WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2161, 3 December 1885, Page 2

WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

"■•' President, Mr' W. 0. Buchanan, M.H.R.; Vice-President, Mr H. R. Bunny; Treasurer, Mr William Booth ; Secretary, Mr ft. H. Wolters; General. Committee, Messrs A. Anderson, R. R. Armstrong, H. H, Beotham, B. Boys, W. E. Bidwill, H. Braithwaite,- Jas, Donald, E. W. Dorset, John Drummond, N. Grace, B.Kimberley, J. Martin, junr., A. Mathews, D. McDougal, D. McMaster, J. Reynolds, J. P. Russell, J, Stuckey, and J, C, Vallance; Show Committee, Messrs W; H. Beetham, B. Boys, H. Braithwaite, A. Booth, T. Price, P. Seed, W. G. King, A. Elkins, R. R. Armstrong, 'E. W, Dorset, J. D, Oakly, W. Parker, P. F, Tancred, Jas. Macara, 0. McSha'ne, H. H. Jackson, J. 0. Vallance, W. E. Bidwill, J. Tully, D. McDougall, and A, Gallon,

The first annual December Show under the auspices of the above Society was held at Carterton yesterday on the grounds of the Society and in the Lyceum Hall, the latter building being devoted to the horticultural and industrial portion of the exhibition, and also canaries. From every point of view the affair was agreat success. The weather was fine, and consequently the attendance was very good, between 800 and 600 people being on the ground, and about the same number visited the Lyceum during the afternoon, The whole of the Wairarapa- townships were well represented, a great many taking advantage of the extra trains laid on for the occasion, while many travelled by road. Considering this is the first show of its kind held in Carterton, the number of exhibits must be considered very fair, and though some of the classes wore not well filled in quantity, it was made up for in quality. There was hardly sufficient room for the proper display of the poultry, the light for two or three of the rows being very bad, and as some of the pens were themselves dark, the judges had some difficulty in making their awards. Otherwise the arrangements left no cause for complaint. The officers of the Society worked hard, and, as usual, the energetic secretary, Mr H. H. Wolters, was successful in his endeavors to make things pass off smoothly. The-Carterton Brass Band, under Bandmaster Birrell, was in attendance, and tended to make things lively during the afternoon, Thirsty souls were onabled to worship at the shrine of Bacchus, Host Buckeridge, of the Marquw of Normanby, being in charge of the only publican's booth on the ground, Mr A, L. Whyte, of the Carterton Bakery, had a refreshment booth, and Mr W. Catt, tobacconist, a fancy stall, and both appeared a good business. The only game on the ground was a canary sweep, which was well patronised, and this, too, by the fair sex. In the evening the Lyceum wascrowded, and a promenade concert was held, which proved very successful. The first on the catalogue was the Poultry'

in which section there were 77 entries, and nearly the whole of these put in an appearance. It is rather a mistake to hold an exhibition at this time of the year, as it is almost impossible to keep fowls inshow plumage up to this time, unless a breeder's resources are con- : siderable, and he is able to show other than what he is breeding from, Under the circumstances, the exhibits looked very well, and were a credit to the , district. Andalusians were represented • by one indifferent pen, the cock's hackle being altogether too rusty, which were awarded a 2nd prize. Mr C, Simmons senr,, of Wellington took a first'prize in ' Silver Grey Dorkings, with .a very fine pair, which well deserved the- honor, though there was no competition, We notice there never is nowadays anything like healthy competition in this class. In any variety Dorking, Mr T. J. James, of Masterton easily beat his opponents with ■ a nice pen, Mr F, Gray being second and i highly commended. There were but two i entries in Golden Spangled Hamburgs, Mr T. J. James, being awarded second prize, and Mr A. Elkins highly emmended, The hens in both pens were good, but the cocks, though otherwise good, had very poor earlobes, and this, no doubt, is the reason why no Ist prize was awarded. The same remarks apply to the Golden Pencilled, in which Mr W, G. King was placed second and commended. Silver Spangled were well represented, there 1 being six entries, Mr W. G, King secured first honors, the cock especially boing a splendid bird, Mr F, Gray coming 1 second with a nice pair, though the spangling was not so" good as the winners'. The same exhibitor also had two pens highly commended. There were two entries in Silver Pencilled, but only one put in an appearance. Mr Elkins was deservedly awarded a Ist prize, his exhibit being a really splendid pen, and would be very hard to beat anywhere, A httlo more judgment might have been displayed in staging the Black Spanish, which always require a good light to be seen properly. There were five entries in this class, Mr P. C, Anderson taking first and Mr A, McKenzie second prizes. Messrs J, D. Knowles, W, G. King, and C. Simmons were highly commended. All five pens were very'fair, but we think the second prize pen and Mr J, D. Knowles' should have changed places, In Houdans Mr Knowles took first with a fine pen, but the cock was rather leggy to our liking, and we think Mr Oakly's pen were quite equal to them, Mr King was highly commended, Langshans, three entries, were a rather indifferent lot, Mr James securing first honors, but all the cocks had the same complaint as the Ist prize Houdan, Mr Elkins, as usual, had pretty well his own way in Game, and his lot would be very hard tobeat at the largest shows in the colony, The first prize for blackbreasted red, and first and second for Duckwine, fell to his yard. Ms R. Bull took Ist and 2nd for Brownbreasted Reds with really nice birds, In Buff Cochin Mr King came Ist, Mr Gray 2nd, and Mr Elkins higlily commended. The latter were the largest birds, but their plumage was rather washy, the season of the year, no doubt, having something to do with it. In any other variety Mr Oakly took 2nd prize with an exceedingly nice pair of Partridge, which we think were well worthy of a Ist. Dark Brahmas, 3 entries, were a fair lot, Mr Knowles securing Ist and Mr H. W, Clay second places. The light section was represented by four exhibits, Mr Oakly taking Ist and 2nd, and Mr H. R. Bunny being, higlily commended. Mr Oakly's birds were very fine, but the 2nd prize birds should certainly have taken the Ist prize. Mr F. W. Seed had two entries in White Leghorn, for one ot which he was commended. The season is altogether against the plumage of this colored bird, and combined with the fact that they were out of condition, accounts for no first prize being awarded, Mr W. McKenzie, of Masterton, took first honors for Plymouth Rocks, with a nice pair, Mr Elkins, coming second. Mr Oakly's black red game bantam secured a second place, while Mr Clay washighly .commended for crossbred fowls, and MrR, Darby tho same for geese,' there being no competition in these classes. Mr King took first and second prizes for really splendid exhibits of Aylesbury ducks, Mr Elkins taking a first in the any other variety class, There were three entries i in single cocks, Mr Elkins taking first- i with a Langshan, and Mr King second I with a Spanish Rooster. In single hena '. there were five entries, Mr King securing i

first place with a fine'largo well-niaxked Dark Brahma, and Mr J. M, "Fraser second, There was but one entry in hen eggs, Mr King being highly, commended. There were several penß for exhibition only, the most prominent amongßt them being a pair of magnificent Rouen' ducklings, exhibited by Mr T. J. James. Mr John Crawley was highly commended for an artificial mother of his own make, which he has had in use for two seasons, and finds to answer its purpose excellently. Mr Crawley has supplied similar mothers to several settlers in the district, who all speak highly of it. Pigeons were represented by 16 exhibits, and though the entries were few, the quality of the birds certainly made up for any deficiency in this respect, The majority of the awards fell to Mr W. L, Curtis, of Wellington. Messrs J. E, Hume, and A. Lindsay were the only other exhibitors. Mr Elkins was unrepresented. . Canaries were exhibited in the Lyceum-, there be-' ing 13 entries, Mr 0, Simonds' pens carried off most of the prizes with a splendid lot of birds, Mr R. H. Wilson coming next. Doos In this section there was a grand show, Borne of the exhibits being fit to grace any exhibition. Greyhound dogs were the first on the list, and first honors fell to R. Darby's bundle dog Count. Mr P. F, Tancrecl'a Napoleon came second, and had he been in better show condition, would have run the first prize winner very close, Mr R. R, Armstrong's fawn Woodlands was highly commended, and many good judges were of opinion that he should have been placed first. In sluts Mr Elkins had no difficulty in beating his opponents' with his bitch Phantom, which was pronounced to be equal to anything shown in Chriatchurch. The second prize winner was a nice slut, but rather small. There was no competition in English setters, and Mr T.' J. James' Jack was awarded a second prize. Mr Elkins took a like place in Clumber spaniels, and Mr W. C. Buchanan was highly commended. Mr P. O. Anderson took first prize in Cocker spaniels with a really fine dog. Mr Shaw, of Wellington had a pair of magnificont animals for exhibition only, which aro along way ahead of anything seen before in the district. In Irish water spaniels there was one entry, Robert Bull taking second prize with a good dog, which was a bit faulty in the head. Mr A, Farmer's mastiff Admiral took first prize in its'class, but was rather out of condition.' There was only one exhibit in rough St Bernard, Mr E. F. Buckeridge's pup being awarded first prize. Though this dog had a few faults it is likely to become a grand animal. In fox terrier (dogs) Mr G. Burgess' Welcome Jack took first honors, and is a magnificent specimen. This dog took first prize at Christchurch as a puppy, and also a number, of other i honors, and if he does not grow larger with age, will be one of the best in his class in the colony, The second prize winner, Mr H. R. Bunny's Viper, is one of'the old sort, being too large to come up to the modern 1 standard. Mr J. Tully took first and ' second in sluts, the first prize winner 1 being specially worthy, having a nice head and being handsome all over. MrW. G. ' King'sblackandtanterirerwashighlycommended, there being no competition. In broken haired terriers there was one 1 entry, Mr N. Grace's Dick taking first prize, but this exhibit should have •been shown with the Scotch terriers. InSkye 1 terriers there were two entries, but- the quality was not first class, and Mr P. ' Gray's Minnie was awarded second prize, 1 Mr A. Elkins. took first and special in 1 Scotch' terriers with his slut "Fan" which would gain a prize anywhere. Mr [ W. C. Buchanan's Wash came second, i and Mr C. Waits' highly commended, In S Italian greyhounds there was but one : entry, Mr A. Elkin's Chloe. This exhibit | was a perfect model being of good color ' and shape, and was awarded a first prize. There was a large amount of competition in Sheep dogs, there being no less than 1 ten entries. Mr A Smith took first prize with an .old dog considerably past his prime. Mr D, Kennedy's Birkie second, : (Mr C. Morgan's Pat highly commended, 1 and Mr M. Smith's Skop commended. The second prize winner was a handsome ' dog, but rather too fine, and we think it J should have changed places with Mr Morgan's Pat. In the "any other 1 variety" class, there were two entries, ■ and tliey both received first prizes. Mr ; F.jMaxton exhibited a half-bred Newfoundland and retriever, a very handsome dog, and Mr A, Elkins a half-bred bull J and mastiff, a model of a watch dog. MISCELLANEOUS. In this section Mr R. Crawford, of Carterton, took a first prize for an all-iron wheelbarrow, This article showed firstclass workmanship, and would last a lifetime, but it was rather heavy for ordinary work. Mr Crawford also received honors for a nicely finished pair of firedogs, and for two sets of horse shoes, one set being finished off with the rasp, and the other with the hammer, Mr W. C. Buchanan was awarded first prize for beehives, and Mr Jabez Johnston second. The latter also took first prizes for extracted honey, apiarian appliances, and artificial comb. Flowers. The show of flowers was held in the Lyceum, a new hall convenient to the Society's Ground. On entering the hall she visitors could not but be struck with the tasteful manner in which the exhibits had been arranged to give the best effect. The large centre table, which extended from the entrance door to the stage, was occupied with pot plants and cut blooms. The table on the right wall contained pot • plants and canaries, the left tables being taken up with fruits, vegetables, and farm produce. The stage was specially fitted up with local productions and collections of needlework, wool, and fancy work taking the'attention of the visitors to a greater extent than perhaps any other class entered, Arpund the walls were hung the various exhibits in painting and drawing, whilst at the end hung picture frames In leatherwork designs, The drawings and paintings were of a superior character, and showed considerable merit, the chief prize takers in this class being Miss Buckeridge and Miss Jupp. One very pretty design in leather work was exhibited by Mrs Sandilands, and deservedly took a first prize. The show of flowers was very good, and there were severalbeautifulspecimensofPelargoniums shown for exhibition only by Mrs and Miss Moore. In the amateur class Messrs Price and Booth were the principal prize .takers in pot plants. Mr Collotte taking two prizes ont of three exhibits of collections of not less than 48 plants each. There was a splendid show of roses in cut bloom, Mr Barrett carrying off the principal honor under this head. The prizes for the best bridal, table and hand bouquets fell to the ladies, and the competition was very great. In fruit there was a very good show of strawberries, Mr Barnard's Trollope's Victoria taking the first prize! The gooseberries shown were probably superior in weight and size to any before exhibited in the Wairarapa. Mr Kempton and Mr Barratt showed some well preserved dessert apples. There was also a good collection of red currants, and some choice cherries. The state of perfection to which the vegetables shown had been brought, speaks well for the district in which they were grown. Messrs Barnard, Braithwaite and Buchanan were the recipients of the majority of

the prizes in this class, whilst Mrs Eaton took first and second priee for- some verv fine kidney potatoes, and Mr Dorset for round potatoes.. Perhaps the 1 most useful exhibits of the day, considering'the , district, were - ' the collections of bottled fruit and vegetables, MfsH. McMaster took first and second prizes, and Mr Kempton, junr,, was highly commended for their exhibits, This industry might well be fostered by the offer of larger prizes, and it is one in which the humbleßt cottager may advantageously compete with the largest settler, In farm produce the competition was not so very great, except in butter. Mr,R. Goodin took the first prize, both iniresh and Bait. Mr H. R.. Bunny took a, special for fresh butter. His entry would have takep first prize, but was not according to schedule. There was no competition in cheese, but a first prize was deservedly awarded to tho Taratahi Dairy Company for a very good sample. Mr Sparks took first prizes in hams and bacon, the whole of the exhibits being very good. The first prize ■ in home-made bread fell to the share of Mrs R, Goodin, and the second to Mrs C, Goodin; whilst all of the other, exhibits deserved commending. Mrs Burnett had a very superior collection of fancy work for which she was awarded first prize, and Mrs Beecher took a first prize for some beautiful wax flowers. Mr W. B. Campin exhibited specimens of a new local industry—gilding and lettering on 1 glass. His exhibits, which were placed on I the stage, took a great deal of attention, Mr W. J. Lindop who is ever-to the fore '. when his town is to be represented, ' showed two glass cases of fancy goods and 1 Christmas and New Year cards, which ■ were much admired far the taste displayed " in their arrangement, and the beauty of 1 many of the designs. Qur thanks are duo to Mr Webster, the Assistant Secre--1 tary, for his courtesy to our reporter in allowing him to inspect the prize lists. The following is the list of prizes : i Poultry, Andalusian—W. G. King's 2 r Silver Grey Dorking—Chas, Simmond, f sonr.'s 1 s Any other variety Dorking—T. J. i James' 1, Farquhar Gray 2 and commoni ded i Golden Spangled Hamburgh—T. J. ■ James' 2, A, Elkins' commended , I Golden Pencilled Hamburgh—W. G. ■ King's 2 and commended 3 Silver Spangled Hamburgh—W. G. 3 King's 1, Farquhar Gray's 2 and two lots [ highly commended f Silver Pencilled Hamburgh—A. Elkins' t 1 s Black Spanish—P. C. Anderson's 1, i Andrew McKenzie's 2, W. G. King's - highly commended, J. D. Knowles' i highly commended, Ohas. Simmonds' 1 highly commended . Houdan-J. D. Knowles' 1, W. G. i Kings' highly commended, J. D, Oakly's I commended i Lanpshan—T. J. James' 1, J. D. i' Oakly's highly commended, F. W. R. v Seed s commended f Blackbreasted Red Game—A, Elkins' 1 Brownbruasted or Ginger Red Game—- . R,. Bull 1 and 2, J, M. Fraser highly , commended i Duckwing Game—A, Elkins 1 and 2 d BuffCochin-W. G. King 1, F. Gray r 2, A. Elkins commended I Any other variety Cochin—J, D, Oakly • 2 Dark Brahma—J. D. Knowles 1, H. a W.Clay2 e Light Brahma—J. D. Oakly 1 and 2, 't H. R, Bunny highly commended i White Leghorn—F. W. R. Seed's 2 e Plymouth Rsck—WrMcKcmie 1, A. 3 Elkins 2 '• , Blackbreasted Red Game Bantam—J. . D. Oakly 2 ii Crossbred Fowls-H, W. Clay, highly " commended i' Geese—R, Darby highly commended j Aylesbury Ducks—w. G. Kingl and 2 i Any other variety Ducks—A. Elkins 1 3 Best Cock-F, W. R. Seed 1, W. G, t King 2 ' r Best Hen-W. G. King 1 and highly i. commended, J. M. Fraser 2 and highly a commended, A. McKenzie highly comu mended e 12 Hen's Eggs-W.' G. King highly s commended , Selling Class-W. G. King 1 and 2. ' Pigeons, B Dragoon—A. Lindsay 1, W. L. Curtis 2 t Barb-W. L. Curtis 1 r Jacobin—J. E. Hume 1 r " Fantails-W. L. Curtis 1 ■ Bald-head—W. L. Curtis land 2 v Nun-W. L. Curtis 2 . Turbit-J. E. Hume 1 B Magpie-A. Lindsay 1, W, L, Curtis 2 1 Antwerps—W. L, Curtis 1 Canaries. Belgian, yellow or tick yelloV—Simmonds 1 ■ Norwich, clear buff—Simmonds 1 and !1 highly commended " Norwich, variegated—Burnett common- ■ ded [ Norwich, crested -Wilson 1, Sim- ? monds commended ' Lizzards, golden—Simmonds 1 ' - Any other variety—Wilson 1 l ' Any other variety cage bird—R. H. ] Wilson's goldfinch 1, r Dogs. i Greyhound (dog)—B. Darby's Count 1, P. F. Tancred's Napoleon 2, R. R, Armstrong's Woodlands highly commended Greyhound (slut)—A. Elkins' Phantom a 1, Thos. Mudgway's 2 j English Setter—T. J. James' Jack 2 , x Clumber' Spaniel—A. Elkins' Carlo'2, W, 0. Buchanan's Joe highly commended Cocker Spaniel—P. C, Anderson's \ Nellie 1 Irish Water Spaniel—Robert Bull's 2 Mastiff—A. Farmer's Admiral 1 - I Rough St. Bernard-E, H. Bucke-' ' t ridge's 1 . \ Fox Terrier (dog)-G. Burgess' WelI come Jack 1, H. R. Bunny's Viper 2 Fox Terrier (slut)—J. Tully's Gip 1, Tots 2 v Black and Tan Torrier-W. G. King's Rose highly commended , Broken-haired Terrier-N. Grace's [ Dickl Skye Terrier—F. Gray's Minnie 2 \ Scotch Terrier—A.. Elkins'.Fan 1, W, , C, Buchanan's Wasp 2, Charles Waite's highly commended ; Italian Greyhound—A Elkins' Chloe I ; Sheep Dog-A. Smith's i; D. KenJ nedy's Birkie 2, Chas. Morgan's Pat highly commended, M. Smith's Skep , commended • ' Any other variety not specified—F. F. Maxton's half-bred Newfoundland and 1 retriever 1, A, Elkins' half-bred hull and mastiff dog Lwn 1. MISCELLANEOUS, Artificial mother—J, Crawley 1 Iron wheelbarrow—R. Crawford 1 Horse shoes—R. Crawford highly com.mended Firedogs—R, Crawford commended Beehives-W. 0. Buchanan 1, Jabez Johnston 2 i Extracted honey—J. Johnston \\ Apiarian appliances- . „ 1 Artificial comb- „ 1 I 'Flowers. CLASS I—POT PLANTS. Pelargoniums—Booth 1 and 2 Regal ditto-Booth land 2 Geraniums—Price 1, Booth 2 Bi-color do—Price 1, Booth 2 • Tri-color do—Booth 1 and 2 : Ivy leaved do—Booth 1 Cinerarias—Booth 1 Bigonias, rex—Booth 1 Bigonias tuberous—Priee 1, Booth 2 Petunias—Booth 1 ■■-'• •:

3 Fuchsias-Price 1 and 2' • '•—'■■ 1 Fuchsia—Booth 1 6 stove. plants-Booth 1 6 foliage do—Booth 1 Best 6 pot plants—Price 1 ' • Professional gardenersT-Collotte 1 and 2. OLASS 2-OUT FLOWERS. 12 roses (varieties)—Barrett 1 and 2 - Pansies—Dorset 2 , Stocks—Mrs Dixon 1 Carnations and Picotees—Dorset 1 Collection Geraniums—Price 1, Booth 2 Sweet Williams—A. Booth 1, Mrs Burnett 2 Peonies—Mrs Maunsell 1 Table Bouquet—Mrs Rutherfurd 1 Hand Bouquet—T. Price 1, Mary Booth 2, Mrs Burnett commended Bridal Bouquet—Mrs Seed 1, Mrs Brann2 Collection Cut' Flowers—Booth 1, Dorset 2 Epergne or Vase—Kempton 1 Professional Gardeners, 36 Roses— Barratt 1 CLASS 2—FRUITS. 25 Strawberries—Barnard i, Price 2, Blomquest highly commended, Catt commended 25 Gooseberries—Mrs Strang 1 and commended, C. Knitzen 2, D. Barrett highly commended, Mrs Strang cornPlate Red Currants—Yicke'rataff 1, Kempton 2, E. Gooden highly commended and commended Cherries—Kempton 1 Apples (dessert)—Kempton 1 and 2, Barrett highly commended Apples (this year)-Mrs Eaton 1, R, Gooden highly commended Best' collection, fruit—Kempton 1, Barrett 2 CLASS IV—VEGETABLES. Cabbages—Kempton 1 and commended, Barnard 2, Johnston highly commended Turnips—Buchanan 1, Price 2, Barnard commended Parsnips—Buchanan highly commended Carrots—Buchanan 1, Barnard 2 Lettuces-Barnard 1 Radishes—Johnston 1, Barnard 2 Rhubarb—Barnard 1, Dorset 2 . Peas-Barnard 1, Pink 2, Booth highly commended Broad Beans-Kempton 1 and 2, Buchanan highly commended, Barnard commended Kidney potatoes—Mr3 Eaton 1 and 2, Buchanan highly commended, Barratt commended Round potatoes—Dorset 1, R, Goodin 2, Mrs Strang highly commended, Mrs Walker commended Unions—Barnard 1, Pink 2, Lindop highly commended, Johnson commended Collection Salads—Barnard commended Pottled Fruit or 1 and 2, Kempton highly commended Collection vegetables—Braithwaite 1, Barnard 2. CLASS V—FARM PRODUCE. Fresh butter—R. Goodin 1, Keddie 2, H. R, Bunny special ' . Salt butter—R. Goodin 1, H. R. Bunny 2 Cheese—Taratahi Dairy Company 1 Ham-Sparks 1, McMaster 2 Bacon-Sparks 1, CLASS VI—LOCAL PRODUCTIONS. Penmanship, boys under 15— H. Strawbridge 1, F. Reynolds 2, C. Ordish highly commended Penmanship, girls under 15—Lilian Braithwaite 1, Jemima Gallard 2, Mary Booth commended Home-made Bread—Mrs R. Goodin 1, Mrs C. Goodin 2 ' Plain sewing, girls-Mary Broadbent 1, Eva Booth 2 Knitted socks—Mrs Blomquist 1, Miss Moncrieff 2

Collection of fancy work—Mrs Burnetii

Drawing or painting-Miss Buckeridge 1 and 2

Hand-painted- Christmas Oa«l— Misg Jupp 1, Miss Buckeridge 2, and highly commended

Terra-Cotta—Miss Buckeridge 1 Cushion—Miss Snodgrass 2 Wax flowers—Mrs Beecher I

Paper flowers—Miss Buckeridge 1 Leatherwork-MrsSandilands 1'