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Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 351, 5 March 1861, Page 2

FOR THE WAIRAU, landing cargo at Bonlder Bank and Blenheim, the celebrated fast-sailing cutter GRACE DARLING, Childs, Master (now hourly expected) will sail for the above port tun days after arrival. For freight, apply to JOHN SYMONS AND CO. Nelson, March sth. 287 TJX)R THE WAIRAU.—The BARGE •* HOPE will sail for the above port TO-MORROW, "Wednesday, 6th March, 1861. For freight, apply to 2SO MORRISON AND SCLANDERS. .ESSRS. NASH AND SCAIFE will sell by public auction at the? Star and Garter, Richmond, TO-MORROW, Wednesday, at Twelve o'clock, certain articles which, for the convenience of snle, have been removed to the Star and Garter, consisting of— Household Furniture, Dairy Utensils, Seeds, Hops, Pictures, Hooks, &c, &c. The above articles will be sold without reserve, as the owner is about to visit England. 293 RICHMOND CATTLE FAIR. MESSRS- NASH AND SCAIFE will -L'-A attend the Cattle Fair at Richmond, on WEDGES DA Y. when they will hold an auction of CATTLE, HORSES, and other stock. 294 MESSRS. NASH AND SCAIFE WILL SELL BY AUCTION AT THEIIi WAREHOUSE, BRIDGE-STREET, SUNDRY GOODS, EVERY SATURDAY, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. *9 POSITIVE and PEREMPTORY SALE of the Paddle STEAMER RAPID. By order of the Executors of the late Edward Salamon, of Sydney. MESSRS. J. LEVIEN AND CO. having received positive orders to sell the STEAMER RAPID, as she now lie?, with all her Sails, Anchors, spare Gear, and one s lendid Life Boat, will submit the name to pubic competition, at their new duction rooms, corner of Bridge and Trafalgar streets, on MOND.v Y. the 11th oi March, at half-past One, p.m. The Upset lYice will be £300. Her inventory, together with all certificates, can be j seen on application at' their office. I Terms cash, on fall of hammer. 296 rVO PAINTERS.—Wanted a good hand. -*- Apply to 285 STALLAKD AND MILLS. [A CARD.] MRS. BARTON (late Miss Sharpe), DRESSMAKER, Brook-street. 193 A GRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.— ■**■ The SHOW of LIVE STOCK and AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE will take place on FRIDAY April 5, on the Richmond Cattle Fair Ground, when the following Prizes will be offered for competition :— CLASS A. | For the best Entire Draught Horse, above three years j old—first prize, £5; second prize, £2 ; third prize, honorary certificate. For Entire Horses, best adapted for the production of weight-carrying Hacks—first prize, £4; second prize, £2. For the best Entire Draught Colts, under three years old— first prize, £3 ; second prize, honorary certifi- ( cate. j For the best Draught Geldings—first prize, £2 ; second prize, honorary certificate. I For the best Draught Colts, under three years old— I first prize, £2 ; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best Draught Colts, under two years old— first prize, £1 ; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best. Draught Colts, under one year old—first prize, £2 ; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best Draught Maies, above three years old— first prize, £4 ; second prize, £2 ; third prize, honorary certificate. For the best Draught Fillies, under three years old— fi st prize, £2 ; second prize, honorary certificate. Frr tlie best. Draught Fillies-, under two years old— first prize, £2; second prize, honorary certificate. Fir the best Draught Fillies, under one year old— first prize. £1 ; second prize, honorary certificate. F>rf he !"■; t Entire Pony—a prize of £2. For the best Tony Mare—a prize of £1. CLASS B. For the best Bulls—first prize, £3 ; second prize, £2; third prize, £1. For the best Yearling Bulls—first prize, £2 ; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best Cows, in mi.k—first prize, £3; second prize, £2 ; third prize, honorary certificate. For-the best Cows, not in milk—first prize, £2 ; second prize, honorary certificate. For i he best Heifers, under two years old—first prize, £I : .>econd prize, honorary certificate. For the be.-t pair of Working Bullocks—Srst prize, £2; second prize, £1. CLASS C. For Ihe best Ranis—first prize, £3; Second prize, £2; third priz'l, £1. For the best pen of Five Ewes—first prize, £o: second prize, .£2 ; third prize, £1. j For the best pen of Five Lambs, under one year old— fir.-t prize, £l : second prize, honorary certificate. CLASS D. For tho best Boars—first prize, £2; second prize, I honorary certificate. For the best Sows, with or without Litter—first prize, £2; second ptize. honorary certificate. CLASS E. For the Vest Cock and pair of Hens—first prize, £1; second pri/.e, 155.; third prize, 10s. For tic best Gander and pair of common Geesefirst prize, £\ : scond prize. 10s. For tlie best Drake and pair of 'Ducks—first prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s. For the best Turkey Cock and riair of Hens—first prize, /j! ; second prize, 10-*. CLASS F. Agricultural Produce. For the best sack of Wheat—first prize, £3; second prize, £2 : third prize, £1. For the best, _aek of Barley—first prize, £2; second prize, .iX; third prize, honorary certificate. For the best sack of Oats—first prize £2; second prize, £1 ; third prize, honorary certificate. For the best sack of Pease —first prize, £1; second prize, honorary certificate. [Of these grains the exhibitors may show one sack, but must posess at least ten bushels of the same quality, and produce the same to the judges if required.] For the best sample of flops—first prize, £l; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best three bushels of Rye Grass Seed—first prize, £i : second prize, 10s. For the best fifty pounds of Timothy Gra3s seed—first prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s. For the best three bushels of Cocksfoot Beed—first prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s. For the best sack of Swedish Turnips—a prize of £1. For the best sack of other Turnips—a prize of £1. For the best of Mansjold Wurtzel—a prize of £1. For tlie best sack of Carrots—a prize of £\ . For the best srek of early Potatoes—first prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s. For the best sack of late Potatoes—first priae, £1; second prize," 1 (Is. For the best fifty-six pound of Cheese—first prize, £2 ; second prize, £1 ; third prize, honorary certificate. For the best firkin of Salt Butter—first prize, £1 ;' second prize, 10s. For the best six pounds of fresh butter—first prize, £l ; second prize, 10s, Prizes for Agricultural Implements and Machinery as before-advertised, will be given at the next Ploughing ilrttch. All Horse Stock which are to be exhibited must be bridled, except the foals of the year. The Stewards will receive entries for the exhibition of Stock and Produce until Twelve o'clock, noon, on the day of the Show. _ For at tides not considered meritorious by the Judges, no prizes will be awarded. The Committee of Management earnestly solicit all parties having Stock and Produce, which they may deem worthy of exhibition, to submit it for competition and public inspection. FEDOR KELLING, 3$V U<awwy j^oretwy.