FEILDING A. & P SHOW.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9066, 5 February 1908, Page 5

FEILDING A. & P SHOW.

The show opened under favourable conditions yesterday as regards weather and the attendance was fairly good for a first day. The exhibits of sheep is undoubtedly the best hitherto made on the ground. Especially is this the case with fat lambs, all good judges being unanimously of opinion that nothing better could be turned put in any part of the colony. The Lincoln and Romney breeders have sent excellent entries, the competition in the latter classes being very good indeed. The same praise of the good quality of other exhibits of sheep is freely given by visitors. There are first class exhibits of draught mares and fairly good ones in other classes. Both dairy cows and the beef breeds are well represenetd and there is a creditable show of pigs, the baconers being particularly good. As a whole the live stock portion of the show is a very satisfactory one. The exhibits of home-industries, etc., the pretty ground, good music from the band, with the interesting competitions, make the show pleasant and instructive to all. J. BETT & CO., LTD. Owing to the large increase of business since commencing business in Feilding the above firm could not find time to execute work on a very large scale for the show, but notwithstanding their exhibit yesterday was" much admired for neatness, quality nad desirability. Ever since the Feilding Show had its beginning this old established firm have been among its most zealous supporters, and again they are here with one of the finest collections of vehicles that it is possible to see exhibited at any show. Though the exhibit is small it is good. This firm are well and favourably known throughout the North Island, and the splendid reputation they bear is a well-earned one. The \ art of buying well has been made a study of by this firm, and in consequence no improvements that can be devised are unknown to J. Bett and Co., Ltd., Rangitikei street, Palmerston North and Feilding. One great proof of the reliability is the large number of awards that they have gained, and in fact they defy competition. Every vehicle is guaranteed, and easy terms of payment may be arranged. _ A dog-cart which was much admired yesterday and for which many orders were taken is of English pattern, mounted on Cee springs with crank axle. The spring cushions are trimmed in green carriage cloth. Warner wheels and rubber tyres are of the best material, and the vehicle _is painted a dark green picked out with orange lines. The firm are receiving orders from all over the Dominion for this style of dog-cart. The firm have also introduced a gig called “The Dominion,” and speaking to a Rangitikei Advocate’s representative, Mr Bett informed; him that this class of vehicle is being much sought after. The firm carries a large stock of accessories, including the best rubber tyres which they fit to any vehicle. Visitors should not miss inspecting this exhibit. It is in a prominent position on the ground at the Feilding Show, and Mr John Bett, the managing director of the Company, will be in attendance.

COMPETITIONS. Driving competition, single horses —lst £2, 2nd £1: Mr Jas Bull junior, (b.m. Molly) 1, Miss G. Robertson 2, Mr L J Verry 3. ; Best boy rider, under 14 years—lst £l, 2nd 10s: Master Fred Hoult 1, Master Chas P James 3, Master Noramn Wheeler 3 Best girl rider under 14 years—lst £l, 2nd 10s: Miss Ann Gibson 1, Miss Lizzie Weekes 3, Miss Annie Sanson 3. Maiden Hunters’ competition—lst £7, 2nd £4, 3rd £3: Mr A Strawbridge’s blk gCarpenter (The Work-man-Splinters dam), (Mr J. Flanagan) 1; Mr K T Sanson’s Mona (owner) 2; Messrs Rentoul Bros’ Moutezuna (Mr J Goodin) 3. Also competed: Mr H C Hartley’s Vendetta (Mr O Wade Cooper), Mr W J Mills’ Martini Henri (Simeon), Mr G F Rauby’s Ch (T Taylor), Mr Jas Connor’s Emerdale (owner), Mr J Sweenev’s Corroboree (owner), Mr WG Shannon’s Waiata (G Shannon), Miss E F Smith’s Griselda (Mr J Campion), Mr J L Oorlett’s Combo (Mr-.T Taylor), Mr F H Loudon’s Tricky Jack (J Goodin), Mr D Haswell’s gg (P Haswell), Mr J H Thompson’s Plain Ted (owner), Mr W Taylor’s Reckless (Mr T Taylor),* Mr G A Wheeler’s Flirt (M Ooulte), Mr S. W. Evan’s Silve** Shell (Mr J Flanagan), Mr H O Hartley’s Merrie Girl (Mr O Wade Cooper), R Phillips’ Daisy Queen (N O Hirst), Mr O E Ture’s Sunbeam (owner). Vendetta opened the proceedings with a good clean round which was followed by the fashionably named Martini-Henri giving his Maori rider a very uncomfortable journey, in which at almost every fence the two theatened to part company,, but they were still togther as they scrambled over the second of the double. SergtMajor Ranby’s troop horse, with Trooper T Taylor in the saddle, gave a very clean exhibition, as also did Montezuma. That nice looking little black, Corroboree, by The Australian flew all his fence sin fine style, but he was very proppy in between them, and mixed his pace a lot, which probably accounted for the judge, Mr James Higgle, of Wanganui, passing him over entirely when summing up. Mr R. Sanson’s Mona gave a clever exhibition, getting in very close to his fences but negotiating them all cleanly. Reckless, with Mr T. Taylor up, jumped big throughout, while both Silver Shell and Carpenter performed very creditably. The judge did not hesitate in giving his decision for first and second awards, and after overhauling Carpenter and Vendetta he declared for these respectively as winner and runner-up. For third place Mr Ranby’s entry, Montezuma, Mona, and Plain Ted were given a second essay over the fences, with the result that Mona was selected with Montezuma next. When the riders of the first three were weighed in, Mr O. Wade Cooper, who rode Mr H. C. Hartley’s Vendetta, was unable to draw his weight, being 2% lbs short, and Vendetta was consequently disqualified, Mona placed second, and Montezuma third. Stepping competition, distance, 1 chain or 66ft: Mr J Bryce, 66ft 1, Mr W G Pearce, 66ft li, 2, Mr A F Walker, 6oft lOin, 3. The several contestants were very accurate in their guagiug of the distance. SHEEP. It was the general opinion of good judges that the exhibits of sheep were the best yet seen on the ground and that this could only have resulted not only from general improvement iu quality, but also ixom a better knowledge of sheepbxeeders

themselves as to the types of sheep most in demand in the several breeds. Probably the most prominent feature of the exhibits was the high quality of the fat sheep. These were so good that it is difficult to comprehend wherein improvement can be effected in the future. Southdowns. The judge of the Southdowns remarked that they were an extra good lot and he had found it rather difficult to awards, particularly between the native and the recently imported sheep, the latter having a considerable amount of wool on and the" others shorn bare. He considered they were a flrstrate lot altogether, there being good sheep in every pen. He praised Mr E. Short’s imported ewe, 783, and Mr G. R. Lancaster’s ewes, pen 767. Asked to whether the imported sheep were the best, he would not say they, were, but their being put in had undoubtedly improved the show. Among the prizewinners was Mr E. Short, who put in a young ram, 751, which is non two years old until next March and therefore may be presumed to be younger than the other entries, but was awarded Ist. It was bred by the Duke of Devonshire. It has one peculiarity of being very short in the legs, one of the reasons Mr Short made choice of it. Mr Short’s imported ewe, 784, again put first, won three championships at Home, and seven other prizes. His eWe hogget, given second place, had won four firsts at different shows in New Zealand. Mr S. R. Lancaster had some splendid sheep in this class with which he took four firsts. Mr James Knight was first in ram under 31 months. Romneys. There was more competition in this section than any other. In one class there were 26 entries. Although some of the principal breeders had abstained from showing, the jugde was well satisfied with the quality. He found the ram lambs a really good class and very little difference in the first, second, and third. The flock sheep, he said, were very good except the rams, the 2-tooths being rather inferior. They wore well grown but poorly woolled, Mr Pearce was first in Romney ewes. It was a very nice ewe lamb that Mr F. W Koberstein was awarded first for. Mr M. Voss, MrF. Kensington, Mr J. Knight, Mr W. Gibson, and Mr W G Aitkins were the winners of firsts in other classes. Lincolns.

The judge found this class a nice one but some of the best specimens were not given such forward places as would have been their due but for their brown legs. He was particularly taken with the good quality of Mr W Gadsby’s entries. The latter’s two ewes in class 126 he considered showed a lot of character belonging to the breed. In this breed Mr J W Bradley was the most successful' extibitor, taking first and champion in ewes under 21 mouths, first in ewes over 21 months, first in ewe lamb in wool, and first in rani lamb in wool. Mr A. G. Perry, H. P. Taylor, W. Reid and Son, W Gibson, and J Power were also exhibitors. In regard to the Border Leicesters, the judge termed them an unimportant lot, but he was pleased to note that the younger classes were of the best quality. Mr P. Neilson and Slack Bros, were the principal exhibitors. Ho said, “The English Leicesters, on the whole, were very creditable. Some entries would “be hard to pass over even at a metropolitan show.” In this breed Mr S. R. Lancaster took the highest awards. Fat Sheep. The judge said that he had been judging fat lambs during the past twenty years, and he had found several of the entries as good as he had ever handled. They were as good as he had judged on the South Island as regards condition and suitability for freezing. In fat sheep Mr P. G. Mcßae was the most successful exhibitor, having been awarded firsts in no less than six classes out of 12. Mr K. W. Dalrymple, Mr E. Short, W Reid, and J Knight, were other prize winners in this section. Mr J. Knight was awarded the gold medal. FARMERS’ GLASSES. Flock Sheep. (Judge, Mr W. B. Allen. Olairville) 8 Romney ewes under 21 months : W G Pearce 1 and 2, J Knight 3 and v h c

3 Romney ewes over 31 months: J Knight 1 and 3, W Reid and Son 3 3 Romney rams under 31 months: W E Baker 1, J Knight 2, W *G Pearce 3 3 Romney ewe lambs, in wool: F W Koberstein 1, W E Baker 2, L McLean 3 3 Romney ewe lambs, shorn : W G Aitkens 1, WE Baker 3, J Knight 3 2 Romney ram lambs: W G Pearce 1, E Bannister 3, L McLean 3 3 Lincoln ewes under 31 mouths; J W Bradley (bred by exhibitor) 1 and 3, A G Perry 3 3 Lincoln ewes over 31 months: J W Bradley 1 and 3, A G Perry 3 2 Lincoln rams under 31 months: H P Taylor 1, A G Perry 3 and 3 3 Lincoln ewe lambs in wool: J W Bradley 1 and 3, A G Perry 3 3 Lincoln rams in wool: J W Bradley 1 apd 2, H P Taylor 3 ~3 ewes crossbred under 31 months: W Reid and Sons 1 3 lambs crossbred in wool: J Powers 1 1 pet lamb: Bert Ad sett 1 and 3, Amy Wealdin 3, Hester Taylor v h c, Cyril Aitkins h o, Watkins c Lincolns. (Judge— Mr W Archibald, Hastings) 3 rams under 21 months: W Gadsby 1 and 3, W Rayner 3 1 ram over 21 months: W Gadsby 1

and 8, W Earner 2 2 eweg under 21 months: W Gadsbj 1 and 2 1 ewe anv age: W Gadsby 1 3 and 3 1 ram lamb, in wool: Gadsby 1 and 2, J Bradey 3 1 ewfi lamb, in wool: W Gadsby 1 2 and 3 Border Leicesters “ Three rams under 21 months; P Neilsen 1 One ram over 12 mouths; Slack Bros 1, P Neilsen 2 One ram under 12 months : Slack Bios 1, P Neilsen 2 Two.ewes under 21 months: Slack Bros 1, P Neilsfen 2 One ewe any age : Slack Bros 1, P Neilsen 2 ewe lamb in wool: P Neilsen 1 aod 8, Slack Bros 3 One ram lamb in wool: P Neilsen 1 and 3, Slack Bros 3 English Leicester Three rams under 21 months: S R . Lancaster 1, O A Leicester 2 One ram over 21 months: S R Lancaster 1, Slack Bros 3, 0 A Leicester 3

Dew ram under 31 months: S R Lancaster 1 and 2, Slack Eros 3 " Two ewes under 21 mouths: S R Lancaster 1 and 3, G A Leicester 3 One ewe any age; S R Lancaster 1 and 2, O One ram" lamb in wool: Slack Bros 1, S K Lancaster 2, OfA Leices ' ter 3 One ewe lamb in wool .* S R Lan- : caster 1, O A Leicester 3 and 3 Southdown : (Judge—W Little, Waipawa) ~ Three rams under 21 months: S R Lancaster 1, W G Aitken 2 One ram over 31 months : E Short 1, S R Lancaster 2, J Knight 3 One ram under 31 months:: Jas Knight 1, W G Aitken 2 Two ewes under 31 months: S R Lancaster 1, E Short 2, Jas- Knight 3 One ewe any age: E Short 1 and 2, S R Lancaster 3 One ram lamb in wool: S R Lancaster 1, W E Baker 2, J Knight 3 One ewe lamb in wool: S R Lancaster 1, J 1 Knight 2 and 3 Shropshire One ram over 21 months: W Mills 1 One ram under 31 months : W Rayner 1 Best three fleeces crossbred wool: ; W G Pearce 1, W Reid and Son 2, ; W G Pearce vhc i Fat Sheep Most Suitable for Freezing. (Judge—Mr A L Joseph, Ricoarton) i 5 wethers or maiden ewes Down or Down crosses, 31 months and over: : W Reid and Sous 1, K W Dalrym-- ■ pie 2 5 wethers or maiden ewes under 21 months, F. S. Mcßae 1 and 3 5 wethers or maiden ewes Lincoln or Linclon crosses, 31 months and over:' K Dairymple 1, H J Booth 3, Reid and Sons 3 5 wethers or maiden ewes Lincoln crosses, under 21 months : F S McRae 1 and 2 5 wethers or maiden ewes Leices ters or Leicester crosses, under 21 months: F S Mcßae 1 and 3 5 wethers most suitable for freezing: E Short 1, H J Booth 3, Reid and Sons 3 3 fat wethers heavyweights, long wool; P S McOrae 1, K Dalrymple 2 3 fat ewes heavyweights, long, wool: Reid and Sous 1, J Knight 23 fat wethers heavy weights, Down or Down crosses: P S Mcßea 1 3 fat ewes heavyweights, Down or: Down crosses : J Knight 1, W Reid and Sons 3 Fat sheep, heaviest ewe or wether, any breed, any age: Miss H E McLean 1, O Pleasant 2 5 fat lambs shorn, Down or Down crosses, not to exceed 42lbs, bred by exhibitor; A F Fitzherbert 1, J Knight 2, W L Fetch 3 5 fat lambs shorn, Lincoln or Lincoln crosses: J Powers 1 5 fat lambs shorn, Romney or Romney crosses’, bred by exhibitor: F S Mcßae 1, W G Pearce 2 5 fat lambs Leicester or crosses : O Milieu 1, F S Mcßae 3 5 fat lambs any breed, in wool; W Reid and Sons 1, J Knight 3, W Fetch 3 5 fat lambs shorn, Down or Down crosses, heavyweight over 42lbs, bred by exhibitor: J Knight 1, A F Fitzherbert 3, W L Fetch 3 5 fat lambs shorn, longwool, heayweight over 341bs, bred by exhibitor : O Millen 1, A Campbell 3, W Reid and Son 3

2 fat lambs shorn, most suitable for freezing, Down or Down crosses : J Knight 1 and champion, Hugh Burrell 2. W L Fetch 8 2 fat lambs shorn, most suitable for freezing, lougwool: F S Mcßae 1, O Milieu 2 5 wethers or maiden ewes Lincoln or Lincoln crosses, under 21 months : F S Mcßae 1 and 2, Reid and Sons 3 5 wethers or maiden ewes Romney or Romney crosses, 21 mouths and over, E Short 1, H J Booth 2, J Knight 3 5 wethers or maiden ewes Romney or Romney crosses under 21 months : P S Mcßae 1, G Pearce 2, J Knight 3 Purebred Romneys. 3 rams under 21 months: M Yoss 1,. J Knight 2, W G Pearce 3 1 ram over 21 months: W G Pearce 1, M Voss 2, Gibbons 3 1 ram under 21 months: M Yoss 1 , J Knight 2, Gibson 8 2 ewes under 21 months; J Knight 1 and 2, L McLean 3 1 ewe any age: F Kensington I and 3, M Yoss 2 1 ram lamb, in wool:: W G Aitkins 1, J Knight 2 and 3 Points Prize. The challenge cup presented by the New Zealand Times, cup to be won two years in succession, or three years at intervals, for most points in fat sheep and lambs,, was won by P S Mcßae, Napier road Palmerston with 65 points. J Knight, of Fellding, was second with 26 points. Points prize for most points in fat lambs (case Qnibell’s powder dip) was won by -I Knight, 16 points, 1, P S Mcßae, 13 points, 2 The challenge shield, valued at 30 gs. presented to the association by Mr Jas. Campion, of Fordell, was secured for this year by Mr Jas. Knight with 30 points. Mr Pearce was second with 13 points. The conditions surrounding the shield for 1908 were that the exhibitors obtaining the highest aggregate of points in farmers’ flock sheep classes, and in the 1 purebred Romney ewe lamb class will have his name engraved thereon. *The special trophy presented by McDougall’s Dip Go. was won by J W Bradey with 32 points, James Knight coming second with 13. One ram (Lincoln) under 21 mouths: J W Bradey 1, W Gadshy 2 and 8

CATTLE In the dairy section a greater prominence was noted of the Ayrshires. Now milking machines are coming so largely into use the size of the teats is a less important consideration, and dairy men that favor this excellent milk-giving breed are of the opinion that they will come much more into use in the future. There was a fairly good show of Ayrshires, but the halfbreds were not largely represented. In dairy cattle there was good competition. Mr S R Lancaster’s Jersey Maid was first in dairy hiofers, also his entries for heifer over 2-1 months, over 18 months, and 18 mouths, any breed, and for heifer not calved earlier than Ist July last. Mr S. Standen v. r as a prize winner for his dairy heifer over 24 mouths, and for dairy cow. His Ayrshire cow Favorite, was given first in class in milk, but was not favored by the judge as a thoroughbred, the prize biong given to a much older animal, namely, Mr W P Harre’s. A very fine, lot of Herefords were exhibited by Mr G 'Wheeler, and by Mr E Short.

The fat cattle -were mostly entered by Mr E Short, Mr W Mills being the only other exhibitor, and who obtained first for steer. Though but ten In all they were of first class quality. Herefords (Pedigree) (Judge—J Baldwin, Turakina) Cow with calf at foot or in milk : E Short 1 Heifer calved since Ist July 1904 : E Short 1 Bull calved since Ist July 1906: G Wheeler 1,2 and 3 Fat Cattle (Judge—Mr T Dowling, Hinds) Two heifers calved since Ist July 1904: E Short 1 Two bullocks calved since Ist July 190lh E Short 1 Best pen of three two-year-old steers: W Mills 1, E Short 2 and 3 Best pen of three yearling steers: W Mills 1 Best quality single bullock: E Short 1 and 2 | One fat cow any age: E Short 1 Dairy Cattle. Dairy cow any # breed or grade in milk, to be judged on points as a dairy cow: Mr P Harre’s Winnie, bred by Mrs S J Fergusson 1, S Stauden’s Favorite, bred by D McGregor 2, O G Dermer’s Harebell a Dairy heifer any breed calved since July 1904: S R Lancaster 1 and 2, O G Dermer 3. Three dairy heifers over 24 and under 33 mouths: Samuel Standen 1 Dairy heifer any breed over 24 and under 33 months : 3 R Lancaster 1, J F Bishop 2, S Standen 3 Three dairy heifers over 18 months and under 24 months: S R Lancaster 11 “ Dairy heifer over 18 and under 24 months: S R Lancaster 1, W P Harre 2, O G O Dermer 3 Three dairy heifers under 18 months: E O Benseman 1, R Moore 2, S R Lancaster 3 Three dairy heifers calved not earlier than Ist July last year nor later than 31st October last, hand ; fed: S R Lancaster 1, W Goodrich 2 Ayrshire. (Judge—Mr Chas Enderby, Aram oho) Cow with calf at foot or in milk: B Standen’s Favorite 1, E C Benseman ’s Countess 11. 2, W A L Bailey’s Peeress 3 Heifer in milk calved since Ist July,, 1904: E C Benseman’s Glenham Rose 1, S Standen’s Princess Royal 2, W P Harre’s Lucy 11. 3 Heifer calved since Ist July 1906: E O Benseman’s Young KillockY, and Jennie Glasgow 3, S Standen’s Rhenna 2 Bull calved since Ist July 1906: W P Havre’s Dairy Lad 1, E O Benseman’s Arthur Glasgow 2 Jersey.*” Cow with calf at foot or in milk: S Lancaster’s Jersey Maid 1, O G Dermer’s Harebell 2 Heifer in milk calved since Ist July 1904: S R Lancaster’s Eileen 1, and Lawn Flower 2 One heifer calved since Ist July 1906: O G Dermer’s Lark 1, Mrs M A Kirton’s Nita Gitaua 8 Bull calved since Ist July 1906: Mrs M A Kirton’sgFrisco 1 HORSES. Draughts. | (Judge—Jno Northcott, Waituna West) Mare with foal at foot: Hoult and Son’s Nancy 1, Ellis Bros’ Lady Allanton 2, A Robinson’s Rosie 3 Best foal in above class: Bennett Bros 1, A Robinson 2, Ellis Bros 3 Filly or gelding foaled since Ist August 1905: G Perry’s Dolly 1, Hoult and Son’s Miss Osborne 2, Max Yoss’ Maggie 3 Filly or gelding foaled since Au- ■ gust Ist 1906: G Perry’s Pansy 1, A H Brisco’s Princess 2, A Robinson 3

Harness Horses. (Judge—Jas. Macara, Masterton.) Pair Harness horses 15 hands or over: Jas. Bull’s Molly 'and Belladona 1 Mare most suitable for breeding carriage horses: P H Usmar’s Kalula 1, T H Lockhard’s Meda 3, H E Guy’s Dolly 3 Single harness horse, mare or gelding—ls hands or over : J Jefferson’s Emerald Isle 1, J Bull’s Belladonna 3, J Bull’s Molly 3 Lady’s horse and trap: I Jefferson’s Emerald Isle 1, Jas Bull’s Belladonna 3, P A Blundell 3 Saddle Horses. (Judge—Jas Higgle, Wanganui.) Mare most suitable for breeding hacks; R T Sanson’s Nancy 1, H P Taylor 3, W Reid and Son 8 Best foal in above class: GPL Airey 1, J Waugh 2,K J Harper 3 PONIES. (Judge—Mr Jas Higgle, Wanganui) Pony mare, 14 hands and under, with foal at foot: Mrs J Whittaker’s Dot 1, J McDonald’s Coquette 3, Basil Thompson’s Pacey Oarleyon 3 Best foal in above class: Mrs J Whittaker’s by Coker’s EmperorDot 1, J McDonald’s by Oouriven 2, B Thompson’s entry 3 Pony mare or gelding, over 13 and not exceeding 14 hands: Miss Hendrick Maher’s Oringi 1, J Purcell’s Nobby 2, H H Stephens’ Kitty 8 Polo pony, mare ‘or gelding carrying 13 stone, not exceeding 14.2 hands: L McKelvie’s Mikado 1 Pony, over 13 and not exceeding,l3 hands, to he ridden by boy or girl under 15 years: J Kidd’s Cocky 1, R T Sanson’s Dolly 2, A F Fitzherbert’s Bess 3 Pony, 13 hands or under, to be ridden by boy or girl under 14 years: Mrs Whittaker’s Billy 1, H M Simmonsls’ Sir Joseph 2, 11 Simmoncls’ King Dick 3; PIGS. The pig exhibits were a little better than last year, but still the Berkshires were not up to the standard required. Among the pick of these was the sow shown by Messrs Slack Bros, in class 164. The best features in the exhibits were found, however, in the Devons, the Devon sow with half-bred litter of 13 (Mr W J Caldwell’s entry) received general commendation. The Yorkshire sow of Mr White’s in class 167, was much praised by the judge. The chief exhibitors in Berkshires were Slack Bros,, and E White; also in Yorkshires. In haconers, which were a good class, Mr H Webster gained first with a capital York-Berk cross, and Mr Desmond in class 159 with a good bacouer. (Judge—S R Lancaster, Paliner-

stem North) 8 Pigs most suitable for factory bacon, under 13 mouths, any breed : M Desmond 1 and 3, S J Johnston 8 .1 Pig, most srritable for factory bacon, under 13 mouths, any breed': H Webster (York-Berk) 1, E White 3 and 8, T Shoxtall vho Sow and litter most suitable fc.r

factory purposes, not exceeding six weeks- of age: Mrs E W Weeks-1 E :C Benseman 2, C Hart 3 1 Pig most suitable for popk j E P Binss 1 and 3, E White 2. ~ Purebreda Berkshire boar under 18 months : Slack-Bros 1 Berkshire sow, six months and under: E White 1, Slack Bros 2V Berkshire sow under 18 months: Slack Bros 1, E White 2 Yorkshire boar under 18 months: Mrs B H Black I Yorkshire sow, 6 months and under: E White 1, Mrs B H Slack. 2T Yorkshire sow under 18 months: E White 1, C E True 2 Boar, any- other purebred under 18 months : E White 1, Mrs B H Slack-2 Sow, any other purebred under 18 month: E C Bbnaemau 1, E White 3 and vhc, Mrs-DH Slack 8 Sow, lanygother purebred nnder|S months; Mrs B H Slack 1, E|WhEte--HOME INDUSTRIES (Judge—Mr J M Nicol, Marton) Amateurs only There were very poor entries im this department, a number of classes; being unrepresented, and in the others there being: very little competition. Miss Olive Gould's entry of homemade sweets was a good one, and the homemade bread entries, though lacking in-quantity were of good quality. Mr J M Nicol, at Marton, acted as judge. Two loaves homemade bread : Mrs M Desmond 1 and 2. Mrs J Murray 3

Two loaves brown homemade bread: Mrs M Dfesxmmd 1, Mrs J Murray 2 Six scones (bven)r. Mrs H Austice 1, Mrs J Murray 2, Miss Holly Tarrant, vhc Six girdle scones : Mrs H Anstice 1 Pound cake: Mrs L T Brown 1, Mrs M Desmond 2 Madiera cake: Mrs H Anstice 1, Mrs M Desmond 2. Sponge sandwich : Miss Yera Walker, Mrs M Desmond vhc Jam tarts: Mrs J Murray Ginger bread: Desmond Shortbread: Miss Holly Tarrant 1, Mrs M Desmond 2 Oat-cake; Miss Holly Tarrant 1 Cream puffs: Mrs J Murray 1, Miss Alice Penberthy 2. Open to children who ' '.ve attended on term at Technical Shc.ol cooking class during, the past six months: Scones (oven): Miss EJsie Watts 1, Miss Yera Gould 2, Miss Doris Gould 3 Small cakes : Miss Doris Gould 2, Miss M Belfit c Sponge sandwich: Miss Doris Gould 1, Miss Kathleen Oobbe 2 Pound cake: Miss Ysra Gould 1, Miss Doris Gould 2 Open Classes Best collection bottled fruit: Mrs H Anstice Six pots jam and jellies: Mrs H Anstice 1 Jam three kinds': Mas J G Cobbo 1, Miss H Tarrant 2 Best collection pickles and sauces : Mrs H Anstice 1 Marmalade (homemade): Miss H Tarrant 1, Mrs H Anstice 2 Sweets: Miss Olive Gould 1 PUBLIC SCHOOL. SECTION. (Judge—Mr J P'LaintS, Wanganui) Mr J P Laird was also judge of the Public school section, and in this department he specially referred to the very excellent exhibit of grasses, native plants, and foliaga from the pupils of the Mangaweka school. Each specimen was separately mounted, and both the botanical and common name given, and he considered this exhibit should prove both interesting and instructive tothe man on the land. Best collection weeds: Mangaweka. School, 1, Victor Reid 2 Best collection native trees andft). shrubs, named foliage only: Manssayety weka School 1, Myrtle Reid 2 ' - ( Best collection grasses, n ea Mangaweka School 2, Kate Winnie Sopp 3 JUts^avEUdairy: psodu^ —— —l, • (Judge—Mr Dhisford H OT E L bu^Ra“ g Sf!?!l STABLES. 98>< points 1, Awa .. , . , pauy 93 points 2 , ! \ a ?felteil'Y Company 92>£ points 3 W ikey Leio Farmers’ fresh separator ? as iefCE P Binns 1 and 2, Mrs B Smith, vhc

Farmers’ fresh non-separator but--ter: Airs H Reid 2, award In this department "the exhibits ■ of butter for export from the various district dairy factories wera- very highly spoken of by the judge, Mr Dunford, Government expert. Sixfactories entered, but only five ex-, hibited, one of the dairy exhibits arriving, after the judging? was over. The Rangitikei Dairy Company’s exhibit gained first place with 93points, the Awahuri Dairy Company being the Cheltenham Dairy Companythird with 93>£ —thus only-one point? separated the' first three- exhibits. The Rangitikei Dairy Company,has* been very consistent in the quality of its exhibits during the ppsfe twpyears. There were good entries fan the farmers’ fresh separator buttery, in which Mr E P Binn’s exhibitswere placed first and second. YEGETABLES AND FRUIT; ( Judge—Mr J P Laird, Wanganui-), The entries in this class, weramofe large, but Air J, Laird, of Wanganui, who was judge of this department, expressed himself as* well leased with the quality of produce exhibited. He made special, mention of an entry of peaches exhibited by Mr A R Mayo, wihch he.considered the prominent feature. A collection of apples by the same exhibitor was also very good. v Early potatoes, 4 varieties: W T' London 1 Vegetables .collection, sis varieties : J Prior I 1 Peas, 25 pcs W W Ijpudon 1,, Cheltenham School 2 Cabbages, 3 varieties Cheltenham School 1, J Prior 2 Turnips, 6; Cheltenham School 1 Parsnips, 6: J Pryor 1 Onions, : J Pryor 1 Apples,, dessert: A R Alayo 1 Apples.,, cooking ; A R Mayo 1 Plums, dessert: A R Mayo 1, Mrs J G Oobbe 2 Plums, cooking: Mrs J G Oohbe 1, A R Mayo 2 Peaches, 12 : A R Alayo 1 1 , Apples, collection, A R Mayo 1 A Pears, collection: A R Mayo 1