King Country Central A. and P. Association.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 440, 17 February 1912, Page 5

King Country Central A. and P. Association.

INAUGURAL SHOW.

OFFICERS. President: Vice-president: Mr W.Gadsby Mr R. M. Somerville General Committee: —Te Kuiti— Major Lusk, Messrs J. Boddie, N. C. Matthew, C. Stevens, M. W. Forsyth, J- R. Graham, T. E. Foy, E. H. Hardy, F. B. Darrow, J. Hetet, J. Cochrane, T. Pine, A. D. McCardle, S. Kelso, J. O'Brien. P. Quirk; Hangatiki, Mr A.' Scholes.; Waitomo, Mr W. Johnston; Otorohanga, Messrs R. Gregg, F. Green, W. Vicary; Paemako, Mr ,R. Boddy; Pio Pio, Mr G. Elliott; Aria, M R. H. McKenzie; Marokopa, Mr P. C. Rose; Ranigtoto, Mr C. S. Brittain; Waiteti, Messrs G. Berry, Sutherland; Arapae, Mr J. Steel; Mahoenui, Mr B. Moore; Ngapnenga, Mr Goldfinch; Taumarunui, Mr W. Thorp; Mangaotaki, Mr C. K- Wilson. Executive Committee:—Messrs W. Gadsby, R. M. Somerville, A. D. McCardle, M. W. Forsyth, N. C. Matthew, J. Boddie, C. Stevens, C S. Brittain and Major Lusk. Treasurer: - Mr H.J. Musaen. Secretary:—Mr P. Mora. Hon. Surgeon:—Dr Paxton. Ladies' Committee: Mesdames Gadaby, Somerville, R. C. Jordan, N. C. Matthew, Huddleston, Dransfield, Wolff, Mostyn Jone3, Julian, Allen Bell (Hamilton), Winter (Tanmarunui), M. J. Jones, White, Hunt, Bond, Corren, Misses Grattan and Day. Ladies' Executive Committee: Mesdames Gadsby, Somerville, R. C. Jordan, N. C. Matthew, Huddleston, Dransfield, and Wolf; secretary, Mrs A. B. Jordan.

The first annual Show under the auspices of the King Country Central Agricultural and Pastoral Asao-.iation was held on Te Kuiti Showground on """Thursday. The weather was fine, and the attendance exceeded expectations:, quite two thousand people being present in the afternoon. With a lowering skv on Wednesday many anxious looks were cast skywards during the evening and with the wind swtthng to the East the weather signs were not propitious. Rain commenced to descend during the night and contiuned throughout Thursday morning. However, towards midday it cleared and in the afternoon the sun shone brilliantly from blue sky. However, the attendance was seriously affected, numbers vf the country people who had postponed their trip till Thursday morning, being kept away. The arrivals by train north and south, were also disappointing. Considering the circumstances the attendance was excellent. Notwithstanding the weather on Thursday morning the stewards were astir at daylight, and undeterred by the rain, worked with a cheerful optimism to complete the necessary arrangements no the ground. To the efforts of the stewards, many of whom were taking part in show matters for the first time, much of the succ2S3 of the show must be ascribed. THE HORSES.

Among the horses were to be found as fine a class of exhibit as could be seen in many older shows. Both in quality and quantity the exhibits came as a surprise to the judges, who commented very favourably on tne showing m the thoroughbreds the numbers were small, but high quality was in evidence in Major Lusk s highly-bred Knocklayd, whila in the class calculated to improve the breed of saddle horses Mr Quirk s Joe Chamberlain was much admired, in the hackney class Mr Thwaite s Combine looked well. The ponies as usual were well represented, Mr J. Boddie s Mighty Atom and Mr Kerr s Tom Thumb gaining first and second honours respectively in the stallions. Some very fine hacks were found competing in the various divisions Mr Allan Graham's handsome pair Lonely and Gaiety, being generally admired. Lonely was awarded the championship among the hacks. Among a useful lot of walking horses Mr N B Lusk's Pukerimu was a good first, showing very fine pace. Messrs Free and Co's. carriage pair was awarded the ribbon in the double harness class while, the first prize in single harness went to Mr J. A. Erind, of Hamilton. The competitions brought out seme very good talent, though the Leal faorsefwere somewhat at a disadvantage in negotiating the brush fences, not having been accustomed to hunc"„°g country. In the draughts there wfs some keen competition Mr Taylor had some very fine, horses and scored heavily, though Mr Gadsby w» well to the front in some of the classes. Mr A. S. Board's fine stallion.Copped Hall Jamieson,secured tne championsip and Mr E. Moore, of Mahoenui, showed a very nice young stallion, which secured first prize in its class. Mr Taylor was awarded tne championship among the mares. Mr Sadsby's exhibit being reserve champion Some very useful camera and farmer's horses were also shown.

CATTLE. The number of cattle shown was „„<■ <,rpat but in the majority ot %Lis fiE,«.mj ™ ■■«»«'!£«[ feature. In.Shorthorns Mr W. lay Sr's sock was highly successful while the Hereford exhib.thy Fetch Bros, was extremely creditable. Some beautiful Jerseys were penned, Mr M J- Ha.ll securing the championships Messrs Hardy and Quirk also showed some fine exhibits. The dairy S were a good lot, Mr Hardy being Sy successful in this d.vis.on thfugh the championship was awarded

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION.

to Mr Quirk's fins cow, Fairy. In the fat cattle classes the honours were well distributed, Mr Ross, Mr Taylor and Cotter Bros, being very successful. SHEEP. Sheep were well shown in the long wool classes. Mr Gadsby was very successful in the fat sheep division and swept the board in the farmers classes. Mr John Allen was the most successful exhibitor among the Romneys, while Mr Gadsby had the Lincolns to himself. Mr Taylor showed some good Border-Leicesters, while Mr J. McCarthy carried off the championships in the English Leicester classes. PIGS. A very fine shuW of pigs was entered by Mr E. J. Rogers, who swept the board in the various classes. Yorkshire, Tamworth and Berkshires were all well represented, the quality in each case being of a high standard.

HOME INDUSTRIES. A feature of the home industries section of the show was the number and variety of exhibits in the various sections. A warm word of praise i 3 due to the ladies' committee for the manner in which this division was organised. Mrs A. B. Jordan (secretary), and Mesdames Vercoe, Broadfoot, Dranafield, Huddleston and others all put in excellent work. A notable feature of the vegetable exhibits was the fine show made by the Oparura Native School, which carried, off first prize in all the classes in which it competed. Keen interest was evinced in the other divisions the honours in the various culinary competitions being well distributed. In the bread-baking competition for men it i 3 worthy of note that the successful competitor was a Maori. Taken altogether the show must be classed a success—it would have been a conspicuous success but for the unfavourable weather conditions oh Thursday morning.

PRIZE-LIST. Horses. Draughts (Judge*: Mr Jas. Grant, Hawera).—Entire 4 years or over: A.Board's Copped Hall Jamieson,champion. Entire, 3 years: E. Moore's Lord Riply 1. Mare with foal at foot: Wm* Taylor's 1, W. Gadsby's 2. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1908: Wm. Taylor's 1. Mare with foal at foot: Wm. Taylor's 1, W. (Jadbsy's Darling 2. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1908, fillies entered in Stub Book not eligible: W. Gadsby's Diamond 1, Petch Bros.' Nugget 2. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1909: Wm. Taylor's 1, W. Gadsby's Beauty 2. Filly foaled since August Ist. 1910: Wm. Taylor's 1, and 2, Petch Bros,' Rose 3, W. Gadsby's Bright c. Colt foaled since August Ist, 1910: Wm. Taylor's 1 and 2. Heavy gelding or mare, shown in dray or spring cart: W. Gad°by'3 Queen Margaret 1 and reserve champion, W. Robertson's 2, F. B. Hardy's Bes3 3, Hattaway and Fitzpatrick's Monday. Light gilding or mare, shown in spring cart up to one ton: Hattaway and Fitzpatrick's Bob 1, W. Robertson's 2, C. Stevens' Rangi 3 Best walking draught mare or gelding: W. Robertson's 1, C. Stevens' Rangi 2. Pair of mares or geldings shown in dray, shafter and leader: W. Robertson's 1, F. B. Hardy's Jess and 8e33 2. pair of mares or geldings, shown in plough harness: W. Taylor's 1, F. B. Hardy's Jess and Bess 2. Plough team, three geidinss or mares shown in harness: \V. Robertson's 1, W. Taylor's 2, Jas. Steel's Folly, Jack and Tom 3. Farmer's general utility horse, in harness and saddle: F. B. Hardy's Nugget 1, C. J. Voyce's Jes3 2, E. Warmington's 3. Single horse, up to half-ton, best adanted "for a town carrier's express or cart: Geo. Ritchie's Dickl, J. Pitcon's Clyde 2, Hattaway and Fitzpatrick's Dick 3. Light Horses (Judges: Messrs Haasall and McNiven, Hawke's Bay) : Thorough bred—Stallion 3 years or over: Major Lusk's Knocklayd 1. Entire calculated to improve breed of saddle hurses: Major Lusk's Knocklayd 1, Joe Chamberlain 2. Roadster or Hackney stallion: Thomas Thwaite's Combine 1. Pony entire 3 years or over under 13 hands: James Boddie's Mighty Atom 1, H. E. Kerr'3 Tom Thumb 2. Pony mare or gelding over 13 hands and not exceeding 14 hands, to be riden: G. Gray's Amanda 1, A. E. Shannon's Baronet 2. Pony mare or gelding over 12 and not exceeding 13 hands" Geo. Berry's Fairy 1, H. J. Free and Co.'s Tom 2. Mare mo3t suitable, for breeding hacks, with foal at foot: P. J. Quirk's Marokopa 1, G. Berry's Kitty 2, F. H. Solomon's Lubra 3. Weight-carrying hack, mare or gelding, list or over: W. J. Petit's Suitan 1, W. J. Taylor's Yeoman 2, G. Berry's Puke 3. Lightweight mare or gelding, up to list: Allan Graham's Lovely 1, J. M. McCarthy's Mars 2, W. J. Taylor's Scamp 3. Weight-carrying cobmare or gelding. 14.1 to 14.3 hands, 13st or over: T. H. Bond's Dandy 1, S. Reid's Waitcmo 2, A. B. Jordan's Dandy 3. Ladies' hack: Allan Graham's Gaiety 1. J. O. Taylor's Mgarara 2, J. McCarthy's Mars 3. Best walking mare ur gelding: N. B. Lusk's Pukerimu 1, Allan Graham's Lovely 2, W. J. Taylor'3 Yeoman 3. Champ'ion hack: Allan Graham's Lovely. Harness Horses Pair, mares or geldings, 15 hands or over: H. J. Free and Co.'s Tui and Raven 1, Allan Graham's Gaiety and Lovely 2, R. M. Somervile's Rodney and Gay 3. Mare most suitable for breeding car-

riage horses: J. A. Brind's Hamilton 1, John Francis' Josephine 2, T. il.

Lockhard's Mairoa 3. Single harness horse mare or gelding: H. J. Free and Co'.s 1 and 2. Single harnss3 mare or gelding over 14 and under 15 hands: J. A. Brind's Hamilton 1, W. Gacisby'a Blue Lake 2, F. Ferguson's Merry 3. Lady's mare or gelding and trap: J. A. Brind's Aeroplane 1, H. J. Free and Co.'s Tui 2, T. 11. Lockhard's Mairoa 3. Competitions.

Driving single horse: J A. Brind's Aeroplane 1. Best boy rider under 14 years: W. Albrechtsen 1, P.. Adams and W. Atutahi 2. Best girl rider: under 14 years: Elsie Gadsby 1. Best lady driver: Mrs A. B. Cassidy and Mrs W. Gadsby 1. Pony jumping, 14.2 and under: N. Cole's Sly Grog 1, W. Albrechtsen's Rookwood 2, R. and P. Cotter's 3. Maiden hunters : C. Osburne's Gre.y Dawn 1, W. Taylor's Yeoman 2, A. Board's Sealraze 3. Lady hunters' competition ( a challenge trophy valued at £5 5s presented by Messs Mackay and Jones, Te Kuiti, will ba awarded to the bona fide owner of the horse or horses winning the above contest three years at intervals or two years in succession) : J. Taylor's Ngarara 1, Allan Graham's Lonely 2. Hunters' competition open, (a challenge trophy valued at £lO 10s, presented by Mr F. B. Darrow, Te Kuiti, will be awarded to the bona fide owner of the horse or horses winning this contest three times at intervals or two years in succession) : J. Taylor's Ngarara 1, W. Tay or's Yeoman 2, J. Osborne's Grey Dawn 3. Lady rider: W. J. Hunt's (Miss Gould) 1, Mrs Boscawen's (owner) 2. Lady harnessing competition: Mrs VV. Gadsby 1. Consolation hunters' competition: A., Board's Gusty 1, J. Hardie's Birdie 2, H. Houghton's Doctor 3.

Cattle. Pedigree Cattle (Judge: Mr J. C. Potts, Hamilton).—Shorthorns— Cow with calf at foot or in milk: W. G. Park's Mossrose IX. 1 and champion, W. Taylor's Violet XVI 2, W. Taylor's Freda VIII. h.c, W. Gadsby's White Rose c. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1908: W. Taylor's Freda XIV. 1. W. G. Park's Mossrose XVII. 2, W. Taylor's Abbess h.c. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1901: W. G. Park's Snowy IX. 1, W. Taylor's Bertha XXX. 2, W. G Park's Moanrose XVI. h.c, W. G. Park's Mossrose XIV. c. Bull calved since July Ist, 1910: W. Taylor's Sir Ned 1, W. Taylor"s Baron Frederick 2 Bull any age: W. Taylor's Baron Ruby 1 and champion, W. Taylor's Sir Edward Rothesay 2. Herefords—Bull calved since July Ist 1910: Petch Bros, (calved September 20th, 1910) 1. Heifer with calf at foot: Petch Bros'. 1, 2 and h.c. Jerseys—Cow with calf at foot or in milk: W.J. Hall's Genoa Maid 1 and champion, W. J. Hall's Shiela 2, P. J. Quirk's Silver Opal 3. Heifer calved since, July Ist, 1908: W. J. Hall's Hazeline 1. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1910: W. J. Hall's Fairy VI. 1, W. J. Hall's Shiela Girl 2. Bull calved since July Ist, 1910: E. H.Hardy's Dominion Glory 1, P. J. Quirk's Young Fox 2. Bui! any age: W. J. Hall's Lord Maitland 1 and champion, R. S. Baker's Duke 2. Grade Dairy Cattle (Judge: Mr Standen, Feilding) —P. J. Quirk's Fairy 1 and champion, W. J. Hall's Primrose 2, P. J. Qjirk's Indian Queen 3. Heifer any grade calved since July Ist. 1908: N. Moerua'a Holstein heifer i, P. J. Quirk's Buttercup. Two hsifers over 2 and under 3 months: P. J. Quirk's 1, R. M. Somerville's 2. Two heifers any grade, over 18 and under 2 months: E. 11. Hardy's Jersey heifers 1, E. H. Hardy's Holstein heifers 2. Two heifers any grade under IS months: E. H. Hardy's Jerseys 1, E. H. Hardy's Holsteins 2. Fat Cattle— (Judge: Mr J. C. Potts, Hamilton) : Two heifers calved since July Ist, 1908 W. Taylor's 1, Mrs Hunt's 2. Cow or heifer any age: W. Taylor 1, R. and P. Cotter2. Two bullocks calved since July Ist, 1907: R. and P. Cotter I, W. Taylor 2. Two bullocks calved since July Ist, 190S : Ross (Ross and Wi'.son) 1, W. Tayior's 2. Best pen of 3 2-year steers, calved since July, Ist. 1908: W, Taylor's 1. Best pen of three yearling steers: W. Taylor's 1. Best quality bullock any age: Rosy' (Ross and Wilson) 1, Mrs Hunt 2, W. Taylor h.c, Three fat bullocKS calved since July Ist, 1908 and most suitable for freezing: Ross (Rosa and Wilson) 1, Mrs Hunt's 2. Sheep.

Judges: Messrs J. C. Pott 3, Hamilton, and W. Little, Hawke'a Bay.— Fat She«p— Five wethers, longwool or longwool crosses, 21 month 3 and not exceeding 33 months: W. Gadsby's 1 and 2. Five wether do. under 21 and months: W. Gadsby's 1, T. Pine's 2. Five maiden ewes, do., under 21 months: W. Taylor's 1, W. Gadsby's 2. Five wethers, not to be shorn earlier than 15th October, woo! and carcase combined: R. M. Somerville's 1 and 2. Three fat wethers, heavyweights, longwool crosses: VV. Gadsby's 1 and 2. Three fat ewes, do.: W. Gadsby's 1 and 2. Three aft ewes, heavy weights, down crosses: F. 11. Sims 2. Fat lambsFive shorn, longwool crosses: W. Gadsby's 1 and 2. One pet lamb, owned and exhibited by child or children: W. Gadsby's 1, Cory Matthew 2. Farmers' Classes, Flock SheepTwo Romney ewes under 21 months: W. Gadsby's 1, 2 and 3. Two Romney ewes, over 21 month 3: W. Gadsby's 1, 2 and 3. Two Romney ewe lambs in 'wool: W. Gadsby's 1. 2 and 3. Purebreds Romneya Two ram? under 21 months: S. Standen 1. One ram over 21 months: J. Allen 1 and champion, 2 and champion, S. Standen 3 and h.c. One ram under 21 months: J. Allen 1 and 2, S. Standen 3 and h.c. Two ewes under 21 months: J. Allen 1 and 2, S. Standen 3. Ooe ewe ove 21 months: J. Allen 1, 2 and champion, S. Standen 3. One ram lamb in wool: S. Standen 1 and 2, J. Allen3. One ewe lamb in wool: S. Standen 1 and 3, J. Allen 2. Lincolns—One ram over 21 months: VV. Gadsby's 1, 2, 3 and champion. One ewe over 21 months: W. Gadsby 1, 2,

and 3 and champion. One ram lamb in wool: W.Gadsby 1 and 2. One ewe lamb in wool: VV. Gr.dsby 1 and 2. Border Leicesters—T\vo rams under 21 months: W. Taylor 1 and 2. onerarn ov or 21 mont hs : \V. Tay lor 1 and 2. English Lsic^sters— Two rams under 21 months: J. McCarthy ]. One ram under 2.1 months: J. McCarthy 2. Two ewes under 21 months: G. Graham 1 and 2, J. McCarthy 3. One ewe over 21 months: J. McCarthy 1, 3, c. and champion, G. Graham 2 and v.h.c. One ram lamb in wool : J. McCarthy 1, G. Graham 2. One ewe lamb in wool: J. McCarthy 1 and c, Geo. Graham 2 and 3. .

Pigs. Judge: Mr W. J. Hoffman.—Purebreds Berkshire boar over six months and under 12: E. J. Rogers 1 and 2. Berkshire boar over 12 months: E. J. Rogers 1. Berkshire sow over 12 months in pig or wtih litter: E. J. Rogers 1 and 2. E. J. Rogers also took all prizes in the following: —Berkshire sow under six months, Berkshire boar under six months, boar any other breed over six months and under 12, boar any other breed under six months, sow any other reed under 12 months, three piga most suitable for factory bacon under 12 months, any breed, one pig most suitable for factory bacon under 12 months any breed, sow and litter most suitable for factory purposes not to exceed six weeks in age, and one pig most suitable for pork not to exceed 901b any breed.

HOME INDUSTRIES. Vegetables and Fruit. Judge: Mr Kirkham. Te Awamutu: —Potatoes, four varieties in 71b lots - : Oparure Native School 1, A. S. Gresham 2. Collection vegetables, six varieties: A. B. Jordan I. Peas, 25 pods: Oparure Native School 1, A. B. Jordan 2. Thrae cabbages: Oparure Native School ], McChemish 2, W. Gadsby v.h.c. Six carrots: Oparure Native School 1. Six parsnips: W. Gadsby 1, A. R. Jordan 2. Six dessert apples, one variety: Mrs Hyde 1, Mrs Hambrook 2. 12 cooking plums, one variety: A. B. Jordan 1. Puplic School section —Bast collection vegetables, six varieties: Oparure Native School 1 and 2. Amateurs (Judges: Mesdaroes W. Runciman and McKnight)— Best loaf home-made bread, not made in brick oven : Mrs Langmuir 1 and 2, Mrs Mora 3, Mrs W. Cantlon 4. Best loaf home-made bread, made by bachelor: Moerua 1, G. Jasper 2. Best loaf of brown bread: Mrs Weir 1, Mrs Hyde 2, Mrs Cantlon 3. Best half-dozen oven scun^s: Mrs Hambrook 1, Mrs Langmuir 2 and 4, Mrs Hickson 3. Best half-dozen fancy scones: Mrs A. Gadsby 1, Mrs W. Gadsby 2. Half-dozen sausage rolls: Miss Jordan 1. Gingerbread cake: Mrs Martin 1, Mrs Hickson 2, Mrs Langmuir 2 and 34. Half-dozen pieces shortbread: Mrs Weir 1, Mrs Quirk 2, Mrs Langmuir 3 and 4. Best exhibit jam roll: Mrs Capp 1, Mrs Martin 2. Sponge p sandwich (any filling) : Mr3H yde 1, Mrs Mora 2, Miss W. M. Clifford 3, Mrs Martin 4. Pound cake: Mrs ft. Berry 1, Mrs Lineham 2, Mrs Boddie, Mis 3 Helen Graham 4. Madeira cake: Mrs Moore 1, Mrs Mora 2. Iced and ornamental cake: Mrs Boddie 1. One fowl trussed and ready for cooking: P. Tierney 1, Mrs Hambrook 3. Dozen hen eggs, no double yolks: Mrs Hambrook 1. Mrs Tapp 2, Mrs Broadfoot 3, Mrs Hyde 4. Dozen duck eggs, no double yokes: Mrs Booth 1. Col. hotne-made sauces, chutney and pickles, two varieties: Mrs A. L. Hardy 1, Mrs Broadfoot ,2. Col. home-made jellies, two varieties: Mrs Hunt 1, Mrs Langmuir 2 and 3. Col. home-made jama, three varieties: Mrs Langmuir 1 and 2, Mrs J. F. Vercoe 3, Mrs A. L. Hardy 4. Col. bottled fruits, three varieties: Mrs Hunt 1, Mrs Hambrook 2. Two glasses marmalade: Mrs A. L. Hardy 1, Mrs Hunt 2. Mrs Langmuir 3 and 4. Needlework —(Judge: MissK. Wells): —Child's smocked frock: Mrs Jane 1. embroidered blouse: Miss V. Mitchell 1. Mrs Banks 2. Knitted bootees and singlet: Mrs Newcombe 1. Gent's hand-knitted socks: Mr Dillicar 1, Mr Macquarrie 2. Knitted lace: Mr Macquarrie 1. House shawl Mr Jane. Cbilds crochet petticoat: Mrs Langmuir 1, Mrs Hickson 2. Pair crochet doyleys: Mrs Harris 1, Mrs Quirk 2. Mount Mellick work: Mrs Broadfoot 1. Embroidery in coloured silks: Mrs Banks, Mr 3 Steele 2. Stencil work, pair of curtains: Mrs Banks 1. Point lace: Mrs J. E. Walker 1. Drawnthread work: Mrs Harris 1, Mrs Marshall 2, Mrs Comer h.c. Applique work: Mrs Huddlestone 1. Caaras work: Mrs R. C. Jordan, 1, Miss Jordan 2. English eyelet-hole embroidery: Mrs Comer 1, Mrs Harris 2. Novelty pin cushion: Mrs R. C. Jordan 1, MissC. Matthew 2. Handkerchief sachet: Mrs R. C. Jordan 1. Three neatest darned socks or stockings, must be old: Miss Lalla Gillanders 1. Set buttonholes, six on cotton and six on coth: Mrs Harris 1. Beat ironed white shirt and collar: Mrs Capp 1, Mrs Tierney 2. For girls under 15 —Dressed doll: MissC. Matthew 1. Hemstitched handkerchief: Miss C. Matthew 1. Native section—Collection native work, mats, kits, carving, etc.: J. Joseph 1, Mrs Tuheka Hetet 2, Hohepa Tnmati 3. Homemade butter: Mrs Hambrookl, Mrs Quirk 2, Misa M. W. CiilTord ;3, Mrs Macquarrie -1.

Special Prizes. Mrs Hunt's for collection of cut (lowers: Mrs Vereoo 1, Mrs F. E. Steven? 2. Mrs M. J. Jonas' for best; rich and sponge cake: Mrs Mora 1. Mrs MeliiiUi's for bouquet of wild flowers: Mary Mac Donald 1. Mrs Mostyn Jones' for table decorations: Mrs Broad foot 1, Mrs Quirk 2. Mrs G. Stevens' for best collection of fancy work: Mrs Tane 2. Mrs Walsh's for best collection of rose*: Mrs F. E. Stevens 1. Mrs N. C. Matthew's for best shower bouquet: Mrs Broadfoot 1, Rev. A. Armstrong 2. Mrs Bond's for chip carving Master W. H. Dil'icar 1.

! THE SHOW DINNER. ' The Show dinner was held in the Alexandra Kink in Ihe evening at X : o'clock. Mr VV. Gadsby (president) occupied the chair, and there were : present the judges and many of the visiting exhibitors, besides a good muster of local people. The catering was in the hands of Mr F. J. Thomson, who maintained his reputation for providing ai excellent repast. After the usual loyal toast had been honoured, Mr Gadsby proposed the toast of the Judges.—Mr Grant, in responding, said ho was greatly pleased to be able to say the was much better than he had expected. The horses were up to a high standard. but he advised that the young local horses should be more thoroughly handled before being placed in the ring. This meant much in competition with other horses from older districts. Mr McNiven said he was satisfied that the country oil which the stock had come must be really good to produce what he had seen at the Show. He advised the younger men to follow the good example of the president and they would soon have one of the best shows in the Dominion. Mr Hassall proposed the toast of the Executive. When they considered what had been done despite bad roads and other disabilities in such a new district they had little to fear in future. *— Mr Boddie suitably responded. Mr Hayward proposed the toast of the A. and P. Association, and eulogised the work done by Messrs Gadsby in the interests of the Association.- - Messrs Gadsby (president) and Somerville (vice-prsident) in replying referred to the loyal assistance they had reecived from the stewards, and expressed gratification at being able to secure the assistance of such good judges, who had come long distances to judge at hte Show. Mr Somerville proposed the toast of the Visiting Exhibitors, which was responded to by Messrs Hall and J. Allen.

Major Lusk, in proposing the toast of the Agricultural and Fnstoral Interests, referred to the necessity for unity among the farmers and advocated the banding together of thr farmers politically.—Mr Pine, in responding to the) toast, endorsed the proposer's remarks with respect to the necessity for union. He referred to the assistant afforded by the promoting of agricultural and pastoral associations and claimed that the land of the district was equal to producing show stock that would compete with any district in the Dominion. Ills experience throughout the country led him to this conclusion, and he was sure such a thing would come to pass. In a eulogistic speech, Mr Boddie proposed the toast of the chairman. He referred to the good work done by Mr Gadsby, who was a distinct acquisition to the district.-—Mr Gadsby, in responding, urged the young fellows who had taken pari in the Show to continue their efforts, which would considerably assist the whole district. The toast of the Ladies was proposd by Mr Rolleston, who spoke highly of the work performed by tho ladies in connection with the Show. —Mr Briscoe responded on behalf of the ladies. Mr Scholes proposed the Press, Messrs Matthew and Hayward responding. The evening concluded by those present singing "Auld Lang Sync."