THE SHOW.

Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 483, 15 November 1877, Page 2

THE SHOW.

FIRST DAY. The fourteenth animal exhibition of the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association, unlike many of its predecessors, notably those of the. two last years, has so far been favored "with glorious weather, although the sun during a greater portion of the day was ■warm to an uncomfortable degree. However, this small drawback was nothing as compared with the continuous downpour of rain with which the show last year was favored. As a natural consequence of the fine weather, the clay was for the most part observed as a general holiday, the result being that the show ground was thronged with people of all classes. These annual shows are always popular, but the fine weather to-day made the present gathering even more so, the attendance beine larger than on any former occasion. During the afternoon the number of spectators present must have reached between 3000 and 4000. Nearly everyone present seemed to take a lively interest in the work of judging the various exhibits, the decision of the judges in each case being watched for eagerly, and the qualifications of the animals, &c, exhibited criticised by the knowing ones. Prom an early hour visitors began to collect on the ground,

though the attendance was not large until the afternoon, when the show was graced with the presence of a large sprinkl ng of the softer sex. The Yard Committee had spared no trouble in laying off the grounds in order to afford the greatest amount of accommodation to exhib.tors, and at the same time give the general public an opportunity of viewing the exhibits. The Secretary (Mr. Church) aud the stewards in the various classes were indefatigible in their exertions to make the show pass oil'smoothly, and they succeeded in doing so to the fullest extent. On the ground were a number of booths, at which were dispensed creature comforts of all descriptions, all of which were under the direction of Mr. Win. M aitland, of the Commercial Hotel, who appeared to do a very good trade. Outside the fence were stationed a number of fruit vendors, and the " sp°culative" fraternity were well represented by a number of persons with wheels-of-fortune, lottery boxes, and other means of obtaining an "honest shilling" from the unwary. The nuieycle, which usually forms a feature at all public gatherings, was stationed on the other side of the street, aud did a good trade, while the inevitable sea-leopard, " the largest amphibious animal ever exhibited in the world," was also present. The Caledonian Band was on the ground dining the day, and discoursed some very good music. Year by year the annual exhibitions of the Association have gained in popularity alike with breeders of stock, growers of grain, and makers of implement-:. More especially has this been the case during the last four or five years. With a Secretary possessing in an eminent degree all the qualifications for the office, and a Managing Committee imbued with a proper appreciation of the responsibilies of their positions, the Society has been, as it were, forced along until its Shows have reached the foremost place amongst the Agricultural and Pastoral Exhibitions of the Colony. Not only is this the case with regard to the number, but also to the quality of the exhibits. With the exception of Christchurch, there is no place in the Colony in which so many exhibits of equal quality can be brought together. In some departments, too, Oamaru can fairly claim to occupy the premier position, notably in regard to draught horses. This year the number of exhibits in Oamaru exceed those of the City of the Plains by over 70. In addition to this, we must also take into consideration the fact that the Canterbury Association's programme iicluded a number of articles that have no place in the Oamaru Association's programme. If we deduct these, we have the stern fact before us that the Oamaru Snow of the present year has fully 100 more entries than that of Christchurch. To a very great extent this satisfactory state of affairs is due to the energy of the Committee of the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and to the liberal prizes offered for competition ; but a great deal of the credit is due to the progres-ive spirit of our farmers. In order to-show the gigantic strides which the Association has taken during the ten years, we may quote the number of entries at the different annual exhibitions commencing at 1S;)7, when the shows of the Association were very small affairs, though their promoters no doubt looked u on them in a very different light. No one in those days imagined that in the short space of ten years the annual exhibitions held in Oamaru would occupy so elevated and honorable a po -itiou in the ranks of oolonial shows that it doas at present ; no one wmild then have believed that they would have b come not merely little local gatherings, but events that attract the attention and command the presence of hundreds of visitors from all parts of the colony —but such is the case now. Our shows have grown out of their childhood, and have become strong, heali.hy adults ; they have ceased to bo mere local events, and have to a very great extent bocome colonial affairs, possessing in every way reputations second to none in New Zealand. 'lbis will be fully observed from a perusal of the following iigures, compiled from the official records :—ln 1567 the total number of entries for the show was 142 ; m IS6S, 172; in iS(>O, 27S ; in IS7<>, 231); in 1871, 272; in 1872, 305: in 1873, 53.") ; in 1574, 504 ; in 1875, G3O : in IS76'. 717 ; and for the present year 953. It will thus bo s .'en that the increase of exhibits this year over those of its predecessor almost equals the total number of exhibits of 1871. This is a fact of which those interested with the management of the society's affairs may justly fee! proud. Shortly before 11 o'clock the work of judging the exhibits was commenced, and ■was kept up with perseverance throughout the day. To attempt to give any intelligent description of the qualities of the various exhibits would occupy more space than we have at our command. We shall, therefore, content ourselves with giving brief remarks upon the extent and quality of the exhibits in the different classes. The show of thorughbred horses was by far superior to anything seen at any previous exhibition in Oamaru. No less than seven entries compered for t-ho ru'cmiership, every one of which appeared to have a large number of admirers. Amongst the horses shown, two belonging to Mr. H. Gardiner, of Timaru. Both of these found many friends, more especially Detractor, who appeared in excellent condition. Pertobe was the pink of perfection in the Avay of condition. The whole of the other horses entered were also in good condition. After careful consideration, the Judges awarded the first and second prizes for his horses Pertobe and Endymion, Mr. Gardner obtaining the thud prize with Kauri. The remainder of the throughbreds were also of excellent quality, not a single animal gaining a prize that was not worthy of one, the only exception to the general rule being Mr Menlove's one-year old colt, which *btained the second prize, and which was in very indifferent condition. In Ayrshire cattle the display of animals was both large and of good quality. For the prizes for bulls of any age the competition was very keen, the judges taking some time in arriving at their decisions. Seven of the nine bulls entered put in an appearauce, the gold medal being finally awarded to Mr. Chrystal's Rrogden, five years old, out of Phoebe, by Vulcan ; Messrs. Fleming and Hedley being second with Count, out of Vicountess, by Vulcan, three years old ; and Mr. William Craig, with Niell Ist, out of Fascination, by Niell, three years old. There was also a very good show of two j'ear old and one year old bulls. There was a capital show of cows in milk, Messrs. Fleming and Hedley showing some very fine

beasts, and obtaining the three prizes. In the two year old heifer class, a number of hue animals were exhibited, several of the best of which were thrown out, in consequence of their being apparently in calf. There was a very good show of general and extra cattle, the whole of the exhibits being of a very creditable description. A large number of sheep were exhibited in the different classes. The most honors in merino sheep fell to Messrs. Oakden and Browne, who took all the iirst prizes in all classes with one exception. Messrs. Gillies and Street, as was the case la-t year, took everything before them iu Leicester sheep. In the Lincolns the Hon. Mr. Holmes scored the most points, Mr. Menlove coming second. Owing to some unexplained cause no decisions were made known iu B-omucy Marsh sheep. there was as usual a wretched display of pigs ; and the show 7 of poultry was not of a very high order, taken as a whole. There was a more than ordinary display of dairy produce, the ladies coming forward very strongly as exhibitors. In implements. &c, there Vas also a very good display, and the same may be said of the grain, seeds, &c, department. PRIZE LIST. Silver Cups. The following arc the winners of the Cups so far as the judging has gone : Thoroughbred Horses—Alex. Paterson. Ayrshire Cattle —Fleming and Hedley. General Cattle—T. Y. Duncan. Merino Sheep—Oakdcn and Browne. Leicester Sheep—Gillies and Street. Lincoln Sheep—Hon. M. Holmes. Dairy Produce—Miss Robertson. Implements—Jack, Steel, and Hendry. Flour, Grain, Seeds, Hoots, &c.—John Falconer. THOKOl'l i IT r.UKD HOUSES. Judges —Messrs. A. W. Money, Christchurch ; James Hastie, Taieri ; and J. Snow, Mosgiel. Attending 21 embers — Mes-rs. Morton, Duncan, Swanson, Gillespie, and Mitchell. Prize* —ln this Class, a Piece of Plate or Silver Cup was given to the largest prize-taker ; a Gold Medal (value 15 H<.) to Best Entire ; a Gold Medal (value L 5 5s ) to Best Brood Mare ; Silver and Bronze Medals in other Classes as liivt and second.

Entire of any Age: seven entries—A. Paterson (Pertobe), "1 ; A. Paterson (Endymion), 2 : H. Gardner (Kauri), 3 ; fl. Gardner (Detractor), highly commended. Entire Colt, two years old ; only one entry, Messrs. and Hedley, who obtained a first prize. Entire Colt, one year old : six entries— Alex. Paterson, 1 ; E. Menlove, 2 ; John Molloy, 3. Mr. Alex. Paterson gave L 3 3s. as a prize for the best one-year old colt in this class. Five entered for this, the winner being the doner, Mr. Paterson. Brood Mare in foal, or with foal at foot ; eiirht entries—-Alex. Paterson (Maid of the Mill), 1; Flomimr and Hedley, 2; 11. Gardner, 3; E. Menlove, highly commended. Dry Mare ; four entries—Win. Meek, 1 ; Fleming and .Medley, 2 ; h. F. Harding. 3. Filly, two years old; two entries—Mat-how Sherwin. 1.

Filly, one year old; five entries Alex. Paterson, 1 ; Fleming and Hedley, 2 : Wm. Meek, highly commended. Mr. Alex. Paterson gave L2 2s. as a prize for the best one-year old I'Miy. Three competed for this, Mr. -\. Paterson being the winner, as well as the donor. Ayksiukk Cattle. Judges —Messrs. John Andrew, Taieri : William Cowan, Waikouaiti ; Kennedy Kcrguson. Blueskin. Attend///./ Jlcmb/r.i — Me-srs. \V. Meek and Aikenhe:id. Prizes —ln this (.-lass, the largest Bribetaker receive:! a Piece of Plate or Silver Cap of the value of Twenty Guineas ; the P.jst Bull of any age, a Gold Medal (value, £5 55.); the Best Cow in Milk or in Calf, a Gold Medal (value, £5 55.) ; and the Best Animal in the Yard, a Cold Medal (value, £o 55.) ; Silver and Bronze Medals in other Classes, as Ist and 2nd. Bull of any age ; nine entries—Andrew Chrystal, 1 ; Fleming and Hedley, 2 ; \\"m. Craig, 3. Bull, two years old ; three entries—T. Y. Duncan, 1 ; Wm. Craig, 2; Fleming and Hedley, 3. Bull, one year old : nine entries—Fleming and Hedley, 1 : D. M'Givgor, 2 ; A. Chrystal, 3. Cow in Milk or in Calf; eleven entries — Fleming and Hedley, 1, 2, and 3 : William Craig, highly commended. Heifer (dry, and not apparently in calf), two years old ; nine entries—Peter Orr, 1 ; William Craig, 2 ; Andrew Chrystal, highly commended. Heifer, one year old ; eleven entries — Fleming and Hedley, 1, 2, and 3. Cow, with two of her offspring ; live entries -Fleming and Hedley, ] ; William Craig, 2. Best Animal in the Yard ; seven entries— Andrew Chrystal (bull, Brogden). General Cattle (Excluding Shorthorns and Ayrshircs). Judges- —Messrs. John Andrew, Taieri ; William Cowan, Waikouaiti; Kennedy Ferguson, Blueskin. Attending Members — Messrs. Aitkenhead and \V. Meek. Prizes —ln this class, the largest prize taker received a Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of the value of Ten Guineas ; Silver and Bronze Medals in other Classes as Ist and 2nd. Cow, in milk or in calf ; eleven entries— Grainger and Son, ] ; T. Y. Duncan. 2; I). M'Gregor, 3. FaiiM f Dairy Cows, in milk ; six entries— T. Y". Duncan, 1 ; Fleming and lledicv, 2; D. M'Gregor, 3. Heifer, two years old ; ten entries —Fleming and Hedley, 2 ; P. Orr, 1 ; T. Y. Duncan, 3. Heifer, one year old ; seven entries— Fleming aud Hedley, 1 ; T. Y. Duncan, 2 aud 3. Extra Cattle. Judges and Attending Members —Same as for General Cattle.

Prizes —For the Best Dairy Cow, a Gold Medal (value, £5 55.) was given; Silver and Bronze Medals in other Classes, Ist and 2nd. Dairy Cow of any breed ; five entries — Fleming and Hedley, 1 and 2. Fat Cattle (two) ; six entries—Hon. M. Holmes, 1 and 2 ; Alex. Thomson, 3. Messrs. Lane, Fry, and Thomson, Butchers, gave a Prize of £5 os. for the Best Fat Bullock iu the Yard.

Bantam Game Cock and Hon ; five entries —K. Harding, 1 ; Dr. De Lautour, 2; F. Waters, commended. Braniah-pontra Cock and Hen ; four entries— Mrs. Kerr, 1. Cock and Hen of any other breed ; four entries— G. M. Bruce, 1 ; Mrs. Kerr, 2. Turkey Cock and Hen —Mr. Alexander Graham was the only exhibitor, and obtained a l>t prize. Aylesbury Drake, and Duck ; three entries— Hobert Scott, 1.

Common Drake and Duck ; two entriesRobert Scott, 1.

Pigeons, ('nek and Hon of any breed four entries—James Bee, 1. Dairy Pkoiutk.

Juiltji'* —Messrs. Wriidit, Dunedin, and Andrew M'Farlanc, Dunedin. Aflrm/iii'/ J/V;„.W<-Messrs James Bee ami W. Craig. Prr.'.-t —ln this (/lass, tin; largest Prize taker received a Silver Cup of the value of Ten (Juincas ; Silver and Bronze- Medals in other (')a-.--e-:, as )s:- and '2\v\,

211)8. Butter witliout Salt, m half-pound rolls, without any distinguishing mark ; thirty entries— Miss BohertMUi (Otepnpo), 1 : Mrs. (;iliies (Otepnpo). 2; Mrs. K. Jackson (Cave Valley), o ; William Craig, highly commended.

21bs. Butter with salt, in half-pound rolls, without any distinguishing mark ; thirty entries—Miss Ifobertson. 1 ; Mr. If. Jackson, 2; Mrs. W. Ifobertson, 3: Mrs. I>. Borrie and William Craig, highly commended ; Mrs. A. (fraham, commended. lOlbs. Salted Butter, made and cured by exhibitor, ami deposited four weeks before the Show: eighteen ent; ies—Mis. A. Polson, 1: Mr. if. Jackson, 2; Mrs. T. W. Evans, 3 : Mrs. 1). M'Gregor, coiumcnded. Fancy Batter for table ; fifteen entries Mrs. Hedley. 1 : Mrs. A. (fraham, 2; Mrs. If. Jackson, 3: Mrs. X. Fleming and Mrs. \Y. Morton highly commended.

Cheese Made by the, Exhibitor- -M i<s Scott. 1 ; Mrs. Alex, (fraham, 2 ; Mrs. M. Morton, 3. In addition to the prizes mentioned above, Mes.srs. G. and T. Young, of Dunedin, gave a Silver Salver (worth £4) for second largest Prize-laker in Dairy Produce ; and Mh. B. H. Moody gave a Hand Sewing-Machine (value £2 10s.) for tin-d largest Prize-taker in Dairy Produce. These were taken respectively by Mrs. B. Jacksm and Mrs. A. (fraham. Fi.on:. (fn.MN", Skkh.s, Boors, &r. Judge* —Messrs. Joseph Osborne, Leeston ; Mathew Todd, Pahnerston ; Matthews, Dunedin: and -- Bunciman, Oreen Island. Attending Miinher* —Messrs. Dunlop and M'Donald. Prize*— ln this Class, the largest Prize-t-iker in Grain and Seeds obtained a Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of the value of Ten Guineas ; Silver and Bronze Medals in all Classes as and 2nd.

Siu:k Flour, manufactured by exhibitor six entries—J. T. Evans and Co., J ; Mor ton and Bruce. 2.

Four Bushels White Wheat (red straw, Lammas and Essex) : seven entries— Andrew Bell. 1; J. ami T. Meek, 2; Murdoch and Wavson, 3.

Four Bushels White Wheat (red ehalf)— Messrs. J. and T. Meek were the only exhibitors, but the judges declined to make any award.

Four Bushels White Wheat (tusean and purple straw) ; two entries—C. and J. M. Todd, I ; J. and T. Meek, 2.

The Millers an 1 Grai i Merchants gave a Prize of Five Guineas or a Piece of Plate for Best 4 Busheh of White Wheat of any variety. Th»re wore eleven entries, the prize heing awarded to Mr. James A. Tavlor.

Vnur Bushel- o!' any va'iefy of Sliorl Oat j ; six entries Thonns Henderson. 1 : Stemsoii and Leigh, 2 ; Pleming ami J fed ley, o. '1 lie Millers and drain .Merchants gave a Prize of Five Guineas or a Piece of Plate for Pest 4 Bushels of bhoit Oats, of any variety. There were four entries for (.his prize, which was awarded to Mr. Jas. Fiudlay.

Four Bushels of Pong Oats, any variety four entries —G. and M. N. Todd, I ; Stem .son and Leigh, 2

The Millers and Grain Merchants gave a Prize of Five Guineas or a Piece of Plate for the Best 4 Bushels of Long Oats, of any \ ariety. Three entered for this prize, whidi was won hy Messrs. ('. and J. M. Todd. Four Bushels Malting Barley, any variety; two entries—Messrs. Pintott ami Otterson, grown hy Hugh Boss, ].

Four Bushels Field Peas ; three entries John Faieon-r, 1.

Four Bushels Perennial Bye-Grass ; three entries —Stemso" and Leigh, 1 ; John Fal-

coner, -. Four Pushels Italian Rye two entries—John Falconer, ] ; Steinson iinil Leigh, 2. Three Pushels Cocksfoot: two ontrics---Stcnisfin find Leigh, 1 ; John Falconer, 2. Three Utisheis Prairie Crass ; two entries —John Falconer. I : Steinson ;ind L'-i.nh, 2. oOihs. Timothy; two entries ■-Steinson ami Leigh, I ; John F;tleoner, 2. oOlbs. White Clover : three eii'i'ies--Alex. Crahnin, ] : John F;ilconer, 2. ."jOlbs. Cow Crass ; three entries— .lohn Falconer, 1 : Steinson and Leigh, 2. 501 bs. Led Clover; two entries—lohn Falconer, 1 ; Steinson and Leigh, 2. oOlbs. Al.syke ; three entries—iohn Falconer, 1 : Alex, Graham, 2. 1411>s. Early I'otatoes, kidney varieties ; thri'O entries—Steinson and Leigh. I. 141!)=. Early I'otatoes, round varieties: three entries—G M. Pince, 1. yfilbs. Lite Potatoes, any variety ; live entries—Mathcw Clydesdale, 1 ; Alexander Graham, 2. 141hs Onions, any variety ; two entries - Alex. Graham, L 12 Pinus (in pots), not higher than .'{ft. ; two entries—Win. lleywood, I ; John Faleoner, 2. 12 Cypresses (in pots) ; two entries—John Falconer, I ; Win. Hey wood, 2. 12 Coniferae (in pots) ; two entries—Wni. Hey wood, 1. Mr. M'Corkindale gave a Prize of an Electroplated Flowei Stand, of the value of Four Pounds, for the hest collection of best home-made Wines and Preserves. The only competitors for this were Messrs. P. Orr and 'I hos. Nicholson, the prize being awarded to the former. Mr. Henry Kite gave a Prize of a Household Sewing Machine for the best collection of Preserves made in the District. Mr. Peter Orr was the only competitor, and received the prize.

There were six entries, the prize being taken by the Hon. M. .Holmes. Sheep—Mkiunos. Judge* —Messrs. J. T. Ford, (.'lwistclmrch j M. Studholme, Tiinaru; and Hassell. Attending Members —Messrs. Easton and C. Todd. Prizes—\i\ tliis Class, the largest Prize-taker obtained a piece of Plate or silver Cup of the value of Twenty Guineas : the Best 15am in the Yard, a Cold Medal (value, IT) 55.); ami. the Best Ewe in the Yard, a Cold Medal (value, £5 55.); Silver and Bronze Medals in other Classes, as Ist and 2nd. Bam, four-tooth and upwards ; eleven entries- -Oakden and Browne, 1 and 2 ; Hon. IX. Campbell. 3. Two Hams, four-tooth ami upwards ; nine entries -lion. If. Campbell, 1. Oakden and Browne, 2 ; Hun. I!. Campbell, U. If .-mi. ( wo-looth oryeai ling ; ten entries— Oakden and Browne. I ; lion. It. Campbell, 2 ; Oakden and Browne, ,'?. Two (Jams, two-tooth or yearlings ; nine entries- Oakden and Browne, 1 and 2; Hon. It. Campbell, .'?. Two Ewes, four-tooth or upwards, with lambs at foot; nine entries- Oakden and Browne, 1 and 2 ; Hon. I!. Campbell, 3. Two Ewes, without lambs, and dry ; ten entries—Oakden and Browne, 1 ami 2; Hon. 11. Campbell, M. Two Ewes, two-tooth or yearlings : twelve entries—Oakden and Browne, 1. 2, and .'{. Be.-d Bam in the yard; four entries -Oakden and Browne, I. Best Ewe (it over two-tooth, to have lamb at foot); the entries—Oakden and Browne, 1. Lkici;sti;i;s. Judges— Messrs J. M 'Beath, ('hrbtehureh ; M. Studliolme, Timaru ; and Wil nun Crey, Dunedin. Attending Member* -- MeHsrs. Gardiner, I). Booth, ami.l. Donaldson. Prize* In this Class, the largest Prize-taker reeeived a Piece of Plate or Silver Cup of the value of Twenty Guineas; the liest Bam in the Yard| a Gold Medal (value. £5 55.); and the Best Ewe in the Yard, a Cold Medal (value, £5 55.); Silver and Bronze Medals in other Classes, Ist and 2nd. Ifam. four-tooth and upwards ; seven entries ■-( Allies and Street, 1 and 2; lion. M. Holmes, .'!. Two Bams, funr-t.oolb and upwards ; two entries -Me.-...r5. Oillies and Street, Mere the only competitors in this event, and reeeived tir 1. and vcoml prizes. Bam, two-tooth or yearling: seven entries- (fillies and Street, Ist, -2nd, and fird priz-.-s. Two Bams, two-tooth or yearlings ; ten entries (fillies and Street, I ; Fleming and Hedley, 2 ; (fillies ami Street, .'{. Two Ewes, four-tooth and upwards, with lambs at foot ; ten entries (fillies ami Street, Ist 2nd, and ,'lrd prizes. Two Ewes, two-Lout h or yearlings ; cloven entries--(fillies and Street, Ist, 2nd, and .'»rd prizes. Best Bain in the Yard ; four entries - (fillies and Street, I. Best Ewe in the Yard : four entries (fillies ami Street. 1. Lincoln's. ehureh ; and ,lohn B. Sutton, South'and. Attriidiii'i Mender* Messrs. (fardiner, I). Bo,,tl'i, and .1. .Donaldson. /V/vs-ln this Ola-is, the largest Prizetaker, apiece of plate or Silver Cup of the value of Tw' nty (fuinoas ; the Best Bain in the Yard, a Cohl Medal (value, £5 ss); and the Bed Ewe in the Yard, a CM Me.lal (value, £5 5s ) ; Silver and Bronze Medals in ofuer Clashes, Ist and 2nd.

Pain, fonr-toolh and upwards; cloven flit rii s llninn s. I ; MmiLhv, 2 ; l»r. W.lsler. :; : M.'iilovc highly mmded. Two Pains, four-tootli and upwards; six entries Menlove, I and 2; 1 >i»i'L<»n and M-Master. X Pain, two looth or yearling ; nine entries Menlove, 1 ; 1 liijiix'.s, '2 ami !>. Two Pains, two-tooth or yea'ling; seven entries -Holmes, Ist, 2nd, and .'hd. Two Kwe.s, four-tooth or upvv.vds, with lambs at foot ; eleven entries ■-Menlove, I ; Holmes, 2 and .'J. Two l'.'we.s, two-tooth or yearlings ; thirteen entries ■ Holmes, 1;' Menlove, 2; llwhiles, It Best Pain in Hie Yard : live entries - Holmes, 1. I'.est Kwo in the Yard : four entries Menlove, J. Pics. ./„■/;,,.< -Messrs. A. M'Borrow, Hampden, ami P. Smart. Oainarit. All<ii'lhi'j Munhn- ■ Mr. 'I hoina-i 11> ndersou. I'fiz'.t —Silver and Bronze Medals in all Olas-vs as Ist and 2nd. The only section under this heading for which there were any entries was for a sow, small hreed. for which Mr. I'. Oir had two entries, ami was awarded a Ist, prize. I'ol'l.'l'KV. .1,i,1,,,.< .Messrs. 11. P. Alport, ('hrisf,-ehii'-eh ; Sydney James, Huiiedin; and Jonathan Snow, Taieri. Alt<-n<lln<j Miinln■rx ■■- Messrs. S|,once and T. I lemlc.ivon. I'rr.is— Silver and Pronzc M<d;ils in nil (.'lasses as Ist ami 2nd. Dorkine. Cock and Hen Mr. G. M. liruee wa-j the only competitor with two exhibits. The judges made no award. Spanish dock and lien; three entries Alexander < Jrahani, 2nd prize. Game Ooelt and Hen; six cntrier Alex. Kerr (hlaek-hrcasted red), 1 ; Alcv. Kerr (dtiek wing), 2.