Metropolitan Show.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 204, 26 February 1914, Page 6

Metropolitan Show.

Taranaki Agricultural Society's Annual Exhibition,

Favoured by Fine Weather.

Succsssful at All Points.

OFFICE-BEAKERS. Patron:. Hon. 0. Samuel, M.L.C.; president, Mr J. S. Connett; vice-presidents, Messrs. H. J. 11. Okcy, M.P. and G. W. Browne; hon. veterinary surgeon, Major Young, M.R.C.Y.S.; auditor, Mr. Tlios. Buxton; general committee, Messrs A. Gray, A. E. Sykes, R. Johnstone, G. White, W. ,!. Honey-field, E. Grillitbs, A. S. Frost, G. Sole, 'F. Watson, L. Jackson, E. Elliott, A. U. Street, J. H. Street, H. 11. Giddv. 11. H. Street, S. J. Smith, 1,. A. Nolan', A. Lister. J. U. Hill, G. Colson, 11. .1011, C. Street, W. Grant, 'l'. Smellie. S. Paul, S. Brooks, A. T. Moore, W. Hall, H. Lcpper, W. Linn, J. S. Fox, E. Cole, H. H. Olsen, W. J. Matthews, M. Standish, E. Julian, L. Street, L. Binlling, W. Cole, junr., S. Topliss, T. N. Blaekhall, A. H. Ilalcombe, T. Luxton. H. L. [>'enwiek; secretary, A. L. Humphries.

Judges—Horses: Light, Messrs W. D. Watson (Maslerton) and A. Bent (Auckland); draughts, Mr. J. Baxter (Pukekohe); jumping competitions, Messrs W. I). Watson (Masterton) and A. Bent (Auckland). Cattle: Fat stock, Mr. A. Alexander (Xew Plymouth); llolstcin, Mr. J. 11. Parkinson (Opotiki); Ayrshire, Mr. J. 11. G. Slack (Palmerston North); Jersey, Mr. 11. E. B. Watson (Tai Tapu); grade, Mr. C. Washer, senr. (Inaha). Pigs: Mr. Geo. Castles (Hawera). Sheep: Mr. S. K. Lancaster (Palmerston North); fat sheep, Mr. Geo. Castles (Hawera). Dogs: Mr. A. A. Cuthbcrtson (Stratford). Dairy produce: Messrs F. Thomson and J. Johnston.

Stewards—Judges': Messrs X. King, E. F. lihindell and' G. W. Browne. Ring and competition: Messrs F. Watson (senior), L. A. Nolan, Ken. Webster, E. Elliott anil T. Smellic. Number: Mr. S. ■l. Smith. Measuring: Messrs F. Orbe!l (senior) and 0. W. Sole. Light horses: Messrs L. Jackson (senior), S. Paul, H. Linn (senior), A. Lister and F. J. Hill. Draught horses: Messrs ft. Johnston (senior), G. Colson and S. Teed. Fat cattle: Messrs ft. 11. Pigott (senior), W. J. Honeyfield and M. Standisli. Holstcin section: Messrs H. W. Whiteomhe (senior), L. Jiirdling and T. \'. Blackhall. Ayrshire section: Messrs G. White (senior), J. R. Hill, A. .1. Candy and J. S. Leitch. Jersey section": Messrs A. X. Mills (senior). €. Street, A. H. Halcombe "W ft. Honoylield. Grade ca.tt!e: Messrs W. Grant (senior), W. Oldham and K. Cole. Calf section: Messrs W. Stanlev (senior), X. Hill, E. R. Bayly and A. S. Frost. Sheep: Messrs S.Guscott (senior), Tom Luxton and A. J. Guseott. Pigs: Messrs W. liocock (senior) and P. Sanders. Dairy produce: Messrs 11. King, A. Morton and J. R. Eowlands. Weight-guessing: Messi-i, L. B. Webster (senior) and K. Sole. Sheaf-tossing; Mr. H. Brooks. Stock accommodation and train committee: Messrs ft. Johnston, H. 11. Street, R. Cornwall, L. A. Nolan, H. Joll, ,S.'J. Smith, T. Luxton and A. Lister. Overseeing: Messrs 11. IT. Street and L. Jackson. Secretary's: Messrs G. F. Perston and E. 11. C. Morev. -Marshal of (!rand Parade: Mr. F. Watson. Ground committee: Messrs J. S. Connett, 11. H. Street, R. Johnston, F. Watson, L. Jackson, Geo. Colson, A. Lister land E. Elliott. Dogs: Messrs G. 11. Saunders, G. Mahun, 1!. Moon. F. Doughty, T. Kirkwood, J. McKie. J. 11. Bagley, F. Nicholl, W. Lowe, J. Jcukinson, R. Gardner and F. Callaghan.

One of the reasons which prompted the Taranaki Agricultural Society to change from the s;>riiw ,„ t !, ; . autumn show was the fact th it for ;m.:c years than the ollicial wished n tviiir.iib. r the weather for (!u- sho.v> was atrocious. And it scctcl early vc„!(-rday morning that iiieir 1,;.',-, veal her !:n-k was following ;]„;■.,. ,\ [,., v ,| ; ,, s ,„>. foiv {■hvU.ina-. I In- weather cleared, tad wiih hit! one or two slight intermissions Taranaki has enjoyed a spell of genuine summer weather, hot and dry. All through those blistering weeks the work of .preparing for the Agricultural Society's autumn show went merrily on Suggestions prompted by the working of shows in previous years were acted upon, and many minor improvements made to secure the smooth working of the show, and to make it representative of and of the very greatest benefit to the district. On the day before the show the announcement was made that all was now ready. And thereupon it commenced to rain, and it rained in a style of which only Taranaki can boast. It was an immensely valuable rain. The pastures were becoming dry, and the thirsty land was waiting for the generous showers in order that it might bring '•oilIt a plcntitude of grass and other fodder for the winter months. As an ex-president of the Society put it. the rain did more good than any show could do. This fact did not'appeal greatly to the men whose work bid failto be spoiled. lint.those fanners who foregathered near the sheep and cattle pens were heard to talk gleefully of file effect of the rain upon the turnips, anil the olliciala forbore to grumble.

In (lie early hours of Wednesday morning tlierc was a very heavy drizzle, and those whose duty it was to see the stock penned had a very unenviable experience. Many were'soaked through before their tasks were completed. The truffle in some of the narrower races and gateways made them muddy. Hut, even in the midst of the raiii, hopes were held out of improvement soon, and by ten o'clock a fine day was assured. A fresh breeze sprang up and speedily dried up the grounds and pens, and the grass was clean and pleasant underfoot, •fudging was commenced under fair wentheir conditions. The exhibits of stock were well up

to the average. In the horse section the number of animals competing was larger than in the previous year, and the quality was of a very high standard. In the cattle section there was a fall-ing-oir in the total entries, but in all the principal classes the numbers were well maintained. For the most part the quality was good, but some of the beasts were lacking both quality and show condition. The owners of these will doubtless have learned something by comparison with the splendidly-pre-sented exhibits which took the awards. Sheep have never been a feature to t,ie same extent as at this year's show, the pens being well lilled with typical specimens of the various breeds. Among other arrangements much appreciated by working officials, exhibitors and others, is the excellent luncheon . served in the grandstand luncheon-room by Mr. Wooller, who also lias the Inn- ' eheon booth on the ground. Mr. E. Whittle airain has charge of tile licensed booth, and caters for the. puUie in his ; usual good style. In Mr A. L. Humphries .the Society has an excellent miretary --courteous, energetic am! capable,—and ho will emerge with credit from his first stock show. He was ably assisted by the president, Mr .T. S. Connett, and a tine set ' of officials.

AMONG THE EXHIBITS. VBEEZEKS AND PATS. \ There were few exhibitors in the fat cattle section, but some magnificent speciments were penned by Messrs W. Birdling and H. T. Jolh Mr. ISirdling's fancy is for the Hereford breed, and his judgment was borne out by that of the judge in several classes. The Hereford develops fast, and lays on the flesh evenly, and the first prize bullock, estimated to weight between lfiewt. and 17 cwt., was a veritable eye-till. His two Hereford heifers were also ti very even pair, and, though only 2'/ s years of age, were lit for freezing. This breeder is a firm believer in the Hereford-Short-horn cross., too, and" the pair of bullocks (freezers) showed well. Mr. .Toll's exhibits were not sojuniform in breed or quality, but were still excellent examples of what Turanaki pastures can do. Doubtless the Sydney people could do'] very well just now with a few prime I cuts from the very prime bullocks pen- j ned in this sectioa.

Comment was made upon the fact that many of the beasts were sadly cramped in the limited space given by the small stock pens. The points prize for the fat cattle classes wiis guaranteed by a local enthusiast, who reckoned he would have no difficultv in raising tho bulk of the £8 promised by appeal" big to the butchers. The knights of the cleaver would have nothing to do with the scheme at all. and it was necessary to make a canvas, elsewhere, several graziers contributing liberally. THE HOLSTEfNS.

I "'Tariiuaki being such a plan- for «at- : Ule and dairying," said .Mr. Parkinson,,! the llolstein judge, to a News reporter,' ''l expected to see something extra ape- J cial. But ] must say that 1 have been a little disappointed in many of the' classes. With the exception of the. agcu bulls, aged cows and yearling heifers, and one or two other first prize' winners there was little to gush about, but I must say that the champion hull and the runner-up were very line uniniaU. So were the aged cows. -fhev were a very even Jot, of line quality The .yearling heifers, as 1 have said swere good, too. . . .King Fame Segis is a lavoriie with me," confessed .Mr. larkmson, -and be is without doubt a lovely bull. And he was so beautifully shown. His hid,. i s lik,, ;l ni(r( , ()f vp f. vet. Clili'side Laddie and the thiixlpnzo taker were also fine animals, but the second-prize animal was not nearly so well shown. Mr. Lovelock's two-year-old King nt Dominos must grow into a magnificent hull in H few years, and will be among the champions. In Hi 0 yearling hull class four competed, but there was only one bull in it the rest being very disappointing. The bull calves were also disappointing." Again commenting generally on the llolstein section,-. Mr. I'arkinson said be had hop. Ed to see the cattle in better condition. \\ ith the exception of the winners lie had seen cattle better shown in smaller places, and he remarked that it was the business of every man showing stock to give the cxliil.it every chance by handling (belli, (caching them how to stand, and getting on sullicient condition to present their true type. He remarked that one bull might have pleased him more if he couhl have been persuaded to stand up properly, but even with two men working the beast still presented bunself awkwardly. tJiy,,, tlVo „ 00 j On Is ot even quality, one well washed well groomed and well mannered, and the other run into the show-riii" dirty "iikenipt and ill-mannered, the decision would be easy to anyone.

K-VCOriiACfJiTHJC COW. "Tlie.v get those up all rig.ii." remarked the News reporter to Mr Parkinson, the llolstein judge, interrupting "mi mills remarks conccrnim.'l lie fault-gct-iii) ol some of Uic. animals sen! |,efore him for judging. The ejaculation concerned a splendid specimen of a hack sleek and well shown, and well-accoutred 'Jtcs,-' saul Jlr Parkinson, "but thev are better prizes for the horses." Then followed a few remarks which, coining from an old breeder and exhibitor like this llolstein judge, are .deserving ol tlie attention of stock show managers inTai-n----nalii. According to him, the show people seined to be paying too ranch attention to light horses, and noglcctinthe cow -Horses," he said, "are not tlie backbone of the country, but tf>e gfittlc fire Let tap i\fy w rp „ ~.),T j v

the cattle exhibitor "vU little encouragement. Suppose you are a dairy farmer, and you intend showing a cow. You <■■<■ "' -Mi! her in to the show. You have lo drive her in, perhaps rail her. That costs money. Jf you win, you get £1 10s in prize-money; and you have to send the stock home again. But if it's ii hack you are showing, you merely saddle him up and ride him on to the ground-;, ride him round the ring", perhaps win £1 in prize-money; then jump on his hack and ride olf home. No wonder the man prepares his horse for tiie show. But the show people must try to encourage the cattle men more. It is imperative in New Zealand, and particularly in districts like this, that we should get the very .best cattle, and if shows are to be of the greatest value in the development of the country, then there must be more attention paid to the. man who breed the cattle, on whom j our prosperity depends."

PEDIGREE JERSEYS.

As was to be expected, the Jersey classes lilled well, but there was a noticeable absence of some of our bestknown Taranaki hulls. The beasts shown included some typical Jerseys, and these will find hosts of admirers wherever shown. Mr 11. fi. B. Watson, of Tai Tapu, who judged here three years ago, was again the adjudicator, and, in conversation with a News representative at the conclusion oi his work, he said hd had noticed a distinct improvement in the class of cattle *ince his previous visit, more oarticularly in the young stock, an evidence that' the imported bulls had exercised their influence on the type of .lersev stock hi the district/The judge expressed him.-elt as disappointed with the bulls, with the exception of the yearlings and hull calves, which were good. Some of the females wore good, particularly the champion and reserve champion! wiimmi were of good type. The nrizc for u.ider and milk vein development went to Mr, i R. Linn's reserve champion. | PEDIGREE AYRSHIRE*.

Ayrshires were perhaps stronger than ever numerically, and some verv fi.i" animals walked oil' with the premiums The aged hull class and the four-yar-old class did not fill well, hut the charP'on hull (Mr Hall's aged Little Jim) was an any winner. "Undoubtedly a champion," remarked the judge. "In nearly every other class there was very strong competition. I„ the female classes the champion cow stood out on !"'i- own, a t\ pical Ayrshire. The other cows were in a way disappointing. lough the v,,rli„ s heifers were good. On the w,io!«.. the animals were well presented, but some were shown "in the rough.' JI,. w,, s particularly surprised that some of the older exhibitors h-id "»t brought their stock aloiur j„ i, fttt ., r order. .Mr Slack remarked that manv of the cows could have been better in the milk vessels, especially in this ho»>c of dairying; but no fault could be found with the champion under t is heading Faking them right through." concluded tie judge, -t| l( , Ayrshires were a good class, Mr Colpman's cattle from Wnikanae toon a good share of the award*

fiRADE CATTLE. "There's very little to say," said Mr. Washer, judge of the grade cattle, -because there are so few grades here Where are the grade Shorthorns, and all the other grades? I have seen practically only grade Jerseys. I am surprised that there are so few. There are some nice animals, hut there are not half enough of them." SHEEP. The entry of sheep is a record for the Society, and the class of shoep shown is very creditable. The breeds represented are English Eeiccsters (an exceptionally big class), Lincoln*, Hamnshires, Iloiiiney Marsh, Shropshire*, Southdowns, C.'orriedales, (jul merinos. FAT SHEEP. Mr Castles also judged the fat sheep, and found them really good, "rcall'v ding-dong." Most of them, and particularly the fat lambs, were fit for nnv show in Xew Zealand.

Tllli DKAL'tiHTS CLASSES. The draughts were a fair section, but some of the animals were well abovo the average. The champion draught, mure, in the opinion of the indge, Mr. •T. iiaxter (Pukekohe), was u reahV'oo'l mare, and the second one. also a good one, had hard luck in running against one of a class not seen every day." The champion mare was a ' benutifulhactioned animal. In the class for drv mares, the first and second were both piirticulirly good animals, and the foal? were splendid, but in the other classes many of ih- competitors ranged from lair to medium, with the outstanding exception of the aged geldings, which were spl mlid. The younger fehlin™ were nothing to gush about. "Many of the animals would have a better chance if they were reasonably bandied before show day," continued Mr liaxtcr. -There's a good deal in tho manners of hacks and harness horse-. and a little more time might with advantage be f p ( .„t in teaching them The ring isn't t1,... place to teach them."

1..1011T NOUSES. The light-horse judging ,-inff was tllo principal centre of attraction dnriii" the greater part of the ,!ay. a,„l the wellconditioned, active horses were fit to snow 11, any ring in the Dominion. The judges. Messrs. W. D. Watson (Master: ton) and A ||,.„t (Auckland) remarked that generally the horses were well shown and compared favoral.lv with those they had jud„ed in. other'centres. Jl'cv were e,it!,„,i., st ,V couecrnim, the <•■* Uu'cc placed um .s i„ the ladies' ; U of splendid stamp and even i„ <»l,t.v Ha,,- manner., were perfe-t. One or lwopartKnia.lv line po,,ic B stood out from a very fair lot. The same remarks could he niade coneemi,,,,- the n«cks. The hunters' and leaping"" comprtit.»,» weiv responsible for some cieu-r enc.ijr and good horsemanship. I- .lnvniginte ladies' drivh,, eonni'tition w,i< excellent.

PICS. I'igs \\vi\' not numerous—not nearly «o ..unierou.H „, the show o.Tirial- had <uy right 1 o expect in a district which <'M»"rls liiiudreds of ton. of live pork in I!,, «" l *«n-l."l the ~„ ,]ity was fairly go,, according to the judge, Mr George I aides, ol Jlawera.

J!'' ''»{■' '"'<-.v.1...s made vast strict . 11 ™» ! 'h' •''"•'»« r«.e„t years, and "hat was tonnerly a greatly neglected, '.'nrepre-entanve. „„i„teresli„g 'yelping .■.ule-sliow has „o\v become a strong feaure ol the Society's annual stock ex-" lotion. Yesterday's was no exception to the rule, and there were on the i ■benches some well-grown »ni topical' *ppc»np>» of the various V'ceds

DAIRY PRODUCE. Though tlic. entries are fur strongs numerically than was the. case at neighboring spring showa, still in tile butter Hansen, particularly, tliey show a considerable falling-oil' on the previous year's total. This falling-off is, strangely enough, confined to North Tarauaki factories, as outside factories, comprising Tc Aroha, Taihape, (johlen liny and Taieri, are as well represented as ever. The two trophy classes have drawn nine and eleven entries respectively, as against, fifteen each last year, whilst tlie local factories' competition (si sweepstake) has only drawn two, us against seven last year. This seems to point to the conclusion that factory managers are devoting more attention to competing at winter showa, when they have more time to prepare their article, and are, moreover, able to take an active interest in the shows themselves.

"The butter," remarked Mr. J. .lohnstoii, one of the judges, "is a credit as far as quality is concerned." As it had to be in store at Moturoa by January 12, that meant it now opened up in the same condition as it would be (regarding time of storage) when it arrived on the Home market, and it was distinctly good, the quality being uniform. All the butter prizes remain in Taranaki. The Moa Dairy Co., which was Well up last year, very much improved I its position this year, and scored in i each of the three" classes with 95 4 points (this being' the winning grade last year). Omata, with a noint less, was

runner-up in caoli class, whilst North Taranaki, still half a point further back, claimed third position in the two classes. Of last year's winners, Taihape was well down, whilst Oak lira and Mangorci did not compete. The. Moa Dairy Co., of which Mr. W. M. Ross is manager, will therefore secure a leg-in for each of the big challenge trophies, Messrs. Lovell and Christmas' handsome ".Vgmnca cup, and the Taranaki A. and I>. Society's

£25 trophy. I« cheese, competition was again very poor, there being only a total entry of seven in both classes. This shows an improvement on the previous year, when there were only two entries in each class. This apathy on the. part of managers is very disappointing, particularly when one considers how cheese has come into prominence in North and South Tnranaki lately, and how many cheese factories now grade at. Moturoa. tt is hard to say why cheese factory managers do not compete, hut the "fact remains that they do not. Only two factories grading locally have entered cheese. The quality of the cheese, too, was very disappointing, being considerably below last year's standard. Indeed, the judges state that every day cheese of a hotter quality passes through their hands in the course of ordinary grading operations. The cheese tabled, therefore, must not be taken as any oriterion of Taranaki's production. Tariki, which has had such a marvellous ran at shows during the past few years, and which annexed both classes' last year with (14 points, has to be content , with second place this time, only scoring 91'/. points, against !)2 points scored bv the Taieri and Peninsula Dairy C'o.'s Dunedin branch. , The dairy produce is again staged .underneath the grandstand. The appearance of the show would be considerably enhanced if the handsome trophies that are competed for were placed on view with the dairy produce. Details-

BUTTER. Best Box Factory, not less than 501bs. First prize, Messrs Lovell & Christmas' challenge trophy, of the value of 75 guineas, to go to the factory, and to be won three times in succession, or five times at intervals; and £lO 10s cash, with certificate, to go-to the maker of the butter each year. Second prize, the Society's award of £5 ss; third prize, the Society's award of £-2 2s. Separate exhibit required.

T.aranaki Agricultural Society's Second | Challenge Trophy of 1902, to tin; value of £25, to go to the factory, j and to he won three years in succession or live years at intervals; and £3 cash, with Society's certificate, to go to the maker of the butter each year. Second prize, £'i '2s; third, CI Is. Best box of factory butter for export. Separate exhibit required. 1

Tiiranaki Dairy Factories' Competition for best box of factory butter (not less than slilb), most suitable for export. Open only to those T;iranaki factories which have contributed £1 to this competition, 75 per cent, of which will be divided into prizes. Separate exhibit required. Sloa Dairy Co. <W. M. Boss) 40 -24V?i 25 93'/. Omata Dairy Co. (C. densen) 45'/. 24 25 94% Best 31b fresli butter, in rolls, salted (factory or factory managers not eligible)—A. R. Knigiit (Wcstown) ], Mrs. (!. Perrott (Whnngamomona) 2, Mrs. J. Brake (Stratford) 3, E. R. Hawkc (Xew Plymouth) v.h.c., Mrs. Moore (Tntaratmaka) h.c. and Mrs. J. Crockett (Omata) c. Best design in fancy butter—Mrs. G. Perrott (Whangainomona) 2. CHEESE. Jiest two factory cheese, suitable for export (colored). I ill ll I Taieri & -Peninsula Dairy Co.. Dunertin (C.C.Capel) 44'/ a 28 19% 92 Tariki Dairv Co. (T. McElroy) ... 44 28 19% 91 Vi Kakaramea Dairy Co. (11. Crosbie) 43 27% 19% 90 Jiest two factory cheese, .suitable /or export (white). Taieri & Peninsula Dairy Co., Duncdin (C. C. C'apel) 44% 28 19% 92 Tariki Dairy Co. (T. McElroy) .... 43 28 19% 90% Rahotu Dairy Co. (A. F. Neilson) .. 42 28 19% 89% Kakaramea Dairy Co. (H. Crosbie) 43 27 19 89

CATTLE. FAT CATTLE (OPEN CLASS). One bullock, any age—Wm. Birdling (Waitara) 1 and t, IT. T. J oil 3. Two steers, under four years — VVm. Birdling 1 and 2, 11. T. .Toll 3. One cow—H. T. J oil 1 and 2, Wm. Birdling 3. Two heifers, under four years—'Wm. Birdling 1 and 2, H. T. .Toll 3. Two bullocks, most suitable for freezing—Wm. Birdling 1. GRADE SHORTHORN.

Cow in milk, born prior to July 1, 1011, by pedigree Shorthorn sire—Gus Sole (Bell Block) 1. Heifer, born since July 1, 1011—Robt Tumbull (Sentry Hill) 1 and 2. Heifer, born since Julv 1, 1912—Gus Sole I. Robt, Tumbull 2." PEDIGREE HOLSTEIN.

Dull, liovn prior to July 1, 1910—Newton King's King Fayne Segis 1 and champion; A. 11. Street's (Bell Block) Oill'side Laddie, 2; Newton King's King Alearta Pietje, 3; J. A. James' (Halcombe) Rajah, h.c. Dull born since July 1, 1911— W. I. Lovelock's (Palmerston North) King of .Dominos 1 and reserve champion, Newton King's King Alearta Rose de Kol 2. Bull, born since July 1, 1912—Win. Cole's. Junr. (Waitara) Julie's Garfield 1. Northern Laddie 2, Taranaki Spring 3. Bull, born since July 1, 1913—A. H. Street (Bell Block) 'l, Newton King's Fayne Segis de Kol Rose 2. Cow, born prior .to July 1. 1910, and calved prior to December 1, 1913—Newton King's Princess Galatea 1 and champion, A. 11. Street's Oakland Manor 2, J. Imhih's (Kaupolconui) Lassie IT. 3, A. 11. Street's Belle of Woodlands h.c, Newton King's Galatea c. Cow, born since July 1, 1910—Newton King's Milkmaid Countess 1 and reserve champion, N. Williamson's (New Plymouth) Bella 2, A. H. Street's Duchess Springhill de Kol 3, and Springhill Manor I de Kol h.c.

Cow, born prior to July 1, 1910 —A. H. Street's (Bell Block) Netta, by King Manor de Kol—Curly, 1; A. H. Street's Lady Parthena 2.

Heifer, bom since July 1, 1911—Newton King's Rozine 3rd Fayne I, Wm. Cole's Madge of Rolar Ronal 2. Heifer, born since July 1, 1912—Newton King's Nazli's Fayne Segis 1, Wm. Cole's Rozine.'s Meadow Queen 2, J. A. James' (Halcombe) Blanco Von Trump .'!, Win. Cole's ClifTside Laddie's Lassie h.c, A. 11. Street's entry c. Heifer, born since July 1, 1913—A. H. Street's entry I, Newton King's Fayne Segis Galatea 2. Two heifers, born since July 1, 1911 A. 11. Street's entry 1. Two heifers, born since July 1, 1912 Newton King's Rose de Koi Pietje 1, Wm. Cole's Rozine Queen of Cliifside Laddie's Lassie 2, A. 11. Street's entry %. Two heifers, horn since July I. 1913 A. H. Street's entry 1, Newton King's Alearta Rozine de Kol 2. Bull, with three of his female progeny (not necessarily the same owner)— Newton King's King Fayne Segis 1, A. 11. Street's ClifTside Laddie 2. GRADE lIOLSTEIN.

('««' ill milk, lioni prior to July 1, l»ll, liy pedigree Holstein sire—Wm. Cole - ., Duchess 1, A. H. Street's Ethel 2 iincl Pet 3.

Heifer, born since Julv 1, 1911—\V. (.'i>!e.'rt .Milkmaid 1, A. 11. Street 2. Heifer, born since duly 1, 1912—A. 11. Street 2. Heifer, born since Julv 1, 1!)13—\. Jr. Street 2. PEDIGREE AYRSHIRE. Dull, born prior to July 1. 1010--AY. Hall's (Leppcrton) Little Jim 1 and champion. Hull, born since July 1, 1!)10—\Y. Tail's (Auroii) Sandy of Brookside 1 and reserve champion.

Hull, born since Julv 1, 1911— W. Hull's Style of Edendale 1, Olson Hros.' cntrv. by Style of Woodlands—Queen, •2; T. U.'Colpman's (Waikanac) Roy 3, Hen. Marsh's (Egmont Village) Rob Roy of Kdendale v.li.c. Hull, bom since July 1, 1912 T. IT. I'lilpmaii's Donald 1 and Cock a Jionrt 2, \Y. Hall's Robin Adnir 3, A. C. Johnstone's (Aitroa) Jamie of Brookside v.li.c. Hull, bom since July 1, 1913—Olson Hros. 1, W. Hall 2, 3 and v.li.c. Cow, born prior to July 1, 1910, and calved prior to December I, 1913 T. H.

Colpman's (Waikamic) Highland Mary 1 and reserve champion, Olson Tiros.' Toodles 2, and Lassie of UaydQwns 3. \V. Hall's (Lcpperron) Xora's Lass v.h.c. Cow, born since July 1, 11U0-T. 11. Colpman's Madge. 1 and champion, Olson Bros.' Katie 2 and Beauty 3, W. Hall's Wee Nancy v.li..c and Doris li.e. Heifer, born since July 1, 1011— T. IT. Colpman's Princess 1, W. Hall's SpreighlIcy 2, A. B. Bullot's (New Plymouth) Gem 3.

Heifer, born since July 1, 1012—Olson Bros.' Princess 1, A. 1!. Bullot's Duchess 2, A. C. Johnstone's (Auroa) Prudence of Brooksidc 3 and liosell of Brookside h.c., Olson Bros.' Janet v.h.c. Heifer, bom since July, 1!)13—A. (.'. Johnstone's Lady IT. of Brookside 1, W. Hall 2, Olson Bros. 3.

Two heifers, born since July 1. 1012 A. C. Johnstone's liosell of Prudence 1, Olson Bros. 2 and v.h.c, W, Hall 3, Mrs. E. King e. Two heifers, born since July 1, 101:1 Olson Bros. I,'W. Hall 2. Bull, with three of his female progeny (not necessarily the properly of the same owner) —W. Mali's Little Jim 1. GRADE AYRSHIRE.

I Cow in milk, born prior to July 1, 1910, by pedigree Ayrshire sire—George Marsh's (Egmont Village) Nancy 1. Heifer, born since July 1, 1011— W. Hall's Brownie 1, Ceo. Marsh 2. Heifer, born since July 1, 1012—A. B. Bullot's Beauty 1, Olson Bros. 2. Heifer, born since July 1. 1913—Olstn Bros. 1. ' PEDIGREE JERSEY. Bull, born prior to July 1, 1010—A. B. Leech's (Sentry Hill) Obadiah 1 and reserve champion, W. V. Harkness' (Tariki) Una's Nobility 2, G. (.'. Mitchell's (Upper Mangorci) Jehosaphat 3. Bull, born since July 1, 1011—11. P. Petersen's (Midhirst) King of Denmark J 1 and champion, E. R. Bayley's (Omata) I Waireka 2, A. Hazelton's (Stratford) I Snowstorm 3, P. 11. E. Surrey's (Hui- | rangi) Te Ar'ei's Royal Majesty v.h.c. J Bull, born since Julv 1. 1912—Ranford I Bros.' (Tariki) Noble* of Willowbank 1, { ,T. M. Shotter's (Midhirst) Creamy's I Bov 2, A. A. Ward's (Miro) Admiral of'Pukctapu 3, W. H. Paynter's (Stratford) Resolution v.h.c. Bull, born since July 1, 1013—A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's General 1, P. J. Petersen's Ivondale's Heather Boy 2, E. Griffiths' Patron 3, J. S. €!. Short's (Okaiawa) Benjamin v.h.c. Cow, born prior to July 1; 1910, an* calved prior to December 1,1913 E. Grifi fiths' (New Plymouth) Mercedes Noble Queen, by Noble of Oaklands—Mercedes Queen, T and champion; E. Griffiths' ' Cowslip VIII. 2, E. Griffiths' Magnet's ) Peggie 3. 1 Cow, born prior to July L 1010-1?. J. j Linn's (Normanbv) Leaflet 1 and reserve l champion, J. IT.' Sireefs (Hell Block) I Dolce 2, and Mary h.c, Heslop Barnitt's J (Rivcrsdale) Harvest 11. c. 1 Cow, born since July 1, 1910—Heslop | Barnitt's Althca's Eunice 1, J. 11. I Street's Ladv Loo 2. Heifer, born since Julv 1, 1011- W. Say-well's (Midhirst) Sultana., by Cicero's Sultan—Magnetic Ray, 1; J. M. Shotter's (Midhirst) Egmont 2, G. C. Mitchell's (Mangorci) Ladv Alison 3. Heifer, born since July L 1912-W. V. Harkness' Una's Gloss, bv Una's Nobility -Gloss 1, and Una's Gloria, 3; P. J. Petersen's lvondale Lily 2, A. A. Ward's Meadow's Favorite v.h.c, R. J. Linn's (Normanby) Miss Molina h.c. Heifer, born since July 1, 1913—A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Blue Bell 1, and Miro Meadow's Duchess 3; IT. C. Sampson's (Hillsborough) Frisky Hose 2, and Lady Cicero b.c; .1. S. G. Short's l?oy»l Ruby v.h.c. Two heifers., born since July 1. 1012— W. V. Harkness' Una's Gloria and Una's Gloss 1, R. J. Linn's Miss Molina and Mountain View's (Tinker 2, A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Lilac 3.

Two heifers, born since July 1, 1913 A. A. Ward's Mini Meadow's Myrtle and Gem 1, Taranaki Hospital Board's Prosperity and Liiinm Aurnliini 2, J. IT. Street's Oakvale's Arabella and Oakvale's Lassie 3.

Bull, with three of his female progeny (not necessarily the property of one owner) —W. Vaughan Harkno-s' Una's Nobility 1. GRADE .IERSEY. \ Cow in milk, born prior to -Inly 1, 11)11, by pedigree Jersey sirc-<!eo. ''. ' Mitchell's Cherry Plum' 1 and Black Bess 2. Heifer, born since July 1. 1911- S. (iwen's (Westown) Mollv 1. A. I!. Leech's entry 2, (!. C. Mitchell's Bonny Bess :). Heifer, born since July 1. 1912--B. Wisnewski's (Tataraimaka) 1 Duchess 1, A. B. Leech 2 and 3. Heifer, born since July 1, 1913—.1 as Bruce (New Plymouth) I, S. Green's Daisy 2, M. Jones' Nancy S. GRADE OR CROSSBRED SECTION (For Dairy Purposes). Heifer, since July 1. 1!)10-W. G. Berridge's (New Plymouth) Daisy Bell 1, ' G. C. Mitchell's Dolly 2 and Ada .1. Heifer, since July 1, Iflll-A. H. Street 1. Heifer, since Julv 1. 1012-A. 11. Leech 1, A. H. Street 2. Two heifers, since July 1, I9IJ-C. 11. Foote (New Plymouth) 1, J. R. Flill (Hillsborough) 2. TUI CALK MEAL COMPETITION 1 . Two best-conditioned- calves from July 1, 1913, to September 30, l!ll:l. of any breed, cross or sex, which have been fed on Tui calf-meal—fi, ('. Mitchell (Upper Mangorei) 1, A. 11. Street (Bell Block) 2. BIBBY'S CREAM EQUIVALENT COMPETITION. Two calves, of any sex, breed or cross, bom since June 30, 11)13, which have been fed on Biliby's calf food; growth, development and condition to be taken into consideration—A. 11. Street 1, Taranuki Hospital Board 2, R. Ritchie 3. CASEIN COMPANY'S COMPETITION. Best calf of any sex, breed or cross, from September lji, 11)13, to October 31, 1913, which lias been fed on casein whey; up to two weeks' new milk allowed; quantity of other food than whev (if any) to be certified to bv exhiihto'r-N. W.' Hill 1.

SHEEP.

ENGLISH LFHCESTKi;. Ram, 4-tontli or over—l', lloskin (Sentrv Hill) 1. ('. lloskin (Hell Block) 2 ami 3. Ram, 2-tooth- C. IToskin 1 and 2, A. 11. Street (Bell Block) 3. Ham, two-tooth—<'. Ilrakin 1. Ewe, 4-tootli or over—F. lloskin 1 awl 2, T. H. Western (liell Block) 3. C. lloskin v.h.e, A. 11. Street li.c. .1. 11, Street (Bell Block) e. Two ewes, 4-tootli or over-C. lloskin 1. T. 11. Western 2 and 3. Two ewes, 2-tooth -T. IT. Western 1 and 2, A. H. Street 3. Ewe, 2-tootli-K 11. lloskin I. 2, 3 and v.h.e. Earn lamb—F. IToskin 1 and 2. T. H. Western 3, C. lloskin v.h.e. 1 Two ram lambs—F. Hoskin 1, C. lloskin 2, T. H, Westorn 3. .......

Kwe lamb—C. Iloskin 1, F. Hoskin 2, 3 and v.h.c. Two ewe lambs—F. Hoskin 1, T. 11. Western 2 and 3. LIN COLS. Ram, 4-tnolh or over—W. 11. Grant (Wcstown) 1, G. J. Bridge (Talaraimaka) 2. Ram, 2-tooth-G. J. Bridge 1. Two rams, 2-toofh-G. .1. Bridge 1. Ewe, 4-tooth or over-d. J. Bridge 1. Two ewes. 4-tooth or over—O. J. Bridge 1. Two ewes, 2-tooth—C. J. Bridge 1. Kwe, 2-lootli—<!. J. Bridge 1. Rani lamb—(!. J. Bridge 1. Two ram lambs—(l. J. Bridge 1. Ewe lamb—o. J. Bridge 1. Two ewe lambs—G. J. Bridge 1. HAMPSHIRE. ] Ram, 4-tooth or over— 11. Iloneyfield (Barrett road) 1. J Ewe, 4-tooth or over—ll. Iloneyfield ] 1. J Two ewes, 4-tooth or over—B. Honey- i field 1. I Two ewes, 2-tooth—B. Iloneyfield 1. Ewe, 2-tooth—ll. Iloneylield 1. Ewe lamb-b'. Sal way (Bell Block) 1. KOMNEY, MARSH. Ram, 4-tooth or over—T. 11. Western (Hell Mock) 1, IT. P. Best (Eltham) 2. Ram, 2-looth—ll. P. Best 1 and champion and 2, T. Tl. Western 3. Two rains, 2-tooth—lT. I'. Bust 1 and 2.

Ram, 4-tooth or over—H. P. Best 1. Two ewes, 4-tooth or over—H. P. Best 1 and 2. Two ewes, 2-tooth—H. P. Best 1 and 2, T. IT. Western 3. Kwe, 2-tooth—H. P. Best 1, T. H. Western 2 and 3. Ram lamb-H. P. Best 1, T. 11. Western 2 and 3. . Two ram lambs—ll. P. Best 1, T. H. Western 2 and 3. Ewe lamb—lT. P. Best I and 2, T. 11. Western 2. Two ewe lambs—T. 11. Western 1, IT. .P. Best 2 and 3. SHROPSHIRE. Ram, 4-tooth or over—A. IT. Street 1, Win. Birdling (Waitara) 2. Ram, 2-tooth—A. IT. Street 1, F. Salway 2. Two rams,. 2-tooth—G. C. Mitchell (Upper Mangorci) 1. Ewe, 4-tooth or over —A. IT, Street I, F. Salway 2. Two ewes, 2-tooth —A. IT. Street 1, F. Salway 2. Evjjc, 2-tooth—F. Salway 1. Ram lamb—A. IT. Street 1, F. Salwav J. Two ram lambs —F. Salway 1. Ewe lamb —F. Salway 1.

SOUTHDOWN. Ram, 4-tooth or over—Wm. Birdling 1 and 2. CORRIEDALE. Two rams, 2-tooth—G. C. Mitchell 1. Two ewes, 2-tooth —G. C. Mitchell 1. Ewe, 2-tooth—G. C. Mitchell 1. Two ram lambs —G. C. Mitchell 1. Two ewe lambs—G. C. Mitchell 1. MERINO. Ram, 2-tooth-G. C. Mitchell 1. Ewe, 4-tooth or over—G. C. Mitchell 1. Two ewes, 4-tooth or over—G. C. Mitchell 1. Two owes, 2-tooth-G. C. Mitchell 1. Ewe, 2-tooth—G. C. Mitchell 1. Two ram lambs—G. C. Mitchell 1. FARMERS' CLASSES. FLOCK SHEEP. ENGLISH LEICESTER. 'Two ewes, 4-tooth or over—T. H. Western 1 and 3, A. If. Street 2. Two ewes, 2-tooth—T. IT. Western 1, 2 and 3. Two ewe lambs—W. B. Grant 1 and f, T. H. Western 3.

LINCOLN. Two owes, 4-tootli or over—W. B. Grant 1 and 2. Two ewes, 2-tooth—W. B. Graat 1. KOMNEY MARSH. Two ewes,- 4-tooth or over—T. 11. Western 1 and 2. Two ewes, 2-tooth—T. 11. Western 1 and 2. Two ewe lambs—T. 11. Western 1 and 2.

HAMPSHIRE. Two ewes, 4-tooth or ovsr—W. B. ' Grant 1, B. Iloneyiield (Barrett road) 2. Two ewes, 2-tooth—B. Honeyfield 1, F. Salway 2, W. B. Grant 3. Two ewe lambs —B. Honeyfield 1. SHROPSHIRE. Two ewes, 4-tooth or over—A. P. Lister (Frankley road) 1. Two ewes, 2-' tooth—A. P. Lister 1. Two ewe lambs—A. P, Lister 1. FAT SHEEP (Heavy-weights). Three wethers, longwool or longwool crosses—W. Birdling 1, A. H. Street 2 and 3. Three ewes, longwool or longwool crosses—W. B. Grant 1, A. 11. Street 2, T. H. Western 3. Three wethers, down or down crosses B. Honeyfield 1. Three'ewes, down or down crosses— W. Birdling 1, F. Salway 2, A. P. Lister !. Three lambs, longwool or longwool .crosses—W. 13. Grant 1 and 2, T. 11. Western 3. Three lambs, down or down crosses— W. B. Grant 1. FAT SHEEP (most suitable for freezing). Three wethers, longwool or longwool (must not show any down cross)—T. H. Western 1, 2 and 3. Three ewes, longwool or longwool crosses, 4-tooth or over (must not show .any down cross—C. Hoskin I,T. 11. Western 2 and 3. Three wethers, down or down crosses --B. Honeyfield 1. Three ewes, down or down crosses, 4tooth or over—B. Honeyfield 1, A. H. Street 2, A. P. Lister 3. Three lambs, longwool or longwool crosses, must not show any down cross —W. B. Grant 1, C. Hoskin 2, H. T. J oil Three lambs, down or down crosses—- \\. P. Lister 1. W. B. Grant 2 and 3. PET LAMB. Bertha Moore (Tataraimaka) I, Florence Moore (Tataraimaka) i.

HORSES,

[. THOROCGHIIKEDS. I Colt or gelding, from August 1, 1011— W. Lapouple's (Waitara) g Red Hot, by, Camplire—Overdraft, 1. Colt or gelding, from August 1, IM2--'jolm Hale's (.function road) Depredation, liv Canipiire-—♦tosliiißr, 1; T. Taylor's (\Viiilara) I'arki', by Sylvia Park ;—(lipsy Queen, 2. Marc in loai, or with foal at foot— John Halo's (iosling, by Ampliion—Goosander. 1; Perrv Sole's Lsnlv Park 2. Fillv, from 'August 1, Hill—W. T. .Toll's' (Waitara) Barbara, by Cordon Rouge, 1: -lolin Hale's Golden Crane 2. Fi'llv, from August 1, 1!>12-C. llaskeH'.s'(Kilzroy), Princess, by Camplire— Almeida, 1; 1!. Ritchie's (lnglewood) Romping Girl '-■

CARRIAGE HORSES AXD HACKS. | Colt, (illy or gelding, since August 1, 1912, likely to make good saddle or [carriage horses—L. W. Smith (Tariki) 1, A. Marelt (New Plymouth) 2, ,J. C. Suninev (Oakura) 3. 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 | —E. D. Tate's (Waitara) Polly 1, Gus Sole's (Bell Block) Daybreak 2. Mare, under 15.2 hands (other than thoroughbred), visibly in foal or with foal at foot, best calculated for breeding carriage horses or weight-carrying hacks—A. Marett's Kitty 1. Mare, best calculated for breeding army remounts, visibly iii foal or with foal'at foot—(ins Sole's Daybreak 1, E. D. Tate's Polly 2, Win. Birdling's (Wai.tara) Trixic .'). Filly or gelding, since August 1, 1910, likelv' to make good saddle or carriage 'horse Percy Sole's (Bell Block) .Brownie 1. Filly or gelding, since August 1, 1011, likely" to make good saddle or carriage horse—W. Laupouple's Red Hot 1, W. T. Joll's Barbara 2.

PONTES. Entire, not exceeding 13'/, hands, most suitable for breeding small ponies —E. Ward's (New Plymouth) Timothy ,'Oibba 1. Marc, visibly in foal or with foal at ,foot, not exceeding ID'/a hands, most suitable for breeding anwll ponies—Gus Sole's Nora 1, K. 11. Pigott's (Urenui) l"Fido 2. i DRAUGHTS. Colt or gelding, since August 1, 1912 J. S. Johnstone's (Okaiawa) Royal Ardath, br Royal Garthland—Dolly of West wood, 1; C. V. Tate 2. Gelding, -1 years or over—Tho-s. Perry's (Mangatoki)' Glen, by Glasgow Duke—,'Parling, 1; New Plymouth Borough S Council's Darkie 2, Tlios. Perry's Ben 3. Gelding, since August 1, 11)10—(i. V. Tate 1. Gelding, since August 1, 1011— G. V. Tate 1, Gus Sole 2. : Mare, visibly in foal or with foal at foot—l. S. Ougliton's (Okinawa) Royal Queen, by Roval Crown, 1 and champion; Wm. Richards' (Cardiff) Thehmiid '%, Thos. Perry's Belle 3. ', Mare, dry, 4 years or over—J. S. Ougliton's Rovwna, by Royal Crown, 1 and reserve champion; .!. D. Mitchell's ,(Manaia) Rose Martin 2, Thos. Perry's jtewel 3. Best foal exhibited in class for mare with foal at foot—J. S. Ougliton's colt by Royal Gurthland, 1; Wm. Richards' '.Royal Maid 2, Thos. Perry's Lady Glasgow 3. Filly, since August 1, 1011— J. D, Mit;. (•hell's entry, by Rather Glen—Rimple, 1; A. N. Mills (Oinatft), Vic 2, G. V. Tate's i' 9 '

Fillv since August 1, 191-2 J. D. Mitchell's entry by llere-I-Go, 1; Symon Bros.' (Puiigarehu), Lady Royal, by Royal Standard—Dolly, 2. '. Best yearling by Empire—(!. V. Tate 1. { Pair heavy draught horses, in regular work and available for trial if desired—Thos. Perry's 1, New Plymouth 'Borough Council's Nugget and Bob 2. Pair of light draught horses, in regular work, and available for trial if desired—New Plymouth Borough Council'a Dan and Night 2. Three-horse team, in regular work only eligible, and to be available for trial if necessary, to be the property of one owner—Thos. Berry 1, New Plymouth Borough Council 2.

HACKS. Lady's Hack, over 15 hands (to bo ridden bv a lady) —Percy Sole's (Bell Block) S'ilverstep 1, John Fay's (Hmrangi) Nestegg 2, A. David's (Cardiff) Nestor 3. Pony under 12 hands (to be ridden bv a boy or girl under 12 years of age) —L. G.' Andrews' (Huirangi) Tiny 1, 11. H. Pigott's (Urenui) Dot 8. Pony, under 13.1 hands (to be ridden by a bov or girl under 14)— Maim White (Waitara) Waihi 1, L. G. Andrews (Huirangi) Tiny 2, E. Elliott's \ Duchess 3. Mare, or gelding, most suitable as a hunter (to lie ridden by a gentleman) and may lie called on to jump—Jas. O'Donneil's (Inaha) Greystar 1, A. David's Nestor 2. W. Boyce's (Kapuni) Hero 3. Weight-carrying Hack, up to 14 stone—A. David's Nestor 1, J. S. Johnston's (OUaiawa) Sentry 2, N. Burke's (Lowgarth) CHIT 3. Cob, 15 hands and under, up to 13 stone—S. A. Dailey's (Okato) Darktown 1. 11. T. Mdlow's (Mahoe) Mick 2, IS. Ritchie's Bob 3. Best. Walking Hack: pace, style and action to lie considered. Lady or gentleman rider—A. Mitchell's (Manaia) Umaroa 1, S. A. Dailey's Darktown 2, W. Stockman's (Tikorangi) Lady Hyldalla mare 3, J. Fay's Nestegg h.c. Best Hack, owned and ridden by a Maori Pukere junr.'s (Waitara) Urenui 1. Best Trotting Mare or Gelding, to be ridden; speed and action—ll. Burke's Clin' 1, T. Smellic's (Hillsborough) Monarch 2. SPUING TRAPS. Single Horse Trap and Harness, the -whole turnout to lie up to half-a-ton. Farmer's turnout to be shown and driven in harness—G. J. Bridge's (Tataraimaka) Captain 1, J. 11. Street's (Bell Block) Prince 2, Win. Pratt's (Bell Block I Prince 3.

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DOGS. GREYHOUNDS. Doss, puppy-T. W. .1. Howell's (Hawera) Kullerton 1, W. Revell's (Naw Plymouth) Soull Tar 2. Dogs, novice —T. Cunningham's (Stratford) Sandy 1, W. E. Orr's (Albert road) Peanut 2.. Dogs, limit-11. M. Shield's (Patea) Swift ], C. Hardgrave's (Xew Plymouth) Tiger 2, T. Cunningham's Sandy 3, W. R. Orr's Peanut h.c. Dogs, Xew Zealand bred—ll. M. Shield's Swift 1, C. Hardgrave's Tiger 2, F. M. Douglity's (Xew Plymouth) l'eter Pan 3, W. E. Orr's Peanut h.c. Dogs, open—ll. M. Shield's Swift 1, C. Hardgrave's Tiger 2, F. M. Douglity's Peter Pan 3, Kreii Xichols' (Xew Plymouth) Silver Bullet h.c. Bitclies, puppy—R. T. Gardiner's (New Plymouth) Miss Wairiki 1, T. W. S, Howell's (Hawera) Dark Beu 2, F, Xichols' Laundry Lass 3, A. H. Arden'a (Xew Plymouth) Golden Bit h.c. Bitches, novice—R. T. Gardiner's Miss Wairiki 1, A. J. Chong's (Albert Road) Pinkie 2, R. M. Shield's Topsy 3, F. Xichols' White Crane h.e.

Bitches, limit—-R. D. Crossan's (Stratford) Brindle Bess 1, R. T. Gardiner's Miss Wairiki 2, Ceo. Hunt (Spotswood) Lady Pan 3, R. M. Shield's Topsy v.h.c. Fred Xichols' White Crane h.c. Bitches, Xew Zealand bred—R. B. Crossan's Brindle Bess 1, A. J, Chong's Pinkie 2, Geo Hunt's Lady Pan 3, R. M. Shield's Topsy v.h.c., Fred Nichols' White Crane h.e.

Bitches, open-R. B. Crossan's Brindle Bess 1, A. .1. Chong's Pinkie 2, Geo. Hunt's Lady I'an 3, R. M. Shield's Topsy v.h.c, Fred Xichols' White Crane h.c. Brace—Fred Xichols' Silver Bullet and Laundry Boy 1. . Teani—Fred Xichols' Silver Bullet, Laundry Boy and White Crane. POINTERS. Dogs, puppy—William Pratt's (Bell Block) Tamaiti James 1. Dogs, novice-W. Pratt's Tamaiti ■James 1. Dogs, limit—A. Stewart's (Ratapiko) 1, W. Prati's Tamaiti James 2., Dogs, New Zealand bred—A. Stewart ], W. Pratt's Tamaiti James 2.

Dogs, open—A. Stewart 1, W. Pratt's Tamaiti James 2. Bitches, puppy—W. Pratt's Ku.iro James 1. Bitches, novice—W. Pratt's Katiro James 1. Bitches, limit—W. Pratt's Katiro James 1. Bitches, New Zealand bred—W. Pratt's Katiro James 1. Bitches, open—W. Pratt's Katiro James 1. Brace—W. Pratt's Tamaiti James and Katiro James 1. ENGLISH SETTERS. Dogs, puppy—H. J. Dunham's (Hawera) Blue Prince of Egmont 1. Dogs, novice—B. H. Chancy's (New Plymouth) Whitney Max 1, A. T. Moore's (New Plymouth) Woden Victor 2, C. P. Putt's (Omata) Rangi 3. Dogs, limit—B. H. Chaney's Whitney Max 1, A. T. Moore's Woden Victor 2, H. J. Dunham's Bluo Prince of Bgmont Dogs, New Zealand bred—B. 11. Chaney's Whitney Max 1, A. T. Atoore's Woden Victor 2. Miss AI. Dean's (Whangamomona) County Rake 3. Dogs, open—B. H. Chaney's Whitney Max 1, A. J. Moore's Woden Victor 2, Miss Af. Dean's County Rake 3. Bitches, puppy-J. O'Sullivan's (Ha-w-era) Jean of Egmont 1. Bitches, novice--J. O'Sullivan's Jean of Egmont 1. B. Owillim'a Possum 2. Bitches, limit—T. Kirkwood's (Strutford) County Belle 1, J. O'Sullivan's Jean of Egmont 2, B. Gwillim's Possum 3. Bitches. New V.t -aland bred—T. Kirkwood's County Belle 1, H. Burgess (Eltham) Queen 2. Bitches, open--T. Kirkwood's Countv Belle 1, H. Burgess' Queen 2. SETTERS (Irish). Bitches, opcn-Whaie (,'rev /Bell Block) Fly 1. ■■* HETRIKVKRS (Curly-c-oated).

Dogs, open-11. J. Dunham's (HaWfcfa) King KolVec 1, W. S. Higgimon's (Stratford) Patea Jock 2. Bitches, open-.T. Patterson's Xew Plymouth) Kate 1. COLLIES (Rough-coated). C. R. Pairbrothw's (Xew Plymouth) Filzroy Laddie 1. Bitches, novice—lt. <;. Steer i\li,l. hirst) 1. - ■ IBitches, opeu-H. G. Steer 1. W Teague's (liawora) Mosgiel Tip Top ?'. WORKIXG SHEEP DOC. Bitches, open-W. ]!. Grant's Prue 1. OOLLIES (Bearded or Old English). - Bitches |open-F.' W. Copestakc's (Stratford) Topsy 1, Miss Marjorie Cuthbertson's (Stratford) Xora •>.' COLLIES (Smooth-coated). Bitches, open-A. ,T. Chong's Trix 1, VY. B. Grunt's Pnie 2. BULLDOGS. Dogs novice-Wm. Slaughter's (Xew Plymouth) Dau 1. Dogs, limit-Wm. Slaughter's Dan l £>. Teed's Budley Punch 2. Dogs, New Zealand bred-S. Teed's Budley Punch 1, B. Gwillim's Irish •' , V.° S ,"' °P. C "~ S ' T( ' ( ' d ' s ««dlev Punch 1, K Gwillim's Irish 2. Bitches puppy - \Ym. Slaughter's Lady Molly ]. n Bitches, "'limit—George Francis' (Fj[ z J-O.V) Mick 1, S. Teed's Giftstoue 2 and l'-gmont Judy 3. Bitches, Xew Zealand bred-Geo ' p"T Vrn- ,lS ' T< '° (l ' S R iftsto.iP 2! I C L. H. Elhcots Belle ;!. v, J ? r t( ' I ' , :- < '/ , .P t '"- ,, ' t, °- ''''■'■"• is' Mick 1. BcUet* l " m ' m - *' °' U "■ *»*»" COCKER SPANIELS (Black). Bitches, puppy-R. Bennett's (New Plymouth) Floss 1, G. If. Laer, F, ».ata) Black Girl •> } '

Bitches, novice—R. Bennett's Floss ], Mrs. R. Credig's (Stratford) Papaiwi Trixic 2, Stewart and Landsperg (Xornninby) Rita 3, <!. R. Lacy'., Black Girl v.li.c.

Hitches, limit—D. L. Ikmvtt's (Wanganui) Uonny Helen 1, U. Bennett's Floss 2, .Mrs. R. Gredig's l'apanui Trixie 3, Stewart and Landsperg's Rita v.li.c.

Bitches, Xew Zealand bred—]), L. Barrett's Bonny Helen 1, R. Bennett's Floss 2, Mrs. R. Gredig's l'apanui Trixic 3, Stewart and Landsperg's Rita v.li.c. Bitclies, open—D. L. Barrett's Bonny Helen 1, R. Bennett's Floss 2, Mrs. R. Gredig's Papamii Trixie '.!, Stewart and Landsperg's Rita v.li.c. *

COCKEII SPANIELS. (Other than Black). Dogs, puppy—D. L. Barrett's -ludd Regina 1. Dogs, novice—Percy .Johnson's Sandv 1. Dogs, open-J. R. Donaldson's (IV hokura) 1, D. 1,. Barrett's Jndd Reginti "2, Mrs. E. May's Xigger 3. FIELD SPAXIELS (Other than Black). Dogs, open—T. P. Smith's Soda Please 8. Bitches, open—T. P. Smith's Nader 2. FOX TERRIERS (Smooth-coated). Dogs, puppy—A. 0. Walshe's (Waipuku) Deemster 1, W. L. Humphries' Tim 2. Bitches, open—A. C. Walshe's Deemster 1, W. L. Humphries Tim 2. Dogs, limit—W. .r. Prentice's (Palmerston North) Hazelmere Hailstone I. Dogs, Xew Zealand bred—W. J. Prentice's Hazelmere Hailstone 1. | Dogs, open—W. -J. Prentice's Hazelmere Hailstone 1. Hitches, puppy—A. C. Walshe's Greeba Bitches, novice—W. J. Prentice's Dusky Maid 1, A. C. Walshe's Greeba '?.. Bitches, limit-tv". J. Prentice's Dusky Maid 1. Bitches, Xew Zealand bred—W. J. Prentice's Dusky Maid 1. Bitches, open—W. 3. Prentice's Duskv Maid 1. Brace—W. J. Prentice's Dusky Maid and JHazclmere Hailstone 1, ' A. C. Walshe's Deemster and Greeba 2. SKVE TERRIERS).

Bitches, open—F. Brake's (Stratford) Portree Bonny 1. Miss Jenny Staite's (Mpturoa) Jenny 2. Dogs. New Zealand bred—F. C. O'Carroll's (Waitara) Ahuriri Home Rule 1, R. F. Oliver's (Hawera) Kim 2. Dogs, open—F. C. O'Carroll's Ahuriri Home Rule 1, R. F. Oliver's Kim 2. AIREDALE TERRIERS. Dogs. pu ri n-.T. W. McMillan's (Stratford) Midla:id Prince 1. Dogs, op-:n--J. W. McMiUan'i; Midland Prince 1.

Bitches, puppy—J. W. McMillan's Midland Kitty 1. Bitches, open—J. YL McMillan's Midland Kitty 1. n PUGS (Fawn). Bitches, puppy—Mrs. F. S. Corv 1. Bitches, limit—W. Koch's Floss I,'jTrs C. Roch's Lulu 2. Bitches, New Zealand bred—Wm. Roch's Floss 1, Mrs. 0. Roch's Lulu 2. Bitches, open—Wm. Roch's Floss 1, Mrs. C. Roch's Lulu 2. VARIETY CLASS. Sporting brace—.l. YV. McMillan's Midland Prince and Midland Kittv 1. Non-Sporting brace—S. TeedV* Budley Punch and fiiftstone 1. Children's variety class, under 2411).5. -S. Teed, -I. Beat Xon-Sporting Dog or Bitch--Airs. 0. B. Fail-brother's Fitzroy laddie 1. Best Sporting Dog or' Bitch - - C. Hardgrnve's Tiger 1, T. Kirkwood's County Belle 2, F. Al. Doughty's Peter Pan 3, D. L. Barrett's Moirny Helen v.h.e Best Dog for stud purposes—C. Hardgrave's Tiger 1. Novice 'BiJelics-W. J. Prentice's Dusky Maid 1. Team—S. Teed's Egmont Judv, Giftstone and Budley Punch 1. LADY'S BRACELET. Open to any dog or bitch in the show: nominated (not necessarily owned) by a lady—Mrs. Hardgrave's Tiger 1, Miss Kirkwood's County Belle 2 Mrs. F. (.'. O'Carroll's Almriri Hom« Rule 3.

TRADE EXHIBITS-

Again, despite the fact that the Society make no charge for space required for the display of agricultural implements, the result is distinctly disappointing, there being vcrv few exhibitors. XEWTOX KIXC. This well-known merchant has a display that is well worth the attention of every visitor to the show. He has i lino display of seeds, not only shown in the sample, but also showing their germinating capacity. The WesternwoHhs grass, an improved rye. shows marvelous results from three weeks' growth It is a great butter-fat producer. Some hue specimens of chou-molier, a sprin" and winter fodder, which is rapidly coming into popularity among Uairvmen attracted considerable attention yesterday. Buda kale, an improved kale » a so worthy of inspection. Manures of all kinds, binder twine, sheep dip poultry accessories, spray pumps and fluids —m fact, almost everything that is required in everyday use on an up-to-date farm-are here. Pig meal, made on' the iirm-s premises in Xew Plymouth,-is ~l™ prwnmently displayed. ' The patent Taranaki msimrc distributor, which is ideal for broadcasting ulag—a manure that is being used very freely by „ ro . groove faranaki farmers-is" 0,, view, tins little machine has been sold i„ large numbers lately, and is giving » P „. oral satistaction. Motor oars are rapidly becoming an essential necessity of modern uirm life, and the firm is rHit up tn the mo , m . llt wU! , ~ ._,.,.,., , «; . ~i' '»T---v.da •.■■'"leaker car. i.ltcd „;,;, lhe , ;il t "> proveme,,U. (lils f „ r ll:o , ori t , other requisite, are a!,o shown. THK IUDD MILKIXg MACIIIXE (.'(). The Ridd Milking Machine Co. makes a display as usual, of this favorite milk"itf maolniH'. which ] IBS made "^

strides in the Dominion and in Iho Commonwealth during recent years. The i; Ridd" is a T'arauaki indention, designod niid patented by a prauical mid progressive farmer, .Mr. A. Kidd, I lien of Midhirst. The "llidd" machine claims to do all that the best hand-milker can do, and gives tlie fanner the benefit of uniformity all the year, and vear aftef year, in the method of milking. The inventor, after years of experimenting on his own herd, discarded the suction cup, for reason., which the linn's booklet clearly set.s out, one of which being that it inflamed the point of the cow's teat. The Ridd milking machine claims: To take the. maximum amount of milk from the cow; to milk by the most natural method—pressure, not suction—to resemble, as nearly as possible, milking, not calf-sucking; not to injure the animal; to be more rapid than hand-milk-nig; to thoroughly empty the teat at each pulsation; to reduce the cost of maintenance to a maximum. Further, the machine holds the h. id to its miik quite as long as can be done by expert hand-milkers; it is exeeedinglv simple, and easy to clean. Tlw staff at the Kidd tent can emphasi.r and demonstrate these points, will introduce the now famous Watts' engine, and the Globe separator, which has already made good among the farmers of the district.

-SOME FIXK VEHICLES. Messrs \X. .lenkinsou and Co. are again the only exhibitors of vehicles, and, great as has been t!m reputation of the firm in the past, it is doubtful whether they have ever put down a finer oollection of gigs, 01/ vehicles excelling these in finish. The painter and decorator, Jlr. Joe Jenkimon, kas done his work wondrously well, until the surface of the vehicles siting and feds like glass. And users of the. Jciikiiwon gigs know that the paint doc not cover up a multitude of sins, but pu'.s a well-merit-ed lini,h upon the product of the woodworking and whcel-wri'_vMing departments. The most liamUmie. vehicle it has been the lot of maru to see is a '■Farmers' Favorite," built of N'cw Zealand satinwood, showing a lovely grain. Other gigs of this and other modem designs', including two line. ISradlcvs, make up the show of vehicles designed for easy riding, durability and comfort. . " SWAX-VDIU " COATS.

Mr. W. 11. Broome makes a small show of tin; "Swanndri" coats, which are specially treated with a now waterproofing material until, in the words of the exhibitor, they will keep out a fortnight's rain. Yesterday morning promised well for an overcoat display, hut a» the sun dispelled the mists few thought of the need for rainproofs. The "Swanndri" eiyi do what is claimed for it, and should bocomo a favorite with farmers and others whose avocation entails spending considerable time in the open air. A BLIGHT SPECIFIC. Mr. Henderson, of Vogeltown, has a display of tomatoes grown from slips from plants which were blighted hut treated with his new ''Fungicide." The fungicide is well known to local growers, and has been proved successful in local gardens.

5 3 c 3 +- 1 . 1 "K-s-S' '"i ■" J + 1 c lS o •C d'o 9 1 f^ H2« fccot* £h ! Moa Dairy Co., 1 Inglewood (W, M. Boss) .. 48 24'/ s 25 1) 5 \i ©inata Dairy 1' Co. (C. Jcn- ~~ 1'" sen) «14 24 25 U) 1 / Sortli Taranaki Dairy Co. (E. I' 1 . Huso) ... 4,5 24 25 • 1)4 .Golden Bay Dairy Co., Takaka (J. Cook) W 24 25 03;,:. Tc Arolia Dairy Co. (.). Hutl'i- ' erford) 44 24 25 IK] Taicri & IVniusuln Daily Co., v Oaniaru 44 24 2o 1)3 Leppertoji Dairy ' Co. (W. Roberts) 4 3'/ s 24 25 92 >/, Tiiiluipi; Dairy' Co. (A. .1. Isdale) 43'/, 24 25 irii/i Taiori & Peninsula. Dunedui (C. C. Cupel) I3M.24 .5 !)2%

Moa Dairy Co. (VV. M. Ross) J11 liVs - .-> (IJVi Omatii Dairy Co. (C. -IciiSl'I)) «'/. 24 •5 04'/* North Tsiraimki Dairy C. K. 1<\ Huso) .. Colder, Hay 4.3 24 2 •3 1)4 Dairy Co. (J. .41'/; 24 2 j !»3'/ ; TeAroha Dairy Co. (.r. uiithcrford) 44 24 2 $ U3 Taieri & Peninsula Dairy Co., Oamaiu 44 24 2 3 93 'Taihavo Dairy Co. (A. J. l's- ' dale) 44 24 2 5 (13 Lcpperton Dairy Co. (W. Rob43 Vi •24 2 > !«'/.• Taieri & Peninsula Dairy Co., Dunedin (0. C. Capel) 43 Vi 24 2. 52!'Okau Dairy Co. (R. W. CJlontworth) 43 24 2f <J2 Makctawa Dairy Co 43 23% 2." !>1V!- .