WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2444, 4 November 1886, Page 2

WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SHOW.

President, W. 0. Buchanan; VicePresident, H. R. Bunny: Treasurer, C. Pharazyn;'Secretary, H. H. Woltors; Auditor, F. W. R. Seed: General Committee, A. Anderson, R. R. Armstrong, H. fl. Beetham, W, H. Beetham, W. E. Bidwill, B. Boys, H. Braithwaite, W. Booth, Jas. Donald, E, W. Dorset, John Drummond, N. Grace, Farquhar Gray, A- Matthews, Alex MoKenzie, D. McMaster, John Raynor, J. Reynolds, J. P. Bubbdll, J. Stuckey.; Show Committee, A. Anderson, K. R, Armstrong, W. E. Bidwill, W, Booth, B. Boys, H. Braithwaite, fi. W, Dorset. Jas, Donald, Farquhar Gray, N. Grace, B. Kimborley, A. Matthews. John Rayner, J. Reynolds, J. Stuckey, J. 0. Vallance; Finance Committeo, President, Vioe-Presideut, Treasurer, H. Braithwaite.

The annual show under the auspices ol

the above Sooiety, was held on tho show grounds, Carterton, yesterday, and proved to be onoof the most successful from every point of view yet held there. From an early hour stock began to arrive, and consequently tho yarding was over in good time, allowing the judges to get to work very quickly. The weather, unlike what the Society has beod used to during tho last few years, was simply magnificent, and could not possibly havo been better. The sky being overcast, prevented the scorching which wo are sotnotimeß subjectod to at this time of the year. As a consequence tho attendance was one of the largest we have ever seeu on a ground in the Wairarapa, there being betweon three and four thousand people present. The excursion train from Wellington left with about five hundred passengers, and by the time it reached Carterton there must have been fully, a thousand persons on board.

The trains from ifasterton also brought a contiderabls number of visitors, and the roadß from all parts of the valley were made good use of by visitors on horseback and in vehicles. The proceedings on the ground were onlivened by the strains of the Carterton brass band, supplemented by an itinerant band consisting of two violins aud a harp. There were several games going on, amongst them beim? a shooting gallery. Host Buokeridge of the Marquis of Normanby hotel, had charge of the publican's booth, while Mr F. D. Pelling of Masterton catered refreshments and both appeared to be doing a good trade, the latter being sold out, The enterprising Lewis, of Greytown, was on the ground with his camera, and took any number of photographs, the Secretary's office being made the back-ground for his pictures, while a large horse-collar on exhibition was made to do duty as a

frooie fur one vain specimeu of humanity. An obstreperous horse placed the artist's apparatus in jeopardy, and it was only by tne owner's well-known agility,' which ho has acquired on the football field, the concern was saved from an untimely smash -up; Though the day was conducive to "long sleevers," and the crowd so large, decorum ™ the order of the hour, and the police who were in attendance in good force, found their duties to be most "arduous, from simply lack of something to do. The visitors to the ground, among whom' there was a very largo proportion of the fair sex, appeared to take the greatest interest in tho exhibition, more especially the judging of the heavy and light weight and ladies' hacks, and the leaping match, the latter of course being the principal attraction. About half-past four o'clock the crowd began to disperao, and at five o'clock the excursion train left Carterton with about a dozen carriages filled to the utmost capacity, The train to Masterton, which loft ten

minutes after, must havo had four or five hundred passengers on board, Thefiratentrieson the catalogue to claim attention wero the HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. Though the number was small there waß any amount of quality. The wellknown Dan O'Oonnell again carried off first place, and there is no doubt he well deserved the honor. Mr W. 0. Wil-

liam's recent purchase Tim Whifflor, by Tim Whiffler—Parachute, was not far behind with necond award. Tim is a very nice horse and • a decided acquisition to the blood stock of the distriot. Mr J- 0, Vall&nco'a Voltigeur, by King Cole—Fenolla, and Mr W. Neill'e Lord Mandeville, by Yat-

terdon—Lady Constance, were highly commendod and commended respectively, but as both horses are well known in the distriofc they require no comment from us. Mr B, Kimberley's Grand Duke, by Porkm Warbeok—Wild Rose, was the only other other entry in blood stallions, but the man in charge was hardly up to his work and consequently the horse was not shown off to the advantage he might otherwise have been. That he is a good 'un and deserring the attention of breeders there can be no denying. Mr Hiley's filly by Mangle-Camelia, was the only representative of young thoroughbred etock and was highly commended. COACHING STAKION. Mr W. Oorlott'a Rapid Roau was the only entry in this class, and he was deservedly awarded a first prize, being a fine'speoimen of the roadster. POKIES, In this class there was but little competition. Mr J, Cooper was awarded first honors for a compact little mare, Messrs W. and H. Beotnam's Clio being second and G. W. Dollar's Jack highly commended. HACKS.

In both heavy and light weight hacks and also in ladios 1 hacks there was great competition, there being ten entries in the former, twonty-hvo in light weights, aiid ten in ladies' hacks, Taken altogether the show of hacks must bo pronounced a really good one, and a credit to the district, In heavy weights the first prize was awarded to Mr Alex. MoKenzie's Patriot, a bay horse, by Patriarch, the second being secured by Messrs W. and fi. Beetham's Jaques, a fino specimen of a weight carrier. In the opinion of many competent to say so, these awards should have been reversed. Mr W. H, Lovin's Nelson and Mr W. Neill's Wally wore highly commended and commended respsctively. The light weight hacks gave the judsres some trouble to come to a decision, but the prize winner at the last Masterton show (Mr 0. K. Meredith-Kayo's Secretary) bred by Mr .James Maoara, was again placed in the front row, Mr F. H. Wood's Slue Ribbon taking seoond place,

Messrs W. and H, Beetham's Hamlot highly commended, find Mr J. MonCrieff's Pheoxo commended. In the lailiea 1 lmcks the judges quickly fixed on Messrs W, and H, Beetham's Lady Maud but ,pu cl&se inspection a atrained tendon put her out of it. ' Mr H. R. Bunny's Cloud was awarded first honors, and wo think it fully deserved the distinction, being a, moat perfectly paced ladies' hack. Mr J. lorns' Cotnus was placed second. This horse is an old prize taker in this class. Mr D, Kennedy's Lilliputian was highly commended and Messrs Bidwill Bros. Hippias commended. At the concluiion of the trial the judge presented Mrs H. R. Bunny, who rodo the winner, with a bouquet of flowers. Buggy Horses, In both pairs and single Mr W. H, I Levin's took first awards, Messrs W. and' H. Beetham's Darkey being placed second in the Biuglo olass, and Mr A. McKonzio'e Pakeha highly oommouded. Brood Haok Mares. The show in this olass waß not of th e first quality, , For dry brood hack mare' Mr J. McLeod's Maggie was placed first> while in hack mares in foal or with foal at foot Mr W, 0. Buchauan took honors with a mare which had previously taken prizes as a light weight hack, and ia a true typo of this particular class of animal, Mr 0. H. Gayfor's Silver Queen was' placed second, and Mobbvs W, and H. Beetham's Olga highly commended In hoavy weight maros there were only three competitors, but one of these should have been entered as a cart mure. The othor two might be classed as a pair of trap mares, not at all the cut to breod the proper sort of weight-earners. Mr G, Burnett's Dolly and Mr W. Allen's Jess were placed first and second, YOUNG HORSES. Messrs Bidwill Bros, showed a rather nice two-year-old by Traitor, and received a first prize, and Messrs W, and B, 'Beethani were commended for the yearling colt Sorocco, by Voltigeur—Ojga. The youngster had recently got foul of a wire fence, and was a good deal knocked about, and consequently waa not 111 show fettle. DRAUGHT HORSES. Hero again, though the entries wort not numerous, the quality of the animal! was Al. Mr J. Harding's Gladstone wat deservedly placed first, and the genera verdict was that the old horse was in hii 1 proper position. He looked in hotter shov [ condition than we have previously seer him. Mr A. Fraser'B Laird o' Largi [ camo next, Cashier being highly commen ' ded, and Lord Nelson commended. Al the horaea having been commented oi ! previously in connection with the horai ' parades, we need not add anything more, Mr W. Morrison-B Rufus was on th ground for exhibition only, being take: up too lato for the present show. Hisowne intends to enter him for the Mastertoi exhibition. Mr George Burnett receive l a first award for a fine upstandiug thre year-old gelding. Mr E. D. Dagg' Masher, by Lord Nelson-Grace, and M E, Hooker'B Young Pride, by Pride c Canterbury, took first and second honor for two-year-old colts, Mr W, Parker' Young Hercules, by Taw o'Shanter, wa admitted by the judges to be the bet colt, but a detect in one of his hind leg disqualified him. All these youngster mornise to furnish into fine animato. I dry mare over four yoars, in regular worl there were four entries, and. being a excellent class they all received, notice from the judges. Mr W. C. Buchanan's Maggie came first and well merited the distinction, Mr Walter Francis' Blossom secured second place, Mr J. Dookery's highly oommended, and Mr J. Terry's . commended. Messrs Jas. Donald and H. Edwards took prizes for three-year-old fillies, and Messrs J; Jchuston and R. Robinson secured awards for yoarling fillies. Mr W. 0. Buohanan's Punch received notice as the best gelding, ariy age, in regular work.

PiOUGH HOMES, Mr. Buchanan here also took first honors for a splendid pair of chestuut mares, Messrs W. and H. Beetham running him very close with a pair of grey geldings. The same exhibitor was also highly commended for another pair. Mr Hanahan had a fine young colt on exhibition, named Young Chancellor, by Chancellor of Black Hall (imported) which was specially commended by the judges, This is a now arrival from Canterbury. CATTLE, There were some splendid beasts Bhown, but tlw majority of the exhibits were in want of condition, which may be attributed to the hard winter and shortness of feed which wo havo just experienced. PUREBRED BTORTHORUS. In bulls calved sinco first July, 1883, Mr W. C Buchanan's entries took first and Becond prizes. The second prize bull was rather out of condition or he would have been placed first, his color being a good deal in hia favor. Messrs Bidwill Bros'entry was only commended, being a long way behind the others. Mr A. McMaster's bull calved since Ist July 1874, received a first award. For cows any age, Mr D MoMaster received first, highly commended and commended. Piako, the first away cow, has always taken prizes whenover shown, and the judges pronounced her fit to take honors anywhere. Sho was also awarded tho gold medal for the best cow of any ago in Shorthorns The second ■ prize winner was a fine big cow, but the judges had doubts as to whether she was pure. In oows calved prior to July 1883, Mr D. MoMaatera had all hiß own way, taking all the prizes. The first prize winner, Phceby, by Eclipse, was in grand condition for an old cow. She has a splendid quarter with shoulders well let in, and would be hard to beat anywhere, In tho other classes the honors were, fairly divided between Messrs W. and H. Beetham, A. McMaster, P. Hume; and D. McMastor,

CHUDE BHOBTHOBK. In this class there were some splendid cattlo. in cows any age, Messrs W., and H. Beethara took first prize with Snowdrop, who carries boef right down. Messrs Bidwill Bros., took two honors in the samo class with nice beasts, and Mr J. P. Russell also came in for a share of the judges' favors. Messrs W, and H. Beetham carried off most of the awards in the rest of the sections in this class, Messrs A., and D, McMaster also securing some of the prizes. PUREBRED HEREFORD.

In thiß olaBS Mr J. Stuckey of Eangitumau, had all his own way. In bulls calved prior to July Ist 1883, Mr Stuckey took firat prize with the imported bull Chippendale, by Lord Wilton-Judy, This bull took honors at home at the Royal Agricultural Show of England, and is reckoned to be the best animal of his breed in the Australian colonies, Messrs W. and H.'Beetham secured first place for bulls calved since July 1883, and Mr J. Rayrier received a similar distinction for bulls calved since 1884, with a bull bred by Mr.) J. Stuckey of Bangituinau. In all the other classes, Mr Stuckey took first and second prizes, Messrs W, and H. Beetham being commended. The animals shown by the latter exhibitors were of a different character altogether to those entered by the principal prizetaker. In cows any age, Mr Stuckey took first prize with Amethyst Y, by Lord Normanby, Amethyst is out of an imported cow, which took honors at the

Royal Agricultural Show of England- s: She is a grand cow, and would perhaps ii have looked still bettor were it not that d she lias twin calves sucking her. These J are by Chippendale. I PUREBRED AYSHIRE. • . . j 1 There was only one entry in this class, a handsome bull, which was awarded first prize. TOLLED ANGUS, The only two entries in this class were J awarded first and second prizes, being of Brat class quality. They were Bhown j by Messrs Murray, Roberts & Co. rj dairy cows. ( Thore was little competition here, and r the exhibits do not call for any special I comment. I FAT CAITLE, | Some grand beasts were shown in this ( class, and there should be no lack of Christinas beef. The majority of the awards fell to Messrs Bidwell Bros,, ( whose Pahautea station has' becomo , famouß for its fat cattle. Messrs J. P. j Bussell and W. C. Buohanan were the other prize-takers. SHEEP. ( MERINO-IN THE WOOL. There was scarcely any competition in : this class, and Mr O. Pharazyn took pretty well all the prizes. GOISWOID IN THE WOOL, In this class also there was little competition, and nearly all the awards fell • to one exhibitor—Mr J. Roynolds, The quality of the sheep was not what might be torraetl first class. ' LINCOLN, IN THE WOOL. Competition in the Lincolns was keen, and the awards were fairly distributed. For rams under 18 months, Mr W. 0. Buchanan was awarded both first, and second prizes in both couples and singles. The rams over 18 months were a nice lot but hardly equal to tlvo hoggets, The ' ewes, taken all through, wero not in so good a condition as the rams. In these classes Mr Buchanan took most of tho awards, his exhibits showing more condition than the others. LEICESTER IN THE WOOL. Thore were but few exhibits in this class, and Messrs Buchanan and W. & H. Beotham divided tho judges favors, ROMNEV MARSH. These wore certainly tho strong point of the shuw in sheep, and with a little ( more care in the way of feeding would be . good enough to be shown anywhere. Mr [ A, Matthews took first and second for { two rams uuder 13 months, the first ! prize winners bsing fit to compete at any show in the Colony. Mr W, B, Allen's j highly commended rams were also good, t but of a different type to the others, In . single rams, Mr E, W. Dorset took first Erize with a ram of the old type, Mr A. [atthows being second and commended, j and Mr W. B, Allen highly commended. 8 This is the first time Mr Matthews has r been defeated, and Mr Dorset has good j reason to be proud of his conquest. In , the rest of the classes fill Matthews took 8 all the principal prizes. In rams over 18 5 months, the judges passed over one j which Mr Matthews reckons to bo the , beat ram he has ever bred- This ram s has taken two gold medals, first prize as a hogget, and also as the best ram for crossing purposes against all other long wool J sheep. As a hogget he cut a fleeoe of 201bs, i SHROPSHIRE DOWNS. 8 With the exception of two classes, Mr 6 H. Tailored had no opposition, and took 1 pretty well all the prizes. As a class they ®. were an excellent lot, and were in very 8 good show condition. BOOTHDOWKS.. I Messrs W. C. Buchanan and W. and • fl. Beetham were the only exhibitors in 8 this class, and the prizes fell to thoiu II about, equally. y ' FAT SHEEP. These wore a nice lot of sheep, but as a class wdre hardly bo heavy as in previous years Meßsra Matthews and Buchanan took all the prize?, being the only oxhi- , bitorß. ' PIGS.

[here were thirteen entries in this olass. but the judges only had to compare qualities in two sections, there being no competition in the other. Last year there were hvelve entries and competition in every case with one exception, but owing to tho increased number of aectioiiß, the entries were not sufficient this year to give tho judges work beyond awarding tho special prizes, The prize list for this class showed twenty-two awards, which should have encouraged more competition. The quality of pigs was about tho average, there being a difficulty in judging qualities of stock in this class with comparison. IMPLEMENTS, The show under this head was very poor, the total number of entries being twelve, and of these eoveral were missing, the owners not showing them, Compared with last year this class was points behind in every respect. There were twonty'eight onfcries at the last show, including six extra implements and three sets of wire-straining gear. On this occasion there iras no competition except in the wire-straining, olass, and as there wore ; only two exhibits out of the three entries, the judges awarded first prize to Robinson Bros, Carterton, and Kibblewhite & Cameron second. Messrs Lowes & lorns entered two of Roid & Gray's ploughs tor exhibition only, fitted with steel share and circular coulter, which were highly commended by the judges. A three-furrowod plough and a reaper and twins binder made by the same firm had the highly commended ticket attached to them. Mr E. McEwen had a colleotibn of nine implements made by P, and E. Duncan, Clirietohuroh, whioh .took tho Association's gold medal A creditable collection of saddlery was exhibited by Mr J. A. Dodson, Carterton, but as there was no competition he was awarded a first prize with a very highly commended addition by the judges. In chemical manures and oils ftewland and Pomfrey wero the only exhibitors, and their superphosphates were highly commended, the same firm also receiving first prizes for both Lubricating and JNeatsfoot Oils. Hadley and Co. received tiyn first prizes for Merino and Romnoy Marsh Bcoured fleeces without competition. bugoies, &c.

This class was another failure. Out of four entries three were exhibited, and only one of those locally made. The judges in their liberality awarded first prizoß all round. Where there is no competition perhaps a judge is apt to err on tho side of generosity. This is a mistake. They may look at it in tho light of encouraging the exhibitor, but it more often leads to the opposite results, In judging implements there Bhould be a standard of excellence, and the award made according to points. To a practical man this would immediately present itself in judging manufactures. For instance we will take buggies, tho first thing to be considered would be the price, then the body making and wood work generally, the iron work would require a special criticism, and finally the painting and finish. If this kind of judging was made the exhibitors would know that .competent men were awarding the honors, and would also see by the report which'particular branches of the work were weak or strong. The waggonette and dog cart that obtained first prize yesterday were the

same that- Rouse and Hurrell exhibited in the Wellington Exhibition, and-the double seated buggy was. made by. J. Neilson of Clareville. The namesof Muir:& Dixon and D. Camoron, both well-town prize takers, were missing from the catalogue, and consequently accounts for the small number of exhibits. FARM AND DAIRY. The competition in butter was the. strong point in this class there being thirty-two entries for this commodity out of a total of forty. Mr W B, Allen took first honors fur powdered butter, Mr Thos. Wiggins for salt butter and Mr G. Burnett for fresh butter. There was no competition in cheoso. Mr. H, Campbell of Opaki carriod all . before him in bacon and hams, . Mr S, Haiph, of Greytown being vey highly commended for an exhibition collection of some of the same olftss'of cured edibles, BEST SHOD HORSES, Mr R. Crawford carried off first and second honors in this contest out of afield of six, Messrs Robinson Bros, getting third placo . • ' LBjJUiQ MATCHThore were eleven entries for this event which really was a match between MrH, Hill's Spartan and Mr Pearces Noname, the former gaining first honors by ono point, the jumping of the- others being very poor, Borne not even facing the jumps.. Opinions wero divided as to the style of jumping adopted, the favorite method being the padded loose bar as . used at the Christchurch show whioh is raised at each jump, instead of the two four feet hurdles as wore used yesterday and the water jump finish. If the Association's present style is continued wo would recommend that the jumps be either lowor or further apart, for it was noticeable yesterday that the horses and riders were unable to steady themselves after the first jump in time to properly take the second.-

Throughout tho day the stewards worked hard, and everything passed off | without a sinple hitch. The judging was not completed until rather late.. A few moro judges would have got over this difficulty. The Judges were.! horses: Mr D. Scott, and Captain Bell; cattle: Messrs J. Morrison, and J. H Coleman; sheep: Messrs McHatdy, Monkton, Harding, and Morrisou; pigs: Mr Woods; agricultural implements: Meßsrs Gray and Murray; buggies: Captain Bell, and Mr Scott; farm and dairy produce, etc, Messrs Whitehouae and Auderson ; best shod light horse: Captain 8011, and Mr Wood ; leaping match: Messrs D. Scott, J; Monorieff, and Captain Bell. PRIZE LIST. Houses. Thomghbrti

Stallion over 4 years old—A. Fraser'o Dan O'Connell, by Daniel O'Rourke— Plover, 1; W. 0. Williams' Tim Whiffler, by Tim Whiffler—Parachute, 2; J. C, Yallsnce'd Yoltigeu'r, by Kin" Cole— Fenella, highly commended, W. Neill's Lord Manaeville, by Yattendon—Lady Constance, commended Filly foaled since Ist August, 1883— F. Hiley's Nita, by Manglo—Camelia, foaled 10th October, 1888, and bred by W. Burt Faatberston Mmlkmcow Light Emu. Coaching stallions-W. C.'rlett'i Rapid Roan, by Knottiugiey—Fidget, 1 n . rmlilim, nnrlm. ■ll l>.^«

Coaching stallions-W. C.'rlett'i Rapi Roan, by Knottiugiey—Fidget, 1

Pony mare or gelding, under 14 hands —J. Cooper's Cigarette, 6 years old, 1; W. and H. Beetham's Clio, 2; G. W. DellerVJack highly commended . Woighc carrying hacks, any age, up to 15 stone—A. MoKenzie's Patriot, by Patriarch, 1; W. and H. Beetham's Jacques, 2; W. fl, Levin's Nelson, highly commendedW. Weill's Wally, by Camden, commended Light weight hacks, up to U stone— C. K. Meredith-Kaye's Secretary 1, John R, Nicol's Eolipso 2, W. and' H. Beetham's Hamlet .highly commended, J, Monoreifl's Pheoxo, by Nanakia commended .

Ladies' Hacks, ridden, in regular use as such, at least 3 months prior to Show— H. R, Bunny's gray g Cloud 1, J, lorns' ohestn. Couius 2, D. Kennedy's bay g Liliputian highly commendod, Bidwill Bros,' chestnt Hippias, commended, Pair of Buggy Horsos, drivon—

W. H. Lovin's Beetham's black g Darkey 2, Ales Mc. Kenzie's bay g Pakeha commended,

Dry Brood Hack Maro. —J. MoLeod's chesty mare Maggie 1

Hack Mare iu foal or with foal at foot— W. 0. Buchanan's bay m Flora, by Socrates, 1; C. H, Gayfer's gray in Silver Queen 2, W. and H, Beetham's bay m Olga highly commended, Best Maro for breeding Weight Carrying Hacks, in foal or with foal at foot - Geo, Burnett's Dolly, by Troubadour, 1, W.B. Allen's Jess 2,

Colt or Gelding foaled since August 1,1884 —Bidwill Broß.'Mascottl,

Colt of Gelduisc, foaled since Aapuat Ist, 1885— W. and H. Beetham's Sorocco commouded,

DRAUGHT HOUSES. Stallion owi yean. Stallion over four years John Hardiug'a bay st Gladstone I, A. Fraser's Laird 0' Largo 2, D. Carman's Cashier highly commended, W. lawrence'B Lord Nelson, by Young Priuoe of WalesEmpress, commended. Gelding foaled since Ist Ausgust, 1883. —Geo. Burnett's Punch, byLordNelsonl Colt foaled since Ist August 1884, R. D. Dagg'abc Masher, by Lord Nelson—Grace 1, Robe,, Hooker's b.cYoung Pride, by Pride of Banterbury—Little John maro 2, Dry maro over 4 years old, in regular work,—W, C. Buchanan's bay m Maggie 1, Walter Francis' gray m Blossom 2, J. Dockery's bay m Blossom highly commended, J. Terry's m comriiended.

Filly foaled since Ist August 1883— Jas. Donald'B Heath orb ell 1, H. Edward's Blossom' 2.,

Filly foaled eincelet August 1885-Jobn Johnston's bay f Nellie, by Laird O'Largo —Bonnie, 1; R, Robinson junr's bay f Lady Dainty, by Gladstone—Dainty Violet, 1; Jas. Donald's f Five commended. Gelding, any age, in regular work—W.

C. Buohanan's bay g, Punch 1 Pair Plough Horses, harnessed—W. 0, Buchanan's chestn ms Maud and Lily 1, W...and H. Beetham's grey gs Charlie and Shot 2, W. and H. Beetham's bay ms, Actile and Gipsy, highly commonded. Cattle, Punbni Shorthorn. Bull calved prior to Ist July, 1883—W, 0. Buchanan's roan b Summerton's Duko by Suimnertun's Earl of Brunswick— Duchoss of Brunswick 111. 1; W. 0. Buchanan's red and white b Lord Chancellor, by Earl of Brunswick ll—Jenny Lind, 2; Bidwill Bros,' roan b Brownside, by album—Uuch'ess of St, Aibaua, commended Bull calved since Ist July 1884—A McMaster'B roan by Minstrel Duke 11, by Grand Duke of Oxford 111, 1 Cow, any age, in calf, or with calf at foot—Duncan McMaster's red and white cPiako, by Red Prince 11, 1; Peter Hump's roan c Princess O'May 11, by Father Christmas—Princess O'May, 2; Duncan McMaster's red and whits c Patienco by Red Prince 11, highly cammended ; Duncan McMaster's roan c Senorita by Red Prince 11, commended Cow calved prior to 1 July 1883, dry —Duncan McMaster's roan c Phoebe, by Eclipse, 1; Tuihoa 2, Profit highly eommended, Content oommended. Heifer calvtkl since Ist July, 1883-

({rimes, by Bed Riby. . ;. ~, , Heifer calved since.lst !' McMastorV white IrAoraii/by Prlaisi: ■ Arthur, 1; W. and H, Beetham's tiian ')x Princes Riby,, by; 3rd Jeir Roau , Dutchess—Riby, 2; W. and Q-; Beetham'ft ,v r h Countess, by 3rd Heir.Roan Dutchess —Buttorcup by Prince Fretferiokj highly- ' commended Heifer calved since Ist July, -'lßßs—P.' Hume's white h Princess U'May 111, by Home Rule—Princoss U'May 11,- by Father Christmas 1, Duncan McMaster's • .roan h Wanda, by Red Prinoe II ?, Dun- ; oan McMaster's roan h Nonam9;.-.by Red' ■ Price II highly commended • * Grade Shorthorn. . Cow, any age, inoOf, or with .df at V at foot—W. and H ;- Bnowdrop, by Prince James/ 1 - Bros' roan cow, 2 and highly commended;- ■;' J. P, Russell's roan o Maggie, by. jSutt4t*' -: fly, commended, j. P RoßE6ll'6, ; roan : o; ; ' Joan, by King Heniy, commended . ■' Dry Cow calved-prior to Ist July. 1833;. ; W, aud H. Bfifitham'B white o tally, byPrince James, 1; J. P. RusseU's -rosa-d; Beauty, by Abbot of Riaiugton, 2 Heifer calved since Ist July IBsjpf. ; ',' • and H. Bootham's roau 'No 7, by-lord, Napier, 1; A. McMaster's roau hCramiay . by Prince Rupert, 2; Bidwilt ■ • h highly commended, W. and": flv-. r Beetham's roan heifer commended.

. Heifer calved eiuce Ist July 1884™-A. McMaster's red and white h Idea, byPremier 1; J. P. Russell's red h Fanny, by King Henry 2; Duncan McMneterV roan heifers highly commended arid mended

Heifer calved since since Ist July, 1885, J. P. Russell's roan h by • King O'May, 1; J. P. Russell's mtufe Hilda, by King Lear 2 V Purebred Emfordt. Ml oalved prior to Ist July, 1883-4J.--Stuckey's Chippendale, by Lord WilioiT--Judy, 1. ' Bull oalved since Ist July, 1883-W, and H. Beetham's Dauphin, by BonedicV —Queen, by Lord Panmure, 1. Bull calved since Ist July, 1884- J, Rayner'sred b Prince of Beautjes, by Chippendale—Beauty, by Lord Norman-

by, 1; W. aud H. Beetham's Brancepth* by Marquis-Annie, 2. ; Bull cnlvod eince Ist July, 1385—J,

Stuckey's The Maori, by Chippendale—V. Satan 11, by University, 1; J. Stuckey's . Hope, by Cluppemlalo Charity, ly Horaco, 2; W. and H. Beetham's Parae, by Marquis-Dorothy, comroonded. Cow, any age, in calf, or with (fftab foot—J; Stuckey's Amethyst V, byTLord Normanby— Amethyst by Provost', 1; 1 J. Stuckey's Charity, by Horaoo 111 Charity by.' Stockowner, 2; W, and H. rBeatham's Annie, dam Nellie, commonded; W, and H. Beetham's Dorothy, ; by Benedick Forgot-me-uab 11, com- . mended. Dry cow calved prior to Ist July, 1883 ' J. Stuckey's Satin 11, by University— Satin I, by Lord Paninure, 1; W. andfl. Beetham's Queen, by Lord Paninure ll.Dewdrop, by. Duke of Edinburgh, 2. , Heifer oalved since Ist July, 1883—W, and H, Beetham's Gipjy Maid ;by Benedict—Fair Maid, by Lord Pauwure, i; Heifer calved since Ist July, 1884— J. Stuckey's Satin 111, by Patriarch—Saiw 11, by University, 1; J. Stuckey's Rosalind HI, Patriarch—Rosalind 11, by Bis- " mark, 2. Heifer calved since Ist luly, 1883—W, H, Beetham's Kate, by Marmiis-KatiQ, 1; W. apd H. Beetham's Eleanor by Marquis—Nelly, 2. . Purebred Ayrshire. Jjg Bull calvsd prior to lßt July, 188® H. D. Crawford's b—, 1, \ ■ PoM Angus, Bull, any age-Handvside, Roberts & Co. 6 b—, r; Handyside, Raborts & Co, s b—, 2.

; . Dairtj Cows. Dairy Cow, iu milk, any age—Mrs Broadbent'a tad and white o Daisy 1, G coBurnett's o Daisy 2, W. B, Allen'b briodl?^ 0 Beauty, highly 'commended. FatCatlk. Bullock, calved before Ist July, 1882— Bidwill Bros,' 1,2, and highly cu rumended, Bullock calved since Ist July 1882— Bidwill Broß' 1, 2, and highly commended. Bullock calved since Ist July 1883 ~ J. P. Russell's roan blk 1, W, 0. Buohan* an's red blk 2, Biawill's lod blk highly commended, J. P; Russel's red and white blk commendod. Cow or Heifer, any age—W, 0. Buchanan's roan c 1, Bidwell Bros.' white o 2, T. Kempton junr.' h highly commended. Sheep. Merino, in (k wool. 2 rauis uuder 18mantli3—0. Pliarazyu's I and 2 1 ram under 18 months-C.Pharazyn'sl 2 rams over ]8 months—A. JlcKonzie'j 1 and 2, A, Clifton's highly commouded 1 ram over 18 months—A. - MoKenzie'g 1, A. Clifton's 2 . ! 2ewos under 18 months-0. Phara- ■A zyn'* 1 1 ewe under 18 months-O, PharaxvnV * laud 2 lewooverlß months—o. Pharazyn's Gotswld, .in t/ie wool. 2 rams under 18 mouths-J. Reynold'el 1 ram under 18 uionths-J, Reynold's 1 1 ewe under 18 nioutlis-J. Reynold's I . 1 owe over 18 montha-J. Reynold's 8 Lhtok f m Me wool, 2 rams under 18 months-W. 0. Buchanan's 1 and 2, John Rayner's highly commended 1 ram under 18 months-W, 0, Buchanau's 1 and 2, John Rayner's highly commended arid commended 2 rams over 18 months—D MoMaster's 1, W, and H. Beetham'« 2-4 nd commended, W, 0. Buchanan's highly commended 1 ram over 18 moiitlis—John Rayuer's 1, W. and H. Beetham'sl, highly mended and commended,,.W. 0. Buohan-y an's 2 ' 2 Ewes under 18 months—W, C. Buchanan's 1 and 2, W.and'jj. Beetham'd 1 Ewe under 18 motfths-W. 0, Buchauan's 1 and 2, W. and 11, BeetW» highly commended and commended 2 Ewei over 18 month?-W. 0. Buchanan's 1, W, and H. Beettam's 2 and. highly commended • ' /, 1 Ewe over 18 months—\y, and H, Beetham's 1, 2, and highly cqmmended, W. C. Buchanan's commended 2 Ewes with lambs at foot-W. C. Bnchanan's 1 ■ ■■ Lemtrr—ln tin wool 2 Rams ovor 18 months-W, C. Buohrnn's 1, .W, and H. Beetham's 2 Ilarn over 18 months-W. 0. Buchan*;. an's 1, W. and H. Beetham's 2 Romiiet/ Marsh in the mol 2 wins under 18 months—A, Matthews land 2, W, B. Allen's highly oommended and commended 1 Ram under 18 ftionths—B. W, Dorsets 1, A, Matthews 2 And commended, W. B. Allen's highly commended 2 Rams over 18 months—A, Matthews 1, 2, and highly commended, Bidwill Bros, commended <

1 ram over 18 months-A. Matthews' 1 and highly, commended, Bidwill Bros' 2, A. Clifton'B commended 2 ewes under 18 months-A. Matthews' 1, 2, highly commended, and commended : 1 owe under 18 raontha-W. B. Alletj'i 1, A. Matthews' 2, highly -tommjmdei and commended 8 eweß over 18 months-A. Matthews 1 1, 2, and commanded, Bidwill Br» l highly oommended ? 1 m oyer )f raontlis-A,