STRATFORD A. and P. ASSOCIATION

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 287, 2 December 1914, Page 5

STRATFORD A. and P. ASSOCIATION

CATTLE. 1

FIFTH ANNUAL SHOW. 1 A RECORD DISPLAY.

LIST OF OFFICERS. President, Mr E. Jackson. Vice-presidents, Messrs J. B. Hine, \V. P. Kirkwood, Athol Meredith, W. Hathaway. Hon Treasurer, Mr W. P. Kirkwood. Auditor, Mr T. H. Penn. Hon. Vet. Surgeon, Mr E. Mason. ■Executive Committee, Messrs E. Jackson (.Chairman), R. Dingle, W. P. Kirkwood, F. E. Dobson, D. J. Malone, W. H. H. Young, J. M. Shotter 3 E. Kelleher J D. Healy, W. M. Bayly. General Committee, Messrs H. E. Abraham, W. T. Bailey, J. T. Belcher, E. Brocklebank, F. E. Dobson, A. David, W. B. Fearon, H. Good, T. Godkin, W. J. Hamblyn, J. D. Healy, W. A. Hewitt, W. G. Husten, C. Jackson, E. Kelleher, T. Kirkwood, W. P. Kirkwood J Linn D. J. Malone, R. Masters, R. T. B. Mellow, R. McK. Morison, B. Orr, A. A. Piper, S. M. Porritt, G. Pugh, J. B. Richards, G. Sangster, W. Skedgewell, J. Stewart, A. Stewart, J. M. Shotter. W. Vickers, E. Walters. T. Walker, A. C. Walshe, W. H. Were, W. H..H. Young. Secretary, Mr Sidney Ward. CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. President, Mr E. Jackson; office and press, Mr W. P. Kirkwood; horse section, Mr W. H. H. Young; cattle section, Mr F. E. Dobson; sheep section, Mr W. M. Bayly; pig section, Mr B. Orr; one-day test, Mr X. Fulton; weight-guessing, Mr J. B. Richards; machinery and side shows, Mr R. Masters; gates, Mr S. M. Porritt; home industries, Mr W. S. Cato; poultry, Mr S. Reader; dogs, Mr T. Kirkwood ; ring, Messrs R. Dingle and E. Kelleher; fodder, Mr J. M. Shotter; railway receiving committee Mr A. C. Bell. STEWARDS OF DEPARTMENTS.

Ring, Messrs R. Dingle (Chairman), E. Kelleher, H. Good, I). S. Glasgow; prize ticket steward, Mr 1). J. Malohe; class call, Messrs H. j). Cameron and A. Stewart; harness and driving, Messrs H. Good and 13. S. Glasgow; light horses, Messrs J. Stewart' and A. David; draught horses, Messrs A. A. Piper and J. M. Shotter; Ayrshire cattle, Messrs E. Brocklebank and L. Haun; Holstein cattle, Messrs Ewan Jackson, T. Walker, J. Young; grade cattle, Messrs St. Hill and J. M. Kidd; Jer sey cattle, Messrs C. Jackson and J. Linn; fat cattle, Messrs M. T. Phillips and J. McDonald; assistant cattle stewards, Messrs J. Montgomerie and H, Kenny; sheep, Messrs T. Godkin, R. R. Bennie and H. Hance; dogs, Messrs T. Kirkwood, H. Masters, R. G. Christopher, A. ,Walshe Mrs Dean, W. E. Symes, H. S. Harris, A. A. Cuthbertson and. David ,M. Wans; poultry, Messrs S. Reader and R. Jackson; bull boxes, Messrs W. J. Hamblyn and G. Kassper; pigs, Messrs B. Orr and J. Moore; weight-guessing, Messrs W. B. Fearon, G. Smith and P. Budd; grandstand, Mr R. McK. Morison; railway receiving, Messrs A. C. Bell, N. B. Fletcher, A. Woodhead, J. Brannagan and M. S. Freer; home industries, Mesdames Curtis, Steven, Boon, Moon, Miss Neilsen, Messrs Collingwood, Spillman, H. E. Lawrence; parade marshal, Mr A. Stewart; assistant marshal, Mr H. D. Cameron. JUDGES. Light thoroughbred and harness horses, Messrs N. Gorton (Feilding), and L. W. Nelson (Whangarei); draught horses, Mr W. „ H E,. Hocken (Feilding); Jersey cattle, Mr A. Buchanan (Palmerston North); Ayrshire cattle, Mr J. Parlane (Hororata); Holstein cattle, Mr Coleman Phillips (Carterton"); fat cattle, Mr Alex. Hunter (Hawera); sheep, Mr F. T. Lethb'ridge (Feilding) ; pigs, Mr G. Castles (Hawera); dairy produce, Dairv Commissioner Staff; home industries, Mr J. West (New Plymouth); pickles and preserves, Mrs T. A. Winks (Ararata); sewing and fancy work, Miss Lewis (New Plymouth); honey, Mr H. W. Warcup (Hawera); art section, Mr J. McAllister (Stratford) ; dogs, Messrs S. Jolms'on and J. .Soler; poultry, Mr S. Johnson (Palmerston North).

THE 1914 GATHERING, The Fifth Annual Show of the Stratford Agricultural and Pastoral Association opened to-day in fine weather, with an excellent. first-day attendance. Great and successful as have been the Association's previous Shows, the stock and produce exhibition of this year quite eclipses all previous«reeords. From its inception the Association has made remarkable and steady progress, and the splendid support accorded in its first year has been uniformally continued. Townspeople and country friends have been generous in their donations and special prizes, and both town and country have worked together with a realisation that their interests are identical. This year Mr Edward Jackson, to whom' much of the initial success of the Association, was due in his good work as its first secretary, holds the honorable of President. Messrs J. B. Hine. M.P., W. P. (Mayor of Stratford), William Hathaway (Chairman of the Stratford County Council); and Athol Meredith (Chairman of the Whangamomona County Council), are associated with him as Vice-presidents. The removal from Stratford of Mr B. Fearon made it necessary to appoint a new secretary, and Mr Sidney Ward, a popular ex-resident of Stratford has latterly assumed the position, and, although but a little while in office, has proved his ability for the work. The office-bearers of 1911 have been a hard-working and enthusiastic combination, and they are to be congratulated to-day on the very tangible result of their 'labors. During the year further improvements have been effected to the grounds, which, be it remembered, are the Association's own property, and are year bv year becoming more picturesque and moie convenient for visitors and exhibitors. Special arrangements have been in'ade this year for a telegraph office on the

Show Grounds next to the secretary'; office, for the purpose of forwarding and receiving telegrams, and al necessary arrangements have beei made for visitors to obtain lunch afternoon tea, and light refreshments Judging commenced at eight o'clooj this morning with the milch cows, and is proceeding during the lay. To-mor-row's programme, specially arranged for People's Day, will include the exhibition of dogs, poultry, machinery, produce, home industries, arti section and fancy work, stocii of ail descriptions, hacks in saddle and harness horses. At two p.m. tne Giand. Parade—always a .sight well worth seeing—will take place,, and at 2.30 jumping and riding competitions wJI commence. , AMONC THE EXHIBITS. There is a nice display of horses of all classes, draughts and harness* horses being especially well represented. In cattle, ped'gree Jerseys take a very prominent place, pedigree Holsteins and Ayrshires .ire also well represented, and the grade classes in each of these sections 'iave not been neglected. Pedigree Herefords ai'di pedigree Shorthorn daises pre also penned. The grade or cross-bred section is a very .strong one. With the large increase in the • unber of sheep in the Stratford, district, we should certainly have liked to havs seen mnro numerous entries of sheep from local farmers, who seem a little shy at exhibiting, but doubtless this section of the Show—always an interesting one at any similar exhibition—is likely to strengthen as time advances. Pigsi are in good variety, and there is a nice display of dairy and .other produce. The home industries section presents a most interesting collection of good things. A fine collection of. poultry is shown in the speciallyerected marquee, and the dog section with no less than four hundred and ninety-sev,en entries is fully representative of all the principal breeds.

A BUSY SCENE. The Stratford Show has had its ; share of bad and doubtful' weather, and this year's first day's weather'was on the doubtful side in the morning, with, perhaps, the balance, in favor of a fine day—more or less. From -a very early hour members of the Association were on the ground attending to a multiplicity of matters Still requiring to be done, although the members had been hard at work all the previous afternoon. The public probably do not recognise properly the magnitude of the Show—the great I number of things which require personal attention and the great amount of work necessary to make the show work freely. The Stratford Show has'* always gone through without a hitch, largely as a result of the enthusiastic manner in which the whole of the members of the Association work together for the general good; and if this hard work was lacking the public would very soon notice the difference it made to the general working of the" show. This morning all the • officials had their hands full, and the President was even noticed being so undignified as to run—but there was work to be done and to be done quickly, and if running was necessary, well, running would have to be done. It should not be supposed that Mr Jackson was sprinting all over the ground the whole of the morning; but at one point he had to sprint for a short distance in order to keep up with things. The secretary, naturally, was as busy as anybody on the ground, but the excellent system of messengers was a great convenience to judges, stewards and all concerned. But everybody was busy—the activity was not confined to the Show officials. The finishing touches were being put on the excellent trade exhibits, and the side-show people made strenuous efforts to make their stands attractive in view of to-morrow's harvest. ■ i

The exhibitors were also busy in their several directions; and the result of all this activity will be in full evidence to-morrow.'

A walk round the cattle pens is chiefly instructive, the show of dairy catte* being marvellous, the exhibits of Jerseys, Holsteins and Ayrshire* being especially excellent, both as .regards quantity and quality. The show of dogs is a fine one. This morning, just after benching, the exhibits indulged in an incessant exchange of barking compliment or defiance, but. no doubt by to-morrow the boisterous canines will have developed sore throats and be much quieter. The home industries section is as usual a big one. with good entries in all classes. The photographic section is a particularly pleasing one, a fine selection of views of Mt. Egmon't being shown: THE PEOPLE'S DAY.

To-morrow will be People's Day, and the hope will be universal that the clay may be favored with line weather —the officials desire good weather to ensure the success of the Show to repay them for their labors of the past few months and the public generally desire to see fine weather, as a great many people make People's Day one of the annual holidays And an excellent day's holiday it gives The ring competitions are always a feature of the People's Day, and it is worthy of note that in the hunters' competition no less than twenty-live horses have been entered, ensuring Keen competition The harnessing and unharnessing competition for ladiesshould prove a good item The Municipal Band will be on the ground and will render a number of selections Mr ,1. B. Richards is in charge of the guessing competition, a fat cow being the object of the guessing The parades of stock and dogs are so well known as hardly to need mention The Grand Parade to-morrow should certainly bo a fine one. AT THE KENNELS. The dog section can undoubtedly b«

I regarded as the best dog show ever held—from the silky-coated Boizois—of which there are two uiagnilieent specimens—to the dainty little Pomeranian. Each dog is a splendid type of his class, and every breed is represented. Of the useful dogs, working collies form a strong class in themselves, while the rough bearded collies and the unique range of setters, both English and Gordon, are the pride of that breed which is Taranaki's pride. There is a splendid array of bulldogs, while the sporting little fox terrier—perhaps still the most popular dog of the day—is well in the forefront at this Show. « Sky terriers, though not large in numbers, are true to type, with depth of color and well set ears to create the fanciers' envy. Airedales are exceedingly well represented, and Stratford may safely be regarded as good ground to seek reliable specimens. Pngs, toy terriers, and fancy dogs are a nice lot, and moro encouragement devoted to these miniature specimens will create a better response in the future. As the exhibitors range from Christchureh to Auckland, the show is a credit to Stratford, and one encouraging feature is the extreme care taken by the officials to see that their canine friends arc well cared for. Stratford has indeed gained a name for one thing at j l eas t__the best dog show in Taranaki, and future exhibitors will do well to note that "those who love us also love our dogs." JOTTINGS. Mrs Brooking has a large marquee where refreshments of all kinds ca,n be procured.

PRIZE LIST.

HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. Mare in foal or with foal at foot.— T. Bond, New Plymouth, "Lady Denman," by Nesfcer, clam Jean, 1; R. E Laurent, Eltham, "Piriwni," 2; R. Hicks, Hawera, "Calceolaria," 3. Six entries. Colt, from Ist August, 1912.--J. E. Palmer, Wnverley, "Lift," by Elevation, dam Eduan, 1. Fillv. from Ist August. 1912.—Hector Grav, Midhirst, 6-11.12. brown "Persian Beauty," by Cyrus (Imp.), dam The Tart, 1; H. A. Nodder, Hawera 2; F. .T. Droydowski, Inglewood, "Silver Bell," 3. Colt from the Ist August, 1913. A. J.Davey, Stratford Sire St. Paul, dam Flngelot mare, 1. CARRIAGE HORSES, HACKS AND HUNTERS. Mare, 15.2 hand's and over (otlior than thoroughbred), visibly in foal or tt'ith foal at foot, best calculated for breeding Carriage Horses or Weight Carrying Hacks.—Cleland Bros., Kapoxiga, bay "My," 1; T. E. Mounsoy, Stratford,' "Nellie," 2; A. Piper, Toko, brown "Lena Wood," 3. Four entries.

Fillv or Gelding, from Ist August, 1911.' Likely to make good saddle or carriage horse.—J. Burkett, Ngaere, "Prince," by Bombardo, 1. Seven entries. Fillv or Gelding, from Ist August, 1912." Likely to make good saddle or carriage horse.—D. P. F. Milne, Riveiv lea, "Cigarnet," sire Young Victor! 1; L. W. Smith, Tariki, roan "Mac," 2; J. Burkett, Ngaere, "Darkie," 3. Seven entries. Filly or Gelding, from loth August, 1913. Likely to make good saddle or carriage horse.—.). T. Wade, Stratford, gelding, "Prince Charlie," by General Joubert, 1. Six entries. Pony, under 12 hands, to -be ridden I by boy or girl, under 12 years of age. —Master Teddy Jackson, Stratford, "Joy Bells," '1; Master W. Phillips, Stratford, "Kelby," 2; Percy Collins, Stratford "Starbright," 3. Nine entries. Pony, 12.1. hands, to be ridden by hoy or girl, under 14 years of age.— Master Teddv Jackson, Stratford, "Joy Bells," 1; Master W. Phillips, (Stratford, "Kelby," 2; T. Reilly, Eltham, "Tiny," 3. Five entries. Best Pony, under 13.2 Hands, to bo ridden bv boy or girl.—Miss H. Copestake, "Bobby," 1; Dorothy Cleaver, Te Roti, "Arapae," 2. , Twelve entries. > Pony, 14.2 hands or under, to lie ridden—P. M. Harrison, Eltham, "Billy," 1; E. Mason's "Nairobai," 2; H. McWilliams, Omona, ch.g. '.'Ginger," 3. Fourteen entries. DRAUGHTS. Mare, visibly in foal or with foal at foot.—J. t). Mitchell, Manaia, 'Rose Martin," 1; T. Perry, Ma.ngatoki, "Belle," 2. Best Dry Mare.—T. Perry, Mangatoki, "Jewell," 1; A. Eraser, Rata. piko. bay "Kate McCauley," 2. Four entries.

Gelding, 4 years or over.—T. Perry, Mangatoki, ''Glen," 1; T. Perry, Mangatoki, "Ben," 2; Walter C. dement Eltlinm, "Major," 9. Colt, from the Ist August, 1911.T. Perry, Mangatoki, "Lord Glasgow," by Ers'kine, 1. Two entries. " Filly, from Ist August, 1911.—A. Fraser, Ratapiko, "Esther," by Garry Owen, 1; A. S. Kendrick, "Tariki, bay "Nelly," 2. Special Class, foaled Ist August, 1.913.—A. S. K. Kendrick 1. Gelding, from the Ist August, 1912. —J. W. J. Gardiner, Lowgarth, "Glen" 1. Billy, from the Ist August, 1912-—-J. Paul, Stratford, brown "Baethangio Lily," 1; A. Fraser, Ratapiko, hay "Jessie," 2. Colt,'from the Ist August, 1912. P. McNaughton, Patea, brown "Scotch Thistlo," 1. Two entries. Filly, from the Ist August, 1913. T. Perry, Mangatoki, "Lady Glasgow," 1; T. Petty, Mangatoki, "Darling," 2; W. Richards, Cardiff, bay "Royal Maid," 3. Pair of Heavy Draught Horses, in regular work, only eligible, trial if desired.—T. Perry, Mangatoki. 1 ; A. Fraser, Ratapiko, "Kate McCauley" and "Esther" 2. Three Horse Team, to be the property of one owner,—T. Perry, Mangatoki 1. Best Pair of Draught Mares, anv aR e.—T. Perry, Mangatoki, "Belle" and "Jewell," 1; A. Fraser, Ratapiko, "Kate McCaulev" and "Esther," 2.

Best Draught Mare, and two of her Progeny, under 4 years.—T. Perry, Mangatoki, "Belle" and Progeny. 1 ; A. Frnser, Ratapiko, "Kate MeCauley," "Jessie," and "Esther," 2,

PEDIGREE JERSEYS. Cow, calved prior to Ist July, 1911. —R. J. Linn, Normanby, "Ruth,' 1 sire Rioter of Pencarrow," dam Rita, 1; John Nicholson, Hawera, "Night's Queen," 2; A. X'hlenberg, Waipuku, fawn "Berbery," 3; A. Ward, "Miro.' v.h.c; Ranford Bros, Stratford, "Lassie's Duchess," h.c. Seven entries. Heifer, from the fst July, 1911. R. J. Linn, Normanby, "Genoa Rose," sire Campanile Sultan (imp:), dam Genoa Maid, 1 ; A. J. O'Donnell, Jiaha, "Queen Rainbow," 2; H. Kenny, Stratford, "Campanile's Nancy," 3. Seven entries.

Best 3 Pedigree Jersey Cows or Heifers (in milk), property and tired by one exhibitor; animals to be entered in the N.Z. Jersey Herd Book.—A. Ward, "Miro," "Tuna," and "Meadow's Buttercup," 1; V. Harkness 2; J. T. Belcher, Cardiff, "Beauty Raraka," "Dewberry's Sweet," and "Lavender's Charm," 3. Heifer, from the Ist July, 1912. W. M. Crabb, Hawera, "Lady Prince," sire The Squire, dam Cherry Blossom, 1; A. Ward, Miro, "Miro Meadow's Buttercup," 2; W. V. Harkness, Tafiki, "Rozele's Favourite," 3; R. J. Linn Normanby, "Mountain Views Dahlia,'' h.c. Heifer, from Ist July, 1913.—E. Griffiths, Now Plymouth, "Mercedes Lady," sire K.C.8., dam Mercedes Noble Queen, bred by exhibitor, 1; S. Hildred, Tariki, "Sunlight's Fawn," sire "Sunlight's Abundance," dam Norah's Heni, bred by exhibitor, 2; E. Griffiths, New Plymouth, "Ivy's Lady," sire- K.C.8., dam Ivy's Riotess, bred by exhibitor, 3; Mr E. J. Kirkwood, Stratford, "Golden Fern's Maid," (imp.), sire Fern's Oxford Noble, dam, White Stockings (imp.), v.h.c. GRADE JERSEYS Heifer or Cow in Milk, from the Ist July, 1911, by Pedigree Jersey sire.— J H. Thomas, Ngaere, "Model," sire Dicky Barrett, 1; J. H. Thomas, Ngaere, "Beauty," 2. Four entries. PEDIGREE HOLSTEINS.

Cow, calved prior to the Ist July, 1911.—John Donald, Westmere, b. and w "Netherland Duchess Pietertje," 1 'and Reserve Ch.; W. I. ■ Lovelock, Palmerston North, "Maid of Leith," 2; S. JR. Solley, Riverlea, b and w "Beauty," 3. Seven entries. Heifer, from the Ist July, 1911 W. I. Lovelock, Palmerston North, I) and w "Colantha Lass of Conemaugh," 1 and Ch.; W. I. Lovelock, Palmerston North. "Queen Segis Wild Rose," :>. ; S. R. Solley, Riverleii, b and w "Espur of Rotachnnae," 3. Heifer, from the Ist July, 1912. W. f. Lovelock, Palmerston North, b and w "Domino's Friesland Bolle," 1; W. I. Lovelock, Palmerston Noith, b'and w "Friesian Countess Segis," 2; Newton King, New O lymouth, "Countess Alcartra." 3. Four.entries. Bull, calved prior to the Ist July, 1911.—Newton King, New Plymouth, b and w "King Fayno Segis H-i (J-H----09, sire King Fayne Segis, dam lnka Lady Tokuma, bred by 0. Rowland, Syracuse, U.S.A., 1 and champion; W I. lovelock, reserve champion. Bull, from the Ist July, jni2.—WI Lovelock, Palmerston North, blk dnd w, "Friesland Klbhdyke Segifc, ' 12-9-12, sire King Segis Wild Hose Homestead (imp), dam Klondykc Harriet Maud Joseph, bred by owner, 1; AV. T. Lovelock, Palmerston North, h and w, "Friesland Grigg Laddie," 2; W I. Lovelock, Palmerston North, b and w, "Friesland Kruger," 27-9-12, Bull, from Ist July, 1913.—W. J. Bradford, Auroa, "Auroa Laddie, by Bonnv Laddie of Cliffside, dam Waife Beauty, 1; W. I. Lovelock Pa merstou North, blk and w, "Fries and Park de Bonte," 2; W. I. Lovelock, Palmerston North, b and w, "Friesland Park de Vos," 3.

PEDIGREE HEREFORDS. Cow, calved prior to the Ist July, 1911. —J. Forbes, Normanby, 1; J. Forbes, Normanby, 2. Heifer, from Ist July, 1911.—J. Forbes, Normanby, 1; J. Forbes, Normanby 2. Heifer, from Ist July, 1912.—J. Forbes, Normanby, 1 ; J. Forbes, Normanby, 2. Heifer, from Ist July, 1913 J. Forbes, Normanby, 1; J. Forbes, Normanby, 2. Fon of Two Heifers,, over 18 months, and under 2} years.—J. Forbes, Normanby, 1. PEDIGREE SHORTHORNS. Bull, from Ist July, 1912.—Gordon 'Salway, Bell Block "Hose Prince of j Darba'laro," calved 19-10-12, by Emi blem of Darbalaro, dam Rose of Bolan, 1- " „ •, f Bull, from Ist July, 1913.—Gordon Salway, 801 l Block, "Camellia's : Prince," sire Radium, dam Cammcllia 'XI., calved 2-1-14, 1; John Gibson, 'Stratford, "Edward III," sire Edward 11., 2. . I Heifer, from Ist July, 1911.—Gor!don Salway, Bell Block, "Dainty 7th of Dalbalaro," 15-10-11, sire Trenton, dam Dainty 2nd, 1. I Heifer, from Ist July, 1913.—Gor'don Salway, Bell Block, "Lady Mary," calved 5-4-14, sire Cameo, dam Dainty 17th, 1.

GRADE SHORTHORNS. Heifer or cow, in milk, from the Ist July, 1911, by Pedigree Shorthorn sire.—T. Walker. Stratford, "Rosie," Pen of two Heifers, from the Ist July, 1912.—M. T. Phillips, Stratford, "Rose" and "Pansy," 1. FAT CATTLE. (Open Classes). Pen of two Bullocks, any age.—M. Phillips, Stratford, 1; M. T. Phillips, Stratford; 2. PICS. BERKSHIRES. "Boar, over 1 year.—P. J. Mounsey, Stratford, 1. Two entries. Boar, under 1 year.- John Gibson, Stratford, 1 and champion. Sow. over 1 venr.—C. H. Washer, Tnaha 1 and eh'. ; John Gibson, Stratford. 2; E. .7. Mounsey, Stratford, 3. Five entries. Sow. under 1 vear.-P. H. Put. h>d<ro. Midhirst, 1 and 2. Throe entries. Boar, under 6 months.— 43. H. Washer. Tnaha, 1; R. J. Mounsey, Stratford, 2; John Paul, Stratford, 3. Five entries.

i So,v under fi months.—B. J. Mounsev. Stratford. 1; R. Younger, Stratford, 2; F. Xewhiinl, Stratford, 3. i Five entries.

Sow, with litter of pigs, not less than six (age not to exceed 2 months) —J. Pattinson. Stratford, 1.

Pig, between 601 b and 101 b, to be judged on condition.—F. Newhind Stratford, 1; W. H. Rutledge, Miclliirst, 2;. Three entries. Pen of 3 Host Baconers, any breed ; weights not to exceed loOlbs, nor less than 120 (dead).—W. H. Rutledge, Midhirst, 1. Five entries. JUDGES' REMARKS. PIGS. K Mr G. Castles, Hawera, the judge of the pigs, sajd that the number of pigs on exhibition was rather disappointing, seeing that there were so many pigs in the Stratford district. He could not understand why people would not send their pigs forward The animals shown, however, were of a very good class. There was no very close competition. The champion , Berkshire sow was fit to compete in any show in the Dominion. THE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Pigs: Boar, J. Gibson, Stratford; sow, C. H. Washer, Inaha. Cattle :Pedigree Ayrshire cow, Olson Bros, "Louie of Haydowns,'' reserve ch., W. Hall, Lepperton. Pedigree Holstein Bull, Newton King's "King Fayne Segis II.," ieserve, W. I. Lovelock, Palmerston North; cow, W. 1. Lovelock's "Colantha Lass of Conemaugh," reserve, John Donald, Westmero. COMPETITIONS. Maiden Hunters' Competition, open to all horses that have not won a jumping or steeplechase competition at any Agricultural Show (gentlemen riders" only).—1). Palmer, Normanby, "Austin Pride," 1; D. Crocker, Normanby, "Tarpot," 2; A. Mitchell, Manaia, entry, 3. Thirteen entries. DAIRY PRODUCE. Best Box of Factory Butter, not less than 561bs, for export.—Moa Farmers' Dairy Company, lnglewood, W. Ross, buttermaker, 1; Midhirst Dairy Company, Mr Stan Hall, buttermaker, and Stratford Farmers' Cooperative Association, equal. Lepperton Co-op. Dairy Factory Co., W. Roberts, buttermaker, also competed. Best Box TJnsalted Butter, not less than 561bs, suitable for export.--Moa Farmers' Dairy Company, Inglewood, W. M. Ross, buttermaker, Midhirst Dairy Company, Mr Stan Hall, buttermaker, and Stratford Farmers' Co-operative Association, equal. Lepperton Co-op. Dairy Co., W. Roberts, maker, also competed. .Best 21bs Fresh Butter, in rolls, salted, factory butter not eligible.— Mrs R. H. Benefield, Midhirst, 1; Mrs A A. Piper, Toko, 2; Mrs F. Copestake, Stratford, 3. Nine entries. HOME INDUSTRIES. ART SECTION. Best Exhibit Stencil.—Miss Mary Clemow, Stratford, 1; Mrs J. Donald, Stratford, 2. , Best Wood Carving, chip.—C. Garlick, Stratford, 1; J. H. Forbes, Mangatoki, 2. Best Wood Carving, relief.—C. Garlick, Stratford, 1; Mrs 0. M. Curtis, Stratford, 2 Best Exhibit Fretwork—A. McLean, Stratford, 1 and 2. PHOTOGRAPHY. Best Landscape, tor amateurs.— E. H. Clark, Wanganui, 1. Two entries. _. LT Best Portrait, for amateurs.— C. ±i. Greening, Wanganui, 1. Two entries. Best Comic, for amateurs.—E. H. Clark, Wanganui, 1. Best Sets of 6 Views of the Egmont National Park, in eonnection with the Stratford Mountain House, for amateurs only.—E. H. Clark, Wanganui, 11. Two entries.

DOGS. POINTERS. Puppie Dogs, under twelve months. —H. E. Harris, Haw'era, "Brockton Lad," 1; H. Perrett, junr., Wellington, "Major Bosker," 2; W. H. Linn, Toko, "Tango," 3. N.Z. Bred Dogs.—A. Stewart, Ratapiko,. "Bosker Shot," 1; H. E. Harris, "Brockton Lad," 2; H. Perrett, jnr.\ "Major Bosker," 3; E. B. Stohr, Opunake, "Comber," v.h.c. Novice Dogs.—R. M. Shield, Patea, "Bosker Prince," 1; E. B. Stohr, Opunake, "Comber," 2; W. H. Linn, Toko, "Tango," 3. Limit Dogs.—A. Stewart, Ratapiko, "Bosker Shot," 1; H. E. Harris, ■Brockton Lad," 2; H. Perrett, jnr., "Major Bosker," 3; E. B. Stohr, Opunake, "Comber," v.h.c. Dogs. open.—A. Stewart, Ratapiko. "Bosker Shot," 1; H. E. Harris, "Brockton Lad." 2; H. Perrett, jnr.; "Major Bosker," 3; R. M. Shield, "Bosker Prince," v.h.c. BORZOIS. Dogs, open.—Miss Street, Wanganui, "Undecided," 1, Bitches, open—Miss H. Street, Wanganui, "Decided," 1. GREYHOUNDS. Puppie Dogs, under twelve months. —F. Parkin, Waverley, "Fairweather," 1 ; Geo. 0. Bennett, Inglewood, "Pat," 2; Fred Nicholls, New Plymouth, "White Stockings," 3; W. H. Parish, Manutahi, "Whaka," v.h.c. Five entries.

Novice Dogs.—Alan Cuthbertson, "Connamara," 1; Geo.- 0. Bennett. Inglewood, "Pat," 2.. , Limit Dogs.—Alan Cuthbertson, "Connamara," 1 ; F. Parkin, Waverley, "Fairweather," 2; Geo. D. Bennett, Inglewood, "Pat," 3. Four entries.

Dogs, open.—F. Parkin, Waverley, "Rainyday," 1 ; Alan Cuthbertson, "Connamara," 2; Geo. 0. Bennett, Inglewood, "Pat," 3. Four entries. N.Z. Bred Dogs—F. Parkin, Waverley, "Rainyday." 1; Alan Cuthbertson "Connamara," 2; F. Parkin, Waverley, "Fairweather," 3. Five entries. Puppie Bitches, under 32 months.— F. Parkin. Waverley, "Sun,bine," 1. Novice Bitches.—G. ().' Bennett, Inglewood, "Nell," 1.

Limit Bitches.— Boh Crossan, Stratford, "Brindle Bess," 1 ; F. Rankin, Waverley, "Sunshine." 2; (i. 0. Bennett, Inglewood, "Nell," 3.. Bitches, open.—Bob Crossan, Stratford, "Brindle Bess," 1 ; F. Rankin. Waverley, "Sunshine," 2; G. 0. Bennett, Inglewood, "Nell," 3. N.Z. Bred Bitches.—Bob Crossan, Stratford, "Brindle Bess." 1; G. 0. Bennett, Tnglewood, "Nell," 2. Brace (any sex) —F. Parkin. Waverley, "Rainy Day" and "Fairweather" o "'Team of Three.- F. Rankin. Waver ley, "Fairweather," "Rainyday," and "Sunshine," 1,

POULTRY. Houdan, Cock.—Stewart and Lands perg, Normanby, 1. Two entries. Houdan, Hen!—Stewart and Landsperg, Norm'aiiby, 1; Stewart and Landsperg, Normanby, 2. Orpington, Black, S.C. Cock.— Stewart and Landsperg, Normanby, 1, and best black bird in show; AVaiter Scott, New Plymouth, 2; Stewart and Landsperg, Normanby, 3. Orpington, Black, S.C. Hen.— Walter Scott, New Plymouth, 1; Stewart and Landsperg,. 2;, S. Sowerby, Hawera, 3. ' Orpington. "Black S.C. Cockerel— Walter Scott, New Plymouth. Orpington, Black S.C. Pullet.—WaL ter Scott, New Plymouth, 1. Orpington, Buff or Cinnamon, S.C. Cock.—Mrs J. Norfolk, Normanby, 1 j Geo. Jackson, Ashhurst, 2. Orpington, Buff or Cinnamon, S.C. Hen.—Mrs J. Norfolk, Normanby, 1; Geo. Jackson, Ashhurst, 2. Orpington, Buff or Cinnamon, S.C. Pullet.—Mrs J. Norfolk, Normanby, 1. Orpington, Buff, Rose Comb, Cock. —Mrs A. L, Stekel, M»lhirst, 1. Wyandotte, Golden Cock.—W. Hall, Lepperton, 1. Wyandotte, Golden, Hen.— W. Hall) 1. Wyandotte, Golden, Cockerel.—W. Hall 1. Wvandotto, Silver, Cock.—W. Hall 1. Wvandotte, Silver, Hen.—W. Hall 1 and 2. Wyandotte, Silver, Pullet.—W. Hall 1. Wyandotte, White, Cock.—T. B. Holdaway, Bonny Glen, 1... Wyandotte, • White, Hen.— T. B. Holdaway, 1 (and specials for best utility bird and best White Wyandotte) ; Stewart and Landsperg, 2 and Wyandotte, White Holdaway, 1. Wyandotte, Columbian, Cock.—W. Half, 1. . Wyandotte, Columbian, Hen.—W. Hall 1. Plymouth Rock, Barred. Cock.— Geo." Jackson 1, W. Hoskins 2. Plymouth Rock, Barred, Hen.— Geo. Jackson, 1. Plymouth Rock, Barred, Pullet.— W. Hoskins 1, Geo. Jackson 2. Plymouth Rock, White, Cock Stewart and Landsperg 1, J. Urlich 2 Three entries. Plymouth Rock, White, Hen.— Stewart and Landsperg 1 (and best white bird in show), A. P. Lister, New Plymouth; 1. New Plymouth '2. Three entries. Plymouth Rock, White, Cockerel.— Walter Scott 1, A. P. Lister 2, Geo. Jackson 3. Four entries. Plymouth Rock, White, Pullet.— Geo. Jackson 1. Leghorn, White, Cock.—J. Urlich 1. Leghorn, White, Hen. —Stewart and Landsperg 1 (and best bird of light strain). N Leghorn, White, Cockerel.—Clem S. Johnson, Regan Street, Stratford, 1. ' i';.„,

Leghorn, Wiute. —oiewaii. and Landsperg 1, Clem S. Johnson 2. Three entries. Leghorn. White, American Cock.— W. Mander, Hawera 1. Stewart and Landsperg 2, A. P. Lister, 3. Four entries. . Leghorn White, American Hen.— Walter Scott 1, A. P. Lister 2. Leghorn, White,/ American Cockerel —Walter Scott 1. Two entries. Leghorn, White, American Pullet. —Walter Scott 1. Leghorn, Brown, Cock.—A. C. Aubrey, Waitara, 1. Leghorn, Brown, Hen.—A. C. Aubrey 1. Leghorn, Brown, Pullet, A. C. Aubrey, 1. Leghorn, Black Hen—Clem S. JounLegliorn, Black, Cockerel.—Clem S. Johnson, Stratford, 1. Leghorn, Black, Pullet.—Clem S. Johnson, Stratford, 1. Minorca, Black Cock.—Stewart and Landsperg, 1. . ■ Minorca, Black, Hen.—J. Bowen, Stratford, 1; A: C. Aubrey, Waitara, 2; Stewart and Landsperg, 3. Five entries. Andalusian, Cock.—W. Hall, Lepperton, 1. __ Andalusian, Hen.—W. Hall, Lepperton, 1. Hamburgs, A.C., Pencilled Cock.— W. Hall, 1; J. Urlich, Hawera. 2. Hamburgs, A.C.. Pencilled Hen.— W. Hall, 1; J. Urlich, 2; C. G. Avion, Waitara, 3. ~,-,«, Hamburgs, A.C., Pencilled, Cockerel._W. Hall 1. Hamburgs, A.C., Pencilled Pullet.— J. Urlich, 1. , , TT Hamburgs, A.C.. Spangled Hen.— C. G. Ayton, 1; W. Hall 2. BANTAMS. Game, Black Red. Cock or Cockerel. G. E. Bocock, Toko, 1.

DUCKS. Pekin, Drake.—Mrs A. Revell, Eltbam, 1 ; Stewart and Landsperg, 2. Pekin, Duck.—Stewart and Landsperg, 1 and 3; Mrs A. Revell, 2. Pekin. Drake under 12 months.— Mrs A. Revell, 1; Stewart and Landsperg, 2. Pekin, Duck, under 12 months.— Stewart and Landsperg, 1 ; -Mrs A. Revell, 2.

SELLING CLASS. Value not to exceed £l. Any Variety, Drake.—Stewart and Landsperg, 1; Mrs A. L. Steckel, Midhirst, Black Cayuga (imp). 2. Any Variety, Duck.—Stewart and Land'sperb, 1; Mrs A. Kasper, Midhirst, 2; Mrs A. Steckel, 3. Any Variety, Cock or Cockerel.— Stewart and Landsperg, 1. Indian Runner, DVake.—Stewart and Landsperg, 1. Indian Runner, Duck.—Stewart and Landsperg, 1. Indian Runner; Duck, under 12 months.—Stewart and Landsperg, 1. Any Variety, Hen or Pullet.— Stewart and Landsperg, 1. Breeding Trio, any variety, Cock or two Hens.—T. B. Holdaway 1, Messrs Hunter Bros. 2.

TRADE EXHIBITS. The trade exhibits occupy the usual ground and a very good show is made by local firms. MR NEWTON KING. Mr Newton King has his usual fine display of farmers' requirements, almost every farm necessity being in evidence at the firm's stand. A prominent feature is the ltidd milking machine, which is in going order. This machine is built with the definite object of "squeezing" out the milk in a manner similar to that of the human hand. The mechanical processes by which this result is achieved are very simple and can be easily understood by the uninitiated. The ever-increas-ing list of users is good testimony to the merit of the machine, which is well known throughout Taranaki. The Lister engine is shown in operation. There is no smoky exhaust and therefore no waste of petrol. It is selflubricating and there is no over-heat-ing. There is of agricultural implements, including the Noxon mower, Noxon discs, Planet jr. implements, ploughs, etc. There is also a full show of B.S.A. motor cycles and Studebaker and Calthorpe cars. In the firm's marquee there is an extensive show of seeds of all kinds and of manures, including the Sterling mixture and the Borthwick manufactures. For comprehensiveness this exhibit has no compeers, and it appears that each succeeding year the firm endeavor* and succeeds, too, in outdoing its previous best. The thoroughness with which the goods are displayed impresses one with the idea that the service rendered to farmers must indeed be very efficient. The variety of the exhibit points to the fact that no matter what the farmer requires in succe«sfullv coping with the work on his farm liis needs are amply supplied.

N.Z.I. AND M.A. CO. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. is to the fore with a good representative show or farmers 5, requisites of all descriptions. In agricultural machinery the firm 3 standard lines are prominent—Farmers' Favorite drill, W. A. Wood mowers and hav-rakes, Detriot disc harrows, Briton spike and link harrows, Reid and Gray ploughs, "Sandow" woolpreses, etc. There is a big show of seeds of all varieties and McDougall's and Cooper's sheep dips are much in evidence. Other specialities of the firm are Page's wire strainer, the Methven boiler, Elmshurst tea and the Grant motor car. The exhibit, taking it all round, is one which will well repay inspection by farmers. There is also on view standard samples of wool, and as the Company have most up-to-date facilities both in Stratford, Wellington, and London for handing clips, clients would be well advised to ascertain terms, etc. THE REID MILKER. As usual, the A.W.R. milking machine is shown in operation. This wellknown machine is automatically driven throughout, and the patent pulsator and releaser go with the very smallest amount of attention. The whole plant is of simple construction, and it is quick in action and easy to use. Not only is the A.W.R. well known in New Zealand, but a large number have beeii sold in Australia. A satisfied user, writing of the A.W.R., says:— "During two seasons we had not one hitch 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 4-bucket plant, we have finished in the record time of 75 minutes, which we think speaks volumes for your machine. The' test 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 inquire about yours before placing their orders elsewhere." The secretary of the company eontrollhwu the machine, Mr R. B. AndersonY is naturally pleased to be able to report hat the company is doing better business yearly as the machine becomes better known. MR B. HARKNESS. Mr B. Harkness has a good little display, consisting as usual chiefly of his dairy factory pump, which are well known all 'over New Zealand. The attendant at the stand will also be pleased to give inquirers every possible information regarding the Douglas motor cycle.