WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST PASTORAL & AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 917, 4 November 1881, Page 2

WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST PASTORAL & AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SHOW,

Patron, His Excellency Sir Arthur Gordon, G.C.M.G. ; President, W. C. Buchanan; Vice-President, B- Boys; Hon Treasurer, W. Booth: -General Committee —F. G. Mcore, Joseph Bennett, N. Grace, W; E. Bidwill, J. Drunnnond, L, Nix, J. Stuckey, D. McMastor, H. R. Bunnv, John Strang, H. H. Beetham, D. Cameron, C. Pharazyn, James Donald, G. H. ListerKayo, C. H. Gayfor, A. Matthews, H. MoMaster, H. Brailhwaite,R R. Armstrong; Auditor, J. Snodgrass; Secretary, H, H. Wolters.

After very scurvy treatment by the weather on two or three previous occasions, tho Society was rewarded yesterday by as pleasant a day as it could have desired, and having with'praiseworthy forethought arranged for conveying any number of visitors to and from the Show at convenient hours, the Committee had the satisfaction of seeing during the afternoon over two thousand people on the ground. A large number of these had como from Wellington by the excursion train, and very.many from all parts of the district.

There was no alteration in the arrangements ot tho ground. this year, and the same positions were taken up by the various classes as atlast year's sho'v. While on that occasion, howflveiy.tlwre was hardly room to place all the exhibits, this year there was a falling off in all classes of stock. The same thing occurred at Wanganui, and is accounted for by 'the fact that owners of stock are beginning to "trust more to quality than quantity. At yesterday's show, while we. could not say there was,a decided improvement on last year's as regarded tho qltality of .the exhibits,, there .certainly was a much smaller']) oportion of inferior stock on the groun 1 than oil ""previous years, and some of the' exhibits, showed' an improvement. ' ■' ■•■ ' ■'<■ - vi The judges had a'very.hard day's work yesterday, and we think thatin the sheep niiifl hnrn nkmW nifmH'"¥ oß " rfl ' ,fl '

good time without bo much downright j labor on the part of the few gentlemen who at present undertake these onerous duties. : A more painstaking and careful lot of judges;than those gentlemen who ..officiated yesterday it would be hard to find, and their compensation for the ] work they so well, carried out will be in tli'e'faot that their judgments' were recognioed as proceeding from men well fitted for the - offioe they .held;, and that they therefore gave very.: general satisfaction. As usualji the Stewards,:; Presidout, and Secretary~ worked iiard "throughout the day, and it must have been very gratifying to thein to see that the public at large are at last beginning to appreciate their efforts by coming, in,\suoh numbers to witness the results of their labors, A significant proof that the Society is gaining a reputation was afforded by the fact that an agent was sent especially from Jiaiappi to exhibit the productions of the woollen factory there, the company re- ' cognising that the Society was the very ;best medium through which to introduce !to the, : district their manufactures. j While very much pleased to see the .nainej of old exhibitors again on the catalogue of entries, we regretted there were not more new names there, as wo iknow there owners of sheep, 'cattle, pigs, and implements who should feel it a duty to exhibit them in order to have the means of contrasting them with other entries, and tliertby finding their faults, or stimulating other owners to bring their stock to the same perfection. sThare is hot enough competition in any ; class at present, and it is not to the 'credit of our farmers that such is the case. In '

HORSES . 1 there were but three thoroughbred stallions entered, viz., The'Premior'(who ,'wns again awarded the champion prize), Tattler (who was placed second), aud Kingfisher highly commended. These horses are so well known that they need no criticism. 'Mr Tancredhad two grand ; colts on the ground, both of which received a first prize, though there was no competition.' One was the 2-year-old Administrator and tho other the yearling Consul, The same exhibitor had two very, nice brood mares, with foals at foot, ou.the ground—the well-known Princess Mary and Gossip. Both have thrown excellent stock, the former boing the dam of the two colts above alluded to. Among the entries in Class C, numbering 14, were several very creditable animals, • competition being much keeueriu this class Messrs' Tailored, Nix, Burt, Kiinberley, and Wilson receiving prizes with their i exhibits. The former's filly (First Water), and his dry mare Ruby were greatly admired, and Mr Nix's Zilla, with foal at foot, well deserved her first prize. Mr Burt's Barbarian filly Nectar is a very ■ shapely animal, and will furnish into a fine, mare if taken care of; and the same may be said of Mr Nix's filly by Danebury, which looks as if kept on very short feed. Among the draught horses Gladstone was king, being awarded the gold medal for the best sttallion in the class. Mr Carswell's Sir, William Wallace secured second place, and that thoroughly useful horse Young Sir Colin Campbell was commended for his good qualities. The show of draught mares was small, and the animals were only fail" quality, Mr Buchanan's mare Fanny carrying off first honors. Mr D. McMaster may be congratulated on his three Colstock fillies. Molly and Voilet are particularly nice animals, the former being very much like her sire; they were each placed on the prize list. Mr Burt has the making of a handsome horse in his % year-old filly Peguiu, which deservedly took a prize. The young itnck shown in her class showed that in a few years time, with carefully selected sire 3, wo shall have a stamp of draught horses in the Wairarapa which will take a lot of beating, The difference in horse stock of all kinds now and ten years n"o j s a very marked one, and is duo to the care that luib been bestowed upon the selection of breeding stock. There were six pair of plough horses on (lie ground, but there was but little competition, ns the prizetakers were so palpaply superior, Mr T. ,L Thompson owning the best pair, with Mr Buchanan next. Miscellaneous horses, ns usual, were fully represented. In this class Mr Parsons again had the honor of carrying off first prize with his Eagle, as the horse best calculated to improv« the breed of saddle horses, and little General Spec was cock of the walk among the ponies, with Mr W, Candy's second. Mr D. MoMaster, W. and H. Beetham, and J, aud 0, Bidwill also secured prizes with ponies, Hacks, both liu'bt, heavy, and ladies, were fully represented, and were carefully tried. Though they were as finealot of hacks as could be shown anywhere, most of them seemed to have but little idea r>f paces; I hey travelled as they pleased, and their education in this respect .had apparently been overlooked. The prize for heavy hacks fell to Mr T. L. Thompson's Saracen, and for light to a thorough stamp of a hack hnrse, Mr Buchanan's Favorite, the prize for a ladies'hack being allotted to J. and W. Bidwill's Blanche. The dims of young stock shown under the heading of hacks also pointed to the fact that our horseflesh is on the improvement, and likely to continue so. OATLTE. -In Shorthorn, JJfr D. McMaster, as usual, was strong, but on this occasion Mr J. P. Eussell secured the Champion prize with his bull Prince Arthur, by Butterfly, a very handsome purebred animal, Mr MoMaster coming, second with Signor,by Red Prince, vliich some people preferred to the winner. The competition throughout the classes for cattle was very keen, and honors wore pretty well distributed, Mr T. L. Thompson securing a share. In any breed Mr Russell secured most prizes, and in tht class cow, any age, in which there were 9 exhibits from Messrs McMaster, Russell, and Bidwill, tho Judges remarked that'they never saw n finer lot of \ animals at' any show •'- they had been present at. There'was a very good display of heifers, but many of them were hardly in show condition and looked a' rather ordinary lot. Two' exhibits are deserving of special mention though not entered for a prize, They are anAyreshiro bull and cow, brought up from Wellington by Master W, H, Bromley who has reared them by hand, The btill is a two-year old, and is as compact and handsome a little fellow as could be wished, and as gentle as a lamb, Tho cow is larger than, the bull, and is a splendid type of her class. The Committee decided to award them a special prize and,we must congratulate them on (heir decision. On fat cattle the judges again congratulated the Society as it was a finer display of, beef than they anticipated could be grown in the district, Messrs Beetham took two first prizes for bullocks, under and over 4 years of age. and, the cattle were certainly, mountains, of flesh. But Braneepath is not the only place from which fat cattle can be produced, for Mr, J. P. Russell'ahd Messrs Bidwill exhibited splendidspeoimensof fat stock, the former taking first and second prizes for heifers under 8 years old, and the.latter Ist and 2nd'for two fat cows.' The other animals in,this: class which did not gain-lst prizes were all-.magnificCnt animals and worthy a ; jJlace'in ; any v sh'ow.* ■■'• '-' ; , unshorn Messrs FfMo'ore alia Thos.-C'arswell had matters pretty muoh their own way,' the former galmfig'tlie'gold medal for the best ram in theolass, the latter contesting the remaining sections very, evenly, with him. Jtffill Tklllirri P 'hum mtwmil

coußider 'they wore"' bretl as-.'purely to their species iw.lhoy should have been, and they only gained one prize. The ohampion ram is a very symmetrical animal, with very oven proportions, wellwoojled at the poind, The wool is of a fine textors, and lies close and compact. His pen.companion, though a good specimen, was not so well balanced, and found no substantial favor with the judges. Mr Moore also took first prize for the best two merino ewes, their qualification being similar to;those of the ram. Tho bulk of tho merino Bheep, however, were not nearly what they should be if we consider how they would show alongside South Australian sheep of the same kind, Breeders should endeavour to give their merino sheep a larger frame, and consequently a largo extent from which to to clip their wool harvest. The Cotswold sheep shown were nil Mr P. F. Tancrod'a, i and a splendid lot they wore. Their wool was of great length and beautiful lustre, the sheep thomselvns being well balanced and large framed animals. Nearly all of them was awarded a first or second prize, and one four-tooth ram gained the gold medal. He is a grand specimen of the' Cotswold chiSF.andjshow giareful breeding. Mr Tanorod has evidently used the best siros' obtainable in his flock of Cotswolds. In the Lincolns, Mr D. McMaster gained the gold medal for the best ram with a shoep bred by Mr Monlove of Oamaru, and tho judges woro of opinion that it would be very difficult to beat him anywhere; Mr McMaster also hud tho two two-tooth rams he purchased at the late show at Wanganui, oh the grounds, and they wore much admired for their immense size and heavy fleeces, Mr Buchanan gained first prizes with twotooth and four-tooth rams in this class, Mossrs.Beotham being highly, commended for a two tootli ram, Mr McMaster gaining several other prizes. In Romnoy Marsh there was-much more competition, Messrs Pharazyn, Matthews, Nix, Bidwill, Lucena.'and Joseph and Phillips, contesting honors... Mr Ni>- secured the champion gold medal, liin exhibits being gOld all round, he divided the other prizes pretty evenly between Mean's Bidwill and Matthews, each scoring several prizes. The ewes in this class were of very fair duality, the wool on several of them was a little harsh, but there certainly was plenty of it. Fat sheep were a feature of the shew. The finest sheep ever seen by the judges in New Zealand were exhibited yesterday. One point in connection with these sheep very much struck the judges, and that was the skillful manner in which they had been shorn, and they made a special note of it. There were 11 pens of fut sheep, and Mr A. Matthews secured first prize for both wethers and ewes, and Messrs Beotham gained first prize for the fatlest wiather.

We have to congratulate Mr McMaster on winning Mr A. R. Hlslop's ten guinea prize for the best long wool ram, and Mr Pharazyn's fivo guinea prize for the best long wool ewe.

PlGS—Competition in this class was very limited, there being but feiv entries, but the animals exhibited were of excellent qunlity, Mr Elkins taking first prize for lung-haired Berkshire Boar, and Mr F. Shaw for Berkshire Sow with litter, 'file latter \v«« a very large well-bred annimul, and her litter the finest we have seen fur some time. Mr Haigh's two exhibits were very highly commended, being there no competition in their class.

POULTRY.—TIiere were only 17 entries in poultry, Mr Elkins taking nearly nil the prizes, Spine of his birds were very fine, the psnciling of his two oxhibils of Himburgs being nearly perfect, and the birds very shapely. Tlio prettiest exhibits in their class were a game Bantam rooster and two lions exhibited by Mr Pharnzyn, which wore universally admired, and gained the first prizy, Mr Bowles gaining the same honor for plain bantams. DOGS,—In this class there was not much competition, The sheep dogs were a good specimen of their species, as also the cattle dogs. In the former Mr Mitchell's two dogs worthily took fitst and second honors, and Mr Bowles and Mr A. MeKenzie tho samo in the latter. The greyhounds were not first class, and the judges experienced no difficulty in awarding the first prizo to one of Mr Blkins' exhibits, Mr Snodsrass being the next best, Mr H, B, Bunny's fox terrier was a very passable cxhioit. and Mr K, WMuir's hrindlo Scotch torrid' was much admired as a very useful little animal. Tho cross-bred for rabbit purposes were not very well represented and Mr D, McMaster's was the best tliere. it tint been for Mr Buchanan, the agricultural portion of this class would not have been represented. He-showed a well-made improved double-furrow plough, a horse hoe, an improved general drill, which will sow seed and bouodust at the same time, and an American disc harrow, which does as much work in one stroke as the ordinary harrow would in four, These implements were all made by the celebrated firm of Reid and Gray; Dunedin, and wore awarded first prizes. There were seven specimens of coachmakers' handicraft on the ground, three from Messrs Muif & Dixon Bros, of Masterton, consisting of a single-seated bug«y, very stroimly made and handsomely finished, the painting being of a very high order; a farmer's bugiry-wagon, which is a handsome, useful vehicle, of a strengl h which would render it very valuable either for carrying produce or passengers; a wagonette of beautiful finish completed their list.' The hitler article gained first prize, the buguy second, and the buggy wagon was commended fells useful nature, Mr Bohan, of Wdling'on, also exhibited three articles—a duuhloseated buggy; a single ditto, and a doublesonted stanhope. They wero all of fi:s',elaBS quality and finish, but had not rs much wofkabout them as the first exhibits and would not be so suitable for country work, this point having come weight with the judges. The other exhibit was a useful well made dogcart,

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUOE.-The exhibits in this were very small, the only real competition being in butter, Mr Wijgins taking first prizes, his exhibits being of unusual excellence, and tho best ever tasted by the Judges, For export butter Mr Jas, Donald took first prize. Cheese was .exhibited by Messrs Gilpin and Pardon, Jas. Donald, and F. Shaw, the former taking first prize, Mr Donald second, The exhibits were of very superior quality, the prize cheese being of prime flavor and well seasoned, Ham and JiACON exhibits wore very poor this year, no prizes being awarded in the former, and only one in the latter, tliough thero were ten entries. Messrs Gattsche and Parsons ale was highly commended, and for the best colleotion of baskbtwaee Mr E, Arnold, of this town, secured, and deservedly, the first honor, Mr J. Clarke also taking a first prize for his wire flowerpot stands. BEESIVES.-One of the most interesting features of the show was the beehive Mr Arnold had three'very | cleverly designed hives with supers; two of these were worked in straw and the third was an improved barframe hive. The judging in this class was evidently rather weak as a-hive which took a prize medalagainstall the world at the Melbourne Exhibilion was only highly commended at the Wairarapa Pastoraf Show. In this'case the judgment- of the public was unanimously a first prize one, and it feeling that'ingeliuity of this kind showJngßnoh.praotioalrßßnlts should have re-'

the hands of the judges,'',Mr Hoar, of Masterton, also exhibited a very complete specimen of a barlrame hive, This was almost ignored at first, being placed in the background, but was afterwards commended. "" <..;

BOOTS.—Mr Loasby's exhibit was highly commended, there being no com" petition. •■—■--. SCOURED WOOL.-Messrs Harvey and Murray had an excellent exhibit in this class, and gained a first prize, as they also did for their prepared sheepskins,' tanned basils, and rabbit skins. Mr Enoch Barnes gained a first prize for his prepared rabbit skins for export. WHEAT,—Bacon and Wrigley Bhowed a superior sample, and took first.prize, Mr Job Vile, second.

KAIAPOI EXHIBITS—Thia was a very attractive feature of the show, and the courteous agent of the Company, Mr Smail, was busy explaining the nature of their manufactures throughout the day. The exhibit was an excellent one, and consisted of tweeds, flannels, blankets, half hose, shirts, mderflannels, clothing, woollen yams, &c, &e. The dye of the latter was particularly brilliant and pure, while tho texture and quality of the whole or (lie exhibits wore not to be beaten anywhere. The agent could have sold the whole exhibit a dozen times over during the day, but had agreed to dispose of it to ■B, A, Gardener and Sons, of Carterton, who will place it at the disposal of their customers to-morrow.

GENERAL NOTES. Tho Carterton band enlivened'the proceedings during the day with some excellent music. The booths did a very good business and all seemed to enjoy the scene. The stores in Masterton and Carterton wore closed in honor of the occasion,.and n partial holiday kept throughout the Wairarapa. LEAPING MATCH. There were eight entries, and Mr J, Wilson's horse Colonel Baker took the prize, Opawa second. The latter, however, after missing thrpe times, finally cleared tho jump in good style,'aiid a challenge is published to the winner to jump again. The match altogether was a very poor one. SPECIAL* SOCIETY'S PRIZES, Wo will give an extended list of these to-morrow, the Hat not. being made up in time for to-day's issue. THE LUNCH, " A very enjoyable lunch was provided by Mr A, L. White, and wo will endeavor to givoa short account of the proceedings at it to-morrow. PRIZE LIST. HOUSES—THOROUGHBRED, Judges: Messrs J. Higgie and—— Stewards; Messrs G. H, Lister-Kaye and It 11. Armstrong. Section I—Stallion over 4 years. P. F. Tancred's ch h The Premier, by Malton, dam Revoke, foaled 1870, Ist prize, gold medal; J. C, Vallance's br h Tattler, by Ravensworth, dam Deception, by Young Plover, foaled 1872,2 nd; D. JJcDougaH'R br h Kingfisher, by Skyscraper, dam Remnant, by Fisherman, 12yrs old, highly commended. Section 3—Colt foaled since Ist July, 1879. P. F. Tancred's m c The Administrator, by The Premier, dam Princess Mary, by Ravensworth, bred by exhibitor, Ist. Section 4—Colt foaled since Ist July, 1880. P. F. Tancred's br o The Consul, by The Premier, dam Princess Mary, by Ravensworth, bred by exhibitor, Ist. Section C-Mare in foal or with foal at foot. P. F. Tancred's m m Princess Mary, by Ravensworth, dam Regina, with foal at root by The Premier, lOyrs old, 2nd.

Mr Tancred wins the silver medal of the Society for the highest number of points iu thoroughbred horses,

CLASS C. IN N.Z. STUD BOOK,

Section 11— B. Kiniberly's Tho Baron, highly commended, [The Judges considered he was not the kind of horse for Class C. mares-] Section 13— B. Kiinberley's Barry Lym'o l, Ist prize Section 14—Colt foalod since Ist July, 1880, P. F, Tancreil's ch g Santa Clans, by the Premier, dam Ruby, by Traducer, bred by exhibitor, foaled December 25. 1880,1st. Section lO—Mave in foal or with foal at foot. W. J. Nix's Zilla, by Oliver Cromwell, dam Alice, by Eaveusdown, aged, bred by Mr Taukersley, Masterton, Ist. Section 17—Dry brood mare, 4yrs old and upwards. P. F. Tancred's ch in Ruby, by Traducer, dam Nita, by Bishop of Osnaburgh, Byrs old, Ist; W, J, Nix's m Buunv, by Don Juan, dam by Riddlesworth, aged, bred by Mr Richardson, Casllepoint, 2nd. Section 18-Filly foaled since Ist July, 1878. W, Burt's br f Nectar, by Barbarian, dam Camelia, by Antidote, foaled 1878, bred by exhibitor, M;% J. Nix's f Barbary, by Barbarian, dam'Zilla, foaled 16th November, 1878, bred bv exhibitor, 2nd.

Section 19—Filly foaled since Ist July, 1879. P. F. Tauc'ied's ch f First Water, by The Premier, dam Rubv, foaled Dec, 1879, bred by exhibitor, Ist; W. Burt's ch f Putangitaugi, by Mangle, dam Mabel, by Southern Chief, foaled 1879, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. . . "

Section 20-Filly foaled since Ist July, 1880. W. J. Nix's f—, by Danebury, dam Bunny, foaled Bth November, 1880, bred by exhibitor, Ist; Jas. Wilson's g f old, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Miss Danebury, by Danebury, one year

Mr Nix takes the silver medal for the greatest number of points in Class C, Horses. DRAUGHT HORSES,

Judge: Mr Alexander Brown. Stewards Messrs Jas Donald, and A. Matthews. '..-.

Section 21—Stallion over 4yrs, : J, Harding'B b h Gladstone, by Prince Royal, dam a Wellington mare; bred by Mr Haskett, Canterbury; foaled December, Carswell's h Sir William Wallace, by Prince Charlie 2nd ; W. Morrison's b h ToUng Sir Colin Campbell, by Sir Colin Campbell, dam Polly; Byra old; bred by Mr Weddison, Canterbury, commended. Section 24—Colt foaled since Ist July, 1880. D. McMaster's—, foaled October, 1880; bred by oxliibitor, commended. Section 25—Dry mare over 4yrs old, in regular work. W. 0. Buchanan's b m Fanny, Ist; R. Cockburn's b m Jean, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Section 26—Mare in foal or with foal at foot. Patrick O'Connor's b m Blossom, by Farmer's Glory, dam a Tasmaaian mare ; 9yrs old; bred by Mr Marshall, Canterbury, 2nd.

Section 27 —Filly foaled since Ist July, 1878. D. McMaster's ch f Violet, by Colstock; foaled October, 1878; bred by exhibitor, Ist; D. McMaster's ch f Molly, bred by exhibitor, 2nd ;>D. McMaster's b f Maggie, bred by exhibitor, highly commended.

Section 28—Filly foaled since Ist July, 1879. W. Burt's Peggie, by Young Prince Charlie; dam Bony, by Colstook; foaled 1879; bred by Mr John Cundy, Feather--8 ton, Ist. •

Section 2f>—Filly foaled since Ist July, 1880. R, Cockburn's dark filly,—, foaled December; 1880; bred by exhibitor, 2nd; Patrick O'Connor's of Norahjby Young Prince Charlie, dam Blossom ; foaled- September 25, 1880; bred by Mr Morisoh, Manaia, commended, '"■'"' '■'':■?

nessed. -iT<u;L, Thompson's' -Davy land Samson, Ist, and Mr Burrow's! prize of 2s; W ; . 0. Buchanan's Kate land Punch,2nd/; W, ahdjH.Beetham's- —, bred by exhibitors, commendetl. Mr ,D. MoMaster tafesUhe Society's silver medal for the greatest number of points . 'mis(MiiA%eous.^ : '.".'•;■ Section 35 —Entire best calculated, to improve the;sbfeed ; af.'" r carfiage horses., Thos. Parson'srgh; Eagle, by KakapoJ dam Salma, by Phantom; foaled December, 1877; bred by exhibitor, Ist; T. L. Th«mpsdn's.h : Camden,: .by "Bay-Camden, bred in Canterbury, 2nd

Section 36 -Entirev Pony, any age, 13 hands or under.' P', F. Tanored's b p General Spec; aged, bred by Mr Walker, Wanganui, Ist;, W. Cundy's or Pony, foaled 1879, bred by exhibitor, 2nd. Section 37—Pony mare or' gelding under 13 hands. D. MoMaster's ch g Tommy Dodd-; ;4yrs -old, bred, by Mr Drummond, Mastertouj lst : ; j.andWi Bidwiil's Sylphepifeedf bred by Captain Carlyon. Napier,'2nd"; l W\ • arid' H. Beetham's ch g Racket; fealed 1877; bred by Messrs Holmes, Masterton, highly, commended. . Section 38—Weight-carrying hack, any age, up to 16 atone. ;I..'L. Thompson's ch g Saracen, by Kakapo, bred by Mr Bannister,, Ist, and Lyon&Elair'sprize; value £3 3si; D.- MoMaster's chg —, by Nan'akia,':3yrs' old, 2nd; Gillies' b g Rocket, highly poinmerided. • Section" 39—Light-weight' Hack. W. C, Buohanan's, b m Favorite, aged, bred br H. McMaster, GUdstone, Ist, and G. H." Lißter-Ka'y'e's prize of £6 ss; IP, Russell's o Miro, aged, bred.by exhibitor, 2nd. ~ -'. '""•;

Section 40—Best lady's 'hack, shown in side-saddle. J. and W. Bidw'eii's Blanche, bred'by Mr Knight,- Mj and Mr R. E. Armstrong's prize, of *42 : 2 a; W, andH, Beetham's blTempest; foaled 1876; bred by exhibitors, 2nd. ;. I Section 41—Pair of buggy horses, in harness. S. VenneH's,'lst. Section 44—Haok'mare in foal or with foal at foot, John Yates' br m by Soorates, Ist; T. L. Thompson's ch m Helen, 2nd.

Section 45—Best; m»re, far breeding weight-carrying hacks, in foal or with foal at foot, J. W.-Bidwell's Stella.-.bred by 0. R- Miller, Tiriui, lat, find Waikawa'Daily prize/of-£2 2s; T, L, Thompson's bl m Zoe, 2nd. Section 46—Filly foaled since lat July, 1879-W.. Strang's .c f. Twilight, by Premier, dam Dolly Vavden, by Olymenus; foaled 14th November, 1879,15t; J. and W. Bidvrill's Mona, ■ by Mangle, 2nd; J. Eenall's g.f Fawn, by Barbarian, highly commended. •• Section 47—Filly foaled since Ist July, 1880. J and W. Bidwill's Iris, by Mangle, brad by exhibitors, Ist; J. Renall's rn or c f Lady Maud, by Ananias, dam Queen of the Taueru, 2nd.Section 48—Colt or gelding foaled since Ist July, 1879. : J; H.'Grattan's ch j> Curran, by .The Premier, Ist; S. Vermeil's b c Forrest Lee, by Barbarian, 2nd. CATTLE. Judges' :■ Messrs C. Cameron and J, Gower; Stewards in attendance: Messrs H. Braithwaife and N. Grace. sborthorn, Section I—Bull, any age. J. P. Bussell's wh b Prince Arthur, by Butterfly, dam Lady Helen, by Abbot of Risington ; calved November, 1877; bred by exhibitor. Ist' prize Gold Medal, J. P, Russell's special prize.oLJlO. 10a, and A, McMaster's of £3 3s ;'D.'McMaster's rn b Signor by Bed Prince second, dam Eoyal Princess, 2nd;D. McMasler.'s/ amd wh bßed ■Prince, 2nd, by Prince Frederick, highly commended ;-• W..0. Buchanan's r and »■ Bull, bred by Hay Brothers, Canterbury, commended,

Section 3—Bull calved since Ist July, 1876. G. M. Drummond'a rand wh b Prince Albert; calved 2nd April, 1880; bred by D. McMaster, Tuhitarata, Ist; J. W. Bidwill's b Czar, by Father Christmas, dam Fairy, by Boyal Butterfly Gth, 2nd ; G. Drummond'a m b Solicitor, highly commended, , Section 4—Bull calved Bince Ist July, 1880. D. McMaster's rn b British Flag, by Abbot of Eisington, Ist; D. McMaster's rn b Home Rule,by lied Prince 2nd, 2nd; D. McMaster's r and wh calf Whiskey, by Red Prince 2nd, dam Phoebe, highly commended. "Sections—Cow, any age, in calf or calf at foot, D. McMaster's rn Royal Princess, by Count of Oxford, Ist; T. L, Thompson's rn.c—byLansdown, 2nd ; T. L. Thompson's r and wh c Lady Givynne, by Royal Gwyune, highly coirmended; D: McMaster's rn c Totu Pai, by Abbot of Risington, commended. Seotion 6-Oow, any age, dry. D. McMaster's r and who Pinko, by Red Prince 2nd, dam Royal Princess, by Count of Oxford. Ist, and D, McMaster's special prize of £5 53; T. L. Thompson's wh c Snowdrop, by Lansdown, 2nd; T, L. Thompson's r and who Lady Barnard, by Count, highly commended; T.L. Thompson's wh' c Motherless, by President, commended.'

Section 7—Heifer calved since Ist July, 1878. D. McMaster's rn h Malvina, by Eclipse, dam Bony (imp. from Canterbury), lat, and special prize of £5 ss; D. McMaster's rand wli h Profit, by Red Prince 2nd,-2nd prize ;T, L.Thompson's rrih —, by Royal Gwynne, highly commended ;'T,L,'Thompson's rn h by Royal Gwynne, commended. ' Section B—Heifer calved since Ist July, 1879: T. L. Thompson's r h -, by Eoyal Gwynne, Ist ;D. McMaster's rn h Mabel, by Red Prince 2nd-; D. McMaster's rn h Maud, by Signor». : nighly commended. . Section calved siuco Ist July, 1880. D. McMaster's rnh Buttercup, by Magistrate,'-MpK L, ; Thompson's rn h —, by Royal Gwynne.-2nd ;D. McMaster's r and wh h Amanda, by Magistrate, highly commended,'

• ; ANY OTHER'BREED. Section '22—Bull calved since Ist July, 1880. D. McMaster's ;r and wh b Councillor, by Red Prince, Ist, Section 23—Cow, any age. J, P. Russell's rn c Maggie, by Royal Butterfly, Ist; J, and W, Bidwill's o J 875, 2nd ; J. P. RusselF rn c Beauty, by Abbot of Risinglon, highly commended; J. P, Russell's r and who Nanty, by Abbot of Kisington, commended. Section 24—Milch cow. J, and W. Bidwill's c—; calved 1874; bred by exhibitor, Ist, arid Mr Booth's prize of £2 2s.

Section 25-rHeifer calved since Ist July, 1878. J.,P. Russell's rn h —, by Butterfly, Ist; J. P. Russell's r and wh h —, by Butterfly, 2nd j J. P. Russell's r and wh h -, by Butterfly, highly commended ; D. MoMaater'a r h Maiden, by Madcap, commended. > Section 26—Heifer calved since-. Ist July, 1879. D. ■ McMaster's rn h Tiny, by Red Prince, Ist;' D. McMaster's rn h Crummy, by Red Prince, 2nd; D, McMaster's r and wh h Starry, by Red Prince,, highly commended ; J.' P. Russell's rn h —, by Butterfly, commended. ■ Section- 27—Heifer calved since Ist July, 1880, J. P. Russell rn h -, Bnt< terfly, Ist; J. P. Russell's' rn h —, by Butterfly, 2nd,;;D.; McMaster's,.Nancy j Lee,- highly commended;. J. P. Russell's rn h —, by King He : nry 6th; commended, Mr J. Pi Russell takes the Society's silver medal for cattle of any breed. : ".; FAT CATTLE. ■' Sefition 28^'BuflbckV i 6vei'4 years old, W; and calved 1876-7?.; bred by exhibitor,- Ist, and Mr Barber's P ri M of£22B::W;o.,Bu C hanan*srnW f

■i-' f ,'bred by exhibitor, 2nd; J, P. Russell's wh.bk—, bredby exhibitor, highly commended; W. and' H. Beetham's —, calved 1876-'77; bred by exhibitors, commended,

. Secticr. 29—1 Bullock, under"l years old. W.andH. Beetham's -, bred- by exhibitors, Ist-} J. P. Russell's.r.and jr A 'bk'-,'by Eoyal Butterfly; bred'by «x----hibitor, 2nd; W. andH. Beetham'a —, bred by exhibitors, highly., commendedj J. P.Russell's rn.bic -,'by'Abbl'of Risington; bred by, exhibitor, commended. ' . .'■ "\ '' 1 Section 30—l-Heifer,-under3-years old, J, P, Eussell's'r and wh bk, by Butterfly; bred by exhibitor, ls|; J. P. , Russell's r and wh bk by Butterfly J bred by exhibitor, 2nd. /• . o' Section 31—1 Heifer.or Cow, a]rty agdi" J, and W, Bidwill's rn h —, bred by exhibitors, Ist; J. andW. Bidwill's*wh h —, bred by exhibitors," 2nd; Jv-P. Russell's r and wh —, by Eoyal Butterfly, bred by exhibitor, highly commended;. J. P, Russell's r and wh h -, by Butter : fly, bred by exhibitor; commended. ■• "> 1 Mr J. P. Ruaaell takes the silver medal in the-Clnss Fat Cattle, "■'■■ '')■.■ .... SHEEP. . ■■■- Judges: Messrs Williams (Merino), and J. G. Wiliori'and Wellwood (Lqngwooj); Stewards in Attendance-.;-.-Messrs J, Stuokey, H. MoMaster, andijohn Stang.

MERINO-Unshom.- .';' Seotion I—Messrs Moore. commended and highly commended; Murray Roberts & Co.'s prize. » f • Section 2—l Ram, 2 toothoor.under.•r r .under.• Moore and Krull's, highly commended Section 3-4 tooth or over, Moore and' Krull's, Ist, and gold-medal of the Society .-..'; Section 4—l Earn, 4 tooth or over. W. and H. Beetham's,' Ist >-.t

Section fi—2 Ewes, 2 tooth or under. Moore and Krull's, Ist ■; -Thomas CarST well's, 2nd -.;■ Section 6—l Ewe, 2 tooth or undcr { Thomas Carswell'j, Ist; Moore and Krull's', 2nd •"■:

Section 7—2 Ewes, 4 tooth or over. Thomas Oarswell's, Ist; Moore and Krull's,2nd ■ >:■ ■ •......";:. ~ Section 8-1 Ewe, 4 tooth or over, Thomas Oarswell's, Ist; Moore and KruH's, 2nd.

OOTSWOLD.-Uhshobn.

Section 10-2 Rums, 3 tooth or under. P. F. Tancred's, Ist and 2nd Section' 11—1' Ram, 2 topth or under. P. F. Tancred's, Ist and 2nd Seciioh ; l3-l Ram, 4 tooth or over. P. F. Tancred's General, Ist, and Society's, »old medal; P. F. Tancred's Sovereign', 2nd ' ■ ■.'.'' ..

Section 14 -2 Ewes; 2 topth or under. P F. Tancred's, Ist and 2nd .'■ ■ Vlv Section 15—1 Ewe, 2 tooth or under. P. F. Tancred's, Ist and 2nd ■ -•''.,, Section 16-2 Ewes, 4 tooth or oyer, P, F. Tancred's, Ist and 2nd ' Section 17—lEwej 4 tooth or over. P. F. Tancred's, Ist and 2nd Section 18-2 Ewes, with Cotswold Jambs at foot. P, F. Tancred's, Ist and 2nd '.•'••■. LINCOLN.-Usshokn. Section 19-2 R:ims, 2 tooth, or under, W. C. Buchanan, Ist, G. L. Gennes'B prizo of 12 ; D. McMaster's, 2nd ; D. McMaster's, liiahly commended Section 20—1 Ram, 2 tooth or under. D. McMaster's, Ist; D. McMaster's, 2nd; D. McMaster's, highly commended; W, C. Buchanan's, commended Section 21—2 Earns, 4 tooth or over. W. C. Buchanan's, Ist; W. and H. Beelham's, 2nd Section 22-1 Ram, 4 tooth or over, D. McMaster's, Ist, and gold medal of the Society; W. C. Buchanan's, 2nd Section 23—2 Ewes,2 toother under. D. McMaster's, Ist, and J. Strang's prize of £5 ss; D. McMasterls, 2nd; James Strang's sen., highly commended ; W. 0. Buchanan's, commended Section 24-1 Ewe, 2 tooth or under.'. D. McMaster's, Ist and 2nd; James Strang's sen., highly commended; H... McMaster's, commended Section 25—2 Ewes, 4 tooth or over. D. McMaster's, Ist; W., and H, Bee-, tham's, 2nd; W. C. Buchanan's, highly commended; AY. and H. Beetham'p,. commended

■ Section 26—1 Ewe, 4 tooth or over, D. McMaster's, Ist: D. McMaster's, 2nd j W C. Buchanan's, highly commended-] D. McMaster's, commended BOMNBY MARSH.-unshom,

' Section 38—2 Runs, 2 tooth or .under. W. J. Nix's, Ist; Alfred MaUhews','2nd | J. and W. Bidwill'B, highly commended ] J, and W. Bidwill's, commended./: • Section 29—1 Earn, 2 tooth or under, TV. J. Nix's Ist; Alfred Matthews', 2nd.j J. and W. Bidwill's, highly commended. Seclion 30-2 Rams, 4 tooth or over. Alfred Matthews', Ist; J. and W. Bidwill's, 2nd. - •■ • •

Section 31—1 Ram, 4 tooth-or over. J. and W. Bidwill's, ist; Wi Nix's Young Monarch, 2nd; I and W. Bidwill's, highly comfe'ended; W. L, Lucena's, commended. .. ,

Section 32—2 Ewes, 2 tooth or under. W. J.Nix's/'lse; J. and.W..Bidwill's, 2nd; Alfred Matthew's highly corarflended; Alfred Matthew's, commended!• ' ' '

Section 33—1 Ewe* 2 tooth or under. W. J. Nix's, Ist. 2nd, aiid highly com. mended. ;" ■!'•■...

Section 34-2 .Ewes, 4 tonthor over J. and W. Bidwill's, Ist; Alfred Matthews', 2nd.

Seclion 35—1 Ewe, 4 tooth or over J.- arid W. Bidwill's, Ist; Alfred Matthews', 2nd.

Section 36—2 Ewes, with Eomney Marsh lambs nt foot. W.J. Nix's, Ist; W. J. Nix's, 2nd; Alfred Matthews', highly commended,

Section 38-10 Fat Wethers, any breed, 4 tooth or under. Alfred Matthews', Ist; W. 0. Buohamm's, 2nd; D. McMtster's, hishly commended.

Section 39-10 Fat Wethers, any breed, 6 tooth pr over. Alfred Matthews', Ist,; W. and H. Beetham's, 2nd ; D. McMaster'n, highly conmended; W.' 0. Buchanan's commended.

Section 40-10 Fat Ewes, any aoe or breed. Alfred Matthews', Ist; W. C. Buchanan's, 2nd; D. MoMaster's, highly commended; W. and H. Beetham'a, coinmended.

Section 41-1 Fat Wether, any age or breed, for heaviest weight only. W. and H. Beetham'a Ist.

PIGS. Judges: Mr H. H, Jackson and James Gear. Stewards in attendance : Mr. Walter Perry, and Mr George Bowles. Section I—Boar, long-haired Berkshire. A. Elkine', Ist, and Mr Beard's prize of 13 ;W. andH. Beetham's, 2nd. Section 2-Sow, lone-haired Berkshire. F. .Sh&w'B, Ist, and B. Boy's prize of 12, Section 3-Smooth-haired ' Berkshire Boar. .S. Haigh's, highly commended. Section 4—Smooth-haired Berkshire Sow. s. Hajgh'i, highly-commended. • POULTRY. Judge :F,,Gray; Steward in attend ance.; Mr Walter Peny. ".' . ]■ ■Mr Joseph' Bennett offers a prira'of £2 to the winner of the greatest l number of poin in poultry. Section 7-Fowls,.Dprldng. "A. Elkins' Ist. Henry B. Bunny's, 2nd.' '■•■■:- ' Lection B—Spanish. A.. Elkins*, commended. Section 10—Hamburg, gdld pencil.' AJ BlkinsVcommendedt • , . •i '%S'i° n , l lr, A. llkms, highly commended. '■: Seotion 15—Game. A.'EljdnsV#s : A, Elkjps', commenclfla. :■ ;; ,r

.Action 16—Bantams. George Bowies', fH Sssiipn 17-Game Bantams. C. Pharazyn'sVlst. . i -Section: 18-HBrahma, dark. A. Eltons', 1st;" SectiojL 19-Brahma r ny's, Island 2nd. ■.['..... hj.M-1 ■' \■■ ...., DOGS.,/.',,-'.;, Jr- " Judge ;.R'. MoLaren;. Steward iPattendance i/Mi'Lewis'Nixij •;!..; •; >'■•' Section I—Sheep Dogs.'' A.' Mitohill's bk andtan-d-Eoy, Ist; D.-Kentiedy'sbk and tan d, 2nd; A. Mitchell's bk and |tan d, Laddy, highly oommended, . Vjfi ■' Sectiori.'a—Cattle Dogs. D. Kennedys ut. yellow d" jack, Ist; George Bowies' Wh Watob; :2rid; A. MoKenzie's d Snider, highly .oorhinended. . .Seotionß-Greyhounds. Elkins' Ist, and Messrs Burrows and--Strang's prize of 4$ 2s; J, Snodgrass's bk Opawa, 2nd; Em-row's btd 'Count', commended; D. MoMaster'i bk d Black Prince, highly commended..";l / ; . ;■ Seotion 4—English Fox Terriers. H. E. Bunny'sbkahd'whdVmeri Ist. ' . Seotion..BT-Scotoh,Temers. ; B, W. Muir's brindle.by Maria) lei Section lb-Fieid.Spaniels, F.Faber'g 4yrs old, bred by exhibitor, Ist. :• :j .Section. 11—Oross:br»d Dogs for rabbit purposes, combining,' ; speed' and! sound constitution, D..McMaster's yellow) d Mouse, Ist; George Eutton's half-bred Kangaroo and Stagnound, 2nd. •:■■■' ■'

Judges: Messrs John Harding'atldjA. Burnett. Steward in attendance i: Mr Fairbrother, senior. |. j Section 2—Double Furrow Plough'.'' W. 0. Buchanan's, Ist. j \f:\ Seotion 8-Horse-hoe W. 0. !B)iflhanan's, Ist. • S ', .'■ ■ Section 23—Single an'd double 'Seated Buggies, New Zealand make. Muir.atid Dixon Bros.' Waggonette, made! b'y exhibitors ; price, £55, Ist. Muir; and Dixon Bros,' single-seated Buggy, injtde ;by exhibitors;price* £40,-2 nd; Muir'and .Dixon Bros.'.' Parmer's buggy-waggon, made by exhibitors;-- price, JJ4S, commended.

•.'• 'Section 31—Sefc' cart" harness, leading arid>haft.. Giles and Collins's, Ist. Reo'tipn'. 32—Gentleman's stock and park saddle. Giles and. Collins's, Ist.

EXTRAEXHIBITS,,; ■ ,"W. o, : Briohanaii|B improved general drill,_ Ist; Giles; pd : of bridles, Ist; W. 0. Buohanan'B Ameri« can Disc Havfbwlst;: I ';,^' 1 .:- MISOELLANENUS COLONIAL ■,, ,PRODUCE. Judges: Messrs B. Boys, H. F. Logan, and Mile's? Stewards in attendance: i Messrs Booth, and Coleman Phillips. |;,; Seotion,;l—Salt -butter, not less than GOlbs, date of salting to be affixed'to each exhibit. Thomas Wiggins, Ist'; J. Hardjng,. commended.-......,., ~ . . /Se'cridiiiij^Fjresii.butier; not less than 31bs'r'Thomas.'Wiggins. Ist; Jl Harding 2nd. :',:'- '

.. Section butter, not-lesi than 3lbs. % Wiggins'; Ist and Wi Booth's pnze''bfi2:2s; EbbortGoodin, 2nd. 'Section "4—Butter prepared for oxport < in tins', tegs, jars, or ether, vessel, not less than 251bs. ;James Donald, Ist prize, £3.Bs; Robert Goodin, 2nd prize, £2 2s; •Thomas.Wiggins, highly cominended. Section 5-rßest cheese! • GSlpinrnd Pardon, lstprize, J2; James DnnaJMnd: F. Shaw, commended. ,-'^V^ Section G—Best ham.. Section 7-Best flitch of :bacon. James Donald's, Ist prize, £2 25.. Section 9—Best caak New Zealand brewed ale, not less than 5 gallons. Messrs Gettscha and Parsons, highly commended.

'. Section-lOr-Best collection basket ware, Colonial make (Mr W. Booth offers a prize, value £1 Is). E. Arnold, colleotiori of basketiware, Ist; E. Arnold, 0 beehives, highly 'commended; J. Clarke, .flower pot stands, commended. ...Section 11—Best 'assortment of boots. D. P. Loasby's, made by exhibitor, highly commended- '

Section 15—Scoured wool! (Messrs Levin and Co,, offer a prize, value £5 ss). Harvey-and-Murray, Ist. . • Saotion 19—ldoz rabbit skins prepared for export Enoch Barnes, Ist prize, £1 Is.

• FOR EXHIBITION ONLY, Bacon and Wrigley wheat, Ist; J. Vile, 2nd; Kaipoi Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited,,assorlment,of woollen goods manufactured at Kaiapoi by the Company, highly commended; Harvey and Murray, assortment ■of 'wopl'mats, highly commended; Harvey and Murray, Tanned Basils, highly.'".commended; "Harrey and Murray, rabbit sins, highly commended; M. Hoare's wood bar frame / beehive, with super, highly corhmendedi

The Kaiapoi Tweeds are usually made up in tailoring establishments for £4 or £6, but by getting them made up at the mill in large quantities enables me to sell the same goods at £2 ifiß.-ahd, £3 lbs.;' My stock of shirts, hats, hosiery, &b., is of the very best description, and will repay inspection, Orders from any part .of the country will be punctually attended to.-Alex. Sample, Willis-street, Wellington.'- "■-' Now is the season for transplanting flowers. In view oHhis Rapp & Habe, of the Emporium, have, purchased 100 dozen Flower Pots, all si'zes, which they are selling at Wellington prices.—[Ad.] ' l A trip to the Empire City may not only be made pleasurable but profitable. To those who can combine, business with pleasure, it must be gratifying. to inspect the large stocks of seasonable Drapery and Clothing, such as can be seen only in a Vast* centre of population like the City of Wellington. Visitors from the Wairarapa will find one of the largest and best selected at Jam Smith's TeAro Some. - -I'-v The Btock of Clothing for Men'i, Youths', and Boys' wear has been taado to special > irderfor TeAroHouse. All materials hato i been carefully selected and all styles juK i ciously chosen. Belter value it ts im/wsPPifc*, .' to obtain, .One great 'speciality |of Te Aro i House is the immense variety of ''Boys' and -4 Youths' Clothing. Parents and Guardians should this fact, in mind when they visit tcwn, and wend their way to James Smithy Te Aro House. The Spring Fashions this season are ex. ceedingly pretty, varied, and (.chaste. In Ladies Brest materials, Millinery, Mantlet, Lam, Ribbons, and Scarfs, the choice is unusual y large and elegant Visitors to Wellington would do well.to pay an early visit to Jamts Smith's.Tt Aro Eom. ■