WANGANUI A. AND P. ASSOCIATION’S SHOW

Patea Mail, Volume IX, Issue 1101, 19 October 1883, Page 2

WANGANUI A. AND P. ASSOCIATION’S SHOW

The annual show in connection with the Wanganui Agricultural and Pastoral Association, was held yesterday on the racecourse reserve. The afternoon was almost universally observed as a holiday in Wanganui,’ and despite the wretched weather a large number of people were on the ground. _ A falling off in the number of exhibits from previous shows was noticeable.: _ This is attributed to the small inducement in the way of prizes offered by the Association, some exhibitors complaining that the incitement to show is 1 utterly incommensurate with the W expense incurred in so doing. A new feature in connection with the show was the exhibition by Mr Stent of several Shropshire Downs sheep, which received great praise from the judges. The Hon Sec, Mr F. R. Jackson, and Mr J. J. Crawford, together with the stewards, did all in their power to make the show a success. Several of tha settlers on this part of the coast carried off honours in the various classes they exhibited in. Messrs Arundel and Ross’s bull Sir Hercules took the champion prize, while in the class for balls calved since the 30th June, 1881 ; then Sir Garnet was awarded second position. The first prize for heifers calved since 30tb June, 1882, also fell to the same owners’ Duchess. In sheep, Mr R. B. Hamilton secured the Champion prize for Lincoln ram ; D. and W. Blair obtaining similar honours for Lincoln ewe. Mr B. B. Pearce also had some very fine exhibits as had also Mr J. lon. Appended is a portion of the prizq list; SHEEP. . : Class A, Lincoln ram, 13 entries— R. B. Hamilton, Ist and Champion prize. Class C, Lincoln ram hogget, 10 entries —Baker and Allison, 1; W. T, Watt, 2 ; J; lon, highly commended. Class D, Lincoln ewe hogget, 17 entries—R B Hamilton, 1; j lon, 2; R B Hamilton, highly commended. Class N, crossbred ewe hogget, 6 entries—John lon, 1 and 2. Class Y3, longwool ram hogget, 5 entries—Baker and Allison, 1; R B Pearce, 2. - Class Y4, longwool ewe hogget, 12 entries—R B Hamilton, 1; R B Pearce 2, KB Hamilton, D W Blair and R B Hamilton highly commended. Class Z, pen of 5 wethers, 3 entries —R B Pearce, 1; John lon, 2. CATTLE. ; Class A, bulls over 3 years,. 8 ex-hibits—-'Arundel and Ross’s Sir Hercules Istand Champion prize. ; ■ Class I, heifers calved since 30th June, 1882, 9 exhibits—Arundel and Ross’s Roan Duchess, Ist, In horses Somnus took first for thoroughbreds, and Sir Robert Bruce for draughts. Most of the latter class were exhibited by Mr W. 'Craig. The prize for best lady’s back was awarded to Mrs John Hair, Mrs James Hair second. In the class for pigs Mr J, Morgan took a first and. Mr R. B. Pearce two second prizes. For farm drays Mr D. Brcmner of the Waverley Coach Factory took the honours of first place.