TARANAKI SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 81896, 29 November 1906, Page 3

TARANAKI SHOW.

A fine exhibition.

NEW RECORDS ESTABLISHED.

That agricultural matter* in North Taranaki are assuming an added impoitance each year is generally recognised, but it takes an exhibition of the calibre of this year's annual show to bring home realistically 10 the minds of the people the great and persistent advance that is being made. Who would nave dreamt a few years ago that the Taranaki Agricultural Soctev could work up inch a splendid display as that seen 31 Wednesday at the Nc'.v Plymouth show ground. We have no hesitation in saying that it is far in excess ol any previous effort, and a distinct credit to the district and its pe-pe. To an indomitable secretary and a "live'' committee, all prai-e is due for the successful issue to their ! .vork. but the show is only a reflex of what the district can produce, and it gives the average man a feeling of confidence and optimism to tee its potentialities so revealed. As we have indicated, past records were exi led in every particular. Last year saw the corner turned to better things, and now the society is launched on a new era in its history. With well over 900 entries—quite 150 in advance of last year's total—a gjod exhibition was expected, and iv ac was disappointed. Not only in number but in quality is it worthy of this favoured province, formerly known as 'he Garden of New Zealand. -'The old order passeth and giveth place to the new." Leading breeders' and dairymen's improved methods of breeding, culling, and raising stock ir e making their mark felt, and it is safe to say that there are now few districts in New Zealand that can show a better allround average. The majority of the horee, cattle, and sheep clashes were good, many, indeed, excellent and generally speaking 'he remarks of the judges and visiting bleeders weri distinctly complimentary. Apart from the stock 'aere were other good features. I he; dairying classes were never more successfu in inducing keen competition, the loca. machinery and industrial exhibits moved torwanl still another step, and altogether interest was well sustained throughout. . Perfect weather on the opening day wreathed the officials in smiles; .t was in such striking contradistinction to the state of affaire last year, when a drenching storm rendered a.l utterly dejected. The bright sunshine enticed 1J Ik out of doors, and for the first day there was a surprisingly

good attendance it the ground, including many country visitors. An inspection of the exhibits' s gradually Dccuming a longer afliirj and uw majority or visitors lound plenty to interest them. During «he mteivalthe raucous-voiced itinerant amused many of the crowd, others patronise tne coloured gentleman wno descnbiu himself as the "Prince ot entertainers" ; the curiosity of some led (turn to inspect 'he animal ueak», «nu several oih=r snows served to /*hile away an hour. lbe gieai attraction was the "horses in action events, and there wa» a splendid array of hacks and iignt uaineas lur-c participating. Tne piece de resisance, t"e jumping competitions, cam - on in tne afternoon, and were .watched by a good concour=e of =P Jctdton. i>pilb weio not numerous, but both Master Sole and Mr lloigiit came nasty spills. Ibe remaining and puncipal competition* take place «Mjay.. Althouga mos. Of the judging was completed, several classes, and tne whole of tuc dog section, remain to be judged to-day. A detailed report of the various exmbits u held over. Appended are tuc results :

HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. Entire.—W. Jones' Gilnockie, by Qipay King—Hagar, 1 and champion, fi. Lawless, Powerful, Nelson—Moongg; 2. Mare in foal or with foal at foot.— [T. Salter's Princess lna, by Aurf-ral-ian lna, i»t and cnampion. GuSole'a Greek Maid, by Svlvia l'ark— Jlaid ot Athens 2. Colt from isi August 1904 —A. I • Marsh's Snylock, by St Paul—Poppy, »• Filly from Ist August, 1904Jervis GtOige's exhibit by CuirasBier —St Aula 1. Col' from Ist August 1905-—J-George's entry, by Unlan—St Atda. I; J. George a eo-ry by Menschikoii Durus 2. Filly from Ist August, 1905- D. O'Brien's Cnamade, by Wan—livriot 1; D- O'Brien's Rappel by lonian—Gtahn 2.

CARRIAGE AND COACHING. "Enure (otaer than tuorougiibred) suitable fur breeding carnage anil coacainx haises.—Joe West's Lord kitcsener, by Albury—lsis, 1; C. Junes' Takapo, by Brooklyn—Nancy, 3, B. Goocb» ioung victor; u> .Victor —thoroughbred mate 3* Mare, unaer 15.3, visibly in foal or y\lti foal at tJO---. —Putt Bros Mi" Aijelaide, by Australian— Endunjon jiare 1. filly or Gelding from Ist August 1903 A. I'. J-Wd's Arrow, by Aiawa i» ■ A. Bremer* Gallantij, by Gallantine —Peggy 2. J. C. Mocteliore's Victory 3. Colt or fily, from Ist August 1905-— X. W- Hill's Laddie, by Berlin Abba—F oul=hot mare. JIACKXEY.

Entire mist suitable for breeding hackneys.—J. West's Lord Kitchener, Jj. Albury—isisis, 1; C- Jones' Takajx> 2 G. A. Harrison':. Victory 3. Mare 15-3 auU over, visibly in toal or with foa. »i toot. —A. K- Yuung s Bombshell, by Flintlock —Miss Walton - . Mare under 15.3, visibly in toal oc with foal at foow—Putt Bros Miis Adelaide 1; Gus Sole s entry, by [Vendor, 2; . W. Co.lins Je-sie 3. Filly or gelding fiom Ist Augu 1 IQO3- —F. A. Bremer 3 Gallantry 1. C- E. Honeyfcetd's Alice 2, Filly or gelding from Ist August *904- W- Ambury's Jap 1. Co.t or Filly from i-t August icjojGus Sole's emry, by Jersey 1.

DRAUGHTS. Dry Mare.—F- A. Biemer's Glen-< Die, by Gleugyle—Victress. 1, A. i Alexander's Queen of May 1. Gelding, 4 years or over.—F. A-1 Bremer's Joe, by Armadale-Bell, 1: J. Club s Prince 2. Cot, from !-•- August, rj"j—K. J. Linn iGelding, from Ist Augu-t, i'/jJGua Solos Nugget, by Lord Datryample—Blossom 1. f Uy, from xst August, IJO4 F. Silvester's Lady Rotuscai d, by Danger Signal— Bess 1; Ruldell's Ko»e 2. Colt or Gelding, from is'. Augu t Id 1. A. Alexander'* Marcel as. by X t .. the Thistle, ('mp-i—Lady t-kme, j; j. D. Mitchell's B"xer 2. Filly from jst August, 1904. JD, Mitchell'' Bonnie, by Maj»i Robin—Heather Gleu, 1; F • Silvcter's Thistle Blossom 2. Calt from August Ist 11)05.—J- DMitchell's Kanderhar, by Lord Rob , ens—lima, 1; Gu= Sole's, 2. [ Filly from irf- August, 1905 J- D. i AlitcheJ's Lady A'noJ, by Laird Athol—Heather Glen 1. f Pair Heavy Draugm horses in reg- [ ulai work.—F. A. Bremer's Glc me i and Joe 1; A. Alexander's <Ju"ii oi E May and Pandora 2(1. Pair igh't draught h j!'-["• ■ —Piketi E And Wilie, 1; A. Lealand. 2. ■ PONIES. K Enlire, not exceeding 13 J hands | X. Johnston's Mosquito, 1; S. Job c lin's Manila, 2. , , . f yisibly in toal 01 H E. K- Hayly s entry raid Jenkins Miisst Fra Gal

J- Campbell', Biddie, 2 ; A.. F. Chapman's Whie Cliff, 3. Best town delivery mi'k care: John Hale, 1.

Harness pony, under 14.2: Miss J. Campbell's Biddie, 1; E. Russell's entry, 2.

I Ladv' hack, 15 hands and over.-A. J. Hastie's Breeze, 1; Gus Sole's Flying West-, 2; A. G. Higginson's Maori King, 3. Best lady rider (divided -kirls): Miss J. Campbell, 1; Miss Maggie Briggs, 2. Best lady driver: Mrs Gordon Glassford, 1; Miss J. Campbell 2; Miss Ccrnwall, 3. Pair harness ponies, under 13 hands; W. ]. Honeyfie'd's pair. 1. Hunters' competition, open only to members of the Taranaki Hun Club : A. N. Bewley's Alpine, 1 : W. J. Greaves' Haerelyn, 2; Gus Sole's Black Jack 3. Seven entries.

CATTLE. PEDIGREE SHORTHORN. Bull, 3 years and over.—H. L. Luscombe's Duke of Devon 1; C. ai.d W. Huskin's Carnegie 2; li. R. Bayly's en.ty 3; H. G. Gibson's Vis- ■ count Pukaraka 4. Bull from Ist July, 1904. — H. G. Gibson's Pukaraka Uuke irt, i. Bull from Ist July 1905. — H. G. Gibson's Pukaraka Duke 2nd 1. Cow 4 years and over.—H. G. Gibson's Cambridge Roe 3rd. 1. Heifer, from Ist July 1904. — H. G. Gibson's fcrand Duchess of Pukaraka 1. Heifer f-om Ist Ju'y 1905. — li. G. Gibson's 22nd Grand Duchess f Hawera 1. GRADE SHORTHORN. Pen of two heifers, under two years; Western Bros., 1. PEDIGREE AYRSHIRE.

Bull, 3 years and over.— Brawn Bros' Beauty Prince 1; A. C. Jolinsio e'B Bruce 2; Olsen's Estate's Laird 3.

Bull from Ist July, 1904. — A. C. Jhonstone's Fancyman, 1; Olsen's Estate's jock 21 Arthur Morton's entry 3,

Bull from iflt July, 1905. E. Griffiths Victor 1. Brown Bio,' Craig Ora 2; A. C. Johnstone's Bannockburn 3; Olsen's Estate's Prince v.h.c.

Cow, 4 years and over.—R. F. Cornwall's Fancy 11. 1; W'm. Bocock s Nada 2.

Heifer, fiom Ist July, 1903. E. Griffith's Victor's Stateiey 1; E. R. Bayly's Daphne 2. Heifer from Ist July, 1904. —A. C. Johnstone's Flora Macdonald, i; Olsen's Estate Daisy, 2; E. R. Bailey's Dolly, 3. Heifer from Ist July, 1905.—A. C. Johnstone's Iris i; Olseu Estate's Ayrshire Lass 2; Brown Bros.' Beautiful 3; Brown Bros.' Dairymaid v.h.c.

Pen of two heifers, over 18 months —A. C. Johnstone's Opal and lna 1; O.sen Estate's exhibit 2. Pen of two heifers, under 18 months —A. C. Johnstone's Polyanthus 1; 01-en Estate's 2. GRADE AYRSHIRE. Pen of two heifers, under two years —Arthur Morton's exhibit, 1; Olsen Estate exhibit, 2. PEDIGREE HOLSTEIN. Hull, 3 years and over.—Newton King's Sir de Kol Inka Pietcrtje limp.) 1; Mrs R. Street's Spring lull J«ck 2. Bu.'l, from Ist July, 1904. —Mrs R. Street's Yankee Tom 1. Bull, from Ist July, 1905.—Newton King's Bonny Boy 1; Mrs R. Street's entry 2. CoV 4 years and over.—Mr, R. Street's America Pauline 111. 1; Newtjii King's Niel Dorothea Clothhiltie 2; Mrs R. Street's em rv 3; Newton King's entry v.h.c. Heifer from Ist July, 1903.—Newton King's Nazli's Gem 1. Heifer, from Ist July, 1904.—New-

ton King's Ga.'atea's Queen 1. Heifer, from Ist July, 1905. —Newton King's Lady Razine 1; Mrs R. Street's entry 2. Pen of two heifers,under 18 months —Newton King's Nazli's Pet and Princess Galate^. GRADE HOLSTEIN. Heifer or cow, in milk, umler 4 years, by pedigree sire.—Mrs R. Street's Priutess 1. Pen of two heifers under 2 years.— Newton King's Pretty and Polly 1; Mrs R. street's exhibit 2. GRADE OR CROSS-BRED DAIRY. Cow, 4 years and over, visibly in calf.—Mrs R. Street's Floss 1; \V. Ambury's Fawny 2; Henry Weston's entry 3. Heifer, from Ist July, 1903. W. Ambury's Darkey 1 ; Mrs R. Street's 2; Gus So:c's 3. Heifer, from Ist July, 1904. —W. Ambu'y's Cherry 1; G. A. Colson's 2; John Parker's Lady Nelson 3. Heifer, from Ist July, 1905.—Mrs R Street's 1; A. Cliff's Ngaia 2. Peri of two heifers, over two years. —Mrs R. Street's 1. PEDIGREE HEREFORD. Bull, three years and over: Chas. Sole's Crown Jewe", 1; J. Forbes' Agathos, 2. Bull, under 3 years: J. Forbes' Prince of Orange, 1; J. Forbes' Master Muonliglr 2. Cow, three years and over: Chas. Sole's Miss Active 11., 1.

Heifer, under three years: Chas: Sole's Mem Maid, 1; J. Forbes' Alyssum 11., 2; J. Forbes' Beauty 11., 3Gold medal for best bu'. in these classes: Chaa. Sole's Crown Jewel. PEDIGREE POLLED ANGUS.

throe years and over: J, J. Campbell's puke of \ork. 431, 1. Champion in c.a:=. Bull, under three vcat». J. J. Campbell's Barber. 1. Cow, three years and over: J. J. Campbell's Grand Duchess, 1 and champion in class; Gus Sole's Coutf-iss, 2. Heifer, under three years: J. JCampbell's Amy, 1. GRADE OR CROSSBRED SECTION. (For Reef or Grazing.Cow , four years l( ]ici ov r: 11. G. Gibson's Red and White, 1. Heifer, from Ju'y 1-;, 1904: 11. G. Gibson's Mermaid, 1; Gus Sole's, 2. FAT CATTLE (jpeu da«). I Pen of two steers, any age: I'utt Bro;., 1. Pen of two steers, under four ytars : Gus Sole. 1. Be-tfcw" bullocks, most suitable f«r freezing: I'u't Bio;., j; fjax Sol'-, 2. PEDIGREE JERSEYS. Bull, three year: or over: Bel. Bros.' Dr. William. 130. 1 %nd ciiam- I pion bull in class; T- Linn' llulltmcii- 2; A. E- Watkins' .\lagnet Lad, 3; C- .C aik's Blizzard, t.h.c.; J. Hale's Avenue's Pride, li.c. Hull fram Ist July. 1904: A. E. Watkiti». 1 and 2Bull from Ist July. 1005: G- Fow1* r, 1; A- E. Waikins, 2; A. A. Ward'- Togo. ~ Cow. four years and over . R. F. Cornwall's M 1.. 111 Ma aprop 11., 1 and champion cow in class: R. F. Cornwall's Heather. 2; b, titillith s Frisky, 3: John Hale - Blue Bell 11.,

Heifer from Ist July. 1903: R. J. Linn. 1; I". W. CorinvaTs Kiuv, 2; Bell Bri - ilden Gem, 3; C. Clarke's M. gnet'n Wuif, v-I'-c. Heifer i t July. 1904: U- F. Ccrnwall'- Lativ Disdain, 1: J"Jin Hale's H -e, 2; E. Griffiths. 3. Heifer r -in p'.t July, IQ05: R. J. I.inn's .\; d !. 1; R- F. Cornwall'Heather's Darling. 2: J"h" Hale's Primio.e. .3: E. Griflitlis, v.'i.e. Pen of ■two heifers, over 18 nvmllis: F. \V. Cornwall, rPen of two heifers, under 1S mon'li-: F. \Y. Cornwall. 1. GRADE JERSEY. Heif?r or cow in mi'k, under four rears, br |*-digree sire: Gus Sole, 1. Pen of two heifers, under J.vo rears: J. H. Bagler. 1 ; Bell ifros., 2 ; Gus Sole. 3. SHEEP. ENGLISH I.EICi:STER. Ram over 18 months.—J. R. Corrigan 1 ; C- and \V- Hosken 2; Western Briw. 3. Ram, under njonlhs.—Western Bros. 1 and 3: J. R. Corrigaii 3. Three rams, under 18 months.—J. R Corrigan 1 and 2; Western Bros. 3Ewe, over ?9 wttb l^pb

at foot.—J. R. Corrigan r; Mrs R. S'l'eet 2; Western Bros. 3. ! Three ewes. with lambs at foot.— J. K. Corigan 1 and 2; Mis R. Street 3Three ewes, under 18 months. —J. R. Corrigan 1 and 2; Mrs R. Street 3 Ewe, under 18 months. —J. R. Corrigan 1; Mis R. Street 2; Western Bros. 3.

Best ram in above classes.—J. R. Corrigan's exhibit. Best ewe in above classes.—J. R. Corrigan's exhibit. BORDER LEICESTERS. Ram. under j8 months.—J. R, Corrigan 1. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot.—J. R. Corrigan 1 and 2. Three owes, with lambs at foot.— J. R. Corrigan 1 and 1 ' LINCOLN. Ram, over 18 months.—J. R. Corrigan 1. Ewe, over 18 months- with lamb at fool.—J. R. Coirigan 1 and 2. Three ewes, with lambs at foot— J. R. Corrigan 1 and 2. Three ewes, under 18 months.—J. R. Corrigan 1. Ewe, under 18 months.—J. R. Corrigan 1 and 2. HAMPSHIRE. Ram over 18 months: F. Salway, 1. Ram under 18 months; Newton King, 1; F. Salway, 2. 'i'hreo rams under 18 months: Newton King, 1. Ewe over 18 months, with lamb «t foot; F. Salway, 1 and 2; Newton Ku'tfi 3Three ewes, with lambs at foot; F. Salway, 1; Newton King, 2. Three c'.vcs under j8 months: F. Salway, 1 and 3; Newton King, 2. Ewe under 18 months; F. Sahvay, 1 and 3; Newton King, 2 ROMNEY MARSH.

Ram over 18 months: S. J. Hyslop, 1 and 2. SHROPSHIRE. Ram over 18 months: J. J. Campbel. (Manaia), 1; J. R. Coirigan, 2 and 3. Ram under 18 months: J. R. Corrigan, 1 and 2. Three rams under 1S months; J. R. Corrigan, r and champion ram 1 j class, and 2. Ewe over 18 months, .with lamb at foot; J. J. Campbell, 1 and champion in Class; J. R. J, J. Campbell, 3 Iliree ewes, with lambs at foot} J. R- Corigan, 1 and 2. Three ewes under 18 mou'Ls: J. R. Corrigan, 1 and 2. Ewe under iS months: J. j. Campbel.j 1; J, R. Coirigan 2 and 3. SOUTHDOWN. Ram over iS months : C. H. Burne.t, 1 and champion ram in class; also 2 and 3. Ram under ilj months: C. H.~Burneti, 1 and 2. Three rams under 1S months; C. H. Burnett, i. Ewe over 18 months, with lamb at foot: C. H. Burnett, 1 and 2. Three ewes, with lambs at foot : C. H. Burnett, 1, Three ewes under is months; C. H. Burnett, 1. Ewe under 18 months: C. 11. Burnett, 1 and champion ewe in class, and 2.

CROSSBRED LONGWOOL. Pens of tlire e ewes, with Linos at foot: J. R. Corrigan, 1 and 2; H. T. Hall, 2. Pen of /three t'.ves, two-'. :th : J. R Corrigan, t; C. and W. 110-kin, 2. FREEZERS. Pen of five freezers, wothcrs, under 701b: C. and W. Hoskin, 1; George Ridde.l, 2; Barrett liojioyfi'M, 3. Pen of five freezers. , under ;olb: J. R. Corrigan, 1 ; C. anil W. lloskin, 2 and 3. FAT SHF.EP. Pen of five fat wethers. ;ur.- ,;gc: Mrs R. Street-, 1 ; J. K. Corrigan. 2 ; Western Bros., 3. Pen of five fat lambs, uncier 4218, most suitable for freezing: 11. Wcton, 1; H. T. Hail, 2: J. R. Corri«an, 3. PET LAMB. Best pel lamb: Miss 11. J. Street, 1 and 2 ; 1". Salwav. 3.

PICS. BERKSHIRE. Boar over one year: Gieviile Bros., 1. YORKSHIRE Boar over one year: F. W. Oldham, 1. Boar under one year: Tiios. Luv tcin, 1 and champion boar in class: F. W. Oldham, 2. Sow, over un c year: F. W. odham, 1 and champion sow in class. Pig bohveen three and six months: li. J, Street, j and 2. TAMWORTH. Boar over one year: Tlios. Lux'ion,

Sow under one year: Tljo-. Luxton, 1. POLAND CHINA. Boar over one year: Tlios. Luston. CHAMPIONS, ETC. A complete li-t of the winners of the championships, points prize", and special prizes will be published tomorrow, the Ji-t being at present oil v partly available.

DAIRY PRODUCE. Dairy produce was exhibited in the spacious room-under ''lie grandstand. Hie various classes iilled wel., and the competition was keen, many ot the competing factories being on the same, mark at llie grading works. HlO exmbits we'e liu-. stayed to ihe be-t advantage. The slww of butter would have been imprjved had ihe boxes been tiled towards t.ie public, and the patcimien. coverings tolded inio some imitoiiii shape, /is u-ual there was a wiiole Host ol anirficur judges rigiit through the day, and tlieir comments ivdi in inaiiy cases, to say '-he .east ui it, amusing. One nun declared the lust prize articie iiad ''llo taslo at all." But Uif show judge Mr J. T. Lang, ji l'alnieismn 'iNuiUi, \wis yery favourably impiessod with the quality sli»wn, more particularly by the factories. \\ auara-Koad Dairy Company won the Love-1 and Chiismias iropny, valued at 75 guineas, ior the b?st box of butier, not less than 501b, and holds the trapay for the year. I he cup has to be won ihieo Uimes in sen or live years at iiit'ivals. The r»ak«'r of the IniUer was Mr 11. Limmer. He was al-u suites.-(HI 111 seeming tne Taranakt Agiicultural Society's second chii.lengo .irupiiy to 1 lie value of ,£25 for Ijio best b"X of butter for export. In ihe Xaianaki

daily iactjries' open only to those factories winch iiacl contiibiiK'l j£i tu the compe.-ion, there were 13 eii''Hes ; li.cck .-ecuitng the fir.-t award for its boj of export bu'J.er, made by i\U' J. kui'liei'fuid. Uaiiaru-road did not compete. S'jKiraljr buUcr provided twelve entries, ■lie winner being- .Ml (.has, Warren, who w»n die prize on finish. There was some good butter in the private dairy elates for best 2lb ire*h bu'tter i,i rjlls, Miss Ada I'tiU securing the red ticket. The fancy butter wus a small cla-s, and the winner easily derived .the money, tl'e high colouring and fum Init'-er incteasing the i-rtectivi'iii-s.T of t|,K (lesion. Ngaire carrieil oil tin; old cheese prize, ami Cardiff was hist in iie\\ thieve, Tiejudge say> the factory butters were exaillcil 1 . and die second and thiid prize, were not far b<'.iind the first. II? wMus to it plain tliat liN points are not meant to correspond will tin: grader*' points. Tlir fact lliat :t butter was first., second, or third grade did not influence him; in fact, lie klicSv nothing of that, lie judged the butter as he found it. Farmer-' butter was disappointing in finality 011 the whole, though the first, second and third prizc-'akers were very creditable indeed, the first- and secjlld being about equal to factory.' The winner of the second prize won d have bracketed for fir;A piize but tin "make' 1 was n little faulty Tli< dairy butter in rolls was not as good as might- have been expected in this district; it might have been finMict! more neatly, with advantage, and th< flavour was sometimes rank. Tin first and second prizes were taken b\ butter fairly 4-cll' made and witl fairly goodijrfour The points ol jvhisb butter was judget

were:—Flavour, 50; body, moisture, and texture, 20; colour, 10; salting. 10; and finish, 10. The Government grading points arc: — Flavour, 50; body, moisuire. and texture, 25; col'.ur, 10; salting, 10; finish, 10. The points were :

Best box private separator butter, not less than sOlb, suitable for export : Charles Warren, 1; Mrs BBennett, 2; R. Turnbull, 3. Twelve entries.

Butter, best, 2lb, fresh, in rolls factories not eligible): Miss Ada Putt, 1; Mrs Joseph Hooker, 2; Mrs Coles, 3. Fourteen entries. Fancy butter, best design: Mrs F. R Pepperill, 1; Mrs H- Hall, 2. fiuco entries.

Best old cheese, not less than 3olb : Ngairo Co-Operative Dairy Company (C C. Robertson, maker), .1. .Two entries.

Best new cheese, not. lesß than jolb: Cardiff Co-Operative Dairy Company (A. C. Ross, maker), i; Ngaire Co-Operative Dairy Company C. C. Robertson, maker), 2. Five entries. HAMS AND BACON". Best di-play of factory hams and bacon: fnglewood Co-Operative Bacon Company, 1. One entry. 1 hme-cured ham and side bacon, best smoked: F. Andrews, 1. One tn.ry. Home-cured ham and side bacon, best un^moked: F. Andrews. One entry. BREAD AND SCONES. Home-made oaf: Mrs A. Hooker, I ; Mrs F. Andrews, 2; Mrs \Y. I'ult, 3Scones, home-made:. Mrs A. Hooker, 1 Mrs C. 11. Dixon, 2; Mrs E Mortimer and Miss Hudson, h.c< Scones, home-mail'-', girls under i 0 : Miss L. M. .S'leppard, i; Miss A. Dryland, 2; Miss Ivy Street, h.c. Eggs: Mrs Salt, \V.gel;own, had two entries for exhibition only. INDUSTRIAL. Tliis was a very fair section, all the requirements of farmers being si: ou'- in great- pr.>fu*i»n. From a li.eal agent's point of view, the exhibit compared more than favourably with those of previous years.

NEWTON KING. As usual, Mi Newton King wa- '<> the fore wit" a varied ili>pl.iv, calculated to meet all reijunement.s. Being agem f»r be til li'u hj, Macdonald and Co. and Ihe International Harvester Co., the machinery made ([uitc an imposing exhibit. Under Mr King's au-pio-s, Mr Hill was in charge of Booth, Macdonald and Cu.'s display. This comprised ploughs, disc and tine harrt',vs, stce. star windmills, ami varbus lines «f we"-built and useful faim inipk*niciits, wel: worth inspection by the go-ahead agiiculiuris'. A Brews patent plougii wlwel on exhibition atciacied the attention jf practical men as a splendid invention. It :s claimed for ic that one oiling a week is builicient even when at continuous work. A fea>.uie uf the firm's exhibit ii a NuUs chemical fiic engine, a valuab.e appliance fjr u s e cx'inguishing outbreaks in their incipient stage. Its facili'.y for .transport render? it specially valuable for general use. An Empire chaff cutter of the latea' pattern, with a capacity of six tolls per day wu? »>on-picuuuvy shown,

al-o a Cooper hand-shearing machine in working trim. The alter is claimed to be most suitable lui 'l'aranaki farmers wit' l 'their smaller lbcks, but a larger machine is also stocked on order. Beniall's wellknown make of chaff-cutters, iootpu pers, lurnip-slicars, oat-crushet», and o-her appliances were on view. A Courtland' waggon was on ihe ground, a useful type of vehicle f)r couiitrv people because of its adapiibiliiy' lor a fair load of goods or a number uf passengers. Tile llar-\e-tier Companv's machinery was wel displayed. the big McCormick reaper and binder, large No. 14 mower, hay lake, knile grinder, Coulter drill, with rape and turnip box Willi mower ami reaping attachment comprised the collection. A large marquee held Mr Xcwion King's co lection of seeds, manures, and small good-. Hiist's JuiglisU turnip and swede seeels were ill evidence, those in the germinating stage demonstrating reliability. Manures of various kinds attractively bagged were shown, and of special interest to dairymen and graziers were samples of high-class grass seeds, wheat, jats, barley, pea and beans, whi.»i the benefits if using l'e-ons English manures were effectively 1lustiated. Miscellaneous it.ro-W Cooper's dip. Eraser's drench and nuismied Whea-t, Champion muscle-riti-or iiou>. uM/i <)« i chicken groats, calf foods, samp cs of spray pumps, etc- Mr Kl .' w on King's display was higaly creditable a'l round.

OKEY, SOX AND ARNOLD. j Messrs Olrc , S .11 and Arnold had perhaps th "hibw to d.itc. As ( til-, 'l anin; ' 1 ui tlie lYlasMyHarris <' 'l't'V weir td the lon. 1 wit ; . good slock of agutural in ij)l> infills and haiycß.ing machmeiy. The Maiwy - Harris binder is'of tlit newest pnto-i u if-ui: 1 bv this succe-ful company, a special feature of the machine being til l ' new arrangement- of tin' Iran-port truck, which enable- it l>> be easily smiled over road :jr track. 1 he mower, which lias gained an LXO'llUii't name f" l ' use <>n all kinds "f | crops, the a l-sti r el hay fake, al-o die ploughs and harrow., exhibited gained commendation fioni all who inspre. cd them. The ploughs are <>l all sizes and draught- to meot varying requirements and the light doubl'-fu 1row, just, the thing for Taranaki soils, is, we Uirlerstiind, ill great request. The merits of the hi 1-ide ploughs and uf tho scuffh r and long tiller, for use 111 banking up field, crops, must c.immend 'themselves to all practical agriculHiiibts. Messrs otey. Son and Arnold were unab!" lo show aue of die niVv season's ddl>, as the shipment has been entirely sold out. but another consignment is due for early arriva':. Cultivators 315 al»o stocked. The firm pay full attention to the miscellaneous side lines, such as the Daisy churn for farmers' home u-e, root-pulpers, grinders, TrcwholVs siumpingjacks, .the well-known Maltlioid roofing material, O.K. washing machines, carriage jacks, i>tc., :i|l of which are on view. Tho fencing and gate requisites were a special fea'UW, ffii? Cyclone gates' and

fencing droppers are in variety, a so j a light stro.ig field gate, wooden- : irfmed, wiln l;;ii - and brace of I twisted wire. Manuf ic.uieil by Mi Lewis Jackson, of New Plymouth, the ga'i-o should command a ready sale. Pierce and Wilkie's latest wire strainer, claimed tj be the best on the market, is f-ocked, and a cheap and effective patent brace hinge for field and other gates appears to be just what many require. This ne'.v hinge is easi'y fixed, simple, and prevents a gate from drooping. It is the patent of Mr Jackson, who is connected with .the firm. Mr Harold Arnold is in charge of the firm's expensive display. REID AND GRAY.

This old-established (Dunedin) firm of New Zealand manufacturers were well represented 011 the ground, Mr Frank Spencer being in charge of a good exhibit._ A complete line of "-licir woll we.l-known ploughs is shown, including a shoK 3-furro',v, convertible to a double-furrow, which is becoming very popular, tloublefurrow, and single-furrow ploughs. Their a "Me?! disc harrows, with dusi-projf renewable bearings and special oiling facilities, are quite in lit 3 top flight, and very popular. Thev are made in all sizes to suit purchasers. Messrs Reid and Gray have this season made arrangements with tile old firm, Hornsby and Sons, of Grantham, England, to hand e 'throughout New Zealand 'their complete lines of mowers, binders, and oil engines, samples of which wei\ 0.1 the ground. Extras of all kinds will be slocked, so that farmers wilj have no difficulty in renewing parts. The Hoinsby machines have a.Vvays held a leading position at the Royal shows in the Old Country, and with a colonial firm like Reid and Gray as agents there is no doubt the Bri-'■-ish-built machinery will come into great vogue A point that strikes one looking over the harvesting machines is their lightness, combined with strength, and adaptability. The Hornsby oil engine, which has such a fine record for steadiness of running, reliability and simplicity, i-well-known, and th e firm exhibit one of the light type, eminently suitable as motive power for milking anti shearing machines Windmills, cultivators, corn crushers, and hay rake are included in a utilitarian exhibit.

E. GRIFFITHS AND CO. Messrs E. Griffiths and Co. make a speciality of dairy requisites, a u in a varied assortment wJiica they display pride of place is taken by the Alta-Laval separators, for which the firm at c the local agents ' Complete appurtenances are stocked, a great point in the customer's favour, and the firm cater in excellent style for the district's requirements. Cheapness and reliability ar e point, urgeu on benalf of tti e Alfa-Laval, and as it is free from complicated parts no dilliculty can possibly arise 111 its work, its capacity comparer with 'the size of tlie bow. is anothoi recommendation. In tlie same marquee are displayed the Little Granvertical boiler, different sized chums and heaters. J. B. MACEWAN AND CO.

Tiie Lawrence-Kennedy milking machine is u[ itself an imporlaiii am. interesting subject, at tins juncui'e, and the dismay of tlie appliances b> Messrs J. B. MacEwan and Co. natural.)' excited great attention. Un. tirm have wo machines oil tin ground, and -to-day they (,viil be m complete working order, as an object lessen of us efficacy witii the Uauy herd. All interested are invited to be present, An exceedingly well displayed assortment of the nolec Uuliic separators mark the huii s Headquarters on the giound. Tuese separators, for winch they are sole New Zealand agents, aro gaining ground, as is evidenced by then large sale ill Taranaki. They arc stocked 'in sizes from 8} gallons (a unique little machine that would tin the bill for tiie -small cot'lagc-no.dei who milks a eouple of cows) to JjSo gu'lons (twice as big as any olhei o'l ilie market). An assortment ot Gi.iut.i's stock foods ate siiown, a> well as various small and handy dairy utensils.

GENERAL. Messrs Holm-i and Clark exhibited ail exceptional y piUty Bradley, :i. 1110 natural wood, perhaps the iiijs „tlii-U Utile 1 Liiu-oui in Nuith 'fur,,naki. Beautiiully po ly.ied ai:u Siame wiih siiky uak I'iuiii, ami -riiniii.ngs ami lining the work 01 the best- skilled men, the veiiicl.' a:tiae.cd much alemon. T.ie him': spccia. "faimois' gig" was also m great demand, Mr Jenkmsoii's larger exhibit secured fir.-t pri Z c.| He showed a doctor's Raleigh, a Ci'emorno gig, pony gig, tax-carl, iluee adjustable yigs, uouble-seatcd gig, and a BrailUy- The collection t,vas higny ci'editabo to the firm, and to the show'. Wcsificld manures, which have come out so wel. in the experimental results at Momohaki and 01.-.ewheie, are liberally shown by Messrs W. Rowe and Co., seed-men, as agents for Kempthome, l'rosser and Co. The f<. and B. patent cow bail is brought undei the notice of visitors to tlie show, ft is a device which, it is :aimecl, simplifies the' operation ot baring. Tlu- cow 7 is secured in the bail by means of a shaped piece ol iron which drops over the animal's neck. Inspection is ifivited,

SIDE SHOWS. There are numerous side shows 011 the ground. The freaks of nature exhibited by Messrs Nisbet and Sycamore are well worth seeing-. Tnere is also a huge deep sea foil of unwonted length, and 'lent cntc'riainments, strong men exhibitions, and die usual awing boats, meny-gj-rounds, and a ! sorts of ways of ways of spending a iialfiiour's speh from the show ring or the pciis. Uitii a fine day to-day, and sucii stentorian ci'igrs on the doors, they should drive u rattling business.

Mr E. Nisbct's collection of natural frcaks_ excited a good deal of attention. As curiosities, the cojec--11011 is perhaps the mo-t unique ever shown in the colony. In addition to the pre served curios, a cauple ol strangely dcfoimcd live ssoep are 011 exhibition. The show is a good one. and wel: worth seeing.

Tabanaki Agiiicultcbai Society's Tbophy. Waitara Road 47 184 10 10 10 95V N'tb. larauaki 46 18 10 10 10 94 -Vlaketawa 46 18 9i 10 10 934 Bell Block 44A 18 10 10 10 924 Tikorangt • 44 18 10 10 10 92 Sth. Norsewood 44 18 9 4 10 10 91i Hillsborough. 43 18 10 10 10 01 Mangorei 43 17* 10 10 9 89 4 Warea 42 174 10 10 10 891 Okato & Punilio 41 18 10 10 10 89 Stratford 41 17 10 10 9$ 88 FrankleyKoad 10 18 10 10 10 68 Oakura 40 174 94 10 10 87 Midhirst 40 164 10 10 10 86A Tiirijta 40 17 10 10 94 801 Tabaxaki Daiby Factories' Competition. Bell Block 464 18 10 10 10 94J Orown 45 i 18 10 10 10 93i Oakura 45 18 10 10 10 93 Maketawa 45 17-} 10 10 10 92J 1'ikorangi 44 18 10 10 10 92 Okato i I'unilio 44i 17 10 10 10 91A Hillsborough 41 m 10 10 10 9]s Mangort'i 44 174 10 10 10 914 Cape Ej,'uiODt 43 10 10 10 904 1 Omata 43 17 i 10 10 10 904 Tarata 43 m io 10 10 9Ji b'rankley Road 42 18 10 10 10 90 \V area 42 18 10 10 10 90 Midhirst 4i 18 10 10 10 89 Stratford 41 16 10 10 10 87 Normanby 40 17J 10 10 9 864 1 rtuiakawa 39 174 10 10 10 864 Lovell and Ciikistmas' Tbopiiy. Waitara Road 48 184 10 10 94 96 tlaketawa 464 ISA-10 10 10 95 Sth. Norsewood 46 18 10 10 10 94 .vlangorei 46 184 10 10 9 934 Bell Block 45* 18 10 10 lu 934 Franklcy Road 44 18 10 10 10 92 Omata 45 184 9 10 9 914 Aloa 44 174 10 10 94 91 fikorangi 43 18 10 10 9 90 Warea 42 18 10 10 10 90 Oakura 42 18 10 10 9 90 •Stratford 4p 174 10 10 94 87 Okaio & J'unilio 40 17 10 10 94 864 Crown 40 164 10 10 10 864 Midhirst 40 16| 9 9 84 83