NEW ZEALAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW.

Waikato Times, Volume IV, Issue 237, 15 November 1873, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW.

The following were the entries and prizes awarded At. the show, on Wednesday :—: — TnOROPOHBBID CLASS. [Judges:— Messrs G-. J. Austin, G. Selby, and T. Buloher.] Section I.— Entibbs :— Sledmere, bred by Sir Tat on S_vke», sire Daniel O'Rorke, dam (eldest ailter to Mr Moon) by Sleight-of-Hand, out of Brown Hampton maro out of Grey Moniut, dam by Cerraatei, Emma, by Don Cossack, Vesta by Delpluni. Major Walmsley, first prize ; l'otura, five years, iirt Diomedes, dam Waunta, Mr R. Farmer, second prize. Section 2. — Entibks, three years and undor : Two yf.irs old, sire Dainty Ariel, dam Fanny Fisher, Mr W. Walter* first prize; two yeara old,'iiro Rarensworth, dam Ladybird, Mr J. Wutt, second prize ; two years old, liro Kattuu, dam Dolly Vimlcn by Pacific, dam Brunette, imported, Mr D. H. Lusk, third prize. SrcTlov 3.— Mabrs : Lady Bird, sire II Barbiere, dam Moth, fo>l ai foot Vy Totara, Mr J. Watt, first prize and Mr T. Mornn'h special prize ; Mr A. Bucklund exhibited Una. Stcnoif S.— Jb'iLUBS, two years and under; Two je»-s old, sire Day and Martin, dam Marchioness, Mr J. Watt, first prize. Section 6.— CotT or Filly, yearling : Colt, sire Dainty Ariel, dam Una, Mr A. Buckland. first prize ; filly, Novice, sire Derby, dam Nun, Mr R. Wynynrd, second prize.

HKAVY DKAUOHT CLASS. (Judges— Messrs D. Thomson, W. Paul, and W. Cronther.) Section I.— Entibes: Honest Tom, Walkce Brothers, first prize ; four years old, Mr James Wheeler, second prize. Section 2.— Entibks, three years and under: Young Nobleman, by Prince Arthur, dam by Iron Duke, Mr J. Bainbridge, first prize, also Mr T. Morrin's special prize. Section 3.— Marks: Four years old, in foal, Mr W. Motion, first prize (protest lodged) ; tged, in foal, M" P. Laury, second prize ; six years old, by Major, Brow u uiwl Campbell, highly commended ; Messrs A. Backland, W. T. Bassett, and T. Goodfollow also exhibited. Section 4.— Fillies, three years and under : Threo-year-old, Mr J. C. Seccombe, first prize ; tbree-yenr-old, Mr E. Sewell, second prize. Messrs W. Htll and J. Fleming also exhibited.. Section 6. — Fillies, two years and under : Two year old by Northern Hero, Brown and Campbell, fir-«t prize ; two year old, Mr W. Motion, second prize. Mr K. Pillington. also exhibited. Section 6.— Colt on Filly, yearling : Filly, Mr J Rout, first prize ; colt 11 months old, by Northern Hero, Mr G Cruickshnnk, second prize. Messrs Brown and C.unpbell exhibited a colt by Prince Arthur, and Mr J. Bollard n filly. (Judges :— Messrs G. J. Austin, G. Selby, and T. Belcher) ROADSTERS, BEST ADAPTED JOB LIGHT HMtKKSS. Enures :— Mr J. Wheeler, first prize. M*re : Mr J. McNeill, second prize, Messrs Buttle Brothers, J. JV>ut, and S. Luke also exhibited.

ROADSTERS BUT ADAFTKD FOR SADDLE, Gelding : — Mr J. Banks, first prize. Gelding, four years old : Mr J. Lennsrd, second prize. Mr T. Rogers exhibited a cbesnut marc. Mr J. Wallace a mare, five years old, and Messrs W. T. Bnssett, J. S. Buckland, and A. 11. Harm, geldings ; and Mr S. J. Craig a cob gelding. (Judges : Messrs D. Thompson, W. Paul, and "W. Crowther.) PAIR OF HORSES, BEBT ADAPTED PJR JTEAVT CARTING. Five and six yean old : — Messrs W. and G. Wingtone, first prize. PAIR OF HORSES BUST ADAPTED FOR AGRICPLTOR\I<

I'tHIPGSES. Marks, aged :— Brown and Campbell, »econd prize. Messrs J. May and E. Piikington «Ijo exhibited.

EXTRA STOCK. Gelding, aged, Slack Prineo, Mr R. Graham, first prize and highly commended ; pair of colti, throe yean old, Mr J. Bainbridge, highly co'i. mended ; pair of |>onie«, Mr R. Wynyard, highly commended ; pony mare, aix yenrs old, Mr W. Gardner, highly commended ; pony lior-v, Cockej , Mr W Cruickshank, highly commended ; pony, four yenrs old, Mr W. Bainbridge, highly ccmincndpd.

BHOETIIOKN CLASS. (Judges : — Messrs R. Grsliam, G. Ru»t, and J. Yqung ) Skci iox I.— Bulls ; Three yean old, Mr A. W. Gubbins, first prize; Young Wizard, by Wizard (25,467), dam Roll* 2nd, by Emperor (19,869), le. Mr G. Cruickehank, lecond prize; Alarmist, lire Earl of Derby (21,638) dam Alarm Bell, bj '.Spearman (17,025), dam Alarm, bj John Bull (11,618), Mr R. Proud, highly commended ; 25th Baron Wetherby, three yean old (27,181), (Bates), by 7th Duke of York (17,754.), bred by Colonol Gunter, dam Selma, bred by Edward Bowler, Eiq, by 4th Duke of Oxford (11,887), bred Earl Ducie, &c, Messrs R. &. E. Maclean, commended. Messrs Joseph May, Caleb Hosking, A. Buckland, and T. R. Mason also exhibited in this class. Section 2. — Bulls, two years and under : 9th Colonel Tregunter, by 2nd Duke of tregunter (26,022) brtd by Col. Gunter, dam Sibyl (Gazelle), bred by Edward Bowly, Etq, by Uuion (19,031), a Booth bull, 4c, Messrs R. and B. Maclean, first prize, and MrT. Morrin's sprcial prize; eleren months old, Mr Joseph May, second prize ; Mr Thos Paton exhibited Billy Button, calved Ist June, 1872, by a young Huvelock bull out of a cow by General Havelock, dam Young Snowdrop, by President Lincoln, and Mr A. Buekhnd a two year old bull. Section 3— Cowl, in milk or calf: Countess of Tounton, three years old, by Duke of Somerset (26,012), bred by W. I H. Hewett, Esq, dam Windsor's First, by Red Windsor (24,926) q dam Crocus, by Henry I (26,370), Messrs R. and E. Maclean, first prize ; Mr R. Bent, second prize ; Lady Eleanor, three years old, by Duke of Somerset (26,012), bred by W. H. Hewett, Esq, dam Bloomer, by Conqueror (21,466), X dam Anemone sth (Knightly) by Waterloo (11,025), &c, Messrs R. <fe E, Maclean, commended ; four year old, W. Gardner, highly commendrd ; Sincerity, by Lord Stanley (26,746), dam Truthful, by Prince Rubini (18,638), dair. Trustworthy, by Kmghtley (13,122) &c, Mr R Proude ; Messrs G. Cruiokihank, F. R. Claude, J. and R. Nicholls. J. Hunter, and R. Bent also exhibited. Section 4— Heifkm, two years old and not under one year : Lady Mnry, calred September 21th, 1872, by Alarmist, dam Sincerity, Mr R, Proude. first prize ; Anemone, one year and ten nvmths old, by Earl Herby, dam Constant, by Earl of Fife (17,754) bred by Mr Stiles Rich, q dam Bride, by Conqueror (21,466), Ac, Mes«rs R. and E. Maclean, fit it prize ; one yeiir and ten months old, May Bud, by Youn» Wizard, dam imported, G. Cruickslmnk, second" prize*Messrs R. uud E. Maclean abo exhibited Garnett, a roan heifer. Section 5. — Heifers, one year and under : Jessamine 3rd, eight months old, by 23th Baron Wetherby (27.981). bred by Edward Lowly, Ksq, t lum Jessamine 2nd,' by Young Knight, bred by Colonel lownloy, q dam Jessamine Ist, &c, Messrs R. and E. Maclean, first prize j red roan C. G. Murphy, second prize. '

HBBEFORI) CLASS. Section 1. -Buns : Duke of Edinhurgli (3078), by Prince Christian (3347, dam Agnes, by Sir Benjamin (1887). &c, &c, Messrs R. and E. Maolonn, first prize. Section 2.— Bulls, two yi-nrsand under: Michael calved 4th August, 1872, by Duke of Edir burgh (3078), dam Curlev imported, bred by George Loder, Enq. t 40., ditto, fir*t prize; Good lemplar, calvrd 18th April, 1572, by Duke of Edinburgh (3078), dam Pleaiant by Stockowrer, q dam Patience by Commodore, Ac, &0., ditto. Section *.— Cows, hi milk or onlf: Lady Timaru, two years six months old, by Pi nice Leopold 11. (3361), dam PnncMs Helena, by Prince Leopold I. (2697), &c , Messrs ?' * D -^ E " Maclean, first nrizo ; Magnolia, by. Stockowner, dam Favorite, by Oommodore, q dam Myrtle, imported, &c, &,c, ditto, iccond priz« $ Mistletoe, three years old, by Dulo

of Edinburgh (3878), dam Daisy, bred by Or. Loder, Esq., d tto, highly commended. yKCiroji 4 — Heifers, two ymrt and not under one year : Messrs It. and E Maclean, iirsl. prize ; ditto, second prize. Section s— Heipkhs, one war and under: Messrs R. and K. MoeY-an, C at. prize j d tto, i.-cond prize. (J iit'gai —Mi-Bars R Kobcrtson, J, Bollard, and J. Wheeler ) mr f. x\\Tßr'3 rnizd for daieY cows. Cow : Air Joseph May, first pnzo ; four year old, Mr W. J. Marks, second prize; cow, Mr E. Bevcy, third prize; five .year old, Mr J. Snodgrass, fourth rfrize. Messrs M. Fleming, T. Kossfra, C. Roberts, R. Bilkcy hind Sons (2), W. T. Bassettt (2), J. Rowe (2), and B. BoVey (3), also competed. NKW ZIULAJJD AOBICCI.TCBAI, SOCIUXX's PRIZE, FOli THE

BEST TAT OX, COW, OE HEIFEB. Ox: Bnnks and McHmly, prize. Messrs R. and E. Maclean (4), J. Bainbndge (3), Banks and McHardy (2), aho competed.

ME FIBUKIIS rRIZE FOR B'ST FAT OX, Ox : Bank and McHard j, prizr. Tue sheep exhibits comprised bj no means the least attractive portion of the dny'« exhibition. The sections in the Trrous clnsses wero tolerably well filled, although in poit t of numbers it cannot be said that the exhibits of the preriou* two years wore surpassed. The following is a list of the entries :—: — (Judges-- ir««srs "W. Atkin, J. Wrst, und J. Gillard, sen)

LKrCKSTHS CLASB. SECrojf 1. — Rams: Firit prize, Messrs A. and J. Andei•on j second prize, Sir C-Shipherd. Mr Shiphcrd exhibited a necond pen. Skctiox 2. — Roi HOOGETTB : Firit prize, Mrl. Ruisell; (ccond prize (bj imported rams), llessrs A. arul J. Auderaoi)/ A second p.Mi «r.s exhibited by Messrs Anderson. Srction 3 — Ewk , puukling lamba : Two pent of tbrtv each were exhibited by MrSliipberd, who took the only prize Si-ctiox 4. — Kwb Hoookts, pens ot tlireo: Fir»t prize, Mr T Russell. " Two pens were exhibited bj Mr Shiphcrd.

LINCOLN CUSS. S'cnoN I.— Rams : First prize, Mr T. Russell ; sei-ond prize Mr Joseph May. Two other pens were exhibited by Mr May, ono by Mr Kerr, and one by Mr J. Wallace Section 2. — Ram Hoggets : First prize (two tooth imported), Mr J. C Taylor ; second prize, Mr W. Kerr. Exhibits were also mode by Mr Jos. May and Mr J. Wallace. Section 3. — Sucking Lambs : First prize, pen of three ant* with lambs at foot, Mr J. Wallace ; lecond prize, pen of three ewes, Mr Jos. May. A second pen was exhibited by Mr May. "section 4. — Ewb Hoggets : — First prize, pent of three, Mr J. Wallace ; lecond prize, Mr Joseph May. A aecond pen was shown by Mr May.

I LOJJGWOOLB. Section 1. — Rams : Firit prize (bred by T. Rusiell, E*q,) Mr E, Constable ; second prize, Mr J. Wallace. Mr May exhibited two pen*. Suction 2— Ram Hoggets : First and second prizes (by imported rams). Messrs A. and J. Anderson. Messrs Wallace, May, S- Fleming, T. Russell, and W. Kerr also exhibited pp»«. Section 3. — Ewes, suckling lambs : Mr J. Wallace, first prize, tlirei ewes and lambs at foot ; Mr Joseph May, second prize. Mr May exhibited a second pen, and Mr 11. Gollan also had a pen. S'Ction 4. — Fttk Hoggets : Pens of three — Mr Joseph May, first prize ; Mr T. Rnssell, second prize ; Scott Bros. highly commended. Messrs J. Wallace, H. Gollan, and Buttle Brothers also exhibited pens.

EXTRA STOCK. Ewes (not suckling lambs). Mr J. Wallace, prize and highly commended ; Mr Joseph the same ' t Mr Kerr exhibited two two-tooth ewes. The entries of swine were not numerous, and the exhibits call lor no special mention. We were disappointed with this portion of the show altogether. Some distinction should be made on future occasions to classify the exhibits between small and large breeds, if it is intended to encourage class breeding.

(Judges — Messrs Bilker and Hedge) Section 1. — Boars, any age : First prize, 18 months old, Mr R. Coutts ; second prize, 22 months old, Mr C. Roberts ; K. Riolinrds also exhibited. A valuable boar of Mr G-or-mand's died shortly after it was placed in the sty. SECTION 2. — Boars, Eight months and under: First prize, 16 weeks old Mr J. Smith. Section' 3. — Sows, any nge : First prize, Mr J. Hamlin ; jocond prize, with litter of aeren, Mr J. Lennard ; highly oininendod, with Utter of seven, Mr E. Boucher. Mr J. R. Walters also exhibited' Section I. — Eight months and under : First prize, seven month*, Mr E. Boucher ; second prize, four months, Mr J. Hunt ; special second prize, 16 weeks old, Mr J. Smith.