TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 28 November 1907, Page 4

TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Officers of the society: , j im**r .;■ - jPresident, Ncwioa Kmg, Esq.; < Vke-Fittdfeiits, Mean. H. J. ' ; H. flftjT, (L% Tate, W. Ambnry, and Heart ling; Hon. VetertMjr AMMo, Captain Y«naf,~ TtX&T&I General S- .' CompitfaMf MtMN. George r ,~" ' Co]aok.3. dOonnett, 8. Teed, il ' MWL *■• Smttk, 0- V.. f> \ n<3km VfttOL A. H. Street, W. gkrVey, F. WMson, J.-"Hfl1; ■■' *• X H. Jtrwt, H. Lhn, C. BosLF kta» JtiHM, H. T. Hall, E. T" WttfLk, W. Sole, J. C. Monm" W«fc.£ N. Mflb, Fred. Corn ;_ *? I V« ?■ Httawib*, ,C. Honev- *"~" ]MW«n?A. WUikeT, 3. P , CroafaflLttf H. BD1; Saew » ««nr, Br. K. P. Webster. »"•"' . juWaa . light HortftwHr. D. Campion, Feildtag. DraogM Htt*C*-Hr. W. VKenzie, Masterton. x Cattle-Shorthorn and Fat Classes— Mr. W. HKeMit, Masterton. Jeney—Mr. E. Eagle, jun., Carterton. Ayrshire, Holstetn, and Orade (or Dairying—Mr. W, L Lovelock, Palmers Ua North. Sheep—Mr. W. Gadaby, Saimtahi. Pigs—Mr. John EobarU*, Attroa. Dogs-Mr. A. T. Moore, Hew PlyHam* and Bm~]tr. W. Mealy, New Plymooth. Home Industries—Mr, A. .Uto, Ingle•rood. Dairy Produce—Government Grader, *M«a. _ _ Pigs (IngtewM Bacon Co.'i Class)— Mr. J. Allen, Inglewood.

STIWASS& Judges—Mean. Ntwton King, H. 3. H. Okey, 11H&, and W. G. Malone. Ring—Messrs. F. Watson, A. Cliff, lad E EBSot LightHorses—Hears. 8. Smith, S. Teed, H. Linn, C. V. Stead, A. M*Master, and A. W. Wood. Draught—Messrs. W. Stanley and F. **£">- Shorthorn and Fat Cattle—Messrs. H. i. H. Okey, MJLB., G. Colson, A. N. IDUs, and A. H. Street*. Ayrshire and Jersey—Messrs. C. HosHn, J. Connett, J. H. Street, and J. C. Monteflore.

Holstein and Grade Dairy—Messrs. A. H. Hslcombe, W. Ambury, N. Hill, and H. T. Hall. Sheep—Messrs. Jos. Crockett and K. D Webster. Pfes-Mr. J. H. Hffl. Docs—Mr. A. E. Sykes. Usury Produce—Messrs. Hy. King, A. Morton, and a V. Tate. Numbering and Measuring—Mr. F. . OrbeO. Pailockisg-Messrs. 0. W. Sole, G. Colson, A. CUff, H. Linn, F. Fagan, C. V. Stead, J. C Monteflore, and S. Smith. Judging Competition—Horses—Mr. W. Wood j Sheep—Mr. Jos. Crockett; Cattle—Mr. H. J. H. Okey, MLR. Marshal, Grand Parade—Mr. A. Cliff.

EaTonred by beautiful weather, record entries of the choicest quality, and unprecedented attendance for a first day, the 33rdM>nal show opened under the happiest anspfeea, and justified in every respect the daims of the Society to be Classed .Wth the most important ■< aid cetifajUbblhe best show ever held by the «M-ssSs»Jshed Society. The grounds were JfcfffPttf nenditioa, refreshingly mdantisAef&s iafa of the previous night Ptvrrktly to time-table, the exhibita *trt Trt'stW stations, and, proinpUy ■urshaitrd by the various ~*esjt»e;"#aks) had to be judged either *' the Urge* paddock, when dflmtty was experienced in some eases of keeping tae excited animals in check.

The wkofe «rf the arrangements worked most afcaMbly, the Mni secretary, Jft. E. P. Webster, having titty detail at Us taMi', tads, aad exercising an exceptional onnnictng capacity", over the function. To the stewards, judged, offleiaU, aad aecretary the Press are indebted for the prompt supply of required innmaaaoa. The work of the judges was closely followed by a large number of interested farmers, exhibitors, antt others throughoat the day, aad.where exceptions were . occasionally taken to the placing, the judge* evinced readiness to justify their selections. Principal interest, as always, centred round the ring competitions, which were uniformly good and occasionally exciting. Many and varied are the amusement* anil side-shows in operation to extract the- nimble coin from the pockets of today's holiday seekers. Circus, laugh-ing-gallery, variety snows, human and animal freaks, 'games of skill, muscle raistng puthaea, merry-go-rounds, etc., ete, are crowded together after the manner of at Old English Fair, and exercise an Irresistible fascination. The show?, on the whole, seem to be of a reputable day, and worthy of patronage.

PEOPLE'S DAY Only another fine day is required to nuke "People's Day" the most successful, from every view-point, in the history of the Society. The parades and competitions this year are to be conducted immediately in front of the grand staid aad lawn, which are to be laed to-day, and should make the sightseeing much more pleasurable than has hitherto been the case. Nothing is wanting to interest and amuse farmer and townsman, young and old. Bodily eomforts'are well catered for, luncheon and light refreshment booths being in capable hands. Mr. E. Whittle has a well-stocked liquor booth, over which he, U presiding with hie usual bonhommie. As was the case last year are not supplied with drink at the booth.

4 IMPLEMENTS AND EXHIBITION'S. A great falling off was observable in the implement and machinery in motion section, although the few lines shown should lead to business for their respective vendors. Mr. Newton King exhibited a few imported American vehicles that are already, attaining * considerable degree of popularity with Xamers. Amongst others, were noticeable it nea| "Kent" gig. and'aseßttpie of low-set American Coortland "waggons," M they are classed in the land of He Stars and Stripes. Sir. Kred. W. EieUiey, of Eltham, ahoifce&a/fOßpk of .American "Surries," one Toosn.'aifl a'ttKßUand waggon. In implements the only exhibitors were J. Young and Co. (Wanganui). W. Rowe (Njnr Eaweral, H. ~ "'JfCleßaa* (CtajaUmrrch), and F. W. Frethey fJSthaiVYoung and Co. ajmred a 9-cmilter fer tiliser and grain 3ntt (Pennsylvania), and a handy «JM|ai by A. Stom'e '(lnrercargßfc that mw*~the maanWwvift It, mikes the ridges, aad sow* tie turnip or mangold seed in on* operation. Mi, W. Rowe bad oft exhibition a Dexter improved taow*r,andaXicholson hayjmg, agHyul,(Milage gatherer. TBJqlUßwHxnig exhibit was an 8hors? pOTtr -Booiy portable oil engine, exhibited b/" H. M'Clelland, of Christ church. Mr. F. W. Frethey had on show a set of "Acme" pulverising harrows, an implement new to Taranaki, although it has "been in almost universal use by American farmer* for the past ten years. It takes, the place of the disc, and there are claimed for it the properties of a pulverising harrow, clodcrusher, and leveller. Dahl and CW, Palmerslon North, for whom the Taranaki Farmers' Cooperative Co. are the local agents, had on view a number of Hnrtnett milking machines, and "Perfect'' (Danish) dairy marliinery, for which they are the sole New Zealand agents, including the '•"Perfect" seamless bucket, "Perfect" churn, and -Perfect'' separators. Messrs. J. B. M'Kwan and Co. have i food show of the well-known Baltic <ei parstor-. and Lawrence-Kennedy milk- ', tag machines, as well as sundry every- - ilav dairying requisites. - - Mr. Newtown King, as heretofore, iiu »fl excellent growing exhibit showing the germinating properties of

THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL METROPOLITAN SHOW. A RECORD FUNCTION.

Hurst's grasses and turnip seeds. The varieties are apparently endless, including feseucs, clovers, lucerne, rape, horse irons, peas (many varieties), rye, oats, and all the best known kinds "of root crops. A speciality is also made of Fison's potato manures, excellent potato grow I lis resulting from treatment therewith being exhibited. Many kinds of manures, including bonedust, bone and Mood, basic slag, guanos, wheat manures, etc., oiler almsot inexhaustible variety of selection. Fraser's cattle remedies, chicken feed, Northern roller flour (for which Newton King is agent), and many other every-day requirements of the farm comprise a first-class exhibit.

Griffiths and Co., as agents for Mason and Struthers and Co., of Christchurch, have a miscellaneous collection of well-known brands of dairy machinery, including several sizes of AlfaLaval separators, and "Daisy" farm churns. A good display of English standard rattle remedies and outfits manufactured by Day, Son,-and Hewitt, including their celebrated Red Drench, is also shown. Taking a walk through the Show ground, it is impossible not to be struck with the name of "Sutton," in great white and gold letters. It is unnecessary to ask who Sutton is, for the name is a household word throughout the world in connection with seed, as the name of Colman is with mustard. For an advertisement, this is one of the best seen on any show ground. None can fail to see it. Not only is it striking, hat the visitor soon finds it interesting and instructive. The farmer certainly will tike an observant walk through

and examine the grass heads with their corresponding seeds. Visits should be made by the elder scholars of our schools, for the instruction taken in a few minutes through the eye makes a. deeper and therefore more lasting impression than that gained through books. The firm of Sutton has been in existence now orer a hundred years, and is thoroughly up to date. At its establishment in England it keeps a special staff of fully-qualified scientific men for the purpose of advising farmers on all subjects pertaining to their industry, snch as identification of weeds, remedies for disease in crops, the proper method to be adopted for carrying' out successful hybridisation experiments,

and many other matters, which, although purely scientific, are in reality the foundation stones for successful commercial farming. Mr. Martin G. Sutton, one of the members of the firm, was specially trained both in England and Europe so that he would become a scientific adjunct to the firm. That the firm achieved its object is proved by his book on "Permanent and Temporary Pastures," which is recognised as the highest authority on the subject. The firm » represented by Messrs. E. Griffiths and Co., who have been appointed sole agents for Taranaki. The stand is in charge of Mr. Fcatherstone, wha is pleased to answer any enquiries in the department he represents. Messrs. Sutton and Sons caution those who desire to have their seeds that they can only be obtained through one of their authorised agents. All statements that Sutton's seeds can be obtained from others are, says Mr. Griffiths, absolutely misleading.

Messrs. Webster Bros., auctioneers and seedsmen, have an attractive display in a fine roomy tent, 26 x Ifi, on the south side of the main corridor. Ths firm has a large and varied assortment of seeds, manure, and grain, chief among which is the nmch-talked-of "John Bull Swede," styled "Britain's greatest and best swede." This swede is very strong in withstanding the blight attacks so prevalent in this district in past seasons. It grows well out of the ground, is a fine round swede, and a heavy cropper. The swede was grown with great success in the Waikato last year. Messre. John K. King and Sons, Coggeshall, Essex, England, are the introducers of, the swede, for whose seed* Messrs. Webster Bros. are negotiating for the agency. Thorley's Food has a nice bit of space allotted it, and this food for cattle, horses, and pigs is gradually growing into prominence. This was Messrs. Welwter Bros.' first exhibit at an A. and P. Show, and they are to fcr congratulated on their display.

SOME INTERESTING FIGURES. The following statistics have been prepared by the secretary:— 1876: Horses exhibited 23, cattle 32, sheep 29, pigs 5. 1877: Horses 62, cattle G2, sheep 28, pigs 23. 1878: Horses 73, cattle 31, sheep 23, pigs 8, dogs 17. 1879: Horses 50. cattle 51, sheep 11. pigs 5, dogs 10, prizes paid £43, total receipt* £lOl. 1880: Horses 62, rattle 73. sheep 22, pigs 5, dogs 17, prizes £76, receipts £l3B. 1881: Horses 52, cattle 74, sheep 18, , pigs 4, dogs 9. prizes £69, receipts £IOO. ' 1882: Horses 74, cattle 51, sheep 20, pigs 3, dogs 12, prizes £72, receipts £l2O. 1883: Horses 59, cattle 50. sheep 20, pigs 10, dogs 32, prizes £ll7, total receipts, £275. 1884: Horses 4.1, cattle 30, sheep 12, pijr* 2, dogs 18, prizes £llß, receipts £275. ' 1885: Prize-money paid out at autumn show £49, receipts £7l. 1886: Horses 06, cattle 54, sheep 13, pigs 5, dogs 7, prizes £54, receipts £72. ' 1887: Horses 57, cattle 34. sheep 9, pigs 2, dogs 14, prizes £124, receipts €lsl. ' 1888, I88!l, and 1890 no show. 1891-. Horses 144, cattle 74, sheep 29, pigs 5, dogs 49, prizes £l5O, reccpits C 317. ' 1892: Horse, 181, cattle 113, sheep 39. pigs 2, dogs 44. prizes £l2B, receipts £249. ' 1893: Horses 143. cattle 67. sheep 32, pigs 5, dogs 20; prizes £lßl, receipts 1894: Hordes 155. cattle 77, sheep 3fi, pigs 8, dogs 33, prizes £l5O. receipts £22«. ' 1895: Horses 171. cattle 85, sheep 31 pigs_7, dogs 29, prizes £122, receipts 1896: Horses 161, cattle 82. sheep 42, pigs 2, dogs 32, prizes £lB3, receipts £294. ' 1807: Horses 154, cattle 82, sheep 41. pigs 7, dogs 32, prizes £237. receipts £4OO. ' 1898: Horses 177, cattle 128. sheep 28, pigs 25, dogs 50, prizes £215, receipts £4OO. l 1890: Horses 162, cattle 101, sheep 12. ''!?-- ~ 4 ' io & i: '' l ,rizt ' s *'*'' receipts 1900: Horses 102, cattle 119, -heep 19. pigs 3, dogs 35, prizes £lB7, receipts £330. ' 1901: Horses 149, cattle 92, sheep 21, pigs 6, (logs 28, prizes £173, receipts £348. ' 1902: Horses 157, cattle 111, sheep 10, pigs 7, dogs 20, prizes £213, receipts £358. ' 1903: Horses 141, rattle 95, sheep 17. p : gs 8, dogs 17, prizes £230, receipts £350. 1904: Horses 240, cattle 133. prize money £2Bl lis 6d, receipts £SBB 19s sd. 1905: Horses 381, cattle 205, sheep 90. pigs 24, dogs 24, dairy produce 94, prize money £370 7e 63, receipts £699 2s Bd. 1906: Horses 370, cattle 181, sheep 141, pigs 19, dogs 41. dairy produce 87, home industries 37. 1907: Horses 336. cattle 216, sheep 153. pigs 18. dogs 37, dairy produce 57, home industries 77.

ixterestint; history. To-day, when all previous agricultulInral show records in New Plymouth have lieen absolutely eclipsed, it is interesting to take a glance backward through the long weary years traversed by the Society in reaching its present position. Not without toil and labor. hard work and failure, has the re-nlt been achieved. The first mention of a Taranaki Agricultural Society is found in SefTern's 'History of Taranaki." from which we make the following extract:--"A Taranaki Agricultural Society •'was formed on February 28lh. 1552. 'There were several meetings held. "'when the following subjects were "di-cii-sed. (In March 6th. The pro•priety of ineiiioralisiiig His Excel''leney Sir fieorge (!rey for the ap- . '"pointnicnt of an inspector of scab "in sheep,' the state of our roads and "bridge-, and the propriety of meiuor-"iali-ing the fiorernor for a sum to In. '■voted by the legislative Coun.il for ''their repair. On March 13th, the "Society considered what course should

"be adopted for the prevention of in"jury to tlie owners of flocks from "any importation of unsound sheep "previous to the appointment of an "inspector of the Government. On "April 3rd, the members discussed the "question as to the average weight "per bushel of the various descrip"tions of grain produced in the settle"ment and -the general culture of "wheat. On May Ist the discussion "on the culture of wheat was eon"tinueil, and the evening meeting was "concluded by drawing up a me"morial to the Governor stating that "the cessation of the sale of land was •'proving injurious to the settlement. "On .lune ,lrd 'the most eligible kinds "of manures' and the 'best mode of "farming' were discussed; and on "August 28th and September '23 th the "rotation of crops was the subject un"der the members' consideration. The "society consisted of forty members, "tbe subscription being 5s per an"num." . " >.. i.;l'il.

That was in 1852: Then comes a great gap. The next record is a copy of the "Kules of the Taranaki Agricultural Society, established June 24, 1872, and incorporated under the Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Act of 1870.' lhe first society either became extinct or was rejuvenated and reorganised under this comprehensive measure. The first annual show was held in 1872, and was l quite an important event in the history of the town. The oldest catalogue now ! in the possession of the society is that of the fifth annual show on December Cth, 1876, on St. Germain's Square. The Superintendent of the Province was president of the society then, and the following familiar names were amongst the list of working officials:—Messrs. \V Berridge, J. B. Connett, J. Elliott, K .1 and \V. F. Hoskin, J. Jury, J. liattenbury. 11. D. Vavasour, and T. Western (who formed the committee), and Mr. 11. D. Vavasour was secretary and treasurer. The total entries were 24 in ■the horse classes, 32 cattle, 30 sheep (Leieesters and Lincolns), five pigs, and some half-dozen implements and vehicles, There was a class for wool aTso. Competitions were held in horse-shoeing and sheep-shearing, but the hunting anc ; leaping contests had not then made theii

appearance. Next year Mr. F. A. Carrington, M.H.R., was president the society, and the name of Mr. T. E. Hame'rton was included in the list of vice-presidents. Nearly twice as many horses were shown as in the previous year, and all other entries showed a pleasing advance. In that year the only breeds specified were in cattle, and Herefords and Shorthorns were singled out for distinction. Lincoln* and Leicester were again r"he only sheep catalogued. At this""show a special prize of to was offered for the "best hack up to lift. to juntp a four-foot hurdle in fair style.' There were eleven competitors. The same officers, conducted the next show. which embraced dog and poultry sections. Both of these classes were smaller at the next show, which included a competition for the "best bush farm." One of the competitors in the class was Mr. W. Bewley, who for very many year.' took an active interest in the society, filling the role of committeeman, president, and judge on various occasions. It was in 1879 that Mr. J. C. Davies

assumed the secretaryship, an office that he continued to hold until ISB7. A steady advance was made, but the membership did not grow very rapidly. Ploughing matches were held annually in the autumn, and these were looked forward to with great interest, some fine records lvcing established. In those dayr many of the ploughs were entirely of local manufacture. In 1879 came the trouble of financing without prompt payii,pi-; of memuo-s' subscriptions. The society must have been financially weak, fur in the minutes ot a meeting "in 1879 we read that Mr. J. Elliott, the president, and Mr. K. J. Vavasour offered to forego their claim-* to gold medals, accepting silver medals instead. Gold lneda's then cost X 7 10s each, and had to be -imported from

Auckland. At that same meeting a ••i.cular was received lYoni the chairman of the Koyal Commission on Local Industries, and it was decided to recommend that encouragement be given to malting, brickmaking, hop-growing, tanneries, tiles, ironsand, bacon-curing, and cheese-making. Evidently butter was not then looming very large on Turanaki's industrial horizon.

After much agitation Mr. Hulke succeeded in carrying a resolution to hold an autumn show of root and grain crops and dairy produce, but the committee recommended that the plan lie deferred, on account Of the state of the funds. In October, 1880, "the secretary stated that the strength of the society was decreasing, and it was necessary that something should be done to augment the funds.'' A committee was set up to consider the advisableness of securing another showground and leasing St. Germain's Square for building sites. Evidently the society was on the wane. A suggestion to lower the annual subscription in order to attract members was not supported. In 1881 the society took active steps in the destruction of sparrows, linnets, and larks.

In 1882 Mr. A. IStandisli was elected president. Meanwhile the show was gaining ground, and the catalogue was , assuming much larger proportions. Shorthorns, Ayrshire*, and Hercfords were now the staple cattle, ami the society catered for several breeds of sheep then new to the district. Poultry, meanwhile, had dwindled down to five entries, and dogs were not a very strong section either. A feature of the show.; in the early eighties was the competi'ion in the dairy produce classes for butter, cheese, bacon, hams, and so forth. In 1883 the show was held on the racecourse. Alderney cattle were now scheduled. Jerseys made their first appearance in 1885. The autumn shows attracted big entries of flowers, grain, roots, and home industries. In 1885 the society discussed the question of allowing the cattle show to latjse for a few years, with a view of reviving :hc interest later on. By seven votes to five the society decided to continue the shows. Then came a long discussion and conferences upon the question of amalgamating, the TTawera, Paten, and Taranaki Agricultural Societies, and holding a united show alternately in Hawera, Patea. and Xew Plymouth. The society decided later to favorably consider any definite proposals to form a West Coast United Agricultural Association embracing the country from the Manawatu to the Mokau. imt the society was unable to raise the stipulated membership guarantee, and the plan ended in nothing.

In IMS 7 the autumn -how was discon- • tinned. There was a similar fate in store for the spring eat lie show. Tn the 1887 catalogue the words "no entry" .' occurred with painful freipiencv, and in August. 1888. the members in annual meeting assembled could not decide to .' continue the farce, and. upon the motion of Messrs. Kyngdon and Adlam. it was decided "that the question of I holding nn autumn or combined show, or of holding any show, he referred to the committee to inquire into and re- ' port to an adjourned nieeling." The committee advertised asking Ilia I- people who wished to exhibit slock at a show, if held, would coniiiiiiiiieate with the secretary in August. There were three replies! Arrangements had now to lie made for meeting the liability of Ihe society. In ISS7 Mr. Davies resigned from the secretaryship, and was elected a life member. Mr. IT. 01.-cv was elected secretary. In 1888, 1880. and 1890 no -how was held. In IS9I the Jubilee Carnival Committee infused some life into the Society, and a show was held during the Carnival week at St. flermain's Square, the racecourse yards having been removed thither. But the experiment was unsatisfactory, and the racecourse was again secured in the same year. Mr C. T. Mills was elected secretary about this time. The Society put on another show in December, and feured fair entries. There were now seventy members, and with an increased interest amongst, the town-people the membership grew until in ISB7 there were in.-l upon two hundred. Then ensued the unique arrangement of an agricultural show lieing supported principalI lv liy town-people, the committee having I nearly as many business men as tillers of the soil. Mr C. T. Mills was associated as secretary with the growth of the Society for some years, lieing joined in [ 1897 by Mr T. O. Ixclscy as joint secre-

i tary. The Society from time In time discussed matters of importance to agriciilluralists, and more particularly legislation, such as the Dairy Act and the Slock Act. In 18112 theAeelinialisation Society made a donation of Cln to the form of special prizes for Ihe best hull, ram. and entire horse imported into the di-lriet after 1891. and calculated best, to improve the stock required for the i ili-lrict. Some idea of the deplorable state of the finances ill 1893 can be obtained from the fact that up til! that time it had not been found possible to pay the honorarium voted to (he late secretary some years before. liy this time the horse section had heeii .classified into thoroughbred, hack..

ney and carriage, pony and draught I classes, with buggy pairs, leaping and j driving competitions, and so on. The I cattle catalogue provided prizes in Here- | fords, Shorthorns, Polled" Angus, .lerseys, and Dutch Friesians, the latter class» iM'itig a special line with the late Mr I Romulus Street. Grade or crossbred sections were included. Sheep yarded were Leicester, Lincoln, Shropshire, Ronincy Marsh, Merino, and Hampshire, and freezers. Pigs were unclassified. I Locally made implements and vehicles were shown in goodly numbers. In 18!W the Agricultural and Horticultural Societies combined in the holding of an autumn show. In 1804 .Mr YV. Ucwley was president, succeeding the late Colonel Trimble, one of the most useful members the Society ever had, particularly in regard to his careful intercut in and watchfulness over all legislation bearing upon agriculture. ■ The 1894 show resulted in a loss, and

the financial position was again a matter of grave concern, the members of the committee having to sign a joint deed of guarantee to the bank for an overdraft to pay oil' the liabilities. Mr L. W. Alexander was president at this time. In 181)7 the annual meeting was j poorly attended and it was adjourned, j the secretary being instructed to make an urgent appeal to members to secure j a good attendance. The appeal was ef- ' fective, and .thirty attended at the adjourned meeting." '.Mr 11. Okey now took office as president. The Society was looking round for a freehold for the showground, but unsuccessfully. In 1897 the Society amalgamated with the Fanners' Club, and by arrangement the club's secretary, Mr T. 0. Kelsey, took over the secretaryship. Tt was in 1898 that the Society first offered the Challenge Trophy (value £25) in the dairy produce sections, and Mr Kowin, representing Messrs Lovell and Christmas, and for many years a judge here, followed with the '-CSO trophy presented by his firm. This had the effect or greatly stimulating competition in J the dairy' produce classes. In more recent years, up to the show ,in 1903, there 'was a lamentable lack of interest in the Society on the part of the farming community. After that slum the management was subjected to pertinent

criticism.- A number of townspeople, headed by Mr 0. Samuel, Mr Newton King, Mr R. Cock, and the late Mr J. C. George, endeavored to liven up matters. They were assisted heartily by Messrs Amlmry, Okoy and others. Considerable stir was made over the suggestion to remove the Society's belongings from the racecourse, but after much discussion and the investigation of a vast amount of detail, this move was blocked. But the Society had drifted down and down to that stage when an abandonment and demise of the Society seemed inevitable. One step lower—and death. But the few energetic members who were left declined to allow the Society to take the fatal step. The Society was assisted up a rung or two of the ladder, and then a permanent -ecretary was appointed to conduct the Society \ip the remainder of the climb. Mr E." P. Webster set to work energetically. New members were secured, and '.he Society grew and flourished. With a little success assured, the Society

made rapid and unexampled strides. The entries in the last three shows were greatly in excess of any preceding figures. And the entries for to-day are bigger still. In addition, the Society, 1 upon the initiative of Mr W. Ambury, I has inaugurated a system of holding meetings in country centres, addressed bv competent persons upon subjects of vital interest to farmers. A forward step has lwen taken in regard to agricultural experiments, and the executive evinces a keen interest in the solution of problems Hint continually present themselves. The present Show is the thirty-third held by the Society, and all the arrangements are full and complete.' The membership now numbers close on 500.

RESULTS: Appended are the various results of the first day's judging: CAIILE. JKUSEYS. Ten bulls lined up before, the judge ill the class for bulls of three years old and over, and the competitors included some of the best-known and most valuable animals in the Dominion. M'C'onnell's Moses, being unused to the nosering, and thus nut educated for the | show-ring, gave his owner a very lively time before he eventually took charge, and cleared into the outiield with his rope trailing. The judge soon sorted out three foi*lionours, but the placing of them caused some careful inspection. Wild Cherry took his" fancy for first, though this'animal was rather heavy in the shoulder. Dr. William, a linebodied bull, but faulty at the top of the tail, was awarded second, and Mr. Thus. Linn's Bullfinch third. Wild Cherry was shown in lovely condition, and carried himself like a thorough aristocrat. The judge came to the conclusion that Bullfinch had the superior head, but he did not lay much stress on that, as overfeeding when a youngster sometimes caused a coarseness there. The prize - winner also secured first and champion at Wanganui and Hawcra, the only occasions on which he was shown this season.

Bulls calved since July, 1905, were five in number. A fine animal, Pride of Beaeonsfield (by Pride of Egmont— Brighteyes). shown by Mr F. Towlcr, of Midhirst, took first honours, but was close] v pressed for his place by .Mr H. Linn's Viola Lad (by DoctorViola Duchess). The imported bull, Yankee Sweet, shown by Mr. A. E. Watkin, and bred by G. 11. Sweet, of New York, -was competing in this class, but was unplaced. Pride of Beaconsfield, according to the judge, was a good type all round, and particularly good behind, promising to develop into a first-class adult bull.

Yearling bulls were a particularly line class. Here again the want of education was evident in the behaviour of one or two of the youngsters, one uf them, with a final snort, bowling over a spectator and charging his attendant, it was a ring full of quality. Mr. C. (J. Clarke's Starbright (calved Sept., lUOli), bred by J. A. Mackae, by Starlight—Marigold 11., repeated his 11awera success in this class. He is a splendidly-made animal, except that lie carries a little of the Ayrshire type in l'ruiit. But he's a good-bodied beast, very hard to beat in this point. The second prize-taker was K See oth, shown by Mr S. U. Lancaster, of Palnicrstou .North, and bred by his from K.C.B.— Primrose 2'Jth. He was calved in March laol, and was thus handicapped a good deal. At the same age the judge considered he would have beaten the lirst. Mflsrs. Grilliths and Cornwall's Frisco, by Blizzard—Friskcc, bred by Mr. C. Clarke, was highly commended. There were fifteen animals competing. There was another big class of Jersey cows, four years and over, ten competing. Mr. Linn's Goldeti Glory (by Magnet's Lad -Golden Chain), bred by Mr. A. E. Watkin, was first, Mr. A. Buchanan's Queen Magnet second, and Mr. A. K. YYatkin's fancy-priced Heather was (bird. 'l'lie class was a good one, but the quality was not up to the I'aliniTstou standard. With the younger cows came even liner quality, 'flic lirst prize heifer calved since July, 1!)U4, was described bv the judge as "a good one." She was Mr C. Clarke's Lady Disdain, which beat the stylish animal Fairy, owned by Messrs (irillilhs and Cornwall, liolh these animals were much admired. The two-year-olds included some coming champions, and the yearlings were an exceptionally strong class. The judge commented on the fact that many of them were inclined to lie heavy under the throat.

The judge, and many of the Dominion's foremost -Jersey breeders reckoned they had never before seen such a magnificent showing of .Jersevs in New Zealand. The champion hull was Mr l-\ Towlcr's I'ridc of Meaconliehl. and tlie championship cmv Mr C. Clarke's Lady J)is.liiin. .Mr Clarke also secured the greatest niimlicr of points. I'EDIGBEE JERSEY A champion gold medal for the bestbred bull and best pure-bred cow in pedigree -Jersey classes. .Messrs E. Griffiths and Co.'s special fourbottle ftibcock milk tester outfit

(value C2-Is) for highest. .milliner of points scored in Jersey section. Messrs A. Clarke and Son, Ltd., special prize (value .CI lis Cd) for best bull in class 119. Messrs A. Clarke and Son, Ltd., special prize (value £1 lis Od) for best cow in diss 110. Mr Charles Clarke's special 'CI Is anil Mr H. J. Cornwall's IDs Od to best Jersey Yearling heifer (class 122). Messrs C. Clarke. E. Griffith's, A. E. Walkins, and 1!. X Linn donated CI Is rac\i for champion cow in

Jersey section. '"" ""n~'T»» tlnll. 3 yours and over.—Oriffitlis find! Conm-nll's Wild Chvrrv. l.rrvl l.v T.m-d Tirnyl.rnnk. sire. Cherry THike f713;~)', dim fliorvv Oouiitow' 1, R. J. Linn's iDr William, l»y Exile-Silver Stream,

I broil l>y V. Cornwall, 2; T. Linn's Hull- ] finch, by Goldfinch—Luna, bred by A. E, I 1 Watkins, 3. Nine entries. | liull from Ist July, 11)05.—F. Towler's Pride of Beaconsficld, by Pride of Egmont—Bright Eyes, bred by W." V. Ilarkncss, 1; R. J. Linn's Viola Lad, by Doctor—Violas Duchess, bred by Mrs I Knight, 2; Vickers and Hazelton's Clarabell's Magnet, by Magnet's Boy— Clarabell Slli, h.c. Four entries . Bull from Ist July, 1900. Chas. Clarke's Starbright, by Starlight—Mangold, bred by J. A. Meßae, 1; S. R. Lancaslor's K Sec sth, by K.C.B.—Darkie 22nd, 2; Crifliths and Cornwall's Frisco, by Blizzard—Friskee, bred by C. Clarke, 3. Sixteen entries. ] Cow, 4 years and over.—Thos. Linn's Golden Glory, by Magnet's Lad—Golden Chain, bred by A. E. Watkin, 1; A. Buchanan's Queen Magnet, bred by exhibitor, 2; A. E. Watkin's Heather, by Magnet's Boy—Frisky, 3. Eleven entries.

! Heifer from Ist July, ]f)o4—C. Clarke's Lady Disdain,,brod by R. F. Cornwall by Dr William (13(1) dam Heather, 1; Griffiths and Cornwall'* Fairy, bred by Mrs F. L. Knight, 2; J. Hale's Jes 3 ie, by King Dick—Kitty, 3. Four entries. I Heifer from Ist July, 1905—C. Clarke's Genoa' Lady, by Doctor—Genoa Girl, bred by J. Harris, Auckland; R. J. Linn's Rhoda, by Leo—Primrose, bred' by J. Mcßae,, 2; Griffiths and Cornwall's Magnet's Peggy, by Duchess Magnet— - ! Magnet's Waif, 3. |j Heifer from Ist July, 1900.—Griffiths ; and Cornwall's Daisy Dimity, by DoctorDcwdrop, bred by Mrs Knight; C ■ Clarke's Leaflet, by Wild Cherry—Leafi less, bred by E. D. MeLennan, 2; R. J. Linn's Floss 4th, by Starlight—Primrose fith, bred by J. Mcßae, 3. Pen of two heifers, over 18 months and under 222y 2 years.—W. Ambury's Ponga, by Golden Hope—Moth, and Karaka. hj Golden Hope-Chrysalis, only exhibit, 1. Pe-.i of two heifers under 18 months J. Hale's Ruby, hy Avenue's Pride—Kitty, and Alma, by Avenue's Pride—Penelope, 1; C. Clarke's Magnet Waif 11. and Eosina. 2. Three entries. GRADE JERSEYS.

Heifer or cow, in milk, under 4 years, by pedigree sire.—A. J. Luxton's' exhibit, by Magnet Boy's Grandson, 1; F. \V. F. Fagan's Diana, 2Pen of two heifers under 2 years.— Chas. Clarke's Sunshade and Sunshine, 1; H. B. Lcpper 2, and E. Ward, 3. PEDIGREE HOLSTEIN. A champion gold medal will be given for the best pure-bred bull and best purebred cow, in pedigree Holstein classes. Animals under 2 years and heifers not eligible to compete. A special prize (value £1 Is) for highest number of points scored in Holstein section. (For comment see page 3). Bull, 3 years and over.—Newton King's Sir dc Kola Inka Pietertje, by Aagie Grace's Sir dc Kol—dam Inka Katleen Pietertje, bred by W. H. Greville, U.S.A., 1; Mrs K. Street's Springheel Jack, by Loogfleld de Kol Burke, dam Mutual Paulina de Kol. Bull from Ist July, 1905.—Newton King's Brookland's Hero, sire Sir de Kol Inka Pietertje—dam Belle of Brooklands, bred by exhibitor, 1; Mrs R. Street's Prince, by King Manor de Kol, 2

Bull from Ist July, 1000.—Newton King's Crown Prince, sire Sir de Kol Tnka Pietertje, dam Nazli Paulina de Kol 3rd, bred by exhibitor, 1; same exhibitor's Prince Olrae 2. Cow, 4 years and over.—Newton King's Galatea Echo Parthenea, by Prince Galatea Echo, dam Partohea Echo Merehtchildc, 1; Newton King's Nazli's Gem, 2; Newton King's Rozine's Beauty Tlcifer from Ist July, 1904.—Mrs RStreet's Belle, by King Manor de Kol, dam Lady Torania Partehia, 1; Newton King's Galatea's Queen 2. Heifer from Ist July, 1005.—Newton [King's Nazli's Pet, sire Sir de Kol Inka Pietertje, dam Nazli Pauline de Kol 3rd, bred by exhibitor, 1; Mrs R. Street's Cheeky 2. , Heifer from Ist July, 1006.—Newton King's Duchess de Kol, sire Nazli de Kol. vinm Galatea's Queen, bred by ex•hilntnr, 1; Mrs. R. Street's Pauline's Beauty 2.

Pen of two heifers, over 18 months or under 2% yeard.-Newton King, only exhibitor. 2. Pen of two heifers under 18 months. —Newton King 1, Mrs Street 2. Pen of two heifers, under 2 years.— Newton King's Tulip and Pansy 1, Mrs Street's 2. i GRADE HOLSTEIN. Heifer or cow in milk, under 4 years, by pedigree sire.—Mrs R. Street's Floro ' ■ . i'. " :J -'-'- : --il'4itl«y«iil. PEDIGREE POLLED ANGUSA champion gold medal for the best pure-bred bull and best pure-bred cow in pedigree Polled Angus dasses - . *>,-, A&KSidft

mm, a jtars unu o\ei.—„. „. \.«.. n ,- uciiti jj.aUci'j oy rasinoiit, r/wee, uaui viuijueuc, i. <_mly entry. null, lroui la July, IUUO.—J. J. Caiuplidl's Cavalier, by Duke of lurk—iluine, 1. BuJl from Ist July, 1900— J. J. Campbell's Captain and Cronje, by Duke of loik, 1 and 2. Only oauiuiib. Cow, 4 years and over—J. J. Camp belt's Grand Duchess, by Duke of Xoi-k, 1; P. Sole's Countess 2.

I Heifer from Ist July, 1004. J. J. Campbell's Amy 1. Only entry. Heifer, from Ist July, 1005. J. J. Campbell's Barbara 1. Heifer from Ist July, 1006— J. J. Campbell's Baroness 1. Only entry. Pen of two heifers, over 18 months or under 2'/ s yenrs.<-J. J. Campbell's Amelia, ]. Only entry, Pen of two heifers, under 18 months. —J. J.Campbell 1. Only entry. PEDIGREE HOLSTEIN. A champion gold meoal lor the best pure-brej bull and best pure-bred cow in pedigree Shorthorn classes. The Northern Steamship Coy.'s Special prize of £1 Is for highest number of points scored in Shorthorn section. Mr J. McJlaster's £4 4s for the best Shorthorn bull, dairy type, any age.

Bull, 3 years and over.—Mooro-Hunt-ter's Estate, Count Waterloon, bred bv file Archdeacon Williams, by" Ruby Duke of Derrimut-Lily Waterloo 31st! t; (, and W. Hoskin's Carnegie, by TuS ,;A: Ti,s ' nivi,,so n'a Duke of Devon, ■); W. Birdling's Picnic v.li.c. Bull, from Ist July, lflOti.—MooreHunters Estate, Katipo 2nd, by Count Waterloo 3rd, dam Smdor 9th, bred by exhibitors, I; Moore-Hunter's Estate t'ensy Verdon 3rd, 2. '

Cow, 4 years and over-H. G. Gibson's am,ridge Rose 3rd, by Lord Nonsuch, s V. Birdling's Crystal Countess of Darlington 4th, 2; W. Birdling's Ladv Melrose :!. Heifer from Ist July, 1905.-W. Birdhngs Princess Melrose, by Imperial, 1. PEDIGREE HEREFORD. A champion gold medal will be given for the best pure-bred bull and best pure-bred cov/ in pedigree Hereford cl.is="~». Animals under 2 years and heifers not eligible to compete. Bull, 3 years and over.-Chas. Role's Crown Jewel by Clarence, dam Corona entry XftA " J ' LeVett > ] ' Only

Bull from Ist July, IMO.-Chas. Sole's cntric? a " d K " itokc l n " d % on] y Cow 4 years ami ovw.-CJhis. Role's A Hve ! ' e n 2 T'' ''l P, '° nocr ' d <™ M« Active. 1. Only entry. Heifer, from ' Ist July, 1004 _n,„. Sole's Clematis 1. Only entry TOLLED ANGUS." A* usual Mr .T. J. Campbell sxyept the J r ve,,andrilS^ ci ;-;;;

RTrOTiTTTOnKS. Shortlmrn, attracted fair entr'™. „„,, ,re,e! l,blto ™"' T ri «'l«l ™h well-known II" Hers Estate, of Ifawera, Mr W v!!h',"'c "/ f""""- «n,l formerly of > 11, (anlerhurv. Mr ir. 0. Gibson, of >.llhun. and (he Messrs Tfckin. of n,.|| 'lo,k. 1,,, Jm] „ ( , w . ls we]] he ffiiality of stock, and described the j ™ '"'" «" « typical stnd animal, )'o,«h a fe, v ])nf ,i lPS nf <]irtv wll . t( , spoiled his color. He was a bull show,mir u l„t „f cham-ier! The secondl \v™ Imll was also of .a very useful l type. Cows were very ordinary, and shown in small numbers. The' voimg stock, however, was all of a first-rate [stamp—an excellent sign. FAT CATTLE (Open Class.) Mr._ W. Birdling's Sjieeial of £2 2s to" highest „u,„|, or of ]lo j nts jn c] s • I'en ol Iwo Bullocks, anv im> w Birdling (Waitara) 1 and 2 J S .' Fat Cattle,.f e n of Two Steers under 4 ,

years (first prize, Mr. 11. J. H. Okcy's special )-W. Hinlling 1 and 2. Fat Cattle, Pen of Two Cows—W. I Birdling 1. | I'ul Cattle, l'en of Two Barren Heifers | under 4 years—W. liinlling 1 nnd 2. . Best Two Bullocks most suitable for ] freezing—W. Birtlling 1 and 2. HORSES.

A noticeable feature of the Show is ' the horse classes, which are all well re- | presented. At most of the shows this , year the thoroughbreds have been of a light class. This applies particularly to the entires. This is not the case, how-1 ever, at the present show. Five first- i class animals faced the judge, the rib- ■ boa being awarded to Mr. 11. L. Vine's Coronet, a beautiful specimen of his type. Mr. 1). O'Brien's Malatua was well deserving of second award. The judge volunteered the remark that the t entires were the best he had seen in a 1 show ring for a long time. The other classes were not large, but included

animals of high-class quality. Every year shows an improvement in tl.'C carriage and hackney typos. The .annus characteristics appear to be better, defined than formerly. In the hackney stallions the entry was good. Mr. .lo"« West's Lord Kitchener, who is in splendid fettle, caught the judge's eye, and wears the coveted red. Three others are in this class, and are fine sorts.j The young stulf in this class would adorn any show ring. They are

in better show condition than those exhibited last year. The ponies are a splendid lot, and, as at all shows, they arc a source of attraction, especially to the young generation. These little Ftjuines, too, are well broken, and very tractable, a feature which always weighs with the judges. The competition horses include some of the best specimens in the Dominion. We shall have more to say of them later. In passing judgment on the draughts, the judge made special reference and was particularly taken with Mr. Campbell's Blossom, "giving her the first award.

In the dry mare class Mr. V. A. Bremer's Glennie had no trouble in again securing the award, the judge remarking that a better animal would be hard to find anywhere. The three-year geldings ■re very fine types, the judge stating that the winner is the finest mover he had seen, while his conformation was perfect, and the quality top grade. The Borough Council's gelding also came iijfor a share of praise, Duke being characterised as one of the test geldings in the island. In speaking of the three-year fillies, the judge stated that it was a pity that more entries of the quality were not shown. He could not speak too highly of the winner, Mr. (iamlin's Kaupokouni Glen, her quality

being superb, while as a mover he had not met anything better. Although only one entry was shown in the class for colt since August Ist, 1905, the judge was quite satisfied with the quality of Mr. Mitchell's entry. The two-year fillies are a nice lot, and number 'three entries. The judge was in something of a quandary in this class. 'J he winning filly_, Mr. Silvester's Wai.nate Bell, showed a three-year mouth, and a little discussion as to her real age cropped up. The sportsmanlike attitude of Mr. Alex. Mitchell (the owner oT the second prize winner) in stating that he knew the first prize animal to be only two years, was a pleasing sideissue of the judging. Perhaps the evenest class shown is the yearlings. . The j-idgc was very pleased with the quality. "All well-grown stuff of the highest order of merit," was his comment. Coming to a pair of heavy draught horses, the high quality of Mr. Prcmer's and the Borough Council liorses drew forth some complimentary remarks, in the course of which he Hated that any of these animals could .show with distinction at any show in the Dominion. Mr. F. A. Bremer's Glennic was awarded the championship for the best Clydesdale marc. This magnificent .nare is having no difficulty in repeating her previous year's performances in De show rings.

Trophy of £3 3s to bo given for the highest number of points scored in all horse classes, To be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. Champion gold medal will be given for the best pure-bred blood horse and best pure-bred blood mare exhibited. Animals under 2 years old not eligible to compete. New Zealand Insurance Co.'s special prize, value £1 Is, for highest number of points scored ia Thoroughbred Class. THOROUGHBREDS.

(Whose dam and sire appear in the English, Australian, and N.Z. Stud Book). Judge, Mr. D. Campion, Feilding. Entire—H. L. Vine's Coronet (Castor -.-Necklace) 1, D. O'Brien's Malatua 2, J. Bond's Campfire 3. Five entries. Colt from Ist August, 1905 J. Davidson's Rewcr 1. Two entries. Filly from Ist August, 1905—Putt Bros 1. (Only entry). i Colt from Ist August, 190 C—Putt ■ Bros. 1. '(Only entry). Filly from Ist August—D. O'JJrienN lilly Uhlan—Heriot. (Only entry). CARRIAGE HORSES AND HACKS Entire—J. West's Lord Kitchener (Albury—lsisis) 1, J. R. Jones' Berlin Mac 2, F. Gooch's Jerbelski 3. Four entries. Best foal by Gilnockic—J.« H. Street's Bess's foal. ■ Mare under 15.3 W. Langman's Miro 1, Noble Hill's Ronnie 2, H. Street's 3. Seven entries. Filly or gelding from Ist August, 1901 j —W. Hyslop's Taihoa 1, W. Ambury's Jap 2, F. E. Orbcll's Wi Pore 3. Fivo entries. Filly or gelding from Ist August, 1005— G. W. Hyslop's Lady Patience 1, I W. Ambury's Trixie 2, Noble Hill's Laddie 3. Five entries.

Colt from Ist August, 1005—Greenwood Bros. .1, Gus Soles 2. (Only entries.) Colt, Filly or Gelding from Ist August, 1900— H. Weston's. J. Two entries. PONIES. Entire, not over lVfe hands—George Davy's Sandfly 1, Edgar Bayley's Tom Thumb 2. Three entries. Mare, in foal, or foal at foot, not over 13% hands—C. E. James' Doll 1, Ceo. Davy's Queenie 2, K. Bayley's Brownie 3. Four entries. DRAUGHTS.

(Judge, Mr. W. M'Kenzie, Masterton.) Mare, in foal or foal at foot—J. J. Campbell's Blossom 1, W. Birdling's Young Jannie 2. (Only entries.) Best Dry Mare— V. A. Bremer's Glennie 1, A. Willcox'a Heather Uirl 2. (Only entries.) Gelding, 4 years or over—New Plymouth Bfrough Council's Duke 1, It. Tait's Nugget 2, New Plymouth Borough Council's Ginger 3. Gelding from Ist August, 1904 F. A. Bremer's Bounce 1, F. A. Bremer's Boxer 2. Three entries. Filly from Ist August, 1904 J. N. j Gamlin's Kaupokonui Glen 1, F. Sylvester's Thistle Blossom 2. Two entries.

xwo-year Colt-J. D. Mitchell's Knight of Wailii 1. (Only entry.) Two-year-old Gelding—B. Honeyficld's Skipper 1. (Only entry.) Two-year-old Filly—F. Sylvester's Waunate Belle 1, J. D. Mitchell's 2, Gus Sole's 3. Three entries. Filly from Ist August, 1900— H. Purdie's Lady Roberts 1, J. J. Campbell's lady Lincoln 2, George Spark's Daisy Bell 3, C. and AV. Hoskins' Gipsy Maid v.h.e. Four entries.

Pair Heavy Draught Horses—F. A. Bremer's Glennie and Boxer 1, New Plymouth Borough Council's Big Duke 1, and Duke 2. (Only entries.) Pair Light Draught ' Horses—Gns Sole s Floss and Jess 1. (Only entry.) Mr. J[. Purdic's special prize of £3 3s, for best yearling by Lord Roberts, was won by Gus Sole's colt. HACKS. Lady's Hack, 13 hands and over, s'iowu and ridden bv ladv—A. J. Has •ie's Breeze 1, ,1. D. "Mitchell's Straight Eleven 2, K. Klliot's Oliver Twist J KVvcn entries. Pom under 1:3 hands— AV. Jliiminson's S:„r 1, E. Ward's .Mick 2, Miss C. Mont< liore's flattie 3. Six entries. Pony under 13.1—Gus Sole's Trixie 1, .Miss 1). Mitchell's Miss Lander 2, AA 7 .' IMflgiuson's Star 3. Six entries.

Wcight-ciirrying-hnck, up to 15st—.1 J). .Mitchell's Straight Eleven 1 F a' limner's Dick .2, 11. AVestland's Fife 3 jMne entries. Most Paced Haek-F. AVatson's Shellrock 1, I. Bonlton's Glen 2, J D Mitchell's Straight Eleven 3. Thirteen entries. Best Town-delivery Milk Cart-P. Hale, Prince 1. Only entry.

SHEEP. The sheep classes .iow i n-irked fldjvanco on those of prcv.i is miowc rii<> number of exhibits is greater than last year's, while the same quality has never (before been seen on a, BhowgroUD.6l

in North Taranaki. Wo do not aspire ito be a sheep-breeding district, and consequently local exhibits are not in great I force. The well-known breeders, H. R. ' Lancaster (of Falmerston North), J. R. • ICorrigan (Hawera), and A. S. Tonks (llawera.), the main exhibitors, though Sirs Street and Mr. J. 11. Street, and Messrs C. and W. Hoskin nnd F. Salway (l!c!l Block) and Mr S. J. Hyslop (Sen-

try Hill), W. Birthing (Waitara), and 111. Weston have several entries. The I three first-named breeders have scored 1 lii-.ivily, repeating the successes they ; achieved at the soutiiem shows. The; I champion ram is a Lincoln belonging to jMr Corrigan. It is a" fine animal,; ' showing all the best characteristics of ithat type of sheep. The 'same with N equ '.l truth may ho said o{ the champion ewe, an English Leicester, shown jby Mr Lancaster. ;' | The English Lciecsters claimed the .biggest entries. Animals that swept the boards at the southern shows must have special merit and are worthy of the close inspection and attention of ; those interested in the sheep industry. \ The Leiccsters have a symmetry of form and fullness of fleece that much im-

pressed the judge. In Border Loicesters there are one or two capital specimens. Big of limb and heavy of fleece they Uvould be distinctive in any allow class. Mr Corrigan has some excellent stuff I in the Lincoln classes, which he mono-

polises. There a few fair quality' sheep in the Hampshire and Itomney Marsh classes. The Shropshircs are a fine type, the animals being well covered and are an education in themselves.. As a whole the class can compare favorably with anything of the kind shown elsewhere. There are some nice, wellwoolled specimens in the Southdowns. They show every indication of the true type. One authority expressed the' opinion yesterday that the South Island? breeders would not he able to surpass them in general quality, and he is not far astray. There are several pens of crffis-bred Longwools (why not salt them "grade sheep"?) that take ths eye of the visitor. They are a splendid hit. There is good competition in the; Freezers' classes, in which are some really good animals—as goad, indeed, as could be seen at any show. Ths Msheep classes are also well filled wijS att exceptional lot of high-quality animate,. One or two nrc shown on the rough side, but on the whole they are in good tOttvlition. Scheduler— '."l*!'A ENGLISH LEICESTERS. Bam, over 18 months^—S. R. I«ncas> ter 1, J. K. Corrigan 2, 0. and W. Hos. kin 3. Seven entries.

Ham, under 18 months.—S. R.. Lancaster 1, J. E. Corrigan 2 and 3. Eight entries. Three rams, under 18 months.—J. R. Corrigan 1, Mrs R. Street 2, J. R. Corrigan 3."" Three entries. Ewe, over 18 mouths, with lamb at foot.—S. R. Lancaster 1, J. R. Corrigan 2 and 3, J. H. Street v.h.c. Four entries. . ■ i ,|', Three ewes, with lambs at foot,—S. R. Lancaster 1, J. R. Corrigan 2, Mrs R,' Street 3, J. R.' Corrigan v.h.c, Mrs R. Street h.c. Five, entries. BORDER LEICESTERS. Ram, over 18 months.—A S, Tonks lj J. It. Corrigan 2; A. S. Tonks 3, J. RCorrigan, v.h.c. Four ontricß, Ram, under 18 months.—A. S. Tonkß 1 and 2, J. R. Corrigan 3 and fi.c. Four entries. ' •

Three rams under 18 months—J. R. Corrigan 1. Ewe over 18 months, with lamb at foot—A. S. Tonks 1 and 2, J. R. Corrigan 3, v.h.c, and h.c. . Three ewes with lambs at foot—J. U. Corrigan 1 and 2. Three ewes under 18 months —J.. R. Corrigan 1 and 2. Ewe under 18 months—A. S. sTonk* 1 and 2, J. R. Corrigan 3 and v.h.c. LINCOLN.* Ram, over 18 months.—J. R. Corrigan 1 and 2, Greenwood bros. 3. Three erftries. Ram,-under 18 R, Corrigan 1, 2 xnj. 3. . Three entries. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at R. Corrigan, 1, 2, and 3. Three entries. """"""">_ ' Three ewes, with foot.—J. R. Corrigan 1 and 2. Only entrieß. Three ewes, under 18 months.—J. R. Corrigan 1 and 2, only entries. Ewe, under 18 months.—J. It' Corrigan 1 and 2. Only entries. HAMPSHIRE.

Ham under 18 months.—P. Salwfty j. Only entry. ~ ..-,;'■' Ewe, over 18 months, tvith lamb at foot.—Salway 1. . Only eHtry. Three ewes under 18 months.—F, Salway 1. Only entry. ; ••, I Hwe under 18 months.—F. Salway 1 and 2. Only entries. ROMNEY MARSH. Ram over 18 months.—S, Hyslop's 1, 2 and 3. Only entries. Three ewes, under 18 months.—S. J. Hyslop 1. One entry. Ewe under 18 months.—S. J. Hyslop 1- Only entry. J( j SHROPSHIRE. '"''-, '■

Ram over 18 months.—J. K. Corrigan 1 and2. Only entries. Ram under 18 months.—J. Ri. Corrigan 1 and 2. Only entries. Three rams nuder 18 months.—J. R. Corrigan 1 and 2. Only entries. ■ ' Ewe over 18 months with lamb a* foot.—J. R. Corrigan 1, 2 and" 3. Only entries. • ■....), • , Three ewes, with lambs at foot.-ij. R. Corrigan 1 and 2. Only entries. Three ewes under 18 months.—J. R\ Corrigan 1 and 2. Only entries. Ewe, under 18 months.—J. R. borri-' gan 1 and 2. Only entries. SOUTHDOWN.

'. Ram over 18 months.—S. R. Lancaster 1 and 2; C. H. Burnett 3. Five , entries. Ram under 18 months—S. R. Lanoas- , ter 1. Only entry. Three rams, under 18 months.—S R Lancaster 1. Only entry. Ewe over 18 months, with lamb at foot.—S. R, Lancaster 1 and 2. Onlv entries. «,_ J nreo ewes with lamb at foot.—g w. Lancaster 1. Only entry. Ewe, under 18 months.-S. R. Lancaster 1. Only entry. '-■■ ■ , CROSSBRED LONGWOOL. Pen of three ewes with lambs at foot -J. R. Corrigan 1, A.. S. Tonks 2, J. R Corrigan 3. Five entries. ' , Pen of three owes, 2-tooth.—J R rw "TirSt s ; To u nks 2 ' J - R - Co «£ 3, J. 11. Street v.h.c. Four entries. FREEZERS. >i i?it best freezers, wethers, unto 1201b live W eight.-A. S. TOnks 1. W. Birdlmg 2, A. S. Tonks 3, C. and W. Hoskm v.h.c., B. Honeyfield h.c. Six entries. '- ■ 1 ,„»","' five best freezers, ewes, under 1 120111, hye weight.-!!. Weston i, 0, min* W. Hoskin 2 and 3, Mrs K. Street' V.b.e. Six entries. us/:

FAT SHEEP. Pen of five wethers, any (Icv-AY S Tonks l, C. and W. Hoskhi[» j, r r m . npnn 3. Six entries. US? idling V.6.e ana !.!«. Fire Pen of five fa* lambs, under ft lbs weight suitable for freering.lw B kl fc Mrs n, Street 2, W?BWifn g l, H. Weston v.h.c Four entries.

PET LAMB. Best pot lamb—Miss fvv Street 1, Miss Ella Street 2, J. R. Corriga,n 3. Three entries, , 'i-'.Kj.ajf

CHAMPIONS. Champion ram on the ground.—J. R. C'orrigan's Lincoln. """ *t*lH( : Champion ewo on the ground.—S; ; R. Lancaster's English Leicester. PIGS. The entries in the pig c l Maes m TL ~C oD9,tir i nS the extent of the ■gjbwedmg and raisin'g in the district, LuZ??r e i tlmt farmcM h ™ »-* foi a lar S? r nUmbcr of animala or exluhition. Those that are shown, 1 owever are rf the right sort, and bear U«T closest inspection, eoine splendid types being on view. Results.— . BERKSHIRE. Sow under I year.-tf. C. Sampson 1 mid 2. Only cntrie*

YORKSHIRE. __ • ' . I Boar under 1 year.—P. wToidhani I. . Only entry. , I Sow under 1 year.—F. W. Oldham 1. i Only entry. I Sow under 1 yoar.-Chas. Ansford 1. lig under six Ansford I. F. AA r . Oldham 2. Only entries. Best pen of two pigs," between 801bs mid 1101b dead weight (MesSra Thomas I Korthwioh and Sons' special prize of ' ■£/) ss, £3 3s for first prize and £2 2s for second prize).—John Lovcll 1, Hi C. Sampson 2 Three entries, ,' ; (Continuation of page 5; '■