TELEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 839, 21 December 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON. j December 20. I It has been found that the extension of the hours of labor in connection with the Custom House has not becen taken advantage of to any great extent, and is not considered necessary. The Post says it is not improbable that the Government will return to the old hours before long. The following acceptances for the Wellington Gold Cup were received to-night : Fishhook, Maritana, Danebury, Lara, Laertes, Ulama, Longlands, Camballo, Pungawerewere, Venus Transit, Pinfire, Rata, Mufti, Duke, Morning Star, Lady Grey, Kinc' Quail, Pohokura, Sailor. The Government wrote on the 14th inst. to the Government of New South Wales, to enquire what space would be available for New Zealand at the forthcoming exhibition to be held at Sydney. No reply has yet been received. The Chamber of Commerce has had a communication from the Board of Trade of the Dominion of Canada, suggesting that delegations from the Chambers of Commerce in all the British colonics should meet in London in the course of next year. The Native Minister goes North to-day. The Government have informed the Coamber of Commerce that they cannot give a definite reply, regarding the railway station site until the Minister of Works returns from Wellington. Tho Nelson City Council decided unanimously to decline Government proposals with respect to the question of charitable aid. December 21. A Supplementary Gazette notifies that pay and travelling allowance for non-commis-sioned officers and constables shall be as follows:—Police Scrgt.-Majors, lis per day ; Ist class Sergts., 10s ; 2nd clrss, 9s Cd ; 3rd class, 9s ; Ist class constable, Ss Gd ; 2nd class, Ss ; 3rd class, 7s 6d ; Reserve Sergt.Major, 9s 6d ; Ist class Sergt., 9s ; 2nd class, Ss (>d : 2nd class constable, 7s ; 3rd class, Cs Gd. Travelling allowance of non-commis-sioned officers and constables is fixed at the rate of 6s per diem. Detectives—Chief detective, ] 6s per day ; 1 st class detectives, 14s; 2nd class, 12s Gd ; 3rd class, lis; 4th class, 10s. All the Government Offices will be closed on the 26th December. A letter from the Government announces that the capitation grant will bo calculated on all children attending Education Board schools, irrespective of age. The ages named in the Education Act were over five and under sixteen. A private letter received in town states that Dr. Somerville arrived in Glasgow on the 12th October, and was received by a largo number of friends, who collected at his house to welcome him on his return. The Doctor's health is said to be much improved. Delegates from employes in the drapery and clothing trades met several of tho employers this morning to discuss the halfholiday question. It was unanimously agreed that the 2 1l 'csent hours should be shortened, but there was some difference of opinion as to whether it wovld be better to give a half-holiday on Wednesdays or close at 6 or 7 o'clock on Saturday evening. It was decided that those employers who were not present should bo canvassed to ascertain their wishes. CHRISTCHURCH. December 20. Tenders amounting to L 35,000 have just been accepted for the supply of 15,000 tons of Newcastle coal, during the coming year, for the Christchurch and Otago railways. The racehorse Maritana was despatched North by the Wakatipu to-day, to fulfil her racing engagements. Two more engines have arrived by the Hurunui for the Christchurch railways. Three more are on their way by the Thames and the Piako. This wili make a total of 75 between Amberley and Invercargill. NEW PLYMOUTH. December 20, The Stella arrived last night with the Jackson's Bay settlers. They are chiefly foreigners, and can speak but little English. The few English families amongst them will find immediate employment. BALCLUTHA. December 20. The last rails in Proudfoot's contract, Balclutha to Clinton, were laid this afternoon. An engine, with one carriage, from Clinton, arrived at Balclutha station at 4 o'clock. Of course, the ballasting and ballasting and filling in require to be done before the line is ready for traffic. ' THE PALMERSTON SHOW. 0 . We have not space to make any additions to the necessarily brief remarks contained in our last issue upon the fourteenth annual show of the Waikonaiti and Shag Valley . Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held at Palmerston yesterday. We will therefore content ourselves with remarking that . the show, taken as a whole, was an exceP - lent one, though in some classes there -was but a poor display. The following is the complete PRIZE LIST. draught horses. Judges—Messrs John Shaw (Taieri), J. . Blues (Tokomairiro), and D. M'Gregor (Oamaru). Entire, 4 years and irpwards, 7 entries—■ R. Coubrough (Rob the Ranter), 1 ; Wm. - Ruddy (Champion), 2; J. Johnston (Cpn.queror), 3 <

Entire, 3 years old, 3 entries—A. Bannatyne, 1 ; M. Grant, 2; T. Mee, 3 Entire Colt, 2 years "old, 1 entry—M. Todd, 1

Entire Colt, 3 entries—A. Bannatyne, 1; A. Butters, 2 ; A. M'Kerrow, 3 Brood Mare, with foal at foot, 14 entries —A. Barmatyne, 1 and 2; R. Steel, 3 Foal, 16 entries—A. Bannatyne, 1 ; A. Cameron, 2; A. Bannatyne, 3 Mr M'Call's prize, LI 10s, for the best Foal by Comet—R. Steel Colts Foals by the entire horse Sir George Grey, L2 2s, given by T. Anderson and Co. —A. Bannatyne, 1 and 2 Fillies Foal by the entire horse Sir George Grey, L2 2s, given by T. Anderson and Co. —A. Bannatyne, 1 and 2 • Foal by the entire horse Rob the Ranter, —Given by Mr R. Coubrough—J. Dalzell, 1 ; H. M'Douell, commended

Best foal by Prince, prize given by owner of entire Prince—A. Cameron

Best Foal in the yard by any horse, LI Is, given by T. Anderson and Co.—A Bannatyne

Mare (dry), 4 years and upwards, 10 entries—J. Day, 1 ; W. Nicolson, 2; R. Steel, 3 Filly, 3 years old, 3 entries—D. Kerr, 1; A. Bannatyne, 2 ; W. Cochrane, 3 Filly, 2 years old, 6 entries—R. Hagan, 1 ; J. Hewitt, 2 ; W. Cochrane, 3 Filly, 1 year old, 5 entries—C. Reid, 1 ; A. Dempster, 2 ; R. Steel, 3 Gelding, 4 years and upwards, 8 entries— J. M'Gill, 1; W. Nicolson, 2; Little Bros., 3 Gelding, 3 years old, 3 entries—W. and T. Thorburn, 1 ; A. Bannatyne, 2 Pair of Geldings or Mares, 11 entries—A. Bannatyne, 1 ,- R. Steel, 2; W. Nicolson, commended Gelding, 2 years old, 5 entries—T. Dent, 1 ; A. Dempster, 2 ; J. Jones, 3 Gelding, 1 year old, 4 entries—J. Jones, 1 ; R. Hagan, 2 ; J. Watt, 3 Champion Prize—For Best Mare or Filly, Silver Medal—A. Bannatyne THOEOTTH CREED HORSES. Judges—Messrs John M'Lean (Dunedin), T. Henderson (Otepopo), and G. Warnock (Waihauranga) Entire, 3 years and upwards, 4 entries— E. Devine (Ringleader), 1 ; T. M'Millan (Topthorne), 2 ; D. Donald, 3 Entire Colt, 2 years old, 2 entries—J. Muir, 1 Brood Mare, with foal at foot, S entries— C. M'Donald, 1; H. Urquhart, 2; J. Deem, 3 Foal, 4 entries—H. Urquhart, 1 ; C. M'Donald, 2 ; J. Deem, 3. Marc (dry), 3 years old and upwards, 2 entries—J. Muir, 1 Gelding or Filly, 2 years old, 4 entries— J. Dent, 1 Gelding or Filly, 1 year old, 6 entries—J. Muir, 1 ; A. Cameron, 2 and 3 EXTEA HORSES. Carriage Entire—J. Packman (Gratis), 1. Roadster Entire—J. Henderson (Goldfinder). 1 Mr Henderson's prizes of LI and 10s for foals by Goldfinder W. Paul, 1 ; W. Murray, 2 HACKS. Judges—same as for thoroughbred horses. (Welding or Mare, any age, 12 entries—C. M'Gregor, 1 ; Spencer, 2 ; Stewart, 3 Pony, 14 hands and under, 10 entries—W. A. Young, 1 ; W. James, 2 ; Captain Goldie, 3 Tony, under 12 hands—W. Rowley, 1 Gelding or Mare, not over 15 hands high, suitable for riding, driving, plough, and harrow occasionally'. 0 entries—D. Kerr, 1 ; A. Butters, 2 ; C. Reid, 3 View of Paltnerston, given by Mr. Lawson, photographer, for tbe best Buggy Horse, to be shown in harness, 6 entries—C. M'Gregor, 1 Lady's Hack, to be ridden by a lady ; first prize, clock, by Mr R. H. Cathcart, Palmerston ; 13 entries—W. Cochrane, 1 ; J. Johnston, 2 ; C. H. Robson, 3 Hack, best weight-carrier, to jump 4 feet hurdles. 3 trials, 5 entries—Spencer, 1 ; Stewart, 2 ; Temploton, 3 Best pair of Buggy Horses, Ll Is, given by Mr Cottrell, 5 entries—J. A. Dunoan, 1 ; C. M'Gregor, commended Best Coaching Horse, Mare, or Gelding, Ll Is, given by Mr J. A. Duncan—J. Duncan, 1 EXTRAS. Prizes for Best Shod Draught Horse or Mare—W. Aflicck (shoer), l"; J. Douglas (shoer), 2 Prizes for Best Shod Light Horse or Mare—W. Affleck (shoer), 1 and 2 SHORTHORN CATTLE. Judges— R. Moore (Balclutha), J. Maclean S(Dunediu), J. Blues (Tokomairiro). Bull, calved before Ist August, IS76—no entry Bull, 2 years old, 1 entry—C. Reid, 1 Bull, 1 year old, 4 entries—Win. Puddy, 1 ; A. Cameron, 2 ; J. Culling, 3 Cow in calf or milk, 8 entries—Wm. Puddy, 1 ; J. Culling, 2 ; Wm. Puddy, 3 Heifer, 2 years old, 4 entries—Wm. Puddy, 1, 2, and 3 Heifer, 1 year old, 5 entries—Wm. Puddy, 1, 2, and 3 AYRSHIRE CATTLE. Judges—Messrs G. Warnock (Waihaurunga), D. Andrew (Green Island), W. Cullen (East Taieri). Bull, calved before Ist August, 1576, 5 entries—Matthew Todd, 1; H. M'Donald, 2 ; A. M'Kerrow, 3 Bull, 2 years old, 5 entries—W. Cowan, 1; A. Gillies, 2 ; Mrs Cameron, 3 Bull, 1 year old, S entries—P. Orr, 1 ; C. M'Gregor, 2 ; J. Jones, 3 Cow in calf or milk, 10 entries—P. Orr, 1 and 2 ; W. Cowan, 3 Heifer, 3 years old, in calf or in milk, 7 entries—W. Cowan, 1, 2, and 3 Heifer, 2 years old, S entries—Wm. Paul, 1 ; W. Cowan, 2 : M. Todd, 3 Heifer, 1 year old, 20 entries—W. Cowan, 1 ; W. Park, 2 ; H. M-Call, 3 OTHER CATTLE. Colonial bred, excluding Shorthorns and Ayrshires. ' Judges—Same as for Ayrshire Cattle. Cow, in calf or in milk, IS entries—W. Paul, 1 ; C. Kennet, 2 ; H. M'Call, 3 Heifer, 2 vears old, 14 entries—John Watt, 1 and 2"; C. Reid, 3 Heifer, 1 vcar old, 14 entries—C. Cruickshank, 1 ; W. Cochrane, 2 ; C. M'Gregor, 3 Pair Dairy Cows, any breed, 9 entries—P. Orr, 1 ; W. Cowan, 2 and 3 Pair of Fat Bullocks, 2 entries—Little Bros., 1 and 2 Pair of Fat Cows or Heifers, 3 entries, Little Bros, 1 Sheep. Judges in all classes—Messrs W. Jeffry (Taieri), P. Aitcheson (Oamaru), and J. M'Donald (Shag Valley). JIERINO. Ram, 4-tooth and upwards, 3 entries—W. Heckler, 1 and 2 Ram, 2-tooth, 4 entries—W. Heckler, 1 and 2 Ewe, 4-tooth and upwards, 4 entries—W. Heckler, 1 and 2 Ewe, 2-tooth, 6 entries—W. Heckler, 1 and 2 LEICESTERS, Ram, 4-tooth and upwards, 2 entries—J. Hewitt, 1 and 2 Ram, 2-tooth—no entry Ewe, 4-tooth and upwards, 7 entries—no exhibit Ewe, 2-tooth, 9 entries—D. Kerr, 1 and 2 M LINCOLN. Ram, 4-tooth and upwards, 9 entries—J. Douglas, 1, 2, and 3 Ram, 2-tooth, 3 entries—W. Heckler, 1 and 2 Ewe, 4-tooth and upwards, 3 entries—W. Heckler, 1 and 2 , Ewe, 2-tooth, 3 entries—W. Heckler, 1 and 2 PAT SHEEP. Pen of not less than 5 merino wethera or ewes, 2 entries—Little Bros., 1 and 2.: Pen of not less than 5 fat long-wpol wethers or ewes, 4 entries—J. Douglas, 1 ; Anderson and Sutherland, 2 ; Little Bros., 3 Pen of not less than o fat lambs, 6 entries —W. Puddy, 1 and 2; Little Bros., 3 PIGS. Boar, 1 year and upwards, 1 entry—W. A. Young, 1 t » Boar, under 1 year, 1 entry—no award Sow, 1 year and upwards, 2 entries—H. M'Call, 1 Sow, ivnder 1 year, 2 entries—no award Fat Pig, 3 entries—Little Bros., 1 Brood sow and litter—no entry POULTRY. Cock and 2 Hens, Dorking, 3 entries—A. Annan, 1 ; W. Diack, 2 Cock and 2 Hens, Spanish, 4 entries—W. A. Young, 1 ; W. Diack, 2 Cock and 2 Hens, Brahmapootra, 2 entries : —W. Cowan, 1; J. Little, 2 Cock and 2 Hens, any other breed,' 5 entries—J, Hewitt, 1; J, Morrison, 2 {/

Drake and 2 Ducks, Aylesbury, 2 entries —J. Hewitt, 1 Drake and 2 Ducks, any other breed, 1 entry—J. Hewitt, 1 Pair Turkeys, 3 entries—W. Diack, 1 and 2 DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs. T. Brown (Dunedin), J. Mitchell (North-East Valley), and W. Wright (Dunedin). 31b Fresh Butter, 29 entries—Mrs M. Todd, 1 ; Mrs A. Dempster, 2 ; Mrs W. Cowan, 3 ; Mrs Guffie, highly commended ; Mrs Gilmour, commended 31b Powdered Butter, 24 entries—Mrs M. Todd, 1 ; Mrs Dempster, 2; Mrs C. M'Donald, 3; Mrs M'Adie, highly commended ; Mrs J. M'Kane, commended 101b Salt Butter, 25 entries—Mrs Dempster, 1; Mrs M. Todd, 2 : Mrs C. M'Gregor, 3 ; Mrs Gilmour, highly commended Cheese (whole, any age), 10 entries—Mrs Dempster, 1 ; Mrs Diack, 2; Mrs Puddy, 3 ; Mrs Robertson, highly commended Cheese made since Ist October, IS7B, 5 entries—Mrs Fleming. 1 ; Mrs Pagan, 2 ; Mrs Robertson, 3 ; Mrs M'Allvee, highly commendeed Mr J. D. Kett gave a first-class cheese vat for the most points made in the dairy duce department—Mrs Dempster SUNDRIES. Side of Rolled Bacon, 7 entries—P. Duncan, 1 ; W. Cowan, 2 ; TV. A. Young, 3 Ham, 7 entries-—P. Duncan, 1 ; W. Cowan, 2 ; W. A. Young, 3 Loaf of home-made Bread, not less than 4lbs, 7 entries—Mrs W. Park, 1 ; Mrs Guffie, 2 Collection of Garden Produce (including Flowers and Shrubs), 5 entries—J. Deem, 1 ; Capt. Kitchener, 2; W. Pickup, commended Special Prize by J. K. Bi-owne, 14 entries —Mrs J. Miller, 1 ; Mrs D. Guffie, 2 IMPLEMENTS. The President's Special Prize of L2 2s for the best Reaper and Binder, 1 entry—C. Haynes Light Four-wheeled Trap—no entry Farm Dray, 1 entry—W. M'Dougall, 1 Reaper, 1 entry—C. Haynes, 1 Double Furrow Plough, 2 entries—A. Wilson, 1 ; J. Douglass, 2 Harrows, 1 entry—J. Douglass, 1 Grubber, 4 entries—A. Wilson, 1 and 2 Drill Harrow, 1 enti-y—W. M'Dougall, 1 Saddle Harrows, 1 entrv —J. Douglas, 1 Field Roller, 1 entry—W. M'Dougall, 1 Swing Plough—no entry.