TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1259, 30 October 1884, Page 2

TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW.

President: R. H. Rhodes, Esq. ; VicePresident : D. McLaren, Esq. ; Treasurer: Robert Stewart, Esq. ; Committee of Management . W. F. ApUn, Wm. Balfour, R. A. Barker, J. Campbell, A. Cox, R. Davie, E. Elworthy, Hy. Ford, A. Grant, Thos, Hamlin, J. W. Hardie, Wm. Hay, Wm. Moody, Robt. Maokay, D. Maclean, C. N. Orbell, A. 0. Pringle, W. S. Raine, J. S. Rutherford, Wm. Stevenson, Thos. Teschemaker, John Talbot, A. W. Wright, Alex. Wylie ; Secretary : F. W. Stubbs.

The Timaru A. and P. Show this year was the most successful one held for the last few years. Let us hope hope that its success indicates coming prosperity. Its success, no doubt, is due to the energetic manner in which the Committee have gone to work for the last few months, and more especially to the Secretary, Mr F. W. Stubbs, whose untiring zeal in the interest of the Association was most conspicuous. He is, without exception, the most civil, the most obliging, and at the same time the most capable secretary we have come in contact with ; always willing to oblige and to do every thing as pleast ntiy as possible. The first day was disagreeable and very tow, except those who had business there were on the ground. The weather was moi§t snd cold, although very little fell, and it rendered everything unpleasant. The Weather on the second day was, however, everything that could h* debited, and the attendance was very Ufgo, The number exhibits was far in excess of the past few years, and the quality was uu-

doubtedly superior. The following is the prize list : SHEEP. Prizes—The sura of £3 3s for the best ram, and £2 2s for the best ewe in Merino, Leicester, Lincoln, Romney Marsh and Down Classes in the yard—these three not to carry extra points. The sum of 20s and 10s as first and second prizes respectively in every class. The Judges commended the third best exhibit when thought worthy. Merino (A),— Housed and Clothed, Judges : Messrs D. Oliver, Westerfield, Ashburton ; Thoa. Dowley, Oakleigh, Southbridge ; Thos. Philips, Rockwood, Coalgate. Class I—For the best two rams above 18 months old. No entry.

Class 2—For the best two rams under 18 months. 1 entry. Ist prize, W. Lyttelton.

Class 3—For the best ram above 18 months. No entry.

Class 4—For the beat ram under 18 months. Two entries. Ist prize and champion, W. Lyttelton. ,

Class s—For the best two ewes above 18 months. No entry.

Class 6—For the beat two ewes under 18 months. I entry. Ist prize, W. Lyttelton.

Class 7—For the best ewe above 18 months. No entry.

Class B—For the best ewe under 18 months. 2 entries. Ist and' 2nd prizes, W. Lyttelton. Class 9—For the best pen of five rams under 18 months. No entry. Class 10—For the best pen of five ewes under 18 months. No entry.

Class 11 —For the best two ewas above 18 months, with lambs at foot. No eutry. Merino (B).— Qrass-fed. Judges: Messrs I). Oliver, Westerfield, Ashburton; Thos Dowley, Oakleagh, Southbridga ; Thos. Phillips, Bockwood, Coalgate. Class 12—For the best two cams above 18 months old. Sentries. Ist prize, W. Lyttelton.

Class 13—For the best two rams under 18 months, 8 entries. Ist prize, W. Lyttelton ; 2nd prize, A : McMaster; 3rd prize, E. Elworthy.

Class 14—For the best 3am above 18 months. Sentries. Ist prize, W, Lyttelton, and champion ; 2nd fize, E. Elworthy ; highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co. Class 15—For the best ram under 18 months. Sentries. Ist prize,E. Elworthy ; 2nd, W. Lyttelton ; highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels.

Class 16—For the best two ewes above 18 months, 4 entries. Ist prize, N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels ; 2nd prize, A. McMaster ; 3rd prize, R. H. Rhodes.

Class 17—For the best two ewes under 18 months. 6 entries. Ist prize, N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels; 2nd prize, R. H. Rhodes; highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels, Class 18—For the best ewe above 18 months. Sentries. Ist prize, A McMaster ; 2nd prize, R. H. Rhodes; highly com mended, R. H. Rhodes.

Class 19 —For the beat ewe under 18 months. 6 entries. Ist prize, and champion, E. H. Rhodes ; 2nd prize, N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels; highly commended, R. H. Rhodes. Class 20—For the best pen of five rams under 18 monthc. 5 entries. Ist prize B. Elworthy ; 2nd and commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels, Class 21—For the best pen of five ewes under 18 months. 5 entries. Ist and 2nd prizee, N.Z. and A. Levels; -

Class 22—For the best two ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot. 5 entries. Ist prize, R. H. Rhodes; 2nd, N.Z. and A. Land Company; highly commended, R. H. Rhodes. Merino (C). —Strong Combing (no restrictions.) Judges: Messrs W. Gardner, Tapohua Downs, Oamaru; J. M. Mijler, Sandhurst, Hakateramea Downs; P. Elder, Christchurch. Class 23—For the best two rams above 18 months old. 4 entries, Ist and 2nd prizes, John Borton.

Class 24—-For the best two rams under 18 months. 8 entries. Ist prize, A,. McMaster; 2nd, John Borton ; highly commended, A. McMaster; commended, John Borton. Class 25—For the best ram above IS months. 7 entries. Ist and 2nd prizesand champion, A. McMaster ; 3rd, John Borton.

Class 26—For the best ram undep 18 months. 10 entries. Ist priao. A’ MeMaster ; 2nd, Andrew Grant; highly commended, John Borton. Class 27 —For the best two ewes above 18 months. 10 entries. Ist prize, Andrew Grant; 2nd and highly commended, A. McMaster. Class 28 —For the best two ewes under 18 mouths. 6 entries. Ist prize and champion, A. McMaster ; 2nd, John Borton; highly commended, Andrew Grant.

Class 29—For the best ewe under 18 months. 10 entries. Ist prize, A. McMaster; 2nd, John Borton; highly commended, A McMaster.

Class 30—For the best ewe under 18 months. 9 entries. Ist prize, John Borton; 2nd, Andrew Grant ; highly commended. John Borton.

Class 31—For the best pen of fire rams tinder 18 months. 7 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, John Borton ; highly commended, A, McMaster. Class 32—For the best ptvn of five ewes under 18 months. 6 entries. Ist prize, A. McMaster; 2nd p,nd highly commended, John Borton,

Glass 33—For the best two ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot, gentries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. McMaster; highly commended, W. Moody.

ENGLISH LEICESTER. Judges; Messrs E. Gray, Hoonhay, Christchurch ; J. Mcßeath, Christchurch ; W. B. Andrews, Tai Tapu Green Park. Class 34—For the best two rams above 18 months old. 1 entry. Ist prize> Phillip C. Threlkeld. Class 35--Por the best two rams under 18 months. 2 entries. Ist prize, Phillip 0. Threlkeld ; 2nd, KZ. and A. Land Co. Class 36—For the best ram above 18 months. 4entries. Ist prize and champion, Philip C. Threlkeld ; 2nd, Q. G. Russell ; commended, N.Z. and A Laud Co. Class 37 —For the best rarn under IS months, 3 entries. Ist prize, Philip CL y Threlkeld * 2nd, N.Z, and A, Land Co*

Class 38—For the best two ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot. 5 entries. Ist prize, N.Z. and A. Land Co ; 2nd Philip C. Threlkeld ; highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co.

Class 39—For the beat two ewes under 18 months. Sentries. Ist prize, G. G. Russell; 2nd and commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co.

Class 40 —For the best ewes above 18 months. 6 entries. Ist prize, N.Z. and A. Land Co. ; 2nd, G. G. Russell; commended, Philip C. Threlkeld Class 41—For the best ewe under 18 months. Ist prize, N.Z. and A. Land Co. ; 2nd, Philip C. Threlkeld BOEDER LEICESTER. Judges: Messrs J. Mackerchar, Woodlands, Southland; John Deans, Riccarton ; Donald Gunn, Hook. Class 42—For the best two rams above 18 months. 3 entries. Ist prize and champion, John Reid ; 2nd and commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co. Class 43—For the best two rams under 18months. Sentries, Ist and 2nd prizes and commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co. Class 44—For the best ram above 18 months. 4 entries. Ist, John Reid ; 2nd, highly commended and commended, N.Z. and A. Laud Co.

Glass 45—For the best ram under 18 months. 5 entries. Ist prize, John Reid; 2nd, highly commended and commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co. .Class 46 —For the best two ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot. 4 entries. Ist prize, John Reid ; 2nd, highly commended and commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co.

Class 47 —.For the bes.t two ewes under 18 months. 3 entries. Ist prize, N. Z. and A. Land Co. ; 2nd prize, John Reid; commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co. Class 48—For the best ewe above 18 months. 5 entries, Ist prize and champion, John Reid ; 2nd, highly commended and commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co. Class 49 —For the best ewe under 18 months. 5 entries. Ist prize, John Reid ; 2nd, highly commended and commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co.

LINCOLN. Judges : Messrs P. C. Threlkeld, Flaiton; Jas. Johns, Christchurch; H. J. Hall, Riccarton.

Class 50—For the best two rams above 18 months old. 4 entries. Ist prize, N.Z, and A. Land Co. ; 2nd, John Reid ; highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co.

Class 51—For the best two rams under 18 months. 4 entries. Ist prize, N.Z. and A. Land Co. ; 2nd and highly commended, John Reid, Class 52—For the best ram above 18 months. 4 entries. Ist prize and champion, John Reid ; 2nd and highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co. Class 53—For the best ram under 18 months. 4 entries. Ist prize, N.Z. and A. Land Co. ; 2nd, John Reid ; highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co Class 54—For the best two ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot. 5 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. and A. Land Co. ; highly commended, John Reid Class 55—For the best two ewes under 18 months. 5 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, John Reid ; highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co Class 56—For the best ewe above 18 months. 6 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and champion, N.Z. and A. Land Co. ; highly commended, John Reid Class 57—For the best ewe under 18 months. 6 entries. Ist prize, N.Z. and A. Land Co.; 2nd and highly commended, John Reid. ROMNEY MARSH. Judges : Messrs O. P. McCallum, Temuka, A. L. Mcllwraith, Haldon, Hororata; S. Garforth, Spreydon. Class 68—For the best two rams above 18 months old. 2 entries, Ist and 2nd prizes, John Reid. Class 59—For the best two rams under 18 months. 5 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Johu Reid ; highly commended, N.Z. and A. Land Co. Class 60—For the best ram above 18 months. 2 entries. Isl and 2nd prizes and champion, John Reid. Class 61—For the best ram under 38 months. 4 entries, Ist prize, John Reid ; 2nd, N.Z. and A. Land Co., Levels ; highly commended, John Reid. Class 62 For the best two ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot. 5 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and highly commended, John Reid. Class 63—For the beat two ewes under 18 months. 5 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and highly commended, John Reid.

Class 64—For the best ewe above 18 months. 5 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and highly commended, John Reid.

Class 66—For the best ewe under 18 months. 4 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes and highly commended, John Reid.

ANY DOWN BREED. Judge* : Messrs 0. P. McCallura, Temuka; A. D, Mcllwraith, Haldon, Hororata; S. Garforth, Spreydon.

Class 66—For the best ram above 18 months old. 5 entries. Ist prize and champion, G. G. Russell; 2nd and highly commended, Dudley and Northey. Class 67—For the best ram under 18 months. 5 entries. Ist prize, Andrew Grant; 2nd, S. D. Barker; highly commended, Dudley and Northey.

Class 68—For the best ewe above 18 months, with lambs at foot. 9 entries. l«t prize, Andrew Grant; 2nd and highly commended, Dudley and Northey. Class 69—For the best ewe under 18 months, 6 entries. Ist prize, Andrew Grant ; 2nd and highly commended, Dudley and Northej'. CROSS BREED. Judges: MessrsO. P. McCallum, Terauka, A. D. Mcllwraith, Haldon, Hororata; ,S. Garforth, Spreydon. <Hafi« 70—For the best 5 ewes or wethers under 18 paonths old, the progeny of merino ewes and long-woolled rim of any pure breed (to be specified.) 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Andrew Grant; highly commended, Richard Holland. Class 71—For the best 5 ewes or wethers under 18 months old, the pro.geny of Down ewes by any long-woolled ram. No entry. Class 72—For the best 5 swes °r wethers under 18 months old, the progeny of long woolled ewes and any Down ram. 3 entries. Ist prize. W. Grant ; 2nd and highly commended, Dudley and Northey.

Class 73—For the best 5 ewes pv wethers under 18 months old, the progeny of lol)g-woolled ewes and merino ram. Ist prize, JRichard Kelland ; 2nd,

G. G. - Russell ; highly commended, Richi:.’ Xelland.

in this breed the Judges in giving their decision considered both the carcase and wool. All sheep were shewn in the • gre.ise. eat wethers. Judges : Messrs O. P. McCallum, Temuka: A. D. Mcllwraith, Haldon, Hororata; S. Garforth, Spreydon. Class 74—For the best ten fat merino wethers. 3 entries. Ist prize, W. Grant, bred by exhibitor ; 2nd, H. Q. Bristol ; highly commended, John Grant, bred by exhibitor. Class 75 —For the ten best fat crossbred wethers, of any age. 5 entries. Ist prize, H. G. Bristol ; 2ud, W. Grant, The sheep shown under this head were shorn. fat sheep- For freezing purpesos. The Association gave a prize of £5 5s for the best pen of ten fat wethers, or. maiden ewes, fit for the freezing trade ; to be shown in tbe wool, and breed or particular cross to be notified. Class 76 —For the best ten fst wethers or maiden ewes, as above .-w ted. 3 entries. Ist, N.Z. and A. Land Go. ; 2nd, Richard Kelland. EXTRA EXHIBITS. W. S. Armitage, 10 fat lambs. Highly commended. CATTLE. Judges : Messrs S. Garforth, Spreydon, Christchurch ; Tho». Brydon, Dunedin. Prizes—The sum of £3 3s for the best bull in the yard—this prize did not carry extra points. The sum of £1 and 10s was given for first and second prizes respectively in every class. The Judges commended the third best exhibit when thought worthy. Cla p s 77—For the best bull of any age. 2 entries. Ist prize, John Reid, Lord Red Rose 11, calved 21st August, 1879 ; 2nd, Arthur Perry, Milkmaid’s Duke, calved sth October, 1879 Class 78—For the best bull calved since July Ist, 1882. 3 entries. Ist prize, and champion, John Reid, Lord Glenroy, calved 27th October, 1882; 2nd, John Reid, Lord Enfield, calved 27th November, 1882 ; highly commended, Arthur Perry, Sir Walter 11, calved 23rd October, 1882

Class 79—For the best bull calved since July Ist, 1883. 3 entries. Ist prize, John Reid, Lord Holker, calved 23rd November, 1883; 2nd John Reid, Duke of Elderslie, calved 26th October, 1883

Class 80—For the beat bull calved since January Ist, 1884. 1 entry. Highly commended, Arthur Perry, Sir Walter 111., calved Bth August, 1884 Class 81—For the best cow of any age, in milk or in calf. 8 entries. Ist prize and champion, John Reid, Rose of Oxford, calved 2nd October, 1879 ; 2nd, Arthur Perry, Fervent, calved July, 1876 , highly commended, Arthur Perry, Freak, calved December, 1879 Class 82—For the best heifer calved since July Ist, 1881. 3 entries. Ist prize, John Reid, Flower of Elderslie, cahed Bth November, 1881; 2nd, John Reid, Red Rose of Oxford, calved 27th February, 1882 Class 83—For the best heifer calved since July Ist, 1882. 5 entries. Ist prize, John Reid, Duchess of Elderslie, calved 21st November, 1882; 2nd, Arthur Perry, Rose, calved 15th October, 1882

Class 84—For the best heifer calved since July Ist, 1883. 6 entries. Ist prize, John Reid, Red Rose of Oxford 111, calved 30th December, 1883 ; 2nd, John Reid, Duchess of Elderslie II ; highly commended, John Reid, Winsome Duchess 11, calved 25th August, 1883 Claes 85— For the best heifer calved since January Ist, 1884. 2 entries. Ist prize, John Reid ; 2nd, Arthur Perry, Certainty IY, calved 23rd August, 1884 Class 86—For the best bull in the yard, 1 entry. No award Class 87—For the best cow or heifer in the yard. 1 entry. No award Class 88—Best Cow with two of her progeny. 2 entries. Ist prize, John Reid, Rose of Oxford Classes 86, 87, and 88 did not carry points. Other Cattle.

Prizes The sum of £1 and 10s were the first and second prizes respectively in every class. The Judges commended the third best exhibit when thought worthy. HEREFORD. Class 89—For the beat bull of any age. 1 entry. Ist prize, W. Grant, bred by exhibitor. Class 90—For the best cow or heifer of any age, in calf or in milk. 1 entry. Ist prize W. Grant, bred by exhibitor DEVON. Class 91—For the best bull of any age, 1 entry. Ist prize, Andrew Grant Class 92—For the best cow or heifer o£ any age, in calf or in milk. No entry POLLED ANGUS. Class 93—For the best bull of any age. No entry Class 94—For the best cow or heifer of any age, in calf or in milk. No entry AYRSHIRE. Judges: Messrs A. Chrystal, Papakaio ; A. McKerrow, Hampden ; Jas. Gemmell, Maheno. The sum of £3 3s was given for the best bull in the yard—this prize did not carry extra points. Class 95—For the best bull of any age. 1 entry. Ist prize, W. Stephenson Class 96—For the best bull calved since July Ist, 1882. No entry Glass 97 For the best bull calved since July. Ist, 1883. 3 entries, Ist prize, John Goldie ; 2nd, Robert Brown ; I highly commended, James Philp Class 98—For the best cow or heifer of any age, in calf or in milk, 6 entries. Ist prize, D. M, Ross; 2nd and highly commended, John Goldie. Class 99—For the best heifer calved since July Ist, 1882. Ist and 2nd prizes, John Goldie

Class 100 —For the best heifer calved since July Ist, 1883. 1 entry. Ist prize, T. W- Fyfe Class 101—{?or the best dairy cow of any breed, 9 entries. Ist prize, D. M. Ross STEERS. Class 102—For the best two steers not exceeding 2 years old, any breed. No entry.

FAT CATTLE. Class 103—For the best fat steer. 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prices* W. Grant.

Class 104 - For the best three fat steers. I entry. Ist prize, Peacock and Geaney.

HORSES. draught Horses.

Judges ; Messrs Robt. Gawn, Waihola ; A. Bannatyne, Waikouaiti; M. Todd, Shag Y alley

Prizes—The sums of £2 and £l, as first and second prizes respectively, were given in every class of horses. Judges recommended the third best exhibit when thought worthy Class 105—For the best purebred entire horse. 6 entries, Ist prize, Robert Davio, Lucks’ All; 2nd, Robert Matthews, Strathmore ; highly commended, George Stumbles, Duke of Wellington Class 106—For the best purebred mare or filly. 10 entries. Istjprize, W. Stevenson, Nancy ; 2nd, Robert Matthews, Young highland Mary ; highly commended, Robert Davie, Matchless ; commended, Queen of the Bankers. Class 107 —For the best entire horse. 6 entries. Ist prize, Robert Davie, Luck’s All; 2nd, Robert Matthews, Strathmore

Class 108 —For the best entire horse foaled since July Ist, 1881. 1 entry. Ist prize, John Alexander, Early Morning, foaled November, 1881. Class 109—For the best entire horse foaled since July Ist, 1882. 1 entry, No award.

Class 110 —For the best entire horse foaled since July Ist, 1883. 4 entries. Ist prize, Arthur Perry, bay, fealed October 26th, 1883 ; 2nd, Andrew Martin, bay Class 111—For the best gelding. 3 entries, Ist prize, Wm. O’Bryan; 2nd, B. Bayley ; commended, Samuel Cain. Class 112—For the best gelding foaled since July Ist, 1881. 2 entries. Ist prize, Robert Davie, Sam ; 2nd, Harry G. Bristol, Torn. Class 113—For the best gelding foaled since July Ist, 1882. No entry. Class 114 —For the best mare, in foal or with foal at foot. 6 entries, Ist prize, William Stevenson, Nancy ; 2nd, Robert Matthews, Violet ; highly commended, Robert Matthews, Lady Don. Class 115—For the beat dry mare. 3 entries. Ist prize, Robert Davie, Matchless ; 2nd, B. Bailey, Jean ; commended, Arthur Perry, Jennie Class 116—For the best filly foaled since July Ist, 1881. 3 entries. Ist prize, Robert Davie, Darling ; 2nd, A. Perry, Maggie Class 117—For the best filly foaled since July Ist, 1882. 5 entries. Ist prize, Arthur Perry, Countess; 2nd, James Breen

Class 118—For the best filly foaled since July Ist, 1883. 8 entries. Ist prize, Arthur Perry, Empress; 2nd, Arthur Perry, Countess II; commended, Arthur Perry, Rose II Class 119—For the best pair of geldings in regular work. No entry. Class 120—For the best pair dry mares. 1 entry. Ist prize, Arthur Perry, Darling and Hower Class 121—For the best brood mare with two of her progeny. 6 enties. Ist prize, Robert Matthews, Yiolet; 2nd, Robert Matthews, Highland Mary ; commended, Robert Davie, Bonnie Mageie

Other Horses. Judges : Messrs J. Brabazon, Christchurch ; P. Campbell, Christchurch ; D. O’Bryan, Christchurch.

The suras of £2 and £l, as first and second prize respectively, were given in every class of Horses. The Judges commended the third best exhibit when thought worthy. Class 122—For the best thoroughbred stallion. 3 entries. Ist prize, John Reid, Hotspur ; 2nd, James King, Quamby; commended, O. Matthews, Betrayer Class 123 -For the best thoroughbred brood mare. 1 entry. Ist prize, Wm. Gunn, Miss King Class 124—For the best thoroughbred filly foaled since July Ist, 1882. 1 entry. Commended, Wm. Gunn, Marchioness. Class 125—For the beat thoroughbred colt or filly foaled since July Ist, 1883. No entry Class 126—For the best eoaching stallion. 3 entries, Ist prize, James Holland, Discretion; 2nd, John Brosnahan, Young Castaway Class 127 —For the best Hackney Colt or Filly foaled since July Ist, 1882. 1 entry. No award Class 128—For the best roadster or hack of any age, mare or gelding, up to list weight, to be shown in saddle, and ridden. 4 entries. Ist prize, W. Newton, Chance; 2nd, Robert Agnew Class 129—For the bast roadster or hack of any age, mare or gelding, up to 14st weight, to be shown in saddle, and ridden. 4 entries. Ist prize, Thomas Hamlyn ; 2nd, J. S. Rutherford, Euclid. Class 130—For the best lady’s hack, to be shown in side-saddle and ridden with skirt, 5 entries. Ist prize, Thomas Hall, Despatch ; 2nd, A. McDonald, Brilliant ; highly,commended, Miss Landaborough, The Masher

Class 131—For the beat pair of carriage horses, not under 15 bands 3 inches, the property of one owner. No entry Class 132—For the best single harness horse, 15 hands or under. 1 entry. Ist prize, D. McGuinness Class 133—For the beat single.harness horse, over 15 hands. 1 entry. No award

Class 134—For the best pair of buggyhorses, the property of one owner, 1 entry. No award Class 135—For the best mare for breeding weight-carrying hacks, either in foal or with foal at foot. 3 entries. No award.

Class 136—For the best cob, mare or gelding, not exceeding 15 hands, to be shown in saddle, and ridden. 2 entries. Ist prize, Harry G. Bristol, Bobby Burns.

Class 137—For the best pony entire horee, under 14 hands, 2 entries Ist prize, Donald Munro, Torn Thumb Class 138—For the best boy’s pony, mare or gelding, not above 13 hands, and thoroughly quiet to ride ; to be shown in saddle, and ridden. 4 entries. Ist prize, L. A. McPherson ; 2nd, Colonel Bayley, Mousey Class 139-For the best boy’s pony, mare or gelding, under 14 bands, and thoroughly quiet to ride, to be shown in saddle and ridden. 6 entries. Ist prize, E. Elworthy ; 2nd, A. St. G. Hamersley ; commended, J, Deßengy, Jack, HUNTER. The Association gave a prize of £lO 10s for the best heavy-weight hunter ; and £5 5s 'or the best light-weight hunter, Class 140—For the best best heavyweight hunter, up to 14st.—First prize,

£2 ; second prize, £1 ; to be ridden in the presence of the Judges previous to examination, over fair hunting fences ; three trials allowed ; three entires or no prize. 4 entries. Ist prize, J. S. Rutherford, Euclid. Class 141—For the best light-weight hunter, to carry list 71ba.—First prize, £2 ; second prize, £1 ; to be ridden in the presence of the Judges, previous to examination, over fair hunting fences. 5 entries. Ist prize, A. McDonald, Brilliant; highly commended, Mias Landsborough, (The Masher), and R. Agnow PIGS. Judges : Messrs J. McLeish and W Leslie. The sums of £1 and 10s will be given for first and second prizes respectively in every class. The Judges commended the the third best exhibit when thought worthy BERKSHIRE. Class 142 —Best boar over 12 months old. 2 entries. Ist prize, James Rowe, Prince Victor ;2nd, N.Z. Meat Preserving Co Class 143—For the best boar over 6 months and under 12 months old. No entry Class 144—For the best boar under 6 months old. No entry Class 145 —For the best sow of any age. 4 entries. Ist, James Rowe,Princess Alice; 2nd N.Z. Meat Preserving Co. ; commended, P. Wareing. Class 146 —For the best sow over 6 months and under 12 months old. 3 entries. Ist, H. Exley, 9 months old ; 2nd, N.Z. Meat Preserving Co. Class 147—For the best sow under 6 months old. 1 entry. Ist, N.Z, Meat Preserving Co. Class 148—For the best pen of three pigs under 8 months old. No entry ANY OTHER BREED, CD S 3 149—For the beat boar over 12 months old. 2 entries. Ist, James Rowe, Young Sir Julius (Yorkshire breed) Class 150—For the best boar over 6 months old. No entry Class 151—For the best boar under 6 months old. 2 entries. Ist, James Rowe, Plum (Yorkshire breed) Class 152—For the best breeding sow of any age. 5 entries. Ist, James Rowe, Silver Hair (Yorkshire breed) ; 2nd, N.Z. Meat Preserving Co ; highly commended, P. Wareing ; commended, H. Exley Class 153—For the best sow over 6 months and under 12 months old. 1 entry. Ist, James Howe, Uncommon 11, 7 months old

Class 154 -For the best sow under 6 months old. 1 entry. Ist, James Rowe, Pride of Canterbury (Yorkshire breed,) 5 months old ANT BREED. Class 155—For the best litter pigs (not less than six), under 2 months old, any breed. 4 entries. Ist, James Rowe, littered 19th September, progeny of Prince Victor ; 2nd, H. Bxley, 7 weeks old ; highly commended, P. Wareing; commended, Richard Uawe Class 156—Bast pen of 3 porkers under 6 months old, any breed. 2 entries. Ist, N.Z. Meat Preserving Company ; 2nd, H. Bxley, 5 months old POULTRY. Judges : Messrs J. H. Wood, Christchurch ; T. Wadsworth, Orari ; Hy. Cookson, Timaru. Class 157—For the best pen of two geese. No entry Class 158—For the best pen of two turkeys. No entry Class 159 for the best pen of two Aylesbury ducks. No entry Class 160—For the best pen of two Rouen ducks. 1 entry. 2nd, J. Dow Class 161—For the best pen of two ducks, any breed. 2 entries. 2nd, Mrs W. Balfour

Glass 162—For the best pen of two Dorking Fowls. 2 entries. 2nd, Mrs Gosling ; commended, James Petrie Class 163—For the best pen of two Spanish fowls. 2 entries. Ist, James Petrie ; 2nd, F. Palliser Class 164—For the beet pen of two Cochin China fowls. 2 entries. Ist, H. Coupe ; 2nd, H. Coupe Class 165—For the best pen of two Hamburg fowls, 5 entries. Ist, James Dow ; 2nd, C. Kelly Class 166 —For the best pen of two Brahma Pootra Fowls. No entry

Class 167 —For the best pen of two Houdan fowls, 2 entries. Ist, James Dow ; 2nd, H. Burgess Class 168—For the beat pen of two Game Fowls. 3 entries. Ist, Joseph Newton ; 2nd, P. Stratford ; commended, A. Segar Class 169—For the best pen of two Laugshan Fowls. 3 entries. Ist, H. Coupe ; 2nd, H. Coupe. Class 170—For the best pen of two fowls of any breed not included in the former. 7 entries. Ist, H.‘ Coupe ; 2nd, James Dow ; highly commended, H. Coupe ; commended, H. Coupe DOGS. Judges : Messrs D. Oliver, Westerfield, Ashburton ; Thos. Dowley, Oakleigh, Southbridge; Thos. Philips, Rockwood, Coalgate. i.. -- Class 171—For the best smooth collie sheep dog or slut; a prize of £l, and second prize of 10s. 5 entries. Ist, W. Grant; 2nd, A. Perry, Tweed Class 172 —For the best rough collie dog or slut; a first prize of £l, and second prize of 10s. 9 entries. Ist, M. Mitton; 2nd, Colonel Bayley, Flora; highly commended, John Reid, Trust EXTRA EXHIBITS. A. St. G. Hamersley, BelvoirTotn, Fox Terrier, dog A. St. G. Hamersley, Qerty 11, Fox Terrier, bitch IMPLEMENTS, Judges : Jas. Smith, Greenfield, Otago ; A. Martin, Otaio; Jas. Wilson, Allandale, Class 173—For the best and cheapest single-furrow plough of any make; a prize of 10s. 3 entries. Ist, Reid and Gray ; 2nd, P. and D. Duncan Class 174 —For the best and cheapest double-furrow plough ; a prize of £l. 6 entries. Ist, Reid and Gray ; 2nd, P. and D. Duncan

Class 175 —Forthe best and pheztpest three-rfurrow plough ; a prize of £l, 1 entrv. Ist, Keid and Gray Class 176 —For the best turn-wrist plough ; a prize of £l. 1 entry. Ist, Reid and Gray Class 177 —For the best sub-soil plough, or any combination; a prize of £l. 8

entries. Ist, Reid and Gray ; 2nd, P. ami D. Duncan

Class 178—For the best and cheapest set of tined harrows ; a prize of £l. 2 entries. Ist, Reid and Gray ; 2nd, P. and D. Duncan

Class 179—For the besfc and cheapest, set of disc harrows; a prize of £2. 4 entries. Ist and 2nd, P. and D. Duncan. Class 180 —For ihe best and cheapest set of chain harrows ; a prize of 10s. 1 entry. Ist, Reid and Gray. Class 181—For the best and cheapest grubber and scarifier ; a prize of £l. 2 entries. Ist and 2nd, Reid and Gray Class 182—For the best and cheapest drill for corn and seed ; a prize of £2, 1 entry. Ist, Reid and Gray Class 183—For the best broadcast sowing machine, for grain, turnip, and grass, combined ; a prize of £2, 2 entries. Ist, Reid and Gray ; 2nd, P. and D. Duncan.

Class 184—For the best grass-sowing machine ; a prize of £l. 1 entry, Ist, Reid and Gray. Class 185—For the bast reaping machine ; a prize of £l. 2 entries. Ist, Reid and Gray ; 2nd, A. D. Welle, Johnston’s self-delivery reaper. Class 186 —For the best mowing machine ; a prize of £l. 1 entry. Ist, Reid and Gray. Class 187—For the best reaping and binding machine ; a prize of £2. 9 entries. No award. 1 extra exhibit

Class 188—For the best and cheapest farm cart ; a prize of £l. 2 entries. Ist, Reid and Gray ; 2nd, John Craig Class 189—For the best and cheapest set of local-made cart harness, leading and shaft ; a prize of £l. No entries. Glass 190—For the best corn screen ; a prize of £l. 4 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Miles, Archer and Co.

Class 191—For the best corn crusher or bruiser ; a prize of 10s. 1 entry. Ist, Reid and Gray. Class 192—For the best and cheapest chaffcutter ; a prize of £l. Ist and 2nd prizes, Reid and Gray.

Glass 193 —For the best machine for cutting: turnips ; a prize of 10s. One entry. Ist, Reid and Gray. Class 194 —For the best and cheapest set-of local-made buggy harness : a prize of £l, No entry. Class 195—For the best and cheapest double buggy ; a prize of £l. 2 entries. Ist, J. Barratt ; 2nd, A. Fraser Class 19S —For the best and cheapest single buggy; a prize of £l. 4 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, John Barratt Class 197 —For the best and cheapest two-wheeled dog cart ; a prize of £l. 1 entry. Ist, John Barratt Class 198—For the best and cheapest light American express waggon ; a prize of £l. 2 entries. Ist, John Barratt; 2nd, A. Fraser Extra Exhibits.—John Barratt, one Whitechapel Cart, spring cart, station waggon and waggonette combined, and one double bucgy ; Fraser, spring cart. All commended

Class 199—For the best churn ; a prize of 10s. 1 entry. No award Class 200—For the best linseed dressing machine.. To thresh out and clean the seed lit for the market, and the same time preserving the straw intact for fibre purposes. The machine will be subject to trial, and must do the work efficiently and speedily or no prize v/ill be awarded ; a prize of £3. The price at which machine can be sold to be affixed to exhibits. No entry

Extra Exhibits. Reid and Gray . Drill plough and grubber combined, Bft 245 n plain Cambridge roller fitted with canisters for turnips, improved grass stripper, set tripod harrows, set ropes and blocks, set chains and blocks, single block and chain, set 4-horse trees, set 3-horse trees, simple wire straining bracket, sample Gray’s patent staple standards. All commended, DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges : Messrs R. Sutherland, Christchurch ; J. McFarlane, Dunedin ; H. Friedlander, Ashburton. BUTTER.

Class 201—For the best 31 bs butter, without salt ; first prize, £1 10s ; second, prize, 15s. Ist, Mrs W. Grant ;2nd, Mrs Dalton and Mrs Goldie ; highly commended, S. Bowman, Manager Temuka Butter, Cheese and Bacon-Curing Factory; commended, Mrs Dawe Class 202—For the best 31bs of powdered butter ; first prize, £1 10s ; second prize, 15s. 15 entries. Ist, Mrs R. Dawe , 2nd, Mrs P. Dalton ; highly commended, Miss M. Wright ; commended, Miss Mary Acre

Class 203—For the best jar of potted butter, 141bs ; first prize, £lloa ; second prize, 15s. 8 entries. Ist, Mrs P. Dalton ; 2nd, Mrs J. Goldie. Mr J. Ballantyne gave a prize of £5 5s for the best sample of butter, made in South Canterbury, suitable for export. 10 entries, Ist, Mrs P. Dalton Claes 204—For the best display of fancy butter, not less than 21bs ; first prize, £1 10s ; second prize, 16s. 6 entries. Ist, Mrs W. Stack ; 2nd and highly commended, Mrs W. Balfour Fresh and powdered butter was made up in lib plain rolls, no brand or design being allowed, CHEESE. Class 205 : For the best two cheeses, not less than 20lbs each (colonial). First prize, £1 10s ; second prize, 15s. 6 entries. Ist and 2nd, S. Bowman, Manager Ternuka Butter, Cheese ami Bacon-Curing Factory ; highly commended, Richard Hoare Mr J. Ballantyne gave a prize of £5 5s for the best sample of cheese, made in Soutli Canterbury, suitable for export. Ist, S. Bowman, Manager Temuka Butter, Cheese aud Bacon-Curing Factory. HAHS and bacon. Class 206 ; For the best two sides of New Zealand cured bacon (smoked) ; first prize, £llos ; second prize, 15s. 4 entries. Ist, Mrs W. Balfour ; 2nd, Mrs W. Gosling ; highly commended, Mrs M. Stack. Class 207 : For the best two sides of New Zealand cured bacon (unsmoked); first prize, £1 10s ; second prize, 15s, 4 entries. Ist, Mrs W. Gosling; 2nd, D. Shaw ; highly commended, Mrs W. Balfour

Class 208 : For the best two hams, New Zealand cured (smoked) j first prize, £1 10s ; gecp.pcl prige, 1,55. 4 entries. Ist, Mrs - 2nd, Mrs M. Stack Glass 209 : For the best two hams, New Zealand cured (unsmoked); first prize, £1 10s ; second prize, 15s. 4 entries. Ist, Mrs M. Stack ; 2nd, Mrs W. Gosling Only hon% fuk producers competed ufidgr the above heads.

BEES. The Association gam a first prize of £l, and second prize of 10s, in the undermentioned classes. Class 210 : For the best spscimen of live bees, to be exhibited with Queen in an observatory hive. 1 entry. Ist, Colonel Bayley Class 211 : For the beat exhibit of comb honey (the produce of one hive), in asaleable form, taken without killing the bees. 1 entry. Colonel Bayley Class 212 : For the best specimen of extracted honey, not less than 11b, in a glass jar. 2 entries. Ist, Mrs Stack; 2nd, Colonel Bayley Class 213 : For the best, most complete and practical hive on the moveable corhb principle. 2 entries. Ist and 2nd, Colonel Bayley

Class 214: For the best and most complete collection of hives and bee furniture most, applicable to modern beekeeping, no two articles to be alike, 1 entry; Ist, Colonel Bayley.

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. Judges ; Messrs F. Dunlop, Oamaru ; W. D. Wood, Christchurch ; R. Irvine, Albury.

Class 216:—For the best 4 bushels of wheat (short-berry) : First prize, £2; second prize, £l. 3 entries. Ist, A Murdoch Class 216—For the best 4 bushels of wheat (long-berry); first prize, £2; second prize, £l. 4 entries. st. A. Murdoch ; 2nd, Richard Kelland

Class 217—For the best four bushel* of barley (name variety) ; first prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s. 1 entry. Ist, A. Murdoch Class 218—For the best 4 bushels of long oats (name variety) ; first prize, £1 second prize, 10s. 1 entry. Ist A. Murdoch Claes 219—For tha best 4 bushels of short oats (name variety) ; first prize, £1; second prize, 10s. 2 entries. Ist, A. Murdoch ; 2nd, A. Martin Class 220 —For the best sack of potatoes ; a prize of 10s. 1 entry. Ist, Mrs M. Stack Class 221 : For the best sack of Yellow Globe Mangold ; a prize of 10s, 1 entry. Ist, Richard Kelland

(.lass 222 : For the best sack of long red mangold ; a prize of 10s. 1 entty. Ist, Richard Kelland

Class 223 : For the beat sack of carrots; a prize of 10s. No entry Class 224 —For the best sack of linseed; a prize of 10s. No entry Class 225 : For the best sack of peas; a prize of 10s. 1 entry. Ist, Richard Kelland

Class 226 : For the host sack of beans ; a prize of 30s. No entry

Class 227 : For the best 4 bushels of rye-grass ; a prize of 10s. 2 entries. Ist, Richard Kelland ; 2nd, A. Martin

Class 228 : For the best 5 bushels of cocksfot ; a prize of 10s, No entry

Class 229 ; For the best 4 bushels of Italian rye-grass ; a prize of 10s. 1 entry. Ist, Richard Kelland

All the agricultural produce shown was by bona fide growers, and of last season’s growth,

EXTRA EXHIBITS. Miles, Archer and Co., assortment of general seeds. Highly commended WOOL. Judges : Messrs E. El worthy, Timaru ; T, Hdinlyn, Timaru. Class 230: For the best 2001bs of Merino wool, scoured or washed. 2 entries. Ist (one bale fleece wool), Robert Smith ; 2nd (one bale Merino skin wool), Robert Smith.

Class 231: for the best2oolbs of crossbred wool, scoured or washed, 2 entries. Ist (one bale crossbred skin wool), Robert Smith ; 2nd (one bale halfbred), Robert Smith. FLAX. Judges : Messrs Jas. Watkins, Timaru ; Jasper Smyth, Point ; J. Elliott, Point. Class 232 : For the best sample of dressed flax (Linseed), grown in the district. 2 entries. Ist (European,flax), Temuka Linseed Factory ; 2nd (Native flax), Temuka Linseed Factoiy

EXTRA EXHIBITS. The following exhibits were all highly commended ;

The Christchurch Barb Wire Co., moveable fence. The Acme Patent Barb Wire Co, exhibited barb wire tools, strainers, and other machines.

The Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Co. exhibited manufactures.

Robert Binnie exhibited a patent hot air pumping machine. A. J. Quelch and Co. exhibited hardware.

Jonas and Bourn exhibited Wilson’s Colonial sheep dip. A. Maxwell exhibited saddlery. The Belfast Chemical Works exhibited chemical manures. William Ferry exhibited ferns. E. S, Lees exhibited barb wire, Gabites and Plante exhibited Roalyn manufactures.