RANGITIKEI A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 1 March 1917, Page 4

RANGITIKEI A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

SIXTH ANNUAL SHOW A BRILLIANT SUCCESS. THE COMPLETE PRIZE LIST. From every point or view the Farmers’ Gaia Day was a complete success, almost every entry made being in competition. The draught horses were not present in great numbers, but the quality of the animals was of the best. Mr. Henry Bromley, Taumarunui, won first and champion with the fine animal he exhibited, and Messrs W. J. Birch and Son, of Erewhon Station, won lirst and champion for draught gelding. No thoroughbreds were shown. The hack 'horses were a fine lot, Mrs. T. V. Moirin being a leading prizewinner both for horse and riding. Harness horses also made a very fine showing of quality, Mr. Stan Goodwin, of Tikokino, winning the championship with his Batchelor. There was a magnificent Jot ,of ponies, the champion of them being Falada, owned by Miss Doris Audrey, of Marton. The hunters and Jhmping competitions attracted most attention from visitors. The jumping in almost every case being good and some of it extraordinarily fine. The cattle classes were not so well filled as one would expect from such a district. In some however, the competition was all that could be desired, while the quality was uniformly good. The Fresian bull exhibited by Mr. E. . Spooner, was awarded the first ana champion prizes. For Fresian -heifer, Mr. T. W. Williams, Mata roar was awarded first and champion. The Jersey bull championship fell to Mr. E. J. Watson’s the Owl’s Victor, and Mr. Spooner took the championship for Jer soy heifer. The sheep pens claimed the greatest amount of attntion. There was good competition in most classes, and the general opinion was that some •high class animals were shown, particularly in the Romney exhibits. There were also a few good Lincolns. In Southdowns Messrs Reid and Son, Feilding, had a walk-over in all sections, while Mr. G. H. BVown, Taoroa, did similarly in Border Leicesters. Fat sheep claimed a good deal of interest, the competition being keen. Taken as a whole the sheep section was on e of the most interesting in the whole exhibition. The pig classes were disappointing as regards numbers, but excellent as regards quality. Mr. J. Taylor, of Piriaka, having very

nearly a walk-over. Mrs. S. Forster carried away the chief honours for separator butter, Mrs. C. E. Laidlay being close up. The show of vegetables was extraordinarily creditable, Mr. W. J. Forster, of Ruanui, being the principal prise taker. The Home Industries classes were very keenly contested, the entries being uniformly numerous, and the quality of the best. Miss Ivy Beilis seems to have annexed the majority of prizes. In the classes for girls, Grace Duncan was the most successful exhibitor. In preserves and pickles Mrs. Forster was again in the

front with prizes. The ladies of the Taihape Red Cross

branch were kept busy in the luncheon booth, doing a good business, giving their services in aTd of men now in Europe fighting the country’s battles.

Mr. P. E. Wakeman’s refreshment booth was fairly well patronised, and despite the warm weather there die not appear to be a single case of excessive bibulousness. Children were catered for by a merry-go’-round anc other amusements, the Staigs looped the loop in their globe of death on a motor cycle to the astonishment of curious multitudes. Mr. J. Turnbull exhibited his Ford motor car, anc Nicholls’ Garage also had cars on view. Too much praise cannot be given the members of the Ohakun'e Brass Band, who came down to fill the gap caused by the war in the ranks of the local band. This contributed considerably to the general enjoyment and success of the Show. The officers and stewards were both courteous and industrious; they made the work of pressmen and others who were in search of information easy and pleasant.

The most exciting events were the hunters and jumping competitions. The entries were large, the competition very keen, and the judges had no easy task in allotting the awards. The jumping was particularly good, and the riding was excellent. There was, however, one narrow escape from a serious acident. A horse in the ladies’ hunting event struck the top bar very badly and turned a complete somersault. Fortunately, neither the young lady rider nor the horse were hurt more than getting a severe shaking. The, lady was thrown over the

horse’s head just sufficiently far in front to sav e her from being crushed by the tumbling animal as it rolled over. The pluck and self-possession of the rider was very evident, for no sooner than her turn in the air was completed she was on her feet again. The full prize list is as follows: HORSES. DRAUGHT HORSES. Draught Stallion, —Henry Bromley, Taumanmui, 1 and champion. Stallion for Remounts, —T. W. Williams. hlotukawa I. Dry Mare, foaled before Aug. 1913, — T. Mann’s Bell 1. Mare with Foal at foot, —P. Potaka, Utiku 1, W. J. Birch Erewhon 2. I illy or Gelding, foaled since Aug. Ist, 1914, —T. Mann’s Scotch Lassie 1, T. Mann’s Lady Bn Her 2, J. A. 'Anderson's entry 3. Yearling, foaled since Aug Ist, 1915, A. J. Perry’s entry 1. Marc or Gelding, foaled before Aug. 1913, —W. J. Birch and Son 1,2, ami champion. Pair Horses in Plough Harness, —W. J. Birch and Sou 1 and 2. Tandem Team, to be driven —W. J. Birch and Son 1 and 2.

Colt, foaled since Aug. Ist, 1914, —T. Mann’s Young Lonsdale 1. MISCELL A NEO U S HORSES. Farmers’ General Utility Horse, —J. A. Collins, Opaea, J and 2, A. J. Perry 3, J. Buckley V.H.C., A. R. Fannin H.G. Tradesmen's Single Light Hors e and Delivery Cart up to .10 cwt. —E. W. AlcLaughlau 1. Tradesmen’s Single Light Horse and Delivery Cart up to 20 cwt.—R. M ilson and Co., Ltd, Taihape 1, E. W. McLoughlan, Taihape 2.Best Spring Cart Horse, —E. Wilson and Co. 1, E. W. McLaughlan 2, J. Collins 3. Marc suitable for breeding Remounts, —E. T. McLaughlan 1, C. E. Kelly 2, W. Strachan 3. Horse most suitable for Remount, — Stan Goodwin 1 and 3, E. T. McLaughlan 2. HARNESS HORSES. Pair Buggy Horses over 14.2, —W. J. Birch and Son 1, W. Strachan 2. Tandem Team, to be driven —A. K. Overton 1, F. R. Cottvill 2. Pair Harness Ponies, 14.2 and under, —A. K. Overton 1. Single Harness Horse, 14.2 and over, —Stan Goodwin’s Bachelor 1, J. H. Stodart’s Boxer 2, Mrs G. Campbells 3. Single Harness Pony, 14.2 and under, A. K. Overton 1, L Bowatcr 2. Ladies ' Horse in Trap, driven, —Stun Goodwin's Bachelor 1, Airs G. Campbell ’ s Brunswick Earl 2, J. H. Stodart’s Boxer 3. Mare or Gelding driven by Gentleman. —-Stan Goodwin’s Bachelor 1, and champion, J. H. Stodart’s Boxer 2. SADDLE HORSES Weight-carrying Hack, 15st and over T. V. Morrin 1, Stan Goodwin 2, 'A. K. Overton 3. Weight-carrying Hack, ux> to I3st — Stan Goodwin ”s Tipokeno-Bachelor 1, Airs G. Campbell’s Brunswick-Earl 2, E. J. AlcLaughlin’s Alolly 3.

| Light-weight Hack, any age, up to , n s t Mrs T. V. Morrin’s Gentleman | Joe 1, Stan Goodwin 2, J. Beilis’, sen., 1 Ngawaka 3. i Weight-carrying Cob any age, 14.3 i and under, 13st and over —Mrs E. C. Gaisford’s Teddy Bear 1, A. K. Oieii tun’s entry 2. i District Lady’s Hack, ridden by dis- ! trict lady—Mrs T. V. Morrin’s Gcntle- | ma n Joe 1, E. McLaughlin’s Molly 2, ' A. L. Hibbcrd’s Bluebell 3. i Lady’s Hack, to be ridden by lady—- ; Mrs T. Y. Morrin’s Gentleman Joe 1, j Btan Goodwin's Borneo 2, J. Brice s Hailstone 3. | Two Hacks, lady’s and gent’s, to be ridden together—T. V. Morrin’s Goldlock and Gentleman Joe 1, Stan Good- ' won’s Batchelor and Borneo 2, E. Mej Laughlin’s Molly and T. Bradley’s Loafer 3. ! Best Paced Hack, over 14.3, Airs T. V, Morriu’s Gentleman Joe 1, Stan Goodwin’s Batchelor 2, J. Brice’s Hail--1 storm 3. I HACK CHAMPIONSHIP Mrs T. V. Morrin’s Gentleman Jou. ! PONIES. Pony, over 13 hands, ridden by boy — Doris Audrey’s Falada 1 and champion, E. E. Cottrell’s Peggy 2, N. Taiuru’s McrcantileS, T. Mann’s Wainui V.H.C., i E. Sheath’s Aliss Flirt H.C.

Pony, over 13 bands, ridden by girl —Doris Audrey’s Falada 1, Ethel Cottrell's Peggy 2, A. K. Overton’s Tim 3, Kingi’s Creamy H.C. Pony, over 12 hands, ridden by boy or girl —J. Bo water 1, N. Lyndon 2, Freddy O’Keefe 3, Bertha Blckncll Y.H.C., H. Waters H.C. Pony, 12 hands or under, ridden b\ boy or girl under 12 years O. S. Moulev 1, Miss Inglev 2, Freddy O’Keefe 3. H. Waters V.H.C. COMPETITIONS. Maiden Jumping. —R. Kilkollys Cocky 1, J. P. Studhoime's Fiji =. Open Hunters—J. J. Brice’s Twilight 1, J. Brice's Hailstorm 2, Miss Shannon’s Paddy 3. Maiden Pony Jumping—N. Taiunrs Mercantile 1, Stewart Mills’ entry 2, W. Ingiey’s Huffy 3. Open Pony Jumping—N. Taiuru’s Mercantile 1, R. Scott’s Tiny 2, Stewart Mills’ entry 3. Steeplechase Competition.— Miss Shannon’s Paddy 1, Miss Pitmierbert’s Maid Marion 2, T. Bradley’s Loafer 3.

| Flunter’s Competition, lady rider J. J. Brice’s Twilight 1, J. BVice’s Hailstorm 2, A. K. Overton’s Garrison 3 * •# Ladies’ Driving Competition.—-Miss Maher, Hastings, 1. Airs T. V. AlOrrih 2, Airs. G. Campbell 3. Consolation Jump.— Rid diford's Nigger 1, Stan Goodwin’s Romeo 2, P. Troy’s Larry 3. . CATTLE. ’ VX 4®* Fat Cow or Hev^r, —E. WASpooner I, G. H. Brown 2 a* 3. Bullock, any ag'e. —H. Afiddleton, Waverley 1, J. Webb, Taihape 2 and 3. Three Steers, unJj 3 years, crossbred, —H. D. Bennett 1, F. J. Hintz 2. Two Steers, over 3 years, —H. Aliddleten 1, G. H. Brown 2. PURE BRED CATTLE. SHORTHORNS. Bull, calved before July 1915, —J.. Webb 1. FE ESIANS. Bull, calved before July 1915, — E. W. Spooner I and champion, T. W. Williams 2. Cow, calved before July 1915, —Airs C. E. Darvil 1. Heifer, calved after July 1915, —T.. W. Williams 1,2, and champion. OTHER PUREBREDS. Jersey Bull, —F. J. Watson 1 champion, Rex Crawford, Winiata, 2. Jersey Cow, —F. J. Watson, Bulls,-1,. Rex Crawford 2, F. J. Watson 3, E. W. Spooner Y.H.C. Jersey Heifer, —E., W. Spooner 1 and champion. DAIRY CATTLE NOT PUREBRED.

One Dairy Cow. any grade or breed,. in milk, —Rex Crawford 1, Mrs Davidson 2, T. W. Williams 3. Dairy Heifer, calved before July 1915 dry,—H. D. Bennett 1 and 2, Eex Crawford 3. / Dairy Heifer, calved since July 1915,, dry,—Eex Crawford 1, H. D, Bennett 2 and 3, T. W. Williams V.H.C. Dairy Heifer, calved before July 1915 in milk, —Master E. Jones 1. MILKING SHORTHORNS. Bull, calved before July, 1915, —• John Taylor 7 s “ Ruby Rose’ ’ 1 and champion. Three Hand-fed Calves, calved since Ist August, 1916, —J. Buckley, Taihape 1 and 2, J. T. Taylor 3. SHEEP. PUREBRED ROMNEYS; • 3 Romney Rams, over 21 months. —- A. R. Fannin 1. On e Romeny Ram, over 21 months— A. R. Fannin 1 and champion, G. A. Wheeler 2 and reserve champion, A. R. Fannin 3. Three Romney Rams, months.—A. R. Fannin 1, G. ton 2. One Romney Ram, under 21 months —A. R. Fannin 1, G. A. Wheeled?. Three Romney Lambs, in wool.— G. A. Wheeler 1, A. R. Fannin 2, J. <?. Collins 3. One Romney Lamb in wool.—G. A, Wheeler 1 and 3, A. R. Fannin 2. Two Romney Ewes, over 21 months. —G. A. Wheeler 1 and 2, J. G., Collins 3. One Romney Ewe, over 21 months. —A. R. Fannin, 1 and champion, G. A. Wheeler 2 and 3. Two Romney Ewes, under 21 months —A. R. Fannin 1, J. G. Collins 2, G. A. Wheeler 3. One Romney Ewe under 21 months —A. R. Fannin 1 and reserve champion, G. A. Wheeler 2, J. G. Collins 5. Three Romney Ewe Lambs, In wool —A. R. Fannin 1, G. A. Wheeler 2, J. G. Collins 3. One Romney Ewe Lamb, in wool — A. R. Farrin 1, J. G. Collins 2,'and 3, G. A. Wheeler Y.H.C LINCOLNS.

One Lincoln Bam, over 21 months— J. Wilson 1 and 2. Three Lincoln Rams over 21 months —H. Aliddleton. Waverley, 1. One Lincoln Ram, under 21 months. —H. Aliddleton 1, J. Wilson 2. One Lincoln Ram Lamb, in„vLal.— J. Wilson, Alarton, 1 and 2. One Lincoln Ewe, over 21 months —• J. Wilson 1,2 and 3. SOUTHDOWNS. One Ram, over 21 months.—W. Reid and Son, Feilding 1. One Ram Lamb, in wool.—W. Reid and Son 1. One Ewe Lamb, in wool —W. Reid and Son 1. One Ewe, any age.—W. Reid and Son 1. BORDER LEICESTERS. One Ram, over 21 months. —G-. H. Brown, Taoroa 1. One Ewe, any age—G. H. Brown 1 and 9. Ram Lamb in wool.—G. 11. Brown I and 2. Ewe Lamb in wool. —G, 11. Brown 1 and 2. FARMERS’ CLASSES Three Romney Ewes, over 21 months —D. Scott 1 and 2. Three Romney Ewes, under 2J months—D. Scott 1 and 2. Pet Lamb, to bo judged as a pet—• Elsie Bieknell 1, A. Sloan 2. FAT SHEEP Five wethers, Down cross, for Lou* don market, under 21' months —J WeblS 1 and 3. IV. Reid & Son. Feildivp- 2. Fiv 0 Meidnn Ewes, Down fcffl London m°'ket, under 21 months—! W. Reid <f- ons 1, A. K. Overton 2. J, Webb 3 aiv’ v.h.e. ~

Five maiden ewes, longwool or longwool crosses, under 21 months* —V\. Eeid & Son 1, A. K. Overton 2, D. Scott 3. yPlve wethers, longwool or longwool bosses, London market, under 21 * months —J. Webb I and 2, A. K. Overton 3, W. Eeid & Son v.h.c. Five fat owes, heaviest, breed stated —W. Eeid & Son I and 2, D. Scott 3 and v.h.c. Five Wethers, 21 months and over, suitable for freezing, being most valuable sheep, w|ol and mutton combined. —W. Eeid ana Son 1 and 3, J. Webb 2. Five Ewes, longwool or longwool cross, 21 months and over, breed siated. —W. Eeid and Son 3, D. Scott 2 and 3, F. Overton V.H.C. Five Fat Sheep, any sex, age, or breed —W. Eeid & Sou 1 and 2, J. Webb 3. * FAT LAMBS. Five Fat Lambs, Down crosses, in wool —W. Reid & Son I. Five Fat Lambs, long wool crosses, to be shorn and breed stated —F. Overton I and v.h.c., W. Eeid & Son 2, H. D. Bennett 3. Five Fat Lambs, longwool crosses, in wool —W. Reid & Son 1, F. Overton 2, H. D. Bennett 3 and v.h.c. Five Fat Lambs, heaviest, shorn and breed stated —H. D. Bennett 1 and 2 vmid v.h.c., F. Overton 3’. PIGS Berkshire Boar, over 12 months. —J. T. Taylor, Piriaka, Ist and Champion; W. J. Kuhtze 2, J. A. Anderson 3. Boar, 12 months and under —J. T. Taylor 1. Sow, over 12 mouths —J. Taylor 1. Sow, 12 months and under —J. T. Taylor 1. Yorkshire Boar, over 12 months —J. Taylor 1. Sow over 12 months. —J. Taylor 1 and Ghamplon. BACONEES

Two pigs, not to exceed 90Ibs, breed jstated.—J. Taylor I, J. A. ‘Anderson 2. One Bacon Pig—J. Taylor 1. Crossbred Sow and litter of not less than six—J Taylor 1. DAIRY PRODUCE. Three separate pounds Separator Butter—Mrs. S. Forster, Ruanui 1, Mrs 1., C. Laidlay 2, Mrs W. McCombie 3. VEGETABLES, 12 Peapods.—F. Swindells 1, W. J. Forster 2. 2 Cabbages. —W. J. Forster 1 and 2, W. McCombie 3. 3 Cauliflowers. —W. J. Forster 1. Six Carrots. —F t Swindells 1, W. J. Forster 2 and 3. Six Turnips.—W. J. Forster 1. Six Parsnips.—-W. McCombie 1, A. iSßfes, Ohutu, 2. 3 Lettuce. —W. J. Forster 1. 12 Radishes. —W. J. Forster 1. 7 Onions. —W. J. Forster 1, B. A. Fraser 2, W. J. Bashford 3, J, McCracken V.H.C., A. Ross, H.C. and C. 6 White Potatoes. —W. McCombie 1, W. J. Forster 2, J. McCracken 3. 8 Red Potatoes. —W. J. Forster 1, D. Broome 2. Collection of potatoes, not more than six varieties. —W. J. Forster I. Six Beets. —A. Ross, Onutu, 1, W. J. Forster 2, J. K. Gorrie 3. Slbs Eschalots. —D. Broome 1, A. Andersen 2, F. Smith 3, G. H. Brown V.H.G. 1 Vegetable Marrow. —A. O. Eeichardt 1, W. J. Forster 2. Pumpkin.'—A. 0. Eeichardt 1. HOME INDUSTRIES. PRESERVES, PASTRY, ETC. Home Made Bread, one white loaf — Mrs. Butcher, Petane, 1, Mrs. H. Duncan, Taihape 2, Miss Smylie, Taoroa 3. Home Made Bread, one brown loaf ■—Mrs. Duncan 1, Mrs Butcher 2. 6 Scones, oven, fruit —Mrs. McCombie 1, Mrs. A. W. Bicknell 2. 6 Scones, oven, wheatmeal —Miss Ivy B'ellis 1, Mrs Bicknell 2. 6 Scones, oven, White. —Mrs. BicKnell 1, Miss I. Beilis 2, Mrs. D. Scott 3.

r Pound Cake, to be cut—Miss O’Don- 1 nell, Taihape 1, Miss Beilis 2, Mrs.', Butcher 3. Madeira Cake, to be cut —Mrs Duncan 1, Miss I. Beilis 2, Mrs McCombie 3. Sponge Cake.—Mrs. J. G. Oldham I, Mrs. D. Neagle 2, Miss I. Beilis 3. Sponge Sandwich.—Miss Beilis 1, Mrs Neagle 2, Mrs Oldham 3. Iced Cake—Mrs. W. McCombie 1. Fancy Cakes, six varieties, 2 each — Miss Beilis 1, Mrs. McCombie 2. Six Jam Tarts. —Mrs. C. E. Laidlay 1, Miss I. Beilis 2, Mrs. J. Thurston 3. Best collection of home made biscuits, six varieties.—Miss I. Beilis 1. Plate of Ginger B'read.—Miss I. Beilis 1 and 2, Mrs. D Neagle 3. Plate of Shortbread —Mrs. J. E. T-hurston T, Mrs. McCombie 2 and 3. Plate of Oatcake —Mrs. A. R. Fannin 1, Mrs. McCombie 2. Six Cream Puffs —Mrs. McCombie 1, Mrs. Thurston 2. Sponge Roll, any filling.—Miss Ivy Beilis 1 and 2. Six Pikelets —Miss I. Beilis 1, Mrs. D. Scott 2. CLASSES FOR GIRLS UNDER 16. Collection of Cakes, six varieties. — ifirace Duncan 1.. 'W Best 6 Scones.—Renee Taylor 1, Bertha Bicknell 2. B'est Family Cake.—Grace Duncan 1, Minnie Timbs 2. . ,

Best 6 Jam Tarts—Grace Duncan 1. Best Sponge Sandwich, any filling— Bona Mi lev 1. Grace Duncan 2, Bertha Bickncll 3. PRESERVES AND PICK! SS, ETC. 1 Pot Marmalade. —Mrs. Forster 1, Mr-?. Laidlay 2, Mrs. Oldham 3. Three Pots Jam, one variety. —Mrs. Laidlay 1, Mrs. Train 2, Mrs Forster Three Pots Jam, assorted. —Mrs. Oldham 1, Mrs. Forster 2, Mrs Laidlay 3. Three Pots Jelly, assorted. —Mrs. C. Laidlay 1, Mrs. Oldham 2, Miss Nora Fannin 3. One Bottle Tomato Sauce. —Mrs. S. Forster 1 and 2, Mrs. Train 3. One Bottle Chutney—Mrs Forster 2 Two Bottles Pickles (mustard). — Mrs. Forster 1 and 2, Mrs Train 3. Two Bottles Pickles (vinegar). — Mrs. Forster 1 and 2. Three Bottles Preserved Fruit (one variety).—Mrs Forster 1. Mrs. Train o Six Bottles Preserved Fruit, three varieties, two bottles each, bottled three months. —Mrs. Forster 1. Twelve heaviest Hen Eggs —Mrs W. McCombie 1, Mrs. Laidlay 2. HONEY. Home extracted, net less than 21bs in transparent jar.—Mrs Laidlay 1, One Comb not less than 4 lbs.--B. A. Fraser, Taihape, 1. Four sections Comb Honey.—B. A. Fraser 1.

JUDGES AND VISITORS ENTERTAINED.

A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING

Last evening the judges and visiting exhibitors were entertained by members of the A. and P. Association at what may be termed a Smoke Concert, in the Fire Brigade Assembly Hall. Mr F. J. Studholme,. in the absence of Mr Addis, the president, was in the chair, supported by Mr R. W. Smith M.P. The table running the whole length of the room, was bountifully laden with such goods things as the inner man craves for. and ample justice was done to them by those present. The arrangement allowed more freedom, and was less formal than a banquet, and was for that reason more thoroughly enjoyed. It allowed more time for the speeches, which took more the form of a discussion of those questions of farming and stockbreeding and the present aspects thereof, with which, every farmer is now so deeply concerned about. After the toast "The King” had been most loyally honoured, the Chairman apologised for the absence of Mr Addis, -who, he was very sorry to say, was too indisposed to be able to bo present. He then proposed the toast of " Kindred Associations. ” He stated that it was owing a good deal to the help rendered by these Associations that the Taihape Society was now in such a good condition. It would take sometime to work it up to what it may ultimately become, but Taihape had done fairly well in the time. It had to thank members of other Associations for coming wit htheir help from time to time. There ought to be a good time in the future for the men engaged on the land.

Mr Gardiner, of Koputaroa, replied on behalf of other A. and P. Associations, and said lie was very much surprised with the progress the Taihape Association had made since its inception. He came to th e first Taihape Show to represent other Associations, with the obect of making Taihape district a dumping ground for their failures,but to-day he saw some sheep of local breeders that had been improved to a greater extent than he saw in any other part of New Zealand. Visitors to the show just held could state that it had been all they could posibly have asked for. Farmers in this district -were evidently looking for good stuff; they were good judges of what was good, and were looking to improve their stock, that was more than could be said for many farm ers in this country. Taihape farmers had grasped the stock breeding idea. On behalf of outside shows he thanked those present for the way they had honoured the toast.

Mr Reid, of Feilding, asked the gathering to drink to the success of the "Taihape Show.” He remarked that he had been apponited a member of the Taihape committee; he would be pleased to do his best in that capacity. In the sixth year show operations he hoped to be able to do something. He tried very hard to get exhibitors; he had approached Mr Allen, whose sheep were this year in wonderfully fine condition. There was one thing lacking; he thought farmers should show their stock. Mr Williams did not show; it was from him he (th e speaker) expected to meet with good competition. If they were to make the show a success, farmers must exhibit. He congratulated the Society on what they had attained, to which might be still more if farmers would take more interest by showing. He mentioned some small improvements that were necessary to facilitate the better movement of,, sheep in tjie pens and yards. Ho was a great believer in the Association's giving cups to be competed for. A man that had one foot in for a cup, would come back and try to win it outright. At a time like the present it was scarcely reasonable to expect very large entries in any show. Farmers \verc kept too busy; they could not get the necessary labour.

and some farmers had been forced to stop showing altogether. This was all owing to the war. Ho sincerely congratulated the Taihape Society on its growth, and he appealed to farmers to put ir energies into it, and make entries J ’.nt would give him a good beating wren his sheep came along next year— Applause. Mr Walter Williams replied, and thanked the proposer for what he had said. He was a great believer in the value of such shows, therefore they had his support, and ho was pleased to see that that day’s event had been entirely successful. He thought that everyone in the district should support these

j annua! shows, and thus make them all • they should bo. He thanked Mr Reid j for showing and for the interest ho was taking as evidenced in his words that evening. 1 The toast of "The Judges’’ was | very happily proposed by Mr. H. Callaghan. He spoke of‘the difficulties that judges at such shows had to overcome, and he emphasised the extreme conscientiousness with which they performed their work, and Taihape’s experience of'judges was only the experience of similar associations right throughout New Zealand. The men selected for this important work wore painstaking, and spared neither time or trouble to arrive at a just decision. That day in 'adjudicating on fat stock, the judge went round and round the animals, then ho had them brought out and walked them round. He (the speaker) could not understand h o w the judge could tell that one was better than the other, and he told the judge that he believed he had two coppers in his head which he just tossed over for his decision. Yet this jujdge managed to award the prizes where they gave satisfaction to all parties. Only the very best of judges could have told whether one animal was better than the other, still they had been put in their order of merit and first, second, and third, and ILC. prizes awarded. It gave him great pleasure to ask them to drink heartily to the health of the judges. (Applause) Mr Lonsdale, of the Momako State Farm, replied on behalf of the judges, and said he had been at several Taihape shows, and was pleased to be asked to come. He had not yet heard of any dissatisfaction or that favour had been shown. Prizes were allotted just as the judges thought they were merited, lie had judged horses and farm produce at Taihape and it was seldom ho saw better. There was no flattery about this. It was safe to say without fear of contradiction that Taihape can hold its own well in the growth of farm produce. With respect to live stock this district was still in its infancy, but be looked for it to compare with any other district in New Zealand. Taihape would some day be a great stock ccntic. It

ma.v be considered a stock centre now, but the day is coming when it will be one of the greatest of this country’s stock centres. (Applause.) In a happily-worded speech Mr C. Dymock proposed the health of exhibitors. He recognised the importance of Ids task. Without exhibitors shows would be non cst; exhibitors were .virtually the show. Mr IL. Middleton (Waverlcy) responded, and said that when he first came to Taihape the place was looked upon as a wilderness, and he hoped that he would never see it again. But ho had seen it agin, and ho ha duo reason to regret that he was present to-night. He spoke lengthily on the necessity of having good dairy stock. It was far better to sell two poor animals and buy one, and so got a start. It was not easy to show now, farmers had too much to do. He thanked the proposer for his hearty welcome, and hoped when next they met it would be under different circumstances, having our own men back from the trenches. Mr W. Reid made comparisons of sheep shown, and recounted the incidents that went to make him a successful exhibitor, for which he received hearty applause. Mr W; Dixon proposed the Stewards, coupled with the names of Mr Downing and' A. M. Ryan,, the secretary. He said that if exhibitors had good stewards to look after them it was half the battle. They were often a very great help to young exhibitors. In the past the secretary had been left out of this toast. The Taihape Association had to bo congratulated ou having such a good secretary. The whole arangements for the show depended ou him. He (Mr. Dixon) had shown at many shows, but had never known of a better or more

capable secretary than Mr Ryan. Mr Downing and Mr Ryan suitably replied the latter stating it had been a great pleasure to work up the show r , ami to meet the men who ■were exhibiting. Mr Bromley expressed pleasure and satisfaction with the general efficiency of all arrangements. "The Parliament” was proposed by Mr Studholme. His speech was generally- complimentary. He thought the present Parliament was equal to any of its predecessors. He congratulated Sir .Tames Allen on the honour which had been conferred on him. It was not onlythe Minister who had been honoured but all New r Zealand. Were it not for what Mr Allen had done for the colony it is doubtful vrhether he would have been so honoured, as this wac tho only Dominion that had been favoured in this way.

Mr E. W. Smith, M.P., acknowledged the compliments paid to the present Parliament by Mr Studholme. He had made kind references to the work of Parliament and the record members had put up. Instances Mr Smith though which stood out wore the bringing in of compulsory military training, the gift of a Dreadnought, then the adoption of conscription. It was unfortunate, but it had to be done, and it will stand to the Dominion’s credit for all time. Parliament did not wait; it stepped in and did the right thing. (Applause.) He spoke at length on the reasonableness of taking the lead in what was required from the Cabinet, whose members had all the inside information that was available, and which no one else in the House possessed. He also referred to the Hawke’s Bay election as an instance of how parties were working to gether, and spoke of the loss the Dominion had sustained in the death of the Hon. Dr McNab. He did not agree that Parliament had anything to do with .the honour that had been conferred on the Minis ter for Defence. Ho thought it rather came through the record the men at the front had put up. ' “The Health of our Boys at: the Front” was proposed by Air A. L. Arrowsmith in the best speech of the evening. It was to some extent controversial, but that in no way detracted from

its excellence. Mr J. F. Studholmo, Mr W. Dixon, and Mr Wallace responded, flic latter in well-chosen phrases. Mr Davies proposed “Taihape and District,” to which Mr Geo. Wrightson made a highly appreciated response. The Press was proposed by Mr J. F. Studholmc, and replied to by Mr. Papworth. A vote of thanks was heatily accorded the Chairman, and a very pleasant and enjoyable evening closed by all standing and singing "God Save thriving. ’ ’ Want of space necessitated the curtailment of speeches by the last few speakers.