FEILDING A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8733, 6 February 1907, Page 2

FEILDING A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Third Annual Shaw

The weather yesterday morning looked anything but promising for the opening ]( day of the Show. Dark clouds gathered overhead threatening at any minute to pour out their contents over the busy j officials and exhibitors who wore straining every effort to have the exhibits in position at the appointed hour. Despite the disadvantages of a few showers the j judging was entered upon promptly to t time and carried out with despatch. The g weather, no doubt, was responsible for t the small attendance, but judging by the j excellence of the Show, it is safe to 1 predict a very largo crowd to-day. Many c substantial improvements met the eye of ( the visitor who had the good fortune to s be present the previous year. Owing to t the vast increase in entries of sheep c special attention had to bo given to the £ erection of sheep pens. The oval, which 1 has been formed since last year, leaves { very little to bo desired, having a good 1 award it can be overlooked with comfort > from almost any part of the ground, ( and will entirely do away with , ' the necessity for overcrowding. The ' ! machinery exhibits also occupy a different j < position to last year, the site selected j ’ affording plenty of space so that every j exhibit can bo scon to good effect. Apart from the fact that such a show will provide amusement to thousands of visitors, its educational value must bo taken into consideration. A walk around the sheep, j cattle and horses is sufficient to convince even a disinterested visitor, of the importance of this fixture. The views of a gentleman who was present from Christchurch and who is a leading member in the A. and P. Show there, are worthy of note, when he states that ho has learned ideas from Feilding which if put into practice would be most beneficial to his Society. The management throughout leaves very little to bo desired, and many a hard worked committee man will give a sigh of relief when this successful function is brought to a close this evening, knowing that he has assisted to add still another groat success in the shape of a Show which has by no means reached its limitations. THE COMPETITIONS. The competitions started at noon, and were the great centre of attraction throughout the afternoon, but there is one improvement that might be made to-day, and that is to keep the public out of the Oval. The driving competition showed skilful work, especially on the part of some of the ladies, who handled the ribbons with unerring skill. Tiio prize was awarded to MissN. G. bobertson Pasera, J. Bull’s bay Molly being second, and J. H. Stodart’s Biddy third. J. Bull’s Molly and Belladonna scoured the prizes in the Tandem Driving, being the only competitors. Sorg. Younger’s section of the Feilding Mounted Kiilos easily won the Leaping and Jumping Competition, as Serg. llanby’s team was disqualified for missing two hurdles. The Victoria Cross resulted in a win for Private Bratson. A very useful competition which met with the approval of the farmers was the Stopping Competition, which tends to teach competitors to step out a piece of ground on a farm. The distance is one chain, and the nearest to that takes the prize ; 13 competitors nominated, the winners being J H Alderson, GGft 2in, 1 ; J Jensen, CaUlin, 2 ; E II Fisher, C7l't lin, 3. A good field came out in the Maiden Hunters, resulting in S J Haywood’s Ned Kelly 1, C A Bank’s' Lubra 2, J Cook’s

The buck jumping competition created a good deal ot interest, especially Mr Knight’s exhibition, the rider maintaining his position in tho saddle in spite of the efforts of a well-trained bucking pony. F Barrow, of Cheltenham, rode the bullock for I2scc HOX’.SKfj Commencing with the ponies, Mr J McMvcn, of Clive, the judge, said they were a very fair lot. The entries came forward in good number. The polo ponies wore well represented, and included the pick of the district, the well-known breeders being represented. In saddle horses, tho c;a. 9 :: nr, ;t suitable for breeding hacks was well contested. F Jjaniftby.'s Lady fV.lyton was awarded the first prize, tho judge being of opinion that it was far superior to anything in the class. In the tandem team thpr” were only two entries, the prize going tv Mr J Bull. Speaking of the other harness horses, the judge said that tuo singles, 1-5 hands and over, could compete at any show ; the I I hands up to 15 hands, although net ,-e pood, deserve mention. To the agricultural farmer tho draught section was not the least interesting, the class „t animals throughout denoting that the exhibitors haft exercised care not to bring inferior horses into the ring. In every dgss tho judge had seme pleasing remarks to make. In tl'.ij mare class there were eleven entries, tho first and second prizes going’lo II N Watson, while the best foal in the same class was also awarded to this exhibitor. The judge also remarked that Mr Watson’s filly was a nice animal, showing pood Commenting on W W Giadsley’s Princess lloyai, }to said she WHS tit to show in any ring. The heavy celding or laaro was* a class with good quality, and irk? keenly contested. Tire Palmerston Gas Co’s Plain Bill was 100 heavy for the light class, but still the judge said ire could not b-<lp but .award a third prize, ns thu horse was everything that a spring carter should be. The three plough teams were well shown, tip II N Watson securing first honours Owing to a slight misunderstanding a number of horses were absent from tho competitions owners thinking they were to ho called upon for the second day instead of the first

The miscellaneous classes did not call for much attention. The same ‘horses competed in the milk-cait and springy cart class, Mr G, 11, Mallet’s Larkin carrying of! the first prize in each instance. PONIES, Pony mare, Id, linuds and under, with foal at foot; Mrs Whittaker's Dot 1, W H Saudilaud’s Ddffroy 2, W H Pratt's

Pony mare or gelding, over 13 hands ; F E Jackson’s .1, M Brigg’s “Pawhiti” 2, II II Stephen’s Kitty 3 Polo pony II W White's Paradox 1, G N Pharazou’s Tikipoo 2, W B Sanderson’s Popper 3 Pony mare or gelding : M Desmond’s Blackberry 1, N Wheeler’s Whiskers 2, A B Mayo’s Tiny 3 Pony mare or gelding; A Simmond’s King Dick 1, J F F,:,twisj,le’s Brownie 2, Mrs Whittaker's Billy 3 Ware most suitable for breeding backs, with foal -at foot: F Barnaby’s Lady Colyton 1, .1) Whisker’s Lady 2, Dormer’s Phyllis 3 HARNESS HORSES. Pair harness horses : J Bull’s Molly and Belladonna 1 Pair harness ponies : H If Stephen’s 1. E Short’s 2, G Trow in’s 3 Tandem team; J Bull’s Molly and Belladonna .1 Single harness horse : J Bull’s Molly 1, T F Hnggitt’s Jack 2, J Hurley’s Darlcio v h c

Single harness horse; G P Eanby’s Topsy .1, T C Boss's Banjo 2, J H Stodart’s Biddy 3 Single harness pony: E Short’s Wi Wi 1, A A Stephen’s Kitty 2, J II Stodart’a Biddy 3, A Atwood’s Tincy v h DRAUGHTS

Mere with foal at foot; best foal in lass 34: II N Watson’s Kbartoitm 1, If N Watson’s Lady McArthur 2, foal special prize, G Williams’ Poll 3, T 11 William v h c, W E Baker’s Maggie h c

Filly or gelding, foal: UN Watson's Maggie Blair 1 and Turquoise 2, S Coombu’s Glou 3, Thomson Bros’ Prince v b c.

Lilly or gelding, foal; W Gadsby’s Rosebud 1, .11 N Watson’s Lady Blair 3, K Short’s Princess a

Filly or gelding, foal: W Qadsby’s Princess Royal .1, 11 N Watson’s Maggie (jowrio 3, A J Perry’s Dolly 9 Heavy gelding or nmro ; H M Simmomls’ Charley .1, P N G;g) Co.'a Plain Bill 3, H N Watson’s Damsel 3

Light gelding or mare: Bartholomew Bros’ Jlipk I, II M Simmomls’ Knight 3, P N Gas Co.'s Plain Bill 3

Pair hones; 11 N Watson’s Maggie 801 l and Maggie Blair 1. II M Simmonds* Charlie'and Captain 3 3-horae plough team i II N Watson’s Maggie 8011, Maggie Blair and Turquoise i, J M Bennett’s team 3, W Hold and Sou’s team a h&e. ... A, - - ■? -Vi...

AriSCELLANEOUS Milk cart (up to I ton) —G HAlallott’s Darlcio I, W Gadsby’s Soddon 2, Auburn Bros’ Susie 3 Spring cart (up to J ton) : G H Millott’s Darkle 1, W Gadsby’s Seddon 2, Auburn Bros’. Susie 3. Single horse: J Jacobsen’s Dolly X, Mrs Garlick’s Dandy 2 DAIRY CATTLE Mr J A MoCrea, of Palmerston North, judged all the cattle, with the exception o£ the Ayrshires and fat stock. He was greatly impressed with the daily stock throughout, and remarked that he had judged at shows all over the Island and had not seen better exhibits. He singled out Mr S B Lancaster’s Fair Eileen 111. (Jersey) as the best cow on the ground, and said she represented all the qualities of a fhshclass Jersey, and had there been a championship she should certainly have secured it. The age of this heifer is two years and one month. Mr Lancaster’s trio of heifers were a perfect picture. In judging the Jersey cows in milk with calf at foot, he had a long undertaking, owing to the number in the class, He was obliged to pass two which were not altogether purebred. He remarked that the competition was very keen with the prizewinners, but Mr Buchanan’s May Beauty stood out above all the class. Ho was agreeably surprised to see the splendid show of milk which nil the cows possessed. Commenting on the hulls calved since July Ist, 11)00, he said they wore only a very ordinary lot. Tho three dairy heifers of any grade wore responsible for six classes, tw'o of which were exhibited by Mr S. Standcn. Tbo judge said it was hardly fair to expect him to judge tho mixed grades, as he might get tho credit of favouring las own brood. At any rate, bo could not pass Mr Lancaster’s trio, as they were far superior to any other’s. Tiro exhibits to which ho did not award prizes in tho class wore slightly on tho woody side Commenting generally, Mr McCroa said that they wore a great improvement on what he had expected to see, and if tho Society kept on progressing so rapidly they would soon, bo credited with having tho best class of stock exhibited in tho Island. There was hardly one exhibit that was not a credit to the owner. Shorthorns had no place in tha Show, and there were only two entries in tho Horefords. In Ayreslrires Mr S. Standcn, of Aorangi, was the leading exhibitor. Tire judge, Mr S. Luxford, said that Mr S. Standen’s cow w'as worthy of a championship. Although few in number tiro Ayreshires as a whole would take a lot of beating at any Show. Mr J. Campion judged tho fat stock, which wore numerous. He had nothing special to remark except they were a good all round lot. It may be interesting to mention that' Mr Lancaster, out of nine entries, secured seven firsts and two seconds, which should make any exhibitor feel proud. Dairy cow, any breed or grade in milk; A Buchanan 1 and v h c, S Standen 2 and 3 One dairy heifer ; S T Hostioks 1, S. B. Lancaster 2, W E Ham 15 Three dairy heifers : E II Crabb 1 and 2, S Standen 3 One dairy heifer: S B Lancaster 1, S Standen 2 and v h c,Mrs M A Kirton 3 Throe dairy heifer : M A Kirton 1, W A Sandilands 2 One dairy heifer; S B Lancaster 1, E Burrell 2, C G C Dernier 3, S Shamlen h c Three dairy heifers; S B Lancaster 1, S Standcn 2 and v h c, M A Kirton 3 Trane;aim Cattle

HKKEI’OiIDS Cow, with caif at foot: E Short 1 11 tiler, calved since Ist July, 1903 ; E Short 1 AVKsninca flow in milk, or with calf at toot: S St;;ndcn 1 and 2 Heifer in milk, calved since Ist July, 1903: W P Havre 1, S Standen 3 Three hoifor?, calved since Ist July, 1903; B Standen 1 Hull, calved since Ist July, 1905 : W P Ilarro 1 JEESETS Cow in milk, or with calf at foot: A Buchanan 1 and v h c, S 11 Lancaster 2, C Ci C Dormer 3, M A Kirton o Heifer m milk, calved since Ist July, 1903: S 11 Lancaster 1, A Buohana 2 and 3 Three heifers, calved since Ist July, 1903; S B Lancaster 1, A Buchanan 2 Bull, calved since Ist July, 1905; A Buchanan 1, 2’ and 3 FAT CATTLE: Two bullocks, calved sinco Ist July, 1803 ; Bayly Bros 1, E Short 2 Best pea of 3 two-year-old steers, calved since Ist July, 1904; Bayly Bros 1 and 2, E Short 2 Best pen of thrpo yearling steers: W Mills 1. E Short 2 Best quality single bullock, any age : B Sliorfc 1 W A Sandilands 2 Pen of three fat bullocks: E Short 1, Bayly Bros 3 SHEEP. Those exhibits with 1250 outvies, arc said to constitute a record number for the colony, As to the quality of the exhibits, though good on the whole, included pons in each class Hardly suitable for a show ring; nevertheless, with these defects in vie w it was the general opinion of fanners present, that the sheep exhibition was a very satisfactory one. Especially was this 8o .with i-iio fats, of which the judge remarked it was a pleasure to examine, find Jio considered the entries wore a credit to the district. The Hon, J. Bryce was awarded champion for 2 fat lambs. Of pen 354, Leicester or Leicester crosses, the judge said It was ?i beautiful pen, equal to any there were in Canterbury, In several cases tho judge passed over excellent pons because of faults in classiitg. As for instance' pen 334 was overweight while pen dk contained n. stag. Pen 330 had one poor sheep, so was nop judged worthy of a prize. The same fault of classing occurred in pen 345, which contained a sheep over the ago. the other entries in the p.on being first quality. In regard to a pen of Mr F. S, McKao’s, the judge remarked that they wore as good as the best in Canterbury. Also of Mr J 11, Booth’s pen 374 of wethers ho said they stood out by themselves as easily first. Ho was as emphatic in his condemnation of one or two other pens of old sheep, expressed surprise that the owners kept thorn to such an ago, “ just bags of fat ” said bo as ho poked thorn in tho ribs, “ with hardly a pound of meat upon them. Wo have no use for such sheep in Canterbury.” In tho farmers’ class tho judge considered several of tho exhibits showed a coarseness in tho wool that indicated inferior sires. Tho typo might bo fair tor farmers though it was unsuitable for stud purposes. Tho -show of Lincolns was very good and worthy of tho district in which this breed lavs been so popular. This was especially so of Air W. Baker's 3 rams pea ot>o. Tho judge also made special mention of Mr Gadsby's two ov/i;,: i ■ and class one ewe. Tho English Leicester.-: made a good exhibit, an excellent i representative of which was the entry in I aged ram class, In tho Shropshires, J. li. | ! ! Corrigan scooped tljo pooj, C. Dormer’s wore highly commended. Tho judge’s remarks on tho Southdowns woro that they formed a strong class, worn a good Lt and woro mostly in good condition. Ho had not oxpoctod to sco such good shoop hovo, Tho English Loioestors and Border Leicester.-! woro good exhibits but tho Shropshires woro ratlior weak, except ono or two. Tho Shropshires woro not a very profitable brood, which was no doubt tho reason tho class woro not strongly represented. His impression was that tho stock throughout tho show woro a credit to tho district. Among tho local exhibitors Mr W. G. Pearce ami Mr J. Knight woro very successful, as will bo soon by the prize list.

TAT SHEW’. 8 Five wethers or C maiden owes, Down or Down crosses, under 21 months : Hon J. ! Bryce I, H. ,T. Booth 2, T. Shortall 3. | Five wethers or 6 maiden ewes, Lincoln , i or Lincoln crosses, 21 months and over; ; W. B. V. I’caroo 1, W. Bold and Son 2, Hon J. iWyco 3. 1 Five wethers or r> maiden owes, Lincoln or Lincoln crosses, under 31 months; \V.. i B. V. Penroo 1, Hon J. Bryoo 3. Five wethers or 6 maiden owes, Romney ! or Uomney crosses, 21 months and over; ! W. Bold and Son 1, Him J. Bryoo ‘j, Five wethers or 5 maiden ewes, Bcmmoy or Bomnoy omsos, under 31 months: E. • , S. Mollao 1, W. 0. l‘«ftroo S and it. _ , j

Five wethers 0r.5 maiden ewes, Leicester or Leicester crosses,- 21 months and over: E. Smith 1.

Five wethers or 5 maiden ewes : F. S. Mcßac 1, Hon J. Bryce 2. Two wethers. Longwool ; Hon J. Bryce 1, W. Ecid and Son 2. Two wethers, Down or Down crosses ; H. J. Booth 1, Hon J. Bryce 2, W. B. V. Pearce 3.

Five wethers most suitable for freezing, wool and carcase combined, date of shearing to be stated on entry form: H. J. Booth 1, Hon J. Bryce 2 and 3. Three fat wethers, any age, any weight, longwool : Mrs Whittaker 1, Hon J. Bryce 2.

Three fat ewes, any ago, any weight, longwool: W. E. Baker 1, T. Shortall 2, W. Bold and Son 3.

Three fat wethers, any age, any weight, Down or Down crosses: Hon. J. Bryce 1, W. Eoid 2.

Three fat owes, any ago, any weight, Down or Down crosses: W r . A. Sandilands 1. FAT LAlrns. Five fat lambs, shorn, Down or Dowu crosses, bred by exhibitor; A. F. Fitzborbert 1 and 3, J. Knight 2, W. L. F. Fetch v h c, Hon. J. Bryce he. Five fat lambs, shorn, Lincoln or Lincoln crosses, bred by exhibitor : Hon. J. Bryce 1, J. Power 2. Five fat lambs, shorn, Romney or Romney crosses, bred by exhibitor; W, J. Pearce 1, Hon. J. Bryce 2 and 3, A. Kidd h c.

Five fat lambs, shorn, Leicester or Leicester crosses, bred by exhibitor: C, Milieu 1, Hon. J. Bryce 2, W. F. Bikington 3.

Three fat lambs, any breed, shorn, not necessarily bred by exhibitor : J. Knight I, W. L. P. Fetch 2, W. Bold and Son 3. Five fat lambs, any breed, in wool, bred by exhibitor ; W. L. F. Fetch 1, W. Reid and Son 2, W. J. Booth 3. Five fat lambs, shorn,-Down or Down crosses, heavy-weight, bred by exhibitor : J. Knight 1, Hon. J. Bryce 2, H. J. Booth 3.

Five fat lambs, shorn, longwool, bred by exhibitor : J. Shortall 1, IV. Reid and Son 2.

Two fat lambs, shorn, most suitable£for freezing, down or down crosses ; Hon J. Bryce 1 and ch, W. L. T. Fetch 2, A T. Fitzherbert 3 an.d c, T. Knight h c. Two fat lambs, shorn, most suitable for freezing, longwool: Hon J. Bryce 1 and 2, W. G. Pearce 3. Farmers’ Classes. FLOCK SHEEP. Throe Eomney owes, under 21 months: T. Knight 1 aad 2, W. L. Pearce 3, W. Reid and Son h c. Three Romney ewes, over 21 months: W. Reid and Son 1 and 3, W. E. Baker 2, T. W. Robertson 2 and h c.

Two Eomney rams, under 21 months W. L. Pearce 1 and 2, W. E. Baker 3.

Three Romney ewe lambs, in wool: W. L. Pearce 1, W. E. Baker 2, W. Gibson 3. Two Eomney ram lambs, in wool: W.E, Baker 1 and 2, T. W. Robertson 3. Throe Lincoln ewes, under 21 months: J. W. Bradey 1 and 2, Smith Bros, 3.

Throe Lincoln ewes, over 21 months J. W. Bradey 1 and 2, H. P. Taylor 3.

Two Lincoln rams, under 31 months : A, J. Perry 1, 11. P. Taylor 2 and 3.

Three Lincoln ev.e lambs, in wool: J. W. Bradey 1 and 2, A. J. Perry 3, J. R. Corrigan v h o Two Lincoln ram lambs, in wool: J. W. Brady 1 and 2, A, J. Perry 3. Three owes, crossbred, under 21 months F. S. Mcßae 1, J. E. Corrigan 2 and 3.Three'ambs, crossbred; in wool : lion J. Bryce 1, J. It. Corrigan 2, J. Power 3, W. 15. Y. Pearco v h a: '• '

One pet lamb, exhibited by children : Doris Harrison 1, M. Harrison"2, T. Eedpatt 3, X. Short all vhc. I’UEBBBED KOSINEYS. Throe rams, under 21 months; W. Gibson 1, J. Knight 2. M. Voss 3, One ram, any ago ; W, J, Pearce 1, M, Yoss 2 and 3, Twoewos, under 21 months.- J. Knight I, M. Voss 2, One ewe, any ago ; J. Kensington 1, TV. J. Pearce 2, M. Yoss 3. One ram lamb, in wool; J. Knight 1 and 2, J. Kensington 3. One ewe lamb, in wool: J. Knight 1 and 2, 11. Yoss 3.

LINCOLN?. Three lambs, under 21 months : J. W. Baker 1, J. E. Corrigan 2 and 3. One ram, any age : J. K. Corrigan 1 and 2.

Two owes, under 21 months: W. Gadsby 1 and 2, J. I*. Corrigan 3, Quo ewe, any ago: W. Gadsby 1 and 2, J. E. Corrigan 3. One ram lamb, in wool: W. Gadsby 1 and 2, T. Y. Lethbridge 3, J. AY. Baker y li c. One ewe lamb, in wool: AY. Gadsby 1 and 2, T. Y. Lethbridge 3. BORDER LEICESTEKS. Three rams, under 21 months; Slack Bros, 1, P, If oilen 2, One ram, any age: Slack Bros,'], AY, B. Y. Pearce 2, P. Keilson 3 and V U c, Two owes, under 21 months; Slack Bros, 1, P, Neilsen 2, AY. B. Y. Poarco 3, One owo, any ago; Slack pros, 1, IV, B, V. Pearce 2, J, 11. Corrigan 3 and vh c, One ram lamb, in wool; P, Neilsen I, Slack Bros, 2, 1 ewe Jamb, in wool; Slack Bros 1, J. E. Corrigan 2 and 3 ENGLISH LEICESTERS. 3 rams under, 21 months : S. R. Lancaster 1, Slack Bros 2, J, 11. Corrigan 3 and v h o 1 ram, any age : S. E. Lancaster I, Slack Bros 2, J. E. Corrigan 3, v h c and h a 2 owes, under 21 months > S. E. Lancaster 1, Slack Bros 2, J. E, Corrigan 3 and v h o 1 ewe, any age : J E Corrigan 1, Slack Bros 2, J 11 Corrigan 3 and yh.o , 1 ram lamb, in wool: Slack Bros 1, S E Lancaster 2, J R Corrigan 3, v h c and liY 1 ewe lamb, in wool: Slack Bros 1, S 11 Lancaster 2, J 11 Corrigan 3 and v h c SOUTHDOWN'S. 3 rams, under 21 months; A F Fitzherbert 1, S 11 Lancaster 3, Ay E Baker 8, J Knight y h c, A H Eoliq h o One ram, any age: J Knight 1, S E Lancaster 2, Ellis liras 3, W L F Fetch v h c, A H Iloilo h c and o Two ewes, under 21 months : S E Lancaster ], W F. Baker 2, J Knight 3 and v h c, EUis Bros h e

One ewe, any ago : W E Baker 1 and 2, fi E Lancaster 3, A H Hollo v h q One ram lamb, in wool ! J Knight 1 and 2, W E Baker 3, A H Hollo vlic One ewe lamb, in woo!: S 11 Lancaster 1, J Knight 2, W E Baker 3 and v h c, A II Hollo h c sm:orsinnKS Three rams, .under 21 months: J E Corrigan 1 and 2, 0 U 0 liermer One ram, any ago: J R Corrigan 1 and 2, C G C Dermor 3 and v h o

Two ewes, under 21 months: J E Corrigan 1 and 2, C 6 C Dormer 3

One ewe, any ago: J E Corrigan 1 2 and 3, C G C Dormer v h c

Earn lamb, in woo!; J 11 Corrigan 1 2 and 3, C G C Dormer v h o

One cwo lamb, in wool: J E Corrigan 1 2 and 3 Fat sheep: Hon J Bryce (37 points) 1, J II Ijooth and Ecid and Hons (13 points) 2 , Fat lambs: lion J Bryce (28 points) 1, J Knight (13 points) 2 cßossimnn wgpn The wool exhibits were not numerous, but the judge remarked that all the exhibits showed very good quality. W G Pearce secured first and W Eeid and Sons second PIGS The pigs constituted a really good ox: j hibit of baconers, and this, from n practical point of view, is the principal object. The , well-known brooders, Messrs ‘K White, S Stamlen, Slack Bros, and B Gray, were i the principal exhibitors. There would have | been more entries had there been classes for breeding sows and boars of any age, and the time of the year is not suitable for exhibition of sows, but there wore a few excellent exhibits cf litters. Mr W Goodrick exhibited a good litter of cloven. Mr W SiretUm showed some excellent crossbred Tamwotih - Yorkshires, and for baconers It would be hard to boat some entries of Mr B Gray, being of good length in tha side carrying good ham* and with small jowls. Mr Tom MoKomno was a successful exhiliitQr in the purebred class, and Messrs Slack Bros obtained a prime fo each exhibit

Three pigs, most suitable for factory Moon, updor 12 mouths, any broods \V Strut-ton t and 2 One pig, most suitable for factory m4or -42 monttyL. wiy bwfcl'

Alfred] Kidd 1, E White 2 and 3, T Shortall h o

Three pigs, most suitable for porkweight not to exceed 001 b, any breed, A F Cuff 1. W Stretton 2

Sow and litter; litter most suited for factory purposes, not to exceed six weeks of a>re, value of litter to count: AY Goodrick 1, B White 2 and 3 One pig, most suitable for pork, weight not to exceed 90lb. any breed: J P Jensen , A F Cuff 2, S Standen 3 rtTEKBREns, Berkshire boar, under 18 months ; Slack Bros. 1 Berkshire boar, 0 months and under: Slack Bros. 1, S Standen 2, E White 3 Berkshire sow, under 18 months : Slack Bros 1, E White 2, S Standen 3 Berkshire sow, 0 months and under; Slack Bros 1, Standen 2, E tVhite 3 Yorkshire sow, under 18 months: B Gray 1 and 3 Yorkshire sow, 6 months and under : B Gray 1,3, and vhc, E White 2 Boar, any other purebred, under 18 months : E White 1

Boar, any other purebred, under G months: E White 1, T McKenzie 2 Sow, any other purebred, under 6 months ; T McKenzie 1, J P Jenson 3 HOME INDUSTRIES. The entries in nearly all tho classes show a substantial increase upon last year, tbo majority coming from around the district. Tho home-made bread, scones, and cakes wore tho best contested classes. Tho-children’s classes, under 15 years, were in great variety. Pickles and jams, were also there in great quantity. Speaking of tho butter, tho judge was surprised, seeing that there were factories all round the district, that there were so few entries, yet tho three exhibits were excellent samples. There was very little difference in flavour between tho first and second, and ho considered the first prize lot very suitable for export. Tho second prize was on tho mild side.

Home-made Bread, two loaves white, each about 2lb : Mrs Murray 1, Mrs M. Desmond 2, Miss F. B. Arnold 3. Home-made Bread, two loaves brown, each about 2lb; Mrs M. Desmond 1. Six Scones, oven; Mrs D. Murray 1, Miss M. Tail 2, Miss T. Watson 3. Six Scones, girdle : Miss J. Tait I, Miss T. Watson 2.

Pound Cake, not less than 2lb weight, to be cut by judge: Mrs H. Ansticu 1, Miss M. Desmond 3, Mrs J. P. Harrison 3. Madeira Cake, not less than 21b weight, to bo out by judge : Mrs F. Cosgrove 1 , Mrs M. Desmond 2. Sponge Sandwich, any filling: Mrs H. A. Lennon 1, Mrs J. Harrison 2. Iced Cake, icing only to bo judged: Miss J. Tait 1, Mrs H. Anstico 2. Fancy Cakes, six varieties, ono plate : Mrs J. Harrison 1, Miss M. Tait 2, Mrs Desmond 3. Twelve Jam Tarts, best putt pastry: Mrs Murray 1. Best collection homo-made Biscuits, not exceeding six varieties: Mrs T. "Watson 1. Best collection of Saroury Sandwiches, not loss than six varieties, three of each : Miss E. Askew 1, Mrs C. Fitzhorbort 2. Ginger Bread ; Mrs F. Cosgrove 1. Short-bread, one plate : Mrs M. Desmond 1. Best six Cream Putts : Mrs Murray 1, Hen Eggs, ono dozen, by weight: M, Eichardson 1. Duck Eggs: Mrs H. A. Lcuuau 1.

Best Collection of Sweet), six varieties Miss D. Gould 1. Open Classes.

Best collection of Bottled Fruit, sis varieties: Mrs H. Anstico 1.

Best six pots of Jam and Jellies, throe each, not loss than throe varieties : Mrs H. Anstico 1.

Beat throe kinds of Jam, ono pot of each: Mrs It. Anstioj 1, Mrs M. Desmond 2, ■

Best collection Pickles and Sauces, not less than 0, and not more than 1(1 buttles"; Mrs 11. Anstico 1.

Best home-made Marmalade, 3 bottles i Mrs It. Ansticc 1. ? ' Best collection home-made Fruit Syrups, not exceeding G bottles : Mrs H. Anstico 1. Best collection home-made Sweets; Mjss E ; Askew 1," Miss D. Gould 2, Q, Gould 3, Best three fleoooa Crossbred Wool, to bo gvov.m and exhibited by farmers ; W. G. Pearce 1 and v.h.c,, W. Eoid and Sons 2. DAIRY PRODUCE. Butter for export, ono box of 561 b in bulk ; Eangitikei Co-operative Dairy Co. I, Cheltenham Co-operative Dairy Co. 3, J. J. Giliioa’ entry' 3. Farmers’ Fresh Separator Butter, not less than 31bs: Mrs K. S. Smith 1. VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. Tho potato exhibits wore tjie strong feature of the vegetable classes, a fine collection of eight varieties coming forward from Kimbolton, grown by G. E, 8011, Mr London from tho same locality, takes a leading part in all the district horticultural show's, came forward with a collection of'several now varieties, whiclj ho lias recently imported. The season ip Kimbolton has been everything that could be desired for potato growing, so that it is not tq be wondered at that Kimbolton camo off victorious. Tho first and second prizes were clean exhibits, but some of the others were rather scabby; owing to |ho dry weather, The vegetable classes were all wejl contested, especially in the collections, Ono pleasing feature was the Cheltenham School entering a number of varieties of vegetables, The fruit classes wore almost exclusively dovoted to Mr A, E, Major, of Aoraugi, and his exhibits were, in every way, a credit both to himself and tho Aorangi soil. Mr B. H. Just, Palmerston, was also a prominent exhibitor. Tho collection of weeds in the children's class only showed one entry, and this being tho fact it did not detract in any way from the excellence of the collection.

Early Potatoes, two or more varieties, in 141 b lots; G. E. Beil 1, AY. London 2. Collection, six varieties: G. B. Btdl 1, J. McFarland 2.

Peas, 25 pods : AY. London 1. Broad Beans, 25 pods : AY. London 1, Cheltenham School 2.

Cabbages, three: Cheltenham School 1, AY. London 2. Cgi-rots, six; Cheltenham School 1, Turnips, six; Cheltenham School 1. Parsnips, six ; G. E, Bell 1, J. McFarland 3,

Apples, dessert, six: A. E. Mayo I, B. H. Just 2.

Apples, eookisg, six: A. E. Mayo 1, B, H. Just 2.

Pears, six; A.E, Mnyo 1. Plums, dessert, 12: A. IL Mayo 1, B.H. Just 2. Plums, cooking, 12: A. E. Mayo 1, L, B'. Just- 2, Peaches, 12: A. K. Mayo 1. Collection Apples, named : B. H. Just. Public' School Section, for scholars under l(i years of age • gjAYeods, host collection, named: Myrtle Reid I. ' ’ ' ' ■’' Native Trees land Shrubs, best collcG; lion : Kate Reid 1. Grasses, best collection, named : Victo? Epid 1.