PATEA DISTRICT A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 953, 1 November 1882, Page 2

PATEA DISTRICT A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

—_ —*. OFFICERS: President, J. Gib Son ; Vice-President, J. Sheild; Committee, 0. F. Barker, L. G. Bremer, W. Cowern, W. Ferret junior, J. W. Dickie, W. Gower, J, Hair, R. B. Hamilton, 0. Hawes, E. M. Honey field, .Ei L. Jacob, R. B, Pearce, W, C. Symes, D. W. Williamson, W. Wilson ; Hon. Treasurer, Samuel Taplin ; Secretary, T. Eyton.

The ninth annual show of the Patea A. and P. Association was hold, on the Society’s grounds, situate half a mile from town off the Main "North road, yesterday. Most of the live stock in cattle and sheep had been brought to the ground the evening previous, and judging was commenced well to time at half-past 10, and concluded early in the afternoon. Fine weather prevailed, a wind of a fresh bracing nature having a cheering effect on those who made a long outing of it, and it is a remarkable but indisputable fact that calm weather rarely prevails on occasions when shows of this description are held. Travelling by road was,far from pleasant owing to the blinding clouds of dust that were raised, and as country visitors, who, as was to be; expected on their own particular -fete day,; mustered - strongly, travelled either, in saJdle or trap, pedestrians had to keep their eyelids pretty well closed as they wended their way to the rendezvous. Few of those who went for pleasurable excitement left the town until the afternoon, when most business places were closed. The attendance on the whole was not so largo as might have been expected, the takings at the gales showing £25 15s 6d as against £26 7s last year. However, in the afternoon the scene was a busy one, and while the hurdle competion was proceeding the hill presented a gay app-arance owing to the bright colored dresses worn by the ladies who were seated thereupon. The sections of exhibits were arranged similarly to the plan previously adopted, somewhat to the discomfiture of the clogs, which were tethered in an exposed position. Mr F. Mullen had the only booth, which was well patronised ; and the luncheon room was managed for the Committee by Mr J. Kinnear, who attended to the wnnts of the hungry with civility and despatch. Excellent music was discoursed by the Patea Volunteer band, the members of which, not having their own uniform in rea'diness, donned the helmets and bright scarlet tunics of the Volunteers, and .looked smart accordingly. The following selections were performed by them. March, Oh ’tis the melody. Waltz, La Sensitive,Schottische, Palm Leaf. Quadrille, Echoes, from the West. Mazurka, Fairy Bells. March, True for Ever. Selection, Pirates of Penzance. Lancers, Lights of London. Polka, Florence. Waltz, Daybreak. Quadrille, Caledonians. Galop, Polo. God Save the Queen.

Of tho show itself we would that we could speak iu less disparaging terms than a faithful comment claims ; but it would bo ignoble and injudicious to designate non-success as a success. It must not be supposed that the quality of exhibits were bad or even comparatively worse than what has been seen here before, but then? was a lack of competition and falling off in numbers which had a tame and unsatisfactory effect. When the locale of the show was removed from Waverley to Patea there was an outcry of those south of the district that it would gradually fall off, yet it could not be shown that there was a better or more central position than the new, one. Hawera has shown its unwillingness to send exhibits, and allowance must be made that twenty miles'of road constitutes a'long and not beneficial journey to exhibition stock. When railway communication is obtained right through, then we may expect to see at least two good shows on the coast. Without, however, mutual help there cannot bo expected great results. In the South, between Canterbury and Otago, almost perfect harmony exists on matters of this kind, farmers and others recognising the joint advantages to be gained thereby, and the consequence is that tho Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru, Oamarn, and Dunedin Shows are noted for the excellence in numbers and qualities of exhibits. One palpable reason for our own failing is the presence of discord among members of the Association. An internal disagreement led to the owner of admittedly one of the best flocks in the district not putting in any sheep this year, and so the competition in this important class was reduced considerably. Again the As-

sociation wants strengthening in numbers,' and many, no doubt, could be got to join ifthey were only asked. Strength means vigor, and with a long list of members the apathy now prevailing would be dispelled, and a healthy interest awakened which could not fail to to lead to satisfactory results. We will quote an instance, to illustrate how much one member relies on another, and the losses which accrue through lack of reciprocity. A short time ago the usual canvass was made for prizes, and one farmer being called upon said he would be as good as his neighbors, and give as they gave. The canvasser returned and the farmer asked —“ Well, did they give you anything ? “ No !” replied the canvasser. “ Then neither will I ” said the farmer, “ but \ will exhibit.” This is not as it should be, and in such a fine farming country as exists on this const, with soil and climate to perfection there should be some grand representative association of the farmers based on principles of goodwill and progress, and bo above the petty .misunderstandings that unfortu-nately-exist. ' The falling off this year gave the ground a hare and deserted appearance. Some sections were-wholly unrepresented ; in certain classes there was no competition ; and in none was there that keen approach to each other, which, while puzzling to the judges is a criterion of a determination to improve. There is sufficient to indicate that, if the association wishes to flourish and not come to an ignominious end, radical reform is needed. A comparative statement in the entries for last year and- this year will show the differences in each class as regards numbers : 1881— Horses, 91; cattle, 65 ; sheep, 41; pigs, 6; poultry, 7; dogs, 15; produce, 16; wool, 1 ;. implements, 16. 1882— Horses, 52; cattle, 43; sheep, 36 ; pigs, 5 ; poultry, 3 ; dogs, 13 ; implements, nil. It will bo seen that in all the leading classes, this year is behind ; the show, too, was held at an earlier date so as not to clash with that of Wanganui. There was a want of system on the ground yesterday, which led to necessary inconvenience and dissatisfaction, It is usual for the stewards, after receiving judges’ awards and tickotting, to hand in their lists to the secretary, but some of them failed to do this and consequently instead of the secretary having the authoritative numbers which he could supply to representatives of the Press, he was placed in the anomalous position of having those gentlemen furnish numbers' to him The secretary has quite sufficient to look after without running after stewards. Generally speaking, the horses showed a considerable falling off in numbers, though they still represented the best blood and draught horses the district possesses. Cattle were considerably behind last year’s exhibition, and Messrs Arnndell and Ross had pretty well their own way. Some good fat cattle were shown, an extra exhibit being a store bullock, a Jumbo in size, bred at the Wairarapa, The sheep were all first class long-wools and showed excellent staple. In pigs there were four entries, but only three exhibits, one of which got away from the pen and the others, pure-bred Essex boars belonging to Mr R. B. Pearce, taking first prize in sections 1 and 11. When bacon-cur-ing becomes a permanent industry in the district, more interest will be shown in the breeding, but at present there is little or none, and yet pork raising, has the repute of always paying. Perhaps the trouble and nncleanliness attending it is a difficulty in the way, Poultry, like pigs, is not in favour, only two persons exhibiting three specimens of Spanish game and Dorking fowls. Fancy breeding ■ in fowls is looked upon by the fanner as too ranch of a luxury to indulge in, but there is always a good demand for eggs when they can be obtained, and as a facetious wit has observed, “ Eggs is eggs at three and sixpence a dozen.” It is a strange and almost incomprehensible fact that town should successfully compete with country in the breeding of fowls ; but science has turned an invention (the incubator) which hatches chickens by steam, and helps to meet the ever ready demand for these members of the feathered tribe. Dogs showed up well in numbers and variety ; and as nearly every exhibit received a first-class prize, whatever that meant, there could not have been much growling amongst the owners. The sheep dogs shown by Mr Whishaw and Mr Fleming had all the appearance of being well trained and intelligent, but, unfortunately, owing to a misunderstanding, there were no sheep on the ground to work, and although there were four entries for Mr Whishaw’s prize, no competition took place. Little interest seems to be taken in produce, the only exhibits in this department being a few samples of butter, hoine-made bread, a single ham, and a bottle of Chutney, local production. Are there no. dairies in the district to turn out something better than these ? Among extra exhibits in the shed devoted to produce were made-up garments forwarded by the Kaiapoi Wool- ,

len Factory to the care of Mr D. Contts. There were flannels, tweeds, hose, and other articles in indiscriminate profusion, all of which were of first-class texture and would withstand the handling of the most pronounced dohster. They were a substantial indication of local industry, a recognition that the colonies are not behind ’in the march of progress, and that when the raw article is turned out we can manufacture it for use. A prize was awarded, A pretty study in shell-work, the work of the clever head and fingers of Miss Theresa Walker, aged 14, occupied a place in the exhibits. It represented a basket and stand made wholly of shells, and formed an artistic design and unique ornament. The leaping match created a considerable amount of interest as the entries very numerous, about a dozen competitors coming up to the starting point. Three flights of hurdles wore used, and if the jumping of the horses was in some cases not first-class, it is satisfactory to note that it was concluded without an accident. There was one very narrow escape early in the contest. A large horse turned off suddenly at the second hurdle right amongst two or three children, who were standing at the end. They were scattered about, and one little fellow was knocked dowm, but not hurt. How he escaped is a marvel but wo should think he experienced a fright that will last him for some time to came. Parents of little children are much to blame in allowing their offspring to run about indiscriminately without attendance, and so risk their lives, and possibly those of others as well. The horses competing w ere— A. McMaster’s — : —, Gibson’s Diaiithus, Newton’s Jack, Corrigan’s No Name, Nicholl’s Longlands, Carey’s First KingjWilson’sPascorcl, Whishaw’s Reuben, Walch’s Liberator, Shield’s Darkle. The jumps were taken well, and without a single fall, the hurdles proving much better than the water jump, which was used last year. One rider came off neck and crop, through his saddle girth giving way, while another displayed more bravado than propriety by carrying a pipe in his month. After a good contest, the prize which also carried special prize was won by Mr Newton’s Jack. Mr Riseley’s pony, Essence of Fun, caused much merriment in the ring by the facility with which he transferred the most fanciful jockeys from his back to mother earth. One strapping fellow who would “ loike to see the horse he couldn’t ride” mounted the pony, which placed its head between its forelegs, doubled up like a hall, and made its rider bite the dust, to the infinite delight of a host of spectators. There were some grand ladies’ hacks shown, and the buggy competition was an interesting one.

HORSES. In the show of horses there was a considerable fallling off in the matter of numbers compared to last year though the blood stock was better represented, there being five exhibits against three. Hailstorm, the staunch, well-ribbed though somewhat small descendant of Pacific was in excellent.fettle, and took first prize for the third consecutive year, while Premier the well-shaped son of Malton took second prize, and Redeemer did not pass unnoticed. Mr Powdrell occupied first position right through for exhibits of his breeding in blood slock, and showed two yearlings of great promise, one being a chestnut colt by Patriarch, out of Clematis, and the other a roan filly by Javelin out-of Discretion; Messrs Wilson Bros., took first and second prizes for fillies foaled since Aug., 1880, both being daughters to Redeemer. In draught entires, Sir William Wallace, showing bone, hair, and muscle, took first prize and the championship, while Cashier, the well made son of Young Banker was second being the respective positions held by them last year though there was then Knockdon and Exchange to compete against, while on this occasion it was a walk over. Messrs Hamilton and Caverhill were the only ones to show mares with foal in this class, and occupied first and second places as their names are given. The competition in hacks brought out some first class horses mostly bred on the coast, Mr Wybourne carrying off the first for heavy weights, Mr W. C. Symes that for up to eleven stone, and Mrs J. Hair lor ladies’hack. Three ponies were exhibited in saddle, Mr J. Hair’s Polly having first honors. CATTLE. Competition in cattle was exceedingly poor, though some prize animals of last year were beaten this, and Messrs Arundell and Ross had nearly all the honours they could possibly have obtained. Of three females put in each took a first prize, and of two bulls they took first and second, including the champion prize. They this year took the first prize for shorthorn bulls of three years, and also the championship with Sir Hercules, which took first honors .last year as a bull calved since August, 1878, He possesses grard head . and horn, splendid brisket and forequarters, is good over the top, and admirable symmetery. He would be better if a little deeper in the flank, but is undoubtedly the finest bull on the coast for quality. He turns the scale at twenty-one hundredweight. The second prize, Mr J. Hamilton’s Te Whiti, has appeared several times, and took second last year. He is sorae-

what light behind, but otherwise a fine bull. Mr J. Hair took first prize for bull calved since July 1881, with Lord Henry, a useful bull of good quality, but deficient on the rump. Mr D. H. Williamson took two first prizes for bulls calved since July 1880 and 1881. They both showed good quality, but were not in condition. This gentleman also showed some good cows in milk,for which he received second prize and commendations. Messrs Arnndell and Ross’s Larkspur 6th took first prize as a heifer, calved since July 1879. She possesses quality and constitution, combined but appeared rather small. She has a calf at foot to Sir Hercules, which showed great quality. For best dairy cow, Mr J. Sheehan look first and second prizes, the former being obtained by Strawberry, which occupied the same proud position last year. The only other distinct breed to Shorthorns was the Heresford with a single representative cow, of which Mr R. B. Pearce took first prize. Messrs W. and S. Gower showed two fat bullocks, the only ones penned and both were ticketted. There were five competitors for fat cow or heifer four of which will be found noticed in the list. In extra exhibits for cattle Mr D. H, Williamson entered four out of five but unfortunately did not obtain mention through a mistake. The judges considered they should have been entered in other classes and passed them over.-^i

SHEEP. The absence of Mr Wilson’s wellknown Lincolns made the show of sheep less interesting, and there were only seven exhibitors. It cannot be denied that we have the material elements of pasture land and climate for sheep farming, and thd introduction of good strains should result in superior flocks. There is not. much variety in the class of sheep, being mostly Lincoln and long-woolled Devon. The loug-woolled Devon shown by Mr R. B. Pearce were wonderfully good, and have beaten Wanganui two years in succession. One of them killed and dressed weighed 226 lbs., while owe hogget ts shorn yesterday gave fleeces which were considered by competent judges would weigh sixteen pounds. Mr R. B. Hamilton took first prize for best Lincoln ram and the Championship with an animal bred by Mr McLean, of Auckland, showing evenness of wool and good quality. Mr P. Bourke entered a protest against the award on the ground that the date of shearing had not been given in the entry, but the Comrnittcee disallowed the protest, although admitting that rule number three should be more strictly enforced. Mr Fantham, late of Auckland, took the first and second prizes for the best ram hogget. They were not such fine sheep as have been seen at previous shows, but were still of good quality. Mr Pearce took Mr Jackson’s special prize for five ewe hoggets, Mr W. Balmforth’s prize for best Lincoln Ewe hogget, Mr Gibson’s special prize for Ewe hogget, to be shorn and fleece weighed, also Mr Gibson’s special prize for the winner of the most first prizes on the show ground . in cattle, sheep, and pigs. In long wool breeds other than Lincolns, Mr Mcßae carried off two first class and one second class prize. Subjoined is the

PEZIE LIST. Prizes : Champion Prizes—Parchment Certificate. First Prizes in Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and Pigs—£l and Parchment Certificate, Second Prizes—Parchment Certificate only, HORSES. Judges—W. E. Martyn, Manaia ; John Walker, Wanganui. Class A-.—Blood Stock. ' Class Stewards—Messrs R. B. and 0. Hawes. Section I.—Entires. J D Powdrell, Hailstorm, roan, 7 years, by Pacific, dam Discretion, 1 R E Mcßae, Premier, chestnut, aged, by Malton (imported), dam Revoke by Sir Hercules, 2 Wilson Bros., Redeemer, chestnut, 7 years, by Gladiateur, dam Bay Leaf, highly commended 0 E Brodie,Prairie Bird, dark bay, 6 years, by Greyskin, dam Lady Emily by William Tell, (imported) J Riseley, War Eagle, dark brown, aged, by Tregeagle (imported), dam O'deal Section ll.—Entires foaled since Ist August, 1879. No entries. Section ITT.—Entires foaled since Ist ' August 1880. No entries. Section IV.—Mares in foal, or with foal at foot, J D Powdrell, Clematis, roan, aged, by Clymenus, dam Discretion, 1 J Riseley, Courtesy, chestnut, 4 years, by May King, 2 D H Williamson, Oatnelia, 5 years, by Phantom Section V.—Filly foaled since Ist August, 1879No entries Section Vl.—Filly foaled since Ist August, 1880. Wilson Bros., chestnut filly, by Redeem3r 1 Wilson Bros., bay filly, by Redeemer, 2 Section Vll.—Yearlings. J D Powdrell, Revolver, chestnut colt, by Patriarch, dam Clematis J D Powdrell, Stiletto, roan filly, by Javelin, dam Discretion Class B. —Draught Hobbes'. Class Stewards—Messrs E. M. Honeyfield, and W. Gower. Section!.—rEntires. Wilson Bros., Sir William Wallace, bay, aged, by Sir William Wallace, dam by Champion, 1 R E Mcßae, Cashier, chestnut, 5 years, by Young Banker, dam Pearl, 2 Section ll.—Entires foaled since Ist August, 1879. No entries Section lll.—Entires foaled since Ist August, 1880. No entries Section IV.—Mare in foal, or with foal at foot. J Hamilton, mare in foal, 1 ■ J S Caverhill, Useful, bay, aged, 2 J S Caverhill, .Gipsy, black, aged Section V.—Filly foaled since Ist August, 1879. J Hawker, Violet, chestnut, by Scotchman, dam Violet, 1 • Section VL—Filly foaled since Ist August, 1880. No entries Section Vll.—Yearlings. J Hamilton, colt, by President 1

Section VIII.; —Geldings, E. Payne, Boxer, grey gelding, aged, 1 James Dickie, Captain Section IX.—Pair of Plough Horses. J Hamilton, Blossom and Diamond, 1 J Hair, Judy and' Jenny, Iriares, 2 J Hawken, Nugget and Blossom, bay mares, both by Loch Ryan Class C.—hacks. Section I.—Hackney Entire. No entries Section IL—Mare in foal, or with foal at foul. R E Mcßae, Mcdora, bay, aged, by Brush, Section lll.—Mare or Gelding up to 15 stone, to.be shown in saddle. M Whybourne, grey gelding, aged, 1 0 Hawes, Bugler, bay gelding, aged, by Young Nutwith, 2 ■ P Wilson, Pascorel, bay gelding, 4 years G Norman, Davkie, black gelding, aged Section IV.—Mare or Gelding up to 11 stone. W C Symes, Raven, black gelding, 7 years, by Ravensworth, 1 J Riseley 7 , bay mare. 2 G Buckrcll,Maroro, black gelding, 5 years, by Somerset, commended 0 Hawes, Skylark, chestnut gelding, 6 years, by Opawa S Gower, bay mare, 4 years, by 7 Day Dawn R C Tennent, Phantom, gelding, bay 7, 6 years, by Phantom Section Y,—Ladies’ Hacks, J Hair, Ariel, hay mare, aged, 1 W L Bremer, Zillah, bay mare, 7 years, 2 E M ‘Honeyfield, Iris, grey 7 marc, 5 y r ears, by Dalesman, commended J II Whishaw, Claud, bay colt, 5 years, by j0 Duke of Edinburgh A Dickie, William Tell, gelding, by Day Dawn Class D.— light harness, to re shown IN HARNKSS. Section I.—Pair of Buggy Horses. ■ R Douglas, Creamy and Roger, 1 Section ll.—Single Buggy Horse, J Hair, Tom, chestnut gelding, aged, 1 E L Jacob, Ruby, bay ,mare, aged, 2 J Collins, Minnie, dark bay mare J Sheild, Polly, chestnut mare, aged J Sheild, Darkle, grey 7 gelding, aged . Section IH.—Spring Cart Horse. D Fleming, Charlie, gelding, 1 James Dickie, Punch, gelding, 6 years Class E.— Ponies, 13 hands and under. Section I.—Pony Entire. J Riseley, Essence of Fun, bay 7 . 4 y 7 oars Section ll.—Pony 7 , Mare, or Gelding. No entries Section lll.—Pony, to be shown in saddle, J Hair, Polly, bay 7 mare, aged, 1 J Hair,' Drown gelding, 3 years, 2 J H Whishaw, Commodore, cream gelding, 4 years, by Foam Timoor, pony •CATTLE ; * : Judges—A A. Fantham, Hawera ; John Handley, Okehu. Class A. — Shorthorn. Class Stewards—Messrs J. Sheild and C. F. Barker. Section I.—Bull, 3 years and over. Arundell and Ross, Sir Hercules, light roan, calved October,- 1.878, by 7 Duke of Newcastle, dam Anemone, by Earl Derby 58502, 1 J Hamilton, Te Whiti, roan, calved Aug. 1876, by Wizard, dam Feild, by Crusader, g.d., by Crusader, 2 Section II. —Bui I calved since Ist July, 1879. J Hair, Lord Henry, dark roan Section lll.—Bull calved since Ist July, 1880. D H Williamson, Duke of Momabaki, white, calved 27th January, 1881, by Duke of Edinburgh, dam Honeysuckle, by Duke of Hazlecote Section IV.—Bull calved since Ist July 7, 1881. D H Williamson, Duke of Eglinton, roan, calved ,27th April, 1882, by Don Carlos, dam Honeysuckle, by Duke of Hazlecote, 1 Arundell and Ross, Jumbo, roan, calved January, 1882, by Gladiator (222 N Z.H.8.), dam Sarah 3rd, by Donatus (75 N.Z.H.8.), 2 Section V.—Best Cow 3 years and over, in milk or in calf. Arundell and Ross, Heather Bee, red, calved July 7 1873, 1 D H Williamson, Lilac, roan, 2 D H Williamson, Dinah, red, by Crusader, highly commended D H Williamson, Fragrance, roan, commended 0 Hawes, Primrose 3rd, red, calved 18th Get., 1876, by 7 Bismarck R B Pearce, by Fellow of Oxford Section Vl.—Heifer calved since Ist July 7 , 1879. Arundell ami Ross, Larkspur 6th, roan, calved 30 September 1879, with roan heifer calf at foot, by Sir Hercules, 1 D H Williamson, Daphne, roan, calved January 7 1880, by 7 Fitzleonard, dam Rose, 2 O Hawes, roan heifer, calved 18th January 1880, by Young Paul, dam ’by 7 Bismarck, commended ■0 Hawes, Sweetmeat, roan, calved 21st Sept. 1879, by 7 Young Paul Section Vll.—Heifer calved since Ist July 7 , '• -1880. J Hair, red heifer, 1 O Hawes, Peach, roan, calved 28th August 1880, by Young Paul, dam by Bismarlc, 2 . 0 Hawes, Primula, roan, calved 19th January 7 1881, by Young Paul, dam by Bismarck, commended Section Vlll.—Heifer calved since Ist July 1881. Arundell and Ross, Red Duchess, calved 14th July, 1881, by Duke of Edinburgh 33629, dam Berringlon Duchess, 1 R B Pearce, Norval, 2 J Hair, roan heifer, very highly commended O Hawes, Pearl, white, calved stb September 1881, by Fellow of Oxford 118 OHawes, Bluebell, roan, calved Ist September 1881, by 7 Fellow of Oxford 118 D fl Williamson, Sunray, white, calved 24th April, 1882, by Fitzleonard, dam Hyacinth (imported) Section IX.—Cows with calves. No entries. Section X.—-Best Dairy Cow. J Sheehan, Strawberry, 8 years, 1 J Sheehan, May, strawberry, 7 years, 2 D H Williamson, Hyacinth, roan, 4 years (imported) highly commended J Sheehan, Maggie, strawberry, 6 years, commended Class B. —Any other Distinct Breed. Section I —Bull any age. No entries Section ll—Cow any age. R B Pearce, 1 Hereford, 3 years, 1 Class C.—Fat Cattle. To, be judged according to weight and quality combined. Prize-takers this year to be debarred from taking prizes with the same exhibits in 1883. Section I—One Bollock, any age. W & S Gower, 1 fat ox, 4 years, red, and white, 1 W & S Gower, 1 fat ox, 3 years, red, white back,2 Section ll—One cow or heifer, any’ age. 3. Hair, white heifer, ! W Gower, red heifer, 3 y 7 ears, 2 D Coutts, yellow and white cow, highly commended

D H Williamson, heifer, commended R. B. Pearce, heifer Extra Exhibits. J H Whishaw, 1 bullock, bred by F. Moore, Waikaraka Station, Wairarapa East D II Williamson, 1 cow, Rose, 8 years, by Earl of Oxford, by Abbot of Rissington, by Hawkeye, by Comet U II Williamson, 1 cow, Honeysuckle, white, calved 21st March, 1879, bred by Owen and Lethbridge D H Williamson 1 cow and calf, Mimosa, 7 years D H Williamson, 1 roan heifer and bull calf, Lady Florence 4ih, calved 7th November, 1879 D H Williamson, 1 heifer, Selina 2nd, 3 years, by Fitzleonard, dam Selina [The above exhibits were entered in the wrong class, and disqualified J SHEEP. Judges : John Morgan, No, 1 Line ; W. Fergussou, Bulls, Class A. —Lincolns, . Class Stewards—Messrs J. W. Bright and W, C. Symes. Section I—Ram. RB Hamilton 1 R B Hamilton 2 - P Bonrke, shorn 15th December 1881 P Bonrke, shorn 15lh December 1881 Section ll.—Ram Hogget. A A Fantham, ! A A Fantham, 2 A A Fantham J Sheild J Sheild J Dickie J Dickie j Section 111. —Ewe. R B Hamilton, 1 James Dickie • J Sheild J Sheild J Sheild J Sheild Section IV.—Pen of 3 Ewes with Lambs. R B Hamilton, 1 J Sheild, 2 Section V. —Pen of 3 Ewe Hoggets. R B Pearce, 1 J Sheild, 2 » James Dickie Class B.— Other Long-Wool Breeds. Section I—Ram; R E Mcßae, 1 Section ll.—Ram Hogget, R B Pearce, 1 R B Pearce, 2 • Section lll.—Ewe. R B Pearce, I B E Mcßae, 2 Section IV.—Pen of 3 Ewes with lambs. R E Mcßae, 1 Section V.—Pen of 3 Ewe Hoggets. R B Pearce, 1 Section Vl.—Ram Hogget, shorn as a lamb. R B Pearce, shorn sth December, 1 Owen Hawes, 2 R E Mcßae Section Vll,—Ewe Hogget, shorn as a Lamb. R B Pearce, shorn sth December, 1 Owen Hawes, 2 Owen Hawes R E Mcßae Class o.—Fat Sheep, (Shorn within 31 days of (he date of show.) Section 1.—3 Long Wool Wethers. R B Pearce, 1 Section 11.—3 Long Wool Ewes. R B Pearce, 1 PIGS. Judges same as in Sheep. Class Stewards—Messrs J. W. Bright and W. Symes. Section I. —Boar, over 6 months. R B Pearce, 1 R Horner Section ll.—Boar, under 6 months. - R B Pearce, 1 Section lll.—Sow, over 6 months R E Mcßae j EB Hamilton r ocxlnblts - Section IV. —Sow, under 6 months. No entries. POULTRY. Judge—R. E. Mcßae. (Shown in Pens of Two, male and female.) First prize, 10s and Parchment Certificate ; second prize, Parchment Certificate. C Nicol, Spanish fowls, 1 C Nicol, Game, fowls, 1 Owen Hawes, Dorking cock and hen, 1 DOGS. . Judge—J. Sheild. Elliot Barton, greyhound dog, Rangitikei, D H Williamson, collie dog, li years, Charlie, 1 J H Whishaw, sheep dog, Crowdie, I J H Whishaw, fox terrier slut, Bat, 1 • Dr Croft, retriever slut, Floss, 1 R C Tennent, Maltose terrier slut, Floss, 1 R C Tennent, English setter dog, Rex, 1 F Powell, spaniel dog, Bob, commended R Douglass, pointer dog, Pilot, 2 years; old, commended A McMaster, collie dog, Toss, black and tan, commended C F Barker, retriever (brown) slut, Mer C F Barker, setter (liver and white) dog, • ' Ni P R Aldridge, black and tan sheep dog, Rover D Fleming, sheep dog PRODUCE, Judges—Messrs D. Coutts and Wbittem. First prize, 10sand Parchment Certificate ; second pvizej Parchment Certificate. Class Stewards—J. Riseley and S. Taplin. Fresh butter in one pound rolls—George Boagey, 1 ; E Payne, 2 Fresh butter, ornamental—S Gilligban, 1, and Mr Walker’s special prize Home made bread—D Hunter, Waverley,1 ; E Payne, 2 Ham —R Bruce, 1 Wool, unwashed —R B Hamilton, 1 IMPLEMENTS No entries CARRIAGES AND CARTS. . Judges—Mr South, Wellington, Mr Jas. Hamilton, Manutahi. Donegb.ue, Chisholm and Smith, 1 doubleseated buggy, 1 Doneghue, Chisholm and Smith, 1 singleseated buggy 7 , 1 Doneghue, Chisholm and Smith’, 1 doubleseated buggy Doneghue, Chisholm and Smith, 1 doubleseated buggy Doneghue, Chisholm and Smith, 1 ladies’ . gig McDuff and Cummins, 1 double-seated pbaslou, price £75, no exhibit. McDuff and Cummins, 1 double-seated buggy, price £65, no exhibit McDuff and Cummins, 1 single-seated buggy, price £4O, no exhibit EXTRA EXHIBITS. Judges—Messrs Coutts and Wbittem. Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Go., collection of woollens, 1 Miss Walker, shell work, workbasket, 1 Arundell and Ross, new potatoes, 1 Arundell and Ross, 2 bottles home made chutney 7 , 1

hunter’s prize. Judges—Messrs Walker and L. Mariyn. £l, half Entries, "and Mr J G almm’s special prize. 12 competed, Newton’s Jack, 1 ; also look . Mr J Graham’s special prize, SPECIAL-PRIZE:-!. SHEARING MATCH. Judges same as sheep. For best and quickest shearer of 3 sheep, time not to exceed 40 minutes. Ist prize, Mr J Slater’s prize, box of tea or value ; 2nd prize, Mr W Gower’s prize, 10s J Gadsby, 1 ■ F McKenzie, 2 . A Hobbs SHEEP DOGS’ COMPETITION, Mr Wbisbaw’s prize of £2 2s for best dog, to work 3 sheep on the Show Ground D Fleming j J Aldridge f w J II Wins!,aw >No competition. D H Williamson ) BEST PEN OF 6 LONG WOOL EWE .HOGGETS. Mr F R Jackson’s prize plale, value £7 7s K B Pearce 1 J M Dickie J Sheild Mr J O’Sullivan, £1 10s, for best pen of 3. fat wethers—R B Pearce Mr R E Mcßae, £2 2s for best yearling or 2-year-old by 7 Puriri ; 5 entries or no prize—R E Mcßae Mr R B Pearce, £2 2s, for best long-wool ewo-bogget, to be shorn on show ground, and judged by points, 6 for sheep and 5 for wool, the fleece to be weighed—R B Pearce Mr J Gibson, an K.P. tea and coffee service, to be given to the exhibitor taking at any 7 one show ilie greatest number of first prizes for cattle, sheep, , and pigs, bred in the district between Waitotara and Opunaki ; must be won 2 years by 7 one exhibitor before-be-coming bis property : open only to subscribers—R B Pearce Mr Samuel Taplin, £1 Is, for Champion Bull—Arundell & Ross Mr Samuel Taplin, £1 Is, for Champion cow—Arundell & Ross ' Mr Samuel Taplin, £1 Is, for Champion ram—R B Hamilton Mr Samuel Taplin, £1 Is, for pen of 3 best ewes on the ground, the honafide property of one owner—R B Pearce Mr Samuel Taplin, £1 Is, to the exhibitor scoring most points for pure-bred stock of any description—Arundell & Ross' Mr T. Eyton, lady’s riding whip, second prize for lady’s back—Mr Bremer Mr W. Gower, £l, for best 2-y 7 ear-old shorthorn heifer—Mr Hair Mr W. Gower, 10s, second prize, for shearing—A. Hobbs . Mr J. Walker, Wanganui, prize value £1 Is, for best fresh butter—S. Gilligan Messrs Balmforth Bros.-, £1 10 J , for best Lincoln ewe hogget—R B Pearce Mr Wbittem, Manutahi, £2 2s for best Lincoln ram on the ground—R B Hamilton Mr J. Graham, hunting handle stock whip, Hunters’ competition—Mr Newton Mr Wilkie, £5, for best bull on the ground —Arundell & Rosa