Telegraphic.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3349, 31 October 1889, Page 2

Telegraphic.

Left at the Cemetery* Dusbdin, Thursday, The police this morning discovered ii child stillborn, Its parents had tiiken the hody to the cemetery for burial, and simply left it without informing the sexton. Masonic. Djjnkdin, Thursday. _ The central committer of theMasonic Union recommeud delegates to postpone convening the Grand Lodge for three months, Sir H, Atkinson convenes a conference of District and Provincial Grand Masters at Dunedin on January 9th, to consider the position and promote unanimity.

Mr Ballance Speaks.

Napier, October 30.

Mr Ballance addressed a public meeting here to.nifjht, His speech was chiefly a review of the last session of Parliament, but towards the close he advojated a progressive- hind tax, absentees to pay double taxation, He stated that the returns of land settlement furnished by Ministers had been manipulated and were fallacious, lis also asserted that it had been divulged to him privately to the eflVct that Ministers had appointed the IMlvvay Commissioners to do what they dare not do tlii'inselres—to reduce the ratio uf WHgesull over tlie Colony in the interest l * of the landed classes. A vote of thanks was passed.

The Kaiapoi Corapauy.

Cifiiisiwiufjcu, Out, SO.

'l'lie report presented at the annual meeting of the liajapoi Woollen Manufaotui'lngCompany showed that £22,250 had been written off for depreciation of property, and..the plant was now valued at £15,292. The directors expressed ut belief that the agitation between the employees and the union.was due to trade jealousy. They were' always anxious to listen and deal with any complaints made to tliem. The report, etq, was adppted,' A'sevohjor cent dividend !was passed,

The Wairarapa and East Coast! Pastoral and Agricultural Society, ..'. ANNUALSHOW. President—\. Matthews; Vice-President: W. 0. Buohanan; Treasurer: Win. Booth; Secretary. E. W. Dorset; General Committee: W, B, Allan, A, Anderson, W. C, Buchanan, H. Braithwaite, fl. 11. Bunny, Jus. Donnld, J. Drnmuiond, P.'Oray, A. MoKpiiKie, D, llcMaster F, Monokton J. Itajncr, J, Keynolds, J. A. ltussell, \V. 0. William!; Show Committee; W. B. Allon, A, Anderson, 8", Braithwaite, H. B, Runny, J, Drummond, Jas. Donald, F, Gray, And. McKcnzio, Alex, MoKcnrie, F.Monokton, J. Montcrieff, J. Enyner, J iteynolils j Finance Committco: W, Booth, H. Braithwaite, W. 0. Buchanan, A, Matthews, run. Wairarapa and Kast Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society's annual show was hold yesterday at Carterton, and, taken as a ■whole, was again, very successful. The attendance of visitors was remarkably good, and it is estimated that nol less than two thousand five lnmdrei [ people were on the ground. Upward: , of £IOO in hard cash was taken a the gate, There was a very largi proportion of the fair sex, and all ippeared to thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The weather had for some days prior to the show been very bright, and more like mid-summer, and it was confidently prognosticated that it would continue for.tho exhibition day. But alas, for the anticipations of the public interested in this especial day, a sudden change took place on Tuesday night; a southerly wind sprang up, the sky became overcast with threatening clouds, and the bright prospects of an exceptional day were blighted, It was not actually raining as the morning of

tlio show broke, but there was every appearance of a downpour, and it set iu cold and windy. This to ut great extent kept many visitors away m fcho forenoon, but when the morning had passed off without rain, the

public ventured out and the afternoon attendance quite raised the flagging spirits of tho committeo of management. The Wellington train brought up a good number, and the train from the north was fairly crowded. Vehicles and horsemen from all

quarters arrived, and the ground assumed quite a lively appearance, Tho excellent Carterton Band, in

tlioir handsome.uniforms, struck up with fresh vigor, and the army of cheap jacks and whirligig men commenced a good trade. One of the latter fraternity was especially noticeable from his always commanding a crowd ol listeners. This was due to volubility of his tongue. He cracked

jokes all round, and had to give ai

take someprettyrough ones. Holding up one article-a second-hand bridle -he said, " 1 won't take a penny less than 7s Gd," then quickly came down to 6s, ss, 4s, 8s Gd, 8s 8d; and finding no buyer at the latter figure, he continued, "May you ram mo

in a cannon and blow me out of the touch bole if I take a penny loss; here I'll take three bob." At this the

bystanders roared, and adding insult to injury a Maori offered him a shilling for Iho bridle. "Go home and buy chuck for your kids with it" was the answer given by the irate cockney vendor, as lie slung the article under his van, The proprietor of the refreshment booth, Mr A.

Whyte, appeared to be doing a firstclass trade, his assistants being kept busily engaged answering |the hungry demands of his customers. Mr White is an excellent caterer for the public, and his luncheon booth has come to be looked upon as part and parcel of the Carterton Show, ofj which ho is a stawnch supporter. The publican's booth was in the hands of Mr E. Buckeridge, and he was well patronised, the well-known excellence of his liquors bringing him plenty of custom. As regards the show proper, somo fear was felt, that through the defection of certain prominent exhibitors the entries would not reach anything liko the number given last year, and when it was announced that there was a falling off of but twenty from tho number entered last year there was great rejoicing. Thero was a grand lot of hacks on tho ground, the majority of them being difficult

to beat in any part of the colony. | In sheep, tho Lincoln, Eomnoy Marsh, and Southdowns were well represented, and showed quality equal, if not superior, to any befoie exhibited at Carterton. The pens,of fat sheep were also very attractive Thee was also a very good display of cattle. In agricultural implements and vehicles there was very little competition, and many exhibitors of former years were conspicuous by their absence, Wo give more particular reference to the various classes further on. As on former occasions a special room was provided for the use of

judges, stewards, pohco, and press representatives, in which refreshmerits wore provided for thorn to

partake of at any hour during the day. Messrs Burton Boys and G W

Dollar wore the head of.the commissary department, and earned the lasting gratitude of those favoured ones who had the right of entry to this sanctum by their kind attention. Tho Stewards worked with a will, and were constant in their attendance on tho judges, which allowed the duties of the latter to be completed in an expeditious manner. The übiquitous Secretary, Mr E, W. Dorset, was as usual at everyone's beck and call, but withal found ample time to treat tho press representatives with that courtesy for which he is noted, He was ably assisted in the office work by Mr G. A, I'ajrlirother. Taken as a whole the Society are to bo songratulated on the show hold yesterday, not only in the attendance of visitors, but for the number and quality of the exhibits. Horses.

There were four eutrios in thoroughbreds over four years old as against six last year, J, Moßao's Administrator was awarded first prize by tlje judges, but a protest was entered against him by Mr Cave, owner of Pisoatorious, who was awarded second place, Lust year tho latter took first honours and Buekeridge's Fitz Hercules second. The son of Y attention was not even commended this year, and the judging in this class was unfavorably commented on by many of the public A yearling son of Fitz Hercules in Class 11 was, however, awarded first prijso, although there was no competition. Mr W, 0, Williams took two firsts ill iillios, and Mr H. K, Bunny's mare 'Vijna, by Duko of Edinburgh, was equally successful. Tljeffl were five entries in Draught borse3, against four in 1988,. wljen Laird 'o Largo and Arrow took first and second. They woro beaten yesterday by Hercock's Hero, which also obtained the gold medal,; and Tilsen's Premier second. Last year's winners were commended. Falloon showed his uipe dapple bay horso Stanley, which did not,-however, succeed in scoring. There were only two colts shown/in two-year-olds, G. Wtysotfs M tlesperandum taking

first houors. This youngster was greatly admired far its sizo and symmetry, and it promises tD be a big horse,;'.lt was introduced this season into the Wairarapa, and was bred by H. Mitchell, of Oamaru. W. Francis' yearling colt Prince, by Lairdo'Largo, gained a first prize. W. U. Buchanan's five year old mare Lassie took it first and gold medal against six competitors in the class of aged mares in regular work, W. Booth's mare being second, G. Barnott's Darling secured tho third placo, and Keinble's Peg was also commended. There was a very good show of mures in foal or with foal at toot, D. McMaster securing first and second. There were some excellent two-year-olds shown, C Oliver's eolt Blossom and W Francis' filly Jess taking first prizes. J Donald also secured a first prize for his gelding of tho same age. There was very , little competition in plough horses, . which is rather surprising consideri ing tho district, AY C Buchanan i took first for a pair and for a team of s three. There was a very fair collec-

tion in the pouy class, the chief prize takers being J Diumniond, HR Bunny and P. F. Tiincted. What was wanting in point of numbers and close competition in other classes was well made up lor in hacks. Yesterday's show produoed a greater number of entries than any previous exhibition of the Society's. Out of i field of eleven weight carrying hacks up to fifteen stone Mahupuku's Puanga secured first honors, G. H. Yates' JuniDo second, The latter also was awarded a first prizo as the best horse suitable for cavalry purposes, There were no less than eighteen entries in light-weight hocks the highest place boing gained hy a Maori horse Kata, J. Candy's Aprc, W. McEenzio's Hibernian, and C. J, Tnlly's Tho Masher,

following in tho order named; Cobs brought out a field of nine, W. • McKenzie's Wait-a-whilo first, 11, Steward's Ranger second. The ladies . hacks made an excellent display in point of quality, There were nine entries, and great interest was taken in the result, as there always is, and will bo as lons as the ladies occupy tho saddle. W.J. Martin's Premier was placed in accordance with his name, Miss Howe's Merry Maiden and Twilight being second and commended respectively, and Miss J, liidwill'sEob Hoy highly commended. There were only two entries in best pair buggy horses, and these were nothing superior, Mr F. H. Wood securing first. Single buggy horses brought out nine competitors, -W. Diiclteritlge's Cloud first, Tunuiorangi's Kalcawai second, W. Lowes' Tim third. A. McKenzie's Kingfisher tool; first for best maro for breeding weight carrying hacks, W. 0. Btichanau's Flora for hack mare and foal, i and tho same exhibitor tool; two firsts for yearlings. B. Kimberley secured ; a first for a Grand Duke filly. 1 Cattle. 1 There wore a lot of beautiful cattle 1 amongst the purebred shorthorns, \ but some of the exhibits were not in show condition, and taking class ! against class the Grades were the ' better from a show point of view. • The absence of Hereford's «as notice- • able, they having been a strong " feature in former exhibitions. There " were four entries in purebred bulls ' over three years, but the contest c really lay between J. Strang's 1 Gunsterton's Florist the 2nd, and W. 3 0, Buchanan's Duke, {, The former is quite a young bull.only ' three years old, Ho came from the • south last year, and was bred-by s John Deans, and although it secured 3 only second place thoro is every 1 reason to believe lie will prove a

future champion. Another year will make a wonderfuldiffevenco in his favoi He is short in the leg, has a gooc body, is quiet, and a nice colour. Hi has a splendid frame to build ou,anc has the making of a big bull Suramerston's Duke took tho firs

prize and championship medal. He is a grand animal and .deserving ol all his honours. Lord Chancellor, by Earl of Brunswick the 2nd, belonging to the owner of the ohainpion, was

highly commended. He is another splendid boast, mid for tamper and breeding there is perhaps not a nicer bull in the country, Mr J. P.Russell's Sir Garnet, a sevon-year-old bull, although not in show condition, had many oxcellent points, and was deservedly commended. A son of his took a Becond prize in bulls calved si-ice 1880 against Mr Buchanan's Wairarapa, which secured first. 7'hero was a difference in age of several months in favor of tlio latter, Tho former will prove a strong opponent the next time they compete. In bulls calved since July, 1887, there were two entries, but no prizes were awarded. One was inclined to bruullo, whilst the other, although well grown was odd about the head, with round horns and a bit too light in colour. Thoro were some very good yearling bulls, Mr W, 0. Buchanan's Zealaudea seouriug first, and Mr F. Gray's Taiwhanga 2nd second place. The others were not in show condition, In cows with calves tho executors of the late L McMaster took first with Nora, a well built up white cow. She is a good dam and shows good stock. She is a bit short, and would be a bettor if she stood on more ground. The same exhibitors took a first for a heifer yearling, which might have had more condition, Mr Buchanan took a first with a roan cow Happy Thought, calved prior to July, 1880, and a second for a yearling heifer. Thoro was some oxcellent quality shown in grade shorthorns, F. Gray's yearling bull Albert, by Taiwhanga, deservedly obtained a first prize and silver medal. It was noticeable that nil this exhibitor's entries oame out remarkably well. Thoy an sturdy beasts, and have a well-cared for, contented look, after tho stylo of their owner, In cow, any age, with calf, brought out nine entries, several of which wero really nice cattle, MessM Buchanan and Bussell taking 'ho chief prizes, There were also several pood dry cows over, three years. J. P. Russell's Nancy tool; tirst. She has a grand top, and a good color, and was in nice condition but had .suffered somewhat from knocking herself about, being timid. A roan cow by Signor, shown by the executors of tho late A, McMasters, took second, Although somewhat poor, she had good points in comparison witli sonio of the less successful ones. Wo notjoed ono \yh jp.h was too gross; uotmuchgooi for breeding nqryct for beef, In heifers some very good stock was shown, the executors of tho late A, MpMasters,. W. B.i Alien, and J. f. Russell taking the highest prizes. Purebred Herefords were represented by but two exhibits, J. Eayner's Prince of Beauties and J. Martin's Desertion each taking a prize. In dairy cows E, Eagle's Strawberry took first and the Championship medal. This, animal had white teats of an abnormal' size,- and for that iflason we did.not like her, White teats also are very liable to become

aoro. As a class the dairy cows were not what might have ; been expected from ' a \yairarapa : show. ■ In; fat cattle the show might havo[ been a bettor one. Tho meat free/ingindustry has interfered with the points of judgment relied upon of old, and it has become a question of what iB best from an exporters point of view, in bullocks, four years old and upwards there weve four entries neither of which reached the requisite standard. The executors of tbo late A, McMasters took first for the fattest beast, 'D. McMaster's Blucher second. The latter was a larger framed and heavier beast, judging by appearance, and showed superior breeding, but it was not in condition. A great deal more might havo been put on him.. There was a question as to the relative merits of the other two for third place which was ultimately decided in favor of

Mr D. McMaster's Drummer, Magistrate being commended. W. 0. Buchanan's bullocks, calved since July, 1885 and 188G, each took a first without competition, both really well worthy of their awards, the latter especially being nicely got up. J. I'. liussell took first prize in heifer or cow of any age with a really fino heifer, which was much admired, and in this class there was some good competition. The first prize taker was in splendid condition, and was spoken of by the judges, butchers,

and public generally as a grand beast. A roan cow by the same exhibitor, although fatter than W. C. Buchanan's white cow that took second, was too lumpy and not even all over from end to end as she ought to be to score.

There was a poor show of veal calves, W. B. Allen taking first prize, Mr Williams, of Hawke : s Bay, judged the cattle, and Messrs J. Donald and F. Shaw the milch cows.

The show of Lincolus yesterday in point of quality was superior to any former year, Mr J Eaynor was the principal pmetaker and the sheep shown by him would be a credit to

any exhibition. In the section two rams under 18 months he took first and second, beating W. C. Buchanan and D. McMasters, and he also look first and fourth for single ram, all

his own breeding. In the latter class, J. Stag look second with a rain bred by J, B. Button. In two rams over 18 months D. Mali asters

took first with a couple of splendid specimens bred by the Hon M. Holmes, J. Rayner coming second, Ono ram over 18 rao.Hhs, J, Raynei took first and championship with Rifleman bred bv J. B. Sutton. This

splendul sheep was the admiration of everyone who saw it. It was originally owned by Mr Meredith who brought it from South at a cost of £OS three years ago, when it took a first prize. It now has not a tcolh

ill its head; it is, however, a perfect model to look at. J. .Strang took second with a beautiful sheep bred by A. M, Clarke. There were nine entries in this class, In two ewes under 18 months, and one do., J. Rayner took first in each and second in

tho latter, D, McMastor taking secom

in the former, In ewes over 18 mouths, the executors of the late A. McMasters took first with a pair, ami J. Strang first, second, and silver medal with a single ono. J. Rayner took first for two ewes with lambs at foot, out of eight entries, J. Strang! being second and highly commended. For pen of five Lincoln ewe hoggets J. Rayner again topped tho score, beating W. C. Buchanan and J Strang, who took second and third respectively. Mr Baker, of Wanganni, and Mr Turnbull, of Ngahaurangi, were tho judges in this class, The Romney Marsh class was well repre. sented, and the judges spoke very liiglilyoftheexcollencooftlioexhibite.

A, Matthews, W.B.Allan, and E.V

Dorset were the chief pnzetakers. Some very fine Shropshire Downs were shown by Mr Alex McKenzie, for which he obtained two first prizes. They were bred by the Auckland Stud Company. The Beuthdowns woro something really good, and although Mr W. C. Buchanan was the only exhibitor he richly deserved all the prizes he obtained, whioh wore, no less than nino first and two second. Strong opinion was expressed that this class of sheep would be greatly run on for freezing purposes. Mr Hursthouso, of Motueka, was judgo of this class and the Romnoys, Mr N. Grace is worthy of notice for his exhibits of Leicester rams, bred

by Mr P, 0, Threlkeld, for which he obtained two first prizes There was a splendid slnw of fal

sheep, the prizes in which were divided between A. Matthews and W, 0, Buchanan. The former's two year old Romney Marsh wethers, took first prize and modal. They averaged 2i)(ilbs in weight, The ewes, which wero somewhat lighter than usual, but wero still very good, averaging 2191b5. Mr Matthews has taken seven prizes out of the last eight years shows, PIGS AND DOGS, There was nothing specially requiring mention but what the prize lift will furnish in the classes for pigs and dogs. The shearing match did not come off, as the wool was deemed too wet for good competition. IMPLEMENTS, ETC. There was a poor representation in point of numbers in agricultural implements, and tho competition meroly nominal, Messrs P. and D, Duncan were the makers of the chief linos entered, E. MoEwen entered a McCormick reaper and binder, which carried off first prize. Thero was no show worthy of cho name in vehicles. D. Cameron took a first prize for a dog cart, C, A. Annison, of Wellington had it very superior "Whitcchapel"ofhis own make, which called forth several favorable comments. Produce, There was a good display of superior butter forborne consumption and exportation, aud several fine cheeses. Bacon and ham were well represented and the looal butchers put in an excellent specimen of corned beef. LljAMN'd MATCH. As usual this created very considerable interest, and the whole of the spectators crowded to the ropes to witness the contest, There were fourteen aspirants for honors over the sticks, but the event soon reduced itself to a match between the three placed by the judges, Last year's winner at Mastcrton jumped splendidly in big first attempts, but spoilt his chance by knocking the hurdles in the last trial, and had to be content with third place, He covered a deal more ground than his opponents, but both Tftwera and tho voteraii Black Boy jumped very cleanly, without a mistake,. Several of the competitors failed to negotiate the first obstacle, while most of the others proved good fence breakers. The double at the end of the run was certainly no improvement on the water'jump, and we'hope to see the latter substituted for it on future;occasions, as tending to better- test tjio fencing abilities of ; the n&gs engaged,

PRIZE LIST. HORSES. ■ TuoßoUoiiDiiiiiis, -Stallwn ovor 1 years okP-J Mcßno's Administrator, 1 •• B Cave's Piseatorious, 2 ; \V Corlutt's Master Agues, hc; filly foaled Binco Ist August, 1888, W 0 Williams' Discreet. 1 j cult foaled since Ist Aimust, 1888—J Buckoridge's colt by Fit/, Horculos, 1; dry mare, i years and upwards, lIR Bunny's Vilna. I; filly foaled since Ist AuKuafc, 1888, W 0 Williams' M»ksu, 1, DiiAUOiiT. Stallion over i years old-W Hercock'B Hero, ; 1, : • K •» ' Tilson's ' Premier, 'J; w Berwick's \ Laird O'Largo.h o;J Tucker's Avon, c. Colt foaled since Ist August, 1887 — i G Watson's Nil Desperandum, 1; Jas v . Donald's; 2.'> Colt 'foaled;sinco; Ist I'; ; August, 1888-WFrahcisVPriii(!o;l;-' ' : Dry mare over 4 years old in regular word, W 0 Buchanan's Lassie.T;W Booth & Co's, 2; 6 Burnett's Darling, li o: C Kemble's Pog, c.; Maro in toal . or with foal at foot -D MoMnster's 'Polly 1; D McMastor's Maggie, 2; A Gallon's Datling, c; Jas Donald, ho. Colt foaled since Ist August, 1886-Udy Peggy,- 2 j E D Uagg's Diamond, h c. Filly foaltsdieince Ist August, 1887—W Frai.cis's Jess,'l; G Napp' B G.VP, z . Filly foaled since Ist August, 1888-Jas i., Donald's 1; F W Burt's»; Jas Donald's he' Ueldinc foaled since Ist August. 1887—Jeb Donald's 1; E Eagle's 2j A . Gallun's Kaiser, hc. Gelding, any age, in regular work.-W 0 Buchanan's Punch,! and 2. Pair of plough marcs- ' W 0 Buchanan's Maud and Lily,; W Booth & Co's c. ; Team of three plough horses—W C Buchanan's Kate, Jack, and Boso, 1 j R Hooker' i Dolly, Peg, , and Major, 2. For Exhibition only—W Morris' pair of brako. horses, h c. MiscKtLANßOus Horses.-Entiro pony, any age—J Drmnmond's Joker, IrA Pony mare or goldiug 12 hands or under * -J Drumniond, 1; H R Bunny's Prim, 2. Pony m?re or Geldinu under 13 honds-P F Tancred's Bonny, 1; J F Fenwick's Beatrice, 2; H H Woltor, Toi, he, Pony maro or gelding under 14 hands —H R Bunny's Speelcr, 1. WoUjlit-cMrying hack, any age, up to 15 stouo-H T Mahupuku's Puanga, .1,; G . | H Yates' Jumbo, 2; G Burnott's Sandy, lie. Light, weight hnok any ago, up to 11 Btono-W Toi Miwahira's Rata, 1; John Cundy's Aprp, 2; W McFenzie's Hibernia, he; C J Tully's The Masher, c, Cob or hill hack not over 15 hands— W McKcnzio's Wait-a, While, 1; H Steward's Ranger, '2 j E Eaglo's Spec, he. Best lady's hask--W J Martin's Premier, 1; Mißs Powe's Merry Maiden, 2; Miss J BidwiU's Rob Roy, he; Miss Rowu's Twilight, o. Pair of buggy •# 'lorses—F H Wood's Dolly and Gipsy, .; D McDougall's Nettle andGip3y, 2,

Single biiguy horao—W BuckerMne's Cloud, 1; H P Tuuiornugi's Kakawai, 2 j W Lowes Tim, ho. Hack mare in (oil or with foil at foot—W C Buchanan's l'lora, 1; T Reed's Nil Despcran-

dum, 2. Best maro for breeding weightcarrying hacks—Alex McKenzie, 1, R Falioon, 2; T A Weston'a Dolly, hcjk Colt or gelding foaled tince let August)*^-

188S-W C Buchanan, 1; It Hooker, 2. Best-Yearling fouled by Duke of Edinburgh—W C Buchanan, 1. Best colt or lilly 2 vfira old, by Grand Duke—l! Khnberlcy; 1; H P Loashy, 2. ■ Colt or filly yearling by Grand Diiko-U Ticuhurst, 1, Horse suihble for cavalry purposes, tn liu not less than 1G bauds high and up to 1G stone, not less than half-lmd-G U Yates' ,1 umbo, 1; H T Hume's Tuptluiroe, 2. CATTLE. Pureuued SuoiiTHoiUi'a—Bull calved prior to Ist July, 188G, V 0 Buchanan's Sumraerton'sDuko 1 and Lord Chancellor li c, J Strang's Guiiktorton's Florist 2nd 2, J P Russell's Sir Garnet c; Bull calved since Ist July, 188G, WOBu; ohananan's Wiiirarapa 1, J P Russell's Sir Jamoß 2; Bull called since July 1, 1888, WO Buchanan's Zcalandia 1, F Gray's Taiwhanga 2nd 2, Executois late A McUaster, Noro, hc, J Strang's c; Cow any ago in calf, or with calf at foot, Executors late A McMastor, Nora, W 0 Huchanan's Pationco, c; Cow'tL. calved prior to Ist July, 188G, VY C * Buchanan's Happy Thought, 1; Heifer calved since Ist July, 1888, Executors late A McMastor, Daisy, 1, W 0 Buchanan's Rosomary 2, ' ~^+' Grade Suoktiioiins—Bull calvod since Ist July, 1888, F Gray's Albert 1; (Jow any ago; in calf or calf at foot, W C Buchanan's 1, J P Russell's 2, h c, and c; Cmv calved prior to let July, 188G, dry, J P Russell's flanoy.l, Beauty he, Executors Into A McMastor2and c; Heifer calved since July Ist, 1886, dry, Executors lato A McMaater 1 and h c, J P Russell's Tulip 2, and Tiny 0 ; Heifer calved sinco Ist July, 1887, WB

Allen's Jessie 1, Executors lute A Monaster 2 and he; Heifer calved since Ist July, 1888, J P Russell's Graco 1, Mabel 2, May c, Executors late A. McMaster, Buttercup he.

Pukedked Hekefouds-BuII oalved prior to Ist July, 1880—J Raynor's Prince of Beauties 1. Bull calved since Ist July, 1886—J Martin's Desertion I

I'uuoußD Ayhsmke Bull calved prior to Ist July, lbli-J & 0 Btoveiiß' h.u.

Jkhhey or. Alderney—Bult any age ■G Burnetts 1. A Edtlio's 2,

Any Otiimu Bueeii-Cow calved prior to Ist July, 1880-Jl'Russell's Mary 1, Dolly 2, and Glare li.c. Dairy Cow in milk-E Englu's Strawberry 1, W 15 Allen's Polly 2, W Wiggins' Roßejya Cow in milk from farm not excceuW 75 acres- T Acid's Dally 1. HeLcalved since Ist July, 1887-W Allen's Beauty 1, and Rose 2. i.

Fat Oathe-Bullock calved prior to to July], 1885-Executors of late A McMnster's 1 and c, Duncan McMaster's 2 and he. Bullock calved since July Ist, 18D5-WC Buchanan's 1. Bullock calved since July 1, 1886 -WO Buchanan's 1. Heifer or Cow, anv ago -J P Russell's 1, e and hc, W 0 Buchanan's 2. Veal calf not over oi<<h t weeks old—W. B Allen 1. TA Weston 2,

SHEEP. Memmm—l Ram ovor 18 months, T A Weston, 1: W McKenzie, 2. CoTiiwoLDs—l ram under 18 months, J Reynold, 1, 2 and he. Ono owe under 18 immths-J Roynold's, 1,2 and he.

JjiSfouts-Twu ' rams nndev 18 months, J Tiaynor, 1 and 2; DMcMaster, h c; W U Buchanan, c. One nun under 18 months, J Rayner, 1 and c; .1 StwiiK, 2; W C Buchanan, he, Two rams over 18 months—D McMturtcr, 1; J Rayner, 3; \V C Buchanan, c. 1 ram over 18, months-.) Rayner's Rifleman, l%i' Strang, 2; J llaynci's Servant Mafyr, hv; W 0 Buclmnan, c, 2 owes under 18 mouths-J Ilayiicr, 1; Duncan MoMaster 2; VY C Buchanan lie, J Martin e, 1 ewu under 18 months-,) Rayner 1, 2 and he; \V C Buclmnan c. 2 ewes ovor 18j* muiitba—Kxora late A McMastcr 1H Perry tiros e. 1 ewe over 18 J Strang 1 and 2 ; J Rayner he; Duncan'-' Mcllastor c. 2 ewes with Lincoln lambs at font—J Rayner 1; J Strain; 2 andjk: W C Biuihanan c. Pen of five Lincoln ewe Hoggets-J Rayner I;\V C Buchanan 2 ; J Stiuii" lie and c. Lkicksteu.— Two Rams over 18 months -N Grace, 1; One Ram over 18 months —N Grace, 1; One Leicester Ewe ovor 18 months—A Anderson, c. Romnky MAnsu.—Two raiud under 18 months-E W Dorset, 1 and hc; A Matthews, 2;W I! Allen, c: Ono Rain under 18 mouths—A Matthcws/l and c; EW Dorset, 2; W B Allen, hc; Two Rams over 18 mouths—A Matthews, 1, 2 and h c ; Ono Ram over 18 mouthsA Matthews, 1, 2 and ho; Two Ewes under 18 months—A Matthews, 1, h c and c; W B Allan, 2 ; One Ewe under 18 months-A Matthews, 1 and c; W B Allen, 2 and ho; Two Ewes wet 18 months—A Matthews 1 and h c S|MS Allen 2 and c; One Ewo over 18 months —A Matthews, 1 and c; W B Allen, 2; E W Dorset, hc; Two Ewes with Romliey Marsh Lambs at foot -\\ B Allen, l,hcandc; A Matthews, 2; Pen of five Romney Marsh P,am Hoggets; A Matthews, 1; WB Allen, 2j Pon of five Romney Marsh Ewe Hoggets-A Matthews, 1;W B Allen, 2 and hj. : • SouTiimiwss-2 rams under 18 hpiillis W C Buclwnan 1. Hani under 18 . months, W 0 Buchanan 1. 2 Ram over 18 months, W 0 Buchanan 1. Ram over 18 months, WOBuchinan 1. Tiro ewes under 18 months, W C Buchanaui 1 and 2, Ewe undor 18 months,: W 0? Buchanan 1 and 2. Two ewes 'ovor 18 ;months, WO Buchanan I. Ewe over

18 months, W C Buchanan 1, 'IVc owes with lftmb at foot, W 0 Buclmnnr 1. Pat Sheep—Fivo fak wothera. uiulei 00 months, A Matthews 1; W C Buchanan 2: D MoMaster 3, Fivo fal wethors under 42 months, WC Buchanan l.Fivo fat ewes any ago, A Matthows 1; W(J Buchanan 2. Five fat sheep suitable for freezing, W C Buchanan i. SiißorsmiiE Downs -Two rams over 18 months, Alo.x Mclvonzio 1 and 2. Kaiu over 18 months, Alex McKonzie 1. PIGS, Long haired Bcrkahiro Sow— W 1! f Allen's 1. Sniooth-hairod Berkshire Sow —T A Weston's 1. Yorkshire Boar— T A Weston's 1, J Burrow's 2. Yorkshire Sow—T A Weston's 1, J Burrow's Fairy 2. Chinese Boar Enoch Goodin's 1. Chinese Sow—P 0 Anderson's 1, Enocli Goodin's 2, Sow any other breed—'T Reid's 1. DOGS. Sheep Doos-G Burnett's W'attie 1, C Komble's Guy 2, W B Allen's Lnaa hc, Oattw: Dogs— J Daltymplu's Sandy 1, D Kennedy's Blucher'2, J Burrow's Rover h c', J Macdonald's Yam o. - IMPLEMENTS, etc. . Doublo-furrow plough, W Booth it J Co 1, Sub soil plough, Ernest S Skey's » double-furrow sub-soilor and ditehor, made by lieid and Gray 1, Sol nf swini'le-trecs, W Booth and On, »\ Turnip crushor, J Burrows he. Hcirse hoe, E McEwan 1; Alexander Stevenson 2. Seed and manure sowing machine, W Booth and Oo 1; W(' Buchanan 2. Set of heavy harrows, W Booth and Co 1. Reaper and binder, E McEwan, made by McComuek 1. Wire-strainer, (i Dixon 1; ltobiiwm Bros 2. Wheelbarrow, E H Buckeridgu .1. Woolpross, W Booth and Co 1 ; jfrHadley and Co, undo by exhibitors 2. Grubber, P and D Duncan 1, Farm cart for general purposes, E S Skcyl. Best collection agricultural implements, W Booth and Co 1. Collection of Colonial made Saddlery, .1 A Dudsons 1. PKODUCB &c. Powdered butter, H R Bunny's, made by John Rowe, 1, W Wieyina' 2, (I Burnett's he; Salt butter, H R Bunny's made by exhibitor 1, W Wiugins' 2; Jresh Butter, H R Bunny's raado by John Rowe, 1, W Wiggins' 2, G Burnett's hc; Butter for export, Mrs J F Tockor 1; Cheese, Greytoini Dairy Company 1; Ham, S Haigli 1 and i ; Flitch Bacon, S Haigli, I ami 2 ; Salt Boef, T A Wcßton's 1, G W Dollar's i!, VEHICLES. DogCart—D Cameron 1, Wagonctte—F H Wood hc, Phieton W \ Booth hc. y LEAPING MATCH. Fourteen entries— F Tcarco's Tawera 1, J lleiiall's Blackboy 2, J Cotter's Mike (late Mangamakau) 3. Besi Siion Licht Horse—For the boat hack shod with plain hack shoes— R Crawford 1 and 2. For the beat shod hack, shod with concave shoes, Ii Crawford 1, Robinson Bros' 2.