TARANAKI SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 199, 1 December 1910, Page 2

TARANAKI SHOW.

SUCCESSFUL OPENING DAY,

Glorious weather capped the excellent arrangements for the first day of the Taranaki Agricultural Society's annual metropolitan show. The weather was in keeping with seemingly all else. There were splendid entries of splendid quality, a, splendid set of officials, a splendidly situated ground in really splendid order, and, in fact, it seemed there was little wanting. Exhibitors, stewards and ground officials were early astir, and the judging was started at an early hour. The improvements made in the arrangements of the show grounds were the subject of very favorable comment, but it was soon evident that an even larger enclosure might have been set aside for the preparation of the horse exhibits for the judging ring. The classes were all got out promptly, and judging went on without intermission. There was a whole street of side-shows, and their vocal and instrumental successful attempts to draw attention and a crowd to their luridly placarded tents kept the atmosphere sort o' lively. There was a smaller showing by machinery firms, but there-, are sufficient trade displays to hold and interest the people. The attendance was rather better than usual for the first day, and most of the people were keenly interested in the hunters, pony-leaping and other competitions, in which were brought into the ring some fine specimens of 'horseflesh and some very capable riders. Whilst on this topic, it is felt that an event-board, posted in the centre of the ring, or in some place readily seen by the public, would be a decided acquisition. There is n board away upon the hill, but this is probably a "get-ready"' board for the exhibitors, and it offers no key to the correct understanding of the event proceeding in the ring. Perhaps the most exceptional exhibit of all in the whole show is the excellent entry of fat cattle. It is not by any means a "flash" section. The animals do not flaunt gay ribbons and silver-mounted trappings'; but they show what correct breeding and Taranaki wrass-feeding can do. They are magnificent specimens, almost, one might say, tremendous cattle; and a well-known breeder and exhibitor savs that nothing finer has been shown in any show in the North Island this year, and certaily no stock like it has been penned at any of our recent shows. The weather looks promising for the second day, and there is every indication that the Society will have a record attendance this afternoon. There are excellent train arrangements, including reduced excursion fares. The Taranaki Garrison Band will render a programme of music on the lawn. The catering arrangements are really good, and there is no need to worry on tliis account, and Mr. ,J. A. Tuthill, of the Taranaki Hotel, has a well-equipped licensed booth. As we said before, there are side-shows galore for the men, women and children, and these should reap a golden harvest to-day. Ladies will be glad to know that the spectators' portion of the ground is not likely to be invaded by horsemen as in-. past years, and this* makes the outing all the more pleasurable.

- OFFICIALS. Patrons: Newton King, Esq., H. J. H. Okey, Esq., M.P., W. Bir<Uing, Esq., H. King, Esq., and G. Tisch, Esq. President: W. Ambury, Esq. Vice-Presi-dents: Messrs. S. J. Smith, E. F. Blundell, A. W. Wood and W. Stanley. Hon. Veterinary Surgeon: Capt. Young, M.R.C.V.S. General Committee: Messrs. C. W. Govett, F. Watson, A. H. Street, J. H. Street, J. Connett, L. Jackson, S. Guscott, E. Elliot, 0. W. Sole, J. R. Hill, A. Chivers, H. King, R. H. Pigott, T. Smellie, G. Colson, G. W. Browne, A. N. Mills, R. Cornwall, E. Griffiths, H. Joll, E. Ellerm, A. H. Haleombe, J. J. Elwin, X. W. Hill, K. C. Webster,, L. ; A. Nolan and F. Orbell.

JUDGES. Horses—Thoroughbreds and light: I •Messrs. Norman Banks (Cambridge) and A. R. Harris (East Taxnaki). Draught: Mr. H. E. Hocken (Feilding). Cattle.—Shorthorn and Fat Classes: Mr. J. Crocker (Hawera). Jerseys and Dairy Cow Classes (in milk and dry): Mr. H. E. B. Watson (Tai Tapu). Ayrshires: Mr. S. W. Luxford (Devonport). Holstein: Mr. G. Sievers (Carterton). Dairy Grades: Messrs. S. W. Luxford (Devonport) and G. Sievers (Carterton). Sheep.—Mr. T. L. Perry (Xew Plymouth). Pigs. —Mr. G. Castles (Hawera). Dogs.—Mr. A. T. Moore (Xew Plymouth). Hams and Bacon. Mr. W. Healy (Xew Plymouth). Dairy Produce—Mr. Thornton (Auck- ] land).

STEWARDS. Judges: Messrs. X. King, G. Tisch and E. P. Blundell. Ring: Messrs. E. Elliot, S. J. Smith, H. Linn, A. H. Street and T. Smellie. 'Marshal, of Grand Parade: Mr. F. Watson. Light Horses: Messrs. E. Griffiths, H. Joll, S. Guscott and Herbert. Draught Horses: Messrs. J. .S. Connett and L. Jackson. Shorthorn Cattle: Messrs. R. H. Pigott and J. H. Street. Jersey Cattle: Messrs. G. Colson, R. F. Cornwall and J. Gleeson. Ayrshire Cattle: Messrs. K. C. Webster and L. A. Xolan. Holstein and Grade Cattle: Messrs. J. R. Hill and A. H. Hnlcombe. Sheep and Pigs: Messrs. A. W. Wood, G. W. Browne and X. W. Hill. Dogs: Messrs. E. Ellerm, A. Chivers and J. J. Elwin. 'Measuring and Xunibers: Messrs. F. Orboll and 0. W. Sole. Dairy Produce: Messrs. H. TCfng, A. Morton and J. Burgess. Weight-guessing: Messrs. F. J. Morris and J. J. Elwin. Paddocking and Trains: Messrs. Geo. Colson, H. Joll, S. J. Smith. C. V. Stead, G. W. Browne, A. W. Wood, S. Guscott, L. Jackson, H. Linn and 0. W. Sole.

HORSES. Taranaki can grow horses, and yesterday morning the chief wonder of the judges was that there were so few entries. Mr. H. F. Hocken, of Fcilding, was early on the job in the draught classes, and expressed mild surprise when dealing with a small entry of m«ves and foals, that although all were of good useful stamp, all were not sent forward in "show" condition. There was a good deal of unsoundness, too, but Mr. Hocken was distinctly pleased with the foals. "A fair average line of mares," said Mr. Hocken, '"but riot great." The judge remarked that the three-year-old stallions were extra good, and he thought the fillies were a serviceable lot, but Xew Plymouth being close to Unworn.,, which he had heard was famed draughts, he thought exhibitors would have rolled up with larger entries. Wanf. of condition militated against local horses. In the "Filly since August 1. 1007" class, the magnificent Royal Queen easily took first honors, and the championship for draught mares. She is of the old Glengylp strain, kind, passive action, sound—a mare that might be a model for all breeders. She was champion at Hawera two years ago, at J?al-

merston North not long since, and reserve champion to her half-sister. The outstanding impression in seeing the draughts generally is that many worthy beasts and probable prizewinners never got to the grounds, for lack of enthusiasm, or diffidence of owners—or something.

Mr. Norman Banks, Cambridge, and Mr. A. R. Harris, of East Tamaki, were obviously disappointed yesterday morning in the thoroughbred and light classes they were asked to judge, but in the afternoon they cheered up wonderfully and were keen in praise. Mr. Harris remarked that he had seen many horses outside the show that were better worth exhibition than some inside it. He knew the horses were in Taranaki—heaps of them and as good as the best. Why not trot them out? There was only one entry for instance in the "yearling colt" class. In the "Filly from August L 909" class, the St; Clement's filly Acacia charmed all hands. Mr. Harris remarked that Mr. Vine's dainty chestnut was " an exceptionally fine filly. She was of the typfe that is good all over." In a reminiscent moment Mr. Harris said he was afraid that Taranaki's young men, who owned tip-top horses, saw pictures of swell prizewinning beasts exhibited elsewhere, and asked "What hope for me?" and so did not exhibit. There was a misconception, too, in classing horses. For instance, to put a good sort of butcher's or baker's cart-horse into an exhibition as a 'carriage" horse was a mistake. Carriage horses should be big and active, and "something to look at." A horse that attracted great attention was Mr. A. T. Moore's pony stallion "Major." He is not only a perfect pony in conformation, soundness, and appearance, but an object lesson to every exhibitor in show condition. Mr. Moore evidently believes that a pony worth having is worth looking after and earing for. Of course, "Major" repeated his Palmerston North success. The ring events, as always, attracted most attention, for the people love movement. In ridin'g events—weightcarrying hacks, troop-horses and so on—the judges were extraordinarily careful, weeding the horses out and riding the horses themselves. Messrs. Harris and Banks hold that a judge must ride a hack to find out its true capabilities. Mr. Harris said that the hunters and jumpers were "distinctly above the average," and both gentlemen mentioned that some of the horses which were not good jumpers were fit to win prizes in other classes. Mr. Harris viewed the weightcarriers as a whole, saying "it is as good a ring as I have, ever seen." Both judges were delighted with the ladies' hacks, the .winning hack showing better pace and temper with a lady than with a /nan.

The harness pony events produced some of the best animals .seen at the show. In the 14.2 hands class the judge remarked that they were three beautiful ponieSj calling the winner a perfect animal. The second pony was described by the judge as "a plodder of ?, splendid utility type." The judging of horses fit for military mounts was done with infinite care by Mr. Banks, who had already judged most of the animals entered in other classes and events. The judge believed this to be an important class. "A troop horse," he said, "should be able to carry weight, be' active, intelligent, and be under absolute and perfect control." Mr. Banks exercised much care and thought in deciding on the two liorses he eventually "placed," riding four himself.

The riding events generally were interesting for the excellent class of horse entered, and the ladies' driving competition was a fine exposition of the art and the excellence of the ponies. To sum up—the strength of the show of horses was in the weight-carriers, and the smart and active utility pony sorts. There seems to be no doubt about the quality of riding and trap horses, and the "scrubbers" were remarkable for their absence. If the show of draughts had been as extensive and as good as that of the light sorts, it would have given expert strangers a better idea of Taranaki's undoubted ability to produce splendid horses for all purposes.

DRAUGHTS. Mare, visibly in foal or with foal at foot—C. Topliss, Waitara, 1 and 2; Rangi Ivarena, Bell Block, 3. Best foal exhibited in previous class—! C. Topliss, Waitara, 1 and 2; C. E. Street, Fitzroy, 3. Best foal by "Empire" —C. Topliss, Waitara. 1 and 2; C. E. Street, Fitzroy, 3. Filly, since August 1, 1907 J. S. Oughton, Okaiawa, Royal Queen (by Royal Crown—Flower of Glengyle), 1. Colt, since August 1, 1908— J. S. Oughton, Mount Royal (by Royal Crown —Flora), 1; C.'E. Street, Royal Oak (by Royal Crowns-Duchess of Argyle), 2. Filly, siiuß August 1, 1908—Alex. Ilastie, Tokcßu, Flower Girl (by Sterling Prince-Bitch Lass),- 1; W. Stanley, Kiltie's Lass (by Lord Roberts —GlHf'le mare), 2. Filly, fr<m August 1, 1909 J. S. Oughton, 1; W. Pratt, Bell Block, 2; A. ; Eraser, Tariki, 3. Champion mare—J. S. Oughton, Okaiawa, Royal Queen (by Royal CrownDuchess of Argyle).

Mare Hi foal or with foal at foot — J. Milo (Uhlan —Kareopa), 1; P. Solejß'lvia Maid (Sylvia Park—Maid of AtlieS), 2. Colt, from August 1, 1908—C. Ruscoe, Stratford, Royal Dragoon (Campfire— La Milo), 1. Colt, from August 1, 1909—P. Sole, Silver Step (Stepson—Sylvia Maid), 1. Filly, from August 1, 1909 H. L. Vine, Manaia, Acacia, 1; J. Bond, New Plymouth, Clematis.

CARRIAGE HORSES AXD HACKS. Mare, 15.2 hands or over (other than thoroughbred), visibly in foal or with foal at foot—Geo. Colson, Fitzroy, 1. Mare, under 15.2 hands (other than thoroughbred), visibly in foal or with foal at foot —Mrs. E. C. Ivey, Frankley road, 1; Geo. Colson, 2. Filly or gelding, from August 1, 1907 W. Pratt, Bell Block, Bady Kitchener, 1. Filly or gelding, since August 1, I'JOS —G. Eva. Hawera, 1; Geo. Tippins, Frankley road, 2. Colt, since August, 1908—D'Arey Taylor, Waitara, 1.

Colt, filly or gelding, since August 1, 1909 J. 11. Street, 1; Mr. Xodder, 2.

PONIES. Entire, not exceeding 13y 2 hands —A. T. Moore, Major, 1; J. Clare, Native Chief, 2. Mare, visibly in foal or with foal at foot, not exceeding 13y 2 hands—J. H. Street, Reta, 1; A. T. Moore. Lily, 2.

HACKS. Lady's hack, over 15 hands (ridden by a ladv)—A. X. Bewley 1, H. Kean Clarke 2, L. Bremer 3. Ponv, under 12 hands (ridden by boy or girl under 12 years)— Miss Beryl Cole 1. Miss Mona Fairfax-Cholmeley 2, E. Griffiths and C. Russell (tied) 3. Master Fox won the special prize for rider of winner. Pony, under 13.1 hands (ridden by a boy or girl under 14) —W. X. Jenkins. Fitzrov, 1; M. O'Connor, Omata, 2. Mr. W. IT. Jury's special prize for the best girl rider in divided skirts in this class resulted: Miss 'Molly Fairfax-Cholmeley 1, Miss J. Wilkie 2. Weight-carrying hack, up to 14 stone— A. X. Bewley, 1; H. Kean Clarke, Stratford, 2; Percy Sole, 3. ,

Best-paced hack—Elliott and Dailey, 1; Mrs. W. G. Higginson, Eltharn, 2; W. T. Joll, Waitara, 3: AY. 11. Boulloit, v.h.e.

Troop horse, not exceeding l-j.2 hand-, and up to 14 stone—W. TL ISouUon, I; C. M. Craddock (Inglewood), 2. Harness horse, 15.1 hands or over (to be shown and driven in harness)—A. McCracken, Eltharn, 1; Mrs. G. \Y. Higiginson, Eltham, 2; 11. D. Wade, Eltharn. 3.

Harness pony, 14 2 hands or under— F. A. Hooker, 1: L. D. Webster, Stratford, 2; D. F. Greenway, Okato, 3. Harness pony, under 14 hands—Miss May Sole, I; Mrs. F. G. Carthew, 2; T. G. Carter, 3.

CATTLE. FAT CATTLE. The fat cattle were a feature of the show, and the subject of general comment throughout the day. Messrs. W. Bird ring (Waitara) and H. T. Joll (New Plymouth) were the only exhibitors, but their entries were easily the best seen here in the show ring, and were classed by the judge as the finest he had ever seen. Mr. Birdling took all the fvrst with the exception of the best two bullocks, which went to Mr. Joll. In the crossbred section Mr. Birdling was the only exhibitor, but there were animals in the pens which would be hard to beat anywhere.

■HEREFORDS. Herefords were an especially fine lot, although there were but three entries. Mr. Chas. Sole, Oaonui, was awarded first honors for his bull and cow. Mr. W. Birdling was again to the fore in Shorthorns, exhibiting two very fine cows, and' also two heifers which judges referred to as real thoroughbreds.

POLLED DURHAMS. was a class only, but Mr. J. H. Scllars, Okaiawa, like a true supporter of the society, entered ten pretty beasts of a very fine line, and the judge had some difficulty in making the awards.

HOLSTEINS. Here the competition was very fair in all the classes, and of the bull, Cliffside Laddie, the property of Mr. W. J. Lovelock, Aokatere, the judge said he was the best bull he had come across in the Dominion. The reserve champion, Mr. H. Street's, Bell Block, was also a very good animal, but rather up in years. Mr. Newton King's cow in the aged class was the best the judge has seen and he couldi not say enough in praise of her. The heifers were a real good lot, Messrs, Street, Lovelock and King taking first honors, and the grade Holsteins were also fine animals.

AYRSHIRES. Ayrshires were a long way better than the experts expected to find, and there was keen competition. Among the prizetakers Messrs. W. Hall (Lepperton), F. Mills, F. W. Wilkie (Hawera), Olson Bros. (Egmont Village), and Brown Bros (Agaere), and Geo. Marsh (Egmont Village) in grade Ayrshires, figured prominently. 1

The aged bull. Mr. Hall's Little Jim, would have been very hard to beat in any show ring; lie was not got up for the occasion, and would have looked a lot better had some time been spent on him but all the good Ayrshire points were there. Tlic reserve champion bull, ' • M'Ms Sir Patrick, was a line Ayrshire specimen. The yearling bulls were an exceptionally good class, and it was a difficult matter for the judge to separate them, Olson Bros.' Style of Woodlands eventually ! claiming first attention. The same owner's champion cow, 1 oodles, was good enough to show anvwhere, being a typical beast. The reserve champion stood out among a lot that could be classed as of the average It would have been difficult to g et°a more even lot in the class for two heifers and they were all good. In the same class for grade Ayrshires the five exhibits were also excellent.

JERSEYS. Upon Jerseys, of course, the most interest centred, and it is gratifying to be able to state that there was something worth being interested in. All over, the exhibits showed a lot of quality, and were an improvement upon previous shows. In the aged class Mr. A. A. Ward. Miro, with Starbright, was placed first in a fine lot of animals. Starbright is a nice show bull, even if a little narrow behind. Mr. W. Stanley's March Brown is rather a better dairy bull than the first prize taker, but he was not up to show quality; lie has good constitution. The champion was a three-year-old, Mr. J. Petersen's Simon King, who is a good all-round bull, strong in utility points, could be better behind and in the shoulders, but would be hard to beat in any ring. The reserve champion was the same owner's I Rainbow, a two-vear-old, a very nice , stylish little fellow with a- nice head, [good hind-quarters and loins, but a little strong over the shoulders. Pie attracted great attention and was subsequently sold to Mr. O'Donnell, of Inaha, for 80 guineas. The yearling prizetaker, Daybright, is Ransford Bros.' animal; he is rather feminine looking, being rather narrow behind, but altogether shows good quality. The aged cows were a very even class, Mr. C. Clarke's Leaflet being awarded first and reserve champion. She shows really good quality, with good escutcheon and nice udder. I ie . same owner's Queen Magnet was second, and wa s not far behind her byre mate, showing good constitution, very rugged over the back but a good udder. The three-year-olds produced tour competing owners, Mr. A. A. Ward's t 7 p-to-Date securing the red ticket.' It was a strong class for quality. The winner was a few points better than Mr. Clarke s Genoa Maid, who was a little | deficient in the udder. Mr. Clarke however scored in the two-vear-olds,' with Butter Tree, who is a fine type and should develop into a champion. The yearlings showed great promise The first and second prizotakers belonged to Mr. Clarke, and were shown in great; honm-« i R ? S f Tl ' eC W<aS awlrde d first honoii, but it was the n-cnoral opinion that Lady Leaflet will beat her in the course of a year or so. The judge consideied the third animal was awfully' nice, but was much younger than the winners This was Mr. Petersen's Campaniles Fancy. It will be some satisfaction to Mr. Watson, who had a ticklish job to do in awarding the tickets for this section, to know that there was an entire absence of "Tumbling and dissat-i isfaction with his decisions.

I FAT. [ (Open class). _ Pen of two bullocks, anv ace W Birdling, Waitara, 1 and 2; .11. T. J o ll', New Plymouth, 3. P™ °f two steers, under four years—- \\. Birdling, 1 and 2. Pen of two cows-W. Birdling, 1 and i Pen of two barren heifers—W. Birdlin" 1, 2 and 3. c ' Two bullocks, suitable for freezing— H. T. Joll 1, W. Birdling 2. ° Best bullock, any age, most suitable for freezing—W. Birdling 1, 11. J l , j o ]j o GRADE OR CROSSBRED (for beef or grazing). Cow, calved prior to July 1, 1907 W. Birdling, 1, 2 and 3. Heifer, since July 1, 1007— W. Birdling 1 and 2. °

Il'iifer. since Julv 1, 1!)08—\\ r . Birdlina 1 ami -J. I'EDI t Hi EE HEREFORD. Hull. <-i 1 ved prior to July 1. ' «»lc. P.ahi.ni, 1. . Cow, «(lvo(l prior to July 1. thus. SGie 1 and oh:iui;>ioii, \Y. Birdiiip •> - I'!•:DICREE SMORTHOIIX. ('■in- calved prior to July 1. I!)o7—\V. Birdlinir, Crystal Gnintess of Darlington (by Count of Lincoln—Countess of rhrlin<:ton II.). bred by 11. Hight. Canterbury, 1 and champion; W. Birdlins:. L:idy Melrose (by Red Bull—Russell I'lori-t). bred by J. Ferguson. Canterbury. 2. Heifer, since July ], 1!)()!)—\Y. Birdlinc. red heifer (by Earl of Yerdon—Toiliearsi, I: W. llirdiinar, 2. PEDIGREE AYRSHIRE. Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1(107—W. Hall, Little Jim (by Ynunrr Bruce—Bessie), I and champion: Fred Mills, Jewel Pi'in.'e, 2; W. Symons, Pnngareliu, Silver Prince, :J.

Bull, since July 1, 1907 —Fred Mills. Sir Patrick, 1 and reserve champion. Bull, since July 1, 1008— F. W. Wilkie, Pride of Rata, 1; Brown Bros., Heather i Jock. 2;' Ay. Grant, Prince Albert, 3. [ Bull, since July 1, 1 !Hlo—Olson Bros.. Style of Woodlands.. 1; F. 'XV. Wilkie. Ben Lomond, 2; Brown Bros., Dainty Joe. 3; Fred Mills' entry 4. Cow. calved prior to July 1, 1007— .Olson Rio-., Egniont Village, Toodles (by Carrick—Maide). 1 and champion; Fi;ed. Mills. Graceful. 2; XV. Hall, Lepperton, Tiny X'. (by Wee McGregor—Tiny IV.) O. Heifer, since July 1, 1007—Fred Mills. Addie If. 1 and reserve champion: B. Bnllot. Xew Plymouth. Flora (bv Woodlands—Heath). 2: A. Morton, Esmont Village, Lily, 3. Heifer, since July 1. moß—Fred. Mills, Rita, 1: XV. Hall. Lepperton. Daphne, 2: Blown Bros., Xgaere, White Duchess of Inslewood, 3. Heifer, since Julv 1. 1000—Brown Bros Beauty 11. of Ora.' 1: W. Hall, Butterilv! 2; W. Hall, Sweet Marie, 3. Pen of two heifers, over IS months and under 2 , /o years (to be judged to-day). _Pen of two heifers, under 18 months— W. llall, Xora's Lass ibv Little Jim— Xora HI.) and Vanity (by Little Jim— Vera). lirown Bros.,' Dorothy and Agues, 2; Olson Bros., 3.

ORADE AYRSHIRE. Pen of two heifers, calved since July 1 —G;o. Marsh. Ejrmont Village. Meta ajid Carrie 1; A. Morton, 2; Geof Marsh, 3. PEDIGREE JERSEYS. _ Pu'l, calved prior to July 1, ]r)o7—A. A. War.!, Miro, 'Starbrioht (bv Starlight —Marigold). 1: W. Stanley* Hillsboroucli, March Brown, Bull, since July 1, 1007 —P. J. Petersen. Simon Kinn - . 1 and champion. Bull, since .lulv 1, 1!)08—P. J. Petersen. ! Rainbow. I ; Pr{oii Bros,, Sentry Hill. Melia Ann's Sultan, 2; H. C. Sampson. Hill-'wouah. Campbell. 3. Bull, since Julv 1, !!)(><)—Ranford Bros.. Tariki. Daybright, 1; John Hale. Exile of Oaklands. 2; Chas, Stevens, Whanja-• rei, Napoleon, 3. Cow, calved prior to .July I, 1007— Chas. Clarke, Leaflet (bv Wild Cherrv— Lralii-si. 1; Qha?. Clarke. Queen Magnet (by Bedford's Magnet—Silver Queen). 2; P. H. E. Surrey, Huirangi, Golden Gem. 3; Geo. Fox, Genoa Girl. 4! Heifer. -'iii;-e July I. 100]— A. A. Ward. Miro. I'p-to-Date (by Bull finch—Waif)! 1: Chas. Clarke, Genoa Maid, 2: R. F. Cornwall. Mamie, 3.

Heifer, since Julv 1, 10HS—Clias. Clarke. Butter Tree (by Dr. Jim—Buttercup). 1; Pa ton Bros.. Jezebel. 2; E. Griffiths. Fury's Sultan, 3; P. H. E. Surrev, Nightshade, 4. Heifer, since July 1. 1000—Chas. Clarke. Rose Tre.*. 1; Chas. Clarke, Ladv Leaflet. 2: P. J. Petersen. Campanile's Fancy, 3. Pen o! two heifers, over 18 months and under •>'.<. years—W. V. Harkness, Tariki, 1; Vi. J. Gray, Okato, 2 and 3.

GRADE JERSEYS. Poll of'two heifers, caked since July 1, 100!) J. Ged;le-. T!:>!i Block. 1; E. R. Bayly, Oniata, 2; F, V\. Oldham, Mansorei. 3.

PEDIGREE HOLSTEIX. Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1 HOT —XV. J. Lovohvk, Aokatere, Cliffside Laddie. 1 and champion; 11. Street. Bell Block. Jack. 2 and reserve champion. Bull, since July 1, —Xewton Kins, Sir Inka Partluma, 1; Gil 1 ino- Bros., Matapu, Clifl'side Dairy Mentor, 2; 11. Street, Bell Block, 3.

Cow, calved prior to July 1, 1007— Xewton King 1 and 2; V,". J. Lovelock, 3; 11. Street, h.c. and v.h.c.

Heifer, since July 1, IDO7—H. Street 1, Xewton King 2. Heifer, since July 1, 1008—XV. J. Lovelock, 1; Xewton Kins, 2. Heifer, since July- 1, 1000— W. J. Lovelock, 1; H. 2; Xnvton Kins, 3: W. J. Lovelock, v.h.c. • Pen of two heifers, under IS months— Xewton King 1, H. Street 2 and 3.

GRADE HOLSTEIX. Heifer or cow in milk, calved since July 1, 1007— H. Street, 1. Pen of two heifers, calved since July 1, 1900 —Xewton King, 1: Ansford Bros'., 2; H. Street, 3. POLLED DURHAM. Heifer, calved since July I—J. H. Sellars, Okaiawa, 1, 2 and 3.

SHEEP Mr. Perry, in his capacity of judge. ; devoted all his energies to his work, and at the finish had the satisfaction \ of flivino- several owners points about the I breeds in which they were interested. On | the whole, sheep were a big improvement on last year; 'viOO per cent, better" was how one expert put it. There was not a bad pen in the lot, a fact which speaks volumes for the advance made by Tara.naki breeders. In English Lescosters tile champion ram was Mr. J. H. Street's, and was a nice animal. "He will not do his owner any harm, - ' said the judge, a remark that was in contrast to his opinion of the second prizetaker, "Xot suitable for show purposes—a coarse and matted fleece. 1 ' The champion ewe. with lamb (Mr. H. Street's) was fit to be shown in any pen, and would be no' discredit anywhere, either up or down the coast. In Lincolns the champion ram hailed

from itawera, Air. l'\ U. Wiikie's; lie had more character aii.l was bettc-r underneath than his confrere lower in the prizelist, but might have been in better condition. The IS month* ram belonged to Mr. Wilkie; he was >o,l in every way and true to type. Mr. Wilkie took at! the firsts in the section, the ewe with lamb being awarded the champion. "They were all quite good." was how the judge concluded* his remarks on the section to our representative. In Hanip-hires. Mr. P. Sal way. Bell Block, had a clean sheet. The ram was awarded the championship, and one of two ewes with lamj) a similar honor for her sex. Regarding these sheep the judge said that it was really surprising to note the improvement mad<> in Mr. Salway', jiock since last show, lie knew what he was talking I about, as lie had judged the section last year. 'Those are exigent slu-e:: o? their tvpe." he said. In Romney Marsh there was only oik- entry, a ram under 18 months, shown by Mr. \Y. \Y. D.ivie-s. But the judge said ewrv in.-'j of him was a shr-op; he stands br-antifullv, lias a good head, and is evtn-woolied. bat might have a little more down on his ears, he added to show that the perfect slieej) has not b'cen bred yet. In Shropshire* there was Mr. F. Sal-way's little

longwools the first prize pen of two ewes (owned by Mr. H. Street) wi.re a cross between a Lincoln and a Leicester.

I'REE/ERS. The freezers (pen of live wethers) were not quite finished, that is the iirst prizetaker.-. but they were really good specimens all the same, while it taxed the judge to select the winning pen of ewes. Tlirv were a very even lot, Mr. XV. I'irdliu-g (Waitara) securing iirst honors. The same owner won in tliu fat sheep section- with a remarkably line pe;l*of wethers, as even iw peas, beautifully finished and of splendid quality. (I. Mitchell (Mangorei) secured second place. Mr. Salway's live fat ewes were very heavy, but of good quality. Mr. W. B. Grant (Westown) was second in a cla-s of five keen competitors. The lambs were an eye-opener. There were seven pens, and it would lie hard to get a better lot anywhere. Proba.bly the winners would be considered on tire heavy side by some judges, but 'Mr. Perry had no option but to give the red ticket to them—they were so beautifully finished. Mr. Sal way was first, with Mr. W. B. Grant and Mr. H. Weston close up for second and third. I

ENGLISH LEICESTEKS. Ram, over 18 months —J. H. Street, Bell Block, 1: H. Street, Bell Block, 2. Ram, under IS months —J. H. Street 1 and 2. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot—H. Street 1, J. H. Street 2 and 3. Two ewes with lambs at foot—J. H. Street 1 and 2, H. Street 3.

Two ewes, under IS months—J. H. Street 1. H. Street 2. ' Ewe. under 18 months—J. 11. Street 1 and 2, H. Street 3.

LINCOLN. Ram, over 18 months —F. XV. Wilkie, Hawera, 1; F. W. E. Bredow, Douglas, 2 and 3. Ram. unler 18 months —F. W. Wilkie I; F. W. R. Bretlow, 2. Ewe. over IS months, with lamb at foot —F. W. Wilkie, 1 and 2.

Two ewes, with lambs at foot—F. W Wilkie. 1.

Two owes, under 18 months—F. W. ilkie, 1; F. W. R. Bredow, 2. Ewe. under IS months—F. W. Wilkie, I; F. Vi". R. Bredow, 2. HAMPSHIRE. Rum. over IS months—F. Sahvuv. Be!i Block. 1 and 2. Ewe, over IS months, with lamb at foot—F. Sahvay, 1 and 2. Two ewes, with lambs at foot—F. Salway. 1 and 2. Ewe. under IS months—F. Sahvay, 1 and 2.

EOMXEY MARSH. Rum under IS months—W. W. Davies. 1. SHROPSHIRE. Rain, over IS months—F. Sahvay, 1. Ewe, over IS months, with l;u;:b at foot—F. Sal way, 1 and 2. Two ewes, with lambs at foot—F, Sa!•way, 1. Ewe. uader IS months—F.> Sahvav, 1,

CROSSBRED LOXGWOOL. Pen of two ewes, 2-tooth—F. Sa'.wav, 1; J. H. Street, 2; II Street, 3.

Pen fire freezing, wethers—V,". Birdliiu;. Vr.iirara, 1, 2 ami 3; Pen of live freezing ewes—W. Birdlm* 1; F. Sahvay, 2; H." Weston, 3.

FAT SI-lEEP. Pen of five wethers, any a«e —W. Birdlins.'. 1; 0. Mitchell, 2: W. Birdiing, 3, Pen of five ewes, any asre—F. Sahvay 1; W. B. Grant, 2; H. Weston, 3. Pen of five lambs, suitable for freezing —F. Sahvay. 1; W. B. Grant, 2: IL Weston, 3.

PIGS. \ The entries in this section were confined to fifteen, Yorkshire and Taimroi'th classes Sailing to provide a specimen of their breed. Mr. J. li. Sellars (Okaiawa) took first in each class of Berkshire's, his only opponents being Mr. T. Hook (Fifzrov) and Mr. H. C. Sampson (Hillsborough). Black Devons produced five entries, of which ilr. Xewton Kino: supplied four. For boar over one year. Mr. W. G. Stanton, of Mangorei, was awarded first prize. Although the entries were small in number, the quality was about as srood as could be dssirad.' The litter of biack Devons shown by Mr. King was interesting, as showing the prolificacy of the breed, and the wonder is that there is not more demand for them. BERKSHIRE.

Boar, oyer one veav—J. 11. Sellars. Okaiawa, i; J. Hook, Fit'zroy, 2. Sow, over one year—J. hj! Sellars, 1. Sow, under one year—H. C, Sampson, Hillsborough, 1. Pig, under six months—J. H. Sellars 1, J. Hook 2.

BLACK DEVON. Boar, over one year—W. 0.. Stanton. Mangorei, 1; Xewton King, 2. Sow, under one year —Xewton King. 1. Pig, under six months—Xewton Kin:;, 1. Litter—Xewton King, 1.

COMPETITIONS Maiden Hunters—Percy Sole, 1; W. H; Boulton, 2. Best lady rider, in divided skirts—Miss E. Abbott 1.

Pony leaping—J. Wilkie, Oakura, 1; IT. Keane Clarke, 2; R. H. Pepperell, Urenui. 3. Master Saywell won the whip donated by Mr. Harris Ford for best rider, and also obtains a leg-in for the trophy presented by Mr. W. H. Jury. Best lady driver—Miss Ethel Abbott, Wiiatmniomona. 1; Miss May Sole, 2; Mrs. Pieetor, Eltham, 3.

Single (farmer's) turn-out, up to half a-ton —R. Ivilpatrick, Waiongona, 1; W Scholes, Leppecton, 2; J. S. Walsh, Ma tigorei, 3.

DAIBY PRODUCE. The competition in the butter classes was good, although the entries were not quite so numerous as last year, probably owing to the fact that many of the factories are manufacturing salted butter. Despite the fact that a number of factories in Taranaki ar» now manufacturing cheese, there was no competition in these classes. Two entries had been received, but the exhibits did not come to hand. There nas very good competition m the privately-made butter classes. The dairy produce was gain show* in the cool room below the grandstand. Mr. Thornton, Government grader, (Auckland) was til# judge, and he was very pleased with the quality of the bulk

of the exhibits, but some few were rather disappointing. Htaponga Dairy •Factory . wais very successful, *ecuring first place in two classes. It is thus entitled to have its name engraved on Messrs. Lovell and Christmas' Challenge trophy and alto on the Taranaki Agricultural Society's challenge trophy. Whenuakura .Dairy Company won the Dairy Factories competition. Mr. and Mrs. R. Benefield were most successful in Cue private butter-makers' classes. Mr. Thornton will be in attendance in the buttw room at the show nt 10 o'clock this morning, when he will be pleased to meet factory managers and others interested. Herewith are detailed results of exhibits grading 92. points

BUTTER

T All A X A K I AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SECOND CHALLENGE TROPHY, of i, F « T t, oy v , mpv , T' P W \--t 11 \ipv r \ r—t >">»• -v etr•• * r ,r* t-,,.- t(! ! ' ,e value of £2.j, to uo to the factorv (.same conditions as Lovell Tovell -hkl flu-; t ' rv, n*' n °'r CS 1 - n I'ii'st prize, Messrs Dill, - vAliOuib. COltlfcllilON tor i.o.t Lo.-. 01 imiooij i-.u- nii.l Christmas' trophv), .-£3 cash and Society's certificate to tfo to the maker. Chustmas Challenge Trophy, of the value of two, to »,> („ tlie ter (not le;s than 3Cibs), niosi suitable for export. Open only to those i;ic- Second prize £2 2s, third prize £1 Is. Best box factorv butter for export. 7, JT A,,'» , wo . ! J tln " el ; . years m succession or live years at in: rva!„ tories which have contributed £1 to the competition. 1 s^thifd prize £2 2s" ctrtlilwlte ' to 8° «<> the maker,; Second prize £o

• Best Box Separator Butter, not less than ■iililbs, suitable for e.\»ort (first prize Messrs; Collet and Co.'s special of £2. second £l, third 10s Od) —R. Benefiehl, Kent Road, 1; C. Warren, Korito, 2; F. Paddison, Tarurutangi, 3. Best 211)3 Fresh Butter, in rolls, salted (factory not eligible); (first prize value. £2 2s, second 10s Od, third 5s) —Mrs. R. Benefield 1, Fred. Paddison 2, Miss Putt (Xew Plymouth), 3. Eleven competed. Best design in fancy butter (first prize Society's 10s, second 5s) —Miss I. Martin, Carrington Road.

THE LUNCHEON'. At lunch, the president shortly addressed those present. Jlr. Ambury said that on behalf ot the society he desired to thank all the judges for the excellent work they had done so far. Some of them also for coming such long distances to do the work. The exhibitors also were deserving ol thanks for the trouble and expense taken in their charges, and they were to be complimented on the excellence ot the stock, which was fit for any show in the Empire. There was a very marked improvement in the stock compared to previous years. The numbers were well up. with the exception of the dog classes, but they did not live 011 dogs. The stuff they did live on, bread and dippsp. was here in strong numbers, and of the finest quality, and he had to congratulate the exhibitors 011 the marked improvement in the quality ol the stock. , The society had decided tn dispense with the annual dinner, as after two days in the show ring, it would be understood, the stewards were "dead beat." Next year he hoped they would have the judges just as good and the exhibitors in their numbers with still better quality,—(Applause.) His Worship the Mayor (Mr. G. Tisch). said he was pleased to be present and to see such a fine exhibition at the show. He would like to draw their attention as far as he could to the "Garden ot Zealand," and show the visitors everything and make their stay as pleasant as possible. They had the Jerseys, which had done so much for Taranaki, but he wished to introduce them to another Jersey in the shape of their petroleum wells. He would be pleas«d to make arrangements to show than over the works at some convenient time in the morning. (Applause.) He com-

plimented the society on the marked improvement in the quality of -the stock, and mentioned particularly the splendid specimens of fat stock exhibited by Mr. Birdling, of Waitara. He advised taking photographs of these and sending Mi em, to. the Home Country, where it would open the eyes of the farmers as samples of stock purely grass-fed and without any hard-feeding, oil-cakes, etc. He was no judge, certainly, but he should say some of the animals would go a ton and a half! (Laughter and applause.) (The sec., Mr. Webster: "Your Worship, you had better g«t one of our weightguessing tickets!"— Renewed laughter) , In conclusion, Mr. Tiscli said that at any rate it was .gratifying to have such fine

Flavor Bodv. Col. Salt. F : h Tl. Wlienuakura Daily Co. (F. Parsons) Flavor 44% J"iody. Col. Salt. F'liTl. 23% 10 10 o 93 N. Knponssi Dairy Co. (C. Farley) I i: Dairy Co. (•). T. Howe) V>*ai t:i; a Dairv Co. ( H. Dimmer) Yv!i?ir.! ikr.ra Dairy Co. (F. Parsons) Cambridge Dairy Co. (A. Beanie) Frankley Road Dairy Co. (S. Engl afield) Opunake Dairy Co. (R. O'Dea) Lepperton Dairy Co. (W. Roberts) Mangorei Dairy Co. also entered. 45 '/a 45'/. 23 y 3 23 10 10 10 5 10 5 94 93y 3 Kaponga Co.op. Dairy Co. (C. Far lev) Huiakania Co-op Dairy Co. (J. T. Ro\vc)l» Flavor Jio.lv. 45'/, 2 ■}>/,' 45 23y. Col. 10 10 Rail 1() 10 F'l 5 5 5 5 -» Tl. 94 93'/. 93 92'/. 92'/. 92 92 Co. Oiikura Bairv Co. (J. AY. Reid) 44'/, 'M a o o 3 44>/ 2 -3 1/; 10 10 5 93 Wlienuakura Co-op Dairy Co. (F. Parsons 45 23 10 1 0 Frankley Road Dairy Co. (S. Enjlefiel-d) 44»/ s 23 . 0'/ 3 10 a 92 44% 44% 23 23 10 0'/s 10 5 10 5 02 y 3 •92 Frankley Rd. Co.op Dairy Co. (S. Englefield) Cambridge Co-op. Dairy Co. (A. Beamrer) 44'/. 23>/ 3 44'/, 23 '/, ■J 1 23 44 23 and Lepjjerton '■»/. 111 10 Co -1 10 1 !> Opunake Dairy Co. (R. O'Dca) and Mangorei Dairy competed. Co. (E. Penwarden) also 44 44 44 23 Y» 23 23 oy 3 10 10 10 5 10 5 10 5 92 92 92 Opunake Co-op. Dairy Co. (R. O'Dea) Waitara Co-op. Dairy Co. (II. Dimmer) Mangorei Co.op. Dairy Co. (E. Penwarden) (W. Roberts) also entered. 10 r, 10 r, p. Dair\