THE SHOW.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXIII, Issue 7370, 18 November 1898, Page 2

THE SHOW.

NORTH OTA GO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

President: J. Mitchell, Esq.; vice-presi-dent! : W. Gardiner, Jan., Esq. ; hon. treasurer: W. Milne, Esq. ; general committee: J. S. Holmes, D. Borrie, Thomas Little, A, Murdoch, J. Macpherson, G. Brownlee, JE. Menlove, T. Y. Duncan, W; Cowan, P. Orr, G. Ledingham, 0. B. Taylor, A. Thomson, W. W. Wylie, J. Buckley, J. Johnston, John Donaldson, G. Livingston, D. M'Gregor, J. Henderson, J. Wil'iams, M. Morton, R. Baird, W. Gardiner, Sen. ; secretary : John Church ; auditors : G. R. Hislop and R. C. Skeet. FIRST DAY. The shower of rain which fell about midday yesterday cheeked the Inflow of visitors to the Show which usually sets in between one and two o'clock on the afternoon of the first day. Consequently, when writing in the early afternoon - the attendance was not up to the average, as was made clear by the absence of the usual sea of faces round the ring during the jumping contests. Later on, however, the attendance picked up considerably, the ladies mustering in strong force, and the general result was that the takings at the gate showed an advance of. about Ll4 over those of the previous year. It was, however, noticeable that country ! residents were not in such strong force- as has been seen on the first days of former shows, and it is becoming strongly apparent that they are getting into the habit of reserving themselves for the second day: The judging, which wa3 not commenced until considerably after the appointed time, was very slow in the ring classes —the horses and cattle—the judges expending a good deal of time and consideration upon the discharge of their important work. The result was that it was well after six o'clock before the last of the horses had been judged, and before the end was reached the ground had been pretty well depleted of spectators. The judging generally appeared to give satisfaction, though some of the awards were adversely criticised by some who are recognised as authorities and some who have not yet reached distinction in that direction. Except light falls of rain and one attempt at a hail shower, the weather was pleasant and the full supply of good music provided by the Garrison Band, under Leader M'Leod, made things very enjoyable, the only thing to mar the pleasure being the painful aceident 'recorded in our last issue. The Stewards worked well and were very obliging, and Mr Church, the methodical Secretary, who is always in great; form at the annual shows, had everything in good working order.

Hobses. HACKS, HTJNTBBS, AND PONIES.

Yesterday the exigencies of the press necessitated our breaking off in the middle of our comments upon this section of the show. Resuming at the point where we left off we have to record that the eight hacks ridden by ladies made a good display, all the aDimals being good, and set off by the manner in which tbey were ridden. The first prize went to a fine bay gelding shown by Mr J. O'Brien and ridden by Miss Orr, the second to Mr A. Blair's entry ridden by Miss Auld, and thp third to Mr J. Hedley's X Rays, ridden by Miss Hedley. Miss Auld was awarded the prize for the best horsewoman. Bight fine weight-carrying hacks, 13 stone and upwards, were shown, and of these Mr J. Ross' Mexico, a grand beast equal to any burden on a long journey was placed first, the other places being filled the Land Company's exhibits. There was a splendid ring of fourteen weight-carrying hacks up to 13 stone, and in this fine class Mr J. Hedley's Blackbird, the winner of many first prizes in past two years, was again selected for the highest award. The Land Company provided the second prizetaker, and Mr Harris the third. The Mounted Rifles' horses, of which there was a good ring, were well suited for the purpose. Mr Hedley's Blackbird once more scored, Mr Meek's Laddie being second, and Mr R. Gillies' entry third. For cobs Mr Harris provided the first and third, Captain Teschemaker's Mag separating the pair. Only three ponies over 13 hands were shown. M r Percy Burburv's t-' aki being the chosen one, with Mr J. )?. Miles' Bobby second. Of ponies between 12 and 13 hands there were four, order of merit determined being—Mr J. Hedley's Black Tommy, Mr W. J. Hill's ! Jack, and Miss Olive Cooke's Pet. Four ponies under 12 hands came forward, and Mr T. Harrison's Lord Onslow was placed first, with Miss Edith Gray's Fancy second, and Mr Arthur Milne's Perriwinkle third. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. There was a good Bhow of light harness horses, and in most of the classes there was a keen competition. The New Zealand and Australian Land Company were the largest exhibitor and secured most of the prizes, and by that means secured tbe Cup for the largest prize-taker in the whole of the light horse sections, including hacks, hunters, ponies, and light harness porses. Taking the light harness horses as a whole they were sound, useful, and good-looking lot. Outside of the Land Company, the most successful exhibitors were Messrs J. Hedley, J. F. Mitchell, G. Livingstone, QJ. Hall, T. C. Harrison, and Dr Douglas. The following iB the prize list for the first day of the show : PRIZE LIST. Hobshs. THOROOGHBRSD, Judges : J. M'Ghie, Dunedin ; Alex. Boyle, Christchurch. Stewards : Messrs Gardiner (jun.), J. Buckley, W. W. Wylie. Prizes : A piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 7 guineas will be given to the largest prize-taker ; a gold medal value 3 guineas to the best entire horse 3 years and upwards. Silver and bronze medals in other sections. Entire horse, 3 years and upwards, 2 entries—John Henderson, Euroclydon, bred by Hon. G. M'Lean, Warrington; sire, Gorton; dam, Lady Gertrude, 1; John Watt, Cajolery. 2 Dry mare, 2 entries—John Carte:-, Ma Belle, 4 years old; sire, St. Clair; dam. Tangi Mai 3; St. Clair, by Musket (imp), dam Tangi Formosa (imp), 1; J. R, Sewell, Miss Otley; sire, fSt. George; dam, Aura, 2 HACKS, HtJNEBBS, AND PONIES. Judges: J M'Ghie, Dunedin; A'ex. Boyle,. Christchurch. Stewards ; Messrs Gm diner (jun.), J. Buckley, W. W. Wylie. Prizes : A piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 10 guineas, will be given to the largest prize-taker in classes 3 and 4. A gold medal to the value of 3 guineas will be given to the best Haokney Stallion ; a gold medal to th 6 value of 3 guineas will be given to the beat Carriage Stallion. Silver and bronze medals in the other sections (Weight of rider to mean with- or without dead 1 ... weight).. ;

Hackney stallion, 2 entries—H. Goodall, Weinachten, 1; J. O'Brien, Young Pinole Patchen, 2 Carriage stallion, 4 entries—John Henderson, Emerson, (standard bred); aire, Berlin (imp); dam, Queen K'mma (imp), standard bred, 1 ; EL Goodall, Weinaohten, 2; F. Henry, Boomerang, 3 Colt, gelding, or filly, 1 year old, 2 entries —Dora Milne, filly ioaled November, 1897, I Colt, gelding, or filly, 2 years old, 2 entries—J. Carter, 1; J, Miller, Dolly, 2 Colt ? gelding, or filly, 3 years old, 3 entries—F. Henry, Boomerang, I; John Henderson, North wood; sire, Emerson; dam, Black Bell, 2; Mitchell Bros., black, Neil, 3 ' Hacks to jump 3ft 6in (11 stone), 9 entries —Land Company, blk g, Darkie, 1; Allan S. Orbell, Colonel, 2 ; Allan S. Orbell, Captain, 3 ; William A. Gardiner, Windsor, c | Hack, highest jump (11 stone), 6 entries— William A. Gardiner, Windsor, 1; Land Company, Darkie, 2 Lady's hack (to be ridden by a lady), 9 entries—J. O'Brien 1, J. Hedley 2, A Blair 3 Weight-carrying hack (weight of rider to be 13 stone upwards), 8 entries—Jas. Ross 1, Land Company 2 and 3 Hack' best fitted to carry from 11 to 13 stone, 18 entries—J. Hedley 1, Land Company 2, E. Harris 3 Mounted Rifle horse (mare or gelding) between ,14£ and 15£ hands, to be ridden.in uniform* and up to 14 stone, white or light grey color not eligible, 11 entries J. Hedley 1; W. Meek 2, R, Gillies 3 ]. Cob over 14 hands and not overls hands, S entries—E.flarris 1, Capt. F?3L. Teschemaker 2, E, Harria 3]

Pony (mare and gelding) over 13 hands and not over 14 hands, 3 entries—Percy Bnrbury 1, J. F. Miles 2, J. O'Brien 3 Pony (mare or gelding) 12 hinds and not over 13 hands, 4 entries—James Hedley 1, W. J, Hill 2, Miss Olive Cooke 3 Pony (mare or gelding) 12 hands or nnder, 4 entries —Thomas Harrison 1, Miss Edith Grey 2, Arthur Milne 3 LIGHT HARNESS HOBSES. Judges: Hugh Craig, Lawrence; James Duthie, Dunedin. . Stewards : Messrs Gardiner, Williams, and Wylie. Prizes—A piece of plate (or cash) to the ' value of 10 guineas will be given to the largest prize-taker in classes 3 and 4. Silver and bronze medals in other sections.

Horse or mare suitable for light spring cart with vehicle attached, 4 entries Land Company 1, Mitchell Bros. 2, Captain F. L. Teschemaber 3 Cob not exceeding 15& hands, with twowheeled vehicle, 10 entries—J. Hedley 1, Land Company 2 and 3 Pair of buggy mares, with vehicle attached, 1 entry—Land Company 1 Buggy horse or mare, with vehicle attached, 10 entries—J. F. Mitchell 1, Dr Douglas 2, E. Menlove 3 Dog-cart horse, 16 hands high, with dogcart attached, 8 entries George Livingstone 1, T. C. Harrison 2, Jas. F. Mitchell 3 Tandem team, with vehicle attached, 3 entries— Land Company 1, J. O'Brien 2, Edward Harris 3

Pair of Ponies, 14 hands or under, with vehicle attached, 1 entry—Thomas Hall 1

CATTLE. AYB9HIRHS.

Judges: James Holmes, Wyndham; John Laidlaw, Woodlands. Stewards: Messrs Taylor, Johnston, and Ledingham. Prizes: In this class a piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 15 guineas, will be given to the largest prizetaker ; for the best cow or heifer a gold medal of 3 guineas ; and for the best bull in yard a gold medal of 3 guineas. Silver and bronze medals in other sections.

Qow in milk, 5 entries—Rogerson and Fleming, Beauty of Chetnole 1 ; William Oowan, Sylvia, 2 ; William Cowan, Annie, 3 Dry Cow in calf, 5 entries—Rogerson and Fleming, Young Birthday of Chetnole 1, Wm. Cowan, Princess Louise 2, Rogerson and Fleming, Alice Hawthorn of Chetnole 3 Cow or Heifer bred by exhibitor, 5 entries—Wm. Cowan, Princess Victoria 1, Rogerson and Fleming, Young Birthday 2, Beauty I 3

Heifer, 3 years old, in milk, 4 entries— Wm. Cowan, Princesss Victoria 1, Alice 2, Heather Eell If 3

Heifer, 3 yeara old, in calk, 4 entries Rogerson and Fleming, Flower II 1, Wm. Cowan, Adeline 2, fivu 3

[ • Heifer, 2 years old, in milk or in calf, 5 - entries -Rogerson and Fleming, Primrose 1, Daisy 2, Wm Cowan, Adeia 3 Heifer, 2 years old, dry or not in calf. 8 entries—Kogerson and Fleming, Beauty 111. of Chetnole 1, J. Williams, Fairy Maid 2, Rogerson and Fleming, May Queen 111. of Chetnole 3

Heifer, 1 year old, 8 entries—K ogerson and Fleming, Beauty IV; of Chetnole 1, Jean I. of Chetnole 2, Princess 11. of Chetnole 3

Cow, with two of her progeny, 4 entries— Rogerson and Fleming, Beauty of Chetnole, with Beauty 111. and IV. 1, Wm. Cowan, Princess 11., with Princess Louise and Princess Victoria 2, Annie, with Adeline and Adela 3

Beeb Cow or Heifer in the yard, 2 entries—Rogerson and Fleming, Beauty 1 Bull, 3 years old and upwards, 4 entries— Rogerson and Fleming, Our Jack of Chetnole, 1; Rogerson and Fleming, Duke of Argyle of Chetnole, 2; John Donaldson, Fergus, 3 Bull 2 years old, 2 entries—Rogerßon and Fleming, Rantin' Rovin' Robin of Chetnole, 1; R. Baird, Bollerigiech, 2 Bull, 1 year old, 6 entries—Rogerson and Fleming, Kitchener of Chetnole, 1 ; J. Williams, Lord Kitchener, 2; W. Cowan, King Robert 11. 3 Best bull in the yard, 3 entries—Rogerson and Fleming, Our Jack of Chetnole ALDBBNEYS. Judge : F. Helyer, Dnnedin. Stewards: Wm. Gardiner (sen.) and G. Brownlee. Prizes: In this class a piece of plate (or cash) of tbe value of 7 guineas, will be given to the largest prize-taker; best cow or heifer a gold medal value 2 guineas; best bull a gold medal value 2 guineas. Silver and bronze medals in other sections. Cow in milk, 1 entry—R. Baird 1 Cow in calf, 1 entry—R. Baird 1 Cow or heifer bred by exhibitor, 1 entry— R. Baird 1 Heifer, 1 year old, 1 entry—R. Baird 1 Cow with two of her progeny, 1 entry— R. Baird 1 Best cow or heifer in the yard, 1 entry— R. Baird 1 Bull, 3 years and upwards, 1 entry—R. Baird 1 Bull, 1 year old, 1 entry—R. Baird 1 Best bull in the yard, 1 entry—R. Baird 1 GENEBAL CATTLE. Judges: James Holmes, Wyndham ; John Laidlaw, Woodlands. Stewards —Messrs Taylor, Johnston, and Ledingham. Prizes: In this class silver and bronze medals in all the sections. Cow in milk, 1 entry—P. Orr 1 Cottager's cow (for exhibitors nob owning or occupying more than 10 acres of ground), 1 entry—P. Orr 1 FAT CATTI/H. Judge: John Hedley, Timaru. Stewards : Messrs M'Pherson and Henderson. Prizes: In this class silver and bronze medals in all the sections. Pair of fat bullocks, over 3 years old, 1 entry—Land Company 1 Pair of fat cows or heifers, over 3 years old, 1 entry—Land Company 1 Best bullock, cow, or heifer (champion), 1 entry—Land Company 1

Sheep. FINE-COMBING MBBINOS. Judge : John Elliott, Gladbrook. Steward : E. Menlove.

Prizes: In this Class Silver and Bronze Medals in all the Sections. For Classes 11 and 12 the largest prizetaker will get a piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 10 guineas. ' Ram, 30 months and over, 1 entry—A. A. M'Master 1

Ram, 18 months and nnder 30 months, 2 entries—John Reid 1 and 2

Ram, under 18 monlhs, 1 entry—John Reid 1

Two rams, under 18 months, 1 entry— John Beid 1

Ewe, over 18 months (in milk, and with lamb at foot), 3 entries—John Reid 1 and 2, Frank H. Smith 3

Ewe, dry, over 18 months and under 30 months, 4 entries—Frank H. Smith 1 and 2, John Beid 3

Two ewes, under 18 months, 2 entries— John Beid 1, Frank H. Smith 2 Best ram in the yard, 2 entries—John Reid 1

Best ewe in the yard, 2 entries—John Reid 1

STRONG COMBING MERINOS. Judge: John Elliott, G'adbrook, Steward : E. Menlove.

Prizes: In this class silver and bronze medals in all the sections. For largest prize-taker in classes 11 and 12 a cup (or cash) to the value of 10 guineas will be given. Bam, 30 months and over, 2 entries—W. Gardiner 1 and 2

Bam, 18 months and under 30 months, 5 entries—W. Gardiner 1, A, A. M'Master 2 and 3 Bam, under 18 months, 3 entries —A A. M'Master 1 and 2, Frank H. Smith 3 Two jcams, under 18 months, 2 entries— A, A. M'Master 1 and 2

Ewe, over 18 months, in milk and with lamb at foot, 7 entries—Wm. Gardiner 1, 2, and 3

Ewe, dry, over 18 months and under 30 months, 7 entries—A. A. M'Master 1, Wm. Gardiner 2 and 3.

. Ewe, under 18 months, 3 entries—Wm. Gardiner 1, Frank H. Smith 2, Wm. Gardiner 3

Two ewes, under 18 months, 3 entries— Frank H. Fmith 1, Wm. Gardiner 2 and 3 Best ram in the yard, 2 entries—Wm. Gardiner 1 '

Best ewe in the yard, 3 entries—Wm. Gardiner!

BOEDER LEICBSTEBB, Judge : B. Grieve, Waianawa. Stewards : Messrs Livingstone and ®homS [son. . .

Prizes: In this class a piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 10 guineas will be given to the largest prize-taker; for the best ram in the yard a gold medal value ■ 3 guineas; for the best ewe in the yard a gold medal value 2 guineas. Silver and bronze medals in other sections. Ham, 30 months and over, 4 entriesLittle Bros. 1, J. S. Holmes 2 and 3 Bam, IS months and under 30 months, 4 entries—Little Bros 1 and 2, J. S. Holmes 3 Bam, under 18 months—Little Bros 1, 2, and 3 Two rams, under 18 months, 5 entries— Little-Bros. 1, 2 and 3 Ewe, over 18 months (in milk and with lamb at foot), 3 entries—Little Bros. 1 and 3, J. S. Holmes 2 Two ewes, over 18 months (in milk and with lamba at foot), 3 entries—Little Bros. 1, J. S. Holmes 2, and 3 Ewe., under, 18 months, 4 entries—Little Bros. 1 and 2, J. & Holmes 3 Two ewes, under 18 months, 4 entries Little Bros. 1 and 3, J: S. Holmes 2 Best ram in the yard, 2 entries—Lifctlo Bros. 1 Best ewe in the yard, 2 entries—Little Bros. 1

ENGLISH LEIOHSBEBS. Judge : Mr Bonifant, Ashburton. Steward : T. Little.

Prizes: In this class the largest prize-taker will get a piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 10 guineas ; for the best ram in the yard a gold medal valued 3 guineas; and a gold medal to the value of 3 guineas to the best owe. Silver and bronze medals in all other sections. Bam, 30 months and over, 1 entry— Donald Grant 1

Bam, 18 months and under 30 months, 3 entries—Donald Grant 1 and 3, C. Reid 2, Bam, under 18 months, 2 entries—Donald Grant 1 and 2

Two rams, under 18 months, 1 entryDonald Grant 1

Ewe, over i 8 months (in milk and with lamb at foot), 2 entires—Donald Grant 1 and 2

Two ewes, over 18 montha (in milk and with lambs at foot), 1 entry—Donald Grant 1 Ewe, under 18 months, 2 entries—Donald Grant 1 and 2

Two ewes, under 18 months, 1 entry— Donald Grant 1

Best ram in the yard, 1 entry—Donald Grant 1

Best ewe in the yard, 1 entry—Donald Grant 1

LINCOLNS. Judge : H. Ford, Tinwald

Stewards : Messrs R. Baird and M'Gregor. Prizes: In this class a piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 15 guineas will be given to the largest prizetaker ; a gold medal, of the value of 3 guineas, to the best ram; and a gold medal of the value of 2 guineas for the best ewo. Silver and bronze medals in the other sections. Ram, 30 months and over, 7 entries Land Company 1 and 3, J. S. Holmes 2, h c, and c

Bam, 18 months and under 30 months, 6 entries— Land Company 1 and 3, J. S. Holmeß 2, John Reid v h c and c Ram, under 18 months, 7. entries—Land Company 1, J. S. Holmes 2 and c, John Reid 3 and h c

Two Rams, under 18 months, 4 entries— Land Company 1, J. 8. Holmes 2 and 3, John Reid c Ewe, over 18 months (in milk with lamb at foot), 5 entries—Land Company 1 and 2, J. S. Holmes 3 and c, John Reid v h c Two ewes, over 18 months (in milk with lambs at foot), 4 entries—Land Company 1, John Reid 2 and c, J. S Holmes 3 Ewe, under 18 months, 7 entries—Land Company 1 and 3, J. S. Holmes 2 and c, John Reid v h c

Two ewes, under 18 months, 4 entriesLand Company 1, J. S. Holmes 2 and 3 r John Reid v h c

Best ram in the yard, 3 entries—Land Company 1 Best ewe in the yard, 3 entries—Landl Company 1

BOMNBr MABSH. Judge : H. Fulton, Taieri. Steward: John Donaldson.

Prizes: In this class silver and bronze medals in all the sections.

Ram, 18 months and over, 2 entries—John Reid 1 and 2

Kam, under 18 mouths, 2 entries—John Reid 1 and 2

Two rams, under 18 months, 2 entriesJohn Reid 1 and 2

Ewe, over 18 months (in milk, and with lamb at foot), 2 entries—John Bold 1 and 2 Ewe, under 18 months, 2 entries—John Reid 1 and 2

Two ewes, under 18 months, 2 entries— John Reid 1 and 2

SHROPSHIRE DOWNS. Judge : W. Grant, Timaru. Steward—M. Morton.

Prizes : In this class silver and bronze medals in all the sections. For largest prizetaker in classes 17 and 18 a cup (or cash) to the value of 7 guineas will be given. Ram, over 18 months, 2 entries—Aitken and Seth-Smith 1 and 2

Ram, under 18 months, 3 entries—Aitken and Seth-Smith 1, 2, and 3 Two rams under 18 months, 2 entries— Aitken and Seth-Smith 1 and 2

Ewe, under 18 months, 2 entries—Aitken and Seth-Smith 1 and 2

Two ewes, under 18 months, 2 entries— Aitken and Seth-Smith 1 and 2

Pest Ram in the yard, 1 entry—Aitken and Seth-Smith 1 Best Ewe in the yard, 1 entry—Aitken and Seth-Smith 1 SHORN SHBHP. Judge : R. Grieve, Waianawa. Stewards : Messrs Livingstone and (Thomson. Prizes: In this class silver and bronze medals in all the sections. Two rams of any long-woollod breed (preference given to perfection of carcase), 1 entry—Little Bros. 1 VAX SHBHP. Judge : W. Grant, Timaru. Steward: M. Morton. Prizes: In this class silver and bronze medals in all the sections. A piece of (or cash) to the value of 5 guineas will be given to the largest prize-taker in this Class and in Class 10, Fat Cattle, together.

Ten Crossbred Wethers (shorn), weight and quality to be considered, 2 entries Land Company 1 and 2 Ten Wethers, suitable for refrigerating purposes, weight not to exceed 701b, to be shown in the wool, 3 entries—Land Company 1, ffm. Gardiner, jun., 2 Ten Wethers, suitable for refrigerating purposes, weight not to exceed 701b, shorn. 2 entries—Land Company 1 and 2 Ten Lambs, quality and weight to be considered, not to exceed 451ba, 3 entries Clark Bros. 1, W. Milne 2 Pigs. Judge: Norman Lane Steward : Wm. Milne. Prizes: In this class silver and bronze medals in all sections. • v ow any other breed, 1 entry—J. Belcher 1 Produce. DAISY PRODUCE. (Made by exhibitors.) Judges : A. Macfarlane, Dunedm ; D. Shaw, Timaru. Prizes: Tn this class piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 10 guineas, will be given to the largest prizetaker ; the second largest prizetaker will get a piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 6 guineas; the third largest prizetaker will get a piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 4 guineas. Silver and bronze medals in other sections, supplemented by valuable prizes from various donors* 21bs Butter, without salt, in half-pound rolls, without any distinguishing marks, 27 \ entries—Mrs Gardiner 1, Miss Mitchell 2, 1 Mrs W. Cowan 3, Miss Mary M'duley 4, Mrs J. B. Taylor 5, Miss Morton 6, Mies Gemmell 7, Mra M'Tainsh 8, Miss Gemmall 9

Two pounds butter, with salt, in halfpound rolls, without any. distinguishing marks, 25 entries—Mrs'Gardiner 1, Miss Mitchell 2, Mrs J. B. Taylor 3, John Bainforth 4, Mrs W. Cowan 5, Miss Mary M'Auley 6 and 8, Mrs Robb 7» Mrs M'Tainsh 9

Ten pounds salted butter, made ajnd cared by exhibitor, and deposited with the Seoro-tar-yjfour weeks before the Show, 20 entries —Miss Mitchell 1, Miss Morton 2, Mrs Dovey 3, Mrs M'Tainsh 4 and 6, Mrs Cowan 5, Mrs W. Macaulay 7 Box of butter, suitable for export (not, jjg, count points for caps), 2 entries—Ef'z Butter Factory 1 and 2J l '

Fancy buteerT'nob "exceeding2lb, without gait, no separate. piecß to be more than threequartern of an'ouncetp-in a dßißj suitable for the table (quality and design equally cdn--gidered, IChentnM'rf-Mra W, ffardmer lj 4, and 5, Miss Gemmell 2, Miss Morton 3 Hv- Cubed Mbats. 011 Judges: A. Macfarlane,-Dunedin; D. Shaw, iJ -Timaro.- . ' •- •• Stewards: Messrs Holmes and Orr. Prizes: In this class silver and bronze medals in all the sections. Two hams, 1 entry—W. Bee 1 [Two hams (smoked), 1 entry—W. Eee 1 (Two sides bacon, 1 entry—W. Bee 1 ; Two Bides bacon (smoked), 1 entry—W. Beel Two rolls bacon, 1 entry—W. Bee 1 Two rolls bacon (smoked), 1 entry—W. Bee 1 Brhad. Judge: D. Shaw, Timaru. Stewards: Messrs Holmes and Orr. Prizes: In this class silver and bronze medals in all the sections. Three home-made loaves, 2 entries—Mrs Johnston 1, Mrs Townsend 2 Six oatmeal cakes, 3 entries—Mrs Townsend 1, Mrs Belcher 2 Six scones, girdles, 7 entries—Mrs Hutchison 1, Mrs Macaulay 2, Miss M. Gray 3 Six scones, oven, 6 entries—Mrs Townsend 1. Mrs Hutchison 2, Mrs W. Macaulay 3, Mrs Belcher 4 Implements, Award Committee: D. Borrie, J. S. Holmes, Macpherson, Morton, and Wylie. Prizes : In this class prizes may be givea for any new invention, or any decided improvement on existing implements, etc., if considered by the Award Committee to be of sufficient importance and merit. Honorary certificates will be awarded for excellence. Darling and Milne, disc plough—CertifiWalter A. Wood Company (per N.ZL. and M.A. C 0..) Farmers' Favorite Grain Drill—Certificate

John Cunningham, Jubilee pony cartCertificate John Cunningham, dog-cart with ball bearings—Certificate. F. B. Manning, per Marshall and Jones (0. W. Cooke, agent), traction engine— Certificate.

Reid and Gray " New Zealander " 13-inch portable chaficntter and double bagger with screw press and automatic reversing gear on bagger—Certificate Booth, .Macdonald and Co. (per. C. W. Cooke) force feed broadcast sower—Certificate

Booth, Macdonald and Co. (per C. W. Cooke), lime spreader —Certificate. Massey-Harris Co. (per C. W. Cooke), «• Stump Jump" grain and fertiliser drill with cultivator attachment —Certificate Morrow, Bassett and Co. (per Fleming and Hedley), combined drill—Certificate Morrow, Bassett and Co. (per Fleming and Hedley), Sapwell's patent turnip and manure drill, double row—Certificate P. and D. Duncan, spring tine patent cultivator, with seed box—Certificate Andrews and Bevan, No. 6 Canterbury chaifcutter and bagger, with improved feed rod and extra high wheels —Certificate Henry Miller, sliding seat pony cart— Certificate Nimmo and Blair, riding harrow and cultivator, with flrill plough attachment Certificate

Graik. Judge : J. C. Gow, Palmerston. Steward: J. Williams.

Prizes: In this class silver and bronze medals in all sections. A piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 10 guineas will be given to the largest prize-taker. Four bushels wheat (velvet), 1 entry— Land Company 1 Four bushels wheat (tuscan, etc.), 1 entry —Land Company 1 Four bushels wheat, any variety, 2 entries —Land Company 1 and champion Four bushels long oats (Danish), 1 entry — Land Company 1 Four bushels oats, 1 entry—Land Company 1 and champion

Seeds. Judge: A. Murdoch. Steward: J. Williams.

Prizes—ln this class silver and bronze

medals in all the sections. Perennial ryegrass, 1 entry—Kimmo-ai|d Blair 1 Italian ryegrass, 1 entry—Nimmo and Blair 1 Cocksfoot, 1 entry—Nimmo and Blair 1 Collection of colonial-grown grass seeds, 1 entry—Nimmo and Blair 1 Collection of agricultural. seeds, 1 entry —Nimmo and Blair. 1 Dogs. Judge : B. Grieve, Waianawa. Stewards : Messrs Livingstone and Thomson. Prizes: Bil V e r .ons, 2a 6d; Cb»®~f the sections. N; Co ' The Celebrated 1 th B. ' Mip and Flo~t-i ana z Collie, smooth, 2 entries—Little Bros., Bock, 1 Terrier, roagb, 1 entry—Peter M Donald, IFoby 1 Fox Terrier, 1 entry—George M Kenzie, Floxie 1 Cups axv Pieces op Plata. A. piece of plate, cup, or money to the value of 10 guineas, for the largest prize - taker in Hacks, Hunters, Ponies, and Light Harness Horses—Land Company A piece of plate, cup, or money, to the value of 15 guineas, for the largest prizetaker in Ayrshire cattle Rogerson and Fleming A piece of plate, cup, or money, to the value of 10 guineas, for the largest prizetaker in Merinos—W. Gardiner A piece of plate, cup, or money, to the value of 15 guineas, for the largest prizetaker in Border Leicesters —Little Bros A piece of plate, cup, or money, to the value of 10 guineas, for the largest prizetaker in English'Leicesters —D. Grant A piece of plate, cup, or money, to the value of 15 guineas, for the largest prizetaker in Lincolns—Land Company A piece of plate, cup, or money, to the value «f 7 guineas, for the largest prizetaker in Down Sheep— Aitken and SethSmith A piece of plate, cup, or money, to the value of 10 guineas, for the largest prizetaker in Dairy Produce —Mrs Gardiner A piece of plate, cup, or money, to the value of 6 guineas, for the second largest prizetaker in Dairy Produce—Miss Mitchell A piece of plate, cup, or money, to the value of 4 guineas, for the third largest prizetaker in Dairy Produce—Mies Morton Private Phizes. Messrs Speight and Co., Dunedin, 3 guineas for best carriage stallion —J. Henderson Mr John Buckley, LI la for best hack, to jump 4ft—Land Company Jar John Buckley, Ll Is for highest hack jump—W. A. Gardiner Mr W. Gardiner (vice-president), LI Is for best ladies' hack—"J. O'Brien Mr W. Gardiner (vice-president), LI Is for best weight-carrying hack—J. Boss Mr William Waddell, clothier, LI Is for best weight-carrying hack—J. Bora Mr John Buckley, LI 1b for best Mounted Bifie horse—J. Hedley Messrs Hodge and Jones, saddlers, doubJereined bridle, value 255, for best Mounted Rifle horse—J. Hedley*: Mr W. Gardiner (vice-president), LI Is for beat buggy horse or mare —J. F. Mitchell

Messrs Meikle and Co., batchers, LI 1b for crossbred wethers —Laud Company Mr 3. Mitchell (president), L2 2a for best fresh butter—Mrs W- Gardiner

Mr J. Macdonaild, draper, LI la for test freah. butter—Mrs W. Gardiner Messrs Brown and Co., drapers, offer an nmbrella, value 10s 6d, for second best fresh batter—Miss Mitchell

Mrs M. Mnhan, one dozen photos for the second best fresh bntter—Miss Mitchell Mrs E. White, grower, tin wine biscuits value 10s 6d for third best fresh batter—Mrs W. Cowan Messrs James Craig and Co., timber merchants, 10a 6d for fourth best fresh bntter — 'Mim Mary M'Aoley Mr J. President, L2 2s for the beat powdered butter—Mrs W. Gardiner Messrs G. and T. Young, watchmakers, fancy timepiece value 25a, for second best powdered butter—Miss Mitchell Messrs J. Ogilvie and Son, tinsmiths, value 10a 6d for third best powdered butter— Mrs 3. B. Taylor Mr J. Mitchell, President, LI la for best salt butter— Miss Mitchell

Messrs J. Bolleid and Co., drapers, 20s for best salt butter—Miss Mitchell

Messrs B. Mollison and Co-, bootmakers, pair of boots value 15a for second best salt batter—Miss Morton

Mr L. H. Tempero, draper, value of 10s 6d for'third best salt butter —Mrs Dovey Messrs Clayton, Gardiner, and Co., drapers, a lady's umbrella value 10a 6d for best fancy butter—Mrs W. Gardiner : Mr John Moore, furniture dealer, an alarm clock value 10s 6d for second best fancy butter—Miss Gemmell

Mr J E. Hood, jeweller, pair of spectacles, value 10s 6d, for best oatmeal cakes—Mrs Townsend

Messrs M'Donald and M'Diarmid, bootmakers, pair of lady's dress bouts, value 10a 6d, for best oatmeal cakes—Mrs Townsend

New Zealand Clothing Factory, the value of 10s 6d for second best oatmeal cakes— Mr 3 Belcher

Mr J Mo3s, jeweller, trophy value LI Is for girdle scones—Mrs Hutchison Mr R. H. Cathcart, jeweller, the value of 15s for best girdle scones—Mrs Hutchison Messrs Manley and -Dawson, coal merchants, 10s 6d for second best girdle scones —Mrs Macaulay Mr d'. Kennedy, painter, framed pictures value 15s, for second best girdle sconeß Mrs Macanlay Messrs G. Brownlee and Co:, seedsmen, collection' of vegetable seeds, value 10s 6d, for the third best girdle scones—-Miss M. Gray Mr J. H. Milligan, clothier, value 10s 6d for best oven scones—Mrs Townsend Messrs Manley and L'awson, coal merchants, 10s 6d for second best oven scones— Mrs Hutchison Messrs W. and R. Scott, drapers, value of 12s 6d, for third best in oven scones—Mrs Macaulay PEOPLE'S DAY. The weather for the people's day was overcast and threatening, and a few drops of rain fell in the morning, but weather experts, pinning their faith to the wind being in a fair quarter, prophesied that the rain would hold, off, and so it did until a late hour. The afternoon was cloudy and chilly, bnt notwithstanding this large crowds flocked to the Show Ground, the country trains bringing in large numbers of visitors, until at 2.30 the attendance was enormoue, and considerably more tban last year. About 3 o'clock a heavy shower fell. There were a number of visitors on the ground frbin afield, some from as far as the Wairarapa and Wellington districts, ail of whom expressed themselves as well pleased with the Show. The Garrison Band again enlivened„the proceedings with some beantiful music. A couple of side shows—a kinematograph and boxing lady—did a lively business, as did also a troup of strolling musicians. Mr M. Doyle had the luncheon booth, and also dispensed liquid refreshments, while Mr Emslie presided at a fruit and confectionery stall. . Horses. DRAUGHTS. Although there is a falling off in the number of draught horses shown, the quality of the exhibits is undeniably of the highest class. Indeed, we have it on the dictum of those who are entitled to speak with authority that in point of the general excellence of the animals shown the present is the finest show of draught stock ever brought into the Oamaru ring. Bearing in mind that" the Oamaru shows have ever been distinguished for, the grandeur of the draught stock gracing the ring, this is a big thing to say; but those who saw the animals exhibited to day will not feel disposed to dispute the statement. There was not an animal shown that was - not fit for any show ring, even the young stock being an uncommonly good lot, giving promise for the maintenance of the high reputation of the district. In the all-aged class for entire horses of four years and upwards, there were three grand animals, all brought out in the pink of condition. Mr Wm, Gardiner's champion of the past two years, Cedric the Saxon, was again proclaimed the winner 5 Mr D. M'KeDzie's Young Renfrew, a remarkably well-built horse, being placed second, in front of Mr J. S. Holmes' Knight Templar, by Crown Prince—Rowena, and consequently fall brother to the winner. Three three-year-old entires were shown in the ring, and were a fine trio. 'J he Crown Prince blood again prevailed, ilr James Gibson's Earl of Springfield, a fine upstanding horse being awarded the red ticket. Mr A. Balfour's young Herd Laddie was placed second and Mr D. Cox's Lord Salisbury 11. third Of the seven entrants in the class for two-years-old six came forward, and gave the judges no light task, the ring being an exceptionally good one. Everyone of the halfdozen had his admirers, and no doubt ordinary judges had put each one first, but experienced judges put the public right, and the knowing ones had no difficulty in placing Mr W. Gardiner's Recerd Reign first as soon as the lot were paraded. This cow famous colt was not shown last year. He is out of the renowned brood mare Helen M'Gregor, until recently well-known as the property of Mr D. M'Gregor, from whom she was purchased by Mr Gardiner. Sired by the champion Cedric the Second, the colt haß breeding good enough for anything, and we believe that he may be claimed to be the best colt of his age in the southern hemisphere. Mr Mitchell's Present Times was first last year as a yearling, and would have occupied a similar position this year had there been no Record He is an exceptionally grand colt, of great quality and substance ; but Record Reign is heavier, and draughts must have weight. Mr Gar? diner's Gienleary, a peculiar grey, was second lass year to Present Times, and the judges evidently had some difficulty in separating them to-day. Gienleary has great quality and beautiful symmetry, and looked exceedingly well in the gear, but his unpopular color took a point off him. The other three were worthy of high commendation, and any one of them might have been easily first in many a New Zealand show. Only four of the six yearling colts entered same forward, and of these Mr Holmes' son of Herd Laddie and Agate 11, a remarkably good colt, was placed first. Mr Menlove, whom we are glad to welcome back as an exhibitor of draught stock, took the second prize with a good colt, Mr Holmes' second exhibit filling the third place. The mares were, as is usual in Oamaru, a great lob, and equally as usual most of the prizetakers came from the Awamoa stud, rendered famous for the magnificence of its long list of grand brood mares. In the first section—brood mares in foal or with foal at foot—Mr Holmes was the only exhibitor with three grand mares— PrinceßS, Flower, and Garnet—which were placed in the order given. There was a grand ring of seven dry mares, which gave the judges a lot of trouble to place, a long time being spent in reaching a decision. Eventually Mr Holmes' trio—Flora, Miss Donaldson, and Cairngorm 111 were chosen for the three awards in the order named, and Messrs Mitchell Bros.' Queen was highly commended, and M. tT. Reld's Maori received a commended ticket. The only breeder represented in the three-year-old filly class was Mr Holmes, whose Sylvia and Nonsuch were awarded the first and second prizes respectively. Three good two-year-old fillies-were shown, and of these Mr Holmes provided the first and second prize takers, Messrs Mitchell Bros, having to rest content with third Of the four yearling fillies, all very promising youngsters, Mr Holmes claimed two, and secured the first award, ; Mr J. ». Anderson's exhibit being second and Mr J. Burgess third. A solitary "jjihree-year-old gelding was shown, Mr Crniekßhank being the exhibitor, but there was a good ring of geldings of 'any agel and the judges marked their sense of-the merit of the horses shown, selecting no less than five for distinction. Of these firaf'wSrsxlainQd by Mr W. Gardiner, Mr Cruiokshank's being highly commended and: Mr 2 Livingstone's commended. For a pair of gelding Mr Gardiner again scored first, Mr Crniekßhank being second and Mr Livingstone third. The first and second prizes for a pair of dry mares were taken>by Messrs Mitchell Bros, being third. Cattle. SHORTHORN. The sole representative of this breed of cattle 1b Mr Gideon Rutherford's bull Gunster, "a grand beast shown in the class for three-year-olds and upwards, and also entered for the medal for the best bull on the ground. polled ANGUS. The show of Polled Angus is as usual confined to the Totara Estate, the Land Company sending forward a line of their farfamed black cattle, which take first awards in all sections. Tottie, by Jamie of Killara,

is awarded the tickefrfor-beatcow, and a fine two-year-old bull, TJie,Khedive, by Baron Arradonl, .aeeares the ticket among the balls. The only competition was as betw^rfth r e;twb' r yeiar]iDg, heifers, wffiph. the judges. in S&paratlhg.' ' ~ Dogs.

The show ofvdogsris not very impressive, half a dozen rough coUies, a couple of smooth ones,' and-two-terriers comprising .the lot. In the former' section a. nice white and tan dog of Mr Shand's secures the red ticket, and a second exhibit by the same owner is seconds Both dogs are full of quality, acd easily score in a not very strong "c'ass, Messrs Little Bros.' Rock, a good quality smooth collie, is first in hisclasß. Mr Peter M'Donald takes a first- award for rough terrier, and Mr George M'Kenzie one for fox terrier. . Extras.," Messrs Waddell and Co, have'a very fine exhibit of tweeds, mackintoshes, hosiery, rugs, hats, and other tailoring and drapery requisites sristical'y arranged ,in the grain; shed, and these attracted no amount of attention, especially the department devoted t-o ladies, tailoring. The stock includes several noyelties in a -good exhibi-r tion 6f.high-crasfl'goq,dß» •• --. j , , The. - £inj;er jSewMigp. Company show Specimens' of' a their"tr'eadle 'and. n'and machines, whose reputation is now.an'alrnosb universal, household one. k > J"he machines are testifying as to their quality'and their ability to do what is claimed for them by practical work., : - - .■? Mr .W. Bee has a fine .exhibit of cured bacon, : 'liams," et'c.r-flabk'ed "by a mountain of tin's of the various sorts of biscuits manufactured by him. A handsome wedding cake forms the apex of this mountain, while at the base several succulent porkers sleep the everlasting sleep of bacon pigs. Messrs Shand and Co., of the North Otago ; B' ewery, are awarded a first certificate of merit for an exhibition of ale and stout brewed and bottled at the local brewery, which is exceptionally nicely got up. Mr Collis takes a first award for homemade wines. TO-DAY'S PRIZE LIST. Cattle. SHORTHORNS. Judge : Mr John Hedley, Timaru. Stewards : Messrs M'Pherson and Henderson. Prizes: In this class a piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 10 guineas will be given to the largest prizetaker. For the best cow in the yard a gold medal value 2 guineas ; and for the best bull in the yard a gold medal value 2 guineas. Silver and bronze medals in other sections. Bull, 3 years and upwards, 1 entry— Gideon Rutherford, Gunster, 1 Best bull in the yard, 1 entry—Gideon Rutherford, 1 POLTJDD ANGUS. Judge : James Ross, Kartigi. Steward : Mr W. Milne. Prizes : In this class the largest prize-taker will get a piece of plate (or cash) to thi va'ue of 7 guineas. Silver and bronze medals in all sections. Cow in milk or in calf, 1 entry—Land Company, Tottie, 1 Heifer, 2 years old, 1 entry —Land Company, Cupidity, 1 Beifer, 1 year o'd old, 2 entries—Land Company, Banshee, 1 ; Land Company, Chitehas, 2 Best cow or heifer, 1 entry—Land Company, Tottie, 1 Bull, 2 years old, 2 entries —land Company, The Khedive, 1; Land Company, Corsican, 2 Bull, 1 year old, 2 entries—Land Company, Cajoierx, 1; Land Company, Landgrave, 2 Best bull in the yard, 1 entry—Land Company, The Khedive Horses. DRAUGHTS. Judges: John Boag, Leeston; J. Shearer, Ashburton. Stewards: Messrs Borrie, Morton, and Donaldson. Prizes: In this class the largest Prize-taker will get a piece of plate (or cash) to the value of 15 guineas ; best entire horse, 4 years and upwards, a gold medal of the value of 5 guineas, the second best a gold medal of the value of 3 guineas, and the third best a silver medal; the best entire horse, 3 years old, a gold medal of the value of 2 guineas, the second best a silver medal, and the third best a bronze medal; best brood mare (in foal, or with foal at foot), a gold medal of the value of 3 guineas ; best entire horse in the yard, a gold medal of the value of five guineas; and the best mare or filly in the yard a gold medal of the value of three guineas. In the other sections silver and bronze medals will be given.

Entire, 4 years and upwards, 3 entries— W. Gardiner, Cedric the Saxon,, sire. Crown Prince, dam Rowena, 1; D* M'Gregor, Young Renfrew, sire Renfrew Jock, 2; J. S. Holmes', Knight Templar, sire Crown Prince, dam Rowena. 3 - Entire, 3 years old, 3 entries —James f?ibson, Earl of Springfield, 1 ; A, Balfour, Young Serd J.addie, 2 ; David Cox, Lord Salisbury 11., 3 , Entire colt, 2 years old, 7 entries—W. Gardiner, Record Reign, 1 ; Mitchell Bros., Present Time, 2; W. Gardiner, Gienleary, 3 Entire colt, 1 year old, 6 entries—J. S. Holmes 1, E. Menlove 2, J S. Holmes 3 Brood , mare, in foal or with foal at foot, 3 entries—J. S. Holmeß 1, 2 and 3

Dry mare, 4 years and upwards, 6 entries —J. S. Holmes, Flora 1, Miss Donaldson 11. 2,' Cairngorm IH. 3, Mitchell Bros, h c Filly, 3 years old, 2 entries—J. S. Holmes, Sylvia 1, Nonsuch 2 Filly, 2 years old, 3 entries—J. S. Holmes, Blithe 11. 1, bay 2, Mitchell Bros. 3 Filly, 1 year, 4 entries—J. S. Holmes 1, J. S. Anderson 2, J. Burgess 3 Gelding, 3 years old, 1 entry—W. Cruickshank 1

Gelding, any age, 7 entries—William Gardiner, Sam 1, Farmer 2, Bob 3, W. Cruickshank h c, George Livingstone c Pair of Geldings, 3 entries—Wm. Gardiner 1, W. Cruickshank 2, George Livingstone 3

Pair of dry mares, 3' entries—J. §. Holmes 1 and 2, Mitchell Bros. 3