PAEROA’S ANNUAL SHOW

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4504, 15 December 1922, Page 2 (Supplement)

PAEROA’S ANNUAL SHOW

HAURAKI A. & P. ASSOCIATION. RECORD PEOPLE’S DAY. HORSE EVENTS A FEATURE. Fine Display of Thoroughbreds. Superb Cattle Exhibits.

The Hauraki Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s 24th .annual show, held on the Paerpa Domain on Wednesday .and yesterday ,was favoured with typical summer weather. Yesterday (People’s Day) was characterised by a record public attendance. It w.as mairked, too, by a certain liife of its own, which may be regarded as a sign of the times and. which gives an added significance to the importance of the show. There appeared to be a revival of confidence, and a more cheerful tone seemed to prevail among the farming community. The general character of the show reflected the feeling that the producers realised that conditions are definitely improving. No doubt the extraordinarily favourable season enjoyed throughout the Hauraki Plains and Thames Valley contributed somewhat to the success of the fixture. For all classes . of farmers' it is, indeed, a great season, and it is evidenced in the greenness of the pastures, the marvellous growth Of grass, th!e ihealthy-looking dairy herds, and -the l,arge increases in the outputs of the various butter and cheese factories' in the district.

This year's show was remarkable in many respects. The horse entries were .a- marvellous record fop* the association. the figures showing nearly a hundred per cent, increase on those Of last year. The quality, too, was there, and neVQi’ before have the Paeroa show patrons witnessed such a remarkable display of horseflesh. The thoroughbreds were a particularly fine lot, the judge being very enthuiastic over'some of the animals. The entries in most,of the cattle classes were disappointing, but the beasts displayed were of exceptional quality and many of htem were considered to be abte to hold theirj own with any-, thing .in New Zealand; in fact, Mr Parkinson, the Friesian judge, estimated that the Piri Land Company’s bull Bainfleld Netherland King Pon‘tiac was the best in New Zealand. After all, quality counts for. more than quantity, but ® more exhibits would have created more interest OPENING DAY. The general public seldom shows any particlar Interest in the opening day, and those who attended the show on Wednesday were mostly those directly concerned in the results of the judging. However, apart from, the exhibitors there were .a few hundred people present, most interest being displayed in the horse events and fc’ide-t'hows. As the day was hot, with! a merciless sun shining from a cloudless sky, the refreshment booths were well patronised. ; PEOPLE’S' DAY. Long before midday yesterday (People’s Day) the large numbers arriving made it evident that by the afternoon there would be a record attendance, which was eventually estimated at over 2000. Those whp arrived in the morning were mostly farmers from the outdistricts who were making a whole day of it and had lunch on the ground. The day was not quite as hot in the grounds as the previous one. The Sky .was overcast, thus the merciless sunshine of the day before was absent. It was, however, real summen weather, and the ladies were attired as the weather conditions demanded, the variety- of dainty shades blending harmoniously 'with the verdancy of the enclosure and the conspicuous' white tents of the booths and sideshows.

The penned cattle did not appear to hold any attraction for the ordinary individual, the majority appearing to be contented to watch the horse jumping events or idly amuse themselves by watching the antics and listening to the loudly-voiced declarations of the showmen. Those imbued with the gambling instinct tried their luck at throwing cane quoits in an endeavour to win some small article, most of those not. used to this sort of recreation finding out exactly how hard it was to get the quoits- completely round the desired article. The Jumping events occupied the greater part, of the afternoon, a large number waiting until the finish. THE GRAND PARADE.

■ More than usuall interest was displayed in the grand parade, as the fame of many of the prize winners had been widespread. Punctually at 1.30 all the prizewinners were lined up ready to parade the ring. The 'cattle, witli the Jerseys in the lead, came first, followed by the Shorthorns, with the Friesians next. The horse drawn vehicles followed the cattle, with the hacks and ponies bringing up the rear. The parade took up nearly the whole of the ring, the line of cattle allone extending more than halfway round the enclosure. It was truly a magnificent sight. The best animals in the show, some of them being among the best of their; class in New Zealand, were led by their proud owners and piroud owner’s friends. The animals’, with their red, blue, or yellow ribbons round their necks, walked with a proud dignity, appearing to fully appreciate the importance of the occasion. There were two exceptions to this well-behaved lot of cattle. One little Jersey beifer calf showed its bad temper, and was for a time very ill-mannered and unruly. Its youthful attendant was unable to hold it, and eventually it took

two other “ youngsters to control the unruly animal. They paraded the v > holding tightly to the halter, the other hanging on to the tail, and occasionally administering punishment. Another heifer, a Friesian, did hot take the affair too seriously, and was a bit hot-tempered, though it did not get out of control. Altogether 91 animals participated in the grand parade, and were made up as follows: Jerseys 26, Shorthorns 12, Friesian's 9, horses 44. There were also 13 vehicles. Some ofl the participating animals wore a number of ribbons, one wearing as many as seven. THE LACK OF SHELTER. This year’s show again illustrates the need far shelter for both the stock and the humans'. One and all, the judges and the stewards, the public and the owners, were complaining of the almost intolerable heat. The cattle, unable to express their views upon the matter, showed their discomfort by basking exhaustedly, often with .their tongues hanging out. It was particularly hot on the concrete, where most of the judging was' carried out. The matter of providing shelter is one that the show committee should undoubtedly take into consideration, as .without" shelter of some description highly-priced animals will not be shown and the public will not stand in the almost unbearable glare of the sun. , THE SHOW ARRANGEMENTS. Though resources' and conditions may be favourable, no show can be a success unless it is properly organised and capably supervised. In this respect the Hauraki A. and P. Association is’ extremely fortunate 'in having a hard working and capable committee led by Mr W. F. Johnstone, president. In Mr Edwin Edwards the association has a most efficient secreta|ry, untiring in his efforts, and on both days arrangements went off without a hitch. To the stewards, also, no small degree of praise is due, the main responsibilities in this respect, devolving on Mr J. Hamilton' (chief cattle steward) and Mtr W. Marsh (chief horse steward). Not only do the exhibitors, bu.t the judges also, speak highly of the efficient, prompt, and courteous manner in which all stewards carried out their several duties. SIDE-SHOWS. There were in all 13 booths, which included trade exhibits a,nd sideshows;, the majority being side-shows', which were of a more or less interesting nature. One exhibited Mr Dave Pretty, the world’s champion axeman, another a menagerie, while another advertised, per medium of by no means inaudible voices, a thrilling buck-jumping exhibition. There were also toy stalls, games of throwing cane quoits, and refreshment and lolly booths. By the number of people who crowded round these particular stands and tents these men should- show quite a good margin of profit. ' THE LADIES. Working quietly, and away from the view pf the public, the ladies connected with the show had charge of a very essential department, that of providing luncheon for judges, officials, and exhibitors. It wa® a firstclass lunch that was' daintily served in the Centenary Hall each day, and no praise is too great for that willing band of workers led by Mesdames W. F. Johnstone and E. Edwar.ds.

AMONG THE CATTLE PENS. SOME RARE QUALITY. One would expect to find in a country so adapted for dairying numerous’ entries and exceptionally keen competition, but this was not generally so in the cattle classes at this year’s show. There is, perhaps, some excuse for the majority of the small farmers in the district, as this is an exceptionally busy time of the year and the settlers just starting in a small way cannot spare the time which the exhibiting of show cattle entails. Despite the paucity of numbers, this deficiency was more than compensated by the especially fine class of animal on exhibition. The show was a (record in this respect, and never before has there been such fine quality penned in an agricultural, show at Paeroa. Another outstanding feature was the success of the younger breeders, who alre to be congratulated in reversing many of last year’s decisions against their much older and more experienced rivals. Prominent among these successful! younger men are Messrs K. Dean and J. lirwin. both of Paeroa, who exhibited some fine pedigree Jersey stock. They had not been very large exhibitors before. Last year they entered some young stock, and this year, with the animals more matured, they were successful in several classes. Prominent among the new exhibitors is the Piri Land Company, which introduced some highly bred animals, one at least of which; is said to be the best of its dials' in New Zealand. This is the pedigree Friesian bull Bainfleld Netherland King Pontiac. Among the large exhibitors, who fail-

ed to enter this year are Mr J. H. Wilson, of Matamata, and MJr B. J>. Coldicutt, of Netherton. These two gentlemen took a large proportion of the prizes last year. FAT CATTLE. The entries of fat cattle this year were practically nil, there being only two animals entered. Those were both from the same exhibitor, Mr W. H. WightMr T. Martin, Of Rototuna, who was judge in this section, expressed great surprise at there being only two entries. He had expected that there would have been a large number on show. With all the country at the back of Paeroa, though he knew it was engaged mostly in’ dairying, he thought there would be a lot of beef. He said that the two exhibits were very nice animals. DAIRY SHORTHORNS. Mi- Martin was judge in the Dairy Shorthorn class also, and he remarked on the very nice cattle he had seen in this section. Mr Lye, of Hamilton, had the best of these animals. He particularly liked Mr Lye’s pedigree cow, Newstead Molly, which was in milk, and when milked out yesterday morning overflowed a threegallon bucket. The same breeder’s two-year-old heifer, Newstead Elsie, was also a very good animal, while his heifer calf, Newstead Gipsy, was a fine show beast. The judge also thought that Mr Harms’ bull. Dominion Despatch of Ruakura, which was awarded the championship, was a fine bull and would take a Ipt of beating anywhere. The Jerseys, continued Mr Martin, were the main feature Of the show, but the Shorthorns were exceptionally good, and would compare favourably with anything in any show. Under the circumstances, the association had carried on very well, and it could not improve on the classes. There was one point where ah improvement could be effected, and that was in obtaining more .exhibits. It was not fair to the judge or to the public when there was only one entry in a class. "It’s competition they want,” he concluded. THE JERSEYS. It is generally admitted that the cows from Jersey Island under proper treatment in a suitable locality are the best from a commercial standpoint. The fine display of Jersey cattle at this year’s show was one of the features as far as quality goes.

The most noticeable event in this class was the defeat of last year’s champion, Mr A. Smith’s Ruth’s Lord Twylish, by Mr P. R. Henry’? Belvedere Duke’s Thistle. Mr Henry’s exhibit was this year awarded the championship. THE FRIESIANS.

The Friesians were riot .a big class this year,.but what there was, was good in quality. The stock was good enough, said the judge, Mr J. H. Parkinson, of Devonport, but there was no competition. The grade stock was first-class, and as good n.s could be expected to be seen anywhere; in fact, he had not seen better. He was particularly pleased at the interest the boys, tpok in the stock. He had never seen the children take such interest anywhere else where he had judged. The affairs were run in a businesslike manner, continued Mr Parkinson, and there had been no hitches. r THE MILCH STOCK.

There were good entries of milch stock, and the judge said there were some splendid animals. The class for house cows was a good one, and the winner, Mr Crosby’s Bessie, was a splendid type. The class for dairy cows not in .the pedigree classes was particularly good, and there was very little to choose between the animals. The entries o,f heifers were as good as he had seen anywhere. THE SHEEP. As Paeroa is not a sheep district the entries in this section were not very large, but the judge, Mr Martin, •said that, those entered were a good lot and very creditable. THE HORSES. VERY LARGE ENTRIES. With the exceptionally large entries in horse events' there was some very keen competition. The quality, especially among the thoroughbreds, was particularly high. The jumping yesterday attract'’ - 1 • great deal of attention from 1 e crowd. L.j DRAUGHTS. Mr Malcolm, who judged the draught horses, Icommented on the good quality, Mi; McConnoehie’s exhibit, which won the one ton class, being an animal which could win anywhere. The light spring cart horses were also good, and he made a, similar comment regarding those in the light spring cart classes. THE PONIES. /The ponies, said Mr T. A. Dunlop, the judge in this section, were very creditable in all. classes. In the class for pony stalllions Shetlands should be in a class of their own, as this breed cannot compete against other classes. THE THOROUGHBREDS. Some exceptionally fine horses were seen in this class. The judge, Mr, .!• C. Potts, of Pirongia, commenting on the yearlings, said that the winner, Mr S. J. McKay’s, by Archiestown, was a particularly fine yearling. The second horse, J. Cavanagh’s Night Patrol was also a fine animal. The whole class was good. In the class for the mare or gelding, any age, the winner, H. Spinks’ Miss Egypt, was, in the judge’s opinion, a beautiful type of thoroughbred, and fit to show or race in any competition. THE JUMPING. The jumping, as usual, was pif a high order, and often brought rounds of applause from the onlookers. The Dominion Hunter class, said the judge (Mr Potts), was extremely good, and far ahead of that which he saw at the Hastings Show. The amateur jumping was, however, rather disappointing, there being a great, deal of room for improvement. The champion hunter, Mr Clarkih’s Wowser, was a very consistent jumper with a good constitution.

OFFICERS. Patron, Mr J. A. Reid. President, Mr W. F. Johnstone. Vice-presidents, Messrs J. Hamilton, B. E. Veale, and J. Munro. Deputy-chairman, Mr J. Hamilton. Chief Stewards : Cattle, Mr J. Hamilton. Horses, Mr W. Marsh. Steward;: Light horses, Messrs E. P. Fathers and Eugene 1 Shaw; draughts, Messrs’ A- Tattersail and T. P. Vuglair; cattle, Messrs Findlay, Stembridge, Munro, j. Morrison, R Stock (senr.), F. S. Budd, F. Hubbard, P. R, Hubbard, T. Buckley, Edward Shaw. Call Stewards, Messrs N. Beattie and H. Tharp. Amateur Judging Competition, Mr W. J. Byrne. Weightcomputing Competition, Messrs V. Young, R. Phillips, and W. H. Wight. Gates, Mr J. W. Silcock. Parade, Messrs J. Hamilton, W. Marsh, and J. W. Silcock. Entertainment Stewards, Messrs J. A. Reid and E. W. Porritt. General Committee : Messrs G. Buchanan, N. Beattie, J. P. Findlay, E. P. Fathers, H. Hare, P. R. Hubbard, W. Marsh, W. D. Nicholas, E. W. Porritt, C. Stembridge, R. Stock (senr.), R. Stock (jun'r.), J. W. Silcock, Eugene Shaw, A. J. Andrews, W. JByrne, F. S._ Budd, L. E. Cassrels, B. J. Coldicutt, E. Chester, J. K. Dean, B Dunlop, A. E. Fielder B. Gwilliam, J. L. Hanna, F. C. Hubbard, W. J. Hall, J. Irwin, D. Leach, W. K. McLean, J. Morrison, H. Poland, A. RRobinson. A. Steedman, G. Vowles, T. P. Vuglar, D. McWatters, G. A. Wilsbn. Land and Finance Committe, Messrs W. F. Johnstone, E. W. Porritt, E. P. Fathers, J. A. Reid. Auditor, Mr J. Pickworth. Secretary and Treasurer, Mr Edwin Edwards. JUDGES. Horses. —Draught, Mr Malcolm ; Ponies’, Mr T. A. Dunlop; Light and Hunters, Mr J. C. Potts, Pirongia. Cattle. —Shorthorns and Fat Stock, Mr T. Martin, Rototuna; Friesians, Mr Jas. H. Parkinson, Devonport; Jerseys, Mr R. F. Wilkinson, Pukekohe; Amateur Judging, Mr R. F. Wilkinson, Pukekohe. SHEEP.—Mr T. Martin, Rototuna. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS. The following is the list of championships and special awards: CATTLE. Pedigree Shorthorns. Bull.—J. H. Carter’s Homestead Lord Summerton. Cow.—J. H. Carter’s Homestead Blanch 11. Milking Shorthorns. Bull. —J. Harms’ Despatch of RuakuTa. Jerseys. Bull.—P. R. Henry’s Belvedere Duke’s Thistle. Cow. —G. Buchanan’.s Princess Daisy. Pedigree Friesians. Bull.—Piri Land Company’s Bainfield Netherland King Pontiac. Champion Dairy Cow. • W. J. Hall’s Biriar Chase. Captain Hubbard Shiel|d. Captain Hubbard Memorial Shield, for groups' of pedigree cattle (pedigree Jerseys).—W. J. Hall’s 1, G. Buchanan’s group by Charm’s Lord 2. HORSES. Pony.—R. Burke’s Rita. Harness Horse.—R. H. Townsend’s Nancy. Hack. —A Fisher’s* Tui. Hunter. —T. Clarkin’s Wowser.Draught.—H. Thbrp’s Bob. Thoroughbred.—H. Spinks’ Miss Egypt. AMATEUR JUDGING. F. C. Hubbard (89y 2 ) 1„ F. S. Vealo (86) 2, P. R. Hubbard (83) 3. FIRST DAY. SHEEP. . Three fat wethers, most money value (shorn) : W. H. Wight’s 1 .and 2. Three fat wethers, most, suitable for freezing purposes (shorn) : W. H. Wight’s’, 1 ; W. Alley’s, 2 : P. R. Hubbard’s, 3, Three ewes, most money value (shorn) : W. H. Wight’s, 1; P. R. Hubbard’s, 2. Three fat ewes, most suitable for freezing purposes (shorn) : W. H. Wight’s, 1 ; P. R. Hubbard’s', 2 ; W. H. Wight’s, 3. Three fat lambs, most money value: r. R. Hubbard’s, 1; J. Walls’. 2 ; P. R. Hubbard’s,, Three fat lambs, most? suitable for freezing purposes: P. R. Hubbard’s, 1 and 2; J. Walls’, 3. CATTLE. Pedigree l Shorthorns. Bull, calved since July 1, 1920. —J. H. Carter’s Homestead Lord Summerton, 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1921.—J. H. Carter’s Homestead Lord Summerton, 1 ; S. Lye’s Newstead Jock, 2. Bull, any age.—S. Lye’s Orakau Legislator, 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921. — J. H. Carter’s Homestead Blanch, 1. Pedigncse Milking Shorthorns. Bull, calved since July 1, 1920. —J. Harms’ Dominion Despatch of Rua- - kura, 1; J. H. Carter’s Homestead Lord Summerton, 2 ; G. A. Wilson’s Newstead’s Choice, 3. Bull, calves since July 1. 1921. —J. H. Carter’s 1 Newstead Lord Summerton, 1; J. Harms’ Belmont Major, 2; S. Lye’s Newstead Jock, 3. Pedigrcie Jerseys. Bull, calved since July 1, 1920. —J. Irwins’ Storm Signal, 1; G. Buchanan’s Golden Signor, 2; E. J. Walters’ Grafton Royal, 3. Bull, calved since July 1, 1921. —K. Dean’s Princess Violet’s Victory, 1; B. Veale’s Tirohia, Beau, 2; W. J. Hall’s Silverlea Knight, 3. Bull, any age.—P. R. Henry’s Belvedere Duke’s Thistle, 1; W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Draconis, 2; G. Buchanan’s Charm’s Golden Lad, 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921. — B. Veale’s Tirohia Symbol, 1; B. Veale’s Tirohia Briar Leaf, 2; G. Buchanan’s Imperial Golden Lass, 3 ; W. J. Hall's Orange Dale’s Princess, c. Cow, any age, visibly in calf. —G. Buchanan’s Princess Daisy, 1; B. Veale’s Cambridge Sweet- Briar, 2. Grade Jerseys. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921. — Mrs A. M. Pennell’s Duchess, 1; K. Dean’s Pet, 2; M. Crimmins’ Beauford, 3.

Pedigree Friesians. Bull, calved since July 1, 1920.—W. McKee’s Know Not Cplantha Van Lee, 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1921. — Piri Land Company’s Bainfield Netherland King Pontiac, 1. Bull, any age.—Piri Land Company’s Bainfleld Netherland King Pontiac, 1; W. McKee’s Johann Van Lee. 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921. — Piri Land Company’s Totar.a Park Polka, 1. Grade Friesians. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921. — D. G. McKee's Choice, 1. Pedigree Milking Shorthorns. Bull, any .age—J. Harms’ Dominion Despatch of Ruakura 1, S. Lye’s Newstead Comet. 2, S'. Lye’s Orakau Legislator 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921. — S. Lye’s Newstead Myra 1, J. Harms’ Belmont Evelyn 2, G. A. Wilson’s by Homestead Tom l —Wirihana HI. 3. Cow, any age, visibly forward in calf. —S. Lye’s Newstead Beauty 1. MILCH STOCK. Two heifers, suitable for dairying purposes, calved since July 1, 1921. B. Veale’s' Tirohia Briar Leaf and Tirohia Symbol 1, M. Crimmins’ Beauford and Eurythmic 2. Heifer, any breed, forward in calf. —Short Bros’. Whitefoot 1. Dairy cow, any age, visibly forward in calf.—G. Buchanan’s Creamery Lass 1, V. Vuglar's Myra 2, B. E. Veale’s Cambridge Sweet Briar 3.

FAT CATTLE. Cow or heifer of most money value. —-W. H. Wight’s 1 and 2. HORSES. Draught?. Draught gelding, any age.—S. McConnochie’s Captain 1, Short Bros’. Prince 2. Draught foal. —H. R. Thorp’s mare 1. Draught mare, any age, in foal or foal at foot.—H. R. Thorp’s 1Draught mare (dry).—S. W. Bagnall’s 1, S. McConnochie’s Jean 2. Pair medium draughts.—S. McConnochie’s Dolly and Jean 1, D. Maloney’s 2. Special Lighit Dijauight Class. Spring cart horse,’mare or "gelding, one ton. —S. McConnochie’s Captain 1, S. W. Bagnall’s 2. Spring cart horse, mare or gelding, up to half ton.—D. Maloney’s Bob 1, K. Dean’s Dolly 2, W. F. Johnstone’s Flora 3. Thoroughbreds. Special thoroughbred class (pjrize O’Rourke Memorial Cup and £25 cash).-VS. C. McKay’s, byAJrchiestown 1, J. Cavanagh’s Night Patrol 2, P. Corbett’s colt 3. •’ Brood mare, any age.—S. C. McKay’s Lillybank 1. Two-year-old.—H. Spinks’ Miss Egypt 1. Mare or gelding, . any age.—H. Spinks’ Miss Egypt 1, Mrs E. Shaw’s Silver Bonus 1 2. The judge said the winner was a beautiful type of thoroughbred. 3 Yearling, foaled since August 1, 1921—5. C. McKay’s, by Archiestowa 1, J. Cavanagh’s Night. Patrol 2, P. Corbett's colt 3. Roadsters. Stallion, any age.—R. Stewart’s Roto-Manuka 1. Colt, gelding, or filly, foaled since August 1, 1921. —T. A. Buckley’s Silver. Lining 2. (No first.) Special light Draught Class. Pair light spring waggon horses — S. McConnochie’s' Jean 1, D. Maloney’s Bob 2. Tradesman’s turnout. —S. McConnochie’s Captain and Dolly 1, S. McConnochie’s Jean 2, D. Moloney’s Bob 3. Horse, mare or gelding, suitable for farm work, riding, driving or ploughing—D. Moloney’s Bob 1, W. F. Johnstone’s Flora 2, K. Dean’s Dolly 3. Harness HoHsjes. Light horse, for combined riding and driving.—R. H. Townsend’s Nancy 1, T. A. Dunlop’s Albert. 2, R. Burke’s Ruby 3. Buggy horse, mare or gelding, not above 15.2 hands.—R. H. Townsend's Nancy 1, R. Burke’s Ruby 2, K. Daily's Lucy 3. Buggy horse, mare or gelding, over 15.2 hands.—H. J. Hyde’s Tenley 1, J. Banks’ Rangi 2. Farmer’s turnout. —R. H. Townsend’s Nancy 1, K. Daily’s Lucy 2, RBurke’s' Ruby 3.

SECOND DAY. CATTLE. Pedigree Shorthorns;. Group of Pedigree. Milking Shorthorns.—S. Lye’s group 1, G. A. Wilson’s group 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1920. — J. H. Carter’s Homestead Blanch IT 1. Pedigree Mlljkiihg Cow, any age.—S. Lye’s Newsteafl Molly 1, G. A. Wilson’s Wirihana 2, J. H. Carter’s Homestead Bell II 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1920. — S. Lye’s Newstead’s Elsie 1, G. A. Wilson’s Wirihana 17th 8. Bull calf, calved since July, 1922. — S. Lye’s Newstead Crescent 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1922. — S. Lye’s Newstead Gipsy 1. Grade Shorthorns. Cow. any age.—L. E. Cassrels’ Tiny 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1920.— D. McK.-.e’s Pansy 1. Best type dairy Shorthorn, in milk. —L. E. Cassrels’ 1 and 2. Pedigree Jerseys. Group Pedigree Jersey cattle.—W. J. Ifoll s group 1, G. Buchanan's group by Charm’s Lord 2. Cow, any age.—W. J. Hall’s Marble Chase 1, W. J. Hall’s Briar Chase 2, G. Buchanan's Charm’s Lard Fancy 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1920.— B. Veale’s Tirohia Shining Star 1, K. Dean’f Maureaena Star 2, G. Buchanan’s Signor’s Fancy 3. Cow or heifer in milk, calved since July 1, 1919—W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Olga 1, B. Veale’s Silver Bena 2, J. Irwin’s Mauriaena Marjoram 3. Bull calf, calved since July 1, 1922. —W. Muir’s Bully Hearn 1, T. A. Buckley’s Signor’s Boy 2, J. Irwin’s 3. Heifer calf, calved since July 1, 1922— J. Irwin’s 1, M. Crimmins' 2. Grade Jerseys Cow, any age.—H. J. Harris’ Faudirine 1, M. Crimmins’ Don Patch 2.

Heifer, calved since July 1, 1920'. — J. Irwin’s Polly 1, F. S. Veale’s Lady Betty 2, J. Irwin’s Dot 3. Pedigree Fresians. Bull calf, calved since July 1, 1922. —Piri I.and Company’s !• Heifer calf, calved since July 1, 1922. —Piri Land Company’s 1. Grade FrieSians. Cow, any age.—K. Dean’s Beauty 1, L. E. Cassrels’ Mary Pickford 2. Grade Ayrslifres. Cow, any age.—L. E. Cassrels’ Star Milch Stock. Champion Dairy Cow, open to any breed, in actual milk. —.W J. Hall’s Briar Chase 1, G. Buchanan’s 2, SLye’s Newstead Molly 3. House cow, in milk, owned by exhibitor ,not a farmer.—C. Ck’psby’s Bessie 1, Bricky Budd’s Topsy 2, F. W. Robertson’s Molly 3. Dairy cow, not. entered in Pedigree classes.—H. J. Harris’ Faudrine 1, L. E. Cassjrels’ Orange 2, J. Roache’s Wittie 3 Heifer, any breed, in milk.—G. Buchanan’s 1, B. B. Veale’s Shining Star 2, B. E. Veale’s Lady Betty 3. Calves. Four calves, hand fed, calved since July 1, 1922. —L. E. Cassrels’ 1. Hand reared grade calf, any breed, calved since July 1, 1922. —F. W. Robertson’s 1, G. McKee’s Joyce 2, Connie Silcock’s Pansy 3. Hand reared pedigree calf, any breed, calved . since July 1, 1922. — Piri Land Company's 1 and 2, W. Muilr’s Bully Hearn 3.

HORSES. Ponies. Pv .y stallion, not above 13 hands. —E. J. Walters’ Rakenora 1, J; Pennell’s Silver King 2, W. Osborne’s Ginger Mick 3. Mare in foal Or, foal at foot, not above 13 hands.—W. Osborne’s Ting 1Pony, not above 14 .hands and over 13, ridden by boy or girl.—Miss F. O’Connor’s Prince 1, H. Vesper's Molly 2, Lewis James’ Toby 3. Pony, not above 13 hands and over 12, iridden by boy or girl.—G. A. Wilson’s Rona 1, Geo. Goodfellow's Bobby 2. Pony, not above 12 hands, ridden by boy or girl.—R. Burke’s Rita 1, W. Osborne’s Ting 2. Pony, not above 14.2 hands, in wheeled conveyance,—Miss' Burke’s Lassie 1, W. Eastwood’s Tot 2, Lewis James’ Toby 3. Pony, over 12 and under 13 hands, in harness and driven by boy or gi|rl. —G. A. WilsOn’s Rona 1, V. McCon-' nochie’s 2. Pony, not above 112 hands, in harness.—R. Burke’s Rita 1, V. McConnechie’s'- 2. School pony, ridden by boy or. girl. —R. Burke’s Rita 1. J. Irwin’s Bluebell 2, W. Eastwood's Tot and Jimmy Silcock’s Tommy 3. 'Lady’s hack, ridden by lady.—A. Fisher's Tui 1, R. H. Townsend’s Rbc-' ket. 2, Miss A. Kelso’s! 3. Lady’s hack, not above 15.3. —A. Fisher’s' Tui 1, R. H. Townsend’s Rocket. 2, Miss A. Kelso’s 3. Walking hack.: —R. Burke’s Vicello 1, Miss A. Kelso’s 2 and 3. Horse, mare or gelding, suitable for mounted rifles, 14.2 to 15.2 hands. — R. Burke’s Ruby. 1, H. Manuel’s Fluke 2, R. H. Deneize’s Agliyle Dere 3. Weight-carrying hack, up to 15 stone. —R. H. Townsend’s Perfection 1, A. John’s Victory 2, R. Burke’s Ruby 3.

Hack up to 13 stone.—Miss A. Kelso’s 1, A. John’s Victory 2, R. Burke’s Ruby 3.

Hack up to 12 stone, not previously won first prize in an A. and P. Show. —R. Burke’s Ruby 1, R. H. Deneize’s Aghyle Dere 2, Geo. Goodfellow’s Nonsense 3. Hack up to 11 stone. —A. Fisher’s Tui 1, R. H. Townsend’s Rocket 2, H. Manuel’s Fluke 3 Cob, hot above 15 hands.—R. H. Deneize’s Aghyle Dere 1, H. Manuel’s Fluke 3. Champion hack.— A, FisheT’s Tui. Hamess Horses. Trotting horse, mare or gelding, in harness.—R. H. Townsend’s Nancy 1, R. Stewart’s Roto-manuka 2, H. J. Hyde’s Tenley 3. Driving competition.—Miss McMillan 1, Mrs Eastwood 2, W. Eastwood 3. . JUMPING AND RIDING. Maiden hunter, over, (hunting fences, for horses that have never won a jumping competition in a show ring: gentlemen riders only.—M. McDnteer’s Wrangle 1, T. Gillard’s Doctor 2, Lewis James’ Cheerio 3. Dominion Hunter.—T. Clarkin’s (jurir.) Wowser 1, R. H. Townsend’s Perfection 2, A. Fisher’s Tui 3. _ Heavyweight hunter. —T. Clarkin’s (ijunr.) Wowser 1, R. H. Townsend's Perfection 2, Maurice CJrimmins’ Leafield 3.

Lightweight hunter. — A. Fisher’s Tui 1, R. H. Townsend’s Rocket 2, W. N. Sweeney’s Silver King 3. Lady’s hunter (lady riders only).— A. Fisher’s Tui (ridden by Miss Adams) 1, R. H. Townsend’s Perfection (Miss McMillan) 2, Miss A. Kelso’s (Miss Adams) 3. Bareback ridcji’, over hunting fence, —Maurice Crimmins 1, C. Clarkin 2, J. O’Carroll 3. l ady rider (astride) —Miss McMillan 1, Miss Edna McEnteer 2, Miss F. O’Connor 3. Lady rider (Ovar jumps).—Miss McMillan 1, Miss Edna McEnteer 2, Miss D. McEnteer 3. Champion hunter, open.—T. Clarkin’s (junr:) Wowser 1, R. H. Townsend's Perfection 2, Miss A. Kelso’; Laddie 3. Boy rider, not over 17 years.—J. O’Carroll 1, Fred Goodfellow 2, S. Gosper 3. Boy rider, not over 16 years.—J. O'Carroll 1, Harford 2, 3. King 3. Giirl lider, under 16 years.—'Miss Harford 1, Connie Silcock 2, Shirley Ogflen 3. Boy rider, 16 to 20 years, who has never won a prjze over jumps since he attained the age of 15 years—R. King 1, L. Burke 2, S. Gdsper 3. Girl rider, 15 to 20 years, who has never won a prize over jumps.—Miss Harford 1, Miss D. McEnteer 2. Pony Leaping. Pony leaping competition for amateurs not over 15 years.—Lewis James’ Toby 1, A. Gray’s 2, ®Hss Johnson’s 2. Bending ComDetltJeß, L. James 1, Miss! McMillan 2.. A dose contest, won by 1-5 seconds.