HAURAKI A. & P. SHOW.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4782, 28 November 1924, Page 2

HAURAKI A. & P. SHOW.

EXCELLENT CLASS OF EXHIBITS.

TWO DAYS AT PAEROA.

Merit in Cattle and Horses.

Officers.—Patron: Mr W. F. Johnstone. President: Mr W. J. Hall. Vice-presidents: Messrs B, E. Veale, H. Hare, and A. F. Thorp. Deputychairmau: Mr H. Hare. Chief Stewards : Cattle, Mr C. Stembridge; horses Mr E. P. Fathers. Executive Committee : Messrs W. H. Alley, A. J. Andrews, N. Beattie, G. Buchanan, '.V, J. Byrne, E. A. Chester, E. P Fathers, J. P. Findlay, J. Hamilton, H. Hare, F. C. Hubbard, P. R. Hubbard, W. F. Johnstone, W. L. Lawrence, W, Marsn, J. Morrison. W. D. Nicholas. E. W. Porritt, J. A. Reid, E. Shaw, D. Sheehan, J. W. Silcock, A. Steedman, C. Stembridge, H. Thorp, E. J. Walters. General Committee : Messrs A. J. Andrews, N. Beattie, G. Buchanan, J. Buchanan, L. E. Cassirels, E. Chester, B. J. Coldicutt, M. Crimmins, K. Dean, G. Death, B. Dunlop, E. P. Fathers, J. P. Findlay, R. Gibson, B, Gwilliam C. Gwilliam, W. J. Hall, H Hare, J. Harms, F. C. Hubbard, P. R. Hubbard, W. L. Lawrence, D. Leach, W. Marsh, H. Morrison, J. Morrison, W. D. Nicholas, H. Poland, E. W. Porritt, F. Roach, A. R. Robinson, Ed. Shaw, Eugene Shaw, J. W. Silcock, A. Steedman, C. Stembridge, A. F. Thorp, G. Vowles, T. P. Vuglar, J. Young, V. Young Land and Finance Committee : Messrs W. F. Johnstone, E. W. Porritt, E. P. Fathens, J. A. Jteid, J. P. Findlay. Auditor: Mr G. E. Allen. Secretary and Treasurer: Mr Edwin Edwards. The following judges officiated : — Cattle. —Jerseys : Mr A. C. Jones, Milford. Friesians : Mr J. Parkinson, Devonport. Shorthorns: Mr J. H. Carter. Netherton. Dairy Cattle: Mr W. Mcntgomerie, Te Aroha. Dogs,—Mr I. Hunt, Te Aroha. Sheep.—Mr I. Hunt, Te Aroha, Hoi-:es. —Draughts: Mr J. Costello, Ngatea Hunters and Light Horses : Mr Frank Marshall, Morrinsville. Ponies : Mr E. J. Aislabie, Te Aroha. Babies.—Nurse A. Clymo. Following several days of fine weather, Wednesday, the first day of the Hauraki A. and P. Association s twenty-sixth annual show opened with an overcast sky, and before 10 a.m. a heavy shower of rain fell, followed by lighter showers during the day. The attendance of the public on Wednesday was very small, practically only those connected with the exhibiiion of stock and those taking part in the different events, apart from the show officials and a few side-show people, forming the attendance. During Wednesday night and early yesterday morning heavy rain fell, and although the sun was shining brightly when the judges commenced their rather formidable day’s work the ground was veiy wet and sloppy under foot. About 10 a.m. a heavy shower of rain fell, fortunately of short duration, after which the sun. snbne forth for the rest of the day and, with the aid of a moderate north-easterly breeze, quickly dried the grounds. The attendance yesterday was not so great as in previous years, and no doubt the uncertain weather conditions deterred many people from attending. The Grand Parade was commenced promptly on time and attracted considerable interest. Altogether over one hundred animals took part, and as they marched gracefully round the show ring, led by their proud owners, the sight was a fine one. The arrangements of the parade and the way the various breeds of cattle were grouped together, giving the public a good view of the different types, was favourably commented upon. A special word of praise is due to the president, Mr W. J. Hall, the secretary, Mr Edwin Edwards, and Messrs C. Stembridge, chief cattle steward, and E. P. Fathers, chief horse steward, and the band of stewards who worked hard together for the welfare of the exhibitors and public. Everything possible to ensure an enjoyable day being spent was done. The ten classes provided in the sheep division attracted over thirty entries, which number was a big increase on last year’s figures. Quality was not lacking, and the fact that Paeroa and its neighbouring districts can produce sheep of outstanding quality and in numbers was a surprise to not a few. The Captain Hubbard Memorial Shield, which was competed for this year by the Friesian cattle, was won by the Matangi Friesian Farm Co., with Mr F. G. Wayne’s group a close second. Speaking of the animals exhibited.. the judge, Mr J. Parkinson, of Devonport, said that they were equal to any he had seen for a long time. A note of warning was sounded by Mr Parkinson when he said that there was a tendency among Friesian breeders to-day to spoil the shape of the udder. They were gradually getting away from the square compact milk carrier to the oblong, rathei oval shape, which' had a smalled carrying capacity. Speaking of the bulls, he said that they compared very favourably with those exhibited at the Royal Show at Palmerston North. There was Just a tendency to incline towards too much beef. The small number of entries received in the Shorthorn classes was compensated for by the quality of the animals shown. Mr J. H. Carter, the judge of this breed, commented favourably on Mr J. Harms* bull, Dominion Despatch of Ruakura, which carried off the championship for the third year in succession. In the two-year-old heifer class Mr Carter said that Mr Pease’s Brookdale Sheila was as fine a female as he had seen. The animal was true to type and a dd show beast.

Probably some difficult problems were set Mr A. C. Jones, Milford, when he was called upon to judge the pedigree Jersey cattle. Speaking of the class for a group of one bull and three females, Mr Jones said that he had never seen finer udder development in a show-ring before. In the three-year-old heifer claiss, Mr Jones said, Mr W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Pearl was an exceptionally good model, wtih outstanding Jersey characteristics and incorporating great utility. The three placed bulls were of remarkable merit, and, generally, the build and style were more than pleasing. Mr Jones commented on the strdes that Jersey cattle-breeding had made in the district, and said that the breeders were to be congratulated on their enterprise in producing .the stock he had seen that day, and each winner richly deserved its award. Mr W, J. Hall’r. imported, bull, Rower’s Beautiful Prince, caught the judge’s eye, and in awarding him the championship ribbon Mr Jones said that he was a perfect specimen of the Jersey breed. The class for bulls, anv age, was an exceptionally strong one, and a hard task was set to make an award.

The inclusion of four classes for dogs in this year’s catalogue drew forth only five entries. Mr Irwin Hunt, who judged the dogs, said he was surprised to find that competition was so small, especially in such a famous dairying district.

The three classes provided for the baby show received a fair measure of support from mothers, some eighteen entries being received. Unfortunately the show was catalogued to be held in a tent on the ground, but at the last moment the location was changed to the croquet ground, adjacent, to the show-ring. As a consequence a numb< r of mothers whose babies would have been entered were not aware of the alteration until it was toe late to enter.

Very favourable comment was made by the judges of the various horse sections. In the draught, light draught, thoroughbred, and roadster classes there was not much competition, but some very creditable animals '-were shown. There was more competition among the harness horses. and in the opinion of Mr. F. Marshall, Morrinsville, who judged, the exhibits were very good indeed.

The judge of the ponies, -Mr E. J Aislalie, of Te Aroha, commenting on the exhibits, said that on the whole they were as good as could be seen anywhere outside of the metropolitan shows. Several of the animals were fit to be shown anywhere. It v'as when discussing the hacks and hunters that the judges became enthusiastic. On the whole, the exhibits in the various classes were very good. Many of .the best horses in the North Island were included, and some of them would secure places at any show. A splendid exhibition of riding and jumping was given, and the judge and his associate had many a difficult task. Throughout the two days there was not an accident in the show-ring, though a little amusement was caused by the schoolboys and their mounts. FIRST DAY. CATTLE. Pedigree Jerseys.—Junior group of pedigree Jerseys consisting of two heifers and one bull calved since June 1, 1923 : W. J. Chynoweth’s 1, W. J. Hall’s 2, G. Buchanan’s 3. Bull, calved since J line 1, 1922 : H. S. Walters’ I, F. Trapski’s 2, G. Buchanan’s 3. Bull, calved since June 1, 1923 : W. J. Chynoweth’s 1, A, Hazelton’s 2, W. J. Hail’s 3, H, McCormack’s h.c. Bull, any age : W. J. Hal J’s 1, W. J. Chynoweth’s 2, A. Hazelton’s 3, G. Buchanan's h.c. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1923: W. J. Chynoweth’s 1 and 2, W. J. Hall’s 3, B. Buchanan’s h.c. Heifer Calf, calved since June 1, 1924 : H. J. Harris’ 1. Grade Jerseys.—Heifer, calved since June 1 1923 : Mrs A. M. Pennell’s 1, Mrs A. F. Billington’s 2, E. P. Fathers’ 3. Pedigree Friesians. —Bull, calved since June 1, 1922 : Matangi Friesian Farm Co.’s 1, F. Heaton’s 2. Bpll, calved since June 1, 1923 : F. Heaton’s 1, Matangi Friesian Farm Co.’s 2, F. G. Wayne’s 3. Bull, any age: Malang! Friesian Farm Co’s 1, W. McKee’s 2, F. Heaton's 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1923 : Matangi Friesian Farm Co.’s 1,2, and 3. MiljCh Stock. —Two Heifers, suitable for dairy purposes, calved since June 1, 1923: G. Buchanan’s 1, Matangi Friesian Farm Co.’s 2, B. E. Veale’s 3. Heifer, any breed, forward in calf: G. Buchanan’s 1, Matangi Friesian Farm Co.’s 2. Calves.—'Four Calves, hand-fed, caived since June 1, 1924. H. Goble s 1. Hand-reared Grade Calf, any breed, to be led by boy or girl under 15 years of age : A. F. Billington’s 1, Jack Silcock’s 2, Joyce McKee’s 3. HORSES. Draft Gelding, any age: John Quinlivan’s 1, Short Bros’. 2. Draught Foal: D. Sheehan’s 1. Draught Mare, anv age, in foal or foal at foot: A. Curtis’ 1. Draught Mare (dry) : H. Ward’s 1. Light Draughts.—Spring-cart. Horse, mare or gelding, up to one ton : H. Ward’s 1, Short Bros.’ 2. Spring-cart Horse, mare or gelding, up to half a ton: Edwin Ward’ts 1, R. D. Eastwood’s 2, D. Maloney’s 3. Pair Ligh |

Spring Waggon Horses : D. Sheehaflfet, 1. Local Tradesman’s Turn-out; horse, harness, and vehicle to be con-; sidered: Short Bros. 1, D. J. Evans’J 2. Horse, mare or gelding, suitable for farm work, riding, driving, and ploughing; to be shown in harness, to have been regularly worked, and tc be the property of a bona fide farmer. Edwin Ward’s 1, R- D. Eastwood’s 2, D. Maloney’s 3. Thoroughbreds.-—Brood Mare, any age—T. P. Vuglar’s 1, J. Brenan’s 2, P. Hague-Smith’s 3. Two-year-old: joe Spinks’ 1. Mare or Gelding: Spinks and Brenan’s 1, P. HagueSmith’s 2. Foal: T. P. Vuglar’s 1, J. Brenan’s 2. Roadsters.—Colt, Gelding, or Filly,* foalett since August 1, .1922 : F. Handley’s 1. G. F. Dowden’s 2, Mrs A. M. ’ Pennell’s 3. Harness Horses. —Light Horse, for combined riding and driving, to be shown in harness and driven. B. Wadham’s 1, H. I. Hyde’s 2, R. Burkes 3; Buggy Horse, mare ar gelding, not above 15.2 hands: R. H. Townsend’s 1, B. Wadhain’s 2, Burkes 3. Buggy Horse, mare or M gelding, over 15.2 hands: E. D, Waiters’ 1 ,B. Wadham’s 2. Farmer’s Turn-out (two-wheeled vehicle, horse, and harness) : R. H. Townsends 1, H. 1. Hyde’s 2, B. Wadham’s 3. Saddle Horses.—Hack, -ip to list. For exhibits that have not previously won a first prize in an agricultural show: B. Wadham’s 1, H. I. 2. T. R. Birdsall's 3. Hack, up to 12st; for exhibits that have not won a first prize up to time of judging: S. A. Audley’s 1, H. I. Hyde’s 2, D. Sheehan’s 3. Horse, mare or gelding, suitable for mounted rifles, between 14.2 and 15.2 hands, and capable o' carrying at least 14st: Miss A. Kelso’s 1. R. Burke’s 2. R. Burke’s 3. JUMPING AND RIDING. Maiden Hunter; for horses that have never won a first prize in a jumping competition in a show ring: gentlemen riders only: S. A Audley’s I. R. Gibson’s 2, T. R. Birdsall’s 3. SECOND DAY. SHEEP. X. Three Fat Wethers, most money value: Say and Co.’s 1 and 2. Three Fat Wethers, most suitable for freezing purposes: W. H. Alley’s 1, Say and Co.’s 2, W. H. Alley’s 3. Three Ewes, most money value: P. R, Hubbard’s 1, G. Buchanan’s 2, W, Marshall’s 3. Three Fat. Ewes, most suitable for freezing purposes: A. E. Say and Co.’s 1, F. C. Hubbard’s 2, G. Buchanan’s 3. Three Fat Lambs, most money value : F. C. Hubbard’s 1, P* R. Hubbard’s 2. Romney Marsh.—Ram, any age: P. R. Hubbard’s 1- (bred by G. Buchanan), 2, and 3. Ewe, any age, sucking lamb : W. Marshall’s ,1, 2, and 3. Ram, any age, shorn: P. R. Hubbard’s 1, W. Marshall’s 2, G. Buchanan’s 3. Ewe, any age, shorn, suckling lamb: P. R. Hubbard’s 1, G. Buchanan’s 2, W. Ma£shall’s 3. Captain Hubbard Memorial Shield : Matangi Friesian Farm Co.’s i, F. GWayne’s 2. CATTLE. J Pedigree Milking Shorthorns.—BuU, calved since June 1, 1923 : J. Peases Brookside Rajah 1. Bull, any age . J. Haims’ Dominion Despatch of Ruakura i, J. Harms’ Belmont Major 2. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1923 : J. Harms’ 1. Cow, any age: J. Harms’ Belmont Sybil 1. Heifer, calved since June 1. 1923 '. J. Pease’s Brookside Sheila 1, J. Pease’s Brookside Rona 2, J. Harms Belmont Freda 3. Heifei, calved since June 1, 1924: J. Harms Belmont Marion 1. Grace Shorthorns. —Co.w, any age . J. Harms' Alma 1. Best type Dairy Shorthorn in milk: J. Harms’ Alma 1. Pedigree Jereeys.—Group of Pedigree Jerseys of one bull and three females: W. J. Hall’s 1, W. J. Chynoweth’s 2, G. Buchanan’s 3. Cow, any age : W. J. Chynoweth’s Zinokin 1, W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Olga ?, G. Buchanan’s Charm’s Lord’s Fancy 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1922 : W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Clematis 1, W. J. Chynoweth’s Oakland Grizette 2, E. J. Waiters’ Glyndyfrdwy Noreen 3, Cow or Heifer, in milk, calved since June 1, 1921: W- J. Hall., Orange Dale’s Pearl 1, B. E. Veale’s Tirohia Symbol 2, G. Buchanan’s Mountain Lily 3. xJ Grade Jerseys.—Cow, any age: Mrs A. M. Pennell ( ’s Duchess 1, Mrs Eugene Shaw’s Dixie 2. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1922 : Mrs A. F. Billington’? Duffy 1, Mrs E. Shaw’s Dixie 2, R. Gerrand’s Jersey 3. Pedigree Friesians. —Group of Pedigree Friesian battle of one bull and three females: Matangi Friesian Farm Co’s 1, F. G. Wayne’s 2. Cow, any age : Matangi Friesian Farm Co.’s 1, F. G Wayne’s Minnie de Koi of Ashlyn 2, F. G. Wayne’s Lady Bountiful Domina 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1922 : Matangi Friesian Farm Co.’s 1, W. McKee's 2, F. G. Wayne’s Lady 11. of Tikarangi 3. Bull Calf, calved since June 1, 1924 : MatangrFriesian Farm Co.’s 1, B. Gwilliam’s Colantha Sir Johann 2. Heifer Calf, calved since June 1, 1924 : Matangi Friesan Farm Co.’s 1. Grade Friesians. —Cow, any age: , W. MeKeefe 1. Milch Stock. —Champion Dairy Cow; open to al) : G. Buchanan’s Charms’ Lord’s Fancy 1, W. J. Chynoweth’s Zinokin 2, W. J. Hall's 3. House Cow, in milk: B. Gibb’s Olga 1, E. Robin’s Bell 2, Mrs E. Shaw’s Dixie 3. Dairy Cow, not entered in pedigree classes : J. Harms’ Alma 1. W. J. Haul’s 2, S. Nichoil’s Pet 3. Grade Heifer, any breed, in milk: Mrs E. Shaw’s 1. Fat Cattle.—Two Bullocks or Steers of most money value not over three yeanr W- H. Wight’s 1, G. W. Hannam’s 2. Bullock or Steer of most money value: G. W, Hannam’s 1 and 2. Cow or Heifer of most money value : G. W. Hannam’s 1 and 2, A, Bateman’s 3. Bullock, any cross or breed, for freezing purposes: W. H. Wight’s 1 and 2, G. W. Hannam’s 3. Dogs.—Rough-haired Collie (dog) : P. R. Hubbard's Boy 1, P. R, Hubbard’s Tip 2, H. Wards’ Skip 8. Smooth-haired Collie (dog) : Mervin Gower’s Tweed 1. Smooth-haired Collie (bitch): W. E. Urry’s Bess 1. v 1 Baby Show.—Babies under six

, r months : Mrs A. Coxhead’s boy J., Mrs W. P. Handley’s boy 2, Mrs F. McKenzie’s girl 3. Six to twelve months; Mrs E. A. Porritt’s boy 1, Mis A. Jones’ girl 2, Mrs G. Odium’s boy 3. Twelve to twenty-four months. Mi s J. Poland’s girl 1, Mrs A. Trotter u boy 2, Mrs R. Darrah’s boy 3. CHAMPIONSHIPS. Pedigree Shorthorns.—Bull: -J. Haims’ Dominion Despatch of Ruakura. Cow: J. Harms’ Belmont Sybil. Pedigree Jerseys.—Bull; W. J. Hall’s Rower’s Beautiful Prince; W. J, Chynoweth’s Marshland’s Masterpiece reserve champion. Cow : W. J. Chynoweth’s Zinokin; W. J. Hall’?. Orange Dale’s Pearl reserve champion. Pedigree Friesians. —Bull: Matangi Friesian Farm Co.’s exhibit; W. McKee’s Manor Lad Domino reserve champion. Cow: Matangi Friesian Farm Co.’s exhibit; F. G. Wayne’v; Minnie .de Koi of Ashlyn reserve champion. HORSES. Ponies.—Pony Stallion, not above 13 hands: Jamas Pennell's Silver King 1. Mare, in foal or foal gt foot, not above 13 hands: J. Pennell’s Kitty 1. Pony, not above 14 hands and over 13 hands; to be ridden by boy or girl: Geo. Bowen’s Queen Patch 1, M. Dean’s Dandy 2. J. O’Connor's Prince 3. Pony, not above 1? hands and over 12; to be ridden by boy or girl: Geo. Bowen s Don 1, Arthur Grant’s Creamy 2, Mrs J. Kerby’s Tiny Tim 3. Pony, not above 12 hands , to be ridden by boy or girl: R. Burke’s Viocel|lo 1. Pony, not above 14.2 hands ; to be shown in two-wheei-ed conveyance: Miss Lily Johnson e Tui 1, R. Burke’ts Laffie 2, Geo. Bowen’s Queen Patch 3. Pony, over 32 and under 13 hands; to be shown in harness and driven by aoy or girl not over 15 years: Geo. Bowen’s Don 1, Mrs J. Kerby’s Tiny Tim 2 School Pony; to be a bona fide school ponv and to be ridden by boy or girl actually using the pony: T. A. Hines’ Flirt 1, JeanJJurke’s Rita and Geo. Bowen’s Don 2. A. Gubb’s Cupid 4. Pony, mare or gelding, not over 14.2 hands, sired by E. J. Wakens’ Rakeiora' or bred on Mauriaena Farm, Hikutaia. Burke’s Rita 1, A. Gubb’s Cupid 2, A. Morrison’s 3. Champion Pony: Miss Jonhson? Tui. ’ Hacks.— Lady’s Hack, to be ridden by lady: A. Fisher’s Tui 1, R. H. Townsend’s Jet 2, H. E. Walters’ Black Prince 3. Lady’s Hack, not above 15.3 hands: A. Fisher’s Tui 1, J. O’Connor’s Stella 2, R. H. Townsend’is Jet 3. Walking Hack; Edwin Ward's Bonnie 1, Miss A. Kelso’s Patch 2 R. Burke’s Viocello 3. Hack, up to 13 stone : R. H. Townsend’s Perfection ,1. C. G. Vosper’s Patch Abbey 2; A. Fisher’s Tui 3. Hack, up to list: H. Windsor’s Rockett 1, A. Fisher’s Miss Ruth 2, R. H. Townsend’is Jet 3. Cob, not above 15 hands: T. R. Birdsall’s Bell 1, H. E. Walters’ Black Prince 2, Miss Lily Johnson’s Tui 3. Champion Hack. R. H. Townsend’s Perfection. * Harness Horses.— Trotting House, Mare, or Gelding: R. H. Townsend’s Nancy 1, H. I. Hyde’s Lonely 2, B. Svadham’s Bell Tod 3. Champion Harness Horse. R. H. Townsend’s Nancy. Driving Competition.—A. Fisher 1, Miss Lily Johnson. 2. Hunters. —Dominion Hunter : Miss A.. Kelso’s Patch 1, R. H. Townsend's Perfection 2, A, Fisher’s Tui 3. Heavyweight Hunter : Miss A. Kelso’s Patch 1, R. H. Townsend’s Perfection 2, C. G. Vosper’s Patch Abbey 3. Lightweight Hunter : H. Windsor’s Rockett 1, A. Fisher’s Tui 2, A. Fisher’s Miss ' Ruth 3 Lady’s Hunter: A. Fisher’s Tui .1, R. H. Townsend’s Perfection 2, M. McEnteer’s Colleen Bawn 3. Champion Htyiter: Mias A. Kelso s Patch L R. H. Townsend's Perfection 2, H. Windsor’s Rockett 3. Ponv Leaping. —T. Haine s 1, Allan Gray’s Daffodil 2, N. Neil’s 3. Riding.—Bareback Rider : R. Russell 1, J. Arnold 2, C. Hinton 3. Lady Rider: Miss K. Fisher and Miss B. MeEnteer 1, Miss F. (O’Connor and Miss N. Dowden 3. Lady Rider (over hurdles) : Miss K. Fisher 1, Miss B. McEnteer 2, Schoolboy Rider, not over i 7 years: J. J. Aislabie 1, S. Gospel 2. Schoolboy Rider, not over 16 years : J. J. Aislabie and T. Hines 1, Davis 3. Girl Rider, under t 6 years : Miss B. McEnteer 1, Isa Bowen 2. Violet Crean 3. Boy Rider, 15 to 20 years: S Gosper 1, T. Monkley 2, N. Neil 3. Bending Competition: N. Neil 1 ANNUAL “SMOKER.” The annual Show “Smoker” was held in the Soldiers’ Club last evening, the president, Mr W. J. Hall, presiding over a l|arge attendance of officials, members, exhibitors, and friends. . In proposing the toast of "The Hauraki A. and P. Association” Mr E. W. Porntt said that the association was fortunate in having for its president such a man as Mr W. J. Hall, whose name was a household one throughout New Zealand as a Jersey breeder. The farmers had passed through a trying time, and the only way to make matters pay on a farm was to go in for breed and production, and in that respect Mr Hall had proved what could be done, and his influence in the association could only be for its good. It was confidently expected that in the future the Hauraki A. and P. Show would become one of the premier shows in New Zealand under the expert guidance of its president. Responding, Mr Hall said he regarded the position of president an honour, and the recent show had been a pleasure. He believed the show had been a success. It was regrettable that the different judges had been -unable to attend the gathering and give their views on the show arrangements as well as criticism of the various breeds of animals. '■The Exhibitors” was ably proposed by Mr W. J- Byrne, who said" that those who had come from a distance had carried off the principal prizes, and he congratulated them on the

successes gained and hoped they would return next year, and assist the show along. The ciuss of the ajiimais hud been wurmiy commented on by the juuges and public, and it wais only with the help and co-operation of the exhibitors that the association could prosper. Mr J Harms, in responding to the toast, thanked the officials for the courtesy shown him. Mr J. Kidd, of the Matangi Friesian Farm Co., said he had been exhibiting throughout the North Island since November last, and could unhesitatingly say that the treatment he had received here, both for himself and his cattle, compared more than favourably with the other shows at which he had exhibited. Mr A. Fisher, Cambridge, thanked the association for the exceptionally good treatment that had been accorded him, and said that the Paeroa Show was known throughout the province for its hospitality, At Paeroa an exhibitor always got a faildeal. Mr Fisher said it was a mistaken idea to feed “scr.ub” stock, and the day had dawned when the farmer realised that to make a faim pay A was necessary to go in for butter-fat production and pedigree stock. Annual shows should be a great factor in promoting only .the best of stock by providing competition for the various breeds. The speaker said that his father had been breeding pedigree Shorthorns for nearly sixty years, and he ana his brothers were carrying on the work. They had a brother to the sire of Melba, the official champion cow of the world. Mr Chynoweth, Cambridge, endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers, and said he was looking forward to exhibiting at Paeroa again next year. He had thoroughly enjoyed his visit, and had been agreeably surprised to meet with such keen competition in the Jersey classes and extended hearty congratulations to the exhibitors on their enterprise and the quality of their stock Mr J. Pease, Matatoki, briefly thanked the association for its cordial hospitality and paid tribute to the stewards and secretary. The farming industry was proposed by Mr A. J. Andrews, who said that as a practical farmer he was of the opinion that there was no life like that of a farmer, and it was a positon that required science, patience, and skill. Mr T. P. Vuglar, in rseponding, advocated a greater interest In herdtesting and reminded the gathering that it was increased production that was required to make the Dominion prosperous. Responding to the toast of "The Stewards” Mr C. H. Stembridge, chief cattle steward, paid tribute to the exhibitors, whose willingness to comply with the instructions bad considerably lightened the .work of the stewards. He wished to draw the attention of members to the fact that if the show was to prosper as it should do it was imperative to have more help and co-operation by members. It was unfair for the whole of the work of arranging for the annual show to fall on the shoulders of a few willing ones. That had been the position for several years past, and he hoped that next year when working bees were cabled there would be a greater response from members. Messrs E. P. Fathers (chief horse steward). H. Thorp, and J. P. Findlay also responded and supported the remarks of Mr Stembridge. , , ’ In proposing the toast of "The Visitors” Mr W. Marshall, in his capacity as Mayor, extended a hearty welcome to them, and said that Paeroa, and the association particularly, was honoured to have had iso many distinguished visitors. If the association was confined to merely local residents he fe(t sure that the success attained would not be nearly so great. It was only by meeting with others and exchanging ideas and opinions that progress was made. Mr A. White, a former president, of the association, in responding, said that he noticed a very big improvement in the Show this year, and he was very gratified to see that the town of Paeroa had also shown considerable improvement since his last visit. He felt confident that the future of Paeroa was assured, especially if the residents would assume the spirit of optimism and have faith in their town. It was a significant fact that the Government had seen fit tc authorise the expenditure of such an enormous sum on railway works at Paeroa, and he hoped the residents, would display the same energy and enthusiasm in their town as had bee.i given to the annual show. He was confident that Paeroa and district had a rosy future. Other toasts honoured were : “The Paeroa Borough Council,” “The Secretary,” and “The Press.” An enjoyable musical programme was submitted, those contributing being Messrs C. Holes, D. Brjown, E. Edwaids, T. R. Birdsall, W. McCuUay, and C. T. Mettam (accompanist).