SHOW DAY

Gisborne Times, Volume LXI, Issue 9849, 30 October 1924, Page 6

SHOW DAY

IA. AND P. ASSOCIATION’S FORTYFIIFTTi ANNUAL FIXTURE.

RECORD. CROWDS AT THE PARK

From the time that the entries closed for the A. and P. Association a forty-fifth, annual show, when tne numbers constituted a record, it- was anticipated that similar success would •follow the attendance on 1 eop.o s Dav. pi'ovided the breather did not interfere with the convenience of patrons. From an early hour sky was watched anxiously by the officials of the Association, and their hopes were realised when the sun rose on a beautiful clear blue shy. What condition .remained unalteiecl during the day, and- contrary to the usual, experience, there was not a breath of wind. The day was indeed appropriate to the record entries. From an early hour taxis, private cars and trains, each crowded, unloaded patrons outside the. entrance to tac Show Grounds, and as the hour approached towards uScon .the entrance gates were blocked at tunes by lengthy queues. Needless to say, the attendance constituted a record, and though all the official returns are. not yet made up, it is known that the receipts at the gates and on the grandstand totalled £393, compared with £36-5 last year. , Inside the showground was a KaictDscopic scene, in which tne mam lealures were the ever-moving crowds, t.-rnts of all colors and sizes, sideshows, novelty fetalis/ cheap jacks, refreshment ‘tents, and above all rose the never ceasing din of the sprmkeis, each acclaiming loudly the merits of his or her particular show. Among the trade exhibits the tents wore continually crowded, and from the keen interest shown, many of the businesses should profit substantially later as the result of the show ground exhibit. As usual, the jumping competitions attracted some thousands or spectators, the principal event being tne open iumning competition in which there 'wore 33 entries, and the leaping match for ladies in winch 3/ had jdomiiicd their intention ot taking part Throughout both these competitions and also during the grand parade of prinzewinners, the huge stand was crowded to excess. A pretty effect was given to the proceedings when during an interval some homer pigeons were let loose ancl the sight of the flock of birds circling overhead with the bright sunlight dancing on their wings was indeed oharmiug. The Might was due large a to the enthusiasm of the, secretary, Mr AV. AI. Iffi.yly, ami it was one ot the most popular incidents of the day. The traffic srrangen cuts were carried out. without r, hitch, due to the work of Inspector Hutton and the members of the police force and the municipal traffic inspector (Mr beott;. Throughout the day the Gisborne Cdv Band contributed selections, which added much to. the: enjoyment of the day*. . As on the previous day, the. general arrangements were practically perfect in cverv detail, due to the work of the secretary (Mr. Bayly) and a capable and willing staff. An interesting dog trial exhibition vias held in front of the stand during the* afternoon. Mr. 3.1-. Parkinson, who won the event on Tuesday, led off, and his dog put up a very fine run, being under excellent command. The'sheen were yarded before lulf the time had elapsed. Mr. Q. Williams followed with took second place on Tuesday. His C eg was not under such perfect command as that of 31r. Parkinson's and was inclined to be noisy, and he was unable to yard. 3lr.‘ Mcßae’s Glen put up a good run, allowed fine style, and yarded his sheep in good time. Mi. Hewson’s Tyne put up a very good run w.as under excellent command, and'yarded in good time. Mr. J. T. Herbert’s special prize ot £2 2s for the dog doing the bent work on the sc* »ui * ila. was awa’-ci'ccl to jli. I ~ikinson’s Bruce. The judge remarked that the exhibition given by. the winning dog would equal anything to bo seen at ‘any dog trial. The sheep for the trial were kindly lent to the Association by Mr. A. C*. Langford.

JUDGE’S REMARKS

“The sliccp for freezing fit for the London market exhibited in the fat .sheep classes is not a fair indication of what the Poverty Bay district is capable of supplying,” said Mi/ J. Hunt, the judge of this class. Continuing, lie said that it was not a fair proposition to the district to cxhibit the shorn sheep that had been shown, and apart from that there wa.s not the competition to make a good contest. The shorn sheep were much too leggy for them to be lit for the London market requirements, and tho class was not representative of Poverty Bay. There was one pen, exhibited by Mr Holden, the quality of which was of sufficiently high standard, but they were over the weight to Ivs mind. The class of £"!’.e£p for slaughtering was well represented, and the exhibits were of a high standard. Speaking of fat lambs, M’r Hunt stated that the exhibits were of a high standard, and would compare favorably with those animals exhibited in any show in the Dominion. Referring to fat cattle, lie said that the animals were of fairly good quality, and were quite up to the standard of previous years. -

The public evinced much interest in the horse events, which were of a. particularly high order, in both adult and juvenile classes, and the judge. Mr C. Wallace, highly praised the line standard of horsemanship. In the boys’ events, lie said, the lads controlled the horses admirably, particularly those awarded the first three prizes, and it was obvious that they had been well schooled in the .art of horse riding. • The girls were not so good. Sneaking of tho ladies’ ruling events, Mr Wallace said that lie could not speak too highly or bestow too much praise. The- first two placed competitors showed a particularly fine .style, command and control of their mounts, especially the winner who would beat ai.'y other lady rider in .New Zealand. The heavy horses did not make ?.n impressive show numerically, hut the exhibits generally wore of a- fair quality, said the judge (Mr. It. "Wright). "The draught class was disappointing in that he expected to see more of the younger animals instead of so many old horses .as were exhibited. In the harness horses’ section there were some fine animals of a working type, but as regards the stallions he was not prepared to vouschafe any opinion. The four-year-old mares were very good, and this al-:o applied to the yearlings, hut this section was particularly disappointing in tho numbers of horses exhibited. Light harness horses were of a very high order. The stud, fat ancl dairy cattle attracted much attention on account of tho high grade of the animals exhibited, and several complimentary remarks on the quality of the animals were made by the fudges. Dealing with the stud sections, and Herefords in particular, the judge, Mr S. Standen, said that they were few in numbers but were of high quality. As for the champion hull in tills class, he said that it was a -pity to allow this animal to remain in an isolated ■place like Gisborne instead of exhibiting him at larger shows, where keener competition would be met. The remainder of the Herefords were generally of a high order. After inspecting the Holsteins, he said that this-class of stud stock was well represented numerically, and the beasts were of good, quality. The 'champion, hull. was in’ class ’of his -own, and should , he/a big factor in improving

the standard of the dairy stock in, Poverty Bay. Ho desired to thank the people for the hospitality extended to him on liis visit here. Gisborne was, as always, a pleasure to visit on account of the splendid treatment he received. The quality ot the Jersey cattle drew forth much [ivaise from the judge, Mr li». D. McLennan, and also from Mr S*tanden. Both averred that they had. seen some particularly high-grade stock in these classes, Mr McLennan remarking that the champion cow was of- very special quality, while the ether cows were also of the highest grades. The Jersey hulls in the aged and two-year-okl classes were only of good average quality, but in the yearling section there was one beast that was of special merit. In the grade classes, however, the quality was disappointing. Pfe had been to Gisborne on two previous occasions, and was agreeably surprised to see the improvement that had been made in pedigree cattle since his previous visits. Dealing with Shorthorns, the judge, Mr J. 11. Murphy, said that the champion and reserve champion hulls were as good as any in the Dominion, However, the remainder of the > stack in these classes were ail young, and in low condition. Ho considered. that the small number of entries ii. this section was clisgraecful'.

The Jersey judging competition drew sixteen entrants and the efforts of the amateur judges were extremclv good, and were* commended by the official judge, Mr. E. I>. McLcnnou. He said that each competitor was given a card on which he had to allocate points and give reasons for each portion of the animal. The object of the competition, ho said, was to educate the fanner in estimating the points in' type, breeding and quality. The competitors not only succeeded in allotting the points well, but gave sound and intelligent reasons for their decisions. Not only did tffe entrants allot the points admirably but also gave a really good description of the parts of the animal. Speaking to the chief steward. Mr. C. Gibson, a ; •Times” reporter was informed that after the competitors had handed in their cards, Mr. AlcLennar.i gave an eloquent address on the various parts of the animal, and .subsequently invited questions, a number of which were asked and answered. The fact that the competitors allotted 1 the points very well is borne out by the fact that the winner, J. Haisnian, was only S points behind 1 3lr. McLennan in judging, A. Gibson was 8) points behind, L. J." O’Flaherty 10 points behind and J. Baskins 11 points behind. At the conclusion, Mr? Gibson proposed a vote of thanks o 3lr. McLennan for his instruction and this was carried bv acclamation.

’ Deferring to the more important events, Mr. Wallace stated that a really splendid class of hunter contested the open jumping. The first three placed* horses were excellent hurdlers and would be fit to grace any show ring in the Dominion. A few horses did not jump well, and apparently the owners thought that the horses were to be steeplechasers as some of the animals were jumping a clear two feet over the hurdles. The ladies’ events were of special merit, on account of their style and command over their mounts. The ladies all rode hard and well, and in many cases they seemed to be pluckier than the men. The turning competition provided an interesting exhibition of horsemanship, and showed that the ladies arc very adept at controlling their mounts. Referring to the chnmuion hacks. 3lr. Wallace said that the horse to which he awarded the ehsirvpionship was a bit too long in the* back, but was the best of the horses exhibited. The tradesmen’s turnout made a very good display, but the horses shown were disappointing, said Mr. Wright. He would have liked to have seen younger horses in many of the classes". The light spring cart horse class brought out a: number of horses of a useful type, the quality being very good. The open classes in the poultry section, said the judge (Mr R, Mitchell), wore very fair, on the average. The object of putting a bird in a pen for competition is to aim at an improvement by bringing the birds up to as high a standard as possible. A grave note of warning must be sounded to young exhibitors. Judging by some of the exhibits, young breeders have purchased birds of strains which .have been running out. The exhibitor should l compare his birds with the published standard and go on that basis, not on the prize list. In the show the Partridge cock birds and the Golden Ham.burgs were far from the English standard, but nevertheless they gained prizes because* they were the best exhibited. Another point breeders should watch is the cleanliness of the birds in their own* houses. It is impossible to get virile stock from unclear.' birds. In handling the birds it was found that a great percentage were heavily infested with lice, which has a tendency to reduce the stamina of the birds. The Black Orpingtons, White Rocks and English Leghorns were all of good class. The exhibition of Ancon as was also good. The bantams. Old English Game, were a nice, class, a number being up to first-class standard. Black rose comb were also good. The Old English cocks were also a fair class, but only Iqvo birds were in real good condition; the others' not approaching open shew standard. Duckwings were not as good as the* average standard, pullets showing a failing in the head. Spangled cocks contained two good birds and were a. good class to encourage. At this time of the year one makes allowances for quality of feathers. The wise owner therefore considers the question of protection for his birds so that they ere not too sundried. A few years ego Poverty Bay had one of the highest standards of poultry, as far _ as general average is concerned, in New Zealand, but a number of the breeds soon\ to have deteriorated and some even have gone right out. The judge.. of the utility classes, Mr. Crosby, stated that the classes wore fair for this time of the year. The Leghorns and B'ack Orpingtons were good, but the AVvandottes and Rhode Island Reds were weak.

in the opinion of Mr. F. Marquct, judge of the fleeces, insufficient care had been taken by exhibitors .in the get up of the exhibits. In practicdlv every case the fleece had been simply bundled together and no attempt had been, made to roll it as it shou’d _ hc done. Exhibitors should not forget that, the* fleeces had to be opened out for inspection. Much of the wool was a credit to the growers, and as long as farmers could produce wool of the .quality exhibited they had i: J o need to four any criticism which had been levelled at Romney wool. The wool was fairly light in condition, well serrated, fairly soft to" handle, sound, and possessed of all the natural character! stlas of a good combing wool. A .pleasing feature was that it was entirely free from. kemp.

SHEEP.

FAT SHEEP.

Pen of five shorn wethers suitable for freezing (4). —T. Holden 1. 2, and

Pen of five fat wethers suit aide for frozen meat trade (4) —R. C. Fisken 1 nndi 2, T. Holden 3. v Pen of. five fat wethers, down qr p.rjjr down cross, suitable for freezing (3). —T. Holden 1,2, and 3. Pen of five fat wethers in wool 18 months and under 30 months, most profitable sheep, wool and carcase combined (4). —T. Holden 1. 2 and 3. i , Pen : of five fat wethers (shorn) under 30 months, suitable for freezing

(dead weight to be under 64-lbs) (5). — R. C. Fis.ken 1, T. Holden 2 and 3. Pen of five fat freezing ewes, any age or breed (6). —T. Holden 1,2, and 3b

Pen of live fat unshorn ewes, most profitable for butchers (7). —S- K. White 1, R. J. McLelland 2, T. HoldGil 3 FARMERS’ CLASSES.

Pen of five fat ewes (2).—S. K Whit© 1 an'd 2.

PET LAMBS

Ohiki’s pet lamb, born since July 1 —J. Higgins 1, 2-, 3. and 4.

FAT LAMBS

Judge*: 31 r. J. Hunt. Pen of five* fat wool lambs (4). —AY . Jobson 1, J. Greenstreet 2, G. D. Jobson 3. Per, of five short wool lambs (10). — W Jobson 1 ai.'d 3. J. Greenstreet 2. Pen of five fat lambs (10). —3V. Jobson 1 and 2, H. B. Livingston 3. Pen of five* fat longwool lambs, suitable for butcher’s purposes (3). —J. Side 3lissing somewhere. Pen of five short-wool lambs, suitable for butcher’s purposes (6). —3V. Jobson 1 and 2, 0. E. Hall 3.

HORSES

Judge: 3lr. R. Alright

DRAUGHT

Colt, yearling (2). —31 m. McCullough's brown colt Ca.pt. Swell 1; CL J. Henry’s br colt Bill, lyr, 2. Fiilv or gelding, yearling, (2). — Wm. AlcCu Hough’s bay filly Bonny Jean 1. Geldiim, 2vrs old.—J. Linkwater's eli g Punch *l, J. Linkwater's br g Chum 2. 3lare, any age, to foal this season or with foal at foot (3). J. Linkwater's b lit Belle, aged, I; T. Holden’s br m aged 2; G. V. Smith’s hay m Rati, aged, 3. Dry mare, 4yrs old or over (oj—\> • Brown’s b m Jean. 1; 3\m. McCullough’s b in Rose, 4yrs, 2; Gisborne Borough Council’s b in Rose 3. Team of two horses (geldings or mares) in regular work (2). —Gisbqrn'c Borough Council’s Charlie and Tiger 1, Gisborne Borough Council’s Bonnie and Rose 2. Team* of four horses (geldings or mares) in regular work (l).—Gisborne Borough Council’s Bonnie, Rose, Charlie and Tiger 1. Gelding, 4yrs old or over, m regular work (2). —Gisborne Borough _ Council’s b g Charlie, aged. 1; Gisborne Borough Council’s b g Tger, aged, 2. 'Entire, any age (6). —J. br entire Laird of Newton. agecl, l; Geo. AYitter’s rn entire Governor, 3yrs, 2; A. J. Faulkner’s b entire Royal Chief,; 4yrs, 3. LIGHT.

Judge: Airs. Chas. AV all ace. E J ntiro“ calculated to improve the breed of light harness horses (31).—J. Greer.tree’s gv entire Dixie Chime (imp.), aged, 1 : AlcKny Bros, dk ch entire Robin Dillon*, tiyrs, 2: P. S. Smith’s bile c AVorthy King, 3yrs, 3.

LIGHT HARNESS HORSES

Judge: Mr. R. Wright. Harness pony under 13 hands (5).j \y Nolan’s b m Oliver, aged, 1; A. P-uflett’s or m Jean, aged 2; Av. McLean’s b g Ting, Syrs, 3. Harness nonv, 13 hands and under 14 hands (3).—F. MeNcC’s rn m Patricia, 4vr>, 1; A. Langford’s ch f Winchester, Syrs, 2; C. Walsh's blk g Cocky, aged, 3w Single harness horse, 14 hands and under 14.2 (3). —U. W r . Smith s cr m Doris, J ; Mrs. A. J. Cameron s rn g Buster Browiv, aged. 2. Light spring calt horse (I).—Clare and 'Clare’s b g Don. aged, 1; J. JBennett’s gr g Prince, 2 ; Coutts and ATaaDonald’s h g Bobagia, 3. _ Heavy .spring cart horse, suitable to trot with 30cwt (6).—Clare and i ;Clare’s hr g Mack, 1; Givhorne Borough Council’s h g Char 1 ic, 2; Cisborne Borough Council’s b m Rose o. Lorry turnout witli one horse (5).Clare and Clare’s br g_ Alack-, 1; Gisborne Borough Council's b m Bonny, 2; Gisborne Borough Council's b g Tiger 3. . , . Ba:-t lorry turnout with two horses (3).—Gisborne Borough Council’s b in’s Bonir.e and Rose, 1: Clare and Clare’s b g’s Jerry and Tiger, aged, 2: Gisborne Borough Council’s b g. r; Charlie and Tiger, 3. Best lorry turnout, single horses (<) —Clare 'and Clare’s hr g Alack, 1; T. C. Nicol and Son’s b g Jack, Syrs, 2; Gisborne Borough Council’s h m AT’iolet. 3. , ’ Tradesmen’s turnout, single horse (5)wJ. J. Bennett’s gr g Prince, aged, 1; Armstrong 1.. Bradlev’s b g Boldie, aged, 2: Sutcliffe, Teller and Forbes’ b m Dolly, 3. . Champion light harness horses. —S’. CL Hay’s.: b m Sox, aged. Reserve champion light harness horse. —It. J. "McLelland’s b g Taipo.

BLOOD HORSES

Judge: Mr. Chas. Walla no. Entire, any age thoroughbred (1). — Cane Carrington’s entire Cynic, aged, by Henry Ist—Cynar.i (Imp.), 1.

LIGHT

Judge: Mr. C. AVaUace’. Entire, calculated to improve the breed of weight-carriers. (2). —G. Carrington’s b entire Cynic, aged, 1. Thrce-year-old filly or gelding, intended for saddle purposes (3).- —T. Ingram’s ch m Dolly, by Cynic, 1; Miss R. Courtney’s hr g Coopie, 3yrs, by Gladiator, 2. Mare suitable for breeding weight carrying hacks, hunters, or army remount (4). —V. S Bolton’s hr m Tinoatua, by Finland —La Cloche, 1.

SADDLE AND HARNESS

Judge: Mr. R. AVright. AA'eight- carrying hack (14 to 15 hands) u.t> to 14 stone (8). —Miss A. Harrisonl-i ch : g Silvia Kin'g. aged, 1; Airs. J. Andrews’, blk’ . g Rainbow, aged. 2. ’ ■ .» “ , . . Middleweight back ‘up to 13-t,.- — Alias N'. Harrison’s ch g Silver King, aged, 1; S. V. Knight’s, ch g Chink,

7yrs, 2; J. O. N*. Thomas’ br g Roger, by Taupere, 3. Placed maiden hacks (12). —SL V. Knight’s ch g Chink, 7yrs, by Gazeicy ,1; D. 31. Molklowie’s b g Recruit, aged, 2*; AV. A. Brown’s b g Patunainu, aged, by Kingston, 3. Walking Hacks (16). —11. Harris’ ch g Goldmine*, Byrs, 1; S. V. Knight’s ch g Chink, 7yrs, I—dead-beat.1 —dead-beat. Lady’s hack, saddle, optional.Miss* A. Harrison’s ch g Silvia King, aged, 1; S. A 7. Knight’s ch g Chink, 7yrs, 2; E. Fitzgerald’s br g Tim, aged, 3; Mrs. S. Paviour’s BunnV, li.c.; Sirs. *C. Gaukrodger’s br g Royal All’, syrs, c. Lady rider.—3lrs. Bcaufoy 1, Mrs. H. Symes 2, Sliss Mona McNiven 3, Sliss H. Gaddum h.c., 3liss Joan Gardner c.

Champion hack. —E. Fitzgerald’s Tim..

Reserve champion.—-Sirs. A. Harrison’s ch g Silvia King.

CATTLE. ~ FAT CATTLE. Judge: Sir. J. Hunt. Single bullock, any age (3)—T. Hotden, I; T. Holden, 2; T. Holden, 3. Bullock, 3 years old (5) —T. Holden, 1; Stanley K. AATiite 2; Stanley K. White 3. ‘ Bullock, 2 years old (3)- —Stanley K. AATiite, 1. Two fat bullocks, 4 years or under (3) —T. Holden, 1; Stanley K. White, 2; T. Holden, 3. Three fat bullocks, suitable for London market—Stanley K. AATiite, 1, T. Holden, 2; Stanley K. White 3. Pen of three Hcrel’ords or Hereford cross, thrce-year-old steers (2) — T. Holden, 1. Fat cow, any age (3) —11. G. Smith 1) and AV, 1; H, G. Smith, roan, 2; A. 0. Langfoid, 3.

Fat Hereford, not more than three years old (2) —H. G. Smith, black, 1; A. 0. Langford, 2 (on account of age)

PEDIGREE JERSEY'S

Judge: Mr. E. D. McLennan

Bull, yearling (3) —*!\ J. Henry’s black fawn, Rewarder’s Noble Duke, 1; P. J. Henry’s silver Fawn Meadow Queen Prince. 2; W. Sadler’s f Sunbeam Sonny 3. Bull, 2 years (4) —M. B. Hickey’s fawn Eurocl.ydon, L; r f. Stun: t’s fawn AVaip’ko Auction, 2. Bull, 3 years old and upwards (o) Hospital Farm’s fawn Maori R’oter, 1; D. J. Oummings’ dark fawn Royal Trelewaine, 2; AV. Brayhrook, 3. Champion bull—Hospital Farm’s f. Ala or i Rioter.

Reserve champion bull—-D. J. Cummings’ dark fawn Royal Trelewano. Heifer, yearling (10) G. R. Moore’s Alolvin, 1: J, Haskin’s dark fawn Girls Peggy, 2; G. R. Moore’s fawn Melvin Peggy. 3. Heifer, 2 years old (5) — G. R. Aioore’s dark fawn Melvin ATolet, 1; G. R. Moore’s dark fawn Melvin Laura, 2: G. R. Moore’s dark fawn Ale Ivin Dot, 3. JTeifcr, 3 years—G. R. Moore’s f. Alolvin Ophelia, 1; G. R. Aioore’s f. Alelvin Theresa, 2,; Sid Jones’ Jersey Pearl’s Trixi 3.

Cow, 4 years and upwards (5) — G. R. Afocre’s fawn Melvin Begonia, 1 ; G. R. Aioore’s fawn Alolvin Pet, 2; G. R. Aioore’s fawn Contcssa 3. GRADE JERSEY.

Heifer, yearling (8) —E. AleCarthy’s fawn Jessie, 1; Sid Jor.es’ Jersey Tinsel!. 2; F. Stuait's fawn Cuddles, 3; Hilton Bryce Jersey Dolly, 4. Heifer/ 2 years (o) —H. L. Davis’ blk. Doreen, 1; J. />>. Bell's dk. fawn Annette, 2; F. Stuart’s dark fawn Sheila, 3. Cow, 4 years and upwards (1) —*('. Carmichael’s dark fawn Maori, 1.

SHORTHORN., Judge: Air. S. Standen. Bull, 2 years (1) —Chas. H. Seymour’s roan Grecnhill B: gel Duke 41st, 1. Du!!, 4 years and over (2)—l’. Holden’s red Greenfield Royal Duke 80th

Champion bull, any age—Chas. H. Sovmour’s roan Greenfield Bagel Duke 41st, 1.

Reserve champion hull—T. Holden’s red Greenfield Royal Duke 31st, 1.

Heifer, yearling (2) —Geo. Witters, roan 1, Heifer, 2 years—Geo. AATttors, 1; Gen. Witters, 2. Heifers, 3 vears (2) —Goo. AVitters i.

Cow, any age (3) —A. J. Faulkner’s red roan Wnirf.ka.ia Lady, 1; A. J. Fnlkner’s roan AVa.iraka.in Queen, 2; Geo. AATttors? roan cow, 5 yrs, 3.

HEREFORD

Judge: Mr. S. Stnnden. Bull, yearling (3) —Wade Bros.’ r and w A tea, 1; Hutchinson Bros.’ Wnlkohu 22nd, 2; Hutchinson Waikohu Cfith, 3. Bull, 2 years (2) —Hutchinson Bros. Officer 2nd, 1; Wado Bros.’ r and w Home bush Discovery, 3. Bull, 3 years and uywards—Hutchinson Bros.’ Lionel 2; d. 1,

Champion bull—'Hutchinson Bros.' Lionel 2nd, 1. Reserve champion bull—Hutchinson Bros.’ AYaikolni 69fch. Heifer, 2 years (2) —F. G. Humphrey’s. Strathallan Nones, 1 ; F. G. Humphreys’ Strath all ait Princess, 2. Cow, 4 years old and upwards (1) —F. CL Humphreys’ Royal Princess

Champion cow or heifer—F. G. Humphreys’ Royal Princess. Reserve champion cow or heifer— F. B. Humphreys’ Stra.thaljan Nor.ies.

PEDIGREE FRESIANS,

Judge: Mr. E. McLennan. Assisted by Mr. S. Stauden/ Bull, three years old and upwards (4)_J. Hie: si ins’ b and w Frc'sland Max 107, 1: L. J. O’Flaherty’s b and w Freisland Homestead, 2: I/. J. O’Flalierty’s b and w lui Klux Klan, 3. ' , . . " _ Chain bio n bull—T. Higgins’ b and w Freisland Max 707. . Grade Fresians —Heifer, yearling, (2)—Tom Witters, IRandall. Witters. 2. Heifer, 3 years (F) —Mrs. M. A. J. nics’ b and w Molly, I'.

A. and R. Show [Cont. MILKING TESTS./ Milk Cow, of any age. All the cows in this class to be milked dry at 4 o’clock on the evening of the first day of the Show, on the Show grounds, in the presence of two stewards, and the prize to bo awarded to the cow whose milk on the following morning Is of the greatest value; the value of the milk being estimated on the basis of the butterfat as shown by the Babcock Tester. Cow to be milked on each occasion by the same person. Under no circumstances will cows in this class be permitted to leave the Show grounds on the night of the first day’s Show (10)—J. Higgins’ dark fawn Beauty 1; Mrs M. A. James’ Madge, 2; J. Higgins’ blue roan Bluebell, 3 ; IT. A. Hamilton s r and w Baldje 4. In this class, Mr TI. It. New!tt, manager of the Kia Ora Dairy Co., did the testing, the weighing being taken by two stewards and the judge. The butter .fat results were computed by Mr E. Beatson, dairy produce grader, ar.d the- secretary (Mr W. M. Bayly;. In the course of a few remarks anont this class, Mr Beatson stated that the winner gave 1.62151 b. of butter fat in one milking. If this cow gave an average of this amount for each milking during a month her record would be 97.2811). of butter fat. This quantity, calculated at 1/6 per lb of butter fat, would be £7 5s lid in coin of the realm for the mouth’s ' supply. This record should convince farmers of the value of a good herd when one takes into consideration that many cows do not produce the equivalent of £T per month. For a farmer to judge the value of each of Ids cows as a butter fat producer he must submit his cows to the scales and t\ie Babecek test and by this means he will learn the value of each of his individual cows. This is an important phase of the dairying business and farmers should not" overlook its value, and thereby be enabled to produce the. greatest amount of butter fat possible. Dairy cow, of any ago. All tlie cows in this class to be milked dry at 4 o’clock on the evening the first day of the Show, on tho Show grounds, in the.presence of two stewards. and the prize to be awarded to the eow giving the greatest weight of butter-fat on! the following morning. To test not less than the Gisborne Borougs?h Council standard (say 3.25). Cow OrT4)3 milked on each occasion bv the piime person (6) —J. Higgins, die fawn Beauty (1). Remainder disqualified. The conditions in this class provide that the test of milk must bo not less than 3.25 per cent, of butter fat, stated the judge, Mr E. Beatson. Mr J. Higgins wins this contest with Beauty, who gave 35:11b. of milk at a 4.6 tujd. All the other cows had to 1 H^ul: squa 1 ificd because . the test of ujnk was not up to the standard refuted, namely 3.2-5. f SPECIAL EVENTS.

Jersey judging (16).—Mr. J. Haismia.ni 1. A. Gibson 2. L. J. o’Flahertv 3, J. Hoskins 4. PIGS. Judge: Mr. F. Collin. Berkshire boar (2) —G. H. Parsons, 1 : IT. Moore, 2. Berkshire boar, under 12 months, locally bred (2) —G. IT. Parsons, 1; IT. Moore, 2. Berkshire sow (5) —G. H. Parsons, Melrose Oueen, 1; H. Moore, 2; G IT. Parsons’ Judy, 3. Berkshire sow with litter (3) — G. H. Parsons’ Judy, 1: H. Moore, 2 Berkshire sow. under 12 months, locally bred (2)—H. Moore, 1 ar.d 2. Tamworth. bear (I) —H. Moore, I. Tam worth sow (1) —H. Moore, 1. Pen of four porkers (2) —Findlay and Aldie, 1 ; H. Moore, 2. Three bacon pigs (2) —H. Moore, 1; Findiiay and Aldie, 2. Boar and sow calculated to produce host bijconers (3) —11. Moore 1, G. H. Parsons 2 and 3. Sow, any breed with litter of not less than eight (1) —IT. Moore 1.

POULTRY. Judges: Air. R. Mitchell (open and pigeons), and Mr. T. Crosby (utility). DUCKS. Indian runner clucks, pair (4) — AY. lin dwelt, 1,2 and 3. Any other variety ducks (5) —Airs. •T. AYillinms 1, D. P. Cameron 2, Murray Carrington 3. FOWLS.

Silver AVyandottc cock (2) —P. P. Orviss, 1 and 2. Silver AVyandotfce lion (5) —E. J. Poswillo, I, 3 and special; Bobby Simon, 2. White Wyandotte ccc-k (4) —T. Crosby, 1 and 2; 11. TL Biggnr 3. White AVyandotte hen (4) —T. Crosby 1 and special E. J. Poswillo 2, P. P. Orviss 3. Partridge Wyandotte cock (3) — J. •J. Hartley 1, J. Nelson 2. Partridge Wyandotte lien (3) —- P. P. Orviss 1 and special, Bobby Synion 2, T. Crosby 3. American AATiite Leghorn cock (5) —T. Crosliv 1, J. J. Hartley 2, E. Hutchins 3. American White Leghorn lion (4) — T. Crosby 1 and 2, E. Hutchins 3. English White Leghorn cock (3) —- T. Crosby 1 and 2. R. Nelson 3. English White Leghorn lien (3) — T. Crosby 1 and 2. Brown Leghorn hen (5)—T. Crosby 1, Master Eric Ogden 2, J. Pirie 3. Buff Leghorn cock (I) —Mrs A. A. Bonsficld 1. Buff Leghorn hen (1) —>Mr. A. A. Bonsfield, 1. Barred Plymouth Rock cock (10) — John Harvey I, E. T. Simon 2, Chas. E. Hall 3. Barred Plymouth Rock lien (0) — E. T. Simon 1 and special, Chas. E. Hall. 2. AY. TL Scott 3. AATiite Plymouth Rock cock (3) — T. Crosby 1, J. J. Jackson 2, Miss E. Jackson 3. . AATiite Plymouth'Rock lien (3) — T. Crosby 1 and 3. R. Nelson 2. Rhode Island Red cock (4)—A. AA’ilkinsen \-and special, J.. Nelson 2, A. Houghton 3. Rhode Island Red lien (3) —A. Wilkinson 1 and 3, Mrs M. A. James 2. Minorca, cock (3) —-0. TL Lawson 1, R, H. Biggnr.-2. Minorca cock (4) —C. IT. Lawson, 1 and 2, It. H. B.ggar 3. \ Ar.colla cock (2) —H. Hadwcn 1, It. H. Biggnr 2. Ancona lion (s) R. IT. B.ggar 1, AV Brown 2. AY. Hadwcn 3.

Black Orpington cock (3) —AV. Haclwen 1 and special, O. AC Church 2,U -J. Poswillo 3. Black Orpington lien (5) —W. Hadwen 1, Ei. J. Poswillo 2 and 3. Hamburg cock (2) : —J. J. Hartley, 1, Mrs J. A.' Pearce 2. Ilamburk lien (3) —-Mrs J. A. Pearce 1 and 2, J. J. Hartley 3. Old English Game Bantam cock (8) —G. Hartley 1. Trevor Crosby 2. Old English Game Bantam hen (7) —G. Williams 1, Trevor Crosby 2, G. Hartley 3. Black Rose Comb Bantam code (5) —Trevor Crosby 1 and 3, Airs M. A. James 2, Black Rose Comb Bantam lien (4) —Fred Galloway 1, Mrs AI. A. James 2, Trevor Crosby 3. Any other variety Bantam cock (11) —Mrs M. A. James 1, J.. Nelson 2, Martin Lcigli 3. . A Any other vhriety Bantam hen (6, —G. 'Hartley 1, Airs Ai. A. Janies 2, Martin Leigh 3Cede or cockerel, Old English Game (7)—A. J. Maynard 1 and 3, AL P. Kippenberger 2. Hen or pullet, Old English Game (5) —E. Hutchins 1, A. Wilkinson 2. A, J. Maynard 3. Coc-k or Cockerel, Silver, Golden or Bronze D-uckwing (5) —H. A. KcrN nody 1, A: Stringer 2, E. Hutchins 3.

Hen or pullet, Silver, Golden cr Bronze Duckwing (7) —E. Hutchins 1, IT. A. Kennedy 2, F. J. Rowley 3. Cock or cockerel, Brown Spangled, Blue Spangled, or Black Spangled Game (4)— 4AL P. Kippenbei-ge'f. 1, Fred Dolman 2, John Kennedy 3. Hen or pullet, Brown Spangled, Blue Spangled, or Blade Spangled Game (3) —AL P. Kippenberger 1, Fred Dolman 2, S- Hanna 3. ■Light Utility AATiite Leghorn cock (6)—E. J. Poswillo 1, A. MeL. Pine 2, Henry Robinson 3. Light Utility AATiite Leghorn lien (15) —A. McL. Pirie 1, 3 and special, E. Lund 2, Harrison and McGaveston v.h.c. x Light Utility Minorca cock (s)—o. H- Lawson 1 and 3, H. K. Swan 2. Light Utility Minorca hen* (6) —• C. H. Lawson 1, 3 and special It. IT. Biggnr 2, -

Light Utility Brown Leghorn lien (£>)—Alaster Erie Ogden 1, Airs G. A. Ogden 2, Mrs E. Hyde 3. Heavy Utility Black Orpington cede C)~—E AV. Young 1 and 3, O. AL Church 2.

/n^ e 7 lv V .Utility Black Orpington hen w) F. ,J. Rowley 1, O. V. Church 2 and v.h.c., AV. Hadwcn 3. Honvy Utility Silver Wyandotte cock (2) —E. T. Simon 1, P. P. Orviss

Heavy Utility Silver AAGandotto ben (2)—E. J. Poswillo 1, Pi P. Orviss 2.-

Heavy Utility AATiite Rock cock ( 4) —F. J. Rowley 1, R. Nelson 2, J. J Jackson 3.

Heavy Utility AV 1 lito Rock hen (2) —<F. J. Ilowley 1, J. J. Jackson 2. Heavy Utility Rhode .Island Red cock (S)—AL H. Fowler 1, Miss J. des Barres 2, A. Houghton 3. Heavy Utility Rhode Island hen (5) —A. J. Maynard 1,2 ar.d special, Miss J. des Barres 3.

PIGEONS

T- AA r orking Homers, cock (19}—' T. S. Av auehop I, L. Freer 2, Trevor Hughes 3, John Harvey, h.c. AA ork.ng Homers, lien (14) — Cyril Frank 1 Trevor Hughes 2, Leonard Freer 3.

English owl, cock or lien (5) —John Harvey, 1, 2 and 3. African Owl, cock or lien.(s) —John Harvey, 1, 2, and 3. Fan tail coc-k (2)—o. F. Fegdcn 1, John Harvey 2,

l'antail hen (5) —Airs C. Harvey 1, John Harvey 2, C. F. Fogden 3. Afagpie, cock or hen (2) —j}. Redstone 1, C. F. Fogden 2. Tumbler cock or hen (1) — John Harvey 1.

Any other variety cock or lien (5) —O. F. Fogden 1 John Harvey 2 and 3, DOGS. Judge: Air. Paul Hunter. Lung or Rough-Haired Sheep Dog (7)—A. K. Billcliff 1. E. AY. 1L Bousfidd 2, L. G. AVoodward 3, H. G. AA'itters v.h.c.

Smooth-Haired Sheep Dog (7) —J. T. Herbert I, Geo. Campbell 2, John Greer.strcefc, Sen., 3. Beardy Bog (3) —R. AYitters 1, Aliss J. Rutledge 2. English Setter (6) —G. A. Dunlop 1, Fred Reclfearn 2, Dean Lane 3. J. Riuiev v.h.c. English Setter Pup (1) —Airs G. A. Dunlop 1. Irish Setter (2) —AA’. S. Davidson 1 and 2. Pointer 12) —Aliss Gretclien Sharp 1, A. L. Warrington 2. Cocker Spaniel (7) —J. Pirie 1. Peggy Lange 2, Rose Stills 3, Airs AA’. l'L Oxenham v.h.c. Cocker Spaniel Pup (6) — Joyce Oxenham 1, J. Howell 2, James Pirie 3. Spaniel, any other variety (1) —AY. F. Oxenham 1. Spaniel Pup. any other variety (1) —Joyce Oxenham 1.

Fox Terrier, smooth-hair (5) —Aliss Yvonne Levvey 1, T. Alunro 2, S. Ala "tin 3, Harry Davis v.h.c. Fox Terrier Pup, smooth hair (2) — Mrs AL A. Janies I.

Fox Terrier, wire hair (1) J Stevens 1.

Terrier, any other pure variety (1) —Mrs J. Eivers 1.

Airedale (10) —F. Fault’s 1 and special, C. AVilson 2, D. Hueston 3 and special, Airs Paine v.h.c. Airedale Pup (5) —Aliss D. Hueston 1 and 2, AI. Slierratt 3. Pug, fawn or black (2) —A. AI. Beer 1, A. O’Neill 2. Pomeranians (10) —A. J. Corbett 1 and special, Tiera Tahuna 2, H. D. Gibbs 3. Jas. Pollock v.h.c.

Pomeranian Pun (7)—lrene AA hitbread 1, Airs Alien Spence 2, J. Pirie 3.

Greyhound (6) —H. Noamo I, Alartin Leigh 2, S. AlarLn 3, T. A lor row v.h.c.

Greyhound Pup (3)—S. Alart.n 1 F. J. Linsley 2. Martin Leigh 3.

Dog, any other breed (4) —Aliss 0. Crawford 1, A. E. Dimstan 2, Sydnie Barton 3, Children’s class under 14 (12)—Aliss Yvonne Levvey 1 and special, Peggy Lange 2, Nola AA^hithread 3.

COMPETITIONS

Judge: Mr. C. AYallace. Girl rider under 10 (6): Ru Newman 1, 'Lorraine Chop 2, Isla McDonald 3, AL O. Alurphy, h.c., Joan Doherty, 1. Girl rider over 10 and under 1.3 years (11): Elizabeth Alurphy I , Pamela Burke 2, Patsy Crawford 3, Alary Humphreys h.c., Prudence Reynolds, c. Boy rider under 10 years of age (7): Athol Hollis 1. Tunes Scott 2, Edger Ingram 3, Noel Rutledge h.c., Keith Rutledge, c. Bareback riding girls under 13 years: Prudence Reynolds 1, Elizabeth Alurphy 2, Alary Humphreys 3, Joan Cameron, h.c., Joan Doherty e.

Leaping match for ladies (37). —0. Hausen’s b-g All Over 3, A. R. Gillman’s b m Thela. aged 2, D. AT. AlcIldowio’s b g Recruit 3, Thoruley Sherratt’s b g Fox Trot 4. Open jumping competition (37). — Leo Fitzgerald’s b g Kaiser 1. Airs. E. AV. Symcs’ b g Masefield 2, Aire. J. Jamieson’s Jack Johnston 3, J. Andrew’s: b g Rainbow aged 4. .Turning competition for ladies. — Alary Humphreys 1, Mrs. AAL Beaufoy 2, Airs. Gaddum 3, Aliss Judith Rutledge 4.

FURTHER EXHIBITS.

STATE FORESTRY SERVICE

Tho New Zealand State Forestry Service's booth is one that should be visited by all farmers. Mr H. A. Goudie.and tho officers of the service are in attendance to give any necessary advice, Tho service is engaged in propaganda work at present, and is distributing a largo amount ot literature on the subject of tree planting, and is' also distributing specimens of durable hardwoods grown in New Zealand. To date 43,000 acres have been planted at Rotorua by the service, and these plantations are all thriving. Since the policy was first adopted of encouraging tree planting by selling plants, .from seven to eight million seedlings have been sold, two million having been sum this year, while orders for a further two million for next year are already in hand with orders still going up rapidly.

OTHER TRADE EXHIBITS

Messrs. E. Chrisp and Sons had on exhibition / a . Gulbrausen _ upright grand registering piano which excited considerable interest. The famous Brinsineads, R. Squire and Sons, and AVitton and AA r itton pianos vac re a. so represented. The gramaphoiies ir> elude the latest models in His Alaster’s Voice, Brunswick, Cheney and Sonora, and portable gralEap-liones were olso shown. Tho latost model Singe" sowing machine was also of 1111101 interest.

Mr. R. W. Cook’s stand is one of great interest to gardeners and farmers. A large assortment of vegetable, flower, and tree plants of every description is displayed, and Mr. Cook is booking orders for all classes of nursery stock. Landscape plans and views of lemdsc-npe work carried out in different parts of New Zealand artalso shown. ,One of the chief centres of attraction on the grounds is Goody's booth. Here all descriptions of confectionery, sweets, and fruit can be purchased, and this booth was immensely popular with the children.

Messrs. D-e Lisae* Bros, have a fire display of furs of every description in their booth. There*is also an exhibition of skin dyeing and dressing, and the display is altogether an excellent one. This firm specialises in the making of ladies’ fur coats and neck-wear, and their exhibition of these articles attracted, considerable attention.

GISBORNE GARAGE

The seven cars exhibited by the Civ borne Garage were the centre of r.o small amount of attraction, the machines varying in size and price including types suitable for any class of work. The advent of the Citroen, the famous Frerfch light car, in particular, excited much interest, the reasonableness of the price of cars of such repute causing much surprise. Of equal interest was the new m.cdel of the Armstrong-Siddeley Company, tin’s being one of the first English cars that can really be said to conform to local conditions. Of the American cars the Willys-Knight stands out. ns one of the finest productions, being beautifully designed and completely equipped, while the powerful, silent engine is a splendid example of the engineer’s art. For heavy work the car has proved itself time and again, while the luxury oT its equipment is much above the average. The Hupmohile is another car of great strength raid power. The other car for which this firm holds the agency is the Overland, different models of which are on exhibition. The. Overland has- continued to increase in popularity, and to-day is recognised ns one of the foremost American light cams, suitable either for pleasure or business, and combining comfort and reliability. The exhibits are sure to attract more attention to-day, when demonstrations will be given.

H.S. MOTORS. LTD

Nine cars are exhibited on the H.S. Motors, Ltd. stand, including the Crossley, Nash, Stanley and the "White truck. The Crosslcv 19. G is used largely by the Prince of "Wales, who lies ordered six for his South African tour. The Nash errs comprise two tourers and one roadster. The Stanley steam, car attracted considerable interest, there being many inquiries. A two-ton and a four-ton White truck are also shown.

ORMOND MOTORS

At the Ormond Motors stand the 1925 Buick, a standard special six, excited much interest. It is slightly smaller and lower than the old model but preserves all its essential qualities. The engine is superior to previous models and the car can he idled along at two miles an hour, or opened up to 75 miles without the engine indicating any strain. One of the outstanding features of the car is the automatic lubricating throughout, which affords ample protection to the finely designed engine. Tire car is now on exhibition, for the first time, together with the master six—so long recognised as the orito v ion of motor ear value —ar.d a luxuriously finished Sedan.