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Southland Times, Issue 1047, 30 October 1868, Page 3

Agricultural and Pastoral Show ' LONG-WOOLLED. 5. Best Ram (other than Leicester). — lßt prize, silver medal, value £3 ; 2nd ditto, £1 ; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. ' 6. Best two-tooth Ram.— lst prize, £2; 2nd ditto, £1 j 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. 7. Best Pen of Ewes (not less than three), that have nursed lambs this season, — Ist prize, silver medal, value £3 ; 2nd ditto, £1 ; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. 8. Best Pen of two-tooth Ewes (nqt less than three). — Ist prize, silver medal, value £3 ; 2nd ditto, £1 j 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. MEEtffO. 9. Best Ram. — Ist prize, Bilver medal value £3 j 2nd ditto, £1 ; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. 10. Best two-tooth Ram. — Ist prize, £2; 2nd ditto, £1 ; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. 11. Best Pen of Ewes (not less than three). — 1 Ist prize, silver medal, value £3 ; 2nd ditto, £1 ; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. 12. Best Pen of two- tooth Ewes (not less than I three).— lst prize, £2j 2nd ditto, £1; 3rd 1 ditto, honorary certificate. PAT SHEEP. 13. Best Pen of Fat Wethers (not less than five), of any cross.—Prize, £1. PIGS. CLASS. 1. Best Boar, large breed, any age. — Ist prize, £2; 2nd ditto, £1; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. 2. Best Sow, large breed, any age. — Ist prize, i £2 ; 2nd ditto, £1 ; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. 3. Best Boar, small breed, any age. — Ist prize, £2; 2nd ditto, £1; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. • 4. Best Sow, small breed, any age.- — Ist prize, £2 j 2nd ditto, £1; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. 5. Best Fat Pig, showing the most weight and symmetry. — Ist prize, £2; 2nd ditto, £1; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. POULTRY. Best Spanish Cock and two Hens.— lst prize, £1 j 2nd ditto, 10s j 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. Best Dorking Cock and two Hens. — Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd ditto, 10s ; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. Best Scotch Grey Cock and two Hens. — Ist prize, £1 '; . 2nd ditto, 10s ; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. Best Game Cock and two Hens. — Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd ditto, 10s j 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. Best Bantam Cock and two hens. — Ist prize, ; £1 ; 2nd ditto, 10s ; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. Best Cock and two Hens of any other breed.— Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd ditto, 10s ; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. Best Turkey C?ck and two Hens.— lst prize, £1 ; 2nd ditto, 10s j 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. Best Gander and two Geese. — Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd ditto, 10s ; 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. Best Aylesbury Drake and two Ducks. — Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd ditto, 10s j 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. Best Drake and two Ducks of any other breed. — Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd ditto, 10s j 3rd ditto, honorary certificate. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. £All exhibits are to be the honajide produce of -the exhibitor, and the article of cheeso untasted/J CHEESE. Best pair Cheeses (old). — Ist prize, 30s j 2nd ditto, 15s.Best pair Cheeses (new). — Ist prize, 30s j 2nd ditto, 15s. Best Fresh Butter.— lst prize, 30s; 2nd ditto, 15s. Best Potted Butter, in jars. — Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd ditto, 15s. Best Salt Butter, in jars. — Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd ditto, 15s. IMPLEMENTS. Any implements adapted to the Agricultural requirements of the colony, that may be exhibited will, should they be considered meritorious, be awarded prizes. In alloting prizes for this class, workmanship, utility, and cheapness will be considered. Special prizes will be given for such as may be of Provincial manufacture. BYE-LAWS AND REGULATIONS : 1. All Stock shown must be bona fide the property of the Exhibitor or his Principal. 2. Entries in writing must be lodged with . the Secretary three clear days before the day of show, when the Ticket will be given, stating the class in which the entry is made; which ticket the person in charge of the animals or articles intended for exhibition must produce at the gate, in order to show in what position, the Exhibts. are to' be placed. 3. An entrance-fee will be charged to competitors on each exhibit, at the rate of 5 per cent, on the amount of the first prize in the class in which the entry is made. • . • . 4. On payment of the annual subscription for the year ending 30th September, 1869, a card will be given, bearing the Member's name, which shall admit himtoallthe Society's exhibitions during year . ■ * . 5. All Implements, Machinery, &c., must be placed in the Show Yards before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 25th November, and all live stock before 9 a.m. of Thursday, 26th November, except Horses, which must be in the yard by half-past 9 a.m. Note. — Intending Competitors are particularly requested to observe the latest date fixed for the reception of Entires, that the " Entry Ticke*" must be produced with each lot at the gates of the Show Yard, and also that no animal or article will be received for exhibition in the Yards after the dates and hours specified, as the rules having reference to these matters will be strictly enforced ; except in cases where it can be proved to the satisfaction of the Committee, that it was the result of circumstances over which the intending Exhibitor had no control. 6- One man will be allowed in charge of each lot if necessary. 7. The Public will be admitted to the Yards from 11 to 12 o'clock on Thursday, the 26th November, (i.e., during the adjudication of the Prizes), on payment of Two Shillings and Sixpence ; after that time at One Shilling. Gates close at 7 p.m. 8. No person will be permitted to make any drawings of Stock, Machinery, &c, without the consent of the owner obtained through the Secretary. < 9. Any implement adapted to the agriculture of the Colony, which may be brought forward shall receive a prize if considered meritorious. In awarding prizes for implements, workmanship, utility, and cheapness will be considered. 10. The Judges are empowered to withhold the prizes in any department in which there is not sufficient merit. Their decision in all cases to be final. 11. Any prize awarded shall be considered to have lapsed if not applied for within twelve months from date of award. 12. No animal or article can be removed from the Show Yards before 5 o'clock p.m. of Thursd ay, 26th November. 13. All lExhibitorß of Stock will be required to provide their own forage. 14. No animal of any herd, with regard to which there may be any suspicion of disease, will be knowingly received at the yards, and owners will, if necessary, be required to make a declaration as to whether their herd has been diseased within six months prior to the day of the Show. 1 5. JH o animal gaining a first prize can compete again in any other class. J. J. HAM, Secretary.