MAHURANGI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 590, 2 March 1876, Page 3

MAHURANGI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The fennual meeting of the Mahurahg-i Agricultural Society, was held in the 'Public Hall, Warkworth, on Monday, the -21st 'instant, for the purpose 6f paying over the prizes wbn at ihe show held on the 4th instant. The chairman, Mr G. Moore, -stated that he "was proud to see the society in so flourishing a condition. The society had done an immense amount of goed in the past, and -would donbtless effect a still greater amount tof good in 'the future. He had one remark to toake, and in which he thought they would all agree, and that Was to propose a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Palmer, coupled with' the name of Mr Whitaker, for the many -kindnesses shown by them on all occasions. They had in many ways assisted the association in "allowing them the use "of ' their dheds, and alldwing them to erect fencing on their Writ for the purpose of exhibiting cattle, fie wo\ild 'alsto say that Palmer was instrumental in procuring them the ' excellent band that was in attendance oh the 'last, as well 'As on 'former ocoasions, 'lie would th6refore propose a hearty' v&te of thanks to those - gentlemen. — Mr AngoVe seconded the proposition, 'which was darried unanimously. He found One of thfcir rules had given the j committee great difficulty to decide. It •should be" be read, as he thought it better to have it now brought" before the meeting, so that 'a definite understanding could be ' come ' to. Rule ; That any animal taking first prize two years in succession 'shall v be ' dLjqtfilified." *Thi s rule, he'was sorry to say/ had not given satisfaction, and he hoptfd some gentleman would be kittd enough -to bring -forward a motion that would be the means tf extricating the committee ' from this -difficulty,— Moved by Mr C. Phillip*, and seconded by Mr W. Wilson, " That any animal taking first 1 prize two years in buccessionhi the highest claBS, shall be ' disqualified in that class."— Mr William Barton moved, as an amendment, " That all animals ' compete until beaten 'by •a ■'superior animal." — Seconded by Mr Angove, and carried. — Th« chairman ■tated that it 'had been suggested at the last annual dinner that the rule •naming the association eb at preseut should be altered, and v be called the Rodney Agricultural Association. This caiised a warm discussion, when it was decided that the name of the association shduld not be altered. — Mr C 'Philips said he thought the ShowVas held at the wrong titote od ihe ' year. When sheep were *o rectenlly shorn, it wfcs impossible to tell the 1 show of wool. If held some time in the m*6nth df November, cows wc-'uld be at their profit, beef would be in better condition, and the weather would be much more'suitable for^th'e exhibition 6f butter, &c. He moved "Itiat the Anmxal Sbow be beld in the month of November." — The motion was seconded by Mr Barton. — Mr 'Ang'ove brougnt forward an amendment, " That the show be held at the usual time." If held' in the month of Ntfveuaber, they would have to beld 'two Bhows, as they would not be able to bring forward pro. duce, fruit, Ac j and the society was not as yet in a position to do so.— "-Seconded by Mr J Reynolds, and carried. — TheOhair•man ahso stated' &af they got into difficulties by closing the entries too soon, but now they* had pens, hurdles, stikes, palings, Ac, so that the closing of the entries might be delayed to eight, or in some cases, to two days previous to the ■bow — The following prizes we?e "then paid over to the successful Competitor! :— Heavy draught stallion, Clydesdale : Mr Palmer's Bobbie Burns, lit Prize £3. Mures and geldings for agricultural purposes . Mr Wilson, Ist prize, £l 10s ; Mr J Thompson, 2nd prize, £1, Mr C Phillips, 3rd prize, 10s. Brood mares with foal it foot : Mr John Williams, Ist prize £l ; Mr Robert Tay. lor, 2nd prize, 15s; Mr William Palmer, 3rd prize, 10s. Hacks and 'roadster : Capt Rye, Ist prize, 15s ; Mr Dibble, 2nd prize, l los. 'Colt or "filly tmdei 1 y'«ar : Mr Angove, lst prize, Jss; Mr Joseph Barton, 2nd prize, 10s. Best foal under 6 months: Mr Robert Taylor, '2nd prize, 10s ; Mr John Williams, 3rd prize, ss. Best lady's hackney : Mrs Dibble, Ist prize, a splendid lady's bridle, presented by Mr Wiseman 5 Miss Temperley, 2nd prize/haridsolne laclits riding whip. Beit bull of any age: Mr Joseph Barton, Ist prize, £3 Is, and special prize for best ball on ground jMr llood, 3rd priie, 10s ; Mr J Phillips, 2nd prise, £1. Bulls under twb years : Mr John King, Ist prize, £1 10s; Mr 'lsaac Phillips, 2nd.priae, £\ ; Mr Angove, 3rd prize, 10s. Cows in milk : Mr Barton, Ist prize, £1 6s ; Mr Angove, 2nd prize, 15s. Best cow in calf: Mr Angove, Ist prize, £1 ss. Best cbw in milk, "bred in district : Mr Ga'thercole, 10s. Best cow in calf, bred in district : Mb Angove, Ist prize, £V sa ; Mr Gathercole, 2nd prize, 15s. Best heifer under three years : Mr Barton, Ist prize, £1; Mr Angove, 2nd prize, 15s; Mr Phillips, fcrd prize, It)s. Best heifer 'urfder two years : Mr J Barton, Ist prize, £1 ; Mr Angove, 2nd prize, 15s ; Mt J Barton, 3rd .prize, 10s. Best calf Tinder twelve months : Mr R Taylor, Ist prize, 15s. Fat beasts : Mr Wilson, Ist price, £1 ss. Beat Leicester rams -. Mr John King, Ist prize, £2 ; Messrs J and A Hood, 2nd prize, £1 ; Mr John King, 3rd prize, 10s. Best Leicester ram lambs ; Mr G Moore, Ist and 2nd prizes, £1 15s ; Mr R Phillips, 3rd prize, 10s. Leicester ewes : Mr R Phillips, let prize, £1 10s ; Mr G Moore, 2nd prize, £1. Leicester boggettß : Mr R Phillips, Ist prize, £1 ;. Messrs J and A Hood, 2nd prize, 15a ; ■UtS Hood, 3rd prize, 10b. Lincoln

rams : Mr John King, Ist prize, £2 ; Mr Mpcklow, 2nd prise, £1 ; Mr King-, 3rd prize, 10a. Lincoln ram lambs under 8 months : Mr Moore, Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 15a ; Mr R Phillips, 3rd prise, 10s Lincoln ewes with ram lambs this year : Mr King, Ist prize, £1 10s ; Mr Moore, 2nd piize, «£1 ; 3rd prize, l£s. Lincoln hoggetta : Mr R Phillips, lit prize, .£1 ; Mr Hood, 2nd priae, 1 5s ;Mr C Phillips, 3rd prize, 10s. Best three Lincoln ewe rams : Mr R Phillips, Ist prize, 15b ; Mr Mackloir, 2nd prize, 10s. Best three fat sheep, any breed : Mr Isaac Phillips, Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 15s. "Best five ewes hoggets, any breed : Mr Joseph Phillips, Ist prize, £1. Pigs, boars any age : Mr Macklow, Ist prize, &\ 5s ; Mr Angove. 2nd prize, £1. Best sows, in or haying had farrow : Mr Macklow, Ist prize, £1 5s ;Mr Angove, 2nd prize, 15s. Boars or sows, under 45 months: Mr Angove, Ist prize, 15s ; Mr Macklow, 2nd aud 3rd prizes, 15s. Poultry: Dorkings, Mr A T/ickham, Ist prize, ss ; Aylesbury ducks, Mr Angove, Ist prize, 5s — Mr John King received Mr R C Dyers' silver cap, value £5, for best ram in the district for wool and mtitton. Mr Joseph Phillips was awarded a special prize of £1 Is for best Lincoln two-tooth ram. Beßt 6t wool, Mr John King, 12s 6d.