SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

mn-a WATIH? JThis Evening,— HIGH WAI Ml { To . monw Morning 0.37 SUNSBT.-This livening, 0.3(1 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 1-;>1 MOON'S AGK.—First Quarter, Sth, 11,13 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Arßylo, s.s., Norrir, from Mcrolirf Hay Macgregor, s.s., Jonnson, from Whangarci Glenelg, s.s., Stephcnson, from Tauranga Linda Weber, bvigantino, from Hay of Isiands

DEPARTURES.

Sea Broezo, schooner, Sylva, for Russell Kotorua, s.s., Anderson, for Russell

IMPORTS.

Ex Sunbeam, from Oamarn—2,ooo sacks cats.— Adam Laybourn & Co.

Tho sehoonerEndcavour left Lyttelton for this port yesterday.

The a.s Argyle, from Northern ports, brings 10 passengers, 1 tons gum, and 7 head of cattle.

The brie Nairn, barque Catherine Jane, and schooner Gael are all loading sit tho Bay of Islands.

Captain Ross, lato.master of the schooner Cygnet, has boon appointed to command of tho schooner Saxon, which is to sail for Tonga at an early date.

The s.s. Rotorua will return from Russell early on Friday morning, aud proceed South at noon the same day.

Tho brigantlne Ranaom has cleared at the Customs For Mitchell Island (Ellico Group). Sho will take tho following passengers :—Messrs Georeo Dunnctt, Berry, R. P. Washbourne, E. Watt

The s.s. Glonelg left Tauranga at 4.20 p.m. yesterday, and arrived at Auckland at 7.10 a.m. Passengers:—Mr and Mrs Huddle, Miss Lun don. Miss Warbrick, Mrs Kirk, Miss Macauloy, Mm Masters, Mr West, Vine, Young. Allelly, Boucher, Taylor, A. Uilmour. W. Marsh, F. White, Johnson, It. C. Jordan, R. Kirk; Fuller, Macauloy, Jonothan, Brown, T. Whitikor, Vogan, Owen, Judge Wilson, JJouglaux, Cargo, Logan, Simpkins, Briano, Newitt.

The fl.s. Mncgregor, which arrived from Whangareilast ovening, brought 50 Backs gum, 20 sacks fungus, 2J boxes eggs, niul the follow ing passengers : Mosdamcs Davoy, Pinkcrton and child, Ross, Marshall, Miller, Horn, Wither ford, Misses Lord, Greer, Captain Poacocke, Messrs Cant, H. Smith, Duder, Skinner, A. Mc- Leod, Hilford Bros. (2), Whitehead, Whita ker, E. Carter, llnddell, Ilunry MoLeod, Captain Kenneth McGregor, Messrs Sloane, Mallabend, Shadgatt, .1. Dent, Rouse, N. McLean. D. Sinclair, Keys, A. Thomas, P. Burko, Tippett. Ji. 3. Blake, Clotworthy, Duvall, A. U. McDonald. B. O. Walker. J. H. Homo, R. Colo, J. Millor, E. Bolt, O. Wyatt, J. Millor UunJ, A. Carter, O. If. Reid and son, Turlqy, W. Cortqr, R. Hodge, James Royburn, J. T. Mnnro, Lanigan, and 9 steerage.

THE BRIGANTINE LINDA WEBER STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

The captain pf the brigantino Linda Weber, which arrlvod In harbour to-day, reports:—Loft Newcastlo on tho 21th October, with light northerly winds and line weather. On tho 25th, at 7 a.m., encountered a heavy thundor squall. One flash of lightning struck tho top-gallant mast, and cut it off closo to the rigging, then ran down tho backstay on to tho rail, stripping tho copper off tho rail in several places. Strong S.E. winds with rain continued till tho 27th, then strong N.K. with dirty weather. On tho 28th wind north, hard galo with heavy sea, hove vessel to till midnight, then ligl.it westerly and S.W. winds and fine weather.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RCS3EIX, this day. Arrived Rotorua. Sho soils this afternoon at 5 p.m. Passengers: Mossrs Mlddlctori, Mackonzio, Hill. Belgrave, (Jrccnway, Ford, Rose, Reimonsehnieder, Archdeacon Clarke, Mesdamcs Phipps. Clarko, Wood, Bolgravo, Hisses Middleton, Belgravo, and others. MeIuOUIWH, Thursday. Sailed, yesterday afternoon: Ringarooma, for BlUff ARRIVAL OF THE lONIC. Wellington, this day. Tho N. 55. Shipping Co.'s steamer lonic, from London, Is just signalled. Sho left on the 22nd Soptomber, thus making the voyage in 17 days. Sho left tho Cape of Good Hope 22 days ago.

Sydney, thUxLar. Arrived, yostorday: Wakatipu, from Welling. ton.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Maim wm. Globe as under:—

Thib Day. For Thames, por Rotomahano, at 5.30 p.m. Tor Taurangu, Ohlnemutu, and Opotikl, per Glonele, at 7 p.m. • For Waihoke, Cowes, and Coromandol, per Coromandel, at 7 p.m. For Gisborno, Napior, and Southern Ports, per Rotorua, at 7 p.m. For Waitara, etc., por Douglas, at 7 p.m. Saturday, 10th lust For Walwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, eto., por Rose Casoy, at 0 a.m. For Whangarel Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whanga rel, Kamo, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc., per Boioinahumi, at ft p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5130 p.m. < Monday, 12th inst. For Chatham Islanda, per Omaha, at 9 a.m, For Friendly Islands, per Saxon, at i p.m. .For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Hawea, immediately after arrival of Zealandia. For Australian Colonies, China, India, ana United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindiai, or •raa Naples, for letters, &c, spooially so pro * pared and oddrcssed, por Zealand**, unme diatclv after bor arrival from Honolulu, Note.—Tho 9th ilist'int boing a Post-offlco X Department Z '■ open on too Bth for delivery of letters at the counter from 7 yil 8 p!m; The Private Box Lobby wiU be opoa during usual Sunday houra, S. B. BISS, Chief Ppstmaster. Chiof Past-office, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November' 8, 1.883.

■Abbott's Opera House-rlkfr Palk's Special Comedy Company, " The Strategist,^ p.m. Choral Hall — Orchestral Sooloty's Second Grand Concert, S p.m. St. Andrew's Cluir«h Bazaar—Cochrane's Now Auction Mart. ' JtiOrne-gtreot B*all-N.O. Odafollows AnniviJr sarr Ball, 3 p.m. ; "Masonic Hall—Protestant Alliance, Alexandra lodge Annlvcrsar/ Banquet, 7 p.m. Theatre Royal — Continuation of Debate: " Cffilaitional Immovtolity," 7.30 p,m. Avondale Hall-Union C.O, Concert and Ball, 3.30 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional, 7.30 p.m. Mount Albert Public Hall-Social Gathering St. Luke's Congregation, 0,30 p.m.

Death.

toflrrr t tvs _v On November 7th, at tho ProvSl Htt&tol. Matthew Phillips late of J^clfcrcek;causo<ibyan accident through fa F a^ mtoMS&WLitoui Creek itlOM to-morrow; Victoria Wharf, Devon-; Sort IF o'clock from Ms late residence, Lucas S?ock,Mo. Frionda pleasp aftopptjtWs mU jnation. - ' \ I

The Evening Star. WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo.

E'er the caase that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, Vw the future in the distanco, And the good that we can do.

■-■*:■■ nWOBStykXi NOVEMBER 8. 1883.

;. Wmjwwe only space to-day -to congratulate 1 the Agricultural and Van toval Association I on their successful Show -aj ' EiWslle^ abd'io express the hope that their entejrpriße will be adequately 'supported% the publlo "to-morroß'. The exhibits ore more nume.t

ous than were ever got together in the North Island of New Zealand before and tho labours of tho Association thoroughly doservo the support of the people of Auckland. In our report, comparisons are instituted between this Show and thoso that have preceded it, and tho various ex hibits are fully reviewed.

Sir George Grey and Annexation.

It is not improbable that tho citizens of Auckland may shortly have valuable infor mation placed boforo them in connection with the subject of colonial annexation and confederation. Sir George Grey, the veteran statesman and ex-C4overnor of the colony, is now on a visit to the city from his island home at Kawau, and it has been suggested tD him that he should deliver a lecture on the question which is engaging attention in all the colonies of Australasia. We need not say that any utterance by Sir George Grey on that subject will have a special weight and value. Not only as the originator of tho Annexation and Confedera tion Act passed last session, but also as a statesman imbued with the most advanced ideas, and having, perhaps, more experience than any man living with the relations of colonists to native races and tho founding of new Governments, Sir George is entitled to Bpeakwithauthority.andhisopinionsdoservo most respectful consideration. The annexa tion to British rule of tho scattered isles of the archipelagoes of tho Pacific ho has long considered to. bo a political necessity, and in his recognition of the truth has proved to be far in advance of the practical statesmen of tho present day, who are only awaking to the importance of the subject. When Sir George Grey was Governor of Now Zealand, Tie warmly pressed a proposal to establish British rule over tho New Hebrides group, and to govern them from this colony ; but in deference to the objections of the Imperial Government, he did not persist in tho intention. Tlieso islands were in point of fact claimed for Britain, as Queensland has lately claimed New Guinea; and had the action been ratified, tho presont genera tion would not have been confronted with the difficulty which lias now arisen in connection with the French proposal to convert the New Hebrides Into depots for tho roception of transported criminals. We trust that tho member for City East may consent to givo the wished for lecture, which we vonture to think would bo of greater interest to tho majority of people than any speech on local politics. Mr Herbert Spencer, tho' celebrated Eng lish philosopher, who regularly corresponds with Sir George Grey, has lately written him, giving his views on the questions which bulk so largely in the eyes of colon ists at tho present moment—the annexa tion of outlying torritory, and the federa tion of tho different colonies for tho pur pose of united action. Tho expression of the views of such an eminent man on sub jects of general policy like those— which views, wo believe, favour the position taken up by the Colonial Governments — cannot fail considerably to strengthen tho public sentiment hero and educate English opinion at Home. In about a fortnight henco tho Annexation Conference meets at Sydney, and it woulcl greatly fortify our representa tives thoro if a public meeting of citizens of tho leading city in tho colony passed reso lutions approving of the policy of Federa tion, or Annexation, or both. Such meet ings have been hold in tho leading cities and towns of Australia, where tho uniform result has been unanimous votes in support of fcdoral union, and tho ultimate aims contemplated by such union, of which annexation forms but ono in a list of most desirable consummations.

At the Police Court this morning two men were fined for drunkenness, William Jackson was sent £0 prison for 14 days for vagrancy, and William Wobb was charged with permitting the chimney of his houso in Napier-street to bo on iiro. Constablo Bernard proved the charge. Fined os and costs. Messrs Primp ancT Isaacs wore tho presiding Justices.

Tiio contention under which tho extra dition of tho clerk of tho Bank of Austra lasia, C. J. Smyth, charged with defalca tions in Auckland, js disputed in Melbourne, is that he is in no sense a " fugitive." lie was sent by tho bank, boing removed to the Melbourne 011100 from this city, and after his departuro, two years ago, certain irre gularities were discovered, which led to tho issuo £fa warrant for his arrest. The legal point t aiiad by Smyth's solicitor is to bo heard before ft fits pencil in Molbourno on 21st inst.

" A Wesleyan " writes :—" News reaches us from Merton that the Rev. Francis W. Martin, Wesleyan probationer, has resigned hja connection with the Wesleyan Church, and has fallen into tho loving embraces of tho Bishop and clergy of the Anglican Church. Tho Wesjoynns are training a few for tho Bishop's service, Stfr Martin had about twe years' free training at Wesley . Collego, Auckland, It is thought that a few more may.' go over,' Perhaps it would be as well that all who intend to join the es tablishment would do so prior to the amal gamation of all tho Methodist churches in New Zealand." Two countrymen write complaining that they arrived in town by the late Waikato train "lasj night, and went to the coffee stall at the fopt of Shortland-streot for refreshments ; the etftll-keeper, however, roughly refusod "to servo them. Our correspondents think, and fairly bo, that if tho. City Council grant permits for stall keepors to stand on the public streets, they should insist upon the pubfic being civilly treated and equally served. The sailing race between the large yacht Rita and Arawa arranged for to-day has been further postponed, awaiting a good breeze. We invite attention to the admirable programmo published elsewhere of the Orchestral Society's concert to-night. Both vocal and instrujnental selections are of groat choiceness, and at the same time are well adapted for concert purposes, while the names of the individual perfor mers are a sufficient guarantee for satisfac tory execution. As lor the Society's own moreeaux, there can be no doubt whatever of a highly-successful result; The monthly inspection parado of the City Guards was hold in the Drill-shed last' evening. Captain Isaacs, Jjieutenants Robinson and Hitchens, and about forty' rank and file answered to the roll. After the inspection and company drill, the1 Guards had a march put, headed by the \ Garrison Band. The first quarterly meeting of the Dayid j Livingstone Lodge of Good Templars was ] held last evening.. The Secretary's and Treasurer's reports were satisfactory, show ing the Lodge to be in a healthy condition. G.W.C.T. Brother Longbottom, acting Lodge Deputy, then installed the followin] as the ofhcers for the ensuing quartet.' i — W.C.T... Brother Simons ; W.V.T., Sister S. Longbottom; Secretary, Brother Black; A.8., Sister Fleet; Chaplain, Brother Horn; Treasurer, Sister Longbottom ; Financial Secretary, Brother Lohgbottoni; W.M. BrotherClaycljj p.M., SisterClavell; 1.G., Brother Phillips j 0.&., Brother Holland; P.W.C.T., Brother Grant, The members of the Wesleyan Church in Auckland and throughout the colony, to gether with members of other churches,will be sorry to lgarn that the Rev. C. W. Rigg, for many years one of the most prominent ministers in the Methodigt Church, New Zealand, has been accident-ally drowned in America. The deceased gentleman was, during his years in the ministry, almost " Law-giver " for the connection. "Rigg's Digest of Methodism" was acknowledged as the standard laws by fcta Wesleyan Con ference. He was brother to Pc, Bigg, one of the "lights of English Methbitysm." Mrs Bigg and family live somowhoro in Now Zealand. ' ■ Messrs James Maeintyre and Caleb Wood were the only candidates yesterday for the vacancy at the Parnell Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Mr Worthing ton. T»9 poll resulted—Macintyro, 121; Wood 35. Mr Maeintyre has, therefore, been elected. Through the courtesy of Mr James Scott, of the Nevada Hotel, some of our Thespian visitors were enabled yesterday to enjoy themselves by an excursion to the New Zealand Pedigree Stock arid Stud Company's farm. The company was a jovial one, in cluding tho popular star comedian, Mr Polk (who is a great lover of horses), Mr Harry Power, Mr H. Saville, the urbane »nd radiant Sam Genese, Geo. Eaaton, Jimmy Scott, and Mr Jjarry W- Emmet. Tho last named gentleman took copious notes, and in tends sending a full account, together with S holographs of Musket, to the h Town and ountry Joui'n&l," of Sydney, which, paper he represents. The grand old Major Wolmsley was unflagging in his efforts to make the visit a treat long to be remem bered, and the whole party .came ,a^ay Jjotih instructed and delighted. On the yay Auckland hospitivlSty,- ■ •• -.' :*, ■• , v

COLLIERY EXPLOSION IN LANCASHIRE.

Over Ono Hundred Ken Entombed In

the Mine.

[itEtJTElt's CABLEGRAMS.]

Received Bth, 11 a.m.

London, November 7.

A most disastrous explosion has occured at Monkfield Colliery, Acrington, near Blackburn, Lancashire. According to the latest news to hand, fully a hundred men are entombed in the mine, and it is feared all have perished.

Safety of the Miners,

London, November 7, evening.

Latest reports from Acrington state that the entombed miners in Monkfield colliery have been rescued.

THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING.

This Morning's Gallops.

[By HirroNA.]

A beautiful spring morning welcomed those who attended tho Ellerslio racecourse this morning to witness the horses going through thoir preparations, but the work ' done was not of a very interesting character. Chaafe, as usual, was the first ou the course with Revolver, Woodnymph, Trenton, and old Soukar, but tho lot were restricted to light work (in clothing). Faramena went twice round, finishing up fast, and Swords man did similar work. Nelson, who is looking fresh and well, Mas treated to about two milos, and his stable companion Wapiti did gentle exercise. Vortex was sent once round, being joined in the last half-mile by Golden Crown, the pair coming home at a good bat. Moonstone (in cloth ing) did slow work, and Taupiri and the Castaway colt wont once round at threo-quarter pace. The most interesting feature of tho morning was the five fur longs spin of the two-year-old filly Satanella. Sho covered the distance in good time, moving very freely, and if she runs up to her private form on Saturday, should make the best of Chaafo's travel. Lone Hand and Kalo, in company, went once round, finishing up fast. Kenilworth, Dewdrop, and Chandler, all looking very fit, did a lot of steady work, while Comet and Snider went once round, finishing at top speed. Viceroy compassed a round by himself, and the two-year-old Tetford did a fast threo quartcrs of a milo in fine style. Maoriland went a good striding gallop of about onco round, pleasing me very much. The son of Goldsborough is looking well, and should bo ono of the first three in tho Spring Handi cap.

The C.J.C. Spring Meeting.

[DV TELEORAni.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CiiRiSTCHDRcn Racecourse, this day. The Metropolitan meeting was continued to-day. Tho weather is beautifully lino, and attendance good.

Spring Meeting Handicap of 200sovs.,

four furlongs.

Hon, G. McLean's Lady Evelyn Bst. 51b.

(Wattie) 1 Mr Cutts' Watorsprite colt, Bst. (Brown) 2 Mr Pilbrow's Ugly Buck, Bst, (Ruding) 2 Charmer and Marion also ran. Betting—s to 4 againat Lady Evelyn j 2to 1 against Charmer; 5 to 1 against Marion. Won by'a short head ; Ugly Buck an in different third. Handicap Steeplechase of lOOsovs. Two miles. Dillon's Heroulos, list 121b (Lyford) ... 1 Pilbrow's Claronco, 12at 101b (Lunn) ... 2 Kenyon's Wild Boy, lOst (Cotton) ... 3 Barbary also ran. Won casly. Canterbury Cup of SOOsovs. ; 2\ miles. Pilbrow's Welcomo Jack (C. Ituddings) 1 Stoad's Sir Bodovero (Wattio) 2 Horsford'a Leodogran (R. Ruddings) ... 3 Tho betting was 2 to 1 on Welcomo Jack,' who lod all the way and won as lie liked j Leodogran a bad third. Timp, 4.15. Metropolitan Handicap of 200sovs.; 1£ mile. Matin's Mischief, Bst 91b (Clifford) ... 1 Smith's Tim Whilllor, 7st 91b (Laing) 2 Mason and Vall»nco;s Turquois,o,Bst 1 lib (Williams) „, "„}" "'.."' ... 3 Lady Emma, Htppodamin, Ppot, and Adamant also ran. It was a magnificont race from start to finish. Won by half-a-longth. j Time; !?min, 40secs.

Wellington Cup Nomiuatjpns. Tho following nominations havo boon fo ceived for tho Wellington Cup :—Mischief, Leonata, H^rqujes, Louie, Lord of tho Islos, Lubra, Nornamby, Lady Emma, Libeller, Musketeer, Stovons's B F Q l'fantpr, Mys tery Girl, Miss Juan, Epicure, Turquoise, Sir George, Refrigerator, Odd Trick, Ad; ministratoi-, The Consul, Choyiot, Salvage, Vanguard, Master Agnes, Quides, Bayard, Leonessn, Sir Bedovero, Tin) \fljjffler, flippodamja, Tho Poot, Minerva, Tho Painter, Buzzard, Hippona, Shan (late Con stellation), Welcome Jack and Envious.

Owing to tho settling over tho Melbourne Cup and Derby, the annual meeting of Tat tersall's Club, advertised for last nig/ht, was postponed.

Our Russell correspondent telegraphs :~ Martini ■ Henry's double victory has caused great pleasure in tho district.

In "Nemo's" sweep on the Melbourne Cup the first horse goes to North Shore, the second horse to Hobson-streot, Auokland, and the third horso to Waiheke. In the New Zealand Cup, the first horse goes to Queen-street, tho second horse to Freeman's Bay, and the third horse to ParneU,

Nominations for the four principal events of the Thames Jockey Club Meeting, close on Saturday next, at 8 p.m,

The Dunedin police have made a raid on the City Tattersalls, where it is alleged a totalis&tor is worked. Fifteen persons in the room at tho time were arrested.

SCINTILLATIONS.

First of the holiday season to-morrow. Sir George Grey is in Auckland. The new goods shed at Duhedin is to cost £6,835. " ' Passing strange—Cutting a friend in the street. "A chield araang ye takin' notes"—A pickpocket. . " Tfte ' ponuhvftpn of Spain is at present 16,6©0,0<W ' '■'•' A proposal to diyido Dunedin {nto five school districts is opposed by the inhabi tants. There are 703 entries for Oamaru Agri cultural Show this year—49 more than last year. The Tasmanlan Parliament (ifive author ised Ministers to make a contract for a direct steam Bervice to England, At Oamaru a child named Holmes has been killed by sucking tho heads of matches. A great deal of flash litcraturo comes by telegraph. ' ' Mv Whitaker, exrPremier pf New Zea land, leaves by the steamer Zeajandla for the Annexation Conference at Sydney. A Canterbury bushman Is in charge for sheep-stealing. It was his habit to go out " pig-hunting " and bring home a sheep or tWO/ The Salvation Army Barracks at Auck land, to cost £2,407, ore to be proceeded with at once. Union S.S. Co. claim ealvago of £300 from the owners of the barque Cabarfeidh for the Rotorua towing her off Barrett's Reef. Ijion. W, R. Gibhn, Premier of Tasmania, along with another delegate, intends pro ceeding to the Sydney Conference.

Some of our leading cricketers intend playing an all-day match in the Domain CrickeS fffpund to-morrow, sides to be chosen and play f$ commence at half-past 10 o'clock, ' Members f)l (ill clubs are in vited. The ground is quite fill} fpr Satur day. Mr T. Butler will run an omnibus to inoirow from Graf ton Road to tho Agricultural Show ground ftfc 10,30 a-m. . Tho Corporation of ParneU ore advertising for a foreman of waterworks at $, s^lof y of p per weok. Applicdtfons are to X>u sent if> (.o tho Town Clerk by Monday next, Best and cheapest place to furnish your house from is Garfick and Cranwells City Hall Arcade. Some beautiful cretonnes and oarppts lust opened up. 'Bedroom fumituroready for nimeaiite%Wy*>rf.-[ApvT.]; , ', Parmore, settles, and visitors to Auck land coming In on hprsdbackSF Jn their own conveyances will iißd cheap accommotolionfor the sa.no at the Markct-fioiise ¥Ws eiW during tho day, staying the nlaht, or by fto week, gprso feed mippliea it required, Gash' v. ctedit WWWg machines at png- Hah and American prices W#«3 h pr part cash. —D. S. Chambers.—{^dvt. 'Mflfwrs 7. A; TolI! and C. W, ttAvp ()#to of Trav/srs and Cave, Wellington) have entered into partinerSilu aa Barristers and Solimtora and wil carry on business at their offices, nextßank of New Zealand, Que,en-street, Auok )and [AUVT,! "•"■■•-"• ' -■'■ ■

AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL SHOW.

Offickhb.—President, Mr Joseph May ; Vice- President, Mr Thomas Morrln; Treasurer, Mr William McLaughlin; Committee, Messrs H. Tonks, J. Buinbridge, J. M. Clark, A. Isaacs, James Wallace, R. llcnt, T. Short, J. Wills, J. Dilworth, F. Lawry. J. Phillips, A. Bucklanil, W. F. Buckland, John Lamb, Every Maclean, A. Anderson, A. Dunwoodie, J. P. A. Philson, J. 11. Wallace, D. Nolan, It. Proud, S. Morrin, J. Douglas; Win. Pcreival, Secretary.

One of tho best practical illustrations that could be sought for or given of the rapid advance which this part of. tho colony has been making within the past few years in material prosperity is supplied by our annual Agricultural Show. It marks the stages by which our Hocks and herds have increased in number and improved in quality, indicates the greater attention that is being paid to horse-breeding, and shows how, with a steady influx and skilled labour and well - directed capital, tho arts of manufacture and agricultural and pastoral pursuits aro being plied or followed to pecuniary advantages. It re quires but a slight effort of the mind to rc cal recollections of our earlier town *sIiOWB, when, within a very circumscribed space in side the old Barrack walls, our limited display of live stock, our meagre exhibition of labour-saving implements, and our few manufactures, held out sorry promise of speedy opulence In those days the dogs and poultry divided the interest with the struggling local industries, and the rivalries there begotten survived to bear good and wholesome fruit. The lethargy of depression was in tho air; business wns inactive; enterprise, sickened with failure, had bo coino almost moribund ; tho South was the Land of Promise which llowed with tho milk and honey of a bounteous public works expenditure, and neglected and derided Auckland was rapidly falling adrift in the race of provinces. A change enmo at last, and its effect was at onco visible upon the Agricultural Shows. Tho renewed stimulus imparted to trade and agricul ture had its reflex influence thoro, and a powerful representative association was formed to carry on in a systematic manner these peaceful emulative contests of skill and pluck. Since then the progress has been steadily accelerating, until now tho extensive grounds which have boon acquired for show purposes at (Jreonlano, are by no means too large for tho multi farious exhibits which como in from town and country to constituto tho show.

Hero producer and consumer meet together and exchange opinions ; each ascer tains in wliat way and to what purpose the otlier can supply his wants. Tho grazier brings in his choicest booves, his fattest shoep, and silkiest staples of wool; tho horso-breedor shows tho oflecta of spomila tivo onorgy in tho procural of animals noticoablo for symmotry of form, strength of muscle, development of bono, and tine ness of action ; tho pig-breeder, dog-fancier, and poultry-keeper each and all compoto for tho favourable recognition of the public. Tho importer of agricultural implements and tho local manufacturer both tind excel lont opportunities for pushing their wares furthor afiold, and our country cousins on thoir side secure attention for their dairies and their farm and garden produce. Tho fillip which these periodical competi tions givo to tho different callings in which colonists aro ongaged, tho incentives they oiler for tho use and application of skill experionco, and capital in our various under takings, and tho beneficial and healthful ell'oct they oxort upon every department of our industrial and commercial life, cannot oasily bo exaggerated. No great profund ity in political economy is necessary for sooing or demonstrating tho truth of this. Tho tiling is almost as trite as tho stereo typed sontimonts of post-prandial oratory. A brief examination of tho eataloguo fwllifos to discloso tho fact thai, while hitherto tho increaso of general entries from yonr to year has beon slow but gradual, this year they hfivo taken an unprecedented leap upwards, jumping at ono hound from 095 to 7811. Tho entries for 1882, on tho contrary, showed n declino of 5 on those of tho preceding year. This increase is not general, but tho exceptions are very slight, i'or instnnco, tlioro is a somewhat less number of horses than last year, and a marked docreaso of local manufactures, but in overy other class there is a corrospon dpntly largo inoroaso, tho cattlo, dogs, and poultry and pigeons showing tho most notablo accessions of strength. Tho fol lowing comparative of return's for tho past five yoars will glvo a moro correct and particularised statement of tho progress that has been mudo than a column of general remarks: — TO '60 '81 '82 '83 Horses .. ~ .. 112 124 lai 115 108 Cattle l? 090 1)8 85 111 l Sheep. *> .. .. .. til} «3 57 TO 8S Poultry and Pigeons .. 37 42 72 00 127 Now Zealand Manufac tures und Produce .. 58 85 8S 70 59 I)of{B ~ .. ..' .. 11l )2U B,'i 7.1 105 Miscellaneous Eyblbtd.. 8(1 !« lW) 175 lbO Totals .. .. (M. r) CX) 701 605 78.1 It is an article of beliof amongst Southern agriculturists that tl)o annual show of tho Canterbury Pastoral Association is unap proachable within tho limits of the colony for magnitude, quality of oxliibits, nnd amount of money expended in prizes. Not withstanding tho jar it may givo to tlio feolings of our Southern friendß," It must be affirmed that tho Auckland Show is of far more importanco than that of Canterbury, both In number and oxcollenco of exhibits and in tho amount of prizo money. At the Canterbury Show, whioh com menceß to-day, tho total prizo money is stated at t'soo, whereas, in tho ordinary classes alono, oxclusivo of over £100 worth of speoial prizes, tho Committee of tho Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation offor upwards of t'Blo. As tho par ticulars will doubtless prove of interest, wo append a table showing the allocation of tho prizes among tho various classes :— No. of prlsscfl^- Classes. Sees. Ist 2ml Tl. £ 8. (1. .« h. <1. & s. Horsog .. .. i 110 0 0 SB 0 0 175 0 CatUo .. .. 7 102 0 0 51 0 0 ]5H 0 Sheep .. ..8 89 0 0 44 10 0 133 10 Pigs .. ..3 42 0 0 21 0 0 (13 0 Poultry .. .. 1 35 0 0 17 10 0 52 10 Pigeons .. ..1 812 B 217 8 1110 Rabbits ~ ..1 120 070 110 Doaz ~ ~ 1 17 0 0 8 0 0 25 0 Dairy Produce & Prosd.Moat ..118 00 800 10 Implements .. 2 71 0 0 - 71 0 Carriages .. 1 30 0 0 18 0 0 51 0 N.Z. Manufact. & Produce .. 3 42 10 0 - 42 10 Culinary Voget ables .. ..1 11 0 0 11 0 Totals .. 34 £588 5 0 £230 5 0 £819 10 The morning broke fino and clear, afford ing promise of a brilliant, sunshiny day. On tho grounds the bustle of preparations were going forward from an early hour. Cfcfctle and sf[PeP were being penned, horses led to their stabfes, honpnops pot into posi tion, manufactures "set' put tp pho boat advantage, and the show of agricultural implements was reepiying its finishing touches, while the owners of refreshment booths were pitching thoir tents. Tho day is pre-emfi)G!)t!y tjje one for exhibitors, an increased tariff for admission bonding to make it somewhat exclusive, and tho pre occupation of all tho persons directly }n? torestod in tho Show suggesting that busi ness is the order of the day. An excellent luncheon for tho judges, Stewards, &c, is provided by Mr Thomas McEwen, of tf)P City Bullet, and ho may be dppondscj on to. jjfyg entjrg satisfaction in tho catering Imp/ ■ Wo subjoin a description pf the various exhibits under theiu separate headings, and a list of tho awards so far as they have been declared up to tho hour of going to preps, Worses, It Is only natural that at tho present soason, when tho sporting excitement is at such an intonso pitch, this department of tho Show should provide tho greatest attractions for tho general mass of visitors. It is a department in which Auckland stands pre-eminently above the Southorn districts, and it is hardly necessary to add that in itsolf it provides attraction for a trip to the grounds. Tho number of entries show a slight falling off on last year, tho figures being 115 against 108. This numerical decrease cannot, however, bo taken as any 'indication of thp importance of tho show of animals, as it mu6i bo borne in mind that the merging of Messrs Jlaolean and Co.'s and-T. and S. Morrin's stables into those of the Now Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company his lessened the competition, whifo at the sumo tlma the beat animals are shown. The Stud Company aro large exhibitors of both blood and draught stock, but it is worthy of remark that they do not oompeto for money prizes, but only for champion awards in ;hiß i/jssppefjve classes in which their ani nwjs" ftppwv. M the tiros pf writing tho hbraeg have just been brought tg pg stabling sheds, and are beirip eagerly |n : gpected by a small oiwd of fi™in»g'P.on iioiseurs of horse-flesh. The first plass, jrjjjofe is for the beat Wood entire, is natiti' fly' attracting; a great deal of attention. ?he recont wonderful ' performances of Martini - Henry on tho Vie-

torian turf have imparted an additional interest to his sire Muskui, and the grand old son of Toxopliolito, looking as blooming as a two-year-old, is tho cynosure of all eyes. Another exhibit in this class that claims a great deal of attention is Leolinus (by Caterer—AA restorn Australian), a power ful-looking chestnut, which will bo remem bered as ono of the recent purchases of the Stud Company from Mr (■!. G. Stead, of Christchnrch, and which has not been pre viously been exhibited at an Auckland show. That tho purchase was an advan tageous one for the Company is proved by the subsequent exploits of his offspring— Leonora,Lconata,and Leos. The other entry is tho well-known stallion Hippocampus, from Mr William Walters's stables. There aro no exhibits of colts foaled since August 18S0 or 1882, but in the following class promising youngsters are shown by H. P. ICavanagTi, by Musket, dam Rosalie ; T. and S. Morrin, West Australian, by Musket—Pungawerewere ; and Blaikie and Lyons, Enfiolu, by Musket, dam Toi. In the following class, for brood mares, tho Stud Company exhibits Pearl Ash, probably one of tho finest brood mares that could be found anywhere, The other entries are tho Australian-bred Prunella (W. Percival), Pungawerewere and foal by Musket (T. audS. Morrin), and Atalanta by Danty Ariel (Stud Company). The class for the best dry mare produces Rosalie (Kavanagh), Evergreen (Porcival), Stud Company's, by Locket and Raupo, dam of tho great horse Mata. The Stud Com pany exhibited two fillies foalod sinco August, 1880. One of these is the All Steel filly by Musket, a youngster showing great sizo and looking a lady all over. The other is a chestnut filly by Bol ton Green—Pearl Aah. There aro no entries for fillies foaled sinco August, 1882. Tho draught entires aro well worth looking at. They include Reid Brothers' imported Lord of the Islo, Phillipps's Earl of Dal housio, Paul's Major, and the Stud Com pany's Blair Atliol and Roscbory, tho latter being a grand-looking dappor-brown, show ing immense power and substfinco, and for whom tho enterprising company whoso stablo he graces paid a big price. It will bo remembered that he was imported from Scotland about two yoars ago. Colonial bred entires aro represented by Nissan's Honest Tom, Brown's Young Lord Derby, A. Boll's Earl Derby, Fitzpatrick's Young Champion, and Paul's Major, whilohandsomo entries foaled einco August, 18S0, aro shown by Reid Bros. (Lord of tho Isles) and Wai kato Land Association. In the class for bost entire foaled since August, 1881, aro tho Stud Company's Duke of Aborcom, by Loch Fergus, dam Nell; Duke of Athol, by Blair Athol, dam Duchess ; Duke of Argylo, by Blair Athol, dam Rose; Fitzpatrick colt, by Sir Julius Vogol, dam Kato; and Korr's Tangihua, by Elgin, dam Maggie, by Prince Arthur. In the class for entires foaled sinco August, 1882, J. E. Taylor exhibits a tino colt by Young Emperor, and J. S. Cuvorhill anothor by Wallace. Edward Pilkington is tho only exhibitor of gelding foalod sinco August, 1880, but handsomo geldings foaled sinco aro shown by Robert \\ allaco, Gavin Wallace, E. Pilkington, Reid Bros., and tho Stud Company. Draught mores and goldings, express or light cart horses, roadsters, ladies' horsos.and cobs all bring out fair numbers of entries: whilo tho classes for boys' ponies and hacks aro unusually well contested. As an additional attrac tion in this department of tho Show, two shooing matches and a leaping match have boon arranged for. Messrs J. Hearst, Robert Wilton, Thos. Rowe, and R. 11. Smith have entered for tho bost shod roadster, and Thos. Rowe for bost-shod draught horso. Tho looping match takes placo to-morrow afternoon, entries being received at tho Secretary's oflico till 1.30 p.m. Tho prizes for tho latter ovont aro £5 and Jt'2. Blood Stock. Judges: Mnjor Shepherd, Oolonol Dawson, and Mr Selby. Steward :Mr W. MoLaughlin. Class 1, Bost Entire. First prizo, 100h; socond, 50h—Threo entries. Ist prizo, Walters' Hippocampus ; Champion award, Stud Company's Musket. Clous 4, Best Coll foaled sinco August 1, ISS2. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s—Threo ontries. Ist prizo, 11. P. Kavnnagh, by Muskot, dam Rosalie; 2nd, T & S. Morrin Western Australian, by Muskot— Punga woroworo. Commended Blaikio and Lyoil's Knficld. Class 5, Bust Mare, in Foal, or with Foal at foot. First prize, (iOs: second, 3(ls— Four entries. Ist, prizo, W. Percival, l'ru nolla, bred by F. Reynolds, Esq., N.S.W., by Goldsboro', dam Titania. Class 0, Best Dry Mare, any ago. First prize, 40n ; second, 20s—Four entries. Ist prizo, 11. P. Kavanagh, Rosalie, by Patri arch, d.iin Flying Doo; 2nd, Walter I'or cival's Evergreen ; N.Z.B. &■ P.S. Co., by Locket, Thunderbolt—Koopsako, champion award. Draught Stools:. Judges : Messrs R, Noblo, Thos. MeJlroy, Jos. Clark. Steward :Mr W. BainbrldgO. Class 1, Best Entire First prizo, 100s ; socond, 50s— Three ontrios. Classes 2 and 3— No entry. Class 7, Bost Filly, foiled sinoc August 1, 1880—No entry. Class 8, Best I illy, fqaled since August I, 1881. Fjrst prize, '10*; second, 2(M—Two ontries. Class 9-*-No ontry. Class 10, Heat Entire. First prize, 100.-); socond, 803—Fivo entries. Class 11, Bost Entire (Colonial brod). First prize, 100s; eecond, 50s—Five entries, Class 12, Bost Entire, foaled sinco August 1, ISSO. First prize, COs ; second, 30s—Two entries. Class 13, Host Entire, foalod sinco August 1, ISS2. First prizo, JOs; sooond, 20s— Fivo ontrios. Class 14, Bost Entire, foalod sinco August 1, 1882. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s—Two entries. Class 10, Best Golding, foalod sinco August 1, ISBO. First prizo, 40s; seoond, 20s—Ono entry. Class 16, Bost Gelding, foaled sinco August 1, 1881. First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s—Four entries, Ist prizo, Gavin Wai loco, colt brod by exhibitor; 2nd Gavin W.illaco, colt do.; highly commended, E. Pilkington ; commended, Robert Wallace. Class 17, Bost Golding, foaled sinco August 1, 18S2—No entry. Class 18, Bost Maro in Foal, or with Foal at foot. First prizo, (iOs ; socond, SOs—Fivo ontries. Ist prizo, Stud Company's Emma ; 2nd, Stud Company's Counters; highly com mended, Stud Company's Duchess ; com mended, Rood Bros. Class 19, Best Mare in Foal, or with Foal at foot (Colonial bred). First prize, GOs j socond, 30s—Four entries. Ist prize, Jo.?. Hunt; 2nd, Reid Bros. Classes 20 and 21—No entry. Class 22, Best Filly, foalod sinco August 1, 1882. First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s—Three entries. Ist prize, Robert Hall, by Young Emporor ; 2nd, Robert Wallace Class 23, Bost Pair of Homos (Mares or Geldings), the proporty of one ownor, which havo been regularly worked on farm. First prizo, GOs; second, 303—Two ontries. Ist prizo, Bdward Bilkjngtpn [ 2.nd, Rpjd 8r.013. Class 24, Best Dry Maro, any age. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s— Throo ontries. Ist prizp, Cavii: Wallace; 2nd, A. Buck land ; highly commended, A. I)uekland. Class 25., Bpst Pair of Heavy Draught Horses (Mares or (jeldjngs). First prizo, GOs; seoond, 30s—/Two entries, Ist prizo, Gooi'ge Wilson, Class 20, Bost Hoavy Draught Golding in regular work. First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s—Fivo ontries. Ist prize, Hammond and Byron's Prince ; 2nd, W. and G. Win stono ; highly commonded, George Wilson ; coinmpnded, Day and Ronwink. Class 27, ' Best Express qr. Light Qavt Horso (Mare or Golding), tq bo sljown in harness, First prize, 40s ; second, 2Qs— Four entries. Class 28, Bost Pair of Express or Light Cart Horses (Mares or Holdings)—No onti'y, Classos 29 and 30—No ontry, Carriogo Horses. Class 31, Bost Horse (Maro or Golding), not under 10 hands 2in. (to bo shown in harness). First prizo, 40s ; sooond, 20s— One ontry. Ist prizo, C. 11. Lushington's groy maro. Classes 32 to 34 —No ontry. Ivoadstors. Class 35, Best Trotting Entire First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s —Throo entries. Ist prizo, Henry Routloy, Young Performer, by P-qrfprnier, £100 ; 2nd, A.ndy Austen, Duncan Gray,' by Traducou. Class 30, Best Trotting Mare, in foal, or with foal at foot. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s—Qno ontry. Classes S1? and 38 —No entry, Class 39, Bost Hack (Maro or Gelding). First prize, 40s; second, 20s—Sixteen entrios. Ist prize, D. Stewart; 2nd, Dr. Evans; highly cornrnendod, Lushlngtqn's Lucjfov ; oomincndgfl, J, §. Buckland's b g by Pacific. Class 40, Best Lady's Horso (Maro or Riding). First prizo, 40s; second, 20s— i'ivo ontries. Ist prize, ,J, S. Buckhwd's ) g by Derpy j' 2nd, Thomas Sltciphona'a Yaoilifvtion ; highly conunended. B, StowOFt, Class 41, Best Hunter (Maro or Golding) to bb ridden over a 'hurdle* four foot high,' First prize, '40s; socond; 20s—Four entries.

Ist prize, Colonel Dawson ; 2nd, S. Wil liamson's b g The Don. ". Class 42, Best Pony Entire, under 14 hands.—No entry. Class 43, Best Pony Mare, under 14 hands, in foal, or foal at foot. First prizo 40s ; seconi, 2Cb.—Ono entry. Class 44, Best Cob (MareorGelding), not exceeding 14 hands 2in. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s.—Five entries. Ist prize, S. W. Somerfield's Bogie ; 2nd, Major Shep herd's Hotspur; highly commended, E. Hesketh's bay cob. Class 45i, Best Boy's Pony (Maro or Gelling), not exceeding 13 hands 2in. Fjrst prize, 40s ; second prize 20s. — Thirteen entries. Ist prize, John Wylie ; 2nd, Thomas Lennard ; highly commended, It. C. Davies' Snowball; commended, A. E. Isaacs' Dumpy. Shoeing. Class 4G, Best Shod Roadster. First prize, 20s ; second 10s—Four entries Class 47, Best Shod Draught Horso. First prize, 20s ; second, 10s. —Ono entry.

Cattle.

Tlio show of cattle is really grand, and numerically much larger than that of last year. In fact, it would discredit no agri cultural exhibition in any part of the world. Of course, tho lion's share of the exhibits is supplied by the N.Z. Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, whose display of short horns and Herefords is really superb. Their animals are in tho pink of condition, and their magnificent pronprtieus nvo scon to fine advantage. The J^erefortl'aged bulls which they exhibit; are unsurpassable this side of tho line. There are Butterfly, Baron Baby, Princo Wild Eyes, Duke of Nowcastle, and Argus, a scion of the famous Tvegunter stock. With the excep-£ tion of Argun, which in pure white, thoy, are of a rich roan colour. The two-year bulls, viz., Godolphin Royal, Spring, Cureton, Cardinal, and Bolingbroke are also magnificent animals. Tho yearling bulls consist of 4th and sth Duke of Cam bridge (light roans), Snowstorm (white), and Waikato Land Co.'b Longboach. They are of superior excellence, and will make a name for themselves wherever they go. Tho shorthorn cows are equally fine of their kind, being lit for any show in the world. Their massive and beautiful handling were tho topics of laudatory re marks, and they have a wide reputation for their milking qualitios. They comprise Bracelet, Pot's Alive, Riversley Daisy, Lady Fragrant, Anemone, Moas Rose, Bertha, 3rd, 4th, and sth, and Queen of Fashion. Tho heifers also call for a word of E raise, and likewise tho yearling cifers are very promising shoots of first class stock. No one can deny to tho Here fords oitlior tho mood of suporlativo praise to which their splendid condition and ap pearanco entitles them. Their famo has spread even to Amorica, for which country purchases have already been made from the Company. ThoycannotbomatchedelHowhero in this colony. Mr Roynoldsin tho only other exhibitor in this class. Messrs A. Buckland and Wm. Porcival aro tho only exhibitors of Dovons, and they aro certainly pretty, door-liko animals. In Aldornoys tho com petition is confined to Messrs J. M. Clark, Thos, Morrin, and Chas. Day, and it is scarcely exaggeration to say that thoRO Mr Clark exhibits are equal to anything to bo bought in England. Mr Morrin's aro also high • bred stock. Mr D. Nolan is tho only exhibitor of Ayr shires, whilo thore is good rivalry in grade cattlo and dairy stock, tho display being very creditable indeed. Mrs E. C. Eaton, and Messrs K. Hall, T. Paton, A. E. Isaacs, K. Bent, K. Hall, S. N. Westney, Thomas Wilkinson, 11. Reynolds, G. Hulmo, J. Len nard, .). P. H ilninlin, and the Waikato Land Association, aro tho exhibitors in these claHse.s. Judges : Messrs J. Lamb, Robs, and Hunt, Stewards: Messrs J. Bainbridge, F. J. Wills, John Wyllo, and A. Anderson. Shorthorns. Class 4S, Best Bull, 3 years old and ovor. First prize, 100s ; second, 50s.—Four entries.—First prizo, C. Day's Butterfly, calved 9th January, 1879, by Lord Darling ton 2nd (190, N.Z.H.8.), by King of the Butterflies, dam Queen of tho Buttorflios (83, N.Z.), grand dam Queen Mab. N.Z.S & P.S. Go's. Baron Ruby, roan (4105H, C.H.8.), calved Nov. 27, 1878, by Duke of Gloucester 7th (39735), dam Oxford Rose 12th, by Duke of Weatherby (31033) —Champion award. Class 49, Be.»t Bull, 2years old and under 3 years. Firstprize, 40s ; socoiul, 20s—Fivo entries. First prize, C. Day's Bolingbroke, bred by Messrs T. & S. Morrin, roan, calved March 10th, 1882, by Cambridgo Duke 10th (42807), dam Daisy, by 9th Colonel Tro guntor. N.Z.T. & P.S. Cos. Cureton, calved Jul\ 28, 18S1, got by Cambridgo Dnko 10th (425(i7), dam Sincerity, by Lord Stanley— Champion award. Class DO, Best Bull, 1 year old, and under 2 years. First prizo, 40b ; second, 20s— Four entaies. Waikato Land Association's Longbeach, Ist prize and champion award. Class 51, for tho best Cow, 3 years old and over. First prizo, SOs ; second, 40s, — Eloven entries. A. Buckland, Ist; N.Z. Stud and Pedigree Stock Co.'s Bracelet, champion award, Class 52, Boat Heifor, 3 yoax's old, and under 2, First prize, 80s ; second, 40s— Nino entries. Now Zealand Stud and Pedigree Company's Duchess of Taunton, Champion award. Class 53, Best Hoifor, ono year old and under two years. First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s,—Six ontrios. — First prize, C. Day's Countess, brod by oxhibitor, ay Butterlly, dam Pet. New Zealand Stud %nd Pedigree Company's Princess 2nd, Champion award. Class 54, Best Family—Siro, Dam, and 3 of their Progeny. First prizo, 100a ; second, 50s—Ono entry. New Zealand Stud and Pedigroo Co.'a Duko of Nowcastlo, cham pion award. Horofords. Class 55, Best Bull, 3 yoarH old and over. First prizo, 100s; socond, COs.—Ono entry. Ist class, A. Reynold's Dofenco. Class 50, Best Bull, 2 years'old and under 3 years. First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s.— Threo entries. Now Zealand Stud and Podigreo Co.'s Rockingham, champion award. Class 57, Best Bull, 1 year old and under 2 yoars. First prize, 40s; second, 20s. Now Zealand Stud and Pedigreo Company's George 4th, champion award. Class 58, Boat Cow, 3 years old and over. First prize, SOs ; second, 40s.—Fivo en trios. Now Zealand Stud and Pedigree Co.'s Leonora, champion award. Class 59, Best Heifor, 2 years old and under 3 years, First prizo, 40s; second, 20s.—Threo entries. New Zealand Stud and Pedigreo Company's Charity, 2nd champion award. Class 60, Bost Hoifer, 1 year old and under 2 years. First prizo, 40s; second, 20s.—Threo entries. Now Zealand Stud and Pedigreo Co's Duchess 9th, champion award. Class 01—No entry. Alilornoys. Class 09, Best Bull. First prizo, COs; socond, 30s—Two ontrios. ' Class, 70, Best Cow!' First prizo, 40s ; second, 20a.— Fivo ontries, Class 71, Best Two-year-old Heifer, First prize, 4l)a; socond, 20s—Two entries, Ayrshires, Class 72—Bost Bull, First prizo,. GOs; socond. 30s—Ono entry. Class 73—Bost Cow. First prize, 40s ; sooond, 20s—Ono entry. Classos 74 to 70—No entry. Gratia Cattle. Class 77 —Best Cow, 3 years old and ovor, in calf or milk—First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s—Seven entries. Cl^sa 78—N° ontv.y. Class '7P —Kest Fat Ox, not shipborn, First prize, 4Qs ; second, 20s—Nino ontries. Class SO, Beet Fat Cow, not shipborn. First prize, 40s j second, 20s—Ono entry. Class 81, Two BestFatOxon. First prize, 40s ; socond, 20s—Seven entries. Class 82, Two Bost Cows. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s —Ono entry. Class 83—No entry. Hairy sto«ft, Class 84, To bo milked In prosonco of judges, First prizo, GQs f seoond, 80s—Fivo entries.

Sheep.

Tho sheep aro penned about tho contro of the ground, in a vory prominent position, and presont a vory fino appearance. Fp,r. twenty-fivo classes 103. aro exhibited— Lincoivis, JjOJcesteys, S.outhdo\vns, and Shrapsliircdowns. hoihg ii| thQ majarit y, whilo for Cotswolds there ovo no entries at all. Among tholargestexhlbltorsarothcNow 2oaland Stud and Podigreo Stock Company, which ontors only for the Champion prize, represented by olevon exhibits. A. and J. Anderson have eight exhibits, J, A., a,nd. ]\I. Douglas, sovqn exhibits i R. and X Maclean, ni.no exhibits, T|io ontries for. Shiqpsliire downs are confined to those sent \n by the Waikato Land Associntian, which &VP eight In number ami form a splehdid dollection. In Southdciwns, tljo entvios number nine, all being exhibits by Mossrs R, find $, Mhplq.'w, Tho totri -prize woney awarded is i'GO,

Judges j Mossvb Charles Shlph&rd, Thos, Wilkinson, and Wra, Rqsß. Stewards: Messrs James Wylllio*, C."Porcy,' and' J. Wills,

Llnoolns. Class 85, Best Ram. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s—Eight entries. First prize, W. G. Douglas; second, J. Anderson; highly commended, J. T. and W, M. Douglas. Class 80, Best Ram under 18 months. First prize, 40s; second, 20s —Seven entries. First prize, A. and J. Anderson; second, A. and J. Andorson; highly commended, A. and J. Anderson. Class 87, Best pen of three Ewes suckling lambs. First prize, 40s; second, 20s— threo entries. First prizo, A. and J. Anderson; second, James Wallace. Class 88—Best pen of three Ewes under 18 months. First prize, 40s; second, 20s— eight entries. First prize, A. and J. Anderson; second, J. T. and W. M. Douglas. Class 89—BestEwesucklinglamb. First prize, 40s; second, 20s—seven entries. Class 90—Best Ewe under 18 months. First prize, 40s; second, 20s—six entries. First prize, James Wallace; second, A. and J. Anderson ; commended, James Wallace. Loicostora. Class 91—Best ram. First prize, 40s ; second, -20s—four entries. First prize, Hayr; second, William Aicken. Class 92—Best Ram under 18 months. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s—four entries. First prizo, James Hayr; seoond, James Hayr. Class 93—Best Pen of three Ewes.suckling lambs—one entry. No competition. Class 94--Bost Pen of threo Ewes, under IB months. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s — saven entries. Ist prizo, James Hayr; 2nd, Vym. Aitken. 95—Best Ewe, Suckling Lamb. ' First prize, 40s ; second, 20s —-Four entries. ) Ist prize, James Hayr ; 2nd, James Hayr. Class 90 —Best Ewe, under 18 months. First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s—Six entries. Ist prize, J. Hayr ; 2nd, J. Hayr. Classes 97 to 102 No entries, Cotswolds. No ontries. Longwools. Class 103—Best Pen of 10 Ewes, under 18 months, bred by the Exhibitor. First prize, SOs; second 40s—Two entries. Ist prize, James Wallace; 2nd, R. and J. An derson. Romnoy March. Class 104—Best Ram. First prize, 40s; socond, 20s—Two entries. Ist prizo, Mark Woodward ; 2nd, Henry Woodward. Classos 105 to 109 —No entries. Shropshire Downs. Class 110—Best Ram—Two entries. Ist prize, Waikato Land Association; 2nd, Waikato Land Association. Class 111—Best Ram, under IS months. First prize, 40s; second, 20s—Ono entry. Ist prize, Waikato Land Association. Class 112—Best Pen of 3 Ewes, Suckling Lambs. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s—Two entries. Ist, Waikato Land Association ; 2nd, Waikato Land Association. Class 113— Best Pen of 3 Ewes, under 18 months. First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s— Two ontries. Ist prizo, Waikato Land Association ; 2nd, Waikato Land Associ ation. Class 114—Best Ewo, Suckling Lamb- No ontry. Class 115 —Best Ewe, under 18 months. First prize, 40s; second, 20s—Ono entry. Ist prize, Waikato Land Association. South Downs. Class 110, Bost Ram—No entry. Class 117, Bost Ram, under 18 months. First prizo, 40s; second, 20s—Four entries. Ist prize, R. &E. Maclean ; 2nd. It. & E. Maclean. Class 118, Best Pen of throe Ewes, Suckling Lambs—No entry. Class 119, Best pen of three Ewes, under 18 months. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s— Throo entries. Ist prize, R. &E. Maclean ; 2nd, R. &E. Maclean; highly commended, R. & E. Maclean. Class 120, Best Ewe, Suckling Lamb—No entry. Class 121, Best Ewo, under 18 months. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s—Two ontries. Ist prize, ft. Si E. Maclean; 2nd, R, &E. Maclean. Fat Sheep (Provincial Bred.) Class 122, Best Pen of fivo Wethore. First prize, 40s ; second, 2()s—Ono ontry. Ist prize, Waikato Land Association. Class 123, Best Pen of iivo Ewos. First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s—Three entries. Ist prizo, James Wallaco; 2nd, Jamos Wallace. Class 124, Best Pen of fivo Lambs. First prize, 40s ; second, 20s—Two entries. Ist prize, James Wallaco; 2nd, A. & J. Ander son. Classes 125 to 127—N0 entries. Pigs. Tho total numbor penned is 27, as against about half a dozen last year, and tho animals generally aro of a superior class. Out of twenty classes set down in tho catalogue, nine received a fair number of entries, the total prize monoy awarded being £18, In addition to this, there is a special prize in tho shape of a silver cup, awarded by Mr F. H, Lowisson, jowoller, of Queon-atreet. Judges; Messrs C. T. Barriball, Kempton, k J. 11, Wright. Steward :Mr P. Lnngford, Berkshire Brood. Class 130, For tho best Boar, over 12 months. First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s— Two ontries. Ist prizo, Reid Bros; second, S. Morrin. Class 131, Boar, over 6 months and under 12 months—No entry. Class 132, Best Boar Pig, under 0 months. First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s—Threo entries. Ist prizo, S. W. Somerfield; second, S. Morrin. Class 133, Bost Sow, ovor 12 months, in pig, or .suckling pigs. First prize, 40s; second, 20s—Soven entrios. Ist prize, Gavin Wallaco; second, S. Morrin; com monded, John B. Bull ; highly com monded, H. Pilkington. Class 134, Bost Sow, 0 months old and under 12 months. First prizo, 40s; second, 20s—Threo ontrica. 2nd prizo, 11. Pilking ton. Class 135, Bost Sow, under 6 months— One ontry. Ist prizo, James Wallaco; 2nd, James Wallaco. Class 136, Best Pen of threo Pigs, under 6 months—Ono entry. No prizo awarded. Class 137, Best Boar, ovor 12 months. First prizo, 40s; socond, 20s—Ono ontry. No exhibit. Class 138, Best Boar, ovor G months and under 12 months—No entry. Class 139, Best Boar Pig, under 6 months. First prizo, 40s ; second, 20s—Ono entry. Ist prize, Thomas Crowe. Classes 140 to 143—N0 ontries. Any othor Brood than Berkshiro or WMto. Classes 144 to 150—No entrios. Spkcial Prize by Mr F. H. Lewisson, jewollor, a Silver Cup for tho best Sow with Litter of Pigs, not less than eight.—Entrios wore made by H. Pilkington, John Bull, J. Bainbridge, A. E. Isaacs, and Gavin Wallaco. Tho prizo was awarded to. an oxhibit by Gavin Wallace.

Poultry.

l'hls department shows a decided im provement upon last year both in tho number and quality of tho oxhibits, Whilo there wore only 71 entries last year, the number to-diw is 91. This improvement may probably bo attributed to the awaken ing of intorost in poultry-breeding caused by tho show hold in town somo months ago, and the formation of a Poultry Association. The poultry exhibits are arranged in the open shed Hanking the main building. A decided change for tho better lias bep,R uitolo insido in the provision fortho: aeporoniodation of tho birds, the Committee having adopted Messrs W, anUlti E. Martin's patont coops. Tho principal advantages of these aro that they aro portable, and whon not required may bo folded up and stowod in oxcoed ingly small space, tho saving of room in this rospoot boing about eighty per cent. They aro of wood, with wrought galvanized wire fronts. A glanco ovor tho oxhibits shows that many of tho classes nvo not represented. For instance, there avo no entrios in tliQ following clnssos j—Black or white game cock and hen, silver grey, white and ooloured dorking, black Spanish cook, Cochin cook, hen, and othor variety ; dark Brahma cook, 'golden-spangled Polish cock and hon, creye occur, Lo Flacho, white or brown leghorns', Plymouth rockp,"Malays, Minorcas, &c. A specios of poultry ii,ow to Auckland is tho Anda.lusian bl,'ue fowl, which was imported hexo two' years ago by ' Mbs'sfs "W, and H, E. Martin, Thoro. avo several exhibits in this qlosb, and all from tho same coop. Tho classes for duck and hon eggs and Rouen ducks produce tho bost ontries. Tho principal exhibitors in this department jvr.e Messrs S. Morrin, Reid Brothova, A. Buckland, Taylor, Stephens, Totty, and Mesdames Aj E. Isaacs, TIIO3. Morrin, Quiok, and Miss Wpolnough.

Judges: Messrs W. F, Bu.Qk.land.GillaTd, and A. A. Stephenson.. Stewards'; Messrs Wm, flail apdVatt,

Class 151, Best Black-breasted Red Qame, Cock and Hen. Firat prizo, 10s ; sepcwd, ss,—Five, entries, Itt priz«, John Walker; Ist prize, B. A. Laurie ; 2nd, Samuel Marrin, Class 152, " Best Brown-breasted, or C4inger-red, Gamo ' Cock "and Hen. First prize, 10s;'secoftd, ss.—Two entries, Ist firiio, Samuel 'Morriii; 2n.<j| t 3«h^ A. E * sna:s. . .■';' : ", ■: \■ ' "'■"" •

Class 163, Duck-wing Game, Cock and Hen. First prize, 10s; second, ss.—One entry. 2nd prize, Wm. Adcock, jun. Class 154.—N0 entry. Class 155, Pile Game C"ck and Hen. First prize, 10s; second, ss.—One entry. Commended, Samuel Morrin. Class 15(5, Best Game Cock (irrespective of class). First prize, 10s ; second, ss.— Five entries. Ist prize, E. T. Cartwriglit ; 2nd, Samuel Morrin. Class 157, Silver.grey Dorking, Cock and Hen. First prize, 10s : second, ss.—One entry. Highly commended, Thos. Stephens. Classes 158 to 102.—N0 entries. Class 103.—Black Spanish, Cock and Hen. First prize, 10s; second, ss.—Three entries. Ist prize, Mrs A. E. Isaacs ; 2nd, Miss Woolnough. Class 104, Black Spanish, Cock. Class 105, White Spanish, Cook and Hon. First prize, 10s; second, ss.—One entry. Not shown. Class ICG, White Spanish, Cock. First prize, 10s i second, ss.—One entry. Not shown. Class 107—Buff Cochin cock and hen. First prize, 10s ; second, ss—four entries. Ist prize, Reid Bros. ; second, A. O. Stephenson; highly commended, C. E. Taylor. Class IGS—Buff Cochin, cock. First prize, 10s ; second, ss—two entries. Not shown. Classes IG9 to 172. No entries. Class 173—Dark Brahma, cook and hen. First prize, 10rf ; second, ss—three entries. Ist prize, Alfred Bluck; second, Mrs A. 13. Isaacs. Class 17J —Dark Brahma cock. No entry. Class 175—Light Brahma conk and hen. First prize, 10a; second, ss—two entries. Ist prize, C. E. Taylor ; second, S. Morrin. Class 176—Light Brahma cock. First prize, 10s; second, ss—one entry. Com mended, Mrs A, E. Isaacs. Class 177—Langshan, cock and hen. First prize, 10s ; second, ss— four entries. Ist prize, Mrs E. Wood ; second, G. Rawlinson. Class 178 —Langshan, cock. First prize, 10s; second, fia—one entry. Ist prize, Mrs E. Wood. Clafs 179, Golden-Pencilled Hamburgs, cock and hen. First prize, lOfl ; second, 5s —Four entries. Ist prize, Mrs T. Morrin ; 2nd, Miss Woolnough. Class ISO, Silver-Pencilled Hamburgs, cock and hen. First prize, 10s ; second, 5s —Two entries. Ist prize, MrsT. Morrin. Class 181, Golden-Spancled Hamburgs, cock and hen. First prize, 10s ; second, 5s —One entry. Class 182, Silver-Spangled Hambnrgs, cock and hen. First prize, 10a ; second, 5s —Four entries. Ist prize, Mrs C. Eaton; 2nd, .lames Hunt. Class 183, Black Hamburg, Cock and Hen. First prize, 10s; second, ss—One entry. Commended, William Adams. Class 184, White Crested Polish, Cock and Hen. First prize, 10s; second, ss— Three entries. Ist prize, Mrs T. Morrin ; 2nd, Sam Morrin ; highly commended, Miss Woolnough. Class 185, Golden-Spangled Polish, Cock and Hen—No entry. Class ISG, Silver-Spangled Polish, Cock and Hen. First prize, 10s; second, ss— Three entries. Ist prize, Mrs C. G. Quick; 2nd, Mrs C. G. Quick. Class 187, Andalusians, Cock and Hen. First prize, 10s; second, ss—Three en tries. Ist prize, W. and H. E. Marten ; 2nd, Miss Woolnough; commended, W. and E. Marten. Class 188, Houdans. First prize, 103 ; second, ss—Three entries. Ist prize, Mrs Thos. Morrin ; 2nd, Mrs Thos. Morrin. Classes 189 to 192—N0 entry. Class 193, Plymouth Rocks. First prize, 10s ; second, 5s —Two entries. Ist prize, Mrs Thos. Morrin ; 2nd, Alfred Buckland. Class 194, Minorcas—No entry. Class 195, Sultans. First prize. 10s; second, ss—Two entries. Ist prize, W. S. Morgan ; 2nd, Samuel Morrin. Class 196, Malays—No entry. Class 197, Any other variety Pure-bred Poultry, Cock and Hen. First prizo, 10s ; second, ss—One entry. Ist prize, Mrs A. S. Isaacs. Class 198, Black-Breasted Rod Game Bantams, Cock and Hen. First prizo, 10s ; second, ss—Two entries. Ist prize, Florence B. Cruickshank ; 2nd, John Walker. Classes 199 to 202—N0 entries. Class 203, Any other variety of Bantams. First prize, 10s ; second, ss—One entry. Ist prize, Frank Green. Classes 204 to 200-No entries. Class 207, Toulouse Geese, Goose and Gander. First prize, 10s; second, ss—Two entries. Not judged. Class 208, White Embden Geese, goose and gander—No entry. Class 209, Aylesbury Ducke, duck and clrako. First Prizo 10s ; second, ss—One entry. Ist prizo, \V. Trollopo. Class 210, Rouen Ducks, duck and drake. First prize, 10s ; second, ss—Nine entries. Ist prize, Roid Brothers; second Miss Edith Pereival. Class 211 Black Indian Ducks, duck and drake. First prizo, 10s ; second, ss—One entry. Commended, Mrs Thos. Morrin. Classes 212 and 213—N0 entries. Class 214, Any other variety of Ducks, duck and drake. First prize 10s; second, ss—Ono entry. Commended, H. Pilking ton. Classes 215 to 218—No entries. Class 219, Basket of Hen Eggs, not less than ono dozen. First prize, 10s ; second, ss—Six entries. Ist prize, Mrs Westney ; 2nd, Geo. Totty. Class 220, Baskot of Duck Eggs, not less than one dozen. First prize, 10s ; second, ss—Five entries. Ist pri^e, John Bull; 2nd G. Pilkington.

Pigeons.

This scotion of tho Show is divided into eishteon classes, there being in all 29 ex hibits. In seven classos there are no ex hibits. The varieties of which there are the largest number of exhibits are fantails, tumblers, and beards. Tho largest exhibi tor is Mr John Walker, who shows no fewer than eleven classes. Messrs Grigloy and H. C. Green each also havo exhibits in several classes.

Classos 221 and 222.—N0 entry. Class 223, Pouters. First prize, 7s 6d; second, 2s 6d.—Ono entry. Highly com mended, Hulmo.

Class 224, Almond Tumblers. First prize, 7s Gd; second, 2s Gd.—Two entries. Ist prize, Gieen ; 2nd, Walker. Class 225, Kite Tumblers. First prize, "7s Gd; second, 2s Gd.—Two entries, Ist prizo, Rose; 2nd, Walker, Class 22b1, any other variety of Tumblers. First prize, 7s Gd; 2nd, 2s Gd.—Four entries. Ist prizo, Walker ; 2nd, Rose. Class 227—N0 entry. Class 228, Barbs, black. First prize 7s Gd; second, 2s Gd.—One entry. HirijW commended, Walker. ,' y

Class 229, Jacobins, any variety. First prizo, 7s Gd; second, gg Gd.—Ono entry. Highly commended, Walker. Class 23,0,, Fantails. First prize, 7s Gd ; SROQiid, 2s Gd.—Five entries. .Ist prize, Walker; 2nd, Tonka.

Class 231, Baldheads and variety. First prize, 7s 6d ; second, 2s 6d.—Three entries. Ist prize, Rose ; 2nd, Grigley. Class 232, Beards and variety. First prize, 7s Gd ; second, 2s Gd.—Three entries. Ist prize, Green ; commended, Rose. Class 233, Nuns. First prize, 7s Gd; socond, 2s Gd.—Two entries. Ist pr^e, Walker ; 2nd prize, Rose. Class 234, English Owls, First prize, 7s Gd; second, 2s Gd.--Two entries. 2nd prize, Walker,

Classes ggS And 236—N0 entry. Class 237, Antwerps, bluo, long-facod. First prize, 7s Cd; socond, 2s GU— One ontry. Highly commended, Eyre. Class 23S—No entry.' Class 239, Antwerps, bluo chequers, long faced. First prize, 7s Gd ; second, 2g Gd,.-^ One entry. Classes 240 to 242—N0 enti;v, Class 243, any other- variety Pigeons. First prize, 7s ficl; second, 2s Gd.—Two entries, Jat prize, Walker ; 2nd, Grigley.

Rabbits and Guinea Pigs.

If any sign of the excommunication of "poorbunny" in this colony \yas required, it would be supplied by <,h e sniall nuipber of oxhibits in the classes under the above heading. Jn the three classes of rabbits only nyc pairs are exhibited, and there are but' two exhibits in tho oxtra class for Guinea pigs. Class 244, White, Pink Eyes, Buck and poo, First prizo, 7s Gd ; second, 2s Cd.— Two ontries. Ist prize, Hall; 2nd, Walker. Class 245, Lop-eared Bu,ci< and Doe. First prizo, 7s Od; second, 2s od.—Ono entry Highly commended, Walker. Class 24(i, any other varioty, Buok and Dop, First prize, 7s 6d ; second, 2s Gd.— ! Jfwo entries. Ist piize, Grigley; 2nd Walker. ' '

GUINEA PIGS (EXTRA CLASS).

Tho only entriea were by H. C. Green and Miss At, Buckland. Ist prize, Miss Buck land ; 2nd, Green.

Dogs.

The exhibits in this department were oi a satisfactory character., both in respect, to appearance and number. J K IBBO the num ber shown was 12^ hut after that time the number de^nert annually- until last year wh^n Ottly, TX were exhibited, TJiia, year' however, show? a. deeded improvement, 102 animals,, being on the ground. The exhibits were divided. into twenty-eight

classes, in twenty-six of which entries were made, while in tlie clusses poodles and terriers (not black and tan) there were no entriep. Greyhounds, setters, cocker spaniels, cattle and sheep dogs, comprised the most numerously-oont etcd lots, others being confined to from ono to four ntries. The total prize money amounted to £17.

Judges: Messrs F. Newall, W. Bush and T. A. Brown. Steward :Mr John Bull! Class 247, Greyhound Dogs. First prize' 10s; second, ss.—Eight entries. Ist prize' M. Dei-van's Musket; 2nd,J. Kelly's Fin commended, T. and E. Chermside.

Class 245, Greyhound Bitches. First prize, 10s ; second, ss.—Four entries. Ist prize, M. Dervan's Perfume; 2nd, J. Bain bridge's Lady. Class 249, Greyhound Dogh, under 12 months old. First prize, 10s; second, 5s —Three entries. Ist prizo, James Martin's Totara; 2nd, A. E; Isaac's Roto.

Class 250, Greyhound Bitches, under 12 months old. First prize, 10s ; second, 5s — No competition.

Class 251, Pointers, Dogs. First prize 10s ; second, ss.—Three entries. No prize ' Class 252, Pointers, Sluts. First prize 10s; second, sp.—No competition. ' Class 253, Setters, English. First prize 10s j second, ss.—Four entries. No prize.' Class 254, Setters, Gordon. First prize 10s; second, ss. Four entries. Ist prize' Thomas Stephen's ; 2nd, AY. M. Hall. Class 255, Setters, Irish. First prize 10s; second, ss.—Six entrieß. Ist prize c' Rhodes' Nellie; 2nd, Richard Hunter's Juno. Class 25G, Retrievers. First prize 10s ■ second, 55.-Two entries. Ist prize, Alex' Gillespie's Rock.

Class 257, Spaniels, Clumber. First prize 10s; second, ss.— Four entries. Ist prize' S. Morrison. . ' Class 258, Spaniels, Sussex. First prize 10s ; second, ss. —Two entries. No prize. Class 259, Spaniels, Cocker. First prize 10s; second, ,'is.—Ten entries. Ist prize Henry Kramer ; 2nd, A. A. Rattrav ' Classes 2GO and 2GI—No entries "' Class 2G2, Mastiffs. First prize, 10s • second, ss.— Three entries. Ist prize J W* A. Philson ; 2nn, C. Buddie. Class 203, St. Bernard's—No entry Class 2C4, Cattle Dogs. First Prize, 10s • second, ss.—Six entries. Ist prizo, B. ii' Murray's Sweep; 2nd, B. M. Murray's Venus. * Class 265, Sheep Dogs. First Prize, 10s j second, ss,—Nine entries. Ist prize W H. Martin's Ship; 2nd, J. McNicol'sßover Class 2GG, Bull Dogs. First prize 7s Cd ; second, 2s Gd.—Three entries. Ist prize, J. Wilson.

Class 207, Bull Terrier. First prize, 7s Gd ; second, 2s Gd.— Two entries. Ist prize J. P. Alexander's Norah.

Class 2GB, Fox Terriers, dogs. First prize, 7s Gd ; second, 2s Gd.— Four entries Ist prize, John Woymouth; 2nd, Robert Graham, jun.

Class 2Gfl, Fox Terriers, sluts.- First prize, 7s Gd; second, 2s 6d.—Three entries. No prize. Class 270, Terriers, black and tan. First pnzs, 7s Gd; second, 2s 6d.—Four entries. Ist prize, Robert Greenland's Queen; 2nd James Andrews. *

Class 271, Terriers, smooth, not black and tan—No entry. Class 272, Broken-haired Terrier. Firsst prize, 7s Gd ; second, 2s Gd.—Three entries Ist prize, Fred L. Brotheroe's Jim; 2nd. John Waymouth. Class 273, Terriers, toy. First prize,°7s Gd ; second, 2s Gd.—One entry. 274, Skye Terriers. First prize, 7s Gd; second, 2s Gd.—Three entries. Ist prize, Edward Isaacs ; 2nd, Wm. Goldie. Class 275, Poodles—No entiy. Class 27G, Maltose. First prize, 7s Gd; second, 2s Gd. —Two entries. Ist prize* Mra D. Patterson ; 2nd, Mra B. Patterson. Class 277, Italian. First prize, 7s Gd • second, 2s Gd.-Two entries. Ist prize, Miss Gallagher ; 2nd, John Detnpsey. Mr Robinson's prize for dogs over twelve months, J. P. Alexander's Smut; under twelve months, Robert Graham, jun. Class 278, King Charles or Blenheim bpaniel (Robinson's prize).—Five entries.

Dairy Produce and Preserved Meat.

In this department of tho show the most noticeable feature is the falling off in butter. While thero wore no less than thirteen eitrics last year for each of the first two classes, onlyoneladycomesforwardthisyear* Fancy butter, which is a new class, pro duces three entries. Mesdames Crowe. Keates, Adcock, and Pilkington all show good samples of butter. Cheese, again, pro duces but few exhibitors, Messrs Day and; Dibblo and the Te Awamutu Cheese anct Bacon Factory having the only samplea shown. There are no exhibits of preserved! mullet, but good assortments' of preserved" meats have been entered by Hellaby Brothers, Fisher and Co., and Georsa Hulme, while the only salt beef is from tllellaby's establishment.

Judges : Messrs Neal, Hogg, Thompson, baton, and Stevenson. Steward: Air F Lawry.

Class 279, Best Slbs of Butter, in wife, with salt. First prize, 30s; second. Via— Two entries. First prizo, Pilkingto*, Class 280, Best 31bs of Buttw ia roUsi. without salt. First prize, 30a j second, 16» —Two entries. First prize* Pilkington1; second, Mrs Crowo.

Class 281, Best Slbs Fancy Butter. First prize, 30s j second, 15s _ Three ?" t"8,?;, .First Pl>ize, Mrs Skoreaj second, Mrs Pilkington. Class 282, Best Potted Butter, not less. tlinn 25 lbs, fit for exportation. First prize, 30s; second, 15s—Two entries. First prize, Mrs Crowe ; second, Mrs Pilkington. Class 283, Best 561bs old Cheese, in one. ?L? lorf-,. Cheese »' Vi9do Pri°r to April 30. ISS3. liret prize, 80s; second, ISs-Twa entries. First prize, George Dibble: second, Te Awamutu Cheeso and Bacon Factory Company. . * Class 284, Best 561bs new Cheew, in one;' or more Cheeses, made since August X 1883. 'First prize, 30s; second, 15s-Threft entries. First prize, George Dibble; second. Seccombe.

Classes 285 and 286—N0 entry Class 287, Best Salt Beef, in casks or tiorce (date of salting to bo affixed) First RfanrA^ aentey-SeC°nd Classes 288 and 289—N0 entry. Class 290, Preserved Meat in tins, the best assortment (tho date of manufacture to bo affixed). First priao, 30s; second, 1 us—l hree entries. First prize, Fisher and Co.; socond, R, a.nd W. Hellaby: highly commended, George Hulme. Class §M, Preserved Mullet~No (aitries.

Implements of New Zealand. Manufacture. Our remarks on this class aro held over till to-morrow.

Judges; Messrs Carruth, John Bobs, Hy, l\oynoMs, and R. Fisher. Stewards* MM»T. Short, W. Waters, and J. These awards are difficult to get through the determined indieposition of JoL Phillips (steward) to give reporters any to on^^S^rS^ I>lOUgh -°nft: Glass 293, Double $\mw Plough.-Fiva ontnes. Wallace and Hotham, Ist; Reid and Gray, 2nd s Wallace and Hotham, com* Class 294 Double Furrow Plough, su& smler combmed-Twa entries. Vallac* and Hothatn, 2nd,. Class 295, Single Furrow Hough, with two wheols^TW entries. Dunwoodie Bros,, Ut i Reid and Gray, 2nd ; Wallace (\W Hotham, commended. KClass 296, Single Furrow Plough, witfc oiio wheel.-Two entries. Wallace and Hotham, Ist; Reid a,nd GmuC, 2nd. Class 297, Antifriction Plough. ~on9 entry. Reid and Gray, commended. Class 295, Swing Plough.-T- rfo entrie*, Wallace and Hothara, Ist Class 29!)— No entry. Cla^s 300 Moulding Plough. - Hurt. atbw. Reid and Gray, lgt} VaUace and Hotham, commended

JSH» 3. 01> ftff*s* with moulding bod> combmod.-Three entries. Wallale and Class 3Q& Oultivator.-Ono entry. Reid and Gicoy commended. Clas? 303, Set of Heavy Harrows, M three horses—Two entries. Reid and Gray, Ist; Wallace and Hotham, 2nd. Class 304, Set of Heavy Harrows, for 2 horses. ~i\vo. entries. Reid and Gray, Ist? \\ allance and Hotham, 2nd. Class 305, Set of Harrows, for 3 horses.— One entry Commended, Reid and Gray. Class 300, Set of Harrows, for 2 horses.— On? entry. Highly commended, Wallace and Hotham.

Class 307, Disc Havrows.-Two entries Highly commended, Reid and Grey. Class 308, Set Chain Harrows.-One entry. No prize Class 309, Norwegian Harrows.—One entnr. Highly commended, Wallace and Jtothain.

Class 310, Set of Whippletrees, for 2, 3, and 4 horses.—Two entries. Ist prize, Reid and Gray; 2nd, Wallace and Hotham. Class 311, Cambridge Roller.—Three, entries. Ist prize, Wallace and Hotham ; 2nd, Reid asd Gray. C/i^r 312 ' Combined Manure and Seed BeW^d^ra^ Hi^ comm6nd«d '

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