MASTERTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2461, 26 November 1886, Page 2

MASTERTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL SHOW. ' President; R, S. Hawkinß; VioePresidents, Edwin Meredith, B. P.Perry; Treasurer; H. H. Smith ; Secretary, Riohd J. Fitton; .General Committee, David Carman, A. W. Cave, T. E. Chamberlain, H. R. 'Elder, Farquhar Gray, David Guild, William lorns, Alex. Johnßton, W. Lowes, Jas, Macaia, Wal.torMace,O.K. Meredith-Kaye, R. R. Meredith, John Morrison,. las. Muir, 0. Macquarie, T, Parsons, W. Perry John Eayner, F. Shaw, J. Ross, James Sluckoy, J. C. Vallanco, Job Vile, A. Walker, R. R. Welch, H. G. Williams; Exeouiivb Committee : T. E Chamberlain, F, Gray, D. Guild, J.Hessey, .0. K. Meredith-Kaye, Thomas Parsonß, W. Perry, J. Rosa, J. Stuckey, A. Walker,

The second annual, show under the auspices of the abovo Society, was held in Messrs Loweß and lorns sale yards, Eenall Street, yesterday, and from every point of view may be pronounced the best exhibition ever held in the Wairarapa, and the officers of the Society may be'congratulated in the success of their enterprise. The weather, whioh is always an important factor m gatherings of this description, was not altogether propitious, as though the day turned out very well the threatening aspect of the morniug no doubt deterred country people, from journeying to Masterton. But even under these circumstances the attendance was very large, numbering between three and four thousand. There were a goodly number of games on the ground and great interest appeared to be taken in the whole of them, and they tended a good deal to make things lively. Tlie Mastertoil Voluntoer Band, respleudent In their bright uniforms, helped to make things pleasant with some finely played, selections. The refreshment booth.was presided over by Mr P. D, Polling, who provided the Stewards lunch and me satisfaction to his patrons all round. Mr D. Tpohlll had oharge of the'publican's booth and appeared to do a good' trade. The entries having filled so excellently, being a substantial increase on last years', proved that great interest is.taken in the Association by owners, of stock, and a splendid all round show was the result, ; the' exhibits, in cattle, horses, and iraploaien's making' a grand 'display, Soma, of the finest sheep in the Colony wore in. the yards, but taken altogether they were rather low in condition, and. tome of them should hot have been entered, and this applies more eapeaially to theOotijwold ram noggets whioh were very much below show fettle. Many of the olassei in horses whioh have been unrepresented or very poorly so at the previous shows of the district, were well filled on this occasion,. .The officers.of the Sooiety worked hard throughout the day, and deserve great credit for the completeness of their arrangements. Tho Secretary, Mrß.J.Fitton;was„a host in himself, and get through his arduous duties with satisfaction to everyone. We wish to tender him and the stewards our thanks for their courtesy in supplying every information and assistance to-our representative. As usual HORSES

were the first to claim our attention.' In

THOROUGHBBEDB there was an excellent display. ■ Stallions were represented with four exhibits, and tho Carterton award, at which there was some cavilling, waß verified by Dan O'Connell beinp, again placed at the head of the list; The fashionably bred imported horse Crawford Priory took second prize, and Mr Vallance'a handsome son of King Cole and Fenella was highly commended. In yearlings Mr J, 0. Vallance took first and second with colts by Duke of Edinburgh,' out of Rose D'Amour and Ruth, both of which are a credit to their breeder. - The former mare was awarded second honors as the best mare in foal or with foal at foot, and'the Barae owner scoured a '■ first. prize for/a' yearling filly by Duke of Edinburgh— I Queen Coil. In dry mares'- of t out' yeaw

and upwards Mr Vnllance again came to the fore with first, second and highly commended with Barbette by Tattler, Naomi by the same sire, and Caroline by Barbarian. - In mares in foal or with foal at foot Mr Vallance's Chatter by Tattler had to giva place to Mr J. date's Kate; but with dry brood mare' the former exhibitor took first and second with Queen Coil by Olymerius'andTimina by Kakapo. PONIES. •There was .but one entry in entires, and Mr ß.Jaques''Admiral was deservedly •awarded a first place for his handsome ■little horse. In pony mares or geldings there was'an excellent entry, and the ■whole of them were Very creditable. The first prize fell-to Mr Mace's Zoe, a beautiful little chestnut inare, Mr W. Cooper's Cigarette second, and Mr T. Carswell's Blairlogie highly commended. WEIOHr-CARRYWO HAOKS. In this class there was the excellent entry of thirteen competitors, and they gave the judges some trouble to pick out the best. Mr S. Tancred's Socrates took first,,MrC H. Gayfer's Conrad second, and Mr Lowes' Artist highly commended, LIGHT-WEIOHT HAOKS. In this class no less than twenty-two aspired to the championship, and as in the previous section, the judges had thoir work cut out to select thb best' of them, The selection of previous judges waß confirmed by Mr 0. K. Meredith-Kaye's well-known erstwhile, racer Secretary being put in the front rank, with MrT. Parson's Gladiator second, Messrs W. <j H. Beetham's Hamlet highly commonded, and Mr A. S. Grant's Darkie commended. In ; I ABIES HACKS. there was not bo muoh competition as' in the previous year, but the whole of the twelve entries were first-lass. The first award fell to Miss Malcolm's Sultan, Mr J. lorns' Conius, who has gained a place at pretty nearly all the shows Bince the class was instituted, gained Becond prize, Mr J. C. Vallance's Petruchio and Mr J. Yates' Roy boiug highly commonded and commended respectively. BUGGY HORSES. There was little competition in these classes. Mr J. C. Vallanoe took first for pair buggy horses, and the same honor for buggy ponies, Mr W. tfeill being second in the latter class. In single buggy horseß, Messrs W. and H, Beetham's.Darkle was plaoed first, Mr W. Neill's Manihera second, and Mr T. Shaw's Whitehead highly commonded. We think,the first and second prizes should have been reversed, as thougn the first taker's action was good, he was deoidodly deficient in the back. UIBOELLANEOUB HORBEB. There was not agroatdeal of competition in the classes under this head, but most of the exhibits were of excellent quality, and more especially Mr F, Shaw'B two-year-old filly by Caradon, Mr J. 0. Vallance's colfc by Voltigeur, and Mr Jas. Macara'syearlmg colt by the same sire. Mr Robs' prise for the best mare in foal or with foal at foot to Lord MandevJlk fell to Mr Vallance's Rose D'Amour. • DRAUGHT. Some of the best stock ever seen on a showground was on exhibition in this . class, and was a groat credit to. the district. In stallions over four years the popular Gladstone had the tables turned on him, and he had to take secoud placo to Laird O'Largo, who has furnished into a handsome animal. Mr G.' Watson's Avon was lu'irhly commended. Cashier and Rufuß were tho other competitors, and though they received no favor from the judges they had a goodly number of admirors. MrR.D. Daggs Masher, a nice, upstanding two-year-old colt was highly commended, but we think he should have. received' a higher distinction from the Judges. In yearlings Mr D. Guild's colt by Dugdale was deservodly placed first. In filließ, Mr J. Maxwell's throe yoar old Dandy, bred by Mr A. Johnston, was placed first, Mr A. Stewart coming next with a nice bay PLOUGH HORSES. There was not much competition in this olass,.and this is a matter of surpriso considering tho oxtent of our agricultural district. In three howe teams, Messrs W. and-H. Beetham took first and second and Messrs T. L, Thompson and Co highly commended. Mr J, fleasey won .first.for two horse.team, Messrs W, and H. Beotham coming second. WAGOOK HORSES. There wore three entries, but only two put in an appearance, and Mr .T. P. Lett's was placed first, and Mr G. H. Shute'a socond. OLADSTONE'B BIOCK. In two year olds the first fell to Mr A. StewartVOlydo, and in yearlings to Mr H.Campbell's Blossom, both likely to furnish into splendid animals. CATTLE. ■ As a class the cattlo were ahead of any show previously held in the Wairarapa, and although the names of one or two' of tho principal breeders were absent from the catalogue, the animals penned, almost without exception were decidedly oreditable to the distriot. PUREBRED BHORTHOBN.

■ These and the Herefords wore the strong point of the show in cattle. For Dulls over three years Mr F. Gray took first with a magnificent animal, whioh was also awarded the ohampion prize as the best boll on the ground. Messrs W. and H. Beetham took first and second for two-year-olds bred by Mr J. Clark, of Moa Flat, whioh were pronounced good enough for any show in the colony. In the other olas«es Mr J.C Vallanoe took all the awards with a splendid lot of cattle, which fully deserved the notice they received from thejudgea.

GRADE SHORTHORNS wore not well represented. Mr S. Mawley secured first prize for bulls over three years with a nice animal bred by Mr J. 0. Vallance. The first for oow any age in oalf or calf at foot fell to Messrs W, and H. Beetham, the seoond, going to Mr W, Perry, Mr J. Bannister's exhibit being highly oommended—all good cows. • PDREBBED HEREFORD. The competition under-this head was principally confined to Mossra Jas. Stuckey and W. and H. Beetham, but a finer lot of beasts it would be difficult to got together anywhere. Mr Stuokey's famous bull Chippendale, as usual, was placed first, For three yoar old bulls ; Messrs W. and H. Beetham took first with, a fine animal bred by Mr G. Wheeler, of Halcombe,'while Mr E. Meredith was not far behind with a : nice bull bred by the late B, Meredith jun., ;the. first prize winner showing rather 'more quality. The rest of the prizes fell to Mr Stuokey. In cows any age Messrs W, and H. Beetham were highly commended for a good beast, but which was too old for BhoWing, though there is not the least doubt she has been a grand cow. In some of the classes the judges had the greatest difficulty in giving their decisions, all.the exhibits boini; of such excellent quality. .• Mr Stuokey's prize for bull bred by .himself, the breeder not. competing, was taken by Mr J. Rayner's. Prince, of Beauties, by Chippendale. PTOEBRED AYBHIRE. There wero half a dozen ontries of this class from Mv Wi,'Bromley, of Wellington, and.being'of first olass quality, the .wjiole of them received notice from the judges.) This handsome and useful breed deserves more attention than it has received hitherto in the district. • POiMD ANGUS ... Two bulk were shown by. Messrs

Hawkins and Tancred, and received first and second awards. This breed, like the Ayrshire, is very little known in'this district. For crossiug purposes the pulled Angus are very difficult to boat. 11l dairy oows . there was keen competition, and thoy were a nice lot of animals. The first award was, taken by Mr W. B. Allen's cow, Mr A. Elkins' second BULL ANY BREED Mr'T.E. Chamberlain's grade shorthorn bull was the only entry, and he was awarded the first and champion prize, FAT CATTLE Though there was little competition, the animals were a long way above the average. Mr W, Perry's exhibits were placed first, though thov were run very close by Mr Jas. Stuckoy's Herefords, the only fault with the lattor being tHafc they wero rathor light. SHEEP Taken all round better sheep have never been yarded in the Wairarapa. Lincoln and Romuey Marsh, were strongly represented.;. ' . LINCOLNS. .; For two rams under 18 months took first with rams imported from Christchurch,which had good dense floecga, Mr Rayner's rauiß, his own breeding, being equally as good, except that they were a bit thin in the fleece, and wero consequently placed second. The lattor exhibitor also took first for single ram, which was besides awarded second for ohampion, Mr.T. Walker's imported ram being Becond._ MrF. B. Chalmers also had some nice sheep in these classes, whioh were highly commended.. For two rams over 18 months, Messrs Chalmers and Meredith's, bred by .Mr J. Reid, of Oamaru, were placed fbt, Messrs W. and H. Beetham's being second and highly commended. In the olass for one ram bver 18 months, Mr 0. Meredith-Kaye's imported ram took first aud champion prize. This ram was tho champion at the late Canterbury Show, which fact speaks for itself. There was good competition in the rost of the olasses, but none of the exhibits call for spooial comment, • ' LEICESTER. Mr D. Carman took all the prizes in this class with a lot of shoep that are fit to compete many show in the colony. ROMNEY MARSH, In this class there were some really splendid animals. For two rams under 18 months, Mr W. B. Allen took first and Becond, and also firifc, seoond, and highly commended for one ram under 18 months. The first prize winner in tho latter olass, which was bred by Mr A. Matthows,'was also awarded champion prize as tho best ram in tho show, and he well deserved tho distinction. The first prize winner at the Carterton Show did not roceivo any notice. For one ram. over 18 months, Messrs Wardell Bros,' ram from Oamaru gained first honors, i.and also second Bpecial prize for beßfc ram in the yard. Messrs T. L. Thompson's ram being second. The prizes in the remainder of the olaßses foil to Mr W. B; Allen, whose sheep were highly creditable to him.' MERINOS, 111 this olass Mr A. Clifton secured two firsts, and the ohampion prize for best ram in the yard, Messrs Cockburn Hood and Walker's socoud. These were the' only competitors. 80UTHDOWN8, There was but little competition, and Messrs W. and H. Beotham took all the awards, COIBWOLD. The ram hoggets in this olass were passed over aa too low in condition, but tho rest of the classes wore splendid, the judges being agreoably surprised to find such sheep m the district. Some of the ewes were most perfect, and would, gain prizes any where. With the exception of a single ram over 18 months, which : was taken by Messrs Cockburn Hood and Walker, all the first and second prizes fell to Mr J. 0. Vallanoe. CROSSBRED AND FAT BHEKP. There wero some splendid entries in this class. Two uiagnificient pons wero entored by Mr E. Meredith, but unfortunatoly they wore catalogued in the wrong class, and were unable to compete. PIQB, Though not extonsive, tho entries, with one exception, wore first class, and the awarda wero well distributed, FAMING AND DAIRY IMPLEMENTS, VEHICLES, &0, In these classes there wbb a grand display, which proved a credit to the district, Mr E. McEwen, as agent for Messrs P. and D. Duncan was the principal prize taker, Messrs Booth, Macdonald and Go. also securing a number of awards. Mr J. Ross carried off a goodly number of prizes for ploughs, harrowß, &c, of his own make. Mr J. Hessey took first prize for the best collection of implements on ono farm in the Wairarapa. In buggies, etc, Messrs Muir and Dixon carried pretty well all beforethem.andsomeof their exhibits certainly would be.worthy of aprizeanywhere in New Zealand. We saw nothing better than their double seated buggy in the late exhibition in Wellington, and for workmanship and price it would compare with auythiugturnod out in New Zealand. Mr J. Ross also had a good display, but most of his exhibits had been in use, and would have been shown to greater advantage had thoy been oleaned up a bit. Mr C. K. Meredith-Kaye was awarded first prizo for an Albany dog cart, a most complete vehicle, while Mr J. Neilson took second for a dog cart, whioh was not a dog cart at all, aud should have been exhibited is a spring trap. Messrs Muir and Dixon also took first prize for the best collection of spring vehicles. SADDLERY AND MISCELLANEOUS. Mr J. Elliott took first with an excel-' lent collection in the former olass. In scoured wool there wero two entries, and Mr J. Wilson took.first, with wool! shorn from Mr Jas, Maoara's sheep, and Messrs Hadley and Co, second prize. ■ INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS.

Mr T. Parsons took several prizes for ale and stout, wkioh was pranounced excellent by the judges, but not having sampled it ourselves, we cannot give an opinion. Mr J, Ewington was awarded first prizeß for a gravel dray, and wheelbarrow, Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co for a set of four horse trees, Mr Jas. Koss for a Solway wool press, Mr Whitt foracollectionofhouseholdfurniture,and Mr D. Papworth for an artificial incubator, the whole of which met with great attention from visitors. Great interest was taken in the trial of straining gears,. and Mr G. Dixon's which is the latest invention, was awarded first honors, Mr Jas. Boss' patent being second. IEAPING MATCH. There wore twelve competitors in the trial over the sticks, and the greatest interest was displayed by the visitors to the ground. Several-events happened to relieve any monotony in the match, the first of which being when D'Arcy's horse refused the first jump and his jock negotiated the obstacle by himself, but received -noTiurfc. The second was when Mountain Deer took his jump badly and Tommy Wintoringhara and his mount- parted company, and still another in trying to get away from the sticks slipped against, a post and came down a cropper. After a good contest the'winner turned up in E. Hill's Spartan, ; .The following are the judgeß i-Horseß —Thoroughbred: Messrs Orawley and Eraser; draught: MessrsTathamandT. Grigg. Sheep—long-wool: Messrs Wil-. tfon and J, Hare; Merino and Downs: Messrs Daziel and Moßae. Cattle:

Messrs Davidson and Morrison; Dairy Cows and pigs: Messrs Durset and Fitchett. implements and vehiclesMessrs Jonus and Gapper. Scoured wool: Messrs Morrison' and J. Harvey jun. Ale and Stout—Mubbib Elkins and Green: Fat Sheep—Mr A. McKenzie.

PRIZE LIST. ; Houses. " : •" ■'] , Thoroughbred. Stallion over four years—A. Fraser's bst Daniel O'Connell, agedl; Elder and Go's ch Bt Crawford Priory 2; J, 0. Yallance's br st Voltigeur, by King Cole— Fenella, highly commended Colt foaled-since August 1,'1885-J. C; Yallance's br c by Duke of EdinburghRose D'Amour, 1; J. C. Yallance's br c by Duke of Edinburgh—Ruth 2 Mare in foal or with foal at foot-J. 0. Yallance's b in Rose D'Amour 1 Filly foaled Bihce August 1, 1885—J, 0. Vallance's br f by Duke of Edinburgh, dam. Queen Coil, 1 Dry Mars 4 years and upwards-0. 0. Vallance's br in Barbette by Tattler, dam Timina, 1; br m Naomi by Tattler— Nini, 2; br m Cbraline, by BarbarianMaud highly commended

Mare in toalor with foal at foot—J. Yate's br m Kate, 1; J. 0. Vallance's g m Chatter by Tattler-Creeper, 2; Dry Brood Mare, 4 years and upwards J. 0. Vallance's b m Tituiua, by Kakapo. -Maud, I; oh in Queen Coil, by Oly meuus-Camella, 2

Entire Pony, any age, under 14 hands R. Jaques' br a Admiral, 1 Pony Mare or Gelding under 14 hands W. Mace's chm-Zoe, 1; Wm. Cooper's cream Cigarette, 2; T. Carswell's'. cream Blairlogie, lu'ghly commended Weight carrying hack, any age, up.to 15st—T. M. Kingdon's ch g Cossaok,'l; 0. F. Gayfe'r'e b g Conrad, 2; W. Lowes', brg Artist, highly commended j H. G Williams' br g Bend Or, commended

Light Weight Hack, Jup to list—o. Meredith-Kayo, ch g Socrotary, 1; T. Parsons' blk g Gladiator, 2; W. and H. Beetham's br g Hamlet, highly commended . A. S. Graut's b g Darky, commended.

Ladies Hack, in regular übb as such at least three months prior to date of show, to bo ridden by lady—Miss Malcome's oh g Sultan, 1; J. lorn's ch g Comuß, by Gladiator, 2; J. C/Vallance's ch g Potruchio, highly commended j J. Yates's blk g Roy, commended Pair Buggy Horses, to be shown in buggy-J. 0 Vallance's 1 Pair Buggy Horse, under 14 hands, shown in buggy-J. 0. Vallanco's o ,gs Timothy and Titus, 1; W. Noil's ch ponies, 2, Single Buggy Horse, shown in buggy— W. and H. Beetham's blk g Darkle, 1; W. Neil's b g Manihora, 2; T. Slww'b g g Whtehoart, highly commended Dry Brood Hack Mare, 4 years aud up-wards-J. 0. Vallance's b m Mabel, I; J. Yate'B ch m Ruby ■ Hack Mare.in foal or with foal at foot -Jas. Macara's b m Sweetheart, 1 j J.' 0. Variance's b m Keore, 2) Jas. Macara's g m Linda, biy Olyraenus, highly commended Mare for brooding weight-carrying hackß, in foal or with foal at foot—6 Heron's ch m Granny 1; G. Burnett's ch m D.olly, by Troubador, 2; W. J B. 1 Allen's Jess, highly commended Filly foaled since August 1, Shaw's f, by Catnpden, 1 ' Colt or Gelding foaled since August 1; 1884— J. 0. Vallance's bo, by' Voltigour —Maud, 1: G, Gundorson's br g Komp, 2 Colt or gelding foaled since August i, 18RB-Jas. Macara's br c, by Voltigeur, 1; Elizabeth Devonshire's bc, by Philip the First, 2 '. Mr Ross'prize, mare in foal or with foal at foot to Lord Mandeville—J.O. Vallance's b m Rose d'Amour 1 DRAUGHT, HORSES. Stallion over 4 years—A, Fraser's b st Laid O'Largo 1; J. Harding's bat Gladstone, 2; G. Wateon'B Avon/highly commended Colt foaled since August Ist, 1884— R. D. Dagg's b c Masher, highly commonded Colt foaled since August Ist 1885— D. .Guild's c by Dugdalel; J. Hessey's c Lord Nelson 2; F. Gray's be Gladstone highly commended. Dry mare over four years in regular work-J, Hessey's m Darling 1; Hawkins and Tawed's m Blossom 2; G-. H. Shute's m, highly commended Mare in foal or with foal at foot—R. D. Dago's m Jenny 1, J. Yates'br m Bonnie 2; T. Parsons b m Rose highly commended Filly foaled Binoe August 1, 1883— John Maxwell's f Dandy 1: A, Stewart's bf Sally 2. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1884— Donald McKenzie's Minnie 1; R, D, b f Tura 2 Filly foaled Bines August Ist, 1885— H. Campbell's f Blossom 1; F, Shaw's f, by Prince Arthur, 2; Perry's b f Darling highly commended Gelding, foaled since August lot, 1883 —J. Hessey's g Punch 1; G, Bennett's b e, by Lord Nelson 2

Gelding foaled since August Ist 1885T. E.'Ghainberlain's b g Bob highly commended. ' Gelding any age, in regular work-J. Caffrey's b g Sam 1; Hercock and Taplin b g, 2 ,T, L, Thompson & Oo.'a g, highly commended Team of three plough horses, harnessed -W. and H. Beetham's land 2; T. L. Thompson and Co.'a highly comuionded Team of two plough horses, harnessed -J. Hesaey's 1; W, and H Beetham's 2 Two year old Gladstone colt, filly or geldiue-A. Stewart's bo Clyde 1; J. Bannister's bo Dan 2 Yearlinp Gladstone Colt, filly, or geld-: ing—H. Campbell's Blossom 1, F. Gray's Gladstone 2 Team >of five wagon horses-T. P.' Lett'ii l,G.H.Shute's2 , Oaitm, Pwkd Shorihorii .Bull calvod prior to July 1, 1883— F. Gray's r b Tawihanga, by_ Red Prince 11, dam Piiko, 1 and champion prize as bo3t bull in yard; Thompson and Co's King Lear2;.J,o. Vallanoe's rn b Earl of March highly commended Bull calved since July 1,1884-J. C. Vallance's Balloon 1, Cloud King 2 Cow any age in calf or calf at foot-J, 0. Vallance's rn o Lady Ashridgel; T. L. Thompson and Co's Golden Countess 2 •Heifer calved sinco July 1, 1884-W. and H. Beetham's- rn h Countess, by Third Heir—fioari Duchess 1; Eiby, by Third Heir-Roan Duchess 2 Heifer calved since July 1, 1885— J. 0. Vallance's rn h Kate Ashridge 1; rn li Lenna Aahridge 2; r and w h Carbolic -highly commeuded. Grade ShortJwm, Bull calved prior to July 1, 1883— S. Mawley's 1 ~ . Cow any age, in calt or calf at foot— W. and H, Beetham's who Snowdrop 1; W. Perry's re 2'; J. Bannister's rn c Daisy highly commended .' Heifers calved since July 1, 1883— W. and H. Beetham's 1 ' • ■' : • Pwrebrei Hereford. • Bull calved prior to July 1,1883-Jas. Stuckey'B Chippendale, by Lord Wilton, 4740-Judy 1. ■ : Bull calved since July 1,1883 W. and H. Beetham's Dauphin by Benedict-Queen 1 ;• E. Meredith's Bachelor bred by E. Meredith, Jun,, 2, . Bull calved since July I,lßß4—Jas. Stuckey's Duke of Rangitumau, 3 N.Z.H.B. by Chippendale 6865-Ame-thistl. .Bull calved since July 1 1885-Ju.

Stuekey's Hope by. Ohippendalo 6865 Charity, 1. Cow any age in calf or calf at foot— Jas. Stuekey's Amethyst V., by Lord Mormanby—Amethyst, 1; Jaa, Btuokey's Satan'll, by University 20, NZ.H.B,, 2; W. and H. Beetham's Queon, by Lord Panmure 11, dam Dewdrop, highly commended. -■•.:' Heifer oalved since Julyl, 1884-Jas, Stuekey's Roselina 111, ■ by Patriach— Roselina 11, lj Satan 111, by Patriarch: -Satan 11, 2. Hereford Bull bred by Mr Stuckey. himself not competing-John Rayner's red b Prince of Beauties, by Chippendale —Beauty, L; Cockburn Hood and Walker's b- -2. . Pun Bred Ayrskin. Bull any age—W. Bramley'B b«over 4 years old, 1.. Cow or heifer any age, in calf or calf at loot—W, Bramley'B Rosedale 1; Mary ' Bull * calved since July 1885— W. i Bramley'B bulls 1 and 2, Polled Anijw. Bull any age—Havfkia'o and Tancred's; Tauera and Tarquin 1 and 2. . Any Other. Bteed. ' ..Dairy Cow in Milk-W.B. Allen's 1| and highly commended, A, Bikini' 2 BullfMybied, Bull any. breed other than pedigree-i T. E, Chamberlain's r b Robin Hood 1 ~-JtaC<rffle. ' Bullocks any Perry'* I, Jas. Stuekey's 2' ... Best fat buUook in tho yard—Walter Perry's 1, Jas, Stuokey's 2 Beßt fat cow'or heifer in tho yardWalter Perry's 1, Jas. Stuokey's 2- • . ... Sheep. .' ' Limln, in tte Wool. 2ramsunder 18 months—T. Walker's 1, J. Rayner's 2, F. B. Ohalmer'i highly, commended 1 ram under 18 months—J. Rayner's 1, also 2nd as best ram in yard), T. Walkers 2 2 rams over 18 inonths-Ohalmbers and Meredith's 1, W. and H> Beethara's 2.\ 1 ram over 18 months—o. MeredithEaye's, also champion prize, J. Rayuer's Little Wonder 2. 2 ewe 3 under 18 months—A. W Cave'i 1, E Meredith's 2, Perry Bros' highly commended 1 ewe under 18 months-Perry Bros' 1, E. Meredith's 2, E, Meredith's, highly commended 2 ewes over 18 months—W and H Beethara's 1, Perry Bros' 2 1 ewe over 18. months—W and H, Beetham's 1 and 2, F, B. Chnlmer's highly commended 2 ewes with Lincoln lambs at foot—J. Rayner's 1, Perry Bros' 2 . • ltic<sskr-h tht iwoi. 2 ram 3 over 18 months—D. Carman's land-2.-..; ,-../''■ 1 ram over 18 months-D. Carman's 1 and 2 Bommy Marsh—h tfw ml 2 rams under 18 months—W. B, Allen 1 and 2

1 ram under 18 months—W. B, Aliens l.also ohampion priae, 2,. and 'highly commended -..:' , '■■ 1 ram over 18 months— Wardell Bros' 1 also 2nd for ohampion prize, W, B. Allen's 2 2 ewes undor 18 months—W, ■B. Allen's 1 and highly coinmonded, T. L. Thompson and Go's 2

1 ewe under 18 monbha—W. B, Allen's land 2 1 owe over 18 months—W. B. Allen's 1 and 2 2 ewes with Romney Marsh lambs at foot-W. B. Alton's 1, T. L. Thompson's . 2 and highly commended Merino, m ih Wool, 2 rams over 18 months—A. Olifton'a 1, Cookburn-Hood and Walkori 8 1 ram over 18 months—A. Clifton's 1 and ohampion prize. Oockbum Hood and Walker's 2 SouWoumß, in th« toool. 2 ramß under 18 months—W, H. Hosking's highly commended • 2 ewes over 18 months—W. and H, Beetham's highlv commended 1 owo over 18 months-W. and H, Beetham's 1 and 2 2 owes with Southdown lambi'at foot —W. and H, Beetham's highly commended Gotswold, in ihe wool 2 ramß over 18 month»~J. 0. Val« lance's 1 and 2 1 ram over 18 months—Cockburn-Hood and Walker's 1, J. 0. Vallance'i 2 2 ewes under 18 months-J, 0. Vallance's 1 and 2 . 1 ewe under 18 months—J, 0, Vallance's 1 and 2 . 2 ewes over 18 months—J, 0, Vallance's 1 and 2 1 ewe over 18 montha-J. 0. Vallance'i 1 and2, Cockburn Hood and Walkar'B highly oommended 2 ewes with Ootsirold lambs ok foot— J. 0. Vallance's 1 and 2 • FatShub. 5 wethers any breed, under 42 months —Cockburn-Hood and Walker's 1 6 lambs-W. B. Allen's 1, Walfcor Ferry's 2, J. Bayner's commended For Frming Purpoui. Best pen of 6 sheep under 18 months— D, Carman's highly commended Best pen of 5 sheep under SO months— E. Meredith's 1 and 2, Oookbum-Hood and Walker's highly commended, B. Carman's commended Pioa. Boar, longhaired Berkshire,'ow 12 months-J, flesiey's Tommy 1, alio ohampion prize '; Boar, longhaired Berkshire, under 12 months-?. Shaw's 1, A. Bikini' 2 .'Sow, longhaired Berkihire, ow 13 months—A. Elkins' 1 Sow, longhaired Berkshire, under 12 Elkins' 1, J. Rayner'i 2, F- Shaw's highly commended Boar, Yorkshire, over 12 months—D. Carman's Young Jumbo 1 Boar, Yorkshire, under 12 months—T, Thompson's commended Sow, Yorkshire, over 12 montha-D. Carman's Bashful 1 .Sow Yorkshire, under 12 monthi-Jas,' Colway'a 1, A. Elkins' Best .Sow and litter, any breed—A. Elkins' 1 and 2 Implements. Best Collection agricultural implements by any Maker—E. MoEwon 1, Boothand MoDonnld 2 Best Collection Agricultural Implements in use on any farm in the W&ira-rapa-J. Hessey's 1 Double Furrow Plough—E. Moßwen's I, Booth, Macdonald and Oo.'b, 8 " Heavy single furrow wheel ploimh— Booth Macdonald and Co. 1, Jamea Rosi 2" ■.'■;' i Extra Plougha-J. Rosi 1 ' Double mould board or ridging ploaah ; -B. McEwen'gl ' • K ' Cultivator —E. McEwen'i 1 •' Set of light Harrows—Ja« Rom 1, Ja«, Ewington'B2 Set of heavy Harrowi-J. Ron 1 1 Booth Macdonald & Oo's 2 ! ' Beat local made Straining gear, com-plete-G. Dixon'* 1, Jas Boas' 2 Set of Diso Harrows with sowing attachment—Booth, Macdonald & Co'i 1 ■ Reaper and Binder—E. MoEiren 1 : 'Winnowing Machine—Bopih, MacDonald and Co's 1, J, Heiiey 2. . Farm cart-J. Rou highjy •omf niemtod '

Cart for general Ross 1 Single seated buggy—J, Sosa highly commended . 8 ' Duuble seated buggy-Muir and Dixon l and 2; Jas. Bob 3 highly commended „ Dog Cart—o, Nwlson s 5 • Spring CBrt~Muir and Dixon's i; ■•}, Rosa* 2 , . ' Best Collection of .Muir and Dixon 1 , Tax Cart—Muir and Dixon's 1 Wageonette^MuirandDixon's 1 , Extra Traps—J. Rom Pufaam, 1 ■ . Waggon,.heavy-J. Ewington'i highly commended ... ' ''' ' Saddleey AND MisOEIiiNBOOT.' Beat exhibition of saddlery and harneaf —James Elliott 1 Scoured Wool-J. Wilson 1; Hadler and Co., 2 iNDCSTKUI, ZXHIBIId. Cask Colonial Alo; not less than 5 gal' lons—T. Parson's, brewed by 'exhibitori Bottled Colonial Ale—T. Parson's, brewed by exhibitor, 1 . ;/J6| : Botttled Colonial Stout—T. jßwon'fl, brewed by exhibitor,' Extra Bxhibita—JT. Bwiiigtoa, gtavol dray, 1 ;'J. Ewinjfton's barcew;!; Booth and Macdonald's sot 4 'horje\tree»,'l.'; J. Ross' ffoolpree!, 1. , • ■•- : ;{ Extra -Jooal ; Whitt, household furniture, 1; D. B.' pjpworth, artificial incubator, 1 • Leaping Match, first pttiie''£s,, Meond £2—H-. Hill's Spartan 1; L (J. *<' Meredith Kkye'a Stockman 2, B,' Harding's Tux 3 FARM'& DAIII7■ JBODUCB, Table Butter, not Wrigley.l, H. Campbell 2-' , Ham-H, Carapbell l. ' Flitch of Bacon—S, Haighl'and2fj. Hessey highly commended , . THE DINNER. " The complimentary .dinner, to the judges was held-at' the' Empire Hotel ill the eveniug, when abbut sixty gentlemen' sat down to an excelleht'bill of fare..providedby Host Thompson, Mr R, .ft; Hawkins, President of the ASsoojatiori, occupied the central position,«t-the. head of the table, being supported.- rifjht and; left by the guests of the; evening, ' The side tables were'presided over-by; Meisto" E. E Meredith and B, P, Perry, yioe-presl-dents. The toasts, of ''The Queen, 1 ' 1 ' " Royal Family," and " The Gtowrnor," were quickly dispoaed of, aijd th®House of Representatives" was propojacrDy the Chairman, who in a telling speech advooated a temporary abolition"-, of the Assembly, and a sweeping redtxotion lo its expenditure, Mr Hatoh, M.H.R., in reapondiag, regrettedthakMrG, Beetham was notpresent - to do honor to the toast,; Ho -, oiprjwod himaelf highly manner in whioh.the show hadpasfodofE,' both in quality of the st«ok ; obpwn and the numerous atteudanoe, which showed that the people of the ' were ' deeply interested: in. its-' pastoral arid agricultural pursuits, Referring to Par' liamentary affairs h# advocated, a' reduction in the number of' ine'mbeni .and a consequent reduction . in:' "expeijditure. The people, he argued, should insist on their representatives .supporting the reduction. He contended that one member for wry 10,000 wo uld•be am pie reprowu' tation and would relieve the colony of some of Its financial pressure. Hewaain favor of manufactures receiving, the . sup. port of the as it *ai; only by fostering Mlonial. itiißriei ,; that' the Country could 'j ' to be self-supporting'. ' The ~. agri-fi cultural and Pastoral interests' werafl so . closely- allied to manufactures that the question was one fchem all, and he felt, sure that, it,would be a leading question in the next Parliament. He considered that moro practical men should be returned, and that there , were too many Newspaper men and the House for itto„'o in for strict He finished by expressing a hope"'thai less agitatisn would be made for publio works, and that the days of loans were at an 'end, The Chairman in proposing the - Maiterton Agricultural and Pastoral 'Association referred to a speech: he" mide about five years ago, that caused, great horror among a great many,when ho said' 'that the interests of the squatter wai the interests of Now Zoaland," and he stated that thoso who were shocked then had placed him in the honorable position ho at present held in ■ the Association, thus showing that hii words and meaning were not so black as painted. .He dwelt on the low. prices of wool and tallow, and the effect it h&oh the Colony as a whole, ehowin? whole interests wero closely allied. He ' said he would go even further than in hii i memorable speech, and include the sheep '' farmer, small farmer, and laborer in the category, as events had proved that the interests of tho one were tho interests-of -' all. _He aaid the Society could oongratulate itself on its eaocosa, and tho district on its agricultural developments' wESeh.,' was treading on the heels of the Pascal industry. He conpluded by referring^ tha cordial feeling existing between tha two interests, whioh augured well for it< future prosperity, . • • Mr W. Lowei proposed "Tlie Judges," and referring from experience to their high judging aapabilitiea and quality of the stock. which they had bred; He eon- ' giatulated the Society upon being secure the servioei of such competent aiid rel'able gentlemen. ■ ' ' Sir Wilson in responding, eomplimented the Society on the general quality of ' its exhibits. He said that tho weather caused a difficulty in judging long-woolled iheep, but. taken as a whole, they h'# satisfied themselves, and 'hi oould learn the competitors were veil pleased. He advised the stook owners to • Sy a little more attention to condi®,- ' ie breeding in most eases was excelMt. but owm<t to the want of more'! flesh tha stock suffered at the hands of the judges,' • who did nofc {eel justified in awarding & pnze.unless the .exhibit warranted it. Mr Fraaer said he had been connected tor years with Pastoral Shows, and waj awara of the difficulties attending tha preparation of tbem. He was pleaAl . with the general quality Of the stock, wof" hoped good results would ensue through the competition of the owners. Referring to the two shows in the district, ie said" the Wairarapa had the same evil to con- ' tend against as his own districtdid (Patea i and the Coast) in haying two shows,. and • he contended there, was not sufficient ■took to ensure tho competition for Mo / shows in either district. He. said \ that one show in a district like.the ■ | Wairarapa would havo a mow effect.among Btockownerp, and expressed a hope that when he next; vijited them, f they would be amalgamated. . 1 ." JThe officers of the Association" wero proposed by Mr Tatham and responded to by Messrs Meredith and Parsons. "Successful Competitors" were proP o ' Bd JyJ. r | P-Peny and responded . to by Mr W.B. Allen, who hoped ; there would only bo one Show in the disi-W trust for the future, and that the place for * it was Maeterton, judging by ita past, and present aiicoesses. ; : '

• Mr fl. Williama proposed f• The Ualuwesaful Competitors," aud Minn*£ mi he did not Relieve there were 'am Bnyunßuccßß»(ulo«es,as moßt'oompotlton considered their exhibits the best. ' only the judges looked at them the wrohr Way, . ;.i ■ 1.., -.l' •_:.,; ~ .Rj J-\ by Mr Wilson, who said hj 001 M not $

as much us the toast deserved. They wero a Ions; sufloring class, but seemed to survivo very well and get along pretty comfortably. Tlioy spoilt their money, ,when; they had it, in improving tlioir land, and ho considered they paid the .wliolo debt', of ■ tlie"..•colony, (is- when prices were low the country suffered as a .. whole and .when jutes for their produce wore high everything flourished-> My .W,: H. Beetham rcspondnd, andfldyocated an amalgamation of the two Associations, as he considered two showswere a great tax> on the community. He WaS pleased to aeo ft' kindly - fefcling /.existing botween the North and South Wairarapa as was evident by the number of visitors from the South. Mr Cockburn Hood also briefly responded, Mr Hare, of Waiiganui, in proposing '•! the Farmers," said that agricultural Siursuits could not bo carried on successully unless thoro waß more population to: conßurae the crops grown, as it did not pay to export gram. Ho passed a high compliment on the sheep exhibited, which • he said wore far hotter than lie had seen' in his district, or at any. bliow lie had been to. Speaking of thoeattlo, he said tho Shorthorns wore rather behind, but the Horofords were, excellent,, and well rbrought out, and tho horses far .sbrpaaaed anything ever Bho'wn in his district. He .complained of,the stnallnesß of the .peesfor judging shoop in, and suggested that M tlie.Sccioty had plenty of room, that •two pens should be knocked into one at'

/. futuro shows .MrT. E, Chamberlain responded, and ... said that the Wairarapa could .not at present grow auflicicnt'grain for its population, and hoped that their agricultural r pursuits would bo greatly extended, "Trade and Commerce" Was proposed by MrE. E.Meredith, and responded to by Mr M. Casolberg who Bpoko of tho great advancement of th° Wairarapa in commarce, and touched ou the questions of . Freotrado, Pairtrado, and Protection. He said that 'Protection was utterly at variance 'with Fair trade, and that Eng-\' land with its Free.trade had becomq tho: wealthiest country in the world. The Press," •' Ladies," and " MoBt" wsre duly proposed and responded to, and the company broke up about 9.30, tho gueata subsequently visiting the Horticultural Sociotios show in tho - Drill Bhed, Thoy expressed themsolvos .. highly pleased with the show,tho quantity 4£Qd.quality of tho exhibits being favorably on'by them.