Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1129, 1 December 1879, Page 1 (Supplement)

Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

Puf.ron r ftt* BT.tc llnney Sir Iiflbfo»ot», K.C.M.tt.; Pr«#r«f«x»".—John Roberta, I>l- i VicH-frwi't-nt, -- Pfcacrl, Kifj.; Then- Brydcur, £*<[. ; Kntt Trr r—W. C. Smith, F«q. ;Ft no. Veterinary Saracen—J. G. por.glnaH. Ein ; S«et«tnxy-Mr Sydc»yJam«*. CoWßiitfea —Mturt ITan. (i M. r „IT, A. IK EM), W.fWm, K. Chart-if, A. Jf. St. n, H. J>r»*«r, t». L)»w«9, 1'- H. I* tUt.n, J"ha Duncan, Jofcn Xtonglua, K. B. il. Uourtey, I*. Uruat, J. Gall. J. C>rdinir, J. ilaitatt. A. Imri-% W. f* Kirfcc «My. J. F. KitcUlDjf.W. Lfide, Jt ha Mae! ii-i, H. J. M*c ban, L. alacfcarr. J»ec-# Marsh U. F. Metnan, 0. jo&, 3* T. Mickerra*, John MKstn. K- Meal"**, A. It'f-riane. P. C. Ndll, W. Patrick. W. L. i*. »Ip. J. F. F-fcke, Donald Raid. F. I'- Ricfc, G. L Sise. K J. Spence, W. Soatfer, W. C. fmitb. Joan Sto phensoa, D. Stronach, W. It. Taijgart, J. V«««y, B. Wfas, T. Wright, Job Wafn, j«n»

THIRD ASiSUAL SHOW. The third annttal exhiHticn in connection with the above Asiociatirm b*gan yesterday at Forbxtry Park, and will he continued and concluded to-day. We thick it may fairly be alaimed for ti that it is a success, at any rate as far as the show itself is concerted, which is all the Association are responsible for. They cancot control the attendance cf the public, without which success from the main point of view—the monetary —i» scarcely possible. In the matter of entries the Associatio is may be congratulated, for in all the principal c!as#ea there is this ytar a very appreciable improvtxnec t. It may fairly be prophesied that better things will follow j ear by year, especially now that the amalgamation with the Taieri Society has bsen aftrued upon. Tuere has always hitherto been a stumbling blucfc in the sis ape of a show at the Taieri, for which the Taieri farmers have considered-and perhaps rightiy enough considered —it their b«-anden daty to save tiuirstack for exhibition. As the Taieri ia beyond doubt the farming district upon which the Metropolitan Show mwt depend for it* entries, the result has fceen that the Dnnedin Show has not approached Is point ot numbers such a show as the Chnstchurch ene, or even Oamam. Besides the Taieri setting up a kind of opposition at Its very doers, Dunectin is handicapped .heavily by the proximity of the yearly inhibitions at Blaeskin and tlaewhere. Tho establishment of the Association on its present basis waa a work of great difficulty, and Its promoters deserve every prafai fcr the plnck and perseverance with which they stuck to their object. Tne amalgamation with the Taieri Society will tend to render their work in the future easier, and a prosperous career seems certain, we are glad to say, for the Associativa. While in point of rnambers, the Itaacdin show is admitttdly huhind its felkwa in the north, yet in point of quality It is just the opposite. The pick of all the Northern stcck comes here, and, as wb have previously shown, the Southern exhibitors are bound to send nothing bnt their best stock in order to compete wiih a chance of winning. Ia the principal claas-js judged yesterday, there has not been seen so good a competition at any cf the ether shows. In mer ncs the Hon 1; Campbell carried all before him in the North, bat here he had a worthy opponent in Messrs Murray. Roberts, and Co, who were, however, not fortunate enough on this occaaivn to beat him, as they dirt l»at jear. In shorthum cattle, again, the exhibition here yesterday waa of a character previously nnaurpassable in tho L'oteny, and the Committee have the consolation of knowing that it might even have been better for tome of the stock entered, asd concerning wbicb considerable interest meat have boes falti, were not shown, and their absence was altogether unavoidable. We refer to the shorthorn cattle fri ut Mr Samuel Gardiner's celebrated herd in Victoria, which werejex pnuted to compete in thia year's show. The Juavy weather whkh th«i Claud Hamilton encountered, and her cocsatjuent delay, have rendered this impossible, but we understand that as effort wilt be made to bring them from levercargill in time to be exhibited on the grounds this afternoon, and that t r . e stcck will be offered far sale by Messrs Wri&ht, Stephenson, and Co. on Saturday afternoon. To-day we are promised a grantl exhibition of horses, particularly draughts, the principal breeders ia OUgo being represented is the catalogue. The attendance<■ f pnb'fc rn 'fcr yesterday waa prclmblj tetween 400 and £>('o. There was a ci;&3td«rabr« fall of rain during the latter part of the after no. a, which militated to sume extent against the eo j«yjn«nt of those present. The arrangements were of much the same character as those ot previous years, and under the superintendence of the Association * experienced and, we are bound to add, most courteous and obligicg secretary (Mr Sjdney James), they were carried out in a highly satisfactcry manner. To-day, no doubt, the attendance will be numbered by thousands instead ef hundreds, for all the meat generally interesting of the exhibits »re to b« judged, ar.d, besides, th» Major bas requested the citizens to observe a half-holiday in honour of the cccasioir.

The claues judged yesterday were as follow :

SEEEEP. In the merino bleed the chief prize-taken ware :—lion. R. Campbell, Messrs Murray, Roberta, asd Co** A. .D. Johmtcn, G. I.* yiae, and Jobn Johnston ; bat no entries, as last >e»r, were pat in bj Messrs IX and (»• Proudfuut, wha have some very tine shtep; and the number ct pens occupied wm about a doztftt short of last year. In Leicester slidep there was a deei led improvement in the number of cor& petitory, and the Lincoln classes lett no room for complaint at any apathy on the part of those whese special attention ia devuted to the claims of tliia particular breed. The Komney classes were taken up by Mr John Keid, ol fcldertlie. There were aevurjtl pecs ef very weli-arown f.»t sheep which would have rejoicid the heart of a Smithtield dealer. A considerable amount oi point* had apparently been taken to bcicg the exhibits to that state of perfusion in which they were, shown, and attcr the somewhat open weathef of the_ last few months, the sheep were in a condition better fitted for exhibition purposes than at this tima last year, when many flocks suffered so keenly from the cigtars of the winter. The puns were well arranged for the convenience of visitors, but the same cannot be said of the distinctive number attached _ to each pun, as the numbers corresponding with those in the catalogue were nearly too small tc be read with the naked eje. This, though a seemingly small matter, is, however, of great importance when the members of the public shut up their catalogues in despair of identifying the exhibits. Coming to the merinos, the Hon B Campbell, who has enjoyed unlimited success in the show-yard, sent three rams, which occupied the first pens, and No. 1 exhibit was winner of the hrst prize as well as the silver medal, being the beat in the rams foor-tooth and upward*, bnaafss the best on the ground. The tor ee sfcowin jesterday were bred by Mr Comosings, VicSeria. The champion animal presented a large frame, well-pripor-tioneil, clothed densely over the back, along the sides and breech, with fine and long staple of tteecft. Two other ram» from the same gentleman « stud which competed, were nearly equal in merit, and attracted general noting. Messrs Hurray, Koberts, and Co. allowed three very good rams here, which had !h<* advantage of the Hon. K Campbells exhibits in tte amount of wool over the heady acdei nesth and down 6<j the heels. These were bred by Gibson and Son °f Tasmania. P«n 4 received second, and pen J third prize ; the third exhibitwas 'mall, though an even animal. Two exhibit* from Mr A D Johnston, though not p«ssengiog qoitu M tn« a staple of wool as the prize winners, wwe useful rams of *«* improving type, ilr Sise's two rams la this class were commendable exhib.ts, that in t-cn t{) having the on account oi size and tleece. Tbe latter gentleman sent ou exhibition as extra stock eight rams, which wexa apparently car ef ally selected, sad deserved ine highly-commended aud. The exhibit* of near, two-tooth or under, caused the judges some trouble in deciding tile awards. Ths Ben. H. Caropbel' had two, ud Murray, Kobert*, and Co. four P«ns. The sheep in this class were bred by J&a exhibitors, and, compared with those ffnporceii, proved the fact that quite as high * type of merino may be bred hers as those "Bperted. The tiriC-prizs ticket was placed °*jpeal2tott«c>*di»ettb« Hon B Csnap-

o". be*, m well m producing a hoccr staple of wrol. Murrey, BcU ti, and <Vs pen 17 c>ntwacd » grandly-abased rani, wbv b, bearing thetjpc rl" thoir Hock, v:s wi ol every wber-. Thia w»« ooly awarded »pcord priz-, ptu 15 nuivin; «hu third hcoomi of the cba*. The cxhit.ita in p*n* 14 and 16 w«rc vnyhlfhly thought of hy tLoic who tako any iotereai in pastoral ma'Urj. Mewrt Job oaten »od Sue presetted aheep which in r-rdrnary c»-mtacy would bare proved themlelvea priza-takers. Ihe latter gentlejp m «M highly ccnnnended for si cx:»a fta of two rams and * s'rs lamb. For '.vro merino r»n)s, foo.-tro'.h and crer, it wsv pretty c*rtain ths Urn. II Campbell woold icore a win, ted he not only did so,

• hot took sacocd »nd lh*rd in firit r»te con > paay. The premier sheep thowcd in goo form, -with * close and valaibU fleece Mb my, Rberts, and Co, who sent » trie ' w« re highly commended for a ram bred by M ' Ccmmngs, thoagh the other two bred by th rxLb'tcr* themselves pc»: r ts. d eejual in r I Mr f tgrv'a two sheep in thi« rl» 8 i w»re Jarg* framed bat not so well cloih.d. In two • tooth rams, the Hon. IJ Campbell again toul , first priz*, with a pair ol large rizq anil wel matched ; also * third priza tor two pat for ward hi capital condition. Murray, Roberta and Co's third prize pen exhibited thi characteristics of their fl-ck. Mr Slit's waj as even animal, though not £«hced. Ihi Hon. I!. Campbell held his own with h!i three oat of the ten entries nf merino ewes, fear-tooth and upwards, t:.u iecond-pr.zt animal having a very neat head in addition to the points of excellence found in theoi aJL Murray, Roberts, acd Co. here showed three cheep, that in pen 37 being comida.ed the best. Mr John Johnston's cxtibit in this claw was a small-trained sheep. Mr Site's three animals, one of which wm highly commended, w ere in every respect of a superior stamp. There were nine entries oi t"» o-tool h ewes, in which the Hon R Campbell gained first and second with his two entries. Murray, Roberts, and Co here ran tho pr.'zctaktra very c.oae. Mr John Johnston's exhibit in pen -IS was granted tLird pr rr, bearirjr, as it did, a remarkably lice tlescc. Thu other exhibitors hero were Messrs A D -Johnston and G L Site. In tho class for pees of ti > e tvrea with lambs, the prize tickets were more equally distributed. The Hon I' Campbell sent a pen of large ewes and well grown lambs at foot. Those in psn 52 were first. Mr Sise's sheep were [ second, tho lambs also being very fine ones. , Mr Johnston's pen, to which the third ticket \ was attached, contained younger lambs I than either of the others The best j five merino ewes, two - tooth or under, | with lambs were those of Hun R Campbell, |as well as the second. Murray - Roberta' ! exhibits in pen 58 were highly commended ; ! Mr Sise's, in pea 60, taking third prize. Ttie j Hoa R Campbell gained first and second for ! very fine pens ot five iao.B, two-tooth or ; coder ; Murray, Roberts, and Co. third. | The silver medal for the beat eire in this section was awarded to one of tho five merino ewes 1 hiwn by the Hon R Campbell, in pea 52. This gentleman, as the largest priz taker in mecitoa, will bo entitles to t»ku the silver cap, value LlO 10?, presented by the 2sYw Zealand Loan and .Mercantile Agency Company. Leicester sheep in letter condition than those at jeatcuUy's show it is seldom onr good fortune to inspect, and at eo previous exhibition of the Society has there bten a larger representation ot this breed. Tne New Zealand and Australian Land Company, inrams offem-tcoth or over, took tits-, aaa second, with animals showing good depth of carca», neat heads, ar.d plenty of long wcol upon them. Air J_.mes Aiian liad two pecs, containing well-grown and noticeable theep, that in 70 taking the third honour:* of the 0:h cUs?. M'Pheison Bros, alao exhibited two square looking animals with abundant ikeces, and nothing waoting in length of staple. The three exoibitors ot two-tooth rama in this section each sent two animals. Those of Mr James Shand were well framed, clean heads, and well clad, that in pea 74 taking tho first tononrs. 'lhe iNw Zealand and Australian Land Go's, well, aet-upsheep, in pen 71, waadulycrcJuted with aecoud place, and one eif Air James Allan's, moiely, that m p*u 70, was granted third position. °i'hi>aaaiegenticmen contested in class for three rams, two-tooth or over, Mr Allan here gaining lirst award with a »he«p bearing a heavy and lustrous lleecv. M i'ctnon Brothers, who hsd entered the lists here, obtained a d-.served second for pen ~7. The prize for three Leicester rams, twotooth or under, fell to the lot of Mr Jamej for three grandiy-lramed animals, witbalcngstapleof rich wool, tbis gentleman's second p«n receiving second award ; and the liew Zealand and Australian Land Co., with pea to k third Mr Jimes Allan iuu tuSerert lie lists here, but (he juJgea considered his pen tiutqual, though wellgrown sheep S.nc competed in class for Leicester evte, or over, with Ismb, and the two exhibits of the Jiew Zealand and ABstialioii Land Co. were worthy of the positions usigscd to them, pen So receiving tirat, and 84 second. The foinier ewe, besides being herself well furnished, was accompanied by one of the tineat lambs ui the jaid; the latter ewe had twin iambi. The two exhibits from the stad of MThersun .Brothers were a trifle deficient in siza when compared Kith the others of the class. Mr Jaoita ithasd put two forward, «,ne ol whica, in pen 56, wai well set up, witn capital head, and wool pleasant to handle. Air Jas Allan's triplet were commendable in each case, bat the judges selected pen 92 for special notice. The same exhibitors came into keen conttßt among the Leicester ewes, four-tooth or over, with eight entries. Again the Rew Zealand „ and Australian Land Company were the victors with a large-bodied sheep, carrying wool ot considerabld density on a carcass of rare symmetry. Mr James Allan's exhibits, a teauuiul pair of tliocp, were placed—pen 09, firat; *JS, second, air Jazuca Stand's and M'Pherson .Brothers' sheep were worthy nf notice Seven competed in class for ewes, two-tooth or under, when the New Zealand and Australian Land Company were successful in obtaining first and second awards with animals of a similar tjpa to those s&own throughout by tne Company, the breeding of which reflects infinite credit on the care, skill, and judgment of their manager, Mr Tho». firydone. Mr James Shand produced two splendid exhibits, for one of which, in pen 103, he took third prize. Mr James Allan's ahcep, in good show order, wire much landed. In class for three evi cs, ioui-tooth or over, the J> ew Zealand and Australian Land Co.'a pen (107) was second, being beaten by Mr James Allan's pen tll-1, which contained very fine lambs. Air Jamta Shands pen (110), third pnzc?, were capital sheep, Mr Ai'Pherson's _ were well up to the average. The jS'ew Zealand and Australian Land Co. received another first for five Leicester ewes, two-tooth or under ; Mr James Shand, second; and Mr James Allan, third. The JSew Zealand and Australian Land Co.'a trophies received the further addition of silver medaU for the beat ram of any age ((hat in pen bC) and for best ewe (that in pen 03), as well as Messis Haymanand Co.'s «.up, vauue L 5 at, for the largest pnzetaker m long-wool atieep, which the awards from UlO jjacolo and JL«eiceatcr classea secured to them.

Lincoln sheep seldom come on to the show-ground but the came ol Sutton figures iklsa somewhat prominently, and althoogh Uie buttons have earned a Colonial repute for their improved Lincoln*, there are not n anting men of enterprise who are prepared to enter the lists against them. Although .Mr F. button yesterday took the beet prizes, it was not without » closer run than usual with the New Zealand and Australian Laud Co. and Messrs Shand and Allan. Out of 10 rams four-tooth or over, Mr F Sut ton's two entries were awarded first and second, that in pan 124 receiving also the silver medaL Botn were large-framed sheep, well iurwahed, of s pure type, and clad with fine wool, bearing evidence of the sotnd constitution and prolific qualities of the exhibits. The New Zealand and Australian land Co., it will be seen by the prize liat, was third and highly commended; Mr J C Buckland, Waikonaiti, being commended for » large and apparently profitable exhibit in pen 121- Mr James iiband's and Mr James Allan's, while profusely covered, did not come up to the standard of the prizstakeis. Mr F button's two two-tooth rams in pens 130 and 131 were respectively placed first and second, the jSew Zealand and Australian Land Co. highly commended and commended. The three rams four-tooth or under were well represented by the New Zealand and Australian Land Co. and Mr Allan, who were pat first and second. Two of the animals in the pea of the former were very Urge. The tame exhibitors competed with escAabrace of entries in three rams twoutooth or twdsr, the Company poring victorious wiikflnt sod Mccoti pnm. For with

I lamb, two tcoth and four-tooth, Mr Allan took t*o 6ret and ono second prizes. Eleven entries;W«rc mido for Lincoln ewe, two-tooth or nnder, wben Mr Thomas Snlton came forward with t»o splendid sheep, taking lirst hotir.ara *nd third place, the New Zjaland and Australian Lind Co. second and 'commended, and Mr F Sutfr»n highly commended. The three p~ns of three ewes and l»ml>3 pi evented by Air Allan, apanst wbonith-. rc wa':not, however, snyconipotilion, were honoured with an award to each. Mr Thorras Sat ton was an ei'y winner of the I first prize for five ewes two.toothor under, the New Z.aland and Aus.rxlian Land Co. second, with a rather unequal pen, as the ewe intbu pen—ls7—bi cured the award of silver medal as the beet in the class.

d Romcey Marsh sheep were confioed tt two exhibits in the fiist class, viz., Messri i" John Reid, Elders.ie, and James Shand, r the former takiog the piizss, with Oliver e Twist first, Huxley eecond, and Feradaj t highly con*mended. As will be seen by our j. prize list Mr John Iteid's sheep weie ali przetakers, the ram in pen 163 rtceivicg j "h - silver medal award ; that for the best j ewe being given to pen 177. Fat atcep were well represented. Mr Jas M'Leiah showed two pecs of fa. meiiio » wethers, which were deserving of the , firac at;d tojond priz s, Henderson and . M'B-jatb, Christchurc'j, were fortunate in i taking the honours fur fat cros bred wethers against the New Zealand and Australian I Land Company, the letter scoring second [ and third. These geatlemen took first and i second in fat long-woolled wethers, and were I highly commended for limbs. The New ; Zealand and Australian Land Company were > first for long-woolled wethers under 18 months ; while Mr James Smitb, of Greeni field, gained first and second pnzes for i lambs, exhibiting, as ko did, some very ' lino choice animals, displaying care in breed* ing and feeding to the perfection they had , attained. CATTLE. The shorthorns were certainly the best represented class on the field, and wonld hare fcetn creditable to any pastoral show. Many of the animals were of remarkable Leauty and of great value, displaying all the points of good breeding. In point of numbers, the class was considerably better represented than it was last ye«r, *nd t ho general quality was improved. Mr James '-0n again carried off the champion priz9 with Stafford, a magnificent animal, bred by the Hon. M. Holmes in 1873. Stafford, as we had occasion to remark, when commenting on the exhibits in tee previous show, is remarkable for its enormeus size, its massive shoulders, and good quatters. The beast was ia splendid condition, and would take a good deal to lie*t at any time. The second prize in this class—buila of any age—was swarded for the Date of Ock, a very fine beass, which was imported from Berkshire, England, aboue foar years ago. It took the first pr ze as a one - yearold In the Royal Society's Show, England, and possesses many points of excellence. It has a very pretty head, is well formed, of good quality, handles well, and is of immense girth, but its quarters are not so good as thoso of the campion. An imported bull, exhibited by Mr David Corsan, took third prize. This an mal is of good style, with shoulders well developed and a finely-shaped h?ad, but is somewhat narrow in .ts hind quarters. Mr John l)cnoan's Waterhocse, a roan, calved in 1872, and bred by the Hon. M. Holmes, was shown, but was in law condition, or it would probably have been placed, as it showed good beef, and was a very even animal. Mr John Shennau's St. Andrew, bred by Mr Kemp3hell, was first in the three-year-olds, and called for commendation from all judges, Mr James Shand's ifiugenie, a good level animal, was a capital Becond. No others were shown in this clast, Mr Gardiner's stock not having arrived. It is worthy of notice that in this class there were three entries yesterday, and that at the previous show it wes not represented. There was remarkably good competition in class 3 shorthorn bulls calved bince August Ist, 1577. The priz j was finally given to Mr H. Cars well for hia exhibit-Master Riby, a roan calved in July, IS,& —an animal of very good pedigree and excellent points, beisg of good colour and quality,and well proportioned. The second prize fvli to Mr Kitching's 3rd Heir cf Roan Duchew, a very creditable importation from Australia, which was in the opinion of many an exceedingly close competitor for first honours. A very gocd beast belonging to Mr Menlove, which took first priz 3 as a yearling at the last Otago Show, and was first among the two-year-olds at the Oamaru Show, was placed third \ but in this class all the rntties v.tre s> cieditable thai to occtpy the third position ii-dijated very considerable merit. There is not much to be said concerning the yearling << except that they givo excellent promise, and judging from their pedigrees, it is more than probable thvt they will develop into animals of credit and value to the Colony. Mr James Gow's exhibit, by Stafford, dam Gipsy, took fiist place, Mr James Shand's Young Duke of Brunswick i?sb second, and Mr J Hurwood's Fosileer third. In this class two promising animals which had been bred by the New Zealand and Australian Land Company on the Clydevale Station wero shown, and a calf seven months old was shown by the New Zealand Agricultural Company. Too first two animals were well formed and well bred, but were out of condition, and the last mentioned cne was hardly old eoongh to be judged, with the others. In class 5, shorthorn cow or heiftr of any agy, there were nine entries, as against two entrie3 for the preceding year. The first prize was awarded to Mr Horwood's Duchess of Bridgewater, an animal cf splendid breeding and faultless symmetry. At the Christchutch Show this animal was only highly commendedj but she was then in poor condition, having been recently lauded from Victoria. Htr sire, the colebrated Duke of Brunswick, for which the sum of 150J guineas was refused, and her dam, Matilda s;h, it is said, cost 2000 guineas. At Christchurch the sum of 650 guineas was offered for the Duchets of BriJgewattr, and refused. Mr Kitching's Riby, bred by Mr G M Bell, waa commended at the Chrittchnrch Show, waa placed second, and Mr Kitching's Sweetbriar, an animal of remarkably good quality, third; while Mr James Shand's Wild Rote, tbe half sister to Horwood s Duchess of Bridgewater, was highly commended.

Mr Menleve was very fortunate in being the possessor of animals which called lor the approbation of the judges, for his two-year-old heifer, the Flower of Brunswick, was not oniy first in her claim, in which the competition was both numerous and numerous and creditable, but carried away the prize medal for the best shorthorn cow or heifer in the yard, thus gaining a preference over the Duchess of Bridgewater. A great deal of time was taken in deciding this matter of the championship, and every point was minutely noted. Outside the ring opinion was divided upon the merits of the first-prize animals, bnt upon the decision being given, its correctness was geneially admitted. This animal look first prize in her class at Cbrlatoharch and at Oamaru, and at 16 months weighed 11001b. It seems hardly too mnch to express the opinion that she is one of the very finest holers in the Southern hemisphere. Mr Menlove also obtained for his exhibit in the shorthorn heifers calved since August, 1876, Queen Mary, by Alphonso, out of Queen of the Lowlands, a first prize. This animal was first in Ohnstchurch as a three-year-old, and was also victorious in the pastoral competition at Oamaru and Timaru. Mr H. Carswell's Jessie was a good second, and Mr James Gow*s Mabel a close third, in the three-year-old class; while Mr Hitching earned efi the second and third prizes in the two-year-old class, and first prize in the yearlings with Eibytavin Duchess, a splendid animal, which secured a second prize at the recent Show at Christchurch. The competition was extremely close ia many of the classes of shorthorns, tbe exhibits being well worthy of the occasion, It is to be regretted, however, that none of Mr Gardiner's stock, which were entered for these classes, were on the ground owing to the detention of the Claud Hamilton, the stock which was expected to arrive from Victoria could not compete. This is much to be regretted, especially when it is remembered that the stock from Mr Gardiner's celebrated Branswick herd which was on the ground occupied such s distinguished position. As the stock ia to be offered for sale at an early date, it is the more to be regretted that the «r»im»l« were not in the competition. The Ayrshire* were fairly bnt by no means so fully represented as the shorthorns. As a wholr, hswever, they wsrs extremelv emUtobi* itmtof turnw*» •xosllw*

Mess .a A. and J. M'Farhne's exhibit took the first prizs for bulls of any age, and alto the chimpion medal. Mr Waddell's Southland Champion was second, and one of Mr Cook's imported bulls was third, while the other was not pl<ced. The victory of tho locilly-bred animals over the imported ones was remarkable, and speaks well for the character of the stock produced ia the Colony. It is only right, however, to mention that one of Mr Cook's animals was awarded the first prizs at the Christchurch Show, and that in '.be opinion of some it was worthy of a higher position than was: given it. A remarkably handsome two-year-old, Argyle, was shown by Mr James Don, and secured first prize in its class, aa it did last year at the Taieri Show, In this class an exhibit by Mr William Cowan, which was placed bsfore Argyle at the Oamaru Show, obtained second prize. Mr Oowan also took a second prize for a yearling bull; two first prizes for remarkably handsome cows, the one being in milk and the other in calf, and a firat prize for a two-year-old heifer. Mr Waddell exhibited a yearling bnll, which commenced its show career yesterday by taking a first prize in a class in which there were fivo other competitors of good quality and breeding. Mr Warnock- took the first and seooad prizes for yearling heifers, and Messrs A and J. M'Farlane and D. M'Kellar exhib.ted some very promising young stock. The Alderneys were better represented than last year. Mr W. J. M. Larnach's Alderney cow obtained the first prize, and Mr M'Neill's bull second. Both animals were of good colonr, possessed the true points of the breed, and were in good condition. Stme Hereford cattle were entered as extra stock, bnt were not judged.

The show of fat cattle was considered an improvement upon that of last year, whioh might have been expected cocsidering how great an improvement this season has been upon last. The present winter has been exceptionally mild, while the grasa has come away in an exceptional manner this spring Everything was, therefore, in favour of a grand Bhow of fat stock, and such an expectation was most certainly realised. The judges were Messrs Menlove, Scott, and Little, but in j ldging the class of fat cows Mr M-.nlove, who had an animal on show, gave place to Mr W. Hendeison, of Christchurch. The fittest bullock w>»s one shown by Messrs Hay Bros., of Akaroa, and was the same as took the prize at Christchurch. He is a strawberry, with immense depth of shoulder and rib, and breadth of back. His live weight in Christchurch was 27201b», which would probably give a dead weight of from 1700 to 1800 lbs. _ He is probably a larger > framed and bigger bullock than Messrs S G Smith and Co.'s prize exhibit of last year, bnt it iB questionable if his fat is so well put on. Messrs Hay Bros, also took second prize in the fat bullock class with a red bullock, a great deal smaller in size, but ia very fiae condition. Mr James Shand, of the Taieri, waa commended for a red-and-white bullock in txcnllent condition, bat he was wanting in size. Mr Shand also showed another pretty red bullock; while the N. Z. and A. L. Co.'B exhibit wa3 a very iarge-framed white bullock, whose eiz'. w.s apt to lead casual onlookers astray ss to his condition. In fat cowb Mr Garforth cama first, with a nuggety little strawberry, greatly hornmarked, but in prime condition all over, and snowing gocd quality also. The Company got second priza in this class, and the other exhibitors were Messrs John Muir, Shag Valley, and E, Menlove, Oamaru. Mr Garforth took first prize in fat cows nnder four years, and also in bullocks of the same age. His cow W6S a remarkably large strawberry, much bigger than his cow in the anyage class, but in less level condition. In three year-old steers the New Zealand and Australian Land Co. got first and second hpnours, but the award was not altogether coincided in by other judges. A black took the first prize, but the red one ad j jining was thought by some to be better, and to be worthy of first place, while the 6trawberry of Mr Garforfch's in the same class was considered equal to the winner. Messrs Henderson and M'Beath, of Christchurch, showed a very fine two-year-old steer, which was unopposed in his class. Mr Garforth was first with a white heifer in excellent condition amongst the three-year-olds, bnt in the two-year-old heifers the Company were unopposed. They had a pair of pure-bred polled Angus heifers, which called forth a deal of attention, and were worthy of it, for they were a pair of perfect bsanties. Most of the Company's exhibits were of the same breeding, bui, crossed to some extent, and the whole bf tihem were very wild, one heifer particularly working Lersalf into a perfect fury. Two calves were bhown, but neither were judged worthy of a prize.

AGKICCLTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Of agricultural implements, the number and quality of exhibits were quite up to the mark of last year. Messrs Reid and Gray, the local manufacturers, were to the fore as usual. In every single class in which they showed articles of their own manufacture, they outstripped all competitors, whether the exhibits of the latter were of what is generally reckoned the invincible American or the respectable and solid English make. In fact, their success throughout must have utterly dispirited other exhibitors, and if the Association want to get competition in future, the judges will have to receive a hint to be to the '* virtues very kind and to the faults a little blind" of imported goods. However, even unsuccessful exhibitors could scarcely find room for complaint at the awards of the judges yesterday. They could only grumble at Messrs Reid and Gray for putting such a polish on their goods—surely a legitimate thing to do for such an occasion. It might be suggested that in one or two instances the judges hardly sufficiently took the element of price into consideration, For instance, in the grubber, T Robinson and Co. showed an article for Ll3 against one by Reid and Gray for LlB, and considering that the price had to be taken in connection with the utility of the article, the former might well have put the other out of court. In heavy and light harrows, Reid and Gray exhibited four-leaf implements against their opponents' three-leaf, in which cases the extra price was allowable, and indeed the articles were superior in every way. In clod-crußhers Reid and Gray Bhowed the same article which was so highly commended last year. It is a highly useful article, and the judges awarded it along with the prizs a special commendation as being a first-class inatrnment. Then they showed Also a broadcist sowing-machine for grain and grass, with extra fittings for turnips, having a width of 18ft. They had one of these also at Ohristchurch, jwhere it got first prize. A couple of Yankee grain-drills were shown by the New Zealand Hardware Company and T Robinson and Co. There was a good competition in farm drays, .but Reid and Gray could not be beaten even by the contesting local builders. Glaister and Cunningham got seoond prize with a light, strong dray—plain, but serviceable. There were five horse-rakes shown, Henderson -Law and Co coming first. All were imported articles. Only one wool-press was entered, and it was thought by -the judges to be worthy only of commendatioD, without a prize, although at Chrifltchurch and elsewhere the same article has repeatedly taken first prize against others- It was shown by T. Robinson and Co. In reapers, Reid and Gray took first and second, a Bamlett's and a Wood's coming in for no mention. In a twodrill turnip-sower T. Robinson and Co. beat Reid and Gray, but the latter had not an article of their own manufacture. Messrs Brodrick and Carter exhibited an eight-horse power traction convertible plough-engine by the well-known John Fowler, of Leeds, which was highly commended by the judges. Four steam threshers were Bhown—three of them at work. The first prize went to one by* Marshall and Sons, exhibited by their agents here, H Law and Co. It was complete in every particular. The engine was fitted with Head and Sohiemoth's patent straw-burner, while the thresher bad a self - feeder and stacker, with a patent elevator on a carriage of its own, with winding gear to raise it into position. The National Mortgagee and Agency Company showed a Robey's nine hone-power engine, and a'machine with patent] angle frames, the whole being well finished and in grand working order. It was ; awarded seoond prize. Messrs Reid and Gray I showed a Clayton and Shuttleworth's, which was given third prize. This thresher lm taken a large number of prizes at' the Royal Society's Shows in EnglancL It was not worked on the .ground yesterday. Besides the articles shown for prizes, there were a large number pf .exhibits, which came in for a good share of attentipn. A. and T, hadr oo« o(. t their ; p»%nt trtUtotrolMtep pa

was shown in practice during tho day, a p»ir of innocent " bunnies " being operated upon with startling effect. The method of the machine is t> convey toe fum:s of tome chemically-prepsrad dust, roasted over a charcoal furnace, into the burT9WS of the rabbits, all of which, wthiu scent, are straightway rendered siark and stiff; Amongst Reid and Gray's ex'ra exhibits was a new make of narrows, which were greatly admired. Their special feature is that the bar is not drdled for tho teeth, bnt the latter aro fixed to it by a kiad of ; clamp, and held in position by a wedge. In way the whole implement ia strerigShoned, and as it iB c' eiper in prbe than the old style, it should become a favourite. The following is a total list of the extra exhibits : —Reid and Gray—Two reapers; doub.'efurrow plongh, shares; net medium harrows, sat chain harrows ; small thresher, for horse-power, with wianowing-michice ; cheese-press, imported ; corn-crusher, own make; two-horse power broadcast turnipsower, 18 feet; three-leaf roller, fis d grubber, drill grubbrr ; Norwegian harrow, own make ; and dray. Henderson Law aud Co.—Two turn wrist ploughs (L 5 10-3, L 4); turnip-cui-tir (L 6 lCs); sack-lifter (L 5); three (25', 221 6J, 17s GJ); turnover rake, (L 6) ; drag rake, (LI 10s). New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Reaper and binder—M'Cormick's ; dropper; mower. T. Robiukon and Cx—Ransome's threefurrow plough (LI 4 10s) ; hillside plough, Colonial nuke; hillside pl-.ugh, Colonial make; sack,lifter (L 3 15s); M'Sherry drill. The following Is the PRIZE LIST. SHEEP. First prize, £2 ; second, £l. MERINO BREED. Judgas—Messrs R R Pitt, H Ford, and E Elworthy. ' Glass Stewards—Messrs Thos Brydone ' and E J Spence. Ist class merino ram, 4-tooth or upwards. Ten entries —Hon R Campbell, (shorn December onh, 1878, bred by W Cummings, of Mount Fyans, Victoria), 1; Murray, Roberts, and Co. (shorn December 2nd, 187S, bred by Gibson and Son, Tasmania), 2 ; Murray, Roberts, and Co. (shorn December 2ad, 1878, bred by Gibson and Son, Tasmania), 3. Ex<ra exhibit—G L Sise, Ist priz3. 2adclaßS-Mtr.no ram, 2-toath or under —Hon R Campbell, (shorn December sth, 1878, bred by exhibitor), 1; Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Umbed between Sbpiembar loth snd October 27th, 1878, bred by exhibitors), 2; Murray, R >berts, and Co. (lambed between September 15. h and October 27sh, 1878, bred by exhibitors), 3; G L Sise, highly commended. 3rd class—Two merino rams, 4-tooth or upwards. Eight entries—Hon R. Campbell (shorn December sch, 1878, bred by exhibitor), 1; Hon R Campbell (shorn December sth, 1878, bred by exhibitor), 2; Honß Campbell (shorn December sth, 1878, bred by exhibitor), 3; Murray, Roberts, and Co. (shorn December 10 Dh, IS7B, bred by F F Cummings, Victoria), highly commended. 4th class —Two merino rams, 2 tooth or under. Four entries Hon R Campbell (shorn December sth, 1878, bred by exhibitor), 1; Murray, Roberts, and Co. (lambed October loch, 1878, bred by exhibitor), 2; Hon R Campbell (shorn Decoember sth, 187S, bred by exhibitor). sth class —Merino ewe, 4-tooth or up wards. Ten entries Hon R Campbell (shorn December sth, IS7S, bred by exhibitor), 1, 2, and 3 ; G L Sise (shorn December 27th, 187S). 6th class—Merino ewe, 2-tooth or under. Nine entries—Hon R Campbell (shorn December sth, 1878, bred by exhibitor), 1 and 2; John Johnstone, 3 7th class—Five merino ewes, 4 tooth or upwards, with lambs. Three entries—Hon R Campbell (shorn December 5, IS7B, bred by Currie, Victoria), Ist prize aud Bilver medal; G L Siae (shorn December 27, IS7B, bred by exhibitor), 2; John Johnstone (shorn December 20, 1S78), 3 Bih class—Five merino ewes, 2-tooth or under, with lambs. S x entries—Hon R C<impbe;l (shorn December 5, 1878, bred by exhibitor), 1 and 2; Murray, Roberts, and Co. (lambed between September 15; h and OotoTs-ir 27th, 1878, bred by exhibitor), highly commended. 9ch class—Five merino rama, 2-tooth or under. Four entries—Hon R Campbell (shorn December 5, IS7B, bred by exhibitor), 1 and 2; Murray, Roberta, and Co. (lambed between September 15th and October 27th, 1878, bred by exhibitors), 3. Siiver medal for the beat merino ram of any age, Hon R Campbell. Silver medal for the beat merino ewe of any age, Hon R Campbell.

LEICESTER BREED. Judges—Messrs Mark Dale, Alexander Macauley, aHd George Scott. Clasß Stewards—Messrs G L Sise and L MacleaH. Ist class—Leicester ram, 4-tooth or over. Six entries —New Zealand and Australian Laud Co., 1 and 2; James Allan (shorn December 13, 1878), 3. 2ud class—Leicester ram 2 • tooth or under. Six entries James Shand, 1; New Zealand and Australian Land Co., 2; James Allan (shorn December 13th, 1878), 3. 3rd class—Three Leicester rams, 2-tooth or over. Two entries —James Allan (shorn December 13 th, 1878), 1 ; M'Pherson Bros, 2. 4th class—Three Leicester rams, 2-tooth or under. Five entries—James Shand, 1 and 2 ; New Zealand and Australian Land Co., 3. sth class—Leicester ewe, 4-tooth or over, withlamb. Nine entries—New Zealand and Australian Land Co, 1 and 2; James Shand, 3 ; Jamsß Allan (shorn December 16th, 1878), commended. 6th class—Leicester ewe, 4-tooth or over. Eight entries —New Zealand and Australian Land Co., 1; James Allan (shorn December 16th, 1878), 2 and 3. 7ch class—Leicester ewe, 2-tooth or under. Seven entries—New Zealand and Australian Land Co., 1 and 2; James Shand 3. Bth class—Three . Leicester ewes with lambs, 4-tooth or over. James Allan (shorn December 16th, 1878), 1; New Zealand and Australian Land Co., 2; James Shand, 3 9ch class—Five Leicester ewes, ? tooth or under. Five entries—New Zealand and Australian Lind Company, 1; James Shand, 2 ; James Allan (shorn Deo. 16t>h, 1878), 3. Silver medal—Best Leicester ram, any age —New Zealand and Australian Land Company. Silver medal—Best Leicester ewe, any age —New Zsaland and Australian Land Company. p ■

LINCOLNS, Judges—Messrs James Little, J. Ti Ford, and John Grrigg. Class Stewards—Messrs John Roberts and D. Stronach. Ist class—Lincoln ram, 4 tooth or over. Ten entries—J? Sutton, Hichmead, 1; F Sutton, 2; New Zealand and Australian Land Company, 3; New Zealand and Australian Land Company, highly commended. 2nd class—Lincoln ram, 2 tooth or nnder. Six entries—F Sutton, 1; F Sutton, 2; New Zealand and Australian Land Company, highly commended ; ditto, commended. 3rd class—Three Lincoln rams, 4 tooth or over. Two entries—New Zealand and Aus tralian Land Company, 1; James Allan (shorn December 16 sh, 1878), 2. 4th class—Three Lincoln rams, 2 tooth or under. Four entries New Zealand and Australian Land Company, 1 j New Zealand and Australian Land Company, 2. 5 th class—Lincoln ewe, with lamb at foot, 4-tooth or over. Two entries—James Allan (shorn December 16th, 1878), 1 and 2. 6th class—Lincoln ewe, 4 tooth or over. One entry—Jameß Allan (shorn December 16th, 1878), 1. 7th ci.ass—Lincoln ewe, 2 tooth or under. Eleven entries—Thomas Sutton, Fairview, 1 ; New Zealand and Australian Land Co./ 2; Thomas Sutton, Fairview, 3; F. "Sutton, Richmead, highly commended; New Zealand and Australian Land C 0.,-. commended. . 1. V 8 h 1 Bth class —Three with lambs at. joot, 4-tooth or bver. "Three entries—- . Jsmes Allan (shorn December 18th, 18'S), 1; Jaifcea Allan (shdrn? -December iffth, 1378)/ 2; Jambs AHair{ahom Dacembw 16th' 1878;, comßleuded. ■ ■ < r'o b t 9 th class—Five Lincoln or under. SH entries view, New Zealand ftOo,. "2 ; ; F. Sutton, &ichmfcad,®ghlydfe-; Vesd£d; Thom*» ■/pom-'\

Silver medal—Beat Lincoln ram, any age. F, Sutton, Rii h-neud. Silver medal—Best Lincoln ewe, any age —New Zs&land and Australian Land Co. RnMSTEY MARSH. Judges—Messrs Ja3. Little, J. T. Ford, and Jno. Gregg. Ulsas Stewards—Messrs J. Roberts and D. Strouach. Ist class Komeoy Mareh ram, 4 tooth or over. Five en'riea—John Reid, Elderslie (Oliver Twist), 1 ; John Jtsid, Bldera,ia (Hnxity), 2; John K°id, Elderslie (Faraday), highly commeeded. 2nd class—Kcmaey Marsh ram, 2 tooth or under. Threo entiies—John Reid, Elderslie, 1, 2, and highly commended. 3rd cUsb— Romney Ma-sh ewe with lamb, 4 tooth or over, i'wo entries —John Reid, iSlder.->!ie ; 1 and 2. 4:h 01a33 Romney Mareh ewe, 4 tooth or over. Two entries —John Reid, Elderslie, 1 and 2, ofch class—Romney Marsh ewe, 2 tooth or under, 'i'hreo entries Reid, Elderslie, 1, 2, and 3. 6:h ciaai-—Thiee Romney Marsh ewes with binls, 4 tooth or over. One entryJohn Reid, Elderslie, 1. 7th class —Five Romney Marsh ewes, 2 tooth or under. One entry—John Reid, Elderslie, 1. Silver mtdal—Best Romney Marsh raj], any age—John Reid, Elderslie. Si vor medal—Best Koiuney Marsh ewe, any age—John Roid, Elderolie. FAT SHEEP. First prizi, L2 ; 2nd, LI. Judges—Messrs E. Menlove, James Saott, and James Little. Uhs3 Stewards—Messrs J Roberta and D Stronach. Ist clas3—Five fat merino wethers, of any age. Two entries—James M'Leish, land 2. 2nd class—Five fat cross-bred wethers, 4 tooth or over. Five entries —Henderson and M'Beath, 1; NZ and AL Co, 2 and 3. 3rd class —Five fat long-woolled wethers, above 18 months and not exceeding 30 months. Five entries Henderson and M'Beath, 1 and 2; N.Z and A. Land Co., 3. 4sh class —Five fat long woolled wethers, uader 18 months. Two entries—N.Z. and A. Co., 1 and 2. sth class—Fat ewe or wether lambs, under 4 months, any breed. Six entries— James Smith (Greenfield), 1 and 2; N.Z, and A. Land Co., 3; and Henderson M'Beath, highly commended, CATTLE. SHORTHORNS. Judges—Messrs S. A. Bristol, James Hay, and James M'II wraith. Ist class —Siiorthorn bull of any age. First prize, L 3; second, LI 10s. Five entriesJames Gow (Stafford, calved August, 1873, bred by Hon M Holmes, by Father Christmas, dam Farewell, by Royal Butterfly 16th, gd Welcome, by Welcome Guesi), 1; N.Z. and A.L. Co., 2 j David Corsan, 3. 2ad class —Shorthorn bull, calved since Ist August, 1576. Three entries. First prizs, L2; second, Ll—John Shennan (St. Andrew, bred by Mr Kempshell, by Premier, dam Silver Ho3b, by Grand Master (90) .N.Z.H.8., 1; Jameß Shand (Eugenie, calved May 21st, 1877, by Penaiare (29538), imported, dam Eugenie, by Bismarck (213), Dy Count of the Empire (21479), g d Susanna, by Schoolmaster (264), Bismarck's dam White Blossom, by Master of Athelstane), 2. 3rd cla3s—Shorthorn bull, calved since Ist August, 1877. Six entries. First prizs, L2 - } second, LI—H Caraweil, Invercargul (Master Riby, roan, cilved July 19th, 1878, by Riby Knight—Buttercup, by Prince Frederick, g d Q'leen of the Butterflies, by Royal Butterfly (18757), 1 ; JF Kitching (3rd Heir of Roan Duchecs, white, bred by J Gardiner, Victoria, calved December 29th, 1877, by Roan Oxford, or Oxford Flower Duke, dam Roan Duchess), 2 ; E Menlove, 3. 4th class—Shorthorn bull, oalved since August Ist, 1878. Nine entries—lst prize, £2; 2nd, £l—Jas Gow (bred by exhibitor, by Stafford, darn Gipsy, by Omar Pasha, g d Gipsy, uy Captain the Fourth), lj James Shand (Young Duke of Brunswick, calved 1 August 3rd, 1878, sire 18th Duke of Derrimuo, by Oxford. Cherry Duke (32016), dam Jenny Brunswick, by Duke of Brnnwick (25937), g d Jenuy Lind, by Lord Raglan (13241), (imported), g g d Cowslip, by Prince of the Purple), 2 ; J Horwood (Fusileer, calved February 22nd, 1579, by Cherry Oxford 2nd, dam Miss Bright 2nd, by Duke of Melbourne, g d Lady Bright, by Conqueror), 3. sfch class—Be3t shorthorn cow or heifer, of any age. First prize, L 3 j second, LI 10i. Nine entries—J Horwood, Duohess of briHgewater, calved January 30th, 1872, by Duke of Brunswick (25937), dam Matilda sth, by Royal Butterfly 22ad, gd Matilda 3rd (imported), by Royal Butterfly 6th (imported), 1; J F Kitching, Ruby, bred by G M Bell, 7 years old, by Prince Frederick, dam Qaeen of the Butterflies, by Royal Butterfly (13590), 2; JF Kitching, Sweetbriar, roan, brad by G M Bell, by Prince Frederick, dam Qaeen of the Butterflies, by Royal Butterfly 6ch (18757), 3; James Shand, Wild Rose 2nd, calved January 28th, 1872, sire Duke of Brunswick (25937), dam Wild Rose, by Lord Raglan (13241), g d Rose of Australia, by Royal Butterfly Ctn (18757), commended, 6th class— Shorthorn lieifer, oalved since Ist August, IS/6. First prize, L2; seoond, LI. Five entries—lD Menlove, Queen Mary, by Alphonao, out of Queen of the Lowlands, 1; H Cars svell, Jessie, raan, calved August 19th, 1576, bv Rockingham—White Jessamine by Royal Butterfly (27), Jessamine 3rd by Lord Raglan, 2; James Gow, Mabel, bred by exhibitor, by Stafford, dam Kate Royal 2nd, by Omar Pasha, g d Kata Koyal, by iioyal Hope (IS7), 3. 7thclass —Shorthorn heifer, calved August, 1877. Firstprize, L2; seeond, Ll.Eight entries —E Menlove, Flower of Brunswick, roan, calved 29th November, 1877, by Duke of Alva out of Butterfly's Flower by Royal Butterfly lGtb, 1 j J F Kitching, Riby Duchess 3rd, red and white, oalved August Bth, 1877, by Riby .Knight, dam Queen of the Butterflies, by Royal Butterfly tich, 2 ; J F Kitching, Riby Countess, calved August 20 th, 1877, by Riby Knight, dam Jessamine 136b, by Royal Butterfly 6th (18757), 3. 1 Bth class—ShortfiOrn, heifer, called since' August Ist, 1878. FirsV'iitiz9, L 2,- second,, LI. Five entries—J F Kitching, Ribytevin; Duchess, red, cilved August SJQSh/ iST&fbf''' Riby Knight, dam April Flower '3rd, by "Royal. Butterfly "g: d . April',Flower-' (13590), indporced, Coeur'de Liop (1875?7), 1; Alice Shand, JeaniO Deans, calved 'junfc 14th, 1J79, sire 3rd Earl of Uolac, by' Earl of Geneva (31068),' out of Fanny 10th, by Royal Butterfly, dam Henry Brunswick",-by Duke of Brunswick (25937), g d Jenny Lint}, by Lord Raglan (13241), 2 ; N Z and A L Co., 3. Silver medal, for best shorthorn ball, of any age, on the ground—Mr James Glow's Stafford. Silver medal, for best shorthorn cow or heifer, of any age, on the ground—Mr E. Menlove'a Flower of Brunswick. AYRSHIRES. Judges—Mssarß R M M'Oallum, John M'Farlane (Timara;, and John M'Farlane (VV angaloa). Ist class—Bull of any age. Seven entries —First prize, L 3; second, LI 10s—A and J M'Farlane, 1; William Waddell (Southland Champion), 2; W Cook, 3, 2nd clasa—Ball, calved since Ist August, 1877. Six entries—First prize, L2j second, Ll—James Don (Argyle, sire Scottie, dam Fleckie, by Ayrshire Jock, imported), 1; W iliiam Cowan, 2. 3rd claßS —Bull, calved since Ist August, 1878. Six entries—First prize, L2; ascond, Ll—William Waddell (Mata, calved November, 1878, by Sir Niel Gow, dam Rosezelle), 1; William Qowan (Cardigan), 2; A and J M'Farlane, commended. 4th class—Cow, in calf, any age. Eight entries—First prize, L2; second, Ll—William Cowan (Star, of the South), 1; Robert Clark, 2 j William" Cowan (Carrie), 3 ; David Warnock, highly commended. sth class—Cow, in milk, any age. Six entries —First prize, L 3 j second, LI 10a— William Cowan (Maggie), 1; A and J M'Farlane (Peeress), j2; David Warnock, coi4mended. 6th clasß—Heifer, two years old. Ten entries. Ist)prize, L2j 2nd, Ll—WilliamjCoVan's Nora, 1; David Warnock, r *Z; do# yjonimended. £ ; "• - V''V »V > 7jfh class—Heifer, one l year -oM, entires. -Ist' prizS, L2; -b2nd/ Ll—?Dwid Wsirnock, l and 2; A and X •/SSSiA Silver medal for bait bull, any agej oB the jrojmd—A and J M'Farlane. " • b '-- Sttverjnedal for.Jbeat . caw or any t ra V v a - .as w /.'.Je -W -U*

Ist class —Best bull, any age. Two entries. Ist prize, L2; '2nd, Ll—\V J.M Larn&ch, P C Ntill, 2. 2ad class—best cow, any age. Six entries, Ist priza, L2 ; 2utl, LI—W J M Lirnach, I;PC Neill, 2 and 3. FAT CATTLE. Judges—Messrs E Menlove, James Scott, and James Little. First prize, L2 ; eeo ind, LI. Ist class—Fat billock, not exceeding font i enrs o d. Three ontriae—S G ufoith, 1; N Z &nd A L Co, 2. 2nd olass-Fat cow, not exceeding four ycara old. Three entries—S Garforth, 1; N 7, and L Co. 2. 3rd class—Fat steer, calved since Ist August. 1876. Four entries—N Z and L Co, 1 and 2. 4th class—Fat steer, oalved since Ist August. 1877. One entry—Henderson and M'Beath, 1. stii class—Fat heifer, calved since Ist August, 1876. Three entries—S Garforth, 1 ; New Zsaland and Australian Land Co., 2. 6fch class Fat heifer, calved sinoe Ist August, 1877. Two entries—New Zealand and Australian Land Co, I and 2. 7ch class—Fat veal calf. Four entriesNo prize awarded. Bth class— Fat bullock of any age. Six entries—Hay BroJ, 1 and 2; James Shand, commended. 9th olass— Fat cow of any age. Four en« - tries— S Garforth, 1; New Zealand and Australian Land Co, 2. Butchers' priza, of LlO, for winner of greatest number of points—New Zealand and Australian Land Co., with IS points ; S Garforth, 12 points. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, &c. Judges—Messrs James Smith, Charles M'Qaesn, and John Dunoan. First prize, L2 ; seoond, LI. Ist class--Double-furrow plough. One entry—Reid and Gray (with straight coulters Lls ss, and wheel coulter extra), 1. 2nd class—Plough, with subsoiler combined. One entry—Reid and Gray (L2O 15s), 1. 3rd class—Single-furrow plough. Six entries—Reid and Gray (L 10), 1; T Robinson and Co., 2. 4th class—Drill plough. Two entries— Reid and Gray (L 7), lj Hendermm Law and Co. (L 7), 2. 5 th olass—Subsoil plough. One entry— T Robinson and Co., commended. 6bh class—Grubber or scarifier. Three entries—Reid and Gray (L 18), 1; T Robinson and Co. (Ll3), 2. 7th class Potato-lifter. Two entries— Reid and Gray (L2B), 1; Henderson Law and Co. (L 6), commended. Bth olass—Fair of heavy harrows. Two entries—Reid and Gray (L 8), 1 j Henderson Law and Co (L 6 10a), commended. 9 th class—P»ir of chain harrows. Two entries—Reid and Gray (L 8 6s), 1 ; T Robinson and Co, 2. 10th clasa—Pair of light harrows. Two entries—Reid and Gray (L 5 10s), 1 j Henderson Law and Oo (L 5), commended. 11th class—Set of whippletrees. First prize, LI; second, 10s. Three entries— Reid and Gray (30s), 1; Henderson Law and Co (30s), 2 j T Robinson and Co., commended, 12th class—Clod crusher. Two entries— Reid and Gray (L 22, fitted with seed sower L 8 extra), 1; Maclean Brothers, highly commendel. 13ch class—Broadcast sowing machiae. One entry—Reid and Gray (L 24), 1. 13th class A —Grain drill. Two entries— New Zealand Hardware Co (L 26), 1; T Robinson and Co., 2. 14th class—Farm dray. Seven entries— Reid and Gray (L2l, with frame extra), 1 ; Glaister and Cunningham (L2l, with frame), 2. 15th class—Chaffcutter. Two entries— Reid and Gray (L2O), 1 j Henderson Law and Co. (Lll), 2. 16th class—Horso rake. Five entries— Henderson Law and Co. (Ll4), 1; N.Z. Hardware Co. (Lll), 2. 17th class—W col press. First prize, L 3; second, LI 10s. One entry—T Robinson and Co., commended. 18th—Reaping machine, Firstprize, L 4 j second, L2. Four entries—Reid and Gray, 1 and 2 (with single and double speed, L3O and L 32 respectively). 18th class A —Lawn mower. One entry— Brodrick and Carter, commended. 19ih class —Churn. First prize, L2; second, LI. Three entries—Robert Fleming (L 4), 1; T Robinson and Co., 2. 21st class—Hedge cutter. First prize, L 3; second, LI 10s. One entry—Brodriok and Carter, commended. 22ud class - Wire strainers. First prize, LI; second, 10s. Two entries—T Robinson and Co, 1 j N Z Hardware Company, commended. 24th class—Turnip Bower, for two drills. First prize, L2 ; second, LI. Three entries —T Robinson and Co., 1; Reid and Gray, 2 ; Maclean Bros, commended. 26th class—Water traction engine. First prize, L2; second, LI. One entry—Brod" rick and Carter, highly reoommended. 27 th class —Threshing machine, oombined with elevator and engine. First prize LA ; second, L2. Four entries—Henderson Law and Co, (L 730), 1 ; N M and A Company, 2; Reid and Gray (L 562), highly oom* mended. THIRD ANNUAL SHOW—SECOND DAY, The second day of an Agricultural and Pastoral Show being the one on which the stock and other exhibits are in reality exhibited to the public, it cannot but be regarded as exceedingly unfortunate that the weather yesterday was so inclement. It ia not of very much consequence when the opening day is showery, because as a rule only those attend the show on the first day who are closely interested in it, and are not likely to be cUunted by the weather; but on the second day fine weather is of muoh greater consequence, and the well-nigh constant rainfall yesteaday had the effect; of depriving the Society of a large amount of javenue, and a larg& number of paopl6 'from '' witnessing an exhibition of 'a moat interestiqg and intrinsically''valuable character. Spme consolation : however* be clrawn u ; J frbm the fact that, deapita : the unfavourable to, more than; 2000 n< attended tfae "'ahftw, and we' may -'- venture the opinion thkt ' ( giletted jvpuld have obeeif'had the 'weathflr been' ''' at all favourable it is saddening to ' .think of," aa it was estimated that at |esst a loss of L3OO to the Society was occasioned by the Continuance of the '' rain. The arrangements for the show were of the same satisfactory oharaoter as previously, all classes were judged with reasonable expedition, and the awards were posted ln : a conspicuous manner, so that visitor! were soon aware of the result of the oom* petitions. The City Guards Band was present, and during the afternoon played in the excellent manner for which it is beooming remarkable. It certainly required good exhibits, lively sports, and entertaining musio to prevent the grounds from being entirely deserted, but as these were not wanting, nearly everybody stayed until a late hour and enjoyed themselves, although the weather and the muddy state of the ground were sufficient to irritate the most patient and enthusiastic admirer of agricultural and pastoral exhibits. Amongst the amusements provided for the public by private enterprise was one of such an unusual and creditable character as to be worthy of speoial mention. It was a camera obscura, by means of which an accurate representation of all the varied sights and scenes of the show-groand was shown to onlookers at a reasonable charge. It will be open during the races, and 1b well deserving of patron- , age. We omitted, in noticing the extra exhibits previously, to refer to a collection of the well-known Wanzer sewing-machines shown by Mr Sidford. These machine* are too' well known to require comment. We wish also to correct an error in the fint daji's prize-list as published by us. Mr P > 0 Neill, instead of MrLarnaoh, should have beda credited with obtaining the first prize In the Alderney bull class. The following were the olasses judged yesJS6KSES., 8 '.DBATfGHT STOCK, • \ „ * TSiere« #aA»- an excellent ,exti6ition.''. d »drat£ht horsed, stodk. mosfetfef the warier, , 1 pretty nomdfc** sbd hwt, : fonie > close The first clasa was « ' •attfrefca&iW a|ft *Eai! yea* taere ,l ito#ifc' : ,

rival fa «k* Gatesy, mi SovtUnl fat bHsaKt faked la MMaabf sanh an aafaaL A good cud of th* yoaag Hook showa waa hi* getting. by whleb| BMM«SaatUaad took «wy*wyrap«t; Bulbar of (rim Mr Jum Sband look » w*H-d*««tv*d iNond prim with bis Ikini Ton, bow to y*a» old. Ha baa fontabad out into afbstdaia animal, aad show* a deal of quality. Maayocaisidarhfan the fixMrt bora* Is Otaco. Mr BbWa Rob l&tßtatir, a tvt astral stamp of » her**, m <MUMDd«d. Mr M'AaW* Duncan Gray attracted a nod dsal of *etie*. Iatl» three-yaarold cclta Mr BotartCbartoa took fartlwaooiawith bia bay celt Chaimrfaa. 1? Governor, oat of Highland Wary. Thiacolt baa a*v*r baaa beaten whmtir showa in pntiotunm, both aa • yearling and two-yttr-otd. Ha i* a beautiful bay, low set, bat with ft—*—«— gbi&i fail os onuctei am having aealtaat fora aad bind quartan. A ocagbaf years will sw i» bfan a horse bard to baa* aqrakm Mr Monlnmtn'a Young Or Gmg* Grey, a powerful, big-booed UmL waa aaooad; Mean Haatio Brothers' lord Fafsl sy waa eoauaaadad; aad tb« otfcar nbint ia tit ebas waa tba bay colt Praattar, by JStr Oaorga Gray, th* property of Mr M'Arfay. Tbaro wan *igfct two-y»ar-oid colta In to* ibm. Mr* JJbnmo'* Sir Btohazd Wattse*. byWailace, a v*ty fina bay rott, waa awarded Drearier poattxoa. la bin th* beatiag MrDoVa Lord Nelaon, who took Brat prizaatChmt- * church a&d »#coo<l aft Oiiwni. Tn# «tu« elaaawa** v**y aaeaHaat on*. ■tin war* »bowa by Maaara Russell and Oaifc, oat of Surprise aad Lofty man*, bat th*y want not bi cosdite to pleas* tba fndftaft. Mr fioyal Ctaorg* waa oommandad, while tba third prizstaksr at Mr Battexaf Matcbem, waa an* placed. Maama Robart Clark aad Georg* Warnock afao showtd ia tba claar. Tbare war* foar»y««i*oWa showa. tbra* of which war* by Voting Priac* of Wale*. Oae.of then*. Mr H»&aab*e bay colt, oat «f Maggie, got ftrst honours; bat Mr K. R Ferguson a Bobia Gray, by Sir George Grey, Ml of bashes*, taut tba other two SiathHad eihibit*, lota tb« property of Mr Robert Cbßufaad. OM*of th* latter, a btackcdt, waa commended tbra* wall known Taieri marsa oompatad la ttft* da»» of draught man* ia foal, at with foal at faot. Mr B. Charter* So* first aad aucoad prima witb Highland Uty *nd Lothian Kate raapaotiwly, be»tIngMr On»t»ef Gowm'MquaKy wall fcaowa Buchsia lat» imported from Tasmania. S*x tbra* war o!d tsßi«» war* shown. Mr GfJMitt-* Duglmii out of Dichtui l*t v by Sir Colin, w«* tba winner ia tia olua; a bay tilly by Ycoog Frioce of Walaa, own«d by Mr & CoopUod, balag a.cood. Mr Andarton'e filly by Sir G. Grey wss thud, and a vary nk* baU-iiater to tho winnar, oat of Rat*, waa itom bj Moaaia J and A Robartaoa. Anotbar ascoQaat compatftioa took plaac in tb« two-je«r-old filJica—a yoang Kino* of Wilo* fiUy, owced by Mr J B Stttton, of Soatblant) 1 , baing ▼iotorion* Thla ia a aptaodid Lgbt bay Eily, tbowmg fine qnaltty all o«ar. Mr Jama* Gow, witb a baj filly by Wallace, came saccad ; aod ibe hj|ti commaudad » Hir Gaorg* Grey blly •bowa by Mr John Duncan, of tiberry Farm. Xbat* war* two entrtea ia tb* yaarltsg filly tat only ona cam* forward—another ToongPrncoof Wataaoatof a C nqaetcr mar». Sb* waaawardad a fi-»t prize wnbont bautatioa b< tb* Jitdga*. In gelding*, Mr Manlov* had it all bis own way with bis famous Ihtk«, the beat draogbt in Rear Mr Daizd Proadfoot's grey, Boxer, was awarded lecond, aad Mr Mr Malonty"e fotir-ytar-cIJ, bake, a wiy bandaonu bora*, third. Mr B. Clark, Hillend, bad it all hi* own w»y ia tb« pair of gelding* wttb a bay aad obeautat, ahown bar*, tb* otter exb bitiora in the claaa being Meai-rs Mertball aad Copaland and Mr J. Lambtoa. In tb* pair of working mar<a, Mr Pater Grant, ot Gowri*, waa the only exhibitor, ahowing Daohcta 2nd by Pride of Bcotl»ni, and Maggi* by Sir Colin. Theae waraararyfia* pair of mares isdetd, and coald • carrety b»*e baaa beaten. Mr Menlo*e'e walE- kiown C >unlesa beat foar ott era hi tb* drj mar* claair, A four y«ar o'd abowa by Mr Lanuch waa cam mended, and attracisad tb* admiration of may, Tba silver medal for tbe beat entire want, of «Q or He, to Yoasg Prino* ol Wales, and for tbe beat mite, Mr Menlove obtained it witb bis Connteasr. Mr Mmlore will also, baviog takea thr»e firet pris », g->t Mr Hiakp'e tiv« gainc* tap toe tbe largest ptia3t*kar; aaa the cap, giren b> tbe Waikoaaiti and Blneakin Enure Hor«o Company for th* entire bora* witb the cacat &aauirons progeny of priaital'aia, will fall to Meaara Baneil and Craig for Yenog Pticca of Wa'ea.

3TuCE TClt »h».> of otwuti stuck waii <l«ci 'e I. b<n.t«r thin laaS jo »r, and, aa f -rmariy, Mr Gen t>jd»oo w»4 the principal exhibitor Mr Dodioa etitusty dmrra great credit fur the troabte he lu* taken In bringing forward so m.my jt-ong itcwk. It Ut> br regretted that Mr Dtitfeoo was the oaly ex&ibitor oC ysaog Itccd stock. Tin fine stoak exhibited bj him w«re an attractive feature of she stow, aad a credit to the ex hibitor, Although there wj» no opposition tb« judge* conauiarsd the slock ao m-r> toriuos that they awarded tiieoo all either first or a«coad prlafc. In claw* 4, for thorooghbred colt* foaled ainee let August, 187$, a ttrat priz* Wi» given to II r Do-leoa » hty colt* by Caattir«Ußiiß», dam Ca*tuj«ttc. This colt it w.t&ooS doabt a eplcsdid joongnter; he alw*** speudtd boae aol mtsjfc', wiflh grand quarter*, and ahiutd grow into a wei»-proportioned anew! Ttse eauond pnass ia tafe class wm gvvea to a gocdtWkbg bay cit by the aan»t gift, out of Kanjoaot. Tbe prfza tilly Ja the iwo-j ear-olds (claaa 7) is by Csssivelauaas oat of Caataaettc, acd was acknowledged by the judges aad others ampotent to form an opinion to be tbe beet titty of her age jet thaws la New Z island. If this filly £«* not prove » credit to her Qltietriaa* parents wHea properly prepared, it will fia * mattar for aurpn>7, for she fa a most promt slag - 100 king racshone. It ia to be regretted that her nomination for the next Charupagns S akes was overCooked, but the will doobtles* bo hfva of to advantage in «wre *tVr rtctt. Mr* Dodsaa atw ootiic-'i a second pru* io. tNs close for » fine ftQy by CmaivtUunue oat «»8 Flatamc Two yearling hllics w«»c exhibited by Mr Uwisoo, ;«d were awarded brat! and aecoad pru«j. The tirat ptriitaksr, by Caasiretatxattt ont of T»ogi f shuwe beautiful bone and is Wkjll propotti iD'/d. !&• tecood pn*i was givro. to » tta« Ally by ih* «ame aire, cat ot Earj, whe, although a trifle anuil'er this her staMe compaaioo, »t»ow». ia our opintoo. more quality. There wc*» f<>or entri«« ia class 1, fur tboroogt bred satire hcraae, each of which was coticed by #ne j utges. 'l6c t£«aa prue wit awarded toMr V*mgj Csomb r e weu>ks«wa estire, flying Uatoamaa A wry oice-looking horse, Mr Oiorgm'e Yoong Abg'e», capable of C'ttisg a tod naafal hora«» fo* Da»p»-e». took aecoad pria t. Mr S t'ow*li'< Fujmg Fiih, a «ot»tt«vbat amaU.bttteuonrt aai«»V was pl.tccd tbi d i aad Mr SU rat we eighty c aifTi«n(i«d. 'lhere w,» so en'ry for tborot* est res foaled tioca Aogni», IdTtti, aod ooty <»>« f r the o :t cl»v, y'z., tw»je»r ed*, Tr»n iwc-yar cM rho<oa&hbred eati e t>tr Slorkw.'eJ we, bnwever. »W.Md<«i »& sa pris , and lhtir>og N )y dcdaaoviid >% berirg a fiie, brgbt cheatant eolt, thjwat it oi qai'it;. Mr Geo. J) jdaoa'a brows n i Cast net to, wi> c*i*» deflated wel. »«.rt yof « firit pr ai a brcod many wa* sota^>«tut»>t of o >cdit an. bat would bi hail t» b»t,»nl wb-n iu mJMiw woold be a Kidit to any ahow>4it»

riag, CUUCMOS HOB3JS Than WU m fair utunb«r of anlric* of carriage horata* *nd iomi wy oaefa" aiimtl* weraafevwo. latb« flratctw, for mare or gaMag. M.«»ra nd tfrgprt vers eshibttorr, bat no »wird waa aide, the jaiini oat eonaid* ring llMo poi aontb. MrE.B. CkqnL'i OtatM]r ud Unm took tie fits* p*fae lorbait p»irof cairiaganoraea. Tb«y w«r« »Tujii«ali«ai pair of brgbi bar Iwsja, wall matched sod wtll brad. Th*jiuige»did|n*i award any aecnodprioi* IU» ofaaa i boft th» other mtrier. by Means faiicon an<i Sooa sod Mr D. F. MWb ware rery nsefoJ honea for ftmOy carriage*. Mr W. if. Taraart* p»Tx took th« purr for baggy honea; tbty w*re • eafital pdr of bajt.got by Camden, ud war* fdl'tits* Tba Meond prfzt* fa Uii clan wa* awarded to Mr W, Ju FUb for a capita] pair of cbestnni tarsea tt>t by SComttbdL The other erL»«ro war* Mmrt 'WaMoi «d Scott. Mcitre Bacon and 3c& r ruan mart .ittsze, a rntd ilMnt and oaafol animal to Ic th« fiat yrfra, and tkrn niiUUd by >lr W. BTtfggarf, lt«mcyadJttov »W • j

KOADBTZBS OE HACKS. Mr Bobert Farqnbarsoa showed a very proadaing tbree-year-old cheatnnt hackney entire horse, which the jadgee deetned wo thy of a first prir?, althoagb it was tbe only on* of its claas. There waa only one entry in claas 3 (hackney filly or geldioe), Mr G neves', Auckland—a obeatant filly, ahowing a great deal of quality, and well ilaai i ting ox tbe first prize, which was awarded. Mr Poop's bay mare, an awtm>l with remarkably fine action aad gocd points, waa first amongst four creditable hacks ia claaa 4 (to carry up to list), and Mr Taggarfs President was Mcond. The prizs for the weight-carrying hack* waa given to MrMackenae'a Yeoman, Mr Ciupliivs Blaze* being placed second; bnt in tbe opinion of not a few this order should have b«en reversed. Three ladies' horses were showa—Mr D. M'Maater's Scamp and Blade Beas, and Mr Beid's brown gelding. Scamp reoeived first prtzo aad Black Bsaa aec;no. Mr Beid's gelding was a remarkably fta* horse, sad opinion was divided aa to whether it ooght not to have occupied flflt COB 3 A9D F05T13. Taecabeand poaiea exhibited were very good, and are seldom surpassed in aay ahow-ring in the Colony. Six pony entire* war* entered, and five exhibited, tbe first prize being taken by a very promising pony showa by Mr Wm Goldie, and the seoond by Mr Lamaoh'a bay pony—an exceedingly well bred animaL Three bay ponies were shown; the first prize was taken by Mr Wm Goldie'a pony, and the aecond and third priz-a by Mr B Sievwrighf a exhibits. IIC9TSBS. Tbe competition for hunters, ridden by owners, rcanlted in a victory for Mr P VV Peire's Turk, a powerful bay gelding, which ia probably one of tbe safest for croaa-ooautry work ia the Coloay. Mr Gourley's Frortfiih was seoond ; Mr D Stronach's Higbflfer also competed; and Mr Gourley'a Kildare waa acratchsd. All the boraea jamped well, aod this part of the exhibition wis much appreciated by th* apectatora. jrapiso CO.VTE3T. Some elgi.t boises were entered for the leading co&t<; at, which waa watched with inn«rea& by a large number of penona. It waa bald oo the course in front of the grand staid, so that an e*C;ll-nt view was obtained wi.hout the ri*k of accident, at any rate ao far as ths oolookera were concerned. There were each well-known jumpers aa Kildare, F.oatfiab. Tnrk, and Scamp amoogit the coct slants. Three fiighea of hurdles were sat up, tho oeatre burJla of e*ch fi'.ht being fixed on tho awirel pnnciple, to diminish the riak of accident to tbe riders. Mia* M'Maater's Scamp carried tflf the palm Ihyocd all question, never refaaing. and going over bia Umber like a bird. An uoo grey belonging to Mr Taggart, namel Ronald, got iccocd, taking hia j-tmps witb great ease at a canter. Froatfhb, Kildare, Turk, and tbe others refused fro qnently; indeed some of the ou'.aiders would not negotiate the timber at all. Ono of the hones in refusing got fcul of th« wing Lurdle and came to grief, bnt no harm or hurt was door. Clever jomp* were l-utily applauded bv the crowd, and the wbo e afijir was a pfeaaurable interlude in the day's proceed* ings. The two Mi'ss* M'Master were the only competitors spirited enoogh to come forward for the eveat tpicially Bxtd to give ladies sa opportunity of showing their hotsemansbip. They rede Scimp and Black Best. Scamp showed bia anperiurity, and got firat honoara. The little horse jamped very cleverly indeed. Black Bees waa not ao partial tf> the exercise, and besides refusing, did not get over so clearly, bat the fair rider eat well and put tho mare at the obstacle with every confidence. The joong ladies aro t> be commended for their ptmk, and we hope next year to see some companions ranging them lor the honours. BOGS.

Ia poiafe of number*, and also with regard to quality in several of tbo brerdt, there was a falling off ia the exhibits as compared with those of the previous year. Mr Gi'lej-pie's took first, and Mr Its'd's (Kliculi-) White stco&d prize, as ojlii-a. Speed, in particular, was a good-looking dog, bat the class vu by no means adequately represented, the-e being only four entries. Musis Wafcion Bros, showed two beautiful spaniels, which were awarded first and (ccdo-l priz,a. 'Aw of the bsst animals , x h bitsd wa< Mr a Gordon setter. Messrs J. Fobcringham and T. M'X:i l received first at d icojnd priz a respectively for Irish setters, and Mr H. Scott first priza for an Kogli-b setter. Mr G. Ipgaas greyhound, Cutnbiriand, well deserved the first priz >, being cjccllently bied, aod Mr D F. M«in> Rap- rt 'nn'i »- cand prize. There wo-e two »-n'l-t»r»i»r» «n up', br-th of wb ch w»re c<;tsd rid wnfilij u' it H»i' 11 .'b<» j Mr Jtin&a ii *>jcr» lu k 'h« fir«t, »nd Mr J<n;« HJltr'e ite second. A couple of Bof iy-br d p inters were stown by Mr C. U. .-vrajatroog, and pr»z s were awardsd for tbeco, as <erc also liri t prizes for Mr Main's baa die mo Skye terror. Mi C.rgjll's Grif. *nl a fox teuier exhibited by Mr K J. bpeccj. , PIGS For pigs there were c-n'y nine enir c», but the at imals were of vcy good qaality. Mr James Shand'a boar and sow fc- o?t tbe first pfjot fa their c?a?s*s. and the other prizes tww first aid three s»coad prizes—we c gives for animals sho*n by Mr R Wioklie.d, etc only other exhibitor. IM'RY PRODUCE As urasl, a great di-al of interest was taken in the show of dairy prcdccc. The teijl ia whi„-h it was exhibited wj> k«pi 10 a constant throng, p>«tbly b«c of a cV notion that shelter from t.;e win might there bisecnied, bu -this wa»to a considenble extent a d-'asicn. for insi.ie w»s i nearly aebadsaoot. Tb :rc w#sDot»olsrgea ' number of entries in the various butt* rc ass is aa last year, bat many of (bo «xhibitors were the same. M«a Crowhurst, whj trok rirst piij io the fr.sh batter class last j ear, was an exhibitor also on this occasion, but »ho wii QsiQCCcisfo)- Xcß fiwt pritttikcr ibis ; year w*3 Mrs Gorge Matthews, of Haw- [ thorn HiD, and in:to a commotion was i created amongst the farmers' wives at tbe r ac » j, iaim nsbibitor was ablo to beat thsm in a line specially their own. i Mrs Mjtthewa* hnttflr certainly looked ctcellcnt, i being firm aod of an excelling colons Mrs } Steddart, whose ba'.ter was commended lost f year, took second prfz-s. In cl«3s i', for lOlba of pawdertd batter, a week oil, tho ti-st honours fell to on exhibit of Messrs O'Donnell and M'tfotmick, the provision merchants of George strict, manufactured by Mis* Charters, Taieri. A welcumo addition to the daaaea waa one for fancily prepared batter. About three oat of the eight entri a in this olaaa were very tastily cot up, bat two oat o! time three displayed little variety. third, how. t ever, exhibited by Mrs K Clark, of Billend, famed aa » prrtetiker in the same line at oat show*, wa» worthy of all coaunendition. i She had the only approach to a "coUacI tiooshown, and her bandiwoik attracted j« deal cf atteation. The collection in* I c!ade.l aUikit of flowers, a bosket of frait, I * jfobl-t. fancy rolls, Ac., and the fruit I aid timers were particularly elegant. Tbere wer«s»ven eotrits for at't butter in casks, t. 51 K»y taking first pwze with a reilly good sample, aid Misj Moloney second. Motsrs O UonneUacd M«Conn-.ckwmedofl tbe hoooo>a in chets»», their exb:bits, ss in oase of tie batter, being the msnufsctare cfMi« Charterr. Th*rewa» a v«ry f«r dwp.v of bacon and hams, smoked andgretn.tbe v iacitrtl exhibitors being Mr Steed*, of Walker street; Messrs M*ponald and Milhr, of GrceaMUid;anHMrW. P.Porter, \\edonot think Mr Sheedy's exhibiU were sufficiently co'-sdsrtd ly the judges baccn acd ham* were of a bjjsbly ra character, and particularly in green rolled bacoa his exhibit looked the most merit©-

nau. agricultural produce. Tbe catalogue under tbia head ahowed principally a inccesaion of "no entry." Mi J. Fleming allowed tome red wheat, ana Mr G. M*tthewe lone ahoit oat», bat the jadspa did not cooiider them worthy cf award. Mcsara fpefgbt and Co., brewera sat tho pr>z> intuit Mr Fleming for bwlej, and Mr G Matthewe got fimt alio witbon' competition for rje-grxw. For co'UcUoos of gr*w aeetis cf the principal kiciis, the Xanana! Mortice and Au«ucy Company an>t Ueisti Nimmo and Blair were coinnit tided. HEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES. lJjer aud baag'aa were the prucipul itesu f.iuring aa tiudrr tbiabtad. The judge* t. £ the beer, which waa stored ana examined in Meaara Maclean'a atore in town, wax* Mean* Moore 10/wd), awlsDw*dW, Mr

Joel's exhibits gat first and second prizes against Messrs Speight and Co., Eeast and M'Garthy, aad Marshall and Copeland. Tbe exhibitors in bottled nle were Mr Joel (who again got first prize), Masars Hargan and Co. (aecond prize), and Marshall and Copeland. In porter, Messrs Marshall and Copeland tnrned the tables on Mr Joe), taking first prize, with Messrs Hargan and Go. second. There was only one exhibit of malt,. Messrs Marshall and Copeland getting a first prize. Mr M Sullivan showed a oolleotioa of baskets, regarding which, in addition to giving him a prize, the judges placed on record aa expression of their satisfasiionat the workmanship and finish of the articles manufactured from Taieri willows. Paper was shown by the Mataura and Otago Paper Mills, the Otago Mill taking the only prize awarded, for some of excellent quality, strong, and well-finished. A dyer in the employ of the Kaiapoi (Canterbury) Woollen Factory showed a great _ variety of coloured worsteds. Messrs Ellis and Nicholson exhibited a quantity of flock of local manufacture, which the judges spoke of as a very useful manufacture ; and the Broom, Brnsb, and Fibra Company, of King street, aent a collection of their brushes, regarding which the judges said they considered them well worthy of oommendation, and the Indus try one that deserves encouragement Messrs Sinclair and Morton, of King street, and J and W Stewart, of Stafford street, had some remarkably well-finished baggies on show. The double boggy by Sinclair and Morton was a first claas production, light and atrong, and perfectly finished in every particular. The bick seat folded up against the front one, which gave the vehicle a much leas awkward appearance than is the caae when the sitters all face the same way. A pony-pbfutoD, sent for exhibition only, by Meters J. and W. Stewart, was a very pretty vehicle, being particularly well and neatly painted. Messrs Dalgety and Co. sent two or three American buggies, a station and an express-waggon, and Mr James Duncan showed a comfortable and nicely got up dog-cart, Mecsrs Bobiu and Co. were on the catalogue as sending exhibits, bnt we do not think they bad any on the ground. The following is yesterday's PBIZE-LIBT. HOBSES. DRAUGHT STOCK. Judges—Messrs R. Hamilton, J. Stark, and J. 0. M'Kerrow. Ist class—Eatire, any age. First prize, L 5 ; aecond. L2 10i. Six entries—Rnsatll and Craig, Youug Prince of Wales (imported from Scotland). 1 ; James Sband, Taieri Tom, bred by Mrs J Nimrno, eiro Sir CuLn (imported), dam Young Nancy, by Glasgow Goordie (imported), oat of old Nancy "(imported), 2 ; Robert Blair, Rab the Einter, by Emperor, dam Maggie Lauder, bred by R Moir, Esq, comcended. 2nd class—Entire Horse, foaled since August Ist, 1876 Ist pr'ze, L 4; 2nd, L2 Four entries—Robert Oharterr, Champion, by Governor, ont of Highland Mary, 1; Wm Montgomery, Young Sir George Gre/, by Sir Gtorge Grey, ont of Flirt, 2; Hastio Br. s, Lord Paisley, commei:ded. 3rd class— Kntire Horse, foaled Bince August lat, 1577. F.rst prize, L 3; seojnd, Li lis. Eight entries— Mrs J Nimmo, Sir Richard Wallace, two years old, by Fowler's Wallace (imported), dam Jessie Haddo, by Eoip.'ror, g.d Misa Haddo, by Lord Haddo (imported), 1; J«mei Don, Lord Nelson, by Prince of Wales, dam Empress, 2; Alexander Bannatyne, Rojal George, commended 4:h class Entire Hors •, foaled since August Ist, 187 S. Ist p.ize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. Four entii-s—Andrew Hannah, bay colt, by Yonng Prince of Wales (imported), dam Maggie, by Sonthorne, ge Pnnce of W>les, g d Blossom, 1; K B Ferguason, Robin Gray, aire Sir G Grey (imported), dam Dachesi, by Radaby'a Princ, 2; Robert Uoupland, black coir, by Young Prince of Wales (imported), dam Rate, by Marquis of Ailsa (imported), g a Old Prince of Wales, g d Maud, by Soutborne, commended. s:h class—Draught Mare in foal, or w,th foal at foot. First prize, L 3; Btcond, LI. Three entries—Robert Charters, Highland Mary, by Dnke, g a Champion (imported), 1 ; Kobert Charters, Lothian Kite, by Thane of Clyde (imparted), 2. 6 h claw—Filly, f->aled sine 3 lat Augußt, 1576. Firat prize, L2; second, LI. Six entrito—Peter Grant (Gowrit), Duchess 3rd, by S'r Cvl.'n, gs Sam;sjn, gd Brownßats, 1; Rihrrt C-iupland, bay fidy, by Young Prince of Wdlcs (imported), 2; Jas Aiiderson, brown filly, by Sir George Grey (imported), ont of Rose (imported from Tasmania), commended, 7th diss— Filly, foaled Bince August lat, IST". First pr'ze, £2; second, £l. Six entries J f. Putt -n (Garryoweu), eir Y una Prince r( Walrs (mport J ), 1 ; Jim-s Gow, ny WalInc:, dam Sally, by iS'ap Jeon, g d Jess, 2; J Duncan, Maggie, sire Sir George Grey (irnjjortetl), dam Hub;, by Glasgow Geordie (imported), commended. Ssh claas—Fil'y, foiled August Ist, 1878. Fi'st prize, £2; second, £1 Two entrieß Adrew Hmneh, by Young Prii ce of Wales (imporUd), dam Jean, by Conqueror, g 8 Prince of Walse, g d Maggy, by riouthorne, 1.

9th c!as3—Gelding, 3 yeaiM old and over. First p' 24, £2 ; second, 1. Six entries—£ Mcolove, Dake, 1 ; D Prondfoot, Boxer, 2; Malon;y, Duke, cocmiended. 10ih cloaa—Pair of geldings property of one on ntr. and been reguhrly worked. First, jirize, L2;aecond, LI. 'J breeentrips -ROlark, I ; Mare hall and Copeland, 2; J Lambton, commmded. 11th clisa—Pair of mores, property of one owner, and b-.en regularly worked. First prize, L2 ; second, LI. Oi.e «ntiy —Pefer Grant (Gjwrie). Daoho3s 2a 1, by Pride of Scotland, dam Duobeaa, and Maggie, by Sir Colir, dam B.osiom, 1. 12th class —Draught mare {!ry), any age. Fiiat priz-», L2; second, LI. Five entries— E Meulove, Coantera, 1; J and A. Kobertlon, by Marquis out of Maggie, 2; W J M Laruacb, commended. Silver medal for best draught entire horse, any age, on the grouid—huasell and Craig Yoaog Prince of Wales). S Irer medil for beat draught mare, any ag«, on tbe grouad—E Menl-ve (Co intess). Silver Cap, value LIO 10j (preseuted by the Waikouuti and Blueakin Entire Hone Coxpxnj ), for the sire wiioao progeny shall arry tLe greitest number of points in ono, two, and tLree-yoar-oldi of all classes, or sections of draught stock of vhoae ages— Koaae'l and Craig, Young Princs of Wales. Cup, va!ue L 5 5j (presented by Mr J Hialop), for the la»gest pnzstaker in draught horsoi—E Meolore. sioou STOCK. Judgrs—Metsts E. Wilkin, M. Stadholme, and T. Po look. Ist clast—Thoroughbred entire horse. Ist ptiz», Lt; second, L2. Four entri s G Coombe, Flying Dntchman, 1; T George, Young Angler, 2; 8 Powell, Flying Fish, 3 j G Dodion, Satuiit, 4. 3rd class—Thoroughbred entire horse, foaled since August Ist, 1877. First prize, L2; 85C3nd, LI. One entry—J Morkane, colt by Ca*sivelaunus—Sydney Poll, 1. 4~h cltsi—Thoroughbred oH, foaled since August let, 1878. First prizs, 12,; second, LI —Two entries—G Dodson, colt by Cassiveliunus—Castanette, 1; do, colt by Gassivelannos —Remn*nt, 2. sih cbas —Thorooghbred mare in foal, or with foal at foot.—First prize, L 4. One ent.y— G Dodeon's Castanette, by Traducer —Azac.-na, foal by Young Aogler, 1. 7th oltsi—Thorooghbred filly, foaled since August Ist, 1877. First prizs, L2; second, Ll.—Two en'ries— G Dodson, filly by Cassivelannu', [dam Castanette, 1; do, filly by Cassivelannus, dam Fialixon, by Peter Flat, g d Emma, 2. Bth class —Thoroughbred filly, foaled since Aogost, 1878. First prize, L2; secon 1, LI. Two entries—G Dodson, by Cassivelaunns, /T«m Tangi, by Bavenswerth, g d Ptcebe, 1; do, by Casaivelaunus, dam Envy, by Traducer, g d Azncena, 2. Cop, value 15 si, presented by Messrs Kohn an I Co. to largess prlzetaker, G Dod■w. CAEBIAGJS HOBBEB Ist class—Carriage mare or gelding, sot under 15i bands. First prize, L2 ; second, LI. Two entries.—No award2nd cl'es—Pair of carriage horses, not seder 15.} hands, property of one owner. First prize, L 3; second, LI 10s. Four en tries—E B Carg'll, Chntney and Mango, 1. 3rd olase— Pair of buggy horses, under 154 hands, property cf one owner. Pint prize, £2; see sad, £l. Four entries—W H Taggart, 1 ; WLPhflp, 2. •Ith olass—Single buggy horse, under .154 hands. First prize. £2; stoond, £1 Bix entries—Bacon and Sjds, roan mare Jessie, 1; W li 2. IfISCEtUITEOVF. I# eU¥—H*cfcg*y ntity bort*, Firrt

prize, £3; second, £1 10a. One entry— Sober Farquharson (3 yean old), 1, 3rd clasa—Hackney filly or gelding, foaled since August Ist, 1875. First prize, £2; second, £l. One entry—W G.ieve (Auckland), Boad cea, by Cassivelaunus—Sorceress, 14.h class—Roadster or hack, mare or gelding, np to list. F.'rst prize, £3; second, £1 10s. Four entries—W L Philp, lj Wfl Taggart (President), 2. sth diss—Roadster or hack, mare or gelding, to carry over list First prize, L 3 ; second, LI 10a—J A Mackenz : e (Yeoman), 1; John Chaplin (Biases), 2. 6Ji class—Lady's horsi, mare or gelding, thoroughly broken as a lady's horse. First prize, L 3 ; second, LI 10a. Fonr entries— Donald M'Master, 1 and 2; WD JO Reid, highly commended. COBS AND PONIES. First prize, L2; second, LI. Ist class—Pony entire horse, nnder 14 hands. Six entries—Wm Goldie, 1 ; B Sievwright, 2. 2nd class—Gob, mare or gelding, not exceeding 14£ hands. Two entiies—W H Taggart, 1; W L Philp, 2. boys' ponies. First prize, L2; second, LI 10s; third, LI; fourth, hon certificate. 3rd class—Boj's pony, mare or gelding, not abova 13 hands, and thoroughly quiet to ride—William Goldie, 1j Robert Wilson, 2; WO Roberts, 3. 4th class—Boy's pony, not over 12 hands. Four entries—W Goldie, 1j B Sievwright, 2 and 3. HUNTERS. Ist class—The best hunter, to be ridden in the presence of the judges, previous to examination, over a 4ft jump. First prize, L2 ; second, LI. Four entries—F W Petre (Turk), 1; H Gonrley (Frostfisb), 2. LEAPING MATCH. First prize, L2; second, LI. Ist class—For the best leaping horse, over three flights of hardies, 3ft 6in high. Eijht entries—O M'Master (Scamp), 1 ; W H Tapgart (Ronald), 2. 2ad class—For the beat leaping horse, to be similarly ridden by ladies. Two eutri s—--1) M'Maater, Scamp (Miss M'Master), 1 ; D M'Master, Black Bess (Miss 31' Master), 2 PIGS. Judges—Messrs R. B. Martin, C. Moire, and H. Mitchell. Prizes in each olass, L2 and LI. Ist class—Boa', of any age or b e:d. Two entries—James Shand, Robert Winkfield, 2. 3rd class —Breeding sow, any age or bred. Three entries—J Shand, 1; Robert WmktieJd, 2. 4sh olaaß—Sow, any breed, nnder nine months. Two entries —Robert Winkfield, 1, and commended. 6th clats—Pen of three fat porkers, un ler niae months. Two entries —R Winkfield, 1 and 2,

DOGS. Judges Lloyd, H. Prince, Peter Robertson, Walter Grieve. Prizes in each olass, LI and 10). Ist class—Collie Dog. Four entriei—J Gill<sp:e, Speed, 1 ; J Raid (Elderslit:), White, 2. 2nd class - Retriever. One entry—N Y A Wales, commended. 3rd olass—Greyhound. Four entries—T Logan, Cumberland, 1. sch class—English Setter. Three entries—H Scott, Shot, 1: PC Neiil 2. 6th class—lrish Setter. Seven entri-s-J Fotheringham, 1; J M Neill, Bell, 2 7th class—Gordon Setter. Four eat net— N Walts, 1; D M'Kelhr, 2; GW El...ct, Elsie, bigaly commended. S h ci»o8 —Spaniel. Two entries—Wats in Brothers, 1 and 2. 9th class—Pointer. Five entries— C C Armstrong, Charlie, 1 ; OC Armstro g, Polly, 2. 10th class Bulldog. One entry J Brown, 1. 11th class—Bull Terrier. Two entries— J Hojper, Rose, 1; J Kidler, 2. 12th clasj—.Skye Terrier. One entry —D F Main, 1. 14th class —Fox Terrier. Seven entri s E J Spcnce, Vixen, 1; R Hay, Tinker, 2. 15th els S3 —Eng'is 1 ! Terrier. One entrj E B Cargill, Grif, 1.

DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges—Mesirs J. M'Farlane, G. Esther, and W. Wright. First priz?, L2 ; second, LI. Ist class—Two pounds fresh butter. Thirty entries-G Matthews, 1 ; Mrs J Stoid.rt, 2 ; Mrs J Beattie, Mr» T Fianie, A M K »y, Mrs O M'D.tfiaW, Mrs W WG'l', O'Dmimb!! and M'Corm : ck, commended; Mies Jeffrey, highly commended. 2odclasi—Ten pounds powdered buit r (a week old). Fifteen entries—O'Dontell and M'Oormick, 1; Miss Jeffrey, 2; Mrs Grant (Granton), highly commended. 3rd class —Best collection of fancy butter, made up for table. Eight entries—Mrs R Clark, 1 ; H Doig, 2. . 4th class-Salt butter, in casks. Seven entries —A M'Kay, 1; Alice Moloney, 2; Mrs C M'DonalJ, commended. sth class—Two Colonial cheeses (old). Three entries—O'Uonnelland M'Cormick, 1; W Morton, 2. 6th cUsb—Two Colonial cheeses (new). Four entries —O'Donnell and M'Cormick, 1 ; W Morton, 2 ; J Allen, commended. 7th olass—aide of smoked bacon, cured in New Zealand. Three exhibits, but no award. Bth olass—Side of green bacon, cured in New Zealand. Four eutries—lS Sheedy, 1; W P Porter, 2 9ih class —Two smoked hams, oured in Near Zealand. Three entriee —E Sbeedy, 1. 10sh class—Two green hams, cured in New ZasJaid. Four entries—M'Donaldaud Miller, 1; E Sheedy, 2. 11th class—Rolled, bacon, cured ia New Zealand, smoked. Three entries—E Sheedy, M'Donald and Miller, 2. 12th olass—Rolled bacon, cured in New Zealand, gieen. Four entries—M'Donald and Miller, 1; W P Porter, 2 13th class—Rolled beef ham, cared in New Zjaland. Two entries—W P Porter, 1, SPFCIAL PRIVATE PKIZES, Ist clats—Fresh butler. Ist prize (prosenled by Messrs Sounders aad Co.), silk dress, value L 5 5i Mrs G Mitthij'.va 2nd prize (presented by Mr R Hudsou), weddiug, cbriateniug, or birthday uikt', valuo L2 2a— Mrs J W Stoddart. 2ad cla*s Powdered butter. Ist pr ze (presented by Messrs Brown, Co.), silk dress, value L 5 si —iJi»s Charters; 2nd priza (piesented by Mr W E Hay), picture, value 10a 6d—Miss Jeffiey, 3rd class—Fancy butter. Ist prize (present d by Messrs Thomson. Strang, and Co.) lady'B costume, value L 5 ss —Mrs R Clarke. 4tu class—Salt batter. Ist prizs (presented by Messrs Matheßon and Co.), pair vases, value L 3 3j—A M Kay ; 2nd pr.z > (presented by Messrs Wilkie and Co.), books, va'ue L2 2-, Miss Moloney. sth class—Colonial cheeses (old). Ist. prize (presented bv Messrs Mollison, Duthie, and Co.), silk dies*, value L 5 oj—Miss Charters. 6;h class—Colonial cheeses . (new). Ist prizo (presented by Messrs Wise and Co.), bosks, value L2 2s—Miss Charters. 7th olass—Smoked bacon. Ist piizs (presented by Messrs Banks, Barron, and Cu.) box tea, value L2 2s—No award. Bfch class - Green bacon. Ist priza (presentfd by Messrs Findlay and Co.), lady's caiy-thair, value L2 2s—E Sheedy. 9th olass —Smoked hams. Ist prlzs (pre sented by Mr S Jacobs), cruet stand, value L2 2s—E Sheedy. 10th class—Green hams. l*t priz» (presented by Messrs Gunn and Ros ), cruetstand, Tilue L2 2s—M'Donald anl Miller. 11th olass—Rolled bacon (smoked), Ist prize (presented by Messrs Park and Curl-), egg-ttand, value L2 2s—E Sheedy. 12th olass—Rolled bacon (green). Ist pr'ze (presented by Mr H. O. Glovei), silk hat. value LI Is—M'Donald and Miller. 13th olass—Rolled beef ham, Ist prize (presented by Mr V. Almao), silk hat, value LI Is—W P Porter. Largest prizstaker in butter—Prize (presenttd by Messrs North and Sconlla-), a j lowing machine, value L 3 3s —Misß Char- I

ten. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs J. Anderson, J. Runcim&n, and F. Meenan. First prize, LI ; second, 10s. ,2nd class—Best fonr bnahela'red wheat. ; One entry—no award. 4th class—Best fonr bushels short oats. Ope entiy—no award. . ; sth , olVbs ■ goqr bushels b»rfey. . Two, am

6th class—Four bushels rye-grass. One entry—George Matthews, 1. Extras, for exhibition only. National Mortgage and Agency Company—White clover, red clover, cow - graES, alayke, timothy, and rape (all English), commended. Nimmo and Blair—Rye-grass seeds, cocks foot, clover, cow-grass, alsyke, trefoil, timothy, lucerne, rape, and turnip seedß, commended. NEW ZEAL4ND MANUFACTURES AND PRODUCE. First prize, LI; second, 10s. Malt—One entry—Marshall and Copeland, from New Zsaland-grown barley, 1. Ale (imported hops only) made in New Zealand, in casks. Eight entries—M Joel, 1 and 2. Ale (bottled). Four entries—M Joel, 1; M Hargan and Co., 2. Porter (bottled). Fonr entries—Marshall and Copeland, 1; Hargan and Co., 2. Paper. Three entries—Otago Paper Mills (for ironmongers and drapers), 1. Baskets—M Sullivan, made from Taieri willows. B jne M.inure. Five entries—A Gibbs and Co., 1; G Blyth, 2; A Gibbs and Co., highly commended. Single Baggy. Four entiies—J and W Stewart, 1; W Russell, 2. Double Buggy. Four entries—Sinclair and Morton, 1 and 2. Flock—Ellis and Nicholson. Brushes—Brush, Broom, and Fibre Company.