WAIRARAPA & EAST COAST PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1525, 2 November 1883, Page 2

WAIRARAPA & EAST COAST PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SHOW.; Owners of the Sooibiy, ~ President, W, 0. Buohanan; VicePresident, W. H. Beetham ; Hon Treasurer, W. Booth; General Comjiittee, B. R, Armstrong, H, H. Boo'tbam, Joseph Bennett, W. E. Bidwill, H. Braithwaite, H. B, Bunny, Jas. Donald, J, Drummond, D. Donald, B. Boys, N. Grace, B. Kimberley, A. Matthows, D. MoMaster, H. MoMaster, J. Reynolds, Jno. Strang, Jas. Stuokey, John Smith, F. H. Wood; Auditors, F. W. R, Seed and L. Wilson ; Secretary H. H, Wolters, This event took place yestordsy at the Society's grounds, Carterton, and was attended by nearly 8000 persons. This year's show, though a thoroughly successful ono, was not so satisfactory as last year's. There was not such a large attendance (owing no doubt to trie threatening state of tho weather the previous day), and the entries in every class except sheep shewed a considerable falling off. The number of Bheep ontered, howevor, was sufficient to counterbalance the total falling off in the other exhibits, being 231 out of the total number of 530. Tho weather was all that could be wished, and the arrangements m'ado fairly perfect, but it appears to us that some means should be devised to have the judging completed before the late hour of five o'clock in theevening, when many of the' spectators have already left for their homes, and all are moving off the ground."' On this occasion the sheep were' not finished till the'hour named. No doubt the extraordinary large entries of sheep caused tho delay, but Bteps should have been taken to meet the emergency. The judges and their assistant stewards worked like Blaves to get overy thing through satisfactorily, arid they deserve _ all praise for their efforts. The proceedings were considerably enliyenm by tho music of the.Carterton Brassßand and the grounds presented a pleasing ant animated appearance, a verylargelnum ber of ladies being amongst the spectators '■■ There wore several booths erected t( provide refreshments of solid andiliquid; nature, among them being those kept by 1 Messrs Elliott, Giles and A. L; Whlfej the hitler providing a capital first class bakers' and confeotionora||p6.: The Stewards, this year, msteadofWing' a regular lunch at noon as on former occasions, and thus breaking Into the work of judging, for an hour, left this matter in the • hands of one of their number, Mr Burton Boys, and they could not have selected a better "steward of tho refreshments." He had a small room, fitted up and Btooked with a most epicurian display of viands and liquors, so that the officers of tho society might obtain refreshment whenever they felt inclined and had the time. The eioursion trains laid on by tho Railway Department conveyed a very large number to the grounds, the trains being run at hours that suited everyone. As usual, the first section on the catalogue was HORSES, opening with the thoroughbred class., This year thero were ten entries as against! fourteen at tho last show, and Mr P. F, Tancred again took first honors, this time with The Premiot, who won the Society's gold medal and Messrs Johnston & Co.'b special prize for tho boat bred thoroughbred stallion. This is the sixth time The Premier has occupied the same position. Mr J, C. Vallance took seoond place with his splendid looking young stallion, Voltigour. A new horse to this district, owned by Mr Alex. McKenzie, The Admiral, a brother of Somhern Chief, wsa highly commended. Mr Tancred aho won first prize for the best thoroughbred mare with Gossip, who had a very handsome foal at toot by Puriri. In young stock the samo exhibitor carried off-a first and second prize for two fillici -Misdeal (gold medal) by King of Olabs, ,and Princess Eoyal (2nd) by The Premier, and Mr J. C. Vallance tiro first prizes for a colt by Mute, and a filly by Tattler. Mr Tancred also wins tho silver modal for tho greatest number of points in thoroughbred horses, In the miscellaneous class thoro was nn increase of 27. There were eight ponies shown, Mr P, Oockery taking first prizo for tho handsome little entire Admiral, bred by Messrs Holmes, Matajhiwi. Mr It, Elliotte winning Messrs Lyon & Blair's prize of £3 3s for the best pony mare with Jenny Lind, by General Spec, Mr Beetham taking second with Backet, bred by Messrs Holmes; a very handsome pony was also exhibited by Mr H. H, Welch, There wero only five weight-carrying hacks, and'these wore of first quality, ■Mr It, R, Chamberlain's Jumbo receiving first prize, and Mr N. Grace's threo guineas for the best 16 stone hack. In light weights thore was very keen competition, as usual, and the judges' discrimination was taxed to the utmost. This award fell upon Mr W, H, Vallance'sMaire, who won Mr E. Pearco'B J3 2s for the best in this class, Mr Alex. MoKenzie's Young Duke coraiug second, and Mr J, 0. Vallance's Speculation highly commended. Ladies' hacks were also very numerous, and tho judging even mora difficult, Several ladies rode their own horses, and we were glad to notice three of them were " placed," Mr J. Burrow's Comus won first prize, the £3 special prize of Mr Coleman Phillips', and Mr R, B, Armstrong's £l. Mr H, R, Bunny's Cloud second, and. Messrs J. and W. Bidwlll's Blanche and Lieva equal. Buggy horses were more numerous this year, eight of them being driven roundtho arena for the decision of the judges, and Mr P. Cookery having the pleasure of being first with a horse bred by Manlhera of Te Ore Ore, Mr Vallance's Dandy, who was much admired by the spectators, was given second place. Messrs Bidwill's Stella, a very nice mare, but rather small to our faney, was awarded first foi the best mare to breed weight-carrying hacks, and the same owner's filly foaled since Ist July, 1883, also took first prize,

DBAUGHT HORSES were fewer by twelve entries this year, there being only eixleon shown There were only three stallion!, and they were the same as shown against each other last year. On this occasion, however, the awards were, different. Lord Nelson, who was not placed on the last occasion, being now awarded first prize, the Society's gold medal, and Mr A. R. Hislop's special prize of £5 ss, whllo pride of Canterbury takes second plaoe, and Gladstone third, All three horses had many admirers, however. Mr R. Oookburn, as usual, earned off honors in ..this class; two fine oolts of his taking first and second prizes, and his mares, Jeanne and Darling, taking second and highly commended award). Mr W. 0. Buohanan i was also a successful exhibitor, gaining firat and second prizes for his marei in' regular work, Maggie and Gipsy, the former being a very handsome animal, She was awarded a gold medal and Mr James Donald's prize of £2 for the best draught mare on the ground. Mr Buchanan also took first for the beat draught horse in regular work, second for his pair of plough horses, and the silver medal for most points in draughts.. For the best pair of plough horses Messrs Bidwill carried off Mr J. Burrow's prize of two guineas. Mr J, Donald won a first prize with his handsome mare Maggie, and Messrs Nix and Goodin first prizes respectively for their fillies Blossom and' Mollie Darling. The show of dratg&V

horses was" not nhat might hare been exported in a district like theWairarapa. The abseßca of eompetltors is a great drawback lo'the value of the show, arid the awards do not giro the satisfaction to the winiurs that would te the case if they had anything to beat. In thit claea there wore islrteon entries distributed among eight seotlons, and.competition in only three of them. This cannot be caijtd aatißfaotory. The same remark would apply to the thoroughbred class in which there were ten entries distributed over six aectioni and competition in only one. In CATTLE there was a falling off to the extent of 41 entries. In shortherns (here wero practically but two oxhibitors—Messrs D. MeMaster and J, C, Vallance, Messrs Bidwill, Maunsell, and Buchanan eaoh showing but one bull, the latter sjouriog a second prise. , Mr Vallance gained one first and one second prize, and three highly eommended awards," Mr MeMaster, as in former years, earning all before him. He gained seven first, six second, two highly commended, and four oommended awards, winning Mr W. 0. Buohanan's prize of fivo guineas for the beat bull, the gold medal for the same, Messrs Levin & Co.'b prize of five guineas and the Society's gold medal for the beßt coff/Messrs Moore k Krull's five guineas for the best heifer, and the silver medal for the largest number of points in purebred shorthorns, In grade shorthorns the same exhibitor was almost as successful, against pretty keen competition. He gained six first, five second, three c'ommonded, and three, commended awards, winning the gold medal for the best grade shorthorn oow, and the ailrer medal for the greatest number of points intheolasi., The.gold medal for the best grade shorthorn bull; was won by Messrs J. andiW.' Martin, who were also highly commended; for their three-year-old heifer. The other exhibitors of grade cattle were Mr J, 0. Vallance, who took second prize for his bull" King of May," MrH. MoMaster, who was highly commended, and Messrs T. E. Chamberlain, J. & W. Bidwill, and W. & H. Beetharn, A.wymce lot of puro Hereford cattle wta/exhibit'od by Mr Stuokey, the judges expressing.very high opinion of them, and jWsJsMgihem five first and two second prizos. .In class any other breed Messrs Bidwill Bros, took two first prizes for cows and; silver medol. and J. Barton's prize, of ,im guineas for the best milch cow; Mr.#;jClifton's being a very good « 9 ? o ife^vf»'. o,tt ' B Me " r ' Bidwill proy<dv.tho4xfcellenoe of theii grazing grb'ttn^ ! bpaklt)g ulUhe prizes, including Company's prize of five Messrs G(MMniI!Q! BowleiMwo guineas for the^ljpie>V, and'thesilver/medal for the greatest nnmber of points in this dais, The show of SHEEP. would be very difficult to beat anywhere. There ware 231.eutri«s, and a finer lot could hardly be: brought together at any other show in the colony. In Merinos Messrs Moore and Krull carried off. principal honors with really beautiful sheep, deep chested, shapely and well fleeced. They gained five first, two second, threo highly commended, and three commended awards, winning the gold medal for the best ram, Mr T. Carswell's five guinea prize for the greatest number of points in merinos bred by exhibitor, the Society's silver medal, and Mr E. E, Martin's prize of £3 for the greatest number of points in merinos, Mr A. Clifton was also a successful exhibitor with some very fine entries gaining two first, three second, four highly commended, and ono commended awards. The other exhibitors in this class were Messrs Buchanan 2nd prize, Beetham commended, and Biddlford. In Cotswold, there was keen competition. Mr P. F. Tancred, however, proved, as on former occasions, that there is nothing in Cotswold in this district to beat him, His sheep were the admiration of all who took' the trouble to examine them for shape, size of c»rc»se, and staple. He took live first, two seoond, and one highly commended award, and won the gold medal for the best ram in the class, and Messrs Bidwill's £3 for the best ram under 18. months. Mr D. Donald gained Messrs. Bidwills' prize for tho_ best ram over eighteen months, taking also one other first prize and being highly commended for two other exhibits, Mr J, 0. Variance shewed some excellent sheep, winning tho silver medal for the greatest number of points in the clasa, taking one first, six second, four highly commended, and one commended award, the only other exhibitors being Messrs Martin, who gained one first prize. In Lincoln's, Mr D. MeMaster was, as usual, in the front rank, taking four first, six second, and two highly commended awards, winning tho champion gold medal for the best ram of the olass and the Silver medal for most points- Mr Buchanan was not far behind, taking three first prizes and highly commended, and winning Mr Matthews' prize of three guineas for the best two Lincoln rams under eighteen months, and Mr E. Meredith's £2 2s for the best Lincoln ram or ewe which would dip the heaviest fleece. Thero was only one exhibit of Leicester! Mr A. Anderson winning the'gold medal for best ram, and the silver medal for most points in the olass. In Komney Marsh there was a fine display of sheep, Mr A. Matthews proving the owner of the best, taking nine first eight second and three highly commended awards, winning tho gold medal, and Messrs J, and W, Martins five guineas for the champion, Mr C, Pharaiyn's prize of three guineas each for the best ewe nnder or over 18 months, and the silver medal for the greatest nnmber ef points, The other exhibitors were Messrs Bidwill, who shewed some very fine sheep, and took one second prize* four highly commended and fire,commended awards,. Mr 0. Pharazyn highly eommended, Messrs Bralthwaite <fcAcqokg commended, Messrs Nix, Rhodes Donald and E. S. Mannsell. In fat sheep there was a display that was a credit to tho district. Mr Matthews gained Messrs Barber's prize of five guineas for the best pen.of fat wethers, and the Society's silver medal for the beat pen of fat sheep, thejudgw statingthe former were extra' superior, and very highly Commended Uiem in addition to awarding the first prize, Messrs Beetham gained first prize and silyer medal for the best pen of sheep for freezing purposos, Mr Buchanan second and commended for tat wethers and fat ewes, and Mr MoMatter second for the latter. In the extra class Mr Rhodes Dorifd took first prize for a nice pen of ten*'ewes with lambs, and Messrs Bidwill first for a pet lamb. PIGS, instead of being a strong feature at the show, as they should be, shewed a large falling off even from list year's exhibits, there being only fin entries at this show, consisting of three boars and two sows, . one boar exhibited by Mr J. Barrow taking second prize, the rest all belonging to Mr H, T, Owen, who took two first prizes, a second prize, and highly commended. He won the' Cjistlepoint settlers' prize of two guineas for the best boar, the same donors' £1 for the best sow, and the Society's silver medal for the most points in pigs. The specimens exhibited were of splendid quality, and would, no doubt, have held honorable place with the strongest competition, POULTRY was also a very weak Ufa®, sad aaless.

efforts ate made to induce larger entries, it would be better to itrike the class out of the catalogue, There was a pan of fowls catalogued as" Houdans," to whioh was awarded a firnt prize, such a specimen of "jadjing" ii enough to deter any person from Bending their birds to the Pastoral society's show. Competition was confined to Messrs Beetham and J, D. Oakly, and to only two sections—Black Spanish and Cochins, In Spanish neither deserved a first prize, as the cocks were not in show condition, Messrs Beetham'g, whioh was awarded first, was badly marked about the face, and Mr Oakly's, whioh took second, was not in fit condition to be out of hospital. The hens in each pen were very fair, and the cooks Rood birds as far as breeding robs, without regard to health, In Cochins, Messrs Boetham's, bred by exhibitors, gained first and second, Mr Oakly's imported pen being highly commended, and here again want of condition spoiled Mr Oakly's chance of scoring, This breeder was successful wi'h black breasted game, for which he took first prise, and was highly commended for a pen of chickens of the same breed, and for his gold pencilled Hamburgs Mr W. G. King of Carterton showed a pen of dark Bralimas, and one of eilvor spangled Hamburgs, taking first prize for each, the first named being very much'admired by speotators. Mrßeetbam wins Mr F. W, R. Seed's guinea for the boat Cochins, and Mr W. G., Beard's for the beat Spanish, Mr W. G. King the Cashpoint settler's guinea lor the best pen of Brahmas, and Mr Oakly the Societies' silver medal for the greatest number of points in poultry. DOGS. The entries in this olass were only .twenty-four, • being twenty less than at last show. For sheep dogs Bhewn on the chain Mr J. 0. Yallance's Fly took first, Mr D. Donald's Tip occupying second place. Mr J. Moriarty's Rover won the prize for sheep dogs after trial, yarding his _ Bheep very cleverly. Mr R, Roside's Black Bess also succeeded in yarding, but not so skilfully as Rover. This (as a rale) interesting oyent was completely spoiled by the spectators crowding on to the working ground and thus confusing the doga and giving them no chance to properly work their sheep, Rover wins Mr D. MoDougal's £% and Mr D. MoMaster's £2 10a. For the Cashpoint settlers prize of a guinea for the beat greyhound there was only one competitor Mr F. Moore who won with Tippoo bred by Mr J. C. Vallance. Mr H. T,R. Owen'a Toby was awarded first for the best cattle dog, Messrs Beetham won_ the prizes for terriers, field spaniels aud rabbit dogß, gaining the silver medal for the greatest number of i> dogs. IMPLEMENTS. Ab usual Meaßrs Roid & Gray were woll represented in the agricultural olass through their agents Messrs Lowes and lorus and gained first prizes for double furrow plough (silver medal) with circular coulters, set heavy harrows (4 leaf), sot of diso harrows, a Cambridge roller, reaper and binder, roaper and mower, and chaff cutter horse power, and second prizes for ploug with extra heavy coulters, and set set of 18in disc harrows, winning the silver medal for the reaperand mower, and the Cashpoint settlers prize .of •' four, guineas for the belt colleotien ofogrioul-' tural implements;,!. :,„ ' A contest of interested took placoon the ground-in.tbißj.class, being that for the Cartertonbla'cksmiths' : prize of two guinoas for the best shod hack, There were several entries, and the prize was won by Mr A, McEwen, of Maaterton, MrAngove, Carterton,second. In the agricultural section the Solway Wool Press was a spocial feature, being awarded srst prize. An'extra exhibit by MrAngove ofa icariSer, alsogaining a first prize. A very ingeniously contrived selfacting springfarm gatemade and exhibited by Mr J. Eenall received a large amount of favorable notice, and a first prize. The coach and carriage builders' class was a' good feature of the show, and some splendid samples of the industry were exhibted. Messrs Muir and Dixon, of the Masterton Coach Factory, were, as usual, the principal exhibitors, showing eight vehicles of all olasses, gaining two first, one second, and two highly commended awards, and winnint? Mr W, Booth's three guineas for the best double seated buggy, and the same donor's two guineas for the best waggonette. A very handaone phaeton, about the best finished article, whether as regards build, painting, or trimming, seen in this district, wag also exhibited by Messrs Muir & Dixon, but was apparently over-looked by the judges as our reporter could find no award j ticket on it. Thio firm did not exhibit a single-seated buggy on this occasion, their aingle-aeated hooded buggy was, however, highly commended, Mr D, Cameron, of the American Coach Factory, Greytown, exhibited three vehicles, and gained a first and second prize. His single-seated buggy winning MrR. H. Elliotte's special prize of £2 3a, and was a handsome, wellfinished, and well-made machine. Mr Crawford's single buggy was awarded second prize, and a double-seated buggy made by Messrs Robson k Oallam was highly commended, Mr J. Burrow's stylish dog cart made by a Nelson firm closing the list with a first prize. ■ MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCE. In this class as' usual there was an interesting display. Leather and wool were shown by Messrs Harvey & Sons, tobacco by Mr 6, Sayer (a very fine, well cured sample), hops by Mr A, Anderson, cheese by the Greytown Butterand Cheese Faotory, Gilpin and Pardon, and F. Shaw, ale by MoKeever, booti by Parkes, Tartarian oats by Messrs Reynolds and Braithwate, hams and bacon by Messrs Campbell and Beetham and butter by about«score of exhibitors, There wero two items in this olass which deserve special mention, the first being a selection from the Kaiapoi Wool len mills, These were of splendid quality, and as usual, attracted a very large amount of notice, and the opinion of good judges was that nothing is ever imported that could show against them, MrM, Caselberg purchased the whole exhibit except the tweeds, which were secured by Mr Galloway of Masterton The other noticeable item was a collection of potted meats got up in the best style by Messrs J. and H. Barber, and some samples of picked beef, Theie were also very favorably commented upon. Mr Geo. Bowles also showed some salted meat which was a credit to the exhibitor. The whole of the produce and industrial olasß, which should be encouraged in a substantial manner by the Society, were of very satisfactory quality, and formed a centre of attraction for numerous spectators. SHEARING MATCH. This took place about mid-day, five competing. It was a very poor affair, H. S. Wilton finished first, shearing his two sheep in 16min SOaec, but he took off too much of the poor animals' skin in the operation. A, S. Grant, who was just over the time allowed, took first prize, , and T, Hodge second, both doing good work, but rather slowly. LEAPING MATCH. This event as usual created a good deal of interest and some very fair jumping was shewn, Skylark and Blackboy taking first and second priaoa. When thiß was completed the bliow was practically over, and th'e spectators began to leave the ground,