MANAWATU SPRING SHOW

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2919, 3 November 1916, Page 4

MANAWATU SPRING SHOW

A GREAT SECOND DAY

ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ON -RECORD

DETAILS OF THE JUDGING

Holstein Friesian cow—J. Liggins's Dutchland Colantlia Merccna. Holstein Friesian bull—C. C. Buckland's Rex do Kol of Sunnycroft. Lncoln ram —H. Gaisford. Lincoln ewe—Mrs. J./D. Ormond. Romney Marsh ram—G. E. Allen. English Leicester ram—S. R. Lancaster. English Leicester R. Lancaster. Border Leicester ram—Mrs. J. D. Qrmond. Border Leicester ewe—Mrs. J. D. Ormond. Special Prizes. J. J. M'Kenzio's special in harness horses was won by C. J?. Purton's pony, General' Mack. Mr. GaisfonJ's Shire. Cup was won by Ellis Bros. The Hereford Herd Book Society's silver oup was won again by E. Short. The Slack . Perpetual Challenge Cup for Ayrshires was won by D. Buchanan for the third successive year. The M'Crea Silver Plate for Jerseys was won by E. Eagle. In 1913 also Mr. Eaglo won this' trophy, and in ISTI4 and 1915 Mj-. S. R. Lancaster won.it. Tliis year Mr. Lancaster was second. E'. Eagle also won the Association Special for Jersey cow with authenticated milk and butter-fat records. .. Messrs. O'Connor and Tydeman's gold medal for Holstein Friesian cow and progeny; was won by Mr. AV. I. Lovelock. . Tho Alfa, Laval 50-guinca Cup for the best dairy cpiv was-yon by Mr. S. R. Lancaster. The Donald Fraser Silver Cup for Lincoln ram was wonby Mr. H: Gaisford. In 1915 Mr. AV. Perry was tho winner. The Perry Challenge Cup of 100 guineas was won by Mr. G. E. Allen. Mr. Perry himself won the cup last yean ' , . Detailed results of tlie judging 'are as under:— CATTLE. Shorthorn. Cow with calf —Douglas M'Lean, 1 and champion; A. M'Lean, 2 and reserve champion; AA r . H. Booth, 3. Heifor, 3 years—Douglas M'Lean, 1; ,W. Taylor, 2. i Heifer, 2 years—W. H. Booth, 1; D. M'Lean, 2; AV. H. Booth, 3. Heifer, 1 year —Sir AValter Buchanan, 1; A. M'Lean, 2; AV. F. Jacob, 3. Bull, over. 3 years —G. A. Turner, 1 and reserve champion; AV. Taylor, 2; John Davies's Estate, 3. Bull, 3 years —AV. Taylor j 1. Bull, 2 A. Turner, 1 and champion; Dalziell Bros., 2; G. A. lirner, 3. Bull, 1 year—AA T . F. Jacob, 1; G. A. Turner, 2; James Kilgour, 3. Hereford. English. Hereford Society's Cup for best New Zealand-bred bull—33. Short. Cow with calf—E. Short, 1, 2, and 3. Heifor, 2 years—E. Short, 1 and 2; O. A. Levett, 3. Heifer, 1 year—E. Short, 1, 2, and 3. Two yearling heifers—E. Short, 1. Bull, 3-years—D. M'Kenzie, 1; E. Short, 2. Bull, 2 years—E. Short, 1 and 2; C. A. J. Levett, 3. Bull, 1 year—E. Short, 1 and 2; G. ' F. Moore, 3. . North Devon. , AV. J. Birch showed six North Deronß and . secured six firsts and two-cham-pionships. • \ Aberdeen AngusBull, 3 years—F. Armstrong, 1, Ayrshire, Slack Challenge Cup, for bull and 3 females—D. Buchanan, 1 and 2; J. | Kyle, 3Cow with calf—D. Buchanan, 1 and • 2; C. B. Morgan. ■ i Cow, 3 years, in calf —D. Buchanan, ■ 1; J. Kyle, 2; Porirua Mental Hos- ■ pital, 3. • ' ■ ; Heifer, 3 years—D. Buchanan, 1; L Mental Hospital, 2. i 1 Heifer; 2 years—Mental Hospital, 1; D. Buchanan, 2 and 3. ; Heifer, one year—D. Buchanan, 1 and i 2; Mental Hospital, 3. Two yearling heifors—D. Buchanan, 1 1 and 3; Mental Hospital, 2. 1 Bull, over 3 years—J. Kyle, 1 and - champion; D. Buchanan, 2; Mental r Hospital,. 3. Bull, 3 years—D. Buchanan, 1; Men- , tal Hospital, 2; J. Kyle, 3.

'(By TeWgraph.—Special Reporter.) Palmerston N., November 2. This, the second day of the Metropolitan Show, was one of the most successful second days 011 record. It rivals the best second daye of the period during which the Railway Department gave special facilities for the second and third days of tho show. Now the special facilities are confined to the third day. - The weather was fine and bright, and everything went well. Tho Acting Prime Minister (Hon. J. Allen), the Sinister of Customs (Hon. Dr. 31' Nab), and Surgeon-General Henderi son were honoured guests during the iday, and each made a brief speech to a body of ambulance men from Awa-J puni camp. ' ' Tho exhibition is i|i most important respects as great as ever. The_ stock section is tho ohiof thing, and it is a j very strong, seotiori. Some may hold that the horses aro not as good as they 'might, to he, and may attribute this to 'the. advent of the motor, and others 'jnay critioisb the sheep, but there,i§ no. ''denying that the stock section. as a whole is a groat section. lii the heavy parses the Wellington City Corporation is again the most successful exhibitor. For some years now the City -lias made its mark with the. fine horses fit has 6ent' to the big show, and this year its 'exhibits annexed this championship and reserve championship. ■In the other h'orss competitions' prizes were well divided amongst a largo "number of oxhibitors. Tho cattle section produced the keenest of competition. Both tho dairy and tho fat breeds were excellency represented, and a glanco through the catalogue shows that a big percentage of the loading cattle breeders were in com■potition with one another. Mr. Baldwin, indge of the Shorthorns, consid«red the entries wore a very high class, quite equal to anything, ever seen here, and just as good as the best in tho South Island. Tho yearling bulls and heifers caught the judge's eye as being ■ particularly strong classes. They wero all New Zealand bred, and could hold their own with imported stock. Sir (Walter Buchanan's fine yearling hull ■was specially commended. The Hereford classes brought out a. lino array of leading breeders, llie honours go to E. Short, who in big fields secured all the firsts except in one class) and in that he was second to D. M'Kenzie, of Masterton. Tho judge of the Ayrshires said that those entered in the herd competition were splendid specimens of tne breed. The class for cow and oalf wa-s a big one of really tiptop oowa. 'Tho first prize dry cow was a, true type of Ayrshire, and tho second was a nice type, but hardly in show condition. The heifers _ shown were good, and should be further heard of in the show.ring. Tho bulls in the matured class wero threo of the best that could be found in New Zealand. The other bulls, too, were good, especially the champion and reserve champion.Tho Jersey division attracted a fairly large number of breeders. The stock •yae pronounced excellent, and no one seoured a monopoly of tho prizes. The battlo of the Holstein-Fricsians saw the awards well soattered, and in several instances tho older breeders to whom success had come with each succeeding show were defoated. Tho representatives of the breed penned were of high quality. . Tho milking Shorthorns may be increasing in favour in New Zealand. Af any rate, this year's entries aro good. The judge (Mr. Q. Donald) expressed j himself as well satisfied with tho quality of tho exhibits. They wore an. im- ' provement 011 other years, and lie considered tho young stock will bo a greal improvement when fully matured, upoi the older animals shown. Jerseys practically monopolised tin dairy cattle section, to tho surprise 0! the! judge (Mr. J. Massey], who. ex peeled, in a district whero feed was s( spleritiful that somo of the bigge: Tweeds would be represented.. The.c'n tries were, in his opinion, an excellen '■ lot, although tho iuterost was lessenet by the, absence of. othfer breeds thai Jerseys. . • • , Mr. A. Millar, judge of the fa cattle, remarked that they wero ai extra, good class, especially the four year-old bullocks, which' provided gooi competition, the Shorthorns, Pollei AngU6,-and Herefords all being splen did animals. This class was fit for an; show in the Dominion. A lot of very good shoop were shown but professionals considered there wero some weak'spots in tho exhibit.. A disappointing entry of Lincolns came for,ward, there, being no Wairarapa entries, but Mr. G. Elliott nevertheless had no easy task, for tho quality was good. The champion ram was a fine specimen of the Lincoln breed, and would hold his own in any company, in Now Zealand. The same thing applied to the champion ewe. Mr. .M---liott pointed out that both at Hastings and Carterton Mr. W. Perry's host rein met to-day's winner. At Hastings . the Wairarapa animal won. tho championship, and at Carterton the order was reversed. Mr. Perry did not send his entry to Palmerston, which was a pity, because two wins out of threo might have decided the position ot these two rivals. Several big breeders .were absent from the ltomnoy Marsh competition, which nevertheless produced somo capital specimens of the breed. Mr. S. 11. Lancaster was again the only exhibitor of tho English Leicester. His sheep wero very favourably commented 011 by those familial with the breed. In Border Lcicesters also there was no competition, Mrs. J. D. Ormond being the only exhibitor. Tlie judge said that both tho Leicester divisions wero strong. In Shropshires and Southdown there wero poor entries, but good stockwas-shown.

THE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Championships have hoen won as folHarness horses—S. F. : Perrott's Draught stallion —Donald Estate's Buchlyvios. Draught mare—E. Short's Lassio I/Ogan. ... rt'L Working draught—Wellington vjity cow—Douglas M'Lean's H Shorthon™bull— G. A. Turner's Royal Duke 62nd. Hereford bull—E. Short's, Barometer North Devon cow—W. J. Birch's DeDevon hull—W. <J- Birch's Kyle's Prince Bomes of Glenariff. . Jersey cow—A. and J. 0 Donncll s fioulds Bilberry sth. D , Jersey bull—E. Eagle's Belvedere (Maiden Blußh. •

Bull, 2 years —D. Buchanan, 1; J, Kyle, 2; Mental Hospital, 3. Bull, 1 year—D. Buchanan, 1 and 3: J. Kyle, 3 .

Mr. Lovelock's special for bull and two of his progeny—AV. I. Lovelock, 1 • C. C. Buckland, 2; A. Raymond, 8. (The prize goes to Mr. Buckland). Mr. B. I/iggius's gold medal for cow and two progeny —AV. I. Lovelock, 1; J. Siovers, 2. Alfa Laval cup for tli'o best dairy cow of any breed—S. .11. Lancaster, 1"; D. Buchanan, 2; J. Liggins, 3. Milking Shorthorns. Cow. with calf —D. Buick, 1. Cow, over 3 years, in oalf —6. N. 8011, 1; J. R- Anderson and Co., 2. Heifor, 2 years —M. Kcarin, 1 and 2. Heifer, ono year—M. Kcarin, 1; J. Milligan, 2; EL M. Isssex, 3 ; Two yoarling lieifors—M Kcarin, 1. Bull, over 3 years—M. Kearin, 1. ' Bull, 3 years—ll. M. Essex, 1. Bull, 2 years —W. Brady, 1. Bull, 1 year—AV. H. Gibson, I; J. Milligan, 2 and! 3. Law's special for two heifers— M. Kcarin, 1. 9 Dairy cattle. Dairy cow—S. R. Lancaster, 1; N. Horroliin, 2; H. J. Lancaster, 3. Springer—S. R. Lancaster, 1; H. J. Lancaster, 2. Heifer, over 18 months —S. R. Lancaster, 1; H. J. Lancaster, 2. ' Two heifers, over 18 months—H. J. Lancaster, 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2. Heifer, over 12 months —B. B. Zurclier, 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2 and 3. Two heifers, over 12 months S. R. Lancaster, 1; B. B. Zurcher, 2; A. Lancaster, 3. . Alfa Laval Cup for host dairy cow— S. R. Lancaster, 1; D. Buchanan, 2; J. Liggins, 3.

Slack Rertiombranco Prize for Wo cows in millc—D. Buchanan, 1 and champion and 3; J. Kylo, 2. Jersey. 'Association special for cows with authenticated records,tho cows. to 1)6 judged on type—E. Eagle, 1 and 3: R. D. Harkness. 2. Cow, with call—A. and J. O'Donnell, 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2; E. Eagle, 3. Cow, over 3 years, in calf—H. ,T. Lancaster, 1; IT. J. Watson, 2; S. R. Lancaster, 3. . ' Heifer, 3 years—E. Eagle, 1; R. D, Harkness, 2; F. J. Watson, 3.

Champion Butter-fat Contest. A. Harrow-field (Palmerston North), 278 points, 1: F. Tbornley (Palmerston North), 258 points, 2; S. R. Lancastor (Fitzhorbert), 2-55 points, 3. The complete record of winners of the champion butter-fat competition is: 1906 AV. P. Harr'e; 1907, A. Buchanan; 1908, E. Griffiths; 1909, W. I. lovelock; 1910, not held; 1911. AV. I. Love-, lock; 1912, A. Harrwvfield; 1913, F. R. Thornley; 1914, F, R. Thwnloy; 1915, not held; 1910, A. Harrowficld.

Heifer, 2 years—R. L. Horn, 1; A. Buchanan, 2; E. Eagle, 3. Heifer, one year—C. Goodson, 1 and 3; F. J. Watson, 2. Two yearling heifers—C. Goodson, 1; F. J. Watson, 2; E. Eagle, 3. Bull, over 3 years—F. J. Watson, 1; S. It. Lanoastor, 2; H. J. Lancaster, 3.

SHEEP. «iv Lincoln, in the Wool. Ham, 18 months—H. Gaisford, 1 and champion, and 2. Bam. 30 months —Mrs. J. D. Ormond, 1; W. T. London, 2. Ewe, 18 months—H. Gaisford, 1 and 2. Ewe, under 30 months, with lambMrs. J. D. Ormond, 1. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb • Mrs. Ormond, 1 and champion. Two ewos, 18 months —H. Gaisford, Two owos, with lambs —Mrs. Ormond, Romney Marsh, in the Wool. Perry Cup for i'am—G. E. Allen. Barn, 18 months —J. Corp, 1 and 3; G. E. Allen, 2. • Bam, 30 months—G. E. Allen, 1 and champion, 2, and 3. . Bam, over 30 months—W. E. Weightmail, 1 and reserve champion. Two rams, 18 months —J. Corpc, 1; N. P. Nielsen, 2. Shorn ram, 18 months—J. Knight, 1; G. E. Allen, 2; J. Corps,. 8. Ewe, 18 months—J. Corpe, 1, 2, and 3. - Eive, nnder 30 months, with lamb — G. E. Allon, 1; M. Voss, 2 and 3. Ewe, under 30 months, with lamb— G. E. Alien, 1 and 2; M. Voss, 3. | Dry ewe—G. E. Allen, 1 and 2; M. Voss, 3. Two owes, 18 months—G. E. Allen, 1, 2, and 3. Two ewes, with lambs—M. Voss, 1 and 2. 1 English Leicester, in the Wool. S. B. Lancaster, tlje only exhibitor, won first prizes throughout, and both championships. Border Leicester, in the Wool. Mrs. J.- D. Ormond was tho only exhibitor. Her sheep wcro awarded both championships, and firsts in all classes. Southdown, in the Wool. Ram, 18 months—Bichmond and Pernio, 1, 2, and 3.

M'Crea. silver plato for bull and three females—E. Eagle, 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2; A. Buchanan, 3. Bull, 3 years —T. S. Sklwards, 1; A. Buchanan, 2. Bull, 2 yeais—E. Eagle. 1 and reserve champion; E. Harding, 2; L. and J. Griffiths, 3. Yearling hull—P. J. Watson, 1; J. R. M'Kenzie, 2; S. R. Lancaster, 3.

Bam, 30 months—Richmond and Fernie, 1 and 2; J. Knight, 3. Ram,- over 30 months—Richmond and Pernio, 1; J. Knight) 2; W. H. Booth, 3. , ' Two rams, 18 months—Richmond and Pernio, 1; J. Knight,' 2 and 3. Ewe, 18 months—Richmond and Pernio, 1; W. H. Booth, 2 aad 3. Ewe, 30 months—Richmond and Fernic, 1 and 2; J. Knight, 3.

Ewe, ovor 30 months —Richmond and Fornie, 1; J. Knight, 2. Two ewes, 18 months—Richmond and Fernie, 1-; W. H. Booth, 2 and 3. Two owos, with lambs—Richmond and Fernie, 1. .

Holstein-Friesian. Cow, with calf —J. Liggins, 1; S. J. Siovcr, 2; W. I. Lovelock, 3. Cow, over 3 years, in calf —Lakeside Stud Farm, 1; S. J. Siovcr, 2; W. I. Lovelock, 3. Heifer, 3 years—J Donald, 1; AY. Raymond, 2; Lakeside Stud Farm, 3. Hoifer, 2 years—W. Raymond, 1 ; Lakeside Stud! Farm, 2 and 3. Heifer, 1 year—J. W. J. Gardiner, 1; J. Liggins, 2; C. C. Buckland, 3. Two yearling heifera—o. C. Buekland, 1 and 2; W. Raymond, 3. Bull, ovor 3 years—o. C. Buckland, 1; W. I. Lovelock, 2 and! 3. Liggins' gold medal for cow and two progeny —W. I. Lovclock, IS. J. Siever," 2. , Friesian bull, 3 years—W. Raymond, 1; C. C. Buckland, 2. Yearling bull —W. I. Lovelock, 1; J. W, J. Gardiner, 2; Lakeside Stud Farm, 3.

Southdown, Shorn. Ram, 18 months—RichraoluL and Pernio, 1; J. Knight, 2 and 3. Ram, over 18 months—Richmond and Fernie, 1; W. H. Booth, 2; J. Knight, 3.

Ewe, 18 months—J. Knight, 1; W, H. Booth, 2; Richmond and Pernio, 3. Ewe, with lamb—J. Knight, 1; Richmond and Pernio, 2 and 3.

Cup for ram by English sire—Richmond and Fernie, 1. Shorn ram, over 18 months—Richmond and Pernio, 1; Vi. 11. Booth, 2; J. Knight-, 3. Shorn ewe, 18 months —J. Knight

1; W. H. Booth, 2 and 3. Shorn ewe, with lamb—J. Knight, 1 Richmond and Fevnie, 2 and 3.

Shropshire Down, in Wool. R-am, 18 months —W. C. Knight, 1 and 3; H. D. Vavasour, 2. Shorn ;ram, 18 months—Sir James Wilson, 1 and 2. Ram, 30 months—H. D. Vavasour, 1 and 3;, W. C. Knight, 2. Ram, over 30 months —Sir James Wilson, 1; Mrs. D. White, 2. Two rams, 18 months—H. D. Vavasour, 1; Sir James Wilson, 2. Ewe, 18 months —W. C. Knight, 1; Sir James Wilson, 2 and' 3. Ewo, 30 months—Sir James -Wilson, 1 and 2; W. C. Knight, 3. Two ewes, 18 months—Sir James Wiison, 1 and 2; H. D. Vavasour, 3. • Two ewes, with lambs —Siij James Wilson, 1; G-. L. Marshall, 2.

HORSES. The Pony Classes. Pony, entire, 13.2 hands—John Hurley, 1. Entire, 14.2 hands—T. Edlin, 1; W. Anderson, 2. Mare, 14.2 hands, with foal—Miss 0. W. Baldwin, 1; Mr. E. C. Gaisford, 2; C. F. Purton and Son, 3. Pony, over 12.2 —Willie Baker, 1; E. Gardner, 2; 0. W. Bolmer, 3. Pony marc, • 12.2—Jack Campbell, 1; Keith Collinson, 2; Manrico Johnston, 3. Saddle Horses. Hack, 15st. —H. Ilassall's Micky Free, 1; J. W. Bnrko's Fritz, 2. Hack, ]4st.—A. S. Goodwin's Bachelor, 1; I<\ and Q. Armstrong, 2; E. Short's Almadalo, 3. Hack, 13sfc. —J. M'L. Blair's Captain Starlight, 1; Mrs. G. W. Campbell's Earl, 2; H. liassall's Defender, 3. Hack, 12st.—W. Howard Booth's Lonely, 1; A. S. Goodwin's R-omco, 2; J. H. MacNivcn's Oinria, 3. Maiden hack—A. S. Goodwin's Bachelor, 1; E. Short, 2 j J. H. MacNivon, 3. Cob —S. F. Pcrrott's Ruby, 1: Mrs. E.' C. Gaisford's Teddy Bear, 2; G. D. Bcatson's Pepper, 3. Hunter— J. M'L. Blair's Captain Starlight, 1; Mrs. E. Groomo's Chalico, 2; D. A. Anderson's Grey Lynn, 3. Hunter, 15st.—H. Hassall's Micky Free, IE. Short's Scout, 2; S. Symo's Osprey, 3. Lady's hack—W. Howard- Booths Lonely. 1: J. Brice's Hailstorm, 2; A. S. Goodwin's Romeo, 3. Best-paced and mannered horse —W. Howard Booth s Lonely, 1; A. S. Goodwin's Bachelor, 2; J. M'L. Blair's Captain Starlight, 3. .Troop horse—A. S. Goodwin's

Bachelor, 1; J. M'lj. Blair's Starlight, 2; A. S. Goodwin's Romeo, 3.Harness Horses. Single harness horso (15 hands and over) —J. W. Bnrko's Fritz, X and roBcrvo champion,; J. A. Symond's Lonora, 2; A. S. Goodwin's Bachelor, 3. Horso (16 hands) —S. F. Pcrrett's Ruby, 1 and champion; 0. F. Purton's Murimir, s 2; P. S: Joughin's Mischief, 3. Pony under 14 hands—C. D. Cock's Fairy 8011, 1; C. W. Balmer's Rangatira, 2; R. Yautier's Arapai, 3. Trotting, stallion —A. Fay's Franzic, 1. Draught Horses. Stallion —Donald's Estate, 1; A. Toeleer, 2. Colt, 3yrs.—Mrs. J. D. Ormond, 1; J. N. Hannah, 2. Colt 2yrs.—Donald's Estate, 1 and reserve champion; A. Tockor, 2; Mrs. Ormond, •3. Yearling colt —Henry Gaiaford, 1. Dry mare —E. Short, 1 and champion; Mrs. Ormond, 2; Ryman Bros., 3. Mare, with foal—A. Tocker 1. Filly, 3yrs.—R. D. D. M'Lean, 1 and 2; A. Tocker, 3. Filly, 2yrs—Q. Donald, 1 and reserve champion; Donald's Estate, 2; R. D. D. M'Lean, 3. Tearling filly—Ellis Bros., 1. Shire Horses. Yoarling—Ellis Bros., 1; H. Gaisford, 2. Working Draughts.

Gelding, 4yrs—Wellington City Corporation, 1, 2, and 3. Maro, 4yrs.— Ryman Bros., 1; E. Short, 2. Walking draught—N.Z. Express Co. (Palmcrston North), 1; Palmerston North Borough Council, 2; Express Co. (Wellington), 3. Plough pair—A. Tocker, 1; Express Co. (Palmerston North), 2. Heavy draught—Wellington City Corporation, 1 and 2; Palmerston North Borough Council, 3. Spring carter— Express Co. (Palmorston North), 1 and 2; Express Co. (Wellington), 3. Town oxpress horso —Express Co. (Wellington), 1; B. B. Zuroher, 2; Express Co. (Palmerston North), 3. Leader and shatter —Wellington City Corporation, lj Express Co. (Wellington), 2; Express Co. (Palmerston North), 3. Lorry pair—Wellington Gity Corporation, :1 ; Express Co. (Wellington), 2; Express Co. (Palmerston North), 3. Tradesman's turnout —Expross Co. (Palmerston North), 1 and 2; S. Bam- ' berry, 3.

RING EVENTS. Lady's andl gent.'s hacks—A. S. Goodwin's Bachelor and Romeo, 1; H. Hassall's Micky Free and Defender, 2; L. H. Collinson's Gaekwar and Rising Tide, 3'. Best lady rider (astride)— Miss Jessie Angus, 1; Mrs. Bekker _ (Wanganui), 2; Mrs. 35. Groome (Hastings), 3. Hunters' competition (lady riders) — H.'Hassall's Micky JVeo, 1; J, J. Pryce's Twilight, 2. Qualified hunters' competition—Mrs. D. G. Riddiford's Dugald, 1; J. Brice's Hailstorm, 2;, J. J. Brice's Twilight, 3.

RENNET POSITION CO-OPERATIVE CO. MEETS POOR RESPONSE BY FARMERS. (From Our Special Reporter.) ' Palmerston N., November 2. Tho statutory general meeting of the New Zealand Co-operative Rennet ComSany was held at tho Show Grounds toay. Mr. H. Forsyth (Eltham), chairman of directors, prosided. Tho statutory report stated:—"Tho total number of shares allotted to date is 14,347, all of which aro payable in cash to tho full nominal value of twenty shillings. Tho amount of cash received by tho company in respcct to the abovo shares is-£1487 lis. The following is an abstract of receipts and payments of the company on capital account: —Receipts: On account shares, £1487 lis. Expenditure: Preliminary •exponsos, £76 9s. 7d., mado up of cablos, printing, travelling oxpenses, stamps, offico expenses, oxchango "and bank charges. It is estimated that thcro will be a further amount of £180 to bo expended under this heading for solicitor's expenses, registration, printing, etc. There are no contracts to be submitted to tho meeting, but tho company havo, purchased 3425 veils, for which credit has boen given to tho extent of £144 125., and for this amount the company is liable. Tho company havo also purchased 5001bs. of popsin, estimated to cost about £476, but no payment has yet been made; 3330 veils nave boon shipped to London to bs manufactured into rennot."

Tho chairman congratulated tho factories on having tlioir own Co-operativo Ronnett Company. The • threatened shortago of rennet had presented • a golden opportunity for the establishment of tho industry of rennot-making in New Zealand, and of placing tho factories Independent of foreign countries. Steps had been taken to instruct peoplo in tho matter of the saving tho veils, and tho company had secured advico from England to the effect that the best method of saving veils was that by inflating and drying. So far 8803 veils had neeit received from factories, and some factories wero still holding veils. It had been stated in tho statutory report that 3330 veils had been consigned to London, and since then 5100 had been sont, and thore wero 400 on hand. Considering this was their first season, tho project was going well. Ho advocated educating the farmors up to having tho most suitable veils, and of treating tho veils by tho best method. Every assistance had been given by tho Agricultural Department. Various offers had been received from English and other firms willing to enter m various ways into the rounet business in New Zealand. However, tho directors had decided to consign tho veils for tho present season, and ho thought tho returns for tho season had justified that action. Tho matter of erecting a factory in New Zealand would not bo gone on -with till other information came to hand.

Mr. W. Fisher (Carterton) expressed great disappointment at only 8000 veils being saved. It indicated that all estimates that had been made wero too high. It was suggested that the farmers should bo circularised emphasising the importance of saving veils. The chairman said it was too late to do much mora in that way for this year, but for tho following season they siiould get earnestly, to work in ahout June, and urge upon farmers the ncccssitv of saving every veil. Tho directors, Messrs. H. D. Forsyth (Eftham), J. B. Murdoch (Hawera) 17. D. Powdrell (Hawcra), J. Marx' (Maugatoki), E. Allen (Cambridge), W. Fisher (Carterton), and F. 'Wise (Carterton), were re-oleeted. No other nominations were received.