NEWS BY CABLE

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 3044, 2 November 1888, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE

'•'•'■ London, October 81. Sir E, .Webster, during tho course of-examination of witnesses, hinted that the Times Lad obtained its information from people whose personality,.;! revealed, would surprise tho Irish members, ■': The accounts and documents of the 'League woigh oyer two tons, Thoy were forwarded to tho Court in charge of an official from the Central League office. Washington,' October 81. Information has been received that 18 whaling ships, with 500 souls on board, are- icebound off the north coast of Alaska, The crews have littlft hopes of release unless they can continue to subsist until lraxt summer, Melbourne, November 1.

At the Conference of Chambers of Commerce now being held here, a resolution was passed in favour of intercolonial freetrade on the basis of a Customs union with a uniform tariff, The Chambers of tho various Colonies will bo requested to nominate delegates to investigate tho question further, Telegraphic. Death of Mr John Gully. •'. .Nelson, November 1, Mr .John Gully, the well-known artist, died to.day, after a lengthy illness, aged 09, Jfe seltlod doyii in Turanaki on first coming totlie Colony, uud after some active service during tkcilaori war, c.amo to Nelson !in 1800. In 1563 he was appointed draughtsman and surveyor, under Mr J.'CRicljinond,of Nelson, but the liiattcn : years of his life havo been devptpd vyhpily to art, A Faced Burglar • Wghi DuNKiiiN, Novembu ' Thorownsa large crowd at tho railway station to-night awaiting the arrival frouvlnvorcargill of Thomas Gleeson.arrestedfor various burglaries here-aiidinCliristchiirch. Ho is a youngman abqut J9 or 20. years of ago, with a smooth face, and, according to his• statement, a "native' of Auckland. His collection is about ono of-tho-most miscellaneous and characteristic. : oyer got together. 'Among Ins outfit wero found a false bkrd aiid'ah elaborate moustache, eyeglasses and cosmetics. Ho had also- an elaborate silk"dress and fittings which lead to the belief that he has been masquerading in woman's attire! All tho goods lost in Dimcdin wore found, and a considerable. , quantity; from ChviHtchurch, wliilo others are believed to be the proceeds of burglaries further- north, He had 11 watches,. au air guii, a saloon rifle, a sporting gun, a number of revolvers.a jewelled dagger, handsome pocket 'knives,;.chains, rings,, silver table napkin rings.field glasses, boxinggloves, h,,- and' tinumber of caudk flndti, : Qnly M in cash was 1 found pn'him. '• ' Rise in Bank Me-

The bank' rate of 'interest, was raised to-day by pnorUalf .-per jenj v miilutfg'B 'percent" for three months!' ■l. for six months, : and fiyp for ',12 mojithij, .;■:'•'''""/■

The Wairarapa ajid East Coast /'■••-■ Pastoral and: Agiiciiltural l; ; ! ;■::"';;v- Society-V:: "V/■•:;.

President :-A'. Matthews j Vico-Prosiden, ,".W. 0. ••■ Buchanan; Treasurer: Wir Booth; Secretary;. F.dw.:W. Dorset General Committee :• A, Anderson,"!! H. Beclham, W. E. Bidwell; H. Braitli . wnite, \Y. H, Beetha'm, Jas,Donald, B : W. Dorset, N. Qraoo, Farquhar Grai Alex, McKenzie, D. McMaster, F. Mono! ;: ton, C, Pharazyn, John Baynor,J. Bej riolds, J. P, Russell, J, Stuckey, H, I Bunny, W. B. Allen;.B. .Boys; ■ Slw ' Committee; A. AndorsMV W. E, Bid well, H. Braithwaite, \Y. 0. Buchanar E, W. Dorset, J. Donald, N. Grace, 1 Gray, A: Mattliowa, .Androw McKenzie F. MonoktonW. Mone'rioff, 0. Pharazyr .Raynor, J, Reynolds; Finance Committee ; A, Matthews, W. 0. Buohonat WYBooth, arid H, "Braithwaite.; Che annual show .of the Wairarap; md Ebbl Coast Pastoral Sooiet; a an event that is looked forward t rithinterest by.hnndredsof peopl hrbughout the district, and it is ob erved as a public holiday throughou be Wairarapa. Yosterday'p sho\ pas ho exception to fclie general rule nd Carterton, tbe central town wher be show is held, was dressed in it iest, hbliday"garb. Buntingw'a lying from flagstaffs on all the large luildings, and smaller /houses' ha< lags from their windows, and ever ;reenßat their doors, To any;,pn hat is acquainted with Carterton h ts everyday, life,;it. is "always : nyeCery where the crowd of peopl ive who muster together on sucl iccasions as that of yesterday." Bn io matter what day tbe settler tround Carterton work, they obse'ry he cattle show: day as a holiday, ail; f you go into any cottage and pic ip a prayer book you will find in th Ist of "movable feasts''tbe Carter ion show day. A As a rule it rains o; ;bis annual holiday, and yesterda; ibere was no exemption. Farmers inth Lower Valley, North Wairarapa, am ike East Coast have been prayini :or rain for tbe last few weeks forth iako of thoir crops and stookv Tiles letitious were moro than answere i'estorday. They got rain, hail, am storm, a regular southerly bustei The weather had kept wonderful!, iino for a long period prior to th show, and the people were lulls into a false security. In Mastertor buggies, were engaged and brake bespoke days ago, and great was th lisappointinent of the pleasure-seek ing multitude to find the chance of. lays oating completely knocked on th bead by tbe boisterous weather 3o attractive did the show promise t be, however, that notwithstanding th ;linmtic influences brought to boa igaiust it, close upon two thousan [leoplo must have visited the exhibi iion. In the forenoon there did no jppear to be many people about, bu the Wellington train, which arrive' ibout midday, brought some thve hundred excursionists, and the trail From the north an hour. later dupli oatcd it. The railway aulboritie ind the Society's officers deserve ever praise for the excellent train arrange oionts proyidod for the convenienci Df visitors from both north and south and it was no doubt due to tbe excel lent measures taken and the publieit given to the samo that the attendanc was so successful, The weathe marred the enjoyment of those pre sent and interfered with tbe judginj to a great extent, and tbe shelte sheds were patronisod the greate part of the day. Mr E. Uuokeridge' booth did a good business all throug! the day, by perishing mortals tryinj to infuso'warmth into thoir system by frequent supplies of whisky an 1 kindred spirits, and it was only b perseverance in that line that the; were at all able to counteract th depressing effects of the moist atraos pbero. They did so, however, am everybody, was happy. The lad; visitors, however, it goes withon saying, could not resort to this flor; ordeal, considering, doubtless, tin remedy worse than the complaint and they bad all their, anticipate enjoyment washed out of them " Johnny," said a dusky wench t her sweetheart, when be asked- word she take a livelier, " I daren' drink anything strong, hut let' smell your breath." And ho did being liberal, for he had very cousid erately taken enough for two. Th first thing that struck the fprivilege few on arriving at the sheds was th excellent accommodation provided b; the Society for tho judges, stewards police, and press. A convonicn room was specially set apart for thoi use, and by more than good fortune who should be tho presiding stcwan but our old friend, Mr Burton Boy (may his shadow never grow less) Hewolcomedus most heartily, an showed with honest pride what step, he had taken towards securing th comfort of those under his especiq charge. He had been given carl bhnck by tho Society to do what h lilted in providing tho refreshments for well bad he earned in forme years this confidence on the part o tho Committee. On counters rouni two sides of the room were rarigei substantial joints of meat—cornet beef, potted head, an enormous ham spiced meats, and tongue, all suppliei from tho well-known shop of M Dellar, which was in itself a guarwteo of their excellent qualitios There was, in addition, a libera supply of bread and ciieeso, pickles uid some delicious fresh butter; a! if whjch substantial feed wassupple< Dipnted with alps, wines, and spirits dlib. ." Not'have I neglected the teetotallers,'' said the. honorary saterer, " Qere hob cqffec and tea, with some doliijious. cream, which, fqu are heartily welcpmo to any hour af the day, and there's a couplo 'o\ ilWmita to wait upon you," "h avatory was also itttitohod to this ■ooiii wWolnvas found a great ™iencefortlmj;:^Mftoi'liauding stock, etc., for two or" » lours. These adjuncts contribute haterially to tho comfort of those vhose ardnousduties keep thembusily iccupied all day, and especially on a yet.day,%hjjs jkt of yesterday, ,ond' lighten' {heir ahow. 'Amnio provisioif witti made br the visitors generally, by .that scellcnt public caterer, ■■ Mr A, L. iVhite, who had the refreshment 103 th. He supplied a very liberal tinner fora- mjnimum .charge, and, n consequence did a iroai-ifig trade ill through the day." There fore the tsunl kinds of amusements oji the [rounds iijsspitrablo' from similar latherings. Jhfl Uiiii-' tl'iidp was uarrcd to a grcal.extcnl by tho pain. L'wo or tiiroonien with monkoys wore rying hard to get up an rojtojn'ent, mt they were not successful, and W lon't know which to to bo the nost pitied-tho men or the moii;eya—as although tho latter : had on rater-proof coats, : they,.liko,thoir iwners, wero shivering with the wet nd cold. The Show on the whole M an exceedingly g_ood one, and be quality of tlije fcxbjbjts, wjtb, very »w exceptions, were ni'st-'clkss, and , credit to the district. The'arrangenents on the grounds w.ere'inuch-the line as .last. year.; The Carterton Jrjss blue "....:■■'■; Tlie'ikietary;Mr| iM-JJw&n-

porformedy liia arduous .duties.in aj | jassisted by'Mr- j A-.desk was fitted up' irijitlieiiSeora-; t ■taty's office for tlie * cpnvenierico of < the reporters, fewliom everf ; atteh- ] tion was paid, and all information i willingly supplied. Tho Stewards j bad no ligbt task, and were kept fully i occupied in attondauce on the judges 1 until a late hour in -the afternOMi. \ The judging appeared to give satis- i faction generally.' .Exception was i taken as a matter of course in a few i instances, but'that it is ueedtesa' to : say wis by thoso who thought 'they i ought to have secured tho prize, but failed. Altogether the Society may be congratulated on' the Show held yesterday both-from the number of entries aud the quality of the exhibits as well as'the attendance, which, considering the weather, was remarkably good. .:,■.••/. ;, HORSES. . In thoroughbred horses there wero six entries, one of which, however, ' Mr P. F. Tancred's Premier, was entered for exhibition only. The first prize was awarded to : Mr "B. , Cave's Piscatorious, by Traducer, out i of Fanny Fisher. ■ This noble animal was greatly admired by tho public, ' and the decision of the judges was generally approved. MivJ, Buckoridgo's Fitz Hercules by Yatteiidon out of Peeress took second, and Mr W.H, Williams bay Tim Whiffler , took .third, . Kimberley's Grand ■ Duke and Tancred's Administrator, both grand horses, wore also shown. , In draught stock there" was a splen- , did show. For stallions over four years, .old Angus Fraser's Laird ,_ O'Lurgo took first prize, and 6. Wat-

ion's Avon second. In colts'foalei

sincelst August,lßßo, W. Hercock's Hero, bred by R.. Clarke of Ashburton, carried off first honors, Falloon Bros., Stauley taking second prize, For colts foaled, since Ist August, 1886, S. Liddiugton took first with Gladstone Junior, a son of John Harding's colebrated prize taker of tliat name, In dry mures over four years of ago in regular work, W. C. Buchanan took first and second with Lassie and Grey respectively. There was a grand show of mares with foal at foot,' Jas, Donald carried offboth the prizes with Diamond and Blossom. In fillies foaled since Ist

August, 188G,,Ohas. Olliver's Bios- : soin beat F. Gray's Grace. For 1885 gelding, Gray's Duke, and for 1880, Pepperell's Nuggetteach took a first, Buchanan's 1 . Maud and Lily, bred by Exhibitor, took first prize for the best pair of plough horses, and same exhibitor took first place for a team of three. In coaching stallions, pony gelding and entire pony, there was no competition, but first prizes were awarded respectively to Mr Corlett'B Bapid Roan, W. H. Beetham's Cricket, and H, Noilsons General Spec. The pony mare or gelding class broughtout' six-• entries,: Holmes Warren,s pony taking the lead. In weight-carrying hacks there- was a splendid show, no less than eleven entries, audit was "remarked that novcr was a finer collection shop at Carterton. 'Hie Maori horse Tuiuorangi's Kakawai took first followed by Wm. McKenzie's Gold Dust. Sixteen entries were recorded in light weight carriers, Wm.McKenzie'B Biberneaii carrying off first honors. Beetham's cob Pedro';took 'first in .class,4B, although Sirocco belonging to the same exhibitors was deemed by many the better too. of the two. The judging of the ladies' hacks took place ; in tho midst of a Sou'wester, and

the lady riders were completely drenched before being released. The competition was very keen. First prize was taken by Mrs W. Strang's Merry Maiden, and'the'graceml rider MissEowe was .proseiltcd with'a handsome bouquet of flowers by Mr B. Boys amidst tho cheers of the onlookers ; Mr \V. J. Martin's Premier took'second, and Miss Sexton's Rata third prizes.' Notwithstanding, the heavy downpour hundreds of spectators assembled to witness tho competition in this class. The grandstand was crowded to excess and tho ladies wero frequently /iheored, Bidwill Bros, took the prize for the best trap horse, and J. C. Eeed for hack mare in foal or witli foal at foot. There was not much competition' in ■ the other classes, "

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There wero exhibits of splendid quality in all classes of cattle, All tho exhibits iii purebred Shorthorns were from South Wairarapa, AY. 0, Buchanan's Summerton Mo took first prize in bulls, and Bidwill's Duke of Canterbury was second. A.

Matthews' Glenroy took first in two year old bulls, and Buchanan's Tarawa, calved 1887, was awarded first without competition. In cows over three years old there were four

entries, D, McMastor'a taking first. The same exhibitor took two first i prizes for hoifers, one and two year ; old. The exors of the lato Angus ' McMaster won tho chief prizes in grade Shorthorns, no less than eleven falling tp their- share out of nineteen [ onirics. W, B. Allan, A. Matthews, and Bidwill Bros each took a first prize. In purebred Horefords, J, Stuckoy was tho only exhibitor, with i the exception of one entry by J.j: Rayner, bull calved 20th. September, ' 1881, Piiiice of Beauties, by Chippendale—Beauty, by Lord Normanby, for which he look first prize. This prize taker was from the celebrated llangituinau Hcrefords. There was close judging between tl|is bull aiid ilr jiituckey'sljnkc of Kangitumaii, calved September 12 the same year, which took second, and it appeared 'doubtful to.soinowliotlior tho awards should not bo reversed, Tho judge remarked," Out the head oft the first prto and stiok it on to tho body of tho second and you could not wish for "a b?% bull'" When it camoto awarding tho gold medal for the best Hereford bull in the yard, both these were passed over for J, Stuckey's yearling Tliiskeot.. W by oxliibit,or. When, the owner of Princo of Beauties dciiiu'riiid 'jlo'tjiis, ho'.was met by t'l'io" (rite romafif uy tji't jm'fge, "It's the head tliat"did'it.!'• "If you meet a ; slniiigo' man," said ho •' and want to reckon him up, you don't look at his body you look at his head." That youngster; (pointing to Thickset), is better aU' oyer than citijof .pf'tlio pljjcv teQ'i;i)j} >yill undoubtedly develop intp'y s'|))ujidi() bull.-" 'J'ho iiow celebrated coW, Cth, again took first prize in jS class. Aj|];j)ugli }]j)\y she'is drawing'into years'slip sjijl reJlfiis hpr wQflderful flesh.' As tlfe ftajigitunrnu Hefpfepdjj p peyev under shelter or. have any artificial food, there can be do doubt.about their cbhstitution tt'ncT fattening oapabf litjes. Wo arc surprised tlioro aro not more of them kopt'as they aro particularly adapted to cold hilly MUltiy. j|r Stuckey also took a ! first prize for a She Is' aMbthei'lpleirdid' si ebinion of the'' Hereford broodjaiuf 'sho'wV as g^t''a'.'tirealtii' ! of fiesli as-'her' : l)rdt;iittr in tlie.Syouiig.'buH-. class, with a bcaiitiful-iifty ccak Thoro was only : ono exhibit .in piuw,ed Ayrsjiife/fir.

|hich:<MfA,v Clayton took, afirst jirizei j:lii'; Polled Augus, ; Messrs :Hiiidysicl6 Roberts (fc.C6.took let aiid 2nd prizes, with; no' outside competition, This breed -is, cornpamtiVely rare hi this district. There are plenty down South, but they are getting out of them there as they are not considered payable for milk or beef. .In dairy cows in milk W. Higgins took first prize. -There was a separate class in milch cows, however, in which a special prize ; was offered of a guinea for tho best cow in milk from a Wairarapa farm not exceeding 75' acres in extent, :■ This prize was won by H. Waitte'sredand white cow Cherry/ Although this animal had but three teats, and some people demurred to its being awarded tho prize on that account, the judge held that it wis the best cow in the show for niilking qualities. She has a beautiful head, and plonty of capacity for food. : 4s the judge quaintly remarked: " .She's good at both ends, and can't be beat in the middle" The gold'., medal ,was awarded to this exhibit, but the stewards held that it could not compete, it was entered in a: special class. The Committee, .however, took into consideration.later on the judge's recommendation asto awarding it a special medal. were five entries in fat cattle prior to July, 1881, and Mr J. Stuokey took first prize, with Bidwill Bros, second. The latter firm took three prizes in, fat bullocks calved since July,, 1885.. They: also took-first'prize iiv fat beasts for a roan'cow, one- of tlieir own breed, One of our local fanners who recently paid a visit to -the bid Country, oil seeing this last exhibit, remarked: V There's a .beauty, and weighs halt a toh'.if.,it'"weighs ;an ounce. A beast like that would fetch £25 in any market in, England." Thero was great" inconvenience experienced by tho judges in consequence of thero being,neither the owner nor a man in lattendance to handle the cattle. It is not' likely that the judges will go into a. pen of strange beasts, in the absence of their familiar attendant.' The consequence is that an error of judgment may arise through no fault of the judges. Now that their attention las boen called to the omission, iio loubt the Stewards will reotify it in 'ituro.

SHEEP. ■•■".. : l The show in Merinos' was very j poor Mr A, Clifton taking two. prizes I out of three, entries. In Cotswolds; , Mr J. Reynold was the only prize- ; taker, securing four first and one t special and a gold and a silver medal, i Lincolus were the principal feature ■ in the bliow, there being no less than , seventy entries. John'Rayncr and ' \Y, 0. Buchanan were the principal . prize-takers and exhibitor's. The ; former in addition to ten prizes took two champion prizes and a gold > modal, and the latter took thirteen and a special prize. In Eomncy Marsh there were sixty-sft entries, Mr A. Matthews securing the lion's share together with a'gold medal and two champion prizes. "Mr \f. B. Allan stood' next on the ljst. Mr A. McKouzie toolcthreei prizes out of four, and: the gold' medal. Entries in (Shropshire Downs brought out thirty-eight .competitors. In rams in this class Mrßuchanan took three first prizes and the gold medal, and Mi' A. MoKenzie took one first; In ewes Mr Buchanan repeated his performance, Messrs,W,andH, Bee- : tliam running him close. In fat sheep . the competition was iiot so great, Mr W. 0. Buchanan taking all the first i prizes and three silver medals. ; Mr i F. Shaw's five fat lambs took. first I prizo, and Mr Stuckey secured a ■ first prize and silver medal for , sheep suitablefor freezing purposes. : ... 'pigsand;dogs, ■ In pigs there were- only eleveu : entries, Mr, T. A- Weston having t six exhibits, and out of the lot seour- ; ing two first and ono second prize, • Mr W, Bi Allen secured first for long • haired Berkshire boar,-and Mr F. 1 Shaw for the sow, but they had no s ono to compete against. There wore 1 four entries in cattle dogs and.ton in p sheep dogs. Mr D. Kennedy's e Bluchor took first in the former class, e and Mr J. W. Sinclair's Knight and e Bill, first and second rospeotivoly in the latter, ;.

IMPLEMENTS,

There- was a splondid show of agricultural implements, and tho principal exhibitors, Messrs E. W, Mills and Co., deserve all the prizes they got for the trouble and expense they went to in getting such a good collection on the ground, A Hornsby new scrub cutting machine, specially suited for manuka, cottonwood, and fern, commanded great attention. There was also a Hornsby paragon compound reaper and mower; a Hornsby enclosed gear mowing machino for two horses; an American horse hay ralco, light and strong; a rako suitable for a light pony; and a revolving horso hay rake. In this kilter, by raising a handle tho teeth revolve when a sulfioicnt load is on the rake, which brings tho second set of tcclli into operation. A Howard's colonial pattern double furrow plough with circular skoiths, j zigzag colonial harrows, and two- [ horso whipplo-trees. A cheap and offeotive chaff cutter.Bentall's patent; a, very handsome and compact winnowing machino suitable for separating and cleaning all kinds of grassseed and grain; timber jacks for sawmills; a very good collection of garden implements; fivo-fry garden ploughs, light horse hoes, and a collection of husbandry tools, comprising every requisite for farm and station purposes, Messrs E. W. Mills aud Company also showed the Bticlt-cyelow-tlown reaper and binder, atoll description of which appeared iii a recent issue of tho Daily. Thore \yas a keen competition between this and tho" Massoy" machine, and the judges decided to call in an umpire with the result that the'first prize was" wai'fel to .the Uuckeye. Messrs Ross and Muir, had a_ firstcfc'3 collection of agricultural imple'liiitslklheit'owinnajie, for wjiich ihby'deservedly took a''first prize. Mr Jno, Young had a collection of ironmongery for exhibition only, and his assistant took'several orders for a'pateiit washing machino lie hod on the ground. . TJicre were • several gtl)Di''classes of 'goods 'chloral, for whieh v tlierb\vas no competition, nntl thby'appcar'ill lliirlisll';df'"pctitkoii' ""' '■'"'■

: '' '• mcqps &q. day ppoyed a veVy attractive feature iiltlio days Show, Messrs Ross anil Miiiiiiadtliolipstslipw in point of niimljors, Tlioy socural four first andt)vo seoond prizes, A single soatod buggy Eureka pattern.oonoave back, painted in crimson lake.uiidor.. ... ...««•«,. M,, H»-l. »»a vi— •■>•>■■■ ■ gear, ttuu. i/yuj uiui/n .uiu uiuu tjiuii:-', work, tbo|< first prize. Two double Kauri,wheels 'hii(|; : unaer -gear'/of hickory;'jue 6tlier paintedin. brown look,' Ist aiul,2nd.'; In dqgcajts tliey also took first and second, and first for. a very lwudsoaie waggonetta

The latter was trimmed in blue, Mo.r- • occo, painted ultra mariue' and fine/ lined in light blue,' The workman- - ship-and the finish of tiiese' vehicles'.Jl weie much 'admired.' Mr Dixon, of Mnsterton, showed a \ery superior phaeton fitted with a rumble -with polo and shafts. It was beautifully finished and trimmed in maroon morocco. ;■.!.■■ :•;■--./,:,;;,,

Mr P. Donald's improved Jblwaj; ' wool-press was stated by : :the;judges -l. to be the best theyJiadyet;jmu';for; ':'/ simplicity combined with efficiency. - >';;:> ; Mr W. Auketell's windmill'wasso;■ much appreciated that he sold'it on :.; the ground almost as soon as the .;- show opened, and.took orders ■;■-'.: others. '.' '■ ; : : LEAPINO MATCH. ~ ~':'' This created a considerable amount of interest, and notwithstanding.the heavy downpour the boundaries were.' crowded to excess, with ; onlookers,T i; who were rewarded' with' a!'fine V exhibition of jumping, thougli the v '.,, greasy, state of the- grourid'did^n^., tend to improve'matters for the com-j|. petitors. After an exciting there was a tie for first place, and V another trial resulted in favor of Mr T. Thompson's Karatia, F. Pearce's Donkey 2, Kohai,: ridden ;by■ a Maori;

Tho shearing matoli did not even luate owing to tlio rain. :

HORSES. Judges-J. 6. Wilson, M.HI!, and MrH.GUIiGS. : v,.,. , -:/>: TnoKouoHBRBBS-Staliionoyer4yean'

—B. ; Cave's Pißcatovioua 1; J.. Buckeriilge'B Fife Hercules 2 j W. H. Williams' Tim Whiffler 3. Section 18— G. Freoth'B '-Rebellion 1. ■'- Seotion '• 18— H. Venhel'sl. ..- ' ' -.:"-.'•;* : ".-

Diuuout,—Judges, Meßßrs A, Brown and J. Coorob'e. Section : 2l, Stalliouover 4 yeara old.—Angus Fraser's Laird O'Largo, Ist, special, and gold modal; G, Watson's Avon, 2nd, Colt foaled since Ist Autsuat, 1885— W. Herobck's Hero, 1; Falloon Bros.' Stanley,' John Stott's Loch' Dim, 8, Colt foaloaß since Ist Gladstone, 1; Eobort Hooker's 2. Colt foaled since Ist August, 1887—JaracB Donald's, 1; R. Robinson's Largo, 2 j James Donald's h,b," Dry Maro ovor 4' years old in regular work-W, 0. , Buchanan's Lassie, 1 and champion prize;- W. 0. Buchanan's Gipsy,"2. Mare in foal or with foal at foot-Jas. Donald's Diamond, 1; Jas, Donald's Blossom, 2; W, J. Nix's Blossom, h.o | David Boid'B Bonny, o. Filly foaled since Ist AugUßt, 1880-phas, Olliver's Blossom, 1; FarquharGray's Grace, 2. ' Gelding foaled since Ist Auguet, 1880Farqahar Gray's Duke, 1,. Gelding foaled since Ist August, 1886-Jamra FepporuTs Nuggolfc, 1. Pair of plouci mares, hamcssod-W. 0, : Buchanan's Maud and Lily, 1; Braithwaito and Acock's,2. Team of 8 plough horses, in harness—W. C. Buchanan's Sam, Duchoss, and Maggie, 1, v - Misokiunbous Horses.-Coaohing Stallion-W. GorlottVßapid Kdan ,1, Pony mare or gelding 12 hands or undo —W. H. Beetham's Cricket 1. Entire Pony, any age under 14 haimj-J, Noilson's General Spec 1. Pony mare or geldinir under 14 hands—Holmes Warren's 1 j P. Bonny 2 j W.Wiggin's Jenny Lind lie; W.':-.H.j Beothanl's Racqueto, i Weight; Oarrsj ing haofci.dny'aneV up to 16 stono-Ui P., Tumorangi's 'Kaiiawar :1 j Wm.' MoKcnzie Gold Dust. 2 ; G. Burnett's Sandy 3, Light weight i carrying; hack, any as;o up to. list—Win,: JfoKenzie's

Hibernian lj.T.iE- Baigeut's Tilly 2; John's MoMastor'B.Roport: 3;, ,-Cob or liill hack ■nqt.oyar 15 hands—W.nnd H. Bectkam's Podro 1;. Leonard Fuller's Diamond 2. Best ladies hack shown in sido saddlo, in regular .uso as such at least three months prior to date of show -W. Strang's Merry Maiden 1; W. J.

Martin's Promior 2; Miss Soxtnn's 3; Bidwill's Bros,' Blanche c, Single bugay horse driven in harnoss—J. Sexton's Toby 1 ; Alox. McKehzie's Pakoha 21 J. Boss' 3; T. Bay's Nomination o. Horso shown in dog cart of trap—Bidwill Bros!' Fan 1; J. H. Cheshire's Trial 2. Dry Brood inaro, 4 years or ovor—W. and H. Bectham's SOrell' 11 0. H. Gayfer's Silver Queon 2. Hack mare in foal or with foal nt foot—J. O.Keid's 1'; Buch; anan's Flora 8- Best marc for breeding, ing weight-carrying hacks;in foal-gUV with fo.ilat foot—R,Tilaoh's Blosaonv Mr' JcliriPiko's 27.' Filly foaled since Ist August 1886—\V. o,' : Buchanan's 1.Filly foalod since Ist August 1887—John Oakly's Sweetheart l, 1 Colt or gelding foiled since Ist August -1887—Bidwill Bros. Vampal. .-'

CATTLE .".' Steward—J. Donald; F. Mouckton, and G. B. Gowor. Judges—Mossrs John Moreison and A, A. Fantham. :

Pukbmied Shorthorns—Bull calved prior to tot .July, 1885— W. 0. Buchanan's Summorton's Duko 1; Bidwoll Bros, Dulw ot Canterbury 2; VV. 0. Buchanan's Lord Chancellor hc. Bull calved sinco Ist July, 1880—A. Matthew's Glonroy 1; W« .0. Buchanan's Wairarapa 2, Bull calved sinco Ist July 1887.—AV. 0. Buehanan'nTararual. Cow any ago, in calf, nrwith calf at foot.— W. 0. Buchanan's Patience 1. Cow calved prior to Ist July, 1885.—D, McJla3tor's Makca I.;W. 0, Buchanan's Happy Thought 2 j Executors late A. McMastcr White Norah hc. Heifer calved sinco Ist July, 1886, dry.—D. McMastor 1 and 2. Heifer calved smjo Ist July 1887.-3). McMastor 1. "% . Grade Shobthohns. - Bull calvoY prior to July Ist, 1885. W. B. Allen's ltufusl. Bull calvod since Ist July, 11887. —A. Mntthow's roan lioswol li Cow any age in calf, or calf at foot.— Bidwoll Broa roan 1 and c; Executors late Angus MoMastcr 2 and h c.*4 Cow calved prior to lab July, 1885, dry -Executors late Angus McMastor, 1 and 2, Hoifor, calved since July Ist, 1880—Executors lato Angus McMastor,. 1, 2, a»d h.c. Heifer ciilvod sinco Ist July, 188 C—Executors late Angus McMastor. 1 and h.c; Bidwill Bros, 2 and c, Heifer calved since let July, 1887—Executors lato Angus McMastor, 1,2, and h.c. Purkdred HEREWRn-Judgo, Mr G. Wheeler. Bull calved prior to Ist July, 1885— J. liayner'B Prince of Beauties, 1; Jas. Stuckoy's Duko of Rangituraau 2. Bull calved since Ist July, 1887— Jas. Stuckoy's Thicksot, 1. Cow any ago in calf or with calf at foot—Jas. Stuckey's Amethyst sth, 1- Cow calved prior to July Ist, 1885-Jas. Stuckoy's Rosalind 3rd, 1,

• ltanßEit Ayrshire—Bull calved since Ist July, 1885—A Clifton's 1. Toiikd Ancit.s—BulUny nge—Handy Bide, Roberta and Co, 1 and 2. a Dairy OAmK-Dairy Co? W. Wiggins' Cherry, 1; A. Clifton's Jcssio, 2; W. B, Allen'aPolly, very h.oj W. B, Allon's Jeuny, h.o; A. Clifton's Daisy, c, Fat Cattie—Bullock calved prior to July Ist, 1884-J. Stuckcy's, 1 j Bidwill Bros, 2; W. C. Buchanan, Ire, Bullock calved siuco Ist. July, 1874—Bidtvill Bros, 1, 2," and i h.c» . liullbsk ca|ye'i ! siuco Julv Ibl,' 1885-BJdwir Bros," I, ■ ■ Fut-Heifer !<ir CaWßldivill Bros, I*;\^4, W,C.Bu'(iliiii»n , s t 2, • -•• ; ' '•.;p V SHEEP. Judges-Messrs &,% Lyons and jt. Wilson. Stewards: liincolns, W.' B;! Allen and W. Bidwill; Romney Marsli: .? Rftjuc'r and -J; Oalcs; for otll'er classes' F. Gray'; Downs and-lit! .I,'p.W will.;' :;; " ,; ■■' i" ; :.:" r ,i,!

MiiiiiNos.—l'wo rams over }8 moiit|iß Clifton' lan) gold medal, •{torn'oVer •■:'■' 18u)Oiith l s,^ , Royi»|il!s ; |; ; .'''•'. lM - Cd|sw6jibß^|ft I p.''rauls pilci; 1§ moiilE if, Hqyi|ol[|'s |!' dug rajji 'ujidpf ,I'B inqntliii, J,' Ijeynpld'a}, sp'epiji), and gold medal, Twoi pweg under 18 months, ,1, Royuold's 1, Ono owo umlor 18. niontlis, J, Reynold's land silver modal, - Liscoms—Two rams under.lß months W..C. Buolmiian' 1 aud : 2, l 'AteMe- ,:•' i Koiizlo'c. Ono-ram ; un3er'lß;inont]i6, •:■'. Mid-li^^i^B"< ; : clianan c. Two ranis bvorlß' nldntli^^; W.C.Buchanan- IMM JTBeotpf'. - i ;d|)B:)Sln}'|feV-;l8 §oilijS, : P» . ner!s'' I R^Nai)j:t f ';cnaiilpten'4'p' l :-aud : - - gold medM, John Strang's 2, AY; 0. Bui.' .-.' cluuian'li'b[- v-:Xfn:f( py3| v«' : : -"i under I'B hiontiis, %' G; Buchanan 1 : ,;; ; and2, W.andll,Jleelham-he.- Oiie:!■; ; j errs undet-,18 nion'thgV: J,vß;Eape(,l;^:^

and special, W.' C. Buchanan 2, second special mid h c, ■ W.' nnd H, Bcotham o. Two owes over 18 months, W. 0. BuAjhaaan 1, W. mid H. Beetluuu 2. Ono Trcwo ovor 18 months, John B. Haynor 1, W. 0. Buchanan 2, W, and ft. Boothain li c. Two ewes with Lincoln lambs nt foot, John B. Raynor 1, champion, and special, W. C lliictiunan 2. Special class, Alex Mclunzio's pen of Brain hoggets 1 mid special, W. 0, Buchanan's pen of B tain lionets 2, W. U. Buchanan's pon of 5 owe huggots 1 and speoial. Romnky Marsh— Messrs G. Wheeler and Bovan-Two rums under eighteen months, A. Matthews 1,2, and hc. Ono ram uudor 18 months, A, Matthews 1, 2, and h c. Two rams over 18 months, A, MUthews 1, 2 and he. One ram over 18 months, A. Matthews 1, ohampion, 2, and c. Two . owes under 18 months; A. Matthews 1 and hc,W. B. Allen 2, Two owes over ■ eighteen months, A. Matthews 1, W. B. Allen 2 and h c. Ewoover 18 months A. Matthew's 1, champion and h c, Vv\ B. Allen 2, Two owes with lamb at foot, A. Matthews 1, W. B, Allen 2 and h c. SpecgJ class. A, Matthews pen of 5 rain W. B. Allen's pen of B ram gets 2, 1, Matthews pen of 5 owes ■ ' . '. ' Shkopsmhe Dow.ys-Judgo Mr F. Monckton. Two rams ovor 18 months, A. McKenzio 1. Ono ram over IB months, Alex MoKeiizie 1,2 and gold medal, J, Cundy ho, ' Southdowns—Two ranis under IB , months—W 0. Buohanan 1 and hc, W. nndH. Beetham2, Ono ram under 18 months—W, C. Buchanan 1, gold medal and ho, W. and H, Boetham 2. Two rams over 18 months, W. C, Buchanan 1, W, and H. Boetham 2,- Ono rain over 18 months, Alex McKenzio 1, W, and H. Bectham 2 and hc. Two owes under 18 months W. 0, Buchanan 1 and 2, W. and H, Bcotham hc. Ono cwo lindor 18 months, W. 0. Buchanan 1, gold medal and 2, W. and H. Bcethain hc. One owe over 18 months, W. and fl, Bectham 1 and 2, Jas. Stuckcy h c. Two owes with Southdown lambs at * foot, W. C. Buchanan 1. Fat SnEEP-Judtfcs Messrs Pollock fd E. Barbor-Fivo fat weathers under months, W. C. Buchanan 1 and silver medal, J. Stnckoy 2. Five fat wotheis under 30 months, W. 0. Buchanan 1, Bidwill Bros 2 and hc. Fivo fat Wethers under 42 months, W, C. Buchanan 1 and silver medal, Fivo fat ewes . nny a?e, W. 0. Buchanan 1 and silvor modal. Fivo fat lambs, F. Shawl, W. 0, Buchanan 2, W, B, Allen he, T. A. Weston c, Fivo lat sheep suitable for freezing, Jas. Stuckcy 1 and silver medal, WiC. Buchanan 2 and h,c, PIGS, Steward: G, W. Deller; Judge,' Mr E. Barber. ~ Long-haired Berkshire Boar—W, li, Allen, 1. Long-haired Berkshire Sow -F, Shaw, 1, Smooth-haired Berkshire Boar—T. A, Weston, h,c. Smoothhaired Berkshiro Sow—T. A. Weston, h.c, Wkshire Sow—T, A. Weston, 1 and 21 Sow any other breed—T. A. Weston, c, Boar under 12 months—T. A. Weston, c. Sow with litter—T. A. Weston, 1; W, B, Allon, 2; A. Clifton, h.c, DOGS, Judges: Messrs J, Maorao and R, \ Linton, Sheep Dog, Ist prize £1; 2nd prize 10s. Cattlo Dog, lit prizo £1 ; 2nd prize 10s. Dogs—P. Kennedy's Blucher 'jJtJ- Burrow's Hover 2, E, King's Keeper 3. Sheop Dogs-J,- Sinclair's Knight 1, J, Sinclair's Bill 2, T. A. Weston's Dick highly commended, IMPLEMENTS fa. Judgos:—Messrs D, Guild ami A, \\\ Cavo. Steward i J. Reynolds, Soction 2, E, W. Mills double-furrow plough 2, Section (i, Jirnest Skoy subsoilor double furrow, and ditcher of all steel 1. Section 11, E. W, Mills horse : hay rako 1 and 2. Section 12, Boss and Muir horse hoe 1, E, W, Mills horse hoc 2, Section 15, Boss and Muir 1, W. 0, Buchanan's light steel Inrrows, made by Beid and Gray 2, , Soction 10, 'Boss and Muirl, E, W, Mills 2. Section 18, W. C, Buchanan's diso harrows 1. Section 20, E. W. Mills 1, Friedlandcr Bros Massoy 2. Section' 22, E, \V, Mills I,Section 28, E.W.Mills chaffcutter 1, Best collection agricultural implements, E. W. Mills 1. Best collection agricultural implements manufactured in the Wairarapa, Ross and Muir, Bpecial prize. Section '24, F. t-Foist, chaffcutter and baggor Andrews jRd Bca'neu 1, Section 20, E, W. Mills collection of husbandry tools 1. Soction 29, Hossand'Muir 1, Hadloy &Co2. Section 82—churn, John Robertson 1. ' Section 30, Chees press Dalefiold dairy company Frasors gang 1, Daloficld Dairy Compauyaiuglo English levor 2.Milk cans for factory use, Daloficld Dairy Company, made by T, Underbill J. Two buttor kegs BOlbsand lOOlba, J. Moyrick 1, Tailow keg, J, Moyrick 1. Singloseated buggy, Ross k Muir 1, F. H. Wood he. Doublo-scated buggy, Boss and Muir 1 and 2, Dog cart. Boss and Muir 1 and2, H. L, Gray, ho, Wuggonelto, Rosa & Muir 2. ■ Pateton, E. Dixon, ladies plueton, 1, F. H. Wood, Stancopc plnoton, imported, 2. Extra sections, T, A. Weston's putnam cart ho; E, W. Mills, mowing machino, 1, T. A. Weston, butchershawking cart li c; W. 0. Buchanan plough, 3 furrow, double furrow, or subsoilcr 1; Rosa & Muir, best collection of yohicles 1 and silver medal. J. A, Dudson collection of colonial mado saddlery 1, PRODUCE, fa.

jfJudgcs— Messrs W, Humo and T, Ahitohouso; Stownrds Mossrs A, TCoKcnzie and B, Kimberley. Section I—Hadloy and Go's scoured wool 1, Powdored Butttor—W, Coo 1, Mrs E

Andrews 2, Mrs K Ray 3, Mrs J Bonlon, jur. h,c, Salt butter not less than CSIbs•AW. Wiggins 1, W Coo 2, Frcali Butter—- - Wiggins 1, Mrs iiiddinrtou 2, J, Benton h:c. Buttor prepared for export in tins, jars, kegs, or any other vessel, not less than 251bs— Joint Cundy J. Cliccse-Clarcvillc Dairy Company, this Reason's make, 1, 11am - Gcoryo Stevens 1 and 2. Boiled Bacon—Sun Haigh, special prize. Flitch of Bacon— Ocnrgo Slovens commended, Salt Beef —G. W. Dollar 1. Ensilago-Tliomas Johnston 1. Best Shod Light Home. For best shod hack with plain hack shoes, and for tho best hack shod with concave blious—ltoss and Muir (per R. Crawford) 1, J, Neilson 2, Robinson Bros 3.