TARANAKI SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 238, 27 February 1913, Page 6

TARANAKI SHOW

TJIIItTV-KICIiTII AXXCAL SHOW. KlltsT AI'Tl .MX GATIiEttiXG. AN IU'TSTAXUIXti SUCCESS. OFFICE-BEARERS. Patrons: Hon. 0. Samuel, M.L.C., Hon,

T. Kelly, M.L.C.. Messrs lly. Okey, M.P., X. lung. \Y. Binding. A. Alexander, Hv. King. It. Cock, J Ivl Weston, J. B. Rov, Q. \V. Govett. El F. Billndell, A. MeHardy, A. H. Glasgow, N. K. MaeDiarmid, T. 0. J. Hirst. Drs. Leatham. Home, Tookes. Wylie. McCleland, Blackley, Walker and Suttij. President: Mr. J. S. Connett. Vice-presidents: Messrs A. W. Wood, W. Stanley. J. R. Hill, F. Watson, L. A. Nolan. G. W. Browne and F. Orbell. Hon. veterinary surgeon: Major Young. M.R.C'.Y.S. Auditor: Mr. C. T. Mills. General Committee: Messrs W. AmbuTy, Ij. Jackson. A. Morton, E. Elliott. A. Harold Street. J. H. Street, H. 11. Street. B. -Toll, S. J. Smith, A. Lister. If. Gilbert, T. Smellie, S. Brooks, 11. Giddy, Geo. Mitchell, 11. Bagley, Geo. Colson, A. N. Bewley. A. T. Moore, E. Griffiths. Frank Callaghan, R. Johnstone, F. Oldham and Geo. White. Secretary: Arthur Cliff.

Beautiful weather favored the thirtyeighth annual show of the Taranaki A. & I'. Society, which this year represented a new departure, in so much as the Society had changed its date from, spying to autumn, arid it is safe to ipredict that with the 'success achieved the Society will not revert to the spring show again! All the conditions in Taranaki favor"an autuuin show, as is evidenced by the j success attained at this initial venture, .when the entries'are. fully 50 per, cent.

'better all round-than- wajs the C3«e at tlio last iihow. held in 1011. Xo.t only was the quantity large, but the quality., too, was .-good, and it is safe to assert tha,t .never.-IMore has there been gathered rtogether -oil ' any show* ground "a. 1 better collection' of animals, This' was very noticeable in' the ' cattle ; clashes;', both fat cattle. Holsteinv'Ayrshire' aiid; : ■Jersey. The two former contained some great quality. In fact the judges said ,thev had never seen them excelled .jpn. any show ground. Ayrshires Jerseys were 1 numerically .strong,,, and showed great; quality. It was not a ease, df picking oiit one'or two outstanding animals in efich particular. section,-..but the judges Dad to fleliberate carefully to select tlije best, in some (cases, sol <- a were thp .Hues. Indeed, it was just | after six- o'cljock when the Jersey judge.) Mr. Booth, of Carterton; Ivad. completed J liis ta.sk,; the,' Ayrshire judge having fit)- 1 infill an hpijr -earlier, .i i - j The attendance at,the sh r ow was. dis- >, iJnctly good,| the gathering'at thb ring-'? side when th<* oom potMfi n a-wfrre 1 on1)u ih gM reminiscent <tf People's Day a feW years J hack. The flue \Veathei'; no doubt, was « jiartly rcspojisjhjc for this,, and, given j similar t.hbre'js .t|if attendance ,tV%V wjl|- •ea4ily''ec]fpßc- : all records. l A' consfderalile;'jmVt 1 tif "the ' credjit,.J\iust be given to the'erttlmsiasfcic' set ' of' offic-ets,; and convnitteeniea that tile secretary, ,\[iy A- Clifl.-, woriar)^' with him. When one i flunks .tliiit a. fe\v yeats the .interest in 'the; metropolitan show of Taranaki, had 'tfaned s(»' : Hij>cly that the Society-was grave danger of falLiug:out of altogether, jt.is marvelous tw,iiq)te ( /tVig* proportions to ;which' it has, grown today. This striking illiistratiQji of. what can ba done if-the'6flitif>is aE,pull |

-together in the interests of; the Society. l Mr. A. Cliff, as secretary, had nuujs,. arrangements! ajid'the stewards;; • all worked well. 'Th& 'results-\ctitti<} : ; tli'f-bvfjxii 'tt; the pressroom very i slowly*, and the prpsknieh were working under: grave./difficulties, owing to hiivijlgi lioJ aeeoinmodiition. Tlve slo*hiess;j in; which the results V.artie through :was, i ■of course, ipjartly elite to'tTie'l!i)jgeiiteS''(sfij[ the classes l delaying tlie ; 'judges, 3 -feHt if j would facilitate matters considerably/ if ' messengers' were appointed to, w,ait on the stewards and living the results to "the secretary as finishecL It would', moreover, prevent the liability of stewards going home with the results in tlieirpockets, as was done by the. shfej) and competitions stewards last- evening.' 'The competitions were got through well to : tiiiie' yesterday, the ring being kept busy.' Sonn' excellent jumping was • witnessed. The exhibition of working: by Wie..collies 1 was' an-'innovation that much favor among spectators, and can. tf'elt be i enlarged upon at future : sli,o\vs.' ; Side shoe's were, not .asj .numerous,' as on previoiis ;ocoasionsi but all, appegreid to do good .business; a,s/*lid.a\so ; .{.he re-, freshment booth under .tlm.cjiarKe of M r ;_ : R. ; Whittlei. The luncheon arraugemenTs" were in tliie capable Tei'.' 1 ...... ... v

~'! ! JUDGES. I ,-Djijrv Produce: Messrs W. t*!Vant (Hit-'' wpra),, G. Johnson and F. Thomson (Moturoji),. ; .Hopes': iLiglit,:Mr. ~W. Strang, Masterton dra'ughte. etc..: Mr. 11. 15. liocken, Feildingr. jumping competitions, Mr. W. Strang.. Cattle; Fat Stock Section', Classes 81a to 13!).,jV-Vlr. John Strang, "Miistcrtoht Holsteins, Mr. 0. T. llarriball, Waiuku; Ayrshire?. Mr. C. :Cj9nlter> I?awke%ury, Bienlieim; Jerseys,- Mr. W.' it fiooth; Middlerun. Carterton j grades, Messrs C. T. Barriball, C., Coulter ami W. I{. Booth. Tigs': "Ml-., j. Itoberston, In:(ha.,'Hawera.' Sheep: Liiieolus. llampsbiiys. Shropshire-*, Soiitlidowiis. English .aiiil Border l.ek'<Kter>: ami all'fat classes, Mr.Mohn Strang. Masterton; Merinos and Cprriedales. Mr. C. Goulter,. Blenheim; Romney Mnr-li, Kylands. Cheviots and Dorset's,' Mr. C. T. Barriball. Dogs: Working Collie Competition, Mr. W. I!. C.rant. Westown: all other sections. Mr. S. Johnson, Palmerston Xortli.

STEWARDS. Judges: Messrs X. King, E. F. Blundell ami f!. W. Browne. Ring and. Competition: Messrs E. Elliot. senr,. F. Watson, K. C. Webster, T. Smellie aiul Tx A. Nolan. Number: Mr. S. J. Smith. Measuring: Mr. P. Orbell, senr. and Mr. (X W. Sole. Light Horses: Messrs h Jackson, senr., TI. Linn and J. R. Hill. Draught Horses: Messrs R. Johns tone',' senr.. Sum Teed and Ceo.'Colson! Fat Cattle: Messrs R. Pigott, senr., W. Stanley, jnnr. ,and J. Bocqclc. TTolsti'ins: Messrs H. W. Whitcombe, senr.. A. TI. llalcombe and 0. White. i Ayrshire*: "Messrs Henry King, senr., A. \". Mills- and A. Colson. Jerseys: Messrs G. V. Stead, senr., W. 11. Perham and P. Saunders. firade Cattle: Messrs F. W. Oldham, senr.. and A. Bom 1 . Sheep: Messrs Fairfax-Cholmeley, senr., and E. IC. Blundell. Pigs: Mr. Chas. Street, I Dairy Produce: Messrs A. Morton,] senr.. and -Tames Burgess. Weight-guessing: Messrs J. J. Ehvin, 0. A. Ad lam and T'en Tippins. Stock' Accommodation and Train Committee:' Messrs A. W. Wood, senr., H. ( TT. Street. Cen. Colson, 0. W. Browne, S. .1. Smith and R. Johnstone.

Owrsocing: Messrs A. W. Wood and I 11. M. Street. ? Su-rctary's Steward: Mr. A. N. Bew--1(!V. .Mi'-.-ihal of Grand Parade: Mr. E. Elliott. I), a: Messrs Hi Bagley, senr., V. Callajfl: i. A. Chivprs, S. and IT. Brooks, T. .ood. K ('. Boultoii, W. Scott, V. I)i 1 'ity. n. Moon, G. Wlalarn, F. Nicholls ar.' G. Saunders.

DAIRY PRODUCE. Hie dairy produce is again housed under the grnndat-and. Much more care lias been shown in its staging than was the ease last year, but there is still room for improvement. The competition in (lie batter classes is distinctly good, there being fifteen entries in each of the trophy classes, as against 13 last year, and the local factories' competition (a sweepstake) has drawn eight, as against five last year. This is in distinct contrast to the ITawera and Strat- ! ford spring shows, where the competition was very poor. The cheese classes filled poorly last year; this year, they are much worse, only two factories competing. This is surprising, when one considers the vast strides that cheesemaking has made even in North Taranaki. where year by year dairymen are being drawn away from their allegiance to butter, bv'its sister product, cheese. Cheese-factory; managers, however, have j not risen to the occasion, as was to be j expected, though some have entered in the butter classes, with butter evidently made from starter cream. What the reason for their apparent non-interest is we cannot say. unless it is that the season has iiot been too good for the production of, the best article, one factory manager remarking that grading liad been nidst deceptive this season. < Cheese he expected to grade high graded very low, and vice versa. Tariki easily ,i accounted, for its rival, the ;Royal Oak 1 factory. Omnia, in both classes. !;

The butter i remarked Mr. Grant,'one of the judges, was a very fair .lot, and §o one <&n from a perusal of the points.- -All,;with the exception, of one ■or ' twfr' factories, was of particularly higlr merit; arid was singularly even. Indeed; .'the three j.udgete spent> bver three' It: speajes, volumes for the manipulation! of the prqajn by the factory managers snd .butter-makers, and, indeed, for 'the. attention paid to the milk by the, pr.o-. ducer, .tbatr, most of the butter "should gradei so;liigh after 'being in. cool store fpr : si'srot'iSi'ten. wee.ks, so that the butter is -practically judged-.under .tlift.sfim'<>, conditions, as' though it had reachedlthe .London. The main difference., remarked' oni of the-judges,'is in .flayor-.:'. Pasteurisation hfis,.; he : ..averred,' j mbch to this, The. diffarenpe,, ( in'' flavor in! the manufactured •may, of eomjse, be due ,to : .iqainpvilatictn-r ; of tIW ctfeani it4he.-facfe>ry, -M*i ji ' deal ■ of 1 itr-is duo- to; the. snnditkftv,, hi . which; - reaches' the... factory, , ! Fere/ tlifrii. l ijs ai!binb tO'the idairyrfarmer.' ■ Assist !y«u'r' : factory ..manager; and'yo.ufeelf'by 'paying more' attention- :to 'your l'ontf! from; the 1 cow'to' tlie." t fact6r^ r , : a ! p']>ries te mitfch W'tnore:!

s&'W''cfe'e;sti 1 :! ' v;,|; V .Tllri tfrfi J t(i£ cbA|)et'ii;i6W's^f(i>¥'';Loyfi) : l | - .'juid "Xgric'iiltiii'-ji 1 ! I Rpcfe,tyV// second ,'cliMltmgi ■ p<).J •iactoryl'.wMch 'A..-J. was.,-placed i??.f petition, aji.'the kawera.,spri'pg..aliow.'. Mi-.' I,stifle ' therefore,, njtfide j dpbiitj'fis lifi alsarw^. : plapftd Tfirftt-!iivftlic; other,-; ctpen, to f 4airy,,fwj;f>%s, Tarivnftki." Taihaipe was: ,npi..eligible,, and 't'o O&kura Dairy.PaQtoiy, I wlio'werq; )il's6-i!wg]i'*(lprda\ fcl\e;,otl)fir competition. 1 Inglcwood and Mangoreir 'dairy l factories are !the»'Tl6sell and thriatmas competition," wjth the same number 6f pbints/.aiid SWW*. nre-second and third respectively for the Society's' : trophv.' This shown aon•'sisWrtet'' <fef 'tlie manufacture, and, as if _ pto- AMWGp lit, the faieri 'tfeHinfiufe! Oamarn and "©nnedin I " who ■ ; Wfete : -;r«s.jjectivcVy j and second in catfh i e»mppji%njlfl^jD^r. are,, this year j 02y«. ppiiit* iach i.niffach. % |Results;-n ! : m»- ! v»h Wi. > • ihntt.. > «>i

Best Box of' )ract'9rv' .Butter', tfot; lfefis • than ! 501'W-" Fi#''"l'V'^; Lovell aijd Christmas' 'Challenge trophyj of the 'value of J's • guineas; i.u to .the' factory, itwi-'bo be-waii' tlnv'v;' ,tini«s 'in', 's'jiccesSi'ofi ;or five tame* lit 1 intevVjils;' and 'f lT)"lils o&sli 1 and certificate' to go t6" ; tlie'milker. • "'of "tW butter "ea'eh 'Vear. ■ Sifcond' prize, the Society's' a'wATd-of £5 Ss-;'- ! '•' thiWl : Sqiarattt-''?#' • " hibit.i required.. ' ] , .- I' ! .-!: S-iMifun-.- ~V) j .•!!•'. : : ,:i :r v; ,h 'Vs''.''«-":<■ r.„ ~r- .. ' • .1 ' ..,1 £ tgj ■ -i '+* ," i : ■ ' r , -QI r£ : - : , rr ! I »;• ;mT. !•£" 7/jj : •: ; t,;; r ■■ - ® - >,• ,T - '"S -rgl','- ' . ' .' i' ' n.... R:. U

Tiiijiape pW¥.V.iX?Oi. !■- vi-:: ,h - O'hutu (A. .J. isdalc) 46% 24 "25 !)a'/ s MUiigort'i |D»ipy Go. . -.. i ,; . ■ ; , t .„•! , (T. Robpison) ... 40 24 25 | Inglewoofli Dairv Co. ..... . | „r-GY*J.osjs) '46 24 25 95 Oakuhi'Difiry Co.. (J. ... ... ~ H. Wiiicjleitunil .. '4s%'24^'' 2a : i'94% Leppertonj Dairy Co. (W. .F.ol|erts) .... 45 • - TM'iiru.tiuigi D<iiry „ ,'(Co, r (t>f IStreet) .. 45 24 '25 94' Om'a'ta TJaliry: Co."('C; Jeusen) i , 45 24, 25 .94 Oka to Djiirv Cu. (W. " : ,1. Hi.l.enl) 45 '' 24; 25 : 94 ; Rahotu Dairv Co. (A. F. Xcil-oni 44% 24 ?5 9:i% ' Te. Ar,oha; Dairy Co. . ' (J. Rutherford), . ■. 44 a / 2 24 25 ' 93% Taieri and Peninsula Supply • Co., Dune- . ; dill (C'/C. Cupel) 43% 24 25 Taieri and Peninsula Supplv ,Co.. Oumaru (J. Mitchell) .. 43%'24 -25 92% Golden Bay Dairy . Co.. Nelson (John Cook) ;...... 43 24 25. 92 Ojuuiake ! Dairv Co. (U. o'lj)ea) ...:. 41% 24 25 -90% The Taranaki Agricultural Society's Secoiid Challenge Trophy of 1902. to tlie value of £25, to go to the factory,, and to be Avon three years in • f .inceession or five years at inter--vhls:| £3 cash, with the Society's certificate, to go to the maker" of ' the butter each year. Second prize. £2 is; third prize. £1 Is. ' Best box jif faetoiy butter for esjiortv Taihape : Dairv Co., Oliutu j(A. J. Isdale) 40% 24 25 95% Inglewnod Dairy Co. ' (Wv'Ki'-'s) ..' 46 24 25 $5 Oakiini Dairv Co. (J. H. Windleburnl .. 45% 24 25 94% Omata Dairy Co. (C. (Jensen) 45 24 25 94 Tavurutangi Dairy Co. (R. Street) .. 45 24 25 ,04 Lepperton Dairy Co. (W..Roberts) .... 45 24 25 94 " Okato,Dairv Co. (W. ,f. Ijjlil.erd) 45 24 25 9.4 Ralio'tu Dairy Co.-(A. ' F."«Ueilseti) 44% 24 25 9.7% Maßg° lei Dairy Co. ■.

. .. I airy Co. ~!.: RutWford ;Taferi ,ani-. Peninsula " Supply, .Co., DuneSrtrdin, («,;€. Capcl) 44 _23% 25 92y 8 '•OEajeri ; Peninsula ' ~~«*.v : -®Ui»plßiC©Q.» Oamar.v . . (i . t -!«*..< Jli-MiicUell) .. 44"'23y g ..2a.-' 92% -Malcetawa tairy.-C0,,, > (A. Johnson) '43 V. 24 2« ,92y 2 Golden Bay Dairy. | ; < l so., Neisop,; „' ; (. V, I '.' V ~ ■' " Cook) i: 43''.,''24,:'25., 92 , lOpimake ]}auy Co. :j p.

faranaki Dairy , .j> for, test; -bos! of-faptory',.butter, (not; ' ' less th|ui(:s6lbs):,'.-jtiost, for : export.! . Op«i I, only -stOi (factories. " "wlifeh lUvcWlonated£l>to. this,com;-? CJallett ajiel'; Co,*s of. i£2-2-s wHl,bei^Tfardfd.-to ®e'kilning 'Hunker* i ./. >% v:! ;; .W,uwUelVm;irY' :.' ! 40"/i 24' ! '25 "95y s r Offlaki ,J);iir\ J 'C(i. (0. ■ < ' ...Jcnspj)'. ':98<::.: OkiitqiPiiirv C 6 .; (W: ■ ••••• , j; jjjj»j»eyd) v.v/V- 45^,94%45% 24""25 94y, i'jfangom Dairv Co. j-.osrr | ;I SY W Dairv Street) .. 44% 24 25 Oj>i}i^]ie.' Dairy CoT ''/■ »••• •• .;. 41 21. .55 90 '-■ Best? 81bs of fresh butter,' in tolls •'(salted)' —Joseph Crockett (Oiiiata) 1, Si B. BV.neficld (ICeiit rohd) 2. Mrs. J. "Brtfke '(Straffonl/ '3. :r - | .- : CHEESE. -Best ' >twoj Factory Cheeses, suitable sis.) for.'oxjport, colored.

'i, ; ■■■«-§ I '4 V " I ' S . -S I So- o o rr ■ ill • n ° H lariki iJfiry Co. (f. Mellrpy) ... -45% 28% 20 !94 W. -T. Xeilsoii, Omata 43 28 19% 90% Best two Factory Cheeses,- suitable . -for.'export, white. Titriki' Diirv Co..- '. '. (T, [: Mctlrriy) .. 45 28% 20 93% W. I Xeilson. ;• Omata .42 ti 28 19% 89% "r. j CATTLE

CATTLE (opea class). The, judge remarked that these were a rattling good liuc. They were mostly jlerefonls. The freezers were very jrootl, though some were perhaps on the heavy side. M. R. McKenzie, of Masterton, was the' most successful with bullocks and ■steers, ajid ilr. \Y. Birdling with cows ■and heifers. One bullock, any ago.—ll. T. Joll 1, H. R. McKenzie (Masterton) 2, v.h.c. and •C., Win, Birdling (Waitara) 3 and h.c. • • One steer, under four years—H. R. McKenziq (Masterton) 1, 2, 3, v.h.c. and h.c., Wmj. Birdling (Waitara) c. One eoiv—Wm. Birdling 1, 2 and 3. One hjeifev, under four , years—Wm. 'Birdling i(Waitara). 1, 2, 3 and v.h.c. 'One lnillock; most suitable for freezing —II. 11. jicKcnzie (Masterton) 1, 2 and y.h.c., Will. Birdling (Waitara) 3. GRAlijs OR CROSSBRED SECTION. (For beef or grazing.) Two steers, since July I, 1910—II. R. Mckenzie (.Masterton) 1 and 2. Two steers, .since July 1, 1911—11. R. McKenzie (Masterton) 1. PEDIGREE HEREFORD. • There was no competition in this class. Mr. Sole, the well-known Oao'nui breeder bavins; matters all oil his own. Some of

the Hereford cows were a very fair lot hut he had seen better. The hull was a good sort, lmi ha rill/ - ip to championship standard. and til 'i■ considered that a rule -hould be itrodueed that before championships sh...ild he awarded in classes of 110 competition the animal entering should show some outstanding merit. IJiill. prior (o .July 1. l!ilW Clms. Sole (Oaonui) I. Cow. .prior to Ju!y 1. 1 !>(''!- t has. Sole. 1.2 and.'!. Two heifers, since .1 illv 1. litll—Chas. Sole 1. Two heitYis. since duly 1. I!H2.—(.'has. Sole 1. ]>nll. with three of his progeny (not necessarily the property of the same owner)—C. Sole 1. GRADE SHORTHORN.

There was no competition in this class either. TTeifer. since July 1. ] 010 —Robt. Turnhull (Sentry Ilill) 1 and *2. Heifer, since .Tuly 1. 1!)11 —T!obt. Turnhull (Sentry Hill) 1 and 2.

RKDTCREK IIOLSTF.IX. These cattle which loom vcrv largely in the public eye at present were, remarked the judge, really a first-class lot, as good as one could see together anywhere in the North Island. Newton King'- King Fayne Segis 1 -,. as adjudged cliampion. and Clill'side owned by A. 11. .Street, reserve. They were both lovelv animals. Old Clili'side remarked the judge, deserves special mention on account of the fine progeny shown by him in the pen of three. A. IT. Street's Belle of Woodland's was awarded champion cow,'and Newton King's Princess Galatea reserve champion. W. I. Lovelock, the l'almerstoi) breeder, though not securing any championships, secured six firsts and eight seconds. Newton King four firsts and five seconds. A. 11. Street two firsts and two seconds. Tichbon Bros, a first. .Street- was first yi the.yearling bull section, but was disqualified, owmg to over fige on the part of his exhibit.

In the gr»dc. A. H. Street was very successful, and W- Linn.. Okato, also si-orqd .Avell: Bull, prior to .7illv' I.- I'OOO —A. IT. Street's (Bell.Block) 'Cliffskle Laddie. 1 1 and reserve champion. W. I. Lovelock's '(Palme.rstonjsortli) King ■ Segis Wil'il. Rose Homestead (imp.)'-2.'_ Bull, since July 1, 1 Ml!)-Xewton King's King I'avne. Segis 2nd 1 ami'champion. Newtpn..King's King Aleartra .Roshk do. Kol (imp.) *2. ' .Bull, since July 1. 1"10 A. H. iStreet's; Count Clotliilde of ClifTside 1. ' • B.ull, ; sijice July It, 191.1—Xewton King's. King Aleartra Rose de. i£<jl> Is W;. 1.. Lqvelock's King of PQininop 2, W. Honey- 1 field's (Oakura), Kingu^^gutßounty. 3:'. A, H. Street's King Segis dp Kol v.h.c. Bull, sinceiJuly 1,-I,ol2—.A,.JHJ'Stre6t's Pauline's Boy 1 and ..Lipfid.ftaklands 3, Tichbon Bros,. (Stratford) ,2 and v.h.c. Cow, jpxi-W to Jii}y calved pilior, to „ December,/ 1,„ I,ol2—Newton King's Ga)Atea"' .I.,fipdii l^ierve l champion. W. I...Lovelock's XoiVg'Beach Xo. fl ■}, A,. 11, ,Street's,RuSy : '3 Afld .Qafc-/ land v.h.c.., , i j Cow#-prior J,o.Jn)y .1, 1009. ami calved; since December 1, 1012—A. ; |I. 'Street's i Belle of Woodlands 1 and" champion) and Burpee's Belle 2. ' ' * ; • CoW. sihee July 1. 1900 —W. Jock's Oak de Kol Forbes (imp.)-l, Xcwton King's Morning Rose 2. A: H.-.Street's ] Lady Burke's Belle 3 and Oak.-de-Kol l Forbes v.h.c.

Heifer, since July 1. 101.0—W.-T. Lovelock's Pieterje Lassie x>f Cliffsidcl and Nancy Lee of-ClifTside ,2, A. H. Street's Duchess Springbell de Kol 3 and America's Beauty h.c.. Xewton King's Milkmaid Countess v.h.c. 1 • ! Heifer, since July 1. 1011 —W. T. Lovelock's Queen Segis Wild Rose 1 and Colantha Lass of Conemaugh 2, also 3 and : v.h.c. ' :: : : Heifer, since July .1. 1012 .T. Love- i lock's Frisland Pauline de Kol l and'! Frislaml Lady 3, Xewton King 2. A. 11. j Street's Lady Xesta v.h.c.' ■ I Two. heifers, since 101.0--W. I. :: L'ove-ij lock's- Pieterje Lassie ; of <Clifiside and Xanoy Lee of <'li(Tside'.;l t .Xewton Kings Halatea's Maid and Sparkling (!em 2. A. H; Street?-? Oakland Manor Springhcd j and Queen Manor Lady de Kol 3. Two since July 1. I. Lovelock's Queen Segis Wild Rose arut Colantha Lass 1. W. I. Lovelock 2. Xewton King 3 and v.h.c. ! Two heifers, since July 1. 1012. Xew-. ton King 1. W. T. Lovelock 2: Bull, with three of his progeny (not necessarily the property, of the-same owner) —A, IT. Sireel's OIi(T--'idc Laddie,witli Piter.je Lassie of Clitfside. Xancv Lee of Cli Aside and another, 1;. W. T. > Lovelock's King Segis Wild Rose Homestead. with Queen Segis ild Rose. Frisland Lady and auotlier. 2: Xewton King's King Aleartra Segis and three heifers.

fir.ADK IIOLSTETX.Cow in milk, burn pri<ir to July 1, miO. bv pedigree Holstein sire—A. H. Street'-' Flow ]. and Duchess '2. Heifer, since July 1. l'.llO —A. H. Street 1, W. D. Linn (Oakura) 2'and 3. Heifer, since July 1, MHI ~*-W. I). Linn (Onkuva) 1. 3 and v.li.c.. A. 11. Street ± Heifer, since July 1. 1912 —A. 11. Street 1. Jas. Montgomery 2. i'i-:t)i<;i;i:i-: ayusiitrl.

Thcsi 1 (.'ompvist'il cxcrptioiiMll v r-tvniigj classes. competition being lery keen in eve! I ,' line. They were mostly of good qual'ity. and the' judge lnid bis work cut out to separate the winners. The champion riband was awarded to .Mr. \Y. Mall's well-known Little Jim. and the three of his pedigree shown proved that he produces flood quality stull. <J. >jand X. A. Brown's reserve champion bull wii-i i' Dainty lor ol < >i-a «as also'a good typed animal The youn" stuff shown, 100. was good indeed. In Ibe cows the championship went to Uco. Jvnauir, of Alangorei, whose exhibit |!e;niiv 11.. was of a real good type, which' the ju(lu«- greatly admired. Hie reserve champion, Fred Mills Gladys ot Waipawa. was true to tyjie. In this section only the lirst animal ol each class was taken into consideration for championship honors. This seem- wiong as •the second animal in any class might no.siblv be better than tne uiM m allot her class, and desorv tae reserve ribbon. W. Hall (Leppevtoii), • red Mil > il'awera). Olson lbos. (Lgliiont \ lllagt ; ■ 1UI ; Hrown r.'.-o- iNyaereJ sliared wm-

niii" honors. v; . hi <nadrs Oeo. Marsh ( Kgmont \ illaji'VVnMl Mills nod A. 1!. Uullot (Now Plymouth) took pn/.es. Bull, prior to -Inly, [ llll h (Lcppertoi.) Littl.- Jim, I'.O <»>»•- —Bonnv. 1 and champion, Sy metis Lies (l«u„^Volm)lVa«iy'slW S t-i,O1 S oul.ios iKgniont Village) Balmoral ot Bft ßull'. since .July 1. inOO—O. M. and N. A. Brown's <N>w) Dainty lor of O.a bv Dainty 1 and > " ciia iripioii. J. Abrahams (Mangold) 1! ' BulL since .Inly 1. 1010-Olson Earl of Woodlands, by Lord MintoToorlles. 1, Fred. Mills (Hawera) 2 Bull, since July 1. 'V 1 ' v l\iin"'s (Mangorei) J;Oid Douglas, rrin' e. bv Jewel Prince-Bonny. 2, 01-on Bros.'. bv Stvlu of Woodlands-Queen .1, G M and X.' A. Brown's Dainty Davie- >• TUT Si' Farl of Kent-Pet 1. W. Ilall » Tjltk Jim —Nancy "2. Fred Mills Jewell. b\ Princess —Dahlia. 3. Cow, prior to July 1. 1900, and calved

| prior to December 1, 1912—Geo. Kimuil's (Mangorei) Beauty JL 1, Fred. Milis' f Addie 11. of Waipawa 2, A. B. Bui lot's Woodlands Heath li.c., Olson Bros.' e. Cow, prior to duly 1, ]!)()!), mid calved since December I. i'.tl2 Mrs. 1.1. .M. ■King's Daphne 1. Fred. MilU' Lizzie of Waipawa 2. Cow. since July 1. 1909.—Fred. Mills' Gladys of Waipawa 1, W. Hall's Norn's Lass 2, Mrs. M. 11. King's Tansy 3. Heifer, since July 1, 1910— W. Halls Doris 1 and Woe Nancy 2, Fred. Mills' Queen Bess 3. Heifer, since July 1, 1911—Fred. Mills' Grace 1 and Adelaide 11. 2, Olson Bros.' Frolic 3, (J. M. and X. A. Brown's Beryl of Ora li.e. and W. Hall's Stella c. Heifer, since July 1, 1912—Mrs. M. 11. King's Plum Cherry, by Rnapnha— Cherry 1, Fred. Mills' Ada of Waipawa, by Jewel Prince—Adelaide, 2, Olson Bros.' Balmoral —Toodles 3, A. B. Ballot's Duchess v.h.c. Two heifers, since July 1, 1010— W. Hall's Doris and Wee Nancy 1, Olson Bros. 2. Fred. Mills 3. Two heifers, since July 1, 1911—Fred. Mills' Grace and Adelaide 11. 1, W. Hall's Peni-l and Sultana 2, (!. M. and X. A. Brown's 3. Olson Bros.' v.h.c., A. B. Bullot h.c. Two heifers, since vl, 1912—Olson Bros. 1, Fred Mills 2. Bull, with three of his progeny (not necessarily the nroperty of one owner) \V. Hal! 1.

GRADE AYRSHIRE*. Cow. in milk, .prior to July 1, 1910, by pedigree Ayrshire sire—Fred. Mills 1. Heifer, since July 1, 1910—Geo. Marsh (Egmont Village) 1 and 2. Heifer, since July 1. 1911—Fred. Mills I, Geo. Marsh 2 and 3. Heifer, sine .inly 1, 1912—A. 13. Bullot 1.

JERSEY. These were one of the strongest lots he hail ever had the pleasure of judging, remarked the judge (Mr. Booth, of Carterton). So strong, indeed, that lie had come to the conclusion that two judges were necessary, one for the pedigree, and one for the grade sections. The classes were so 1 big, up to twenty in many instances, that one man could not judge with satisfaction to himself or to the spectators. The quality was good, too. right through. In the aged 'bull class UozcllV Sultan and Silver'ock's Duke were placed first and second respectively, and with a bull owned by Mr. C. Day. of Auckland, were the finest he had ever judged. In. the three-year-olds Prince Starlight stood out oil his own, as did also Obadiah in the two-year-olds.' Yearling hulls produced good competition, the ; firstfour bulls being of fairly even quality Mr. Petersen's King of Denmark being a shade ahead, of the rest. Calves brought forward four well-grown and stylish animals. but the judge said it was a pity that the owners of others did not take the -tfoirbhvto teach them to lead, as a judge finds it impossible to do justice when cattle in a pen. The two first animals in the aged cow class, viz., Rqih, .Qvqied by Mr. Bayley, and Mr. C'. Clark'fif leaflet"were both, worthy of being,, shown,' iji any company. Leaflet was awarded reserve championship. The three-year-olds produced three first-class cows, 'the winner and champion, Mr. G. Griffiths' .Mercedes Noble Queen being the fnii'st, heifer he had ever overlooked, being 'of good'type, combined with an 'extraordinary sized and well-shaped udder. -Two'-voar-olds were a good lot, the first prize standing a little above the rest. Yearlings and youngsters gave more trouble than all the rest, the quality beillg sustained throughout. Tn the pair section the. first three showed great teat development, and were typical of the,breed.. , The grade classes were well Idled, ranging' from 15 to 20 in each class. All with few exceptions were of good quality, and had the makings of good dairy stud". '

PEDIGREE JERSEY. Bull, prior to July 1. 1000. W. Vnn{rltW Harness's (Tariki) Royal Sulton, 1 and chinnpion; R. D. Harknesss (Ngaete) Sfl'vcrlocks 1., by Duke 11. IT., 2 and reserve. Bull, since .Tulv 1, 1000. W. lily's Prince Starlight, bv Starlight IT.-Prm-ross RbVaV'TL 1; John Hale's (Mangorei), Exile, of Oakland'" 2. 11. Johnston's Rovai bitk' 3. Bull since Ju.lv 1, 1010.—A. B. Leeches (Rentry Hill) nlmdiah. l>y Melia Ann's Sultan —Flora, 1: J. H. Street's Dawn's "Eminent, by Eminent'* Fontin—Dawn. 2; Geo. flitch ell's (Mangorci) Jehosaphat, 3. Bull Julv 1, 1!)11. : —P'. J. Petersen',s' (llidliirst)' King of Denmark, by Monarch—Daisy Fancy. 1; A. A. Ward's (Mivol Territorial, W. 8., 1-177. 2 ; E. R. Bailev's' (Omata) Waireka, 3; W. H. Jury's (Oinatn). h.c.; Clias. Goulter I (Blenheim),' c. Bull since 'July 1. 1012. —X. W. Hill's ("Hillsborough) Lames' Bonny Boy, 1: R. T). Harkncss's (Xgaere) Goldenlock's Duke. do. Silver Duke, S; W. J. B. Paton's The Mogul, h.e.; E. Griffiths'* Grannie's Noble, e. Cow prior to .Tulv 1. 1000, and calved prior to-Dee. 1. 1012. W. M. Bayly's (Kith am) Rulh TT.. by Rioter-of Pcncarrow - Rita. 1;' J. IT. Street's Juno. 2: H. Ptirdie's (Waitara) Snowwraitli. 3; C. F. Boulton'S Jessamine Flower, v.li.e. , Cow. prior to July 1, 1900, and calved since Dec. 1, 1012.—C. Clarke's (Auckland! Lea (let, by Wild Cherry 1 and and reserve champion.

Cow. since July ], 1000.— E. Griffiths' (New Plymouth) Mercedes Noble Queen 1 and champion, P. J. Petersen's (Midhirst) Belvedere Sunbeam, by M. L. C.— I'ilbcrry YT.. 2; D. Watkin's (Huiroa) Blacklieart Fury, 3; P. IT. Surrey's (Huirair'i) Neag's Tinv. h.c. lleifer since Jul'y 1, 1010.—P. H. E. Surrey's (lluirangi) Vesta's Campanile, 1; Goilden Gem's Campanile, 2; C. .Clarke's Campanile Lady, 3. Heifer since July 1, 1011. —E. P. Barlevman's (Kaupokomii) Twvlish's Bellamv. by Tvytish Brighton—Biiberrv X.,

1: F. W. Newport's Twylish's Dewdrop, '2: W. J. 15. Paton's (Lepperton) Rizpah. :(■ C. Clarke's .(Auckland) Genoa Rose, li.c.; Waller Saywell's (Uidhirst). e. llcifer, since July 1. 1912. A. It. Knight's Merry Girl's Pel, 1. A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Buttercup. 2: W. Savwell's (Midhirst) Oakdalc Pet K.C., :); !). "Watkin's (Huiroa) Prairie Flower, li.e.; Prairie Belle, c. Two lieiiers. sinec July 1, 1910— J. PolcUiV l Ueii Blockl, 1: W. 11. Jury's i'Oimuta), 2; 1L B. Lepper (l.cppertoiil. o.

Two heifers since July 1. 1012.--A. 11. Knight's M. B. F. Lady May and Miss (llrl's Pet, 1: W. J. B. Pa ton's Melia Kim and Mc'lia Abundance, 2; A. A. A\anLs Miro Meadow's Fancy and Miro Meadow's Cowslip, 3; W. V. Harkness, li.e. Bull witli three of lii.s female progeny (not necessarily the property of the same owner). —W. Vanghan Harkness's (Tariki) Rozel's Sultan and three of his .pedigree, C- Clarke's. Campanile's Sultan and Campanile's Lady, Genoa Rose and Campanile's Leaflet, 2. Cow in milk, horn prior to July 1, 1010. —T. H. Sandford's Dolly, 1; H. B. Lepper. 2; Jas. Bruce, 3. Heifer since July 1, 1010. —. J. IT. Street's Molly 1, Jas, Montgomery 2, i Geo. Mitchell 3. C. F. Boulton (N'ew Plymouth) v.h.c., W. 0. Berridge li.e. Heifer since July 1. 1011.—C. A. Colsou (Fitzrov) 1, E. R." Bavley (Omata) 2. H. B. Lepper 3, F. A. Ashby h.c. Heifer since July 1, 1012. —Geo. Mitchell 1, K. R. Barley (Omata) 2, Jas. Montgomerie 3, IT. IT. Giddy (Bell Block) li.e.

CHAMPION CALF COMPETITION. For the best-conditioned two calves of any breed or cross that have been fed on Bibby's crsam equivalent; first prize, Wright, Stephenson & Co.'s £3 3s and Messrs. L. A. Nolan & Co.'s second and third prizes of £2 2s and £1 Is respectively.—Tiehbon Bros. (Stratford) 1, .Jas. Mon-tgomerie 2 and 3. GRADE OR CROSSBRED SECTION. FOR DAIRY PURPOSES. Heifer since July 1, 100!). G. A. Colson's (Fitzroy) 1, j. Corbett (Bell Block) 2, Heifer since July 1. 1910.' Geo. Mitchell (Mangorei) 1 and h.c., J. 11. Street 2, W. S. Beveridge 3. Heifer since July 1, 1911. W. Falwasser (Bell Block) 1, H. 11. Giddy 2. 11. B. Lepper 3, A. Cliff h.c. Two heifers since July 1, 1912. —J. R. Hill 1, W. H. Bishop (Bell Block) 2, Aaron Marsh (Hillsborough) 3, Jas. Montgomerie h.c. HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. Colt or gelding, from August 1. 1911 —■ W. T. -Toll (Waitara) 1. Colt or gelding, from August 1, 1911— Hawkins and Montefiore's Lord Multiiid 1, G. D. McKenzie's Circlet 2, B. Lapouple's 3. Foal by Lapouple 1. Mare in foal, of'"with -foal' at foot— J. Bond's Lady,Denn»an 1, Jas. Hawkins' Pangaroa 2, Jas. Hawkins' Lady Nell 3. ■ Fill} 7 ', since August 1, 1909 —C. Gill (Okato) 1. Filly, since August 1, 1910 —M. Deegan (Opunake) 1, R. Campbell 2. Filly, since August 1, 1911—John Hale 1, W. Jackson 2. 0. W. Sole 3. CARI'JAGE HORSES -AND HACKS.

Colt, since August 1. 1010. likely to make good saddle or carriage horse — W. T. Joll 1. Colt, filly, or gelding, since August 1, lflll—W. T. Bailey's (Eltliam) Victor's Echo 1, -lock Wisnewski (Inglewood) 2. Mare; 15.2 hands and over, other than thoroughbred, visibly in foal or with foal at foot,' best calculated for breeding carriage horses or weight-carrying hacks • —Win! Birdling (Waitara) 1, G. Tippins 2, C. Pavy 3. Mare, under 15.2 hands, other than thoroughbred, visibly in foal or with foal at foot, best calculated for breeding carriage horses oy weight-carrying hacks—NT, Fulton (Stratford)' 1. A'.'JlWett 2; E. Bcale' 5. Filly or gelding, since August 1, 1909, likely to make good saddle or carriage horse —J. H. Strcot 1. Filly or gelding, since August. 1, 1910—• M. L.' Locke 1, E. J. Carthew 2. PONIES. Entire', not, exceeding 13.2 hands—K. Fife's (Eltliam) Cock o' the North 1, Roy Okey's Peter Pan 2. Mare, visibly in foal or with foal at foot.' not • exceeding 13.2 hands —Mrs. (Dr.)' Walker's Joan 1, White Bros. Brownie 2i Pair harness ponies, under 14 hands — Cordon Sykes' Dandy and Darby ]. DRAUGHTS.

Colt- or gelding, s'mco August 1. 1911— J. S. Johnstone's (Okaiawa) King Kavfcli1a ml 1, Tliox. Pevrv's (Mangutoki) 2, 'Wetlter liell (Pu)iilio) 3. fielding, four years or over-—T. Perry (Mangatoki) 1, New Plymouth Borough Council 2 and 3.

Mare, visibly in foal or with foal at foot—J. S. Oughton's (Okaiawa) Royal Queen 1. 0. Jennins (Waitara) 2, C. Topless (Waitara.) 3. Best dry mare —J. D. Mitchell's (Mamaia) Rose Martin 1. Alex. Boyd's (Toko) Thelmaid 2. Alex. Hastie's (31a - naia) Dauhiie 3. Best foal in class for mare in foal or with foal at foot—Alex. Hastie 1. J. S. OugMon 2. F'llv, since Aiiffnst 1. 1000 —J. D. Mitchell 1. J. S. Oughton 2, Alex. Hastie 3. Fill v. since August 1. 1910—Alex. T-lastie 1, J. D. Mitchell 2, A. Eraser (Tariki) 3. Filly, since August, ]. 1011-O. Jennins }. A.'Eraser 2, Jtm. Robertson (Anroal 3. ! Best yearling bv Empire—O. Jennnis

Tail- heavv draught horses T. I'errv (Mangatoki)' 1. New Plymouth Borough Council 2. Pair liffht draught horses. 111 rojrnlar Wol .k_Xpw Plymouth Borough Council L HARNESS. Harness horse, over 15.1 hands —Arthur 01 ilT's Zanzibar 1. B. La you pi A Toby 2. H. P>. Tapper's 3. Best trotting mare or gelding, in harness: speed, action and appearance.- -1. Smellie's (Hillsborough) Monarch 1. \. Burke's Cliff 2. IT. B. Lo.pper's Democrat 3. PONIES. Ponv. under 13.1 hands.—Mann White 1, W. H. Linn 2, B. Paul 3. Best girl rider. Miss Ferguson. Harness pony. 14.2 hands or under.--Taieni TCruini (Waitara) 1, Walter Scott 2 Harness pony, under 1-1 hands.—Mol'y Fairfax —Cholmeley 1, AV. T. Bailey 'J. R. Paul 3. Pony under 12 hands, to be riLion by boy or girl under 12 years—W. D. Finn's (Oakura) Darkie 1, A. H. Halcomhe (Urenuil 2, B. Honcyfl'eld (OmaU) 3.

IJAOKR. Lady's hack, over 15 hands (riddi'i) ! v « lady).—Mixs .lessie Campbell's inin.sivicl;) I, H. Col'inm's (Pillnifi-Hton North) 2, \Y. 1). Watiii (.Mastorton) :i. Weight-carry in" hack, up to ]■! stoi:'\ -11. Egan's Conscription 1, N. M. Rue:--son (Kapimi) 2, Sam Topless (Ur«n:iii

and mannered hack-Miss Jessie Campbell's liangiaio 1, A. <i,(F» I Zanzibar i, X. M. l'aterson's Kill's fate' ■3. | Troop horse, not exceeding 15.3 hands. —A. Cliff's Zanzibar 1, N. Burk.-- 'f/iwRarib) CHIT 2, Miss WheatlevV '(T,ot>I'crton) Rna 3. Best, back, owned and ridde-i by a Maori.—Manu White's Taranaki ! William Pratt 2. SPRING TRAPS. Single horse, trap and harness, up to liaif a ton (farmers' turn-out).- .j. MedIcy (Waiongona) 1, R. Ritchie .Tn»levood) 2. ' °

SHEEP Tlip competition in sheep is better than the case last year, hut sheep are not a strong line in a district which is essentially a dairying one. The judging of the sheep classes was finished late in the afternoon, and as the stewards went home with the result books in I their pockets it was impossible to pet the detailed results. In Shropshircs the judge remarked that there was nothing very special as compared with sheep he had seen in other districts. Messrs. Salway and Piper were the principal winners in this class. Romneys: Tn this class the ewes were very good, being clean bred. The ram which won the championship was a fine animal, typical of his class. There was little competition in this class. Mr. 11. P. West beng the principal winner. In English Leicester Messrs. F. lloskin (Sentry Hill), C. IToskin (Bell Block) and A. H. Street were the chief prizetakers, F. I-lonkin. taking champion ewe and C. Iloskin champion ram. F. Salway scooped the board in Hampshires. The Merinos were of a good type, and in good order, considering they came from such rough country. Mr. Geo. Mitchell was the only competitor in this class. The freezing classes, alleged the judge, were a bit irregular, being over fat and rather on the heavy side. A. 11. Street, C. Iloskin. H. T. Joll, F. Salway and B. Honeyfield took principal honors. In the Down classes the judge was of opinion that a couple of pens were almost purebred, and could not be classed as crosses. Full details of the sheep prize list will appear in to-morrow's issue.

PIGS. Although the number has move than doubled in the pig section, yet it is far short of what it should be in a dairying district like Xortli Taranaki, where pork production should be such a profitable side line, and where there is a co-opera-tive factory as well as several proprietany firms offering inducements to farmers to breed pigs. In Berkshires there are four competitors, the most successful breeder being Mr. Manning H. King, of Mangorei, who obtains first prize in boars under and over one year and pig under six months. Mr. Fred. Mills, of TTawera, wins the class for sow over one vear. Results: —

BERKSHIRE. Boar. over one year—ll. TI. King (Mangorei) 1. Boar, under one year—M. H. King 1, W. B. King (Wcstow'n) 2. Sow, over one year—Fred. Mills (Hawera) 1. Pig under six month a —M. IT. King 1 and 3. Fred. Mills 2. Pig most suitable for pork (not over fiOlbs) —.1. R. Hill (Hillsborough) 1 and

DOGS. GREYHOUNDS. Puppies, (logs, under 12 months. —Mrs. G. W. Norton (Hawera) ], T. Hook's (Fitzroy) Ironsand 2. Dogs, novice.—A. McGiven's Snowy 1. .Vlrs. G. \V. Norton's Sandfly 2, T. liook 3. Novice -bitches.—F. Nicholls' Soitltiform 1, W. Lowe's Lady Mallow 2. F. Doughty's Peter Pan 3, A. H. Stockman v.li.c. Dogs. F. M. Doughty's (New Plymouth) Peiter Pan 1, Chas. TTn.vi.lgravo's (New Plynioutli) Tiger 2. F. Nicholls' (New Plymouth) Laundry Boy. 3. F. Nicholls v.h.c., A. Mcfiiven h.c. Puppies, hitches, under 12 months.--F. M. Doughty's Lady Pan "1. TT. Moon's (New Plymouth) Runaway Girl 2. Novice bitches.—F. Nicholls' Soultiform 1, W. Lowe's Lady Marlow 2, F. M. Doughty's Peter Pan 3, A. H. Stockman v.h.e. Bitches, open.—F. Nicholls' Soultiform 1 1, F. Doughty's Peter Pan 2. Albert Chong's Pinkie 3, F. Nicholls v.h.c. Limit dog or bitch. —Chas. Hardgrave's Tiger 1. F. Nicholls' Soultiform 2, W. Lowe's Lady Marlow 3, F. Nicholls. v.h.c. Brace, either sex.—F. M. Doughty 1,1 F. Nicholls 2. - '

Team of three.—F. M. Doughty 1. F. Nicholls 2. POINTERS. Puppies, (lops, under 12 months.—Mrs. E. Wasle.y's (Stratford) Wlutnga 1. R. Ridiii rdsoi) 2. E. Wheatloy 3. Novice dogs.—Mrs. E. Wasley's Whanga 1. K. Haskell's Murphy 2. Limit dogs.—Edward Mason's (Stratford) Comet 1, Mrs. Wasley's Whanga 2, B. 11. Clianey's Whitney Max 3. Dogs. open.—Percy 11. Smith's (Wellington) Champion Barkis 1, Thomas Mullatrs (Devonport) Barnahv Rudge "2. Ed. Mason's Comet 3. Bitches, open. —A. T. Moore's (New Plymouth) Little Don-it 1. SETTERS (ENGLTSII). Puppies, dogs, under 12 months. T. K irk wood's (Stratford) Cornet 1. Novice dogs.—A. H. Johns-tone's Erua Clifford 1. B. H. Chaney 2, M. 0. Butcher's Spot 3. Limit dogs.—Andrew Francis* (Wellinton) Bay Rock 1, A. IT. Johnstone's Erua Clifford 2, B. 11. Clianev's Whitney Max 3. E. Griffiths v.h.e Dogs, open. —Andrew Francis' Bay Rock i. A. TT. Johnstone's Erua Clifford

2. 7!. TI. rhaney's Whitney Max 3, T. | Kirkwood's Back-a-thick v.h.'-. | Puppies, hitches. —T. Kirk-wood'.-, j County Countess 1. ]'!itch(S, ripen.- T. Kirkwood's Kni:i Hi'lJi* 1. .1. TI. \Vri«H's Irrnvavit P.elle 2. Limit hitches.-/!'. Kirkwood's County Belle 1,-T. IT. Wright'.-: Innvani Belie 2. Bruce, either sex.- -T. Kirkwood I. Team of three. —T. Kirkwood 1.

WORK IX< ■' SIIFKI' T)On,S. open.—M. Tl. Kind's (MiUißorei) Self J, >l. iStandi-sh's (Taraca) Seott 2, Ti. Tj:i hiLiort (Tarata) 3. Bitches, open. —M. Stamlish's Smut 1, Albert Clioiiy (Albert Road) 2. SETTERS (IRISH). Limit ilons. —Fred W. Whittle's Don 1. Dogs, open.—C. A. Hodge's Pat 1, F. W. Whittle's Don 2. Puppies, bitches, under 12 months. . Alick Rca's Boss 1. Novice bitches. —Alick Rea 1. Limit bitches.—Whare Orcv's (Bell Block) Fl.v 1. Bitches, open. —Whare Grey 1. SETTERS ((iORDOX). '

Dogs, open. —C. Ooodson's (Hawera) Shot 1, T. Kirkwood's County Prince 2. COLLIES (ROUGH-COATED). Xovico dogs—Mrs. C. R. Fairbrothers Fitzro.v Lmldie 1. L. A. Nolan's Whiff 2, G. R. Holmes' Spotty 3. Limit dogs.—R. Fairbrotlier's Fitzroy Laddie 1. L. A. Nolan's WhifT 2, G. R. Holmes 3. Dogs, open.—Edward Mason's Rifle Shot 1, Mrs. Fairbrotlier's Fitzroy Laddie 2, L. A. Nolan's Whiff 3, G. R, Holmes' Fitzroy Laddie v.h.c. COLLIES (BEARDED OR OLD ENGLISH). Dogs, open.—Piwa's (Mangorei) Larkie 1, W. Paton (Sentry Hill) 2, Geo. Pott 3, A. A. CuHibertson (Stratford) v.h.c. Bitches, open. —A. A. Cuthbertson's Mattie 1, W. Cocbrane's (Waipuku) Smut 2. COLLIES (SMOOTH-COATED). Puppies, dogs, under 12 months. •—R,. D. Riddell's (Okoia) Hooligan 1. Novice dogs.—R. D. Riddell 1. Limit dogs.—W. G. Bason's (Okoia) Sweep 1, R. D. Riddell's Hooligan 2. Dogs, open.—W. G. Bason's oweep 1, Miss Carroll (Hawera) 2, R. D. Riddell 3. Limit bitches.—VT. G. Bason I. Bitches, open.—W. G. Bason 1. Brace, either sex. —W. G. Bason 1. BULL DOCS.

Puppies, dogs, under 12 months. —S. J. McKee's (Wanganui) Lucifer 1. Bert Gwillim 2 and v.h.c., Mrs. Thos. French (Bell Block) 3. Novice Dogs.—S. .1. McKee 1, W. Slaughter's Dan 2, .Mrs. T. Frencli (Bell Block) 3. Limit dogs.—S. J. McKee 1, Mrs. T. French 2, W. P. Nicoll 3. Dogs, open.—C. E. Seabright's (Midhirst) Truro Major 1, S. J. McKee 2, Mrs. T. French 3. Puppies, bitches, under 12 months. B. Gwillim 1 and 2. Novice bitches. —S. Teed 1, B, Gwillim 2. SPANIELS, COCKER (BLACK). Puppies, dogs, under 12 months. J. Kciidrick. jun. (Kastown, Wanganui) 1, 'A. Shaw (Hawera) 2. Limit dogs.—Mrs. Bert Willis (Wanganui) 1, A. Shaw 2. Dogs, open.—Mrs. Bert Willis I, A. •Shaw 2. Bitches, open.—Dayman and Wright (Wellington) 1. Limit bitches. —Dayman and Wright 1. Cocker Spaniels (other than black). — Miss Jessie Bagley 1, J. Kendrick 2, S. Brooks 3. Novice dogs.—John Brooks (Huntly) 1, Miss J. Bagley 2, S. Brooks 3. Limit dogs.—S. Brooks 1. Open dogs. —S. Brooks 1 and 2. Puppies, bitches, under 12 months J. Pi. Donaldson (Pohokura) L Novice bitches.—J. R. Donaldson (Pohokura 1 1, Mis* J. Baglev 2, H. D. Williams 3.

CHAMPIONS CATTLE. Pedigree Hereford.—Bull: Champion, Chas. Solo's (Oaoiiui) Richard. Cow: Champion, Chas. Sole's (Oaonui) Amethyst. Tlolstein Bull. Champion, Newton King's King Eayne Segis 11. bred by M. 0. Rowlands. Syracuse) ; reserve, A. H. Street's (Bell. Block) ClifTside Laddie (bred by W. I. Lovelock). Tlolstein Cow. Champion: A. H. Street's (Bell Block) Belle of Woodlands (bred by exhibitor), 1; reserve, Newton King's Princess Galatea (bred by exhibitor). Ayrshires.—Bull: Champion, W. Hall's (Lepperton) Little Jim, by Young Bruce —Bonny ; reserve, G. M. & N. A. Brown s (Ngaere) Dainty Tor of Ora, by Dainty Davie —Trixie. Cow: Champion, Geo. TCmtufTs (Mangorei) Beauty II.; reserve, Fred Mill's (llawera) Gladys of Waipawa, by Admiral—Countess. j Jerseys. —Bull: Champion. W. V. Harkness's (Tariki) Royal Sultan; reserve, R. 1). Harkness's (Ngaere) Silverlocks 1., by Duke IT.—Silverlocks. 2. Cow: Champion, E. Grifliths's Mercedes' Noble Queen: reserve, C. Clarke's Leaflet, by Wild Cherry—Leafless. HORSES.

Draught mare; J. S. Oughton's Royal Queen, 1. COMPETITIONS Maiden ITuntevs' Competition. Gentlemen Killers. Weight, 12 stone up.— Tawhnnga Butler (Dick), 1; Tieni Eruini (Waitiira), 2 and M. Best Lady Rider.—Miss Jessie Campbell, 1; Miss J. Angus, 2. Pony Leaping. Ponies not over 14.2 hands, ridden by boy or girl, under 17. —J. I). Mitchell (.Manaia). Princess, 1; Miss Jessie Campbell (Wanganui), 2; W. T. Bailey (Eltham), 3. Best Boy Rider.—blaster M. Bailey. Best Lady Driver.—Miss Jessie Campbell.. 1; Miss .1. Angus (Ilawke's Bay),. 2; Mrs. M. 11. ilovvo (Bunny thorpe), 3.

COLLIE DOG TRIALS The Society's latest innovation, a sheep dof; trial, to test the, ability of the working collies entered for exhibition, bids fair to become a popular feature of the show, and is a valuable firstday attraction. Not everyone knows

flies agacity nf llio working eollin, lmt I lie display givwi yesterday on the hliowrounds proved of 11, c greatest interest ; » a very large number of spectators, who been me quite excited at times in following the fortunes and misfortunes of the highly-trained dogs competing. A suggestion is made that a sheep dog trial should be worked in conjunction with the annua! winter show, and the idea has much to recommend it. The judge remarked that faking all the circumstances into consideration, the work of the dogs was good. The dogs were incommoded at times and the sheep excited by the crowd pressing in 011 the course. Only two of them had ever been worked previously in competition, and the owners did not in all cases have a clear conception of the requirements of the test. He expressed the opinion that in future the Society will receive much bigger entries in this class. Mr. H. T. .Toll's Fan was adjudged the best worker, but owing to a misunderstanding was disqualified. Mr. .Toll's entry had ben engaged in working sheep for the Society, but should have been penned with the other dogs. Owing to their acceptances it was decided to give an additional first prize.

DISPLAY OF IMPLEMENTS, ETC. Although no charge was made by the f'nciety this year for space for display ci agricultural implements, not a great many firms have taken advantage of it. Still, the displays, especially those of machinery, are of particular "interest to farmers, and were watched closely by large numbers throughout the afternoon. Amongst those showing were: NEWTON KING, who is to the fore with a fine display of grass seeds. ''We sell you seeds and show you the results right here," is this firm's motto, and one can see the seeds in the bag and also some germinating strongly. A new grass called "Westernwolds" attracted much attention. It is a Dutch rye, an improved Italian rye, and a sample of it was shown which lias been growing only 29 days, and was fully 7in high, A fine sample of swede was shown, real beauties, considering that it is not yet the season. Calf meals, manures, and oils of all descriptions make up an interesting exhibit. The fine specimen of ehou mollier, an improved kale, ori exhibit should turn farmers' attention to growing this class of fodder. A broadcast slag-sower, light and handy, of local manufacture, should prove a boon to dairy farmers who go in for up-to-date farming methods.

E. GRIFFITHS & €O. This firm has its exhibit divided into two sections. In one they make a No doubt in dairying districts, especially No doubt in dairying district, especially outback, home separation is the coming method, as it brings the supplier even ten miles away within comparatively easy reach of his dairy factory, and, moreover, minimises wear and tear on the horse and trap, as well as on the roads. "Knapsack" sprayers are also a prominent feature. The other department is mainly devoted to seeds. All the wellknown Garton seeds are displayed, as well as calf meal, etc. Golden Bay cement is also prominently displayed RTDD MILKERS. The Ridd Company shows one of tueir well-known machines in action driven by the popular Watts' engine. The latest improved milk conveyer, which is an essential feature of the plant, is attracting much attention. W. .H-NKINSOX AND CO. This well-known coach-building firm had on show a beautiful collection of buggies and sulkies, that cannot but fail to appeal to the connoisseur in these vehicles. They are light, durable and neat. Some of those on view are already sold to the firm's patrons, but orders for duplication will at once be put in hand at the firm's up-to-date establishment.