THE HAWKE’S BAT AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY’S SHOW.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume II, Issue 98, 22 October 1873, Page 2

THE HAWKE’S BAT AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY’S SHOW.

( From the Napier Daily Telegraph.) The second annual show of the above society took place on the 15th October, at Havelock, and in those essential particulars which go to make or mar an exhibition of live stock, the society may be congratulated. The weather was greatly against a large attendance of visitors, but notwithstanding the state of the roads, and the rain that had been threatening all the morning, Havelock was crowded with visitors. Mr. A. M'Lean was compelled to hold back his entries of Merinos. Under such unfortunate circumstances, the show consisted more of a local than of a Provincial representation of stock, but the animals were infinitely superior in quality to anything that has yet been shown in Hawke’s Bay. Taking the quality of the live stock as a test of the excellence of a show, that at Havelock must be regarded as most successful, and as evidencing a great stride in the right direction by our breeders. The opinions respecting the quality of the animals expressed by competent judges from other provinces may be taken as of more value, perhaps, than anything which might be said by our own provincial breeders, and it is satisfactory to record that it was frankly acknowledged the rejected animals shown at Havelock, would have been considered of first class quality in Auckland and other places. The distance and t he bad state of the roads and ‘weather combined, prevented Mr. Canning from entering his celebrated Cotswold sheep. This is the more to be regretted, as that breed has only to be pushed prominently before the public to take the lead as the favorites. Some very fine cross-bred fat wethers were shewn, the two by Mr. Collins of Patangata were remarkably heavy, weighing respectively 2051bs and 2101bs. We are glad to state that the funds of the society are in a most satisfactory condition, so much so that is contemplated to award medals and money prizes to the winners of honors. Although the situation of the show this year was not all that could be desired, the arrangements were perfect, and were highly creditable to every one concerned. The very difficult task of deciding on the merits of the various animals shown, was performed by the Judges with that conscientious regard for fair play that did not fail to call forth the highest commendations. It was no light duty that devolved upon them, for, apart from the fact, that they had to work in the rain in the early part of the morning, the difficulty of awarding prizes to some, and rejecting other animals of nearly equal merit, can only be appreciated by those who understand the nature of a Judge’s duties. To give universal satisfaction is impossible to a Judge, but it is fair to state that the awards were deemed not only fair, but were known to be given without fear or favor. Sheep—Merinos. Class I.—For the best two Merino Rams, two toothed and upwards, not being Hoggets. Class ll.—For the best two Hogget Merino Rams. Class lll.—For the best Merino Ram in the yards, any age. Class IV. —For the best two Merino Ewes, with lamb at foot. Class VI. —For the best two Merino Ewe Hoggets. Class Vll.—For the best Merino Ewe in the yards, any age. In class 1, Mr. Campbell carried off the first prize, while the Te Ante stud took the second; class 2, Mr. Campbell again taking the first prize, the Hon. D. M'Lean the second, class 3, Mr. Smith taking the first prize, and his ram being declared the champion Merino at the show, class 4, Mr. Smith was the only exhibitor, and was awarded the prize; classes 6 and 7, Mr. Campbell’s two pens took both the prizes in the former, and his only ewe in the latter took the first prize. Longwools—Lincolns. Class IX.—For the best two Lincoln Rams, two-toothed and upwards, not being Hoggets. Class £.—For the best two Ram Hoggets. Class Xl.—For the best Lincoln Ram in the yards, any age. Class XII. —For the best Lincoln Ewe in the yards, any age. Class XIII.—For the best two Lincoln Ewes, with lambs at foot.

Class XIV.—For the best two dry Lincoln Ewes. Class XV.—For the best two Lincoln Ewe Hoggets. In class 9, Messrs. Tanner, and G. Peacock exhibited a pen each, the latter gentleman taking the first prize, Mr. Tanner the second ; class 10, both prizes were carried off by Mr. Nelson ; class 11, Mr. Bladen’s ram took first prize ; this was a magnificent animal, bred by Mr. Sutton, of Invercargill. The second prize was awarded to Mr. Tanner, bred by Mr. Buckland, of Auckland ; class 12, was well contested, Mr. Nelson taking first prize, Mr. P. Russell taking the second one awarded with an imported ewe from the Company’s station, Southland, of Dudding’s breed ; class 13, Mr. Heslop secured the first prize, Mr. Farmer the second ; class 14, first prize Mr Nelson, second prize, Mr. Farmer; class 15, Mr. Farmer took the first prize, Mr. Heslop the second. Leicesters. Class XVI.—For the best two Leicesters Rains, two-toothed and upwards, not being Hoggets. Leicester sheep were poorly represented, there being but two rams shown in class 16, and no prize was awarded. Mr. Sladen was the only exhibitor. Longwools—Cotswolds. Class XXIII.—For the best two Cotswold Rams, two-toothed and upwards, not being Hoggets. Class XXIV. —For the best two Cotswold Ram Hoggets. Only two out of seven classes of Cotswolds were represented, In classes 23 and 24, the Rev. S. Williams was awarded a first prize. Longwools—Cross-breds. Rule.—7'Aa/ no Sheep with more than three removes from the Merino shall be considered cross-bred. Class XXXVII. —For the best two crossbred Rams, two-toothed and upwards, not being Hoggets. Class XXXVIII.—For the best two cross-bred Ram Hoggets. Class XXXIX.—For the best two cross-bred Ewes, two-toothed and upwards. Class XL.—For the best two cross-bred Ewe Hoggets. Claes XLI.—For the best pen of two cross-bred Wethers. There was not a good show in the cross-bred classes the only exhibit in class 37 was not of sufficient merit to be awarded a prize ; Mr. Maney took the first prize in class 38 ; class 39 was not represented. Class 40, the only prize being taken by Mr. Collins. Class 41, Mr. Collins took the prize. cattle. Class A. —Shorthorns, section 1, best bull, three years or upwards ; section 2, best bull, two years, or under three ; section 3, best bull, one-year-old, or under two ; section 4, bull calf, under twelve-mouths; section 5, best breeding cow, three years or upwards ; section 6, best heifer, two years, or under three ; section 7, best heifer, one year, or under two; section 8, best heifer calf, under twelve months Class B.—Any other breed than pure shorthorns, section 1, best bull, three years or upwards ; section 2, best bull, under three years ; section 3, best cow, three years or upwards ; section 4, best heifer, under three years; section 5, best dairy cow, any breed ; section 6, best two fat bullocks ; section 7, best team of working bullocks. In section 1, the Rev. Williams’ Earl of Derby first prize, W. and G. Heslop’s Earl of Oxford second prize ; there were no entries in section 2 ; section 3, Mr. Tanner took first prize, Mr. Lyon second. Mr. Heslop took first prize in section 4, and the Rev. Williams obtained second; sect ion 5, Mr. M'Hardy first prize, Rev. Williams took second; the Rev. Williams took both prizes in section 6; section 7, Rev. Williams first, Mr. M'Hardy second; section 8, no prize was awarded. There was not as much interest taken in the show of horses as might have been expected in a country in wliich the only means of travelling is by riding or driving. The draught animals were pretty well represented, and the horses shown were of a good useful stamp. In class 1, Mr. Evans first prize for his horse Conquerer, Mr. Heslop’s Major taking second; the Hon. D. M'Lean first prize with his colt Duke in Class 2, Mr. Heslop’s Young Major second; class 3, Blossom, the property of Mr. Bryson, was awarded the first prize, Mr. Bullock’s mare second ; class 4 was not represented ; class 5, J. N. Williams, Esq., was the only exhibitor, and he received a prize for each of his geldings ; there were no entries in class 6, and only four in the following class; Dainty Ariel took the first prize, and Mr. Lloyd’s Kingsman the second; a Pacific colt, owned by Mr. Orr, took the first prize in class 8. The remaining classes were very poorly represented, and the exhibits were very few, and not of much merit; no prizes were awarded them. Agricultural Produce. —Class 11, for the best three bushels Tartarian Oats, grown by the exhibitor ; for the best three bushels Potato Oats, grown by the exhibitor. In class 2 Mr. D. Fleming took the first prize for potato oats. There was no competition for the awards in the Dairy produce classes. Mr. Shanly took first prize for a very excellently built dog-cart, Mr. J. Chambers topk three prizes for agricultural implements, and Mr. Hawken obtained one for a horse hoe. A Normandy poodle, and a Maltese spaniel, the property of Mr. Manoy, were much admired, and received prizes. Mr. Patmore’s Scotch terrier, and .an English terrier, owned by Mr. George, also obtained prizes. The Mechanics’ Institute having been placed at the disposal of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society, about forty-five gentlemen sat down at half-past 6 o’clock, in the evening to dinner in that building. J. D. Canning, Esq., occupied the Chair, while the vice-chair was filled by W. Routledge, Esq. Several gentlemen contributed to the pleasure and harmony of the evening by singing some excellent songs, and after a most enjoyable gathering, the party broke up at about 10 o’clock.

(from the anglo-austbalian press agency.) ANOTHER FIRE !! Auckland, October 15. A great fire occurred in Queen-street last night. Eleven of the stores burnt were composed of brick. . A strong gale was blowing during the whole of the night. The store where the fire originated was filled with flax, gum, and damaged cotton ; also, wool discharged from the Lady Bowen, which put into port leaky. It is supposed that it ignited spontaneously. The gale drove the fire through M‘Farlane’s upstairs windows of the front store, nearly suffocating some Volunteers. One was dragged out unconscious. A number of others were engaged in removing goods from the front store, when the floor suddenly burst through, the men being pushed downstairs, and several narrowly escaping. It is reported that three inen are missing; whether they are burnt or not, cannot be ascertained. Mr. Von der Ileyde, of the firm of Henderson and Macfarlane, was carried out of the store insensible, but he soon recovered. Shortly before two, the front walls of J. S. Macfarlane, and Henderson and Macfarlane’s stores fell into Queen-street with a terrific crash. The agent of the National Insurance Company yesterday refused a risk of £2OOO on J. Stone’s store, which was completely destroyed. The matter was to have been settled this morning. The correct losses to the Insurance Companies are as follow:—New Zealand, £1G,650 ; South British, £5850 ; Victoria, £6OOO ; Imperial, £780; Pacific, £2000; Norwich Union, £1000; Northern, £3BOO, besides the claims for partial damage, amounting to £5OOO. The total estimated damage is £50,000.