A. AND P. SHOW.

Grey River Argus, 17 February 1927, Page 6

A. AND P. SHOW.

AUSPICIOUS OPENING.

Good All Round Display.

The fifth exhibition of the West Coast A. and P. Association began yesterday at Victoria Park under ideal weather conditions, with the result that the attendance was far greater for an opening day than at perhaps any of the previous shows, and certainly far greater than for two of three years past. There was some delay in staging the exhibits 4 and in consequence many of the cattle and other classes could not be judged yesterday. The Show on this occasion is more representative of the West Coast, and less of Canterbury, than in recent years. For instance, in the Jersey class, which is a numerous one, the prizes mostly remain on the Coast. There is a nice Ayrshire exhibit, representing the herd of Mr J. S. Parland, the noted CashImerc breeder, which are well worth study. The cattle classes generally are just about up to the previous average in quality. The sheep show a manifest improvement. Of the 75 or 80 entries, fully half are West Coast sheep. The Southdown breed shoxvs up well, this type now’ being under a pretty general trial hereabouts. Romneys, of course, are numerous, and there are a number of the Suffolk breed, doubtless an experiment. As was the case last year, the dogs are a very numerous class. The horticulture is exceptionally good, and the cookery and other home industry sections, together with the art classes, show’ a distinct advance. There is also an excellent display by business exhibitors, which is in itself educational. The President (Mr W. 11. Kitchingham) and the Executive of the Association, particularly the energetic Secretary, Mr C. 11. Rose, worked hard for the success of the Show, and it is satisfactory to find the result of their work found favour with the public, who enjoyed the proceedings yesterday throughout the afternoon. The side shows are quite an attraction, and evidenced good organisation. The tea rooms were another popular attraction. The sporting events, particularly the trotting and whippet races, proved most interesting, some excellent contests being witnessed. The burden of the judging in the live stock classes was carried by Mr H. S. S. Kyle, M.P. for Riccarton, who has officiated previously for the Association with uniform success. He judged the draught horses, light horses, Jerseys, Ayrshires, Guernseys and dogs. Mr W. J. Jenkins judged the other cattle and the pigs, while Mr J. R. 1). Johns was the judge of sheep. Mr Jenkins also judged the fruit and vegetables. Other judges were: Home and dairy produce, Mr J. Steer; butter, Air T. Topliss; horticulture, Mr F. Kendrick; art, Mrs Carr; photography, Mr J. Ring; cookery, Mr P. Blanchfield; fancy work and school sewing, Miss Ward; field roots and crops, boys’ and girls’ agricultural club, Mr C. S. Dalgleish; school gardens, boys’ and girls’ agricultural club, Air W. H. Johnston; Highland dancing, Mr O. McLean.

To-day is People’s Day, and a much larger attendance is certain, as the weather nromises well. The shopkeepers are with very few exceptions, dosing this afternoon, including all the drapers, mercers, boot and other retailers. Following are the awards made in the classes yesterday adjudicated' — JERSEY CATTLE. West (’oast Class.— Waimunga Experimental Farm’s “Togarth Pretty Master’’ 1, A. F. Dimmick’s (Koiterangi) "Sandy Nap,’’ 2; Geo. Armstrong’s (Cobden) “Conandale Roseboy, ’ ’ 3. Two-year-old Bull.—Arthur F. Dimmick’s (Koiterangi) “Sandy Nap’’ 1; Jas. W. Baty’s (Rotomanu) “Lily’s Lad,’’ 2. West Coast Class.— A. F. Dimmick’s “Sandy Nap’’ 1; Jos. W. Baty’s (Rotomanu) “Lily’s Lad,’’ 2. Yearling Bull.— J. Parkinson’s (Kokiri) “King Bolt’’ 1. Bull Calf, West Coast Class.— A. F. Dimmick’s (Jxoiterangi) “Maiden’s Royal Lad,’’ 1, M. Rea (Cobden) 2. Cow, of any age, in milk.— A. F. Dimmick’s “Meadow Maiden,’’ 1; C. Watson’s (Greymouth) “Sylvie ll.’’ 2, A. J. Palmer’s (Rotomanu) “Buttercup,” 3. West Coast Class. — A. F. Dimmick’s (Koiterangi) “Meadow Maiden,” 1; C. Watson’s (Greymouth) “Sylvie II ’ : 2, A. J. Palmer’s “Buttercup” 3. Heifer (two-year-old).— C. Watson’s (Greymouth) “Sylvie II” 1, A (’. Kilpatrick’s (Greymouth) “Meadow lands Baby,” 2. West Coast Class.— T- Watson’s “Sylvie,” 1, A. C. Kilpatrick’s “Meadowlands,” 2; Grey Jockey Club 3. West Coast Class. — A. JI. McKane’s ‘' Mawhera 1 ’eg ” 1; W. A. Jacob’s (Omoto) 2, Mrs Kelly (Blaketown*) 3. Heifer Class. — Jas. W. Baty 1, A. CKilpatrick 2. Two Animals, any sex. bred by tK same exhibitor. — A. C. Kilpatrick (Greymouth) 1, A. J. Palmer’s (Rotomanu) “Buttercup” and “Joyce,” 2. Cow in calf. — A. C. Kilpatrick’s ‘ ‘ llermica ”1, West Coast Class.— A. C. Kilpat rick’s “Hermica,” 1. GUERNSEY CATTLE. Bull, any age.— AV. E. Newton’s “Riversdale Rajah” 1. Yearling Bull.— W. E. Norton’s ‘ ‘ Riversdale Rajah ”1. Coxv, any age, in milk. — W. E. Nor ton’s “Canterbury Maude” 1. Yearling Heifer.— W. E. Norton’s “Riversdale Ivy” 1. HORSES. Yearling Colt, Gelding, or Filly.— J Parkinson (Kokiri) 2. (’.elding (any age).— W. Burns’ (Nelson (’reek) “Prince” 1, Grey Borough Council’s “Wallace” 2, Grey Borough Council’s “Sam” 3. Mare (any age).— H. W. Kifchingham (Greymouth) 1. W. Burns’ (Nelson Creek) “Kate” 2, Duncan McLean Ltd (Greymouth) 3. Pair Mares, Geldings and or Mare and Gelding (of three years or over, to be bona fide property of one owner''

W. Burns’s (Nelson Creek) “Prince” and “Kate” 1, Grey Borough Council’s “Wallace,” and “Prince.” 2. Three Horse Team, Mares or Geldings (three years or over, to be property of < one owner). — Grey Borough Council’s] “Wallace,” “Prince,” and “Sam, !. Four-Horse Team, Mares or Geldings, I or Mares and Geldings (three years or I over, property of one owner). —Grey Borough Council’s “Wallace,” “Prince,” “Sam,” and “Pride” 2. HARNESS HORSES. Carriage Entire Horse.— J. Parkinson’s (Kokiri) “Erin’s King,” 1. Cob, mare or Gelding (under 15 hands Saddle). — G. Thompson’s (Cobden) “Polly,” 1. Pony, Mare or Gelding hands, i under 14.2. saddle). —Miss Betty Dalgliesli, Waimunga, 1. West Coast Class.— Miss Betty Dalgliesh (Waimunga) 2. Pony, Mare or Gelding (12.2 hands and under 13.2 hands, saddle). — Geo. Thompson’s (Cobden) “Polly,” 1. CARRIERS’ HORSES. Best Mare or Gelding for Carriers’ Purposes (up to 15cwt or more, shown in harness and driven in a vehicle). — Corcoran and Morris’s (Greymouth) “Tommy,” 1; Duncan McLean Ltd. (Greymouth) 2. Hack Mare or Gelding (up to 12 stone, shown in saddle). —John Ryan’s (Rotomanu) “Toby,” 1; H. K. Cotter's (Runanga) “Bell McKinney” 2; J. Parkinson’s (Kokiri) “King Bolt,” 3. West Coast Class. — John Ryan’s (Rotomanu) “Toby,” 1. Roadster or Hack, mare or gelding. — Dunean Gillanders’ (Dunsandel) “Captain Murphy” 1; W. Fisher (Nelson Creek) 2. Lady’s Hack, mare or gelding.—Miss R, Buttola’s (Poerua) “Bobbie” 1; John Ryan’s (Rotomanu) “Toby,” 2. Horse, mare, or gelding, not above 15J hands, most suitably adapted for Mounted Rifles, to be shown in saddle and ridden. — 11. K. Cotter’s (Runanga) “Bell McKinney,” 1; J. Parkinson’s (Kokiri) “Peter,” 2; W. Fisher (Nelson Creek) 3. DOGS. Collies (rough-coated), dogs, opaa — W. O’Brien’s Mawhera Romper I, J. Smith’s Mawhera Gipsy 3, Miss Rona Leech’s Mawhera Mack v.h.c. Dogs, maiden (5). —Mawhera Romper 1, Mawhera Gipsy 3, Mrs L. A. Inkster’s Mawhera Squire h.c. Dogs, junior (3). — Mawhera Romper 1. Collies (rough-coated), bitch, open (3) — A. 11. McKane’s Mawhera Bonnie 1, A. 11. McKane’s Guess 3. Bitch, junior (1). — Mawhera Bonnie 1. Airedale Terriers, dogs, open (2). — A. Rl Evans’ Musselburgh 1, O. and J. Morris’s Wairiki War Loan 3. Cocker Spaniel, dogs, open (2). — L. C. McKelop’s Homespun of Ware 1, S. L. Crisp’s Don o’ Stour 3. Bitch, open (1). — W. C. Leversedge’s Papanui Guess 1. Puppy, junior (1). — L. C. McKelop’s Braeval Booster 2. Fox Terriers (smooth), dogs, open —Miss M. Cunliffe’s Gay Cluny 1, T. Oxenham’s Leserlin Chief 3, Miss V. Kettle’s Gaylin Cluny of Invergray Dogs, mained (6). — Gay Cluny 1 Lesterlin Chief 3, Gaylin Cluny of Invergray v.h.c. Dogs, junior' (4). —Gay Cluny 1. Lesterlin Chief 3, Gaylin Cluny of InverDogs, puppy (5). — Gay Cluny 1, Lesterlin Chief 3, Gaylin Cluny of Invergray, commended. Bitch, open (4).— Mrs C. 8. Kiteh ingham’s Octave Girl 1, F. Escott’s Gay Spark 2, F. Escott’s Gay Colum bine v.h.c. Bitch, maiden (4).— Octave Girl 1 Gay Spark 2, Gay Columbine v.h.c. Bitch, junior (3). —Octave Girl 1, Gay Spark 2, Gay Columbine v.h.c. Bitch, puppy (3). — Octave Girl 1 Gay Spark 3, Gay Columbine v.h«i. Fox Terriers (wire). —Dogs, open, (4) K. Cleary’s Clyde Gloaming 1, Mrs J. G. Tennent’s Coleridge Kim 2, Mrs J. A. Broad’s Armagh Weigee Dogs, maiden (4). — Clyde Gloaming 1, Armagh Weigee 3. Bitch, open (3. —G and F. E. Biltcliff’s Weasel of Wairiki 1, J. Braithwaite’s Peggy Illatn 3, 11. Kennedy 'Bitch, maiden (I).— J- Braithwaite’s Bon Ensign 1. Chihuahua, dogs, open (1). — Mrs iM. 11. Mac Gibbon’s Ula Nuts 1. Dogs, maiden (1).— Mrs McGibbon’s Danta Santa Le 1. Bitch, maiden (1). — Mrs McGibbon’s Murella Santa Le 1. Bulldogs, Sealyham Terriers, Scotch Terriers, dogs, open (1). — Mrs J. McLean’s Duart Jock 1. Bitch, maiden (1). — G. and F.E. Bitcliff’s Wairiki Warisht 3. Bitch, puppy (1). — Wairiki Warisht 1. Australian Terriers, dogs, open (1). — D. McKane’s (Reefton) Gold Rose 2. Deerhounds, Pointers, English Setters, dogs, open (1). —J- Steer’s Braeburn Brae 2. Maiden (I).—A. F. Newton 2. Retrievers, dogs, open (1). T. G. Kitchingham’s Kiteh 1. Dogs, maiden (1). — J. Rothwell’s Nine to Six Jimmy 2.

Dogs, junior (1). — Nine to Six Jimmy 2. Puppy (1). — Nine to Six Jimmy 2. Clumber Spaniel, dogs, open (1). — A. B. Spiers’s Beechgrove Boy 2. Dogs, junior (1). — Beechgrove Boy Dogs, maiden (I).— Beechgrove Boy 2. Irish Setter, dogs, open (1). — L. Pain's Dooley 2. Collies (smooth-coated), dogs, opei. (2). — Mrs E. 11. Dense’s Dick 1, D. R. Gibbons’ Karoro Bruce 2. Dogs, maiden (1). — Dick 2. Bitch, open (1). — Mrs E. 11. Dense’a Tess 1. Whippets, dogs, open (1). — J. R. D. Johns’s Laughing Eyes 1, A. B. L Smith’s Young Pepper 2, Mrs Johns s Captain Comedy 3. Bitch, open (1). — J- R. D. Johns’s Fawnctte 1. Bitch, maiden (1). — J. R- D. Jobns’r Lorna Doone 1. Pugs, dogs, open (1). —W. R. Kettle’s Brandy Pug 1. Pekingese, dogs, maiden (1). — Mrs Mac Gibbon’s Wing Santa Le 1. Bitch, open (I).— Mrs Mac Gibbon’s Mimi Sherbourno 1. Pomeranian (under 71b). dogs, open

(1). —R. Hewison’s Little Mint Dropi 1. Dogs, maiden (1). — Little Mint Drop 1. Bitch, open (1). — Mrs Mac Gibbon’s Maisie Santa Le 2. Any Breed Sporting, except Terriers (5). — Don o’ Stour 1, Papanui Guess 2, Beechgrove Boy h.c. Any Breed Toy (1) —Little Mint Drop Non-Sporting Brace, except Toys (2) —Mawhera Bonnie and Guess. Any Breed Terrier (9). —Coleridge Kim 1, Gay Cluny 2, Octave Girl v.h.c. Brace of Terriers (1). —Gay Spark and Gay Columbine v.h.c. Bough-coated Working Sheep Dog or Bitch, open (4). — D. R. Gibbons’ Karoro Teddie 1, N, McQueen’s Mack Grif 3, Mrs J. Schofield’s Coal Creek Snowy v.h.c.

Smooth-coated Working Dog or Bitch open (2) — Karoro Bruce 1, R. J. S. Finn’s Seymour 3. Team of Toys (1). — Mrs MacC.il>bon 3. Brace of Toys (1). — Mrs Mac Gibbon 3. Bearded Dog or Bitch (1). — Mack Grif 2. Non-Sporting Dogs, except Toys (5) —Mawhera Gypsy 1, Mawhera Mack 2, Mawhera Bonnie 3. Collie Club Medals, dogs (6). — J. Smith’s Mawhera Gypsy, 99 points, 1. Bitch (2). — A. H. McKane’s Mawhera Bonnie, 69 points, 1. Best Dog in Show.—R. Hewison’s Pomeranian, Little Mint Drop. Best Bitch in Show — J. R. D. Johns’s Whippet, Fawnette. HORTICULTURE. Six Spikes Gladioli. — Mrs Black (Reefton) 1, Mrs T. Seddon (Grey) 2. Miss C. Wilson (Camerons) 3. Three Spikes Gladioli. — Mrs Black (Reefton) 1, Mrs T. Seddon 2, Mrs W. 1. Kettle (Greymouth) 3. Three Spikes Snapdragon.— Mrs J Mcl.ean (Grey) 1. Six Cactus Dahlias. — Miss Wilson (Kumara) 1, Mrs Topliss (Grey) 2, Mrs R. T. Bush (Grey) 3. Thrie Cactus Dahlias. —■ A. B. Spiers (Kumara) 1, Mrs T. Topliss (Grey) 2, Mrs R. T. Bush (Grey) 3. Three Cactus Dahlias (any variety) —Mrs T. Topliss (Grey) 1. Three Collarette Dahlias.— A. B. Spiers (Kumara) 1, Mrs W. Kettle (Grey) 2. Three Paiony Dahlias. — A. B. Spiers (Kumara) 1, Mrs W. Kettle (Grey) 2. Three Paiony Dahlias (any variety). —Mrs R. T. Bush (Grey) 1, Mrs T. Seddon (Grey) 2, Mrs T. Topliss (Grey) 3. ; Collection of Cut Flowers— Mrs R. T. Bush (Grey) 1, Mrs T. Topliss (Grey) 2, Miss C. Wilson (Camerons) 3, Mrs G. A. Revell (Grey) h.c. The Judge remarked that this was an excellent section. Best Bowl Phlox Drummondi. — Mrs Mrs J. McLean (Grey) 1, Mrs T. Topliss (Grey) 2, Mrs F. M. Shallcrass (Grey) 3, Miss Irene Ryall h.c. Best Arranged Bowl of Flowers.— Miss V. Kettle 1, Mrs R. Harker 2. Collection of Garden Flowers. — Mrs D. Tennent 1, Mrs R. Bush 2. DECORATIONS. Bouquet of Flowers. — Mrs D. Tennent (Grey) 2. Lady’s Spray. — Mrs D. Tennent (Grey) 1, Miss R. Greengrass 2. Gentleman’s Buttonhole. — Miss A. Kettle (Grey) 1. Pot Plant (fern). — Mrs W. Kettle (Grey) 1. Pot Plant- (foliage). — Mrs Mosley (Grey) 1, Mrs W. Kettle (Grey) 2. Decorated Parasol. —- Ruth Greengrass 1. Best Decorated Vehicle (under 14).— R. Greengrass 1. ART AND MISCELLANEOUS. Oil Painting (open). — Miss Kyle (Grey) 1, Sidney Fry (Brunner) 2. Mrs C. Carmine (Grey) 3. Study of Animal Life (oils). —Miss Kyle (Grey) 2. Study of Bird Life (oils) — Miss Kyle (Grey) 2. _ , Painting from Nature. — Mrs C. Carmine 1, Miss Kyle 2. Painting in Water from Nature — Sidney A. Fry (Brunner), Mrs C. Carmine'(Grey) 2. The winner’s was a very fine study, said the judge. Floral Study.— Sidney A. Fry 1, Miss Kyle 2, Mrs Carmine 3. PROTOGRAHPIC. West Coast Landscape with cloud effect. — C. Carmine (Grey) 1, W. Heinz (Grey) 2, M. Sheard (Grey) 3. West Coast Views only (under 18). — Miss G. Grant (Camerons) 1. West Coast Town Scenes (2 photos). W. F. Heinz 1. M. Sheard 2. Farm Scene. — !’■ Bullen 1, M. Sheard Open Subject.— P. Grant 1, W. Heinz 2, P. Grant 3. Marine or Shipping.— P. Grant 1, W. Heinz 2, S. Hall 3. Mr P. Grant was awarded Ring and Inkster’s prize for the most points in this section. PRIMARY SCHOOLS COMPETITION. Freehand Drawing (pencil).— Hazel Yale (Otira) 1, D. Robertson (Grey) 2 Joice Morris (Runanga) 3. Twenty four competitors. Freehand Drawing (under 12). — A. Boyes (Grey) 1, M. Alexander (Camerons) 2. Crayon Drawing (under 12).—1.. Young (Otira) I, !’• Restiaeux (Grey) 2, F. Allot! 3. Crayon Drawing (over 12).—Maisie Mehrtens 1, M. Shannon 2, M. Alexander 3. Map (over 12) “Australia . InWilliams 1, M. Abbott 2, E. Byrne 3. Writing (in ink). — D. Kroening 1, G. Parfitt 2, N. Chalk 3. Map (under 12) “South Island’ .— E. Casey 1, N. Parkinson 2, N. Chalk 3. , Wriitng in Ink (under 12). — Jean Capper 1, T. Anderson 2, D. Kroening 3. .. n Writing in Ink (over 12). —Stafford School 1. E. Morgan 2. Cookery Competitions. Loaf Bread, 21bs (9).— Mrs S. Martin 1, Miss Kyle 2, Mrs J. Steel v.h.c. Brown Loaf (1).— Mrs A. J. Palmer 1. Bermaline Loaf (3). — Mrs Mace 1. Currant. Loaf (5). — Mrs S. Martin 1, Mrs W. Calder 2. Six Buns (3). — Mrs A. McNab 1, Mrs A. J. Palmer 2. Nut Loaf (6).— Mrs Quigley 1, Mrs Shuttle worth 2. Marble Cake (7).—Mrs W. C. Phillips 1, Miss Keating 2, Mrs Shuttleworth 3. Very good class of exhibit. Six Plain Scones (12). — Mrs Cowan

1, Mrs Mace 2, Miss Horan 3. Six Girdle Scones.— Mrs C. 11. Rose 1, Mrs W. Calder 2. Fruit Cake, Rich (9). — Miss Keating 1, Mrs J. Baty 2, Mrs Edwardson Fruit Cake, plain (3). —Miss Keating 1. Airs L. R. Shuttle worth 2. Ginger Cake (5). — Airs J. Horan 1, Mrs W. Calder 2. Seed Cake (7).—Airs C. Fass 1. Airs Hibbs 2. Shortbread (9). — Airs J. Col logon 1, Mrs J. Baty 2, Airs 11. McLauchlan 3, Miss Keating v.h.c. Very good class. Exhibit of I'aftry (4).— Mrs A. McNab 1, Mrs L. <?. Thompson 2. Sponge Roil (4). — Mrs Markley 1 ; Mrs McNab 2, Mrs A. J. Palmer 3. Sponge Sandwich ($1). — Mrs McNab 1, Mrs 11. Carter 2, Miss Keating Plate of Pikelets (4). — Mrs Collogan 1, Mrs Hibbs 2. Plate of Smallgoods (5). — Mrs Shuttleworth 1. Mrs Carter 2. Sponge Cake (5). —Mrs Edwardson 1, Miss Horan 2. Collection of Cookery (3). —Miss j Keating 1, Mrs Thompson 2. Chocolate Sponge (6). — Mrs MeNab I, Miss Keating 2, Mrs Fass v.h.c. SPORTS AND AMUSEMENTS. TROTTING HANDICAP, 1 mile, in harness. J. M. Fairbairn’s Vai Logan J Pippin Allanora 4 Won by three lengths; third two lengths away. JUMPING COMPETITION. 1). Gillander’s (Dunsandel) Captain Murphy” I John Ryan’s (Rotomanu) “Toby” 2 F. Newman’s “Jack” FARMER’S TROT HANDICAP, 1 mile in harness. T. Lalor’s ‘‘Queen’s Ferry” J. Shrives’s “Sedmere” W. Reid’s‘‘Royal Review” Won by a head; third five lengths away. WALK, TROT, AND GALLOP. T. G. Kitchingham’s ‘‘Muriel Star” 1 J. Parkinson’s “Peter” 2 BEST LADY RIDER. Miss R. Buttola (Poerua) 1 ATHLETIC EVENTS. Three Mile Bicycle Race. — 11. Turtil 1, A. Henry 2, P. Duffy 3. Time 8 min 5 sees. 120 Yards Men’s Footrace. — First Heat: 11. Brown 1, C. Lamont 2. Second Heat. —M. Jamieson 1, C. James 2. Final. —Brown 1, Lamont 2. —Time 12 3-5 secs. WHIPPETS. Greymouth Whippet Race, 100 yards: First Heat. — “Capt. Comedy” (17yds) 1; “Laughing Eyes” (19yds) 2. Time Bsees. Second Heat “Cayenne” (14 yds) 1, “Young Pepper” (16yds) 2 Time 8 1-5 sees. Final. — “Cayenne” 1, “Laughing Eyes ’ ’ 2. Whippet Hurdle Race, 100 yards.— First Heat: “Capt. Comedy” (17yd;; 1, “Cayenne” (9yds) 2. Time 9 secs Second Heat: “Fawnette” (scr) 1 “Laughing Eyes” (17yds) 2. Time 9 2-5 secs. Final: “Fawnette” 1. “Laughing Eves” 2. Time 9 2-5 secs.

TRADE EXHIBITS.

Turtill Bros. PAY AS YOU EIDE TERMS. A pleasing feature of Turtill Bros.’ display is the fact that their exhibits in the shape of Douglas Alotor Cycles and Royal Enfield Cycles are of all British make, which even apart from the proven high standard of these m? chines, is a sufficient recommendation in itself. The E.W. Douglas has only been in New Zealand for the past ten months and in that short period has proved such a good proposition that it has headed the list of sales every month by a large majority. This firm, whose enterprise has been well demonstrated by their sales, are again to the fore in arranging a trip on Sunday next for all owners of Douglas motor cycles, a trip it is hoped that will prove the fore-run ner of many such happy outings. Alade in Britain by British workers, the Royal Enfield cycle proves that British manufacture can compete with honours against any other country. A numbei of these cycles are on display at the firm’s exhibit, and are causing a lot of favourable comment. The prices £Ui, compare favourably with any other high grade machine. Prospective buyers of motor cycles and push bikes are strongly recommended to visit the firm’s exhibit, and have a chat with the representative, who will demonstrate their superiority over any other brands.

Wade and Coy. THE “TRIUMPH” SHOP. The old-established firm of Wade and Company still defy competition in the cycle line, and their comprehensive display of “Triumph” motor cycles and push bikes is one of the most attractive lines at the local Show. The Triumph motor cycle and side car, a model 4.94 h.p. (electric model), virtually lives up to its name, the “Triumph”. Guaranteed to go 100 miles to the gallon, and 1800 miles to the gallon of oil, this cycle is surely a bargain at £B7, as satisfied owners can testify. Type Q- • Engine: 4.94 h.p. Triumph, specially tuned, single cylinder, 84x89 ni.m side valves, aluminium piston, Triumph me chanieal lubrication and auxiliary hand pump. Twist, grip handlebar control. Triumph 3-speed gear. Improved friction plate clutch. K.S., all-chain transmission. New pattern Triumph spring forks witfl large fabric friction discs, adjustable. Adjustable sports handlebar; internal expanding brakes front and rear; adjustable footrests. Saddle: Terry Spring No. 2. Grease gun lubrication to fork, hubs, etc., plated exhaust, chain guards, etc., burnished crank case etc, Dunlop 26in x 3.25 cord tyres wired on, is another triumph of tile Triumph firm, and the sales for this model are increasing daily. The Triumph cycle has been in existence since 1885, and from that period has always held a high place in the minds of pushbike owners. The Special Triumph. Frame: 21a, 22in; 21b, 24in; 21c, 2(iin; 28x14 in. wheels; Dunlop cord tyres; Triumph disc, adjusting hubs; 72in gear; Triumph steering lock; roller lev-J er brakes; upturned handlebar; Coven-

try three spires chain; Aliddlemore’s | W93 saddle, 3 coil springs; 7in cranks; I sin. tread; rubber pedals, 4in. Finish:! Black enamel, parts plated, lined ini bronze. Accessories: Tools, toolbag. I oilcan and inflator. Weight 324 lbs. j (approx). Standard Gears: Single speed, 46Txl8T—72in. Three-speed, 46Txl8T—54inx72inx93in. Price £l5 15/-, is perhaps the most popular model, and is always in great demand, when the subject of bikes crops up. Para Rubber Coy. PREMIER RUBBER-WARE FIRAI IN THE~DOMINION. With branches throughout the Dominion, the Para Rubber Company well liv« up to their slogan of being the “Premier Rubber-Ware Firm in the Dornin ion.” One of the most prominent advantages of the Para Rubber Company is the fact that by selling direct to th? user, the Para Rubber Company can offer a superior article to the people at a cost which is to say the least, ex ' traordinarily reasonable. Dairy farm ers throughout New Zealand are all ac qua inted with the standard of the Para Rubber Company’s rubber milking requisites, and they acknowledge these articles as without peer throughout the Dominion, as they also acknowledge their gum boots to give better service than any other brand upon the market. At their exhibit at the A. and I . Show the Para Rubber Company are displaying inflations and rubber-ware for twenty different makes of milking mai chines. For the motor car owner, the Para Company’s rubber tyres have proved themselves without equal in the Dominion, and their bike tyres are universally known as “the best”. Men’s waterproof coats at 37/6 are in great demand, and have stood the test of all weathers. For garden hose, gas tubing, rubber matting, hospital sheeting, air pillows and air beds, the Para Rubber Company stand alone, their hospital requisites being used in all the leading hospitals of N.Z. The Para Rubber Company also caters for the feminine element in the shape of bathing caps, afternoon tea aprons, from 6/6 to 9/6, goloshes, rubber household gloves, sink and bath plugs, jam rings, and hot water bottles for the winter evenings and the invalid’s room. The Para Rubber Company are also displaying a full line of mechanical rubber goods, and belting, etc.

James and Yorwarth. FEATURING THE HARLEY-DAVID-SON. “Good wine needs no bush,” ami similarly the performances of the Har-ley-Davidson motor-cycles speak for themselves. At last Saturday’s Canter bury hill climbing contests, three of the classes—lightweight, middleweight, am! unlimited —were won by a lightweight Ha rley- Davidson. Speed.— The Harley won the New Zealand heavyweight championship at Feilding last April, gaining Ist, 2nd, 3rd places. O.H.V. Harley single beat all other machines of similar power in recent South Island Alotor Races, after starting from scratch—conceding starts to all. Percy Coleman, New Zealand’s (’hampion, rides a Harley. Hill-Climbing.— Last Ashburton Hill (’limb Harley Single scooped the pool. Gained Ist, 2nd. 3rd places, and made fastest climb of the day, irrespective of h.p. Beat all the 9 h.p. twins. For years in succession, the Harley has won the Cashmere Hill climb. Reliability Trials.— Can you beat (his? Harley-Davidson sole whiner of North Island Reliability Trial, ami won gold medal awarded. South Island Reliability Trial. Harley Ist, 2nd, 3rd, 4th sth in .side car class. 2f Harley Single first in solo class, defeating machines of up to 10 h.]>. Tiesides the Harley-Davidson, the above firm are exhibiting the RudgeWhitworth, “Britain’s Best Cycle.” a genuine factory built British machine, at a figure within the reach of everyone, and the well-known Firestone brand motor cycle tyres, perhaps the most popular brand of tyres throughout the Dominion. This tyre has stood the test of time, and is used by all the leading cyclists in New Zealand.

Vale and Coy. AN INTERESTING EXHIBIT. Housewives would do well to p:>y a visit to the A. mid I’. Show, if only to view the labour-saving devices for the home, which is a special feature of Vale and Coy.’s exhibit. The buiden sr.nl drudgery of the old style coal fire is dispersed as with a fairy wand by Vale’s “Magic” Water Heater, mid besides the labour saved, a saving is effected of several pounds, mid to the point is the fact that it is N.Z. made. The Premier Pumice Coppers (the silmit servant) combine utility with a pleasing appearance, and occupy a minimum of space. The pumice is non-eenducting mid the copper gets the maximum re nit from the gas consumed: the coppers

will last a lifttime, mid mi addition:! advantage over the old iron cupper is that they do not rust or deteriorate. Prices for the coppers range from £7 to £lO/15/-. With the Vale Chip Water Heater, hot water emi be obtained in five minutes. This heater will be found especially beneficial for farmers, both in the bathroom and dairy, where hot water is always needed for washing milk cans, etc. Vale and Co. are also specialists in electric cylinders, coppersmithing, sheet metal working, heating, engineering, galvanised baths, installing brick chimneys, mid wash-tubs for the housewife. MASTERTON SHOW. MASTERTON; February 11. Masterton Show concluded to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The championships resulted as follows: —Jumping—J. Shaw's Rita 1, Miss I. Rutherford’s Kitty Maehree 2, 11. Flaird's Hailstorm 3. Champion Hack—H. M. Campbell’s The Coulin 1. Miss Molly Donnelly’s Materika 2. Champion Pony—Miss R. latliam Tom Thumb L Miss B. Bcetbnni' Smooger 2. Champion Pony lumping —E. Ryan's Miss Flirt 1, H. Blunden’s The 'Wet 2. Champion Greyhound—J. Devine’s Forward Lass. N.S.W WOOL PRODUCTION. SYDNYY, Yebruarv 16. Thr Government tatistic.isn estimates

Hu vol dip of New South Wales for l*'J6 .-•razon equal <o 4 ’.600,0001b3. of wool, an increase of nearly 25 per cent greater than any hitherto recorded. The number of sheep 7n the Stats at the end of 1926 was 54.630,000, an increase of 6.760.000 compared with the previous vea r and was the greatest to a’ »iince 1*44.