THE SHOW.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1120, 20 November 1879, Page 2

THE SHOW.

NORTH OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. President—Mr. John Reid, Elderslic; Vice- - President —Mr. Thos. Henderson: lion. Treasurer—Mr. \Y. H. Ronayne ; Committee —Hon. M. Messrs. K. ' Mcnlove, A. Hedli-y. H. Little, J. Finlay, Wm. Easton, H. ' "oimcll. C. Todd, T. Stevenson, J. Dor>ald«',:i. I). I'iehl, Wm.' Meek, T. Y. Duncan. I' Urr. J. Gemmell, James Reid, J. Hi "chin, W. Borrie, J. Jack, J. Mitchell, F. Bromley, A. Aikenliead. Wm. Robertson. and John Falconer; Secretary, Mr. J. Church. 'J. Tlie sixteenth annual Show of the North Ot.v.'O Agricultural ami Pastoral Association wmcommenced to-dav under more favorable auspices than for several years past. The wiTitir r was, contrary to the usual state of matters, highly favorable for tile'occasion, thongh there \vn« rather too much "wind blowing. The attendance during the morning was "very small, hut it gradually increased • iiirini: the afternoon, when the number of -pecta'tors reached a highly respectable number. But there was a very palpable falling o(T from last year. The number of visitors from the country was not so large as wc have previously seen it, but there will probadly be an improvement in this respect to-morrow. It is well at such a time as this to take a retrospective view of the progress of the Association, and, by entering into comparisons, ascertain to what extent it has been attended with success. The sixteenth show of the Association is now being held, and it is no exaggeration to say that in point ot number of'exhibita and their quality none of its predecessors will bear comparison with the present exhibition. For many years the Association has struggled manfully against a multitude of difficulties, but its members were evidently determined to succeed, and their efforts have, within the past few years been attended with a very considerable amount of success. Starting out as a small country exhibition of stock only, it has gradually but firmly grown in importance until there is only ono other show in the Colony that can be fairly said to equal it. Tho annual Agricultural and Pastoral Show of North Otago is the only rival of the Metropolitan Exhibition of Canterbury ; but in many respects tho former is much superior. This has been admitted over and over again, even bv ardent admirers and members of the Canterbury Association, until it has become the fashion to even dispute the claim of the Canterbury Association's Show to the title of the premier exhibition of the Colony, In some respects, iiowcveF, we have yet much room for improvement before our annual gathering can lie termed perfect. In Home of the classes there is wanting that amount of keen competition which tends so materially to bring abont improvement in stock and create a healthy feeling of rivalry amongst breeders. It has, we fear, become the practice of some who might be exhibitorsto look 'upon the result as a foregone conclusion, and ao abstain from showing at all. This is a wrong view to take of the matter. Everyone who possesses a good animal should become a competitor, not only in justice to liimaclf hut in fairness to the district and in the interests of the community of which he is a member. What matter though he cannot become the fortunate possessor of one of the many valuable cups given by tho Association, or even of a lirst prize? Never to ciake a commencement as an exhibitor means never to be a successful one, and never to become second best in a ring competition of the kind meant; never to be known as the possessor of anything worth showing. To the man who hopes by improving his breeds to turn hia stock to account in the sale-yard or elsewhere, the possession of a reputation for breeding good animals means so much money made, and ! everv farmer would do well to bear this ! point in view. Non-exhibitors, or those who | are afraid of defeat., should also remember that many of the most successful exhibitors I of tiic present day arc men who for years I met defeat after defeat manfully, and still ! strnsnrled oil. Had they accepted their lirst ! beatings in a dispirited manner, and quietly retired from further contests, they would never have become known for the possession of anything particularly worthy of notice ; their stock would not nave been sought for by those willing to pay high prices in order to obtain something wherewith to carry on the work of improvement, and they would not have occupied the very comfortable, if not atlluent positions, they do now. This by the way. Turning again to the progress of the Society's Shows generally, it is a matter for regret that the ofliciul records of the Association do not afford us an opportunity of tracing its course from the opening out of it 3 career of usefulness, for it was useful even in the early days, even though its shows were very small affairs indeed, and the rlass of .stock exhibited at them very inferior as compared with the magnificent animals now brought out for judgment. Those early shows were the means of instilling within the hre.vtis oi the tanners of the district a stronir and lasting desire to effect improvements, and we are now reaping the benefitsof the spirit of progress then created. 'I he official records of the Association only enable us to place before our readers a comparative statement of the i-.itries lor eight vcarj. but the figures given show unmistakeablvthat the annual exhibitions of stock, &c., held in Oamaru have rapidly grown in public favor and importance, 'lhe following figures have been gathered from the Society's book, kindly placed at our disposal by .\ir. John Church, the Secretary of the Association , and give a statement of the number of entries received in each class during the years in which he has been connected with j the Society :

A casual glance at these figures will show tfjc rapid manner in which the annual exhibitions have grown since IS7'2. Jt is true that on the face of the table it would appear that there is .1 falling off in the number of exhibits this year .18 compared with the figures for 1873; but au?h is not really the case, for there has actually been an increase of exhibits. It will be seen that there were no lc«» than 208 entries made last year under the heading extra exhibits, or for special prizes, against 139 for tliis year. In both cases these figure.? are made tip almost entirely of entries for special prizes entirely outside the Association's published programme. For these, although entered in the several classes, an additional entrance fee is charged to entitle exhibitors to compete for special prizes. Hence the figures given tinder the heading extra exhibits are not actually or entirely exhibits in addition to those given under the other headings. If, therefore, we deduct these in both cases, it will be seen that there lias been an increase in the actual number of exhibits 'of 25. Of course, this is not a very wonderful advance, to make; but there are unfavorable circumstances to be taken in connection with this matter. Xo doubt the hardness of this times lias deterred mr.ny who might otherwise) Imvo become exhibitors, or have shown to a greater extent, from making as many entries as they othervrisi: would have made. Then, again, we find on comparing the catalogues for the two years that there are fewer exhibits from a distance than there were last year. The district has been left more entirely dependent for a successful exhibition upon its own resource**. Tliat these resources arc varied and extensive anyone present 011 the Show Krorind' to-day must freely admit, while we. are assured that still stronger evidence will be Offered to-morrow in en'pporfc of the fact. We do not purpose going through the list: and showing every "instance wlice ma; terial increases or decreases of exhibits have occurred, as 110 good purpose could be served Lv so doing ; but there is just one rather remarkable circumstance that'we would mention, and that is the falling off in the number of exhibits of horses is more than made up by the deficiency in the number of what may be termed working horses, draught geldings,

and express horses. Again, there has been a very decided decrease in the number of entries under the heading of dairy produce—that class in which the ladies are more particularly concerned. This cannot by any stretch of imagination be attributed to a diminution of the interest felt by the ladies in the Show, but is the result of a very appreciable desire on the part of the "gude wives" to take care of the small share of cash falling into their hands in these unquestfontyly duy times. To the hardness of the money majtfc&t &K> .mustSfe look'for an exthe fact; thai there jbas; been a falling oflSin thejiymiber of priSSie ppizeß given bvjoji tfce consequent'de-i-rease the nflpiJjer M; tatnflped ■meat gKsn by wHT be se'ettjthat'th'e Association has gradually extended its sphere of usefulness by including fresh classes of exhibits until its annual shows may with every justification be termed thorough representati\s;s!' ofe ceysery- agricultural-, and lists "for the various years will also show that the -• Assooiatioii~4ias witli -the. rapidl j'-increasing importance of its annual eExJiibjtions by yearly addipgffo,'--the valjie : of the prizes given." For instance, we may mention that; iirnddition~-to J an~tacrcasc in the number aud yalue.of .the medals .offered, the Committee this* year'gives an additional lu guineas in cups, the total value of these trophies this year amounting to 250 guineas a3 against 240 guineas in IS7B. In many other respects great improvements have been made in the programme, separate classes, l'or example, having been created in grain for growers and dealers. All these things show conclusively that the Association is determined to maintain the reputation of the Show as one of the two best he'd in New Zealand Some important alterations had been made in the laying off of the ground. Starting out with the riiig, which was placed in the usual position, we may briefly describe the ground as laid off as follows :—The cattle were, as usual, located at the east end of the south side of the ground in the permanent pens, to which a number of hurdles have been added. Next came the stalls for the mares and young horses, on the same side, while the entires were located more towards the centre of the west end of the ground. The sheep pens were fixed in very much the same position as last year, the only difference being that there were a much larger number of pens, rendered necessary by the very decided increase in the number of exhibits, Behind these, on tho west end, were placed the dogs, and in the comer was arranged the heavy machinery, such as threshers, &c. Adjoining these had been erected a very commodious temporary shed for the reception of the exhibits of grain and seeds, formerly shown near the shed for dairy produce. In front of this shed were placed the buggies and harness, previously exhibited near the gate, and in front qf the permanent sheds. This alteration was a very great im- i provement, as it afforded much more room I for the public near tho ring. Next to the grain and seeds were placed, on the north side, the poultry pens, which completed the exhibits on the west side of the gate. The dairy produce was, as usual, shown in the permanent sheds. Tho balance of the implements was placed in the north-east corner. This, with the fat cattle shown in the ordinary position, completed the arrangements as far as the position of the exhibits were concerned, and we must certainly congratulate the Ground Committeo upon having laid off the ground to the very bust advantage. On the eastern side of the ring, which, by the way, was supplied with additional seating accommodation, was a publicans' booth belonging to Mr. Kett, of the Royal Hotel, and special luncheon room for the stewards and judges. Adjoining these were the temperance booth of Mr. Brown, and the fruit stall of Messrs. Draper and Jennings. On the opposite side Mr. Johnston, of the Commercial Hotel, had a large booth, and on the eastern side, near the gate, was the second of Mr, Brown s temperance booths and a luncheon room. A .special stand had been provided for the | baud between the ring of the permanent sheds. From this the newly-formed band of the No. 1 Rifles, under Bandmaster l'heloung, discourswl some capital music during the afternoon. 11 nvihit said this much by way of introduction, Ve will proceed to review, as far as our space will permit, the exhibits brought under the notice of the judges. Houses. The sliow of thoroughbred horses was, if anything, superior to tho exhibitions of previous years. In ali-aged entires there were Mr. Devine'y Ringleader, who was looking in prime condition ; Mr. Paterson's Pertobe, who was brought on the ground in the pink of show condition ; Mr. Patersou's three-year-old. by Ilam, out of Little Lady : Messrs. F. andM. Evans' Bedou'ih, a rather small but compact and jjrctry-looking animal ; and Mr. H. Reid s Iving of the Hills, a somewhat small but compact horse, rather light in condition. Mr. Paterson was the only" exhibitor of a two-year-old colt. This was one by Pertobe, out of Maid of the Mill, anil a line, well-grown- animal he is—fit, indeed, to be shown in any ring. Some very good one-year : old cplts-were shown. There was also a good show of brood mares, including Mr. Paterson's rare old mare Maid of tho Mill, looking fresh and blooming 5 •-•Mr. Paterson's Nora, Jlr. Ayton's Miss El.-wick, and a couple of big upstanding np< >■■■, .shown by Messrs. Fleming and iledley, Of dry mares there was a good show, the most noticeable being Corruption, a very bigir-.re, belonging to Mr. Paterson, and got by 'iraducer out of Betty Martin. Mr. Clydesdale showed a rather small, but very good quality, mare named Formosa, and 'Mr. John Roul had a very pretty 111 are named Minnie Warren, also rather small, but showing very g. od quality. Messrs. Fleming and Hedley had a very fine mare, wanting in preparation ; aud the class was completed with a three yearold mare by; Pertobe.-frointMaidbf. the Mill, which, as might be imagined from her breeding, shows a considerable amount of quality. Of two-year-old and one-year-old fillies there were also very good exhibits, the best to our way of thinking being Mr. Paterson's yearling filly by Pertobe, which gives abundant evidence of budding into a good crosscountry. maro!'!' Several of' the :thoroughbreds' entered were not brought op to tl* ground, Hacks. There was a fiue show of horses of all classes, but mora .particularly; in; weightcarrying and light harness hacks. It is impossible, with .our; limitcd. spn.cc, to treat upon the whole p£ the exhibits. The trials of hacks over ?limllea created considerable interest amongst the general public, who; crowed- round; the ring to watch the proceedings. Several of the horses baulked, .and' their after success was due to the good generalship of Mr. W. M'Kay, who piloted most of the jumpers over the hurdles. The contest among the ladios' hacks, ridden by ladies, also created some amount of special interest. C.VTI'Lh.

It has never been our pleasure to see many of such rarely beautiful animals in the Ayrshire cattle class before, and, from good authority, we can confidently state that no such exhibition for extent and quality has ever taken place in the Colony. At an early hour most of the competitors wore on the ground, but not till a few minutes before 11 were the several competitors in the all - aged bulls brought into the ring. Champion and Prince Charlie (owned by Mr. Wm. Cook) seemed to receive a great deal of attention, and created much comment. For our own part we were unable to see why, as there were several of a more taking character, but the fact of their having been just imported caused the fancy to handle their merits as something new, and we heard several veterans in this line remark, "that blood must tell." The judges for some time appeared to be divided as to where the blue ribbon should go, but eventually bestowed it upon Mr. Gemmell's exhibit, the winner of the second prize in the same class last year, Mr. William Cook's imported bull Champion (IS months old) received the second prize. His points were long under discussion, aud great difference of opinion seemed to exist as to the peculiar merits that should place him in that position, but his fine open points, with flossy, silky hair, and beautiful, head and horns raised a doubt whether he should not be one higher up in the list. Kakanui Joel: eamc in for third place, with honor, showing much breeding, and must come under the head of a grand beast, He will be remembered as the winner of the first prize for two-year-old bulls at last year's show. Mr. Cook's Prince Charlie took honor No. 4 in this class. His description is muclr the same as Champion's, and he may be reckoned upon to make his mark another year, i

Much credit is due to the importer for the introduction of this new strain, and its results must of necessity be felt. Some very nice yearling bulls were brought into the ring, no less than eleven youngsters being introduced to the notice of the judges, who had some difficulty in jnaking their awards. Eventually the first -prize fell to a good looking and well made bull'belonging to Mr. J. Gemmell, Mr.. Cowan,, of Waikouaiti, coming second with a: bull by Duke of Edinburgh, out of Daisy, while Messrs. Fleming and Hedley scored third honors:. with a very nice looking jroungster, arid Mr. D. M'Gregir obtained a commended ticket, The other exhibitors had no'.reason tohe ashamed of their defeat; for . the':-kho'le of .the bulls in this class were a very fine lot.- Over a dozen cows in calf or in milk were shown, and, with the exception of one or two that were in rather low condition, they nere a really magnificent lot, and the competition was one of the keenest we; have seen on the ground. The first prize fell i to Mr. D. M'Gregor for - a perfect specimen of an Ayrshire, Mr. Cowan -gained-the second .with an equally good cow, and Messrs. Fleming and Hedley had to be content with third and fourth positions with really good animals. In two-year-old and "yearling heifers there were also good shows and close competition. For cows with their progeny, Mr. Gemmell again came to the front, with Messrs. Fleming and Hedley second, and Mr, Cowan third. For the best animal in the yard Mr. M'Gregor scored a win with a really beautiful cow named Susie. This concluded the contest for the Cup. Mr. Cowan, of Waikonaiti, who is deserving of every credit for his enterprise in coming to Oamaru to show his cattle, being the fortunate winner with 10 points. The other .- xhibitors scored as follows :—Gemmell, 9 ; Fleming and Hedley, 8 ; C'o/jk, 7 ; M'Gregor, c. . A few very good Aldemey cattle were shown by Mr. H. Counell and Mr. M'Master, this breed forming a new class of exhibits in Oamaru, and one of -which we hope to- see more in future years. In general cattle there was a very good show, Messrs. Fleming and Hedley especially showing some excellent animals, and securing the Cup. Mr. Duncan also show good animals. Implements. In this class there was a more than usually excellent show of exhibits, Messrs. Reid and Gray having, after an absence from the Show Ground of some five years, again entered the lists, aud challenged the right of Messrs. Jack, Steel, and Hendry to become the possessors of the 20-guinea cup. At the same time, many of those who last year assisted to swell the exhibits in the implement class—Messrs. Robert Wilkin and Co. (of Christchurch), Mr. Andrew Watson, Mr. William Watson, and others—were conspicuous lor. their absence. Consequently the local firms had the competition to themselves in nearly every class, but it was a very keen one throughout. The implements were,, with, a few exceptions, colonial products, and right well the manufacturerers. showed, in the turning out of the ordinary implements used in agriculture, that the Colony has little to learn from the Old Country or America. The imported implements ■shown were chiefly of;' those classes which the inventive ' genius, of the Americans, aided by a large experience in the cultivation of the soil, have discovered tq be necessary for the successful and profitable growing of graiu upon an extensive scale. Foremost amongst these stood the combined reapers and binders of M'Cormick, Osborne, and Gammon and Deering, shown respectively by the New Zealand Loan' and Mercantile Agency Company,' Messrs. R. Wilkin and Co., aud Messrs. Hassell, Son, and Co, It is "\yorthy of note that the Wood machine was "not, for some reason best known to the agent, entered for competition, The cmly other imported articles down on the oatalogue was a small and very handy potato digger, shown by Mr. J. G. Finch, alongside one of a more pretentious nature manufactured by Messrs. Reid and Gray, and one of the broadcast seed sowers of Messrs. A. and T. Dobbie, shown by Messrs. Hassell, Sou, and Co. against one of Messrs. Reid and Gray's make;' Of the articles produced by local firms there was an abundance, Messrs. Reid and Gray leading the van in regard to the number of exhibits. In ploughs and harrows of various kinds Messrs. Reid and Gray and Messrs. Jack, Steel, and Hendry were eacli represented. In cultivators, scarifiers, and rollers, the former firm had a clear field; but in drill grubbers the two firms again entered into competition, while Mr. Henderson, of Ngapara, tried conclusions with Messrs, Reid and Gray for excellence of drill ploughs with a highly'creditable implement. Messrs Reid and Gray were the only competitors in potato diggers aud broadcast seed sowers against the imported articles. For reaping machines there was a strong competition between Messrs. Jack, Steel, and Hoiulry, Messrs. Reid and Gray, and Messrs. Fiaser and Co.; and the same firms again competed for the prizes offered for chaffcutters. 111 carts and drays there was not much'competition, Messrs, Reid and Gray providing thrcp exhibits, and Messrs. Jack, Steel, and tiendry only'showing in one section. The former firm were the only I exhibitors of a cheese press and a churn. I The list of entered for competition wari brought to a close with a handy-looking windmill for pumping purposes,- shown by Air'- George D.Qnnison. There were a large number oi' extra exhibits outside the articles enumerated in the Society's published prize-list. Amongst the .number were a drill and wheel hoe, of American manufacture, and a very useful implement for those carrying on gardening operations upon a large scale; a portable ;cngiiie shown by Messrs, Reid and Gray, and manufactured at Home ; an engine and thresher of Robey and Co., shown by the National Mortgage Company; a Ruston, Procter, and Co. engine and thresher ; and a Ransome, Sims, aud Co. engine and thresher, shown by Messrs. Connell and Clowes. Messrs. Jack, Steel, and Hendry also showed a number of extra exhibits. Amongst their exhibits was a really handsome farm cart, which attracted a considerable amount of attention, though' doubts, were expressed ,as to the ability of the firm to :turn ont such articles at the price named. !The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile ;Agency- Qompany also showed ,a»- extra !exhibit ih the" shape of one of M'Cormick'-s .'reapers and binders, fitted . up- with the special apparatus for hand-binding. The special fittings for this purpose : are supplied with all the machines, but we believe this is the first time that the hand-binding portions have been fitted, up.and exhibited. Messrs, Reid and Gray liad also on exhibition several additional reapers,' various descriptions of harrows, winnowing machine, double and single-drill turnip and mangold sowers, and a three-tire, horse hoe. Altogether the display 'of implements was a really good one;, and the greatest credit is due to. the local manufacture! s, Messrs. Jack, Steel, and Hendry and Messrs! Reid and Gray; for the very admirable manner in which they placed thefr ntimerous iijipiements o» the ground; They' plearly showed that, for the smaller and itfore-'coipmonly-used agricultural implements; there is no necessity to Took beyond tKe Colony for articles of the best workmanShip and cpmpleteriess : of finish. We'doubt if '-'aiiy show |of imported implements could have produced a more striking effect than did the productions of the colonial manufacturers named. Buggies and Harness. In this class there-was a slightly better display than was the case last year, but still there was'very little competition. Messrs. Reid and .Gray were .the only'exhibitors of buggies and spring carts, and. they showed some very substantially - built vehicles of various kinds. Messrs. Robin and Co., of Dunedin, the only exhibitors last year, were not represented. In harness, the only competitors were Messrs. Hodge and Jones and Mr. George. Raven, the former being the largest exhibitors. 1?loo 11 and Bread. Of flour there wa*'not a single entry, but nolless than: four of the'Oamaru bakers were represented by their bread, -while there were exhibits ..by. Mr., Adams, of Wairnate, and Mrs. -English, "Waikoura. As we were not permitted to taste the bread, we cannot' speak of the .quality of the exhibits. Some tempting oatmeal cakes were shown by Mrs. Bruce, Miss Bruce, and Messrs. Charles Hunter and Alexander Graham. ~ ■ Grain and Seeds. ■ There seemed to be an unusual amount of fiarq.aud trouble bestowed upon this class of exhibits, reflecting very great credit upon the district generally, arid, whilst we were glad to see. our Christchurch friends showing well up in this department, and fairly competing witlvus* proud, to accord a score in

our favor. There seems to be a very marked improvement over last year's show, greater attention having been paid to the dressing and general get up. Wool. As was the case last year, this staple article of Colonial exportation was not represented by a single exhibit. Dogs. In this class there was a remarkably good ; competition alike in sheep dogs and greyhounds, and the show in this respect formed a centre of attraction for many admirers of ;animals of the canine species. Amongst the greyhounds were several that have figured prominently on the coursing ground, including Mr. Ronayne's Kathleen, Mr. Lintott's Hock, ilr. Otterson's Cleopliila, and I Mr. Stuart's Tasman. Geelong Comet, an old warrior, and now lord of the harem in his owners kennel, was shown by Mr. Kctt, and Messrs. Saunders and Walker, of Christchurch, exhibited Reflection, one of the best bred dogs in the country, and from the same litter as Mr. Caverhill's .Juliet and Hinemoa. The trial of sheep dogs was abolished this year, aud the prizes were awarded more on the appearance of the dogs than their ■working abilities. Tliey were, as a whole, a very fine-looking lot, and the judges had some difficulty in arriving at a decision. Sheep. The careful consideration given, and nice discriminations made by the judges in the various classes were really most puzzling, inasmuch as it required some considerable explanation before we could distinguish the characteristic merits upon which each animal received its award. From the careful and impartial manner in which the prizes have been given, both the exhibitors and judges must alike be satisfied that justice has been fairly meted out. The first brought under close inspection was the Leicesters iu Class J. For the best 4-tooth ram Messrs. Parker were successful, as well as No. 2 in the same class. The former also took the first prize as being the best ram in the yards of his class. The same gentlemen were also the successful competitors for the best in sections No. 69 and 70 of the same olass, and in remarking upon them, we ea,n only say that they are most unquestionably grand animals. Nos. 443 and 444, for 2-tooth, belonging to the same owners, were winning beasts, and worthy of much admiration. The 4-tooth ewe No. (44S ranked No. 1 in this entry, as well as for being the best ewe in tb". yards. In entries under this heading for two ewes, 4-tooth and upwards, with lambs at foot—--1 ewe and lamb, 2-tooth, 2 ewes, 2 tooth—all prizes were carried off by the Messrs. Parker, as well as the private prizes given by the South CiUiterbwy shepherds. ■ Pigs. I Only one specimen of the porcine species was exhibited, and for this Mr. Meek received a first prize. It is somewhat remarkable that, in. a country where the rearing of pigs and curing of ba.con should be highly profitable, a bettor display of these animals is not mado at our annual shows. • Poultry. Sq far- as numbers were ooncerned there was a pretty fair show of poultry, though We cannot altogether- speak in terms of praise Of the quality of the exhibits. Mr. Brnco showed some very fair specimens of the Spanish breed, and obtained first, second, and third prizes. His exhibits of dorkings was also very fair, but tile best bird shown on the ground was a buff cochin cock. In game the only exhibit worthy of notice was a pair of black game shown by Mr. 13. Harding. In the open class Mr. Ronayne showed a very nice pair of golden-spangled Polish. The ducks, . geese,, and turkeys shown were of very fair quality, though not numerous. Under tliis heading Mr. Draper showed some guinea pigs, and Mr. S. Smith a lot of ferrets. Dairy Produce. The. display of dairy produce was one of the features of the-show, and the entries were so numerous that the judges were unable to complete their work until an advanced hour of the afternoon. When the doors were opened the fancy butters and cheeses attracted a deal of attention, but the Committee had wisely taken the precaution of placing a. wire net-work round the articles, i preventing the public from sampling them. Cured Meats. The samples of cured meatssshornw r n were not numerous, and were limited to three local curers and to Mr. Sheedy, of Walkerstreet, Dunedin. The latter only exhibited hams aud bacon, and the iudgosi unhesitatingly placed him first in both olasses. We understand that the same gentleman sent some cured meats, tq the Sydney Exhibition, whore they were most favorably noticed. sl3 : Judging was commenced about 11 o'clock, and was -carried on vigorously throughout the day. The following is, as far as obtainable, up to the time of going to press, the detailed PRIZE LIST. Horsus, CLASS B —TH<XK,O USHERED. Judges—.Messrs. M. Slierwin, Waimate; H. B, Lanoij, Christchurch; D. Corsan, Tqkomair ro. : , 16, Entire : Ist, gold medal, L 5 5s ; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, bronze medal. 5 entries. E. Devine s l.ingleader, 1 ; A. C. Paterson's Pertobc, '2; A. C. Paterson, 3. ; 17. Entire Colt, 2 yrs old; Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 1 entry. A. i (J. Patersons colt by Pertobe, out of Maid of the Mil!. IS. Kiitire Colt, 1 yr old : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 6 eutries M. Clydesdale's Pretender, by Pertobe, dam Noting.Lady Cracrofc, 1 ; Wm. Meek, 2. , 19, Brood Mare, in loal or with foal at foot : Ist, gold medal, L 5 ss; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, bronze medal. 5 entries. A. C. Pateison's Maid oE the Mill, 1 ; Fleming and Hedley, 2 and 3. ■ 20. >.Mare, dry : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal.. S entries, A. C. Paters .n's mare by Pertobe, dam Maid of the Mill, 1 ; M. Clydesdale's "Formosa, 2. ; 21, -Filly, 2 yrs old: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 4 entries, M. Clydesdale's Formosa, by Pertobe,, dam ioung Lady Cracro£t, l. ~ , 22. Filly, 1 yr old: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 5 entries. A, C. Paterson, 1; Fleming and Hedley, 2. ! ; / CATTLE, i ' : CLASS E —AYRSHIRE. Ji^dges—Messrs. Briinton, Waikouaiti ; J. , Goldie, Timaru ; R. Hamilton, Invercari 'gill.' >, ' ! 40.,.8u1l of any age : Ist, gold medal,, L 5 5s ; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, bronze medal., 16 entries. James Gemmell, 1;, William iCook (Champion, imported), 2; James jMitchell (Kakanui, Joci), 3 William Cook Charlie/ imported) commended, i 41. Bull, 2yrs old.:, Ist silver medal; 2nd, {bronze medal. 7 entries. William Cook '(Champion, imported), 1; William Cook '(Prince Charlie, imported), 2;.' William |Cowaa'(Prince of "^ides, ) by.. Jackson,' out jof Queen, bred by A. Annan), highly 6pmImended.. , _ r . j 42. Bull','l .year old Ist; silver medal; (2nd, 1 bronze medal. 14 entries. James jGemmell, 1; Williatn Cowan (Cardigan, by Duke of Edinburgh;— Daisy,: bred by A Annan), 2 ; Fleming and Hedley, 3 ; Daniel (M'Gregor, commended, i 43. Cow,' iu. milk or in caif: Ist, gold {medal, L 5 ss; 2nd, silver medal; 3rd, jbronze medal'. 16 entries. Daniel M Gregor, !l ; William Cowan,-(Maggie, by Cardigan—- ! Maggie, bred by A. Annan), 2; Fleming 'and liedley, 3 and oommended. ' i I 44. Heifer, 2 years old : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 14' entries. William I Cowan (Nora, out of Jean, bred by Hugh IM'Call), 1; Fleming and Hedley, 2 ; A. 'Graham, 3 ; Fleming and • Hedley, commended. ! 45. Heifer, 1 year old : Ist, silver me lal; '2nd, bronze medal. 16.entries P. Orr, 1 ; ; Fleming and Hedley, 2; William Cowan ; (Alice, by Duke of Edinburgh—Violet 2nd, bred by A. Annan), 3 yr, William, Cowan (Princess Maude, by Young Brogden— Ruby, bred by exhibitor), commended. 46. Cow, with two of, her offspring s Ist, gold medal, L 5 os; 2nd, silver medal3rd, bronze medal. 6 entrieg. James Gemmell, 1; I'lemiag and Hedley, 2 ; William Cowan, 3. 47. Best animal in the yard : Gold medal, L 5 ss. 11 entries. Daniel M'Uregor (Susie) 1 " THE DERBY. Acceptances (to be made on the 6th' November), 10s. For the- best Ball,' 3 - years old ; Ist, half amount of nomination and acceptance fees ; 2nd, in proportion; 3rd, in proportion. 1 acceptance. Thomas Stevenson (James Gemmell), 1. For the best Heifer, 3 years old: Ist, half amount of nomination and acceptance fees ; 2nd, in proportion : 3rd, in proportion. 2 acceptances.. James Gemmell, lj, Flemingai\d

Sheep. CLASS t - MKItlXn. Judges—Messrs. A. D. Johnson, Ivaiiiiku ; H. Ford, Ximaru ; J. M't\ viiilar, ilakateramea. fid. Rani, 4-tonth r.r.d upwards : Ist, silver inedal; 2nd, bruiize medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. 7 entries. Hon. Kobt. Campbell (bred by Wni. (.timings, Victoria, shorn December 5,, 187S), 1, also, for bi-st ram in the yard: Hfm. Robt. Campbel (bred by exhibitor, shorn December 5, 1S78), 2 ; Hon. Roberc Campbell (bred by exhibitor, shorn December 5, 187S), 3. 57. Two Rams; 4-tooth and upwards : lßfc, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. 10 entries. Hon R. Campbell (bred by exhibitor, shorn Dec. 5, IS78), 1 ; Hon. R. Campbell (bred by exhibitor, shirn Dec. 5, IS7S), 2 ; Hon. K. Campbell bred by exhibitor, shorn Deo. 5, lS7s), 3. SS. Ram, 2-tooth or yearling : Ist, silver m«dal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, lion, certificate. 7 entries. Hon. li. Campbell (bred by exhibitor), 1 ; John Borton (bred by exhibitor, lambed Sept;., IS7S), 2; John Borton (bred by exhibitor, lambed Sept., 1S78), 3: 59. Two Rams, 2-tooth or yearling : Ist,, silver medal; 2nd,'bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate, 9 entries. Hon. R. Campbell! (bred by exhibitor), 1 ; Hon. R. Campbell (bied by exhibitor), 2; John Borton (bred by exhibitor, lambed Sept., 187S), 3. 60. One Ewe, 4-tooth and upwards, with lamb or lambs at foot: Ist, silver medal ? 2nd, bronze medal. 5 entries. Hen. 11, C-iinpbell (bred by Mr. Currie, Victoria),, 1 ; Hon. R. Campbell (bred by Mr. Currie„ Victoria), 2 ; John M'Lean, 3. 61. Two Ewes, 4-tooth and upwards, with lambs at foot: Ist, silver medal; 2nd,, bronze medal ; 3rd, hon. certificate. 7 entries. Hon. li. Campbell (bred by Mr Uurrie, Victoria), 1 ; John Borton (bred by Borton and M'Master, shorn Dec. 3, IS7S)„ 2; John Borton (bred by; Borton and'. M'Master, shorn Dec. 3, IS7S), 3. 62. One Ewe, 4-tooth, without lamb, and. dry : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal ;; 3rd, hon. certificate. 6 entries. Hon. R. Campbell (bred by exhibitor), 1; W. H.. 1 eachemaker (shorn December 4, 187S), 2;; John Borton (bred by Borton and M'Master, shorn Dec. 3, 1878), 3. 63. Two Ewes, 4-tooth, without lambs: and dry : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronzemedal; 3rd, 'hon. certificate. 9 entries.. Hon. R. Campbell (bred by exhibitor), 1 Hm. K. Campbell (bred by exhibitor), 2 John Borton (bred by Borton and M'Master,, shorn Dec. 3, 1878), 3. _ 64. One Ewe, 2-tooth or yearling : Ist,, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon.. certificate. 6 entries. Hon •<. Campbell', (bred by exhibitor), 1 and 2 ; John Burton, (bred by exhibitor), 3. , 65. Two Ewes, 2-tooth or yearling : Ist;, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon.. certificate. 9 entries. Hon. R. Campbelli (bred by exhibitor), 1 and 2; J. Borton. - (bred by exhibitor, lambed September;, 1S78), 3. 66. Best Ram in Yard: gold medal', L 5 os. 3 eutries. Hon. R. Campbell, 1. 67. Best Ewe (if over 2-tooth to have lamb at foot) in the Yard: gold medal, L 5 ss. 3 entries. Hon. R. Campbell, 1. ■ CLASS J.—LEICESTER. Judges—Messrs. A. Macauley, Otalcia ; : M'Beath, Christcliurch ; James Oliver, Totara. 6S. Ram, 4-tooth and upwards : Ist,.silver | medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. cer- | tificate. 2 entries. H. K. and J. E. Parker, | (shorn December 6), 1 and 2. 69. Two Rams, 4-tooth and upwards : Ist, j silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. 2 entries. H. R. and J. ii. Parker (shorn December 6, 187S), 1 and 270. Earn, 2-tooth or yearling : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. 2 entries. H. K. and J. E. Parker (brad by exhibitor, lambed September,. i IS7' 1 ), 1 and 2. 71. Two Rams, 2-tooth or yearlings :: 1-t, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd,, hon. certificate. 4 entiies. H. R. and J. 15. Paiker (bred by exhibitor), 1 and 2. 72. One Ewe, 4-tooth and upwards, with lamb or lambs at foot : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal ; 3rd, hon. certificate. 2 entries. H. R. and J. E, Parker (shorn December 6), 1 and 2. 73. Two Ewes, 4-tooth and upwards, witlii ' lambs at foot : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronzei modal; 3rd, hon. certificate. 2 H. K. and J. E. Parker (shorn December 6;. 187S', 1 and 2. 74. One Ewe, 2-tooth or yearling: Ist,, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rdy hon. certificate. 2 entries. H. R. and JE. Parser (lambed .September), 1 and 2. 75. Two Ewes, 2-tooth or yearlings ; Ist,, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, honcertificate. 2 entries. H. K. and J. E_ Parker (bred by exhibitor), 1 and 2. 76. Best Ram in the Yard : Gold medal; L 5 ss. 1 entry. H. R. and J. E. Parker, 77. Best Ewe (if over 2-tooth, to have lamb at foot) in the Yard : Gold medal, L 5 os. I entry. H. R. and J. E. Parker. CLASS K—LINCOLN. Judges—Messrs. John Davidson, Otcpopo; J. B. Sutton, Southland; K. Wilkin, Christchurch. , 7S. Ram, 4-tooth and upwards : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. S eutries. P. H. Russell (bred by exhibitor, shorn Nov., 1S78), 1 and 2 ; E. Menlove (bred by exhibitor, shorn Kov. IS, IS7S), 3. 79. Two Rams, 4-tooth and upwards : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal j 3rd, hon. certificate. 3 entries. E. Menlove (bred by exhibitor, shorn Nov. 18, 1878), 1, 2,. and 3. 80. Ram, 2-tooth or yearling : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. S entries. E. Menlove (bred by exhibitor), 1; P. H. Russell (lambed August, IS7S', 2; Hon. M. Holmes (lambect Sep\ 187S), 3. 81. Two Rams, 2-tooth or yearlings : Ist,, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. 7 entries. E. Menlove (bred byexhibitor), 1 and 2 ; P. H. Russell (bred by exhibitor), 3. 82. One Ewe, 4-tooth and upwards, with lamb or lambs, at foot : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon certificate. 7 eiitries. E. Menlove (bred by exhibitor, shorn Nov. 187S), 1 and beat ewe in yard, and 3. S3. Two Ewes, 4-tooth and upwards, with lambs at foot: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hou. certificate. 8 entries. E. Menlove (bred by exhibitor, shorn N"ov. 18, 18/8), 1 and 2; Hon. M. Holmes, commended. ! 84. One Ewe, 2-tooth or yearling : Ist, Silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon certificate. 9 entries. P. H. Russell, lad 2 ; E. Menlove (bred by exhibitor), 3. ' 85. Two Ewes, 2-tooth or yearlings : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal'; 3rd, hon. certificate. 9 entries. E. Menlove, 1 and 2; P. H Russell, 3. | CLASS L —ROMNEY MARSH. Judges —Messrs. John Dividson, J. B. Sutton, R. Wilkin. 89. Two Rams, 4-tooth and upwards : silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal'; 3rd, hon. certificate. 1 entry. John Reid, 1; also beat ram in yard. 90. Ram, 2-tooth or yearling: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. 1, entry. John Reid, 1. 91. Two Rams, 2-tooth or yearlings : Ist,, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon.. certificate. 2 entries. John lleid, 1. 92. One Ewe, 4-tooth and upwards {withi lamb or lambs at f"ot) : Ist, silver medal; ! 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon certificate. 1. ■entry. John Keid, 1 93. Two Ewes, 4-tooth or upwards (withi lamb or lambs at foot): Ist, silver medalj? '■ 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate. 1 ; entry, John Reid,, 1. 94. One Ewe, 2-tooth or yearling : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hoa certificate. 1 entry. John Reid, 1. 95. Two Ewes, 2-tooth or yearlings: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hon. certificate 2 entries. John Reid, 1. 97. Best Ewe (if over 2-tooth, to have lamb at foot) in the Yard : gold medal, L 5 ss. len ry. John Reid, 1. Class N— Pigs. Judges—Messrs. Gibson, Papakaio ; Wbu Pollock, Otepopo.' 113. Sow, small breed : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 1 entry. Robt. Meek. Class o—Poultry. Judges—Mestra. J. Miiuer, Dunedin; A. M'D .nald, Dunedin; and J. Locke, Uamaru. 114. Dorking Cock aud Hen : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 3 entries. M. Kruce, 1 and 2 115. Spanish Cock and Hen: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 7 entries, w. M. Bruce, 1 and 2 a.d uigu y commended i T. Peterson, commended.

)!&. f»amw Cock. and Hen : I*t, silver medal; 2nd. brona» mtfdal. fi •n:rie»- K. i. UT. Bantam fJaaie Cm-ft. Hen : is,. gitvur meilal ; 2nd. bronzts t:i?<i«l »► entries. £. R. Hardin It- t ; T. »>reon*n, 2. ItS. Bramapootra Cock aarl Hen t Ist, gilver medal: 2nd, btooza rrwulat. 7 entries. K«ary Little. t; ♦?- St- Bcn:c fdark). 2; y, and M. fcv.vn-. cowmwided. tl'Jl Cock and Hrr>, of any other breed: tst, silver romlat; 2nd. fcfntizn S «ntri«». M. Brace fbatf C'whio). 1 ; W. g, Ronayn» ( spangled Polish.). 2; (I, ytl Brttcw (silver spangled Foli-th). highly commanded. , t ... 12W. Ttirfcevs. Cock and Hen t Ist. silver nutdal : 2hd.. Pironzic medal. 2 cutties. (*- JU Brncw. t :in<l 2. fit. Pucks I Aylesbury). Drake and E>uek r tst, silver medal: 2nd, bronze mettat. I sntry. Better I. t22. Ducks fcommon), Drake and f»ai:k : Ist. silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 4 «ntrie». T. and ML Kv»n». I ami 2. tiSfc. f>e*se. Oander and ftmmrr: l*t. silver me< I*l ? 2nd, bronze medal. - entries. ft. M. Bruc», t and 2. 124. Pig«on», Cock and Hen «? any breed: Ist, silver medal: "-n< U bwuw medal. 4 «ntri«s. Thomas CVltne (dragoon carrier*), J ; CV. M. Brnc (red pted ponter»), 2. *.vtß.* n.xtrtr.tr. fftttnea Pigs—t>. W". Orapvr, commended. CtASrt T—FtofTß. Alter BRKAD. Judges—rfamc as in Ctaa» I". . X' 67. Sack Flour (manufactured by exhibitor}, 2t)fHh».: Ist, silver medal; -ntl, brunmr tn«(Lvl.. J»o> entry. tea. Three 448 c. Loaves (Provincial ttoor): silver m«ital; Sq<l, bronze metlaL t> entries. Sp«a .w and Be*» I A. J. Kmutlaa*!. 2 ; Bart* and Oomphrty, htghly cummendnd. IfiUl Si* riain Oatmeal Cakes : Ist. silver me<tat : 2nd. hmo-str medal. 4 entries. A. Orahani' r I ; Mrs. Brace, 2. CtASW IT— CiEAty. (ITxhibited by crowers only, and esfvibtta to b« frotm «rop> harvested to ISlS>.> Jtwtgau—Messrs. ♦*. Stea»i. Christchartb ; John Duncan, Waikoaaiti; A. lUnnafyne, Waikowatti. mx. four liosliels White Wheat (Red straw. Lammas, and Ks^ex): Ist, »ilve.r me(tat; 2nd* brocue med.il; 3rd. hoo. certiticatd. entries. A. Murdoch (KefE Straw), I ; t. and J. M. Todd {Ked Straw), 2 ; Kormaa Lan«, highly contmended. til. four lioshsla White Wheat (red cha®: Ist, silver medal; 2nd, brt>rue madais 3rd. Hon. certificate. K«entrie9. t"2. Four Bnsliela Whitu Wheat or any <>th«r variety) r Ist, silver medal •. 2nd, broxaa meital; -led, hoo. certificates 5 entries'. A. .vlurdoch (veUet), 1 : Norman Lnne tvelvet). 2 : C. and J. M. T«dd (v«I----vat), 3; Wb. ftaatom highly com* mendaii. t"3_ B'owr Bashela White Wheat (Tasean and purple straw) :: Ist. silver niedat ; 2nd. brotestt medai; 3rd. Hon. certificated 2 eatri«su Norm ta Li»ne ( £ aacani, 1 ; C. and .J„ M. Todd fl°a»can>>, 2. 174. Four Bu.sh.oi* of any variety of Ked Whuat: Ist. stivur medal; 2nd. brwnae mudat; 3rd, hon. certificate. >» entry. 173-. .Four Biuhoii o£ any variety oi Xhoet OaCa: Ist,, silver medal; 2nd. bronze medal: .Irit. Hon. certificate. 4 encriea. Wm. Duwar, 1 : C. ar.d J. M. Todd. 2 ; Gorman lan», highly «'iromend«d. E7ti. Pour f.uahela oi any variety of Long (fate: Ist. silver medal: 2nd. bronar medal: 3rd, hon. certificate. 3 entries. C. antt J. M. Todd, I ; t£ bert Jackson (Danish), 2; James Kvndlav. highly commended. 117. EWr Eitwheia of any variety toE Malting liartoy :: Ist., silver medal: 2nd, bronze medal ; 3rd, hon. certificate. 3 enttiea t,'. and J. Jd Todil. t i rn. 2. CtAfH V—ftMW. (Exhibited by deale s only, an<l exhibits to bo from crop harvested in lSl!>.) t'Si Pour Bushels W hit • V> (Kt-vl Straw, Lanvna*, and medal; 2nd, bronze medal. 4 eutnos. -r. and T. Mt:ek (' ammas). t ; y>.Z-1.. and M IV. (Ketl .Straw). 2 ; iS.JtL aud M. tV. (Lammas), hi;hTy i-nmrr.^nded 17'.). four tUwhela White Wheat (Ilt?d ■ Chaff) : t.-'t, silver medat: 2nd. bronze mi'ttal; 3rd. h»n. c rtifica e. 2 entries. S.Z.L.' and >F. Co.. I : -h and T 2. tsa B'our Bushel.* White Wheat (Velvet, ■or any other variety) : Ist, stiver medat : 2nd, bronze mi:dal ; Hed. Hon. eortiKiuato. 2 entries. IN. Z. r,. and M. Co., I; J. and T. M«u)> . 2. 181. Tour r.ooshet-4 White Wheat (Tuscan and Furple Straw) : Ist. silver ru-dal; 2nd. brmu» medal: 3rd. Hon. certificate. 2 untried. and M. **■>.. I p J. and T. Meek. 2. IS2- Foar f'.nshets »f any variety of Red Wheat i Ist. silver medal ; -ri'!. broczo medal; 3rd, Ivcv. certificate. No entry. kSfc. Four Bushels o( any variety of s»h->rt Outs : Ist. silver medal: 2nd. rr»n»s meda. liril, hon. certifieatr. S.Z.U and M. IV. (E'otato), t i N.Z L. and M. tV. tt'anadiarv). 2: .r..and T. Meek, fw.fi'y commended. 15-t. Four Bushels «■<£ any varu.ty of Oabj t tst, silver tnedal ;2nd', brmuc medal: 3rd, hon. certificate. 3 entries. N.Z.L and M. Co.. t : J. and T. Meek, 2 acid hi.hly commended. Foitr f! it <he Is of any variety of Maltinjf Barley : tst. silver medal; 2nd. bronze muital: 3rd. hott. certificate. 4 Ji.F,. and M- Co.. t ; J. and r . Mt ck. 2 : Lintott and Utferson (K. 1,. Wright, c»:unioii).. highly commended. CUSH w—SK.KI'S. Judges Messrs. .-V., I.hxnra,n. I'bristchnreh : Wm. Houter. Waikouaiti ; J. Macfcinlay. Flwnedin. , tSli. Four Bushels of any variety ot ru-ld Peas: tst, silver medal; 2nd. bronze medal: 3rd. Hon. certificate. 4 entries. John Falconer, I ; Wilkin and C«>.. 2; Conuell anil t -lowes ". tS-7. Foar Bashebof Perennial Rye-I»rass r tst, silver medal ; 2nd. bronze medal; ilonv certilicate. 4 eatri s. Wi ktn an.l Co.. 1 ; J. Sc.-^art, 2; J. BVconer, 3. 198. Foar Bushels of Italian SCye-grass : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze medal; .»rd. hon* certificate. 4 entries. ilktn at.d Co., f ; J. Ftndlay, highly cnrnmended. ISO. Three Bushels each 2t)tl>s. of Cocksfoot : Ist, silver medal ; 2nd, bronze rnadat: 3rd, hon. certificate. 3 ; entries. J._ Balconar. I ; Connell and Clowes. 2 ; ilk.n ;uid Co. I (JO. Thru® Bushels each 20tbs. ot Frame , Rraas r Ist, silver medal ; 2nd. bronze ■ medal: 3rd. Hon. certificate. entries. Contieli and Clowes, t : Wilkin and Cc.,2 ; J Falconer, 3. t9l. "lOlbs. Timothy : Ist, silver medal : 2nd, bronze medal; 3rd, hoo. certificate. 3 entries. Corn U and Clowe r I ; J. F.tcout. 2 ; Willi in anil C".. 3. t!)2. sDlhs. White Clover r I?t. stiver medal; 2nd. brocue medal : 3rd. Hon. certificate. 3 entr.es. -J. falconer. L'oanrU and t' owes. 2; W tlkin and Co., •*- t!*!. SOlbs. Cow fir ass r tst, silver medal: 2nd. bronze medal; Sett, hon. certificate. entries. iVnnell and Clowes. I ; Wilkin and C 0... 2 ; J. Fivtcnnar, 3. tl)'t. Si'lbs. Red Clover: Ist, silver medal: 2nd. bronze medal ; 3rd. Hon. certificate. 3 entries. J. Falconer, I; Connell and Clow.'S, 2 ; Wilkin and C<x. X 195. s(Jtbef. Alayko Clover: Ist. silver meitat; 2nd, bronze medal : 3rd, hon. certificate. 3 entries*. Conn*U and Clowes, t ; J. Falconsr. 2: Wtlfcin and Co.. 3. f!XSc Twrnip- Seed: Ist. silver madal: 2nd. bronze medal; 3rd. Hon. rcrttficate. 3entr.es. Cooneli »nd Clowes, I : W'ilk to and t>. 2: Falconer. 3 t97. SOlbs. Rape Seed : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, btocze medal: 3rd, hon. certifreate. 3 entries. Wikirn and Co., 1; J. Falconer. 2; t\>nn»lJ and Clowes. 3. tsa. s*)lhs. Mangold Seed : Ist, silver medal; 2nd, bronze medal : 3rd, hon. certificated 3 entries. Coun-'U and Clowes 1: W ilkrn and"Co.. 2: J. Falconer, 3. t9!i. lOlbs. Carroi Seed: Ist. silver medal ; 2nd. bronze; medal: 3rd. Hon. certiticate. 3 entries. Wilkin and Co., 1: J. falconer. 2 ; Connell and Clowes, 3. "Ci .wh —Wont,. 2IX>. Cno Bale Scoured Merino Wool, of not tess than SlWlbs : Ist. silver medal; 2nd. bronze Rv-'dal. No en".ries. •Jirr. f)n« Fat" Sconced Lins* Wonf. of not Wt» thah SiXHbs : Ist. silver medat; 2nd, ''fimze medal. No. entries.

<fL«S»is.~ ~ ttsrarisr^isT4;ISTS is-GI 1S731CT Hrtr*;« CttKlw .. 10c 172 nr.' tvx ilKl. 1GI !;;<» ITS; 117; iior. iss 12:> 17.*{ i& p :: :;• i-ir '2 i.v.» 1-.7 '1 w b **1 I'otjttry .. ... Itotry I'militre. . t g 1.' M rr. It.-; :>\ -10 111 *X> l 3le.>ti ... - ; ■J •j.*> 11 \Z Asriuutlural Im-> ptement.* i-J it:: 'J ,r. if. 3i! ■»:; Eitinjissand liar-' 1 I I ! ritJti | - —1 — o 7 Vi n- iiraml lircaili Grain and Sce.LWrol .. ..| _j jr.; n 17! 10 •2') 10 -i ri -! ; (X! 2 hs 4 &0. -! ! -• 10 10 is Exhi' it- } i I ; 3 n it S|*.cia!; Jfizes.. --j &: f f [ ! 205 130 0.; *; ,:! i 10 ■ lit Tola!* ..! 3 53i! 5W! 717 lOxj