Stratford News. A. and P. Show.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 136, 30 November 1911, Page 3

Stratford News.

A. and P. Show.

6ECOXD ANNUAL SHOW. A WELLORG AXISED SUCCESS. The Stratford A. & P. Association second annual show opened yesterday on the Association's new and pleasantlyfoituated grounds on the Flint road, a mile from the Stratford Post Office. •In the early morning it seemed that the Association was to have a repetition of the weather served out to the Taranaki Agricultural Society for their show at New Plymouth last week, and the president's prediction of line weather look rather out of it. Heavy showers fell until nearly nine o'clock, and the yarding stewards and exhibitors had an unpleasant task in yarding their stock in the rain. It was fortunate that the arrangements were so well forward, for any defect in these would have upset the day's work. As it was, the judges were able to begin their work early, and l>y ten o'clock fine weather seemed assured. but the ground was very wet. A high wind blew throughout the day. and whilst unpleasant for the public and officials, dried up the showgrounds wonderfully. The tented population was in difficulties by reason of the wind, and at one stage of the proceedings pressmen might have been seen issuing from their tent like ants from an anthill to repair damages. There was ?. tremendous extent of canvas, side-shows being numerous, and some of the sections being housed in marquees, whilst trade displays were made by a big number of firms. The attendance of the public was good. The Stratford Municipal Brass Band dispensed a good musical programme on the lawn in front of the grandstand. Tbe officials must be congratulated on the excellent arrangements made. Evhibitors were loud in their praise of the management, and one of the visiting judges was very enthusiastic over this, remarking that he would be able to take home some valuable hints for his own association. Mr. E. Jackson, the secretary. won golden opinions from all. and the* president and all the other officials were equally energetic, courteous and painstaking.

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE. The official opening of the show was performed by Hon. Thos. Mackenzie, Minister of Agriculture, who was introduced by the president. Mr. R. Dingle. The Minister said he considered it an honor to have been invited to perform the opening ceremony. They were met, he 6aid, under happy auspices—happy in the price they were receiving for their products. and happy in the prospects for the future. Of course, they had suffered from the weather, but—and he was not talking polities, he said—the dismal prediction of a season of low prices by the' president of the Bank of New Zealand had been entirely falsified by the firm position our products were occupying in "the markets of the world. Never had there been greater trade prosperity, and this was making an increased demand for our products. They had heard of the workers' strikes at Home, and men were asking, Where will it all end? It would end either in the wage-earners in the Old Land receiving a higher wage, or in many of them leaving for fresh fields. Thus their purchasing powers would be increased, and the. demand for our butter and other produce would be increased thereby, resulting in better prices being obtained. In America and other countries there was also a growin" demand for New Zealand s exports. He was of opinion that farmers of this district could look with contentment on the situation and enjoy their annual show, which he hoped would be a record HUccess. He trusted the present year would prove a prosperous one.

Three cheers were given for the Minis ter on the call of the president.

FAT CATTLE. Pen of bullocks, any age—AY. Birdling 1. Pen of two steers, under 4 years —AY. Birdling 1. Pen of three fat Shorthorn heifers, 3 years and under AY. Birdling 1. GRADE OR CROSSBRED SECTIOX. For beef or grazing. Cow calved prior to July 1. 1007— Ceo. Ferguson (Hawera) 1. Heifer, from July 1. lftOS—F. Beslcy (Hawera). PEDIGREE SHORTHORX. Bull, calved prior to July 1, IWIS —O. A. Turner (Eltham), Lord Summerton VI.. 1. Bull, from July 1, 1 '.HK) —G. A. Turners Duke of Eltham XIX., 1. Bull from July 1. I!tl0—G. A. Turner's Duke of Eltham XXL. 1: G. A. Turner's Lord of Ormond 11.. 2; G. A. Turner's Lord of Ormond 11., 3. Cow, calved prior to •lulv 1. 1907 —G. A. Turner's Baroness TIL I: Heifer, from July 1. IOOS—G. A. Turner. Heifer from July 1. lOflO —G. A. Turner. Heifer, from July 1, 1010— G. A. Turner. Pen of two heifers over IS months and under *l l / 2 years—G. A. Turner 1. Pen of two heifers under IS months —G. A. Turner 1. There was no other exhibitor in this breed.

PEDIGHFK lIOLSTKIX. Bull calved prior to July 1. 1008 —F. .1. Johnston. Sir Beau <l<* Kol 1 and reserve <h.'(rii;iioii: K. T. B. Mellow. Sir Patrick. 2. Bull from July 1. lflOfl— Xewton Kinjr's Kin;; Fayne Sejiis 11.. 1. special and champion. Bull from -Inly I. Ifllfl —T. Lytord (Stratford>. Admiral de Kol. 1: Tiehbon Bros. (Tariki). 2. Bull, ami three of his proudly in milk, not nece-sarilv property of exhibitor F. -I. Johnston (Hawera). 1. Cow calved prior to July 1. l'.HlT —Xewton Kin','. Xazli'- P-'t (Sir de Kol lnk;i Pielertje— HazliV Pauline). 1: F. J. Johnstone 2. Heifer from July I. I(loo—Newton Kind's Brookiand- Pride (Sir do Kol Inka Pietertje—Bell of Brooklands) 2. Heifer from Jti'v 1. I'.IOS —Xewton Kind's Lady Parthena. I: F. J. John-tone 2. Heifer from J'dv l. P'Hi F. -T. Johnstone's Butter '.; ii '. Pen of two heifers over IS M'.oii'h= and under 2':. year.-—F. J. Johnston'- :. Pen of fv.) heifers, under IS month* —F. J. Johnstone l. ORADE HOLSTF.IX. Heifer or cow in milk from July l. lflOO. by pedigree Holstein sire—F. J. Johnstone l. H. Johnstone 2. Pen of two heifers from -Tnlv l. 1910— F. J. Johnstone I, Tichbon Bros. 2. PEDIOREF. AYRSIHRES. Bull calved prior to July l, l-OOS —Fred Mills Hawera). Jewel Prince (by Marquis of Ingleirood—Jewel). I and ch ; \\. Hall (Lepperton), Little Jim, 2 and res.

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ch. .Bull from July 1. 1908—Thos. Webb (.Stratford), 1. Bull from July 1, 1910 — \V. Hall (Lepperton), Duke (Little Jiin —Duchess), I; Fred. Mills, 2; W. Hall, Nora's Jim,, 3. Bull and three of his progeny in milk —\Y. Hall (Lepperton), 1. Cow calved prior to July 1, 1!)07 —Frod Mills' Addie 11., 1; W. M. Bayly's Rosina. 2. Heifer from July 1, 190& T. Webb's Lucy of Fairfarm (by Lord Cardigan— Pcfypy), 1; W. Hall, Daphne, 2. Heifer from July I', 100!) Fred Mills. 1 and cli.: \V. Hall, 2 and 3. Heifer from July 1, 11)10 —E. Jackson's Blue Bell IV. (Ellesmere Lad—Blue Bell II.). 1; F. Mills, 2; W. Hall 3. Pen of two heifers, 18 months to 2 1 /-. years—Thomas Webb, 1. Pen of two heifers, under 18 months — Fred Mills, 1; W. Hall, 2.

GRADE AYRSHIRE. Heifer or cow in milk from July 1, 11)08, by pedigree sire—T. Webb, 1. Pen of two heifers, from July 1, 1910 J. Thomas (Xgaere), 1; T. Webb, 2.

PEDIGREE J ETC SKY. Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1908— W. V. Harkness' Roselle's Sultan (Sultan of Oakland!) Roselle's Maid), 1 and eh.; J. M. Shutter, Mary's Glory. 2; R. T. B. Mellow, Cherry .Sweet, 3; J. Kissick, Sandygaft, v.h.c.: E. Bonnor, Golden Brand, h.c. Bull from July 1, 1!K)8—A. and J. O'Donnell (Inaha), Rainbow (Starbright—Genoa Daisy), 1; J. Shotter (iDdhirst), 2. Bull front .July 1. LOO!) AY. Bly (Xgaere). Prince Starlight, 1; A. Hazelton, King Billy, 2: D. Watkins, Grand Signal, 3. Bull,"from July 1, 1910 Ranford Bros.' Sunflower's Perseus (Knight Commander—Sunflower II.), 1; W. V. Harkness, 2; Nicholson, 3; P. J. Peterson, v.li.e.; J. T. Belcher, h.c. Bull and three of his progeny in milkMrs. Thompson (Stratford)'. 1. Cow calved prior to Julv ]. 1!)07—W. V. Harkness (Tarilci). May Dav (by Pride of England—May Blossom). 1; \V. V. Harkness. May Bloom. 2; .1. T. Ilelcher (Cardiff), Pride of F.ltliaiii. :i: A. J. O'Donnell (Inaha), v.h.c. Heifer from July 1, 11108 —John D. Healv (Stratford). Grannie's Frolic (by Doctor —Grannie's Folly), 1: W. V. Harkness. T'usehia, 2; A. Uhlenberg (Waipukul. Burberv, 3; Mrs. If. Richmond (.Midhirstl. v.h.c. Heifer from July 1. 1 !M>!>—P. J. Peterson (Midhirst), Belvedere Sunbeam, 1: D. Watkin (Huiroa). Black Heart Fury, 2; J. D. Healy (Stratford). Bridal Bouquet, 3; A. 11. Ilalcombe, v.h.c.; Peter Hancock (Stratford), h.c. Heifer from Julv 1. H)lD—\V. Paton (Sentry Hill), Jezebel Atavus (Campanile's Sultan—Jezebel) 1; P. H. Surrey (Huirangi). Vesta's Oimpanile, 2; J. D. Hoaly, Lady Oaklands, 3: W. Paton, The Very Pattern, v.h.c. Pen of two heifers under 18 months—W. V. Harkness 1.

GRADE JERSEY. Ileifer or cow in milk, by pedigree sire —Smart's Queenio, 2. Pen of two heifrrs from July 1, I!>U> —.). C. Montefiore, Beatrice and Irene. 1; R. Dingle (Stratford), 2: W. V. Uarknrs-i. 3 and v.h.c.

GRADE OR CROSSBRED SECTION. Cow under four years, visibly in milk —F. J. Johnstone, I; E. Jackson, 2; Jos. Thomas .3; F. J. Johnstone, v.h.c, Heifer from July 1. I<M)B—A. Pctrie (Stratford). 1; F. J. Johnson (llawora), 2: H. Jolm-on (Stratford), 3. Heifer from July 1. I!(((!)—F. J. Johnston 1; A. Petrie, 2: E. I'oniior, 3. Heifer from Julv I, 1010— F. J. John.,ton, 1; \V. P. Member" (Stratfordl. 2: H. S. Catliro, 3. Pen of two heifer- calved prior to July 1, 100!) F. K. Jnhii-on. 1; W. Bonner. 2.

Juvenile Class- lie-t. yearling grade Jersey heifer, from July ], 1!)](). sired by pedigree Jersey bull —.T. C. Montefiore, 1: Master T. AA'alsh. 2; Decimus Belcher. 3. Pen of five best heifer calves from July 1, 1011. for dairy purposes, irrespective of breed—Jas. Montgomery. 1: T. Lyford, 2; K. Bonner. 3. Pen of five best grade heifers for dairy, calved since August 1. 1010 —ls. Orr (Xgaere), 1; Tichbon Bros., 2; 11. Johnson 3.

HORSES thoroughbreds. • Mare in foal or with foal at foot—J. Fawkner's br .less, by Kros —Kate Kelly, 1; W. Robertson (Stratford), 2. Colt from August 1. I!>l()—Chas. Ruscoe's ch Flying Camp, by Campfire, 1; T. E. Coleman (Xgaere). 2. j CARRIAGE HORSES AXD HACKS. Mare 13.2 hands and over (other than thoroughbreds, visibly in foal or with foal at foot, best calculated for breeding carriage horses or weight-carrying hacks. —W. Robertson, Dolly, by Pilot. Mare under 15.2 hands (other than thoroughbreds). best calculated for breeding carriage horses or weight-carrying hacks—\Y. Bennett (Cardiff) 1. W. T. Bayly (Elthain), 2. Filly or gelding from August 1. 14)08, likely to make good saddle or carriage horses.--J. Robb (\\ estniere). Kaiser. 1: and Sultan. 2. Filly or gelding from August 1, I!l0!i. likely to make good saddle or carriage horses. —J. Rurkett (Xgaere), roari buly Berlin. 1. Colt from August 1. 100!), likely to make good saddle or carriage hor-e-—C. Thompson (Stratford). Barney. Colt, lilly or gelding. from August. 1. 1 !>lO. likely to make good r-addle (if earriage horses— \\ . T. Bavly. Vixen, bv \'ie'ory- Xi s(!e, 1: C. Thompson, Roddy. 2. Best colt, mare or gelding. any age. sired by Young Victor. trophy valued at C 8 Rs. —l. Stewart (Cardiff),' Dolly. 1; Mrs. O. C'. Knox (Stanley Roadi. Bonnie .lean. 2: R. Mounsey. Makalm. -Best, colt, mare or gelding (3 year- or under I. sired by Voung Victor Thomp-on (Stratford). Barney. 1: Ivy Bnokcr. 2. llc-t yearling. sired bv Vomer vieinr -ii. Collins (Stratfonl). '.loan. 1: C. Thoni))son. Roddv, 2. Best yearling -ired l»y Victory—\V. T. Bayly. Vixen. 1.

I'ONIKS. Mare (vi-it.lv in foal or with foal at loot), not e\" •ei'.liiiL.' l"hands-- •!. \V. Burke (Kltliam). Daphne. I: Doris Swadlin<; (Kapoili'a). l'ip;ii. 2. Di; Aifnirs. Mare vi-ihiv in foal or wiili foal at foot - T. IVrrv |\liM>;wt<.kil. lielle. by (ila <•_'<««• Duke Jewell. I: A. Fraser (Tariki). Kate McCauley. 2. P.est foal exhibited in above class—A. Fraser (Tariki). 1. Be-t dry mare -Alex. Hastie (Hawera). Witch La--. I and ch.: A. Boyd (Toko). Thistle. 2: J. ( bristolM. pin. (Xjfaere). Bonny. ■'!. <lcldinif four year-, or over T. Perry (Manjiatoki) (den. by Duke—Darling. 1; T. Perry. Ben. 2: \\ . Uobertson (Tramp). IS. Killv from August I. 1 i)OS—A. ITa-lie. Flower (•irl, bv Sterling Prince —Witch Lass. 1: A. Bovd, Thistle Blossom. 2; \V. J. Kcndrick (Tariki). Gipsy. 3. fielding from August 1, 190!) F. Webb

(Douglas), Baldy, 1; E. .7. Davies (Mahoe), Major, 2. Filly from August 1, 1909 —J. ChristofTel, Bonny, Royal Standard —Queenie, ]•; A. lastie, Daphne, 2; J. E. Fever (Stratford), Mountain Rose, Colt or gelding from August 1, 1910 — •I. S. Johnston (Okaiawa). Thistle Royal, by Royal Garl bland—Thiste, 1. Filly Irom August 1. 1910 —A. Fraser, Miss Bent, v.h.e. Pair of heavy draught horses in regular work only eligible, and available for trial if desired—T. Perry Glen and Belle, 1; W. Robertson, Tramp and Duke, 2. Best pair draught mares, any age—A. Ilastie, 1; A. Fraser, 2; W.J. Kendrick, v.h.c Best draught mare with two of her progeny under four ypars—A. Hastie, Witch Lass, 1; W. J. Kendrick. Roan, 2; A. Fraser, Kate McCauley, 3. HACKS. Pony under 11 hands, to be ridden by a boy or girl under 12 years of age— Doris Swadling, I'ippi, 1; T. Edwards (Wanganui). ■>. Pony under 12 hands, to be ridden by a boy or girl under 12 years of age —J. F. Kiley (Okaiaiva)i, Nancy, 1; W. Linn (Oakura), Darkey, 2; T. Lyford, Cock Robin, 3. Pony under 13.1 hands, to be ridden by a boy or girl under I' 4 in divided skirts—Mrs. fius Sole (Bell Block), Tricksy, 1; Mrs. Watson (Eltham), Queenie. 2; Jas. Law (Whangamomona), Tipsy, 3. Best pony under 13.2 hands, to be ridden-bv boy or girl—W. Cannon and Co. (Stratford), Masie, 1; Mrs. Gus Sole, Tricksy, 2. Pony under 14.1 hands, to be ridden by a bov or girls under fifteen—Miss E. Abbott (Whangamomona). Miekie, 1; J. Robb, Sultan, 2; G. B. Hill (Rowan), Arab, 3.

SHEEP LINCOLN*. —Ram over 18 months: F. W. R. Bredow (Douglas) 1, F. A. Bremer (Okaiawa) 2. 'Ram under 18 months: F. W. R. Bredow 1 and 3, F. A. Bremer 2. Two rams under 18 months; F. A. Bremer 1, F .W ,R. Bredow 2. Ewe over 18 months with lamb at foot: F. A. Bremer 1, late entries 2 and 3, H. Middleton (Waverley) h.c. Two ewes with lambs at foot: F. A. Bremer 1, H. Middleton 2, E. Marfell (Toko) 3. Two ewes under IS months: F. A. Bremer 1, late entry 2, E. Marfell 3, H. Middleton h.c. Ewe under 18 months: F. A. Bremer 1 and 2, F. W. R. Bredow 3. 11. Middleton h.c.

Special (any breed).—Best pen of five lambs: F. A. Bremer 1. ROMXEY MARSH.

Ram over 18 months: T. Lyford (Stratford) 1. G. A. Marchant (Qirdiff) 2. 11. P. Best (Xormanby) 3. Ram under IS months: Cleland Bros. (Kaponga) 1, 11. P. Best 2 and 3. Two rams under 18 months: 11. P. Best 1, V. H. Nolan (Te W era) 2 and 3. Ewe over 18 months with lamb at foot: IT. P. Best 1 and 2. Two ewes with lambs at foot: 11. P. Best 1 and 2. Two ewes under IS months: Cleland Bros. 1, 11. P. Best 2 and 3. Ewes under 18 months: H. P. Best 1 and 2, Cleland Bros. 3. SHROPSHIRE.

Ram over 18 months: W. D. Linn (Oakura) 1. Ewe over 18 months with lamb at foot: Thos. Ash (Hawera) 1, late entry 2, W. D. Linn 3. Two ewes with iambs at foot: Thos. Ash 1, late entry 2, \Y. D. Linn 3. Two ewes under IS months: YV. D. Linn 1, late entry 2, A. A. Tiper (Meremere) -3. Ewe under IS months: A. A. Piper 1, R. Binnie (Toko) 2 arid 3.

CHEVIOT RAMS. S. Brewer was awarded first and second for best pen 6f three rams under IS months. CROSSBRED (Long-wool). Pen of two ewes with lambs at foot: IT. Middleton 1, T. Lyford 2. Pen of two <'wes, two-tooth: G. A. Harris (Toko) 1, V. H. Xolan 2 and 3.

FREEZERS. Pen of five best freezers (wethers): A. E. and A. Syines (Wnverley) 1, Mrs. Birdling (Waitara) 2 and 3. Pen of five best freezers (ewes): A. E. and A. Svmes 2, V. 11. Xolan (Te Wera) 3. Pen of three freezers (down cross wethers): A. E. and A. Symes 1. Pen of three freezers (long wool cross wethers): A. E. and A. Symes 1. FAT SHEEP. Pen'of five wethers (any age): A. E. and A. Symes 1, Mrs. Birdling 2 and 3. Pen of five fat ewes (any age): A. E. and A. Symes ], F. A. Bremer (Okaiawa) 2. Mrs. Birdling 3, F. W. R. Bredow (Douglas) v.h.c. Pen of five fat lambs suitable for freezing: A. E. and A. Symes 1. T. .1. Hopkins 2. W. M. Baylv 3. Best pet lamb: W, M. Baylv (Stratford) 1 and 2. PIGS. There was keen competition in the pig section, but the clashes were not strong numerically. The judge described them as n real tip-top lot, and some of them fit to win in any show in New Zealand. BERKSHIRE.

Boar, over one year: .T. R. M«Millan (Strjitford) 1, J. 11. Sellars (Okaiawa) 2. Boar, under one year: J. 11. Sellars 1. Sow, over one year: ,T. H. Sellars 1, ,T. R. "McMillan 2. Sow. under one year: J. 11. Sellars J, Tiros, Webb (Stratford) 2. Hoar, under six months: T. Webb 1. Sow, under six months: J. H. Sellars 1 and 2. Sow with litter of not less than six: J. R. McMillan 1, M. Kin? (Upper Mangorei) 2.

BLACK DEVOX. AA. A . Tlosking, of Midhirst, was the only exhibitor in this class and he was awarded first prize in both boar and sow under six uroliths. OTHER VARIETIES. Three porkers, between fiO'h-, and HMUbs (Messrs. Bortlnvidk's class): Thos. AA ebb (Stratford) 1, AY. IT. Rutledge (Midhirst) 2. Pen of best baconers (Messrs. Diniock and Co.'s class): AA\ 11. Rutledge 1. AA". Colson (Elthain) 2. Best pen- of two pins between 301bs and lOfllbs: AA\ 11. Rutledge 1. R. Dingie (Stratford) 2. LEAPING COMPETITIONS. "Maiden Hunters' Competition, open to all horses that haw not won a jumping or steeplechase competition at any agricultural show; not less than 12 stone.— A. A'inton's (Kaupokonni) Dandy 1. \A r . E. Forbes' (Eltham) Mangawliero 2, A. Mitchell's (Manaia)'lfarpoon 3. Maiden Leaping Competition, open to all horses and riders that have not competed in any leaping competition: up to 12 >1 one. -AV. E. I'orbes' Manga whero 1, A. J. Curries (Te AVtra) AVild Daisy 2. Best, lady rider in divided skirts.—Miss E. Abbott (Wilangamomoiia) 1, Miss Campbell (AVanganui) 2, Miss Maggie lirigg, (Iliaha) 3. Military event, lent pegging; lance to be brought to the engage ten yards before reaching the peg; if the peg i> taken it must be carried ten yards past, the taking point: points, take 3, lift 2. a .graze 1. style 3, and pace 3. —Lieut, .101 l (Xorth 'Parana ki Mounted Rifles) 1, Sergt. Major Jennins (Xorth Taranaki Mounted Ritle-i 2. Military event, fours over hurdles; four- to be drawn up in line in front of the first hurdle: on the word go to jump llrsf. two hurdles; \ ( ,s. ]. 2. and 4 to dismount and lie down; Xo. 3 to lead the horses round a. Hag. on return mount and move to winning point. Points: Dressing (i points, riding G. jumping 0, handling 4. word of command (i.—Xorth Taranaki Mounted Rifles 1, civilian, four 2.

Military Steepkchjiw.—Corporal. Alexander 1, Sergeant Major Jennins 2. Pony leaping competition; for ponies not over 13.2 hands (to be ridden l>y a boy or girl under 17): J. D. Mitchell's Princess 1, J. Wilkie's (Ilawera) Slowe 2. Best lady driver (ladies to be the only occupants of vehicles): Miss Campbell (Wanganui) 1, Mrs. W. T. Bayly (Eltham) 2, Mrs .R. A. Richter (Eltham) 3. Best lady amateur driver; for ladies who have never won a prize in a driving competition (ladies only occupants of vehicles): Mrs. T. Orr (Ngaere) 1, Mrs. J. Davidson (Stratford) 2.

DOGS. Deerhoundsi—Puppy dogs or bitches under 12 months: J. Kenrick's (Levin) Heather Jock. Greyhounds.—Puppies, dogs under 12 months': S. Thompson's (Stratford) Fido I, and Taipo 3; F. Nicholl's (New Plymoutli) Silver Bullet 2. Novice, dogs l : R. Davidson's ('New Plymouth) Polar Star 11. 1, Jas. East's (Stratford) Dreadnought 2, F, Nicholl's Silver Bullet S, S. Thompson's Fido v.h.e., R. Davidson's Polar Star 11. h.c. Limit dogs: F. Doughty's (New Plymouth) Peter Pan 1, G. MaJam's (New Plymouth) Count Menschikoff 2, Chas. Hargreaves' (New Plymonth) Tiger 3, R. Davidson's Polar Star 11. v.h.e, Open dogs: F. Doughty's (New Plymouth) Petor Pan 1, G. Malam's (New Plymouth) Count Menschikoff 2, Chas. Hargreaves' Tiger 3, R. Davidson's Polar Star 11. v.h.e. Puppies, bitches under 12 months: A. R. Stockman's (New Plymouth) Lady Darkness 1, G. Jones' (Midhirst) Floss 2, J. Ashby's (Waitara) Nobility 3. Novice, bitches: Mrs. Giiult's (Imglewood) Grace 1, F. Rhodes' (Stratford) Victoria 2, A. R. Stockman's Lady Darkness 3, G. Jones' Floss v.h.e. Limit, bitches: 11. M. Moon's (New Plymouth) Herald Lass 1, N. Paul's (Hawera) Queen of Song 2, F. Rhodes' Victoria 3, G. Jones' Floss v.h.e. Bitches, open: H. M. Moon's Herald Lass 1, N. Paul's Queen of Song 2, F. Rhodes' Victoria 3, G. Jones' Floss v.h.e. Brace, any sex: S. Thompson's (Stratford) Fido and Taipo. Pointers.—Novice, dogs: W. J. Morrison's (Ngaere) Bang 1, E. B. Stohr 2, A. (vault's (Inglewood) Tim 3. Limit, dogs: W. J. Morrison's Bang 1, I. Colson (Fitzroy) 2, E. B. Stohr 3. Dogs, | open: P. H. Smith's (Wellington) Barkis 1, W. J. Morrison's Bang 2, H. Campbell's (Stratford) The Tapper 3, I. Colson's Bob v.h.c. Puppies, bitches under 12 months: E. B. Stohr's (Stratford) Sea Spray 1. Novice, bitches: G. Symes' Lady Shot 1. Limit, bitches: T. Mercer's (Stratford) Queenie 1. Bitches, open: E. B. Stohr's Sea Spray 1, T. Mercer's Queenie 2. Brace, any sex: E. B. Stohr's Sea Sprtiy and ? English Setters. —Puppies, dogs under 12 months: Thos. Kirkwood's County I Roke 1, N. F. Dunlop's (Stratford)) Scout 2. Novice, dogs: Thos. Kirkwood's I Shot 1, N". P. Dunlop's Scout 2, J. Voyle's [ (Stratford) Smiler 3. Limit, dogs: T. / Kirkwood's Comity Rake 1, N. F. Dun-1 lop's Scout 2, T. W. Boddam's (New Plymouth) Skip 3. Dogs, open: T. Kirkwood's Rack-a-rock 1. Puppies, bitches under 12 months: P. H. Smith's (Wellington) Erua Bonnie 1, Thos. Wilson (Stratford) 2. Novice, bitches: Thos. Wilson's Blue Bess 1. Limit, bitches: ' Thos. - Wilson's Blue Bess 1. Bitches, open: P. H. Smith's Erua Bonnie 1. Brace, any sex: Thos. Kirkwood's County Rake and Rack-a-rock 1. Team -of three: Thos. Kirkwood's County Raike,. Rack-a-rock and Shot.' ■

Irish Setters.—Fred Whittle was the only exhibitor in this class, and was awarded first prize with Don in the novice, limit, and open dog classes. Retrievers.—Puppies, dogs or bitches under 12 months: Mrs. E. Patterson's (Stratford) Trixie 1, F. Patterson's Lady Glitters 2, Jas. Patterson's Miss Pattie 3. Dogs, open: Mrs. H. J. Dunham's (Stratford) Kaffir Chief 1, ,T. Searle's (Fitzroy) Don 2, Jas. Patterson's Mick 3. Bitches, open: Jas. Patterson's Kate 1. Brace, any sex: Jas. Patterson's Kate and Mick 1.

Collies (rough-coated).—Limit, dogs:] C. J. Wiley's (Stratford) Rover 1, Basil! Metson's (Stratford) Canto 2. H. Wil-j son's Rover 3. Dogs, open: C. J. Wiley's i Rifle Shot 1, B. Metson's Ganto 2. . Puppy, bitches under .12 months: A. J.' Davey's (Stratford) Magnet 1. Novice, bitches:" A. J. Davev's Magnet 1. Limit, bitches: B. Metson's (Fitzroy) Jenny 1, A. J. Davey's Magnet 2. 'Bitches, open: B. Metson's (Fitzroy) Jenny 1. Brace, either sex: B. Metson 1.

Collies (smooth coated): Puppies, dogs or bitches: MiSs CarroM's (Hawom) Syd 1, J. W. Brae's (Stratford) Scott 2. Dogs, open:. Miss Carroll's Syd 1. Bitches, open: C. L. Mow Jem's Egmo'nt Lassie 1, Thos. Ross' (Matan) Trixie 2. J. W. Brae's Scott 3.

Collies (Bearded or Old English).— Puppies, dogs or bitches under 12 months: Daisy Cuthbertson's (Toko) Orkneyl, F. (Stratford) Fly G, V. W, Rowe's (Stratford) Lyon 3. Dogs, open: Daisy Cuthbertson's Orkney .1., Wm. : Drake's (Tarata) Bill 2.

Working Collies (East Road Sheep Dog Triad Club's-Specials.—Dogs, open: Daisy Cuthbertson's Orkney 1, H. L. Slight's (.Stratford) Stump 2. Bitches, open: C. L. Mowlem's Egmont Lass 1; Thos. Ross 1 Trixie 2, Jas. Slight's Fly 3. Bull Dogs.—Limit, dogs: F. E. Watson's (Pa'lmerston North) Wharikoki Prince 1, Miss E. 11. Baker's (Stratford) Mountain Jet 2. Dogs, open: F. E. Watson's Wharikoki Prince 1, F. Kleeman's (Midhirst) Truo Major., 2. Puppies, bitches under 12.months: F. E. Watson's Wharikoki Bellicut 1, W. F. Roebuck's Tup .2. Novice, bitches: F.'E. Watson's Wharikoki ftellicut 4. Limit, bitches, F. E. Watson's F. E. Watson's, Bellis.simo 1, F. Kleeman's Truro Major 3. Brace, any sex: F. E. Watson's Prush and BcHissimo ], F. Kleeman's Truro Major and Fairy Queen 2. ; , Spaniels, Cocker (black), weight under 3011js.—Puppies, dogs under 12 months: W. F. Boyes' (Stratford) Darkie 1, J. Martin's Tiny 2'. Novice, dogs: W. F. Boves' Darkie I, J. Martin's Tiny 2, Mrs.. J. F. Watson's Trouble 3. Limit, dogs: W.jF. Boyes''Darkie 1, J..Martin's. Tiny 2. I. L. S. Ellis' Kakaramea Don 3. Dogs, open':' W. F. Boyes' Darkie' 1, I. L. S. KUis' Kakaramea Don 2. Puppies, bitches under 12 months: T. D. Colsmi's Floss 1, ,Ja«. Neilson's Pet 2. Novice, bitches: T. D. Colson's Floss 1, Jas. Neilson's Pet 2. Limit, bitches: I. L. S. Ellis' Kakaramea Beauty 1, and Waikato ll'na 2. BiU-he>. opeii: I. L. S. Ellis' Kakaramea' Beauty 1, and Waikato Bona 2. Brace, either sex: T. L. S. Ellis' Kakaramea.' Beauty and Waikato Bena 1, T. D. Colson 2. Team of three: T. L. ft Ellis Kakaramea Beauty, Waikato Bena and Kakaramea Aon 1.

Spaniels Oocker (any otlier class) under liOlbs.—iF. T. Callaghan's Vo«le Fan. 1,

Spaniels Field (any color—Xoviee, dogs: S. J. Sutton's (Xew Plymouth) Shrtt 1, H. McKendrv's (Stratford) Powelka 2. Wm.'Holmes' Sherlock 3. Limit, dogs or liitehrs: S. J. Sutton's Shot 1, and 2. Puppies, ./logs under twelve months: FT. McKemlry's Povvelka 1. Dogs, open: S'. J. Sutton's Shot 1. $ nil Tem-iers.—Dogs, open: C. IT. Rylaml (Wangsinur) ■ 1. Pox Terriers.—Puppies, dogs urnkr 12 months: C'. A. Woodford's (Stratford) bite Fire 1. Xoviee, dogs: Miss Briggs' fnahn If eke 1, 'T. i). Walsh's (Xcw Plymouth) Pom])CT 2. S. KahcyV Tony 3. Limit, dogs: Miss liriggs' Inaha 1-1 eke 1.

C. A, Woodford's White Fire 2. Dogs, open: Miss liriggs-' Inaha lTeke 1, C. A. Woodford's White Fire 2. .Xoviee, bitlhes: R. Bond 1, W. R. Payton's Tiny

2. limit, bitches: R. Bond 1, F. Cramer's (Stratford) Nell 2, W. R. Pay ton's ®ny 3. Bitches, open: R. Bond 1, F. Cramer's ■ Stratford Ntell 2, W. R. Payton's Tiny 3.

Fox Terriers (wire haired).—Puppies, dogs under 12 months: J. !!. Jack (Palmerston North) Lord Roberts 1. Dogs, open: J. R. Jack's ( Lord Roberts 1. Sikye Terriers.—Bitches, open: W. McNeely's (Stratford) Portree Quay 1. Scottish -Terriers.—Dogs, open: H. D. OVipleu's (Hawera) Bracken Laddie 1. Bitches, open: H. D. Oaplen's Jean 1. Black and Tan Terriers.—Dogs or bitches, open: Mrs. A. Ferguson's (Toko) Tiny 1. Toy Terriers (under 71t>s.). —Dogs or bitches, open: Wynn Douglas 1 and 2, Mrs. A. Ferguson's Tiny 3. Terrier brace: Wynn Douglas 1. Irish Terriers.—Puppies, dogs under 12 months: Mrs. G. H. Saunders' Teddy Bear 2. Novice, dogs: J. Boiid 2. Limit, dogs: J'. C. Ekdahl's (Tlawera) Kilkenny Ginger 1, ill's. G. 11. Sounders' Teddy Bear 2. Dogs, open: J. C. Ekdahl's Kilkenny Ginger 1, Mrs. G. H. Saunders' Lord Obadaih 2. Puppies, bitclios under 12 months: .Mrs. G. H. Saund. rs? Biograph Pictures- 1, W. S. Cato's (Stratford) Colleen 2, Novice, bitches: W. S. Cato's Colleen 3. Limit, bitches: W. S. Cato's Biddy 1, Mrs. G. 11. Saunders' Biograph Pictures 2. Bitches, open: W. S. Cato' Biddy 1, Mrs. G. H. Saunders' Biograph Pictures 2. Brace, either sex: Mrs. G. H. Saunders 1.

Pugs (black).—Puppies, dogs under 12 months: T. Cameron's (Bulls) Biggot 1. Novice, dogs: T. Cameron's Higgott 1. Dogs, open: J. H. White's (Palmerston ■North) Black Boy 1. Puppies, bitches under 12 months: Mrs. A. Dean's (Whnngamomona) Juliet ]. Novice, 'bitches: Mrs. A. Dean's Juliet 1. Bitches, open: J. 11. White's Netta 1, Mi's. A. Dean's Juliet 2. Brace, either sex: J. 11. White's Netta and Black Boy.

Pugs (fawn).—Puppies, dogs under 12 months.—Mrs. A. Dean's Romeo 1, and Whanga Mike 2, W. H. Reader's Whanga Bobs 3. Novice, dogs: W. H. Reader's Wliarjga Bobs 1, Wm. Bay ley's Roy 2, Mrs. T. C. Fookes' John 3. Liinit, dogs: Mrs. A. Dean's Romeo 1, and Whanga Mike 2, W- H. Reader's Whanga Bobs J. Dogs, open: Mrs. A. Dean's Romeo 1, and Wlianga Mike 2, W. H. Reader's Whanga Bobs' 3. Puppies, bitches under 12 months: Mrs. A. Dean's Whanga Lady Dainty 1. Novice, bitches: Mrs. A. Dean's Chitta 1. ; Limit, bitches:,' Mrs, A. Dean's Whanga Lady Dainty- 1, -and Chitta 2. Bitches, open: Mrs. A. Dean's Whanga Lady Dainty 1, Chitta 2, and Winnie 3. Brace, either sex: Mrs. A. Dean's Whanga Lady Dainty and Chitta 1. Team of three: Mrs. A. Dean's Wlianga Lady Dainty, Chitta and Romeo. Variety Class.—Any breed (not scheduled).: 11. Brooks' (New Plymouth) Glory 1, E. Bernard's (Stratford) Leason 2, H. L. Slight's Stump-3. Sporting team: Thomas Kirkwood's (setters) Shot, County Rake and fiaok-a-rock 1, Jas. Patterson's j' (retrievers)Mick, Ivate and Miss Pattie 2.

Non-sporting team: Mrs. Ai Dean's (pugs) Whanga Lady Dainty', Oliitta and Romeo 1. •• Sporting .brace; Tlios. Kirkwood's (setters) Oounty Bake and Rack-a-rock 1. Non-sporting brace: J. 11. .White's (pugs) Netta and Black Boy 1, Mrs. A. Dean's Whanga Lady Dainty and Romeo 2, B. Metson's (collies) Canto ami Jeniiy 3# j. Children's variety class:' H. Brooks' Glory I,' E. M. Bernard's Leason 2. Best sporting dog or bitch: P. H. Smith's (Wellington) Barkjs 1, T. Mercer's Queenie 2. . Harriers.—The North Taranaki Hunt Club's hounds were the only entries in this class and secured numerous prizes, v;k., ftrstj second and third in the opin i.r»gs, first and second for open bitches, and also best dog for stud purposes; also first for -pair of last season's puppies, both dogs and bitches.

DAIRY PRODUCE The judges l'n the dairy produce classes were Messrs. G. Johnson (grader at Moturoa) and Singleton (assistant director of the Dairy Division). In the factory classes their work was light,, as there were only four entries in the factory export butter, the first -prize being awarded to Bell Block with 94 points. There was only one entry for the private separator class, which, went to, Mrs. F. Copestake. The cheese classes only drew two competitors, viz., Ngaere anil Cardiff, the .former gaining the verdict for white and the latter for colored. It was in the best 21bs fresh butter that competition was keen and the judges were kept busy. Of 27 samples entered, 26 were staged, representing all parts of the district. Some exceedingly good .butter was submitted, but in one or two cases it appeared as though the cream had been allowed to get too ripe before being made up. The first and second prizes were secured by Mesdaines W., T. Bayly and G. l'errott, both of Eltham. Results':— ,

Best box factory butter, not 'less than fifllibs, suitable for export. First prize Society's award of £5 ss, second £2'2s, third £1 Is. * J f | j 'lli-li Bell Block Dairy Co (J. Rutherford) 45% 23% 25 94 Bunnythorpe Co. (C.' Ed-wards) 45 23% 25 03% Le.pperton Co. (J. Roberts) 44%'23% 25 93 ; Midhirst Co. (F. Kleeman) .44 23% 25'. 92% tfest box private separator butter, not less than 501b, suitable for export.—Mrs. F. Copestake (Stratford) only entry. Best 21b fresh butter in rolls, factory not. eligible: Mrs. W. T. Bayly (Eltham) 1, Mrs. G. Perrett (Eltham) 2, Mrs. Brayslmw (Stratford) 3, Miss E. Ellis (Stratford) v.h.c., Miss H. M. .Neilson (Stanley road) h.c. Best design in fancy butter: airs. W. Robertson (Stratford) 1, Mrs. G. Pcrrefct 2.

Cheese, best two factory, suitaible for export (colored): Cardiff Dairy Co., 91 points 1. Xgsiere Dairy Co. (C. C. Robertson), 90 points, 2. Cheese, best two factory, suitable for export (white): Ngaere Dairy Co., 92'/« points 1, Cardiff Dairy Co., 00'/. points, 2. HAM AXD BACON. ! Home-cured ham and side of bacon, best smoked: B. Orr (Xgaere) 1. Best mwinoked: A. ,T. Chanrv (Toko) 1 and '2. 'ill's. A. David (C'ardi'lT) li.c. ViIAMPIOX MILK AND BUTTER C'OML'JiTITIWX. First prize, £lO TOs and Messrs. C. and P. Jackson's silver cup, value £8 8s; second prize, Mr. ,T. McCluggage.'s special of £'s ss; third prize, Mr. P. X. Fussell's i special of £2 2s; fourth prize, Messrs. Kempthorne Prosser & Co.'s £li Is. Points to be computed as under: Onetenth of a point for every pound of milk in four days, and 2ii points for every pound of Jmtt.er-fat produced. Cows in possession of the Society for nine days, the butter-fat test to be made oil| the last four days. There were seventeen entries in this

! competition, and the judge stated that the majority were in good condition for dairy cows, although a few were rather poor. Only two wore covers. The pad- • dock provided by the Association at Mr. J W. G. Malone's was all that could be de--1 sired, the ; pasture being excellent and I plentiful, while it was very well sheltered. During the four days the weather remained mild, and all the animals retained their normal health. In the accompanying table will be found the detailed performances of the first ten placed cows. The highest test secured was G.O by Mr. A. H. Halcotabe's Violet Maid, which was placed thirteenth in the competition. Mr. Newton King's Lady Rosine was the heaviest milker, with aO9y g lb of milk, and established the heaviest record in single meals, viz., >2B%\b, 27%1b, 2.71b and 271b. The low j est yield was 131b. Details:—

Iroinvork (hinges): John Kilpatrick (Waiongono) 1, Albert Hedlier (Leppertott) '2, A'twhie Girtwright (Lepperton)', John Keightley (Midhirst) vJi.c. Clifford Phillips (Ngwere) h.c. Woodwork (ladders): It. McMahon (.Stratford) I, Jaines Turkingiton (Whakamara) 2, L. Reader (Stratford)' 3, Krne?t Fischer (Stratford) v.h.c., D. Belcher (Cardiff) h.c. 'YOUNG, HOBBS'fc CO.

Messrs. Young, Hobbs, & Co. have a large marquee, well arranged and well filled. A specially constructed showcase is devoted to Carton's pedigree seeds, a big ;range being shown. This firm has a world-wide reputation, and the seeds are imported here fresh every season. Farmers requiring seeds for their bush burns might do worse than consult Mr. Dunlop, is in charge. Mr. Tom Gardiner's specialty is Bibby's famous calf food, and in support of its claims to popularity amongst our farmers he has a pen of two splendidly developed calves which were reared, in Stratford itself on Bibby's food and water... Not only have they had no milk food, but have never even seen milk. They'are only a little ovei' tU'rie months old, and are certainly a great adtertisejnent for the food,. A business Signboard in the marquee is' ipgeniofis,, the letters in the firm's name being composed of seeds of various kinds., i ,[ '■

NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, LTD., STRATFORD.

This firta had an excellent exhibition of machinery, etc., and it is well worth the inspection of agriculturists and others. The "Farmers' Favorite" grain seed arid manure drill, for which this firm are sole agents in New Zealand, stands out prominently. The "Favorite" , has beyond doulit proved to its name, and it is gratifying to hear of the increasing demand for these implements. The drills are now equipped with stout axles, and are supplied with patent spiral steel ribbon tubes. These two features alone commend the drill to intending purchasers, and, further, the great sowing capacity is a consideration in its favor. It will sow from 25 to 1:1001b manure per acre, and handle such' fertilisers as '•Lawes" with the greatest of ease. In grain the "Favorite" aan sow from one to three, bushels per acre, and in turnips up IS and 20 ounces. Grass seed may ■be sown to any quantity through the grain box. The drill also sows peas, beans, maize, etc. On the samples shown, which are the latest pattern, are attached Bristow's patent turnip rape soever; this is so nicely made as to sow with accuracy any desired numbed of see'ils per acre,'and at the same timp it ik in no wise complicated. The machines are also fitted with Cromwell's patent broadcasters for sowing seed broadcast or for topdressing with manure, lime, etc. The "Walter A. Wood," "Admiral" mover is also shown. The cutting apparatus of this machine has been considerably improved with serrated fingers-or guards, which assist the knife 1 ! in its operation. The driving rod,

which has given trouble .to the' users of mowers, is now made of hickory, is longer, and drives straight, the pitman eiids being secured to, the knife-head and balance wheel by a ball and socket joint, with patent lubricators for grease instead of oil. The mower is also\|itted with pat,ent springs, which are so adjust-, e'd to the pole that they take the weight off the horses' ijecks when the machine is working., A foot, lever is also fitted to the 'machine to clear the swathe bo/ird of all obstructions. fW "Walter Wood" all-steel horse rake shown is o'f the latest pattern, and is a nice strongly built article, having practically''no wearing parts and working automatically, trips its own load. .Steel dise' har-' rows are shown. They ar6 fitted with i front carriage instead of a pole, and'' therefore it is much easier on the horses. .They are also fitted with transport carriage, and are very' much in favor, as shown by the fact that many farmers have disposed of their pole discs and gone in for this make. A very, band; set of spike and link 'harrows {British make) comes next, and is a useful implement for all farmers, for by reversing it' it is converted into a chain harrpw, Chain harrows are also shown', splendid assortment of> grass'seedsr -clover,. etc., is also shown, and as the quality^.. of the company's seeds, is Well-known to be the best, it is superfluous commenting on same. The "Sandow" Woolpress and . ■ "Page's" wire strainer are also inojuded in their exhibit.

GENERAL. , , ;l I On the bowling green on Monday R. Morison beat W. Ryan by 17 to 16 in the first game o-f the O.M. Curtis' trophy competition. After the wrestling . 'competition on Monday evening Mr. P. Skoglund, who acted as manager and referee, and who ' has always taken a keen, interest, inr 1 r 1 wrestling in Stratford, was presented by. the contestants, Messrs. Robertson and Penny, with a very fine antique silver "w tea'service in recognition of his «er- ' vices. A belt is to be presented tO 1 Robertson by his Stratford admirers, ! and on the night of the presentation he•' - ■will be prepared to wrestle any oh«!l----lervger, the funds to go to the Stratford''!." hospital. Mrs. Chenchen has returned from a very enjoyable holiday spent in Christchurch.

Mrs. . John Mackay has. returned Stratford from a holiday spent along the Main Trunk railway and extending,. ' over six weeks. ~ Miss Selwyn, of Nelson, spent the ' ' week-end with Mrs. L .F. Laurence, at Be«eonsfield road

Miss O'Brien, matron at the Stratford public hospital, leaves shortly on. a well-. ; earned holiday. . * !, The agitation for a. better railway / service between Hawera and New Ply-- , mouth is having its effect. The goods 1 train now running from Hawera to New Plymouth daily, and taking from 1-1.10 a.m. t<?, about 4.15 p.m. to cover the 48 ; miles, i.9 to be replaced I>y a passenger train, which will taken an hour and quarter less.,. Thcj train will leave her# .. at 12.55 p.m., and, arrive at New Ply-., mouth at 3 p.m. Thijs we will be able;to d» our 30 miles trip to.. New Plymouth and return the same afternoon by the train leaving New Plymouth ,at 420 p.m. The New Plymouth people, should ( now work the authorities up to ...the ner cessity for improving the New Plymouth to Ilawera service. At present the Stratford man in New Plymouth who eaji't •' get a.way by , the 7.40. a.m. train, must 1 wait 'till 12.50 "p.m. .What about a train ' to leave New Plymouth at about 11 «..m.t

There's tb he a field day at the Polk* Court next Tuesday, and most of the cases come from the district described at "out east,"

H ej .5 *3 C «4H o At &. Q g. R. D. Harkness' Violet (grade Jersey). .. . -O .204'/, EH 4-3 8.793 PH 2:19.83 20.45 EH ' 240-2 >5 A. H. Ilalcombe's White Patch (pedigree 53 Jersey) : . ... 4.6 7.636 190.90 16.60 207.5 Q W. M. Bayly's Acme (Jersey)... O J. T. Belehe's Mousev (Jersey) . . 4.8 7.656 191.4 115.90 207.3 .173% 4.3 7.460 186.51; 17.35 203.8 f A. Kaspar's Tilly 4.0 7.260 181.50 18.15 19D.6 Q C. Chard's Creamy .164 4.1 6.724 1)68.1 16.40 1S4.5 ►> Newton King's Lady Rosine . . 3J0 6.285 L57.12 20.95 178.0 4.L 6.478 161.95 16.80 177.7 § \V. D. Colson's Bella 3.6 6.-204) 1/516.6 17.40 174.0 C. Goodson's Pansy 3.4 6.18S H54.70 18.20 172.9