MASTERTON SHOW

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 125, 20 February 1919, Page 8

MASTERTON SHOW

; . . PCONCIUDING DAY )■ : r?'.. :"•''';. ,: ■''■■' | LARGE NUMBER OP VISITORS i ~'. ;■'• !'. .'■". (From Our Special Reporter.) i Fortune smiled on the Masterton Agri- ;/■ cultural and PastoraV Association'yesteir- ' day, for' although' at the outset of tho i day conditions were not at all promising, | the weather' brightened, up/early in the I afternoon,'enabling'the tliirty-'aeuond 'mi-, [■ Jiual show to be brought to a successful : Heavy rain •: commenced to fall between G and 7 o'clock in' the niorn- ; • ing, and showed little..promise of ceas- : ing until about 9 o'clock,'when it eased ': off considerably. Even then fears wero i ■ ! entertained that "People's Day" would | be marred, and that the attendance *■ -,would not be large. At intervals during j the morning there were some slight showi ere, but nevertheless a goodly number of 1 visitors put in an appearance...; After i lunch,, however, the sky brightened a ' , good' deal, and about 3 o'clock the'sun's' r \ rays once more pierced the clouds. : The i attendance in the afternoon. was very }' .good, the show ring events being'■ wit- (: neyed by crowds in tho grandstand and '' :,6n tho surrounding grounds. Visitors I" came from .far and Jiearj and in thu [ motor paddock were at least 300 motor- •■'. cars.<, "A striking'.proof of the .prosperity of the AVnirarapa," commented one gentleman when poising the great array of, cars'. "Farming is the game all right; there's money in it." As on tho opening day, the high-stan-dard of the various exhibits of cattle and sheep evoked hearty praise. The Wairarapa has always been noted for the splendid breed: of,its horses, and the admiration" which was bestowed on the equestrian-'display was-ample-tribute'to' ~■ the fact, that the reputation of /the dis- ,•" trict hasin no way relaxed in this re- '- .-gaa'd. •■ ,'_■'' -\ The"'poor.'competition in' tho sheep ♦ cla6s.es- during the show has been a ■matter for regret;' l "T)ie;.stoek.is of Just, 1 as good a quality as liiis^beeu-seen here, • ; .before;" observed'"'one' ,'brecdcr, '■' "but ' there .has not been enough competition. v '-..1 take .it that that is due to the.war •"■ conditions causing-.labonr to be so scarce. * As far as the woof breeds are concerned, I ■ the Wairarapa is pretty well in the lead ' in New Zealand, and the show, has testi- ' fied that in this respect the high stan- : (lard attained is still being maintained." ' Another visitor to tho show who has '!' been prominently connected .with fctock,j raising operations in the Dominion remarked that in sheep the Wairarapa was .making great strides. "Tho Wairarapa is an ■ admirable and .healthy pastoral ''.country/'''he said. "But, apart 'from 6heep,; the, farmers; Hero are improving , the quality of .the..cattle from.year to ;. year, especially-'in Shorthorns.'and Here-' .;..■' fords." He went'.oil. to say -.hat yie '-,' Herefords, penned, at the show, were ai '" wonderfully good v class of cattle. The ■':■ Jerseys were: also good, -bat in dairy - cattle.. although there were some fair :■: .exhibits, there was room for Jmprove- :. ment."/': The latter wcrcvof-'a- poor clusa... ..and a number;, were; not ;in' the best of -. condition. . v - ■ - ■■-' ■' j ; The 'principal events, at the show yes- < terday- were the judging of .i'orses nnd .' dogs,' and a number of competitions. The .-■ grand parade of the live stock in the s afternoon was , highly" interesting, and • drew forth liberal.jfiu'rsts .of, itpplaiifs -, from .the- spectators'.' 'Amongst, the -visi-' ■ tors in the afternoon were the Hon. W. ' D. S.jMacDonald, Minister of Agricul- '•■ ture, and Dr. C. J. Reakes v Director of ■Agriculture. -'" '"'• '■■' ■'ir To-day and to-morrow,the annual ram ' (air wttl be held. " '.'."' ; ■;;';,! pmelFst ] V HORSES. ,■ ■' rP.ouies. Pony, mare, or -gelding, under 12 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl—Miss Audrey Williams, Heatlier, lj'J. O'Brien, Bony, 2; E. S". Garrett, Silver King, 3. Ponyjimare.orgiilding, 12 hands nnd , Hinder 13 .hands, to be ridden by boy or girl—W. 11. Percy, Silver Bell, 1; Miss M'Kelvey's entry, 2; J. O'Brien, Bony, 3. mare or gelding, 13 hands and under 13.2 hands, to be' ridden by boy or girl—Miss J. Narby, .Rodger. 1; Miss '■ Jessie Perry, b. m. Rangi, 2; Miss Uni Percy, Trixie, 3." , -.'. Pony, mare or gelding, 13.2 hands and i under 14.2 hands, to be ridden by boy or. girl—Miss Holmwood, Bubbles, • 1;... .'. Miss E. V. Armstrong, blk. g. :Dan, 2; Edgar Mason's entry, 3. ~...-..' •..'!■] Girl arid'/Boy- Eiders.' ' ( I Best girl rider, oyer 12'years'and under 15—Miss D. Tathanv 1; Miss B. Buiok, ' 2; Miss Kathleen Knight. 3. Best girl rider, under 12 years—Miss P. Tatham, 1; Miss Ruby M'lntosh, 2; Miss Nancy Morrison, 3. Best boy rider, over 12 years and under 15—Robert Ryan, lj Francis Shaw, 2; j i.Ken M'Kay Smiill.f.S.. ... ' '■■■ ..- ] Best boy adder,/.under 12 years-E. S. | Garrott, Geoffrey,; Meredith; 2. , ~-' Horses in Harness. Pair 'of hugsy horses, mares or geldings—W. A. Pykc,. b. gs. Dorothy and ' Jack, 1. • , , Single buggy horse, niare or geldingEdgar Mason, Jocelyn; 1; Gordon'. Lang, blk. m. Maori Girl, 2; W. Redmond, b. s. Monsoon, 3. • • Gig horse, mare or geldingi in harness, not more than 15.2 hands—Miss R. ] Maher. Bachelor, 1; F. Clnncv, b. g. Jack, 2; E. Ryan. b. R. Blu9 Moon, !).■ Single harness horse, mare or gelding, 15.2 hands or ovei —0. Percy, Jack, 1; Edgar-Mason, Jocelyn, 2; W. Redmond,b. g. Monsoon. 3. Ponies in Harness., Pair buggy ponies, mares, or geldings, over 13 hands, and not more than 14.2 hands—T. Hardy, g. g. Tommy, and g. m. Flo, 1. Fair buggy ponies, mares or geldings, 13 hands or .under—Joseph Humphries, eh". Tommy Atkins and Tinperary. 1; C. K. M'Laren', Dolly and Trixie,- 2. /Pony in harness, 12.2 hands and under —King Butler, blk. m. Nora, 1. Pony in harness, 12.2 haiidsj and under 13.2 hand's—Miss Jessie Perry, b. m. Rangi. 1; Miss J.Narby, Rodger, 2; Mrs. £. M. Denhy, Muni, 3. Rony in harness, over 13.2 hands and under'll.2 hands—W. D. Fisher, br. m. Lass, 1; W. H. Murcliie. b. m. Queenie, 2; Wilton Brosv b. m. Kit, 3. Single harness pony, mare or gelding— Wilton Bros., b. m. Kit, 1; W, Jl. Mnrchie. b. m.Oueenie, 2; J. M'lntosh, '-• b. m. Star, 3. '• . ■" Bpst fiirnont—Miss Cu Maher, Bachelor, 1; F. Clniicy, b. g. Jack, 2. . Saddle Horses. . Best lady rider—Miss''J. Angus, 1; Miss H. Kumnier, 2. Best lady rider, for competitors over 15 years of age who have never won a prizp in any . riding ■ competition in a show ring-Miss E. Dagg, 1; Miss Esther V.' Armstrong, t.

vjuu, uiare or gaining, not over 10 hands—Miss E. y, Armstrong, blk. g. Dan, 1; Hugh Morrison, b. g. Chum, 2; F. B. Vallance,: roan g. Paddy, 3. Hack, mare or -gelding, any age, to carry list.—W. Howard Booth, Lonely, 1; Miss Zona Vallance, .1). g. Tommy C., 2; T. V. Caverliill, Buttons; 3. Hack, mare or gelding, any age, to carry 13st.—Miss G. Maher, Homeo, 1; A. A. Cameron, b. g. John Bull, 2; L. G. Poing-estre, b. g., Cliattemoua, 3. Weight-carrying hack, maro or gelding, any age, to carry last. —Miss G. Mnlicr, Bachelor, 1; W. D. Watson, ro ( an g., Bill Massey,-2; C. M. Meredith, !)'• g. Cavalier, 3. Horse most suitable for mounted infantry purposes—ltiss ,Maher's entries, 1 nn»l 2; K. G. Pihner. Mario 3. Horse most suitable for artillery purposes— Wilton Bros., h. in. Bonny, 1. lady's hack, maro or gelding, any ageMiss Zona Vallance. b. g. Tommy C, 1; W. Howard Booth, Lonely, 2; J. Donald, b. g. Pakaraka, 3. ■ Lady's hack, mare or gelding, which has. never won a prize at any showMiss Zona A'allnnce, b. g. Tommy C, 1; Eileen M Dennis, Chessie, 2; J. Donald, b. g. Paraka, 3. Lady's hack and gentleman's hack— B. 'G. Pihner, Mn.irie, and W. Howard Booth, Lonely, 1; Miss G. Mahr, flachelor and Borneo, 2: Miss E. V. Armstrong' blk. g.?. Dan Mugwumps, 3. _ - Marc or gelding, over 15 hands, with best manners and paces—W. Howard Booth. Lonely, 1 and champion; Miss Zona Vallance, b. g. Tommy C, 2; Eileen M. Dennis, Chessie, 3. Dranght Horse. D. Duncan, Fcntherston, . 1; T. Pi Campbell, Fernside,,2. ' DOGS. WORKING CLASSES. ■ Beat-looking rough-coated sheep dog, in regular work—Dog, H. Macdonald, Bruce, 1; James Bay, Laddie, 2; J. Siemonek, Tip, 3. • Best-looking (rough-coated sheep dog, in regular work—Bitch, Donald Watson, Shrimp, I;.W. Adams, Lass, 2; J. and W. D. Fisher, lass, a Be.st-looking bearded sheop dog, in regular worlc—Dog, L. G. Butcher, Boy, 1; Apgns Scott, Tyne, 2; Angus Scott, Gleii, V... ,;■ - ;•'•• ' ■ .'■ '•' ... '• Best-looking smooth-coated sheep dog, in, regular work—Dog, T. Reid, Jack, 1 and champion; N. G. Rayne'r,- Spark; 2; ,T. P. Campbell's entry; 3. Best-looking sm'opth-ccatod sheep dog, iii o-ogular work—Bitch, T, P. Campbell's entry, 1; W, H. Mnrchie, Bell, 2. Best-looking cattlo dog, in regular work, dog' or bitch—T. P. Campbell's entry, 1; Eric Homer, Jack, 2; A. J. Chalmers, Glen, 3. General. i i Collie, rough-coated puppy—J. Judd, jun., Laddie. Collie, rough-coated dog—K. Bobbins, Zac. .. . ■ Uctriever, any varity—Bitch,- Cliarle3 Clark, Dingo, 1. Eetriever, any, variety—Dog< F. 11. Palmer, Gip, 1;. Cliarlea Clark, Dingo, 2; Jack Carter, Kaingapai, 3. Eetriever, any variety—Bitch, Charles Clark, Clip, 1; L, Haggerty, Flo. 2. English 'setter—Bitch, Mrs. W. Spaceman, Beltaine, .1. Irish setter—Dog, J. W. Buchanan, Tim, 1. . - : | Irish setter-Bitch, H. T. Caldwell,' ; ; Nom. I Special black cocker—Dog, A.' T. P. Hubbard. Friday, 1; H. L. Ewington, Darlcie, 2; 0. Percy, Darkie, 3. Spaniel, black cocker—Bitch, Mrs. M'Lennan, Tick, I. ■ Spaniel, coloured cocker—Dog, J. c. Bray's entry, 1. . Spaniel, coloured cocker—Bitch, J. C. Bray's entry, 1. - .\ - Greyhound—Puppy, 0. Percy, Nell, 1. Greyhound—Dog, Donald Watson, Jack,-| 1; Mrs. Annie Drinkwater, Overproof 2. Greyhound—Bitch, Mrs. Annie Drink'water, Miss Artillery, 1; Private J. A. Young, Jean, 2. Bulldog—Puppy, Regie Front, Poppy Patch. 1. Bulldog-Dog. T. W. Pro-.it, Caesar, 1. '• Bulldog-Bitch, A: W. H. Pascoe.'Daisj ! Patch, 1; Regie Front, Poppy Patch, 2. ~ Fox-terrier, smooth-coa'.jd—Puppy, J. O'Leary, .Tervois Peg, I. Fox terrier, smooth-coated—Dog, ■ K. Mason, Middleford Jock, ); Miss Cris. I Hoskin.gr, Tim, 2; 0. H. .Cross, Tim, 3. Fox terrier, smooth-coated—Bitch, H. Madeley's entry, 1'; J. O'Leary, Ardmore Lass, 2'.' I Fox terrier, wire-haired—Dog, H. 11. Daniel's Caesar, 1; 11. Summers's entry; 2; W. Howard-Booth, Scout, 3. Pug puppy, under 12 months—Mrs. Hugh Morrison, Pollyanha, 1. f Pug-Dog, Mrs. Hugh, Morrison, Tin., 1: A. Rippon, Menelaiis, 2; Mrs. A. E. Brown, Napier, 3. Png—Biteli. Mrs. Hugh Morrison, Topsy, 1: Mrs. Hugh. Morrison. Judy, 2. Any other vnriety, purebred dog or bitch-Miss M. Mace, Billy, 1; W. Miller, Flossie-, 2. Children's Class. Any breed, cither sex, under 2fllb. weight—'Reggie Prout, Poppy Patch, 1. ' DAIRY PRODUCE AND HONEjY. I Butter, in boxes, for export—Ma6tertori Dairy Company (two entri?s), 1; IConini Co-operative Dairy Company, 2. ..Butter, for local coiisranption—Masterton Dairy Company (two entries), 1; Konini Co-operative Dairy Company, 2. Farmers' fresh butter—Mrs. A, M. Colquhoun, 1; Mrs. G. H. Grantham, 2; Mrs. Gordon, 3. ] Two large white Cheddar cheese, suit-! able for export—Kaituna- Cheese Factory j and' Cwrrington Dairy Company, 1; Datefield Dairy Company, 2. ... ' .' • Two' large coloured Cheddar cheese, i suitable for export—Dalefield Dairy Com- ■ puny, 1; Kaituna. Cheese Factory, 2. I >■ Two medium cheese, coloured, suitable for local consumption—Dalefield Dairy C 0..'1; Ahiaruhe Cheese Factory, 2.' Honey—B. Morgan, -1. - | HOME INDUSTRIES. Cookery Classes. . j Home-made and home-baked , bread— : Mrs. - M'Lennan, 1; Mrs. F.- o.\ Johansen, 2.. '' • j ■; ! Home-made and homo-baked bread (cot- j ; tage or any shape other than tin)— Mrs. ; E. .Harper) 1; Mrs. M'Lennan, 2; Mrs. V. 0. Johansen, 3. '-.. - ' Home-made and home-baked brown ] bread—Mrs. M'Lennan, 1; Mrs. F. 0. ! Johansen, 2; Mrs. E. Harper, 3. j j - Plain" home-made and home-baked! scones—Mrs. M'Lennan, 1; Miss Amy i Jones, 2; Miss I. Judd, 3. | Ono fruit cake-A. E. M'Kay, 1; Mrs. i M'Lennan, 2; Mrs. A. Hendry, 3. ■.-■ I One seed cake—Mrs. M'Lennan, 1; Miss C. Y, M'Kenzie, 2; Mrs. J. Ewart, 3. ' ? One Muderia cake—Miss C. Y. M'Kenzie. 1; Miss D. Blatciifoid, 2; A. E. M'Kay, 3. Plum pudding—Mrs. E. Harper, 1; Mrs.Roy Tankersley, 2; Mrs. A. Hendry, 3. Sponge sandwich—Mrs. J. B. Nicol, 1; .Mrs. J. Smith, 2. I One currant ioaf—Mrs. E. Harper, 1; Mrs. J. Smith,-.2.-.Pikelets-Mrs, J. B. Nicol, 1; Mrs. J. Smith. 2; Mrs. E. Harper, 3. Shortbread-Miss 11. Young, 1; Sister M.'Lindsay (Grevtown Hospital), 2; Mrs. J. Smith, 3. Gingerbread cake—A. E. M'Kay, 1; Miss Amy Jones, 2; Mrs. L.'-Wilton, 3. Six' cream miffs—Miss 31.' Mace, 1;' Miss B. Young", 2; Mrs. G. W. Baird, 3. ■Six sausage rolls—Mrs. Roy Tankersley, l;. Mrs. E. Harper, 2; Miss A. Thompson, 3. Six jam tarts—Mrs. J. Smith, 1; Mrs. E. Harper, 2; Miss L. Wyeth, 3. ' One sponge 'cake—Miss I. Judd, 1; Miss M. Mace, 2; Miss L. Wilton, 3. Ono pound cake—Mrs. J. U'Leary, 1; Miss C. Y. M'Kenzie, 2; Mrs. M'Lennan, 3. Collection of biscuits—Mrs. J. B. Nicol, !• Home-mado sweets—Mrs. J. B. Nicol, 1. For Girls cf 16 and Under. One plate scones (plain)— Miss Nell Harper, 1. • One plate fancy biscuits—Hiss M. Sutherland, i. Ono sponge sandwich—Miss Nell Harperi 1.; Miss C. Wilton, 2; Miss M., Sutherland, ,').. . . , One plate gingerbread—Miss C. Wilton, 1, •

•Madeira-cake—Miss 6. Wilton, 1; Miss M, Sutherland, 2; Miss Nell Harper, 3. FARM PRODUCE 201)). crested dogstnil seed—H. Evans, 1. 301b. potatoes, Early Rosc-B. P. L. Clavson, ,1; 11. 11. Spackinan, 2; E. Eya'n, 3. 301b. potatoes, Beauty of Hebron—E. H. Spaekman, 1. 301b. ipotatoes, Up-to-Dajie—F. P. Welch, 1; E. H. Spnckraan, 2. _ 3011). potatoes, any other variety—W. J. Stevens, 1; B. P. L. Clayson, 2; E. H. Spaekman, 3. Best collection of samples of New Zealand grown wool—C. Bannister, 1. • Open Classes. One sack oats, white long—G. H. Perry and Co., 1 and 2. One sack oats, grey—G. ,H. Perry and Co., 1 and 2. One sack oats, Algerian—G. H. Perry and Co., 1, 2, and 3. One 6ack barley, Capo—G. H. Perry and Co., 1. One sack barley, any other G. H. Perry and Co., 1. One |sack wheat—G. H. Perry and Co., 1 and 2.. . Oiie 'sack ryegrass—G.' 11. Perry and Co., 1 and 2. One sack\ cocksfoot—G. H. Perry and Co., 1. ■ • Collection of farm seeds—G. H. Perry and Co., 1; W.F.C.A., Ltd., 2, HORTICULTURAL, Vegetables. Collection of vegetables—E. Harper, 1; B. P. L. Clayson, 2; H. Madeley, 3. Twelve potatoes, one variety—B. Evan, 1; Mrs. J. Horton, 2; B. P. L. Clay- ■ son, 3. Collection of 21 potatoes—J. M'lntosh, 1; B. P. L. Clayson, 2; E. H. Spackman, 3. \ Two cucumbers—B. P. L, Clayson, 1. Two cabbages—V. E. Donald, 1; J. innto3h,-2; B. P. L. Clayson,-,3. Six carrots—E • Harper, 1; A. Eippon, 2; Mrs.-'J. Smith, 3. Six carrots (long)—E. Harper, 1; T. Wagg, 2; H. G. Groves, 3. Six parsnips—Joe Madeley, 1; E. P. Welch, 2; E. Harper, 3. Six beet (long)—Joo Madeley, 1; B. P. L. Clayson. 2; 'J'. Wagg, 3. Two lettuces-E. Harper, 1; B. P.-L. Clayson, 2. Twelve tomatoes—Jaines •S. Berriman, 1; B. P. L. Clayson, 2. 25 pods French beans—Mrs. J. Smith, 1; E. Harper, 2;' B. IV L. Clayson, 3. 25 pods runner beans—Miss K. Jaques, 1; B. P. L. Clayson, 2. 25 pods pens—ll. 3. Cooper, 1; Mrs. J. Smith, 2. Six onions.(for present use)—B. P. L. Clayson, 1 and 2; W. Stidolph, 3. Six onions (by weight, trimmed)—B. P. L. Clayson, 1; E. H. Taplin,' 2. Six onions (keening)—W. Stidolph, 1 and 2; B. P. L./Clayson,.3. Two' vegetable marrows (long)—B. P. L. Clayson, 1; E. Harper, 2; .Eobiußon and Son, 3. Two vegetable marrows (short)—P. Candy, 1; B. P. L. Clayson, 2; E. Harper, 3. - ~ One pumpkin (heaviest)—P. Candy, 1. Two pumpkin's—A.' Eippon, 1; F. Candy, 2 and 3. ' Fmit. Six poaches—Mrs. John Ogilvy, 1. Six nectarines—Mrs. John Ogilvy, 1. Twelve plums (dessert)— James S. Herrinifln, 1; A; 11. Eushton, 2; E. H. Taplin. 3.t Twelve plums (culinary)—F. P. Welch, 1; A. H. Eushton, 2. Six pears—Mrs. John Ogilvv, 1; James S. Berriman, 2; A. H. Eushton, 3. Twelve apples (culinary)— Mrs. John Ogilvy, 1; A. H. Eushton, ,2. Six apples (dessert)—Mrs'. John Ogilvy, 1; A. H. Rushton, 2; E. Harper, 3. Six apples (culinary)— Mrs. John Ogilvy, 1; A. H. Eushtonj 2; Mrs. W. M'Liiren, 3. ' ". Twelve awiles (cninary)—Mrs. John Ogilvv, 1; A. H. Eushton, 2; P. P. Welch, 3. Two bunches hothouse grapes—T. Wagg, 1 and 2; A. Norman, 3. ■ Pomta for.fruit—Mrs. J. Ogilvy, ii points, 1; A. H. Eushton. 30 points, 2; .1. S. Berriman and T. Wogg, 10 points each, 3. i . Preserves. Collection home-made jams.—Mrs. N. Biatchford; 1; Mrs. J. B. Nicol, 2; Mrs, W. A. Burling, 3. Bottled fruits-Mrs. J. ■ B. Nicol, 1; Mrs. W. D. Fisher, 2 and 3. \ Collection of .pickles—Mrs. N. Biatchford. 1; Mrs. Boy Tankersley, 2; Mrs. J. B. Nicol; 3. Collection of jellies—Mrs. J. Smith, 1; Mrs. J. B. Nicol, 2; Mrs. W. A. Burlin/?, 3. Chutney—Mrs. J. B. Nicol, 1;-Mrs, W. A. Burling, 2; Mrs. Eoy Tankersley, 3. Home-made' sauce—Mrs. E. Harper, 1; Mrs. P. B. Hendry, 2; Mrs. W. A. Burling;- 3. One glass orange marmalade—Mrs. T. : A. Jennings, 1; Mrs. E. Harper, 2; Mrs. P. B. Hendry., 3... , One glass lemon marmalade—Mrs. J. B. NicolM; Mrs. E. Harper, 2. COMPETITIONS. Trotting horse —O. Percy, Jack, 1; W. Eedmoud, b. g. Monsoon, 2; James Rov Molly, 3. ■ \ , Walking competition—J. M'lntosh, b m. Star, 1; James flay, Molly, 2; James Greig, Eed Seal, 3. Sheep dog trials—A. A. Cameron, Jed, 1; Captain. Gage Williams, Lochiel Don, 2; Gordon Lang's entry, 3. (Published by Arrangement.) A FRENCH TYIIE OF DISTINCTION. Bergougnan tyres, first marketed under the' name, of Gaulois tyres,' have a pediI greo which goes back to 1897. To-day j these tyres,.represent the absolute maxi- | muni in high-quality tyre making.'. Tho best materials are used, pure Para rubber and long-fibre Sea Island cotton, but above and beyond this, each tyro has built.into it the experience of experts dei voting ilicir 'best thought to tho turning j out of a perfect product, built slowly j and with care, with durability and comi fort as the goals to bo attained. Berj gougnan tyres are built, for active serI vice. The time for them to (retire is when they have rendered t-000 miles and more. At their worst they deliver 5000 miles. Bergougnan tyres have been shown at-every international exhibition since 1900, and wherever shown, received either a gold medal or the.grant" prize—ahvajs the highest' award obtainable., All the Bergougnan inner tubes inch sizes are fitted with Seiirader valves. Bergougnan i tyres are made in _ nil sizes and types. ] When ordering clients t-jhjould specify ! whether plnin or non-skid" are wanted, j and if clincher, quick-detachable cli.n----j ch&r, or straight-side. Numbers of valui able and unsolicited testimonials froni I New Zealand users of Bergougnan tyres | have'been received. Further information j will bo given by Mr. A. T. Miller, Queen I Street, Masterton. i '■ ; "~~ i MESSES. T. AVAGG AND CO. One of the most interesting trade displays,'at. the show was-that of .Messrs. T. Wagg and Co., the well-known motor importers and coachbuilders of the Wairarapa'. The firm in Question are the sole Wairarapa agents for the fnmous valve in head li-cylinder Buick car. that has come into 6iich universal use throughout the whole Dominion of late years. Another very interesting exhibit made by'the firm' was. the Avery farm . tractor, and, 1 needless to say, this was a centre of attraction for farmers «ill day yesterday. Tho strong features claimed for this tractor are its ability to do the work for which it, has be,en constructed, and its economy in consumption of fuel. Eepeatcd tests made with this machine bear out its high reputation, One of these tractors,: which has been, in use on tho Weraroa Farm for nearly two years, has accomplished ploughing tasks which have been really remarkable. The farm manager, in his report, states that tho tractor is convenient for stationary work as Well as for work on the land. From October 8, 1917, to July,3l, 1918, the area ploughed by the tractor- was 235 acres. The average rate of ploughing was over threo acres per day, including time taken up in attention to trnctor, shifting from paddock to paddock, anil delays occasioned by remains of stump's and stones. In good, fair-sized free paddocks m ploughing rate of 5} acres for eight hours' day was achieved. On a steady run for twenty-six days the area ploughed was 101 acres, on an average consumption of li gallons-of fuel i.ier acre. The tractor and plough have bpen operated throughout by one man. The general'average consumption of *'m\ - in ploughing wag 1} gallons per acre. This

report, from an experienced farm manager, speaks for itself. THE W.F.C.A., -LTD, MASTERTON. Tlio above institution, embracing all the elements of everyday business, whether pertaining to-town dw .-filers or big and small farmers, had a wonderful display of beautiful oak furniture and other house-furnishing lines on exhibition at the show. It would indeed ibe impossible to refer in detail lo tin's, as sjweo is somewhat limited, but it is advisable for all householders interested in magnifi-cently-furnished high-class furniture of all kinds to inspect their showrooms. It is worth while. The assochtion also, on another part of the grounds, made a show of the famous Dodgo Brothers' motor, and all motor accessories. Other agencies represented by the association are the Austin and Hup, both excellent cars of great popularity. The association has motor garages at Masterton and Pahiatua at which all classes of tyres and accessories are stocked and repairs to any make of motor are executed by capable mechanics at moderate charges. Tho stock department hold weekly auction sates of stock at Masterton, Pahiatua, Carterton, Eketaluma, Dannevirke, and Martinborough, and fortnightly at Woodville, Pongiu-on, and Norse-wood. A special ewe fair will be held in tho Mangamahoe yards, Pahiatua, on Monday, February 24,- when some 15,000 to 20,000 sheep will be offered. It has also been arranged to hold a special sheep fair at Masterton at tho beginning of March, when somo 8000 sheep will be offered. Also a clearing sale of 5500 sheep and 550 cattle on account of the executors in the egtate of the late Mrs. A. P.. Williams, at the homestead, Te-Parae, situated about 13 miles from Masterton, on Thursday, March 13. THE CLUB HOTEL,.MASTEE-T6n. Those who say there is no first-class accommodation in Masterton since licensed hotels were closed either don't know anything about it, or, in other words, are prejudiced, nnd don't want to know. Tho capable manner in which Mr. H, Crass runs tho "Club" is a striking answer to those who say first-rate houses cannot exist in a toffl)). This house is certainly run on most up-to-date lines, and affords really every comfort and convenience usually to be found in leading hotels. The Club js neatly furnished throughout, it ovfrrboks the main portion of the town, and is therefore most centrally situated for everyone. Tho table is a feature of the. establishment, and the fnio promenade balcony is a favourable resort of patrons. The Club is the home of the commercial travellers, and is invariably' full up. Tt ■therefore behoves intending visitors to Masterton to wire the proprietor for rooms.. *