppledick, dam Queen of May; commended, Bcetham, Emma 2nd, No. 25, born 1872, by Albert, bred by exhibitor. Class 0-Cow, any ago, dry.—lst prize. Bcetham, Primrose No. 41, 1872 : 2nd. G. Hunter, Marchioness of May, 1875, by father Christmas, dam Queen of May; commended, Bectham;' Lucy No. 50, 1874, by Yeoman.

Class 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, Phcube, October 11, 1875, by Eclipse ; highly commended, Georgo Hunter, Lady Ashbrldgc 4th, July 21, 1875, by Duke of Oxford (33,708), dam Mary Stuart (27,093), bred by Joseph Robinson, Herts; commanded, Bcetham, Duchess 4th, No. 10, December 2, 3875, by Magistrate. Class B—Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1876.—15 t prize, D. McMaster, Pinko, July 1, 1870, by Rod Prince 2nd: 2nd, George Hunter, Third Shadow, July 22 1870, 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. 07, September 30, 1870, by Yeoman. Class 9—Heifer, calved sinco-lst July, 1877.—15 t prize, D. McMaster, To! Tol, December 15,1877 ; 2nd, George 1J untor. Fourth Shadow, July 4,1877, by Father Christmas, dam Shallow : highly commended, George Hunter, 2nd Princess of May, July 10,1877, by Father Christmas, dam Princess of May; commended, D. McMaster, Kapal, December 18. 1877, by Manetho.

Class 10-Bull, any age.—lst prize, R. Cockburn, Duke of Perth, bred bv W, Boag: 2nd, Angus HcMtater, ?lanet, by Eclipse, bred by U. HcUwter.

Class 23—Cow, any age. -Ist prize, D. McMastcr, White Rose ; 2nd, F. G. Moore, Blossom, bred by C. K. Miller; highly commended. D. McMaster, Rn.w; commended, F. G. Moore, Cherry, bred by C. K. Mill r

Class 24—Milch Cow.—lst prize, Thoma;> Moore, bred by W. Challis. Class 27—Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1877. —Ist prize, D. McMastcr, Bird. FAT CATTLE. Class 28—One Bullock.—lst prize, Beethara ; 2nd, Beotham; highly commended, 1). McMaater, bred by J. Hume ; commended, C. R. Bidwcll. Class 20— Two Bullocks.—lst prize. Beetham ; 2ud, Beotham; highly commended, D. McMastcr, bred by McMastcr and Hume. Class 30—One Heifer or Cow.—lst prize, Beotham; 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—Ono Ram, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, J. M. Waterhouse ; 2nd, Beetham. Class o—One Ewe. 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, J. M. Waterhouse, November, 1877 ; commended, Beotham.

01 ss 7—Two Ewes. 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, Richard Barton, December 10, 1577.

LEICESTER, UNSHORN. Class 10—Two Ruins, 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. Ohwa 12—2 Rams, 4-tooth 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 undcr.--lst and 2nd prizes, George Hunter, never shorn. Class 15—One Ewe, 2-tooth or under.—lst and 2nd prizes, George Hunter, never shorn. Class I(>—Two Ewes. 4-tooth or over.—lst and 2nd prizes, George Hunter, Decc*mber3, 1877. Class 17—One Ewe, 4-tooth or over.—lst and 2nd prizes, George Hunter, Decembers, 1877. Class IS—Two Ewes, with Leicester lambs at foot. —lst and 2nd prizes, George Hunter, December 3, 1877.

cotswold, unshorn. Class 10—Two Rams, 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, J. M. Waterhouse; 2nd. P. P. Taucred. Class °0 One ram. 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, P. F. Taucred : 2nd. G. M. Waterhouse. Class 21-Two rams, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, G M Waterhouse, November 1877 ; 2nd, Joseph Bennett, December 15, 1877. bred by Canning, Napier and G. Hunter, Wellington. Class 22—0n0 ram, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, G Hunter. December 3. 1877: 2nd, Joseph Bennett, December 15. 1877, bred by Withers, Nelson. , Class 23—Two ewes. 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, G. M. Waterhouse, never shorn; 2nd, P.F. Tancrcd. highly commended. Tancrcd. . Class 24—<>no ewo, 2-iooth or-uuder.—lst prize, G. M. Waterhouse ; 2nd, P. F. Tancrcd; highly commended. P. F. Tancrcd. . Class 2G-Two ewes, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize. P. F. Tancrcd, December, 1877 ; 2nd, G. Hunter, December 3, 1877. ( . .. Class 26—0n0 owe, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, r. F. Tancred, December, 1877; 2nd, Donald Donald. Class 27—Two ewes, with Cotswold lambs at foot. —lst prize, G. Hunter. December 3, 1377 ; 2nd, G, Hunter, December 3,1877.

LINCOLNS, UNSHORN

Class 2S—Two rams. 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, Vi. C. Buchanan; 2nd, G. Hunter. Class 20—Ono ram, 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, W. C. Buchanan ; 2nd, G. Hunter. Class 30—Two rams, 4-tooth or over.—lst pnzo, Beetham ; 2nd, Vi. C. Buchanan, November, 1577, bred by N.Z. nnd A. Land Company; highly commended, G. Hunter, December 3, 1877. Class 31— ne Ram 4-tooth or over.—lst prize. Beeth»ms, bred by Wright, Lincolnshire ; 2nd, W, C Buchanan, November. 1877 ; commended, Georg© Hunter, December 3, 1577, bred by Kirkhara. Class 32—Two Ewes, 2-tonfch or under.—lst prize, W. C. Buchanan; 2nd, D. McMaster. bred by H, and D. McMaster. Class 33—One Ewe, 2-tooth or under. -Ist prize, D. McMaster ; 2nd, W. C. Buchanan. Class 34 —Two Fwes. 4-tooth or over.—lst prizo, J. Strang, sen., bred by N.Z. and A. Land Co.: 2nd. W. C. Buchanan, November, 1877, bred by N.Z. and A. Land Co. ; Class 33—One Ewe, 4-tooth or over.—lst prize, Vi. C. Buchanan, bred by N-Z. and A. Land Co.; 2nd, Beetham, December 20, 1877. Class 36—Two Ewes, with Lincoln Lambs at foot. Ist prize, J. Strang, sen., bred by N.Z. and A. Laud Co.; 2nd. Vi. C. Buchanan. November, 1877.

Class 37—Two Rams. 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, Richard Barton ; 2nd, C. Pharazyn. Class 33—One Ram, 2-tooth or under.—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. O. Bidwell: 2nd. A. and H. Braithwaite. December, 1577, bred bv Ludlam. Class 40— Ono Rnm, 4-tooth or over —lst prize, Rhodes Donald. December 1. 1877, bred by J. O. Bidwell; 2nd, C. Pharazyn, December 17, 1877. Class 41—Two Ewes, 2-tooth or under.—lst prize, O. Pharazyn. Class 42—One Ewe, 2-tootU or over.—lst prize, C. Pharazyn. Class 44—One Ewe, 4-toolh nr over.—lst prize, Rhodes Donald, December IS, 1577, bred by J. O. Bldwcll; 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. ami if. Braithwaite, December. 1877; commended, Richard Barton, December, 1877. SHORN. Class 47—Ten Sheep of any age or breed.—lst prize, D. McMaster; 2nd. Beethams : highly commended, Boetharas; commended, Beethams, PIGS. Class I—Boar, Long-haired Berkshire.—Special prize, Beethams, bred by Canni' , g. Nel-on. Clas* 3—Boar, Smooth-haired Berkshire.—Commend d, T. Evans, bred by J. Smith. Cla-s 4—Sow, Smooth-haired Berkshire.—Commended, Hestor and Taylor. POULTRY. Class s—Dorking Fowls.—lst prize, A. Elkins. Class G—Spanish Fowls,—Special prize. A. Elkins. Class 11—Game fowls-Ist prizo. A, Elkins. Class 12—Bantams—Commended, A. Elkins. Class 14—Brahma Fowls—Commended, A. Elkins. DOGS. Class l—Greyhound— Special prize, G. 11. ListcrKaye, pair beagles, bred by Thomas Kempton; highly commended, .Tames Macara, pair greyhound sluts; commended. Beethams, ditto. Class 3—Terriers, for rabbit purposes—Special prizo, Hestei and Taylor, smooth-haired terrier, imported ; special prize, Beethams, bred by Sam. Mason ; Ist prize, James Macara, Scotch terrier ; 2nd, J. M. Girdlestone, bull terrier slut Rose, imported from Sydney, IMPLEMENTS. Class 2—Heavy single furrow swing plough—Commended, Arthur Fisk. Clas< 3—Heavy single furrow wheel plough—lst prize, Walter Francis, double furrow plough, made by Reid and Gray ; 2nd, Vi. Hoddor, double furrow •plough, made by exhibitor; commended, Arthur Fisk. Class B—Broadcast sowing machine—lst prize, Arthur Fisk. Class 17—Thrashing machine—lst prize, Walter Francis, made by Hornsby and Sons. Cla«s 18—Collection of Husbandly Tools—Highly commended, Arthur Fisk. « lass 19—Horse-power Chaff Cutter—Highly commended. Arthur Fisk. Class 20—Hand-power Chaff Cutter,—Highly oommended, Arthur Fisk. MISCELLANEOUS. PROVINCIAL PRODUCE.

Class 2- Fresh butter, not less than Slbs.—lst prize, R. Gooden ; 2nd, John Smith. Class o—Set of Cart Harness, leading and shaft, N.Z. make.—Special prize, Ralph II- Armstrong. Class 9—Cask N.K brewed Ale, not less than five gallons.—Special prize. J. S. Itockol.

The following ia the list of points gained at the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show by the principal exhibitors G. Hunter—cattle, 34 ; sheep, 82 ; total, 116. Messrs. Bectham—horses, 3 ; cattle, 32 ; sheep, 17’; pigs, 4 ; dogs, 1 ; total, 67. I). McMaster—cattl *, 35 ; sheep, 11 ; total, 46. W. 0. Buchanan—horses, 4; sheep, 31 ; total, 35, G. M. Waterhouse—sheep, 31; total, 31. P. IT. Tancred—horses, 7 ; sheep, 23 ; total, 30. 11, Barton—horses, 5 ; sheep, 12 ; total, 17. C. Pharazyn—sheep, 17 ; total, 17. Rhodes Donald—sheep, 16 ; total, 16 ; O. R. Bidwell—horses, 8 ; sheep, 7 ; total, 15. Special prizes—Messrs. J. E. Thompson and C. R. Bldwill, tics for horses, 8 points each ; Mr. D. McMaster, for cattle, 35 points ; Mr. G. Hunter, for sheep, 82 points. No award was made in respect of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's prize for best long-woolled ram or ewe or boat Merino ram or ewe. 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 tho Association, occupied the chair, having on his right hia Excellency, supported by Mr. Bunny, M.H.R., and Mr. \Vardoll ; on Iris left Mr. Bcetham, M.H.R., and Mr. Krull, and in the room were representatives of all localities in the Valley. After lunch the usual loyal toasts were given, Tho Chairman, in proposing Hie health of Ids Excellency, said it was a toast which those present in their public gatherings had frequently responded to, but this wan tho first occasion on which the toast had been proposed in his Excellency’s presence in Carterton, and he 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, ho could speedily note tho defects in the day’s exhibition, they could only assure him that this was but the beginning of things, and that they intended to do very much better next time. (Hoar, hear.) All present must welcome his Excellency, not only beeausa ho was Governor, but also because they knew ho took au exceedingly great interest in these exhibitions, and could look on them with a critical eye. (Cheers.) His Excellency, on ririug to respond, was received with loud cheers. Ho said, —Mr, Chairman and gentlemen, I thank you very much for tho very kind manner in which you have been pleased to drink my health. I can assure you that at all times it affords mo very great pleasure to travel about the country over which I have tho honor to preside and to mark tho improvements which are from day to day taking place in tho various districts. Especially havo I pleasure in visiting tho shows of these agricultural associations, because I believe they are pregnant with good when established in a youug country. (Choors.) I think they create a spirit of emulation among farmers and stock breeders which cannot fail to bo productive of groat benefit. Wo all kuow, becamio I am epeakiug to thoao who

are occupied in the cultivation of laud 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 are gathered together for purposes of competition, that men living in different districts get an’ opportunity of seeing what is done by others, and finding out the deficiencies existing in their own stock. Seeing these, they in the following year try to improve their stock, ami 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 hia steward, but it is always to his advantage that ho himself should know how things ought to be done, in order that ho may be able to know whether his steward is doing right or wrong. (Hear, bear.) I also take a great interest in those pursuits, because I beliove 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 as 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 have heard in Australia, and I have hoard 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 laud, leaving nothing for any one else. (A laudi) Well, in the first place, gentlemen, I think it is only fair to the squatter that we should consider what ho ha* clone 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, bur. 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 tho 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 I own that after seeing the vast runs of Queensland, the runs of New Zealand do not seem to me very extensive—will have to be decreased, and squatters must breed move stock on less land. Inevitably this must be the case, but I don’t think there is any great difficulty at the present, time iu the way of men getting land if they want it, and you may depend upon it that as the demands for laud increase these runs will be cut up. By supplementing tho 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. 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 laud into sma’ler areas for cultivation, you may depend upon it these large blocks of laud will day by day diminish, and be utterly broken up; bub 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 tho 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, Imustcongratulateyounpou this your first show in Carterton. I 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 tho yards some stock 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 iu 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 one in New Zealand; but you have some mares here 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. Piiahazyn, as President of the Association, responded. Ho said he thought all present had listened with groat interest to what had fallen from hia Excellency. (Hear, hear.) He had put clearly and forcibly the respective positions occupied by the agrienltura and pastoral interests. It had seemed to him that iu a new country pastoral pursuits must first be undertaken, then came agriculture, and after a time manufactures. In New Zealand at tho present time we were passing through the pastoral stage, and entering that of agriculture. A few years ago he could remember that iu that valley there was no agriculture, bub now it was springing up, and would soon supersede pastoral pursuits. Ho then referred to tho association, and after speaking of the difficulties of tho 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 he hoped with tho railway opened a new era had dawned upon the Wairarapa, and that in a year or two farmers would have in use all the recent appliances of agricultural science. Next year it was probable the line would be opened to Carterton, and it was hoped tho show would be a grand one then. (Applause.) Mr. Booth proposed “ The Members of tho District,” and in the course of his remarks relerred to Mr. Bunny’s services ns 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 Waitarapa people for tlio trust reposed in him for fourteen years, und said if ho had been of any service to the province of Wellington his constituents should have tho credit. Ho hoped that his connection with tho district would not bo broken for a long tiino to come, and that he and Mr. Boetham might continue colleagues in the representation of tho Wairarana. Mr. Bebthaji also acknowledged the toast, and then proposed “Tho Judges,” coupling with it tho name of Mr. Peat, of Wanganui. Mr, Peat, in responding, urged breeders, particularly breeders of sheep, to give their pure stock fair play in tho matter of feed. Ho had scon that day excellent sheep so lar as pureness of breed wont, but they wore small and stunted in growth, thus showing that they had been kept on inferior laud. Mr. Wakdell gave “ Tire Working Committee,” and paid a high tribute of praise to their great exertions, and to tho energy they had displayed in overcoming groat difficulties. The yards they had erected, when covered in as was intended, would be second to none in tho North Island.

Mr. Bovs responded, and then proposed “ Our Visitors,” coupling with the toast tho name of Mr. I' 1 . A. ICruII, who ho said had always taken a great interest in tho Wairarnpa, and had always been ready to assist its institutional cither by Ids iulluonoo or his means. Mr. Knuni., in replying, expressed tho gratiiieation lie felt at seeing the Wnirarapa progress, because lie had always boon closely connected witli it in business. ludood, it was owing to tlio trust and eoulidouoo placed in him at tlio outset by tlio Wairarapa people that ho, a foreigner and a stranger, had boon able to make bin way amongst English merchants, and to attain tho position he now occupied. (Applause.) The toast of “ Tho Proas " brought tho proceeding!) to a close.