MASTERTON SHOW

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 117, 15 February 1928, Page 14

MASTERTON SHOW

OUTSTANDING STOCK EXHIBIT RECORD ENTRIES RECEIVED RESULTS FOR FIRST DAY Dominion Special Service Masterton, February 14. The forty-first annual show of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association was commenced to-day at Solway show grounds in ideal weather. The general entries constitute a record for any fixture yet held by the association, the increase being particularly noticeable in the sheep section, where some very fine animals are exhibited.

The standard that have attained with their stock in the Wairarapa is reflected iu the keen competition forthcoming from the Wairarapa breeders, even though they alone provided the sheep division, except in the class for open Southdowns, in which Feilding was strongly represented. The Romney open classes are very strong, the placed exhibits being of exceptionally good quality, with very little to choose between them. The first prize hogget, stated the judge, is an outstanding animal, showing evenness of fleece. However, the ewe classes are very weak indeed, many of the prominent exhibitors not showing. The pen of, four ram hoggets shows good quality, the first placed animal being very fine, with the second prize close. The ewe lambs are weak, and the ram lambs, with the exception of those placed., very poor. The champion sheep is a very good animal. Purebred cattle are well represented, and in most cases the prizes have been taken by quality animals. The fat stock are generally a good lot, the judge describing the champion fat bullock, exhibited by James Bros. (Masterton), as being the finest he had seen for many years. In commenting on the draught stallions, the judge eaid it was disappoint-

ing that the class was not larger in sucli a district as the Wairarapa. However, the quality of the animals shown warranted the awards made. The thoroughbreds were very creditable and should hold their own in any part of the Dominion. LIST OF AWARDS CHAMPIONSHIPS SHEEP. Lincolns.—Champion ram: A. D. McMaster (Featherston); reserve champion. W. Rayner (Masterton). Champion ewe: L. K. Wilton (Rangitumau); reserve champion: W. Howard Booth (Carterton). Champion ewe: 11.. Burrcl and Son, Feilding, reserve champion: Same exhibitor. Southdowns. —Champion ram: C. E. Vile (Bulls); reserve champion, Jas. Knight (Feilding). Natural condition Southdowns.—Champion rani: A. 11. Falloon (Masterton); reserve champion, K. M. Perry (Masterton). Champion and reserve champion ewe: No awards. Natural condition Romney Marsh. —Cham, pion rani: L. R. Wilton (Rangitumau); reserve champion: A. and J. Gray (Masterton). Champion ewe: J. A. McLeod (Martinborougli); reserve champion, A. P. Southey (Masterton). Romney Marsh (open).—Champion ram: G. E. Allen (Masterton) ; reserve champion, W. Perry and Son (Masterton). Champion ewe: Win. Rayner (Mastertoil); reserve champion, no award. Corricdales.—All championship awards: J. Stringfellow (Greytown). CATTLE. Herefords.—Champion bull: Jas. McKenzie (Masterton); reserve champion, Est. 11 Short (Feilding). Champion cow: Est. E. Short; reserve champion: James McKenzie. Friesians.—Champion bull: Bloomfield Farm Co. (Upper Hutt); reserve champion, same exhibitor. Champion cow: O. A. Cadwallader (Greytown); reserve champion, same exhibitor. Fat cattle.—Champion bullock: James Bros. (Masterton). Milking Shorthorns.—Champion bull: A. Tocker (Featherston); reserve champion, R. V. Brown (Weraroa). Champion heifer: R. V. Brown; reserve champion, A. Tocker. Ayrsliires.—Champion bull: W. Moore 'Masterton); reserve champion, C. B. Morgan (Woodville). Champion cow: Same exhibitor; reserve champion, W. Moore. Polled Angus.—All championship awards: F. Armstrong (Akitio). Jerseys.—Champion bull: R. W. Ferris (Mnstorton); reserve champion, Sirs. I. IV. Spiers (Levin). Champion cow: F. Jennings; reserve champion, J. A. Sutherland (Featherston. \ SHEEP LINCOLNS. (Judge: Mr. S. Coombe, Marton.j Ram over 33 months: W. Raynor (Masterton). 1 and reserve champion: E. Wilton (Rangitumau), 2; A. D. McMaster (Featherston), 3. Ram over 21 and under 33 months: A. D. McMaster, 1,2, and reserve champion;. W. Rayner, 3. Ram over 12 and under 21 months: W. Rayner, 1 and 2; L. R. Wilton '.Rangitumau), 3. Rani lamb: E. Wilton, 1 and 2; L. R. Wilton. 3. Ewe over 21 months: L. R. Wilton, 1 and reserve champion; W. Howard Booth (Carterton), 2 and 3. Ewe over 12 and under 21 months: W. Howard Booth, 1,2, and reserve champion; L. R. Wilton, 3. Ewe lamb: E. Wilton, 1 and 2; H. J. Rayner (Masterton), 3. Pen of four two-tooth rams; A. P. Southey, 1; W. Rayner, 2; Estate D. McGregor (Masterton), 3. SOUTHDOWNS. (Judge: Mr. A. W. Adams, Sheffield.) Ram, over 33 months: C. E. Vile Hulls), 1 and champion; J. Knight (Feilding), 2, 3, and reserve champion. Ram over 21 and under 33 months: J. Knight, 1; C. E. Vile. 2 and 3. Ram over 12 and under 21 months: H. Burrell and Son (Feilding), 1 and 3; J. Knight, 2. Two rams over 12 and under 21 months: Ellis Bros. (Bulls), 1; C. E. Vile, 2 and 3. Ram lamb: J. Knight, - 1; 0. E. Vile, 2 and 3. Ewe over 21 months: 11. Burrell and Son, 1 and 2; J. Knight, 3. Ewe over 12 and under 21 months: C. E. Vile, 1 and 3; H. Burrell and Sons. 2. Ewe lamb: C. F. Vile. 1 and 2; H. Burrell and Son, 3. Pen four: A. and J. Gray (Masterton), 2; IV. Howard Booth, 3. ROMNEY MARSH. (Judge: Mr. W. H. Gibson, Feilding.) Open Classes.—Ram over 33 months: Q. Donald (Featherston). 1: W. Perry and Son (Masterton). 2; D. Smith (Masterton), 3. Ram over 21 and under 33 months: G. E. Allen (Masterton). 1 and 3; W. Perry nnd Son, 2. Ram over 12 and under 21 months: W. Perry and Son. 1; G. E. Allen, 2; A. P. Southey (Masterton). 3. Two rams over 12 and under 21 months: H. J. Reyner (Masterton). 1. Rani lamb: G. E. Allen, 1; W. Perry and Son, 2. Ewe over 21 months: IT. J. Rayner, 1 and 2. Ewe over 12 and under 21 months: W. Rayner (Masterton). 1. 2. and champion: H. J. Rayner. 3. Ewe lamb: A. P. Southey, 1: C. R. Tocker (Featherston), 2; W. Raynor. 3. Pen four' W. Perry and Son. 1; Q. Donald. 2; G. McKenzie fClnreville), 3. UNHOUSED AND UNRUGGED SOUTHDOWNS. (Judge, Mr. W. J. Gimblett, Hastings.) Ram lamb: N. G. Rayner (Masterton), 1 and 2; A. H. Falloon (Masterton), 3. Ram, one shear: N. G. Rayner, 1 and 3; D. Ingley (Greytown). 2. Two rams, one shear: R. M. Perry, 1; A. H. Falloon. 2; N. G. Rayner, 3. Ram, two shear or over; A. H. Falloon, 1 and champion: R. M. Perry, 2 and reserve champion; N. G. Rayner, 3. Ewe lamb: N. G. Rayner, 1; It. W. Lee and Son (Masterton), 2 and 3. Ewe, one shear: A. H. Falloon, 1; D. J. Cooper (Masterton), 2: N. G. Rayner, 3. Two ewes, one shear: A. H. Falloon, 1; H. W. Lee, 2; W. J. Cottle, 3. One ewe. two shear or over: D. J. Cooper, 1 and 2; A. H. Falloon, 3. CORRIEDALES. (Judge, Mr. N. D. Campbell, Canterbury.) Ram, over 33 months: J. Stringfellow. 1 and reserve champion; W. Rayner, 3. Ram, over 21 and under 33 months: J. Stringfellow, 1,2 and champion; W. Rayner. 3. Ram, under 21 months: W. Rayner, 1 and 3; J. Stringfellow. 2. Ewe, over 21 months: J. Stringfellow. 1 and champion. Ewe, under 21 months: J. Stringfellow. 1. 2 and reserve champion. Rum lamb: IV. Rayner, all awards. Ewe lamb: J. Stringfellow, 1; IV. Rayner, 2; N. G. Rayner, 3. FARMERS' CLASS. (Judge. Mr. A. Miller.) Four ewes, four years or over: Mrs. S. E. M. Holmes. 1 and 2; Estate W. E. C. Tylee (Makuri), 3. FREEZING SHEEP. (Judge, Mr. N. R. Maxwell. Hastings.) Four wethers or maideu ewes, under 21 months: W. McGovern vl’eoreore). 1; Mrs. 8. Holmes (Matahiwi), 2: K. Buick. 3. Same, any age: Mrs tS. Holmes. 1 and 2. Four lambs, to be killed at IVaingawa: J. McKay, 1; Mrs. S. Holmes, 2; Betty Ogilvy (Gladstone), 3. Same, to be killed at Wellington works: Mrs. S. Holmes. 1 and 3; J. McKay (Masterton), 2. Four lambs, shorn: Betty Ogilvy. 1; Mrs. S. Holmes. 2; Estate W. Tylee (Makuri). Three same, in wool: J. McKay. 1; G. 11. Perry (Master, ton), 2; IV. Perry and Son. 3. Four legs: Mrs. 8. Holmes. 1; G. H. Perry. 2; James Bros. (Masterton). 3. Same, lor Fitters Cup: IV. F. McLaren (Rangitumau), 1; G. H. Perry. 2: Mrs. S. Holmes, 3. Four wethers or maiden ewes, any age: R. Buick (Masterton), 1; Estate W. Tylee, 2 and 3. Same, under 21 mouths: Mrs. 8. Holmes. 1; Estate IV. Tylee. 2 and 3. Same, suitable for freezing: W. McLaren. 1; James Bros.. 2; Mrs. S. Holmes, 3. Novice class: P. R. Welch (Upper Plain), 1; J. W. Colquhoun (Opaki), 2; T. H. Horton, X

FAT SHEEP. (Judge: Mr. A. Miller, Longlands.) Four wethers or maiden ewes Down or Down cross: J. 8. Holmes (Masterton), 1; W. Howard Booth (Carterton), 2; IV. McLaren, 3, Four fat ewes, any age: IV. McLaren, 1; J. S. Holmes, 2; G. Shaw. 3. Four lambs, Down or Down cross: IVaira-ra-pa Training Farm, 1; IV. McLaren, 2 and 3. Four wethers or maiden ewes. Longwool or Longwool cross: J. Holmes, 1; IV. McLaren, 2; J. Fisher (Clareville). 3. Four lambs, same: W. McLaren, all awards. Heaviest single wether or ewes under 21 months: J. Fisher, 1 and 3; J. McKay, 2. Heaviest lamb: J. Fisher, 1; J. S. Holmes. 2; R. Buick. 3. Heaviest single wether or ewe any age: J. Fisher, all awards. Pct lamb: V. Tresseder (Pahiatua), 1; Gordon and Jean Fisher. 2: Maire Thomson (Masterton). 3. Three fat lambs: G. 11. Perry, 1; James Bros., 2; Mrs. S. Holmes, 3. NATURAL CONDITION ROMNEY MARSH. (Judges, Messrs. F. R. Seddon, Hamilton, and E. E. Short, Feilding.) Ram lamb: U. J. Rayner. 1 and 2; A. and J. Gray, 3. Ram, one shear: H. J. Ravner, 1; W. Rayner, 2; 11. M. Perry, 3. Two rams, one shear: A. and J. Gray 1: H- W. Lee and Son. 2: G. Shaw. 3. Ram, two shear or over; L. R. Wilton 1 and champion; A. and J. Gray. 2 3 and reserve champion. Ewe lamb: A. P. Southey, 1; L. R. Wilton, 2; IL IV. Lee and Bon, 3. Ewe, one shear: wm. Rayner, 1; A. P. Southey, 2; J. McLeod 3. Two ewes, one shear: A. P. Southey, 1; M. McLeod, 2; J. McLeod, 3 Ewe, two shear or over: J. A. McLeod, 1, 3 and champion; A. P. Southey, 2 and reserve champion. CATTLE HEREFORDS. (Judge: Mr. H. B. Stuckey. Dannevirke.) Bull, calved since July 1. 1924: J. McKenzie (Masterton), 1 and champion. Bull, calved since July 1. 1925: Estate E. Short, 1 and champion; J. McKenzie, 2 and 3. Bull, calved since July 1. 1926: J. McKenzie 1,2 and 3. Bull, calved since July 1, 1927- J. McKenzie. Cow, calved prior to Tiilv 1 1924- Estate E. -Short. 1 and chainniqnt’j. McKenzie. 2 and champion. Heifer, calved since July 1, 19". and since July 1, 1925: Estate E. Short. Heifer: calved since July 1. 1926: J. McKenzie. 1 and 3; Estate E. Short. 2. Pair yearling heifers: J. McKenzie. Group: J. McKenzie. FRIESIANS. (Judge: Mr. H. B-. Green, Kairanga.) Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1924: Bloomfield Farm Co. (Epner Hutt). 1 and cham. nion- W. Barton (Featherston). 2: W. fe. Gallon (Dalefield). 3. Bull, calved since July 1. 1924: W. Barton. 1. Bull, calved since July 1. 1925: Bloomfield Farm Co 1 nnd reserve champion; O. A. Gadwa tinder (Grevt-own). 2. Bull, calved since Julv 1 1926- O. A. Cadw.nlla.ler. 1; W. S. Gallon 2- W. Rarton. 3 Rn’L mlved since Julv L 1927: L. S. Gallon (Dalefield). 1: O. A Cadwnlladcr, 2; J. Owen Gill (Wellington) 3. Cow. calved prior to July 1. 1924: O. A. Cadwallnder. 4. 2. and j-hamnion nnd reserve champion; L. S. Gallon, 3. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1924: E. Knutson (Dalefiold). 1: O. A. Cadwallnder. 2. Heifer calved since July 1. 1925: W. S. Gallon'. 1: E. Knutson, 2: O. A. Cadwallnder, 3 Heifer, calved aince July 1, 1926: Bloomfield Farm Co., 1 and 3: O. A- Cndv.allnder 2. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1927: Bloomfield Farm Co., 1 and 3: 0 A. Cadwallader, 2. Groun: O. A. Cndwallnder. Polled Angus hull, calved since July 1 1925: F. Armstrong. 1 and reserve eiiampion. Bull, calved since July 1, 1926- F. Armstrong. 1 and ehammon. Bull, calved since July 1. 1927: G. H. Perry, 1 and 2. Cow. calved prior to Julv 1, 1924: G. n. Perry. 1. Heifer, calved since Julv 1. 1926. F. Armstrong, 1 and champion. 2 nnd reserve champion. Pair yearling heifers: F. Armstrong. Group: G. H. Perry. AYRSHIRES. (Judge, Mr. A. H. Hansen. Te Rehuinga.) Bull, calved since July 1, 1924: IV. Moore, 1 and champion; Jones Bros., 2. Bull, calved siucc July 1. 1925: O. B. Morgan, 1 and reserve champion. Bull, calved since July 1, 1926: Q. Donald, 1; IV. Moore, 2. Bull, calved since July 1,1927 : IV. Moore, 1 and 2; P. L. Henson, 3. Cow, calved prior to July 1, 1924: C. B. Morgan (Woodville), 1 and champion; W. Moore, 2, reserve champion, and 3. Heifers, calved since July 1, 1924: IV. Moore. 1; C. B. Morgan, 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1925: C. B. Morgan, 1 and 2; W. Moore, 3 Heifer, calved since July 1, 1926: C. B. Morgan, 1 and 2; IV. Moore, 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1927: C. B. Morgan, 1 and 2; IV. Moore. 3. JERSEYS. (Judge: Mr. O. G. 0. Dormer, Feilding.) Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1924: Mrs. 1. IV. Spiers (Levin). 1 and reserve champion; W. Devine (Palmerston North), 2Bull .calved since July 1, 192": M. S. Smith (Hastings), 1; IV. H. Holl (Carterton), 2. Bull, calved since July 1. 1925: R. W. Ferris (Masterton), 1, and champion; TV. Devine. 2. Bull, calved since July 1, 1926 Mrs. I. W. Spiers. 1; D. J. Cooper. 2; R. U. Leach, 3. Bull, calved since July 1. 1927: W. Devine, 1; R. W. Ferris. 2 and 3. Cow, calved prior to July 1, 1924. visibly in calf or miik: F. Jennings, 1. champion, and 3; J. A. Sutherland (Featherston). 2 and reserve champion. Cow or heifer, type: F. Jennings. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1924: TV. IT. Hall, 1; D. J. Cooper, 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1925: D. J. Cooper. 1; IV. H. Hall. 2. Hmfer. calved since July 1. 1926; Mrs. T. W. Spiers. 1 and 3: R. W. Ferris, 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1927: W. H. Harcombe. 1: R. C. Leach, 2 and 3. Wairarapa Jersey Breeders’ Cun: F. Jennings. MILKING SHORTHORNS. Bull, calved since July. 1926: R. V. Brown (Weraroa), 1. Bull, calved since July 1927: A. Tocker (Featherston), 1 and champion: R. V. Brown (IVeraroa:. 2 and reserve champion. Heifer, calved, since July 1924 visibly in calf or in milk- R. V Brown (TVeraron-l. 1 end chniStSAn. Heifer, calved since July, 1925: A. Tocker •Featherston). 1 and reserve champion: R. V Brown (Weraroa). 2. Heifer, calved since Julv, 1926: A, Tocker (Featherston), 1 and 2- R. V. Brown (IVeraroa). 3. Heifer, calved since July. 1927: A. Tocker 'Featherston), 1; R. v. Brown (Weraroa), 2 and 3. DAIRY CATTLE. (Judge: Mr. A. Miller, Longlands.) Cow iu milk, calved prior to Julj;, 1924- I. R. Wilton (Rangitumau), 1; B. Ryan (Masterton), 2; C. Jones (Woodville) 3. Heifer, calved since July, 1924, visibly in calf or in milk: C. Jones (Woodville), 1; 1. R. Wilton (Raugitumau), 2. Heifer, calved since July, 1925: Jones Bros. (Masterton), 1; C. Jones (Woodville), 2. Heifer in milk, calved since July, 1925: W G. Bishop (Woodville). 1; C. Jones (Woodville), 2; R. R. Wilton (Rangitumau), 3. Heifer, calved since July, 1926: C. Jones (Woodville), 1 and 2; E. Ryan, 3. Two h(i>rs, calved since July, 1926: C. Jones 1 Woodville) 1; R- Wilton (Rangitumau), 2 tnd 3 Hand-fed heifer calf: Miss Betty Ryan (Masterton), 1; Miss Margaret Moore, 2. fat cattle (Judge: Mr. A. Miller, Longlands.) . Bullock, any age: James Bros. (.Masterton) 1,2, 3 and champ. Bullock: 3>£ years and under: A. 11. Falloon (Masterton) 1 and 2- James Bros. (Masterton) 3. Bullock 2V> years and under: James Bros., 1 and 2. 'Shop bullocks: Barber Bros. (Masterton) 1 and 2; James Bros. 3. Pen two bullocks, any age: James Bros. 1 and 2; Mrs. S. E. Holmes (Matahiwi) 3. Lwo bullocks, suitable for freezing: James Bros. 1 and 2; A. 11. Falloon 3. Two bullocks, calved since July 1, 1924: A. 11. Falloon. Two steers, calved since J uly 1, W-a: James Bros. 1; G. Shaw (Masterton) 2 and 3. THOROUGHBRED HORSES (Judge. Mr. IV. Brown, Waikato.) Thoroughbred brood mare: N. R. Kemball’s Arizona, 1; E. Newland’s Clever Mary and Doreen, 2 aud 3 respectively. Thoroughbred yearling, any sex: TV. R. Kemball, 1 and 2. SHEEPDOG TRIALS Dog to bunt out thre esheep to a flag drive them round flag and pull back to starting point: N McKenzie’s Lad 1; L. Donaldsons Dick, 2; G. W. Beer’s Puki. 3. Pulling, driving and varding: G. Thompson’s Mack, 1; N. I’. Treseder’e Chief, 2; W. McKenzie s Moss, 4. PIGS (Judge: Mr. J. McFarland. Feilding.) Fat. suitable for bacon: L. Rayner 1 and 2. Two same: L. Rayner 1, L. R. Wilton 2 and 3. Porker: L. R. Wilton 1 and 2. Two porkers: L. R- Wilton 1 and 2. Sow with litter: L. Rayner 1, L. R. Wilton 2. Berkshire sow. under 12 months: C. Fairbrother (Dalefield). All other classes: L. R. Wilton. DOGS WORKING CLASSES. (Tudce- Mr. F. E. Perry, Martinborough.) ‘ Rough coated sheep dog in regular work, dog- IV McKenzie’s (Featherston) Moss 1, F N Gooding (Featherston) 2. C. 1. Downes’s (Ariaruhe) Bruce 3. Same, bitcli: O Nation’s (Masterton) Meg I. W. I’. Treseder's (Paliintua) entry 2. A. Ross s (Gladstone) Lass 3. POULTRY The utility poultry section classes for Ornhingtou cockerels aud pullets were won bv L. A. Wadham. First and second place in the Minorca. 1 Wyandotte. Brown Leghorn, and classes for Indian runner ducks went to 1. W. Barnes, L.

B. Maunsell was the winner in the class for white leghorns, and Mrs. It G. Payno took first and second place iu the classes for Rhode Island cockerel and pullets. J. Billington won the classes for Rouen ducks. First place awards in the utility poultry were shared between E. J. Coleman, T. IV. Barnes. W. Chapman, J. Whiteman, Mrs. A. A. Daysh, L. A. IVadham, Rayner Bros.. IV. Ferris, and Mrs. W. G. Laing. HOME INDUSTRIES The home industries section was well supported, the exhibitors being representative of all parts of the Wairarapa. There was close competition in many of the classes. The only exhibitors to take more than oue first were Mrs. E. Tildsley, of Daleiield. with two arsis; Mrs. lioy Tankersley, Carterton, with six; Miss M. McKcuzie, Masterton, with two; Miss V. Jackson, Masterton. with two; John K. Glover, Masterton, with two; Mrs. lioy Tankersley secured first place iu all classes for preserves. RING COMPETITIONS Trotting horse, in saddle, best style, pace, aud carriage: H. G. Hastie’s Tony, 1; 11. Buriti's Major, 2; F. A.. Hercock's Eva Zolock, 3. Walking competition, style, and pace: Mrs. Hugh Morrison's Mack, 1; Mrs. B. Vallance’s Michael, 2; Miss Ruth Pharazyn’s Marcus, 3. Pony jumping competition. open to ponies under 14.2 hands: H. M. Blunder's De Wet and Ann liarakina, 1 and 3 respectively; E. Ryan's Miss Flirt, 2. Apple bobbing competition: R. L. McKinstry, 1; Guy Booth, 2; Peter Jury, 3. Maiden jumping competition: H. Scales’ Clinker, 1; Miss Esther Cameron’s Porangahau, 2; C. Mill’s Mary Ann. 3. Stockmen’s competition: T. V. Caverhill, 1; R. L. McKinstry, 2; Gordon Laing and C. Mills, dead heat, 3. Flag race (males): 11. L. McKinstry, 1; H. Burch, 2; G. N. Olliver, 3. Flag race (females): Miss Rhodes, 1; Miss Jean Caverlull, 2; Miss H. Donovan. 3. Jumping competition: J. Shaw’s Workman, 1; O. Nelson's Blue Moou, 2; Mrs. F. B. Vallance’s Muritai. 3. Affinity race: R. L. McKinstry, 1; T. H. Tully, 2; B. N. Pringle, 3: P,escue race:R. L. McKinstry, 1; J. Jury, 2; H. Rurch, 3. Turning competition for adults: Miss H. Donovan, 1; H. Burch. 2; 11. L. McKinstry, 3. FARMERS’ REQUIREMENTS DISPLAY BY LOAN AND MERCANTILE COMPANY. Farmers visiting the Show should not fail to inspect the stand occupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., where there is displayed a wide range of requirements needed by the man on the land. Grass seeds predominate in the display, a special line of College Algerian oats being well worthy of inspection. The Loan and Mercantile Company is noted for the quantity of the seeds stocked, and a wide range is available at the stand for the inspection of those interested. Apart from the exhibits of seeds, there is an extensive display of goods essential to the conduct of successful agricultural operations. For the benefit of the Wairarapa sheep farmer, whose flocks add so much to the Dominion’s national wealth every year, there are the various grades of McDougall’s sheep-dips, the effectiveness of which has almost made them a byword among those concerned in the production of the woolly fleece. The needs of the poultryman, whether his activities be on a large or small scale, are catered for, and the wellknown laying feed, Encore poultry meals, takes a prominent part on the stand, together with varying grades of fowl grits. With harvesting operations in full swing, the binder twine section should appeal to those who go in for cropping. Another line of general interest is the Hinemoa creosote, this wood preservative having a reputation. of proved merit behind it. Housewives will find a place of interest in the display of Elmshurst Ceylon teas on exhibition. This tea is one of the best grades produced from Ceylon. Elmshurst tea is packed in handsome, appropriately decorated canisters that would be an ornament to any household.—(Published by arrangement.) EXHIBIT OF PIANOS Those contemplating the purchase of a piano should not fail to inspect the stand occupied by Mr. Arthur Williams, who has an'exhibit of Brinsmead, Spencer and other English pianos, as well as the famous Gulbransen registering piano. Mr. Williams is a practical pianoforte player as well as being a tuner and repairer. Mr. Williams is local agent for Nimmo and Sous, Ltd.—(Published by arrangement) . QUALITY MOTOR-CARS LYTTLE AND CO., LTD. Three blue pennants easily seen from any part of the Showgrounds attracted attention to one of the finest displays of quality motor-cars assembled on any one stand, where Lyttle and Co., Ltd., of Masterton, exhibited three of the premier makes on the road—the Packard, Nash and Rugby. The latest product of the Packard factory was shown in the form of a five-seater Sedan with many improvements which makes this car more than ever one of the greatest motors produced. Three Nash models are shown. There is a special six Sedan of pleasing appearance, and a special six roadster which is one of the outstanding cars of its type in the grounds, and a Standard Six Sedan which meets the demand for a small luxury five-seater closed car of good power performance. The bodies of the Nash are of high quality coach build construction, and are the products of the Nash Company’s own bodv-building plant. All the Nash models shown have Nash engines with seven bearing crank shafts, while the crankshafts, clutch, and flywheel are perfectly balanced before assembly’. There are two Rugbys displayed, both having bodies built in New Zealand. The Rugby engine is rapidly gaining fame for its combined power and economy, and the excellence of the Do-minion-built bodv which combine to make this car a leader in the low price field.—(Published by arrangement). A FINE DISPLAY LEVIN AND CO. LTD. At the stand occupied by Levin and Co., Ltd., the Wairarapa agents for Sutton’s seeds, there is a fine display and a full range of farm seeds, grasses, and clovers. There are also exhibits of Little’s Dip, Cooper’s powder and fluid dip, and. sheep-dosing tablets. An exhibit of particular interest to those whose holdings include hill country is the Howell manure distributor, for sowing bv hand on steep hill-sides. This distributor is cheap, simple in construction, is light—weighing only three pounds — and is easily carr-ed. Up to fifty pounds of manure can be carried, and the cheapness of the machine enables all small farmers to be posesssors of their own manure distributors. The machine has a special advantage for small farmers and market gardeners, as from 100 pound to 2600 pound or more per acre can be sowed in drills from 14 inches to 30 inches. There is also on the stand the ‘‘ldeal’ horse-drawn lime, manure, and seed sower A feature of the machinery section is the New Uster electric model sheep-shearing machine. The machine has been specially designed to meet the demands nf farmers who have hydro-electric power available. It is especially adapted for low sheds, and unlike the usual type of electric shearing machine the motor runs continuously, the in-and-out gear being similar to that on the Lister

COMMERCIAL ITEMS WELLINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE YESTERDAY’S BUSINESS AND PRICES At the morning call yesterday a sale was reported of Bank of New Zealand at £2 18s. fld. At the afternoon call, it was reported, there was a sale of New Zealand Government 44 per cent. Inscribed Stock (11)38) at £97 2s. Cd. The following are the latest quotations :—

SALES IN OTHER CENTRES BY 'rEfjEGBIPcI.--J’HESS ASSOCIATION. Chrlstclinrcli, February 14. Sales: Commercial Bank of Australia, 275. 7d. (three parcels), ditto (rights), 7s. 3d.; National Bank of New Zealand, SB 19s. Cd.; Bank of New Zealand, 5Ss. 7d. (two parcels); National Mortgage (cum. div.), 7fis.; Electrolytic Zinc (ord., cum. div.), 31s. 9d. Sales reported: New Zealand Government, 44 per cent. Inscribed (1938), £97 2s. (id.; Commercial Bank of Australia, 7s. 3d. (three parcels); National Mortgage (cum: div.), 775.; Staples Brewery, 375. 6d.; Waihi, 10s. Auckland, February 14. Sales: Inscribed stock, 1933, per cent., £lOl 2s. (id.; City of Auckland debentures, 1910, 5>4 P Gr cent.. £9ii 10s.; Auckland Hospital Board, 1947, 5 : )4 per cent., £101; Com. mercinl bank of Australia, 275. 5d.; Bank of New South Wales, £-17 12s. Cd.; Bank of New Zealand, 58s. !)d.; Goldsbrougli Mort, 48s. 3d.; National Mortgage, 745.; Taupin, 255. 9d.; Auckland Gas, 225. 4d.; I’arKer Lamb Timber, 17s. Bd.; New Waiotahi Con., 7<1.; Waihi, 10s.. 9s. lid. Dunedin, February 14. Sales reported: Staples Brewery, 375. lid. (two parcels) ; South British Insurance, 575. !)d.: Mosgici Woollen, £G 155.; New Zealand Refrigerating (cont.), Bs. EXCHANGE RATES. A.HA. and 'Sun.'’ London, February, 13. Foreign rates of exchange on February 13, as compared with par rates, or as averaged first half of 1914, are as follow

ENGLISH WHEAT MARKETS. (Rec. February 14, 9.40 p.m.) London, February 13. Wheat—Cargoes are firm and mostly have advanced Id. to llid. per quarter. Parcels are firm at 3d. dearer. Liverpool futures, March, 9s. lljd. per cental; May, 10s. OJd.; July, 10s. lid. PRICES OF METALS. (Rec. February 14, 9.40 p.m.) london, February 13. Copper—Standard, on spot £Ol 14s. 4'£d. per ton, forward £Ol Os. 10%<l.; electrolytic £OO 10s. and £O7: wire bars £O7. Lead, £2O and £2O 10s. Spelter. £25 12s. (id. in both positions. Tin, £227 17s. Od. anil £230. Silver—Standard, 24-Jd.; fine, 28>4d. per ounce. TARANAKI OILFIELDS, LTD. Gisborne, February 14. Taranaki Oilfields, Ltd., reports: Waiapu No. 2 well: Depth 3215 ft., depth in hard shale, SK-inch diameter casting to 3194 ft. Gisborne No. 1 well: Preparing to test shut-off. Gisborne No. 2 well: Good progress being ninde in erection of rig and transport of casing. STANDARD INSURANCE CO. Dunedin, February 14. At a meeting of the directors of the Standard Insurance Company, Ltd., to-day a dividend for the half rear ended Dec-miner 31, 1927, was declared of Is. 3d. per share. CUSTOMS REVENUE The Customs revenue collected at the pci'4 of Wellington yesterday totalled £23,379. NEW ZEALAND APPLES INQUIRED FOR IN ENGLAND. (Rec. February 14, 7.30 p.m.) London, February 13. Mr. H. E. Stephens, representing the New Zealand Fruit Board, when visiting provincial ports, found buyers very anxious for New Zealand apples, and also anxious for direct shipments.

standard brackets The machine can be attached to a post, if need be so, and can be erected in approximately ten minutes anywhere when the wiring is complete On show there is also the latest model Lister If horse-power oil engine, with overhead valve and ballbearings, all wearing parts being case hardened. There is also the Lister separator, a feature of which is the spring oil feed system.—(Published by. Arrangement.),

FARMING INTERESTS PRODUCE MARKETS AUCKLAND Dominion Special Service. Auckland, February 14. It is some years since pasture was so burned up as it is at the present time, and the demand for bian steadily increases as the supply of green feed gives out. Unless rain comes soon, it is going to lie a problem as to where supplies of bran can be obtained. Even when rain does fall it will be some weeks before fresh pasture is grown, so that the demand for both bi;an and sharps is likely to continue steady. L%r‘t locally-grown potatoes and onions are now getting in short supply. Tho first of the new season potatoes from Rangitikei has come to hand, and the quality is reported to be good. Onions arc still wanted to fill orders for export. Tho recent advance in the price of onions had been maintained. The Waipiata has arrived with the first of the new season’s chaff from the south. Wholesale current prices are: —Sharps, mill price, £8 ss. per ton; bran, £6 15s. per ton; oats, feed, 13 Gartons, 4s. 6d.; A Gartons, 4s. lfld. per bushel; fowl wheat old 9s. per bushel, Bs. 3d.; maize, ex store 7s. to 7s. 3d., ex wharf 6s. 3d. to 6s. fid. per bushel; barley, feed ss. 9d. per bushel, Cape barley seed 7s. 6d. per bushel; maize meal, 15s. fid. per 1061 b.; barley meal, 13s. per 1001 b.; chaff, G. 8.0.5., £9 10s. per ton for Blenheim or Canterbury; potatoes, local grown, £l3 to £l4 per ton, Rangitikei £l4 to £l4 10s. per ton; onions, 12s. 6d. to 13s. 6d. per cwt. LONDON PRODUCE MARKET The Bank of New South Wales Wellington office has received the following cablegram from London:— Wool.—Trade improving, raw wool prices show hardening tendene'es all round. . . . Mutton-Wethers. 4Jd„ 7Jd.. good demand lighter weights; ewes, 4jd., si<t., improving owing short supplies; lamb, 9d. IOJd.. fair demand. Beef.-3id., 5d., little better demand. Pork.—7d., Bd. Butter.-1605., 1665., steady. Gheese.-925., 935., firm. T . .. , . a Amalgamated Dairies. Limited, na'o received the following report troin their London manager under date February Butter.—Finest, 1645.; firsts, 1635.; unsalted. 168 s. to 170 s. Market quiet at advance, but expect renewal activity shortly. Danish, 1845.; spot, l(6a. f.o.b. Firm. Retails generally advancing Monday. Danish. Is. 10d.; New Zealand Is. Bd. Deliveries New Zealand 1580 tons. St Cheese.-Unchanged. Still quiet, retail unchanged. WHOLESALE PRODUCE PRICES Messrs. Laery and Co., Limited, . re P or ? wholesale values as follow:—Mixed fowl feed, 5 sack lots or over, 65.; lesser lots 6s. 3d. bus. Linseed meal, 30cwt. lots or over. £l7 55.; J-ton lots or over, 18s. per 1001 b.; lesser lots, 18s. 6d. Linseed nuts, 30cwt. lots or oyer, £l5 55.; ton lots or over, 16b. per 1001 b.; lesser lots, 16s. 6d. per 1001 b. Freight paid main line stations on 30cwt. parcels meal or nuts. Chick raiser. No. 1,501 b. bag, 9s. 6d.; 1001 b. bag, 18s. 6d. Oyster shell grit, 5 sack lots or over. 55.; lesser lots. ss. 6d. per 1001 b. Pipi shell grit, 5 sack lots or over. 55.; lesser lots, ss. 6d. per 1001 b. Wheat. 7s. 9d. and Bs. bus.; broken wheat, 7s. to 7s. 3d. bus., sacks in. Barlev, 4s. 2d. and 4s. 9d. bushel. Oats, machine dressed and clipped seed Algerians, ss. 2d. bus.; farmers’ dressed seed Algerians, -45.; A grade, 4s. 3d.; B grade. 45.; crushed. 4s. 6d.; duns. 3s. 3d. to ss. Id. Rye corn, 601 b. to bushel, ss. 6d. bushel. Linseed, whole, 225.; crushed, 265. cwt. Mixed wheat and rye corn, 601 b. to bushel. 6s. bushel. Gisborne maize, whole, 6s. Bd.; crushed, 7s. 3d. bushel. Partridge peas, Bs. 9d.; split partridge. 7s. Jd.; feed- peas. 7s. and 7s. 6d. Wneatnieal, feed, (-ton lots, £l4 15s. per ton. Meatmeal, feed }-ton lots. £l4; less quantities, 14s. 6d. cwt. Butter: Farmers’ prime separator and dairy bulk aud pats, lOd. to lid. lb. Turkeys. Is. 2d. to Is. 3d. per lb. Geese, 10s., 12s. pair. Ducks, runners, young, Bs. to Ils.; large white, Ils. to 13s. pair. Fowls, white leghorns, 4e. 6d. to ss. 6d.; Black Orpingtons and similar varieties. 7s. 6d. to 9s. Eggs, first-grade new laid, 2s. to 2s. 2d. Fungus, New Zealand, Bd. to lOd. Dressed Pork, 60’s to 90’s, 6d. to 7d. per lb. Sucking, pigs, 7d. to Bd. Maizemeal, Bs. Charcoal, 14s. 9d. per 501 b. bag. Agricultural salt, £5 ton; less than ton lots, ss. 6d. cwt. Rock Salt, ton lots, £5 10s.: lesser quantities, 6s. Bluestone, in cwt. kegs, 325. each. Mutton birds, in kits, 9d. bird; Tasmanian. in casks. 7d. bird. Molasses, in casks. 405.; in cases, Bs. 6d. Basio slag, 17-20 per cent., arriving March to June, £4 ss. ton F.O.R. Blenheim chaff, prime ton lots, £7 ss. per ton; less than ton lots, 7s. 9d. cwt.; medium quality, £6 ss. per ton; less than ton lots. 7s. cwt. Wairarapa chaff. GBO6, £6 10s. per ton F.O.R. Wairarapa. Java shelled peanuts, 4d. per lb., sacks in: peanuts in shell, 4d. lb., sacks in. Strawberry punnets. 11b. and Jib., in crates 1000. 600. 250, 60s. per 1000. Superphosphates, list price. Farro food, £8 10s. ton. J-ton lota: lesser quantities, 9s. Barley meal, £9 ton, i-ton lots; lesser lots. 9s. 6d. Peameal, J-ton lots, £11; lesser lots. Ils. 6d. Bran, i-ton lots or over. £7 10s.; lesser lots, Bs. Pigmeal, i-ton lots. £8 55.; lesser lots. Bs. 6d. Pollard, Ftoti lots'or over, £9 10s.; lesser lots. 10s. Black Leaf 40 spray, 21b. tins, 135.; 101 b. tins, 50s.

Buyei/,. Sellers. N.Z. GOVT. LOANS— £ s. d. £ s. d. 4* p.c. Ins. Stk., 1930 •J7 0 0 MW 41 p.c. ditto, 1038 ... 97 0 0 MW 5* p.c. ditto, 1033 ... 101 2 6 5$ p.c. ditto, 1936 ... — 101 5 0 41 p.c. Bonds, 1039 .. 97 0 0 M> 4* p.c. ditto, 1038 ... 97 0 0 MW 51 p.c. ditto, 193G ... i 101 0 0 M_ DEBENTURES— N.Z. Breweries (stock) 12 7 WM DUto (bonds) banks— 1 2 S 1 2 11 Commercial of Aust. (ord.) 17 4 Ditto (rights) 0 7 0 English, Scottish, and 7 19 0 National of N.Z (1 19 0 6 19 6 National of Australasia (£5) 9 0 0 New Zealand 2 IS « 2 18 11 Ditto shares (pd.) 16 3 —— Union of Aust 14 14 0 MFINANCIAL— Dalgety and Co 13 15 0 13 17 6 Abraham and Williams (pref.) 4 7 6 Goldsbrough Mort .. 2 8 9 Equitable Building .. —• 9 0 0 N.Z. Guarantee Corp. (ord., Ss.) MW 0 8 0 Ditto (pref.) 110 _ N.Z. Loan and Merc. (ord.) 95 0 0 — Well. Trust, Loan .. 6 12 6 - GAS— Auckland (paid) . M— 12 9 Ditto (contrib.) .... 0 1(1 1) INSURANCE— National 0 15 11 Aust. Provincial Assc. OSO MEAT PRESERVINGGear ' 1 17 6 N.Z. Refrlgerat. (10s.) (ex-div.) 0 8 0 Well. Meat Export (ord.) 0 9 9 TRANSPORT— Huddart-Parker (ord.) 2 11 9 Ditto (pref.) 110 Union Steam (pref.).. 1 0 0 - . - P. and O. def. stock.. 239 0 0 - - WOOLLEN— Wellington (ord.) ... — 6 4 0 COAL— Wesptort 1 12 0 Westport-Stockton (ord.) Oil Ditto (pref.) 0 3 0 Waipa 0 16 9 TIMBER— Leyland-O’Brien 1 17 6 National 0 12 h BREWERIES— New Zealand 2 0 6 Staples and Co. (exdir.) 117 6 Tui 2 0 0 Ward and Co 1 14 0 MISCELLANEOUS— British Tobacco (Aust.). (ord.) 2 0 0 D.I.C. (ord.) 0 10 0 Ditto (pref.) 10 6 Electrolytic Zinc (ord.) 1 11 0 Ditto (pref.) 1 12 6 Newton King (pref.) 0 10 0 N.Z. Drug 3 8 6 N.Z. Farmers’ FerN.Z. Paper Mills .... 0 17 0 Sharland & Co. (ord.) 10 9 Wilson's Cement ... 1 17 6 Holden’s Motor Bodies 18 9 —

Feb. 13 Feb. 9 Par. Brussels, belgas to £1 35.01 34.99 35 Paris, francs, to £1 124 124 25.22J Stockholm, knr. to £1 18.16 18.16 18.12 Oslo, knr. to £1 ... 18.31 18.30 18.12 Copenhagen, knr. to £1 18.21 18.20 18.12 Berlin, Reichmark to £1 20.44 20.43 —- Rome, lire to £1 ... 92.03 92.05 — Calcutta, pence to rupee 18 1731-32 24 Yokohama, pence to yen 23 1-16 23 3-32 24 Houz-Aong, pence to dollar 24 7-16 243 24 Montreal, dollars to £1 4.88 5-16 4.883 4.866 New i ork, dollars to £1 4.87 7-16 4.87 7-32 4.866 Amsterdam, florins to £1 12.10J 12.103 12.107 Batavia, florins to £1 12.11 12.10J 12.107 Prague, knr. to £1 164g 1643 12.107