Manawatu and West Coast A. I and P. Show.

Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 104, 30 October 1896, Page 2

Manawatu and West Coast A. I and P. Show.

«. (By Our Special Reporter.) The eleventh anuual show in connection with the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association was held on the Show grounds, Palmerßton North, on Wednesday and Thursday. The entries were some 300 more tban tbe previous year, although those for sheep and cattle show a falling off, while for horses, produce and implements a substantial increase is shown. The cattle, although numerically not so well represented as at tho previous show, were quite equal, if nob better in quality. The same re marks apply to the sheep exhibited. The horses were, also, a fine lot, showing a marked improvement on last year. The improvements effected to the ground , particularly the enlargement of the ground by the purchase of another section, added additional convenience to the already excellent appointments connected with the show. A word of praise is due to Mr C. C. Miles, -Hie courteous secretary, assisted by Mr G, Scott, for tbe able manner in which his duties were performed. The weather was cold and windy for the first day, when the

attendance was better than on tbe first day at previous shows, but yesterday the weather was extremely unfavorable, it continuing to rain until after midday and intermittently during the afternoon, with a cold wind all day. Notwithstanding this fact about ten or twelve thousand persons braved the elements and attended during the afternoon. Prominent amongst the exhibits were those of the United Farmers Co-opera-tive Association, who had a special building and shed, as usual, for the display of their wares. The shed is set apart for the sole display of seeds which comi>rise a splendid selection of some 250 English and Colonial grown seeds and grain, and, also, samples grown in all parts of the world. Thirty varieties of grass seeds are shown under cultivation in boxes. Sbeep dips and drenches are amongst the general exhibits. The display of Cooma tea, ironmongery, and bicycles, milk coolers, butter workers and moulds, seed sowers, ploughs and various other farming implements for which the company are agents, including Messrs Reid and Gray's agricultural machines, W. A. Wood's reaping and binding machinery, De Laval- Alpha separators, etc. These separators are very useful and neat machines. They bave the reputatiou of being the best separators made and are rapidly replacing otber makes in all the dairying countries in the world. A very useful. Laval Alpha turbine separator for farm purposes *was shown. It is capable of separating 90 gallons of milk an hour and is driven by a small jet of steam from a compact little boiler, less than ten pounds of steam being required to drive it. The largest band De LavalAlpha separator made is capable of treating 70 gallons of milk an hour, while the separators the company supply to factories can separate up to 400 gals an hour . One of the latter has been purchased by the Cheltenham Dairy Company /or the Colyton creamery. Wherever these turbine separators have bceu exhibited, in and out of Europe, they have secured first prizes, and no wonder when it is known that practical tests of the various separators on the market by experts in the United States show there was ouly a loss of 0.06 per cent of butter fat where the De Laval-Alpha separator was used, while other separators showed a loss of from 23 per cent upwards, a result which means profit or loss to the company or individual. This companyalso exhibited a pasteuriser, a machine which can heat 400 gallons of milk an hour to a temperature of 160 degrees, or 1000 gallons to 90 degrees. It is driven by steam on tbe same principle as tbe separators. Pasteurised butter is taking a great hold in Denmark, Sweden, and all the principal factories are using tbis machine. By this method a better butter of highkeeping quality is obtaiued, which commands a high price in the London market, and for this reason, if for no other, is of great importance to the dairy industry iv tbis colony, the difference in the price of the two classes of butter is from 15s to 20s a cwt in favor of pasteurised butter. Tbe Butyrometer milk tester is also shown. Messrs Mason, Strnthers, and Co. are the New Zealand agents. Messrs Barraud and Abraham had a fine display of seeds in a building set apart for tbeir exhibition, a special and very noticeable feature of which was the firm's name with tbe address, Palmerston, Feilding and Danevirke, in growing grasses in boxes arranged around ths pagoda. The germinating powers of tbe seeds are proved to be very high by the growing samples, prominent among which was a sample of mangolds which may be classed as one of the finest seen in the district. The growth of turnip seeds after six days sowing had a splendid healthy appearance, snowing exceptional germinating powers. While tbe bowling green mixture (two varieties) after fifteen days days growing and -several other samples of fescues and other grasses are worthy of special notice. Altogether about ninety varieties of farm seeds were exhibited. This firm are agents for the famous Massey-Harris reaper and binder, Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Beaven who had a fine display of implements on the ground. A serviceable wool-press and tbe Gear Company's manures were also exhibited by this firm. Messrs Reid and Gray's collection of implements was, as usual, a fine lot. The Deering Pony Binder was a special feature, it beiug fitted with roller and bail bearings, making it the lightest draught binder made, and an ideal machine for hilly country. The Deering grass mower, Dalziell's patent plongh wheel, a spring tooth cultivator, seed drills, hillside drill, garden and hillside ploughs, disc and tme harrows, assist to make up au interesting collection of farm implements. Messrs Booth, Macdonald and Co.'s exhibits comprised the sterling disc and spading harrows, the " Kiwi " and " Te Angi " windmills, Cambridge roller, hay rake, garden ploughs, h^rge hoe, and various other implements of interest to the farmer. The Buckeye Reaper and Binder Company have four of their machines on the ground, and are of an np-to-date pattern. A horse cultivator and hiller are also shown by the firm, the latter being a very handy implement for a small farmer. Messrs Wollerman and Co. are the local agents for these machines. Mr A. Burgess exhibited the McCormick reaper and binder and mowers, and P. and D. Duncan's seed-drills and windmills. Tbe exhibits of his own manufacture comprised plonghs, barrows, and very useful and strong stumping jacks. Walter A. Woods' exhibits included three apron open-back binders, cyclone mowers, one and two-horse tubular mowers, hay rakes and tedders, grain and manure drills, Bennett's stump extractor, Dutton's knife grinders and dehomers, W. L. Lnxford exhibited his garden cultivator, which has already proved itself a very useful implement fqr pulverising the soil. Messrs Grace, Clark and Co. had a display of knitting machines, the Berridge knitters, the Wertheim sewing maobine, the Wertheim elastic* or arm maohine, Wertheim # mangles, kerosine stoves, Dresden pianos and organs, all of which attracted a considerable amount of at* tention. R. S. Barry exhibited a large variety of lamps, Shaddock's "Orion" ranges, travelling trunks, new raisin stover,

patent churn, lawn mowers and quite a I number of other useful articles. I Amongst the miscellaneous articles exhibited were : — Wire strainers by A. Jones and Son (Hawkes' Bay), J. Copeland (Palmerston) ; wool press by Zajonskowski Bros. (Marton), and F. Gascoigne (Marton), C- Scales (Bulls), and D. Murray (Wanganui) ; tbe Premier stumping machine by Mr G Hill, of Palmerston ; manures by the Wanganui Freezing Company ; candles by the New Zealand Candle Company; drain pipes by Mr lt. P. Edwards, Palmerston ; Messrs Finn, Chisholm, and Co., ot Wellington, exhibited a cream separator and tester and, also, one of Sharpie's band separators ; a self-governing windmill by Mr Oates, of Carterton ; Mr G. Marley, of Pahiatua, open fire cooking range with extra grate ; J. Walker, of Auckland, had an exhibit of fancy birds ; a cultivating harrow, manufactured by Mr D. Murray (Wanganui), and invented by Mr Jensen ; giant wire strainer by Mr Jones, of Waipukurau, which dispenses with the ordinary straining post, a ground anchor being used instead ; the Wellington Woollen Company had a display of tweeds and other woollen goods ; Mr Whitlock, of Wanganui, had a good assortment of pickles, sauces, cordials, etc., the Phcsnix Baking Powder beiog a prominent feature of the exhibit ; Gilberd and Sons, of Wanganui, exhibited samples of their soaps ; Fletcher, Humphreys, and Co., of Christchurcb, exhibited their cider; a case of boots by McMillan Bnd Son ; beer and stout, Mr Kuhtze ; horsehoes, Mr Allman ; Venetian blinds, revolving shutters and picture frames, Mr Nock ; specimen of polished matai by Mr Nicholson ; traction engine, Messrs Milverton and Son ; smoked bacon by Mr Standen. The following is tbe prize list :— Horses. Leaping competition for ponies. — Mr R. S. Abraham's Ginger, 1 ; Mr W. B. Lloyd's Musket 2. Hunter's competition. -Mr N. McRae's Rambler, 1 ; Mr W. A. Keiller's Nonsuch, 2; MrE. M. Lewis' Blazes, 3. The decision of the judges in this class did not meet with the approval of a section of the spectators, who seemed to think that Mr F. Perry's Duke should have been awarded a prize, and gave vent to their feelings by cheering the latter. Thoroughbreds. Stallion over four years.— F. C. Spark's Somnus, 1 ; C. H. Lance's Bay King, 2 ; R. Hammond's King John, 3. Eight entries. Colt foaled since Aug. 1, 1894.— E. Sutherland's Toa. Colt foaled sinco Aug. 1, 1895.— D. Scott's 1 and 2. Mare in foal, with foal at foot or has foaled.— D. Scott's Cordelia, 1 ; D. Fraser's Speculation, 2;' Sickle and Pier's Stella, h.c. Filly foaled siuce Aug. 1, 1893.— J. O. Lilly's Missfire, 1; Sickle and Piers' Beauty, 2 ; D. Scotfs Flintlock. 3. A protest was entered against the first and second fillies on the ground that they were not in the stud book nor were they eligible for entry in it. Filly foaled since Aug. 1, 1894.— F. G. Cooper's 1 ; D. Fraser's 2 ; D. Scott's, 3. Filly foaled Binco Aug. 1, 1695.— D. Fraser's 1. Best calculated for breeding carriage horses.— J. L. R. Stewart's The Childe, 1 ; N. C. Christiansen's Lexington, 2 ; J. Devonshire's Grand Moor, v.h.c. Six entries. Best mare for breeding carriage horses. — J Hurley's Paul, 1 ; R. J. Munro's Laura, 2. Best mare for breeding weight carrying saddle horses. — H. Parata's Mana wanui, 1 ; J. R. McLennan's Blair Athol, 2 ; S. Standen's Patringo, 3. Draughts. Stallion over four years— J. Dobb's Napoleon, 1 and champion; J. McKelvie's Victor, 2 ; H. Bright's Lord Cranley, 3. Eight entries. Colt foaled since August 1, 1893— Whisker Bros.' Colonel, 1. Mare in foal, with foal at foot, or has foaled— Thomson Bros.' Gipsy, 1; E. W. Collins Phyllis, 2. Filly foaled since Angnst 1. 1894— A. M. Hastie's Heather Bell, 1 ; J. Hessey's Jess, 2. Filly foaled since Angnst 1, 1895— C. Bull's, 1 ; R. Matheson's, 2 ; A. Hunter's, h.c. Gelding foaled since August 1, 1894 — T. Knight's, 1 ; S. N. Lancaster's, 2 ; W. J. Phillips', h.c. Draught gelding or mare to be shown in dray —J. and T. Rhodes, 1; J. Dobb's, 2. Pair horses moat suitable for ploughing, shown in harness— J. and T. Rhodes' Captain and Jimmie, 1 ; S. R. Lancaster's Rose and Prince, 2. Best team of three horses most suitable for ploughing— J. and T. Rhodes', 1. Miscellaneous. Entire pony, any age, 14 hands and under— H. C. Bennett's Duke of Mazeppa, 1 ; J. L. R. Stewart's Little Jim, 2. Pony, mare or gelding, oyer 13 and not exceeding 14 hands — A. S. Baker's Lady Polo, 1 ; A. S. Baker's Daisy, 2; O. H. Porritt's Jewel h c. Pony, mare or gelding, over 12 and not exceeding 13 hands— H. R. Waldegrave's Sykie, 1 ; A. S. Baker's Nauki Poo, 2. Pony, mare or gelding, 12 hands or nnder— H. Clarke's Romeo, 1 ; G. Watchhorn's Zoe, 2. Polo pony — A. S. Baker's Daisy, 1 ; A. S. Baker's Tommy, 2 ; R. S. Abraham's Ginger h c. Weight-carrying hack up to 15 stone : G. P. Donnelly's The Master, 1 ; J. Pease's Boom-de-ay, 2; W. Simpsons' Bum Un, h c. Weigbt«carrying hack, np to 13 stone : — W. D. Progden's Prince, 1 ; T. Edward's Moses, 2nd ; D. MoKenzies' Hack V.h.c. ; W. H. Sincox's Firefly, h.c. Light weight hack up to 11 stone :— F. N. Nelson's Forecast, 1 ; J. Northcott's En Avant, 2; S. K. Richard's Wada, c. Best lady's hack, to be ridden by a lady:— S. K. Richard's Wada, 1; Mrs J. Crawley's Coolgardie, 2; Mrs J. Tromp's Rangitoto, v.h.c. Pair harness horses, 15 hands and over, driven in harness :— J. W. Beectoft's Hotspur and His Mate, 1. Pair harness horses, 14 and nnder 15 hands:— J. Miller's Wangaetu, and Wanganui, 1 ; W. Hunter's Stella and Empress, 2. Dr Johnston's Gipsy and Polly also competed. Pair harness ponies, under 14 hands : — R. Cobbe's Brandy and Soda, 1 ; R. Cobbe's Pitti sing and Katti Shah, 2. Pair harness ponies under 12 bands : Mr J. H. Hankins, 1. Best tandem team, to be shown in harness: — Dr Johnston's Gipsy and Polly 1; F. S. Mcßae's Tomtit and Magpie, 2. Seven entries. Single harness b,orsei 15 hands and oyer, to fee driven in harness— A. S. Baker's Major, 1; J. Campion's Grey* hound, 2, Single harness horse, 14 and nnder 15 hands— Dr Johnston's Gipsy, 1 ; F. S. Mcßae's Carbine, 2. Seven entries. Single harness pony, under 14 hands —A. S. Baker's Daisy 1 ; G. J. G. Still's Cinderella, 2; O. % Porritt's Jewel. h.O. ' "' Light mare or gelding for spring cart or express purposes, to be driven in harness.— F. Perry's Dick, 1. Heavy mare or gelding for spring cart or express.— l. Cooksley's Tiger, 1 ; F. S. Mcßae's Bonnie, 2 ; 0. J. Wickham's Jimmy, 8. Ten entries. Driving competition for ponies.- H. C. Clarke's Romeo, 1 ; C. J. Still's, 2. Tandem driving competition-R. Cobb's Pitti Sing and Kalti Shah, 1 ; W. F. Sinclair's, 2. Dming oottfjetttion— A, S. hakss t h

Riding competition for girls— Mias 0. *" Warburton, 1. Riding competition for boys— N. Green. Mr West's prize for best trotting buggy horse. — Nelsop's Petronel. Cattle. — Shorthorns. Bull calved prior to Jnly Ist, 1894— P. J. Russell 1 and 2. Bull calved since July lst, 1894— A. McHardy's Duke of Longlands 1, D. Fleming's Duke of Athol 2. Bull calved since July lst, 1895— A McHardy's The Gnvnor 1 and c, J. B. Russell's Prince Albert 2. Heifer calved since Jnly Ist, 1898— F. Perry 1. Heifer calved since Jnly lst, 1894— A. McHardy's Oxford Summerton XXVII 1 and champion. Heifer calved since July lst, 1895 — A McHardy's Pearl 11 1, A. McHardy's Duchess of Schom burgh IX 2 Herefords. Bull calved prior to July lst, 1894— C. A. J. Levett's Good Luck 1 and c, G. Wheeler's Tbe Xnigbt 2. Bull calved since July Ist 1894— Bncbanan and Levett's Dick Seddon 1, G. Wheeler's Boniface 2. Bull calved since July lst, 1895 — Buchanan and Levett's Lord of the Isles 1, G. Wheeler's Lord Lovell 2, Cow any age, in calf or calf at foot, or has calved— G. Wheeler's Fridoline 1 and c, Buchanan and Levett's Leonora I XTI, Buchanan and Levett's Princess Beatrice IV, h.c. Heifer calved since Jnly Ist, 1894— G. Wheeler's Ladylove 1. Heifer calved since Jnly lst, 1895— G. Wheeler's Lady Chip 1, G. Wheeler's Burford's Leonora 2. Aybshires. Bull calved prior to Jnly lst, 1894— S. W. Luxford's Rantin Robin 1 and c, A. Honore's Royal Charlie 2, F. S, McRae's Radical h.c. Bull calved Bince Jnly lst, 1895 — S. W. Luxford's Young Bruce 1. Cow any age, in calf or calf at foot or has calved— S. W. Luxford's Snow 1 and c, S. R. Lancaster's Minerva VI 2. Heifer calved since July lst, 1893— S W. Luxford's Snow 11, 1 ; H. Gillies Young Lilly h.c. Heifer calved since Jnly Ist, 1894— S W. Luxford's Ruby 11, 1. Heifer calved since July lst, 1895 — S W. Luxford's New Year 1. Jersey and Alderney. Bull calved prior to July lst, 1894— A S. Baker's Runnymede Glory 1. Bull calved since Jnly lst, 1894 -F. E Watson's Sylvester 1 and c, F. E. Wat. son's On Dit, 2. Bull calved since July lst 1895— F. £. Watson's First Tenor 1. Dairy Cows, Best cow, any breed, in milk (weight of milk)— C. Lewers' Bloss, 391 b, 1 ; H. C. Collinaon's. Tiny, 34£lbs, 2; S. R. Lancaster's, 301bs, 3. Cow, any breed, in milk, most butter fat— S. R. Lancaster's 301ba of milk. B*7 test, l-221bs of butter, 1 ; H. H. Shofield's Pansy, 291bs of milk, 3*6 test, 1-22 lbs of butter, 2 ; H. C. Collinson's Mary Ann, 231bs of milk, 41 test, I*o4 lbs of butter, h.c. Best pen of three dairy heifers (cross, breds) over 12 and nnder 18 months— S. R. Lancaster's 1 and 2. Best pen of three dairy heifers (cross, breds) over 18 and nnder 30 months, in milk or in calf— H C Collinson's Polly, Molly and Lucy 1, S R Lancaster's 2, S R Lancaster's c. Best dairy heifer, in milk, nnder 3 years, weight of milk and points— H C Collinson's Polly, 221bs, 1; SB Lancaster's, 18_lbs, 2. Fat Cattle. Cow any age— C Bull 1, S R Lancaster 2, W Waugh h.c. Heifer calved since Jnly 1, 1893— F Ferry 1. Two bullocks calved prior to Jnly 1, 1893 -A McHardy 1 and 2. Best pen of three two-year-old steers, calved since Jnly 1, 1894— A McHardy 1, F Bryant 2, G Wheeler h c. Sheep — Lincolns. Ram, 18 months and nnder— Hon J D Ormond 1 and 2, W Wilson h.c. Rams over 18 months and under 30— Wm Wilson's Rescue 1, Hon J D Ormond 2. Ram 30 months and upwards— T Tanner's Carbine lst and champion. Ewes over 18 months and under 30 with Lincoln lambs at foot— W Wilson 1 and champion. One ewe, 18 months and under— J N Williams 1 and 2, T. Tanner h.c. Ewe over 18 months and under SO— Wm. Wilson 1 and 2, R. Smith h.c. One ewe, 80 monthß and apwa-ds with Liucoln lamb at foot— W Wilson 1 and champion, also 2, R Smith h.c. Ewe over 18 months— R. Smith 1, W Wilson 2 and h c Three ewes 18 months and under— J N Williams. Romney Marsh. Ram 18 months and under— P Mum?, yin 1 and 2, R Tnnner v.h.c, W B Allen h.c, G. Wheeler c. Ram over 18 months and under 80— D Rowland 1, W B Allen 2, G Wheeler h.c. Ram 80 months and upwards — B Taner's Lion 1, D Rowland's Prince 2, G Wheeler h.c, Three rams 18 months and nnder— P Mungavin 1, B Tanner 2. Ewe 18 months and under— W B Allen 1, P Mungavin 2. Ewe 30 months and npwards with Romney lamb at foot— D Rowlands 1 and champion, P Mungavin 2. Ewe over 18 months— P Mungavin 1, G Wheeler 2. Ram, any age— H. F. Davidson's Lion. 1 ; H. F. Davidson's Sultan, 2. Ram nnder 18 months H. F. David* son's 1, 2 and h.c. Ewe, under 18 months -H. F. David* son, 1, 2 and h.c. Ram, any age— T. Tanner's 1 ; J. N. William's 2. and h.c. ; G. U. Slack's c, Ewe nnder 18 months — T. Tanner's 1 and 2. Mr G. Turnbull, of Colyton, exhibited four 2-tooth half-bred Cheviot Lincoln rams, bred by himself and fed on grass only. They possessed fine carcases and are apparently hardy and useful sheep. Fat Sheep. Five fat wethers, nnder 18 months, long wooled— F Bryant's, 1; S.B. Lancaster, 2 ; G. Wheeler, h.c. Five fat wethers, under 18 months, Downs or Down crosses— S R Lancaster's, 1 ; G Slack's, 2. Five fat wethers, over 18 and under 30 months, long woolled — H F Davidson 1 ; F Perry 2. Five fat wethers, over 18 and nnder 30 month, Downs or Down crosses — Harris Bros. 1. Five fat wethers, any breed, any age — F Perry, 1 ; 8 R Lancaster, 2. Five fat wethers, most suitable for a freezing (block test), over 16 and nnder 28 months— F Bryant, 1 ; J McKelvie, 2. Five fat ewes, any breed, 18 months and under— F Bryant, 1; S R Lancaster, 2. Five fat wethers, nnder 80 months-, from one flock, calculated to produce the best result in both wool and mutton, breeds to be specified, two sheep from each pen, as may be selected by the judges, to Ite shorn and slaughtered, fleeces and carcases to be weighed — R Stevens' crossbred Romney and Lincoln, 1; J McKelvie, 2; L Wallis' Lincoln crossbred, h.c. The weights of the winning sheep were 94£ and 801bs respec* tively. Five fat lambs, wethers or ewes, bred from one flock— S R Lancaster, bred by exhitor, 1. The shearing competition was won by A. C. Rogers. Pigs. In Berkshire pigs Mr S R Lancaster secured eight first *nd Bine second

prizes ; Mr G N hlack secured one first •nd one seoond in the same class.^ Mr Lancaster secured first prize for his Tamworth boar, second for sow, and first for litter of pigs of this breed. Mr Slack secured two first and a second prize for other exhibits. Doos. Sbeep dog, rough haired — Harrison and Horrax's Champion Herdwick, 1. Sheep dog, rough haired, ander 12 months— Harrison and Horrax's Hamlet. 1. Sheep slut, rough haired— Mrs C J G Still's Lady Gem, 1. Sheep slut, rough haired, nnder 12 months— Mrs C J C Still's Lady Gem, 1. Sbeep dog, smooth haired — G H Scott's Toby, 1. Sleep slnt, smooth haired— R Lan- j caster's, 1 and 2. Newfoundland, S. Sidet's Jack, 1. Grey hound, J . McMillan's Loo, 1. Gordon setter, F. E. Watson* Qnail, 1. Irish setter, H. G. Moore's Watch, 1. Enghsh setter, H. Greig's Quail 1. English Better, J. Gledhill'a 1. Retriever, T. L. Porter 'a Chance 1. Bulldog, F. E. Watson's Lion, 1. Spaniel, A. Clarke's Midnight, 1. Fox terrier, sinootb-haired, J. Rowe's Tiny, 1. Fox terrier, rough haired, G. H. Pickering's Vixen, 1. Poultry Dark Brahma cock and hen, J. Walker, 1 and 2. Light Brahma cock and hen, R. Bannister, 1. Bnff Cochin cock and hen, R. E. Bannister 1. Partridge Cochin eeck and hen, R. E. Bannister, 1 and 2. Lsngehang cook and hen, E. L. Ander. ■on 1 and|2. Hondan cock and ben, Mrs Cherrett, 1. Andalueiau cock and ben, H. J. Bailey 1. Minorca cock and hen, F. Goodacre, 1 »nd 2 ; H. J. Bailey, 3. Black Hamburg cock and hen, F. Goodacre, 1 and 2. Silver Spangled Hamburg, W. Am bury 1- , Plymouth Rock, M iss Stanford 1; J. L. Stanford, 2. Dorking cock and hen — EL Anderson 1. Wyandotte cock and hen J Walker 1. Black Spanish cock and hen — J H James 1. Black or red game, cock and hen— J Walker 1. Indian game, cock and hen — W Ambury 1. Game bantam, cock and hen — J Walker 1 and 2, H J Bailey 3. Aylesbury ducks— F E Watson 1 and 2. Pekin ducks— W E Laney 1, B L Ellis 2. Turkeys, back or hronze— R and T Pattison 1. Vehicles. In this class J Bett secured eight first and three second prizes ; W Symonds, one first ; G Stratford, one second ; A Bnrges, one first and three second ; W A Browning one first and two seconds ; Pollet and Todd two seconds ; W Baker, of Feilding, exhibited a neat waggonette Fabmtng and Daisy Produce. Ten fleeces of fine crossbred wool— T R Hodder, 1. * Ten fleeces of coarse crossbred wool— F Bryant, 1 ; T R Hodder, 2. Powdered butter Mrs J Rowe, 1. Fresh butter— Mrs Standen, 1 ; Mrs F W Barnett, 2. Fancy batter— Mrs H Kirton 1. Two boxes export butter — Wellington Dairy Union 1, Palmerston North Dairy Union 2, Moa Dairy Factory be, Midhurst Co-operative Dairy Co. c. Cheese — J Skerman l, Apiti Co-oper-ative Dairy Factory 2, J. Skerman h.c. Smoked ham— Jas S Wilson 1. Unsmoked hams, farmers' cure — T Knight 1. Side bacon, smoked, farmers' cure— S Standen 1. Side bacon, unsmoked, farmers' cnre — S Standen 1. Best collection hams and bacon, farmers' cnre— J. S. Wilson 1. Home made bread— Mrs H. Fowler (Birmingham), 1.