THE TIMARU SHOW.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1168, 1 November 1883, Page 2

THE TIMA RU SHOW.

President: A W Wright, Esq ; Vice President : R H Rhodes, Esq, junr; Treasurer; Robert Stewart, Esq ; Committee of Management: Messrs F Archer, W F Alpin, W Baifour, R A Barker, J Campbell; W W Cartwright, R Davie. E Elwortby, Hy Ford, A Grant, Wm Gunn, Jff\ Bardie, Wm Moody, R McKay. J 0 McKerrow, D McLaren. A C Pringle, R R Pitt, W S Raine, J S Rutherford, M Studliolme. Wm Stevenson, John Talhot, L Walker; Secretary F W Stubbs ; Ground Committee : Messrs A W Wright, U Ford, J 0 McKerrow, and W Moody. The annual show held under the auspices of the Tiraaru Agricultural and " Pastoral Association came off yesterday. The day was fine and the attendance was large, but not so numerous as on previeus years. We shall give a more detailed account of the show in our next issue. The following is the prize list : SHEEP. Certificates of Merit will be given instead of Cups, for the highest number of Points in the various classes, for which Points will count as before. The sum of 20s and 10a will be given as first and second prizes respectively, in eyery class. The Judges will commend the third best exhibit, if thought worthy. MERINO (a) HOUSED AND CLOTHED Judges ; Messrs A D Johnston (Kaihiku), James Holmes (Wyndhom) and J H Davison (Su Lsanords) Class 2—For the two Lest rams, under 18 months ; 3 entries. Ist and 2nd piizee, Joseoh Pearson Class 3—For the best ram above 18 months ; 1 entry. No award Class 4—For the best ram, under 18 months ; 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Joseph Pearson Class 6- For the two best ewes, under 18 months ; 3 entries, Ist and 2nd prizes, Joseph Pearson Class B—For the best ewe under 18 montns ; 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Joseph Pearson Class9—For the best pen of 5 rams, under 18 months ; 1 entry. Highly commended,Joseph Pearson Class 10—For the best pen of 5 owes, under 18 months ; 1 entry. Ist prize, Joseph Beamon MERINO (b) GRASS-FED Class 12—For the two best rams, above 18 months old ; 6 entries. Ist prize, N.Z. and A. Land Co, Levels ; 2nd, R H Rhodes ; 3rd, L Walker Class 13— For the two best rams, under 18 months ; 5 entries. Ist prize, E Elwortby ; 2nd, R H Rhodes, jun ; 3rd, N.Z. and A. Land Co, Levels Class 14—For the best ram above IS months ; 8 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Co, Levels ; 3rd, R H Rhodes, jnn Class 15—For the best ram, under 18 months ; 7 ehtries. Ist prize, N.Z. and A. Land Co, Levels ; 2nd, E Elwortby; 3rd, RH Rhodes Class 16—For the two best ewes, above 18 months; 8 entries, let, 2nd and 3rd prizes, R H Rhodes Class 17—For the two best Ewes, under 18 months; 7 entries. Ist and 2nd orizos. R H Rhodes; 3rd, N.Z. and A. Land Co, Levels Ch ss 18-For the best ewe, above 18 months; 10 entries. Ist prize, R H Rhodes ; 2nd and 3rd, A Grant Class 19—For the best ewe, under 18 months ; 9 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes,. R H Rhodes, junr. ; 3rd, N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels Class 20—For the best pen of 5 rams, under 18 months ; 4 entries. Ist.prize, E Elwortby; 2nd, N.Z. and A. Land Co, Levels Class 21--For the best pen of 5 ewes* under 18 months ; 4 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Co, Levels; commended, C G Tripp Class 22—For the best ewes, above 18 months, with lambs at foot ; 6 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, R H Rhodes, junr ; 3rd, N.Z. and A. Co, Levels LEICESTER Judges : Messrs J Mcßeatli (Cliria4ehurch)i C H DouHing (Coldstream)* and P‘ Elder (Christchurch) Class 23—For the two beat rams, above* 18 months; 2 entries., Ist, prize, N.Z-

and A. Land 00, Pareora; 2nd, A Murdoch Class 24—For the two beat rams, under ’ 18 months; 4 entries. Ist prize, N. Z, and A. Land Co, Pareora; 2ud, A Murdoch ; commended, N.Z, and A. Land Co, Pareora V Class 25—For the best ram. above 18 months; 4 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, NZ. and A. Land Co, Pareora; highly commenden, A Murdoch Class 26—For the best ram, under 18 months ; 4 entries. Ist prize, N.Z, and A. Land Co, Pareora; 2nd and commended, A Murdoch Class 27—For the two best ewes, above 18 months, with lambs at fool; 3 entries. Island 2nd prizes and commended, N.Z. : and A. Land Co, Pareora Class 28—For the two best ewes, under 18 months ; 3 entries. Ist prize, A Murdoch; 2nd and highly commended, N.Z. and A, Laud Co, Pareora Class 29—For the best ewe above 18 months; Sentries. Ist and-2nd prizes and highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Go, Pareora Class 30 —For the best ewe, under 18 months; 4 entries, Ist prize, N.Z. and : A. Land Co, Pareora ; 2nd, A Murdoch ; i, highly commended and commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co, Pareora LINCOLN Judges : Messrs J Grigg (Longbeach), M Stud holme (Waimate) and Jas Johns (Styx) Class 32—Eor the two best rams, under r 18 months; 1 entry. No award Class 33—For the best ram, above 18 months ; 2 entries. 2nd prize, James King Class 34—For the best ram, under 18 months ; 1 entry. No award Class 35—For the two best ewes, above 18 months, with lambs at foot; 1 entry. Ist prize, James King Class 37—For the best ewe. above 18 months; 1 entry. No award Class 38—For the best ewe, under 18 months; I entry. Ist prize, James King ROMNEY MARSH Judges : Messrs J Mcßeath (Christchurch) C H Douding (Coldstream) and P Elder (Christchurch) Class 40— For the two best rams, under 18 months; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Co, Levels Clase 42—For the best ram, under 18 months ; 2 entries, Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Co, Levels Class 43- For the two best ewes, above 18 months, with lambs at foot; 2 entries i lst and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land 00. ■ Levels Class 44—For the two best ewes, under 18 months ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Co, Levels Class 45—For the best ewe, above 18 months; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, ■N.Z. and A. Land 00, Levels CROSS BREDS, Judges : Messrs J Mcßeath (Christchurch), H Bonding (Coldstream) and P Eldei (Christchurch) Class 46—For the best ewe, under 18 moiiths ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land 00, Levels Cla'fls 47—For the five best crossbred ewe I’ioggets, by any pure long-woolled ram, o tit of merino ewes (only first cross); exhibit w most state breed ; 1 entry. No award Class dß—For the five best crossbred ewe hoggets, by any pure merino ram, out , of crossbred or long-woolled ewes; - breeder to state grade of ewes; 1 entry., . No award KAf WETHERS Class 49~F0r the ten best fat merino wethers; 1 entry. Ist prize, William Grant , , Class 50—For the ten best fat crossbred wethers of any age ; 3 entries. Ist jirize, William Grant; 2nd Andrew Grant EXTRA EXHIBITS W Postlethwaite, J-bred rams, highly commended CATTLE The sura of £1 and 10s will be given -for first and second prizes respectively,-Im* ' every class,, The judges will commend the third best exhibit if thought worthy SHORTHORNBD. Judges: Messrs Thos Brydom (Dunedin), H Carswell (Invercargill) and Jas Guild (Temuka) Class 51—For the beat bull of any age; S entries. Ist prize, Fleming and Headley Class 54—For the best bull calved since Ist January, 1882; 1 entry. Ist prize, A Perry Class 55 —For the bast cow of ’any agein milk or in calf ; 1 entry. Ist prize, A Percy Clasas6—For the best heifer calved since Ist July, 1879 ; 1 entry. let prize, A Perry • Class 58—For the beat heifer calved since Ist July, 1881; 1 entry, Ist prize, A Pwry , , Class 59—For the best heifer calved since ,Ist January, 1882 ; 3 entries. Ist , and 2nd prizes and highly commended, A Perry AYRSHIRE Judges : Messrs Jas Gemraell (Maheno) and Jaa Reid (Waiuui) Class 64—For the best bull of any age ; 2 entries. Ist prize, John Forrester, ■Oliver Twist; 2nd, W R Clark Class 65—For the best bull calved since Ist July, 1881; 2 entries. Ist prize, John Forrester, Dandelion ; 2nd, W R Clark Class 66 For the best bull calved since Ist July, 1882 ; 3 entries’. Ist and 2nd prizes, WR Clarke ; highly commended, John Forrester, Young Douglas , Class 67—For the best cow of any age, in milk or in calf ; 2 ientries. Ist prize, , W R Clark ; 2nd, John Goldie Class 68-For the best heifer calved since Ist July. 1881; 2 entries. Ist prize, John Goldie ; 2nd, W R Clarke Class 69—For (he best heifer calved since Ist July,Ußß2 ; 3 entries. Ist add 2nd prizes, W R Clarke; highly commended, John Goldie Class 70—For the best dairy cow of any breed, vide rule 12 ; 1 entry. No award FAT CATTLE Class 72—For the best fat steer ; 1 entry. Ist prize. William Grant HORSES The sums of £2 and £l, as first and ■second prizes respectively, will be given an every class of horses. The Judges will -commend the Ihird best exhibit if thought 1 worthy

DRAUGHT HORSES Judges: Messrs W Boag (Christchurch), Jas Gough, (Christchurch) and Samuel Young (Tuieri) Class 73- For the best purebred entire horse ; 5 entries. Ist prize, and champion Robert Matthews, Young Wellington; highly commended Robert Matthews, Strathmore Class 75—For the best purebred mare ; 3 entries. Ist prize, John Goldie Class 76—For the best entire borso ; 4 entries. Ist prize, Robert Matthews, Young Wellington ; 2nd, Robert Davie. Luck’s All ; highly commended, Robert Matthews, Strathmore ; commended, Keon and Finlayson, Sir Arthur Gordon Class 78—For the best entire horse foaled since Ist July, 1881; 4 entries. .Ist prize, Thomas Mee, Springback ; 2nd, Robert Matthews Class 79—For the best entire horse foaled since July, 1882 ; 1 entry, Ist prize, John Miller, black colt Class 80—For the best gelding; 4 entries. Ist prize, Rees Thomas, Prince ; 2nd, James Wilkinson ; highly commended, J Bradshaw. Dick ; commended, A Perry, Prince Class 83—For the best mare in foal, or with foal at foot ; 3 entries. Ist prize, Andrew Martin ; 2nd, John Goldie Class 84—For the best dry mare ; I entry. - Ist prize Robert Matthews, Violet Class 85—For the best filly foaled since July Ist, 1880; 6 entries. Ist prize, William Stevenson, 2nd, Robert Davie, light bay ; commended, McGovenn and Hardy Class 86—For the best filly foaled since July Ist, 1881; 8 entries. Ist prize, Robert Mathews, Queen of the Bankers ; 2nd, William Stevenson ; commended, Robert Mathews, bay filly Class 87—For the best filly foaled since since July Ist 1882 ; 3 entries. Ist prize, A Perry, Duchess ; 2nd A Perry, Countess ; commended, A Perry, Rose Class 89 —For the best brood mare with two of, her progeny ; 2 entries. Ist prize, Robert Mathews, Violet; 2ud, A Perry, Kate Mr Robert Davie’s Prize of £2 10s for the best Yearling Draught Filb’ by any Sire. Prizetaker, A Perry Mr Robert Davie’s Prize of £2 10s for the best Pair of Draught Fillies by any Sire, the property of one owner. Prizetaker, A Perry

OTHER HORSES. Judges : Messrs J Theyer (Kingaborough) and Fred. Cotton (Christchurch) Class 90—For the best thoroughbred stallion ; 4 entries. Ist prize, O Matthews, Betrayer; 2nd, R H Pearpoint, Jangler Class 91 —For the best thoroughbred brood mare ; 1 entry. Ist prize, Andrew Grant CJla& 94—For the best hackney or coaching stallion ; 6 entries. Ist prize, Charles Nicholson, Vingt-et-une ; 2nd, G H Thompson, Cotherstone; highly commended, Michael Mazo, Bobbie Burns Class 95—For the best hackney colt or filly fooled since July Ist, 1881 ;1 entry. 2nd prize, H E Smith, grey filly Class 96—For the best roadster or hack of any age, rnare or gelding, up to list weight, to be shown in saddle and ridden; 8 entries Ist prize, M J Godby, Johnstone’s Luggage ; 2nd, George Lawrie, Dannie Class 97—For the best Roadster or Hack of any age, rnare or gelding up to 14st weight, to be shown in saddle and ridden; 12 entries. Ist prize, George Butters, Jack ; 2nd, A E Cox, Tramp ; highly commended, Robert Rutherford, Magic ; commended, W S Lindsay, Colonel Class 98—For the best lady’s hack, to be shown in side-saddle and ridden with skirt; 4 entries. 2nd prize, Angus Macdonald, Brilliant Class 99—For the best boy’s pony, mare or gelding, not above 13 bands and thoroughty quiet to ride, to be shown in saddle and ridden; Sentries. Ist prize, Andrew Martin ; 2nd, E Elworthy Class 100—For the best boy’s pony, mare or gelding, under 14 hands, and thoroughly quiet to ride, to be shown in saddle and ridden ; 5 entries, Ist prize, A Mclntosh, Polly; 2nd, E Elworthy; highly commended, W D Perry, Huntress Class 103—For the best single-harness horse, over 15 hands ;5 entries. Ist prize, A Perry, Marquis ; 2nd, A M Clarke, Eclipse; highly commended, R A Chisholm Class 104—lor the best pair of buggy horses, the property of one owner ; 1 entry. Ist prize, James King Class 106—For the best pony entire borso, under 14 hands ; 1 entry. 2nd -prize, Robert Elms, Tom Thumb Class 107—For the best cob, mare or gelding, not exceeding 15 hands, to be shown,; in saddle and ridden; 7 entries. Ist prize, A E Cox, Potnpey j 2nd, Harry Bristol, Piper ; highly commended, Hany Bristol, Bobbie Burns PIGS. Judges —Messrs J W McLeish and T W Leslie (Timaru), and Joseph Hayden (Prebb’eton) The sums of £1 and 10s were given in the following classes as first and second prizes; the judges commended the third when thought worthy. BERKSHIRE Class 109—For the best boar over 12 months old; 2 entries. Ist prize, C Bourne ; 2nd, William Bong, junr Class 110—For the best boar under 12 ‘months old ; 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A Perry Class 111—For the best sow over 12 months old. with litter of pigs or in pig ; ,5 entries. Ist prize, A Perry; 2nd, C Bourne Class 132—For the best sow under 12 months old; 3 entries. Ist, 2nd and highly commended, N.Z. Meat Preserving Co ANY OTHER BREED. Class 116—Best breeding sow over 12 months old, with litter of pigs ; 1 entry. No award POULTRYJudges Messrs Thomas Wadsworth (Orari) and Henry Cooksin (Timaru) Class 122—For the best pen of two ducks, any breed ; 2 entries. Ist prize, R Stansell; 2nd, Mrs R Dawe Class 122—For the best pen of two Dorking fowls; 1 entry. 2nd prize, James Petrie Cbm* 126- For the best pen of two Hamburg fowls ; 1 entry. Ist prize, James Petrie Class 128—For the best pen of two Houdan fowls; 1 entry.. ‘lst prize,. P Stratford

C.ass 129—For the best pen of two Game fowls j 2 entries, Ist and 2nd prizes, P Stratford DOGS. Judges : Messrs Adams D Jchnston (Kaibikn), James Holmes (Wyudham), J H Davison (St Leanords). Class 131—Best smooth collie sheep dog or slut; 1 entry. 2nd prize, Win. Boag, junr Class 132—Best rough collie dog or slut; 5 entries. Ist prize, A Jackson,; 2nd, Kinmmont

IMPLEMENTS

Judges •. Messrs K P Gray (Temuka), J W Hardie (Waimate), and Andrew Martin (Otaio).

Class 133—For the best and cheapest single-furrow plough of any make : 2 entries. Ist prize, Reid and Gray Class 134—For the best and cheapest double-furrow plough ; 7 entries. Ist prize, Reid and Gray ; 2nd, P and D Duncan

Class 135—For the best and cheapest three-furrow plough ; I entry. Commended, Reid and Gray Class 136—Best turn-wrist plough ; I entry. Commended, Reid and Gray Class 137 -For the best sub-soil plough, or any combination ; 3 entries. Ist prize, Reid and Gray

Class 138—For the best and cheapest set of lined harrows ; 3 entries. Ist prize, R Wilkin and Co, price £ll 2s 6d ; 2nd, Reid and Gray Class 139—For the best and cheapest set of Disc harrows ; 4 entries, Ist prize, P and D Duncan ; commended, Reid and Gray Class 140—For the best and cheapest set chain harrows ; 1 entry. Commended, Reid and Gray

Class 141—For the best and cheapest grubber and scarifier ; 2 entries. Ist prize, ReM and Gray Class 142- For the best and cheapest drill for corn and seed ; 3 entries. Ist prize, Reid and Gray

Class 143—For the best broadcast sowing machine, for grain, turnip and grass, combined ; 3 entries Ist prize, Reid and Gray ; 2nd, Pand D Duncan Class 144—For the best grass sowing machine ; 1 entry. Commended, Reid and Gray Class 145—For the best reaping machine ; I entry. No award , Class 147—For the best reaping and binding machine ; 8 entries. The Judges in this class declined to make an award but recommended the Association to hold a trial during the harvest and give the prize to ene adjudged the best

Class 148—For the best and cheapest farm cart ; 3 entries. Ist prize. William Carston, heavy dray ; 2nd, John Craig Class 151—For the best corn crasher or bruiser; 2 entries. Ist prize, R Wilkin and Co

Class 152—For the best and cheapest chaffcntter ; 1 entry, Commended, Reid and Gray Class 155—For the best and cheapest double buggy; 1 entry. Commended, Evans, Granli and Dooley Class 156- For the best and cheapest single buggy ; 1 entry. Ist prize, Evans, Grand! and Dooley Class 157 -For the best and cheapest two-wheeled dog cart; 1 entry. Ist prize, Evans, Grandi and Dooley Class 158—For the best and cheapest light Arnericrn express waggon ; 1 entry. No award Class 159—For the best churn ; 2 entries. Ist prize, R Wilkiuand Co EXTRA EXHIBIT. Evans, Grandi and Dooley, phaeton. Commended EXTRA EXHIBITS. The following exhibits were all highly commended : Reid and Gray, set 17ft flexible tripod harrows Reid and Gray, Bft 24-inch mixed Cambridge roller, and for sowing turnips or rape seed Reid and Gray, Bft 24-iuch plain Cambridge roller, and fitted for sowing grass and grain seed Reid and Gray, No. 2 chaffcutter Reid and Gray, No. 3 chaffcutter Reid and Gray, No, 4 chaffcutter Reid and Gray, set 4-horae ropes, blocks, swingletrees, complete Reid and Gray, set 4-horse single block and chain

Reid and Gray, set 4-horse 4-pulley blocks and long chains Reid and Gray, 2-horse-powor and intermediate motion

Reid and Gray, cheese press Reid and Gray, sample twine for self binders

Reid and Gray, horse hoe and drill plough combined Reid and Gray, 13 straining brackets DAIRY PRODUCE,

Judges : Messrs James Austin (Orari), B Hibbard, Sen., (Timaru) and A Carter (Makikihi).

Class 161—For the best 31bs fresh butter ; 12 entries. Ist prize, Mrs Dalton ; 2nd, Mrs James Young ; 3rd, Mrs R Dawe

Class 162—For the best 3lbs powdered butter; 12 entries. Ist prize, Mrs Dalton ; 2nd, Mrs S Matthews ; 3rd, Mrs R Dawe

Class 163—For the best jar of potted butter, 14lbs ; 6 entries, Ist prize, Mrs Dalton; 2nd Mrs M Stack; highly com mended, Mrs W Stevenson

Class 104—For the best display of fancy butter, not less than 2lbs ; 3 entries. Ist prize, Mrs D Heffernan ; 2nd and 3rd, Mrs Win, Balfour

Class 165 Fot (he best two cheeses, not less than 20Ibs each (colonial); 6 entries. Ist prize, George Oheckley; 2nd, Rd. Hoare ; 3rd, Ed. Monday Ciasa 166—For the best two sides of New Zealand-cured bacon ; 3 entries. Ist prize, Mrs Wm Balfour; 2nd and 3rd, Mrs M black

Class 167—For the best two hams, New Zealand-cured ; 2 entries. Ist prize, Mrs M Stack ; 2nd, Mrs Wm, Balfour EXTRA EXHIBIT.

Jonathan Allpress, creaiii cheeses, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. Judges .• Messrs W D Wood (Christchurch) and T Bruce (Christchurch) Class 168- For the best four bushels of wheat (short- berry); 2 entries. Ist prize, Norman Lane (64lbs to the bushel); 2nd, George Lawrie (63|lbs to the bushel) t Class T69—For the best four bushels ofc wheat (long-berry); 3 entries. Ist prize, Norman Lane (64£lbs to the bushel);

2nd, Rd Kelland ((sß| ba to the bushoi); highly commended, George Liwrie Class 173 For the best s ck of potatoes ; 4 entries. Ist prize, VV Evans; highly commended, Rd Kelland ; commended, W Cole Class W4—For the best sack of yellow globe mangolds; 2 entries. Ist prize, Rd Kelland ; 2nd,M Stack Class 175—For the best sack of long red mangolds ; 3 entries. Ist prize, A and W Blackmore ; highly commended, M Stack ; commended, John Goldie Class 176—For the best sack of carrots ; 1 entry. Highly commended, R Kelland

Class 177—For the best sack of linseed ; 1 enlry. Highly commended, E Pilbrow (”50Jibs to the bushel) Class 178-For the best suck of peas ; 1 entry. Commended, Rd Kelland Class 180—For the best four bushels of ryegrass; 1 entry. Ist prize, Rd Kelland (30|ibs to the bushel) Class 183—For the best 1201bs of wool, scoured or washed ; 2 entries. Ist prize, H E Smith, I bale jbred EXTRA EXHIBIT. John Goldie, 1 sack of Swede turnips ; Highly commended, EXTRA EXHIBITS James Howey and Co., barbed wire 1 First order of merit Oamaru Barb Wire Company. Second order of merit Christchurch Patent Barbed Wire Co., 7 coils barb wire on spool, and 4 wires strained E Cornish, mangles, churns, etc. Highly commended A J Quelch and Go., hardware assortment. Commended W Priest and Co., assortment ironmongery. Highly commended R Wilkin and 00., patent oats mills for hand, champion seed drill and sower, triplex chaffeutter and crusher, collection of seeds, Highly commended Miles, Archer and Co., collection of seeds

E Smith, Kaitangata coal Colonial manufacture, Kaiapoi woollen goods Samuel Mills, model of sheep dip

One of the features of the implement department was a winnowing machine made by Mr Colville, of Milford. It was entered in Messrs R Wilkin and Co’s name as an extra exhibit,[and was specially commended by the judges.