MANAWATU AND WEST COAST A. AND P. ASSOCIAION.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 8963, 31 October 1907, Page 2

MANAWATU AND WEST COAST A. AND P. ASSOCIAION.

The Annual Show.

IN THE RING. The various competitions held sit the show -yesterday wore on the whole very evenly contested the judge (Mr‘J. O’Brien, of Oaniarn) having groat difficulty in some cases iu separating the horses. The class for the best gentleman rider was a very even one, there being a very good oalss of riders competing. Mr AA T , J. Bartlett who was'awardod the first prize, gave a very good exhibition of horsemanship and ho was very close run by Mr A. Mitchell who secured second place. In the classes for the best bareback rider, the two lady riders competing, Miss E. Abbott and Miss M. Briggs, were awarded first _ and second place respectively, the judge considering that these two competitors gave a better display than their male opponents. Miss E. Abbott, whoso mount was -a bad tempered one, gave an extremely plucky display of horsemanship whilst Miss Briggs, who was a very good second, rode very well. This was an exceptionally good class and was quite • •the” prominent feature in the first day’s events. A very good exhibition of driving was given iu the single horse or pony class which was very evenly contested, the judge finally awarding first place to Miss Grace Robertson, Mr L. J. Terry next. Mr F. S. McRae throw away a very good chance nf obtaining a place, by pulling up after making a mistake. In the class for best lady’s trap and horse Mr J. Jefferson’s turnout driven by Miss Florence Jefferson stood well out from the other competitors aud was awarded first prize. A very largo number -of entries were received for the maiden hunters’ competition, aud a good contest resulted. The winning horse, Mr AT J. Bartlett’s Scout is a particularly hue jumper and it is expected that ho will do something big later on. The judge had no little difficulty in judging hot ,vocn the second and third horses, but finally gave his decision in favour of Mr P. AVotton's b.g. Goueaway, Mr Henry AVestlaud’s bay Eriu-go-bragh a goon third.

The jumping throughout was good and there was only one slight mishap during tho whole afternoon. This speaks well for both tho capability of tho riders aud tho ability of their monu ts. THE HORSE CLASSES^ Mr J. O’Brien, of’Oamaru7who"hs judge of the horse classes told a * 1 Manawatu Times ’ ’ representative last evening that as far as lie could judge from the first day’s events, tho horses competing compared very favourably with those at the South Island shows. Thciu was a very choice selection of pouies iu tho various pony classes, for which there wore good entries. In tho pouy marc class Lady Irene was a good stamp aud iu tho pouy mare or .gelding class for pouies under 13 aud uot exceeding II hands the win-

ner, Mr G. E. Moore’s Juliet was very good, but the rest of the class wore rather: mixed. Tho same applied to the class for hast pony mare or geldiug over 13 aud not exceeding 13 hands, Mr A. F Fitzherboit’s hr.in. Bess being in a class by herself. Tho pouies iu Class 33 were a poor lot hut in tho polo pouies’ class tho entries though small were of a good standard, the winner, Mr H. G. Moore’s Romeo being a particularly smart, good mannered pony, whilst Samson, also owned by Mr Moore, had the makings of a good pony with a bit of handling. In connection with tho competition for bare-back riding Mr O’Brien said that lie considered tho two successful lady riders gave as good an exhibition of horsemanship as ho_ had seen anywhere. Taking the riding generally it was excellent aud there were some very flue jumpers competing. Altogether, Mr O’Brien was distinctly well impressed with the standard of the horses competing, though some were a hit out of condition owing, no doubt, to the backward season. CHAMPION BUTTER FAT COMPETITION. First throe placed animals £lO, £<■>, £-1 aud a championship prize of £35 to ho won iu three yearly competition: one point for every 101 b of milk iu the four days, aud 35 points for every pound of butter fat produced, cows to be in possession of tho association for ton clays, tho butter fat test to be made ou the last four days. Mr A. Buchanan won tho first prize with a Jersey cow which yielded llolbs of milk for the four days, average test 5.3, total points milk' 14.5 total points fat 189.80. Mr Vv. P. Harrc’s Shorthorn cow second milk yield 1941b5, test 3.7., milk points 19.45 fat points 179.9. Mr J. Kyle third, Holstein cow, total pounds milk 180, test 38., milk points 18.5, fat points 171.44. The next iu order of merit were Messrs W. P. Harre, Shorthorn, D. •Buchanan, Jersey, S. R. Lancaster, Shorthorn, aud A. Buchanan, Jersey. THE JUDGE’S REPORT.

Mr G. Thomson, Dairy Instructor, who carried out the tests at Mr Batohelar’s farm, Fitzhcrbert, reported thus “The competitive cows this year with one or two exceptions, were not so forward in condition as those which came forward for the previous years’ trial. MrOollis, who was in charge of the milking, informs mo that all of the competitors had improved greatly since arrival at Fitzhcrbert, some most strikingly so, which fact would suggest that feed was not too plefitiful on owners’ places. In order to demonstrate still further their capabilities as efficient milkers, might I suggest that the time prior to trial be lengthened, say, cows to be in the hands of your association a fortnight prior to the test taking place. Owing to. the backward spring, feed was not nearly so plentiful as was the case last year, but the abund-

ance of natural and artificial shelter provided, together with up-to-date byre, makes it an ideal farm for conducting those trials. The cows wore carefully tended and milked by Mr Oollis. Milking commenced at 5 o’clock a.m., and 4.30 p.m., each cow being milked in the samcTordor daily. Fair-brother’s entry did not come forward. ’ ’

AMONG THE PIGS. The entries of pigs this year are less than last year, but it was the general opinion amongst authorities on the point, that there had been no falling off! in the quality. Mr D. O. O. Gebbie, the judge, was of the opinion that there had been an improvement in quality, and said several of the ’ entries had been so even that he had never found more difficulty in judging. He noticed that breeders had got rid of the short thick set Berkshires and displaced them by a more lengthy pig with a fine head. He considered Mr Lancaster’s imported boar, which was given first in Class 290, was a firstclalss tpye, suitable to improve tiie Berkshire breed here. In regard to the Tamworths, they were fairly uniform and there were one or two good pigs among them, but the remainder were of medium quality. In respect to the Yorkshires, Mr B. Gray’s imported boar was a good standard for breeders. He was right in the back; had a good spring of rib, and had a nice shoulder. Hr Gobble noted that more care had been taken in preparing the pigs than formerly. The judge stated that the quality all trough with the exception of Tamworths was first class, and although there was a scarcity of entries in some of the sections the quality was better than that of the exhibits of five years ago and was more uniform. The judge thought the Association was making a mistake in grouping the small and middle whites together. If they found it necessary to group at all bethought they should, group the middle and largo as Choir characteristics were more in common. The Tamworths appeared to have been crossed as they had lost some of the characteristics of that breed. He wished to make special mention of the champion Berkshire boar (Mr Hugh Lancaster’s) which was a particularly fine animal. Mr B. Gray’s boar referred to by the judge was lauded from quarantine island yesterday morning and was purchased from Mr Spenser, of HoUywoll Manor, England. Its cost in England was £36 10a, and the added cost of importation excluding costs of quarantine, brought the sum up to £75 13s. His owner was awarded third prize at the Royal Agricultural Show and it was placed first in a pen of two at the Bath Show. Speaking Of the value of this breed for early fattening, MiGray told a “Mamvwatn Times” representative that ho had sold pigs four and a half mouths old which turned tho scale at 1331 b. Ho had killed them at live months with a dead weight- of 1971 b, and a large Yorkshire at nine mouths which weighed -IGOlbs, Mr Gray exhibited seven pigs and was awarded five firsts iiud two seconds, ,

Mr E. AVliito, who was also & successful- exhibitor in and some other* classes, told a ‘‘Mauawatu Times”, representative that there were Inany less entries of pigs tiiis year as there were no classes for 'bacouors and litters. As a matter of fact t the exhibits wero now just from a few breeders. Hq thought it was a mistake on the part of-the committee to exclude bacouors from this show, for the bacouors were the support of the wbolo pig industry. It was the fat stock such as wore put iu to Dimock, which constituted the valuable produce. Passing from this question, Mr White wont on to say that pork aud bacon was now at an excellent price. As high as five pence aud even five pence half-penny wholesale had been obtainable. Ho had known the price to bo down to two pence throe farthings. Ho had noticed since some of the butter factories were turned into cheese factories that many farmers had lost young pigs through feeding them on whey. Ono farmer ho knew at Stony Crock had not a young pig left. The loss was preventable by putting two kerosene tins of pollard or grain meal in a barrel of whey. The whey was little else but water and the death of young pigs was really duo to lack of solid food. The increased price for their milk by cheese factories had not compensated farmers for the loss iu young pigs. Farmers often failed to give sufficient solid food, also to pigs when fed chiefly on skim milk. COOKS AND HENS.

There was an excellent exhibition of poultry for tiiis time of the year anil the birds generally wore iu good condition. In the opinion of the judge, Air S. Johnston, the winners among Brahmas wore an exceptionally good lot, both cocks and hens, aud the competition in tiiis class was keen. In the Buff Orpington class there was not much between the first and second cocks, both being sound iu colours and of good type, but the second was slightly marred by a little feat-hots on the*legs. The hens were a. quick lot but shown rather scraggy. The Black Orpington cocks were a nice quiet lot. but rather small and neglected looking. The first ami second of the White Wyandotte cocks were, of good colourant! type, though

the second were rather undersized. The Golden AVyandottes were, poor and also the Silver. The first aud second iu the Partridge AVyandottes wore very good birds. The second had been put hack through a fault iu the breast feathers. The winner in the Pullet section was very good in type and had good yellow legs. The Black Miuorcas. which were imported birds, were typical of their class, the golden pencil cock, aud hen shown were line specimens aud wore in good condition. The Aylesbury ducks wore a good class and were shown iu good form. The .Rouen duck placed first was a grand bird, good iu colour and size. The Pigeon classes were, not- well filled and though there wore some good birds among them lie thought too many prizes had been given in that section. JUDGE’S REMARKS ON THE MAKING OF COOKS.

In the opinion of Hie judge (Mr W. S. Dustin) this year’s exhibits iu tho Home Industries Section are superior to those of last yearr. Ho thought that this was done iu some measure to the reward has he made last year as to the advisabilty of tho exhibitors paying more attention to tho cleaning of tho sugar and other condiments. In regard to the exhibits as a whole, lie considered they were creditable to the exhibiors and lie' society. Iu bread he laid been able to award aiiuost the maximum number of points, namely,. 99, 89 and 88 respectively, out of ICO. All the exhibits in tho sponge class were very good as wore likewise those of Christmas cakes. In his’uotes lie had made favourable comment on the confectionery made by exhibitors under 15. In jams ho had noticed some exhibits had been under boiled and some over-boiled. The boiling was an important part in the making of jam. A few exhibitors had sent exhibits over tho regulation size hut though such exhibitors might bo more prominent it had iu no wise affected him in the judging. PHORMIUM TENAX.

It is only a few years since a flax swamp was looked upon iu Now Zealand as an eucumberauco of tho earth. To-day it occupies a very different position. For the first time iu the history of the Manawatu A. and P. Association, aud probabllly also in that of any such exhibition iu the Dominion there is to bo found a comprehensive exhibit of native flax. Long before New Zealand knew anything about tho present important hemp industry the first inhabitants put the wild native plant to many uses. Deft hands weaved wonderfully aud beautifully from the flax blade. For many years flax had practically no commercial value. Thou came, the mill plant, aud conversion of the fibre into hemp. For a time tho industry prospered, but was followed by tho inevitable slump. Practicallly all Now Zealand exports bavo at sumo time or another suffered. To-day the man 'who owns flax country is accounted fortunate indeed. Its capitalised value is enormous.

Tho authorities are now turning their attention to tho preservation and fostering of the hemp industry. The ruthless destruction of the past has given place to care and ex-* perimeutal efforts by experts. Such a one is Mr D. McGregor f of 'Wanganui. He is of the second generation of Maoriland, his parents being among its pioneers, wiio havo handed down to their descendants a goodly heritage. Mr McGregor lias charge of a very interesting exhibit at the Show. It consists of nine different varieties of growing flax, with which expreimeuts are being made at the Wcraroa State Farm, in the hope of making discoveries that may tend to the betterment of the industry. Tho exhibit is housed in the extreme western portion of the big exhibition hall. Tho flax bushes wore all planted some five years ago at Weraroa, and have been grown under exactly similar conditions. While all are very flue specimens, even to tho casual observer there is a marked difference in their appearance. Several of the plants measure fully 10ft. from root to leaf top. Tho object of the experiments being made is to ascertain the differences of quality and quantity in the various species. These are to bo subjected to a practical flbreprodneiug tost at Messrs Swaiusou and Bovau’s mill at Mauukau, and tho results will bo embodied in a report by the flax experts of the Agricultural Department. The plants shown include one of tho bronze coloured variety, known us Tamatea, which Mr McGregor says was indigenous to the Gisborne district, but it was found to be weak in fibre, while the collection also includes one of the variegated species “Parikoritawa,” which would form a pleasing ornamental addition to any garden. Two seedling exhibits are also shown. One was planted in November, 1905. The growth of the seedling was as rapid as that from the root, and careful comparisons would be made at Weraroa to prove the truth of this assertion. Under favourable conditions tho seedling, it is claimed, can be milled four years from time of sowing. Another important experiment tho Argicultural Department is making in connection with tho seedlings is to ascertain whether they come true from the parent shrub or whether through cross fertilisation tho plant alters in any way. The other seedling exhibited is only in a stage of infancy, having been sown in April last, since when it has made some five or six inches in growth. “There is unquestionably,” added Mr McGregor in conclusion, “a marked difference in tho quality and quantity of fibre from the various species, and wo trust as a result of experiments to have this knowledge firmly established and disseminated among those engaged in flax cultivation, and thus safeguard the fibre. ” Nestling under a glass case between two grand specimens of the New Zealand flax is what at first sight, and even on the closest inspection, resembles Torchon lace; indeed, it is claimed to have, like some of tho diamonds manufactured to-day, almost defied detection. A card placed with tho exhibit convoys tho following information—“lt is tho unbleached material, prepared with a pocket knife by Mrs Wiliams, of Toko” (near Stratford). Doubtless many, especially visitors to tho Show, will expect to find

this among tho Homo Industries sections. It proves that flax can bo used effectively and protfiably for other purposes than rope mid twine manufacture.

Associated with Mr McGregor and his research is Mr Stewart, Government instructor in flax culture, and grader. On Friday Mr Stewart will have on view in connection with tho yiow eshifcifc aoYQrftUftmplet^rf

jiloli h ave jnst been treated at the iill. T hey were taken from the its plants on view at the A. - and P. Jliow, and doubtless they will fully reveal the differences wliich exports jssert exist both as to quality and joautiy. ART AND, THK SCHOOLS. . MisS Lawsoii,, instructress at .the Wellington Art School, who is Visitug the show in connection with the chool’s exhibit, gave our repreeutativo a very interesting doscripion of the different work shown, tommeucing with the “Still Ldfe’.’ ishibit, Miss Lawson said that she ensidered this exhibit a particn.: arly fine one. The first prize in his class was allotted to Miss ignes Paul. There were two other jictnrcs in this class wliich Miss .nwsou considered really good work, [hose were by Miss Greta Ewen fl (l Miss Doris Webb. In the landcapo calss the exhibits were not so ar go, but there was some very good fork shown. In the drawing, light ml shade, the first and second prizes rC re gained by Misses Aunio Houses! and Ivy Gooder. respectively. Isesc two exhibits were remarkably iue, both iiaving taken gold medals t tlie International Exhibition. In [,o class for the best study of hands sssi feet from life there were very >w entries, owing to the fact of its eiug a new class scheduled for the iist time. A feature of this section j tlio really splendid woodwork exsbit done by day pupils of the Wclisigtou Art School. This work is one by boys of from 14 to 15 years jd, and is most creditable. All the rerk, which consists of cabinets, same model houses, pictruo frames, oors perfectly moulded, etc., is •antifully finished, and shows'how ■oudorfully well trained the pupils f the school are. There is not much competition in iso clay modelling class, hut the ork shown is good. There is a irticularly lino bronze of head taken froinjlife model, which as awarded first prize.

The next classlwo’como to is that fthc day school pupils of Technical isliools. The first exhibit in this epjrtmout is the uow’class of stcusUed, designs of plant life. The ork in this class is good, and the olonnug of the dosings wonderful. 1 this department are some good debits of model drawing, also some cry fine geometrical designs. Tin ittor arc chiefly notable for the exeme neatness and cleanness of the ork. Perhaps out of all the varied asses of work shown the one that rings out the ingenuity of the pupil ost is tiio brush work class. Tin's ass comprises work done solely j(h the brush, without any pencil ork tat all. • The exhibits in this ass are very good indeed. Special ention should ho made hero of a irdcnlarlv lino example of this t, uaineiy, that of Miss Mario cdiugfield, Tins exhibit, althouhg was not awarded a prize, is a rcarkiibly clever piece of work. An exhibition of design drawing ssl painting by pupils of the comercial section of the school is well orth visiting. This, exhibit is t-lio ork lof 'those pupils Who though ling in for commercial training arc sight the rudiments of colour and awing, with the idea of improving sir tastes and giving them a love r the beautiful in design, etc. The iluo of the exhibit lies in the fact at the work done throughout is io(l. The pencilled work and ndies in light and shade were the st class of work, and Miss Ethel abb's drawing of a pair of old ots is wonderfully well done, and ill deserved the first prize which is awarded it.

In the High Schools and Colleges liibits there is some very fair work own, though this cannot compare th the Wellington Art School (Ussy. In the brush work class ■cial mention should ho made of issYiolot Nelson’s design work, is exhibit includes what is perils the finest study in plant life own. Taken all through, the standard work shown in this department is ccllcnt, and the Wellington Art liool is to he specially compli■uted on the quality of its various liibits.

Art Needlework Exhibit-

llrs Harainerton, judge nf the Art edleworfc department., kindly gave our iresentativo a few points of interest icerning this exhibit. In the public 1001 department the worko n the whole 3 of a high class, that in the 4th, sth I 6th Standards being pavticul rly od. The work of the 4th and sth Sudanis was given special mention by cjudge. In class 700 (the best exhibit fancy work) the first 'prize was won by as Jessie L'ains. This was a beautiful ico of work. The point lace exhibit Is smaller in entiles than last year, but [at there was of it was beautifully done. So first prize was given to a beautiful Snt lace collar worked by Miss Hazel - Sod. The winning exhibit in the eyelet la embroidery work.was specially good 1 tho same may be said of the Moimtllick work] section. There was a very e display of drawn thread work, and i winning exhibit was beautifully dene, class of work that is fast becoming :y popular is tho coloured silk em•idery, and tho display of this work 3 a very fine one indeed. The winexhibit, worked by Miss M. Dear's, was most exceptionally well done. ;m are sorao very fine exhibits of i-loir work and also of Hedebo cmfiery. Quite a feature of this depart'd is a wonderfully worked Hedebo 1 drawn thread fpiiit, for exhibition lr, This is most beautifully done and i been ad mired extremely by all visitors this department. Miss Amy Heaton lured first prize for a particularly fine hibit of bullion embroidery work, ion altogether tho display of artallowoik is a, very excellent one, and ‘should recommend all visitors to tho ■sv; not to miss tins department.

Public Schools Division.

MITING : Judge, Mr J. E. Vernon. Is this division Mr Vernon considered ■it thorn is very "rent improvement on if exhibits of previous years, lie found <S great dilliculty in allotting die ticus places as so many styles were presented all of which were of a very A order. Ho would suggest that in turn all write the same as it would very uch enhance the task of the judge, DRAWING : .Judge, Mr G. H. Elliott. Generally speaking, up to tho hist two Jrs there has boon no display worth, fflliouing in the technical and art hast year's was a very good splay but not ncarlv up to the standard this year’s work. The scheme has 'll enlarged on a tremendous scale, and further progress takes place it will he JfcSavy to appropriate to the art division hr larger space than has been used m spa: t. Mr Elliott has no hesitation in ring that the present exhibition is the past of its kind in tho Dominion. At! Kcs of work are well represented and 1 art class possesses anything like the w this year. Any person at all inrested in technical and art matters Mid find it very instructive and inresting. This year at Mr Elliott’s rggestion tho division was divided into *o! parts, (1) Technical School exhibits; •I Day School, Technical and Art tidbits ; (3) High School, District High iool and College exhibits. This classifction has produced a great improvetent in both quality and quantity. As 7»tds the standard of work in the Sweat classes, he considers that tho S-hand drawing and brush work of the dowry schools was a bit crude in colour's. and that if more attention was given nature study it would co-ordinate with b® other work and would effect a general •ptovement. The modelling and plaster *M was very good of its kind, but there «very little of it exhibited. The cardN and carton work showed distinct especially in tho younger *&as, which were superior to “ e older work. In drawing, the “•crones excelled. Tho scale drawing 155 very fair, some being particularly dutiful in lining and printing, but %r inaccurate in measurement. The (a P drawing was not up to last year, exthe Ist and 2nd prizes, which were s “ch ahead of tho others. With regard work from tho local High wool, ho considers it of excellent polity, and out of 2G exhibits from the Moot prizes were awarded. Last there were 12 exhibits and 7 awards, •especially commended tho stencil work 'bo Wellington Technical School,

Vehicles.

Messrs James and!Co., carriage builders ‘ Peilding, make a very fiuo display of ■aides at their stand. This firm lias ten established in Feilding for many fats and has become well-known for the Vu class nature of their work. Amongst exhibits_ 13 a beautifully finished wg-catfc of unique design specially built k the order of Mr Halliburton. The body ig designed after the stylo of a motor car, and is capable of seating fivo fall giown persons, the body is modestly built, and mounted in silver. Iho wheels ho rubber tyred. The whole conveyance king veil worth inspection. Xhe _ firm *fc» have a rustic dog-cart with varnished b’-ack wood battens, a Prince. George dogtmt, English dog-cart and 2 Bradleys «of which fully demonstrates the fifes m.tuie of Messrs James and cos. *»k. and those in search of an up-to-dato limveyanee should inspect the display *ade, all of which are for sale excepting J® one specially manufactured for six Nliburbm.

Ring Competitions.

List, of judges: Military events, .Captain H Browne, Defence Department, Auckland; Leaping and Hunters,' AV. McKenzie and Horse judges ; Driving, Mr H. Newman, Brightwatpr, Nelson. ~ Gentleman rider, over three feet six inch hurdles: W J Bartlett 1/ A Mitchell 3. Bareback rider, over three feet six inch hurdles ; Miss E Abbott 1, Miss Maggie Briggs 2, J Connor 3. Driving competition, single horse or pony: Miss Grace Robertson 1, L J Verry 2. Lady’s trap and horse; Isaac Jefferson’s, driver Mias R Green 1 • M Edgar’s, driver Miss Elder 2 > Maiden hunters’ competition : AV J Bartlett’s Roan Scout 1, P AVottoh’s bay Gone Away 2, H Westland’s Erin-go-Bragh 3. 21 starters

Harness Horses.

Judge: Mr H. Newman, Brightwater, | Nelson Fair harness horses, 15 hands and over, to he driven in harness: J E Walker’s I Bronco and Duke 1 Pair harness horses, 14 hands and under 15, to be driven in harness: JH Strang’s Corona and Coronet 1 Pair harness ponies; 13 hands and under 14, to be driven in harness: H. H Stephen’s Kitty and Dolly 1. Best tandem team ; to bo shown in harness, no restriction as to height: J. Bull’s bays Molly and Belladonna 1.

PRIZE LISTSHorses.

PONIES. Judge: Mr J O’Brien Oaniarn. Entire pony, any age. 11- hands and under; G Wiggins’ Pearl King 1, W A O’Donnell’s Young King Cobb 2, T Edlin’s Silver King 3 Entire pony, any age, over 14 hands and not exceeding 14.2: H C Ell’s Emperor Pony mare, 12.2 hands and under, with foal or to foal : T Edlin’s Trixy 1, Miss Minnie Bennett’s Lady Irene 2 Pony mare or gelding, over 13 and not exceeding 14 hands, to be ridden by a boy or girl under 15 years: HGifford Moore's Juliet 1, C Doggett’s Grey Bob 2, Miss II Maher’s Oringi 3, Miss M Monro’s Gretchen v h c, R Scott’s Blarney h c Pony marc or gelding, over 12 and not exceeding 13 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl under 15 : A P Fitzherbert’s Boss 1,1)0 Shute’s Molly 11. 2, J A Mitchell’s Stumpy 3, E D Browne’s Lone Hand vhc Pony marc or gelding, 12 hand's or under, to be ridden by boy or girl under 15 years : H M Simiuonds’ King Dick 1, Joy McUardy’s Polly 2, A Bell’s Tinker 3, AV Rowland’s Barney vhc Polo ponies.—Best mare or gelding, 14.2 hands or under, most suitable as a polo nony : II Gifford Moore’s Romeo 1, H Gifford Moore’s Samson 2, R McMurray’s Forty AVinks 3

Pigs.

Judge: Mr D. 0. Gebbie, Matapu, Hawcra. Berkshire boar, 12 months and over; Hugh Lancaster's, (imp), 1 and champion, E White’s 2, J Kyle’s 3 Boar, 12 months and under : Hugh Lancaster’s 2, Slack Bros’, bred by exhibitor,- 3 Boar under (i months: E White’s 1, Slack Bros.’ 2 Brooding sow, Berkshire ; Slack Bros.’s, 1, E White’s 2 Sow and litter, to be judged together : E White’s 1, J Kyle’s 2 Sow, 12mos and under: E White’s 1 and 2, Slack Bros.’ (bred by exhibito ) 3, Slack Bros’ lie, J Kyles c Sow, Gmos: E White’s 1 and 2, Slack Bros’ he, Hugh Lancaster’s o Tamworth boar, 12mos and over: E White’s 1 Breeding sow ; E White’s I and 2 Sow and litter, to be judged together : E White’s 1 Sow, 12mos and under: E White’s 1 and 2 Yorkshire boar, 12mos or over: B Gray’s Zimpor of Hollywell (imp) 1 and champion Yorkshire Boar, 12mos and under : B Gray’s 1 Boar, under Cmos : B Gray’s 1 and 2 Brooding sow, B Gray’s 1, E White’s 2, F Mason’s h c Sow and litter of not less than 6: W J Slack’s Walton Bose 2i) (imp) 1 Sow, 12mos and under : E White's 1, B Gray’s 2, F Mason’s he Sow, under Gmos : B Gray’s 1, E White’s 2 Sow, black or Devon, 12mos or over : Mrs E Weeks’ 1 and champion Sow, G to 12mos : Mrs B H Slack’s 1 Sow, under Gmos: E White’s 1

Poultry.

Judge; Mr S Johnson, Palmerston North. Light Brahma, cock or cockerel ; 11 E Bannister 1 and 2 Light Brahma, lien or pullet: E E Bannister 1,2, and 3. Black Langshan, cock or cockerel : TV Penbertliy 1 Plymouth Hook, cock or cockerel: W TV Cork 1 Plymouth Eock, lieu or pullet: TV TV Cook, 1,2, and 3. Plymouth Eock, white, cock or cockerel; J Devonshire 1 Orpington, buff, cook or cockerel: E B Bannister 1 and 2, Mrs I TV Lovelock 3 Orpington, buff, hen or pullet: E E Bannister 1 and 2, Mrs I TV Lovelock 3 Orpington, black, cock or cockerel: James Galland 1, John Jarvis 2, J Devonshire 3 Orpington, black, lion or pullet: John Jarvis I and 2, J Devonshire 3 Wyandotte, white, cook or cockerel: G E Eundlo 1, II T Garner 2, J E ForsterPratt 3. Wyandotte, white, hen or pullet: GE Eemilo 1 and 2, C J Hansard 3 Wyandotte, golden, cock or cockerel; M Collinsou 1 and 2, J Devonshire 3 Wyandotte, golden, lien or pullet: M Collinsou 1 and 2 Wyandotte, silver-laced: J Cunningham 2 Wyandotte, silver-laced, cock or cockerel : J Jarvis 1 and 2 Wyandotte, partaidge.'cock or cockerel: E W Abraham 1, J Jarvis 2 and 3 Wyandotte, par ridge, hon or pullet: F Lovelock 1 and 2 White Leghorn,.lien or pullet: TV Cook 1 and 2 7 .T-i-. T .-..i-liAvn nr,n\r at- AAf-lfArAl • A P

Drown Leghorn, cock or cockerel : A P liobbio 2 Houdaii, hen or pullet: S F Friberg 1 Game, Indian, cock or cockerel: J Dovonsh.ire 1 Game, Old English, cock or cockerel; A Dead 1 Hamburg, Gold Pencilled, cock or cockerel; G E Rendlo 1 Hamburg, Gold Pencilled, hen or pullet: G JO Rendlo 1 Hamburg, Silver Spangled, hen or pullet: Mrs M Ryan 1 and 3 bantam, any variety, cock or cockerel; E Siddles 1 Any other variety hen or pullet: E Siddels 1, E Siddels 2 Any other variety fancy fowl, hen or pullet; Mrs E L McLcavy 1 Aylesbury drake: Id rs I W Lovelock 1, S F Friberg 2 , Aylesbury duck: IMrs I W Lovelock 1 and 2 Rouen drake : AV Cook 1 and 2 Houen drake: W Cook 1 and 2 Pekin duck: S F Friberg 1 Indian Runner drake : H G Bagnall 1, A Allen 2 and 3 Indian Runner duck : H G Bagnall 1, A Allen 2 *

PIGEONS.

Tumbler, cock : A H Faulkner 1 Tumbler, hen: A H Faulkner 2 Fantail, any color, cock: E Cobbe 1 and 2 Fantail, any colour ben: E Cobbe 1 and Working Homer, red chequer cock: A F Robbie 1, J Edwards 2 Homer, red chequtr bon ; J Edwards 1 Homer, blue or black chequer cock: C Childs 1, A P Robbie 2 Homer, blue or black chequer ben : A F Robbie 1 Homer, blue ben : A F Robbie 1 Homer, any color cock; J Edwards 1 Homer, any colour hen : J Edwards 1 and 2 Homer, blue or black chequer cock under 12 months : A F Robbio 1

Homo hui'jstries.

Judge: Mr W. ■- Austin, Wanganui. li'ai'iuGrs* t si: 'Operator butter Edwin Parrott Mrs Ml 5 Crook 2, Miss L Pemberton 3 Farmers’ fiesh non-tonarator butter: Mrs J B Hooper !. Edwin Barrett 2 Dozen lien’s eggs, Mrs F W Botcher 1 Mrs Martin Good 2 Dozen duck eggs: Mrs J BalsiUio 1. Miss V Wright 2. Mr Chapman 3 Collection bottled fruits: Mrs M A C! Six \iots jams and jellies: Mrs D P Reid 1, Mrs il Anstico 2 Collection pickles and sauces . Mrs H Anstico X , . w Home-made marmalade: Alls Nowdick 1. Mrs W A Eennell 2, Mrs D F Koid vhc , , Bottles home-made wine: airs .Hayward 1, Mrs H Collinson 2 Sandwiches: Mrs M Guy 1 Home-made bread: Miss Lovelock 1, ■ Mrs AXV Rowdick 2, Mrs A H Cox 3 ’ Mrs C Hayns vhc ‘ ■ Home-made brown bread: MrsHStan- . mud 1, Mrs XV F Cutler 2 j Scones, oven, Miss M Tait 1, Miss X >.rn , Browne 2, Miss Lll Cox 3, Miss Lovelock r vhc r Scones, girdle Mrs H Anstice X, Miss J Tait 2

Poundcake: Mrs H.'Bromley 1 1 • Madeira cake; Miss V Kuhtzo 1, Miss C Harper 2, Mrs H Anstice he , , ■ • Sponge cake : Mrs £t Bromley 1, Mrs AV Sharp 2 Sponge sandwich: Mrs A H Cox 1, Mis? Balsillie 2, Airs H Bromley 3, Miss Beere vhc Iced cake: Miss Lovelock 1 , Miss E Bottcher 2 Christmas cake : Mrs H Anstice 1, Mrs R Currie 2 Fancy cakes: Miss M Tait 1, Miss Mabel Heaton 2 , . ; Ginger bread : Mrs H Gordon Bagnal.l 1 Short-bread : Mrs John Gilchrist I,’Mrs M Guy 2, Miss Balsillie 3 ; Oat cake: Miss Annie Currie 1 Sausage rolls: Miss May Hodder 1, Mrs A L Stubbs 2 Jar home-made potted meat: Mrs D F Reid i ..... . .... .1. Jam tarts: Mrs C H Heans 1, Miss C A Harper 2 . Collection home-made biscuits: Mrs D F Reid 1 Cream puffs : Mrs L E McLeavey 1 Home-made brawn : Mrs H Anstice 1 Oyeu .'-coups, children under 15 years: Lucy Lowi.vk 1, Nellie Morris 2 Collection sweets, six varieties: Iris Hayward 1 Collection confectionary : A Grant 1 The judge remarked that this last exhibit was worthy of very special mention and called for the highest praise