STRATFORD SHOW.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 80, 27 November 1912, Page 5

STRATFORD SHOW.

THIRD ANNUAL GATHERING.

THE OFFICIALS— President: W. P. Kirkwood, Esq. Vice-Presidents: Messrs. J. B. Mine, M.P., Geo. Sangster, R. Dingle, • G. A. Marchant, W. A. McGutchan, J. Masters. Executive Committee: Messrs. W. P. Kirkwood (Chairman), R. Dingle, J. D. Healy, S. M. Porritt, R. Masters, E. Kelloher, R. McK. Morison, T. Webb, E. Jackson, P. Budd. General Committee: Messrs. ,W. f 5. Kirkwood, R. Dingle, J. D. Healy, S. M. Porritt, R. Masters, E. Kelleher, R. McK. Morison, T. Webb, E. Jackson, P. Bndd, D. Watkin, J. B. Richards, J. Stewart, D. J. Malone, H. T. Twiss, J. T. Belcher J. Linn, A. Stewart, E. Brocklebank, C. Jackson, E. Jones, F. Dobson, E. Walter, T. Godkin, W. Pettigrew, J. Christoffel, jun., R. T. B. Mellow, J. Sliotter, P. Peterson, E. A. Osmond, A. McCutchan,. T. Gardiner, W. V Harkness, A. David, D. S. Glasgow, R. 1). Harkness, J as. Corbett, G. S. Hobbs, H. Good, Tasman Walker, G. Sangster, W. T. Bailey. Secretary: Mr. W. B. Fearon.. THE STEWARDS OF DEPARTMENTS.

tills stage that the great ensemble is one worthy of Stratford as a district, and with 'the pride that is taken ,in this, the annual, event of the year by the people as a whole, it is difficult at present to reconcile ourselves to the idea that any very radical changes (at any rate, to its detriment) can be made in what lias come to lie recognised at constitutional methods in holding shows. » THIS MORNING.

But the secret of success in every Show is, after all, the weather, which, like the tide, considers none. Jupiter Pluvius had the hearts of all the officials in the region of their footwear. For did he not send the rain till, it appeared* to us mortals here that the supply must run dry. And so ii proved. After teeming down for 48 hours on end, in, the “early ’oors o. th’ morn,” the deity’s wrath was ap peased, and what followed was a decided improvement, had enough thougl it was. A thick Scotch mist came ii] from the south, and though under fool was wet and sloppy and all around was damp, dull, and uninviting, the sp ntr of the executive and exhibitors rose rapidly. Hope dies hard in the human constitution. From far and near gathered tin men and material that- go to make in this annual event, and soon pens am enclosures held their quota. Judgini was entered upon without delay, am towards noon the grounds had assumethe wonted appearance of a carnival. As might he expected, the side-show; and attractions were slow to erect their paraphernalia, but there is not wanting plenty of evidence that in thn direction the 1912 fixture will ho not one whit* behind its predecessors.

, Some busy officials to-day and tomorrow will be the Stewards of Departments. They are as under:—Ring, Messrs J). S. Glasgow, H. M. Good and J. D. Healy. -Judges, Messrs 1). S. Glasgow and W. H. H. Young. Harness and Driving, Messrs F. W. Webb, W. H. H. loung and H. 1). Cameron. Light Horses, -Messrs E. Kelleher, ,E. Mason (Veterinary Surgeon), A. J. Davy. Draught horses, Messrs J. Robson, IA. David, J. Stewart and J. Brake. Jersey Cattle, Messrs C. Jackson and J. Linn. Ayrshire Cattle, Messrs R. D. Harkness and M. T. Phillips. Holstein Cattle, Messrs E. Tichbon and J. E. Young. Shorthorn and Hereford, Messrs L. Hann and J. Hignett. Grade Cattle, Messrs J. Brannigan and N. R. Sanson. Crossbred Cattle, Messrs J. Brannigan and N. R. Sanson. Sneep, Messrs J. B. Richards, M. S. Freer, A. Marfcll jr., J. Christoffell, jr., J. H. Hobbs, G. Finnerty, R. R. Blame and L. Webster. Pigs, Messrs E. Brocklebank and S. Thompson. Butterfat Compettiion, Messrs N. Fulton and C. Jackson, Home Industries, Messrs Percy Thompson, W. l Fustier/ R. F. Harkness, I’. Marlow and A. C. Bell. Ladies, Mesidames Petrie, Mackay, Campbell, Prentis, McK. Morison, Misses N. O’Connor and Morison. Fodder, Messrs E. Kelleher and G. Sangster. Railway, Messrs R. Collins, Harry Grey, A. Woodhead, G. Hendricks, T. Sullivan, M. S. Freer, 0. Thomas, J. Brannigan and A. C. Marr, jr. Loose Boxes, Messrs- J. Sliotter and W. J. Hamblyn. Dogs, Messrs Geo. Svme (chief), A. Cutlihertson, H. Bagley-, J. C. Ekdahl, W. Kerr and F. Callahan. Poultry, Messrs E. -Jones, G. Pugh, and C. Downey. Side Shows and /Machinery, Messrs H. Ashton and T. Gardiner. Weight-guessing Messrs Harry Linn, Jas. Sinclair and N. Templer. Gates, Mr H. Masters.

PROGRESS. With such a live body of officials any report of this function would he incomplete without reference to tin improvements effected since the las; Show. Chief among these is the erection of the People’s Stand, about which, by the way, there was keen dis cussion, and rfot a little feeling in tec ranks of the committee concerning tm site. The building was completed tJtii morning, th© finishing touche© bcini put as the grounds woke to life. Nov, that the stand is a fact, it must bt admitted that the site has a good deal to recommend it. Facing the north the stand was dry and comfortable, the weather being in the south. There is seating accommodation for i Off which the Association provided at a cost of £4OO. In addition, a ivas.i-ino-'pen has been supplied for cattle; new sheep pens erected, a holding paddock for the convenience of oompeti tors, and stumping and ploughing operations have been kept going in the rough paddocks with a view to incieased and superior accommodation in the future.

AMONG THE EXHIBITS. “The entry as a whole were fair, but not up to what they_ should be, iomarked Judge Hopping, who judged the Holsteins. “Ine best specimens wqre those approaching Gngg s Longbeach type; there is no getting'away from that.” Competition was keen between the Palmerston breeder, Mr. W. J. Lovelock, and Mr. Newton King, but the latter still holds th supremacy. _ , xx In Herefords, Mr. J. Forbes, Normanby, had the classes to himself, bo did Mr. G. A. Turner, Eltham, whose excellent cattle were the subject of high commendation. The fat cattle open classes were a gift to Mr. W. Birdling, of Waitara. The Jersey cows were great quality. The champion was Bilberry lOtn, the property of A. and J. O’Donnell, Liana. She was fourth only at Hawera, but here, according to the judges, she stood out on her own. W. M. Bayly’s Ruth 11. was a typical Jersey, also, not far behind the winner, and of beautiful quality. There appeared to be some difficulty with the judges in separating 'cue pair. The aged class was a very strong one altogether. Ayrshires were not so good as they should be on the whole, but there were .some very fine animals in the pens. Compared with Hawera and Palmerston, according to an enthusiast cvho was, present at the three shows, the exhibition of the breed' here was not up to the standard of the south. Mr. J. Kyle’s Prince Bonus of Giengariif secured champion honours for buds, with Mr. W. Hall’s Little Jim (Lepperton) reserve. Mr. J. Kyle’s Jeanie of Glonariff as reserve cow was little behind the champion, Mr, C. Karston’s Waikanae in point of merit. Horses are not a strong feature of a show on the first day, and the main ring did not present a very business look. Mr J. Bond’s (New Plymouth) Lady Denman took the red ticket with his chestnut thoroughbred mare. in the class for mares under 15.2 Mr N. Fulton, Stratford, won in a class of three with Pet, Mr W. H. Bennett’s Moonlight from Cardiff being placed second. In a field of seven (filly or gelding) Mr D. Hyndman (Stratford) was first and third with Shyann and Lady H respectively, Mr J. Brake (Stratford) being second. For colts likely to make good saddle or carriage horses Mr G. C. Turner (Eltham) secured first award in a field of nine, with Mrs Dingle (Stratford) second with Larry. The going for the leaping competitions was very soft but some good exhibitions were given.

THE JUDGES. The Judges at the Stratford Show thiri year are -Horses (thoroughbred). Mr J. H. McNiven, Clive, Hawke’s Bay. (Light), Mr C. JeffersOu, Wanganui. (Draught), Mr D. Ross, .Brunswick, Wanganui. Cattle (Jersey), Mr J. A. Mcßae,Palmerston N. ;Mr Frank Day, Tamahere. Ayrshire, Mr W. P. Harre; Rata, Rangitikei. Holstein, Mr C. Hopping. Shorthorn, Mr J. Baldwin. Fats, Mr A. Wills, Hawera. Sheep, Mr W. Perry" Masterton. Fat Sheep, Mr E. Swainson, Feilding. Pigs, Mr J. Butcher, Stratford. Dogs, Mr S. Johnson, Palmerston' North. Poultry, Mr S. Johnson, Palmerston North. Home Industries, Mr G. Young, Inglewood. Honey, Mr H. W. Warcup, Hawera. ■ Pickles and Preserves, JVlrs Cock, New Plymouth. Dairy Produce, Government Grader. Bacon, Mr J. Butcher, Stratford. Fancy Work, Miss A. E. Cottier, New Plymouth. Technical Classes, Mr G. Mcßain, Stratford; Mr J. W. Boon, Stratford.

PHANTASMAGORIA. The idea of a lloyal Show floating about the Dominion, —a sort of airship affair, perhaps, with the animals’ heads poked over the gunwale, looking down upon Stratford, some intent upon the puzzle to discover the waterwaggon amid the dust-clouds of Broadway, and others sniffing contempt of the place owing to the impressions gained from a backyard view at the railway station —is too fantastical! Or, maybe, Stratford would be made a sort of caravansary once in a quarter of a century, where the majestic circus would call a halt of sufficient duraf on to allow the menagerie —(and also the army of officials if their luck wasn’t out and the pubs were open)—to bate a drink! Or, if the scheme were somewhat in the nature of an Ark, good old Egmont would stand a capital chance of being chosen for headquarters, in which case Stratford would not be likely to enter much of a protest. It may be that this Allen’s Ark business will definite shape a long t’me after our financial ministering angel returns from a visit to the London money bags; but at present, the proposition is too preposterous for the utilitarian mind of the man on the land. As the subject for a leading article in the papers, or a plaything for those whose duty it is to wide about anything at all, the suggestion of a Royal Show must come as a boon and a blessing at the close of the Parliamentary session, and as a herald oi the big gooseberry and “silly seaTHE SUBSTANCE.

As an introduction to the report of the Stratford Show, the foregoing may seem, to some, strange ami chimerical, hut every visitor to the Show Grounds this morning gifted with imagination—(and who is not, to Ids or her joy oi sorrow, as may be, in proportion to its development)—must neecs conjure up in the mind something that, it ha? been mooted, is to take the place o. the magnificent exhibition spread out before him. Such prime representa tives of dairy herds as only laranat, can produce, the “blue blood or the Dominion as it were, the parents in at industry that is as yet only in its infancysleek well-groomed specimen; of horseflesh to grace the equerry o, princes, from the stately Clydesdale tc the proud thoroughbred or the friskycheeky hit of a pony—the delight of tin children ; utilitarian sheep and pigs arc to ho seen in such perfect condition as to dismiss the slightest question oi decadence in the succulence of frozen mutton or the toothsome ham; then there are what were once side-hues to agricultural shows, viz., the home industries section and dogs, etc., but which are now part and parcel oi the huge ostentation. But of these, more anonl Suffice it to state at

THE PRIZE LIST-

HORSES.

Stewards.—Light horses, Messrs G. S. Hobbs, E. Kelleher, A. J. Davy, E. Mason. Draught, Messrs J. Robson, A. David. J. Stewart, J. Brake. Judges.—C. Jefferson, J. H. McNiven. Mare, in foal or with foal at foot.— J. Bond, New Plymouth, eh Lady Denman, 1; C. Rnscoe, Stratford, hr m La Milo, 2. • Colt, from Ist August, 1910.—C. Ruscoe, Stratford, Flying Camp, 1. Filly, from Ist August, 1910.—J. R. Sutherland, ch f, 1. Colt, from Ist August, 1911.—G. D. McKenzie, Manaia, Ciclet 1; Montefioro and Hawkins, Lord Multifid, 2. Filly, from Ist August, 1911.—G. Coleman, bay Clio 1. > Entire (other than thoroughbred) best calculated for breed : ug. carriage horses and weight carrying hacks.— W. T. Bailey, Victory, by Vanity Fair —Vanity, 1. Marc, 15.2 hands (other than thoroughbred), visibly in foal or with foal at foot, best calculated for breeding carriage horses or weight carrying hacks.—N. Fulton, h in Pet, by Torpedo, dam Lnbra, 1. Mare, under 15.2 hands (other than thoroughbred), visibly in foal or with foal at foot, best calculated for breeding carriage horses or weight carrying hacks.—X. Fulton, Stratford, b m Pet, 1; W. H, Bennett, Cardiff, h m Moonlight, 2,

Filly or gelding, from Ist August, 1909, likely to make good saddle or carriage horses.— D. Hyndman, Stratford, ch Shyann, 1; J. Brake, Stratford, h m Juliet, 2; D. Hyndman, Stratford, h Lady H, 3. Colt, from Ist August, 1910, likely to make good saddle or carriage horses.—G> C. Turner, Eltham, hr f Vigor, 1; Mrs Dingle, Stratford, Imp, 2.

CATTLE

HEREFORDS. Judge, J. Baldwin

Stewards, L„ Hann and d. Hignett. Heifer, from Ist July. 1910.-- J. Forbes, Normanhy 1; J. Forbes, Norman by, 2. Pen of two heifers, under 18 months.- —J. Forbes, Normanhy, 1. Champion Cow.—J. Forbes, Norman by, Elm.

SHORTHORNS. Bull, from Ist July, 1909.—G. A. Turner, Eltham, Duke of Eltham 19th, 1 and Champion. Bull, from Ist July, 1910.—G. A. Turner, Duke of Eltham 20th, 1 and Reserved Champion. Bull, from Ist July, 1911.—G. A. Turner, Baron Eltham 111., 1. Cow, calved prior to Ist July, 1908. —G. A. Turner, Eltham, Eltham Baroness. sth, 1 and Champion. Heifer, from Ist July, 1909.—G. A. Turner, Eltham Nancy Lee 11th, 1 and Reserved Champion.

Heifer, from Ist July, 1910.—G. A Turner, Lady Ross 14th, 1. Heifer, from Ist July, 1911.—G. A Turner, Eltham Kaiiwi 4th, 1.

FAT CATTLE. Pen of three fat Shorthorn heifers, 3 years and under.—W. Binding. 1. Pens of two cows.—W. Birdling, Waitara, 1. GRADE OR CROSSBRED (For Dairy Purposes.)

Cow, 4 years and over, in milk, to he judged' on points; no test taken; cow to ho on ground both days to Ik milked in presence of judge at 5 p.m. first- day, and to he judged previous to milking next morning at 8 o’clock.

AYRSHIRE®. Judge, W. P. Havre

Stewards, R. D. Harkness and M. T Phillips. ,

Bull, calved prior to Ist July, 1909. —W. Hall,' Lepperton, Little Jim, f and Reserved /Champion; J. Kyle, Auokatere, Duke of Glenariff, 2. Bull, from Ist July, 1909.—G. M and N. Brown, Ngaere, Dainty Joe of Ora, 1 ; F. Mills’ Vic, 2. Bull, from Ist July, 1910.—J. Kyle. Prince Bonus of Glengamf, 1. and Champion; F. Mills, Exhibit, 2; Gi M. and N. A. Brown, Ngaere, Dainty Len of Ora, 3.

Bull, from Ist July, 1911.—J. Kyle, Monte of Glenariff, 1; F. Mills, 2; 6. M. and N. A. Brown,' Dainty Bruce of Ora, 3; T. Webb, Stratford, br and w, Reform of Fair Farm, v.h.c. Cow, prior to Ist July, 1908. —C. Karsten, Waikanae, Fair Maid tf Inglewood, champion ; F. Mills, Tokaora, reserved champion; 1\ Webb, w and b, Lucy of Fair Farm, 3; B. Bullet, New Plymouth , r anti w, Flora, v.h.c. Heifer, from Ist July 1910.—J. Kyle Elvie of Glenariff, 1; C. Karsten, Waikanae. 2; E. Jackson, Stratford, Hueboll 4th of Porirua, 3; J. Kyle, Bctt of Glenariff, v.h.c. Heifer, from Ist July, 1911.—F. Mills, Tokaora, 1; J. Kyle, Diana of Glenariff, 2; C. Karsten, Tcpsy, 3; C; Karsten, Floris, v.h.c. Pen of two heifers, over 18 months and under 2| years.—F. Mills, Tokaora Pen of two heifers, under 18 months.—F. Mills, Tokaora, 1; * T. Webb, Stratford, 2.

' GRADE AYRSHIRES. Heifer or Cow, in milk from Ist July, 1906, by pedigree .Ayrshire sire. —l’. Webb, Dolly, 1. Heifer, from Ist July, 1909.—J. Kyle, Victoria of Glenariif, 1; W. Hall, Lepperton, Norah’s Lass, 2; F. Mills, Tokaora, 3.

DAIRY PRODUCE. ETC.

Best box Factory Butter, not less than 561 b, suitable for export.—Moa Farmers’ Co-op. Dairy Factory, Inglewood, 1; Tarurutangi Dairy Company, 11. Street, 2; Midhirst Dairy Factory, F. Kleeman, 3; Stratford Farmers’ Co-op., W. Y. Kirkraan, 4; Lepperton Co-op. Dairy Factory, Lepperton, 5. Best box unsalted Butter, not less than 561 b, suitable for export.—Moa Farmers’ Co-op. Dairy Factory, Inglewood, 1; Lepperton Co-op. Dairy Co., Lepperton, 2; Tarurutangi Dairy Co., New Plymouth, It. Street, 3; Stratford Farmers’ Co-op., W. Y. iiirkman, 4; Midhirst Dairy Factory, F. Kleeman, 5; Mrs Gilbert Pcrrott, Urcmii, 6.

Best 21b fresh Butter, in rolls, salted. Factory not eligible.—Mrs J. Brake, Stratford, 1; Mrs J. Begrie, Levin, 2; Mrs E. Ellis, Stratford, 3; H. Harris, Toko, 4; Mrs N. Sanson, Stratford, 5; Mrs Gilbert Pcrrott, Urenui 6.

Best design in fancy butter, not less than 11b or more than 31b, three entries or no competition.—Mrs Gilbert Perrott, Urenui, 1.

CHEESE. Best two factory cheese, suitable for export (coloured).—Tariki Dairy Go., Tariki, T. McElroy, 1; , Cardiff Co-op. Dairy Factory. I). Cameron, 2. Best two factory cheese, suitable for export (white). —Tariki Dairy Co., lariki, T. McElroy, 1; Cardiff Co-op. Dairy Factory, D. Cameron, 2. HAMS AMD BACON. Home-cured ham and side bacon, best smoked. —B. Grr, Ngaere, 1. Home-cured ham and sale bacon, unsraoked. —A. J. Chainey, Toko, 2. DOGS.

Judge, S. Johnson, Esq. Stewards: Messrs G. Syrne, A. Cutli bertson, H. Bagiev, J. C. Ekdahl W. Kerr, F. Callahan. greyhounds.

Puppies, Bogs, under 12 months. F. Nichols, New Plymouth, Laundry Boy, 1; Mrs. G. W. Norton, Hawora, Sandfly, 2; Norman Stewart, Stratford, Dick, 3; E. H. Wallis, To Km, Qviugwluvrangi, v.h.c. ■ Novice Dogs.—F. Nichols, New J lychols, N.P., Silver Bullet, 3; Mr. Riverlea, Warrigal, 2; W. Webb, 1 almerston North, Merry Mack, J; Norman Stewart’s Dick, v.h.c. Limit Dogs.—Chaa. Hargraves. New Plymouth, Tiger, 1; A. N. Clarke, Wanganui, Black Tracker, 2; F. Nicliolis, N.P., Silver Bullet, 3; Mr. Tanner’s Warrigal v.h.c.; W. Webb, Merry Jack, h.c. Dogs (open).—F. M. Doughty, N.P., Peter Fan, 1 ; Chas. Hargraves. Tiger, 2; A. N. Clarke, Black Tracker, 3; J. Jenkinson, Eltham, Pirate Captain, v.h.c. ; M. McDonald, Fido, h.c. Puppies, Bitches, under 12 months— J. Jenkinson, Eltham, Skipper’s Daughter, 1. Novice Bitches.—C. ' F. Benjamin, New Plymouth, Kilmarnock Maid, 1; Mr. Tanner, Blue Bell, 2; J. Jenkinson, Eltham, Skipper’s Daughter. 3. Limit Bitches.—A. N. Clarke, Wanganui, Queen of Song, 1; C. F. Ben

jamin, Kilmarnock Maid, 2; Mrs. D. Johnson, Hawera, Bonnie Ethel, 3; Mr. Tanner, Blue Bell, v.h.c.; A. David, Lady Gray, h.c. Bitches, open.—A. M. Clarke, Queen of Song, 1 ; C. F. Benjamin, Kilmarnock Maid, 2; Mrs. G. W. Norton, Hawera, Sweet Nell, 3; Mrs. D. Johnston, Bonnie Ethel, v.h.c.; Mr. Tanner, Blue 8011, h.c. Brace, any sox.—A. N. Clarke, W anganui, Black Tracker and Queen of Song, 1. POINTERS.

Puppies, Dogs, under 12 months. — J. Murtagh, Pohokura, Tol.okura Prince, 1; Miss A. Stewart, Stratford, Skip, 2; W. J. Morrison, Ngaere King, 3.

.Novice Dogs.—E. B. Stohr, Stratford, Comet, 1; J. Murtagh, Pohokura Prince, 2; Hugh Campbell, The Tap per, 3: Miss A. St'ewarfc, Skip, v.h.c.. Limit Dogs.—F. . Bond, cure s.s. Stormhird, Max, 1; E. B. Stohr, Comet, 2: J. Cole, Waitara, David Copperfield, 3; W. J. Morrison, ISgaere, Ngaere Banger, 4. Dogs, open.—P. H. Smith, Wellington, Ch. Barkis, 1; E. B. Stohr, Comet, 2; J. Cole, David Copperfield, 3; W. J. Morrison, Ngaere Ranger, v.h.c.

Puppies, hitches, under 12 months. —Albert T. Moore, New Plymouth, Dorothy Dot, 1. Novice Bitches.—Albert T. Moore Dorothy Dot, 1; J. Cole, Waitara, 2; J. Robertson, Inaha, Eosker Spray, 3. Limit Bitches'.—S. L. Parsons, Wanganui, Merry Duchess, 1; Albert 'J'. Moore, Dorothy Dot, 2; Vi P. Membery, Midhirst, Meadow Queen, 3; J. Robertson, Bosker Spray, 4. Ditches, open.—S. L. Parsons, Merry Duchess, 1; E. 13. Stohr, Stratford, Sea Spray, 2; Albert T. Moore, Doro thy Dot, 3; V. P. Memhery, Meadow Queen, v.h.c.; J. Robertson, Bosker Spray, h.c. Brace, any sex.—E. B. Stohr, 1.

BUTTER-FAT COMPETITION

CASEIN AND BUTTER-FAT COMBINED.

DISPLAYS BY LOCAL FIRMS

Attractive and interesting. Many of the most progressive firms in tho district, and even outside the province, have been induced to take up space in the A. and P. Association’? grounds, and stage their special ware? for the enlightenment of the genera, public. The exhibits, many of which show careful preparation, and no me m skill in the art of attractive displaying, are well worthy of the attention of the farmer and the public gener ally.

MR. NEWTON KING. Standing out prominently on tin gentle rise almost direqtly behind tlr grandstand, and staged in so decidedly an attractive manner that it can not fail to “catch the eyes,” is tin exhibit displayed by Mr. Newtoi King, whoso aggressive business abil ity is so well known and who has don/ so much towards the advancement ol the interests of the farming community generally, and the betterment ol the welfare of Taranaki at large. Tin exhibit is remarkably compact, and al linos suited to the requirements ol every class of farmer are strikingly displayed. The Ridd machine, which has stood the test for five years, whicl has solved the labour problem for s' many farmers, and which is doing ex cell on t service everywhere, can he see: working, and doubtless many farmers not yet in possession of. a milker will enquire into its many merits Tin Lister benzine engines (portable am stationery typos), which are fast coni ing into prominence, and whoso reliability and service is guaranteed, art adapted to the requirements of any one in need of power. The sheepman i well catered for in the matter of wool presses, hand sheep dips, and other oddments. Noxon mowers should be the means of lowering mam an acre of good hay this season. Tindisplay of implements, as ploughs harrows, tripods, etc., necessary in the cultivation of the soil, shoulu also not he overlooked. Top-dressing the pasture is coming so fast into favour that the opportunity cf inspect ing the manurp distributor should-not he"missed. The Triumph motor cycle,

which is run by this firm, is too well known to need comment. Lister separators are recommended as being in every way reliable and efficient. A. full range of lubricating oils forms a very effective attraction. The man in town will no doubt find time to examine the very fine garden seats which form a very useful ornament for the lawn, and this reminds .one of the Wcodyatt mower, whose many good qualities have for years been tested in Stratford. Coming to tbe large marquee, one finds a grand display of all varieties of agricultural seeds, tested for parity and germination. Sterling manures of guaranteed analysis, besides the usual exhibit of necessities for the farm—in fact, any and every requirement for Taranaki conditions of farming appears to be stocked.

N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., Ltd., STRATFORD.

A feature of the show exhibits is an excellent and comprehensive display of machinery, seeds, and other requirements of an agricultural community, made by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. The firm have secured ample space on a commanding site, and keen interest is being displayed by show patrons in the various implements and farm necessities shown. Standing out prominently is the “Farmers’ Favourite,” grain, seed, and manure dr.ll, for which the firm have the sole agency for the Dominion. The ‘Favourite’ has beyond doubt proved true to its name, and it is gratifying to hear of the increasing demand for these implements. ■ The drills are now equipped with stout axles and are supplied with patent spiral steel ribbon tubes. These two features alone commend the drill to intending purchasers, and, further the great sowing capacity is a consideration in its favour. It will sow from 25 to llOOlbs manure per acre, and handle stick fertilisers as “Lawes” with tbe greatest of ease. In groin the ‘Favourite’ can sow from 1 to S. bushels per acre, and in turnips up to 18 arid 20 ounces* Grass seed may be sown to any quantity through the grain box. The' drill also sows peas, beans, maize, etc. On the samples shown, which are of the latest pattern, are attached Bristow’s patent turnip rape seeder. This is so nicely made as to sow with accuracy any desired number of seeds per acre, and at the same time it is in nowise. complicated. Too machines are also fitted with Cranwell’s patent broadcasters for sowing seeds broadcast or for topdressing with manure, lime, etc. That , splend'd little machine manufactured by .the Walter A. Wood Company, the “Admiral” mower, is also on view. It has many points of interest, which the practical farmer will do we'll to study. Note the serrated fingers or 1 guards which materially assist the operations of the knife. Users of mowers who find the driving rods troublesome, will find that the long hickory rod will drive straight, the pitman ends being secured to the knife-head and balanced well by a ball and socket joint, with patent lubricators for grease instead of oil. The mower is also fitted with patent springs which are so adjusted to the poles that they take the we’glit off the horses’ necks when the machine is working. A foot lever is fitted to the’machine to clear the swathe board of all obstructions. Tbe “Walter Ai Wood” all-steel horse rake shown is of tbe latest pattern, and is a nice strongly-built article, having practically no wearing parts and working automatically. It trips its own load. Among other exhibits are steel disc harrows, the point of notice being that they, are fitted with a front carriage instead of a pole, and, therefore, arc easier on the horses. The spike and link harrows are worthy of attention Of British make, they are an exceedingly useful implement, for by a simple reversing they can be converted into a chain harrow. In addition, the L. and M. A. Co., are showing “Page’s” Wire Strainers, and splendid assortments of.grass seeds, clover, manures, etc. Progressive farmers cannot do better than make a personal inspection and see for themselves.

W. H. H. YOUNG AND CO. As clean and bright as the seeds tor which they are agents, is the exhib t by the'enterprising firm of W. H. H. Young and Co. Included in the attractive display is a supply of Eibby’e Oreaip Equivalent, a famous calf niealf which has found enormous sales in Taranaki. This firm alone has disposed of the huge quantity of 40 tors th’s season, and farmers are stall looking for more. Two of the. reasons why Bib by’s sells readily are that it contains nearly twice as much oil as the average calf meal, and that it has been specially .treated to make the starch more digestible. A large cupful will feed a calf for a whole, day, when properly made up. The makers claim for it that it prevents scour, and it is certainly most palatable to tlie calves, who thrive well on it. Carton’s seeds are attractively displaying on a pedestal. The neat Jib packets are sealed by the firm, aivo farmers cam rely on getting the genuine article, guaranteed by the great seed firm. Attention need hardly be drawn to the show case, in which some typical varieties of seeds are splendidly displayed. The proof of the pudding is in the eating; the test of all 'seeds lies in the cropping. From the handsome photographs of record turuio crops grown in different parts of the district by progressive farmers with Carton’s Seeds, it will be readily seen that those seeds are what Messrs W. H. H. Young and Co. claim them to he—the best.

MILKING MACHINES. The A. W. Reid Milking Machine Company have on exhibition this up-to-date milking machine, in a large tent in the grounds. This machine is automatically driven throughout, and the patent pulsator and release are rf the kind that go with the very smallest amount of attention. 1 he plant is wonderfully simple, and the testimonials received by the company can leave no doubt in any farmer’s mind, that this machine is a most perfect milker, quick in action, and easy to use. The company report excellent business during this season, both in New Zealand and Australia, and are confident that, with the present number <f satisfied users, they will have record business o report during the coming year. Among many local test'-menials rrce.v fxl there is one from Messrs. Tichbon Bros., who write: “Having used your milking machine for the past two seasons, wo have much pleasure in advising yon that we are more than satisfied with the excellent way in which i' , docs its work. During last season it worked very satisfactorily; but tnis season it has completely proved to ns its efficiency ns a thorough milker, he ing simple and reliable. Notwithstand i’lg the adverse season, and the extremely low condition rf our cows, a I the commencement of Die season, w can assure yon, although we have jt ilk cd four cows less, we have had lothbs more milk per day. During the two seasons we had not one single hiten with the machine. After inspecting other machines, we are confident that

your machine must take first place among milking machines. Milking 56 cows with a four-bucket plant, we nave finished in tiie record time of 75 minutes, which wo think speaks volumes for your machine. The,Teat Cups leave the teats in a nice soft condition, and are not injurious in any way. We have no hesitation in recommending anyone requiring a milking machine to fully enquire about yours before placing their orders elsewhere.” Mr 11. B. Anderson is the secretary of the. company, and all information will be gladly given by him to any fanner who milks.

STUDEBAKER MOTORS. Mr. A. W. Reid, who has recently secured the agency for the Stratford district, of the two Studebaker special!-, ties, the “E.M.F.” and the “Flanders” motor-cars, has one of the latter cars on view. The “Flanders” car immediately commands attention as being a motor eminently suitable for the requirements of the district. Mr. Reid states that he has every confidence in submitting these cars to the public, because be himself has had one in regular use for twelve months, and ho knows them to be really first-class cars, solid and well built. Studebakers are the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, and it is of one of their cars that the motor editor of the ‘Westminster Gazette’ recently wrote in that well-known journal: “1 should like to say of the 30 h.p. Studebaker E.M.F., in which 1 made a journey the other day, that it is one of the most remarkable vehicles of the fourcylinder order it has been my lot to travel in. So silent, swift, and perfect is it that it is impossible to think of it as a factory product. The accommodation is ample, and the finish all thftt could he desired. The absurdly low price that it is sold at, with side entrance body, almost alarms me for the future of the British product, for from the day they establish their reputation for endurance, as . they havfe done in America, there would inevitably come about a complete change in our own methods of manufacture to cope with such a powerful invader.” Coming ' nearer home, a well-known Timaru gentleman, Mr A. .S. Palmer, thus de-, scribes the “Flanders”: “The car is quiet, powerful, and well sprung. I consider her to be without doubt the finest example of American practice on this market. Two facts tell heavily in her favour as compared with other cars from the same quarter—viz., the three speeds and the extra strength in' the : back axle. The first gives a lighter consumption of petrol and the latter a longer life. I nave travelled 10,000 miles, doing as ranch as I£o miles a f. day. lam more than pleased.” The prices of those cars are ; “Studebaker Flanders,” 20 h.p., complete, £295: “Studebaker-E.M.F.,” 30 h.p., £375.

ECMONT COACH AND CARRIAGE COMPANY. This company, which has taken over the business conducted by the late Mr F. S. Pollock, makes a very fine display of vehicles. They show several of their Egmont Gigs in various finishes. These are neat, roomy and well-finished throughout. Also two spring drays, and a very serviceable full-lock express with side seats. . The exhibit does credit to the workshop, which holds a reputation for turning out nothing hut high grade work. They also show some useful farm implements including a very handy hay rake, disc, and link harrows, chaff cutter and plough.

BELLRINGER’S, LTD.

Keen interest is being displayed in that interesting and attractive little exhibit made by Messrs Bellringer’s, Ltd. In the spacious tent, exhibitions are given, by an expert, in cooking on the New Perfection Blue-Flame Oil cookers. These handy little stoves have innumerable advantages which must appeal immediately to the progressive and discriminating housewife. They give quick, uniform heat just where wanted—no waste —an intensely hot, clear blue flame a moment after lighting. They can be instantly extinguished. Clean, handy, economical—these are the three attributes of the Perfection. “I am confident that once anyone uses a New Perfection they will never go back to any other stove,” says a delighted patroness of the up-to-date cooker. There are several varieties pf this stove shown, and the prices, although varying considerably according to the heating capacity, are entirely reasonable. Included in the general exhibit are “Donald’s Wool Press,” “Donald’s Multi-Grip Wire Strainer,” a special feature of which is the reversible grips, making them practically everlasting, “Donald’s. Patent Gate Catch,”a simple and effective invention guaranteed stock-proof, “Donald’s Patent Stumping Jacks,” “Planet J. R. Tools,” and “Malthoid Roofing”—all worthy of the closest inspection.

WOOD CARVING. Patrons of other shows this season will remember that wonderful display of carving exhibited by Mr. C. Meuh, of Eltham. Mr. Meuli has, in response to requests, and with the prospects of the carvings finding acceptation locally, transferred his exhibit to Stratford, and to-day his stand has been thronged with patrons, for to inspect these unique examples of woodcraft, is to become a purchaser, so cunningly are they made and so attractive is their design. Nothing like it has ever before been seen in New Zealand. The work is done by a Swiss gentleman, who has carried off innumerable tumours in the great exhibitions of the world, and part of it, again, is done by his pupils. Those qualified to know, have pronounced this exhibition as the finest of its kind ever,seen in New Zealand, and unquestionably it is’ of great merit, and well worthy of inspection.

Tl. lbs Test Lbs. Test. Lbs. Milk Casein. Casein. Fat. Fat. Total 1st —R. D. Harkness 19 7% 3.4. 6.71 5.6 11.06 17.77 2nd —Mrs W. Henry 172i 2.8 4.83 5.7 9.93 14.66 3rd —W. H. Barlow 2061 2.8 5.78 3.6 7.43 13.21 4th —IV. Y. Harkness ... 190 2.7 5.13 4.2 7.98 13.11 5 th— W. J. Lovelock ... 2271 2.3 5.23 3.2 7.28 12.51 6th — J. T. Belcher 178 ' 2.8 4.98 4.0 7.12 12.10 7th —Mrs G. Hobbs 178 2.6 4.62 4.1 7.29 11.91 8th —W. H. Barlow 154 3.0 4.62 4.6 7.OS 11.70 9th —Wickham Bros. 1481 3.0 4.45 4.7 , 6.93 11.43 10th —Mrs. Sullivan 170 2.5 4.25 4.2 7.14 11.39 11th— W. M. Bayly 152-1 2.S 4.27 4.0 6.10 10.37

Total. Test. Lbs. Total. Owner lbs. milk. Fat. Fat. Points. 1st —R. I). Harkness ... .... 197. V 5.6 11.03 296.2 2nd —Mrs. AY. Henry - 172Y 5.7 9.83 262.9 3rd — AA r . A 7 . Harkness 190" 4.2 7.98 218.5 4th — AA T . H. Barlow 206 V 3.6 7.43 206.3 5th— AY. J. Lovelock ... 227^ 3.2 7.23 204.7 6th —Mrs. G. Hobbs 178 4.1 7.29 200.0 7th — J. T. Belcher 178 4.0 7.12 195.8 8th —Mrs. Sullivan 170 4.2 7.14 195.5 9 th— AA 7 . H. Barlow ... 154 4.6 7.08 192.4 10th —-‘AVickliam Bros. 148^ 4.7 6.98 189.3 11th— AY. M. Bayly ... 152} 4.0 6.10 167.7