WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST PASTORAL AND EAST COAAST AGRICUL TURAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2741, 3 November 1887, Page 2

WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST PASTORAL AND EAST COAAST AGRICUL TURAL SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SHOW,

President : H. E, Bunny; Vice-Pbesident : Burton Boys; Tiusasobeb: William Booth; Seomwbt:o. E. Halloran; General Commiitkh : A. Anderson, H. H. Beetham, W. H. Beetham, H. Braithwaite, W. E. ■ Bidwill, W. C. Buchanan, M.H.R, Jas. Donald, E.W. Dorset, N. Grace, F. Gray, A, Matthews, Alex. McKenzie, D. McMaster, F. Monckton, C. Pharazyn, J, Eayner, .J. Reynolds, J. Stuckey, J. C. Vallance; Show Committee : A. Anderson, W. B. Bidwill, H. Braithwaite, W. C. Buchanan, M.R.i:., E. W. Dorset, J. Donald, N. Grace, F. Gray, A. Matthews, Andrew McKenzie, F. Monckton, J. Moncrieff, C. Pharazyn, J. Bayner, J. Beynolds, J. C. Vallance;, Finance Committbb: H. B, Bunny, W. Booth, Burton Boys, H. Braithwaite.

Dame fortune who Las for many years been frowning upon the Wairarapa Pastoral Society, has at length greeted it with snciiles, at least as far as the weather was concerned, for yesterday, (Wednesday) it was everything that could be desired up to about one o'clock when threatening clouds made their appearance and a chilly breeze sprung up, but beyond this there was nothing tocomplain off in atmospheric condition, As a natural consequence of the fine weather there were fully tffo thousand five hundred spectators present during; the afternoon, the north end of the district being well represented. The train arrangements were sidiplv abominable, and did more to injure the show than if they had not been made.. The Society was promised similar facilities to those of last year, when stock trains were put on, and a midday train came from Masterton, but when the Bpecial service was published a few days ago they were surprised to find both the stock and midday trains omitted, and an inconvenient early train from Masterton substituted. After considerable trouble the Com-, mittee obtained a stock train, but not before some of the intending exhibitors had abandoned the idea of sending theirstook, owing to the oversight; and as it was too late when the alteration was made the Bhow suffered the lo'sß of them. Such conduct on thepart of the Railway authorities Jb deserving of censure, as it results in a financial loss to them as well as to the Society, and a great disappointment to the public The 9.35 a,ra. train, which did not leave the Masterton.- station 'till about 9.55,. oonveyed about sixty passengers to Carterton, and the Wellington and .Lower. Valley train, added about another 186. to. the number. The enticing weather caused a large number to "take the road for it," the 1 number ; of vehicles from Masterton alono forming quite an imposing procession, which included the" Favorite" bus, fully loaded. The Carterton Band dispersed good music vigorously j. several " energetic pedlars, mounted; on gin cases; tried: their persuasive, powers on the soft 'uns, and managedto get rid of a good stock of Brummagem wareat first clas3 rriedsr-for cash, Mr A.L.'Whyte bad charge ol the; commissariat and provided as usual a plentiful supply of solid refreshments. Mr E. Buckeridge. had a convenient: bar for dispensing alcoholic and temperance beverages,'and Mr W. Cafct: had a well stocked fruit stall, which commanded considerable attention from the rising generation. An enterprising agent of the N.Z. Accident Insurance Company erected a booth in a con-'. Bpicuous part of the ground to dp business in, but judging from its deserted appearance during the whole? :day, "biz" could not have been' flourishing. Several improvements have:

been made to the grounds, the fenoing i off of the jumping track in front of the 1 grand stand being a step <in the right I direction. The whole arrangements,^; were carried put in a manner that:;i appeared to give general satisfaction,,? the stewards and judges going through T their duties in a methodical manner, showing that the officers in charge badexercised forethought in arranging the work. A word of praise is due to the secretary—Mr 0, B, Halloran—for the smooth manner in which he workedhis department;: anß-for his 'kindness;! and courtesy to. all around him, for although it is expected on these occasion's, that the secretary shall be every--where, know., everything, and answer everybody at once, still Mr Halloran proved equal to the occasion, and pleased, everyone. The Judges, Stewards and Press were provided with luncheon and refreshments, ad lib, throughout the ,day,, this department being under the supervision of Mr B. Boys, who was most attentive to the wants of his guests, HORSES. Only four thoroughbreds entered the ring, and of the -number "The Premier " by Malton—Revoke, gained firßt honors, adding another to his many successes. Fitz Hercules, by Yattenden Peeres, was second, Mandeville h.c, and Dan O'Connell passed over. We cannot understand why such horses as the two last named should have been placed behind Fitz Hercules, as they are both undoubtedly points ahead of him in shape, for although he has a nice front, he falls away behind too much to commend him to judges of that class or stock.There was no competition in the colt and filly classes, but in the drv mare section, over 4 years, Mr P. F. Tancred was again successful, taking first place with " Revoke " by PremierGossip. In the Pony Class, out of a field of six Mr Cooper secured first place with Cigarette, Mr Allen getting second place with a nice looking chestnut, The 15. stone Hack competition brought out a field of eight nice looking animals, which were treated to some vigorous exercises by the judges, the choice eventually falling to Mr G. Burnett's Sandy, Messrs W..' and H. Beetham gaining second honoi'3 with " Rajah," Sixteen aspirants entered the- ring for the Light Weight Championship, and a. handsome lot of horses they were, The Judges spent considerable time, and tried the paces , repeatedly before they could finally give their decisions, their cboioe falling upon Messrs W. and H. Beetbam's "Fleur de Lye, Mr J. Burnett's " Comet" being second. Ladies; Hacks i brought out another good field, the show of horses throughout being quite a feature of the Show. The winner in ! this section was Messrs Bidwill Bros. Hippias, the fair equestrienne being ' presented with a handsome boquet by Mr B. Boys, and the bead of the horse was decorated with blue rosettesby the same gentleman. Mr J, lorn's Comus received second place, and Mrs H. R. ; Biihny'B Little Fraud third. In Cob [ or Hill Hacks there was' keen compe- , tition, Messrs W. and H. Beetham' • securing the judges, verdict for first ' honors, the same gentlemen being also ! successful in winning, first place for , Single Buggy Horse with their, last ; yoars winner "iWkey." In the ' Draught Class there was not very ' keen competition, as only four entered j the ring for" Stallions over-4 years." ■ Lastyears' winner " Gladstone " did not • arrive on the ground in time to [ parade before the judges which was to pe regretted as the old favorite was in splendid condition and looking his best. 1 Laird O'Largo again caught tha judges k eye and placed another first prize to ' his credit, Premier being second and ' Avon third. Of the two promising i colts shown, MrJF. Gray carried off ' first honors with a nice yearling, There : wa6 scarcely any competition in the other sections of this class although I the exhibits were of undoubted quality I and fit to compete in any show. ' CATTLE. Very little can be said in favor of i this class, as it was one of the weak : points of the show. The entries were few, the exhibits less, and the stock, especially the pure breeds, in poor condition. The absence of Mr Duncan , McMaster's large herd from among the entries in this class is severely felt, and is a loss that the Society can ill afford. Wenoticed th jtamongtbe exhibitswere seven of Mr McMasters strain which gained four first and two second prizes, Mr J, Stuokey's name appealed among the entries, but none of his stock we'e in the pens, neither did we notice either the name or stock of Mr J. P Russell in connection with the show. There is no doubt that the shortness of feed throughout the district has in a great measure been the means of keeping the stock from the show, as those that were exhibited were very far from being in show condition,and showed that Messrs .Bidwill Bros and Buchanan had at least got good pasturage, as these gentlemen divided the.prizes between them in this section.' Theie was a splendid lot of dairy cows in milk, Mr Wiggins securing . first honors. with a useful looking animal, whichgavea. pailand : a half of milit as soon as the judging, was over,.Mr. W.j K Allenvgetting; second place, In .purebred Ayrshires only two bulls.were shown, which do not call for special comment, and in Herefords Mr X; Rayner's-Prince of Beauties was the; solitary reprdsen'ta-' tive. He had the appearance of being well cared for, was in the pink of condition, and fully deserved the gold medal that was awarded to him. Three ; out\of the four grade Shorthorn bulls shown, were owned by Mr McMaster, who secured the'two prizes and also a prize in each of = the sections of this class, the other/exhibitors being Messrs Bidwill Bros and; W. and H t Beetham, .the former securing the first prize'for cow in calf and the latter first prize for dry cow The only competition in purebred Shorthorns was for dry cow, which was won';by Mr, McMaster's Certainty, Messrs W- andH Beetham's Phoebe second, arid for heifer calved since July, 1884,' which was won by Mr Buchanan's Verona, Mr McMaster's Nora second. : -Sheep.

Although this was the redeeming class of the Show, there was a considerable falling off in the number of

exhibits compared with pievious years, but the quality 'was on the whole better. Merinos were represented by three entries of Mr A. McKenzie, who secured the gold medal for two'rams over. 18 months, and a special prize and'second honors for the 1 Rani class. In Shropshire Downs, Mr McKenzie again had the class to him* [self, the only other entry—Mr J. Stuckey—not putting in an appearance. For two rams over 18. months, he was awarded first, second, and,, a' ■special prize/and'for the one "ram class the golimetlal, special prize,;and first and second honors. In Lincolns there was a splendid collection, the-raagnifi-cent fleeces' and growth of carcase being greatly; admired. The prizes were pretty equally divided between Messrs W...C, Buchanan and J. Rayner, the- latter securing the Champion Prize (£3 35,) gold medal, and a special prize of £2 2s, for a handsome ram over 18 months, Mr W. 0, Bucha nan being awarded three- special prizes in this class besides eleven other awards, Mr Rayner's exhibits showed a larger growth of wool than Mr Buchanan's, the latter having the appearance of being forced, especially in the growth of the sheep. A. pen of •ten Lincolns, for exhibition only, irora Mr Buchanan's flock deserve special mention, being excellent specimens of this class of sheep. Messrs W, and H. Beetham had no competition in the Leicester class, and were awarded two first prizes, gold medal, and a special prize for three rams. Southdowns were well represented 'in the Ram Sections, but Mr Buchanan had no opposition among the Ewes, being awarded' first prizes in each section, He also secured the Champion and a special prize for one ram over 18 months,- Messrs W. and H. Beetham being the other prize takers for rams. The Romney Marsh classes were the best filled, and a grand hhow was made by Mr A. Matthews' entries, who has proved beyond a doubt that he is capable of improving both carcase and wool by his management and attention to strain, and as none of his flocks receive special housing or feeding it speaks volumes for the pasturage of the Lake district.. Among the numerous other awards he received the Champion (ram) and six special prizes, the Champion (owe) and a special, falling to Messrs Bidwill Bros., and specials were awarded to Messrs W. B. Allen and E. W.Dorset in the five ewe hoggets, and five ram. hoggets respectively. The fat sheep call for no special mention, they were fat, and the prizes, with two. exceptions, were divided between Messrs Buchanan and Matthews. Miscellaneous. " ' There were only four entries of pigs whioh were passable speoimens of their ; classes. The show of dogs, especially in the sheep class, was very good. Great i dissappointment was expressed at the i scant exhibits of agricultural imple< i ments for-beyond the collection from Mr J. Ross, Masterton, there was only i a draining plough and a Reidand Gray reaper and binder. Mr Donald Don- ■ aid's Sblway wire strainer received i first prize, it being generally admitted i by those competent to judge, to be the • most effective and useful invention for i wire fencing yet introduced to the i notice of farmers. Mr Donald also r received special commendation for his i bush-faller, the judges after seeing itat 1 work in an adjoining paddock expressi ing their opinion that it was a most i useful machine and combined efficiency i and simplicity with great cheapness, ! and would prove invaluable in clearing bush lands. Messrs Kutzner Bros, of i Masterton were highly commended for , their triple Cyclone spray nozzle, but | it was evident the judges were not , aware of the importance of the machine ;■ .otherwise the inventors would have , received greater encouragement from ! them. Mr James Ross took first prizes for. single and double seated buggies, ■ also for a serviceable looking farm cart, and Mr Luke secured the honors for dog carta, the waggonette prize falling to Mr J. Neilson of the Taiatahi, • Therewere some good samples of butter, cheese, hams, and bacon, Mr S, Haigh again being first in the two latter classes, and the Greytown Factory first in cheese. In the shearing competition James Ingley took first prize and Pahira Anarae second, there being five competitors. For the shoeing competition R. Crawford again secured the judges' favor, Robinson Bros second, and J. Neilson third.

The leaping match brought out a field of eight cross country hacks, but the jumping calls for no special comment, most of the horseß striking the hurdles, and only one managed to clear the water jump. There were two spills, but the riders escaped unhurt, Steve Harris, of "Sir Modred". fame, being the first to dismount, owing to his horse striking, a hurdle and- then following, up the sudden check by a mild attempt' at bucking. R, Bannister, on,jZilla, : performed one of the cleverest feats seen outside a circus, for which' he'received a thundering round of applause, He. was taking the water jump .when :the horse stumbled' and 'threw him- out' of the saddle; and as the' animal was recovering and • making off at. a gallops tho rider, by a dexterous movement, rode against its side by. merely hanging on t6 its. neck, and> then vaulted into the saddle without touching the ground. The: following is the prize list i PRIZE LISI. . • HORSES. • Judges. Thoroughbred and light, Messrs Lance and Lawry; Draught, Mr -W.Wellvtood.;'. Tlwoughbrid. —'Stallion.over i years old.. Gentries; P. F.Tancred's chThe Premier, by Malton Revoke, 1; John Buckeridge's d br FitzHercules, / by ■Yattendon—Peeress,.?; W.,Neill's Lord Mandeville, by Yattendon—Lady Constance, h. c. ; Dry Mare ocer 4 years old. 2 entries,; P. F, Tancred's Revoke by The Premier, —Gossip, 1. Light Honest-Colt foaled since Ist August, 1886. 1 'entry Geo. Freeth's Rebellion by Treason—Mischief; 1' .' . Dry Mare over 3 years old. .1 entry,! Bid will Bros. Blanche by Southern Ohief—Lady Bird, 1. Filly foaled since Ist August 1884. 1 entry. W. J. 'Nix's Queenie by Traitor -Zilla, 1. ■■'?■• Filly foaled since Ist August 1886. % entries, Bidwill Bros,' %ire by Early

Bird—Olara, :1;W. I ' liix'a Miss Admiral, by Admiral—Markaura, 2. . . Weight Carrying Haok, any ago, up to IB stone. 8 entries. G. Burnett's Sandy, 1; W. H. Beetham's Rajah 2j S. Tancred's Socrates h c. Light'weight-oarrying Haok, any age, up to list. 16 entries. W. &H. Beetham's MeurdeLysl; G.Burnett's Comet, 2; Hadley & Co.'s Trial, 3; T. Paraon's Darkey; h c Cob or Hill Hack, :• not. exceeding 15 hands. 8 entries. W, & H.- Beetham's Muriel 1; J. Eaton's Minnie. 2; A'.' G." Johnston'B.Mart Twain ho '.• ' Best Lady's inside aaddle. 9 entries. Bidwill Bros;' Hippias,; 1; J. lorns' Comus 2; Mrs H. R. Bunny's •Little Fraud, 3; G. : H* Yates' Roy, he. Single Buggy Horae, driven inharriess. ,4 entries. W. &H, Beetham's Darkey,. 1; Alex. McKenzie's Paketai, 2; James Sexton's Toby he Horse shown in Dog Cart. 2 entries. P. H. Wood's Czar 1; Bidwill Bros'' Nellie 2 Dry Brood Mare, 4 years old. .2 entries. John Froebody's Black Bess 1; MrO Ticohu'rst's'Muratana, 2 . Hack' Mare in foal, or .with foa| at' foot, 2 entries. W. 0. -Buchanan's Flora, 1; J. McMaster's Ruby Ring, 2 Beat Mare for breeding weisjhtrcarryintr hacks. 2 entries'. R. Tilaon's mare, 1; J, Moncrief's Flower, 2 DtomM— Stallion over four years old, 5 entries; Angus Eraser's Laird o' Largo 1, R. Tilaon's Premier 2, Geo. Watson's Avon h,c. Colt foaled amce Ist August 1886, 2 entries; Jas. Donald's Lake Lad 1, F. Gray's Gladstone 2/ Dry Mare over 4 years old, 3 entries: W, C. Buchanan's Maggie 1, W. B. Allen's Peggy 2. Mare in foal or with foal at foot, 4 entries: Jas. Donald's Blossom 1, A. Gallon's Darling 2, Jas. Donald's, Diamond he. Filly foaled since Ist August 1884,1 entry: Donald McKenzie's I Minniel. Filly foaled since Ist August 1885, 2 entries: John Johnson's Nellie 1, Jas. Dotiald's Empress 2. Gelding foaled since Ist August, 1885, 2 entries : F. Gray's 1. W. C. Buchanan's Colin, 2. Welding, any age, in regular work, 2 entries: W. C. Buchanan's Punoh 1, James Caffrey's gelding 2. Pair of plough horses, W. C. Buchanan's Maud and Lily 1. Team of 3 Plough Horses, 1 entry: W. C. Buchanan's Bill, Sam and Duchess I.' Ponies— Entire Pony under 14 years, 1 entry: H. P. Timiiorangi's Albert, 1. Pony Mare or Gelding, 6 entries; W. Cooper's Cigarette 1, C. Allen's 2, H. R. Bunny's Speeler h c. Cattle. Judges—Messrs Nairn (Hawkcs Bay) and FergHson (Canterbury.) Funbrd Shorthwm-M\ calved prior to Ist July. 1884,' 2 entries; W. 0. Buchanan's r b Summerton's Duke, by Summerton'B Earl of Brunswick—Duohesa of Brunswick 111., 1; W. C. Buchanan's r aud w b Lord, Ohancollor, by Earl of Brunswiok ll—Jenny Lind, 2. Bull calved since Ist July 1884, 1 entry; Angus MoMaater's r b Minstrel Duke 11, by Grand Duke of Oxford, •1. Bull calved since Ist- July, 1886, 2 entries: John MoMaster's w Conrad, by Minstrel 1. Cow in calf or with calf at foot,' 2 entries ; W. 0. Buohanan's rn Happy , Thought, by Red Prince 11, 1, W/0. Buchanan's r and w Patience, by- Red; Prince 11,-2. Dry cow calved'prior to Ist ' July, 1884, 3'entres; D, MoMaater'B Certainty 1, W. and H. Beetham's Phcebe 1, W; 0. Buchanan's Content h o. Heifer calved since Ist July 1884,2 entrios: W. '■ 0. Buchanan's Verona, by Prince Rupert . 1, Anguß McMaster's. w h Nora, by Prince Arthur, 2. Heifer calved since Ist July, 1885,1 entry; D, McMaßfcer's j rn h Wanda, by Rod Prince 11, 1. Heifer ' calved since Ist July 1880, 1 entry; D. i McMaster's rn h Miss Underly, by Count ■ Underly, 1. i Grade Shorthorns,— Bull calved since , July 1,1886, 4 entries: D. McMaster's Sam 1, do Jim 2, Bidwill Bros' h c, D. McMaster's Ned c. Cow in calf or with ' calf at foot, 3 entries: Bidwill Bros* 1, D. McMaster's Kuri 2, W. and H. Bee- < tham'B Tilly 3' Dry cow, calved prior to July 1,1884,3 entries; W. and H. Beetham's Snowdrop 1, do Daisy 2. Heifer r calved since July 1,1884, 3 entries: A. |. McMaster, Orphan 2. ' Heifer calved \ since Ist July, 1885, 3 entries: A. McMaster's Cora 1, Bidwill Bres' ' Heifer calved since Ist July, 1886, 3 ; entries: A. McMaster's Ella 2, Bidwill i Bros' —h.c. , Purebred Hereford.— Bull calved since Ist July, 1884, 1 entry: J. Rayner'a Prince of Beauties 1. Purebred Ayrshire,— Bull calved prior ' to Ist July, 1884, 1 entry: H. D. Crawi ford's General Gordon 1. Bull calved 1 since Ist July, 1885,1 entry: A. Clifton's dairy Cattle— Dairy Cow in milk, 7 entries; W. Wiggin's Cow 1, W, B. '. Allen's Beauty 2, do Polly h,c, A. Clif: ton's Lady c. Heifer calved since Ist ' July 1885, 2 entries: VY. B. Allen's 1 Jenny 1, do Dinah 2. Fat (httle— Bullock calved before Ist July, 1882, 3 entries; Bidwill Bros' 1, 2,and he. Bullock calved since Ist July, 1882, 2entries: Bidwill Bros' 1 and 2, Bullock calved since Ist July, 1883,5 entries: W. C. Buchanan's 1 and 2, Bidwill Bros' h c and c. Heifer or cow,s entries: W. C. Buohanan's 1, Bidwill Bros 2and c, T. Weston's ho. Veal Calf under 8 weeks, 2 entries: T. Weston'B 1, W. B. Allen's 2. SHEEP. Judges-Lincoln, Messrs J. Espie and Auderaon; Roranev Marsh, Messrs A. Braithwaite and Fulton; Southdown, Messrs Lawry arid Monckton. Merinos.—2 rams pver 18 months.. 2 entries. Alex. MoKeuzioL 1 ram over 18 months. 1 entry. A. MoKenzie 1. lincofrw.—2 rams under 18 months. 5 entries. W. 0. Buchanan .1 and 2, John . Rayner ho. l Irani under 18 mo,nths,;6 entries: W. C, Buchanan 1 2, John Raynerjilc. 2 rams over 18 months, 3 entries: W. C. Buchanan 1, Jos. liifley - 2, Duncan McMaster. h c.< 1 ram over ■lB m'p|nthsi 6 entries: John Rayner-4 and;2,>W. C. Buchanan, h o. ,'2 ewes ; under 18 months, 6 entriea: W. C. ; Buchanan .1 and 2, John Rayner h c. 1 . ewe under 18 months, 6 entries; W. 0. Buchanan 1 and 2,. John Rayner li c. 2 ewes .over 18 months,: 1 entry: John Rayner I; 1 ewe over 18 months, 2 entries: John Raynor 1, W. C Buch- - entries: John Rayner 1, W. C. Buchanan 2.;-,,. .-,• ••"" Special.—2 entries: John Rayner, pen of 5 ewe hoggets, 1; John Rayner; pen ofs ram hoggets, 1. Leieesters— 2 rams over ,18 months, 1 entry: W. and H. Beetham I.M rata over 18mo-itliß, 1 entry; W, and H. Beetham.l. / : ../ Bomney Marsh— 2 rams, under 18 m0nth8,..9 entries: E. W, Dorset.! and h c, Alf. Matthews 2..' 1 ram under-'lß' months, 14 entries:! ; Alf, Matthews 1,2 and h c. 2 rams over 18 months; 4 entries, Alf. Matthews I and 2. I. ram over 18 months, 8 entries: Alf. Matthews 1 and 2.2 ewes under 18 months,.V entries: Alf. Matthews 1,2 and he- leWe under; 18 months; 9 entries!: %%> -Allen 1/ Alf. Matthews 2 and jh o; ;2'eWe]3 over»18 months, 7 entries: Alf. Matthews 1, W. B. Allen 2. 1 ewe over 18 months; 9 entries:. Bidwill Bros 1, W. B.: Allen 2 and he, 2 ewes with lambs at foot, 5 entries: W. B. Allen 1,.A1f Matthews 2. . Special Clasj—Pen of-: 5' ram hoggets: -E |ff, Dorset 1, W. B,Allen 2. PerLof i-B ewe huggeta: W, B; Allen 1 and 2. ■: Shropshire. Doiww-2' tains overfill

months, 3 entries: A. McKenzie 1, E.. \ McKenzie 2, 1 ram over 18 months, 4 Jg.' entries: K. MoKenzie 1, A.MoKenzie 2 SouthdowM-2 rams under 18 months, 4 entries, W and H Beetham I and 2. •'• 1 ram under 18 months, 4 entries, W and ■■■' HBeetham land 2.2 rams over 18 ; - , months, 2 entries, W 0 Buchanan 1, A. McKonzie2. 1 ram over 18 months,.•'• ' :/ - 3 entries, W.C, Buchanan 1, W. and & H. Beetham 2, A. McKenzie hcM c. • 2'ewe>' under 18.months, 1 Z* i 1 ewe under 18 months, 1 ''• ■• J6n!(ty, %G^ : Buchanan 1. 2 ewes over « iß.mont%..l;fntry, W.C. • ■'■ l'eweove'£l,B:months, I Buchanan!;.;..2 ewes with lambs at foot, ■• i • 2 entries, : W.C ; Buchanan 1 and.2.. \,.:MMitp; "(j/wmj-10 fat wethers * ■ .iindor 13 months, 4 entries, A. Matthews '• ' i;.'Sr,.o, Buchanan 2. 10 fat wethers i under;3o:rnpnths, 2 entries, A. Matthowa 1, W.~ 0. Buchanan 2. Fat wethers nnder 42 months, 2 entries, A. Matthews '' i; : Wy C. Buchanan 2; 10 fat eweß, .any age, 2 entries, W. C. Buchanan 1, A. ! Matthews 2. 10 fat lambs, 3 entries, ; 'W.O.'Buchariapl, W.B.Allen 2. 10 A fat. sheepsuitable- for freezing, 2 entries,.^. ■ W..C. Buchanan ly A. McMaster 2. !■•■■■■ ': : "/'!:? ies -' ', Judge-Mr Wherry. ; ' Lpiig-hair'ed Berkshire, 1 entry, W. B, Allen's 1. Smooth-haired Berkshire, , 1 entry, W..0. Buchanan 1. Chinese i Boar, 1 entry; TVWeston 1. Sow with i litter, 1 entry, T. Weston 2. >& Doos. 'W> A ;J.udge-Mr T.Telford. Odttlc Dogs.—3 entries, D. Kennedy's i Blucher 1, T. Weston's Rough 2. i Sheep i)ogs— 13 entriea, J. Strang's Maggie 1; W. B. Allen's Lass 2.. i Implements, &0., [ ' Judges: Messrs Fulton and Andoraon. James Ross'set of Light Harrows 1, .;. aet of heavy harrows 1, Bet of disc harrow* I commended, Donald Donald's wiro ] strainer 1. Woolpress,'2 entries; Jos. ' Swann'sl. Kutzner Bros.'Cyclone Spray | I Nozzle Triplet, hc, D. Donald's Solway Buah Faller, special. D. A. Smith's I butter kegs 1. ■J. Ross' farm cart 1, J. [ Rcss'wheelbarrow c. ~•: .Buggies. v ' Judgo: Mr Andrew Young. Single Seated Buggies, 3 entries—J. [ Ross 1, P. A, Ericksen 2, E, Dixon h c. \ Double seated buggy,- 2 entries; J. Ross [ 1, J. Neilson 2. Dog cart, 5 entriea: George Luke's village dog cart 1, rustic Bporting cart 2,2-wheeled English buggy 3, F. H, Wood's dog cart, (4-wkeled ) hc. Waggonette, 1 entry, J. Nejjwi 1 Extra Seelions.— T. Weston, butra'er's r cart 1, Ji A, Dudson, collection of colonial saddlery I. . . '■ ' • J PRODUCE ETC, ° Judges.—Messrs Tippler and WhiteF house. White.Oats (not less .than 951b). I 1 entry i W.. J. Nix, 1. Powdered Butter, 1 11 entries: i Mrs E.- Eagle I,'W, Bock 2, P. J F.Tanored.3. Freah Butter, 9 entries: l , P. F. Tancredl, W.-R. Coe 2. W. 8.. { Allen he, Ham, 9 entries: S. Haigh. .J, , J. Reynold's 2, Flitch of Bacon; 8 en. •' .tries: S : 'Haigh; I, Ingley & Stevens, 8.. I 3..entries.- .'.The ; Greytowu j Dairy Factory Company; t;. The Dale- \ fielddo.2 "■:,■ .. .;■■■,. -.SHDJoai&MiipH,.. ■ . Judges i.MesßrsWellwpodi-and - son. : :■■ .v.-...- ■'""■ ' '. ,A ' ',■■ . ■l«tPri?9 ) £2;;Sßoond'Ll'.'s. ' ; J»mes Ingley l.;'Pahira -Atiarae, 2j" r Hugh Morrison 3 ,;.. .;*. 8 SHOEINa COMPEfITiON. g First prize £2 2s, second prize £1 Js, r third prize 10a 6d. Judge, Mr F. Gray. i, R.. Crawford 1, Robinson Bros 2, J. t Neilson3,. ■ '■■ ',',. MAPINO MATCH, ,•;. e Judges, Mossra Lance and Euvry; 8 First prize L 5, second f3; thit«^2: i, Eight entries. J. Bidwill's "Tawera 1, h G. Burnett's Tui 2, J. M: Meredith's , Zi !' a3 ' '^.. ~———r— — ■■; " AKITIOROAD BOARDi--;r • ■- "i^iO, " The monthly meeting of the-.Bjwd d was held on Thursday last., ras^i't ;' Messrs Cox (chairman). Liyertjn, 3 Baker and Mason. The minutes of II the previous meetings were reafbalid confirmed. The Treasurer repoHfid » balance in bank £8914s 7d and4i>|i ~ 'a ance available for future fixpendittir^^^ £19410s 9d. A letter was [ Mr W. A. Burling requesting j road from Williams crossing to Wooi'' ' g land be repaired. The report' of. the clerk ofworlis was read and considered. 7 Resolved that the sum ofilfe'ta [• granted for, improving the road||jom. • the Aohanga Valley to'warjtelfie- • Mangahuia. That the clerk 6pferks be directed to prepare an estimate of t the quantity of timber required/fpfcculf , verts on the several roadlines and t order the same; that the Eate Book" be 1 signed forthwith; that the' ;!, County ' Council be asked if .they are v hkely to be able to secure the portion of? land from Mr Johnson at' Mataikuna' for ! accomodation purposes. ./The next ', meeting was fixed for 15th Member,' •■'!!Ov; j CABTLEPOINT \ j The usual meetiug of jhef was; held on Saturday the'29th mat. Pref. I sent Messrs Maunsell, r Thompson, Langdos.-'ahd: AnMwig" . The minutes of .'the; previous meeting ' 5 were' : read and .' The' ; . *' TreaHurer reported balance : in, Bank: • L428 : 1253d, and balance, available" 3 for future expenditure. Lll2 9b Bd. ■ j" Corresponden'ce read: From'Mr Elder r- applying';for' leave of, absenoe. ,Mr" - I Nevius requesting that the rosAJtorti 8 Manawi' to Annedale be pSB-in ••• repair.' 1: Mr Miller, applying torT^aya. . the road metalled from the Hotejto j hishouse. County Engineer wro'' - I ipMns of the Uriti road. Messrs i don Bros., stating the conditions they • ; wanted to allow a road to betaken' ;..',. k through their property to Rewe Rewe. ! .■ 1 Tenders were received for the followr ' ' ihgworks:—Formation Tinui Valley ' j Road 11 chains, Anderson and. McGucken, L2l7s 6d (accepted); M. I P. Britt, L 8 Is 6d. 24 chains Uriti. i Line Mr P. Britt L2 18s 6d per chain ■ (accepted); Anderson & Co., L 8 4s 6dW . Resolved—That Mr Cameron bemaoeW i, acquainted with Messrs Langdon'a |. offer, and that he be informed that ) upon his guaranteeing the cost; the , Board will accept either alternative i that he may: prefer:'- .That thereaov. 1 lution. of; June.4th, relative to the' " • monthly meeting of the Board be x rescinded.: iThat.in fntiire the Board. j ; meet bi-monthly; in place bf monthly, ; as at present. That a'.-Works Comi mittee, consisting of Messrs Maunsell, - • \ Andrew and Elder be ;.ap|ointed, and » authorised to sign cheques for labor; ; two to form a quorum.' Thsp[r ; Belliss' offer to remove and re-erect fence in Tihui Valley be accepted. ' \ Ihe meeting then adjourned.