THE TARANAKI SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 285, 26 November 1908, Page 4

THE TARANAKI SHOW

Under ideal weather conditions, the Taranaki Agricultural Society's thirty- I fourth annual show opened yestcrdaV. The rain of the previous day had left the grounds in perfect condition, and the attendance for a first day was'consequently very satisfactory. *The exhibits of stock in nearly all classes were numerous and the quality all round showed the steady improvement that is | characterising breeding throughout the

province. Each class will be dealt with separately under the various heads. Side-shows of every description as usual vie with each other in pursuit of stray silver, and all will no doubt be rewarded. The absence of implement exhibits, as the result of the decision of nmnufae- ' turers, is lobbing the shows of a certain amount of interest i:i that direction, but patrons are amply compensated by the excellence of the remaining shows of I exhibition only. The publican's booth under Jlr. E. Whittle's control is, as usual, conducted

oil lines that cannot be questioned, and the afternoon tea and luncheon booth under the control of Jlr. Thomson caters for the inner comfort of all. The stewards and judges got through their work yesterday in very good time, and everything worked smoothly and harmoniously under the almost peneet system evolved bv the popular secretary, Jlr. E. P. Webster. I HORSES.

The principal feature of any show is the horses, and the Taranaki Agricultural Society's show this year is particularly good in this respect. Almost I every type of equine, from the heavy Clydesdale to the smallest pony, is in evidence. The Clydesdales include some of the .best in the Island. The champion mare of the show, the Hon. J. D. Ormond's Lady lilen, is a 8-year-old of beautiful conformation, and possesses quality not often met with. For her age she is splendidly furnished, and several judges hold the opinion that Lady den is the best 3-year-old filly in the Dominion. The judge, Jlr. A. McLean, of Hastings, expressed himself as well

satisfied with the whole of the draught classes, some of the animals being of a high order of merit. Lady Glen holds the excellent record this year of being awarded first and champion honors at I Hawke's Bay, Wanganui, Hawera, and New Plymouth. The Hon. .1. D. Ormond also secured a well-merited win in the 2-year-old filly class with Countess. This filly gives promise- of furnishing into a champion. Mr. J. J. Campbell, of Kaupokonui, shows the best dry mare, a beast showing a deal of quality and good feminine conformation. This ex-

hibitor also carried off the awards for best pair of heavy draughts and best pair of light draughts. Mr. F. A, Bremer's splendid geldings, Bounce and Boxer, are worth going a long way to see. Bounce, who secured first honors, was commented upon most eulogistically by the judge, Mr. McLean remarking that this animal was one of the finest geldings he had ever seen. The juvenile classes are not strong numerically, but the quality i* good. The entire classes will be judged to-day. Carriage horses and hacks are a splendid exhibit. Those engaged in the ring competitions are fine specimens. Ali are. in show condition bloom, and the most of them bear evidence of patient schooling. Naturally keen interest centres around these animals. Thoroughbreds constitute a small but good quality section. In a country where so many excellent thoroughbred's arc bred it is to regretted that these sections do not fill better. At almost all agricultural shows the scarcity of ' this class of animal is a notable feature. This should not be, and we hope to see better exhibits iu future, as there is 1 no class of exhibit that makes a more ' attractive display than the wellmoulded thoroughbred. The pony section is a most attractive one. Both the harness and saddle classes include splendid specimens. Taken as a class, the ponies are a distinct improvement on those of former shows. The thoroughbred, hackney, and pony stallions will be judged to-day. THOROUGHBRED. Mare in foal, or with foal at foot Mrs. Walter Bayly's Sheila (FlintlockWitiora), foal at foot by Gilnockie, 1; J. Bond's Sister Frances' (Seaton Delaval—Agatha), 2. Four entries. Three-year colt—R. Morrow's Saudow (San Frau—Okoairi), 1. Only entrv. ■Yearling Cult—l. George,'! ami 2. Only entries. Yearling filly— \V. A. Jury's Miss Jingal, 1; H. B. Lepper. 2. Only entries. Mr. M. .tones' special prize of £4 4s for best foal by Gilnockie was won by Mr. W. Scoles, Lepperton. CARRIAGE AND HACKS. Mr. C. Arden's special prize of £2 2s for best foal by Count Belden was won by Mr. H. Looney, Oakura. For best yearling by Count Belden the special prize of £2 2s given by Mr. Arden was awarded to Mr. Thomas Hawkins, Fitzroy. Mare, 15.3 and over, in foal or with foal at foot, best calculated for breeding carriage horses or weight-carrying hack.—\Y. Scholes (U>pperton), Daisy, 1. Three entries. Mare, under 15.3, 5r foal or with foal at foot, best ealcwktcd for breeding carriage horses or weiglit-carryiug hack. —II. Looney (Oakura), Kit, 1; W. Honeyfield (Tataraiinaka), 2. Five en tries. Filly or gelding, from August Ist, 1905, suitable for saddle or carriage horse.—W. Amlrnry (Frankley Road), Trixie, 1; W. Scholes (Lepperton). 2. Only entries. 2-ycar filly or gelding, suitable for saddle or carriage horse.—George Eva (Veale Road), 1; A. R. Young (Bell Block). 2. Four entries. 2-year colt, suitable for saddle or carriage bone.—A. R. Young's Pawir broker, 1. Only entry. Yearling colt, filly, or" gelding, suitable for saddle or carriage horse.—Thomas Hawkins (Fitzroy). 1: F. Syme (Waitara). Silver Lead, •>. Eight entries.

pontes. Hare, in foal, or with foal at foot not exceeding Ll'/, hands.—.). W Burke's (Elthaml Daphne. 1: \V. 11. •Jury, 2. Only entries. DRAI'C.IITS. i Mr. Jl. Purdie's .speeial prize of -CT 3s for best yearling bv Lord Roberts was won by Mr. A. Western, Bell Block, with Roberts' Bov. Best Hit Ma're.-.1. J. Campbell's (Kaiipokonui) -less. 1; A. X. Mills (Omala), 2. Ifon. J. f). Ormo-.id's Lady C.lcn arrived too late for this competition. Oelding. lour years or over.—F. A. i Bremer's Bounce. 1; F. A. Bremer's Boxer, 2. Three-year filly—[lon. -1. D. Orniond's Lady (ilen, 1; Thomas l'errv's (Mangatoki) Bell, 2. Two-year filly.—Hon. .1. D. Onuoiid's Countess, 1; J. ,J. Campbell's Lady Lincoln, 2. Yearling Colt.—Arthur Western's Koberts' Boy. I. | Yearling " filly.—F. Andrews (Bell .Block), I; Thomas Perry's Dollv, 2. Pair heavy draughts—J. J.' Campbell's .Te.ss and Lady Lincoln, 1; F, A. Bremer's .Bounce and Box'er, 2. Pair light draught horses—J. J. Campbell's Lady Lincoln and Jess, 1; .11. J. M. Thomson's Ovp and Belle, 2. The Hon. .T. D. Orniond's three-year old mare Lady Glen was awarded champion draught mare of the show and gold medal. CATTLE. IPKDIGUEK JERSEYS. Judge: Mr. J. A. McC'rea, Palmerston North. Jerseys were again the sironj.«\«t cattle section, and these pretty and

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docile boats maintained their popularity | with the spectators. There were no less than seventy entries in the section, and in one class Jlr. McCrcu, who acted as judge in the unavoidable abI sence of Jlr. Paul Hunter (Porangahau), Iliad to select the winner in a class of seventeen. Tllie championship honors in the bulls were awarded to. Jlr. J- , Short's Pride of Beaconslield, which won last year as the .property of Jlr.

Towlcr. llus bull is a typical Jersey, and the judge was eloquent in his praise ot hiin. With a typical head, lovely temper, splendidly ribbed up and must evenly proportioned throughout, and skin and hair like velvet, Pride of ileaconslield drew considerable admiration. The judge was enamored of his sclfcohir and of the formation of his rump, the beast being "not pointed at both ends," as is so often the case. In the ring and in the pen considerable atten- ] lion was paid to Campaniles Sultan, < I the line bull recently imported ifrom

the Isle of Jersey by Jlessrs. Griffiths and Cornwall. This bull was not of the kind loved by Jlr. JkCrea, who objected to what he termed broken color, the bull being black with lighter patches in places, but showing an excellent coat and skin. Jlr. Short's bull, he said, was also rather better in back and loins, but still he was a magnilieent animal, and many were inclined to dispute the " decision of the judge. Mr. C. Clarke's two-year-old bull Starlniaht was select-

Ed as reserve champion, Jlr. S. li. Umcaster judging him and his class at the request of Jlr. JlcCrca. who had bred Starbright. This bull promises to develop into an adult that can hold his place hi any company. There was in many of the exhibits a certain amount of coarseness, due in a measure to overfeeding during their young days. All of the bulls were useful animals, though some of them would be more correctly termed herd bulls than stud siresbound to have an elevating effect upon the butter-fat tests of the milking herds, but hardly likely to produce ■ show-ring champions. Jlr. J. V. Yos- | pur's Jlona Sweet won out of seven-

teen in the yearling class, and the judge experienced the utmost difliculty in sorting them out, eventually allotting every award allowed him by the rules. Mr. A. B. Watkins' 'well j known Heather was the champion cow, winning right out from her company on all-round quality. Last year she received only a "commended" ticket, but this time she beat her own progeny, Mr. C. Clarke's Lady Disdain, which wore the red ticket last year as a two-year-old. Messrs. Griffiths and Cornwall's Magnet's. Peggy won in the three-year-old class, and was

chosen as reserve champion, and Mr. A. Buchanan, of Palnierston North, won in the two-year-old heifers. Mr. C. Clarke's Genoa Maid, a pretty little heifer, was the best yearling in' a class of fourteen. The judge said, lie w.is ; greatly pleased with the quality of the exhibits and their condition and handling, and advanced the opinion that it was the finest Jersey show yet seen in Taranaki. Commenting on the arrangements, lie said that the society would do well to follow the lead of the Palnierston people in not allowing owners to lead stock in the ring except in the case of aged animals. The grade Jerseys he considered were a good Ipt. Prize-list:— Bull calved prior to July Ist, 11105.•T. Short, Okaiawa, Pride of Beaconsfield (by Pride of Egmont-Bright Eyes), 1 and champion; Grilliths and Cornwall, New Plymouth, Campanile's Sultan (by Sullfii of Oakland*—Campanile 111., imp. Jersey). 2; A. Buchanan, Palnierston North, .March Brown, 3. Three, entries. Bull, from July Ist. l'.lOfi.—C. Clarke, N'ew Plymouth, Starb'right (StarlightMarigold 11.), 1 and reserve champion; P. J. Petersen, Midliirst, Street Arab (Pride of Eginonl—Waif), 2; i Joseph Geddes, 801 l Block. .Marcus (Crete Cicero—Jenny hind), .'l. Seven entries. Bull, from July Ist, 1007. J. F. Vosper, Midliirst, Mona Sweet (Yankee Sweet—Mona), 1; J. Hale. Dynamite (St. Brelade-Topsy IV.), 2; S. Lancaster, Palnierston ' North, Ileum (T,iremo—Daisy), :!; P. J. Petersen, Simon King (Doctor—Viola's Duchess), v.h.c; W. H. Booth, Mana of Puketapu (Oculist— Amiabelle), li.c; P. Raill, Kuril, Golden Rule. (Golden Prince—Queen May), c. Seventeen entries. Cow. calved .prior to July Ist, 1004. A. E. Watkin, ITonui, Heather (Magnet Boy—Frisky), 1 and champion; C. Clarke, Lady Disdain (Dr. William— Heather), 2; C. Clarke, Mona (Sailor Boy—lvy), 3; Griffiths and Cornwall. Fury's Fairy (by Doctor—Fury), 4. Ten entries. Heifer, from July Ist, 1005.—Grilliths and Cornwall, Magnet's Peggy (Duchess Magnet—Magnet's Waif). 1 and reserve champion; J. Hale. Avenue Road. Primrose (Avenue's I'ride-Blueliell II.), 2. Three entries. Heifer, from July Ist. IflOfi.—A. Buchanan. Palnierston North. Starlight's Lily, 1; C. Clarke, Leaflet (Wild Cherry —Leafless), 2; A. Buchanan, Wistaria 3; J. Hale, Lady Cora (King Dick—Silver Cup), 4. Five entries. Heifer, from July Ist. 11107.-0. Clarke, Genoa Maid (Prince Daisy—Genoa Lady), 1; Griffiths & Cornwall, Wild Flower 11. (Wild Cherry—Buttercup's Bluebell). 2; A. G. Colson, Fitzroy (Golden Grand-Nancy), 3; C. Clarke, Daisy Queen (Dr. Jim—Genoa Daisy), v.h.e.; W. If. Booth, Carterton, Re'wa Duchess (Rosebud's Magnet—Primrose 17th), h.c; A. A. Ward, Miro, Up-lo-Date (Bullfinch—Waif), c. Fourteen entries.

Pol of two heifers, over 18 months and under 2'/ 2 years— J. Hale. Lady Belt (Avenue's Pride—Bluebell rr.) and' Alma (Avenue's Pride—Kitty 11.), 1. Only entry. Pen of two lieifevs. under IS months.— IF. P.. Lepper. 1: F. W. Oldham, 2. Herds prize, tliree cows •or heifers with hull, the property of one owner, pedigree Jerseys.—Orifliths & Cornwall's Campanile's Sultan. Furv's Fairv. Magnet's I'eogv, and Wild Flower 11., 1: C. Clarke's Ktarlisrht. Mann. Ladv Disdain. amlLeaHot; J.' Male's Dvnainite. Illnehcll rr.. Kitty K.. and Lady Cora. f!RAT)IO JEBSEY. Pell of two heifers.-11. I!. Lepper. 1: F. Andrews. 2.

FAT CATTLE. Pen of two bullocks.—\Y. Bivdling, Wniiarn. Pen of two steers.—\V. Birdliug, i and 2. Pen of barren heifers.—W. Birdliug. 1. Best, two bullocks, suitable for freezing.—W. IMvillimr. \ and 2. This xvas till' onlv entrant. Best 'pair of workiij- bullocks.—J. T. Collins (Frankley Eoad). 1. Onlv entry. <lrade or cross-bred cow, for beef or grazing.—\V. Birdliug, 1. PEDICKEE ABERDEEN AXGI'S. Hull, calved prior to July Ist, 111(15 .1, J. Campbell's (Kaiipokonui) Hatter, 1 and champion. Onlv entry. Bull, from July Ist, ]!)oli—J. J. Camphell, 1. Cow. calved prior to July Ist, 810L—,.L J. Campbell's Oram! Duchess, 1 and champion. Heifer, from Julv Ist, PJOS.—J. J. Campbell, 1. Heifer, from Julv Ist, I'lOli.—J. J. Campbell, 1. Heifer, from Julv Ist, IWI7.—J. J. Campbell, I. , ' PEDKiIiEE SIIOKTIIOUX. Bull, calved prior lo .Itilv Ist. l'lll.V - C. \V. lloskin's Carnegie.' I ami eliampion; \V. ISiiclling's .Picnic (Duke of Westlmrii—Victoria II.). 2. Onlv entries. Bull, from Julv Ist. 1!)H7.--11. <"!. (libson, Pukaraka Duke (Pukaraka Duke T.-2lst Grand Duchess of Umvera), J. Only entries.

Cow calved jirior to July, 101)4.—Ii. vi. (Jibson's Cambridge Hose ]ll, (by Lord Ntinswh), 1 and champion; 11. (!. Cibson's Ist (irand Duchess of Pukaraka (Russell's Florist—2lst lira nil Duchess of liawcra), 2: W, Birdling's Susan, 3. Six entries. Heifer, from July Ist, 1000.—II. Ci. [ dibson's 2nd (irand Duchess of Pukaraka (by Pukaraka Duke), 1; C. W. Uoskin's New Year's Gift, 2. Only entries.

PEDIGREE 110LSTEIN. Judge: Jlr. W. J. Lovelock. There were lew exhibitors in this sec- 1 lion, but the names are household words in the Uolstein world. Jlr. Newton King and .Messrs. It. Street and Sou have been breeding and exhibiting the best I of New Zealand's llolsteins for many years, and the exhibits at this show arc splendid specimens of the blaekj-and-white cattle. The champion bull was J exhibited by Jlr. Newton Kingi, and | iwas shown in the class for bulls calved prior to July, 11)05. Jlr. Lovelock considered there was no bull in the Dominion to beat him in his class. His yearling bull promises to develop into a typical Uolstein, and would probably have won yesterday in a big class. The cows were a line lot, of rather better average quality than the Ayrshire female section. The "grades" were wallfilled cuttle.

Bull, calved prior to July Ist, 1005. Newton King's Bonny Boy (by Sir de Kol Jnkii Peterje—Bell of'Brooklands), 1 and champion; E. Struct & Soil's Jack (Longficld tie Kol Burke—Mutual), 2. Bull, from July Ist, 1008.—Newton King's Jjonny Boy (.Sir do Kol Inka Pieteitje—Bell of llrooklands), 1. Bull, from July Ist, 1007.—Newton Kind's Petertje Boy (Sir de Kol Inka Petertje—Boginer Beauty), 1. Cow, calved prior to July Ist, 1004 Newton King's Galatea Echo Partlienea j (Prince Galatea Echo—Lady Partlienea Echo), 1; R. Street & Son's Belle (King Manor de Kol—Lady Tereuia Partlienea), 2; B. Street & Son's America Pauline 111., 3. Heifer, from July Ist, 1005—Newton King's Lady Rogine (by Sir de Kol Inka Petertje—Rogina 3rd de Kol) I anil champion; I!. Street and Son's Netta (by King .Manor de Kol—Lady Terenia Partlienea) 2. Heifer, from Ll Jnlv, l!HI(i-Newton King's Duchess de Kol (Xagl" de Kol -

Galatea Queen) 1; It. Street and Son's Fancy (King .Manor de Kol—America Pauline 111.) 2. Heifer, from Ist July, 1!)07—R. Street and Son's lirenda (King .Manor de Kol —Xetta) 1; Newton King's Countess Galatea (Sir de Kol hika Petcrtje— Belle of Brooklands) 2. Pen of two heifers, over 18 months and under 2'/, veal's—lij Street and Son 1. Only entry'. Pen of two heifers, under IS months— Newton King 1, Street and Son 2.

GRADE HOLSTEIN. Heifer or cow in milk, from Ist July, 1005, by pedigree Holstein sire—Newton King I. Pen of two heifers, from Ist July, 1007—Newton King I, R. Street and Son 2 and 3. PEDIGREE AYRSHIRE. Judge: Mr. \V. J. Lovelock, Paliuerston North. Ayrshires did not produce very big competition, but on the whole the quality was good. The judge was particularly pleased with the cow, Fancy 11., exhibited by Mr. Thomas Hawkins, of Fitzroy. This animal, if managed aright and brought into profit at the j right time, he considered was fit to follow up the various shows, and would lose only in a of exceptional merit. The champion bull was entered from the Ruakura State Farm, and showed nice type which he looked able to transmit to his progeny. The young stock was of a very even quality. Bull, calved prior to Ist July, 1005— T. Hawkins, Fitzroy, Seafield Beauty (Lord Seafield—Beauty) 1.

Bull, from Ist July, 1000—Government Experimental Farm, Ruakura, Ben Lomond (Young Tain o' Shanlcr—Lady Olive) 1; Olson Bros.' Doctor (Lord Cardigan—Daisy II.) 2. Four entries. Bull, from Ist July, 1007—Olson Bros.' .Marquis of Woodlands (Donald—Stately) lj Olson Bros.' Laddie (Laird—Toodles) 2. Only entries. Cow, calved prior to Julv Ist, 1004 — T. Hawkins' Fancy 11. (Pr'ince AlfredFancy) 1; Olson Bros.' Victor Stately (Victor-Stately IV.) 2; Olson Bros.' Maidio (Royalist—Dorens) 3. Six entries.

Heifer, from Ist Julv, 1005-Olson Bros.' Toodles (Cairick —Maidic) 1. Only entry. Heifer, from Ist Julv, WOO—Olson Bros.' Mona (Donald—Daisy) 1. Only entry. Heifer, from Ist July, 1907—AV. R. Bonner's Duchess 11. 1; \i. Btillot's Flora 2. Two entries. Pen of two heifers—Olson Bros. 1. Two entries. GRADE AYRSHIRES. (Grade or Crossbred for dairy purposes) Cow. 4 years and over, visibly in calf —C. Clarke's Primrose l', E. R. Davlv's Pearl 2, and E. R. Bayly's Lady 11.'3. Heifer, from Ist July, lOtlii—E. li. Bayly's Bella 1, It. Street and Son 2, E. R. Bayly's Buttercup 3. Heifer, from Ist July, 1007--J. tl. Glassford's (lnglewood) ' Creamie 1, C. and AA'. Uoskin 2. Pen of two heifers, calved prior to Ist July, KKW—R. Street and Son 1, A. Morton 2 and 3. Best [K'n of three calves, from August 1, BIOS, fed on Gilruth'a Calf Food —G. Tipphs I, 11. B. Lepper 2. (J. B. MaiEwan and Co.'s social prize).

SHEEP. ENGLISH LEICESTER. Riim, over 18 months—C. and W. llos- ■ kin 1 and 2: Arthur Western 3 and li.c; Tlios. Western, t. Kani. under 18 months—.l.l!. Corrigau 1 and ■>, TJios. Western v.h.e. Three ranis, undur IS mouths—J. I'. Corrigau 1 and 2. Ewe. over IS months, with lamb at foot—J. P.. Corrigau 1 and 2; Thus. Western v.h.e. Three ewes, with lambs at fool—J. R. Cornwall 1 and 2. Three ewes, under IS months—.l. It. Corrigan 1, Arthur Western 2. Ewe, under IS months—J. I!. C.'oriignn 1, Arthur Western 2. BORDER LEIC'ESTERS. ltam, over 18 mouths—J. K. Corrigan

Ram. under 18 months—l. R. Oorrigan I and i. Three rams, under IS months—J. K. Corrigau 1. 1 Ewe. over IS months, with lamb at foot--.1. 1!. Corrigau 1. Three ewes, with lambs at foot-J. R. Corrigan I and 2. Three ewes, under IS months—J. It. Corrigau I and 2. K.ve, under IS months—J. |{. Corrigau 1 and 2. LINCOLN'S. Ram, oyer IS months—W. tladsby 1 and 2 ami champion. 0. R. Corrigan v.h.e. Ram, under 18 months—W. Gadsby 1, .1. It. Corrigan v.h.e. Three rams under 18 months—J. 1!. Corrigan 1.

Kwe, over IS nibs, with lamb at foot-W. (bulsby 1 and ■> ami champion. .1. I!. Corrigan 'v.li.e. Kwe. under 18 month-, with lamb -it foot— W. (ladsliv 1 and 2, J. it. Corrigan v.h.c. Three ewes, with lambs at foot—W. tladsby 1 and 2,,). It Corrigan v.li.e. Three ewes, with lambs'at foot— W. Gadsby J, J. It Corrigan 2. Three ewes, under IS luontlis—\V. lladsby 1, ,1. It Corrigan 2. Hive, under 18 months—\V. lladsby 1 and 2, J. It Corrigan h.e, HAMPSJIiIiE, l{ani, over )S months—Xewton King I. 10we, over 18 months—Xcwtou King 1. SHROPSHIRE. Kam, over IS moiiths-,1. it. Corrigan I ami 2. Kam, under 18 moiillls-J. J. Campbell 1, .1. It Corrigan :'.. Three rams, under 18 months—J. .1. Campbell I. ,1. It Corrigan 2. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot —.1. It Corrigan .1 and 2. Three ewes, with lambs at foot—J. It Corrigan I and 2. Three ewes, under 18 months—J. It Corrigan 1 and 2, ,1. .1. Campbell h.e. Kwe, under IS months—,]. ,1. Campbell 1 anil 2. and T.h.c, .1. It Corrigan h.e. and c.

i CROSSBRED LO.VCWOOL Pen of tin- wos, with lambs at foot -.1. It Corriiiaii 1 uad 2. Pen of three ywes, 2-tootli-J. It Corrigan 1 and 2. KREKZERS. Pen of. live freezers, wethers, under 12(lllis live weight- W. Birdling I and Pen of live freezers, ewes, under 120 lbs live weight--\V. Birdling I and 2, C. and W. lln*kiii (two entries) v.li.e. PAT SI IF. HP. Pen of live wethers, aav age-J. It Corrigan I. W. Birdling 2 and h.e. Pen of live fat ewes, anv age—C. and , W. lloskin I, T. Western 2. Pen of live fat lambs, under 771bs live weight, suitable for freezing —Newton King 1, T. Western 2, YV. Birdling h,c | (Protest altered),

Pet lamb-Mrs. Keith McAllum 1,1 Misses Joy Stwct and Ella Street,equal, PIGS. The pig classes were not over-filled. Owners of swine have aii objection to I travelling tlieni about at this section of the year, and the entries aiill'er in consequence. The Berksliires, for instance, had only one exhibitor, but there was more quality in the pens than is often I seen in a whole avenue of them. The exhibitor was Mr. J. 11. Sellers, of Okaiawa, ami his pigs were those which have been shown recently right, from the | Uluff to New Plymouth without once being beaten. They are bred from stock imported by him from the stud which secured first and champion three years ago in the Park Royal Show, London. 1 The introduction of such a strain should work wonders in the pig-growiag indus--1 try of Taranaki. Yorkshires were en--1 te'red by local exhibitors, Messrs. Ans--1 ford, Morton, and Langnian showing " good specimens of the breed. The Tam- - worth, Poland-China, and White Chester 3 breeds Here not- represented, and Mr. u Jensen (Kaiinala) was the oyly ex- >' hibitor of Black Devons. u BERKSHIRE.

Boar. ove r one year—J. 11. Sellers 1. Sow. over one ycar-l. 11. Sellers, 1 r.nd 2. Sow, under one year—l. 11. Sellers 1. YOKKSIIIRR Boar, over one year—A. -Morton 1, C. Ansford 2. Boar, under one year—C. Ansford 1. Sew, over one year—W. Langnian 1, C. Aiislord 2. Sow, under one year—C. Ansford 1. BLACK. DEVON. Sow, over one year—J. P. Jensen 1. Pen of best three baconers, any breed (Inglewood Co-operative Bacon Co.'s special)—W. Uingnnui 1, 11. Street and Son 2, J as. Hall 3. Best, pen of two pigs, between 801bs and llOlb's, dead weight—ll. C. Sampson 1.

DAIRY PRODUCE ' The dairy produce section was again housed in the cool basement of the grandstand. Entries were good, and the eouipelition. as will be seen from tin- tabulated- results given elsewhere, was very close. Vae l.oreil and Christmas trophy g»c l.ii- year to the Bell Block jwii'y Company, for butter manufactured by .Ur. .1. Rutherford, manager, Last year' this trophy was secured by the Opunake Company. The Warea Dairy Company (Mr. V. llobinson, manager) entered* this year, and stepped into second place, and the Tarata Dairy Company's exhibit (Mr. C. Cameron, maker)'was third. Air. Rutherford retains for the Bell Block Co-operative the society's £:!,) challenge trophy, .Tarata being second in this instance, and Norsewood third. In the dairy factories' competition, for expert butter as in the other cases, Tarata topped the grading points, with Bell Block second, and the Moa Dairy Company (Inglewood) third. Tims Bell Block secured two firsts and trophies, and one second; Tarata, a first, second, and a third; Moa and Norsewood, eacli a third. There were but few entries of private dairy butter, but the quality was excellent. Fancy butter was not a big class. Only one exhibit of cheese, and only two exhibits oi bacon, were staged. Conversing with a News reporter, Mr. A. A. Thornton, Government grader at Auckland, who acted as judge, said that he was very pleased with the quality and the number of exhibits. These, he said, were very creditable indeed in a summer show. " The quality of the factory butter, on the whole, was .good, considering that it was made in the middle of October, before feed had hardened. For this reason feed flavors were

apparent in some exhibits. He considered the system of selecting for competition butter from that entered at the freezing works for export was a good one, as likely to place before the judge, anil the makers of the produce the condition in which the butter would open up on the English market. The chief fault, he said, was "strcakincss" in color, but otherwise the "make" was everything that could be desired. Doubtless the low-scoring factories were now making very much better butter, for only the flavors pulled them down in many cases, and these disappeared with the advance of the season. Ordinary grading points, such as are used in the Government stores, were used. Mr. Thornton asks us to intimate that he will be pleased to meet managers of factories in the showroom this morning at 11 o'clock to discuss the exhibits with them. Best box factory, not less than 5011 m. First I'rine, .Messrs. I.ovell and Christmas' challenge trophy of the value of 75 guineas to go to the factory, and to lie woy three years in successio;i or live years at intervals. (And ClO Ms i.-nsli', with certilicate, to go to the maker of the butter each year); second prize, the Society's award of to ss; third prise, the Society's award of ,t2 2s. ' '

The Taranaki Agricultural Society's second challenge trophy of 11102, to the value of ;C2o, to go to the factory and to be won three years in succession or live years at intervals. (And X.3 casli, donated by .Messrs, Collelt and Co., with Society's certificate, to go to the maker of the butter each year); second prize, .12 2s; third prize, £1 Is. llest box of factory butter for export.

Taranaki Dairy Factories' Competition for best box'of factory butter, not less than jlilbs, must suitable for export. Open only to those factories which have contributed XI to this competition. .

.Best bo* .private separator butter suitable for export—.Mr. Hub Turnbull (Huirangi) I, .Miss Kate C.rillin (Tarala) 2. , Best 21b fresh dnirv butter in rolls, salted - .Mrs. K. Turnbull 1, Miss 3. Turnbull 2, Mrs. W. JJ. Grant 3, James Blewman h.e. Fancy butler—Mrs. 11. T. Hall I, Mrs. I'. 1!. Poppcrrll 2. Best olil clieese, not less than 3Ulb—--11. Campbell, South Xorsewood, 1. Best, display „f factory hams and bacon—Jngicivood Bacon Company 1. lliKiic-cureil ham and side of bacon, smoked-p. Andrews (Bell Block) 1.

HOME INDUSTRIES. Home industries, which might easily lie reduced to the term "cookery," could not be said to be strong. Although some of the eookcrv was of the very best, the list 0 f competitors was small. The product of the juvenile exhibitors was very pleasing. We would suggest thai for the future the society endeavor to secure a strong ladies' committee to work up the interest in this section, which could be made a very important one, and one which, when propcrlv tilled and more tastefully di-p!ayod.' would doubtless add very considerably to the attendance. An energetic ladies'' committee would, we are sure, soon force the want of the whole of the basement for exhibits, and the -.'.cicly's lunch would have to be held in a marquee. At present the great body of the public do not see the dairy produce exhibits. They would do so if they were nearer the show-pens, or if there were some other attraction, "such as a strong home industries department, "to draw the crowd." The IngleWood Ba,cou. Company's Hue, exhibit of

Imcon, hums, mid lard also lucked the measure of attention to which it was entitled. Such u display is, u j oourso, Hindu for advertising purposes, mid unless the people are taken in largo nuinbers to view it the manager of the factory ran hardly lie expected to go to this considerable amount of trouble. Home-made loaf (white) not less than 21b—Mrs. .1. 11. Street 1, .Mrs. Andrews 2. .Six entries. Homo-made loaf (brown), not less than 21b-Jirs. J. U. Street 1, Airs. E. ] .Mortimer 2. i'our entries. Scones, home-made—.Mrs. J. 11, Sheppard 1, Mrs. A. Hooker 2. Seven entries. Scones, home-made, for girls under 10—alias Lily Sheppard 1, .Miss A. E. Hall 2. Four entries. Jam Toll—Sirs. A. .\L Skelly 1, Miss G. Ik'wley 2. Four entries, dam roll, for girls under 10—Miss U . Sheppard 1. Two entries. , Jam tarts—Mrs. H. T. Hall 2. Only . entry. r Jam tarts, for girls under 10—Miss . L. Sheppard 1. Only entry. . , Sausage rolls, for girls under 16lAliss L. Sheppard 1. Oiily entry. COMPETITIONS.

Pony, under 13.1, to be ridden by boy or girl under 14— G. McKcnzic's (Waitara) Muora, 1; W. G. lligginson's (Eltliiiin) Star, 2; W. X. Jenkin's (Eltham) Plunket, .'l. Thirteen entries. In this competition Mr. W. 11. Jury's three special prizes for best riders were awarded to Miss .Margaret Glassford, 1; Miss Emma Bayly, 2; Miss Doreen Rait 3. Pony, under 12 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl under 12 years—W. G. lligginson's Star, 1; J. T. Briscoe's Trick 2; Miss G. Montefiore 3; Miss Bayly's Tom Thumb, v.h.e. Nine entries. Lady's Hack, over 15 .hands, ridden by lady—E. T. Wilde's Viceroy, 1; E. K. Hastie's "Feilding, 2; Miss'l. G. Glassford's. Ginger, 3. Fifteen entries. The judge had a bard task set him in this section, and in placing the winner remarked that this horse was a very nice mannered animal. Weight-carrying back, lip to lost.—E. R. Hastie's (Kaitpokonui) Feilding, 1; W. G. Malonc's The Don, 2. Four entries. The judge remarked that the winner was possessed of nice loin qual- •*•.

Best-paced llack-J. Davidson's (Hawera) Locnnber, I: E.J. Wilde's (Marton) Viceroy 2; F. Watson's Shell Rock v.h.c; E. K. Hastie's Feilding, h.c, Twelve entries.

Single horse, trap and harness, up to half a ton (farmer's turn-out)—L. Marsh's (Hillsborough) Laddie, 1; Willowvalo Farm's Dick, 2; J. H. (Street's (Bell Block) Prince, 3. Four entries. (Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.'s special prizes of £2, 10s and 5s were awarded to this competition). Harness horse, 15.1 or under—J. 0. Moatefiorc's Aristocrat, 1; A. H. Halcombe's Primrose 2; E. C. Ivey's Dolly 3, Seven entries. The judge remarked that the winner was a harness horse of exceptionally high merit. Perfect in action and style and beautifully mannered, this animal would be hard to beat in any company.

Harness pony, under 14.2—L. D. Webster's (Stratford) Dick, 1; F. G. Cavthew's Jenny 2; A. S. Hasscl's Nellie 3. Twelve entries. Pair harness ponies, under 13 hands — Mrs, J. W. Wilson's Budge and Toddy 1; .Mis. 10. A. Walker's Darby and Joan 2. Three entries. Pair harness ponies, 12 hands or under —W. G. Malone's Trot and Peggy 1. Only entry. Best lady driver—.Miss Ethel Abbott 1; Mrs Glassford 2; Miss May Sole v.h.c. Nine entries. All the competitors handled the ribbons well, tile two placed ! drivers showbig exceptional merit. Best ladv rider in divided skirtsMiss Ethel'Abbott 1; Miss M. Briggs 2; Mrs. Becker v.h.c. Four entries. LEAPING. ETC. Hunters' Competition (open only to members of the North Taranaki Hunt C;uh)-A. CHIT'S Kiri 1; W. 11. Boston's Alpine 2; A. dill's Kura 3. There were about, a dozen entries for this event, the leaping being or an interesting order. The three placed horses showed fine form and evidence of careful schooling. Maiden Hunters' Competition (open .to horses that have never won a steeplechase competition at any agricultural show, each horse to carry not less than 12st.) — Budge Gordon's Doch-T-Doris 1; K. R. nasties Feildiug 2; 15. Clements' Hying Scotchman 3. Another wellfought competition, there being a large entry. „ Pony leaping competition (for ponies not over 14.2 and ridden liv boy or girl under 17)— W. Higginson's'star 1; J. T. Briscoe's Trick 2; P. Sole's Black Jack 3. This event showed that both horses and riders had been well tutored. T n competitors took part. Pony race, 13 hands and under, three furlongs, ridden by boy or girl under 10 years—AA*. C. Kirkman's Nauiii 1; B. O'Dowda's Trixie 2. Five starters. Xainu soon showed out from the field and won easily.

SPECIAL DISPLAYS. MESSRS BORTHWICK AND SONS, of Waitara, Christchurch, and Hastings, have a splendid exhibit of tinned meats from the Waitnra works. This industry, which is already assuming big proportion", is one of the most important in the province, but is of too recent inauguration to lie thoroughly appreciated. The goods are not universally known yet, but already a demand has set in that keeps the works going at their full producing capacity. The exhibits of the various delicacies, ox tongues, sheep tongues, boiled beef, corned beef, spiced beef, lunch beef, boiled mutton, corned mutton, etc., tinned by .Messrs. Borthwick, and shown to advantage on the grounds, should convey to the public the conviction that Taranaki now produces locally articles of food that previously were o;ily assoieiated with the name of "Gear" or Irvine and Stevenson. .Messrs. liorthwick have also on exhibition samples of the various manures and fertilisers manufactured and handled by them. .Mr. \X. 11. Lawrence, a trained agricultural chemist, of wide experience, is in charge of the manures exhibit, and his services and advice are at the disposal of farmers free of cost. The company is desirous that farmers should avail themselves of this opportunity of learning the properties of various kinds of fertilisers., ,1. 11. MacEWEN & CO. The above well-known lirm of dairy industry purveyors show the latest examples of linltic .separators iiml L-K.-fl. milking- machine*. Incidentally, also, samples of scrubs, coolers, churns—in short, all the adjuncts of an up-to-date dairy farm, are on exhibition. Preservatives for pickles, butter, meat, and eggs, of which the linn handles all the best known makes, are also sbown, and should be inquired after.

NEWTON KING. As usual, Mr. Newton"King has an up-to-date, exhibit of manures and seeds. Hurst's standard seeds have an established market throughout Taranaki, but it requires an inspection of the wide range of seeds suitable for the various classes of country to make one realise tlio comprehensive nature of the seeds industry. Turnip, clover, rape, grasses, horse beans, cereals, etc., touch merely the more widely known classes. Amongst I manures may be mentioned sulphate of ammonia, superphosphates, bone dust, blood and bone, guano, kainit, and garden manures, to mention only a few, give a wide range for choice. Fison's potato manure, a. popular fertiliser, is shown, with some splendid samples of potatoes grown with its aid. Fowl grit, vaseline, and many other necessaries of the farm are on view.

E. GHIFEITHS & CO. Tile above finn have a very well-ar-ranged exhibit of Sutton ami Co.'s famous seeds, in all varieties for the farm* tli« vegetable and (lower garden. Sutton's pasture grasses and clovers have lieen in considerable demand this season, and the exhibits are certain to lie much sought after by farmers. Crilliths' special root fertiliser, samples of the Alfa-Laval separator, Babcock testers, milk eoolers, spring balances, Day, Son and Hewitt's English lied Drench, etc., are amongst an exhibit that should be closely inspected by dairy farmers,

W. J EN KIN SON & CO. One of the finest exhibits on the ground, and one, indeed, that could scarcely be excelled on any show ground in the Dominion, is that made by the local carriage makers, AY. denkinson aud Co. Housed in a large marquee (Soft by Sift), the linn shows a range of vehicles tiilious vehicle user can be satislied. from which I he desires of the most fnsThe outstanding feature of thes pleiidid display is the beautiful tinish, before which, as one admirer remarked yesterday, a man might easily shave himself. A nice vehicle is a new type of gig, the rubber-tyred '•Bradley," 'which should soon be in considerable vogue. A liae example of the "Taranaki" gig, of ail I .New Zealand woods, is a very atlraotive vehicle. The "Wethcvell" patent gig, with patent rubber-cushioned spring gig, with patent rubber - cushioned springs, built to carry three people, is a useful type of conveyance. The •'.lumpseat" dog cart, convertible in n second , to, * two «' four-scat trap, with a, roomy

bottom, is of a must useful design. Sim- j j ilarly is the ".Jump-seat" buggy, embodying the .same principle. A "Butterilv" gig, buggies and gigs of the betterknown types, with adjustible seats, a line, sample of a single-seated buggy built of Mew Zealand woods, tittcd with steel equalising rods, mid » eombination city express which turns in its own length, comprises an exhibit valued at about £llOO that is worthy of the closest inspection, and a credit to local manufacture. JIOXXOR AND CLARK. J This firm, as usual, has an exhibition . , of vehicles manufactured at their well- I ) known factory. Though smaller than ■ I usual, owing to the depletion or their . I showroom by recent sales, the vehicles shown, mostly gigs of the serviceable 3 type, splendidly finished, easily uplioid ' the firm's reputation as reliable ~ builders.

NICIIOLLK BROS. XiehoDs Bros., of Aucklaand, have on show a splendid collection of the patent "Orb" ranges manufactured by them. t These ranges, which 'have now a great run in Auckland, have a number of imJ provements embodied in them, the ad- ' vantages of which are apparent at a j glance to housekeepers. .Messrs. Okey, I Son and Arnold have been appointed I agents for the "Orb," which, after its introduction to Taranaki to-day, should speedily win its way to favor. OKEY, SOX AXD ARNOLD. This linn shows some of Messrs. Donald and Sons' (Masterton) patent woolpresses, seed-drills, etc. A representative of Messrs. Donald is in charge of the exhibit, which will no doubt be the subject, of much attention from sheepfa rmers.

RiDD MILKING-MACHINE. The llidd Milking-machine Company, Ltd., had the only working exhibit on | the ground yesterday, showing their patent milking-machine "the Ridd," which is a Taranaki invention, in operation. This machine, although, but recently introduced, lias eanglit on, and quite a number of installations have already been completed. As a result of to-day's display, the "Kidd" will be better known than hitherto. CRITERION MOTOR GARAGE.

A novelty iu agricultural show exhibitions in New Plymouth is -provided Sy the Criterion .Motor Garage, which shows, in a capacious marquee, some (( the world's leading makes in motor-ca> s. Some idea of the great range of accessories stocked by ■Mr. Beeston in catering for this modern trade can be formed from even a casual glance at the extensive range of .samples shown. Accommodation is found for four fine motor-cars, ranging in price from .€l3O to £OOO. These include a comfortable little Hover, 0-8-h.p., a large Vauxhall (silent) family car to seat live, TO-h.p., a large family Gladiator, 14-h.p., and a popular two-cylinder Brown, 10-12-h.p., catalogued at £350. Mr. Deeston'g- exhibit is up-to-date, and, being one of the most interesting on tho ground, will no doubt attract much attention and en- : quiry.

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