STRATFORD SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 152, 3 December 1914, Page 7

STRATFORD SHOW

SPLENDID ENTRIES. AN OUSTANDING SUCCESS. During the five years of its existence the Stratford A. and-P. \Association lias given evidence by its progress that it is managed by a live body of men, who are fully alive to its importance, and that this is recognised l>v t.,e settlers of Central Taranaki w;.s evidenced by the increasing support given to this firmlyestablished and popular institution. The enthusiasm displayed at its initiatiom has certainly not by any means died out, but has been carefully fanned by the executive and many of the members, so that each year sees the entries increasing. This year's entries total 1787, as against 1379 at the first show. The Association is continually making improvements to its property and equipments, and will soon have one of the bestequipped grounds in the Dominion. Tiiis ' year the improvements effected comprise, among others, the erection of up-to-date pig pens, and the division of .the area into fourteen paddocks, so that the whole of the stock showing can be accommodated for the night, thus considerably facilitating the judging. In all, some "260 cattle were entered, and these taxed the pen accommodation to the utmost. Jerseys predominate numerically, and some fine cattle are shown in this popular class. The judge expressed him- | self exceedingly pleased with the young stock, which has shown an improvement year by year. The championship in both cows and bulls again fell to E. J. Linn, v.'hm-io bull, Lord Tkvlish, the judge considered the best in New Zealand. llolsteinfc come next in number, and the fact that, among others, both Messrs. Newton King and W. I. Lovelock were competing, is sufficient guarantee that tile quality is tlu-rc. Additional ink-rest was attached to the championship in these classes, as it. carried a champion gold medal, presented by the Holstein Freisian Association. Xewton King secured the honors in the bulls, beating the Ifawera champion, but in the cows Lovelock gained the championship. There was fairly good competition in the Ayrshire's, Olson Bros, winning championship for cows, and J. McFarlane for bulls. The Shorthorn and fat cattle classes have not filled well, but some good stuff is shown. The horse section filled well, some fine animals being shown, yet in many cases more attention could have been paid to this, as some of the horses were not got up for show. In the light horse classes some good horses were shown, and some weak ones. Ponies were very | strong. An improvement might be effected in classifying, as at times ponies; ranging from under 11 hands to 13; could be seen in the ring together in one j class. The brood mares throughout were i a very fair class. The jumping was -very j interesting, and augurs well for the big. events which take place place this after- i noon over the fences. j

Pigs were in larger numbers than usual, and some fine specimens were on view. There is still, however, room for more interest to be evinced by exhibitors in this valuable side line.

Sheep were not numerically up to last year, but the quality was alright, some very fair fat sheep and lamlis being ■shown. As the railway advances out east this section should improve. A good deal of Stratford's success lies in the fact that it eaters for everyone. Not" only does the farmer have a chance to display his best live stock, but his wife and children can also display evidences of their skill. The cookery classes have filled well, and some real good Bamples of flie culinary art are benched. Some excellent fancy work is also shown. The children's classes have also drawn well.

Dogs show a big increase this year, and exhibitors are. present from all patts of the North Island. The poultry section lias not been neglected. The arrangements for the show are very complete. The judging was put through as expeditiously as possible. The stewards all knew their work, and did it well, and the size of the classes, together with the thoroughness with which the judges attended to their duties, kept them busy. Mr. Jackson (the president) and all the officials worked valiantly. Mr. S. Ward came through the opening day of his first show with.flying colors. He did not allow the usual thousand and one little troubles that beset a show secretary to worry him, but was courteous and obliging to all, whilst his faculty for organisation was evident.

The weather kept fine, though a eolrl wind was blowing, and the. attendance for a first day was very good. The sideshows, of which there are quite a number, and which have now comp to be looked upon as quite a necessary feature, appeared to do good business—at least those did that hit the popular taste. The catering was in the hands of Mrs: Brooking, and was all that could be deSired. Tlie results were:— * HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. 'Judges: Messrs X. Gorton (Feilding), and L. \V. Nelson (Whangarei). Mare, in foal, or with foal at foot: J. Bond's (New Plymouth), Lady Denman, by Nestor—lean, 1; R. E. Laurents' (Eltham), Piriwait, 2; If. Hicks (Hawcra), Calceolana, Colt, from August 1, 1011: J. K. Palmer (Wavcrley), Lift, 1. Colt, from August 1, 1012: J. E. Palmer's Lift, 1. Fill.v, from August 1, 1012: Hector Cray (Midhirst), Persian Beauty, by Cyrus—The Tart, 1; H. A. Nodder (Hawcra), filly by Guianforte, 2; .1. Drosdowski (lnglewood), Silver Bell, 3. CARRIAGE HORSES, HACKS AND HUNTERS. Marc, lf>.2 hands and over (other than thoroughbreds,) visibly in foal, or with foal at foot, best calculated for breeding carriage horses or weight-carrying hacks: Clclaud Bros (Kaponga), Dolly, 1; T. R. Mounsey (Stratford), Nellie, 2; A. Piper (Toko), Lena Wood, ;i. Fill.v or gelding, from August 1, 1011: j. Burkett (Ngacre), Prince, by Bombardo —Darkie, 1. Fillv or geldimj, from August 1, 1012: 1). P. Milue (Riverlea), Cigarnct. by Young Victor, 1; L. W. Smith (Tariki), Mae, 2; J. Burkett's j Durkie. 3. Filly or gelding, from August 15, ,1. T. Wade (Stratford), I Prince Charlie, by General Joubcrt— Grey Jersey, 1. Colt, from August 1, 1912: A. S. K. Kendriek (Tariki), 1. PONIES. Mare, visibly in foal, or with foal at foot, not to exceed 13; hands: N. McDonald (Stratford), Trixie, 1. Pony, under 11 hands, to be ridden by child under 12: Master Teddy Jackson'(Stratford), Joy Bells, 1; Percy Collins (Stratford), Star Bright, 2; T. Reilly (FJtliam), Pride,' 3. Under 12 hands': Mas- ' ter T. Jackson's Joy Bells, 1; Master W. Phillip (Stratford), Kelly, 2; P. Collins' Star Bright, 3. Under 12.1 hands, to be

ridden by child under 14 years: Mister ' T. Jackson's Joy Bells, 1; Master W. Phillips' Kelly, 2; T. Reillys' Tiny, 3. Under 13.2 bands, to bo ridden by boy or girl: J. D. Mitchell (Manaia), Princess, 1; Dorothy Cleaver (Te Roti), Arapac, 2; W. N. Jenkins (Eltham), Plunkett, 3. 14.2 hands or under, to be ridden: P. M. Harrison (Elthain), Billy, 1; E. Mason (Stratford), Nairoba, 2; 11. McWilliams (Omoana), Ginger, 3. DRAUGHTS. J (Judge: W. E. Hoeken, Feilding.) Mare, visibly in foal or with foal ilt foot: J. D. Mitchell (Manaia), Rose Martin, by Barton Martin —Rose 2nd., 1; T. Perry (Mangatoki), Belle, 2. Best foal, from August 1, 11)14: J. D. Mitchell, 1; T. Perry, 2. Best dry mare: T. Perry's Jewel, by Glasgow Duke —Minnie, 1; A. Fraser. (Ratapiko), Esther,'2, and Kate McCauley, 3. Gelding, four years or over: T. Perry's Glen, by Glasgow Duke—Darling, 1; T. Perry's Ben, 2; W. C. Clements (Eltham), Major, 3. Colt, from August 1, 1911: T. Perry's Lord Glasgow, by Erskine—Belle, 1. Filly, from August 1, 1911: A. .Eraser's Esther, by Garry Owen —Kate McCauley, 1; A. S. K. Kendriek's Nelly, 2. Colt, 1 1 from August Ist, 1912: P. McNaugton 1 (l'atea), Scotch Thistle, by Mount Royal —Thistle, 1. Gelding, from August 1, 1912: J. W. G. Gardiner (Lowgarth), 1. Filly, from August 1, 1912: J. Paul (Stratford), Baethangie Lily, by Royal Standard—Trixie, 1; A. Erasers' Jessie, 1 2. Filly, from August 1, 1912: T. Pfirry's Lady Glasgow,. 1; and Darling, 2; W. Richards (Cardiff), Royal Maid, 3. Pair of heavy draught horses: T. Perry, 1; A. Fraser, 2. Three horse team: T. Perry, 1. Best pair of draught mares, any age: T. Perry's Belle and Jewell, 1; A. Fraser's Kate McCauley and Esther, 2. Best draught mare and two of her progeny, under four years: T. Perry's Belle, 1; A. Fraser's Ka McCauley, 2. ■ CATTLE. PEDIGREE JERSEYS. (Judge: Mr. A. Buchanan, Palmerston North.) Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1910: R. J. Linn (Normanby) Lord Twylish, by I Raleigh—Twylish, 1 and champion; A. , Uhlenlierg (Waipuku) Signor Campanile, ,'2; N. il.'Wren (Tokaora) Molina's : GenI eral, 3. Bull, from July 1, 101-1: P. J. Petersen (Midhirst) Denmark, by Monarch—Daisy's Fancy, '1 and reserve; A. Sangster (Stratford), 2; F. Dodimski (lnglewood) Quarters of Bulls, 3. Bull, from July 1, 1912, J. D. licaly (Stratford) Noble of Glenthorn, b}'' Molina's General—'T'opsy 111., I; R. Harkness (Te Horo.) Silver Diikc, 2; J. M. Shutter (Midhirst) Creamy Boy, 3; A. Uhlenberg I (Waipuku), Zealandia Rozelle, v.h.c.; 'Ranford Bros.' Ncistor of Willowbank, i h.c. Bull, from July 1, 1913: A. Ward : (Miro) Miro 11.,, by Meadows General, j 1; P. J. Petersen's Let 'em All Come, 2; ; E. R. Hastie (Kaupokonui) Blue Bells i Squire,. 3; A. L. Hooper (Malioe) Pasha's . Boy, v.b.c.; J. Knowles (Tafiki) Rozelle's j Boy, h.c. Cow, calved prior to July 1, j 1911: R. J. Linn's Ruth, by Rioter of s Pencarrow—Rita, 1; John Nicholson : (Hawera) Night's Queen, 2; A. Uhlenberg (Waipuku) Berbery. 3; A. Ward I (Miro), Psyche, v.h.c.; Ranford Bros. • (Stratford) Lassie's Duchess, h.c. Heifer, from July 1, '1911: R. J. Linn's Genoa Rose, by Campanile- Sultan—Genoa Maid, ' I 1; A..J. O'Donuell (Inaha) Queen Rainbow, 2 1 ; 11. Kenny (Stratford) Campanile's Xancv, 3. Heifer, from July 1, 1912: W. M. Crabb (Ilawera) Lady Prince, by The Squiro-Cherry Blossom, 1, A. Ward (Miro)-Miro Meadows But-t-rcup, 2; W. V. Harkness' Rozelle's May *>ay, 3; R. J. Linn's Mountain View's Dahlia, v.h.c. Heifer, from July 1, 1913: E. Grilliths (New Plymouth) Mercedes Lady, by K.C.B.—Mercedes Noble Queen, 1; S. Hihlred (Tariki) Sunlight's Fawn, 2; E. Griffiths' Ivy's Lady, 3; E. J. Kirkwood (Stratford) Golden Fern's Maid, v.h.c. Pen of Two Heifers, over" 18 months and under 2% years: W. 'V, llarkni'ss (Tariki) Una's Gloria and Una's Gloss, by Rozelle's Sultan, 1. Pen of Two Heifers, under IS months: 'A. Ward's Miro Meadows Blue Bell and Miro Meadows Gem, 1; W. V. Harkness' Rozelle's Fuchsia and Rozelle's Carnation 111., 2- same owner's Rozelle's Brighter lU. and Rozelle's Girl, 3; J. T. Belcher (Cardiff) Eltham's Carnival Queen anil 3-Itbani's Choice, v.h.e. Best three pedigree Jersey Cows or Heifers: A. Ward'i Miro, Tuna", and Meadows Buttercup, 1; W. V. Harkness, 2';' j. T. Belcher (Cardiff), 3. GRADE JERSEYS; j Heifer or Cow, in milk, from July 1, I 1911: J. IT. Thomas (Ngaere) Model, 1, I and Beauty, 2, both by Dicky Barrett. Pen of two Heifers, from July'l, 1913: J. Knowles' can and Joan, 1 • P. Petersen (Midhirst) Louvain and Lorraine, *2; F. Styles (Stratford) Beauty and Ray, 3. ( PEDIGREE AYSHIRES. (Judge- Mr. M. Parlinc (Hoiorata.) Bull, prior to July 1, 1911: J. Mc-Ear-lane (Feilding) Lord Glcnham, by Lord Glasgow ll.—Glenham Flower, 1 an-.l champion;. W. Hall (Lepperton) Little Jim, 2 and reserve champion; T. li. Coleman (Ngaere) White King of Inglewood, 3. Bull, from July 1, 1911: N. A. Brown (Ngaere) Dainty Darkio of Ora, by Dainty Darkie of lnglewood—Darkie HT-, 1. Bull, from July 1, 1912: 11. C. Radcliffe. (Auroa) Priiiee of Pineficld, by Prince of Auclien Brain —Fairy Queen of Otukeho, 1; X. A.' Brown, 2; W. Hall's Baron of Edendale, 3. Bull, from July 1, 1913: Olson Bros.' Killekrankic, by Balmoral of Gowau Bank—-Laura of Woodlands, 3; I'. Bremer's Lord Imperial, 2. Cow, prior to July 1, 11)11: Olson Bros. (Egmont Village) Louie of Haydowns, by Victory—Lulu 11., 1 and lihainpion; Olmiii Bros.' Kate of Woodlands, Heifer, from July 1, 1911: P. Bremer's Bonny Jean, 2. * Ileifer, froni July 1, .1912: W. Hull's Velveteen of Woodlands, by Baron of Haydown— Trixie, 1 and reserve champion; Olson Bros.' l-anny of Eden Park, 2; P. Bremer s Magnolia 3. TTeifer. from July 1, 191.1: Olson Bros.' Lilae. of Woodlands, by Balmoral—Louie, 1; Olson Bros.' Tiny of Woodlands, 2; X. A. Brown, 3. Pen of two Heifers, under IS months: \V. j Hall, 1; Olson Bros., 2. J GRADE tWRSIIIRES. Heiferoor-Cow,r r -Cow, in milk, from July 1. Kill: G. 11. Loonty (Opunake) Buttercup, ': P. Bremer's Beasty, 2. Pen of two Heifers, from July 1, 1913: T. E. Coleman, 1; Olson Bros., 2. PEDIGREE lIOLSTEIXS. (Judge: ..Mr. Coleman Phillips, Carterton.) Bull, calved prior to July 1,1911: Newton King (New Plymouth) King Fayne Segis il., by King Fayne Segis—lnka Lady Tokuma, 1 and champion. Bull, since July 1, 1911: W. I. Lovelock (Palmerstoji North) King of Dominoes, by King Segis Wild Rose Homestead—Dominoes Dutchland Belle, 1 and reserve championship; Newton King's King Alcartra Rose de Kol, 2; M. Foley (Stratford) Prince Keyes Triumph (imp.), 3. Bull, from July 1, 1812: W. I, Lovelock's Fi'.esland Koondyko fiegia. by King

Fayno Segis Wild Rose HomesteadKlondyke liarriet Maud Joseph, 1; same owner's Friesland Grigg Laddie, 2, and Friesland Krugcr, 3. Bull, from July 1, 1913: W. J. Bradford (Anroa) Auroa Laddie, by Bonnie Laddie of Cliffside— Waife Beauty, 1; W. I. Lovelock's Friesland Parke de Bonte, 2, and Friesland Park de Vos, 3. Cow, calved prior j;o July 1, 191 d: J. Donald (Westmere) Netherland Duchess Pietertje, by Paul Pietertje—Netherland Duchess IV., 1 and reserve champion; W. I. Lovelock's Maid of Lcith, 2; S. R. Solley (Riverlea) Beauty, 3. Heifer, from July 1, 1911: W. I. Lovelock's Colantha Lass of Connemaugh, by Dutchland Sir Pontiac Ragapple—Dutchland Colantha Cadalac, 1 and champion; W. I. Lovelock's Queen Segis Wild Rose, 2; S. R. Solley's Espur 01 Rotachanae, 3. Heifer, from July 1, 1912: W. I. Lovelock's Domino's Friesland Belle, by King Segis Wild Rose Homestead—Domino's Dutchland Belle, 1; same owner's Friesian Countess Segis, 2; Newton King's Countess Alcartra, .'i. Heifer, from July 1, 1013: J. Donald's Westmere Netherland Pride, by Paul Pietertje—Netherland Pauline, 1; W. I.* Lovelock, 2; J. Donald's Westmere Neth'erland Pride, 3. Pen of two heifers, over 18 months: W. I. Lovelock's Domino's Friesland Belle and Friesian Countess Segis, 1. Two Heifers, under 18 months: John iDonald, 1; W. I. Lovelock, 2; Newton King, 3. GRADE lIOLSTEINS. Pen of two Heifers, from July, 1, 1913: ■S. R. Solley (Riverlea), 1; H. Johnson (Stratford), 2. One Heifer (special class): W. J. Bradford, 1; S. B. Solley, 2 and 3. PEDIGREE HEREFORDS. J. Forbes (Normanby) was the only exhibitor in this class, and he secured I first and second in cows, yearlings, twovcar, three-year, and four-year-old heifers, also a first in pen of two heifers under IS months and under 2'/ 2 years. PEDIGREE SHORTHORNS. ' Bull, from July 1, 1912,: Gordon Salway (Bell Block)', Rose Prince of Darbalara, by Darbalara —Rose of BoTiin, 1. Bull, from July 1, 1913: Gordon Salway's Gafuellia's Prince, by Radium —Camellia XL, 1; John Gibson (Stratford) Edward 111., 2 . Heifer, from July 1, 1911: Gordon • Salway's Dainty VII. of Darbalara, by Trenton —Dainty If., 1. Heifer, from July 1, 1913: Gordon Salway's Ladv Mary, by Cameo —Dainty VII., 1. GRADE SHORTHORNS. Heifer or Cow, in milk: T. Walker (Stratford) Rosie, 1. Pen of two Heifers: M. T.'Phillips (Stratford) Rose and 'Pansy, 1. FAT CATTLE (Open Classes). M. T. Phillips (Stratford) was the only exhibitor, and won first and second prizes with two pens of two fat bullocks each. GRADE OR CROSSBRED SECTION FOR*DAIRY PURPOSES. -Cow, under 4 years, visibly in milk: W. •H. Rutledge's Vanity, 1; F. Tecofsky (Ngaerc) Tulip, 2; J. 11. Thomas (Xgaere) Dolly, 3. Heifer, Trom July 1, 1911: F. W. Green (Stratford) Nancy, 1. Heifer, from July 1, 1912 (to be milked and tested): II .Harrison (Stratford) Xola, 1, and Aster, 2; W. Neilsen (Stratford) Daisy, 3. 'Pen of two Heifers: J. 11. Thomas (Xgaere) Topsy and Strawberry, 1; W. A. Dingle (Stratford), 2; Mrs. S. H. Wickstead (Stratford), 3. Pen of two Heifers (special class): Master W. Phillips, 1. Juvenile Class.—Best Yearling Grade Jersey: ..Wasters C. and H. Clemow (Stratford) Tiny, 1; Master Roy Hancock's Eileen. 2; Master J. P. Sullivan (Cardiff) Molly, 3. CROSSBRED SECTION.

Pen of five Heifers, from July 1, 1914, for dairy purposes, irrespective of breed: B. Orr (Xgaere), 1; G. Sangster (Stratford), 2; W. H. Paynter (Stratford), 3. Pen of five best grade Heifers, for dairy, 'calved since July 1, 14)13: J. Kimwlcs (Tariki), 1; G. Marchant (Cardiff), 2; W. 11. Paynter, 3; T. R. Orr (Ngaere), v.h.c.; S. H. Wickstead, h.c.; J. Petrie, e. Best three Cows, in milk, any breed, judged oil dairy points: J. T. Belcher (Cardiff) Mousie, Norali, and Beauty, 1; W. H. limledge (Midhirst) Beauty Vanity, and Bonnie, 2; M. T. Phillips (Stratford) Duchess, Darkie, and Lady, 3. ' THE CATTLE CHAMPIONS. Jerseys—Bulls: R. J. Linn's Lord Twyljsli, by Raleigh—Twylish, reserve; P. J. Petersen's King of Denmark, by Monarch —Daisy's Fancy. Cows: R. !I. Linn's Ruth, by Rioter* of Penearov—Rita, reserve; J. Nicholson's Night's Queen, by K.C.B.—Bilberry VII. Ayrshire*.—Bull: J. McFarlane's Lord Glenliam 111., by Lord Glasgow 11.— Glenham Flower, reserve; W. flail's Little Jim, by Young Bruce—Bessie. Cows: Olson Bros.' Louie of Haydowns, by Victory—Lulu II.; reserve, W. Hall's Velveteen* of Woodlands, by Bfiron of Haydown-—Trixie. ilolsteins— Bulls: Xewton King's King Fayne Segis 11., by King Faync Segis— Inka Lady Tokuma; reserve, W. I. Lovelock's King of Dominoes, by King Segis Wild Rose Homestead —Doriiinoes Dutchland B'elle. Cows: W. 1. Lovelock's Colantha Lass of Conncniaugh, by Dutchland Sir Pontiac Ragapplc—Dutchland Colontha —Cadilac; reserve, John Donald's Netherland Dutchess Pietertje, by Paul Pietertje—Netherland Dutchess IV. SHEEP. LINCOLNS. (Judges: Mr F. F. Lcithbridge Fcilding.) Ewe, over IS months, with lamb aii foot: P. Bremer (CvJatapu) I. Ewe, imcl-jr IS months: P. Bremer 1. Two ewes, with lamb at foot: I'. Bremer 1. RjOMXEY MARSH. Rim, over 18 months: Cleland Bros. (Kaponga) 1; J. Forbes (Normanby) 2 and 3. Ram, under IS months. Cleland Bros. I. Two rams, under 18 months: Cleland Bros. 1. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at fool': J. Forkw 1 and 2. Two ewes, with lambs at foot: J. Forbes 1 and. 2. Two ewes, under 18 montiiis: J. Forbes 1; V. If. Nolan (Te W'era) "2; Cleland Bros. 3. Ewe. under 18 months: J. Forbes, 1 and 3; V. H. Nolan, 2. SPECIAL OF ANY BREED. Ram, over 18 months. J. Linn (Toko) 1. CROSSBRED (LONG WOOL) Pen of two ewes, with lambs at foot: J. McNaughton 1. Two ewes, twjtooth: V. H. Nolan 1: FREEZERS. N Pen of five freezers, wethers: P. McNaughton, 1; A. A. Piper, 2. Five ewes: P. McNaugton, 1; A. A. Piper, 2. Three freezers, long wool cross: V. H, Nolan

FAT SHEEP. Five wethers, any age: W. Hathaway (Tuna) 1. Five ewes, any age: P. McXauighton 1; V. 11. Nolan 2; A. A. Piper •3. Five fat lambs, suitable for freezing: P. McNaughton 1. PIGS. BERKSHIRE. '' ' ' Judge: Mr. C. Cashes (Hawera). Boar, over one vc;ir. ill. J. Monnsey (Stratford) 1. l.ioar, midiir one year: John Gibson (Stratford) 1 and cteupiori. Sow,.over one year: C.-H. (Washer (Inaha) 1 and champion; J. Gibson 2: L. J. Mounsoy 3. 'Sow, under one year: W. H. Buttridge (Midhirst) 1 and 2. (Boar, milder six months• 0 H Washer (Inaha) 1; 31. J. Mounsev 2; John Paul (Stratford) 3. Sbw, under six months: R. ,T. Mounsey ]; R. Younger , (Stratford) 42; P. Jsfcwfend (iStraiiford) .}. £*nv, with litter of pigs (not lms than six), age not to exceed two months: J. Patliinson (Stratford) ANY OTHER VARIETY PURR BRED PIGS.

-. Pig, between fiO and 100 Il> s (to be judged on condition): F. Ncwlaml 1; -W. TT. Ru'lidge 2. Pen of three best liaconers, any breed: W. H, Rutledge 1. DAIRY PRODUCE. (Judges: Dairy Commissioner and Staff.) Best box of factory tatter, for export: Jloa Farmers Dairy Co. (W. Ross)i 1; Midliirst Dairy. Co. (Stan Hall) an(l Stratford Farmers' Co-operative Association, equal for second. Best box of unsaliwl tatter: Moa Farmers MuJhirst and Stratford were all bracketed equal, and will divide the prize money.

Best two lbs fresh tatter, factor? butter not eligible: Mrs R. H Bennefield (Midhirst) 1; Mrs. A. A. Piper ford) 2; MlS ' F ' Co P estjlke (StratSHEEP DOG TRIALS. Working Collies: Alice Lorrigan Hawera) Marvel, 1; R. McMullian (Matau) Toby, 2; V. C. Cleland (Hunmoana), Troy, 3. COMPETITIONS. Maiden Hunters, (gentleman riders) up to 12 stone: D. Palmer (Normanby), Austin Pr.de, 1; D. Crocker (Normanby) X !lr l ,ot ' 2; A. Mitchell (Manaia), 3. Maiden Hunters' (lady riders),: A. H Haleombe (Urenui), Larakau, ridden by Miss M. Perrott, 1. J

Best Lady Rider, in divided skirts: iMrs Becker (Wanganni), 1; Miss Jessie Campbell (Brunswick), 2. Pony Leaping, to be ridden by boy or girl, under 17: J. D. Mitchell's Princess 1: N M. Patterson (Kapuni), Flora, 2; W. Butler (Waitara), Paddy, 3, Best Amateur Lady Rider:' Mrs J. W. Burke (Elthain),' 1; Mrs W. T*. Bailey (Eltham), 2; Mrs Douglas (Midhirst), 3.

Best Lady Driver: Miss Jessie Campbell,-]; Mrs J. Cleaver (Te Roti , 2; Mrs T. Orr (Ngaere), 3/ Best Boy Driver: Eric Cleaver (Te Roti), 1; Hunter Smart, 2; Milton Bailey (Eltham), 3. TRADE EXHIBITS. Some line trade displays are shown, among them being:— MR. NEWTON KING. Who has a fine display of fanners' requirements. A prominent feature is the Ridd milking machine, which is in going order. The ever-increasing list of users is good testimony to the merit of the machine, which Is well' known throughout Taranaki. The Lister engine is also shown in operation. There is a great show of agricultural implements, including the Noxon mower, Noxon discs, Planet Jr. implements, ploughs, etc. There is also a full show of B.S.A. motor cycles and Studcbaker and Calthorpe ears. In the firm's marquee there is an extensive show of seeds of all kinds and of manures, including the Sterling mixture and the liorthwick manufactures. It'is indeed a most comprehensive exhibit, and its variety shows that no matter what the farmer requires oil his farm, the firm can supply it.

NEW ZEALAND MAN AND , MERCANTILE AGENCY. This firm has a good representative show of farmers' requisites of all descriptions. In agricultural machinery the firm's standard lines are prominent— Farmers' Favorite drill, W. A. Wood mowers and hay-rakes, Detriot disc harroks, Briton spike and link harrows, Reid and Gray ploughs, "Sandow" woolpresses, etc. There is a big show of seeds of all varieties and SlcDougall's and Cooper's sheep dips are much in evidence. Other specialities of the firm are Page's wire strainer, the Metliven boiler, and the Grant motor car. There is also on view standard samples of wofll. The display is quite worthy of the firm in every way.