AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 557, 29 October 1902, Page 3

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION

TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL SHOW,

JUDGING DAY,

Tho Poverty Buy Agricultural ami Pastoral Association wore favored witii glorious weuthor for their twenty-third annual show, whi'*h was opened at the Park Kucecuurso yesterday, under most favoraljlu circumstances. Tho attendance was much in excess of the first day of tho previous year, and tho quality of the exhibits was of greater merit. The number of entries exceed those of 1901, but the exhibits of sheep and cattle were perhaps hardly so good. Tne reason for this is to bo attributed to the lateness of the soason and the difficulty of getting exhibits to the Show. If the district were opened by railway, and station-owners could forward their stock from such places as Tolago Bay, Wuipiro, and Wairoa, we could havo a show almost equal to that which they had in Napier. But the difficulty mentioned wo hopo will be overcomo

in a few years. Tho entries this year number 7111, as against 002 for trio previous year, and 080 for 1900. There are 815 exhibits of horses, only 75 eattlo, 119 sheep, 23 pigs. There aro 79 entries in the produce classes, and 79 in other clusscs. Thirty-one dogs aro shown this year. Tho exhibits of draught horses form tho best collection wo have yet seen in this district, and competition wus remarkably keen. First honors wont to Mr 11. N.

Watson’s Blairgowrio, Messrs J. and G. Jonos’ Gallant Princo being second. The latter had a great host of admirers, and thero was very little to choose between him and tho winner. Tho show of blood horses was not a largo one, hut the quality of the exhibits was exceptionally good. The pride of place lay.hctwcen Mr J. Kobson’s Strowun, by Locbiel —Marion, and Mr J. Carrington’s Sun Kciuo, by St. Leger—Cissy. The latter is only a fuur-yeur-old, arid was at somewhat of a disadvantage in being shown against an aged horse such as Strowun. San ltemo was too juvenile in his. actions, and Mr Carrington hardly did himself justico in showing tho stallion this your. In a year or two, he should meet with better success. Mr W.-D. S. Macdonald's Stoekvilio was placed third in this class. Mr G. Car rington carried oil first and second prizes in Class 11 for tho best blood mare. Several vory fino two yeur-olds were shown in Cluss 12, a very handsouio bay filly, by Strowau—Booby, owned by Mr J. A. Harding, being awarded first prize. In tho class for tho best yearling, Mr j. Kobson’s brown colt Gatcnby, by Strowau —Manutuko, proved too superior, tne colt being one ol the best seen in the district for somo tune. Mr J. ltouson’s Strowau was uwurded honors as being the champion entire. In tiic light hoiso classes, fo; tho best ontiro calculated to improve tho breed ol saddle horses, Mr E. Murphy's Kingstown was an easy first. Tho New Zealand Government's dark brown stallion was on exhibit, and attracted a good deal of at tention. Ail tho horses in the draught and light classes were splendidly turned out, and tho show was lu every respuct a credit to the district.

As previously inontioned, the cattle exhibits wore not up to last year in number, but tho quality wus as good. The chiuf prize winner was Mr H. N. Watson, whilst Mr W. Witters' exhibits claimed a good deul of attention. The exhibits of sheep were of superior quality, and tho judge expressed himself well pleased with them. As usuul, Mr D. Kirkpatrick was well to the fore, securing several firsts, as well us tho Society’s medal for the champion ram. Mr H. N. Watson was also a largo prize-taker, and secured tho first prize for tho best owe. Tho Uomrieys were an attractive feuturo of tho exhibition, and chief honors went to Mr F. Hutchinson, whoso sheep were greatly admired. The champion nun shown by Mr Hutohinson showed excellent quality, as also did tho ewe shown by Mr A. McKenzie. Thero was a good exhibit of English Leieesters, Mr P. 0. Tbrelkld being tho chief prize-taker. Mr J. Bruutor had it pretty well all his own way in tho exhibits of Border Leieesters, and Mr W. Jobson carried off the oliief prizes for his exhibits of Shropsbircs. Mr It. G. Miller was successful in class 100 for tbo best Southdown ram.

Me W. McKenzie judgod tho draught borsos, and Mr J. H. MeNivcn tho blood stock. Tho light horses wore judged by Mossrs J. ii. McNiven and \V. A. Bee croft. Mossrs W. McKenzie and H. Cuuipboll inado tho awards in tho cattle and sheep classes. Tho following gentlemen oiliciatod as stowards Draught horsos, Mossrs G. Bremner, A. L. Bellerby, W. Tod, and H. G. Smith ; light horses, Messrs W. Sherratt, M. Hingston, J. Morris, G. .Eliott, and C. White ; cattle, Messrs G. H. Evans, J. B. Kells, J. It. Murphy, and A. Dewing ; shoep, Messrs H. H. Wall, E. Hutchinson, It. Sherratt, and M. Murphy. Tho arrangements made for tho Show reflected great credit upon Mr G. It. Wyllie and his assistants, Mossrs Maudo and Heany. All threo mentioned worked most ussiduously to assure the success of tho Show.

Tho driving competition was a most interesting event. Thero were four entries, viz., Miss Heynolds, and Messrs YV. F. Sinclair, It. H. Mason, and A. McKenzie. In tho first round Messrs Mason and Sinclair got through without knocking over the barrels wmch marked the course, although their time was slow. Mr McKenzie knocked two down, and then retired. Miss ltoynolds went at a fast pace, but had the misfortune to upset one of tho barrels. In tho second round Mason capsized a barrel, and Sinclair got off the course. The match then lay between Mr Mason and Miss Heynolds. In his third venture Mason collided with two of the barrels. Miss Heynolds for tho first time got through without touching, and at a lair pace, and she was awarded tho first prize, Air Mason being second, and Mr Sinclair third. Tho winner was warmly applauded on tho result being announced. There was keen competition in Glass I'd, for tho best hunter capable of carrying 12. it and over. Aliss Heynolds' King Jimmy was awarded first honors, Mr K. H. Talker’s black geldiug second, and Mr O. Heynolds’ Haere third. King Jimmy was a prize-winner at the Hawke's Bay Snow last woek. Tne leaping match for ponies brought out a field of ten, and caused a great deal of interest. The winner turned up in Mr Watson's Scroggins, who was splendidly riduen by Master G. Malone. Mr J. A. Harding's bay pony The Bull was second, and Mr A. JLuttreh’s Ladybird third. The handicap trot resulted in an easy win for Mr J. Gainpbell's bay maro Gipsy, who had 2Usee. start. Mr G. YV. Primrose's bay marc Polly was second, and Mr YV. Scragg's roan gelding third. An excellent lunch was provided by Mr Craig in tho grundstand dining-rooms. To-day judging will cummeuco at 10 o’clock,' aud thero will bo numerous features in the Show to attract attention all day long. Tho sheep shearing competition will bo hold at 11 o’clock ; ladies’ hacks will bo judged at 1.30, followed by other classes set for exhibition before the grandstand. At 3 o’clock tho horse parade will bo held, and tho jumping competition will follow. The wood-chopping competition will bo the lasi evenl rn I lie tla y- , Tbero will also be a nu*^ er °* 6lcic * •fhows.

rOlt EXHIBITION ONLY. ' MESSRS WILLIAMS AND KETTIF’ As in provious years, Messrs Williad?, 3 and Kettlo bavo n duo display of agricar turnl implements, all of which are sbow J „ to tho best advantage. An up-to-dnf< Alpha-Laval separator is shown, and much admired yesterday by all engug , in tho dairy industry. Several differ©.' 1 ; makes of sheep dips are shown. Mossl’ Williams and Kettlo show a great of seeds, which are shown in vario Stages of growth. Cut Howers will al. ° bp placed on exhibition to-day ; so th 'J the*public may see what tho seeds w. produce. Mr J. H. Celebournc is ‘ l charge of tho firm’s exhibits.

MESSRS REID AND GRAY’S E " IiIBITS.

Messrs Williams and Kettle, as a( •j 1 ? s for Messrs Reid and Gray, of Dun ' exhibit Deering mowers-,Deering bay r “' ploughs, disc harrows, etc., the colloi v, JflrißWj one of tho most attractive acn

interesting exhibits on tbo ground. The disc harrows embody many recently added improvements including oil-tight and dustproof bearings which must materially aid in economising draft by reason of the lesser friction. Tho frame is made entirely of steel, stiffly built, and the machine throughout is a striking example of the combination of strength and utility, and easy adjustment. The Deering mower has extra large driving wheels, a very high speed, and is evidently built to stand heavy work and plenty of it. By means of a sleeve on the screwed end of the drag bar tiie cutter liar can be brought back into perfect line when it sags back and an adjustment in the pitman or driving rod enables the operator to set the knife into perfect register with the fingers in a few seconds. Provision is made for taking up lost wear at every point so thot the driving wheels give instantaneous motion to the knife and save the necessity for hacking the horses at starting. The Deering hay rake is aiso a highly finished and much improved machine, while the ploughs aro up to Messrs Rood and Gray's usual high standard of material and workmanship. Their North Island manager, Mr If. Greig,

of Palmerston North, is in charge. MESSRS COMMON, SHELTON ,v CO. Messrs Common, Shelton and Co. aro again to tlie fore with one of the finest displays of agricultural implements yet seen in Poverty Bay. One of tho features apparent to tho casual observer of this

firm’s largo stock is tho fact that in every instaneo tiieir selection ranks in the first place throughout New Zealand, and in

somo instances throughout tho entiro world, showing their shrewdness in the selection of agencies. Tho corner-stone of

! tho exhibit is a Zoalandia Wool Press, fitted in working order, showing its groat advantages. A few minutes can bo well spent watching the energetic representative explaining the easy manipulation of this machine. Next on tho stand is P. and D. Duncan’s double and single-furrow ploughs. Tbo singlo-furrow, whicli has been lately introduced to this district, has tho distinction of being specially suitod to the poeuliuritios of Poverty Bay, and is ono that has commended its adaptability to a largo number of small farmers. Tho double-row Tiger corn-planter, the A.B.C. corn-sholler, and tho Ames and Planet Jr. horso-hoes aro all implements of tho latest typeH, and most up to date for tho rapid handling of tho maize crop. Tho famous “ Best in the World ” McCormick reapor and biuder is again to bo seen, in the shapo of their latest 1902 pattern. “ The Ring of tho Meadow ” hay rake is also shown, and looks liko doing good work. In tho centre is a pyramid of bicycles, whoso farao is world-wide, being the well and favorable known Imperial and N.Z. Itovors, for which Messrs Common, Shelton and Co. aro tho solo agents, and a chat with Mr W. J. Barlow will enlighten the minds of any intending purchasers on tho high class material and workmanship used in tho construction of tho Rover. A very fino display ol domestic articlosjn tho shape of kerosene Heaters and stoves aro to be seen in a well-equipped tent for the purpose of showing and giving practical tosts of the benefits derived from tlieso useful articles. They are rapidly taking tho place of gas stoves, being less expensive, and very oasy to manipulate, and can be described, as their name suggestion “ Perfection.” Tho stand is under the personal supervision of Mr W. J. Barlow, who is ovor anxious and willing to givo all information regarding any of tho forgoing, and invites enquiry.

LOAN AND MERCANTILE CO. A fine collection of agricultural implements is made by the Loan and Mercantile Company, who aro agents in Poverty Bay for P. and D. Duncan, Limited, of Christchurch, and Walter A. Wood Harvester Company. In connection with the dairying industry is a usoful exhibit in the form of a hand separator that a small child can work, and which it is claimed turns out 28 gallons an hour. It is one of tho Crown cream separators. Other dairy exhibits aro Dunn’s patent milk strainers, the Arctic butter cooler, Lancet probe, and Daisy churns. J. H. ORMOND. Amongst local manufacturers, no ono stands so high as Mr J. H. Ormond, and tho excollenuo of his work in regard to ail manner of vehicles cannot be beaten in tho colony. This year Mr Ormond has a very fino collection, including a light pony gig, a road cart with many improvements, and doublo and single buggies. Mr J. H. Ormond is also showing, as local agent of Messrs Cousins and Atkin, Limited, coach-builders, of Auckland, for whom a handsome Clifton jump seat buggy, with Concord gear, eccentric foro-carriage, Warner wheels, shafts with hook couplings. It is boautifully trimmed in maroon leather, with raised work, painted green, striped black and rod, with gold on beads. Messrs Cousins and Atkins aro the patentees of the above buggy. Another noticeablo vohiclo is a fino substantiallybuilt waggon, with solid sides, high driving soat, platform fore-carriage, having two poles, thus working tbreo horses abreast, mail patont axlos, and double purchase bar brake, with rack. Altogether Mr Ormond’s exhibit is well up to tho standard of previous years. W. A. O’MEARA.

As agent for tho Mellotte cream separators, Mr O'Meara is showing tho new model No. 1. His exhibit is of much interest to dairy farmers, among whom these separators are giving tho greatest satisfaction to many local residents. Mr O’Meara has also on view a numbor of agricultural implements from the best manufacturers.

MESSRS J. CHAMBERS AND SONS. Messrs J. Chambers and Sons, the sole representatives for Now Zealand of the noted British engineering firm of Tangye, Ltd., iu conjunction with their local agents Messrs Davy and Third, had undoubtedly the most effective exhibit on the ground. It consisted of a 4 b h.p. Tangye oil engine coupled to a Gin Tangye centrifugal pump, the pump boing connected with a Gin pipe to an ordinary 400 gal tank full of water, which it lifted to another tank some 10ft above, tho latter tank overflowed into the original tank, to be again pumped up, Some doubts were expressed before the engine started as to tho capability of so .mail an engino working so large a pump, but this it did with ease, raising uSOgals per minute, 83,000 gals per hour, or SUG.lOOgala per day of 24 hours, at a cost in kerosene of about 3d per hour. We are given to understand that Messrs Chambers liavo placed a great number of these pumps in Otago for dredging purposes, but of course these would bo of very much greater capacity. Quite a number of Tangyo’s oil enginos are at work in tho Bay and on the Coast, and in every case, we undorstand, havo given complete satisfaction. Mr F. T. Gregory, the vepresentativo of Messrs Chambers and Sons, was on the ground on behalf of his Grin, and informed us that ho was well satisfied with the business dono.

MESSRS BOOTH, MACDONALD, AND CO. Messrs Booth, MacDonald, and Co. (Mr W. Ranger, local agent) aro among tho most prominent exhibitors. One of their celebrated Steel Star windmills is shown, and they havo the well-known Cavhle double and single furrow ploughs on exhibition, Booth, MacDonald, and Co. are noted for improvements, and this year they have attached a patent compression greaso-cup to tho plough wheels, which should recommend itself to all farmers, having many advantages. The Parmiter flexible tine harrow is an implement that attracted a great deal of attention. A dehoruor of an up-to-date kind is exhibited, as well as a great many implements which will have much interest to farmers. Mr Y. T. Martin, representing the F. 0. Austin Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, for whom Booth, MacDonald, and Co. arc the New Zealand agents, y/as present at tho Show grounds yesterday, His firm runs several lines of road machinery, and membors of local bodies can obtain any information they require in regard to such matters. MR W. RANGER.

Mr W. Ranger exhibits the Jones lever binder, mado by the Plano Manufacturing Company. This is one of the latest Harvesters and self-binder imported. The machine has several new features that must commend it to all who require such machines. Another exhibit is the Jones chain-drive mower. This is a splendid little mower, the'lightest of tho same size out in tho world. The Plano Company ass only the best paaterial in these

machines. They should become very popular in this district, where there is so much iinseed grown. Mr Ranger was in attendance at the Show grounds to explain tiie working of tho machines and supply any other information required. Following are the awards II O R S E S, DRAUGHT,

Judge, Mr W. McKenzie ; Stewards Messrs G. Bremner, A. 1.. Bellerby and 11. G, Smith.

Class 1 —Best Entire, any age. Ist prize £5 and Society's medal ; 2nd prise £2 : 11. N. Watson’s hay horse, Blair Cowrie, oyrs, bred by Mr John Shearer, 1 ; J. and G. Jones, hay, Gallant Prince, 3yrs, bred by 11. B. ilomond, 2 ; W. King’s bay, Young Herd Laddie, flyrs, Bred By (J. 'F. Dennett, 3. C. Gray’s hay, Loch Lomond, by Glen Lyon—Duchess, 3yrs, bred by D. McLean. highly commended ; C, Gray's hay Garnet, commended.

Champion entire, any age: 11. N Watson’s Blair Cowrie 1. BLOOD.

Judge, Mr J. If. Macniven. Stewards : Messrs VV. Sherratt, M. Ilingston, J. Morris, G. Eliott, C. White. Class 10.—Best entire, any age, thoroughbred. Ist Society's medal and £5 ; 2nd £2.

J. Robson’s brown Slrowan, aged, Locbiel—Marion, 1 ; G. Carrington’s bay, San Remo, lyre, St. Leger—Cissy, 2 ; W. D. S. Macdonald’s black., Stockville, flyrs, Stockdale—Dowager,

Class 11.—Best blood mare, to foal tliis season, or with foal at loot. Ist £2, 2nd £L : G. Carrington's bay, Ladybird,aged, Carbineer—Winnie, 1 ; G a Carrington's Miss Shot, 2. Class 12.—Best two-year-old, bred in the district. Ist £l, 2nd 10s : J. A. Harding’s hay Hilly, by Strowan—Booby, 2yrs, bred by J. Rolrson, 1 ; D. Hepburn's bay filly, by Saracen—Duadine, bred by exhibitor, 2. Class 13.—Best yearling, bred in the district. Ist £l, 2nd 10s : J. Robson’s brown colt, Gatcnby,by Slrowan—Manutuke, 1 ; G. Carrington’s bay, by Saracen—Ladybird, 2. Champion entire, any age: J. Robson's Strowau 1. LIGHT.

Judges, Messrs J._ 11. Macniven and W. A. Beecroft.

Class 1-I.—Entire best calculated to improve tiie breed of saddle horses. Ist prize, Society’s medal and £5 ; 2nd, £2 : E. Murphy's hay entire, Kingston, 5 years, by Forrest—Denmark, 1 ; W.I). S. Macdonald’s black, Stockville, Oyrs

by Stockvale— Dowager, 2 ; J. Malone's brown, Bulldog, by Nordenfeldt —Cressina,, aged, bred by Mr Walteis

C.ass la.—Entire best calculated to improve the breed of coaching and carriage horses. Ist prize, £2, presented by J. N. Williams, Esq. ; 2nd, £1 : C. Neenan’s bay, Delphin, aged, by Magnet—Agamemnon, 1 ; A. Parsons' brown, Honduras, aged, Berlin (imp.)

Fanny Allan, 2; J, R. Redstone’s chestnut-, Robin Hood, aged. St. Alban’s—Nellie, 3. Class 17.—Best mare for breeding Army remounts, to foal this season or with foal at foot; Ist £2, 2nd 10s; P. Livingstone, bay mare, aged, 1 ; W. Mason, hay mare, Queenie, bred by D. Malone, 2 ; W. Bell, grey mare, Lady, aged, 3.. Class IS—No prize awarded. C A T T L E, SHORTHORNS.

Judge- Mr W. McKenzie. Stewards . Messrs C. 11. Evans, J. B, Kells, J. Murphy, and A. Dewing.

Class -11a.—Best bull calf, 12 months or under. Special prize, £3 3s, presented by W. Cooper, Esq. C. Gray, roan, calved 1002, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; E. Murphy, red and white bull, by Rosbury (reg.)—Kosina, bred by owner, 2 ; 11. N. Watson, white, by Purple Emperor 3rd, bred by exhibitor, h.c. Class -15.—Bpst yearling bull, calved since 30th June, 1001 ; Ist £2, 2nd £l. W. McCullough’s roan, Ping Pong, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; C. Gray, white, Colonel, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; E. Murphy, roan hull, h.c. Class IG.—Best bull, two years, calved since 30th June, 1900.

W. Witters’ ,Scotsman, by Royal .Scot, bred by exhibitor; C. Guy’s dam Sol, by Duke ot Longlands, bred by Archdeacon Williams, 2. Class 47.—H. N. Watson’s Purple Emperor (1312), bred by exhibitor, 1. Class 48.—Best bull, 30 mouths and over.

11. N. Watson's Beau Ideal, bred by John McMaster, 1 ; C. Gray’s Cherry Knight, bred by Archdeacon. Wiliams, Class 40.—Best bull, any age. Exhibitor to be occupier of 250 acres or under.;

W. Witters’ ,Scotsman, by Royal Scot, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; W. McCullough’s Ping-Pong, bred by exhibitor,

Class 50.—Best bull, locally bred.— 11. N. Watson’s Purple Emperor. 1 ; W. Witters’ Scotsman,. 2 ; W. McCullough's Pingpong, h.c. Champion Bull. —I-I. N. Watson’s ui, Beau Ideal. Class 51.—Best yearling heifer —H. N. Watson’s Charmer 3rd, 1 ; H. N. Watson’s Utah 6th, 2.

' Class 52.—Best heifer, two year?. - Rose 11.11. N. Watson’s Utah sth, 1 ; W. Witters’ Dolly Grey, 2 ; W. Witters’ Rose 11., h.c. ; 11. N. Watson s Princess 3rd, com. Class 53,—Best heifer, three years 11. N. Watson’s Christmas Box, J. , H. N. Watson’s Utah 3rd, 2.

Class 54.—Best cow, any age.--PI. N. Watson’s Maud 11., 1 ; 11. N. Watson's Princess 2nd, 2 ; 11. N. Watsons Charmer, h.c. Class 55.—Best cow, any age ; exhibitor to be occupier of 250 acres or un-dcr.-W. Witters’ Dolly Grey, I ; W. Witters’ Rose 11., 2 ; W. Witters’ Rosamond, h.c. Champion cow or heifer., —11,. N.Watson’s Maude 11., 1. S II EEP, LINCOLN.-

Judge, Mr 11. Campbell. Stewards : Messrs 11. 11. Wall, E. Hutchinson Randall Sberratt, M. Murphy.

Class 72f —Best ram hoggeil, lStnos or under.—11. N. Watson, 1 and 2.

Class 73.—Best ram, over 30 months —D. Kirkpatrick, 1, 3, and h.c., C. Gray, 3, Class 75.—Best ram over 18 months, locatlv lned.—D. Kirkpatrick, 1. '■'Tampion ram,—D. Kirkpatrick, ii,

Class 7G. Pt’ ll of Lwo raiUS ' Treed by exhibitor, IS mom— 111111 un ' der.—H. N. Watson, i.

Class 77.—Best pen ol three ram hoggettiS, bred by exhibitor, IS months and under.—H. N. Watson. 1. Class 78.—Best ewe hogget, 18 mos and under. —H, N. Watson, 1 and 2 ; A. McKenzie, 3.

Class 79.—Best ewe, over 18 mos., with iamb at foot.—H. N. Watson, ‘1 and 3 ; D. Kirkpatrick, 2. Champion ewe,—H. N. WaVjon’s exhibit No. lOC, two years, shorn 4th to Gth December, bred by exhibitor. Class 80.—Best pen of three ewes, over 18 mok'hs, with lambs at foot.— 11. N. Watson, 1. Class 8J .—Best pen of two ewe hog. gets, bred by exhibitor..—ll. N. Watson, 1 ; A. McKenzie, 2. Class 82.—Best pen of three ewe hoggets, bred by exhibitor.—ll. N. Watson, 1 ; C. Gray, 2 ; A. McKenzie 3, ROMNEY, Class 83.—Best ram hogget, IS mos. or under.—F. Hutchinson, 1 and 2 ; 11. N. Watson, 3, Class 81.—Best ram over 18 months and under 30 months.—F. Hutchinson, 1 and 2 ; 11. N. Watson, 3 ; A. Mc-

Class 83.—Best ram, over 30 mos, F. Hutchinson, 1 ; A. McKenzie, 2.

Class 86'.—Best ram over 18 nioitir locally bred.—A. McKenzie, 1 and 2, Champion ram—F. Hutchinson, 1.

Class 87.—Best pen of two rams, bred by exhibitor, IS mos. and unler. —F. Hutchinson, 1; A, McKenzie, 2 , 11. N. Watson, 3.

Class 88.—Best pen of three ram hoggets, 18 mos. and under, bred by exhibitor.—A. McKenzie, 1 and 2 : T Holden, 3.

Class 89.—Best ewe hogget, IS mos and under.—ll. N. Watson, 1 and 3 ; A. McKenzie, 2. Champion ewe.—A. McKenzie’s, 1,

Class 90. —Bast ewe, over 18 mos . with lamb at foot.—A. McKenzie, 3 and 2 ; 11. N. Watson, h.c. Class 91.—Best pen of three ewes, over IS months, witli lambs at foot — A. McKenzie, 1. Class 92.—Best pen of two ewe hoggets, bred by exhibitor.—l-1. N. Watson, 1 ; A. McKenzie, 2 and 3. Class 93.—Best pen of three ewe hoggets, bred by exhibitor.—A. McKenzie, 1 and 2 ; 11. N. Watson, 3.' ENGLISH LEICESTER.

Class 91. Best ram, any age.—P. C. Tbrelkeld, 1 : H. N. Watson, 2 : W. D. Lysnam com. ; C. Gray, h.c. Class 93.—Best pen of three ram hoggets —l’. C. Tbrelkeld, 1 and 2. Class 90.—Best ewe. with iamb at foot.—H. N. Watson, 1 and 2 : W. D. Lysnar, h.c. Class 97.—Best pen of three ewe licggets.—P. C. ; Threlkeid.

BORDER LEICESTER. Class 98.—Best ram. any age.—J. Brunton. 1 : 11. N. Watson. 2. Class 99—Best pen of three ram hoggets.—J. Brunton, 1.Class luu.—Best pen of three ewe hoggets.—J. Brunton, 1 and 2. SHROPSHIRE. Class 102.—Best ram. any age.—W. Jobson. 1. Class 194.—Best ewe. any age. with •lamb at foot. —W. Jobson, 1,2, and 3. SOUTHDOWN, Class 100.— Best ram, any age.-E. V, Miller, lj