ELLESMERE AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL SHOW.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 130, 30 October 1874, Page 2

ELLESMERE AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL SHOW.

President—The Rev W. J. G. Bluett. VicePresident —Mr A. Frankish. Secretary— Mr J. Lewis. Committee—Messrs W. Bishop, C. Bourne, R. Gillett, T. Acland, D. Moorhead, VV. D. Lawrence, R. Lockhead, G. Sandrey, J. Srnithsou, G. B. Woodman, D. Marshall, and J. Osborne. Favoured by exceptionally fine weather, the annual show of the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association held on Thursday at Leestou, attracted a larger number of visitors than on any previous occasion. So far as the show itself was concerned, except in one or two items, we cannot congratulate the district, because there can be no doubt of the fact that, for the purpose of bringing animals fit to the show, it was some six weeks too early. This was manifestly apparent in the condition of the stock, which was far from being what would be considered first-class. The road from Ohristchurch to the scene of operations is too well known to require .any description, but we may be pardoned if we mention the rising village of Leamington, or as it is now called Doyleston. In this portion of the district perhaps more than any other the progress made during the paßt year is more marked. Houses are springing up in every direction, a public library, in addition to the hall of the Mutual Improvement Association, is in course of erection, and everywhere the signs of progress are exceedingly marked. The show was held in the grounds of the association on the Christchurch road, and although suffering somewhat from the cause we have referred to above, still was one which was exceedingly creditable to the district as' whole One thing, however, we must &' d to, which, especially in regard to the ar ler show of so purely an agricultural '".^. as Ellesmere, was remarkable district absence, viz, any representatio' ? T x^ 8 cultural implements. These ll ot a S ri ' poor, only three or four e T ,j.„ ; Were . ve , r^ whole class on the groir J. e * . m the think is to be regretted, * _™' ™ 18 ' . we ing before the farmers of th °f JJ" e briD g" ments in agriculture' machine? ITC** annual o-atherinP* • ' mac , nin ery at these Ld complete, of. theTrKSs s£&. nery, and the adoption perhaps of some labor Z n Lol^ Pr r d ««**»&. Farmers on this occasion being gathered together have an opportunity afforded them, far better than on any other occasion, of inspecting the various implements, and it is for this and other cogent reasons that we regret the absenoe from the show of the agricultural implements, which on former occasions have rormed so importaut a feature. There can be no doubt, speaking of the show as regards the condition of the stock exhibited, that it was by far too early. The cattle were not in a condition to put in a show yard, and much as we, in common with others who have the welfare of associations suoh as the Ellesmero one thoroughly and completely at heart, would wish to see all local shows concluded prior to the Metropolitan, we cannot di.iguise from ourselves the fact that by so doin,\- it is necessary to sacrifice a great deal of th-ii condition of the animalsexhibited. The winter is only just over, and the stock exhibited has had uo time to recover from the effects thereof, so that they appear in the yanlg not at all in show condition. Next, year vv»> hope the committee will take this into their serious consideration, and see if it is no j. pos-

siblc to make the Ellcsmere'Show, one of the most important of the country shows, later in the year, so as to allow of stock coming forward in the different classes in a fit state for exhibition, which certainly was not the case yesterday, at least so far as the cattle classes were concerned. In the sheep and horse classes the exhibits were fully up to the mark alike in number and quality; indeed in the former the quality was as good as could be found in any show, and competent judges gave it as their opinion that there were pens fit to compete with those exhibited in a home show. In other departments the show was not so good, except perhaps in the matter of butter, under the head of dairy produce, in which a most marked improvement was shown in the number of exhibits and the quality ; indeed the judges had the very greatest difficulty in deciding as to the merits of some of the exhibits, so nearly equal were they. The judges, in their report upon this portion of the show, expressed their satisfaction that such keen competition existed in this class, and had more prizes been placed at their disposal, they would certainly have awarded them, as though there could be no question as to the quality of the first prize exhibit, the others were so good as to thoroughly entitle them, in the opinion of the judges, to more substantial recognition than the mere commendation. In the matter of bacon and hams, we were surprised to find so small a field o? competitors, and, comparatively speaking, so poor a show as that of yesterday, more particularly when we consider that the export of this commodity forms so large a branch of colonial industry. The arrangements for the show were very well carried out, the cattle being exhibited in the yards at the southern side, while the sheep were penned in the northern portion of the '.grounds; a roped in enclosure being provided for the horses on the western side. The grounds themselves have been much improved since last year, and promise in time to be the best of their kind in the province. Of course, to the majority of the fair sex who visited the 3how the tent in which the butter, cheese, &c, was exhibited proved very attractive, each one being anxious to note the fortune or otherwise of her neighbor, and the comments on the judges' awards were most amusing to listen to. This we may say was the most popular portion of the show, and the prize butter and cheese suffered to a most remarkable extent from the welldirected efforts of amateur judges to discover the real quality of the exhibits. The various officers of the association were unremitting in their efforts to make the show a success, more particularly the secretary, Mr J. Lewis, to whose kindness and courtesy we are much indebted. During the day Herr Biinz's band performed several pieces of music, and gave general satisfaction. The " talent," in the shape of two wheels of fortune, were present in pood form, and appeared to be doing a thriving trade. Sergeant Barlow was the representative of law and order on the ground, but beyond enjoying the sunshine and concourse of people, his duties were of the lightest possible character. Indeed, one enthusiastic gentleman, whose nationality may be in- . ferred, made the remark that he was getting " blue moulded for want of a bating." So the pacific nature of the gathering may be taken as an acknowledged fact. We append a description of the various classes : SHEEP. Commencing with the sheep, and taking the catalogues for a guide, we come first to the Leicesters. In Class 11, for rams over eighteen months, old, there was an unusually large number of exhibits, Mr Rennie taking first prize with a magnificent animal, Messrs Lee and Jollie's exhibit, which took second prize, was very symmetrical, but neither so weighty or lengthy in frame as the first prize taker. Another exhibit by the same firm secured a commend. Thia was a well bred sheep, but perhaps a trifle slack in the loins. Mr J. Lambie's exhibit was highly commended, being an uncommonly nice sheep, with a good Leicester head, but his fleece was scarcely up to the standard of the preceding. Mr Eaglesoß»' e »g was a very nice sheep, in some respectß au ite equal to some of the others, The re r in this class, though useful sheep,' ,*7 f no special comment. In class 3, fr „„a o v eighteen months old Mr was the sole exhibitor. * ~ uaci ~ a v second honors. In cW /* kIDB firf ? t Si ewes over eighth r \ for P ens ° f *£s Rennie took Ant? S °™'n rf reallT superior sheep, f '» ™. th a P, en <* "*££ second honors V . "* 9ta Lee an , d t J< *£? S£ pen there w a vet J nice lot. In thia to any * iS one ewe P erna P s s u P enot class b' other a Qimal in the wfc °, UD V at her companions were scarcely j the mark. The same firm r^ r highly commended for their other JT j, which was a very good one. Mr J. Boag .xhibited two pens, and secured a commend for one of them. The sheep throughout the entire class were far above the average, and evoked considerable admiration. In class S for pens of three ewes under eighteen months old Mr Minchiner took first honors with a fatr pen containing one really beautiful sheep. Mr Michael Campbell exhibited two fair pens, one of them taking a second prize; In class 11 for imported rams, Mr H. J. Hall took first honors with a very nice ram, an animal that is already favorably known to the public. Mr Bluett's two exhibits, for which he received respectively second prize and a high commend, were both good sheep. In class 12 for rams above eighteen months old, Mr Mawson exhibited two uncommonly nice sheep, taking first prize with one, and being commended for the other. In the opinion of some judges the latter was the better exhibit, but though the second was a really nice animal, we must endorse the opinion of the judges. Mr H.J: Hall took second honors for a very handsome rim, but was lacking in size. The exhibits of Messrs Campbell and Bluett were all good she^Pi oll * not up to the standard of the prizetakers; In class 13, for rams under eighteen months old, Mr H. J. Hall had it all his and two out of his three exhibits were really beautiful sheep. In class 14, for pens of five ewes above eighteen months old, Mr Hall again secured first and second honors, both pens being first-class sheep and a credit to a breeder anywhere. MrH. P. Hill exhibited a capital pen of sheep, but they were rather short of condition. Mr Campbell's pea seemed a useful lot. but failed to secure honors. In class IS Mr Hall again had it all his own way, his thiee pens taking first and second honors, and a high commend respectively. These were all grand pens of sheep, and very even. In class lfi, Roruncy Marsh, colonial-bred unless otherwise specitied, Mr H P. Hih's handsome imported ram was the only exhibit, and justly secured first honors,

In class 17, for Romney rams above eighteen months old, Mr A. P. O'Callaghan took first prize, with certainly one of the most mngnificent sheep of his class ever exhibited upon a Canterbury show ground. Mr \V. D. Laurence took second honors in the same class with a deserving animal. The same exhibitor took first and seeond prizes in class 18, for Romney rams under eighteen months old. Both sheep were of excellent quality and breeding. In class 19, for five Romney ewes above 18 months old, Mr O'Callaghan took first prize with a pen of very superior animals. Mr Laurence's pen was awarded second prize, In class 26 for crossbreds, confined to the district, five ewes above eighteen months old, Mr J. Osborne took a first prize with a pen of half-breds. They were got by Leicester rams out of merino ewes, and so good were they that more than one good judge credited them with being three-quarter bred sheep. In class 27, for five cross-bred ewes under eighteen months old, Mr Rennie took a well-deserved first prize for a highly superior pen. Mr Baglesome's exhibit secured second honors, a well-bred lot bnt rather low in condition. In the fat sheep, Mr Loe took first and second honors for his two pens of fat, long-woolled wethers. They were all good, profitable butchers' sheep. Mr Hall took first prize for his pen often fat,longwoolled ewes, and a very prime lot they were. The same exhibitor took first prize in the class for ten fat lambs, Mr Mawson taking second honors with a pen very little inferior. The iest of the exhibits in this class were of superior quality. The particulars of the special prizes will be found in the prize list below, and, taken as a whole, the exhibition of sheep was highly creditable to the district in every respect. CATTLE. Though the entries were not so numerous as was the case last year, yet in point of quality they showed a manifest improvement as against previous exhibtions. In class 1, for bull of any age, the first prize fell to Mr Bluett's Monitor, an animal showing plenty of quality, and John O'Groat, belonging to Mr J. Cunningham, took second prize. Some exception was taken to the ruling of the judges, but all things considered, we agree with their verdict. In class 2, for bull calved since July Ist, 1873, Mr Bluett was successful in securing first honors with a very well-bred animal. The same exhibitor was highly commended for his other exhibit, and Mr Docker took second prize for a very useful beast. In class 3, for bulls calved since July Ist, 1872, the judges must have had some trouble in arriving at their decision. The first prize fell to Mr H. J. Hall's Statesman, a very handsome bull, and the same exhibitor also took first prize for the best bull on the ground. Mr Bluett's Wizard was a very neat bull, and, as many thought, quite as good as the first prize taker, securing, however, only second honors. In class 4, for cows, imported or otherwise, Mr Hall was awarded first and second honors for two uncommonly fine animals, Dorcas, the first prize taker, also taking the first special prize for the best cow on the ground. Mr Bluett's exhibits in the same class also well deserved the commends they obtained. Tn class 5, for heifers calved since July Ist, 1872, Mr Mawson secured first prize with a splendid heifer, Mr Bluett being awarded second prize with a very neat exhibit. In class 6, for heifers calved since July Ist, 1873, all four exhibits were g )od, Mr Blu rft'a Dolphin taking first prize, us well as Messrs Wilson and Sawtell's special prize. This was a really beautiful heifer. Mr Docker's exhibit was also a superior animal, though rather low in condition, and was awarded second honors. In class 7, for milch cows of any age or breed, Mr Docker's Mab, an old prize taker, took first prize, Mr Hall taking second honors with a good useful big framed cow. In class 8, for milch cows limited to the district, the five exhibits were all above the average, Messrs Moorhead and Campbell took first and second prizes, and Mr Bluett's two exhibits being commended. In class 9, for the best milch cow bred in the district, Mr Docker was awarded first, and Mr Hall second prize, with two good animals. In class 12, for the best fat bullock under three years of age, there was only one exhibit, a somewhat strange fact, taking into consideration the importance of the district in matters of cattle breeding. This animal was the property of Mr Docker, and was awarded a first prize. In class 13, for the best fat cow, the four exhibits were all ■very good, and must have given some consideration to the judges. Mr Keith took first prize with a splendid heifer, and Mr Hall second, for a very high quality animal. Mr Moorhead's exhibit was highly commended, and in our opinion was superior to the second prize-taker. HORSES. The horse show was, as we have remarked of the cattle, hardly up to themarkin the matter of the number of entries, the various classes being limited: but in point of quality, fthe exhibits showed a very decided improvement on last year. In class 1, for the best thoroughbred entire, imported or otherwise, first honors fell to Barbarian; Messenger, who took second prize, looked very well, which is more than could be said of Caledon, who was in anythiug but review order. In .elaws two, for the best thoroughbred mare, Mr HUl's Norma (who, by the way, is half sister to Old Tam and Sonambula) was the .only exhibit, and was awarded a first prize. She is a very promising filly. In the class for the best draught horse, imported or otherwise, there were five exhibits. Mr McKellar taking well deserved first and second prizes, with Glenroy and Young Scotchman respectively. They both looked remarkably well. Lord GlasgGW also was blooming, and for such a well-known horse, that is saying enough. Young Watty found plenty of admirers, and Rantin Robin seemed a good useful horse, which remark also applies to Young Dan O'Connell. In class 4, for the best colonial bred entire, King David was the only exhibit, and was awarded a second prize. It is a matter of wonder and regret that this class was not better filled. In class 5 for the best colonial bred entire foaled eince 1871, Champion and Sir Robert Bruce took first and second honors, both being fairly promising colts. A bay colt by Lofty, out of Polly and an uncommonly nice colt too, took first prize for the best colonial bred entire foaled since 1872, another Lofty colt taking second honors. In class 7, for the best colt Srftlly foaled since 1871, Lake Pride, a very Bice mare, took first honors and a aeatish "elding, by Prince of Denmark Jecond "In class 8, for the best colt filly foaled since 1872 Glasgow Maggie, a very capital filly, took firs honors and also secured Messrs Wilson and Sawtell's special prize for the best two year-old draught filly on the ground. Mr Bournes Lofty, colt took second prize and also Mr Loe's special prize for the best taught gelding, foaled since July,

-1872. Sam was dessrvedly highly coraraeuded. In class 9, for the best colt or filly, foaled since July, 1873, Mr Boag's chestnut filly by Young Watty took first prize and also the special prize for the best draught yearling colt or filly on the ground. This was a very well bred handsome filly. Mr Stevens took second prize with a promising filly. In class 10, for the best draught mare. Mr Boag's Miss Brodier took a well deserved first prize, and Mr Mathews' Violet, second. Mr Moorhcad's Duchess, a fine bigboned powerful marc was highly commended, and in our opinion was worthy of second prize, In class 11, for the best pair of dra-ight horses in regular work, Mr Moorhead took first prize with a very well matched powerful pair. Mr Bluett's pair were awarded second prize. Both exhibits were exceedingly good. In class 12, for the best draught mare (confined to the district), Mr Boag's grand mare Marchioness took first prize, Mr Bluett's Bessie second. In class 13, for the best draught mare bred in the district, Mr Marshall's Jane had little trouble in defeating the other competitor, a bay mare by Prince of Wales, to which was awarded a second prize. In class 14, for the best carriage entire, Mr Barnett's was the only exhibit, and secured first honors. In class 15, for the best brood mare for carriage purposes, old Banshee carried off the first prise. The old mare appears to have acquired a kind of preemptive right over this prize; but it is nearly time, for the credit of the district in this class of breeding, that this mare, good though she undoubtedly is. should suffer defeat from younger blood. Flirt took second prize in this class. In class IG, for the best mare or gelding for carriage purposes, Mr Doyle's Traducer, chestnut, took first place, and Mr Loe's Leo the second. Mr Hall's exhibits were both very serviceable animals. Mr Campbell was the only exhibitor with a pair of carriage horses, and was awarded a first prize for a very useful pair. In class 19, for the best entries hackney horse, Nana and Young Pacific took first and second prizes respectively : both are already well known, and looked healthy and well. The hack class produced four entries, all useful horses, first honors falling to Mr Woodman's Charlie, and second to Mr Bourne's Tommy. Of the two, however, we preferred the latter. Mr A. C. Williams' Charlie is a very useful horse, and was with justice highly commended. In class 21, for the best ladies' hack, Mrs Seabright's Lady Ann, which was admirably handled by her owner, took first prize, and Miss Hall's Magenta, by Antidote, second. They were both far above the average of ladies' hacks here. Lady and Mystery call for no special eomment. In class 22, for the best brood mare, Mr Gillett's symmetrical mare Ethel took first honors, and Maggie second. Four exhibitors put in an appearance in the pony class, first honors falling to Popsy, a useful looking grey, and second to Brownie, who has pulled off several prizes in this class before. Nelly, a very handsome pony, was highly commended, and Troubadour was scarcely up to the standard of the others. PIGS. In this department of the show there was not a large number of exhibits, a fact which is somewhat to be wondered at when we consider the large trade done in the export of bacon and hams. In the first class of pigs the first prize taker was a very well made pig, but a shade too short for bacon purposes, otherwise this exhibit was a fair average one. In the class, for sow of any age, the first and special prize taker was more fitted for pork purposes than for bacon, but was a perfect model of a pig, the whole of the points being perceptible in it. This pig was a cross of Berkshire and Chinese. In the class for sow of any breed under twelve months, Mr John Smith secured a deserved first prize with a really handsome sow, well shaped, and altogether showing signs of breeding. We cannot compliment the district upon their show in this respect, which was exceedingly meagre. IMPLEMENTS. In this class the exhibits were mainly confined to harrows, &c, and they need little or no description. They were of a useful character, but, as we have noted, the paucity of exhibits was to be wondered at when we consider the resources of the district. The only items under this class exhibited were harrows and a broadcast sowing machine. Mr Christopher Clark received a prize for a wheelbarrow of a peculiar kind. DAIRY PRODUCE. This clas», in the item of fresh butter, showed a very marked improvement upon last year ; both as regards the number of entries and the quality of the exhibits. No less than thirteen competitors entered for the prize, which wastaken by Mr D.Marshall with a very nice sample of butter, being good both in color and flavor. Mrs Woodman's exhibit, which received high commendation, was of a splendid color, and would (had it been better worked) have stood a very good chance for a prize. As it was the judges had to pass it over in consequence of it being so open and soft. Mr Rennie's exhibit, which took second prize, was well worked, of good flavor, and excellently got up, thoroughly deserving the prize awarded it. The exhibits of Mrs Morrison, Miss Matthews, and Mrs Bourne were also deserving of high commendation, but they lacked that richness of flavor possessed by the first and second prize-takers. Mr Docker's exhibit was well made, and of rich flavor, but required working—which, by the way, was a fault noticeable in many of the samples. The judge's remarks upon this class were as follows:—The whole of the exhibits were very good, and the judges have had great difficulty in arriving at a decision. Had they been empowered to award more prizes, there were several of the exhibits fully deserving an extra prize. The first prize butter was especially worthy of commendation, being a thoroughly good sample, and the same may be said of the second prize. For the potted butter prize only one exhibit came forward. Last year the competition in this class was exceedingly keen, and it is matter for surprise that a larger number of entries were not obtained. The sample exhibited by Mr Schnell was very good, being well potted and of good flavor, (hough, we are inclined to believe, hardly salt enough to keep for any length of time. In competitions of this kind, we take it that the judges should take into consideration that butter of this class is intended for export, and therefore should be prepared with a view to this end. In cheese, there were really but two entries, though three appeared on the catalogue, two being from the s'imc maker. For the special class, however, Mr Crowe exhibited a really excellent cheese, equal to anything shown at the Metropolitan exhibition. In this class Mr Marshall took the prize, and deserved the honor lie gained, the cheese being well made and full flavored. In respect to this class the judges

remarked that the cheese exhibited was throughout excellent, more especially that of Mr Crowe's. In bacon and hams, the exhibits, though an improvement on last year, were far from being as good as one would expect to see in a purely dairy district such as Ellesmere. Mr Johnson took first prize with a well cut preen ham and side, aid also exhibited a very cre.fiitabic; smoked ham, though the get up of the latter was no! so good as it might have been. Mr Lowe took second prize, with a fairly good exhibit, though the bacon was hardly so firm to the touch as to entitle it to second honors, had the remaining exhibits been of fair average merit. A green ham from the same exhibitor showed better quality, but was badly cut, For Mr Bonnie's exhibit it is hard to conceive why it should have had a place at all, as it was utterly unfit for show purposes. As we have said before, it is a matter for surprise that this class should be so poorly represented at the annual show, and we trust that at the next exhibition of the association an improvement in this direction will be manifested. The shearing prize, which was one of the the features of the show, attracted a large number of spectators, and was well contested. The winner, P. Tweedy, cut his fleeces well and rapidly, and though taking longer to complete his work than some of the other competitors, received the prize on account of the cleanness of his shearing and the unbroken character of the fleece. The second prizetaker, Maddock, also did his work well. Altogether the work clone was very creditable, and we hope to see this prize repeated next year. The following is the prize-list:— SHEEP. No restrictions as to feeding, and to bo shown in their wool. Fees—Each entry—members, 5s ; all others, 10s. (Judges—Messrs Wilkin, Mcßcth, and Frankish.) LEICESTER BREED (COLONIAL-BRED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED). Class 2—Ram, over eighteen months old. Thirteen entries. Ist prize, J Rennie, shorn first week in December; 2nd, Lee and Jollie; highly commended, J Lambie; commended. Lee and Jollie. Class 3—Ram, under eighteen months old. Ist prize, M. S. Campbell; 2nd, M. S. Campbell. Class 4—Three Ewes, over eighteen months old, Ist prize, John Rennie; 2nd, Lee and Jollie, bred by exhibitors; highly commended, Leo and Jollie, bred by exhibitors; commended, John Boag. Class s—Three Ewes, under eighteen months old. Ist prize, C. W. Minchiner; 2nd, M. S. Campbell. LINCOLN BREED (COLONIAL-BRED, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED). Class 11—Imported Ram. Ist prize, H. J. Hall, imported from England, shorn Sid January. 1874; 2nd, Rev W. J. G. Bluett, imported; highly commended, Rev W. J. G, Bluett, imported. Class 12—Ram, above eighteen months old. Ist prize, Isaac Mawson; 2nd. H. J. Hall, bred by exhibitor, 2nd January, 1873; highly commended, Isaac Mawson. Class 13—Ram, under eighteen months old. Ist prize, H. J. Hall, bred by exhibitor; 2nd, H. J. Hall, bred by exhibitor. Class 14—Five Ewes, above eighteen months old. Ist prize, H. J. Hall, shorn December, 1873 ; 2nd, H. J. Hall, shorn December, 1873; highly commended, H. P. Hill, shorn December, 1873. Class 15—Five Ewes, under eighteen months old. Ist prize, H. J. Hall, bred by exhibitor; 2nd, H. J. Hall, bred by exhibitor; highly commended, H.J. Hall, bred by exhibitor. ROMNEY MARSH BREED (COLONIAL-BRED, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED). Class 16—Imported Ram. Ist prize, H. P. Hill, shorn November, 1873. Class 17—Ram, above eighteen months old. Ist prize, A. P. O'Callaghan ; 2nd, W. D. Laurence, Romney Marsh, imported by Rev W. J. G. Bluett, from Dunedin, shorn December, 1873. Class 18—Ram, under eighteen months old. Ist prize, \V. D. Laurence, bred by Mr S. Bealey, by imported rams, out of imported ewes, born September, 1873 2nd, W. D. Laurence, bred by Mr S. Bealey, by imported rams, out of imported ewes, born Septembpr, 1873. Class 19—Five Ewes, above eighteen months old. Ist prize, A. P. O'Callaghan. CROSS-BREED (CONFINED TO THE DISTRICT). Class 26—Five Ewes, above eighteen months old. Ist prize, J. Osborne. Class 27—Five Ewes, under eighteen months old. Three entries. Ist prize, John Rennie, by Leicester ram ; 2nd, M. Eaglesome. FAT SHEEP, AND MUST BE SHORN. (Judges —Messrs Mein, Cresswell, and Rossiter.) Class 29—Ten Fat Long-woolled Wethers, any age. Two entries. Ist prize, J. J. Loe. Class 30—Ten Fat Long-woolled E*ves, any age. Ist prize, H. J. Hall. Glass 32—Ten Fat Lambs, of any breed. Ist prize, H. J. Hall ; 2nd, Isaac Mawson. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr John Nmith, £2 2s for the best pen of Breeding Ewes. Ist prize, Mr Hall, Lincolns. Mr E. Jollie, £2 2s 6d for the best pen of five Cross-bred Ewes of any cross. Ist prize, Mr Phillips. CATTLE. All must be New Zealand bred, unless otherwise specified. p\. cs —For each entry of bulls —members, 10s; all others, £l. Cows or heifers —members, ns ; all others, 10s. (Judges Messrs Fantham, Lunn, and Gebbie.) Class I—Bull, of any age (imported or otherwise.) Two entries. Ist prize, Rev W. J. G. Bluett, Monitor, by President, dam Dairymaid, by Young Duke, calved July 3rd, 1870 ; 2nd, J. Cunningham, John o' Groat, 4 years, by Magistrate, bred by Mr D. R. Williamson, imported by Mr Wm Boag, dam Princess Helena by Regicide, imported. Vide Herd Book. Class 2—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1873. Three entries. Ist prize, Rev W. J. G. Bluett, The Vice-Chancellor, white bull, by Count of Oxford, dam Pearl, by Waterloo, out of Duchess, imported from England, oalved October 10th, 1872 ; 2nd, Robert Docker, bull, calved September, 1872 ; highly commended, Hev W. J. G. Bluett, The Chancellor, white bull, by Count of Oxford, dam Pearl, by Waterloo, out of iHichcss, imported from England, calved October 10th, 1872. Class 3—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1872 Two entries. Ist prize, H. J. Hall. Slates man, calved 7th August. 1873, dam Dorcas, by Count of Oxford; 2nd, Rev W. J. G. . Bluett, Wizard, red and white, by Sir Leo-

pold, by Torinsra, dam Coquette, by Count of Oxford, calved September, 1873. Class 4—Cow (imported or otherwise). Five entries. Ist prize, 11. J. Hall, roan cow Dorcas, calved May 6th, 1866. dam Young Jocund, by Stentor, both imported; 2nd, H. J. Hall, roan cow Harriet, calved November Ist, 1870, dam Dorcas, by Count of Oxford; highly commended, Rev W. J. G. Bluett, Snowdrop, white cow. by Lord John, by Buckingham, dam a Homebush cow; commended, Rev W. J, G. Bluett, shorthorn cow Apex, bred by Duke of Gainsborough, dam Minx, by Omar Pasha, calved October, 18(59. Class s—Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1872. Six entries. Ist prize, J. Mawson, heifer: 2nd. Rev W. J. G. Bluett, Fairy, white, by Monitor, dam Snowdrop, calved July 7th," 1873. ' Class 6—Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1573. Four entries. Ist prize, Rev W. J. G. Bluett, roan heifer, Daphne, by Monitor, dam Regina, calved March Bth, 1874. 2nd, Robt. Docker, Minnie-ha-ha, calved September, 1873, by Count of Oxford, dam Mab, by Stentor ; highly commended, Rev W. J. G. Bluett, roan heifer Hyacinth, by Monitor, dam Royal Princess, calved February 3rd, 1874 ; commended, Robert Docker, roan heifer, calved December 24th, 1873. Class 7—Milch Cow, of any age or breed (imported or otherwise). Two entries. Isi. prize, Robert Docker, roan cow, Mab ; 2nd, H. J. Hall, roan cow, Miss Moor, dam Countess, by Young Cromwell. Class B—Milch Cow, of any age or breed, bona tide the property of a resident in the district. Five entiies. Ist prize, D. Moorhead, white cow Beauty ; 2n<l, M. S. Campbell, roan cow ; highly commended, Rev W. J. G. Bluett, Dahlia, red and white, bred by the Riccarton trustees; commended, Rev W. J. G. Bluett, roan cow Favourite, by Brother Phil, dam Daisy. Class 9—For the best Milch Cow, of any ago or breed, bred in the district. Three entries. Ist prize, Robert Docker, roan cow Lilian.; 2nd, H.J. Hall. Class 12—For the best fat Bullock under three years of age; open to all comers. Two entries. Ist prize, J. Osborne, fat bullock; 2nd, Robert Docker, fat bullock, calved 6th July, 1872. Class 13—For the best fat Cow ; open to all comers. Four entries. Ist prize, W. Keith, fat heifer ; 2nd, 11. J. Hall, fat cows ; highly commended, D. Moorhead, fat cow Verbena ; commended, Mrs Bluett, fat cow Maggie. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr C. Clark, £2 2s for the best Bull on the ground, and £2 2s for best Cow. Seven entries. Roan bull Statesman, calved August 7th, 1873, imported, the prize for best bull, H. J. Hall; Dorcas, dam Young Jocund, by Stentor imported, the prize for best cow, H. J. Hall. Wilson and Sawtell, £2 2s, for the best heifer calved since July, 1872, the property of a resident in the district. Two entries. The prize, W. J. G. Bluett, roan heifer Daphne. HORSES. All must be New Zealand bred, unless otherwise specified. BLOOD STOCK. (Judges—Messrs A. C. Knight and P. Campbell,) Fees—Each entry of horses—Members, 10s ; all others, £l. Class I—For the best Thoroughbred Entire (imported or otherwise). Three entries. Ist prize, Corbett and Flannery, Barbarian, by Traducer, out of Barbara; 2nd, L. Markey, bay horse Messenger, by Bottler, out of Ludia (Tarragon's dam). Class 2—For the best Thoroughbred Mare (imported or otherwise). One entry. Ist prize, H. P. Hill, dark bay filly Norma, out of Opera (dam by Tambourini), by Ravensworth. DRAUGHT. (Judges—Messrs Edwards, G. Duncan, and J. Gear.) Class 3—For the best Entire Horse (imported or otherwise). Five entries, Ist prize, J. McKellar, Glenroy, by Prince of Wales; 2nd, J. McKellar, Young Scotchman, by Scotchman (bred in Victoria); highly commended, Leonard White, Lord Glasgow; commended, John Cunningham, Young Watty (imported from Scotland). Class 4—For the best Colonial-bred Entire Horse of any age. One entry. 2nd prize only awarded by judges, Thompson Mitchell, King David. Class s—For the best Colonial-bred Entire Horse, foaled since July 1871. Two entries. Ist prize, Leonard White, Champion, two years and eleven months ; 2nd, Geo. Sandrey, Sir Robert Hruce, by Lord Clyde, sire of dam Old Wellington. Class 6—For the best Colonial-bred Entire Horse, foaled since July 1872. Two entries. Ist prize, J, McKellar, bay colt, by Lofty, dam Polly, bred by Mr Moule. No second prize, exhibit not possessing sufficient merit. Class 7—For the best Colt or Filly, foaled since July, 1871. Two entries. Ist prize, Robert Matthews, brown mare Lake Pride, by Lofty, dam Blossom, by King Fergus, foaled since October, 1871 ; 2nd, J. Osborne, chesnut gelding, by Prince of Denmark. Class B—For the best Colt or Filly, foaled since July, 1872. Three entries. Ist prize, G. Moffatt, bay filly Glasgow Maggie, by Lord Glasgow ; 2nd, C. Bourne, colt, by Lofty ; highly commended, W. D. Laurence bay colt Sam, by Lofty, out of Peg, foaled November 28th, 1872. Class 9—For the best Colt or Filly, foaled since July, 1873. Four entries. Ist prize, John Boag, chestnut filly, by Young Watty, out of Miss Brodie; 2nd, Geo Stevens, senr, yearling filly, by Baronet, out of Nelly, by old Abraham Newland, foaled 22nd October, 1873. Class 10 —For the best Draught Mare (imported or otherwise). Three entries. Ist prize, John Boag, bay mare Miss Brodier, imported, by Victoria; 2nd, Robt Matthews, bay mare Violet, by Sir Colin Campbell, foaled November 12th, I 860; very highly commended, David Moorhead, Duchess, foaled November, 1871, by Sir Robert Bruce, imported by Mr Durham, dam Flower, by Old Ulyde, imported by Mr Commodore. This mare was <i three-year-old showing against aged horses. Class 11—For the best pair of Draught Mares or Geldings, in regular work, of any age (bond fide property of exhibitor). Two entries. Ist prize, David Moorhead, bay filly Pride, by Clydesdale Hero, bay mare Violet, by Old Wellington; 2nd, Rev W. J. G Bluett, Bessie, and Poppett, imported. Class 12—For the best Draught Mare, with foal at foot, or in foal, impoited or otherwise (confined to the district). Two entries. Ist prize, Johr. Boag, bay mare Marchioness, in foal to Young Watty, imported from Victoria; 2nd, Rev W. J. Bluett, Bessie, imported.

Class 12—For the best Draught Mare, with foal at foot, or in foal, bred in the district. Two entries. Ist prize, D. Marshall, bay mare Jane ; 2nd, C. Dobbin, bay mare by Prince of Wales.

CARRIAGE HORSES. (Judges—Messrs A. C. Knight and P. Campbell). Class 14—For the best Carnage Entire, imported or otherwise. One entry. Ist prize, J. Barnett, chestnut entire by Quicksilver, dam Flirt, foaled December 26th, 1871. Class 15—For the best Brood Mare, for carriage purposes. Three entries. Ist prize, W. G. Lunn, Banshee, by Young Sir Charles; 2nd, J. Barnett, chestnut mare Flirt. Class 16—For the best Mare or Gelding for carriage purposes. Four entries. Ist prize, J. H. Doyle, chestnut gelding by Traducer; 2nd, J. J, Loe, browD "eldingLeo. Class 18--For the best pair of Carriage Horses (imported or otherwise). One entiy. Ist prize, M. S. Campbell, chestnut gelding Missie, by Risk, out of Symphony, and Akaroa, by Dick. HACKNEYS. (Same judges.) Class 19—For the best Entire Horse (imported or otherwise). Two entries. Ist prize, Rev W. J. G. Bluett, the Nana, the high caste Arab, by Lucifer, out of Brilliant, imported by Colonel Robins ; 2nd, J. Lock, Young Pacific, by Pacific, dam Medora. Class 20—For the best Roadster or Hack, Mare or Gelding (imported or otherwise), to be shown in saddle, as the horses will have to be ridden. Four entries. Ist prize, G. B. Woodman, dark brown gelding Charlie, by Blood Royal ; 2nd, C. Bourne, bay gelding Tommy, by the Peer ; highly commended, A. C. Williams, grey gelding Charlie. Class 21—For the best Lady's Hack, Mare or Gelding (imported or otherwise), to be shown in saddle, as the horses will have to be ridden. Four entries. Ist prize, Mrs. Seabright, brown mare Lady Ann, by Golden Grape; 2nd, Miss Hall, brown gelding Magenta. Class 22—For the best brood mare, with foal at foot, or in foal. Two entries. Ist prize, R. Gillet, bay mare Ethel, by Riddlesworth ; foal at foot by Brush; 2nd, W. Bishop, grey mare Maggie ; with foal at foot by Shales. Class 23—For the best pony, mare or gelding, not exceeding fourteen hands high (imported or otherwise), to be shown in saddle), as they will have to be ridden by a boy. Four entries. Ist prize, Leonard White, Topsy ; 2nd, Walter Bridge, Brownie. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr J. J. Loe, £2 2s for the best draught gelding, foaled since July, 1872. Two entries. The prize, C. Bourne, colt. Messrs Wilson and Sawtell, £2 12s 6d, for the best two-year-old draught filly. One entry. The prize, G. Moffat, Glasgow Maggie. Mr J. M'Kellar, £2 2s for the best draught yearling colt or filly on ground. Four entries. The prize, J. Boag, chestnut filly. PIGS. (Judges—Messrs Green and Gilmour.) Fees—Each entry 2s 6d. Class I—Boar of of any age or breed. Two entries. Ist prize, C. W. Minchiner, two years old, Walsingham. Class 3—Sow of any age or breed. Two entries. Ist prize, C. F. Williams' Maori; ?nd, C. Bourne. Class 4—Sow of any breed under 12 months old. Three entries—lst prize, John Smith : 2nd, John Smith. SPECIAL PRIZE. T. Green, £2 2s, for the best sow for breeding purposes. Three entries. The prize, C. FrWilliams' Maori. IMPLEMENTS. Each entry, ss. Class 3—-Pair of Harrows. Four entries. Ist "prize, H.J. Unwin, set of 3-horse harrows; 2nd, Alex. Webster, set 3-horse light harrows. EXTRA STOCK. Ist prize, Christopher Clark, wheelbarrow. DAIRY PRODUCE. (Judges—Messrs Knapman and J. King.) Class I—For the best Side of Bacon and Ham. Five entries. Ist prize, T. Johnson; 2nd, J. J. Loe Class 3—For the best Cheese or Cheeses, not less than 201 b, manufactured by the exhibitors; last season's. Three entries. Ist prize, D. Marshall; 2nd, D. Marshall. Class 4—For the best Potted Butter, not less than 501bs. One entry. Ist prize, Karl Schnell. Class s—For the best 3 lb of Fresh Butter. Eleven entries. Ist prize, D. Marshall; 2nd, J. Rennie ; highly commended, Mrs Woodman ; commended, Richard Gillett. SHEARING PRIZE. Six competitors. Four sheep to be shorn, colonial style, in 40 minutes. (Judges—Messrs Mcßeth, Dudley, and Milne.) First prize, £2 25., P. Tweedy, 39min ; 2nd, £1 Is, R. Maddock, 39miu ; highly commended, T. Linett, 34jmin; J. Bearnsley, :V7f min ; W. Gray, 38miu ; R. Fairburn, half minute over time. SPECIAL PRIZES. £5 5s from Lyttelton Times, to the greatest pnze-taker in the greatest variety of classes— Mr H. J. Hall. Mr C. Clark—£2 2s for best Bull on ground—Mr H. J. Hall's Statesman. Mr C. Clark—£2 2s for best Cow on ground—Mr H. T. Hall's Dorcas. Mr T. Green—£2 2s for the best Sow for breeding purposes—Mr C. F. Williams. Mr McKellar—£2 2s for the best Draught Yearling Colt or Filly on the ground—Mr J. Boag's filly. Mr J. J. Loe—£2 2s for the best Draught Gelding foaled since July, 1872—Mr C. Bourne. Harris and Co—Box of tea for the best Fresh Butter—Mr D. Marshall. Mr Brackenridge—2oa for the best Cheese or Cheeses, 3rd class—Mr Crowe. Mr Salkeld—Quarter-chest of Tea for the best 31bs Fresh Butter—Mr D. Marshall. Mr John Henry—£2 2s for the best 501bs Potted Butter—Mr C. Schnell. Messrs Wilson and Sawtell—£2 12s 6d for the be ? t Two-Year-old Draught Filly—Mr Moffatt's Glasgow Maggie. Messrs Wilson and Sawtell—£2 12s 6d for the best Heifer calved since July, 1872—Mr Bluett's Daphne. Messrs Filzroy and Acland— £3 3s for the best Shearing—£2 2s for Ist prize, £1 Is for 2nd—lst prize, P. Tweedy; 2nd, R. Maddock. Mr John Smith—£2 2s for the best Pen of Breeding Kwes—Mr Hall. Edward Jollie, Esq.—£2 12s 6d for the best draught mare on the ground—Mr J. Boag't* Miss Brodie.