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Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 360, 5 April 1861, Page 2

$ttfo ;pferfantmk FOR MOTUPIPI~and WAITAPU.— The favorite Schooner AUSTRALIAN MAID, Groat Master, will sail for the above ports THIS (Friday) EVENING. For'freight or passage apply to W. WILKIE, 444 Bridge-street. ESSRS. NASH AND SCAIFE WILL SELL BY AUCTION AT THEIR WARRHOTJ3E. BRIDGE-STREET, SUNDRY GOODS, EVERY SATURDAY, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. 4 CALE OF CROPS AT WAIMEAEAST.—Notice is hereby given that the CROPS of HAY, OATS, and PEAS, now being on the premiss of Mrs. KITE, at Waimea-East, will be aold by Public Auction, by the undersigned, on FRIDAY, the sth instant, at 12 o'clock at noon, precisely. ALFRED HELPS, 445 Bailiff of the District Court of Nelson. THIS BAY. A GRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.— -*•*- The SHOW of LIVE STOCK and AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE will take place on FRIDAY, NEXT, 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 old-first prize, £5; second prize, £2 ; third prizes honorary certificate. For Entire Horses, best adapted for the production of weight-carrying Hacks—first prize, £4 ; second prize, £3. For the best Entire Draught Colts, under three years old—first prize, £3; second prize, hon irary certificate. For the best Drought Geldings—first prize, £2; second prize, honorary certificate. Fjor the best Draught Colts, under three years old— first prize, £2; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best Draught Colts, under two years old— first prize. £2; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best Draught Colts, under one year old—first prize, £l ; second prize, honoraiy certificate. For the best Draught Mares, above three years old— first prize, £4; second prize, £2; third prize, honorary certificate. For the nest weight-carrying Saddle Mares—first prize, £3 ; second prize, £1. For the best Draught Fillies, under three years oldfirst prize, i€ 2; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best Draught Fillies, under two years old— first prize, £2 ; second prize, honorary certificate. Eor the best Draught Fillies, under one year old— first prize, £1 ; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best Entire Pony—a prize of £2. For the best Pony 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, honoraiy certificate. Eor the best Cows, in milk—first prize, £3 ; second prize, £2 ; thiid prize, honorary certificate. For the best Cows, not in ruilk—first prize, £2; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best Heifers, under two years old—first prize, £2 ; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best pair of Working Bullocks—first prize, £2 ; second prize, £1. CLASS C. For the best Rams—first prize, £3; Second prize, £2 ; third prize, £1. For the best pen of Five Ewes—first prize, £3 ; second prize, £2 ; third prize, £1. For the best pen of Five Lambs, under one year old— first prize, £1; second prize, honorary certificate, CLASS D. For the best Bonrs—first prize, £2; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best Sows, with or without Litter—first prize, £2, second prize, honorary certificate. i CLASS B. ! For the best Cock and pair of Hens—first prize, £1 ; second prize, 15s. ; third prize, 10s. For the best Gander and pair of common Geese— first prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s. For the best Drake and pair of Ducks—first prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s. For the best Turkey Cock and pair of Hens—first prize, £1 ; second prize, 103. CLASS F. Agricultural Produce. ■ For the best sack of Wheat—first prize, £3; second prize, £2: third prize, £1. For the best sack of Barlej'— first prize, £2 ; second prize, £1 ; third prize honorary certificate. For tho-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 possess at least ten bushels of the same quality and produce the same to the judges if required] For the best sample of Hops—first prize, £\ ; second prize, honorary certificate. For the best three bushels of Rye Grass Seed—first prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s. For the best fifty pounds of Timothy Gra3s seed—first prize, £\ ; second prize, 10s. For the best three bushels of Cocksfoot seed—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 Mangold Wurtzel—a prize of £]. For the best sack of Carrots—a prize of £1 . For the best sack of early Potatoes—first prize, £1; second prize, 10a. For the best Fnck of late Potatoes—first prize, £\ ; second prize, 10.?.' For the best fifty-six pounds of Cheese—first prize £2 ; second prize, jgl ; 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, £1 ; second prize, 10s. Prizes for Agricultural Implements and Machinery as before advertised, v/ill be given at the next Ploughing Match. 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 articles 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, 326 Honorary Secretary. AOSICUITUttAXi ASSOCIATION. MEMBERS of the above A-sociation are required' to PAY their SUBSCRIPTION on or before the sth instant, or they will forleif. their membership. Non-subscribers have to pay the following Entrance Fees for exhibiting any Stock or produce:— £ s. d. For every Entire Horse .. .. 010 0 For every Bull 0 5 0 For every Mare.. .. .. ..050 For every Ram and pen of Ewes, each 0 2 6 For every Boar and every Sow, each.. 0 2 6 For every lot of Poultry .. .. -0 2 6 For any other Beast .. .. .. 0 2 6 For every article of Agricultural Produce ..026 FEDOR KELLING, 458 Hon. Secretary. npO BE SOLD OR LET.—That SHOP -*- and HOUSE, in Bridge-street, at present in the occupation of Mr. J. C. Sharland. Possession on the Ist May next. For further particulars apply to G. HOOPER AND CO., Nelson Brewery. Nelson, 4th April, 1861. 441 rSBBMASONS' HAIL, NELSON. "p^OR SALE, by private contract, the •*- above property, situated in Trafalgar-street north, having a frontage thereto of 27 feet. Part of the purchase money may remain on mortgage. For fuither pavticulats apply to JNO. PERCY, Secretary. Southern Star Lodge, Nelson, A{>vi| Bnd, 18§i, 429