POVERTY BAY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY’S Annual Show.
The first annual show, under the auspices of the above Society, took place at Mikarika yesterday, and was, upon the whole, a great success. As might have been expected, from the propitiousness of the weather, and the day being observed as a general holiday, largo numbers of people were, naturally enough, attracted to the exhibition, and the day altogether will be long remembered as an event of no ordinary importance in the annals of the district. Taking into consideration that the Society was only formed a few months ago, it must be at once admitted that the progress it has already made augurs well for its future prosperity. Ever since the Society was inaugurated, the committee of management put forth every possible effort to further its interests, and in this they have, we are glad to say, succeeded beyond the most sanguine anticipations. Difficulties of no ordinary magnitude they have had to contend with, as, indeed, every new organisation of the kind generally has, but these have been all overcome, and the Society may now be said to be fairly established. As we have often said, Poverty Bay will be greatly benefitted by an Agricultural and Pastoral Association; and as it will, we earnestly trust that the institution will be well supported. Such an association, it must be admitted, is essential to our prosperity.asan Agricultural and Pastoral community; and it is our bounden duty to render it that aid whereof it stands in need until it has passed its infantile days, and has acquired sufficient strength to maintain its own existence. It having now received a fair start we entertain no misgivings as to its being able to keep its head above water; and not only so but to be able to develope itself in process of time, into one of the most nourishing associations in New Zealand. This being the first Agricultural and Pastoral Exhibition ever held here, unusual interest was taken therein, as the attendance on the occasion proved. From an early hour in the morning the town was alive with many holiday seekers, and the weather being all that could be desired, hundreds availed themselves of the favorable opportunity thus offered them of visiting the show. All the public
vehicles were engaged, and during th, whole of the day, the road beiweei Gisborne and Makaraka presented a lively scene. Mr. Stevenson’s traps —whiei plied incessantly between the town au< file show—were well patronised : and tin regularity with which they ran waa subject of favorable comment by many. Pae country people mustered strong, an. took greater interest, if possible, in the exhibition than did those from the town. Nearly all the graziers in the district were present, and had not this being shearing time, there is reason to believe that none of them would be absent. There was also a large attendance of the fair sex from town and country —which added not a little to the liveliness of the scene —as well as of children. The spacious show grounds afforded ample scope for walking about, and all appeared to enjoy themselves to their hearts’ content. Of the natives there was a very large attendance, and although not a few of them were somewhat rowdy and clamorous, their behaviour upon the whole was good. Many of them took a lively interest in the proceedings. It was computed that at one period of the day there could not have been less than 600 persons present, and this computation does not appear to us to be at all an erroneous one. The absence of a band, and means of amusements for the juveniles, were considered a desiderata ; and in cons< quence, it is expected that these will be provided at the next show. Refreshments were supplied at moderate prices, by Mr. Trimmer of the Excelsior Bakery, who, we noticed, was extensively patronised, and must, therefore have taken a considerable amount of money on the ground. The great centre of attraction, for refreshments was Mr. Steggall’s hotel, in and around which gathered a dense crowd of apparently thirsty souls, whose wants it appeared almost impossible to satisfy. Early in the morning about nine o'clock, the Rangatira arrived from Napier andlanded a large number of passengers and with some visitors to the show.
The preliminaries were as well arranged as was possible under the circumstances; and the care and labour that must have been bestowed upon everything calculated to make the exhibition a success, must have beeu very considerable. Mr. Steggall also, rendered malerial aid in this respect. The exhibits were so arranged as to show them to the best advantage ; and this of itself, contributed in no small degree to the success of the affair. The exhibits, which principally consisted of horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry, were, upon the whole, of a superior description, and compared favorably with those of other parts of the colony. There was a fine show of entire horses, but a conspicuous absence of other blood stock, which surprised us not a little. In cattle there was a lack of variety, but we were informed that an i ..provement may be expected in this direction at the next show. The sheep exhibited were amongst the best in the district, and we have heard it stated that, in point of superiority they would compare favorably to the best of the Hawke’s Bay sheep. In Agricultural implements there was a striking absence of variety, but,* notwithstanding, the exhibits in this department were by no means inconsiderable. Several good ploughs and harrows attracted considerable notice, and were highly commended. Mr. Dick, of Gisborne, exhibited a splendid new two wheelled waggon made at his establishment, which, for excellence of workmanship, could not, we think, be surpassed. It was much admired at the show, as, indeed, it deserved to be. It is made of native wood, and will last for aye. Of ploughs there were none, although we noticed that one or two of rather a superior description lay on the ground within a short distance of the place of the exhibition.
In glancing orer the show our attention was called to various exhibits of live stock which deserve a passing notice. Mr. Poynter was the exhibitor of several pens of rams and ewes of the long woolled and cross-breed, which attracted some considerable attention. The rams were greatly admired, as they deserved to be. Amongst these there were an imported Marshall, and an Otago Company’s imported ram. Mr. Henry Davies of Pouparae, exhibited three splendid Lincolnshire rams, bred by Mr. J. N. Williams of Napier, and two Leicesters bred by Air. Nelson of Napier, which were also much admired. In horse stock, pigs and i poultry, Mr. Poynter was also an exhibitor —the particulars of his exhibits will be found under the heading “Entrances.” He likewise exhibited a Durham bull the only one exhibited of the kind on the ground. In blood entires there were three — Birmarck and Windsor Castle being two of them. Both horses were in excellent condition, and looked remarkably well. Two draught horses exhibited by Air. Breiiigan (a gelding and a mare) were amongst the finest we have ever seen in this district. There was a considerable number of hacks, and harness horses —some of which did not really appear to be proper exhibits for a show. The late hour at which some of the entrances, were made, and the confusion consequent upon this irregularity, was made a subject of bitter complaint by not a few of the visitors at the show. The Committee should have made better arrangements, and not allow the best part of the day to be devoted to what should have been done a day or so previously. We must not, however, be severe in oiir strictures upon the arrangements in connection with our first exhibition, believing as we do, that the next show will, in every respect, be a decided improvement upon the present one. At ten o’clock the public were admitted the admission money being 2s, for adults, and Is for children. These charges were considered as too high, and inconsequence the spectators did not. perhaps, muster so large as might have been expected. So soon as the exhibits were available for inspection the judges went round for the purpose of determining the awards, and whose decisions appeared to have given great satisfaction. HORSES—NOT DRAUGHT. Sub Class No. I.
Judges —Messrs Matthewson, Tutchen, and Noble (Canterbury.) S. C. Caulton, Bay Entire, aged, Dainty Ariel.—lst prize. W. Black, Chestnut Entire, 5 years, Corsair. —2nd prize. J. Brodie, Roan Entire, aged, Orlando. Sub Class, No. 11.
;V. Black, Chestnut Eniire, 5 years, Corsair.—lst prize. S. C. Caulton, Bay Entire, aged, Daiuty Ariel. I. Brodie, Roan Entire, aged, Orlando. Sub Class No. IV. P. Breiiigan, Black Afare Molly, 5 years, by Day and Aiai tin, and foal at foot by Dainty- Ist prize. S. C. Caulton, Bay Alare, Belinda, 5 years, by Day and Martin, and foal al fool by Dainty—2nd prize. Af. Hull, Chestnut Mare, Maggie, aged, in foal to uainty. HORSES—DRAUGHT. Sub Class. No V. J. Burgess, Bay Y'earliug Cult by Afatchless —Ist prize. A Skillicorn, Bay Yearling. Sun Class No. VII. L. Dunn, Bay Gelding, 3 years, by Windsor Castle—lst prize. Sub Class No. IX. A. Robb, Bay Entire, Auckland—lst prize. G. E. Read, Brown Entire, Matchless, aged—2nd prize. L. Dunn, Brown Entire, AVindsor Castle, aged—Highly commended. G. E. Read, Brown Entire. Sun Class. No. X. S. Parsons, Yearling Filly, by Major— Commended. A. Skillicorn, Yearling Filly. W. King, Yearling Filly, by Windsor Castle. Sub Class No. XI. J. B. Poynter, 2-ycar old Chestnut Filly, by Colonist—lst prize. A. Kempthirue, 2-year old Filly, by Colonist. J. Clark, 2-year old Filly, by AVindsor Castle. Sub Class, No. XIII. A. Robb, Brown Alare, 4 years—lst prize S. Parsons. Chestnut Mare, Blossom — 2nd prize. A. Robb. Bay Alare, 4years—commended MISCELLANEOUS HORSES. Sub Class No. XV. C. J. Harrison, Chestnut Gelding, Pacha aged—lst prize. M. Nasmith, Dark Brown Gelding, Lucifer, aged—2nd prize. Sergeant-Major Baker, Bay Horse, 6 years. Talerand—comm tided. Sub Class No. XVI. C. Davis, Grey Gelding, a years, Polish —lst prize. F. P. Jones, Dark Chestnut Marc, 6 years, Marian —2nd prize. Pate, Bay Alare, 5 years, Jane—commended.
PONIES. Sun Class, No. XVII. R. Creig, Chestnut Gelding, aged, Not-to-be-done —Ist prize.
C. Dempsey, Bay Filly—2nd prize. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. Sub Class No. XVIII. W. King, Bay Gelding, 5 years, Prince — Island 2nd prize. DRAFT GELDINGS. Sub Class No. XIX. J. Breingan, Duke, Black Gelding, —lst prize. W. King, Iron Grey Gelding, 5 years, Rock—2nd prize. PAIRS DRAUGHT HORSES. Sub Class No. XX. J. Breingan, Blossom, 4 years, and Duke, 5 years —Ist prize. A. R >bb, Bay Mare, 4 years, and Gi e Alare, 4 years—2nd prize. W. King, Iron Grey Gelding, 5 years. Rock, and Grey Gelding, aged, Duke —commended. CATTLE. Judges—Messrs. Nobbis, Giblin and J. N. Williams. BULLS. Sub Class, No. V. E. Cameron, Bull, aged, by Crusader—--Ist prize J. B. Poynter—2nd prize. 'heifer CALVES. Sub Class, No. VII. Cameron, 2 heifers, strawberry and red and white, by Cardinal—lst aud 2ud prize. COWS. Sub Class, No. X. R. Thelwall, Roan Cow, aged, Kate.—lst prize. FAT BULLOCKS. Sub Class No. XII. R. Thelwall, 1 white and 1 red and white Bullock— lst prize. SH EEP— LONG WOOLS. Rams—Sub Class, No. I. J. B. Poynter—lst and 2nd prize. Sub Class, No. If. J. B. Poynter—lst and 2nd prize, commended. Sub Class, No 111. J. B. Poynter—lst prize. Davis —highly commended. S. Parsons —commended. Sub Class, No. IV. J. P. Poynter—Champion, second best. Sub Class, No. V. J. B. Poynter—lst and 2nd prize. Sub Class, No VI. J. B. Poynter—lst and second prize. Sub Class, No. VII. J. B. Poynter—lst and 2nd prize. Sub Class, No. VIII. J. P. Poynter—Champion, second best. Sub Class, No. IX. J. B. Poynter—lst prize. Sub Class No. X. R. Thelwall, 5 fat wethers—lst prize. CROSS-BREDS, Sub Class, No. I. Smith—lst prize. Parsons—highly commended. Smith—commended. Sub Class, No. 11. J. B. Poynter—lst prize. Sub Class, No. 111. J. B. Poynter—lst prize. Sub Class No. IV, S. Parsons—lst prize. Sub Class, No. V. S. Parsons—lst prize. BARLEY. Mr. Brunt —Ist prize. CHEESE. Messrs Johnson—lst prize. 2nd prize, butter. STRAWBERRIES. Turner and Smith, —lst and 2nd prize. TILES. Mr. Hepburn—-Ist prize. #*# We have given above all the decisions that it is possible to arrive at from ihe extremely vague documents before us, the Judges’decisions seeming to differ so very materially from the rough entries of the Society's Secretary.
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume III, Issue 320, 30 October 1875, Page 2
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