OAMARU SHOW.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 450, 23 November 1875, Page 3

OAMARU SHOW.

We take the following report of this show from the Otago Daily Times :

First Day—November 18.

The twelfth annual exhibition of the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association commenced this morning. The weather was most unpropitious. After several days of summer heat, with wind from the northeast, early this morning it chopped round to south-east, bringing with it a downfall of rain, rendering the newly-formed streets and the approaches to the show yard almost impassable, and fears were entertained that this circumstance wonld ensure a failure. Such has not resulted. Although the number of visitors was below expectation, the exhibits were fully up to the mark, and the show, despite adverse circumstances, as far as it has gone, has been a success ; in fact, as a whole, it may rank as the best of the twelve shows held in Oamaru. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather at noon, there could not have been less than 1400 visitors. The Caledonian band was in attendance, and all present appeared pleased with the improvement in quality and quantity of the exhibits. The classes commanding particular notice were farm produce and poultry. la these classes there was a marked improvement on previous years. The number of competitors and the amount of exhibits were large. The color ial product booth, which has hitherto been among the least attractive at an agricultural show, now has become a matter of marked interest. The butter, cheese, ham, and bacon exhibits exceed in quantity and quality all previous produc tions. In addition to this there was a new feature in this class which excited much admiration —viz, an ornament arranged of native grown seeds of every imaginable description. Healthy bunches of young Australian, kangaroo, Peruvian, and other foreign grasses that could with success be cultivated in this district, and which Mr John Falconer, the exhibitor, has fairly demonstrated that the tap root grasses of Australia and Peru can be advantageously grown in New Zealand. The poultry pens were numerous —far in excess of any previous show. There was scarcely a breed that was not exhibited, from the gamecock to the smallest bantam. The muster of cattle exceeded in number previous exhibitions, and there was unquestionably a superior lot of shorthorns. In this class there was but little competition, the Hon Mr Holmes taking first prize with his locally bred white bull, Don Carlos, and second poize by the recently imported bull Prince Kilerby, and the first and second prizes for yearlings with bis five months old bulls, Earl Ducie and Warlaby. For shorthorned cows there were nine exhibits, Mr Holmes taking first prizes with Grace No 3; Mr Craig, 2nd prize, with Otago Jessamine ; and Hon M. Holmes, 3rd, who also took the cup as the largest prizetaker. In class D, Ayrshire class, there was a numerous and keen competition, Mr Craig’s Punch Bowl taking the cup as the largest prizetaker, with 14 points. Bull any age : H, Schluter, Ist; Fleming and Hedley, 2nd; Colin Campbell, 3rd. Cow 3 years and up : Fleming and Hedley, Ist; William Craig, 2nd. Cow and the offspring: William Craig, Ist; Peter Orr, 2nd. Best animal in the yard—Mr H, Schluter. In general cattle there has been a good show and keen contest for the cup, which fell to Duncan and M'Gregor. For the best dairy cow of any brand : Fleming and Hedley, Ist and 2nd, taking also Mr George Young’s private prize. In merino sheep, the chief exhibitors were John M‘Lean, and Borton and M‘Master. For ram, 4-tooth, J. M‘Lean Ist, and 2nd Borton and M'Master. Ewes, 4-tooth, J M‘Lean, Ist, 2nd, and 3rd. For best ram and best ewe, J. M‘Lean. The cup was taken by J. M‘Lean. In long wools there was a very fine display, the Leicesters being particularly fine, the cup falling again this year again to Gillies and Street, they also taking the champion gold medal for the best ifcm and best ewe. In Lincolns, the cup fell o E. Menlove, he also getting the gold medals for the best ram and best ewe. In ftomney Marsh, the principal exhibitor was ilr Holmes, who took gold medals for the best ram and best ewe, as also the cup.

i,ui,9umeoi lucu.M [uiZ iB icn lo me urm ot Jack, Steel, and Hendry; and some of the section keenly conte ted the cup for dairy produce, which was awarded to Miss Janet Scott. There was a large number of exhibits and close competition in all classes except cheese.

Towards noon the weather cleared up and every one seemed to enjoy the proceedings. Strangers from Canterbury and elsewhere were pleased with the exhibition of improvement in stock. It is hoped the weather will be fine to-morrow for the grand show of horses that is to take place. The town is crowded with visitors. Second Day—November 19.

The second day of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Show has not, as far as the weather is concerned, been an improvement on yesterday. The morning was cloudy, dismal, and suspicious, and up to long after noon a heavy downfall of rain was expected. This did not eventuate ; but the day was cold, showery, and uninviting to visitors. Still there was a great assemblage, over 2500 being present between the hours of two and five o’clock, and the day, despite the drawbacks, was t' oroughly enjoyed. The horse stock exhibits were numerous, exceeding previous years, and universally acknowledged to be of the first class. The young draught stock was esp3cially commended, and pronounced by the visitors to be the best lot, taken as a whole, ever exhibited in New Zealand, and it was questionable if any association in the Australias could show against them. In class B, thoroughbred, the entries were limited, but the stock shown was such as would command notice in any country. The hacks (class 0), four were entered, each of considerable merit. The jumping was good, and the animals as a whole a splendid lot. The ladies’ horses were in numbers, and did credit to their fair riders ; in fact the collection of horses was, as far as breeding, blood, and training, unsurpassable in excellency. The following were the prize-takers in the various classes: —Draught horses (entires), 8 entires ; Young Emperor, owner, Mr Murchison, Ist prize; Sir William Wallace, Fleming and Hedley, 2nd; Prince Imperial, Thomas Meek, 3rd. In the three year-olds, Mr Morrison’s Young Imperial took first prize, Mr Menlove’s the second. No third was given in the class. Two-year-olds —The Ist was awarded to Fleming and Hedley’s Morley’s Fancy; the 2nd to Mr M’Naughton, and 3rd to Mr R. Jackson. For yearlings—--Ist, A. M'Naughton; 2nd, Fleming and Hedley; 3rd, Andrew Crystal. Brood mares in foal—lst, B. Menlove; 2nd, E. Menlove; 3rd, Fleming and Hedley. Dry mares—lst, E. Menlove; 2nd, Fleming and Hedley; 3rd, James M’Kerrow. Three-year-old fillies — Ist, Fleming and Hedley; 2nd, B. Menlove; 3rd, Thomas Rainforth. Filly, two-year-old —lst, John Duncan; 2nd,Thomas Dune in; 3rd, T. Stevenson. Pilly, one-year-old Fleming and Hedley; 2nd; W. Meek; 3rd, T. Rainforth, Geldings, three-year-old : Ist, Fleming and Hedley ; 2nd, James Little ; 3rd, E. Menlove. Geldings of any age ; Ist, Duncan and M‘Gregor ; 2nd, Fleming and Hedley ; 3rd, Fleming and Hedley, commended. Pair of mares or geldings, for work; Ist, E. Menlove ; 2nd, Fleming and Hedley ; 3rd, J. M'Keon, Mare with two of her progeny: Ist, Fleming and Hedley; 2nd, E, Menlove ; no third prize was given. Best mare or filly in the yard : Ist, E. Menlove. Several extra prizes were awarded in this class, the 3rd falling to Fleming and Hedley, the 2nd to Henry Allen, and the Ist to W. Craig. Best draught filly foal: Ist, A. Aikenhead : 2nd, R. Jackson. Thoroughbred entires : Ist, A. M‘Kay’sCroydon; 2nd, Mr Patterson’s Pertobe ; 3rd, Swanson and Warburton’s Topthorn. Broodmares: Ist, A. M’Donald; 2nd, Fleming and Hedley. Dry mares : Ist, A. Patterson ; 2nd. J. Peattie. Two-year old filly or colt : Ist, W. Meek ; 2nd, P. Orr. Yearling colt or filly : Ist, H. Honor ; 2nd, J. Macfarlane. Hacks : Ist, H. H. Coggins ; 2nd, Dr Watt. Leaping hacks : Ist, Hon R. Campbell ; 2nd, Swanston and Warburton. Ladies’hacks : Ist, H. H. Coggins ; 2nd, J. Spencer; 3rd, Nichols. Weight-carrying hacks : Ist prize, James Spencer ; 2nd, A. Paterson; 3rd, Hon R. Campbell. Best pony : Ist prize, John Kidd; 2nd, Andrew Reid. Light harness horses : Ist prize, A. Paterson ; 2nd, Williams and Bentley ; 3rd, J. Little. Horses for express or saddle : Ist piize, A. Paterson ; 2nd, Williams and Bentley ; 3rd, J. Little. Pair buggy horses: Fleming and Hedley, who also take the cup as largest prize takers in draught horses, Notwithstanding the extreme inclemency of the weather, the Show has been a success.