The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1877.

Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 271, 17 November 1877, Page 2

The Patea Mail. PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1877.

Article on Special Settlements, letter, telegrams, and other matter pressed out by length of Agricultural Show report. Nominations for member for the Havvera Hiding of the County Council will be received at the Native Office, Ilawera, between ten and twelve o’clock to-day. The Taranaki visitors to the Agricultural Show loft Carlyle on the return journey yesterday. The cricketers play at Waihi to-day. We call attention to notice of dissolution of partnership between Messrs Ballam and T. Smith, carriers between Wavcrley and Ilawera. The Cricket Match—Patea v Tikorangi (Taranaki) Clubs—was played at Carlyle yesterday, on the Patea Club’s Ground. Patea Club scored first innings, B4- second inning, 24 —total, 58. Tikorangi in first innings scored 69 —thus winning with one innings and 11 runs to spare. Rather hot on Patea. Mr Herbert Roberts (champion billiardist) gave exhibitions of bis skill at Haywood’s Albion Hotel, Carlyle, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. He gave the billiard marker 800 with 600 up and won easily. The exhibitions of skill with the band playing were marvellous. Mr Haywood was scarcely rewarded as his enterprise deserved. Mr W. Williams, of Carole, has received one of the celebrated reaping and binding machines now some time advertised as expected. It will be immediately put together and be on view early next week. Enquiries for shares in the Ketemarae Small Farm Association are reported brisk. Mr W. Williams, who has just been on a visit to Wanganui, was beset with inquirers and was entrusted with applications. . Cobb and Co have commenced a daily reach service between Wanganui and Ilawera and Hawera and Wanganui, at reduced fares.

At tlie Resident Magistrate’s Court, Carlyle, on Thursday, Joseph Ivess sued T. Hawke, of Hawera, for £l4 12s lid being rent for leasehold occupied by defendant. Mr Roy appeared for Mr Hawke. Mr Dale was examined as witness. Judgment was was deferred until Saturday. Mr W. Dale will sell, without reserve, at his mart, to-day, merchandise and sundries. The s.s. Waitara is daily expected w’th cargo of flour for Mr W. Dale, and will load cargo for Mamikau to be forwarded via Waitara per p.s. Haumki.

The Wanganui Herald says Mr J. During, on entering the stable to look at a new purchase in horse flesh on Tuesday night, got kicked over the dividing rail of the horse stall, right under the heels of another horse which also let out. Mr During, however, escaped without breakages though considerably bruised. The now proprietor of the Wharncliffo Hotel (Mr Robert Haywood) has made the above convient hotel ship shape and attractive. Everything in the shape of accommodation, liquors, eatables, and attendance can bo guaranteed good. The Carlyle Harmonic Society’s first concert, held in the Town Hall, was well attended on Thursday evening, and from the very creditable manner in which the concert passed off, the Society may now be looked upon as an established institution. Pressure on account of Agricultural Sh’ow precludes further notice in present issue. Many of the performers were warmly enchored.

On Wednesday morning last a trotting match against time took place the course being from Schultz’s Hotel, Manutahi, to Haywood’s Albion Hotel, Carlyle. Mr Schultz backed his chestnut mare for £5 to do the distance in 42 minutes. Air H. S. Peacock took up the offer. Mr A. Schultz, the driver was accompanied in the buggy by Mr J. Hamilton, of Wanganui. Air R. W. Foreman rode alongside as umpire on the one side, and Air AicKivor for the other. An early start was made, the party being at Carlyle before seven o’clock. The distance was covered in 41 minutes 35 seconds. As the mare had but just come off grass, the result was considered most satisfactory exhibition of the trotting capabilities of the animal, even the loser expressing himself thoroughly satisfied with the fairness of the trial. On the return journey Mr Hamilton drove and the distance was covered in loss time than on the first trip. A meeting of the Debating Society was held in the blockhouse at Manutahi on Saturday evening, 10th instant, Air Dawson in the chair. The secretary read a balance sheet Jsho wing £1 17s 3d in hand. It was decided that 10s should he retained to start with next season and the balance handed over to the blockhouse committee for general purposes. The secretary and committee tendered resignations. Fund*, books, &c., were given into Air Dawson’s charge. Aleeting then turned its attention to forming a cricket club, Mr Guthrie in the chair. A committee consisting of Messrs Peacock, Foreman, Corrigan, Leo, and Dawson was appointed. It was decided that subscription ho 7s fid for members. Air Peacock was elected President, Air R. W. Foreman vice-president, Mr Dawson secretary and treasurer. Alessrs Foreman and Dawson were authorised to arrange for purchase of materials soon as sufficient funds were raised. The club expects to bo in a position to commence practice in the course of a week or ten days. At Hawera on the evening of Monday, sth, between twenty and thirty gentlemen sat down to an excellent supper provided by host Prosser, of the Hawera Hotel, given iii honor of Mr Orchiston who was to leave on following morning for Wellington. After the viands had received full justice, and Her Majesty the Queen been toasted with duo honors, the Chairman, Air G. V. Bate, proposed the toast of the evening. In well chosen remarks, he expressed the general appreciation of Mr Orchiston’s conduct, both as a public officer and private gentleman, and the general regret felt throughout the district at his leaving.—Air Orchiston, in a few suitable remarks, thanked those present for the honor they had conferred upon him thatevening.Would always look back with pleasure to the years he had passed nuiong thorn.—Air M. D. King, with sundry humorous observations, proposed the gentleman who relieves Air Orchiston. —Air Shalders, in responding, said Hawera was a rising place, and wanted arising man like himself in it.—The evening was enlivened by toasts, recitations, song, and speeches. Shortly after 11.30 the party broke up merry. Mr Orchiston, who left by coach on Tuesday morning, carries with him the good wishes of all with whom he has come in contact during his three years sojourn in Hawera. An accident happened at the Agricultural Show Ground, Waverley, which the friends of D. 11. Williamson, Esq. will hear with regret. His well known horse, Foxhunter, was being ridden by Miss Coutts, when the horse of a rider from an opposite direction came into violent collision . Foxhunter reared, and Aliss Coutts managed to slide to the ground unhurt, but the horse went lame, and examination showed that the collar bone was either broken or thrown out of joint. Mr Williamson, having bred the horse himself, and having many times proved its value, set a high value on it. It may have to be shot. It was almost a miracle Miss Coutts escaped unhurt. No blame attaches to the lady.

All persons interested in arranging sports at Carlyle for Boxing Day will meet at the Albion Hotel this evening at 7.80 p.m. The following cases heard before C. A. Wray, Esq., H.M., at Hawera, on Monday last, 12th November—J. D. McGregor v D. Carroll ; claim for rent and possession of tenement, £4 16s 6d ,' summons not served—enlarged till 3rd December. —F. McCusker v W. Autridge, judgment summons, £5 17s ; to be paid in three months, by mutual agreement. — J. McMasters v To Katioe, judgment summons, £l3 5s ; to bo paid within fourteen days, or one months’ imprisonment.—F. Crowhurst v S. Walker, claim £4 7s 6d ; summons not served—enlarged to 3rd December.—VY. Bartlett v Abraham, claim £ll 17s 7d ; judgment by default for amount, and 19s costs.—J. Davidson v Maim, no appearance ; case struck out.— D. McGregor v W. Aikman, claim £1 IGs ; judgmentby default for amount, and 9s costs—C, Tait vT. Simpkins, claim £2 3s, no appearance ; case struck out.

PATEA AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW. The fourth annual show of the above Association was held in Mr Freeman R. Jackson’s cattle sale yards, and an adjoining paddock at Waverley, on Thursday last. Though the wind was a little high, and appearances not over promising early in the morning, the weather turned out all that the most fastidious could desire.

The paddocks were pleasantly situated, clean, well fenced, and admirably adapted for show purposes. The complaint at last show was that the cattle pens were too small, and too ranch huddled together, and that visitors were unable to view or properly distinguish the stock. At Mr Jackson’s yards the cattle pens were roomy, strong, and being erected away from the boundary of the paddock visitors could walk all round on the ground, or all round the top rail of each pen, broad planking having been fitted from post to post in lieu of the ordinary top rail, on which folks who cared to elevate themselves could walk iu safety, having a full view of the cattle beneath, and yet being out of barm’s way. A broad passage intervened between the two rows of cattle pens. The sheep pons ran alongside, and being accessible on every hand, the sheep were easily seen and could easily be handled. Arrangements for exhibition of the horses was also good. A ring of over 100 feet in diameter had been .roped off in a separate paddock, around which the animals could be walked or ridden, and veichles driven, the general public ranging around the ropes, thus having a full view of both the inner and outer circles. The Judges and class stewards had possession of the inner circle, and each separate lot of horses, as required were mustered by one of the stewards, and paraded before the jngdes on the one hand and the general public on the other. As each lot was disposed of, a fresh lot was called in, and so the ball kept moving. Great credit is due to Messrs W. Newlaud and E. R. Morgan,_ for the zeal shown and the regularity with which the business under their care was conducted. The show was a thorough success. _ The entries last year were under 150, while at the present show theie were over 200 enterics. In horses last year there were about 47 entcries—ibis year 93. Cattle showed an increase of enterics by about a dozen, sheep the same. Pigs numbered within one of last year’s enterics. There was a slight increase in poultry (some lately introduced from New Plymouth), also increase under the heading implements, but about three less exhibits in produce. This district shows well up in horses, all useful kinds—draught, plough, weight-car-rying & ladies hacks, and buggy horses. In colonial draught entires Patea has even distanced Wanganui, the prize draught entire at Wanganui show, though a fine looking animal, having had to give way to Johnson’s Prince of Canterbury and Mcßae and Nicholson’s President. Morton and Lupton’s entire was high in favor and secured honorable mention.

In draught marcs Alcßae and Nicholson took first prize, and Mr James Hamilton, (who, though resident at Wanganui, may be claimed as a Patea man, as regards horses exhibited) took second prize with Blossom, and secured honorable mention with Diamond. It is no discredit to other horses shown that prizes were not secured. They were all of good quality, though some a little and others much out of condition. Dead Shot, whoso progeny is making the sire famous, along with Early Bird represented blood entires, one mare also competing as thorough-bred. Seven pairs of plough horses entered were on the ground, proved good workers, also showing in good form, ioung draught stock was a noticeable feature of the Show, whilst for hacks of all kinds, a better muster could scarcely have been desired. Both single and double buggy horses were well represented, the owners thercoj being in no way backward in showing off their good qualities. In coaching horses two only were entered, both of which were well formed and serviceable looking. In extra stock W. and G. Newland’s 2 year old filly by Gladiator, and Axup’s gelding, were both highly commended. Dead Shot was voted champion for blood, Prince of Canterbury for draught entire, and J. Paterson’s for draught mare. In the class entire ponies there was no competition, Lord Nelson being the only entery. In pony mares there were good exhibits, but D. H. Williamson’s staunch animal took first prize, E. M. Honeyfield’s mare taking second prize. Cattle, shorthorn, totted up well, and were good in quality. Although some really fine pedigree animals were brought from Wanganui, and others not previously shown in Patea were competing, Manutahi still held its own—H. S. Peacock securing three prizes, and his cow Lelia was awarded the championship. Ginger Bros. (Manutahi) took a first prize for the young bull Te IVhite, which was bred by Air Peacock. Competent judges pronounced the show of cows as very superior for quality. There were also three full-grown bulls, splendid beasts, which were keenly criticised, E. and 0. Hawes taking first prize and championship, and W. Napier, second prize. In sheep W. Wilson (Whenuakura}, was principle prize taker, and took champion prize both for rams and ewes, James Aiken’s imported Lincoln ram .was awarded prize and secured much attention. The fleece was critically examined and contrasted with that of colonial bred sheep. In sheep, Allen C. Lees took three prizes, J. Bradley two prizes, R. B. Pearce two prizes for Devon sheep, and R. and 0. Hawes prize for three dry ewes, whilst John Old, in two classes, was highly commended. The show of sheep, as in the other classes, was a considerable improvement on last year. * There were three exhibitors of pigs—A. and P; Dickie, and Mcßae and Nicholson, securing each two first prizes in Berkshires, and R. B. Pearce being declared champion with two exhibits of pure-bred Essex, as well as which the latter were highly spoken of. Poultry of good kinds were shown, but were not set off to advantage, except in the case of Alcßae and Nicholson, who had their exhibits in a large strong wire cage. W. Colson carried off two first prizes with black Spanish and game, W. Dickie, (senior) for Brahma, R. and O. Hawes for Dorking, and Alex. Aiken for Turkey cock and two hens. The produce was huddled up on three sides of a small tent, and could not be seen to advantage. In the bread and

cheese line, soon after midday, there was none to be seen at all, as visitors instead of testing by simply tasting, laid themselves out in many cases for a feed, and the whole lot disappeared. The butter, which was all of excellent quality, was unduly mauled. Two splendid hams for which a prize was awarded, to R. and O. Hawes, happened not to have been cooked, or probably they also would disappeared early in the day. The new potatoes got stowed almost out of sight. Fortunately they were raw or more attention might have been paid to them. In wool there were some good exhibits —- F. O’S. McCarthy took first prize in first combing scoured wool and deservedly so, for his sample contrasted favorably with others of tiie same class.

Under the heading Implements, there was a good show of saddles and harness, and it was all placed where it could be Seen and easily examined without being handled. Agricultural implements were few in number as will be seen by reference to list.

The class stewards attended to their respective duties. Some are deserving of special mention. J. Gibson, Esq., and the secretary (Mr F. Cowern) were early on the ground, to advise and assist. A luncheon was provided at Mrs Price’s, Welcome Stranger Hotel* of excellent quality, but the crush was so great for limited size of the dining room, that neither for the appearance, nor in the eating thereof, will justice be liicoly to be accorded to the worthy hostess. Of the Judges, but little can be said, though we believe they performed their very difficult tasks creditably and satisfactorily. The thanks of the community at large are duo to many of the gentlemen for having come long distances to render gratuitous services in difficult tasks. Had there been speaking after lunch, as is usually the case at gatherings of the kind, exhibitors could have expressed their opinions as to the judging, and the visitors could have stated their impressions of the exhibits and of the district generally, and possibly have given a few hints of value. It is scarcely proper to let slip such a splendid opportunity for interchange of experiences, not even a vote of thanks was publicly accorded. The Show altogether was a thorough success, and was much superior to former shows both in quantity and quality of stock, which indicates progress. There is much good stock in the district, not taken to the Show on account of the difficulty and expense, and in some cases, danger of driving to and from the show ground. Improvements might be made in the management, as for instance, by getting the Judges’ opinions recorded on lists which might afterwards servo for reference in case of disputes, and which would also save the possibility of errors, such as are now liable to be made, through list of prizes having to be taken from the tickets on the pens or on the animals. Again, it is not usual for reporters to be charged for admission at the gates—as was the case with both our own and the Chronicle representative. Other minor ommissions might be instanced. The success attending the show just past, will no doubt lead to more general attention being paid to matters of detail. The printed catalogues were a convenience, and had it been generally known they were on the ground, would have sold •well-

The following arc the names of the officers of the Society:— Office Beakers—E. M. Honey held. Esq., President; R. E. Mcßae, Esq., Vice-president; John Gibson, Esq., Hon Treasurer ; Frederick Cowcrn, Esq., Hon Secretary. Committee —Donald Coutts, Esq., Chairman ; MissrsA. Johnstone, W. Newland, T. Mason, C. Symes, H. Williamson, O. Hawes, D. H, Williamson, W. Balmforth, J. Morton, A, Hunter, S. S. Broad bent, E. R. Morgan, J. Dickie, jnn., J. Nicholson, A. Dasent, R. B. Pearce, E. J. Morgan, H. S. Peacock.

The Judges names and class stewards will be seen under the various headings—horses, cattle, sheep, &c. About the sheep, our reporter got considerably fogged, some having been wrongly classed and re-entered in other classes. There may be slight, errors. In the cows too, it was not all straight sailing, as some of the boasts, on whose tails the tickets had been tied, had whisked them off. They were consequently unnumbered. Assistance granted by the stewards helped to set matters right. A refreshment booth was on tne ground, well stocked with creature comforts, and proved a convenience.

The following is a list of prize-takers, and exhibitors and exhibits : HORSES.

Judges —H. D. Vavasour, Esq., R. Hume, Esq., and E. McLean, Esq.

Class stewards —W. Newland, Esq,, and E. R. Morgan, Esq.

Colonial thorough-bred entire horse and mare—Entires, Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, £1 : Mcßae & Nicholson, entire, Dead Shot, 6 yrs... ... ... ... ... 1 Jas. Crawley, entire, Early Bird ... 2 Mares, Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s : T. Kells, mare and foal, Welsh Maid,. 1 Colonial draught entire horse and mare— Entires, Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, £1 : J. Johnstone, entire, Prince of Canterbury... ... ... ... ... 1 Mcßae & Nicholson, entire, President, 6 yrs 2 Morton & Lnpton, entire —highly commended J. Shield, entire, Surprise Robert Brown, entire, Britannia Mares, Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : Mcßae & Nicholson, mare, Blossom ... 1 Jas. Hamilton, mare, Blossom, 6 yrs... 2 John Paterson, mare, 3 years—highly commended Jas. Hamilton, mare, Diamond, 7 yrs—highly commended R. & O. Hawes, mare Alex Howie, mare Morton & Lnpton, mare Draught gelding—lst prize, ,£1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : J. Bradley, gelding ... ... ... 1 A. C. Lees, gelding ... ... ••• 2 D. Wilkie, gelding—highly commended Mare and foal —Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : John Paterson, mare and f0a1... ... 1 Morton & Lnpton, mare and foal ... 2 H. Dyke, mare and foal, light bay—highly commended H. Dyke,*mare ami foal, dark bay—highly commended

Two-year old gelding or filly—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : W. &G. Newlandj gelding ..; ... 1 Jas. Hamilton, filly, Diamond..; ' 2 John Paterson, gelding —highly com-

mended Morton & Lupton, filly H. Dyke, filly Yearling colt or filly—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : Morton & Lupton, colt,;. ..; ;.. 1 Morton & Lupton, filly... 2 Jas. Hamilton, filly, dam Blossom Jas. Hamilton, filly, dam Jennie McKae & Nicholson, colt, by President Pair of plough horses—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : Morton & Lupton, pair mares ..; ... 1 J. Paterson, pair marcs..; ... 2 Donald Coutts, pair horses J. Bradley, pair horses Alex Howie, pair horses John McKenzie, pair horses James Hamilton; pair mares Weight-carrying hacks, np to 1G stone — Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : A. Johnstone, Sailor ..; ... ... 1 Mcßae & Nicholson, Peter ... ... 2 Alex Howie, hack W. Brewer, blk mare, Black Bess, 5 yrs Alex Aiken, Kangaroo, by Traclucer R. N. Hawes, Lucifer, b} 7 Peter Flat Schultz, hack L. G. Bremar, hack 0. Hawes, Bugler, G yrs Morton & Lupton, mare Weight-carrying hacks, up to 12 stone—--Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : Morton & Lupton, hack ... ... 1 C. Symes, Ruby... ... ... .. 2 A. Bremar, eh gelding, 5 yrs Alex Aiken, Lively li. & O. Hawes, Yawera W. Lind, hack, 3 yrs John Hair, hack W. Williams,"ch gelding W. Cowern, bay gelding, Sir Guy, by

Old Nutworth A. Hunter, hack Ladies hacks—lst prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s : James Walker, Fisherman ... ... 1 W. Brewer, Flirt ..; ...- ..i 2 John Hair, hack D II Williamson, Foxhunter James Aiken, Poinana Mrs Hawes chestnut horse, Dandy John Dickie, sen., mare, 7 yrs James Mathicson, Myrtle, 3 yrs John McKenzie, chestnut Morton & Lupton, hack Pair of buggy horses —Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s ; 11. S. Peacock, pair ... ... ... 1 Mcßae & Nicholson, pair, Jolly & Colin 2 A. & D. Dickie, pair Single buggy horse—lst prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s : A. Hunter, horse ... ... ... 1 Jas Dickie, sen., horse, aged ... ... 2 Mcßae & Nicholson, Jolly Jas Southcombe, Dolly Varden W Dickie, sen., horse, 4 yrs Schultz, horse Spiing-cart horse—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : A. & D. Dickie, mare, 4 yrs 1 James Dickie, jun., mare, 3 yrs ... 2 Morton & Lupton, horse Mcßae & Nicholson, Quicksilver Coaching entire or mare—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd priise, £,l : C. Symes, entire, Somerset ... ... 1 D. Wilkie, entire ... ... ... 2 Entire pony—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize,

10s : Mcßae& Nicholson, entire, Lord Nelson 1 —no competition Mares —Prizes as per entires : D. 11. Williamson, mare ... ... 1 E. M. Honeyfield, mare, 2 yrs... ... 2 11. S. Peacock, mare Extra stock— W & G Newland, filly, 2 yrs old, by Gladiator —highly commended II Axup, gelding—highly commended H. Axup, thorough-bred gelding, 2 yrs. Donald Smith, mare and foal Donald Smith, filly, 2 jws, by Eavensworth Champion prize, £l, for best thoroughbred entire horse ; also, best draught

entire horse and marc : Mcßae &Nicholson,Dead Shot(blood)... 1 J. Johnstone, Prince of Canterbury, (draught entire) ... ... .. 1 John Paterson (draught mare) ... 1 CATTLE. JUDGES' —J. Elliot, Esq., D Peat, Esq., and Donald Coutts, Esq. Class stewards —A. Johnstone, Esq., and A. Dasent, Esq. Shorthorn bull or cow, over 3 yrs —Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : R& 0 Hawes, roan bull, Young Paul... 1 W Napier, bull 2 David Fleming, bull II Axup, pure-bred cow, Fragrance David Fleming, cow Bull or cow, over 2 yrs —Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s ; II S Peacock, heifer, Nun, by Oliver Cromwell ... ... ... ... 1 R & 0 Hawes, roan heifer 2 David Fleming, heifer R & 0 Hawes, red heifer, by Bismarck James Mathicson, roan heifer, by Knight of the Crescent James Mathieson, red heifer, dam Dainty, by son of Knight Templar Bull, over 1 year—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : Ginger Brothers, bull, Te Wbiti, by The Wizard, bred by H S Peacock ... 1 II G Morecroft, bull, by Cherry Gwynno No 2nd prize given for bull Heifer—Prizes same as for bulls : H S Peacock, heifer, Fancy, by Wizard,dam Manutahi ... ••• ••• 1 R & 0 Hawes, red heifer, Primrose 2nd, by Bismarck ... . 2 H S Peacock, heifer, Nancy, by Wizard, dam Lottery, by Oliver Cromwell H S Peacock, white heifer, 1 year, by Wizard R & 0 Hawes, red heifer; 13 months, by Bismarck R & 0 Hawes, red heifer, 13 months, by Bismarck R B Pearce, heifer Bull or heifer,,under 1 year —Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : David Fleming, bull ... ... ... 1 C& J Durie, red and white bull ... 2 H Axup, pufe-bred bull, Napoleon H Axup, pure-bred bull eal±V Doncaster H Axup, short-horn heifer' H Axup, short-horn heifer David FI cming, short-horn heifer' David Fleming, short-horn heifer II S Peacock, Mabel, by Wizard, dam Abbess

Cow, with calf under 6 months old—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : R& 0 Hawes, dairy cow ... ... 1 J McKenzie, dairy cow and calf .;. 2 H Axup, dairy cow and calf, Butterfly —highly commended H Axup, dairy cow and calf, Daisy David Fleming, dairy cow and calf David Fleming, dairy cow and, calf H S Peacock, cow and calf, Delia, by Crusader * Jas Dickie, jun; dairy cow D H Williamson, dairy cow, Lady Devons ox Herefords —Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize; 10s : W & G- Newland, Hereford hull 1 D H Williamson, Hereford cow, Blanda ,Fat ox—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : E M Honeylield, ox, 3 yrs 1 Jas Dickie, jun, ox ... <<. 2 Jas Dickie, jun, ox Fat cow or heifer—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s R& 0 Hawes, cow ;. ... 1 E M Honeyfiekl, heifer, 3 yrs..; ~. 2 E M Honeylield, heifer, 2j- yrs - Jas Dickie, jun, cow Alderney cow—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : W Brewer, cow, Constance ~; ;.. 1 Special prize of £1 for bull or cow, with pedigree qualified for New Zealand Herd Book : R& O Hawes, roan bull, Young Paul 1 Special for cows—lst and 2nd prizes : H S Peacock, cow, Delia, by Crusader 1 H Axup, pure-bred cow, Fragrance 2 Champion prize of £1 for best bull : R& O Hawes, roan bull, Young Paul 1 Champion best cow : H S Peacock, cow, Delia, by Crusader 1

SHEEP. Judges—J. W. Baker, Esq., W. Riddell, and H. G. Morecroft, Esq. Class stewards —C. Syrnes. Esq., and D, 11. Williamson, Esq. Imported Lincoln ram or ewe —Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s : Jas Aiken, ram ~. ... ... ... 1 Ram bred in the colony—lst prize £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s ; W Wilson, ram ... ... ... ... 1 W Wilson, ram ... ... ... ... 2 Allen C Lees, ram John Dickie, ram, 2 yrs John Dickie, ram, 3 yrs C & J Durie, ram, 2 yrs R C 0 Hawes, ram Pen of three colonial ewes, 2 yrs with lambs —Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s : W Wilson, 3 ewes and lambs ... ... 1 W Wilson, 3 ewes and lambs ... ... 2 John Old, 3 ewes and lambs—commended J Bradley, 3 ewes and lambs E & 0 Hawes, 3 ewes and lambs. Yearling ram and three yearling ewes—--Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s: Allen C Lees, 1 ram and 3 ewes ... 1 J Bradle}', 3 ewes ... ... ... 2 John Old, 1 ram—highly commended Devon sheep—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : (ram and ewe prize) R B Pearce, imported ram ... ... 1 R B Pearce, 3 ewes with lambs ... 1 General —Three ewes of any age —Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s : R& O Hawes, 3 ewes (dry) ..., ... 1 Allen O Loos, 3 ewes (dry) ... ... 9 Pen of 5 fat wethers — Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s : W Wilson, 1 pen 1 Allen C Lees, 1 pen ... ... ... 2 Alex Howie, 1 pen Allen C Lees, 1 pen Champion prize of £1 for best ram and ewe on the ground ; W Wilson, prize for ram W Wilson, prize for ewe R B Pearce, imported Devon ewe —entered J Bradley, ewe—entered

PIGS. Judges —F. Synies, senior, Esq,, W. K.. Hulke, Esq., and A. Colson, Esq. Class stewards —A. Hunter, Esq., 0. Hawes, Esq., and J. Gibson, Esq. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s : A & P Dickie, Berkshire boar, 8 ms—prize A & P Dickie, Berkshire sow, 8 ms A & P Dickie, Berkshire boar, 5 ms A & P Dickie, Berkshire sow, 5 ms—prize Mcßae & Nicholson, Berkshire boar, over 6 months Mcßae & Nicholson, Berkshire sow, over G months—prize Mcßae & Nicholson, Berkshire boar, under 6 months—prize Mcßae & Nicholson, Berkshire sow, under 6 months Champion prize of £1 for best boar and sow : R B Pearce, Essex boar, pure-bred, 4 ms. and 9 days old—prize, and high commendation R B Pearce, Essex sow, pure-bred, 4 ms. and 9 days old —prize, and high commendation POULTRY. [Judges and Class stewards same as for Pigs.] Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd prize, 5s W Dickie, sen, Brahma cock and 2 hens 1 W Colson, Spanish cock and 2 hens ... 1 Mcßae & Nicholson, Spanish cock and 2 hens W Colson, Game cock and 2 hens ... 1 R& O Ilawes, Dorking cock and 2 hens 1 Alex Aiken, Turkey cock and 2 hens... 1 Alex Aiken, Brahma cock and 2 hens PRODUCE. [Judges and Class stewards, same as for Tigs-} Ist prize, 10s; 2nd prize 5s Cheese : A. ; & D. Dickie, Ist prize ; .fas Dickie, jun., 2nd prize ; J. Dickie, sen, also competed Fresh butter, 3 lbs : Jas MatbieSon, Ist prize; John Dickie, 2nd prize; L G Bremar, Alex Aiken, Jas Dickie, jun., J. Sheehan, also entered Keg salt butter : J Sheehan, Ist prize ; John Dickie also entered Bread : Mrs D Dickie, Ist prize ; Peter Wilson, 2nd prize ; Alex Aiken, J & H Williamson and Jas Dickie, jun., also competed . New potatoes : C Hargraves, Ist prize Two hams ; R & O Hawes, Ist prize Scoured wool: F O’S McCarthy (7 lbs), Ist; Mcßae & Nicholson (10 lbs) 2nd ; J & H Williamson, 7 lbs, also entered Wool, in grease: J and H Williamson, Ist; J Bradley, 2nd; R B Pearce exhibited fleece of wool in grease

IMPLEMENTS. Judges— R. B. Pearce, Esq., T. Bamber; Esq., and W. Balmforth, Esq. Class stewards—J. Morton, Esq., and J. Dickie; jun., Esq. Ist prize; 10s ; 2nd prize, 6s Morton & Lupton, doubleturrowplough 1 Alex Aiken, cart ... ... ... 1 J Menly, set cart harness ... ... 1 C Symes; gents’ saddle... ... ... 1 J Menly, 3 gents’ saddles ..; ... 2 Mcßae & Nicholson, set cart harness,.. I Jas Dickie, jun, hay rake Jas Dickie, jun, chaff cutter Morton & Lupton, reaper and mower j Menly, set light harness Jas Dickie, sen, swing plough For the Leaping Match there were six entries, arid the result was watched by the large number of visitors on the ground with eager interest. T. H. Morgan’s roan (though not ridden by the owner 1 ) took Ist prize ; Alex Aiken, 2nd.