TIMARU SHOW.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2417, 27 October 1892, Page 2

TIMARU SHOW.

Patrons —R. H. Rhodes, Esq., A. E. G. Rhodes, Esq., M.H.R., G. H. Rhodes, Esq., and E. T. Rhodes, Esq.; president, G. N. Orbell, Esq.; vice-president, Jas. King, Esq. j Treasurer, W. Balfour, Esq.; secretary, F. W. Stubba ; committee of management, J. Austin, J. Campbell, A. M. Clark, Robert Davie, E. Elworthy, John Goldie, Wm. Hay, R. Irving, E. Kelland, Geo. Lyall, T. Mitohell. D. McLaren, John Murray, A. C. Pringle, M. Quinn, E. T. Rhodes, G. H. Rhodes. R. H. Rhodes, J. S. Rutherford, W. Stevenson, J. Struthers, G. Talbot, Thos.Teschemaker, A. Wylie; ground committee, Messrs E. Kelland, D. McLaren, Jas. King, A. C. Pringle. Class Stewards—Merino (class A), Messrs J. C. Park and N Macfarlane ; Merino (diss B), Mr D. Sutherland; Leicester sheep. Messrs F. W. Smith and B. E.H. Tripp; Lincoln. Romney Marsh, and Down breeds, and fat sheep, Messrs R. Mackay, A. S. Smith, and J. M. H. Tripp ; Shorthorned. Angus. Hereford, and fat cattle, Mr J. Struthers; Ayrshire, Alderney, and other breeds, Messrs John Hedley and E. Perry; draught horse?, Messrs R Irving and W. Stevenson; other horses, Messrs A. S. Smith and J. C. Thierens; hunters, Messrs 11, G. Smith and A. J. Blakiston; pigs, Messrs W, Balfour and R. Dawe; dairy produce, Messrs G. Talbot and John Anstey ; agricultural produce. Mr John Campbell; dogs, Mr H. G. Smith ; implements, &c, Mr E. Kelland.

The twenty-seventh annual show of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on Tuesday and Wednasday on the Association's Grounds, Wai-iti Road. On Tuesday the sheep ." an, «d, and the implements and w«re niu.. , • , x i i. , ii Li,:ut,„ m "*to proper order, but otlier exhibits goL * " I , ' , the attendance was almost conu... A w w +- judges and others who had business to transact. Yesterday was " the people's " day, and, as usual, the was glorious. The entries were not quite bo numerous as last year, but the exhibits wore very creditable, and the show proved n. great success. The attendance was large. The principal booths were under tho control of Messrs M. Scannell, Rothwcll, and McLelland, and apparently all did a good business. We append the prize list, reserving further remarks until our next issue : SHEEP. The sum of 20s and 10s was given as first and second prizes respectively in every class. The association gave a prize of £2 for the best rain of any age in Merino, Leicester, and Lincoln classes. The judges commended the third-best exhibit if thought worthy. Mhuino (A) —Fino Combing. (No restriction as to feeding.) Judges Messrs John Murray, Orari; Donald Fraser, Shepherd's Bush. Class I—Best two rams above IS months old: 2 eniries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. & 0, Hoare, Rainoliff Estate.

Class 2—Beat two rams under 18 months: 4 entries. Ist prize, A. B. Smith; 2nd and highly commended, A. & 0. Hoare. Class 3—Best ram above 18 months : 4 entries. Ist prize and champion, A. B. Smith; 2nd and highly commended, A. & C. Hoare. Class 4—Best ram under 18 months : 5 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. B. Smith; highly commended, A. &C. Hoare. Olass s—Best two ewes above 18 months : 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. & C. Hoare. Class 6—Best two ewes under 18 months : 7 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. &C. Hoare; highly commended, A. B. Smith. Class 7—Best ewe above 18 months ; 4 entries. Ist prize, and champion, A. B. Smith ; 2nd, Gideon Rutherford ; highly commended, A. & C. Hoarei Class B—Best ewe under 18 months : 5 entries. Ist prize, A. & C. Hoare; 2nd and highly commended, A. B. Smith. Class 9—Best pen of five rams under 18 months : 2 entries. Ist prize, Gideon Rutherford; highly commended, A. &C. Hoare.

Class 10 —Best pen of five ewes under 18 months : 2 entries. Ist prize, A. &C. Hoare. Class 11—Best two ewes above 18 months, with lambs at foot: 2 entries. Ist prize, A. B. Smith; 2nd, Gideon Rutherford. Most points, £2 2s ; A. & C. Hoare. The sheep exhibited by A. & C. Hoare were bred by H. Hoare. Merino (B) —Strong Combing. (No restriction as to feeding.) Judges—Messrs John Murray, Orari; Donald Fraser, Shepherd's Bush. Class i2—Best two rams above 18 months : 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. A. & R. McMaster. Class 13—Best two rams under 18 months : 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes A. A. & R. McMaster. Class 14—Best ram above 18 months : 4 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. A. &R. McMaster; highly commended, C. G. Tripp. Class 15—Best ram under 18 months : 3 entries. Ist prize, A. A. & R. McMaster ; 2nd, Gideon Rutherford. Class 16—Best two ewes above 18 months : 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. A. & R. McMaster. Class 17 —Best two ewes undej: 18 months : 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. A. & R. McMaiter. Class 18—Best ewe above 18 months : 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. A. & R. McMaster. Class 19—Best ewe under 18 months : 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. A. & R. McMaster.

Class 20—Best pen of five rams under 18 months : 2 entries. Ist prize, A. A. &R. McMaster; 2nd, Chas. G. Tripp. Class 21—Best pen of five ewes under 18 months: 1 entry. Highly commended, Chas. G. Tripp.

Class 22—Best two ewes above 18 months with lambs at foot: 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, A. A. & E. McMas'ter. Most points, £3 3s; A. A. & R McMaster. Sheep Best Adapted for Grazing ok Cultivated Grasses in Enclosed Land. English Leicester. Judges—Messrs W. B. Andrews, Taitapu; Jas. Haydon, Prebbleton. Class 24—Best 2 rams under 18 months: Gentries. Ist prize, E. Kelland; 2nd and highly commended, Mawson Bros. Class 25—Best ram above 18 months : 5 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, E. Kelland; highly commended, A. ti. Smith (bred by late A. Grant.) Cla3S 26—Best ram under 18 months : 5 entries. Ist prize, E. Kelland; 2nd and commended, Mawson Bros. Class 27—Best two ewes above 18 months with lambs at foot : 2 entrie3. Ist and 2nd prizes, Mawson Bros. Class 28—Best two ewes under 18 months : 4 entries. Ist prize, E. Kelland; 2nd and commended, Mawson Bros. Class 29—Best ewe above 18 months with lamb at foot: 3 entries. Ist prize, E. Kelland ; 2nd, Mawßon Bros. Class 30—Best owe under 18 months : 7 37itries. Ist prize E. Kelland ; 2nd and highly commended, li. Kelland; commended, Mawson Bros. Class 31—Best pen of five rams under 18 months ; 1 entry. Ist prize, Mawson Brcs Class 32—-Best pen of five ewes under 18 months : 1 entry. Ist prize, Mawson Bros. Most points, £3 3s; E. Kelland. Border Leicester. Judges—Messrs John Deans, Biooarton ; M. McFarlane, Rangiora. Class 34—Best two rams under 18 months: 2 entries. Ist prize, Little Bros., Ngapara; 2nd, N.Z. & A.L. Co. (Pareora). Class 35 —Best ram above 18 months : 3 entries. Ist prize, Little Bros.; 2nd, N.Z. & A.L. Co. (Pareora). Class 36—Best ram under 18 months : 3 entries : Ist and 2nd prizes, Little Bros.; highly commended, N.Z. & A.L. Co. (Pareora). Class 37 —Best two ewes above 18 months with lambs at foot: 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Little Bros. Class 38 —Best two ewes under 18 months : 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Little Bros.; highly commended, N.Z. 6 A.L. Co. (Pareora).

Class 39—Best ewe above 18 months with lamb at foot : 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Little Bros.

Class 40—Best ewe under 18 months : 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Little Bros; highly commended, N.Z. & A.L. Co., (Pareora). Class 41—Best pen of five rams under 18 months : 1 entry. Ist prize, Little Bros. Class 42—Best pen of five ewes under 18 months : 1 entry. Ist prize, Little Bros. Most points, £3 3s ; Little Bros. Lincoln. Judges—Messrs Hy, Ford, Kapunataki; Thos, Pashley, Kaiapoi. Class 48 Best two ewes under 18 months ; 1 entry. Ist prize, N.Z, & A.L. Co. (Pareora), - Class 49—Best ewe above 18 months with lamb at foot: 1 entry. Ist prize, N.Z. & A.L. Co. (Pareora). Ciaas 50-. : --.Best pwe under 18 months : 1 entry. i«t pria,&, N.Z. & A,L. Co, (Pareora). Most points. £5 ss; N.Z. <fc A.L. and Co, Romney Marsh. Judges Hy. Ford, Kapunatiki; Thos. Pashley, Kaiapoi. Class 54 Best two rams under 18 months : 2 entries, Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. & A.L. Co. (Levels). Class 55—Best ram above Irt months : 1 entry. Ist prize, N,Z. & A.L. Co. (Levels). Class 5G —Best ram under 18 months ; 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, N.Z. & A.L. Co. (Levels).

Class 59 —Best ewe above 18 months : 1 entry. Ist prize, N.Z. & A.L. Co. (Levels). Class (50—Best ewe under 18 months : 2 entries. Ist ;iud 2nd prizes, N.Z. & A.L. Co. (Levels). Class 77 —Best five fat lambs : 2 entries. Ist prize, Philip L,. Wureing,

Most points, £2 2s; N.Z. &A. L. and Co. Fat Sheep (for freezing purposes). The association gave a first prize of £3 3s, and a second prize of £1 Is to the best pen of ten fat wethers or maiden ewes, fit for the freezing trade; shown in the wool, and breed or particular cross notified. Judges—Messrs John Mcßeath, Totara; John Wilson, Upper Kaikorai. Class 78 Best ten fat wethers or Maiden Ewes, any age, as stated above: 4 entries. Ist prize and highly commended, James Orr & Co.; 2nd, N.Z. & A.L. Co. (Levels). Class 79 Best ten crossbred fat wethers or ewes, not to exceed 18 months old. First prize £l, 1 entry. Alex. Wylie. The National Mortgage and Agency Co. of New Zealand, Limited, gave a piece of plate, value £5 ss, for the best pen of not less than 20 fat sheep of any breed suitable for export; shown in the wool: 2 entries. Ist prize, James Orr & Co.; 2nd, N.Z. & A.L. Co. (Levels). Extra Ezhibits in Sheep : 1 entry. N.Z. & A.L. Co. (Levels), 5 halfbred ram hoggets, by halfbred rams from halfbred ewes. CATTLE. Other Cattle. The sums of £1 and 10s were given for first and second prizes respectively in every class. The judges commended the third best exhibit when thought worthy. ALDERNEY. Judges—Messrs Thos. Stevenson, Maheno; John Goldie, Point. Class 91—Best cow or heifer of any age, in calf or in milk: 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Mr C. K. Meredith-Kay. Ayrshire. The sum of £2 2s was given for the best bull in the yard. Judges —Messrs T. Stevenson, Maheno ; John Goldie, Point. Class 92—Best bull of three years old and upwards: 1 entry. Ist prize, R. Brown's Sir Colin. Class 93—Best bull calved since July Ist, 1890: 1 entry. Ist prize, E. T. Rhodes's Lord Glasgow. Class 94—Best boll calved since July Ist, 1891 : 2 entries. Ist prize, Wm. Stevenson's Neil; 2nd Robt. Davie's, Billy Bunt. Class 95 Best dry cow in calf : 3 entries. Ist prize, James Philp; 2nd. Thos. Stevens. Class 96—Best cow or heifer of any age in milk : 3 entries. Ist prize, R. Davie's Fancy Ist; 2nd, E. T. Rhodes* Spot; highly commended, W. Stevenson. Class 97—Best heifer calved since July Ist, 1891 : 3 entries. Ist prize, Robert Brown's Miss Maud; 2nd, J. Hobbs. Class 98 —Best heifer calved since July Ist, 1890; 2 entries. Ist prize, R. Brown's Miss Jess ; 2nd, Mrs R. Waugh ; highly commended, E. T. Rhodes. Any Breed. Class 99—Best dairy cow of any breed in milk : 1 entry. Ist prize, W. Stevenson's Gipsy Queen. Fat Cattle. Judges Messrs Wm. Hay, Tepukera, Point; Alex. Wylie, Kingsdown. Class 100—Best fat steer : 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. B. Wareiug. Class 101 Best two fat steers: 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, J. B. Wareing. Class 102—Best fat cow or heifer;: 1 entry. Ist prize, J. B. Wareing. HORSES. Draught Horses. Judges—Messrs T. Stevenson, Maheno ; Rd. Smellie, North Taieri. A prize of £5 5s was given for the best entire on the ground. The sum of £5 was given for the best draught mare on the ground. The sum of £2 and £1 as first and second prizes respectively, was given in every class of horses. The judges commended the third best exhibit when thought worthy.

Class 103—Special Class : The association offered a prize of £o 5s to be given for the be3t entire with three of his progeny, three years old and under. The award in this class was based on the quality of jthe progeny only : 3 entries. Ist prize, J. Austin's Craigievar; 2nd, John Small's Vanquisher. Class 104—Best entire horse : 7 entries Ist prize and champion, John H. Mitchell's Hard Times ; 2nd, James Austin's Craigievar ; h.c, E. T* Rhodes' Bonny Breast Knot. Class 105 Best entire horse foaled since Ist July, 1889 : 4 entries. Ist prize, Jas. Austin's Topmast; 2nd, Job. 8,. Mitchell's Reginald; h. 0., Matthew Holmeß' Waverly. Class 106 Best entire horse foaled since Ist July, 1890 : 4 entries. Ist prize, William Jamieson's Bloomfieldj 2nd, Matthew Holmes' Prince Regent} h.c, Michael Maze. Class 107.—Best entire horse foaled since July Ist, 1891: 5 entries. Ist prize, Alex. Mackenzie; 2nd, W. Arden's Young Lion ; h.c. John Small. Class 108—Best gelding : 1 entry. Ist prize, John Small's Prince. Class 109—Best gelding foaled since July Ist, 1889: 3 entries. Ist prize, Jas. Austin's Charlie ; 2nd,William Suell. Class 110—Best gelding foaled since July Ist, 1890: 2 entries. Ist prize, John Small's Champ; 2nd Mr John Small's Wallace. Class 111—Best mare in foal, or with foal at foot: 2 entries. Ist prize, Jas. Austin's Priness Royal; 2nd, Jas. Austin's Waiau IV. Class 112—Best dry mare : 4 entries. Ist prize, and champion John Shearer's Flora McDonald ; 2nd Jas. Austin's Jenny Geddis ; h.c, Jas. Austin's Kirton Rose. Class 113—Best filly foaled since July Ist, 1889 : 5 entries. Ist prize John Small's Kate; 2nd, Robert Davie's Lily; h.c, James Bishop. Class 114—Best filly foaled since July Ist, 1890 : 4 entries. Ist prize John Shearer's Blink Bonny ; 2nd, Jas Austin's Miss Rae; h.c, F. Perry's Bonny. Class 115—Best filly foaled since July Ist, 1891 : 7 entries. Ist prize, G. Miller's Golden Gem; 2nd, Alex. Mackenzie; h.c, J. Austin's Miss Knox. I (Class 117—Best pair dry mares: 2 entries. Ist prize, Thos. Taylor's Molly ; 2ud, John Small's Polly. Class 118—Best brood mare, with two of gber progeny; 1 entry. Ist prize, J. Austin's Waiau IV, OTHER HOUSES. Judges—Messrs R. On-, Oamaru; L. Maclean, Duuedin. A prize of £3 3s was given in classes best thoroughbred and coaching stallions on the ground. The sum of £2 and £1 as first and second prizes respectively was given in every class of horses. The judges commended the third exhibit when thought worthy. Class 119 (special class).—The as* sociation offered a prize of £5 5s to be given for the best thoroughbred entire with three of his progeny, three years old and under. The award in this class was based on the quality of the progeny only, which need not necessarily have been entered in the stud book : 2 entries, ] «t prize- and special, Robert Mahonej 'a Ravpnscraig; 2nd, B. Rutherford's fa* tillery, *• '"•" "■;■ ttt--- • .

Class 120—Best thoroughbred stallion : 4 entries. Ist prize, R. Rutherford's Artillery; 2nd, John Henderson"s Taiaroa; h.c, Robert Mahoney's Ravens-

craig. Class 121—Best thoroughbred brood mare : 2 eutries. Ist prize, E. T. Rhodes' Tangi II.; 2nd, W. Deßenzy's Loo. Class 122 —Best thoroughbred colt foaled since August Ist, 1890 : 1 entry. Ist prize, W. Deßenzy's Deloraine. Class 124 —Best thoroughbred colt or filly foaled since August Ist, 1891: 2 entries. Ist prize, E. T. Rhodes; 2nd, John Henderson.

Class 125—Best coaching stallion : 4 entries, lot prize, James King's Berlin ; 2nd, J. Shaw's Lord John; h.c, John Murphy's Texas. Class 126—Best coaching stallion foaled since July Ist, 1889: 2 entries. Ist prize, Robert Davie's Brazil; 2nd, Lovegrove Bros.' Transit Royal. EXTRA STOCK. Class 127 —Best hackney colt foaled since July Ist, 1890: 3 entries. Ist prize, F. Simmons ; 2nd, Robert Davie's Honduras ; h.c, W. Saunders. Class 129—Best hackney colt or filly foaled since July Ist, 1891 : 5 entries. Ist prize, F. Simmons ; 2nd, Jas. King; h.c, G. Miller's Jetoline. Cass 130—Best roadster or hack of any age, mare or gelding, up to list weight, shown in saddle and ridden : 5 entries. Ist prize, W. G. Smith's Terra Cotta ; 2nd, Bruce Gillies' Cossack ; h.c, Thos. Thomson's Actress.

Class 131—Best roadster or hack of any age, mare or gelding, up to 13st weight, shown in saddle and ridden : 6 entries. Ist prize, F. Perry's Jim; 2nd, C. A. Crow's Boy Blue; h.c, Skevington & Dowthwaite's Waihoa. Class 132—Best roadster or hack of any age, mare or gelding, up to 15st weight, shown in saddle and ridden : 2 entries. Ist, E. Richardson's, junr., Orari; 2nd, Richard Wright's Nigger. Class 133—Best lady's hack, shown in side-saddle and ridden in skirt : 4 entries, Ist prize, W. G. Smith's Terra Cotta 1; 2nd, H. G. Smith's Hassan ; h.c. Mrs R. H. Rhodes's Lucifer. Class 136—Best single-harness horse over 15 hands : 4 entries. Ist prize, C. E. Thomas's Punch; 2nd, E. T. Rhodes's Nellie; h.c, E. T. Rhodes's Doctor.

Class 137—Best pair buggy horses, the property of .me owner: 2 entries. Ist prize, J. S. Rutherford; 2nd, R. Rutherford. Class 138—Best mare for breeding weight-carrying hacks, either in foal or with foal it foot: 4 entries. Ist prize, E. T. Rhodes's Miss Hotspur; 2nd J. Struthers's Alice.

Class 139—Best cob, mare or gelding, not exceeding 15 hands, shown in saddle and ridden: 6 entries. Ist prize, H. Squire's Dick; 2nd, E. T. Rhodes's Gamester; h.c, H. W. Postlethwaite's Lubin.

Class 140—Best pony entire horse under 14 hands : 3 entries. Ist prize, Master James Drummoiid's Doctor. Class 141—Best boy's pony, mare or gelding, under 13 hands and thoroughly quiet to ride, shown in saddle and ridden: 6 entries. Ist prize Master Hastings Russell's 80-Peep ; 2nd, James King's Cora; h.c, Master R. J. Kelland. Class 142,—Best Boy's Pony, mare or gelding, under 14 hands, and thoroughly quiet to ride, to be shown in saddle and ridden. 4 entries, Ist prize, Cecil Wright; 2nd, P. Perry's Huntress; h.c, Miss Mary Meason's Admiral. Class 143—Best pair buggy ponies, under 14 hands, the property of one owner, driven together: 1 entry. Ist prize, John Martin's Nellie and Myrtle. Class 144—Best single harness pony, tindt'r 14 hands: 3 entries. Ist prize, C. K. Meredith-Kaye's Bessie ; 2nd, W. Stevenson's Roan. Special Prize. *

Mr H. Rothwell offered a prize of £2 2,-: for the best yearling (thoroughbred, or reputed thoroughbred) colt or filly. (Special entry) : 2 entries. Ist prize, 1. mahMtai 2nd, ¥. Eeroy. Hunters. Judge,?—Messrs Frank Egan, Christ-chm-cn ; 3 as. A. Randall, Duusaudel. Class 145—Best heavy-weight hunter to carry 14st. First prize £4 ; second prize, £2 -, to be ridden in the presence of the judges, previous to examination, over fair hunting fences; three trials allowed, three entries or no prize : 6 entries. Ist prize, Mr J. S. Rutherford's Mount Cook ; 2nd, Mrs R. H. Rhodes's Lucifer. Class 146—Best light-weight hunter, to carry list 71b. First prize, £4; second prize, £2 ; to be ridden in the presence of the Judges, previous to examination, over fair hunting fences ; three trialu allowed; three entries or no prize : 8 entries. Ist prize, J. S. Rutherford's Lewiß; 2nd, W. G. Smith's Joker. Special Class. A prize of £5 5s was given for the best jumper on the ground, the same h >d to be entered in Classes 145 or 146. (Special entry) : 12 entries. Mr J. S. Rutherford's Lewis. DOGS. Juuges—John Murray, Orari; John Grant, Tomuka. Class 147—Best smooth-haired collie dog or bitch on the ground. First prize, £1 10s ; second prize, 10s : 5 entries. Ist

prize, H. J. Fraser's Dot; 2nd, W. C. Fraser's Tax. RjjjClass 148—Best rough-haired collie dog or bitch on the ground. First prize, £1 10s; second prize, 10s : 10 entries. Ist prize, Arthur R. Dixon's Roy McDnfl'; 2nd, Alex. VVylie's ' Swap ; h.c, Colin Campbell. PIGS. Judges—Messrs Thos. Langdon, Winchester ; Chas. Bourn, Timaru. The sums of £1 and 10s were given in the following classes as first and second prizes. The Judges commended the third best exhibit if thought worthy. Yorkshire, Class 154—Best boar over 12 months old : 2 entries. Ist prize, William Shepherd's Yorkey; 2nd, D. Gedyes.

DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges—Neil Campbell, Hampden; J Arkle, Palmerston. Butter.

Class IGs—Best 31b of butter, without salt. First prize, #1 10s ; second prize, 15s :10 entries. Ist prize, Mrs M, Stack ; 2nd, Mrs Frew; c, Mrs A. Dickson. Class 160—Best 31b powdered butter, First prize, £1 10s; second prize, 15s : 36 entries. Ist prize, Mrs P. Dalton •; 2nd, Ellen Roach ; c, Mrs M. Stack. Class 107—Best jar of potted butter, 141 b. First prize, £1 10s; second prize, 15s: 10 entries. Ist prize, Mrs M, Stack ; 2nd, Mrs 11. Davie; c, Mrs A, Dickson, Class I(sß—Best display of fancy buttor, not less than 21b. First prize, £1 10s; second 15s ; i entries. Ist prize, Mrs J. Anderson; 2nd, Mrs A. Frew; c, Mrs M. Stack. Cheese, Class 169—Best two cheeses, not less jhan 201 b (Colonial). First prize, £1 10s; pucond prize, 15s : 1 entry. Ist prize, Shaw Croasland. Class 170—Best two table cheeses, not to exceed 101 b. 2 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, Shaw Orosslancj.

BREAD. Mr G. E. Warburtpn offered a trophy (perfume casket), value 20s, and £ dozen Can't B Beat Baking Powder, value (is, for the best two loaves of home-made bread, brand of flour to'be named: 3 entries. Ist prize, Mrs Alex. Wylie; 2nd, Mrs J. Wilson ; c, Mrs H. H. Wake. Mr G. E. Warburton offered a trophy (a pair of pictures) value 20s, and ± dozen Can't B Beat Baking Bowder, value 6s, for the best plate of twelve home-made scones. Can't B Beat Bakiu { Powder to be the leavening used, and the brand of flour to be named : 2 entries. Ist prize, Mrs A. Wylle; 2nd, Mrs King. CURED AND PRESERVED MEATS. Class 171—Best two sides of New Zealand cured bacon (smoked). First prize, £1 10s ; second prize, 15s : 7 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, D. McCallum ; c, James Familton. Class 172—Best two sides of New Zealand cured bacon (unsmoked.) First prize, £llos ; second prize, 15s : 8 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes D. McCallum; c, James Familton. Class 173—Best two hams, New Zealand cured (smoked). First prize, £110s; second prize, 15s: 7 entries. Ist prize, Opie & Sons ; 2nd, Mrs M. Stack; c, D. McCallum.

Class 174—Best two hams, New Zealand cured (unsmoked). First prize, £1 10s; second prize, 15s : 8 entries. Ist prize, Opie & Sons ; 2nd and c, James Familton.

Class 175 —Best two sides rolled bacon. First prize, £1 10s ; second prize, 15s : 7 entries. Ist prize, D. McCallum ; 2nd and c, James Familton. Class 176—Best two sides pickled bacon. First prize, £llos ; second prize, 15a : 3 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, D. McCallum ; c, Mrs M. Stack. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. Judges—Messrs J. Venning, Timaru; Thos. Kinross, Pareora Station. Class 177—'Best four bushels of wheat (short-berry). First prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s : 2 entries. Ist prize, J. Campbell; 2nd, R. Kelland. Class 178 —Best four bushels of wheat (long-berry). First prize, £1; second prize, 10s : 1 entry. Highly commended, John Campbell. EXTRA EXHIBITS. Highly commended, W. Evans, tuscan. Class 180—Best four bushels of long oats (name variety). First prize, £1; sefcond prize, 10s : 1 entry. Ist prize, John Campbell. Class 181—Best four bushels of short oats (name variety). First prize, £1; second prize, 10s : 4 entries. Ist prize, John Campbell; R. Kelland; h.c, R. Brookland, Canadian. Class 182—Best sack of potatoes. First prize, £1; second prize, 10s : 3 entries. Ist prize, William Greenaway; 2nd, S. J Bee.

Class 183—Best twelve yellow globe mangolds. First prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s: 4 entries. Ist prize and c, M. Stack ; 2nd, S. Bee. Class 184—Best twelve long red mangolds. First prize, £1; second prize, 10s : 6 entries. Ist prize, John Campbell ; 2nd and c, M. Stack. Class 185—Best twenty swede turnips. First prize, £1; second prize, 10s: 5 entries. Ist and 2nd prizes, M. Stack. Class 186—Best twenty carrots. First prize, £1; second prize, 10s: 2 entries. Ist prize, R. Kelland ; 2nd, M. Stack. Class 190 —Best four bushels of ryegrass. A prize of 10s : 3 entries. Ist prize, R. Kelland ; 2nd, John Campbell; c, M. Stack. Class 192—Best four bushels of Italian ryegrass. A prize of 10s : 1 entry. Ist prize, R. Kelland. LOCAL INDUSTEIES. Manuvacttjb.es and Produce,

Class 196—Sauces. Best assortment of locally-made sauces. £1 Is: 1 entry. Ist prize, J. Allpress. IMPLEMENTS. Judges—Andrew Martin, Otaio j J, \V. Hardie, Hook. The followiug implements were exhibited :—■ Reid & Gray, Timam.—l d.f. plough, 2 steel and 2 cast shares, and circular coulters ; 1 d.f. plough, 6 cast shares and circular coulters; 1 3-lurrow plough, cast shares, and circular coulters ; J d.f. aigging plough, complete •, 1 single iurrow lever digger complete; 1 h.b. d.f. plough, cast shares and circular coulters ; 1 drag harrow for turnip shells ; 1 drill plough and scarifier, combined; 1 7-tinedgrubber, Clay's extra strong ; 1 set blocks, chains, and trees ; 1 set 10ft. 16in. disc harrows and carriage; 1 set Bft spading harrows; 1 9ft. 24in plain roller and cannisters; 1 15-coulter 7in No. 1 grain drill; 1 15-coulter Tin No. 3 grain, turnip, and manure drill; .1 force-feed aeedsower, complete ; 1 8-coulter 14in turnip and manure drill; 1 hay rake ; 1 Mercer noncanvass binder; 1 No. 1 chaffcutter and bagger; 1 No. 3 chaffcuttor; 1 No, 3 cornbruiser; 1 No. 1 fan mill; 1 doubleaction turnip cutter ; 1 American hillside plough; 1 3in-axle farm dray; 1 double turnip and manure drill, Ij rotatory harrow ; 1 set 6-leaf light _ harrows; samples patent shaves, cannisters and twine.

Melville Gray, Timaru 1 Brantford binder, 6ft cut; 1 Brantford binder, sft cut; Fison's turnip fertiliser; McDongall's sheep dip, liquid and powder. Massey- Harris Company Masscyflarris open-back reaper and binder with transports and sheaf carrier—this binder has three and is opened or closed back at will, has a specially patent header board, buttor, and floating elevator canvass, also has simple and sure knotter Massey-Harris open-back reaper and binder, shown in working order, and driven by steam, Guinness & LeOren, Walter A. Wood single apron reaper and binder; 1 Walter A. Wood enclosed gear mower; 1 Walter A. Wood enclosed gear reaper; 1 Walter A. Wood horse rake

Booth, McDonald & Co. 1 medium d,f, plough 5 1 medium d.f. plough, con---vertible to single furrow; 1 Al single furrow plough; 1 10 feet, 18-inch disc harrows with seed boxes; 1 8 feet, 18-inch disc harrows ; 1 10-feet spading harrows (special) ; 1 Oarlyio wool press, with tip over top box (special) ; 1 " Bee" thatchmaking machine (special). Priest & Holdgate, Timaru 1 McCormick reaper and binder ; 1 MeCormick mower; 1 daisy road cart; 1 Beaufort Hunt corn crusher; ! Quvbott's horso hoo ; Plan.;t Junior took ; 1 Howard's d.f.' digging plough; 1 Howard's d.f. digging plough, with lifting gear; 1. Howard's si. digging plough; Marshall & Sons' machinery, W. E, Brumby~~l farm dray ; 1 farm dray; 1 dog cart, Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association —1 Hornsby binder, wood frame; .1 Hornsby binder, steel frame ; 1 Hornsby open-back binder, steel fraiuo j 1 strawsoniser; 1 double furrow digging plough ; 1 case gorso knives (Edwards). Buckeye Harvester Co, t Frameless Buckeyo binder; 1 Lowdown Buckeye binder ; 1 Light Buckeyo mower. James Findlay—Deering Junior steel binder. C. W. Mullins—Tho Alexander Cream Separator, and Patent Triplex horse guar. Minehen & O'Hara Patent horse protector, for protecting horses from the bot fly,