AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1144, 25 October 1879, Page 2

AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

i UNDER THE AUSPICIES OP THE FARMERS'. . CLUB. ] '"• ' : ''' *i ■+"-' " Cambridge is. particularly .fortunate in being able to make satisfactory arrangements with the clerk of the weather. The early part of the week was wet, but as if to favor the Show, Wednesday and Thursday were exceptionally fine days. A very large number of people came upon Wednesday evening, all the hotels were as full as they could hold;,- many having to ,be content with shakedowns. With the early dawn the Committee were on the ground, and at'oight o'clock the live stock' began to arrive. Most of the implements were brought the day before. About 10 o'clock the ground was cleared and the judges vbegan. to/go their rounds. Qui attention was now directed to the exhibits. Horses being first on the ground, it is necessary to begin with them. Thoroughbred stock was not so well represented as last year. The Gobham Stud Company, ;which had so many exhibits in this class, having loft the district. All the thoroughbred entires, excepting War Eagle, were from the Gorton estate. Feve, the prince of blood .entires, was; in splendid condition, and was more admired than ever. He thoroughly deserved the champion prize awarded to him. War Eagle is also deserving of mention, having many good points to commend him to breeders. •Mr R. H.'. D. Fergusson's Lyra, a bay mare, was !the best [thoroughbred maro on the ground, and would have been awarded a Cup, had not a mistake been made and no seperate Cup awarded to thoroughbred and to draught., stock. It was therefore decided to give one cup to the best blood entered, and the other to the best draught mare. The young entire colts Tomato and Blackcock were much admired." In roadsters there, ; was a large number of exhibits. The stamp of'stock in this class was excellent, and the' judge must have had some trouble to come to just'decision. Merrilegs -was the only entire rodster exhibited, and was in first-class condition Draught entires were not so well represented 'as last 'year/ there being ohly'two entires, L ; ock Fergus, Malvern'; the former is a grand stallion, to which was awarded the Cup presented by Mr Raynes, of the National Hotel. Of draught mares there was a splendid show.. Messrs Maclean & Co.'s imported stock was not to be surpassed, or even equalled this : side of; the line'. Th e Champion Clip was awarded to a dark; bay mare,imported from Scotland, ' and which had taken several prizes there. The exhibits for shorthorn cattle tins year did not come up with the two previous shows. Mr j Fantham was the principal exhibitor.] His Lord Darlington was in excellent condition, and his cows were in healthy condition, though not f at. The bull calf Darlington pulled off the Champion Cup, [beating his father, thus showing the suitability of this district for breeding stock. There was more competition in Herefprds, though the entries were few. Tho first prize for bulls was won by Mr Fei'gusson's University. The exhibition in sheep was not so numerous as desired, but there was considerable improvement in the stock exhibited, many of the animals shown could hardly be beaten oh any show ground. The Champion Cup for the best ram was awarded to Mr Robt. Fergusson, Mr Jas. Wallace, of Papatoitoi, carrying off tho Cup presented by the Loan and Mercantile Company, for the best pen of ewes. Pigs were but poorly represented as to numbers, but a sow belonging to Mr Garland, deserves special mention, having carried off the palm against all comers for three successive years. Dairy produce was well represented in the butter lino. There being only two entries for cheese. The poultry exhibits were also few, but the dogs we're fairly represented. Tho exhibits of implements, however, were very numerous, and could hardly be surpassed in any show in this provincial district. The labor-saving implements were too numerous to particularise. Richardson's windmill, Dowden's tiles an* pottery, Bates's and Wiseman's collection of saddlery, deserve to be mentioned. The saddlery of Mr Isaac Bates was very showily displayed, and his locally made saddles and harness* were also very good, but for workmanship wo should unhesitatengly have given the palm to Mr Wiseman. i

Dickeson's and Burnott's beer, and Herbert H. Smith's ovens, stoves, and ranges were well represented. Mr A. C. Fretwell carried off three prizes for locally made harrows, and Davye, Sleep, and Co.'s turnwrest ploughs were shown, buj; they ought to have been seen at work in order to be appreciated. In the leaping match there was. considirable improvement since last Show day, attributable, no doubt, to tho visits of the Pakurangi Hounds in the hunting season. A far better stamp.of horses were entered this j year, and the jumping was much bettor

Mr J. S. Buckland took first prize with a brown horse, Argyle, jumping in the same good style as " Auckland Kate," At one o'clock- the judges and stewards adjourned for .lunch at the Club House..-; Hero an;expeue.nt cold collation was prepared by Mr Raynes and taste, fully iaid out; the .vajions joints, &o.» beihgAartistically ornanicntend with suitabb mottba/ " Sucoess to the -Waikato,'' " Success to the Farmer's Club." By this time the visitors had arrived in large numbers -and the Cambridge Heed Band played its lively airs... During the course of the day there must have been considerably more than a thousand people on the ground. Close upon £6O (£SB 17s) was taken at the gates. This sum was £ 5 more thanithat taken last'year. Amongst the visitors were a large proportion of ladies, and many gentlemen from Auckland and settlers,from other parts of : the district. Soon after ; four : o'clock-the exhibitors began to take away their stock, six the ground was clear of all live stock, and visitors. ;: It should be mentioned with respect to champion prizes in horse stock that by an oversight no separate cups were offered for thoroughbred and draught horses, consequently it was arranged that the champion cup for the best mare should bo given, to the best draught mare, the blood entire to have the other clip. Fergusion's mare-Lyra was deserving of a cup. • There were no three-year-olds, nor yearling colts or fillies. The following is a list of the?successful competitors.in the various classes:—

•HORSES . (BLOODSTOCK) J : Judges: Messrs Allan McLean, J. S. Buckland,; W. Percival. Class 1: Entires, 2 entries. First prize, Mr Fergusson's Feve; second prize, Mr W> Bond's War liagle. ' Class 2: 3-year-old entires. No entry. Class 3: 2-year-old entire colts, 2 entries. First prize, Mr Fergusson's 6hestnut Tomato, by Thunderbolt, dam Lyra; second prize, Mr Fergusson's Blackcock, by Thunderbolt, dam Lyra Class 4 : Yearling colts. No entry. Class 5 . Moras in foal, or with foal at foot. First prize: Mr Fergusson's Lyra, by Thormanby, dam Valentina. Class 6 : 3-year-old Fillies. No entry. Class 7 : 2-ycar-old Fillies. First prize, Mr Fergusson's Olive, by Pero Gomes, dam Locket.

(.lass 8 : Yearling Fillies. No entry.

ROADSTERS. Judges: Messrs R. Gwynne, D. Mc- .., Kiunon, and W., Perciva). . Class 9:' Entires, 1 entry. 1 First prize, Messrs J. and W. Martyn's Merrilegs. Glass 10 : Mares in foal, or with foal at foot. 3 entries. First prize, Mr Richard Reynold's brown mare; second prize, Mr Robert Fergusson's bay. : , Classes 11 and 12: 3-year-old and 2-year-old. No entry. Class 13: Yearling Fillies. First prize, Fisher; second prize, Carter. Class 14: Weight-carrying Hacks; First .prize, Henry Reynolds; second prize, Walker; highly commeded, Martyn j commended, Hicks. ; Class 15 : Ladies' Hacks. First prize, Reynolds ; second prize, Breakell. Class 16: Buggy Horses. Pirst prize, Fergusson;, second prize, Houghton. Class 17: Buggy Horses. First prize, Delaney (late entry).

HORBES (DRAUGHT). Judges: : Messrs R. W. Crowther, D. McKinnon. Last year there were six entries for Entires, this year only two. Loch.Fergus, a;grand imported horse, belonging'to Maclean and Co., carried off the Champion Cup. There were no two-year-old colts exhibited, nor yearling colts, nor fillies. Maclean and Co. showed mares, having immense bone and substance, and possessing perfect symmetry of form. The mare that got first prize in Class 22, was a grand three-year-old. This animal, and the winner of the Champion Cup, would do credit to any show ground in the world, and certainly entitle their spirited importers to universal thanks.; Robert Fergusson; was credited .with having the finest team of three in tho field.

Class 18 : Draught Entires.. First prize. Maclean's Loch Fergus. , •Class 19:. 3-year-oldcolts: First prize. Star and Garter.

Class 22: Mares in foal, or with foal at foot, first prize, Maclean; second prize, R. Keynolds. Class 23: 3-year-old Fillies, First prize, W. Bambridge; second prize, Maclean.. . Class 26 : Mares and Geldings. Fh*st prize, Walker; second prize, Fisher. Class 27: Teams of two, First prize, Fisher.

Class 28: Teams of three. First prize, Fergusson. : Champion Cup. Best Mare. Maclean and Co. Rayne's Special Prize. Maclean and Co.'s Loch Fergus. cattle (shorthorns).

Mr Fantham was the chief exhibitor in this department, aud the houors he has won will give the highest satisfaction to every Waikato settler—inasmuch as this siu'cessf til breeder of shorthorns is demonstrating the excellency of the Waikato district for breeding stations. This year, his youngest bull calf Darlington, has won the champion prize, beating his progenitor, Lord Darlington 2nd (.an imported "bull, bred by Colonel Gunter). Darlington is about nine months old; an aristocratic looking youngster, with a beautiful skin, is remarkably even ; his form and quality giving every promise of a magnificent animal in the future. It will be remembered that last year Mr Fantham's ownbred bull, Lord Stephenson, won the champion prize. LordStophonsou, who was some what out of condition, is now beaten by liis younger brother. Messrs Maclean and Co.'s Hereford bull was competing for the championship; also R. and D. Fergusson's University, Maclean and Co.'s Robin Hood is a grand beast, in the highest condition, and about an hour was spent deciding as to the championship'; finally, the two judges, who would have awarded the Hereford the championship, called in a referee, and the point was settled in favor of Mr Fantham's bull calf Darlington. Class 1: Aged Bulls. First prize, Fantham's Lord Darlington, 11. Class 3: 2-year-old bulls, Fantham's Lord Napier. Class 5: Bull Calves. First prize, Fantham's Darlington; Butterfly, second. Class 6: Cows in mills, or in calf. First prize, Fantham's Belle, II.; second prize, Fantham's Spreydon Flirt. ! Class 7: 3-year-olds. First prize, ■ Fantham's Roseleaf Class 8: 2-year-olds. First and second prize, Walker. ' Clasß 9 : Yearling Heifers. First prize, Fantham's Queen Elizabesh. Class 10 : Heifer Calves. First prize, Eantham's Sunshine; second prize, Fantham's Grand Duchess of Cambridge. H^UEVORDS. Judges: Messrs Parsons and Wain■svright. Herefords were not numerous, Maclean and Co. having considerately avoided as much as possible competing with their many customers on the Show ground, The Hereford cow which won the champion prise was bred by Maoloan and

Co. She is tho finest possible type of the Hereford breed There were no yearling bulls, nor one, two, or three-year-olds, nor Hereford bull calves.

Class- 11: Aged Bulls. First prize, Fergusson's University. " Ciass 1G: For the best cow in milk, or in calf. First and second prize, Maclean and Co.'s Ouida.

Class 18: Three-year-old Heifers. First prize, Maclean and jDo's L'idy Payne. Extra Entries: Maclean *""! Co- > s v 0 Hereford cows and three, heifers; wm . 0 very highly commended, but not eligible for prizes. Also, J. & "W. Martyn's Hereford bull very highly commended. CATTLE—ANY OTHER BREED. Glass 23: For the best cow in milkL Frst prize, Fantham'a Countess of Oxford: second prize, Fantham's late entry. ■:■■ PAT CATTLE. ClaS* 24: Fat Ox. First prize, Henry Reynolds;second prize, Richard Reynold. Olass 25 : Fat Ox over 3 and under 4 years. First and second prize, Richard Reynolds. . ,Class: 27: Fat Cow. Eirst prize, Richard Reynolds. Class 29: Pat Cow, over 2 and under 3 years. First and second prize, Walker. Champion Cup. For best bull. Five entries. ' ' - Fantham's Darlington. Champion Cup. For best cow. Six' entries] Maclean and Co's Hereford Cow Capsicum. Special prize five pounds, presented by, A. A. Fantham h-sq.,—best bull by Lord; Darlington, 2nd, Walker's Lord Stephenson. ' SnEEP. Judges: Messrs John Wallace and Newman Buttle.

There was a great improvement in the numbers penned,this year, Messrs Fergusson, Wallace, .Seddon, Walker and May being the chief exhibitors, Mr James Wallace, of Papatoitoi carrying out of the disttict the, silver cup presented by the JNew Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company, as well as the Champion Cup for the best pen of ewes, Robert Fergusson securing the Champion Cup for the best ram.

SHEEP (IINGoLNs). Class 1: Aged Rams ; 8 entries. First and second prize, Fergusson. Class 2: Ram Hoggetts; 8 entries, first prize Fergusson ; second prize Joseph May.

Class 3 : Ewes with lambs at foot; first prize, James Wallace.

Class 4 : Ewes. First and second prize, Fergusson.

Class 5 : Zwo Hoggetts. First prize, J aud J. May; second prize, Fergusson. Class 6:3 H/woa with lambs at foot. First prize, James Wallace; second prize, Fergusson. Cla.sa.7-: 3 Ewe .Hoggetts; 8 entries. First prize, J. aud J. JVlay; second prize, Fergusson; also, highly commended; commended, Wallace. siiEur (leicesters). Class 8: Aged Rains. First prize, Walker. y Class 10: Ewe with lamb at foot. First prize, E. B. Walker. :«Jlass 11: Ewe. First prize, E. B. Walker. . classes 12, 13, and 14, no entries. Longwool Sheep, no entries. FAT SHEEP. Class 22: 1G entries. First prizo, Fergusson ; second prize, E. B. Walker. Silver Cup, presented by tho Loan and Mercantile Company. Five entries. Winner, James Wallace. Champion Cup for best ram. Winner, Fergusson. Champion Cup for best pen of owes. Winner, James Wallace. Judges: Messrs. A. A. Fantham,James Bunciinan, and R. Bush. rras: Class 2: Berkshire Sows. First prize, Garland ; second prize, Arnold. . Class 3: Boars, small breed; 5 entries. First prize, Garland; second prize, Arnold. Class 7: Litter of Pigs, under G weeks. First prize, Garland. DAIRY PRODUCE. Dairying is not mnch practiced in Waikato, and the exhibits were few. Class 1: Side of Bacon and Ham; 5 entries. First prize J. and W. Martyn; second prize, Seymour. Class 2: Best Cheese. First and second prizo, Watt. Class 5: Fresh Butter; 7 entries. First prize, Mrs W. K. Carter; second prize, Wallace. Judaea —Poultry and Djga—Mr S. Bright. Poultry : No entries in class one, three, four, five, six, seven, tea, eleven, thirteen, fourteen, sixteen, seventeen eighteen and nineteen. CI»S3 2 : Brown breasted- red game. K. B. Walker, first rriz^, Class S : White Dorkings. Fergusson, lsfcpriz). Class 9: Black Spmish. Maclean and Co., first; Ellis, Becond. Class 12 : Dark Brahinis. Ellis. Class 15: Rouen D .icks. D >uglig. Class 20 : Bright Bantams. Maclean and Co. DcG3. Class 1 : Pointers (dogs). Henry Steele, Ist prize ; Treewhellar, 2nd prize. Cla3S 4: Setters (GrordoD). Sinhh, Ist prize ; Fergusson, 2nd. Class 5: Setters (Irish). Not sufficient rn^rit. Class 6: Retrievers. 5 entries. Houghton, Ist j Wainwrighb, 2n:l. Claw 11 : Greyhounds (dogi). W. Shera, Is 1- -; R. Fergusson, 2nd. Clase 12: Greyhounds (sluts): 9 ent.ies. \Y. Percival, Ist; H. Battle, 2nd. Class 13 : Cattle Dogs. N/orgrove, Ist; Brocklesby, 2ad. Class 14: Sheep Dogs. Nine entries. Brocklesby, Ist; Tyson, 2nd. Class 15: Terriers (smooth). IT. Burnett;, Ist prize j Herbert Burnetii, 2nd prize. IMPLEMENTS. Judges—Messrs W. S. C Williams, Gooff rey Maclean. .Referee—Jamee Wallace. Class 1 : Double - furrow - Ploughs. Nine entries- Wells, Ist priz». Wallace aud Hotham, Ist prize, also another Ist priz», separate exhibit. Class 4 : Sets of harrows for 3 hiraes. Wallace and Hotham, Ist prize; Fretwell, 2nd prize. Class 5 : Set ordinary harrow?. Fretwell, Ist; Wells, 2nd. Clasß 7 : Set Chain Harrows. Houghton, first and second prize. Class 8: • ield Roller, Houshton, Ist prize. Cia3s 10: Combined Mower and Reaper, ttoughton & iJona, lafc prize; Wells, 2nd prize. Class 11.- Self-Binder and Reaper. Wells, Ist prize. Class 14: Root Coulter. Thomas Wells, Ist prize. Class 16: Threshing Machines. Houghton, Ist prize ; Wells, 2ad prize. Class 17 : Labour-saving Implements. Wilkinson, Ist prize. Maclean aud Or : Land Scarifier. Presse*, Ist prize, and Ist prize, Combined Manure and Carrot 'rill. T. Wells Buckeye New Model Mower, Ist prize. Wells' Hornsby Ridging Potatoe Raiser. Well's BeutaH's Chaff-cafcter, 0.D.0., Ist prize. Wells' Collection Garden Tools, Ut prize. Houghton's Chaff-cutter, 2nd prize. Houghton's Anglo-American. Horse B,ake, \$ pri?j, l

Wells' Huy Spade, Ist prize. Wallace and HoSham'a Combined Dmble-turrow and Sub-soil Plough, lstpriz.-. Beat Collection, &o : Thomas Wells, Dowdea's, Ist prize. • BsstCollection Saddlery : Isaac Bales, lstipriz i; Wiseman, 2ai^ptiZ3. Any other article : Dioke-jain & Burnett's drvtughi;i;aad bottle Ales T. WelW coUsoiiou bf Brmhwnra C i"sinß and atkio'a 'Viimaia Express. Wilson and Suiith'b 2 and 1' horse' grubb3rs, aod Ho?bor& tf. Smith's Stoves and O /ens, a'l gained first priz is. LEAPING 3IA.TCH. The leaping match commenced at 2.30 p.m. There were eleven entries, one of which was tho horse that had taken first prize as a weight-uarrying hack. He was much liknd, but his rider did not kDow how to manrge him, aud was all over his back. Many good jumping horses are spoilt by duffers who cannot ride, but the plucky and pretty way in which Buckland, Kslly, and Tannor took their horses over the jump elicited much admiration. Mr Kelly's Misfortune also jumped well. The favourites were Waterloo'and Mr "Buckland's Argyle. Out of the eleven, only six got fairly over the first jump; on the second round, Multum in Parvo dropped out; Waterloo lasted for three rounds,. and Heath for four, the latter only clearing the jump at the third attempt e?ery time. Bucdand, Kelly, and tanner lasted for seven rounds. Kelly, except on one occasion, clearing the hurdle at the first leap. Buckland's game little horse, however, cleared the eighth I jump very; prettily, but Mullcheye" and ' Misfortune, after two attempts, each failed to clear the rail. Mr Buckland's was therefore adjudged the first prize. The other two then tried three jumps each, and the second prize was finally awarded to Mullcheye, although . ' the jumping all through by Misfortune was the better of the two. THE DINNER. At six o'clock, the dinner was pub upon the table, and seventy-two sat down in the long room ia the National Hotel. The Chair was taken by Mr E. B. Walker, President of the Club, opposite sat Mr C-. E. Clark, one of the Vice-Presi-dents;, Mr James JRunciraan,. also Vice-President, sat at the head of the other table, with Mr Maclean opposite. The dinner was served tip hot. Turkey's duck-i,- poultry, suck, ing pig, lamb and Jther roast, joints were put upon the table. The hams, tongues and other solid dishes were very tastefully ornamented, suitable inscriptions being- artistically worked in butter on thec-ii. Cauliflowers and new potatoes were the vegetables. Afterwards .came plum-pudding, tarts, fruit pie.*, jellieand blancmange, followed by dessert, in the shape of dried fruit, nuts and oranges. Such a spreadof eatables would have satisfied the palate, of the veriest goarmond. Havingdemolished the good tilings, to the best of each ones ability, the Chairman proposed the usual loyal toasts, which were drunk with enthusiasm, Then the Chairman proposed ''His Excellency the Governor." He briefly referred to the popularity of Sir Hercules Robinson, to the interest he took in agriculture, and to the great liking he had expressed for the Waikato District. "Tin's toast was drunk with musical houo-jrs.

Mr Clark proposed the "Army, Navy and Volunteers," coupled with the name ot Colonel Lyon, Drunk with musical hoaours.

Colonel Lyon responded. Mr Every Maclean proposed, "The Judges." They had an onerons and responsible duty to perform, and it was so difficult to get Jadges to act, that when they did get them/the settlers ought to entertain them to the best of their ability, and show them round the country, especially when they came from places afar distant as Ha vvkea Bay. Of course, it was impossible to p'ease everybody/ and he was sure, they had endeavoured to come to. just decisions. He had much pleasure in proposing the health of the Judges. This toast was drunk with musical honours. •

Mr Bishop responded, and said, he thanked them heartily for the toast. Ee was very mueh surprised at the character of the stock he had seen in this district. It was far beyond his expectations. Mr Wainwright also thanked the gentlemen present, for- the courtesy with which they had druuk the health of the Judges. He was very much pleased with the stock, which were equal in quality to any in the South Island and Australia. He liked to see the white face ones, the Herefords, and was much pleased with their quality. Ho would, like to suggest that tbey should have more prizes for grade stock. It. would induce fa.-mers to breed good cattle, as they will not dhow grade cattle against pure bred stock. Mr Crowther said he was much pleased at the horses shown, bub was very sorry that there were so many classes with no entries, bow in the Team of Three there was only one entry, but it was a spleadid team, and Mr Ferg.issson had shown great care and judgment la selecting them. Mr Percival also responded. He thought it would be better to have a class for stock bred in the district. Farmers could not be expected to compete their locally bred stock against imported stock. He was very much pleased with the district and the stock.

Mr Gwynne said he ha:l great diffidence in taking the office of judge, as he was afraid he knew the settlers stook too well, but he was agreeably surprised when getting on the ground to find that he only knew one animal among the exhibits. They had very little trouble till they came to class 22 when the draught ruarea took some time to decide upon. But they were almost unanimous iu their decisions. He thought that they suonld have a class, if only for 2 and 3-year-olda for locally bred stock.

Mr J, I\ Campbell theu pegged

tho health of the " Successfuj. Competitors." He said that probably the toast had been put into his hands because the firm of which he was a member had no exhibits in the Show this time. But the distance was so far and the roads so Joug'h, that it was impossible to get slock to tho Show without great trouble and risk. He hoped in a year or two years there would be a railway line acioss the country and they would bo able to brinqf exhibits. He was sure the successful competitors would feel proud of the honor they had won. The toast was drank with'honors. Mr Robert Fergussonjin response, said he was very glad to be able to respond to the toast, as he had been so oftsn before one of the other class. He then referred' to the various exhibits/and finally thanked the gentlemen who had so lieartily drank the toast.

Mr Maclean said he had been rather surprised that the judges had not said more about the imported mares. They had won many prizes in Scotland, and he thought they would have mentioned them fullv.

Mr Maclean stated : that there is now earning out for Wuikuto, a bull which took first prize at the Royal Exhibition last year. There is also coming; out to Waikato, a hor->e which won four or five prizes in' Scotland, and the highest priced animd that was sold at Lord Dunworth's sale is also on the wa •. There is another coming, too, which was the second highest prised oneat : Lord Dun worth's sale. He thought that this would show that breeders believed that thiscountry could breed as good and better stock than they can at home. He had hqard that Mr Fant.ham had .said that if Mr Maclean will not show here, ho will in Auckland. All honor thentoOVlr Fatitbrttu. Mr Fintham said hj« had a complete walk over. Ht.i cattle were not in the best condition for showing, but he had had them in paddock with sheep. Sometimes he got thprn rather fat, bub now they were more healthy. He believed they cou'd breed sock here that would beat any in the old country. If this district was nob suitable for breeding, he did not see the utility of staving hj -re. The only thing he complainod of w-ts that he had no sale -for his stock. However, he should take his cattle to Auckland and show th.-m there.

Mr Fergusson proposed tin "Unsuccessful Competitors." Tnh was responded to with mu-ucil h.mors, Mr Walker reapo'i* el.

Mi* Wells pro (osrfcl the "(Jam. bridge Farmers' Club." He had heard of a rep >rt that the raemb rs of the Ci'ub and the town peopled d nob go on very well together. No more direct refutation of this report could be given than the fact that such a large number of business people had exhibited their stock at this show. The Club deserved all honor for the w*y it had been got up and carried out. It had been said that it was only a show in a oornor of the distrtct. But let them point out auy other corner in which they can carry out a show successfully three successive years. It gave him great pleasure to ask the company to: drink to the Cambridge Farmers' Club.

Drunk with musical honour.".

;,Mr Walker responded, and siid, he should like to see many move Farmers' Club 3 in, the district..

Mr Maclean proposed " The Commercial .'lnterests." Thay worked, he said, simultaneously. When there was a depression iu trade, it affected farming iuterests, and when crops, were bid, trade suffere.l too.

Mr Porter responded to the loas*. He said their interests were identical

Mr Micks proposed " i'he •Visitors." They were very glad bo receive visitors from Hawke* Biy and elsewhere, and . hoped soon to see many from Australia, aud further still.

Messrs Percival. and Wallace responded. Mr Hume proposed, " The Com. mifctee and Stewards of the Show, and the Secretary." The Committee had worked very assiduously for the success of the Show, and the Secretary had performed bis onerous and responsible duties most creditablv.

Mr Scott responded, thanking them for the toa>t, and saying that he was very glad the Show had b-?en so successful. It had been ra >re so than he anticipated. Mr John Runciman proposed the " Udies," and Mr K. Hunt responded

Ml* John Fisher propped the " Pres a ." The p--ess in this c .lony was free ani independent, and he believed would no', allow a wrong to remain unredressed He was well pleased with tho manner in which their local paper had faithfully reported the rnee.ings of iho Olah, and the publishing of their Ions; essays. The toast was duly responded to. Mr proposed the health of thosr) who had given private prizes. "The Lcmn and M'romrile Company, MessiM Ftnthtm and Mr fan ham had inid'ated this, and it was a very good stimulus to the S >ow.

Mr F inthara said he bslieved private prizes did uiuoh good, but it was in his own interest that he had given them.

Mr Raynes said as long as he was in Cambridge, he should give private prizes.

Mr Maclean said he was the winner of one of Mr Raynes' prizes, and would valna it more than any other.

Mr Brighfc then proposed the "Host and Hostess," after which the Chairman, rose.